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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/17/2022 - Special Agenda Packet - City Council College Station, TX Meeting Agenda City Council Special 1101 Texas Ave, College Station, TX 77840 Internet: https://zoom.us/j/96728393278 Phone: 888 475 4499 and Meeting ID: 967 2839 3278 August 17, 2022 5:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers College Station, TX Page 1 Notice is hereby given that a quorum of the meeting body will be present in the physical location stated above where citizens may also attend in order to view a member(s) participating by videoconference call as allowed by 551.127, Texas Government Code. The City uses a third- party vendor to host the virtual portion of the meeting; if virtual access is unavailable, meeting access and participation will be in-person only. 1. Call to Order. 2. Executive Session is Closed to the Public and Will Be Held in the 1938 Executive Conference Room. 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: a. City Attorney b. Council Self Evaluation 3. Reconvene from Executive Session and Take Action, if Any. 4. Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation, and Consider Absence Request. Speaker Protocol An individual who wishes to address the City Council regarding any item on the agenda other than those items posted for Executive Session must register with the City Secretary two (2) hours prior to the meeting being called to order. Individuals shall register to speak or provide written comments at https://forms.cstx.gov/Forms/CSCouncil or provide a name and phone number by calling 979-764- 3500. 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. Please do not carry purses, briefcases, backpacks, liquids, foods or any other object other than papers or personal electronic communication devices to the lectern, nor advance past the lectern unless you are invited to do so. 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 three (3) minute mark the City Secretary will announce that the speaker must conclude their remarks. 5. Special Agenda. Page 1 of 18 City Council Special Page 2 August 17, 2022 5.1. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on an ordinance to call the General Obligation Bond Election. (Presentación, discusión y posible acción sobre una ordenanza para convocar a la Elección de Bonos de Obligación General.) Sponsors: Bryan Woods Attachments: 1. Bond Election Ordinance - Draft 5.2. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an ordinance consenting to and extending the Mayor's disaster declaration for severe drought conditions. Sponsors: Bryan Woods Attachments: 1. August 17 Ordinance Extending Drought Disaster Declaration 6.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 and at College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas, on August 12, 2022 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.” Page 2 of 18 August 17, 2022 Item No. 5.1. Ordinance to call the General Obligation Bond Election (Ordenanza para convocar una Elección de Bonos de Obligación General) Sponsor: Bryan Woods, City Manager Reviewed By CBC: City Council Agenda Caption:Presentation, discussion, and possible action on an ordinance to call the General Obligation Bond Election. (Presentación, discusión y posible acción sobre una ordenanza para convocar a la Elección de Bonos de Obligación General.) Relationship to Strategic Goals: Good Governance, Financial Sustainability Relación con el Objetivo Estratégico: Buen Gobierno, Sostenibilidad Financiera Recommendation(s): If the Council wishes to call a bond election in 2022 City staff recommends passing the ordinance at this time. Recomendacion(es): Si el Concejo desea convocar una elección de bonos en 2022, el personal de la Ciudad recomienda aprobar la ordenanza en este momento. Summary: Budget & Financial Summary: Attachments: 1. Bond Election Ordinance - Draft Page 3 of 18 CERTIFICATE FOR ORDINANCE THE STATE OF TEXAS BRAZOS COUNTY CITY OF COLLEGE STATION We, the undersigned officers of the City Council of the City of College Station hereby certify as follows: 1. The City Council of the City convened in a regular meeting on August ___, 2022, at the regular designated meeting place, and the roll was called of the duly constituted officers and members of the City Council, to wit: Karl Mooney, Mayor Bob Brick, Place 1 Councilman John Crompton, Place 2 Councilman Linda Harvell, Place 3 Councilwoman Elizabeth Cunha; Place 4 Councilwoman John Nichols, Place 5 Councilman Dennis Maloney, Place 6 Councilman and all of the persons were present except ___________________________, thus constituting a quorum. Whereupon, among other business the following was transacted at the Meeting: a written ORDINANCE CALLING A BOND ELECTION was duly introduced for the consideration of the City Council. It was then duly moved and seconded that the Ordinance be passed; and, after due discussion, the motion, carrying with it the passage of the Ordinance, prevailed and carried, with all members of the City Council shown present above voting "Aye," except as noted below: NAYS:ABSTENTIONS: 2. A true, full, and correct copy of the Ordinance passed at the Meeting described in the above and foregoing paragraph is attached to and follows this Certificate; the Ordinance has been duly recorded in the City Council's minutes of the Meeting; the above and foregoing paragraph is a true, full, and correct excerpt from the City Council's minutes of the Meeting pertaining to the passage of the Ordinance; the persons named in the above and foregoing paragraph are the duly chosen, qualified, and acting officers and members of the City Council as indicated therein; that each of the officers and members of the City Council was duly and sufficiently notified officially and personally, in advance, of the time, place, and purpose of the Meeting, and that the Ordinance would be introduced and considered for passage at the Meeting, and each of the officers and members consented, in advance, to the holding of the Meeting for such purpose; and that the Meeting was open to the public, and public notice of the time, place, and purpose of the Meeting was given all as required by the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551. Page 4 of 18 Certificate for Ordinance Calling a Bond Election City of College Station 3. The City Council has approved and hereby approves the Ordinance; and the Mayor and City Secretary hereby declare that their signing of this certificate shall constitute the signing of the attached and following copy of the Ordinance for all purposes. SIGNED AND SEALED ON AUGUST ___, 2022 Tanya D. Smith; City Secretary Karl Mooney; Mayor (CITY SEAL) Page 5 of 18 ORDINANCE CALLING A BOND ELECTION THE STATE OF TEXAS BRAZOS COUNTY CITY OF COLLEGE STATION WHEREAS, the City Council (the "Council") of the City of College Station, Texas (the "City") deems it advisable to call the bond election hereinafter ordered (the "Election"); and WHEREAS, the bond referendum is held in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 1251, Texas Government Code, and various provisions of the Texas Election Code (the "Code"), including Section 42.002 of the Code, and the City is contracting with Brazos County, Texas (the "County") for the administration of the Election pursuant to an interlocal agreement with the County (the "Election Contract"); and WHEREAS, the County, acting through the Brazos County Elections Administrator (the "Elections Administrator") in accordance with the Election Contract, will provide for the administration of the Election for residents of the City; and WHEREAS, it is hereby officially found and determined that the meeting at which this Ordinance was adopted was open to the public, and public notice of the time, place and purpose of the meeting was given, all as required by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION: Section 1. The statements contained in the preamble of this Ordinance are true and correct and adopted as findings of fact and operative provisions hereof. Section 2. Election Ordered; Polling Places. The Election shall be held in the City between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on November 8, 2022 ("Election Day"). The Election is to be conducted with, and administered by, Brazos County, as provided by Chapter 271 of the Texas Election Code (the "Code"), and the Election Contract. Voting for the Election on Election Day and Early Voting shall occur on the dates and during the hours and at the designated polling places as set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto, which exhibit is hereby made a part hereof for all intents and purposes. Exhibit "A" shall be modified to include additional or different Election Day polling places required to conform to the Election Contract and the Code. Section 3. Early Voting. Early voting shall be administered by Brazos County. Early Voting by personal appearance shall begin on October 24, 2022 and conclude on November 4, 2022, and will be conducted at the Early Voting locations on the dates and at the times specified in Exhibit "A" attached hereto. The early voting polling places shall remain open during such hours for early voting by personal appearance for any registered voter of the City at such voting place. Exhibit "A" shall be modified to include additional or different early voting polling places required to conform to the Election Contract and the Code. Page 6 of 18 City of College Station Ordinance Calling a Bond Election 2 Section 4. Election Officials. The appointment of the Presiding Election Judges, Alternate Judges, Early Voting Clerks, the Presiding Judge of the early ballot board and other election officials for the Election shall be made by the Election Coordinator, as applicable, in accordance with the Election Contract and the Code. The Elections Coordinator may employ other personnel necessary for the proper administration of the Election, including such part-time help as is necessary to prepare for the Election, to ensure the timely delivery of supplies during early voting and on Election Day, and for the efficient tabulation of ballots at the central counting station. Section 5. Voting by Mail. Applications for voting by mail for all residents of the City shall submitted by personal delivery or shall be mailed to the address below prior to the deadline prescribed by law: Postal Mail and Commercial Carrier or Personal Delivery Brazos County Elections Administration Office 300 East WM J Bryan Pkwy Suite 100 Bryan, TX 77803 Telephone (979) 361-5770 Fax (979) 361-5779 Email BrazosVotes@brazoscountytx.gov Section 6. Early Voting Ballots. An Early Voting Ballot Board shall be created to process early voting results of the Election, and the Presiding Judge of the Early Voting Ballot Board shall be designated by the Elections Coordinator. The Presiding Judge of the Early Voting Ballot Board shall appoint two or more additional members to constitute the Early Voting Ballot Board members and, if needed, the Signature Verification Committee members required to efficiently process the early voting ballots. Section 7. Qualified Voters. All qualified electors of and residing in the City, shall be entitled to vote at the election. Section 8. Propositions. At the Election the following PROPOSITIONS shall be submitted in accordance with law: CITY OF COLLEGE STATION SPECIAL ELECTION CITY OF COLLEGE STATION PROPOSITION A Shall the City Council of the City of College Station, Texas, be authorized to issue and sell bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $18,000,000 for the public purpose of constructing, designing, improving and equipping a new fire station and acquisition of fire trucks and public safety equipment, and the acquisition of land and interest in land for such projects, with the bonds to be issued in one or more series, to mature serially or otherwise not to exceed [25] years from their date, and bear interest at such rate or rates, not to exceed the limits prescribed by law at the time of issuance, and to be sold at such prices or rates, as the City Council in its discretion shall determine; and shall there be levied and pledged, assessed and collected annually ad valorem taxes on all taxable property in said City in an Page 7 of 18 City of College Station Ordinance Calling a Bond Election 3 amount sufficient to pay the annual interest on said bonds and provide a sinking fund to pay said bonds at maturity? CITY OF COLLEGE STATION SPECIAL ELECTION CITY OF COLLEGE STATION PROPOSITION B Shall the City Council of the City of College Station, Texas, be authorized to issue and sell bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $16,100,000 for the public purpose of constructing, designing, improving, extending and expanding transportation and mobility infrastructure consisting of the following: Rock Prairie East corridor from Town Lake Drive to William D Fitch Parkway, including related utility relocation, drainage, traffic signals and control, lighting, sidewalks, bike lanes and landscaping, the purchase of any necessary land and right-of-way in connection with these projects, with the bonds to be issued in one or more series, to mature serially or otherwise not to exceed [25] years from their date, and bear interest at such rate or rates, not to exceed the limits prescribed by law at the time of issuance, and to be sold at such prices or rates, as the City Council in its discretion shall determine; and shall there be levied and pledged, assessed and collected annually ad valorem taxes on all taxable property in said City in an amount sufficient to pay the annual interest on said bonds and provide a sinking fund to pay said bonds at maturity? CITY OF COLLEGE STATION SPECIAL ELECTION CITY OF COLLEGE STATION PROPOSITION C Shall the City Council of the City of College Station, Texas, be authorized to issue and sell bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $32,400,000 for the public purpose of constructing, designing, improving and equipping parks and recreational facilities consisting of the following: natural and synthetic turf field improvements at Veterans Park; new playing fields at Texas Independence Ballpark; and restrooms, concessions and seating, drainage, parking, lighting, sidewalks and trails at Texas Independence Ballpark and Veterans Park, with the bonds to be issued in one or more series, to mature serially or otherwise not to exceed [25] years from their date, and bear interest at such rate or rates, not to exceed the limits prescribed by law at the time of issuance, and to be sold at such prices or rates, as the City Council in its discretion shall determine; and shall there be levied and pledged, assessed and collected annually ad valorem taxes on all taxable property in said City in an amount sufficient to pay the annual interest on said bonds and provide a sinking fund to pay said bonds at maturity? CITY OF COLLEGE STATION SPECIAL ELECTION CITY OF COLLEGE STATION PROPOSITION D Page 8 of 18 City of College Station Ordinance Calling a Bond Election 4 Shall the City Council of the City of College Station, Texas, be authorized to issue and sell bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $22,000,000 for the public purpose of constructing, designing, improving and equipping parks and recreational facilities consisting of the following: demolition and reconstruction of restrooms, concession and storage space for the Bachmann Little League and Senior League and Athletic Building; pickleball and futsal courts at Anderson Park including lighting, parking and restrooms; demolition and reconstruction of the Central Park Operations Shop facility; pavilions, lighting, shade areas, irrigation, sidewalks, pathways, playgrounds/recreational areas, historical markers and signage at Mabel Clare Thomas Park; tennis courts, lighting and fencing at Bee Creek and Central Parks; restrooms, sidewalks and pathways at Lincoln Center, with the bonds to be issued in one or more series, to mature serially or otherwise not to exceed [25] years from their date, and bear interest at such rate or rates, not to exceed the limits prescribed by law at the time of issuance, and to be sold at such prices or rates, as the City Council in its discretion shall determine; and shall there be levied and pledged, assessed and collected annually ad valorem taxes on all taxable property in said City in an amount sufficient to pay the annual interest on said bonds and provide a sinking fund to pay said bonds at maturity? CITY OF COLLEGE STATION SPECIAL ELECTION CITY OF COLLEGE STATION PROPOSITION E Shall the City Council of the City of College Station, Texas, be authorized to issue and sell bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $[3,900,000] for the public purpose of constructing, designing and equipping a swimming pool including related water features, splash pad, [restrooms and concessions] at Mabel Clare Thomas Park, with the bonds to be issued in one or more series, to mature serially or otherwise not to exceed [25] years from their date, and bear interest at such rate or rates, not to exceed the limits prescribed by law at the time of issuance, and to be sold at such prices or rates, as the City Council in its discretion shall determine; and shall there be levied and pledged, assessed and collected annually ad valorem taxes on all taxable property in said City in an amount sufficient to pay the annual interest on said bonds and provide a sinking fund to pay said bonds at maturity? Section 9. Ballots. The official ballots for the Election shall be prepared in accordance with the Texas Election Code to permit voters to vote "FOR" or "AGAINST" the aforesaid PROPOSITIONS with the ballots to contain such provisions, markings and language as required by law, and with such PROPOSITIONS to be expressed substantially as follows: CITY OF COLLEGE STATION SPECIAL ELECTION CITY OF COLLEGE STATION PROPOSITION A Page 9 of 18 City of College Station Ordinance Calling a Bond Election 5 FOR ______ AGAINST ______ ) ) ) ) ) ) THE ISSUANCE OF $18,000,000 IN BONDS FOR A NEW FIRE STATION AND EQUIPMENT AND LEVYING A TAX SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON THE BONDS CITY OF COLLEGE STATION SPECIAL ELECTION CITY OF COLLEGE STATION PROPOSITION B FOR ______ AGAINST ______ ) ) ) ) ) ) THE ISSUANCE OF $16,100,000 IN BONDS FOR TRANSPORTATION AND MOBILITY INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEVYING A TAX SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON THE BONDS CITY OF COLLEGE STATION SPECIAL ELECTION CITY OF COLLEGE STATION PROPOSITION C FOR ______ AGAINST ______ ) ) ) ) ) ) THE ISSUANCE OF $32,400,000 IN BONDS FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT VETERANS PARK AND TEXAS INDEPENDENCE BALLPARK AND LEVYING A TAX SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON THE BONDS CITY OF COLLEGE STATION SPECIAL ELECTION CITY OF COLLEGE STATION PROPOSITION D FOR ______ AGAINST ______ ) ) ) ) ) ) THE ISSUANCE OF $22,000,000 IN BONDS FOR PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AND LEVYING A TAX SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON THE BONDS CITY OF COLLEGE STATION SPECIAL ELECTION CITY OF COLLEGE STATION PROPOSITION E Page 10 of 18 City of College Station Ordinance Calling a Bond Election 6 FOR ______ AGAINST ______ ) ) ) ) ) ) THE ISSUANCE OF $3,900,000 IN BONDS FOR A NEW SWIMMING POOL AT MABEL CLARE THOMAS PARK AND LEVYING A TAX SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON THE BONDS Section 10. Compliance with Federal Law. In all respects, the Election shall be conducted in accordance with the Code. Pursuant to the federal Help America Vote Act ("HAVA") and the Code, at each polling place there shall be at least one voting system that is equipped for disabled individuals, and each such voting system shall be a system that has been certified by the Texas Secretary of State as compliant with HAVA and the Code. The City hereby finds that the voting system to be used by the Election Coordinator in administering the Election is such a system, and orders that such voting equipment or other equipment certified by the Texas Secretary of State shall be used by the City in its elections. Section 11. The City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, City Secretary or the City Manager of the City to execute or attest on behalf of the City the Election Contract with the County. Section 12. The following information is provided in accordance with the provisions of Section 3.009(b), Texas Election Code. (a) The proposition language that will appear on the ballot is set forth in Section 9 hereof. (b) The purpose for which the bonds are to be authorized is set forth in Section 8 hereof. (c) The principal amount of the debt obligations to be authorized is $[-] for Proposition A; $[-] for Proposition B; $[-] for Proposition C; $[-] for Proposition D. (d) If the bonds are approved by the voters, the City Council will be authorized to levy annual ad valorem taxes, on all taxable property in the City, sufficient, within the legal limit prescribed by law, to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds and the cost of any credit agreements executed in connection with the bonds. (e) Based upon the bond market conditions at the date of adoption of this Ordinance, the maximum interest rate for any series of the bonds is estimated to be [-]%. Such estimate takes into account a number of factors, including the issuance schedule, maturity schedule and the expected bond ratings of the proposed bonds. Such estimated maximum interest rate is provided as a matter of information, but is not a limitation on the interest rate at which the bonds or notes, or any series thereof, may be sold. (f) If the bonds are approved, they may be issued in one or more series, to mature serially, over a period not to exceed [forty] years from the date of issuance of each series of bonds. Page 11 of 18 City of College Station Ordinance Calling a Bond Election 7 (g) The aggregate amount of the outstanding principal of the City’s debt obligations as of the date of this Ordinance is $[-]. (h) The aggregate amount of the outstanding interest of the City’s debt obligations as of the date of this Ordinance is $[-]. (i) The ad valorem debt service tax rate for the City as of the date of this Ordinance is $[-] per $100 of taxable assessed valuation. (j) The website for the City, the authority ordering the election, is https://www.cstx.gov and the website for Brazos County, the entity administering election duties, is https://www.brazoscountytx.gov. Section 13. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, and it is so ordained. Page 12 of 18 City of College Station Ordinance Calling a Bond Election A-1 EXHIBIT A Early Voting Location Dates and Times Election Day Location Date and Times November 8, 2022 Polls open from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Page 13 of 18 Voter Information Document – City of College Station Special Election Proposition A The following information is prepared to comply with Tex. H.B. 477 86th Leg., R.S. (2019) and is for illustration purposes only. The information is not a part of the proposition to be voted on and does not create a contract with the voters. At the Election, the following language will appear on the ballot: CITY OF COLLEGE STATION SPECIAL ELECTION CITY OF COLLEGE STATION PROPOSITION A FOR ______ AGAINST ______ ) ) ) ) ) ) TBD The following table sets forth the estimated principal amount of, and interest due to maturity on, the bonds to be issued if Proposition A passes, and all outstanding obligations of the City secured by and payable from ad valorem taxes. Principal Amount of Bonds to be authorized Estimated interest for Bonds to be authorized (1) Estimated combined principal and interest required to pay on time and in full the Bonds to be authorized (1) Principal of City’s Existing Outstanding Debt (as of 8/[]/22) Remaining interest on City’s Existing Outstanding Debt (as of 8/[]/22) Combined Principal and Interest to timely pay City’s Outstanding Debt (as of 8/[]/22) (1)The interest on the proposed bonds was estimated at a rate of 5.00% based on market conditions as of August [__], 2022, and therefore, the interest payable on the proposed bonds may be less than, or more than, the amounts set forth above based on market conditions at the time of sale of the proposed bonds. Based on the information and assumptions provided in the table above, the estimated maximum annual increase in the amount of taxes that would be imposed on a residence homestead in the City with a taxable appraised value of $100,000 to repay the proposed bonds, if approved, is $[___]. This estimate assumes annual growth of City’s taxable assessed valuation at a rate of [___]% per year through tax year [___], and holds the City’s taxable assessed valuation constant thereafter. [The estimated [“no tax increase”][tax impact] stated above assumes that the proposed bonds will be issued in an amortization that will produce relatively consistent levels of debt service in each year.] Page 14 of 18 August 17, 2022 Item No. 5.2. Declaration of disaster for severe drought conditions. Sponsor: Bryan Woods, City Manager Reviewed By CBC: City Council Agenda Caption:Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an ordinance consenting to and extending the Mayor's disaster declaration for severe drought conditions. Relationship to Strategic Goals: Good Governance Recommendation(s): Staff recommends approval of the ordinance. Summary: Severe drought conditions pose an imminent threat of severe damage, injury, and loss of life or property from prolonged record heat and lack of significant rainfall in City of College Station. These drought conditions pose the threat of large, dangerous, and fast-moving wildfires with the potential to endanger property and life. The State of Texas has issued a disaster declaration that includes Brazos County pursuant to §418.014 of the Texas Government Code due to the extraordinary drought conditions. The Mayor of College Station has determined that extraordinary measures must be taken to alleviate the suffering of people and to protect or rehabilitate property and issued a disaster declaration on August 11, 2022. Budget & Financial Summary: N/A Attachments: 1. August 17 Ordinance Extending Drought Disaster Declaration Page 15 of 18 ORDINANCE NO.__________ DISASTER DECLARATION EXTENSION ORDINANCE WHEREAS, on August 11, 2022 the Mayor of College Station issued a proclamation declaring a state of disaster for the City of College Station for severe drought conditions that pose an imminent threat of severe damage, injury, and loss of life or property from prolonged record heat and lack of significant rainfall in City of College Station; and WHEREAS, these drought conditions pose the threat of large, dangerous, and fast moving wildfires with the potential to endanger property and life; and WHEREAS, the State of Texas has issued a disaster declaration that includes Brazos County pursuant to §418.014 of the Texas Government Code due to the extraordinary drought conditions; and WHEREAS, said state of disaster requires that certain emergency measures be taken pursuant to the Texas Government Code, Chapter 418; and the following regulations shall take effect immediately upon issuance, and shall remain in effect until the state of disaster is terminated or as stated below; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF COLLEGE STATION: 1. That the state of disaster proclaimed by the Mayor on August 11, 2022, as set out in Exhibit A is consented to and extended by the College Station City Council and shall continue until terminated by the College Station City Council. 2. This Ordinance is passed as an emergency measure and pursuant to local authority for emergency measures and shall become effective on the 17th day of August, 2022. PASSED AND ADOPTED, this 17th P day of August, 2022. APPROVED: ATTEST: ___________________ ___________________ Mayor City Secretary APPROVED: ___________________ City Attorney Page 16 of 18 Ordinance No. Page 2 of 2 EXHIBIT A DISASTER PROCLAIMED BY THE MAYOR ON AUGUST 11, 2022 Page 17 of 18 DECLARATION OF DISASTER FOR SEVERE DROUGHT CONDITIONS WHEREAS, severe drought conditions poses an imminent threat of severe damage, injury, and loss of life or property from prolonged record heat and lack of significant rainfall in City of College Station; and WHEREAS, these drought conditions pose the threat of large, dangerous, and fast moving wildfires with the potential to endanger property and life; and WHEREAS, the State of Texas has issued a disaster declaration that includes Brazos County pursuant to §418.014 of the Texas Government Code due to the extraordinary drought conditions; and WHEREAS, the Mayor of College Station has determined that extraordinary measures must be taken to alleviate the suffering of people and to protect or rehabilitate property; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION: 1. That a local state of disaster is hereby declared pursuant to §418.108(a) of the Texas Government Code. 2. Pursuant to §418.108(b) of the Government Code, the state of disaster shall continue for a period of not more than seven days from the date of this declaration, unless continued or renewed by the City Council of College Station. 3. Pursuant to §418.108(c) of the Government Code, this declaration of a local state of disaster shall be given prompt and general publicity and shall be filed promptly with the City Secretary. 4. Pursuant to §418.108(d) of the Government Code, this declaration of a local state of disaster activates the City of College Station’s Emergency Management Plan. 5. That this proclamation shall take effect immediately from and after its issuance. DECLARED this 11th day of August, 2022. APROVED: ATTEST: ___________________ ___________________ Mayor City Secretary APROVED: ___________________ City Attorney Page 18 of 18