HomeMy WebLinkAboutPO 7352: CODE OF ORDINANCES, CREATING THE FIRE CHIEF ADVISORY COMMITTEE P.O. NO. 7352
07/17/2025 RPC
ORDINANCE No.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS,ADDING CHAPTER
14,ARTICLE XXIV, SECTIONS 14-700, 14-701, 14-702, 14-703,AND 14-
704 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES,CREATING THE FIRE CHIEF ADVISORY
COMMITTEE,ESTABLISHING ITS DUTIES,POWERS,AND ADMINISTRATION.
(REQUESTED BY COUNCILMEMBER FRANK)
WHEREAS,the City of Port Arthur,Texas is a home-rule municipality in the State of Texas("City");
and
WHEREAS, the City Council requests the creation of the Fire Chief Advisory Committee
("Committee")to enhance citizen understanding,communication and cooperation between the fire
department and the community; and
WHEREAS,the Committee shall be composed of 14 members.Each councilmember and mayor shall
appoint two members to the committee,who shall serve one-year terms; and
WHEREAS,the Committee will act in an advisory capacity; and
WHEREAS,the Committee's structure,meeting times, and location will be coordinated by the Fire
Chief; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of the citizens of Port Arthur to adopt this ordinance
establishing the Fire Chief Advisory Committee.
Now THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the facts and recitals above are true and correct.
SECTION 2. That Chapter 14 Boards,Authorities,Commissions and Committees,Article XXIV.
Fire Chief Advisory Committee, Sections 14-700 through 14-704 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, are hereby added to read as follows:
Sec. 14-700. Created.
There is created a Fire Chief Advisory Committee. The committee shall be
comprised of 14 members. Each councilmember 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.
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Members of the fire 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 or once the appointing council member's term on the city council
ends. Members shall be appointed for a one-year term.
Sec. 14-702. Duties.
The duties of the fire chief advisory committee shall be advisory in nature to the fire
chief Its duties among others shall be:
(1) Assisting the fire department in achieving a greater understanding of complex
fire community issues;
(2) Studying,examining,and recommending methods and approaches to develop
an active citizen-fire partnership in the prevention of fires;
(3) Promoting cooperative citizen-fire programs and approaches in order to
resolve community fire problems, and/or legislation that will enhance
cooperation among citizens and the fire department;
(4) Receiving information concerning fire department programs, services and
operations;
(5) Acting as liaison between the community and the fire department on matters
addressed by the committee;
(6) Participating in meaningful dialogue and providing meaningful input related
to objectives of the committee;
(7) Assuming other tasks or duties to facilitate the accomplishment of committee
objectives.
Sec. 14-703. Powers.
The fire chief advisory committee will meet once per month or as required by the
chairman, fire chief, or city manager. Since the committee is advisory in nature, a
quorum of members is not required to conduct business.
Sec. 14-704. Administration.
The fire chief will administer this article and advise the committee on matters
submitted to it.
SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after the date of passage and
is so resolved.
SECTION 4. That a copy of the caption of this Ordinance shall be spread upon the Minutes of the
City Council.
READ,ADOPTED AND APPROVED,this 29th day of July, 2025 AD, 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:
Charlotte M. Moses,Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Roxann Pais Cotroneo, JD, City Attorney
APPR VED F AD IS TION:
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Ronald Burton, CPM, City Manager (en behq it d 7)
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