HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 2019-06-578 Opposition to HB 2439III North Powell Parkway Anna, TX 75409
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RESOLUTION NO. 2019-06-578
THE CITY OF
nna
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ANNA OPPOSING HB 2439 RELATING TO
CERTAIN REGULATIONS ADOPTED BY GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES FOR THE
BUILDING PRODUCTS, MATERIALS, OR METHODS USED IN THE CONSTRUCTION
OR RENOVATION OF RESIDENTIAL OR COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS.
WHEREAS, the City of Anna regulates the building materials and methods used in
construction of residential and commercial buildings; and
WHEREAS, the City of Anna recognizes that regulations of these type promotes
aesthetics and quality development that increases property values throughout the City;
and
WHEREAS, prohibiting the regulation of aesthetics in buildings will adversely affect
economic development in the City as the City will no longer be able to create a sense of
community; and
WHEREAS, regulating building materials allows the City to require sustainable
development for their residents including using materials that last over a longer period
of time; and
WHEREAS, regulating building materials protects the property owner's investment; and
WHEREAS, regulating building materials prevents the rapid deterioration of new
construction thus preventing substandard building issues and protecting property
values, and
WHEREAS, the inability of the City of Anna to regulate aesthetics in construction will
cause irreparable damage to areas of new construction; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANNA, TEXAS:
Section 1. Recitals Incorporated
The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein for all purposes as if set forth in full.
Section 2. Formal Opposition to House Bill No. 2439
The City opposes House Bill No. 2439 and requests that the Governor veto the bill as it
will:
1. Limit the City's ability to promote quality development within the City; and
2. Adversely affect the City's economic development within the City by
allowing low quality construction; and
3. Lessen the property values in the City of Anna by constraining the City's
ability to create a sense of place.
The City Council directs the Mayor to submit this resolution to the Governor and to sign
the petition in opposition to this bill.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Anna, Texas, on this 11th
day of June 2019.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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City Secretary, Carrie Smith Ur s Mayor, Nate Pike
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