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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS AMENDING CHAPTER 2.116, TITLED "HOUSING
ADVISORY BOARD" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN RELATING TO MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS; INCLUDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council is authorized by Section 2.14 of the City Charter with the
power to establish boards, commissions and committees to assist it in carrying out its duties in
accordance with State law; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it in the best interest of the City of Georgetown to
include Council Members on certain boards, commissions, and committees; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that authorizing a Council Member to
participate on the Housing Advisory Board will better enable the Board to fulfil it's purpose while
facilitating more direct communication with City Council; and
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
hereby found and declared to be true and correct and are incorporated by reference herein and
expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim.
Section 2. The following chapters of the Code of Ordinances are hereby amended as
described in Exhibit "A":
Exhibit "A" — Amending Chapter 2.116 "Housing Advisory Board"
Section 3. All ordinances that are in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are,
and the same are hereby, repealed and all other ordinances of the City not in conflict with the
provisions of this ordinance shall remain in full 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 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.
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Date Approved:
Section 5. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign this ordinance and the City Secretary to
attest. This Ordinance shall become effective in accordance with the provisions of state law and
the City Charter of the City of Georgetown.
PASSED AND APPROVED on First Reading on the fig of Ammm, 2020.
PASSED AND APPROVED on Second Reading on the -&70f 2020.
ATTEST:
Robyn Densmore, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN:
Dale ass, Mayor
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Exhibit A
CHAPTER 2.116. - HOUSING ADVISORY BOARD
Sec. 2.116.010. - Created; membership.
A. There is created the "Housing Advisory Board" of the City of Georgetown (the "Board").
This Chapter supplements the provisions of Code of Ordinances Chapter 2.36 City
Commissions, Committees, and Boards.
B. The Board shall consist of seven members. One of the members may be a member of the
City Council. Whenever possible, the members shall include the following categories:
1. A representative from Habitat for Humanity;
2. A representative from the Georgetown Housing Authority;
3. A person with knowledge of the home building and/or development industry; and
4. A person with knowledge of mortgage business;
It is recommended that the other three members have knowledge of senior housing, real estate,
and/or social services.
Sec. 2.116.020. - Reserved.
Sec. 2.116.030. - Purpose.
The purpose of the Board is to ensure that the City has affordable housing for residents at all
income levels. The Board is responsible for providing long-range housing research and policy
recommendations with the housing element of the City's comprehensive plan. The Board is also
responsible for reviewing and making recommendations regarding housing developments that
request City support for state and federal funding.