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Meeting Agenda
City Council Workshop
Phone: 888 475 4499 and Webinar ID: 998 0711 3729
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May 28, 2020 4:00 PM 1101 Texas Ave, College Station,
TX 77840
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1.Call to Order.
2.Executive Session is closed to the public and will be held in the Administrative
Conference Room. The open meeting will resume no earlier than 5:00 pm.
Consultation with Attorney {Gov’t Code Section 551.071};
Possible action. The City Council may seek advice from its attorney regarding a pending or
contemplated litigation subject or settlement offer or attorneyclient 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
attorneyclient 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. Kathryn A. SteverHarper as Executrix for the Estate of John Wesley Harper v. City of College
Station and Judy Meeks; No. 15,977PC in the County Court No. 1, Brazos County, Texas
b. McCrory Investments II, LLC d/b/a Southwest Stor Mor v. City of College Station; Cause No. 17
000914CV361; In the 361st District Court, Brazos County, Texas
c. City of College Station v. Gerry Saum, Individually, and as Independent Executrix of the Estate of
Susan M. Wood, Deceased; Cause No. 17002742CV361; In the 361st District Court, Brazos
County, Texas
d. Carrie McIver v. City of College Station; Cause No. 18003271CV85; In the 85th District Court,
Brazos County, Texas
e. Veronica Alejandra Ibarra v. The City of College Station; Cause No. 20000325CV361; In the
361st District Court, Brazos County, Texas
Legal Advice
a. Legal advice regarding the FY20 funding agreements between the City and Experience Bryan
College Station.
b. Legal advice regarding special election runoff to elect City Councilmember Place 4.
c. Legal advice concerning municipal regulation of short term rentals.
Personnel {Gov’t Code Section 551.074};
Possible action. The City Council may deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation,
reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer. After executive session discussion,
any final action or vote taken will be in public. The following public officer(s) may be discussed:
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a. SelfEvaluation
b. City Manager
c. City Secretary
3.Reconvene from Executive Session and take action, if any.
4.Presentation, discussion, and possible action on items listed on the consent agenda.
5.Workshop Agenda
Speaker Protocol: An individual who wishes to address the City Council regarding any item on the
Workshop Agenda other than those items posted for Executive Session shall register with the City
Secretary prior to the meeting being called to order. To register the individual must provide a name
and phone number by calling 9797643500 or emailing CSO@cstx.gov prior to the start of the
meeting. To submit written comments to the Council email CSO@cstx.gov and they will be provided
at the meeting. Upon being called to speak an individual 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 (3) minutes. Any speaker addressing the Council through the use of a translator may speak for
six (6) minutes. At the (3) minute mark the City Secretary will announce that the speaker must
conclude their remarks.
5.1.Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the FY20 proposed bond issuance.
Sponsors:Mary Ellen Leonard
Attachments:None
5.2.Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the 2019 Incentive Compliance Report
by the Brazos Valley Economic Development Corporation.
Sponsors:Natalie Ruiz
Attachments:1.2019 Compliance Report 052820 College Station City Council
6.Council Calendar Council may discuss upcoming events.
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7.Discussion, review, and possible action regarding the following meetings:
Animal Shelter Board, Arts Council of Brazos Valley, Architectural Advisory Committee, Audit
Committee, Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board, BioCorridor Board of Adjustments,
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, Comprehensive Plan
Evaluation Committee, Experience BryanCollege Station, Design Review Board, Economic
Development Committee, 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, Operation
Restart, 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 Student Senate, Texas Municipal League, Walk with the Mayor, YMCA, Zoning Board of
Adjustments, (Notice of Agendas posted on City Hall bulletin board.)
8.Adjourn.
The City council may adjourn into Executive Session to consider any item listed on the agenda if a
matter is raised that is appropriate for Executive Session discussion.
I certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the website of the City of College Station at
5:00 p.m. on May 22, 2020.
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) 7643541, TDD
at 18007352989, 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 SubCapitulo H, Capitulo
City Secretary
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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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Item No. 5.1.
Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the FY20 proposed bond issuance.
Sponsor:Mary Ellen Leonard, Director of Fiscal Services
Reviewed By CBC:City Council
Agenda Caption:Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the FY20 proposed bond
issuance.
Relationship to Strategic Goals:
Good Governance
Financial Sustainability
Core Services & Infrastructure
Improving Mobility
Sustainable City
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends the City Council receive the information and provide any
direction regarding the proposed FY20 bond issuance.
Summary: Staff will present the status of the proposed FY20 Bond issuance and the proposed
issuance parameters. Staff will discuss some options related to changes in the FY20 Bond issuance
based on recent economic events. The ordinances related to the parameters for issuance of
certificates of obligation, series 2020 are schedule to be brought to Council for approval on June 11,
2020.
Budget & Financial Summary: Staff has strategically evaluated the impact of the series 2020
Certificates on the City’s ability to meet debt service requirements and the effect they may have on
the ad valorem tax rate. Project savings and rescheduling has resulted in a change in the parameters
as originally budgeted. The recommendation is to move forward with this issuance with the revised
parameters that will be presented. The impact on the tax rate and utility rates has been reviewed
based on the most current information and will continually be reviewed as part of budget preparation.
Reviewed & Approved by Legal: No
Attachments:
None
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Item No. 5.2.
BVEDC 2019 Incentive Compliance Report
Sponsor:Natalie Ruiz, Director of Economic Development
Reviewed By CBC:N/A
Agenda Caption:Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the 2019 Incentive
Compliance Report by the Brazos Valley Economic Development Corporation.
Relationship to Strategic Goals:
- Good Governance
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends the Council receive the compliance report.
Summary: This item is the annual presentation on project compliance from the Brazos Valley
Economic Development Corporation.
Budget & Financial Summary: N/A
Reviewed & Approved by Legal: No
Attachments:
1.2019 Compliance Report - 052820 College Station City Council
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2019 Incentives Compliance
Report
May 2020 – College Station City Council
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• For 2019, six (6) projects under agreement were
monitored for performance compliance by the
Brazos Valley Economic Development Corporation
on behalf of Brazos County, the City of Bryan, and
the City of College Station.
• Incentive agreements with Nutrabolt closed in
2019 with all parties, as such no further monitoring
is made.
Overview
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2019 Compliance Report – Advanta US
• $80,000 avg annual salary requirement: $95,257 (2019)
Incentive:
Performance Metrics:
BVEDC Incentives Grant
MILESTONE AMOUNT
Ribbon Cutting $25,000 Paid
Texas A&M R&D
Agreement $50,000
PAYROLL INVESTMENT VALUE EMPLOYMENT
* REQUIRED ACTUAL * REQUIRED ACTUAL / BCAD * REQUIRED ACTUAL
2017 $2,300,000 $2,415,775 $2,800,000 $2,804,274 20 25
2018 $2,300,000 $2,302,530 $0 $1,015,740 20 27
2019 $2,300,000 $2,381,420 $2,000,000 $928,660 **20 25
2020 $2,300,000 $2,000,000 20
2021 $2,300,000 $2,000,000 20
2022 $2,300,000 $2,000,000 20
Milestone Notes
November 2016 announcement to establish global
biotech R&D center in College Station. January 2018
facility ribbon cutting ceremony.
** Company’s 2019 asset book value of $2,070,993 presented for BCAD review
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2019 Compliance Report – Axis Pipe & Tube
Incentive:
Performance Metrics:
Brazos County - Tax Abatement
2013 100% 2018 70%
2014 100%2019 70%
2015 100%2020 50%
2016 100%2021 40%
2017 80%2022 30%
PAYROLL INVESTMENT VALUE EMPLOYMENT
* REQUIRED ACTUAL * REQUIRED BCAD * REQUIRED ACTUAL
2013 0 $37,150 0 $1,393,920 0 5
2014 0 $5,176,813 0 $8,260,230 0 145
2015 0 $8,396,837 0 $179,046,540 0 142
2016 $10,545,000 $9,562,718 $120,000,000 $281,564,050 285 149
2017 $10,545,000 $11,472,493 $120,000,000 $262,073,740 285 204
2018 $10,545,000 $14,957,434 $120,000,000 $275,242,110 285 291
2019 $10,545,000 $16,844,104 $120,000,000 $301,187,830 285 199
2020 $10,545,000 $120,000,000 285
2021 $10,545,000 $120,000,000 285
2022 $10,545,000 $120,000,000 285
City of Bryan - Non-Annexation Agreement
During first 3 years of Agreement (2013, 2014 and
2015), no payment to the City. For every year
thereafter, the payment is equivalent of 50% of the
amount the City would have collected in Ad Valorem
tax that year.
2019 performance exceeds contracts’ benchmark
valuation+salary formula
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2019 Compliance Report – FUJIFILM Diosynth
Biotechnologies Texas @ Biocorridor
Incentive:
Performance Metrics:
Brazos County - Cash Incentive
2017 $266.2K 2021 $207.0K
2018 $236.6K 2022 $207.0K
2019 $207.0K 2023 $147.9K
2020 $207.0K
PAYROLL INVESTMENT VALUE EMPLOYMENT
REQUIRED ACTUAL REQUIRED BCAD REQUIRED ACTUAL
2015 0 N/A 0 N/A 0 N/A
2016 0 $7,462,958 0 * $84,000,000 0 92
2017 0 $12,000,000 $70,000,000 $26,045,160 0 153
2018 $6,000,000 $16,800,000 $70,000,000 $83,970,590 100 174
2019 $6,000,000 $20,800,000 $70,000,000 $79,759,250 100 257
2020 $6,000,000 $70,000,000 100
2021 $6,000,000 $70,000,000 100
2022 $6,000,000 $70,000,000 100
2023 $6,000,000 $70,000,000 100
Bryan - Cash Incentive
2017 $74.0K 2021 $57.6K
2018 $65.8K 2022 $57.6K
2019 $57.6K 2023 $41.1K
2020 $57.6K
College Station - Cash Incentive
2017 $196.8K 2021 $153.0K
2018 $174.9K 2022 $153.0K
2019 $153.0K 2023 $109.3K
2020 $153.0K
• BCAD 2017 valuation reflected partial facility and only real property –
While the Company reported $73,236,000 improvements (real +
personal property), the Company opted not to challenge BCAD 2017
valuation and consequently, 2017 incentives were foregone.
• Since 2018, BCAD reflects the updated valuation of facility complex.Page 11 of 15
2019 Compliance Report – LSPI
• NOV 2017 ribbon cutting (met DEC 2017 requirement)
• $62.4M facility investment (met $25M requirement)
• BVEDC cash incentives paid
Performance Metrics:
New PAYROLL INVESTMENT VALUE New EMPLOYMENT
* REQUIRED ACTUAL * REQUIRED BCAD * REQUIRED ACTUAL
2016 0 N/A 0 N/A 0 N/A
2017 $1,500,000 $1,697,142 0 $4,489,720 24 28
2018 $1,500,000 $2,464,386 $20,000,000 $41,962,870 24 59
2019 $1,500,000 $1,982,029 $20,000,000 $39,367,630 24 31
2020 $1,500,000 $20,000,000 24
2021 $1,500,000 $20,000,000 24
2022 $1,500,000 $20,000,000 24
2023*$1,500,000 $20,000,000 24
2024 $1,500,000 $20,000,000 24
2025**$1,500,000 $20,000,000 24
Contract End Dates
* BVEDC
** County/CoB-1st Tier
Brazos County – Tax Abatement Cash Incentive
(as % of ad valorem taxes assessed/paid)
2018 100% 2022 40%
2019 70%2023 30%
2020 60%2024 20%
2021 50%2025 10%
City of Bryan – Tax Abatement Cash Incentive
(Application of Tier 1 Percentage / Due to Construction by 12.31.17)
2018 100% 2021 50% 2024 20%
2019 70%2022 40%2025 10%
2020 60%2023 30%
BVEDC Incentive - Paid
• $31,250 - Bldg Permit
• $31,250 - CO Issued
CoB 381 Agreement
• $75K Rebate
Development Fees
(CO Issued)
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2019 Compliance Report – ViaSat
• JAN 19th 2017 groundbreaking
• APR 10th 2018 ribbon cutting of $30M facility
(exceeds $20M investment requirement)
Performance Metrics: PAYROLL INVESTMENT VALUE EMPLOYMENT
* REQUIRED ACTUAL * REQUIRED BCAD * REQUIRED ACTUAL
2016 0 N/A 0 N/A 0 N/A
2017 0 N/A 0 $1,498,460 0 26
2018 0 $20,910,000 0 $12,235,320 0 243
2019 0 $23,485,933 $15,000,000 $22,936,360 0 191
2020 $9,600,000 $15,000,000 150
2021 $9,600,000 $15,000,000 150
2022 $9,600,000 $15,000,000 150
2023*$9,600,000 $15,000,000 150
2024**$9,600,000 $15,000,000 150
Contract End Dates
* County
** CoB and CoCS
Incentives: Brazos County 381 Agreement* and City of Bryan/College Station 380 Agreements
County and Cities Cash Incentives
(as % of ad valorem taxes assessed/paid) (cont’d)
County and Cities Cash Incentives
(as % of ad valorem taxes assessed/paid)
2019 80% 2022 30%
2020 60% 2023 20%
2021 40% 2024 10%
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2019 Compliance Report – Wayfair
• 1st incentive grant released with $1.98M investment
• 2nd incentive grant released in July 2018
• 3rd / final incentive grant released in January 2020
Incentive:
Performance Metrics:
BVEDC Incentives Grant
MILESTONE AMOUNT
Lease Execution $33,333 Paid
End of 24-mos $33,333 Paid
End of 36-mos $33,333 Paid
PAYROLL INVESTMENT VALUE EMPLOYMENT
* REQUIRED ACTUAL * REQUIRED BCAD * REQUIRED ACTUAL
2016 0 N/A 0 N/A 0 N/A
2017 0 $10,243,419 $350,000 $1,199,940 0 337
2018 $10,800,000 $10,957,137 $350,000 $1,180,470 300 414
2019 $10,800,000 $14,349,920 $350,000 $1,227,880 300 396
2020 $10,800,000 $350,000 300
2021 $10,800,000 $350,000 300
2022 $10,800,000 $350,000 300
2023 $10,800,000 $350,000 300
BVEDC-BBC Contribution Agreement
BBC will release to BVEDC three $16,666.50 tranches
that correspond to the company meeting each
incentives milestone.
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2019 Incentives Compliance
Report
May 2020 – College Station City Council
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