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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 071378D - City Council Resolution Aug28 Amended - Community Development Advisory Committe - 07_13_197878-37-211-564 (27) 6?13,V D RESOLUTION WHEREAS, citizen participation has continually been an important and worth- while part of the development of the Lubbock Community; and WHEREAS, citizens should continually be given opportunities to decide and make known their community needs and problems; and WHEREAS, citizens should be informed of municipal, state and federal programs which affect the quality of their city and neighborhoods, and should be involved in the decision -making process; NOW THEREFORE: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK: THAT the City Council Resolution of August 28, 1975 is hereby amended; and THAT a Community Development Advisory Committee is hereby created to be composed of the chairman of the Community Development Advisory Committee, who shall be appointed by the Mayor, and the chairmen' of the following City Boards and Commissions: Planning and Zoning Commission, Parks and Recreation Board, Urban Renewal Board, Board of City Development, Human Relations Commission, the Lubbock Housing Authority Board, the Community Services Commission and the Airport Board. In addition to these members, a representative of the elderly and a repre- sentative of the handicapped shall be appointed by the City Council. Further, the City Council shall appoint two (2) citizens from each of six (6) city sectors as described in Attachment "A". Low and moderate income citizens and members of minority groups shall be given substantial representation. The Committee shall adopt rules and procedures necessary to conduct business, including the creation of subcommittees where needed. The basic purposes of the Community Development Advisory Committee are to coordinate citizen participation in the Community Development process, to coordinate requests for Community Development funds from City departments and agencies, and to assess and recommend overall Community Development priorities to the City Council. The City Council shall establish the basic Community Development Program structure through the Community Development office within which the Committee will function. Appointments as chairman and members of the Committee shall be for two (2) years. Members may be removed by Council at any time for just cause by majority vote. The Committee shall exist as long as the City Council determines a need for its services in accordance with state and federal statutes and regulations. Passed by the City Council this 13th day of July DIRK WEST, MAYOR 1978. ,"ATTEST. F "Evelyn Gaoffgd, Cit S c tary-Treasurer APPROVED AS TO FORM: f _ red 0. Senter, Jr., Ci ttorney