HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2010-06 RESOLUTION NO. R2010-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS, SUPPORTING THE "KEEP TEXAS
BEAUTIFUL INC." ORGANIZATION AND ITS AFFILIATE
PROGRAM; APPROVING THE RE-NAMING OF THE CITY'S
"COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD" TO THE "KEEP
FRIENDSWOOD BEAUTIFUL COMMITTEE"; APPROVING
AMENDED COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT POLICY FOR THE
"KEEP FRIENDSWOOD BEAUTIFUL COMMITTEE"; AND
APPROVING THE COMMITTEE'S PARTICIPATION IN THE
"KEEP TEXAS BEAUTIFUL" AFFILIATE PROGRAM.
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WHEREAS, the City of Friendswood desires to improve the physical quality of
community life in the City of Friendswood; and
WHEREAS, a clean environment contributes to the emotional, physical, and economic
well-being of the City's citizens; and
WHEREAS, for many years the city's "Community Appearance Board" has served the
city to further these goals; and
WHEREAS, the "Keep Texas Beautiful, Inc." organization has developed an Affiliate
Program to assist greatly in reducing the improper handling of waste and thereby reduce litter
and increase solid waste management activities; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it in the best interest of the city to change the name
of the "Community Appearance Board" to the "Keep Friendswood Beautiful Committee",
approve the amended Committee Appointment Policy, and to endorse its participation in the
Affiliate Program on behalf of the city;
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD,
TEXAS:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Friendswood approves the re-naming of
the "Community Appearance Board" to the "Keep Friendswood Beautiful Committee" and
approves the amendments to the Committee Appointment Policy attached as Exhibit A hereto
and incorporated herein.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Friendswood hereby endarses and
supports the "Keep Texas Beautiful, Inc." organization and it's Affiliate Program. The City
Council approves and recognizes the participation of the "Keep Friendswood Beautiful
Committee" in the Affiliate Program on behalf of the City of Friendswood.
PASSED,APPROVED AND RESOLVED on this 25th day of January,2010.
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Davi . H. Smith
Mayor
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Exhibit A
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Keep Friendswood Beautiful Committee
Purpose: To enhance the aesthetic appearance of the City and to encourage residents to
take an active role in maintaining the City's image.
Duties: The mission of the Keep Friendswood Beautiful Committee (KFB) is to enhance
the aesthetic appearance of the city and to encourage residents to take an active role in
maintaining its image. The KFB directs and coordinates management and planning of
projects and education of the community; recommends budget and project priorities to
City Council; seeks grants for funding opportunities; makes suggestions for conserving
and protecting natural resources; participates on behalf of the City in the Keep Texas
Beautiful affiliate program; and performs such other duties as the City Council may
reasonably request.
Time Commitment: Members must attend scheduled meetings that are held in the
evening on the last Tuesday of each month. Meetings are approximately one (1) to two
(2) hours in duration.
Members: This Board is comprised of twenty (20) regular members appointed by the
City Council. Members must be residents of the City of Friendswood and not employees
of the City.
Staff Support: The Director of Community Services.
Term: Three (3) year terms, expiring in November or until action is taken by Council
for each position. Terms are overlapped, creating vacancies every year. Unless specified
by ordinance, state law, or charter, there is no maximum time limit for length of service.
Meetings: Regular meetings are typically held on the last Tuesday of the month at 7:30
p.m. at City Hall. All meetings of the board are to be held in compliance with the Texas
Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551 and an agenda for each
meeting shall be posted 72 hours in advance as required by the Act.