HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 2022-04 ORDINANCE NO. 22-04
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN
HILLS, ARIZONA, AMENDING THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS TOWN CODE,
CHAPTER 2A, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE 2A-
8, HISTORIC AND CULTURAL ADVISORY COMMISSION, THERETO
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Town Council wish to add a new article to the Town Code to establish
the Historic and Cultural Advisory Commission.
ENACTMENTS:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
FOUNTAIN HILLS as follows:
SECTION 1. The recitals above are hereby incorporated as if fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2. A new article, 2A-8, Historic and Cultural Advisory Commission, is hereby added to
the Fountain Hills Town Code, as outlined in Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof.
SECTION 3. If any section, subsection, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason
held invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision
shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY the Mayor and Council of the Town of Fountain Hills, this 7th day of
June, 2022.
FOR THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS: ATTESTED TO:
Ginny ckey, Mayor Elizabeth lein, Town Clerk
REVIEWED BY: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Grady E. Miller, T.Manager Akron D. rnson, own Attorney
ORDINANCE 22-04 PAGE 2
EXHIBIT 'A'
Article 2A-8
Historic and Cultural Advisory Commission
Sections:
Section 2A-8-1 Creation
Section 2A-8-2 Membership
Section 2A-8-3 Quorum
Section 2A-8-4 Duties
Section 2A-8-1 Creation
The Historic and Cultural Advisory Commission is hereby established.
Section 2A-8-2 Membership
The Historic and Cultural Advisory Commission shall be composed of a total of seven members
appointed by the Mayor, subject to the approval of the Council. These appointments shall be for a
period of three years each, with the terms of members staggered such that the terms of no more
than three members shall expire in any one year, with the exception of the initial appointment of
members who shall serve two or three-year terms, respectively.
Section 2A-8-3 Quorum
Four members shall constitute a quorum of the Historic and Cultural Advisory Commission.
Section 2A-8-4 Duties
The Commission shall have the following duties:
A. Act in an advisory capacity to the Town Council, Town Manager and Community Services
Director in matters pertaining to the cultural and historical significance of the town to increase
public awareness of the importance of historic, cultural, and architectural preservation.
B. Consider provisions of the annual Community Services Department budget during the
process of the preparation of the budget and make recommendations with respect thereto to
the needs of the Historic and Cultural Advisory Commission.
C. Assist in the planning of educational awareness and outreach programs for the residents of
the Town and promote and stimulate public interest therein.
D. Perform such other duties not inconsistent with this Article as may be requested by the Town
Council, Town Manager or Community Services Director.