1994M1- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE
ORDINANCE NO. 9q-A1-J
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AN ORDINANCE
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SCHERTZ, TEXAS PROVIDING THAT THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES, CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, BE
AMENDED BY REPEALING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE
IV, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE AND
BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE IV,
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION.
WHEREAS, it is
support the continued
of Schertz, and;
the express intent of City Council to
growth and managed development of the City
WHEREAS, the current Economic Development Task Force has
completed all tasks assigned in an outstanding manner, and;
WHEREAS, a need exists for a stable, on-going body to
oversee the Economic Development activity of the City of Schertz
over the longer term, and;
WHEREAS, continued citizen involvement is crucial to long
term economic development policy; NOW THEREFORE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS:
SECTION I
THAT,
dissolved;
the Schertz Economic Development Task Force is hereby
and,
THAT, in its place shall be created the Schertz Economic
Development Commission, and,
THAT, the By-Laws of this commission are included as exhibit
1 to this ordinance and made a part of this ordinance.
THAT, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE IV, Sections 2-70, 2-71, and
of the Code of Ordinances are hereby repealed and declared
and void and of no effect.
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null
SECTION II
THAT, a new CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE IV of the Code of Ordinances
of the City of Schertz, Texas shall read as follows:
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"ARTICLE IV ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Sec. 2-70. Establishment, Composition
There is hereby created a Economic Development Commission of at
least seven (7) members to be composed of citizens of the City of
Schertz, or interested persons employed or owning businesses
within the City of Schertz.
Sec. 2-71. Appointment of Members.
All members of the Commission are to be appointed by the City
Council of the City of Schertz. Members shall be appointed for
two year staggered terms. Members may be appointed to succeed
themselves. Vacancies shall be filled by City Council for the
completion of a term of office.
Sec. 2-72. Purpose.
The purpose of the Economic Development Commission is to oversee
the Economic Development activities of the City of Schertz. The
commission will provide economic development policy
recommendations to the City Council of the City of Schertz on all
matters related to economic development. Specific duties and
objectives are outlined in Exhibit 1 to this Article, entitled
BY-LAWS, SGhertz Economic Development Commission."
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Exhibit 1
BY-LAWS
SCHERTZ ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Section I: PURPOSE
The purpose of the Schertz Economic Development Commission is
as follows:
(1) Oversee the economic development activities of the
City of Schertz;
(2) Provide economic development policy recommendations
to the City Council of the City of Schertz on all matters
related to economic development, includeing Tax Abatement and
other economic development incentive requests.
Section 2: Duties of the Commission
The defined duties of the
Commission are outlined below.
to be limiting. Additional
Council as needed.
Schertz Economic Development
This listing is not intended
duties may be added by City
(1) Coordinate and communicate with the Planning and
Zoning Commission, the Schertz Development Foundation, the
Schertz Parkway Tax Increment Financing Board of Directors,
and similar bodies in the City of Schertz on all matters
related to economic development;
(2) Develop marketing materials, i.e.: Brochures,
Videos, Profiles, Fact Sheets, and similar materials or
information to be used for promotional activity;
(3) Develop research materials needed for marketing,
prospecting, and retention of businesses;
(4) Serve as the host of the Annual Schertz Business
Appreciation Dinner;
(5) Serve as the resource cadre for prospect handling
missions and visits;
(6) Develop the strategic economic development plan for
the City of Schertz;
(7) Assist the Schertz Development Foundation in all
manner of fund raising activity;
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(8) Develop and host an Annual Commercial Brokers Open
House, when appropriate.
(9) May participate on marketing trips, conferences,
seminars, related to economic development.
Section 3: Appointment, Eligibility, and Membership
The Schertz Economic Development Commission will consist
of at least seven (7) members. All appointments to the
Schertz Economic Development Commission will be made by the
City Council of the City of Schertz. Members will be
appointed to two year staggered terms. Members may be
appointed to succeed themselves.
Eligibility requirements are as follows: A resident of
the City of Schertz; or a person employed in the City of
Schertz. Vacancies will be filled by City Council for the
completion of a term of office.
Section 4,: Term of Office and Organization
The term of office will be a two year period effective 1
January each year. The initial set of appointments will have
two terms of office. Half of the members will be appointed
for a two year period, and half of the members will be
appointed for one year. Each appointment made thereafter will
be for a period of two (2) years. The determination of which
members will serve the initial term of one year will be made
by caucus of the entire appointed body during their initial
session.
During the first meeting each calendar year, the members
of the commission will elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman to
officiate at meetings. The commission will determine if
additional officers are needed.
Section 5: Removal from Office
A member may be removed from office for the following
reasons:
(1) Malfeasance in office, or conviction of any crime.
(2) Failure
Unexcused absence
calendar year.
to attend regularly scheduled meetings.
from three (3) duly called meetings in any
Section 6: Vacancies
City Council will appoint members to fill vacancies for
unexpired terms.
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Section 7: Staff Support and Funding
Staff support will be provided by the City
Economic Development Department. In addition, a
Secretary will be provided by City Staff.
of Schertz
Recording
Funding will be provided by the City of Schertz Economic
Development Department and the Schertz Development Foundation.
Section 8: Meeting and Quorums
Meetings will be conducted on a regular basis.
meetings will be at the call of the Chairman.
Special
A quorum is four appointed members of the Commission. A
quorum is required to conduct business. For voting purposes a
majority of the quorum is mandatory to have effect.
Minutes will be recorded for each meeting by a Recording
Secretary, such minutes to be distributed to members and other
interested parties.
Section 9: Disqualification from Voting
A member shall be disqualified from voting if he/she
finds the following conditions to exist:
(1) A personal or monetary interest exists on the project
being discussed.
(2) The member will be directly affected, personally or
monetarily, by the outcome of the vote.
Section 10: Compensation
The members of the commission will serve
compensation, except for re-imbursement of authorized
attendant to the performance of their duties.
without
expenses
Section 11: Committees
The Chairman may establish permanent committes, or
committes may be established for a specific task. Membership
on committes may include individuals who are not on the
commission. Only a member of the commission may Chair a
committee.
Section 12: Amendments
These By-Laws may be amended, or changed by a majority
vote of the Commission, and approved by City Councl.
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EcorWMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Members appointed by Council January 4, 1994
W.J. Sweatt Harold Smith
Charles McDonald Harry Ri chburg
Michael Domgard Bob Vallance, Sr.
Tony Moreno Mary Marsh
Jac ki e Jones Eric \~hite
Lew Borgfeld Bruce Hammersla
Merwin Willman Juan Thorn