15-005 RESOLUTION NO. No. 15 -005
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, DISOLVING THE
SOUTHLAKE BUSINESS COUNCIL; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Section 1— 4.02 of the City of Southlake Code authorizes the City Council the
authority to establish and crate articles of operation for Southlake Boards and Commissions; and
WHEREAS, on March 3, 2009 the City Council adopted resolution 09 -010 establishing the
Southlake Business Council (SBC) and provided for the Southlake Business Council's membership,
terms of office and responsibilities: and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted resolutions on October 6, 2009 and November 13,
2013, to amend the number, membership and criteria of the SBC, and
WHEREAS, on October 21, 2014 the Southlake Business Council membership met to discuss
the purpose and function of the SBC and voted 6 -3 in the affirmative to recommend that the City
Council dissolve for the reasons outlined in the meeting minutes of that date; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Department of Economic Development and Tourism intends to
continue working productively with businesses through various means, including strategic
partnerships with entities such as the Chamber of Commerce, Southlake Executive Forum and
individual business owners to achieve linkages, communications and effective programs to serve
the business community; and
WHEREAS, upon full review and consideration of the SBC meeting minutes of October 21,
2014 attached and all matters attendant and related thereto, the City Council is of the opinion that
the SBC is no longer necessary to promote economic development and business and commercial
activity in the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS,
THAT:
SECTION 1.
The City Council hereby adopts a resolution to dissolve the SBC as recommended by the
membership of the committee for the reasons outlined in the minutes of October 21, 2014.
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SECTION 2.
The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the Resolution to dissolve the SBC according to
the terms as outlined by the members of the SBC on October 21, 2014.
SECTION 3.
This Resolution shall become effective from and after its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 6th day of January, 2015
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