R-2021-56 post signage authorized by Texas Penal Code Sec.46.15(o) prohibiting the carrying of firearms in room or meeting rooms

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entity is held,thereby necessitating the repeal of City of La Porte Resolution 2016-06,which prohibits the open carry of handguns at meetings of the City Council and its boards, commissions, and committees by person licensed to carry a handgun under Subchapter H,Chapter 411,Texas Government Code. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE,TEXAS,THAT: Section 1. That the findings and recitations set out in the preamble of this Resolution are found to be true and correct and are hereby adopted by the City Council and made a part hereof for all purposes. Section 2. That the City Council authorizes and directs the City Manager, or his designees,to post a sign meeting the requirements of Texas Penal Code Sec.46.15(o)at the entrance to the La Porte City Council Chambers when a meeting of the City Council and/or its boards, commissions,and committees properly noticed in accordance with the Open Meetings Act is held, an illustration of which sign is attached hereto as Exhibit A. Section 3. Resolution 2016-06,authorizing the City Manager or his Designee(s)to post signage and to provide oral or written notice as necessary is to prohibit handgun license holders from openly carrying a handgun in the room or rooms where meetings of the City Council and/or its boards,commissions,and committees are being held pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, is repealed. Section 4. The City Council officially finds,determines,recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date,hour,place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the offices of City of La Porte for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code;and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this resolution and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. Section 5. This resolution shall be in effect from and after its passage and approval. AN PASSED AND APPROVED this, the ��j day of ) ! ,2021. CITY OF 'O 'TE,TEXAS Lo is . Rigby, dr T T: APPROVED AS TO FORM: QF.LA .9.8r4 i C T L e oodward, t �% r•°• •• • h•NatS T. Askins, Assistant City Attorney ..\c ,