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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council-Agenda Packets-02/25/2021 City of Colleyville Page 1 City of Colleyville City Council Special Meeting Agenda City Hall 100 Main Street Colleyville, Texas 76034 817.503.1000 www.colleyville.com Thursday, February 25, 2021 2:00 PM CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS THIRD FLOOR CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 1. RESOLUTION(S): READING AND PUBLIC HEARING 1a Resolution R-21-4590 A resolution continuing the Emergency Declaration of Disaster issued by Mayor Richard Newton on February 18, 2021 2.ADJOURNMENT I hereby certify this agenda was posted on City Hall bulletin boards Monday, February 22, 2021 by 2:00 p.m. Christine Loven, TRMC City Secretary A quorum of any Colleyville board, commission, or committee may be present at this meeting. Any matter on this agenda may, at the discretion of the governing body, be opened for public comment and discussion. If you plan to attend this public meeting and have a disability that requires special accommodations, please advise the City Secretary at least 48 hours in advance at 817.503.1133, and reasonable accommodations will be made to assist you. City of Colleyville Page 1 City of Colleyville City Council Agenda Briefing City Hall 100 Main Street Colleyville, Texas 76034 www.colleyville.com Agenda Number 1a Agenda Date 2/25/2021 Number Resolution R-21-4590 Type Resolution Department City Manager Title A resolution continuing the Emergency Declaration of Disaster issued by Mayor Richard Newton on February 18, 2021 Strategic Plan Communicate thoroughly and strategically Explanation This item provides for discussion and action regarding the Emergency Declaration of Disaster issued by Mayor Richard Newton on February 18, 2021. Recommendation Approval Attachments Resolution R-21-4590 RESOLUTION R-21-4590 A RESOLUTION CONTINUING THE EMERGENCY DECLARATION OF DISASTER ISSUED BY MAYOR RICHARD NEWTON ON FEBRURARY 18, 2021 WHEREAS,the City of Colleyville has suffered probable injuries to City roads, public facilities, and other public infrastructure as a result of the winter storm that began on February 12, 2021, creating an imminent threat to public health and safety; and WHEREAS, the County Judge of Tarrant County declared a state of disaster in Tarrant County on February 15, 2021; and WHEREAS, the Governor of Texas declared a state of disaster in all 254 counties in Texas; and WHEREAS, on February 18, 2021, the Mayor declared a local state of disaster by proclamation for the City of Colleyville, pursuant to Section 418.108(a) of the Texas Government Code and Section 3.06 of the City Charter (the “Declaration”); and WHEREAS,state law provides that the Mayor’s Declaration shall continue for a period of not more than seven (7) days from the date of issuance, unless the same is continued by the City Council of the City of Colleyville, Texas, pursuant to Section 418.108(b) of the Texas Government Code. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS: Sec. 1.THAT the City Council has determined that extraordinary measures, including continuance of the Declaration, must be taken to alleviate the suffering of people and to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare. Sec. 2.THAT, pursuant to Section 418.108(b) of the Texas Government Code, the City Council hereby extends the Declaration for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days from the effective date of this resolution. Sec. 3.THAT the Mayor is authorized to amend, modify, or terminate the Declaration by further proclamation during the above- refenced period of time in conformance with Section 418.108(a) of the Texas Government Code and Section 3.06 of the City Charter. Sec. 4.THAT this Resolution shall be effective immediately upon passage. AND IT IS SO RESOLVED. APPROVED BY A VOTE OF _ AYES, _ NAYS ON THIS THE 25TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2021. Mayor Richard Newton Aye Mayor Pro Tem Bobby Lindamood Aye Place 1, Tammy Nakamura Aye Place 3, Kathy Wheat Aye Place 4, George Dodson Aye Place 5, Chuck Kelley Aye Place 6, Callie Rigney Aye ATTEST: CITY OF COLLEYVILLE Christine Loven, TRMC Richard Newton City Secretary Mayor