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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2019-033 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-033 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD; PROVIDING FOR THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BOARD; PROVIDING FOR MEMBERSHIP, TERMS AND APPOINTMENTS THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, it is the considered belief and opinion of the Grapevine City Council that certain aspects of City Government functions in a manner that best serves the needs of the community when interested citizens participate and assist in the formulation of policies; and WHEREAS, the Grapevine City Council is of the considered belief and opinion that such participation may be effectively manifested through a Senior Citizen Advisory Board; and WHEREAS, the Grapevine City Council is of the considered belief and opinion that a Senior Citizens Advisory Board would benefit and be in the best interest of the City of Grapevine, Texas and its citizens; and WHEREAS, all constitutional and statutory prerequisites for the approval of this ordinance have been met, including but not limited to the Open Meetings Act; and WHEREAS, the City Council deems the adoption of this ordinance to be in the best interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the public. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS: Section 1. That all matters stated hereinabove are found to be true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference as if copied in their entirety. Section 2. That a Senior Citizens Advisory Board for the City of Grapevine, Texas, be and is hereby established. Section 3. That the purposes of the Senior Citizens Advisory Board shall be: a. To act in an advisory capacity to the City in matters pertaining to its senior citizens. b. To help identify the needs of senior citizens and enhance their quality of life. c. To use all available resources to inform senior citizens of community services. Section 4. That the organization of the Senior Citizens Advisory Board shall be as follows: a. The Board shall consist of seven members, four of whom will be appointed by the City Council as regular members and three ex- officio members representing the Senior Activities Center Advisory Council, Grapevine Housing Authority, and GRACE Board of Directors. All regular members must be residents of Grapevine. All seven members shall be voting members. b. Initially, two regular members shall be appointed to serve a one year terms, and two regular members shall be appointed to serve two year terms. Thereafter, all appointments shall be made for two year terms. c. The Mayor shall appoint one City Council Member to serve as Liaison. d. The Mayor shall appoint from the membership a Chairman, who will preside at the meetings. The Chairman must be a resident of Grapevine. The Board will act upon the majority vote of its members, e. The Board shall meet quarterly and at other special meetings called by the Chairman. Section 5. That this resolution shall be effective from and after the date of its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on the 19th day of November, 2019. APPROVED: William D. Tate Mayor �o /�,RAF ATTEST: F`J2� w , x y � a Tara Brooks City Secretary Resolution No. 2019-033 2 APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Attorney Resolution No. 2019-033 3