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College Station, TX
Meeting Agenda
1101 Texas Ave
College Station, TX 77840
City Hall Council Chambers 6:00 PM Thursday, April 24, 2014
1. Call meeting to order.
2. Executive Session will be held in the Administrative Conference Room.
Consultation with Attorney {Gov’t Code Section 551.071}; possible action. The City
Council may seek advice from its attorney regarding a pending or contemplated litigation
subject or settlement offer or attorney-client privileged information. Litigation is an ongoing
process and questions may arise as to a litigation tactic or settlement offer, which needs
to be discussed with the City Council. Upon occasion the City Council may need
information from its attorney as to the status of a pending or contemplate d litigation
subject or settlement offer or attorney-client privileged information. After executive session
discussion, any final action or vote taken will be in public. The following subject(s) may be
discussed:
Litigation
a. College Station v. Star Insurance Co., Civil Action No. 4:11 CV 02023
b. Patricia Kahlden, individ. and as rep. of the Estate of Lillie May Williams Bayless v.
Laura Sue Streigler, City of College Station and James Steven Elkins, No. 11
003172 CV 272, in the 272nd District Court of Brazos County, Tx.
c. Cause No. 13 002978 CV 361, Deluxe Burger Bar of College Station, Inc. D/B/A
Café Eccell v. Asset Plus Realty Corporation, City of College Station, Texas and the
Research Valley Partnership, Inc., In the 361st Judicial District Court, Brazos
County, Texas
3. Take action, if any, on Executive Session.
4. Presentation, possible action and discussion on items listed on the consent agenda.
Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding the Play for All
Inclusive Park/Playground to be located within Stephen C. Beachy Central
Park.
14-364 5.
Location Site Map Attachments:
Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding the installation of
radio repeaters in the front line Fire response vehicles.
14-398 6.
Radio Repeater Powerpoint.pptx Attachments:
Presentation, possible action, and discussion on the upcoming FY 15
Budget process.
14-402 7.
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April 24, 2014 Council Workshop Meeting Agenda
8. Council Calendar
April 28 Frank Simpson Children's Education Fund Celebrity Golf Tournament & Dinner
at Houston Oaks Country Club - Hockley, Texas, 10:30 a.m.
April 29 Proclamation Presentation Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley:
Caroline and Tom McDonald for the 2014 Tribute Luncheon at CS Hilton, 11:30
a.m.
April 30 Groundbreaking-Veterinary & Biomedical Education Complex and Grand
Opening Thomas G. Hildebrand, DVM '56 Equine Complex at *Equine Complex
Parking Lot - Shuttle Service, 1:30 p.m.
May 1 P & Z Workshop/Regular Meeting in Council Chambers, 6:00 p.m. (Liaison, Karl
Mooney)
May 2 Keep Brazos Beautiful 2014 Annual Awards Gala at CS Hilton, 6:00 p.m.
May 3 11th Anniversary of Derby Day 2014 at CS Hilton, 4:00 p.m.
May 5 Bicycle, Pedestrian & Greenways Advisory Board Meeting in Council Chambers,
3:00 p.m.
May 12 Executive Session/Workshop/Regular Meeting at 4:00, 6:00 & 7:00 p.m.
9. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on future agenda items and review of
standing list of Council generated 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.
10. Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Animal
Shelter Board, Arts Council of Brazos Valley, Arts Council Subcommittee, Audit
Committee, Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board, Bio Corridor Board of
Adjustments, Blinn College Brazos Valley Advisory Committee, Brazos County Health
Dept., Brazos Valley Council of Governments, Bryan/College Station Chambe r of
Commerce, Budget and Finance Committee, BVSWMA, BVWACS, Compensation and
Benefits Committee, Convention & Visitors Bureau, Design Review Board, Economic
Development Committee, Gigabit Broadband Initiative, Historic Preservation
Committee, Interfaith Dialogue Association, Intergovernmental Committee, Joint Relief
Funding Review Committee, Landmark Commission, Library Board, Metropolitan
Planning Organization, Parks and Recreation Board, Planning and Zoning
Commission, Research Valley Partnership, Research Valley Technology Council,
Regional Transportation Committee for Council of Governments, Transportation and
Mobility Committee, TAMU Student Senate, Texas Municipal League, Twin City
Endowment, Youth Advisory Council, Zoning Board of Adjustments, (Notic e of
Agendas posted on City Hall bulletin board).
11. Adjourn
The City Council may adjourn into Executive Session to consider any item listed on this
agenda if a matter is raised that is appropriate for Executive Session discussion. An
announcement will be made of the basis for the Executive Session discussion.
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Council Workshop Meeting Agenda April 24, 2014
APPROVED
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Notice is hereby given that an Executive Session and Workshop Meeting of the City
Council of the City of College Station, Texas will be held on the 24th day of April, 2014 at
6:00 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 17th day of April, 2014 at 5:00p.m .
City Secretar
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 April 17, 2014 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 from the official posting board at the College Station City Hall
on the following date and time: by ________ _
Dated this_ day ___ , 2014 By ______________ _
Subscribed and sworn to before me on this the __ day of ________ , 2014.
Notary Public-Brazos County , Texas My commission expires: ____ _
This building is wheelchair accessible. Handicap parking spaces are available . Any request for sign interpretive service must be made 48 hours
before the meeting. To make arrangements call (979) 764 3517 or (TDD) 1 800 735 2989 . Agendas may be viewed on www .cstx .gov . Council
meetings are broadcast live on Cable Access Channel19 .
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:114-364 Name:Play for All Inclusive Park/Playground
Status:Type:Presentation Agenda Ready
File created:In control:4/3/2014 Council Workshop
On agenda:Final action:4/24/2014
Title:Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding the Play for All Inclusive Park/Playground to
be located within Stephen C. Beachy Central Park.
Sponsors:
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:Location Site Map
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.
Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding the Play for All Inclusive Park/Playground to
be located within Stephen C. Beachy Central Park.
Relationship to Strategic Goals:
1. Providing Core Services and Infrastructure
2. Neighborhood Integrity
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends approval of support for the project.
Summary:Destination playground designed for full inclusion of special needs children that would:
··Serve a need for the College Station community. CSISD had 1,435 students with various
disabilities enrolled in the 2013-2014 school year.
··Currently no inclusive parks/playgrounds within the service area (BVCOG seven Counties).
··Create excitement and be worthy of support from the community at large for fund raising and
volunteer activities.
··Be worthy of possible Government and Foundation Grant support.
The park project is a joint effort of the College Station Rotary Club, the College Station Noontime
Lions Club, and the City of College Station. The groups have joined forces positively to achieve a
regional facility that will serve all the children of this area, regardless of abilities.
The TAMU College of Architecture, in consultation with the College Station Parks and Recreation
Department, had students work on conceptual designs this past Fall Semester that will hopefully be
moved to an advanced development plan for the facility. The students studied several existing
inclusive parks around Texas and across the United States. Possible locations discussed included
Central Park, Bachmann Park, and Anderson Park. Central Park was chosen as the best location for
the inclusive playground due to ease of access, existing park amenities, available space, parkland
dedication funds available, and visibility.
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File #:14-364,Version:1
The Clubs are in the process of organizing task forces from their members and the community to
plan the upcoming efforts in Publicity, Grants, and Fund-Raising. The service clubs would pursue
possible grants or non-profit organization funding, and involve the community in actual building of the
facility.
The City of College Station would oversee the project and would be responsible for the long term
operations and maintenance. These costs would be supplemented by ongoing donations to a
dedicated fund specifically for the inclusive playground.
This project was on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board agenda on February 11th and received
unanimous approval.
Budget & Financial Summary:The project is estimated to cost approximately $2,000,000 at
completion. Depending on successful fund raising efforts, the Park could be built in phases. City
funding that would be allocated toward the project would come from the Parkland Dedication
Community Park Zone “C”.
Reviewed and Approved by Legal: Yes
Attachments:
1)Location Map
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CENTRAL PARK
PARKING
FUTURE PLAYGROUND
AREA
2.17 ACRES
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:114-398 Name:Fire response vehicles
Status:Type:Report Agenda Ready
File created:In control:4/10/2014 Council Workshop
On agenda:Final action:4/24/2014
Title:Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding the installation of radio repeaters in the front
line Fire response vehicles.
Sponsors:
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:Radio Repeater Powerpoint.pdf
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.
Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding the installation of radio repeaters in the front
line Fire response vehicles.
At request of the City Council this presentation will outline the current problems we are having with
our radio system and the steps we are taking to improve radio communications.
Core Service and Infrastructure
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends the continuation of the plan as outlined in the presentation.
Budget & Financial Summary: None at this time
Attachments:
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Current System Has Problems
Transmitting From Inside Many Local
Buildings.
Creates a Fire Fighter Safety Problem.
Problem Exists with all 700 MHZ Multi
Channel Systems.
Most Cities are Having similar problems.
Add Radio Repeaters to Front Line
Vehicles
Increases Fire Fighter Safety and
Reliability of Critical Communications.
We Have Installed One Repeater in an
Engine and Tested it in Various Buildings.
The Fix Works.
We Have Funding in our Current Budget to
Add Two More Repeaters.
Cost Installed is Approx. $2700 Per Unit.
We Would Like to Install a Repeater in all
Front Line Units.
In the 2015 Budget we will request funding
for 11 More Repeaters.
The SLA Total Will be $29,700
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:114-402 Name:Budget Update
Status:Type:Presentation Agenda Ready
File created:In control:4/16/2014 Council Workshop
On agenda:Final action:4/24/2014
Title:Presentation, possible action, and discussion on the upcoming FY 15 Budget process.
Sponsors:
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.
Presentation, possible action, and discussion on the upcoming FY 15 Budget process.
Recommendation(s):Staff recommends the City Council receive the report and provide any
desired direction.
Summary: Staff will be presenting an update on the FY 15 budget process. This will include a
review of some of the key budget policies. This will also be an opportunity for the City Council to
provide any initial direction going into the FY 15 budget process. The proposed budget review
calendar for FY 15 will also be reviewed and discussed.
A meeting of the Council Finance and Budget Committee was held on March 17.
Legal Review:N/A
Budget & Financial Summary:Information will be presented at the workshop meeting.
Attachments:NA
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