HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2000-52 - Energy Conservation RebateORDINANCE NO. 44000 " 542 -
AN ORD l .A.NCE OF THE CITY COL1iCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN,
TE`tAS. REPEALM SECTION 15.03.040 CHAPTER 15.03 OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN MUNICIPAL CODE OF ORDLvANCES, RELATING TO THE
ENTRGY CONSERVATION REBATE PROGRAM; REPEALING CONFLICTING
ORDINANCES kNI) RESOLUTIONS; INCLUDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; AN`D ESTABLISHINGAN EFFECTI'iT DATE.
WHEREAS, it is the desire of, the City Council of Georgetown, Texas to repeal Section
15.03.040 Chapter 15.03 with regards to the Energy Conservation Rebate Program for the
replacement of heating and air-conditioning equipment in existing residential dwellings which the
City Council adopted in April 1999; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that this program would not be funded due to
financial constraints for the budget of the 2000-2001 fiscal year within the corporate city limits of
Georgetown and the extra -tentorial jurisdiction of Georgetown; and
WHEREAS, the caption of this ordinance was printed in the Williamson County Sun on
September 20, 2000 in compliance with the City Charter of the City of Georgetown;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this ordinance are thereby declared
to be true and correct, and are incorporated by reference herein and made a part hereof, as if copied
verbatim. The City Council herebv finds that this ordinance implements Housing Policy 10.0 of the
Century Plan -Policy Plan Element, which states: "The City cooperates with builders, developers, and
property owners to provide safe and adequate housing opportunities for all citizens", and further
finds that the enactment of this ordinance is not inconsistent or in conflict with any other Century
Plan Policies, as required by: Section 2.03 of the Administrative Chapter of the Policy Plan.
Section 2. The Energv Conservation Code is hereby repealed by the City Council of the City of
Georgetown by eliminatinv section 15.30.40 of chapter 15.03 regarding the Enerov Conservation
Rebate Program of the Georgetown Ntunicipal Code of the City of Georgetown, Texas.
Section 3. All ordinances and resolutions, or parts of ordinances and resolutions, in conflict with
this ordinance are hereby repealed, and no longer of any force and effect.
Section 4. If any provision of this ordinance or application thereof to any person or circumstance,
shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions or application thereof, of
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this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end
the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable.
Section 5. The Mavor is hereby authorized to sign this ordinance and the City Secretary to attest.
This ordinance shall become effective and be in full force and effect in ten (10) days on and after
publication in accordance with the provisions of the Charter of the City of Georgetown.
PASSED -NLD APPROVED on first reading on the
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PASSED AND APPROVED on second reading on the of 6(lfh er , 2000.
ATTEST:
Sandra D. Lee, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Marianne Landers Banks
City Attorney
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THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN:
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By:
Mary Ellen Kersch, Mayor