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CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS
ORDINANCE NO. 909
OFFICIAL RECORD
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE,
TEXAS, APPOINTING A MUNICIPAL JUDGE AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE MUNICIPAL JUDGE;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Section 1. That ~fo I f>1o.-k~Wle(y~;: is hereby appointed municipal judge of the City
of Southlake, Texas, for a term oft years, hlch wIll expIre Julv 17. 2009. III accordance wIth
the terms of the Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated by reference herein.
Section 2. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the Agreement attached as Exhibit
"A."
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE \~ OF JUNE 2007 ON FIRST READING.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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DATE APPROVED:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
EXHIBIT 'A'
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
Professional Services Agreement
Municipal Judge
This Agreement, made and entered into this II day of July 2007, by and between the
City of Southlake, Texas, a Municipal Corporation of the State of Texas, hereinafter referred to
as "City," and ~((YW~OIVfPrl/hereinafter referred to as "Municipal Judge."
WITNESSETH:
1. City does hereby agree to enter into an Agreement with~ Municipal
Judge services for a period of two (2) years, beginning on July 17, 2007, and continuing
through midnight on Julv 17,2009, at a salary of$ 3~oo per month.
2. City does hereby agree to provide a Blackberry for the Municipal Judge for unlimited use
in the performance of her duties as Municipal Judge. In addition, the City will provide
judge's robe and gavel.
3. City does hereby agree to budget and to pay for professional memberships, subscriptions,
and dues to state and local legal associations and organizations necessary and desirable
for her continued professional participation, growth and advancement, and for the good
of the City. Such memberships to include the following:
Lexis/Nexus - Online Case Tracking
Texas State Bar Association
Northeast Tarrant County Bar Association
4. City does hereby agree to budget and to pay for the travel and subsistence expenses of
Municipal Judge for training, short courses, institutes and seminars that are necessary for
professional development and for the good of City.
5. The Municipal Judge shall perform all functions and duties required under the City
Charter, city ordinances, and as delineated and described in Attachment A, and shall
perform such other legally permissible and proper duties and functions as said position
shall require.
6. The City Manager shall administer this contract on behalf of the City Council. The
Municipal Judge shall keep the City Manager informed of issues related to the Court, and
shall execute her performance in cooperation with the City Manager and the City
Manager's staff, to the extent, such cooperation does not impair the necessity of judicial
independence and avoids the appearance of impropriety.
7. During this Agreement, the Municipal Judge agrees to comply with all provisions of the
Code of Judicial Conduct, Chapter V of the City of Southlake Charter, Article II of
Chapter 8 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Southlake, Section 30 of the Texas
Government Code, and all other applicable laws pertaining to the operation of the
Southlake Municipal Court of Record. In the event ofa conflict between the terms of this
Agreement and said Code, Charter, Statutes and laws, the terms of said Code, Charter,
Statutes and laws shall govern.
8. The Municipal Judge shall not take on representation of a client adverse to the City. The
Municipal Judge shall not represent a client in a case where an employee of the City, in
his capacity as an employee of the City, is a witness or may be summoned to appear as a
witness.
9. The Municipal Judge warrants she meets the minimum qualifications listed in Chapter V
of the City of Southlake Charter and Article II of Chapter 8 of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Southlake.
10. The city may remove the Municipal Judge from office during her term pursuant to and in
accordance with the requirements of Section 30 of the Texas Government Code, or its
successor, as same may hereafter be amended.
11. A request by the Municipal Judge for release from this Agreement prior to the end of its
term must be submitted in writing to the Mayor for City Council approval not less than
thirty (30) days prior to the requested date of termination. Unapproved abandonment of
the Agreement shall be considered a default by the Municipal Judge in the performance
of this Agreement.
12. City shall pay retirement benefits for Municipal Judge as follows: The Municipal Judge
will deposit seven percent (7%) of her monthly salary into Texas Municipal Retirement
System and the City shall match those deposits on a two-to-one basis.
In Witness Whereof, City has caused this Agreement to be signed in its name by Andy
Wambsganss, Mayor, and its corporate seal to be hereunto affixed and attested by its City
Secretary, and the Municipal Judge has hereunto set her hand and seal the date first above
written.
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Attachment A
Duties of the
Municipal Court Judge
Essential Functions:
1. Perform various judicial work in the Municipal Court in accordance with the provisions
of the City Charter, City ordinances and applicable State and Federal statutes in a
professional and impartial manner.
2. The Municipal Judge shall effectively interact with staff and other judges to execute
assigned duties in a manner consistent with the expectations established by the City
Council, adhering to the highest ethical standards required of judges. The Judge shall
also comply with the City's Code of Ethics and the Business Code of Conduct.
3. Preside over all municipal court proceedings. The Municipal Judge shall preside in a
professional and impartial manner and treat parties, attorneys, witnesses, and the public
with appropriate judicial decorum. Rulings shall be issued in a timely manner consistent
with the Penal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedures.
4. Arbitrate disputes and advise counsel, jury, litigants, or Court personnel on Court
procedures; administer the judicial system; settle disputes between opposing attorneys.
The Municipal Judge shall maintain decorum and order in the courtroom and shall ensure
that all court hearings and business shall be conducted efficiently and promptly as the
court schedule dictates.
5. Establish rules of the procedures for questioning witnesses and defendants for which
standard procedures have not been established.
6. Listen to presentation of cases and rule on the admissibility of evidence and methods of
conducting testimony.
7. Promptly process and issue search and arrest warrants; set and forfeit bail for Class C
misdemeanors falling under Municipal Court jurisdiction; set bail for felonies and
misdemeanors as part of magistration duties or process all duties as a Tarrant County
Magistrate in a timely manner.
8. In performing magistrate duties, the Judge shall coordinate with police personnel to
conduct arraignments in such a manner to maximize efficient operation of the police.
9. Instruct jury on applicable laws and procedures; direct jury to deduce facts only from
evidence presented and sentence or fine offenders if convicted or see page 30 of TMCEC
Municipal Judges Book under Duties and Responsibilities.
10. Review and keep current on all new laws, major court decisions and other pertinent
information relevant to the revision of Court procedures and operations.
11. Demonstrate effort to improve operations, be specific, streamline work processes, and
work cooperatively and jointly to enable the court personnel to provide quality customer
servIce.
12. Represent the Southlake Municipal Court through attendance at community court-related
functions. To avoid the appearance of impropriety the Southlake Municipal Court Judge
may not participate in local or State elections.
INVOICE
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Star -Telegram
400 W. 7TH STREET
FORT WORTH, TX 76102
(817)390-7761
Federal Tax ID 22-3148254
RECDVLED
J U L 1 0 2007
Bill To:
OFFICE OF CITY SECRETARY
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
1400 MAIN ST
STE 440
SOUTHLAKE, TX 76092-7604
Attn BELINDA
CITY OF
CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE e is he
Notice is hereby given
by the City Council
of the City of
Southlake, Texas,
that a public hearing
will be held on July
17, 2007, at 5'00 p.m.
or immediately fol-
lowing the Work
Session, during the
Regular City Council
meeting to be held
in the City Council
Chambers of Town
Hall,'. 1400 Main
Street, Southlake,
Texas. Purpose of
the public hearing is
to consider the sec-
ond reading of the
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Customer ID:
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Invoice Number:
285849311
Invoice Date:
6/29/07
Terms:
Net due in 21 days
Due Date:
6/30/07
PO Number:
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Order Number:
28584931
Sales Rep:
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Description:
CITY OF SOUTHLA
Publication Date:
6/29/07
Rate;triount
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$0.81 $33.21
Net Amount: $33.21
JUL--;,f
CHRISTY L. HOLLAND
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES
July 31, 2008
Before me, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, this day personally appeared Deborah Baylor, Bid and Legal Coordinator
for the Star -Telegram, published by the Star -Telegram, Inc. at Fort Worth, in Tarrant County, Texas; and who, after being duly sworn, did depose and
say that the attached clipping of an advertisement was published in the above named paper on the listed dates: BIDS & LEGAL DEPT. STAR
TELEGRAM
(817) 390-7501 e� N p
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SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME, THIS Monday, July
Notary Publi
Thank You For Your Payment
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Remit To: Star -Telegram Customer ID:
CIT57
P.O. BOX 901051 Customer Name:
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
FORT WORTH, TX 76101-2051 Invoice Number:
285849311
Invoice Amount:
$33.21
PO Number:
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Star-Telegram Customer ID: CIT57
400 W.7TH STREET Invoice Number: 286689171
FORT WORTH,TX 76102 RECEIVED
(817)390-7761 Invoice Date: 7/21/07
Federal Tax ID 22-3148254 Terms: Net due in 21 days
AUG - 2 2007 Due Date: 7/31/07
Bill To: PO Number: PD W/MC
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
1400 MAIN ST OFFICE OF CITY SECRETARYOrder Number: 28668917
STE 440 Sales Rep: 073
SOUTHLAKE, TX 76092-7604 Description: CITY OF SOUTHLA
Attn Attn: STEVE MOORS Publication Date: 7/21/07
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CITY OF SOUTHLAKE ORl ORDNANCE 3580 1 28 28 LINE $0.8 I $22.68
NO. 909
AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEX-
AS, APPOINTING A
MUNICIPAL JUDGE Net Amount: $22.68
AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT WITH
THE MUNICIPAL
JUDGE; AND PRO-
VIDING AN EFFEC-
TIVE DATE.
PASSED AND AP-
PROVED THIS THE
17th DAY OF JULY
2007, DURING THE
REGULAR CITY
COUNCIL MEETING.
MAYOR: Andy
Wambsganss
ATTEST: Lori Payne,
City Secretary
Ar
4av' )i:+, CHRISTY L.HOLLAND
°e: MY COMMISSION EXPIRES
` `;$ July 31,2008
THE STATE OF TEXAS
County of Tarrant
Before me,a Notary Public in and for said County and State,this day personally appeared Deborah Baylor, Bid and Legal Coordinator
for the Star-Telegram,published by the Star-Telegram,Inc.at Fort Worth,in Tarrant County,Texas;and who,after being duly sworn,did depose and
say that the attached clipping of an advertisement was published in the above named paper on the listed dates: BIDS&LEGAL DEPT. STAR
TELEGRAM
(817) 390-7501
Signed ,1 ,
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME,THIS Tuesday,Jul 24, 1-(7
Notary Public (//611(Z4S
Thank You For Your Payment
Remit To: Star-Telegram Customer ID: CIT57
P.O. BOX 901051 Customer Name: CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
FORT WORTH, TX 76101-2051 Invoice Number: 286689171
Invoice Amount: $22.68
PO Number: PD W/MC
Amount Enclosed: $