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Consideration of and action on an ordinance appointing William Patterson to the Deer Park Community Development Corporation for the remainder of Justin League's term.
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Summary:
Mr. Justin League is stepping down from the Community Development Commission (CDC) due to becoming a city council member. City Council met in executive session on April 16, 2024 to discuss his replacement which will be appointed by ordinance tonight. The replacement member will be William Patterson and he will serve the remainder of Mr. Leagues' term which expires on September 30, 2025.
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The Deer Park Development Corporation is responsible for administering the proceeds of the dedicated Type B economic development sales and use tax for public park purposes and events. While this development corporation has the power to expend the proceeds of the Type B sales tax for purposes authorized by the Development Corporation Act and the voters, City Council retains authority to approve all programs and expenditures of the corporation.
Sec. 2.1 of the Deer Park Community Development Corporation's bylaws states:
"2.1 Number, Appointment, and Term of Office. The business and affairs of the corporation shall be managed by a board of seven (7) directors (the "Board"). Directors shall be appointed by the City Council, and at least three (3) directors must not be employees, officers, or members of the City Council. Each member of the Board shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council for a term of two years. Places 1, 3, 5, and 7 will be appointed in odd- numbered years, and Places 2, 4, and 6 appointed in even numbered years. The initial directors shall draw lots to determine places. Terms begin on October 1 of each year."
Fiscal/Budgetary Impact:
N/A.
Recommended action
Approve the ordinance appointing William Patterson to the Deer Park Community Development Corporation...
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