HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4959-06-2018 A Resolution
NO. 4959-06-2018
CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF KENNETH B. STEVENS AS THE
FORT WORTH FIRE CHIEF IN AN INTERIM CAPACITY
WHEREAS, Fire Chief Rudy Jackson retired on February 28, 2018; and
WHEREAS, on March 6, 2018, Patrick H. Vasquez was appointed by the City
Council as Fire Chief, in an interim capacity; and will retire on June 30, 2018; and
WHEREAS, SECTION 143.01(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
Kenneth B. Stevens to serve as Fire Chief and department head in an interim capacity,
effective on July 1, 2018; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 143 and upon the effective date stated in this
Resolution, Chief Stevens, 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 Stevens will serve as Fire Chief in an interim capacity upon the
effective date stated in this Resolution approved 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 Kenneth B.
Stevens as Fire Chief for the City of Fort Worth in an interim capacity effective on July
1, 2018.
Adopted this 26th day of June, 2018.
ATTEST:
By: — — — --- z'1'— ------------
Rona d P. Gonzales, Assis nt City Secretary