A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, establishing a continuing policy for organizational efficiency, consolidation of complementary functions, improved utilization of City assets and facilities, and cost-effective delivery of municipal services; declaring the City Council's intent to consider certain departmental consolidations and realignments; supporting the creation an

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A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, establishing a continuing policy for organizational efficiency, consolidation of complementary functions, improved utilization of City assets and facilities, and cost-effective delivery of municipal services; declaring the City Council's intent to consider certain departmental consolidations and realignments; supporting the creation and consolidation of certain administrative functions; providing for the evaluation of alternative service-delivery models; establishing a citywide facilities utilization framework; recognizing organizational consolidations previously authorized by the City Council; recognizing the respective legislative and administrative responsibilities of the City Council and City Manager; and providing for related matters.

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.8/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).