Title
Approving an ordinance on second reading with the caption reading: An ordinance amending and updating the City of Pflugerville Code of Ordinances, Title III. Administration, by adding Chapter 40, Municipal Court Juvenile Case Coordinator; providing cumulative, repealer and severability clauses, providing for open meeting and establishing an effective date.
Summary
In 2024, the Pflugerville Municipal Court expanded the role of one of our Court Clerks to also officially serve as a Juvenile Case Coordinator. This was done as a best practice and to allow the City to utilize Local Truancy Prevention and Diversion Funds, which were already being collected, to help offset a portion of the employee’s salary, benefits, training, travel expenses, office supplies, and other necessary expenses relating to the position.
With the creation of this new position, state law Code of Criminal Procedure Art. 45A.451 requires the City to adopt an ordinance recognizing the position and outlining minimum training and educational standards.
Prior City Council Action
City Council approved the ordinance on first reading on March 25, 2025.
Deadline for City Council Action
Action is requested April 8, 2025
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Legal Review Required: N/A __ Required _X_ Date Completed: 2/28/2025
Supporting documents attached:
Municipal Court juvenile case coordinator ORD
Recommended Action
Approve the ordinance on second reading.