HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/25/2008 - Regular Agenda Packet - City Council (3)Mayor Councilmembers
Ben White John Crompton
Mayor Pro Tem James Massey
Lynn McIlhaney Dennis Maloney
City Manager Lawrence Stewart
Glenn Brown David Ruesink
Agenda
College Station City Council
Regular Meeting
Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 7:00 PM
City Hall Council Chamber, 1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas
1. Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation, Consider absence request.
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 City Council workshop and regular
meetings, September 11, 2008; City Council Special Meeting, August 25, 2008.
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b. Presentation, possible action, and discussion Semi-Annual Report on Impact Fees 92-01, 97-01,
97-02B, 99-01, 03-02, and consideration for a Resolution to support and execute a Compliance
Certification Letter to the Attorney General.
c. Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding the authorization of payment from the
Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency (BVSWMA) Fund for a City of Bryan Compost
Operations Invoice in the amount of $80,000.00.
d. Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding approval of a contract with Polaris Library
Systems, in an amount not to exceed $75,000 for the City of College Station’s portion of the Polaris
Library Systems contract, to provide an integrated library computerized system consisting of
hardware, software and related services for the Bryan College Station Public Library System using
Doak Estate Charitable Trust funds.
e. Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding a resolution to approve contract #08-284 in
an amount not to exceed $229,510.00 with Envirosolve, Inc. to provide Household Hazardous
Waste Collection Services.
f. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding approval of an agreement with the Carter
Lake Water Supply Corp. for the City to own and operate the Carter Lake Wastewater treatment
plant and wastewater collection system, at no cost.
g. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Resolution approving a contract with
JAMAL Building Systems, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $78,000, for the construction of a new,
affordable single-family residence at 1123 Phoenix Street using federal HOME Investment
Partnership Grant (HOME) funds.
h. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Resolution approving a contract with
JAMAL Building Systems, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $85,000, for the construction of a new,
affordable, single-family residence at 1208 Phoenix Street using federal HOME Investment
Partnership Grant (HOME) funds.
i. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Change Order No. 1 to the professional
services contract with Mitchell & Morgan, LLP (Contract No. 07-201) in the amount of $5,400.00.
j. Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding approval of Resolution adopting the
inerlocal government agreement with Brazos County for the conduct and management of a joint
election to be held on November 4, 2008.
k. Discussion and possible action to approve purchase requests for FY'09, items exempt from
competitive bidding as described more fully in Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 252.022;
and other expenditures for interlocal contracts or fees mandated by state law that are greater than
$50,000.
l. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an animal housing agreement with the
Brazos Animal Shelter.
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m. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an animal control agreement with Texas
A&M University.
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 ordinance amending the
Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Single-Family Residential, Medium Density to Planned
Development for 3.31 acres located 510 Chimney Hill, generally located west of the
intersection of Arguello Drive and Chimney Hill Drive.
2. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on an ordinance adopting the City of College
Station 2008-2009 Budget; and presentation, possible action and discussion ratifying the
property tax increase reflected in the budget.
3. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on approval of an ordinance adopting the City of
College Station 2008-2009 advertised ad valorem tax rate of $0.450000 per $100 assessed
valuation.
4. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an ordinance amending Chapter 11,
"Utilities" Section 2, "Water and Sewer Services," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
College Station, Texas having the effect of raising rates for water service by implementing a
conservation rate system for Residential customers and a 10% rate increase for Commercial
customers.
5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an ordinance amending Chapter 11,
“Utilities” Section 4, “Electric Service” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College
Station, Texas having the effect of raising rates for electric services an average of nine percent
(9%) and adding renewable wind rates.
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6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an ordinance annexing 1.02 acres on
Rock Prairie Road West under the exempt status.
7. Presentation, possible action and discussion of the City’s new Facebook page.
8. Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding the acceptance of the final report from
Quimby McCoy Preservation Architecture, LLP (Contract #07-89) regarding an inventory and
survey of historical structures and places within the older neighborhoods to the south and east
of the Texas A&M University campus, and identification of potential landmarks and historic
districts in these areas.
9. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the City’s appointments to the Brazos
Animal Shelter’s Board of Directors..
10. Adjourn.
If litigation issues arise to the posted subject matter of this Council Meeting an executive session will
be held.
APPROVED:
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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, September 25, 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 this 22nd day of September, 2008 at 1:00 pm.
E-Signed by Connie Hooks
VERIFY authenticity with ApproveIt
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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 September 22, 2008 at 1:00 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______________________________________
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Subscribed and sworn to before me on this the _____day of ________________, 2008.
______________________________
Notary Public – Brazos County, Texas My commission expires: ___________
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3517 or (TDD) 1-800-735-2989. Agendas may be viewed on www.cstx.gov . Council meetings are
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Consent Agenda Item No. 2b
Impact Fees Semi-Annual Report and Compliance Certification
To: Glenn Brown, City Manager
From: Mark Smith, Director of Public Works
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action, and discussion Semi-Annual Report on
Impact Fees 92-01, 97-01, 97-02B, 99-01, 03-02, and consideration for a Resolution to
support and execute a Compliance Certification Letter to the Attorney General.
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends approval of the Resolution.
Summary: The attached Impact Fee Semi-Annual Report is provided to the City Council in
accordance with the Texas Local Government Code Chapter 395.058. In short, the City of
College Station currently has five impact fee areas where all associated utility construction
is complete. Earlier this year four of five impact fees were updated by Council in
accordance with State Law. The remaining impact fee 03-02 is currently being analyzed by
our consultant Rimrock for a 5-year update.
Additionally the Texas Local Government Code Chapter 395.082 requires an Annual
Certification Letter from the City to the Texas Attorney General by the last of day of City’s
fiscal year stating simply that the City’s impact fee program in compliance with State Law.
The Planning and Zoning Commission serves as the Impact Fee Advisory Committee per the
City of College Station Code of Ordinances Chapter 15: Impact Fees. On September 4,
2008 the Advisory Committee discussed and unanimously recommended support the Semi-
Annual Report and Compliance Certification Letter to be forwarded to City Council for
consideration.
Budget & Financial Summary: N/A
Attachments:
1. 8/27/08 Impact Fee Semi-Annual Report
2. Resolution
3. Compliance Certification Letter to the Attorney General
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1101 Texas Avenue South, P.O. Box 9960
College Station, Texas 77842
Phone 979.764.3570 / Fax 979.764.3496
MEMORANDUM
DATE: August 27, 2008
TO: Planning and Zoning Commission
FROM: Alan Gibbs, P.E., City Engineer
SUBJECT: Semi-Annual Report – Impact Fees 92-01, 97-01, 97-02B, 99-01, 03-02
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. More specifically, the advisory
committee is established to:
1. Advise and assist the City in adopting Land Use assumptions.
2. Review the Capital Improvements Plan and file written comments.
3. Monitor and evaluate implementation of the Capital Improvements Plan.
4. File semi-annual reports with respect to the progress of the Capital
Improvements Plan.
5. Advise the City Council of the need to update or revise the Land Use
Assumptions, Capital Improvements Plan, and Impact Fees.
Currently the City of College Station has five impact fees in existence of which all
associated construction is complete. Earlier this year four of five impact fees were
updated by Council in accordance with State Law. The remaining impact fee 03-02 is
currently being analyzed by our consultant Rimrock for a possible 5-year update. The
following is a current status report for each of the five impact fees:
92-01 Sanitary Sewer (Graham Road ) ( 508 ac. ) __ $316.07/LUE
This fee was initially implemented in 1992 at $152.18 /LUE and was revised in
1996 to $289.77/LUE after approval of updated Land use Assumptions and Capital
Improvements Plan ( CIP ), revised again to the $232.04/LUE in 2000 and to the
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current amount earlier this year. The CIP consists of three phases originally
estimated at $543,000 which have all been completed at a combined cost of
$473,518.72. Fees collected over the last 6 months are $0.00 for total amount of
$315,128.45 (per Account #250-0000-101.00-00).
97-01 Sanitary Sewer (Spring Creek – Nantucket ) ( 2000 ac.) ___$98.39/LUE
This fee was implemented in December 1997 at $349.55/LUE and was revised to
the current amount earlier this year. The CIP consists of Phase I (east of Hwy 6 )
and Phase II (west of Hwy 6 ). Phase I estimated to cost $1,000,000 was
completed in 1999 at a cost of $631,214.59. Phase II is estimated to cost
$1,350,000 which was completed at a cost of $813,752.00. The total actual cost
was $1,444,966.59. Fees collected over the last 6 months are $20,364.45 for total
amount of $500,843.65 (per Account #251-0000-101.00-00).
97-02B Sanitary Sewer ( Alum Creek – Pebble Hills ) ( 608 ac. ) $59.42/LUE
This fee was implemented in December 1997 at 243.38/LUE and was revised to
the current amount earlier this year. The CIP consisted of running a 15" sanitary
sewer line from the south end of the College Station Business Park westerly along
Alum Creek to the east ROW of Highway 6. The project was estimated to cost
$390,000 and was completed in 1999 at a cost of $214,270.87. Fees collected
over the last 6 months are $973.52 for total amount of $19,564.76 (per Account
#252-0000-101.00-00).
99-01 Water ( Harley )( 158 ac. ) __ $769.91/LUE
This fee was implemented in April 1999 at $550.00/LUE and was revised to the
current amount earlier this year. The CIP consists of running an 18" water line
south along the east ROW of Highway 6 approximately 4800'. The line was
estimated to cost $312,000 (the impact fee is based on an 8" line @ $165,000 ). A
2400' section of the 18" line was constructed in 1999 from the south end at a total
cost of $342,977.73. Fees collected over the last 6 months are $0.00 for total
amount of $7,789.15 (per Account #240-0000-101.00-00).
03-02 Sanitary Sewer (Steeplechase) (715 acres) $300.00/LUE
This fee was initially implemented in June 2003 at $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.
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Fees collected over the last 6 months are $5,400.00 for total amount of $6,609.65
(per Account #253-0000-101.00-00).
The Texas Local Government Code Chapter 395.082 requires an annual certification
letter from the City to the Texas Attorney General stating essentially that the City’s
impact fee program in compliance with state law which is now due. With your direction,
this Semi-Annual Report and the noted Compliance Certification Letter will be forwarded
to City Council for their information and the Mayor’s execution of the certification.
Attachment:
“Compliance Certification Letter”
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O/group/legal/resolutions/narcotics.doc
9/19/2008
RESOLUTION NO. ____________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE
STATION, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE
COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION LETTER TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
CERTIFYING THE CITY IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH CHAPTER 395, LOCAL
GOVERNMENT CODE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of College Station, Texas, has implemented impact fees
in accordance with Chapter 395 of the Texas Local Government Code; and
WHEREAS, the City is required to submit a written certification verifying compliance with
Chapter 395 of the Texas Local Government Code to the Attorney General each year; and
WHEREAS, the Impact Fee Advisory Committee acted on September 4, 2008, unanimously
recommending the required Compliance Certification Letter be forwarded to City Council for
consideration for execution; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS:
PART 1: That the City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute the Compliance
Certification Letter to the Attorney General.
PART 2: 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
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COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION LETTER
September 25, 2008
Attorney General Greg Abbott
Office of the Attorney General
PO Box 12548
Austin, TX 78711_2548
Dear Attorney General Abbott:
This statement certifies compliance with Chapter 395, Local Government Code for the City of
College Station, Texas.
Sincerely,
_______________________________
Ben White
Mayor
City of College Station
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September 25, 2008
Consent Agenda Item No. 2c
City of Bryan Compost Operations Payment Authorization
To: Glenn Brown, City Manager
From: Mark Smith, Director of Public Works
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding the
authorization of payment from the Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency
(BVSWMA) Fund for a City of Bryan Compost Operations Invoice in the amount of
$80,000.00.
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends approval of the authorization.
Summary: This item will authorize payment in the amount of $80,000.00, for the Fiscal
Year 2008 Bryan Compost Facility Costs, which is a non- departmental expenditure in the
FY2007-2008 BVSWMA approved budget. The expenditure partially compensates the City of
Bryan for the Compost Facility operating deficit, as the continued operation of the facility
provides a saving in airspace at the Rock Prairie Road Landfill. The BVSWMA Policy Advisory
Board approved the BVSWMA budget on August 23, 2007, and City of College Station
Council approved the BVSWMA budget on September 13, 2007. As this payment is in
excess of $50,000, it will require the approval of the Bryan City Council.
Budget & Financial Summary: Funds are available and budgeted in the Brazos Valley
Solid Waste Management Agency Fund.
Attachments:
1. City of Bryan Compost Operations Payment Invoice
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Consent Agenda Item No. 2d
Bryan+College Station Public Library System Computer
Software Contract Approval Presentation
To: Glenn Brown, City Manager
From: Marco A. Cisneros, Director, Parks and Recreation
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding approval of a
contract with Polaris Library Systems, in an amount not to exceed $75,000 for the City of
College Station’s portion of the Polaris Library Systems contract, to provide an integrated
library computerized system consisting of hardware, software and related services for the
Bryan+College Station Public Library System using Doak Estate Charitable Trust funds.
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends approval of the Polaris Library Systems
contract effective October 1, 2008.
Summary: The Bryan+College Station Public Library System currently uses a Horizon –
Sirsi/Dynix operating software system to operate its library system functions. This includes
the books and other materials inventory and check-out system for all of the libraries in its
system, including the College Station Ringer Library. This system has been in use in some
form or fashion since 1957. With the speed of changing technologies and software
improvements today, this system is no longer able to be supported by the software provider
and needs to be replaced with a total system upgrade for the library operating system.
Polaris Library Systems software is the preferred system in use by many other library
systems in Texas. Dallas, Weatherford, Plano, Arlington, Deer Park and McKinney are just a
few of the library systems that have migrated from the Sirsi/Dynix software to the Polaris
software.
Budget & Financial Summary: The computerized library operating system cost for the
entire library system is estimated at approximately $150,000 with College Station sharing
half the cost of the project with the City of Bryan. Funds have been budgeted in the
amount of $75,000 from the Restricted Gifts Account Fund for FY 08-09 that includes
donations from the Doak Estate Charitable Trust. The City of Bryan would invoice the City
of College Station for its portion of the contract payment, and the City of Bryan would then
pay Polaris Library Systems the contract amount. This funding is contingent upon the
approval of the proposed FY 08-09 Operating Budget that includes the College Station
Ringer Library budget and becomes effective October 1, 2008.
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Consent Agenda Item No. 2e
Contract for Household Hazardous Waste Collection Services
To: Glenn Brown, City Manager
From: Mark Smith, Director of Public Works
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding a resolution to
approve contract #08-284 in an amount not to exceed $229,510.00 with Envirosolve, Inc.
to provide Household Hazardous Waste Collection Services.
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends approval of the contract.
Summary: This purchase is for collection and disposal services for household hazardous
waste. The Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency (BVSWMA) in cooperation with
the City of Bryan and City of College Station Sanitation Division conducts a semi-annual
event at the TAMU University Services Building. These events (each spring and fall) allow
individual households in the Brazos Valley to bring their household hazardous wastes free of
charge. The contractor is responsible for disposing of these wastes in accordance with all
local, state, and federal environmental laws. The contractor is also responsible for
submitting to BVSWMA a detailed analysis of all the waste collected and the disposal
methods used.
Envirosolve, Inc. was the lowest of three responding bidders for Invitation to Bid #08-88,
which opened on August 18, 2008. This is an annual contract to supply BVSWMA with
collection, categorization, packaging, transportation, recycling and disposal services for
household hazardous waste. This 2008 contract #08-284 is in an amount not to exceed
$229,510.00 for two events. The 2007 contract amount was $179,474.00 and the actual
amount spent for the last two events was $145,980.19. BVSWMA will only be charged for
the actual amount of waste received, processed, and disposed of by the contractor.
Budget & Financial Summary: Funds are available and budgeted in the Brazos Valley
Solid Waste Management Agency Fund. As this contract is in excess of $50,000, it will
require the approval of the Bryan City Council.
Attachments:
1. HHW Collection Resolution
2. HHW Collection Bid Tabulation
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RESOLUTION NO._______________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS, APPROVING A CONTRACT FOR THE COLLECTION OF HOUSEHOLD
HAZARDOUS WASTE AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS.
WHEREAS, the City of College Station, Texas, solicited bids for the Collection of Household
Hazardous Waste; and
WHEREAS, the selection of Envirosolve, Inc. is being recommended as the lowest responsible
bidder for the services related to the Collection of Household Hazardous Waste ; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of College Station, Texas:
PART 1: That the City Council hereby finds that Envirosolve, Inc. is the lowest
responsible bidder.
PART 2: That the City Council hereby approves the contract with Envirosolve, Inc.
for $229,510.00 for the labor, materials and equipment required for the
Collection of Household Hazardous Waste.
PART 3: That the funding for these services shall be as budgeted from the Brazos
Valley Solid Waste Management Agency Account in the amount of
$229,510.00
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
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September 25, 2008
Consent Agenda Item No. 2f
Carter Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant Agreement
To: Glenn Brown, City Manager
From: Dave Coleman, Director of Water Services
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding approval of an
agreement with the Carter Lake Water Supply Corp. for the City to own and operate the
Carter Lake Wastewater treatment plant and wastewater collection system, at no cost.
Recommendation: Staff recommends Council approve this agreement.
Summary: On 29 March 2008, the City annexed the Carter Lake area. Approximately 20
of the homes in this area have sewer service provided by a small lagoon treatment plant,
owned by the Carter Lake Water Supply Corporation (CLWSC). The Annexation Service Plan
included the City taking over the wastewater treatment plant, wastewater collection system,
and the associated customers, easements, and Certificate of Public Convenience and
Necessity (CCN).
Staff has negotiated an agreement at no cost, whereby the City will obtain everything
required for complete operation of the wastewater treatment process, including all
equipment, infrastructure, easements, customer information, and the CCN certificate. Staff
is satisfied that all the required documentation has been provided, and that applications to
change the CCN to the City will be properly made to TCEQ. If City Council approves, then
the residents of this area will become City sewer customers as of October 1, 2008.
These customers will be charged the “package plant” sewer rate, which is a flat monthly fee
of $40. In the future, as surrounding areas develop and sewer mains are installed in the
vicinity of this treatment plant, the City will extend those lines, put these customers on the
City collection system, and take the lagoons out of service. At that time, these customers
will be charged the sewer fees for households that are outside the City water service area,
where sewer fees are determined by demonstrated historical water usage. Once the City
takes the lagoons completely out of service, the City’s easement for the property will be
cancelled, and full use of the property will be restored to the CLWSC or its assigns.
Staff recommends approval of this agreement, since it will fulfill the City’s commitment
under the Annexation Service Plan.
Budget & Financial Summary: Funds for the operation of this plant are included in the
FY-09 Wastewater Operations budget.
Attachment:
Agreement
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Consent Agenda Item No. 2g
New Affordable Housing Construction Contract for 1123 Phoenix
To: Glenn Brown, City Manager
From: David Gwin, Director of Economic and Community Development
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Resolution
approving a contract with JAMAL Building Systems, Inc. in an amount not to exceed
$78,000, for the construction of a new, affordable single-family residence at 1123 Phoenix
Street using federal HOME Investment Partnership Grant (HOME) funds.
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends approval of the Resolution awarding the contract
to the lowest responsible bidder meeting City of College Station Bid Documents and
Contract Requirements, JAMAL Building Systems, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $78,000.
Summary: On September 4, 2008, two (2) bid proposals were received in response to Bid
No. 08-92 for the construction of a new, single-family residence at 1123 Phoenix Street.
Both bids were considered. A copy of the bid tabulation for the project is attached for
reference. Twenty (20) vendors requested bid packets and plans for this project during the
bid period. Once construction is complete, the property will be sold to an income-eligible
homebuyer meeting the City’s program requirements. Federal HOME grant funds will be
used to construct the dwelling and may include down-payment assistance to eligible home
buyers. This project will allow the City to obligate federal funds that must be reserved by
the end of this fiscal year.
NOTE: Per Down Payment Assistance (DAP) program requirements, a lien will be placed on
the property to keep the property from being leased or rented. The lien will ensure that the
property remains "owner-occupied" for the duration of the mortgage loan.
Budget & Financial Summary: Funding for this project will come entirely from the City's
federal HOME funds, as allocated in the current fiscal year's Economic & Community
Development Budget. HOME grant funds may only be used for affordable housing projects
and activities. With the exception of staff program delivery costs, the majority of this
project’s costs will be returned to the Economic and Community Development budget when
an eligible buyer purchases the property.
Attachments:
1 - Resolution - 1123 Phoenix Street
2 - Bid Tabulation - 1123 and 1208 Phoenix Street
3 - Project Location Map - 1123 Phoenix Street
4 – Photo of Comparable Home Constructed by the City – 1124 Carolina
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Attachment 2 – Bid Tabulation 1123 and 1208 Phoenix Street
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Attachment 3: Project Location Map - 1123 Phoenix Street
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Attachment 4: Photo of Comparable Homes Constructed by the City
1124 Carolina
111 Luther
118 Southland
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RESOLUTION NO. __________________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS, APPROVING A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF
FUNDS.
WHEREAS, the City of College Station, Texas, solicited bids for the construction of a new,
single-family residence located at 1123 Phoenix Street, College Station, Brazos County, Texas;
and
WHEREAS, the selection of Jamal Building Systems, Inc. is being recommended as the lowest
responsible bidder for the construction of the residence; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS:
PART 1: That the City Council hereby finds that Jamal Building Systems, Inc. is the lowest
responsible bidder.
PART 2: That the City Council hereby approves the contract with Jamal Building Systems,
Inc. in an amount not to exceed $78,000.00 for the labor and materials required
for the improvements related to the construction of the residence.
PART 3: That the funding for this Project shall be as budgeted from the College Station
Economic & Community Development Fiscal Year 2007 Budget, in an amount
not to exceed $78,000.00.
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 Mary Ann Powell
VERIFY authenticity with ApproveIt
City Attorney
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Consent Agenda Item No. 2h
New Affordable Housing Construction Contract for 1208 Phoenix
To: Glenn Brown, City Manager
From: David Gwin, Director of Economic and Community Development
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Resolution
approving a contract with JAMAL Building Systems, Inc. in an amount not to exceed
$85,000, for the construction of a new, affordable, single-family residence at 1208 Phoenix
Street using federal HOME Investment Partnership Grant (HOME) funds.
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends approval of the Resolution awarding the contract
to the lowest responsible bidder meeting City of College Station Bid Documents and
Contract Requirements, JAMAL Building Systems, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $85,000.
Summary: On September 4, 2008, two (2) bid proposals were received in response to Bid
No. 08-93 for the construction of a new, single-family residence at 1208 Phoenix Street.
Both bids were considered. A copy of the bid tabulation for the project is attached for
reference. Fifteen (15) vendors requested bid packets and plans for this project during the
bid period. Once construction is complete, the property will be sold to an income-eligible
homebuyer meeting the City’s program requirements. Federal HOME grant funds will be
used to construct the dwelling and may be used to provide down-payment assistance to the
buyer. This project will allow the City to obligate federal funds that must be reserved by the
end of this fiscal year.
NOTE: Per Down Payment Assistance (DAP) program requirements, a lien will be placed on
the property to keep the property from being leased or rented. The lien will ensure that the
property remains "owner-occupied" for the duration of the mortgage loan.
Budget & Financial Summary: Funding for this project will come entirely from the City's
federal HOME funds, as allocated in the current fiscal year's Economic & Community
Development Budget. HOME grant funds may only be used for affordable housing projects
and activities. With the exception of staff program delivery costs, the majority of this
project’s costs will be returned to the Economic and Community Development budget when
an eligible buyer ultimately purchases the property.
Attachments:
1 - Resolution - 1208 Phoenix Street
2 - Bid Tabulation – 1123 and 1208 Phoenix Street
3 - Project Location Map – 1208 Phoenix Street
4 – Photo of Comparable Home Constructed by the City – 1124 Carolina
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Attachment 2 – Bid Tabulation 1123 and 1208 Phoenix Street
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Attachment 3: Project Location Map - 1208 Phoenix Street
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Attachment 4: Photo of Comparable Homes Constructed by the City
1124 Carolina
111 Luther
118 Southland
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RESOLUTION NO. ____________________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS, APPROVING A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF
FUNDS.
WHEREAS, the City of College Station, Texas, solicited bids for the construction of a new,
single-family residence located at 1208 Phoenix Street, College Station, Brazos County, Texas;
and
WHEREAS, the selection of JAMAL Building Systems, Inc. is being recommended as the
lowest responsible bidder for the construction of the residence; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS:
PART 1: That the City Council hereby finds that JAMAL Building Systems, Inc. is the
lowest responsible bidder.
PART 2: That the City Council hereby approves the contract with JAMAL Building
Systems, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $85,000.00 for the labor and materials
required for the improvements related to the construction of the residence.
PART 3: That the funding for this Project shall be as budgeted from the College Station
Economic & Community Development Fiscal Year 2007 Budget, in an amount
not to exceed $85,000.00.
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 Mary Ann Powell
VERIFY authenticity with ApproveIt
City Attorney
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September 25, 2008
Consent Agenda Item No. 2i
Change Order to the Professional Services Contract
for the Bee Creek LOMR
To: Glenn Brown, City Manager
From: Chuck Gilman, Director of Capital Projects Department
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Change Order
No. 1 to the professional services contract with Mitchell & Morgan, LLP (Contract No. 07-
201) in the amount of $5,400.00.
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends approval of Change Order #1 in the amount
of $5,400.
Summary: This change order is for the extension of the Bee Creek flood study model to
include two additional locations along Bee Creek and Tributary B for incorporation into the
FEMA Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) submittal. The LOMR study will revise floodplain
mapping on Bee Creek from Southwest Pkwy to its confluence with Carter’s Creek and on
Tributaries A and B from Texas Ave and FM 2818, respectively, to their confluences with Bee
Creek. The mapping will reflect changes to the floodplain as a result of the Bee Creek
Combined Channel Improvements Project. This modeling has a high probability of removing
several homes from the FEMA 100-year floodplain.
Budget & Financial Summary: Funds in the amount of $92,000 are budgeted and
available for this project. The original contract amount is $73,120. Change order No. 1 will
result in a net increase of 7.39% of the professional services contract.
Attachments: 1.) Change Order No. 1
2.) Project Location Map
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September 25, 2008
Consent Agenda Item No. 2j
Interlocal Agreement with Brazos County
November 4, 2008 Election
To: Glenn Brown, City Manager
From: Connie Hooks, City Secretary
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding approval of
Resolution adopting the interlocal government agreement with Brazos County for the
conduct and management of a joint election to be held on November 4, 2008.
Recommendation(s):
Approve
Summary: City Council authorized the calling of a bond election on August 20, 2008 and a
Charter amendment election on August 25, 2008 to be held on the same day as the General
election, November 4, 2008. A joint election with Brazos County will be cost effective and
convenient for the voters of both entities.
Budget & Financial Summary: Cost to the City of College Station for Brazos County to
conduct the election is estimated at $35,000. Funds are available in the City Secretary’s FY
09 proposed budget.
Attachments:
Resolution
Interlocal Agreement
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RESOLUTION NO. _______________________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS; ADOPTING AN INTERLOCAL GOVERNMENT AGREEMENT WITH BRAZOS
COUNTY FOR THE CONDUCT AND MANAGEMENT OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE
STATION BOND ELECTION AND CHARTER AMENDMENT ELECTION TO BE HELD
ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2008.
WHEREAS, Brazos County will conduct a general election on Tuesday November 4, 2008; and
WHEREAS, the City of College Station called for a Bond Election and Charter Amendment
Election to be held on the same day; and
WHEREAS; the parties to this agreement desire that a joint election be held that is cost effective
and convenient for the voters of both entities; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS:
PART 1: That the interlocal government agreement shall be jointly signed by both parties
which outline the terms and conditions upon which said election shall be
conducted.
PART 2: That this resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage.
ADOPTED this 25th day of September, A.D. 2008.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
City Secretary MAYOR
APPROVED:
E-Signed by Harvey Cargill
VERIFY authenticity with ApproveIt
City Attorney
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INTERLOCAL GOVERNMENT AGREEMENT
Joint Election
This agreement is made this _____ day of ___________________, 2008, by and between Brazos County (“the
County”) and the City of College Station (“the City”).
WHEREAS, Brazos County will conduct a general election on Tuesday, November 4, 2008; and
WHEREAS, the City of College Station has called for a Bond Election to be held within the city limits
of College Station, Texas; and
WHEREAS, the City of College Station has called for a Charter Amendment Election to be held within
the city limits of College Station, Texas; and
WHEREAS, Brazos County and the City of College Station will hold elections on the same day; and
WHEREAS, the parties to this agreement desire that a joint election be held that is cost effective and
convenient for the voters of the entities;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED that a joint election will be held by the County and the City
under the following terms and conditions, and the parties hereto agree with said conditions:
1. That there shall be one ballot that contains all appropriate races and propositions available for
qualified voters of the two entities.
2. That there shall be one set of voting equipment to be used at the common polling places.
3. That election forms to be used and records to be maintained in a manner convenient and adequate to
record and report the results of the election for the County and the City.
4. That the joint tabulation of the precinct results shall be in a manner to facilitate the independent
canvass of returns by the two entities.
5. That each entity shall be responsible for the preparation, publication and Spanish translations of its
own Notice of Election and Order of Election.
6. That the implementation, conduct and management of said election shall be by the Brazos County
Clerk. The Brazos County Clerk is hereby designated as the Chief Election Official and Early
Voting Clerk for the two entities for the elections to be held on November 4, 2008. The
implementation, conduct and management of the election shall include, but not be limited to:
A. The securing of qualified individuals to serve as election judges for each polling place.
B. The securing of locations and facilities where the election is to be conducted.
C. The securing of the election materials and supplies requisite to the proper administration of
the election, and the programming and preparation of DRE voting equipment to be used in
the election.
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D. The securing of a contract with Texas Voting Systems, Inc., for election services and
supplies.
E. The Brazos County Clerk will be responsible for the conduct of joint early voting by
personal appearance and by mail, with the Brazos County Courthouse, Arena Hall, Galilee
Baptist Church, Memorial Student Center, and Grace Bible Church as the location for early
voting by personal appearance.
7. The amount to be paid by the City to the County for services rendered by the County in the
November 4, 2008, election is:
A. Brazos County will first fund all costs in full, other than the publication of each entity’s
Notice of Election.
B. The City of College Station will reimburse the County for certain costs as follows.
One-half (1/2) the cost for payment of the early voting election workers. The locations are,
the Brazos County Courthouse, Arena Hall, Galilee Baptist Church, Memorial Student
Center, and Grace Bible Church.
C. One half (1/2) the cost of paid to Texas Voting Systems for election services and supplies.
D. Each entity shall fund one-half (1/2) the expenses of the election day polling places within
the City limits, when that entity has items appearing on the ballot for that precinct.
E. One-half (1/2) of the cost of publication for all jointly required notices.
F. The cost of two (2) rental of DRE voting equipment used in the precinct in which the City
has items appearing on the ballot for that precinct.
G. One-half (1/2) the cost of the Early Ballot Board, Central Counting Station, and the
tabulation supervisor and data processing manager.
H. Administrative fee of 10% as allowed in the Texas Election Code.
8. Each entity shall be responsible for any necessary submissions to the U.S. Department of Justice for
preclearance under the Federal Voting Rights Act.
9. The financial obligations of the parties under this agreement are payable from current revenues of
the respective parties.
10. That the undersigned are the duly authorized representatives of the parties’ governing bodies, and
their signatures represent adoption and acceptance of the terms and conditions of this agreement.
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APPROVED AND AGREED this ______ day of __________________________, 2008.
BRAZOS COUNTY
_________________________________________
Karen McQueen, County Clerk
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Mayor City Attorney
Attest:
______________________________________
City Secretary
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September 25, 2008
Consent Agenda Item No. 2k
Annual Exemptions
To: Glenn Brown, City Manager
From: Jeff Kersten, Chief Financial Officer
Agenda Caption: Discussion and possible action to approve purchase requests for FY'09, items
exempt from competitive bidding as described more fully in Texas Local Government Code, Chapter
252.022; and other expenditures for interlocal contracts or fees mandated by state law that are
greater than $50,000.
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends approval of the purchase requests as listed.
Summary: The following are purchases that are exempt from competitive bidding in accordance
with Local Government Code 252.022 (a) (7) (A); and other purchases greater than $50,000
available from one source.
The following purchase requests are available from only one source and thereby exempt from
competitive bidding in accordance with LGC 252.022 (a)(7) (A) Items that are available from only
one source because of patents, copyrights, secret processes, or other natural monopolies:
U.S. Postmaster (postage - IT/Mail) FY09-$60,000; FY08-$110,000
The following purchase requests are available from one source and thereby exempt from
competitive bidding in accordance with LGC 252.022 (a)(7) (D) captive replacement parts or
components for equipment, computer software and hardware maintenance and equipment lease
and maintenance:
Sungard Public Sector (H T E application maintenance) FY09-$157,972
EnRoute Emergency System LLC (formerly GEAC) (application software
upgrade/maintenance - Public Safety System) FY09 $138,996; FY08-$130,000
The following purchase requests are considered professional services and thereby exempt from
competitive bidding in accordance with LGC 252.022 (a)(4) procurement for personal, professional,
or planning services:
Bickerstaff, Heath Attorneys (water issues including land purchase & condemnation)
FY09-$300,000; FY08-$500,000
Mathews & Freeland (CCN/groundwater issues) FY09-$150,000; FY08-$150,000
Mathews & Freeland (well permit issues) FY09-$100,000
Coats, Rose Ryman and Lee Attorneys (land acquisition lawsuit) FY09-25,000; FY08-
$15,000
Coats, Rose Ryman and Lee Attorneys (subrogation lawsuit) FY09-$35,000
Bickerstaff, Heath Attorneys (BVSWMA condemnations) FY09-$25,000; FY08-
$75,000
Bruchez, Goss Attorneys (BVSWMA condemnations) FY09-$50,000; FY08-$50,000
CME Testing (geotechnical testing services) FY09-$50,000; FY08-$50,000
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Terracon (geotechnical testing services) FY09-$75,000; FY08-$50,000
Joe Orr Surveying (land surveying) FY09-$100,000; FY08-$100,000
JMP (land agent/acquisition) FY09-$100,000; FY08-$50,000
Jo Ann Mikeska Sette dba J. Mikeska & Co. (real estate appraisal services) FY09-
$100,000; FY08-$100,000
The following purchases are available from one source and thereby exempt from competitive
bidding in accordance with LGC 252.022 (a) (7) (c) gas, water, and other utility service.
City of Bryan (utilities for Wells 1-7, two shallow wells & Sandy Point Pump Station)
FY09-$1,200,000; FY08-$1,050,000
City of Bryan (purchase or water for well #4) FY09-$150,000; FY08-$120,000
Verizon (local phone services) FY09-$100,000; FY08-$150,000
The following purchases are made pursuant to interlocal agreements with various agencies:
ILA with City of Bryan for Library services:
Bryan Public Library (operational expenses for CS Public Library) FY09-$995,701;
FY08-$840,301
Bryan Public Library (Bryan and College Station book money) FY09-$80,000; FY08-
$80,000
ILA with the Texas Building and Procurement Commission (State Contract):
AT&T Wireless (formerly Cingular) (DIR)(wireless phone/data) FY09-$76,000; FY08-
$100,000
The following purchase requests are for mandated state fees to the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality (TCEQ), and the Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District.
TCEQ (quarterly disposal and permitting fees - BVSWMA) FY09-$400,000; FY08-
$400,000
TCEQ (inspections/assessments, permitting fees - W/WW) FY09-$75,000; FY08-
$67,500
BV Groundwater Conservation District FY09-$175,000; FY08-$175,000
Budget & Financial Summary: Funds are either available and budgeted for each of the listed
purchase requests in the fiscal year 2008-2009 budget in various funds of the City or if necessary
will be made available by proposing an appropriate budget amendment or contingency transfer.
Attachments: None
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September 25, 2008
Consent Agenda Item No. 2l
Brazos County Animal Shelter Housing Agreement
To: Glenn Brown, City Manager
From: Michael Ikner, Chief of Police
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an animal
housing agreement with the Brazos Animal Shelter.
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends approval of the agreement.
Summary: The City of College Station and the Brazos Animal Shelter have operated under
an animal housing agreement established in 1991. Since that date, changes in leadership
and procedures have occurred in both agencies. Furthermore, the previous agreement was
a multi-jurisdictional agreement while this proposed agreement is solely between the City of
College Station and the Brazos Animal Shelter.
This agreement outlines the roles, responsibilities and associated costs with regard to
animal sheltering needs.
Budget & Financial Summary: An annual resolution delineating sheltering costs will be
passed each fiscal year. Shelter costs for the past three years have remained constant at
$65,334. Proposed costs for FY09 are $71,214 and are included in police budget.
Attachments:
1. City of College Station-Brazos Animal Shelter Housing Agreement
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September 25, 2008
Consent Agenda Item No. 2m
Animal Control Services Agreement with Texas A&M University
To: Glenn Brown, City Manager
From: Michael Ikner, Chief of Police
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an animal
control agreement with Texas A&M University.
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends approval of the agreement.
Summary: Historically, the City of College Station has provided animal control services to
Texas A&M on an as needed basis. However, due to possible increase in demand, it has
been decided to formalize this agreement.
This agreement outlines the roles, responsibilities and associated per call costs with regard
to the provision of animal control services for Texas A&M. The City of College Station’s
responsibilities include bite reports, investigations, capture of animals and their
transportation to the Brazos Animal Shelter.
Budget & Financial Summary: TAMU will pay the City of College Station $100 for each
call for service. The City will invoice TAMU each month for services rendered.
Attachments:
1. City of College Station-Texas A&M University Animal Control Agreement
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September 25, 2008
Regular Agenda Item No. 1
Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Randall’s University Park, Lot 3R-2
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
ordinance amending the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Single-Family Residential,
Medium Density to Planned Development for 3.31 acres located 510 Chimney Hill, generally
located west of the intersection of Arguello Drive and Chimney Hill Drive.
Recommendation(s): The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously
recommended approval at their September 4, 2008 meeting. Staff also recommended
approval.
Summary:
REVIEW CRITERIA
1. Changed or changing conditions in the subject area or the City: This item was
originally heard by the Planning and Zoning Commission in April, 2008 for a change to
Residential Attached. At the public hearing, a number of residents from the Chimney Hill
neighborhood expressed concerns about the density and compatibility of townhome and
multi-family use adjacent to the Chimney Hill neighborhood. The applicant withdrew the
request prior to a decision by Council in order to meet with representatives from the
neighborhood about the proposal. They are now requesting a change to Planned
Development for an attached residential product built at a density comparable to single-
family medium density.
The current designation of Single Family Residential, Medium Density has been in place
on this property since the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan in 1997. This area along
the Bryan border is primarily built out with a mix of housing units including single family
detached homes, townhomes, and duplexes, along with office and retail uses. The
Chimney Hill subdivision and Chimney Hill Business Park were platted and developed in
the early 1980s. The size of the tract, its adjacency to commercial and redeveloping
duplex area, and the presence of overhead electric lines makes detached single-family
development on the tract unlikely.
This tract borders park property located along the Bryan border which currently does not
have access from College Station streets. The development of this tract will provide
access to the park. Other than the park, this is the only large vacant tract left in the
Chimney Hill area. The subject property has been included in several replats of the area,
and is identified as Planned Unit Development on those plats. Since the adoption of the
Comprehensive Plan, several lots on Cooner Street have redeveloped with duplexes, as
well as a new bank in the Albertsons shopping center.
2. Compatibility with the remainder of the Comprehensive Plan: The proposed land
use is similar to the uses that are existing on Chimney Hill Drive. The south side of
Chimney Hill Drive is developed with patio homes and townhomes with rear alley access
that is shared with the businesses to the south, and is zoned R-3, Townhomes. The
streets that take access to the north of Chimney Hill Drive are all detached homes,
zoned R-1, Single Family. The area zoned for R-3 was built out at a density of 6.8
dwelling units per acre, well within the allowable density of an R-1 zoning district. The
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proposed planned development is intended to promote the development of townhome or
detached single-family uses at a gross density similar to medium-density single-family,
at 3 to 6 dwelling units per acre.
Budget & Financial Summary: N/A
Attachments:
1. Draft Planning and Zoning Commission meeting minutes, September 4, 2008
2. Ordinance
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MINUTES
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
Thursday, September 4, 2008
at 7:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers
1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman John Nichols, Bill Davis, Noel Bauman,
Paul Greer, Doug Slack, Thomas Woodfin and Hugh Stearns
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: None
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Senior Planner Lindsay Boyer, Staff Planner Jason
Schubert, Transportation Planner Joe Guerra, City Engineer Alan Gibbs, Assistant
Directors Lance Simms and Gabriel Elliott, First Assistant City Attorney Carla Robinson,
Action Center Representative Carrie McHugh and Staff Assistants Nicole Padilla and
Brittany Caldwell
5. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Comprehensive
Land Use Plan Amendment for 3.31 acres from Single-Family Residential,
Medium Density to Planned Development for the property located at 510
Chimney Hill Drive generally located west of the intersection of Chimney Hill
Drive and Arguello Drive. Case #08-00500174 (LB)
Lindsay Boyer, Senior Planner, presented the Comprehensive Land Use Plan
Amendment and recommend approval with the following purpose statement: This
Planned Development is intended to provide for the orderly transition between
retail and single-family detached and/or single-family attached residential
development not to exceed a gross density of 3 to 6 dwelling units per acre. She
stated that there was a new traffic count done and there was a reduction of traffic
on Arguello Drive.
Chairman Nichols opened the public hearing.
Eric Mach, Tucker Mach Development, stated that he changed his rezoning
request from the previous rezoning request to accommodate the surrounding
community.
Nancy Berry, Chimney Hill Improvement Association, stated that she was
comfortable with the development, but concerned about vehicular traffic.
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Chairman Nichols closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Davis stated that pedestrian access was needed from Cooner
Street.
Commissioner Davis motioned to recommend approval with the purpose
statement. Commissioner Bauman seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0).
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September 25, 2008
Regular Agenda Item No. 2
Fiscal Year 2008 - 2009 Budget Adoption
To: Glenn Brown, City Manager
From: Jeff Kersten, Chief Financial Officer
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action, and discussion on an ordinance adopting
the City of College Station 2008-2009 Budget; and presentation, possible action and
discussion ratifying the property tax increase reflected in the budget.
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends the City Council approve the ordinance adopting
the proposed 2008-2009 budget with any changes the Council wishes to include. A
summary of changes the City Council has discussed will be presented to the Council for
consideration.
Staff also recommends the City Council ratify the property tax increase reflected in the
budget.
Summary: There are two actions in this agenda item.
First is the consideration of the 2008 - 2009 proposed budget. The City Council received
the proposed budget on August 18, 2008 and held budget workshops on August 20, August
21, September 3, September 4 and September 8. The City Council held a public hearing on
the proposed budget on September 11. The charter requires that the City Council adopt a
budget no later than September 27.
The City Council will need to include any proposed revisions to the budget in the motion to
adopt the budget.
The second action is ratification of the property tax increase reflected in the budget. This
action is required due to new legislation approved earlier this year. House Bill 3195 amends
the local government code to say the following:
"(c) Adoption of a budget that will require raising more revenue from property
taxes than in the previous year requires a separate vote of the governing
body to ratify the property tax increase reflected in the budget. A vote under
this subsection is in addition to and separate from the vote to adopt the
budget or a vote to set the tax rate as required by Chapter 26, Tax Code, or
other law."
The proposed budget will result in additional property tax revenues over last year totaling
$2,102,252, or 10.5%, and of that amount $1,281,796 is tax revenue to be raised from
new property added to the tax roll this year.
The proposed tax rate is $0.4394 per $100 assessed valuation which is the same as the FY
2007-2008 tax rate.
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Budgetary and Financial Summary: The following is an overall summary of the proposed
budget.
Subtotal Operation and Maintenance: $196,555,178
Subtotal Capital: 45,649,073
Total Proposed Budget: $242,204,251
Attachments:
1. FY 09 Budget Ordinance
2. Attachment A
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE 2008-09 FISCAL YEAR AND
AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES AS THEREIN PROVIDED.
WHEREAS, a proposed budget for the fiscal year October 1, 2008, to September 30, 2009, was
prepared and presented to the City Council and a public hearing held thereon as prescribed by law
and the Charter of the City of College Station, Texas, notice of said hearing having first been duly
given; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed and amended the proposed budget and changes as
approved by the City Council have been identified and their effect included in the budget; now
therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS:
PART 1: That the proposed budget as amended by the City Council of the City of College
Station, which is made a part hereof to the same extent as if set forth at length herein, is hereby
adopted and approved, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the City Secretary in College
Station, Texas.
PART 2: That authorization is hereby granted for the expenditure of the same under the
respective items contained in said budget with the approved fiscal procedures of the City.
PART 3: That the City Manager and his authorized and designated employees, at his
discretion, be, and are hereby authorized to sign or release utility easements; to negotiate and sign
documents related to the settlement of disputed assessments for paving, weed mowing,
demolition, and other disputes based on legal questions of whether the assessments are
enforceable or other extenuating circumstances; to sign contracts and documents authorizing the
payment of funds and to expend public funds for expenditures that are $50,000 or less; to sign
change orders authorizing the expenditure of funds pursuant to SECTION 252.048 of the TEXAS
LOCAL G OVERNMENT C ODE or as provided in the original contract document. The intent of this
section is to provide the ability to conduct daily affairs of the City which involve numerous
decisions of a routine nature.
PART 4: That the City Manager and his authorized and designated employees, at his
discretion, be, and are hereby, authorized to provide for transfers of any unexpended or
unencumbered appropriation balance within each of the various departments in the General Fund
and within any other fund of the City and to authorize transfers of Contingent Appropriations
within a fund up to an amount equal to expenditures that are $15,000 or less.
PART 5: That the City Council hereby approves the funding for the outside agencies and
organizations in this budget and authorizes the City Manager and his authorized and designated
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employees, at his discretion, to sign contracts and documents authorizing the payment of funds,
and to expend public funds for expenditures that are $50,000 or less that have been expressly
approved and appropriated in this budget, as set out in Appendix J of the Approved 2008-09
Fiscal Year Budget.
PART 6: That the City Council hereby approves the funding and the purchases that are
made pursuant to interlocal agreements as provided by CHAPTER 271, SUBCHAPTERS (D) AND (F)
of the TEXAS LOCAL G OVERNMENT C ODE, in this budget and authorizes the City Manager and his
authorized and designated employees, at his discretion, to sign contracts and documents
authorizing the payment of funds, and to expend public funds that have been expressly designated,
approved, and appropriated in this budget, as set out in the 2008-09 Fiscal Year Equipment
Replacement Fund, and Attachment “A” to this Ordinance.
PART 7: That this ordinance shall become effective immediately after passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 25th DAY OF September , 2008.
APPROVED:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Secretary
APPROVED:
E-Signed by Harvey Cargill
VERIFY authenticity with ApproveIt
City Attorney
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Ordinance No. __________Page 3
Potential FY09 Technology Purchases through GSA Schedule 70,
HGAC, TXMAS or Texas Department of Information Resources Purchases
Estimated
ITEM Quantity Unit Cost Projected Total
Scheduled Replacement/Repair/Additions
Replacement PCs 70 1,200.00 84,000.00
Replacement Monitors 50 190.00 9,500.00
Replacement Printers 15 2,200.00 33,000.00
Replacement Laptops 25 2,000.00 50,000.00
Printer replacement Parts 20,000.00
PC Replacement Parts (Video Cards, Hard Drive & Memory)25,000.00
Network Support Services (hours)100 110.00 11,000.00
Replace 3 servers 315,500.00 46,500.00
Replace 2 servers 2 6,000.00 12,000.00
Server replacement parts 20,000.00
Server OS replacement 10,000.00
Estimated Additional Desktop Software 80,000.00
Includes but not limited to New & Upgrade
versions of Adobe Acrobat, PageMaker,
Photoshop Illustrator, Premier, Audition,
Microsoft Publisher, Windows XP,
Frontpage, Project, Visio, Vstudio.net,
AutoCAD, ESRI ArcGIS, Crystal, Corel
Draw, Cognos, Novell
Microsoft Office 2007 Upgrade Software 103,000.00
Police Department Renovation (network & phones)10,000.00
Handheld Radio Battery Replacement 10,000.00
Computer Network Maint. and Equipment Replacement 55,500.00
Motorola Radio Repair/Replacement 35,000.00
Telephone Repair/Replacement 25,000.00
Fiber installations to Sandy Point Pump Station 65,000.00
Fiber installation on Texas Avenue 30,000.00
Fiber installation to Thomas Pool and Adamson Lagoon 20,000.00
ATM Network Replacement Project Equipment 300,000.00
BVWACS radio equipment purchases 4,000,000.00
CSU Conference Facility Phone, Computer, and A/V equipment 40,000.00
Municourt Upstairs Phone and Computer Network equipment 25,000.00
Rebanding Project Radio Equipment 10,000.00
SCADA Replacement Water 77,980.00
SCADA Replacement Wastewater 54,018.00
Water new Lift Stations 27,363.00
New Construction (Well #8 & cooling tower drives)209,350.00
Subtotal - Scheduled Replacement 5,498,211.00
Service Level Adjustments
SLA - new position equipment 211,988.00
includes desktop pc, extended warranty,
network card, added memory, monitor,
laptop, printer, standard software, additional
phones and radios
SLA - Process Control (SCADA) Asset Center and Management 15,000.00
SLA - Panasonic Toughbooks and software (2)13,900.00
Subtotal - Service Level Adjustments 240,888.00
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Unscheduled Replacements/Additions
Estimated Additional PC setups 25 2,100.00 52,500.00
not identified specifically in budget
includes but not limited to: Monitor, network card,
extended warranty, added memory
Estimated Standard Desktop Software 25 415.00 10,375.00
not identified specifically in budget
Includes but not limited to: Microsoft
Office 2007, Norton Antivirus,
Microsoft Windows client access license
Estimated Additional Desktop Software 45,000.00
Includes but not limited to New & Upgrade versions of
Adobe Acrobat, PageMaker, Photoshop
Illustrator, Premier, Audition
Microsoft Publisher, Windows XP
Frontpage, Project, Visio, Vstudio.net
AutoCAD, ESRI ArcGIS, Crystal
Corel Draw, Cognos, Novell
Estimated Additional Printers/Plotters 40,000.00
Estimated Memory upgrades 300 100.00 30,000.00
includes: desktop pc's, printers
laptops
Estimated PC misc. parts 15,000.00
includes: CD Burners, hard drives
modems, network cards, DVD Burner
mice, network cables
Estimated Monitor upgrades 30,000.00
includes: Flat Panel and larger
than 19" monitor
Estimated Additional Scanners 10 1,200.00 12,000.00
Estimated Additional Laptops/Toughbooks 20 4,000.00 80,000.00
Estimated Network Upgrades 50,000.00
Sub-Total Unscheduled Replacement/Additions 364,875.00
Phone System Maintenance
Cisco Authorized Vendor (Calance, NWN, etc.)35,000.00
Subtotal - Phone System Maintenance 35,000.00
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Network Software on Master License Agreement (MLA)
Border Manager - 652 nodes 4,564.00
GroupWise - 255 additional mailboxes 5,745.00
Novell Open Workgroup Suite (1Zen/1Groupwise/1 ODES) -620 35,960.00
Netware ODES - 160 additional nodes 3,955.00
ZenWorks Asset Management -620 nodes 2,480.00
ZenWorks Patch Management - 620 nodes 5,580.00
Subtotal - Network Software on MLA 58,284.00
PC Hardware and Software Maintenance
Symantec Norton Antivirus\Ghost 13,550.00
HP Printer Maintenance 3,227.00
AutoCAD 10,484.00
Barracuda Spam/Spyware 1,745.00
Subtotal - PC Software Maintenance 29,006.00
IBM Hardware and Software Maintenance
Hardware Maintenance (2 i5s and 2 p-series)19,922.00
i5 Software Subscription and Support 2 7,595.00
AIX Software Subscription and Support 2 1,334.00
Subtotal - IBM Hardware and Software Maintenance 28,851.00
GIS Software Maintenance
ArcInfo Concurrent Use License Annual Maintenance (Primary 1)3,000.00
ArcInfo Concurrent Use License Annual Maintenance (Secondary 9)10,800.00
Primary Maintenance for ArcView Concurrent Use License (2)1,400.00
Secondary Maintenance for ArcView Concurrent Use License (13)6,500.00
Primary Maintenance for ArcView Single Use License (3)1,200.00
Secondary Maintenance for ArcView Single Use License (26)7,800.00
Primary Maintenance for ArcGIS Spatial Analyst Concurrent Use License (1)500.00
Secondary Maintenance for ArcGIS Spatial Analyst Concurrent Use License (2)400.00
Primary Maintenance for ArcGIS 3D Analyst Concurrent Use License (1)500.00
Secondary Maintenance for ArcGIS 3D Analyst Concurrent Use License (1)200.00
Primary Maintenance for ArcGIS Tracking Analyst Concurrent Use License (1)500.00
ArcIMS 1Server/2 CPU ArcSDE developer Support Group 1SVR 2CPUs 5 Read Write 7,550.00
Primary Maintenance for ArcCOGO Concurrent Use License (1)500.00
Secondary Maintenance for ArcCOGO Concurrent Use License (1)200.00
Primary Maintenance for MAPLEX Concurrent Use License (1)500.00
Secondary Maintenance for MAPLEX Concurrent Use License (1)200.00
MapObjects Win Ed Developers Kit Maint. (1)1,000.00
Primary ArcGIS Publisher Concurrent (1)500.00
Subtotal - GIS Software Maintenance 43,250.00
Grand Total 6,298,365.00
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September 25, 2008
Regular Agenda Item No. 3
Ad Valorem Tax Rate Adoption
To: Glenn Brown, City Manager
From: Jeff Kersten, Chief Financial Officer
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action, and discussion on approval of an
ordinance adopting the City of College Station 2008-2009 advertised ad valorem tax rate of
$0.450000 per $100 assessed valuation.
Recommendation(s): Adopt a tax rate.
Summary: The Texas Property Tax Code requires that if an entity wishes to increase tax
revenues over the effective tax rate then that entity must call and hold two public hearings
on the proposed tax rate. The City Council called public hearings on a tax rate of
$0.450000 per $100 assessed valuation. Following each public hearing the City Council
announced the meeting date, time and place to adopt the tax rate. The two public hearing
were held on September 11 and on September 17.
If the City Council wishes to adopt a tax rate above the effective tax rate of $0.423112
cents per $100 assessed valuation, the motion to adopt such a tax rate will need to be
stated as follows: "I move that property taxes be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of
(specify rate)".
The current tax rate of $0.4394 per $100 assessed valuation was used to prepare the
proposed budget. If the City Council adopts a tax rate lower than the current rate, the
budget will have to be amended and reduced.
Budgetary and Financial Summary: The public hearing tax rate of $0.450000 per $100
assessed valuation will generate approximately $22.61 million in taxes. The current tax
rate of $0.4394 per $100 assessed valuation will generate approximately $22.1 million. The
property taxes are used to fund the general debt service of the City as well as a portion of
the operations and maintenance costs of the General Fund. The property tax revenue also
provides funds for the two TIF's in Wolf Pen Creek and Northgate.
For the public hearing tax rate of $0.4500 per $100 assessed valuation, the debt service
portion is $0.246048 per $100 assessed valuation and the operations and maintenance
portion is $0.203952 per $100 assessed valuation.
For the current tax rate of $0.439400 per $100 assessed valuation, the debt service portion
is $0.246048 per $100 assessed valuation and the operations and maintenance portion is
$0.193352 per $100 assessed valuation.
Attachments:
1. Tax Rate Ordinance (Option 1 - $0.4500 per $100 assessed valuation)
2. Tax Rate Ordinance (Option 2 - $0.4394 per $100 assessed valuation)
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September 25, 2008
Regular Agenda Item No. 4
Water Utility Rate Increase
To: Glenn Brown, City Manager
From: Dave Coleman, Director of Water Services
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an ordinance
amending Chapter 11, "Utilities" Section 2, "Water and Sewer Services," of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas having the effect of raising rates for water
service by implementing a conservation rate system for Residential customers and a 10%
rate increase for Commercial customers.
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the ordinance.
Summary: The attached ordinance implements the water and sewer rates discussed with
Council at the September 3, 2008 Budget Workshop. The proposed rates increase the
Service Charges and Usage Charges for water service as follows:
1. Service Fees: 10% increase (amount varies by meter size)
2. Residential: Usage Old Rate New Rate
0-10,000 $2.22 $2.22
11-15,000 $2.22 $2.88
16-20,000 $2.22 $3.54
21-25,000 $2.22 $4.20
26,000 and up $2.22 $4.86
3. Commercial: 10% increase (from $2.22 to $2.44 per 1,000)
This rate increase is required to keep up with the increased cost of operating the water
system. In addition to general inflation, operating costs have risen due to increased
security requirements, fuel and material cost increases, and regulations created by the new
Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District. Capital costs have risen dramatically, to
increase the capacity of the water system to meet increasing daily demand during irrigation
season.
The conservation rate system of inclined block rates is required to promote water
conservation. The Simsboro aquifer has reached its maximum permitted annual withdrawal
limit, and conservation is essential to keep demands within our system capabilities.
Budget & Financial Summary: The proposed rate increases will increase water
revenues to approximately $11.5 million. This increase is needed to continue meeting
financial policies and bond covenants.
Attachments:
Ordinance
Fiscal and Budgetary policy
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ORDINANCE NO. ___________
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11, “UTILITIES” OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, BY AMENDING
CERTAIN SECTIONS AS SET OUT BELOW; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE
STATION, TEXAS:
PART 1: That Chapter 11, “Utilities” Sections 2(D)(2) 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 affect the validity of
the remaining provisions or sections of this ordinance, which shall remain
in full force and effect.
PART 3: These rates are effective October 1, 2008.
PASSED, ADOPTED and APPROVED this _______ day of _________________, 2008.
APPROVED:
________________________________
Ben White, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Connie Hooks, City Secretary
APPROVED:
E-Signed by Carla A. Robinson
VERIFY authenticity with ApproveIt ________________________________
City Attorney
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EXHIBIT “A”
That Chapter 11, “Utilities”, Section 2, “Water and Sewer Services”, of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, is hereby amended, by amending
Subsection D(2) to read as follows:
D. WATER AND SEWER RATES, USAGE CHARGES AND FEES
“(2) Rates for Water Service. All retail customers using water shall have a
monthly service charge based on the water meter size and a monthly usage
charge as follows:
(a) Service Charge:
Meter Size Service Charge
5/8 inch $9.99 per month
¾ inch $9.99 per month
1 inch $12.53 per month
1.5 inch $18.66 per month
2 inch $29.46 per month
3 inch $92.98 per month
4 inch $138.14 per month
6 inch $168.17 per month
(b) Residential Usage Charge (Defined to be a domestic meter or
irrigation meter serving a residence with one or two living units):
$2.22 per 1,000 gallons for usage from 0 - 10,000 gallons
$2.88 per 1,000 gallons for usage from 11,000 - 15,000 gallons
$3.54 per 1,000 gallons for usage from 16,000 – 20,000 gallons
$4.20 per 1,000 gallons for usage from 21,000 – 25,000 gallons
$4.86 per 1,000 gallons for usage of 26,000 gallons and more
(c) Commercial Usage Charge (Defined to be a meter serving three or
more living units or any commercial location):
$2.44 per 1,000 gallons”
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Fiscal and Budgetary Policies, Section III, B, 6, Enterprise Fund Rates
6. The City will review and adopt utility rates as needed to generate revenues required to
fully cover operating expenses, meet the legal restrictions of all applicable bond
covenants, and provide for an adequate level of working capital.
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September 25, 2008
Regular Agenda Item No. 5
Electric Rate Ordinance
To: Glenn Brown, City Manager
From: David Massey, Director of Electric Utilities
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an ordinance
amending Chapter 11, “Utilities” Section 4, “Electric Service” of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of College Station, Texas having the effect of raising rates for electric services an
average of nine percent (9%) and adding renewable wind rates.
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends approval of the ordinance.
Summary: The attached ordinance authorizes the implementation of a nine percent (9%)
increase in electric rates along with adding renewable wind rates to the ordinance.
This rate increase is necessary to cover increased wholesale power costs resulting from
higher fuel, transmission and administrative fees in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas
(ERCOT) market. In addition, the rate increase is necessary due to CSU system expansion
projects associated with transmission, substation and distribution.
Budget & Financial Summary: The proposed rates will increase revenues by nine percent
(9%) and are needed to continue to meet financial policies and bond covenants.
Attachments:
1. Electric Rate Ordinance
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ORDINANCE NO. ___________
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11, “UTILITIES” OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, BY CHANGING
ELECTRICITY RATES TO VARIOUS CUSTOMERS; ADDING ELECTRICITY
RATES FOR RENEWABLE WIND; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE
STATION, TEXAS:
PART 1: That Chapter 11, “Utilities” 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 affect the validity of
the remaining provisions or sections of this ordinance, which shall remain
in full force and effect.
PART 3: This amendment is effective October 1, 2008.
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
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EXHIBIT “A”
That Chapter 11, “Utilities”, Section 4, “Electrical Service”, of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of College Station, Texas, is hereby amended, by amending Subsections A(2)
through A(8) to read as follows:
A. ELECTRIC SCHEDULE OF RATES
The monthly rates to be charged customers for public utility services, namely electrical
service, shall be in accordance with the schedules as follows:
“(2) Electric Rate - Schedule R (Residential Customers)
(a) Applicable to residential customers for all domestic usage where all
energy is taken through a single meter. Service will be furnished under
this rate schedule subject to the established rules and regulations of the
City covering this type of service.
(b) Character of Service - A.C., 60 cycles per second, single phase, 120/240
volts.
(c) Rate:
Service Charge: $7.00 per month, plus
Energy Charge: $0.1063 per kWh for the first 500 kWh,
$0.0966 per kWh for all kWh over 500, except
$0.0876 per kWh for all kWh over 500 in the
billing months of November through April.
(d) Residential units where served under one (1) master meter shall be
billed under Rate Schedule R-1.
(e) Transmission Delivery Adjustment - The monthly charges under this rate
schedule shall be increased or decreased as necessary to reflect the
application of a transmission delivery adjustment calculated in
accordance with Schedule TDA provided however that the adjustment
shall never be less than zero (0).
(f) Automatic-Leave-On-Service - Customers who qualify for automatic-
leave-on service will be billed at the above rate except the monthly
service charge will be deleted. Customers will be required to contract
with the City for this service provision.
(g) Electric Rider: Wind Watts Wind Energy Rider
(I) Availability. This optional service shall be available to all Residential
(excluding Master Metered) customers who select wind generated
energy as a source of electricity under the City’s Wind Watts Program, in
lieu of electricity provided from traditional generation. Wind Watt’s
energy is available to customers on a first-come, first-serve basis subject
to available supply.
(II) Application. Eligible customers may select service under this rider at
three levels of participation:
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a. 10% of monthly energy requirements
b. 50% of monthly energy requirements
c. 100% of monthly energy requirements
(III) Rate. Same rate as for Residential customers plus the monthly Wind
Watts charge for the appropriate participation level:
a. 10%: $0.0035/kWh
b. 50%: $0.0160/kWh
c. 100%: $0.0300/kWh
(3) Electric Rate - Schedule R-1 (Master Metered Residential Units)
(a) Applicable to Residential units for all domestic usage where all energy is
taken through one (1) master meter. Service will be furnished under this
rate schedule subject to the established rules and regulations of the City
covering this type of service.
(b) Character of Service - A.C., 60 cycles per second, single-phase, 120/240
volts; three phase 120/240, 120/208, 240/480, 227/480, 2400/4160,
7200/12,470 volts as available at point of service. Three-phase
customers served via under-ground primary to pad-mounted
transformers will be furnished only 120/208 or 277/480 volt service.
(c) Rate - The monthly rate charge for service under this schedule shall be
determined as follows:
The average kilowatt-hour usage per month per residential unit shall be
determined by dividing the total monthly kilowatt-hours purchased as
determined by the City's master meter, by eighty-five percent (85%) of
the total number of permanently constructed residential units.
The individual energy charge per residential unit shall thence be
computed on the basis of the average kilowatt-hour usage per month per
residential unit figured at the following rate:
Energy Charge: $0.1063 per kWh for the first 500 kWh,
$0.0966 per kWh for all kWh over 500,
except
$0.0876 per kWh for all kWh over 500
used per month in the billing months of
November through April.
The total monthly bill shall thence be determined by multiplying the
energy charge per residential unit computed under the above rate by
eighty-five percent (85%) of the number of permanently constructed
residential units, and thence adding the following service charge:
Service Charge: $100.00 per month per master meter
(d) Transmission Delivery Adjustment - The monthly charge under this rate
schedule shall be increased or decreased as necessary to reflect the
application of a transmission delivery adjustment calculated in
accordance with Schedule TDA provided however that the adjustment
shall never be less than zero (0).
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(e) Submetering - Where electric service is submetered, the words
"residential unit" in the above rate and minimum bill clauses shall be
replaced with the word "submeter".
The customer operating the submetering system shall provide electric
service to his tenants and render bills therefore in strict accordance with
the electric submetering rules and regulations as established by the
Public Utility Commission of Texas in Substantive Rule No. 25.142, a
copy of which is on file in the office of the City Secretary and on the
Internet at:
www.puc.state.us.tx/rules/subrules/electric/25.142/25.142.doc.
All records and reports provided for in these rules and regulations, other
than those specified below, shall be made available to the City upon
request.
The customer shall not impose any additional charges on his tenants
over and above those charges that are billed by the City. For verification
purposes, the customer shall, within five days (5) after his tenant's bills
are rendered each month, file a written report with the City showing a
reconciliation of his billing to his tenants plus the billing for owner used
energy with the charges that are billed by the City. This report shall
provide as a minimum the following information:
A calculation of the average cost per kilowatt-hour for the current month.
A listing of all submeter readings and billings, including kilowatt-hour
usage metered and total rate charge, for the current month.
(4) Electric Rate-Schedule SC (Small Commercial Customers)
(a) Applicable to non-residential customers billed through a single meter
whose monthly kilowatt demand does not exceed 15 kW. Service will be
furnished under this rate schedule subject to the established rules and
regulations of the City covering this type of service.
(b) Character of Service - A.C., 60 cycles per second, single-phase, 120/240
volts; three phase 120/240, 120/208, 240/480, 277/480 volts as available
at point of service. Three-phase customers served via under-ground
primary to pad-mounted transformers will be furnished only 120/208 or
277/480 volt service.
(c) Rate:
Service Charge: $9.00 per month, plus
Energy Charge: $0.1175 per kWh for the first 1000 kWh;
$0.0898 per kWh for all kWh over 1000.
(d) Billing Demand - Demand meters may be installed on all such customers
if (1) the installed load would indicate that demands over 15 kW would be
experienced; or (2) if the monthly energy usage exceeds 5,250 kWh. A
customer on this schedule whose metered demand exceeds 15 kW for
any billing period shall be billed under Schedule LP-1 for the next twelve-
month period beginning with the current month.
(e) Transmission Delivery Adjustment - The monthly charges under this rate
schedule shall be increased or decreased as necessary to reflect the
application of a transmission delivery adjustment calculated in
accordance with Schedule TDA provided however that the adjustment
shall never be less than zero (0).
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(5) Electric Rate-Schedule LP-1 (Medium Commercial Customers)
(a) Applicable to all commercial or industrial customers where service is
taken through one meter at one point of delivery and where the monthly
kilowatt demand is between 15 kW and 300 kW. Before service is
furnished hereunder, an individual service agreement contract between
the Customer and the City may be required outlining all details of the
service to be supplied, the terms of the contract, and the obligations of
each party.
(b) Character of Service - A.C., 60 cycles per second, single-phase, 120/240
volts; three phase 120/240, 120/208, 240/480, 277/480 volts as available
at point of service. Three-phase customers served via under-ground
primary to pad-mounted transformers will be furnished only 120/208 or
277/480 volt service.
(c) Rate:
Service Charge: $25.00 per month, plus
Demand Charge: $10.40 per kW of monthly-billing
demand,
plus
Energy Charge: $0.0609 per kWh for all kWh
(d) Minimum Monthly Charge - The minimum monthly charge under this rate
schedule shall be the highest one of the following charges:
(i) $181.00 per month plus applicable transmission delivery
adjustment on the kilowatt-hours used.
(ii) The sum of service, demand and energy charges under the
above rate plus applicable transmission delivery adjustment on
the kilowatt-hours used.
(iii) The minimum monthly charge specified in customer's service
contract with the City plus applicable transmission delivery
adjustment on the kilowatt-hours used.
(e) Billing Demand - The billing demand shall be in the maximum 15 minute
measured kilowatt demand in the billing period, but not less than 50% of
the peak demand measured in the twelve month period ending with the
current month. Unless otherwise specified in a firm electric service
contract agreement, if at any time a customer billed under this schedule
continues for a period of twelve consecutive months without a metered
demand in excess of 15 kW, Schedule SC shall apply beginning with the
first month succeeding such twelve month period. Likewise, a customer
on this schedule whose metered demand exceeds 300 kW for any billing
period shall be billed under Schedule LP-2 for the next twelve-month
period beginning with the current month.
(f) Power Factor - Should the power factor be lower than 0.90 lagging, the
City may adjust the measured demand by multiplying by the ratio of 0.90
to the actual power factor.
(g) Primary Service - Where service is taken by the customer at the City's
available primary voltage and where the customer owns, operates, and
maintains all service facilities except metering equipment, required to
take service at such voltage, a credit of 2% of the base rate charges will
be allowed. Metering may be primary or secondary (corrected for the
transformer losses) at the City's option.
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(h) Transmission Delivery Adjustment - The monthly charges under this rate
schedule shall be increased or decreased as necessary to reflect the
application of a transmission delivery adjustment calculated in
accordance with Schedule TDA provided however that the adjustment
shall never be less than zero (0).
(i) Electric Off Peak Rider
This rider is used in lieu of demand fees when the off-peak demand
exceeds the on-peak demand.
(I) This off-peak rider shall apply in computing the customer's monthly
electric bill. Under this rider, the demand for billing purposes shall be
adjusted to be as follows:
Off-peak Rider = (X + Y)
2
Where:
X = the peak demand measured during the on-peak
period
Y = the peak demand measured during the off-peak
period
(II) However, in no case shall the billing demand in any month be less than
50% of the peak demand measured in the twelve-month period ending
with the current month.
The periods for application of this rider are defined as follows:
On-Peak Period - 6:00 AM through 11:00 PM on Monday
through Friday
Off-Peak Period - 11:00 PM through 6:00 AM on Monday
through Friday and 11:00 PM on
Friday through 6:00 AM on Monday
(6) Electric Rate Schedule LP-2 (Large Commercial)
(a) Applicable to all commercial or industrial customers where service is
taken through one meter at one point of delivery and where the monthly
kilowatt demand is from 300 kW to 1500 kW. Service will be furnished
under this rate schedule subject to the established rules and regulations
of the City covering this type of service. Before service is furnished
hereunder, an individual service agreement contract between the
customer and the City may be required outlining all details of the service
to be supplied, the terms of the contract, and the obligations of each
party.
(b) Character of Service - A.C., 60 cycles per second, single-phase, 120/240
volts; three phase 120/240, 120/208, 240/480, 277/480 volts as available
at point of service. Three-phase customers served via under-ground
primary to pad-mounted transformers will be furnished only 120/208 or
277/480 volt service.
(c) Rate:
Service Charge: $75.00 per month, plus
Demand Charge: $10.40 per kW of monthly billing
demand,
plus
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Energy Charge: $0.0598 per kWh for all kWh
(d) Minimum Monthly Charge - The minimum monthly charge under this rate
schedule shall be the highest one of the following charges:
(I) $3,195.00 per month plus applicable transmission delivery
adjustment on the kilowatt-hours used.
(II) The sum of service, demand and energy charges under the above
rate plus applicable transmission delivery adjustment on the kilowatt-
hours used.
(III) The minimum monthly charge specified in the customer's service
contract with the City, plus applicable transmission delivery
adjustment on the kilowatt-hours used.
(e) Billing Demand - The billing demand shall be in the maximum 15 minute
measured kilowatt demand in the billing period, but not less than 50% of
the peak demand measured in the twelve month period ending with the
current month. Unless otherwise specified in a firm electric service
contract agreement, if at any time a customer, billed under this schedule
continues for a period of twelve consecutive months without a metered
demand in excess of 300 kW, Schedule LP-1 shall apply beginning with
the first month succeeding such twelve month period.
(f) Power Factor - Should the power factor be lower than 0.90 lagging, the
City may adjust the measured demand by multiplying by the ratio of 0.90
of the actual power factor.
(g) Primary Service - Where service is taken by the customer at the City's
available primary voltage and where the customer owns, operates and
maintains all service facilities, except metering equipment, required to
take service at such voltage, a credit of 2% of the base rate charges will
be allowed. Metering may be primary or secondary (corrected for the
transformer losses) at the City's option.
(h) Transmission Delivery Adjustment - The monthly charges under this rate
schedule shall be increased or decreased as necessary to reflect the
application of a transmission delivery adjustment calculated in
accordance with Schedule TDA provided however that the adjustment
shall never be less than zero (0).
(i) Electric On-Peak/Off-Peak Rider
(I) Upon the customer's request, this rider shall be made available to
customers billed under the rate schedule LP-2, whose monthly
demand is greater than 300 kW, and who can reduce their load
during the City's On-Peak time between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Under this rider, the demand for billing purposes shall be adjusted to
be as follows:
(II) Rate: The applicable rate schedule demand charges shall be
replaced by the following on-peak/off-peak rates:
On-Peak Demand Charge: $6.65, plus
Off-Peak Demand Charge: $3.45
However, in no case shall the off-peak billing demand in any
month be less than 50% of the off-peak demand measured in the
twelve-month period ending with the current month.
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The periods for application of this rider are defined as follows:
On-Peak Period - 5:00 PM through 8:00 PM, daily.
Off-Peak Period - 8:00 PM through 5:00 PM, daily.
(7) Electric Rate Schedule LP - 3 (Industrial)
(a) Applicable to all industrial customers where service is taken through one
meter at one point of delivery and where the monthly kilowatt demand is
greater than 1500 kW. Service will be furnished subject to the
established rules and regulations of the City covering this type of service.
Before service is furnished hereunder, an individual service agreement
contract between the customer and the City may be required outlining all
details of the service to be supplied, the terms of the contract, and the
obligations of each party.
(b) Character of Service - A.C., 60 cycles per second, single-phase, 120/240
volts; three phase 120/240, 120/208, 240/480, 277/480, 2400/4160,
7200/12,470 volts as available at point of service. Three-phase
customers served via under-ground primary to pad-mounted
transformers will be furnished only 120/208 or 277/480 volt service.
(c) Rate:
Service Charge: $250.00 per month, plus
Demand Charge: $9.85 per kW of monthly billing demand,
plus
Energy Charge: $0.0574 per kWh for all kWh
(d) Minimum Monthly Charge - The minimum monthly charge under this rate
schedule shall be the highest of the following charges:
(I) $15,034.85 per month plus applicable transmission delivery
adjustment on the kilowatt-hours used.
(II) The sum of service, demand and energy charges under the above
rate plus applicable transmission delivery adjustment on the kilowatt-
hours used.
(III) The minimum monthly charge specified in the customer's service
contract with the City, plus applicable transmission delivery
adjustment on the kilowatt-hours used.
(e) Billing Demand - The billing demand shall be in the maximum 15 minute
measured kilowatt demand in the billing period, but not less than 50% of
the peak demand measured in the twelve-month period ending with the
current month. Unless otherwise specified in a firm electric service
contract agreement, if at any time a customer, billed under the schedule
continues for a period of twelve consecutive months without a metered
demand in excess of 1500 kW, Schedule LP-2 shall apply beginning with
the first month succeeding such twelve month period.
(f) Power Factor - Should the power factor be lower than 0.90 lagging, the
City may adjust the measured demand by multiplying by the ratio of 0.90
of the actual power factor.
(g) Primary Service - Where service is taken by the customer at the City's
available primary voltage and where the customer owns, operates and
maintains all service facilities, except metering equipment, required to
take service at such voltage, a credit of 2% of the base rate charges will
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be allowed. Metering may be primary or secondary (corrected for the
transformer losses) at the City's option.
(h) Transmission Delivery Adjustment - The monthly charges under this rate
schedule shall be increased or decreased as necessary to reflect the
application of a transmission delivery adjustment calculated in
accordance with Schedule TDA provided however that the adjustment
shall never be less than zero (0).
(i) Electric On-Peak/Off-Peak Rider
(I) Upon the customer's request, this rider shall be made available to
customers billed under the rate schedule LP-3, whose monthly
demand is 300 kW or greater, and who can reduce their load during
the City's On-Peak time between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Under this
rider, the demand for billing purposes shall be adjusted to be as
follows:
(II) Rate: The applicable rate schedule demand charges shall be
replaced by the following on-peak/off-peak rates:
On-Peak Demand Charge: $6.30, plus
Off-Peak Demand Charge: $3.25
However, in no case shall the billing demand in any month be
less than 50% of the peak demand measured in the twelve-
month period ending with the current month.
The periods for application of this rider are defined as follows:
On-Peak Period - 5:00 PM through 8:00 PM, daily.
Off-Peak Period - 8:00 PM through 5:00 PM, daily.
(8) Electric Rate-Schedule SL (Security Lights)
(a) Applicable to all security lights installed and maintained by the City for
customers at their request. The customer will be required to contract for
security light service for a minimum period of three (3) years. Service will
be furnished under this rate schedule subject to the established rules
and regulations of the City covering this type of service.
(b) Additional construction costs for installing security lights:
The standard security light monthly fee includes installation of the
security light on existing city-owned utility poles. The total cost for any
additional poles, cables or other equipment as calculated by the
Electrical Division must be paid in full by the customer prior to the
installation of the security light.
(c) Rates per month per light:
i) 100 Watt $10.00
ii) 200 Watt $15.00
iii) 400 Watt $30.00
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25 September 2008
Regular Agenda Item No. 6
Annexation Ordinance
To: Glenn Brown, City Manager
From: Bob Cowell, AICP, Director of Planning and Development Services
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an
ordinance annexing 1.02 acres on Rock Prairie Road West under the exempt status.
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the ordinance as presented.
Summary: This ordinance completes the annexation process for 1.02 acres on Rock
Prairie Road West.
On 12 June 2008, City Council approved the petition for annexation of the subject
property. On 6 August 2008, Council approved an ordinance directing staff to
prepare an annexation service plan and establishing the two annexation public
hearing dates. The annexation public hearings were held before City Council on 18
August and 28 August.
The annexation service plan is attached to the ordinance and effectively acts as a
contract between the City and the owners of the annexed area.
Budget & Financial Summary: N/A
Attachments:
1. Annexation Area Map
2. Ordinance
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Zoning Distr icts
A – O A gric ultural Open
A – OR Rural Resi dential Subdi vision
R – 1 Singl e Family Residenti al
R - 1B Single Family Residential
R – 2 Dupl ex Residenti al
WPC Wolf P en Creek Dev. Corridor
NG – 1 Core Northgate
NG – 2 Transiti onal Northgate
NG – 3 Resi denti al Northgate
OV Corri dor O verl ay
RDD Redevel opment Dis tri ct
KO Krenek Tap Overlay
C – 3 Light Commercial
M – 1 Light Industrial
M – 2 Heavy Industrial
C – U Col lege and University
R & D Researc h and Devel opment
P-MUD P lanned Mixed-Use Dev elopment
PDD Planned Development Dis tric t
R – 3 Townhous e
R – 4 Multi-Fami ly
R – 6 High Dens ity Mul ti-Famil y
R – 7 Manufactured Home Park
A – P Administrative/Profess ional
C – 1 General Commerci al
C – 2 Commercial-Industrial
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EXHIBIT B
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION SERVICE PLAN
FOR THE AREA TO BE ANNEXED
EFFECTIVE 25 SEPTEMBER 2008
I. ANNEXATION AREA
The annexation area is located in the City of College Station's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. The property
is illustrated in Figure 1 and generally described below:
General Description – the front portion of Lot 7R of Block 2 of the Rock Prairie Road West
Business Park., located in the 3200 block of Rock Prairie Road West, generally located on the
south side of Rock Prairie Road West, approximately 2,000 feet west of the intersection of
Rock Prairie Road and Wellborn Road and consisting of 1.02 acres.
II. INTRODUCTION
This service plan has been prepared in accordance with the TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE,
Sections 43.021, 43.065, and 43.056(b)-(o) (Vernon 1999, AND VERNON SUPP. 2007, as amended from
time to time). Municipal facilities and services to the annexed area described above will be provided or
made available on behalf of the City in accordance with the following plan. This plan provides a
program under which the City of College Station will provide full municipal services to the annexed
area. All services will be provided within the time provided in TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE,
Section 43.056(B).
This Service Plan does not:
· require the creation of another political subdivision;
· require a landowner in the area to fund the capital improvements necessary to
provide municipal services in a manner inconsistent with Chapter 395, Texas Local
Government Code; or
· provide services in the area in a manner that would have the effect of reducing by
more than a negligible amount the level of fire and police protection and emergency
medical services provided within the corporate boundaries of the municipality
before annexation.
The level of services, infrastructure, and infrastructure maintenance provided to the annexed area is
comparable to the level of services, infrastructure, and infrastructure maintenance available in other
parts of the City with topography, land use, and population density similar to those contemplated or
projected in the annexed area.
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FIGURE 1
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III. SERVICE COMPONENTS
This plan contains three service components: (1) Immediate Services, (2) Additional Services, and (3)
Capital Improvement Program.
Immediate Services
As required by TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 43.056(B), certain municipal services will be
provided by the City of College Station immediately upon the effective date of annexation. These
services include:
· police protection;
· fire protection;
· emergency medical services;
· solid waste collection, except as provided by Subsection 43.056(o);
· operation and maintenance of water and wastewater facilities in the annexed area
that are not within the service area of another water or wastewater utility;
· operation and maintenance of roads, and streets, including road and street
lighting;*
· operation and maintenance of public parks, playgrounds, and swimming pools; and
· operation and maintenance of any other publicly owned facility, building, or service.
*Note: Street lighting will be maintained for fixtures located within the service territory
of College Station Utilities.
A. Police Protection
Currently, the annexation area is under the jurisdiction of the Brazos County Sheriff’s
Department. Upon annexation the College Station Police Department will provide police service,
including routine patrol, traffic enforcement, and dispatch response to emergency and non-
emergency service calls.
B. Fire Protection
Currently, the annexation area is under the jurisdiction of Brazos County Emergency Services
District No. 1. Upon the effective date of annexation, the College Station Fire Department will
provide fire protection, including response to emergency calls for assistance, fire prevention
education, pre-fire planning, and target hazard inspections. In general, the Fire Department’s goal
is to provide a fire response time of five minutes or less.
Construction and development activities undertaken after the effective date of annexation shall
comply with all building, life safety and fire safety codes of the City of College Station.
C. Emergency Medical Services
Currently, the annexation area is under the jurisdiction of Brazos County Emergency Services
District No. 1. Upon the effective date of annexation, the College Station Fire Department will
provide emergency medical services (EMS). Each Fire Department ambulance, engine, and ladder
truck is capable of providing EMS, including defibrillation, medical administration, IV therapy,
advanced airway management, and initial treatment of injuries. In general, the Fire Department’s
goal is to provide an EMS response time of five minutes or less.
D. Solid Waste Collection
The annexation area is currently vacant and not provided with solid waste service. Upon the
effective date of annexation, the College Station Public Works Department will provide fee-based
solid waste collection service for future residential and/or commercial customers.
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Residential Service – Residential solid waste collection (including brush and bulk items) is
provided once per week. All residential service will be provided at a point of collection adjacent
to, and accessible from, a public right-of-way or an improved surface acceptable to the City.
Residential solid waste collection vehicles will not conduct operations on private property.
However, residential service may be provided on private streets that comply with the Sanitation
Division’s requirements for surface material, vehicle clearance and turning radii. In the case of
multiple residences located on a privately owned road or drive, the City may require the
establishment of a mass collection point at an area adjacent to the nearest public right-of-way. The
City will provide residential solid waste containers.
Commercial Service - Containers and collection points may be located on private property,
provided that it can be easily accessed from a public right of way, and both the route of access and
the collection point meet the Sanitation Division’s requirements for approved surfaces, vehicle
clearance and turning radii. The City will provide standard commercial containers.
In order to secure solid waste collection services in the annexed areas, each property owner must
establish a utility account with the City of College Station. The City will not be responsible for
damage to private drives, streets, or parking areas by service trucks servicing containers.
E. Water and Wastewater Facilities
The City of College Station will provide water and wastewater service to areas that are not located
within the certificated service territory of another utility through existing facilities located within
or adjacent to the area. The annexation area is within the certificated water service territory of
Wellborn Special Utility District (WSUD), therefore, water service will be provided by WSUD.
The annexation area is currently not provided with wastewater service. The level of wastewater
service, infrastructure and infrastructure maintenance provided in the annexed area will be
comparable to the level of services, infrastructure and infrastructure maintenance available in
other parts of the City before annexation with topography, land use, and population density
similar to those reasonably contemplated or projected in the area. Municipal services to be
provided within the annexed area may be provided by any of the methods in which the City
provides services to other comparable areas.
F. Roads and Streets
There are no roads or street included in the annexation area.
G. Parks and Recreation Facilities
There are no public parks, playgrounds or swimming pools in the area proposed for annexation.
H. Other Publicly Owned Buildings and Facilities
The City of College Station is not aware of the existence of any publicly owned buildings in the
area proposed for annexation.
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Additional Services
A. Building Permitting and Inspections
Currently, there is no permitting and inspection authority for the annexation area. Upon the
effective date of annexation, the City will provide building permits and inspection services. This
service will be made available to the annexed areas on the same basis and at the same level of
service as similar facilities throughout the City. Service is provided on a “cost recovery” basis,
and permit fees partially offset the costs of services delivered. Construction activities underway
prior to annexation may continue provided that all construction after annexation must comply
with City codes and ordinances.
All permits required by City codes and ordinances must be obtained for construction underway at
the time of annexation.
B. Planning and Development Services
Currently, there is no planning authority for the annexation area. Upon the effective date of
annexation, planning and development services will be provided through the administration of the
Unified Development Ordinance and the Subdivision Regulations, Chapter 9 of the College
Station Code of Ordinances.
Upon the effective date of annexation, the property will be zoned C-2 (Commercial Industrial) per
Ordinance No. 3091, approved by the City Council on 6 August 2008. The City's Comprehensive
Plan will be used as the basis for evaluating rezoning requests after the property is annexed.
C. Animal Control
The Police Department will provide animal control service upon the effective date of annexation.
Animal control services include response and investigation of reported animal bites, response to
reports of stray or “at large” animals, and response and investigation of animal cruelty and neglect
reports.
D. Community Enhancement
The Fire Department will provide Community Enhancement services upon the effective date of
annexation. Community Enhancement services include response and investigation of sanitation
issues, illegal signs, abandoned or inoperable motor vehicles, and zoning violations.
E. Recycling Collection
For residential customers electing solid waste collection from the City of College Station, curbside
recycling collection is also provided once per week. Items accepted in the curbside recycling
program include:
· Newspapers and magazines
· Aluminum and steel food cans
· Clear and brown glass
· Plastic bottles
· Lead acid car batteries
.
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IV. WATER AND WASTEWATER SERVICE PROVISION
This Water and Wastewater Service Plan (“Plan”) provides a program under which the City of College
Station will provide full municipal services to the annexed area. For the purpose of this plan, “full
municipal services” includes water and sewer services provided by the City within its full-purpose
boundaries. The level of water and sewer service, infrastructure and infrastructure maintenance
provided in the annexed area will be comparable to the level of services, infrastructure and infrastructure
maintenance available in other parts of the City before annexation with topography, land use, and
population density similar to those reasonably contemplated or projected in the area. Municipal services
to be provided within the annexed area may be any of the methods by which the City provides services to
other comparable areas. All services will be provided within the time provided in TEXAS LOCAL
GOVERNMENT CODE SEC. 43.056(B). The City may extend facilities under this plan or otherwise serve
this area through the use of Impact Fees as permitted under CHAPTER 395 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL
GOVERNMENT CODE.
Water and Wastewater facilities for future development that increases densities beyond the capital
improvements specified in this plan will be extended in accordance with the City’s Water and
Wastewater policy in existence at the time of development. The water and wastewater extension policy
is discussed in Section V, Water and Wastewater Capital Improvements. In general, the policy for
extension of utility service is “development driven” in that utility line extensions are typically installed
by developers, in conjunction with major development projects. The City may accept ownership and
maintenance of major facilities, such as gravity sewer lines, manholes, lift stations and/or wastewater
package plants, as required by the particular development. The City may elect to pay for upgrades or
oversize of infrastructure projects being installed by developers. As an area develops, developers or
homeowners extend water distribution and wastewater collection lines to individual lots.
Until an area becomes densely populated, the cost of utility extension is not feasible to be borne by a few
lot owners. Also, in the case of wastewater treatment, developments with large lots will normally be
constructed with on-site sewage facilities that are privately owned and operated.
Water
Water service in the annexation area is currently within the water service territory of WSUD. The
City of College Station does not have the right to serve areas outside of our CCN, therefore, no
water infrastructure will be provided to the annexation area following annexation.
Wastewater
Currently, there is no wastewater service to the proposed annexation area. However, at just over
an acre in size, it is large enough to be served by a private on-site sewer facility. The City of
College Station recently extended the Steeplechase sewer line across Rock Prairie Road West, near
I&GN Road and future development in the annexation area may access the existing public sewer
line through a combination of gravity lines and/or force mains. Exhibit “A” illustrates this sewer
service line.
As in other areas of College Station with similar topography, land use, and population density, the
annexation area could be served by a private sewer treatment system. However, at the owner’s
expense, the existing public sewer line on Rock Prairie Road West may also be utilized.
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V. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
Should the City make capital improvements to serve the annexed areas, the City reserves the right to levy
an impact fee to the properties annexed according to Chapter 395 of the Texas Local Government Code
and the City's Code of Ordinances. The City may, from time to time, include construction of new,
expanded or replacement facilities in its Capital Improvements Program (CIP). Facilities to be included
in the CIP shall be determined on a City-wide basis. Priorities shall be established by the CIP plans of
the City, projected growth trends, and the City Council through its development plans and policies.
A. Police Protection (including animal control)
Police protection will be provided to the annexed areas through existing City facilities at a level of
service comparable to the level of service in other parts of the City before annexation with
topography, land use and population density similar to those reasonable contemplated or projected in
the area. It is anticipated that the implementation of police patrol activities can be effectively
accommodated within the current budget and staff appropriation.
B. Fire Protection (including EMS and Community Enhancement)
Fire protection will be provided to the annexed areas through existing City facilities and mutual aid
agreements at a level of service comparable to the level of service in other parts of the City before
annexation with topography, land use and population density similar to those reasonable
contemplated or projected in the area. It is anticipated that fire protection activities can be effectively
provided within the current budget and staff appropriation.
C. Solid Waste Collection
Solid waste collection services will be provided to the annexed areas through the City's existing
facilities or through franchise agreements with private services at a level of service comparable to
the level of service in other parts of the City before annexation with topography, land use and
population density similar to those reasonable contemplated or projected in the area. It is anticipated
that solid waste collection can be effectively accommodated within the current budget and staff
appropriation.
D. Maintenance of Public Roads and Streets
N/A – Roads and/or streets are not part of the annexation area.
E. Parks, Playgrounds and Swimming Pools
Parks and recreation services will be provided through the existing facilities at a level of service not
less than exists in the area immediately preceding annexation.
Additional park development in the annexed areas will be addressed through the development
standards and procedures of the City as residential development occurs. Such park development
includes, but is not limited to, dedication of park land and/or money in lieu of land in accordance
with the City of College Station Subdivision Regulations.
F. Other Public Building and Facilities
N/A - Public buildings and facilities are not included in the annexation area.
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WATER AND WASTEWATER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
The water and wastewater utility extension policy of the City of College Station is as follows:
The cost of off-site extension of water and wastewater facilities to serve a lot, tract, plat, or land
development shall be borne by the owner or developer of the lot, tract, plat, or land by direct installation
or through the use of Impact Fees. Where such extension is consistent with plans for the development of
the City and its utility system the City may, by decision of the City Council, participate in the cost of
construction so as to provide for additional capacity for the overall development of an area.
The cost of water and wastewater facilities necessary to serve existing lots or new development within a
subdivision plat or land development shall be borne by the lot owner or developer of the plat or land by
direct installation or through the use of Impact Fees. Standard tap fees or other installation fees in effect
on a citywide basis are in addition to impact fees levied.
ANNEXATION AREA
Water
The annexation is located within the water CCN service territory of WSUD. No water
infrastructure will be provided to this area after annexation. Properties located within the water
CCN service territory of WSUD will continue to be served by WSUD after annexation.
Wastewater
The property within the annexation area is not currently served by sewer (private or public).
Future development on the property may utilize a private on-site sewer treatment system or access
the public sewer line in a manner consistent with the City’s utility extension policy.
VI. LEVEL OF SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED
It is the intent of the City of College Station to provide the level of services required by State law. The
City Council finds and determines that the services, infrastructure and infrastructure maintenance
proposed by this plan are comparable to that provided to other parts of the City with topography, land
use, and population density reasonably similar to the annexed area and will not reduce the level of
services available to the territory prior to annexation.
Nothing in this plan shall require the City to provide a uniform level of full municipal services to each
area of the City, including the annexed area, if different characteristics of topography, land use, and
population density are considered a sufficient basis for providing different levels of service.
VII. TERM
This service plan shall be valid for a term of ten (10) years. Renewal of the service plan shall be at the
discretion of City Council.
VIII. AMENDMENTS
The service plan may be amended if the City Council determines at a public hearing that changed
conditions or subsequent occurrences make this service plan unworkable or obsolete. The City Council
may amend the service plan to conform to the changed conditions or subsequent occurrences pursuant to
the TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, Section 43.056 (Vernon 1999 and Vernon Supp. 2007).
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APPENDIX
Exhibit “A”
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE
EXTENSION OF THE BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, ANNEXING
CERTAIN TERRITORY ADJACENT TO THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF
COLLEGE STATION; APPROVING A SERVICE PLAN FOR THE ANNEXED PROPERTY;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of College Station has the power by ordinance to fix the
boundary limits of the City of College Station and to provide for the extension of such boundary limits
and the annexation of additional territory lying adjacent to City of College Station by the City Charter of
the City of College Station, Texas, Article 11, Section 7; and
WHEREAS, on June 12, 2008, the City Council of the City of College Station approved a petition for
annexation of the subject property.
WHEREAS, on August 6, 2008, the City Council of the City of College Station directed staff to prepare
a service plan for the 1.02 acres of land identified for annexation; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that all the required notices were given in the time and manner
required by law; and
WHEREAS, public hearings before the City Council were held in the Council Chambers on August 18,
2008 and August 28, 2008, both dates being on or after the 20"' day but before the 40Ih day before the
date of the institution of the annexation proceedings to allow all interested persons to state their views
regarding the annexation; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the annexation will ensure consistent and orderly development of
the annexed areas; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS:
PART 1 : The tract of land described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and made a part of this
ordinance for all purposes, is hereby added to and annexed to the City of College Station,
Texas.
PART 2: The Service Plan, Exhibit B, attached hereto and made a part of this ordinance for all
purposes, which provides for the extension of municipal services to the annexed
property, is approved as part of this ordinance. The Service Plan was made available for
public inspection and explained at the public hearings held on August 18, 2008 and
August 28,2008.
PART 3: Should any part of this ordinance be held illegal or invalid for any reason, the holding
shall not affect the remaining sections or portion of sections or provisions of this
ordinance.
PART 4: That upon final approval and after the effective date of this ordinance, all property
annexed shall be zoned C-2 (Commercial Industrial) as recommended by the Planning &
Zoning Commission and approved by the City Council on August 6,2008.
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PART 5: That, upon final passage hereof and after the effective date of this ordinance, the
annexed territory shall be a part of the City of College Station, Texas, and the property
situated shall bear its pro rata portion of the taxes levied by the City of College Station
and the inhabitants thereof shall be entitled to all of the rights and privileges of all the
citizens and shall be bound by the acts, ordinances, resolutions, and regulations of the
City of College Station.
PART 6: That this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and approval by
the City Council.
PASSED, ADOPTED and APPROVED this 25th day of September, 2008.
APPROVED:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Secretary
APPROVED:
ci6 Attorney (/ re
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EXHIBIT A
METES AND BOUNDS DESCRIPTION
OF A
1.02 ACRE TRACT
(PROPOSED ANNEXATION TRACT)
REPLAT OF ROCK PRAIRIE WEST BUSINESS PARK, PHASE I
CRAWFORD BURNETT LEAGUE, ABSTRACT NO. 7
BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS
Metes and bounds description of all that certain 1.02 acre tract or parcel of land, being a
proposed annexation tract, lying and being situated in the Crawford Burnett League,
Abstract No.7, Brazos County, Texas and being a portion of Lot 7R, Block Two, Replat
of Rock Prairie Business Park, Phase I, as depicted by plat recorded in VOLUME 6121
PAGE 222 of the Official Records of Brazos County, Texas, said 1.02 acre tract being
more particularly described as follows:
BEGINNING: at a %" iron rod with cap (stamped Taggart RPLS 5676) found ~llarki~lg
the north corner of said Lot 7R and lying in the southeast right-of-way line of Rock
Prairie Road West;
THENCE S 45" 36' 3 1" E - 330.63 feet with the northeast line of said Lot 7R to a W
iron rod with cap (stamped Taggart RPLS 5676) set for corner in said line and marking
the proposed College Station Annexation line;
THENCE S 44" 22' 00" W - 133.76 feet across said Lot 7R with said proposed
Annexation line to a %" iron rod with cap(stan1ped Taggart RPLS 5676) found or corner
in the soutllwest line of said Lot 7R and being the east corner of Lot 6R, Block Two;
THENCE N 45" 38' 02" W - 330.63 feet with the common line between said Lot 7R
and said Lot 6R to a !A" iron rod with cap (stamped Taggart RPLS 5676) found for
common north corner of said lots, and lying in said Rock Prairie Road West right-of-way
line;
THENCE N 44" 22' 00" E - 133.91 feet with said right-of-way line to the PLACE OF
BEGINNING, and containing 1.02 acres of land.
BASIS OF BEARING: Replat of Rock Prairie West Business Park, Phase I, as recorded
in VOLUME 6 12 1 PAGE 222.
See Exhibit Drawing issued contemporaneously for more inforlllation.
May 2008
Sur
. '. . .. . . Adams, Taggart and Associates -.,
College Station, Texas
ORDINANCE NO. _______Page 3
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SEE METES AND BOUNDS FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION,
I (100' RIGHT OF: WAY - BY PLAT VOL. 352 PG. 555)
2551 TEXAS AVENUE SOUTH, SUITE A
ADAM% TACGART.
ORDINANCE NO. _______Page 4
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EXHIBIT B
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION SERVICE PLAN
FOR THE AREA TO BE ANNEXED
EFFECTIVE 25 SEPTEMBER 2008
I. ANNEXATION AREA
The annexation area is located in the City of College Station's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. The property is
illustrated in Figure 1 and generally described below:
General Description - the front portion of Lot 7R of Block 2 of the Rock Prairie Road West
Business Park., located in the 3200 block of Rock Prairie Road West, generally located on the
south side of Rock Prairie Road West, approximately 2,000 feet west of the intersection of Rock
Prairie Road and Wellborn Road and consisting of 1.02 acres.
11. INTRODUCTION
This service plan has been prepared in accordance with the TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE,
Sections 43.021, 43.065, and 43.056(b)-(0) (Vernon 1999, AND VERNON SUPP. 2007, as amended from
time to time). Municipal facilities and services to the annexed area described above will be provided or
made available on behalf of the City in accordance with the following plan. This plan provides a program
under which the City of College Station will provide full municipal services to the annexed area. All
services will be provided within the time provided in TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, Section
43.056(~).
This Service Plan does not:
require the creation of another political subdivision;
require a landowner in the area to fund the capital improvements necessary to
provide municipal services in a manner inconsistent with Chapter 395, Texas Local
Government Code; or
provide services in the area in a manner that would have the effect of reducing by
more than a negligible amount the level of fire and police protection and emergency
medical services provided within the corporate boundaries of the municipality before
annexation.
The level of services, infrastructure, and infrastructure maintenance provided to the annexed area is
comparable to the level of services, infrastructure, and infrastructure maintenance available in other parts
of the City with topography, land use, and population density similar to those contemplated or projected in
the annexed area
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FIGURE 1
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111. SERVICE COMPONENTS
This plan contains three service components: (1) Immediate Services, (2) Additional Services, and (3)
Capital Improvement Program.
Immediate Services
As required by TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 43.056(~), certain municipal services will be
provided by the City of College Station immediately upon the effective date of annexation. These services
include:
police protection;
fire protection;
emergency medical services;
solid waste collection, except as provided by Subsection 43.056(0);
operation and maintenance of water and wastewater facilities in the annexed area that
are not within the service area of another water or wastewater utility;
operation and maintenance of roads, and streets, including road and street lighting:
operation and maintenance ofpublic parks, playgrounds, and swimming pools; and
operation and maintenance of any other publicly owned facility, building, or service.
"Note: Street lighting will be maintained for fixtures located within the service territory of
College Station Utilities.
A. Police Protection
Currently, the annexation area is under the jurisdiction of the Brazos County Sheriffs Department.
Upon annexation the College Station Police Department will provide police service, including
routine patrol, traffic enforcement, and dispatch response to emergency and non-emergency service
calls.
B. Fire Protection
Currently, the annexation area is under the jurisdiction of Brazos County Emergency Services
District No. 1. Upon the effective date of annexation, the College Station Fire Department will
provide fire protection, including response to emergency calls for assistance, fire prevention
education, pre-fire planning, and target hazard inspections. In general, the Fire Department's goal is
to provide a fire response time of five minutes or less.
Construction and development activities undertaken after the effective date of annexation shall
comply with all building, life safety and fire safety codes of thecity of College Station.
C. Emergency Medical Services
Currently, the annexation area is under the jurisdiction of Brazos County Emergency Services
District No. 1. Upon the effective date of annexation, the College Station Fire Department will
provide emergency medical services (EMS). Each Fire Department ambulance, engine, and ladder
truck is capable of providing EMS, including defibrillation, medical administration, IV therapy,
advanced airway management, and initial treatment of injuries. In general, the Fire Department's
goal is to provide an EMS response time of five minutes or less.
D. Solid Waste Collection
The annexation area is currently vacant and not provided with solid waste service. Upon the
effective date of annexation, the College Station Public Works Department will provide fee-based
solid waste collection service for future residential andfor commercial customers.
Residential Service - Residential solid waste collection (including brush and bulk items) is
provided once per week. All residential service will be provided at a point of collection adjacent to,
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and accessible from, a public right-of-way or an improved surface acceptable to the City.
Residential solid waste collection vehicles will not conduct operations on private property.
However, residential service may be provided on private streets that comply with the Sanitation
Division's requirements for surface material, vehicle clearance and turning radii. In the case of
multiple residences located on a privately owned road or drive, the City may require the
establishment of a mass collection point at an area adjacent to the nearest public right-of-way. The
City will provide residential solid waste containers.
Commercial Service - Containers and collection points may be located on private property,
provided that it can be easily accessed from a public right of way, and both the route of access and
the collection point meet the Sanitation Division's requirements for approved surfaces, vehicle
clearance and turning radii. The City will provide standard commercial containers.
In order to secure solid waste collection services in the annexed areas, each property owner must
establish a utility account with the City of College Station. The City will not be responsible for
damage to private drives, streets, or parking areas by service trucks servicing containers.
E. Water and Wastewater Facilities
The City of College Station will provide water and wastewater service to areas that are not located
within the certificated service territory of another utility through existing facilities located within or
adjacent to the area. The annexation area is within the certificated water service territory of
Wellborn Special Utility District (WSUD), therefore, water service will be provided by WSUD.
The annexation area is currently not provided with wastewater service. The level of wastewater
service, infrastructure and infrastructure maintenance provided in the annexed area will be
comparable to the level of services, infrastructure and infrastructure maintenance available in other
parts of the City before annexation with topography, land use, and population density similar to
those reasonably contemplated or projected in the area. Municipal services to be provided within
the annexed area may be provided by any of the methods in which the City provides services to
other comparable areas.
F. Roads and Streets
There are no roads or street included in the annexation area.
G. Parks and Recreation Facilities
There are no public parks, playgrounds or swimming pools in the area proposed for annexation.
H. Other Publicly Owned Buildings and Facilities
The City of College Station is not aware of the existence of any publicly owned buildings in the
area proposed for annexation.
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Additional Sewices
A. Building Permitting and Inspections
Currently, there is no permitting and inspection authority for the annexation area. Upon the
effective date of annexation, the City will provide building permits and inspection services. This
service will be made available to the annexed areas on the same basis and at the same level of
service as similar facilities throughout the City. Service is provided on a "cost recovery" basis, and
permit fees partially offset the costs of services delivered. Construction activities underway prior to
annexation may continue provided that all construction after annexation must comply with City
codes and ordinances.
All permits required by City codes and ordinances must be obtained for construction underway at
the time of annexation.
B. Planning and Development Services
Currently, there is no planning authority for the annexation area. Upon the effective date of
annexation, planning and development services will be provided through the administration of the
Unified Development Ordinance and the Subdivision Regulations, Chapter 9 of the College Station
Code of Ordinances.
Upon the effective date of annexation, the property will be zoned C-2 (Commercial Indusrrial) per
Ordinance No. 3091, approved by the City Council on 6 August 2008. The City's Comprehensive
Plan will be used as the basis for evaluating rezoning requests after the property is annexed.
C. Animal Control
The Police Department will provide animal control service upon the effective date of annexation.
Animal control services include response and investigation of reported animal bites, response to
reports of stray or "at large" animals, and response and investigation of animal cruelty and neglect
reports.
D. Community Enhancement
The Fire Department will provide Community Enhancement services upon the effective date of
annexation. Community Enhancement services include response and investigation of sanitation
issues, illegal signs, abandoned or inoperable motor vehicles, and zoning violations.
E. Recycling Collection
For residential customers electing solid waste collection from the City of College Station, curbside
recycling collection is also provided once per week. Items accepted in the curbside recycling
program include:
Newspapers and magazines
Aluminum and steel food cans
Clear and brown glass
Plastic bottles
Lead acid car batteries
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IV. WATER AND WASTEWATER SERVICE PROVISION
This Water and Wastewater Service Plan ("Plan") provides a program under which the City of College
Station will provide full municipal services to the annexed area. For the purpose of this plan, "full
municipal services" includes water and sewer services provided by the City within its fill-purpose
boundaries. The level of water and sewer service, infrastructure and infrastructure maintenance provided
in the annexed area will be comparable to the level of services, infrastructure and infrastructure
maintenance available in other parts of the City before annexation with topography, land use, and
population density similar to those reasonably contemplated or projected in the area. Municipal services
to be provided within the annexed area may be any of the methods by which the City provides services to
other comparable areas. All services will be provided within the time provided in TEXAS LOCAL
GOVERNMENT CODE SEC. 43.056(~). The City may extend facilities under this plan or otherwise serve this
area through the use of Impact Fees as permitted under CHAPTER 395 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT
CODE.
Water and Wastewater facilities for future development that increases densities beyond the capital
improvements specified in this plan will be extended in accordance with the City's Water and Wastewater
policy in existence at the time of development. The water and wastewater extension policy is discussed in
Section V, Water and Wastewater Capital Improvements. In general, the policy for extension of utility
service is "development driven" in that utility line extensions are typically installed by developers, in
conjunction with major development projects. The City may accept ownership and maintenance of major
facilities, such as gravity sewer lines, manholes, lift stations and/or wastewater package plants, as required
by the particular development. The City may elect to pay for upgrades or oversize of infrastructure
projects being installed by developers. As an area develops, developers or homeowners extend water
distribution and wastewater collection lines to individual lots.
Until an area becomes densely populated, the cost of utility extension is not feasible to be borne by a few
lot owners. Also, in the case of wastewater treatment, developments with large lots will normally be
constructed with on-site sewage facilities that are privately owned and operated.
Water
Water service in the annexation area is currently within the water service territory of WSUD. The
City of College Station does not have the right to serve areas outside of our CCN, therefore, no
water infrastructure will be provided to the annexation area following annexation.
Wastewater
Currently, there is no wastewater service to the proposed annexation area. However, at just over an
acre in size, it is large enough to be served by a private on-site sewer facility. The City of College
Station recently extended the Steeplechase sewer line across Rock Prairie Road West, near I&GN
Road and future development in the annexation area may access the existing public sewer line
through a combination of gravity lines and/or force mains. Exhibit "A" illustrates this sewer service
line.
As in other areas of College Station with similar topography, land use, and population density, the
annexation area could be served by a private sewer treatment system. However, at the owner's
expense, the existing public sewer line on Rock Prairie Road West may also be utilized.
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V. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
Should the City make capital improvements to serve the annexed areas, the City reserves the right to levy
an impact fee to the properties annexed according to Chapter 395 of the Texas Local Government Code
and the City's Code of Ordinances. The City may, from time to time, include construction of new,
expanded or replacement facilities in its Capital Improvements Program (CIP). Facilities to be included in
the CIP shall be determined on a City-wide basis. Priorities shall be established by the CIP plans of the
City, projected growth trends, and the City Council through its development plans and policies.
A. Police Protection (including animal control)
Police protection will be provided to the annexed areas through existing City facilitiesat a level of
service comparable to the level of service in other parts of the City before annexation with
topography, land use and population density similar to those reasonable contemplated or projected n
the area. It is anticipated that the implementation of police patrol activities can be effectively
accommodated within the current budget and staff appropriation.
B. Fire Protection (including EMS and Community Enhancement)
Fire protection will be provided to the annexed areas through existing City facilitiesand mutual aid
agreements at a level of service comparable to the level of service in other parts of the City before
annexation with topography, land use and population density similar to those reasmable contemplated
or projected in the area. It is anticipated that fire protection activities can be effectively provided
within the current budget and staff appropriation.
C. Solid Waste Collection
Solid waste collection services will be provided to the annexed areas through the City's existing
facilities or through franchise agreements with private services at a level of service comparable to the
level of service in other parts of the City before annexation with topography, land use and population
density similar to those reasonable contemplated or projected in the area. It is anticipated that solid
waste collection can be effectively accommodated within the current budget and staff appropriation.
D. Maintenance of Public Roads and Streets
NIA - Roads and/or streets are not part of the annexation area.
E. Parks, Playgrounds and Swimming Pools
Parks and recreation services will be provided through the existing facilities at a level of service not
less than exists in the area immediately preceding annexation.
Additional park development in the annexed areas will be addressed through the development
standards and procedures of the City as residential development occurs. Such park development
includes, but is not limited to, dedication of park land and/or money in lieu of land in accordance with
the City of College Station Subdivision Regulations.
F. Other Public Building and Facilities
NIA - Public buildings and facilities are not included in the annexation area.
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WATER AND WASTEWATER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
The water and wastewater utility extension policy of the City of College Station is as follows:
The cost of off-site extension of water and wastewater facilities to serve a lot, tract, plat, or land
development shall be borne by the owner or developer of the bt, tract, plat, or land by direct installation
or through the use oflmpact Fees. Where such extension is consistent with plans for the development of
the City and its utility system the City may, by decision of the City Council, participate in the costof
construction so as to provide for additional capacity for the overall development of an area.
The cost of water and wastewater facilities necessary to serve existing lots or new development within a
subdivision plat or land development shall be bomeby the lot owner or developer of the plat or land by
direct installation or through the use oflmpact Fees. Standard tap fees or other installation fees in effect
on a citywide basis are in addition to impact fees levied.
ANNEXATION AREA
Water
The annexation is located within the water CCN service territory of WSUD. No water infrastructure
will be provided to this area after annexation. Properties located within the water CCN service
territory of WSUD will continue to be served by WSUD after annexation.
Wastewater
The property within the annexation area is not currently served by sewer (private or public). Future
development on the property may utilize a private on-site sewer treatment system or access the
public sewer line in a manner consistent with tk City's utility extension policy.
VI. LEVEL OF SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED
It is the intent of the City of College Station to provide the level of services required by State law. The
City Council finds and determines that theservices, infrastructure and infmstructure maintenance proposed
by this plan are comparable to that provided to other parts of the City with topography, land use, and
population density reasonably similar to the annexed area and will not reduce the level of services
available to the territory prior to annexation.
Nothing in this plan shall require the City to provide a uniform level of full municipal services to each area
of the City, including the annexed area, if different characteristics of topography, land use, and population
density are considered a sufficient basis for providing different levels of service.
VII. TERM
This service plan shall be valid for a term of ten (10) years. Renewal of the service plan shall be at the
discretion of City Council.
V111. AMENDMENTS
The service plan may be amended if the City Council determines at a public hearing that changed
conditions or subsequent occurrences make this service plan unworkable or obsolete. The City Council
may amend the service plan to conform to the changed conditions or subsequent occurrences pursuant to
the TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, Section 43.056 (Vernon 1999 and Vernon Supp. 2007).
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APPENDIX
Exhibit "A"
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September 25, 2008
Regular Agenda Item No. 7
Facebook Presentation
To: Glenn Brown, City Manager
From: Wayne Larson, APR, Communications Director
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action and discussion of the City’s new Facebook
page.
Recommendation(s): N/A
Summary: The Public Communications Department has created a Facebook page as an
additional tool in its communications tool box.
Facebook is one of the many growing trends in the use of “social media”. Facebook is a
social utility that connects people with friends and others who work, study and live around
them. People use Facebook to keep up with friends, upload an unlimited number of photos,
share links and videos, and learn more about the people they meet.
Locally, Facebook is a huge hit with high school and college students, but also full-time
residents of our community. Two examples of its impact, is the support skateboarder
enthusiasts generated during the bond election meetings in January and the rally created by
TAMU students in the spring during the housing ordinance discussions.
Here are a few statistics about Facebook:
o More than 100 million active users
o Facebook is the 4th most-trafficked website in the world
o Facebook is the most-trafficked social media site in the world
o Over 55,000 regional, work-related, collegiate, and high school networks
o More than half of Facebook users are outside of college
o The fastest growing demographic is those 25 years old and older
o Maintain 85 percent market share of 4-year U.S. universities
Public Communications Department college interns, Holly Lambert and Lacey Lively, will
present some details on the many resources available on the city’s new Facebook page. The
city’s page includes updates, photos, video, special groups and additional ways for the
public to stay informed and engaged with the city.
In addition to Facebook, the department has also launched other new initiatives this year
which include:
o “College Station Now” bi-weekly news magazine show on TV19
o “College Station Express” daily news briefing show on TV19
o “Access” weekly electronic newsletter
o “764-NEWS” daily news hotline
o “1690AM” radio station news updates
o TV19 news crawl and community bulletin board features
o Multi-media web pages on bond referendum, red light cameras, budget and more
o Radio pod cast page on website with Council and staff WTAW interviews
Budget & Financial Summary: N/A
Attachments: N/A
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September 25, 2008
Regular Agenda Item No. 8
Historic Preservation Survey Report
To: Glenn Brown, City Manager
From: Bob Cowell, AICP, Director of Planning & Development Services
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding the acceptance of
the final report from Quimby McCoy Preservation Architecture, LLP (Contract #07-89)
regarding an inventory and survey of historical structures and places within the older
neighborhoods to the south and east of the Texas A&M University campus, and identification
of potential landmarks and historic districts in these areas.
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends acceptance of the final report.
Summary: The City Council approved a contract with Quimby McCoy Preservation
Architecture, LLP in October 2007 to assist in the preparations for a historic preservation
program in College Station. The consultant analyzed and offered comments on the draft
historic preservation enabling ordinance prepared by staff, which was adopted at the
September 11, Council meeting. The second part of the contract was to initiate the process
of preservation by having a survey and inventory of historic resources. To accomplish this,
the consultant held interviews with citizens regarding Eastgate and South Side, performed
archival research and a windshield survey of these older areas, presented this information
to the public for input, and has provided a draft report that describes the historic context of
the neighborhoods’ development and identifies properties and areas that may have potential
as historic districts.
Budget & Financial Summary: $50,000 was approved for the contract with Quimby
McCoy Preservation Architecture, LLC. as part of the FY07-08 budget.
Attachments:
1. Draft report (to be provided)
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September 25, 2008
Regular Agenda Item No. 9
Appointments to Brazos Animal Shelter Board of Directors
To: Glenn Brown, City Manager
From: City Manager’s Office
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the City’s
appointments to the Brazos Animal Shelter’s Board of Directors.
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends reappointing Mrs. Judy LeUnes to another two-
year term as well as appointing Assistant Police Chief Larry Johnson to occupy the position
currently held by Assistant Chief Scott McCollum.
Summary: The City of College Station has been represented on the Brazos Animal Shelter
Board of Directors for the last two years by Mrs. Judy LeUnes and Assistant Police Chief
Scott McCollum. The Board’s bylaws limit appointees to two-year terms and these two
individuals’ terms end at the end of September.
Assistant Chief McCollum no longer has any supervision or involvement over College
Station’s Animal Control Division which is why Assistant Chief Larry Johnson is being
recommended.
Budget & Financial Summary: N/A
Attachments: N/A
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