HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/22/2024 - Regular Minutes - City Council (3)MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
IN -PERSON WITH TELECONFERENCE PARTICIPATION
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
AUGUST 22, 2024
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF BRAZOS
Present:
John Nichols, Mayor
Council:
Mark Smith
William Wright
Linda Harvell
Elizabeth Cunha
Bob Yancy
Dennis Maloney
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City Staff:
Bryan Woods, City Manager
Jeff Capps, Deputy City Manager
Adam Falco, City Attorney
Leslie Whitten, Deputy City Attorney
Tanya Smith, City Secretary
Ian Whittenton, Deputy City Secretary
1. Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present.
With a quorum present, the meeting of the College Station City Council was called to order by Mayor
Nichols via In -Person and Teleconference at 4:00 p.m. on August 22, 2024, in the Council Chambers
of the City of College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840.
2. Executive Session Agenda.
In accordance with the Texas Government Code §551.071-Consultation with Attorney, §551.074-
Personnel, and §551.086-Competitive Matters, and the College Station City Council convened into
Executive Session at 4:00 p.m. on August 22, 2024, to continue discussing matters pertaining to:
2.1. Consultation with Attorney to seek advice regarding pending or contemplated litigation, to
wit:
• Shana Elliott and Lawrence Kalke v. City of College Station, et al., Cause No. 22-001122-CV-
85, in the 85th District Court, Brazos County, Texas; and
• City of College Station v. 47 Oaks, LLC, Cause No. 626-CC, in the County Court at Law No.
2 of Brazos County, Texas; and
• SOAH Docket No. 473-22-2464 and PUC Docket No. 52728 — Application of the City of
College Station to Change Rates for Wholesale Transmission Services; and
• Cynthia Hopkins & Geoffry Hopkins v City of College Station, Cause No. 23-002880-CV-85
in the 85th District Court, Brazos County Texas.
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• Legal advice related to an interlocal agreement with the City of Bryan for sewer service.
• Legal advice related to the 2014 and 2022 Economic Development Agreements with Fujifilm
• Diosynth.
• g. Legal advice related to College Station's water permits issued or pending from the Brazos
Valley Groundwater Conservation District and export permits pending or issued from the
Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District.
2.2. Deliberation on the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline,
or dismissal of a public officer; to wit:
• City Manager
• Council Self -Evaluation
3. The Open Meeting Will Reconvene No Earlier than 6:00 PM from Executive Session and City
Council will take action, if any.
Executive Session recessed at 6:22 p.m. No action was taken.
4. Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation, consider absence request.
5. Hear Visitors Comments.
No one signed up to speak.
6. CONSENT ITEMS
Presentation, discussion, and possible action on consent items which consist of ministerial, or
"housekeeping" items as allowed by law: A Councilmember may request additional information
at this time. Any Councilmember may remove an item from the Consent Agenda for a separate
vote.
Items 6.2, 6.6, 6.9, and 6.10 were pulled from Consent for clarification.
(6.2) Mary Ellen Leonard, Finance Director, explained that every fiscal year there are several
expenditures incorporated in the approved budget that are not subject to competitive bidding or
proposals. These expenditures are for sole source purchases; expenditures for personal, professional
or planning services; captive replacement parts for equipment, and other exemptions more fully
described in LGC 252.022 and other expenditures for interlocal contracts or fees mandated by state
law. Mrs. Leonard stated that the City of College Station is paying actuals with the whole number
being a limit to the authorization for the City Manager.
(6.6) Michael Ostrowski, Chief Development Officer, explained that BV Southern Pointe
Development, Inc., has filed a petition requesting consent to annexation of 19.44 acres of land in Rock
Prairie Management District No. 2. Pursuant to Sect. 3909.110 and 3909.111 Texas Special District
Local Laws Code and Subchapter J, Chapter 49 Texas Water Code, the District must obtain City
approval for the annexation of land and subsequent issuance of bond indebtedness; therefore, the
District has come to the City for consent.
(6.9) Ross Brady, Chief of Staff, explained the City, along with 181 other Texas cities served by
Atmos, is a member of the Atmos Cities Steering Committee (ACSC). This committee reviews
changes made to the rates Atmos charges its customers. In April 2024, Atmos proposed an increase to
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its rates which, across their entire service area, would generate an additional $196 million. The ACSC
objected to this amount but acknowledged some increase was necessary for the company to cover
costs. After negotiations, the two entities agreed to a system -wide increase amounting to an additional
$164 million. The impact to an average residential customer in College Station will be an additional
$5.52 per month, or 6.84%. The increase for an average commercial customer will be $13.39 per
month, or 3.44%.
(6.10) Kelsey Heiden, Parks and Recreation Director, explained that this emergency repair contract
only covers the unexpected damage a pack of feral hogs caused at Veterans Park. The incident
significantly impacted Fields 4, 5, 6, 9, and 10, rendering them unusable. Parks is working to address
striping and other usability issues.
6.1. Presentation, discussion, and possible action of minutes for:
• August 8, 2024 Council Meeting
6.2. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to authorize expenditure of funds for Fiscal
Year 2025 for 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 $100,000; and to authorize the City Manager to
approve contracts and expenditures that are on the exemption list.
6.3. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a contract for Professional Auditing
Services with Weaver and Tidwell, LLP. for an amount not to exceed $135,960.
6.4. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2024-4537 amending
Chapter 38 "Traffic and Vehicles," Article VI "Traffic Schedules," Section 38-1007 "Traffic
Schedule VII, one-way streets and alleyways," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College
Station, Texas, to designate Cathedral Pines Drive as a one-way street.
6.5. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the first reading of a franchise agreement
ordinance with 2906 Holdings, LLC (dba Waste Falcon) for the collection of recyclables from
commercial businesses and multi -family locations.
6.6. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Resolution No. 08-22-24-6.6 granting
consent to the Rock Prairie Management District No. 2 to annex approximately 19.44 acres of
land into the district.
6.7. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a general services contract with
Buyers Barricades Houston, LLC in a not to exceed amount of $128,800 for the 2024 TAMU
Football Post Game Day Traffic Control.
6.8. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an Interlocal Agreement between
the City of College Station and Texas A&M University to equally share in the cost to deploy
traffic control devices according to the Texas A&M Football Post Game Traffic Control Plan.
6.9. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the Atmos Mid -Tex 2024 Rate Review
Mechanism (RRM) Ordinance No. 2024-4538.
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6.10. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to ratify a general services contract with
Paragon Sports Constructors, LLC for emergency repairs to the fields at Veterans Park and
Athletic Complex for an amount not to exceed $148,395.90.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Wright and a second by Councilmember Smith,
the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the Consent agenda. The
motion carried unanimously.
7. WORKSHOP ITEMS
7.1. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a presentation and update on the Recreation
Center Market Analysis and Survey.
Jennifer Cain, Capital Projects Director, presented a brief update on the Recreation Center Market
Analysis and then turned it over to Stephen Springs with Brinkley, Sargent, Wiginton and Lisa Paradis
with BerryDunn to provide an overview on the Survey.
Lisa Paradis, BerryDunn, gave a summary on the Survey Findings.
The College Station community needs more indoor recreation opportunities.
Top needs related to indoor spaces:
• Multi-purpose/family oriented
• Walking track
• Swimming pools
• City -operated
College Station offers fewer facilities than benchmarked communities.
• College Station's Parks and Recreation Department offers very limited indoor recreational
opportunities.
• As the community grows, City -provided indoor facilities could expand service offerings to
meet increased demand.
Texas A&M recreation facilities are student -focused and are not widely used by public.
• Annual Visits: Estimated 1.2 million visits to the Texas A&M Rec Sports facility annually.
• Target Demographic: A significant portion of the target demographic is well -served.
• Membership Usage: Does not offer non -affiliate memberships; not widely used by the
general public.
Next Steps
• Option 1: Proceed with Phase 2 of study, which is to start space program options and rough
costing.
• Option 2: Pause or stop the process.
Majority of Council directed staff to proceed with Phase 2 of study, which defines space and
programing options along with rough costing.
8. REGULAR ITEMS
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8.1. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on the City of College Station
2025 advertised ad valorem tax rate of $0.513086 per $100 valuation resulting in an increase in
tax revenues.
Mary Ellen Leonard, Finance Director, stated that this public hearing is on a rate of $0.513086 per
$100 assessed valuation. This is the same tax rate as the 2024 tax rate. The notice of this public hearing
was placed in the Eagle, as well as on the City's internet site, and the City's television channel. The
City Council will vote on the tax rate at this August 22nd meeting at 6:00 pm. The public hearing tax
rate of $0.513086 per $100 assessed valuation will generate $73.1M in taxes. 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.
Proposed Rates
Workshop
Tax Office Certified
Rates
Proposed Debt Service Fund
Proposed General Fund
$21.1442■
$30.1644■
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btal Proposed Tax Rate
$51.3086
No -New Revenue Rate
Voter -Approval Rate
11111
$50.0202 ■
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$52.4914-
$21.1441
$30.1645
$51.3086
$49.9960
At approximately 7:33 p.m., Mayor Nichols opened the Public Hearing.
$52.1442
There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:33 p.m.
8.2. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on Ordinance No. 2024-4539 adopting the City
of College Station 2024-2025 Budget; and presentation, possible action and discussion ratifying
the property tax revenue increase reflected in the budget.
Mary Ellen Leonard, Finance Director, stated that there are two actions requested of Council in this
agenda item.
First is the consideration of the 2024-2025 proposed budget. The City Council received the proposed
budget on July 8, 2024 and held budget workshops on July 15th and 16th. The City Council held a
public hearing on the proposed budget on July 25th. The City Council will need to include any
proposed revisions to the budget in the motion to adopt the budget.
FY25 NET BUDGET SUMMARY
Governmental Funds
Enterprise Funds
Special Revenue Funds
Subtotal O&M
Net Capital
Total Net Budget
FY25 Proposed
Net Budget
$151,754,058
186,207,217
28,198,756
Changes
FY25 Approved
Net Budget
$909,230 $152,663,288
$29,781
186,207,217
28,228,537
$366,160,031
$939,011
$367,099,042
$174,351,642
$540,511,673
$939,011
$174,351,642
$541,450,684
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The second action is ratification of the property tax revenue increase reflected in the budget. This
action is required due to recently enacted legislation. 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 of approximately
$3M. The proposed tax rate is $0.513086 per $100 assessed valuation is the same rate as in FY24.
The following is an overall summary of the proposed budget with workshop revisions. Subtotal
Operation and Maintenance: $367,099,042; Net Capital: $174,351,642; Total Net Budget:
$541,450,684.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Wright and a second by Mayor Nichols, the City
Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2024-4539, the proposed
FY25 budget for the City of College Station including proposed revisions of an increase of $939,011
for a total proposed budget with revisions of $541,450,684." The motion carried unanimously.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Mayor Nichols and a second by Councilmember Maloney, the
City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to ratify the property tax increase reflected in
the FY25 budget." The motion carried unanimously.
8.3. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on approval of Ordinance No. 2024-4540
adopting the City of College Station 2024-2025 ad valorem tax rate of $0.513086 per $100
assessed valuation, the debt service portion being $0.211441 per $100 assessed valuation and the
operations and maintenance portion being $0.301645 per $100 assessed valuation.
Mary Ellen Leonard, Finance Director, stated that on August 8th, the City Council discussed the tax
rate and called a public hearing on a tax rate of $0.513086. This is the same tax rate as 2024. The tax
rate must be adopted as two separate components — one for Operations and Maintenance, $0.301645,
and one for Debt Service, $0.211441, for a Total Tax Rate of $0.513086.
This is the tax rate that was used to prepare the proposed budget. If the City Council adopts a tax rate
lower than the proposed rate, the budget will have to be amended and reduced.
Current Tax Rate: $0.513086
No New Revenue Tax Rate: $0.499960
Voter Approved Tax Rate: $0.521442
Proposed Tax Rate: $0.513086
Proposed Debt Service Fund
Proposed General Fund
Total Proposed Tax Rate
No -New Revenue Rate
Voter -Approval Rate
Proposed Rates @
Workshop
$.211442■
$.301644■
S.5�■
$.500202■
$.524914-
Tax Office Certified
Rates
$.211441
$.301645
$.513086
$.499960
$.521442
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MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Smith and a second by Councilmember
Maloney, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2024-
4540, that the property tax rate be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of 51.3086 cents per $100
assessed valuation, which is effectively a 4.73 percent increase in the tax rate. Also move to approve
the Maintenance and Operations rate be 30.1645 cents per $100 assessed valuation; and the Debt
Service rate be 21.1441 cents per $100 assessed valuation. The motion carried unanimously.
8.4. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on Resolution No. 08-22-24-8.4
adopting fees, rates, and charges as provided by Chapter 2 "Administration", Article V
"Finance" Division 2 "Fees, Rates and Charges" of the Code of Ordinances, City of College
Station, Texas.
Mary Ellen Leonard, Finance Director, stated that all fees, rates and charges in the Code of Ordinances
are adopted by resolution of the City Council as provided in Sec. 2-117 of the Code. Each year with
the budget the Council adopts a new resolution to keep the fees, rates, and charges current.
At approximately 8:15 p.m., Mayor Nichols opened the Public Hearing.
There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 8:15 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Wright and a second by Councilmember Smith,
the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, with Councilmember Yancy abstaining, to
approve Resolution No. 08-22-24-8.4, for the adoption of the FY25 Fee Resolution with the following
changes. The motion carried unanimously.
8.5. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2024-
4541 amending Appendix A, Unified Development Ordinance, Article 4, "Zoning Districts,"
Section 4.2 "Official Zoning Map," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station,
Texas, by changing the zoning district boundaries from GS General Suburban or PDD Planned
Development District to GS General Suburban and ROO Restricted Occupancy Overlay or
PDD Planned Development District and ROO Restricted Occupancy Overlay, on approximately
32.26 acres being 130 lots and common area within Woodcreek Section One
Subdivision,generally located between Lake Forest Court S and Stonebrook Drive, excluding
Woodcreek Drive from State Highway 6 S to Lake Forest Court S.
Jeff Howell, Planning and Development, stated that this request is to add the ROO, which is a single-
family overlay zoning district, to the existing base zonings within the Woodcreek Section One
subdivision boundaries. The ROO is intended to provide subdivision -specific occupancy regulations
— not to exceed two unrelated persons per single-family dwelling or accessory living quarter. The ROO
Petition Committee, comprised of Woodcreek Section One property owners, has met all requirements
of the ROO application process. The Petition Committee submitted the application materials including
the ROO petition for the subdivision. When submitting an application, the fifty (50) percent plus one
(1) petition signature threshold of property owners in support of the overlay must be met. City staff
were able to verify that the petition met the signature threshold in support of the requested ROO.
The Planning and Zoning Commission heard this item at their August 1, 2024 meeting and
recommended unanimous approval of the request.
At approximately 8:30 p.m., Mayor Nichols opened the Public Hearing.
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There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 8:30 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Harvell and a second by Councilmember Yancy,
the City Council voted five (5) for and one (1) opposed, with Councilmember Cunha voting against
and the recusal of Councilmember Maloney, to adopt Ordinance No. 2024-4541, amending Appendix
A, Unified Development Ordinance, Article 4, "Zoning Districts," Section 4.2 "Official Zoning Map,"
of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, by changing the zoning district
boundaries from GS General Suburban or PDD Planned Development District to GS General
Suburban and ROO Restricted Occupancy Overlay or PDD Planned Development District and ROO
Restricted Occupancy Overlay, on approximately 32.26 acres being 130 lots and common area within
Woodcreek Section One Subdivision, generally located between Lake Forest Court S and Stonebrook
Drive, excluding Woodcreek Drive from State Highway 6 S to Lake Forest Court S. The motion
carried.
8.6. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2024-
4542 amending Appendix A, Unified Development Ordinance, Article 4 "Zoning Districts,"
Section 4.2 "Official Zoning Map" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station,
Texas, by changing the zoning district boundaries from GS General Suburban to MH Middle
Housing and HOO High Occupancy Overlay for approximately 28 acres being all of that certain
tract or parcel of land lying and being situated in the Morgan Rector league, abstract no. 46, in
College Station, Brazos County, Texas, including portions of the Richards Subdivision as
described by plat recorded in volume 137, page 25 of the Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas,
and subsequent replats of portions of it, and generally being the majority of the properties which
front on Richards Street, Crest Street and Sterling Street.
Regular Items 8.6 and 8.7 were opened and presented together.
8.7. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance 2024-
4543 amending Appendix A, Unified Development Ordinance, Article 4 "Zoning Districts,"
Section 4.2 "Official Zoning Map" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station,
Texas, by changing the zoning district boundaries from GS General Suburban to MH Middle
Housing and HOO High Occupancy Overlay for approximately 28 acres being all of that certain
tract or parcel of land lying and being situated in the Morgan Rector league, abstract no. 46, in
College Station, Brazos County, Texas, including portions of the Richards Subdivision as
described by plat recorded in volume 137, page 25 of the Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas,
and subsequent replats of portions of it, and generally being the majority of the properties which
front on Richards Street, Crest Street and Sterling Street.
Jeff Howell, Planning and Development, stated that as part of the second phase of the city -initiated
rezonings to middle housing, this area was identified as appropriate for MH Middle Housing and HOO
High Occupancy Overlay but needed to be surveyed prior to moving forward. This is due to the area
not being subdivided and/or the need to be resurveyed. This area was also previously considered and
determined to be appropriate for rezoning to MH Middle Housing by a working group of neighborhood
and development community representatives, the Planning and Zoning Commission, and the City
Council. Public engagement sessions were held earlier this year in February and March to receive
additional feedback prior to moving forward with the survey work necessary. Mr. Schrum explained
that after receiving the completed survey and considering the rezoning criteria, City staff has
determined that this area is appropriate for rezoning to MH Middle Housing and HOO High
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Occupancy Overlay and are recommending approval. The HOO High Occupancy Overlay would
allow the shared housing use as long as the property met the requirements for that use.
The Planning and Zoning Commission heard the 8.6 Item at their August 1, 2024 meeting, where they
voted unanimously in recommendation of approval of this request conditioned on the construction of
an approved access drive or turnaround, that meets Fire Department standards, be provided within 100
feet of the terminus of Avenue A. This can also be achieved by the extension of Avenue A to
Eisenhower Street, Nimitz Street, or Ash Street. These conditions are necessary to ensure adequate
Fire and Sanitation access with the potential increase in density allowed by the proposed zoning. The
Planning and Zoning Commission also heard the 8.7 Item at their August 1, 2024 meeting and voted
unanimously to recommend support. City staff also recommends approval of both items.
At approximately 8:48 p.m., Mayor Nichols opened both 8.6 and 8.7 Public Hearings.
There being no further comments, both Public Hearings were closed at 8:48 p.m.
(8.6) MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Yancy and a second by Councilmember
Maloney, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2024-
4542, amending Appendix A, Unified Development Ordinance, Article 4 "Zoning Districts," Section
4.2 "Official Zoning Map" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, by
changing the zoning district boundaries from GS General Suburban to MH Middle Housing and HOO
High Occupancy Overlay for approximately 28 acres being all of that certain tract or parcel of land
lying and being situated in the Morgan Rector league, abstract no. 46, in College Station, Brazos
County, Texas, including portions of the Richards Subdivision as described by plat recorded in volume
137, page 25 of the Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas, and subsequent replats of portions of it,
and generally being the majority of the properties which front on Richards Street, Crest Street and
Sterling Street. The motion carried unanimously.
(8.7) MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Maloney and a second by Councilmember
Smith, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2024-4543,
amending Appendix A, Unified Development Ordinance, Article 4 "Zoning Districts," Section 4.2
"Official Zoning Map" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, by changing
the zoning district boundaries from GS General Suburban to MH Middle Housing and HOO High
Occupancy Overlay for approximately 28 acres being all of that certain tract or parcel of land lying
and being situated in the Morgan Rector league, abstract no. 46, in College Station, Brazos County,
Texas, including portions of the Richards Subdivision as described by plat recorded in volume 137,
page 25 of the Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas, and subsequent replats of portions of it, and
generally being the majority of the properties which front on Richards Street, Crest Street and Sterling
Street. The motion carried unanimously.
8.8. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2024-
4544 vacating and abandoning a 0.034-acre portion of Public Utility Easement located in Lot
1R-4, Block 7 of the Midtown Reserve subdivision Phase 106, according to the plat recorded in
Volume 19243, Page 165, of the Official Public Records of Brazos County, Texas.
Anthony Armstrong, Planning and Development Director, stated that the public utility easement
abandonment is being requested by the applicant because of a desired development in this area. This
originally platted easement is no longer needed in this location because the lot configuration is
changing. Furthermore, there are no existing utilities here, and all utilities providers have approved
this request.
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At approximately 9:01 p.m., Mayor Nichols opened the Public Hearing.
There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 9:02 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Wright and a second by Councilmember Smith,
the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2024-4544,
vacating and abandoning a 0.034-acre portion of Public Utility Easement located in Lot 1R-4, Block
7 of the Midtown Reserve subdivision Phase 106, according to the plat recorded in Volume 19243,
Page 165, of the Official Public Records of Brazos County, Texas. The motion carried unanimously.
8.9. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2024-
4545 vacating and abandoning a 0.103-acre portion of right-of-way located on the southbound
side of Midtown Drive, East of Durham Loop in the Midtown Reserve Subdivision Phase 601,
according to the deed recorded in Volume 14147, Page 149, of the Official Public Records of
Brazos County, Texas.
Anthony Armstrong, Planning and Development Director, stated that the right-of-way abandonment
is being requested by the applicant as they desire to develop closer to the ROW. The originally
dedicated right-of-way is no longer needed for future expansion of Midtown Drive. The 0.103-acre
portion of right-of-way is undeveloped and is not connected to any other right-of-way. This portion
was also deeded to the city, at no cost, by the developer as part of the City's CIP project that built
Midtown Drive through this area.
At approximately 9:03 p.m., Mayor Nichols opened the Public Hearing.
There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 9:03 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Maloney and a second by Councilmember
Wright, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2024-
4545, vacating and abandoning a 0.103-acre portion of right-of-way located on the southbound side
of Midtown Drive, East of Durham Loop in the Midtown Reserve Subdivision Phase 601, according
to the deed recorded in Volume 14147, Page 149, of the Official Public Records of Brazos County,
Texas. The motion carried unanimously.
8.10. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a construction contract with C. A. Walker
Construction, in the amount of $6,037,073 for the construction of two new restroom and
concession buildings at Bachmann Park, plus the City's contingency in the amount of $750,000
for a total appropriation of $6,787,073. Approval of this item grants authority for the City
Manager to authorize project expenditures up to the City's contingency amount.
Jennifer Cain, Capital Projects Director, stated that the proposed construction project includes the
demolition and reconstruction of the restroom and concession buildings located near the Little League
and Senior League fields. This project is part of the approved 2022 Bond Program and is the first
building located within the four (4) Little League fields. The new facility will include a new
concession area, an increase in the number of restroom stalls, a dedicated family restroom, storage
rooms, drinking fountains and an official's room. In addition to the new building, users will also see
new bleachers, covered seating, and new dugouts. The second building, located near the Senior League
baseball fields and soccer fields, will include the same features as the new Little League building: a
concession area, larger restrooms, storage rooms and drinking fountains. The area around the baseball
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fields will also receive new bleachers and added shade. Competitive sealed bids were used to obtain
this project (CSP) and there were six submissions with C.A. Walker Construction determined to be
the greatest value to the city after staff evaluation.
A future budget amendment item in FY24 will be necessary to cover the additional contingency that
was sought in order to get at the total amount of $6,787,073. If there are any additional contingency
expenses, these will be covered by investment earnings in the Parks Capital Improvement Projects
Fund.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Harvell and a second by Councilmember Smith,
the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve a construction contract with C.
A. Walker Construction, in the amount of $6,037,073 for the construction of two new restroom and
concession buildings at Bachmann Park, plus the City's contingency in the amount of $750,000 for a
total appropriation of $6,787,073. Approval of this item grants authority for the City Manager to
authorize project expenditures up to the City's contingency amount. The motion carried unanimously.
9. Council Calendar
Council reviewed the calendar.
10. Items of Community Interest: The Council may receive reports from a Council Member or
City Staff about items of community interest for which notice has not been given, including:
expressions of thanks, congratulations or condolence; information regarding holiday schedules;
honorary or salutary recognitions of a public official, public employee, or other citizen;
reminders of upcoming events organized or sponsored by the City of College Station;
information about a social, ceremonial or community event organized or sponsored by an entity
other than the City of College Station that is scheduled to be attended by a Council Member,
another city official or staff of the City of College Station; and announcements involving an
imminent threat to the public health and safety of people in the City of College Station that has
arisen after the posting of the agenda.
Councilmember Wright stated that the Fall Guide was excellent and thanked the Parks Department for
promoting Wolf Pen. In addition, he attended the grand opening of Aggieland Scuba.
Councilmember Cunha reported on the Sunday evening and thanked staff for putting on a great event.
Councilmember Yancy congratulated Charlie Lima on the 15 years of the BCS Classic Fitness
Competition and recognized Amazon for working with the community on Prime Air Delivery
concerns.
Councilmember Maloney reported on the grand opening of PopShot and BCS Sister Cities event on
September 6th at the Bush Museum.
Councilmember Havell reported on a partnership with Aggieland Outfitters.
City Manager Bryan Woods recognized the Community Development Department for their recent
award for the Best Project of the Year from Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
11. Council Reports on Committees, Boards, and Commission: A Council Member may make a
report regarding meetings of City Council boards and commissions or meetings of boards and
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committees on which a Council Member serves as a representative that have met since the last
council meeting. (Committees listed in Coversheet)
Councilmember Cunha reported on the appointment made to the BPG.
12. Future Agenda Items and Review of Standing List of Council Generated Future Agenda
Items: A Council Member may make a request to City Council to place an item for which no
notice has been given on a future agenda or may inquire about the status of an item on the
standing list of council generated future agenda items. A Council Member's or City Staff'
response to the request or inquiry will be limited to a statement of specific factual information
related to the request or inquiry or the recitation of existing policy in response to the request or
inquiry. Any deliberation of or decision about the subject of a request will be limited to a
proposal to place the subject on the agenda for a subsequent meeting.
No future items at this time.
13. Adjournment.
There being no further business, Mayor Nichols adjourned the meeting of the City Council at 9:24
p.m. on Thursday, August 22, 2024.
John P. Nichols, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tanya Smith, City Secretary
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