RE 2019-0326.1 HB 2461 & SB 1658RESOLUTION NO. 2019-0326.1
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COPPELL,
TEXAS IN SUPPORT PASSAGE OF HB 2461 AND SB 1658 RELATING TO
THE TERRITORY AND FEES IMPOSED BY CERTAIN EMERGENCY
COMMUNICATION DISTRICTS; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A REPEALING CLAUSE AND PROVIDING
WITH AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Coppell is a member of the emergency communications district,
known as the North Texas Emergency Communication Center (NTECC), along with the cities of
Carrollton and Farmers Branch and the Town of Addison; and,
WHEREAS, such entities may simultaneously be members of adjacent emergency
communication districts; and,
WHEREAS, HB 2461 and SB 1658 grant carriers and service providers the ability to make
network and database changes as smoothly as possible; and,
WHEREAS, the above-mentioned legislation provides for such jurisdictions to request
removal from a district, by requesting removal no later than the 180th day after notice to the board
of directors; and,
WHEREAS, the purpose of this legislation is to reflect the goal of allowing for legal
separation, assuring all associated fees will be compensated and in compliance; and
WHEREAS, none of the stated changes places a burden upon, nor removes rights from
any of the entities requesting removal from the district.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF COPPELL THAT:
SECTION 1. The City of Coppell supports the passage of HB 2461 and SB 1658 which
addresses these issues and supports the statutory notification requirements provided to the carriers
and service providers from removal from adjacent communication districts without penalty upon
compliance with the notification provided.
SECTION 2. That any other prior resolution of the City Council in conflict with the
provisions contained in this Resolution are hereby repealed and revoked.
SECTION 3. Should any part of this resolution be held to be invalid for any reason, the
remainder shall not be affected thereby, and such remaining portions are hereby declared to be
severable.
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SECTION 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage as
provided by law.
DULY PASSED and approved by the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas, on this
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APPROVED A);,VO E() M:
Robert E. Flager, (X
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ATTEST:
Christel Pettinos, City Secretary
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