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ORDINANCE NO. 93-1921
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL TO WAIVE PAYMENT
OF SALARY AS PROVIDED BY THE HOME RULE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF LA
PORTE, AND, IN LIEU THEREOF, RECEIVE REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
ACTUALLY INCURRED IN THE CONDUCT OF CITY BUSINESS; FINDING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. Section 2.05 of the Home Rule Charter of the
City of La Porte provides that "Each councilperson and the mayor
shall receive for his services a salary in an amount to be
determined by the council, not to exceed the sum of twenty-four
hundred dollars ($2,400.00) per year for the mayor, and twelve
hundred dollars ($1,200.00) per year for each councilperson."
Section 2.
The Mayor and any City councilperson may waive
the payment of such salary, by filing a written waiver with the
City Manager, which waiver shall remain in effect until withdrawn
in writing. In lieu of payment of a salary as provided by the
Home Rule Charter, the Mayor and any Councilperson may file with
the Director of Finance, from time to time, written request for
monthly reimbursement of expenses actually incurred in the normal
conduct of City business. The reimbursement of such expenses
actually incurred in the conduct of City business shall not
exceed maximum allowable reimbursement as promulgated from time
to time by the Internal Revenue Service for such expenses as
mileage and meals. The expe~se reimbursement request shall be in
writing; shall be signed and acknowledged by the person
requesting reimbursement; and shall be accompanied by itemized
receipts or vouchers, together with explanation of the City
business purpose for each incurred expense. Total annual
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reimbursement for expenses incurred shall not exceed the sum
which would otherwise have been paid for salary to such person.
Section 3.
This Ordinance shall not affect any other
expense reimbursement policies which city Council may adopt from
time to time.
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 City Hall
of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting,
as required by the Open Meetings Law, Article 6252-17, Texas
Revised civil statutes Annotated; and that this meeting has been
open to the public as required by law at all times during which
this ordinance 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 Ordinance shall be effective from and after
its passage and approval, and it is so ordered.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this 9th day of August, 1993.
CITY OF ~
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~a'n 1ft Ma ne, Mayor
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Knox W. Ask1ns, City Attorney
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
01127/03
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SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
The City of La Porte established an Ordinance to govern animal control within the city. This Ordinance (93-1922)
Chapter 14, Animals, was created in compliance with the Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 822 which
established rules regarding animals and the authority of city's to adopt ordinances governing the control of animals.
The Animal Control Division was created as a component of the Police Department under Chapter 14 , Section
14.41.
The Chief of Police is submitting the attached amendment to City Ordinance (93-1922) Chapter 14, Animals to
comply with the currents standards and requirements of the Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 822, chapter E,
Dangerous Wild Animals. Existing Section 14. 196, Definitions, has changed due to the new classification of
Dangerous Wild Animals. Section 14.199, Registration, has been modified to provide for specific requirements for
the registration of animals classified as Wild Animals and establishes procedures for Relocating or Disposition of
Animals (14.200). Section 14-201 establishes Offenses and Penalties.
City Ordinance (93-1922) Chapter 14 is further amended by creating Article VI, Dangerous Wild Animals. This
new article establishes requirements and standards for the classification of Dangerous Wild Animals and is in
compliance with the Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 822, chapter E, Dangerous Wild Animals.
14.202 - Provides for a definition of Dangerous Wild Animals
14.203 - Provides that Dangerous Wild Animals will be governed by the Health and Safety Code.
14.204 - Provides for the caging requirements as established by the Texas Administrative Code, Title 25,
Part 1, Chapter 196, Subchapter G, Rule 169.131 and sets a proximity to property line limit to 500 feet.
14.205 - Provides for the registration requirements for Dangerous Wild Animals.
14.206 - Provides for a grandfather clause for citizens who have registered their wild animal in the past but
the animal is now classified as Dangerous Wild Animal.
14.207 - Provides for Offenses and Penalties
It should be noted that the registration packages for Wild Animal and Dangerous Wild Animal will contain all to the
referenced material to insure the person registering an animal has all of the information available.
Action Reouired bv Council:
Approve the Amendments to City Ordinance (93-1922) Chapter 14, Animals to remain compliant to State
requirements.
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