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HomeMy WebLinkAboutr.92 RESOLUTION NUMBER 92-01 CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE RESOLUTION RELATING TO SIGNATURES ON CHECKS DRAWN ON CITY ACCOUNTS; AUTHORIZING SUCH SIGNATURES AND AUTHORIZING USE OF FACSIMILE SIGNATURES; AND CONTAINING FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT WHEREAS, the South Main Bank of Houston has been selected as the depository for the funds of the City; and, WHEREAS, the South Main Bank of Houston requires a resolution authorizing officers of the City to sign checks, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS: Section 1. In addition to the City Treasurer IIChristopher D. Taylorll one of the following officers are authorized to sign checks drawn on the Payroll Account (90-1136-6): A. Whitt F. Johnson, Mayor B. Michael A. Tanner, City Manager C. Victoria N. Imo, Chief Accountant Section 2. In addition to the City Treasurer IIChristopher D. Taylorll one of the following officers are authorized to sign checks drawn on the General Fund (90-1135-8): A. Whitt F. Johnson, Mayor B. Robert E. Kelly, Mayor Pro Tern C. Michael A. Tanner, City Manager D. Victoria N. Imo, Chief Accountant Section 3. In addition to the City Treasurer IIChristopher D. Taylorll one of the following officers are authorized to sign checks drawn on the Time Open Account (90-1140-4): A. Whitt F. Johnson, Mayor B. Robert E. Kelly, Mayor Pro Tern C. Michael A. Tanner, City Manager D. Victoria N. Imo, Chief Accountant Section 4. In addition to the City Treasurer IIChristopher D. Taylorll one of the following officers are authorized to sign checks drawn on the Cash Bail Bond Fund (90-1139-0): A. Mi chae 1 A. Tanner, Ci ty Manager B. Iola Pickul, Municipal Court Clerk C. Victoria N. Imo, Chief Accountant r ,_. - _... ~"=-rJ r-~~""""'" 1"1 I, ;1111.:11 .~"--"-~-_."-.--"- l~ , " Section 5. In addition to the City Treasurer "Christopher D. aylor" one of the fo 11 owi ng offi cers are authori zed to sign checks drawn on the Group Health Plan Account (90-1142-2): A. Whitt F. Johnson, Mayor B. Michael A. Tanner, City Manager C. Victoria N. Imo, Chief Accountant Section 6. In addition to the City Treasurer "Christopher D. Taylorll one of the following officers are authorized to sign checks drawn on the Healthnet Account (90-1137-4): A. Whitt F. Johnson, Mayor B. Michael A. Tanner, City Manager C. Victoria N. lmo, Chief Accountant Section 7. In addition to the Ci ty Treasurer "Chri stopher D. Taylorll one of the following officers are authorized to sign checks drawn on the Utility Deposit Refund Account (90-1138-2): A. Whitt F. Johnson, Mayor B. Michael A. Tanner, City Manager C. Victoria N. Imo, Chief Accountant Section 8. All signatures may be signed either manually or by facsimile in accordance with article 717J-l of the Texas Uniform Facsimile Signature of Public Officials Act. S ect-:i-O-l'l 9 . A ll--r-es.o.lut ion san d 0 f r,eso.lutinn sin con fl i c t herewith are repealed to the extent of the conflict only. Section 10. If any word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, shall ever be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this resolution and the application of such word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this resolution to any other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. Section 11. The City Council officially finds, determines and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of each meeting at which this resolution was discussed, considered or acted upon was given in the manner required by the Open Meetings Law, TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN. Art. 6252-17, as amended, and that each such meeti nghas been open to the pub 1 i c as requi red by law at all times during such discussion, consideration and action. The City Council ratifies, approves and confirms such notices and the contents and posting thereof. PASSED AND APPROVED this ~ day of .~ Voting Aye: Voting No: Absent: ~ , 19~). JJ~+7}~4,J 1 t F. JOhnson. Mayor ATTEST: (SEAL) - --'~==-.~~::::,_~~--_C---~-_._~_.__.-----:E-'-~'~'_"C'-~',~_""=_;..,.''''.... . - -"~,,~~~ _'"'--...l~------ ~ ~r. RESOLUTION NUMBER 92-02 WHEREAS, it has been determined that it will be advantageous to designate qualified employees as Deputy Municipal Court Clerks for the purpose of signing complaints; and WHEREAS, the following employees are qualified to assume the duties of Deputy Municipal Court Clerks for this purpose: Beverly Appman, Dispatch Personnel Michelle Allen, Dispatch Personnel Mark Bumbera, Dispatch Personnel Silvia Biagiotti, Dispatch Personnel NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLAC'E, TEXAS: Section 1. That City Council hereby names and appoints Beverly Appman, Michelle Allen, Mark Bumbera, and Silvia Biagiotti as Deputy Municipal Court Clerks of the City of West University Place for the purpose of signing complaints. Section 2. That the appointments of Beverly Appman, Michelle Allen, Mark Bumbera,and Silvia Biagiotti as Deputy Municipal Court Clerks shall become effective immediately from and after the passage and approval of this Resolution. Section 5. All resolutions and parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflfct only. Section 6. If any word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, shall ever be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this resolution and the application of such word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this resolution to any other persons or circumst~nces shall not be affected thereby. Section 7. The City Council officially finds, determines and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of each meeting at whtch this resolution was discussed, considered or acted upon was given" in the manner required by the Open Meetings Law, TEX. REV., CIV. STAT~\ ANN. art. 6252-17, as amended, and that each such meeting has been open to the pub 1 i c as requ i red by law at all times during such discussion, consideration and action. The City Council ratifies ,approves and confirms such notices and the contents and posting thereof. ~~ - - -L~':.:~.":~~~-~'_-"::---'II .r: . J: ~-~~~~'-~-:I~_ _ ;itLI.L .-.^-----.-~,--------.------ RESOLUTION NUMBER'92-02 PASSED AND APPROVED this 24th day of February , 1992. Voting Aye: Voting No: Absent: Signed: ATTEST: Approved as to Form: ( SEAL) James L. Dougherty, Jr. City Attorney 2 ~-~-r== r~""''" "~~~'~~~":r'l ~--------_._---._----------- .ill;;( . ,. " RESOLUTION NUMBER 92-03 A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING MONEY AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING NEGOTIATION OF A CONTRACT TO PURCHASE A PROPERTY KNOWN AS 4102 BYRON STREET; AND CONTAINING FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT. WHEREAS, the City Council has heretofore determined that additional real property is. needed in conjunction with municipal operations; and . WHEREAS, the City Council has heretofore authorized the negotiation of an Earnest Money Contract for the acquisition of the Lot Thirteen (13), Block Twenty-seven (27), of Colonial Terrace, Section C, in the City of West University Place, in Harris County, Texas, according to the map records of said County (also known as 4102 Byron), and the City Council hereby finds and determines that there is a need to make a public expenditure for the purchase of such property, and that such expenditure is for a municipal purpose as authorized by state law; NOW, THEREFORE: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS: Section L That the.sumof.$140,000.00 is hereby appropriated from the General Fund for. payment of the purchase price and other acquisition costs of Lot 13, Block 27, Colonial Terrace, Section C, and the Earnest Money Contract for such property is hereby approved and authorized in substantially the form attached to this resolution. Section 2. That Whitt F. Johnson, Mayor of the City of West University Place, Texas be, and he is hereby authorized to negotiate and execute an earnest money contract for said purchase and further, that the"Mayor or Mayor Pro Tern (or his designee) is hereby authorized to execute all additional documents to conclude the purchase and sale. ATTEST: Kay 1 Holloway City Secretary (SEAL) Signed: Approved as to Form: James l. Dougherty, Jr. Ci ty Attorney E:"'.i'-:.=:==:-~~~='-="""- -,-.. ~-------'--:E-C""_-",.~:_~,,-...,,,..,._~."~'~7.'=_O_'~1-__ -~.,------ CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE RESOLUTION NUMBER 92-04 STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF HARRIS TO THE STATE PURCHASING AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMISSION WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of West University Place, Texas, pursuant to the authority granted by Sections 271.081-271.083 Local Government Code, V.T.C.A., as amended, desires to participate in described purchasing programs of the State Purchasing and General Services Commission; and WHEREAS, the City Council is in the opinion that participation in these programs will be l1ighly beneficial to the taxpayers of the city through the anticipated savings to be realized; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS: Section 1. That the City Council does request that the State Purchas i ng and General Servi ces Commi ss i on to i nc 1 ude its stated need on the Commission's annual contracts, whereby Mike Tanner, City Manager, is authorized and directed to sign and deliver all necessary requests and other documents in connection therewith for and on behalf of the City of West University Place. Section 2. All resolutions and parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict only. Section 3. If any word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, shall ever be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this resolution and the application of such word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this resolution to any other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. Section 4. The City Counci 1 officially finds, determines and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of each meeting at which this resolution was discussed, considered or acted upon was given in the manner required by the Open Meetings Law, TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN. art. 6252-17, as amended, and that each such meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during such discussion, consideration and action. The City Council ratifies, approves and confirms such notices and the contents and posting thereof. _J L ,:_,=--=:::"'_:::"c::"::::TI [ JL_ . _____~,_,..Lll'-~._.--c--------- Resolution Number 92-04 PASSED AND APPROVED this 9th day of March , 1992. Councilmembers Voting Aye: Councilmembers Voting No: Councilmembers Absent: Signed: ..~u Whitt F. ATTEST: (SEAL) - - T~~--~ __._~oo~'~"'~~,,-'_-----.'_' or Approved as to Form: James L. Dougherty, Jr. City Attorney 2 ,.., i' Illil~_I"'- ---------- Resolution Number 92-04 City of West University Place, Texas THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF HARRIS ~ ~ CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE ~ I, Kaylynn Holloway, City Secretary of the City of West University Pl ace, Texas, do hereby certi fy that the foregoing is a true, full and correct copy of RESOLUTION NUMBER 92-04 , as approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of West University Place, Texas, in regular session, on Monday, March 9, 1992, and duly filed in the office of the City Secretary of the said City of West University Place, 3800 University Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77005. GIVEN under my hand and seal of the City of West University Place, Texas, this 11th day of March , 1992 . ~~~~ ~1~llOWay , City Secretary City of West University Place, Texas (SEAL) 3800 University Boulevard Houston, Texas 77005 3 713/668-4441 ~. '~ ~.....":L.--___. CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE RESOLUTION NUMBER 92-05 WHEREAS, Joey Sanders, was employed by the City of West University Place, Texas on June 26, 1991; and WHEREAS, Joey Sanders has served the City as a Police Officer during the past nine months of his employment; and WHEREAS, Joey Sanders, while on patrol recognized and reported a house fire; and WHEREAS, Joey Sanders realized that the occupants of the house were in danger; and WHEREAS, Joey Sanders, without regard to personal lnJury entered the burning structure and dragged the victim out saving her life; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS: Section 1. That the City of West University Place, Texas, acting by and through its duly authorized City Council, hereby commends Joey Sanders for his performance above and beyond the call of duty. Section 2. That the City Council recognizes and appreciates Joey Sanders as a valuable employee of the City and for the manner in which he faithfully performs his responsibilities. Section 3. That the City Council expresses this commendation for valor on behalf of all residents of the City of West. University Place, Texas. Section 4. That this Resolution be spread in full upon the minutes of City Council and that the Mayor be, and he is hereby, authorized to deliver to Joey Sanders a true copy hereof, signed by each member of the City Council. PASSED AND APPROVED this ____ day of lL. ~~ ~F h~ WhittF. Johnson, Mayor Bob Kelly, Mayor Pro Tern Janice Lang, Councilmember Cullen Duke, Councilmember ATTEST: Kaylynn Holloway City Secretary -~_._'--------~->"-"~-~_----,=~___._~.::L!I~--'--------:LC~ 1 j "-.=o,'-"c-"'=----o-.-~'~_:r:~___ _________~~_....iJlilt..&i[:' - RESOLUTION NUMBER 92-06 WHEREAS, it is the obligation of the City Council, pursuant to provisions of the City Charter and ordina'nces heretofore adopted, to appoint members to various committees; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and members of the City Council, by Resolution 91-15, adopted on August 26, 1991, appointed qualified citizens to serve on the Parks Board for the City of West University Place, Texas; and WHEREAS, the resignation of one of the committee members has created a vacancy on the commjttee; and WHEREAS, the Chairman of the Parks Board has recommended that the following person be appointed to fill the vacancy on the Parks Board; and WHEREAS, a certain person has indicated a desire and willingness to serve as a member of the committee. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS: Section 1. That the following person be appointed to serve as a member of the Parks Board: Margaret Sanchez Section 2. That the person hereby appointed shall serve on the Parks Board without compensation. Section 3. That the person hereby appointed shall serve until the next regular city election of the City Council and thereafter until the appointment and qualification of her successor. Section 4. All resolutions and parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed~to the extent of the conflict only. Section 5. If any word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, shall 'ev.er be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this resolution and the application of such word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this resolution to any other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. -----,'-~ --c=::::c:::::=-_ --'-~Tl----:rCu'-'---~~CCIL...... 1",..l.l1lJiJlL ____n__'_~ Section 6. The City Council officially finds, determines and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of each meeting at which this resolution was discussed, considered or acted upon was given in the manner required by the Open Meetings Law, TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN. art. 6252-17, as amended, and that each such meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during such discussion, consideration and action. The City Council ratifies, approves and confirms such notices and the contents and posting thereof. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS the ,:::< ~ day of ~ 1992. , Voting Aye: Voting No: Absent: Signed: ATTEST: Approved as to Form: Kayly Holloway City Secretary (SEAL) James L. Dougherty, Jr. City Attorney r-,"-' ~~~~~~-~----r~-~i!~'--'----'------";ll I: IliiIFII:O------.---- ---- CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE RESOLUTION NUMBER 92-07 WHEREAS, James A. Jenkins, was by popular vote elected to serve as a member of the City of West University Place on two occasions on May 6, 1989 and on May 4, 1991; and WHEREAS, during all of such service to the City James A. Jenkins has performed his duties in such a manner as to reflect credit upon himself, his family and the City; and WHEREAS, James A. Jenkins declined to accept a nomination as Mayor Pro-Tern during his last term of office, which exemplified his cooperative attitude to work with others for the best interest of the City forgiving his personal interest; and WHEREAS, Councilman Jenkins was a leader in reorganization that saved the City thousands of dollars each year; and WHEREAS, Councilman Jenkins was receptive to the citizens needs and interceded on their behalf when critical occasions arose; and WHEREAS, Councilman James A. Jenkins has elected to resign from the City Council on February 29, 1992; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council to give recognition to Jim Jenkins for his faithful service to the City and Citizens of West University Place; and NOW, THEREFORE, BY RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE: Section 1. The City Council acting by and through its duly authorized authority, hereby commends James A. Jenkins for his years of dedicated service to the citizens and to the City. . Section 2. That the City Council expresses its grateful appreciation to James A. Jenkins for his unselfish devotion to his responsibilities as a member of the City Council and the manner in which he brought new ideas and concepts into the City's operation. Section 3. That this Resolution be spread in full upon the minutes of the City Council and the Mayor be, and he is hereby, authorized to deliver to James A. Jenkins a true copy hereof, signed by each member of the City Council. PASSED AND APPROVED this 23rdday of March, 1992. Whitt F. Johnson, Mayor Bob Kelly, Mayor Pro Tern '>; Janice Lang, Councilmember Cullen Duke, Councilmember ATTEST: Kaylynn Holloway City Secretary -"-e:c." --------~ r==o--~r=~. - -::1_l.__ ______-------'--'--'__.,...LA...I:-. 1R~snlutinn nf THE TRASH BUSTERS COMMI'ITEE .4~r~as, the Trash Busters of West University Elementary School are interested in the environment; .4~r~as, the Trash Busters of West University Elementary School are concerned about excessive use of water for lawns; .4~r~us, the Trash Busters of West University Elementary School believe that sprinkler systems should be installed with rain sensors, a device that will prevent the sprinkler from running in the rain; .h~r~us, the Trash Busters of West University Elementary School understand that the installation of rain sensors on sprinkler systems costs under $50; .h~r~as, the Trash Busters of West University Elementary SC,hOOI understand the Plumbing Code of the City of West University could be amended to require all future installations of sprinkler systems to have a rain sensor; N nur mq ~r ~f nr ~, Elizabeth Lewis, as the representative of the Trash Busters Committee presents this resolution to the Mayor and City Council of the City of West University Place: ifj~ it r~snl\t~b: The Trash Busters Committee requests that City Council send to the' Building Standards Committee the proposal that all future installations of sprinkler ' systems include a rain sensor. ~,~ E-' ~ 7' n. \:... p -\.. h L P l \I \ S Elizabeth LeWis, Representative. ---~~,., rc~"''''''"~-'c'''''''~''''~ -'---'1 I iiilL.I"-- F. , '~J i , { [~ ( , CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE RESOLUTION NUMBER 92-08 WHEREAS, The City of West University Place (the "Participant") is a political subdivision of the State of Texas and is empowered to delegate to a public funds investment pool the authority to invest funds, to act as a custodian of investments purchased with local investment funds; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Participant and its inhabitants to invest local funds in investments that yield the highest possib le rate of return, whi le providing necessary safekeeping and protection of the principal; and WHEREAS, the Treasurer of the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company (the "Trust Company"), has created ITexPool", a public funds investment pool, to effectuate the goals of providing investments at the highest possible ~ yield and maintaining complete safety of the funds of the Participant. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED 'BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS: Section 1. That the City of West University Place, Texas shall enter into a Participation Agreement to establish an account in its name with the Trust Company's Local Government Investment Pool, ITexPool", for the purpose of transmitting local funds for investment by the Trust Company in TexPool. Section 2. That the following individuals, whose signatures appear on page 2 of this Resolution, are officers, employees, or authorized representatives of the Participant and are each hereby authorized to transmit funds to the Trust Company for investment in TexPool and are each further authorized to withdraw funds from time to time, to issue letters of instruction, and to take all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds; ---- - r ~ "', 1 , 1III.IIr Resolution No. 92-08 1. Name: Michael A. Tanner City Manager Signatu~~ 2. Name: Christopher D. Taylor ...... Signature: Director of Finance Administration c4t tJj;L and 3. Name: Victoria Imo Chief Accountant Signature: J, 'vb>nA Ie'Y\AJ Section 3. That this resolution and its authorization shall continue in full force and effect unti 1 amended or revoked by the Participant, and until the Trust Company receives a copy of any such amendment or revocation. . The Trust Company is entitled to rely on this resolution until such time. Section 4. All resolutions and parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are repealed to the extent of the conflict only. Section 5. If any word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, shall ever be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this resolution and the application of such word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this resolution to any other persons or ci rcumstances shall not be affected thereby. Section 6. The City Council Officially finds, determines and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of each meeting at which this resolution was discussed, considered or acted upon was given in the manner required by the Open Meetings Law, TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN. Art. 6252-17, as amended, and that each such meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during such discussion, consideration and action. The City Council ratifies, approves and confirms such notices and the contents and posting thereof. T='~~o'~'~-~---rO"""OTC"'C--"'C' "'11 !' . "III; If' ---.-- - --- Resolution No. 92-08 PASSED AND APPROVED thi s ~$. day of _~h-? Voting Aye: Voting No: , 1992. Absent: ~1~'~ Wit F..Johnso Mayor ATTEST: Approved as to Form: JamesL. Dougherty, Jr~-- City Attorney (SEAL) ~_._.._,_._._---,._-_.__..._.~ - r--:'-- .-- ,------~E-~-~~'~"'1'~.-----.- --T"-""" '.--- -----.-.-'..1 ""11>1 /.;...., r z'!. ( , RESOLUTION NO. 92-09 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, NOMINATING A CANDIDATE FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HARRIS COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of West University Place desires to cooperate with the other thirteen members of the incorporated Municipalities of the Metro System for appoi ntment of a member of the Board of Di rectors of the Metropolitan Transit Authority. WHEREAS, Mrs. P. J. Lionetti has expressed a desire to serve again as a member of the Transit Board and has, heretofore, served with much dedication and efficiency. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS: That the City of West University Place, Texas acting by and through its duly authori zed Ci ty Counci 1 nomi nates Mrs. P. J. Lionetti as candidate for the Board of Directors of the Harris County Metropolitan Transit Authority for a two-year term commencing August 1, 1992. PASSED AND APPROVED this 8th day of JUNE 1992. CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE Lt k:/? S);~' Whitt F. JohnSO~ Mayor ATTEST: ~~/- Kay Ho 11 oway Ci ty Secretary L........--. - r --, ["' 11 II!' " R[SOLUTION NUMBER 92-10 CIT+ OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE RESOLUTION REJATING TO SIGNATURES ON CHECKS DRAWN ON CITY ACCOU~TS; AUTHORIZING SUCH SIGNATURES AND AUTHORIZING USE OF FACSIMILE SIGNATURES; AND CONTAINING FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT WHEREAS, the West Uryiversity Bank, N.A. has been selected as the depository for the funds of the City; and, I WHEREAS, the West University Bank, N.A. requires a resolution authorizing officers of t~e City to sign checks, NOW, THEREFORE, BE I~ RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS: Section 1. In add~tion to the City Treasurer IIChristopher D. Taylorll one of the following officers is authorized to sign checks drawn on the Payroll Accotlnt:' A. Whitt F. JOhnsoJ, Mayor B. Michael A. TannJr, City Manager C. Victoria N. ImoJ Chief Accountant Section 2. In add~tion to the City Treasurer IIChristopher D. Taylorll one of the fo 11 owi ng offi cers is authori zed to sign checks drawn on the General Fund~ A. Whitt F. JOhnsoJ, Mayor B. Robert E. KellyJ Mayor Pro Tern C. Michael A. Tanner, City Manager Section 3. In add~tion to the City Treasurer IIChristopher D. Taylorll one of the fo 11 owi ng offi cers is authori zed to sign checks drawn on the Group Health Iplan Account: A. Whitt F. Johnso~, Mayor B. Michael A. Tanner, City Manager C. Victoria N. ImoJ Chief Accountant Section 4. In add~tion to the City Treasurer IIChristopher D. Taylorll one of the fo 11 owi ng offi cers is authori zed to sign checks drawn on the Healthnet Acdount: A. Whitt F. JOhnsoJ, Mayor B. Michael A. TannJr, City Manager C. Victoria N. Imoj Chief Account~nt Section 5. All signatures may be signed either manually or by facsimile in accordance I with article 717J-1 of the Texas Uniform Facsimile Signature of Public Officials Act. r~~O~'~'~'~~~,,~~--'-"-r'--',"~'O""" ""J""'---- I II' Section 6. All resolutions and parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are repealed to the extent of the conflict only. Section 7. If any word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, shall ever be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this resolution and the application of such word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this resolution to any other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. Section 8. The City Council officially finds, determines and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of each meeting at which this resolution was discussed, considered or acted upon was given in the manner required by the Open Meetings Law, TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN. Art. 6252-17, as amended, and that each such meeting has been open to the publ ic as required by law at all times during such discussion, consideration and action. The City Council ratifies, approves and confirms such notices and the contents and posting thereof. ~. ~..~ PASSED AND APPROVED this /fJiIt day of .~ / ,1992. Voting Aye: Voting No: Absent: l)~ /lp Whitt F. Johnson . Mayor ATTEST: (SEAL) '-"-'--'l"'-",":O== - . .-.--~-. "' ~ w", ! .' ......----."]" 1 ,_jJ."" II II I! I RESOLUTION NUMBER 92-11 CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE WHEREAS, the Texas Forest Service in cooperation with the United States Forest Service and the Texas Urban Forestry Council, Inc., has established an urban and community forestry challenge cost-share program; and WHEREAS, funds or other support shall be provided under such program to eligible communities and organizations on a competitive basis for urban forestry projects; and WHEREAS,the City of West University Place is interested in preserving the existing urban forest in the city and with assistance help rectify all existing conditions which damage our mature trees. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS: Section 1. The City Council approves and authorizes an application to the America the Beautiful - Texas Initiative Challenge Grant Program for a grant relating to the preservation of the Urban Forest of West University Place, Texas. The City Council also approves and authorizes all necessary contracts and related documents. The Mayor is authorized to sign and deliver such application, contracts and documents and to take all other action necessary for the proper completion and pursuit of the application. Section 2. The Mayor is hereby designated as the City's representative for dealing with the America the Beautiful - Texas Initiative Challenge Grant Program in connection with this project. The Director of Finance and Administration is hereby designated as the City.s fiscal officer to receive funds pursuant to the grant applied for. Section 3. The City Council endorses, permits and encourages the planting of trees on public property and designated park areas in the city. Section 4. The City Council appropriates and commits up to $36,200.00 to provide for the recruiting and hiring of an Urban Forester. These project costs are to be matched, up to a maximum of $10,00.00 via a grant to be received from the America The Beautiful-Texas Initiative Challenge Program. Section 5. All resoluti~nsand parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict only. Section 6. If any word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this resolution or the application thereof to _ =___~__~__~__....._'':'_L---'-'-'''''''''''''''' --------- --- - -,----..------. any person or circumstance, shall ever be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this resolution and the application of such word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part, of this resolution to any other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. Section 7. The City Council officially finds, determines and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of each meeting at which this resolution was discussed, considered or acted upon was given in the manner required by the Open Meetings Law, TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN. art. 6252-17, as amended, and that each such meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during such discussion, consideration and action. The City Council ratifies, approves and confirms such notices and the contents and posting thereof. Section 8. This resolution shall take effect and be in force immediately from and after its passage and signatu e. PASSED AND APPROVED thi s the /.:3 t1Lday of Voting Aye: Voting No: Absent: 1992. Signed: l~lil ~ Whit F. ~ohnson Mayor ATTEST: ~~ Kaylyn . ol1ow.y ~ City Secretary (SEAL) r::-:--:-:-:-:-::-:-:',_________-::-:_~ r:---'----=Y=-----"- -'-'=-=-, ':J'.:L '-'- .:~ ,---_.~-- RESOLUTION NUMBER 92-12 WHEREAS, it is the obligation of the City Council, pursuant to provisions of the City Charter and ordinances heretofore adopted, to appoint members to various committees; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and members of the City Council, by Resolution 91-13, adopted on August 26, 1991, appointed qualified citizens to serve on the Zoning and Planning Commission for the City of West University Place, Texas; and WHEREAS, the resignation of one of the committee members has created a vacancy on the committee; and WHEREAS, the Chairman of the Zoning and Planning Commission has recommended that the following person be appointed to fill the vacancy on the Zoning and Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, a certain person has indicated a desire and willingness to serve as a member of the committee. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS: Section 1. That the following person be appointed to serve as a member of the Zoning and Planning Commission: Gerald Pels Section 2. That the person hereby appointed shall serve on the Zoning and Planning Commission without compensation. Section 3. That the person hereby appointed shall serve until the next regular city election of the City Council and thereafter until the appointment and qualification of his successor. Section 4. All resolutions and parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of the confl i ct only. Section 5. If any word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, shall ever be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this resolution and the application of such word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or ,- Ilr -- 'l'--r----~"---~~-~Tl other part of this resolution to any other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. Section 6. The City Council officially finds, determines and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of each meeting at which this resolution was discussed, considered or acted upon was given in the manner required by the Open Meetings Law, TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN. art. 6252-17, as amended, and that each such meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during such discussion, consideration and action. The City Council ratifies, approves and confirms such notices and the contents and posting thereof. c;: PAS5.ED A~D APPROVED THIS the ~~ , 1992. Voting Aye: Voting No: Absent: li6t'day of Signed: ~. Ld~tuJL, . ~ Whitt F. Johnson . . Mayor ATTEST: ~~ City Secretary (SEAL) J RESOLUTION NUMBER 92-13 WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF APPRAISAL ROLL, ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR IS CERTI FICATE AND RELATED INFORMATION; DESIGNATING A PERSON TO CALCULATE CERTAIN TAX RATES, MAKE CERTAIN PUBLICATIONS AND PERFORM OTHER RELATED TASKS; DECIDING ON THE AMOUNT OF SURPLUS AND UNENCUMBERED FUNDS TO BE USED TO PAY DEBT SERVICE; AND CONTAINING RELATED PROVISIONS. WHEREAS, on August 27, 1992, the governing body of the City of West University Place (the "Taxing Unit") received the attached certificate, appraisal roll and related information from its assessor and collector of taxes, which certificates and appraisal roll are incorporated into this resolution and made a part hereof for all purposes; and WHEREAS, the governing body desire to proceed with the steps necessary to levy ad valorem taxes; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE: Section 1. The matters described in the preamble of this reso 1 uton are found and determi ned to be true and correct and are adopted, ratified and conformed. Section 2. The City Council of the City of West University Place hereby designates the following person(s) to take the action described below: Christopher D. Taylor Tax Assessor-Collector Patricia Koo Deputy Tax Assessor-Collector, with full authority to act in the absence of the Tax Assessor-Collector or in the case the Tax Assessor-Collector fails to take such action within a reasonable time. Section 3. The City Council of the City of West University Place hereby authorizes and directs the above-named person(s) to take the following actions: ~-.-- _....--.-.._.., - ::I.._'::L.-~___________._____';'....__"J..;.L--'''~_' ---------- Resolution Number 92-13 (a) Calculate the effective tax rate and the rollback tax rate under the Texas Property Tax Code. (b) Submit such rates to the City Council. (c) Publ ish such rates, as well as the additional information requi red by the Texas Property Tax Code, in the form and manner required by such Code, at the earliest practicable time. (d) Make arrangements for the subject of taxes to be included on the agenda for the next practicable meeting of the City Council following the publication of such information. (e) Report on such publication to the governing body. (f) Take all other action necessary or incidental to any of the foregoing steps or to the timely levy and collection of taxes by the Taxing Unit. Section 4. (a) All actions by the assessor and collector of taxes prior to this date with respect to such calculations an publications are approved, ratified and confirmed in all respects. (b) For purposes of completing Schedule B of the notice of tax rates prescribed by the State Property Tax Board, it is hereby decided to use $343,218.00 out of the surplus or unencumbered funds (to be shown on Schedule A) to pay debt service. Section 5. All resolutions and parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflicts only. Section 6. If any word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, shall ever be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this resolution and the application of such word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this resolution to any other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. ------~- -L-L__:~:...____~~---r-~'-T'~~'-' "-'LL..._~, I ,__jJllLlUu::.c----------------- Resolution Number 92-13 Section 7. The City Council officially finds, determines and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of each meeting at which this resolution was discussed, considered or acted upon was given in the manner required by the Open Meetings Law, TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN. art. 6252-17, as amended, or other governing law, and that each such meeting has been open to the publjc as required by law at all times during such discussion, consideration and action. The governing body ratifies, approves and confirms such notices and the contents and posting thereof. Section 8. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption and signature. PASSED AND APPROVED this df!Jl,Z:ji( day of 1992. ~~ , Voting Yes: Voting No: Absent: Signed: SEAL ATTEST: a 1 n Holloway City Secretary ., __~m__~_~___~_ --r -'T----r~-"'. .. 11 1IIIIUf'--..... RESOLUTION 92-14 APPOINTMENT OF HEALTH OFFICER WHEREAS, it is the obligation of the City Council, pursuant to provisions of the City Charter and ordinances heretofore adopted, to appoint members to various positions; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and members of the City Council have contacted qualified citizens to serve as the City Health Officer of the City of West University Place, Texas; and WHEREAS, the resignation of the City Health Officer has created a vacancy. WHEREAS, certain persons have indicated a desire and willingness to serve as the City Health Officer. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS: Sect ion 1. Tha t the fo 11 owi ng person be appoi nted to serve as City Health Officer: Dale E. Kester, M.D. Section 2. That the person hereby appointed as the City Health Officer shall serve without compensation. Section 3. That the person hereby appointed as the City Health Officer shall serve until the appointment and qualification of his successor. Section 4. All resolutions and parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict only. Section 5. If any word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, shall ever be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this resolution and the application of such word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of thi s reso 1 uti on to any other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. Section 6. The City Council officially finds, determines and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of each meeting at which this resolution was discussed, considered or acted upon was given in the manner requi red by the Open Meeti ngs Law, TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN. art. 6252-17, as amended, and that each such meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during such discussion, consideration and action. ,The City Council ratifies, ',; Resolution Number 92-14 approves and confirms such notices and the contents and posting thereof. PASSED AND APPROVED this 12th day of October , 1992. Voting Aye: Voting No: Absent: ~ A .1.lIH ~ . ~ J1)..yl / ~~ F. Johnson. ayor ATTEST: Kay Ho 11 oway City Secretary (SEAL) 2 1.:_ . ~ " . --j::J r-=-~~"~=-''''== -"--::r ___ :J...-.__ __ _._.___~~----..-J...l__....LjI.ll.lL.Iil:. --- I' ., I ,..~. I / I RESOLUTION NUMBER 92-15 CREATION OF A PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, it is the obligation of the City Council, pursuant to provisions of the City Charter and ordinances heretofore adopted, to create, abolish, consolidate, and divide offices and departments in the interest of the City; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and members of the City Council have determined that the demand and cost for parks and recreation activities have increased each year in the City of West University Place, Texas; and WHEREAS, parks and recreation is now considered to be an essential government service. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS: Section 1. That a Parks and Recreation Department be created. Section 2. That the position of Parks and Recreation Director be created to guide the Parks and Recreation Department. Section 3. That the responsibility for the Parks Division, Recreation Division and Senior Services Division be transferred to the Parks and Recreation Department and its Director. Secti on 4. The Di rector of Parks and Recreati on will be selected by the City Manager and Personnel Department and the City Council will approve the appointment. Section 5. All resolutions and parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict only. Section 6. If any word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this resolution or the application thereof to any person. or circumstance, shall ever be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent juri sdiction, the remainder of thi s resol ution and the appl ication of such word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this resolution to any other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. I - - -l"':::~ ~~--.:- _ 1'1----- L--- r-~_T'-"'::e-c= ____________~_--'-JlliLI.!I~ ~ Resolution Number-)2-15 PASSED AND APPROVED this /did day of C~4 1992. Voting Aye: Voting No: Absent: ATTEST: (SEAL) 2 -~--'-----~-------r::-c"=,_ ____::'~-----C---~l~~---l-c'~~~TL. ..... __~,_11L.ll: i II RESOLUTION NUMBER 92-16 RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE NOTICE AND HEARING LIMIT FOR AD VALOREM TAXATION FOR TAX YEAR 1992; PROPOSING A TAX RATE; CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING AND PROVIDING FOR NOTICE OF SAME; AND CONTAINING FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT. WHEREAS, the governing body of City of West University Place (the ITaxing Unit") has received information from its assessor and collector f taxes, including the calculated effective rate and the rollback ate; and WHEREAS, such rates as well as the related information required to e published by the Texas Tax Code have been timely and duly published; nd WHEREAS, the governing body finds and determines that the notice ndhearing limit is $0.33983 per $100 and that a total tax rate in xcess of such limit should be levied; and WHEREAS, the governing body desires to proceed with the steps ecessary to levy ad valorem taxes; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS: Section 1. The matters described in the preamble of this resolution are found and determined to be true and correct and are adopted, ratified and confirmed. Section 2. The governing body of the Taxing Unit hereby proposes consideration of the following tax rate for tax year 1992: for the purposes of maintenance and operation for the payment of principal and interest on debt of this Taxing Unit tota 1 tax rate $ . 2)):') $ .12Q. $ .3ZS Section 3. A public hearing on such proposed tax increase is hereby called for the following date, time and place: ._C~-.-F..'"_'f'=-=c-=r====--==-~, ==:It. J esolution Number ~2-16 Date: November 9 , 19 92 -=- Time: 7:30 o'clock ~i (PM) Place: City Hall 3800 University Blvd. Section 4. Such proposed tax increase shall be placed on the genda as an action item for the governing body at a meeting not less han three days--nor more than 14 days--after such public hearing. The doption of a tax rate shall be separate item on the agenda for such eeting. Section 5. The governing body hereby designates Christopher D. aylor to prepare and publish notice of such public hearing and of the ubsequent meeting, all as required by the Texas Tax Code, and to make rrangements for the two meetings, including the posting of the normal otices of meetings. Such person is also authorized to take all other ction necessary or incidental to any of the foregoing steps or to the imely levy and collection of taxes by the Taxing Unit. Section 6. All actions by the assessor and collector of taxes prior to this date with respect to such calculations and, publications are approved, ratified and confirmed in all respects. Section 7. If any word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, shall ever be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this resolution and the application of such word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph section or other part of this resolution to any other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. Section 8. All resolutions and parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict only. Section 9. The governing body officially finds, determines and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of each meeting at which this resolution was discussed, considered or acted upon was given in the manner required by the Open Meetings Law, TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN. art. 6252-17, as amended, or other governing law, and that each such meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during such discussion, consideration and action. The governing body ratifies, approves and confirms such notices and the contents and posting thereof. 2 :r::::::-..:: ___~_==--_'-_~~::J=-. r::-'"""-c==-==--"'-~ - -- ------ '--::I__',]_ esol ution Number'"'92-16 Section 10. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon 'ts adoption and signature. PASSED AND APPROVED thi s /&;;C;{ day of c/~ , 19~ Voting Aye: Voting Nay: Present and not voting: Absent: SIGNED: J~)~ .(). ~'LL~.J Name: Title: ATTEST: (Seal) ~ 3 r::=._~_==:!3 L~l~'~~~"" "":L:L._ _ _.______----------'-',_.:LLL -.~~-- I' RESOLUTION NO. 92-17 RESOLUTION EXPRESSING A WILLINGNESS ON THE PART OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE TO COOPERATE WITH ALL ADJOINING MUNICIPALITIES ON LAND USE REGULATIONS; PROPOSING A STANDARD ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT; AND CONTAINING FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT. WHEREAS, many land use regulations are based upon the land uses or the zoning classifications of areas surrounding a development site; and WHEREAS, if a development site is near the city limits, it may fall into an inadvertent gap in the regulations, because the surrounding area may fall outside the city limits, thus causing a gap in regulations; and WHEREAS, this City desires to cooperate with all adjoining cities to harmonize land use regulations and avoid such gaps; and WHEREAS, a good method of cooperation would be for this City and all adjoining municipalities to add a standard clause to their zoning ordinances, so that the various zoning ordinances would treat areas on both sides of the city limit line equally, thus avoiding gaps and other inadvertent omissions; and WHEREAS, the zoning officials of this City should be authorized and encouraged to cooperate actively with the zoning officials of adjoining municipalities; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS: Section 1. The City Council formally expresses its willingness to cooperate actively with adjoining municipalities on land use regulations by adopting the attached standard amendment to its zoning ordinance. Section 2. The City Council urges all adjoining municipalities in this metropolitan area to adopt the same standard amendment. Section 3. The zoning officials of this City are authorized and encouraged to cooperate actively with the zoning officials of adjoining municipalities to carry out the spirit of this proposal. Section 4. All resolutions and parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict only. r-,'-- :I r"'" ~', .... .~'c."Cu CJ-r~" . _,,_.,,:. . ""ll.l . I Section 5. If any word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, shall ever be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this resolution and the application of such work, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this resolution to any other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. Section 6. The City Council officially finds, determines and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of each meeting at which this resolution was discussed, considered or acted upon was given in the manner required by the Open Meetings Law, TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN. art. 6252-17, as amended, and that each meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during such discussion, consideration and action. The City Council ratifies, approves and confirms such notices and the contents and posting thereof. Section 7. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption and signature. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS / ~dAay of ~ ' 19 ~~ Voting Aye: Voting Nay: Absent: ATTEST: (SEAL) ---------~.~-----~---E::':T:_=:::::::::~____.:_____~.:::::::::::J. -'~~t'O'='''--:~'-''~'=~=~~--""''~CO--~-:----~~~.::l_ _ PROPOSED STANDARD ZONING AMENDMENT TO ENCOURAGE COOPERATION AMONG ADJOINING MUNICIPALITIES 11-16-92 Amend Section _ of the Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance No. , adopted , 19---.J of the City of , by adding a new subsection "_" which shall read as follows: () Adioining Municipalities. The purpose of this subsection is to provide for cooperation with other municipalities and to harmonize land use regulations along municipal boundaries. If part of the area surrounding a site falls within another municipality, that part shall be treated as if it were within this City for purposes of applying a land use regulation of this City which is based on the use (or the zoning district) of area surrounding the site. In this regard, an area assigned to a zoning district by another municipality is deemed to be within the zoning district of this City most nearly resembling the zoning district assigned by the other municipality. Any such comparisons of zoning districts shall take into account the regulations applicable within the districts, considered in light of the comprehensive plans of both municipalities and with the intent of harmonizing .' land use regulations, and avoiding gaps, along municipal boundaries whenever possible. The [Title of Chief Zoning Officer] is authorized to make arrangements with other municipalities for cooperation in administration and enforcement and for exchange of information, both routinely and in cases of zoning amendments and discretionary approvals. This subsection applies to regulations in this Zoning Ordinance and to regulations imposed by other ordinances mentioned in this Zoning Ordinance. . 05b:\amZONING.54 L_~______~~__~_.~___.",_._____~_ _~~=::==-~~ --___r"c~'~""~""~'C".""".,- ",,= ,,_ 'jlliLA.iC-- RESOLUTION NUMBER 92-18 CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE r WHEREAS, the City of West University Place is fortunate to have outstanding young people living in the city; and WHEREAS, the West University Elementary Parent Teacher Association helps provide excellent opportunities for its students; and WHEREAS, Nicolas Georgiou won the position of Mayor For The Day. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS: Section 1. That the City Council is pleased to have Nicolas Georgiou as Mayor for the Day and hereby designates and sets aside December 1, 1992 as Nicolas Georgiou Mayor of the Day. Section 2. That City Council hopes Nicolas Georgiou enjoys this day and remembers it as an opportunity to become better acquainted with his city government. Section 3. . That this Resolution be spread in full upon the minutes of the City Council and the Mayor be, and he is hereby, authorized to deliver to Nicolas Georgiou a true copy hereof, signed by each member of the City Council present. Bob Kelly, Mayor Pro Tern Whitt F. Johnson, Mayor Cu 11 en A .Du ke, Cou nc i 1 member Jerry Nickell, Councilmember Janice H. Lang, Councilmember Attest: Kaylynn Holloway Ci ty Secretary -- .- " r n 11 F: illllliilil -"'--'-"-~--r------' - -------- ----- n_ CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE RESOLUTION NUMBER 92-19 WHEREAS, West University Place is recognized as one of the most prestigious and desirable places in the Houston Metropolitan Area to live; and, WHEREAS, an outstanding City government that many consider a model has ensured such recognition will continue; and, WHEREAS, the employees of the City of West University Place are primarily responsible; and, WHEREAS, City employees are seldom recognized for their public service. 'NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS: Section 1. That the City Council recognizes West University Place employees and their public service. Section 2. That the City Council supports and appreciates West University Place employees. Section 3. That this Resolution be signed by each member of the City Council and that the Mayor be, and he is hereby, authorized to deliver to each employee a true copy hereof. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 21st day of December, 1992. ~ ' )krti ~ 'A " ~ -~ '~" ., ~i tt F. Johnson, ~- J'C--' Bob &Xffi:Tem ~& Cul en Duke, Co ncilmember r ~,---- " r--~.T'~.~~'.C.---'"l-l l'illlUI i -- CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE RESOLUTION NUMBER 92-20 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF A FLEXIBLE SPENDING PLAN IN COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 125 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE CODE ACCORDING TO THE ATTACHED PLAN DOCUMENT WHEREAS, Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Service Code provides that employees may pay for certain group coverage expenses with pre-income tax dollars if a proper plan is established; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS: That the City Council of the City of West University Place does hereby authorize Christopher Taylor to execute a flexible spending plan in accordance with the plan document outlined in "Attachment A". PASSED AND APPROVED this the 28th day of December, 1992. w~ ~~ ATTEST: r"~=~'~~'~'"~~~~' '1 ~"O"'>'O'""-"l '] ,11111,111' ._-------.--------~----- -- I PLAN DOCUMENT FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PROGRAM FOR :::' THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE ,. .".. T ABLE OF CONTENTS ARTICLE 1: PURPOSE, APPLICABLE LAW AND DEFINITIONS Section 1.1 Section 1.2 Section 1.3 Purpose Applicable Law Definitions ARTICLE 2: ELIGIBILITY REQuIREMENTS Section 2.1 Section 2.2 Section 2.3 Eligibility Participant Election Irrevocability of Election ARTICLE 3: EFFECTIVE DATE, ARTICLE 4: TERMINATION AJ AMENDMENTS I Section 4.1 Termination of Plan Section 4.2 Termination Affect on Rights Section 4.3 Amendments I ARTICLE 5: BENEFITS I t Section 5.1 Section 5.2 Section 5.3 Section 5.4 Program Benefits Premium Expenses Contributions to the Plan Limitations on Benefits ARTICLE 6: MISCELLANEOUS Section 6.1 Section 6.2 Section 6.3 Section 6.4 Section 6.5 Section 6.6 Section 6.7 Section 6.8 Availability of Plan Details , Allocation of Responsibility for Administration . Administrator and Representative Compensation Powers and Duties of the Administrator Ruies and Decisions Authorization of Benefit Payments Liability Limitation Non-alienation of Benefits' ARTICLE 7: SIGNATURE r- ""_","M ,"TI j', : iiill:l:iI r-n '1 1 ,.... , . " ( DEe 2:=: '92 12: 39 P.4 ARTICLE 1: PURPOSE, APPLICABLE LAW AND DEFINITIONS Section 1.1. Purvose The City of West University Place hereby establishes a plan called the CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PLAN which .is to pernrit participants to choose among fringe benefits available to be purchased -on their behalf by premium payments by the City of West University Place. The purpose of this document is to set forth the plan and its provisions. Sect-ion 1.2 A\.lRli.s~ble Law The provisions of this plan shall be construed according to the laws of the State of Texas, except as superseded by federal law. It is the intent of the Employer that this plan qualify as a "cafeteria plan" as defined under Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code. The plan -.- will be "nondiscriminatory" as such term is used in Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code. The plan shall also serve as an amendment to certain existing benefit plans presently in effect for the Employer. Section 1.3 . Definitions The following words when appearing in the plan have the meanings set forth below unless the context clearly denotes otherwise: a. Employer: City of West University Place. . b. Plan; CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PLAN c. Effective Date: January. 1 1993 d. Plan Year; The twelve month period commencing January 1, 1993 und ending December 31, 1993. e. Employee: Any person employed by the Employer and, to the extent necessary, a retired or terminated Employee who is entitled to benefit payments under this plan. f. El:nployer Board: City Council g. Employer Official: An Official of the City of West University Place. h. Administrator: An individual or committee designated in writing by the Employer Official. l. Panicipant: An Employee of the Employer who elects to participate in this plan. J. Dependents: An eligible Employee's spouse, children, or other qualifying dependents of the Employee as defined in Section 152/125 of the Internal Revenue. Code currently in effect or as amended. k. Designated Representative: Any employee under the directio,n and guidance of the Administrator who is directed to coordinate, communicate, implement or administer the CITY OF WEST . UNIVERSITY PLACE FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PLAN. r' "~"~"11---'-r~oc'c-, ...- , .. ., 1~1 i::ill;l- --------------- ARTICLE 2: ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Section 2.1 Elieibility #'~' All Employees of the Employer shall be eligible to participate in the Plan. t -s::- Section 2.2 Participant Election Any eligible Employee who wishes to participate in the Plan' shall be considered to have elected into the Plan' upon receipt of a signed Plan enrollmenFform by the Administrator. Such election shall be made prior to the beginning of the Plan Year for existing participants. New eligible employees will have 30 days from the commencement date of their employment to enroll in the Plan. Section 2.3 Irrevocability of Election .. Once the Plan Year has commenced, the Plan election shall become binding and irrevocable for the entire Plan Year; however, a benefit election may be revoked by a participant after the period of coverage has commenced and the participant D;lay make a new election if the revocation and new election are on account of and consistent with a change in family status. A list of examples of family status changes is shown below. (This list is not intended to be exclusive, and election changes related to similar events may also be allowed.) '. . I: a. Marriage or divorce df the participant. ~~ b. Death of the participant's spouse or dependent. c. Birth or adoption of , child. d. Change in 'custody of~dependents. e. Termination or commencement of employment. of the participant's spouse. f. A switch from part-time to full-time status (or vice verse) by the participant or the spouse. g. Unpaid leave of absence taken by the participant or the participant's spouse. h. A significant change in the health . coverage of the participant or spouse attributable to the spouse's employment. . Also, if the cost of any Premium Expenses described in Section .5.2 increases or dycreases during the Plan Year, corresponding changes consistent with such increase. or decrease will. automatically be' made in the Plan Contributions for such Premium Expenses scheduled to be made by affected Participants. If any such cost increase raises a Participant's Plan Contribution for such Premium Expenses by more than 25%, or if any health coverage under any policy described in Section 5.2 is significantly curtailed or ceases during the plan Year, the affected Participants. may elect to cease participation under such health plan. ii ~.." 1 ",III" -- - ARTICLE 3: EFFECTIVE DATE The effective date of the Plan shall be January 1, 1993. Each year will~~constitute a new plan year and will cover the time period of January 1st to December 31st. Each plan year will require a new election to participa~e by the eligible participants which will be made prior to the beginning of the plan year. The Plan will remain in existence indefinitely until termination occurs. . ARTICLE 4: TERMINATION AND AMENDMENTS Section 4.1 Termination of Plan The Employer may terminate the Plan at any time. Section 4.2 Termination Affect on Rights ~ Upon termination of the Plan, the rights of all participants affected thereby shall become payable as the Administrator may direct. Section 4.3 Amendments The Employer Official, with the approval of the Employer Bmrrd, reserves the right to make from time to time any ame~dment or amendments to the Plan, provided, however, that the Employer may make any amendment it determines necessary or desirable, with or without retroactive effect, to comply with the law. Section 5.2 . Premium Expenses The premium expenses which shall be paid by the Employer or reimbursed by the Employer shall be the Employee's portion of the premium for coverage or reimbursement incurred during the Plan Year, under the following Premium Plans, as such portion is defined in the relevant plans and contracts of the Employer: . a. City of West University Place Group Health and Dental Plans; \ . b. City of West University Place Group Life Insurance Plan, provided that if the Employee's total insuraJ;lce coverage under such plan is in excess of $50,000, . the premiums attributable to such excess coverage shall not be considered Premium Expenses under the Plan; . I' i ~_._"_._---_._--~-,-_..-~~--_.~ ~__ ~~_~._~.._~.-----,--~_~._,-__.~.~,~=,".,,,-,~o_: _~~,,~~~_ c. City of West University Place Accidental Death and Disme~erment Plan; d. City of West University Place Long-Term Disability Plan; . ;< e. City of West University Place Short-Term Disability Plan. Section 5.3 Contributions to the Plan Contribution to the Plan' for the payment of benefits provided- 'under the plans shall come from the reduction or conversion of a participant's 'compensation. The compensation reduction or conversion will be agreed to by the employee upon completion of the Plan Enrollment Form. ' The Employer may also make non-elective contributions to the Plan on behalf of the participants. ~ Section 5.4 Limitations on Denefits Coverage and limitations for a participants Premium Plan benefits shall be as set forth on the participants Premium Plan. ARTICLE 6: MISCELLANEOu1 Section 6.1 A vailabiIitv of Plan Details The Employer will make available descriptive materials to participants concerning how the Plan operates including the process, by which benefits are payable. If participants have questions concerning the operatiod. of the ,Plan or the participant's eligibility for the payment of benefits under the PIJp, the Employer's designated representative is to be contacted either in, person or int; writing. In the event the Employeris designated representative is unavailable, then the participant should contact the Administrator. ' , , Section 6.2 Allocation of ReSDOl1sibilitv of Administrntion The designated representative of the Employer shall have only those specific powers, duties, responsibilities and obligations as are specifically given theIIiunder the Plan. The Employer Official shall have the sole authority to amend or terminate, in whole or in part, the Plan at any time with the approval of the Employer Board. The Administrator shall have the sole responsibility for the administration of the Plan; which responsibility is specifically described in the Plan. The Administrator warrants that any directions given, information furnished; ot action taken by it shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Plan. Furthermore, the Administrator may rely upon any such diredion, information or action of any Employee of the Employer as being proper under the Plan; and is not required under the Plan to inquire into the propriety of any such dir~ction, information or action. It is intended under the L-::.~~~~~=--=--:.==----=:==n r~~--'~~ ,j-~~-~L:_ ____~_~.....i....LL ,-------------- Plan that the Administrator shall be responsible for the proper exercise of its own powers, duties, responsibilities and obligations under the Plan and shall not be r~sponsible for any actor' failure to act for another Employee of the Employer. Neither the Administrator nor the Employer makes any guarantee to any participant in any manner for any loss or other event because of the participant's participation in the.. Plan. . ",... Section 6.3 Administrator and Designated Representative Compensation The Administrator and designated representative shall not receive any compensation with respect to services hereunder except as stIch person may be' -entitled to contracts and/or benefits agreed to under the Plan. Section 6.4 Powers and Duties of the Administrator The Administrator shall have suchAuties and powers as may be ,necessary to discharge its duties hereunder, including, but not"'by way of limitation, the following: a. to construe and interpret the Plan, decide all questions of eligibility and determine the amount, manner, and time of payment of any benefits hereunder; to prescribe procedures to be followed by participants filing applications for benefits; j. . ' , ' to prepare and distri~~te, in such a manner as the Administrator determines to be a~propriate, .inf#rma~ion explaining the Plan;,' , ' to receIve any ,mformatlon from the Employer Board, other Employer, departments and from participants necessary for the proper administration of the Plan; to furnish the Employer, upon request, such reports with respect to the administration of the ~lan as are reasonable and appropriate; to receive, reviewat.~d keep on file (as it deems .convenient and proper) reports of benefit payments by the Employer and reports of disbursements for expenses directed by the Administrator; , to appoint individuals, to assist in the administration of the Plan and any other agents it deems advisable, including ,legal and' actuarial counsel; and to furnish to participants any information necessary as required by the various Internal Revenue Code sections for the benefits in the Plan. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. The Administrator shall have no power to add to, subtract from, or modify any of the terms of the Plan, or to waive or fail to apply any requirements of eligibility for a benefit under the Plan. Section 6.5 Rules and Decisions The Administrator may adopt such. rules as he deems necessary, desirable or appropriate. All rules and decisions of,the Administrator shall be uniformly 'and consistently applied to all participants in similar circumstances. When making a. determination or calculation, the Administrator shall be entitled to rely 'upon infon:i1ation furnished 'by a participant, other Employer personnel or the legal and professional counsel of the Employer. ---I I~---",-,,--;-i,-~-. Tl " ill Section 6.6 Authorization of Benefit Payments The Administrator shall issue directions to the appropriate Empl(;"yer departments concerning all benefits. which are to be paid from the Employer's funds pursuant to the provisions of the Plan. _ - . Section 6.7 Liability Limitation In administering the Plan, neither the Employer, the AdminIstrator, nor any person to whom is delegated any duty or power in connection with administering such plan, shall be liable for any action or failure to act, except for its or his own gross negligence or willful misconduct, nor for the payment of any benefit or other amount under any plan. Section 6.8 Non-alienation of Benefits Benefits payable under the Plan jshall not be subject in any manner to anticipation, alienation, sale, transfer, assignment, pledge, encumbrance, charge, garnishment, execution, or levy of any kind, either voluntary or involuntary, including any such liability which is for alimony or other payments for the support of a spouse or former spouse, . or for any other relative of the Employee. . ARTICLE 7: SIGNATURE IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Em~IOyer Official has caused the Plan to be executed aud its City of West University Place seal attached hereto by its duly authorized officers on the' day of 199_, 'but effective as of ,199_. . CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PL}CE ],3y ATTEST: CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PLAN FORM" '" FOR YEAR 1993 ." .1'" Employee's Last Name First Name Middle Initial Social Security Number Birth Date Location .1 .1 Street Address City State Zip Code ( ) Home Telephone Number I Job Title ****************************************************************************** ****************************************************************************** . :j II. I request the. following salary reduction: PRE-TAX PREMIUM PLAN Yes No My contributions (premium deductions) to the eligible group benefit plans I am enrolled in through the City. ****************************************************************************** ****************************************************************************** AUTHORIZATION: I certify the above information to be correct and true to the best of my knowledge. I further understand that the salary reductions elected will be in effect for the plan year and cannot be revoked unless I experience a change in family status. '. '. Signature: Date: I L_ -_.~--~----'~-~------'~-I:=:::::=__~----=:______::::J:1-~ , r==='~~=""~~!c:-=~":-'_"~:"'"'~ ".:.i.LA:L:. REVOCATION OF FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PLAN ELECTION AND SALARY REDUCTION ..",.. . " Social Security No. Name (Please Print) Last First MI To: The Payroll Department ./.l Effective *, I hereby revoke my benefit election and Salary Reduction Agreement under the City of West University Place Flexible Benefits _.- Plan with respect to the following coverage(s). II II It l~ My benefit election and. salary reduction agreement shall remain in effect as coverages, if any, which are not listed above. to my benefit, Date: Employee's Signature *NOTE: This revocation may not be effective prior to the end of the plan year unless it is made because ofa .change in family statUs as defined in the Flexible Benefits Plan~' [11.no event may the revocation be effective prior to the first pay period beginning after this form is completed and returned to the administrator of the Flexible Benefits Plan. ;; r:::::;_.___~--==o:J. ~I---:r:="'-""==~:'~-,c~..=. '" ~===-"'C-~___.l......-.......____.___~_~~_......jliLlLlLil: .