The attached State and Federal Legislative Priorities agenda was discussed in Work Session on November 26 and provides an update of that discussion with changes made.  Additionally, in a review of the draft 12/17/13 Council agenda at the December 10 Work Session, a Councilmember asked that Walnut Canyon be added to our Federal Legislative Priorities in anticipation and support of regional partners seeking expansion and preservation of adjacent federal lands.  Because a formal report of this project and the anticipated options has not yet been presented to Council, staff did not make any adds at this time; however, the Priorities can always be amended after such presentation to reflect Council's direction.  Our adopted legislative agenda establishes City of Flagstaff positions on issues, policies and projects of legislative interest.  Materials that guide our lobbying and communication efforts and comprise the context for this legislative agenda include:

• Legislative Protocols
• Annual Legislative Calendar which provides a high level overview of how legislation flows at the state and federal levels.
• League of Arizona Cities and Towns 2014 Legislative Resolutions that will guide the League's lobbying efforts in the next state legislative session on behalf of municipalities.
• League's 2013 Municipal Policy Statement
• Our own Guiding Principles

Issues identified may impact the Council's vision and mission in fulfilling City goals and objectives, promoting community values and protecting residents' quality of life.  This final Legislative Priorities agenda provides the positions and message that will represent the City in the various opportunities to impact state and federal legislation or decisions made at other governmental levels.