HomeMy WebLinkAboutPO 7161: AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, REQUESTING PRESENTATIONS, (REQUESTED BY COUNCILMEMBER DOUCET) P. O. NO. 7161
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-75 (a) (2) (b) OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES AS IT PERTAINS TO PERSONS REQUESTING TO GIVE A
PRESENTATION BEFORE CITY COUNCIL (REQUESTED BY
COUNCILMEMBER DOUCET)
WHEREAS, on April 12, 2022 the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 22-25 amending
the Code of Ordinances governing request to address council; and
WHEREAS, on August 16, 2022, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 22-57
amending the Code of Ordinances governing request to address council; and
WHEREAS, in order to effectively facilitate the presentation of a complete and
accurate agenda to City Council there is a need to amend and Section 2-75 (a) (2) (b); and
WHEREAS, Section 2-75, Subsection (a) (2) (b) of the Code of Ordinances presently
states the following:
(b) Individuals or groups may make presentations before the City Council
upon the invitation of either the Mayor, a City Council Member, or the City
Manager. The designated speaker must provide the City Secretary with
written notice of the names of all persons that will be participating in the
presentation not later than 5:00 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to the
scheduled council meeting. The total time permitted for the full
presentation is 20 minutes. All supporting documents are to be prepared
in advance and submitted to the City Secretary's office by 5:00 p.m. on
Wednesday prior to the scheduled council meeting.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED 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 Section 2-75 (a) (2) (b) of the Code of Ordinances be amended as
denoted in the attached "Exhibit A."
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Section 3. That this Ordinance shall be effective immediately.
Section 4. That a copy of the caption of this Ordinance be spread upon the minutes
of the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED, this day of , 2023, A.D., 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 Bartle, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Va ecia R. Tizeno, Ci Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ron Burton, City Manager
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EXHIBIT "A"
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Section 2-75 (a) (2) (b)
"In the event a presentation is being given by a named
individual, the spokesperson must provide the city secretary
with written notice of the names of all persons that will be
participating in the presentation. No one will be allowed to
participate in the presentation before the city council unless
written notice has been provided to the city secretary for
inclusion on the agenda. The city secretary should be provided
with such notice not later than 5:00 p.m. on the Tuesday prior
to the scheduled council meeting. All supporting documents are
to be prepared in advance and submitted to the city secretary's
office by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday prior to the scheduled council
meeting. The total time permitted for the full presentation is 20
minutes. All supporting documents are to be prepared in
advance and submitted to the city secretary's office by 5:00
p.m. on Wednesday prior to the scheduled council meeting. The
ordinance codified herein stands as written except, in the event
the city manager brings forth a presentation, there will be no
time limit on speakers or the number ofspeakers. There will be
a limit of three (3) presentations allowed at each city council
meeting. Presentations by city staff will have preference over
external requests for presentations.
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