HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/13/2019 - Regular Agenda Packet - City CouncilCity Council Regular
College Station, TX
Meeting Agenda - Final
City Hall
1101 Texas Ave
College Station, TX 77840
City Hall Council Chambers6:00 PMMonday, May 13, 2019
1. Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation, Consider Absence Request.
Presentation
•Presentation of The Arts Council - College Arts Scholarship Winners
•Presentation proclaiming May as National Bike Month
•Presentation proclaiming May 19th – 25th as National Public Works Week
Hear Visitors: During this time a citizen may address the City Council on any item which
does not appear on the posted Agenda. Registration forms are available in the Office of the
City Secretary. This form should be completed and returned to the office by 5:30 PM on the
day of the Council meeting. Upon stepping to the podium the speaker must state their name
and city of residence, including the state of residence if the city is located out of state .
Speakers are encouraged to identify their College Station neighborhood or geographic
location. Each speaker's remarks are limited to three minutes. A group of five or more may
register at the Office of the City Secretary by 5:30 PM on the day of the meeting and
designate an individual to speak for 10 minutes on their behalf. All signers must be in
attendance when the speaker is introduced and may not speak individually during Hear
Visitors. A speaker who wishes to include computer -based information while addressing
the Council must provide the electronic file to the City Secretary by noon on the day of the
Council meeting. During presentations a series of timer lights will change from green to
yellow and an alarm will sound after two and one -half or nine and one -half minutes to signal
thirty seconds remaining. When time expires the timer light will change to red, the final
alarm will sound, and the speaker must conclude the remarks. The City Council will listen
and receive the information presented by the speaker, 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
At the discretion of the Mayor, individuals may be allowed to speak on a Consent Agenda
Item. Individuals who wish to address the City Council on a consent 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.
2. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on consent agenda items which consists
of ministerial or "housekeeping" items required by law. Items may be removed from the
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consent agenda by majority vote of the Council.
Presentation, discussion, and possible action on minutes for:
• April 25, 2019 Workshop
• April 25, 2019 Regular
19-02472a.
Sponsors:Smith
WKSHP042519 DRAFT Minutes
RM042519 DRAFT Minutes
Attachments:
Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the award of
RFP 19-028, Annual Electric System Construction and Maintenance
Labor, to two (2) vendors for a total amount of $1,500,000. The two
vendors are Kasparian Underground, LLC dba H&B Contractors for a
not to exceed amount of $600,000 and Primoris T&D Services LLC for
a not to exceed amount of $900,000.
19-01782b.
Sponsors:Crabb
19-028 Evaluation - Council SummaryAttachments:
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve a contract
amendment to the Employee Health Clinic contract between the City of
College Station and CHI St. Joseph Health to extend the agreement
term through December 31, 2019, to align with the City's benefit plan
year.
19-02142c.
Sponsors:Pond
Employee Health Clinic Agreement First AmendmentAttachments:
Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a resolution
adopting the Emergency Management Plan (EMP) dated May 2019.
19-02202d.
Sponsors:McMahan
EMP Resolution 5-1-19
EMP May 2019 Exhibit A
Attachments:
Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a resolution
adopting the Mitigation Action Plan titled “Mitigating Risk: Protecting
Brazos County from All Hazards 2019-2024."
19-02222e.
Sponsors:McMahan
Mitigation Action Plan 2019-2024 Exh A
Mitigation Action Plan Resolution 5-1-19
Attachments:
Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a resolution
reappointing Brian Hilton as the Emergency Management Coordinator.
19-02232f.
Sponsors:McMahan
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TDEM Form 147 College Station.pdf
EMC Resolution 5-1-19
Attachments:
Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a construction
contract with Jamail and Smith Construction, LP, in the amount of
$153,394.92 for construction at three parks: Lincoln Recreation
Center basketball pavilion structure painting and repairs, installing a
water drinking fountain, court resurfacing, and lighting upgrades; the
installation of water drinking fountains at Lick Creek Park; and
concrete pads for bench installations at Cove of Nantucket Park.
19-02242g.
Sponsors:Schmitz
Lick Creek Revised Proposal
Nantucket Revised Proposal
Rec Center Revised
Attachments:
Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a change order in the
amount of $9,925 to the TriTech Subscription Service, License and
Use Agreement related to the police CAD/RMS project.
19-02272h.
Sponsors:Menon
Change Order CADRMSAttachments:
Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the renewal of
a contract with Brazos Valley Softball Umpires Association to provide
officiating services for City athletic leagues, programs and
tournaments in an amount not to exceed $125,000 per year.
19-02292i.
Sponsors:Schmitz
Regular Agenda
Individuals who wish to address the City Council on an item posted as a Public Hearing
shall register with the Office of the City Secretary. Registration forms are available in the
Office of the City Secretary. This form should be completed and returned to the office by
5:30 PM on the day of the Council meeting. Upon stepping to the podium the speaker must
state their name and city of residence, including the state of residence if the city is located
out of state. Speakers are encouraged to identify their College Station neighborhood or
geographic location. Each speaker's remarks are limited to three minutes. A group of five
or more may register at the Office of the City Secretary by 5:30 PM on the day of the
meeting and designate an individual to speak for 10 minutes on their behalf. All signers
must be in attendance when the speaker is introduced and may not speak individually
during that Public Hearing. A speaker who wishes to include computer -based information
while addressing the Council must provide the electronic file to the City Secretary by noon
on the day of the Council meeting. During presentations a series of timer lights will change
from green to yellow and an alarm will sound after two and one -half or nine and one -half
minutes to signal thirty seconds remaining. When time expires the timer light will change to
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red, the final alarm will sound, and the speaker must conclude the remarks. If Council
needs additional information from the general public after the Public Hearing is closed some
limited comments may be allowed at the discretion of the Mayor. Comments should not
personally attack other speakers, Council or staff.
Presentation, discussion, and possible action on an ordinance
authorizing the issuance of up to $82,000,000 in principal amount of
“City of College Station, Texas Certificates of Obligation, Series 2019”;
delegating the authority to certain City Officials to execute certain
documents relating to the sale of the certificates; approving and
authorizing instruments and procedures relating to the certificates; and
enacting other provisions relating to the subject.
19-02431.
Sponsors:Leonard
Certificates of Obligation Coversheet-2019
Ordinance (CO) (ver 1)
POS-College Station Series 2019
Attachments:
Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action
regarding a resolution of the City Council, authorizing the
establishment of Public Utility Easements for the Huntington Sanitary
Sewer Trunk Line Project within 2.079 acre and 0.079 acre portions of
College Station greenways located generally east of Lakeway Drive
and north of William D. Fitch Parkway, plus the City Council
determination that the use of greenway property is allowable and that
no other feasible or prudent alternative exists for the Public Utility
Easements for the project, and that all reasonable planning measures
have been taken to minimize the harm to such greenways.
19-02092.
Sponsors:Bridges
Change in Use Resolution
Exhibit A - Metes & Bounds and Exhibits
Map - Huntington Sewer Trunk Line
Attachments:
Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an
appointment to the Parks and Recreation Board.
19-02103.
Sponsors:Smith
4.Presentation, possible action, and discussion on future agenda items and review of
standing list of Council generated agenda items: A Council Member may inquire about a
subject for which notice has not been given. A statement of specific factual information or
the recitation of existing policy may be given. Any deliberation shall be limited to a proposal
to place the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting.
5. Adjourn.
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The City Council may adjourn into Executive Session to consider any item listed on this
agenda if a matter is raised that is appropriate for Executive Session discussion. An
announcement will be made of the basis for the Executive Session discussion.
I certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted at College Station City Hall, 1101
Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas, on May 9, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.
_____________________
City Secretary
This building is wheelchair accessible. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this
meeting and who may need accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services such as
interpreters, readers, or large print are asked to contact the City Secretary’s Office at (979)
764-3541, TDD at 1-800-735-2989, or email adaassistance@cstx.gov at least two business
days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. If the City does
not receive notification at least two business days prior to the meeting, the City will make a
reasonable attempt to provide the necessary accommodations.
Penal Code § 30.07. Trespass by License Holder with an Openly Carried Handgun.
"Pursuant to Section 30.07, Penal Code (Trespass by License Holder with an Openly
Carried Handgun) A Person Licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411,
Government Code (Handgun Licensing Law), may not enter this Property with a
Handgun that is Carried Openly."
Codigo Penal § 30.07. Traspasar Portando Armas de Mano al Aire Libre con Licencia.
“Conforme a la Seccion 30.07 del codigo penal (traspasar portando armas de mano
al aire libre con licencia), personas con licencia bajo del Sub-Capitulo H, Capitulo
411, Codigo de Gobierno (Ley de licencias de arma de mano), no deben entrar a esta
propiedad portando arma de mano al aire libre.”
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City Hall
1101 Texas Ave
College Station, TX 77840
College Station, TX
Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:119-0247 Name:Minutes
Status:Type:Minutes Agenda Ready
File created:In control:5/7/2019 City Council Regular
On agenda:Final action:5/13/2019
Title:Presentation, discussion, and possible action on minutes for:
• April 25, 2019 Workshop
• April 25, 2019 Regular
Sponsors:Tanya Smith
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:WKSHP042519 DRAFT Minutes
RM042519 DRAFT Minutes
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.
Presentation, discussion, and possible action on minutes for:
• April 25, 2019 Workshop
• April 25, 2019 Regular
Relationship to Strategic Goals:
·Good Governance
Recommendation(s): Approval
Summary:N/A
Budget & Financial Summary: None
Attachments:
• April 25, 2019 Workshop
• April 25, 2019 Regular
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
APRIL 25, 2019
STATE OF TEXAS §
§
COUNTY OF BRAZOS §
Present:
Karl Mooney, Mayor
Council:
Bob Brick
Jerome Rektorik
Linda Harvell
Elianor Vessali
John Nichols
Dennis Maloney
City Staff:
Bryan Woods, City Manager
Jeff Capps, Assistant City Manager
Carla Robinson, City Attorney
Tanya Smith, City Secretary
Ian Whittenton, Deputy City Secretary
1. 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 Mooney at 4:01 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, 2019 in the Council Chambers of the City of
College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 7784 0.
2. 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 4:01
p.m. on Thursday, April 25, 2019 in order to continue discussing matters pertaining to:
A. Consultation with Attorney to seek advice regarding pending or contemplated litigation; to wit:
Kathryn A. Stever-Harper as Executrix for the Estate of John Wesley Harper v. City of
College Station and Judy Meeks; No. 15,977-PC in the County Court No. 1, Brazos
County, Texas; and
McCrory Investments II, LLC d/b/a Southwest Stor Mor v. City of College Station; Cause
No. 17-000914-CV-361; In the 361st District Court, Brazos County, Texas
City of College Station v. Gerry Saum, Individually, and as Independent Executrix of the
Estate of Susan M. Wood, Deceased; Cause No. 17-002742-CV-361; In the 361st District
Court, Brazos County, Texas
Carrie McIver v. City of College Station; Cause No. 18-003271-CV-85; In the 85th District
Court, Brazos County, Texas
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B. Deliberation on the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or
dismissal of a public officer; to wit:
Council Self-Evaluation
City Manager
The Executive Session recessed at 5:13 p.m.
3. Reconvene from Executive Session and take action, if any.
No action was taken.
4. Presentation, discussion, and possible action, and a joint meeting of the Planning and
Zoning Commission and the City Council, regarding the 2018 and 2019 Planning & Zoning
Commission’s Plan of Work.
Jane Kee, P&Z Chair called to order the P&Z Commission joint meeting at 5:16 p.m.
Jane Kee, P&Z Chair, presented an update on accomplishments related to the 2018 Plan of Work
and the recommended 2019 Plan of Work. The Commission’s Plan of Work is updated and
reported annually to seek input and concurrence from the Council. Following discussion of the
draft Plan of Work in the joint meeting, the Commission may adopt the Plan by majority vote of
the members present.
Council directed the P&Z Commission to move forward with what has been presented.
Jane Kee, P&Z Chair closed the P&Z Commission joint meeting at 5:38 p.m.
5. Presentation, possible action and discussion on items listed on the consent agenda.
No items were pulled from Consent for clarification.
6. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the Thomas Park Improvements
Master Plan Options.
David Schmitz, Parks and Recreation Director, stated that staff designed the Thomas Park
Improvements Master Plan, laying out various options identifying additional amenities for the
linear corridor of Thomas Park. Each amenity is listed with an opinion of probable construction
costs. The recent Parks and Recreation Survey showed the top three amenities for Thomas Park
were:
1. New Swimming Pool
2. Splash Pad
3. Dog Park
At the April 9th 2019 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting Paul Dyson made a motion to
spend the one million set aside by Council on the covered tennis court, a dog park and 2 cov ered
picnic tables on the North end of Thomas Park and Ann Hays seconded the motion. A vote was
called with seven (7) in favor, one (1) opposed, and one (1) abstention. The motion passed.
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Mayor Mooney recessed the Workshop at 6:04 p.m.
Workshop reconvened at 8:30 p.m.
Council would like to see a comprehensive strategic plan for the entirety of Thomas Park, keeping
in mind that the budgeted FY19 funds may be added to additional funds in a FY20 budget.
Majority of the Council concurred with a decreased speed limit, cover areas, parking, maintenance
and additions, and possibly a pool included in a future strategic plan but do not wish to see a dog
park nor a splash pad.
7. Council Calendar
Council reviewed the calendar.
8. Discussion, review, and possible action regarding the following meetings: Animal Shelter
Board, Annexation Task Force, Arts Council of Brazos Valley, Architectural Advisory
Committee, Arts Council Sub-committee, Audit Committee, Bicycle, Pedestrian, and
Greenways Advisory Board, Bio-Corridor Board of Adjustments, Blinn College Brazos
Valley Advisory Committee, Brazos County Health Dept., Brazos Valley Council of
Governments, Brazos Valley Economic Development Corporation, Bryan/College Station
Chamber of Commerce, Budget and Finance Committee, BVSWMA, BVWACS,
Compensation and Benefits Committee, Experience Bryan -College Station, Design Review
Board, Economic Development Committee, FBT/Texas Aggies Go to War, Gulf Coast
Strategic Highway Coalition, Historic Preservation Committee, Interfaith Dialogue
Association, Intergovernmental Committee, Joint Relief Funding Review Committee,
Landmark Commission, Library Board, Metropolitan Planning Organization, Parks and
Recreation Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, Research Valley Technology Council,
Regional Transportation Committee for Council of Governments, Sister Cities Association,
Spring Creek Local Government Corporation, Transportation and Mobility Committee,
TAMU Economic Development, TAMU Student Senate, Texas Municipal League, Twin City
Endowment, Walk with the Mayor, YMCA, Youth Advisory Council, Zoning Board of
Adjustments, (Notice of Agendas posted on City Hall bulletin board).
Councilmember Vessali reported on BVWACS.
Councilmember Rektorik reported on EDC.
Mayor Mooney reported on Gulf Coast Strategic Highway Coalition.
9. Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Mooney adjourned the workshop of the College Station
City Council at 9:41 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, 2019.
________________________
Karl Mooney, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________
Tanya Smith, City Secretary
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
APRIL 25, 2019
STATE OF TEXAS §
§
COUNTY OF BRAZOS §
Present:
Karl Mooney, Mayor
Council:
Bob Brick
Jerome Rektorik
Linda Harvell
Elianor Vessali
John Nichols
Dennis Maloney
City Staff:
Bryan Woods, City Manager
Jeff Capps, Assistant City Manager
Carla Robinson, City Attorney
Tanya Smith, City Secretary
Ian Whittenton, 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 Mooney at 6:13 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, 2019 in the Council Chambers of the City of
College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 7784 0.
1. Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation, consider absence request.
Presentation and recognition for the Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District to
present Pebble Creek Country Club with the 2018 "Groundwater Conservationist of the Year
Award" for Commercial Irrigation.
Alan Day and Megan Haas with the BV Groundwater Conservation District, announced that the
Pebble Creek Country Club had achieved the 2018 "Groundwater Conservationist of the Year
Award" for Commercial Irrigation. A plaque was presented to Justin London with the Pebble Creek
Country Club.
Presentation proclaiming May 5-11, 2019 as Drinking Water Awareness Week.
Mayor Mooney presented the proclamation and proclaimed May 5-11, 2019 as Drinking Water
Awareness Week. Present to accept the proclamation was Jennifer Nations, Water Services Program
Coordinator.
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Presentation proclaiming April 22-26, 2019 as National Community Development Week.
Mayor Mooney presented the proclamation and proclaimed May 5-11, 2019 as National Community
Development Week. Present to accept the proclamation were Debbie Eller, Director of Community
Services; Gus Roman, Assistant Director of Community Services; David Brower, Community
Development Analyst; Brian Piscacek, Assistant to City Manager/Special Project; and Raney
Whitwell, Code Enforcement Officer.
Presentation proclaiming May 5-11, 2019 as Municipal Clerk's Week.
Mayor Mooney presented a proclamation to the City Secretary’s Office on behalf of all Municipal
Clerk’s, proclaiming May 5-11, 2019 as Municipal Clerks Week, and for the vital services the
perform all their exemplary dedication to the communities they represent.
Hear Visitors Comments
Elianor Vessali, College Station, came before Council to honor the service and sacrifice of Air Force
Airman 1st Class, Corey C. Owens.
Suzanne Drolesky, College Station, submitted written comments on her concerns with Thomas Park.
Diane Davis, College Station, came before council because she does not understand why the city is
considering other options when the citizens voted in a recent survey in favor of a new pool in Thomas
Park.
Anthony Foote, College Station, came before Council stated his concerns with having a dog park in
Thomas Park. He believes the open park has never been a problem with owners and their dogs, plus
the area is too small for a dog park.
Rachel Smith, College Station, came before Council to state her concerns about eliminating Thomas
Pool and the need to reinvest in the neighborhood and replace the pool.
Patsy Johnson, College Station, came before Council to give her analysis of a 2018 survey which
showed support for replacing the pool at Thomas Park and should have given stronger direction to
the overall renovations at Thomas Pool.
Carrie Morgan, College Station, submitted written comments on her concerns with Thomas Park.
Paul Morgan, College Station, submitted written comments on his concerns with Thomas Park.
Melissa McIlhaney, College Station, came before Council stating she moved to this neighborhood
because of Thomas Park and its pool. She is also of the opinion that homes in the neighborhood
have large yards and the area does not need a dog park.
Mary Saslow, College Station, came before Council and stated she was on the Parks Board 40 years
ago, and the decisions that were made directly influenced not only this park but future parks. She
explained that there are many memories made at good parks and a new pool here would benefit the
community.
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Tom Dew, College Station, stated he has been a resident of the area adjacent to the proposed dog
park for 30 years and he is opposed to the dog park but in favor of repairs to existing facilities and a
new pool. He also has concerns about the current speed limit around the perimeter of the park.
Glenn Pruitt, College Station, stated his concerns about the lighted tennis and basketball courts. He
feels the crime level will increase and the city needs to look at decreasing the speed limit around
Thomas Park
CONSENT AGENDA
2a. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of minutes for:
April 11, 2019 Workshop Meeting
April 11, 2019 Regular Meeting
2b. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on approving an annual blanket purchase
order for the purchase of repair parts and repair labor for fire trucks from Lonestar
Freightliner Group, LLC through the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative. Estimated annual
expenditure: $180,000.
2c. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Change Order Number 1 to the
Graham Road Substation in the amount of $352,269.84 and revising the date of substantial
completion from October 1, 2019 to January 31st, 2020.
2d. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding approval of a renewal of a service
contract between the City of College Station and All Around Tree Service, Inc., for an annual
amount not to exceed $150,000 for landscaping, tree trimming and removal services.
2e. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a construction contract in the
amount of $281,998 with Bayer Construction Electrical Contractors, Inc. for the installation
of a traffic signal at the intersection of Barron Road and Alexandria Avenue.
2f. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on Ordinance No. 2019-4087 amending
Chapter 8, "Business" Article VII, "Secondhand Dealers" of the Code of Ordinances relating
to secondhand dealers.
2g. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to consider Ordinance No. 2019-4088
amending Chapter 40, "Utilities", of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station,
Texas, by amending Division 5: Drought Contingency and Water Emergency Plan in its
entirety.
2h. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to consider Resolution No. 04-25-19-2h to
adopt an updated Water Conservation Plan, as required by TWDB and TCEQ.
2i. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2019-4089
amending: (A) Chapter 2, “Administration,” Article Vi, “Boards And Commissions,” Division
2, “Historic Preservation Committee,” Section 2-170, “Membership,” and Division 4, “Parks
and Recreation Advisory Board,” Section 2-226, “Creation; Membership;” (B) Chapter 103,
“Buildings and Building Regulations,” Article II, “Administration and Enforcement,”
Division 2, “Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals; Appeals and Variances,”
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Section 103-45, “Membership and Conflict of Interest;” and (C) Appendix A, “Unified
Development Ordinance,” Article 1, “General Provisions,” Section 2.6, “Bicycle, Pedestrian,
and Greenways Advisory Board,” Subsection B, “Membership and Terms,” 2, “Terms,” and
Article 2, “Development Review Bodies,” Section 2.2, “Planning and Zoning Commission,”
Subsection B, “Membership and Terms,” 2, “Terms,” and 3, “Term Limits,” and Section 2.5,
“Design Review Board,” Subsection B, “Membership and Terms,” of the Code of Ordinances
of the City of College Station, Texas, to stagger appointments to City Boards And Committees
in order to allow the City Council to make annual appointments.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Rektorik and a second by Councilmember
Nichols, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the Consent Agenda.
The motion carried unanimously.
REGULAR AGENDA
Mayor Mooney pulled Regular Agenda Item # 6 out of order to be presented first on the agenda.
6. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the appointment of City Council,
Planning & Zoning Commission, and citizen representatives to the Comprehensive Plan
Evaluation Committee.
Justin Golbabai, Planning and Development, provided a brief overview of the Comprehensive Plan
Evaluation Committee (CPEC) that will serve as the steering committee for the Comprehensive Plan
10-Year review process and will provide direction in the development of the Comprehensive Plan
10-Year Evaluation and Appraisal Report.
At the March 21st Planning & Zoning Commission Retreat the Commiss ion recommended that the
CPEC consist of three City Council members, three P&Z Commissioners, and five citizens,
including one Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) representative. On April 18, 2019, the Commission
considered recommendations for P&Z member appointments.
Council increased the citizen’s members to seven (7) representatives; six (6) citizens and one (1)
ETJ member.
Councilmembers representatives are: John Nichols, Linda Harvell, and Elianor Vessali
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Nichols and a second by Councilmember
Rektorik, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the P&Z
recommendation of Dennis Christianson, Elizabeth Cunha, Jeremy Osborne and an alternate, Joe
Guerra, as the P&Z representatives to the Comprehensive Plan Evaluation Committee. The motion
carried unanimously.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Maloney and a second by Councilmember
Rektorik, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to appoint Brian Bochner,
Keith Brimley, Michael Buckley, Clint Cooper, Lisa Halperin, Julie Schultz and ETJ – Shana Elliott
to the Comprehensive Plan Evaluation Committee. The motion carried unanimously.
1. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2019-
4090 amending the Comprehensive Plan - Future Land Use and Character Map from Estate
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to Restricted Suburban for approximately 13 acres, generally located at 1402 Bird Pond Road
and 1404 Bird Pond Road.
Rachel Lazo, Planning and Development, stated that the applicant has requested an amendment to
the Comprehensive Plan’s Future Land Use and Character Map from Estate to Restricted Suburban
as a step toward permitting a residential subdivision on approximately 13 acres located south of the
adjacent Bird Pond Estates. The subject property and properties to the north and east are primarily
designated Estate on the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map, while the
properties to the south and west across Rock Prairie Road are designated Restricted Suburban. Mrs.
Lazo explained that the proposed amendment shifts the existing Restricted Suburban designation
further to the north to encompass all of the subject property. Further amendments to allow more
intense land uses in this area are discouraged due to a limited future street network and utility
constraints in this area, as well as to retain the existing rural character anticipated by the
Comprehensive Plan.
Staff believes there is limited opportunity to expand the Restricted Suburban land use further east
due to the majority of the area being comprised of either large amounts of floodplain or existing
estate and rural homes. The request neither furthers, nor limits the general goals of the
Comprehensive Plan. However, the amendment limits more specific goals stated as a part of Growth
Area III which indicates a desire to protect the prevailing rural character of this area.
The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item on April 4, 2019 and voted 6-0 to
recommend approval. Staff also recommends approval.
At approximately 7:30 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing.
There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:30 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Maloney and a second by Councilmember
Nichols, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2019-
4090 amending the Comprehensive Plan - Future Land Use and Character Map from Estate to
Restricted Suburban for approximately 13 acres, generally located at 1402 Bird Pond Road and 1404
Bird Pond Road. The motion carried unanimously.
2. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No.
2019-4091 amending Appendix “A”, “Unified Development Ordinance,” Section 4.2 “Official
Zoning Map,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas by changing the
zoning district boundaries from E Estate to PDD Planned Development District on
approximately 13 acres of land, generally located at 1402 Bird Pond Road and 1404 Bird Pond
Road.
Rachel Lazo, Planning and Development, stated that this request is to rezone approximately 13 acres
located at 1402 and 1404 Bird Pond Road from E Estate to PDD Planned Development District with
a base zoning district of RS Restricted Suburban. She explained that for consistency, the Concept
Plan includes Restricted Suburban-sized lots for the portion of the development adjacent to the
developing Waterford Heights Subdivision, and Estate-style lots adjacent to the existing Bird Pond
Estates (Area 1 on the Concept Plan). As provided by the applicant, the stated purpose and intent of
the requested PDD is “to provide single-family Restricted Suburban lots to meet the high demand
for lots near the Medical District which will have more urban land uses.” The applicant offers the
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following as community benefits to off-set the requested modification: less dense Estate-style lots
in Area 1 on the Concept Plan to allow for a transition to the abutting established Bird Pond Estates
subdivision.
The modification requested, RS Restricted Suburban, is proposed as the base zoning district with a
modification to not connect the proposed development to the existing projection of Yellow Tanger
Court from Bird Pond Estates. The developer has requested this modification in response to the
desires of the Bird Pond Estates Homeowners Association, as detailed in the accompanying letter of
support from the HOA.
Staff is recommending denial of this modification request. The subject tract was originally planned
as Phase 3 of the Bird Pond Estates subdivision, but never constructed. Yellow Tanger Court stubs
to the subject tract from Bird Pond Estates and Crystal Lane projects from Waterford Heights
currently under construction as shown below.
The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item on April 4, 2019 and voted 6 -0 to
recommend approval of the PDD and associated Concept Plan, including a proposed street extension
modification. Staff also recommends approval of the PDD Planned Development District zoning,
but believes the street extension should be made.
At approximately 7:44 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing.
Sid Hodges, College Station, stated he is not in favor of opening up his neighborhood by connecting
Bird Pond Estates and Crystal Lane projects from Waterford Heights.
Bob Yancy, College Station, came before Council asking for approval of the change of the zoning
district boundaries from E Estate to PDD Planned Development District located at 1402 Bird Pond
Road and 1404 Bird Pond Road.
There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:50 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Vessali and a second by Councilmember
Rektorik, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2019-
4091 amending Appendix “A”, “Unified Development Ordinance,” Section 4.2 “Official Zoning
Map,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas by changing the zoning
district boundaries from E Estate to PDD Planned Development District on approximately 13 acres
of land, generally located at 1402 Bird Pond Road and 1404 Bird Pond Road, as submitted and with
the P&Z recommendations. The motion carried unanimously.
3. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on approving a Professional Architectural &
Engineering Contract with Wantman Group, Inc. in the amount of $188,035, to complete a
Northgate District Study and Plan to Address Operational Challenges.
Debbie Eller, Community Services Director, stated that this contract will allow the City to hire
Wantman Group, Inc. to complete a study of the Northgate District. Big Red Dog Engineering, a
division of Wantman Group, Inc., will be performing the work and was selected from six (6)
responses received through a Request for Qualifications process.
There are four elements to the proposed project approach:
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Identify locations within the Northgate District that have the potential for improved mobility
and operations.
Identify additional uses for the public realm that could serve as vibrant centers of activity for
the Northgate District. Parks, plazas, and open space networks can serve to create stronger
connections within the area. Analyze key periods during different times/days of the week to
understand the differing conditions and operations that the Northgate District experiences.
To improve public safety and accessibility, locate opportunities to improve and address
lighting, landscaping, and solid waste needs in the Northgate District while considering the
use and implementation of wireless broadband connectivity.
Provide a set of cost estimates, along with funding strategies, potential quick-build options,
and a priority project list for short-term, near-term, and long-term implementation.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Nichols and a second by Mayor Mooney, the
City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve a Professional Architectural &
Engineering Contract with Wantman Group, Inc. in the amount of $188,035; to complete a Northgate
District Study and Plan to Address Operational Challenges. The motion carried unanimously.
4. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a construction contract with Thalle
Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $10,932,672.50 for the construction of the Lick
Creek Trunk Line Project and Resolution No. 04-25-19-04 Declaring Intention to Reimburse
Certain Expenditures with Proceeds from Debt.
Emily Fisher, Assistant Director of Public Works, stated that this project includes the construction
of a 48-inch and 54-inch PVC sanitary sewer line from the Lick Creek WWTP, north, to W.D. Fitch.
The 54-inch sewer line extends from the Lick Creek WWTP north through Lick Creek Park up to
the southern boundary of the Pebble Creek golf course. The sewer line will reduce to a 48-inch line
and continue north through the Pebble Creek golf course to tie onto an existing 48-inch line just
north of W.D. Fitch. Two pipe material options were bid with the project, PVC and Fiberglass
Reinforced Pipe. PVC was chosen based on the significant cost savings as compared to Fiberglass
Reinforced pipe. This line has been identified in the wastewater master plan and in the future will
carry diverted flows from Carter Creek WWTP to the Lick Creek plant.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Nichols and a second by Councilmember
Rektorik, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve a construction
contract with Thalle Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $10,932,672.50 for the
construction of the Lick Creek Trunk Line Project and Resolution No. 04-25-19-04 Declaring
Intention to Reimburse Certain Expenditures with Proceeds from Debt. The motion carried
unanimously.
5. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the approval to purchase
$460,396.34 of shelving from Lone Star Furnishings on Buy Board Contract #503 -16, with
project funds, as a portion of the furnishings for the newly renovated Larry J. Ringer Library.
Erica Wozniak, state that the Larry J. Ringer renovation project budgeted $875,000 to purchase the
necessary furnishings for the newly renovated building. The shelving requested by the library staff,
at a cost of $460,396.34, has a lead time of 12 weeks. Staff is requesting approval to purchase this
item now in order to meet the project completion date, and a request to purchase the remaining
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furnishings will be presented to council at a later date. The total cost of all of the requested furniture
is within the budgeted amount of $875,000.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Harvell and a second by Councilmember
Brick, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the purchase of
$460,396.34 for shelving from Lone Star Furnishings on Buy Board Contract #503-16, with project
funds, as a portion of the furnishings for the newly renovated Larry J. Ringer Library. The motion
carried unanimously.
Regular Agenda Item # 6 was moved to the first item of the regular agenda items.
7. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on future agenda items and review of standing
list of Council generated agenda items: A Council Member may inquire about a subject for
which notice has not been given. A statement of specific factual information or the recitation
of existing policy may be given. Any deliberation shall be limited to a proposal to place the
subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting.
Councilmember Maloney requested a future agenda item on water rates for residential and
commercial and how these integrate with groundwater conservation.
Councilmember Vessali requested a future agenda item on “clawback” provisions in our staff
education and training as well as a presentation on the education and training budgets for
departments.
8. Adjournment.
There being no further business, Mayor Mooney adjourned the Regular Meeting of the City Council
at 8:23 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, 2019.
________________________
Karl Mooney, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Tanya Smith, City Secretary
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:119-0178 Name:Annual Electric System Construction & Maintenance
Labor Contracts
Status:Type:Contract Consent Agenda
File created:In control:4/5/2019 City Council Regular
On agenda:Final action:5/13/2019
Title:Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the award of RFP 19-028, Annual Electric
System Construction and Maintenance Labor, to two (2) vendors for a total amount of $1,500,000.
The two vendors are Kasparian Underground, LLC dba H&B Contractors for a not to exceed amount
of $600,000 and Primoris T&D Services LLC for a not to exceed amount of $900,000.
Sponsors:Timothy Crabb
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:19-028 Evaluation - Council Summary
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.
Presentation,discussion,and possible action regarding the award of RFP 19-028,Annual Electric
System Construction and Maintenance Labor,to two (2)vendors for a total amount of $1,500,000.
The two vendors are Kasparian Underground,LLC dba H&B Contractors for a not to exceed amount
of $600,000 and Primoris T&D Services LLC for a not to exceed amount of $900,000.
Relationship to Strategic Goals: (Select all that apply)
·Core Services and Infrastructure
Recommendation(s):
Staff recommends awarding contract 19300477 to Kasparian Underground,LLC dba H&B
Contractors in the amount of $600,000 and Contract 19300478 to Primoris T&D Services,LLC in the
amount of $900,000,for a total not to exceed amount of $1,500,000.The contract award to Primoris
T&D Services,LLC is contingent upon the City receiving acceptable payment and performance
bonds within 10 business days after contract award by City Council.
Summary:
The Annual Electric System Construction &Maintenance Labor Contract is for supplemental labor
and equipment to construct the required electric distribution line extensions and conversions and to
provide for the necessary maintenance of the City’s electric distribution system for a twelve (12)
month period.Estimated unit quantities for this bid were based on 2018 work performed by the
former contractor and were used to determine the annual estimate for labor costs.
Eight (8)competitive proposals were received on March 21,2019,in response to RFP 19-028.The
RFP was structured to allow contracts to be awarded by section (overhead,underground and related
services)or as a single contract.Electric staff evaluated the proposals and ranked them based on the
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services)or as a single contract.Electric staff evaluated the proposals and ranked them based on the
requirements listed in the RFP.After completing the evaluations,staff recommends splitting the
award as follows:
Underground Facilities and Additional Services:
Contract 19300477 - Kasparian Underground, LLC dba H&B Contractors $600,000
Overhead Facilities and Related Services:
Contract 19300478 - Primoris T&D Services, LLC* $900,000*
Total Award Amount $1,500,000
Both contracts will be for a one (1) year term with two (2) possible one (1) year renewals.
*The contract award to Primoris T&D Services,LLC is contingent upon the City receiving acceptable
payment and performance bonds within 10 business days after contract award by City Council.
Reviewed and Approved by Legal: Yes
Budget & Financial Summary:
Funds for labor in these contracts are budgeted in the Electric Capital Improvements and
Maintenance Projects Funds and will be expensed as work is assigned.
Attachments:
RFP 19-028 Ranking Summary
Contracts are available for review in the City Secretary’s office
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RFP 19-028
Annual Electric System Construction and Maintenance Labor
RFP# 19-028 Evaluation - Round 1 - Average
Round One Evaluations:Maximum
Points H&B Kasparian
Underground LLC L.E.Meyers Line Tech M C Dean Primoris White Fish
Contractor and Subcontractor Experience &
Qualifications 30 21.40 27.00 24.60 25.00 23.60 27.80 21.60
Contractor Current Work Schedule/Record 30 18.60 26.20 22.20 24.20 24.80 27.00 21.20
Contractor Safety Record 20 19.60 15.20 16.00 16.40 15.80 14.60 17.80
Contractor and Subcontractor References 10 5.40 9.20 8.20 8.80 8.40 9.40 8.60
Contractor Key Personnel 5 1.80 4.60 3.40 4.60 4.00 4.60 4.00
Contractor Financial Resources 5 1.00 3.80 4.60 2.00 4.60 4.80 3.40
Total Points 100 67.80 86.00 79.00 81.00 81.20 88.20 76.60
Points Rank 7.00 2.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 1.00 6.00
Averaged Rank 6.80 2.50 4.30 4.10 3.40 1.90 5.00
Overhead Bid y y y y y y
Underground Bid y y y y y y
Service Bid y y y y y y
RFP 19-028
Annual Electric System Construction and Maintenance Labor
RFP# 19-028 Evaluation - Round 2
Round Two Evaluations: Overhead Maximum
Points H&B Kasparian
Underground LLC L.E.Meyers Line Tech M C Dean Primoris White Fish
Contractor and Subcontractor Experience &
Qualifications 15 12.50 11.80 13.90
Contractor Current Work Schedule/Record 15 12.10 12.40 13.50
Contractor Safety Record 5 4.10 3.95 3.65
Contractor and Subcontractor References 5 4.40 4.20 4.70
Proposed Construction Contract Amount 60 36.66 60.00 57.00
Total Points 100 69.76 92.35 92.75
Points Rank 3.00 2.00 1.00
Round Two Evaluations: Underground Maximum
Points H&B Kasparian
Underground LLC L.E.Meyers Line Tech M C Dean Primoris White Fish
Contractor and Subcontractor Experience &
Qualifications 15 13.50 12.50 11.80
Contractor Current Work Schedule/Record 15 13.10 12.10 12.40
Contractor Safety Record 5 3.80 4.10 3.95
Contractor and Subcontractor References 5 4.60 4.40 4.20
Proposed Construction Contract Amount 60 60.00 30.98 36.54
Total Points 100 95.00 64.08 68.89
Points Rank 1.00 3.00 2.00
Round Two Evaluations: Services Maximum
Points H&B Kasparian
Underground LLC L.E.Meyers Line Tech M C Dean Primoris White Fish
Contractor and Subcontractor Experience &
Qualifications 15 13.50 12.50 11.80
Contractor Current Work Schedule/Record 15 13.10 12.10 12.40
Contractor Safety Record 5 3.80 4.10 3.95
Contractor and Subcontractor References 5 4.60 4.40 4.20
Proposed Construction Contract Amount 60 60.00 15.36 25.69
Total Points 100 95.00 48.46 58.04
Points Rank 1.00 3.00 2.00
City Hall
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College Station, TX
Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:119-0214 Name:Employee Health Clinic Contract Amendment
Status:Type:Contract Consent Agenda
File created:In control:4/22/2019 City Council Regular
On agenda:Final action:5/13/2019
Title:Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve a contract amendment to the Employee
Health Clinic contract between the City of College Station and CHI St. Joseph Health to extend the
agreement term through December 31, 2019, to align with the City's benefit plan year.
Sponsors:Alison Pond
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:Employee Health Clinic Agreement First Amendment
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve a contract amendment to the Employee
Health Clinic contract between the City of College Station and CHI St. Joseph Health to extend the
agreement term through December 31, 2019, to align with the City's benefit plan year.
Relationship to Strategic Goals:
·Financially Sustainable City
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends approval of the contract amendment.
Summary:In June 2016,the City contracted with CHI St.Joseph to provide Employee Health Clinic
Operations and Management Services for City of College Station employees,retirees,and
dependents enrolled in the City’s self-funded group health insurance plan.The original contract term
was defined as a three-year agreement with one additional three-year renewal term.The not-to-
exceed amount of the contract was $465,688.60,which included all costs for facilities,personnel,
equipment and supplies.
This proposed amendment extends the current contract term, originally set to expire June 6, 2019, to
December 31, 2019. The purpose of this extension is to align the contract term with the City's benefit
plan year which runs from January 1 through December 31. With the extension of the term, the not-
to-exceed amount has been adjusted to $722,227.19 to account for seven (7) additional months of
operation expenses.
Budget & Financial Summary: Funds are available and budgeted in the Employee Benefits Fund.
Legal Review: Yes
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File #: Version:119-0220 Name:Emergency Management Plan Resolution
Status:Type:Resolution Consent Agenda
File created:In control:4/23/2019 City Council Regular
On agenda:Final action:5/13/2019
Title:Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a resolution adopting the Emergency
Management Plan (EMP) dated May 2019.
Sponsors:Jonathan McMahan
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:EMP Resolution 5-1-19
EMP May 2019 Exhibit A
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.
Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a resolution adopting the Emergency
Management Plan (EMP) dated May 2019.
Relationship to Strategic Goals:
·Good Governance
·Financially Sustainable City
·Core Services and Infrastructure
·Neighborhood Integrity
·Diverse Growing Economy
·Improving Mobility
·Sustainable City
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends acceptance of the resolution
Summary: The Emergency Management Program was established by City Ordinance #3180, dated
May 18, 2009, to provide a consistent approach to the effective management of situations involving
natural disasters, man-made disasters or terrorism.
It is our responsibility to protect public health and safety and preserve property from the effects of
hazardous events. We have the primary role in identifying and mitigating hazards, preparing for and
responding to, and managing the recovery from emergency situations that affect our community.
The Emergency Management Plan (EMP) outlines the roles and responsibilities of City staff and
departments.
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Budget & Financial Summary: None
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RESOLUTION NO.______________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION ADOPTING AND
APPROVING THE BRAZOS COUNTY INTERJURISDICTIONAL EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP) FOR BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY,
THE CITIES OF COLLEGE STATION, BRYAN, AND WIXON VALLEY.
WHEREAS, the Emergency Management Program was established by City Ordinance #3180,
dated May 18, 2009 providing a consistent approach to effective management of situations
involving natural disasters, man-made disasters or terrorism; and
WHEREAS, it is the City’s responsibility to protect public health and safety and preserve property
from the effects of hazardous events. The City has the primary role in identifying and mitigating
hazards, preparation and response and recovery management from emergency situations affecting
our community, and
WHEREAS, the EMP outlines the roles and responsibilities of City staff; and
WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of College Station, Texas desires to adopt the EMP
dated May 2019.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
PART 1: That the City Council hereby adopts and approves the EMP dated May 2019 as
attached in Exhibit A.
PART 2: That this resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage.
ADOPTED this ___ day of ______, 2019.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
City Secretary Mayor
APPROVED:
City Attorney
EXHIBIT A
EMP FOR BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY, THE CITIES OF
COLLEGE STATION, BRYAN, AND WIXON VALLEY
EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT
PLAN
FOR
BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS A&M
UNIVERSITY AND THE CITIES OF
BRYAN, COLLEGE STATION, KURTEN
AND WIXON VALLEY
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The Brazos County lnterjurisdictional
Emergency Management Plan
This emergency management plan is hereby approved. This plan is
effective immediately and supersedes all previous editions.
Mayor, City of Bryan Date
Mayor, City of College Station Date
Mayor, City of Kurten Date
Mayor, City of Wixon Valley Date
Executive V.P for Finance & Operations, Texas A&M University Date
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BASIC PLAN
I. AUTHORITY ........................................................................................................................ 1
A. Federal ........................................................................................................................... 1
B. State ............................................................................................................................... 1
C. Local .............................................................................................................................. 1
II. PURPOSE ........................................................................................................................... 2
Ill. EXPLANATION OF TERMS ................................................................................................ 2
A. Acronyms ....................................................................................................................... 2
B. Definitions ...................................................................................................................... 3
IV. SITUATION AND ASSUMPTIONS ...................................................................................... 5
A. Situation ......................................................................................................................... 5
B. Assumptions ................................................................................................................... 6
V. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS ............................................................................................. 7
A. Objectives ...................................................................................................................... 6
B. General .......................................................................................................................... 6
C. Operational Guidance .................................................................................................... 8
D. Incident Command System (ICS) ................................................................................... 9
E. ICS -EOC Interface ....................................................................................................... 10
F. State, Federal & Other Assistance ................................................................................ 11
G. Emergency Authorities .................................................................................................. 12
H. Actions by Phases of Emergency Management.. ........................................................... 13
VI. ORGANIZATION AND ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES ...................................... 14
A. Organization .................................................................................................................. 14
B. Assignment of Responsibilities ...................................................................................... 15
VII. DIRECTION AND CONTROL ............................................................................................ 26
A. General ......................................................................................................................... 26
B. Emergency Facilities ..................................................................................................... 26
C. Line of Succession ........................................................................................................ 27
VIII. READINESS LEVELS ....................................................................................................... 28
IX. ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT ................................................................................. 31
A. Agreements and Contracts ............................................................................................ 31
B. Reports .......................................................................................................................... 31
C. Preservation of Records ................................................................................................ 32
D. Training ......................................................................................................................... 33
E. Consumer Protection ..................................................................................................... 33
F. Post-Incident and Exercise Review ............................................................................... 33
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X. PLAN DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE ................................................................. 33
A. Plan Development ......................................................................................................... 33
B. Distribution of Planning Documents ............................................................................... 33
C. Review .......................................................................................................................... 33
D. Update ........................................................................................................................... 34
ATTACHMENTS
ATTACHMENT 1: Distribution List ....................................................................................... 1-1
ATTACHMENT 2: References ............................................................................................... 2-1
ATTACHMENT 3: Organization for Emergency Management ............................................ 3-1
ATTACHMENT 4: Emergency Management Functional Responsibilities ......................... .4-1
ATTACHMENT 5: Annex Assignments ................................................................................ 5-1
ATTACHMENT 6: Summary of Agreements & Contracts ................................................... 6-1
ATTACHMENT 7: National Incident Management System Summary ................................ 7-1
ANNEXES (distributed under separate cover)
Annex A -Warning ................................................................................................................ A-1
Annex B -Communications ................................................................................................... B-1
Annex C -Shelter & Mass Care ............................................................................................ C-1
Annex D-Radiological Protection ......................................................................................... D-1
Annex E -Evacuation ............................................................................................................ E-1
Annex F -Firefighting ............................................................................................................ F-1
Annex G -Law Enforcement ................................................................................................. G-1
Annex H -Health & Medical Services .................................................................................... H-1
Annex I -Public Information ................................................................................................. 1-1
Annex J -Recovery ............................................................................................................... J-1
Annex K-Public Works & Engineering ................................................................................. K-1
Annex L-Energy & Utilities ................................................................................................... L-1
Annex M -Resource Management.. ...................................................................................... M-1
Annex N -Direction & Control ............................................................................................... N-1
Annex 0-Human Services ................................................................................................... 0-1
Annex P -Hazard Mitigation .................................................................................................. P-1
Annex Q -Hazardous Materials & Oil Spill Response ........................................................... Q-1
Annex R -Search & Rescue .................................................................................................. R-1
Annex S -Transportation ...................................................................................................... S-1
Annex T -Donations Management.. ...................................................................................... T-1
Annex U -Legal .................................................................................................................... U-1
Annex V-Terrorist Incident Response .................................................................................. V-1
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BASIC PLAN
I. AUTHORITY
A. Federal
1. Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief & Emergency Assistance Act, (as amended), 42
U.S.C. 5121
2. Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act, 42 USC Chapter 116
3. Emergency Management and Assistance, 44 CFR
4. Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response, 29 CFR 1910.120
5. Homeland Security Act of 2002
6. Homeland Security Presidential Directive. HSPD-5, Management of Domestic Incidents
7. Homeland Security Presidential Directive, HSPD-3, Homeland Security Advisory System
8. National Incident Management System
9. National Response Plan
10. National Strategy for Homeland Security, July 2002
11. Nuclear/Radiological Incident Annex of the National Response Plan
12. Presidential Policy Directive 8: National Preparedness
B. State
1. Government Code, Chapter 418 (Emergency Management)
2. Government Code, Chapter 421 (Homeland Security)
3. Government Code, Chapter 433 (State of Emergency)
4. Government Code, Chapter 791 (Inter-local Cooperation Contracts)
5. Health & Safety Code, Chapter 778 (Emergency Management Assistance Compact)
6. Executive Order of the Governor Relating to Emergency Management
7. Executive Order of the Governor Relating to the National Incident Management System
8. Administrative Code, Title 37, Part 1, Chapter 7 (Division of Emergency Management)
9. The Texas Homeland Security Strategic Plan, Parts I and II, December 15, 2003
10. The Texas Homeland Security Strategic Plan, Part Ill, February 2004
C. Local
1. College Station City Ordinance# 3180, dated May 18, 2009.
2. Bryan City Ordinance# 621, dated August 11, 1986.
3. Wixon Valley City Ordinance# 108, dated August 7, 1987.
4. Kurten City Ordinance #11, dated March 27, 2003
5. Brazos County Commissioner's Court Order dated October 8, 1984.
6. lnterjurisdictional Joint Resolution# 9-25-97-6-b among the County of Brazos and the
Cities of College Station, Bryan, Kurten and Wixon Valley dated August 15, 1997; and
September 16, 2003.
7. Inter-local Agreements & Contracts. See the summary in Attachment 6.
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II. PURPOSE
This Basic Plan outlines our approach to emergency operations, and is applicable to the County
and Cities. It provides general guidance for emergency management activities and an overview
of our methods of mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. The plan describes our
emergency response organization and assigns responsibilities for various emergency tasks.
This plan is intended to provide a framework for more specific functional annexes that describe
in more detail who does what, when, and how. This plan applies to all local officials,
departments, and agencies. The primary audience for the document includes our chief elected
official(s), other elected officials and university administrators, the emergency management
staff, department and agency heads and their senior staff members, leaders of local volunteer
organizations that support emergency operations, and others who may participate in our
mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery efforts.
A. Acronyms
AAR
ARC
CFR
DOC
DHS
EMC
EOC
FBI
FEMA
Hazmat
HSPD-5
ICP
ICS
IP
JFO
JIC
JIS
NIMS
NRP
OSHA
PIO
SO Gs
SOPs
soc
TSA
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After Action Report
American Red Cross
Code of Federal Regulations
Disaster District Committee
Department of Homeland Security
Emergency Management Coordinator
Emergency Operations or Operating Center
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Federal Emergency Management Agency, an element of the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security
Hazardous Material
Homeland Security Presidential Directive 5
Incident Command Post
Incident Command System
Improvement Plan
Joint Field Office
Joint Information Center
Joint Information System
National Incident Management System
National Response Plan
Occupational Safety & Health Administration
Public Information Officer
Standard Operating Guidelines
Standard Operating Procedures
State Operations Center
The Salvation Army
Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters
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B. Definitions
1. Area Command (Unified Area Command). An organization established (1) to oversee
the management of multiple incidents that are each being managed by an ICS
organization or (2) to oversee the management of large or multiple incidents to which
several Incident Management Teams have been assigned. Sets overall strategy and
priorities, allocates critical resources according to priorities, ensures that incidents are
properly managed, and ensures that objectives are met and strategies followed. Area
Command becomes Unified Area Command when incidents are multijurisdictional.
2. Disaster District. Disaster Districts are regional state emergency management
organizations mandated by the Executive Order of the Governor relating to Emergency
Management whose boundaries parallel those of Highway Patrol Districts and Sub-
Districts of the Texas Department of Public Safety.
3. Disaster District Committee. The DOC consists of a Chairperson (the local Highway
Patrol captain or command lieutenant), and agency representatives that mirror the
membership of the State Emergency Management Council. The DOC Chairperson,
supported by committee members, is responsible for identifying, coordinating the use of,
committing, and directing state resources within the district to respond to emergencies.
4. Emergency Operations Center. Specially equipped facilities from which government
officials exercise direction and control and coordinate necessary resources in an
emergency situation.
5. Public Information. Information that is disseminated to the public via the news media
before, during, and/or after an emergency or disaster ensuring the needs of the whole
community are addressed.
6. Emergency Situations. As used in this plan, this term is intended to describe a range of
occurrences, from a minor incident to a catastrophic disaster. It includes the following:
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a. Incident. An incident is a situation that is limited in scope and potential effects.
Characteristics of an incident include:
1) Involves a limited area and/or limited population.
2) Evacuation or in-place sheltering is typically limited to the immediate area of the
incident.
3) Warning and public instructions are provided in the immediate area, not
community-wide.
4) One or two local response agencies or departments acting under an incident
commander normally handle incidents. Requests for resource support are
normally handled through agency and/or departmental channels.
5) May require limited external assistance from other local response agencies or
contractors.
6) For the purposes of the NRF, incidents include the full range of occurrences that
require an emergency response to protect life or property.
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b. Emergency. An emergency is a situation that is larger in scope and more severe in
terms of actual or potential effects than an incident. Characteristics include:
1) Involves a large area, significant population, or important facilities.
2) May require implementation of large-scale evacuation or in-place sheltering and
implementation of temporary shelter and mass care operations.
3) May require community-wide warning and public instructions.
4) Requires a sizable multi-agency response operating under an incident
commander.
5) May require some external assistance from other local response agencies,
contractors, and limited assistance from state or federal agencies.
6) The EOC will be activated to provide general guidance and direction, coordinate
external support, and provide resource support for the incident.
7) For the purposes of the NRF, an emergency (as defined by the Stafford Act) is
"any occasion or instance for which, in the determination of the President,
Federal assistance is needed to supplement State and local efforts and
capabilities to save lives and to protect property and public health and safety, or
to lessen or avert the threat of catastrophe in any part of the United States."
c. Disaster. A disaster involves the occurrence or threat of significant casualties and/or
widespread property damage that is beyond the capability of the local government to
handle with its organic resources. Characteristics include:
1) Involves a large area, a sizable population, and/or important facilities.
2) May require implementation of large-scale evacuation or in-place sheltering and
implementation of temporary shelter and mass care operations.
3) Requires community-wide warning and public instructions.
4) Requires a response by all local response agencies operating under one or more
incident commanders.
5) Requires significant external assistance from other local response agencies,
contractors, and extensive state or federal assistance.
6) The EOC will be activated to provide general guidance and direction, provide
emergency information to the public, coordinate state and federal support, and
coordinate resource support for emergency operations.
7) For the purposes of the NRF, a major disaster (as defined by the Stafford Act) is
any catastrophe, regardless of the cause, which in the determination of the
President causes damage of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant major
disaster federal assistance.
d. Catastrophic Incident. For the purposes of the NRF, this term is used to describe
any natural or manmade occurrence that results in extraordinary levels of mass
casualties, property damage, or disruptions that severely affect the population,
infrastructure, environment, economy, national morale, and/or government functions.
An occurrence of this magnitude would result in sustained national impacts over
prolonged periods of time and would immediately overwhelm local and state
capabilities. All catastrophic incidents are Incidents of National Significance.
7. Hazard Analysis. A document published separately from this plan that identifies the local
hazards that have caused or possess the potential to adversely affect public health and
safety, public or private property, or the environment.
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8. Hazardous Material (Hazmat). A substance in a quantity or form posing an
unreasonable risk to health, safety, and/or property when manufactured, stored, or
transported. The substance, by its nature, containment, and reactivity, has the
capability for inflicting harm during an accidental occurrence. Is toxic, corrosive,
flammable, reactive, an irritant, or a strong sensitizer, and poses a threat to health and
the environment when improperly managed (Includes toxic substances, certain
infectious agents, radiological materials, and other related materials such as oil, used
oil, petroleum products, and industrial solid waste substances).
9. Incident of National Significance. An actual or potential high-impact event that requires
a coordinated and effective response by and appropriate combination of federal, state,
local, tribal, nongovernmental, and/or private sector entities in order to save lives and
minimize damage and provide the basis for long-term communication recovery and
mitigation activities.
10. Inter-local agreements. Arrangements between governments and/or organizations,
either public or private, for reciprocal aid and assistance during emergency situations
where the resources of a single jurisdiction or organization are insufficient or
inappropriate for the tasks that must be performed to control the situation. Commonly
referred to as mutual aid agreements.
11. Stafford Act. The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act
authorizes federal agencies to undertake special measures designed to assist the
efforts of states in expediting the rendering of aid, assistance, emergency services, and
reconstruction and rehabilitation of areas devastated by disaster.
12. Standard Operating Guidelines. Approved methods for accomplishing a task or set of
tasks. SOGs are typically prepared at the department or agency level.
IV. SITUATION AND ASSUMPTIONS
A. Situation
Brazos County is exposed to many hazards, all of which have the potential for disrupting the
community, causing casualties, and damaging or destroying public or private property. A
summary of our major hazards is provided in Figure 1. More detailed information is provided
in our Hazard Analysis, published separately.
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Figure 1
HAZARD SUMMARY
Likelihood of Estimated Impact on Estimated Impact
Occurrence* Public Health & Safetv on Prooertv
Hazard Type: (See below) Limited Moderate Major Limited Moderate Mai or
Natural
Drouoht LIKELY LIMITED LIMITED
Earthquake UNLIKELY LIMITED LIMITED
Flash Floodino LIKELY MODERATE MODERATE
Floodino (river) LIKELY MODERATE MODERATE
Hurricane UNLIKELY LIMITED LIMITED
Subsidence UNLIKELY LIMITED LIMITED
Tornado UNLIKELY MAJOR MAJOR
Wildfire LIKELY MODERATE MODERATE
Winter Storm UNLIKELY MODERATE LIMITED
Infectious Disease UNLIKELY MODERATE MODERATE
Technoloaical
Dam Failure UNLIKELY MODERATE MODERATE
Enerqy/FuelShortaoe OCCASIONAL MODERATE LIMITED
Hazmat/Oil Spill (fixed site) OCCASIONAL MODERATE MODERATE
Hazmat/Oil Spill (transport) LIKELY MODERATE MODERATE
Major Structural Fire HIGHLY LIKELY MODERATE MAJOR
Nuclear Facility Incident UNLIKELY MODERATE MODERATE
Water System Failure OCCASIONAL MODERATE MODERATE
Electrical System Failure LIKELY MODERATE MODERATE
Aircraft Incident UNLIKELY LIMITED LIMITED
Security
Civil Disorder UNLIKELY MODERATE MODERATE
Enemy Military Attack UNLIKELY MAJOR MAJOR
Terrorism UNLIKELY MAJOR MAJOR
Active Shooter UNLIKELY MAJOR MODERATE
*Likelihood of Occurrence: Unlikely, Occasional, Likely, or Highly Likely
8. Assumptions
1. Brazos County will continue to be exposed to and subject to the impact of the hazards
described above and as well as lesser hazards and others that may develop in the
future.
2. It is possible for a major disaster to occur at any time and at any place. In many cases,
dissemination of warning to the public and implementation of increased readiness
measures may be possible. However, some emergency situations occur with little or no
warning.
3. Outside assistance will be available in most emergency situations, affecting our county.
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Since it takes time to summon external assistance, it is essential for us to be prepared to
carry out the initial emergency response on an independent basis.
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4. Proper mitigation actions, such as floodplain management and fire inspections and
building inspections, can prevent or reduce disaster-related losses. Detailed emergency
planning, training of emergency responders and other personnel, and conducting
periodic emergency drills and exercises can improve our readiness to deal with
emergency situations.
V. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
A. Objectives
The objectives of our emergency management program are to protect public health and
safety and preserve public and private property.
B. General
1. It is our responsibility to protect public health and safety and preserve property from the
effects of hazardous events. We have the primary role in identifying and mitigating
hazards, preparing for and responding to, and managing the recovery from emergency
situations that affect our community.
2. It is impossible for government to do everything that is required to protect the lives and
property of our population. Our citizens have the responsibility to prepare themselves
and their families to cope with emergency situations and manage their affairs and
property in ways that will aid the government in managing emergencies. We will assist
our citizens in carrying out these responsibilities by providing public information and
instructions prior to and during emergency situations.
3. Local government is responsible for organizing, training, and equipping local emergency
responders and emergency management personnel, providing appropriate emergency
facilities, providing suitable warning and communications systems, and for contracting
for emergency services. The state and federal governments offer programs that provide
some assistance with portions of these responsibilities.
4. To achieve our objectives, we have organized an emergency management program that
is both integrated (employs the resources of government, organized volunteer groups,
and businesses) and comprehensive (addresses mitigation, preparedness, response,
and recovery). This plan is one element of our preparedness activities.
5. This plan is based on an all-hazard approach to emergency planning. It addresses
general functions that may need to be performed during· any emergency situation and is
not a collection of plans for specific types of incidents. For example, Annex A (Warning)
addresses techniques that can be used to warn the public during any emergency
situation, whatever the cause.
6. Departments and agencies tasked in this plan are expected to develop and keep current
standard operating procedures that describe how emergency tasks will be performed.
Departments and agencies are charged with ensuring the training and equipment
necessary for an appropriate response are in place.
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7. This plan is based upon the concept that the emergency functions that must be
performed by many departments or agencies generally parallel some of their normal
day-to-day functions. To the extent possible, the same personnel and material
resources used for day-to-day activities will be employed during emergency situations.
Because personnel and equipment resources are limited, some routine functions that do
not contribute directly to the emergency may be suspended for the duration of an
emergency. The personnel, equipment, and supplies that would normally be required for
those functions will be redirected to accomplish emergency tasks.
8. We have adopted the National Incident Management System (NIMS) in accordance with
the President's Homeland Security Directive (HSPD)-5. Our adoption of NIMS will
provide a consistent approach to the effective management of situations involving
natural or man-made disasters, or terrorism. NIMS allows us to integrate our response
activities using a set of standardized organizational structures designed to improve
interoperability between all levels of government, private sector, and nongovernmental
organizations.
9. This plan, in accordance with the National Response Framework (NRF), is an integral
part of the national effort to prevent, and reduce America's vulnerability to terrorism,
major disasters, and other emergencies, minimize the damage and recover from attacks,
major disasters, and other emergencies that occur. In the event of an Incident of
National Significance, as defined in HSPD-5, we will integrate all operations with all
levels of government, private sector, and nongovernmental organizations through the
use of NRF coordinating structures, processes, and protocols.
C. Operational Guidance
We will employ the six components of the NIMS in all operations, which will provide a
standardized framework that facilitates our operations in all phases of emergency
management. Attachment 7 provides further details of the NIMS.
1. Initial Response. Our emergency responders are likely to be the first on the scene of an
emergency situation. They will normally take charge and remain in charge of the
incident until it is resolved or others who have legal authority to do so assume
responsibility. They will seek guidance and direction from our local officials and seek
technical assistance from state and federal agencies and industry where appropriate.
2. Implementation of ICS
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a. The first local emergency responder to arrive at the scene of an emergency situation
will implement the incident command system and serve as the incident commander
until relieved by a more senior or more qualified individual. The incident commander
will establish an incident command post (ICP) and provide an assessment of the
situation to local officials, identify response resources required, and direct the on-
scene response from the ICP.
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b. For some types of emergency situations, a specific incident scene may not exist in
the initial response phase and the EOC may accomplish initial response actions,
such as mobilizing personnel and equipment and issuing precautionary warning to
the public. As the potential threat becomes more clearly and a specific impact site
(or sites) identified, an incident command post may be established, and direction and
control of the response transitioned to the Incident Commander.
3. Source and Use of Resources.
a. We will use our own resources, all of which meet the requirements for resource
management in accordance with the NIMS, to respond to emergency situations,
purchasing supplies and equipment if necessary, and request assistance if our
resources are insufficient or inappropriate. §418.102 of the Government Code
provides that the county should be the first channel through which a municipality
requests assistance when its resources are exceeded. If additional resources are
required, we will:
1) Summon those resources available to us pursuant to inter-local agreements.
See Attachment 6 to this plan
2) Summon emergency service resources that we have contracted for. See
Attachment 6.
3) Request assistance from volunteer organizations active in disasters.
4) Request assistance from industry or individuals who have resources needed to
deal with the emergency situation.
b. When external agencies respond to an emergency situation within our jurisdiction,
we expect them to conform to the guidance and direction provided by our incident
commander, which will be in accordance with the NIMS.
D. Incident Command System (ICS)
1. We intend to employ ICS, an integral part of the NIMS, in managing emergencies. ICS
is both a strategy and a set of organizational arrangements for directing and controlling
field operations. It is designed to effectively integrate resources from different agencies
into a temporary emergency organization at an incident site that can expand and
contract with the magnitude of the incident and resources on hand. A summary of ICS
is provided in Attachment 7.
2. The incident commander is responsible for carrying out the ICS function of command --
managing the incident. The four other major management activities that form the basis
of ICS are operations, planning, logistics, and finance/administration. For small-scale
incidents, the incident commander and one or two individuals may perform all of these
functions. For larger incidents, a number of individuals from different departments or
agencies may be assigned to separate staff sections charged with those functions.
3. An incident commander using response resources from one or two departments or
agencies can handle the majority of emergency situations. Departments or agencies
participating in this type of incident response will normally obtain support through their
own department or agency.
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4. In emergency situations where other jurisdictions or the state or federal government are
providing significant response resources or technical assistance, it is generally desirable
to transition from the normal ICS structure to a Unified or Area Command structure. This
arrangement helps to ensure that all participating agencies are involved in developing
objectives and strategies to deal with the emergency. Attachment 7 provides additional
information on Unified and Area Commands.
E. ICS -EOC Interface
1. For major emergencies and disasters, the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will be
activated. When the EOC is activated, it is essential to establish a division of
responsibilities between the incident command post and the EOC. A general division of
responsibilities is outlined below. It is essential that a precise division of responsibilities
be determined for specific emergency operations.
2. The incident commander is generally responsible for field operations, including:
a. Isolating the scene.
b. Directing and controlling the on-scene response to the emergency situation and
managing the emergency resources committed there.
c. Warning the population in the area of the incident and providing emergency
instructions/information to them.
d. Determining and implementing protective measures (evacuation or shelter-in-place)
for the population in the immediate area of the incident and for emergency
responders at the scene.
e. Implementing traffic control arrangements in and around the incident scene.
f. Requesting additional resources from the EOC.
3. The EOC is generally responsible for:
a. Providing resource support for the incident command operations.
b. Issuing community-wide warning.
c. Issuing instructions and providing information to the general public.
d. Organizing and implementing large-scale evacuation.
e. Organizing and implementing shelter and mass care arrangements for evacuees.
f. Coordinating traffic control for large-scale evacuations.
g. Requesting assistance from the State and other external sources.
4. In some large-scale emergencies or disasters, emergency operations with different
objectives may be conducted at geographically separated scenes. In such situations,
more than one incident command operation may be established. If this situation occurs,
a transition to an Area Command or a Unified Area Command is desirable, and the
allocation of resources to specific field operations will be coordinated through the EOC.
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F. State, Federal & Other Assistance
1. State & Federal Assistance
a. If local resources are inadequate to deal with an emergency situation, we will request
assistance from the State. State assistance furnished to local governments is
intended to supplement local resources and not substitute for such resources,
including mutual aid resources, equipment purchases or leases, or resources
covered by emergency service contracts. As noted previously, cities must request
assistance from their county before requesting state assistance.
b. Requests for state assistance should be made to the Disaster District Committee
(DOC) Chairperson, who is located at the Department of Public Safety District Office
in Bryan, TX. See Appendix 3 to Annex M (Resource Management) for a form that
can be used to request state assistance. In essence, state emergency assistance to
local governments begins at the DOC level and the key person to validate a request
for, obtain, and provide that state assistance and support is the DOC Chairperson.
A request for state assistance must be made by the chief elected official (the County
Judge/Mayor(s)) or designee and may be made via Star Ill board in WEBEOC,
electronically (email), telephone or fax. The DOC Chairperson has the authority to
utilize all state resources within the district to respond to a request for assistance,
with the exception of the National Guard. Use of National Guard resources requires
approval of the Governor.
c. The Disaster District staff will forward requests for assistance that cannot be satisfied
by state resources within the District to the State Operations Center (SOC) in Austin
for action.
2. Other Assistance
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a. If resources required to control an emergency situation are not available within the
State, the Governor may request assistance from other states pursuant to a number
of interstate compacts or from the federal government through the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
b. For major emergencies and disasters for which a Presidential declaration has been
issued, federal agencies may be mobilized to provide assistance to states and local
governments. The National Response Framework (NRF) describes the policies,
planning assumptions, concept of operations, and responsibilities of designated
federal agencies for various response and recovery functions. The
Nuclear/Radiological Incident Annex of the NRF addresses the federal response to
major incidents involving radioactive materials.
c. FEMA has the primary responsibility for coordinating federal disaster assistance. No
direct federal disaster assistance is authorized prior to a Presidential emergency or
disaster declaration, but FEMA has limited authority to stage initial response
resources near the disaster site and activate command and control structures prior to
a declaration and the Department of Defense has the authority to commit its
resources to save lives prior to an emergency or disaster declaration.
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d. See Annex J (Recovery) for additional information on the assistance that may be
available during disaster recovery.
e. The NRP applies to Stafford and non-Stafford Act incidents and is designed to
accommodate not only actual incidents, but also the threat of incidents. Therefore,
NRP implementation is possible under a greater range of incidents.
G. Emergency Authorities
1. Key federal, state, and local legal authorities pertaining to emergency management are
listed in Section I of this plan.
2. Texas statutes and the Executive Order of the Governor Relating to Emergency
Management provide local government, principally the chief elected official, with a
number of powers to control emergency situations. If necessary, we shall use these
powers during emergency situations. These powers include:
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a. Emergency Declaration. In the event of riot or civil disorder, the County Judge
and/or Mayor(s) may request the Governor to issue an emergency declaration for
this jurisdiction and take action to control the situation. Use of the emergency
declaration is explained in Annex U (Legal).
b. Disaster Declaration. When an emergency situation has caused severe damage,
injury, or loss of life or it appears likely to do so, the County Judge and/or Mayor(s)
may by executive order or proclamation declare a local state of disaster. The County
Judge and/or Mayor(s) may subsequently issue orders or proclamations referencing
that declaration to invoke certain emergency powers granted the Governor in the
Texas Disaster Act on an appropriate local scale in order to cope with the disaster.
These powers include:
1) Suspending procedural laws and rules to facilitate a timely response.
2) Using all available resources of government and commandeering private
property, subject to compensation, to cope with the disaster.
3) Restricting the movement of people and occupancy of premises.
4) Prohibiting the sale or transportation of certain substances.
5) Implementing price controls.
A local disaster declaration activates the recovery and rehabilitation aspects of this
plan. A local disaster declaration is required to obtain state and federal disaster
recovery assistance. See Annex U (Legal) for further information on disaster
declarations and procedures for invoking emergency powers.
c. Authority for Evacuations. State law provides a County Judge or Mayor with the
authority to order the evacuation of all or part of the population from a stricken or
threatened area within their respective jurisdictions.
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H. Actions by Phases of Emergency Management
1. This plan addresses emergency actions that are conducted during all four phases of
emergency management.
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a. Mitigation
We will conduct mitigation activities as an integral part of our emergency
management program. Mitigation is intended to eliminate hazards, reduce the
probability of hazards causing an emergency situation, or lessen the consequences
of unavoidable hazards. Mitigation should be a pre-disaster activity, although
mitigation may also occur in the aftermath of an emergency situation with the intent
of avoiding repetition of the situation. Our mitigation program is outlined in Annex P
(Mitigation).
b. Preparedness
We will conduct preparedness activities to develop the response capabilities needed
in the event an emergency. Among the preparedness activities included in our
emergency management program are:
1) Providing emergency equipment and facilities.
2) Emergency planning, including maintaining this plan, its annexes, and
appropriate SOGs.
3) Conducting or arranging appropriate training for emergency responders,
emergency management personnel, other local officials, and volunteer groups
who assist us during emergencies.
4) Conducting periodic drills and exercises to test our plans and training.
c. Response
We will respond to emergency situations effectively and efficiently. The focus of
most of this plan and its annexes is on planning for the response to emergencies.
Response operations are intended to resolve an emergency situation while
minimizing casualties and property damage. Response activities include warning,
emergency medical services, firefighting, law enforcement operations, evacuation,
shelter and mass care, emergency public information, search and rescue, as well as
other associated functions.
d. Recovery
If a disaster occurs, we will carry out a recovery program that involves both short-
term and long-term efforts. Short-term operations seek to restore vital services to
the community and provide for the basic needs of the public. Long-term recovery
focuses on restoring the community to its normal state. The federal government,
pursuant to the Stafford Act, provides the vast majority of disaster recovery
assistance. The recovery process includes assistance to individuals, businesses,
and to government and other public institutions.
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Examples of recovery programs include temporary housing, restoration of
government services, debris removal, restoration of utilities, disaster mental health
services, and reconstruction of damaged roads and bridges. Our recovery program
is outlined in Annex J (Recovery).
VI. ORGANIZATION AND ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Organization
1. General
Most departments and agencies of local government have emergency functions in
addition to their normal day-to-day duties. During emergency situations, our normal
organizational arrangements are modified to facilitate emergency operations. Our
governmental organization for emergencies includes an executive group, emergency
services group, and a support services group. Attachment 3 depicts our emergency
organization.
2. Executive Group
The Executive Group provides guidance and direction for emergency management
programs and for emergency response and recovery operations. The Executive Group
includes the County Judge, Mayor(s), City Manager(s), University Executive(s), and
Emergency Management Coordinator(s).
3. Emergency Services
Emergency Services include the Incident Commander and those departments, agencies,
and groups with primary emergency response actions. The incident commander is the
person in charge at an incident site.
4. Emergency Support Services
This group includes departments and agencies that support and sustain emergency
responders and also coordinate emergency assistance provided by organized volunteer
organizations, business and industry, and other sources.
5. Volunteer and Other Services
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This group includes organized volunteer groups and businesses that have agreed to
provide certain support for emergency operations.
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B. Assignment of Responsibilities
1. General
For most emergency functions, successful operations require a coordinated effort from a
number of departments, agencies, and groups. To facilitate a coordinated effort, elected
and appointed officials, departments and agency heads, and other personnel are
assigned primary responsibility for planning and coordinating specific emergency
functions. Generally, primary responsibility for an emergency function will be assigned
to an individual from the department or agency that has legal responsibility for that
function or possesses the most appropriate knowledge and skills. Other officials,
departments, and agencies may be assigned support responsibilities for specific
emergency functions. Attachment 4 summarizes the general emergency responsibilities
of local officials, department and agency heads, and other personnel.
2. The individual having primary responsibility for an emergency function is normally
responsible for coordinating preparation of and maintaining that portion of the
emergency plan that addresses that function. Plan and annex assignments are outlined
in Attachment 5. Listed below are general responsibilities assigned to the Executive
Group, Emergency Services, Support Services, and other Support Agencies. Additional
specific responsibilities can be found in the functional annexes to this Basic Plan.
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a. The County Judge and/or Mayor(s) and/or University Executives will:
1) Establish objectives and priorities for the emergency management program and
provide general policy guidance on the conduct of that program.
2) Monitor the emergency response during disaster situations and provides
direction where appropriate.
3) With the assistance of the Public Information Officer (PIO) and the Joint
Information Center (JIC), keep the public informed during emergency situations.
4) With the assistance of the legal staff, declare a local state of disaster, request the
Governor declare a state of emergency, or invoke the emergency powers of
government when necessary (except University Executives).
5) Request assistance from other local governments or the State when necessary
6) Direct activation of the EOC.
b. The County Judge, Mayor(s), City Manager(s), University Assistant VP for Safety
and Security and EMC(s) will:
1) Implement the policies and decisions of the governing body relating to
emergency management.
2) Organize the emergency management program and identifies personnel,
equipment, and facility needs.
3) Assign emergency management program tasks to departments and agencies.
4) Ensure that departments and agencies participate in emergency planning,
training, and exercise activities.
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5) Coordinate the operational response of local emergency services.
6) Coordinate activation of the EOG and supervise its operation.
c. The Emergency Management Coordinator(s) will:
1) Serve as the staff advisor to our County Judge, Mayor(s), and City Manager(s)
on emergency management matters.
2) Keep the County Judge, Mayor(s), and City Manager(s), as well as our governing
body apprised of our preparedness status and emergency management needs.
3) Coordinate local planning and preparedness activities and the maintenance of
this plan.
4) Prepare and maintain a resource inventory.
5) Arrange appropriate training for local emergency management personnel and
emergency responders.
6) Coordinate periodic emergency exercises to test our plan and training.
7) Manage the EOG, develop procedures for its operation, and conduct training for
those who staff it.
8) Activate the EOG when required.
9) Perform day-to-day liaison with the state emergency management staff and other
local emergency management personnel.
10) Coordinate with organized volunteer groups and businesses regarding
emergency operations.
4. Common Responsibilities.
All emergency services and support services will:
a. Provide personnel, equipment, and supplies to support emergency operations upon
request.
b. Develop and maintain SOGs for emergency tasks.
c. Provide trained personnel to staff the incident command post and EOG and conduct
emergency operations.
d. Provide current information on emergency resources for inclusion in the Resource
List in Appendix 1 to Annex M (Resource Management).
e. Report information regarding emergency situations and damage to facilities and
equipment to the Incident Commander or the EOG.
5. Emergency Services Responsibilities.
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a. The Incident Commander will:
1) Manage emergency response resources and operations at the incident site
command post to resolve the emergency situation.
2) Determine and implement required protective actions for response personnel and
the public at an incident site.
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b. Warning.
1) Primary responsibility for this function is assigned to the Police Chief(s) and/or
County Sheriff who, with assistance from the EMC{s), will prepare and maintain
Annex A (Warning) to this plan and supporting SOGs.
2) Emergency tasks to be performed include:
a) Receive information on emergency situations.
b) Alert key local officials of emergency situations.
c) Disseminate warning information and instructions to the public through
available warning systems ensuring the needs of the whole community are
addressed.
d) Disseminate warning and instructions to special facilities such as schools and
hospitals.
c. Communications.
1) Primary responsibility for this function is assigned to the Police Chief(s) and/or
County Sheriff who, with assistance from the EMCs, will prepare and maintain
Annex B (Communications) to this plan and supporting SOGs.
2) Emergency tasks to be performed include:
a) Identify the communications systems available within the local area and
determine the connectivity of those systems, and ensure their interoperability.
b) Develop plans and procedures for coordinated use of the various
communications systems available in this jurisdiction during emergencies.
c) Determine and implement means of augmenting communications during
emergencies, including support by volunteer organizations.
d. Radiological Protection.
1) Primary responsibility for this function is assigned to the Fire Chief(s} who, with
assistance from the EMCs, will prepare and maintain Annex D (Radiological
Protection) to this plan and supporting SOGs.
2) Emergency tasks to be performed include:
a) Maintain inventory of radiological equipment.
b) Ensure response forces include personnel with current training in radiological
monitoring and decontamination.
c) Respond to radiological incidents and terrorist incidents involving radiological
materials.
d) Make notification concerning radiological incidents to state and federal
authorities.
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e. Evacuation.
1) Primary responsibility for this function is assigned to the Police Chief(s) and/or
Sheriff who, with assistance from the EMCs, will prepare and maintain Annex E
(Evacuation) to this plan and supporting SOGs.
2) Emergency tasks to be performed include:
a) Identify areas where an evacuation has occurred, or may in the future, and
determine of population at risk.
b) Perform evacuation planning for known risk areas to include route selection
and determination of traffic control requirements.
c) Develop simplified planning procedures for ad hoc evacuations.
d) Determine emergency public information requirements.
e) Perform evacuation planning for special needs facilities (schools, hospitals,
nursing homes, and other institutions) and/or review plans prepared by the
facility as requested.
f. Firefighting.
1) Primary responsibility for this function is assigned to the Fire Chief(s) who, with
assistance from the EMCs, will prepare and maintain Annex F (Firefighting) to
this plan and supporting SOGs.
2) Emergency tasks to be performed include:
a) Fire prevention activities.
b) Fire detection and control.
c) Hazardous material and oil spill response.
d) Terrorist incident response.
e) Evacuation support.
f) Post-incident reconnaissance and damage assessment.
g) Fire safety inspection of temporary shelters.
h) Prepare and maintain fire resource inventory.
g. Law Enforcement.
1) Primary responsibility for this function is assigned to the Police Chief(s) and/or
Sheriff who, with assistance from the EMCs, will prepare and maintain Annex G
(Law Enforcement) to this plan and supporting SOGs.
2) Emergency tasks to be performed include:
a) Maintenance of law and order.
b) Traffic control.
c) Terrorist incident response.
d) Provision of security for vital facilities, evacuated areas, and shelters.
e) Access control for damaged or contaminated areas.
f) Warning support.
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g) Post-incident reconnaissance and damage assessment.
h) Prepare and maintain law enforcement resource inventory.
h. Health and Medical Services.
1) Primary responsibility for this function is assigned to the Public Health Office,
who with assistance from the EMCs, will prepare and maintain Annex H (Health
& Medical Services) to this plan and supporting SOGs.
2) Emergency tasks to be performed include:
a) Coordinate health and medical care and EMS support during emergency
situations.
b) Public health information and education.
c) Inspection of food and water supplies.
d) Develop emergency public health regulations and orders.
e) Coordinate collection, identification, and interment of deceased victims.
i. Direction and Control.
1) Primary responsibility for this function is assigned to the County Judge and/or
Mayor(s) and/or designated University Executives and EMCs who will prepare
and maintain Annex N (Direction & Control) to this plan and supporting SOGs.
2) Emergency tasks to be performed include:
a) Direct and control our local operating forces.
b) Maintain coordination with neighboring jurisdictions and the Disaster District
in Bryan, Texas.
c) Maintain the EOC in an operating mode or be able to convert the designated
facility space into an operable EOC rapidly.
d) Assign representatives, by title, to report to the EOC and develops
procedures for crisis training.
e) Develop and identify the duties of the staff, use of displays and message
forms, and procedures for EOC activation.
f) Coordinate the evacuation of areas at risk.
j. Hazardous Materials & Oil Spill.
1) The primary responsibility for this function is assigned to the Fire Chief(s) who,
with assistance from the EMCs will prepare and maintain Annex Q (Hazardous
Material & Oil Spill Response) to this plan and supporting SOGs.
2) Emergency tasks to be performed include:
a) In accordance with OSHA regulations, establish ICS to manage the response
to hazardous materials incidents.
b) Establish the hazmat incident functional areas (e.g., Hot Zone, Warm Zone,
Cold Zone, etc.)
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c) Determine and implement requirements for personal protective equipment for
emergency responders.
d) Initiate appropriate actions to control and eliminate the hazard in accordance
with established hazmat response guidance and SOGs.
e) Determine areas at risk and which public protective actions, if any, should be
implemented.
f) Apply appropriate firefighting techniques if the incident has, or may, result in
a fire.
g) Determines when affected areas may be safely reentered.
k. Search & Rescue.
1) The primary responsibility for this function is assigned to the Fire Chief(s) who,
with assistance from the EMCs, will prepare and maintain Annex R (Search and
Rescue) to this plan and supporting SOGs.
2) Emergency tasks to be performed include:
a) Coordinate and conduct search and rescue activities.
b) Identify requirements for specialized resources to support rescue operations.
c) Coordinate external technical assistance and equipment support for search
and rescue operations.
I. Terrorist Incident Response.
1) Primary responsibility for this function is assigned to the Police Chief(s) and/or
Sheriff who, with assistance from the EMCs, will prepare and maintain Annex V
(Terrorist Incident Response) to this plan and supporting SOGs.
2) Emergency tasks to be performed include:
a) Coordinate and carry out defensive anti-terrorist activities, including criminal
intelligence, investigation, protection of facilities, and public awareness
activities.
b) Coordinate and carry out offensive counter-terrorist operations to neutralize
terrorist activities.
c) Carry out terrorism consequence operations conducted in the aftermath of a
terrorist incident to save lives and protect public and private property.
d) Ensure required notification of terrorist incidents is made to state and federal
authorities.
6. Support Services Responsibilities.
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a. Shelter and Mass Care.
1) Primary responsibility for this function is assigned to the EMCs who will prepare
and maintain Annex C (Shelter and Mass Care) to this plan and supporting
SOGs.
2) Emergency tasks to be performed include:
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a) Perform emergency shelter and mass care planning.
b) Coordinate and conduct shelter and mass care operations with our other
departments, relief agencies, and volunteer groups.
b. Public Information.
1) Primary responsibility for this function is assigned to the Chief Elected Officials
and County, City and/or Texas A&M University Public Information Officers who,
with assistance from the EMCs will prepare and maintain Annex I (Public
Information) to this plan and supporting SOGs.
2) Emergency tasks to be performed include:
a) Establish a Joint Information Center (JIC).
b) Conduct on-going hazard awareness and public education programs.
c) Pursuant to the Joint Information System (JIS), compile and release
information and instructions for the public during emergency situations and
respond to questions relating to emergency operations.
d) Provide information to the media and the public during emergency situations.
e) Arrange for media briefings.
f) Compiles print and photo documentation of emergency situations.
c. Recovery.
1) Primary responsibility for this function is assigned to the EMCs and/or Finance
Director(s) and Tax Assessor. The EMCs will prepare and maintain Annex J
(Recovery) to this plan and supporting SOGs.
2) Emergency tasks to be performed include:
a) Establish and train a damage assessment team using local personnel.
Coordinate the efforts of that team with state and federal damage
assessment personnel who may be dispatched to assist us.
b) Assess and compile information on damage to public and private property
and needs of disaster victims and formulate and carry out programs to fill
those needs.
c) If damages are beyond our capability to deal with, compile information for
use by our elected officials in requesting state or federal disaster assistance.
d) If we are determined to be eligible for state or federal disaster assistance,
coordinate with state and federal agencies to carry out authorized recovery
programs.
d. Public Works & Engineering.
1) Primary responsibility for this function is assigned to the County Engineer and/or
City Public Works Director(s) who, with assistance from the EMC, will prepare
and maintain Annex K (Public Works & Engineering) to this plan and supporting
SOGs.
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e.
2) Emergency tasks to be performed include:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
j)
Utilities.
Protect government facilities and vital equipment where possible.
Assess damage to streets, bridges, traffic control devices, and other public
facilities.
Direct temporary repair of vital facilities.
Restore damaged roads and bridges.
Restore waste treatment and disposal systems.
Arrange for debris removal.
General damage assessment support.
Building inspection support.
Provide specialized equipment to support emergency operations.
Support traffic control and search and rescue operations.
1) Primary responsibility for this function is assigned to the Public Utilities
Director(s) who, with assistance from the EMCs, will prepare and maintain Annex
L (Energy and Utilities) to this plan and supporting SOGs.
2) Emergency tasks to be performed include:
a) Prioritize restoration of utility service to vital facilities and other facilities.
b) Arrange for the provision of emergency power sources where required.
c) Identify requirements for emergency drinking water and portable toilets to the
department or agency responsible for mass care.
d) Assess damage to, repair, and restore public utilities.
e) Monitor recovery activities of privately owned utilities.
f. Resource Management.
1) Primary responsibility for this function is assigned to the EMCs, who will seek
guidance and assistance as needed from Human Resources Directors, Finance
Directors and Purchasing Officials. The EMCs will prepare and maintain Annex M
(Resource Management) to this plan and supporting SOGs.
2) Emergency tasks to be performed include:
a) Maintain an inventory of emergency resources.
b) During emergency operations, locates supplies, equipment, and personnel to
meet specific needs.
c) Maintain a list of suppliers for supplies and equipment needed immediately
in the aftermath of an emergency.
d) Establish emergency purchasing procedures and coordinate emergency
procurements.
e) Establish and maintain a manpower reserve and coordinate assignment of
reserve personnel to departments and agencies that require augmentation.
f) Coordinate transportation, sorting, temporary storage, and distribution of
resources during emergency situations.
g) Establish staging areas for resources, if required.
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h) During emergency operations, identify to the Donations Management
Coordinator those goods, services, and personnel that are needed.
i) Maintain records of emergency-related expenditures for purchases and
personnel.
g. Human Services.
1) Primary responsibility for this function is assigned to the EMCs, who will seek
guidance and assistance as needed from local volunteer groups and/or
organized disaster relief agencies. EMCs will prepare and maintain Annex 0
(Human Services) to this plan and supporting SOGs.
2) Emergency tasks to be performed include:
a) Identify emergency feeding sites.
b) Identify sources of clothing for disaster victims.
c) Secure emergency food supplies.
d) Coordinate the operation of shelter facilities, whether operated by local
government, local volunteer groups, or organized disaster relief agencies
such as the American Red Cross.
e) Coordinate special care requirements for disaster victims such as the aged,
functional and access needs individuals, and others.
f) Coordinate the provision of disaster mental health services to disaster
victims, emergency workers, and/or others suffering trauma due to the
emergency incident/disaster.
h. Hazard Mitigation.
1) The primary responsibility for this function is assigned to the EMCs, who with
assistance from the Hazard Mitigation Coordinator, will prepare and maintain
Annex P (Hazard Mitigation) to this plan and supporting SOGs.
2) Emergency tasks to be performed include:
a) Maintain the local Hazard Analysis.
b) Identify beneficial pre-disaster hazard mitigation projects and seek approval
from local officials to implement such projects.
c) In the aftermath of an emergency, determine appropriate actions to mitigate
the situation and coordinate implementation of those actions.
d) Coordinate and carry out post-disaster hazard mitigation program.
i. Transportation.
1) The primary responsibility for this function is assigned to the EMCs and
Transportation Director(s)/Supervisor(s) who will prepare and maintain Annex S
(Transportation) to this plan and supporting SOGs.
2) Emergency tasks to be performed include:
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a) Identifies local public and private transportation resources and coordinates
their use in emergencies.
b) Coordinates deployment of transportation equipment to support emergency
operations.
c) Establishes and maintains a reserve pool of drivers, maintenance personnel,
parts, and tools.
d) Maintains records on use of transportation equipment and personnel for
purpose of possible reimbursement.
j. Donations Management.
1) The primary responsibility for this function is assigned to The Salvation Army,
who, with assistance from the EMC(s), will prepare and maintain Annex T
(Donations Management) to this plan and supporting SOGs. The United Way of
the Brazos Valley will be tasked with soliciting and managing financial donations.
2) Emergency tasks to be performed include:
a) Compile resource requirements identified by the Resource Management staff.
b) Solicit donations to meet known needs.
c) Establish and implement procedures to receive, accept or turn down offers of
donated goods and services, and provide instructions to donors of needed
goods or services.
d) In coordination with the Resource Management staff, establish a facility to
receive, sort, and distribute donated goods.
k. Legal.
1) The primary responsibility for this function is assigned to the City Attorney and/or
County Attorney and/or Texas A&M University System Office of General Council
who, with assistance from the EMC(s), will prepare and maintain Annex U (Legal)
to this plan and supporting SOGs.
2) Emergency tasks to be performed include:
a) Advise local officials on emergency powers of local government and
procedures for invoking those measures.
b) Review and advise our officials on possible legal issues arising from disaster
operations.
c) Prepare and/or recommend legislation to implement the emergency powers
that may be required during and emergency.
d) Advise local officials and department heads on record-keeping requirements
and other documentation necessary for the exercising of emergency powers.
I. Department and agency heads not assigned a specific function in this plan will be
prepared to make their resources available for emergency duty at the direction of
their chief elected official(s).
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a. Volunteer Groups. The following are local volunteer agencies that can provide
disaster relief services and traditionally have coordinated their efforts with our local
government:
1) HEART OF TEXAS Chapter of the American Red Cross, office is located in Bryan
and Waco, Texas.
Provides shelter management, feeding at fixed facilities and through mobile units,
first aid, replacement of eyeglasses and medications, provision of basic clothing,
and limited financial assistance (if available) to those affected by emergency
situations. The Red Cross also provides feeding for emergency workers.
2) The Salvation Army.
Provides emergency assistance to include: mass and mobile feeding, temporary
shelter, counseling, missing person services, medical assistance, and the
warehousing and distribution of donated good including food clothing, and
household items. Also provides referrals to government and private agencies for
special services.
3) Southern Baptist Convention Disaster Relief.
Provides mobile feeding units staffed by volunteers. Active in providing disaster
childcare, the agency has several mobile childcare units. Can also assist with
clean-up activities, temporary repairs, reconstruction, counseling, and bilingual
services.
4) ARES/RACES.
The Amateur Radio Emergency Service/Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service
provides amateur radio support for emergency operations, including
communications support in the EOC.
b. Business Support.
The following businesses have agreed to provide support for emergency operations
as indicated:
1) Sanderson Farms, Inc.
2) HEB
3) Lowes
4) Home Depot
5) Walmart
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VII. DIRECTION AND CONTROL
A. General
1. The County Judge and/or Mayor(s) is responsible for establishing objectives and policies
for emergency management and providing general guidance for disaster response and
recovery operations, all in compliance with the NIMS. During disasters, the CEO(s) may
carry out those responsibilities from the EOC.
2. The EMC(s) will provide overall direction of the response activities of all our
departments. During major emergencies and disaster, he/she will normally carry out
those responsibilities from the EOC.
3. The EMC(s) will manage the EOC.
4. The Incident Commander, assisted by a staff sufficient for the tasks to be performed, will
manage the emergency response at an incident site.
5. During emergency operations, department heads retain administrative and policy control
over their employees and equipment. However, personnel and equipment will carry out
mission assignments directed by the incident commander. Each department and
agency is responsible for having its own operating procedures to be followed during
response operations, but interagency procedures, such as common communications
protocol, may be adopted to facilitate a coordinated effort.
6. If our own resources are insufficient or inappropriate to deal with an emergency
situation, we may request assistance from other jurisdictions, organized volunteer
groups, or the State. The process for requesting State or federal assistance is covered
in section V.F of this plan; see also the Request for Assistance form in Annex M,
Appendix 3. External agencies are expected to conform to the general guidance and
direction provided by our senior decision-makers.
B. Emergency Facilities
1. Incident Command Post. Except when an emergency situation threatens, but has not
yet occurred, and those situations for which there is no specific hazard impact site (such
as a severe winter storm or area-wide utility outage), an incident command post or
command posts will be established in the vicinity of the incident site(s). As noted
previously, the incident commander will be responsible for directing the emergency
response and managing the resources at the incident scene.
2. Emergency Operating Center (EOC). When major emergencies and disasters have
occurred or appear imminent, we will activate our EOC, which is located in Bryan, TX
near the Brazos County Courthouse.
3. The following individuals are authorized to activate the EOC:
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a. County Judge and/or Mayor(s)
b. City Manager(s) and/or the EMC(s)
c. TAMU President, TAMU Emergency Management Director and/or TAMU EMC
4. The general responsibilities of the EOC are to:
a. Assemble accurate information on the emergency situation and current resource
data to allow local officials to make informed decisions on courses of action.
b. Working with representatives of emergency services, determine and prioritize
required response actions and coordinate their implementation.
c. Provide resource support for emergency operations.
d. Suspend or curtail government services, recommend the closure of schools and
businesses, and cancellation of public events.
e. Organize and activate large-scale evacuation and mass care operations.
f. Provide emergency information to the public.
5. Representatives of those departments and agencies assigned emergency functions in
this plan will staff the EOC. EOC operations are addressed in Annex N (Direction and
Control). The interface between the EOC and the incident command post is described in
paragraph V.E above.
6. Our alternate EOC is located at Kyle Field Command, 756 Houston Street, on the Texas
A&M University Campus in College Station, TX. This facility will be used if our primary
EOC becomes unusable.
7. We have a mobile command and control vehicle, operated by the City of Bryan Fire
Department, which may be used as an incident command post.
C. Line of Succession
1. The line of succession for the County Judge is:
a. County Judge
b. County Judge Pro-Tern
c. County Commissioners (in order of their seniority on the Commissioners' Court)
2. The line of succession for the Mayor is:
a. Mayor
b. Mayor Pro-Tern
c. City Council Members (in order of their seniority on the City Council)
3. The line of succession for the City Manager(s) is:
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b. Deputy/Assistant City Manager
c. Assistant City Manager (City of College Station); Public Works Director (City of Bryan)
4. The line of succession for the Texas A&M Vice-President for Finance and Administration
is:
a. Executive V.P. for Finance & Operations
b. Associate V.P. for Safety & Security
c. Texas A&M University Emergency Management Coordinator
5. The line of succession for the Emergency Management Coordinator is:
a. Emergency Management Coordinator
b. Deputy EMC or Assistant EMC
c. EMC from our interjurisdictional partners; Fire Chief or Asst. Fire Chief (City of Bryan)
6. The lines of succession for each of our department and agency heads shall be in
accordance with the SOGs established by those departments and agencies.
VIII. READINESS LEVELS
A. Many emergencies follow some recognizable build-up period during which actions can be
taken to achieve a gradually increasing state of readiness. We use a four-tier system.
Readiness Levels will be determined by the Mayors and/or County Judge or, for certain
circumstances, the Emergency Management Coordinator. General actions to be taken at
each readiness level are outlined in the annexes to this plan; more specific actions will be
detailed in departmental or agency SOPs/SOGs.
8. The following Readiness Levels will be used as a means of increasing our alert posture.
1. Level 4: Normal Conditions
a. Emergency incidents occur and local officials are notified. One or more departments
or agencies respond to handle the incident; an incident command post may be
established. Limited assistance may be requested from other jurisdictions pursuant
to established inter-local agreements.
b. The normal operations of government are not affected.
2. Level 3: Increased Readiness
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a. Increased Readiness refers to a situation that presents a greater potential threat than
"Level 4" but poses no immediate threat to life and/or property. Increased readiness
actions may be appropriate when the situations like the following occur:
1) Tropical Weather Threat. A tropical weather system has developed that has the
potential to impact the local area. Readiness actions may include regular
situation monitoring, a review of plans and resource status, determining staff
availability and placing personnel on-call.
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2) Tornado Watch indicates possibility of tornado development. Readiness actions
may include increased situation monitoring and placing selected staff on alert.
3) Flash Flood Watch indicates flash flooding is possible due to heavy rains
occurring or expected to occur. Readiness actions may include increased
situation-monitoring, reconnaissance of known trouble spots, deploying warning
signs.
4) Wildfire Threat. During periods of extreme wildfire threat, readiness actions may
include deploying additional resources to areas most at risk, arranging for
standby commercial water tanker support, conducting daily aerial
reconnaissance, or initiating burn bans.
5) Mass Gathering. For mass gatherings with or without previous history of
problems, readiness actions may include reviewing security, traffic control, fire
protection, and first aid planning with organizers and determining additional
requirements.
b. Declaration of "Level 3" will generally require the initiation of the "Increased
Readiness" activities identified in each annex to this plan.
3. Level 2: High Readiness
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a. High Readiness refers to a situation with a significant potential and probability of
causing loss of life and/or property. This condition will normally require some degree
of warning to the public. Actions could be triggered by severe weather warning
information issued by the National Weather Service such as:
1) Tropical Weather Threat. A tropical weather system may impact the local area
within 72 hours. Readiness actions may include continuous storm monitoring,
identifying worst-case decision points, increasing preparedness of personnel and
equipment, updating evacuation checklists, verifying evacuation route status, and
providing the public information for techniques to protect homes and businesses
on the evacuation routes.
2) Tornado Warning. Issued when a tornado has actually been sighted in the vicinity
or indicated by radar and might strike in the local area. Readiness actions may
include activating the EOC, continuous situation monitoring, and notifying the
public about the warning.
3) Flash Flood Warning. Issued to alert persons that flash flooding is imminent or
occurring on certain steams or designated areas, and immediate action should
be taken. Readiness actions may include notifying the public about the warning,
evacuating low-lying areas, opening emergency shelters to house evacuees, and
continuous situation monitoring.
4) Winter Storm Warning. Issued when heavy snow, sleet, or freezing rain are
forecast to occur separately or in a combination. Readiness actions may include
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preparing for possible power outages, putting road crews on stand-by to clear
and/or sand the roads, and continuous situation monitoring.
5) Mass Gathering. Civil disorder with relatively large-scale localized violence is
imminent. Readiness actions may include increased law enforcement presence,
putting hospitals and fire departments on alert, and continuous situation
monitoring.
b. Declaration of a "Level 2" will generally require the initiation of the "High Readiness"
activities identified in each annex to this plan.
4. Level 1: Maximum Readiness
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a. Maximum Readiness refers to situation that hazardous conditions are imminent.
This condition denotes a greater sense of danger and urgency than associated with
a "Level 2" event. Actions could also be generated by severe weather warning
information issued by the National Weather Service combined with factors making
the event more imminent.
1) Tropical Weather Threat. The evacuation decision period is nearing for an
approaching tropical weather system that may impact the local area. Readiness
actions may include continuous situation monitoring, full activation of the EOC,
recommending precautionary actions for special facilities, pre-positioning
emergency personnel and equipment for emergency operations, and preparing
public transportation resources for evacuation support.
2) Tornado Warning. A tornado has been sighted close to a populated area or is
moving toward a populated area. Readiness actions may include taking
immediate shelter and putting damage assessment teams on stand-by.
3) Flash Flood Warning. Flooding is imminent or is occurring at specific locations.
Readiness actions may include evacuations, putting rescue teams on alert,
sheltering evacuees and/or others displaced by the flooding and continuous
monitoring of the situation.
4) Mass Gathering. Civil disorder is about to erupt into large-scale and widespread
violence. Readiness actions may include having all EMS units on stand-by, all
law enforcement present for duty, notify the DOC that assistance may be needed
and keep them apprised of the situation, and continuous situation monitoring is
required.
b. Declaration of "Level 1" will generally require the initiation of the "Maximum
Readiness" activities identified in each annex to this plan.
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IX. ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT
A. Agreements and Contracts
1. Should our local resources prove to be inadequate during an emergency, requests will
be made for assistance from other local jurisdictions, other agencies, and industry in
accordance with existing mutual-aid agreements and contracts and those agreements
and contracts entered into during the emergency. Such assistance may include
equipment, supplies, or personnel. All agreements will be entered into by authorized
officials and should be in writing whenever possible. Agreements and contracts should
identify the local officials authorized to request assistance pursuant to those documents.
2. In an effort to facilitate assistance pursuant to mutual aid agreements, our available
resources are identified.
3. The agreements and contracts pertinent to emergency management (that we are a party
to) are summarized in Attachment 6.
B. Reports
1. Hazardous Materials Spill Reporting. If we are responsible for a release of hazardous
materials of a type or quantity that must be reported to state and federal agencies, the
department or agency responsible for the spill shall make the required report. See
Annex Q (Hazardous Materials and Oil Spill Response) for more information. If the party
responsible for a reportable spill cannot be located, the Incident Commander shall
ensure that the required report(s) are made.
2. Initial Emergency Report. This short report should be prepared and transmitted by the
EOC when an on-going emergency incident appears likely to worsen and we may need
assistance from other local governments or the State. See Annex N (Direction and
Control) for the format and instructions for this report.
3. Situation Report. A daily situation report should be prepared and distributed by the
EOC during major emergencies or disasters. See Annex N (Direction and Control) for
the format of and instructions for this report.
4. Other Reports. Several other reports covering specific functions are described in the
annexes to this plan.
C. Records
1. Record Keeping for Emergency Operations
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Our local governments are responsible for establishing the administrative controls
necessary to manage the expenditure of funds and to provide reasonable accountability
and justification for expenditures made to support emergency operations. This shall be
done in accordance with the established local fiscal policies and standard cost
accounting procedures.
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a. Activity Logs. The Incident Command Post and the EOC shall maintain accurate
logs recording key response activities, including:
1) Activation or deactivation of emergency facilities.
2) Emergency notifications to other local governments and to state and federal
agencies.
3) Significant changes in the emergency situation.
4) Major commitments of resources and/or requests for additional resources from
external sources.
5) Issuance of protective action recommendations to the public.
6) Evacuations.
7) Casualties.
8) Containment or termination of the incident.
b. Incident Costs. All departments and agencies shall maintain records summarizing
the use of personnel, equipment, and supplies during the response to day-to-day
incidents to obtain an estimate of annual emergency response costs that can be
used as in preparing future department or agency budgets.
c. Emergency or Disaster Costs. For major emergencies or disasters, all departments
and agencies participating in the emergency response shall maintain detailed
records of costs for emergency operations to include:
1) Personnel costs, especially overtime costs
2) Equipment operations costs
3) Costs for leased or rented equipment
4) Costs for contract services to support emergency operations
5) Costs of specialized supplies expended for emergency operations
These records may be used to recover costs from the responsible party or insurers
or as a basis for requesting financial assistance for certain allowable response and
recovery costs from the state and/or federal government.
2. Preservation of Records
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a. In order to continue normal government operations following an emergency situation
or disaster, vital records must be protected. These include legal documents as well
as property and tax records. The principal causes of damage to records are fire and
water; therefore, essential records should be protected accordingly. Each agency
responsible for preparation of annexes to this plan will include protection of vital
records in its SOPs/SOGs.
b. If records are damaged during an emergency situation, we will seek professional
assistance to preserve and restore them.
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D. Training
It will be the responsibility of each agency director/department head to ensure that agency
personnel, in accordance with the NIMS, possess the level of training, experience,
credentialing, currency, physical and medical fitness, or capability for any positions they are
tasked to fill.
E. Consumer Protection
Consumer complaints regarding alleged unfair or illegal business practices often occur in
the aftermath of a disaster. Such complaints will be referred to the County and/or City
Attorney, who will pass such complaints to the Consumer Protection Division of the Office of
the Attorney General.
F. Post-Incident and Exercise Review
The EMCs are responsible for organizing and conducting a critique following the conclusion
of a significant emergency event/incident or exercise. The After Action Report (AAR) will
entail both written and verbal input from all appropriate participants. An Improvement Plan
will be developed based on the deficiencies identified, and an individual, department, or
agency will be assigned responsibility for correcting the deficiency and a due date shall be
established for that action.
X. PLAN DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE
A. Plan Development
The County Judge, Mayors and TAMU V.P. for Finance and Administration are responsible
for approving and promulgating this plan.
8. Distribution of Planning Documents
1. The County Judge and Mayors, with assistance from the EMCs, shall determine the
distribution of this plan and its annexes. In general, copies of plans and annexes should
be distributed to those individuals, departments, agencies, and organizations tasked in
this document. Copies should also be set-aside for the EOC and other emergency
facilities.
2. The Basic Plan should include a distribution list (See Attachment 1 to this plan) that
indicates who receives copies of the basic plan and the various annexes to it. In
general, individuals who receive annexes to the basic plan should also receive a copy of
this plan, because the Basic Plan describes our emergency management organization
and basic operational concepts. In some cases, the plan may be distributed
electronically or via the internet.
C. Review
The Basic Plan and its annexes shall be reviewed annually by local officials. The EMCs will
establish a schedule for annual review of planning documents by those tasked in them.
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D. Update
1. This plan will be updated based upon deficiencies identified during actual emergency
situations and exercises and when changes in threat hazards, resources and
capabilities, or government structure occur.
2. The Basic Plan and its annexes must be revised or updated by a formal change at least
every five years. Responsibility for revising or updating the Basic Plan is assigned to
the EMCs. Responsibility for revising or updating the annexes to this plan is outlined in
Section Vl.B, Assignment of Responsibilities, as well as in each annex. For details on
the methods of updating planning documents as well as more information on when
changes should be made, refer to Chapter 3 of the Texas Division of Emergency
Management (TDEM) Local Emergency Management Planning Guide (TDEM-10).
3. Revised or updated planning documents will be provided to all departments, agencies,
and individuals tasked in those documents.
4. §418.043(4) of the Government Code provides that TDEM shall review local emergency
management plans. The process for submitting new or updated planning documents to
TDEM is described in Chapter 6 of the TDEM-10. The Brazos County EMC is
responsible for submitting copies of planning documents to our TDEM Plans Section for
review. This may be done electronically.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Distribution List
2. References
3. Organization for Emergencies
4. Functional Responsibility Matrix
5. Annex Assignments
6. Summary of Agreements & Contracts
7. National Incident Management System
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ATTACHMENT 1 -DISTRIBUTION LIST
WILL BE DISTRIBUTED ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH THE BRAZOS COUNTY
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT WEBSITE
Jurisdiction/Agency Plan
EOC
County Judge/Mayors
City Managers
Each County Commissioner
EM Cs
City Secretary/Asst. to the Judge
County Sheriff
Police Chiefs
Each Constable
Fire Chiefs/Fire Marshals
Community Supervision
County Health Officer
Finance Directorsffax Assessor
City Public Works Directors/County Engineer
Public Utilities Directors
Human Resources Directors
County/City Attorneys
Justices of the Peace
RACES Group
St Joseph's Hospital
College Station Medical Center
The Physician's Center
Scott & White
County/City Animal Control
ISO Transportation Directors
Independent School Districts
Brazos County L.E.P.C.
American Red Cross
The Salvation Army
Victim Relief Ministries
Brazos Valley Transit Authority
TDEM District Coordinator
D.P.S. Captain, Bryan
Brazos Valley V.O.A.D
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REFERENCES
1. Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Division of Emergency Management, Local
Emergency Management Planning Guide, TDEM-10
2. Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Division of Emergency Management, Disaster
Recovery Manual
3. Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Division of Emergency Management, Mitigation
Handbook
4. FEMA, Independent Study Course, IS-288: The Role of Voluntary Organizations in
Emergency Management
5. FEMA, Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (CPG-101)
6. U.S. Department of Homeland Security, National Response Plan
7. 79th Texas Legislature, House Bi/13111
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ANNEX ASSIGNMENTS
ANNEX
Annex A: Warning
Annex B: Communications
Annex C: Shelter & Mass Care
Annex D: Radiological Protection
Annex E: Evacuation
Annex F: Firefighting
Annex G: Law Enforcement
Annex H: Health and Medical Services
Annex I: Public Information
Annex J: Recovery
Annex K: Public Works & Engineering
Annex L: Utilities
Annex M: Resource Management
Annex N: Direction & Control
Annex 0: Human Services
Annex P: Hazard Mitigation
Annex Q: Haz-Mat & Oil Spill Response
Annex R: Search & Rescue
Annex S: Transportation
AnnexT: Donations Management
Annex U: Legal
Annex V: Terrorist Incident Response
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ASSIGNED TO:
Police Chiefs/County Sheriff
Police Chiefs/County Sheriff
American Red Cross/EMCs
Fire Chiefs
Police Chiefs/Countv Sheriff
Fire Chiefs/Fire Marshal
Police Chiefs/County Sheriff
County Health Authority
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Public Works Directors/County Engineer
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SUMMARY OF AGREEMENTS & CONTRACTS
Agreements
Brazos County and the cities within Brazos County have Mutual Aid Agreements in place with
all jurisdictions in our ?-county region (Brazos Valley Region).
Contracts
Brazos County has no pre-positioned contracts for emergency management activities,
but has numerous vendor agreements through our Purchasing Department that will be
used as needed during any disaster/event.
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ATTACHMENT 7
NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (NIMS) SUMMARY
A. BACKGROUND
1. NIMS is a comprehensive, national approach to incident management that is applicable
to all jurisdictional levels and across functional disciplines. This system is suitable
across a wk:Je range of incidents and hazard scenarios, regardless of size or complexity.
It provides a flexible framework for all phases of incident management, as well as
requirements for processes, procedures, and systems designed to improve
interoperability.
2. NIMS is a multifaceted system that provides a national framework for preparing for,
preventing, responding to, and recovering from domestic incidents.
B. COMPONENTS
1. Command and Management. The incident management structures employed by NIMS
can be used to manage emergency incidents or non-emergency events such as
celebrations. The system works equally well for small incidents and large-scale
emergency situations. The system has built-in flexibility to grow or shrink depending on
current needs. It is a standardized system, so personnel from a variety of agencies and
geographic locations can be rapidly incorporated into a common management structure.
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a. Incident Management System. A system that can be used to manage emergency
incidents or non-emergency events such as celebrations.
1) FEATURES OF ICS
ICS has a number of features that work together to make it a real management
system. Among the primary attributes of ICS are:
a) Common Terminology. ICS requires the use of common terminology, such as
the use of standard titles for facilities and positions within an organization, to
ensure efficient and clear communications.
b) Organizational Resources. All resources including personnel, facilities, major
equipment, and supply items used to support incident management activities
must be "typed" with respect to capability. This typing will minimize confusion
and enhance interoperability.
c) Manageable Span of Control. Span of control should ideally vary from three
to seven. Anything less or more requires expansion or consolidation of the
organization.
d) Organizational Facilities. Common terminology is used to define incident
facilities, the activities conducted at these facilities, and the organizational
positions that can be found working there.
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e) Use of Position Titles. All ICS positions have distinct titles.
f) Reliance on an Incident Action Plan. The incident action plan, which may be
verbal or written, is intended to provide supervisory personnel a common
understanding of the situation and direction for future action. The plan
includes a statement of objectives, organizational description, assignments,
and support material such as maps. Written plans are desirable when two or
more jurisdictions are involved, when state and/or federal agencies are
assisting local response personnel, or there has been significant turnover in
the incident staff.
g) Integrated Communications. Integrated communications includes interfacing
disparate communications as effectively as possible, planning for the use of
all available systems and frequencies, and requiring the use of clear text in
communications.
h) Accountability. ICS is based on an orderly chain of command, check-in for all
responders, and only one supervisor for each responder.
2) UNIFIED COMMAND
a) Unified Command is a variant of ICS used when there is more than one
agency or jurisdiction with responsibility for the incident or when personnel
and equipment from a number of different agencies or jurisdictions are
responding to it. This might occur when the incident site crosses
jurisdictional boundaries or when an emergency situation involves matters for
which state and/or federal agencies have regulatory responsibility or legal
requirements.
b) ICS Unified Command is intended to integrate the efforts of multiple agencies
and jurisdictions. The major change from a normal ICS structure is at the top.
In a Unified command, senior representatives of each agency or jurisdiction
responding to the incident collectively agree on objectives, priorities, and an
overall strategy or strategies to accomplish objectives; approve a coordinated
Incident Action Plan; and designate an Operations Section Chief. The
Operations Section Chief is responsible for managing available resources to
achieve objectives. Agency and jurisdictional resources remain under the
administrative control of their agencies or jurisdictions but respond to mission
assignments and direction provided by the Operations Section Chief based
on the requirements of the Incident Action Plan.
3) AREA COMMAND
a) An Area Command is intended for situations where there are multiple
incidents that are each being managed by an ICS organization or to oversee
the management of large or multiple incidents to which several Incident
Management Teams have been assigned. Area Command becomes Unified
Area Command when incidents are multijurisdictional.
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b) The organization of an Area Command is different from a Unified Command
in that there is no operations section, since all operations are conducted on-
scene, at the separate ICPs.
4) Multiagency Coordination Systems. Multiagency coordination systems may be
required for incidents that require higher level resource management or
information management. The components of multiagency coordination systems
include facilities, equipment, EOCs, specific multiagency coordination entities,
personnel, procedures, and communications; all of which are integrated into a
common framework for coordinating and supporting incident management.
5) Public Information. The NIMS system fully integrates the ICS Joint Information
System (JIS) and the Joint Information Center (JIC). The JIC is a physical
location where public information staff involved in incident management activities
can co-locate to perform critical emergency information, crisis communications,
and public affairs functions. More information on JICs can be obtained in the
OHS National Incident Management System Plan, dated March 2004.
6) Preparedness. Preparedness activities include planning, training, and exercises
as well as certification of response personnel, and equipment acquisition and
certification. Activities would also include the creation of mutual aid agreements
and Emergency Management Assistance Compacts. Any public information
activities such as publication management would also be preparedness activities.
7) Resource Management. All resources, such as equipment and personnel, must
be identified and typed. Systems for describing, inventorying, requesting, and
tracking resources must also be established.
8) Communications and Information Management. Adherence to NIMS specified
standards by all agencies ensures interoperability and compatibility in
communications and information management.
9) Supporting Technologies. This would include any technologies that enhance the
capabilities essential to implementing the NIMS. For instance, voice and data
communication systems, resource tracking systems, or data display systems.
10) Ongoing Management and Maintenance. The NIMS Integration Center provides
strategic direction and oversight in support of routine review and continual
refinement of both the system and its components over the long term.
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College Station, TX 77840
College Station, TX
Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:119-0222 Name:Mitigation Action Plan Resolution
Status:Type:Resolution Consent Agenda
File created:In control:4/23/2019 City Council Regular
On agenda:Final action:5/13/2019
Title:Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a resolution adopting the Mitigation Action
Plan titled “Mitigating Risk: Protecting Brazos County from All Hazards 2019-2024."
Sponsors:Jonathan McMahan
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:Mitigation Action Plan 2019-2024 Exh A
Mitigation Action Plan Resolution 5-1-19
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.
Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a resolution adopting the Mitigation Action
Plan titled “Mitigating Risk: Protecting Brazos County from All Hazards 2019-2024."
Relationship to Strategic Goals:
·Good Governance
·Financially Sustainable City
·Core Services and Infrastructure
·Neighborhood Integrity
·Diverse Growing Economy
·Improving Mobility
·Sustainable City
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends approval of the resolution
Summary: This plan is a five-year blueprint for the future, aimed at making communities in Brazos
County disaster resistant by reducing or eliminating the long-term risk of loss of life and property from
the full range of natural disasters. It meets the requirements of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000
(P.L. 106-390); Section 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 201.6 and Part 206; and State of
Texas Division of Emergency Management standards.
An open public process was established to provide multiple opportunities for all sectors in Brazos
County to become involved in the planning process and make input during its drafting stage.
Budget & Financial Summary: None
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Brazos County
Hazard Mitigation
Mitigating Risk: Protecting Brazos County from All Hazards
2019-2024
Department of Emergency Management
110 N. Main Street Suite 100
Bryan, Texas 77803
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
PURPOSE AND PROCESS OF DEVELOPMENT
This updated document, “Mitigating Risk: Protecting Brazos County from All Hazards, 2019 –
2024,” was prepared by the jurisdictions within Brazos County. The participating entities in the
planning area of the Brazos County Hazard Mitigation Plan include Brazos County, the Cities of
Bryan, College Station, Kurten, Wixon Valley and Texas A&M University. These will be referred
to as “Brazos County and participating entities”, “participating entities” or the “planning area”.
This plan is a five-year blueprint for the future, aimed at making communities in Brazos County,
to include all of the planning area; disaster resistant by reducing or eliminating the long-term
risk of loss of life and property from the full range of natural disasters. It meets the
requirements of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (P.L. 106-390); Section 44 of the Code of
Federal Regulations, Part 201.6 and Part 206; and State of Texas Division of Emergency
Management standards. An open public process was established to provide multiple
opportunities for all sectors in Brazos County and participating entities to be involved in the
planning process and provide input during its drafting stage.
HAZARDS FACING THE PLANNING AREA
The plan identifies and assesses the potential impact of nine natural hazards that threaten
Brazos County and participating entities. Hazards were identified based on a review of historical
records, national data sources, existing plans and reports, and discussions with local, regional,
and national experts. The list of hazards that may threaten Brazos County and the participating
entities are:
Floods
Droughts
Fires
Severe Winter Storms
Tornadoes
Hail
Thunderstorms
Dam failures
Excessive Heat
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MITIGATION VISION
A vision statement, 6 goals, and 21 objectives were developed to guide the participating entities
in the planning area in reducing or eliminating the long-term risk of loss of life and property
from the full range of natural disasters. The mitigation vision for Brazos County and
participating entities incorporates:
An informed citizenry aware of the risks they face and the measures that can be taken to protect
their families, homes, workplaces, communities and livelihoods from the impact of disasters.
Local governments and regional entities that are capable of hazard-mitigation planning and
project implementation, and of leveraging state, federal, and private resources for investments
in mitigation.
Intergovernmental coordination and cooperation on mutual issues of concern related to
floodplain management and hazard mitigation.
A commitment to locate buildings outside hazardous areas and to promote building methods
that result in structures able to withstand the natural hazards that threaten them.
The integration of mitigation into routine budgetary decisions and planning for future growth
and development in the planning area, making disaster resistance an integral part of the
livability and sustainability of the county.
GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND ACTIONS
The overall goal of this plan is to reduce or eliminate the long-term risk of loss of life and
property damage in Brazos County and participating entities from the full range of disasters.
Individual goals are:
GOAL 1. Develop new, and upgrade existing capabilities for identifying the need for and
implementing hazard mitigation activities.
GOAL 2. Generate support for and increase public awareness of the need for hazard
mitigation.
GOAL 3. Increase awareness of public officials, community and business leaders of the
need for hazard mitigation, and support actions to protect public health and safety.
GOAL 4. Promote resource-sharing and increase coordination and cooperation among
governmental entities in conducting hazard mitigation activities.
GOAL 5. Mitigate damage to and losses of new and existing real property.
GOAL 6. Promote sustainable growth.
Twenty-one objectives in support of these goals are presented in Section 3.
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Mitigation Actions
This plan sets forth mitigation actions and action plans to be carried out by Brazos County and
the participating entities to reduce the risks to these hazards facing the planning area. Each
action statement includes a description of the action, estimated costs, benefits, the responsible
organization for implementing the action, an implementation schedule, priority, and potential
funding sources. Some actions are directed at reducing the risk from a single hazard, such as
flooding. Others pertain to multiple hazards or all nine hazards. The hazards differ in important
ways, such as in their predictability, length of warning time, speed of onset, magnitude, scope,
duration of impact, and the possibilities of secondary impacts.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .................................................................................................................. 2
Purpose and Process of Development ......................................................................................................... 2
Hazards Facing the Planning Area ............................................................................................................... 2
Mitigation Vision ............................................................................................................................................ 3
Goals, Objectives and Actions ...................................................................................................................... 3
SECTION 1: PURPOSE AND ORGANIZATION OF THE PLAN ............................................................... 8
Purpose ......................................................................................................................................................... 8
Organization .................................................................................................................................................. 9
SECTION 2: THE PLANNING PROCESS .........................................................................................10
Preparation of the Plan ............................................................................................................................... 10
Public Involvement ...................................................................................................................................... 13
Partners in Planning .................................................................................................................................... 14
SECTION 3: MITIGATION VISION, GOALS, AND OBJECTIVES ...........................................................17
Vision ........................................................................................................................................................... 17
Goals and Objectives .................................................................................................................................. 17
SECTION 4: BRAZOS COUNTY PLANNING AREA AT A GLANCE .......................................................19
Geography................................................................................................................................................... 19
Population ................................................................................................................................................... 20
Higher Education ......................................................................................................................................... 22
Land Use ..................................................................................................................................................... 23
Development Trends ................................................................................................................................... 23
Communities Designated for Special Consideration .................................................................................. 25
SECTION 5: HAZARDS THE PLANNING AREA FACES AND WHAT'S AT RISK ..................................26
Risk Assessment Methodologies ................................................................................................................ 26
People and Property at Risk ....................................................................................................................... 26
Hazards of Concern .................................................................................................................................... 34
Historical Disaster Declarations .................................................................................................................. 35
Economic and Social Losses ...................................................................................................................... 35
Hazard Ranking .......................................................................................................................................... 36
Unique Hazards .......................................................................................................................................... 37
Conclusions ................................................................................................................................................. 37
SECTION 6: FLOOD.....................................................................................................................42
Why Floods Are a Threat ............................................................................................................................ 42
Hazard Profile ............................................................................................................................................. 43
History of Flooding ...................................................................................................................................... 44
Location of Hazardous Areas ...................................................................................................................... 46
NFIP Program Participation ........................................................................................................................ 48
People and Property at Risk ....................................................................................................................... 49
Potential Damages and Losses .................................................................................................................. 50
Repetitive Losses ........................................................................................................................................ 50
SECTION 7: DROUGHT ................................................................................................................52
Why Drought Is a Threat ............................................................................................................................. 52
Hazard Profile ............................................................................................................................................. 53
History of Drought ....................................................................................................................................... 57
People and Property at Risk ....................................................................................................................... 58
Potential Damages and Losses .................................................................................................................. 58
SECTION 8: URBAN AND WILDLAND FIRES ...................................................................................59
Why Urban and Wildland Fires Are a Threat .............................................................................................. 59
Hazard Profile ............................................................................................................................................. 61
History of Wildfire in the Planning Area ...................................................................................................... 61
Location of Hazardous Areas ...................................................................................................................... 62
History of Fire .............................................................................................................................................. 68
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People and Property at Risk ....................................................................................................................... 68
Potential Damages and Losses .................................................................................................................. 69
SECTION 9: WINTER STORMS .....................................................................................................70
Why Winter Storms Are a Threat ................................................................................................................ 70
Hazard Profile ............................................................................................................................................. 70
History of Severe Winter Storms ................................................................................................................. 71
People and Property at Risk ....................................................................................................................... 72
Potential Damages and Losses .................................................................................................................. 73
SECTION 10: TORNADOES ..........................................................................................................74
Why Tornadoes Are a Threat ...................................................................................................................... 74
Hazard Profile ............................................................................................................................................. 75
History of Tornadoes ................................................................................................................................... 77
People and Property at Risk ....................................................................................................................... 79
Potential Damages and Losses .................................................................................................................. 79
SECTION 11: HAIL ......................................................................................................................80
Why Hailstorms Are a Threat ...................................................................................................................... 80
Hazard Profile ............................................................................................................................................. 80
History of Hailstorms ................................................................................................................................... 81
People and Property at Risk ....................................................................................................................... 82
Potential Damages and Losses .................................................................................................................. 83
SECTION 12: THUNDERSTORMS ..................................................................................................84
Why Thunderstorms are a Threat ............................................................................................................... 84
Hazard Profile ............................................................................................................................................. 84
History of thunderstorms ............................................................................................................................. 85
People and Property at Risk ....................................................................................................................... 87
SECTION 13: DAM FAILURE .........................................................................................................88
Why Dam Failure Is a Threat ...................................................................................................................... 88
Hazard Profile ............................................................................................................................................. 88
People and Property at Risk ....................................................................................................................... 89
Potential Damages and Losses .................................................................................................................. 92
SECTION 14: EXCESSIVE HEAT ...................................................................................................95
Why Excessive Heat Is a Threat ................................................................................................................. 95
Hazard Profile ............................................................................................................................................. 95
History of Excessive Heat in the Planning Area.......................................................................................... 96
Location of Hazardous Areas ...................................................................................................................... 96
People and Property at Risk ....................................................................................................................... 96
Potential Damages and Losses .................................................................................................................. 97
SECTION 15: PREVIOUS MITIGATION ACTIONS .............................................................................98
Federal Emergency Management Agency Programs ................................................................................. 98
Previous Planning Efforts ............................................................................................................................ 98
Building and Fire Codes ............................................................................................................................ 100
Fire Codes ................................................................................................................................................. 102
Inspection and Permitting Processes ........................................................................................................ 103
Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedules and Fire Ratings .......................................................... 104
Floodplain Management Ordinances ........................................................................................................ 104
FEMA Community Assistance Program Involvement ............................................................................... 105
Previous Action Items ............................................................................................................................... 107
SECTION 16: MITIGATION ACTIONS ........................................................................................... 116
SECTION 17: PLAN IMPLEMENTATION AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ..................................... 135
Implementation .......................................................................................................................................... 135
Evaluation and Enhancement ................................................................................................................... 136
Continued Public Involvement .................................................................................................................. 138
APPENDIX A: ACRONYMS .......................................................................................................... 139
APPENDIX C: LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION TEAM ........................................................................ 174
APPENDIX D: CRITICAL FACILITIES IN BRAZOS COUNTY AND PARTICIPATING ENTITIES .................. 176
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APPENDIX E: LOCAL ADOPTION RESOLUTIONS ........................................................................... 181
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SECTION 1: PURPOSE AND ORGANIZATION OF THE PLAN
PURPOSE
The Brazos Valley Council of Governments (BVCOG) is made up of the seven-county Brazos
Valley region that consists of Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Leon, Madison, Robertson and
Washington Counties, as well as incorporated cities and several unincorporated communities in
those counties. Its boundaries are based on geographic features, economic market areas, labor
markets, commuting patterns and media coverage areas. The BVCOG was established in 1966
and is charged by the Texas legislature with addressing regional issues and opportunities.
BVCOG’s goal is to create and enhance partnerships among local governments, private
businesses and service organizations to collaboratively plan for and maintain the highest quality
of life in the Brazos Valley. The organization provides, in consultation with and through the
cooperation of the local elected officials, housing, health, workforce, and senior services
programs throughout the Brazos Valley. The council also administers the regional 9-1-1 plan,
community and economic development programs, criminal justice planning and grants,
Homeland Security planning and grants, and solid waste planning and grants.
Brazos County and participating entities developed the update to the comprehensive Hazard
Mitigation Plan for planning area.
Entities participating in this Hazard Mitigation Action Plan include Brazos County, Texas A&M
University, and the cities of Bryan, College Station, Wixon Valley, and Kurten.
Role of this Plan
This Hazard Mitigation Action Plan was prepared by the Hazard Mitigation Team, on behalf of
the six participating entities. It is intended as a blueprint for future hazard mitigation, defined as
“any sustained action taken to reduce or eliminate the long-term risk to human life and property
from all hazards.” The plan is designed to help build sustainable communities that, when
confronted by natural disasters, will sustain fewer losses and recover more quickly. It is also
intended to:
Minimize disruption to Brazos County communities following a disaster;
Streamline disaster recovery by articulating actions to be taken before a disaster strikes, to
reduce or eliminate future damage;
Serve as a basis for future funding that may become available through grants and technical
assistance programs offered by state or federal governments. The plan will enable Brazos
County and participating entities to take advantage of rapidly developing mitigation grant
opportunities as they arise; and ensure that Brazos County and participating entities maintain
their eligibility for the full range of future federal disaster relief. Certain forms of federal
mitigation assistance for projects will be available only to cities and counties that have a FEMA-
approved hazard mitigation plan in place.
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ORGANIZATION
The executive summary is at the beginning of the plan. Sections 1 and 2 of this plan address
how it was prepared and who was involved in planning. Section 3 articulates the vision,
mitigation goals, and objectives that guided the development of the plan. The goals are general
guidelines that articulate a desired end state. They are expressed as policy statements of global
visions. Objectives are specific, measurable, and define the strategies or implementation steps
to attain the identified goals. Section 4 profiles the planning area’s geography, population, land
use and development trends in the planning area. Section 5 identifies the major natural hazards
that have affected and may again affect planning area and describes the people and property at
risk from these hazards.
Sections 6 through 14 discuss each of the natural hazards that affect the planning area. The
plan addresses why each hazard is a threat and profiles each hazard in terms of its severity of
impact, frequency of occurrence, hours of warning time, and existing warning systems. If the
hazard has a geographic boundary, it is identified and mapped if possible. Data on the property
and number of people at risk from each hazard are presented, along with the history of hazard
events in Brazos County and participating entities.
Section 15 discusses previously implemented mitigation actions. These include federal projects
such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Public Assistance projects, Hazard
Mitigation Grant Program projects, and other federal mitigation projects; and the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) studies, plans, and projects. It also includes plans, studies and
projects of the Texas Water Development Board, and local plans, ordinances, and inspection and
permitting processes.
Section 16 contains actions to be undertaken by each participating entity to mitigate the
hazards identified in Sections 6 to 14. Mitigation action plans describe each mitigation action,
the hazard addressed, the estimated costs, benefits, organization responsible for overseeing
implementation, implementation schedule, objectives the action is designed to achieve, priority,
and potential funding sources. Section 17 discusses plan maintenance procedures, including
how the plan is to implemented, maintained and evaluated, and how the public will continue to
be involved.
Appendix A defines acronyms used in this plan. Appendix B reports the results of a web-based
hazard survey to elicit information from the public on issues of concern about hazard mitigation.
Appendix C identifies members of the local hazard mitigation team who updated this plan.
Appendix D identifies the critical facilities in the planning area. Appendix E will contain the
resolutions adopted by jurisdictional authorities when the plan is approved and the resolutions
are adopted.
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SECTION 2: THE PLANNING PROCESS
PREPARATION OF THE PLAN
This document was prepared by the Hazard Mitigation Team, in coordination with Brazos
County and the participating entities. It was developed in accordance with the provisions of the
Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-390), the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program,
Federal Regulations (44 CFR 206), and the planning standards adopted by the Texas Division of
Emergency Management. The hazard mitigation planning process for Brazos County and
participating entities was started in January 2016 and a draft was completed for submission to
the State in March 2018.
Entity Participation
This updated plan covers Brazos County, Cities Bryan, College Station, Kurten, Wixon Valley and
Texas A&M University. The entities all participated during the update process. Each entity
contributed during the update process by:
Forming a new local Hazard Mitigation Team (HMT) with representatives from their jurisdiction,
including numerous local Emergency Management Coordinators.
Attended kick-off meetings, mitigation workshops and public meetings.
Reviewed and analyzed the existing plan and updated each section, as necessary.
Provided an updated risk assessment for their jurisdiction.
Discussed the status of previous action items and provided new mitigation actions.
Devised a way to keep the plan maintained from 2019-2024.
Open Public Process
An open public process was established to give Brazos County and the participating entities an
opportunity to become involved in the planning process and make their views known.
Neighboring jurisdictions, federal and state agencies, businesses, Texas A&M University, non-
profit organizations and the public participated in the process.
Each participating entity, established a Hazard Mitigation Team composed of broad-based
representatives of cities and the county. A list of team members is provided at Appendix C. The
Hazard Mitigation Team members from each jurisdiction participated actively throughout the
planning process. They attended a kick-off workshop in the county, attended additional
mitigation workshops in the county, updated mitigation actions and devised a way to keep the
plan current from 2019-2024. Non-participating jurisdictions were notified about the planning
effort and invited to participate. They were given the opportunity to attend a kick-off meeting,
public meetings and the mitigation workshops and to fill out the Hazard Mitigation Survey
Form.
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A mitigation workshop was held November 2nd and 4th, 2015, and a kick-off meeting was held in
Brazos Community Operations Center (CEOC) on July 28, 2016. A stakeholders meeting was
held December 11, 2017. County commissioners, mayors, city council members, academia,
elected officials, city managers, floodplain managers, emergency management coordinators, fire
marshals, police chiefs, sheriffs, county engineers, building officials and inspectors, and other
interested officials were invited to the kick-off meeting and subsequent workshops.
At the workshop, TDEM provided a briefing on the FEMA hazard mitigation planning
requirements and the respective roles and responsibilities of the local jurisdictions. An
opportunity was provided for Brazos County and participating entities officials to discuss how
they would like to approach the planning process throughout the county.
A public meeting was held November 8, 2018 to inform the public about the planning process
and solicit their ideas and recommendations. A second public meeting for Brazos County and
participating entities will be held after FEMA’s review of the draft plan.
A Hazard Survey was developed to solicit opinions from the public about hazards of concern.
The Hazard Surveys were distributed to the public during public outreach opportunities, via
jurisdictional websites, local media partners, and social media. The survey provided a
mechanism to gain input from agencies, businesses, academia, non-profit organizations, and
other interested parties. A total of 653 responses were received. The responses are summarized
in Appendix B.
Identify Hazards
Profiles of hazards were prepared to show their severity of impact, frequency of occurrence,
seasonal patterns, warning time, cascading potential, and applicable warning systems.
Assess Risks
The characteristics and potential consequences of each hazard were assessed to determine how
much of the planning area could be affected and the potential effects on local assets.
An inventory was taken of “at risk” populations, buildings, infrastructure and lifelines, and
commercial facilities in the planning area classified as “critical” or “special” or housing hazardous
materials. A list of critical facilities is provided in Appendix D.
The Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment sections were revised continually throughout the
update process to ensure completeness. Nine hazards that have the potential or probability to
affect Brazos County and participating entities were identified based on a review of historical
records, national data sources, existing plans and reports, and discussions with local, regional,
state, federal and national experts.
Develop Mitigation Strategies
Based on a review of the vision statement, goals, and priorities of the previous plan with the
local elected officials and the Hazard Mitigation Team, it was determined that the vision
statement, goals, and objectives are still relevant and should remain the same. These goals and
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objectives will reduce or eliminate the long-term risk to life and property from hazards. The
goals are general guidelines that articulate a desired end state. They are expressed as policy
statements of global visions. Objectives are specific, measurable, and define the strategies or
implementation steps necessary to attain the identified goals. The vision statement, goals, and
objectives are presented in Section 3 of this plan.
Hazard Mitigation Team (HMT) members reviewed various documents, reports and plans,
including Capital Improvement Plans for Bryan and College Station, Brazos County Emergency
Operations Plans, Building Codes and Floodplain Maps. Additionally, a hazard survey was
circulated throughout the county through city and county websites. Citizens were asked to rank
hazards and propose mitigation projects based on their observations. Some surveys were
returned to the Emergency Operations Center for review and discussion by the Hazard
Mitigation Team.
In addition, local floodplain ordinances from participating jurisdictions were studied and the
HMT discussed whether local floodplain management could be strengthened in an effort to
improve mitigation. The HMT discussed if safety would be improved with the addition of
freeboard requirements for building permits. Freeboard is defined as the additional amount of
height above a flood elevation at which a structures’ lowest floor must be elevated to. The HMT
also reviewed local building codes to determine if stronger ordinances would help strengthen
new buildings from some hazards, such as tornadoes. Section 15 and the hazard-specific
sections of the plan summarize the findings from the studies, plans, reports and technical
information. Other sources of the information included the Federal Emergency Management
Agency, USACE, the Insurance Services Office, the U.S. Fire Administration, the National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration, the Texas Water Development Board, the Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, the State Comptroller, the Texas State Data Center, and the Texas
Division of Emergency Management. Section 15 and the hazard-specific sections of the plan
summarize the findings from the studies, plans, reports and technical information.
An inclusive and structured process was used to develop and prioritize mitigation actions for
this Hazard Mitigation Plan. It included the following steps:
A vision statement, mitigation goals and objectives were formulated to reduce or eliminate the
long-term risk to human life and property from each hazard.
Mitigation team members considered the benefits that would result from the mitigation actions
versus the cost of those projects. For those actions in which the benefits could be quantified, an
economic evaluation was one factor that helped team member’s select one mitigation action
from among many competing ones. Cost-effectiveness of actions was considered as each team
member developed their final list of mitigation actions. Economic considerations were part of
the community’s analysis of the comprehensive range of specific mitigation actions and projects
being considered.
Each participating entity did a review of benefits and costs for the mitigation actions/projects.
The review of benefits and costs considered: 1) how many people will be affected; 2) what size of
an area will be affected; and 3) which critical facilities will be affected. Then, the following
questions were answered:
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Are costs reasonable compared with the size of the problem and probable benefits?
Does the project make sense for the overall community?
Each mitigation action/project was ranked based on the following criteria:
Does this project address multiple goals and objectives outlined in this plan?
Does this project impact a large percentage of the population or involve multiple participating
entities?
Will project result in life safety and/or property protection?
Does the project address multiple hazards?
Is funding available?
Is the project cost effective (future benefits exceed cost)?
Each criteria was given a score between 0 to 4 and the overall mitigation action/project score
was a summation of criteria scores. Each mitigation action/project was categorized as low (0 –
8), medium (9 – 16), or high (17 – 24) based on its overall score.
Participants received a briefing on the risk assessment results and identified any unique hazards
for the entity’s planning area that varied from those hazards affecting the planning area as a
whole. Participants discussed potential mitigation actions to identify any that might be relevant
to the risks they face in jurisdiction and to solicit ideas.
Implement the Plan and Monitor Progress
A formal process was established at the workshops to ensure that the plan is implemented and
remains an active and relevant document. Plan maintenance is addressed in Section 17.
PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT
Because public involvement is critical to the success of hazard-mitigation planning, public input
was sought in several ways. Public input was solicited during the drafting stage, upon
development of the draft, and prior to adoption of the plan. The public also was given the
opportunity to provide comments, input into the planning process, and discuss other issues of
concern to the entire planning area.
A public meeting was held at the CEOC November 8, 2018 to inform the public about the
planning process and solicit their ideas and recommendations. Announcements of the public
meeting were distributed to the media and civic organizations, as well as being posted to
Facebook, Twitter, jurisdictional websites, and displayed in public places. Members of the
general public, residents, local businesses, community leaders, educators, representatives of
neighboring jurisdictions and private and non-profit groups were invited to attend and
participate. A second public meeting for Brazos County and participating entities will be held
after FEMA’s review of the draft plan.
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The county-wide public meetings provided an opportunity for the public to give input in the
planning process during the drafting stage. The public was also provided an opportunity to
comment on the draft plan prior to its submission to the Texas Division of Emergency
Management and FEMA.
A Hazard Survey was made available to the public and was distributed at the public meetings.
The survey sought information from citizens about hazards that have affected them and
recommendations for action to reduce future risks. A total of 653 responses were received. The
survey results provided an important source of information for use in formulating mitigation
actions. Survey results appear in Appendix B.
Finally, the draft of this plan was made available on the Brazos County Department of
Emergency Management website (www.bcdem.org/plans ) for public review and comment. Each
participating jurisdiction made a copy of the plan available for public inspection and review and
formally solicited public review and comment prior to their governing bodies’ adoption of the
plan. A copy of each resolution adopting the plan will be in Appendix E after the participating
jurisdictions each adopt the plan.
PARTNERS IN PLANNING
Hazard Mitigation Teams
The Hazard Mitigation Team (HMT), which had a central role throughout the planning process,
was composed of local officials throughout Brazos County and participating entities. For a
complete list of the HMT, see Appendix C.
The local Hazard Mitigation Team (HMT) was comprised of various members of the communities
and local government with wide-ranging expertise. In addition to Emergency Managers,
membership included Floodplain Administrators, Risk Managers, Public Works Supervisors, Code
Enforcement Agents, Public Health Officers and Urban/Regional Planners. Mitigation projects
were discussed and weighted, then considered for inclusion in the Mitigation Action Plan.
Members attended planning meetings as well as public meetings to discuss hazards in the
planning area.
The HMT was chaired by the Emergency Management Coordinator for Brazos County.
Representatives were invited from the participating entities by the Emergency Management
Coordinators for each entity, to meet in a central location to discuss the mitigation plan and the
update process. Talking points, slide shows and hand-out materials were provided during the
meetings. Discussions were held on mitigation planning, the update process, and what hazards
impact each of the participating entities. The HMT discussed which new hazards, if any, should
be included in the plan and if any hazards should be removed from the plan. Mitigation actions
for the 2012-2017 update needed to be reviewed and updates given on each action. The HMT
then discussed ideas for new mitigation projects which will need to be included in the updated
plan.
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The HMT laid the groundwork for the plan, examined risk in county jurisdictions, sought the
participation of stakeholders and the public, and articulated the mitigation actions and action
plans presented in the document. The team, in short, served as the primary vehicle through
which to share information, invite active participation, and coordinate the plan’s development,
implementation, and maintenance within participating jurisdictions.
Federal and state agencies guidance and data were utilized in the planning process. These
included the Federal Emergency Management Agency of the Department of Homeland Security,
the USACE, the Texas Division of Emergency Management, the Texas Water Development Board,
the Texas Department of Transportation, and the Texas A&M Forest Service. Weather event
data were provided by the National Weather Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Association (NOAA). The Mitigation Section of the Texas Department of Emergency
Management reviewed the plan and provided input and guidance, which assisted the team in
developing the plan.
Hazard mitigation team members assessed their capabilities, examined previous mitigation
efforts, and developed mitigation actions. Throughout the process, they reached out to police
and fire departments, emergency medical services, code enforcement entities, floodplain
managers, neighboring jurisdictions, local businesses, community leaders, educators and other
private and non-profit organizations to inform them of the planning process and seek their
views.
Updated Plan Participation
This Hazard Mitigation Action Plan was created in 2005 and updated in 2012. This 2019 update
covers Brazos County and the participating entities.
As part of the update process, a local Hazard Mitigation Team (HMT) was formed and tasked
with reviewing and updating each section of the plan, as necessary.
The process by which the HMT undertook to determine whether a section warranted an update
began with the HMT reviewing the 2012 version of the plan. Local team members were then
tasked to review and analyze the information that pertained to their local planning area. The
HMT would then determine if that data needed to be updated based on whether it contained
outdated information or, in the case of mitigation actions, had already been accomplished.
Likewise, sections of the 2012 plan that did not warrant an update were not revised in this 2019
version.
The following is a summary of the sections that were updated by the Hazard Mitigation Team:
The Executive Summary and Section 1: Purpose and Organization of the Plan was updated to
reflect changes in the plans development. In keeping with the 2012 Version, this update reflects
a continuing focus on Brazos County and participating entities.
Section 2: The Planning Process was updated to reflect the local planning process undertaken
by Brazos County and participating entities. This includes the formation of the local Hazard
Mitigation Team to review and analyze each section of the plan.
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Section 3: Mitigation Vision, Goals, and Objectives were not revised by the Hazard Mitigation
Team (HMT). The HMT discussed the vision, goals, and objectives of the original version of the
plan and felt they were still valid. The team voted to keep the vision, goals and objectives the
same for this version of the plan.
Section 4: Brazos County Planning Area at a Glance reflects a focus on the planning area.
Section 5: Hazards the Planning Area Faces and What’s at Risk reflects a focus on Brazos County
and the participating entities.
Sections 6-14 contain the risk assessment for each of the nine hazards listed in the plan and was
revised as necessary to reflect any changes to the risks that can affect the planning area. The
HMT discussed the hazards listed in the original plan and decided not to include the chapter on
hurricanes. The hazards the participating entities experience during hurricanes is covered in the
chapters for flood, tornadoes, hail, and thunderstorms. The chapter on thunderstorms includes
information on windstorms and lightning hazards. The team then discussed the man-made
hazards listed in the plan and voted again to eliminate the four (4) man-made hazards of energy
pipeline failures, hazardous materials incidents, nuclear power plant accidents and terrorism.
These four man-made hazards were eliminated because they are difficult to mitigate with the
available federal mitigation funds, and because they are not required by Section 44 of the Code
of Federal Regulations, Part 201.6(c)(2)(i), which requires a risk assessment for all natural hazards
that can affect the participating entities.
Section 15: Previous Mitigation Actions discusses mitigation actions supported by federal and
state agencies, and local programs relating to building and fire codes and floodplain
management ordinances. This section was revised to reflect any updated building and fire
codes, and floodplain ordinances that were re-adopted since the original version of the plan.
Section 16: Mitigation Actions contains actions to be undertaken by each of the participating
entities to mitigate the hazards identified in Sections 6 through 14. This section was reviewed
and analyzed by the HMT to review previous actions, identify any previous actions items from
the original plan that could be deferred to this updated plan, and to include new action items to
help achieve the vision, goals and objectives listed in Section 3.
Section 17: Plan Implementation and Maintenance Procedures discusses the plan maintenance
procedures and was revised to reflect how Brazos County and the participating entities will
maintain, update and evaluate the plan during the next five years.
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SECTION 3: MITIGATION VISION, GOALS, AND OBJECTIVES
VISION
The mitigation vision for the planning area is:
Intergovernmental coordination and cooperation on mutual issues of concern related to hazard
mitigation and disaster preparedness;
Local governments and regional entities with high levels of capability for hazard mitigation
planning and project implementation, leveraging state, federal and private resources for
investments in mitigation;
An informed citizenry aware of the risks they face and the measures that can be taken to protect
their families, homes, workplaces, communities and livelihoods from the impact of disasters;
Build structures outside of hazardous areas and ensure built to withstand the natural hazards
that threaten them;
Communities integrating hazard mitigation concerns into routine planning and budgetary
decisions and plans for future growth and development; with disaster resistance an integral part
of the livability and sustainability of the region.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Overall Goal: To reduce or eliminate the long-term risk of loss of life and property
damage in the planning area from the full range of natural disasters.
The following mitigation goals and objectives, from the previous version of this plan, were re-
evaluated by the Hazard Mitigation Team in 2012 and determined to remain valid and effective.
GOAL 1. Build the capability for carrying out hazard mitigation activities.
Objective 1.1 Encourage education and training for personnel involved in hazard mitigation to
develop high levels of expertise.
Objective 1.2 Ensure, to the extent feasible, adequate levels of staffing for hazard mitigation
activities.
Objective 1.3 Create and foster partnerships to help communities reduce their exposure to
hazards.
Objective 1.4 Focus on identifying and obtaining federal, state, and private-sector funds
available for hazard mitigation.
Objective 1.5 Upgrade operational systems and facilities that support hazard mitigation.
GOAL 2. Heighten public awareness and support for hazard mitigation.
Objective 2.1 Ensure that communication between disaster personnel and the public in
advance of and during hazard events is adequate in content and coverage.
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Objective 2.2 Inform area citizens about the full range of natural and man-made hazards they
face, and the need for guarding against injury and loss of life caused by those hazards.
Objective 2.3 Devise programs to educate the public about how to prevent or reduce the loss
of life or property from all hazards, including specific actions that can be taken.
GOAL 3. Increase awareness of public officials, community and business leaders of
the need for hazard mitigation, and support actions to protect public health and safety.
Objective 3.1 Encourage the adoption of appropriate hazard mitigation measures by local
governments, businesses, institutions, and individuals, and communicate information about
specific, effective actions they can take.
Objective 3.2 Ensure that communication among disaster personnel and public officials in
advance of and during hazard events is adequate in content and coverage.
Objective 3.3 Focus on protecting particularly vulnerable areas during hazard events (e.g.,
hospitals, nuclear reactors, areas crossed by fuel transmission lines).
GOAL 4. Promote resource-sharing and increase coordination and cooperation
among governmental entities in conducting hazard-mitigation activities.
Objective 4.1 Improve and expand communication and coordination within and among federal,
state, and local governments and the Brazos Valley Council of Governments in mitigating
hazards.
Objective 4.2 Identify and map critical facilities and take action to ensure that critical facilities
and services can continue to operate in disaster situations.
Objective 4.3 Create hazard-specific and general hazard-mitigation partnerships among
Brazos Valley counties, cities, the Brazos Valley Council of Governments and other
stakeholders.
GOAL 5. Mitigate damage to and losses of new and existing real property.
Objective 5.1 Protect public infrastructure and private buildings from known hazards.
Objective 5.2 Support methods, codes, and ordinances that reduce threats to existing and new
development and ensure that citizens are not unnecessarily exposed to potential hazards.
Objective 5.3 Reduce repetitive losses to the NFIP.
Objective 5.4 Protect against financial losses caused by hazard events through liberal
application of insurance coverage.
GOAL 6. Promote sustainable growth.
Objective 6.1 Promote beneficial uses of hazardous areas while expanding open space and
recreational opportunities.
Objective 6.2 Incorporate hazard mitigation into long-range planning, budgeting and
development activities.
Objective 6.3 Prevent creation of future hazards to life and property.
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SECTION 4: BRAZOS COUNTY PLANNING AREA AT A GLANCE
GEOGRAPHY
The planning area claims 588 square miles of southeast central Texas between the Navasota
River and the Brazos River for which it was named. Brazos County includes four incorporated
cities: Bryan, College Station, Kurten, and Wixon Valley. Rolling prairie and woodlands that rise
200 to 350 feet above sea level characterize the county. Businesses throughout the county are
involved in higher education, defense electronics, research, medical, agriculture, and varied
manufacturing. Information is included in this section about the population and demographics
of the county, as well as information about businesses in the county (higher education,
agriculture, minerals, housing, economic development, and tourism).
Figure 4-1. Brazos County in the Brazos Valley Region
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Figure 4-2. Planning area
POPULATION
The population of Brazos County and participating entities in 2010 was 194,851 people. It is
now currently estimated to be 209,896, with the largest cities in the planning area being College
Station (93,857) and Bryan (80,552).
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Table 4-1. Demographics of planning area
General Demographics
Totals Percent
Total Population 209,896
Male 106,391 50.69%
Female 103,505 49.31%
White Only 155,512 74.09%
Black/African American 22,208 10.58%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 874 0.42%
Asian 12,608 6.01%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 71 0.03%
Other Race 12,507 5.96%
Two or More Races 6,116 2.91%
Figure 4-3. Gender Composition of Planning area
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Figure 4-4. Racial Composition of Planning area
HIGHER EDUCATION
Texas A&M University, located in College Station, was the state’s first public institution of higher
education. It was opened on Oct. 4, 1876 as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas.
The school owes its origin to the Morrill Act of 1862, which established the nation’s land-grant
college system. The initials "A" and "M" are a link to the university’s past; they no longer
represent any specific words as the school’s curriculum has grown to include not only
agriculture and engineering, but architecture, business, education, geosciences, liberal arts,
medicine, science, and veterinary medicine. The university’s enrollment includes 66,425
students.
Blinn College is a two-year institution with its main campus in Brenham. It is the oldest county
owned junior college in Texas and began in Washington County. Blinn College serves a 13
county service area and also has campuses in Bryan and Schulenburg in Fayette County.
Table 4-2. Higher Education Institutions
Institution Location Enrollment Fall 2016 Number of Faculty
Texas A&M University College Station 66,425 3,995*
Blinn College Bryan** 12,338 ~750
*Faculty includes professors, associate professors, assistant professors, other faculty, and teaching
assistants.
Source: Texas A&M University
**Main campus in Brenham (Washington County)
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LAND USE
The U.S. Department of Agriculture conducts a census of agricultural uses of land. The 1,412
farms in the planning area averaged about 212 acres in size. Of this about 62,733 acres of the
total farmland, were devoted to harvested crops. Of the harvested cropland, about 5,563 acres
were irrigated.
Table 4-3. Agricultural Land Use in Brazos County, 2012
County Number of
Farms
Ave. Size of
Farm (acres)
Harvested
Cropland
(acres)
Irrigated Land
(acres)
Brazos 1,412 212 62,733 5,563
Source: US Department of Agriculture, Census of Agriculture
Farms in the area covered by the planning area produce a wide variety of agricultural products
with cattle being the most common.
Table 4-4. Agricultural Products in Brazos County
County Agricultural Products Annual Value
Brazos Cattle, poultry, cotton, hay, horses and horticulture. $95 million
Source: Texas Almanac
In terms of minerals, oil is produced in each of the seven counties making up the BVCOG. Table
4-4 lists the chief minerals found in the planning area.
Table 4-5. Minerals in Brazos County
County Minerals
Brazos Sand, gravel, lignite, gas, oil
DEVELOPMENT TRENDS
Although building of new structures will continue throughout the planning area, primary focus
of construction will be the Bryan/College Station Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) which
includes all of planning area and which accounts for about 57 percent of the population in the
BVCOG region. Pressure on the housing stock is greater in Brazos County and participating
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entities, than in the other counties because of the very high percentage of housing units that are
occupied.
Table 4-6. Housing Units in Brazos County, as of 2016
County Total Housing Units Percent of Housing Units
Occupied
Brazos 83,504 91 %
Source: U.S. Census
The primary impetus for development is, of course, population growth. The Texas State Data
Center projects continued moderate growth for the Bryan/College Station MSA, 8.6 percent
between 2002 and 2010 and 10.9 percent between 2010 and 2020. However, the Texas Water
Development Board forecasts a much steeper climb in population, 24.7 percent and 14.2 percent
over the same two periods. If the Water Board’s numbers are closer to what actually occurs,
residential development will pose an especially difficult challenge for the two adjoining cities.
Since the previous plan approval, the population within Brazos County has increased by
approximately 7% and the number housing units have increased by nearly 30%. There has also
been an increase in commercial structures and roadways to support the growing population.
While the completion of some mitigation actions from the previous plan have reduced the
vulnerability for each jurisdiction, such continued growth will put pressure on using land in high
hazard areas in each jurisdiction. Thus, such growth may increase the vulnerability within each
jurisdiction.
Local governments are also working to develop the economic potential of the area and bring
high quality jobs to the MSA. They are working hard to develop commercial research
opportunities. Table 4-8 contains the name, telephone number and e-mail address of the
economic development organization for Brazos County.
Table 4-7. Number and Value by Property Type in Planning Area, as of 2016
Residential Rental Commercial Industrial
Number Value
($1,000)
Number Value
($1,000)
Number Value
($1,000)
Number Value
($1,000)
Bryan 18,653 $2,682,007 1,2722 $778,219 1,804 $1,957,137 81 $120,778
College
Station
19,909 $4,564,110 1,947 $2,183,466 994 $2,532,657 5 $36,052
Kurten 112 $9,642 0 0 10 $3,979 0 0
Wixon
Valley
59 $8,007 0 0 22 $8,067 0 0
Unincor
porated
45,516 $8,961,868 3,280 $2,975,321 3,238 $4,688,558 119 $201,834
Source: Brazos County Appraisal District
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Table 4-8. Regional Economic Development Organization
County Organization Name Telephone
Number
E-Mail Address
Brazos Brazos Valley Economic Development
Corp*
979-260-1755 mprochaska@researchvalley.org
*website: www.researchvalley.org
Although all of the communities in the planning area are projected to grow in population, the
cities of Bryan/College Station are the only metropolitan areas in the planning area and hence
will face the most severe development challenges and thus pressure will increase to build in
areas that are hazard-prone. Several of the smaller towns and communities will, however, deal
with similar problems of maintaining the quality of life during periods of growth and paying for
new schools, roads, and other types of infrastructure.
As part of the five-year plan update, depending upon resource availability, a review will be
undertaken of development trends in each jurisdiction and vulnerability. Also as part of the five-
year plan update, depending upon resource availability, a review will be undertaken for each
hazard of the type and number of existing and future buildings, infrastructure and critical
facilities within each hazard area, and an estimate will be undertaken of the vulnerability of
critical facilities and infrastructure in terms of potential dollar losses from each hazard. Also
depending upon resource availability, land uses and development trends will also be re-
examined, including the types of development occurring, location, expected intensity, and pace
by land use for each jurisdiction. This will help complete and improve future vulnerability
assessment efforts. Based on the analysis, a summary of vulnerability will be provided for the
participating entities.
COMMUNITIES DESIGNATED FOR SPECIAL CONSIDERATION
The State of Texas requires that hazard mitigation plans identify any Small and Impoverished
Communities in the planning area. These communities may receive special consideration in
some federal and state grant programs.
According to the established criteria, Small and Impoverished Communities 1) have a population
less than 3,000 and are not a remote area within the corporate boundaries of a larger city and 2)
are economically disadvantaged, with residents having an average per capita annual income not
exceeding 80 percent of the national per capita income and a local unemployment rate that
exceeds by one percentage point or more the most recently reported national unemployment
rate.
At this time, there are no small and impoverished communities within the planning area.
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SECTION 5: HAZARDS THE PLANNING AREA FACES AND
WHAT'S AT RISK
RISK ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGIES
A risk assessment evaluated the probability of occurrence of a hazard event and the potential
associated losses in Brazos County and participating entities. The resulting loss estimates are a
starting point from which to evaluate mitigation measures if a real hazard event occurs. The loss
estimates also are intended to support mitigation decision-making. It is important to note,
however, that loss estimates calculated during the risk assessment used available data and
methodologies and are approximate. The estimates should be used to understand relative risks
from hazards and potential losses and are not intended to predict precise results. Uncertainties
are inherent in any loss-estimation methodology and arise, in part, from incomplete scientific
knowledge about natural hazards and their effects on the built environment. Uncertainties also
result from approximations and simplifications (such as incomplete or outdated inventory,
demographic, or economic parameter data) that are necessarily used during a comprehensive
analysis. These data can result in a range of uncertainty in loss estimates, perhaps at a factor of
two or more. In addition, a variety of previous studies and reports were reviewed for additional
risk data.
PEOPLE AND PROPERTY AT RISK
Hazard identification consists of defining the study area in terms of scale and coverage and
collecting and compiling a list of prevalent hazards in the planning area to help narrow the focus
of the analysis.
Figure 5-1 below shows the extent of the planning area, as well as the population density
distribution at the county level (based on Census 2010). Table 5-1 provides the types of critical
facilities. Figure 5-2 is a map of critical facilities in the planning area. Detailed lists of critical
facilities, identified by county, can be found in Appendix D.
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Figure 5-1. Population Density Distribution Map for the Planning Area
Table 5-1. Social Vulnerability Indicators for the Planning Area
Social Vulnerability Indicators
Totals Percent
Under 5 13,235 6.31%
65 and Over 17,225 8.21%
Non-White 48,268 23.00%
Persons in Poverty1 52,652 26.98%
Persons over 25: Less than High School2 15,385 14.36%
Single Parent Households with Children3 11,551 15.24%
Vacant Housing Units4 5,408 6.48%
Mobile Homes, RVs, Boats, Etc4 7,707 9.23%
1 Persons in poverty is based on persons whose income-to-poverty threshold ration is 0.99 and below. The percentage is
based on the total population for whom poverty status has been determined.
2 The percentage of persons with less than a high school education is based on the total population of persons over the
age of 25.
3 Single parent households with children are the total households with only a male or female parent. The percentage is
based on the total number of households.
4 The percentage of vacant housing units and mobile homes/recreational vehicles/boats/etc. are based on the total
housing units.
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The maps that follow are representative of the geographical locations that have populations
with higher vulnerabilities. For instance, educating all county residents about multiple ways into
and out of their residence. This is particularly important when Brazos County and the entire
planning area experiences heavy rain incidents with localized flooding.
Figure 5-2. Social Vulnerability Map for the Planning Area
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Figure 5-3. Total Population Map for the Planning Area
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Figure 5-4. Population 65 and Over Map for the Planning Area
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Figure 5-5. Population of Persons in Poverty Map for the Planning Area
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Figure 5-5. Persons Living in Mobile or Other Homes Map for the Planning Area
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Table 5-2. Critical Facilities by Type in the Planning Area
Jurisdiction Infrastructure and Lifelines
Oil
Pipe
(km)
Gas Pipe
(km)
Highway
(km)
Railroad (km)
Brazos 375.9 1,819.9 216.4 113.2
Brazos
County Bryan
College
Station
Texas A&M
University
Wixon
Valley
Airport 1 1
Bus 2 1
City Hall 1 1 1
Communication 6 1 1
Courthouse 1
Electric 1 1 2
Emergency 1 1
Fire Station 12 5 6
Highway 6 2
Medical 2 3 1
Police Station 1 2 1 1
School 1 32 16
Wastewater 3 2 2
Multiple
Jurisdictions
Highway 14
Railway Bridge 2
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Figure 5-6. Critical Facilities Distribution Map for the Planning Area
HAZARDS OF CONCERN
Based on input such as historical data, public perception, and technical requirements, the
following hazards (listed alphabetically) were considered for analysis:
Dam failures
Drought
Excessive Heat
Fires
Floods
Hail
Severe Winter Storms
Thunderstorms
Tornados
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HISTORICAL DISASTER DECLARATIONS
Of the 1,037 major disaster declarations in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and nine U.S.
territories between 1972 and 2010, the State of Texas, at 84, claims the highest number of
presidential disaster declarations for any state or territory. Presidential disaster declarations and
Small Business Administration declarations for Brazos County and participating entities are
identified in Table 5-3. Since 1965, there have been five Presidential Disaster and five Small
Business Administration Declarations for Brazos County and the participating entities.
Table 5-3. Disaster Declarations in the Planning Area
County Year Disaster
Number
Primary
Incident
Type
Presidential
Declaration
SBA
Declaration
Brazos 1991 930 DR Flood Yes Yes
Brazos 1994 1041 DR Flood Yes Yes
Brazos 2005 1606 DR Hurricane Yes Yes
Brazos 2008 1791 DR Hurricane Yes Yes
Brazos 2016 4272 DR Flood/Tornado Yes Yes
ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL LOSSES
Risk (vulnerability) assessments are presented, whenever possible, in terms of annualized losses.
The annualized data are useful for three reasons:
Contribution of potential losses from all future disasters is accounted for with this approach.
Results in this form from different hazards are readily comparable and, hence, easier to rank.
For purposes of evaluating mitigation alternatives, use of annualized losses is the most objective
approach.
Annualized losses for hazards where the parametric approach is used are computed in a three-
step process:
Compute / estimate losses for a number of scenario events with different return periods (e.g.,
10-year, 100-year, 200-year, 500-year)
Approximate the probability versus loss curve through curve fitting
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Calculate the area under the fitted curve to obtain annualized losses.
Computations of loss predictions from the other hazards that used a statistical approach are
based primarily on observed historical losses.
Impact on Critical and Essential Facilities
Hazard mitigation plans often focus on critical facilities vulnerable to hazards simply because it
is usually most cost-effective to mitigate the assets that are the most important to the
community. These could be facilities critical to emergency operations, or ones that house
important government functions or vulnerable populations, or ones simply deemed important
to the community for their economic or cultural value. Consequently, these facilities are
considered high-priority when evaluating structures for the purpose of increasing their disaster
resistance.
Critical and essential facilities include:
Facilities critical to normal and emergency response operations in the planning area (fire
stations, police stations, and the EOC)
Infrastructure and facilities critical to community survivability or continuity of community
services (transportation facilities; post offices; radio station and other communication facilities;
electrical transmission and distribution; water and wastewater treatment),
Facilities needed to assist vulnerable populations during and after a disaster (schools, hospitals,
residential care facilities), and
Facilities in which key government functions take place (sheriff’s office, county courthouse, town
halls).
In general, for most of the hazards addressed in this study, the potential for significant damage
exists primarily at critical facilities located in flood-prone areas. Critical facilities that happen to
be in the tornado path or nearby energy pipelines where incidents could occur also may sustain
considerable damage.
HAZARD RANKING
Based on the priority risk index in Table 5-4 below, the hazards in the planning area are:
Floods
Thunderstorms
Drought
Urban and Wildland Fire
Dam Failure – except Wixon Valley and Kurten
Hail
Excessive Heat
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Winter Storm
Tornado
UNIQUE HAZARDS
This plan is a multi-jurisdictional plan developed to address common risks faced by Brazos
County and the participating entities. Members of the Hazard Mitigation Team conducted an
assessment of risks their entity faces in comparison to the other communities in the planning
area.
CONCLUSIONS
Tables 5-4 and 5-5 on the following page provides an overall summary of the planning area’s
vulnerability to hazards. Table 5-4 provides the definitions utilized in the priority risk index (PRI).
Table 5-5 provides the ratings of the priority risk index. The PRI as a function of probability,
special extent, impact, duration of incident, and warning time. For each participating entity, each
hazard was given a rating of 1 to 4 (with 1 being the lowest) within each area.
Section 201.6(c)(2)(iii) of FEMA regulations indicate that for multi-jurisdictional plans, the risk
assessment must assess each participating entity’s risks where they vary from the risks facing the
entire planning area. These ratings were developed based on the best acceptable data and will
be updated during the five-year plan review and update process.
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Table 5-4. Definitions for the Priority Risk Index
PRI
Category
Degree of Risk Assigned
Weighting
Factor Level Criteria Index
Value
Probability Unlikely Less than 1% annual probability 1 30%
Possible Between 1 and 10% annual probability 2
Likely Between 10 and 100% annual probability 3
Highly Likely 100% annual probability 4
Impact
(Impact is
subdivided
into 3
categories:
social
impact,
property
impact, and
CIKR impact)
Minor Very few injuries, if any. Only minor property
damage and minimal disruption on quality of
life. Temporary shutdown of critical facilities.
1 30%
Limited Minor injuries only. More than 10% of
property in affected area damaged or
destroyed. Complete shutdown of critical
facilities for more than one day.
2
Critical Multiple deaths/injuries possible. More than
25% of property in affected area damaged or
destroyed. Complete shutdown of critical
facilities for more than one week.
3
Catastrophic High number of deaths/injuries possible.
More than 50% of property in affected area
damaged or destroyed. Complete shutdown
of critical facilities for 30 days or more
4
Spatial
extent
Negligible Less than 1% of area affected 1 20%
Small Between 1 and 10% of area affected 2
Moderate Between 10 and 50% of area affected 3
Large Between 50 and 100% of area affected 4
Warning
Time
More than 24
hours
Self-explanatory 1 10%
12 to 24
hours
Self-explanatory 2
6 to 24 hours Self-explanatory 3
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Less than 6
hours
Self-explanatory 4
Duration Less than 6
hours
Self-explanatory 1 10%
Less than 24
hours
Self-explanatory 2
Less than one
week
Self-explanatory 3
More than
one week
Self-explanatory 4
Source: Brazos County Hazard Mitigation Team (adapted from North Caroline Emergency Management Division)
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Table 5-5. Priority Risk Index by Planning Entity
PROBABILITY EXTENT DURATION
WARNING
TIME PRI
Property
Impact CIKR Impact
Incident
Exposure
Probability
Spatial
Extent
Historical
Human
Possible
Human
Extent of
Damage
Duration of
Shutdown
Average
Impact
Duration of
Exposure
Warning
Time
Priority
Risk
Index
Weights 0.3 0.2 0.3 0.1 0.1
Brazos County P1: Prob S1: Extent H1: Extent H2: Number Pr1: Extent CI1: Shutdown Severity D1: Duration W1: Warning PRI
Flood 3 3 2 4 4 2 3.00 3 3 3
Drought 3 4 1 1 2 1 1.25 4 1 2.575
Urban and Wildland Fires 4 1 1 1 2 1 1.25 1 4 2.275
Winter Storms 1 4 2 1 1 1 1.25 2 3 1.975
Tornados 1 2 1 3 3 3 2.50 1 4 1.95
Hail 3 2 1 1 2 1 1.25 1 4 2.175
Thunderstorms 4 3 1 1 2 1 1.25 2 3 2.675
Dam Failure 1 2 1 4 4 4 3.25 3 3 2.275
Excessive Heat 1 4 2 2 1 1 1.50 4 1 2.05
City of Bryan P1: Prob S1: Extent H1: Extent H2: Number Pr1: Extent CI1: Shutdown Severity D1: Duration W1: Warning PRI
Flood 3 3 2 4 4 2 3.00 3 3 3
Drought 3 4 1 1 2 1 1.25 4 1 2.575
Urban and Wildland Fires 4 1 1 1 2 1 1.25 1 4 2.275
Winter Storms 1 4 2 1 1 1 1.25 2 3 1.975
Tornados 1 2 1 3 3 3 2.50 1 4 1.95
Hail 3 2 1 1 2 1 1.25 1 4 2.175
Thunderstorms 4 3 1 1 2 1 1.25 2 3 2.675
Dam Failure 1 2 1 4 4 4 3.25 3 3 2.275
Excessive Heat 1 4 2 2 1 1 1.50 4 1 2.05
City of College Station P1: Prob S1: Extent H1: Extent H2: Number Pr1: Extent CI1: Shutdown Severity D1: Duration W1: Warning PRI
Flood 3 3 2 4 4 2 3.00 3 3 3
Drought 3 4 1 1 2 1 1.25 4 1 2.575
Urban and Wildland Fires 4 1 1 1 2 1 1.25 1 4 2.275
Winter Storms 1 4 2 1 1 1 1.25 2 3 1.975
Tornados 1 2 1 3 3 3 2.50 1 4 1.95
Hail 3 2 1 1 2 1 1.25 1 4 2.175
Thunderstorms 4 3 1 1 2 1 1.25 2 3 2.675
Dam Failure 1 2 1 4 4 4 3.25 3 3 2.275
Excessive Heat 1 4 2 2 1 1 1.50 4 1 2.05
City of Kurten P1: Prob S1: Extent H1: Extent H2: Number Pr1: Extent CI1: Shutdown Severity D1: Duration W1: Warning PRI
Flood 3 3 2 4 4 2 3.00 3 3 3
Drought 3 4 1 1 2 1 1.25 4 1 2.575
Urban and Wildland Fires 4 1 1 1 2 1 1.25 1 4 2.275
Winter Storms 1 4 2 1 1 1 1.25 2 3 1.975
Tornados 1 2 1 3 3 3 2.50 1 4 1.95
Hail 3 2 1 1 2 1 1.25 1 4 2.175
Thunderstorms 4 3 1 1 2 1 1.25 2 3 2.675
Dam Failure 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0
Excessive Heat 1 4 2 2 1 1 1.50 4 1 2.05
City of Wixon Valley P1: Prob S1: Extent H1: Extent H2: Number Pr1: Extent CI1: Shutdown Severity D1: Duration W1: Warning PRI
Flood 3 3 2 4 4 2 3.00 3 3 3
Drought 3 4 1 1 2 1 1.25 4 1 2.575
Urban and Wildland Fires 4 1 1 1 2 1 1.25 1 4 2.275
Winter Storms 1 4 2 1 1 1 1.25 2 3 1.975
Tornados 1 2 1 3 3 3 2.50 1 4 1.95
Hail 3 2 1 1 2 1 1.25 1 4 2.175
Thunderstorms 4 3 1 1 2 1 1.25 2 3 2.675
Dam Failure 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0
Excessive Heat 1 4 2 2 1 1 1.50 4 1 2.05
TAMU P1: Prob S1: Extent H1: Extent H2: Number Pr1: Extent CI1: Shutdown Severity D1: Duration W1: Warning PRI
Flood 3 1 1 4 4 4 3.25 2 2 2.475
Drought 1 4 1 1 1 1 1.00 4 1 1.9
Urban and Wildland Fires 2 1 1 1 1 1 1.00 1 1 1.3
Winter Storms 1 4 1 1 1 1 1.00 2 1 1.7
Tornados 1 3 1 3 3 3 2.50 2 4 2.25
Hail 2 3 1 1 1 1 1.00 1 3 1.9
Thunderstorms 3 4 1 1 1 1 1.00 1 3 2.4
Dam Failure 1 1 1 4 4 4 3.25 1 1 1.675
Excessive Heat 1 4 1 1 1 1 1.00 4 1 1.9
Social Impact
IMPACT
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The hazard-event profiles relevant to Brazos County and the participating entities reveal historic
hazard trends and provide a reference point for understanding the potential effects of future
hazard events. A review of historic data helps to evaluate hazard-event profiles and answer
questions: How often may a particular disaster occur? Who and where are most likely to be
affected? How bad can it get?
Sections 6 through 14 of this plan contain reviews of the historical frequency of occurrence
and/or loss and damage estimates, by hazard, in the planning area.
Each section discusses why the hazard is a threat, profiles the hazard, identifies areas at risk to
hazards that have distinct geographic boundaries, identifies the people and property at risk, and
summarizes the history of hazard events and potential damages and losses.
The results of this study are useful in at least three ways:
Improving our understanding of the risk associated with the natural hazards in the planning area
through better understanding of the complexities and dynamics of risk, how levels of risk can be
measured and compared, and the myriad factors that influence risk. An understanding of these
relationships is critical in making balanced and informed decisions on managing the risk.
Providing a baseline for policy development and comparison of mitigation alternatives. The data
used for this analysis present a current picture of risk in the planning area. Updating this risk
“snapshot” with future data will enable comparison of the changes in risk with time. Baselines of
this type can support the objective analysis of policy and program options for risk reduction in
the region.
Comparing the risk among the natural hazards addressed. The ability to quantify the risk to all
these hazards relative to one another helps in a balanced, multi-hazard approach to risk
management at each level of governing authority. This ranking provides a systematic
framework to compare and prioritize the very disparate natural hazards that are present in the
planning area. This final step in the risk assessment provides the necessary information for the
Mitigation Planning Committee to craft a mitigation strategy to focus resources on only those
hazards that pose the most threat to the region.
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SECTION 6: FLOOD
WHY FLOODS ARE A THREAT
Unique Geographic and Atmospheric Conditions
Texas, according to American Hazardscapes: The Regionalization of Hazards and Disasters
published by the National Academy Press, consistently outranks other states in deaths and
damage from floods. This is due to the location and size of the state. Texas is second in
casualties and damages from hurricanes and tropical storms.
The state’s vulnerability is the result of several factors: miles of Gulf of Mexico coastline;
proximity to the Pacific Ocean off the west coast of Mexico; geographical location near the
Rocky Mountains of Colorado and Arizona; the high-altitude jet stream; and nearness to the
unique West Texas “dry line,” a shifting, invisible atmospheric separation of dry desert air from
the moist Gulf air. These factors create a breeding ground for the big storms of spring and fall
that spawn tornadoes and suck up Gulf or Pacific moisture that feed the heavy rains that cause
flash flooding. All these geographic factors cause Texas to experience extensive, annual storms.
Figure 6-1 shows the state’s vulnerability to damaging storms. Flooding takes many forms in
the planning area.
Figure 6-1. Texas Sources of Moisture
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Flash Flooding
Most flash flooding is caused by slow-moving thunderstorms, by thunderstorms repeatedly
moving over the same area, or by heavy rains from hurricanes and tropical storms. Flash floods
can occur within a few minutes or after hours of excessive rainfall. Often there is no warning
that flash floods are coming.
Flash flooding can pose a deadly danger to residents of the planning area. A number of roads
run through low-lying areas that are prone to sudden and frequent flooding during heavy rains.
Motorists often attempt to drive through barricaded or flooded roadways. It takes only 18-to-
24-inches of water moving across a roadway to carry away most vehicles. Floating cars easily
get swept downstream, making rescues difficult and dangerous.
Riverine Flooding
Riverine flooding is natural and inevitable. It is the overbank flooding of rivers and streams,
typically resulting from large-scale weather systems that generate prolonged rainfall over a wide
geographic area. Some river floods occur seasonally when winter or spring rainfalls fill river
basins with too much water, too quickly. Torrential rains from decaying hurricanes or tropical
systems can also produce river flooding.
Urban Flooding
Urban flooding occurs as land is converted from fields or woodlands to roads, buildings and
parking lots and when the natural land loses its ability to absorb rainfall. Urbanization changes
the natural hydrologic systems of a basin, increasing runoff two to six times over what would
occur on natural terrain. During periods of urban flooding, streets can become swift moving
rivers, while highway underpasses and underground parking garages can become death traps as
they fill with water.
HAZARD PROFILE
Major flooding and flash flooding events can have a substantial severity of impact to the Brazos
County and the participating entities. They can cause multiple deaths, completely shut down
facilities for thirty days or more, and cause more than fifty percent of affected properties to be
destroyed or suffer major damage.
The frequency of occurrence of flooding in the planning area is likely.
The extent of flooding in Brazos County and participating entities, can be water depths from
between one and four feet deep in structures located in the identified flood hazard area.
Brazos County and participating entities have infrastructure and critical facilities that are
vulnerable to floods. There are also residential structures that are vulnerable to flooding, and
mitigation actions regarding those structures are addressed in Section 16 of this plan.
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Flooding occurs in seasonal patterns. Thunderstorms form when warm, moist air collides with
cooler, drier air. Since these masses tend to come together during the transition from summer
to winter, most thunderstorms and resulting flooding occur during the spring (April, May and
June) and fall (October, November, and December).
HISTORY OF FLOODING
Flood events in the planning area reported to the National Weather Service are listed in Table 6-
1.
Table 6-1. Reported Flood Events, January 1, 1994, to September 1, 2017
Type Location Date Deaths Injuries Property
Damage
($)
Crop
Damage
($)
Flash flooding Brazos 10/16/1994 0 0 $5.0M $50K
Flash flooding/
flood
Brazos 12/15/1994 0 0 50K 5K
Flash flood Bryan/ College
Station
09/21/1995 0 0 5K 0
Flash flood Countywide 02/20/1997 0 0 5K 0
Flash flood North Portion 10/13/1997 0 0 5K 0
Flash flood College Station 01/06/1998 0 0 5K 0
Flash flood College Station 10/17/1998 0 0 5K 0
Flooding,
riverine
County 10/17/1998 1 0 0 0
Flash flood College Station 10/18/1998 0 0 2K 0
Flash flood Countywide 10/18/1998 0 0 15K 0
Flooding,
riverine
County 11/12/1998 0 0 0 0
Flash flood Countywide 11/02/2000 0 0 1.0M 0
Flash flood Countywide 11/03/2000 0 0 25K 0
Flash flood Countywide 11/03/2000 0 0 25K 0
Flash flood Countywide 11/03/2000 0 0 1.0M 0
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Flash flood Countywide 09/09/2001 0 0 50K 0
Flash flood Bryan 07/14/2002 0 0 20K 0
Flash flood Countywide 11/04/2002 0 0 95K 0
Flash flood Countywide 02/20/2003 0 0 8K 0
Flash flood Bryan 05/13/2004 0 0 250K 0
Flash flood College Station 06/15/2004 0 0 55K 0
Flash flood Bryan 06/30/2004 0 0 15K 0
Flash flood Countywide 11/22/2004 0 0 0 0
Flash flood Bryan 05/01/2007 0 0 130K 0
Flash flood Countywide 12/15/2007 0 0 5K 0
Flash flood Bryan 04/25/2009 0 0 1K 0
Flash flood Bryan 06/09/2010 0 0 1K 0
Flash flood College Station 06/09/2010 0 0 0 0
Flash flood College Station 06/09/2010 0 0 0 0
Flash flood College Station 06/09/2010 0 0 0 0
Flash flood College Station 06/09/2010 0 0 0 0
Flash flood College Station 02/03/2012 0 0 100K 0
Flash flood Bryan (Edge) 02/03/2012 0 0 2K 2K
Flash flood Bryan 05/09/2013 0 0 10K 0
Flash flood College Station 09/28/2013 0 0 0 0
Flash flood Bryan 06/25/2014 0 0 0 0
Flash flood College Station 07/17/2014 0 0 50K 0
Flash flood Bryan 09/12/2014 0 0 3K 0
Flash flood Bryan 05/25/2015 0 0 5K 0
Flash flood Bryan 10/24/2015 0 0 0 0
Flash flood College Station 12/27/2015 0 0 0 0
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Flash flood County Wide 05/26/2016 0 0 100K 0
Flood County Wide 08/24/2017-
08/28/2017
0 0 TBD 0
LOCATION OF HAZARDOUS AREAS
Flood-hazard areas are determined using statistical analyses of records of riverflow, storm tides,
and rainfall; information obtained through consultation with communities; floodplain
topographic surveys; and hydrological and hydraulic analyses. FEMA’s Flood Insurance Rate
Maps (FIRMs) identify areas subject to flood hazard. These include Special Flood Hazard Areas,
which are defined as areas that will be inundated by a flood event having a one-percent chance
of being equaled or exceeded in any given year. The one-percent-annual-chance flood is also
referred to as the base flood or 100-year flood. Moderate flood-hazard areas are also shown on
the FIRM, and are the areas between the limits of the base flood and the two-tenths of a
percent-annual-chance (or 500-year) flood.
The location of flood hazard areas for Brazos County and participating entities are shown in
Figure 6-2. Flooding is primarily located along the Brazos River on the west side of the county
and along the Navasota River on the east side of the county. Depths of flood waters can range
from one to four feet deep along the Brazos River and one to three feet deep along the
Navasota River.
Figure 6-2 on the following page depicts the flood zones throughout the planning area, where
there is potential for damage to property and loss of life.
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Figure 6-2. Riverine Flooding Potential for the Planning Area
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NFIP PROGRAM PARTICIPATION
Flood insurance offered through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is the best way
for home and business owners to protect themselves financially against the ravages of flooding.
According to FEMA, jurisdictions participate in the NFIP by adopting and enforcing floodplain
management ordinances to reduce future flood damage. In exchange, the NFIP makes federally
backed flood insurance available to homeowners, renters, and business owners in these
communities. Community participation in the NFIP is voluntary.
Brazos County, cities of Bryan, College Station, and Wixon Valley are currently the jurisdictions
within the county that participate in the NFIP. It should be noted that Wixon Valley participates
in the NFIP but has no floodplain within the city limits. There is no floodplain within the city
limits of Kurten that would require participation in the NFIP. However, the City of Kurten has
identified the desire to participate in the NFIP as one of their projects to mitigate for flooding.
These jurisdictions maintain their continued NFIP compliance in several ways, including:
Requiring all new development in the identified flood hazard area to be permitted
Requiring revisions to existing structures in the identified flood hazard area to be permitted
Requiring Elevation Certificates to be submitted as part of the permitting process
Persons looking to purchase flood prone property are being advised of the flood hazard area
through credited hazard disclosure measures
Continued preservation of open space in the floodplain
Acquisition of existing structures from the floodplain
Keeping track of building improvements and repairs to structures located in the identified flood
hazard area
Continued enforcement of stream dumping regulations
The cities of Bryan, College Station, and Wixon Valley participate in the NFIP’s Community
Rating System (CRS). This voluntary incentive program recognizes and encourages community
floodplain management activities that exceed the minimum NFIP requirements. Additional
activities are verified annually and community success is translated into ratings which equal
policy holder discounts.
For more information regarding the floodplain management ordinance of each community, see
Section 15.
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Table 6-2. National Flood Insurance Program, Policies and Losses for the Planning Area (as of
(5/31/2018)
Community Policies in
Effect
Total
Coverage in
Thousands
Total Losses Dollars
Paid,
Historical
Brazos County 236 $68,635 34 $1,155,567
Bryan 673 $168,691 280 $4,406,382
College Station 641 $202,581 185 $1,082,188
PEOPLE AND PROPERTY AT RISK
To assess flood risk, flood areas were modeled for 100-year and 500-year events. Flood depth
was estimated at the pixel level for affected areas, along with proportion of the area affected
within the census block. Table 6-3 shows the estimated buildings and people at risk to flooding.
Because detailed information was not available to calculate potential losses due to flood, it is
assumed that in a worst-case-scenario event, all exposed areas would be impacted and the
exposed values would equal the potential losses.
Table 6-3. Potential Wet Exposure for 100-Year Flood (Riverine Flooding)
Residential Rental Commercial Industrial
Number
of
Parcels
Value
($1,000)
Number
of
Parcels
Value
($1,000)
Number
of Parcels
Value
($1,000)
Number
of
Parcels
Value
($1,000)
Bryan 1192 $204,781 104 $96,394 179 $445,253 14 $40,561
College
Station
564 $189,914 78 $530,835 108 $506,456 2 $29,990
Kurten 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wixon
Valley
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Unincorpo
rated
520 $127,312 4 $2,443 56 $78,095 6 $2,541
Brazos
County -
TOTAL
2276 $522,006 186 $629,672 343 $1,029,804 22 $95,956
Market Value: $3,494,789,179
Land Value: $1,585,952,326
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Improvement Value: $1,908,836,853
POTENTIAL DAMAGES AND LOSSES
To estimate annualized losses due to flood, the exposed values were multiplied by the
probability of the occurrence of a 100-year flood event (1 percent) to calculate the estimated
annualized losses. Annualized losses by county are shown in Table 6-4. Potential impacts to
critical facilities and infrastructure are provided in Table 6-5. Repetitive losses are provided in
Table 6-6.
Table 6-4. Potential Annualized Losses (Riverine Flooding)
Planning
Entity
Total
Exposure
($1,000)
Annualized
Loss
(Residential)
Annualized
Loss
(Commercial)
Annualized
Loss
(Industrial)
Total
Annualized
Loss
Annualized
Loss
Percentage
Ratio
Brazos
County $210,391 $69,920.00 $249,728.86 $303,325.74 $622,974.60 0.30%
City of
Bryan $786,989 $431,794.18 $284,055.76 $224,273.04 $940,122.98 0.12%
City of
College
Station $1,257,195 $77,627.34 $43,801.11 $19,002.26 $140,430.71 0.01%
Table 6-5. Critical Facilities and Infrastructure Potentially Damaged, Brazos County
County Critical Facilities and Infrastructure
Total Number Number Inside the
100-year Floodplain
Percentage Susceptible to
Flooding
Brazos 298 129 43.29
REPETITIVE LOSSES
Brazos County has four (4) structures on FEMA’s Repetitive Loss (RL) list and no Severe
Repetitive Loss (SRL) structures.
The City of Bryan has twenty-eight (28) structures on FEMA’s RL list and seven (7) structures on
the SRL list.
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The City of College Station has four (4) structures on FEMA’s RL list and one (1) structure on the
SRL list.
Forty-one (41) structures are residential, and three (3) are commercial. They are primarily
constructed of brick and mortar on concrete slab foundations.
None of the other participating entities within this plan have either RL or SRL structures listed by
FEMA.
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SECTION 7: DROUGHT
WHY DROUGHT IS A THREAT
According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, “Drought is one of the most complex,
and least understood, of all natural hazards, affecting more people than do other natural
hazards, but differing from them in important ways. Unlike earthquakes, hurricanes and
tornadoes, drought unfolds at an almost imperceptible pace with beginning and ending times
that are difficult to determine, and with effects that often are spread over vast regions. Drought
is a period of time without substantial rainfall that persists from one year to the next.
Drought is a normal part of virtually all-climatic regimes, including areas with high and low
average rainfall. Drought is the consequence of a natural reduction in the amount of
precipitation expected over an extended period of time, usually a season or more in length.
Droughts can be classified as meteorological, hydrologic, agricultural, and socioeconomic. Table
7-1 shows the drought classification definitions.
Table 7-1. Drought Classification Definitions
Meteorological
Drought
The degree of dryness or departure of actual precipitation from an
expected average or normal amount based on monthly, seasonal, or
annual time scales.
Hydrologic Drought The effects of precipitation shortfalls on stream flows and reservoir,
lake, and groundwater levels.
Agricultural Drought Soil moisture deficiencies relative to water demands of plant life,
usually crops.
Socioeconomic Drought The effect of demands for water exceeding the supply as a result of
a weather-related supply shortfall.
Source: Multi-Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment: A Cornerstone of the National Mitigation
Strategy, FEMA
Over time, droughts can have very damaging effects on crops, municipal water supplies,
recreational uses, and wildlife. If droughts extend over a number of years, the direct and indirect
economic impact can be significant.
Droughts can affect a large area and range in size from a couple of counties to several states.
Their impact on wildlife and area farming is enormous. Droughts can kill crops, grazing land,
edible plants and even in severe cases, trees. The historic Texas drought of 2011 led to a record
$5.2 billion in agricultural losses, making it the most costly drought on record, according to
Texas AgriLife Extension Service economists. The $5.2 billion in losses exceeds the previous
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record of $4.1 billion during the 2006 drought. Additionally dying vegetation also serves as a
prime ignition source for wildland fires.
The following is a list of economic drought losses from 1998 through 2011 compiled by
AgriLife Extension economists:
2011– $5.2 billion
2009 – $3.6 billion
2008 – $1.4 billion
2006 – $4.1 billion
2002 – $316 million
2000 – $1.1 billion
1999 – $223 million
1998 – $2.4 billion
A heat wave combined with a drought is a very dangerous situation. Although drought can
occur in any season, when extreme heat combines with drought conditions, the result can be a
community disaster.
Droughts occur regularly in Texas and are a normal condition. They can vary greatly, however,
in their intensity and duration. On average, a yearlong drought takes place somewhere in Texas
once every 3 years and a major drought every 20 years. Major droughts can last for years. In
2011, the planning area experienced a severe drought event.
HAZARD PROFILE
The potential severity of impact of droughts is substantial, especially taking into consideration
the economic losses that may result.
The frequency of occurrence of drought in the planning area is likely.
The planning area has critical facilities or infrastructure that are vulnerable to drought. The
participating entities in this plan all have back-up water supply systems in place to provide water
to commercial and residential structures should a drought affect the water supply system. Most
residences in the planning area rely on water from underground wells. Livestock and agriculture
losses could occur in the county during periods of drought. Additionally, drought increases the
risk of wildfires due to lack of soil and plant moisture. The risk of wildfires is address in the
subsequent section.
Droughts are slow onset hazards. Warning time for drought is long, since drought events take
place over long periods of time. Drought warnings are issued by the state Drought Preparedness
Council, as directed by H.B. 2660, based upon input from NOAA, the Office of the State
Climatologist, the U.S. Geological Service, the Texas Water Development Board, Texas
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Commission on Environmental Quality, and the Texas Agricultural Statistics Service. Warnings
utilize five “levels of concern” and take into account assessments of climatology, agriculture, and
water availability for each of 10 climatic regions of the state.
According to the Palmer Drought Index, shown in Table 7.2 on the next page, the extent of
droughts can range from minor or moderate to extreme or exceptional. The maximum extent of
drought that can affect the planning area would be exceptional, as shown in Figure 7.1. This
occurred during the summer and fall of 2011. The minimum extent of drought that can affect
Brazos County and the participating entities would be moderate, as shown in Figure 7.2. This
occurred during the spring of 2017 after some much needed rain.
Table 7-2. Palmer Drought Index
Figure 7-1. Extent of Drought for the United States during 2011
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Figure 7-2. Extent of Drought Specific to the State of Texas during 2011
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HISTORY OF DROUGHT
The data collected for this hazard is from the National Weather Service and provides estimates
of historical losses for property and crop damages (see Table 7-3).
Table 7-3. Exposure to Droughts in the Planning Area as Reported to the National Weather
Service, 01/01/1996 to 11/30/2017
Date Death Injury Property
Damage
Crop
Damage Notes
4/1/1996 0 0 0 0 Entire county affected
5/1/1996 0 0 0 0 Entire county affected
6/1/1996 0 0 0 0 Entire county affected
5/1/1998 0 0 0 0 Entire county affected
6/1/1998 0 0 0 0 Entire county affected
7/1/1998 0 0 0 0 Entire county affected
8/1/1998 0 0 23.0M 167.9M
Entire county affected
No data to separate damages
within area
8/1/2000 0 0 0 0 Entire county affected
9/1/2000 0 0 0 102.3M
Entire county affected
No data to separate damages
within area
7/1/2011 0 0 0 TBD Entire county affected
8/1/2011 0 0 0 TBD Entire county affected
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PEOPLE AND PROPERTY AT RISK
Droughts have the potential to impact large geographical areas, thus all the agricultural
property, population, and built environment are considered exposed to the hazard and could
potentially be impacted. In the planning area, drought does not have specific location.
Drought has the ability to adversely affect agriculture such as reduced crop productivity as well
as harm to livestock through reduced water levels, additional stress, and reduced forage.
Economic impacts to agriculture can be found in “Potential Damages and Losses” below.
Vulnerable populations due to drought are the elderly (ages 65 and above) and the young (ages
5 and below) as well as populations living at or below poverty level. The elderly are more
vulnerable to drought possibly due to underlying health conditions as well as to possible limited
access to potable water.
Through the reduction of soil moisture, drought can impact the built environment through the
shrinking of soils. This could affect building foundations, bridge construction, and dam
construction.
POTENTIAL DAMAGES AND LOSSES
In order to analyze the risk of Brazos County and participating entities to drought and estimate
potential losses, 100 years of statistical data from the University of Nebraska was used (this data
was developed by the University based on Palmer Drought and Crop Severity Indices) as well as
1997 USDA agriculture data. A drought event frequency-impact was then developed to
determine a drought impact profile on non-irrigated agriculture products and estimate potential
losses due to drought in the area. Table 7-4 shows annualized expected exposure for the
planning area.
Table 7-4. Annualized Expected Agricultural Product Market Value Exposed to Drought in the
Planning Area in 2017
County Annualized Expected Exposure ($1000)
Brazos 24,856.7
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SECTION 8: URBAN AND WILDLAND FIRES
WHY URBAN AND WILDLAND FIRES ARE A THREAT
The fire problem in the United States on a per capita basis is one of the worst in the industrial
world. Thousands of Americans die each year from fire, tens of thousands of people are injured,
and property losses reach billions of dollars. To put these figures in context, the annual losses
from floods, tornadoes, earthquakes and other natural disasters combined in the United States
average just a fraction of the losses from fire.
According to the National Fire Data Center of the U.S. Fire Administration, recent trends show a
decline in the numbers of fires, deaths, injuries, and dollar loss to property. However, despite
these encouraging trends, an average of over 3,000 deaths and 16,000 injuries to civilians, and
over 85 firefighter deaths occurred annually over the 10–year period from 2005-2015. The fire
death rate, by state, is shown in Figure 8-1.
This plan addresses both wildland fires and major urban fires. For purposes of this plan, major
wildland fire events are those that were greater than or equal to two-alarm fires. Major urban
fires are defined as those structure fires that were greater than or equal to three-alarm fires.
Figure 8-1. Fire Death Rate by State
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Major Urban Fires
The leading causes of fires nationally are arson, open flames, and cooking. Urban fires cause
most fire deaths and injuries. The leading causes of fire deaths are smoking, arson, and heating.
Between 70 and 80 percent of deaths result from residential fires. People under age 5 and over
age 55 have a much higher death rate than the average population. These two age groups
account for more than one-third of all deaths nationally.
Wildland Fires
A wildland fire is any fire occurring on grassland, forest, or prairie, regardless of ignition source,
damages, or benefits. According to the National Fire Plan, 2000, the wildland fire risk is now
considered by authorities as “the most significant fire service problem of the century.”
The National Fire Plan was issued by the U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Interior. It defines
the urban/wildland interface as “the line, area, or zone where structures and other human
development meet or intermingle with undeveloped wildland or vegetative fuels.” The interface
problem has grown dramatically over the last twenty years, spawned by increases in population,
urban expansion, land-management decisions that place neighborhoods adjacent to wildland
preserves, parks, and greenbelts, and the ever-present desire to intermingle with nature. The
marriage between humans and their property and wildland areas has significantly increased
human exposure to wildfires.
More and more people are building their homes in woodland settings in or near forests, rural
areas, or remote mountain sites. Many of these homes are nestled along ridgelines, cliff-edges,
and other classic fire-interface hazard zones. There, homeowners enjoy the beauty of the
environment but they also face the very real danger of wildfire.
Years of fire suppression have significantly disturbed natural fire occurrences—nature’s renewal
process. The result has been the gradual accumulation of understory and canopy fuels to levels
of density that can feed high-energy, intense wildfires and further increase the hazards from and
exposure to interface problems.
Multiple devastating interface-area fires over the past several years have demonstrated the
disastrous potential inherent in the interface.
Wildland fires can occur at any time of the year. Climatic conditions such as severe freezes and
drought can significantly increase the intensity of wildland fires since these conditions kill
vegetation, creating a prime fuel source for these types of fires. The intensity of fires and the
rate at which they spread are directly related to wind speed, temperature, and relative humidity.
Three different classes of wildfires exist. A “surface fire” is the most common type and burns
along the floor of a forest, moving slowly and killing or damaging trees. A “ground fire” is
usually started by lightning and burns on or below the forest floor in the humus layer down to
the mineral soil. “Crown fires” spread rapidly by wind and move quickly by jumping along the
tops of trees.
Humans start about 90 percent of wildfires (cigarettes thrown from cars, burning of refuse, etc.);
lightning starts the other 10 percent.
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HAZARD PROFILE
The extent of both urban and wildland fires in the planning area is major; fires can completely
shut down facilities for at least two weeks and cause more than 25 percent of affected
properties to be destroyed or incur major damage.
The frequency of occurrence of urban and wildland fire events in the planning area is likely.
Winter is the peak period for major urban fires and fire deaths. The wildland fire risk varies
considerably by month.
Warning time for urban and wildland fire events is minimal or none.
HISTORY OF WILDFIRE IN THE PLANNING AREA
Table 8-1 shows the number of voluntarily reported incidents by Precinct in Brazos County and
participating entities during 2005 through 2017. It is likely that more fire incidents occurred
during this timeframe that were not reported. Reporting is voluntary and thus not consistent.
Table 8-1. Wildland Fire Incidents and Losses in the Planning Area, 2005-2017 (over 25 acres)
Fire Dept. Name Date Type Acres Cause Agencies
Responding
Brazos County Pct. 4 VFD 10/6/2005 Wildfire 320 Debris burning 8
Brazos County Pct. 4 VFD 12/3/2005 Wildfire 375 Equipment use 6
Brazos Co. Dist. 2 VFD 12/24/2005 Wildfire 300 Miscellaneous 5
Brazos County Pct. 3 VFD 12/24/2005 Wildfire 500 Miscellaneous 7
Brazos Co. Dist. 2 VFD 1/3/2006 Wildfire 500 Incendiary 7
Brazos Co. Dist. 2 VFD 1/7/2006 Wildfire 300 Incendiary 7
Brazos Co. Dist. 2 VFD 2/27/2006 Wildfire 40 Debris burning 2
Brazos County Pct. 3 VFD 2/27/2006 Wildfire 30 Debris burning 2
Brazos Co. Dist. 2 VFD 3/31/2006 Wildfire 30 Debris burning 2
Brazos County Pct. 3 VFD 9/2/2006 Wildfire 148 Miscellaneous 3
South Brazos County FD 7/11/2008 Wildfire 25 Miscellaneous 5
Brazos County Pct. 3 VFD 7/11/2008 Wildfire 50 Debris burning 5
Brazos County Pct. 3 VFD 11/5/2008 Wildfire 25 Debris burning 6
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Brazos County Pct. 3 VFD 12/7/2008 Wildfire 50 Debris burning 3
Brazos County Pct. 3 VFD 1/7/2009 Wildfire 35 Debris burning 3
Brazos County Pct. 3 VFD 1/21/2009 Wildfire 40 Debris burning 4
Brazos County Pct. 3 VFD 1/31/2009 Wildfire 145 Debris burning 3
Brazos County District 2
VFD
5/9/2011 Wildfire 100 Unknown 8
Brazos County District 2
VFD
11/04/2017 Wildfire 40 Debris burning 5
LOCATION OF HAZARDOUS AREAS
There is no defined geographic hazard boundary for urban and wildland fires in the planning
area. Due to the recent droughts of 2009 and 2011, along with the excessive heat of the
summer months during those years, most people, buildings, critical facilities, infrastructure and
lifelines are considered exposed to the urban and wildland fire hazard and could potentially
affect the planning area.
Figure 8-2 on the following page shows wildfire risk locations across Brazos County and the
participating entities, as determined by the Texas Forest Service. The map represents the
cumulative weights of (1) the risks associated with fuel complexes, (2) the risks associated with
population, and (3) the weighted factors of population growth. These combined variables
determine the following risk categories:
Low risk: Areas are primarily those that have little population or population densities that are
not located near or in a hazardous fuel complex.
Moderate risk: Areas that may have a high population but are located near or in a moderate- or
low-hazard fuel complex. Also, areas that have a low population but have significant growth
located near or in a high-hazard fuel complex are included in this category.
High risk: Areas that have a moderate population and a high growth rate and are located near
or in a high- or moderate-hazard fuel complex.
Very High risk: Areas that have high population numbers and moderate-to-high growth rates
and are located near or in a high-hazard fuel complex area.
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Figure 8-2. Areas at Risk to Wildfire in the Planning Area
From Texas Wildfire Risk Assessment Summary Report for Brazos County (11/13/2017)
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The majority of Texas A&M University campus is within the City of College Station; however,
some portions are in the City of Bryan. Regardless, Texas A&M University falls under the
category of “low” when considering the risk of wildfire.
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This overall hazard rating by the Texas Forest Service is descriptive and not predictive, based on
wide-ranging parameters. In most cases, the interface risk in a county will change based on the
distribution of hazardous wildland fuels and population and growth within the county. Keeping
this in mind, counties that have an overall low-hazard rating may have isolated areas within the
county that are at high risk, just as counties identified as high risk may have isolated areas within
the county that are at low risk.
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A major component of the risk assessment was the relation of population and urban
development to hazardous wildland fuels. To achieve a rating, the fuels model map for Texas
was categorized in to fuel complexes that represented low, moderate and high hazard fuels.
This correlation was developed under the direction of Karen Allender and the UWI division of
the Texas Forest Service. Fuels were grouped by NFDRS and Anderson Fuel Model ratings and
the resulting descriptors of low to high hazard were assigned. These descriptors were based on
the fuel complexes potential for spread rates, heat output (BTUs) and duration of output,
difficulty of control and potential for fire movement in the canopy of the vegetation. Fuels that
had the highest potential for crowning, difficulty in control and heat output for duration posed
the most hazards.
Any structure is exposed to the urban fire risk. The wildland fire risk is a function of the
following:
the climate (patterns over time);
fuel complexes (vegetation);
topography (slope, aspect and elevation);
human factors (structures and infrastructure).
HISTORY OF FIRE
Table 8-2 shows the number of voluntarily reported incidents and the total dollar losses by
Brazos County and the participating entities. It is likely that more fire incidents occurred during
this timeframe that were not reported. Reporting is voluntary and thus not consistent.
Table 8-2. Urban Fire Incidents and Losses in the Planning Area, 1989-2017
County Incidents Total Dollar Loss ($)
Brazos 4,272 14,570,651
PEOPLE AND PROPERTY AT RISK
The urban fire hazard can occur throughout the entire planning area. Historically most urban
fires have been in residential facilities. Table 8-3 below shows the total number of residential
facilities by participating entity.
Table 8-3. Total Number of Residential Facilities by Participating Entity
Participating Entity Number of Residential Facilities
City of Bryan 19,925
City of College Station 21,856
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City of Kurten 112
City of Wixon Valley 59
Texas A&M University ~40
Unincorporated Brazos County 48,796
For a breakdown of residential types per entity, refer to Chapter/Section 5.
The potential for wildland fires will be limited to the rural areas of the planning area. These
areas are identified in Table 8-4 below:
Table 8-4. Total Number of Facilities by Participating Entity
Area
(Sq Mi)
Residential
(Structures)
Commercial/Industrial
(Number of Facilities)
Critical Infrastructure
Kurten 4.60 112 10 Post Office/VFD/Church
Unincorporated 490.49 48,796 3,357 BISD Campus off
Mumford/VFDs/Churches/
Post Offices
Wixon Valley 1.81 59 22 City Hall, Industrial
Complex
POTENTIAL DAMAGES AND LOSSES
Table 8-3 shows potential annualized losses for Brazos County and the participating entities due
to urban fire, which were calculated using the statistical risk assessment methodology. The
general steps used in the statistical risk assessment methodology are; to compile data from local
and national sources, clean up the data by removing duplication, identify patterns in frequency
and vulnerability, extrapolate the statistical patterns, and produce meaningful results with the
development of annualized loss estimates.
Table 8-5. Potential Annualized Losses to Urban Fire in the Planning Area
County Annualized Expected Property Losses ($)
Brazos 1,553,605
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SECTION 9: WINTER STORMS
WHY WINTER STORMS ARE A THREAT
A severe winter storm event includes a storm with snow, ice or freezing rain—all of which can
cause significant problems for area residents. Winter storms that threaten Texas usually start
out as powerful cold fronts that push south from central Canada.
Most of the precipitation seen in the planning area from severe winter storms takes the form of
ice or sleet. Freezing rain occurs when rain developing in a relatively warm (above freezing) layer
of air falls through a layer of air that is below freezing (25-32° F). The rain is “supercooled” as it
falls through the cold layer near the surface of the earth. When the supercooled but still liquid
raindrops strike the ground or an object already below freezing, they freeze on contact. The
resulting coating of ice is commonly known as glaze.
A heavy accumulation of ice can topple power and telephone lines, television towers, and trees.
Highways become impossible to travel on, and even stepping outdoors can be extremely risky.
The severity of an ice storm and the amount of damage caused by the storm depends on the
amount of rain and thus the amount of icing taking place, the strength of the wind, and whether
or not the storm strikes an urban or rural area. Urban areas tend to suffer more damage than
rural areas because of the concentration of utilities and transportation systems (aircraft, trains,
buses, trucks, and cars), all of which may be affected to a great degree by the icing.
HAZARD PROFILE
The severity of impact of winter storms is generally minor. Winter storms can cause injuries and
completely shut down facilities for more than one week, and cause more than ten percent of
affected properties to be destroyed or suffer major damage.
The extent of winter storms on the planning area can extend from something as minor as winter
weather advisory’s or as major as freezing temperatures with sleet, snow and wind chill. The
maximum extent of winter storms for Brazos County and participating entities include low
temperatures below 32 degrees, freezing rain and sleet, and/or snow amounts up to 6-10
inches.
The frequency of occurrence of winter storms in the planning area is unlikely.
Warning time for winter storms is generally six to twelve hours.
Table 10.1 shows the definitions for winter weather alerts.
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Table 9-1. Winter Weather Alerts
Winter
weather
advisory
This alert may be issued for a variety of severe conditions. Weather advisories
may be announced for snow, blowing or drifting snow, freezing drizzle,
freezing rain, or a combination of weather events.
Winter storm
watch
Severe winter weather conditions may affect your area (freezing rain, sleet or
heavy snow may occur separately or in combination).
Winter storm
warning
Severe winter weather conditions are imminent.
Freezing rain
or freezing
drizzle
Rain or drizzle is likely to freeze upon impact, resulting in a coating of ice
glaze on roads and all other exposed objects.
Sleet Small particles of ice, usually mixed with rain. If enough sleet accumulates on
the ground, it makes travel hazardous.
Blizzard
warning
Sustained wind speeds of at least 35 mph are accompanied by considerable
falling or blowing snow. This alert is the most perilous winter storm with
visibility dangerously restricted.
Frost/freeze
warning
Below freezing temperatures are expected and may cause significant damage
to plants, crops and fruit trees.
Wind chill A strong wind combined with a temperature slightly below freezing can have
the same chilling effect as a temperature nearly 50 degrees lower in a calm
atmosphere. The combined cooling power of the wind and temperature on
exposed flesh is called the wind-chill factor.
HISTORY OF SEVERE WINTER STORMS
Winter storm events that have occurred in the Planning Area from 1997 to 2017 are presented in
Table 9-2, along with reported injuries, deaths and damages.
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Table 9-2. Severe Winter Storms for the Planning Area, 1997–2017
Type Location Date Deaths Injuries Property
Damage
Crop Damage
Winter storm (ice) County 01/12/1997 0 0 0 0
Winter Storm County 12/23/1998 0 0 75K 0
Winter storm (ice) County 12/13/2000 0 0 1.0M 0
Ice Storm County 12/07/2005 1 2 70K 0
Ice Storm County 1/16/2007 0 0 1K 0K
Ice Storm County 2/04/2011 0 0 0K 0K
Winter Storm County 2/04/2011 0 0 0K 0K
Winter Weather (Ice) County 12/07/2013 0 0 0 0
Winter Weather (Ice) County 01/28/2014 0 0 0 0
Winter Weather (Ice) County 01/28/2014 0 0 0 0
Winter Weather (Ice) County 02/06/2014 0 0 50K 0
Winter Weather (Ice) County 03/02/2014 0 0 0 0
Winter Storm County 03/03/2014 0 0 0 0
Heavy Snow County 12/07/2017 0 0 0 0
PEOPLE AND PROPERTY AT RISK
Winter storms usually impact large geographical areas; thus, all the population, buildings, critical
facilities, infrastructure and lifelines, and hazardous materials facilities in the Planning Area are
considered exposed to the hazard and could potentially be impacted.
Winter storms impact large geographical areas of the planning area, thus the entire population,
buildings, identified critical infrastructure, lifelines, and hazardous materials facilities are
considered exposed to the hazard and could potentially be impacted. In the planning area,
winter storms do not have a specific location. However, all participating entities are at risk and
could be affected by this hazard. It is understood, however, that there are populations
throughout the planning area that are more vulnerable than others. Information is provided in
Chapter 5 – Hazards the Region Faces and What’s at Risk on the different populations found
within the planning area. In analyzing the relative risks from hazards, potential losses and ability
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to recover from losses, it is understood that the more vulnerable populations are those that are
in the lower socio-economic levels.
POTENTIAL DAMAGES AND LOSSES
Table 9-3 presents annualized expected property losses due to winter storms in Brazos County
and participating entities, which were calculated using the statistical risk assessment
methodology. The general steps used in the statistical risk assessment methodology are; to
compile data from local and national sources, clean up the data by removing duplication,
identify patterns in frequency and vulnerability, extrapolate the statistical patterns, and produce
meaningful results with the development of annualized loss estimates.
Table 9-3. Potential Annualized Losses due to Winter Storms in the Planning Area
County Annualized Expected Property Losses ($)
Brazos 66,249
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SECTION 10: TORNADOES
WHY TORNADOES ARE A THREAT
Tornadoes are unquestionably the most violent storms on the planet. A tornado is a violently
rotating column of air extending between, and in contact with, a cloud and the surface of the
earth. The most violent tornadoes are capable of tremendous destruction with wind speeds of
250 miles per hour or more.
The most powerful tornadoes are spawned by “super-cell thunderstorms.” These storms are
affected by horizontal wind shears (winds moving in different directions at different altitudes)
that begin to rotate the storm. This horizontal rotation can be tilted vertically by violent
updrafts, and the rotation radius can shrink, forming a vertical column of very quickly swirling
air. This rotating air can eventually reach the ground, forming a tornado.
Table 10-1. Enhanced Fujita Tornado Scale implemented February 1, 2007
EF-Scale
Number
Intensity Wind Speed
(mph)
Type of Damage Done
EF0 Gale tornado 65-85 Some damage to chimneys; breaks branches off trees;
pushes over shallow-rooted trees; damages sign boards.
EF1 Moderate tornado 86-110 The lower limit is the beginning of hurricane wind speed;
peels surface off roofs; mobile homes pushed off
foundations or overturned; moving autos pushed off
roads; attached garages may be destroyed.
EF2 Significant tornado 111-135 Considerable damage. Roofs torn off frame houses;
mobile homes demolished; boxcars pushed over; large
trees snapped or uprooted; light object missiles
generated.
EF3 Severe tornado 136-165 Roof and some walls torn off well-constructed houses;
trains overturned; most trees in forest uprooted.
EF4 Devastating tornado 166-200 Well-constructed homes leveled; structures with weak
foundations blown off some distance; cars thrown and
large missiles generated.
EF5 Incredible tornado Over 200 Strong frame houses lifted off foundations and carried
considerable distances to disintegrate; automobile sized
missiles flying through the air in excess of 100 meters;
trees debarked; steel reinforced concrete badly damaged.
The planning area is affected by frequent severe weather and thunderstorms. Thunderstorms
form when warm, moist air collides with cooler, drier air. Since these masses tend to come
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together during the transition from summer to winter, most thunderstorms occur during the
spring and fall months. Severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes, high winds, and hail—
any of which can cause extensive property damage and loss of life.
Tornadoes occasionally accompany tropical storms and hurricanes that move over land.
Tornadoes are the most common to the right and ahead of the path of the storm center as it
comes ashore.
Tornadoes vary in terms of duration, wind speed and the toll that they take, as shown in Table
10-2.
Table 10-2. Variations Among Tornadoes
Weak Tornadoes Strong Tornadoes Violent Tornadoes
69% of all tornadoes
Less than 5% of tornado deaths
Lifetime 1-10+ minutes
Winds less than 110 mph
29% of all tornadoes
Nearly 30% of all tornado deaths
May last 20 minutes or longer
Winds 110 – 205 mph
2% of all tornadoes
70% of all tornado deaths
Lifetime can exceed one hour
Winds greater than 205 mph
HAZARD PROFILE
The impact of tornadoes can be substantial. They can cause multiple deaths, completely shut
down facilities for thirty days or more, and cause more than fifty percent of affected properties
to be destroyed or suffer major damage.
The maximum extent of tornadoes that can affect Brazos County and the participating entities is
an EF5, which according to the Enhanced Fujita Scale, would be an incredibly strong tornado
with winds speeds over 200 miles per hour.
While the frequency of occurrence of tornadoes in the planning area is less than 1% per year,
millions of dollars of damage has occurred within the planning area.
Seasonal patterns are relevant to tornadoes. Thunderstorms form when warm, moist air collides
with cooler, drier air. Since these masses tend to come together during the transition from
summer to winter, most thunderstorms and resulting tornadoes occur during the spring (March,
April, May and June) and, at a lesser intensity, during the fall (September, October, and
November). Warning time for tornadoes is minimal.
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Figure 10-1. Occurrence of Texas Tornadoes, by Month
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HISTORY OF TORNADOES
Historical evidence, as reflected in Table 10-3, shows that most of the planning area is
vulnerable to tornado activity. There is no defined hazard boundary for tornadoes.
Since the Enhanced Fujita Scale was not implemented until 2007, the original Fujita Scale is
included here to help understand the History of Tornado Events scale in Table 10-3.
Table 10-3 identifies reported tornado events in the planning area, and Table 10-4 gives the
total number of tornadoes in the Planning Area.
Table 10-3. History of Tornado Events in the Planning Area as Reported to the National Weather
Service, 01/01/1950 to 08/26/2017
Type Date Time Magnitude Death Injury Property
Damage
Crop
Damage
Tornado 12/2/1953 1530 F2 0 0 25K 0
Tornado 4/30/1954 0730 F2 0 0 0K 0
Tornado 4/5/1956 1515 F3 0 0 250K 0
Tornado 3/31/1957 1610 F0 0 0 3K 0
Tornado 5/20/1960 0615 F0 0 0 0K 0
Tornado 5/17/1965 1456 F0 0 0 0K 0
Tornado 2/10/1981 0245 F1 0 1 25K 0
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Tornado 11/19/1983 0910 F2 0 0 2.5M 0
Tornado 4/27/1990 1758 F0 0 0 0K 0
Tornado 5/13/1994 1525 F0 0 0 0 0
Tornado 5/18/1995 0230 F0 0 0 60K 0
Tornado 5/18/1995 0230 F0 0 0 60K 0
Tornado 1/21/1998 1644 F0 0 0 35K 0
Tornado 10/17/1998 1540 F1 0 0 20K 0
Tornado 10/12/2001 1150 F1 0 0 60K 0
Tornado 12/23/2002 1120 F0 0 0 5K 0
Tornado 6/13/2003 1500 F0 0 0 1K 0
Tornado 10/5/2003 1705 F1 0 1 750K 0
Tornado 10/5/2003 1730 F0 0 0 3K 0
Tornado 2/24/2004 2110 F0 0 0 25K 0
Tornado 3/17/2004 0040 F0 0 0 3K 0
Tornado 5/13/2004 0545 F1 0 0 515K 0
Tornado 12/29/2006 1523 F1 0 3 2.8M 0K
Tornado 4/28/2009 1441 F0 0 0 0K 0K
Tornado 05/26/2016 1130 EF1 0 0 7M 0K
Tornado 08/26/2017 0705 EF0 0 0 0M 0K
Table 10-4. Overall Historical Impact of Tornadoes in the Planning Area
County Number of events Maximum
EF-Scale
Brazos 26 EF3
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PEOPLE AND PROPERTY AT RISK
Tornadoes can occur throughout the entire planning area. Because it cannot be predicted
where a tornado will touch down, almost all of the buildings and facilities in the Planning Area
are considered to be vulnerable to tornadoes. Greater losses would be expected in areas where
there is substandard housing. Infrastructure such as power poles and lines could be downed
during a strong tornado. Critical facilities within the Planning Area that have back-up generators
could continue to operate. It is understood, however, that there are populations throughout the
planning area that are more vulnerable than others. Information is provided in Chapter 5 –
Hazards the Region Faces and What’s at Risk on the different populations found within the
planning area. In analyzing relative risks from tornadoes, potential losses and the ability to
recover from losses, it is understood that the more vulnerable populations are those that are in
the lower socio-economic levels. They are more likely to suffer greater losses due to damages to
substandard housing. They may also lack resources, such as insurance, to recover from losses.
Of note, mobile and manufactured homes are especially vulnerable to tornadoes. There are a
total of 5,255 mobile or manufactured homes within the entire planning area, as of 2016 (2016
5-year ACS survey).
POTENTIAL DAMAGES AND LOSSES
Table 10-5 shows potential annualized expected property losses for the Planning Area, which
were calculated using the statistical risk assessment methodology. The general steps used in the
statistical risk assessment methodology are; to compile data from local and national sources,
determine the average exposed value based on likely tornado intensity and path area, and
calculate annualized loss estimates.
Table 10-5. Potential Annualized Losses from Tornadoes in the Planning Area
Jurisdiction Exposed Value Annualized Loss
Annualized Loss
Percentage
Bryan $5,538,141,000.00 $3,488,846.54 0.06%
College Station $9,316,285,000.00 $6,628,623.26 0.07%
Kurten $13,621,000.00 $35,994.79 0.26%
Wixon Valley $16,074,000.00 $107,952.79 0.67%
Unincorporated $16,827,581,000.00 $420,384.81 0.00%
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SECTION 11: HAIL
WHY HAILSTORMS ARE A THREAT
Large hail results in nearly $1 billion in damage annually to property and crops in the United
States. Hail is made up of spherical balls of ice. It is a product of thunderstorms or intense
showers. It is generally white and translucent, consisting of liquid or snow particles encased with
layers of ice. Hail is formed within the high tops of a well-organized thunderstorm. An updraft
will sometimes throw rain droplets high up into the tops of a cloud, where the temperature is
well below freezing. The droplet freezes, then falls and can become caught in another updraft.
This time, a second coating of ice is added, making the hail stone larger. This cycle continues
until the hailstone is too heavy to be lifted again and falls to the ground as hail. The stronger the
updraft, the longer the hail develops and the bigger the hailstone is when it falls.
Hail is not to be confused with sleet, which consists of frozen raindrops that fall during winter
storms. Hail can be smaller than a pea or as large as a softball and can be very destructive to
plants, cars, homes, buildings and crops.
The development and maturation of hailstones are very complex processes. Numerous factors
impact the size of the hailstone including updraft strength, storm scale wind profile, height of
the freezing level, and the mean temperature and relative humidity of downdraft air. The
complexities of hail formation and sub-cloud processes make utilizing Doppler radar data to
forecast the occurrence of large hail difficult. Verification of hail events is also important, but is a
cumbersome process due to the limited temporal and spatial distribution of the event.
Large hailstones fall at speeds faster than 100 mph. Large falling balls of ice can be very
dangerous. Large hail can do significant damage to automobiles, windows, roofs, crops and
animals. When caught in a hailstorm, it is important to seek shelter immediately. Pets and
livestock are particularly vulnerable to hail, and should be brought into a shelter.
HAZARD PROFILE
Hailstorms are generally localized and their impact is considered limited since the injuries they
cause are generally treatable with first aid, they shut down critical facilities and services for 24
hours or less, and less than ten percent of affected properties are destroyed or suffer major
damage.
Hail events in the planning area are likely. Most hailstorms occur during the spring (March, April
and May) and the fall, during the month of September.
Warning time for a hailstorm is generally minimal to no warning. The National Weather Service
classifies a storm as severe if hail of ¾ of an inch in diameter (approximately the size of a penny)
or greater is imminent based on radar intensities or observed by a spotter or other people.
The extent of hail in the Planning Area can range from ¾ of an inch up to 1.75 inches. The
frequency of occurrence of hail in planning area is approximately 2 incidents per year.
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HISTORY OF HAILSTORMS
Table 11-1 shows the historical hail events that hit the planning area. Historical hail events with
hailstone size one inch or greater are listed in Table 12-1 below. Table 12-2 aggregates
historical hail events by jurisdiction.
Table 11-1. Overall Historical Hail Impact for Brazos County
(National Climatic Data Center), 2005-2017
Location or
County
Date Tim
e
Type Magnitude Death Injury Property
Damage
Crop
Damage
Bryan 3/19/2005 5:50
PM
Hail 1.75 in. 0 0 30K 0
Bryan 3/19/2005 6:02
PM
Hail 1.75 in. 0 0 30K 0
College Station 3/19/2005 6:02
PM
Hail 0.75 in. 0 0 4K 0
College Station 3/19/2005 6:08
PM
Hail 0.88 in. 0 0 5K 0
College Station 3/19/2005 6:25
PM
Hail 1.75 in. 0 0 30K 0
College Station 3/19/2005 6:35
PM
Hail 1.75 in. 0 0 30K 0
Bryan 4/5/2005 8:45
PM
Hail 0.75 in. 0 0 6K 0
College Station 10/31/2005 3:05
PM
Hail 0.75 in. 0 0 2K 0
College Station 4/25/2006 11:30
PM
Hail 1.75 in. 0 0 20K 0
Bryan 5/1/2007 16:06
PM
Hail 0.88 in. 0 0 0K 0K
Bryan Coulter
Airport
4/4/2008 8:03
AM
Hail 1.00 in. 0 0 1K 0K
Bryan Coulter
Airport
4/4/2008 8:29
AM
Hail 1.25 in. 0 0 1K 0K
College Station 7/19/2009 17:55
PM
Hail 1.75 in. 0 0 5K 0K
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College Station 7/19/2009 17:57
PM
Hail 0.75 in. 0 0 0K 0K
College Station 7/20/2009 18:25
PM
Hail 1.00 in. 0 0 0K 0K
College Station 8/12/2009 16:15
PM
Hail 0.88 in. 0 0 0K 0K
College Station 4/07/2010 16:58
PM
Hail 0.75 in. 0 0 0K 0K
College Station 2/03/2012 19:15 Hail 1.00 in 0 0 5K 0K
College Station 2/03/2012 19:35 Hail 2.25 in 0 0 30K 0K
College Station 12/09/2012 18:30 Hail .75 in 0 0 0K 0K
College Station 05/09/2013 16:48 Hail 1.00 in 0 0 0K 0K
Millican 05/09/2014 19:50 Hail 1.00 in 0 0 0K 0K
Bryan 04/16/2015 16:09 Hail 1.50 in 0 0 0K 0K
Bryan 04/19/2015 14:40 Hail .88 in 0 0 0K 0K
Bryan 04/19/2015 15:02 Hail 1.00 in 0 0 0K 0K
Bryan 03/27/2017 01:20 Hail 1.25 in 0 0 0K 0K
Table 11-2. Overall Historical Hail Impact by County (National Climatic Data Center)
County Number of Events Maximum Diameter
(inches)
Brazos 26 1.75
PEOPLE AND PROPERTY AT RISK
Hail may impact large geographical areas of the planning area, thus the entire population,
buildings, identified critical infrastructure, lifelines, and hazardous materials facilities are
considered exposed to the hazard and could potentially be impacted. In the planning area, hail
does not have a specific location. However, all participating entities are at risk and could be
affected by this hazard. It is understood, however, that there are populations throughout the
planning area that are more vulnerable than others. Information is provided in Chapter 5 –
Hazards the Region Faces and What’s at Risk on the different populations found within the
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planning area. In analyzing the relative risks from hazards, potential losses and ability to recover
from losses, it is understood that the more vulnerable populations are those that are in the
lower socio-economic levels.
POTENTIAL DAMAGES AND LOSSES
To estimate losses due to hail, PBS&J used NOAA historical hail loss data to develop a hail
stochastic model. In this model:
Losses were scaled to account for inflation;
Average historic hail damageability was used to generate losses for historical hail events where
losses were not reported;
Expected annualized losses were calculated through a non-linear regression of historical data;
and
Probabilistic losses were scaled to account for would-be losses where no exposure/instrument
was present at the time of the event.
Table 11-3 shows potential annualized losses in the Planning Area.
Table 11-3. Overall Historical Hail Impact for the Planning Area (National Climatic Data Center)
County Annualized Expected Property Damage ($)
Brazos 281, 565
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SECTION 12: THUNDERSTORMS
WHY THUNDERSTORMS ARE A THREAT
A thunderstorm is defined as a storm of heavy rain accompanied by lightning, thunder, wind,
and sometimes hail.
Damaging winds are often called “straight-line” winds to differentiate the damage they cause
from tornado damage. Strong thunderstorm winds can come from a number of different
processes. Most thunderstorm winds that cause damage at the ground are a result of outflow
generated by a thunderstorm downdraft. Damaging winds are classified as those exceeding 50-
60 mph.
Damage from severe thunderstorm winds account for half of all severe reports in the lower 48
states and is more common than damage from tornadoes. Wind speeds can reach up to 100
mph and can produce a damage path extending for hundreds of miles.
Since most thunderstorms produce some straight-line winds as a result of outflow generated by
the thunderstorm downdraft, anyone living in thunderstorm-prone areas of the world is at risk
for experiencing this hazard.
People living in mobile homes are especially at risk for injury and death. Even anchored mobile
homes can be seriously damaged when winds gust over 80 mph.
Lightning is a massive electrostatic discharge between electrically charged regions within clouds,
or between a cloud and the Earth’s surface.
Thunderstorms occasionally accompany tropical storms and hurricanes that move over land
which may produce damaging winds and dangerous lightning.
HAZARD PROFILE
Thunderstorms are generally localized events. The severity of impact of thunderstorms is
considered to be limited since they generally result in injuries treatable with first aid, shut down
critical facilities and services for 24 hours or less, and less than ten percent of affected properties
are destroyed or suffer major damage.
Most thunderstorms occur during the spring (March, April and May) and the fall, during the
month of September.
Warning time for thunderstorms is generally minimal to no warning.
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The maximum extent of thunderstorm winds in the planning area can reach 78 knots. Some
minor localized flooding may also occur if the thunderstorms bring substantial rain amounts.
The frequency of occurrence of thunderstorms in the planning area is between 1 and 2 per year.
HISTORY OF THUNDERSTORMS
Table 12-1 gives aggregated historical thunderstorm information for the planning area.
Historical thunderstorm events are detailed in Table 13-2. It is important to note that only
thunderstorms that have been reported are recorded in these tables. It is likely that a higher
number of occurrences have not been reported.
Table 12-1. Thunderstorms in Brazos County, 2000-2017
http://www4.ncdc.noaa.gov/cgi-win/wwcgi.dll?wwevent~storms
County Number of Events
Brazos 23
Table 12-2. Thunderstorms in Brazos County, 2000-2017
Type Location or
County
Date Time Magnitude Death Injury Property
Damage
Crop
Damage
Thunderstorm
Winds
Brazos 02/10/2009 2325 52 kts. 0 0 8K 0
Thunderstorm
Winds
Kurten 03/31/2009 0445 50 kts. 0 0 3K 0
Thunderstorm
Winds
Bryan 05/03/2009 0454 55 kts. 0 0 2K 0
Thunderstorm
Winds
Kurten 05/03/2009 0454 55 kts. 0 0 2K 0
Thunderstorm
Winds
Bryan 05/03/2009 0500 55 kts. 0 0 5K 0
Thunderstorm
Winds
College Station 07/19/2009 1800 56 kts. 0 0 1K 0
Thunderstorm
Winds
Bryan 02/01/2011 0440 52 kts. 0 0 5K 0
Thunderstorm
Winds
Bryan 05/12/2001 1030 58 kts 0 0 0 0
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Thunderstorm
Winds
Kurten 06/06/2011 1735 52 kts 0 0 1K 0
Thunderstorm
Winds
Bryan 08/24/2011 1829 52 kts 0 0 0 0
Thunderstorm
Winds
Bryan 01/09/2012 0412 52 kts 0 0 3K 0
Thunderstorm
Winds
Bryan 01/25/2012 0715 50 kts 0 0 6K 0
Thunderstorm
Winds
College Station 01/25/2012 0724 55 kts 0 0 15K 0
Thunderstorm
Winds
Bryan 02/03/2012 1938 65 kts 0 0 5K 0
Thunderstorm
Winds
Bryan 08/07/2012 1645 50 kts 0 0 0 0
Thunderstorm
Wind
College Station 10/13/2013 0158 52 kts 0 0 15K 0
Thunderstorm
Wind
Bryan 05/23/2015 2230 55 kts 0 0 0 0
Thunderstorm
Winds
Bryan 08/25/2015 1115 55 kts 0 0 0 0
Thunderstorm
Winds
College Station 08/25/2015 1128 59 kts 0 0 0 0
Thunderstorm
Winds
Bryan 04/27/2016 0136 60 kts 0 0 0 0
Thunderstorm
Winds
College Station 04/27/2016 0140 60 kts 0 0 0 0
Thunderstorm
Wind
Edge 01/02/2017 0635 52 kts 0 0 0 0
Thunderstorm
Wind
Smetana 03/27/2017 0120 51 kts 0 0 0 1K
Thunderstorm
Wind
Millican 05/21/2017 0008 60kts 0 0 0 0
Thunderstorm
Wind
Bryan 05/28/52017 1853 53kts 0 0 0 0
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Thunderstorm
Wind
Smetana 05/28/2017 1853 52kts 0 0 0 0
Table 12-3. Lightning in Brazos County, 2000-2017
Type Location or
County
Date Time Magnitude Death Injury Property
Damage
Crop
Damage
Lightning Bryan 7/8/2009 1515 0 2 0 0
Lightning College Station 5/15/2010 445 0 0 2000 0
Lightning College Station 6/9/2010 855 0 0 5000 0
Lightning College Station 5/12/2011 1030 0 0 5000 0
Lightning Wellborn 5/12/2011 1400 0 0 5000 0
Lightning Bryan 5/27/2014 2305 0 0 35000 0
Lightning College Station 4/11/2017 1030 0 0 300 0
PEOPLE AND PROPERTY AT RISK
Thunderstorms impact large geographical areas of the planning area, thus the entire population,
buildings, identified critical infrastructure, lifelines, and hazardous materials facilities are
considered exposed to the hazard and could potentially be impacted. In the planning area,
thunderstorms do not have a specific location. However, all participating entities are at risk and
could be affected by this hazard. It is understood, however, that there are populations
throughout the planning area that are more vulnerable than others. Information is provided in
Chapter 5 – Hazards the Region Faces and What’s at Risk on the different populations found
within the planning area. In analyzing the relative risks from hazards, potential losses and ability
to recover from losses, it is understood that the more vulnerable populations are those that are
in the lower socio-economic levels.
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SECTION 13: DAM FAILURE
WHY DAM FAILURE IS A THREAT
Dams are water storage, control, or diversion barriers that impound water upstream in
reservoirs. Dams provide many benefits and are an important part of our public works
infrastructure. They are built for a variety of reasons, including maintenance of lake levels, flood
control, power production, and water supply.
Although dams have many benefits, the risk that a dam could fail still exists. Dams can pose a
risk to communities if not designed, operated and maintained properly. Dam failure is a
collapse or breach in the structure. While most dams have storage volumes small enough that
failures have little or no repercussions, dams with large storage amounts can cause significant
flooding downstream. Dam failures can result from any one or a combination of the following
causes:
Prolonged periods of rainfall and flooding, which cause most failures;
Inadequate spillway capacity, resulting in excess overtopping flows;
Internal erosion caused by embankment or foundation leakage or piping;
Improper maintenance, including failure to remove trees, repair internal problems, or maintain
gates, valves, and other operational components;
Improper design, such as use of improper construction materials;
Failure of upstream dams in the same drainage basin;
Landslides into reservoirs, which cause surges that result in overtopping;
High winds, which can cause significant wave action and result in substantial erosion;
Earthquakes, which typically cause longitudinal cracks at the tops of the embankments, leading
to structural failure.
The nation’s infrastructure of dams is aging. Old age and neglect can intensify vulnerability to
these same influences. Furthermore, the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, have brought
an increased focus on infrastructure protection nationwide, including the safety of dams.
Dam failures may result in the quick release of all the water in the lake. In the event of a dam
failure, the energy of the water stored behind the dam is capable of causing rapid and
unexpected flooding downstream, resulting in loss of life and great property damage
downstream of the dam.
HAZARD PROFILE
The frequency of occurrence of a major dam failure in the planning area is a highly unlikely
event. If a major dam should fail, however, the severity of impact could be substantial. It could
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cause multiple deaths, completely shut down facilities for thirty days or more, and cause more
than fifty percent of affected properties to be destroyed or severely damaged.
The extent of a major dam failure in our planning area is that several thousand gallons of water
could be released at a sudden and unexpected rate. Over 2,000 people could be affected, 700
buildings could be flooded and several million dollars in damages could occur.
A flooding-related dam failure would most likely occur in months when floods are most likely --
during the spring (April, May and June) and fall (October, November, and December). Warning
time for dam failure, or the potential speed of onset, varies with the causes but is estimated to
be three to six hours.
There are about 80,000 dams in the United States today. Catastrophic dam failures have
occurred frequently throughout the past century. Between 1918 and 1958, 33 major dam
failures in the United States caused 1,680 deaths—an average of 42 deaths a year. According to
information from damsafety.org and damfailures.org, there were sixty-six major dam failures
worldwide from 1959 - 2018. There have been 3 dam failures in the planning area – Leisure Lake
in 2009, Bryan Utilities Lake in 2016, and Clifty Creek Lake (spillway breech) in 2017.
PEOPLE AND PROPERTY AT RISK
High-hazard-potential dams are those at which failure or misoperation would probably cause
loss of human life. Significant-hazard-potential dams are those at which failure or misoperation
probably would not result in loss of human life but could cause economic loss, environmental
damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or other significant damage. Significant-hazard-potential
dams often are located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be located in
populated areas having significant infrastructure. Low-hazard-potential dams are those at which
failure or misoperation probably would not result in loss of human life but might cause limited
economic and/or environmental losses. Losses would be limited mainly to the owner’s property.
Table 13-1. Dam Failure Hazard-Potential Classifications, FEMA
Hazard Potential
Classification
Loss of Human Life Economic, Environmental, and
Lifeline Losses
Low None expected Low and generally limited to owner
Significant None expected Some local damages
High Probable. One or more expected Yes (but not necessary for this classification)
Low hazard dams pose no threat to the communities participating in this plan, and thus, will not
be profiled further. Significant hazard dams do pose some threat to property damage and high
hazard dams, pose a threat to human life as well as property damage for the participating
entities and are profiled in this plan.
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LOCATION OF HAZARDOUS AREAS
Figure 13-1 shows the location of dams in planning area. Detailed maps of dam failure
inundation areas are not currently available for all dams. This is noted as a data deficiency and a
hydrology study to address this data deficiency is included for Brazos County in the list of
mitigation projects for 2019-2024. It is assumed that dam breaks happen most likely at the time
of maximum capacity of the lake and that the location of the released water would inundate a
downstream quarter-circle buffer proportional to the maximum capacity of the dam to represent
the maximum impact area.
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Table 13-2. Summary Status of Dams in Brazos County
County High
Significant Low Undetermined Total
Brazos 7 5 26 0 38
Legislation was passed on September of 2013 allowed for some dams to be designated as
exempt if they met all of the following five criteria:
Privately owned
Less than 500 acre foot maximum capacity
Located in a county with population of less than 350,000 (per 2010 census)
Located outside the city limits
Low or significant hazard rating
While owners are still required to do maintenance on those dams, TCEQ is not required to do
the every 5 year inspection on those dams. For those dams that are non-exempt (see Table 13-
3), the owners must continue the maintenance of the dams, schedule inspections every 5 years
with TCEQ, and if they are high and significant hazard dams, they must also produce an
emergency action plan. As part of the emergency action plan, the owners need to do a tabletop
exercise every five years and submit an annual update or a letter stating there were no updates
necessary.
Table 13-3. High and Significant/Exempt and Non-ExemptDams in Brazos County
Dam Name Exemption Status Latitude/Longitude Dam
Height
(Ft.)
Maximum
Storage
(acre
feet)
Normal
Storage
(acre
feet)
Has
Available
Data
BRYAN
UTILITIES
LAKE DAM
Non-Exempt 30.710067 / -
96.453721
59 20763 13647 Data
Deficient
CARTER
LAKE DAM
Non-Exempt 30.594992 / -
96.248677
32 2196 481 Data
Deficient
COUNTRY
CLUB LAKE
DAM
Non-Exempt 30.639827 / -
96.358982
10 128 42 Yes
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CSISD AT
ANDERSON
ST
DETENTION
STRUCTURE
NO 3
Non-Exempt 30.613940 / -
96.327372
11.7 9 0 Data
Deficient
FIN-
FEATHER
LAKE DAM
Non-Exempt 30.649868 / -
96.371041
16.1 300 156 Data
Deficient
LAKE
ARAPAHO
DAM
Non-Exempt 30.510553 / -
96.250460
37 924 436 Data
Deficient
LEISURE
LAKE DAM
Non-Exempt 30.633847 / -
96.411916
25 322 175 Data
Deficient
NANTUCKET
DAM
Non-Exempt 30.543651 / -
96.243367
20 428 140 Data
Deficient
OAKLAND
LAKE DAM
Non-Exempt 30.776483 / -
96.235630
32 550 272 Data
Deficient
TAMU
DETENTION
DAM NO 8
Non-Exempt 30.621050 / -
96.333642
8.2 140 0 Yes
THOUSAND
OAKS DAM
NO 11
Non-Exempt 30.544471 / -
96.231595
22 120 58 Data
Deficient
TERRY LAKE Exempt 30.6211 / -96.334 17.5 21 18 Data
Deficient
POTENTIAL DAMAGES AND LOSSES
Tables 13-4 & 5 show the risk to people and buildings of failure of Country Club Lake (Figure
13-2) and TAMU Detention Dam #8 (Figure 13-3), respectively. It was assumed that dam breaks
happen most likely at the time of maximum capacity and that a downstream quarter-circle
buffer proportional to the maximum capacity of dams represents the maximum impact area.
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Figure 13-2. Country Club Lake
Table 13-4. Exposure of People and Buildings to Country Club Lake
Parcels Value Structures Value Population
Residential 54 $4,904,587 44 $4,624,447 ~180
Commercial 40 $12,358,400 36 $12,211,670
Additionally, Villa Maria and College Avenue are highly trafficked roadways. So, there could be
numerous motorists within the inundation area depending on the time of day.
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Figure 13-3. TAMU Detention Dam #8
Table 13-5. Exposure of People and Buildings toTAMU Detention Dam #8
Parcels Value Structures Value Population
Residential 73 $20,926,630 66 $19,451,270 769
Commercial 19 $48,037,109 18 $44,322,719
Rural Land –
not defined
1 $1,020,000
Additionally, Texas Avenue and George Bush Drive are highly trafficked roadways. So, there
could be numerous motorists within the inundation area depending on the time of day.
Vulnerabilities and impacts can not be determined for the other dams due to data deficiencies.
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SECTION 14: EXCESSIVE HEAT
WHY EXCESSIVE HEAT IS A THREAT
Texas is known for its long hot summers. These conditions can pose problems for those not
accustomed to the climate or who are outside for prolonged periods of time. Excessive heat is
defined as temperatures that hover 10 degrees or more above the high average temperature for
a particular region and last for several weeks.
Excessive heat can pose a threat even to individuals and communities that are accustomed to
high temperatures. Heat disorders can occur when victims are overexposed to heat or have
over-exercised for their age and physical condition. Heat kills by pushing the body beyond its
limits. Under normal conditions an internal thermostat produces perspiration that evaporates
and cools the body. In excessive heat and high humidity, however, evaporation is slowed, and
the body must work extra hard to maintain a normal temperature.
Excessive heat kills more people nationally than any other natural disaster. According to the
Center for Climatic Research at the University of Delaware, an average of 1,500 American city
dwellers die every year from the effects of excessive heat. Elderly residents, young children,
those who are overweight, and people suffering from serious illnesses are especially prone to
heat-related problems. Excessive heat disorders include sunburn, heat cramps, heat exhaustion,
and heat stroke. Heat stroke is a severe medical emergency.
Table 14-1. Urban Heat Deaths
City Duration of heat
wave
Heat-related deaths % Increase in deaths over
norm
Chicago 7 days in 1995 739 147
New York 7 days in 1972 891 62
Los Angeles 9 days in 1955 946 122
Kansas City 1 month in 1980 236 65
St. Louis 1 month in 1980 308 57
HAZARD PROFILE
Excessive heat waves usually come on subtly, raising summer temperatures higher than normal,
leaving casualties in their wake. Excessive heat can have a major impact, causing multiple
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deaths, but sparing property. With excessive heat, there is little physical destruction, although
roads can buckle, trains derail, and livestock die.
The frequency of occurrence of excessive heat in the Planning Area is likely. There are seasonal
patterns to excessive heat waves, with an event most likely to occur in the summer months.
Warning time is long with a slow speed of onset.
Excessive heat can also cause utility outages due to an increased demand for electricity. Utility
outages can severely cripple a city’s ability to provide services. Facilities can become inoperable
and have to be closed without power or water.
Local warning systems that may be utilized for excessive heat events include local television and
radio stations and the Internet.
HISTORY OF EXCESSIVE HEAT IN THE PLANNING AREA
There have been no reported excessive heat events in the planning area from 01/01/1950 to
present.
Source: https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov
LOCATION OF HAZARDOUS AREAS
The entire planning area is subject to excessive heat.
PEOPLE AND PROPERTY AT RISK
The entire population of the planning area is at risk from excessive heat, but those at highest
risk are the poor, the elderly, those who live alone, and those who lack access to transportation
and air-conditioning. People living in urban areas may be at greater risk from the effects of a
prolonged heat wave than people living in rural regions. An increased health problem can occur
when stagnant atmospheric conditions trap pollutants in urban areas, thus adding contaminants
to excessively hot temperatures. Excessive heat generally affects people rather than property.
The extent of excessive heat in the planning area can be temperatures above 100 degrees for
several days or weeks in a row. During the summer of 2011, temperatures above 100 degrees
were recorded for over 30 days in the planning area.
Based on the Heat Index Chart, the extent of excessive heat in Brazos County can be placed in
the Danger Range when the conditions are present of high temperatures and high relative
humidity.
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Source: https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat-index
POTENTIAL DAMAGES AND LOSSES
Potential dollar loss estimates for excessive heat are not available. The potential impact of
excessive heat on Brazos County is the possible deaths of the poor, the elderly, those who live
alone, and those who lack access to transportation and air conditioning.
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SECTION 15: PREVIOUS MITIGATION ACTIONS
FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY PROGRAMS
The effectiveness of previously implemented hazard mitigation measures was examined as part
of the hazard mitigation planning process. The effectiveness of each previously implemented
mitigation program was evaluated based on its effect on overall risk to life and property, ease of
implementation and political and community support.
A total of five Presidential and five Small Business Administration Disaster Declarations have
been issued since 1965 for Brazos County and participating entities, paving the way for
assistance by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and other federal agencies. FEMA’s
Individual Assistance Program helps disaster victims to secure temporary housing, low-interest
loans, unemployment assistance, and legal aid; makes grants to low-income individuals;
conducts crisis counseling; and assists victims with income tax, Social Security, and veteran’s
benefits issues.
“Public Assistance” is aid to state or local governments and certain private non-profit entities to
pay part of the approved costs (generally 75 percent) of rebuilding a community’s damaged
infrastructure. Public assistance may include debris removal; emergency protective measures;
repair, replacement, or restoration of damaged public property; loans needed by communities
to restore essential government functions; and grants for public schools.
Through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), FEMA has financially helped the state to
permanently reduce or eliminate future damages and losses due to natural hazards. HMGP
funds promote safer building practices that improve existing structures and supporting
infrastructure. The HMGP currently provides post-disaster funds, which can be used anywhere
in the state, equal to 7.5 percent of obligations for individual and public assistance. Grants are
for planning and projects, including acquisition of real property, relocation and demolition of
structures, seismic retrofitting, strengthening of existing structures, initial implementation of
vegetative management programs, elevation of residential structures, elevation or dry flood-
proofing of non-residential structures, and other activities that bring a structure into compliance
with the floodplain management requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program. A
review of the state’s HMGP records reveals no hazard mitigation projects conducted within the
BVCOG jurisdictions. There were also no Project Impact, Pre-Disaster Mitigation, or Hurricane
Property Protection Mitigation Projects.
PREVIOUS PLANNING EFFORTS
All participating entities in the planning area have performed numerous planning activities. As
shown in Table 15-1, Brazos County has received Emergency Management Performance Grants
(EMPG) from FEMA. These grants are intended to help develop comprehensive, all-hazards
emergency management and improve local capabilities for emergency planning, preparedness,
mitigation, response, and recovery. Assistance includes grant funding covering 13 key
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functional areas, including laws and authorities; hazard identification and risk assessment;
hazard management; resource management; planning; direction, control, and coordination;
communications and warning; operations and procedures; logistics and facilities; training;
exercises; public education and information; and finance and administration.
The previous hazard mitigation action plans have been utilized in the updating of our
Interjurisdictional Emergency Management Plan and associated annexes, the threat and risk
assessment (THIRA), drainage and stormwater plans, and flood mitigation plans.
Brazos County and participating entities have undertaken previous planning efforts that have
complemented the region-wide planning conducted during the development of this Hazard
Mitigation Action Plan. These other related planning efforts include development of hazard
analyses, Annex P, comprehensive plans, capital improvement plans, drainage and stormwater
plans, long-range growth plans and flood mitigation plans. Table 15-1 details these previous
planning efforts.
Table 15-1. Previous Planning Efforts for Brazos County and participating entities
Participating
Entities
Received
EM Grant
Funds?
Y(es), N(o)
Planning Documents
Completed for State
Department of Emergency
Management
Other Planning Efforts
Undertaken (list)
Basic Plan Annexes*
All participating
entities are covered
under one plan
(Brazos County, City
of College Station,
City of Bryan, City of
Kurten, City of Wixon
Valley, Texas A&M
University)
Y Y All
* Annexes
Annex A Warning
Annex B Communications
Annex C Shelter and Mass Care
Annex D Radiological Protection
Annex E Evacuation
Annex F Firefighting
Annex G Law Enforcement
Annex H Health and Medical Services
Annex I Public Information
Annex J Recovery
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Annex K Public Works and Engineering
Annex L Utilities
Annex M Resource Management
Annex N Direction and Control
Annex O Human Services
Annex P Hazard Mitigation
Annex Q Hazardous Materials and Oil
Spill Response
Annex R Search and Rescue
Annex S Transportation
Annex T Donations Management
Annex U Legal
Annex V Terrorist Incident Response
Texas A&M University is largely located within College Station city limits within Brazos County,
Texas. Because Texas A&M University is a state entity, it is subject to code regulations that are
required by the State of Texas. The university has staff that includes emergency management,
police, environmental health & safety, facilities, and engineers that meet regularly to discuss
safety, security, and mitigation action items for current and future buildings. In the event of an
opportunity to apply for a hazard mitigation grant key people from each department would be
assigned, creating a team to manage the hazard mitigation project. The assigned department, in
conjunction with emergency management, would be the lead department on each respective
hazard mitigation projects. Texas A&M University would consult with the City of College Station
and/or Brazos County if beneficial or if necessary.
The planning team reviewed existing regulatory capabilities and opportunities for establishing
new capabilities and enhancing existing ones. All jurisdicitons can improve their capabilities by:
budgeting for mitigation actions and support, passing policies and procedures to implement
mitigation actions, adopting and implementing stricter building regulations, approving the
hiring and training of staff for mitigation activities, and approving mitigation action updates and
additions to existing plans as new needs are recognized.
BUILDING AND FIRE CODES
Building codes are laws, ordinances, or government regulations that set forth standards and
requirements for the construction, maintenance, operation, occupancy, use, or appearance of
buildings, premises, and dwelling units. Building codes are an effective way to ensure that
development is built to withstand natural hazards. Building codes apply primarily to new
construction.
Adherence to existing building codes and standards is essential to maintain public safety and
promote an effective local mitigation program—so much so that the insurance industry has
moved to rate communities according to their ability to enforce the building code and by the
qualifications and training of their staff.
There are four principal types of building codes, promulgated by various code organizations:
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Uniform Building Code, promulgated by the International Conference of Building officials (ICBO),
National Building Code, promulgated by the Building Officials and Code Administrators
International, Inc. (BOCA),
Standard Building Code, promulgated by the Southern Building Code Congress, International
(SBCCI), and
International Building Codes, promulgated by the International Code Council (ICC).
The building codes are periodically reviewed by the respective organizations and revised, as
appropriate, when new requirements and materials are introduced. In the past, local
governments have adopted these codes either in their entirety or as amended to adapt them to
their local conditions. Legislation passed by the Texas Legislature in 2001, however, now requires
communities to adopt the International Building Code.
Table 15-2 shows the effective date of each jurisdiction’s building code, the name of the code,
the type of code on which it is based, and whether any amendments have been made.
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Table 15-2. Building Codes
Jurisdiction Current Building Code
Effective
Date
Name Type Amend-
ments
made
(Y /N)
UBC NBC SBC IBC Other
Brazos County September
2009
2003 International
Residential Code
and 2002 National
Electrical Code
N
City of College
Station
December
2009
International
Building Codes
X Y
City of Bryan October 2010
and June 2011
International
Building Codes
X Y
FIRE CODES
Fire codes are laws, ordinances, or government regulations that set forth standards and
requirements for the construction, maintenance, operation, occupancy, use, or appearance of
buildings, premises, and dwelling units in order to prevent damage and loss of life from fire
hazards.
There are three principal types of fire codes, promulgated by various code organizations. They
are:
Uniform Fire Code (UFC), published by the International Fire Code Institute,
International Fire Code (IFC), published by the International Code Council, and
Standard Fire Code (SFC), published by the SBCC.
The fire codes are periodically reviewed and revised by the relevant organizations, as
appropriate, when new requirements and materials are introduced. Local governments have
adopted these codes either in their entirety or amended them as appropriate to their local
conditions.
Table 15-3 shows the effective date of each jurisdiction’s fire code, the name of the code, the
type of code on which it is based, and whether any amendments have been made.
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Table 15-3. Fire Codes for Brazos County and Participating Entities
Jurisdiction Current Fire Code
Effective
Date
Name Type
UFC IFC SFC Other
Brazos County N/A
City of College
Station
December
2009
International Fire Code X
City of Bryan November 9,
2010
International Fire Code X
INSPECTION AND PERMITTING PROCESSES
Adherence to existing building and fire codes and standards is essential to maintaining public
safety and promoting an effective local mitigation program. New buildings can fail in a disaster
if builders or inspectors do not adequately observe the code. Studies of the damage caused by
Hurricane Andrew in 1992 attributed one-quarter of the storm’s total damages to “shoddy
workmanship and poor enforcement of building codes.”
Well-trained inspectors are more likely to recognize building practices that are suspect with
regard to hazard resilience than are poorly trained or untrained inspectors. Training is critical to
the inspection and permitting process.
Table 15-4 shows the number of building inspectors and their average years of experience in
each jurisdiction and, of those, the number certified. It also shows the number of building starts
and inspections conducted in the last twelve months.
Table 15-4. Building Inspections and Permitting
Jurisdiction Number of:
Building
Inspectors
(FTEs)
Inspectors
Certified
Yrs.
Experience
(Average)
Building
Starts (last
12 months)
Inspections
(last 12
months)
Brazos County N/A
College Station 6 6 5 782 11,067
Bryan 5 5 11 700 17,094
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A vigorous fire inspection process and well-trained inspectors are critical to saving lives and
property from fire hazards. It also gives the number certified and number having received the
Texas State Certification course.
BUILDING CODE EFFECTIVENESS GRADING SCHEDULES AND FIRE
RATINGS
The Insurance Services Office maintains Building Code Effectiveness Grading (BCEG) ratings and
Public Protection Classification (PPC) ratings. The latter gauge the capacity of the local fire
department to respond if flames engulf a property. PPC ratings are recorded for each individual
street address in Texas.
There are 10 classes of ratings in BCEG schedule. Class 1 is the best rating, i.e., strongest
program of building code enforcement, and 10 is the lowest rating. The date identified is the
date of the rating by ISO. This rating applies to all structures built after that date and can lead
to lower insurance rates.
Table 15-5. Community Mitigation Classifications
Community PPC Fire
Grading
Classification
BCEGS (Building
Code
Effectiveness
Grading
Schedule) for
Personal
Property (Single
Family
Dwelling)
BCEGS (Building
Code
Effectiveness
Grading
Schedule) for
Commercial
Property
Date of Rating
Bryan 2 03 03 2017
College Station 3 04 04 2002
FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT ORDINANCES
Table 15-6 below describes the floodplain management ordinances currently in use in the
planning area, while Table 15-7 provides information regarding floodplain administration. This
includes the number of: people on the administrator’s staff; certified managers; inspections in
the past month; and variances.
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Table 15-6. Floodplain Management Ordinances in Brazos County
Jurisdiction Current Flood Ordinance
Effective Date Description
Brazos County May 2012 Each newly built or installed structure requires permit; structures not in
floodplain receive exemption; structures in floodplain must be at least
one foot above BFE and have special septic system; enforced by spot
inspections.
College Station November 2009 All work in or near floodplains is required to obtain a Drainage
Development Permit. Applications are reviewed for effects to
surrounding areas, as well as meeting requirements for publicly
maintained drainage facilities.
Bryan November 2010 All work in or near floodplains is required to obtain a Drainage
Development Permit. Applications are reviewed for effects to
surrounding areas, as well as meeting requirements for publicly
maintained drainage facilities.
Wixon Valley May 2012 Each newly built or installed structure in a floodplain requires a permit;
structures not in a floodplain receive an exemption; structures in a
floodplain must be at or above BFE.
Table 15-7. Jurisdictional Floodplain Administration Process
Jurisdiction Number of:
Floodplain
administration
professional
staff
Certified
floodplain
managers
Average years
of experience
of
professional
staff
Inspections
in last
twelve
months
Floodplain
variances in
last twelve
months
Brazos County 3 3 15 Not Applicable 0
College Station 2 2 10 40 0
Bryan 3 7 15 144 0
Wixon Valley 1 0 0 Not Applicable 0
FEMA COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM INVOLVEMENT
The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Community Assistance Program (CAP) is a
product-oriented financial assistance program directly related to the flood loss reduction
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objectives of the NFIP. States and communities that are participating in the NFIP are eligible for
this assistance. The CAP is intended to identify, prevent, and resolve floodplain management
issues in participating communities before they develop into problems requiring enforcement
action. The program involves Community Assistance Contacts (CACs) and Community Assistance
Visits (CAVs). During CACs and CAVs, officials discuss current local ordinances, the number of
floodplain insurance policies in the community, floodplain administration, permitting, and
annexation issues. Table 15-8 shows the dates of CACs and CAVs according to FEMA records.
Table 15-8. Community Assistance Contacts and Community Assistance Visits from FEMA,
2004 - 2018
Jurisdiction CAC CAV
Brazos County 05/14/2018
12/03/2015
11/03/2014
06/27/2012
02/20/2012
07/07/2008
05/22/2007
05/02/2007
02/20/2004
None
Bryan 07/15/2014
02/22/2012
08/09/2011
07/09/2008
06/22/2006
5/14/2004
11/18/2013
College Station 10/27/2014
02/20/2012
07/09/2008
07/11/2006
07/27/2016
08/18/2008
Wixon Valley 11/03/2014
02/22/2012
07/07/2008
None
Kurten 02/20/2012
07/07/2008
None
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PREVIOUS ACTION ITEMS
The following items submitted from the previous 2012 plan have been addressed.
Projects - 2012 -2017
Jurisdiction Mitigation Action 2012 -
2017
Completed? If not, why not?
Brazos County Enhance the County's ring-
down notification system and
increase public education in
the role of 2-1-1.
Project is on-
going
A new emergency
notification system
(ENS) was
implemented in
2017 with plans to
further upgrade the
system in 2018.
Brazos County Enhance Emergency Alert
System (EAS) and expand
capability to other counties in
the region to activate EAS.
Project is was
not
completed
and will not
be carried
forward
Work on the
project was ceased
due to lack of
technical expertise
and loss of
institutional
knowledge need to
expand the system
into other counties
in the region.
Brazos County Place NOAA weather radios in
existing critical facilities such as
churches, schools, and high
population buildings.
Project is not
complete
Lack of funding
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Brazos County Increase public awareness of
flood hazards, as related to
continued NFIP compliance.
Many NWS campaigns, such as
"Turn around, don't drown"
have increased awareness of
these dangers. On the local
level, we will broadcast public
awareness spots on local
government channels and local
network television if funds are
available. Also, the Floodplain
Administrator's Office
distributes public awareness
material to the public on a
limited basis.
Project is on-
going
Project is on-going
Brazos County Purchase generators to power
existing emergency
communications. Two
BVWACS tower sites do not
have back-up generators but
do currently have battery back-
up power systems. We plan
for all sites to eventually have a
generator.
Project is not
complete
Lack of funding
Brazos County Back-up power generators for
existing critical facilities.
Assess and install "quick-
connect for emergency
generator hook-ups at critical
facilities. The EOC and the
Courthouse Administration
Building now have (partial)
back-up power generators and
the County has purchased (4)
large generators for use at
critical facilities as needed.
Project is on-
going
Purchase and
installation of
generator for the
Brazos Center
planned for 2018.
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Brazos County Eliminate burning of hazardous
materials and/or non-
hazardous materials.
Project is on-
going
Brazos County
Sheriff's Office has
created a position
for an
environmental
enforcement. This
individual works to
educate the
citizens about how
to handle
hazardous
materials and the
laws that dictate
guidelines for
outdoor burning.
Brazos County Identify possible funding for
the purchase of thermal energy
scanners, floating pumps, and
eight new electronic
defibrillators. Some VFDs have
been equipped with thermal
scanners and all have been
equipped with electronic
defibrillators.
Not
completed
using hazard
mitigation
funds.
The VFDs were able
to purchase this
equipment either
with money own
budgets or by
using Texas A&M
Forest Service
grants.
Brazos County Partner with Texas Forest
Service (TFS) and their Firewise
program to develop public
awareness information and
Public Service Announcements
about fire risks and steps that
homeowners can take to
protect themselves and their
existing homes against fire,
including wildfires.
Project is on-
going
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Brazos County Create a data layer of FEMA
repetitive loss claims for our
web GIS. This will help the
County prioritize the purchase
of existing repetitive loss
properties throughout the
County, and possibly prevent
new structures from being
built in the flood hazard area.
Project is on-
going
Brazos County Provide "fan drives" for people
in the County who do not have
the means to keep themselves
cool.
Project not
completed.
Utilize 2-1-1 to
provide
information
regarding
availability of fans
through local non-
for- profits for
individuals that
need them and
provide
information on
places for
individuals to go if
they need to
escape the heat.
Brazos County Determine the flood
inundation areas for Bryan
Utilities Lake and acquire
structures located in the
identified hazard area.
Project not
completed.
Lack of funding.
Brazos Valley COG Stand-by Electric Generator for
the existing COG Building.
Yes; action
completed.
Generator
has been in
service for
over four
years and
tested on a
routine
bases.
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Brazos Valley COG Purchase and install new
individual safe rooms
throughout the County.
Yes; action
completed.
BVCOG
managed a
regional
Individual
Safe Room
grant. The
grant closed
December 6,
2014. Only
36 citizens
took
advantage of
the grant.
City of Bryan Implement a new Records
Management System for the
Fire and Police Departments.
Fire
Department
completed,
Police
Department
on-going
City of Bryan Improve EOC software so that
all governmental agencies can
communicate better.
On-going
City of Bryan Create a map showing low
water crossings in the City of
Bryan. The results of the flood
mapping will be used to
determine which low water
crossings should be eliminated
first with the building of a
bridge with 404 Mitigation
Funds.
Mapping
completed
(although
continuously
updated).
Results used
to prioritize
bridge
replacements
City of Bryan Improve new shelter
capabilities.
On-going
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City of Bryan Provide "cooling center" for
people in the City who do not
have the means to keep
themselves cool during periods
of excessive heat.
On-going,
continually
working with
College
Station and
Brazos
County
utilizing GIS
to coordinate
“shelters”
that could be
used in times
of excessive
heat
City of Bryan Purchase NOAA Radios. No The advent of
technology has
made weather
radios more
accessible to a
wide range of
residents. No
funding at this time
City of Bryan Obtain updated low level aerial
photography and topographic
mapping within the city limits
and ETJ.
Completed,
on-going
City of Bryan Perform detailed studies of
areas prone to flooding to
determine the most cost
effective means to reduce
potential loss. The flood
studies will be used to prevent
new buildings from being built
in the flood hazard area, and
studies will be used to
determine which existing
Repetitive Loss properties
should be purchased first.
Completed,
on-going
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City of Bryan Purchase or elevate existing
properties subject to repetitive
loss or severe repetitive
floodplain losses.
On-going,
received
HMGP grant
to purchase 4
(with 1
alternate)
SRL
properties
City of Bryan Replace drainage culverts
identified in Stormwater
Master Plan to improve their
efficiency. This will also have a
positive effect on new
buildings.
Completed,
on-going
City of Bryan As related to continued
compliance with the NFIP,
install paired rain and stream
gauge units with the major
watersheds of the City of Bryan
to better calibrate rainfall and
flooding projections. This will
result in more accurate Base
Flood Elevations (BFE), which in
turn will allow for new
buildings to be built higher
above the floodplain.
No Annual
maintenance too
costly. Water
Services installed
rain gauges to
monitor
infiltration/inflows,
data is being used
to
monitor/calibrate
hydrologic and
hydraulic models.
City of Bryan This Project was listed under
City of College Station. These
dams are not in City of College
Station - this project should be
on City of Bryan's list.
Determine the flood
inundation areas for Country
Club Lake and Finfeather Lake
and acquire structures located
in the identified hazard area.
Partially
completed,
emergency
action plan
has been
completed
for Country
Club Lake
Finfeather Lake will
be removed since it
is not in the City’s
control. Acquisition
of structures
located in the
hazard area is
unlikely to occur.
City of College Station Offer tree pruning education
classes to the public to reduce
debris caused by limbs failing due
to excessive snow or ice.
Project is on-
going
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City of College Station Increase public awareness of
the effects of hail and
mitigation activities that can
lessen damage.
Project is on-
going
City of College Station Purchase existing flood-prone
properties to remove
structures subject to chronic
flooding and to facilitate
stream restoration project in
the Wolf Pen Creek basin.
Project is not
complete
Funding is not
available to
purchase the
property or
properties and
the/one of the
owners is unwilling
to sell.
City of College Station Mitigate existing structures
with Repetitive Loss flood
insurance claims by either
elevating them above the base
flood elevation, or purchase
and demolish them to remove
them from the floodplain.
Project is not
complete
Funding is not
available
City of College Station Purchase existing flood-prone
properties, remove structures
subject to chronic flooding,
and construct a regional flood
control/detention pond project
in the Bee Creek basin.
Project is
90%
complete
1 homeowner is
unwilling to sell
City of College Station Educate and purchase NOAA
weather radios for the citizens
of College Station.
Project is
complete
City of College Station Maintain/enhance public
education programs regarding
fire dangers for identified risk
areas and population groups.
Enhance fire hydrant
maintenance program.
Provide adequate/required-
staffing levels. Provide
optimum resource distribution.
Project is
complete
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City of College Station Improve outdated Emergency
Operations Center
technological capabilities for
monitoring, recording, and
responding to disasters.
Project is
complete
City of College Station Implement a water
conservation program.
Project is
complete
City of College Station Create a hurricane hazard
information center to better
inform the public. Continue to
recruit and certify shelter
facilities.
Project is on-
going
City of Kurten Public education and
awareness about floods,
droughts, excessive heat, and
tornadoes
Project is on-
going
City of Kurten To buyout, relocate or elevate
any existing repetitive loss
flood properties located within
the floodplain.
No such
properties
known to
exist in the
city limits
City of Kurten Purchase and install a
generator on the existing City
of Kurten Municipal Building.
Project not
completed
No funding
City of Wixon Valley Public education and
awareness about floods,
droughts, excessive heat, and
tornadoes
Project is on-
going
City of Wixon Valley To buyout, relocate or elevate
any existing repetitive loss
flood properties located within
the floodplain.
No such
properties
known to
exist in the
city limits
City of Wixon Valley Purchase and install a generator
on the existing City of Wixon
Valley Municipal Building.
Project is on-
going
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SECTION 16: MITIGATION ACTIONS
NEW PROJECTS 2019-2024
Jurisdictions All participating entities (Brazos County; Cities of Bryan, College Station, Kurten,
and Wixon Valley; and TAMU)
Action: Develop an annual public workshop or expo for all residents to educate them on
all the hazards, NFIP, and develop methods to mitigate damage to personal
properties from all the hazards. Additionally, educate residents about the need
for and creation of preparedness kits.
Hazard Flood, Drought, Wildfire, Winter Storm, Tornadoes, Hail, Thunderstorms, Dam
Failure and Excessive Heat
Priority High
Estimated Cost $2,000
Responsible
Organization
All participating entities
Target Completion
Date
2019
Funding Sources General funds and corporate donations
Jurisdictions All participating entities (Brazos County; Cities of Bryan, College Station, Kurten,
and Wixon Valley; and TAMU)
Action: Purchase generators for critical facilities
Hazard Flood, Drought, Wildfire, Winter Storm, Tornadoes, Hail, Thunderstorms, Dam
Failure and Excessive Heat
Priority High
Estimated Cost Up to $150,000 per generator
Responsible
Organization
All participating entities
Target Completion
Date
2023
Funding Sources Grant and General Funds
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Jurisdictions All participating entities (Brazos County; Cities of College Station, Kurten, and
Wixon Valley; and TAMU)
Action: Build, renovate, rehabilitate or convert a building or buildings for use as
emergency shelters for individuals and families.
Hazard Flood, Wildfire, Winter Storm, Tornadoes, Hail, Thunderstorms, Dam Failure and
Excessive Heat
Priority Medium
Estimated Cost $1million
Responsible
Organization
Brazos County
Target Completion
Date
2021
Funding Sources Grant monies and general funds
Jurisdictions City of Bryan
Action: Create 2D “rain on mesh” model to better identify flooding hazards outside of
riverine areas (local flooding hazards)
Hazard Flood
Priority Medium
Estimated Cost $100k
Responsible
Organization
City of Bryan
Target Completion
Date
2023
Funding Sources Drainage and general funds
Jurisdictions Brazos County
Action: Do a hydrology study of the watersheds that exist in Brazos County that
contribute to flooding during heavy rain incidents
Hazard Flood
Priority Medium
Estimated Cost $25,000
Responsible
Organization
Brazos County
Target Completion
Date
2023
Funding Sources Grant monies and general funds
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Jurisdictions City of Bryan
Action: Create a map showing low water crossings in the City of Bryan. The results of the
flood mapping will be used to prioritize low water crossing
replacements/improvements
Hazard Flood
Priority High
Estimated Cost $10k
Responsible
Organization
City of Bryan
Target Completion
Date
2020
Funding Sources Drainage and general funds
Jurisdictions City of Bryan
Action: Perform detailed studies of areas prone to flooding to determine the most cost
effective means to reduce potential loss. The flood studies will be used to
prevent new buildings from being built in the flood hazard area.
Hazard Flood
Priority Medium
Estimated Cost $250k
Responsible
Organization
City of Bryan
Target Completion
Date
2023
Funding Sources Drainage and general funds
Jurisdictions City of Bryan
Action: Purchase or elevate existing properties subject to repetitive loss or severe
repetitive losses
Hazard Flood
Priority Medium
Estimated Cost $7M
Responsible
Organization
City of Bryan
Target Completion
Date
2023
Funding Sources Drainage and general funds
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Jurisdictions City of Bryan
Action: Replace drainage culverts identified in the Stormwater Master Plan to improve
efficiency.
Hazard Flood
Priority Medium
Estimated Cost $5M
Responsible
Organization
City of Bryan
Target Completion
Date
2023
Funding Sources Drainage and general funds
Jurisdictions City of College Station
Action: Improve flood risk assessment
Hazard Flood
Priority Medium
Estimated Cost $50k
Responsible
Organization
City of College Station
Target Completion
Date
2021
Funding Sources General funds
Jurisdictions Texas A&M University
Action: Design and construct detention ponds to control runoff of rainwater from Texas
A&M University property.
Hazard Flood
Priority Medium
Estimated Cost $12M
Responsible
Organization
Texas A&M University
Target Completion
Date
2023
Funding Sources Grand and local funds
Jurisdictions City of College Station
Action: Continue to enforce building codes and STP’s
Hazard Flood
Priority High
Estimated Cost $6k
Responsible
Organization
City of College Station
Target Completion
Date
2020
Funding Sources General funds
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Jurisdictions City of Kurten
Action: Join the National Flood Insurance Program so residents can be eligible for flood
insurance
Hazard Flood
Priority High
Estimated Cost N/A
Responsible
Organization
City of Kurten
Target Completion
Date
High
Funding Sources N/A
Jurisdictions City of Wixon Valley
Action: Include space for a Shelter in the new City Hall
Hazard Flood
Priority High
Estimated Cost $3M
Responsible
Organization
City of Wixon Valley
Target Completion
Date
2023
Funding Sources Grant and general funds
Jurisdictions All participating entities (Brazos County; Cities of Bryan, College Station, Kurten,
and Wixon Valley; and TAMU)
Action: Create a series of PSA’s/outreach for topics such as Burn Bans, foundation
watering how to’s, water conservation in times of drought
Hazard Drought
Priority High
Estimated Cost $1k
Responsible
Organization
All participating entities
Target Completion
Date
2019
Funding Sources General funds
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Jurisdictions City of Bryan
Action: Aquifer storage & recovery (ASR)
Hazard Drought
Priority High
Estimated Cost $24M
Responsible
Organization
City of Bryan
Target Completion
Date
2023
Funding Sources SWIFT
Jurisdictions City of College Station
Action: Monitor water supply
Hazard Drought
Priority Medium
Estimated Cost $5k
Responsible
Organization
City of College Station
Target Completion
Date
2019
Funding Sources General funds
Jurisdictions City of College Station
Action: Educate residents on water saving techniques
Hazard Drought
Priority Medium
Estimated Cost $5k
Responsible
Organization
City of College Station
Target Completion
Date
2019
Funding Sources General funds
Jurisdictions Texas A&M University
Action: Incorporate drought tolerant practices into landscaping of current and new open
spaces to reduce dependence on irrigation
Hazard Drought
Priority Medium
Estimated Cost $500k
Responsible
Organization
Texas A&M University
Target Completion
Date
2021
Funding Sources Grant and local funds
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Jurisdictions Brazos County, Cities of Kurten and Wixon Valley
Action: Develop wildfire plan for the unincorporated areas of Brazos County, to include
cities of Kurten and Wixon Valley
Hazard Urban & Wildfires
Priority High
Estimated Cost $1k
Responsible
Organization
Brazos County, Cities of Kurten and Wixon Valley
Target Completion
Date
2020
Funding Sources Grant
Jurisdictions City of Bryan
Action: Obtain updated low level aerial photography and topographic maps within the
city limits and ETJ. Imagery can be used to delineate areas susceptible to
urban/wildland fire hazards
Hazard Urban & Wildfires
Priority High
Estimated Cost $250k
Responsible
Organization
City of Bryan
Target Completion
Date
2019
Funding Sources General funds
Jurisdictions City of Bryan
Action: Update/maintain wildfire plan
Hazard Urban & Wildfires
Priority High
Estimated Cost $5k
Responsible
Organization
City of Bryan
Target Completion
Date
2019
Funding Sources Grant funds
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Jurisdictions City of Bryan
Action: Work with Red Cross to initiate a smoke alarm program.
Hazard Urban & Wildfires
Priority High
Estimated Cost $2k
Responsible
Organization
City of Bryan
Target Completion
Date
2020
Funding Sources General funds
Jurisdictions City of College Station
Action: Map and assess vulnerability to wildfire
Hazard Urban & Wildfires
Priority Medium
Estimated Cost $5k
Responsible
Organization
City of College Station
Target Completion
Date
2019
Funding Sources General Funds
Jurisdictions City of College Station
Action: Increase wildfire risk awareness
Hazard Urban & Wildfires
Priority Medium
Estimated Cost $3k
Responsible
Organization
City of College Station
Target Completion
Date
2019
Funding Sources General funds
Jurisdictions Texas A&M University
Action: Continue to enhance and improve the fire inspection program
Hazard Urban & Wildfires
Priority Medium
Estimated Cost $45k
Responsible
Organization
Texas A&M University
Target Completion
Date
2022
Funding Sources General funds
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Jurisdictions City of Wixon Valley
Action: Purchase and install flag pole and burn ban warning flags.
Hazard Urban & Wildfires
Priority High
Estimated Cost $1,500
Responsible
Organization
City of Wixon Valley
Target Completion
Date
2019
Funding Sources General funds
Jurisdictions City of Wixon Valley
Action: Install/expand City of Wixon Valley hydrant coverage.
Hazard Urban & Wildfires
Priority Medium
Estimated Cost $15k
Responsible
Organization
City of Wixon Valley
Target Completion
Date
2019
Funding Sources General funds
Jurisdictions City of Bryan
Action: Create an SOP for winter storm events including roadway safety, power outages,
etc.
Hazard Winter Storm
Priority High
Estimated Cost $10k
Responsible
Organization
City of Bryan
Target Completion
Date
2019
Funding Sources General funds
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Jurisdictions City of Bryan
Action: Maintain weather condition information on the city’s website, including
closures, safety tips, etc.
Hazard Winter Storm
Priority High
Estimated Cost $50k
Responsible
Organization
City of Bryan
Target Completion
Date
2019
Funding Sources General funds
Jurisdictions City of College Station
Action: Conduct winter weather risk awareness activities.
Hazard Winter Storm
Priority Medium
Estimated Cost $1k
Responsible
Organization
City of College Station
Target Completion
Date
2019
Funding Sources General funds
Jurisdictions City of College Station
Action: Assist vulnerable populations
Hazard Winter Storm
Priority Medium
Estimated Cost $1k
Responsible
Organization
City of College Station
Target Completion
Date
2020
Funding Sources General funds
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Jurisdictions Texas A&M University
Action: Planning for and maintaining adequate road/sidewalk and debris clearing
capabilities
Hazard Winter Storm
Priority Medium
Estimated Cost $10k
Responsible
Organization
Texas A&M University
Target Completion
Date
2023
Funding Sources General funds
Jurisdictions City of Bryan
Action: Maintain hazardous weather condition information on the city’s website and
PSA’s, including closures, safety tips, etc.
Hazard Tornado
Priority High
Estimated Cost $50k
Responsible
Organization
City of Bryan
Target Completion
Date
2019
Funding Sources General funds
Jurisdictions City of Bryan
Action: Create PSA’s, procedures to provide residents regarding cleanup/permit
requirements after events, and choosing contractors
Hazard Tornado
Priority High
Estimated Cost $10k
Responsible
Organization
City of Bryan
Target Completion
Date
2019
Funding Sources General funds
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Jurisdictions City of College Station
Action: Encourage construction of safety rooms
Hazard Tornado
Priority Medium
Estimated Cost $1k
Responsible
Organization
City of College Station
Target Completion
Date
2021
Funding Sources Grant and general funds
Jurisdictions City of College Station
Action: Conduct tornado awareness activities
Hazard Tornado
Priority Medium
Estimated Cost $1k
Responsible
Organization
City of College Station
Target Completion
Date
2021
Funding Sources General funds
Jurisdictions Texas A&M University
Action: Enhance building emergency plans to include “areas of refuge”
Hazard Tornado, hailstorms, thunderstorms (to include lightning and wind storms)
Priority Medium
Estimated Cost $45,500
Responsible
Organization
Texas A&M University
Target Completion
Date
2021
Funding Sources General funds
Jurisdictions City of Bryan
Action: Maintain hazardous weather condition information on the city's website and
PSA's, including closures, safety tips, etc.
Hazard Hail Storms
Priority High
Estimated Cost $50,000
Responsible
Organization
City of Bryan
Target Completion
Date
2019
Funding Sources General Funds
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Jurisdictions City of Bryan
Action: Create PSA's, procedures to provide to residents regarding cleanup/permit
requirements after events, and choosing contractors
Hazard Hail Storms
Priority High
Estimated Cost Less than $10,000
Responsible
Organization
City of Bryan
Target Completion
Date
2019
Funding Sources General Funds
Jurisdictions City of College Station
Action: Locate safe rooms to minimize damage
Hazard Hail Storms
Priority Medium
Estimated Cost $1,000
Responsible
Organization
City of College Station
Target Completion
Date
2021
Funding Sources General Funds
Jurisdictions City of College Station
Action: Increase hail awareness
Hazard Hail Storms
Priority Medium
Estimated Cost $1,000
Responsible
Organization
City of College Station
Target Completion
Date
2021
Funding Sources General Funds
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Jurisdictions City of Kurten
Action: Create mailouts and/or social media messages that provide information to
residents regarding the use of weather radios, teach residents about the dangers
of lightning and safety precautions to take when severe weather and lightning
threatens
Hazard Hail Storms
Priority High
Estimated Cost $250
Responsible
Organization
City of Kurten
Target Completion
Date
2020
Funding Sources General Funds
Jurisdictions City of Bryan
Action: Maintain hazardous weather condition information on the city's website and
PSA's, including closures, safety tips, etc.
Hazard Thunderstorms (to include lightning and wind storms)
Priority High
Estimated Cost $50,000
Responsible
Organization
City of Bryan
Target Completion
Date
2019
Funding Sources General Funds
Jurisdictions City of Bryan
Action: Install lightning detectors in areas where there may be significant numbers of
residents congregating outside (pools, parks, etc.)
Hazard Thunderstorms (to include lightning and wind storms)
Priority High
Estimated Cost $150,000
Responsible
Organization
City of Bryan
Target Completion
Date
2023
Funding Sources Grants
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Jurisdictions City of Bryan
Action: Create/maintain tree trimming program (BTU)
Hazard Thunderstorms (to include lightning and wind storms)
Priority High
Estimated Cost $2 million
Responsible
Organization
City of Bryan
Target Completion
Date
2019
Funding Sources Enterprise Funds
Jurisdictions City of College Station
Action: Conduct lightning awareness programs.
Hazard Thunderstorms (to include lightning and wind storms)
Priority Medium
Estimated Cost $1,000
Responsible
Organization
City of College Station
Target Completion
Date
2021
Funding Sources Grants
Jurisdictions City of College Station
Action: Create and mail lightning safety brochures with COCS water bills.
Hazard Thunderstorms (to include lightning and wind storms)
Priority Medium
Estimated Cost $2,500
Responsible
Organization
City of College Station
Target Completion 2021
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Date
Funding Sources General Funds
Jurisdictions City of Kurten
Action: Create mailouts and/or social media messages that provide information to
residents regarding the use of weather radios, teach residents about the dangers
of thunderstorms and safety precautions to take when severe weather
threatens.
Hazard Thunderstorms (to include lightning and wind storms)
Benefits
Priority High
Estimated Cost $250
Responsible
Organization
City of Kurten
Target Completion
Date
2020
Funding Sources General Funds
Jurisdictions City of Wixon Valley
Action: Install surge & strike reduction rods/system in the new City Hall.
Hazard Thunderstorms (to include lightning and wind storms)
Priority High
Estimated Cost $10,000
Responsible
Organization
City of Wixon Valley
Target Completion
Date
2023
Funding Sources General and Grant Funds
Jurisdictions Brazos County, Bryan, College Station
Action: Conduct hydrology studies to identify the extent for each dam on the list for
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which there is no current information. The extent will be stated in the form of
water depth in the inundation area for each dam. This project is to address data
deficiencies identified in Section 13
Hazard Dam Failure (and levee failure)
Priority Medium
Estimated Cost $50,000
Responsible
Organization
Brazos County
Target Completion
Date
2021
Funding Sources Grant monies
Jurisdictions City of Bryan
Action: Maintain/update Emergency Action Plans for Country Club Lake and Lake Bryan
Hazard Dam Failure (and levee failure)
Priority Medium
Estimated Cost $100,000
Responsible
Organization
City of Bryan
Target Completion
Date
2020
Funding Sources Drainage/General Funds
Jurisdictions City of Bryan
Action: Update development regulations within the hazard areas identified with the
EAP's.
Hazard Dam Failure (and levee failure)
Priority Medium
Estimated Cost Less than $10,000
Responsible
Organization
City of Bryan
Target Completion
Date
2020
Funding Sources General Funds
Jurisdictions City of College Station
Action: Conduct a study estimating economic consequences for dam failure scenarios.
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Hazard Dam Failure (and levee failure)
Priority Medium
Estimated Cost $40,000
Responsible
Organization
City of College Station
Target Completion
Date
2021
Funding Sources Grants Funds
Jurisdictions City of College Station
Action: Conduct a study estimating loss of life for dam sector for dam failure scenarios.
Hazard Dam Failure (and levee failure)
Priority Medium
Estimated Cost $40,000
Responsible
Organization
City of College Station
Target Completion
Date
2021
Funding Sources Grants Funds
Jurisdictions Texas A&M University
Action: Enhance routine dam maintenance to include vegetation evaluation and removal
(as appropriate) annually.
Hazard Dam Failure (and levee failure)
Priority Medium
Estimated Cost $10,000
Responsible
Organization
Texas A&M University
Target Completion
Date
2021
Funding Sources General Funds
Jurisdictions All participating entities (Brazos County, Cities of Bryan, College Station, Kurten,
Wixon Valley, and TAMU)
Action: Provide information to the public on where they can go to stay cool during
periods of excessive heat
Hazard Excessive Heat
Priority High
Estimated Cost $1,500
Responsible
Organization
All participating entities
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Target Completion
Date
2019
Funding Sources General Funds
Jurisdictions All participating entities (Brazos County, Cities of Bryan, College Station, Kurten,
Wixon Valley, and TAMU)
Action: Educate vulnerable populations about sources of fans and sources of programs
that can assist citizens having trouble paying utility bills.
Hazard Excessive Heat
Priority High
Estimated Cost $1,500
Responsible
Organization
All participating entities
Target Completion
Date
2019
Funding Sources General Funds
Jurisdictions City of Bryan
Action: Study and quantify possible urban heat island effects in Bryan and subsequently
assess a possible need for a mitigation program.
Hazard Excessive Heat
Priority Low
Estimated Cost $200,000
Responsible
Organization
All participating entities
Target Completion
Date
2023
Funding Sources Grants and General Funds
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SECTION 17: PLAN IMPLEMENTATION AND MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURES
IMPLEMENTATION
This section discusses how this Hazard Mitigation Plan will be implemented by Brazos County
and the participating entities listed in this plan. It also addresses how the plan will be evaluated
and improved over time and how the public will continue to be involved in the hazard
mitigation planning process.
Brazos County and participating entities will be responsible for implementing its own mitigation
action plans contained in Section 17. Each action has been assigned to a specific person or local
government office that is responsible for implementing it. The governing bodies of each
participating jurisdiction have adopted the mitigation action plan for their jurisdictions. Copies
of the governing body resolutions are contained in Appendix E.
A funding source has been listed for each identified action. This source may be used when the
jurisdiction begins to seek funds to implement the action. An implementation time period or a
specific implementation date also has been assigned to each action as an incentive for seeing
the action through to completion and to gauge whether actions are timely implemented.
Participating jurisdictions will integrate implementation of their mitigation action plans with
other, existing planning mechanisms such as capital improvement plans, long range growth
plans, master stormwater and drainage plans, and regional planning efforts. Jurisdictions will
ensure that the actions contained in the mitigation action plans are reflected in these other
planning efforts. These other planning efforts will be used to advance the mitigation strategies
of the jurisdictions.
Each participating entity will conduct periodic reviews of their comprehensive and land use plans
and policies and analyze the need for any amendments in light of the approved hazard
mitigation plan. Participating entities will ensure that comprehensive or capital improvement
planning in the future will also be integrated into this hazard mitigation plan to reduce the long-
term risk to life and property from all hazards. Within one year of formal adoption of the hazard
mitigation plan, existing planning mechanisms will be reviewed by each participating entities
and incorporated into the plan, as necessary. The process to be used to integrate any plans into
this mitigation plan will be for the local jurisdictions to amend their portion of the mitigation
plan by including any action items from other planning mechanisms that are relevant to
mitigation. Likewise, any mitigation actions that are relevant to comprehensive planning will be
incorporated from the mitigation plan into those comprehensive plans.
Upon formal adoption of the plan, hazard mitigation team members from each jurisdiction will
review all comprehensive land use plans, capital improvement plans, transportation plans, and
any building codes to guide and control development. The hazard mitigation team members
will work to integrate the hazard mitigation strategies into these other plans and codes. Each
jurisdiction will conduct periodic reviews of their comprehensive and land use plans and policies
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and analyze the need for any amendments in light of the approved hazard mitigation plan.
Participating jurisdictions will ensure that capital improvement planning in the future will also
contribute to the goals of this hazard mitigation plan to reduce the long-term risk to life and
property from all hazards. Within one year of formal adoption of the hazard mitigation plan,
existing planning mechanisms will be reviewed by each jurisdiction.
EVALUATION AND ENHANCEMENT
Periodic revisions and updates of the plan are required to ensure that the goals, objectives, and
mitigation action plans for the Brazos County and participating entities are kept current. More
importantly, revisions may be necessary to ensure that the plan is in full compliance with federal
regulations and state statutes. This portion of the plan outlines the procedures for completing
such revisions and updates.
Monitoring and Five-Year Plan Review and Update
The Brazos County Hazard Mitigation Plan will be monitored and evaluated for any updates,
input and planning for the next revision due in the year 2024. Brazos County Emergency
Management and City of Bryan Emergency Management will coordinate the monitoring and
maintenance of the 2019 through 2024 plan, including all four elements and serve as the plan
contacts. The Brazos County Hazard Mitigation Team (BCHMT) will be notified of the status of
the plan upon approval. On the third Thursday in April of 2020 and 2021, a request for updates
will be sent to the BCHMT along with any updates that have been added to the plan during the
last three years. This will be followed up with a meeting two weeks later to review the planning
process and review the plan. The plan contacts will work with the TDEM Hazard Mitigation
Section Staff to keep up to date on requirements and will attend any appropriate training
needed. January of 2022, the plan contacts will arrange and hold a Hazard Mitigation Team
Meeting and continue the process to evaluate, update and submit the new HMP as required for
approval through the State of Texas and FEMA. This will allow plenty of time for proper
involvement from the HMPT, all stakeholders and the public as outlined in our plan and
sufficient time to have the plan revised and approved before the expiration date occurs in 2024.
Hazard mitigation team members from each jurisdiction (see Appendix C) are responsible for
continual monitoring those components of the hazard mitigation plan that pertains to their
entity on an annual basis. As part of the monitoring process, team members will assess any
changes in risk; determine whether implementation of mitigation actions is on schedule or if
there are any implementation problems, such as technical, political, legal or coordination issues;
and reflect changes in land development or programs that affect mitigation priorities or actions.
This mitigation action plan will be formally reviewed and updated every five years to determine
whether significant changes may have occurred in Brazos County and participating entities that
could affect the plan. Increased development, increased exposure to certain hazards, the
development of new mitigation capabilities or techniques, and revisions to federal or state
legislation are examples of changes that may affect the currency of the plan. Criteria to be
included in the evaluation will include, at a minimum:
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· The goals and objectives address current and expected conditions;
· The nature, magnitude, and/or type of risks has changed;
· The current resources are appropriate for implementing the plan;
· There are implementation problems, such as technical, political, legal, or coordination
issues with other agencies;
· The outcomes have occurred as expected; and,
· The agencies and other partners participated as originally proposed.
The review also will give community officials an opportunity to evaluate successful actions and
to explore the possibility of documenting losses avoided because of actions taken. The plan
also will need to be revised to reflect lessons learned following a disaster declaration or to
address specific circumstances arising from changing conditions surrounding disaster events.
As part of the plan review process, participating jurisdictions will be asked to review each goal
and objective to determine their continued relevance; review the risk assessment portion of the
plan to determine if the information should be updated or modified; report on the status of
each of their mitigation actions; report on which implementation processes worked well, any
difficulties encountered, how coordination efforts are proceeding, and which mitigation actions
should be revised; and evaluate the effectiveness of their mitigation action plans and
recommend changes or amendments.
As part of the five-year plan update, depending upon resource availability, a review will be
undertaken of development trends in each jurisdiction and vulnerability. Also as part of the five-
year plan update, depending upon resource availability, a review will be undertaken for each
hazard of the type and number of existing and future buildings, infrastructure and critical
facilities within each hazard area, and an estimate will be undertaken of the vulnerability of
critical facilities and infrastructure in terms of potential dollar losses from each hazard. Also
depending upon resource availability, land uses and development trends will also be re-
examined, including the types of development occurring, location, expected intensity, and pace
by land use for each jurisdiction. This will help complete and improve future vulnerability
assessment efforts. Based on the analysis, a summary of vulnerability will be provided for
participating jurisdictions below the county level.
Plan Amendments and Updates
At any time, minor technical changes may be made to the plan to keep it up to date. However,
any changes to the mitigation actions or major changes in the overall direction of the plan or
the policies contained within it must be subject to formal adoption by the participating
jurisdictions.
After initial adoption, any amendment to the mitigation action plan contained in Section 18
must also be approved by the governing body of the participating city or county for inclusion in
an amended plan.
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At the end of the comment period, the proposed amendment and all comments will be
forwarded to the governing body of the proposing jurisdiction for consideration. If no
comments are received from the reviewing parties within the specified review period, this will
also be noted. The governing body will then review the proposed amendment and comments
received, and vote to accept, reject, or amend the proposed change. The public will have an
opportunity to provide input during the governing body meeting at which the request is
considered. Upon ratification, the amendment will be included in the plan and forwarded to the
Texas Division of Emergency Management.
In determining whether to recommend approval or denial of a plan amendment request, the
following factors will be considered:
· Errors or omissions made in the identification of issues or needs during the preparation
of the plan;
· New issues or needs that were not adequately addressed in the plan;
· Changes in information, data, or assumptions from those on which the plan was based.
CONTINUED PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT
Public input was an integral part of the preparation of this plan and will continue to be essential
as the plan grows and changes. As with any officially adopted plan or ordinance, a significant
change to this plan shall require an opportunity for the public to make its views known.
This Hazard Mitigation Action Plan will be posted continuously on the website of the Brazos
County Department of Emergency Management, where the public is invited to provide ongoing
feedback. The public will be notified that the plan is available on the website and social media
through the participating entities. For more information, contact the CEOC at 979-821-1000.
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APPENDIX A: ACRONYMS
AL Annualized Loss
ALR Annualized Loss Ratio
BCEG Building Code Effectiveness Grading
BCEGS Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule
BOCA Building Officials and Code Administrators
BTU British Thermal Unit
BVCOG Brazos Valley Council of Governments
CAC Community Assistance Contact
CAP Community Assistance Program
CAV Community Assistance Visit
CDBG Community Development Block Grant
CERT Community Emergency Response Team
CFS Cubic feet per second
CHER-CAP Comprehensive Hazardous Materials Emergency Response –
Capability Assessment Program
CHEMTREC Chemical Transportation Emergency Center
COG Council of Governments
COOP Continuity of Operations Plan
COPS Community Oriented Police Services
CTP Cooperating Technical Partner
DEM Texas Division of Emergency Management
DFIRM Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map
DOD Department of Defense
EAS Emergency Alert System
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EM Emergency Management
EMP Emergency Management Plan
EMPG Emergency Management Performance Grants
EMS Emergency Medical Services
EO Emergency Operations
EOC Emergency Operations Center
EP Exceeding Probability
EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency
FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency
FIRM Flood Insurance Rate Maps
GIS Geographic Information System
HAZUS Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Hazards U.S.
HMT Hazard Mitigation Team
IFC International Fire Code
ISO International Organization for Standardization
NFDS National Fire Danger Rating System
NFIP National Flood Insurance Program
NHC National Hurricane Center
NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
PPC Public Protection Classification
SFC Standard Fire Code
TEEX Texas Engineering Extension Service
UFC Uniform Fire Code
USACE U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
USDA United States Department of Agriculture
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APPENDIX B: PUBLIC SURVEY RESULTS
(2017)
Introduction:
The public survey collects information from the citizens of Brazos County and the
participating entities on their knowledge of local natural hazards. One goal of the survey is
to gauge impacts to the citizens of the planning area from previous natural disasters.
Another purpose of this survey is to provide information to the citizens about local hazards
and convey strategies to reduce loss of life and property from future disasters. The Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requires community involvement in the creation
of a hazard mitigation plan to:
· Increase education and awareness around threats, hazards, and vulnerabilities;
· Build partnerships for risk reduction involving government, organizations,
businesses, and the public;
· Identify long-term, broadly-supported strategies for risk reduction;
· Align risk reduction with other state, tribal, or community objectives;
· Identify implementation approaches that focus resources on the greatest risks and
vulnerabilities; and
· Communicate priorities to potential sources of funding.
The ‘Public Survey for the Brazos County and Participating Entities Hazard Mitigation Plan
Update – 2017’ (Community Survey) was designed for citizens to share their opinions and
participate in the mitigation planning process. Responses to the Community Survey give
emergency managers, hazard mitigation planning committee members, and elected
officials a snap shot of information about the survey respondents and their concerns as
well as provide an opportunity to compare this information to Brazos County and
participating entities as a whole. Community involvement in the Brazos County Hazard
Mitigation Plan Update is a requirement for a FEMA approved-hazard mitigation plan. A
FEMA-approved hazard mitigation plan enables Brazos County and participating entities to
receive certain types of non-emergency disaster assistance. This funding is used to
complete hazard mitigation projects to reduce the loss of life and property and reduce the
impacts of disasters within the planning area.
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Information to be collected:
The Community Survey includes questions to gather information on public perception of
hazard risks within the Brazos County and participating entities. Other questions in the
survey aim to identify previous citizen experiences from disaster impacts. Brazos County
and participating entities officials requested that a particular focus be given to floods and
flooding hazards. Officials also requested information on how citizens receive warnings
regarding severe weather events. In regard to these requests, the survey included
questions directed at collecting these types of data from the respondents. Basic
information, such as the respondent’s zip code and simple demographics, was collected to
help officials better understand who was received the survey. Officials will then better
understand which populations are underrepresented or missing from the survey
responses. As a result, future distribution channels and methods of data collection will
have an opportunity for improvement and encourage a greater and more diverse sample of
the population of the planning area.
Development of the survey instrument:
In order to develop the survey instrument, several activities were undertaken. First,
examples of past hazard mitigation survey instruments were collected from a variety of
sources including Galveston, Texas, San Leandro, California, and Fort Bend County, Texas.
Once the initial draft was developed the survey was distributed to emergency managers
and other city and county officials for review and comments. Two separate meetings were
held with emergency managers and officials to review the survey and make revisions.
Concern with the difference between perceived risk by the public and the actual risk to the
public was expressed by the survey developers therefore, questions to help understand this
paradigm were created and included in the survey. The thought behind this was, for
example, to identify respondents that might not perceive flooding as a risk yet they reside
in a flood zone. Consequently, these findings would be used to target areas within the
County where officials will provide public education on actual local risks and deliver
information about achievable mitigation strategies aimed to help reduce the loss of life and
property from future disasters. Questions were designed to help guide the respondent in
giving comprehensive answers yet stay within measurable bounds. This was done in an
effort to help quantify the various responses and later visualize the percentages of the
answers given. By providing charts and graphs depicting survey responses, officials and
the public will have the opportunity to quickly assess where they stand on perceived risks
and recognize what actual risks exist within the County. The visuals also aid in identifying
areas within the County where public outreach will be directed and where additional
mitigation strategies need to be applied.
The survey as distributed to the public follows on the next 11 pages.
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Page 1 – Brazos County Hazard
Mitigation Plan Update –
Community Survey
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Page 2 – Brazos County Hazard
Mitigation Plan Update –
Community Survey
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Page 3 – Brazos County Hazard
Mitigation Plan Update –
Community Survey
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Page 4 – Brazos County Hazard
Mitigation Plan Update –
Community Survey
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Page 5 – Brazos County Hazard
Mitigation Plan Update –
Community Survey
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Page 6 – Brazos County Hazard
Mitigation Plan Update –
Community Survey
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Page 7 – Brazos County Hazard
Mitigation Plan Update –
Community Survey
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Page 8 – Brazos County Hazard
Mitigation Plan Update –
Community Survey
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Page 9 – Brazos County Hazard
Mitigation Plan Update –
Community Survey
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Page 10 – Brazos County Hazard
Mitigation Plan Update –
Community Survey
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Page 11 – Brazos County Hazard
Mitigation Plan Update –
Community Survey
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How the Survey was conducted:
Survey Distribution
The Community Survey was distributed to the citizens of Brazos County and participating
entities through a variety of means including paper copies distributed at public meetings
and events, in public locations such as libraries and City Halls, and digitally through an
online form available by hyperlink located on publically-accessible websites. This
hyperlink to the online survey was also sent via email to Brazos County employees and
employees of the City of Bryan and the City of College Station. The table below indicates
the form of distribution used throughout the planning area.
County-wide Brazos
County
City of
Bryan
City of College
Station
Texas A&M
University
Paper Copies at
Public Locations x
Paper Copies at
Public Meetings
x
Paper Copies at
Public Events
x
Digital Copy via
Website
x x x x
Digital Copy via
Email
x x x x
A digital copy of the survey was available by following the hyperlink -
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BCHMPUpdate from either an email sent to a city or
county employee or by visiting one of the websites listed below:
- brazosceoc.org
- www.cstx.gov
- www.bryantx.gov
- www.tamu.edu
Survey Data Entry
Responses to the survey submitted via digital means (hyperlinks available on websites and
through email) were captured and recorded through the SurveyMonkey website
(www.surveymonkey.com). Responses to the survey submitted via printed means were
entered into the digital format of the survey and added to the SurveyMonkey website
totals. By the closing date of the survey there were a total of 653 responses (digital and
print combined) which were recorded and saved for analysis.
Survey results for questions 1 through 15 are detailed on the following pages.
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Community Survey Results:
1. How concerned are you about your area being impacted by a natural disaster?
Concern about
being affected by a
natural disaster?
Frequency Percent Cumulative
Not Concerned 128 19.72% 19.72%
Somewhat
Concerned
419 64.56% 84.28%
Extremely
Concerned
102 15.72% 100.00%
Total 649 100.00%
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2. Have you ever experienced a natural disaster?
Have you ever
experienced a
natural disaster?
Frequency Percent Cumulative
No 265 40.58% 40.58%
Yes 388 59.42% 100.00%
Total 653 100.00%
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3. Which of the following natural hazard(s) have you experienced while living in
Brazos County that have resulted in structural damage, personal
displacement, loss of utility services for more than 24 hours, or other issues?
Respondents were asked to indicate which of the following natural hazards they have
“experienced” – with quite detail examples of experience, to frame their answers. The
responses were simple yes (1) or no (0) answers. So, if a mean or average is calculated, that
indicates the proportion of respondents experiencing a particular natural hazard. The
following table rank orders the responses, indicating the most likely to least likely natural
hazards experienced by the respondents to this survey.
Natural Hazard Percent
Wind or Thunder Storm 29.1%
Hail 28.3%
Drought 25.7%
Flooding 24.3%
Extreme Heat 22.4%
Tornado 20.4%
Lightning 19.6%
Hurricane 14.5%
Winter Storm 13.9%
Expansive Soils 9.6%
Urban Wildfire 2.0%
Dam Failure .3%
Please see chart of results on following page.
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As can be seen from the chart below, the highest proportion of nearly 30% reported having
experienced a wind/thunder storm, 28.3% hail, 25.7% drought, etc. Dam failure was the
hazard least experienced by the respondents at .3%.
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4. Do you rent or own the place where you live?
Do you own or rent
the place where
you live?
Frequency Percent Cumulative
Own 600 91.88% 91.88%
Rent 48 7.35% 99.23%
Other 5 0.77% 100.00%
Total 653 100.00%
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5. Please select the housing type that best describes your dwelling.
Type of Home Frequency Percent Cumulative
Single Family 601 92.18% 92.18%
Duplex 5 0.77% 92.94%
Apartment 12 1.84% 94.79%
Condo/Townhome 9 1.38% 96.17%
Manufactured Home 25 3.83% 100.00%
Total 652 100.00%
Tenure by Ownership:
Do you own or rent the place where you
live?
Type of Home Own Rent Other Total
Single Family 574 22 5 601
Row Percentage 95.51% 3.66% 0.83% 100.00%
Column Percentage 95.83% 45.83% 100.00% 92.18%
Duplex 1 4 0 5
Row Percentage 20.00% 80.00% 0.00% 100.00%
Column Percentage 0.17% 8.33% 0.00% 0.77%
Apartment 0 12 0 12
Row Percentage 0.00% 100.00% 0.00% 100.00%
Column Percentage 0.00% 25.00% 0.00% 1.84%
Condo/Townhome 5 4 0 9
Row Percentage 55.56% 44.44% 0.00% 100.00%
Column Percentage 0.83% 8.33% 0.00% 1.38%
Manufactured Home 19 6 0 25
Row Percentage 76.00% 24.00% 0.00% 100.00%
Column Percentage 3.17% 12.50% 0.00% 3.83%
Total 599 48 5 652
91.87% 7.36% 0.77% 100.00%
100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%
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6. Is your home in a floodplain? Floodplains are areas that are vulnerable to
flooding and are identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Is your home
located in a
floodplain?
Frequency Percent Cumulative
Not Sure 87 13.36 13.36
No, not in a
floodplain
527 80.95 94.32
Yes, in a floodplain 37 5.68 100.00
Total 651 100.00
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7. Do you have flood insurance? Flood insurance is not included in a standard
home owner's insurance policy/renter's insurance policy and must be
purchased separately.
Do you have flood
insurance? Frequency Percentage Cumulative
Not Sure 49 7.55% 7.55%
No Flood Insurance 512 78.89% 86.44%
Yes, I have Flood
Insurance
88 13.56% 100.00%
Total 649 100.00%
7.1 Flood insurance by owning and renting:
This table suggests that both renters and homeowners that responded to the survey are
carrying flood insurance.
Do you own or rent the place where you
live?
Do you have flood
insurance? Own Rent Other Total
Not Sure 41 7 1 49
% 6.88% 14.58% 20.00% 7.55%
No Flood Insurance 477 31 4 512
% 80.03% 64.58% 80.00% 78.89%
Yes, I have Flood
Insurance
78 10 0 88
% 13.09% 20.83% 0.00% 13.56%
Total 596 48 5 649
% 100% 100% 100% 100%
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7.2 How about the relationship between having (and not having) flood insurance
when the respondent says their home is location in a floodplain?
This table is specific to the people indicating that they are in a floodplain:
Do you own or rent the place where you
live?
Do you have flood
insurance? Own Rent Other Total
Not Sure 2 1 0 3
% 6.67% 16.67% 0.00% 8.11%
No Flood Insurance 11 3 1 15
% 36.67% 50.00% 100.00% 40.54%
Yes, I have Flood
Insurance
17 2 0 19
% 56.67% 33.33% 0.00% 51.35%
Total 30 6 1 37
% 100% 100% 100% 100%
* Note - There are 15 of the 37 respondents (51.4%) that report knowing they are in a floodplain but, DO NOT
have flood insurance.
* Note - This includes 17 of 30 homeowners (56.7%) and 2 of 6 (33.3%) renters.
* Again, be cautious, since this is not a random sample, it is unknown if these figures hold true for the full
population of Brazos County and participating entities.
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8. If you do not have flood insurance, why?
The following table summarizes the detail tables below – it presents the proportion of
respondents that indicated specific reasons for not having flood insurance. This is for both
homeowners and renters.
The highest proportion of respondents, reported that they did not have flood insurance
because they do not think they are located in a floodplain. This may or may not be
technically correct, but they believe they are not in a floodplain, and that is the main reason
they report not having flood insurance.
Reason For No Flood Insurance? Percent
Not in a floodplain 58.8%
Not required by mortgage 18.2%
Never considered 17.5%
Too expensive 12.9%
No flooding in my area 12.1%
Home is elevated or protected 9.3%
Some other reason 5.4%
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9. Please indicate how concerned you are that your neighborhood would be
impacted by these natural hazards.
***Respondents were asked to rate between Not Concerned (1) at all to Extremely concerned (3).
However, a variable number of respondents did not rate some of these at all such as the 19 that did not rate
tornados and 50 that did not rate wildfires.
These were left in with a value of 0, which would deflate the ratings, perhaps better capturing the overall
concern of this group of respondents.
In general, therefore, the higher the rating, the greater the concern over each of these natural hazards for this
particular group of respondents.
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10. Natural hazards can have significant impacts, but planning for these impacts
can help to reduce them. The following statements will help determine citizen
priorities regarding planning for natural hazards. Thinking about the
community as a whole, how important are the following priorities?
For this set of questions, respondents were asks to rate how important different criteria or
principles were for them when it comes to planning for natural hazards and hazard
mitigation. These ranged from private property rights to preserving the environment.
Ratings ranged from very important (3) to not very important (1). Again a few (9 to 7)
people did not answer some, they were coded with a 0 and left in this analysis. So the table
below presents the average importance scoring for each of the criteria or principle rated by
these respondents. The closer the value is to 3, the more important the priority when
planning for natural hazards.
Interestingly protecting critical facilities (hospitals, fire station, etc.) and lifeline
infrastructure (utilities) were rated the highest priorities. These were followed by critical
infrastructure (bridges, roads, etc.) and emergency response services. Even more
interesting, to me, was the virtual tie between protecting private property rights and
environmental features such as wetlands. These two are often in conflict – and here they
are tied in terms of priorities. The least, but still in the somewhat important range, was
protecting cultural and historic landmarks. It is worth noting that signage was a somewhat
important priority – something that many in the development community do not want to
necessarily see prominently displayed.
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11. Disasters occur at different times of the day. Are you aware of local school,
business or religious organization emergency plans?
In general there does not appear to be much solid familiarity, but perhaps limited only
familiarity with the emergency planning efforts of other organizations in the community
among the respondents to this survey.
Familiarity with
Emergency Plans
of Schools and
Religious
Organizations?
Frequency Percent Cumulative
Not Familiar 313 48.30% 48.30%
Somewhat Familiar 236 36.42% 84.72%
Familiar 99 15.28% 100.00%
Total 648 100.00%
***In general there does not appear to be much solid familiarity, but perhaps limited only familiarity with the
emergency planning efforts of other organizations in the community among the respondents to this survey.
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12. Families may want to have household plans for a variety of events. Which of
the following has your family planned for?
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13. How do you receive warnings regarding severe weather events?
Respondent were asked to indicated how they received sever weather warnings for a
specific set of media types. The responses were codes yes (1) or no (0). The following table
indicates the percentage of respondents indicating that they receive warnings from each
media source. Cell phone and television far surpass other media forms when considering
this group of respondents.
Source Percent
Cell Phone 74.45%
Television 72.90%
Radio 55.30%
Social Media 37.70%
Code Maroon 38.60%
Brazos County Emergency Management 34.20%
NOAA Radio 21.90%
Cable TV 17.00%
Other 4.00%
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14. What would be the most effective way for you to receive information about
how to make your home and neighborhood more aware and better prepared
for natural hazards?
Communication Sources Percent
Emergency Notification System 63.70%
Emails 53.10%
Television 42.40%
Social Media 39.80%
Direct Mailing 36.90%
Utility Bills 32.60%
Radio 29.40%
Roadside Notification Boards 24.30%
Newspapers 22.70%
Website 22.10%
Meetings 8.10%
Schools 7.50%
Library 3.80%
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15. Zip code
The map below shows a breakdown of the number of survey responses received from each
zip code within Brazos County.
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Strengths and limitations of the survey:
As with any data collection method there are advantages and disadvantages to the process
and the results. The ‘Public Survey for the Brazos County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update –
2017’ proved to garner more information from public participation than the previous
survey conducted in 2012. Although over 650 community members responded to the
survey, it must be noted that the data presented reflects only the responses of the survey-
takers and may not accurately reflect the County as a whole. The survey results have
helped local officials better understand some of the community’s perceived risks and in
turn, this information will help to provide education to the residents that will create better
preparedness and assist in the implementation of mitigation actions.
Conclusions:
Public participation during the drafting stage of the planning process is required in the
guidelines laid out by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as part of an
acceptable Plan. At the same time, the intent of the survey is to provide the citizens of
Brazos County and participating entities an opportunity to offer input on community
vulnerabilities and mitigation activities and for officials to inform the citizens as to what
the community is doing on their behalf.
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APPENDIX C: LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION TEAM
Michele Meade EMC, Emergency Management, Brazos County
Jason Ware Deputy EMC, Emergency Management, Brazos County
Kim Hinton Floodplain Coordinator, Road & Bridge Department, Brazos
County
Megan Lott GIS Coordinator, Road & Bridge Department, Brazos County
James Hall Environmental Deputy, Sheriff’s Office, Brazos County
Mike Paulus Emergency Preparedness and Response Coordinator, Brazos
County
Roger Sheridan Manager, Public Safety Planning, Brazos Valley Council of
Governments
Robert Santarsiero Homeland Security Senior Planner, Public Safety Planning,
Brazos Valley Council of Governments
Jerry Henry EMC, Emergency Management, City of Bryan
Johnnie Price Engineering, Development Services, City of Bryan
Cody Cravatt Development Manager, Development Services, City of Bryan
Brian Hilton EMC, Emergency Management, City of College Station
Monica Martinez EMC, Office of Safety & Security, Texas A&M University
Leslie Lutz Assistant EMC, Office of Safety & Security, Texas A&M
University
Jeff Truss Assistant Director, EHS, Texas A&M University
Ralph Davila Director, Facilities, Texas A&M University
Valerie Hadley Assistant Director, Facilities and Dining Administration, Texas
A&M University
Rob Meyer Supervisor, UES, Texas A&M University
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Robert Meyer Assistant Chief of Police, University PD, Texas A&M University
Shannon Van Zandt Professor & Interim Head, Landscape Architecture & Urban
Planning, Texas A&M University
Walter Peacock Professor, Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning, Texas
A&M University
John T. Cooper Associate Professor of Practice, Landscape Architecture &
Urban Planning, Texas A&M University
Kelly Trietsch-Hall Graduate Student, Master’s Level, Texas A&M University
Jim Soefje Mayor, City of Wixon Valley
Philip Mundine Mayor, City of Kurten
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APPENDIX D: CRITICAL FACILITIES IN BRAZOS COUNTY AND
PARTICIPATING ENTITIES
Name Type Jurisdiction
Coulter Field Airport COB
Easterwood Field Airport COCS, TAMU
Brazos Transit District Bus COB
Greyhound Bus Station Bus COB
Transportation Services Bus TAMU
City of Bryan City Hall City Hall COB
City of College Station City Hall City Hall COCS
City of Wixon Valley City Hall City Hall WV
KYLE Communication COB
WTAW Communication COCS
KEOS Communication COB
KNFX-FM Communication COB
KKYS Communication COB
KORA Communication COB
KAMU Communication TAMU
KBTX Communication COB
Brazos County Courthouse Courthouse BC
Bryan Texas Utilities Electric COB
College Station Utilities Electric COCS
Central Utilities Plant Electric TAMU
West Campus Cogeneration Company Electric TAMU
Community Emergency Operations Center Emergency COB
Kyle Field Command Emergency TAMU
College Station Fire Department Station #1 Fire Station COCS
College Station Fire Department Station #2 Fire Station COCS
College Station Fire Department Station #3 Fire Station COCS
College Station Fire Department Station #4 Fire Station COCS
College Station Fire Department Station #5 Fire Station COCS
College Station Fire Department Station #6 Fire Station COCS
Bryan Fire Department Station #1 Fire Station COB
Bryan Fire Department Station #2 Fire Station COB
Bryan Fire Department Station #3 Fire Station COB
Bryan Fire Department Station #4 Fire Station COB
Bryan Fire Department Station #5 Fire Station COB
Brazos County District 2 VFD Station #1 Fire Station BC
Brazos County District 2 VFD Station #2 Fire Station BC
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Brazos County Precinct 3 VFD Station #1 Fire Station BC
Brazos County Precinct 3 VFD Station #2 Fire Station BC
Brazos County Precinct 3 VFD Station #3 Fire Station BC
Brazos County Precinct 4 VFD Station #1 Fire Station BC
Brazos County Precinct 4 VFD Station #2 Fire Station BC
Brazos county Precinct 4 VFD Station #3 Fire Station BC
South Brazos County FD Station #1 Fire Station BC
South Brazos County FD Station #2 Fire Station BC
South Brazos County FD Station #3 Fire Station BC
South Brazos County FD Station #4 Fire Station BC
Business 6/ Texas Avenue Highway BC, COB, COCS
Earl Rudder Freeway/ State Highway 6 Highway BC, COB, COCS
Farm to Market 50 Highway BC
Farm to Market 60 (Raymond
Stotzer/University Dr)
Highway BC, COB, COCS
Farm to Market 158 (Boonville Road/ William
J. Bryan Parkway)
Highway COB, BC
Farm to Market 159 Highway BC
Farm to Market 974 (Tabor Road) Highway BC, COB
Farm to Market 1179 (Briarcrest/ Villa Maria) Highway COB, BC
Farm to Market 1687 (Sandy Point Road) Highway COB, BC
Farm to Market 1688 (Leonard Road) Highway COB, BC
Farm to Market 2038 Highway BC
Farm to Market 2154 (Wellborn Road) Highway BC, COB, COCS
Farm to Market 2223 (Old Cameron Ranch
Road)
Highway BC
Farm to Market 2347 (George Bush Dr) Highway COCS
Farm to Market 2776 Highway BC, WV
Farm to Market 2818 (Harvey Mitchell
Parkway)
Highway BC, COB, COCS
Old San Antonio Road (OSR) Highway BC
State Highway 21 Highway BC, COB, WV,
Kurten
State Highway 30 (Harvey Road) Highway BC, COB, COCS
State Highway 40 Highway COCS
State Highway 47 Highway COCS, COB, BC
State Highway 105 Highway BC
College Station Medical Center Medical COCS
St Joseph Regional Health Ctr Medical COB
Scott and White Medical COCS
The Physician Center Medical COB
Rock Prairie Behavioral Health Medical COCS
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University Emergency Medical Service Medical TAMU
City of Bryan Police Department Police Station COB
City of College Station Police Police Station COCS
Brazos County Sheriff’s Office Police Station BC
Texas Department of Public Safety Police Station COB
University Police Department Police Station TAMU
Union Pacific Railroad Railway bridge BC, COB, COCS
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway bridge BC,COB, COCS
A & M Consolidated High School School COCS
A&M Consolidated Middle School School COCS
Aggieland Country School School COCS
Allen Academy School COB
Anson Jones Elementary School COB
Arthur Davila Middle School School COB
Ben Milam Elementary School COB
Bonham Elementary School COB
Brazos Christian School School COB
Bryan Collegiate High School School COB
Bryan High School School COB
Center For Alternative Learning School COCS
College Hills Elementary School COCS
College Station High School School COCS
College Station Middle School School COCS
Cornerstone Christian Academy School COB
Creekview Elementary School School COCS
Crockett Elementary School COB
Cypress Grove Intermediate School COCS
Disciplinary Alternative Educational Program School COB
Fannin Elementary School COB
Forest Ridge Elementary School School COCS
Greens Prairie Elementary School School COCS
Harmony Science Academy School COB
Harvey Mitchell Elementary School COB
Henderson Elementary School COB
Jane Long Middle School COB
Johnson Elementary School COB
Kemp Elementary School COB
Keystone Montessori School School COB
Mary Branch Elementary School COB
Mary Catherine Harris School of Choice High
School
School COB
Montessori School House School COB
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Navarro Elementary School COB
Neal Elementary School COB
Oakwood Intermediate School COCS
Pebble Creek Elementary School COCS
Rock Prairie Elementary School COCS
Rudder High School School COB
Sam Houston Elementary School COB
Sam Rayburn Middle School COB
South Knoll Elementary School COCS
Southwood Valley Elementary School COCS
Special Opportunity School School COB
St. Michaels Academy School COB
St. Joseph Catholic School School COB
Stephen F Austin Middle School COB
Still Creek Christian School School BC
Sul Ross Elementary School COB
Burton Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Wastewater COB
City of Bryan Thompsons Creek Wastewater
Treatment Plant
Wastewater COB
Texas A&M University Wastewater TAMU
Carter Creek Wastewater Treatment Wastewater COCS
Lick Creek Wastewater Treatment Wastewater COCS
City of Bryan Still Creek Wastewater
Treatment
Wastewater COB
Utilities and Energy Services Wastewater TAMU
Legend: COB - City of Bryan, COCS - City of College
Station, BC - Brazos County, TAMU - Texas A&M
University, WV - City of Wixon Valley, and Kurten -
City of Kurten
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APPENDIX E: LOCAL ADOPTION RESOLUTIONS
To be included after FEMA issues the “Approvable Pending Adoption Letter”
RESOLUTION NO. ________________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS, ADOPTING AND APPROVING THE COLLEGE STATION PORTION OF
“MITIGATING RISK: PROTECTING THE BRAZOS VALLEY FROM ALL HAZARDS,
2019-2024 PLAN” (PLAN).
WHEREAS, certain areas of College Station are subject to periodic flooding and other natural
hazards with the potential to cause damages to people and properties within the area; and
WHEREAS, under the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, the United States Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) requires that local jurisdictions have in place a FEMA-approved
Hazard Mitigation Action Plan as a condition of receipt of certain future Federal mitigation
funding after November 1, 2004; and
WHEREAS, This Plan, a five-year blueprint for the future, aimed at making communities in
Brazos County disaster resistant by reducing or eliminating the long-term risk of loss of life and
property from the full range of natural disasters; and
WHEREAS, This Plan meets the requirements of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (P.L. 106-
390); Section 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 201.6 and Part 206; and State of Texas
Division of Emergency Management standards.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLL EGE STATION,
TEXAS:
PART 1: That the City Council hereby adopts and approves those portions of the Plan
entitled, Mitigating Risk: Protecting the Brazos Valley from All Hazards, 2019-
2024, that pertain to the City of College Station attached as Exhibit A.
PART 2: That the City Council hereby approves and authorizes Brian Hilton, Emergency
Management Coordinator with the responsibility, authority, and the means to:
a. Inform all concerned parties of this action.
b. Develop an addendum to this Hazard Mitigation Plan if College Station’s
unique situation warrants such an addendum.
PART 3: That the City Council hereby appoints the Emergency Management Coordinator to
assure the Hazard Mitigation Plan is reviewed at least annually and that
amendments to the City of College Station addendum to the Hazard Mitigation Plan
be developed and presented to the City Council for consideration and approval
PART 4: That this resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage.
Resolution No._________ Page 2 of 3
ADOPTED this ___ day of ______, 2019.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
City Secretary Mayor
APPROVED:
City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
MITIGATING RISK:
PROTECTING THE BRAZOS VALLEY FROM ALL HAZARDS
2019-2024 PLAN
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:119-0223 Name:EMC Resolution
Status:Type:Resolution Consent Agenda
File created:In control:4/23/2019 City Council Regular
On agenda:Final action:5/13/2019
Title:Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a resolution reappointing Brian Hilton as the
Emergency Management Coordinator.
Sponsors:Jonathan McMahan
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:TDEM Form 147 College Station.pdf
EMC Resolution 5-1-19
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.
Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a resolution reappointing Brian Hilton as the
Emergency Management Coordinator.
Relationship to Strategic Goals:
·Good Governance
·Financially Sustainable City
·Core Services and Infrastructure
·Neighborhood Integrity
·Diverse Growing Economy
·Improving Mobility
·Sustainable City
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends approval of the resolution.
Summary: The citizens have elected Karl Mooney as the Mayor for the City of College Station. In
accordance with the Texas Disaster Act of 1975, the Mayor assumes the duty as the Emergency
Management Director. The Emergency Management Director may designate an Emergency
Management Coordinator who shall serve as assistant to the presiding officer of the political
subdivision for emergency management purposes when so designated.
Budget & Financial Summary: None
Attachments: Emergency Management Coordinator Resolution & Form TDEM-147
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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR/COORDINATOR NOTIFICATION
Section 418.101 of the Texas Government Code states: "The presiding officer of the governing body of each
political subdivision will notify the Division of Emergency Management of the manner in which the political
subdivision is providing or securing an emergency management program, identify the person who heads the
agency responsible for the program, and furnish additional pertinent information." This form is used to make
the required notification to TDEM.
The information on this form may be released to those inquiring about local emergency management
programs pursuant to the Texas Open Records Act. Hence, TDEM recommends that you provide business
addresses and mobile telephone numbers rather than home addresses and telephone numbers.
COUNTY:
Jurisdiction:
Official's Title:
Name:
Mailing Address:
City, State, Zip:
Office Number:
Cell Number:
Fax Number:
Brazos
City of College Station
Mayor
Karl Mooney
PO Box 9960
College Station, TX 77842
979-764-3509
979-764-6377
(Required}
(City or County Name}
(Mayor/Judge}
{First & Last Name}
(The best address to receive mail}
E-mail: kmooney@cstx.gov {Please include -this is a back-up for mailing)
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM APPOINTMENT STATUS DI HAVE NOT appointed an Emergency Management Coordinator and will personally direct the local emergency
management program.
l v' j 1 HAVE appointed/re-appointed the Emergency Management Coordinator identified below to conduct the
emergency management program for this jurisdiction. The effective date of the appointment is: _04_1_19 __ _
Owe share our EMC with (name of jurisdiction).
If the COUNTY Emergency Management Coordinator has been appointed to other jurisdictions within the
county, the County judge and the participating City Mayors must sign this form.
{See the third page for additional signature blocks.)
The EMC for this jurisdiction is (please select one):
@Paid, Full Time, EMC only
0 Paid, Full Time, EMC and other job duties (Fire Chief, Fire Marshal, Police Chief, EMS Director, Etc.) (please
specify other duty/duties}------------------------
0 Paid part time, EMC only
0 Paid, Part Time, EMC and other job duties (Fire Chief, Fire Marshal, Police Chief, EMS Director, Etc.) (please
specify other duty/duties}------------------------
0 Unpaid/volunteer EMC only
0 Unpaid/Volunteer, EMC and other volunteer job duties (Fire Chief, Fire Marshal, Police Chief, EMS Director,
Etc.) (please specify other duty/duties} __________________ _
Q Other (please describe} ___________________________ _
TDEM-147
Rev 01/2018 Page 1
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR
Coordinator Asst Coordinator
Name: Brian Hilton
Mailing Address:
PO Box 9960
Citv. State Zio: College Station, TX 77842
Office Phone: 979-764-6210
Cell Number: 979-255-6210
Fax Number: 979-393-9922
E-mail Address: bhilton@cstx.gov
Emergency Operations Center Number: 979-821-1000
Judge's or Mayor's Signature Date
PLEASE RETURN TO:
Texas Division of Emergency Management Operations Section
PO Box 4087 Austin, TX 78773-0220
E-mail: SOC2@dps.texas.gov
Phone: (512) 424-2208 Email: I CUck to Submit Form to SOC
TDEM-147
Rev 01/2018 Page 2
RESOLUTION NO. _______________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS, APPOINTING AN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR FOR THE
CITY.
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the need to prepare for the occurrence or imminent threat
of widespread or severe damage, injury, or loss of life or property resulting from any natural or
man-made cause, requiring emergency action; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) according to the Texas
Disaster Act of 1975, Chapter 418 shall identify the Emergency Management Director and the
Emergency Management Coordinator responsible for the emergency management program; and
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS:
PART 1: That the City Council hereby recognizes that Mayor Karl Mooney as the
Emergency Management Director (EMD) for the City and gives the Mayor
authority to execute documents related to appointing the Emergency Management
Coordinator.
PART 2: That the Mayor/EMD appoints Brian Hilton as the Emergency Management
Coordinator for the City.
PART 3: That this resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage.
ADOPTED this ___ day of ______, 2019.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
City Secretary Mayor
APPROVED:
City Attorney
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:119-0224 Name:Construction Contract # 19300432 Parks
Improvements
Construction Contract # 19300432
Parks Improvements
Status:Type:Contract Consent Agenda
File created:In control:4/24/2019 City Council Regular
On agenda:Final action:5/13/2019
Title:Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a construction contract with Jamail and Smith
Construction, LP, in the amount of $153,394.92 for construction at three parks: Lincoln Recreation
Center basketball pavilion structure painting and repairs, installing a water drinking fountain, court
resurfacing, and lighting upgrades; the installation of water drinking fountains at Lick Creek Park; and
concrete pads for bench installations at Cove of Nantucket Park.
Sponsors:David Schmitz
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:Lick Creek Revised Proposal
Nantucket Revised Proposal
Rec Center Revised
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.
Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a construction contract with Jamail and Smith Construction,
LP, in the amount of $153,394.92 for construction at three parks: Lincoln Recreation Center basketball pavilion
structure painting and repairs, installing a water drinking fountain, court resurfacing, and lighting upgrades;
the installation of water drinking fountains at Lick Creek Park; and concrete pads for bench installations at
Cove of Nantucket Park.
Neighborhood Integrity; Diverse Growing Economy
Recommendation(s):
Staff recommends approval and award of the construction contract with Jamail and Smith
Construction, LP, for the installation of two drinking fountains at the Lick Creek Nature Center, two
concrete park bench slabs at Cove of Nantucket Park, and the installation of LED light fixtures,
painting of basketball pavilion, court resurfacing, new drinking fountain, and gutter replacement at the
Lincoln Recreation Basketball Pavilion, in the amount of $153,394.92 with one hundred and twenty
(120) construction days.
Summary:
The proposed construction project will allow for upgrades and improvements at three different parks.
Budget & Financial Summary:
Jamail and Smith, LP; a Job Order Contractor vendor, was asked to submit quotes for the installation
of drinking fountains, concrete pads, and improvements to the Lincoln Recreation Basketball
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Pavilion. Job Order Contractor vendors have been competitively procured, so members automatically
have compliance with Texas local and state procurement requirements. Funds are available from
Parkland Dedication Funds, Zone 11 and Zone 12. The Lincoln Recreation Center Basketball Pavilion
is funded by certificates of obligation.
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:319-0227 Name:TriTech CO for Subscription Agreement
Status:Type:Change Order Consent Agenda
File created:In control:4/25/2019 City Council Regular
On agenda:Final action:5/13/2019
Title:Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a change order in the amount of $9,925 to the
TriTech Subscription Service, License and Use Agreement related to the police CAD/RMS project.
Sponsors:Sindhu Menon
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:Change Order CADRMS
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.
Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a change order in the amount of $9,925 to the
TriTech Subscription Service, License and Use Agreement related to the police CAD/RMS project.
Relationship to Strategic Goals:
·Good Governance
·Core Services and Infrastructure
Recommendation(s): Approval
Summary: Change order 2 will remove the IQ Analytics and Dashboard Designer subscriptions
modules from contract 15300408 and add IQ CrimeView Advanced Reports Module hosted
subscription solution. TriTech IQ and Analytics went live August 2016 during phase 1 CAD and Mobile
Go-Live. TriTech IQ and Analytics is a browser based reporting tool that allows users to graphically
display and report real time activity, data trends and additional information interactively. Users can
build, alter and deploy new and existing dashboard reports to share information and data throughout
the department. ARM (Adavanced Reporting Module) brings business intelligence and advanced
reporting capabilities using KPI's (Key Performance Indicators) identified by the department and
shared via ARM which interacts with the current CrimeView reporting dashboard.
Budget & Financial Summary: This is an increase of $9,925.00. This cost includes professional
services to install, implement and train as well as the annual subscription fee for use of the product.
Funds will come from CO1301 (CAD/RMS Project).
Attachments:
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:119-0229 Name:Agreement with the Brazos Valley Umpires
Association
Renewal 1 - Contract #18300369
Status:Type:Presentation Consent Agenda
File created:In control:4/30/2019 City Council Regular
On agenda:Final action:5/13/2019
Title:Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the renewal of a contract with Brazos Valley
Softball Umpires Association to provide officiating services for City athletic leagues, programs and
tournaments in an amount not to exceed $125,000 per year.
Sponsors:David Schmitz
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.
Presentation,discussion,and possible action regarding the renewal of a contract with Brazos Valley
Softball Umpires Association to provide officiating services for City athletic leagues,programs and
tournaments in an amount not to exceed $125,000 per year.
Relationship to Strategic Goals:
1.Financially Sustainable City
2.Core Services and Infrastructure
3.Sustainable City
Recommendation(s):Staff recommends approval of the first renewal of the contract with the
Brazos Valley Softball Umpires Association.
Summary:This Contract Number Renewal 1 - 18300369 is for a period of one (1) year (27 April
2019 - 26 April 2020).
The contract is for the provision of all officiating services for all City operated athletic leagues and
programs, including Adult and Youth Softball, Adult and Youth Flag Football, Adult and Youth
Volleyball, Youth Basketball, and Adult Kickball, as well as tournament play. This blanket contract
sets rates for these sports that can cover league play and tournaments, if held.
Payment for umpire services is made to the Association, prior to each season based on the
scheduled games, who then pays the individual umpires for actual games called. A “true up” is
calculated at the end of each season to verify actual games called with the Association and the Parks
and Recreation Department. Tournaments are handled individually in the same manner.
This Agreement for Services is exempt from competitive bidding in accordance with LGC 252.022(a)
(7), a procurement that is available from only one source.
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Budget & Financial Summary:This contract is not to exceed $125,000.00. Funds are budgeted
through the Parks and Recreation Departments General Fund, Recreation Fund and Hotel
Occupancy Tax budgets.
Attachments: None, contract is on file in the City Secretary's Office.
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File #: Version:119-0243 Name:Consider Ordinance Issuing Certificates of
Obligation
Status:Type:Presentation Agenda Ready
File created:In control:5/6/2019 City Council Regular
On agenda:Final action:5/13/2019
Title:Presentation, discussion, and possible action on an ordinance authorizing the issuance of up to
$82,000,000 in principal amount of “City of College Station, Texas Certificates of Obligation, Series
2019”; delegating the authority to certain City Officials to execute certain documents relating to the
sale of the certificates; approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating to the
certificates; and enacting other provisions relating to the subject.
Sponsors:Mary Ellen Leonard
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:Certificates of Obligation Coversheet-2019
Ordinance (CO) (ver 1)
POS-College Station Series 2019
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.
Presentation, discussion, and possible action on an ordinance authorizing the issuance of up to $82,000,000 in principal
amount of “City of College Station, Texas Certificates of Obligation, Series 2019”; delegating the authority to certain City
Officials to execute certain documents relating to the sale of the certificates; approving and authorizing instruments and
procedures relating to the certificates; and enacting other provisions relating to the subject.
Relationship to Strategic Goals:Financially Sustainable City,and Providing Core Services and
Infrastructure.
Recommendation(s):Council move to approve the attached ordinance authorizing the issuance
of Certificates of Obligation,Series 2019;delegating the authority to certain City Officials to execute
certain documents relating to the sale of the certificates;approving and authorizing instruments and
procedures relating to the certificates; and enacting other provisions relating to the subject.
Summary:The City Council is authorized to approve the issuance of Certificates of Obligation
(CO’s)after approving a resolution directing notice to be published of the intent to issue the CO’s.On
March 28,2019 Council approved a resolution directing staff to advertise the issuance of CO’s.On April
3rd and April 10th such notice was published.
The City of College Station typically issues debt to fund various capital projects identified and approved as
a part of the annual budget.The City primarily uses three types of debt instruments to fulfill those
requirements:
1.General Obligation Bonds (GOB’s)are based on the full faith and credit of the City and are
paid primarily through the debt service portion of the ad valorem tax rate.GOBs are
authorized by the voters and therefore the notice is provided in the election process.
2.Utility Revenue Bonds (URB’s)are backed by the revenues of the City's various utilities
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2.Utility Revenue Bonds (URB’s)are backed by the revenues of the City's various utilities
and are issued as a business activity. These are typically only issued for utility capital projects.
3.Certificates of Obligation (CO’s)normally include at least one additional revenue stream
such as utility revenues,but are considered to be much like GOBs and therefore normally
receive a rating similar to GOB’s.Our policy for issuing CO's allows more flexibility in their
issue than GOB’s, particularly when other revenues are anticipated to assist in debt service.
It is at the recommendation of the City’s Financial Advisor,Mr.Boyd London with Hilltop Securities,Inc.
that the City issue Certificates of Obligation for utility projects rather than Utility Revenue Bonds.
This particular issue will provide resources for streets,parks,city hall construction,information
technology, electric, and water and wastewater improvements; and debt issuance costs.
If this ordinance is approved,the City Council will be delegating to the Mayor,the City Manager
and the Assistant City Manager /CFO the authority to effect the sale of the certificates through
May 13, 2020.
Budget &Financial Summary:Staff reviewed the impact of the Certificates on the City’s ability to
meet debt service requirements and the effect they may have on the ad valorem tax rate.The impact on
the utility rates will be reviewed as part of the financial forecast and FY20 budget.
Attachments:
1.Ordinance
2.Preliminary Official Statement
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Regular Agenda Item
Consider Ordinance Issuing Certificates of Obligation
To: Bryan C. Woods, City Manager
From: Mary Ellen Leonard, Director of Fiscal Services
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action and discussion on an ordinance authorizing
the issuance of up to $82,000,000 in principal amount of “City of College Station, Texas
Certificates of Obligation, Series 2019”; delegating the authority to certain City Officials to
execute certain documents relating to the sale of the certificates; approving and authorizing
instruments and procedures relating to the certificates; and enacting other provisions relating
to the subject.
Relationship to Strategic Goals: Financially Sustainable City, and Providing Core Services
and Infrastructure.
Recommendation(s): Council move to approve the attached ordinance authorizing the
issuance of Certificates of Obligation, Series 2019; delegating the authority to certain City
Officials to execute certain documents relating to the sale of the certificates; approving and
authorizing instruments and procedures relating to the certificates; and enacting other
provisions relating to the subject.
Summary: The City Council is authorized to approve the i ssuance of Certificates of
Obligation (CO’s) after approving a resolution directing notice to be published of the intent to
issue the CO’s. On March 28, 2019 Council approved a resolution directing staff to advertise
the issuance of CO’s. On April 3rd and April 10th such notice was published.
The City of College Station typically issues debt to fund various capital projects identified and
approved as a part of the annual budget. The City primarily uses three types of debt
instruments to fulfill those requirements:
1. General Obligation Bonds (GOB’s) are based on the full faith and credit of the City
and are paid primarily through the debt service portion of the ad valorem tax rate.
GOBs are authorized by the voters and therefore the notice is provided in the
election process.
2. Utility Revenue Bonds (URB’s) are backed by the revenues of the City's various
utilities and are issued as a business activity. These are typically only issued for
utility capital projects.
3. Certificates of Obligation (CO’s) normally include at least one additional revenue
stream such as utility revenues, but are considered to be much like GOBs and
therefore normally receive a rating similar to GOB’s. Our policy for issuing CO's
allows more flexibility in their issue than GOB’s, particularly when other revenues
are anticipated to assist in debt service.
It is at the recommendation of the City’s Financial Advisor, Mr. Boyd London with Hilltop
Securities, Inc. that the City issue Certificates of Obligation for utility projects rather than
Utility Revenue Bonds.
This particular issue will provide resources for streets, parks, city hall construction,
information technology, electric, and water and wastewater improvements; and debt issuance
costs.
If this ordinance is approved, the City Council will be delegating to the Mayor, the
City Manager and the Assistant City Manager / CFO the authority to effect the sale
of the certificates through May 13, 2020.
Budget & Financial Summary: Staff reviewed the impact of the Certificates on the City’s
ability to meet debt service requirements and the effect they may have on the ad valorem
tax rate. The impact on the utility rates will be reviewed as part of the financial forecast and
FY20 budget.
Attachments:
1. Ordinance
2. Preliminary Official Statement
ORDINANCE NO. 2019-[___]
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF "CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 2019"; DELEGATING
THE AUTHORITY TO CERTAIN CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE
CERTAIN DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE SALE OF THE
CERTIFICATES; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING INSTRUMENTS AND
PROCEDURES RELATING TO SAID CERTIFICATES; AND ENACTING
OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT
WHEREAS, on March 28, 2019, the City Council of the City of College Station (the
"City") passed a resolution authorizing and directing notice of its intention to issue the
Certificates of Obligation herein authorized, to be published in a newspaper as required by
Section 271.049 of the Texas Local Government Code;
WHEREAS, said notice was published in the Bryan-College Station Eagle, a
"newspaper" of the type described in Section 2051.044, Texas Government Code, as required by
said Section 271.049 of the Texas Local Government Code, on April 3, 2019 and April 10, 2019;
WHEREAS, said notice provided that the ordinance authorizing the Certificates of
Obligation may authorize an authorized officer of the City to effect the sale and delivery of the
Certificates of Obligation on a date or dates subsequent to the adoption of the ordinance;
WHEREAS, no petition, signed by at least 5% of the qualified electors of said City as
permitted by said Section 271.049 of the Texas Local Government Code protesting the issuance
of such Certificates of Obligation, has been filed;
WHEREAS, the City is an "Issuer" within the meaning of Section 1371.001(4)(P), Texas
Government Code, having (i) a principal amount of at least $100 million in outstanding long-
term indebtedness, in long-term indebtedness proposed to be issued, or a combination of
outstanding or proposed long-term indebtedness and (ii) some amount of long-term indebtedness
outstanding or proposed to be issued that is rated in one of the four highest rating categories for
long-term debt instruments by a nationally recognized rating agency for municipal securities,
without regard to the effect of any credit agreement or other form of credit enhancement entered
into in connection with the obligation;
WHEREAS, the Certificates of Obligation hereinafter authorized are to be issued and
delivered pursuant to Subchapter C of Chapter 271 of the Texas Local Government Code and
Chapter 1371, Texas Government Code and the City's Home Rule Charter;
WHEREAS, during the preceding three years, the City has not submitted a bond
proposition to authorize the issuance of bonds for the same purpose for which the Certificates of
Obligation are hereby being issued and which proposition was disapproved by voters; and
WHEREAS, it is officially found, determined, and declared that the meeting at which this
Ordinance has been adopted was open to the public and public notice of the time, place and
subject matter of the public business to be considered and acted upon at s aid meeting, including
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this Ordinance, was given, all as required by the applicable provisions of Texas Government
Code, Chapter 551;
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS:
Section 1. DEFINITIONS; AUTHORIZATION OF CERTIFICATES OF
OBLIGATION.
(a) Definitions. Terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the following
meanings.
(i) The term "Authorized Denomination" shall mean a denomination of
$5,000 of principal amount of a Certificate or any integral multiple thereof.
(ii) The term "Business Day" means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday, a
legal holiday, or a day on which banking institutions in the City are, authorized by law or
executive order to close.
(iii) The term "Certificates" and "Certificates of Obligation" shall mean the
City of College Station, Texas Certificates of Obligation, Series 2019, authorized to be
issued and delivered by this Ordinance.
(iv) The term "Financial Obligation" means a: (a) debt obligation; (b)
derivative instrument entered into in connection with, or pledged as security or a source
of payment for, an existing or planned debt obligation; or (c) a guarantee of the foregoing
(a) and (b). The term Financial Obligation does not include any municipal securities as to
which a final official statement has been provided to the MSRB consistent with the Rule.
(v) The term "MSRB" means the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board.
(vi) The term "Pricing Certificate" means a certificate of the Pricing Officer
setting forth the terms of sale of the Certificates including the method of sale, principal
amount, maturity dates, interest payment dates, dated date, interest rates, yields,
redemption provisions, and other matters related to the sale of the Certificates.
(vii) The term "Pricing Officer" means the Mayor, the City Manager and the
Assistant City Manager (Jeff Kersten) of the City (each the "Pricing Officer") each of
whom is independently authorized to finalize the terms of sale of the Certificates by
execution of the Pricing Certificate.
(viii) The term "Purchaser" means (i) if the Certificates are sold by negotiated
sale, the underwriter or underwriting syndicate selected by the Pricing Officer, or (ii) if
the Certificates are sold by competitive sale by soliciting public bids, the underwriter or
underwriting syndicate awarded the Certificates by the Pricing Officer.
(ix) The term "Rule" means SEC Rule 15c2-12 (17 C.F.R. § 240.15C2-12), as
amended from time to time.
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(x) The term "SEC" means the United States Securities and Exchange
Commission.
(xi) The term "Surplus Revenues" shall mean those revenues from the
operation of the City's combined municipal electric light and power, waterworks and
sewer system remaining after payment of all operation and maintenance expenses thereof
and other obligations heretofore or hereafter incurred to which such revenues have been
or shall be encumbered by a lien on and pledge of such revenues superior to the lien on
and pledge of such revenues to the Certificates.
(b) The City's Certificates of Obligation, to be designated the "City of College
Station, Texas Certificates of Obligation, Series 2019", are hereby authorized to be issued and
delivered in the principal amount not to exceed $82,000,000 for the following public purposes:
(i) constructing and improving streets and roads including related drainage, landscaping,
signalization, lighting, pedestrian improvements and signage related thereto; (ii) designing,
constructing, equipping and installing parks and recreation equipment and improvements
including park infrastructure improvements and park rehabilitation, lighting, shade structures and
pavilions; (iii) purchasing and installing technology improvements including video surveillance,
diagnostic systems, fiber optic infrastructure, fuel system rehabilitation, and communication
equipment; (iv) designing and constructing a new City Hall; (v) designing and constructing a
new police station; (vi) improvements to fleet maintenance facilities consisting of oil pit and
storm drain upgrades; (vii) constructing improvements and extensions to the City's combined
waterworks, sewer and electric systems including distribution, transmission, system lines, lift
stations, metering, wells, plant improvements, and acquisition of interests in land for such
purposes; and (viii) the payment of fiscal, engineering and legal fees incurred in connection
therewith.
Section 2. DELEGATION TO PRICING OFFICER.
(a) As authorized by Section 1371.053, Texas Government Code, each Pricing
Officer is hereby authorized to act individually and severally on behalf of the City in selling and
delivering the Certificates, carrying out the other procedures specified in this Ordinance,
including, determining the date of the Certificates, any additional or different designation or title
by which the Certificates shall be known, whether the Certificate shall be sold and delivered in
one or more series and the date and sale and delivery of each such series, the price at which the
Certificates will be sold, the years in which the Certificates will mature, the principal amount to
mature in each of such years, the rate of interest to be borne by each such maturity, the interest
payment and record dates, the price and terms upon and at which the Certificates shall be subject
to redemption prior to maturity at the option of the City, as well as any mandatory sinking fund
redemption provisions, and all other matters relating to the issuance, sale, and delivery of the
Certificates and obtaining municipal insurance for all or any portion of the Certificates and
providing for the terms and provisions thereof applicable to the Certificates, all of which shall be
specified in the Pricing Certificate; provided that:
(i) the aggregate principal amount of the Certificates shall not exceed
$82,000,000;
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(ii) the true interest cost of the Certificates shall not exceed 4.000%;
(iii) the final maturity of the Certificates shall not exceed February 15, 2039;
(iv) the delegation made hereby shall expire if not exercised by the Pricing
Officer on or prior to May 13, 2020; and
(v) on or prior to delivery, the Certificates shall be rated by a nationally
recognized rating agency for municipal securities in one of the four highest categories for
long-term obligations.
(b) In establishing the aggregate principal amount of the Certificates, the Pricing
Officer shall establish an amount that, when combined with premium used for purposes other
than the payment of costs of issuance, does not exceed the amount authorized in Subsection (a)
hereof, which shall be sufficient in amount to provide for the purposes for which the Certificates
are authorized and to pay costs of issuing the Certificates. The Certificates shall be sold with and
subject to such terms as set forth in the Pricing Certificate.
(c) The Certificates may be sold by public offering (either through a negotiated or
competitive offering) and the Pricing Certificate shall so state, and the Pricing Certificate may
conform this Ordinance to such method of sale, including the provisions hereof that pertain to the
undertaking of the Issuer in accordance with the Rule.
(d) The City Council hereby determines that the delegation of the authority to the
Pricing Officer to approve the final terms of the Certificates as set forth in this Ordinance is, and
the decisions made by the Pricing Officer pursuant to such delegated authority and i ncorporated
into the Pricing Certificate are required to be, in the Issuer's best interests, and the Pricing
Officer is hereby authorized to make and include in the Pricing Certificate a finding to that
effect.
Section 3. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CERTIFICATES. (a) The City shall keep or
cause to be kept at the corporate trust office in Dallas, Texas (the "Designated Trust Office") of
The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., or such other bank, trust company,
financial institution, or other agency named by the Pricing Officer or in accordance with the
provisions of (g) below (the "Paying Agent/Registrar"), books or records for the registration and
transfer of the Certificates (the "Registration Books"), and the City hereby appoints the Paying
Agent/Registrar as its registrar and transfer agent to keep such books or records and make such
transfers and registrations under such reasonable regulations as the City and the Paying
Agent/Registrar may prescribe; and the Paying Agent/Registrar shall make such transfers and
registrations as herein provided. It shall be the duty of the Paying Agent/Registrar to obtain from
the registered owner and record in the Registration Books the address of the registered owner of
each Certificate to which payments with respect to the Certificates shall be mailed, as herein
provided. The City or its designee shall have the right to inspect the Registration Books during
regular business hours of the Paying Agent/Registrar at its Designated Trust Office, but
otherwise the Paying Agent/Registrar shall keep the Registration Books confidential and, unless
otherwise required by law, shall not permit their inspection by any other entity. Registration of
each Certificate may be transferred in the Registration Books only upon presentation and
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surrender thereof to the Paying Agent/Registrar at its Designated Trust Office for transfer of
registration and cancellation, together with proper written instruments of assignment, in form and
with guarantee of signatures satisfactory to the Paying Agent/Registrar, evidencing the
assignment of such Certificate, or any portion thereof in any Authorized Denomination, to the
assignee or assignees thereof, and the right of such assignee or assignees to have such Certificate
or any such portion thereof registered in the name of such assignee or assignees. Upon the
assignment and transfer of any Certificate or any portion thereof, a new substitute certificate or
certificates shall be issued in exchange therefor in the manner herein provided.
(b) The entity in whose name any Certificate shall be registered in the Registration
Books at any time shall be treated as the absolute owner thereof for all purposes of this
Ordinance, whether or not such Certificate shall be overdue, and the City and the Paying
Agent/Registrar shall not be affected by any notice to the contrary; and payment of, or on
account of, the principal of, premium, if any, and interest on any such certificate shall be made
only to such registered owner. All such payments shall be valid and effect ual to satisfy and
discharge the liability upon such certificate to the extent of the sum or sums so paid.
(c) The City hereby further appoints the Paying Agent/Registrar to act as the paying
agent for paying the principal of and interest on the Certificates, and to act as its agent to
exchange or replace Certificates, all as provided in this Ordinance. The Paying Agent/Registrar
shall keep proper records of all payments made by the City and the Paying Agent/Registrar with
respect to the Certificates, and of all exchanges thereof, and all replacements thereof, as provided
in this Ordinance.
(d) Each Certificate may be exchanged for fully registered certificates in the manner
set forth herein. Each Certificate issued and delivered pursuant to this Ordinance may, up on
surrender thereof at the Designated Trust Office of the Paying Agent/Registrar, together with a
written request therefor duly executed by the registered owner or the assignee or assignees
thereof, or its or their duly authorized attorneys or representatives, with guarantee of signatures
satisfactory to the Paying Agent/Registrar, at the option of the registered owner or such assignee
or assignees, as appropriate, be exchanged for fully registered Certificates, without interest
coupons, in the form prescribed in the FORM OF CERTIFICATE, in an Authorized
Denomination (subject to the requirement hereinafter stated that each substitute Certificate shall
have a single stated maturity date), as requested in writing by such registered owner or such
assignee or assignees, in an aggregate principal amount equal to the principal amount of any
Certificate or Certificates so surrendered, and payable to the appropriate registered owner,
assignee, or assignees, as the case may be. If any Certificate or portion thereof is assigned and
transferred, each Certificate issued in exchange therefor shall have the same principal maturity
date and bear interest at the same rate as the Certificate for which it is being exchanged. Each
substitute Certificate shall bear a letter and/or number to distinguish it from each other
Certificate. The Paying Agent/Registrar shall exchange or r eplace Certificates as provided
herein, and each fully registered Certificate or Certificates delivered in exchange for or
replacement of any Certificate or portion thereof as permitted or required by any provision of
this Ordinance shall constitute one of the Certificates for all purposes of this Ordinance, and may
again be exchanged or replaced. It is specifically provided, however, that any Certificate
delivered in exchange for or replacement of another Certificate prior to the first scheduled
interest payment date on the Certificates (as stated on the face thereof) shall be dated the same
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date as such Certificate, but each substitute Certificate so delivered on or after such first
scheduled interest payment date shall be dated as of the interest payment date preceding the date
on which such substitute Certificate is delivered, unless such substitute Certificate is delivered on
an interest payment date, in which case it shall be dated as of such date of delivery; provided,
however, that if at the time of delivery of any substitute Certificate the interest on the Certificate
for which it is being exchanged has not been paid, then such substitute Certificate shall be dated
as of the date to which such interest has been paid in full. On each substitute Certificate issued
in exchange for or replacement of any Certificate or Certificates issued under this Ordinance
there shall be printed thereon a Paying Agent/Registrar's Authentication Certificate, in the form
hereinafter set forth in the FORM OF CERTIFICATE (the "Authentication Certificate"). An
authorized representative of the Paying Agent/Registrar shall, before the delivery of any such
substitute Certificate, date such substitute Certificate in the manner set forth above, and manually
sign and date the Authentication Certificate, and no such substitute Certificate shall be deemed to
be issued or outstanding unless the Authentication Certificate is so executed. The Paying
Agent/Registrar promptly shall cancel all Certificates surrendered for exchange or replacement.
No additional ordinances, orders, or resolutions need be passed or adopted by the City Council or
any other body or person so as to accomplish the foregoing exchange or replacement of any
Certificates or portion thereof, and the Paying Agent/Registrar shall provide for the printing,
execution, and delivery of the substitute Certificate in the manner prescribed herein. Pursuant to
Chapter 1206, Texas Government Code, the duty of exchange or replacement of any Certificates
as aforesaid is hereby imposed upon the Paying Agent/Registrar, and, upon the execution of
Authentication Certificate, the exchanged or replaced Certificate shall be valid, incontestable,
and enforceable in the same manner and with the same effect as the Certificates which originally
were delivered pursuant to this Ordinance, approved by the Attorney General, and registered by
the Comptroller of Public Accounts. Neither the City nor the Paying Agent/Registrar shall be
required to transfer or exchange any Certificate so selected for redemption, in whole or in part,
within 45 calendar days of the date fixed for redemption; provided, however, such limitation of
transfer shall not be applicable to an exchange by the registered owner of the uncalled principal
of a Certificate.
(e) All Certificates issued in exchange or replacement of any other Certificate or
portion thereof, (i) shall be issued in fully registered form, without interes t coupons, with the
principal of and interest on such Certificates to be payable only to the registered owners thereof,
(ii) may be redeemed prior to their scheduled maturities, (iii) may be transferred and assigned,
(iv) may be exchanged for other Certificates, (v) shall have the characteristics, (vi) shall be
signed and sealed, and (vii) the principal of and interest on the Certificates shall be payable, all
as provided, and in the manner required or indicated, in the FORM OF CERTIFICATE.
(f) The City shall pay the Paying Agent/Registrar's reasonable and customary fees
and charges for making transfers of Certificates, but the registered owner of any Certificate
requesting such transfer shall pay any taxes or other governmental charges required to be paid
with respect thereto. The registered owner of any Certificates requesting any exchange shall pay
the Paying Agent/Registrar's reasonable and standard or customary fees and charges for
exchanging any such certificate or portion thereof, together with any taxes or governmental
charges required to be paid with respect thereto, all as a condition precedent to the exercise of
such privilege of exchange, except, however, that in the case of the exchange of an assigned and
transferred Certificate or Certificates or an y portion or portions thereof in an Authorized
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Denomination, as provided in this Ordinance, such fees and charges will be paid by the City. In
addition, the City hereby covenants with the registered owners of the Certificates that it will (i)
pay the reasonable and standard or customary fees and charges of the Paying Agent/Registrar for
its services with respect to the payment of the principal of and interest on Certificates, when due,
and (ii) pay the fees and charges of the Paying Agent/Registrar for ser vices with respect to the
transfer or registration of Certificates solely to the extent above provided, and with respect to the
exchange of Certificates solely to the extent above provided.
(g) The City covenants with the registered owners of the Certificates that at all times
while the Certificates are outstanding the City will provide a competent and legally qualified
bank, trust company, financial institution, or other agency to act as and perform the services of
Paying Agent/Registrar for the Certificates under this Ordinance, and that the Paying
Agent/Registrar will be one entity. The City reserves the right to, and may, at its option, change
the Paying Agent/Registrar upon not less than sixty days written notice to the Paying
Agent/Registrar. In the event that the entity at any time acting as Paying Agent/Registrar (or its
successor by merger, acquisition, or other method) should resign or otherwise cease to act as
such, the City covenants that it will promptly appoint a competent and legally qualified national
or state banking institution which shall be a corporation organized and doing business under the
laws of the United States of America or of any state, authorized under such laws to exercise trust
powers, subject to supervision or examination by federal or state authority, and whose
qualifications substantially are similar to the previous Paying Agent/Registrar to act as Paying
Agent/Registrar under this Ordinance. Upon any change in the Paying Agent/Registrar, the
previous Paying Agent/Registrar promptly shall transfer and deliver the Registration Books (or a
copy thereof), along with all other pertinent books and records relating to the Certificates, to the
new Paying Agent/Registrar designated and appointed by the City. Upon any change in the
Paying Agent/Registrar, the City promptly will cause a written notice thereof to be sent by the
new Paying Agent/Registrar to each registered owner of the Certificates, by United States mail,
first-class postage prepaid, which notice also shall give the addres s of the new Paying
Agent/Registrar. By accepting the position and performing as such, each Paying Agent/Registrar
shall be deemed to have agreed to the provisions of this Ordinance, and a certified copy of this
Ordinance shall be delivered to each Paying Agent/Registrar.
Section 4. FORM OF CERTIFICATES. The form of the Certificates, including the form
of the Authentication Certificate, the form of Assignment and the form of Registration
Certificate of the Comptroller of Public Accounts of the State of Texas to be attached to the
Certificates initially issued and delivered pursuant to this Ordinance, shall be in substantially the
form as set forth in Exhibit A to this Ordinance, shall be numbered consecutively from R-1
upward, with the Initial Certificate being numbered T-1, with such appropriate variations,
omissions, or insertions as are permitted or required by this Ordinance and with the FORM OF
CERTIFICATE to be modified pursuant to, and completed with information set forth in the
Pricing Certificate. The FORM OF CERTIFICATE as it appears in Exhibit A shall be
completed, amended and modified by Bond Counsel to incorporate the information set forth in
the Pricing Certificate but it is not required for the FORM OF CERTIFICATE to reproduced a s
an exhibit to the Pricing Certificate. The printer of the Certificates is hereby authorized to print
on the Certificates (i) the form of bond counsel's opinion relating to the Certificates, and (ii) an
appropriate statement of insurance furnished by a municipal bond insurance company providing
municipal bond insurance, if any, covering all or any part of the Certificates.
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Section 5. RESERVED.
Section 6. LEVY OF TAX; INTEREST AND SINKING FUND; REVENUE PLEDGE.
(a) That a special fund or account, to be designated the "City of College Station,
Texas Series 2019 Certificate of Obligation Interest and Sinking Fund" (the "Interest and Sinking
Fund") is hereby created and shall be established and maintained by the City. The Interest and
Sinking Fund shall be kept separate and apart from all other funds and accounts of the City, and
shall be used only for paying the interest on and principal of the Certificates. All ad valorem
taxes levied and collected for and on account of the Certificates shall be deposited, as collected,
to the credit of the Interest and Sinking Fund. During each year while any of the Certificates are
outstanding and unpaid, the governing body of the City shall compute and ascertain the rate and
amount of ad valorem tax, based on the latest approved tax rolls of the City, with full allowances
being made for tax delinquencies and the cost of tax collections, which will be sufficient to raise
and produce the money required to pay the interest on the Certificates as such interest comes
due, and to provide a sinking fund to pay the principal (including mandatory sinking fund
redemption payments, if any) of the Certificates as such principal matures or comes due through
operation of the mandatory sinking fund redemption, if any, but never less than 2% of the
original amount of the Certificates as a sinking fund each year. The rate and amount of ad
valorem tax is hereby ordered to be levied against all taxable property in the City for each year
while any of the Certificates is outstanding and unpaid, and the ad valorem tax shall be assessed
and collected each such year and deposited to the credit of the Interest and Sinking Fund. Ad
valorem taxes necessary to pay the interest on and principal of the Certificates, as such interest
comes due and such principal matures, are hereby pledged for such payment, within the limit
prescribed by law.
(b) That the Certificates are additionally secured by and shall be payable from a
limited pledge of Surplus Revenues (not to exceed $1,000). The Surplus Revenues are pledged
by the City pursuant to authority of Chapter 1502, Texas Government Code, specifically Section
1502.058 thereof. The City shall promptly deposit the Surplus Revenues upon their receipt to
the credit of the Interest and Sinking Fund created pursuant to Section 6, to pay the principal and
interest on the Certificates. The amount of Surplus Revenues pledged to the payment of the
Certificates shall not exceed $1,000. If Surplus Revenues or any other lawfully available
revenues, income or resources of the City are deposited or budgeted to be deposited in the
Interest and Sinking Fund in advance of the time when ad valorem taxes are scheduled to be
levied for any year, then the amount of taxes that otherwise would have been required to be
levied pursuant to Section 6 may be reduced to the extent and by the amount of the Surplus
Revenues or other lawfully available revenues, income or resources then on deposit or budgeted
to be deposited to the credit of the Interest and Sinking Fund.
Section 7. TRANSFER. That the City shall do any and all things necessary to
accomplish the transfer of monies to the Interest and Sinking Fund of this issue in ample time to
pay such items of principal and interest due on the Certificates.
Section 8. SECURITY FOR FUNDS. That the Interest and Sinking Fund created by this
Ordinance shall be secured in the manner and to the fullest extent permitted or required by law
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for the security of public funds, and such Interest and Sinking Fund shall be used only for the
purposes and in the manner permitted or required by this Ordinance.
Section 9. DAMAGED, MUTILATED, LOST, STOLEN, OR DESTROYED
CERTIFICATES. (a) Replacement Certificates. That in the event any outstanding Certificate is
damaged, mutilated, lost, stolen, or destroyed, the Paying Agent/Registrar shall cause to be
printed, executed, and delivered, a new Certificate of the same principal amount, maturity, and
interest rate, as the damaged, mutilated, lost, stolen, or destroyed Certificate, in replacement for
such Certificate in the manner hereinafter provided.
(b) Application for Replacement Certificates. That application for replacement of
damaged, mutilated, lost, stolen, or destroyed Certificates shall be made by the registered owner
thereof to the Paying Agent/Registrar. In every case of loss, theft, or destruction of a Certificate,
the registered owner applying for a replacement Certificate shall furnish to the City and to the
Paying Agent/Registrar such security or indemnity as may be required by them to save each of
them harmless from any loss or damage with respect thereto. Also, in every case of loss, theft, or
destruction of a Certificate, the registered owner shall furnish to the City and to the Paying
Agent/Registrar evidence to their satisfaction of the loss, theft, or destruction of such Certificate,
as the case may be. In every case of damage or mutilation of a Certificate, the registered owner
shall surrender to the Paying Agent/Registrar for cancellation the Certificate so damaged or
mutilated.
(c) No Default Occurred. That notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this
Section, in the event any such Certificate shall have matured, and no default has occurred which
is then continuing in the payment of the principal of, redemption premium, if any, or interest on
the Certificate, the City may authorize the payment of the same (without surrender thereof except
in the case of a damaged or mutilated Certificate) instead of issuing a replacement certificate,
provided security or indemnity is furnished as above provided in this Section.
(d) Charge for Issuing Replacement Certificates. That prior to the issuance of any
replacement Certificate, the Paying Agent/Registrar shall charge the registered owner of such
Certificate with all legal, printing, and other expenses in connection therewith. Every
replacement Certificate issued pursuant to the provisions of this Section by virtue of the fact that
any Certificate is lost, stolen, or destroyed shall constitute a contractual obligation of the City
whether or not the lost, stolen, or destroyed Certificate shall be found at any time, or be
enforceable by anyone, and shall be entitled to all the benefits of this Ordinance equally and
proportionately with any and all other Certificates duly issued under this Ordinance.
(e) Authority for Issuing Replacement Certificates. That in accordance with Section
1201.067, Texas Government Code, this Section of this Ordinance shall constitute authority for
the issuance of any such replacement Certificate without necessity of further action by the City
or any other body or person, and the duty of the replacement of such Certificates is hereby
authorized and imposed upon the Paying Agent/Registrar, and the Paying Agent/Registrar shall
authenticate and deliver such Certificates in the form and manner and with the effect, as provided
in Section 5(d) of this Ordinance for Certificates issued in conversion and exchange of other
Certificates.
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Section 10. FEDERAL INCOME TAX MATTERS. That the City covenants to refrain
from any action which would adversely affect, or to take such action as to ensure, the treatment
of the Certificates as obligations described in section 103 of the Code, the interest on which is
not includable in the "gross income" of the holder for purposes of federal income taxation. In
furtherance thereof, the City covenants as follows:
(a) to take any action to assure that no more than 10 percent of the proceeds of the
Certificates (less amounts deposited to a reserve fund, if any) are used for any "private business
use," as defined in section 141(b)(6) of the Code or, if more than 10 percent of the proceeds are
so used, that amounts, whether or not received by the City, with respect to such private business
use, do not, under the terms of this Ordinance or any underlying arrangement, directly or
indirectly, secure or provide for the payment of more than 10 percent of the debt service on the
Certificates, in contravention of section 141(b)(2) of the Code;
(b) to take any action to assure that in the event that the "private business use"
described in subsection (a) hereof exceeds five percent of the proceeds of the Certificates (less
amounts deposited into a reserve fund, if any) then the amount in excess of five percent is used
for a "private business use" which is "related" and not "disproportionate", within the meaning of
section 141(b)(3) of the Code, to the governmental use;
(c) to take any action to assure that no amount which is greater than the lesser of
$5,000,000, or five percent of the proceeds of the Certificates (less amounts deposited into a
reserve fund, if any) is directly or indirectly used to finance loans to persons, other than state or
local governmental units, in contravention of section 141(c) of the Code;
(d) to refrain from taking any action which would otherwise result in the Certificates
being treated as "private activity bonds" within the meaning of section 141(b) of the Code;
(e) to refrain from taking any action that would result in the Certificates being
"federally guaranteed" within the meaning of section 149(b) of the Code;
(f) to refrain from using any portion of the proceeds of the Certificates, directly or
indirectly, to acquire or to replace funds which were used, directly or indirectly, to acquire
investment property (as defined in section 148(b)(2) of the Code) which produces a materially
higher yield over the term of the Certificates, other than investment property acquired with –
(1) proceeds of the Certificates invested for a reasonable temporary period of
three years or less until such proceeds are needed for the purpose for which the
Certificates are issued,
(2) amounts invested in a bona fide debt service fund, within the meaning of
section 1.148-1(b) of the Treasury Regulations, and
(3) amounts deposited in any reasonably required reserve or replacement fund
to the extent such amounts do not exceed 10 percent of the proceeds of the Certificates;
(g) to otherwise restrict the use of the proceeds of the Certificates or amounts treated
as proceeds of the Certificates, as may be necessary, so that the Certificates do not otherwise
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contravene the requirements of section 148 of the Code (relating to arbitrage) and, to the extent
applicable, section 149(d) of the Code; and
(h) to pay to the United States of America at least once during each five-year period
(beginning on the date of delivery of the Certificates) an amount that is at least equal to 90
percent of the "Excess Earnings," within the meaning of section 148(f) of the Code and to pay to
the United States of America, not later than 60 days after the Certificates have been paid in full,
100 percent of the amount then required to be paid as a result of Excess Earnings under section
148(f) of the Code.
For purposes of the foregoing (a) and (b), the City understands that the term "proceeds"
includes "disposition proceeds" as defined in the Treasury Regulations and, in the case of
refunding bonds, transferred proceeds (if any) and proceeds of the refunded bonds expended
prior to the date of issuance of the Certificates. It is the understanding of the City that the
covenants contained herein are intended to assure compliance with the Code and any regulations
or rulings promulgated by the U.S. Department of the Treasury pursuant thereto. In the event
that regulations or rulings are hereafter promulgated which modify or expand provisions of the
Code, as applicable to the Certificates, the City will not be required to comply with any covenant
contained herein to the extent that such failure to comply, in the opinion of nationally-recognized
bond counsel, will not adversely affect the exemption from federal income taxation of interest on
the Certificates under section 103 of the Code. In the event that regulations or rulings are
hereafter promulgated which impose additional requirements which are applicable to the
Certificates, the City agrees to comply with the additional requirements to the extent necessary,
in the opinion of nationally-recognized bond counsel, to preserve the exemption from federal
income taxation of interest on the Certificates under section 103 of the Code. In furtherance of
such intention, the City hereby authorizes and directs the Mayor, the City Manager and any
Assistant City Manager, severally, to execute any documents, certificates or reports required by
the Code, and to make such elections on behalf of the City which may be permitted by the Code
as are consistent with the purpose for the issuance of the Certificates.
In order to facilitate compliance with clause (h) above, a "Rebate Fund" is hereby
established by the City for the sole benefit of the United States of America, and such Fund shall
not be subject to the claim of any other person, including without limitation the bondholders.
The Rebate Fund is established for the additional purpose of compliance with section 148 of the
Code.
Section 11. ALLOCATION OF, AND LIMITATION ON, EXPENDITURES FOR THE
PROJECT. That the City covenants to account for the expenditure of proceeds from the sale of
the Certificates and any investment earnings thereon to be used for the purposes described in
Section 1 of this Ordinance (such purpose referred to in this Section and Section 12 hereof as a
"Project") on its books and records by allocating proceeds to expenditures within 18 months of
the later of the date that (a) the expenditure on a Project is made or (b) such Project is completed.
The foregoing notwithstanding, the City shall not expend such proceeds or investment earnings
more than 60 days after the earlier of (a) the fifth anniversary of the date of delivery of the
Certificates or (b) the date the Certificates are retired, unless the City obtains an opinion of
nationally-recognized bond counsel substantially to the effect that such expenditure will not
adversely affect the tax-exempt status of the Certificates. For purposes hereof, the City shall not
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be obligated to comply with this covenant if it obtains an opinion that such failure to comply will
not adversely affect the excludability for federal income tax purposes from gross income of the
interest.
Section 12. DISPOSITION OF PROJECT. That the City covenants that the property
constituting a Project will not be sold or otherwise disposed in a transaction resulting in the
receipt by the City of cash or other compensation, unless any action taken in connection with
such disposition will not adversely affect the tax-exempt status of the Certificates. For purpose
of the foregoing, the City may rely on an opinion of nationally-recognized bond counsel that the
action taken in connection with such sale or other disposition will not adversely affect the tax-
exempt status of the Certificates. For purposes of the foregoing, the portion of the property
comprising personal property and disposed in the ordinary course shall not be treated as a
transaction resulting in the receipt of cash or other compensation. For purposes hereof, the City
shall not be obligated to comply with this covenant if it obtains an opinion that such failure to
comply will not adversely affect the excludability for federal income tax purposes from gross
income of the interest.
Section 13. PROCEDURES TO MONITOR COMPLIANCE WITH TAX
COVENANTS. The City hereby adopts the procedures attached hereto as Exhibit B as a means
of monitoring compliance with the federal tax covenants made by the City herein.
Section 14. CUSTODY, APPROVAL, AND REGISTRATION OF CERTIFICATES.
That the Assistant City Manager of the City is hereby authorized to have control of the
Certificates initially issued and delivered hereunder and all necessary records and proceedings
pertaining to the Certificates pending their delivery and their investigation, examination, and
approval by the Attorney General of the State of Texas, and their registration by the Comptroller
of Public Accounts of the State of Texas. Upon registration of the Certificates said Comptroller
of Public Accounts (or a deputy designated in writing to act for said Comptroller) shall manually
sign the Comptroller's Registration Certificate attached to such Certificates, and the seal of said
Comptroller shall be impressed, or placed in facsimile, on such certificate. The Certificates thus
registered shall remain in the custody of the Assistant City Manager (or the designee thereof)
until delivered to the Purchaser (as defined in Section 18 of this Ordinance).
Section 15. DTC REGISTRATION. That the Certificates initially shall be issued and
delivered in such manner that no physical distribution of the Certificates will be made to the
public, and The Depository Trust Company ("DTC"), New York, New York, initially will act as
depository for the Certificates. DTC has represented that it is a limited purpose trust company
incorporated under the laws of the State of New York, a member of the Federal Reserve System,
a "clearing corporation" within the meaning of the New York Uniform Commercial Code, and a
"clearing agency" registered under Section 17A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, and the City accepts, but in no way verifies, such representations. The Certificates
initially authorized by this Ordinance shall be delivered to and registered in the name of CEDE
& CO., the nominee of DTC. It is expected that DTC will hold the Certificates on behalf of the
Purchaser and its participants. So long as each Certificate is registered in the name of CEDE &
CO., the Paying Agent/Registrar shall treat and deal with DTC the same in all respects as if it
were the actual and beneficial owner thereof. It is expected that DTC will maintain a book -entry
system which will identify ownership of the Certificates in Authorized Denominations, with
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transfers of ownership being effected on the records of DTC and its participants pursuant to rules
and regulations established by them, and that the Certificates initially deposited with DTC shall
be immobilized and not be further exchanged for substitute Certificates except as hereinafter
provided. The City is not responsible or liable for any functions of DTC, will not be responsible
for paying any fees or charges with respect to its services, will not be responsible or liable for
maintaining, supervising, or reviewing the records of DTC or its participants, or protecting any
interests or rights of the beneficial owners of the Certificates. It shall be the duty of the DTC
Participants, as defined in the Official Statement herein approved, to make all arrangements with
DTC to establish this book-entry system, the beneficial ownership of the Certificates, and the
method of paying the fees and charges of DTC. The City does not represent, nor does it in any
way covenant that the initial book-entry system established with DTC will be maintained in the
future. Notwithstanding the initial establishment of the foregoing book-entry system with DTC,
if for any reason any of the originally delivered Certificates is duly filed with the Paying
Agent/Registrar with proper request for transfer and substitution, as provided for in this
Ordinance, substitute Certificates will be duly delivered as provided in this Ordinance, and there
will be no assurance or representation that any book-entry system will be maintained for such
Certificates. In connection with the initial establishment of the foregoing book-entry system
with DTC, the City heretofore has executed a "Blanket Letter of Representations" prepared by
DTC in order to implement the book-entry system described above.
Section 16. CONTINUING DISCLOSURE OBLIGATION PURSUANT TO RULE
15C2-12 (17 C.F.R. § 240.15C2-12).
(a) Annual Reports.
(i) The City will provide certain updated financial information and operating
data to the MSRB on an annual basis in an electronic format that is prescribed by the
MSRB and available via the Electronic Municipal Market Access System ("EMMA") at
www.emma.msrb.org. The information to be updated includes all quantitative financial
information and operating data with respect to the City of the general type included in the
Official Statement under Tables numbered 1 through 6; 8 through 20 and in Appendix B.
The City will update and provide the information in Tables 1 through 6 and 8 through 20
within six months after the end of each fiscal year ending in and after 2019. The City will
additionally provide audited financial statements when and if available, and in any event,
within 12 months after the end of each fiscal year ending in or after 2019. If the audit of
such financial statements is not complete within 12 months after any such fiscal year end,
then the City will file unaudited financial statements within such 12 month period and
audited financial statements for the applicable fiscal year, when and if the audit report on
such statements becomes available. Any such financial statements will be prepared in
accordance with the accounting principles described in Appendix B of the Official
Statement or such other accounting principles as the City may be required to employ
from time to time pursuant to State law or regulation.
(ii) The financial information and operating data to be provided may be set
forth in full in one or more documents or may be included by specific reference to any
document available to the public on the MSRB’s Internet Web site or filed with the SEC,
as permitted by the Rule. If the City changes its fiscal year, it will notify the MSRB of
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the change (and of the date of the new fiscal year end) prior to the next date by which the
City otherwise would be required to provide financial information and operating data
pursuant to this Section. The financial information and operating data to be provided
pursuant to this Section may be set forth in full in one or more documents or may be
included by specific reference to any document that is available to the public on the
MSRB's internet website or filed with the SEC. All documents provided to the MSRB
pursuant to this Section shall be accompanied by identifying information as prescribed by
the MSRB.
(b) Event Notices. The City shall notify the MSRB in an electronic format as
prescribed by the MSRB, in a timely manner (but not in excess of ten Business Days after the
occurrence of the event) of any of the following events with respect to the Certificates:
1. Principal and interest payment delinquencies;
2. Non-payment related defaults, if material;
3. Unscheduled draws on debt service reserves reflecting financial
difficulties;
4. Unscheduled draws on credit enhancements reflecting financial
difficulties;
5. Substitution of credit or liquidity providers, or their failure to perform;
6. Adverse tax opinions or the issuance by the Internal Revenue Service of
proposed or final determinations of taxability, Notices of Proposed Issue
(IRS Form 5701–TEB) or other material notices or determinations with
respect to the tax status of the Certificates, or other material events
affecting the tax status of the Certificates;
7. Modifications to rights of Certificateholders, if material;
8. Certificate calls, if material, and tender offers;
9. Defeasances;
10. Release, substitution, or sale of property securing repayment of the
Certificates, if material;
11. Rating changes;
12. Bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership or similar event of an obligated
person (which is considered to occur when any of the following occur: the
appointment of a receiver, fiscal agent, or similar officer for the City in a
proceeding under the United States Bankruptcy Code or in any other
proceeding under state or federal law in which a court or governmental
authority has assumed jurisdiction over substantially all of the assets or
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business of the City, or if such jurisdiction has been assumed by leaving
the existing governing body and officials or officers in possession but
subject to the supervision and orders of a court or governmental authority,
or the entry of an order confirming a plan of reorganization, arrangement,
or liquidation by a court or governmental authority having supervision or
jurisdiction over substantially all of the assets or business of the City);
13. The consummation of a merger, consolidation, or acquisition involving an
obligated person or the sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the
obligated person, other than in the ordinary course of business, the entry
into a definitive agreement to undertake such an action or the termination
of a definitive agreement relating to any such actions, other than pursuant
to its terms, if material;
14. Appointment of a successor or additional trustee or the change of name of
a trustee, if material.
15. Incurrence of a Financial Obligation of the City, if material, or agreement
to covenants, events of default, remedies, priority rights, or other similar
terms of a Financial Obligation of the City, any of which affect
Bondholders, if material.
16. Default, event of acceleration, termination event, modification of terms, or
other similar events under the terms of a Financial Obligation of the City,
any of which reflect financial difficulties.
The City shall notify the MSRB, in a timely manner, of any failure by the City to provide
financial information or operating data in accordance with this Section by the time required by
such subsection.
(c) Limitations, Disclaimers, and Amendments. (i) The City shall be obligated to
observe and perform the covenants specified in this Section for so long as, but only for so
long as, the City remains an "obligated person" with respect to the Certificates within the
meaning of the Rule, except that the City in any event will give notice of any deposit
made in accordance with this Ordinance or applicable law that causes Certificates no
longer to be outstanding.
(ii) The provisions of this Section are for the sole benefit of the registered
owners and beneficial owners of the Certificates, and nothing in this Section, express or
implied, shall give any benefit or any legal or equitable right, remedy, or claim hereunder
to any other person. The City undertakes to provide only the financial information,
operating data, financial statements, and notices which it has expressly agreed to provide
pursuant to this Section and does not hereby undertake to provide any other information
that may be relevant or material to a complete presentation of the City's financial results,
condition, or prospects or hereby undertake to update any information provided in
accordance with this Section or otherwise, except as expressly provided herein. The City
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does not make any representation or warranty concerning such information or its
usefulness to a decision to invest in or sell Certificates at any future date.
(iii) UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHALL THE CITY BE LIABLE TO
THE REGISTERED OWNER OR BENEFICIAL OWNER OF ANY CERTIFICATE
OR ANY OTHER PERSON, IN CONTRACT OR TORT, FOR DAMAGES
RESULTING IN WHOLE OR IN PART FROM ANY BREACH BY THE CITY,
WHETHER NEGLIGENT OR WITHOUT FAULT ON ITS PART, OF ANY
COVENANT SPECIFIED IN THIS SECTION, BUT EVERY RIGHT AND REMEDY
OF ANY SUCH PERSON, IN CONTRACT OR TORT, FOR OR ON ACCOUNT OF
ANY SUCH BREACH SHALL BE LIMITED TO AN ACTION FOR MANDAMUS
OR SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE.
(iv) No default by the City in observing or performing its obligations under
this Section shall comprise a breach of or default under this Ordinance for purposes of
any other provision of this Ordinance. Nothing in this Section is intended or shall act to
disclaim, waive, or otherwise limit the duties of the City under federal and state securities
laws.
(v) Should the Rule be amended to obligate the City to make filings with or
provide notices to entities other than the MSRB, the City hereby agrees to undertake such
obligation with respect to the Certificates in accordance with the Rule as amended. The
provisions of this Section may be amended by the City from time to time to adapt to
changed circumstances that arise from a change in legal requirements, a change in law, or
a change in the identity, nature, status, or type of operations of the City, but only if (1) the
provisions of this Section, as so amended, would have permitted an underwriter to
purchase or sell Certificates in the primary offering of the Certificates in compliance with
the Rule, taking into account any amendments or interpretations of the Rule since such
offering as well as such changed circumstances and (2) either (a) the registered owners of
a majority in aggregate principal amount (or any greater amount required by any other
provision of this Ordinance that authorizes such an amendment) of the outstanding
Certificates consent to such amendment or (b) a person that is unaffiliated with the City
(such as nationally recognized bond counsel) determined that such amendment will not
materially impair the interest of the registered owners and beneficial owners of the
Certificates. If the City so amends the provisions of this Section, it shall include with any
amended financial information or operating data next provided in accordance with
subsection (b) of this Section an explanation, in narrative form, of the reason for the
amendment and of the impact of any change in the type of financial information or
operating data so provided. The City may also amend or repeal the provisions of this
continuing disclosure agreement if the SEC amends or repeals the applicable provision of
the Rule or a court of final jurisdiction enters judgment that such provisions of the Rule
are invalid, but only if and to the extent that the provisions of this sentence would not
prevent an underwriter from lawfully purchasing or selling Certificates in the primary
offering of the Certificates.
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(d) Procedures to Monitor Compliance with Continuing Disclosure Covenants. The
City hereby adopts the procedures attached hereto as Exhibit B as a means of monitoring
compliance with the continuing disclosure covenants made by the City herein.
Section 17. DEFEASANCE. (a) Deemed Paid. Any Certificate and the interest thereon
shall be deemed to be paid, retired and no longer outstanding (a "Defeased Certificate") within
the meaning of this Ordinance, except to the extent provided in subsection (e) of this Section,
when payment of the principal of such Certificate, plus interest thereon to the due date (whether
such due date be by reason of maturity or otherwise) either (i) shall have been made or caused to
be made in accordance with the terms thereof, or (ii) shall have been provided for on or before
such due date by irrevocably depositing with or making available to the Paying Agent/Registrar
in accordance with an escrow agreement or other instrument (the "Future Escrow Agreement")
for such payment (1) lawful money of the United States of America sufficient to make such
payment or (2) Defeasance Securities that mature as to principal and interest in such amounts
and at such times as will insure the availability, without reinvestment, of sufficient money to
provide for such payment, and when proper arrangements have been made by the City with the
Paying Agent/Registrar for the payment of its services until all Defeased Certificates shall have
become due and payable. At such time as a Certificate shall be deemed to be a Defeased
Certificate hereunder, as aforesaid, such Certificate and the interest thereon shall no longer b e
secured by, payable from, or entitled to the benefits of, the ad valorem taxes herein levied and
pledged or the pledge of Surplus Revenues as provided in this Ordinance, and such principal and
interest shall be payable solely from such money or Defeasance Securities.
(b) Investments. Any moneys so deposited with the Paying Agent/Registrar may at
the written direction of the City be invested in Defeasance Securities, maturing in the amounts
and times as hereinbefore set forth, and all income from such Defeasance Securities received by
the Paying Agent/Registrar that is not required for the payment of the Certificates and interest
thereon, with respect to which such money has been so deposited, shall be turned over to the
City, or deposited as directed in writing by the City. Any Future Escrow Agreement pursuant to
which the money and/or Defeasance Securities are held for the payment of Defeased Certificates
may contain provisions permitting the investment or reinvestment of such moneys in Defeasance
Securities or the substitution of other Defeasance Securities upon the satisfaction of the
requirements specified in subsection (a)(i) or (ii) above. All income from such Defeasance
Securities received by the Paying Agent/Registrar which is not required for the payment of the
Defeased Securities, with respect to which such money has been so deposited, shall be remitted
to the City or deposited as directed in writing by the City.
(c) Selection of Defeased Certificates. In the event that the City elects to defease less
than all of the principal amount of Certificates of a maturity, the Paying Agent/Registrar shall
select, or cause to be selected, such amount of Certificates by such random method as it deems
fair and appropriate.
(d) Defeasance Securities. The term "Defeasance Securities" means (i) direct,
noncallable obligations of the United States of America, including obligations that are
unconditionally guaranteed by the United States of America, (ii) noncallable obligations of an
agency or instrumentality of the United States, including obligations that are unconditionally
guaranteed or insured by the agency or instrumentality and that, on the date the governing body
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of the City adopts or approves the proceedings authorizing the issuance of refunding bonds, are
rated as to investment quality by a nationally recognized investment rating firm not less than
AAA or its equivalent; (iii) noncallable obligations of a state or an agency or a county,
municipality, or other political subdivision of a state that have been refunded and that, on the
date the governing body of the City adopts or approves the proceedings authorizing the issuance
of refunding bonds, are rated as to investment quality by a nationally recognized investment
rating firm not less than AAA or its equivalent and (iv) any securities and obligations now or
hereafter authorized by State law that are eligible to refund, retire or otherwise discharge
obligations such as the Certificates.
(e) Continuing Duty of Paying Agent/Registrar. Until all Certificates defeased under
this Section of this Ordinance shall become due and payable, the Paying Agent/Registrar for
such Certificates shall perform the services of Paying Agent/Registrar for such Certificates the
same as if they had not been defeased, and the City shall make proper arrangements to provide
and pay for such services.
(f) The Pricing Officer is hereby authorized to modify the securities that are eligible
as Defeasance Securities and any such modification shall described in the Pricing Certificate.
Section 18. SALE OF CERTIFICATES; OFFICIAL STATEMENT. (a) The Certificates
may be sold by public offering (either through a negotiated or competitive offering) and the
terms and provisions of which are to be determined by the Pricing Officer in accordance with
Section 2 hereof, and in which the purchasers of the Certificates are designated. The Certificates
may be sold pursuant to a purchase agreement or notice of sale and bidding instructions
(collectively, the "Purchase Agreement") which the Pricing Officer is hereby authorized to
execute and deliver and in which the Purchaser of the Certificates shall be designated. The
Certificates shall initially be registered in the name of the Purchaser thereof as set forth in the
Pricing Certificate.
(b) The City hereby approves the form and content of the draft preliminary official
statement relating to the Certificates in the form attached hereto as Exhibit C and any addenda,
supplement or amendment thereto, and deems final the preliminary official statement and
approves the distribution of such preliminary official statement in the reoffering of the
Certificates by the Purchaser, with such changes therein or additions thereto as the Pricing
Officer executing the same may deem advisable or as are required by the Rule. The Pricing
Officer is hereby authorized, in the name and on behalf of the City, to approve, distribute, and
deliver a final preliminary official statement and a final official statement relating to the
Certificates to be used by the Purchaser in the marketing of the Certificates.
(c) The Pricing Officer is authorized, in connection with effecting the sale of the
Certificates, to obtain from a municipal bond insurance company so designated in the Pricing
Certificate (the "Insurer") a municipal bond insurance policy (the "Insurance Policy") in support
of the Certificates. To that end, should the Pricing Officer exercise such authority and commit
the City to obtain a municipal bond insurance policy, for so long as the Insurance Policy is in
effect, the requirements of the Insurer relating to the issuance of the Insurance Policy are
incorporated by reference into this Ordinance and made a part hereof for all purposes,
notwithstanding any other provision of this Ordinance to the contrary. The Pricing Officer shall
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have the authority to execute any documents to effect the issuance of the Insurance Policy by the
Insurer.
(d) The Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem, the City Manager, the Assistant City Manager,
Director of Finance and City Secretary, shall be and they are hereby expressly authorized,
empowered and directed from time to time and at any time to do and perform all such acts and
things and to execute, acknowledge and deliver in the name and under the corporate seal and on
behalf of the City a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement, in the form presented at the meeting at
which this Ordinance is adopted, with the Paying Agent/Registrar and all other instruments,
whether or not herein mentioned, as may be necessary or desirable in order to carry out the terms
and provisions of this Ordinance, the Certificates, the sale of the Certificates, the Purchase
Agreement and the Official Statement. In case any officer whose signature shall appear on any
Certificate shall cease to be such officer before the delivery of such Certificate, such signature
shall nevertheless be valid and sufficient for all purposes the same as if such officer had
remained in office until such delivery.
Section 19. FURTHER PROCEDURES. That the Mayor, the City Secretary, the City
Manager, the Assistant City Manager, and Director of Finance, shall be and they are hereby
expressly authorized, empowered, and directed from time to time and at any time to do and
perform all such acts and things and to execute, acknowledge, and deliver in the name and under
the corporate seal and on behalf of the City all such instruments, whether or not herein
mentioned, as may be necessary or desirable in order to carry out the terms and provisions of this
Ordinance, and the sale and delivery of the Certificates and fixing all details in connection
therewith. The City Council hereby authorizes the payment of the fee of the Office of the
Attorney General of the State of Texas for the examination of the proceedings relating to the
issuance of the Certificates, in the amount determined in accordance with the provisions of
Section 1202.004, Texas Government Code.
Section 20. CONSTRUCTION FUND; USE OF PROCEEDS.
(a) The City hereby creates and establishes and shall maintain on the books of the
City a separate fund to be entitled the "Series 2019 Certificates of Obligation Construction Fund"
(the "Construction Fund") for use by the City for payment of all lawful costs associated with the
acquisition and construction of the projects as provided in Section 1.
(b) The proceeds from the sale of the Certificates shall be deposited, on the date of
closing, in the manner described in a letter of instructions prepared by the City or on behalf of
the City by the City's financial advisor. The foregoing notwithstanding, any proceeds
representing accrued interest on the Certificates shall be deposited to the credit of the Interest
and Sinking Fund.
Section 21. INTEREST EARNINGS. That the interest earnings derived from the
investment of proceeds from the sale of the Certificates may be used along with other proceeds
for the construction of the permanent improvements set forth in Section 1 hereof for which the
Certificates are issued; provided that after completion of such permanent improvements, if any of
such interest earnings remain on hand, such interest earnings shall be deposited in the Interest
and Sinking Fund. It is further provided, however, that any interest earnings on proceeds which
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are required to be rebated to the United States of America pursuant to this Ordinance hereof in
order to prevent the Certificates from being arbitrage bonds shall be so rebated and not
considered as interest earnings for the purposes of this Section.
Section 22. DEFAULT AND REMEDIES.
(a) Events of Default. Each of the following occurrences or events for the purpose of
this Ordinance is hereby declared to be an Event of Default:
(i) the failure to make payment of the principal of or interest on any of the
Certificates when the same becomes due and payable; or
(ii) default in the performance or observance of any other covenant,
agreement or obligation of the City, the failure to perform which materially, adversely
affects the rights of the registered owners of the Certificates, including, but not limited to,
their prospect or ability to be repaid in accordance with this Ordinance, and the
continuation thereof for a period of 60 days after notice of such default is given by any
registered owner to the City.
(b) Remedies for Default.
(i) Upon the happening of any Event of Default, then and in every case, any
registered owner or an authorized representative thereof, including, but not limited to, a
trustee or trustees therefor, may proceed against the City, or any official, officer or
employee of the City in their official capacity, for the purpose of protecting and enforcing
the rights of the registered owners under this Ordinance, by mandamus or other suit,
action or special proceeding in equity or at law, in any court of competent jurisdiction,
for any relief permitted by law, including the specific performance of any covenant or
agreement contained herein, or thereby to enjoin any act or thing that may b e unlawful or
in violation of any right of the registered owners hereunder or any combination of such
remedies.
(ii) It is provided that all such proceedings shall be instituted and maintained
for the equal benefit of all registered owners of Certificates then outstanding.
(c) Remedies Not Exclusive.
(i) No remedy herein conferred or reserved is intended to be exclusive of any
other available remedy or remedies, but each and every such remedy shall be cumulative
and shall be in addition to every other remedy given hereunder or under the Certificates
or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity; provided, however, that notwithstanding
any other provision of this Ordinance, the right to accelerate the debt evidenced by the
Certificates shall not be available as a remed y under this Ordinance.
(ii) The exercise of any remedy herein conferred or reserved shall not be
deemed a waiver of any other available remedy.
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(iii) By accepting the delivery of a Certificate authorized under this Ordinance,
such registered owner agrees that the certifications required to effectuate any covenants
or representations contained in this Ordinance do not and shall never constitute or give
rise to a personal or pecuniary liability or charge against the officers, employees or
members of the City or the City Council.
(iv) None of the members of the City Council, nor any other official or officer,
agent, or employee of the City, shall be charged personally by the registered owners with
any liability, or be held personally liable to the registered owners under any term or
provision of this Ordinance, or because of any Event of Default or alleged Event of
Default under this Ordinance.
Section 23. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. (a) Preamble. The preamble to this
Ordinance is incorporated by reference and made a part hereof for all purposes.
(b) Titles Not Restrictive. That the titles assigned to the various sections of this
Ordinance are for convenience only and shall not be considered restrictive of the subject matter
of any section or of any part of this Ordinance.
(c) Rules of Construction. The words "herein", "hereof" and "hereunder" and other
words of similar import refer to this Ordinance as a whole and not to any particular section or
other subdivision. Except where the context otherwise requires, terms defined in this Ordinance
to impart the singular number shall be considered to include the plural number and vice versa.
References to any named person means that party and its successors and assigns. References to
any constitutional, statutory or regulatory provision means such provision as it exists on the date
this Ordinance is adopted by the City and any future amendments thereto or successor provisions
thereof. Any reference to "FORM OF CERTIFICATE" shall refer to the form of the Certificates
set forth in Exhibit A to this Ordinance. Any reference to the payment of principal in this
Ordinance shall be deemed to include the payment of any mandatory sinking fund redemption
payments as may be described herein.
(d) Inconsistent Provisions. All ordinances, orders and resolutions, or parts thereof,
which are in conflict or inconsistent with any provision of this Ordinance are hereby repealed
and declared to be inapplicable, and the provisions of this Ordinance shall be and remain
controlling as to the matters prescribed herein.
(e) Severability. If any word, phrase, clause, paragraph, sentence, part, portion, or
provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall be held
to be invalid, the remainder of this Ordinance shall nevertheless be valid and the City hereby
declares that this Ordinance would have been enacted without such invalid word, phrase, clause,
paragraph, sentence, part, portion, or provisions.
(f) Governing Law. This Ordinance shall be construed and enforced in accordance
with the laws of the State of Texas.
(g) Open Meeting. The City officially finds and determines that the meeting at which
this Ordinance is adopted was open to the public; and that public notice of the time, place, and
purpose of such meeting was given, all as required by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.
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(h) Application of Chapter 1208, Government Code. Chapter 1208, Texas
Government Code, applies to the issuance of the Certificates and the pledge of ad valorem taxes
and the Surplus Revenues granted by the City under Section 6(b), and such pledge is therefore
valid, effective, and perfected. If Texas law is amended at any time while the Certificates are
outstanding and unpaid such that the pledge of the ad valorem taxes and Surplus Revenues
granted by the City is to be subject to the filing requirements of Chapter 9, Texas Business &
Commerce Code, then in order to preserve to the Registered Owners of the Certificates the
perfection of the security interest in said pledge, the City agrees to take such measures as it
determines are reasonable and necessary under Texas law to comply with the applicable
provisions of Chapter 9, Texas Business & Commerce Code and enable a filing to perfect the
security interest in said pledge to occur.
(i) Immediate Effect. In accordance with the provisions of Section 1201.028, Texas
Government Code, this Ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its adoption by the City
Council.
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Ordinance
City of College Station, Texas
Certificates of Obligation, Series 2019
SIGNATURE PAGE
PASSED, APPROVED AND EFFECTIVE THIS MAY 13, 2019.
City Secretary; City of College Station Mayor; City of College Station
(CITY SEAL)
APPROVED:
McCall, Parkhurst & Horton L.L.P., Dallas, Texas
Bond Counsel
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EXHIBIT A
FORM OF CERTIFICATE
The form of the Certificates, including the form of Paying Agent/Registrar's
Authentication Certificate, the form of Assignment and the form of Registration Certificate of
the Comptroller of Public Accounts of the State of Texas to be attached only to the Certificates
initially issued and delivered pursuant to this Ordinance, shall be, respectively, substantially as
follows, with such appropriate variations, omissions, or insertions as are permitted or required by
this Ordinance and with the Certificates to be completed with information set forth in the Pricing
Certificate. The Form of Certificate as it appears in this Exhibit A shall be completed, amended
and modified by Bond Counsel to incorporate the information set forth in the Pricing Certificate
but it is not required for the Form of Certificate to reproduced as an exhibit to the Pricing
Certificate.
NO. _____
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF BRAZOS
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION
SERIES 2019
Principal
Amount
$[]
MATURITY DATE INTEREST RATE DELIVERY DATE CUSIP NO.
% [], 2019
REGISTERED OWNER:
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT:
ON THE MATURITY DATE SPECIFIED ABOVE, THE CITY OF COLLEGE
STATION, TEXAS, in Brazos County (the "City"), being a political subdivision of the State of
Texas, hereby promises to pay to the Registered Owner specified above or to the registered
assignee hereof (either being hereinafter called the "registered owner") the Principal Amount
specified above, and to pay interest thereon (calculated on the basis of a 360-day year of twelve
30-day months), from the Delivery Date specified above, to the Maturity Date specified above,
or the date of its redemption prior to scheduled maturity, at the interest rate per annum specified
above, with said interest payable on February 15, 20[20], and semiannually on each August 15
and February 15 thereafter until maturity or prior redemption; except that if this Certificate is
required to be authenticated and the date of its authentication is later than February 15, 20[20],
such interest is payable semiannually on each August 15 and February 15 following such date.
A-2
THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON this Certificate are payable in lawful money
of the United States of America, without exchange or collection charges. At maturity or
redemption prior to maturity, the principal of this Certificate shall be paid to the registered owner
hereof upon presentation and surrender of this Certificate at the designated corporate trust office
in Dallas, Texas (the "Designated Trust Office") of The Bank of New York Mellon Trust
Company, N.A., which is the "Paying Agent/Registrar" for this Certificate. The payment of
interest on this Certificate shall be made by the Paying Agent/Registrar to the registered owner
hereof on each interest payment date by check, dated as of such interest payment date, drawn by
the Paying Agent/Registrar on, and payable solely from, funds of the City required by the
ordinance authorizing the issuance of this Certificate (the "Certificate Ordinance") to be on
deposit with the Paying Agent/Registrar for such purpose as hereinafter provided; and such
check shall be sent by the Paying Agent/Registrar by United States mail, first -class postage
prepaid, on each such interest payment date, to the registered owner hereof, at its address as it
appeared on the last business day of the month preceding each such date (the "Record Date") on
the Registration Books kept by the Paying Agent/Registrar, as hereinafter described. Any
accrued interest due at maturity as provided herein shall be paid to the registered owner upon
presentation and surrender of this Certificate for payment at the Designated Trust Office of the
Paying Agent/Registrar. The City covenants with the registered owner of this Certificate that on
or before each principal and interest payment date for this Certificate it will make available to the
Paying Agent/Registrar, from the "Interest and Sinking Fund" created by the Certificate
Ordinance, the amounts required to provide for the payment, in immediately available funds, of
all principal of and interest on the Certificates, when due.
IN THE EVENT OF NON-PAYMENT of interest on a scheduled payment date, and for
30 days thereafter, a new record date for such interest payment (a "Special Record Date") will be
established by the Paying Agent/Registrar, if and when funds for the payment of such interest
have been received from the City. Notice of the Special Record Date and of the scheduled
payment date of the past due interest ("Special Payment Date", which shall be 15 days after the
Special Record Date) shall be sent at least five business days prior to the Special Record Date by
United States mail, first-class postage prepaid, to the address of each registered owner of a
Certificate appearing on the Registration Books kept by the Paying Agent/Registrar at the close
of business on the last business day next preceding the date of mailing of such notice.
IF THE DATE for the payment of the principal of or interest on this Certificate shall be a
Saturday, Sunday, a legal holiday, or a day on which banking institutions in the city where the
Designated Trust Office of the Paying Agent/Registrar is located are authorized by law or
executive order to close, then the date for such payment shall be the next succeeding day which
is not such a Saturday, Sunday, legal holiday, or day on which banking institutions are
authorized to close; and payment on such date shall have the same force and effect as if made on
the original date payment was due.
THIS CERTIFICATE is one of a Series of Certificates dated as of June 1, 2019,
authorized in accordance with the Constitution and laws of the State of Texas in the principal
amount of $[___], for the purpose of paying contractual obligations to be incurred by the City for
the following public purposes: (i) constructing and improving streets and roads including related
drainage, landscaping, signalization, lighting, pedestrian improvements and signage related
thereto; (ii) designing, constructing, equipping and installing parks and recreation equipment and
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improvements including park infrastructure improvements and park rehabilitation, lighting,
shade structures and pavilions; (iii) purchasing and installing technology improvements
including video surveillance, diagnostic systems, fiber optic infrastructure, fuel system
rehabilitation, and communication equipment; (iv) designing and constructing a new City Hall;
(v) designing and constructing a new police station; (vi) improvements to fleet maintenance
facilities consisting of oil pit and storm drain upgrades; (vii) constructing improvements and
extensions to the City's combined waterworks, sewer and electric systems including distribution,
transmission, system lines, lift stations, metering, wells, plant improvements, and acquisition of
interests in land for such purposes; and (viii) the payment of fiscal, engineering and legal fees
incurred in connection therewith..
ON FEBRUARY 15, 20[], or on any date thereafter, the Certificates of this Series
maturing on February 15, 20[] and thereafter may be redeemed prior to their scheduled
maturities, at the option of the City, in whole, or in part, at par and accrued interest to the date
fixed for redemption. The years of maturity of the Certificates called for redemption at the
option of the City prior to their stated maturity shall be selected by the City. The Certificates or
portions thereof redeemed within a maturity shall be selected by lot or other method by the
Paying Agent/Registrar; provided, that during any period in which ownership of the Certificates
is determined only by a book entry at a securities depository for the Certificates, if fewer than all
of the Certificates of the same maturity and bearing the same interest rate are to be redeemed, the
particular Certificates of such maturity and bearing such interest rate shall be selected in
accordance with the arrangements between the City and the securities depository.
AT LEAST THIRTY days prior to the date fixed for any such redemption, a written
notice of such redemption shall be given to the registered owner of each Certificate or a portion
thereof being called for redemption by depositing such notice in the United States mail, first -
class postage prepaid, addressed to each such registered owner at his address shown on the
Registration Books of the Paying Agent/Registrar. By the date fixed for any such redemption
due provision shall be made by the City with the Paying Agent/Registrar for the payment of the
required redemption price for this Certificate or the portion hereof which is to be so redeemed,
plus accrued interest thereon to the date fixed for redemption. If such notice of redemption is
given, and if due provision for such payment is made, all as provided above, this Certificate, or
the portion hereof which is to be so redeemed, thereby automatically shall be redeemed prior to
its scheduled maturity, and shall not bear interest after the date fixed for its redemption, and shall
not be regarded as being outstanding except for the right of the registered owner to receive the
redemption price plus accrued interest to the date fixed for redemption from the Paying
Agent/Registrar out of the funds provided for such payment. The Paying Agent/Registrar shall
record in the Registration Books all such redemptions of principal of this Certificate or any
portion hereof. If a portion of any Certificate shall be redeemed a substitute Certificate or
Certificates having the same maturity date, bearing interest at the same rate, in Authorized
Denominations, at the written request of the registered owner, and in aggregate principal amount
equal to the unredeemed portion thereof, will be issued to the registered owner upon the
surrender thereof for cancellation, at the expense of the City, all as provided in the Ordinance.
IF AT THE TIME OF MAILING of notice of optional redemption there shall not have
either been deposited with the Paying Agent/Registrar or legally authorized escrow agent
immediately available funds sufficient to redeem all the Certificates called for redemption, such
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notice must state that it is conditional, and is subject to the deposit of the redemption moneys
with the Paying Agent/Registrar or legally authorized escrow agent at or prior to the redemption
date, and such notice shall be of no effect unless such moneys are so deposited on or prior to the
redemption date. If such redemption is not effectuated, the Paying Agent/Registrar shall, within
five days thereafter, give notice in the manner in which the notice of redemption was given that
such moneys were not so received and shall rescind the redemption.
ALL CERTIFICATES OF THIS SERIES are issuable solely as fully registered
certificates, without interest coupons, in Authorized Denominations. As provided in the
Certificate Ordinance, this Certificate may, at the request of the registered owner or the assignee
or assignees hereof, be assigned, transferred, and exchanged for a like aggregate principal
amount of fully registered certificates, without interest coupons, payable to the appropriate
registered owner, assignee, or assignees, as the case may be, having the same maturity date, and
bearing interest at the same rate, in Authorized Denominations as requested in writing by the
appropriate registered owner, assignee, or assignees, as the case may be, upon surrende r of this
Certificate to the Paying Agent/Registrar at its Designated Trust Office for cancellation, all in
accordance with the form and procedures set forth in the Certificate Ordinance. Among other
requirements for such assignment and transfer, this Certificate must be presented and
surrendered to the Paying Agent/Registrar at its Designated Trust Office, together with proper
instruments of assignment, in form and with guarantee of signatures satisfactory to the Paying
Agent/Registrar, evidencing assignment of this Certificate or any portion or portions hereof in an
Authorized Denomination to the assignee or assignees in whose name or names this Certificate
or any such portion or portions hereof is or are to be transferred and registered. The form of
Assignment printed or endorsed on this Certificate may be executed by the registered owner to
evidence the assignment hereof, but such method is not exclusive, and other instruments of
assignment satisfactory to the Paying Agent/Registrar may be used to evide nce the assignment of
this Certificate or any portion or portions hereof from time to time by the registered owner. The
foregoing notwithstanding, in the case of the exchange of an assigned and transferred Certificate
or Certificates or any portion or portions thereof, such fees and charges of the Paying
Agent/Registrar will be paid by the City. The one requesting such exchange shall pay the Paying
Agent/Registrar's reasonable standard or customary fees and charges for exchanging any
Certificate or portion thereof. In any circumstance, any taxes or governmental charges required
to be paid with respect thereto shall be paid by the one requesting such assignment, transfer, or
exchange as a condition precedent to the exercise of such privilege. In any circumstance, neither
the City nor the Paying Agent/Registrar shall be required (1) to make any transfer or exchange
during a period beginning at the opening of business 30 days before the day of the first mailing
of a notice of redemption of Certificates and ending at the close of business on the day of such
mailing, or (2) to transfer or exchange any Certificates so selected for redemption when such
redemption is scheduled to occur within 45 calendar days.
WHENEVER the beneficial ownership of this Certificate is determined by a book entry
at a securities depository for the Certificates, the foregoing requirements of holding, delivering
or transferring this Certificate shall be modified to require the appropriate person or entity to
meet the requirements of the securities depository as to registering or transferring the book entry
to produce the same effect.
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IN THE EVENT any Paying Agent/Registrar for the Certificates is changed by the City,
resigns, or otherwise ceases to act as such, the City has covenanted in the Certificate Ordinance
that it promptly will appoint a competent and legally qualified substitute therefor, and promptly
will cause written notice thereof to be mailed to the registered owners of the Certificates.
IT IS HEREBY certified, recited and covenanted that this Certificate has been duly and
validly authorized, issued, and delivered; that all acts, conditions, and things required or proper
to be performed, exist, and be done precedent to or in the authorization, issuance, and delivery of
this Certificate have been performed, existed, and been done in accordance with law; that this
Certificate is a direct obligation of said City, issued on the full faith and credit thereof; and that
in accordance with the terms of the Certificate Ordinance, annual ad valorem taxes sufficient to
provide for the payment of the interest on and principal of this Certificate, as such interest comes
due and such principal matures, have been levied and ordered to be levied against all taxable
property in said City, and have been pledged for such payment, within the limit prescribed by
law; and that a limited pledge (not to exceed $1,000) of the Surplus Revenues from the operation
of the City's combined municipal electric light and power, waterworks and sewer system
remaining after payment of all operation and maintenance expenses thereof and any other
obligations heretofore or hereafter incurred to which such revenues have been or shall be
encumbered by a lien on and pledge of such revenues superior to the lien on and pledge of such
revenues to the Certificates, have been pledged as additional security for the Certificates.
BY BECOMING the registered owner of this Certificate, the registered owner thereby
acknowledges all of the terms and provisions of the Certificate Ordinance, agrees to be bound by
such terms and provisions, acknowledges that the Certificate Ordinance is duly recorded and
available for inspection in the official minutes and records of the City, and agrees that the terms
and provisions of this Certificate and the Certificate Ordinance constitute a contract between
each registered owner hereof and the City.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Certificate has been signed with the manual or facsimile
signature of the Mayor of the City, attested by the manual or facsimile signature of the City
Secretary, and the official seal of the City has been duly affixed to, or impressed, or placed in
facsimile, on this Certificate.
xxxxx xxxxx
City Secretary; City of College Station Mayor; City of College Station
(SEAL)
FORM OF PAYING AGENT/REGISTRAR'S AUTHENTICATION CERTIFICATE
PAYING AGENT/REGISTRAR'S AUTHENTICATION CERTIFICATE
It is hereby certified that this Certificate of Obligation has been issued under the
provisions of the proceedings adopted by the City as described in the text of this Certificate of
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Obligation; and that this Certificate of Obligation has been issued in exchange for or replacement
of a Certificate of Obligation of an issue which originally was approved by the Attorney General
of the State of Texas and registered by the Comptroller of Public Accounts of the State of Texas.
Dated: _______________ The Bank of New York Mellon
Trust Company, N.A.
Paying Agent/Registrar
By:
Authorized Representative
[FORM OF COMPTROLLER'S CERTIFICATE ATTACHED TO
THE CERTIFICATE (CERTIFICATE NO. T-1) UPON INITIAL DELIVERY THEREOF]
COMPTROLLER'S CERTIFICATE
OFFICE OF COMPTROLLER §
REGISTER NO. ________
STATE OF TEXAS §
I hereby certify that there is on file and of record in my office a certificate of the Attorney
General of the State of Texas to the effect that this Certificate has been examined by him as
required by law, and that he finds that it has been issued in conformity with the Constitution and
laws of the State of Texas, and that it is a valid and binding obligation of the City of College
Station, Texas, payable in the manner provided by and in the ordinance authorizing same, and
said Certificate has this day been registered by me.
WITNESS MY HAND and seal of office at Austin, Texas this ___________________.
__________________________________________
Comptroller of Public Accounts of
the State of Texas
(SEAL)
FORM OF ASSIGNMENT
ASSIGNMENT
For value received, the undersigned hereby sells, assigns and transfers unto:
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Please insert Social Security or Taxpayer Identification Number of Transferee
Please print or type name and address, including zip code of Transferee
the within Certificate and all rights thereunder, and hereby irrevocably constitutes and appoints:
____________________________________, attorney, to register the transfer of the within
Certificate on the books kept for registration thereof, with full power of substitution in the
premises.
Dated: __________________.
Signature Guaranteed:
NOTICE: Signature(s) must be guaranteed
by an eligible guarantor institution
participating in a securities transfer
association recognized signature guarantee
program.
NOTICE: The signature above must
correspond with the name of the registered
owner as it appears upon the front of this
Certificate in every particular, without
alteration or enlargement or any change
whatsoever.
INSERTIONS FOR THE INITIAL CERTIFICATE. The initial Certificate shall be in the
form set forth in paragraph (a) of this Form of Certificate, except that:
i. immediately under the name of the Certificate, the headings "INTEREST
RATE" and "MATURITY DATE" shall both be completed with the words
"As shown below" and "CUSIP NO. _____" shall be deleted.
ii. the first paragraph shall be deleted and the following will be inserted:
THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, in Brazos County, Texas (the "City"),
being a political subdivision of the State of Texas, hereby promises to pay to the Registered
Owner specified above or to the registered assignee hereof (either being hereinafter called the
"registered owner") on the Maturity Dates, in the Principal Amounts and bearing interest at the
per annum Interest Rates set forth in the following schedule:
Maturity
Date
Principal
Amount
Interest
Rate
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The City promises to pay interest on the unpaid principal amount hereof (calculated on
the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months) from the Delivery Date above at the
respective Interest Rate per annum specified above. Interest is payable on February 15, 20[20]
and on each August 15 and February 15 thereafter to the date of payment of the Principal
Amounts specified above, or the date of redemption prior to maturity; except, that if this
Certificate is required to be authenticated and the date of its authentication is later than the first
Record Date (hereinafter defined), such principal amount shall bear interest from the interest
payment date next preceding the date of authentication, unless such date of authentication is after
any Record Date but on or before the next following interest payment date, in which case such
principal amount shall bear interest from such next following interest payment date; provided,
however, that if on the date of authentication hereof the interest on the Certificate or Certificates,
if any, for which this Certificate is being exchanged is due but has not been paid, then this
Certificate shall bear interest from the date to which such interest has been paid in full."
iii. The initial Certificate shall be numbered "T-1."
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EXHIBIT B
PROCEDURES REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL TAX COVENANTS
This Exhibit is intended to assist the City of College Station (the "City") in complying
with the federal income tax covenants and securities disclosure covenants as they apply to the
issuance of tax-exempt debt securities such as the Certificates of Obligation (the "Obligations").
These procedures should be read together with any federal tax certifications, bond covenants,
letters or memoranda from bond counsel and any attachments thereto (collectively, the "Closing
Documents"). Failure to comply with federal guidelines could have serious consequences for
investors, the City and its officials.
These procedures shall apply to the Obligations, until they are superseded by a change in
circumstances at which time the City's bond counsel will propose new procedures to be adopted.
I. FEDERAL TAX LAW
1. Arbitrage Compliance.
Arbitrage refers to the difference between the interest paid on tax-exempt Obligations and
the interest earned by investing the proceeds of tax-exempt Obligations in higher-yielding
investments. Such higher-yielding investments could take the form of loans, securities, real
property, personal property, or other investments that could yield a profit to the City. Federal
income tax laws generally restrict the ability to earn arbitrage utilizing the proceeds of tax -
exempt Obligations. Generally, any profit from investing Obligation proceeds at a yield above
the yield paid on the Obligations belongs to the federal government and must be rebated to the
federal government. If the City fails to comply federal tax guidelines, Obligations could be
deemed to be “arbitrage bonds” by the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”), which would
expose the City to monetary liability from the City’s investors.
The arbitrage yield on the Obligations is set forth on the IRS Form 8038-G.
The Assistant City Manager and the City Treasurer (including such other employees of
the City who report to such officers) (collectively, the "Responsible Person") will review the
Closing Documents periodically (at least once a year) to ascertain if an exception to arbitrage
compliance applies.
a. Procedures applicable to the Obligation. The Responsible Person shall undertake
the following procedures.
i. If the City plans to spend funds currently on hand for a future project with
the intent to later repay such funds from a debt issue, the Responsible
Person shall contact Bond Counsel to obtain advice regarding a
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reimbursement resolution. The Responsible Person shall maintain any
official action of the City (such as a reimbursement resolution) stating the
City's intent to reimburse with the proceeds of the Obligations any amount
expended prior to the Issue Date for the acquisition, renovation or
construction of the Project.
ii. The Responsible Person shall ensure that the applicable information return
(e.g., U.S. Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") Form 8038-G, 8038-GC, or
any successor forms) is timely filed with the IRS.
iii. If proceeds of the Obligations are to be invested in interest -earning
investments, assure that, unless excepted from rebate and yield restriction
under section 148(f) of the Code, excess investment earnings are
computed and paid to the U.S. government at such time and in such
manner as directed by the IRS (i) at least every 5 years after the Issue Date
and (ii) within 30 days after the date the Obligations are retired. If
proceeds of the Obligations are to be invested in interest-earning
investments, the Responsible Person should contact the City's arbitrage
consultant regarding such matters.
iv. The Responsible Person shall monitor all amounts deposited into a sinking
fund or funds pledged (directly or indirectly) to the payment of the
Obligations, such as the Interest and Sinking Fund (the "I&S Fund"), to
assure that the maximum amount invested within such applicable fund at a
yield higher than the yield on the Obligations does not exceed an amount
equal to the debt service on the Obligations in the succeeding 12 month
period plus a carryover amount equal to one-twelfth of the principal and
interest payable on the Obligations for the immediately preceding 12-
month period.
NOTE: the purpose of the I&S Fund is to achieve a proper
matching of revenues with principal and interest payments within
each fiscal year. The I&S Fund should be used a mechanism for
payment of current debt service and not as a long-term investment
fund for debt service many years in the future.
v. The Responsible Person shall ensure that no more than 50% of the
proceeds of the Obligations are invested in an investment with a
guaranteed yield for 4 years or more.
b. With respect to the investment and expenditure of the proceeds of the Obligations
that are issued to finance public improvements or to acquire land or personal
property, the Responsible Person shall undertake the following.
i. The Responsible Person shall instruct the persons who are primarily
responsible for the construction, renovation or acquisition of the facilities
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financed with Obligations (the “Project”) that the Project must (i) proceed
with due diligence toward completion and that (ii) binding contracts for
the expenditure of at least 5% of the proceeds of the Obligations will be
entered into within six (6) months of the date of closing of the Obligations
(the “Issue Date”). The Responsible Person shall monitor that the above
requirements are satisfied.
ii. The Responsible Person shall monitor that at least 85% of the proceeds of
the Obligations to be used for the construction, renovation or acquisition
of the Project are expended within three years of the Issue Date.
iii. The Responsible Person shall monitor investment of proceeds of the
Obligations and restrict the yield of the investments to the yield on the
Obligations after three years of the Issue Date.
iv. To the extent that there are any unspent proceeds of the Obligations at the
time the Obligations are later refunded, or if there are unspent proceeds of
the Obligations that are being refunded by a new issuance of Obligations,
the Responsible Person shall continue monitoring the expenditure of such
unspent proceeds to ensure compliance with federal tax law with respect
to both the refunded Obligations and any Obligations being issued for
refunding purposes, and shall contact Bond Counsel as necessary.
B. Private Business Use.
Generally, the proceeds of tax-exempt Obligations may not inure to the benefit of entities
other than state or local governments (“private business use”). Private business use occurs
whenever Obligation proceeds are used to benefit any entity other than a state or local
government, including nonprofit corporations and the federal government.
A series of Obligations may lose their tax-exempt status if: (i) more than 10% of the
proceeds of the Obligations are to be used for any private business use and the payment of the
principal or interest on more than 10% of the proceeds of the Obligations is secured by or
payable from property used for a private business use, or (ii) the amount of proceeds of the
Obligations used to make loans to borrowers other than state and local governments exceeds the
lesser of 5% of the proceeds or $15 million.
With respect to the use of the facilities financed or refinanced with the proceeds of the
Obligations, the Responsible Person shall undertake the following to ensure the Obligations do
not violate private business use tests.
a. The Responsible Person shall develop procedures or a “tracking system” to
identify, log and record all property financed with tax -exempt debt and identify
the issue of Obligations used to finance such property.
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b. The Responsible Person shall monitor and record the date on which the Project is
substantially complete and available to be used for the purpose intended.
c. The Responsible Person shall monitor and record whether, at any time the
Obligations are outstanding, any person, other than the City, the employees of the
City, the agents of the City or members of the general public has any contractual
right (such as a lease, research contract, naming rights agreement, purchase
contract, management agreement or other service agreement) with respect to any
portion of the Project.
d. Before entering into any private business use arrangement that involves the use of
the Project, the Responsible Person must obtain a description of the proposed
private business use arrangement and determine whether such arrangement, if put
into effect, will be consistent with the restrictions on private business use of the
Project. In connection with the evaluation of any proposed private business use
arrangement, the Responsible Person should consult with Bond Counsel to
discuss whether such arrangement, if put into effect, will be consistent with the
restrictions on private business use of the Project, and, if not, whether any
“remedial action” permitted under federal guidelines may be taken as a means of
enabling such private business use without adversely affecting the tax-exempt
status of the Obligations.
e. The Responsible Person shall monitor and record whether, at any time the
Obligations are outstanding, any person, other than the City, the employees of the
City, the agents of the City or members of the general public has a right to use the
output of the Project (e.g., water, gas, electricity, capacity) on any basis other than
standard rates and charges.
f. The Responsible Person shall monitor and record whether, at any time the
Obligations are outstanding, any person, other than the City, has a naming right
for the Project or any other contractual right granting an intangible benefit.
g. Prior to any sale of property owned b y the City (real or personal), the Responsible
Person must confirm whether such property was financed with tax-exempt debt,
and if so, determine whether the proposed disposition of the property could
impact the tax-exempt status of the series of Obligations that financed the
acquisition of such property.
h. The Responsible Person shall take any action necessary to remediate any failure
to maintain compliance with the covenants contained in the ordinance authorizing
the issuance of the applicable series of Obligations.
C. Record Retention.
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The Responsible Person will maintain or cause to be maintained all records relating to the
investment and expenditure of the proceeds of the Obligations and the use of the Project financed
or refinanced thereby for a period ending three (3) years after the complete extinguishment of the
Obligations. If any portion of the Obligations is refunded with the proceeds of another series of
Obligations, such records shall be maintained until the three (3) years after the refundin g
Obligations mature or are otherwise paid off. Such records can be maintained in paper or
electronic format.
For purposes of these procedures, the Memorandum of Bond Counsel dated December 1,
2011 styled "Certain Federal Income Tax Considerations for Record Retention – Record
Management Program and Periodic Compliance Review" in incorporated herein and should be
reviewed periodically, at least once per year, by the Responsible Person.
D. Responsible Person & Continuity.
Each Responsible Person shall receive appropriate training regarding the City’s
accounting system, contract intake system, facilities management and other systems necessary to
track the investment and expenditure of the proceeds and the use of the facilities financed with
the proceeds of the Obligations. The foregoing notwithstanding, the Responsible Person is
authorized and instructed to retain such experienced advisors and agents as may be necessary to
carry out the purposes of these instructions.
Prior to cessation of employment with the City, the Responsible Person should identify
their successor to maintain compliance with these procedures.
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EXHIBIT C
PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT
PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT
Dated ___________, 2019
NEW ISSUE - Book-Entry-Only
In the opinion of Bond Counsel, interest on the Certificates will be excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes under statutes,
regulations, published rulings and court decisions existing on the date thereof, subject to the matters described under “TAX MATTERS” herein.
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
(a Home-Rule City located in Brazos County, Texas)
$82,095,000*
CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 2019
Dated Date: Date of Delivery Due: February 15, as shown on inside cover
Interest Accrual Date: Date of Delivery
PAYMENT TERMS. . . Interest on the $82,095,000* City of College Station, Texas Certificates of Obligation, Series 2019 (the “Certificates”) will
accrue from the date of delivery, and will be payable February 15 and August 15 of each year commencing February 15, 2020 until maturity or
prior redemption and will be calculated on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months. The Certificates are being issued by
the City of College Station, Texas (the “City”) pursuant to the terms of an ordinance (the “Ordinance”) to be adopted by the governing body of
the Cityon May 13, 2019, and will be calculated on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months. In the Ordinance, the City
Council of the City will delegate authority to certain authorized officials of the City to finalize the pricing of the Certificates. The definitive
Certificates will be initially registered and delivered only to Cede & Co., the nominee of The Depository Trust Company (“DTC”) pursuant to
the Book-Entry-Only System described herein. Beneficial ownership of the Certificates may be acquired in denominations of $5,000 of principal
amount or any integral multiples thereof within a maturity. No physical delivery of the Certificates will be made to the beneficial owners
thereof. Principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the Certificates will be payable by the Paying Agent/Registrar to Cede & Co., which will
make distribution of the amounts so paid to the participating members of DTC for subsequent payment to the beneficial owners of the Certificates.
See “The Certificates - Book-Entry-Only System” herein. The initial Paying Agent/Registrar is The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company,
N.A., Dallas, Texas (see “THE CERTIFICATES - Paying Agent/Registrar”).
AUTHORITY FOR ISSUANCE. . . The Certificates are issued pursuant to the Constitution and general laws of the State of Texas (the “State”),
particularly Subchapter C of Chapter 271, Texas Local Government Code, as amended, and constitute direct obligations of the City of College
Station, Texas (the “City”), payable from a combination of (i) the levy and collection of a direct and continuing ad valorem tax, levied within
the limits prescribed by law, on all taxable property within the City, and (ii) subordinate lien on and pledge of $1,000 of the surplus revenues of
the City’s combined utility system, as provided in the Ordinance (see “The Certificates - Authority for Issuance of the Certificates” and “The
Certificates - Security and Source of Payment”).
PURPOSE. . . Proceeds from the sale of the Certificates will be used for (i) constructing and improving streets and roads including related drainage,
landscaping, signalization, lighting, pedestrian improvements and signage related thereto; (ii) designing, constructing, equipping and installing
parks and recreation equipment and improvements including park infrastructure improvements and park rehabilitation, lighting, shade structures
and pavilions; (iii) purchasing and installing technology improvements including video surveillance, diagnostic systems, fiber optic
infrastructure, fuel system rehabilitation, and communication equipment; (iv) designing and constructing a new City Hall; (v) designing and
constructing a new police station; (vi) improvements to fleet maintenance facilities consisting of oil pit and storm drain upgrades; (vii)
constructing improvements and extensions to the City's combined waterworks, sewer and electric systems including distribution, transmission,
system lines, lift stations, metering, wells, plant improvements, and acquisition of interests in land for such purposes; and (viii) professional
services rendered in relation to such projects and the financing thereof.
CUSIP PREFIX: 194469
MATURITY SCHEDULE & 9 DIGIT CUSIP
See Schedule on page ii
LEGALITY. . . The Certificates are offered for delivery, when issued, and received by the initial purchaser (the “Initial Purchaser”) and subject
to the opinion of the Attorney General of the State of Texas and the opinion of McCall, Parkhurst & Horton L.L.P., Dallas, Texas, Bond Counsel
for the City (see “APPENDIX C – Form Of Opinion Of Bond Counsel”). Certain legal matters will be passed upon for the City by McCall,
Parkhurst & Horton, L.L.P., Dallas, Texas, Disclosure Counsel for the City.
DELIVERY. . . It is expected that the Certificates will be available for delivery through the services of DTC on or about June 10, 2019.
BIDS DUE THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2019, AT 10:00 A.M., CDT
This Preliminary Official Statement and the information contained herein are subject to completion or amendment. These securities may not be sold nor may offers to buy be accepted prior to the time the Official Statement is delivered in final form. Under no circumstances shall this Preliminary Official Statement constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. Ratings:
Moody’s: Applied for
S&P: Applied for
Fitch: Applied for
See “OTHER INFORMATION –
Ratings” herein
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* Preliminary, subject to change. See "CONDITIONS OF SALE - Advanced Adjustment of Principal Amount and/or Types of Bids" and " - POST
BID MODIFICATION" in the Notice of Sale and Bidding Instructions.
CUSIP Prefix: 194469(1)
MATURITY SCHEDULE*
$82,095,000*
Certificates of Obligation, Series 2019
(1) CUSIP numbers have been assigned to the Certificates by CUSIP Global Services, managed by S&P Capital IQ on behalf of the
American Bankers Association, and are included solely for the convenience of the purchasers of the Certificates. Neither the City, the
Financial Advisor nor the Initial Purchaser shall be responsible for the selection or correctness of the CUSIP numbers set forth herein.
OPTIONAL REDEMPTION. . . The City reserves the right, at its option, to redeem Certificates having stated maturities on and after February
15, 2029, in whole or in part in principal amounts of $5,000 or any integral multiple thereof, on February 15, 2028, or any date thereafter, at
the par value thereof plus accrued interest to the date of redemption (see “THE CERTIFICATES – Optional Redemption”).
MANDATORY SINKING FUND REDEMPTION . . . In addition to the foregoing optional redemption provision, if in connection with the pricing of
the Certificates the principal amounts designated in the Maturity Schedule herein are combined to create Term Certificates, each such Term
Certificate shall be subject to mandatory sinking fund redemption commencing on February 15 of the first year which has been combined to form
such Term Certificate and continuing on February 15 in each year thereafter until the stated maturity date of that Term Certificate, and the amount
required to be redeemed in any year shall be equal to the principal amount for such year set forth in the serial maturity schedule on the inside
cover. Term Certificates to be redeemed in any year by mandatory sinking fund redemption shall be redeemed at par and shall be selected by lot
from the Term Certificates then subject to redemption (see “THE CERTIFICATES - Mandatory Sinking Fund Redemption”).
* Preliminary, subject to change. See "CONDITIONS OF SALE - Advanced Adjustment of Principal Amount and/or Types of Bids" and " -
Post Bid Modification" in the Notice of Sale and Bidding Instructions.
Due Interest
Feb. 15 Principal Rate Yield CUSIP
(1)
2020 3,545,000$
2021 4,050,000
2022 4,120,000
2023 4,215,000
2024 4,295,000
2025 4,400,000
2026 4,495,000
2027 3,370,000
2028 3,455,000
2029 3,540,000
2030 3,640,000
2031 3,755,000
2032 3,870,000
2033 4,005,000
2034 4,145,000
2035 4,295,000
2036 4,465,000
2037 4,630,000
2038 4,805,000
2039 5,000,000
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For purposes of compliance with Rule 15c2-12 of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, as amended and in effect on the date hereof (the “Rule”),
this document constitutes a Preliminary Official Statement of the City with respect to the Certificates that has been deemed “final” by the City as of its date except
for the omission of no more than the information permitted by the Rule.
This Official Statement, which includes the cover page and the Appendices hereto, does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy in
any jurisdiction to any person to whom it is unlawful to make such offer, solicitation or sale. No dealer, broker, salesperson or other person has been
authorized to give information or to make any representation other than those contained in this Official Statement, and, if given or made, such other information
or representations must not be relied upon.
The information set forth herein has been obtained from the City and other sources believed to be reliable, but such information is not guaranteed as to
accuracy or completeness and is not to be construed as the promise or guarantee of the Financial Advisor. This Official Statement contains, in part, estimates
and matters of opinion which are not intended as statements of fact, and no representation is made as to the correctness of such estimates and opinions, or
that they will be realized. CUSIP numbers have been assigned to this issue by CUSIP Global Services, and are included solely for the convenience of the
owners of the Certificates. Neither the City, the Financial Advisor nor the Initial Purchaser shall be responsible for the selection or correctness of the CUSIP
numbers shown on the inside cover page.
The information and expressions of opinion contained herein are subject to change without notice, and neither the delivery of this Official Statement nor any
sale made hereunder will, under any circumstances, create any implication that there has been no change in the affairs of the City or other matters described.
In connection with this offering, the Initial Purchaser may over-allot or effect transactions which stabilize the market price of the issue at a level above that
which might otherwise prevail in the open market. Such stabilizing, if commenced, may be discontinued at any time.
The Certificates are exempt from registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission and consequently have not been registered therewith. The
registration, qualification, or exemption of the Certificates in accordance with applicable securities law provisions of the jurisdiction in which these securities
have been registered or exempted should not be regarded as a recommendation thereof.
NEITHER THE CITY, ITS FINANCIAL ADVISOR NOR THE INITIAL PURCHASER MAKE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS OFFICIAL STATEMENT REGARDING THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY (“DTC”) OR ITS BOOK-
ENTRY-ONLY SYSTEM.
Any information and expressions of opinion herein contained are subject to change without notice, and neither the delivery of this Official Statement nor any
sale made hereunder shall, under any circumstances, create any implication that there has been no change in the affairs of the City or other matters described
herein since the date hereof.
The Initial Purchaser has provided the following sentence for inclusion in this Official Statement. The Initial Purchaser has reviewed the information in this
Official Statement in accordance with, and as part of, their responsibilities to investors under the federal securities laws as applied to the facts and
circumstances of this transaction, but the Initial Purchaser does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of such information.
THIS OFFICIAL STATEMENT CONTAINS “FORWARD-LOOKING” STATEMENTS WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 21E OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED. SUCH STATEMENTS MAY INVOLVE KNOWN AND UNKNOWN RISKS, UNCERTAINTIES AND OTHER
FACTORS WHICH MAY CAUSE THE ACTUAL RESULTS, PERFORMANCE AND ACHIEVEMENTS TO BE DIFFERENT FROM THE FUTURE RESULTS,
PERFORMANCE AND ACHIEVEMENTS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED BY SUCH FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. INVESTORS ARE CAUTIONED
THAT THE ACTUAL RESULTS COULD DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THOSE SET FORTH IN THE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. See “OTHER
INFORMATION – FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS DISCLAIMER” herein.
References to web site addresses presented herein are for informational purposes only and may be in the form of a hyperlink solely for the reader’s convenience.
Unless specified otherwise, such web sites and the information or links contained therein are not incorporated into, and are not part of, this final official
statement for purposes of, and as that term is defined in, SEC Rule 15c2-12.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
MATURITY SCHEDULE ............................................... ii
OFFICIAL STATEMENT SUMMARY ......................... 5
SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION ............................. 6
GENERAL FUND CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT SUMMARY 6
UTILITY SYSTEM CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
............................................................................... 7
CITY OFFICIALS, STAFF AND CONSULTANTS ..... 7
ELECTED OFFICIALS ...................................................... 7
SELECTED ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ................................ 8
CONSULTANTS AND ADVISORS ....................................... 8
INTRODUCTION ............................................................ 9
THE CERTIFICATES ..................................................... 9
TAX INFORMATION ................................................... 13
TABLE 1 - VALUATION, EXEMPTIONS AND GENERAL
OBLIGATION DEBT ............................................... 18
TABLE 2 - TAXABLE ASSESSED VALUATIONS BY
CATEGORY ........................................................... 20
TABLE 3 - VALUATION AND GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT
HISTORY ............................................................... 21
TABLE 4 - TAX RATE, LEVY AND COLLECTION
HISTORY .............................................................. 21
TABLE 5 - TEN LARGEST TAXPAYERS ......................... 21
TABLE 6 - TAX ADEQUACY ........................................ 22
TABLE 7 - ESTIMATED OVERLAPPING DEBT ................ 22
DEBT INFORMATION ................................................. 23
TABLE 8 - PRO-FORMA AD VALOREM TAX DEBT SERVICE
REQUIREMENTS ..................................................... 23
TABLE 9 - INTEREST AND SINKING FUND BUDGET
PROJECTION ....................................................... 24
TABLE 10 – SELF-SUPPORTING DEBT .......................... 24
TABLE 11 - AUTHORIZED BUT UNISSUED TAX BONDS . 24
ANTICIPATED ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION
DEBT ................................................................... 24
OTHER OBLIGATIONS ................................................... 25
PENSION FUND ............................................................ 25
OTHER POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS .......................... 28
FINANCIAL INFORMATION ..................................... 33
TABLE 12 - GENERAL FUND REVENUES AND
EXPENDITURE HISTORY ........................................ 33
TABLE 13 - MUNICIPAL SALES TAX HISTORY ............. 34
FINANCIAL POLICIES .................................................... 34
THE COMBINED UTILITY SYSTEM ....................... 35
WATERWORKS SYSTEM ............................................... 35
WASTEWATER SYSTEM ............................................... 36
ELECTRIC SUPPLY SOURCE .......................................... 36
WIND WATT RATES .................................................... 37
TABLE 14 - HISTORICAL UTILITY USERS ...................... 37
TABLE 15 - TEN LARGEST UTILITY CUSTOMERS .......... 38
TABLE 16 - CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS . 38
TABLE 17 – VALUE OF THE SYSTEM ............................. 38
TABLE 18 – CITY’S EQUITY IN THE SYSTEM ................. 39
TABLE 19 – UTILITY REVENUE BOND AND SYSTEM
SUPPORTED CERTIFICATE DEBT SERVICE ............. 39
INVESTMENTS ............................................................. 40
LEGAL INVESTMENTS .................................................. 40
INVESTMENT POLICIES ................................................ 41
ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS ............................................ 41
CITY’S INVESTMENT POLICY ....................................... 41
TABLE 20 - CURRENT INVESTMENTS ............................ 42
TAX MATTERS ............................................................. 42
CONTINUING DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION 44
OTHER INFORMATION ............................................. 46
RATINGS ..................................................................... 46
LITIGATION ................................................................. 46
REGISTRATION AND QUALIFICATION OF CERTIFICATES
FOR SALE ............................................................. 46
LEGAL INVESTMENTS AND ELIGIBILITY TO SECURE PUBLIC
FUNDS IN TEXAS ................................................... 46
LEGAL OPINIONS ......................................................... 47
AUTHENTICITY OF FINANCIAL DATA AND OTHER
INFORMATION ...................................................... 47
FINANCIAL ADVISOR ................................................... 47
CERTIFICATION OF THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND NO-
LITIGATION CERTIFICATE ...................................... 47
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS .............................. 48
INITIAL PURCHASER .................................................... 48
MISCELLANEOUS ......................................................... 48
APPENDICES
GENERAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE CITY ........................ A
EXCERPTS FROM THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT .................. B
FORMS OF OPINIONS OF BOND COUNSEL .................................. C
The cover page hereof, this page, the appendices included herein and
any addenda, supplement or amendment hereto, are part of the
Official Statement.
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OFFICIAL STATEMENT SUMMARY
This summary is subject in all respects to the more complete information and definitions contained or incorporated in this Official Statement.
The offering of the Certificates to potential investors is made only by means of this entire Official Statement. No person is authorized to
detach this summary from this Official Statement or to otherwise use it without the entire Official Statement.
THE CITY ............................. The City of College Station, Texas (the “City”) is a political subdivision and a home-rule city of the State,
located in Brazos County, Texas. The City covers approximately 51.6 square miles (see “INTRODUCTION -
Description of The City”).
THE CERTIFICATES ............. The Certificates are issued as $82,095,000* City of College Station, Texas Certificates of Obligation, Series
2019. The Certificates are issued as serial certificates maturing on February 15 in each of the years 2020-2039,
inclusive (see “THE CERTIFICATES - General Description”). If two or more serial maturities of the
Certificates are grouped into a single maturity (the “Term Certificates”) by the Initial Purchaser, such Term
Certificates will be subject to mandatory sinking fund redemption in accordance with applicable provisions of
the Ordinance.
PAYMENT OF INTEREST ...... Interest on the Certificates will accrue from the date of delivery, and will be payable February 15 and August
15 of each year commencing February 15, 2020 until maturity or prior redemption and will be calculated on
the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months (see “THE CERTIFICATES - General
Description”).
AUTHORITY FOR ISSUANCE
OF THE CERTIFICATES ....... The Certificates are issued pursuant to the general laws of the State, particularly Subchapter C of Chapter 271,
Texas Local Government Code, as amended; and an ordinance to be passed by the City Council of the City. In
the Ordinance the City Council will delegate pricing of the Certificates to a “Pricing Officer” who will approve
the terms of sale of the Certificates (see “THE CERTIFICATES - Authority for Issuance of the Certificates”).
SECURITY FOR THE
CERTIFICATES ..................... The Certificates constitute direct obligations of the City, secured by and payable from a combination of (i) the
levy and collection of an annual direct and continuing ad valorem tax, within the limits prescribed by law, on all
taxable property located within the City, and (ii) a subordinate lien on and pledge of $1,000 of the surplus revenues
derived from the City’s combined utility system (see “THE CERTIFICATES - Security and Source of
Payment”). Article XI, Section 5, of the Texas Constitution is applicable to the City, and limits its maximum ad
valorem tax rate to $2.50 per $100 Taxable Assessed Valuation for all City purposes. The Home-Rule Charter of
the City adopts the constitutionally authorized maximum tax rate of $2.50 per $100 Taxable Assessed Valuation.
REDEMPTION ....................... The City reserves the right, at its option, to redeem Certificates having stated maturities on and after February
15, 2029, in whole or in part in principal amounts of $5,000 or any integral multiple thereof, on February 15,
2028, or any date thereafter, at the par value thereof plus accrued interest to the date of redemption (see “THE
CERTIFICATES – Optional Redemption”). Additionally, the Certificates may be subject to mandatory
redemption in the event the Initial Purchaser elects to aggregate one or more maturities as a term Certificate.
(See “THE CERTIFICATES – Mandatory Sinking Fund Redemption”).
TAX EXEMPTION .................. In the opinion of Bond Counsel, the interest on the Certificates will be excludable from gross income for federal
income tax purposes under existing law. See “TAX MATTERS” for a discussion of the opinion of Bond Counsel
and Exhibit C.
USE OF CERTIFICATE
PROCEEDS .......................... Proceeds from the sale of the Certificates will be used for (i) constructing and improving streets and roads
including related drainage, landscaping, signalization, lighting, pedestrian improvements and signage related
thereto; (ii) designing, constructing, equipping and installing parks and recreation equipment and
improvements including park infrastructure improvements and park rehabilitation, lighting, shade structures
and pavilions; (iii) purchasing and installing technology improvements including video surveillance, diagnostic
systems, fiber optic infrastructure, fuel system rehabilitation, and communication equipment; (iv) designing
and constructing a new City Hall; (v) designing and constructing a new police station; (vi) improvements to
fleet maintenance facilities consisting of oil pit and storm drain upgrades; (vii) constructing improvements and
extensions to the City's combined waterworks, sewer and electric systems including distribution, transmission,
system lines, lift stations, metering, wells, plant improvements, and acquisition of interests in land for such
purposes; and (viii) the payment of fiscal, engineering and legal fees incurred in connection therewith (see
“THE CERTIFICATES – Sources and Use of Certificate Proceeds”).
* Preliminary, subject to change. See "CONDITIONS OF SALE - Advanced Adjustment Of Principal Amount and/or Types Of Bids" and " -
Post Bid Modification" in the Notice of Sale and Bidding Instructions.
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RATINGS ............................. The presently outstanding tax supported debt of the City are rated “Aa1” by Moody's Investors Service, Inc.
(“Moody's”) and “AA+” by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services, a Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC
business (“S&P”), without regard to credit enhancement (see “OTHER INFORMATION – Ratings”).
Applications have been made to Moody’s, S&P and Fitch Ratings Services for contract ratings on the
Certificates.
BOOK-ENTRY-ONLY
SYSTEM .............................. The definitive Certificates will be initially registered and delivered only to Cede & Co., the nominee of The
Depository Trust Company (“DTC”) pursuant to the Book-Entry-Only System described herein. Beneficial
ownership of the Certificates may be acquired in denominations of $5,000 of principal amount or any integral
multiples thereof. No physical delivery of the Certificates will be made to the beneficial owners thereof.
Principal of and interest on the Certificates will be payable by the Paying Agent/Registrar to Cede & Co., which
will make distribution of the amounts so paid to the participating members of DTC for subsequent payment to
the beneficial owners of the Certificates (see “THE CERTIFICATES - Book-Entry-Only System”).
PAYMENT RECORD .............. Other than a late payment on the City’s Certificates of Obligation, Series 2002 that occurred in 2003, the City
has never defaulted in payment of its general obligation tax debt.
SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
_______________
(1) Source: The City.
(2) As reported by the Brazos Central Appraisal District; subject to change during the ensuing year.
(3) Payable from ad valorem taxes. Does not include self-supporting debt. See “TABLE 10 – Self-Supporting Debt” for detail on the City’s
self-supported tax debt.
(4) Certified taxable assessed valuation for tax year 2018 as reported by the Brazos Central Appraisal District. This amount is subject to
change during ensuing year.
(5) Projected, includes the Certificates.
(6) Collections as of February 28, 2019. A portion of the City’s taxpayer base has elected to provide split payments to the City which will
be due in part on June 30, 2019.
GENERAL FUND CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT SUMMARY
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(1) The City’s financial policies require a General Fund balance of 15% of budgeted appropriations at year end. To the extent that the
General Fund balance exceeds this amount, this surplus may be expended in future years for one time expenditures such as capital items
and short term projects.
Ratio Tax
Fiscal Per Capita Per Capita Debt to
Year Estimated Taxable Taxable Net Net Taxable
Ended City Assessed Assessed Ad Valorem Ad Valorem Assessed
9/30 Population
(1) Valuation(2)Valuation Tax Debt
(3)Tax Debt Valuation
2015 106,465 6,654,600,834$ 62,505 $ 101,630,000$ 955 $ 1.53% 99.17%
2016 109,859 7,162,738,280 65,199 118,350,000 1,077 1.65% 100.03%
2017 109,936 7,623,964,171 69,349 169,595,000 1,543 2.22% 100.31%
2018 117,841 8,902,090,555 75,543 175,400,000 1,488 1.97% 99.91%
2019 121,150 9,487,074,377
(4)78,308 178,425,000 (5)1,473 (5)1.88%(5)90.39%(6)
Collection
Total
Percent
2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
Beginning Balance 22,514,523 $ 19,133,202 $ 22,423,064 $ 20,244,248 $ 15,925,531 $
Total Revenue 67,484,355 64,795,371 60,087,950 58,378,174 50,325,825
Total Expenditures 82,128,812 76,897,859 77,508,715 68,827,167 61,303,335
Other Financing Sources 16,214,241 15,483,809 14,130,903 12,627,809 15,296,227
Prior Period Adjustment 2,706,262 - - - -
Ending Balance(1)26,790,569 $ 22,514,523 $ 19,133,202 $ 22,423,064 $ 20,244,248 $
For Fiscal Year Ended September 30,
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UTILITY SYSTEM CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
CITY OFFICIALS, STAFF AND CONSULTANTS
ELECTED OFFICIALS
________________
(1) Elected November 2016 - Former City of College Station Council Member 2011-2016.
(2) Prior Council Member for 4 years prior to his current term.
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2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
Revenues:
Electric 102,511,712 $ 99,179,570 $ 98,904,688 $ 98,763,293 $ 95,677,765 $
Water and Wastewater 33,602,131 31,333,922 29,484,851 28,732,968 27,550,262
Interest 1,262,551 697,655 346,312 180,423 116,433
Other 2,520,335 3,179,821 3,636,420 3,546,138 2,890,061
Total Revenues 139,896,729 $ 134,390,968 $ 132,372,271 $ 131,222,822 $ 126,234,521 $
Expenses:
Total Expenses 77,828,073 $ 78,766,516 $ 76,771,094 $ 82,079,813 $ 100,235,329 $
Net Available for Debt Service 62,068,656 $ 55,624,452 $ 55,601,177 $ 49,143,009 $ 25,999,192 $
Water (Units Served) 44,995 43,199 41,709 41,540 40,768
Wastewater (Units Served) 46,031 42,840 40,866 40,806 39,128
Electric (Units Served) 39,435 39,300 40,141 43,471 38,198
For Fiscal Year Ended September 30,
Term
Name Position Expiration Occupation
Karl P. Mooney Mayor 1.5 Years
(1)November 2019 Texas A&M University Administrator
Bob Brick Council Member 0.5 Years November 2020 Research Scientist
Jerome Rektorik Council Member 1.5 Years November 2019 Retired
Linda Harvell Council Member 1.5 Years November 2020 Business Owner
Elianor Vessali Council Member 0.5 Years November 2021 Business Owner
John Nichols Council Member 0.5 Years
(2)November 2020 Retired Professor
Dennis Maloney Council Member 0.5 Years November 2021 Business Owner
Length of
Service
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SELECTED ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
________________
(1) Assistant City Manager since June 2014; previously served as Chief of Police.
(2) Assistant City Manager and Chief Financial Officer since January 2014; previously served as Executive Director of Business Services
and Chief Financial Officer .
(4) Appointed City Secretary in July 2017. Previously served as Deputy City Secretary since 2008.
(5) New Hire Director of Water Services August 2018.
(6) Director of Electric Utility since December 2012; previously served as Assistant Director of Electric Utility.
(7) New hire as Director of Information Technology in March 2018.
(8) Director of Parks and Recreation since May 2011; previously served as Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation.
(9) Named Director of Development Services September 2018; previously Manager of Economic Development.
(10) Director of Public Works and CIP since January 2014; previously Assistant Director of Public Works and CIP.
CONSULTANTS AND ADVISORS
Auditors ........................................................................................................................................................ BKD CPAs & Advisors
Houston, Texas
Bond Counsel ............................................................................................................................. McCall, Parkhurst & Horton L.L.P.
Dallas, Texas
Financial Advisor ............................................................................................................................................. Hilltop Securities Inc.
Houston, Texas
For additional information regarding the City, please contact:
Jeff Kersten
Assistant City Manager
City of College Station
1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas 77840
(979) 764-3555 Phone
or
Joe Morrow
Hilltop Securities Inc.
700 Milam Street, Suite 500
Houston, Texas 77002
(713) 651-9850 Phone
or
W. Boyd London, Jr
Marti Shew
Hilltop Securities Inc.
1201 Elm Street, Suite 3500
Dallas, Texas 75270
(214) 953-4000
Name Position
Bryan Woods City Manager < 1
Jeff Capps Deputy City Manager 26.0 (1)
Jeff Kersten Assistant City Manager, CFO 28.0 (2)
Carla Robinson City Attorney 17.5
Tanya D. Smith City Secretary 11.0 (3)
Ty Elliott Internal Auditor 11.5
Mary Ellen Leonard Director of Finance 3.0
Gary Mechler Director of Water Services <1
(4)
Timothy Crabb Director of Electric Utility 12.5 (5)
Sindhu Menon Director of Information Technology 1.0 (6)
David Schmitz Director of Parks and Recreation 11.0 (7)
Jennifer Prochazka Director of Development Services 17.0 (8)
Donald Harmon Director of Public Works and CIP 19.5 (9)
Alison Pond Director of Human Resources 10.5
Jay Socol Public Communications Director 9.5
Length of Service
to the City
(in Years)
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PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT
RELATING TO
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
(a Home-Rule City located in Brazos County, Texas)
$82,095,000*
CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION SERIES 2019
INTRODUCTION
This Official Statement, which includes the cover pages and Appendices hereto, provides certain information regarding the issuance of the
$82,095,000* City of College Station, Texas Certificates of Obligation, Series 2019 (the “Certificates”). Capitalized terms used in this Official
Statement, except as otherwise indicated herein, have the same meanings assigned to such terms in the ordinance authorizing the issuance of the
Certificates (the “Ordinance”).
There follows in this Official Statement descriptions of the Certificates and certain information regarding the City and its finances. All
descriptions of documents contained herein are only summaries and are qualified in their entirety by reference to each such document. Copies
of such documents may be obtained from the City's Financial Advisor, Hilltop Securities Inc., Houston, Texas.
Description of the City . . . The City is a political subdivision and municipal corporation of the State of Texas (the “State”), duly organized
and existing under the laws of the State, including the City's Home Rule Charter. The City was incorporated in October 1938, and first
adopted its Home-Rule Charter in October 1938, which was last amended in November 2012. The City operates under a Council/City
Manager form of government with a City Council comprised of the Mayor and six Council members. Some of the services that the City
provides are: public safety (police and fire protection), highways and streets, electric, water and sanitary sewer utilities, health and social
services, culture-recreation, public transportation, public improvements, planning and zoning, and general administrative services. The 2010
Census population was 93,857 and the current estimated population of the City is 121,150. The City covers approximately 51.6 square miles.
THE CERTIFICATES
GENERAL DESCRIPTION . . . The Certificates will bear interest from the date of delivery to the Initial Purchaser, and mature on February 15
in each of the years and in the amounts shown on the inside cover page hereof. Interest on the Certificates will be calculated on the basis of
a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months and will be payable February 15 and August 15 of each year commencing February 15,
2020 until maturity or prior redemption. The definitive Certificates will be issued only in fully registered form in any integral multiple of
$5,000 in principal amount for any one maturity and will be initially registered and delivered only to Cede & Co., the nominee of The
Depository Trust Company, New York, New York (“DTC”) pursuant to the Book-Entry-Only System described herein. No physical delivery
of the Certificates will be made to the beneficial owners thereof. Principal of and interest on the Certificates will be payable by the Paying
Agent/Registrar to Cede & Co., which will make distribution of the amounts so paid to the participating members of DTC for subsequent
payment to the beneficial owners of the Certificates (see “Book-Entry-Only System”).
AUTHORITY FOR ISSUANCE OF THE CERTIFICATES . . . The Certificates are being issued pursuant to the Constitution and general laws of the
State of Texas, particularly Subchapter C of Chapter 271, Texas Local Government Code, as amended; and the Ordinance.
SECURITY AND SOURCE OF PAYMENT . . . The Certificates are secured by and payable from an annual continuing ad valorem taxes levied
against all taxable property in the City, within the legal limits prescribed by law and payable from a subordinate lien on and pledge of $1,000
of the surplus revenues of the City’s combined utility system.
TAX RATE LIMITATION . . . All taxable property within the City is subject to the assessment, levy and collection by the City of a continuing,
direct annual ad valorem tax sufficient to provide for the payment of principal of and interest on all ad valorem tax debt within the limits prescribed
by law. Article XI, Section 5, of the Texas Constitution is applicable to the City, and limits its maximum ad valorem tax rate to $2.50 per $100
Taxable Assessed Valuation for all City purposes. The Home-Rule Charter of the City adopts the constitutionally authorized maximum tax rate
of $2.50 per $100 Taxable Assessed Valuation. Administratively, the Attorney General of the State of Texas will permit allocation of $1.50 of
the $2.50 maximum tax rate for all debt service for obligations payable from annual ad valorem property taxes, as calculated at the time of
issuance.
* Preliminary, subject to change. See "CONDITIONS OF SALE - Advanced Adjustment Of Principal Amount and/or Types Of Bids" and " -
Post Bid Modification" in the Notice of Sale and Bidding Instructions.
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OPTIONAL REDEMPTION . . . The City reserves the right, at its option, to redeem Certificates having stated maturities on and after February
15, 2029, in whole or in part in principal amounts of $5,000 or any integral multiple thereof, on February 15, 2028, or any date thereafter, at
the par value thereof plus accrued interest to the date of redemption. If less than all of the Certificates are to be redeemed, the City shall
determine the Certificates, or portions thereof, within such maturity to be redeemed. If Certificates (or any portion of the principal sum
thereof) shall have been called for redemption and notice of such redemption shall have been given, such Certificates (or the principal amount
thereof to be redeemed) shall become due and payable on such redemption date and interest thereon shall cease to accrue from and after the
redemption date, provided funds for the payment of the redemption price and accrued interest thereon are held by the Paying Agent/Registrar
on the redemption date.
MANDATORY SINKING FUND REDEMPTION . . . In addition to the foregoing optional redemption provision, if principal amounts designated in
the serial maturity schedule shown on the inside cover page hereof are combined to create term certificates (the “Term Certificates”), each such
Term Certificate shall be subject to mandatory sinking fund redemption commencing on February 15 of the first year which has been combined
to form such Term Certificate and continuing on February 15 in each year thereafter until the stated maturity date of that Term Certificate, and
the amount required to be redeemed in any year shall be equal to the principal amount for such year set forth in the Maturity Schedule herein.
Term Certificates to be redeemed in any year by mandatory sinking fund redemption shall be redeemed at par and shall be selected by lot from
the Term Certificates then subject to redemption. The City, at its option, may credit against any mandatory sinking fund redemption requirement
Term Certificates of the maturity then subject to redemption which at least 45 days prior to the mandatory sinking fund redemption date have
been purchased and canceled by the City or have been redeemed and not theretofore applied as a credit against any mandatory sinking fund
redemption requirement.
NOTICE OF REDEMPTION . . . Not less than 30 days prior to a redemption date for the Certificates, the City shall cause a notice of redemption
to be sent by United States mail, first class, postage prepaid, to the registered owners of the Certificates to be redeemed, in whole or in part,
at the address of the registered owner appearing on the registration books of the Paying Agent/Registrar. ANY NOTICE SO MAILED
SHALL BE CONCLUSIVELY PRESUMED TO HAVE BEEN DULY GIVEN, WHETHER OR NOT THE REGISTERED OWNER
RECEIVES SUCH NOTICE. NOTICE HAVING BEEN SO GIVEN, THE CERTIFICATES CALLED FOR REDEMPTION SHALL
BECOME DUE AND PAYABLE ON THE SPECIFIED REDEMPTION DATE, AND NOTWITHSTANDING THAT ANY
CERTIFICATE OR PORTION THEREOF HAS NOT BEEN SURRENDERED FOR PAYMENT, INTEREST ON SUCH CERTIFICATE
OR PORTION THEREOF SHALL CEASE TO ACCRUE.
With respect to any optional redemption of the Certificates, unless certain prerequisites to such redemption required by the Ordinance have
been met and moneys sufficient to pay the principal of and premium, if any, and interest on the Certificates to be redeemed shall have been
received by the Paying Agent/Registrar prior to the giving of such notice of redemption, such notice shall state that said redemption may, at
the option of the City, be conditional upon the satisfaction of such prerequisites and receipt of such moneys by the Paying Agent/Registrar
on or prior to the date fixed for such redemption, or upon any prerequisite set forth in such notice of redemption. If a conditional notice of
redemption is given and such prerequisites to the redemption and sufficient moneys are not received, such notice shall be of no force and
effect, the City shall not redeem such Certificates and the Paying Agent/Registrar shall give notice, in the manner in which the notice of
redemption was given, to the effect that the Certificates have not been redeemed.
BOOK-ENTRY-ONLY SYSTEM . . . This section describes how ownership of the Certificates is to be transferred and how the principal of and
interest on the Certificates are to be paid to and credited by the DTC while the Certificates are registered in its nominee name. The
information in this section concerning DTC and the Book-Entry-Only System has been provided by DTC for use in disclosure documents
such as this Official Statement. The City, the Financial Advisor and the Initial Purchaser believe the source of such information to be
reliable, but take no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness thereof.
The City, the Financial Advisor and the Initial Purchaser cannot and do not give any assurance that (1) DTC will distribute payments of debt
service on the Certificates, or redemption or other notices, to DTC Participants, (2) DTC Participants or others will distribute debt service
payments paid to DTC or its nominee (as the registered owner of the Certificates), or redemption or other notices, to the Beneficial Owners,
or that they will do so on a timely basis, or (3) DTC will serve and act in the manner described in this Official Statement. The current rules
applicable to DTC are on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the current procedures of DTC to be followed in dealing
with DTC Participants are on file with DTC.
DTC will act as securities depository for the Certificates. The Certificates will be issued as fully-registered securities in the name of Cede &
Co. (DTC’s partnership nominee) or such other name as may be requested by an authorized representative of DTC. One fully-registered
certificate for each maturity will be issued for the Certificates, in the aggregate principal amount of such maturity, and will be deposited with
DTC.
DTC, the world’s largest securities depository, is a limited-purpose trust company organized under the New York Banking Law, a “banking
organization” within the meaning of the New York Banking Law, a member of the Federal Reserve System, a “clearing corporation” within
the meaning of the New York Uniform Commercial Code, and a “clearing agency” registered pursuant to the provisions of Section 17A of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. DTC holds and provides asset servicing for over 3.5 million issues of U.S. and non-U.S. equity,
corporate and municipal debt issues, and money market instrument from over 100 countries that DTC’s participants (“Direct Participants”)
deposit with DTC. DTC also facilitates the post-trade settlement among Direct Participants of sales and other securities transactions in
deposited securities through electronic computerized book-entry transfers and pledges between Direct Participants’ accounts. This eliminates
the need for physical movement of securities certificates. Direct Participants include both U.S. and non-U.S. securities brokers and dealers,
banks, trust companies, clearing corporations, and certain other organizations. DTC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Depository Trust
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& Clearing Corporation (“DTCC”). DTCC is the holding company for DTC, National Securities Clearing Corporation, and Fixed Income
Clearing Corporation, all of which are registered clearing agencies. DTCC is owned by the users of its regulated subsidiaries. Access to the
DTC system is also available to others such as both U.S. and non-U.S. securities brokers and dealers, banks, trust companies, and clearing
corporations that clear through or maintain a custodial relationship with a Direct Participant, either directly or indirectly (“Indirect
Participants”). Direct Participants and Indirect Participants are referred to collectively herein as “Participants”. DTC is rated AA+ by
Standard and Poor’s. The DTC Rules applicable to its Participants are on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. More
information about DTC can be found at www.dtcc.com.
Purchases of Certificates under the DTC system must be made by or through Direct Participants, which will receive a credit for such purchases
on DTC's records. The ownership interest of each actual purchaser of each Certificate (“Beneficial Owner”) is in turn to be recorded on the
Participants’ records. Beneficial Owners will not receive written confirmation from DTC of their purchase. Beneficial Owners are, however,
expected to receive written confirmations providing details of the transaction as well as periodic statements of their holdings, from the
Participant through which the Beneficial Owner entered into the transaction. Transfers of ownership interests in the Certificates are to be
accomplished by entries made on the books of Participants acting on behalf of Beneficial Owners. Beneficial Owners will not receive
certificates representing their ownership interests in the Certificates, except in the event that use of the book-entry system described herein
is discontinued.
To facilitate subsequent transfers, all Certificates deposited by Direct Participants with DTC are registered in the name of DTC’s partnership
nominee, Cede & Co., or such other name as may be requested by an authorized representative of DTC. The deposit of Certificates with
DTC and their registration in the name of Cede & Co. or such other DTC nominee do not effect any change in beneficial ownership. DTC
has no knowledge of the actual Beneficial Owners of the Certificates; DTC’s records reflect only the identity of the Direct Participants to
whose accounts such Certificates are credited, which may or may not be the Beneficial Owners. The Participants will remain responsible for
keeping account of their holdings on behalf of their customers.
Conveyance of notices and other communications by DTC to Direct Participants, by Direct Participants to Indirect Participants, and by Direct
Participants and Indirect Participants to Beneficial Owners will be governed by arrangements among them, subject to any statutory or
regulatory requirements as may be in effect from time to time. Beneficial Owners of Certificates may wish to take certain steps to augment
the transmission to them of notices of significant events with respect to the Certificates, such as redemptions, tenders, defaults, and proposed
amendments to the Certificate documents. For example, Beneficial Owners of Certificates may wish to ascertain that the nominee holding
the Certificates for their benefit has agreed to obtain and transmit notices to Beneficial Owners. In the alternative, Beneficial Owners may
wish to provide their names and addresses to the registrar and request that copies of notices be provided directly to them.
Redemption notices shall be sent to DTC. If less than all of the Certificates within a maturity in the series are being redeemed, DTC’s practice
is to determine by lot the amount of the interest of each Direct Participant in such maturity to be redeemed.
Neither DTC nor Cede & Co. (nor any other DTC nominee) will consent or vote with respect to Certificates unless authorized by a Direct
Participant in accordance with DTC’s Procedures. Under its usual procedures, DTC mails an Omnibus Proxy to the City as soon as possible
after the record date. The Omnibus Proxy assigns Cede & Co.’s consenting or voting rights to those Direct Participants to whose accounts
Certificates are credited on the record date (identified in a listing attached to the Omnibus Proxy).
Payments on the Certificates will be made to Cede & Co., or such other nominee as may be requested by an authorized representative of
DTC. DTC’s practice is to credit Direct Participants’ accounts upon DTC’s receipt of funds and corresponding detail information from the
City and the Paying Agent/Registrar, on payable date in accordance with their respective holdings shown on DTC’s records. Payments by
Participants to Beneficial Owners will be governed by standing instructions and customary practices, as is the case with securities held for
the accounts of customers in bearer form or registered in “street name,” and will be the responsibility of such Participant and not of DTC nor
its nominee, the Paying Agent/Registrar, or the City, subject to any statutory or regulatory requirements as may be in effect from time to
time. Payment of redemption proceeds, principal and interest payments to Cede & Co. (or such other nominee as may be requested by an
authorized representative of DTC) is the responsibility of the City and the Paying Agent/Registrar. Disbursement of such payments to Direct
Participants will be the responsibility of DTC, and reimbursement of such payments to the Beneficial Owners will be the responsibility of
Participants.
DTC may discontinue providing its services as depository with respect to the Certificates at any time by giving reasonable notice to the City
and the Paying Agent/Registrar. Under such circumstances, in the event that a successor depository is not obtained, Certificates are required
to be printed and delivered.
The City may decide to discontinue use of the system of book-entry transfers through DTC (or a successor securities depository). In that event,
Certificates will be printed and delivered.
Use of Certain Terms in Other Sections of this Official Statement. In reading this Official Statement it should be understood that while the
Certificates are in the Book-Entry-Only System, references in other sections of this Official Statement to registered owners should be read to
include the person for which the Participant acquires an interest in the Certificates, but (i) all rights of ownership must be exercised through DTC
and the Book-Entry-Only System, and (ii) except as described above, notices that are to be given to registered owners under the Ordinance will
be given only to DTC.
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Information concerning DTC and the Book-Entry System has been obtained from DTC and is not guaranteed as to accuracy or completeness by,
and is not to be construed as a representation by the City or the Initial Purchaser.
PAYING AGENT/REGISTRAR . . . The initial Paying Agent/Registrar is The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., Dallas, Texas. In
the Ordinance, the City retains the right to replace the Paying Agent/Registrar. The City covenants to maintain and provide a Paying
Agent/Registrar at all times until the Certificates are duly paid and any successor Paying Agent/Registrar must be a bank, trust company, financial
institution, or other entity duly qualified and legally authorized to serve as and perform the duties and services of Paying Agent/Registrar for the
Certificates. Upon any change in the Paying Agent/Registrar for the Certificates, the City will promptly cause a written notice thereof to be sent
to each registered owner of the Certificates by United States mail, first class, postage prepaid, which notice will also include the address of the
new Paying Agent/Registrar.
TRANSFER, EXCHANGE AND REGISTRATION . . . In the event the Book-Entry-Only System should be discontinued, the Certificates may be
transferred and exchanged on the registration books of the Paying Agent/Registrar only upon presentation and surrender thereof to the Paying
Agent/Registrar and such transfer or exchange will be without expense or service charge to the registered owner, except for any tax or other
governmental charges required to be paid with respect to such registration, exchange and transfer. Certificates may be assigned by the execution
of an assignment form on the respective Certificates or by other instrument of transfer and assignment acceptable to the Paying Agent/Registrar.
New Certificates will be delivered by the Paying Agent/Registrar, in lieu of the Certificates being transferred or exchanged, at the corporate trust
office of the Paying Agent/Registrar, or sent by United States mail, first class, postage prepaid, to the new registered owner or his designee. To
the extent possible, new Certificates issued in an exchange or transfer of Certificates will be delivered to the registered owner or assignee of the
registered owner in not more than three business days after the receipt of the Certificates to be canceled, and the written instrument of transfer or
request for exchange duly executed by the registered owner or his duly authorized agent, in form satisfactory to the Paying Agent/Registrar. New
Certificates registered and delivered in an exchange or transfer will be in any integral multiple of $5,000 for any one maturity and for a like
aggregate principal amount as the Certificates surrendered for exchange or transfer. See “BOOK-ENTRY-ONLY SYSTEM” herein for a description
of the system to be utilized initially in regard to ownership and transferability of the Certificates. Neither the City nor the Paying Agent/Registrar
will be required to transfer or exchange any Certificate called for redemption, in whole or in part, within 45 days of the date fixed for redemption;
provided, however, such limitation of transfer will not be applicable to an exchange by the registered owner of the uncalled balance of a
Certificate.
RECORD DATE FOR INTEREST PAYMENT . . . The record date (“Record Date”) for determining the person to whom the interest is payable on the
Certificates on any interest payment date means the close of business on the last business day of the preceding month.
In the event of a non-payment of interest on a scheduled payment date, and for 30 days thereafter, a new record date for such interest payment (a
“Special Record Date”) will be established by the Paying Agent/Registrar, if and when funds for the payment of such interest have been received
from the City. Notice of the Special Record Date and of the scheduled payment date of the past due interest (a “Special Payment Date,” which
will be 15 days after the Special Record Date) will be sent at least five days prior to the Special Record Date by United States mail, first class,
postage prepaid, to the address of each Holder of a Certificate appearing on the registration books of the Paying Agent/Registrar at the close of
business on the day next preceding the date of mailing of such notice.
DEFEASANCE . . . The Ordinance provides for the defeasance of the Certificates when the payment of the principal of and premium, if any, on
the Certificates, plus interest thereon to the due date thereof (whether such due date be by reason of maturity, redemption, or otherwise), is
provided by irrevocably depositing with a paying agency, in trust (1) money sufficient to make such payment or (2) Defeasance Securities,
certified by an independent public accounting firm of national reputation to mature as to principal and interest in such amounts and at such times
to insure the availability, without reinvestment, of sufficient money to make such payment, and all necessary and proper fees, compensation and
expenses of the paying agent for the Certificates. The Ordinance provides that “Defeasance Securities” means (a) direct, noncallable obligations
of the United States of America, including obligations that are unconditionally guaranteed by the United States of America, (b) noncallable
obligations of an agency or instrumentality of the United States of America, including obligations that are unconditionally guaranteed or insured
by the agency or instrumentality and that are rated as to investment quality by a nationally recognized investment rating firm not less than AAA
or its equivalent, (c) noncallable obligations of a state or an agency or a county, municipality, or other political subdivision of a state that have
been refunded and that rated as to investment quality by a nationally recognized investment rating firm not less than AAA or its equivalent and
(d) any securities and obligations now or hereafter authorized by Texas law that are eligible to refund, retire or otherwise discharge obligations
such as the Certificates. In the Ordinance, the Pricing Officer is authorized to restrict such eligible securities and obligations as deemed
appropriate to accommodate requests from potential investors. The City has additionally reserved the right, subject to satisfying the requirement
of (1) and (2) above, to substitute other Defeasance Securities for the Defeasance Securities originally deposited, to reinvestment the uninvested
moneys on deposit for such defeasance and to withdraw for the benefit of the City moneys in excess of the amount required for such defeasance.
REMEDIES OF HOLDERS OF CERTIFICATES . . . The Ordinance establishes specific events of default with respect to the Certificates. If the
City defaults in the payment of the principal of or interest on the Certificates when due or the City defaults in the observance or performance
of any of the covenants, conditions, or obligations of the City, the failure to perform which materially, adversely affects the rights of the
owners of the Certificates including but not limited to, their prospect or ability to be repaid in accordance with the Ordinance, and the
continuation thereof for a period of 60 days after notice of such default is given by any owner to the City, the Ordinance provides that any
registered owner is entitled to seek a writ of mandamus from a court of proper jurisdiction requiring the City to make such payment or observe
and perform such covenants, obligations, or conditions. The issuance of a writ of mandamus may be sought if there is no other available
remedy at law to compel performance of the Certificates or the Ordinance and the City's obligations are not uncertain or disputed. The
issuance of a writ of mandamus is controlled by equitable principles, so rests with the discretion of the court, but may not be arbitrarily
refused. There is no acceleration of maturity of the Certificates in the event of default and, consequently, the remedy of mandamus may have
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to be relied upon from year to year. The Ordinance does not provide for the appointment of a trustee to represent the interest of the holders
of the Certificates upon any failure of the City to perform in accordance with the terms of the Ordinance, or upon any other condition and
accordingly all legal actions to enforce such remedies would have to undertaken of the initiative of, and be financed by, the registered owners
of the Certificates. On June 30, 2006, the Texas Supreme Court ruled in Tooke v. City of Mexia, 197 S.W.3d 325 (Tex. 2006) that a waiver
of sovereign immunity in a contractual dispute must be provided for by statute in “clear and unambiguous” language. Because it is unclear
whether the Texas legislature has effectively waived the City’s sovereign immunity from a suit for money damages, registered owners of the
Certificates may not be able to bring such a suit against City for breach of the Certificates of covenants contained in either Ordinance. Even
if a judgment against the City could be obtained, it could not be enforced by direct levy and execution against the City’s property. Further,
the registered owners cannot themselves foreclose on property within the City or sell property within the City to enforce the tax lien on
taxable property to pay the principal of and interest on the Certificates.
The City is eligible to seek relief from its creditors under Chapter 9 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (“Chapter 9”). Although Chapter 9 provides
for the recognition of a security interest represented by a specifically pledged source of revenues, the pledge of ad valorem taxes in support
of a general obligation of a bankrupt entity is not specifically recognized as a security interest under Chapter 9. Chapter 9 also includes an
automatic stay provision that would prohibit, without Bankruptcy Court approval, the prosecution of any other legal action by creditors or
registered owners of the Certificates of an entity which has sought protection under Chapter 9. Therefore, should the City avail itself of
Chapter 9 protection from creditors, the ability to enforce would be subject to the approval of the Bankruptcy Court (which could require that
the action be heard in Bankruptcy Court instead of other federal or state court); and the Bankruptcy Code provides for broad discretionary
powers of a Bankruptcy Court in administering any proceeding brought before it. The opinion of Bond Counsel will note that all opinions
relative to the enforceability of the Certificates are qualified with respect to the customary rights of debtors relative to their creditors,
principles of sovereign immunity and by general principles of equity which permit the exercise of judicial discretion.
SOURCES AND USES OF CERTIFICATE PROCEEDS . . . Proceeds from the sale of the Certificates, are expected to be expended as follows:
TAX INFORMATION
AD VALOREM TAX LAW . . . The appraisal of property within the City is the responsibility of the Brazos Central Appraisal District (the
“Appraisal District”). Excluding agricultural and open-space land, which may be taxed on the basis of productive capacity, the Appraisal
District is required under Title 1, Texas Tax Code (referred to herein as the “Property Tax Code”) to appraise all property within the Appraisal
District on the basis of 100% of its market value and is prohibited from applying any assessment ratios. In determining the market value of
property, different methods of appraisal may be used, including the cost method of appraisal, the income method of appraisal and the market
data comparison method of appraisal, and the method considered most appropriate by the chief appraiser is to be used. State law further limits
the appraised value of a residence homestead for a tax year to an amount not to exceed the lesser of (1) the property’s market value in the
most recent tax year in which the market value was determined by the Appraisal District or (2) the sum of (a) 10% of the property’s appraised
value for the preceding tax year, (b) the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year and (c) the market value of all new
improvements to the property. The value placed upon property within the Appraisal District is subject to review by an Appraisal Review
Board, consisting of three members appointed by the Board of Directors of the Appraisal District. The Appraisal District is required to
review the value of property within the Appraisal District at least every three years. The City may require annual review at its own expense,
and is entitled to challenge the determination of appraised value of property within the City by petition filed with the Appraisal Review
Board.
Reference is made to the Property Tax Code, for identification of property subject to taxation; property exempt or which may be exempted
from taxation, if claimed; the appraisal of property for ad valorem taxation purposes; and the procedures and limitations applicable to the
levy and collection of ad valorem taxes.
Article VIII of the State Constitution (“Article VIII”) and State law provide for certain exemptions from property taxes, the valuation of
agricultural and open-space lands at productivity value, and the exemption of certain personal property from ad valorem taxation.
Sources of Funds
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Original Issue Premium
Total Uses of Funds -$
Use of Funds
Deposit to Project Fund -$
Underwriters' Discount
Costs of Issuance
Total Uses of Funds -$
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Under Section 1-b, Article VIII, and State law, the governing body of a political subdivision, at its option, may grant: (1) An exemption of
not less than $3,000 of the market value of the residence homestead of persons 65 years of age or older; (2) An exemption to the disabled
from all ad valorem taxes thereafter levied by the political subdivision; and (3) An exemption of up to 20% of the market value of residence
homesteads. The minimum exemption under this provision is $5,000. In addition State law mandates a complete exemption for the residential
homestead of disabled veterans determined to be 100% disabled by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Further, the surviving spouse
of a deceased veteran who had received a disability rating of 100% is entitled to receive a residential homestead exemption equal to the
exemption received by the deceased spouse until such surviving spouse remarries.
In the case of residence homestead exemptions granted under Section 1-b, Article VIII, ad valorem taxes may continue to be levied against
the value of homesteads exempted where ad valorem taxes have previously been pledged for the payment of debt if cessation of the levy
would impair the obligation of the contract by which the debt was created.
State law and Section 2, Article VIII, mandate an additional property tax exemption for disabled veterans or the surviving spouse or children
of a deceased veteran who died while on active duty in the armed forces; the exemption applies to either real or personal property with the
amount of assessed valuation exempted ranging from $5,000 to a maximum of $12,000.
Article VIII provides that eligible owners of both agricultural land (Section 1-d) and open-space land (Section 1-d-1), including open-space land
devoted to farm or ranch purposes or open-space land devoted to timber production, may elect to have such property appraised for property
taxation on the basis of its productive capacity. The same land may not be qualified under both Section 1-d and 1-d-1. Article VIII, Section 1-n
of the Texas Constitution provides for an exemption from taxation for “goods-in-transit,” which are defined as (i) personal property acquired or
imported into the State and transported to another location inside or outside the State, (ii) stored under a contract for bailment in public warehouses
not in any way owned or controlled by the owner of the stored goods, and (iii) transported to another location inside or outside the State within
175 days of the date the property was acquired or imported into the State. The exemption excludes oil, natural gas, petroleum products, aircraft
and special inventory, including motor vehicle, vessel and out-board motor, heavy equipment and manufactured housing inventory. On December
8, 2011, the Council passed an ordinance approving taxation on certain goods-in-transit. After taking such official action, the goods-in-transit
remain subject to taxation by the taxing unit until the governing body of the taxing unit rescinds or repeals its previous action to tax goods-in-
transit. If, however, a taxing unit took official action prior to October 1, 2011 to tax goods-in-transit and pledged the taxes imposed on the goods-
in-transit for the payment of a debt, taxes may continue to be imposed on goods-in-transit until the debt is discharged, if cessation of the imposition
of the tax would impair the obligation of the contract by which the debt was created.
Nonbusiness personal property, such as automobiles or light trucks, are exempt from ad valorem taxation unless the governing body of a
political subdivision elects to tax this property. Boats owned as nonbusiness property are exempt from ad valorem taxation.
Article VIII, Section 1-j, provides for “freeport property” to be exempted from ad valorem taxation. Freeport property is defined as goods
detained in Texas for 175 days or less for the purpose of assembly, storage, manufacturing, processing or fabrication. Decisions to continue
to tax may be reversed in the future; decisions to exempt freeport property are not subject to reversal.
The City and the other taxing bodies within its territory may agree to jointly create tax increment financing zones within the City, under
which the tax values on property in the zone are “frozen” at the value of the property at the time of creation of the zone. The City also may
enter into tax abatement agreements to encourage economic development. Under the agreements, a property owner agrees to construct certain
improvements on its property. The City in turn agrees not to levy a tax on all or part of the increased value attributable to the improvements
until the expiration of the agreement. The abatement agreement could last for a period of up to 10 years. See “- TAX ABATEMENT POLICY”
for a discussion of the City’s economic development guidelines and criteria.
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT . . . In a statewide election held on September 13, 2003, voters approved an amendment to Section 1-b, Article
VIII of the Texas Constitution, that authorized a county, city, town or junior college district to establish an ad valorem tax freeze on residence
homesteads of the disabled and of the elderly and their spouses. City Council did not take action to establish the tax limitation. Voters within
the City were authorized to submit a petition signed by five percent of the registered voters of the City requiring the City Council to call an
election to determine by majority vote whether to establish the tax limitation.
A petition was submitted and an election was held on May 10, 2008. The voters of College Station voted to approve the ad valorem tax
freeze. The City can provide no assurances of the impact, if any, implementation of this ad valorem tax freeze may have on the City’s
finances.
Under the tax freeze, the total amount of ad valorem taxes imposed by the City on a homestead that receives the exemption may not be
increased while it remains the residence homestead of that person or that person's spouse who is disabled or sixty-five years of age or older,
except to the extent the value of the homestead is increased by improvements other than repairs. If a disabled or elderly person dies in a year
in which the person received a residence homestead exemption, the total amount of ad valorem taxes imposed on the homestead by the taxing
unit may not be increased while it remains the residence homestead of that person's surviving spouse if the spouse is fifty-five years of age
or older at the time of the person's death. In addition, the Texas Legislature by general law may provide for the transfer of all or a proportionate
amount of the tax limitation applicable to a person's homestead to be transferred to the new homestead of such person if the person moves to
a different residence within the taxing unit. Once established, the governing body of the taxing unit may not repeal or rescind the tax limitation.
EFFECTIVE TAX RATE AND ROLLBACK TAX RATE . . . By the later of September 28th or 60 days after the certified appraisal roll is delivered
to the City, the City Council adopts a tax rate per $100 taxable value for the current year. The tax rate consists of two components: (1) a
rate for funding of maintenance and operation expenditures, and (2) a rate for debt service.
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Under the Property Tax Code, the City must annually calculate and publicize its “effective tax rate” and “rollback tax rate”. A tax rate cannot
be adopted by the City Council that exceeds the lower of the rollback tax rate or the effective tax rate until two public hearings are held on
the proposed tax rate following a notice of such public hearing (including the requirement that notice be posted on the City’s website if City
owns, operates or controls an internet website and public notice be given by television if the City has a free access to a television channel)
and the City Council has otherwise complied with the legal requirements for the adoption of such tax rate. If the adopted tax rate exceeds the
rollback tax rate the qualified voters of the City by petition may require that an election be held to determine whether or not to reduce the tax
rate adopted for the current year to the rollback tax rate.
“Effective tax rate” means the rate that will produce last year’s total tax levy (adjusted) from this year’s total taxable val ues (adjusted). “Adjusted”
means lost values are not included in the calculation of last year’s taxes and new values are not included in the year’s taxable values.
“Rollback tax rate” means the rate that will produce last year's maintenance and operation tax levy (adjusted) from this year's values (adjusted)
multiplied by 1.08 plus a rate that will produce this year's debt service from this year's values (unadjusted) divided by the anticipated tax
collection rate.
The Property Tax Code provides that certain cities and counties in the State may submit a proposition to the voters to authorize an additional
one-half cent sales tax on retail sales of taxable items. If the additional tax is levied, the effective tax rate and the rollback tax rate calculations
are required to be offset by the revenue that will be generated by the sales tax in the current year.
Reference is made to the Property Tax Code for definitive requirements for the levy and collection of ad valorem taxes and the calculation
of the various defined tax rates.
PROPERTY ASSESSMENT AND TAX PAYMENT . . . .Property within the City is generally assessed as of January 1 of each year. Business
inventory may, at the option of the taxpayer, be assessed as of September. Effective January 1, 2012, oil and gas reserves are assessed on
the basis of a valuation process that uses pricing information contained in the most recent published Early Release Overview of the Annual
Energy Outlook published by the United States Energy Information Administration, as well as appraisal formulas developed by the State
Comptroller of Public Accounts. Taxes become due October 1 of the same year, and become delinquent on February 15 of the following
year. Taxpayers 65 years old or older are permitted by State law to pay taxes on homesteads in four installments with the first due before
February 15 of each year and the final installment due before August 15.
PENALTIES AND INTEREST . . . Charges for penalties and interest on the unpaid balance of delinquent taxes are made as follows:
Cumulative Cumulative
Month Penalty Interest Total
February 6% 1% 7%
March 7 2 9
April 8 3 11
May 9 4 13
June 10 5 15
July 12 6 18
After July, penalty remains at 12%, and interest increases at the rate of 1% each month. In addition, if an account is delinquent in July, an
amount up to 20% attorney's collection fee is added to the total tax penalty and interest charge. Under certain circumstances, taxes which
become delinquent on the homestead of a taxpayer 65 years old or older incur a penalty of 8% per annum with no additional penalties or
interest assessed. In general, property subject to the City's lien may be sold, in whole or in parcels, pursuant to court order to collect the
amounts due. Federal law does not allow for the collection of penalty and interest against an estate in bankruptcy. Federal bankruptcy law
provides that an automatic stay of action by creditors and other entities, including governmental units, goes into effect with the filing of any
petition in bankruptcy. The automatic stay prevents governmental units from foreclosing on property and prevents liens for post-petition
taxes from attaching to property and obtaining secured creditor status unless, in either case, an order lifting the stay is obtained from the
bankruptcy court. In many cases post-petition taxes are paid as an administrative expense of the estate in bankruptcy or by order of the
bankruptcy court.
CITY APPLICATION OF PROPERTY TAX CODE . . . The City grants a 5% exemption to the market value of the residence homestead. It also
grants an exemption to the market value of the residence homestead of persons 65 years of age or older of $30,000.
Ad valorem taxes are not levied by the City against the exempt value of residence homesteads for the payment of debt.
The City does not tax nonbusiness personal property.
The City does permit split payments, but discounts are not allowed.
The City does collect the additional one-half cent sales tax for reduction of ad valorem taxes.
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The City has adopted a tax abatement policy.
An election was held on May 10, 2008 and the voters of College Station approved the ad valorem tax freeze for residential homesteads for
disabled and age 65 or older persons.
Brazos County collects the taxes for the City.
TAX ABATEMENT POLICY . . . The City has established tax abatement guidelines and criteria for economic development prospects in the City.
In order to be eligible for designation as a Reinvestment Zone and receive tax abatement, the planned improvement:
1. Must be expected to have an increased appraised ad valorem tax value of at least $1,000,000 based upon the Brazos Central
Appraisal District’s assessment of the eligible property.
2. Must be expected to prevent the loss of payroll or retain, increase or create a payroll on a permanent basis in the City.
The following factors among others should be considered in determining whether to grant tax abatement and, if so, the percentage of value
to be abated and the duration of the tax abatement:
1. Value of land and existing improvements, if any;
2. Type and value of proposed improvements;
3. Productive life of proposed improvements;
4. Number of existing jobs to be retained by proposed improvements;
5. Number of type of new jobs to be created by proposed improvements;
6. Amount of local payroll to be created;
7. Whether persons residing or projected to reside within the City will have the opportunity to fill the new jobs being created;
8. Amount of local taxes to be generated directly;
9. Amount of property tax base valuation which will be increased during term of abatement and after abatement, which shall include
a definitive commitment that such valuation shall not, in any case, be less than $1,000,000;
10. The costs to be incurred by the City to provide facilities or services directly resulting from the new improvements;
11. The amount of ad valorem taxes to be paid to the City during the abatement period considering (a) the existing values, (b) the
percentage of new value abated, (c) the abatement period, and (d) the value after expiration of the abatement period;
12. The population growth of the City that occurs directly as result of new improvements;
13. The types of public improvements, if any, to be made by the applicant seeking abatement;
14. Whether the proposed improvements compete with existing businesses to the detriment of the local economy;
15. The impact on the business opportunities of existing businesses;
16. The attraction of other new businesses to the area;
17. The overall compatibility with the zoning ordinances and comprehensive plan for the area; and/or
18. Whether the project is environmentally compatible with no negative impact on quality of life perceptions.
Neither a Reinvestment Zone nor abatement agreement shall be authorized if it is determined that:
1. There would be substantial adverse affect on the provision of government service or tax base;
2. The applicant has insufficient financial capacity;
3. Planned or potential use of the property would constitute a hazard to public safety, health or morals;
4. Violation of other code or laws;
5. The agreement was signed after the commencement of construction, alteration or installation of improvements related to the
project; or
6. Any other reason deemed appropriate by the City Council
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT . . . In the fall of 2013, the College Station City Council adopted an Economic Development Master Plan. This
document represents the City’s first such effort and joins the many other Master Plans, Neighborhood, Corridor, and District Plans created
to aid in successful implementation of the Comprehensive Plan. The Master Plan defines the goals and objectives of the City’s economic
development efforts and lays out strategies and detailed actions to achieve these goals and objectives. The plan specifically identified six
strategic initiatives that the City’s economic development program area should focus its efforts on: sustain and enhance high quality of life;
support and partner with Texas A&M University and the Texas A&M University System; support retail development; support and stimulate
biotechnology research and advanced manufacturing; support and stimulate health and wellness market; and support and stimulate sports,
entertainment, and hospitality market.
Furthermore, the Plan also details how the plan should be monitored and updated over time, and identifies a series of formal economic
development policy guidelines that were also adopted. These guidelines state that in order to ensure the ongoing competitiveness of the
community, no State authorized incentive should immediately be discounted. The Texas Constitution and multiple State statutes identify the
role of economic development by both the State and its municipalities as a public purpose. While recognizing there is no standard strategy,
policy, or program for economic development, the Texas Legislature has created a vast array of tools that local governments have at their
disposal. The objective of these tools is to not only encourage development and diversification of the Texas economy, but to simultaneously
enhance the participating community’s overall quality of life. Incentives to consider may include, but not be limited to: Chapter 380 financing;
development fee rebates; enterprise zone program sponsorship; Freeport exemptions; infrastructure assistance; land transactions; delayed
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annexation or limited purpose annexation; special districts; reinvestment zones (tax abatement or tax increment); and fast track development
process.
The City and the City of Bryan, Texas have also entered into an “Interlocal Cooperation and Joint Development Agreement” (the “Interlocal
Agreement”) in connection with implementing a joint economic development program known as the Joint Research Valley BioCorridor
Development Project (the “Project”). Under the terms of the Interlocal Agreement, the City will make funds available to the City of Bryan,
and the City of Bryan will make funds available to the City, for certain defined public infrastructure projects that are intended to enhance
development of the Project. The obligations of each city under the Interlocal Agreement shall not constitute a debt for purposes of any
provision of the State Constitution, and are intended to be paid from the general revenues of each city.
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TABLE 1 - VALUATION, EXEMPTIONS AND GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT
(1) Certified taxable assessed valuation for tax year 2018 as reported by the Brazos Central Appraisal District. This amount is subject to
change during ensuing year.
(2) The debt service on a portion of the Certificates will be internally allocated by the City as being payable from the surplus revenues from
the respective enterprise funds. Although the City expects to pay for this portion of the Certificates with surplus enterprise funds, the
Certificates are secured solely by a pledge of ad valorem taxes and by a pledge of combined utility system surplus net revenues limited
to $1,000. See “THE CERTIFICATES- Security and Source of Payment.” There is no guarantee that payments from these enterprise
funds will be made. If payments are not made from the enterprise funds, the City will be required to levy ad valorem taxes in amounts
sufficient to make such payments.
2018/2019 Market Valuation Established by Brazos Central Appraisal District 9,914,209,750 $
(excluding exempt property)
Less Exemptions/Reductions at 100% Market Value:
Productivity Loss 106,298,092 $
Over 65 Homestead Exemptions 96,409,710
Cap Loss 26,009,975
Pollution Control 314,700
Member Armed Service Surviving Spouse 633,967
Solar 39,800
Freeport 13,020,237
Disabled Veteran 33,957,345
Homestead 144,445,601
Abatements 6,005,946 427,135,373
2018/2019 Taxable Assessed Valuation 9,487,074,377 $ (1)
Debt Payable from Ad Valorem Taxes (as of 3/1/2019)
General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2008 435,000
Certificates of Obligation, Series 2008 1,300,000
General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2009 465,000
Certificates of Obligation, Series 2009 2,505,000
General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2009 335,000
General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2010 8,700,000
Certificates of Obligation, Series 2010 1,865,000
General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2010 12,640,000
Certificates of Obligation, Series 2011 5,540,000
Certificates of Obligation, Series 2012 11,930,000
General Obligation Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 2012 9,960,000
Certificates of Obligation, Series 2013 7,920,000
General Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 2013 12,845,000
Certificates of Obligation, Series 2014 26,195,000
General Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 2014 23,415,000
Certificates of Obligation, Series 2016 21,565,000
General Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 2016 34,930,000
General Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 2017 28,725,000
Certificates of Obligation, Series 2017 52,265,000
Certificates of Obligation, Series 2018 33,955,000
The Certificates (2)82,095,000 379,585,000
Less: Self Supporting Debt (3)178,250,000 $
Less: Interest and Sinking Fund as of 2/1/2019 21,128,277
Net Debt Payable from Ad Valorem Taxes (4)180,206,723 $
Ratio of Net Debt Payable from Ad Valorem Taxes to Taxable Assessed Valuation(4)1.90%
Per Capita Taxable Assessed Valuation - $78,308
Per Capita Net Funded Debt - $1,487 (4)
2019 Estimated Population - 121,150
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(3) In the past, the City has sold certificates of obligation to finance projects for the City’s water and sewer system, and electric system and has
internally allocated portions of this debt as payable from the respective enterprise funds. The self-supporting amounts listed above are
projections of debt that is expected to be retired by the City based on actual historical payments from these funds to pay for debt service the
outstanding certificates of obligation. There is no guarantee that payments from these funds will continue in the future. Includes a portion
of the Certificates. See “DEBT INFORMATION – TABLE 10 – Self Supporting Debt.”
(4) Net of Interest and Sinking Fund as of February 1, 2019.
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TABLE 2 - TAXABLE ASSESSED VALUATIONS BY CATEGORY
NOTE: Valuations shown are certified taxable assessed values reported by the Brazos Central Appraisal District to the State Comptroller of
Public Accounts. Certified values are subject to change throughout the year as contested values are resolved and the Appraisal District
updates records.
2019 2018 2017
% of % of % of
Category Amount Total Amount Total Amount Total
Real, Residential, Single-Family 5,420,353,263$ 54.67% 4,891,101,082$ 53.32% 4,470,806,990$ 56.58%
Real, Residential, Multi-Family 2,014,388,746 20.32% 1,951,938,574 21.28% 1,275,467,653 16.14%
Real, Vacant Lots/Tracts 181,379,036 1.83% 166,018,722 1.81% 158,722,669 2.01%
Real, Acreage (Land Only) 107,486,185 1.08% 117,980,979 1.29% 87,626,228 1.11%
Real, Farm and Ranch Improvements 92,572,477 0.93% 95,828,034 1.04% 113,059,943 1.43%
Real, Commercial/Industrial 1,612,617,746 16.27% 1,497,083,484 16.32% 1,340,756,747 16.97%
Real, Oil, Gas & Other Mineral Reserves 12,619,033 0.13% 4,375,082 0.05% 5,036,746 0.06%
Real and Tangible Personal, Utilities 40,945,210 0.41% 40,806,430 0.44% 40,325,800 0.51%
Tangible Personal, Business 389,192,346 3.93% 360,514,767 3.93% 371,077,880 4.70%
Tangible Personal, Other 2,441,400 0.02% 2,449,980 0.03% 1,988,130 0.03%
Real Property Inventory 23,400,278 0.24% 31,155,861 0.34% 23,079,643 0.29%
Special Inventory 16,814,030 0.17% 13,855,490 0.15% 13,282,100 0.17%
Total Appraised Value Before Exemptions 9,914,209,750$ 100.00% 9,173,108,485$ 100.00% 7,901,230,529$ 100.00%
Less: Total Exemptions/Reductions 427,135,373 271,017,930 277,266,358
Taxable Assessed Value 9,487,074,377$ 8,902,090,555$ 7,623,964,171$
2016
% of % of
Category Amount Total Amount Total
Real, Residential, Single-Family 3,942,774,761$ 53.35% 3,657,836,541$ 53.15%
Real, Residential, Multi-Family 1,326,289,539 17.95% 1,296,417,661 18.84%
Real, Vacant Lots/Tracts 142,089,823 1.92% 141,077,944 2.05%
Real, Acreage (Land Only) 92,882,946 1.26% 109,675,903 1.59%
Real, Farm and Ranch Improvements 108,202,479 1.46% 74,289,622 1.08%
Real, Commercial/Industrial 1,330,864,915 18.01% 1,204,879,922 17.51%
Real, Oil, Gas & Other Mineral Reserves 10,793,941 0.15% 3,227,032 0.05%
Real and Tangible Personal, Utilities 30,944,850 0.42% 37,673,140 0.55%
Tangible Personal, Business 369,625,180 5.00% 330,937,290 4.81%
Tangible Personal, Other 2,024,340 0.03% 2,096,570 0.03%
Real Property Inventory 17,672,671 0.24% 13,256,668 0.19%
Special Inventory 15,787,080 0.21% 10,534,560 0.15%
Exempt Property Adjustment - 0.00% - 0.00%
Total Appraised Value Before Exemptions 7,389,952,525$ 100.00% 6,881,902,853 $ 100.00%
Less: Total Exemptions/Reductions 227,214,245 227,302,019
Taxable Assessed Value 7,162,738,280$ 6,654,600,834 $
Taxable Appraised Value, Fiscal Year Ending September 30,
Taxable Appraised Value, Fiscal Year Ending September 30,
2015
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TABLE 3 - VALUATION AND GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT HISTORY
(1) Source: The City.
(2) As reported by the Brazos Central Appraisal District; subject to change during the ensuing year.
(3) Payable from ad valorem taxes. Does not include self-supporting debt.
(4) Certified taxable assessed valuation for tax year 2018 as reported by the Brazos Central Appraisal District. This amount is subject to
change during ensuing year.
(5) Projected, includes the Certificates. Preliminary, subject to change.
TABLE 4 - TAX RATE, LEVY AND COLLECTION HISTORY
(1) Collections as of February 28, 2019. A portion of the City's taxpayer base has elected to provide split payments to the City which will
be due in part on June 30, 2019.
TABLE 5 - TEN LARGEST TAXPAYERS
GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT LIMITATION . . . No general obligation debt limitation is imposed on the City under current State law or the
City's Home Rule Charter (see “THE CERTIFICATES - Tax Rate Limitation”).
Ratio of Net
Fiscal Taxable G.O. Tax Debt
Year Taxable Assessed to Taxable Net G.O.
Ended Estimated Assessed Valuation Net G.O. Assessed Tax Debt
9/30 Population
(1) Valuation(2)Per Capita Tax Debt
(3)Valuation Per Capita
2015 102,117 6,654,600,834$ 65,166$ 101,630,000$ 1.53% 995$
2016 106,465 7,162,738,280 67,278 118,350,000 1.65% 1,112
2017 109,936 7,623,964,171 69,349 169,595,000 2.22% 1,543
2018 117,841 8,902,090,555 75,543 175,400,000 1.97% 1,488
2019 121,150 9,487,074,377 (4)78,308 178,425,000 (5)1.88%(5)1,473 (5)
Fiscal Year General Interest and % Current % Total
Ended 9/30 Tax Rate Fund Sinking Fund Tax Levy Collections Collections
2015 0.4525$ 0.2594$ 0.1931$ 29,803,314$ 98.70% 99.17%
2016 0.4525 0.2594 0.1931 32,065,351 98.95% 100.03%
2017 0.4725 0.2772 0.1953 37,007,711 100.08% 100.31%
2018 0.4975 0.2772 0.2203 43,300,209 98.90% 98.90%
2019 0.5058 0.2855 0.2203 46,446,351 90.30%(1)90.39%(1)
2018/2019 % of Total
Taxable Taxable
Nature Assessed Assessed
Name of Taxpayer of Property Valuation Valuation
CPP College Station I LLC Real Estate 72,000,000$ 0.76%
FujiFilm Diosynth Biotechnologies Texas LLC Manufacturing 70,935,780 0.75%
Woodridge College Station LLC Mall 61,134,650 0.64%
Woodridge College Station Phase II LLC Mall 60,907,991 0.64%
POM-College Station LLC Mall 57,067,490 0.60%
College Station Hospital LP Hospital 53,353,290 0.56%
Culpepper Family LP Real Estate 52,228,023 0.55%
SHP-The Callaway House LP Apartment Buildings 51,000,790 0.54%
Israel Weinberg Commercial 49,767,058 0.52%
SW Meadows Point LP Apartment Buildings 49,007,719 0.52%
577,402,791$ 6.09%
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TABLE 6 - TAX ADEQUACY
(1) Includes the Certificates and excludes self-supporting debt. Preliminary, subject to change.
TABLE 7 - ESTIMATED OVERLAPPING DEBT
Expenditures of the various taxing entities within the territory of the City are paid out of ad valorem taxes levied by such entities on properties
within the City. Such entities are independent of the City and may incur borrowings to finance their expenditures. This statement of direct
and estimated overlapping ad valorem tax debt (“Tax Debt”) was developed by the City from information obtained from the Brazos Central
Appraisal District. Except for the amounts relating to the City, the City has not independently verified the accuracy or completeness of such
information, and no person should rely upon such information as being accurate or complete. Furthermore, certain of the entities listed may
have issued additional debt since the date hereof, and such entities may have programs requiring the issuance of substantial amounts of
additional debt, the amount of which cannot be determined. The following table reflects the estimated share of overlapping Tax Debt of the
City.
Source: Municipal Advisory Council of Texas.
(1) Certified taxable assessed valuation for tax year 2018 as reported by the Brazos Central Appraisal. This amount is subject to change
during ensuing year.
(2) Projected, includes the Certificates and excludes self-supporting debt. Preliminary, subject to change.
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Net Maximum Tax Suppported Principal and Interest Requirements (2020)…………………………… 20,910,951 $ (1)
$0.22265 Tax Rate at 99% Collection Produces ………………………………………………………20,911,741 $
Net Average Tax Supported Principal and Interest Requirements (2019-2038)………………………… 13,483,683 $ (1)
$0.14357 Tax Rate at 99% Collection Produces ………………………………………………………13,484,387 $
City's
Total Net Estimated Overlapping
2018/2019 Taxable 2019 Tax Debt as % Tax Debt as
Assessed Value Tax Rate of 3/1/2019 Applicable of 3/1/2019
City of College Station 9,487,074,377 $ (1)0.5058 180,206,723 $ (2)100.00% 180,206,723 $
Brazos County 18,879,697,829 0.4850 79,135,000 49.18% 38,918,593
Bryan ISD 7,500,303,568 1.3400 197,820,000 2.55% 5,044,410
College Station ISD 9,441,619,756 1.3720 341,940,000 88.85% 303,813,690
Total Direct and Overlapping Funded Tax Debt 527,983,416 $
Ratio of Direct and Overlapping Funded Tax Debt to Taxable Assessed Valuation 5.565%
Per Capita Overlapping Funded Tax Debt 4,358 $
23 DEBT INFORMATION TABLE 8 - PRO-FORMA AD VALOREM TAX DEBT SERVICE REQUIREMENTS* (1) Average life of the Certificates – 10.480 years. Interest calculated at an average rate for purposes of illustration. Preliminary, subject to change. (2) In the past, the City has sold certificates of obligation to finance projects for the City’s water and sewer system, and electric system and has internally allocated portions of this debt as payable from the respective enterprise funds. The self-supporting amounts listed above are projections of debt that is expected to be retired by the City based on actual historical payments from these funds to pay for debt service the outstanding certificates of obligation. There is no guarantee that payments from these funds will continue in the future. Includes a portion of the Certificates. See “Table 10 – Self Supporting Debt” and the accompanying footnotes. Total NetYearLess: Tax Supported % ofEndSelf-Supporting Debt Service Principal9/30 Principal Interest Total Principal Interest Total Debt Service(2)Requirements Retired2019 25,005,000$ 13,022,225$ 38,027,225$ -$ -$ -$ 17,512,294$ 20,514,931$ 2020 23,755,000 11,713,451 35,468,451 3,545,000 2,759,545 6,304,545 20,862,045 20,910,951 2021 23,125,000 10,727,483 33,852,483 4,050,000 2,260,200 6,310,200 20,509,730 19,652,952 2022 21,595,000 9,766,533 31,361,533 4,120,000 2,180,535 6,300,535 18,402,957 19,259,110 2023 21,630,000 8,765,638 30,395,638 4,215,000 2,097,592 6,312,592 17,430,726 19,277,504 32.39%2024 21,955,000 7,729,715 29,684,715 4,295,000 2,010,349 6,305,349 17,094,683 18,895,381 2025 21,000,000 6,717,454 27,717,454 4,400,000 1,917,066 6,317,066 16,559,271 17,475,249 2026 20,720,000 5,738,088 26,458,088 4,495,000 1,816,974 6,311,974 15,943,776 16,826,285 2027 18,890,000 4,888,018 23,778,018 3,370,000 1,724,841 5,094,841 13,925,924 14,946,935 2028 17,535,000 4,205,448 21,740,448 3,455,000 1,640,695 5,095,695 12,632,609 14,203,534 62.08%2029 15,785,000 3,596,426 19,381,426 3,540,000 1,549,554 5,089,554 11,544,092 12,926,888 2030 14,390,000 3,029,930 17,419,930 3,640,000 1,449,520 5,089,520 9,844,079 12,665,370 2031 13,265,000 2,483,500 15,748,500 3,755,000 1,338,907 5,093,907 9,619,880 11,222,527 2032 13,200,000 1,956,348 15,156,348 3,870,000 1,217,811 5,087,811 9,025,959 11,218,199 2033 12,270,000 1,481,280 13,751,280 4,005,000 1,086,044 5,091,044 7,876,763 10,965,562 83.76%2034 11,350,000 1,064,839 12,414,839 4,145,000 943,370 5,088,370 7,126,570 10,376,639 2035 8,600,000 733,240 9,333,240 4,295,000 791,428 5,086,428 5,292,200 9,127,468 2036 8,880,000 460,615 9,340,615 4,465,000 631,094 5,096,094 5,304,605 9,132,104 2037 7,150,000 204,623 7,354,623 4,630,000 461,903 5,091,903 4,879,583 7,566,942 2038 2,395,000 43,709 2,438,709 4,805,000 283,795 5,088,795 3,996,193 3,531,311 98.76%2039 - - - 5,000,000 96,250 5,096,250 2,634,761 2,461,489 100.00%322,495,000$ 98,328,559$ 420,823,559$ 82,095,000$ 28,257,471$ 110,352,471$ 248,018,698$ 283,157,333$ The Certificates(1)Outstanding Debt Service
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TABLE 9 - INTEREST AND SINKING FUND BUDGET PROJECTION
(1) Excludes self-supporting debt. Includes the Certificates. Preliminary, subject to change.
TABLE 10 – SELF-SUPPORTING DEBT(1)
(1) The debt service described in this table is general obligation debt for which repayment is provided from revenues from other sources.
It is the City’s current policy to provide these payments from such sources. There is no assurance that the use of these sources to make
these payments will continue in the future. If payments are not made from such sources in the future, the difference will be paid for
with ad valorem taxes. Includes a portion of the Certificates. Preliminary, subject to change.
TABLE 11 - AUTHORIZED BUT UNISSUED TAX BONDS
ANTICIPATED ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT
The City has no firm plans for the issuance of additional general obligation debt payable from ad valorem taxes within the next twelve months.
Total Net Tax Supported Debt Service Requirements, Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2019(1)20,514,931$
Interest and Sinking Fund, September 30, 2018 5,272,810$
Budgeted Interest and Sinking Fund Tax Levy 20,209,296
Budgeted Investment Earnings 130,000
Budgeted Transfers 397,855 26,009,961
Estimated Balance, September 30, 2019 5,495,030$
Year Total
End Electric Wastewater Water Convention Parking Self-Supporting
9/30 Fund Fund Fund Cente Landfill Garage Debt Service
2019 6,008,004$ 4,891,553$ 6,024,912$ 12,388$ 352,963$ 222,475$ 17,512,294$
2020 6,687,683 6,636,709 6,952,303 7,100 353,850 224,400 20,862,045
2021 6,669,099 6,589,243 6,890,438 6,900 354,050 - 20,509,730
2022 6,567,436 5,685,445 5,820,102 6,675 323,300 - 18,402,957
2023 6,340,465 5,349,556 5,412,730 6,425 321,550 - 17,430,726
2024 5,994,368 5,328,662 5,436,428 6,175 329,050 - 17,094,683
2025 5,682,883 5,074,381 5,465,408 5,925 330,675 - 16,559,271
2026 5,424,378 5,073,988 5,108,186 5,675 331,550 - 15,943,776
2027 4,208,547 4,859,387 4,520,890 5,425 331,675 - 13,925,924
2028 4,051,149 4,489,735 3,762,099 5,225 324,400 - 12,632,609
2029 3,590,288 4,333,651 3,285,203 5,075 329,875 - 11,544,092
2030 2,729,864 4,341,656 2,772,559 - - - 9,844,079
2031 2,536,439 4,313,516 2,769,926 - - - 9,619,880
2032 2,178,939 4,084,844 2,762,177 - - - 9,025,959
2033 1,631,830 3,675,399 2,569,534 - - - 7,876,763
2034 1,033,030 3,523,653 2,569,888 - - - 7,126,570
2035 430,653 2,743,750 2,117,798 - - - 5,292,200
2036 432,185 2,748,538 2,123,882 - - - 5,304,605
2037 432,893 2,748,527 1,698,163 - - - 4,879,583
2038 432,756 2,418,834 1,144,603 - - - 3,996,193
2039 - 1,732,725 902,036 - - - 2,634,761
73,062,886 $ 90,643,748 $ 80,109,264 $ 72,988 $ 3,682,938 $ 446,875 $ 248,018,698 $
Date of Amount Issued
Authorization Purpose Authorized To Date Unissued
11/4/2003 Municipal Complex Improvements 7,610,000$ 3,955,000$ 3,655,000$
11/4/2008 Park Improvements 12,790,000 12,145,000 645,000
77,570,000$ 73,270,000$ 4,300,000$
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OTHER OBLIGATIONS
Currently, the City has no outstanding capital leases or loans.
PENSION FUND
Plan Description
The City accounts for pension cost under GASB Statement No. 68, Accounting and Financial Reporting for Pensions. The City of College
Station participates as one of over 880 plans in the multi-employer, nontraditional, joint contributory, hybrid defined benefit pension plan
administered by the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS). TMRS is an agency created by the State of Texas and administered in
accordance with the TMRS Act, Subtitle G, Title 8, Texas Government Code (the TMRS Act) as an agent multiple-employer retirement
system for municipal employees in the State of Texas. The TMRS Act places the general administration and management of the System with
a six-member Board of Trustees. Although the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, appoints the Board, TMRS is not fiscally
dependent on the State of Texas. TMRS’s defined benefit pension plan is a tax-qualified plan under Section 401 (a) of the Internal Revenue
Code. TMRS issues a publicly available comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR) that can be obtained at www.tmrs.com. All eligible
employees of the city are required to participate in TMRS.
TMRS provides retirement, disability, and death benefits. Benefit provisions are adopted by the governing body of the City, within the options
available in the state statutes governing TMRS.
At retirement, the benefit is calculated as if the sum of the employee’s contributions, with interest, and the city-financed monetary credits,
with interest, were used to purchase an annuity. Members may choose to receive their retirement benefit in one of seven actuarially equivalent
payment options. Members may also choose to receive a portion of their benefit as a Partial Lump Sum Distribution in an amount equal to
12, 24, or 36 monthly payments, which cannot exceed 75% of the member’s deposits and interest.
Plan provisions for the City were as follows:
Employees covered by benefit terms at the December 31, 2017 valuation and measurement date are as follows:
Contributions
The contribution rates for employees in TMRS are either 5%, 6%, or 7% of employee gross earnings, and the city matching percentages are
either 100%, 150%, or 200%, both as adopted by the governing body of the city. Under the state law governing TMRS, the contribution rate for
each city is determined annually by the actuary, using the Entry Age Normal (EAN) actuarial cost method. The actuarially determined rate is the
estimated amount necessary to finance the cost of benefits earned by employees during the year, with an additional amount to finance any
unfunded accrued liability.
Employees for the City of College Station were required to contribute 7% of their annual gross earnings during the fiscal year. The contribution
rates for the City of College Station were 13% and 13% in calendar years 2018 and 2017, respectively. The City’s contributions to TMRS for
fiscal year 2018 were $7,501,446 and were greater than the required contributions of $7,483,465.
Net Pension Liability
The City’s Net Pension Liability (NPL) was measured as of December 31, 2017, and the Total Pension Liability (TPL) used to calculate the Net
Pension Liability was determined by an actuarial valuation as of that date.
Employee deposit rate 7.00%
Matching ratio (City to Employee) 2 to 1
Years required for vesting 5
Service retirement eligibility 20 years at any age;
5 years at age 60 and above
Updated service credit 75% repeating transfers
Annuity increase (to retirees) 50% of CPI repeating
Inactive employees or beneficiaries currently receiving benefit s 445
Inactive employees entitled to but not yet receiving benefits 520
Active employees 905
Total 1870
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Actuarial Assumptions
The Total Pension Liability in the December 31, 2017 actuarial valuation was determined using the following actuarial assumptions:
Salary increases were based on service-related tables. Mortality rates for active members, retirees, and beneficiaries were based on the gender-
distinct RP2000 Combined Mortality Table with Blue Collar Adjustment, with male rates multiplied by 109% and female rates multiplied by
103%. The rates are projected on a fully generational basis by scale BB to account for future mortality improvements. For disabled annuitants,
the gender-distinct RP2000 Disabled Retiree Mortality Table is used, with slight adjustments.
Actuarial assumptions used in the December 31, 2017 valuation were based on the results of actuarial experience studies. Assumptions are
reviewed annually.
The long-term expected rate of return on pension plan investments is 6.75%. The pension plan’s policy with regard to the allocation of invested
assets is established and may be amended by the TMRS Board of Trustees. Plan assets are managed on a total return basis with an emphasis on
both capital appreciation as well as the production of income, in order to satisfy the short-term and long-term funding needs of TMRS. The long-
term expected rate of return on pension plan investments was determined using a building-block method in which best estimate ranges of expected
future real rates of return (expected returns, net of pension plan investment expense and inflation) are developed for each major asset class. These
ranges are combined to produce the long-term expected rate of return by weighting the expected future real rates of return by the target asset
allocation percentage and by adding expected inflation. The target allocation and best estimates of arithmetic real rates of return for each major
asset class are summarized in the following table:
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Inflation 2.5% per year
Overall paytoll growth 3.00%
Investment rate of return 6.75%, net of pension plan investment
expense including inflation
Long Term
Expected
Target Real Rate
Asset Class Allocation of Return
Doemstic Equity 17.50% 4.55%
International Equity 17.50% 6.35%
Core Fixed Income 10.00% 1.00%
Non-Core Fixed Income 20.00% 36.90%
Real Return 10.00% 3.80%
Real Estate 10.00% 4.50%
Absolute Return 10.00% 3.75%
Private Equity 5.00% 7.50%
Total 100.00%
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Discount Rate
The discount rate used to measure the Total Pension Liability was 6.75%. The projection of cash flows used to determine the discount rate
assumed that employee contributions will remain at the current 7.0% and employer contributions will be made at the rates specified in statute.
Based on that assumption, the pension plan’s Fiduciary Net Position was projected to be available to make all projected future benefit payments
of current plan members. Therefore, the long-term expected rate of return on pension plan investments was applied to all periods of projected
benefit payments to determine the Total Pension Liability.
Sensitivity of the Net Pension Liability to Changes in the Discount Rate
The following presents the net pension liability of the City, as well as what the City’s net pension liability (asset) would be if it were calculated
using a discount rate that is 1-percentage-point lower or 1-percentage- point higher than the current rate:
Pension Plan Fiduciary Net Position
Detailed information about the pension plan’s Fiduciary Net Position is available in a separately-issued TMRS financial report. That report may
be obtained on the Internet at www.tmrs.com.
Pension Expense
For the year ended September 30, 2018, the City recognized pension expense of $8,761,018.
Increase (Decrease)
Total Plan Net
Pension Fiduciary Pension
Liability Net Position Liability
(a) (b) (a) - (b)
Balance at 12/31/2016 267,674,838$ 226,024,775$ 41,650,063$
Changes for the year:
Service Cost 8,418,324 - 8,418,324
Interest 17,986,722 - 17,986,722
Change of benefit terms - -
Differences between expected
and actual experience 1,192,275 - 1,192,275
Changes of assumptions - - -
Contributions - employer - 7,223,267 (7,223,267)
Contributions - employee - 3,773,603 (3,773,603)
Net investment income - 31,325,172 (31,325,172)
Benefit payments, including refunds of -
employee contributions; (10,828,101) (10,828,101) -
Administrative expenses (162,346) 162,346
Other (8,228) 8,228
Net changes 16,769,220 31,323,367 (14,554,147)
Ending Balance 284,444,058$ 257,348,142$ 27,095,915$
1% Decrease 1% Increase
in Discount Discount in Discount
Rate (5.75%) Rate (6.75%) Rate (7.75%)
City's net pension liability 69,618,084$ 27,095,915$ (7,527,694)$
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Deferred Outflows of Resources and Deferred Inflows of Resources Related to Pension
At September 30, 2018, the City reported deferred outflows and inflows of resources related to pensions from the following sources:
Deferred outflows of resources, of $5,492,869 related to pensions resulting from contributions subsequent to the measurement date, will be
recognized as a reduction of the net pension liability for the measurement year ending December 31, 2018 and recognized in the City’s financial
statements as of September 30, 2019.
Other amounts reported as deferred outflows and inflows of resources related to pensions will be recognized in pension expense in the following
years indicated below:
OTHER POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
Plan Description
Plan administration: As required by state laws, in addition to the pension benefits described above, the City makes available certain
postretirement benefits to employees who meet TMRS retirement qualifications, retire from City employment, and enroll in the plan before
the effective date of their retirement. The City’s OPEB Plan is a single employer defined benefit plan, defined by City policy. The OPEB
Plan does not issue a separate report that includes financial statements and required supplementary information for the OPEB Plan.
Plan membership. At September 30, 2018 membership consisted of the following:
Benefits provided: The City’s defined benefit Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Plan offers medical, dental, vision, drug, and life
insurance benefits to retired employees and their eligible dependents. The OPEB Plan is a single employer defined benefit OPEB plan
administered by the City. The benefit levels offered to retired employees and eligible dependents are the same as those afforded to active
employees as the City’s group health insurance plan covers both active and retired members. All medical, dental, vision and drug care benefits
are provided through the City’s self-insured health plan. As long as monthly premium payments are made, the healthcare plan provides
coverage until age 65 for retired employees and eligible dependents enrolled in the City’s OPEB Plan. The life insurance offered though the
OPEB Plan provides a $10,000, fully insured death benefit coverage upon retirement, which ceases upon attainment of age 65. The Life
insurance benefit for eligible retirees is paid entirely by the City.
Deferred Deferred
Outflows of Inflows of
Resources Resources
Differences between expected and actual economic experience 1,657,969$ 266,287$
Changes in actual assumptions 1,434,725 -
Difference between projected and actual investment earnings - 6,554,487
Contributions subsequent to the measurement date 5,492,869 -
Total 8,585,563$ 6,820,774$
Net deferred
Fiscal outflows
Year Ended (inflows) of
Sept. 30: resources
2019 1,215,672$
2020 885,422
2021 (2,857,280)
2022 (2,971,894)
Thereafter -
(3,728,080)$
Medical Life
and/or Insurance
Dental
Benefits Benefits
Retirees and Retiree Spouses 82 180
Active Employees 887 887
969 1,067
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Contributions: Benefit provisions, as well as retiree premium contributions, are established by City management. The City determines the
employer and participant contribution rates annually, based on recommendations of City staff and the City’s benefit consultant. For the year
ended September 30, 2018, the City’s average contribution rate was 2.6 percent of covered-employee payroll.
Investments
Investment policy: The goal of the Plan’s investment program is to generate adequate long-term returns that, when combined with
contributions, will result in sufficient assets to pay the present and future obligations of the Plan. The Plan has a Balanced Risk Tolerance
with a Strategic Asset Allocation of the following:
Concentrations: Assets of the OPEB plan are held in Trust by PARS which is fully discussed in the OPEB trust below.
Rate of return: For the year ended December 31, 2017, the annual money-weighted rate of return on investments, net of investment expense,
was 1.88 percent. The money-weighted rate of return expresses investment performance, net of investment expense, adjusted for the changing
amounts actually invested.
Receivables
The OPEB plan has no receivables from long-term contracts with the City for contributions at September 30, 2018.
Allocated Insurance Contracts
The OPEB plan has no allocated insurance contracts excluded from OPEB plan assets at September 30, 2018.
Reserves
The OPEB plan has no reserves recorded at September 30, 2018.
Net OPEB Liability
The components of the net OPEB liability of the City at September 30, 2018 based on the December 31, 2017 measurement and actuarial
valuation date, were as follows:
Changes in the Net OPEB Liability
For the year ended September 30, 2018, the City recognized reduction in the OPEB liability of
$11,528,149. Effective January 1, 2018, the City has made the following changes to the benefits offered under its Other Post Employment
Benefit Plan. To be eligible for premium pricing for medical, dental, vision, and drug benefits at the time of retirement, employees must:
Meet TMRS retirement qualifications,
Be 55 years of age or older,
Have five (5) years of employment at the City of College Station,
Be enrolled in the plan before the effective date of their retirement.
Target Allocation
Asset Class Allocation Range
Cash 5.0% 0-20%
Fixed Income 35.0% 30%-50%
Equity 60.0% 50%-70%
Total 100.0%
Total OPEB liability - ending 7,815,261 $
Plan fiduciary net position - ending (1,521,285)
Net OPEB liability - ending 6,293,976
Plan fiduciary net position as a percentage
of total OPEB liability 19.47%
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In addition, certain actuarial changes were made when enacting GASB 75 that affected the Net OPEB Liability. Those changes included:
The Entry Age Normal Actuarial Cost Method must be used to attribute the actuarial present value of benefits to service
periods in determining the OPEB Liability. This differed from the Projected Unit Credit Cost Method previously used by
the City.
Discount Rate changes were allowed under GASB 75. Those changes included that for the unfunded portion of the plan,
the discount rate is based on yields of 20-year, tax-exempt general obligation municipal bonds with an average rating of
AA/Aa or higher. For the funded portion, however, the City could continue to use an assumption similar to the current
discount rate.
Instead of recording expense equal to the Annual Required Contribution (ARC), GASB No. 75 required expensing the change in Net OPEB
Liability from one period to the next. Some sources of this change are expensed immediately, while others are amortized over a period of
approximately ten to twenty years depending on plan demographics.
Components of the change in the Net OPEB Liability is as follows:
Actuarial assumptions. The total OPEB liability for the year ended September 30, 2018 as measured as of December 31, 2017 was determined
by an actuarial valuation as of that date using the following actuarial assumptions, applied to all periods included in the measurement, unless
otherwise specified:
Mortality rates were based on the RP-2000 Combined Mortality Table for Males or Females, as appropriate, with adjustments for mortality
improvements based on Scale BB. The actuarial assumptions used in the December 31, 2017 valuation were based on the results of an
actuarial experience study for the period December 31, 2010 to December 31, 2014.
Increase (Decrease)
Total OPEB Plan Fiduciary Net OPEB
Liability Net Position Liability
Balances as of Decmeber 31, 2016 17,822,125 $ -$ 17,822,125 $
Changes for the year:
Service cost 941,652 - 941,652
Interest 698,156 - 698,156
Changes of benefit terms (7,476,535) - (7,476,535)
Differences between expected and -
actual experience (707,212) - (707,212)
Changes of assumptions of other inputs (2,874,882) - (2,874,882)
Contributions-employer - 2,081,852 (2,081,852)
Net investment income - 28,378 (28,378)
Administrative expenses - (902) 902
Benefit payments, including refunds of -
employee contributions (588,043) (588,043) -
Net changes (10,006,864) 1,521,285 (11,528,149)
Balances as of December 31, 2017 7,815,261 $ 1,521,285 $ 6,293,976 $
Inflation 3.0%
Salary increases 4% to 11% including inflation
Discount rate 7.00% (3.78% in prior year before establishment of Trust)
Healthcare cost trend rates 8.0% in FY19 declining by 0.5% per year to rate of 4.75% in
FYE 2026 and beyond
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The long-term expected rate of return on OPEB plan investments was determined using a building-block method in which best-estimate
ranges of expected future real rates of return (expected returns, net of investment expense and inflation) are developed for each major asset
class. These ranges are combined to produce the long-term expected rate of return by weighting the expected future real rates of return by
the target asset allocation percentage and by adding expected inflation. Best estimates of arithmetic real rates of return for each major asset
class included in the target asset allocation are summarized in the following table:
Discount rate. The discount rate used to measure the total OPEB liability was 7.0 percent. The discount rate used to determine the total OPEB
Liability as of the beginning of the measurement year prior to the establishment of the OPEB trust was 3.78%. The weighted average of the
Expected Real Rate of Return is added to the Expected Long-Term Inflation assumption and reduced by expected investment expenses
(4.74% + 3.00% - 0.75% = 6.99%). This result is then rounded to the nearest 25 basis points to obtain the Expected Long-Term Rate of
Return of 7.00%.
The projected cash flows into the plan are equal to projected benefit payments out of the plan plus prefunding contributions that have been
approved by the City Council. The projection of cash flows used to determine the discount rate assumed that City contributions will be made
at rates equal to the actuarially determined contribution rates.
The assumed rate of general inflation has been updated since the valuation used for the September 30, 2017 liability to reflect the actuary’s
best expectation of future plan experience.
The long-term expected rate of return for the plan is 7.0 percent. The plan operates on a pay as you go basis and accumulates assets in trust
in addition to the pay as you go amount.
Based on the discount rate assumptions, the OPEB plan’s fiduciary net position was projected to be available to make all projected future
benefit payments of current plan members. Therefore, the long- term expected rate of return on OPEB plan investments was applied to all
periods of projected benefit payments to determine the total OPEB liability.
Sensitivity of the net OPEB liability to changes in the discount rate. The following presents the net OPEB liability of the City, as well as what
the City’s net OPEB liability would be if it were calculated using a discount rate that is 1-percentage point lower (6.0 percent) or 1-percentage-
point higher (8.0 percent) than the current discount rate:
Sensitivity of the net OPEB liability to changes in the healthcare cost trend rates. The following presents the net OPEB liability of the City,
as well as what the City’s net OPEB liability would be if it were calculated using healthcare cost trend rates that are 1-percentage-point lower
(7.0 percent decreasing to 3.75 percent) or 1-percentage-point higher (9.0 percent decreasing to 5.75 percent) than the current healthcare cost
trend rates:
Expected
Real
Target Rate of Weighted
Asset Class Allocation Return Average
Cash 5.0% 0.8% 0.0%
Fixed Income 35.0% 3.6% 1.3%
Equity 60.0% 5.8% 3.5%
Total 100.0% N/A 4.7%
1% Current 1%
Decrease Discount Rate Increase
(6.00%) (7.00%) (8.00%)
Net OPEB liability 5,535,091 $ 6,293,976 $ 7,184,860 $
Current Healthcare
1% Decrease Cost Trend Rates 1% Increase
(7.00% decreasing (8.00% decreasing (9.00% decreasing
to 3.75%) to 4.75%) to 5.75%)
Net OPEB liability 5,535,091 $ 6,293,976 $ 7,184,860 $
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OPEB Expense and Deferred Outflows of Resources and Deferred Inflows of Resources Related to OPEB
For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018, the City recognized OPEB expense/(income) of
$(6,358,056). At September 30, 2018, the City reported changes to deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows of resources related
to OPEB from the following sources as follows:
Deferred outflows of resources, of $1,323,623 related to OPEB resulting from contributions subsequent to the measurement date, will be
recognized as a reduction of the net OPEB liability for the measurement year ending December 31, 2018 and recognized in the City’s financial
statements as of September 30, 2019. Amounts reported as deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows of resources related to OPEB
will be recognized in OPEB expense as follows:
OPEB Trust
On September 11, 2017, the City Council approved a resolution adopting the Public Agencies Retirement Services (PARS) Post-Retirement
Health Care Plan Trust and on September 25, 2017, the City Council passed resolution 2017-0564 appropriating the funds. Effective
September 27, 2017, the City entered into a section 115 Irrevocable Exclusive Benefit agent multiple-employer trust to fund its Other
Postemployment Benefits Obligation. Trust and Investment Management Services are provided by Public Agency Retirement Services
(PARS) and is administered by the City. The investment manager that executes investment transactions is Highmark Capital Management,
Inc. and the custodian of the trust’s funds is US Bank.
With the establishment of the trust, the City can pre-fund (make annual payments in advance of the obligation) and allocate funds for the
express purpose of funding future OPEB costs. The investment returns can be used to reduce the actuarial contributions and can result in
lower long-term costs of the plan. As of September 30, 2018 the trust’s balance was $2,646,668.
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Deferred Deferred
Outflows of Inflows of
Resources Resources
Differences between expected and actual economic experience -$ 609,396$
Changes in actual assumptions - 2,477,250
Difference between projected and actual investment earnings - 1,595
Contributions subsequent to the measurement date 1,323,623 -
Total 1,323,623$ 3,088,241$
Fiscal Deferred
Year Ended inflows of
Sept. 30: resources
2019 (495,874)$
2020 (495,847)
2021 (495,847)
2022 (495,846)
2023 (495,448)
Thereafter (609,406)
(3,088,268)$
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
TABLE 12 - GENERAL FUND REVENUES AND EXPENDITURE HISTORY
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2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
Revenues:
Taxes 56,329,528$ 53,749,315$ 48,737,894$ 46,750,120$ 41,951,522$
Licenses & Permits 1,772,959 2,127,142 2,132,802 1,500,777 1,424,598
Intergovernmental 910,169 828,510 1,373,950 355,083 189,103
Charges for Services 3,940,837 3,863,744 3,809,206 3,572,684 2,987,778
Fines, Forfeits and Penalties 3,211,536 2,917,735 3,255,051 2,693,647 3,038,926
Investment Income 449,880 241,880 148,302 116,074 66,264
Rents & Royalties 219,538 284,351 187,328 136,228 542,816
Contributions 7,361 7,580 8,880 1,251 11,016
Other 642,547 775,114 434,537 3,252,310 113,802
Total Revenues 67,484,355$ 64,795,371$ 60,087,950$ 58,378,174$ 50,325,825$
Expenditures:
General Government 6,165,016$ 6,228,021$ 5,524,471$ 4,853,358$ 5,108,448$
Fiscal Services 3,954,488 3,815,223 3,733,550 3,314,990 3,029,566
Police Department 22,631,648 21,372,560 20,170,450 18,533,889 17,080,568
Fire Department 19,624,919 17,001,580 16,916,819 14,881,983 13,585,022
Planning & Development Services 3,740,969 3,741,263 3,243,768 3,106,143 2,867,857
Parks and Recreation 9,129,079 8,621,075 9,279,126 8,194,670 4,596,645
Information Technology 4,488,885 4,600,556 4,491,009 4,112,987 4,207,305
Public Works 9,575,300 8,151,055 11,162,508 9,156,069 7,611,303
Library Services 1,118,522 1,097,876 1,098,326 1,138,568 1,078,851
Contributions 1,380,580 1,280,215 1,220,251 1,187,500 1,184,115
Other - - 863 217,114 222,034
Capital Improvement Projects 319,406 988,435 667,574 129,896 731,621
Total Expenditures 82,128,812$ 76,897,859$ 77,508,715$ 68,827,167$ 61,303,335$
Other Financing Sources (Uses):
Sale of General Fixed Assets -$ 47,478$ -$ 8,974,205$ 4,582,111$
Operating Transfers In 19,245,943 18,347,351 16,507,346 15,094,866 15,158,581
Operating Transfers Out (3,031,702) (2,911,020) (2,376,443) (11,441,262) (4,444,465)
Total Other Financing Sources (Uses) 16,214,241$ 15,483,809$ 14,130,903$ 12,627,809$ 15,296,227$
Net Change in Fund Balance 1,569,784$ 3,381,321$ (3,289,862)$ 2,178,816$ 4,318,717$
Fund Balance, Beginning of Year 22,514,523 19,133,202 22,423,064 20,244,248 15,925,531
Prior Period Adjustment 2,706,262 - - - -
Fund Balance, End of Year 26,790,569$ 22,514,523$ 19,133,202$ 22,423,064$ 20,244,248$
Fiscal Year Ended September 30,
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TABLE 13 - MUNICIPAL SALES TAX HISTORY
The City has adopted the Municipal Sales and Use Tax Act, Texas, Tax Code, Chapter 321, which grants the City the power to impose and levy
a 1% Local Sales and Use Tax within the City; the proceeds are credited to the General Fund and are not pledged to the payment of the Certificates.
Collections and enforcements are effected through the offices of the Comptroller of Public Accounts, State of Texas, who remits the proceeds of
the tax, after deduction of a 2% service fee, to the City monthly. In May 1990, the voters of the City approved the imposition of an additional
sales and use tax of one-half of one percent (½ of 1%) for property tax reduction. The total sales tax rate for the City is 1.5%.
(1) Provided by the City.
(2) Based on population estimates provided by the City.
(3) Collections as of February 28, 2019.
The sales tax breakdown for the City is as follows:
FINANCIAL POLICIES
Basis of Accounting . . .The accounts of the City are organized and operated on the basis of funds and account groups. A fund is an
independent fiscal and accounting entity with a self-balancing set of accounts. Fund accounting segregates funds according to their intended
purpose and is used to aid management in demonstrating compliance with finance-related legal and contractual provisions. The minimum
number of funds is maintained consistent with legal and managerial requirements. Account groups are a reporting device to account for
certain assets and liabilities of the governmental funds not recorded directly in those funds. Government funds are used to account for the
City’s general government activities. Governmental fund types use the flow of current financial resources measurement focus and the
modified accrual basis of accounting.
General Fund . . . The General Fund is the City’s primary operating fund. It is used to account for all activities typically considered
governmental functions of the City. These include Public Safety, Public Works, Parks and Recreation, Economic and Planning and
Development Services, the support functions for these areas, and the administrative functions for the City.
The General Fund for the 2018-2019 fiscal year is influenced by current policies and any approved policy changes. The policies include
inter-fund equity; maintaining a balance between revenues and expenditures; and maintaining the level of service currently provided as the
City experiences residential and commercial growth.
The City’s financial policies are for a General Fund balance of 15% of budgeted appropriations at year end. To the extent that the General
Fund balance exceeds this amount, this surplus is to be expended in future years for one time expenditures such as capital items and short
term projects.
Debt Service Fund . . .The Debt Service Fund accounts for the servicing of general long-term debt not being financed by proprietary or
nonexpendable trust funds. It is the City’s policy to maintain at least 8 1/3% of annual appropriated expenditures for debt service and any
associated fees as the Debt Service Fund balance at fiscal yearend. The City is in compliance with that policy.
Budgetary Procedures . . .Prior to September 1, the City Manager submits to the City Council a proposed operating budget for the fiscal year
commencing the following October 1. The operating budget includes proposed expenditures and the means of financing them. All budget
requests are compiled by the Finance Department and presented with comparative and supporting data to the Mayor and City Council for
review. Public hearings are properly advertised and conducted at City Hall for taxpayer comments. Prior to September 27, the budget is
legally enacted through passage of an ordinance. The City Council must approve all transfers of budgeted amounts between departments
within any fund and any revision that alters the total expenditure of any fund. An amount is also budgeted each year for contingencies which
may arise.
Fiscal
Year % of Equivalent of
Ended Total Ad Valorem Ad Valorem Per
9/30 Collected
(1)Tax Levy Tax Rate Capita
(2)
2015 26,687,963$ 89.55% 0.41$ 261$
2016 27,163,480 84.71% 0.38 255
2017 28,561,762 77.18% 0.36 260
2018 28,799,040 66.51% 0.33 244
2019 10,482,189 (3)22.57% 0.11 87
Brazos County Sales & Use Tax 1/2 %
Property Tax Reduction 1/2 %
City Sales & Use Tax 1 %
State Sales & Use Tax 6 1/4 %
Total 8 1/4 %
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THE COMBINED UTILITY SYSTEM
WATERWORKS SYSTEM
Since December 1981, the City has had the capability to produce and deliver 100% of its water. The system has been expanded to a system
of nine wells, with a combined capacity of 29 million gallons per day. The water is delivered to the distribution system by 14 miles of 30-
inch diameter and 36 inch diameter pipeline and two pumping stations.
Two of the wells mentioned above are shallow wells, less than 1,500 feet deep, drilled into the Carrizo and Sparta aquifers. The remaining
seven are deep wells, approximately 3,000 feet, drilled in the Simsboro Sand formation of the Carrizo-Wilcox aquifer. This is a very prolific
aquifer of high quality water that has the capacity to provide an adequate water supply for the City and surrounding communities through the
year 2060, and well beyond, if managed properly.
The Simsboro Sand, and all local aquifers, are regulated by the Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District, and permitting
requirements have been implemented for all new water wells. College Station has obtained a Drilling/Operating Permit from the
Groundwater District for the City to drill another Simsboro Well, Well #9, which will complete construction in FY-18. This well will meet
our projected demands for water for many years into the future. Well #10 remains in the planning stages, and would be constructed in
approximately 2022, depending upon the rate of growth of water demands. College Station is also investigating other water supply strategies
for the future. One example is Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR), which would store treated wastewater effluent in an aquifer for future
use, most likely during summer peaks. If implemented, this ASR system would greatly reduce the demand on the groundwater production
system and ensure a very stable water supply for the City.
The City has completed a Water Reclamation project, which pumps effluent from the wastewater treatment plant up to Veteran’s Park for
irrigation of playing fields, reducing the demand on the potable water system by approximately 350,000 gallons per day during watering
season. Additional phases of the reclaimed water system are in the planning stages. In 2016, the City completed a two year agreement with
an oil company, which provided the City with $470,000 of revenue for providing just under 200 million gallons of reclaimed water, and is
currently in a second contract that has generated $125,000 of revenue so far.
The City also has stand by generators at strategic locations sufficient to provide adequate potable water for health and safety during an
extended area-wide electrical power outage.
Water rates were established by ordinance, passed and approved by the City Council, and the following rates will become effective July 1,
2018. The Residential rates are inclined block rates to encourage water conservation.
Type of Customer
Usage Charge (per 1,000 gallons)
Service Charge
Meter
Size
Residential, Commercial and Industrial 10.80 per mo. 3/4”
13.55 per mo. 1”
20.17 per mo. 1 1/2”
31.85 per mo. 2”
100.53 per mo. 3”
149.35 per mo. 4”
181.82 per mo. 6”
181.82 per mo. 8”
Residential $2.40 for usage from 0-10,000 gallons
$3.12 for usage from 11,000-15,000 gallons
$3.83 for usage from 16,000-20,000 gallons
$4.54 for usage from 21,000-25,000 gallons
$5.26 for usage from 26,000 gallons and more
Commercial $2.64 per 1,000 gallons
Commercial Irrigation Usage Charge
Commercial Irrigation Multifamily 3+ units
MUD #1 Residential and Commercial
$2.84 per 1,000 gallons
$2.64 per 1,000 gallons
Rates as above with an added 50% surcharge
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WASTEWATER SYSTEM
The City’s waste water is treated by three City-owned wastewater treatment plants, Carter Creek Treatment Plant, Lick Creek Treatment Plant,
and Carter’s Lake Treatment Plant located within the City limits. The three plants have a combined treatment capacity of 11.5 mgd as compared
to annual average average daily demand of 7.4 mgd. The treatment plant’s capacity is estimated to be adequate to serve a population of 125,000.
Sewer rates were established by ordinance, passed and approved by the City Council, and became effective on October 1, 2016.
Residential (metered water) .......................................................... $20.28 including 4,000 gallons of metered water
Usage Charge ................................................................................ $4.06 per 1,000 gallons of additional metered water
$44.64 maximum per month
Residential (without meter to each unit)....................................... $25.80 per unit per month
Commercial and Industrial ........................................................... $17.40 per month
Usage
Charge ...........................................................................................
.......................................................................................................
$4.83 per 1,000 gallons of metered water usage
There are 2,476 customers (units) who receive their water from Wellborn Water, but sewer is provided by the City of College Station. Those
customers pay an initial usage charge of $44.64 per month. After six months of documented waste water usage, rates can be adjusted
downward on a tiered scale.
ELECTRIC SUPPLY SOURCE
The City has multiple Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) in order to meet its load requirements. The PPAs are currently with AEPEP (AEP
Energy Partners) and Garland Power and Light (GP&L). With AEPEP, the City has fixed block ATC PPA that expires in 2027. The City
also has a PPA with AEPEP for wind power that expires in 2028. The City has a load following PPA with GP&L that expires in 2021. While
the PPAs with AEPEP are considered base load power, the load following PPA with GP&L covers the load above the base power provided
by AEPEP's PPAs. GP&L is also the City’s Qualified Scheduling Entity (QSE). GP&L's QSE schedules and settles all the contract resources
owned by the City. On City's advice the QSE also procures any replacement power as needed on behalf of the City.
Other wholesale/power supply costs include Congestion costs, Ancillary Services and Transmission Cost of Service (TCOS). Since the City
owns transmission assets, it not only pays but also receives TCOS payments based on TCOS rates approved by the Public Utility Commission
of Texas.
The City owns 20 miles of 138kV transmission lines, seven substations, and 458 miles of distribution lines. ERCOT servesas the RTO/ISO
for the area.
The current electric rates were established by ordinance passed and approved by the City Council and became effective on October 1, 2016.
The electric rates are subject to a transmission delivery adjustment (TDA) charge which requires that the net energy charge per kilowatt hour
must be increased or decreased by an amount per kilowatt hour equal to additional transmission charges above those accounted for in the
wholesale rate. The TDA is currently set at $0.005 per kilowatt hour of energy consumed.
In January 2009, College Station Utilities began offering residential electric customers renewable wind energy. In February 2010, the
renewable wind energy program was expanded to include commercial customers. Wind energy is generated from the South Trent Mesa Wind
Project located west of Abilene, Texas.
Single Family Residential ........................... Service Charge .............................................. $7.00 per month
plus:
kWh (May through October) ........................ $0.1169 per kWh
kWh (November through April) ................... $0.1123 per kWh
Tax ................................................................. 1.50%
Transmission Delivery Adjustment (TDA) .. $0.005 per kWh
Master Metered Multiple Dwelling Units . Service Charge ............................................... $100.00 per month per master meter
plus:
kWh (May through October) ......................... $0.1181 per kWh
kWh (November through April) .................... $0.1134 per kWh
Tax .................................................................. 1.50%
TDA ................................................................ $0.005 per kWh
Small Commercial (1-10 KW demand) ..... Service Charge ............................................... $9.00 per month
plus:
First 1,000 kWh ............................................. $0.1344 per kWh
Over 1,000 kWh ............................................ $0.1028 per kWh
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Tax ................................................................. 8.25%
TDA ............................................................... $0.005 per kWh
Medium Commercial (15-300 KW) .......... Service Charge ............................................... $25.00 per month
plus:
Demand Charge (Per KW) ............................ $10.40 per KW
Energy Charge All kWh ................................ $0.0729 per KW
Minimum Monthly Charge ........................... $181.00
Tax ................................................................. 8.25%
TDA ............................................................... $0.005 per kWh
Large Commercial (300 – 1,500 KW) ....... Service Charge ............................................... $75.00 per month
plus:
Demand Charge (Per KW) ............................ $10.40 per KW
Energy Charge All kWh ................................ $0.0703 per KW
Minimum Monthly Charge ........................... $3,195.00
Tax ................................................................. 8.25%
TDA ............................................................... $0.005 per kWh
Industrial (1,500 KW and over) ................. Service Charge ............................................... $250.00 per month
plus:
Demand Charge (Per KW) ............................. $9.85
Energy Charge (first 500,000 kWh) .............. $0.0689 per KW
Minimum Monthly $15,034.85
Tax .................................................................. 8.25%
TDA ................................................................ $0.005 per kWh
WIND WATT RATES
Wind rates were established by Ordinance #2012-3397 on February 23, 2012, passed and approved by the City Council, and became effective
on March 1, 2012.
Participation Level: Residential & Commercial
10% ..................................................................... $0.0005 per KW
50% ..................................................................... $0.0025 per KW
100% ................................................................... $0.005 per KW
TABLE 14 - HISTORICAL UTILITY USERS (UNITS SERVED)
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2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
Water 44,995 43,199 41,709 41,540 40,768
Wastewater 46,031 42,840 40,866 40,806 39,128
Electric 39,435 39,300 40,141 43,471 38,198
Fiscal Year Ended September 30,
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TABLE 15 - TEN LARGEST UTILITY CUSTOMERS
TABLE 16 - CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
TABLE 17 – VALUE OF THE SYSTEM
Total Percent
FY 2018 KWH of KWH
Utility Customer Type of Business Consumption Consumed
CSISD Schools 24,299,527 2.90%
City of College Station Municipality 21,743,761 2.60%
Scott & White Clinc/Hospital/Pharmacy 17,778,777 2.12%
Texas A&M University 12,780,958 1.53%
Biotechnologies Texas LLC Medical 9,617,500 1.15%
Wal-Mart Retail 9,166,320 1.09%
CBL & Associates Retail Mall 8,910,640 1.06%
College Station Medical Center Medical 8,689,756 1.04%
HEB Grocery Retail 8,426,400 1.01%
Dealer Computer Services Inc Retail 6,444,480 0.77%
127,858,119 15.26%
2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
Revenues:
Electric 102,511,712 $ 99,179,570 $ 98,904,688 $ 98,763,293 $ 95,677,765 $
Water and Wastewater 33,602,131 31,333,922 29,484,851 28,732,968 27,550,262
Interest 1,262,551 697,655 346,312 180,423 116,433
Other 2,520,335 3,179,821 3,636,420 3,546,138 2,890,061
Total Revenues 139,896,729 $ 134,390,968 $ 132,372,271 $ 131,222,822 $ 126,234,521 $
Expenses:
Total Expenses 77,828,073 $ 78,766,516 $ 76,771,094 $ 82,079,813 $ 100,235,329 $
Net Available for Debt Service 62,068,656 $ 55,624,452 $ 55,601,177 $ 49,143,009 $ 25,999,192 $
Water (Units Served) 44,995 43,199 41,709 41,540 40,768
Wastewater (Units Served) 46,031 42,840 40,866 40,806 39,128
Electric (Units Served) 39,435 39,300 40,141 43,471 38,198
For Fiscal Year Ended September 30,
2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
Utility Systems 579,717,873$ 553,774,054$ 527,435,531$ 507,758,485$ 459,071,713$
Construction in Progress 46,447,061 30,240,705 23,520,025 13,213,020 43,281,736
626,164,934$ 584,014,759$ 550,955,556$ 520,971,505$ 502,353,449$
Less: Accumulated Depreciation 246,243,993 229,374,628 213,325,487 198,339,390 183,756,067
Net System Value 379,920,941$ 354,640,131$ 337,630,069$ 322,632,115$ 318,597,382$
Fiscal Year Ended September 30,
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TABLE 18 – CITY’S EQUITY IN THE SYSTEM
(1) Includes OPEB Net Pension Obligations.
TABLE 19 – UTILITY REVENUE BOND AND SYSTEM SUPPORTED CERTIFICATE DEBT SERVICE
(1) Represents refunding bonds.
(2) Certificates of Obligation supported in whole or in part by Utility System revenues.
(3) General Obligation Improvement Bonds supported in part by the Utility System revenues.
Resources 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
Net System Value 379,920,941$ 354,640,131$ 337,630,069$ 322,632,115$ 318,597,382$
Current Assets 102,382,543 70,636,223 63,085,837 52,023,881 42,939,476
Restricted Assets 11,296,693 30,149,917 21,849,829 19,977,038 27,760,893
Other Resources - - - - 0
Deferred Charges 3,506,226 5,197,104 5,425,502 2,381,933 1,305,356
Total 497,106,403$ 460,623,375$ 427,991,237$ 397,014,967$ 390,603,107$
Obligations
Current Liabilities 12,467,547$ 10,681,761$ 9,511,319$ 13,688,841$ 19,092,357$
Current Liabilities Payable from
Restricted Assets 15,872,611 15,887,617 15,462,903 10,735,825 7,292,731
General Obligation Debt 52,738,157 59,325,710 55,626,759 43,175,000 47,995,000
Certificates of Obligation 91,642,717 77,282,370 78,814,496 83,445,000 87,210,000
Revenue Bond Debt - - - 13,395,000 14,920,000
Other Debt (1)8,016,706 8,899,938 9,418,425 8,593,734 9,385,034
Total Liabilities 180,737,738$ 172,077,396$ 168,833,902$ 173,033,400$ 185,895,122$
City's Equity in System 316,368,665$ 288,545,979$ 259,157,335$ 223,981,567$ 204,707,985$
Percentage of Equity in System 63.64% 62.64% 60.55% 56.42% 52.41%
Fiscal Year Ended September 30,
Original Outstanding
Principal Principal
Amount as of 9/30/2018
2008 (2)15,925,000 1,600,000
2009 (2)19,490,000 2,850,000
2010 (2)2,850,000 1,995,000
2010 (1)(3)25,905,000 9,730,000
2011 (2)7,920,000 5,880,000
2012 (2)16,415,000 12,655,000
2012 (1)(3)9,570,000 4,720,000
2013 (2)10,230,000 8,335,000
2013 (1)(3)6,255,000 3,620,000
2014 (2)23,555,000 20,135,000
2014 (1)(3)14,455,000 8,090,000
2016 (2)7,250,000 6,685,000
2016 (1)(3)18,710,000 17,170,000
2017 (2)12,140,000 11,830,000
2017 (1)(3)9,205,000 9,205,000
2018 (2)19,150,000 19,150,000
2019 (2)38,370,000 38,370,000
257,395,000 $ 182,020,000 $
Series
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INVESTMENTS
The City invests its investable funds in investments authorized by Texas law in accordance with investment policies approved by the City
Council. Both state law and the City’s investment policies are subject to change.
LEGAL INVESTMENTS
Under State law, the City is authorized to invest in: (1) obligations of the United States or its agencies and instrumentalities, including letters
of credit; (2) direct obligations of the State or its agencies and instrumentalities; (3) collateralized mortgage obligations directly issued by a
federal agency or instrumentality of the United States, the underlying security for which is guaranteed by an agency or instrumentality of the
United States; (4) other obligations, the principal of and interest on which are unconditionally guaranteed or insured by, or backed by the full
faith and credit of, the State or the United States or their respective agencies and instrumentalities, including obligations that are fully
guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or by the explicit full faith and credit of the United States; (5) obligations
of states, agencies, counties, cities, and other political subdivisions of any state rated as to investment quality by a nationally recognized
investment rating firm not less than A or its equivalent; (6) bonds issued, assumed, or guaranteed by the State of Israel; (7) certificates of
deposit and share certificates (i) issued by a depository institution that has its main office or a branch office in the State of Texas, that are
guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund, or are secured as to
principal by obligations described in clauses (1) through (6) or in any other manner and amount provided by law for City deposits, or (ii)
where (a) the funds are invested by the City through (I) a broker that has its main office or a branch office in the State of Texas and is selected
from a list adopted, at least annually, by the City as required by law or (II) a depository institution that has its main office or a branch office
in the State of Texas that is selected by the City; (b) the broker or the depository institution selected by the City arranges for the deposit of
the funds in certificates of deposit in one or more federally insured depository institutions, wherever located, for the account of the City; (c)
the full amount of the principal and accrued interest of each of the certificates of deposit is insured by the United States or an instrumentality
of the United States, and (d) the City appoints the depository institution selected under (a) above, a custodian as described by Section
2257.041(d) of the Texas Government Code, or a clearing broker-dealer registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission and
operating pursuant to Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 15c3-3 (17 C.F.R. Section 240.15c3-3) as custodian for the City with respect
to the certificates of deposit; (8) fully collateralized repurchase agreements that have a defined termination date, are fully secured by a
combination of cash and obligations described in clause (1) which are pledged to the City, held in the City’s name, and deposited at the time
the investment is made with the City or with a third party selected and approved by the City and are placed through a primary government
securities dealer, as defined by the Federal Reserve, or a financial institution doing business in the State of Texas; (9) bankers’ acceptances
with the remaining term of 270 days or less, if the short-term obligations of the accepting bank or its parent are rated at least “A-1” or “P-1”
or the equivalent by at least one nationally recognized credit rating agency; (10) commercial paper that is rated at least “A-1” or “P-1” or the
equivalent by either (a) two nationally recognized credit rating agencies or (b) one nationally recognized credit rating agency if the paper is
fully secured by an irrevocable letter of credit issued by a bank organized and existing under the laws of the United States or any state; (11)
no-load money market mutual funds regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission that have a dollar weighted average portfolio
maturity of 90 days or less and include in their investment objectives the maintenance of a stable net asset value of $1 for each share; (12)
no-load mutual funds registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission that: have an average weighted maturity of less than two
years; invests exclusively in obligations described in the preceding clauses; and are continuously rated as to investment quality by at least
one nationally recognized investment rating firm of not less than “AAA” or its equivalent; provided, however, that the City is not authorized
to invest in the aggregate more than 15% of its monthly average fund balance, excluding bond proceeds and reserves and other funds held
for debt service, in such no-load mutual funds, and (13) for bond proceeds, guaranteed investment contracts that have a defined termination
date, are secured by obligations of the United States or its agencies and instrumentalities in an amount equal to the amount invested under
the contract, and are pledged to the City and deposited with the City or a third party selected and approved by the City.
The City is also authorized to invest its funds through an eligible investment pool if the governing body of the City by rule, ordinance, or
resolution, as appropriate, authorizes investment in the particular pool. To be eligible to receive funds from and invest funds on behalf of the
City, an investment pool must furnish to the investment officer or other authorized representative of the City an offering circular or other
similar disclosure instrument that contains, at a minimum, the following information: (1) the types of investments in which money is allowed
to be invested; (2) the maximum average dollar-weighted maturity allowed, based on the stated maturity date, of the pool; (3) the maximum
stated maturity date any investment security within the portfolio has; (4) the objectives of the pool; (5) the size of the pool; (6) the names of
the members of the advisory board of the pool and the dates their terms expire; (7) the custodian bank that will safekeep the pool's assets; (8)
whether the intent of the pool is to maintain a net asset value of one dollar and the risk of market price fluctuation; (9) whether the only
source of payment is the assets of the pool at market value or whether there is a secondary source of payment, such as insurance or guarantees,
and a description of the secondary source of payment; (10) the name and address of the independent auditor of the pool; (11) the requirements
to be satisfied for an entity to deposit funds in and withdraw funds from the pool and any deadlines or other operating policies required for
the entity to invest funds in and withdraw funds from the pool; and (12) the performance history of the pool, including yield, average dollar-
weighted maturities, and expense ratios.
Governmental bodies in the State are authorized to implement securities lending programs if (i) the securities loaned under the program are
100% collateralized, a loan made under the program allows for termination at any time and a loan made under the program is either secured
by (a) obligations that are described in clauses (1) through (6) of the first paragraph under this subcaption, (b) irrevocable letters of credit
issued by a state or national bank that is continuously rated by a nationally recognized investment rating firm not less than “A” or its
equivalent, or (c) cash invested in obligations that are described in clauses (1) through (6) and (10) through (12) of the first paragraph under
this subcaption, or an authorized investment pool; (ii) securities held as collateral under a loan are pledged to the governmental body, held in
the name of the governmental body and deposited at the time the investment is made with the City or a third party designated by the City;
(iii) a loan made under the program is placed through either a primary government securities dealer or a financial institution doing business
in the State; and (iv) the agreement to lend securities has a term of one year or less.
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The City may invest in such obligations directly or through government investment pools that invest solely in such obligations provided that
the pools are rated no lower than “AAA” or “AAAm” or an equivalent by at least one nationally recognized rating service. The City is
specifically prohibited from investing in: (1) obligations whose payment represents the coupon payments on the outstanding principal balance
of the underlying mortgage-backed security collateral and pays no principal; (2) obligations whose payment represents the principal stream
of cash flow from the underlying mortgage-backed security and bears no interest; (3) collateralized mortgage obligations that have a stated
final maturity of greater than 10 years; and (4) collateralized mortgage obligations the interest rate of which is determined by an index that
adjusts opposite to the changes in a market index.
INVESTMENT POLICIES
Under Texas law, the City is required to invest its funds under written investment policies that primarily emphasize safety of principal and
liquidity; that address investment diversification, yield, maturity, and the quality and capability of investment management; and that includes a
list of authorized investments for City funds, maximum allowable stated maturity of any individual investment and the maximum average dollar-
weighted maturity allowed for pooled fund groups, methods to monitor the market price of investments acquired with public funds, a requirement
for settlement of all transactions, except investment pool funds and mutual funds, on a delivery versus payment basis, and procedures to monitor
rating changes in investments acquired with public funds and the liquidation of such investments consistent with the PFIA. All City funds must
be invested consistent with a formally adopted “Investment Strategy Statement” that specifically addresses each funds’ investment. Each
Investment Strategy Statement will describe its objectives concerning (1) suitability of investment type, (2) preservation and safety of principal,
(3) liquidity, (4) marketability of each investment, (5) diversification of the portfolio, and (6) yield.
Under Texas law, City investments must be made “with judgment and care, under prevailing circumstances, that a person of prudence,
discretion, and intelligence would exercise in the management of the person’s own affairs, not for speculation, but for investment, considering
the probable safety of capital and the probable income to be derived.” At least quarterly the investment officers of the City will submit an
investment report detailing (1) the investment position of the City, (2) that all investment officers jointly prepared and signed the report, (3)
the beginning market value and ending market value for each pooled fund group, (4) the book value and market value of each separately
listed asset at the end of the reporting period, (5) the maturity date of each separately invested asset, (6) the account or fund or pooled fund
group for which each individual investment was acquired, and (7) the compliance of the investment portfolio as it relates to: (a) adopted
investment strategy statements and (b) state law. No person may invest City funds without express written authority from the City Council.
ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS
Under Texas law the City is additionally required to: (1) annually review its adopted policies and strategies; (2) require any investment officers’
with personal business relationships or relatives with firms seeking to sell securities to the entity to disclose the relationship and file a
statement with the Texas Ethics Commission and the City Council; (3) require the registered principal of firms seeking to sell securities to
the City to: (a) receive and review the City’s investment policy, (b) acknowledge that reasonable controls and procedures have been
implemented to preclude imprudent investment activities, and (c) deliver a written statement attesting to these requirements; (4) perform an
annual audit of the management controls on investments and adherence to the City’s investment policy; (5) provide specific investment
training for the Finance Director, Treasurer, Assistant City Manager and investment officers; (6) restrict reverse repurchase agreements to
not more than 90 days and restrict the investment of reverse repurchase agreement funds to no greater than the term of the reverse repurchase
agreement; (7) restrict the investment in non-money market mutual funds of any portion of bond proceeds, reserves and funds held for debt
service and to no more than 15% of the entity’s monthly average fund balance, excluding bond proceeds and reserves and other funds held
for debt service; (8) require local government investment pools to conform to the new disclosure, rating, net asset value, yield calculation,
and advisory board requirements and (9) at least annually review, revise, and adopt a list of qualified brokers that are authorized to engage
in investment transactions with the City.
Under Texas law, the City may contract with an investment management firm registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (15
U.S.C. Section 80b-1 et seq.) or with the State Securities Board to provide for the investment and management of its public funds or other
funds under its control for a term up to two years, but the City retains ultimate responsibility as fiduciary of its assets. In order to renew or
extend such a contract, the City must do so by order, ordinance or resolution. The City has not contracted with, and has no present intention
of contracting with, any such investment management firm or the State Securities Board to provide such services.
CITY’S INVESTMENT POLICY
The Assistant City Manager or his designee will promptly cause all City funds to be deposited with the bank depository and invested in
accordance with the provisions of the current Bank Depository Agreement or in any negotiable instrument that the City Council has authorized
under the provisions of the PFIA, as amended, and in accordance with the City Council approved Investment Policies.
At the end of each fiscal year, a report on investment performance will be provided to the City Council. In conjunction with the quarterly
financial report, the Assistant City Manager or his designee will prepare and provide a written recapitulation of the City’s investment portfolio
to the Council, detailing each City investment instrument with its rate of return and maturity date.
The City's adopted investment policy permits the City to invest its funds and funds under its control in all of the enumerated investments
authorized by the PFIA.
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TABLE 20 - CURRENT INVESTMENTS
As of February 28, 2019, the City’s investable funds were invested in the following categories:
TAX MATTERS
OPINION . . . On the date of initial delivery of the Certificates, McCall, Parkhurst & Horton L.L.P., Dallas, Texas, Bond Counsel, will render
its opinion that, in accordance with statutes, regulations, published rulings and court decisions existing on the date thereof (“Existing Law”),
(1) interest on the Certificates for federal income tax purposes will be excludable from the “gross income” of the holders thereof and (2) the
Certificates will not be treated as “specified private activity bonds” the interest on which would be included as an alternative minimum tax
preference item under section 57(a)(5) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”). Except as stated above, Bond Counsel will
express no opinion as to any other federal, state or local tax consequences of the purchase, ownership or disposition of the Certificates. See
Appendix C - Form of Opinion of Bond Counsel.
In rendering its opinion, Bond Counsel will rely upon (a) certain information and representations of the City, including information and
representations contained in the City's federal tax certificate, and (b) covenants of the City contained in the Ordinance authorizing the
Certificates relating to certain matters, including arbitrage and the use of the proceeds of the Certificates and the property financed or
refinanced therewith. Failure of the City to comply with these representations or covenants could cause the interest on the Certificates, as
the case may be, to become includable in gross income retroactively to their date of issuance.
The Code and the regulations promulgated thereunder contain a number of requirements that must be satisfied subsequent to the issuance of the
Certificates in order for interest on the Certificates to be, and to remain, excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes. Failure
to comply with such requirements may cause interest on the Certificates to be included in gross income retroactively to the date of issuance of
the Certificates. The opinions of Bond Counsel are rendered in reliance upon the compliance by the City with such requirements, and Bond
Counsel has not been retained to monitor compliance with these requirements subsequent to the issuance of the Certificates.
Bond Counsel's opinions are not a guarantee of a result, but represent its legal judgment based upon its review of Existing Law and reliance
on the aforementioned information, representations and covenants. Existing Law is subject to change by the Congress and to subsequent
judicial and administrative interpretation by the courts and the Department of the Treasury. There can be no assurance that Existing Law or
the interpretation thereof will not be changed in a manner which would adversely affect the tax treatment of the purchase, ownership or
disposition of the Certificates.
A ruling was not sought from the Internal Revenue Service by the Issuer with respect to the Certificates or the property financed or refinanced
with proceeds of the Certificates. No assurances can be given as to whether the Internal Revenue Service will commence an audit of the
Certificates, or as to whether the Internal Revenue Service would agree with the opinion of Bond Counsel. If an Internal Revenue Service audit
is commenced, under current procedures the Internal Revenue Service is likely to treat the Issuer as the taxpayer and the Certificate holders may
have no right to participate in such procedure. No additional interest will be paid upon any determination of taxability.
FEDERAL INCOME TAX ACCOUNTING TREATMENT OF ORIGINAL ISSUE DISCOUNT . . . The initial public offering price to be paid for one or
more maturities of the Certificates may be less than the principal amount thereof or one or more periods for the payment of interest on the
Certificates may not be equal to the accrual period or be in excess of one year (the “Original Issue Discount Certificates”). In such event,
the difference between (i) the “stated redemption price at maturity” of each Original Issue Discount Certificate, and (ii) the initial offering
price to the public of such Original Issue Discount Certificate would constitute original issue discount. The “stated redemption price at
maturity” means the sum of all payments to be made on the Certificates less the amount of all periodic interest payments. Periodic interest
payments are payments which are made during equal accrual periods (or during any unequal period if it is the initial or final period) and
which are made during accrual periods which do not exceed one year.
Under Existing Law, any owner who has purchased such Original Issue Discount Certificate in the initial public offering is entitled to exclude
from gross income (as defined in section 61 of the Code) an amount of income with respect to such Original Issue Discount Certificate equal
to that portion of the amount of such original issue discount allocable to the accrual period. For a discussion of certain collateral federal tax
consequences, see discussion set forth below.
Book Market
Investment Type Value Value
Cash 5,000,000 $ 5,000,000 $
Local Government Investment Pool 8,172,247 8,172,247
Money Market Mutual Fund 233,088,934 233,088,934
US Agencies and Securities 35,000,000 34,724,800
281,261,181$ 280,985,981$
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In the event of the redemption, sale or other taxable disposition of such Original Issue Discount Certificate prior to stated maturity, however,
the amount realized by such owner in excess of the basis of such Original Issue Discount Certificate in the hands of such owner (adjusted
upward by the portion of the original issue discount allocable to the period for which such Original Issue Discount Certificate was held by
such initial owner) is includable in gross income.
Under Existing Law, the original issue discount on each Original Issue Discount Certificate is accrued daily to the stated maturity thereof (in
amounts calculated as described below for each accrual period within each accrual period) and the accrued amount is added to an initial
owner's basis for such Original Issue Discount Certificate for purposes of determining the amount of gain or loss recognized by such owner
upon the redemption, sale or other disposition thereof. The amount to be added to basis for each accrual period is equal to (a) the sum of the
issue price and the amount of original issue discount accrued in prior periods multiplied by the yield to stated maturity (determined on the
basis of compounding at the close of each accrual period and properly adjusted for the length of the accrual period) less (b) the amounts
payable as current interest during such accrual period on such Original Issue Discount Certificate.
The federal income tax consequences of the purchase, ownership, redemption, sale or other disposition of Original Issue Discount Certificates
which are not purchased in the initial offering at the initial offering price may be determined according to rules which differ from those
described above. All owners of Original Issue Discount Certificates should consult their own tax advisors with respect to the determination
for federal, state and local income tax purposes of the treatment of interest accrued upon redemption, sale or other disposition of such Original
Issue Discount Certificates and with respect to the federal, state, local and foreign tax consequences of the purchase, ownership, redemption,
sale or other disposition of such Original Issue Discount Certificates.
COLLATERAL FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES . . . The following discussion is a summary of certain collateral federal income tax
consequences resulting from the purchase, ownership or disposition of the Certificates. This discussion is based on Existing Law, which is
subject to change or modification, retroactively.
The following discussion is applicable to investors, other than those who are subject to special provisions of the Code, such as financial
institutions, property and casualty insurance companies, life insurance companies, individual recipients of Social Security or Railroad
Retirement benefits, individuals allowed an earned income credit, certain S corporations with accumulated earnings and profits and excess
passive investment income, foreign corporations subject to the branch profits tax, taxpayers qualifying for the health insurance premium
credit and taxpayers who may be deemed to have incurred or continued indebtedness to purchase tax-exempt obligations.
THE DISCUSSION CONTAINED HEREIN MAY NOT BE EXHAUSTIVE. INVESTORS, INCLUDING THOSE WHO ARE SUBJECT
TO SPECIAL PROVISIONS OF THE CODE, SHOULD CONSULT THEIR OWN TAX ADVISORS AS TO THE TAX TREATMENT
WHICH MAY BE ANTICIPATED TO RESULT FROM RECENTLY ENACTED LEGISLATION OR FROM THE PURCHASE,
OWNERSHIP AND DISPOSITION OF TAX-EXEMPT OBLIGATIONS BEFORE DETERMINING WHETHER TO PURCHASE THE
CERTIFICATES.
Under section 6012 of the Code, holders of tax-exempt obligations, such as the Certificates, may be required to disclose interest received or
accrued during each taxable year on their returns of federal income taxation.
Section 1276 of the Code provides for ordinary income tax treatment of gain recognized upon the disposition of a tax-exempt obligation,
such as the Certificates, if such obligation was acquired at a “market discount” and if the fixed maturity of such obligation is equal to, or
exceeds, one year from the date of issue. Such treatment applies to “market discount bonds” to the extent such gain does not exceed the
accrued market discount of such bonds; although for this purpose, a de minimis amount of market discount is ignored. A “market discount
bond” is one which is acquired by the holder at a purchase price which is less than the stated redemption price at maturity or, in the case of a
bond issued at an original issue discount, the “revised issue price” (i.e., the issue price plus accrued original issue discount). The “accrued
market discount” is the amount which bears the same ratio to the market discount as the number of days during which the holder holds the
obligation bears to the number of days between the acquisition date and the final maturity date.
STATE, LOCAL AND FOREIGN TAXES . . . Investors should consult their own tax advisors concerning the tax implications of the purchase,
ownership or disposition of the Certificates under applicable state or local laws. Foreign investors should also consult their own tax advisors
regarding the tax consequences unique to investors who are not United States persons.
Subject to certain exceptions, information reports describing interest income, including original issue discount, with respect to the Certificates
will be sent to each registered holder and to the Internal Revenue Service. Payments of interest and principal may be subject to backup
withholding under section 3406 of the Code if a recipient of the payments fails to furnish to the payor such owner's social security number
or other taxpayer identification number ("TIN"), furnishes an incorrect TIN, or otherwise fails to establish an exemption from the backup
withholding tax. Any amounts so withheld would be allowed as a credit against the recipient's federal income tax. Special rules apply to
partnerships, estates and trusts, and in certain circumstances, and in respect of Non-U.S. Holders, certifications as to foreign status and other
matters may be required to be provided by partners and beneficiaries thereof.
INFORMATION REPORTING AND BACKUP WITHHOLDING . . . Subject to certain exceptions, information reports describing interest income,
including original issue discount, with respect to the Certificates will be sent to each registered holder and to the IRS. Payments of interest
and principal may be subject to backup withholding under section 3406 of the Code if a recipient of the payments fails to furnish to the payor
such owner’s social security number or other taxpayer identification number (“TIN”), furnishes an incorrect TIN, or otherwise fails to
establish an exemption from the backup withholding tax. Any amounts so withheld would be allowed as a credit against the recipient’s federal
income tax. Special rules apply to partnerships, estates and trusts, and in certain circumstances, and in respect of Non-U.S. Holders,
certifications as to foreign status and other matters may be required to be provided by partners and beneficiaries thereof.
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FUTURE AND PROPOSED LEGISLATION . . . Tax legislation, administrative actions taken by tax authorities, or court decisions, whether at the
federal or state level, may adversely affect the tax-exempt status of interest on the Certificates under federal or state law, and could affect the
market price or marketability of the Certificates. Any of the foregoing could limit the value of certain deductions and exclusions, including
the exclusion for tax-exempt interest. The likelihood of any of the foregoing becoming effective cannot be predicted. Prospective purchasers
of the Certificates should consult their own tax advisors regarding the foregoing matters.
CONTINUING DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION
In the Ordinance, the City has made the following agreement for the benefit of the holders and beneficial owners of Certificates. The City is
required to observe the agreement for so long as it remains obligated to advance funds to pay the Certificates. Under the agreement, the City
will be obligated to provide certain updated financial information and operating data annually, and timely notice of specified events, to the
Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (the “MSRB”). This information will be publicly available at no cost on the Electronic Municipal
Market Access of the MSRB, with the web address www.emma.msrb.org (“EMMA”). The agreement specifies that all documents provided
to the MSRB shall be accompanied by identifying information as prescribed by the MSRB.
ANNUAL REPORTS . . . The City will provide certain updated financial information and operating data to the MSRB on an annual basis in an
electronic format that is prescribed by the MSRB and available via the Electronic Municipal Market Access System ("EMMA") at
www.emma.msrb.org. The information to be updated includes all quantitative financial information and operating data with respect to the
City of the general type included in this Official Statement under Tables numbered 1 through 6; 8 through 20 and in Appendix B. The City
will update and provide the information in Tables 1 through 6 and 8 through 20 within six months after the end of each fiscal year ending in
and after 2019. The City will additionally provide audited financial statements when and if available, and in any event, within 12 months
after the end of each fiscal year ending in or after 2019. If the audit of such financial statements is not complete within 12 months after any
such fiscal year end, then the City will file unaudited financial statements within such 12 month period and audited financial statements for
the applicable fiscal year, when and if the audit report on such statements becomes available. Any such financial statements will be prepared
in accordance with the accounting principles described in Appendix B or such other accounting principles as the City may be required to
employ from time to time pursuant to State law or regulation.
The financial information and operating data to be provided may be set forth in full in one or more documents or may be included by specific
reference to any document available to the public on the MSRB’s Internet Web site identified below or filed with the United States Securities
and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), as permitted by SEC Rule 15c2-12 (the "Rule").
The City’s current fiscal year end is September 30. Accordingly, the City must provide updated information included in Tables 1 through 6
and 8 through 20 by the last day of March in each year, and audited financial statements for the preceding fiscal year (or unaudited financial
statements if the audited financial statements are not yet available) as described above. If the City changes its fiscal year, it will file notice of
the change (and of the date of the new fiscal year end) with the MSRB prior to the next date by which the City otherwise would be required
to provide financial information and operating data as set forth above.
EVENT NOTICES . . . The City will also provide timely notices of certain events to the MSRB. The City will provide notice of any of the
following events with respect to the Certificates to the MSRB in a timely manner (but not in excess of ten business days after the occurrence
of the event): (1) principal and interest payment delinquencies; (2) non-payment related defaults, if material; (3) unscheduled draws on debt
service reserves reflecting financial difficulties; (4) unscheduled draws on credit enhancements reflecting financial difficulties; (5)
substitution of credit or liquidity providers, or their failure to perform; (6) adverse tax opinions, the issuance by the Internal Revenue Service
of proposed or final determinations of taxability, Notices of Proposed Issue (IRS Form 5701-TEB), or other material notices or determinations
with respect to the tax status of the Certificates, or other material events affecting the tax status of the Certificates; (7) modifications to rights
of holders of the Certificates, if material; (8) Certificate calls, if material, and tender offers; (9) defeasances; (10) release, substitution, or sale
of property securing repayment of the Certificates, if material; (11) rating changes; (12) bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership, or similar event
of the City, which shall occur as described below; (13) the consummation of a merger, consolidation, or acquisition involving the City or the
sale of all or substantially all of its assets, other than in the ordinary course of business, the entry into of a definitive agreement to undertake
such an action or the termination of a definitive agreement relating to any such actions, other than pursuant to its terms, if material; (14)
appointment of a successor or additional trustee or the change of name of a trustee, if material; and (15) Incurrence of a financial obligation
of the City, if material, or agreement to covenants, events of default, remedies, priority rights, or other similar terms of a financial obligation
of the City, any of which affect security holders, if material; and (16) Default, event of acceleration, termination event, modification of terms,
or other similar events under the terms of a financial obligation of the City, any of which reflect financial difficulties. In addition, the City
will provide timely notice of any failure by the City to provide annual financial information in accordance with their agreement described
above under “Annual Reports.” Neither the Certificates nor the Ordinance provide for debt service reserves, liquidity enhancement, or credit
enhancement. In addition, the City will provide timely notice of any failure by the City to provide annual financial information in accordance
with their agreement described above under “Annual Reports.”
For the events listed in clause (15) and (16) above, the term “financial obligation” means a: (A) debt obligation; (B) derivative instrument
entered into in connection with, or pledged as security or a source of payment for, an existing or planned debt obligation; or (c) a guarantee
of either (A) or (B). The term “financial obligation” shall not include municipal securities as to which a final official statement has been
provided to the MSRB consistent with the Rule.
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For these purposes, any event described in clause (12) is considered to occur when any of the following occur: the appointment of a receiver,
fiscal agent, or similar officer for the City in a proceeding under the United States Bankruptcy Code or in any other proceeding under state
or federal law in which a court or governmental authority has assumed jurisdiction over substantially all of the assets or business of the City,
or if such jurisdiction has been assumed by leaving the existing governing body and officials or officers in possession but subject to the
supervision and orders of a court or governmental authority, or the entry of an order confirming a plan of reorganization, arrangement, or
liquidation by a court or governmental authority having supervision or jurisdiction over substantially all of the assets or business of the City.
The City will provide each notice described in the previous paragraph to the MSRB through EMMA, in accordance with the Rule.
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LIMITATIONS AND AMENDMENTS . . . The City has agreed to update information and to provide notices of specified events only as described
above. The City has not agreed to provide other information that may be relevant or material to a complete presentation of its financial results
of operations, condition, or prospects or agreed to update any information that is provided, except as described above. The City makes no
representation or warranty concerning such information or concerning its usefulness to a decision to invest in or sell Certificates at any future
date. The City disclaims any contractual or tort liability for damages resulting in whole or in part from any breach of its continuing disclosure
agreement or from any statement made pursuant to its agreement, although holders of Certificates may seek a writ of mandamus to compel
the City to comply with its agreement.
The City may amend its continuing disclosure agreement from time to time to adapt to changed circumstances that arise from a change in
legal requirements, a change in law, or a change in the identity, nature, status, or type of operations of the City, if (i) the agreement, as
amended, would have permitted an underwriter to purchase or sell Certificates in the offering described herein in compliance with the Rule,
taking into account any amendments or interpretations of the Rule to the date of such amendment, as well as such changed circumstances,
and (ii) either (a) the holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Certificates consent to the amendment or (b) any
person unaffiliated with the City (such as nationally recognized bond counsel) determines that the amendment will not materially impair the
interests of the holders and beneficial owners of the Certificates. If the City so amends the agreement, it has agreed to include with the next
financial information and operating data provided in accordance with its agreement described above under “ANNUAL REPORTS” an
explanation, in narrative form, of the reasons for the amendment and of the impact of any change in the type of financial information and
operating data so provided.
COMPLIANCE WITH PRIOR UNDERTAKINGS . . . In connection with prior transactions, the City has entered into undertakings pursuant to
which it agreed to provide certain updated financial information and operating data within six months of the end of the City’s fiscal year
along with notices of specified material events at required times. In addition, the City previously agreed to provide audited financial
statements within six months of the end of the City’s fiscal year if audited financial statements were available by such time. If audited
financial statements were not available, the City agreed to provide unaudited financial statements for the applicable fiscal year.
During the last five years, the City has not failed to comply in any material respect with any material provisions of the continuing disclosure
agreements made by the City in accordance with Rule 15c2-12.
OTHER INFORMATION
RATINGS
The presently outstanding tax supported debt of the City is rated “Aa1” by Moody's and “AA+” by S&P, without regard to credit
enhancement. Applications have been made to Moody’s, S& P and Fitch Ratings Services for contract ratings on the Certificates. The ratings
reflect only the respective views of such organizations and the City makes no representation as to the appropriateness of the ratings. There
is no assurance that such ratings will continue for any given period of time or that they will not be revised downward or withdrawn entirely
by either or both of such rating companies, if in the judgment of either or both companies, circumstances so warrant. Any such downward
revision or withdrawal of such ratings, or either of them, may have an adverse effect on the market price of the Certificates.
LITIGATION
The City is a party to legal proceedings, many of which occur in the normal course of operations. It is not possible at the present time to
estimate ultimate outcome or liability, if any, of the city with respect to the various proceedings. The City’s management believes that the
ultimate outcome of the various lawsuits will not have a material adverse effect on the City’s financial position.
REGISTRATION AND QUALIFICATION OF CERTIFICATES FOR SALE
The sale of the Certificates has not been registered under the federal Securities Act of 1933, as amended, in reliance upon the exemption
provided thereunder by Section 3(a)(2); and the Certificates ha ve not been qualified under the Securities Act of Texas in reliance upon various
exemptions contained therein; nor have the Certificates been qualified under the securities acts of any jurisdiction. The City assumes no
responsibility for qualification of the Certificates under the securities laws of any jurisdiction in which the Certificates may be sold, assigned,
pledged, hypothecated or otherwise transferred. This disclaimer of responsibility for qualification for sale or other disposition of the
Certificates must not be construed as an interpretation of any kind with regard to the availability of any exemption from securities registration
provisions.
LEGAL INVESTMENTS AND ELIGIBILITY TO SECURE PUBLIC FUNDS IN TEXAS
Section 1201.041 of the Public Security Procedures Act (Chapter 1201, Texas Government Code) provides that the Certificates are negotiable
instruments, investment securities governed by Chapter 8, Texas Business and Commerce Code, and are legal and authorized investments
for insurance companies, fiduciaries, and trustees, and for the sinking funds of municipalities or other political subdivisions or public agencies
of the State of Texas. With respect to investment in the Certificates by municipalities or other political subdivisions or public agencies of
the State of Texas, the PFIA requires that the Certificates be assigned a rating of at least “A” or its equivalent as to investment quality by a
national rating agency. See “OTHER INFORMATION - Ratings” herein. In addition, various provisions of the Texas Finance Code provide
that, subject to a prudent investor standard, the Certificates are legal investments for state banks, savings banks, trust companies with at
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capital of one million dollars or more, and savings and loan associations. The Certificates are eligible to secure deposits of any public funds
of the State, its agencies, and its political subdivisions, and are legal security for those deposits to the extent of their market value. The City
has made no investigation of other laws, rules, regulations or investment criteria which might apply to such institutions or entities or which
might limit the suitability of the Certificates for any of the foregoing purposes or limit the authority of such institutions or entities to purchase
or invest in the Certificates for such purposes. No review by the City has been made of the laws in other states to determine whether the
Certificates are legal investments for various institutions in those states.
LEGAL OPINIONS
The City will furnish to the Initial Purchaser a complete transcript of proceedings had incident to the authorization and issuance of the
Certificates, including the unqualified approving legal opinion of the Attorney General of Texas approving the Initial Certificate and to the
effect that the Certificates are valid and legally binding obligations of the City, and based upon examination of such transcript of proceedings,
the approving legal opinion of Bond Counsel. The customary closing papers, including a certificate to the effect that no litigation of any
nature has been filed or is then pending to restrain the issuance and delivery of the Certificates or which would affect the provision made for
their payment or security, or in any manner questioning the validity of said Certificates will also be furnished. In its capacity as Bond Counsel,
such firm has reviewed the information describing the Certificates in the Notice of Sales and Bidding Instructions, the Official Bid Forms
and the Official Statement to verify that such information conforms to the provisions of the Ordinance. Certain legal matters will be passed
upon for the City by McCall, Parkhurst & Horton, L.L.P., Dallas, Texas, Disclosure Counsel for the City. In connection with the transactions
described in the Official Statement, Bond Counsel represents only the City. The legal fee to be paid Bond Counsel for services rendered in
connection with the issuance of the Certificates is contingent on the sale and delivery of the Certificates. The legal opinion will accompany
the Certificates deposited with DTC or will be printed on the Certificates in the event of the discontinuance of the Book-Entry-Only System.
The various legal opinions to be delivered concurrently with the delivery of the Certificates express the professional judgment of the attorneys
rendering the opinions as to the legal issues explicitly addressed therein. In rendering a legal opinion the attorney does not become an insurer
or guarantor of the expression of professional judgment, of the transaction opined upon, or of the future performance of the parties to the
transaction. Nor does the rendering of an opinion guarantee the outcome of any legal dispute that may arise from the transaction.
The various legal opinions to be delivered concurrently with the delivery of the Certificates express the professional judgment of the attorneys
rendering the opinions as to the legal issues explicitly addressed therein. In rendering a legal opinion, the attorney does not become an insurer
or guarantor of that expression of professional judgment, of the transaction opined upon, or of the future performance of the parties to the
transaction, nor does the rendering of an opinion guarantee the outcome of any legal dispute that may arise out of the transaction.
AUTHENTICITY OF FINANCIAL DATA AND OTHER INFORMATION
The financial data and other information contained herein have been obtained from City records, audited financial statements and other
sources which are believed to be reliable. There is no guarantee that any of the assumptions or estimates contained herein will be realized.
All of the summaries of the statutes, documents and resolutions contained in this Official Statement are made subject to all of the provisions
of such statutes, documents and resolutions. These summaries do not purport to be complete statements of such provisions and reference is
made to such documents for further information. Reference is made to original documents in all respects.
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Hilltop Securities Inc. is employed as Financial Advisor to the City in connection with the issuance of the Certificates. The Financial
Advisor's fee for services rendered with respect to the sale of the Certificates is contingent upon the issuance and delivery of the Certificates.
Hilltop Securities Inc., in its capacity as Financial Advisor, has relied on the opinions of Bond Counsel and has not verified and does not
assume any responsibility for the information, covenants and representations contained in any of the legal documents with respect to the
federal income tax status of the Certificates, or the possible impact of any present, pending or future actions taken by any legislative or
judicial bodies.
The Financial Advisor has reviewed the information in this Official Statement in accordance with, and as part of, its responsibilities to the
City and, as applicable, to investors under the federal securities laws as applied to the facts and circumstances of this transaction, but the
Financial Advisor does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of such information.
CERTIFICATION OF THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND NO-LITIGATION CERTIFICATE
At the time of payment for and delivery of the Certificates, the Initial Purchaser will be furnished a certificate, executed by the proper City
officials, acting in their official capacity, to the effect that to the best of their knowledge and belief: (a) the descriptions and statements of or
pertaining to the City contained in its Official Statement and any addenda, supplement or amendment thereto, for its Certificates on the date
of such Official Statement, on the date of purchase of said Certificates, and on the date of delivery, were and are true and correct in all
material respects; (b) insofar as the City and its affairs, including its financial affairs, are concerned, such Official Statement did not and does
not contain an untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the
statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (c) insofar as the descriptions and
statements, including financial data, of, or pertaining to, entities other than the City and their activities contained in such Official Statement
are concerned, such statements and data have been obtained from sources which the City believes to be reliable and that the City has no
reason to believe that they are untrue in any material respect; (d) there has been no material adverse change in the financial condition of the
City since September 30, 2018, the date of the last audited financial statements of the City and (e) except as disclosed herein, no litigation of
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any nature has been filed or is pending, as of that date, of which the City has notice to restrain or enjoin the issuance, execution or delivery
of the Certificates, in any manner questioning the authority or proceedings for the issuance, execution, or delivery of the Certificates; or
which would affect the provisions made for their payment or security, or in any manner question the validity of the Certificates.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The statements contained in this Official Statement, and in any other information provided by the City, that are not purely historical, are
forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the City's expectations, hopes, intentions, or strategies regarding the future.
Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements included in this Official Statement
are based on information available to the City on the date hereof, and the City assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking
statements. The City's actual results could differ materially from those discussed in such forward-looking statements.
The forward-looking statements included herein are necessarily based on various assumptions and estimates and are inherently subject to
various risks and uncertainties, including risks and uncertainties relating to the possible invalidity of the underlying assumptions and estimates
and possible changes or developments in social, economic, business, industry, market, legal, and regulatory circumstances and conditions
and actions taken or omitted to be taken by third parties, including customers, suppliers, business partners and competitors, and legislative,
judicial, and other governmental authorities and officials. Assumptions related to the foregoing involve judgments with respect to, among
other things, future economic, competitive, and market conditions and future business decisions, all of which are difficult or impossible to
predict accurately and many of which are beyond the control of the City. Any of such assumptions could be inaccurate and, therefore, there
can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements included in this Official Statement will prove to be accurate.
INITIAL PURCHASER
After requesting competitive bids for the Certificates, the City accepted the bid of ______________ (the "Initial Purchaser of the Certificates")
to purchase the Certificates at the interest rates shown on the (inside) cover page of the Official Statement at a price of ______(%) of par plus
a cash premium of $____________. The Initial Purchaser of the Certificates can give no assurance that any trading market will be developed
for the Certificates after their sale by the City to the Initial Purchaser of the Certificates. The City has no control over the price at which the
Certificates are subsequently sold and the initial yield at which the Certificates will be priced and reoffered will be established by and will
be the responsibility of the Initial Purchaser of the Certificates.
MISCELLANEOUS
The Ordinance authorizing the issuance of the Certificates will also approve the form and content of this Official Statement, and any addenda
or amendment thereto, and authorize its further use in the reoffering of the Certificates by the Initial Purchaser.
Mayor
City of College Station, Texas
ATTEST:
City Secretary
City of College Station, Texas
APPENDIX A
GENERAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE CITY
A - 1
THE CITY
The City, located in Brazos County, is situated in the middle of a triangle bounded by Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, and San
Antonio/Austin. Approximately 80% of the Texas population is located within a 200 mile radius of the City. In addition to being a
residential community for faculty, students and other personnel of Texas A&M University, the City also serves as a regional
manufacturing, retail and health care hub.
The City was incorporated in 1938 and has a Council-City Manager form of government with City employees totaling 1,001.50
currently.
The City adopted and enforces comprehensive zoning and building restrictions aimed at assuring orderly growth and development.
The City’s ordinances require all subdividers, at their own expense and without provision for refund, to install streets and water and
wastewater lines in any planned subdivision. These facilities are constructed under the City’s specifications and inspection and when
completed are deeded to the City free and clear. All areas within the City are now adequately served with water, wastewater and
electric service.
Proximity to three of the nation’s largest cities, college-town cultural amenities, low cost of living, varied housing options, warm
climate and low crime rate have resulted in significant population growth over the last decade.
CITY OWNED FACILITIES
The City maintains approximately 543 linear miles of streets within city limits, 99% of which are hard surface. The City has a
complete water distribution, wastewater collection and treatment system with 786 miles of wastewater and water lines. The City
owns the electrical distribution system with approximately 471 miles of distribution lines and 20 miles of 138kv transmission lines.
The City has a fully equipped police department with 144 full time police officers and 76 support personnel. The department has 70
police patrol cars and one holding facility with a capacity of 17. The fire department consists of 152 full time fire fighters and 8
support personnel. There are six stations and a total of 8 engines, 6 ambulances, 2 command vehicles, 1 rescue truck, 2 ladder trucks,
1 tanker truck, and 1 grass fire truck.
EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES
The College Station Independent School District (the “School District”) is a fully accredited system offering 18 educational campuses
for pre-kindergarten through high school. The School District has a student enrollment in excess of 13,500 and employs close to
1,700 people. On November 3, 2015 the voters passed a bond proposition for the School District that includes the construction of
additional facilities. The bonds would fund a tenth elementary school in the 2018-2019 school year. The School District’s facilities
are also used by Blinn College, a community college offering two years of college level courses.
College Station is home to Texas A&M University which provides higher education, offering both four year college programs and
graduate degree programs to approximately 66,000 enrolled students.
HEALTH CARE
College Station Medical Center, affectionately called ‘The Med’, is a 200,000 square foot community healthcare provider located
on 25 acres within the city limits of College Station. The Med is a 167-bed facility and is a licensed Level III Trauma unit. College
Station Medical Center is the only hospital in the Brazos Valley Region to receive national certification in joint replacement from
the Joint Commission. They are also an accredited Chest Pain Center, a certified Primary Stroke Center and the region’s first
accredited Sleep Center. The over 650 healthcare professionals work every day to be a place of healing, caring and connection for
patients and families in the community.
Rock Prairie Behavioral Health is a 72-bed state-of-the-art psychiatric hospital built specifically with patients’ needs in mind and is
dedicated to providing quality behavioral health care to promote growth and recovery for patients and families throughout the state
of Texas. The acute psychiatric hospital treats adolescents, adults, and seniors in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The
treatment facility is located in the heart of the Brazos Valley, conveniently located in College Station.
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – College Station is a 403,000 square foot, five story, 143-bed hospital located on a 98 acre
campus near the intersection of Texas Highway 6 and Rock Prairie Road within the City of College Station. Baylor Scott & White
Medical Center – College Station is a nationally accredited Chest pain Center as well as a Level III Trauma Center. Scott & White
Clinic – Rock Prairie, a four-story medical office building, is also located on the campus adjacent to the hospital. Baylor Scott and
White Medical Center - College Station houses an emergency department, cardiac services including cath labs, neonatal intensive
care unit, comprehensive cancer services, operating rooms, maternity services suites, endoscopic procedure suites, intra operative
robotics and other specialty services, all supported by a pharmacy, comprehensive state-of-the-art imaging technology and other
diagnostic capabilities.
Other area health care providers include: St. Joseph Regional Health Care Center, Baylor Scott and White Clinic, and The Physicians
Centre.
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Medical District
The City recently amended its Comprehensive Plan to include the College Station Medical District Master Plan. The Master Plan
establishes guiding principles for the development of approximately 1,700 acres in south College Station to accommodate medical
facilities, walkable village centers, commercial space, and a variety of residential unit types, all in close proximity to parks, open space,
and trails. To ensure the long-term success of the District, the City has created a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones to help fund the
necessary infrastructure. The City activated a Municipal Management District along the relatively undeveloped east side of State
Highway 6 to be used as a tool for development of these areas as well.
TRANSPORTATION
U.S. Highway 190/State Highway 21 links the City to Interstate 45 which is located approximately 35 miles to the east. State Highway
21 via U.S. Highway 290 also links the City to Austin, located approximately 110 miles to the west. State Highway 6 links the City to
Waco (100 miles) and Interstate 35 to the north and Houston (90 miles) to the south. Also, State Highway 30 links the City to Huntsville
(45 miles) and Interstate 45 to the east.
Airlines Commercial, corporate and private airport facilities are provided by Easterwood Airport, which is located
on the City’s west side and is owned and operated by Texas A&M University. American Eagle Airlines
provides daily flights to and from Dallas-Fort Worth Airport out of Easterwood. United Airlines provides
daily flights to and from Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport out of Easterwood. This airport recently
completed a $15 million renovation to the terminal.
Coulter Field is located north of the City of Bryan and provides a 4,000 foot lighted runway. Coulter Field
offers all types of services for the private aircraft.
Bus Lines Two bus lines serve the City with daily service connecting the City with Houston and Dallas.
Railroads Rail freight service is provided by the Union Pacific Railroad. Union Pacific Railroad operates a main freight
line from Houston through Bryan-College Station to Dallas-Fort Worth and beyond.
RECREATION
The College Station park system presently includes 58 parks encompassing 1448 acres, including a 515 acre wilderness park, and a 150-
acre regional athletic park. Collectively, these parks contain 63 playgrounds, 33 soccer fields, 26 basketball courts, 43 softball/baseball
backstops, 14 tennis courts, 3 swimming pools, a spray park, a skate park, a gymnasium, an outdoor amphitheater with a green room
and plaza area, 1 festival site and a number of picnic shelters and 8 picnic pavilions. The Parks and Recreation Department sponsors a
variety of organized athletic and aquatic programs as well as many special events throughout the year.
POPULATION
(1) U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey
ECONOMIC BACKGROUND
Texas A&M University and System
Texas A&M opened its doors in 1876 as the state’s first public institution of higher learning. Located in College Station, Texas (about
90 miles northwest of Houston and within a two to three-hour drive from Austin and Dallas), Texas A&M’s main campus is home to
over 66,000 students, with more than 469,000 former students worldwide. As one of only 62 members of the prestigious Association
of American Universities (AAU), an association of leading public and private research universities in the United States and Canada,
Texas A&M boasts some of the top programs in academic research and scholarship. Texas A&M and the Texas A&M University
System employ more than 27,000 full and part-time personnel.
Texas A&M is one of only 17 institutions in the nation to hold the triple designation as a land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant university.
In May 2016, the Chancellor of The Texas A&M University System unveiled plans to invest $150 million to create a new research and
development campus to help companies move ideas from the laboratory to the marketplace while also offering a new path toward a
college degree. The facility, to be located at a revamped and renamed Riverside Campus in Brazos County, initially will include a
1970 1980 1990 2000 2010
City of College Station 17,676 37,272 52,456 67,890 93,857
Brazos County 57,978 93,588 121,862 152,415 194,851
Official U.S. Census (1)
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cluster of seven new buildings and test beds to encourage the private sector to develop secure research facilities adjacent to the System’s
site. The facility, named the RELLIS Campus will focus on robotics, driverless and connected vehicles, advanced manufacturing, large-
scale testing as well as smart power grids and water systems.
George Bush Presidential Library and Museum
The City is the site of the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum, located on the campus of Texas A&M University. Texas
A&M provides programs and facilities such as research and instructional programs related to the library and museum, a conference
center, communications center, educational museum/library center, and family-oriented facilities such as a park surrounding the
presidential library and museum. The Presidential Library and Museum is also part of the George Bush Presidential Library Center
which is home to the prestigious Bush School of Government and Public Service.
Century Square
The City continues to experience a sustained period of growth. The growth has resulted in continued retail development, especially in
the Tower Point and Caprock developments in the southern part of the City with new restaurants and other businesses opening and
others under construction to serve the ever growing residential populations in that area of the City. However, that growth has expanded
to the north side of College Station where mixed-used facilities and additional hotels near the Texas A&M campus are under
construction.
One such development is Century Square. This 60-acre development creates a dynamic community center where people congregate
from across the region to experience a walkable, urban destination. The project features premier retail and restaurant establishments,
entertainment venues, 60,000 SF of Class-A office, two full-service hotels: The George and Cavalry Court, luxury apartment homes:
100 Park, and an activated central gathering space.
Athletics
Athletics is an integral part of College Station. Texas A&M University, along with the City, hosts a multitude of athletic events. Texas
A&M University is the home of Kyle Field, Reed Arena, Olsen Field at Bluebell Park, Aggie Softball Complex, George P. Mitchell
Tennis Center and Gilliam Indoor Track Stadium. Several of Texas A&M teams have won both conference and national titles over the
past five years with every university varsity level team competing in post-season play for the 2015-2016 season. This has positioned
the University to host regional payoffs as well as national championship games. Texas A&M’s move to the Southeastern Conference
(SEC) in 2012 has proved positive for the City. For the Texas A&M’s football team ranked sixth in the nation in average attendance
for the 2018 season with average attendance of 99,844 for home games, according to figures released by the NCAA.
The City’s sport complexes as well as the ease to get around makes College Station attractive to several organizations. Over the past
several years, the Amateur Softball Association and the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation have chosen College Station to host state
tournaments and events. In addition, the City facilitates two major softball tournaments, a soccer tournament, a 7 on 7 flag football
tournament and baseball tournaments throughout the year. The City plans to add 2 additional synthetic athletic fields at Veterans Park
and Athletic Complex. This is anticipated to allow additional tournaments to be held in this area.
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MAJOR AREA EMPLOYERS
Source: Research Valley Partnership
Employment is provided by a variety of high growth industries located in, or adjacent to, the City which include ambulatory health care
services; professional, scientific, and technical services; specialty trade contractors; food manufacturing; administrative and support
services as identified in the Local Employment Dynamics data. Additionally College Station is also home to the 350 acre Research Park,
located on the Texas A&M University campus, which houses 30 public-private tenants including the Research Valley Partnership,
Schlumberger, Texas A&M Transportation Institute, and Offshore Technology Research Center. The City also developed the 200-acre,
Class “A” Business Center at College Station (BCCS), tenants of which include Reynolds and Reynolds Cognizant Technology Solution,
Suddenlink Media, Stata Corporation, Heat Transfer Research, Inc. (HTRI), and the Texas A&M University System. In addition, the
City has worked to develop a new Science Park at Research Valley, which currently houses Lynntech, Inc. and RBC Technologies.
LABOR STATISTICS
College Station
Brazos County
Source: Texas Workforce Commission.
(1) Average as of January 2019.
Number of
Firm Name Product Employees
Texas A&M University and System Education/Research 27,000+
Bryan ISD Education 2000+
College Station ISD Education 2000+
Texas A&M Health Science Center Education 2000+
Reynolds & Reynolds Computer Hardware and Software 1800+
Blinn College - Bryan Campus Education 1000+
Sanderson Farms, Inc. Poultry Processing 1000+
CHI St. Joseph's Regional Hospital Health Service 1000+
Wal-Mart/Sam's Retail 1000+
HEB Grocery Retail 1000+
City of College Station Government 1000+
Brazos County Government 500-999
City of Bryan Government 500-999
College Station Medical Center Health Service 500-999
Ply Gem Windows Manufacturing 500-999
Baylor Scott & White Health Service 500-999
Labor Total
Force Employment Unemployment Rate
2015 54,870 53,132 1,738 3.2%
2016 57,047 55,110 1,937 3.4%
2017 58,104 56,319 1,785 3.1%
2018 60,034 58,319 1,715 2.9%
2019 (1)60,274 58,386 1,888 3.1%
Year
Labor Total
Force Employment Unemployment Rate
2015 13,095,837 12,513,692 582,145 4.4%
2016 13,347,311 12,731,137 616,174 4.6%
2017 13,589,208 13,002,828 586,380 4.3%
2018 13,848,080 13,314,203 533,877 3.9%
2019 13,987,561 13,397,655 589,906 4.2%
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BUILDING PERMITS
College Station has grown rapidly over the past 30 years as evidenced by an increase in population from 37,272 in 1980 to 93,857 in
2010. As of 2018, the estimated population of College Station was 117,841. The following table sets forth the number and value of
construction permits issued by the City over the past several years.
Source: The City.
(1) Reflects January through December 2018.
COUNTY CHARACTERISTICS
Brazos County was created in 1841 from Robertson and Washington Counties. The economy is diversified primarily by agribusiness,
computer manufacturing, research and development, and education. The Texas Almanac designates cattle, hogs, sorghums, corn, cotton,
wheat, oats and pecans as the principal sources of agricultural income.
The County had a 2010 population of 194,851, an increase of 27.8% since 2000. Minerals produced in the County include sand and
gravel, lignite, gas and oil.
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Residential Construction Commercial Construction Total
Number Number Number
of Permits Value of Permits Value of Permits Value
2014 1,167 211,909,494 $ 338 67,570,229 $ 1,505 279,479,723 $
2015 1,687 206,336,883 294 78,209,095 1,981 284,545,978
2016 1,802 325,247,597 424 207,892,402 2,226 533,139,999
2017 1,190 257,998,990 208 170,405,189 1,398 428,404,179
2018 1,953 177,627,344 461 103,143,722 2,414 280,771,066 (1)
Calendar
Year
APPENDIX B
EXCERPTS FROM THE
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
For the Year Ended September 30, 2018
The information contained in this Appendix consists of excerpts from the City of College
Station, Texas Annual Financial Report for the Year Ended September 30, 2018, and is not
intended to be a complete statement of the City's financial condition. Reference is made to
the complete Report for further information.
APPENDIX C
FORM OF OPINION OF BOND COUNSEL
City Hall
1101 Texas Ave
College Station, TX 77840
College Station, TX
Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:119-0209 Name:Huntington Change In Use Resolution
Status:Type:Resolution Agenda Ready
File created:In control:4/12/2019 City Council Regular
On agenda:Final action:5/13/2019
Title:Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a resolution of the City
Council, authorizing the establishment of Public Utility Easements for the Huntington Sanitary Sewer
Trunk Line Project within 2.079 acre and 0.079 acre portions of College Station greenways located
generally east of Lakeway Drive and north of William D. Fitch Parkway, plus the City Council
determination that the use of greenway property is allowable and that no other feasible or prudent
alternative exists for the Public Utility Easements for the project, and that all reasonable planning
measures have been taken to minimize the harm to such greenways.
Sponsors:Erika Bridges
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:Change in Use Resolution
Exhibit A - Metes & Bounds and Exhibits
Map - Huntington Sewer Trunk Line
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.
Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a resolution of the City Council,
authorizing the establishment of Public Utility Easements for the Huntington Sanitary Sewer Trunk Line Project
within 2.079 acre and 0.079 acre portions of College Station greenways located generally east of Lakeway
Drive and north of William D. Fitch Parkway, plus the City Council determination that the use of greenway
property is allowable and that no other feasible or prudent alternative exists for the Public Utility Easements for
the project, and that all reasonable planning measures have been taken to minimize the harm to such
greenways.
Relationship to Strategic Goals:
·Core Services and Infrastructure
·Diverse Growing Economy
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the resolution.
Summary: Approval of this item will establish public utility easements within 2.079 acre and 0.079 acre
portions of College Station greenways located generally east of Lakeway Drive and north of William D. Fitch
Parkway.
Public Utility Easements are being proposed along the perimeter of City-owned greenways property and will
allow for development of the Huntington Sanitary Sewer Trunk Line Project as well as existing and future
utilities. A map, survey plats, and legal descriptions illustrating the easements are attached. It is anticipated
that the granting of the easements will not have any potential negative impact to the greenways or its
operations.
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File #:19-0209,Version:1
Utilization of parkland and greenways for easements is considered a use or taking of protected land in the
Texas Parks and Wildlife Code. Chapter 26.001: PROTECTED LAND; NOTICE OF TAKING (a) states:
“A department, agency, political subdivision, county, or municipality of this state may not approve any program
or project that requires the use or taking of any public land designated and used prior to the arrangement of
the program or project as a park, recreation area, scientific area, wildlife refuge, or historic site, unless the
department, agency, political subdivision, county, or municipality, acting through its duly authorized governing
body or officer determines that:
(1)there is no feasible and prudent alternative to the use or taking of such land; and
(2)the program or project includes all reasonable planning to minimize harm to the land, as a park,
recreation area, scientific area, wildlife refuge, or historic site, resulting from the use or taking.”
Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Chapter 26.002: Notice of Hearing sets out the requirements for notification of
the public hearing required in these situations. To comply with this requirement, announcements of today’s
Public Hearing on this topic were posted in the Bryan/College Station Eagle on April 15, April 22, April 29, and
May 6.
Reviewed and Approved by Legal: Yes
Budget & Financial Summary: N/A
Attachments:
1.Resolution with Exhibit “A”
2.Change In Use Map
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RESOLUTION NO. ____________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS
WITHIN A 2.079 ACRE AND A 0.079 ACRE PORTION OF COLLEGE STATION
GREENWAYS.
WHEREAS, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Chapter 26.001: PROTECTED LAND;
NOTICE OF TAKING et. seq. establishes the requirements for the use or taking of land
currently designated and used as a park, recreation area, scientific area, wildlife refuge, or
historic site; and
WHEREAS, the City of College Station wishes to install and maintain wastewater lines and
other utilities, and provide access to public utilities for the Huntington Sanitary Sewer Trunk
Line project within a College Station greenways section located generally east Lakeway Drive
and north of William D. Fitch Parkway; and
WHEREAS, in compliance with statutory requirements recited above, notice and a public
hearing were held where all interested persons present who were entitled to speak did so speak;
now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS:
PART 1: That the facts and recitations set forth in the preamble of this resolution are
hereby declared true and correct.
PART 2: That the City Council of the City of College Station, Texas, hereby determines
there is no feasible and prudent alternative to the use of the 2.079 acre and 0.079
acre College Station greenways sections generally located east of Lakeway
Drive and north of William D. Fitch Parkway for the installation of wastewater
lines and access to public utilities as set forth in Exhibit “A” attached hereto.
PART 3: That the City Council of College Station, Texas, hereby determines that the use
of the greenway as described in this resolution includes all reasonable planning
to minimize harm to the greenways.
PART 4: That, based upon the above, the City Council of the City of College Station,
Texas, hereby approves the use of a portion of the said 2.079 acre and 0.079 acre
College Station greenways sections for the establishment of Public Utility
Easements as set forth herein.
PART 5: That this Resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage.
ADOPTED this _______ day of ________________________, 2019.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
______________________________ _________________________________
City Secretary MAYOR
APPROVED:
_______________________________
City Attorney
City Hall
1101 Texas Ave
College Station, TX 77840
College Station, TX
Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:119-0210 Name:Parks Board Appointment
Status:Type:Appointment Agenda Ready
File created:In control:4/15/2019 City Council Regular
On agenda:Final action:5/13/2019
Title:Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an appointment to the Parks and Recreation
Board.
Sponsors:Tanya Smith
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.
Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an appointment to the Parks and Recreation
Board.
Relationship to Strategic Goals:
·Good Governance
Recommendation(s): None
Summary: Rhys Blavier had tendered his resignation from this committee. Mr. Blavier's resignation
was effective as of May 15 2019. The position is an unexpired, and the appointment needs to be
made for the unexpired term, January 2020. Advertisement for the position has been ongoing until
postion was filled.
Budget & Financial Summary: None
Attachments: None
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