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DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: October 19, 2021
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Ronald "Ron" Burton, City Manager
From: Pamela D. Langford, Assistant City Manager— Operations/Director of
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RE: P.R. NO. 23010 — A resolution appointing a member to the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
Introduction:
This agenda item intends to seek City Council's approval of P.R. NO. 23010 appointing
a member to the Planning and Zoning Commission, pursuant to Article XI, Section I, of
the Charter of the City of Port Arthur, to serve out the unexpired five (5) year term
created by the death of Fernando Ramirez. The term shall expire on October 30, 2024.
Background:
In accordance with Article XI, Section I, the City Planning and Zoning Commission shall
be composed of five (5) members and appointed for a term of one, two, three, four and
five years, respectively, and annually thereafter one member shall be appointed for the
term of five (5) years. Members of the City Planning and Zoning Commission shall be
appointed by a majority vote of the members of the City Council and may be removed
for cause at any time.
Currently, this position is being held by Fernando Ramirez, who passed away on
January 31, 2023. Mr. Ramirez was first appointed to the Planning & Zoning
Commission October 3, 1989, by Resolution No. 89-204, and has diligently served for
thirty-three (33) years without disruption.
Budget Impact:
None
"Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
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Recommendation:
It is recommended that City Council approve P.R. NO. 23010 appointing a member to
the Planning and Zoning Commission, pursuant to Article XI, Section I, of the Charter
of the City of Port Arthur, to serve out the unexpired five (5) year term created by the
death of Fernando Ramirez. The term shall expire on October 30, 2024.
"Remember. sse are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
P.O. Box 1089 X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8101 X FAX 409.982.6743
P.R. NO.23010
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE PLANNING
AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,
AND WHOSE TERM SHALL EXPIRE OCTOBER 30, 2024.
WHEREAS, there is a vacancy on the Planning and Zoning Commission created
by the death of Fernando Ramirez; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 1 of Article XI of the Charter of the City of Port
Arthur, it is necessary to appoint a person to fill this unexpired term; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1: That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2: That is hereby appointed to serve as a
member of the Planning and Zoning Commission to fill the vacancy created by the death
of Fernando Ramirez and shall serve out the unexpired term until October 30, 2024.
Section 3: That in accordance with Resolution No. 98-157, appointees shall
immediately contact the City Secretary's Office and be sworn in, receive a copy of the
Charter, the Zoning Ordinance, and attend an orientation seminar.
Section 4: That this Resolution shall be effective immediately.
Section 5: That a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the
Minutes of the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this day of March, A.D., 2023, at a
Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote:
AYES: MAYOR
COUNCILMEMBERS:
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NOES:
Thurman Bill Bartie, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, TRMC, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Valecia "Val' Tizeno, City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
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Pamela D. Langford, Assistah4 City Manager- Operations/
Director of Development Services