OR 2008-1214 Crime Control and Prevention District
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COPPELL
ORDINANCE NO. 2008-1214
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS,
AMENDING CHAPTER 9, “GENERAL REGULATIONS,” BY
ADDING ARTICLE 9-27, "CRIME CONTROL AND
PREVENTION DISTRICT”; PROVIDING FOR THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR
APPOINTMENT, MEETINGS, TERM AND VACANCIES;
PROVIDING A BOND REQUIREMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE
OFFICERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS; PROVIDING FOR
VOTING; PROVIDING FOR RESPONSIBILITY OF THE
DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR; PROVIDING
A REPEALING CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS
, the City Council ordered a special election by Ordinance No. 2007-
1178 to establish a Crime Control District; and
WHEREAS,
the citizens voted on and approved the Crime Control and
Prevention District; and
WHEREAS,
the City Council has appointed a temporary board to adopt a two (2)
year crime control plan and budget in accordance with state law; and
WHEREAS,
the City Council deems it advisable to amend the Code of
Ordinances to provide for the establishment of the Crime Control and Prevention District
and to establish rules and regulations for its board of directors, its operation, and
expenditures of sales tax funds for the purposes permitted by state law.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
COPPELL, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
That Chapter 9 of the Code of Ordinances be, and the same is,
hereby amended by adding Article 9-27, “Crime Control and Prevention District,” which
shall read as follows:
“ARTICLE 9-27. CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION
DISTRICT
Sec. 9-27-1 Establishment.
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There is hereby established the Coppell Crime Control and Prevention
District which shall consist of all of the real property located within the
jurisdictional boundaries of the City of Coppell, Dallas and Denton
County Texas.
Sec. 9-27-2. Appointment; Term; Meetings; Vacancies.
A. The board of directors of the Crime Control and Prevention
District shall consist of seven (7) members and shall consist of the city
council of the City of Coppell. Such members shall serve for a period of
two (2) years from the date of their appointment.
B. Board members shall serve a staggered two (2) year term which
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shall expire on or about September 1 of each year, except that the initial
members under this section shall consist of three (3) directors for a one
year term and four (4) directors for a two year term which shall expire on
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September 1 after the year appointed.
C. Any vacancy that occurs on the board shall be filled for the
unexpired term in the same manner that the vacant position was originally
filled.
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D. The board shall meet annually on or after May 1 of each year to
perform its duties and responsibilities under state law and this ordinance.
The board may also meet in accordance with the rules and regulations
adopted by the board to govern its proceedings.
E. The board shall perform those duties and responsibilities as
provided under state law.
Sec. 9-27-3. Bond.
Each director and/or officer of the Crime Control and Prevention
District shall execute a bond in the amount of five thousand dollars
($5,000) payable to the District as a condition on the faithful performance
of their duties as Director. The bond shall be kept in the permanent record
of the District and District funds may be used for the payment of such
bonds.
Sec. 9-27-4. Officers of the Board of Directors.
A. The board shall annually select a president and vice-president from
among its members. The board shall annually appoint a secretary. The
secretary need not be a director. The City finance director shall be
appointed to serve as the treasurer for the District. Such appointed
officers shall serve for a one (1) year term. All the directors and officers
shall serve without compensation. Any reasonable expenses that are
incurred for and on behalf the District may be reimbursed for the actual
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expenses incurred in the performance of the duties and the board may
authorize payment for such reasonable expenses with District funds.
B. The board may appoint such other officers as it deems necessary.
Sec. 9-27-5. Voting.
A concurrence of the majority of the members of the board is
necessary for all matters relating to business. A two-thirds majority vote
of the board is required to reject any application for funding available
under this article.
Sec. 9-27-6. Responsibilities.
A. The District may finance any and all costs of crime control and
prevention programs in the City of Coppell including the cost for
personnel, administration, expansion, enhancement, and capital
expenditures. Such expenditures may be in accordance with state law.
B. The District shall have all of the duties, responsibilities and
authority granted to it under § 363.001 et seq. of the Texas Local
Government Code, except as may be amended herein.
Sec. 9-27-7. Fiscal Year.
The fiscal year of the Crime Control and Prevention District shall
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begin on the 1 day of October and end on the 30 day of September of
each year.”
SECTION 2.
That all provisions of the Ordinances of the City of Coppell,
Texas, in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance be, and the same are hereby,
repealed, and all other provisions of the Ordinances of the City not in conflict with the
provisions of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3.
That should any word, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, clause,
phrase or section of this ordinance, or of the Code of Ordinances, as amended hereby, be
adjudged or held to be void or unconstitutional, the same shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of said ordinance or the Code of Ordinances, as amended hereby, which
shall remain in full force and effect.
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SECTION 4. T hat this ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its
passage as the law and charter in such cases provide.
~~DU''LY PASSED by the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas, this the
~~~_`tiay of ~, 2008
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UGLAS pC. STOVER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Y BA ,CITY SECRETARY
APPROV,~I AS TO FO
ROBERT E. HAG~ITY ATTORNEY
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