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HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2001-17ORDINANCE No. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS AMENDING TITLE 2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES ENTITLED "ADMINISTRATION" TO ESTABLISH THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, THE PARKS & RECREATION BOARD, AND THE YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City Charter grants the City Council the authority to establish boards and commissions to assist it in carrying out its duties; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to establish the Economic Development Commission, the Parks and Recreation Board and the Youth Advisory Board to advise and assist the City Council in the perfonllance of its duties; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds it to be in the best interest of the public to establish these boards and commissions; and WHEREAS, the caption of this ordinance was printed in the Williamson County Sun on January 17, 2001, in compliance with the City Charter of the City of Georgetown; 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. The City Council hereby finds that this ordinance implements the following elements of the Century Plan Policy Plan and 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: Parks Plan Element 11.0: All citizens actively participate in community -wide social, cultural, and recreational activities. Economic Development Plan Element 1.0: Georgetown's economy is self-sustaining through diversified growth, a broad tax base with minimal impact from economic fluctuation, enhanced business opportunity and job creation. 1/ Page oto Creation of Boards and Commission f ORDINANCE No. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS AMENDING TITLE 2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES ENTITLED "ADMINISTRATION" TO ESTABLISH THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, THE PARKS & RECREATION BOARD, AND THE YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City Charter grants the City Council the authority to establish boards and commissions to assist it in carrying out its duties; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to establish the Economic Development Commission, the Parks and Recreation Board and the Youth Advisory Board to advise and assist the City Council in the perfonllance of its duties; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds it to be in the best interest of the public to establish these boards and commissions; and WHEREAS, the caption of this ordinance was printed in the Williamson County Sun on January 17, 2001, in compliance with the City Charter of the City of Georgetown; 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. The City Council hereby finds that this ordinance implements the following elements of the Century Plan Policy Plan and 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: Parks Plan Element 11.0: All citizens actively participate in community -wide social, cultural, and recreational activities. Economic Development Plan Element 1.0: Georgetown's economy is self-sustaining through diversified growth, a broad tax base with minimal impact from economic fluctuation, enhanced business opportunity and job creation. 1/ Page oto Creation of Boards and Commission Governmental Affairs Element 6.0: A high level of cooperation and involvement exists among Georgetown's citizens and governmental organizations. SECTION 2. Title 2 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Georgetown is hereby amended to add the following Chapter: Chapter ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Section 1. Created -Membership, A. There is hereby created the Economic Development Commission of the City of Georgetown, hereinafter referred to as the "Commission." B. The initial Commission will consist of twelve (12) regular members and four (4) ad hoc non-voting members. This Commission, appointed by the City Council in June of 2000 will serve until March 1, 2002. C. At the expiration of the initial term of the Commission, the Commission shall consist of eleven (11) members which shall be composed of at least one regular member representing each of the following organizations: Georgetown Independent School District, Southwestern University, Williamson County government and the Chamber of Commerce. Five members will be appointed from applicants representing the following organizations or industries: professional, manufacturing industry, financial industry, Downtown Business District, and the tourism and lodging industry. The remaining two places shall be filled by citizens -at -large. All members shall reside in the city limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Georgetown. D. At the expiration of the initial tern, the terms shall be staggered as follows: five members shall be appointed to one-year terns and six members shall be appointed to two-year terms. Thereafter, all terms are for two years. E. Members must not have been employed by the City's former or current industrial recruitment contractor or served on the Board of the industrial recruitment contractor for a period of one year prior to service on the Commission. Section 2. Purpose, A. The purpose of the Commission shall be recommendations to the City Council regarding Ordinance No. o:?001" Page 2 of 5 Creation of Boards and Commission to coordinate with and make workforce training, tourism opportunities, business assistance and business recruitment and retention in the Community. B. The Board is responsible to and shall act as an advisory body to the Council and shall perform such duties and exercise such additional powers as may be described by ordinances of the Council not inconsistent with the provisions of the Charter." SECTION 3. Title 2 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Georgetown is hereby amended to add the following Chapter: Chapter PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Section 1. Created—Membership. A. There is created the Parks and Recreation Board of the City of Georgetown, to be composed of nine (9) members, with two (2) members to be designated as representatives of the Georgetown Independent School District. All members shall reside in the corporate City limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Georgetown. B. The terms of office for Board members shall be two (2) years. Terms will be staggered so that four Board member's terms expire in evenly numbered years and the other five terms expire in odd -numbered years. Section 2. Purpose. A. The purpose of the Board shall be to recommend acquisition and uses of parkland and sports/recreational facilities and improvements in programs, activities, and facilities to meet current and future conmlunity needs for the City of Georgetown, and its inhabitants. B. The Board is responsible to and shall act as an advisory body to the Council and shall perform such duties and exercise such additional powers as may be described by ordinances of the Council not inconsistent with the provisions of the Charter." SECTION 4. Title 2 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Georgetown is hereby amended to add the following Chapter: Chapter YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD Ordinance No. .. i. Page of SECTION 1.—CREATED--MEMBERSHIP A. There is hereby created the Youth Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown. B. The Board will consist of up to 24 members, with at least two (2) members representing each grade level from eighth grade through twelfth grade and a maximum of four (4) members representing each of these grade levels. The Board will also include at least one home -schooled or privately schooled member and at least one member from Richarte High School, provided there are qualified applicants for those positions. All members must reside within the Georgetown Independent School District. In the absence of qualified applicants from each of the above categories, the Mayor may recommend other qualified applicants for the position. C. The term of office for Board members is two (2) years, except for graduating seniors. Board members are limited to one two-year term, unless additional terms are approved by the City Council. SECTION 2. --PURPOSE A. The Board in its advisory capacity to the City Council will work within the Community to promote healthy decisions, leadership skills and community involvement among the youth in the community. B. The Board is responsible to and shall act as an advisory body to the Council and shall perform such duties and exercise such additional powers as may be described by ordinances of the Council not inconsistent with the provisions of the Charter." SECTION 5. All ordinances and resolutions, or parts of ordinances and resolutions, in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed, and are no longer of any force and effect." SECTION 6. If any provision of dais 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. SECTION 7. The Mayor 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 ten (10) days on and after publication in accordance with the provisions of the Charter of the City of Georgetown. PASSED AND APPROVED on First Reading on the day of $/ , 2001. PASSED AND APPROVED on Second Reading on the Lday of r'i ` 52001. Ordinance No. Page 4 of 5 Creation of Boards and Commission ATTEST: Sandra D. Lee, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN By: a Aq e MaryEllen Kersch, Mayor Marianne Landers City 107OrdinanceNo. 00 ` Page 5 of 5 Creation of Boards and Commission