HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2017-021RESOLUTION NO. 2017 -021
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS; APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE; ESTABLISHING
TERMS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, City Council has determined that the economic well -being of the City of
North Richland Hills is of primary concern, and;
WHEREAS, the Economic Development staff has worked to facilitate the retention and
expansion of existing employers and the attraction of new businesses, as
well as engage tourism and visitor traffic, and;
WHEREAS, on March 23, 1998, City Council adopted Ordinance 2290 creating an
Economic Development Advisory Committee. Members agreed that such
a body will provide another way to maintain good communications with the
City's existing employers, as well as share valuable input on how the City
may continue to stimulate the local economy, and;
WHEREAS, on September 9, 2002, City Council adopted Ordinance 2654 reducing the
Committee size from 13 to 10 members, and;
WHEREAS, such an Advisory Committee serve as a resource to City endeavors and to
periodically review and recommend updates to City of North Richland Hills
plans and strategies related to economic development.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. The Committee consisting of 10 members is designed to serve staggered
two year terms.
SECTION 2. To facilitate staggered terms, the Committee will have 5 members serve a
two year term, while 5 members will serve a 1 year term; thereafter, all
members may be considered for future reappointment for a 2 year term.
SECTION 3. The Committee will meet quarterly providing feedback to staff, discuss key
economic issues and opportunities, and make suggestions on how to
achieve City Council's goals.
SECTION 4. The Committee shall keep minutes of its proceedings which shall be of
public record. The Committee shall serve without compensation.
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SECTION 5. The following members have been submitted for nomination and approved
by a majority of the City Council for a term expiring June 30, 2018.
• Rena Arnold — Street Level Investments (Real Estate)
• Mark Wood — Howe/Wood & Company (Real Estate)
• Bill Brandenburg — Total Shooting Sports (Entertainment)
• Jay Redford — Jones Lang LaSalle Advisory Services (Office / Service)
• Bob Brown — Smurfit Kappa (Manufacturing)
SECTION 6. The following members have been submitted for nomination and approved
by a majority of the City Council for a term expiring June 30, 2019.
• Lee Hertel — Bank of the West (Banking)
• Xavier Villarreal — Medical City North Hills (Medical)
• Ron Huggins — Huggins Honda (New Car Dealership)
• Janice Townsend — Roots Coffeehouse (Retail)
• Michael Wright — MJW Architects (Office / Service)
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 10th day of April, 2017.
ATTEST:
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Alicia Richardson, City S rotary y;
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Maleshia B. Farmer, City Attorney
AS TO CONTENT:
Craig I u1ffe, Director of Economic Development
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CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
By: I 04AE
Oscar Trevino, Mayor