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Consider a City Council Resolution of Support for an endorsement from the Texas Municipal League (TML) for Mayor Pro Tem Riakos Adams to fill a leadership role in the National League of Cities (NLC).
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DATE: September 16, 2025
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Laurie Wilson, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: City Council Resolution of Support from Texas Municipal League
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The Texas Municipal League (TML) requires a City Council Resolution of Support to endorse an elected official for leadership roles in the National League of Cities.
The National League of Cities (NLC) is an organization comprised of city, town and village leaders that are focused on improving the quality of life for their current and future constituents. Their mission is to advocate for and protect the interests of cities, towns, and villages with federal policy, and strengthening local leadership and innovative solutions.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
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Which alternative is recommended? Why?
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CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
A City Council Resolution of Support is required by TML to provide an endorsement.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the revenue/expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
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Is this a one-time or recurring revenue/expenditure?
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Is this revenue/expenditure budgeted?
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If not, where will the money come from?
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Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this revenue/expenditure?
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RECOMMENDATION:
City Council authorize a resolution of support for an endorsement from the Texas Municipal League for Mayor Pro Tem Riakos Adams to fill a leadership role in the National League of Cities.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
Legal
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
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