HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 1071-2023-09 Amending Code Article A9.000 Fees for Certain Emergency ServicesCITY OF ANNA, TEXAS
ORDINANCE NO i O-+ I - 20 P-3 - 09
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS
AMENDING THE ANNA CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES WITH REGARD TO FEES FOR
CERTAIN EMERGENCY SERVICES
WHEREAS, the City of Anna, Texas (the "City") has determined that it would be
beneficial to the City to amend the Anna City Code of Ordinances (the "Anna Code") in
order to delegate authority to the City Manager to negotiate with other governmental
entities as relates to fees for certain emergency response fees as set forth in this
ordinance;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANNA, TEXAS:
Section 1. Recitals Incorporated.
The recitals above are incorporated herein as if set forth in full for all purposes.
Section 2. Amending Anna Code
Article A9.000 "Fire Services Fees" of the Anna Code is amended to add a new
subsection (o) "Interlocal Agreements" to read as follows:
"(o) Interlocal Agreements. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code, the City
Manager is granted authority to enter into legally binding contracts with other
governmental entities to modify the amount of fees for various emergency services
provided as well as to specify the terms and conditions under which such services are
provided under one or more Interlocal Agreements governed under Chapter 791 of the
Texas Government Code. The City Manager's authority to enter into such Interlocal
Agreements on behalf of the City is limited to the authority as prescribed by applicable
state law and the City's internal purchasing and contracting policies and procedures.
(p) Nonprofits Agreements. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code, the City
Manager is granted authority to enter into legally binding contracts with non-profit
entities to which the City provides various emergency services to modify the amount of
fees for various emergency services as well as to specify the terms and conditions
under which such services are provided under one or more binding contracts. The City
Manager's authority to enter into such contracts on behalf of the City is limited to the
authority as prescribed by applicable state law and the City's internal purchasing and
contracting policies and procedures."
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Section 3. Savings, Severability and Repealing Clauses.
All ordinances of the City in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are repealed to
the extent of that conflict. Cross-references in other parts, articles or sections of the
Anna Code which make reference to previous enactments carrying the same
designation as any section amended by this ordinance shall be construed as
referencing whichever currently effective provision best preserves the original intent and
effect of the cross-reference. If any provision of this ordinance shall be held to be invalid
or unconstitutional, the remainder of such ordinance shall continue in full force and
effect the same as if such invalid or unconstitutional provision had never been a part
hereof. The City declares that it would have passed this ordinance, and each section,
subsection, clause, or phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more
sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, and phrases be declared unconstitutional or
invalid.
Section 4. Publication of the Caption Hereof and Effective Date.
This ordinance shall be in full force and effective from and after its passage and upon
the posting and/or publication of its caption as may be required by law, and the City
Secretary is hereby directed to implement such posting and/or publication.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Anna, Texas, this 12'h day of September
2023.
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