HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 23519: AFRICAN AMERICAN MAYORS ASSOCIATION, MEMBERSHIP P.R.No. 23519
12/11/23 ATT
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MEMBERSHIP IN
THE AFRICAN AMERICAN MAYORS ASSOCIATION
IN THE AMOUNT OF $5000
Account No. 001-01-005-5470-00-10-000
WHEREAS, the African American Mayors Association's mission of empowerment and collective
representation of millions of United States citizens provides positive developmental opportunities for City
of Port Arthur leadership; and,
WHEREAS, city leadership has determined that access to the best practices, policy institutes,
funding sources, and other resources of the African American Mayors Association to be beneficial to the
citizens of Port Arthur; and,
WHEREAS, the training and development opportunities as well as experiential collaborations of
the organization provide an opportunity to enhance the skills of the mayor and council; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Port Arthur deems it reasonable, prudent and
beneficial to provide for membership in the African American Mayors Association;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED 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, the City Council hereby authorizes payment of membership in the African
American Mayors Association in an amount not to exceed five thousand dollars.
Section 3. That, a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of the City Council.
READ,ADOPTED,AND APPROVED this day of ,AD,2023, at a
Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur,Texas, by the
P.R.No. 23519
12/11/23 ATT
Pg. 2
following vote: AYES:
Mayor
Councilmembers
NOES:
Hon. Thurman Bill Bartie
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, TRMC, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Val Tizeno,Esq.
City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
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Lynch Boswell, ICMA-CM,Director of Finance
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ron Burton,CPM
City Manager