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Res 649 6/27/1966RESOLUTION NO. 6; 7 WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls has been cooperating with other governmental units in the region composed of Wichita, Archer and Clay Counties in organizing a program of planning for the devel- opment of this three county region; and, WHEREAS, on May 23, 1966 the Board of Aldermen adopted resolu- tion No. 644, in which they stated their intention that the City of Wichita Falls participate in a Regional Planning Organization to be composed of public officials in such three county region, and that the City shall be a member of such organization. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: That certain Agreement for Regional Planning Commission for Wichita, Archer, and Clay Counties, Texas, a copy of which is attached hereto, be and the same is hereby approved, and the Mayor is authorized to sign the same for the City of Wichita Falls. I.PASSED AND APPROVED this the v( 2 day of June, 1966. 2 / MAYOR ATTEST: City Clerk 1 AGREEMENT FOR RE GIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION FOR WICHITA, ARCHER, AND CLAY COUNTIES, TEXAS THE STATE OF TEXAS X COUNTIES OF WICHITA X KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS; THAT: ARCHER AND CLAY X Whereas, the 59th Texas Legislature enacted House Bill 319 (Art. 1011m, V.A.T.S.) to authorize counties, cities, towns, and other political subdivisions of this State to establish regional planning commissions; and, Whereas, pursuant thereto, it is the purpose and desire of the under.. signed political subdivisions located within the Counties of Wichita, Archer, and Clay to provide for a regional planning commission for said area;' now, therefore, It is agreed between the parties hereto, the undersigned political subdivisions of said Counties of Wichita, Archer, and Clay to create the Wichita, Archer, and Clay Counties Regional Planning Commission, under authority of Art. 1011m, V.A.T.S., pursuant to the following provisions. SECTION 1. Name. The name of this planning organization shall be the Nortex Regional Planning Commission. SECTION 2. Planning Region Defined. The planning region shall consist of all - of the geographic area of Wichita, Archer, and Clay Counties. SECTION 3. Objectives. The purpose of the Regional Planning Commission is to encourage and permit units of government in Wichita, Archer, and Clay Counties to join and to cooperate with one another in planning for the purpose of im- proving the health, safety, and general welfare of their citizens. Planning for the future development of communities, areas and regions to the end that transportation systems may be more carefully planned; that communities, areas, and regions grow with adequate street, utility, health, educational, recreational, and other essential facilities. The needs of agriculture, business, and industry must be recognized and met. Residential areas must provide healthful surroundings for family life. Historical and cultural values must be preserved, and the growth of the communities, areas, and regions must be commensurate with and promotive of the efficient and economical use of public funds. Because of urban growth and development in metropolitan areas, problems have arisen and. will continue to arise which so transcend the boundary line of local governmental units that no single unit can make plans for their solution without affecting other units of Wichita, Archer, and Clay Counties. SECTION 4. Duties and Responsibilities of the Regional Planning Commission. A. The general purpose of the Commission is to make studies and plans to guide the unified, far-reaching development of the area, to eliminate duplica- tion, and to promote economy and efficiency in the coordinated development of the area. The Commission may make plans for the development of the area which may include recommendations on major thoroughfares, streets, traffic and transporta- tion studies, bridges, airports, parks, recreation areas, school sites, public utilities, hospitals, land use, water supply and distribution, sanitation facili- ties, drainage, public buildings, population density, open space, and other items relating` to the effectuation of the general purpose. B. The plans and recommendations of the commission will be submitted to the governing body with appropriate jurisdiction for consideration. These plans and recommendations may be adopted in whole or in part by the cooperating govern- mental unit. The Regional Planning Commission will assist the participating gov- ernmental units individually or collectively in carrying out any plans or recom- mendations developed by the commission if such assistance is desired and requested. SECTION 5. Membership. A. Membership of the Regional Planning Commission shall consist of the following representatives: 1. One member to be appointed by the governing body of each city or town, other than Wichita Falls, having a population of 500 or more as indi- cated by the latest United States census. • 2. Three representatives from each county appointed by the com- missioner's court of each county to represent the counties, the smaller com- r`munitiee,' school districts and water districts or authorities. 2- 3. Four representatives appointed by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls. B. Permanent membership shall consist of the following elected officials:. 1. • The Mayor of Wichita Falls, or his designate. 2. The Mayor of Henrietta, or his designate. 3. The Mayor of Archer City, or his designate. 4. County Judge of Wichita County, or his designate. 5. County Judge of Archer County, or his designate.. 6. County Judge of Clay County, or his designate. C. Each governmental unit shall be eligible for representation only while remaining active in membership through payment of membership dues. D. Each member of the Regional Planning Commission shall be entitled to one vote. SECTION 6. Terms of Members. Since the total number of members is indefinite and may increase or decrease depending on participation, membership terms for a speci- fied period could not be apportioned equally and consistently. The terms of mem- bers are as follows: 1. Elected officials' terms will run concurrently with their terms of elective office. 2. All other members other than permanent members shall serve at . the pleasure of their various appointing agency, but no longer than five years consecutively. SECTION 7. Vacancies -- All vacancies will be filled by the governmental unit appointing that representative who created the vacancy. . SECTION 8. Dues A. Annual membership dues of governmental units who become members of the Regional Planning Commission shall be as follows: 1. Incorporated Cities and Towns eligible for membership shall pay annual dues based on $0.10 per capita of such population. 2. Counties shall pay annual dues on the basis of $50. per county. B. Each member shall pay an amount equal to one year's dues to the Director of Finance of the City of Wichita Falls within 30 days after adoption of these articles of agreement by the governmental unit. The Director of Finance shall make these funds available to the Executive Committee of the Regional 3 Planning Commission upon its organization. The Executive Committee may designate some other person to receive the dues required herein. Effective in 1968, annual dues will be due and payable January 31 of each calendar year. SECTION 9. Organization, meetings, and duties of the Regional Planning Commission. A. The Regional Planning Commission as a whole shall elect a Chairman and Vice-Chairman from among its members to serve for a period of one year. The Chairman shall preside at all meetings of the Commission. The Vice-Chairman shall preside in the absence of the `Chairman. B. The Commission as a whole shall meet twice each year at a time and place as decided upon by the Commission. C. The Chairman of the Commission may call a special meeting of the Commission when he deems necessary. The Chairman of the Commission shall call a special meeting at the request of the Executive Committee. The Secretary.shall give written notice of each meeting. D. A simple majority of the members present 'at any meeting will be necessary for the conduct of business. E. Commission members shall serve without pay. F. The Commission as a whole shall be responsible for the general review of the operations of the Commission and advise the Executive Committee on general policy. The Commission as a whole shall review and approve all regional - plans as developed by the Executive Committee. G. The Director of Planning of the City of Wichita Falls shall serve as the Commission's Acting Secretary until permanent arrangements can be made for performance of the Commission's planning functions. H. The Director of Finance of the City of Wichita Falls shall serve as the Commission's Acting Treasurer until permanent arrangements can be made for performance of the Commission's financial functions. SECTION 10. Executive Committee Membership. There shall be a seven-member Execu- tive Committee, which shall serve as the Administrative Committee and Governing Body for the Commission, consisting of the following members of the Commission: 1. One member from each of Wichita, Archer, and Clay Counties. 2. Two members from the City of Wichita Falls members. 3. Two members from the remaining incorporated cities and towns. 4- SECTION 11. Meetings and Duties of the Executive Committee. A. The Executive Committee shall elect from its members a Chairman and a Vice-Chairman who will serve for a period of one year. Should a vacancy occur in the Chairmanship or Vice-Chairmanship of the Executive Committee, the office shall be filled from members of the Executive Committee. The Chairman of the Executive Committee shall preside at its meetings. The Vice-Chairman shall pre- side in the absence of the Chairman. B. The Executive Committee shall meet once each month or upon call by its Chairman, at a time and place as designated by the Chairman. C. The Executive Committee shall be responsible for the adoption of a budget with the approval of the Commission as a whole. D. The Executive Committee, as the Administrative and Governing Body of the Commission, is authorized on its own motion to exercise the following duties. 1. The Executive Committee shall determine the various regional plans to be developed by the Commission. 2. The Executive Committee may contract with private firms and/or governmental units, including members, to perform any of the Commission's plan- ning functions. 3. The City of Wichita Falls Planning Department will act as Plan- ning. staff for the Executive Committee and Commission as a whole, and perform any of the Commission's Planning functions. 4. The Executive Committee shall be responsible for the receipt, disbursement, and accounting for all funds of the Commission. 5. The Executive Committee is authorized to apply'for, contract for, receive and expend for its purposes any funds or grants from any participat- ing governmental unit or from the State of Texas, Federal Government, or any other ' source. 6. The Executive Committee shall provide for an independent audit annually. 7. Any person entrusted with the handling of funds shall be bonded. SECTION 12. Amendment. These articles of agreement may be amended at any meeting of the Regional Planning Commission by the affirmative vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the members present and voting, provided the proposed amendment has been submitted 5- in writing to each member at least seven (7) days in advance of such meeting. SECTION 13. Creation of a Regional Planning Commission. Execution of this agreement shall be authorized by order, resolution, or ordinance of the governing bodies of the respective governmental units that are to be represented on the Commission. Governmental units eligible for membership pur suant hereto, which are not among the original signatories, may execute this agree- ment and designate representatives subject to the provisions herein. EXECUTED this 77,fu day of l9 .by arder-, resolution, er-Orcanance No. 64( ATTEST: Nj1.4: 11. 1-?-ut.,1