2012 State Legislative Program

1. 2012 State Legislative Program Finance and Administration Committee December 6, 2011

2. Overview • Background • Standing Positions • Critical Issues • Current Issues • Final Comments

3. Background • City has not had a formal program since the 2008 session • Spoken with other Johnson County Cities and the County • Looked at League of Kansas Municipalities state program • Contacted the Chamber

4. Items on the Horizon • Tax Structure • Education • Redistricting • KPERS • Social Services

5. Standing Legislative Positions • Home Rule • Economic Development • Homeland Security • Local Option for Public Employer-Employee Relations • KOMA/KORA • Extended Municipal Budget Certification • Water Planning • Unfunded Mandates

6. Critical Issues • State pass through funding • Motor Fuel Tax • Alcoholic Liquor Tax • Tax and spending caps

7. Motor Fuel Tax • 2010 the this accounted for $1,647,405. • This is our primary funding source for paying for our major street projects.

8. Alcoholic Liquor Tax • 2010 this funding totaled $705,555 • Pays for: • School Resource Officers • Salary of staff that coordinates Alcohol Drug Safety Action Program (ADSAP) agencies • Alcohol Task Force Programs • Parks Projects • General Fund

9. Current Issues • Transportation • Tax Base Policy • Education • KPERS • Human Services • Mental Health • Publication of Legal Notices • Redistricting

10. Next Steps • Recommend forwarding to the December 12 City Council meeting for approval • Send out this program to our representatives • State session begins on January 9th • Provide updates to the City Manager on developments

11. Questions/Comments