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File #: ORD-0759    Version: Name:
Type: Ordinance Status: Discuss and consider action
File created: 1/9/2024 In control: Police
On agenda: 1/9/2024 Final action:
Title: Discuss and consider action to approve an ordinance on first reading with the caption reading: An ordinance of the City of Pflugerville, Texas, amending Chapter 31 Article II of the City of Pflugerville Code of Ordinances, as amended, by adding ยง31.21 titled Reserve Police Force, providing for repeal of conflicting ordinances; providing for severability clause; and providing an effective date.
Attachments: 1. Pflugerville Reserve Ordinance, 2. Proposed Reserve Officer Policy

Title

Discuss and consider action to approve an ordinance on first reading with the caption reading: An ordinance of the City of Pflugerville, Texas, amending Chapter 31 Article II of the City of Pflugerville Code of Ordinances, as amended, by adding §31.21 titled Reserve Police Force, providing for repeal of conflicting ordinances; providing for severability clause; and providing an effective date.

 

Summary

The addition of section 31.21 Reserve Police Force is needed to grant the Chief of Police the authority to appoint an officer as a Reserve Police Officer and comply with Texas Local Government Code, Sec. 341.012 Police Reserve Force.  Reserve Police Officers are non-paid positions within the Police Department.

 

City Attorney has drafted and approved the ordinance as to form.

Prior City Council Action

N/A

 

Deadline for City Council Action

Recommended January 9, 2024

 

Future City Council Action

Consider approval on second reading of the ordinance on January 23, 2024.

 

Funding Expected: Revenue __  Expenditure __  N/A _X_

Budgeted Item: Yes __ No __  N/A _X_                    

Amount: ___N/A_____

1295 Form Required? Yes __ No _X_                    

Legal Review Required: N/A __ Required _X_ Date Completed: __8/15/2023__

 

Supporting documents attached:

Pflugerville Reserve Ordinance

Proposed Reserve Officer Policy

 

Recommended Action

Approve the ordinance on first reading amending Chapter 31 Article II by adding 31.21 titled Reserve Police Force.