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File #: 26-0384    Version: 1
Type: Resolution Status: Approved
File created: 3/18/2026 In control: City Council
On agenda: 3/26/2026 Final action: 3/26/2026
Enactment date: 3/26/2026 Enactment #: 220300
Title: That this City Council supports the state legislation known as the Municipal Empowerment Act, which would provide flexibility in setting fees, reduce reliance on home rule petitions, and streamline procurement, enabling more efficient, locally responsive municipal operations.
Sponsors: Ben Wheeler, Jesse Clingan, Lance L. Davis, Ben Ewen-Campen, Emily Hardt, Jon Link, Wilfred N. Mbah, Matthew McLaughlin, Naima Sait, Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) Scott, Kristen Strezo
Indexes: City Clerk

Agenda Summary

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That this City Council supports the state legislation known as the Municipal Empowerment Act, which would provide flexibility in setting fees, reduce reliance on home rule petitions, and streamline procurement, enabling more efficient, locally responsive municipal operations.

 

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Official Text

That this City Council supports the state legislation known as the Municipal Empowerment Act, which would provide flexibility in setting fees, reduce reliance on home rule petitions, and streamline procurement, enabling more efficient, locally responsive municipal operations.