HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 1994-041 ORDINANCE NO. 94-41
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
` GRAPEVINE, TEXAS AMENDING THE GRAPEVINE CODE
OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 21 TAXATION, SECTION
21-28 RELATIVE TO THE CREATION OF THE
CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU BOARD AND
SECTION 21-29 RELATIVE TO APPOINTMENTS AND
TERMS OF SAID BOARD; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, there currently exists numerous boards, commissions and
committees within the City of Grapevine, Texas, handling a variety of affairs for the
City; and
WHEREAS, Section 3.07(f) of the Charter of the City of Grapevine empowers
the City Council to provide for appointment to such boards and committees; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it in the best interest of the City to amend
the structure of certain boards and committees to provide for additional member
positions.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1 . That all of the above premises are found to be true and correct and
are incorporated into the body of this ordinance as if copied herein in their entirety.
Section 2. That the Grapevine Code of Ordinances Chapter 21 Taxation,
Section 21-28(a) relating to the creation of the Grapevine Convention and Visitors
Bureau Board and appointment of officers is hereby amended to read as follows:
"(a) There is hereby established the Grapevine Convention and Visitors
Bureau Board, which shall consist of seven (7) members, at least two (2)
of which shall be representatives of hotels or motels operated in the city
and the balance shall be citizens of the city and one ex-officio member
from the administrative staff of the city and one ex-officio member from
the staff of the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce. One of the members
of the board shall be elected by the Grapevine City Council as chairman
and one shall be elected by the board as vice-chairman."
� _w Section 3. That the Grapevine Code of Ordinances Chapter 21 Taxation,
Section 21-29 relating to appointment of the members; term of office and removal
from office of inembers; and filling vacancies is hereby amended to read as follows:
"The members and alternate members of the board shall be appointed by the
City Council, and shall serve for a period of two (2) years unless sooner
removed; provided, beginning in June, 1994 that three (3) members and the
first alternate member shall serve two years, and four (4) members and the
k second alternate member shall serve for one year, so that annually thereafter
there will be four (4) members and one alternate appointed in one year for two
year terms and three (3) members and one alternate appointed in the next year
for two year terms. Regular appointments shall be made on the date of the
first official City Council meeting in June. The expiration date of each term of
office shall fall on the date of the first official City Council meeting in June
during the year in which the term shall expire. Any member or alternate
member of the board may be removed from office by the City Council for any
cause deemed by the City Council sufficient in the interest of the public
service. Any vacancy in the membership of the board or the alternate
membership shall be filled by the City Council for the unexpired term of the
member or alternate member whose place has, by removal or otherwise,
become vacant. Ex-officio members shall not vote."
Section 3. The fact that the present ordinances and regulations of the City of
Grapevine, Texas are inadequate to properly safeguard the health, safety, morals,
peace and general welfare of the inhabitants of the City of Grapevine, Texas creates
an emergency for the immediate preservation of the public business, property, health,
- safety and general welfare of the public which requires that this ordinance shall
become effective from and after the date of its passage, and it is accordingly so
�., ., ordained.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 7th day of June , 1994.
APPROVED:
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William D. Tate
Mayor
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ATTEST:
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in Huff
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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John F. Boyle, Jr.
City Attorney
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