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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-042FILE REFERENCE FORM 1 2011-042 X Additional File Exists Additional File Contains Records Not Public, According to the Public Records Act Other FILE(S) Date Initials Amended by Ordinance No. 2014-009 01/07/14 JR Amended by Ordinance No. 2015-074 03/24/15 JR Amended by Ordinance No. 2016-249 08/23/16 JR Repealed by Ordinance No. 2017-203 07/18/17 JR \\codad\departments\legal\our documents\ordinances\10\edp amended ord.docx ORDINANCE NO. 2011-042 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2003-258 RELATING TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP BOARD (THE BOARD) TO ADD TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD AND TO EXPAND THE DUTIES OF THE BOARD TO INCLUDE BRANDING AND MARKETING FOR THE DENTON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT IN SUPPORT OF THE DENTON AIRPORT 2010 BUSINESS PLAN AND TO FURTHER INCLUDE DUTIES RELATED TO AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES; REPEALING ALL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND PORTIONS THEREOF; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas has determined that it is in the public interest to modify the Economic Development Partnership Board to encompass certain responsibilities concerning the City of Denton Municipal Airport; and WHEREAS, the City of Denton commissioned an Airport Business Plan study which was approved by the Denton City Council on November 16, 2010, which Plan recommended the modification of the Denton Airport governance structure to assist with vetting financial proposals for the Airport, as well as providing policy input related to targeted marketing initiatives and development; and WHEREAS, the Economic Development Partnership Board has a proven track record of effectiveness in the City of Denton with regard to reviewing and malting recommendations to the City Council concerning economic development within the community; and WHEREAS, the Economic Development Partnership Board has proven particularly adept in the recruitment of business and development in the community; NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Article IX. Sec. 2-251 of Ordinance No. 2003-258 is hereby amended as follows: ARTICLE IX. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP BOARD Sec. 2-251. Creation, Members, Qualifications, and Tenure. A. There is hereby created a City of Denton board entitled the Denton Economic Development Partnership Board (the `Board). The Board shall consist of nine members. The seven board members currently serving shall serve as originally appointed. The member, as described in Sec. 2-251 C.(5) below, shall be appointed to serve until the City Council shall make its 2012 board appointments. The member, as described in Sec. 2-251 C.(6) below, shall be appointed to serve until the City Council shall make its 2011 board appointments. Thereafter, five members shall be appointed for a two-year term in the even numbered years and four members shall be appointed for a two-year term in the odd numbered years. No member shall \\codadldepartments\legal\our documemslordmances\10\edp amended ord.docx serve more than three consecutive terms except for the President of the University of North Texas (`UNT), or his designee, who may serve unlimited terms. B. The Board members shall be appointed by the City Council and shall serve at the City Councirs pleasure. To aid the City Council in making appointments to the Board, the City Council will appoint two City Council members and one Chamber of Commerce (Uhambef) member to act as a nominating committee (the `Committed). The Committee members are qualified for appointment to the Board. The City Manager and President of the Chamber will serve as ad hoc non -voting members of the Committee. The Committee will solicit nominations, contact nominees to relate duties and responsibilities and to confirm willingness to serve. The Board will solicit recommendations from the Chamber Board of Directors and the President of UNT. After evaluating the recommended nominees the Committee will present to the City Council a slate of Board nominees for City Council approval. C. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary the membership make- up of the Board shall consist of the following 1. Two members of the Board shall be City Council members at the time of their appointment to their original term. They may serve out all three terms, even if they are no longer members of the City Council after the original appointment as long as they continuously serve throughout the three terms. They must be residents of the City of Denton. 2. Two members of the Board shall be members of the Chamber Board of Directors (`Chamber Board) at the time of their appointment to their original term. They may serve out all three terms, even if they are no longer members of the Chamber Board after the original appointment as long as they continuously serve throughout the three terms. They must reside or work in the City of Denton. The Chamber Board will recommend the two nominees for consideration by the Committee and approval by the City Council. 3. Two members will be, or be employed by, a top twenty City of Denton ad valorem or sales tax payer. Such members must reside or work in the City of Denton. 4. One member will be the President of UNT or a UNT faculty or staff member designated by the President. Such member need not reside in the City of Denton and is not restricted to the three term limits. However, such member must be appointed by the City Council for each term. 5. One member will have knowledge or experience in general aviation - related matters and shall have no financial interest in matters at the Denton Municipal Airport. This member must reside or work in the City of Denton. Page 2 Uodad\departmentsVegaRour documents\ordinances\10\edp amended ord.docx 6. One member will be a citizen of the City of Denton who, in the discretion of the City Council, has specific knowledge skills and abilities to assist in all or any one of the functions and responsibilities of the Economic Development Partnership Board. SECTION 2. Sec. 2-254 is amended to add a section F. as follows: Sec. 2-254. Duties and Responsibilities of the Board. F. The Board will review, consider and make recommendations to the Denton City Council regarding Airport Branding and Marketing to support the implementation of the Denton Airport 2010 Business Plan. The Board will review, consider and make recommendations to the Denton City Council regarding Denton Municipal Airport incentive polices, as assigned by the City Council or requested by the City Manager, and will act as a recommending body to the City Council for specific airport economic development incentives, as assigned by the City Council or requested by the City Manager and permitted by City and State law. SECTION 3. This Ordinance amends Ordinance No. 2003-258 and supercedes and repeals any provision of that ordinance, or any other, in conflict herewith. SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and approval. f� PASSED AND APPROVED this the �_ day of _&Ad, 2011. ATTEST: JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY B k,rJ� 14 11li -4 J AP-PROVEIYAS TO LEGAL FORM: ANITA . URGESS, CITY ATTORNEY BY: L2 Un Page 3