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Agenda 3
Item 2a - Minutes
August 17, 2010 Budget Minutes 7
August 18, 2010 Budget Minutes 13
October 25, 2010 Workshop Minutes 19
October 25, 2010 Regular Minutes 24
Item 2b - Professional Services for Water Wells 1, 2, 3, & 5
Motor Control Centers
Coversheet revised 34
Resolution 35
Item 2c - Renewal Agreement for Printing and Mailing of Utility
Bills and Inserts
Coversheet revised 36
Renewal Agreement 37
Item 2d - Annual for Various Electrical Items and Electric Meters
Coversheet revised 40
Bid Tab Sheet 41
Item 2e - Construction Contract #11-035 for New Playground at
John Crompton Park
Coversheet revised 43
1 - Resolution signed by legal 44
2 - 11-13 Tab (Legal Size)45
3 - Site Plan 46
Item 2f - Food Waste Collection Franchise Amendment – Texas
Commercial Waste
Coversheet revised 47
Item 2g - Food Waste Collection Franchise - Liquid
Environmental Solutions
Coversheet revised 48
Item 2h - Areas 5 & 6 Utilities & Lift Station Change Order
Project Numbers WF0805756 & WF0805744
Coversheet revised 49
Map 50
Change Order 51
Item 2i - Janitorial Maintenance Services
Coversheet revised 52
Renewal Agreement 53
Item 2j - Nantucket Gravity Sewer Line Change Order Work
Order Number WF1094676
Coversheet revised 56
Location Map 57
Change Order 58
Item 2k - Victoria Avenue Extension Participation Agreement
Coversheet revised 59
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Location Map 60
No. 1 - Aggieland Inn Rezoning
Coversheet revised 61
Background 68
Maps 69
P&Z Minutes 71
Concept Plan 73
Ordinance 74
TxDOT e-mail 85
No. 2 - Citizen Boards and Committees
Coversheet revised 86
No. 3 - Rezoning for 2270 Greens Prairie Road
Coversheet revised 87
Background 90
Ordinance 91
No. 4 - Valley Park Center, Lots 3 & 4 – 20 ft Public Utility
Easement Abandonment
Coversheet revised 96
Map 97
Location Map 98
Ordinance 99
Ordinance Attachment 101
No. 5 - Wellborn Area Annexation Discussion
Coversheet revised 104
Timeline 105
Map 106
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Mayor Council members
Nancy Berry Jess Fields
Mayor Pro Tem Dennis Maloney
John Crompton Katy-Marie Lyles
City Manager Dave Ruesink
Glenn Brown
Agenda
College Station City Council
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, November 10, 2010 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 1/2 minutes to signal thirty seconds remaining to conclude your remarks. The City
Council will receive the information, ask staff to look into the matter, or place the issue on a future agenda.
Topics of operational concerns shall be directed to the City Manager. 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 1/2 minutes to signal thirty seconds remaining for
remarks.
2. Presentation, possible action and discussion of consent agenda items which consists of ministerial or
"housekeeping" items required by law. Items may be removed from the consent agenda by majority vote of the
Council.
a. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of minutes for August 17 & 18, 2010 Special Budget
Workshop Meetings and October 25, 2010 Workshop and Regular Council Meeting.
b. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding approval of a resolution authorizing staff to award
professional services contract #11-044 with Prime Controls in the amount of $72,430.00 for Professional
Services Rehabilitating Water Wells 1, 2, 3, & 5 Motor Control Centers.
c. Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding the renewal agreement for outsourcing the printing
and mailing of Utility bills, late notices and inserts for an estimated annual expenditure of $230,000 to
Xpedient Mail.
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d. 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: Techline $567,959.50; TEC $101,774.50;
TransAmerican Power Products, Inc. $85,550.00; KBS $51,880.50; Stuart C. Irby $23,735.60 and HD
Supply $3,425.00. Total estimated annual expenditure is $834,334.10.
e. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a resolution awarding the bid and approval of a
construction contract (Contract Number #11-035) with Orion Construction in the amount of $51,690.00 for a
new Playground at John Crompton Park.
f. Presentation, possible action and discussion on the third and final reading of a franchise agreement
amendment with Texas Commercial Waste to add the collection of food waste for the purpose of recycling to
its agreement.
g. Presentation, possible action and discussion on the third and final reading of a franchise agreement with
Liquid Environmental Solutions for the collection of food waste for the purpose of recycling.
h. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a deductive change order to the Construction Contract 09-
307 with Doughtie Construction Company, Inc. for a credit in the amount of $38,592.00, for the construction
services of Areas 5 & 6 Utilities & Lift Station.
i. Presentation, possible action, and discussion renewing the Annual Contract for Janitorial services for all
City offices for an annual expenditure of $198,343.44.
j. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a change order to the design contract (Contract
No.07-263) with Mitchell and Morgan in the amount of $4,240.00 for the Nantucket Gravity Sewer Line
project.
k. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a participation agreement between the City of College
Station and the Estate of Gary Seaback for the extension of Victoria Avenue to William D. Fitch Parkway.
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 1/2 minutes to signal thirty seconds remaining
for remarks.
Individuals who wish to address the City Council on an item posted as a public hearing shall register with the
City Secretary prior to the Mayor’s announcement to open the public hearing. The Mayor will recognize
individuals who wish to come forward to speak for or against the item. The speaker will state their name and
address for the record and allowed three minutes. A timer alarm will sound at 2 1/2 minutes to signal thirty
seconds remaining to conclude remarks. After a public hearing is closed, there shall be no additional public
comments. If Council needs additional information from the general public, some limited comments may be
allowed at the discretion of the Mayor.
If an individual does not wish to address the City Council, but still wishes to be recorded in the official minutes
as being in support or opposition to an agenda item, the individual may complete the registration form provided
in the lobby by providing the name, address, and comments about a city related subject. These comments will
be referred to the City Council and City Manager.
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1. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an Ordinance amending Chapter
12, “Unified Development Ordinance,” Section 4.2, “Official Zoning Map,” of the Code of Ordinances
of the City of College Station, Texas, specifically rezoning 3.957 acres from A-O Agricultural Open and
P-MUD Planning Mixed Use District to PDD Planned Development District for hotel, multi-family,
office, and general commercial uses, for 1502 Texas Avenue South, generally located on the west side
of Texas Avenue South, south of Milliff Road.
2. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding selection of applicants to various Citizen Boards
and Committees:
CITIZEN MEMBERSHIP
Cemetery Committee
Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals
Design Review Board
Historic Preservation Committee
Medical Corridor Advisory Committee
BVSWMA, Inc. Board of Directors
Zoning Board of Adjustment
3. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an Ordinance amending Chapter
12, “Unified Development Ordinance,” Section 4.2, “Official Zoning Map,” of the Code of Ordinances
of the City of College Station, Texas, specifically rezoning 1.04 acres from A-O Agricultural Open to C-
1 General Commercial generally located at 2270 Greens Prairie Road West.
4. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion approving an ordinance vacating and
abandoning a 5,666 square foot, 20-foot wide public utility easement, which is located on Lots 3 & 4 of
the Valley Park Center Subdivision according to the plat recorded in Volume 7675, Page 282 of the
Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas.
5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding annexation of portions of the College Station
ETJ, southwest of the City limits including properties located on the west and east sides of FM2154,
generally referred to as the Wellborn area.
6. Adjourn.
If litigation issues arise to the posted subject matter of this Council Meeting an executive session will be held.
APPROVED:
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City Manager
Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of College Station, Texas will be
held on the Wednesday, November 10, 2010 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 5th day of November, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.
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City Secretary
I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting of the Governing Body of the City of
College Station, Texas, is a true and correct copy of said Notice and that I posted a true and correct copy of said
notice on the bulletin board at City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, in College Station, Texas, and the City’s website,
www.cstx.gov . The Agenda and Notice are readily accessible to the general public at all times. Said Notice
and Agenda were posted on November 5, 2010 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 of ________________, 2010 By______________________________________
Subscribed and sworn to before me on this the _____day of ________________, 2010.
______________________________
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Mayor
Nancy Berry
Mayor Pro Tem
John Crompton
City Manager
Glenn Brown
Councilmembers
Jess Fields
Dennis Maloney
Katy-Marie Lyles
Dave Ruesink
Minutes
City Council Special Budget Meeting
Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at 3:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas
1. Call to order.
Mayor Berry called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m. and introduced the new City
Secretary, Sherry Mashburn
2. Presentation, possible action and discussion on the FY 2010-2011 Proposed Budget.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Crompton and a second by
Councilmember Lyles, the City Council voted one (1) for and five (5) opposed, with
Mayor Berry, Council members Fields, Lyles, Maloney and Ruesink voting against, to add
$700,000 to the Public Works budget to address street rehabilitation. The motion failed.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Fields and a second by
Councilmember Lyles, the City Council voted one (1) for and five (5) opposed, with
Mayor Berry, Council members Crompton, Lyles, Maloney and Ruesink voting against, to
amend the motion to move $700,000 from the Public Works fund or find other areas
within the General Funds to forestall an effective tax rate increase. The motion failed.
As a result, the Transportation User Fee will remain on the ballot.
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General Fund Financial Forecast
§ Revenues
– Economic conditions result in lower revenue estimates
– Sales tax estimates lower
– Property Tax Rate increases included
– Permit revenues lower
– Investment earnings lower
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§ Expenditures
– Limited new expenditures
– Limited pay plan
– Increased health care and retirement costs
– Includes Police continuation of Strategic Plan
– Includes O&M for Fire Station #6
– Possible savings of $150,000 for delayed hires
– No other new programs included
Property Tax Increases
– FY11 - 0.008143
– FY12 - 0.03
– FY13 - 0.01
– FY14 - 0.0045
Key General Fund Policy Decision Points
§ Police and Fire additional resources
§ Funded through Effective Tax Rate proposal and shift from Debt to O&M
§ Budget and Service Level reductions
Proposed General Debt Service Fund
§ FY 10 Debt Service Rate 22.9433 cents
§ FY 11 Debt Service Rate 22.0194 cents
– Satisfies FY 11 debt service requirement of $12,581,958.
§ Parking Garage debt funded from parking revenues.
§ Cemetery debt service paid from tax rate
§ Proposed rate of 22.0194 will meet projected debt service requirements.
– 2003 and 2008 Bond Authorization
– Certificates of Obligation for other projects
§ Technology
§ Facility Improvements
§ Arts Council Building
Other Governmental Funds
§ Economic Development Fund
– General Fund transfer - $200,000
• Reduced by $115,000
– Water, Wastewater, Sanitation, Business Park transfers - $295,000
– Cash Assistance expenditures - $655,000
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Crompton and a second by
Councilmember Fields, the City Council voted three (3) for and three (3) opposed, with
Mayor Berry, Council members Lyles, and Ruesink voting against, to strike $50,000 from
the RVP Marketing Find. The motion failed.
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MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Crompton and a second by
Councilmember Fields to reconsideration the motion, the City Council voted six (6) for
and none (0) opposed, to strike $50,000 from the RVP Marketing Find. The motion
carried unanimously..
Parks Xtra Education Fund
– Revenue - $95,159
– Expenditures - $95,351
General Government Capital Projects
§ 2008 Bond Authorization $76,950,000
– Streets and Transportation
– Parks
– Library
– Fire Station
§ 7 Year Schedule
§ Operations and Maintenance
Hotel Tax Fund
§ Revenues: $3,422,000
§ Expenditures: $2,063,335
– Special Events & Programs - $357,816
– Convention Center Land Debt Service - $222,519
– Convention & Visitors Bureau - $1,060,000
– Arts Council - $289,000
– George Bush Presidential Library - $50,000
– Veteran’s Memorial - $10,000
– Other/Contingency - $74,000
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Crompton and a second by
Councilmember Maloney, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to
move $200,000 creating a fund within the HOT fund for the attraction of tournaments with
parameters: at least 40 teams, 90% from out of town, and see $10.00 return on each dollar
spent. The motion carried unanimously.
Council consensus was to remove $10,000 from the Veteran’s Memorial since there is no
program nor has there been a request)
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Fields and a second by
Councilmember Maloney, the City Council voted five (5) for and one (1) opposed, with
Council member Lyles voting against, to reduce the George Bush Library allocation to
$25,000 and charge the library to approach other entities for matching funds, (motion
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amended to amend the budget amount in the CVB as a direct pass trhough). The motion
carried.
CVB Budget
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Maloney and a second by
Councilmember Fields, the City Council voted three (3) for and three (3) opposed, with
Mayor Berry, Council members Lyles, and Ruesink voting against, to reduce the HOT
contribution by $60,000 , so CVB budget is $1 million. The motion failed.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Crompton and a second by
Councilmember Fields, the City Council voted four (4) for and two (2) opposed, with
Council members Lyles, and Ruesink voting against, to fund CVB at last year’s base
contributions of $1,032,000. The motion carried.
Arts Council Budget
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Crompton and a second by
Councilmember Maloney, the City Council voted two (2) for and four (4) opposed, with
Mayor Berry, Council members Lyles, Fields and Ruesink voting against, to move the
budget ($289,000) from HOT to General Fund (Parks Budget) as a pass through fund.
The motion failed.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Mayor Berry and a second by Councilmember
Fields, the City Council voted four (4) for and two (2) opposed, with Council members
Maloney and Lyles voting against, to move $89,000 for O&M and $200,000 to affiliates.
The motion carried.
Electric Fund
Revenues: $98,329,236
– Residential and Commercial assume 2% Growth
– FY11 Proposed rate increase of 6%
– Forecast Shows Future Rate Increases
Expenditures: $98,349,929
– Operations & Transfers - $84,882,785
• Budget Reductions
• Includes Purchased Power & Wheeling Costs
– Service Level Adjustments - $84,500
• Solar Photovoltaic Rebate Program
• Transmission Operating Certification Training
– Pay Adjustments - $91,168
– Debt Service - $4,481,585
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– Return on Investment - $8,809,891
Sanitation Fund
Revenues: $7,107,394
§ No rate increase in the Proposed Budget
§ Forecast Shows Additional Future Rate Increases
Expenditures: $7,014,768
§ Operations and Maintenance - $6,183,049
– Budget Reductions
§ Service Level Adjustments - $0
§ Pay Adjustments - $79,271
§ Return on Investment - $702,208
§ Keep Brazos Beautiful - $50,240
3. Presentation, possible action and discussion on the 2010-2011 ad valorem tax rate;
and, if necessary, on calling two public hearings on a proposed ad valorem tax rate
for 2010-2011.
There was no discussion or action taken on this item.
4. Executive Session will immediately follow the special meeting in the Administrative
Conference Room.
Competitive Matters {Gov’t Code Section 551.086}; possible action The City Council
may deliberate, vote, or take final action on a competitive matter in closed session. The
City Council must make a good faith determination, by majority vote of the City Council,
that the matter is a Competitive Matter. A “Competitive Matter” is a utility-related
matter that the City Council determines is related to the City of College Station’s Electric
Utility Competitive Activity, including commercial information, which if disclosed
would give advantage to competitors or prospective competitors. The following is a
general representation of the subject(s) to be considered as a competitive matter.
a. Electric Fund FY2010-2011 Proposed Budget
Economic Incentive Negotiations {Gov’t Code Section 551.087}; possible action The
City Council may deliberate on commercial or financial information that the City Council
has received from a business prospect that the City Council seeks to have locate, stay or
expand in or near the city with which the City Council in conducting economic
development negotiations may deliberate on an offer of financial or other incentives for a
business prospect. After executive session discussion, any final action or vote taken will
be in public. The following subject(s) may be discussed:
a. Bio-Corridor Prospects such as Pharmaceuticals and other high tech industries
5. Action on executive session.
No action was required from Executive Session.
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6. Adjourn.
Hearing no objections, Mayor Berry adjourned the Special Meeting at 8:55 p.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED this November 10, 2010
ATTEST:
_____________________________
City Secretary
APPROVED:
______________________________
Mayor Nancy Berry
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Mayor
Nancy Berry
Mayor Pro Tem
John Crompton
City Manager
Glenn Brown
Councilmembers
Jess Fields
Dennis Maloney
Katy-Marie Lyles
Dave Ruesink
Minutes
City Council Special Budget Meeting
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at 3:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas
1. Call to order.
Mayor Berry called meeting to order at 3:12 p.m.
2. Presentation, possible action and discussion on the FY 2010-2011 Proposed Budget.
Water Fund
Revenues: $13,367,841
– User fees from Water Customers
– Impact of Residential Conservation Rate
– FY11 Proposed Rate Increase
• Residential 2%
• Commercial 2%
• Commercial Irrigation – 10% (estimated result 4% conservation)
– Forecast Shows Future Rate Increases
Expenditures: $17,804,090
– Operations and Maintenance - $6,158,634
• Budget Reductions
– Service Level Adjustments - $41,836
• Impact Fee Study
• Public Education/Conservation Programs
• Rebate Program
– Pay Adjustments - $33,723
– Debt Service - $5,024,897
– Transfer to Capital Projects - $5,250,000
Return on Investment - $1,295,000
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Wastewater Fund
Revenues: $12,203,190
§ User Fees from Wastewater Users
§ FY11 Proposed Rate Increase of 3%
§ Forecast Shows Additional Future Rate Increases
Expenditures: $12,419,134
§ Operations and Maintenance - $6,081,403
– Budget Reductions
§ Service Level Adjustments - $87,535
– Impact Fee Study
– Public Education / Conservation Programs
– Grease Sampling
– Portable Generator for Lift Station
§ Pay Adjustments - $50,359
§ Debt Service - $4,203,437
§ Transfer to Capital Projects - $825,000
§ Return on Investment - $1,171,400
Traffic Safety Fund
§ Revenue: $1,603
– Investment Earnings
§ Expenditures: $60,000
– BCS Mobility Initiative
– Harvey Road Corridor Progression Study
Wolf Pen Creek TIF
§ Revenues - $15,000
– Investment Earnings
§ Expenditures: $3,033,313
– WPC Water Feature $1.2 million
§ TIF expired December 31, 2009
Court Funds
§ Court Technology Fee Fund
§ Court Security Fee Fund
§ Juvenile Case Management Fee Fund
§ Municipal Court Fund
§ Police Seizure Fund
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Cemetery Funds
• Memorial Cemetery Fund (pg 145)
– Revenues $266,247 (plot sales less than anticipated)
– Expenditures $2,764 (general & administrative expenses)
• Memorial Cemetery Endowment Fund (pg 226)
– Revenues $128,804 (plot sales less than anticipated)
– Expenditures $10,000 (advertising expenses)
– Perpetual Care Cemetery Fund (pg 227)
– Revenues $35,000 (plot sales and investment income)
– Expenditures $0
Internal Service Funds
Self-Insurance Funds
§ Property Casualty
4 Revenues $1,754,600
4 Expenditures $1,342,775
4 Ending Working Capital $92,157
4 Reserve for possible claims
4 Premium Increase for FY11
§ Actuarial Study
Employee Benefits
– Revenues $8,227,507
– Increased City Contribution $ 903,890
– Expenditures $9,360,973
– BlueCross BlueShield of Texas
– Increase in cost to employees in FY11
– Multiple Options offered to employees in FY11
– Claims costs increase
– Ending Working Capital $1,824,805
§ Reserve for future claims and premium costs
Workers Compensation
– Revenues $ 442,375
– Expenditures $ 654,911
– Ending Working Capital $1,840,483
§ Reserve for future claims
– Claims and premiums
– Actuarial Study
Unemployment Compensation
– Revenues $ 36,756
– Expenditures $ 34,330
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– Ending Working Capital $ 211,830
Equipment Replacement Fund
Revenues
4 Fleet Rentals
4 Reduced Transfers In
4 Phone and Radio System
4 Copiers
4 Other
Expenditures
4 Fleet Purchases and Replacement
4 Proposed Budget includes Hybrid vehicles
4 Radio System Replacement
4 Other Equipment Purchases
Utility Customer Service
4 Provide utility metering, billing and collection customer services for the City
utilities.
Revenues $2,258,503
– Charges to the Electric, Water, Wastewater, Sanitation and Drainage Utilities
Expenditures $2,258,503
– Operations and Maintenance - $2,233,490
– Service Level Adjustments - $ 0.00
– Pay Adjustments - $ 25,013
Fleet Services Fund
4 Provide fleet support services to City operations
Revenues $1,576,232
4 Charges for service received from other City departments
Expenditures $1,686,412
4 Operations & Maintenance - $1,609,236
4 Service Level Adjustments - $50,000
4 Fleet Wash Rack (split with Public Works Dept)
4 Pay Adjustments - $27,176
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember and a second by Councilmember,
the City Council voted two (2) for and four (4) opposed, with Mayor Berry, Council
member Fields, Lyles, and Ruesink voting against, move to construct trails in green area
in park adjacent to Windwood Subdivision. The motion failed.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Maloney, the City Council voted six
(6) for and zero (0) opposed, moved to send project to Parks Board for research. The
motion was unanimous.
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3. Presentation, possible action and discussion on the 2010-2011 ad valorem tax rate;
and, if necessary, on calling two public hearings on a proposed ad valorem tax rate
for 2010-2011.
Ad Valorum Tax Rate:
ETR 44.7543
Current Rate 43.9400
Roll Back 46.4392
Proposed Rate 44.7543
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Crompton and a second by
Councilmember Maloney, the City Council voted six (6) for and zero (0) opposed, to
move to not exceed ETR of 44.7543. The motion was unanimous.
4. Executive Session will immediately follow the special meeting in the Administrative
Conference Room.
Competitive Matters {Gov’t Code Section 551.086}; possible action The City Council
may deliberate, vote, or take final action on a competitive matter in closed session. The
City Council must make a good faith determination, by majority vote of the City Council,
that the matter is a Competitive Matter. A “Competitive Matter” is a utility-related
matter that the City Council determines is related to the City of College Station’s Electric
Utility Competitive Activity, including commercial information, which if disclosed
would give advantage to competitors or prospective competitors. The following is a
general representation of the subject(s) to be considered as a competitive matter.
a. Electric Fund FY2010-2011 Proposed Budget
Economic Incentive Negotiations {Gov’t Code Section 551.087}; possible action The
City Council may deliberate on commercial or financial information that the City Council
has received from a business prospect that the City Council seeks to have locate, stay or
expand in or near the city with which the City Council in conducting economic
development negotiations may deliberate on an offer of financial or other incentives for a
business prospect. After executive session discussion, any final action or vote taken will
be in public. The following subject(s) may be discussed:
a. Bio-Corridor Prospects such as Pharmaceuticals and other high tech industries
5. Action on executive session.
No action was required from Executive Session.
6. Adjourn.
Hearing no objections, Mayor Berry adjourned the Special Meeting at 5:19 p.m.
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PASSED AND APPROVED this November 10, 2010
ATTEST:
_____________________________
City Secretary
APPROVED:
______________________________
Mayor Nancy Berry
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
OCTOBER 25, 2010
STATE OF TEXAS §
§
COUNTY OF BRAZOS §
Present:
Nancy Berry
Council:
John Crompton
Jess Fields
Dennis Maloney
Katy-Marie Lyles
Dave Ruesink
City Staff:
David Neeley, Assistant City Manager
Carla Robinson, Interim 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 3:05 p.m. on Monday, October 25, 2010 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, 2i, 2j, 2p, and 2t were pulled from the Consent Agenda.
Item 2b: Chuck Gilman, Director of Capital Projects, reported the land appraised at $224,000
and the improvements at $25,000 for a total of $249,000 in appraised value.
Item 2i: Jeff Kersten, Chief Financial Officer, reported that the City has partnered with Keep
Brazos Beautiful for the past 19-20 years. This year’s budgeted amount of $50,240 includes
$30,000 for maintenance and operations. Bryan and the county also fund Keep Brazos Beautiful.
Item 2j: Jeff Kersten, Chief Financial Officer, explained how we make certain that HOT funds
go to the affiliates. The City has a funding agreement with the Arts Council. They administer
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the funds, and they contract with each of the different affiliates. Our agreement with the Arts
Council lays out the requirements for the use of the HOT for eligible items. These stipulations
are in the affiliates’ contracts as well. We are doing more now than we used to in order to assure
the proper use of HOT funds.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Maloney and a second by Councilmember
Ruesink, the City Council voted five (5) for and one (1) opposed, with Councilmember Fields
voting against, to budget the Arts Council next year from the General Fund, with the HOT fund
only going to those eligible entities that put heads in beds. The motion carried.
Item 2p: Debbie Eller, Assistant Director of Economic Development, briefly explained the
direction they are taking. These funds would be returned to HUD if they are not used for the
federal HOME Community Housing Development Organization.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Mayor Berry and a second by Councilmember Fields, the
City Council voted three (3) for and three (3) opposed, with Councilmembers Ruesink, Maloney,
and Crompton voting against, to deny approval of the contract and allow the funds to return to
HUD. The motion failed.
Item 2t: Troy Rother, Assistant City Engineer, reported this change was prompted during the
Southside meetings, and this was an issue that came up.
2. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the economic impact of home
building presented by Dr. Elliot Eisenberg.
Dr. Elliot Eisenberg discussed the impact that homebuilding has on local economic development.
The construction phase creates jobs and generates revenue with the purchase of materials, local
fees and taxes. The ripple phase (feedback from construction) includes the wages spent in the
local economy. In the occupancy phase, earnings are spent in the local economy. Benefits of
home construction are widespread, about half in the construction industry and the rest spread
throughout the community.
Home construction can saddle local government with big costs (approximately $5,600 per unit
per year) in areas of education, public safety, utilities, etc. This does not include one-time costs
associated with necessary infrastructure. However, by the end of the second year the debt has
been extinguished; the economic impacts offset the fiscal costs. As the cost of new construction
goes down, the longer it takes to pay off the debt.
3. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the approval of a construction
contract (11-013) with Brazos Paving in the amount of $4,174,508.86 for the Barron Road
Widening Phase 2 Project.
Chuck Gilman, Director of Capital Projects, explained that the Barron Road Widening Phase 2
project consists of the widening of Barron Road between Decatur Drive and William D. Fitch
from a 2-lane asphalt roadway to a 4-lane concrete roadway. Completion is anticipated in June
2012. The construction budget is $9.7 million; the low bid is $4.1 million. Savings may be used
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on other street or transportation projects. Recommendations for such will be brought back to
Council for their consideration.
4. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the approach for the design of the
Lick Creek Nature Center.
Chuck Gilman, Director of Capital Projects, reported they are ready to begin development of a
master plan for the Lick Creek Nature Center in fiscal year 2011. This will include indentifying
major amenities, strategic placement of facilities, basic infrastructure needs, incorporating
standards from the UDO, etc. Staff is recommending that Council appoint an advisory group to
provide staff and the architect/engineer direction on the facility, including amenities, features,
facility programming, and aesthetics. The overall budget is just under $2.5 million. $100,000
has been budgeted for FY2011for the design approach. Operations and maintenance costs will
depend on the design.
Council directed staff to move forward.
5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the proposed park in Northgate
(Park Zone 1).
David Schmitz, Interim Director of Parks and Recreation, provided a brief history on the
Northgate Redevelopment Plan. Staff feels that purchase of the Boyett property is necessary to
implement the conceptual design of the park developed for the Northgate District. Funds for the
purchase of the land are coming from the Neighborhood Parks Revolving Fund. These funds
will be replenished. This is currently the only park in this zone to spend the Parkland Dedication
funds. Staff recommends approval of the contract and moving forward to expand the park.
6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the scope of work for a
construction contract with Elliott Construction to replace water and wastewater lines in the
Southwood area.
David Coleman, Director of Water Services, briefed the City Council on the scope of work for
this rehabilitation contract. This project will replace water and wastewater lines that have
exceeded their useful service life, in the area north of Consolidated High School.
7. Council Calendar
· October 26-29 TML Annual Conference in Corpus Christi at 8:00 a.m.
· October 26 Lecture/Presentation by Curt Smith and Roman Popadiuk at George
Bush Presidential Library at 6:00 p.m.
· October 28 Forum on Public Affairs featuring Laura Bush at George Bush
Presidential Library, 5:30 p.m.
· November 4 Planning & Zoning Meeting in Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m.
· November 8 B/CS Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet at the Hilton-College
Station at 6:00 p.m.
· November 10 Workshop/Regular Council Meeting in Council Chambers at 3:00 &
7:00 p.m.
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· November 11 Dedication of the Korean War Memorial on the Lynn Stuart Pathway,
Veterans Park, 4:00 p.m.
· November 11 Reading of the Names at the Veterans Memorial, Adams Plaza,
Veterans Park, 6:00 p.m.
· November 11 Veterans Memorial Day Ceremony at the American Pavilion,
Veterans Park, 7:00 p.m.
There was no discussion on the Council calendar.
8. 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.
No future items were brought forward.
9. Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Arts Council of
the Brazos Valley, 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, Design Review Board, Historic Preservation Committee, Interfaith
Dialogue Association, Intergovernmental Committee, Joint Relief Funding Review
Committee, Landmark Commission, Library Board, Mayor’s Council on Physical Fitness,
Mayor’s Development Forum, 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, Wolf Pen Creek
Oversight Committee, Zoning Board of Adjustments.
There were no meeting reports.
10. Executive Session
In accordance with the Texas Government Code §551.071-Consultation with Attorney, and
§551.074-Personnel, the College Station City Council convened into Executive Session at 5:40
p.m. on Monday, October 25, 2010 in order to continue discussing matters pertaining to:
A. Consultation with Attorney to seek advice regarding pending or contemplated litigation
regarding:
· 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
· City of Bryan suit filed against College Station, Legal issues and advise on Brazos Valley
Solid Waste Management Agency contract, on proposed methane gas contract
· Water CCN / 2002 Annexation / Wellborn Water Supply Corporation
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· Weingarten Realty Investors v. College Station, Ron Silvia, David Ruesink, Lynn
McIlhaney, andBen White
· Chavers et al v. Tyrone Morrow, Michael Ikner, City of Bryan, City of College Station, et
al
· Clancey v. College Station, Glenn Brown, and Kathy Merrill
B. Consultation with Attorney to seek legal advice regarding:
· Discussion of Legal Issues Regarding: Wellborn Incorporation Request
· Contemplated Litigation, Legal remedies available to abate weeds, rubbish, brush and
other unsanitary matter from a lot in the College Hills residential area.
· Legal issues of purchase and lease back to Arts Council
C. Deliberation on the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or
dismissal of a public officer; to wit:
· City Manager
The Executive Session recessed at 6:58 p.m. on Monday, October 25, 2010 and reconvened at
10:20 to finish discussing the matters listed above. The Executive Session adjourned at10: 37
p.m. on Monday, October 25, 2010.
No action was required from Executive Session.
11. Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Berry adjourned the workshop of the College Station
City Council.
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Nancy Berry, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Sherry Mashburn, City Secretary
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
OCTOBER 25, 2010
STATE OF TEXAS §
§
COUNTY OF BRAZOS §
Present:
Nancy Berry
Council:
John Crompton
Jess Fields
Dennis Maloney
Katy-Marie Lyles
Dave Ruesink
City Staff:
David Neeley, Assistant City Manager
Carla Robinson, Interim 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 7:05 p.m. on Monday, October 25, 2010 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.
· Presentation and Recognition of Capt. Greg Rodgers upon completion of the Executive
Fire Officer Program.
Chief R.B. Alley recognized Captain Greg Rodgers upon his completion of the prestigious
Executive Fire Officer Program. He is one of 2,900 across the nation, and the third from College
Station.
· Citizen Comments
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Alston, Thoms, 224 Rustic Oaks, invited everyone to the Hot Rocks Cookoff. It is open to the
public this Friday mid-afternoon through Sunday mid-afternoon. He invited all to come watch
various experiments and Native American cooking techniques.
Jerry Cooper, 602 Bell Street, stated his concern with the erosion of older neighborhoods.
Everything seems to favor turning them into rental neighborhoods. He suggested reform of the
zoning laws for R1-Single Family. The first classification would be for owner-occupied homes
with rules the same as those in the current ordinance. The second classification would be for
commercial and rental properties. The rules could address the number of people living in homes,
the number of parking spaces, safety requirements for multiple-tenant homes, and maintenance
requirements.
Arthur Wright, 1008 Holt Street, stated if the Council enacts everything just mentioned by Mr.
Cooper, then they will have done away with the free market system. He asked Council to please
consider the impact to everyone.
CONSENT AGENDA
2a. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of minutes for August 12, 2010 Workshop and
Regular meeting, August 16, 2010 Special meeting and October 14, 2010 Workshop and
Regular meeting.
2b. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding approval of a real estate contract in
the amount of $265,000 between the City of College Station (Buyer) and Debra Lynn Boyett
(Seller) for the purchase of Lot One (1), Block Eighteen (18), W. C. Boyett Estate Partition, also
known as 502 Boyett Street.
2c. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the approval of a construction
contract (11-013) with Brazos Paving in the amount of $4,174,508.86 for the Barron Road
Widening Phase 2 Project.
2d. Presentation, possible action and discussion on the second reading of a franchise agreement
with Liquid Environmental Solutions for the collection of food waste for the purpose of
recycling.
2e. Presentation, possible action and discussion on the second reading of a franchise agreement
amendment with Texas Commercial Waste to add the collection of food waste for the purpose
of recycling to its agreement.
2f. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on approval of the 2010 Property Tax Roll in
the amount of $24,323,278.70.
2g. Presentation, possible action and discussion to approve Fiscal Year 2010-2011 expenditures
for the Brazos County Health Department in the amount of $351,500.
2h. Presentation, possible action and discussion on a resolution stating that the City Council
has reviewed and approved the City's Investment Policy, Broker-Dealer List and Investment
Strategy.
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2i. Presentation, possible action and discussion on a funding agreement between the City of
College Station and the Keep Brazos Beautiful for FY11 in the amount of $50,240.
2j. Presentation, possible action and discussion on approving the budget of the Arts Council of
Brazos Valley; and presentation, discussion and possible action on a funding agreement
between the City of College Station and the Arts Council of Brazos Valley for FY11 in the
amount of $200,000 for Affiliate funding.
2k. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Construction Services Contract with
Elliot Construction, Ltd. in the amount of $3,792,932.70 for the construction of the Southwood
5-7 Utility Rehabilitation Project.
2l. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding approval of a resolution authorizing
staff to award professional services contract #11-036 with Dunham Engineering in the amount
of $50,000 for engineering services to rehabilitate the three million gallon ground storage
reservoir.
2m. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the monthly report on irrigation
water use at City of College Station facilities and properties.
2n. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding approval for the participation in the
Brazos County Area 2011 Orthoimagery Project, consisting of area agencies contributing to a
large area and detailed purchase of aerial imagery, and authorization for the City’s portion of
the project, not to exceed $97,000, expensed to Kucera International Inc. in reference to the
state contract.
2o. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a HOME Tenant Based Rental Assistance
(TBRA) Agreement between the City of College Station and Twin City Mission.
2p. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a resolution approving a contract for the
grant of federal HOME Community Housing Development Organization Set-Aside funds with
EMBRACE Brazos Valley in the amount of $198,607.50 for construction of affordable housing.
2q. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the renewal of an annual blanket
purchase order with Boundtree Medical L.L.C. for $65,000.00 for EMS supplies.
2r. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding approval for the agreement with
ESRI on their Small Government Enterprise Licenses Agreement that will change the method
for licensing city use of ESRI mapping software at a maximum cost of $132,000 over three
years.
2s. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on the third reading of a ten (10) year
franchise agreement with the City of Bryan for retail sale of electricity within the City of
College Station and certificated to Bryan by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
2t. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on an ordinance amending Chapter 10, Section
3E (2)(i)(15), of the College Station Code of Ordinances changing the posted speed limit on the
section of Dexter Drive from 30 mph to 25 mph.
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2u. Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding the approval of the FY 2010 Chapter
59 Asset Forfeiture Audit reporting form for the College Station Fire Department.
Item 2b was pulled from the Consent Agenda.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Crompton and a second by
Councilmember Lyles, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the
Consent Agenda, less item 2b. The motion carried unanimously.
(2b)MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Crompton and a second by
Councilmember Ruesink, the City Council voted four (4) for and two (2) opposed, with
Councilmembers Fields and Lyles voting against, to approve a real estate contract in the amount of
$265,000 between the City of College Station (Buyer) and Debra Lynn Boyett (Seller) for the
purchase of Lot One (1), Block Eighteen (18), W. C. Boyett Estate Partition, also known as 502
Boyett Street. The motion carried.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the development of a
residential rental property inspection program.
At approximately 7:40 p.m. Mayor Berry opened the Public Hearing.
Celica Goode-Haddock, 5560 Timberwood, representing Decent Affordable Safe Housing
(DASH), stated their concern that something be done with unsafe housing. They feel most
landowners are doing a good job. They would like see a group of interested people, including
staff, DASH, and owners of rental properties sit together and discuss this before it goes forward.
Devon Daniel, College Station resident, agrees with the city inspection program because it helps
make housing better.
Lynne Powell, 2501 Texas Avenue South, owner of a property management company, said they
manage over 700 properties, and they already inspect their properties. This program does not
help them one bit. The City still does not contact them; the property owner is notified, and by
time they hear about it, they have to deal with a fine. She is totally against this program as a
manager and an owner.
Michael Luther, 614 Welsh, stated that neighborhood integrity goes far beyond what many think
matters. He asked what is the difference between four family members or four non-related
persons under one roof and the civil engineering load this creates. What is being asked for must
go forward if College Station is to maintain the beautiful place it has always been.
Doug Pederson, 1507 S. College Avenue, Bryan, owner of Twin City Properties, stated that
maintaining property is huge when speaking of rental properties. There are life-safety elements:
smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, HVAC inspections, operational doors and
windows. He feels there is 96% compliance already. There are already laws in place by the
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State of Texas that cover the landlord’s duty to repair or remedy any conditions that affect health
and safety. The Texas Property Code, Chapter 92, requires rental property owners to install and
inspect smoke detectors. There are tools available through the Texas Apartment Association
(TAA) Redbook. 88-90% of the local providers are members of the TAA. The TAA lease
contract covers security devices, residence safety, etc., and the TAA Inventory and Condition
form provides a checklist for safety related items. Other forms include Lead Hazard Information
and Disclosures, Asbestos Addendum and the Mold Information and Prevention addendum. The
City already has the UDO, International Property Maintenance Code, and the Code of
Ordinances, Chapter 1, Provisions for Penalty of Provisions and Chapter 7, Health and Safety.
We already have all the tools; we do not need a redundant program. He suggested his Pederson
Point Plan. This is a point system. There would be no fees; when the code is violated, then a
point is assigned to it with hefty fine. When all points are gone, then the owner loses the right to
operate. We can already assess a $2,000 per incidence fine for those 2% that are not compliant.
Bethany Owens, 2311 Morningside, Bryan, rental property owner and manager, reported she is
designated as a certified apartment manager and supervisor and serves on professional boards.
The Apartment Association adheres to a strict code of ethics. They want to provide a decent
living environment for tenants. There are already laws that standardize what must be provided to
residents. The City should focus efforts on those that do not. Its time is best served in
cooperative efforts against substandard housing. They care about the community and would like
to focus on those at fault. She donated a copy of the Redbook to the City.
Rosemarie Selman, 4275 Oak Lake Drive, stated her 100% agreement with Mr. Pederson and
Bethany Owens.
Paul Morris, 1511 Wayfarer, stated his agreement with Mr. Pederson and Ms. Owens.
Frank Sheppard, 1403 Angelina Circle, stated his agreement with Mr. Pederson and Ms. Owens.
Dudley Smith, 1810 Shadowwood, owns and operates eight rental units with Harry and Judy
Jones. He voiced his opposition to any move (by code, regulation, etc.) for inspecting rental
properties. He asserted that the Redbook is emphatic about rules and regulations. He has not
seen any benefit from the registration program. His daughter and her family live in a nice home
he owns and has registered. However, his next door neighbor has four unrelated persons living
there. It is not registered because the owner resides there with three friends. He is concerned
with where the inspection program would stop. What is the basis? Who pays for it? What
properties get captured? Are all rentals included regardless of age? He had specific questions
for smoke alarm inspections; e.g. types and numbers in a 1,000 square foot home; where they
should be placed; who checks the batteries, etc. He noted there is already a regulation for locks,
keyless dead bolts and peep holes. He hopes that everyone recognizes that college students
constitute the major rental population in College Station. He stated the students are highly
selective and highly mobile; they are the economic engine that drives the economy of this town.
Robert Aueryt, 14695 Highway 30, stated that the City doesn’t need to be in the rental inspection
business. He has improved the City of College Station, and asked that the City leave him alone.
The current proposal for inspections will result in tremendous legal liability for the City. We
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should stay out of the quality control business. Most rental property owners do a good job on
what they do; the City should pick on those that don’t.
Scott Bowen, 2525 Arbor Drive, Bryan, stated his opposition to rental inspections. It is a
violation of privacy and search and seizure laws. Fees will be passed on to the renters. Don’t
tell us what is safe, and what we are doing wrong. He has worked out things with his landlord,
and the City did not have to get involved.
Kevin O’Neill, 1816 Brothers Blvd, #3, does not own any rental property and thinks this is a
dopey idea.
Brad Corrier, 724 Plum Hollow, agreed with what was said by Doug Pederson. Everyone
appreciates the safety concern of tenants, and there are state laws addressing these issues. The
solution to the 4% of bad apples is to advertise to the tenants that the City can inspect the
property free of charge. He asked, statistically, where is our problem? How many houses have
burned down; how many have died from carbon monoxide poisoning? What is the percentage of
landlord-neglected properties versus owner-occupied homes? He often sees the City proposing a
solution when there is no problem.
Susan Irza, 605 Summerglen, reported there is rental property in her neighborhood. The City
needs to remember these are businesses and need to be seen for what they are. They are ways to
make money for those that do not live there. We live here and have to put up with the fact that
oftentimes the properties are not maintained. The four things staff has outlined are good, but we
also need to look at the roof, if the walls are sound, fire extinguishers, and pest control (rodent
and insect infestations). If we allow self-reporting, it needs to be with a statistically appropriate
program of random inspections by the City. She suggested we look at comparable cities with
large universities so we aren’t re-inventing the wheel all by ourselves. She asked if staff has
looked at the report from the Center for Disease Control; they have a nice piece on rental
properties. She reported that the State of Washington has just passed a state law requiring
periodic rental inspections.
Sherry Ellison, 2705 Brookway Drive, reported she grew up in apartments and duplexes. As a
college student, she lived in apartments. Co-workers have spoken of their problems getting
repairs. She supports independent city health inspections. The owner would gain from such
inspections because plumbing or electrical problems will be detected before they cause greater
problems. Renters worry they will be blamed even they have not caused a problem. Rent might
be increased or their contract not be renewed. Independent inspections would insure these
repairs would be made.
Arthur Wright, 1008 Holt, said he has been in the rental business over 40 years and doesn’t know
anyone that has these scroungy homes we are talking about. If a tenant is in HUD housing, they
are inspected every year, and they have been criticized for the hoops they must jump through.
We don’t need one more layer of people complaining to landlords. There are a lot of helicopter
parents reporting problems because students don’t have time to report to the landlord. He also
noted the Redbook is updated every two years when laws change.
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Buck Prewitt, 2302 Scotney Court, remarked that staff spoke to fifteen other cities and asked if
they have same ratio of rental property to owner-occupied property. He also noted there is a $15
charge whether it is one unit or 100 units. The registration fee is not equitable. Regarding
annual inspections, an owner of 100 units will have to have qualified, licensed inspectors. We
are just adding costs, and when those become a substantial amount, then it will be passed on.
John Ellison, 2705 Brookway Court, stated as a homeowner, he has noticed rental property in his
neighborhood is not as well maintained on the outside. He worries about how it is on inside.
Improper maintenance can result in fires, floods, and unsanitary conditions. Aluminum wiring is
in older homes and needs to be inspected yearly. As the father of two children who went to
college and rented apartments, in one apartment maggots were crawling in the refrigerator. In
another, when the toilet was flushed, a brown ooze came up in the tub. People usually do not see
the unit they are renting; they view the model. As a teacher, he comes into contact with lots of
students. Students do not complain because when they do, they are offered the ability to shut up
or go find another apartment. He noted that rental maintenance companies get a finder’s fee
every time they rent an apartment; this becomes a ploy to make money. He would like to see a
good solid inspection that looks for major safety items.
Swiki Anderson, 1805 Hondo, noted that an all-electric unit will not create carbon monoxide.
No one has addressed who is going to pay for all this. If a tenant wants an inspection, they can
get one. He resents the $15 fee.
Robert Striker, 2501 Antietam, spoke in favor of health and safety inspections of rental
properties. He has witnessed the ebb and flow of real estate values over the years. There is
evidence of owner-occupied property decreasing in value when it converts to rental. There is an
obvious lack of curb appeal, and a general degradation of appearance and asset value affects
everyone. The owner occupant in the neighborhood suffers the biggest loss of value, but there is
a cash savings to the landlord investor each year in depreciated values. The value of property
should be protected by whatever means possible, including limiting the number of unrelated
tenant occupants, strict code enforcement, and registration of properties to include health and
safety inspections that address the internal integrity of the rental property. The condition of the
inside has a greater impact on the property value than the external appearance. We need to
ensure a standard of occupancy that protects property value.
Jim Murphrey, 1015 Francis, stated his opposition to the inspection program. Any intervention
the City does will take away citizen rights or invade the privacy of people. Control leads to more
taxes, fees and fines. Control and collection of money is addictive. Does the city have the staff
to do the kinds of inspections needed? He urged Council to review their role and stick with
leadership and services, and not control and interference. A good approach is through education
of the lease contract. Turn responsibility over to the tenant.
Tom Morgan, 1115 San Jacinto, Austin, General Counsel for the Texas Association of Realtors,
applauded the City for looking at tenant safety. They do not take any position, but support the
efforts of the local association to work with the City.
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Jack Mullen, 2811 Adrienne Drive, said he is not a tenant or landlord, but asked that the City not
punish the many for the ills of the few. He reiterated that we use current remedies. He urged the
City to educate, not legislate. Use Twitter, newspaper articles, etc. to educate people on how to
get their problem solved.
Don Jones, 804 Berry Creek, pointed out this issue was investigated thoroughly in 2004 by a task
force charged with investigating neighborhood integrity. They voted 17-3 against a rental
inspection program; however, they did vote for the rental registration program.
Charles Wilding, 4912 Augusta Circle, reported he has rental properties that he has made nice
for tenants. He also purchased an historic home that was owner occupied and had graffiti inside
and pigs outside. He does not want to make slumlord homes. Other homes in the area cannot be
fixed because of city regulations and was told by staff that the City does not take property tax
into consideration when permitting.
Ed Berry, 3803 Park Village Court, Bryan, representing the local Association of Realtors, stated
his support of what Mr. Pederson and Mr. Corrier said earlier.
Barry Brannon, 3901 Windwood Circle, said he is already charged a registration fee for four
duplexes. He wants to know who will do the inspections. He received a letter congratulating
him on his nice yard. That’s because he pays to have his yards mowed. He doesn’t own
hundreds of duplexes, only four. The City needs to focus on getting out of our hair. We don’t
need any more information. His tenants call him when there is a problem. They have his cell
number, and he is available 24-7. He takes care of his property and so does everyone else as
well.
A.C. Vinzant, 901 Glade, suggested utilizing the letter that goes out with the utility bill to
educate people on the process. It should include the number for code enforcement. He also
recommended posting notices of violations in common areas.
Henry Wittner, 2508 Raintree, stated his support of the inspection program. He said the City is
collecting $100,000 in registration fees and only paying $10,000 for basic inspections. This
needs more discussion. They will not find every problem every time, but they will find some. If
repair costs drive up the rent, then there is a severe problem with the property.
There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 9:14 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Crompton and a second by
Councilmember Lyles the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to charge a task
force (comprised of Mr. Pederson plus his recommendation, Ms. Owens plus her
recommendation, DASH, and staff) to identify the means of insuring the safety of the four items.
The motion carried unanimously.
2. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on an ordinance amending
Chapter 10, of the College Station Code of Ordinances to remove parking on various streets in
the Southside neighborhoods to improve emergency vehicle access.
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At approximately 9:54 p.m. Mayor Berry opened the Public Hearing.
Rodney Hill, 119 Lee, reported emergency vehicles have problems entering the street. The two-
hour parking works very well. He supports the proposal.
Linda Harvell, 504 Guernsey, reported they are surrounded on three sides by students who are
very social. Parking becomes a problem with the accessories that come with the rental property.
Owners need to take responsibility for providing adequate parking for their rental property. She
thanked the City for the good job of working with them.
Mike Newman, 211 Lee, thanked the City for the tremendous job they’ve done on the study,
emphasizing safety. No parking on the east side and two-hour parking on west side is a perfect
plan.
Sallie McGehee, 311 Lee, stated that parking on both sides is a traffic hazard. There is a parking
hazard on both ends of the street; emergency vehicles have difficulty coming in.
Donna Hanna-Calvert, 1004 Hereford, encouraged the Council to implement the plan. She has
been concerned for many years that emergency vehicles would not be able to enter with parking
on both sides of the street. Parking on only one side of the street will help a great deal.
Mike Wheeler, 1003 Timm Drive, said it is essential for fire and police to enter. This will need
to be extended throughout College Station. He is concerned with trash pick-up in five years. If
they cannot access the garbage, it is left. He is also concerned with mail delivery. He is strongly
in favor of rental registrations and inspections.
Jerry Cooper, 602 Bell Street, asked about parking being on the opposite side of the sidewalks.
He asked that Planning and Development work on regulations for paving the areas in front of the
homes so that it does not appear like parking lots.
Mike Luther, 614 Welsh, stated there must be accessibility to support resident safety.
Emergency vehicles cannot get in due to traffic contamination. He noted that with parking on
only one side of the street, the problem for the rental units will double. The civil engineering
infrastructure for the area will only support so much.
Scott Bowen, 2525 Arbor Drive, Bryan, reported the student senate passed an emergency bill
regarding the impact this plan will have on the students. The City is trying to apply a one-size-
fits-all for the entire neighborhood. In extreme cases, it may make it difficult for students to live
in these neighborhoods. He asked why cul-de-sacs are not included in this. He also noted that
students did not appear to be included in the discussions. He asked Council to table this item to
allow for more discussion with the students.
Jeanette, McMahon, 600 Park Place, reminded the Council that students live there two years
tops, whereas she is a permanent resident. The students have to grow up and take responsibility,
and consider their neighbors.
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There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 10:18 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Maloney and a second by Councilmember
Fields, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt the ordinance amending
Chapter 10, of the College Station Code of Ordinances to remove parking on various streets in the
Southside neighborhoods to improve emergency vehicle access, and to limit parking as proposed by
staff. The motion carried unanimously.
3. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding awarding a contract to HDR
Engineers for $55,600 to study City-wide impact fees, to give City Council the option of
implementing impact fees, if they so desire.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Crompton and a second by
Councilmember Maloney, the City Council voted four (4) for and two (2) opposed, with Mayor
Berry and Councilmember Fields voting against, to award a contract to HDR Engineers for
$55,600 to study City-wide impact fees. The motion carried.
4. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding selection of applicants to various
Citizen Boards and Committees.
This item was postponed to the November 10 meeting.
5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion to consider Citizens of Wellborn petition to
incorporate.
This item was not discussed.
6. Adjournment.
There being no further business, Mayor Berry adjourned the regular session of the College
Station City Council at 10:37 p.m. on Monday, October 25, 2010.
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Nancy Berry, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Sherry Mashburn, City Secretary
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November 10, 2010
Consent Agenda Item No. 2b
Professional Services for Water Wells 1, 2, 3, & 5 Motor Control Centers
To: Glenn Brown, City Manager
From: David Coleman, Director of Water Services.
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding approval of a
resolution authorizing staff to award professional services contract #11-044 with Prime
Controls in the amount of $72,430.00 for Professional Services Rehabilitating Water Wells 1,
2, 3, & 5 Motor Control Centers.
Relationship to Strategic Goals: Financially sustainable city providing response to core
services and infrastructure.
Recommendation: Staff recommends Council approve the Resolution.
Summary: The City’s water supply is obtained from wells constructed from the early
1980’s through the present in northwest Brazos County. Wells 1, 2, 3, & 5 have control
components that are obsolete and have exceeded their service life. Prime controls will
replace the control sections of the existing motor control centers for less than $20,000.00
per well as opposed to an estimated $500,000.00 per well for outright replacement of the
motor control centers. This upgrade is necessary to ensure reliable performance of these
water wells and timely repair in the event of component failure.
Prime controls will design, assemble, and test new control sections in their shop in Houston
and use those sections to replace the existing sections wholesale and reconnect all relevant
control wiring for a complete, functional control section as well as provide documentation
including accurate schematics and device information.
These services are being obtained pursuant to the Government Services Agency Schedule
70, which meet purchasing requirements of the Local Government Code and represents an
excellent value for our rate payers.
Budget & Financial Summary: Funds in the amount of $80,000 have been budgeted in
the Water Capital Improvement Projects Fund for this project. No funds have been
expended or committed to date.
Attachment:
Resolution
Contract (On file in the City Secretary’s Office)
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November 11, 2010
Consent Agenda Item No. 2c
Renewal Agreement for Printing and Mailing of Utility Bills and Inserts
To: Glenn Brown, City Manager
From: Jeff Kersten, Chief Financial Officer
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding the renewal
agreement for outsourcing the printing and mailing of Utility bills, late notices and inserts
for an estimated annual expenditure of $230,000 to Xpedient Mail.
Relationship to Strategic Goals: Goal I.1. Spending taxpayer money efficiently
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends approval of the renewal agreement with Xpedient
Mail for Outsourcing the Printing and Mailing of Utility bills, late notices and inserts for an
estimated annual expenditure of $230,000.
Summary: Xpedient Mail uses the base bill product from Sungard Public Sector software
to produce and mail the bills and notices. They also print the utility bill insert. In addition,
Xpedient Mail provides City staff with exact duplicate (images) of the bill. This is the first
renewal option.
Budget & Financial Summary: We are sending out approximately 420,000 utility bills and
72,000 late notices annually. Currently we spend approximately $20,000 annually on
supplies (paper, envelopes, etc), $25,000 on professional services, $30,000 for printing of
the insert and $150,000 on postage. Funds are budgeted and available in the Utility
Customer Service and the Public Communications budget.
Attachments:
1. Renewal Agreement with Xpedient Mail
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Consent Agenda Item No. 2d
Annual for Various Electrical Items and Electric Meters
To: Glenn Brown, City Manager
From: Jeff Kersten, Chief Financial Officer
Agenda Caption: 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:
Techline $567,959.50; TEC $101,774.50; TransAmerican Power Products, Inc. $85,550.00; KBS
$51,880.50; Stuart C. Irby $23,735.60 and HD Supply $3,425.00. Total estimated annual
expenditure is $834,334.10.
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 $567,959.50
II. TEC $101,774.50
III. TransAmerican Power Products, Inc. $ 85,550.00
IV. KBS $ 51,889.50
V. Stuart C. Irby $ 23,735.60
VI. HD Supply $ 3,425.00
Summary: These purchases will be made as needed during the term of the agreement. The
various electrical items and electric meters 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: Nine (9) sealed, competitive bids were received and opened on
October 18, 2010. 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. 11-09
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City of College Station - Purchasing Division
Bid Tabulation for #11-09
"Various Electrical Items and Electric Meters"
Open Date: Monday, October 18, 2010 @ 2:00 p.m.
ITEM QTY UNIT C/S STOCK #DESCRIPTION
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A-1 40 Ea 285-022-00036 Deadbreak T-OPII Connector No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $265.00 $10,600.00 $274.12 $10,964.80 No Bid No Bid $240.00 $9,600.00 No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid does not meet specs, Cooper Only 4 wks
A-2 75 Ea 285-095-00004 Protective Cap No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $18.35 $1,376.25 $18.97 $1,422.75 $25.00 $1,875.00 $18.30 $1,372.50 $19.58 $1,468.50 No Bid No Bid 2 to 4 wks
A-3 400 Ea 285-082-00001 Loadbreak Elbow No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $21.90 $8,760.00 $21.80 $8,720.00 No Bid No Bid $20.50 $8,200.00 $23.83 $9,532.00 No Bid No Bid 2 to 4 wks
A-4 350 Ea 285-095-00006 Loadbreak Bushing Insert No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $18.95 $6,632.50 $18.95 $6,632.50 $23.00 $8,050.00 $19.00 $6,650.00 $22.89 $8,011.50 No Bid No Bid 6 to 8 wks
A-5 15 Ea 285-095-00007 Rotable Two-Way Bushing Insert No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $95.85 $1,437.75 $95.74 $1,436.10 $116.00 $1,740.00 $125.00 $1,875.00 $110.56 $1,658.40 No Bid No Bid 6 to 8 wks
A-6 500 Ea 285-082-00019 Elbow Cable Seal No Bid No Bid $11.20 $5,600.00 No Bid No Bid $8.40 $4,200.00 $8.02 $4,010.00 $8.00 $4,000.00 $8.00 $4,000.00 $8.88 $4,440.00 $7.00 $3,500.00 ???
A-7 75 Ea 285-082-00005 Elbow Arrester No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $61.10 $4,582.50 $61.05 $4,578.75 No Bid No Bid $55.00 $4,125.00 $60.34 $4,525.50 No Bid No Bid 2 to 4 wks
A-8 50 Ea 285-082-00022 Parking Stand Arrester No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $184.00 $9,200.00 $184.84 $9,242.00 No Bid No Bid $156.00 $7,800.00 $190.22 $9,511.00 No Bid No Bid 2 to 4 wks
A-9 50 Ea 285-082-00010 Cable Terminator, Cold Shrink Type No Bid No Bid $170.00 $8,500.00 No Bid No Bid $157.00 $7,850.00 $162.17 $8,108.50 $165.00 $8,250.00 $153.00 $7,650.00 $180.52 $9,026.00 $45.88 $2,294.00 ???
A-10 100 Ea 285-082-00003 Cable Terminator, Pole Type No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $48.60 $4,860.00 $40.98 $4,098.00 $41.00 $4,100.00 $41.00 $4,100.00 No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid 8 to 10 wks
A-11 250 Ea 285-008-00007 Disconnectable Secondary Transformer 350 MCM No Bid No Bid $9.94 $2,485.00 No Bid No Bid $9.35 $2,337.50 $9.46 $2,365.00 $9.60 $2,400.00 $10.60 $2,650.00 No Bid No Bid $10.30 $2,575.00 4 to 6 wks
A-12 100 Ea 285-008-00008 Disconnectable Secondary Transformer 500 MCM No Bid No Bid $17.94 $1,794.00 No Bid No Bid $15.90 $1,590.00 $17.84 $1,784.00 $16.25 $1,625.00 $15.70 $1,570.00 No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid 2 wks
A-13 300 Ea 285-008-00012 Gelport Insulated Secondary Conductor No Bid No Bid $33.45 $10,035.00 No Bid No Bid $32.70 $9,810.00 $31.72 $9,516.00 $16.43 $4,929.00 $32.20 $9,660.00 No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid does not meet specs, Tyco Only 2 to 4 wks
A-14 40 Ea 285-076-00002 Inline Splice 5411A-C1-I/O No Bid No Bid $23.51 $940.40 No Bid No Bid $21.25 $850.00 $21.69 $867.60 $22.00 $880.00 $21.00 $840.00 $42.56 $1,702.40 No Bid No Bid stk to 4 wks
A-15 50 Ea 285-076-00007 Inline Splice 5418-1000-AL No Bid No Bid $295.50 $14,775.00 No Bid No Bid $279.00 $13,950.00 $279.49 $13,974.50 $287.00 $14,350.00 $276.00 $13,800.00 $299.19 $14,959.50 No Bid No Bid stk to 4 wks
A-16 50 Ea 285-076-00005 Splice Re-jacketing Kit, Cold Shrink Type No Bid No Bid $45.50 $2,275.00 No Bid No Bid $41.50 $2,075.00 $42.21 $2,110.50 $43.00 $2,150.00 $40.20 $2,010.00 $45.20 $2,260.00 No Bid No Bid 4 wks
A-17 50 Ea 285-111-00002 Undergound Faulted Circuit Indicator No Bid No Bid $129.88 $6,494.00 No Bid No Bid $145.00 $7,250.00 No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $141.00 $7,050.00 No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid 6 to 8 wks
B-1 10 Ea 285-045-00007 Pull Box, 36"x60"x48"No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $935.00 $9,350.00 $2,750.00 $27,500.00 $1,000.00 $10,000.00 $940.00 $9,400.00 $1,000.00 $10,000.00 $1,853.00 $18,530.00 min. $5000 per order 4 to 6 wks
B-2 20 Ea 285-045-00008 Pull Box, 48"x96"x48"No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $2,450.00 $49,000.00 $3,675.00 $73,500.00 $2,640.00 $52,800.00 $2,500.00 $50,000.00 $2,670.00 $53,400.00 No Bid No Bid Units need to be 2 to 3 wks
B-3 20 Ea 285-045-00012 Pull Box Extension 24" for a 48"x96"x48" Pull Box No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $1,824.00 $36,480.00 No Bid No Bid $1,966.00 $39,320.00 $1,444.00 $28,880.00 $1,975.00 $39,500.00 No Bid No Bid same manufacture 2 to 3 wks
B-4 80 Ea 285-045-00009 Secondary Pedestal No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $104.00 $8,320.00 No Bid No Bid $98.00 $7,840.00 $94.50 $7,560.00 $99.00 $7,920.00 No Bid No Bid 2 to 3 wks
B-5 5 Ea 285-045-00013 Torision-assist Lids No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $3,880.00 $19,400.00 $4,200.00 $21,000.00 $3,030.00 $15,150.00 $3,500.00 $17,500.00 $4,073.00 $20,365.00 No Bid No Bid 2 to 3 wks
C-1 2 Ea 285-109-00003 Pad-mounted Switchgear - PVI42-376-12-9 No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $32,275.40 $64,550.80 $32,100.00 $64,200.00 $31,150.00 $62,300.00 No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid 12 to 14 wks
C-2 2 Ea 285-109-00004 Pad-mounted Switchgear - PVI43-376-12-11 No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $28,890.00 $57,780.00 $28,700.00 $57,400.00 $27,900.00 $55,800.00 No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid 12 to 14 wks
C-3 1 Ea 285-109-00005 Pad-mounted Switchgear - PVI42-376-12-9 No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $32,327.00 $32,327.00 $32,100.00 $32,100.00 $31,200.00 $31,200.00 No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid 12 to 14 wks
C-4 2 Ea 285-109-00007 Pad-mounted Switchgear - PVI52-376-12-52F No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $40,984.30 $81,968.60 $40,706.00 $81,412.00 $39,532.00 $79,064.00 No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid 12 to 14 wks
C-1A 1 Ea Pad-mounted Switchgear (Similar to C-1)No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $63,982.00 $63,982.00 $63,285.00 $63,285.00 $30,521.00 $30,521.00 No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid 12 to 14 wks
C-2A 1 Ea Pad-mounted Switchgear (Similar to C-2)No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $57,750.80 $57,750.80 $57,200.00 $57,200.00 $27,686.00 $27,686.00 No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid 12 to 14 wks
C-3A 1 Ea Pad-mounted Switchgear (Similar to C-3)No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $64,100.00 $64,100.00 $63,400.00 $63,400.00 $30,521.00 $30,521.00 No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid 12 to 14 wks
C-4A 1 Ea Pad-mounted Switchgear (Similar to C-4)No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $72,273.00 $72,273.00 $71,500.00 $71,500.00 $57,900.00 $57,900.00 No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid 12 to 14 wks
D-1 15 Ea 285-065-00004 Powder Coated Steel Street Light Pole 37.5'$1,400.00 $21,000.00 No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $2,340.00 $35,100.00 $2,146.00 $32,190.00 $2,035.00 $30,525.00 $2,272.00 $34,080.00 $2,339.78 $35,096.70 No Bid No Bid 10 to 12 wks
D-2 25 Ea 285-065-00005 Powder Coated Steel Street Light Pole as 45'$1,730.00 $43,250.00 No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $2,425.00 $60,625.00 $2,442.00 $61,050.00 $2,310.00 $57,750.00 $2,770.00 $69,250.00 $2,889.00 $72,225.00 No Bid No Bid 10 to 12 wks
D-3 30 Ea 285-065-00014 Powder Coated Steel Street Light Pole 35'$710.00 $21,300.00 No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $1,400.00 $42,000.00 $1,272.00 $38,160.00 $1,450.00 $43,500.00 $1,310.00 $39,300.00 $1,338.30 $40,149.00 No Bid No Bid 10 to 12 wks
D-4 25 Ea 285-065-00021 Breakaway Base, Transformer No Bid No Bid $384.75 $9,618.75 No Bid No Bid $485.00 $12,125.00 $501.00 $12,525.00 No Bid No Bid $515.00 $12,875.00 $498.92 $12,473.00 No Bid No Bid 6 to 8 wks
E-1 50 Ea 285-056-00011 Light Fixture, Hi Pressure, Sodium 100 watt No Bid No Bid $125.35 $6,267.50 No Bid No Bid $77.20 $3,860.00 $141.00 $7,050.00 No Bid No Bid $75.60 $3,780.00 $129.46 $6,473.00 $91.00 $4,550.00 5 to 6 wks
E-2 50 Ea 285-056-00006 Light Fixture, Hi Pressure, Sodium 200 watt No Bid No Bid $133.45 $6,672.50 No Bid No Bid $92.75 $4,637.50 $146.66 $7,333.00 No Bid No Bid $91.00 $4,550.00 $135.27 $6,763.50 $101.00 $5,050.00 5 to 6 wks
E-3 50 Ea 285-056-00007 Light Fixture, Hi Pressure, Sodium 400 watt No Bid No Bid $151.75 $7,587.50 No Bid No Bid $130.25 $6,512.50 $171.00 $8,550.00 No Bid No Bid $130.50 $6,525.00 $156.83 $7,841.50 $133.30 $6,665.00 4 to 6 wks
E-4 25 Ea 285-056-00008 Decorative Light Fixture, Metal Halide, 100 watt No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $765.00 $19,125.00 No Bid No Bid $97.00 $2,425.00 does not meet specs, Hadco Only 6 to 8 wks
F-1 60 Ea 285-047-00088 Heavy Duty Dead-end, 8', Fiberglass No Bid No Bid $190.75 $11,445.00 No Bid No Bid $180.50 $10,830.00 $185.00 $11,100.00 No Bid No Bid $177.00 $10,620.00 $188.17 $11,290.20 $217.00 $13,020.00 stk to 8 wks
F-2 100 Ea 285-047-00093 Standard Duty Crossarm, 8', Fiberglass No Bid No Bid $76.00 $7,600.00 No Bid No Bid $82.30 $8,230.00 $89.47 $8,947.00 No Bid No Bid $88.50 $8,850.00 $90.43 $9,043.00 $92.00 $9,200.00 1 wk
F-3 75 Ea 285-047-00094 Standard Duty Crossarm, 10' Fiberglass No Bid No Bid $93.25 $6,993.75 No Bid No Bid $101.10 $7,582.50 $103.15 $7,736.25 No Bid No Bid $103.00 $7,725.00 $104.26 $7,819.50 $113.00 $8,475.00 4 wks
F-4 20 Ea 285-047-00099 Heavy Duty Dead-end, 10', Fiberglass No Bid No Bid $210.75 $4,215.00 No Bid No Bid $205.95 $4,119.00 $243.00 $4,860.00 No Bid No Bid $196.00 $3,920.00 $209.68 $4,193.60 $238.30 $4,766.00 stk to 8 wks
G-1 60 Ea 285-063-00003 Socket, Meter, Overhead 200 amp, 4 Terminal No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $25.95 $1,557.00 $26.69 $1,601.40 $27.70 $1,662.00 $26.52 $1,591.20 $27.58 $1,654.80 $30.20 $1,812.00 2 to 3 wks
G-2 400 Ea 285-063-00004 Socket, Meter, Underground 200 amp, 4 Terminal No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $31.15 $12,460.00 $31.64 $12,656.00 $36.00 $14,400.00 $39.40 $15,760.00 $40.05 $16,020.00 $35.50 $14,200.00 2 to 3 wks
G-3 25 Ea 285-063-00006 Socket, Meter, URD or O/H, 320 amp, 4 Terminal No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $141.50 $3,537.50 $150.84 $3,771.00 $137.00 $3,425.00 $144.79 $3,619.75 $147.15 $3,678.75 $160.00 $4,000.00 1 wk
G-4 25 Ea 285-063-00008 Socket, Meter, 200 amp, Underground, 7 Terminal No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $91.00 $2,275.00 $82.12 $2,053.00 $100.00 $2,500.00 $108.85 $2,721.25 $111.85 $2,796.25 $92.00 $2,300.00 2 to 4 wks
G-5 50 Ea 285-063-00011 Meter Socket Bases, 13 Terminal for CL20, 3 PH No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $235.00 $11,750.00 $155.00 $7,750.00 $155.05 $7,752.50 No Bid No Bid $146.30 $7,315.00 $148.66 $7,433.00 $173.50 $8,675.00 6 to 8 wks
G-6 15 Ea 285-063-00013 Meter Socket, Dublex Type, 200 amp URD No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $131.50 $1,972.50 $131.84 $1,977.60 $143.00 $2,145.00 $113.25 $1,698.75 $113.83 $1,707.45 $147.25 $2,208.75 does not meet specs, Milbank Only ???
H-1 100 Ea 285-065-00019 Pole Setting Foam No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $71.00 $7,100.00 No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $75.00 $7,500.00 No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid stk
1 2000 Ea 285-061-00064 Class 200 Meters, 240V, Non-Demand No Bid No Bid $22.85 $45,700.00 $31.00 $62,000.00 No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $29.00 $58,000.00 No Bid No Bid $16.66 $33,320.00 $24.75 $49,500.00 remanufacture ???
2 20 Ea 285-061-00058 Class 200 Meters, 240-480V w/ Demand No Bid No Bid $84.00 $1,680.00 $168.00 $3,360.00 No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $163.00 $3,260.00 No Bid No Bid $109.89 $2,197.80 $141.20 $2,824.00 ???
3 20 Ea 285-061-00008 Class 20 Meters, 240V w/ Demand No Bid No Bid $84.00 $1,680.00 $119.00 $2,380.00 No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $163.00 $3,260.00 No Bid No Bid $109.89 $2,197.80 $141.20 $2,824.00 ???
4 20 Ea 285-061-00005 Class 320 Meters, 240V w/ Demand No Bid No Bid $84.00 $1,680.00 $119.00 $2,380.00 No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $173.00 $3,460.00 No Bid No Bid $112.90 $2,258.00 $141.20 $2,824.00 ???
5 80 Ea 28-506-10050 Class 20 Meters, 120-277V w/ Demand No Bid No Bid $136.50 $10,920.00 $155.00 $12,400.00 No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $173.00 $13,840.00 No Bid No Bid $134.41 $10,752.80 $141.20 $11,296.00 remanufacture ???
Priester-Mell & Nicholson,
Inc.
(Austin, TX)
Wesco Distribution
(San Antonio, TX)
Techline, Inc.
(Austin, TX)
HD Supply Utilities
(San Antonio, TX)
TransAmerican Power
Products, Inc
(Houston, TX)
Texas Electric Cooperative
(TEC-US&S)
(Georgetown, TX)
GROUP "A" MATERIALS (15 kV Underground Cable Accessories)
Texas Meter & Device
Company
(Waco, TX)
GROUP "G" MATERIALS (Meter Sockets)
GROUP "H" MATERIALS (Miscellaneous Materials)
GROUP "I" MATERIALS (Electric Meters)
GROUP "B" MATERIALS (Pad-mount Enclosure Junction Boxes & Pull Boxes)
GROUP "C" MATERIALS (G&W 15 kv Pad-mounted SF6 Gas Insulated Switchgear)
GROUP "CA" MATERIALS (15 kv Pad-mounted Solid Dielectric/EPDM Rubber Insulated Switchgear)
GROUP "D" MATERIALS (Steel Street Light Poles)
GROUP "E" MATERIALS (Light Fixtures)
GROUP "F" MATERIALS (Fiberglass Crossarms)
Stuart C. Irby
(Austin, TX)
KBS Elect. Dist.
(Bryan, TX)
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City of College Station - Purchasing Division
Bid Tabulation for #11-09
"Various Electrical Items and Electric Meters"
Open Date: Monday, October 18, 2010 @ 2:00 p.m.
ITEM QTY UNIT C/S STOCK #DESCRIPTION
UNIT
PRICE
TOTAL
PRICE
UNIT
PRICE
TOTAL
PRICE
UNIT
PRICE
TOTAL
PRICE
UNIT
PRICE
TOTAL
PRICE
UNIT
PRICE
TOTAL
PRICE
UNIT
PRICE
TOTAL
PRICE
UNIT
PRICE
TOTAL
PRICE
UNIT
PRICE
TOTAL
PRICE
UNIT
PRICE
TOTAL
PRICE Comments Delivery
Priester-Mell & Nicholson,
Inc.
(Austin, TX)
Wesco Distribution
(San Antonio, TX)
Techline, Inc.
(Austin, TX)
HD Supply Utilities
(San Antonio, TX)
TransAmerican Power
Products, Inc
(Houston, TX)
Texas Electric Cooperative
(TEC-US&S)
(Georgetown, TX)
Texas Meter & Device
Company
(Waco, TX)
Stuart C. Irby
(Austin, TX)
KBS Elect. Dist.
(Bryan, TX)
6 80 Ea 285-061-00052 Class 200 Meters, 120-277V w/ Demand No Bid No Bid $84.00 $6,720.00 $155.00 $12,400.00 No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $173.00 $13,840.00 No Bid No Bid $134.41 $10,752.80 $141.20 $11,296.00 ???
7 12 Ea 285-061-00060 Class 320 Meters, 120-277V w/ Demand No Bid No Bid $84.00 $1,008.00 $170.00 $2,040.00 No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $230.00 $2,760.00 No Bid No Bid $166.66 $1,999.92 $141.20 $1,694.40 ???
8 20 Ea 285-061-00056 Class 200 Meters, 120-277V, Network w/ Demand No Bid No Bid $84.00 $1,680.00 $155.00 $3,100.00 No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $164.00 $3,280.00 No Bid No Bid $83.33 $1,666.60 $182.50 $3,650.00 ???
GROUP "A" MATERIALS SUBTOTAL
Manufacturer
GROUP "B" MATERIALS SUBTOTAL
Manufacturer
GROUP "C" MATERIALS SUBTOTAL
Manufacturer
GROUP "CA" MATERIALS SUBTOTAL
Manufacturer
GROUP "D" MATERIALS SUBTOTAL
Manufacturer
GROUP "E" MATERIALS SUBTOTAL
Manufacturer
GROUP "F" MATERIALS SUBTOTAL
Manufacturer
GROUP "G" MATERIALS SUBTOTAL
Manufacturer
GROUP "H" MATERIALS SUBTOTAL
Manufacturer
GROUP "I" MATERIALS SUBTOTAL
Manufacturer
GRAND TOTAL
»Bidder also proposed Elster as an alternate manufactuer in lieu of Austin International for Group I, Bid Items 5, 6 & 8.
$85,908.40
$200,154.15
Varies by item
2-6 Weeks
Wesco Distribution
»Bidder also proposed Richards as an alternate manufactuer for Bid Item A-3.
A-3 $21.78/Ea = $8,712.00
Subtotal for Group A if alternate manufacturer is accepted = $65,734.80
»Bidder miscalculated the Grand Total as $892,163.00. The highlighted total above is correct.
»Bidder noted the following for Bid Items F-1 & F-4, "Minimum Order 25 Ea."
»Bidder miscalculated the extended price for Bid Item G-3 as $3,787.50. The highlighted total above is correct.
»Bidder noted the following for Bid Item H-1: "25# Kit, Part A & Part B in Same Bucket"
$35,461.00
PUPI
$33,195.75
Milbank
No Bid
No Bid
No Bid
$18,690.00
GE Lighting
Techline, Inc.
»Bidder also proposed Hapco as an alternate manufacturer for Bid Items D-1 - D-3.
D-1 $1,999.30/Ea = $29,990.40; D-2 $2,437.60/Ea = $60,940.00, D-3 $1,152.80 = $34,584.00
Subtotal for Group D if alternate manufacturer is accepted = $138,389.40
Grand Total if alternate manufacturer is accepted = $824,974.85
$8,369.00
Varies by item: DSG-Canusa,
Utilco
$18,530.00
Diversitech
No Bid
»Bidder noted the following for Bid Items D-1 - D-3, "Minimum Load 10 Poles, Can Mix & Match"
KBS Elect. Dist.
»Bidder noted the following for Bid Item A-17, "Note A-17 Minimum Order 20 Ea."
»Bidder noted the following for Bid Items B-1 - B-5: "Freight Allowed on 5000.00 Combined Shipments"
Elastimold
Durham
BMK
Meter Devices Milbank
HD Supply Utilities
»Bidder miscalculated the subtotal for Group B Materials as $89,710.00. The highlighted total above is correct.
Varies by item: Austin
International, Elster
GRA Services
GE LANDIS+GYR GE
Priester-Mell & Nicholson, Inc.
»Bidder miscalculated the extended price for Group I, Bid Item 5 as $2,824.00, Bid Item 6 as $2,824.00 and Bid Item 7 as $2,824.00.
The highlighted totals above are correct.
Cooper
PUPI Varies by item: Maclean, PUPI Maclean
Amer. Elect.Cooper Varies by item: Am Electric, Hadco
Milbank Milbank Durham
No Bid
No Bid
Millerbernd
G&W
No Bid
Shakespeare Maclean
Valmont Valmont
Cooper Lighting
G&W
$236,626.40
Hubbell/CDR
Varies by item
1-12 Weeks
Varies by item: 3M, CMC, Tyco-
Raychem, SEL
Varies by item: Cooper, 3M,
CMC, Tyco, PDP, etc.
Varies by item: Cooper, 3M,
Elastimold, CMC, Polaris, Tyco
Varies by item: Cooper, 3M,
Elastimold, Polaris
Varies by item: Elastimold, 3M,
Homac, Tyco, SEL, Armorcast,
CDR
Varies by item: Hubbell,
Elastimold, 3M
$33,290.25
No Bid
$65,145.72
$510,083.77
Delivery 10-12 Weeks
Varies by item
1-8 Weeks Stock - 3 Weeks
Varies by item
2-12 Weeks
Varies by item
1-12 Weeks
$67,094.80
$131,185.00
No Bid
No Bid
$159,943.70
Varies by item: Hubbell, Western
Power Products
$21,078.00
$32,346.30
5. $150.54/Ea = $12,043.20
6. $150.54/Ea = $12,043.20
8. $159.34/Ea = $3,186.80
Subtotal for Group I if alternate manufacturer is accepted = $69,246.72
Grand total if alternate manufactuers are accepted for Groups A & I = $514,184.77
»Bidder miscalculated the subtotal for Group I as $70,094.00 and the Grand Total as $184,339.75. The highlighted totals above are
correct.
$32,705.95
$7,500.00
No Bid
$842,090.45
Varies by item
2-14 Weeks
$92,952.50
$113,340.00
$228,364.00
$146,628.00
$155,505.00
$33,980.00
G&W
G&W
Union Metals
Varies by item: Armorcast, CDR
G&W
Varies by item
Stock - 14 Weeks
$31,115.00
CDR
No Bid
$24,132.00
$101,700.00
$927,563.00
$54,349.00
$125,110.00
$235,112.00
$255,385.00
$131,775.00
No Bid $71,068.00 $100,060.00 No Bid
No Bid No Bid
$85,550.00
TAPP Utility Metals
Certification of Bid
No Bid No Bid
$52,898.40 No Bid $97,361.50 $89,831.00
No Bid No Bid No Bid $122,550.00 $122,000.00
TransAmerican Power Products
»Bidder is offering a 2% 10 Days Prompt Pay Discount
NOTES:
No Bid
No Bid $149,850.00 $143,925.00
No Bid
Quazite
Trinity Transmission
No Bid $30,253.75 No Bid $30,761.50 $32,643.25
No Bid No Bid No Bid $258,105.80
$9,618.75
No Bid No Bid No Bid $7,100.00 No Bid
No Bid $20,527.50 No Bid $15,010.00 $22,933.00
$85,550.00 $184,366.40 $111,810.00 $452,185.00 $935,875.95
No Bid No Bid $11,750.00 $29,552.00 $29,811.50
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November 10, 2010
Consent Agenda Item No. 2e
Construction Contract #11-035 for New Playground at
John Crompton Park
To: Glenn Brown, City Manager
From: David Schmitz, Interim Director, Parks and Recreation
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a resolution
awarding the bid and approval of a construction contract (Contract Number #11-035) with
Orion Construction in the amount of $51,690.00 for a new Playground at John Crompton
Park.
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends approval of the resolution and award of the
construction contract with Orion Construction for construction of a new Playground at John
Crompton Park, in the amount of $51,690.00 and ninety (90) construction days.
Summary: The proposed construction of a new playground with sidewalk at John
Crompton Park.
Budget & Financial Summary: Twelve (12) sealed, competitive bids were received and
opened on October 19, 2010. The bid summary is attached. Funds are available and
budgeted from Zone 7 Parkland Dedication.
Attachments:
1) Resolution
2) Bid Number 11-13 Tabulation
3) Site Plan
4) Construction Contract 10-035
(This contract will be available in the City Secretary’s Office.)
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City of College Station - Purchasing DivisionBid Tabulation for #11-13"Crompton Park Playground"Open Date: Tuesday, October 19, 2010 @ 2:00 p.m.Orion Construction(Bryan, TX)JaCody, Inc.(College Station, TX)TF Harper & Associates(Austin, TX)TF Harper & Associates(Austin, TX)Marek Brothers Const., Inc.(College Station, TX)OCC Construction Corp.(College Station, TX)Stone Castle Constructors(Houston, TX)Acklam Construction Co, Inc.(College Station, TX)Wade Contractors, Inc.(Kingwood, TX)Quad-Tex Construction, Inc.(Bryan, TX)Dudley Construction, Ltd.(College Station, TX)Vox Construction, LLC(Bryan, TX)ITEM QTY UNIT DESCRIPTIONLUMP SUM BID AMOUNTLUMP SUM BID AMOUNTLUMP SUM BID AMOUNTLUMP SUM BID AMOUNTLUMP SUM BID AMOUNTLUMP SUM BID AMOUNTLUMP SUM BID AMOUNTLUMP SUM BID AMOUNTLUMP SUM BID AMOUNTLUMP SUM BID AMOUNTLUMP SUM BID AMOUNTLUMP SUM BID AMOUNT11LSTotal bid amount to furnish and install playground equipment andsidewalks as detailed in the specifications and drawings.$51,690.00 $52,116.00 $52,856.00**Alternate**$57,657.00$54,775.00 $55,939.00 $58,907.20 $59,650.00 $60,380.00 $62,930.00 $65,000.00 $65,827.0099999 999999999999 999999999999 9999999»Bidder is proposing Burke Custom Nucleus Structure #NU-1308-1015»Bidder's alternate bid of $57,657.00, proposes replacing the specified bonded shredded rubber surfacing with poured in place rubber surfacing with an additional cost of $4,801.00.Stone Castle Constructors»Bidder is proposing Play & Park Structures, SuperMax equipment and Supermax bonded rubber surfacing.TF Harper & Associates, LPNOTES:Certification of Bid Bid BondAcknowledged AddendumsPage 1 of 145
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November 10, 2010
Consent Agenda Item No. 2f
Food Waste Collection Franchise Amendment – Texas Commercial Waste
To: Glenn Brown, City Manager
From: Hayden Migl, Assistant to the City Manager
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action and discussion on the third and final
reading of a franchise agreement amendment with Texas Commercial Waste to add the
collection of food waste for the purpose of recycling to its agreement.
Relationship to Strategic Goals: V. Green Sustainable City
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends approval.
Summary: The proposed amendment would add the collection of food waste for the
purpose of recycling to the list of services that can be provided by Texas Commercial Waste
through its current non-exclusive franchise agreement. Texas Commercial Waste is
currently limited to collecting only construction and demolition debris.
The company will be responsible for developing onsite collection of the food waste and that
they are not collecting municipal solid waste.
Section 120 of the City Charter states that "The City of College Station shall have the power
by ordinance to grant any franchise or right mentioned in the preceding sections hereof,
which ordinance, however, shall not be passed finally until it shall have been read at three
(3) separate regular meetings of the City Council."
Budget & Financial Summary: N/A
Attachments:
1. Franchise Ordinance is on file in the City Secretary’s Office
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November 10, 2010
Consent Agenda Item No. 2g
Food Waste Collection Franchise - Liquid Environmental Solutions
To: Glenn Brown, City Manager
From: Hayden Migl, Assistant to the City Manager
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action and discussion on the third and final
reading of a franchise agreement with Liquid Environmental Solutions for the collection of
food waste for the purpose of recycling.
Relationship to Strategic Goals: V. Green Sustainable City
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends approval.
Summary: The proposed non-exclusive five (5) year franchise agreement allows for the
collection of food waste for the purpose of recycling within the corporate limits of the City of
College Station.
The company will be responsible for developing onsite collection of the food waste and that
they are not collecting municipal solid waste.
Section 120 of the City Charter states that "The City of College Station shall have the power
by ordinance to grant any franchise or right mentioned in the preceding sections hereof,
which ordinance, however, shall not be passed finally until it shall have been read at three
(3) separate regular meetings of the City Council."
Budget & Financial Summary: N/A
Attachments:
1. Franchise Ordinance is on file in the City Secretary’s Office
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November 10, 2010
Consent Agenda Item No. 2h
Areas 5 & 6 Utilities & Lift Station Change Order
Project Numbers WF0805756 & WF0805744
To: Glenn Brown, City Manager
From: Chuck Gilman, Director of Public Works
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a deductive change order
to the Construction Contract 09-307 with Doughtie Construction Company, Inc. for a credit
in the amount of $38,592.00, for the construction services of Areas 5 & 6 Utilities & Lift
Station.
Relationship to Strategic Goals: Goal I, Financially Sustainable City Providing Response
to Core Services and Infrastructure.
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends approval of the change order.
Summary: Construction of the Areas 5 & 6 Utilities & Lift Station is complete. This close-
out change order is a credit to the contract for adjustments to bid quantities based on final
quantities installed by the contractor. The quantity bid for rip rap lining of two creeks was
higher than needed. Therefore, the contract with Doughtie Construction Company, Inc is
being adjusted accordingly.
Budget & Financial Summary: This Change Order will decrease the contract amount by
$38,592.00 for a revised contract total of $897,603.31.
Attachments:
1.) Project Location Map
2.) Change Order
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November 11, 2010
Consent Agenda Item No. 2i
Janitorial Maintenance Services
To: Glenn Brown, City Manager
From: Chuck Gilman, Director of Public Works
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action, and discussion renewing the Annual
Contract for Janitorial services for all City offices for an annual expenditure of $198,343.44.
Relationship to Strategic Goals: Goal I, Financially Sustainable City Providing Response
to Core Services and Infrastructure.
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends renewal of the contract to Professional Floor and
Janitorial Services for $198,343.44.
Summary: This contract is for routine, daily cleaning of all City offices, restrooms, and
meeting rooms. The contract also calls for periodic window washing, floor stripping and
waxing and heavy carpet cleaning. This is the first renewal of the agreement with no price
increase over last year.
Locations covered under this contract include:
City Hall Community Development Central Park Office
Utility Customer Service Municipal Court Public Works
Police Department Lincoln Center (Floor only) Dowling Road Pump Station
Library (Floors only) Southwood Community Center College Station Utilities
Carter Creek Waste Water CSU Training Facility
Budget & Financial Summary: Funds are available and budgeted in the Facilities
Maintenance Division.
Attachments:
1. Renewal agreement
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November 10, 2010
Consent Agenda Item No. 2j
Nantucket Gravity Sewer Line Change Order
Work Order Number WF1094676
To: Glenn Brown, City Manager
From: Chuck Gilman, Director of Public Works
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a change order
to the design contract (Contract No.07-263) with Mitchell and Morgan in the amount of
$4,240.00 for the Nantucket Gravity Sewer Line project.
Relationship to Strategic Goals: Goal I, Financially Sustainable City Providing Response
to Core Services and Infrastructure
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends approval of the change order.
Summary: This change order for $4,240.00 was approved by Council on October 14, 2010.
The change order amount was correct but there was an error in the calculation for the
percentage increase and total revised contract amount. This error was discovered by our
purchasing department and corrected. The change order is being brought back to Council
so that the corrected document can be approved and signed.
The Nantucket Gravity Sewer Line Project consists of the installation of a gravity flow
sanitary sewer line for the purpose of eliminating an existing lift station and force main.
The proposed gravity flow sewer line has been designed to accommodate the wastewater
demand for this area at full development.
While boring under State Highway 6, the contractor did not maintain the required line and
grade of the steel casing. The city requested additional input from Mitchell and Morgan, the
engineer of record, to help resolve the issue and modify the original design to ensure the
sewer line would function as intended. Mitchell and Morgan was also asked to coordinate
with TCEQ and impacted private utility companies to resolve the issue. This change order is
for the additional time required for the design modification and coordination. Since the
modification to the design was required as a result of the contractor’s performance, the cost
of this change order to the design contract is being deducted from the construction contract.
Budget & Financial Summary: Change Order 2 will increase the contract amount by
$4,240.00 for a revised contract total of $43,960.00. Funds in the amount of $516,000 are
budgeted in the Wastewater Capital Projects Fund for this project. Funds in the amount of
$412,543.93 have been expended or committed to date, leaving a balance of $103,456.07
for this construction contract and future expenses.
Attachments:
1.) Project Location Map
2.) Change Order
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November 10, 2010
Consent Agenda Item No. 2k
Victoria Avenue Extension Participation Agreement
To: Glenn Brown, City Manager
From: Chuck Gilman, Director of Public Works
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a participation
agreement between the City of College Station and the Estate of Gary Seaback for the
extension of Victoria Avenue to William D. Fitch Parkway.
Relationship to Strategic Goals: I. Financially Sustainable City Providing Response to
Core Services and Infrastructure and IV. Improving Multi Modal Transportation
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends approval of the participation agreement.
Summary: The City of College Station has an engineering consultant developing
construction documents for the extension of Victoria Avenue (from the terminus to William
D. Fitch) and the widening of Barron Road (from Decatur to William D. Fitch). The Estate of
Gary Seaback owns approximately 94 acres between the existing terminus of Victoria
Avenue and William D. Fitch Parkway. The design of the Victoria Avenue Extension Project
is nearing completion. Currently the roadway extension is scheduled for completion prior to
the opening of the CSISD High School located at the corner of Barron Road and Victoria
Avenue.
This participation agreement provides for the Estate of Gary Seaback to dedicate
approximately 4.589 acres of land to the City for right-of-way and 2.089 acres of land for a
public utility easement. The City of College Station will accept responsibility for the design
and construction the roadway extension and install a barbed wire fence along the right-of-
way line to contain livestock that grazes on the property.
Budget & Financial Summary: Funds in the amount of $2,455,000 are budgeted in the
Streets Capital Improvement Projects Fund for the Victoria Avenue Project. These funds are
part of the 2008 General Obligation Bond funds. Funds in the amount of $322,695.45 have
been expended or committed to date, leaving a balance of $2,132,304.55 for future
expenses. In addition, funds in the amount of $228,375 are budgeted in the Water Capital
Improvement Projects Fund and funds in the amount of $25,556 are budgeted in the
Wastewater Capital Improvement Projects Fund for the water and wastewater components
of this project.
Attachments:
1. Victoria Avenue Participation Agreement – On file in City Secretary’s Office
2. Project Location Map
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November 10, 2010
Regular Agenda Item No. 1
Aggieland Inn Rezoning
To: Glenn Brown, City Manager
From: Bob Cowell, AICP, Director of Planning & Development Services
Agenda Caption: Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an
Ordinance amending Chapter 12, “Unified Development Ordinance,” Section 4.2, “Official
Zoning Map,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, specifically
rezoning 3.957 acres from A-O Agricultural Open and P-MUD Planning Mixed Use District to
PDD Planned Development District for hotel, multi-family, office, and general commercial
uses, for 1502 Texas Avenue South, generally located on the west side of Texas Avenue
South, south of Milliff Road.
Relationship to Strategic Goals: Financially Sustainable City Providing Response to Core
Services and Infrastructure, Neighborhood Integrity, and Diverse Growing Economy
Recommendation(s): The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at their
October 21, 2010 meeting and voted (3-3) on a motion to recommend approval of the
rezoning request. Generally, the Commissioners expressed a desire to see the property
rezoned, but disagreed on potential conditions related to the parking setback and driveway
spacing.
Staff recommended approval of the PDD Planned Development District and associated
Concept Plan, including the proposed meritorious modifications, with the following
exceptions:
· Driveway spacing- driveways along Texas Avenue shall be consolidated into a single
access point for traffic management and safety.
· Parking setback – parking located adjacent to Texas Avenue shall meet the minimum
10-foot parking setback in order to provide more space between the parking and the
sidewalk and to provide for a more urban environment by reducing the amount of
parking between the building and the street.
Staff recommends that the site be considered one building plot for purposes of signage,
landscaping, and non-residential architectural requirements, and that the Concept Plan
include a note regarding the building plot designation.
Additionally, staff recommends that the proposed modifications to Milliff Road not be
included because connectivity in the area will be compromised, and the traffic generated by
the site can be easily absorbed by Milliff Road and Texas Avenue. Staff recommends the
street remain open and unrestricted. If the multi-family component is developed, based on
previous Council action, it may be appropriate to revert back to the recommendation of
building a cul-de-sac on Milliff Road. If the modifications to Milliff Road are constructed,
Staff recommends that sidewalks be constructed on the south side of Milliff Road from
Rosemary Lane to Texas Avenue to preserve pedestrian connectivity to the site. An updated
TIA will be required during site plan review when the final land uses are determined. At
that time, additional mitigation, such as right-turn deceleration lanes, may be required.
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Summary: The Unified Development Ordinance provides the following review criteria for
zoning map amendments:
REVIEW CRITERIA
1. Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan: The Comprehensive Plan Future Land
Use and Character Map designates the subject property as General Commercial and
Natural Areas Reserved. The property is also considered to be within a Redevelopment
Area on the City’s Concept Map. The Comprehensive Plan states that “the focus of this
area is bringing vertical mixed-use and other aspects of urban character to this portion
of the City.” The property owner’s revitalization plans for the property include a
renovation of the existing hotel, which he wishes to continue as a hotel use, and
changing the use of the existing hospitality building to commercial, allowing for uses
such as retail and restaurant. The proposed PDD allows for vertical mixed-use without
rezoning of the property in the future.
The Comprehensive Plan states that Natural Areas Reserved is for areas that represent a
constraint to development that should be preserved for their natural function or open
space qualities including areas of floodplain, riparian buffers, and for recreation facilities.
The small portion of the property designated as FEMA floodplain/floodway is not
proposed for development.
2. Compatibility with the present zoning and conforming uses of nearby property
and with the character of the neighborhood: The properties to the north and south
of the subject property along Texas Avenue are currently zoned and developed as
general commercial. Jack-In-The-Box is to the north adjacent to Aggieland Inn, Texas
Avenue Crossing shopping center is across Milliff Road to the north, and vacant
commercial zoned property is located just to the south at the corner of Redmond Drive
and Texas Avenue. The properties to the west are zoned R-1 Single-Family Residential
and R-6 High Density Multi-Family and are developed as single-family homes within the
Redmond Terrace Subdivision and the Meridian Apartments, respectively. The PDD
request proposes to maintain the existing building heights of five stories for the hotel
and two stories for the retail structure. In addition, the Concept Plan includes street
modifications to Milliff Road that convert it to a one-way from Rosemary Lane out of the
neighborhood to rear of the commercial property while the remaining portion of Milliff
Road out to Texas Avenue will remain open to two-way traffic. The City Council
approved a similar street modification in December 2007 to mitigate the potential effects
of additional traffic through the adjacent Redmond Terrace neighborhood with the
existing P-MUD zoning on the subject property.
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 subject
property is suitable for the proposed zoning district due in part to its access and visibility
from Texas Avenue, a 6-Lane Major Arterial on the City’s Thoroughfare Plan and one of
the City’s primary commercial corridors. The development is located in close proximity
to Texas A&M University.
The development includes a renovation of the existing hotel, which will continue as a
hotel use, and changing the use of the existing hospitality building to commercial,
allowing for uses such as retail and restaurant. The intent of the rezoning is to allow for
these improvements on the site without meeting the requirement to mix residential and
non-residential use required by the existing P-MUD zoning.
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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
existing Planned Mixed-Use District P-MUD and associated concept plan include a mixed-
use development that incorporate dormitory units, apartment units, and ground-floor
retail, restaurant and office. The applicant has proposed renovation of the existing hotel
structure to continue the hotel use and repurposing the existing hospitality structure for
retail and restaurant uses. The existing P-MUD zoning requires a minimum of 20%
residential land uses with development of the property.
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:
The property was zoned P-MUD in 2007. The mixed-use development that was
proposed as a part of that P-MUD is no longer being pursued. The property is being sold
and renovations to the site are planned.
6. Availability of water, wastewater, stormwater, and transportation facilities
generally suitable and adequate for the proposed use: The subject tract is located
adjacent to a 6-inch water main along Texas Avenue and 6- and 16-inch water mains
along Milliff Road. The subject tract is located adjacent to an 8-inch sanitary sewer main
along Texas Avenue. The subject tract is located in the Wolf Pen Creek Drainage Basin.
The northwest property corner is located within a FEMA designated Special Flood Hazard
Area – Zone AE. The subject tract is located adjacent to Texas Avenue and Milliff Road.
A zoning Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) was required and performed for this request
based on the UDO requirement for any rezoning that will generate 150 trips in the peak
hour threshold. The TIA results should be used by the Planning and Zoning Commission
and City Council to discern potential traffic impacts of the rezoning on the surrounding
transportation network, the availability of the transportation network infrastructure to
serve the development, and to discern potential mitigation solutions. The results of the
TIA are as follows:
1. A TIA was submitted as part of the original zoning request in July of 2007. It was
amended in October 2010 to reflect the current proposal for the property. A
significant reduction in trips generated resulted with the elimination of the multi-
family component and parking garage. The number of hotel rooms was reduced
from 167 existing rooms to 140 rooms proposed. The retail space has also been
reduced from 37,000 square feet to 20,000 square feet.
2. The changes result in a total trip generation of 2,271 vehicles per day (vpd), with
the assumption that 30% would utilize Milliff Road and 70% would access the site
via Texas Avenue and proceed directly to the retail portion of the development.
30% of 2,271 vpd is 681 vpd - well under the volume capacity range of 1,000
vpd to 2,500 vpd for Milliff Road (classified as a local, residential roadway).
3. Texas Avenue is a Major Arterial with a capacity of 60,000 vpd, per the
Bryan/College Station Unified Design Guidelines. 70% of the trips generated is
1,590 vpd. With the widening of Texas Avenue by TxDOT, 70% the trips
generated by the site will be absorbed with no detrimental effect to Level of
Service (LOS).
4. Both the 2007 TIA and the new 2010 scenario recommend a cul-de-sac be built
on Milliff Road, 180 feet from Rosemary Lane, with that portion Milliff left to be
converted to a one way street, to prevent cut-thru traffic. Staff believes that this
modification is not necessary and is inappropriate. Under both scenarios, the
anticipated volume on Milliff Road generated by the site can be easily absorbed
by Milliff Road. By limiting access to Milliff Road, connectivity will be
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compromised. Staff recommends the street remain open and unrestricted. If the
multi-family component is developed, based on previous Council action, it may be
appropriate to revert back to the recommendation of building a cul-de-sac on
Milliff Road.
5. If the land uses remain as per the 2007 TIA, a right-turn deceleration lane will be
required at the Texas Avenue driveway and may be required at the Milliff Road
driveways. The Unified Development Ordinance requires a deceleration lane for
any access with a peak hour ingress volume of 50 vehicles per hour (vph)
(roadway with a posted speed of less than 40 miles per hour (mph)) or 25 vph
(posted speed greater than 40 mph). This requirement will be worked out
through the TIA at site plan when the final land uses are determined.
6. If the cul-de-sac is built, staff recommends sidewalks be built on the south side
of MIlliff Road, from Rosemary Lane to Texas Avenue to preserve pedestrian
connectivity to the site.
7. Because the current driveways on Texas Avenue do not meet driveway spacing,
staff recommends the consolidation of the driveways into a single access point.
8. Finally, staff recommends cross access be provided from the proposed site to
Jack in the Box paralleling Milliff Road and cross access for the site to the tract
south of the site. These have been provided on the Concept Plan.
REVIEW OF CONCEPT PLAN
The applicant has provided the following information related to the purpose and intent of
the proposed zoning district:
“To provide a more sustainable mixed-use site along Texas Avenue that can respond to
the needs of the College Station community and meet the intent of the Commercial /
Redevelopment designation of the Comprehensive Plan. The PDD zoning will allow the
property to ultimately develop into a more dense area with a mix of residential and
commercial uses. Urban characteristics and design standards are proposed versus
typical suburban development requirements.”
In addition to the purpose statement, the applicant has provided a statement related to the
proposed redevelopment principles:
“Redeveloping an existing, aging, highly visible commercial center on Texas Avneue
presents many opportunities and challenges. In an effort to focus redevelopment
efforts, the following guiding principles are established:
· Maximize and recycle the current infrastructure – utilize existing
buildings, utilities and parking lots.
· Maximize the number of parking spaces
· Improve the aesthetics of the site – concentrate landscaped areas
along highly visible portions of the property such as Texas Avenue and
Milliff Road.
The following uses are proposed with the PDD:
Non-Residential Uses:
General commercial
General & specialty retail
Restaurant
Hotel & Accessory use
Office
Meeting / Special Event Facility
Cell towers & related facilities
Residential Uses:
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Multi-Family
The applicant proposes that the multi-family uses be permitted with 100% non-
residential uses on the ground floor, which may include hotel and associated hotel /
residential uses such as meeting space, offices, lobby / reception area and similar
uses.
The Concept Plan includes the reconfiguration of portions of the parking lot and cross access
to the Jack in the Box site parallel to Milliff Road. An access easement exists on the
property providing cross access to the property to the south.
The applicant proposes to utilize C-1 General Commercial as the base, underlying zoning
district for standards not identified in the PDD. At the time of site plan and plat, the project
will need to meet all applicable site, architectural and platting standards required by the
Unified Development Ordinance except where meritorious modifications are granted with the
PDD zoning. The applicant has requested the following meritorious modifications:
• Section 7.2.I.9 “Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements” of the Unified
Development Ordinance
The applicant has proposed the following modified parking requirements based on the
mix of uses with varying peak parking demands, as follows:
• Residential Uses: .75 spaces/unit or hotel room
• Non-Residential Uses: 1 space/400 square feet
• Section 7.2.E “End Islands” and Section 7.2.E “ Interior Islands” of the Unified
Development Ordinance
The applicant is requesting that interior parking islands only be required for the parking
areas between the buildings and Texas Avenue and that end islands be permitted at a
reduced size (up to a minimum of 90 square feet) in order to maximize available parking
on site.
• Section 7.9.B.6.a “Parking Lots” of the Unified Development Ordinance
The applicant is requesting that the parking area between the existing hospitality
building and Texas Avenue be permitted to utilize a 3-foot parking setback (instead of
the required 10-foot) to retain the row of parking along the roadway. The proposal
includes a row of shrubs to be planted for parking screening.
• Section 7.6 “Buffer Requirements” of the Unified Development Ordinance
The applicant is proposing a wooden fence as a buffer between the multi-family property
to the west. The applicant states that the existing parking location does not provide
room for a buffer yard or substantial plantings. In addition, no buffer is being proposed
between the adjacent single-family property due to the location of the floodway and
floodplain.
• Section 7.3.C.3 “Spacing of Driveway Access” of the Unified Development
Ordinance
The applicant is requesting to maintain two existing driveways on Texas Avenue and two
on Milliff Road. The applicant states that the southernmost access on Texas Avenue
should remain open because it is a shared driveway with the property to the south and
provides for emergency vehicle circulation. Also, the applicant states that the drives are
needed to attract retailers. Staff recommends that the two existing driveways on Texas
Avenue be consolidated to one driveway for traffic management and safety. Emergency
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circulation and access to adjacent properties can still be provided with one consolidated
driveway.
To support the meritorious modifications requested, the applicant has provided the following
as “Community Benefits and Innovative Design Concepts:”
• Revitalizing an underperforming property along Texas Avenue, a Primary Image
Corridor and within a designated Redevelopment area.
• Implementing the newly adopted Comprehensive Plan and taking advantage of a
market-based opportunity to redevelop the property in a more realistic and
staged plan that utilizes the existing infrastructure.
• Creating a zoning district that encourages the utilization of more urban
characteristics and design standards within close proximity to Texas A&M
University.
• The proposed PDD and Concept Plan introduces a more urban environment as
envisioned in the City’s Comprehensive Plan specifically in designated
redevelopment areas. The mixing of uses, especially the proposed hotel and
complimentary retail/restaurant uses, provides community benefits such as the
reduction of traffic and the aesthetic improvements along a primary image
corridor. The guests of the hotel are able to walk to restaurants and other retail
uses within the immediate vicinity.
• The PDD lays the groundwork for a more sustainable mixed-use development
including a vertical mix of land uses if the future market demands, without
additional rezoning.
The Unified Development Ordinance provides the following review criteria for PDD Concept
Plans:
1. The proposal will constitute an environment of sustained stability and will be in
harmony with the character of the surrounding area: The Concept Plan proposes a
revitalization of the property, including renovations to the existing hotel tower,
conversion of the existing conference facilities to commercial, and improvements to the
parking and landscaping. The zoning allows for future conversion to a mixed-use
development that may include a mix of multi-family, office, and commercial uses. An
environment with a mix of uses potentially allows better opportunities for residents to
shop, dine, and work where they live, thus reducing traffic on nearby streets and
encouraging a more walkable environment.
2. The proposal is in conformity with the policies, goals, and objectives of the
Comprehensive Plan, and any subsequently adopted Plans, and will be
consistent with the intent and purpose of this Section: The proposed Concept Plan
is in general conformity with the policies, goals, and objectives of the Comprehensive
Plan. The Future Land Use and Character Map designates the majority of the property
for General Commercial. Additionally, the property is within a Redevelopment Area on
the City’s Concept Map. The Comprehensive Plan states that “the focus of the area is
bringing vertical mixed-use and other aspects of urban character to this portion of the
City.” The proposed rezoning allows for the development of a mixed-use project in the
future without further rezoning.
A small portion of the property is shown as Natural Areas – Reserved because it is
located in FEMA floodplain/floodway. Generally, the policies in the Comprehensive Plan
do not support development of FEMA designated floodplain. No development is proposed
in this area.
3. The proposal is compatible with existing or permitted uses on abutting sites
and will not adversely affect adjacent development: The proposed development
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will retain the existing structures. The existing hotel structure will be revitalized and
continue to be used as a hotel. The existing hospitality structure will be repurposed as a
commercial structure, primarily for retail and restaurant use. The proposed uses are
similar to existing uses in the area.
4. Every dwelling unit need not front on a public street but shall have access to a
public street directly or via a court, walkway, public area, or area owned by a
homeowners association: No dwelling units are proposed with the development. The
PDD zoning allows for the property to be used for vertical mixed-use in the future
without further rezoning. At that time, residential units would have access to Milliff
Road and Texas Avenue through the parking lot.
5. The development includes provision of adequate public improvements,
including, but not limited to, parks, schools, and other public facilities: None
proposed.
6. The development will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, welfare,
or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity: The subject
property and surrounding area is designated for General Commercial uses and Natural
Areas-Reserved. Besides the requested meritorious modifications, the proposed
development will meet all City requirements.
7. The development will not adversely affect the safety and convenience of
vehicular, bicycle, or pedestrian circulation in the vicinity, including traffic
reasonably expected to be generated by the proposed use and other uses
reasonably anticipated in the area considering existing zoning and land uses in
the area: The TIA has demonstrated that the vehicle trips generated by the proposed
development can be absorbed by the existing street network without compromising the
level of service of the roadways.
Budget & Financial Summary: N/A
Attachments:
1. Background Information
2. Aerial & Small Area Map (SAM)
3. Draft Planning & Zoning Commission meeting minutes (October 21, 2010)
4. Proposed Concept Plan
5. Ordinance
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
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: 12
Contacts in support: None as of date of Staff Report
Contacts in opposition: None as of date of Staff Report
Inquiry contacts: Two as of date of Staff Report
ADJACENT LAND USES
Direction Comprehensive
Plan
Zoning Land Use
North
General Commercial
and Natural Areas
Reserved in a
Redevelopment Area
C-1 General
Commercial
Jack In The Box and
Milliff Road
South
General Commercial
and Natural Areas
Reserved in a
Redevelopment Area
R-6 High Density
Multi-Family and C-1
General Commercial
Meridian Apartments
and vacant property
East
General Commercial
in a Redevelopment
Area across Texas
Avenue, a 6-Lane
Major Arterial
C-1 General
Commercial and RDD
Redevelopment
District across Texas
Avenue
Central Station
shopping center
across Texas Avenue
West Natural Areas
Reserved
R-1 Single Family
Residential and R-6
Multi-Family
Residential
Single-Family homes
and Meridian
Apartments
DEVELOPMENT HISTORY
Annexation: 1956
Zoning: C-1, General Commercial; Ramada Inn site rezoned to P-MUD, Planned
Mixed Use and A-O, Agricultural Open in July 2007
Final Plat: Property is not currently platted.
Site development: Property is currently developed as a hotel with associated conference
facilities.
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MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
October 21, 2010, 7:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers
1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman Scott Shafer, Hugh Stearns, Jodi Warner, Craig
Hall, and Bo Miles
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Mike Ashfield
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: None
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Jennifer Prochazka, Lauren Hovde, Matt Robinson, Matthew
Hilgemeier, Joe Guerra, Erika Bridges, Josh Norton, Carol Cotter, City Engineer Alan Gibbs,
Molly Hitchcock, Lance Simms, Bob Cowell, Mary Ann Powell, Kerry Mullins, and Brittany
Caldwell
Regular Agenda
7. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a rezoning from
A-O Agricultural Open and P-MUD Planned Mixed Use District to PDD Planned
Development District for 3.957 acres located at 1502 Texas Avenue South. Case #10-
00500199 (JP)
Senior Planner Prochazka presented the rezoning and recommended approval of the
rezoning and the associated Concept Plan, including the proposed meritorious
modifications, with the following exceptions:
· Driveways along Texas Avenue shall be consolidated into a single access point
for traffic management and safety.
· Parking located adjacent to Texas Avenue shall meet the minimum 10-foot
parking setback in order to provide more space between the parking and the
sidewalk and to provide for more urban environment by reducing the amount of
parking between the building and the street.
She also recommended that the site be considered one building plot and Milliff Street
remain open and unrestricted.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding the rezoning.
Chairman Shafer opened the public hearing.
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Natalie Ruiz, agent for property owner, stated that it is not economically feasible to invest
in redeveloping the existing hotel into residential units. The potential buyer is proposing
to utilize the existing infrastructure with minor modifications. She said that the hotel
would be renovated and the hospitality area would be redeveloped into retail spaces. She
expressed concern about closing the southernmost driveway connection at Texas Avenue
and the 10-foot parking setback.
Jesse Durden, Oldham Goodwin Group, stated that he believes this scenario would
prevent foreclosure. He also said that removing the southernmost driveway connection at
Texas Avenue could potentially cause legal problems with the southern property owner
because it is a legal shared access.
Commissioner Stearns suggested that there be a pedestrian connection to Jack in the Box.
Lloyd Smith, 1609 Armestead Street, College Station, Texas, stated that he was in favor
of the proposal, but was concerned about traffic on Milliff Street. He said that Milliff
Street needed to be made a one-way street.
Vernie Bodden, Oldham Goodwin Group, stated that if this rezoning does not go forward
the property is in threat of foreclosure and could potentially become an eyesore in the
community.
Chairman Shafer closed the public hearing.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding the rezoning.
Commissioner Stearns motioned to recommend approval of the rezoning with staff
recommendations with the condition that there be pedestrian access to Jack in the
Box and cell towers be restricted to allow the current tower on site. Commissioner
Slack seconded the motion.
Commissioner Miles was concerned about removing the southernmost driveway
connection at Texas Avenue.
Commissioner Hall said that he thinks that two driveway accesses to the property is a
reasonable request.
Commissioner Warner stated that she was concerned about the 10-foot parking setback
because the extra parking is needed, as well as the driveway.
The motion failed (3-3). Commissioners Miles, Hall, and Warner were in
opposition.
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-----Original Message-----
From: "Bob Appleton" <Bob.Appleton@txdot.gov>
To: Joe Guerra <Jguerra@cstx.gov>
Cc: Chad Bohne <Chad.Bohne@txdot.gov>
Sent: 10/26/2010 9:01:15 AM
Subject: Re: Aggie-land Inn on Texas Ave
Joe,
The existing driveways fall significantly short of meeting TxDOT's minimum connection spacing for the
posted speed on Texas Avenue. More than four decades of research conducted throughout the United
States have shown that access management improves roadway safety. These safety benefits are
attributable to improved access design, fewer traffic conflict locations, and higher driver response time to
potential conflicts. Additionally, access management can delay or prevent costly roadway
improvements, reduce delay, pollution, and congestion, make pedestrian and bicycle travel safer, and
improve the appearance of a transportation corridor. All of this will have a positive economic effect on
market areas and can help attract investment through the enhanced image of the locale.
TxDOT supports the city's efforts to reduce the number of driveways on Texas Avenue.
Bob A.
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Regular Agenda Item No. 2
Appointment of Citizens to Various Boards and Committees
To: Glenn Brown, City Manager
From: Sherry Mashburn, City Secretary
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding selection of
applicants to various Citizen Boards and Committees.
CITIZEN MEMBERSHIP
Cemetery Committee
Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals
Design Review Board
Historic Preservation Committee
Medical Corridor Advisory Committee
BVSWMA, Inc. Board of Directors
Zoning Board of Adjustment
Attachments:
Notebook of Citizen Committee applications provided prior to meeting.
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November 10, 2010
Regular Agenda Item No. 3
Rezoning for 2270 Greens Prairie Road
To: Glenn Brown, City Manager
From: Bob Cowell, AICP, Director of Planning & Development Services
Agenda Caption: Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an
Ordinance amending Chapter 12, “Unified Development Ordinance,” Section 4.2, “Official
Zoning Map,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, specifically
rezoning 1.04 acres from A-O Agricultural Open to C-1 General Commercial generally
located at 2270 Greens Prairie Road West. Case #10-00500190
Relationship to Strategic Goals: Financially Sustainable City Providing Response to Core
Services and Infrastructure, Neighborhood Integrity, and Diverse Growing Economy
Recommendation(s): The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at their
October 21, 2010 meeting and voted 6-0 to recommend approval of the rezoning request.
Staff also recommended approval of this rezoning request.
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 was previously
developed as part of the Greens Prairie Road right-of-way until 2005, when Green Prairie
Road was realigned to its current location. At that time, the City abandoned this portion of
right-of-way and the applicant acquired the property through the Quit Claim process. The
subject property is located between two properties which are zoned C-1 General
Commercial and owned by the applicant. A change from an A-O Agricultural Open zoning
classification to a C-1 General Commercial will allow the applicant to combine the three
properties into one building plot for future development (See graphic below).
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The City of College Station Future Land Use and Character Map designates the subject
property as Urban, while the City of College Station Concept Map classifies this area as
Growth Area II. The Urban land use designation generally allows for areas that have a
very intense level of development activities. These areas will tend to consist of
townhomes, duplexes, and high-density apartments. The Comprehensive Plan states
that the Urban portion of Growth Area II should be used for intense land use activities
including general commercial activities, office uses, and vertical mixed-use. The
applicant’s request to change the zoning classification to C-1 General Commercial will
allow the property to develop in a manner that is consistent with the Urban land use
designation.
2. Compatibility with the present zoning and conforming uses of nearby property
and with the character of the neighborhood: The subject property is bounded to
the east and west by property that is currently zoned C-1 General Commercial. Both
properties are owned by the applicant and are undeveloped at this time. The property
located to the southwest of the subject property is developed as the Forest Ridge
Elementary. Rezoning the subject property from A-O Agricultural Open to C-1 General
Commercial would be a continuation of the adjacent properties’ zoning classification.
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
requested change to a C-1 General Commercial zoning classification represents uses
that the Comprehensive Plan anticipates as being suitable for this area. The change from
an Agricultural Open zoning classification to a General Commercial zoning classification
will allow the applicant to consolidate the subject property with the adjacent vacant
property for future development.
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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
subject property consists of land that was previously classified as the Greens Prairie
Road public right-of-way prior to that road being realigned in 2005. Due to the small
size (1.04 acres) and narrow configuration of the subject property(approximately 85 feet
wide by approximately 630 feet long), there is not adequate space available for the type
of uses allowed in A-O Agricultural Open zoning district. Furthermore, because the
subject property is surrounded by properties that are currently zoned C-1 General
Commercial, those uses allowed in the Agricultural zoning district would not be suitable
in this location.
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:
The potential for this property to develop as a use allowed by its current A-O,
Agricultural Open zoning classification is limited due to the property’s small size and
unique location. While there is vacant, commercially-zoned property located adjacent to
the subject property, the proposed rezoning will allow the applicant to consolidate the
subject property and the adjacent property currently zoned C-1 General Commercial,
which is owned by the applicant, into one lot for future development.
6. Availability of water, wastewater, stormwater, and transportation facilities
generally suitable and adequate for the proposed use: Water service is currently
not available to serve the subject property; however, there is an existing 8-inch
waterline approximately 500 feet to the west which may be extended to the tract at the
time of site development. These utilities will be required to be designed and constructed
in accordance with the BCS Unified Design Guidelines. The subject tract has an existing
8-inch sanitary sewer line crossing the property on the north side, which is adequate for
the proposed use. The property is located within the Spring Creek Sanitary Sewer
Impact Fee Area. The property is located within the Spring Creek Drainage Basin;
however, it does not appear that any portion of the tract is designated as FEMA Special
Flood Hazard Area. Development of the tract will be required to meet the requirements
of the City’s Storm Water Design Guidelines, and site development impacts on the
drainage system will be evaluated further at that time.
This property has frontage on Greens Prairie Road, which is classified as a Major
Collector on the City of College Station Thoroughfare Plan. A traffic impact analysis was
not required for the subject property due to the proposed size of the project. By itself,
the subject property did not generate enough trips (52 trips per peak hour) to surpass
the UDO threshold of 150 vehicles trips per the peak hour and therefore a traffic impact
analysis was not required to rezone the property from A-O Agricultural Open to C-1
General Commercial. However, a traffic impact analysis may be required at time of site
plan, when the subject property is combined with the adjacent commercial properties to
form one larger building plot.
Budget & Financial Summary: N/A
Attachments:
1. Background Information
2. Aerial & Small Area Map (SAM)
3. Ordinance
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NOTIFICATIONS
Advertised Commission Hearing Date: October 21, 2010
Advertised Council Hearing Dates: November 10, 2010
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:
Castlegate Homeowner Association
Property owner notices mailed: 9
Contacts in support: Zero at the time of writing this staff report.
Contacts in opposition: Zero at the time of writing this staff report.
Inquiry contacts: One at the time of writing this staff report.
ADJACENT LAND USES
Direction Comprehensive Plan Zoning Land Use
North Freeway/Expressway A-O Agricultural Open William D. Fitch
Parkway
South Estate A-O Agricultural Open Large-lot home sites
East Growth Area II /
Urban
C-1 General
Commercial
Vacant
West Growth Area II /
Urban and
Institutional
C-1 General
Commercial
Vacant and Forest
Ridge Elementary
DEVELOPMENT HISTORY
Annexation: 2002
Zoning: Agricultural Open (2002)
Final Plat: N/A
Site development: Vacant
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Regular Agenda Item No. 4
Valley Park Center, Lots 3 & 4 – 20 ft Public Utility Easement Abandonment
To: Glenn Brown, City Manager
From: Bob Cowell, Director of Planning and Development Services
Agenda Caption: Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion approving
an ordinance vacating and abandoning a 5,666 square foot, 20-foot wide public utility
easement, which is located on Lots 3 & 4 of the Valley Park Center Subdivision according to
the plat recorded in Volume 7675, Page 282 of the Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas.
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends approval of the ordinance.
Summary: This easement abandonment accommodates future development of this
subject tract. There are no public or private utilities in the subject portion of easement to
be abandoned.
The 5,666 square foot, 20-foot wide public utility easement, which is located on Lots 3 & 4
of the Valley Park Center Subdivision according to the plat recorded in Volume 7675, Page
282 of the Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas.
Budget & Financial Summary: N/A
Attachments:
1. Attachment 1 - Vicinity Map
2. Attachment 2 - Location Map
3. Attachment 3 - Ordinance
4. Attachment 4 - Ordinance Exhibit "A"
5. Attachment 5 - Application for Abandonment (On file with the City Secretary)
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ORDINANCE NO. _________________
AN ORDINANCE MAKING CERTAIN AFFIRMATIVE FINDINGS AND
VACATING AND ABANDONING A 5,666 SQUARE FOOT, 20-FOOT WIDE
PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT, WHICH IS LOCATED ON LOTS 3 & 4 OF THE
VALLEY PARK CENTER SUBDIVISION ACCORDING TO THE PLAT
RECORDED IN VOLUME 7675, PAGE 282 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF BRAZOS
COUNTY, TEXAS.
WHEREAS, the City of College Station, Texas, has received an application for the
vacation and abandonment of a 5,666 square foot, 20-foot wide public utility easement,
which is located on Lots 3 & 4 of the Valley Park Center Subdivision according to the
plat recorded in Volume 7675, Page 282 of the Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas,
as described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto (such portion hereinafter referred to as the
“Easement”); and
WHEREAS, in order for the Easement to be vacated and abandoned by the City Council
of the City of College Station, Texas, the City Council must make certain affirmative
findings; now therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE
STATION, TEXAS:
PART 1: That after opening and closing a public hearing, the City Council finds the
following pertaining to the vacating and abandoning of the Easement
described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part of this ordinance
for all purposes.
1. Abandonment of the Easement will not result in property that does
not have access to public roadways or utilities.
2. There is no public need or use for the Easement.
3. There is no anticipated future public need or use for the Easement.
4. Abandonment of the Easement will not impact access for all public
utilities to serve current and future customers.
PART 2: That the Easement as described in Exhibit “A” be abandoned and vacated
by the City.
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ORDINANCE NO. __________________ Page 2
PASSED, ADOPTED and APPROVED this _______ day of _________________, 2010.
APPROVED:
____________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
City Secretary
APPROVED:
______________________________
City Attorney
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November 10, 2010
Regular Agenda Item No. 5
Wellborn Area Annexation Discussion
To: Glenn Brown, City Manager
From: Bob Cowell, AICP, CNU-A, Director of Planning & Development Services
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding annexation of
portions of the College Station ETJ, southwest of the City limits including properties located
on the west and east sides of FM2154, generally referred to as the Wellborn area.
Relationship to Strategic Goals: Financially Sustainable City Providing Response to Core
Services and Infrastructure, Neighborhood Integrity, and Diverse Growing Economy
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends that the Council provide direction to staff
regarding initiation of annexation of the properties in question.
Summary: Council has engaged in discussions with Wellborn area residents regarding
various methods that may be available to address issues and opportunities raised by the
residents. During these discussions Council identified annexation combined with various
other actions (small area plan development, Wellborn-specific zoning and codes, etc.) as the
most appropriate method for addressing these issues and opportunities. As requested by
Council, staff has identified an area that may be annexed in accordance with Texas Local
Government Code. Staff is requesting Council direction on initiating annexation of the area
in question. If annexation is initiated staff is also seeking direction from Council on
initiating the development/implementation of the other actions noted above.
A map of the proposed area has been attached for reference as well as a conceptual
timeline for the completion of the annexation.
Budget & Financial Summary: Detailed revenue projections and service costs will be
developed as part of the preparation of the service plan and will be provided to the Council
as the annexation process proceeds.
Attachments:
1. Map of proposed annexation area
2. Conceptual timeline of annexation process
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Annexation Timeline w/Dates
Scenario One
(Exempt Process)
Direction from City Council/Initiate Annexation Planning Process/
Annexation Team Meeting(s)
(November 2010)
To Planning & Zoning Commission
For Recommendation
(December 2010)
Ordinance Establishing Public Hearing Dates
(December 2010)
Prepare Annexation Service Plan
(January 2011)
Send Public Hearing Notices
(February 2011)
Council Holds two Public Hearings
(March 2011)
Council Adopts Annexation Ordinance
(April 2011)
Survey Work/Offer Development Agreements 210 days (7 months) 60 days Total Timeframe 105
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