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Item 8JM E M O R A N D U M August 12, 2010 To: Shana Yelverton, City Manager From: Lori Payne, City Secretary Subject: Resolution No. 10-041, Appoint representatives to the Standing Committee of the Southlake Program for the Involvement of Neighborhoods (SPIN) Action Requested: Appoint representatives to the Standing Committee of the Southlake Program for the Involvement of Neighborhoods (SPIN). Background Information: On September 15, 2009 City Council approved amendments to Ordinance No. 598-D which created and established a program to be known as the "Southlake Program for the Involvement of Neighborhoods" (SPIN). The amendments included a map revision and changes to the makeup of the SPIN Standing Committee which shall be composed of neighborhood representatives and other members, appointed at-large by the City Council so that the total number of committee members does not exceed twenty (20), all of whom shall be voting members. All of the neighborhood representatives shall be appointed according to neighborhoods as indicated by the approved neighborhood map. Each neighborhood representative shall reside within the neighborhood he/she is to represent. Members of the Standing Committee shall be appointed by a majority vote of the City Council for a term of two (2) years and shall serve until their successors are appointed. All members who are appointed to at-large positions shall be appointed for terms of two (2) years which expire in May at the end of their second year of service. There are currently five available neighborhood representative positions (SPIN Neighborhoods 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10), one Youth Representative position, one Senior Representative position, and 7 alternate positions (SPIN Neighborhoods 1, 2, 4, 6, 10, Alternate Senior and Alternate Youth). Financial Considerations: Not applicable Financial Impact: Not applicable Citizen Input/ Board Review: Not applicable Legal Review: Not applicable Supporting Documents: Resolution No. 10-041 RESOLUTION NO. 10-041 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE SOUTHLAKE PROGRAM FOR THE INVOLVEMENT OF NEIGHBORHOODS (SPIN); AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS , the City Council of the City of Southlake, Texas, established the Southlake Program for the Involvement of Neighborhoods (SPIN) to provide a more available form of resident participation in the affairs of the City Council; and, WHEREAS , the SPIN Mission Statement is to provide a forum which fosters open and timely communication between citizens of the City of Southlake and City Government regarding programs, activities, and issues that affect the quality of life in the community and fosters a stronger sense of community; and, WHEREAS , under Ordinance No. 598-D, the City Council approved amendments to the ordinance which created the SPIN Standing Committee to represent each of the designated SPIN neighborhoods with residents from each SPIN area selecting a representative; and, WHEREAS , the City Council officially names the SPIN Standing Committee members through a resolution after the SPIN area has selected a representative; and, WHEREAS , there are currently five available neighborhood representative positions (SPIN Neighborhoods 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10), one Senior Representative position, one Youth Representative position, and 7 alternate positions (SPIN Neighborhoods 1, 2, 4, 6, 10, Alternate Senior and Alternate Youth). THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS THAT : Section 1. The following are hereby appointed as representatives to the SPIN Standing Committee for the remainder of the specified term: Name SPIN Neighborhood Expiration #2 05/31/2012 #4 05/31/2012 #6 05/31/2012 #8 05/31/2012 #10 05/31/2012 Senior Representative 05/31/2012 Youth Representative 05/31/2012 Alternate for SPIN #1 05/31/2011 Alternate for SPIN #2 05/31/2012 Alternate for SPIN #4 05/31/2012 Alternate for SPIN #6 05/31/2012 Alternate for SPIN #10 05/31/2012 Alternate Senior Rep. 05/31/2012 Alternate Youth Rep. 05/31/2012 Section 2 . That this resolution shall become effective after its passage and adoption by the City Council. th PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 17 DAY OF AUGUST, 2010. CITY OF SOUTHLAKE By: _____________________________ John Terrell Mayor ATTEST : ____________________________ Lori Payne City Secretary