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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: November 1, 2023
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Ronald Burton, City Manager
From: Timothy W. Duriso, Chief of Police
RE: PO 7184—Ordinance amending Chapter 14, Article XXIII (Police Chief
Advisory Committee), Section 14-694(Created), Section 14-693 (Powers)and
Section 14-694(Administration of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Port Arthur
Introduction:
The intent of this Agenda Item is to seek the City Council's approval to amend Chapter 14,Article
XXIII (Police Chief Advisory Committee), Section 14-691 (Created), Section 14-693 (Powers),
And Section 14-694 (Administration) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Port Arthur.
Background:
The Port Arthur Police Chief would be requesting to amend Section 14-691 to reduce the number of
Members of the committee to 14 members consistent with each Council Member and the Mayor appointing
Two members to the committee. It would also be recommended that Sections 14-693 and 14-694 be amended
in substantially the same form attached to the proposed resolution.
Budget Impact:
There is no budgetary impact.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the amendment to Article XXIII (Police Chief
Advisory Committee), Section 14-694 (Created), Section 14-693 (Powers) and Section 14-694
(Administration of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Port Arthur.
"Remember,we 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. O. No. 7184
JLH 10/31/23
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14, ARTICLE XXIII
(POLICE CHIEF ADVISORY COMMITTEE), SECTION 14-691
(CREATED), SECTION 14-693 (POWERS) AND SECTION 14-694
(ADMINISTRATION) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance No. 17-05, the organization of the Police
Chief Advisory Committee was created to enhance citizen understanding, communication
and cooperation between the police department and the community; and,
WHEREAS, it is requested that Section 14-691 be amended to reduce the number
of members of the Committee to 14 members consistent with each council member and
the mayor appointing two members to the committee; and,
WHEREAS, it is also recommended that Sections 14-693 and 14-694 be
amended in substantially the same form as attached hereto as Exhibit"A".
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 Sections 14-691, 14-693 and 14-694 be amended, as
delineated in Exhibit A.
Section 3. That this being an Ordinance amending an Ordinance which does
not carry a penalty, and does not require publication, it shall take effect immediately from
and after its passage.
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READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED on this_day of , 2023 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
APPROVED AS TO FORM
tiA) A-0 es
alecia no,
City Attorney
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APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION
Ronald Burton
City Manager
Timothy 'so,
Police Ch. f
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P.O. 7184
JLH 10/31/22
EXHIBIT "A"
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PART II -CODE OF ORDINANCES
Chapter 14-BOARDS,AUTHORITIES, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
ARTICLE XXIII. POLICE CHIEF ADVISORY COMMITTEE
ARTICLE XXIII. POLICE CHIEF ADVISORY COMMITTEE'
Sec. 14-691. Created.
There is created a police chief advisory committee.The committee shall be comprised of 14 members.
Each council member and the mayor shall appoint two members to the committee.Vacancies shall be filled by the
city council member serving in the position making the original appointment for the unexpired term. Members of
the police chief advisory committee shall serve without compensation, and all members of such committee shall
be subject to removal at the will and pleasure of the city council. Members shall be appointed for a one-year term.
(Ord. No. 17-05, §2(Exh.A), 1-31-2017)
Sec. 14-692. Duties.
The duties of the police chief advisory committee shall be advisory in nature to the police chief. Its duties,
among others,shall be:
(1) Assisting the police department in achieving a greater understanding of complex police community
issues;
(2) Studying, examining,and recommending methods and approaches to develop an active citizen-police
partnership in the prevention of crime;
(3) Promoting cooperative citizen-police programs and approaches in order to resolve community crime
problems,and/or legislation that will enhance cooperation among citizens and the police department;
(4) Receiving information concerning police department programs,services,and operations;
(5) Acting as liaison between the community and the police department on matters addressed by the
committee;
(6) Participating in meaningful dialogue and providing meaningful input related to the objectives of the
committee;
(7) Assuming other tasks or duties to facilitate the accomplishment of the committee objectives.
(Ord. No. 17-05, §2(Exh.A), 1-31-2017)
Sec. 14-693. Powers.
The police chief advisory committee shall will meet once per month or as required by the chairman, police
chief,or city manager.Since the committee is advisory in nature,a quorum of members is not required to conduct
business.
'Editor's note(s)—Ord. No 17-05, §2(Exh.A),adopted Jan.31, 2017 set out provisions adding Art. I, §§14-27-14-
30.To preserve the existing Art. I,and at the editor's discretion,said provisions have been included herein as
Art.XXIII,§§14-691-14-694.
Port Arthur,Texas,Code of Ordinances Created: 2022-09-13 10:29:44 [EST]
(Supp.No.43)
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(Ord. No. 17-05, §2(Exh.A), 1-31-2017)
Sec. 14-694. Administration.
The police chief administer this article and advise the committee on matters submitted to it.
(Ord. No. 17-05, §2(Exh.A), 1-31-2017)
Created: 2022-09-13 10:29:44 [EST]
(Supp.No.43)
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