HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda August 6, 2008
Regular Agenda
614 Holleman Drive - 10 ft Sanitary Sewer Easement Abandonment
To: Glenn Brown, City Manager
From: Mark Smith, Director of Public Works
Agenda Caption: Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion approving
an ordinance vacating and abandoning a 10-foot wide sanitary sewer easement, which is
located on Lot 1, Block 1 of The Lofts - Wolf Pen Creek Subdivision according to the plat
recorded in Volume 8567, Page 278 of the Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas.
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends approval of the ordinance.
Summary: This easement abandonment accommodates the development of this subject
tract as The Lofts. There are no public or private utilities in the subject portion of easement
to be abandoned.
There were two active public sanitary lines in this portion of easement to be abandoned;
however, a temporary blanket easement has been dedicated on the tract, and the sanitary
lines have been re-routed as part of The Lofts project. The re-alignment construction is
complete, and the re-aligned public utility easement will be dedicated upon release of the
blanket easement at the end of the development project.
The 10-foot wide sanitary sewer easement to be abandoned is a portion of the original
sanitary sewer easement dedicated by a separate instrument that is recorded in Volume
317, Page 118 of the Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas. This portion of the 10-foot
wide sanitary sewer easement to be abandoned is located on Lot 1, Block 1 of The Lofts -
Wolf Pen Creek Subdivision according to the plat recorded in Volume 8567, Page 278 of the
Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas.
Budget & Financial Summary: N/A
Attachments:
1. Attachment 1 - Vicinity Map
2. Attachment 2 - Location Map
3. Attachment 3 - Ordinance
4. Attachment 4 - Ordinance Exhibit "A"
5. Application for Abandonment (On file with the City Secretary)
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE MAKING CERTAIN AFFIRMATIVE FINDINGS AND
VACATING AND ABANDONING A 0.092 ACRES (4017 SQUARE FOOT)
PORTION OF THE 10 FOOT SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT, SAID PORTION
LYING ALONG LOT 1, BLOCK 1, OF THE LOFTS — WOLF PEN CREEK
SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 8567,
PAGE 278 OF THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS.
WHEREAS, the City of College Station, Texas, has received an application for the
vacation and abandonment of a portion of the 10 foot wide sanitary sewer easement, said
portion lying along Lot 1, Block 1, of The Lofts — Wolf Pen Creek Subdivision,
according to the plat recorded in Volume 8567, Page 278, of the Official Records of
Brazos County, Texas, as described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto (such portion
hereinafter referred to as the "Easement"); and
WHEREAS, in order for the Easement to be vacated and abandoned by the City Council
of the City of College Station, Texas, the City Council must make certain affirmative
findings; now therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE
STATION, TEXAS:
PART 1: That after opening and closing a public hearing, the City Council finds the
following pertaining to the vacating and abandoning of the Easement
described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part of this ordinance
for all purposes.
1. Abandonment of the Easement will not result in property that does
not have access to public roadways or utilities.
2. There is no public need or use for the Easement.
3. There is no anticipated future public need or use for the Easement.
4. Abandonment of the Easement will not impact access for all public
utilities to serve current and future customers.
PART 2: That the Easement as described in Exhibit "A" be abandoned and vacated
by the City.
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PASSED, ADOPTED and APPROVED this day of , 2008.
APPROVED:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Secretary
APPROVED:
City Attorney
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Mayor CrT'Y OF COT J.FC STATION Councilmembers
Ben White John Crompton
Mayor Pro Tern James Massey
Lynn Mcllhaney Dennis Maloney
City Manager Lawrence Stewart
Glenn Brown David Ruesink
Agenda
College Station City Council
Regular Meeting
( meetingDate(Wednesday,August 06, 2008D at( meetinglime 1;7:00 PMD
City Hall Council Chamber, 1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas
1. Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation, Consider absence request.
Hear Visitors: A citizen may address the City Council on any item which does not appear on the
posted Agenda. Registration forms are available in the lobby and at the desk of the City Secretary.
This form should be completed and delivered to the City Secretary by 6:30 pm. Please limit remarks
to three minutes. A timer alarm will sound after 2 1/2 minutes to signal thirty seconds remaining to
conclude your remarks. The City Council will receive the information, ask staff to look into the
matter, or place the issue on a future agenda. Topics of operational concerns shall be directed to the
City Manager.
ON BEHALF OF THE CITIZENS OF COLLEGE STATION, HOME OF TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY, WE WILL
CONTINUE TO PROMOTE AND ADVANCE THE COMMUNITY'S QUALITY OF LIFE.
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1 ection . ;.)'Irk.4\11411111 section�� .,
Individuals who wish to address the City Council on a consent or regular agenda item not posted as a
public hearing shall register with the City Secretary prior to the Mayor's reading of the agenda item.
Registration forms are available in the lobby and at the desk of the City Secretary. The Mayor will
recognize individuals who wish to come forward to speak for or against the item. The speaker will
state their name and address for the record and allowed three minutes. A timer will sound at 2 1/2
minutes to signal thirty seconds remaining for remarks.
2. Presentation, possible action and discussion of consent agenda items which consists of ministerial
or "housekeeping" items required by law. Items may be removed from the consent agenda by majority
vote of the Council.
a ('caption(presentation, possible action and discussion of...minutes—fur City Council workshop and
regular meetings, July 10, 2008, Special Meeting July 2, and City Council Retreat sessions, June 30
and July 1.
)Caption o')
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bk Caption(Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a resolution approving Notices of Sale,
Preliminary Official Statements and related materials for the sale of"City of College Station, Texas
General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2008" and "City of College Station, Texas
Certificates of Obligation, Series 2008" including selection of a date for opening bids.
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c. ca .°' Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the approval of a resolution
adopting the Economic and Community Development Department's proposed 2008-09 Community
Develo ment Action Plan and Budget.
d.( ca�on,(Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a resolution approving a Contract
for federal HOME CHDO Set-Aside funds to the Brazos Valley Community Action Agency
(BVCAA) in the amount of$200 . 0 fo he construction of affordable housing, and $66,805.10
in CHDO operating funds. E PULLE D) .
e.(caption(Presentation, possible ac ion and discussion regarding approval of an expenditure of
$102, 585.00 for construction services provided by Brazos Valley Services, to replace the collapsed
storm drain on Southwest Parkway between Dexter Drive and Southwest Village Apartments and
approval of a construction contract for the work to be performed.
f(caption(Presentation, possible action, and discussion to approve a resolution to award contract 08-
65 to Bryan Construction for $313,231 for electrical and physical security improvements to the
elevated water storage tanks.
g,("Caption(Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding ratification of a purchase order for
$178,839.80 for emergency replacement of the Well 2 pump.
Caption
h.(' ption(Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a consultant contract with Fox Lawson&
Associates LLC, to provide professional services for the completion of a comprehensive, city-wide,
Classification sty .
(i caption(presentation, possible action and discussion to authorize additional expenditures of
$700,000 for the purchase of diesel fuel and gasoline with Brenco Marketing bringing the total
annual estimated expenditures o , ,
Caption")
j (caption(Presentation, possible action and discussion on a decision to authorize additional
expenditures up to $60,000 for the purchase of automobile parts with NAPA Automotive.
k.( Caption(Discussion and possible action to authorize additional funds for professional services
frommBickerstaff, Heath, Delgado & Acosta, LLP. for the Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management
Agency (BVSWMA) condemnations Tor—the Twin Oaks Tani1fill Facility property in the amount of
$75,000.00 for total funds of$150,000.00. Approval by the Council of this request will ratify an
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additional $48,783.63 expended and provide funds for additional legal costs associated with this
project.D
I. O'tan Discussion and possible action to authorize additional funds for professional services
from Bruchez, Goss, Thornton, Meronoff& Hawthorne, PC. for the Brazos Valley Solid Waste
Management Agency (BVSWMA) condemnations for the Twin Oaks Landfill Facility property in
the amount of$75,000.00 for total funds of$125,000.00. Approval by the Council ofThis request
will ratify an additional$42,080.32 expended and provide funds for additional legal costs associated
with this project.
m. Ca® On Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding award of bid #08-82 to&ife
River to provide Type D Hot Mix Asphalt for the maintenance of streets for a three month perio m
as amount not to exceed $181,500.00 ($60.50 per ton). A secondary contract is requested for the
provision of this material by the second bidder, Brazos Valley Services, in an amount not to exceed
$60,000.00 ($80.00 per ton) only in emergency situations when Knife River is unable to provide
material.
n. Castion Presentation, possible action, and discussion on consideration of an ordinance amending
Chapter 10, "Traffic Code,"to change the posted speed limit on sections of FM 60i
1. o.(C Ption'(Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Professional Services Contract with
Jacobs Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $82,725, for construction inspection services on the
e is Cemetery construction project; and approval t a resolution declarmgg intention to
reimburse certain expenditures with proceeds from debt.D
(41 section(Regular Agenda)section l.)
Individuals who wish to address the City Council on a regular agenda item not posted as a public
hearing shall register with the City Secretary prior to the Mayor's reading of the agenda item. The
Mayor will recognize you to come forward to speak for or against the item. The speaker will state
their name and address for the record and allowed three minutes. A timer will sound at 2 1/2 minutes to
signal thirty seconds remaining for remarks.
Individuals who wish to address the City Council on an item posted as a public hearing shall register
with the City Secretary prior to the Mayor's announcement to open the public hearing. The Mayor
will recognize individuals who wish to come forward to speak for or against the item. The speaker
will state their name and address for the record and allowed three minutes. A timer alarm will sound at
2 1/2 minutes to signal thirty seconds remaining to conclude remarks. After a public hearing is
closed, there shall be no additional public comments. If Council needs additional information from the
general public, some limited comments may be allowed at the discretion of the Mayor.
If an individual does not wish to address the City Council, but still wishes to be recorded in the official
minutes as being in support or opposition to an agenda item, the individual may complete the
registration form provided in the lobby by providing the name, address, and comments about a city
related subject. These comments will be referred to the City Council and City Manager.
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1. (ca on (Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on an ordinance
amendment to Chapter 12 of the Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Ordinance Section
2.4 Design Review Board regarding membership.
2. ('caPuon (Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on consideration of an
ordinance amending Chapter 10, "Traffic Code,"to remove parking on the north side of Cherry
Street between College Main and Tauber Streetf
3. ( caption(Public hearing, presentation, possible action and discussion of an ordinance amending
Chapter 10 "Traffic Code", to remove parking along Dartmouth Street between Krenek Tap
Road and Harvey Mitchell Parkway(FM 2818)D
4. Caston Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on consideration of an
ordinance amending Chapter 10, "Traffic Code," to restrict parking on the south side of Park
Place between Anderson Street and Holik Street.
(caption(Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on an ordinance amending
to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Single Family Residential Medium Density to
Industria / R . oca ed at 3227 Rock Prairie Road West generally located
south of the Williamsgate Subdivision and 27ee o t e intersection with Wellborn
RoadD.
6. (Car uo.r (Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on an ordinance rezoning
2.04 acres from A-O Agricultural Open to C-2 Commercial-Industrial for the property loi tet
at 3227 Rock Prairie Road West generally located south of the Williamsgate Subdivision and
2,000of et west of the intersection with Wellborn Road.
7. (:Caption Laresentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an ordinance directing staff to
prepare a service plan and setting out public hearing dates and times for the annexation of 1.02
acres on Rock Prairie Road West.D
9 Ca"on;Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion approving an ordinance
vacating and abandoning a 10-foot wide sanitary sewer easement, which is located on Lot 1,
Block 1 of The Lofts— Wolf Pen Creek Subdivision according to the plat recorded in Volume
8567, Page 278 of the Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas")
9. (.Caption-(Presentation, possible action, and discussion on the first reading of a Franchise
Agreement Amendment to the Texas Commercial Recycling Franchise Agreement,
regal a rate increase of$0.25 er household per month. The amendment will result in an
increase from$2.15 to $2.40 to the City for cur side recycling collection services.D
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10. Ca On Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Council selection of applicants
to Cemetery Committee and Historic Preservation Committee.
11. Adjourn.
If litigation issues arise to the posted subject matter of this Council Meeting an executive session will
be held.
APPROVED:
City Manager
Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of College Station, Texas
will be held on the Cmeet1ngoitea(Wednesday, August 06, 2008D at(meetingTime,(7:00 PMD at the City
Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas. The following subjects will be
discussed,to wit: See Agenda.
Posted this 1st day of August, 2008 at 5:00 pm.
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E IFY authentkity ••prov
City Secretary
I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting of the Governing Body of the
City of College Station, Texas, is a true and correct copy of said Notice and that I posted a true and
correct copy of said notice on the bulletin board at City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, in College Station,
Texas, and the City's website, www.cstx.gov . The Agenda and Notice are readily accessible to the
general public at all times. Said Notice and Agenda were posted on August 1, 2008 at 5:00 pm and
remained so posted continuously for at least 72 hours proceeding the scheduled time of said meeting.
This public notice was removed from the official posting board at the College Station City Hall on the
following date and time: by
Dated this day of , 2008.
By
Subscribed and sworn to before me on this the day of , 2008.
Notary Public—Brazos County, Texas My commission expires:
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Regular Agenda Item No. 8 "-
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614 Holleman Drive - 10 ft Sanitary Sewer Easement Abandonment
To: Glenn Brown, City Manager
From: Mark Smith, Director of Public Works
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Recommendation(s): Staff recommends approval of the ordinance.
Summary: This easement abandonment accommodates the development of this subject
tract as The Lofts. There are no public or private utilities in the subject portion of easement
to be abandoned.
There were two active public sanitary lines in this portion of easement to be abandoned;
however, a temporary blanket easement has been dedicated on the tract, and the sanitary
lines have been re-routed as part of The Lofts project. The re-alignment construction is
complete, and the re-_a1i ned public utility easement will be dedicated upon release of the n
blanket easement at the en ro�ect.
The 10-foot wide sanitary sewer easement to be abandoned is a portion of the original ,
sanitary sewer easement dedicated by a separate instrument that is recorded in Volume
317, Page 118 of the Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas. This portion of the 10-foot
wide sanitary sewer easement to be abandoned is located on Lot 1, Block 1 of The Lofts -
Wolf Pen Creek Subdivision according to the plat recorded in Volume 8567, Page 278 of the
Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas.
Budget & Financial Summary: N/A
Attachments:
1. Attachment 1 - Vicinity Map
2. Attachment 2 - Location Map
3. Attachment 3 - Ordinance
4. Attachment 4 - Ordinance Exhibit "A"
5. Application for Abandonment (On file with the City Secretary)
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