HomeMy WebLinkAboutPO 7045: COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS/ADVISORY BOARD P.O. No. 7045
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE ADDING TO CHAPTER 14, BOARDS,
AUTHORITIES, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES, ARTICLE
XXIV - PORT ARTHUR COALITION FOR THE
HOMELESS/ADVISORY BOARD TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
CREATING SAID BOARD, ESTABLISHING MEMBERSHIP
CRITERIA, TERMS OF OFFICE, AND DELINEATING DUTIES OF
SAID BOARD (REQUESTED BY MAYOR BARTIE)
WHEREAS, Mayor Bartie has requested that the City Council consider
adding Chapter 14, Boards, Authorities, Commissions and Committees, Article
XXIV - Port Arthur Coalition for the Homeless/Advisory Board to the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Port Arthur; and,
WHEREAS, Article XXIV will be added to Chapter 14 of the Code of
Ordinances to create the Port Arthur Coalition for the Homeless/Advisory Board,
establish membership criteria, set terms of office, and delineate the duties and
responsibilities said board, to be determined by the City Council in Exhibit "A";
and,
WHEREAS, the Board will be consisted of appointed 14 members. Each
Councilmember may appoint 2 members in conjunction with each City Council
seat; and,
WHEREAS, the appointees will serve two (2) year terms and will continue
to serve until they are replaced or reappointed.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and
correct.
Section 2. That Chapter 14, Article XXIV will be added to the Code of
Ordinances of City of Port Arthur creating the Port Arthur Coalition for the
Homeless/Advisory Board in manner prescribed by the City Council as
delineated in Exhibit "A".
Section 3. That a copy of the caption of this Ordinance be spread upon
the Minutes of the City Council.
Section 4. That the ordinance shall be effective immediately.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of A.D.,
2022, at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas,
by the following vote: AYES:
Mayor:
Councilmembers:
NOES:
Thurman Bill Bartie, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Val Tizeno, City Atto y
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ronald Burton, City Manager
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EXHIBIT "A"
ARTICLE XXIV - Port Arthur Coalition for the Homeless/Advisory Board
Section 14.700 - Created
There is created a Port Arthur Coalition for the Homeless/Advisory Board.
The board shall be comprised of fourteen (14) members. Each council member
and the mayor shall appoint two members to the board. Vacancies shall be filled
by the city council member serving in the position making the original
appointment for the unexpired term. Members of the Port Arthur Coalition for
the Homeless/Advisory Board shall serve without compensation, and all
members of such board shall be subject to removal at the will and pleasure of
the city council. Members shall be appointed for a two year term.
Section 14.701 - Duties
The duties of the Port Arthur Coalition for the Homeless/Advisory Board
shall be advisory in nature to the City Council. Its duties, among others, shall
be to:
• Address the issues that surround homelessness.
• To work with the community in preventing homelessness.
• Work with agencies and stakeholders to find resources to provide support
for those experiencing homelessness.
• Creating a homeless response system.
Section 14.702 - Powers
The Port Arthur Coalition for the Homeless/Advisory Board shall meet one
time per month. Since the Board is advisory in nature, a quorum of members is
not required to conduct business. The Board will be required to make an annual
report to the City Council regarding its activities and efforts to help reduce
homelessness in Port Arthur.
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