HomeMy Public PortalAboutOrdinance No. 1342-17 12-11-2017ORDINANCE NO. 1342-17
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RICHLAND
HILLS, TEXAS DISSOLVING THE KEEP RICHLAND
HILLS BEAUTIFUL ORGANIZATION; AMENDING
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF RICHLAND
HILLS, TEXAS, BY REPEALING AND REPLACING
ARTICLE VI "KEEP RICHLAND HILLS
BEAUTIFUL", CHAPTER 10 "BOARDS,
COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS" TO REFLECT THE
CITY'S ROLE IN SELECTING THE PRESIDENT OF
RICHLAND HILLS CONNECT; PROVIDING THAT
THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF
ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AS
REQUIRED BY LAW; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Richland Hills is a home rule city acting under its charter adopted by
the electorate pursuant to Article XI, Section 5 of the Texas Constitution and Chapter 9 of the Local
Government Code; and
WHEREAS, the Keep Richland Hills Beautiful organization, which was created by the City
Council, has become inactive over the past year because of certain personal issues of various board
members, and
WHEREAS, the inactivity of the Keep Richland Hills Beautiful organization over this past
year, there has been a void left for organized volunteer efforts on a city-wide scale; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to fill that void with anon-profit organization that is
separate from the City and will act as a volunteer organizer and community liaison for various grant
opportunities available outside the City's reach; and
WHEREAS, Richland Hills Connect has been created as the group to fulfill that role within
the City; and
WHEREAS, per the Richland Hills Connect bylaws, the City Council will be responsible for
appointing the President of Richland Hills Connect; and
WHEREAS, the City Council seeks to amend the Code of Ordinances, City of Richland
Hills, Texas, to reflect the dissolution of the Keep Richland Hills Beautiful organization and the City
Council's responsibility in selecting the Richland Hills Connect President; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that this ordinance is in the best interests of the citizens of
the City of Richland Hills.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS;
SECTION 1
The City Council hereby dissolves the Keep Richland Hills Beautiful organization.
SECTION 2
Article VI, Chapter 10 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Richland Hills, Texas, is hereby
repealed and replaced to read as follows:
Article VI -Richland Hills Connect
Secs. 10-181 - 10-186 -Reserved.
Sec. 10-187 -President.
There shall be a President of the Richland Hills Connect, who will be the principal
executive officer of the organization and will, in general, supervise and control all of the
business and affairs of the organization. In accordance with the Richland Hills Connect
Bylaws, the President is to be appointed by a majority vote of the Richland Hills City Council
and may be removed at any time with or without cause by the affirmative vote of a majority of
the Richland Hills City Council whenever, in the Council's judgment, the best interests of the
Richland Hills Connect shall be served by such removal.
Secs. 10-18810-210. -Reserved.
SECTION 3
PROVISIONS CUMULATIVE
This ordinance shall be cumulative of all provisions of ordinances and of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Richland Hills, Texas, as amended, except where the provisions of this
ordinance are in direct conflict with the provisions of such ordinances and such Code are hereby
repealed.
SECTION 4
PROVISIONS SEVERABLE
It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the phrases, clauses, sentences,
paragraphs, and sections of this ordinance are severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph
or section of this ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any
court of competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases,
clauses, sentences, paragraphs and sections of this ordinance, since the same would have been enacted
by the City Council without the incorporation in this ordinance of any such unconstitutional phrase,
clause, sentence, paragraph or section.
SECTION 5
PUBLICATION
The City Secretary of the City of Richland Hills is hereby directed to publish this ordinance to
the extent required bylaw.
SECTION 5
EFFECTIVE DATE
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication as
required by law, and it is so ordained.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 11~' DAY OF DECEMBER, 2017.
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ARTICLE I -NAME AND LOCATION
The name of the organization will be Richland Hills Connect (RHC).
RHC will be located at 3200 Diana Drive, Richland Hills, TX 76118.
ARTICLE II -PURPOSE
RHC is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide charitable
and educational services to the residents of Richland Hills. This corporation is organized
exclusively for charity, advocacy, or educational purposes within the meaning of Section
501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
ARTICLE III -MEMBERS AND MEMBERSHIP
Any person, business or organization interested in supporting the goals of RHC may
become a member upon Executive Board approval of a completed application.
ARTICLE IV -ACTIVITIES
In order to further its purpose, RHC is encouraged to (1) help raise funds and recruit
volunteers, (2) engage in community activities, (3) form community partnerships to
include possible reciprocal memberships and joint activities, and 4) other activities in the
best interest of the community.
ARTICLE V -EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS AND DUTIES
The officers of RHC, hereafter referred to as the Executive Board, will consist of the
President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and the Richland Hills City Manager
(ex-officio). Executive Board Members will attend Executive Board meetings. They will
be active participants and voting members of the Executive Board. No person shall hold
more than one office. Officers shall be appointed/elected to serve two year terms and
shall serve no more than three consecutive terms in the same position.
A. PRESIDENT: The President will be the principal executive officer of the
organization and will, in general, supervise and control all of the business and affairs
of the organization. The President will preside at all general membership meetings
and Executive Board meetings; and may sign, or appoint a designee to sign, any
deeds, mortgages, bonds, contracts or other instruments that the Executive Board
authorizes. In general, the President will perform all duties of the Office, as may be
prescribed by the Executive Board. The President votes only in the case of tied votes
of the Executive Board. The President is appointed by a majority vote of the Richland
Hills City Council.
B. VICE PRESIDENT: In the absence of the President or in the event of their inability
or refusal to act, the Vice President will perform the duties of the President and, when
so acting, will be subject to all the restrictions upon the President and have all the
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powers of the President. The Vice President will perform other executive duties as
assigned by the President. The Vice President is elected by a majority vote of the
general membership.
C. SECRETARY: The Secretary will record the minutes of meetings and will provide
copies for approval of the Executive Board during subsequent meetings. The
Secretary will perform other secretarial-related duties as assigned by the President.
The Secretary is elected by a majority vote of the general membership.
D. TREASURER: The Treasurer will have charge and custody of, and be responsible
for, all funds and securities of the organization; will receive and give receipts for
monies due and payable to the organization from any source whatsoever; and will
deposit all such monies in the name of the organization in such banks, trust
companies, or other such depositories as shall be selected in accordance with fiscal
requirements. The Treasurer will maintain and submit annually all financial records to
the membership for audit at the end of each fiscal year. The Treasurer will submit all
records required to maintain the organization's state and federal non-profit status, will
present a monthly and yearly financial report to the membership, and will perform any
other duties assigned by the President. Additionally, records may be submitted for
audit by a private, accredited auditor at any time as determined by the Executive
Board. The Treasurer is elected by a majority vote of the general membership.
E. CITY MANAGER (Ex-Officio): The City Manager (or designated alternate) will
attend, and be an active participant and voting member of, the Executive Board.
ARTICLE VI -CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Executive Board members may not be employees of the City of Richland Hills, with the
exception of the City Manager (or designated alternate), who serves ex-officio.
Executive Board members may not be immediate family members of another Executive
Board member. For the purpose of this section, this includes husband, wife, parents,
children, brother, sister and immediate family members as defined by the State of Texas
legal guardianship laws.
ARTICLE VII -REMOVAL OF OFFICERS /MEMBERS
Section I: The President may be removed at any time with or without cause by the
affirmative vote of a majority of the Richland Hills City Council whenever, in its
judgment, the best interests of RHC shall be served by such removal.
Section 2: An Officer, with the exception of the President, may be removed at any time
with or without cause by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Executive Board
whenever, in its judgment, the best interests of RHC shall be served by such removal.
Section 3: A General Member may be removed at any time with or without cause by the
affirmative vote of a majority of the Executive Board whenever, in its judgment, the best
interests of RHC shall be served by such removal.
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ARTICLE VIII -COMMITTEES
Standing and ad hoc committees or subcommittees may be formed as approved by
majority vote of the Executive Board. Committees or subcommittees may be dissolved
by majority vote of the Executive Board.
ARTICLE IX -MEETINGS AND QUORUMS
Section I: Executive Board Meetings
Regular meetings of the Executive Board will be held on dates and times determined by
the Executive Board. Special meetings may be called by the President as necessary.
Notice of both regular and special meetings will be given to each Executive Board
member at least 4 (four) days before the date of the meeting, but such notice may be
waived. Quorum for Executive Board members is 3 (three).
Section 2: General Membership Meetings
At a minimum, a general membership meeting will be held annually, with Executive
Board quorum requirements being applicable for any business conducted. General
membership notice will provided via electronic media and/or email a minimum of 7 days
prior. Additional meetings may be called as deemed appropriate by the Executive
Board.
ARTICLE X -FUNDS
Section 1: Acceptance of Funds
This organization will be authorized to accept funds from any individual, association or
corporation to be used for any purpose consistent with the by-laws, and consistent with
local, state and federal law governing non-profit organizations.
Section 2: Expenditure of Funds
Funds will be expended in accord with the mission of the organization and upon the
approval of the Executive Board. All expenditures will be in compliance with federal and
state regulations governing 501(c)(3) organizations. All checks must have two
signatures.
Section 3: Loans
No loans shall be contracted on behalf of RHC and no evidence of indebtedness shall
be issued in its name unless authorized by a resolution of the Executive Board. Such
authority may be general or confined to specific instances.
Section 4: Checks and Drafts
All checks, drafts or other orders for the payment of money, notes, or other evidences of
indebtedness issued in the name of RHC, shall be signed by such officer or officers,
agent or agents of RHC and in such manner as from time to time may be determined by
resolution of the Executive Board. In the absence of such determination by the
Executive Board, such instruments shall be signed by the Treasurer and countersigned
by the RHC President or Vice-President, or their authorized designees.
Section 5: Deposits
All funds of RHC not otherwise employed shall be invested from time to time to the
credit of RHC in such manner as the Board by resolution may select.
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Section 6: Gifts
The Executive Board may accept on behalf of RHC any contribution, gift, bequest or
device for the general purposes or for any special purpose of RHC. In addition, the
Executive Board may make on behalf of RHC any contribution or gift in furtherance of
its general purposes or any special purpose; provided such contribution or gift is not
prohibited by these Bylaws, the Articles of Incorporation, or any applicable law.
Section 7: Books and Records
The Executive Board shall arrange for an annual internal audit of RHC financial books
and accounts, and an independent audit every three years or as deemed necessary.
Section 8: Annual Statement
The Executive Board shall present at each Annual Meeting a full and clear statement of
the business and condition of RHC, including a detailed balance sheet and income
statement.
ARTICLE XI -AMENDMENTS
The by-laws may be amended at any meeting by atwo-thirds vote of the members
present and voting, provided a written proposed amendment signed by three members
has been submitted to the Executive Board, and all board members are notified at least
one month prior to the vote. General membership notice will provided via electronic
media and/or email a minimum of 7 days prior to the vote.
Adopted ??/??/2017
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