HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2023-R0532 - Study Amortization And Strategic Downzoning - 10/24/2023Resolution No. 2023-R0532
Item No. 6.5
October 24, 2023
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lubbock desires to determine
whether and to what extent certain areas of the City shoulder a disproportionate burden of
industrial and heavy commercial activity that may affect the health, safety, welfare, or
quality of life of residents living nearby; whether and to what extent industrial and heavy
commercial activity acts as a hindrance to economic development opportunities in any
areas; and further whether a planned, systematic relocation program such as
amortization—studied broadly and conceptually, without targeting particular businesses
or entities— would promote development of other alternative economic or community
activity that would have fewer, if any, adverse effects on the health, safety, or welfare of
nearby residents; and
WH�REAS the City Council of the City of Lubbock also desires to assess the
extent and negative effect, if any, of abandoned industrial blight or underutilized
properties on the health, safety, welfare, or quality of life of nearby residents, and further
to determine whether and how such blight and properties might be remediated or
otherwise repurposed into productive, more benign assets for the nearby communities;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lubbock desires further public
discussion and deliberation on both t�e utility and efficacy of possible responses for the
City to consider, including the use of strategic downzoning; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lubbock now desires to appoint an
ad hoc committee of individuals representing various segments of the community to
assist the City Council in inaking the aforementioned determinations by studying the
relevant issues, and reporting the findings, conclusions, and recommendations, if any, of
the committee back in the City Council; NOW, THEREFOIZE:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
1. THAT the City Council of the City of Lubbock hereby creates an ad hoc
committee (the "Committee") that shall be comprised of seven (7) members,
with each member of the City Council appointing one (1) member to the
Committee, and the chairperson of the Committee being elected by the
membership of the Committee.
2. TIIAT meetings of the Committee shall be held at times and locations
established by the Chair of the Committee, unless otherwise determined by a
majority vote of the Committee. A simple majority shall constitute a quorum,
and a majority votc of the quorum shall bc required for any action to be taken
by the Committec. All meetings and procedures shall be consistent with the
policies of the City of Lubbock eoncerning advisory Commissions and
Boards. The City Manager of the City of Lubbock, or his designee, shall
attend all meetings of the Committee, shall consult with the City Attorney as
necessary, and shall serve as a resource to the Committee as requested.
3. THAT all Committee members shall serve at the pleasure of, and may be
removed by, the City Council of the City of Lubbock.
4. THAT the City Manager shall place on the agenda of the next regular meeting
of the City Council, an item for the appointment of inembers to the
Committee.
5. THAT the Committee shall convene within two (2) weeks thereafter to study,
deliberate, and finally report back to the City Council, no later than the second
regular meeting of the City Council in March of 2024, a written summary of
any findings or conclusions reached, as well as any recommendations made by
the Committee regarding the subject matter studied.
Passed by the City Council this 24th day of October , 2023.
CONT�NT:
Shelia Patterson Harris, City Councilwoman District 2
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atrelle Joy, City C un ilwoman District 6