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.

Committee

City Council

Requested by

City Council

Introduced

March 18, 2026

On agenda

March 26, 2026

Passed

March 26, 2026

Enacted

March 26, 2026

Enactment no.

220300

Where it was heard

City Council Mar 26, 2026 Approved Pass

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