(a) 
The city shall adopt by reference citizen complaint handling procedures.
(b) 
The city council designates the assistant city manager/public works as the community development citizen coordinator. The city directs the community development coordinator to receive and respond to complaints.
(1995 Code, sec. 38.40; Resolution 3172 adopted 4/2/1996)
(a) 
Generally.
(1) 
Purpose.
(A) 
The city council desires to provide for the establishment of mayor emeritus and impose guidelines necessary for appointment and the operation of the office.
(B) 
The city council believes that great benefit could be derived from the experience, knowledge, and advice of its public officials that have provided exceptional service to the city.
(C) 
The city desires to honor a mayor that has contributed to the city’s growth, stature and renown and has distinguished the office of the mayor by a long and successful tenure.
(2) 
Office established.
Therefore, be it ordained that the office of mayor emeritus shall be established and governed as herein provided.
(b) 
Requirements.
(1) 
The position of mayor emeritus shall only be occupied by a previous mayor of the city who has been elected five consecutive terms to the office of mayor.
(2) 
The position of mayor emeritus shall be filled by a particular individual for a term of 15 years.
(3) 
To qualify for mayor emeritus the individual shall be at least 65 years of age.
(c) 
Office space.
The city shall provide for the position of mayor emeritus the following:
(1) 
Office space within city hall will be provided if suitable space is available;
(2) 
The office will not be used for any profit-making activity by the mayor emeritus; and
(3) 
The designation of such an office shall be for one year and thereafter from year to year at the will of the city council.
(1972 Code, sec. 2-3; Ordinance 2674 adopted 5/3/1988; Ordinance adopting Code)
The city shall:
(1) 
Coordinate with other state and federal agencies to develop a systematic method for identifying and maintaining an inventory of verified minority and woman-owned business enterprises, their capabilities, services, supplies and/or products.
(2) 
Forward notice of contract opportunities to small business incubators, chambers of commerce and contract procurement centers in the area and advertise contract opportunities in the Dodge Report.
(3) 
Utilize the local media, electronic and print, to market and promote contract and business opportunities for minority and woman-owned businesses.
(4) 
Announce HOME fund awards and projected contract letting schedules in the news media to notify minority business enterprises (MBEs) and woman-owned business enterprises (WBEs) of upcoming business opportunities.
(1995 Code, sec. 38.50; Ordinance 3486 adopted 9/19/2000)
(a) 
The city shall:
(1) 
Notify potential bidders of procurement opportunities and soliciting bids for historically underutilized businesses (HUBs), whenever they are potential sources, in local newspapers.
(2) 
Identify the nearest minority business development agency from the regional office directory and forward a copy of all advertisements for bidders to that agency.
(b) 
Businesses located in the county or adjoining counties that provide services applicable to the city’s needs under the HOME program and are listed in the Texas Certified Historically Underutilized Business Directory will be contacted.
(c) 
Minority and/or woman-owned business enterprises identified in the city and surrounding area will be placed on a bidders’ list to receive a copy of all advertisements soliciting the type of services provided by that business.
(1995 Code, sec. 38.51; Ordinance 3486 adopted 9/19/2000)
The city shall:
(1) 
Maintain records and statistical data on participation by minority and woman-owned businesses.
(2) 
Submit a historically underutilized business report upon completion of each project.
(1995 Code, sec. 38.52; Ordinance 3486 adopted 9/19/2000)