Item 8ACITY OF r`� ij
SOOU 1 H LAKE
MEMORANDUM
February 23, 2011
To: Shana Yelverton, City Manager
From: Alicia Richardson, City Secretary
Subject: Resolution No. 11 -010, Appointing a member to the Southlake
Crime Control and Prevention District Board of Directors
Action
Requested: Approve Resolution No. 11 -010 appointing a member to the
Southlake Crime Control and Prevention District Board of Directors.
Background
Information: On November 4, 1997, the voters of Southlake approved a
proposition to create the Southlake Crime Control and Prevention
District ( SCCPD). Subsequently, on February 2, 2002, the voters
approved continuation of the SCCPD for 15 years. The one -half
cent sales and use tax collected is dedicated to formulate and
support crime reduction plans.
Section 363.101(a)(b) of the Local Government Code states that
the District is governed by a board of seven (7) directors who shall
serve staggered two -year terms that expire September 1.
On January 7, 2011, Mr. Martin Schelling tendered his resignation
from the Board of Directors. Mr. Schelling's term expires
September 1, 2011.
Financial
Considerations: Non applicable
Strategic Link: L2: Enhance leadership capabilities to deliver results
Citizen Input/
Board Review: The City received one application from the public.
Legal Review: None
Alternatives: The Council may elect to fulfill vacancy immediately or wait and
fulfill vacancy during the annual appointment process.
Supporting
Documents: Resolution No. 11 -010
Staff
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 11 -010 appointing a member to the
Southlake Crime Control and Prevention District Board of Directors.
RESOLUTION NO. 11 -010
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, APPOINTING A PERSON TO SERVE ON THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE SOUTHLAKE CRIME CONTROL
AND PREVENTION DISTRICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 363.051 (The "Act ")
authorizes a municipality that is partially or wholly located in a county with a population
of more than one million to create a crime control district within its jurisdiction; and,
WHEREAS, on November 4, 1997, Southlake voters approved a proposition to
create the Southlake Crime Control and Prevention District, dedicated to formulating
crime reduction programs and the administration of the one -half cent sales and use tax
collected for the support of crime reduction programs authorized by the city, and on
February 2, 2002, voters approved a continuation of the District for 15 years; and
WHEREAS, Section 363.101(a)(b) of the Local Government Code states that the
District is governed by a board of seven (7) directors who serve staggered two -year
terms that expire September 1; and,
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has a vacancy, created by the resignation of
Mr. Martin Schelling, which expires on September 1, 2011; now,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. All of the findings in the preamble are found to be true and correct and the
City Council hereby incorporates said findings into the body of this resolution as if
copied in their entirety.
Section 2. The following person is hereby appointed to serve on the Board of
Directors for the Southlake Crime Control and Prevention District, term expiring
September 1, 2011:
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Section 3. Effective Date This resolution shall be effective upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 1 St day of March, 2011.
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS
Mayor
John Terrell
ATTEST:
Alicia Richardson
City Secretary