HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 20-011 Continuing the Mayor's Declaration of Disaster - CurfewORDINANCE NO.20-011
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK CONTINUING THE MAYOR'S
DECLARATION OF LOCAL STATE OF DISASTER ATTACHED HERETO AS
EXHIBIT "A";PROVIDING PROMPT AND GENERAL PUBLICITY;PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;PROVIDING FOR A PENAL TY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED
$1,000.00 FOR EACH VIOLATION;AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,the death of George Perry Floyd while in the custody of the Minneapolis
Police has triggered peaceful protests and demonstrations around the country,including the Dallas
metropolitan area;and,
WHEREAS,the protests and demonstrations under the cover of darkness have in some
cases become civil disturbances and have resulted in property damage and looting;and,
WHEREAS,public safety resources are limited and would be strained ifproperty damage
and looting occurred in the City of University Park;and,
WHEREAS,Chapter 418 of the Government Code authorizes the City Council to renew
and continue the Mayor's Order for a mandatory curfew for all residents during the hours of7:00
p.m.to 6:00 a.m.daily until terminated,
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF UNIVERSITY PARK,TEXAS:
SECTION 1.That a local state of disaster has been declared and mandatory curfew ordered
for University Park,Texas,by Declaration of Mayor Tommy Stewart pursuant to section 418.108
(a)of the Texas Government Code.
SECTION 2.That pursuant to section 418.1 08 (b)of the Government Code,the state of
disaster declared and mandatory curfew ordered by the Mayor are renewed and continued
indefinitely from the date of this ordinance.
SECTION 3.That the Mayor's Declaration of a Local State of Disaster,attached hereto
as Exhibit "A",is hereby ratified and adopted.
SECTION 4.That pursuant to Section 418.108 (c)of the Texas Government Code,this
ordinance shall be given prompt and general publicity and shall be filed promptly with the City
Secretary.
SECTION 5.That a violation of the mandatory curfew contained in the Declaration shall
be subject to a penalty of fine not to exceed $1,000.00 for each offense.
SECTION 6.That if any section,paragraph,sentence,subdivision,clause,phrase or
provision of this ordinance be adjudged or held to be unconstitutional,illegal,or invalid,the same
shall not affect the validity of this ordinance as a whole or any part or provision hereof other than
the part so decided to be unconstitutional,illegal,or invalid and shall not affect the validity of the
remainder of this ordinance or any other provision of the ordinances of the City of University Park.
SECTION 7.That this ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its passage
and the publication of the caption,as the law and charter in such cases provide.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
UNIVERSITY PARK,TEXAS,THE 5TH DAY OF JUNE 2020.
APPROVED:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney (RLD/116012)
ATTEST:
CHRISTINE GREEN,CITY SECRETARY
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EXHIBIT "A"
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EXHIBIT "A"-ORD.NO.20-011
DECLARATION OF A LOCAL STATE OF DISASTER
DATE ORDER ISSUED:June 3,2020
WHEREAS,the death of George Perry Floyd while ill the custody of the Minneapolis Police has
triggered peaceful protests and demonstrations around the country,including the Dallas
metropolitan area;and,
WHEREAS,the protests and demonstrations under the cover of darkness have in some cases
become civil disturbances and have resulted in property damage and looting;and,
WHEREAS,public safety resources are limited and would be strained if property damage and
looting occurred in the City of University Park;and,
WHEREAS,Chapter 418 of the Government Code and the ordinances of the City authorize the
Mayor to order a mandatory curfew for all residents beginning 7:00 p.m.,June 3,2020 and
continuing during the hours of 7:00 p.m.to 6:00 a.m.daily until June 6,2020 or until sooner
terminated by the Mayor
NOW THEREFORE,by virtue of the power vested in me as Mayor of the City of University
Park,Texas,by Section 418.108 of the Government Code and the ordinances ofthe City,and
in view ofthe premises above,I,Tommy Stewart,do hereby Declare a Local State of Disaster
and Order the following:
1.In coordination with the City of Dallas and the Town of Highland Park,effective as of7:00
p.m.on June 3,2020,and continuing to 6:00 a.m.on June 6,2020 a mandatory curfew is
hereby Ordered during the hours of 7:00 p.m.to 6:00 a.m.Except as provided herein,all
persons are prohibited from travelling or being on any public street or place during the
curfew hours.
2 All individuals currently living within the City of University Park are ordered to stay in
their places of residence during the hours of curfew.Residents are advised to park their
vehicles in the garage insofar as is possible,remove all valuables from vehicles not in a
garage,lock all vehicles left out of a garage,and lock all outside doors.If anything
suspicious is seen,call 9-1-1 for assistance.
3.All businesses operating within the City of ·University Park are required to cease all
activities at facilities located within the City during the hours of curfew.
4.All law enforcement,fire,medical personnel,.and members of the news media,as well as
other designated persons authorized by the City,Dallas County,or the State of Texas are
exempt from the curfew.Individuals traveling to and from work,seeking medical
attention or engaging in exempt activities,fleeing dangerous situations,or experiencing
homelessness are also exempt.For purposes of these emergency regulations,"travel"
includes without limitation,travel on foot,bicycle,skateboard,or scooter.For purposes
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of these emergency regulations,"public place"means any place,whether on privately or
publicly owned property,accessibJe to the general public,including but not limited to,
streets,highways,alleys,sidewalks,vacant lots,parks,public buildings,parking lots,and
unsupervised property.
5.All emergency services provided by local governments needed to ensure the continuing
operation of the government agencies to provide for the health,safety and welfare of the
public are exempted from the curfew.
6.This Order shall be effective until 6:00 a.m.on June 6,2020,unless this declaration is
extended by the Mayor &City Council of University Park.
7.The City of University Park must promptly provide copies of this Order by posting on the
City of University Park website.In addition,the owner,manager,or operator of any facility
that is likely to be impacted by this Order is strongly encouraged to post a copy of this
Order onsite and to provide a copy to any member of the public asking for a copy.If any
subsection,sentence,clause,phrase,or word of this Order or any application of it to any
person,structure,gathering,or circumstance is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a
decision of a court of competent jurisdiction,then such decision will not affect the validity
of the remaining portions or applications of this Order.
IT IS SO ORDERED
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TOMMY STEW ART
MA YOR,CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK
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ORDINANCE NO.20-011
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK CONTINUING THE MAYOR'S
DECLARATION OF LOCAL STATE OF DISASTER ATTACHED HERETO AS
EXHIBIT "A";PROVIDING PROMPT AND GENERAL PUBLICITY;PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;PROVIDING FOR A PENAL TY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED
$1,000.00 FOR EACH VIOLATION;AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
UNIVERSITY PARK,TEXAS,THE 5TH DAY OF JUNE 2020.
TOMMY STEWART,MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CHRISTINE GREEN,CITY SECRETARY
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