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Agenda 3
Consent No. 2a - Minutes
Coversheet revised 7
Feb 23 Workshop 8
Feb 23 Regular 13
Consent No. 2b - Cooner Street Roadway and Utility
Rehabilitation Design Contract Project No. ST1201
Coversheet revised 17
Resolution 18
Location Map 19
Consent No. 2c - Revenue Rescue Cost Recovery Program
Coversheet revised 20
Revenue Rescue Contract 21
Amending Chapter 6 Fire Protection 57
Amending Chapter 14 Service Fees 60
Resolution 62
Consent No. 2d - Purchase Agreements for Dewatering
Chemical (Polymer)
Coversheet revised 65
Cost Summary 66
Consent No. 2e - Annual Price Agreement for Wire and Cable
Coversheet revised 67
Bid Tab 68
Consent No. 2f - SH 6 and Southwest Parkway Signal AFA
Coversheet revised 69
AFA 70
Map 76
Consent No. 2g - Purchase of Replacement Water Meters
Coversheet revised 77
Contract Pricing Worksheet 78
Consent No. 2h - Termination of the Borrowed Employees
Agreement Between BVSWMA, Inc and the City of College
Station
Coversheet revised 81
Consent No. 2i - Texas Institute for Preclinical Studies (TIPS)
Coversheet revised 82
Compliance 83
Supporting 84
TIPS Industry Advisory Board Invite 88
Regular No. 1 - The Plaza at College Station Rezoning
Coversheet revised 89
Maps 96
Concept Plan 98
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Background 99
e-mail from adjoining property letter 100
Ordinance 101
Regular No. 2 - Keep Brazos Beautiful Board Appointment
Coversheet 111
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Mayor
Nancy Berry
Mayor Pro Tem
Dave Ruesink
City Manager
David Neeley
Council members
Blanche Brick
Jess Fields
Karl Mooney
Katy-Marie Lyles
Julie M. Schultz
Agenda
College Station City Council
Regular Meeting
Thursday, March 08,2012 at 7:00 PM
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 5:30 pm. Please limit remarks to three minutes. A timer
alarm will sound after 2 112 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. Comments should not personally attack
other speakers, Council or staff.
Consent Agenda
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 2 112 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. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of minutes for:
February 23,20 12 Workshop and Regular Council Meeting
b. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a resolution to approve the professional services
contract (Design Contract 12-034) with Bleyl & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $297,239.00, for the
planning, design, and construction phases services of the Cooner Street Reconstruction Project (ST1201).
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Thursday, March 8,2012
c. Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding the approval of a fire rescue services recovery
program requiring adoption of the following:
a. A service contract with Advanced Data Processing Inc. for revenue recovery for fire emergency and
rescue services;
b. An ordinance amending Chapter 6 (Fire Protection), Section 4 of the Code of Ordinances
establishing a charge for certain emergency and fire rescue services;
c. An ordinance amending Chapter 14 (Service Fees), Section 3 of the Code of Ordinances adding
emergency and rescue fees to the list of authorized fees; and
d. A resolution adding emergency and rescue service fees to the Fire Department Fees charged as set
forth in Chapters 6 and 14 of the "Code of Ordinances."
d. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a purchase agreement for dewatering chemical
(polymer) with BASF Corporation not to exceed $158,400.00, and a purchase agreement for dewatering
chemical (polymer) with Atlantic Coast Polymer, Inc. not to exceed $69,720.00.
e. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a bid #12-036 award for the annual agreement for wire
and cable to be stored in inventory as follows: Techline $809,550.00
f Presentation, possible action, and discussion on an Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA) with the Texas
Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to powdercoat the signal poles as part of their project to improve
the SH 6 and Southwest Parkway interchange. The estimated cost of the City's participation is not to
exceed $8,000.
g. Presentation, possible action, and discussion recommending approval for the water meter purchase
contract with Aqua-Metric Sales Co. for the amount of $149,432.70.
h. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Termination Agreement terminating the Borrowed
Employees Agreement between BVSWMA, Inc and the City of College Station.
i. Presentation, possible action, and discussion authorizing the payment of an economic development
incentive in the total amount of $250,000 to Texas A&M University's Texas Institute for Preclinical
Studies (TIPS).
Regular Agenda
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 2 112 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 2 112 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 £?om the general public, some limited comments may be
allowed at the discretion of the Mayor.
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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.
1. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an amendment to Chapter 12,
"Unified Development Ordinance", Section 4.2, "Official Zoning Map" of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of College Station, Texas by rezoning approximately 11 acres located at 410 Texas Avenue,
generally located at the northwest corner of the intersection with University Drive, fiom R-2 Duplex
Residential, R-4 Multi-Family, C-1 General Commercial, and C-2 Commercial-Industrial to PDD
Planned Development District.
2. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an appointment to the Keep Brazos Beautiful
Board of Directors. Directors are appointed to the Board for a three (3) year term.
3. Adjourn.
If litigation issues arise to the posted subject matter ofthis Council Meeting an executive session will be held.
APPROVED:
Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of College Station, Texas will be
held on the Thursday, March 08, 2012 at 7:00 PM at the City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue,
College Station, Texas. The following subjects will be discussed, to wit: See Agenda.
Posted this 2nd day of March, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.
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.~ov - . The Agenda and Notice are readily accessible to the general public at all times. Said Notice
and Agenda were posted on March 2, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. and remained so posted continuously for at least 72
hours proceeding the scheduled time of said meeting.
This public notice was removed fiom the official posting board at the College Station City Hall on the following
date and time: by
Dated this day of ,2012 By
Subscribed and sworn to before me on this the day of ,2012.
Notary Public - Brazos County, Texas My commission expires:
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March 8, 2012
City Council Consent Agenda Item No. 2a
City Council Minutes
To: David Neeley, City Manager
From: Sherry Mashburn, City Secretary
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action, and discussion of minutes for:
· February 23, 2012 Workshop and Regular Council Meeting
Attachments:
· February 23, 2012 Workshop and Regular Council Meeting
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
FEBRUARY 23, 2012
STATE OF TEXAS §
§
COUNTY OF BRAZOS §
Present:
Nancy Berry, Mayor
Council:
Blanche Brick
Jess Fields
Karl Mooney
Katy-Marie Lyles
Julie Schultz
Dave Ruesink
City Staff:
David Neeley, City Manager
Kathy Merrill, Deputy City Manager
Frank Simpson, Deputy City Manager
Carla Robinson, City Attorney
Sherry Mashburn, City Secretary
Tanya McNutt, Deputy City Secretary
Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present
With a quorum present, the Workshop of the College Station City Council was called to order by
Mayor Nancy Berry at 3:04 p.m. on Thursday, February 23, 2012 in the Council Chambers of the
City of College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77842.
1. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on items listed on the consent agenda.
Items 2b, and 2e were pulled for additional clarification.
2b: Molly Hitchcock, Planning and Development Services, explained the City will be advocating
on behalf of the project in their application for tax credits. This helps their application be more
competitive. She clarified we are supporting the project, and we did this in 2004 as well.
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2e: Jeff Capps, Chief of Police, explained that from an educational standpoint, there are
procedures in place for filing a complaint, and the racial profiling report is available to the public
in the City Secretary’s Office and online.
2. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on the printing plan for the 75th
Anniversary book.
Jerry Cooper, a representative of the Historic Preservation Committee, reported they plan to
utilize the 1988 history book and create a continuation of the last 25 years to bring it up to date.
We are in negotiation with an author, but those contract negotiations have not been completed.
To save money, they researched an on-demand publishing company, but it is hard to pin down
costs without a manuscript and photos in hand. It is essential the manuscript project begin
immediately as we are only a year and a half away from the 75th anniversary celebration.
He has also been in contact with a turn-key publisher. The difference between a turn-key
publisher and on-demand printing is considerable. On-demand printing allows the ordering of
limited quantities as well as reprints, while a turn-key publisher calls for ordering a specific
quantity of books with a 25% down payment and the remainder due upon publication and
delivery. Donning Publishers has submitted a proposal for publishing the book, proposing a self-
funding scenario in which the City could provide a list of potential or preferred sponsors who
could be reimbursed by the City as the books are sold. He provided the Council with an example
from Texas City. They purchased one thousand 96-page hard-cover books at $24 per book.
Those books were 75-80% color. So far, they have sold a total of 350 books.
Council also discussed the option of providing the book online and possible downloading for on-
demand printing.
Jay Socol, Director of Public Communications, in response to a query by Council, stated he does
not see this as a destination-marketing tool. He does believe the book could be used as a
resource well into the future.
Council consensus was to move forward with the manuscript.
3. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the development of an
Economic Development Master Plan. (This item is also on consent agenda item 2i.)
Bob Cowell, Executive Director of Planning and Development Services, stated the relationship
to the strategic initiatives relate to the diverse growing economy and the FY12 budget item. The
Comprehensive Plan includes an Economic Development Chapter (Chapter 4), which establishes
broad context and broad preliminary goals, strategies, and actions. The stated goal in the
Economic Chapter is “A diversified economy generating quality, stable, full-time jobs;
bolstering the sales and property tax base; and contributing to a high-quality of life.” Strategies
that will be deployed to achieve that goal include: 1) promote and support new investment that
serves regional market opportunities; 2) promote and support the establishment, retention, and
expansion of locally-owned businesses; 3) promote and support the attraction of festivals,
entertainment, conferences, conventions, and other special events for the purpose of economic
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growth; 4) identify and pursue redevelopment opportunities that further desired community
character; and 5) protect and buffer prime economic generators from development that is out of
character or that creates or contributes to decreased service levels.
Randall Heye, Economic Development Analyst, stated they are looking at a hybrid approach. A
contracted firm will provide specific deliverables and professional services, while staff is
responsible for overall compilation and writing of the document. The scope of work has three
phases: 1) economic base analysis and existing conditions; 2) evaluation of opportunities and
constraints; and 3) goals and strategies. They hope to bring this to Council in approximately
nine-to-twelve months. Staff recommends a three-firm team: CDS Market Research – Charlie
Savino; Spillette Consulting – Steve Spillette; and Avalanche Consulting – Amy Holloway.
4. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the approval of changes to
the electric rate ordinance lowering the rates charged for Wind Watts wind power effective
March 1, 2012. (This item is also on consent agenda item 2j.)
David Massey, Electric Division Manager, reported that we purchase our wind energy from
South Trent Wind Farm, west of Abilene. Our contract capacity grew from 10 Megawatts in
2009 to 30 Megawatts in 2015. Issues in January 2009 included transmission costs out of West
Texas, transmission congestion. Since then, the ERCOT transmission construction schedule
lessened congestion costs so that costs are much lower than previous years. ERCOT
transmission construction has significantly strengthened ties to West Texas. Existing wind watts
rates are based upon the program cost to deliver certified wind energy and the Green College
Station Program Adder.
Staff recommends that Council approve the Revised Electric Rate Ordinance to eliminate the
Green College Station Adder, effective March 1, 2012.
5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding potential agenda items for
the March 7th joint meeting of the College Station City Council and the College Station
Independent School District Board of Trustees.
Proposed agenda items by CSISD and City staff include:
· Update on school finance
· College Station High School construction update and future capital projects/plans
· State assessment Program update (STARR/End of Course exams)
· Wolf Pen Creek TIF update
· Discussion regarding possible future collaboration between City and CSISD
· District demographics and impact of poverty on the district
· Collaboration on athletic events/programs
6. Council Calendar
· February 24 Britt Rice Lecture Series - Mary Matalin and James Carville at
Annenberg Conference Center, 5:00 p.m.
· March 1 P&Z Workshop/Regular Meeting in Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m. (Karl
Mooney, Liaison)
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· March 1 2012 CSPD Annual Awards Banquet at A&M Church of Christ, 6:45 p.m.
· March 7 Special Joint Meeting COCS and CSISD at College Station Transportation
'Center, 6:00 p.m.
· March 8 City Council Workshop/Regular Meeting at 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Council reviewed the Council calendar.
7. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on future agenda items: a Council
Member may inquire about a subject for which notice has not been given. A statement of
specific factual information or the recitation of existing policy may be given. Any
deliberation shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on an agenda for a
subsequent meeting.
There were no future agenda items requested.
8. Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Animal
Shelter Board, Arts Council of the Brazos Valley, Arts Council Sub-committee, Audit
Committee, Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board, Brazos County Health
Dept., Brazos Valley Council of Governments, Brazos Valley Wide Area Communications
Task Force, BVSWMA, BVWACS, Cemetery Committee, Code Review Committee,
Convention & Visitors Bureau, Design Review Board, Historic Preservation Committee,
Interfaith Dialogue Association, Intergovernmental Committee, Joint Neighborhood
Parking Taskforce, Joint Relief Funding Review Committee, Landmark Commission,
Library Board, Metropolitan Planning Organization, National League of Cities, Outside
Agency Funding Review, Parks and Recreation Board, Planning and Zoning Commission,
Research Valley Partnership. Regional Transportation Committee for Council of
Governments, Signature Event Task Force, Sister City Association, TAMU Student Senate,
Texas Municipal League, Transportation Committee. Zoning Board of Adjustments.
Councilmember Fields reported that the Arts Council is excited about the newly appointed ad
hoc committee. He also reported that he attended the Coalition for Life banquet.
9. Executive Session
In accordance with the Texas Government Code §551.071-Consultation with Attorney, the
College Station City Council convened into Executive Session at 5:12 p.m. on Thursday,
February 23, 2012 in order to continue discussing matters pertaining to:
A. Consultation with Attorney to seek advice regarding pending or contemplated litigation; to
wit:
· City of Bryan's application with TCEQ for water & sewer permits in Westside/Highway
60 area, near Brushy Water Supply Corporation to decertify City of College Station and
certify City of Bryan
· Chavers et a1 v. Tyrone Morrow et al, No. 10-20792; Chavers v. Randall Hall et al, Case
No. 10 CV-3922
· College Station v. Star Insurance Co., Civil Action No. 4:11-CV-02023
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· Shirley Maguire and Holly Maguire vs. City of College Station, Cause No. 11-0025 16-
CV-272, in the 272nd District Court of Brazos County, Texas
· Legal issues re Texas RE certification requirements.
B. Consultation with Attorney to seek legal advice; to wit:
· To discuss various legal options for a public-private partnership for the extension of
Dartmouth Street.
The Executive Session adjourned at 6:35 p.m. on Thursday, February 23, 2012.
No action was required from Executive Session.
13. Adjournment
MOTION: There being no further business, Mayor Berry adjourned the workshop of the
College Station City Council at 6:35 p.m. on Thursday, February 23, 2012.
________________________
Nancy Berry, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________
Sherry Mashburn, City Secretary
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
FEBRUARY 23, 2012
STATE OF TEXAS §
§
COUNTY OF BRAZOS §
Present:
Nancy Berry
Council:
Blanche Brick
Jess Fields
Karl Mooney
Katy-Marie Lyles
Julie Schultz
Dave Ruesink
City Staff:
David Neeley, City Manager
Kathy Merrill, Deputy City Manager
Frank Simpson, Deputy City Manager
Carla Robinson, City Attorney
Sherry Mashburn, City Secretary
Tanya McNutt, Deputy City Secretary
Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present
With a quorum present, the Regular Meeting of the College Station City Council was called to
order by Mayor Nancy Berry at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 23, 2012 in the Council
Chambers of the City of College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas
77842.
1. Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation, consider absence request.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by College Station Boy Scout Troop 802.
Citizen Comments
There were no Citizen Comments.
CONSENT AGENDA
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2a. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of minutes for:
· February 9, 2012 Workshop and Regular Council Meeting
2b. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Resolution 02-23-12-2b,
supporting the planning efforts for the Medical District and acknowledge the economic
development initiatives of the planned infrastructure improvements in the area.
2c. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a change order to cancel the
design contract (10-067) with HDR Engineering, Inc., for the Raymond Stotzer West
Infrastructure Project due to a change in the water and wastewater service plan.
2d. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Resolution 02-23-12-2d,
improving efficiency of contract administration procedures.
2e. Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding the annual traffic contact report
required annually by Senate Bill 1074, of the Texas 77th legislative session.
2f. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on Resolution 02-23-12-2f, related to the
application and acceptance of an Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division (CJD)
Grant.
2g. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Resolution 02-23-12-2g,
suspending the March, 6th 2012 Effective Date of Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division's
requested rate change.
2h. Presentation, possible action, and discussion Semi-Annual Report on Impact Fees 92-
01, 97-01, 97-02B, 99-01, 03-02.
2i. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Resolution 02-23-12-2i, selecting
a professional contractor, approving professional services contract, and Authorizing the
expenditure of funds for the development of an Economic Development Master Plan in an
amount not to exceed $94,885.
2j. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Ordinance 2012-3397, approving
changes to the electric rate ordinance lowering the rates charged for Wind Watts wind
power effective March 1, 2012. (This item is also on the workshop agenda.)
2k. Presentation, possible action and discussion on an Advance Funding Agreement (AFA)
between the City of College Station and the State of Texas (TxDOT) for the College Main
Plaza and Patricia/Lodge Street Improvements.
21. Presentation, possible action and discussion on an Advance Funding Agreement (AFA)
between the City of College Station and the State of Texas (TxDOT) for the Rock Prairie
Road Bridge Improvements.
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2m. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Resolution 02-23-12-2m,
awarding the bid and approval of construction contract #12-089, with VOX Construction,
L.L.C., in the amount of $95,625 for site improvements in Georgie K. Fitch Park, to include
sidewalks, area lights, trees, irrigation, signage, and a drinking fountain.
Items 2b, 2e, 2g, and 2i were pulled for a separate vote.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Mooney and a second by Councilmember
Lyles, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the Consent
Agenda, less items 2b, 2e, 2g, and 2i. The motion carried unanimously.
(2b)MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Lyles and a second by
Councilmember Schultz, the City Council voted six (6) for and one (1) opposed, with
Councilmember Fields voting against, to adopt Resolution 02-23-12-2b, supporting the planning
efforts for the Medical District and acknowledge the economic development initiatives of the
planned infrastructure improvements in the area. The motion carried.
(2e)MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Mooney and a second by
Councilmember Lyles, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the
annual traffic contact report required annually by Senate Bill 1074, of the Texas 77th legislative
session. The motion carried unanimously.
(2g)MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Ruesink and a second by
Councilmember Schultz, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt
Resolution 02-23-12-2g, suspending the March, 6th 2012 Effective Date of Atmos Energy Corp.,
Mid-Tex Division's requested rate change. The motion carried unanimously.
(2i)MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Schultz and a second by
Councilmember Brick, the City Council voted six (6) for and one (1) opposed, with
Councilmember Fields voting against, to adopt Resolution 02-23-12-2i, selecting a professional
contractor, approving professional services contract, and Authorizing the expenditure of funds
for the development of an Economic Development Master Plan in an amount not to exceed
$94,885. The motion carried.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Presentation, possible action and discussion on a bid award for the annual agreement
for various electrical items and electric meters to be stored in inventory as follows: Stuart
C. Irby $25,790.00 ($21,700 to be decided in Tie-Break); HD Supply $1,600; KBS
$156.147.10; Techline $790,691; Priester Mell and Nicholson $76,852 ($21,700 to be decided
in Tie-Break); Texas Meter & Device $7,438.80: Wesco $11,363. Total estimated annual
expenditure is $1,048,181.90.
A representative of College Station Boy Scout Troop 802 drew the lot to break the tie. Stuart C.
Irby Company was the name pulled from the hat.
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MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Fields and a second by Councilmember
Mooney, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to award the bid to Stuart C.
Irby Company, as determined in the tie breaker. The motion carried unanimously.
2. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Resolution 02-
23-12-02, determining the public necessity to acquire right-of-way and easements along
Rock Prairie Road West, between State Highway 6 and Normand Drive.
At approximately 7:26 p.m., Mayor Berry opened the Public Hearing.
There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:26 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Brick and a second by Councilmember
Schultz, the City Council voted six (6) for and one (1) opposed, with Councilmember Fields
voting against, to adopt Resolution 02-23-12-02, determining the public necessity to acquire
right-of-way and easements along Rock Prairie Road West, between State Highway 6 and
Normand Drive. The motion carried.
3. Adjournment.
MOTION: There being no further business, Mayor Berry adjourned the Regular Meeting of the
City Council at 7:35 p.m. on Thursday, February 23, 2012.
________________________
Nancy Berry, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Sherry Mashburn, City Secretary
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March 8, 2012
Consent Agenda Item No. 2b
Cooner Street Roadway and Utility Rehabilitation
Design Contract
Project No. ST1201
To: David Neeley, City Manager
From: Chuck Gilman, P.E., PMP, Public Works Director
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a resolution to
approve the professional services contract (Design Contract 12-034) with Bleyl &
Associates, Inc. in the amount of $297,239.00, for the planning, design, and construction
phases services of the Cooner Street Reconstruction Project (ST1201).
Relationship to Strategic Goals: Neighborhood Integrity – Continue investments in
maintaining and rehabilitating infrastructure and facilities in neighborhoods.
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends approval of the professional services contract.
Summary: Cooner Street is located within the neighborhood known as College Heights
located north of University Drive and east of Texas Avenue. The pavement is in poor
condition as the existing asphalt pavement has deteriorated to a point where rehabilitation
is necessary in order to prevent constant maintenance. The existing utilities located in this
area are more than 30 years old and need to be replaced to maintain reliable utility service
and accommodate future growth in the area. Cooner Street does not have any subsurface
storm drainage system in place and sections of the street have shown standing water during
minor rainfall events. Drainage improvements are included in the scope of this project.
Bleyl & Associates, Inc. was awarded the contract based on their past experience as
demonstrated in their response to the Request for Qualifications (RFQ #12-015).
Budget & Financial Summary: Funds in the amount of $2,306,000 are included in the
Streets, Water and Wastewater Capital Improvement Projects Funds for the design and
construction of this project. Design is scheduled for FY12 and construction for FY13. The
design of the Cooner Street and Utility rehabilitation will be paid for with CDBG funds. The
majority of the Street rehabilitation construction will be paid for with CDBG funds as well.
However, it is anticipated that approximately $127,366 of the balance of the Barron Road
authorization will be needed to supplement the cost of the street construction. The water
and wastewater utility rehabilitation construction will be paid for from the respective capital
funds.
Attachments:
1.) Resolution
2.) Project Location Map
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Consent Agenda Item No. 2c
Revenue Rescue Cost Recovery Program
To: David Neeley, City Manager
From: Robert Alley, Fire Chief
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding the approval of a
fire rescue services recovery program requiring adoption of the following:
a. A service contract with Advanced Data Processing Inc. for revenue recovery for fire
emergency and rescue services;
b. An ordinance amending Chapter 6 (Fire Protection), Section 4 of the Code of
Ordinances establishing a charge for certain emergency and fire rescue services;
c. An ordinance amending Chapter 14 (Service Fees), Section 3 of the Code of
Ordinances adding emergency and rescue fees to the list of authorized fees; and
d. A resolution adding emergency and rescue service fees to the Fire Department Fees
charged as set forth in Chapters 6 and 14 of the “Code of Ordinances.”
Strategic Initiative: Core Services and Infrastructure – Plan for and invest in services and
equipment necessary to meet projected needs, Maintain and rehabilitate equipment.
Financially Sustainable City – Maintain and rehabilitate equipment, Diversity in revenue
sources, Set fees to recover costs of delivery of services at appropriate levels.
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends approval of the Revenue Rescue Cost Recovery
Program.
Summary: The Revenue Rescue cost Recovery Program is utilized to recover some of the
costs associated with the response to emergencies in the College Station Fire Department’s
response area. The costs associated with response to vehicle accidents where hazardous
materials such as gasoline, diesel fuel, anti-freeze are spilled and have to be properly
cleaned up and response to accidents where injured persons have to be cut from their
vehicle with the hydraulic rescue tools (Jaws of Life) are examples of the types of services
that will be recovered through this program. The funds that would be collected are from the
responsible party’s insurance company. These funds for these types of costs are already
part of the insured person’s insurance premiums. Currently the City of Bryan, members of
the Brazos County Volunteer Fire Departments, San Angelo, Georgetown, Greenville and
Dallas are some of the Texas cities utilizing the Revenue Rescue program. Revenue Rescue
is currently in discussions with Frisco, San Marcos and Sugarland at this time for possible
contracts in their jurisdictions. The City of Bryan has a contract with Revenue Rescue and
we are piggy-backing on their contract.
Staff has developed an ordinance for council consideration adopting a schedule of costs
associated with the recovery to be billed to insurance companies. Private property not
commercially owned, operated or zoned for individuals without insurance would be exempt
from the costs.
Budget & Financial Summary: The estimate from the Revenue Rescue program indicates
that the City of College Station could receive approximately $126,000 annually from the use
of this program. The payment to the Contractor Advanced Data Processing Inc. will not
exceed $40,000 per payment.
Attachments:
Revenue Rescue Contract – on file in the City Secretary’s Office
Ordinance Amending Chapter 6 - Fire Protection
Ordinance Amending Chapter 14 – Service Fees
Resolution
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March 8, 2012
Consent Agenda Item No. 2d
Purchase Agreements for Dewatering Chemical (Polymer)
To: David Neeley, City Manager
From: David Coleman, Director of Water Services
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a purchase
agreement for dewatering chemical (polymer) with BASF Corporation not to exceed
$158,400.00, and a purchase agreement for dewatering chemical (polymer) with Atlantic
Coast Polymer, Inc. not to exceed $69,720.00.
Relationship to Strategic Goals: Financially sustainable city providing response to core
services and infrastructure.
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of these purchase agreements.
Summary: Polymer is a wastewater treatment chemical that aids in the separation of
solids from wastewater. It concentrates the solids in wastewater sludge for efficient
treatment, allowing the removal of excess water for treatment and disposal. Three separate
processes use polymer for solids removal:
Ø the Carters Creek WWTP thickening process
Ø the Carters Creek WWTP centrifuge process
Ø the Lick Creek WWTP centrifuge process.
Invitation to bid #12-023 received bids from three vendors. Performance trials were
conducted with products from all three companies. The products that were most cost
effective in these trials result in the following projected annual costs:
Ø Atlantic Coast Polymer’s projected annual cost for the Carters Creek WWTP
thickening process was $40,600.00.
Ø BASF Corporation’s projected annual cost for the Carters Creek WWTP centrifuge
process was $158,400.00.
Ø Atlantic Coast Polymer’s projected annual cost for the Lick Creek WWTP centrifuge
process was $29,120.00.
Since these chemicals will greatly enhance the wastewater treatment process, staff
recommends Council approval, so staff can execute the purchase orders.
Budget & Financial Summary: Wastewater Operating funds are budgeted and available
for the anticipated amount of polymer usage.
Attachment:
Cost Summary
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Bidder Product Total Cost per Dry Ton
Atlantic Coast Polymer, Inc.ACP-320 $89.50
Atlantic Coast Polymer, Inc.ACP-304 $86.42
BASF Corporation Zetag 7553 $84.60
Hercules Incorporated Praestol 2500 $189.30
Bidder Product Avg. Total Cost per Dry Ton
Atlantic Coast Polymer, Inc.ACP-917 $33.21
Atlantic Coast Polymer, Inc.ACP-918 $77.36
BASF Corporation Zetag 8848FS $36.13
Hercules Incorporated Praestol K290FLX $39.31
Bidder Product Total Cost per Dry Ton
Atlantic Coast Polymer, Inc.ACP-300 $15.31
Atlantic Coast Polymer, Inc.ACP-304 $13.92
BASF Corporation Zetag 7553 $17.34
Hercules Incorporated Praestol 853BC $21.12
2012 Polymer Cost Summary
Highlighted costs are lowest total chemical cost per dry ton for each
process, and recommended for purchase.
Lick Creek Centrifuge
The tests were run on two rotary drum thickeners simultaniously. The costs give are the average of the costs from the two thickeners.
Carters Creek Rotary Drum Thickeners
Carters Creek Centrifuge
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March 8, 2012
Consent Agenda Item No. 2e
Annual Price Agreement for Wire and Cable
To: David Neeley, City Manager
From: Jeff Kersten, Executive Director Business Services
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a bid #12-036 award for the annual
agreement for wire and cable to be stored in inventory as follows: Techline $809,550.00
Relationship to Strategic Goals: Goal I.1. Spending taxpayer money efficiently
Recommendation(s): Recommend award to the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications as shown
below.
I. Techline $809,550.00
Summary : These purchases will be made as needed during the term of the agreement. The various electric
wire and cable are maintained in Electrical Inventory in an inventory account and expensed as necessary during
the agreement period. The purchasing agreement period shall be for one (1) year with the option to renew for two
additional one year terms.
Budget & Financial Summary: Six (6) sealed, competitive bids were received and opened on February 8, 2012.
Two of the vendors did not acknowledge the addendum or provide adequate information to evaluate their bids.
Funds are budgeted and available in the Electrical Fund. Various projects may be expensed as supplies are pulled
from inventory and issued.
Attachments: Bid Tabulation No. 12-036
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Annual Wire and Cable Bid
Bid No. 12-036
HD UtilitiesTechlineTexas Electric Cooperatives (TEC)KBS Electrical DistributionStuart C IrbyWescoItem 1
URD Distribution Cable 1000 MCM,
90 Degree C Qty unit price total price unit price total price unit price total price unit price total price unit price total price unit price total price
Inventory #280-080-00001
100,000 2.55$ 255,000.00$ 2.44$ 244,000.00$ 2.85$ 285,000.00$ 2.66$ 266,000.00$ 2.57$ 257,000.00$ 2.47$ 247,000.00$
Manufacturer
Delivery
Metals Week (date)
AL/ft 0.1063 0.78 1.06628 0.104 0.102 4.87
CU/ft 0.8015 1.66 0.8125 0.78 0.775 1.07952
Material & Profit 1.6422 included 0.97122 1.776 1.693
Total Unit Price 2.55$ 2.44$ 2.85$ 2.66$ 2.57 5.94952
Exceptions Noted
Item 2
URD Distribution Cable 1000 MCM,
105 Degree C 50,000 8.57$ 428,500.00$ $ 8.99 449,500.00$ 9.25$ 462,500.00$ 8.70$ 435,000.00$ 8.51$ 425,500.00$ 8.88$ 444,000.00$
Invetory #280-080-00016
Manufacturer
Delivery
Metals Week (date)
AL/ft 1.016 5.22 1.00898 0.982 0.974 4.87
CU/ft 2.539 3.77 2.562979 2.462 2.45 1.07952
Material & Profit 5.015 included 5.67804 5.256 5.086
Total Unit Price 8.57$ 8.99$ 9.25$ 8.70$ 8.5100$ 5.94952
Item 3 URD Triplex Cable , 2/0 AWG 40,000 1.00$ 40,000.00$ 1.36$ 54,400.00$ 1.24$ 49,600.00$ 1.15 46,000.00$ 1.12 44,800.00$ 1.26 50,400.00$
Inventory #280-080-00002
Manufacturer
Delivery
Metals Week (date)
AL/ft 0.3525 1.36 0.354349 0.396 0.393 329.00/lb
CU/ft
Material & Profit 0.6475 included 0.885651 0.754 0.727
Total Unit Price 1.00$ 1.36$ 1.24 1.15 1.12 1.26
Item 4
URD Single Conductor Service Cable,
350MCM 15,000 0.81$ 12,150.00$ 0.95$ 14,250.00$ 2.60$ 39,000.00$ 0.88 13,200.00$ 0.853 12,795.00$ 2.68 40,200.00$
Inventory #280-080-00006
Manufacturer
Delivery
Metals Week (date)
AL/ft 0.353 0.95 0.923032 0.344 0.341 857.00/lb
CU/ft
Material & Profit 0.457 included 1.676968 0.536 0.512
Total Unit Price 0.810$ 0.950$ 2.60$ 0.88 0.853
Item 5
URD Single Conductor Service Cable,
500 MCM 15,000 1.10$ 16,500.00$ 1.31$ 19,650.00$ NO BID NO BID 1.21 18,150.00$ 1.15 17,250.00$ NO BID NO BID
Invendory #280-080-00007
Manufacturer
Delivery
Metals Week (date)
AL/ft 0.504 1.31 0.491 0.486
CU/ft
Material & Profit 0.596 included 0.719 0.664
Total Unit Price 1.100$ 1.310$ 1.21 1.15
Item 6 477 MCM, AAC 60,000 0.84$ 50,400.00$ 0.83$ 49,800.00$ 0.86$ 51,600.00$ 0.88 52,800.00$ 0.854 51,240.00$ 0.88 52,800.00$
Inventory #280-058-00017
Manufacturer
Delivery
Metals Week (date)
AL/ft 0.4853 0.83 0.484242 0.469 0.4640 492
CU/ft
Material & Profit 0.3547 included 0.375738 0.411 0.391
Total Unit Price 0.840$ 0.83$ 0.85998 0.88 0.8550
Item 7 #2 Copper, 7 stranded 5,000 1.40$ 7,000.00$ NO BID NO BID 1.35$ 6,750.00$ 1.370 6,850.00$ 1.24 6,200.00$ 1.28 6,400.00$
Inventory #280-016-00011
Manufacturer
Delivery
Metals Week (date)
AL/ft
CU/ft 0.7865 0.99441 0.752 0.75 1025
Material & Profit 0.6135 0.35559 0.618 0.49
Total Unit Price 1.400$ 1.35 1.37 1.24
Total Items 1-7
CERTIFICATION ACKNOWLEDGED
ADDENDUM ACKNOWLEDGED
Correct Date for Metals Pricing
809,550.00$ 838,000.00$ 814,785.00$
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Copper 366.87 CWT
1-Feb-12
Alan
1-2 weeks
1-Feb-12
Alcan
8-12 weeks
8 weeks
incomplete
Prysmian
stock to 8 weeks
1-Feb-12
CME
1-Feb-12
8 weeks
incomplete
Southwire
See quote sheet
See quote sheet
General Cable
6-8 weeks
7-Feb-12
Aluminum 104.728 CWT;
Copper 366.87 CWT
CU AMM-Comex Daily; metal
escalation/descalation at
time of shipment
8 weeks
incomplete
CME
See quote sheet
Pricing quoted is valid for
shipments through
12/31/2012, subject to
Metals
escalation/descalation.
Okonite is willing to firm
Pricing quoted is valid for
shipments through
12/31/2012, subject to
Metals
escalation/descalation.
Okonite is willing to firm
Southwire
6 weeks ARO
unspecified
Southwire
6 weeks ARO
6-Feb-12
6-8 weeks
at time of shipment
at time of shipment
Southwire
6-Feb-12
6-Feb-12
6-Feb-12
Okonite
6 weeks ARO
TEC TERMS & CONDITIONS
APPLY AND ARE ATTACHED
AL MW-US transaction
weekly; CU AMM-Comex
Daily; metal
escalation/descalation at
time of shipment
AL MW-US transaction
weekly; CU AMM-Comex
Daily; metal
escalation/descalation at
time of shipment
General Cable
8-9 weeks
7-Feb-12
AL MW-US transaction
weekly; minimum order
10,000; metal
escalation/descalation at
General Cable
8-9 weeks
7-Feb-12
weekly; minimum order
10,000; metal
escalation/descalation at
time of shipment
Nexans
16-18 weeks
7-Feb-12
AL MW-US transaction
weekly; minimum order
25,470'; metal
escalation/descalation at
Alan Wire
2-3 weeks
7-Feb-12
CME HD UtilitiesOkonite
mmediate delivery available
6-Feb-12
General Cable
6 weeks ARO
General Cable
6 weeks ARO
orders must be for 1400' NNR
only; not cuts or partials
CME
8 weeks
incompleteTechlinePrysmian
1-Feb-12 Texas Electric Cooperatives (TEC)KBS Electrical DistributionPrysmian
1-Feb-12
12-14 weeks
20-22 weeks
CME
8 weeks
incomplete
Southwire
14-16 weeks
at time of shipment
4-6 weeks
7-Feb-12
Southwire
6-8 weeks
7-Feb-12
Southwire Southwire
See quote sheet
See quote sheet
See quote sheet
See quote sheet
Aluminum 104.728 CWT;
Copper 366.87 CWT
Aluminum 104.728 CWT
Aluminum 104.728 CWT
Aluminum 104.728 CWT
6-8 weeks
7-Feb-12
6-8 weeks
at time of shipment
Southwire
Yes No No No
General Cable
6-8 weeks
7-Feb-12
1-Feb-12
Prysmian
1 week
Southwire
14-16 weeks
7-Feb-12
SouthwireCME
8 weeks
incomplete
Prysmian
6 - 8 weeks
No No
6-8 weeks
7-Feb-12Stuart C IrbySouthwire
14-16 weeks
7-Feb-12
Southwire
8-10 weeks
4-6 weeks
at time of shipment
Southwire
6-8 weeks
at time of shipmentWescoSouthwire
14-16 weeks
at time of shipment
Southwire
Aluminum 104.728 CWT
8-10 weeks
7-Feb-12
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March 8, 2012
Consent Agenda Item No. 2f
SH 6 and Southwest Parkway Signal AFA
To: David Neeley, City Manager
From: Chuck Gilman, P.E., PMP, Public Works Director
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action, and discussion on an Advanced Funding
Agreement (AFA) with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to powdercoat the
signal poles as part of their project to improve the SH 6 and Southwest Parkway
interchange. The estimated cost of the City’s participation is not to exceed $8,000.
Relationship to Strategic Goals: Diverse Growing Economy – Plan for and invest in
infrastructure, facilities, services, and personnel, and equipment necessary to meet project
needs and opportunities
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends approval of the AFA
Summary: The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is developing plans to
improve the interchange of SH 6 and Southwest Parkway by widening the pavement of the
east frontage road to accommodate dual eastbound left turns from the bridge onto the
frontage road. As part of the project, TxDOT will be reconstructing the traffic signals at the
interchange. For over a decade, the City has installed or participated with TxDOT to install
bronze powdercoated traffic signal poles for an improved appearance of the infrastructure.
Participation in this Advanced Funding Agreement with TxDOT will continue the uniform
appearance of the traffic signals throughout the City.
Budget & Financial Summary: Funds for the City’s costs ($8,000) associated with this
project are available in the Public Works Traffic Operation budget.
Attachments:
1. Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA)
2. Map
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Consent Agenda Item No. 2g
Purchase of Replacement Water Meters
To: David Neeley, City Manager
From: David Coleman, Director of Water Services
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action, and discussion recommending
approval for the water meter purchase contract with Aqua-Metric Sales Co. for the
amount of $149,432.70.
Relationship to Strategic Goals: Financially sustainable city providing response to
core services and infrastructure.
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the contract
Summary: This water meter purchase contract is proposed to be the third year of
our Water Meter Replacement Program, which has been successful in capturing
revenue that was being lost by old water meters that were under-reporting water
usage. In just four years, our typical “unbilled water” has dropped from the 9%
range, down into the 5% range, which is excellent for a water utility. If the
proposed contract is approved, we will purchase 1,230 water meters, and they will
be placed in high-usage locations where the existing meters are getting old, which
will maximize the value of the new meters.
For the second year, we propose to purchase the “Iperl” model water meters, made
by Sensus, which are the state of the art in water metering technology. These
meters have no moving parts and virtually eliminate unaccounted water losses
experienced with standard meters. (After years of usage, a traditional water meter
will have mechanical wear, which makes the parts rotate slower and under-report
water usage.) The Ipearl meters carry a twenty year warranty and can be easily
retrofitted for automated meter reading capabilities, if we decide to pursue this
technology in the future.
Aqua-Metric Sales is the company chosen by the Houston-Galveston Area Council
(HGAC) to be the contract dealer for Sensus water meter assemblies and related
products in our area. Products offered through HGAC have been subjected to either
the competitive bid or competitive proposal format based on Texas statutes under
the Local Government Code Chapter 252, so we can purchase them directly.
These meters are an excellent value to the City and therefore staff recommends
approval to purchase them under contract number WM08-10.
Budget & Financial Summary: Funds are budgeted for the Meter Replacement
Program in the Water Capital Improvement Projects Fund.
Attachments:
Contract Pricing Worksheet
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Contract Pricing Worksheets
Rev 02-05-07
NOTE: Purchase Orders are not valid unless
a copy of the completed worksheet and the
customer's order are faxed to HGACBuy at:
713-993-4548
This Workbook contains three versions of HGACBuy's Contract Pricing
Worksheet. One is for Standard Equipment / Services, one is for Catalog
or Price Sheet type purchases, and the third is for Motor Vehicles only.
See tabs at bottom to select appropriate Worksheet.
Please contact H-GAC staff about use of the worksheets if you have any questions.
Toll Free - 800.926.0234
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Please contact H-GAC staff about use of the worksheets if you have any questions.
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Contract
No.:WM08-10 Date
Prepared:1/11/2012
Buying
Agency:Contractor:
Contact
Person:
Prepared
By:
Phone:Phone:
Fax:Fax:
Email:Email:
Quan Unit Pr Total
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1230 121.49 149432.7
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149432.7
Aqua-Metric Sales Company
Lee Goodson
903-520-8950
210-967-6305
Description
A. Catalog / Price Sheet Items being purchased - Itemize Below - Attach Additional Sheet If Necessary
General Description
of Product:
CONTRACT PRICING WORKSHEET
For Catalog & Price Sheet Type Purchases
This Worksheet is prepared by Contractor and given to End User. If a PO is issued, both documents
MUST be faxed to H-GAC @ 713-993-4548. Therefore please type or print legibly.
City of College Station
Butch Willis
Description
Sensus Iperls
cwillis@cstx.gov
Catalog / Price Sheet
Name: Sensus Meter Pricing
Total From Other Sheets, If Any:
lee.goodson@aqua-metric.com
3/4" Sensus Iperls/w TRPL Housings PC 17 L PL Page 3
Subtotal A:
Delivery Date: 2 Weeks ARO D. Total Purchase Price (A+B+C):
Subtotal C:
Subtotal B:
C. Trade-Ins / Special Discounts / Other Allowances / Freight / Installation / Miscellaneous Charges
For this transaction the percentage is: Check: Total cost of Unpublished Options (B) cannot exceed 25% of the total of
the Base Unit Price plus Published Options (A+B).
B. Unpublished Options, Accessory or Service items - Itemize Below - Attach Additional Sheet If Necessary
(Note: Unpublished Items are any which were not submitted and priced in contractor's bid.)
Total From Other Sheets, If Any:
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March 8, 2012
Consent Agenda Item No. 2h
Termination of the Borrowed Employees Agreement Between
BVSWMA, Inc and the City of College Station
To: David Neeley, City Manager
From: Chuck Gilman, P.E., PMP, Public Works Director
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Termination
Agreement terminating the Borrowed Employees Agreement between BVSWMA, Inc and the
City of College Station.
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends approval of the Termination Agreement
Summary: During the negotiations to set up the Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management
Agency, Inc. (BVSWMA) as a local government corporation, one of the lynch pins of
finalizing the agreement was the Borrowed Employees Agreement (BEA). The BEA provides
that the employees of the city are to remain city employees but will work for BVSWMA with
BVSWMA, reimbursing the city for the actual cost of the employees. This was done so the
city employees would be able to remain participants in the city’s retirement plan, TMRS.
Despite the good faith intentions and efforts by many to create and have the BEA succeed,
the legal and logistical complexities of having a city employee in reality work for another
entity and be supervised by non-city employees is causing inefficiencies and ineffectiveness
for all involved. As this has become apparent, there have been recent discussions between
College Station and BVSWMA (and the City of Bryan because they have borrowed
employees as well) about terminating the BEA so that all the city employees assigned to
BVSWMA may either become BVSWMA employees or seek other employment opportunities
at the city.
At the BVSWMA, Inc board meeting on February 29, 2012 the BVSWMA Board of Directors
voted to approve an agreement that terminates the BEA between BVSWMA, Inc and the City
of College Station, effective May 1, 2012. Upon approval by the City Council, Borrowed
Employees will have thirty days to submit their application to BVSWMA where, upon passing
a drug screening and criminal background check, they will be hired by BVSWMA, Inc and
continue to perform the same job. Borrowed employees may also, if they desire, apply for
other job opportunities at the City of College Station, or seek other options.
Budget & Financial Summary: Termination of this agreement will not have an impact on
the budget.
Attachments:
1. A copy of the Termination Agreement will be available at the Council Meeting.
2.
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March 8, 2012
Consent Agenda Item No. 2i
Authorization to Disburse Incentive Funding for
Texas Institute for Preclinical Studies (TIPS)
To: David Neeley, City Manager
From: Randall Heye, Economic Development Analyst
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action, and discussion authorizing the
payment of an economic development incentive in the total amount of $250,000 to
Texas A&M University’s Texas Institute for Preclinical Studies (TIPS).
Recommendation(s): In fulfillment of the City’s obligation, staff recommends
approval of the third of five annual payments of $250,000 to Texas A&M University
for performance in 2010-2011.
Summary: On December 14, 2006 the City Council unanimously approved a
resolution in support of a five year, $1.25 million incentive for the development of
TIPS by Texas A&M University as part of a larger Economic Development Agreement
with the Research Valley Partnership (RVP).
In return for the City’s investment, TIPS has made an investment of more than
$40,000,000 in real and personal property and constructed an 112,000 square foot
facility on Raymond Stotzer Parkway. Approximately 12,000 gross square feet of that
facility serves as life science business accelerator offices. Additionally, TIPS has
committed to create new jobs each year for the term of the agreement. In Fiscal
Year 2011, TIPS hired 8 new employees and maintained 29 total employees, not
including student workers.
Further details regarding TIPS’ performance in Fiscal Year 2011 are included in the
attached Annual Certification – Supporting Documentation Form.
TIPS recently finalized the creation of an Industry Advisory Board and have invited
Todd McDaniel with the RVP to serve as a member. The Board will meet
semiannually beginning March 6, 2012. Mr. McDaniel’s invitation is also attached.
The RVP has confirmed that TIPS is in full compliance with the provisions set forth in
the Resolution adopted by City Council. Both the City of Bryan and Brazos County
are also providing incentives and have already made their third annual payment.
Budget & Financial Summary: The cost of the City’s portion of the total incentive
package provided to TIPS is $1.25 million over the life (five years) of the agreement.
The City’s 2011 payment of $250,000 is budgeted and will be expended from the
City’s Economic Development Fund.
Attachments: TAMU Statement of Compliance
Annual Certification – Supporting Documentation Form
TIPS Industry Advisory Board Invitation
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From: "Fossum, Theresa W" <tfossum@tamu.edu>
To: Todd McDaniel <tmcdaniel@researchvalley.org>
Sent: Wed, Feb 22, 2012 17:30:05 GMT+00:00
Subject: TIPS Advisory Board Letter
COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE & BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
TEXAS A&M INSTITUTE FOR PRECLINICAL STUDIES
Dear Mr. McDaniel:
I would like to extend a special invitation to you to serve on the Texas A&M Institute for Preclinical Studies (TIPS)
Industry Advisory Board. We are assembling a group of world-class advisors to guide and assist us in the future direction
of TIPS and would be honored by your participation.
The TIPS Industry Advisory Board will ensure the continued success of TIPS by engaging and connecting the institute with
industry partners and community leaders for the purpose of building long standing relationships and developing
strategies to accelerate drug and device development through interdisciplinary, large animal, Good Laboratory Practice
(GLP) preclinical services as well as by promoting the use of naturally occurring animal models in research.
Roles of the industry advisory board will include:
feedback on “what industry wants” related to TIPS existing services and identifying future niche opportunities for
TIPS to pursue now and in five years;
recommendations to establish TIPS as an industry model for successful public/private partnerships and state-of-the-
art preclinical research and development center;
identification of collaborative research opportunities and global alliances to develop medical innovations and
commercialize new devices; and
ideas to position TIPS as a launching pad for promising discoveries for early life science technology companies by
providing support throughout the discovery to commercialization process.
We are currently planning for the board to meet twice per year, once this Spring and Fall. We would be pleased to
handle your travel and accommodation expenses during these meetings.
An initial kick-off conference call is scheduled for March 6, 2012 at 2 PM CST to answer any questions about TIPS and
discuss ideas for the board. Please call Katy Scott 979.260.1755 or email kscott@researchvalley.org to let us know if you
will be available to participate in this conference call. The conference call number is (979) 847-9187.
Thank you for considering this special invitation. I hope to hear from you soon.
With warm regards,
Theresa W. Fossum, DVM, PhD
Diplomate ACVS
Tom and Joan Read Chair in Veterinary Surgery
Director and Founder, Texas A&M Institute for Preclinical Studies
Director, Clinical Programs and Biomedical Devices
Michael E. DeBakey Institute
Professor of Surgery
Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine
800 Raymond Stotzer Parkway, Suite 2060
4478 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-4478
Tel. 979.847.8477 Fax 979.845-6522
http://tips.tamu.edu
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March 8, 2012
Regular Agenda Item No. 1
Rezoning for 410 Texas Avenue
To: David Neeley, City Manager
From: Bob Cowell, AICP, CNU-A, Executive Director - Planning & Development Services
Agenda Caption: Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an
amendment to Chapter 12, “Unified Development Ordinance”, Section 4.2, “Official Zoning
Map” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas by rezoning
approximately 11 acres located at 410 Texas Avenue, generally located at the northwest
corner of the intersection with University Drive, from R-2 Duplex Residential, R-4 Multi-
Family, C-1 General Commercial, and C-2 Commercial-Industrial to PDD Planned
Development District.
Relationship to Strategic Initiatives: Financially Sustainable City, Core Services and
Infrastructure, Neighborhood Integrity, Diverse Growing Economy, Sustainable City
Recommendations: The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at their
March 1st meeting and voted 6-0 to recommend approval with the condition that the
application and concept plan be revised to reflect the conditions as agreed with staff. The
revisions have been incorporated into the attached ordinance and staff report. Staff had
recommended approval with conditions that have since been resolved.
Summary: The Unified Development Ordinance provides the following review criteria for
zoning map amendments:
REVIEW CRITERIA
1. Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan: The subject property is designated as
Urban and part of Redevelopment Area II on the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use
and Character Map. The intersection of Texas Avenue and University Drive has also been
identified as a Primary Arrival Gateway into the City. The Comprehensive Plan describes
Urban as:
This land use designation is generally for areas that should have a very
intense level of development activities. These areas will tend to consist of
townhomes, duplexes, and high-density apartments. General commercial and
office uses, business parks, and vertical mixed-use may also be permitted
within growth and redevelopment areas.
Redevelopment Area II: Texas Avenue, University Drive, and Harvey Road is described
by the Comprehensive Plan as:
This area includes a number of underperforming land uses that, due to their
proximity to two of the busiest corridors in the City, are poised for
redevelopment. Much of the area is currently subdivided into small lots,
making it difficult to assemble land for redevelopment….The proximity of
existing neighborhoods and the Texas A&M University campus requires careful
site planning and appropriate building design. These efforts should be
complimentary to the Area V: Hospitality corridor plan, the neighborhood plan
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for the Eastgate area, and the Texas A&M University Campus Master Plan and
should focus on bringing vertical mixed use and other aspects of urban
character to this portion of the City.
The proposed PDD zoning with associated Concept Plan is consistent with the objectives
of the Comprehensive Plan to redevelop and consolidate underperforming properties in
this area of the City. The requested rezoning proposes to provide vertical mixed use,
high density multi-family, and pedestrian oriented development at the corner of Texas
Avenue and University Drive in proximity to the Texas A&M University campus.
2. Compatibility with the present zoning and conforming uses of nearby property
and with the character of the neighborhood: The existing zoning and conforming
uses of nearby property are consistent with the proposed uses. The scale of the
proposed uses, however are intended to be developed at a higher density and are more
intense than the nearby existing fourplex, hotel and restaurant uses. The neighboring
developments are developed at a lower intensity with surface parking lots and open
space while the proposed development utilizes structured parking and has requested
reduced setbacks and increased density allowances.
One of the adjacent fourplex owners along Hensel Street to the northwest has expressed
concern regarding the building mass of proposed development (see attached email) and
has also expressed a desire to be included in the request. The concern relates to the
potential of a 50-foot tall building approximately 50 feet from the existing fourplex.
While a large height differential may be created by this request, the existing zoning for
each of these properties does not restrict building height so these developments could
develop in this manner currently. Also, there are not height restrictions between
adjacent developments of the same type of use. The adjacent R-4 Multi-Family district
could redevelop in a similar scale if it were able to meet place all site requirements on
the property.
Representatives of the Texas A&M University System to the southwest have verbally
expressed concerns regarding the nature and scale of the proposed development. It is
our understanding that the A&M System intends to develop their property with private
commercial, retail, residential, and other uses and is concerned about the compatibility
between their future development and the proposed development. Thus far, they have
expressed an unwillingness to accommodate vehicular, bicycle, or pedestrian
connections between the two properties, something that is commonly required between
similar types of developments throughout the City.
3. Suitability of the property affected by the amendment for uses permitted by the
district that would be made applicable by the proposed amendment: The
proposed PDD Planned Development District proposes a vertical mixed use development
with a mixture of commercial and multi-family uses. These uses are suitable for the
property based on its location within the core of the City and proximity to the Texas A&M
University campus. The scale and density of the development factor into the availability
of transportation and utility capacity in the area. As described later, the proposed
development proposes some transportation improvements and mitigation efforts and
acknowledges that utility upgrades will be necessary to provide adequate services to the
development.
4. Suitability of the property affected by the amendment for uses permitted by the
district applicable to the property at the time of the proposed amendment: The
C-1 General Commercial district at the corner of Texas Avenue and University Drive and
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R-4 Multi-Family district along the former Meadowland Street should be considered
suitable, separate uses for the property. The smaller areas of R-2 Duplex Residential and
C-2 Commercial-Industrial, however, are not suitable for this area of the City that is
designated for redevelopment and intended for high intensity uses.
5. Marketability of the property affected by the amendment for uses permitted by
the district applicable to the property at the time of the proposed amendment:
Most of the properties should be considered marketable with their current zoning,
though the presence of four different zoning classifications on the property constrains
the potential for large-scale redevelopment opportunities.
6. Availability of water, wastewater, stormwater, and transportation facilities
generally suitable and adequate for the proposed use: The existing Plaza site is
served by 12-inch waterlines along Texas Avenue and University Drive. Per discussions
with the applicant, additional information will be needed through fire demand modeling
on existing available capacity. Once this has been analyzed by the applicant, the City
can better understand the proposed locations, potential required up-sizing, and the
potential required re-alignment of existing waterlines within/near the proposed
development.
The existing Plaza site is served by an 8-inch gravity sanitary sewer collection line that
spans from University Drive to the existing Hensel Park Lift Station. This respective lift
station then pumps sanitary sewer flow to the 'Northeast Trunkline' via a 12-inch force
main. The 'Northeast Trunkline' conveys this flow to the Carters Creek Wastewater
Treatment Plant. Using the City of College Station's sanitary sewer modeling software
and the proposed build-out sanitary sewer demands submitted by the applicant, the City
has determined that there is not adequate capacity in the existing 8-inch sanitary sewer
line that spans from this respective development to the existing Hensel Park Lift
Station. The City has, however, concluded that there is existing available capacity in the
Hensel Park Lift Station/force main as well as the 'Northeast Trunkline'. Because of this,
this development would need to include off-site sanitary sewer improvements to provide
additional collection system capacity.
Drainage is generally to the south and west within the Wolf Pen Creek and Burton Creek
Drainage Basins, respectively. Stormwater and other public infrastructure
improvements required with site development shall be designed and constructed in
accordance with the BCS Unified Design Guidelines.
As part of the rezoning application, a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) was submitted.
Because of the expediency with the approval process and in order to accommodate the
applicant’s timeline, up to date traffic counts were not conducted instead the applicant
utilized a previous analysis conducted in 2011 by HDR the applicant’s traffic consultant,
of the intersection at Texas Avenue and University Drive. This analysis was presented to
the Bryan/College Station MPO. Based on that analysis, the TIA utilized the traffic
counts and the intersection operation analysis. The TIA indicated that the intersection of
Texas Avenue and University Drive is operating at a Level of Service (LOS) E. Utilizing a
scale of LOS “A” thru LOS “F” with “A” being the best LOS “free flow traffic” and LOS F
being the worst LOS “bumper to bumper traffic” and LOS “D” being the acceptable LOS
the intersection is operating at unacceptable LOS. With that in mind the goal was to
provide mitigation strategies that would not prevent the intersection of University Drive
and Texas Avenue operate at a worse LOS. The following mitigation strategies have
been identified:
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· An additional left turn bay will be added to University Drive eastbound to northbound
Texas Avenue, creating a dual left configuration by modifying the existing raised
median.
· On University Drive, a right turn deceleration lane for the proposed driveway will be
built to meet TxDOT design criteria. The raised median on Texas Avenue will also be
extended north beyond the proposed driveway location. These mitigation items are
at the request of TxDOT and concurred by City staff.
· Both the Brazos Valley Transit District and TAMU Transit have indicated that they
would not alter their routes to provide service within the proposed site. However,
both transit providers have routes along University Drive and Texas Avenue. In
order to mitigate traffic at the intersection of University Drive and Texas Avenue,
staff has recommended the applicant work with both transit providers regarding bus
stops along University Drive and Texas Avenue in close proximity to the proposed
site. Furthermore, pedestrian and bicycle accommodations within the site be
provided and directed toward the transit areas.
· The former Meadowland Street intersection at University Drive and the existing
median break in University Drive closed. This is at the direction of TxDOT and
concurred by City staff.
· To meet block length requirements, one projection westbound to TAMU property
west of the proposed site has been provided. Ultimately this would also serve as an
alternative route to University Drive and Texas Avenue, somewhat relieving traffic at
that intersection. It is anticipated that TAMU property will be redeveloped to include
commercial, retail, and residential uses.
· An additional right turn lane will be provided on southbound Texas Avenue to
westbound University Drive. Room for the construction of the second right turn lane
is available with the proposed 7.5-foot right-of-way dedication along Texas Avenue.
SUMMARY OF CONCEPT PLAN
The requested rezoning and associated Concept Plan propose a vertical mixed use and
multi-family redevelopment at the intersection of Texas Avenue and University Drive. The
vertical mixed use area consists of more than 60,000 gross square feet of ground floor
general commercial uses with multi-family units above. The multi-family area consists of
multi-story buildings oriented along the side and rear of the development along the former
Meadowland Street. The applicant proposes building heights ranging up to 70 to 80 feet or
eight stories. The development is proposed in two phases with the vertical mixed use and
some of the multi-family buildings developed in the first phase with the remainder of multi-
family areas along the former Meadowland Street and Hensel Street in the second phase.
For the most part, parking will be provided in three proposed parking garages located in
different areas of the development. All existing buildings in both phases, including the
former Plaza Hotel tower, will be demolished before a building permits will be issued for new
construction.
The development will use the dimensional standards of the C-1 General Commercial zoning
district for the commercial uses and R-6 High Density Multi-Family zoning district for the
residential uses. Additional description, standards and improvements by the development
will be provided later.
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Meritorious Modifications
This area is designated as a Redevelopment area in the Comprehensive Plan which
acknowledges some role for the City may be necessary to encourage redevelopment. Some
modifications result from the intended urban nature of the proposed development and some
are due to the suburban style of some of the applicable development regulations. The
applicant is requesting the following meritorious modifications or alternatives to standard
ordinance requirements:
1. Zoning District Standards – UDO Section 5.2 “Residential Dimensional
Standards” and Section 5.4 “Non-Residential Dimensional Standards”: An
increase to the maximum residential unit density from 30 units per acre to 60 units per
acre is proposed by the applicant. While this increase in density can be supported, it is
necessary to ensure that adequate infrastructure and transportation facilities including
vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian are provided for the development and surrounding
area.
The applicant requests to reduce minimum building setbacks for the C-1 General
Commercial and R-6 High Density Multi-Family based zoning districts to 5 feet along all
property lines with the understanding that sufficient easements for utilities will be
provided. The standard building setbacks for these districts are 25-foot front setback,
7.5-foot side setback, 15-foot side street setback, and 15-foot rear setback for the C-1
district and 20-foot rear setback for R-6.
2. Use – UDO Section 6.2.C “Use Table”: The P-MUD Planned Mixed Use District is the
base zoning district for uses for the development with Health Care, Medical Clinic added
as a permitted use and Country Club, Duplex, Fuel Sales, Fraternal Lodge, Golf Course/
Driving Range, Parking as a Primary Use, Single-Family Detached, Sexual Oriented
Businesses, and Shooting Range (Indoor) uses removed from the permitted list.
3. Parking – UDO Section 7.2 “Off-Street Parking Standards”: The applicant
proposes the standard shopping center ratio of 1 parking space per every 250 gross
square feet of commercial use (1:250), though not required to provide additional
parking if more than 25% of these areas are utilized as intense commercial uses. The
applicant also proposes the minimum residential parking requirement be reduced to one
parking space per bedroom. The current ordinance requires one space per bedroom for
three and four bedroom units though some additional parking is provided with one and
two bedroom units (1.5 spaces/ bedroom). Also, up to 5% of the parking spaces in the
garage may be compact parking spaces. This parking reduction can be supported if
sufficient transit, bicycle, and pedestrian facilities are provided.
4. Transportation – UDO Section 7.3 “Access Management and Circulation”,
Section 8.2.G “Blocks”, and Section 11.2 “Defined Terms”- Public Way: The
applicant proposes some modifications to transportation related requirements:
1. Three driveways exist along Texas Avenue and six driveways along University Drive,
including the former Meadowland Street. Though the proposed Concept Plan
consolidates these to one driveway on Texas Avenue and one driveway on University
Drive, the proposed driveways do not meet minimum spacing standards. Also,
driveways along the proposed Public Ways do not meet spacing standards based on
existing conditions. The applicant requests the proposed spacing be acceptable.
2. The maximum block length in Urban designated areas is 660 feet with a maximum
block perimeter of 2,000 feet. Based on the dimensions of this area, two public way
projections would be required along the Public Way Section C-C toward the Texas
A&M System property to the southwest. The applicant has proposed one Public Way
projection near the center of this length. Though the Texas A&M System has not
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been supportive of any type of connection between the two developments, they are
in the process of developing a master plan for a private development of commercial,
retail, residential, and other uses which will be subject to similar requirements.
3. Public Ways are defined with certain dimensional and design criteria. The applicant
requests to reduce the maximum curve radius from a 200-foot radius to a 45-foot
radius, allow sidewalks to be back of curb instead of three feet off and have sidewalk
widths as shown in the attached cross sections. Also, the pedestrian facilities for the
Public Way projection to the Texas A&M University System property may be located
through the nearby amenity area.
5. Signs – UDO Section 7.4 “Signs”: Instead of using this Section as the basis for
signage, the applicant proposes to utilize the signage permitted in Wolf Pen Creek (UDO
Section 5.6.A.11 Signs) with the following modifications:
1. Signs may be approved administratively by staff with appeals to staff’s
interpretations being able to considered by the Design Review Board;
2. Wayfinding signage (UDO Section 7.4.AA Campus Wayfinding Signs) is permitted for
this development; and
3. Projections signs may be used for identification signage for the general area and not
count against the attached signage square feet unless they contain copy of the
individual business. Projection signs may be oriented toward the public rights-of-way
or public ways and one permitted per tenant per public way frontage.
6. Landscaping – UDO Section 7.5 “Landscaping and Tree Protection”: Instead of
using this Section as the basis for landscaping, the applicant proposes to utilize the
Northgate standards contained in UDO Section 5.6.B.9 “Landscape and Streetscape
Standards” with the following modifications:
1. The street trees along Texas Avenue and University Drive may be placed outside of
TxDOT right-of-way. Street trees along Public Way Sections A-A and B-B shall be 50
feet on center with alternating planting areas spaced at 50 feet on center consisting
of non-canopy trees, hedges or seasonal plantings. The Public Way Section C-C will
have planting areas of 25 feet on center consisting of non-canopy trees, hedges, or
seasonal plantings;
2. Building and Site Lighting shall still comply with UDO Section 7.10 Outdoor Lighting
Standards; and
3. The Street Lights section is not applicable as lights are owned and maintained by
property owner.
7. Architecture – UDO Section 7.9 “Non-Residential Architecture Standards”:
Instead of using this Section as the basis for architecture standards, the applicant
proposes to utilize the Northgate standards contained in UDO Section 5.6.B.4 “Building
Design Standards” except that residential dwelling units in a building with less than 12
units may have access through a parking area or garage. All subsections (Building
Orientation and Access, Building Transparency, Architectural Relief, Roof Type, Exterior
Building Material, Exterior Building Colors, and Canopies/Awnings) shall apply to all non-
residential and residential buildings.
8. Infrastructure – Section 3.3.A “Applicability”: The applicant proposes a
modification to the platting requirement. Most of the property is platted though a couple
areas are still tracts of land. The applicant has requested that building permits may be
issued on these tracts prior to platting with the provision that a temporary blanket
easement be placed on the property and the property platted/replatted once all utilities
are constructed and relocated and before Certificates of Occupancy are issued for the
buildings.
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Community Benefits and Additional Enhancements
The applicant has identified the following community benefits, additional enhancements or
improvements:
1. Implementation of the Comprehensive Plan through redevelopment of an
underperforming, blighted area that is designated as a Primary Arrival Gateway and
described by the Comprehensive Plan as an area that should “focus on bringing vertical
mixed-use and other aspects of urban development to this portion of the City.” All
existing buildings will be demolished before building permits will be issued for any new
construction.
2. The Northgate Building Design Standards (UDO Section 5.6.B.4) apply to all buildings,
residential and non-residential. Currently there are no architectural requirements for
residential buildings outside of the Northgate District.
3. The Northgate Bicycle Parking Standards (UDO Section 5.6.B.7) apply to the
development except that the design of the bicycle rack design is determined by the
owner and approved by the City and bicycle parking may be located within the parking
garage areas. Currently there are no bicycle parking (bike rack) requirements for
residential developments outside of the Northgate District.
4. To promote transit usage, installation a bus stop shelter as approved by the City in a
location for TAMU Transit bus service, if provided, and another along University Drive to
utilize District bus service. Bus stops or bus shelters are not required by standard
ordinance.
5. The Northgate Dumpster and Mechanical Equipment Standards (UDO Section 5.6.B.10)
shall apply with the exception that vegetation may also be used as a screening tool.
6. The Northgate Outside Storage and Display Standards (UDO Section 5.6.B.13) shall
apply to the development.
7. The parking garage on Texas Avenue is wrapped with general commercial use on ground
floor and residential above and the other parking garages along the former Meadowland
Street are wrapped with multi-family uses along the Public Way.
8. An eight-foot bicycle and pedestrian route is proposed along the southwest property line
to connect multi-family buildings and two parking garages to the University Drive
sidewalk to facilitate bicycle and pedestrian movements from the development toward
the Texas A&M University campus.
9. As permitted by TxDOT, mitigation for the Texas Avenue and University Drive
intersection is proposed through a variety of transportation improvements including the
intersection and median break for the former Meadowland Street will be closed, a dual
left turn lane on University Drive eastbound to Texas Avenue northbound and queue
length extended, a dual right turn lane on Texas Avenue southbound to University Drive
westbound, multiple driveways will be consolidated into one driveway on Texas Avenue
and one driveway on University Drive, the median on Texas Avenue will be extended
north past the proposed Public Way driveway, and a deceleration lane will be added to
the proposed Public Way driveway on University Drive.
Budget & Financial Summary: N/A
Attachments:
1. Aerial & Small Area Map (SAM)
2. Concept Plan
3. Background Information
4. Email from Kevin Burgess, adjacent land owner
5. Draft March 1st Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes (provided prior to meeting)
6. Ordinance
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
NOTIFICATIONS
Advertised Commission Hearing Date: March 1, 2012
Advertised Council Hearing Dates: March 8, 2012
The following neighborhood organizations that are registered with the City of College
Station’s Neighborhood Services have received a courtesy letter of notification of this public
hearing:
None
Property owner notices mailed: 16
Contacts in support: None
Contacts in opposition: One
Inquiry contacts: One
ADJACENT LAND USES
Direction Comprehensive
Plan
Zoning Land Use
Northwest
Urban &
Redevelopment
Texas A&M
University
C-1 General
Commercial
C-U College and
University
Hotel
Vacant, wooded
Northeast
Urban &
Redevelopment
(across Texas
Avenue, major
arterial)
C-1 General
Commercial
Hotels, Restaurant,
Gas Station, Office
Southeast
Texas A&M
University
(across University
Drive, major arterial)
C-U College and
University Texas A&M polo field
Southwest Texas A&M
University
C-U College and
University
Texas A&M Student
housing
DEVELOPMENT HISTORY
Annexation: 1939
Zoning: C-1 General Commercial, C-2 Commercial-Industrial, R-4 Multi-
Family, and R-2 Duplex
Final Plat: Gorzycki Meadowlands (1936), North Park I (1980), remaining
portions have not been final platted.
Site development: Multiple abandoned developments are located in this area
including the former Plaza Hotel, Kettle restaurant, Daylight
Donuts, and gas station as well as several abandoned
residential structures along the former Meadowland Street.
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March 8, 2012
Regular Agenda Item No. 2
Keep Brazos Beautiful Board Appointment
To: David Neeley, City Manager
From: Jason Stuebe, Assistant to the City Manager
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an appointment
to the Keep Brazos Beautiful Board of Directors. Directors are appointed to the Board for a
three (3) year term.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that Venessa Garza, the City’s Greenways
Program Manager be appointed to fill the position.
Summary: Article IV of the Keep Brazos Beautiful By-Laws provides that the City Council
of College Station shall appoint one full voting member to the Board of Directors to serve a
three year term. This position is currently vacant and staff recommends that the City’s
Greenways Program Manager, Venessa Garza be selected to represent the City on the
Board.
Budget & Financial Summary: None
Attachments: None
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