HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2014-84 - B&C ADA, Aging & Social Services*TdinanceNo. oov-i-89
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL ("COUNCIL") OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS AMENDING THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES, ADDING CHAPTER 2.100 "AMERICANS WITH
DISABILITIES ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY BOARD-, CHAPTER 2.110
"GEORGETOWN COMMISSION ON AGING-, CHAPTER 2.114
"STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY
BOARD" i REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
with the power to establish boards, commissions and committees to assist it in
carrying out its duties in accordance with State law; and
WHEREAS, the City Council now finds it necessary to amend Title 2 M
the Code of Ordinances by establishing the Americans with Disabilities
Accessibility Advisory Board, the GeorgetoA
wn •Commission •on ging, and t
Strategic Partnerships for Community ervices Advisory Board, and I
WHEREAS, on March 25, 2014, the City Council approved Resolution
032514-L adopting an ADA Transition Plan for the City of Georgetown which
included approval of the recommendation to establish an ADA Advisory
Committee; and
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WHEREAS, on April 8, 2014, the City Council authorized the
establishment of the Strategic Partnerships for Community Services Advisory
Board; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires that all Boards, Commissions, and
Committees ("Boards") ordinances and related bylaws be maintained following a
uniform standard; and
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Ordinan,ce: 2014- T U
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Date Approved: Octler 28. 2014
WHEREAS, on September 23, 2014 the City Council reviewed the
1�,roposed ordinance provisions and related bylaws at a workshop meeting; and
WHEREAS, the amendments contained in this ordinance were considered
and completed by the City Attorney's Office for deliberation and approval by the
City Council; and
WHEREAS, on October 14, 2014, the City Council approved the first
reading and recommended additions to Title 2 adding the Americans with
Visabilities Accessibility Advisory Board, the Georgetown Commission on
r PaAners'�ins for Cgisviou.-cife Services,14visory BozrW-
WHEREAS, every general ordinance enacted subsequent to codification
shall be enacted as an amendment to the Code, and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS THAT: I
Section 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this
ordinance are hereby found and declared to be true and correct and are
incorporated by reference herein and expressly made a part hereof, as if copied
verbatim.
Section 2. Portions of the following chapters of the Code of Ordinances
are hereby amended as described in Exhibit A" through
Exhibit A — Chapter 2.100 "Americans with Disabilities Accessibility
Advisory Board"
Exhibit B — Chapter 2.110 "Georgetown Commission on Aging"
Exhibit C — Chapter 2.114 "Strategic Partnerships for Community Services
Advisory Board"
Section 3. All ordinances that are in conflict with the provisions ru
this ordinance are, and the same are hereby, repealed and all other ordinances
the City 1
not in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance shall remain in fu
force and effect. 1
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Ordinance: 2014 --?4g'
Date Approved: October 28. 2014
Section 4. If any provision of this Ordinance, or application thereof, to
any person or circumstance, shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect
the other provisions, • application thereof, •' this ordinance which can be given
effect
• the invalid provision • application, and to this end the provisions
• this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable.
Section 5. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign this ordinance and the
City Secretary to attest. This Ordinance shall become effective and be in full
force and effect ten (10) days on and after publication in accordance with the
provisions of the Charter of the City of Georgetown.
PASSED AND APPROVED on First Reading on the 14 of October, 2014.
PASSED AND APPROVED on Second Reading on the 28 of October, 2014.
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Brettle, dliy Secretary KRoss, Mayor
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Date Approved: October 28. 2014
See. 2.100.010. Created; membership.
A. There is created the Americans with Disabilities Accessibility Advisory Board of the City
of Georgetown (the "Board"). This Chapter supplements the provisions of Code of
Ordinances Chapter 2.36 City Commissions, Committees, and Boards.
B. The Board shall consist of seven members. Members shall be appointed in accordance
with the City Charter. Members should include individuals with disabilities including
mobility limitations, sight impaired and/or hearing impaired, individuals with particular
expertise relating to issues of accessibility and/or other issues of concern to persons with
disabilities, and individuals affiliated with private or public organizations concerned with
issues of accessibility and/or other issues of concern to persons with disabilities.
See. 2.100.020. Purpose.
The purpose of the Board shall be to make recommendations to the City Council regarding
accessibility and other issues of concern to persons with disabilities. The Board will review the
City's American's with Disabilities Act Transition Plan (the "ADA Transition Plan") on an
annual basis and participate in the related processes to implement and/or amend the ADA
Transition Plan as necessary.
Exhibit A - Chapter 2.100 "Americans with Disabilities Accessibility Advisory Board" Page 1 of 1
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Chapter 2.110orgetown Commission on Aging"
Sec. 2.110.010. - Created; membership.
A. There is hereby created the '"Georgetown Commission on Aging"" of the City of
Georgetown (the "Commission"). This Chapter supplements the provisions of
Code of Ordinances Chapter 2.36 City Commissions, Committees, and Boards.
B. The Commission shall consist of nine members. Members shall be appointed in
accordance with the City Charter. Members shall be selected, with attention paid
to socio-economic diversification, from the following categories,
2. One member who is a caregiver to seniors;
3. Three senior members including:
(a) a senior living in assisted living; and
(b) a senior living in an active -adult age -restricted community; and
(c) a citizen -at -large senior citizen,
6. One professor, preferably from Southwestern University, who shall i-
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couraged to include student participation and interaction with the
Board. If a professor is not available, preference shall be given to a
student.
If no qualified applicants are available, preference will be given to seniors to fill
vacancies on the Commission as citizen -at -large members in accordance with the
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C. The members shall reside in the corporate City limits or the extraterritorial
jurisdiction of the City.
Sec. 2.110.020. - Purpose
A. Advise the City Council on the needs and status of seniors in the entire City and
Exhibit B - Chapter 2.110 "Georgetown Commission on Aging" Page 1 of 2
B. Determine and assess existing resources in the City which may be utilized by
seniors to meet their needs; and
C. Evaluate and assess proposed programs, grants and other governmental
activities which may impact seniors; and
D. Encourage, promote, assist, and safeguard the rights and abilities of older adults
throughout the community to maintain maximum health, well-being, and
independence; and
E. Serve as a liaison between the City Council and the community of senior citizens
in matters of public interest; and
F. Use available resources to inform senior citizens of community services in health,
nutrition, recreation, housing, transportation and safety, and
G. Receive input from the senior czen community including input from other
individuals and organizations on issues relevant to the senior community; and
Sec. 2.110.030. - Definitions.
"Senior" is defined as a person 60 years of age or older.
Exhibit B - Chapter 2.110 "Georgetown Commission on Aging" Page 2 of 2
Chapter 2.114 "Strategic Partnerships for Community Services
Advisory Board"
Sec. 2.114.010. - Created; membership.
A. There is created the "Strategic Partnerships for Community Services Advisory
Board" of the City of Georgetown (the "Board"). This Chapter supplements the
provisions of Code of Ordinances Chapter 2.36 City Commissions, Committees,
and Boards.
B. The Board shall consist of five members. Members shall be appointed in
accordance with the City Charter. Members shall be selected from the following
categories including:
1. One member who is a CPA or Accountant, preferably with nonprofit
financial background; and
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Two citizens -at -large with relevant expertise in fields such as health care,
including vision and dental healthcare, education, etc.
If no qualified individuals are available, appointments shall be made *in
accordance with the Code of Ordinances Chapter 2.36.030(G).
C. The members shall reside in the corporate City limits.
Sec. 2.114.020. - Purpose.
The City of Georgetown values partnerships with organizations that are committed
addressing our community's greatest public challenges. The purpose of City funding
the nonprofit sector is to cultivate and sustain partnerships with 501(c)3 organizatio
that strengthen the City's key priorities in the following areas: Public Safet
Transportation, Housing; Parks and Recreation, Veteran Services; and Safety Net. 11
Board will participate in the grant funding process, will review and evalua
applications submitted for City funds, and will make recommendations to the Cli
Council in accordance with the policies and guidelines established by the City Council.
Exhibit C - Chapter 2.114 "Strategic Partnerships for Community Services Advisory Board" Page 1 of 1