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What this is
Council is asked to adopt Ordinance No. 4496, which continues the disaster declaration and related orders that the mayor issued on May 29, 2024.
Why it matters
Continuing the disaster declaration keeps emergency authorities in place, which can affect how the city responds to and recovers from the triggering event.
Council action
Motion to approve Ordinance No
Moved by Jennifer Justice. Seconded by Joe Corcoran.
7 yes · 0 no
The approved minutes report the tally without a name-by-name roll call.
Timeline
- July 10, 2026 Agenda posted — May 6, 2024 meeting
- July 10, 2026 Agenda posted — June 3, 2024 meeting
- May 6, 2024 Vote taken — May 6, 2024 meeting · Approved 7-0 (consent)
- June 3, 2024 Vote taken — June 3, 2024 meeting · Approved 7-0
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — May 6, 2024
Adopt Ordinance No. 4496
Official agenda language
CONSIDER ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 4496, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING CHAPTER 22.5 “TREE PRESERVATION AND CONSERVATION” IN ITS ENTIRETY; PROVIDING REGULATIONS FOR TREE MITIGATION, PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION.
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City Council — June 3, 2024
Adopt Ordinance No. 4496
Official agenda language
CONSIDER ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 4496, CONTINUING THE DECLARATION OF DISASTER AND ORDERS RELATED THERETO ISSUED BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF RICHARDSON, TEXAS, ON MAY 29, 2024.
Documents
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