HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2016-04 City of La Porte adopting an ANTI-NIMBYism Action Plan; Finding Compliance with the Open Meetings Law2016-04
RESOLUTION NO. 2016- Cl, -
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTS, TEXAS, ADOPTING AN
ANTI-NIMBYism ACTION PLAN; FINING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW;
AND PRON/IE3ING AN EFFECTIVE E3ATE HEREOF.
WHEREAS, It is the policy of the City of La Porte to discourage 'NIMBYism' within our community;
and
WHEREAS, NIMBY is an acronym for "Not In My Backyard"; and
WHEREAS, The U -S_ department of Housing and Urban development defines NIMBYism as "a
mentality adopted by those who reject certain changes to their communities"; and
WHEREAS, The NIMBY mentality makes it difficult for communities to consider compromise,
recognize personal property rights, and/or seek alternatives, all which can impact growth and
development; and
WHEREAS, The City of La Porte understands the importance of informed residents, the importance
of fair housing, and a diversified tax base; and
WHEREAS, The City cf La Porte will strive to see that new developments, including those that offer
fair and affordable housing opportunities within the City of La Porte, are considered with cooperation
�nd understanding_
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVEtJ BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA PORTS, TEXAS=
Section 1. To address NIMBYism, the City of La Porte, Texas will:
1) Increase awareness by distributing and making accessible clear and accurate
information on proposed developments through available community resources.
2) Respond to community concerns at public forums.
3) Provide a copy of this plan to local elected and non -elected officials to raise awareness
of NIMBYism.
4) Encourage developers to construct well-designed buildings that compliment surrounding
neighborhoods_
5) Inform developers of potential NIMBY concerns during pre -development meetings with
City of La Porte staff_ Staff will share previous experiences with issues which created
NIMBYism in the community and encourage the developer to work within the adjoining
neighborhoods to ensure the proposed project compliments the neighborhood and can
--_ ! become an asset to the City of La Porte_
Section 2. The City Council of the City of La Porte 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 is
posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law
receding this meeting, as required by 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 3. This Resolution shall be effective upon its passage and approval.
this
Adopted , "
p 5 of Q 2016 by the City Council of City of La Porte, Texas.
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