HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 23906: APPOINTMENTS TO THE PA COALITION FOR HOMELESS ADVISORY BOARD (REQUESTED BY MPT BECKCOM) P.R. No. 23906
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR REAPPOINTING MEMBERS
TO THE PORT ARTHUR COALITION FOR HOMELESS ADVISORY
BOARD (REQUESTED BY MAYOR PRO TEM BECKCOM)
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 22-17 (Exhibit "A") created the Port Arthur Coalition
for Homeless Advisory Board; and
WHEREAS, membership to the Port Arthur Coalition for Homeless Advisory
Board is composed of fourteen (14) members; and
WHEREAS, each Councilmember and the Mayor shall select two (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; and
WHEREAS, vacancies shall be filled by the city council member serving in the
position making the original appointment for the unexpired term; and
WHEREAS, the scope of duties of the Port Arthur Coalition for Homeless
Advisory Board is delineated in the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 14, Section 14-701,
and in Ordinance No. 22-17; and
WHEREAS, the current makeup of the Committee is delineated in Exhibit "B";
and
WHEREAS, all appointments have expired and need to be appointed or
reappointed.
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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 the Mayor and Councilmembers appoint fourteen (14)
members on the Port Arthur Coalition for Homeless Advisory Board, as delineated in
Exhibit "C" attached hereto.
Section 3. That the terms of the member shall be two years.
READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED this day of September, 2024 at a
Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the vote:
AYES:
Mayor:
Councilmembers:
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NOES:
Thurman Bill Bartie, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Roxann Pais Cotroneo, City Attorney
APPROVED FOR INISTRATION:
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Ronald Burton, CPM,"' Manager
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EXHIBIT "A"
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P.O. No. 7045
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ORDINANCE NO. v'7
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.
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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.
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Section 4. That the ordinance shall be effective immediately. is
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READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this (
day of 1 ' i A.D.,
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2022, at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas,
by the following vote: AYES: 1
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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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 t'
the Homeless/Advisory Board shall serve without compensation, and all i'
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
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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: t
• 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.
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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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EXHIBIT "B"
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PORT ARTHUR COALITION FOR
HOMELESS ADVISORY BOARD
APPOINTEES: Term Expires:
District 1 LaDonna Anderson 08/27/2026
Clifton Batiste 08/27/2026
District 2 Patricia Henderson 07/30/2026
District 3 Dr. Rosalind Queen 07/30/2026
Joseph Guillory 07/30/2026
District 4
Position 5 Cathrine Richard 07/30/2026
Dr. Nina Gail Stelly 07/30/2026
Position 6 Jada Fobbs 07/30/2026
Michelle Hamilton 08/27/2026
Mayor Keith Richard 07/30/2026
Melanie Ned 07/30/2026
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EXHIBIT "C"
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PORT ARTHUR COALITION FOR
HOMELESS ADVISORY BOARD
APPOINTEES: Term Expires:
District 1 LaDonna Anderson 08/27/2026
Clifton Batiste 08/27/2026
District 2 Patricia Henderson 07/30/2026
District 3 Dr. Rosalind Queen 07/30/2026
Joseph Guillory 07/30/2026
District 4
Position 5 Cathrine Richard 07/30/2026
Dr. Nina Gail Stelly 07/30/2026
Position 6 Jada Fobbs 07/30/2026
Michelle Hamilton 08/27/2026
Mayor Keith Richard 07/30/2026
Melanie Ned 07/30/2026
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