HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 85-17 THE CITY OF THE COLONY
RESOLUTION #
A 3OINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF THE
COLONY) TEXAS AND THE COLONY CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE PROVIDING FOR THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A CITY BEAUTIFICATION
COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR MEMBERSHIP)
TERMS, AND APPOINTMENT THEREOF;
PROVIDING FOR THE SELECTION OF OFFICERS;
AND DETERMINING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS) it is the considered belief and opinion of The Colony City
Council and the Chamber of Commerce that certain aspects of City government function
in a manner that best serves the needs of the community when interested citizens
participate and assist in the formulation of policies; and~
WHEREAS, The Colony City Council and the Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors are of the considered belief and opinion that such participation may
be enhanced through a City Beautification Committee; and~
WHEREAS, The Colony City Council and the Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors are of the considered belief and opinion that a Beautification
Committee would benefit and be in the best interest of the City of The Colony and its
citizens;
NOW~ THEREFORE, BE IT 3OINTLY RESOLVED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL AND THE COLONY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE CITY OF THE
COLONY) TEXAS:
Section 1. That a City Beautification Committee for the City of The
Colony, Texas~ be, and is hereby established.
Section 2. That the purposes of the City Beautification Committee shall
be:
A. To act in an advisory capacity to the City Council and the City Staff
in matters pertaining to the development of on-going beautification
of the City~ including but not limited to City properties~ residential
and commercial areas, and roadways in and around the City.
B. To aid in coordinating a City beautification program with other
programs of the City and with interested community groups.
C. To help identify needs of the community~ relating to the outward
appearance and beautification of the City.
D. To be responsible for the planning, implementation~ and maintenance
of a city beautification program.
Section 3. That the organization of the City Beautification Committee
shall be as follows:
A. The Committee shall consist of at least eight (8) members who shall
represent the following:
The Colony Chamber of Commerce: President & Chairman, Beautification
The Colony City Council Committee
The Garden Club(s)
The City Public Works Department
The City Parks & Recreation Department
The Lewisville Independent Schools
The City Manager or Designee
Committee members shall be residents of The Colony and have
expressed a keen interest in the development of a city beautification
program.
B. Members shall elect from their membership a Chairman who shall
preside at all meetings and a Vice-Chairman who shall preside in the
absence of the Chairman. A member of the City Staff shall not be
eligible to serve as Chairman of the Committee.
C. The Committee shall meet at least once each month. The Chairman
may, however, call special meetings as necessary.
D. Five (5) members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum. The
Committee shall act on a majority vote of those members present.
Section t,. That this Resolution shall be effective from and after the
date of its passage.
PASSED AND APPROV. I~D BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
THE COLONY~ TEXAS on this the ~'~--~, day of November, 1985.
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ATTEST:
[S E AL]
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE COLONY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS on this the ~/-'~_/t. day of November, 1985.
President, Chamber of Commerce
ATTEST:
ive Vice Frre~Tdent ~