RE 2005-1108.4CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-1108.4
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COPPELL
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENGAGE A PLANNING
CONSULTANT TO PREPARE A STUDY OF EXTERNAL AREAS CLOSE
TO OR CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY BOUNDARIES WHICH DIRECTLY
AFFECTS ITS RESIDENTS; PROVIDING FOR APPOINTMENT OF THE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO REVIEW AND
RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL SUCH PLAN AS AN ELEMENT
TO THE CITY OF COPPELL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Coppell (the "City") wants to promote orderly growth
inside its boundaries and in those external areas close to or contiguous to City which directly
affect its residents; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code § 213.002, the City may
adopt a comprehensive plan which includes, but is not limited to, "land use, transportation, and
public facilities," and which may encompass "a single plan or a coordinated set of plans
organized by subject and geographic area"; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code § 213.005, the City is
not limited from preparing other plans, policies or strategies as required; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COPPELL, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas hereby directs the City to
engage a consultant to prepare a study of those external areas close to or contiguous to the City
which directly affects its residents. The study shall be incorporated into the City's
Comprehensive Plan as a plan element.
Section 2. That the City Council hereby appoints the Planning and Zoning Commission to
serve as an advisory committee which will operate as a citizen advisory group and work with the
consultant hired by the City to advise on the planning study.
Section 3. That this Resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its adoption and
it is so resolved.
DULY RES~OL,~ED ANp~DO. PTED_by thee City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas,
on this the ~day of7/g~I.~g~, 2005.
C~OF COPPEL'L, TEXAS
APPROV T
ROBERT E. HA 1~
ATTEST:
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