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Agenda 2
Workshop No. 2 - Proposed National Junior College Bowl Game
Revised Item 2- College Athletic Association Bowl
Game 6
Workshop No. 3 - Update and Discussion on Electric
Deregulation
Revised Electric Deregulation Discussion 7
Workshop No. 4 - Revenue Rescue Cost Recovery Program
Revised-Item 4 Revenue Rescue 8
Workshop No. 5 - Presentation on Dowling Road Pump Station
Project
Revised- Item 5 Pump Station 9
Workshop No. 6 - Presentation on Design of the Bee Creek
Sewer Line
Revised- Item 6 Bee Creek Sewer Line 10
Workshop No. 7 - Council Policy Action Items Plan of Work
Revised- Item 7 Council's Policy Action Plan 11
Strategic Plan Update - Condensed Version 12
Draft Plan of Work 24
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H:nilt ;lJf'lr'X.ffl A &..'h' t}N:'1'f:71,ir;,tMayor Council members
Nancy Berry Blanche Brick
Mayor Pro Tem Jess Fields
Dave Ruesink Karl Mooney
City Manager Katy-Marie Lyles
David Neeley Julie Schultz
Agenda
College Station City Council
Workshop Meeting
Thursday,N ovember 10, 2011 3:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue
College Station,T exas
1. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on items listed on the consent agenda.
2. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a proposal to bring an annual National Junior
College Athletic Association Football Bowl Game to Bryan-College Station.
3. Presentation and discussion regarding an update presentation on electric deregulation in Texas. Mark
Zion, Executive Director of the Texas Public Power Association, will give a presentation on how electric
deregulation has affected public power utilities in Texas.
4. Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding the presentation and information on the Revenue
Rescue cost recovery program.
5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a construction contract with Dudley Construction,
Ltd., in the amount of $2,978,060 for construction of Dowling Road High Service Pump Station
Improvements.
6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Professional Services Contract (Contract Number 11
264) with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for $ 1 ,518,250 for design, bidding, and construction
administration for the Bee Creek Sewer Line.
7. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the Council's Policy Action Items Plan ofW ork
and Strategic Plan 2012 Update
8. Council Calendar
November 11 Roy Kelly Multi-Modal Terminal & Parking Garage Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 301 W.
26th Street (Bryan), II :00 a.m.
November 11 Veterans Day Ceremony, Veterans Park & Athletic Complex, 5 p.m.
November 11-12 Brazos Valley Worldfest, Wolf Pen Creek Park
November 14 IGC Meeting atB VCOG, 12:00 p.m.
November 15 Reception for Salamanca Delegation & Joint Proclamation, University Club, Rudder
Tower, 5:30 p.m.
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Thursday, November 10, 20 II
November 16 Union Pacific Safety Train Trip, John Kimbrough Drive Train Crossing, 8:45 a.m.
November 16 Exploring History Lunch Lecture in CS Conference Center, J I :30 a.m.
November 16 Reception for Salamanca Delegation at Arts Council, 6:30 p.m.
November 17 *DATE CHANGED*, BVSWMA Board Meeting at Twin Oaks Facility,
2690 SH30 Anderson, Texas, II :00 a.m.
November J7 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting in Council Chambers, 6:00 p.m.
November 21 City Council WorkshoplRegular Meeting at 3:00 and 6:00 p.m.
November 24 City Offices Closed -HOLIDAY
November 25 City Offices Closed HOLIDAY
9. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on future agenda items: A Council Member may inquire
about a subject for which notice has not been given. A statement of specific factual information ort he
recitation of existing policy may be given. Any deliberation shall be limited to a proposal to place the
subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting.
10. Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Animal Shelter Board, Arts
Council of the Brazos Valley, Audit Committee, Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board,
Brazos County Health Dept., Brazos Valley Council of Governments, Brazos Valley Wide Area
CommunicationsT ask Force, BVSWMA, BVW ACS, Cemetery Committee, Code Review Committee,
Design Review Board, Historic Preservation Committee, Interfaith Dialogue Association,
Intergovernmental Committee, Joint Relief Funding Review Committee, Landmark Commission, Library
Board, Mayor's Council on Physical Fitness, Mayor's Development Forum, Metropolitan Planning
Organization, National League of Cities, Outside Agency Funding Review, Parks and Recreation Board,
Planning and Zoning Commission, Research Valley Partnership, Regional Transportation Committee for
Council om overnments, Signature Event Task Force, Sister City Association, TAMU Student Senate,
Texas Municipal League, Transportation Committee, Zoning Board of Adjustments, (Notice of Agendas
posted on City Hall bulletin board).
I J. Executive Session will immediately follow the workshopm eeting in the Administrative Conference
Room.
Consultation with Attorney {Gov't Code Section 551.071}; possible action. The City Council may seek
advicef rom its attorney regarding a pending or contemplated litigation subject or settlement offer or
attorney-client privileged information. Litigation is an ongoing process and questions may arise as to a
litigation tactic or settlement offer, which needs to be discussed with the City Council. Upon occasion the
City Council may need information from its attorney as to the status of a pending or contemplated
litigation subject or settlement offer or attorney-client privileged information. After executive session
discussion, any final action or vote taken will be in public. The following subject(s) may be discussed:
Litigation
a. City of Bryan's application with TCEQ for water & sewer permits in Westside/Highway 60 area, near
Brushy Water Supply Corporation to decertify City of College Station and certify City of Bryan
b. Clancey v. College Station, Glenn Brown and Kathy Merrill, Civil Action No. 09-CV-01480
c. Rachel Rahn v. Alma Martinez, The Arkitex Studio, Inc. et aI, cause No. 09-000656-CV361
d. Chavers et al v. Tyrone Morrow et ai, No. 10-20792;C havers v. RandallH all et ai, Case No. 10 CV
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e. College Station v. Star Insurance Co., Civil Action No. 4:11-CV-02023
f. Woodruffv. College Station, Cause No. 1O-000515-CV-272
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g. Ongoing criminal investigation of municipal court missing funds
Legal Advice
a. Legal issues regarding possible revenue sharing and legislation in bio-corridor
Real Estate {Gov't Code Section 551.0n}; possible action The City Council may deliberate the purchase,
exchange, lease or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental
effect on the position of the City in negotiations with a third person. Aftere xecutive session discussion,
any final action or vote taken will be in public. The following subject(s) may be discussed:
a. Property located southeast of the intersection of Rock Prairie Road and Bird Pond Road in ColJege
Station.
Personnel {Gov't Code Section 551.074}; possible action -The City Council may deliberate the
appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal ofa public officer.
After executive session discussion, any final action or vote taken will be in public. The following public
officer(s) may be discussed:
a. Internal Auditor
b. Council Self-Evaluation
12. Adjourn.
APPROVED: (
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City Manager
Notice is hereby given that a Workshop Meeting of the City Council of the City of College Station, Texas
will be held on the 10th day of November, 2011 at 3:00 pm in the City Hall CouncilC hambers, 1101 Texas
Avenue, College Station, Texas. The following subjects will be discussed, to wit: See Agenda
Posted this 4th day of November, 20 II at 5 :00 pm
City Secretary
I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting of the Governing Body of the City of
College Station, Texas, is a true and correct copy of said Notice and that I posted a true and correct copy of
said notice on the bulletin board at City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, in College Station, Texas, and the City's
website, \VW\v.cstx.gov. The Agenda and Notice are readily accessible to the general public at all times.
Said Notice and Agenda were posted on November 4, 2011 at 5:00 pm and remained so posted continuously
for at least n hours proceeding the scheduled time of said meeting.
This public notice was removed from the official board at the College Station City Hall on the following date
and time: by ____________
Dated this __day 20 II.
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
City Council Workshop Meeting
Thursday, November 10, 20 II
Subscribed and sworn to before me on this the day of ________
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November 10, 2011
Workshop Agenda Item No. 2
Proposed National Junior College
Football Bowl Game
To: David Neeley, City Manager
From: Frank Simpson, Deputy City Manager
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a proposal to
bring an annual National Junior College Athletic Association Football Bowl Game to Bryan-
College Station.
Relationship to Strategic Goals: III. Diverse Growing Economy
Recommendation: Staff recommends that Council receive the presentation.
Summary: In August 2011, Blinn College began working with the Bryan-College Station
Convention and Visitors Bureau on a proposal to bring an annual national junior college football
bowl game to the community beginning in December of 2012. Since that initial meeting, the
group has met with Texas A&M officials to garner support and approval to use Kyle Field, and
have been working to put together anticipated attendance numbers, budget, etc. Blinn College
and the CVB are confident about their progress, and quite excited about the Brazos Valley Bowl
presented by Blinn College being an outstanding December event each year for our community.
It is anticipated that the bowl game will bring visitors into the community increasing hotel stays
and bringing patrons to restaurants and businesses in a month that typically has fewer visitors.
A request to the City to utilize Hotel Occupancy Tax funds to augment the proposal and its
other sponsors will be forthcoming.
Preliminary work has also been done with the National Junior College Athletic Association who
will need affirmation of the proposal by December 1, 2011. Dr. Ted Raspiller, President of the
Brazos County Campuses for Blinn College, would like to present an overview of the proposal to
the City Council in a workshop on November 10, 2011, in preparation for their consideration of
the formal request at the November 21, 2011 Council meeting.
Budget & Financial Summary: Hotel Occupancy Tax funds will be requested to assist with
the proposal and eventual event. A return on investment will be shared with the Council at
the meeting.
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November 10, 2011
Workshop Agenda Item No. 3
Update and Discussion on Electric Deregulation
To: David Neeley, City Manager
From: David Massey, Director of Electric Utilities
Agenda Caption: Presentation and discussion regarding an update presentation on
electric deregulation in Texas. Mark Zion, Executive Director of the Texas Public Power
Association, will give a presentation on how electric deregulation has affected public power
utilities in Texas.
Relationship to Strategic Goals: Financially Sustainable City Providing Response to Core
Services and Infrastructure.
Recommendation: This is an informational presentation only and requires no action.
Summary: In 1999, the Texas Legislature passed legislation requiring all investor-owned
utilities in the ERCOT region in Texas to offer retail deregulation beginning in 2002. This
same legislation also allowed municipal electric utilities and electric cooperatives to opt out
of retail deregulation. This presentation will review what has happened in Texas since the
1999 legislation was passed and how it has affected public power.
Budget & Financial Summary: N/A
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November 10, 2011
Workshop Agenda Item No. 4
Revenue Rescue Cost Recovery Program
To: David Neeley, City Manager
From: Robert Alley, Fire Chief
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding the presentation
and information on the Revenue Rescue cost recovery program.
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends approval of the concept of the Revenue Rescue
Cost Recovery Program.
Summary: The Revenue Rescue cost Recovery Program is utilized to recover some of the
cost associated with the response to emergencies in the College Station Fire Department’s
response area. The costs associated with response to vehicle accidents where hazardous
materials such as gasoline, diesel fuel, anti-freeze are spilled and have to be properly
cleaned up and response to accidents where injured persons have to be cut from their
vehicle with the hydraulic rescue tools (Jaws of Life) are examples of the types of services
that could be recovered through this program. The funds that would be collected are from
the responsible party’s insurance company. These funds for these types of costs are already
part of the insured person’s insurance premiums. Currently the City of Bryan Fire
Department and members of the Brazos County Volunteer Fire Departments utilize the
Revenue Rescue program. The City of Bryan has a contract with Revenue Rescue and we
could piggy-back on their contract.
If approved, staff will piggy back on Bryan’s current contract with Revenue Rescue or will
negotiate with a company that will assist in the billing of insurance companies. Also, staff
will present an ordinance for council consideration adopting a schedule of costs associated
with the recovery to be billed to insurance companies. Private property not commercially
owned, operated or zoned for individuals without insurance would be exempt from the
costs.
Budget & Financial Summary: The estimate from the Revenue Rescue program indicates
that the City of College Station could receive approximately $125,000 annually from the use
of this program.
Attachments:
None
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November 10, 2011
Workshop Agenda Item No. 5
Presentation on Dowling Road Pump Station Project
To: David Neeley, City Manager
From: Dave Coleman, Director of Water Service Dept.
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a construction
contract with Dudley Construction, Ltd., in the amount of $2,978,060 for construction of
Dowling Road High Service Pump Station Improvements.
Relationship to Strategic Goals: Goal I, Financially Sustainable City Providing Response
to Core Services and Infrastructure.
Recommendation: None; presented for information.
Summary: This construction contract is on today’s Consent agenda for Council’s
consideration. This presentation will cover the background and need for improvements at
the Dowling Road Pump Station.
Budget & Financial Summary: Please refer to Consent Agenda item.
Attachments: None
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November 10, 2011
Workshop Agenda Item No. 6
Presentation on Design of the Bee Creek Sewer Line
To: David Neeley, City Manager
From: Dave Coleman, Director of Water Services Dept.
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Professional Services
Contract (Contract Number 11-264) with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for $1,518,250
for design, bidding, and construction administration for the Bee Creek Sewer Line.
Relationship to Strategic Goals: Goal I, Financially Sustainable City Providing Response
to Core Services and Infrastructure.
Recommendation: None; presented for information.
Summary: This design contract is on today’s Consent agenda for Council’s consideration.
This presentation will cover the background and need for upgrading the Bee Creek Sewer
Trunk Line.
Budget & Financial Summary: Please refer to Consent Agenda item.
Attachments: None
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November 10, 2011
Workshop Agenda Item No. 7
Policy Action Plan of Work
To: David Neeley, City Manager
From: Bob Cowell, AICP, CNU-A Executive Director - Planning & Development Services
Relationship to Strategic Plan: Applicable to all Strategic Initiatives
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the Council’s
Policy Action Plan of Work and Strategic Plan 2012 Update.
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends adoption of the Council Policy Action Plan of
Work as presented by staff.
Summary: At the October 27th meeting, Council accepted their 2012 Strategic Plan
Update subject to further discussion of a number of identified policy items. At that meeting
staff explained that the next step in the strategic planning process was the development of
a “plan of work” that would identify a calendar of workshops for further discussion by
Council of a number of policy items identified in the strategic plan.
The purpose of the plan of work is to ensure adequate time and focus is provided for staff
and Council to deliberate on the identified policy items prior to the FY13 budget
development. Further, the discussions will aid the staff in refining strategies contained
within the Council’s Strategic Plan and also strategies and actions contained within the
Department’s Business/Service Plans.
Staff anticipates the need for at least eight hours in total to adequately discuss the
identified policy items. It is preferred that all such discussions conclude in time for the
February Strategic Plan mid-year review and in advance of the FY13 budget preparation.
Budget & Financial Summary: N/A
Attachments:
1. Strategic Plan 2012 Update – Condensed Version
2. Proposed Policy Action Plan of Work
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Vision
College Station…will be a vibrant, progressive, knowledge-based
community which promotes the highest quality of life by…
§ensuring safe, tranquil, clean, and healthy neighborhoods
with enduring character;
§increasing and maintaining the mobility of College
Station citizens through a well-planned and constructed
inter-modal transportation system;
§expecting sensitive development and management of the
built and natural environment;
§supporting well planned, quality and sustainable growth;
§valuing and protecting our cultural and historical
community resources;
§developing and maintaining quality cost-effective
community facilities, infrastructure and services which
ensure our city is cohesive and well connected; and
§pro-actively creating and maintaining economic and
educational opportunities for all citizens
College Station will continue to be among the friendliest and most
responsive of communities and a demonstrated good partner in
maintaining and enhancing all that is good and celebrated in the
Brazos Valley. It will continue to be a place where Texas and the
world come to learn, live, and conduct business!
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Promotion and advancement of the community’s
quality of life is what we, the Council view as
our mission on behalf of the citizens of College
Station.
Through the Strategic Planning process, City Council has
identified six key initiatives or focus areas:
§Financially Sustainable City
§Core Services and Infrastructure
§Neighborhood Integrity
§Diverse Growing Economy
§Improving Mobility
§Sustainable City
By identifying and implementing strategies for each of these key
initiatives, we stand committed to help the citizens of College
Station realize their vision for the City.
We, the Council are committed to the success of your great City!
Mayor Nancy Berry Mayor Pro-tem Dave Ruesink
Blanche Brick Jess Fields
Karl Mooney Katy-Marie Lyles
Julie Schultz
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Financially Sustainable City
Wise stewardship of the financial resources provided to the City resulting in its
ability to meet current service demands and obligations without
compromising the ability of future generations to the same
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Strategies
§Balanced budget
§Diversity in revenue sources
§Keep property tax rate one of the lowest in State for similar size cities
§Maintain current ratings from bond-rating services
§Enterprise operations rates set to meet service demands
§Phased lowering of reliance on Utility Return on Investment for General
Fund use
§Seek grants and other outside funding
§Maintain and rehabilitate equipment, facilities, and infrastructure on a
strategic schedule
§Establish reserve funds to enable strategic maintenance and replacement of
infrastructure and equipment
§Seek efficiencies in delivery of services and facilities
§Maximize transparency of expenditures and fiscal policies and procedures
§Conduct routine audits to ensure accountability, to maximize efficiencies,
and to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse
§Set fees to recover costs of delivery of services at appropriate levels
§Share information and communicate with citizens about City fiscal issues
through various media outlets
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Core Services and Infrastructure
Efficiently, effectively, and strategically placed and delivered core services
and infrastructure that maintains citizens health, safety, and general welfare
and enables the City’s economic growth and physical development
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Strategies
§Maintain program accreditations and certifications
§Employer of choice –Attracting and retaining an engaged and highly
professional staff
§Meet or exceed all state/federal standards
§Guide private and public land use decisions
§Plan for and invest in infrastructure, facilities, services, personnel,
and equipment necessary to meet projected needs and opportunities
§Maintain and rehabilitate equipment, facilities, and infrastructure on
a strategic schedule
§Maintain an Fire ISO rating of 2 or better
§Provide opportunities for citizens to experience and learn about
public safety programs (Citizens Police and Fire Academy)
§Provide opportunities for citizens to learn about City services and
facilities (Citizens University)
§Share information and communicate with citizens about core services
and infrastructure through various media outlets
§Continued use of technology to more effectively and efficiently
deliver services to citizens
§Continued support of programs that support agencies engaged in
social justice efforts –Twin City Mission, United Way, Project Unity,
etc.
§Continued support of programs that promote fair and affordable
housing
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Neighborhood Integrity
Long-term viable and appealing neighborhoods
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Strategies
§Proactive code enforcement in identified target areas
§Use of Federal and State funds to assist in providing affordable
housing
§Use of Federal and State funds to assist in addressing community
development needs and opportunities
§Geographic-based approach to delivering police services
§Continue investments in maintaining and rehabilitating
infrastructure and facilities in neighborhoods
§Continued partnerships with TAMU and others in addressing off-
campus student housing
§Expansion of electronic opportunities to remain informed and to alert
City to issues and concerns
§Continued planning with neighborhood residents to address concerns
and capitalize on opportunities
§Share information and communicate with neighborhood groups
through multiple media outlets
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Diverse Growing Economy
Diversified economy generating quality, stable full-time jobs bolstering the
sales and property tax base and contributing to a high-quality of life
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How will we support a diverse growing economy?
§Support expansion of “consumer-oriented” economy –retail,
restaurant, and services
§Protect major economic assets from incompatible encroachments –
Easterwoodairport, TAMU, BioCorridor
§Support diversification of “consumer-oriented” economy –tourism,
regional athletic events, regional medical center, etc
§Expand diversification efforts into bio-technology
§Plan for and invest in infrastructure, facilities, services, personnel,
and equipment necessary to meet projected needs and opportunities
§Keep property tax rates as one of the lowest in State for comparable
size cities
§Maintain competitive utility rates
§Ensure regulations and standards consider impacts on businesses
§Protect properties from crime and property damage
§Ensure adequate land is available and serviceable for economic
needs and opportunities
§Maintain relationship with local and regional economic partners
§Share information and communicate with citizens and businesses
about economic conditions through various media outlets
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Improving Mobility
Safe, efficient and well-connected multi-modal transportation system
designed to contribute to a high-quality of life and be sensitive to surrounding
uses
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Strategies
§Provide complete streets that accommodate vehicles, bicyclists, and
pedestrians
§Ensure streets have features that promote walkability -sidewalks,
short block length, landscaping
§Enhance transit opportunities through partnerships
§Provide for land uses that support multi-modal opportunities
§Plan for infrastructure necessary to meet projected growth and
physical development
§Seek federal and state funding to construct facilities
§Make investments to avoid traffic congestion for long periods of time
§Promote a well-connected system of residential streets and collector
avenues to lessen strain on expensive arterial boulevards
§Identify and fund a multi-year capital improvements program
§Maintain and rehabilitate system to avoid costly replacement
§Maximize efficiency of system –intersection improvements, traffic
signal timing, signage
§Participate in BCS mobility initiative with regional partners
§Share information and communicate with Citizens about mobility
issues through various media outlets
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Sustainable City
Wise stewardship of the natural resources and features needed to meet current
demands without compromising the ability of future generations to do the
same
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Strategies
§Enhance conservation efforts –electric, water, recycling
§Purchase of energy from renewable resources
§Protect potable water supply and ability expand to meet projected
demands
§Support and implement green building practices
§Conduct sound land use planning guided by the Comprehensive Plan
§Maintain and enhance participation in FEMA CSR program
§Acquire flood-prone areas and their associated riparian areas through
the Greenway acquisition program
§Support alternative energy production activities –solar, methane to
energy, etc.
§Enhanced use of hybrid vehicles in fleet
§Continue to seek grants and other sources of outside funding to
support efforts
§Community education and information about conservation efforts and
City programs
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City Leadership Team 2012
Management Team
Bob Cowell, Jr., Executive Director Planning & Development
Services
Jeff Kersten, Executive Director Business Services
Chief Robert Alley, Fire Department
Chief Jeff Capps, Police Department
David Coleman, Director Water Services
Chuck Gilman, Director Public Works
David Massey, Director Electric Utilities
Alison Pond, Director Human Resources
Ben Roper, Director Information Technology
David Schmitz, Director Parks and Recreation
Jay Socol, Director Public Communications
Jason Stuebe, Assistant to the City Manager
Council Appointees
Ty Elliott, City Internal Auditor
Sherry Mashburn, City Secretary
Carla Robinson, City Attorney
Judge EdwardSpillane III, Municipal Judge
Mayor
Mayor
Nancy Berry
Mayor Pro-
Tem Dave
Ruesink
Blanche Brick Jess Fields Katy-Marie
Lyles
Karl Mooney Julie Schultz
City Manager
David Neeley
Deputy City Manager
Kathy Merrill
Deputy City Manager
Frank Simpson
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City’s Recognition of Excellence -2011
Accredited Police Department –Commission for
Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies
Accredited Parks and Recreation Department –
Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation
Agencies
Planning & Development Services –Certificate of
Achievement for Planning Excellence –Texas
Chapter American Planning Association]
College Station Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways
Master Plan –Planning Project of the Year –Texas
Chapter American Planning Association
Honorable Mention Bicycle Friendly City –League
of American Bicyclists
Reliable Public Power Provider –American Public
Power Association
Traffic Safety Award –Texas Municipal Courts
Education Center
Top 10 Cities for Raising Families –Kiplingers
Top 10 Cities for Business –Forbes
Top 10 Cities for Jobs/Career –Forbes
Top 5 Best Small Metros in US –MilikenInstitute
Top 20 Cities for Education –Forbes
Top 5 Cities for Military Retirement -USAA
Marshall Wallace/Public Works Department -
Employee of the Year
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Council Policy Action
Plan of Work
2011-2012
Workshops are intended to offer the opportunity for Council to provide clear policy direction on various
topics. Topics have been divided into 4 sessions (which in total are anticipated to require at least eight
hours of discussion) that will provide policy information, current strategies deployed by City, and
identify any policy questions. They are also intended to provide opportunities for Council and staff to
identify parameters, scope of discussion, etc. and to engage in detailed policy discussion, refinement of
strategies, and Council action.
Policy Area 1
· Sustainable City Strategies
Policy Area 2
Infrastructure, Facilities, Services, and Equipment
· Plan for and invest in infrastructure, facilities, services, personnel, and equipment necessary to
meet projected needs and opportunities
· Maintain and rehabilitate equipment, facilities, and infrastructure on a strategic schedule
· Continue investments in maintaining and rehabilitating infrastructure and facilities in
neighborhoods
· Plan for infrastructure necessary to meet projected growth and physical development
· Enhance transit opportunities through partnerships
Neighborhood Integrity
· Continued partnership with TAMU and others in addressing off-campus student housing
Policy Area 3
Fiscal Policies
· Phased lowering of reliance on Utility Return on Investment for General Fund use
· Maintain competitive utility rates
· Maintain relationship with local and regional economic partners
· Support diversification of “consumer-oriented” economy – tourism, regional athletic events,
regional medical center, etc
Policy Area 4
· Employer of choice – Attracting and retaining and engaged and highly professional staff
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