HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4914-03-2018 A Resolution
NO. 4914-03-2018
CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF PATRICK H. VASQUEZ AS THE
FORT WORTH FIRE CHIEF IN AN INTERIM CAPACITY
WHEREAS, Fire Chief Rudy Jackson will retire on Wednesday, February 28, 2018;
and
WHEREAS, Section 143.013(a)(1) of Chapter 143, Public Officers and Employees,
of the Texas Local Government Code requires the department head of the Fire Department
to be appointed by the municipality's chief executive and confirmed by the municipality's
governing body; and
WHEREAS, David C. Cooke, the City Manager, has appointed Assistant Chief
Patrick H. Vasquez to serve as Fire Chief and department head in an interim capacity
effective March 1, 2018; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 143 and upon approval of this Resolution, Chief
Vasquez, as Fire Chief in an interim capacity, will have full authority and power to make
decisions as the department head as provided under civil service and other applicable
laws; and
WHEREAS, Chief Vasquez will serve as Fire Chief in an interim capacity effective
upon approval of this Resolution by the City Council, and will fulfill these duties until the
City completes the selection process for Fire Chief and appoints a successor Fire
Chief.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
That the City Council confirms the appointment of Assistant Chief Patrick H.
Vasquez as Fire Chief and department head of the Fire Department for the City of Fort
Worth in an interim capacity effective on the date that this Resolution is adopted by the
City Council.
Adopted this 6th day of March, 2018.
OF FORT
ATTEST: h� O
U
* �2
•
By: — — "— -2z
-------------
ary J. K0/111y
C y ecretary (gS
oRTWOFRTH