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RESOLUTION NO. 2003- D5"
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE,
TEXAS, ESTABLISING A YOUTH COMMISSION FOR LA PORTE, TEXAS.
WHEREAS, the youth of La Porte are an important and valuable part of the
community with ideas and perspectives that offer unique insight into our City's quality of
life; and
WHEREAS, the City Council and City administrators of the City of La Porte
make decisions routinely that affect the youth of our community; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to provide the youth of La Porte with an
opportunity and a vehicle to respond to and provide input into the decisions and policies
that are made that affect young persons; and
WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the City Council that the best interests of the
citizens of the City of La Porte would be served by establishing a Youth Commission for
the City of La Porte; NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. A Youth Commission is hereby established for the City of La
Porte. The goals and objectives of the Commission shall be to develop an alliance among
youth, youth agencies, city government, schools, and the community to secure for all
children and youth the highest advantage in physical, mental, social, and moral
development, and to advise on how to solve the problems encountered in providing
services to the youth of the community. Furthermore, the Commission will work towards
unifying the youth of La Porte into a positive force for the good of the community.
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Section 2. The Commission will act as an advisory committee to the Mayor
and City Council on youth issues. The Commission shall consist of student
members of 14 to 18 years of age. They will be representatives from La Porte and area
junior and senior high schools. In addition to the _ student members, there will be _
adult advisors to the Commission for a total Commission membership of
Terms of office will be for two years. Students and adults desiring to serve on the
Commission will complete an application for a position and will be interviewed and
recommended by a panel appointed by the Commission. The recommendations will be
submitted to the City Secretary's Office and forwarded to the City Council for final
consideration. Initial appointments prior to creation of the panel shall be made by the
City Council based upon the recommendation of the City Manager's Office and the
appointees shall have an initial term of either one year or two years as determined by a
chance drawing for terms. The City of La Porte Youth Coordinator will serve as staff
liaison to the Commission.
Section 3. Regular meetings will be held during the school year at a time
established by a majority of the Commission members. A simple majority of members
shall constitute a quorum, and a majority vote of the quorum shall be required for any
action to be taken by the Commission.
Section 4. The Commission shall select a Youth Council consisting of a
mayor, mayor pro tem, two secretaries, a public relations representative, a treasurer and a
historian from among its membership at its initial meeting. Said officers shall serve for
one year or until such time as their successors are appointed.
Section 5. An annual report shall be presented by the chair of the
Commission to the Mayor and City Council of the Commission's interactions, activities,
and progress as related to its established purpose not later than June 30 of each year.
Additional reports shall be submitted as requested by either the City Council or the
Commission.
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Passed by the City Council this 24TH day of March, 2003.
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Norman L. Malone
Mayor
Martha A. Gillett
City Secretary
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Knox W. Askins
City Attorney
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: March 24. 2003
Appropriation
Requested By: Debra Brooks FeazeUe
Source of Funds: nla
Department: Adminidratinn
Account Number:
Report:
Resolution: X Ordinance:
Amount Budgeted:
Exhibits:
Resolution
Amount Requested:
Exhibits:
Budgeted Item: YES NO
Exhibits
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
At City Council's request, the Youth Commission was a discussion topic for the City Council
Retreat on Saturday, March 22.
The goals and objectives of the Commission are proposed to develop an alliance among youth,
youth agencies, city government, schools, and the community to secure for all children and youth
the highest advantage in physical, mental, social, and moral development, and to advise on how
to solve the problems encountered in providing services to the youth of the community.
Furthermore, the Commission will work towards unifying the youth of La Porte into a positive
force for the good of the community.
The Commission will act as an advisory committee to the Mayor and City Council on youth
issues.
Staff supports and recommends the establishment of a Youth Commission for La Porte.
Action ReQuired bv Council:
Consider approval or other action regarding a resolution establishing a Youth Commission for
the La Porte, Texas.
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Reqll.ested February 10, 2003
Requested By' Mayor Norman L. Malone
Appropriation
Source of Funds:
Department: Ma)'or aDd Cit)' COUD~i1
Account Number:
Report:
Resolution: X Ordinance:
Amount Budgeted:
Amount Requested:
Exhibits:
Budgeted Item: YES NO
Exhibits:
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
The Texas Municipal League suggested that each Texas city adopt a resolution to request funding for Homeland
Security. By approving the attached Resolution, the City of La Porte will show support on this matter.
Action Reauired bv Council:
Approved the attached Resolution encouraging members of the Texas Congressional delegation to actively support
funding for Homeland Security.
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WHEREAS, the 101' Congress passed legislation creating the Department of Homeland Security,' and
WHEREAS, the legislation creating the new department did not provide funding for President Bush's $3.5
billion First Responder Initiative; and
WHEREAS, the First Responder Initiative was intended to provide funding to help cities pay for planning,
training, equipment, and other resources to meet the challenges of preparing for and responding to terrorist attacks;
and
WHEREAS, Texas cities have been required to spend millions of dollars to implement heightened securit}
measures since September 1 J, 2001; and
WHEREAS, many Texas cities are experiencini: severe budget shortfalls;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL VED, that the City of La Porte, Texas strongly encourages members of the Texa.5
Congressional delegation to actively support passage of an appropriations bill that includes the $3.5 billion Firs,
Responder Initiative to provide funds to help cities pay for some of the resources needed to meet the cities' ne'M-
responsibilities for homeland security.
PASSED AND APPROVED, by the CITY COUNCIL on this, the 10TH day of February 2003.
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Mayor, City of La Porte