HomeMy WebLinkAbout24-1902RESOLUTION NO. 24-1902
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DENTON CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF
JESSICA ROBLEDO AS CHIEF OF POLICE OF THE CITY OF DENTON; AND
DECLAR[NG AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, pursuant to Local Government Code §143.013, the City Manager has the
authority to appoint the Department H ead (Chief of Police) of the Denton Police Department,
subject to confirmation by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, on February 13, 2024, Chief of Police Doug Shoemaker submitted his
resignation to the City Manager effective 5:00 pm on March 2, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager appointed, and the City Council confirmed Jessica
Robledo as the Interim Chief of Police on April 16, 2024 (Resolution 24-824); and
WHEREAS, Jessica Robledo has been performing the duties of Interim Chief of Police
since April 16, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has determined that Jessica Robledo meets all the
qualifications and requirements of the position of Chief of Police, and has appointed her to serve
as Chief of Police; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Denton has determined that the appointment
should be confirmed; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY RESOLVES:
SECTION 1. The recitals contained in the preamble of this resolution are hereby
incorporated into the body of this resolution as if set out fully herein.
SECTION 2. The appointment of Jessica Robledo as Chief of Police of the City of
Denton is hereby confirmed.
SECTION 3. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval.
SECTION 4. Jessica Robledo is to be sworn in as the Chief of Police on October 8,
2024. In the interim period between the effective date of this resolution and her swearing in, she
shall remain the Interim Chief of Police with all the powers, duties, and responsibilities granted
to her by law, including but not limited to the City Charter, City Code of Ordinances, State Law,
and the 2022-2026 Meet and Confer Agreement between the City of Denton and the Denton
Police Officers Association.
PAUL MELTZER
The mot;"'1 tn 'n"'r"'P this resolution was made by and seconded by
BRIAN BECK ; this resolution was passed and approved by the followingvote [ 6 - a] :
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Mayor Gerard Hudspeth:
Vicki Byrd, District 1 :
Brian Beck. District 2 :
Paul Meltzer, Mayor Pro Team District 3 :
Joe Holland. District 4:
Brandon Chase McGee, At Large Place 5 :
Jill Jester, At Large Place 6:
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PASSED AND APPROVED this the 24th day of September 9 2024.
GERARD HUDSPETH. MAYOR
ATTEST:
LAUREN THODEN, CITY SECRETARY
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
MACK REINWAND, CITY ATTORNEY
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