File #: 23-2974    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Ordinance Status: Regular Hearing
File created: 9/13/2023 In control: City Council
On agenda: 9/18/2023 Final action:
Title: Consideration an Ordinance of the Lewisville City Council Amending Chapter 3, Division 3, Animal Services Advisory Committee, Section 3-52, to Provide that the Requirement that Committee Members Be Citizens or Business Owners in the City or Citizens of the City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Does Not Apply to Certain Member Positions Mandated by State Law; Providing a Repealer, Severability And An Effective Date; And Declaring An Emergency.
Attachments: 1. Memo Animal Services Advisory Board - 2023.09.pdf, 2. Ordinance Animal Services Advisory Board - 2023.09.pdf

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Consideration an Ordinance of the Lewisville City Council Amending Chapter 3, Division 3, Animal Services Advisory Committee, Section 3-52, to Provide that the Requirement that Committee Members Be Citizens or Business Owners in the City or Citizens of the City’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Does Not Apply to Certain Member Positions Mandated by State Law; Providing a Repealer, Severability And An Effective Date; And Declaring An Emergency.

 

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ADMINISTRATIVE COMMENTS:

 

The current ordinance requires that all Animal Services Advisory Committee (ASAC) members be citizens or business owners in the city or citizens of the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction. This requirement has shown to be difficult when trying to fill specific vacancies on the ASAC. The proposed amendment will modify this requirement by removing it for the licensed veterinarian, the person with duties including daily operation of the shelter, and the representative from an animal welfare organization. Adding this exception broadens the applicant pool for potential committee members, which will help fill vacant positions faster.

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That the City Council approve the ordinance as set forth in the caption above.