HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolutions (R-94-0981)-12/31/1994
NOTE; NONE OF THE FOUR VERSIONS OF THIS RESOLUTION WERE APPROVED
RESOLUTION R-94-981
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PRESENTATION ON YOUTH CRIME AND
GANG ACTIVITY BY THE NORTHEAST DIVISION OF THE TARRANT COUNTY
GANG TASK FORCE
WHEREAS, the Northeast Division of the Tarrant County Gang Task Force has
an educational presentation concerning crime and youth gangs in
Tarrant County which is available to all members of the community
for free; and
WHEREAS, the Northeast Division of the Tarrant County Gang Task Force
actively encourages school systems, municipal governments and
other social and civic groups to participate in the educational process
concerning today's high crime problems, and especially dealing with
youth crime and gangs in the communities of Tarrant County,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS:
Sec. 1.
That the City Council will set a city wide town hall meeting within the
next 45 days.
Sec. 2.
That the City Council will direct the City Manager to ask Colleyville
Chief of Police Don Steele to coordinate with and invite the members
of the Northeast Tarrant County Gang Task Force to make their
presentation on youth crime and gang activity in Northeast Tarrant
County to the citizens of Colleyville and all other interested parties.
Sec. 3.
That the City Manager is directed to issue press releases to all area
newspapers with information on the date and location of the town
hall meeting after final arrangements have been made.
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED.
Passed by a vote of
the
ayes and
of
nays and
,1994.
abstentions on this
an Harris, CMC
City Secretary
Richard Newton
Mayor
ATTEST:
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j RESOLUTION R-94-981
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PRESENTATION ON YOUTH CRIME AND
GANG ACTIVITY BY THE NORTHEAST DIVISION OF THE TARRANT COUNTY
GANG TASK FORCE
WHEREAS, society today is running rampant with uncontrolled crime and violence
perpetrated on innocent law abiding citizens; and
WHEREAS, the perpetrators of uncontrolled criminal and violent acts know nor
respect municipal boundaries to limit their criminal activities; and
WHEREAS, criminals of all ages apparently are not being deterred by the current
judicial system; and
I WHEREAS, according to the Northeast Division of the Tarrant County Gang Task
Force, the City of Colleyville is used by rival youth gangs and
gangbangers as "neutral meeting turf' and as a holding pattern with
potentially disastrous consequences to innocent law abiding citizens;
and
WHEREAS, the Northeast Division of the Tarrant County Gang Task Force has
a superb educational presentation concerning crime and youth gangs
in Tarrant County which is available to all members of the community
for free; and
WHEREAS, the Northeast Division of the Tarrant County Gang Task Force
actively encourages school systems, municipal governments and
other social and civic groups to participate in the educational process
concerning today's high crime problems, and especially dealing with
youth crime and gangs in the communities of Tarrant County,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS:
Sec. 1.
That the City Council will set a city wide town hall meeting within the
next 45 days.
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Sec. 2.
That the City Council will direct the City Manager to ask Colleyville
Chief of Police Don Steele to coordinate with and invite the members
of the Northeast Tarrant County Gang Task Force to make their
excellent presentation on youth crime and gang activity in Northeast
Tarrant County to the citizens of Colleyville and all other interested
parties.
Sec. 3.
That the City Manager is directed to aggressively advertise via all
available media avenues, including the Colleyville Communicator, the
date and location of the town hall meeting after final arrangements
have been made.
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED.
Passed by a vote of
the
ayes and
day of
nays and
,1994.
abstentions on this
ATTEST:
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NONE OF THE FOUR VERSIONS OF THIS RESOLUTION WERE APPROVED.
A RESOLUTION TO ADDRESS THE GROWING SOCIETAL PROBLEM OF
YOUTH CRIME AND GANG ACTIVITY
WHEREAS, youth crime and gang activity is a growing concern in every city; and
WHEREAS, while there are no visible boundaries limiting any criminal activity; and
WHEREAS, it is desirable to address this issue in an effective manner; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of this Board/Council to promote a safe environment
for the citizens and young people in our City and our School District;
and
WHEREAS, a new coalition between the Grapevine-Colleyville Independent
School District, the City of Colleyville, and the City of Grapevine has
been formed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS:
Sec. 1
That an educational/preventive program will be coordinated on the
issue of youth crime and gang activity to be presented to the
community.
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AND IT IS SO RESOLVED.
nays, and
,1994.
abstentions on this
Passed by a vote of
day of
ayes,
ATTEST:
Je n Harris, CMC
Ity Secretary
NOTE; NONE OF THE FOUR VERSIONS OF THIS RESOLUTION WERE APPROVED.
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION TO ADDRESS THE GROWING SOCIETAL PROBLEM OF
YOUTH CRIME AND GANG ACTIVITY
WHEREAS, youth crime and gang activity is a growing concern in every city; and
WHEREAS, while there are no visible goegraphic boundaries limiting any criminal
activity; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of this Board/Council to promote a safe environment
for the citizens and young people in our City and our School District;
and
WHEREAS, it is desirable to address this issue in an effective manner; and
WHEREAS, a new coalition has been formed between the Grapevine-Colleyville
Independent School District, the City of Colleyville, and the City of
Grapevine called the Grapevine/Colleyville Initiative.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS:
Sec. 1
That an educational/preventive program will be coordinated through
the Grapevine/Colleyville Initiative and the PTA's on the issue of
youth crime and gang activity to be presented to the communities of
Grapevine, Colleyville, and Parents/Students of the GCISD.
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED.
Passed by a vote of
day of
ayes,
nays, and
,1994.
abstentions on this
Jea Harris, CMC
. y Secretary
Ed cKnight
yor Pro Tem
ATTEST: