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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/14/2008 - Regular Agenda Packet - City CouncilMayor Councilmembers Ben White John Crompton Mayor Pro Tem James Massey Ron Gay Lynn McIlhaney City Manager Chris Scotti Glenn Brown David Ruesink Agenda College Station City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, February 14, 2008 at 7:00 PM City Hall Council Chamber, 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas 1. Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation, Consider absence request Presentation of Historic Home Marker #79 Loupot/Isenhart Home at 1201 Walton Drive Hear Visitors: A citizen may address the City Council on any item which does not appear on the posted Agenda. Registration forms are available in the lobby and at the desk of the City Secretary. This form should be completed and delivered to the City Secretary by 6:30 pm. Please limit remarks to three minutes. A timer alarm will sound after 2 1/2 minutes to signal thirty seconds remaining to conclude your remarks. The City Council will receive the information, 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. ON BEHALF OF THE CITIZENS OF COLLEGE STATION, HOME OF TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY, WE WILL CONTINUE TO PROMOTE AND ADVANCE THE COMMUNITY'S QUALITY OF LIFE. Consent Agenda Individuals who wish to address the City Council on a consent or regular 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. The Mayor will recognize individuals who wish to come forward to speak for or against the item. The speaker will state their name and address for the record and allowed three minutes. A timer will sound at 2 1/2 minutes to signal thirty seconds remaining for remarks. 2. Presentation, possible action and discussion of consent agenda items which consists of ministerial or "housekeeping" items required by law. Items may be removed from the consent agenda by majority vote of the Council. a. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of minutes for January 24, 2008 and January 29, 2008. b. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding rejection of bid proposals received from Bid Number 07-101 and Bid Number 08-02 for construction of a scale house addition at the Rock Prairie Road Landfill. 1 City Council Regular Meeting Page 2 Thursday, February 14, 2008 c. Presentation, possible action and discussion of the assessment of fees for certain services provided by the Fire Department. d. Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding a proposed First Amendment to the Development Agreement with Lonestar – College Station Golf Academy, Ltd. e. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a development agreement to improve access to the Central Station shopping center and to generally improve traffic flow in the immediate area. f. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on an Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in a total amount of $223,268 to improve access to the Central Station shopping center and to improve general traffic flow in the immediate area. g. Presentation, discussion and possible action on a resolution approving a modification and extension of the Note for the loan of HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Program funds for the Santour Court Housing Tax Credit development; and authorization for the Mayor to sign the resolution. h. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 10, “Traffic Code,” Section 2(N) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station to prohibit u-turns for northbound traffic on Texas Avenue at the intersection of Harvey Road. i. Presentation possible action and discussion of a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) with THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TxDOT) to provide funds for the acquisition of property for the widening of FM 60. j. Presentation, discussion and possible action, regarding a Semi-Annual Report for Impact Fee 03-02 known as Steeplechase Sewer Impact Fee. k. Presentation, discussion and possible action, regarding a Resolution setting a public hearing to update Impact Fees 92-01, 97-01, 97-02B, and 99-01. l. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of a resolution of the City Council of the City of College Station, Texas, amending Resolution No. 4-25-96-3-B describing the use of funds that are in the endowment fund created for the College Station Cemetery, and providing an effective date. m. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of a Resolution of the City Council of College Station, Texas, establishing an Endowment Fund for the Memorial Cemetery of College Station. n. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of revisions to Code of Ordinances, Chapter 1, "General Provisions", Section 29, "College Station Cemetery Rules and Regulations. o. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of an ordinance approving a Licensing Agreement with Texas A&M University regarding the use of trademarked items and indicia for use with the Aggie Field of Honor. 2 City Council Regular Meeting Page 3 Thursday, February 14, 2008 p. Presentation, possible action, and discussion to approve a revised Needs Resolution authorizing the purchase or condemnation of property, water rights, right-of-way and easement interest in certain properties for the Groundwater Wells 8, 9, and 10 Project. Regular Agenda Individuals who wish to address the City Council on a regular agenda item not posted as a public hearing shall register with the City Secretary prior to the Mayor’s reading of the agenda item. The Mayor will recognize you to come forward to speak for or against the item. The speaker will state their name and address for the record and allowed three minutes. A timer will sound at 2 1/2 minutes to signal thirty seconds remaining for remarks. Individuals who wish to address the City Council on an item posted as a public hearing shall register with the City Secretary prior to the Mayor’s announcement to open the public hearing. The Mayor will recognize individuals who wish to come forward to speak for or against the item. The speaker will state their name and address for the record and allowed three minutes. A timer alarm will sound at 2 1/2 minutes to signal thirty seconds remaining to conclude remarks. After a public hearing is closed, there shall be no additional public comments. If Council needs additional information from the general public, some limited comments may be allowed at the discretion of the Mayor. If an individual does not wish to address the City Council, but still wishes to be recorded in the official minutes as being in support or opposition to an agenda item, the individual may complete the registration form provided in the lobby by providing the name, address, and comments about a city related subject. These comments will be referred to the City Council and City Manager. 1. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan - Land Use Plan from Regional Retail and Residential Attached to Redevelopment for 0.95 acres located at 317 and 321 Redmond Drive. 2. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on a rezoning from C-1 General Commercial, P-MUD Planned Mixed Use District, and A-O Agricultural Open to P-MUD Planned Mixed Use District and A-O Agricultural Open for 4.905 acres located at 1502 Texas Avenue South and 317 & 321 Redmond Drive. 3. Presentation, public hearing, possible action and discussion of an ordinance amending Chapter 10 “Traffic Code”, to remove parking along Patricia Street and a section of Lodge Street. 4. Presentation, possible action and discussion of an ordinance amending Chapter 10 “Traffic Code”, to make Patricia Street one way from Lodge to College Main. 5. Presentation, possible action and discussion of the design of the Church Avenue Phase II Project. 6. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion approving an ordinance vacating and abandoning 0.292 acre of public utility easement, which is located on Lot One of The Woodlands of College Station Subdivision according to the plat recorded in Volume 7420, Pages 255, 256 and 257 of the Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas. 3 City Council Regular Meeting Page 4 Thursday, February 14, 2008 7. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion approving an ordinance vacating and abandoning 0.586 acre of public drainage easement, which is located on Lot 2, Block One of the Wheeler Subdivision, Phase Two according to the plat recorded in Volume 3490, Page 269 of the Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas. 8. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of appointments to Library Board and Zoning Board of Adjustments. 9. Adjourn. If litigation issues arise to the posted subject matter of this Council Meeting an executive session will be held. APPROVED: ________________________________ City Manager Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of College Station, Texas will be held on the Thursday, February 14, 2008 at 7:00 PM at the City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas. The following subjects will be discussed, to wit: See Agenda. Posted the 11th day of February, 2008 at 2:30 pm. E-Signed by Connie Hooks VERIFY authenticity with ApproveIt ________________________________ 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, www.cstx.gov . The Agenda and Notice are readily accessible to the general public at all times. Said Notice and Agenda were posted on February 11, 2008 at 2:30 pm and remained so posted continuously for at least 72 hours proceeding the scheduled time of said meeting. This public notice was removed from the official posting board at the College Station City Hall on the following date and time: __________________________ by ________________________. Dated this _____day of ________________, 2008. By______________________________________ Subscribed and sworn to before me on this the _____day of ________________, 2008. ______________________________ Notary Public – Brazos County, Texas My commission expires: ___________ 4 City Council Regular Meeting Page 5 Thursday, February 14, 2008 The building is wheelchair accessible. Handicap parking spaces are available. Any request for sign interpretive service must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (979) 764-3517 or (TDD) 1-800-735-2989. Agendas may be viewed on www.cstx.gov . Council meetings are broadcast live on Cable Access Channel 19. 5 Mayor Council members Ben White John Crompton Mayor Pro Tem James Massey Ron Gay Lynn McIlhaney City Manager Chris Scotti Glenn Brown David Ruesink Draft Minutes City Council Workshop Meeting Thursday January 24, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor White, Mayor Pro Tem Gay, Council members Crompton, Massey, Scotti, Ruesink COUNCIL MEMBER ABSENT: McIlhaney STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Brown, City Attorney Cargill Jr., City Secretary Hooks, Assistant City Secretary Casares, Management Team. Mayor White called the meeting to order at 3:00 pm. Workshop Agenda Item No. 1 -- Presentation, possible action, and discussion on items listed on the consent agenda. No items where removed for discussion. Workshop Agenda Item No. 2 -- Presentation, possible action and discussion of TxDOT projects in the area. Introduced by Mark Smith, Director of Public Works. Brian Wood and Kim Soucek presented an overview of TxDOT projects in the College Station area. No formal action taken. Workshop Agenda Item No. 3. -- Presentation, possible action, and discusstion regarding water conservation policy and strategies. Introduced by Dave Coleman, Water Services Director. 6 Council Workshop Meeting Minutes 1-24-08 Page 2 Mr. Coleman and Jennifer Nations provided a briefing regarding potential water conservation measures that could be implemented. Council concurred with the implementation of a water conservation program. Workshop Agenda Item No. 4 -- Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the City renewal procedures for annual contracts and multi-year agreements. Introduced by Cheryl Turney, Assistant Finance Director. Mrs. Turney presented a summary of the City’s current renewal procedures for annual contracts and other multi-year agreements. No formal action taken Workshop Agenda Item No 5 -- Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding possible items to be discussed at the City Council’s Mini-Retreat on March 5. Introduced by City Manager Glenn Brown. City Manager Brown presented the following Retreat Agenda Items: 1. Implementation of Council’s strategic plan through Departmental Business Plans 2. Visioning Exercise 3. City Center / Town Center Planning Exercise 4. Follow up on Departmental Focus Items identified at last summer’s Council Retreat After a brief discussion Council concurred with having a retreat on Items 1 and 4. Workshop Agenda Item No. 6 -- Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an update on the status of the Comprehensive Plan update. Introduced by Bob Cowell, Director of Planning and Development Services. Mr. Cowell presented the update on the status of the Comprehensive Plan update. CPAC has completed the first phase of the update. No formal action taken Workshop Agenda Item No. 7 -- Presentation, possible action, and discussion to award Contract 08-099 to HDR Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $203,300 to update the water and wastewater system master plans. 7 Council Workshop Meeting Minutes 1-24-08 Page 3 Introduced by David Coleman, Director of Water Services. Mr. Coleman, Director of Water Services presented an update on the water and wastewater system master plan. The master plans need to be updated to ensure our systems are in compliance with TCEQ regulations. After a brief discussion no formal action was taken Workshop Agenda Item No. 8 -- Council Calendar January 28 Evaluations of City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary, City Hall, 6:00 pm January 29 Special Meeting Public Hearing on Annexation, Council Chambers 7:00 pm January 30 CIP Community Meeting, Pebble Creek Elementary Cafeteria, 7:00 pm February 4 Neighborhood Integrity Meeting Conference Center 9:00 am – 5:00 pm February 11 First Day to file for City Council positions Council reviewed their upcoming events Workshop Agenda Item No. 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 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. Council member Crompton requested an agenda item regarding the evaluations of the effectiveness of standard landscaping, and to meet with Planning and Zoning Commission in a regular agenda meeting. Council member Massey seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 6-0 Council member Massey requested an agenda item regarding the follow-up of the building of the new elementary school south of Cypress Cove and the construction of Eagle Drive. Council discussed and agreed on meeting with the Transportation Department first and have the City Manager look into it. Workshop Agenda Item No. 10 -- Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Arts Council Subcommittee of the Council, Audit Committee, Brazos County Health Dept., Brazos Valley Council of Governments, Cemetery Committee, Design Review Board, Historic Preservation Committee, Interfaith Dialogue Association, Intergovernmental Committee, Joint Relief Funding Review Committee, Library Committee, Metropolitan Planning Organization, Outside Agency Funding Review, Parks and Recreation Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, Sister City Association, TAMU Student Senate, Research Valley Partnership, Regional Transportation Committee for Council of Governments, Transportation Committee, Wolf Pen Creek Oversight Committee, 8 Council Workshop Meeting Minutes 1-24-08 Page 4 Wolf Pen Creek TIF Board, Zoning Board of Adjustments (Notice of Agendas posted on City Hall bulletin board). Council member Scotti reported new updates with the Research Valley Partnership and the TIPS ground breaking. Council member Gay briefly discussed the recent meeting held by the City’s Transportation Committee meeting and I69 report. Council member Massey reported briefly on the January 22, 2008 meeting with the Intergovernmental Committee. Mayor White briefly reported on the Metropolitan Planning Organization meeting. Workshop Agenda Item No. 11 -- Executive Session: At 5:17 pm, Mayor White announced in open session that the City Council would convene into executive session pursuant to Sections 551.071 and 551.086 of the Open Meetings Act, to seek the advice of our attorney with respect to pending and contemplated litigation, and economic development negotiations. Consultation with Attorney {Gov’t Code Section 551.071}; The City Council may seek advice from its attorney regarding a pending and 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: Application with TCEQ in Westside/Highway 60 area, near Brushy Water Supply Corporation. Civil Action No. H-04-4558, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, Houston Division, College Station v. U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, etc., and Wellborn Special Utility District. Cause No. GN-502012, Travis County, TMPA v. PUC (College Station filed Intervention 7/6/05) Sewer CCN request. Legal aspects of Water Well and possible purchase of or lease of another water site. Civil Action No. H-04-3876, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, Houston Division, JK Development v. College Station. Cause No. 06-002318-CV-272, 272nd Judicial District Court, Brazos County, Texas, Taylor Kingsley v. City of College Station, Texas and Does 1 through 10, inclusive. Cause No. 485-CC, County Court at Law No. 1, Brazos County, Texas, City of College Station v. David Allen Weber, et al. 9 Council Workshop Meeting Minutes 1-24-08 Page 5 Bed & Banks Water Rights Discharge Permits for College Station and Bryan Cause No. 07-001241-CV-361, 361st Judicial District Court, Brazos County, Texas Gregory A. & Agnes A. Ricks v. City of College Station Water CCN request Competitive Matter {Gov’t Code Section 551.086}; possible action The City Council may deliberate, vote, or take final action on a competitive matter in closed session. The City Council must make a good faith determination, by majority vote of the City Council, that the matter is a Competitive Matter. A “Competitive Matter” is a utility-related matter that the City Council determines is related to the City of College Station’s Electric Utility Competitive Activity, including commercial information, which if disclosed would give advantage to competitors or prospective competitors. The following is a general representation of the subject(s) to be considered as a competitive matter. a. Marketing and Strategy Plans for College Station Electric Utilities Workshop Agenda Item No. 12 -- Action on executive session, or any workshop agenda item not completed or discussed in today’s workshop meeting will be discussed in tonight’s Regular Meeting if necessary. Action on executive session, or any workshop agenda item not completed or discussed in today’s workshop meeting will be discussed in tonight’s Regular Meeting if necessary. Council concluded the executive session at 6:29 pm. No action was taken. Council recessed for dinner. Workshop Agenda Item No. 13 -- Adjourn The meeting concluded at 6:30 pm. PASSED and APPROVED this 14th day of February, 2008. APPROVED: ________________________________ Mayor Ben White ATTEST __________________________________ City Secretary, Connie Hooks 10 Mayor Council members Ben White John Crompton Mayor Pro Tem James Massey Ron Gay Lynn McIlhaney City Manager Chris Scotti Glenn Brown David Ruesink ______________________________________________________________________ Draft Minutes City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, January 24, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor White, Mayor Pro Tem Gay, Council members Crompton, Massey, Scotti, Ruesink COUNCIL MEMBER ABSENT: McIlhaney STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Brown, City Attorney Cargill Jr., City Secretary Hooks, Assistant City Secretary Casares, Management Team Regular Agenda Item No. 1 -- Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation Hear visitors. Mayor White called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. He led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Fire Chief R.B. Alley provided the invocation. Hear Visitors Charlotte Slack, 2301 Ferguson Cir., addressed the Council regarding development proposals for the undeveloped land at the corner of Rock Prairie and Highway 6. Lupe Reyes, 1402 Stonebridge Ct., expressed his appreciation to the City Staff and urged a meeting with the developer pertaining to development of Rock Prairie Road and Highway 6. Joan Perry, a College Station resident also commented about the impact of development at this intersection. Consent Agenda Mayor Pro Tem Gay moved to approve Consent Agenda Items 2a-2q as presented. Council member Massey seconded the motion, which carried 6-0. FOR: Crompton, Massey, Gay, White, Scotti, and Ruesink AGAINST: None 11 College Station Regular Meeting Minutes 1-24-08 Page 2 ABSENT: McIlhaney Regular Agenda Item No. 1 -- Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a recommendation to rename Central Park in College Station to “Stephen C. Beachy Central Park”. Sharon Colson, former Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board presented the recommendation by the Parks Board to rename Central Park to ““Stephen C. Beachy Central Park” inn recognition of his outstanding achievements and dedication during his twenty-nine years of service with the Parks and Recreation Department. Council member Crompton moved to rename Central Park in College Station to “Stephen C. Beachy Central Park.” Council member Massey seconded the motion which carried 6-0. FOR: Ruesink, Gay, White, Scotti, Crompton, and Massey AGAINST: None ABSENT: McIlhaney Regular Agenda Item No. 2 -- Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the service plan for six areas identified for annexation under the exempt status. Lance Simms, Assistant Director of Planning and Development presented information on the six areas in the annexation service plan. Residents of areas affected by the annexation proposal conveyed numerous concerns about the impact on their well being if the City continues to proceed with annexing their properties. Gary Shaffer – 19191 Hwy 6 South, Area 5 Ginger Melton – 1425 Peach Creek, Area 5 Edsel Jones – 828 Pine Valley, Area 3, 4, & 5 Jerome Becker – 15203 Post Oak Bend, Area 4 Gwendolyn Hattaway – 15165 FM 2154 (Wellborn), Area 4 Julie Fowler – 1722 Heath, speaking on the behalf of all six areas Shelia Keelan – 145 Oak Leaf, Area 2 Gayle Butterfield – 112 Ridge Craft, Area 4 Sherri Eads – 133 Ridge Bend, Area 3 Lois Rockwell – 128 Oak Run, Area 3 Billy Hoppers – 101 Oak Creek, Area 3 Don Jones – 804 Berry Creek Kim Kaminski – 106 Ridge Craft, Area 4 Chrisine Kaunas – 4348 Ledgstone Trail, Area 4 Dorey Evans – 4420 Ledgestone, Area 4 Michael Schurtt – 4445 Ledgestone, Area 4 Cynthia Robinson – 4850 Greens Prairie Trail, Area 4 Karen Hall – 5918 Hwy 21 East, how College Station has been handling annexation Jim Gray – 18845 State Hwy 6, area 5 12 College Station Regular Meeting Minutes 1-24-08 Page 3 Mayor White closed the public hearing. Council recessed for a short break at 9:07 pm. Regular Agenda Item No. 3 -- Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Rezoning from R-1 Single-Family Residential to PDD Planned Development District and A-O Agricultural-Open for 3.67 acres located at 124 Morgans Lane, generally located at Morgans Lane and the future Dartmouth Street extension. Crissy Hartl, Staff Planner presented a staff report. The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the proposed rezoning. Staff recommended denial of the request. Mayor White opened the public hearing. The following individuals offered support to the rezoning request. Mary Joe Hurley expressed support of the rezoning Client, 2333 Harvey Mitchell South expressed the support of the rezoning. Mayor White closed the public hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Gay moved to approve Ordinance No. 3037 rezoning from R-1 Single-Family Residential to PDD Planned Development District and A-O Agricultural-Open from 3.67 acres located at 124 Morgans Lane, generally located at Morgans Lane and the future Dartmouth Street extension. Council member Crompton seconded the motion which carried 6-0. FOR: White, Gay, Crompton, Massey, Scotti, Ruesink AGAINST: None ABSENT: McIlhaney Regular Agenda Item No. 4 -- Presentation, public hearing, discussion, and possible action on consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 10, “Traffic Code,” to restrict parking on the west side of Holik Street between Anna Street and Park Place. Troy Rother, Transportation Planner described the proposed ordinance amending Chapter 10, “Traffic Code,” to restrict parking on the west side of Holik Street. Mayor White opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor White closed the public hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Gay moved to approve Ordinance No. 3038 amending Chapter 10, “Traffic Code,” to restrict parking on the west side of Holik Street. Council member Massey seconded the motion which carried 6-0. FOR: Gay, Massey, Crompton, Scotti, White, Ruesink AGAINST: None ABSENT: McIlhaney 13 College Station Regular Meeting Minutes 1-24-08 Page 4 Regular Agenda Item No. 5 -- Presentation, public hearing, discussion, and possible action on consideration of and ordinance amending Chapter10, “Traffic Code,” to restrict parking on the north side of Redmond Drive between Lenert Circle and Rosemary Lane and on the west side of Rosemary Lane between Redmond Drive and Milliff Road. Troy Rother, Transportation Planner described the proposed ordinance amending Chapter 10, “Traffic Code”, to restrict parking on the north side of Redmond Drive. Mayor White opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor White closed the public hearing. Council member Massey moved to approve Ordinance No. 3039 amending Chapter 10, “Traffic Code,” to restrict parking on the north side of Redmond Drive. Council member Gay seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 6-0. FOR: Massey, Ruesink, White, Scotti, Gay, Crompton AGAINST: None ABSENT: Against Regular Agenda Item No. 6 -- Presentation, public hearing, possible action, and discussion on consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 10, “Traffic Code,” to restrict parking on the north side of University Oaks Boulevard beginning 505 feet east of George Bush Drive East and extending 560 feet east. Troy Rother, City Engineer presented to the Council an ordinance amending Chapter 10, “Traffic Code,” to restrict parking on the north side of University Oaks Boulevard beginning 505 feet east of George Bush Drive East and extending 560 feet east. Mayor White opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor White closed the public hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Gay moved to approve Ordinance No. 3040 amending Chapter 10, “Traffic Code,” to restrict parking on the north side of University Oaks Boulevard beginning 505 feet east of George Bush Drive East and extending 560 feet east. Council member Ruesink seconded the motion which carried 6-0. FOR: Gay, Ruesink, Massey, White, Scotti, Crompton AGAINST: None ABSENT: McIlhaney Regular Agenda Item No. 7 -- Public hearing, possible action, and discussion on an ordinance Budget Amendment #1 amending ordinance number 2999 which will amend the budget for the 2007-2008 Fiscal Year and authorizing amended expenditures in the amount of $1,059,823. Jeff Kersten, Chief Financial Officer presented a brief discussion on a proposed budget amendment to increase appropriations in the 2007-2008 budget is $1,059.823. 14 College Station Regular Meeting Minutes 1-24-08 Page 5 Mayor White opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor White closed the public hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Gay moved to approve Ordinance No. 3041 amending the budget for the 2007- 2008 Fiscal Year and authorizing amended expenditures in the amount $1,059,823. Council member Scotti seconded the motion which carried 6-0. FOR: Gay, Scotti, Crompton, White, Massey, Ruesink AGAINST: None ABSENT: McIlhaney Regular Agenda Item No. 8 -- Presentation, public hearing, discussion and possible action, regarding an Oil and Gas Operations Permit for the Smith-Mohawk Unit, Well #1 Re- Entry as requested by the operator, Ogden Resources, Ltd. Of Bryan, Texas. Alan Gibbs, City Engineer presented to the Council a Resolution authorizing an oil and gas permit for the Smith-Mohawk Unit, Well #1. Mayor White opened the public hearing. Mary Jo Hurley representing Odgen Resources expressed support of the Resolution in regards to the Oil and Gas Operation Permit for the Smith-Mohawk Unit, Well #1. Mayor White closed the public hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Gay moved to approve Resolution No. 1-24-08-8 authorizing the Oil and Gas Operation Permit for the Smith-Mohawk Unit, Well #1. Council member Massey seconded the motion which carried 6-0. FOR: Massey, Gay, Crompton, Ruesink, White, Scotti AGAINST: None ABSENT: McIlhaney Regular Agenda Item No. 9 -- Presentation, public hearing, possible action, and discussion regarding an ordinance approving the Settlement Agreement between ACSC and Atmos regarding the Company’s Statement of Intent to increase rates and to approve tariffs that implement the terms of the Settlement Agreement. Hayden Migl, Assistant to the City Manager described the ordinance approving the Settlement Agreement between ACSC and Atmos regarding the Company’s Statement of Intent to increase rates and to approve tariffs that implement the terms of the Settlement Agreement. Mayor White opened the public hearing. Ken Fogel, representative from Atmos briefly explained the ordinance and rate changes. Mayor White closed the public hearing. 15 College Station Regular Meeting Minutes 1-24-08 Page 6 Mayor Pro Tem Gay moved to approve Ordinance No. 3042 authorizing the Settlement Agreement between the Atmos’ cities steering committee and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex division regarding the company’s statement of intent to change gas rates. Council member Scotti seconded the motion which carried 6-0. FOR: White, Scotti, Gay, Crompton, Ruesink, Massey AGAINST: None ABSENT: McIlhaney Regular Agenda Item No. 10 -- Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding approval of an annual contract with either Knife River or Brazos Valley Services for Item 1 the Installation of Hot Mix Asphalt Concrete and Item 2 – MC-30/AEP Emulsified Asphalt after a tie-breaker has been administered to determine the award of the bid. The approval of a contract with Brazos Valley Services for Item 3 – the purchase of RC-2 Winter Patch Asphalt is recommended at a cost not to exceed$7,500.00. Cheryl Turney, Assistant Finance Director presented the bids for the Annual Blanket Purchase Order for the Installation of Hot Mix Asphalt Concrete. Bids were received from Brazos Valley Services, Knife River and Big Creek Construction. The bid documents state that “Item 1 and Item 2 will be awarded together, based on total low bid for both items.” Both Knife River and Brazos Valley Services submitted the low bids of $632,250.00 for the two items. Big Creek Construction submitted a bid that was higher. Brazos Valley Services submitted the low bid for Item 3. A tie breaker was administered through a lottery system to award the bid in the event of identical low submittals. Staff recommended the contract for Item 1 and Item 2 be awarded to the vendor selected in the tie breaker. Staff also recommended the contract for Item 3 be awarded to the low bidder, Brazos Valley Services. Ty Elliott was selected to draw the winning bid resulting in the selection of Brazos Valley Services. Mayor Pro Tem Gay moved to approve the award of bid to Brazos Valley Services for Item 1, the Installation of Hot Mix Asphalt Concrete, Item 2, MC-30/AEP Emulsified Asphalt, and Item 3, the purchase of RC-2 Winter Patch Asphalt. Council member Scotti seconded the motion which carried 6-0. FOR: Scotti, Gay, White, Massy, Crompton, Ruesink AGAINST: None ABSENT: McIlhaney Regular Agenda Item No. 11 -- Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a nomination to the Board of Managers of the Brazos County Emergency Communications District. Glenn Brown presented to the Council the staff recommendation for nomination of Fire Chief R.B Alley as a member on the Board of Managers of the Brazos County Emergency Communication District for a two year term. 16 College Station Regular Meeting Minutes 1-24-08 Page 7 Council member Massey moved to appoint Fire Chief R.B. Alley to serve a two year term on the Board of Managers of the Brazos County Emergency Communication District. Mayor Pro Tem Gay seconded the motion which carried 6-0. FOR: Massey, White, Ruesink, Crompton, Scotti, Gay AGAINST: None ABSENT: McIlhaney Regular Agenda Item No. 12 -- Presentation, possible action, and discussion on the acceptance of a tax freeze petition certified by the City Secretary. Connie Hooks, City Secretary introduced the completion of the verification process of an initiative petition for the City Council to call an election to freeze the ad valorem taxes on the residential homestead of the disabled and persons 65 years of age or older and their spouses. Council member Massey moved to accept the petition to call an election to freeze the ad valorem taxes on the residential homestead of the disable and persons 65 of age or older and their spouses. Mayor Pro Tem Gay seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 6-0. FOR: Ruesink, Scotti, White, Massey, Gay, Crompton AGAINST: None ABSENT: McIlhaney Regular Agenda Item No. 13 -- Presentation, possible action, and discussion on the charter amendment petition certified by the City Secretary. Connie Hooks, City Secretary introduced the completion of the verification process on a petition “for the City Council to call an election to amend the City Charter to replace City Charter Article X, Section 85, Form of Petitions: Committee of Petitioners with additional wording to authorize registered College Station voters to circulate and witness individual petition papers. The ordinance will include the authorization for mail petitions without a notary requirement.” Dick Birdwell spoke on the petition he filed. City Council directed staff to present data and options within other City Charter related to this subject and present to Council within a month. No formal action was taken. Regular Agenda Item No. 14 -- Adjourn Hearing no objections, Mayor White adjourned the workshop and regular meetings at 10:24 p.m. on Thursday, January 24, 2008. PASSED and APPROVED this 14th day of February, 2008. 17 College Station Regular Meeting Minutes 1-24-08 Page 8 APPROVED: ___________________________________ Mayor White ATTEST: ____________________________________ City Secretary, Connie Hooks 18 Mayor Council members Ben White John Crompton Mayor Pro Tem James Massey Ron Gay Lynn McIlhaney City Manager Chris Scotti Glenn Brown David Ruesink _______________________________________________________________________ Draft Minutes City Council Special Meeting Thursday, January 29, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor White, Mayor Pro Tem Gay, Council members Crompton, Massey, Scotti, Ruesink, McIlhaney STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Brown, City Attorney Cargill Jr., City Secretary Hooks, Assistant City Secretary Casares, Management Team Special Agenda Item No. 1 – Call meeting to order. Mayor White called meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Special Agenda Item No. 2 Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the service plan for six areas identified for annexation under the exempt status. Lance Simms, Assistant Director of Planning and Development Services presented important data pertaining to the proposed annexation plan. Crissy Hartl, Staff Planner presented information on area 2. Pete Caler from the Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency presented information about the water service delivery following annexation of the areas proposed in the service plan. Mayor White opened the public hearing at 7:28 pm. Citizens expressed their concerns about the proposed annexation of their properties. Jim Gray-18845 Hwy 6 South, area 5 Gary Shaffer-19191 Hwy 6 South, area 5 Hardy Cullen-101 Ridge Walk, area 3 Mike Wilson-15833 Flagstone Ct. area 4 Phillip Ross-1414 Peach Creek Cut off, area 5 19 Minutes City Council Special Meeting 1-29-08 Page 2 Briana Morrison-162 Ridgeway, area 2 Beverly Robinson-15800 Flagstone Ct., area 4 Kenneth Morgan-138 Sunset Trail, area 3 Julie Fowler-1722 Heath Dr., several areas William Bassichis-1501 Wolf Gwendolyn Hattaway-15165 FM 2154 Wellborn, area 4 Ed Thomas 1422 Buggy-Ln. area 6 Karen Hall-1518 Hwy 6, Bryan Judy Roebuck-109 Ridge Loop, area 3 Don Jones-804 Berry Creek Gary Hines-15412 Post Oak Bend area 4 Carl Hattaway-15165 Wellborn Rd. area 4 James Clissold-115 Ridge Oak, area 3 Lois Rockwell-128 Oak Run, Area 3 Kyle Smith-4940 Greens Prairie Trail. area 4 Chris Kaunas-4348 Ledgestone Trail, Area 4 Eric Schulte-15045 FM 2154 Wellborn, area 4 Roy Robinson-4850 Greens Praire Trail, area 4 Perez Hernandez lives in area 4 & Parents live in area 5 Citizens expressed their concerns through written comments. Judy & Tim Foster-4646 Greens Prairie Tr., area 4 Cynthia Robinson-4850 Greens Prairie Tr. area 4 Mayor White closed the public hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Gay acknowledged to the audience that he was not in support of annexing Areas 3, 4, and 5. No formal action was taken. Special Agenda Item No. 3-- Adjourn. Council member Massey moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:58 pm, Tuesday, January 29, 2008. Mayor Pro Tem Gay seconded the motion which carried 7-0 PASSED and APPROVED this 14th day of February, 2008. APPROVED: ____________________________________ Mayor Ben White ATTEST: ___________________________________ City Secretary, Connie Hooks 20 February 14, 2008 Consent Agenda Item 2b BVSWMA Scalehouse Addition Rejection of Bids To: Glenn Brown, City Manager From: Mark Smith, Director of Public Works Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding rejection of bid proposals received from Bid Number 07-101 and Bid Number 08-02 for construction of a scalehouse addition at the Rock Prairie Road Landfill. Recommendation(s): Staff recommends rejection of bids for the BVSWMA Scalehouse Addition Construction Project. Summary: This project was for an addition to the existing scalehouse and entrance ramps for the installation of a third scale. The addition was to enhance traffic flow, allow for more efficient customer transactions, and also provide for a backup unit if a scale is out of service for repair. On July 7, 2007, one bid was received in response to bid number 07- 101. The bid was well above available funding. Following the bid opening, the architect reconfigured the project to lower the construction costs. The project was re-bid and on October 31, 2007, four bids were received. Again, the low bidder was well above available funding. A review of the individual components of the bids did not indicate specific areas of unexpected costs but rather an overall escalation of construction costs over all trades. The remaining operational life of the Rock Prairie Road Facility, combined with the high costs, led staff to reevaluate the cost benefit of the project and identify other means to improve transaction efficiencies. Staff intends to replace one scale that is prone to frequent downtime and repairs with a scale purchased from Cardinal Scale Manufacturing. In addition, a RF Tag system upgrade for the automated scale will be installed. These modifications to the weigh station equipment will provide for faster transaction handling and will help to reduce the bottleneck that occurs during peak operating hours. These upgrades will be transferred and utilized at the Twin Oaks Facility in January 2010. Budget & Financial Summary: Design fees for the project were $6,000. Funds for the upgrades are budgeted and available in the BVSWMA Fund. Attachments: 1. Bid Tabulation 07-101 2. Bid Tabulation 08-02 21 Ci t y o f C o l l e g e S t a t i o n Bi d T a b u l a t i o n BV S W M A N e w S c a l e h o u s e A d d i t i o n BI D : 0 7 - 1 0 1 Du d l e y C o n s t r u c t i o n Co l l e g e S t a t i o n , T X Co n t a c t : M a r k D u d l e y Un i t Qu a n . M e a s . D e s c r i p t i o n 1 L u m p B V S W M A N e w S c a l e h o u s e A d d i t i o n B a s e B i d 1 E a c h A l t e r n a t e # 1 - A d d i t i o n a l P T A C U n i t 1 L u m p T o t a l B a s e B i d w i t h A l t e r n a t e # 1 Ca l en d ar D a y s f or C o m p l et i on Ce r t if i ca t i on o f B id A dd en d um A c k no w l e d ge d B id B o n d De v i at i on s /Co n di t i on s $1 2 7 , 2 2 5 . 0 0 7/ 1 7 / 2 0 0 7 N GR A N D T O T A L $1 2 4 , 5 0 0 . 0 0 90 Y N/ A Y $2 , 7 2 5 . 0 0 P a g e 1 o f 1 22 Ci t y o f C o l l e g e S t a t i o n Bi d T a b u l a t i o n BV S W M A N e w S c a l e h o u s e A d d i t i o n BI D : 0 8 - 0 2 Or i o n C o n s t r u c t i o n C L M C o n s t r u c t i o n D u d l e y C o n s t r u c t i o n M a r e k B r o t h e r s Br y a n , T X Br y a n , T X Co l l e g e S t a t i o n , T X College Station, T X Co n t a c t : J o h n G a l e C o n t a c t : C l i n t M c L u r e C o n t a c t : M a r k D u d l e y Contact: Joe Mare k Un i t Qu a n . M e a s . D e s c r i p t i o n 1 L u m p B V S W M A N e w S c a l e h o u s e A d d i t i o n B a s e B i d Ca l e n d a r D a y s f o r C o m p l e t i o n Ce r t i f i c a t i o n o f B i d Ad d e n d u m A c k n o w l e d g e d Bi d B o n d De v i a t i o n s / C o n d i t i o n s Y Y-2 Y NGRAND TOTAL $121,740.00 90 N GR A N D T O T A L $1 0 6 , 4 0 0 . 0 0 10 5 Y Y- 2 YY N GR A N D T O T A L $1 1 7 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 12 0 Y Y- 2 Y N GR A N D T O T A L Y- 2 $1 1 4 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 10 0 Y 10 / 3 1 / 2 0 0 7 P a g e 1 o f 1 23 February 14, 2008 Consent Agenda 2c Fire Department Fees Update To: Glenn Brown, City Manager From: Robert Alley, Fire Chief Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action and discussion of the assessment of fees for certain services provided by the Fire Department. Recommendation(s): Staff recommends approval of the resolution. Summary: The College Station Fire Department currently conducts fire inspection tests for fire alarm and fire protection systems for certain occupancies such as day care centers, foster homes, health care facilities, restaurants, apartments, hotels and other commercial businesses throughout the city. Inspection tests are also conducted on distribution systems such as natural gas, fuel tanks, fuel lines and fire sprinkler systems. The fire department also provides transportation for emergency medical services from inside the city limits and outside of the city limits. During the Alternative Revenue review process it was determined that these fees needed to be increased to meet the increased cost of providing this service. The City of Bryan has increased their fees to be in alignment with this resolution. Notice of the increases has been given to the effected contractors, there have been no negative comments received. This resolution updates Resolution 09-09-2003-11.11 which was approved on September 11th 2003. Budget & Financial Summary: Fees collected will be used to continue to provide these services within the approved fire department budget. In FY 07 approximately $850,000 was collected for the Fire Department fees. These proposed fee changes are projected to increase revenues by $380,000. Attachments: Resolution Fire Department fee breakdown 24 RESOLUTION NO. __________ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, PRESCRIBING AN ASSESSMENT FOR CERTAIN SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 14, SECTIONS 1 AND 3, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Chapter 14, Sections 1 and 3, of the City of College Station Code of Ordinances provides that certain services provided by the City of College Station Fire Department may be assessed and collected from the recipients of those services; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of College Station has determined that certain services provided by the City of College Station Fire Department shall be assessed and collected from the recipients of those services as set forth in the fee schedule attached as Exhibit “A”; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION THAT: PART 1: Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 14, Sections 1 and 3, of the City of College Station Code of Ordinances, fees shall be assessed and collected from the recipients of certain services provided by the Fire Department as set out in the attached Exhibit “A”. PART 2: That this Resolution shall be effective from and after its date of passage. PASSED AND APPROVED this _______ day of ________________________________, 2008. ATTEST: APPROVED: ________________________________ ___________________________________ City Secretary Mayor APPROVED: _ E-Signed by Mary Ann Powell VERIFY authenticity with ApproveIt ________ City Attorney 25 RESOLUTION NO. _______________ Page 2 EXHIBIT “A” The following services provided by the City of College Station Fire Department shall be paid for by the recipient of those services, the fees for which shall be as follows: Mileage charges for Fire Prevention activities outside College Station City Limits will be in accordance with current city policy and may change from time to time. A. Requests for incident reports prepared by the Fire Department: $4.00 per copy. B. Fire Department inspections of day care center: $50.00 per inspection. All tests conducted outside the city limits shall be charged at this rate times 1.5 plus mileage plus $20.00 for travel time. C. Fire Department inspections of foster home: $30.00 per inspection. All tests outside the city limits shall be charged at this rate times 1.5 plus mileage plus $20.00 for travel time. D. Fire Department inspections of health care facility: $150.00 per inspection. Fire Depatment inspections of Hospitals: $250.00. All tests conducted outside the city limits shall be charged this same rate times 1.5 plus mileage plus $20.00 for travel time. E. Automatic hood tests performed by the Fire Department: $50.00 per inspection. All tests conducted outside the city limits shall be charged at this rate times 1.5 plus mileage plus $20.00 travel time. F. Fire Department inspections of automatic fire alarm systems: $100.00 up to 25 devices plus $100.00 per 100 devices or fraction thereof in excess of 25 devices that include, horns, strobes, horn strobe combinations, tamper and flow switches, smoke/heat detectors and alarm panels/remote annunicators. All tests conducted outside the city limits shall be charged at this rate times 1.5 plus mileage plus $20.00 for travel time. G. Fire Department testing of Underground Fire Lines: $100.00 per inspection. All tests conducted outside the city limits shall be charged at this rate times 1.5 plus mileage plus $20.00 for travel time. H. Fuel tank testing performed by the Fire Department: $100.00 per inspection. All tests conducted outside city limits shall be charged at this rate times 1.5 plus mileage plus $20.00 travel time. 26 RESOLUTION NO. _______________ Page 3 I. Fuel line leak testing performed by the Fire Department: $100.00 per inspection. All tests conducted outside the city limits shall be charged at this rate times 1.5 plus mileage plus $20.00 for travel time. J. Fire sprinkler system testing performed by the Fire Department: $125.00 per system up to 100 sprinklers plus $50.00 per 100 sprinklers or fraction thereof in excess of 100. All tests outside the city limits shall be charged at this rate times 1.5 plus mileage plus $20.00 for travel time. K. The provision of Emergency Medical Services without transportation shall be provided without charge within the corporate limits of the City of College Station. L. The provision of Emergency Medical Services with transportation from a location within the corporate limits of College Station to a location within Brazos County shall be $650.00 base fee plus $10.00 per loaded mile. M. The provision of Emergency Medical Services with transportation from a location outside the corporate limits shall be charged at $650.00 plus $12.00 per loaded mile. N. The provision of Emergency Medical Services without transportation at a location outside the corporate limits of the City of College Station shall be charged at $100.00. O. The provision of Emergency Medical Services to a location outside of Brazos County shall be charged at $650.00 per individual transported plus $12.00 per loaded mile. 27 Fire Department Fees update Service 2003 Current 2008 Proposed Report Copy $4.00 $4.00 Day care Inspection $30.00 per Inspection $50.00 per Inspection Foster Home Inspection $30.00 per Inspection $30.00 per Inspection Health Care Facility $50.00 per Inspection $150.00 per Inspection Hospital Inspection $50.00 per Inspection $250.00 per Inspection Automatic hood tests $30.00 per Inspection $50.00 per Inspection Automatic Fire Alarms $30.00 per device to 25 $50.00 per device to 25 ($50.00 per 100 devices ($100.00 per 100 devices in excess of 25 devices) in excess of 25 devices) Underground Fire Lines $30.00 per Inspection $100.00 per Inspection Fuel Tank Inspection $50.00 per Inspection $100.00 per Inspection Fuel Line testing $50.00 per Inspection $100.00 per Inspection Fire Sprinkler System $50.00 per system up $125.00 per system to 100 sprinklers plus to 100 sprinklers plus $50.00 per 100 sprinklers $50.00 per 100 in excess of 100 sprinklers. Sprinklers in excess of 100 sprinklers. EMS without transport No Cost No Cost (inside city limits) EMS transport $450.00 base fee $650.00 base fee (inside city limits) plus $7.50 per loaded plus $10.00 per mile loaded mile. 28 Page 2 Service 2003 Current 2008 Proposed EMS transport $450.00 base fee $650.00 base fee (outside city limits) plus $7.50 per loaded plus $12.00 per mile. loaded mile. EMS without transport $100.00 base fee $100.00 base fee (outside city limits) EMS transport outside $450.00 base fee $650.00 base fee Brazos County per plus $9.00 per loaded plus $12.00 per loaded Individual mile. mile. 29 February 14, 2008 Consent Agenda Item 2d Approval of a First Amendment to the Development Agreement with Lonestar – College Station Golf Academy, Ltd To: Glenn Brown, City Manager From: David Gwin, Director of Economic and Community Development Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding a proposed First Amendment to the Development Agreement with Lonestar – College Station Golf Academy, Ltd. Recommendation(s): Staff recommends approval of the proposed First Amendment to the Development Agreement as attached. Summary: On December 14, 2007, the City Council approved a Development Agreement with Lonestar- College Station Golf Academy, Ltd preparing the way for the development of 8.64 acres (Lots 2A & 2B) located along the frontage road of Earl Rudder Freeway and just North of Horse Haven Lane. Further, one of the two lots released for development by this action became the Gander Mountain development. Under the existing Development Agreement, the owner was allowed to divide the subject property into three lots, i.e. 2A, AB and 2C (see attached Final Plat), and defer the dedication of right-of-way and construction of Appomattox Drive and the other infrastructure until such time as only Lot 2C was developed. Lots 2A and 2B were released for development. The current owner has recently arranged to sell Lot 2C to TDG Management L.P., thus triggering this proposed First Amendment to the Development Agreement. The amendment and assignment of the development agreement and the development of Lot 2C will result in the dedication and construction of Appomattox Drive and other infrastructure as identified in the current agreement. Further, this First Amendment will require the new owner to provide a financial guarantee to insure that the infrastructure is ultimately constructed if he or she fails to construct them per the provisions of the new agreement. Budget & Financial Summary: There are no direct costs to the City by entering into this Development Agreement. Instead, the developer has provided a financial guarantee that the identified infrastructure will be constructed upon development of the property. Attachments: Final Plat of Horse Haven Estates First Amendment to the Lonestar – College Station Golf Academy Development Agreement Location Map 30 31 Location Map 32 33 34 35 36 37 February 14, 2008 Consent Agenda Item 2e Development Agreement Regarding Access Improvements to Central Station To: Glenn Brown, City Manager From: David Gwin, Director of Economic and Community Development Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a development agreement to improve access to the Central Station shopping center and to generally improve traffic flow in the immediate area. Recommendation(s): Staff recommends approval of the development agreement as attached. Summary: This item has been prepared in response to Council direction at the September 27, 2007 Workshop Meeting of the City Council. As part of the Texas Avenue widening project, Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) plans to install a raised median along much of Texas Avenue to better manage access, improve safety, and enhance mobility along the entire corridor. Limited median openings will be provided at all signalized locations, as well as several other locations required to maintain this access. With the redevelopment of the Culpepper Plaza Shopping Center (now Central Station) and the planned installation of the raised median along the applicable section of Texas Avenue, there is likely to be significant traffic buildup on Harvey Road at the Texas Avenue signal. Centro Properties, the owner of the shopping center, approached the City and TxDot about the possibility of several improvements to safely improve access to the center and to generally improve traffic flow in the immediate area. As approved, the recommended improvements will add a directional left-turn opening in the planned raised median on Texas Avenue and an additional travel lane on Harvey Road. This will help to alleviate traffic buildup along Harvey Road, which is currently the likely path for travelers southbound on Texas Avenue to access the Central Station shopping center. Budget & Financial Summary: The total cost of the project is $223,268. Of that amount, the City of College Station will pay no more than $92,891. Centro Properties will pay $121,661 and any overages related to these improvements. TxDOT will pay $8,716, which is the difference between the Development Agreement total amount and the established project costs assumed by Centro Properties and the City. Attachments: Development Agreement Exhibit A – Improvements Exhibit B – Advanced Funding Agreement Exhibit C – Engineer’s Estimate 38 39 EXHIBIT B CSJ: 0050-01-060 District: 17 (Bryan) Code Chart 64: 09050 (College Station) Project: STP 2004(390) AFA-AFA_VolTIP Revised 12/10/07 THE STATE OF TEXAS § THE COUNTY OF TRAVIS § ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR VOLUNTARY LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTIONS TO TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS WITH NO REQUIRED MATCH THIS AGREEMENT IS MADE BY AND BETWEEN the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation, hereinafter called the “State”, and the City of College Station, acting by and through its duly authorized officials, hereinafter called the “Local Government.” WITNESSETH WHEREAS, Transportation Code, Chapters 201, 221, 227, and 361, authorize the State to lay out, construct, maintain, and operate a system of streets, roads, and highways that comprise the State Highway System; and, WHEREAS, Government Code, Chapter 791, and Transportation Code, §201.209 and Chapter 221, authorize the State to contract with municipalities and political subdivisions; and, WHEREAS, Commission Minute Order Numbers 001111, 108087, 108410, 108812 and 109460 authorize the State to undertake and complete a highway improvement generally described as the widening of a non-freeway facility consisting of grading, structures, concrete pavement, signals and illumination; and, WHEREAS, the Local Government has requested that the State allow the Local Government to participate in said improvement by funding that portion of the improvement described as the installation of opticom and enforcement lights, and the construction of an additional travel lane on SH 30 (Harvey Road) and the construction of a directional left-turn opening in the proposed raised median on BS 6-R (Texas Avenue). These elements will be added to the existing contract in order to provide added left turns to the commercial development on the northeast corner of this intersection, hereinafter called the “Project"; and, WHEREAS, the State has determined that such participation is in the best interest of the citizens of the State; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual covenants and agreements of the parties hereto, to be by them respectively kept and performed as hereinafter set forth, the State and the Local Government do agree as follows: AGREEMENT Article 1. Time Period Covered This agreement becomes effective when signed by the last party whose signing makes the agreement fully executed, and the State and the Local Government will consider it to be in full force and effect until the Project described herein has been completed and accepted by all parties or unless terminated, as hereinafter provided. 40 EXHIBIT B CSJ: 0050-01-060 District: 17 (Bryan) Code Chart 64: 09050 (College Station) Project: STP 2004(390) AFA-AFA_VolTIP Revised 12/10/07 Page 1 of 6 Article 2. Project Funding and Work Responsibilities The State will authorize the performance of only those Project items of work which the Local Government has requested and has agreed to pay for as described in Attachment A, Payment Provision and Work Responsibilities, which is attached to and made a part of this contract. In addition to identifying those items of work paid for by payments to the State, Attachment A, Payment Provision and Work Responsibilities, also specifies those Project items of work that are the responsibility of the Local Government and will be carried out and completed by the Local Government at no cost to the State. This work will be added by change order to the existing highway improvement project referenced above. The State will provide the Local Government with a detailed estimate of the engineering and construction costs to be incurred. Prior to the State authorizing the contractor to begin this work, the State must receive the Local Government’s payment for its financial participation in the total cost of the Project. Whenever funds are paid by the Local Government to the State under this Agreement, the Local Government shall remit a check or warrant made payable to the "Texas Department of Transportation Trust Fund." The check or warrant shall be deposited by the State in an escrow account to be managed by the State. Funds in the escrow account may only be applied by the State to the Project. Article 3. Right of Access If the Local Government is the owner of any part of the Project site, the Local Government shall permit the State or its authorized representative access to the site to perform any activities required to execute the work. Article 4. Adjustments Outside the Project Site The Local Government will provide for all necessary right-of-way and utility adjustments needed for performance of the work on sites not owned or to be acquired by the State. Article 5. Responsibilities of the Parties The State and the Local Government agree that neither party is an agent, servant, or employee of the other party and each party agrees it is responsible for its individual acts and deeds as well as the acts and deeds of its contractors, employees, representatives, and agents. Article 6. Document and Information Exchange The Local Government agrees to electronically deliver to the State all general notes, specifications, contract provision requirements and related documentation in a Microsoft® Word or similar document. If requested by the State, the Local Government will use the State's document template. The Local Government shall also provide a detailed construction time estimate including types of activities and 41 EXHIBIT B CSJ: 0050-01-060 District: 17 (Bryan) Code Chart 64: 09050 (College Station) Project: STP 2004(390) AFA-AFA_VolTIP Revised 12/10/07 month in the format required by the State. This requirement applies whether the local government creates the documents with its own forces or by hiring a consultant or professional provider. Page 2 of 6 Article 7. Interest The State will not pay interest on funds provided by the Local Government. Funds provided by the Local Government will be deposited into, and retained in, the State Treasury. Article 8. Inspection and Conduct of Work Unless otherwise specifically stated in Attachment A, Payment Provision and Work Responsibilities, to this contract, the State will supervise and inspect all work performed hereunder and provide such engineering inspection and testing services as may be required to ensure that the Project is accomplished in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. All correspondence and instructions to the contractor performing the work will be the sole responsibility of the State. Unless otherwise specifically stated in Attachment A to this contract, all work will be performed in accordance with the Standard Specifications for Construction and Maintenance of Highways, Streets, and Bridges adopted by the State and incorporated herein by reference, or special specifications approved by the State. Article 9. Increased Costs In the event it is determined that the funding provided by the Local Government will be insufficient to cover the State's cost for performance of the Local Government's requested work, the Local Government will pay to the State the additional funds necessary to cover the anticipated additional cost. The State shall send the Local Government a written notification stating the amount of additional funding needed and stating the reasons for the needed additional funds. The Local Government shall pay the funds to the State within 45 days of the written notification, unless otherwise agreed to by all parties to this agreement. If the Local Government cannot pay the additional funds, this contract shall be mutually terminated in accord with Article 11 - Termination. If this is a fixed price agreement as specified in Attachment A, Payment Provision and Work Responsibilities, this provision shall only apply in the event changed site conditions are discovered or as mutually agreed upon by the State and the Local Government. If any existing or future local ordinances, commissioners court orders, rules, policies, or other directives, including but not limited to outdoor advertising billboards and storm water drainage facility requirements, are more restrictive than State or Federal Regulations, or if any other locally proposed changes, including but not limited to plats or replats, result in increased costs, then any increased costs associated with the ordinances or changes will be paid by the local government. The cost of providing right of way acquired by the State shall mean the total expenses in acquiring the property interests either through negotiations or eminent domain proceedings, including but not limited to expenses related to relocation, removal, and adjustment of eligible utilities. Article 10. Maintenance Upon completion of the Project, the State will assume responsibility for the maintenance of the completed Project unless otherwise specified in Attachment A to this agreement. 42 EXHIBIT B CSJ: 0050-01-060 District: 17 (Bryan) Code Chart 64: 09050 (College Station) Project: STP 2004(390) AFA-AFA_VolTIP Revised 12/10/07 Page 3 of 6 Article 11. Termination This agreement may be terminated in the following manner: ¨ by mutual written agreement and consent of both parties; ¨ by either party upon the failure of the other party to fulfill the obligations set forth herein; ¨ by the State if it determines that the performance of the Project is not in the best interest of the State. ¨ by the Local Government if the cost for completion of the Project exceeds the amount for such Project as described in Attachment A. If the agreement is terminated in accordance with the above provisions, the Local Government will be responsible for the payment of Project costs incurred by the State on behalf of the Local Government up to the time of termination. ¨ Upon completion of the Project, the State will perform an audit of the Project costs. Any funds due to the Local Government, the State, or the Federal Government will be promptly paid by the owing party. Article 12. Notices All notices to either party by the other required under this agreement shall be delivered personally or sent by certified or U.S. mail, postage prepaid or sent by electronic mail, (electronic notice being permitted to the extent permitted by law but only after a separate written consent of the parties), addressed to such party at the following addresses: Local Government: Mr. Glenn Brown City Manager, City of College Station P.O. Box 9960 College Station, Texas 77842-9960 State: Mr. Bryan Alan Wood, P.E. Bryan District Engineer 1300 North Texas Avenue Bryan, Texas 77803-2760 All notices shall be deemed given on the date so delivered or so deposited in the mail, unless otherwise provided herein. Either party may change the above address by sending written notice of the change to the other party. Either party may request in writing that such notices shall be delivered personally or by certified U.S. mail and such request shall be honored and carried out by the other party. Article 13. Sole Agreement In the event the terms of the agreement are in conflict with the provisions of any other existing agreements between the Local Government and the State, the latest agreement shall take precedence over the other agreements in matters related to the Project. 43 EXHIBIT B CSJ: 0050-01-060 District: 17 (Bryan) Code Chart 64: 09050 (College Station) Project: STP 2004(390) AFA-AFA_VolTIP Revised 12/10/07 Article 14. Successors and Assigns The State and the Local Government each binds itself, its successors, executors, assigns, and administrators to the other party to this agreement and to the successors, executors, assigns, and administrators of such other party in respect to all covenants of this agreement. Page 4 of 6 Article 15. Amendments By mutual written consent of the parties, this contract may be amended prior to its expiration. Article 16. State Auditor The state auditor may conduct an audit or investigation of any entity receiving funds from the state directly under the contract or indirectly through a subcontract under the contract. Acceptance of funds directly under the contract or indirectly through a subcontract under this contract acts as acceptance of the authority of the state auditor, under the direction of the legislative audit committee, to conduct an audit or investigation in connection with those funds. An entity that is the subject of an audit or investigation must provide the state auditor with access to any information the state auditor considers relevant to the investigation or audit. Article 17. Insurance If this agreement authorizes the Local Government or its contractor to perform any work on State right of way, before beginning work the entity performing the work shall provide the State with a fully executed copy of the State's Form 1560 Certificate of Insurance verifying the existence of coverage in the amounts and types specified on the Certificate of Insurance for all persons and entities working on State right of way. This coverage shall be maintained until all work on the State right of way is complete. If coverage is not maintained, all work on State right of way shall cease immediately, and the State may recover damages and all costs of completing the work. Article 18. Signatory Warranty The signatories to this agreement warrant that each has the authority to enter into this agreement on behalf of the party they represent. 44 EXHIBIT B CSJ: 0050-01-060 District: 17 (Bryan) Code Chart 64: 09050 (College Station) Project: STP 2004(390) AFA-AFA_VolTIP Revised 12/10/07 Page 5 of 6 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE STATE AND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT have executed duplicate counterparts to effectuate this agreement. THE STATE OF TEXAS Executed for the Executive Director and approved for the Texas Transportation Commission for the purpose and effect of activating and/or carrying out the orders, established policies or work programs heretofore approved and authorized by the Texas Transportation Commission. By_________________________________ Date__________________________ District Engineer THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT Name of the Local Government City of College Station By_________________________________ Date__________________________ Typed or Printed Name and Title Ben White, Mayor, City of College Station ATTEST: Connie Hooks, City Secretary Date: ______________ APPROVED: City Manager Date: ______________ City Attorney 45 EXHIBIT B CSJ: 0050-01-060 District: 17 (Bryan) Code Chart 64: 09050 (College Station) Project: STP 2004(390) AFA-AFA_VolTIP Revised 12/10/07 Date: ______________ Chief Financial Officer Date: ______________ Page 6 of 6 ATTACHMENT A Payment Provision and Work Responsibilities The Local Government requested an additional travel lane on SH 30 (Harvey Road) and the placement of a directional left-turn opening in the proposed raised median on BS 6-R (Texas Avenue) be constructed in order to provide added left turns to the commercial development on the northeast corner of this intersection. This work will be constructed as part of the BS 6-R (Texas Avenue) widening project. As part of the work described above, the Local Government will furnish to the State the Opticom and Red Light Indicator equipment to be installed as part of this Project. The cost of installing this equipment will be shared equally by the Local Government and the State. The Local Government’s total estimated participation in this Project is $214,552 and includes construction items, construction engineering and contingencies. The Local Government and State have estimated the project to be as follows: Estimated Project Budget Description Total Estimated Cost Federal Participation State Participation Local Participation % Cost % Cost % Cost ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COSTS Construction Cost for SH 30 Widening $150,310 0% $0 0% $0 100% $150,310 Construction Cost for BS 6-R Median Break $5,218 0% $0 0% $0 100% $5,218 46 EXHIBIT B CSJ: 0050-01-060 District: 17 (Bryan) Code Chart 64: 09050 (College Station) Project: STP 2004(390) AFA-AFA_VolTIP Revised 12/10/07 Description Total Estimated Cost Federal Participation State Participation Local Participation Construction Cost for BS 6-R Deceleration Lane $28,253 0% $0 0% $0 100% $28,253 Installation of Opticom and Red Light Indicator Equipment (furnished by the Local Government with the installation costs shared equally between the Local Government and the State $15,565 40% $6,226 10% $1,556 50% $7,783 TOTAL ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST $199,346 n/a $6,226 n/a $1,556 n/a $191,564 Direct State Costs (includes construction engineering and contingencies estimated at 12 percent of construction cost) $23,922 n/a $0 n/a $934* n/a $22,988 Indirect State Costs (no local participation required except for service projects) N/A 0% N/A 0% N/A 0% N/A TOTAL ESTIMATED COST $223,268 $6,226 $2,490 $214,552 * Calculated based on 12% of the combined total federal and state estimated construction cost. It is further understood that the State will include only those construction items for the improvements as requested and required by the Local Government. This is an estimate only; final participation amounts will be based on actual charges to the Project. The State and the Local Government shall be responsible for the maintenance of the state highway system after completion of the Project in accordance with the Municipal Maintenance Agreement in effect at the time the maintenance is required. 47 EXHIBIT B CSJ: 0050-01-060 District: 17 (Bryan) Code Chart 64: 09050 (College Station) Project: STP 2004(390) AFA-AFA_VolTIP Revised 12/10/07 48 EXHIBIT C: ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE Description Total Estimated Cost Fed/State Participation City Participation Developer Participation % Cost % Cost % Cost Construction Cost for SH 30 Widening $150,310 0% $0 50% $75,155 50% $75,155 Construction Cost for BS 6-R Median Break $5,218 0% $0 0% $0 100% $5,218 Construction Cost for BS 6-R Deceleration Lane $28,253 0% $0 0% $0 100% $28,253 Installation of Opticom and Red Light Indicator Equipment (furnished by the Local Government with the installation costs shared equally between the Local Government and the State $15,565 50% $7,782 50% $7,783 0% $0 Direct State Costs (includes construction engineering and contingencies estimated at 12 percent of construction cost) $23,922 0% $934 n/a $9,019 n/a $13,035 TOTAL ESTIMATED COST $223,268 $8,716 $92,891 $121,661 49 February 14, 2008 Consent Agenda Item 2f Advanced Funding Agreement with TxDOT for Roadway Improvements to Harvey Road and Texas Avenue To: Glenn Brown, City Manager From: David Gwin, Director of Economic and Community Development Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action, and discussion on an Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in a total amount of $223,268 to improve access to the Central Station shopping center and to improve general traffic flow in the immediate area. Recommendation(s): Contingent upon the approval of the associated Development Agreement (also on this same agenda), staff recommends approval of the AFA in the amount of $223,268 as attached. The City’s actual portion of this amount is an amount not to exceed $92,891. Summary: With the redevelopment of the Culpepper Plaza Shopping Center (now Central Station) and the planned installation of the raised median along the applicable section of Texas Avenue, there is likely to be significant traffic buildup on Harvey Road at the Texas Avenue signal. Centro Properties, the owner of the shopping center, approached the City and TxDOT about the possibility of several improvements to safely improve access to the center and to generally improve traffic flow in the immediate area. As identified in the attached AFA, the recommended improvements will add a directional left-turn opening in the planned raised median on Texas Avenue and an additional travel lane on Harvey Road. This will help to alleviate traffic buildup along Harvey Road, which is currently the likely path for travelers southbound on Texas Avenue to access the Central Station shopping center. This item is part of a project prepared in response to Council direction at the September 27, 2007 Workshop Meeting of the City Council. The other component, the Development Agreement, is a necessary antecedent to this Advanced Funding Agreement. Budget & Financial Summary: The total cost of these enhancements is $223,268. The total amount to be paid via “Local Participation,” i.e. by the City of College Station and Developer, is $214,552. However, the City of College Station is only responsible for providing $92,891 of that $214,552. State law requires the entire “Local Participation” payment come from the City; therefore the Developer will provide the remaining $121,661 to the City prior to the City’s payment of the entire amount to the State. Attachments: Advanced Funding Agreement Map of Improvements 50 CSJ: 0050-01-060 District: 17 (Bryan) Code Chart 64: 09050 (College Station) Project: STP 2004(390) AFA-AFA_VolTIP Revised 12/10/07 THE STATE OF TEXAS § THE COUNTY OF TRAVIS § ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR VOLUNTARY LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTIONS TO TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS WITH NO REQUIRED MATCH THIS AGREEMENT IS MADE BY AND BETWEEN the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation, hereinafter called the “State”, and the City of College Station, acting by and through its duly authorized officials, hereinafter called the “Local Government.” WITNESSETH WHEREAS, Transportation Code, Chapters 201, 221, 227, and 361, authorize the State to lay out, construct, maintain, and operate a system of streets, roads, and highways that comprise the State Highway System; and, WHEREAS, Government Code, Chapter 791, and Transportation Code, §201.209 and Chapter 221, authorize the State to contract with municipalities and political subdivisions; and, WHEREAS, Commission Minute Order Numbers 001111, 108087, 108410, 108812 and 109460 authorize the State to undertake and complete a highway improvement generally described as the widening of a non-freeway facility consisting of grading, structures, concrete pavement, signals and illumination; and, WHEREAS, the Local Government has requested that the State allow the Local Government to participate in said improvement by funding that portion of the improvement described as the installation of opticom and enforcement lights, and the construction of an additional travel lane on SH 30 (Harvey Road) and the construction of a directional left-turn opening in the proposed raised median on BS 6-R (Texas Avenue). These elements will be added to the existing contract in order to provide added left turns to the commercial development on the northeast corner of this intersection, hereinafter called the “Project"; and, WHEREAS, the State has determined that such participation is in the best interest of the citizens of the State; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual covenants and agreements of the parties hereto, to be by them respectively kept and performed as hereinafter set forth, the State and the Local Government do agree as follows: AGREEMENT Article 1. Time Period Covered This agreement becomes effective when signed by the last party whose signing makes the agreement fully executed, and the State and the Local Government will consider it to be in full force and effect until the Project described herein has been completed and accepted by all parties or unless terminated, as hereinafter provided. 51 CSJ: 0050-01-060 District: 17 (Bryan) Code Chart 64: 09050 (College Station) Project: STP 2004(390) AFA-AFA_VolTIP Revised 12/10/07 Page 1 of 6 Article 2. Project Funding and Work Responsibilities The State will authorize the performance of only those Project items of work which the Local Government has requested and has agreed to pay for as described in Attachment A, Payment Provision and Work Responsibilities, which is attached to and made a part of this contract. In addition to identifying those items of work paid for by payments to the State, Attachment A, Payment Provision and Work Responsibilities, also specifies those Project items of work that are the responsibility of the Local Government and will be carried out and completed by the Local Government at no cost to the State. This work will be added by change order to the existing highway improvement project referenced above. The State will provide the Local Government with a detailed estimate of the engineering and construction costs to be incurred. Prior to the State authorizing the contractor to begin this work, the State must receive the Local Government’s payment for its financial participation in the total cost of the Project. Whenever funds are paid by the Local Government to the State under this Agreement, the Local Government shall remit a check or warrant made payable to the "Texas Department of Transportation Trust Fund." The check or warrant shall be deposited by the State in an escrow account to be managed by the State. Funds in the escrow account may only be applied by the State to the Project. Article 3. Right of Access If the Local Government is the owner of any part of the Project site, the Local Government shall permit the State or its authorized representative access to the site to perform any activities required to execute the work. Article 4. Adjustments Outside the Project Site The Local Government will provide for all necessary right-of-way and utility adjustments needed for performance of the work on sites not owned or to be acquired by the State. Article 5. Responsibilities of the Parties The State and the Local Government agree that neither party is an agent, servant, or employee of the other party and each party agrees it is responsible for its individual acts and deeds as well as the acts and deeds of its contractors, employees, representatives, and agents. Article 6. Document and Information Exchange The Local Government agrees to electronically deliver to the State all general notes, specifications, contract provision requirements and related documentation in a Microsoft® Word or similar document. If requested by the State, the Local Government will use the State's document template. The Local Government shall also provide a detailed construction time estimate including types of activities and 52 CSJ: 0050-01-060 District: 17 (Bryan) Code Chart 64: 09050 (College Station) Project: STP 2004(390) AFA-AFA_VolTIP Revised 12/10/07 month in the format required by the State. This requirement applies whether the local government creates the documents with its own forces or by hiring a consultant or professional provider. Page 2 of 6 Article 7. Interest The State will not pay interest on funds provided by the Local Government. Funds provided by the Local Government will be deposited into, and retained in, the State Treasury. Article 8. Inspection and Conduct of Work Unless otherwise specifically stated in Attachment A, Payment Provision and Work Responsibilities, to this contract, the State will supervise and inspect all work performed hereunder and provide such engineering inspection and testing services as may be required to ensure that the Project is accomplished in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. All correspondence and instructions to the contractor performing the work will be the sole responsibility of the State. Unless otherwise specifically stated in Attachment A to this contract, all work will be performed in accordance with the Standard Specifications for Construction and Maintenance of Highways, Streets, and Bridges adopted by the State and incorporated herein by reference, or special specifications approved by the State. Article 9. Increased Costs In the event it is determined that the funding provided by the Local Government will be insufficient to cover the State's cost for performance of the Local Government's requested work, the Local Government will pay to the State the additional funds necessary to cover the anticipated additional cost. The State shall send the Local Government a written notification stating the amount of additional funding needed and stating the reasons for the needed additional funds. The Local Government shall pay the funds to the State within 45 days of the written notification, unless otherwise agreed to by all parties to this agreement. If the Local Government cannot pay the additional funds, this contract shall be mutually terminated in accord with Article 11 - Termination. If this is a fixed price agreement as specified in Attachment A, Payment Provision and Work Responsibilities, this provision shall only apply in the event changed site conditions are discovered or as mutually agreed upon by the State and the Local Government. If any existing or future local ordinances, commissioners court orders, rules, policies, or other directives, including but not limited to outdoor advertising billboards and storm water drainage facility requirements, are more restrictive than State or Federal Regulations, or if any other locally proposed changes, including but not limited to plats or replats, result in increased costs, then any increased costs associated with the ordinances or changes will be paid by the local government. The cost of providing right of way acquired by the State shall mean the total expenses in acquiring the property interests either through negotiations or eminent domain proceedings, including but not limited to expenses related to relocation, removal, and adjustment of eligible utilities. Article 10. Maintenance Upon completion of the Project, the State will assume responsibility for the maintenance of the completed Project unless otherwise specified in Attachment A to this agreement. 53 CSJ: 0050-01-060 District: 17 (Bryan) Code Chart 64: 09050 (College Station) Project: STP 2004(390) AFA-AFA_VolTIP Revised 12/10/07 Page 3 of 6 Article 11. Termination This agreement may be terminated in the following manner: ¨ by mutual written agreement and consent of both parties; ¨ by either party upon the failure of the other party to fulfill the obligations set forth herein; ¨ by the State if it determines that the performance of the Project is not in the best interest of the State. ¨ by the Local Government if the cost for completion of the Project exceeds the amount for such Project as described in Attachment A. If the agreement is terminated in accordance with the above provisions, the Local Government will be responsible for the payment of Project costs incurred by the State on behalf of the Local Government up to the time of termination. ¨ Upon completion of the Project, the State will perform an audit of the Project costs. Any funds due to the Local Government, the State, or the Federal Government will be promptly paid by the owing party. Article 12. Notices All notices to either party by the other required under this agreement shall be delivered personally or sent by certified or U.S. mail, postage prepaid or sent by electronic mail, (electronic notice being permitted to the extent permitted by law but only after a separate written consent of the parties), addressed to such party at the following addresses: Local Government: Mr. Glenn Brown City Manager, City of College Station P.O. Box 9960 College Station, Texas 77842-9960 State: Mr. Bryan Alan Wood, P.E. Bryan District Engineer 1300 North Texas Avenue Bryan, Texas 77803-2760 All notices shall be deemed given on the date so delivered or so deposited in the mail, unless otherwise provided herein. Either party may change the above address by sending written notice of the change to the other party. Either party may request in writing that such notices shall be delivered personally or by certified U.S. mail and such request shall be honored and carried out by the other party. Article 13. Sole Agreement In the event the terms of the agreement are in conflict with the provisions of any other existing agreements between the Local Government and the State, the latest agreement shall take precedence over the other agreements in matters related to the Project. 54 CSJ: 0050-01-060 District: 17 (Bryan) Code Chart 64: 09050 (College Station) Project: STP 2004(390) AFA-AFA_VolTIP Revised 12/10/07 Article 14. Successors and Assigns The State and the Local Government each binds itself, its successors, executors, assigns, and administrators to the other party to this agreement and to the successors, executors, assigns, and administrators of such other party in respect to all covenants of this agreement. Page 4 of 6 Article 15. Amendments By mutual written consent of the parties, this contract may be amended prior to its expiration. Article 16. State Auditor The state auditor may conduct an audit or investigation of any entity receiving funds from the state directly under the contract or indirectly through a subcontract under the contract. Acceptance of funds directly under the contract or indirectly through a subcontract under this contract acts as acceptance of the authority of the state auditor, under the direction of the legislative audit committee, to conduct an audit or investigation in connection with those funds. An entity that is the subject of an audit or investigation must provide the state auditor with access to any information the state auditor considers relevant to the investigation or audit. Article 17. Insurance If this agreement authorizes the Local Government or its contractor to perform any work on State right of way, before beginning work the entity performing the work shall provide the State with a fully executed copy of the State's Form 1560 Certificate of Insurance verifying the existence of coverage in the amounts and types specified on the Certificate of Insurance for all persons and entities working on State right of way. This coverage shall be maintained until all work on the State right of way is complete. If coverage is not maintained, all work on State right of way shall cease immediately, and the State may recover damages and all costs of completing the work. Article 18. Signatory Warranty The signatories to this agreement warrant that each has the authority to enter into this agreement on behalf of the party they represent. 55 CSJ: 0050-01-060 District: 17 (Bryan) Code Chart 64: 09050 (College Station) Project: STP 2004(390) AFA-AFA_VolTIP Revised 12/10/07 Page 5 of 6 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE STATE AND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT have executed duplicate counterparts to effectuate this agreement. THE STATE OF TEXAS Executed for the Executive Director and approved for the Texas Transportation Commission for the purpose and effect of activating and/or carrying out the orders, established policies or work programs heretofore approved and authorized by the Texas Transportation Commission. By_________________________________ Date__________________________ District Engineer THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT Name of the Local Government City of College Station By_________________________________ Date__________________________ Typed or Printed Name and Title Ben White, Mayor, City of College Station ATTEST: Connie Hooks, City Secretary Date: ______________ APPROVED: City Manager Date: ______________ City Attorney Date: ______________ 56 CSJ: 0050-01-060 District: 17 (Bryan) Code Chart 64: 09050 (College Station) Project: STP 2004(390) AFA-AFA_VolTIP Revised 12/10/07 Chief Financial Officer Date: ______________ Page 6 of 6 ATTACHMENT A Payment Provision and Work Responsibilities The Local Government requested an additional travel lane on SH 30 (Harvey Road) and the placement of a directional left-turn opening in the proposed raised median on BS 6-R (Texas Avenue) be constructed in order to provide added left turns to the commercial development on the northeast corner of this intersection. This work will be constructed as part of the BS 6-R (Texas Avenue) widening project. As part of the work described above, the Local Government will furnish to the State the Opticom and Red Light Indicator equipment to be installed as part of this Project. The cost of installing this equipment will be shared equally by the Local Government and the State. The Local Government’s total estimated participation in this Project is $214,552 and includes construction items, construction engineering and contingencies. The Local Government and State have estimated the project to be as follows: Estimated Project Budget Description Total Estimated Cost Federal Participation State Participation Local Participation % Cost % Cost % Cost ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COSTS Construction Cost for SH 30 Widening $150,310 0% $0 0% $0 100% $150,310 Construction Cost for BS 6-R Median Break $5,218 0% $0 0% $0 100% $5,218 57 CSJ: 0050-01-060 District: 17 (Bryan) Code Chart 64: 09050 (College Station) Project: STP 2004(390) AFA-AFA_VolTIP Revised 12/10/07 Description Total Estimated Cost Federal Participation State Participation Local Participation Construction Cost for BS 6-R Deceleration Lane $28,253 0% $0 0% $0 100% $28,253 Installation of Opticom and Red Light Indicator Equipment (furnished by the Local Government with the installation costs shared equally between the Local Government and the State $15,565 40% $6,226 10% $1,556 50% $7,783 TOTAL ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST $199,346 n/a $6,226 n/a $1,556 n/a $191,564 Direct State Costs (includes construction engineering and contingencies estimated at 12 percent of construction cost) $23,922 n/a $0 n/a $934* n/a $22,988 Indirect State Costs (no local participation required except for service projects) N/A 0% N/A 0% N/A 0% N/A TOTAL ESTIMATED COST $223,268 $6,226 $2,490 $214,552 * Calculated based on 12% of the combined total federal and state estimated construction cost. It is further understood that the State will include only those construction items for the improvements as requested and required by the Local Government. This is an estimate only; final participation amounts will be based on actual charges to the Project. The State and the Local Government shall be responsible for the maintenance of the state highway system after completion of the Project in accordance with the Municipal Maintenance Agreement in effect at the time the maintenance is required. 58 CSJ: 0050-01-060 District: 17 (Bryan) Code Chart 64: 09050 (College Station) Project: STP 2004(390) AFA-AFA_VolTIP Revised 12/10/07 59 Map of Improvements 60 February 14, 2008 Consent Agenda 2g Modification of the Note for the Santour Court Affordable Housing Development To: Glenn Brown, City Manager From: David Gwin, Director of Economic and Community Development Agenda Caption: Presentation, discussion and possible action on a resolution approving a modification and extension of the Note for the loan of HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Program funds for the Santour Court Housing Tax Credit development; and authorization for the Mayor to sign the resolution. Recommendation(s): Staff recommends approval of the Modification and Extension of Note Agreement, which will modify the existing Note by changing the interest due from 0.0% to 4.3%, or the applicable federal rate at the time the loan is funded for the first fifteen (15) years of the loan. Summary: On September 13, 2007 the City Council unanimously approved a resolution (#09-13-2007-2k) approving a contract for the loan of $500,000 in HOME Investment Partnership Grant funds (Contract #08-016) for the Santour Court Housing Tax Credit development. This proposed residential development was submitted in response to RFP #07-06. The development is to be located on Santour Court, south of Eagle Avenue between Renee Lane and Lienz Lane, in Edelweiss Gartens Phase 7 Subdivision. The developer is Mr. Emanuel Glockzin of Homestead Development Group, Ltd., acting on behalf of Santour Court, Ltd. The development consists of sixteen (16) four-bedroom, brick, single- family, affordable rental homes financed with Housing Tax Credits, private loan funds, developer equity, and the City’s HOME Investment Partnership Program funds. The original agreement specified that the loan was a zero percent (0%)-interest loan for a period of 40 years. In an effort to be consistent with all applicable Housing Tax Credit funding requirements, the developer has requested a modification to the note allowing for it to bear interest at a rate of 4.3%, or the applicable federal rate at the time the loan is funded, compounded annually until 2025. Principal and interest payments will be due on December 31, 2047, with an option to extend the maturity date for twelve more years, with additional interest. Budget & Financial Summary: The funding from the City's HOME Investment Partnership Grant is $500,000, structured as a long-term loan and repaid to the City at the end of the 40-year Housing Tax Credit affordability period. Funding was approved by the City Council in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Community Development One-Year Plan of Action and Budget. This note amendment will result in expected total proceeds to the City of $1,022,829 at maturity; $500,000 in principal, and $522,829 in interest. Attachments: 1 Resolution 2 Modification and Extension of Note Agreement 61 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, APPROVING A MODIFICATION AND EXTENSION OF NOTE AGREEMENT FOR THE LOAN OF HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM FUNDS TO SANTOUR COURT, LTD. WHEREAS, the City of College Station received a request from Santour Court, Ltd., an affordable rental housing development, to modify the Note for the loan of Home Investment Partnership Grant funds; and WHEREAS, Santour Court, Ltd. has received an award from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for a tax credit allocation for the year 2007; and WHEREAS, The City Council previously unanimously approved a resolution (# 9-13-2007-2k) for this specific affordable housing development on September 13, 2007; and WHEREAS, the construction of affordable rental housing is in accordance with the City of College Station 2005-2009 Consolidated Plan which demonstrates a need for this type development; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS: PART 1: That the City Council hereby approves the Modification and Extension of Note Agreement with Santour Court, Ltd., modifying the original Note from 0% interest to 4.3% interest rate, or the Applicable Federal Rate at the time of funding of the Loan, and providing for the possibility of extending the loan term. PART 2: It is found and determined that the meeting at which this Resolution passed was open to the public as required, and that public notice of the time, place, and purpose of said meeting was given as required by the Open Meetings Act. PART 3: That this resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage. ADOPTED this day of , A.D. 2008. APPROVED ATTEST: CONNIE HOOKS, City Secretary BEN WHITE, Mayor APPROVED: City Attorney 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 February 14, 2008 Consent Agenda Item 2h U-turn Prohibitions at the Texas Avenue and Harvey Road intersection To: Glenn Brown, City Manager From: Mark Smith, Director of Public Works Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action, and discussion on consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 10, “Traffic Code,” Section 2(N) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station to prohibit u-turns for northbound traffic on Texas Avenue at the intersection of Harvey Road. Recommendation(s): Staff recommends approval of the ordinance. Summary: This item will amend Chapter 10, “Traffic Code,” by prohibiting u-turns for northbound traffic on Texas Avenue at the intersection of Harvey Road. Currently, the Texas Department of Transportation has restricted u-turns for northbound Texas Avenue traffic at the Harvey Road intersection to improve safety. The intersection was not designed with a left turn lane to separate the u-turning traffic from the through traffic, nor was a separate left turn signal installed. Without the restriction, vehicles will attempt a u-turn from the inside through lane. As this vehicle waits for an acceptable opening in southbound traffic, the queue of cars behind him will increase, resulting in an increased potential of a rear-end collision. The Police Department had problems with this intersection until TxDOT installed the NO UTURN signs. The signs prohibiting u-turns will be removed by TxDOT once the construction of Texas Avenue is complete. Budget & Financial Summary: The “No U-turn” signs are planned operation and maintenance expenses accounted for in the Public Works Traffic Operation budget. Attachments: 1. Ordinance 2. Location map 70 O/group/legal/ordinance/amendmentform.doc ORDINANCE NO. _____ AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10, “TRAFFIC CODE”, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, BY AMENDING SECTION TWO, SUB-SECTION N “U-TURN PROHIBITIONS” TO INCLUDE NORTHBOUND U-TURNS ON TEXAS AVENUE AT THE INTERSECTION OF HARVEY ROAD; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; DECLARING A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS: PART 1: That Chapter 10, “Traffic Code”, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, be amended as set out in Exhibit “A”, attached hereto and made a part of this ordinance for all purposes. PART 2: That if any provisions of any section of this ordinance shall be held to be void or unconstitutional, such holding shall in no way effect the validity of the remaining provisions or sections of this ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect. PART 3: That any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not less than Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) nor more than Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00). Each day such violation shall continue or be permitted to continue, shall be deemed a separate offense. Said Ordinance, being a penal ordinance, becomes effective ten (10) days after its date of passage by the City Council, as provided by Section 35 of the Charter of the City of College Station. PASSED, ADOPTED and APPROVED this ______ day of _______________, 2008. APPROVED: ____________________________________ MAYOR ATTEST: _______________________________ City Secretary APPROVED: E-Signed by Angela M. DeLuca VERIFY authenticity with ApproveIt _______________________________ City Attorney 71 ORDINANCE NO.__________________ Page 2 c\c:\docume~1\chooks~1.cst\locals~1\temp\ordinance.doc 2/9/08 EXHIBIT “A” That Traffic Control Device Inventory - Schedule XI as referenced in Chapter 10, “Traffic Code”, Section 2 “Traffic Control Devices”, sub-section N “U-Turn Prohibitions” is hereby amended to include the following: “Texas Avenue – NO U-TURNS on northbound Texas Avenue at the intersection of Harvey Road.” 72 Texas AvenueU-Turn RestrictionÊ 0 13065Feet Proposed U-Turn Restriction 73 February 14, 2008 Consent Agenda Item 2i University Widening AFA To: Glenn Brown, City Manager From: Mark Smith, Director of Public Works Agenda Caption: Presentation possible action and discussion of a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) with THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TxDOT) to provide funds for the acquisition of property for the widening of FM 60. Recommendation(s): Staff recommends that Council approve the resolution and that the AFA be executed. Summary: TxDOT has requested that the City enter into a contractual agreement and acquire Right of Way for the highway project to widen FM 60 (University Drive) from SH 6 to FM 158 in College Station. The agreement has the City paying 10% of the costs of right-of- way and utility relocations needed for the highway widening project. The estimated amount of the City’s share is $484,200.00. The widening of this section of University Drive has been identified as a high priority project by the City and the project is on the MPO’s priority project list. The City’s approval of this agreement will allow TxDOT to begin design and to begin the right-of-way purchase process. Budget & Financial Summary: In 2002, $247,000 of debt was issued in for the design of the widening of University Drive. At that time, the City was going to design and TxDOT was going to construct the project. We are now recommending that the $247,000 that was previously issued for the design of University Drive Widening be used toward the ROW payment (TxDOT will now be designing the project). An additional $253,000 will be needed and we recommend that this be included on a future FY08 budget amendment. These additional funds will come from the Streets Capital Projects Fund balance. Attachments: 1. Resolution 2. Advance Funding Agreement 74 C:\DOCUME~1\CHOOKS~1.CST\LOCALS~1\Temp\Resolution .doc RESOLUTION NO. ____________ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY FOR THE WIDENING OF FM 60. WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Transportation has requested that the City of College Station (City) enter into a contractual agreement and acquire Right of Way for the highway project on FM 60 (University Drive) from SH 6 to FM 158 in College Station; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of College Station, Texas, desires to voluntarily contribute to the State funds equal to ten (10) percent of the cost of the said Right of Way for the proper development and construction of the project; and WHEREAS, the completion of the improvement to FM 60 (University Drive) is crucial to the enhancement of circulation and safety; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS: PART 1: That the City Council hereby accepts responsibility for ten (10) percent of the cost of said Right of Way which is currently estimated at $484,200.00 for the improvement of FM 60 (University Drive) from SH 6 to FM 158 in College Station. PART 2: That the Texas Department of Transportation will be responsible for acquiring all property required for the project in accordance with policies of the Texas Department of Transportation and with applicable Federal and State laws governing the acquisition of real property. PART 3: That the City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation on behalf of the City of College Station. PART 4: That this resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage. ADOPTED this _______ day of ________________________, A.D. 2008. ATTEST: APPROVED: ______________________________ _________________________________ City Secretary Mayor APPROVED: E-Signed by Carla A. Robinson VERIFY authenticity with ApproveIt _______________________________ City Attorney 75 76 77 February 14, 2008 Consent Agenda 2j Semi-Annual Report – Impact Fee 03-02 To: Glenn Brown, City Manager From: Mark Smith, Director of Public Works Agenda Caption: Presentation, discussion and possible action, regarding a Semi-Annual Report for Impact Fee 03-02 known as Steeplechase Sewer Impact Fee. Recommendation(s): Staff recommends acknowledgment of the Semi-Annual Report for Impact Fee 03-02. Summary: The City of College Station Ordinance Chapter 15, Impact Fees, designates the Planning and Zoning Commission as the Advisory Committee for review, advisement, and monitoring of proposed and existing impact fees. In accordance with Local Government Code 395.058(c)(4), the Advisory Committee considered the following update data and acted to report directing staff to forward to City Council. Currently the City of College Station has five impact fees in existence. As noted in the subject, this Semi-Annual Report addresses one of the five impact fees. The remaining four impact fees are addressed under separate, future 5-Year Update Report. The following is a status report for the subject impact fee: 03-02 Sanitary Sewer (Steeplechase) (715 acres) $300.00/LUE This fee was initially implemented in June 2003 @ $300.00/LUE and has not been revised. This CIP was constructed in two phases of sanitary sewer line construction in compliance with the proposed construction in the original report establishing the fee. Phase one crossed Wellborn Road and terminated at Old Wellborn Road consisting of 2,347 linear feet of 18 inch sewer line with a construction cost of $296,642. Phase two continued the line along Old Wellborn Road and terminated across RPR West. Phase two consisted of 6,281 linear feet of 12 inch line and 2,062 linear feet of 18 inch line for a construction cost of $529,088 and a land cost of $87,133. The design cost for the combined phases was $148,023. The total actual cost was $1,091,886 which was less than the original report estimated at $1,596,137. A 5-Year Update Report is due this year which would appear to reduce this fee if the Land Use Assumptions are not significantly changed for this service area. To date the original Land Use Assumptions (attached) have not changed and remain valid. There has been minimal development in this impact fee area since implementation and only $1200.00 in associated fees have been collected. Budget & Financial Summary: N/A Attachment: 1. Proposed Land Use Map 78 79 February 14, 2008 Consent Agenda Item 2k Resolution Setting a Public Hearing – Impact Fees 92-01, 97-01, 97-02B, and 99-01 To: Glenn Brown, City Manager From: Mark Smith, Director of Public Works Agenda Caption: Presentation, discussion and possible action, regarding a Resolution setting a public hearing to update Impact Fees 92-01, 97-01, 97-02B, and 99-01. Recommendation(s): Staff recommends approval of Resolution. Summary: The City of College Station Ordinance Chapter 15, Impact Fees, designates the Planning and Zoning Commission as the Advisory Committee for review, advisement, and monitoring of proposed and existing impact fees. In accordance with Local Government Code 395.047, 395.049, and 395.052, the Advisory Committee met on January 17th, confirmed the need to update the subject impact fees, and request City Council to set a public hearing for March 27th City Council Meeting. A 5-yr update report will be provided for the March 27th Council Meeting. This item is an administrative requirement for our current project specific impact fees. Staff is reviewing the possibility of a “city wide” impact fee and will be presenting that in the context of our comprehensive plan revision. Budget & Financial Summary: N/A Attachment: 1. Resolution 80 RESOLUTION NO.________________ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS TO CALL FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDMENT OF WATER AND WASTEWATER IMPACT FEES. WHEREAS, the City of College Station has implemented impact fees in accordance with Chapter 395 of the Texas Local Government Code; and WHEREAS, the Impact Fee Advisory Committee acted on January 17, 2008, confirming the need to update the subject impact fees, and requests City Council to set a public hearing; now, therefore, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS: PART 1: The City Council of the City of College Station, Texas hereby adopts by resolution a call for a public hearing to be held during the regular Council session on March 27th, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas. The purpose of this public hearing is to receive public comment concerning the amendment of land use assumptions and a capital improvements plan and the imposition of impact fees for the water and sewer utilities. Public notice of such hearing will be made at least 30 days in advance of the hearing according to legal criteria set forth in Chapter 395.055 of the TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. ADOPTED this ______________ day of ______________________________, A.D. 2008. ATTEST: APPROVED: ____________________________ _______________________________ City Secretary MAYOR APPROVED: E-Signed by Carla A. Robinson VERIFY authenticity with ApproveIt ____________________________ City Attorney 81 February 14, 2008 Consent Agenda 2L Amending Resolution No. 4-25-96-3-B To: Glenn Brown, City Manager From: Warren Struss, Interim Director Parks and Recreation Department Agenda Caption: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of College Station, Texas, amending Resolution No. 4-25-96-3-B describing the use of funds that are in the endowment fund created for the College Station Cemetery, and providing an effective date. Recommendation(s): Staff recommends approval of this resolution amending Resolution No. 4-25-96-3- B. In addition, this resolution was considered by the Cemetery Advisory Committee during the February 5, 2008 meeting. The Cemetery Advisory Committee made a recommendation to the College Station City Council for approval of the resolution as presented. This recommendation was a 6 to 0 vote, with 6 of 9 members present. Summary: Resolution No. 4-25-96-3-B established an Endowment Fund for the College Station Cemetery located at 2580 Texas Avenue South. During the development of a staff recommendation for a fund for the new Memorial Cemetery of College Station, Resolution No. 4-25-96-3-B was reviewed and it was determined that some language needed to be altered. State statutes require that money placed in an Endowment Fund for a cemetery can only be utilized for that cemetery. This amending resolution deletes the existing wording of Section C, Sub-Section 4 of Resolution 4-25-96-3-B, and replaces the deleted language with acceptable wording. Budget & Financial Summary: None Attachments: 1) Resolution No. 4-25-96-3-B 2) Amending Resolution No. 82 NO. 4-25-96-3-B A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AN ENDOWMENT TO PROVIDE A MEANS BY WHICH THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION MAY ACCEPT MONETARY OR OTHER GIFTS THAT MAY BE USED TO FUND THE FUTURE CARE, MAINTENANCE, OPERATIONS, AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION CEMETERY, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, it is the position of the City Council of the City of College Station, Texas, that there is pride and sentiment accorded to the City of College Station Cemetery, 2580 Texas Avenue South, College Station, Texas (Cemetery) that affords an oppor- tunity to establish an endowment that will help to support the existing Cemetery; and WHEREAS, it is believed that other priorities of the community could result in a reduced commitment to the care and maintenance of the Cemetery at such time as when all plots and individual lots in said Cemetery are sold and in use as internment; and WHEREAS, it is believed that establishing a reliable future funding through an endow- ment that receives gifts that will provide a corpus that may be used to produce income and such income may be used for future care, maintenance, operations, and improve- ments of the Cemetery; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, THAT: The City of College Station, Texas designate a fund as the City of College Station Cemetery Endowment Fund (hereinafter referred to as Cemetery Fund) from which earnings may be used for the future care, maintenance, operations, and improvements to the City of College Station Cemetery. A. That the Cemetery Fund receive resources from the following as they become available: 1. all assets and liabilities included in the existing cemetery fund; 2. all proceeds from the sale of lots; 3. gifts of money or other valuable assets given to provide a corpus that will provide investment earnings; 4. investment earnings or direct earnings of all assets of the Cemetery Fund; and 5. gifts of money or other valuable assets may be accepted to pay for specific items or projects in the Cemetery as included in the Cemetery Master Plan as approved by the Cemetery Board and as amended from time to time; and any excess remaining from the specific project shall remain a part of the corpus of the fund. B. That the Cemetery Committee of the City of College Station be empowered by the City Council of the City of College Station, Texas to develop and implement a 83 RESOLUTION NO. 4-25-96-3-B_______ Page 2 program to seek contributions to provide a corpus of funds and other assets that will provide earnings that may be used for the future care, maintenance, opera- tions, and improvements for the Cemetery. Such program shall begin on or about January 1, 1996. C. That only the investment earnings of the Cemetery Fund for the current fiscal year and gifts in accordance with A. 5 above shall be available for appropriation and expenditures under the following circumstances: 1. Beginning in the City's fiscal year 1999-2000 or earlier (see C.3), the City prepare a budget annually showing available resources and appropriations of those resources as a part of the normal operations of the City. 2. Expenditures from the Cemetery Fund shall be made for future care, mainte- nance, operations, and improvements of the entire Cemetery. 3. No expenditures of investment income should occur within the first five (5) years of the Cemetery Fund's existence or until annual proceeds are projected to reach at least fifty percent (50%) of projected annual operating and maintenance costs for the Cemetery Division, whichever comes first, and excepting gifts that are made in order to pay for specific items as included in the Cemetery Master Plan. 4. Income of the fund shall not be used except for the support of the Cemetery and to reimburse the City for expenditures made in support of the Cemetery and for accounting for the Cemetery Fund unless such earnings exceed what is necessary for those purposes, in which case the excess funds may be used for similar expenditures at another cemetery owned and operated by the City of College Station, Texas. D. Investments of all resources available to the fund shall conform to the investment policy of the City of College Station, Texas, as approved by the City Council and as amended from time to time. E. The Cemetery Committee of the City of College Station, Texas, shall have the authority to review and to approve or deny acceptance of gifts for the Cemetery Fund in accordance with the uses of resources as indicated in this resolution as approved and amended. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 25TH DAY OF APRIL, 1996. APPROVED: _________________________________ LARRY RINGER, Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________ CONNIE HOOKS, City Secretary 84 C:\DOCUME~1\CHOOKS~1.CST\LOCALS~1\Temp\Amended resolution .doc RESOLUTION NO. ____________________ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 4-25-96-3-B, DESCRIBING THE USE OF FUNDS THAT ARE IN THE ENDOWMENT CREATED FOR THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION CEMETERY, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, on April 25, 1996, the City of College Station, Texas, adopted Resolution No. 4-25- 96-3-B establishing an endowment fund to provide a means by which the City of College Station may accept monetary or other gifts that may be used to fund the future care, maintenance, operations, and improvements to the City of College Station Cemetery; and WHEREAS, it has been determined to clarify and update the purposes for which the monies in said endowment may be expended; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS: PART 1: That the City Council of the City of College Station, Texas, hereby officially amends Resolution No. 4-25-96-3-B by deleting subsection 4 of section C thereof and substituting therefore a new subsection 4 of section C to read as set forth in Exhibit “A” attached hereto. PART 2: That all of the terms, conditions, determinations and authorizations in Resolution No. 4-25-96-3-B shall remain in full force and effect except that the Resolution shall be amended to substitute the new subsection 4 of section C as set out in Exhibit “A.” PART 3: That if any provisions of any section of this resolution shall be held to be void or unconstitutional, such holding shall in no way effect the validity of the remaining provisions or sections of this resolution, which shall remain in full force and effect. PART 4: That this resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage. PASSED and APPROVED this ________ day of ___________________________, 2008. ATTEST: APPROVED: ______________________________ ____________________________________ City Secretary Mayor APPROVED: E-Signed by Mary Ann Powell VERIFY authenticity with ApproveIt ______________________________ City Attorney 85 RESOLUTION NO. ________________ Page 2 C:\DOCUME~1\CHOOKS~1.CST\LOCALS~1\Temp\Amended resolution .doc EXHIBIT “A” That Subsection 4 of Section C of Resolution No. 4-25-96-3-B approved by the City of College Station, Texas, is hereby amended by amending said subsection as set out hereafter to read as follows: “4. The income or revenue of the fund shall be used for the maintenance and care in a first-class condition of the grave, lot, or burial place for which the funds are donated, except that if the income or revenue is more than the amount necessary to faithfully accomplish this, the funds may be used to beautify the entire cemetery generally.” 86 February 14, 2008 Consent Agenda Item 2m Resolution Establishing a Fund for the Memorial Cemetery of College Station To: Glenn Brown, City Manager From: Warren Struss, Interim Director Parks and Recreation Department Agenda Caption: A Resolution of the City Council of College Station, Texas, establishing an Endowment Fund for the Memorial Cemetery of College Station Recommendation(s): Staff recommends approval of the resolution establishing the fund for the Memorial Cemetery of College Station as presented. In addition, this resolution was considered by the Cemetery Advisory Committee during the February 5, 2008 meeting. The Cemetery Advisory Committee made a recommendation to the College Station City Council for approval of the resolution as presented. This recommendation was a 6 to 0 vote, with 6 of 9 members present. Summary: This resolution will establish an Endowment Fund for the Memorial Cemetery of College Station similar to the Endowment fund established for the College Station Cemetery. Budget & Financial Summary: A portion of the sale of each space within the Memorial Cemetery of College Station will be placed in an Endowment Fund for that cemetery site. The intent of the fund is to grow with deposits from space sales and interest to provide for the annual Operation & Maintenance costs of the facility. Additional information on use of space sale proceeds will be forthcoming with the resolution established space pricing for the Memorial Cemetery. Attachments: 1) Resolution No. 87 C:\DOCUME~1\CHOOKS~1.CST\LOCALS~1\Temp\Cemetery New Endowment Resolution .doc RESOLUTION NO. ____________________ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING AN ENDOWMENT FUND FOR THE MEMORIAL CEMETERY OF COLLEGE STATION FOR THE FUTURE CARE, MAINTENANCE, OPERATIONS, AND IMPROVEMENTS TO SUCH CEMETERY, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of College Station, Texas, owns and has within its boundaries a tract known as the Memorial Cemetery of College Station located at 3800 Raymond Stotzer Parkway, a plat of which is filed in the Deed of Records in Brazos County, Texas; and WHEREAS, it is desired to ensure the care and maintenance of the Memorial Cemetery of College Station at such time as when plots and individual lots in said Cemetery are sold and used for internment; and WHEREAS, it is believed that establishing an endowment fund to accept gifts will provide a corpus that can be used to produce income to help in the future care, maintenance, operations, and improvements to the Memorial Cemetery of College Station; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS: PART 1: That the City of College Station, Texas designate a fund to be known as the Memorial Cemetery of College Station Endowment Fund (hereinafter referred to as Memorial Cemetery Fund) from which earnings may be used for the future care, maintenance, operations, and improvements to the Memorial Cemetery of College Station as set forth in this resolution. A. That the Memorial Cemetery Fund receive resources from the following as they become available: 1. all assets and liabilities included in the Memorial Cemetery Fund; 2. 33% of the proceeds from the sale of lots; 3. gifts of money or other valuable assets given to provide a corpus that will provide investment earnings; 4. investment earnings or direct earnings of all assets of the Memorial Cemetery Fund; and 5. gifts of money or other valuable assets to pay for specific items or projects in the Memorial Cemetery consistent with the Approved Memorial Cemetery Master Plan as may be amended from time to time; and any excess remaining from a specific project shall remain a part of the corpus of the fund. B. That the Cemetery Committee of the City of College Station be empowered by the City Council of the City of College Station, Texas, to develop and implement a program to seek contributions to provide a corpus of funds and other assets that will provide earnings to be used for the future care, maintenance, operations, and improvements for the Memorial Cemetery of College Station. 88 RESOLUTION NO. ________________ Page 2 C. That 33% of the revenues from sale of lots, 100% of all investment earnings of the Memorial Cemetery Fund for the current fiscal year and gifts in accordance with A. 5 above shall be available for appropriation and expenditures under the following circumstances: 1. Beginning in the City's fiscal year 2008-2009 or earlier, the City prepare a budget annually showing available resources and appropriations of those resources as a part of the normal operations of the City; and 2. The income or revenue of the fund shall be used for the maintenance and care in a first-class condition of the grave, lot, or burial place for which the funds are donated, except that if the income or revenue is more than the amount necessary to faithfully accomplish this, the funds may be used to beautify the entire cemetery generally. D. That the Cemetery Committee of the City of College Station, Texas, shall have the authority to review and to approve or deny acceptance of gifts for the Memorial Cemetery Fund in accordance with the uses of resources as indicated in this resolution as approved and amended. E. That the City of College Station, Texas, shall act as trustee for the Memorial Cemetery Fund in accordance with applicable state law including Chapter 713 Texas Health and Safety Code; and shall maintain such fund as required therein. PART 2: That if any provisions of any section of this resolution shall be held to be void or unconstitutional, such holding shall in no way effect the validity of the remaining provisions or sections of this resolution, which shall remain in full force and effect. PART 3: That this resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage. PASSED and APPROVED this ________ day of ___________________________, 2008. ATTEST: APPROVED: ______________________________ ____________________________________ City Secretary Mayor APPROVED: E-Signed by Mary Ann Powell VERIFY authenticity with ApproveIt ____________________________ City Attorney 89 RESOLUTION NO. ________________ Page 3 90 February 14, 2008 Consent Agenda Item 2n Revisions to College Station, Texas, Code of Ordinances, Chapter 1, “GENERAL PROVISIONS”, Section 29, “COLLEGE STATION CEMETERY RULES AND REGULATIONS” To: Glenn Brown, City Manager From: Warren Struss, Interim Director Parks and Recreation Department Agenda Caption: Revisions to College Station, Texas, Code of Ordinances, Chapter 1, "GENERAL PROVISIONS", Section 29, "COLLEGE STATION CEMETERY RULES AND REGULATIONS" Recommendation(s): Staff recommends approval of the revisions and additions to College Station, Texas, Code of Ordinances, Chapter 1 "GENERAL PROVISIONS", Section 29, "COLLEGE STATION CEMETERY RULES AND REGULATIONS" as presented. In addition, these revisions and additions were considered by the Cemetery Advisory Committee during the December 11, 2007 meeting. The Cemetery Advisory Committee made a recommendation to the College Station City Council for approval of the ordinance changes as presented. This recommendation was a 7 to 0 vote, with 7 of 9 members present. Summary: Development of the Memorial Cemetery of College Station requires establishment of appropriate rules and regulations for the facility. The inclusion of the Aggie Field of Honor within the facility also requires the establishment of certain items to assist in creating the desired aesthetics of this site. The proposed amending ordinance was developed to update the existing ordinance with minor housekeeping items, removal of some unnecessary items, and to include the new Memorial Cemetery of College Station. Budget & Financial Summary: None Attachments: 1) College Station, Texas, Code of Ordinances, Chapter 1 "GENERAL PROVISIONS", Section 29 "COLLEGE STATION CEMETERY RULES AND REGULATIONS" 2) Amending Ordinance No. 3) Supporting documentation on proposed changes 91 SECTION 29: COLLEGE STATION CEMETERY RULES AND REGULATIONS A. GENERAL (1) The College Station Cemetery is set apart for the burial of the residents of this community subject to the rules established in this ordinance, the City of College Station Code of Ordinances, and any applicable federal or state laws. (2) All spaces in the cemetery owned and operated by the City of College Station are conveyed to the purchaser by warranty deed for the purpose of burial only. The rights of the purchaser therein are subject to such rules and ordinances as may be enacted or amended, from time to time, by the City Council of the City of College Station. (3) The rules and regulations herein contained are designed for the protection of the rights of all space owners. The rules adopted have been determined to be reasonably necessary and incidental to achieve the aforestated objectives. (4) The cemetery area, consisting of approximately eighteen (18) acres, is divided into sections, with bounding streets and property lines. All sections are further divided into lots. Lots generally contain eight (8) spaces. (Ordinance No. 2178 of April 25, 1996) (5) The Shiloh and Salem portions of the College Station cemetery are closed to future burials except in those spaces which are clearly identified as available by the Cemetery Sexton. The term “clearly identifiable” means by headstones, curbing, or other physical and visual indicators or demarcations. If a family member is interred, and space in the proximity is available, the Cemetery Sexton may allow the space to be used. If an available space is not locatable, then other alternate locations will have to be sought other than the Shiloh and Salem portions of the cemetery. (Ordinance No. 2504 of August 9, 2001) B. ADMINISTRATION All administrative matters pertaining to the operation of the cemetery shall be under the direction of the City Manager or his delegate. The Cemetery Committee appointed by the City Council shall work with the City Manager or his delegate and advise the City Council. C. CEMETERY CARE (1) The City of College Station shall provide for the continuing care, maintenance, operation, and improvements to the cemetery. In general, this shall include: road maintenance, mowing, pruning, landscaping or removal of plant material , policing of the grounds, pest control, leveling of monuments, and such other maintenance as may be necessary to keep the cemetery presentable at all times. (2) Cemetery care does not include the purchase, erection, repair, or replacement of monuments, headstones, markers, or any other item on a space. D. HOURS OF OPERATION The Cemetery shall be open Monday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to sundown, and Sunday from 6:00 AM to sundown. (Ordinance No. 2178 of April 25, 1996) E. PURCHASE OPTIONS (1) Standard Space: A standard space is 5’ x 10’; herein referred to as a space. 92 (2) Babyland and Section O: Infant spaces are 4’ x 5’; herein referred to as a space. (3) Cremate only spaces: Designated cremate only spaces in Section LR are 2.5’ x 2.5’; herein referred to as a space. (4) Price: The price of all spaces shall be established by resolution of the City Council, and amended as necessary, upon recommendation of the Cemetery Committee. (5) Purchasers are limited to one space per each interment, except that two cremates shall be allowed in a single standard space. Combinations of casket burials and cremates shall not be allowed in a single standard space. There shall be only one cremate remain burial per designated cremate space in Section LR. (Ordinance No. 2504 of August 9, 2001) F. RESALE OPTIONS (1) The sale, transfer or assignment of any space in the municipal cemetery by any owner or purchaser shall not be binding upon the city until: (a) it has been approved in writing by the City Manager or his delegate, and (b) the space is reconveyed by the city through the reissuance of a warranty deed to the new owner or purchaser. G. RECORDS Records giving full data on all interments shall be kept in the City files, and shall be open to authorized persons. The data is to include the section, lot, and grave location; and the name, age, and the date of interment of each grave occupant. H. PLANTING AND OTHER DECORATIONS IN THE CEMETERY (1) Grass, flowers, shrubs, trees, or other types of vegetation shall be planted only by or at the direction of the City Manager or his delegate in accordance with a landscape plan for the entire cemetery. Plantings by individuals are prohibited and shall be removed by the City. (2) The City shall establish grass on spaces after an appropriate amount of time has elapsed since burial to allow for settling. During this time the City shall establish the final grade to match the surrounding area. (3) Plantings of trees, shrubs or flowers on grave spaces that existed prior to adoption of Ordinance No. 1959 on June 11, 1992, which were specifically grandfathered with the adoption of that ordinance, shall continue to be grand- fathered. These plantings may be removed by the City whenever they become unsightly, or as necessary to provide access to grave spaces. Replacement of grandfathered plantings that have been removed shall not be allowed. (4) The placing of potted plants, cut flowers, baskets, floral pieces, funeral designs, decorations, and all other objects of a temporary nature is permitted adjacent to the monument only. The digging of holes for the placement of potted plants and baskets is prohibited. (5) The City Manager or his delegate shall have the right to remove all flowers, potted plants, wreaths, baskets, floral pieces, funeral designs, decorations and all other objects of a temporary nature when they become withered, unsightly, or an obstruction to maintenance. (6) No artificial flowers shall be permitted in, on, or around grave spaces. 93 (7) The City Manager or his delegate is empowered to and may enter upon any space within the cemetery and remove anything that may have been erected or placed thereon contrary to the provisions of this section, and may remove any dead or damaged tree, shrub or vine. I. CEMETERY ENDOWMENT FUND A memorial option is available to individuals through the Cemetery Endowment Fund established by the City of College Station in Resolution No. 4-25-96-3-B. Money donated to this fund shall be used for the maintenance of the cemetery grounds and for landscape improvements as approved in the master landscape plan. J. COPINGS, HEDGES, FENCES, ETC. (1) No copings, hedges, fences, exposed vaults, walls, or other enclosures shall be permitted in, on, or around any space and shall be removed in accordance with Subsection N herein. (2) Coverings and ledgers shall only be permitted upon the approval of the Cemetery Committee. For the purpose of this ordinance, a covering means any material other than turf that may be placed over the grave. A ledger is any stone, monument, or marker that may be placed in such a way as to cover the grave space. K. MONUMENTS, HEADSTONES, AND MARKERS (1) Monuments shall mean those markers placed on the head line of a space or spaces. Foot markers shall mean markers placed on the foot line of the space. (2) Monuments for single standard grave spaces shall not exceed thirty inches (30") in height; forty-eight inches (48") in length; or sixteen inches (16") in width. These maximum dimensions shall also pertain to any design that incorporates a base. If a base is included, it can be set flush with ground level or must have a minimum of four inches (4") above ground level. The back of the monument shall be set on the head line of the space and equi-distant from the side boundaries, and the monument shall be located on undisturbed ground. No more than one monument shall be permitted per single space. (3) Family or double monuments can only be placed on a minimum of two standard spaces, provided that such a monument shall not exceed thirty inches (30") in height; seventy-two inches (72") in length; or sixteen inches (16") in width. These maximum dimensions shall also pertain to any design that incorporates a base. If a base is included, it can be set flush with ground level or must have a min- imum of four inches (4") above ground level. The back of the monument shall be set on the head line of the space and equi-distant from the side boundaries, and the monument shall be located on undisturbed ground. (4) Monuments for single baby spaces (Babyland and Section O only) shall not exceed twenty-two inches (22") in height; twenty-four inches (24") in length; or twelve inches (12") in width. These maximum dimensions shall also pertain to any design that incorporates a base. If a base is included, it can be set flush with ground level or must have a minimum of three inches (3") above ground level. The back of the monument shall be set on the head line of the space and equi- distant from the side boundaries, and the monument shall be located on undis- turbed ground. No more than one monument shall be permitted per single space. (5) Foot markers shall be set on the foot line of the space, and shall not exceed twenty-eight inches (28") in length nor sixteen inches (16") in width. Flat foot markers shall be set flush with the ground; slanted foot markers shall not exceed eight inches (8") in height. Only one foot marker per space shall be allowed. (6) Corner markers shall not exceed eight inches (8") by eight inches (8") and must be set flush with the ground. 94 (7) Any ornaments or vases incorporated into any monument or foot marker design must be permanently affixed to the monument or marker and shall not extend beyond the maximum dimensions allowed for the monument or foot marker. (Ordinance No. 2178 of April 25, 1996) (8) Monuments for the designated cremate only spaces in Section LR shall not exceed twenty-eight inches (28”) in length nor sixteen inches (16”) in width, and shall be set flush with the ground. The back of the monument shall be set on the head line of the space and equidistant from the side boundaries. There shall be only one monument per designated cremate only space and no other markers shall be allowed. (Ordinance No. 2504 of August 9, 2001) L. MAUSOLEUMS Mausoleums shall be permitted only in Sections F, G, M, and J. The locations, size, and design must be approved by the Cemetery Committee and must be issued a permit by the City Manager or his delegate. M. RULES ENFORCEMENT (1) The City Manager or his delegate shall determine whether specifications and dimensions of each monument, headstone and/or marker proposed for the College Station cemetery fall within the scope of the approved regulations as well as whether other objects placed on grave spaces or throughout the cemetery comply with these rules. (2) No monument, headstone, and/or marker may be set in the cemetery without the prior approval of the City Manager or his delegate and issuance of a permit. A permit request form may be obtained from the City Secretary's office or the Cemetery Sexton's office. All permit requests must include appropriate drawings and dimensions for each requested marker. Any monument, headstone and/or marker set in violation of the regulations of this ordinance shall be subject to removal by the City of College Station pursuant to Subsection N. The removal and replacement of same shall be in compliance with this ordinance and shall be the responsibility of the property owner upon approval by the City Manager or his delegate and/or the issuance of a permit. (3) No mausoleum may be set in the cemetery without approval by the Cemetery Committee and issuance of a permit by the City Manager or his delegate. (4) Any requests for variances to these rules and regulations shall be presented to the Cemetery Committee. Appeals from decisions of the Cemetery Committee shall be to the City Council. Appeals must be in writing and submitted to the office of the City Secretary within ten (10) days of the issuance of the Cemetery Committee's decision. The City Secretary's office shall schedule a hearing of the appeal before the Council within thirty (30) days from receipt of the letter of appeal. N. RULE INFRACTION PROCEDURES (1) Whenever the City Manager or his delegate determines that there has been an infraction of the rules as stated in Subsections J, K, L or M herein, the proce- dures listed below shall be followed: (a) Record and document infractions of the ordinance. (b) Notify space owners of the infraction along with options available for correction by regular mail. 95 (c) Allow fourteen (14) days from the date the notice was mailed for compliance or appeal to the Cemetery Committee. (d) Removal of the items that constitute the infraction by the space owner or the City.” (Ordinance No. 2178 of April 25, 1996) O. REQUEST TO ESTABLISH CEMETERIES, CREMATORIES OR MAUSOLEUMS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS 1. Cemeteries, crematories and mausoleums, because of their similarity to park use shall be treated as a park use and shall be a permitted use in any zoning district within the City of College Station subject to approval by the College Station City Council. 2. An application to establish a cemetery, crematory or mausoleum may be made by any non-profit corporation. This application shall include the following: (a) Name, address and telephone number of the applicant (b) Name, address and telephone number of the applicant's authorized agent, if any (c) Property location (street address) and legal description (d) A sworn affidavit, executed by the applicant or applicant's authorized agent, stating that: (1) The proposed establishment or use of the property as a cemetery, crematory or mausoleum will be in compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances of the City of College Station. (2) The proposed establishment or use of the property as a cemetery, crematory or mausoleum will be in accordance with all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including but not limited to Chapters 711 and 712 of the Texas Health and Safety Code. (3) The proposed establishment or use of the property as a cemetery, crematory or mausoleum will not adversely affect the public health, safety or welfare. (4) Above ground crypts shall be floodproofed and restrained in such a manner as to resist flotation and lateral movement. (5) Upright headstones shall be restrained in such a manner to resist lateral movement produced by floodwaters. (6) Below ground vaults shall be secured in such a manner to prevent flotation from ground water pressure. Vault lids shall be attached in such a manner to prevent separation. 3. In addition, the application shall include a site plan showing the following: (a) Site layout (b) Internal circulation (c) Site access (ingress and egress) (d) Interment areas (e) Any planned improvements, including but not limited to, structures, landscaping, irrigation, walkways, parking areas, maintenance shops, chapels etc. 4. Any applicant, as a condition of granting this application, shall protect, indemnify and hold harmless the City of College Station, it's officers and employees against all claims, suits, causes of action in any way arising out of the granting of this application, directly or indirectly. This provision is not intended to create and shall not create liability for the benefit of third parties, but is solely for the benefit of the City of College Station, its officers and employees. 96 Upon commencement of any suit or proceeding at law or in equity against the City of College Station, its' officers and employees related to the application granted herein, the City shall give the applicant reasonable notice of such suit or proceeding, whereupon the applicant shall provide a defense to such suit or suits, including any and all appellate proceedings brought in connection therewith, and pay any judgment or costs that may be rendered against the City of College Station, its officers and employees by reason of said suit. Upon failure of applicant to comply with the defense of the suit, after reasonable notice to applicant by the City, the City of College Station shall have the right to defend the same and in addition to being reimbursed for any such judgment that may be rendered against the City of College Station, is officers and employees, together with all court costs incurred therein, the applicant shall reimburse the City for attorney's fees, including any attorney employed by the City of College Station in such case or cases, as well as all expenses, fees, or costs incurred by the City by reason of undertaking the defense of such suit or suits, whether such suit or suits are successfully defended, settled, compromised or fully adjudicated against the City, its officers and employees. In the event the City of College Station is compelled to undertake the defense of any suit by reason of the applicant's failure to perform as provided herein, the City of College Station shall have the full right and authority to make or enter into any settlement or compromise of such adjudication as the governing body shall deem is in the best interest of the City, including the cancellation of applicant's approved application for cemetery, crematory or mausoleum, without prior approval or consent of the applicant. Such right of cancellation shall terminate upon the first interment at a cemetery, crematory or mausoleum where an application had been granted pursuant to this ordinance. In defense of any litigation, the City of College Station shall require the applicant to present on the City's, its officers and employees' behalf, and in the City's name, any and all defenses that are available, including but not limited to sovereign and qualified immunity. 5. In order for any application to be approved, the City Council of the City of College Station shall find that the use of the proposed property does not adversely affect public health, safety and welfare and the property is located in an area with limited urban growth potential. 6. No application shall be accepted after December 1, 2001. (Ordinance No. 2506 of August 9, 2001) 97 C:\DOCUME~1\CHOOKS~1.CST\LOCALS~1\Temp\Cemetery Rules.DOC2/9/20083:14:31 PM ORDINANCE NO. ________________ AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1, “GENERAL PROVISIONS” OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, BY AMENDING SECTION 29 PERTAINING TO CITY CEMETERIES RULES AND REGULATIONS AS SET OUT BELOW; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; DECLARING A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS: PART 1: That Chapter 1, “General Provisions”, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, be amended as set out in Exhibit “A”, attached hereto and made a part of this ordinance for all purposes. PART 2: That if any provisions of any section of this ordinance shall be held to be void or unconstitutional, such holding shall in no way effect the validity of the remaining provisions or sections of this ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect. PART 3: That any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not less than Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00). Each day such violation shall continue or be permitted to continue, shall be deemed a separate offense. Said Ordinance, being a penal ordinance, becomes effective ten (10) days after its date of passage by the City Council, as provided by Section 35 of the Charter of the City of College Station. PASSED, ADOPTED and APPROVED this ________ day of ______________________, 2008. APPROVED: __________________________________________ Mayor ATTEST: ______________________________ City Secretary APPROVED: E-Signed by Mary Ann Powell VERIFY authenticity with ApproveIt _______________________________ City Attorney 98 ORDINANCE NO.__________________ Page 2 c\c:\docume~1\chooks~1.cst\locals~1\temp\cemetery rules.doc 2/9/08 EXHIBIT “A” I. That Chapter 1, “GENERAL PROVISIONS”, Section 29, “COLLEGE STATION CEMETERY RULES AND REGULATIONS”, is hereby amended to read as follows: “SECTION 29: CITY CEMETERIES RULES AND REGULATIONS A. GENERAL (1) “City Cemeteries” shall refer to the College Station Cemetery and the Memorial Cemetery of College Station, including the Aggie Field of Honor. College Station Cemetery consists of approximately eighteen (18) acres located at 2530 Texas Avenue South. Memorial Cemetery of College Station consists of approximately fifty-six (56) acres located at 3800 Raymond Stotzer Parkway. (2) City Cemeteries are set apart for the interment of human remains subject to the rules established in this ordinance, the City of College Station Code of Ordinances, and any applicable federal or state laws. Availability of spaces in the Aggie Field of Honor sections within the Memorial Cemetery of College Station is not restricted but is designed to be desirous to students, former students, faculty, staff, their families, and friends of Texas A&M University. (3) All spaces in the City Cemeteries owned and operated by the City of College Station are conveyed to the purchaser by warranty deed for the purpose of burial only. The rights of the purchaser therein are subject to such rules and ordinances as may be enacted or amended, from time to time, by the City Council of the City of College Station. (4) The rules and regulations herein contained are designed for the protection of the rights of all space owners. The rules adopted have been determined to be reasonably necessary and incidental to achieve the aforestated objectives. (5) The City Cemeteries shall be generally platted into sections, blocks, lots, and spaces by the City Manager or his delegate, who shall prepare, maintain and keep in the City Sexton’s office a plat of the City Cemeteries. (6) The Shiloh and Salem portions of the College Station Cemetery are closed to future burials except in those spaces which are clearly identified as available by the Cemetery Sexton. The term “clearly identifiable” means by headstones, curbing, or other physical and visual indicators or demarcations. If a family member is interred, and space in the proximity is available, the Cemetery Sexton may allow the space to be used. If an available space is not locatable, then other alternate locations will have to be sought other than the Shiloh and Salem portions of the cemetery. 99 ORDINANCE NO.__________________ Page 3 c\c:\docume~1\chooks~1.cst\locals~1\temp\cemetery rules.doc 2/9/08 B. ADMINISTRATION All administrative matters pertaining to the operation of the City Cemeteries shall be under the direction of the City Manager or his delegate. The Cemetery Committee appointed by the City Council shall work with the City Manager or his delegate and advise the City Council. C. CEMETERY CARE (1) The City of College Station shall provide for the continuing care, maintenance, operation, and improvements to the City Cemeteries. In general, this shall include: road maintenance, mowing, pruning, landscaping or removal of plant material , policing of the grounds, pest control, leveling of monuments, and such other maintenance as may be necessary to keep the City Cemeteries presentable at all times. (2) Cemetery care does not include the purchase, erection, repair, or replacement of monuments, headstones, markers, or any other item on a space. D. HOURS OF OPERATION The City Cemeteries shall be open Monday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to sundown, and Sunday from 6:00 AM to sundown. E. PURCHASE OPTIONS (1) Standard Space: College Station Cemetery: A standard space is 5' x 10'; Memorial Cemetery of College Station: A standard space is 4' x 9'. (2) Infant Space: College Station Cemetery: Babyland and Section O: Infant spaces are 4' x 5'; Memorial Cemetery of College Station: Infant spaces are 4' x 4.5'. (3) Cremate only spaces: College Station Cemetery: Designated cremate only spaces in Section LR are 2.5' x 2.5'. (4) Columbarium Niches: Memorial Cemetery of College Station: 12 inches x 12 inches x 12 inches. (5) Price: The price of all spaces in the City Cemeteries shall be established by resolution of the City Council, and amended as necessary, upon recommendation of the Cemetery Committee. (6) Purchasers are limited to a maximum of twenty (20) spaces per family. 100 ORDINANCE NO.__________________ Page 4 c\c:\docume~1\chooks~1.cst\locals~1\temp\cemetery rules.doc 2/9/08 (7) Purchasers are limited to one space per each casket interment. The interment of two cremains shall be allowed in a single standard space. Combinations of casket burials and cremates shall be allowed in a single standard space provided that the cremains are interred towards the headline of the space. A maximum of one (1) cremate burial shall be allowed per designated cremate space in Section LR of the College Station Cemetery. A maximum of one (1) cremate shall be allowed per columbarium niche in the Memorial Cemetery of College Station. F. RESALE OPTIONS (1) The sale, transfer or assignment of any space in the City Cemeteries by any owner or purchaser shall not be binding upon the City until: (a) A written request from the current owner detailing the sale, transfer, or assignment of spaces is received by the City, and (b) It has been approved in writing by the City Manager or his delegate, and (c) The space is reconveyed by the city through the reissuance of a warranty deed to the new owner or purchaser. G. RECORDS Records giving full data on all interments shall be kept in the City files, and shall be open to authorized persons. The data is to include the section, lot, and grave location; and the name, age, and the date of interment of each grave occupant. H. PLANTING AND OTHER DECORATIONS IN CITY CEMETERIES (1) Grass, flowers, shrubs, trees, or other types of vegetation shall be planted only by or at the direction of the City Manager or his delegate in accordance with a landscape plan for the entire cemetery. Plantings by individuals are prohibited and shall be removed by the City. (2) The City shall establish grass on spaces after an appropriate amount of time has elapsed since burial to allow for settling. During this time the City shall establish the final grade to match the surrounding area. (3) Plantings of trees, shrubs or flowers on grave spaces at the College Station Cemetery that existed prior to adoption of Ordinance No. 1959 on June 11, 1992, which were specifically grandfathered with the adoption of that ordinance, shall continue to be grandfathered. These plantings may be removed by the City whenever they become unsightly, or as necessary to provide access to grave spaces. Replacement of grandfathered plantings that have been removed shall not be allowed. (4) The placing of potted plants, cut flowers, baskets, floral pieces, funeral designs, decorations, and all other objects of a temporary nature is permitted adjacent to the monument only, and on the owner's space(s) only. Items of this nature shall only be allowed for a reasonable time after the interment in that space. 101 ORDINANCE NO.__________________ Page 5 c\c:\docume~1\chooks~1.cst\locals~1\temp\cemetery rules.doc 2/9/08 Determination of a reasonable amount of time shall be determined by the City Manager or his delegate. The digging of holes for the placement of potted plants and baskets is prohibited. (5) The City Manager or his delegate shall have the right to remove all flowers, potted plants, wreaths, baskets, floral pieces, funeral designs, decorations and all other objects of a temporary nature when they become withered, unsightly, a safety concern, or an obstruction to maintenance. (6) No artificial flowers shall be permitted in, on, or around grave spaces. (7) The City Manager or his delegate is empowered to and may enter upon any space within the City Cemeteries and remove anything that may have been erected or placed thereon contrary to the provisions of this section, and may remove any dead or damaged tree, shrub or vine. I. COPINGS, HEDGES, FENCES, ETC. (1) No copings, coverings, ledgers, hedges, fences, exposed vaults, walls, or other enclosures shall be permitted in, on, or around any space; except that coverings and ledgers shall be permitted only in the College Station Cemetery upon the approval of the Cemetery Committee. (2) For the purpose of this ordinance, copings are materials placed above grade to define the grave space(s). A covering means any material other than turf that may be placed over the grave. A ledger is any stone, monument, or marker that may be placed in such a way as to cover the grave space. J. MONUMENTS, HEADSTONES, AND MARKERS IN THE COLLEGE STATION CEMETERY (1) Monuments shall mean those markers placed on the head line of a space or spaces. Foot markers shall mean markers placed on the foot line of the space. (2) Monuments for single standard grave spaces shall not exceed thirty inches (30") in height; forty-eight inches (48") in length; or sixteen inches (16") in width. These maximum dimensions shall also pertain to any design that incorporates a base. If a base is included, it shall be set flush with ground level or must have a minimum of four inches (4") above ground level. The back of the monument shall be set on the head line of the space and equi-distant from the side boundaries, and the monument shall be located on undisturbed ground. No more than one monument shall be permitted per single space. (3) Family or double monuments can only be placed on a minimum of two standard spaces, provided that such a monument shall not exceed thirty inches (30") in height; seventy-two inches (72") in length; or sixteen inches (16") in width. These maximum dimensions shall also pertain to any design that incorporates a base. If a base is included, it shall be set flush with ground level or must have a minimum of four inches (4") above ground level. The back of the monument shall be set on the head line of the space and equi-distant from the side boundaries, and the monument shall be located on undisturbed ground. 102 ORDINANCE NO.__________________ Page 6 c\c:\docume~1\chooks~1.cst\locals~1\temp\cemetery rules.doc 2/9/08 (4) Monuments for single baby spaces (Babyland and Section O only) shall not exceed twenty-two inches (22") in height; twenty-four inches (24") in length; or twelve inches (12") in width. These maximum dimensions shall also pertain to any design that incorporates a base. If a base is included, it shall be set flush with ground level or must have a minimum of three inches (3") above ground level. The back of the monument shall be set on the head line of the space and equi-distant from the side boundaries, and the monument shall be located on undisturbed ground. There shall be only one monument per infant space and no other markers shall be allowed. (5) Foot markers shall be set on the foot line of the space, and shall not exceed twenty-eight inches (28") in length or sixteen inches (16") in width. Flat foot markers shall be set flush with the ground; slanted foot markers shall not exceed eight inches (8") in height. Only one foot marker per space shall be allowed. (6) Corner markers shall not exceed eight inches (8") by eight inches (8") and must be set flush with the ground. (7) Any additional items incorporated into any monument or foot marker design shall be permanently affixed to the monument or marker and shall not extend beyond the maximum dimensions allowed for the monument or foot marker. (8) Single monuments for the designated cremate only spaces in Section LR shall not exceed twenty-eight inches (28") in length or sixteen inches (16") in width, and shall be set flush with the ground or up to a maximum of two inches (2") above ground level. The back of the monument shall be set on the head line of the space and equidistant from the side boundaries. There shall be only one monument per designated cremate only space and no other markers shall be allowed. (9) Family or double monuments for the designated cremate only spaces in Section LR shall not exceed fifty-four inches (54") in length or sixteen inches (16") in width. The monument shall be set flush with the ground or up to a maximum of two inches (2") above ground level. The back of the monument shall be set on the head line of the space and equidistant from the side boundaries. There shall be only one double monument per two designated cremate only spaces and no other markers shall be allowed. K. MONUMENTS, HEADSTONES, AND MARKERS IN THE MEMORIAL CEMETERY OF COLLEGE STATION (1) Monuments shall mean those markers placed on the head line of a space or spaces. Foot markers shall mean markers placed on the foot line of the space. (2) Municipal Sections: (a) Monuments for single standard grave spaces shall not exceed thirty inches (30") in height; thirty-six inches (36") in length; or sixteen inches (16") in width. These maximum dimensions shall also pertain to any design that incorporates a base. If a base is included, it shall be set flush with ground level or must have a minimum of four inches (4") above ground level. The 103 ORDINANCE NO.__________________ Page 7 c\c:\docume~1\chooks~1.cst\locals~1\temp\cemetery rules.doc 2/9/08 back of the monument shall be set on the head line of the space and equi- distant from the side boundaries, and the monument shall be located on undisturbed ground. No more than one monument shall be permitted per single space. (b) Family or double monuments can only be placed on a minimum of two standard spaces, provided that such a monument shall not exceed thirty inches (30") in height; seventy-two inches (72") in length; or sixteen inches (16") in width. These maximum dimensions shall also pertain to any design that incorporates a base. If a base is included, it shall be set flush with ground level or must have a minimum of four inches (4") above ground level. The back of the monument shall be set on the head line of the space and equi-distant from the side boundaries, and the monument shall be located on undisturbed ground. (c) Monuments for single infant spaces shall not exceed twenty-two inches (22") in height; twenty-four inches (24") in length; or twelve inches (12") in width. These maximum dimensions shall also pertain to any design that incorporates a base. If a base is included, it shall be set flush with ground level or must have a minimum of three inches (3") above ground level. The back of the monument shall be set on the head line of the space and equi- distant from the side boundaries, and the monument shall be located on undisturbed ground. There shall be only one monument per infant space and no other markers shall be allowed. (d) Foot markers shall be set on the foot line of the space, and shall not exceed twenty-eight inches (28") in length or sixteen inches (16") in width. Flat foot markers shall be set flush with the ground; slanted foot markers shall not exceed eight inches (8") in height. Only one foot marker per standard space shall be allowed. (e) Corner markers shall not exceed eight inches (8") by eight inches (8") and shall be set flush with the ground. (f) Any additional items incorporated into any monument or foot marker design shall be permanently affixed to the monument or marker and shall not extend beyond the maximum dimensions allowed for the monument or foot marker. (g) Niche coverings for the columbarium shall be supplied by the City, and there shall be no substitutions of material. The niche covering shall have no more than one (1) attached item, such as bronze emblems, and these items shall not extend more that one inch (1") from the face of the niche covering, and shall not extend beyond the edges of the niche covering. (3) Aggie Field of Honor Sections: (a) The only allowed monument for single standard grave spaces shall be an upright (tablet and base) design and shall be set so that the overall height is thirty inches (30") above grade. The monument tablet shall be twenty-six inches (26") in height; thirty inches (30") in length; and six inches (6") in 104 ORDINANCE NO.__________________ Page 8 c\c:\docume~1\chooks~1.cst\locals~1\temp\cemetery rules.doc 2/9/08 width. The tablet sides shall be perpendicular to the ground, and the top shall be flat. The tablet sides and top shall have a polished finish. The monument base shall be thirty-six inches (36") in length, and twelve inches (12") in width. The base shall be set so that the top of the base is four inches (4") above grade. The base shall be rectangular in shape with polished sides and top. The back of the monument base shall be set on the head line of the space and equi-distant from the side boundaries. The monument tablet shall be set on the base equi-distant left to right and front to back. The monument shall be located on undisturbed ground. The monument shall be grey granite. No more than one monument shall be permitted per single space. (b) Family or double monuments shall only be placed on a minimum of two standard spaces. Family or double monuments shall be an upright (tablet and base) design and shall be set so that the overall height is thirty inches (30") above grade. The monument tablet shall be twenty-six inches (26") in height; sixty inches (60") in length; and six inches (6") in width. The tablet sides shall be perpendicular to the ground, and the top shall be flat. The tablet sides and top shall have a polished finish. The monument base shall be seventy-two inches (72") in length, and twelve inches (12") in width. The base shall be set so that the top of the base is four inches (4") above grade. The base shall be rectangular in shape with polished sides and top. The back of the monument base shall be set on the head line of the space and equi-distant from the side boundaries. The monument tablet shall be set on the base equi-distant left to right and front to back. The monument shall be located on undisturbed ground. The monument shall be grey granite. (c) For all monuments and foot marker designs the names and dates shall be in black lettering. Carving, sandblasting and black detailing is allowed for all other engravings. There shall be no color engravings. For monuments, the face of the tablet shall have no more than two (2) attached items, such as bronze emblems, and these items shall not extend more that two inches (2") from the face of the tablet, and shall not extend beyond the edges of the tablet. Engravings and ornamentation on the face of the tablet shall not extend on to the sides, top, or back of the tablet or base. The only allowed ornamentation on the back of the tablet shall be the surname of the interred and the lettering shall not exceed three inches (3") in height. Foot markers shall only have names, dates, and engravings on the face of the marker and these elements shall not extend to the sides of the foot marker. (d) Foot markers may be set on the foot line of the space, and shall not exceed twenty-eight inches (28") in length or sixteen inches (16") in depth. All foot markers shall be set flush with the ground. Only one foot marker per space shall be allowed. Foot markers shall be either grey granite or bronze or a combination of the two. 105 ORDINANCE NO.__________________ Page 9 c\c:\docume~1\chooks~1.cst\locals~1\temp\cemetery rules.doc 2/9/08 (e) There shall be no additional items incorporated into monuments or foot markers in the Aggie Field of Honor sections. (f) There shall be no corner markers in the Aggie Field of Honor sections. (g) Niche coverings for the columbarium shall be supplied by the City, and there shall be no substitutions of material. Names and dates shall be in black lettering. Sandblasting and black detailing is allowed for all other engravings. There shall be no color engravings. The niche covering shall have no more than one (1) attached item, such as bronze emblems, and these items shall not extend more that one inch (1") from the face of the niche covering, and shall not extend beyond the edges of the niche covering. L. MAUSOLEUMS In the College Station Cemetery, mausoleums shall be permitted only in Sections F, G, M, and J. The locations, size, and design must be approved by the Cemetery Committee and must be issued a permit by the City Manager or his delegate. Mausoleums are not permitted in the Memorial Cemetery of College Station. M. RULES ENFORCEMENT (1) No monument, headstone, or marker may be set in the City Cemeteries without the prior approval of the City Manager or his delegate and issuance of a permit. A permit request form may be obtained from the Cemetery Sexton or the Parks and Recreation Department. All permit requests shall include renderings with size dimensions, names, dates, engravings, and any other ornamentation for each requested monument, foot marker, corner marker, or niche covering. If the City Manager or his delegate denies the permit, the applicant may appeal the decision to the Cemetery Committee. Any monument, headstone or marker set in violation of this ordinance shall be subject to removal by the City of College Station as provided below. (2) Any requests for variances to this ordinance shall be presented to the Cemetery Committee. Appeals from decisions of the Cemetery Committee shall be to the City Council. Appeals must be in writing and submitted to the office of the City Secretary within ten (10) days of the issuance of the Cemetery Committee's decision. The City Secretary's office shall schedule a hearing of the appeal before the Council within thirty (30) days from receipt of the written request for appeal. (3) Whenever the City Manager or his delegate determines that a violation of this ordinance has occurred, the City shall: (a) Record and document the violation(s). 106 ORDINANCE NO.__________________ Page 10 c\c:\docume~1\chooks~1.cst\locals~1\temp\cemetery rules.doc 2/9/08 (b) Notify space owners in writing by regular mail to the last known address for the space owner, of the violation(s). (c) Allow fourteen (14) days from the date the notice was mailed for compliance or appeal to the Cemetery Committee. (d) If the space owner(s) neither comply with the ordinance nor request an appeal, the City may remedy the violation.” 107 Supporting Information on the Proposed Changes to the College Station Code of Ordinances, Chapter 1 “GENERAL PROVISIONS”, Section 29, “COLLEGE STATION CEMETERY RULES AND REGULATIONS” Changes to the existing Chapter 1/ Section 29: 1. Deleted wording in Sub-Section A, #2 regarding grave spaces available for 'burial of residents' 2. Added #1.a to Sub-Section F 3. Sub-Section H, #4: -Added the phrase 'on owner's space' -Added 'Items of this nature shall only be allowed for a reasonable time after the interment in that space. Determination of a reasonable amount of time shall be determined by the City Manager or his delegate' 4. Deleted Sub-Section I: Cemetery Endowment Fund 5. Cleaned up and combined Sub-Section M: Rules Enforcement; and Sub-Section N: Rules Infraction Procedures 6. Deleted Section O: Request to Establish Cemeteries 7. Sub-Section K: Monuments, Headstones, and Markers -Changed wording on bases to include the word 'shall' Changes to Chapter 1/ Section 29 to incorporate the Memorial Cemetery of College Station : 1. Added #1 to Sub-Section A 2. Sub-Section E -Established space sizes and utilization for the Memorial Cemetery 3. Sub-Section K -Established marker sizes for the Memorial Cemetery 4. House keeping items: -Made numerous changes from singular to plural references - Deletion of previous ordinance revision #'s and dates -Formatting changes 108 February 14, 2008 Consent Agenda Item 2o An Ordinance Approving a Licensing Agreement with Texas A&M University Regarding Trademarked Items and Indicia for use with the Aggie Field of Honor To: Glenn Brown, City Manager From: Warren Struss, Interim Director Parks and Recreation Department Agenda Caption: An Ordinance approving a Licensing Agreement with Texas A&M University regarding the use of trademarked items and indicia for use with the Aggie Field of Honor. Recommendation(s): Staff recommends approval of the ordinance containing the Licensing Agreement with Texas A&M University as presented. In addition, this ordinance was considered by the Cemetery Advisory Committee during the February 5, 2008 meeting. The Cemetery Advisory Committee made a recommendation to the College Station City Council for approval of the ordinance as presented. This recommendation was a 6 to 0 vote, with 6 of 9 members present. Summary: Due to the inclusion of certain registered and trademarked aesthetic items within the project, a Licensing Agreement must be completed between the City of College Station and Texas A&M University. Budget & Financial Summary: None Attachments: 1) Ordinance No. 2) License Agreement with Texas A&M University 109 ORDINANCE NO._______________ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, APPROVING A LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION AND TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY FOR THE USE OF ONE OR MORE OF THE UNIVERSITY’S LICENSED MARKS FOR THE AGGIE FIELD OF HONOR PORTION OF THE MEMORIAL CEMETERY OF COLLEGE STATION. WHEREAS, the City of College Station (“City”) is developing a portion of the Memorial Cemetery of College Station as the Aggie Field of Honor; and WHEREAS, in conjunction with this use the City desires to enter into a License Agreement with Texas A&M University to use one or more of the University’s licensed marks as part of the Aggie Field of Honor component of the cemetery; now, therefore, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS: PART 1: That the City Council hereby finds it to be in the best interests of its citizens to enter into that one certain License Agreement with Texas A&M University for the use of one or more of its university licensed marks for the Aggie Field of Honor portion of the Memorial Cemetery of College Station and marketing relating thereto. A copy of said License Agreement is attached as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by reference. PART 2: That this ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its passage. ADOPTED this day of , A.D. 2008. ATTEST: APPROVED: City Secretary MAYOR APPROVED: E-Signed by Mary Ann Powell VERIFY authenticity with ApproveIt City Attorney 110 ORDINANCE NO. ________________ Page 2 C:\DOCUME~1\CHOOKS~1.CST\LOCALS~1\Temp\Ordinance.doc2/9/20083:14:51 PM EXHIBIT “A” 111 Prepared by Assistant General Counsel College Station Municipal Cemetery Legal Files 2005-0010322 012208-TVC 1 LICENSE AGREEMENT This License Agreement (“License Agreement”) is entered between the parties hereto, who agree as follows in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein: 1. PARTIES 1.1 Texas A&M University (hereinafter “LICENSOR”) is an institution of higher education existing under the laws of the State of Texas, having an address of 1180 TAMU, College Station, Texas 78743-1180. 1.2 The City of College Station, Texas (hereinafter “LICENSEE”) is a home-rule municipality under the laws of the State of Texas, having an address of P.O. Box 9960, College Station, Texas 77842. 1.3 The LICENSOR and LICENSEE are the parties to this License Agreement. 2. BACKGROUND 2.1 LICENSOR and LICENSEE are parties to a Real Estate Contract dated May 24, 2006 (the “Real Estate Contract”), pursuant to which LICENSOR granted and conveyed to LICENSEE by Special Warranty Deed dated July 31, 2006 (the “Deed”), recorded in the Real Property Records of Brazos County, Texas, certain real property in Brazos County, Texas, for use as a municipal cemetery (the “Municipal Cemetery”). 2.2 The Real Estate Contract and the Deed provided, among other things, that a portion of the Municipal Cemetery would be used as an “Aggie Field of Honor” for the interment of students, former students and faculty of Texas A&M University, their families and other friends of the university, in accordance with rules adopted by LICENSEE. 2.3 The Real Estate Contract and Deed further provided, among other things, that LICENSOR would grant to LICENSEE by separate agreement, exclusively in connection with the “Aggie Field of Honor,” a non-exclusive license (i) to use “Aggie” in the name “Aggie Field of Honor,” and (ii) to use such other protected names, logos, trademarks, and other identifying marks as the parties may agree upon, without cost to LICENSEE. 2.4 LICENSEE recognizes the goodwill appurtenant to the use and/or ownership of the protected names, logos, trademarks and other identifying marks and desires to obtain a license to utilize them in connection with the “Aggie Field of Honor”. LICENSOR is willing to grant such a license under the terms and conditions of this License Agreement. 112 Prepared by Assistant General Counsel College Station Municipal Cemetery Legal Files 2005-0010322 012208-TVC 2 3. DEFINITIONS 3.1 MARKS includes names, trademarks and service marks. 3.2 LICENSE means the license set forth in this License Agreement. 3.3 LICENSED MARKS means those MARKS identified in Attachment A. 3.4 LICENSED USE means the right (i) to use “Aggie” in the name “Aggie Field of Honor”, and (ii) to use any of the LICENSED MARKS in Attachment A solely in connection with the Municipal Cemetery, and subject to the terms and conditions of this License Agreement. 3.5 TERRITORY means that portion of the Municipal Cemetery required by the Deed to be used by LICENSEE as an “Aggie Field of Honor” consisting of not less than twenty (20) acres. 3.6 EFFECTIVE DATE means the last date on which both parties have signed this License Agreement. 3.7 TERM means the effective period of this License Agreement, which shall commence on the EFFECTIVE DATE and shall continue for so long as LICENSEE complies with the restrictive covenants contained in the Deed. 3.8 QUALITY is more specifically defined in Section 10.1 hereof. 4. LICENSE GRANT 4.1 Subject to the terms and conditions of this License Agreement, LICENSOR grants to LICENSEE: (a) the non-exclusive right and license to utilize the “ATM” Mark (see Attachment A) in the TERRITORY solely in connection with the LICENSED USE during the TERM hereof, at the location and in the manner shown on Attachment C (monumental concrete form), (b) the non-exclusive right and license to use the “ATM” Mark (see Attachment A) as incorporated into the “Aggie Field of Honor” Mark (see Attachment B) in the TERRITORY solely in connection with the LICENSED USE during the TERM hereof, at the locations and in the manner shown on Attachment C, (c) the non-exclusive right and license to use the “ATM” Mark (see Attachment A) as part of the “Aggie Field of Honor” Mark (see Attachment B) in media intended for general distribution or on promotional materials distributed outside the TERRITORY, and 113 Prepared by Assistant General Counsel College Station Municipal Cemetery Legal Files 2005-0010322 012208-TVC 3 (d) the non-exclusive right and license to use the “Muster” Mark (see Attachment A) in the TERRITORY solely in connection with the LICENSED USE during the TERM hereof, at the locations and in the manner shown on Attachment C. 4.2 Attachment C is the approved plan for the use of the LICENSED MARKS in the TERRITORY. 4.3 Notwithstanding the foregoing, LICENSEE may use photographic, real images of actual improvements in the Aggie Field of Honor in media intended for general distribution or on promotional materials distributed outside the TERRITORY. 5. CONSIDERATION This LICENSE is granted pursuant to the terms of the Real Estate Contract and the Deed and no further consideration shall be payable by LICENSEE to LICENSOR. 6. TERMINATION 6.1 LICENSEE may terminate the LICENSE granted under this License Agreement at any time without cause after serving upon LICENSOR one (1) month’s Notice of Intent to Terminate. In such event, the LICENSE granted under this License Agreement shall be automatically terminated one (1) month after service by LICENSEE of the Notice of Intent to Terminate. 6.2 Unless sooner terminated pursuant to the provisions of this License Agreement, the LICENSE granted under this License Agreement shall remain in effect throughout the TERM described in Section 3.7 above. 7. EFFECT OF EXPIRATION OR TERMINATION 7.1 Upon expiration or termination of this License Agreement, all licensed rights granted to LICENSEE hereunder shall cease, and LICENSEE will refrain from further use of the LICENSED MARKS, or any mark or name confusingly similar to the LICENSED MARKS, in connection with the Municipal Cemetery. 7.2 Upon expiration or termination of this License Agreement, LICENSEE shall not operate the Municipal Cemetery in any manner that would falsely suggest to the public that this License Agreement is still in force. 8. PERSONAL LICENSE 8.1 The LICENSE granted to LICENSEE is personal, and no rights hereunder may be transferred by LICENSEE without the express written approval of LICENSOR. 8.2 LICENSEE shall grant no sublicenses under this License Agreement. 114 Prepared by Assistant General Counsel College Station Municipal Cemetery Legal Files 2005-0010322 012208-TVC 4 9. GOODWILL IN LICENSED MARKS 9.1 LICENSEE agrees that the LICENSED MARKS have goodwill in the minds of the consuming public. LICENSEE agrees that such goodwill should be protected and enhanced and, toward this end, LICENSEE shall not during the TERM or thereafter: (a) attack LICENSOR’s ownership of the LICENSED MARKS; (b) offer for sale any merchandise bearing any of the LICENSED MARKS; or (c) apply to register or maintain any application or registration of the LICENSED MARKS. 9.2 A1l use by LICENSEE of the LICENSED MARKS inures to the benefit of LICENSOR. 9.3 In order to facilitate protection of the “Aggie Field of Honor” Mark in print media intended for general public distribution and in any promotional materials, LICENSEE agrees to provide to LICENSOR for pre-approval such print media and promotional materials in accordance with Section 10.2. 9.4 LICENSEE agrees to cooperate with LICENSOR in the enforcement of rights in the LICENSED MARKS against others by providing LICENSOR with notice of unauthorized uses of which LICENSEE becomes aware, and by cooperating, at LICENSOR’s expense, in any actions against alleged infringers within the TERRITORY. 10. QUALITY CONTROL 10.1 LICENSEE shall use the LICENSED MARKS in a manner that will foster the goodwill associated with them. LICENSEE acknowledges that if any signs, displays, boundary markers or monuments installed or used by LICENSEE in connection with the Municipal Cemetery, and particularly the Aggie Field of Honor, were of inferior quality in design, material or workmanship, the substantial goodwill which LICENSOR possesses in the MARKS would be impaired. Accordingly, LICENSEE agrees that all such uses shall be of quality workmanship and design and shall be maintained in that state at all times. 10.2 To assist LICENSOR in controlling the manner of use of the “Aggie Field of Honor” Mark (which incorporates LICENSOR’S “ATM” Mark), outside the TERRITORY as permitted in Section 4, and in controlling the quality of any such usage, LICENSEE shall, before it uses the “Aggie Field of Honor” Mark in any media intended for general distribution or on promotional materials furnish to LICENSOR, free of cost, for its approval, a sample of each such use of the “Aggie Field of Honor” Mark. The samples required in this Section shall be provided to LICENSOR by mailing, emailing, or shipping them, postage or shipping costs prepaid, to: 115 Prepared by Assistant General Counsel College Station Municipal Cemetery Legal Files 2005-0010322 012208-TVC 5 Chief Marketing Officer Texas A&M University 1180 TAMU College Station, Texas 77843-1180 LICENSOR shall have five (5) business days from receipt of each new sample of use in connection with the “Aggie Field of Honor” Mark in which to reject the sample. In absence of rejection, or upon earlier written acceptance, the sample shall be deemed as accepted as an example of the quality for that use of the “Aggie Field of Honor” Mark. LICENSOR’s pre- approval shall not be unreasonably withheld (by way of example, and not limitation of possible grounds for withholding approval, it shall be granted unless LICENSEE’s contemplated use is in poor taste or has a negative impact on LICENSOR’s image). Once a proposed use has been approved, it may be used thereafter throughout the TERM without additional approval. 11. MARKING 11.1 LICENSEE agrees that it will use the LICENSED MARKS in a manner as specified from time to time in writing by LICENSOR to indicate the rights of LICENSOR in the LICENSED MARKS, including registration status of the LICENSED MARKS and that the LICENSED MARKS are used pursuant to license. (a) The “ATM” Mark incorporated into the “Aggie Field of Honor” Mark must include the registration symbol “®”. (b) The following attribution statement must be included in a conspicuous manner and in a prominent place (for example on a plaque) on or near the large “ATM” Mark in the central circle shown on the right-hand side of the plan attached as Attachment C: “The “ATM” trademark is a trademark of Texas A&M University and its use is pursuant to a license agreement with the university.” (c) Following registration by LICENSOR, LICENSOR may require the following attribution statement be placed in a conspicuous manner on a plaque or sign in proximity to the “Muster” Mark: “The “Muster” trademark is a trademark of Texas A&M University and its use is pursuant to a license agreement with the university.” 11.2 If LICENSEE uses the “Aggie Field of Honor” Mark on its website, it will use the trademark notice (“®”) and will make the Attribution Statement described in Section 11.1 above in a small, legible font footnote or bottom-of-page disclosure. The disclosure will appear on any page where the “Aggie Field of Honor” Mark is a significant feature and on the legal disclosure/disclaimer page of the website. The “Aggie Field of Honor” Mark is considered to be a “significant feature” if it is used in a manner that distinguishes it from other printed information on the page, such as by differing larger font, larger size, or color). If the “Aggie Field of Honor” Mark is used in text on the website, no trademark notice or footnote disclosure is required, but the “Aggie Field of Honor” Mark will be set off in quotation marks or in all caps. 116 Prepared by Assistant General Counsel College Station Municipal Cemetery Legal Files 2005-0010322 012208-TVC 6 11.3 If LICENSEE uses the “Aggie Field of Honor” Mark on print media intended for general distribution or in any promotional materials, LICENSEE will use the trademark notice (“®“) on the “ATM” Mark. 12. INDEMNITY/HOLD HARMLESS 12.1 LICENSEE agrees that it is wholly responsible for the LICENSED USE in connection with the Municipal Cemetery. 12.2 To the extent permitted by the Constitution and laws of the State of Texas, LICENSEE indemnifies and holds harmless LICENSOR and the officers, employees, attorneys, and agents thereof, from any claims, demands, causes of action, and damages, including reasonable attorney’s fees, caused by or arising out of use by LICENSEE of any LICENSED MARK, including without limitation, claims or actions for patent or copyright infringement. 12.3 To the extent permitted by the Constitution and laws of the State of Texas, LICENSOR indemnifies and holds harmless LICENSEE and the officers, employees, attorneys, and agents thereof, from any claims, demands, causes of action, and damages, including reasonable attorney’s fees, caused by or arising out of use by LICENSOR of any LICENSED MARK, including without limitation, claims or actions for patent or copyright infringement. 13. NOT1CES/ OPPORTUNITY FOR CURE 13.1 Except as provided in Section 6, all notices or demands required to be made or permitted under this License Agreement shall be in writing or via email and shall be deemed served when received by the following individuals: If to the LICENSEE: City Manager City of College Station 1101 Texas Avenue P. O. Box 9960 College Station, Texas 77842 with a copy to: City Attorney 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas 77840 If to LICENSOR: Chief Marketing Officer Texas A&M University 1180 TAMU College Station, Texas 77843-1180 117 Prepared by Assistant General Counsel College Station Municipal Cemetery Legal Files 2005-0010322 012208-TVC 7 with a copy to: Office of General Counsel The Texas A&M University System Texas A&M System Building, Suite 2079 200 Technology Way College Station, Texas 77840 or to such other address as either party may from time to time designate in writing. 13.2 Opportunity for Cure/Mediation. If either party believes that the other party is in default or material violation of this License Agreement, such party shall provide notice in writing to the other party specifying the alleged violation within thirty (30) days of gaining actual knowledge of the alleged violation and specify a reasonable means for curing such violation. Failure to give notice of an alleged violation shall not constitute waiver of that violation unless the offended party has actual knowledge of the alleged violation. Moreover, waiver with regard to one violation shall not constitute waiver of subsequent violations. The allegedly offending party shall use its best efforts to cure the perceived violation as soon as possible, but will, in any event, immediately (within five (5) business days of receipt of notice) contest the alleged violation as provided below or cure the alleged violation within no more than twenty (20) days of receipt of notice. If the allegedly offending party opts to contest the allegation of a violation, it shall provide notice of its disagreement with the alleged violation within five (5) business days of receipt of notice of the alleged violation and explain the grounds for such disagreement. Similarly, if cure is attempted and the allegedly offended party does not believe that the cure is sufficient, the allegedly offended party shall provide notice of the insufficiency of cure within five (5) business days of determining that cure was, in its opinion, insufficient. The parties’ designees identified in Section 13.1 or other representatives identified under Section 9.3 agree to confer by telephone or in person within ten (10) business days of the sending of either a notices of disagreement or a notice of the insufficiency to cure to attempt to resolve the disagreement. If the parties are unable to reach agreement regarding resolution of the alleged violation within said ten (10) business days, then the parties agree to participate in mediation concerning the alleged violation within forty-five (45) days of the date of sending of the notice of disagreement with the allegation of violation or of the notice of insufficiency of cure, as the case shall be. The mediation shall be conducted before a mediator mutually agreed to by the parties. If the parties are unable to agree upon a single mediator, each party shall select a neutral mediator, and the mediation shall be conducted before the two selected mediators as neutral co-mediators. If the parties are unable to agree upon the time and/or place for the mediation, it shall be determined by the mediator(s). The above time periods may be extended by agreement of the parties. The parties shall share evenly the costs of the mediator(s). Neither party shall file suit without first providing the above-required notice and opportunity for cure. While the parties agree to be generally guided by the mediation process, if no agreement is reached in mediation, the allegedly offended party may pursue whatever claims or remedies it believes are available to it under this License Agreement; the other party may assert whatever defenses it believes are available to it, and both parties reserve all of their rights under this License Agreement. 118 Prepared by Assistant General Counsel College Station Municipal Cemetery Legal Files 2005-0010322 012208-TVC 8 14. STATUS OF PARTIES This License Agreement is not intended to create, and shall not he interpreted or construed as creating, a partnership, joint venture, franchise, agency, employment, master and servant, or similar relationship between LICENSOR and LICENSEE, and no representation to the contrary shall be binding upon LICENSOR. 15. BINDING EFFECT This License Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of LICENSOR and LICENSEE and, subject to Section 8.1 above, their respective successors and assigns. 16. LAW GOVERNING THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT SHALL FOR ALL PURPOSES BE GOVERNED BY AND INTERPRETED AND ENFORCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS. 17. MISCELLANEOUS 17.1 The provisions of this License Agreement are severable, and if any provision shall be held illegal, invalid, or unenforceable, such holding shall not affect the legality, validity, or enforceability of any other provision. Any such illegal, invalid, or unenforceable provision shall be deemed stricken as if it had never been contained in this License Agreement, but all other provisions shall continue in full force and effect. 17.2 This License Agreement may not be amended, modified, or rescinded except by a written agreement executed by LICENSOR and LICENSEE. EXECUTED in duplicate originals this day of , 2008, by LICENSOR. TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY By: ______________________________ ELSA MURANO President 119 Prepared by Assistant General Counsel College Station Municipal Cemetery Legal Files 2005-0010322 012208-TVC 9 RECOMMEND APPROVAL: JASON D. COOK Vice President for Marketing and Communications Texas A&M University STEVEN B. MOORE Chief Marketing Officer Texas A&M University APPROVED AS TO FORM: TIMOTHY V. COFFEY Assistant General Counsel Office of General Counsel The Texas A&M University System EXECUTED in duplicate originals this day of , 2008, by LICENSEE. CITY OF COLLEGE STATION By: ______________________________ BEN WHITE Mayor 120 Prepared by Assistant General Counsel College Station Municipal Cemetery Legal Files 2005-0010322 012208-TVC 10 ATTEST: City Secretary APPROVED: ______________________________ City Manager ______________________________ Chief Financial Officer _______________________________ City Attorney 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 February 14, 2008 Consent Agenda Item 2p Property for Groundwater Wells 8, 9, and 10 To: Glenn Brown, City Manager From: David Coleman, Director of Water Services Department Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action, and discussion to approve an amended Needs Resolution authorizing the purchase or condemnation of property, water rights, right- of-way and easement interest in certain properties for the Groundwater Wells 8, 9, and 10 Project. Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the amended Needs Resolution. Summary: City Council approved an amended Needs Resolution on April 26, 2007 identifying additional properties for the purchase of land or water rights sufficient for water wells 8, 9, and 10. The purpose of this Project is to meet the City’s future water demand through approximately 2020, at the present population growth rate and usage. This land purchase is required, since the Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District rules require owners of all new public water supply wells (producing 3,000 gallons per minute from the Simsboro aquifer) to own 649 acres of land or water rights for each well, with the land being contiguous and reasonably reflecting the cone of depression of each well. Since April, 26, 2007, discussions with land owners in this area made us aware of three properties in Robertson County that were available for purchase that will make ideal well sites. The Council approved real estate contracts with the property owners on September 27, 2007. This amended Needs Resolution will authorize the City to complete the purchase of these three tracts. The attached map shows the revised properties that are recommended for purchase to drill groundwater wells. The properties are located in both Brazos and Robertson Counties, for optimal water quality and quantity, plus are as near our existing wells as possible, to facilitate connection to our well-field water collection system. Budget & Financial Summary: Funds are available and budgeted in the Water Budget and future Bond sales. Attachments: Resolution Map 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 February 14, 2008 Regular Agenda Item 1 317 & 321 Redmond Drive Comprehensive Plan Amendment To: Glenn Brown, City Manager From: Bob Cowell, AICP, Director of Planning & Development Services Agenda Caption: Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan - Land Use Plan from Regional Retail and Residential Attached to Redevelopment for 0.95 acres located at 317 and 321 Redmond Drive. Recommendation(s): The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on January 17, 2008 and recommended approval of the request with a 6-0 vote. Staff recommended approval of the Land Use Plan amendment. Summary: The subject request was analyzed by staff as follows: 1. Changed or changing conditions in the subject area or the City: The applicant has requested to amend the Land Use Plan to reflect the subject properties as Redevelopment in order to include them as part of the redevelopment of the adjacent Ramda Inn property into a mixed-use development. The Ramada Inn property was rezoned to Planned Mixed Use District (P-MUD) in July 2007. In association with the proposed development, the City Council also approved street modifications in December 2007. Redmond Drive will be closed at the point it crosses the Wolf Pen Creek tributary between the Meridian Apartments and the Redmond Terrace neighborhood. Milliff Road will also be converted to one-way from Rosemary Lane out of the neighborhood to the rear of the commercial property while the remaining portion of Milliff Road out to Texas Avenue will remain open to two-way traffic. The Comprehensive Plan defines Redevelopment as "currently developed areas which will experience redevelopment as a result of increased land value.” The subject properties were previously developed as a gas station and self-service car wash. The structures on these sites have been demolished and the property has been placed on the market for sale. The property to the north of the Ramada Inn site across Milliff Road, is designated on the Land Use Plan as Regional Retail and Floodplain & Streams and was redeveloped in 2003 from the Redmond Terrace shopping center to Texas Avenue Crossing. The property to the east, across Texas Avenue, is designated as Redevelopment and was redeveloped as Central Station shopping center (formerly Culpepper Plaza) in 2007. 2. Compatibility with the remainder of the Comprehensive Plan: The current Regional Retail and Residential Attached designations are not consistent with the proposed Planned Mixed-Use District (P-MUD) zoning. Generally, mixed-use developments and P-MUD zoning are appropriate in areas shown as either Planned Development or Redevelopment on the Land Use Plan, depending on specific site characteristics. In this case, Staff believes that Redevelopment is the more appropriate designation. The Comprehensive Plan states that "redevelopment will occur as mixed use developments as described (below). Mixed-use redevelopment areas are projected for areas close to the University, such as Northgate." Mixed-Use is defined as "areas which encourage mixing of 139 compatible land uses such as retail/commercial, office, parks, multi-family, and attached single-family. These uses are developed together in a manner that allows interaction between the uses and that allows each use to support the other uses. The residential uses provide the patrons for the office and commercial uses. The layout of these land uses must take into consideration pedestrian linkages, landscape buffers between the uses, shared site improvements and vehicular circulation. The success of these mixed use areas is directly related to the sensitive master planning of the site layout." The subject properties are located adjacent to Texas Avenue, a Major Arterial on the City’s Thoroughfare Plan, and Redmond Drive a local street. The properties also have cross access to the adjacent Ramada Inn site. Budget & Financial Summary: N/A Attachments: 1. Small Area Map (SAM) and Aerial 2. Draft Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes, January 17, 2008 3. Land Use Plan Amendment Map 4. Comprehensive Plan Amendment Supporting Information 5. Ordinance 140 141 142 January 17, 2008 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 2 MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Regular Meeting Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman John Nichols, Bill Davis, Harold Strong, Derek Dictson, Glenn Schroeder and Noel Bauman COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Marsha Sanford CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: None CITY STAFF PRESENT: Senior Planner Lindsay Boyer, Staff Planners Jason Schubert and Matt Robinson, Graduate Civil Engineer Josh Norton, Acting Development Engineer Carol Cotter, City Engineer Alan Gibbs, Director Bob Cowell, Assistant Director Lance Simms, Planning Administrator Molly Hitchcock, First Assistant City Attorney Carla Robinson, Action Center Representative Kerry Mullins and Staff Assistant Brittany Caldwell 1. Call Meeting to Order. Chairman Nichols called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. 5. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan - Land Use Plan from Regional Retail and Residential Attached to Redevelopment for 0.95 acres located at 317 and 321 Redmond Drive. Case #07- 00500306 (JS) This item was presented with the rezoning. 6. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on a rezoning from C-1 General Commercial, P-MUD Planned Mixed Use District, and A-O Agricultural Open to P-MUD Planned Mixed Use District and A-O Agricultural Open for 4.905 acres located at 1502 Texas Avenue South and 317 & 321 Redmond Drive. Case #07- 00500305 (JS) Jason Schubert, Staff Planner, presented the comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning. He recommended approval of the comprehensive plan amendment, and recommended approval of the rezoning should the comprehensive plan amendment be approved. 143 January 17, 2008 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 2 Commissioner Bauman asked if there would be traffic pattern changes with this development. Mr. Schubert stated that a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) was not required with the proposal, but that there would most likely be minimal change. Commissioner Dictson asked if Millif Road would be signalized. Director Cowell stated that there would only be a median opening. Veronica Morgan, 511 University Drive, stated that this project would be good for College Station. Commissioner Davis motioned to recommend approval of the comprehensive plan amendment. Commissioner Strong seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0). Commissioner Davis motioned to recommend approval of the rezoning. Commissioner Strong seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0). 10. Adjourn. Commissioner Bauman motioned to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Davis seconded the motion, motioned passed (6-0). Meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m. 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 February 14, 2008 Regular Agenda Item 2 1502 Texas Ave S and 317 & 321 Redmond Dr Rezoning To: Glenn Brown, City Manager From: Bob Cowell, AICP, Director of Planning & Development Services Agenda Caption: Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on a rezoning from C-1 General Commercial, P-MUD Planned Mixed Use District, and A-O Agricultural Open to P-MUD Planned Mixed Use District and A-O Agricultural Open for 4.905 acres located at 1502 Texas Avenue South and 317 & 321 Redmond Drive. Recommendation(s): The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on January 17, 2008 and recommended approval of the request with a 6-0 vote. Staff recommended approval of the rezoning request. Summary: The subject request was analyzed by staff as follows: 1. Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan: A Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the Redevelopment land use designation was approved by City Council in July 2007 for the Ramada Inn site. The applicant has proposed a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for remaining portion of the subject property, seeking to change the Land Use Plan designation from Retail Regional and Residential Attached to Redevelopment. If approved, that change will allow this rezoning request to be considered. 2. Compatibility with the present zoning and conforming uses of nearby property and with the character of the neighborhood: The properties to the north and south of the subject property along Texas Avenue are currently zoned and developed as commercial properties. Jack In The Box is to the north adjacent to the Ramada Inn, the Texas Avenue Crossing shopping center is across Milliff Road to the north and JJ’s Liquor is located across Redmond Drive to the south. The properties to the west are zoned R-6 and R-1 and are respectively developed as the Meridian Apartments and single family homes within the Redmond Terrace Subdivision. The proposed zoning request retains an A-O Agricultural Open area adjacent to the single family homes. The proposed range in building heights will not exceed 150 feet which will ensure the proposed buildings will meet the single family protection height restrictions imposed by the Unified Development Ordinance. In addition, the City Council also approved street modifications in December 2007 in order to mitigate the potentially affects of additional traffic through the adjacent Redmond Terrace neighborhood. These modifications include the closure of Redmond Drive at the point it crosses the Wolf Pen Creek tributary between the Meridian Apartments and the Redmond Terrace neighborhood. Milliff Road will also be converted to one-way from Rosemary Lane out of the neighborhood to rear of the commercial property while the remaining portion of Milliff Road out to Texas Avenue will remain open to two-way traffic. 154 3. Suitability of the property affected by the amendment for uses permitted by the district that would be made applicable by the proposed amendment: The subject property is suitable for the proposed zoning district due in part to its access and visibility from Texas Avenue, a Major Arterial on the City’s Thoroughfare Plan. In addition the proposed mixed-use development is in close proximity to Texas A&M University and would be complimentary to the other commercial development in the area. 4. Suitability of the property affected by the amendment for uses permitted by the district applicable to the property at the time of the proposed amendment: A portion of the request is the Ramada Inn site that has already been zoned P-MUD and A- O. This request adds the adjacent C-1, General Commercial, property to the south to the P-MUD district. Being less than one acre in area and with limited depth, the existing C-1 property is only minimally adequate for its current zoning. The applicant states that a previous attempt to redevelop the property was only able to incorporate a 4,600 square-foot restaurant. By incorporating these lots into the larger P-MUD district, the applicant has been able to yield more than an additional 5,000 square feet of commercial space than that proposal. Furthermore, by consolidating these properties, the sites can be planned together in a better fashion than if done independently. 5. Marketability of the property affected by the amendment for uses permitted by the district applicable to the property at the time of the proposed amendment: The owner of the lots known as 317 & 321 Redmond Drive has the properties for sale and this request seeks to incorporate those lots into the proposed mixed-use development on the adjacent property. Having these properties included as part of the request will allow them to redevelop more easily and with a potential higher intensity. 6. Availability of water, wastewater, stormwater, and transportation facilities generally suitable and adequate for the proposed use: There is existing water and sanitary sewer lines located on the subject property. The subject property has approximately 550 feet of frontage on Texas Avenue, a Major Arterial, and approximately 220 feet of frontage on Redmond Drive and 280 feet of frontage on Milliff Road, both local streets. Specific information related to the Concept Plan and the Unified Development Ordinance Review Criteria has been included as an attachment. Budget & Financial Summary: N/A Attachments: 1. Small Area Map (SAM) and Aerial 2. Draft Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes, January 17, 2008 3. Rezoning Supporting Information 4. Copy of Concept Plan 5. Concept Plan Details and UDO Review Criteria 6. Ordinance 155 156 157 January 17, 2008 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 2 MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Regular Meeting Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman John Nichols, Bill Davis, Harold Strong, Derek Dictson, Glenn Schroeder and Noel Bauman COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Marsha Sanford CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: None CITY STAFF PRESENT: Senior Planner Lindsay Boyer, Staff Planners Jason Schubert and Matt Robinson, Graduate Civil Engineer Josh Norton, Acting Development Engineer Carol Cotter, City Engineer Alan Gibbs, Director Bob Cowell, Assistant Director Lance Simms, Planning Administrator Molly Hitchcock, First Assistant City Attorney Carla Robinson, Action Center Representative Kerry Mullins and Staff Assistant Brittany Caldwell 1. Call Meeting to Order. Chairman Nichols called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. 5. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan - Land Use Plan from Regional Retail and Residential Attached to Redevelopment for 0.95 acres located at 317 and 321 Redmond Drive. Case #07- 00500306 (JS) This item was presented with the rezoning. 6. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on a rezoning from C-1 General Commercial, P-MUD Planned Mixed Use District, and A-O Agricultural Open to P-MUD Planned Mixed Use District and A-O Agricultural Open for 4.905 acres located at 1502 Texas Avenue South and 317 & 321 Redmond Drive. Case #07- 00500305 (JS) Jason Schubert, Staff Planner, presented the comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning. He recommended approval of the comprehensive plan amendment, and recommended approval of the rezoning should the comprehensive plan amendment be approved. 158 January 17, 2008 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 2 Commissioner Bauman asked if there would be traffic pattern changes with this development. Mr. Schubert stated that a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) was not required with the proposal, but that there would most likely be minimal change. Commissioner Dictson asked if Millif Road would be signalized. Director Cowell stated that there would only be a median opening. Veronica Morgan, 511 University Drive, stated that this project would be good for College Station. Commissioner Davis motioned to recommend approval of the comprehensive plan amendment. Commissioner Strong seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0). Commissioner Davis motioned to recommend approval of the rezoning. Commissioner Strong seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0). 10. Adjourn. Commissioner Bauman motioned to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Davis seconded the motion, motioned passed (6-0). Meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m. 159 160 161 162 163 164 Details of Concept Plan: The Concept Plan is intended to be more conceptual in nature and has not been reviewed for overall site plan compliance. A Concept Plan was approved with a rezoning request for the existing Ramada Inn property in July 2007. The proposed Concept Plan expands the area of the mixed use district and extends the structure across the common property line between the Ramada Inn property and the Redmond Drive properties. A Planned Mixed Use District requires that at least 20% residential and 20% non- residential uses are provided. The applicant has proposed approximately 80% of residential uses and approximately 20% non-residential uses. Only retail and other commercial uses are proposed on the ground floor with dormitory and multi-family units on the floors above them. Given the additional land area provided with this request, the applicant approximates the commercial area to increase from about 37,000 square feet with the original request to about 48,000 square feet. With the removal of residential units from ground floor of the existing hotel tower and with the consolidation of some other residential units, the number of residential units has been reduced from the applicant’s initial submittal of approximately 274 units with 504 beds to approximately 232 units with 332 beds. The exact area of each use will be reviewed and evaluated with the site plan and building permit applications based on the use percentages cited above. The applicant has also requested bulk and dimension variations from the Non- Residential Architectural Standards “POD” parking, driveway spacing, and detention requirements. Staff has determined that the POD parking variation is not necessary with the proposed parking layout. Also, it appears that the redevelopment project proposes less impervious cover on the site than currently exists. If so detention would not be required, though this will be verified through a Drainage Report submitted at the time of redevelopment. The Concept Plan shows the Texas Avenue driveway being relocated further to the south than proposed on the initial Concept Plan. Since the first Concept Plan was approved, an additional median break is being added to Texas Avenue in the form of a hooded turn lane for south-bound traffic to enter Central Station shopping center. For safety purposes, Staff requested the development’s driveway be relocated so that traffic exiting the site would not be able to cut directly across Texas Avenue and enter that turn lane. The applicant is requesting a dimensional variation to driveway spacing since the proposed driveway does not meet minimum driveway spacing standards. Staff supports this meritorious modification as a total of four driveways for the Ramada Inn and former gas station properties are being consolidated to one. Though the driveway may need to move slightly back to the north for further spacing from Redmond Drive, the final location of the driveway will be determined through a TxDOT Driveway Permit. Review Criteria: The Unified Development Ordinances provides the following review criteria for PDD and P-MUD Concept Plans: 1. The proposal will constitute an environment of sustained stability and will be in harmony with the character of the surrounding area; 2. The proposal is in conformity with the policies, goals, and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan, and any subsequently adopted Plans, and 165 will be consistent with the intent and purpose of this Section; 3. The proposal is compatible with existing or permitted uses on abutting sites and will not adversely affect adjacent development; 4. Every dwelling unit need not front on a public street but shall have access to a public street directly or via a court, walkway, public area, or area owned by a homeowners association; 5. The development includes provision of adequate public improvements, including, but not limited to, parks, schools, and other public facilities; 6. The development will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity; and 7. The development will not adversely affect the safety and convenience of vehicular, bicycle, or pedestrian circulation in the vicinity, including traffic reasonably expected to be generated by the proposed use and other uses reasonably anticipated in the area considering existing zoning and land uses in the area. 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 February 14, 2008 Regular Agenda Item 3 Patricia and Lodge Parking Removal To: Glenn Brown, City Manager From: Mark Smith, Director of Public Works Agenda Caption: Presentation, public hearing, possible action and discussion of an ordinance amending Chapter 10 “Traffic Code”, to remove parking along Patricia Street and a section of Lodge Street. Recommendation(s): Staff recommends approval of the ordinance amendment. Summary: This ordinance works in conjunction with the one-way operation ordinance. With the abandonment of the section of Lodge Street between Patricia Street and Church Avenue, emergency vehicles and sanitation vehicles entering the area on Lodge will exit to College Main by using Patricia Street. Patricia Street is 15 feet wide and Lodge Street is 26 feet wide with metered parking on both sides reducing the travel lane to 12 feet. Any parked cars along Patricia or on Lodge near the intersection with Patricia will block the access for these emergency and sanitation vehicles. This action only removes 3 parking spaces. Budget & Financial Summary: The “NO PARKING” signs are planned operation and maintenance expenses accounted for in the Public Works Traffic Operation budget. Attachments: 1. Ordinance 2. Project Location Map 174 O/group/legal/ordinance/amendmentform.doc Rev. 2/07 ORDINANCE NO. __________ AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10, “TRAFFIC CODE”, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, BY AMENDING SECTION 4E “NO PARKING” TO INCLUDE PROHIBITING PARKING ON PATRICIA STREET BEGINNING AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH COLLEGE MAIN AND ENDING AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH LODGE STREET AND PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE EAST SIDE OF LODGE STREET BEGINNING AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH PATRICIA STREET AND EXTENDING 50 SOUTH AND ON THE WEST SIDE OF LODGE STREET BEGINNING AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH PATRICIA STREET AND EXTENDING 65 FEET SOUTH; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; DECLARING A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS: PART 1: That Chapter 10, “Traffic Code”, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, be amended as set out in Exhibit “A”, attached hereto and made a part of this ordinance for all purposes. PART 2: That if any provisions of any section of this ordinance shall be held to be void or unconstitutional, such holding shall in no way effect the validity of the remaining provisions or sections of this ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect. PART 3: That any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed liable for a civil offense and/or guilty of a Class C misdemeanor, and, upon a finding of liability thereof, shall be punished by a civil penalty of not less than One Dollar ($1.00) nor more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00), or upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00). Said Ordinance becomes effective ten (10) days after date of passage by the City Council, as provided by Section 35 of the Charter of the City of College Station. PASSED, ADOPTED and APPROVED this ______ day of _______________, 2008. APPROVED: ____________________________________ MAYOR ATTEST: _______________________________ City Secretary 175 ORDINANCE NO.__________________ Page 2 c:\docume~1\chooks~1.cst\locals~1\temp\ordinance.doc Rev. 2/07 APPROVED: E-Signed by Angela M. DeLuca VERIFY authenticity with ApproveIt _______________________________ City Attorney 176 ORDINANCE NO.__________________ Page 3 c:\docume~1\chooks~1.cst\locals~1\temp\ordinance.doc Rev. 2/07 EXHIBIT “A” That the Traffic Control Device Inventory – Schedule XII (dated February 22, 2007) as referenced in Chapter 10, “Traffic Code”, Section 4, “Administrative Adjudication of Parking Violations,” Sub-section E “No Parking” is hereby amended to include the following: “Patricia Street – NO PARKING on both sides of Patricia Street from its intersection with College Main to its intersection with Lodge Street. Lodge Street – NO PARKING on the east side of Lodge Street beginning at its intersection with Patricia Street and extending 50 feet south, and NO PARKING on the west side of Lodge Street beginning at its intersection with Patricia Street and extending 65 feet south.” 177 178 February 14, 2008 Regular Agenda Item 4 Patricia Street One Way To: Glenn Brown, City Manager From: Mark Smith, Director of Public Works Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action and discussion of an ordinance amending Chapter 10 “Traffic Code”, to make Patricia Street one way from Lodge to College Main. Recommendation(s): Staff recommends approval of the ordinance amendment. Summary: The current operation for Lodge Street and Patricia Street is one-way northbound and one-way eastbound respectively. However, the recent abandonment of Lodge Street between Patricia Street and Church Avenue to the A&M Methodist Church has resulted in two city streets dead ending into each other and the only legal vehicular outlet is through the abandoned Lodge Street ROW. Since the A&M Methodist Church could prohibit motor vehicles from accessing this northern section of Lodge Street, this ordinance is being sent to the City Council to reverse the operation of Patricia from one-way eastbound to one- way westbound. This will allow vehicles to enter at Lodge Street and exit the area from Patricia Street. With the passage of this ordinance, devices and signage are planned for installation at the Lodge Street and Patricia Street intersection directing the northbound Lodge Street traffic onto Patricia Street, which will provide for continuous traffic flow from University Drive to College Main. Budget & Financial Summary: The “ONE WAY” signs are planned operation and maintenance expenses accounted for in the Public Works Traffic Operation budget. Attachments: 1. Ordinance 2. Project Location Map 179 O/group/legal/ordinance/amendmentform.doc Rev. 2/07 ORDINANCE NO. __________ AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10, “TRAFFIC CODE”, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, BY AMENDING SECTION TWO “TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES”, SUB-SECTION J “ONE-WAY STREETS AND ALLEYWAYS” TO INCLUDE PATRICIA STREET; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; DECLARING A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS: PART 1: That Chapter 10, “Traffic Code”, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, be amended as set out in Exhibit “A”, attached hereto and made a part of this ordinance for all purposes. PART 2: That if any provisions of any section of this ordinance shall be held to be void or unconstitutional, such holding shall in no way effect the validity of the remaining provisions or sections of this ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect. PART 3: That any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not less than Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) nor more than Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00). Each day such violation shall continue or be permitted to continue, shall be deemed a separate offense. Said Ordinance, being a penal ordinance, becomes effective May 14, 2008. PASSED, ADOPTED and APPROVED this ______ day of ________________________, 2008. APPROVED: ____________________________________ MAYOR ATTEST: _______________________________ City Secretary APPROVED: E-Signed by Angela M. DeLuca VERIFY authenticity with ApproveIt _______________________________ City Attorney 180 ORDINANCE NO.__________________ Page 2 c:\docume~1\chooks~1.cst\locals~1\temp\ordinance.doc Rev. 2/07 EXHIBIT “A” That the Traffic Control Device Inventory – Schedule VII as referenced in Chapter 10, “Traffic Code”, Section 2, “Traffic Control Devices,” Sub-section J, “One Way Streets and Alleyways” is hereby amended to include the following: “Patricia Street beginning at its intersection with College Main and ending at its intersection with Lodge Street to be one-way westbound.” 181 182 February 14, 2008 Regular Agenda Item 5 Church Avenue Phase II Design To: Glenn Brown, City Manager From: Mark Smith, Director of Public Works Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action and discussion of the design of the Church Avenue Phase II Project. Recommendation(s): Staff recommends approval of the design of the Church Avenue Phase II Project. Summary: At the meeting on December 4, 2007 Council directed staff to present the design of roadway projects to Council prior to advertising for bids. Staff will present the design and address any questions. Budget & Financial Summary: The budget for the Church Avenue Phase II Project is $1,841,489.00 ($1,687,063.00 2003 General Obligation Bond Funds, $103,313.00 Waste Water Utility Funds, and $51,113.00 Water Utility Funds). Attachments: 1. Project Location Map 183 184 February 14, 2008 Regular Agenda Item 6 1725 Harvey Mitchell – Public Utility Easement Abandonment To: Glenn Brown, City Manager From: Mark Smith, Director of Public Works Agenda Caption: Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion approving an ordinance vacating and abandoning 0.292 acre of public utility easement, which is located on Lot One of The Woodlands of College Station Subdivision according to the plat recorded in Volume 7420, Pages 255, 256 and 257 of the Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas. Recommendation(s): Staff recommends approval of the ordinance. Summary: The easement proposed to be abandoned is a 0.292 acre public utility easement, which is located on Lot One of The Woodlands of College Station Subdivision. There is no public infrastructure in this easement to be abandoned. Budget & Financial Summary: N/A Attachments: 1. Exhibit 1 - Vicinity Map 2. Exhibit 2 - Ordinance 3. Exhibit 3 - Ordinance Exhibit "A" 4. Exhibit 4 - Application for Abandonment 185 186 C:\DOCUME~1\CHOOKS~1.CST\LOCALS~1\Temp\Ordinance.doc ORDINANCE NO. _________________ AN ORDINANCE MAKING CERTAIN AFFIRMATIVE FINDINGS AND VACATING AND ABANDONING A 0.292 ACRE PORTION OF THE FIFTEEN FOOT WIDTH PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT, SAID PORTION LYING ON LOT ONE OF THE WOODLANDS OF COLLEGE STATION SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 7420, PAGES 255, 256 AND 257 OF THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS. WHEREAS, the City of College Station, Texas, has received an application for the vacation and abandonment of a portion of the Fifteen Foot Width Public Utility Easement, said portion lying on Lot One of the Woodlands of College Station Subdivision, according to the plat recorded in Volume 7420, Pages 255, 256 and 257, of the Official Records of Brazos County, Texas, as described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto (such portion hereinafter referred to as the “Easement”); and WHEREAS, in order for the Easement to be vacated and abandoned by the City Council of the City of College Station, Texas, the City Council must make certain affirmative findings; now therefore, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS: PART 1: That after opening and closing a public hearing, the City Council finds the following pertaining to the vacating and abandoning of the Easement described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part of this ordinance for all purposes. 1. Abandonment of the Easement will not result in property that does not have access to public roadways or utilities. 2. There is no public need or use for the Easement. 3. There is no anticipated future public need or use for the Easement. 4. Abandonment of the Easement will not impact access for all public utilities to serve current and future customers. PART 2: That the Easement as described in Exhibit “A” be abandoned and vacated by the City. 187 ORDINANCE NO. __________________ Page 2 C:\DOCUME~1\CHOOKS~1.CST\LOCALS~1\Temp\Ordinance.doc PASSED, ADOPTED and APPROVED this _______ day of _________________, 2008. APPROVED: ____________________________________ Mayor ATTEST: ______________________________ CONNIE HOOKS, City Secretary APPROVED: E-Signed by Carla A. Robinson VERIFY authenticity with ApproveIt ______________________________ City Attorney 188 ABANDONMENT OF EASEMENT CRAWFORD BURNETT SURVEY, A-7 BRAZOS COUNTY. TEXAS Fieldnotes to that certain easement over and across a 73.45 acre tract described in a Deed from 0. D. Butler Management Company et al to Woodlands of College Station LP, of record in Volume 7051, Page 158 of the Real Property Records of Brazos County, Texas (RPRBCT), being a portion of the Access and Utility Easement described in a conveyance from 0. D. Butler Family Partnership, LTE to City of College Station, Texas of record in Volume 3482, Page 230 RPRBCT and being described as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the said Access and Utility Easement located N 73" 55' 28" W 34.92 feet from an existing sanitary sewer manhole. Said point is located N 63" 40' 23" W 450.58 feet from a 112-inch iron rod found for the most southeastern corner of the said 73.45 acre tract in the northwesterly right of way of FM Highway No. 2818; THENCE S 89" 03' 17" E 38.31 feet to a point in a northeasterly line of the said Access and Utility Easement; THENCE N 73" 55' 28" W 367.36 feet along the northeasterly line of the said Access and Utility Easement to a point for corner; THENCE S 71" 43' 27" W 340.1 1 feet along a northwesterly line of the said Access and Utility Easement to a point forcorner; THENCE S 89" 12' 53" E 30.62 feet to a point in the center of the said Access and Utility Easement. From said point an existing sanitary sewer manhole bears N 71" 43' 27" E 32.87 feet; THENCE N 88" 40' 02 E 34.31 feet to a point in a southeasterly line of the said Access and Utility Easement; THENCE N 71" 43' 27" E 272.16 feet along a southeasterly line of the said Access and Utility Easement to a point for corner; THENCE S 73" 55' 28" E 293.67 feet along a southwesterly line of the said Access and Utility Easement to a point for corner; THENCE N 87" 56' 09" E 32.12 feet to the PLACE OF BEGINNING, and containing 0.292 acre, more or less. This description was prepared from a survey made on the ground under my supervision. GOODWIN'LASITER, INC. November 12,2007 I:\dovetail\65 1221 .easmtabandon.doc Page 1 of 1 189 \ \ WOODLANDS OF COLLEGE STATION, LP CALLED 73.45 ACRES VOLUME 7051, PAGE 158 \ \ E X I S T I N G M A N H O L E EXISTING MANHOLE -- -- - --- S 8S0t2'53" E 30.62' \ D P R O F E S S I O N A L L A N D S U R V E Y O R G O O D W I N - L A S I T E R , I N C . 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S M J O B N u m D: \651\651221\651221 A.dwg [ESMT ABANDONMENT] November 26, 2007 - 9: 21 am C R K G G B 1 " = 1 0 0 ' 6 5 1 2 2 1 1 9 0 PLZ Case No. *?-22 Y Date Submitted: q-35a7 CITY OF COLLEGE STATION I'LI~IIIII~ & Urrwlop~nrnf Snwicn d: q.0 ABANDONMENT OF PUBLIC KU~ ROW-OF-WAYIEASEMENT APPLICATION MINIMUM SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS $300 Abandonment of Public Right-of-way (ROW) / Easement application fee. 'f A completed copy of the attached Abandonment of Public ROW / Easement application. All exhibits processed (except for Exhibit No. 4, which will be processed by staff). ! I/ A copy of a recent (within 90 days) deed or title insurance policy showing the names of the owners, or, an older deed or title with a Nothing Further Certificate. I/ For unplatted property, a signed, sealed and dated metes and bounds description and a diagram of the property showing the location of the abandonment. ' For platted property, a copy of the plat showing the lot, block, subdivision, and recording information. / Corporate or partnership owners must furnish a copy of a corporate resolution or other proof of authority to sign on behalf of the corporation, partnership, or joint venture. i ADDRESS 1725 Harvey Mitchell Parkway, Colle~e Station, TX 77840 LEGAL DESCRIPTION Attached APPLICANT (Primary Contact for the Project): Name Josenhv~tai 1 Wl mnt wanies . cor Street Address 1550 Timothy Rd.. Suite 201 city Athens State GA Zip Code 30606 Phone Number 7061357-9100 ext. 3207 Fax Number PROPERTY OWNER'S INFORMATION (if different from above): Name bodlands of College Station, L.P. E-Mail i i ohnsan(athedovetailc0mpanies. car! Street Address 1550 Timothy Rd.. Suite 201 City Athens State r4, Zip Code 30606 Phone Number 6/357-910007 70 Fax Number The applicant has prepared this application and certifies that the facts stated herein and exhibits attached hereto are true and correct. WOODLANDS OF CO , L.P. BY: W STATION GP, LLC, its By: Thomas W. Scott, Member O!, 'LO, 07 Date Page 1 of 8 191 7. Such public right-of-wayieasement should be abandoned because: A new sanitary sewer easemnt was created by the Plat of The kodlands of College Station to replace the easement be in^. abandmed. 8. Such public right-of-wayleasement has been and is being used as follows: The easeriient is not currentlv beine: used. I swear that all of the information contained in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. WOODLANDS OF COLLEG N, L.P. BY: WOODLANDS OF E STATION GP, LLC, its general partner By: Thomas W. Scott. Member Address: 1550 Timothy R& Suite 201 Athens, Georgia 30606 Phone: 7061357-91 00 (ACKNOWLEDGMENT) THE STATE OF GEORGIA 5 B{~llccL; COUNTY OF GMWE 5 C This instrument was acknowledged before me on the 20% day of LXB~CM be{ ,2007, by Thomas W. Scott, Ill and David R. Mulkey, sole Members of WOODLANDS OF COLLEGE STATION, L.P., a 192 Application for Abandonment of a Public Right-of-WayIEasement Located: 1725 1J. Harvev Mitchell Pkwv.. Colle~e Station, a( 77840 EXHIBIT NO. 1 Attached are two sealed copies of the metes and bounds descri tion (dividin the area P ii in half) of the public right-of-wayleasement situated in The bJood ~~nds of Co ege Station, LP AdditionISubdivision to the City of College Station, Brazos County, Texas, sought to be abandoned. Page 4 of 8 193 ABANDONMENT OF EASEMENT CRAWFORD BURNETT SURVEY, A-7 BRAZOS COUNTY. TEXAS Fieldnotes to that certain easement over and across a 73.45 acre tract described in a Deed from 0. D. Butler Management Company et al to Woodlands of College Station LP, of record in Volume 7051, Page 158 of the Real Property Records of Brazos County, Texas (RPRBCT), being a portion of the Access and Utility Easement described in a conveyance from 0. D. Butler Family Partnership, LTE to City of College Station, Texas of record in Volume 3482, Page 230 RPRBCT and being described as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the said Access and Utility Easement located N 73" 55' 28" W 34.92 feet from an existing sanitary sewer manhole. Said point is located N 63" 40' 23" W 450.58 feet from a 112-inch iron rod found for the most southeastern corner of the said 73.45 acre tract in the northwesterly right of way of FM Highway No. 2818; THENCE S 89" 03' 17" E 38.31 feet to a point in a northeasterly line of the said Access and Utility Easement; THENCE N 73" 55' 28" W 367.36 feet along the northeasterly line of the said Access and Utility Easement to a point for corner; THENCE S 71" 43' 27" W 340.1 1 feet along a northwesterly line of the said Access and Utility Easement to a point forcorner; THENCE S 89" 12' 53" E 30.62 feet to a point in the center of the said Access and Utility Easement. From said point an existing sanitary sewer manhole bears N 71" 43' 27" E 32.87 feet; THENCE N 88" 40' 02 E 34.31 feet to a point in a southeasterly line of the said Access and Utility Easement; THENCE N 71" 43' 27" E 272.16 feet along a southeasterly line of the said Access and Utility Easement to a point for corner; THENCE S 73" 55' 28" E 293.67 feet along a southwesterly line of the said Access and Utility Easement to a point for corner; THENCE N 87" 56' 09" E 32.12 feet to the PLACE OF BEGINNING, and containing 0.292 acre, more or less. This description was prepared from a survey made on the ground under my supervision. GOODWIN'LASITER, INC. November 12,2007 I:\dovetail\65 1221 .easmtabandon.doc Page 1 of 1 194 Application for Abandonment of a Public Right-of-WaylEasement Located: 1725 M. Harvey Nitchell m., College Station, TX 77840 EXHIBIT NO. 2 Attached are two copies of a plat or detailed sketch of the public right-of-wayleasement sought to be abandoned in the above-mentioned application, showing the surrounding area to the nearest streets in all directions, abutting lots, the block or blocks in which the portion of the public right-of-wayleasement sought to be vacated is situated, and the addition or subdivision in which the portion of the public right-of-wayleasement sought to be abandoned is situated. Also, the names of record owners of the abutting lots are shown. Page 5 of 8 195 \ \ WOODLANDS OF COLLEGE STATION, LP CALLED 73.45 ACRES VOLUME 7051, PAGE 158 \ \ E X I S T I N G M A N H O L E EXISTING MANHOLE -- -- - --- S 8S0t2'53" E 30.62' \ D P R O F E S S I O N A L L A N D S U R V E Y O R G O O D W I N - L A S I T E R , I N C . E N G I N E E R S - A R C H I T E C T S S U R V E Y O R S 1 5 0 9 E M E R A L D P K W . . S U I T E 1 0 1 C O U E C E S T A T I O N . T E X A S 7 7 8 4 5 ' ( 9 7 9 ) 6 9 6 - 6 7 6 7 ' c t s x ~ w i n l a a i t u . c o m 1 6 0 9 2 C H E S T N U T S T . . S U I T E 2 0 % L U F K I N . T E X A S 7 5 9 0 1 ( 9 3 6 ) 6 3 7 - 4 9 0 0 s d m i n g o o d w i n l o s i t u . c o m 0 2 0 0 7 A L L R I G H T S R E S E R V E D B Y G O O O W N - L A S I T E R . I N C . U N A U T H O R I Z E D U S E O R R E P R O O U C l l O N I S P R O H I B I T E D W T H O U T W R I T T E N C O N S E N T F R O M G O O O W N - U S I T E R . I N C . 1 1 / ; 7 0 7 I M Y ( B I : r p p y o m ? S M J O B N u m D: \651\651221\651221 A.dwg [ESMT ABANDONMENT] November 26, 2007 - 9: 21 am C R K G G B 1 " = 1 0 0 ' 6 5 1 2 2 1 1 9 6 Applioation for Abandonment of a Public Right-of-WayIEasement Lacated: 1'25 rn Mfm tiv. Q.*lr.O#7 A-a Ch--~,+ ,ttwrDrr rro. o BY: Title MWiJ flruwaw, M- VERIZON TELEPHONE COMPANY BY: . Title SUDDENLINK COMMUNICATIONS Title .. BRYAN TWS UTILITIES BY: Title 197 ABANDONMENT OF EASEMENT CRAWFORD BURNElT SURVEY, A-7 BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS Fieldnolea Lo Ll~al ~~~rlcrir~ eascrrrlerlt over and across a 73.45 acre tract described in a n--~ L- n n n.-a-- aa..--a.-...4 e*+..,.*~~ -4 -1 4. IW--.II-..J- e-i~-~. cad:-.. I n. -r ,,,, 4 :,\#,I..,, vncr, n-,- ~rn -:AL- ---I I-L-~--L.. n ----- I- -~n ----- - - . -4:. I WACI~ \nrnDb I 1, WIII~ a ~ILIUII UI 111e wsti ~IIU UIIIIL~ caw~~ie~lt U~SGIIWU 111 d conveyance frnm 0 l3 RlNer Family Partnership, I TF tn Cii nf Cnllqc? Statinn, Te~m af roaord in Volume 3AB9, b=q+ 930 P.PP.QCT and boind doctrikod ac follewc: BCI-IIPJNIIY~ az a polnl In me sala ~ccess ana urtlny kasetnenr locarea N /uaa so' xu- 5-.+= hr null8 -81 rnl-u~tn aal1tral.y 6-1 ~tti~~tl~vlv. 0~10 #JVIII& IV IVWIPU 1-4 00- .IV' 29" s-v 4eo-eo r--& r. .... - 4.- !-.-I. :. -.. . -4 t-.....I r-. 11.- ...-- b ---LI.---L-... --...-. -r &I.- --#.I 7.1 A5 sere tnet in +he nhrthwd~riv rioht nf wsy nf FhA Uioh~arsy Nn 9AlR: THENCE S 89O 03' 17" E 38.31 feet to a point in a northeasterly line of the said Access and Utility Easement; THENCE N 73" 55' 28" W 367.36 feet alnnn the nnrtheast~rlv line nf the said Arr~sw ..... 11 llilil~ P-..- .........I... -. .... I.., a.. ....... u. THENCE S 71' 43' 27" W 340.1 1 feet along a northwesterly line of the said Access and Utility C~nmrrr?t tna point liir WI-I I~I, -8 Ib :+V.;-L -2 uv IL a> L aU.YL I--b IY YVII Ib II I b1IW SWLIbWI YI blIW Ld1U CK-WLb -1IY WUIIbY ............... Y ., . . .- 32.87 feet; mFNCF hl 7?o A?' 97' F 979.4F: f& alnng l+hn=ctnrly Iinn nf thn c=iA Am-cc -nr( WOll'Cy LQJGMQnT I0 O PVIIlk 10f UUI I ICil , 'Iht~ct N 87O 56' 09" E 32.12 feet to the PLACE OF BEGINNING, and containing 0.292 acre, more or less. This description was prepared from a survey made on the ground under my supervision. GOODWIN'US ITER, INC. Gary G. Brown, R.P.L.S. No. 4654 Lufkin, Texas November 12,2007 C;Wocuments and SeIdngs\bc Page I of l ..... let ~iles\0~K20\65 12fl.easmLbanhon I .doc 198 Application for Abandonment of EXHIBIT NO. 3 The undersigned public utility companies, using or entitled to use, under the terms and provisions of our respective franchises with the City of College Station, that portion of the public right-of-waylutility easement sought to be abandoned in the Application for Abandonment above referred to, do hereby consent to the abandonment of the described portion thereof. ATMOS ENERGY Title t VERIZON TELEPHONE COMPANY BY: Ti SUDDENLINK COMMUNICATIONS BY: Title BRYAN TEXAS UTILITIES BY: Title 199 Application for Abandonment of a Public Rlght~f-WayIEasement Located: The undenl ned public utility companies, ualng or entitled to urn, under the terns and 3 provisions o our respedve franchises with the Clty of College Station, that potlion of the public right-of-waylutility easement sought to be abandoned in the Appllfatlon for Abandonment above referred to, do hereby consent to the abandonment of the described portlon thereof. ATMOS ENERGY BY: Tltle VERlZON TELEPHONE COMPANY BY: Title . SUDDENLINK COMMUNICATIONS B BRYAN TWAS UTILITIES BY: Title 200 Application for Abandonmnt d a Public Rightsf-WaylEasemsnt - EXHIBFT NO, 3 The undersi rrsd pubtle utllify companies, using or enfitfed to use, under tha terms and 9 provisions o our respective franchises with the City of College Station. that portion of the public right&-wayiutility easement sought to be abandoned in the Application for Abandonment above referred to, do hereby consent to the abandonment of the described portion thereof. ATMOS ENERGY BY: Tifle - WRLLON TELEPHONE COMPANY BY: SUDDENLINK COMMUNICATIONS BY; fltb 201 10/18/2007 15:08 FAX 979 764 3452 COLLEGE STATION PUB.UTL. - Application for Abandonment of a Public Rightof-WayJEasement Located: 1725 N. Harvley Mitchell Play., ' College ~tatim, TX 77840 EXHIBIT NO. 4 The undersigned, City staff of the City of College Station, certify that they have carefully considered the Application for Abandonment of the public rightsf-wayleasement referred to above from the standpoint of City of College Station ordinances and with res ect to present and future needs of the City of College Station and see no objection to t R e requested abandonment from the City's standpoint. City o~~ollege Station City of College Station hre Marshal City of College Station Page 7 of 8 202 A icatiwr for Abandonment of a "k ublc Right-of-Way/Easement Located: 1725 N. Harvep. Mitchell Haw., ' Calle* Statim, TX 77840 EXHIBIT NO. 4 The undersigned, Ci staff d the CRy af College Station, certify that they have carefully r considered the App ication for Abandonment of the public right-of-wayleasement referred to above from the standpoint of City of College Station ordinances and with re ect to present and future needs of the City of College Station and see no objection to % e requested abandonment from the City's standpoint. City tn ineer City of b Uege Station ~iiy Bui'dlnEmcial of ohge Station zm$ Oflicial City College Station klectric Uepartment City of College Station City of College Station Water ServSces Department City of College Station Page 7 of 8 203 Application for Abandonment of a Public Right-of-WaylEasement Located: 1725 N. bey Mitchell pk~. CO~] - st~t inn. TX 77840 EXHIBIT NO. 5 The undersigned, owners of property abutting upon that portion of the public right-of- wayleasement named and described in the Application for Abandonment of a Public Right-of-WayIEasement referred to above, do hereby consent to such abandonment. NAME: N/A ADDRESS: NAME: ADDRESS: NAME: ADDRESS: NAME: ADDRESS: Page 8 of 8 204 February 14, 2008 Regular Agenda Item 7 1200 University Drive - Easement Abandonment To: Glenn Brown, City Manager From: Mark Smith, Director of Public Works Agenda Caption: Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion approving an ordinance vacating and abandoning 0.586 acre of public drainage easement, which is located on Lot 2, Block One of the Wheeler Subdivision, Phase Two according to the plat recorded in Volume 3490, Page 269 of the Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas. Recommendation(s): Staff recommends approval of the ordinance. Summary: The easement proposed to be abandoned is a 0.586 acre public drainage easement, which is located on Lot 2, Block One of the Wheeler Subdivision, Phase Two. There is no public infrastructure in this easement to be abandoned. Budget & Financial Summary: N/A Attachments: 1. Exhibit 1 - Vicinity Map 2. Exhibit 2 - Ordinance 3. Exhibit 3 - Ordinance Exhibit "A" 4. Exhibit 4 - Application for Abandonment 205 206 C:\DOCUME~1\CHOOKS~1.CST\LOCALS~1\Temp\Ordinance .doc ORDINANCE NO. _________________ AN ORDINANCE MAKING CERTAIN AFFIRMATIVE FINDINGS AND VACATING AND ABANDONING A 0.586 ACRE PORTION OF THE VARIABLE WIDTH PUBLIC DRAINAGE EASEMENT, SAID PORTION LYING ALONG LOT 2, BLOCK 1, OF THE WHEELER SUBDIVISION, PHASE TWO, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 3490, PAGE 269 OF THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS. WHEREAS, the City of College Station, Texas, has received an application for the vacation and abandonment of a portion of the variable Width Public Drainage Easement, said portion lying along Lot 2, Block 1, of the Wheeler Subdivision, Phase Two, according to the plat recorded in Volume 3490, Page 269, of the Official Records of Brazos County, Texas, as described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto (such portion hereinafter referred to as the “Easement”); and WHEREAS, in order for the Easement to be vacated and abandoned by the City Council of the City of College Station, Texas, the City Council must make certain affirmative findings; now therefore, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS: PART 1: That after opening and closing a public hearing, the City Council finds the following pertaining to the vacating and abandoning of the Easement described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part of this ordinance for all purposes. 1. Abandonment of the Easement will not result in property that does not have access to public roadways or utilities. 2. There is no public need or use for the Easement. 3. There is no anticipated future public need or use for the Easement. 4. Abandonment of the Easement will not impact access for all public utilities to serve current and future customers. PART 2: That the Easement as described in Exhibit “A” be abandoned and vacated by the City. 207 ORDINANCE NO. __________________ Page 2 C:\DOCUME~1\CHOOKS~1.CST\LOCALS~1\Temp\Ordinance .doc PASSED, ADOPTED and APPROVED this _______ day of _________________, 2008. APPROVED: ____________________________________ MAYOR ATTEST: ______________________________ City Secretary APPROVED: E-Signed by Carla A. Robinson VERIFY authenticity with ApproveIt ______________________________ City Attorney 208 FIELD NOTES 0.586 OF ONE ACRE OUT OF A CALLED 6.07 ACRE TRACT DESIGNATED AS LOT TWO, BLOCK ONE WHEELER SUBDIVISION VOLUME 3490, PAGE 269 RICHARD CARTER SURVEY, A-8 COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS March 1,2007 All that certain lot, tract or parcel of land being 0.586 of one acre of land situated in the RICHARD CARTER SURVEY, Abstract No. 8, Brazos County, Texas and being a part of a Called 6.07 Acre Tract designated as Lot Two, Block One of the Wheeler Subdivision according to the Final Plat recorded in Volume 3490, Page 269 of the Official Records of Brazos County, Texas, said 0.586 of one acre tract of land being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING at a 518" lron Rod Found for the most westerly comer, said corner being the most westerly corner of said Lot Two, Block One of the Wheeler Subdivision and being the most southerly corner of Lot 1 R, Block One of said Wheeler Subdivision, said corner being located in the northeast line of Lot One, Block One of One Lincoln Place of record in Volume 690, Page 175; THENCE N 57 " 19 ' 55 " E, along the common line between said Lot Two, Block One and Lot 1 R, Block One of Wheeler Subdivision at a distance of 316.52 feet, passing a W" lron Rod with Cap Found for an interior corner of said Lot Two, Block One, Wheeler Subdivision, and continuing for a total distance of 336.97 feet to a point for angle point; THENCE N 14 " 56 ' 37 " El a distance of 54.92 feet to a point for the most northerly corner, a W" Iron Rod Found for the most northerly corner of said Lot Two, Block One of Wheeler Subdivision bears N 45 " 59 ' 28 " E a distance of 322.52 feet; THENCE S 75 " 03 ' 23 " El a distance of 74.60 feet to a point for the most easterly corner; THENCE S 14 " 56 ' 37 " W, a distance of 62.19 feet to a point for angle point; THENCE S 57 " 19 ' 55 " W, a distance of 368.23 feet to a point for the most southerly corner, said corner being located in the southwest line of said Lot Two, Block One of Wheeler Subdivision and the northeast line of said Lot One, Block One of One Lincoln Place; THENCE N 45 " 29 ' 30 " W, along the common line between said Lot Two, Block One of Wheeler Subdivision and said Lot One, Block One of One Lincoln Place a distance of 61.53 feet to the PLACE OF BEGINNING AND CONTAINING AN AREA OF 0.586 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, according to survey performed during January 2007 under the supervision of H. Curtis Strong, Registered Professional Land Surveyor No. 4961. North orientation is based on rotating the southwest line of said Lot Two, Block One, Wheeler Subdivision to Plat Calls in Volume 3490, Page 269. 209 PROPFRM I INF & CURM DATA UNE DISTANCE I.D. BEARING (FT) L1 S 16' 47' 19" E 17.36 L2 N 7Y 13' 19' E 19.41 L3 N 67'44' 10" E 15.05' L4 S 17' 33' 41" E 22.90' CURE RADIUS 1.D. CHORD BEARING (FT) DELTA C1 S 61' 47' 00" E-35.35' 25.00 89'59'22" - n UNIVERSITY DRIVE I .M. 60 (VARIABLE HnDM RIGHT-OF-WAY) ----- I I N 14' 56' 37" E SCALE: 1" = 100' s 75' 03' 33" E WHEELER SUBDIVISION, PHASE TWO BLOCK 1. LOT 2 CAM0 6.07 ACRES (WLUME 3490. PACE 269) LOT 2, BLOCK 1 COI,LEGE STATION. 'PISXAS 77842 WHEELER SUBDIVISION, PHASE 2 EMAII, eavnKimcng~nnrrnrn COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS DRAWN BY: AJB OFFICE. (979) 600.0329 FAX . (979) fiwoo~~ RME NO. 197-0268 CHK BY: RAM X-2 210 For Office ,Use Only P&Z Case NO. CJ i 3$!) Date Submitted: f 1 ' ABANDONMENT OF PUBLIC ROW-OF-WAYIEASEMENT APPLICATION MINIMUM SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS d $300 Abandonment of Public Right-of-Way (ROW) / Easement application fee. 5 A completed copy of the attached Abandonment of Public ROW / Easement applicatio . 7 I All exhibits processed (except for Exhibit No. 4, which will be processed by staft). I / A copy of a recent (within 90 days) deed or title insurance policy showing the names of - , the owners, or, an older deed or title with a Nothing Further Certificate. I a For unpiatted property, a signed, sealed and dated metes and bounds description diagram of the property showing the location of the abandonment. J For platted property, a copy of the plat showing the lot, block, subdivision, and , information. Corporate or partnership owners must furnish a copy of a corporate resolution or othe proof of authority to sign on behalf of the corporation, partnership, or joint venture. ADDRESS -0 UA~IVESI~~ k. EK, LEGAL DEscRmoN LOT z,. DLW 4 SEBDIPS~K. PH. z (h. 34v4 k.2~) I city &EGG %TIM state TA. Zip Code 77Md 1 PROPERTY OWNER'S INFORMATION (if different from above): Name fl~~ ~EW k3eGR. &&So& 7?Zww E-Mail Street Address 1'719 HLTU~ City &S~DN state Z?. Zip Code 77006 Phone Number i713) 355' 5355 - FaxNumber (713) 355- /DBZ The applicant has prepared this application and certifes that the facts dated herein and exh attached hereto aie' the and correct. I , \a- 17 -07 [ Signature of Owner . Date ! 211 APPLICATI'ON FOR THE ABANDONMENT OF A PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAYIEASEMENT Date: OCYWB~~. I o? 2-7 Location of Right-of-WaylEasement to be Abandoned: Property Owner's Name & Address: mh. , /&. '30 RWAA G~E I Property Owner's Phone Number. (713) g55 - 5355 - i TO THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION: I The undersigned hereby makes application for the abandonment of that portion of /he above right-of-way particularly described in Exhibit No. 1, attached. In support of this application, the undersigned represents and warrants the following: I 1. The undersigned will hold the City of College Station harmless, and indemni4 it against all suits, costs, expenses, and damages that may arise or grow ou of such abandonment. P 2. Attached, ... marked Exhibit No. 1, are two sealed metes and bounds descriptidns of the area sought to be abandoned, prepared b$ a Registered Public Surveyor. I 3. Attached, marked Exhibit No. 2, are two copies of a plat or detailed sketch of that portion of the public right-of-wayleasement sought to be abandoned and the surrounding area to the nearest streets in all directions, showing the abutting tots and block, and the subdivision in which the above described right of- wayleasement is situated, together with the record owners of such lots. 7 I 4. Attached, marked Exhibit No. 3, is the consent of all public utilities to the ab donment. . 5. Attached, marked Exhibit No. 4, is the consent of the City of College Station to the abandonment. owners, except the following: (if none, so state) Q 6. Attached, marked Exhibit No. 5, is the consent of all the abutting prop, rty ! Page 1 of 8 212 -- fly -- -. - - . . 7. Such public right-of-wayteasement should be abandoned because: 8. Such public right-of-wayleasement has been and is being used as follows: 1 I . - - - I - I swear thst all of the information contained inthis application is true and correct to dhe best of my knowledge and belief. Owneh Name: M & b~w. WHEELE&~ &cc @OR AM- Owner's Address: 1 4/4 @#&& Y i Owner's Phone Number: 613) N S SS - 3555 i ! STATE OF TEXAS, -. .~. . . 1 COUN~ OF &$@% -1 ACKNOWLEDGMENT -- . - op fl5lzJ.d pbscibed and sworn to mre me, a Nota Puqic, this ?77k)L dai of ,2002.by, AE~EW &PEEK. (1 NotaQ Public in and for the State of Texas. I Page 3 of 8 213 Application for Abandonment of a Public Right-of-WayJEasement EXHIBIT NO. 1 Attached are two sealed copies of the metes and bounds descr' tion ( ividing the area in half) of the public right-of-wayleasement situated in bTZ, !&%I. WHEE AdditionISubdivisio~ to the City of College Station, Brazos Cdunty, TexaS, sought t% abandoned. Page 4 of 8 214 FIELD NOTES 0.586 OF ONE ACRE OUT OF A CALLED 6.07 ACRE TRACT DESIGNATED AS LOT TWO, BLOCK ONE WHEELER SUBDIVISION VOLUME 3490, PAGE 269 RICHARD CARTER SURVEY, A-8 COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS March 1,2007 All that certain lot, tract or parcel of land being 0.586 of one acre of land situated in the RICHARD CARTER SURVEY, Abstract No. 8, Brazos County, Texas and being a part of a Called 6.07 Acre Tract designated as Lot Two, Block One of the Wheeler Subdivision according to the Final Plat recorded in Volume 3490, Page 269 of the Official Records of Brazos County, Texas, said 0.586 of one acre tract of land being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING at a 518" lron Rod Found for the most westerly comer, said corner being the most westerly corner of said Lot Two, Block One of the Wheeler Subdivision and being the most southerly corner of Lot 1 R, Block One of said Wheeler Subdivision, said corner being located in the northeast line of Lot One, Block One of One Lincoln Place of record in Volume 690, Page 175; THENCE N 57 " 19 ' 55 " E, along the common line between said Lot Two, Block One and Lot 1 R, Block One of Wheeler Subdivision at a distance of 316.52 feet, passing a W" lron Rod with Cap Found for an interior corner of said Lot Two, Block One, Wheeler Subdivision, and continuing for a total distance of 336.97 feet to a point for angle point; THENCE N 14 " 56 ' 37 " El a distance of 54.92 feet to a point for the most northerly corner, a W" Iron Rod Found for the most northerly corner of said Lot Two, Block One of Wheeler Subdivision bears N 45 " 59 ' 28 " E a distance of 322.52 feet; THENCE S 75 " 03 ' 23 " El a distance of 74.60 feet to a point for the most easterly corner; THENCE S 14 " 56 ' 37 " W, a distance of 62.19 feet to a point for angle point; THENCE S 57 " 19 ' 55 " W, a distance of 368.23 feet to a point for the most southerly corner, said corner being located in the southwest line of said Lot Two, Block One of Wheeler Subdivision and the northeast line of said Lot One, Block One of One Lincoln Place; THENCE N 45 " 29 ' 30 " W, along the common line between said Lot Two, Block One of Wheeler Subdivision and said Lot One, Block One of One Lincoln Place a distance of 61.53 feet to the PLACE OF BEGINNING AND CONTAINING AN AREA OF 0.586 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, according to survey performed during January 2007 under the supervision of H. Curtis Strong, Registered Professional Land Surveyor No. 4961. North orientation is based on rotating the southwest line of said Lot Two, Block One, Wheeler Subdivision to Plat Calls in Volume 3490, Page 269. 215 Application for Abandonment of a Public Right-of-WaylEasement Located: 0- 586 nc &EIWWT (?#Q 2%) od &z &DU 1, UHW~Q %&&~DJ, EXHIBIT NO. 2 Attached are two copies of a plat or detailed sketch of the public right-of-wayleasement sought to be abandoned in the above-mentioned application, showing the surrounding area to the nearest streets in all directions, abutting lots, the block or blocks in which the portion of the public right-of-wayleasement sought to be vacated is situated, and the addition or subdivision in which the portion of the public right-of-wayleasement sought to be abandoned is situated. Also, the names of record owners of the abutting lots are shown. Page 5 of 8 216 PROPFRM I INF & CURM DATA UNE DISTANCE I.D. BEARING (FT) L1 S 16' 47' 19" E 17.36 L2 N 7Y 13' 19' E 19.41 L3 N 67'44' 10" E 15.05' L4 S 17' 33' 41" E 22.90' CURE RADIUS 1.D. CHORD BEARING (FT) DELTA C1 S 61' 47' 00" E-35.35' 25.00 89'59'22" - n UNIVERSITY DRIVE I .M. 60 (VARIABLE HnDM RIGHT-OF-WAY) ----- I I N 14' 56' 37" E SCALE: 1" = 100' s 75' 03' 33" E WHEELER SUBDIVISION, PHASE TWO BLOCK 1. LOT 2 CAM0 6.07 ACRES (WLUME 3490. PACE 269) LOT 2, BLOCK 1 COI,LEGE STATION. 'PISXAS 77842 WHEELER SUBDIVISION, PHASE 2 EMAII, eavnKimcng~nnrrnrn COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS DRAWN BY: AJB OFFICE. (979) 600.0329 FAX . (979) fiwoo~~ RME NO. 197-0268 CHK BY: RAM X-2 217 Application for Abandonment of a Public Right-of-WaylEasement 0~ LR 2, &X.R F GiaB %&DAAs,~. / EXHIBIT NO. 3 The undersigned public utility companies, using or entitled to use, under the terms and provisions of our respective franchises with the City of College Station, that portion of the public right-of-waylutility easement sought to be abandoned in the Application for Abandonment above referred to, do hereby consent to the abandonment of the described portion thereof. ATMOS ENERGY VERlZON TELEPHONE COMPANY SUDDENLINK COMMUNICATIONS Title P/amf h~ha-lcr Page 6 of 8 218 11/15/2007 08:OO FAX 979 764 3452 COLLEGE STAT1 ON PUB. UTL. Application for Abandonment of a Public Rightaf-WayEasement r~ LbTZ ~LDLY~wH~%~ S&B&O,S,N The undersigned, City staff of the City of College Station, certify that they have carefully considered the Application for Abandonment of the public right-of-wayleasement referred to above from the standpoint of City of College Station ordinances and with respect to present and future needs of the City of College Station and see no objection to the requested abandonment from the City's standpoint. Zmin Qfficial \ 9 Fire Marshal City o College Station City of CoRege Station ww City of College Station 219 11/13/07 TUE 15:26 FAX 979 764 3403 CS FIRE DEPT. Application for Abandonment of a Public Right-of-WayEasement au ,&% gLbL~$r<3~- %BD~O,S,W EXHIBIT NO. 4 The undersigned, City staff of the City of College Station, cerw that have carefully considered the Application for Abandonment of the public right-o 7 -way/easernent referred to above from the standpoint of City of College Station ordinances and with respect to present and future needs of the City of College Station and see no objection to the requested abandonment from the City's standpoint. Cily tTinaer Building Ofllcial City of allege Station Clty of College Station Fire Marshal $Ei?~%$A station City of College station Electric Department Water Services Department City of College Station City of College Station 220 11/14/2007 10:09 FAX 979 764 3452 COLLEGE STATION PUB.UTL. Application for Abandonment of a Public Right-of-WaylEasement 0.4 t&?, &OL~$WH~% %BP/~J/~/M EXHIBIT NO. 4 The undersigned, City staff of the City of College Station, certify that they have carefully considered the Application for Abandonment of the public right-of-wayleasement referred to above from the standpoint of City of College Station ordinances and with respect to present and future needs of the City of College Station and see no objection to the requested abandonment from the City's standpoint. City Engineer City of College Station zoning Official City of College Station Electn'c Department City of College Station Building Official City of College Station Fire Marshal City of College Station Page 7 of 8 . 221 Application for Abandonment of a Public Right-of-WaylEasement EXHIBIT NO. 5 The undersigned, owners of properly abutting upon that portion of the public right-of- wayleasement named and described in the Application for Abandonment of a Public Right-of-WayIEasement referred to above, do hereby consent to such abandonment. NAME: ADDRESS: NAME: ADDRESS: NAME: ADDRESS: NAME: ADDRESS: Page 8 of 8 222 February 14, 2008 Regular Agenda 8 Library Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment Appointments To: Glenn Brown, City Manager From: Connie Hooks, City Secretary Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding appointments to the Bryan College Station Library Board and the College Station Zoning Board of Adjustments. This item is on the agenda for City Council to appoint three College Station representatives on the Joint Library Board and one alternate member to the Zoning Board of Adjustments. Attachments: Membership list Library Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment Applications ZBA Applications Library (Delivered separately by email) 223 Bryan + College Station Public Library System Library Advisory Board 2/8/2008 Bryan Name Address Telephone Appointment Expiration Place 2 Carroll Johnson 700 E. 21st Street 822-3553 3/1/2005 12/31/2005 Bryan, Texas 77803 1/1/2006 12/31/2007 bcarrollj2003@yahoo.com Place 4 Helen Kunz 7101 Oak Forest Drive 774-7595 1/1/2008 12/31/2009 Bryan, TX 77808 Place 6 Sonia Gangotena 3803 Sunnybrook 846-3451 (h)1/1/2007 12/31/2008 Bryan, TX 77803 mgangotena@blinn.edu Place 8 James Bradford 1534 Bennett 775-5448 (h)1/1/2003 12/31/2004 Bryan, TX 77802 845-7165 (w)1/1/2005 12/31/2006 jcbradford@tamu.edu 1/1/2007 12/31/2008 College Station Name Address Telephone Appointment Expiration Place 1 Larry Ringer 4717 St. Andrews 690-7047 (h)Jan-98 Jan-00 President College Station, TX 77845 Jan-00 Jan-02 ringer@stat.tamu.edu Jan-02 Jan-04 Jan-04 Jan-06 Jan-06 Jan-08 Place 3 Mary Fran Troy 1002 Rose Circle 696-2614 (h)Jan-06 Jan-08 College Station, TX 77840 845-0579 (w) mftroy@tamu.edu Place 5 Katherine Edwards 313 Pershing 696-4281 (h)Jul-05 Jan-07 College Station, TX 77840 845-6293 (w)Jan-07 Jan-09 kedwards@tamu.edu Place 7 vacant 224 Bryan + College Station Public Library Advisory Board Absentee Report - 2006-2007 College Station Members 17-Jan-06 21-Mar-06 16-May-06 18-Jul-06 19-Sep-06 14-Nov-06 Larry Ringer P P P P A P Katherine Edwards P P P P P P Mary Fran Troy P P P A P P 14-Feb-07 20-Mar-07 15-May-07 17-Jul-07 18-Sep-07 13-Nov-07 Larry Ringer P P P P P P Katherine Edwards P P A P P P Mary Fran Troy P P P A P P 225 Zoning Board of Adjustments (5 members, 3 alternates) Staff Liaison: Lance Simms Name Original Appt. Address Phone Jay Goss, Chair 6/08 2000 306 Lee College Station 77840 764-6950 (H) 268-4343 (W) 268-5323 (F) Joshua Benn 6/09 2004 4420 Edinburgh College Station 77845 690-1628 (H) 846-4726 (W) John Richards 6/08 2000 1210 Munson College Station 77840 696-6095 (H) Denise Whisenant 6/08 2005 2512 Sumter Dr. College Station 77845 485-0788 (H) 458-4773 (W) Donald Braune 6/09 2004 300 Stoney Hills Ct. College Station 77845 690-6215 (H) Thomas Mather 6/08 (alternate) 2006 3303 Fredrick College Station 680-1109 (H) 458-1130 (W) Vacancy (alternate) Duties and Responsibilities Hears and decides appeals for interpretations, special exceptions, and variances to the terms of the zoning ordinance as well as use permits. Other duties are outlined in the ordinances and statutes from which it is created. Membership 226 Each member shall be a resident and qualified voter of the City of College Station. Members shall serve for two-year terms. Meetings Meetings are held the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. Authority Local Government Code 211.008 (V.T.C.S.) and City Ordinance No. 1638 adopted March 13, 1986. 227 228 From: "City of College Station -" <info@ci.college-station.tx.us> To: <chooks@cstx.gov> Date: 2/1/2008 9:25:54 PM Subject: Response to Apply For A Citizen Committee Form Name: Date Submitted: 2/1/2008 9:21:34 PM Apply For A Citizen Committee Name: Robert Hunter Home Address: 1011 Lyceum Court Telephone: 979-268-2000 Fax: E-mail: hunter@oldhamgoodwin.com College Station Resident for ____ years: 10 Subdivision: University Preserve Voter Registration Number: Business Owner: Yes Business Name: The Oldham Goodwin Group, LLC Occupation: Commercial Real Estate/ Development Work Address: 809 University Drive East Ste. 101 A Work Telephone: 979-268-2000 Work Fax: Work E-mail: hunter@oldhamgoodwin.com Education: Bachelor of Science Economics Texas ATM University Position Sought (No. 1 being most preferable and No. 3 being least preferable): Design Review Board, Zoning Board of Adjustments, If you currently serve on any other committees, boards or commissions, please list them here: Design Review Board Please list any experience or interest that qualifies you to serve in the position desired: In compliance with Chapter 552, Government Code (Public Information Act), information related to the applicant's home address, home telephone number, and e-mail address shall be made available to the public, unless the applicant chooses not to release the information. Release information?: Yes CC: <vcasares@cstx.gov>, <bnugent@cstx.gov> 229 From: Susan Manna To: Becky Nugent; Connie Hooks Date: 1/22/2008 8:31:27 AM Subject: Fwd: Response to Apply For A Citizen Committee >>> "City of College Station -" <info@ci.college-station.tx.us> 1/18/2008 4:02 PM >>> Form Name: Date Submitted: 1/18/2008 3:59:13 PM Apply For A Citizen Committee Name: Jason Downs Home Address: 1215 mullins ct. Telephone: 9796909397 Fax: E-mail: odie_holly@hotmail.com College Station Resident for ____ years: 2years Subdivision: alexandria Voter Registration Number: Business Owner: No Business Name: Occupation: manager Work Address: 475-a graham rd. Work Telephone: 9796909191 Work Fax: Work E-mail: jdowns@ewing1.com Education: Position Sought (No. 1 being most preferable and No. 3 being least preferable): Parks and Recreation Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustments If you currently serve on any other committees, boards or commissions, please list them here: Please list any experience or interest that qualifies you to serve in the position desired: In compliance with Chapter 552, Government Code (Public Information Act), information related to the applicant's home address, home telephone number, and e-mail address shall be made available to the public, unless the applicant chooses not to release the information. Release information?: Yes 230