Title
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CODIFIED ORDINANCE CHAPTER 297, MILITARY AND VETERANS’ COMMISSION, TO COMPLY WITH THE NEWLY CREATED CHARTER SECTION 8.09; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Brief Description: This Ordinance will amend the language in the Codified Ordinances regarding the Military and Veterans’ Commission to align with the voter-approved Charter amendment.
Body
Legislative History
None
Purpose & Explanation
In November 2025, voters approved a Charter amendment to include the Military and Veterans’ Commission as a Chartered board. The Ordinance will bring the Commission language into compliance with the Charter.
Legal Authority for Proposed Legislation
Pursuant to Charter Section 6.04, Contracts & Purchasing:
Competitively bid and advertised for two consecutive weeks; bid tab attached: [Yes/No/NA])
Joint or Cooperative Purchase Program
Professional Services
X Other - n/a
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted (Account #, $)
Supplemental Appropriation Required (Account #, $)
X Appropriation Not Required
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
X Yes, in order to keep the Military and Veterans’ Commission in alignment with the other Chartered boards and commissions.
No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends passage of the legislation.
Submitted by,
Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager
Aparna Wheeler, Clerk of Council