220811 -- City Council -- Agenda Questions
Council questions and staff responses for items on August 11, 2022 City Council Meeting
8.2 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding adoption of a Resolution approving the
proposed Program Year 2022 Annual Action Plan, Fiscal Year 2023 Community Development Budget,
and Substantial Amendment to the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan.
Sponsors: Debbie Eller
Question: Should I conclude that the item in Attachment 3 labeled as slum/blight demolition in the
amount of $105,424 is to be used to clear the lot on Anderson for Unlimited Potential?
Is this labeled a “Substantial Amendment” because it has been added after the public hearing?
Response: Yes, the $105,424 is a portion of the amount required to raze the existing facility on the
Unlimited Potential site. A substantial amendment is required because this was added after the public
hearing.
8.5 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $82,944
to the Annual Refuse Container Lease Agreement with Texas Commercial Waste.
Sponsors: Emily Fisher
Question: What are the benefits of leasing over buying? I noted these are for “city commercial business
sector” can you give a specific example of where these are located around town?
Response: Leasing the containers relieves the city from a significant capital expense, maintenance, and
replacement as the dumpsters age. The city does not have facilities or personnel for welding and
repainting containers and limited storage space. On average, due to the high acidity of food waste,
restaurant containers will need to be rehabilitated by replacing the base every 5 years. Staff has analyzed
the costs of buying compared to leasing in the past and determined leasing is the more fiscally prudent
option.
Commercial containers are used at restaurants, stores, gas stations, office buildings, apartment
complexes, schools, municipal facilities, and strip centers.
8.8 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an ordinance consenting to and extending
the mayor’s renewal of a disaster declaration due to a public health emergency.
Sponsors: Bryan Woods
Question: Is staff aware of any pending funding that would require us to be under a current disaster
declaration for eligibility consideration?
Response: As long as the City is under the disaster declaration, we are under the 90/10 rule. See attached.
If we allow the declaration to expire, we may be responsible for 100% of the cost for any PPE, vaccines,
or testing supplies ordered through the state.