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CITY OF TEXAS CITY
REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING

AGENDA

WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 2024 - 5:00 P.M.

KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM - CITY HALL
1801 9th Ave. N.
Texas City, TX 77590

PLEASE NOTE: Public comments and matters from the floor are generally limited to 3 minutes in length. If you would like to request to speak, please do so in advance of the meeting by filling out a Request To Address Commission form. All in attendance are required to remove hats and/or sunglasses (dark glasses) during meetings and to also silence all cell phones and electronic devices.

(1)

ROLL CALL

(2)

INVOCATION

(3)

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

(4)

PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

(a)

Service Awards

Tammy Odom

Municipal Court

07/21/2014

10 years

John McKinley

Public Works

07/14/2014

10 years

Jesus Flores

Water Distribution

07/06/2009

15 years

James Thompson

Sanitation

07/26/1999

25 years

(b)

Swearing-In of Marshal Marcus Garcia

(5)

REPORTS

(a)

Moore Memorial Library Report (Library)

(6)

PUBLIC HEARING

(a)

CDBG 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan - 2nd Public Hearing.

(7)

PUBLIC COMMENTS

(8)

CONSENT AGENDA

(a)

Approve City Commission Minutes for the July 3, 2024 meeting. (City Secretary)

(b)

Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-088, authorizing the Mayor or his designee to enter into a Development Reimbursement Agreement for the Gateview Subdivision. (City Engineer)

(c)

Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-089, authorizing the Mayor or his designee to enter into an agreement with Marsh Darcy for review and consultation services relating to the Gateview Subdivision. (City Engineer)

(d)

Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-090, authorizing the Mayor or his designee to enter engagements with ABHR (a law firm) to provide legal review and consultations relating to the Gateview Subdivision. (City Engineer)

(e)

Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-091, appointing Bruce Clawson to the Zoning Commission to replace Felix Herrera.

(9)

REGULAR ITEMS

(a)

Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-092, approving a budgeted expenditure from Economic Development funding to support the Workforce Liaison position with the Texas City Independent School District (TCISD). (Economic Development)

(10)

COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS

(11)

MAYOR'S COMMENTS

(12)

ADJOURNMENT

NOTICE OF ANY SUBJECT APPEARING ON THIS AGENDA REGARDLESS OF HOW THE MATTER IS STATED MAY BE ACTED UPON BY THE CITY COMMISSION.

NOTICE: The City of Texas City will furnish free transportation to handicapped individuals via a 4-door sedan for anyone wishing to attend the City Commission meetings. Call 948-3111, City Secretary's Office before noon on Monday preceding the meeting to make arrangements.

I, THE UNDERSIGNED AUTHORITY, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS NOTICE OF MEETING WAS POSTED ON THE BULLETIN BOARDS AT CITY HALL, 1801 9TH AVENUE NORTH, TEXAS CITY, TEXAS, AT A PLACE CONVENIENT AND READILY ACCESSIBLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND ON THE CITY'S WEBSITE ON JULY 12, 2024, PRIOR TO 5:00 P.M. AND REMAINED SO POSTED CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 72 HOURS PRECEDING THE SCHEDULED TIME OF SAID MEETING.

______________________
RHOMARI LEIGH
CITY SECRETARY

CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MTG

(4)(a)

Meeting Date:

07/17/2024

July 2024 Service Awards

Submitted For:

Jennifer Price, Human Resources

Submitted By:

Susan Sensat, Human Resources

Department:

Human Resources

Information

ACTION REQUEST

Service Awards

Tammy Odom

Municipal Court

07/21/2014

10 years

John McKinley

Public Works

07/14/2014

10 years

Jesus Flores

Water Distribution

07/06/2009

15 years

James Thompson

Sanitation

07/26/1999

25 years

BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)

Service Award(s) for the following individual(s) for the month of July is based on their years of service with the City.

RECOMMENDATION

Human Resources recommend approval of the July service awards.

Fiscal Impact

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(4)(b)

Meeting Date:

07/17/2024

Swearing In of Marshal Marcus Garcia

Submitted For:

Tammy Odom, Municipal Court

Submitted By:

Tammy Odom, Municipal Court

Department:

Municipal Court

Information

ACTION REQUEST

Formal swearing in of Marshal Marcus Garcia to the Texas City Marshals Office.

BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)

Formal swearing in of Marshal Marcus Garcia to the Texas City Marshals Office.

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that Marcus Garcia be sworn in as a Texas City Marshal.

Fiscal Impact

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(5)(a)

Meeting Date:

07/17/2024

Submitted By:

Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary

Department:

City Secretary

Information

ACTION REQUEST

Moore Memorial Library Report (Library)

BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)

RECOMMENDATION

Fiscal Impact

Attachments

Staff Report

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(6)(a)

Meeting Date:

07/17/2024

CDBG 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan 2nd Public Hearing

Submitted For:

Titilayo Smith, Community Development/ Grant Admin

Submitted By:

Patricia Mata, Community Development/ Grant Admin

Department:

Community Development/ Grant Admin

Information

ACTION REQUEST

Request to approve the CDBG 2024-2025, Annual Action Plan - 2nd Public Hearing.

BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)

The Consolidated Plan is carried out through the Annual Action Plan, which provides a concise summary of the actions, activities, and specific federal and non-federal resources that will be used each year to address the priority needs and specific goals identified by the Consolidated Plan.

Each year the City must submit an Annual Action Plan to HUD, reporting on how that year's funding allocation for the CDBG entitlement grant will achieve the goals outlined in the Five-Year Consolidated Plan.

1. Community Development staff will gather input from citizens and consultations to prepare the draft Action Plan. There shall be two public hearings to receive citizen input on the community's needs, including funding allocations.

2. Community Development staff will gather public input and statistical data to prepare the draft Action Plan. The draft Action Plan will be available for 30 days for public comment with reasonable notice (at least 2 weeks) to the public.

3. The Community Development Department staff will be allowed to make recommendations to the Mayor, City Commission, and the Director of Community Development.

4. When approved by the Mayor and City Commission, the Action Plan will be submitted to HUD.

RECOMMENDATION

To conduct the Public Hearing.

Fiscal Impact

Attachments

CDBG 2024 AAP 2

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(8)(a)

Meeting Date:

07/17/2024

Submitted By:

Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary

Department:

City Secretary

Information

ACTION REQUEST

Approve City Commission Minutes for the July 3, 2024 meeting. (City Secretary)

BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)

RECOMMENDATION

Fiscal Impact

Attachments

Minutes

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(8)(b)

Meeting Date:

07/17/2024

Consider and take action on a Development Reimbursement Agreement for the Gateview Subdivision

Submitted For:

Kim Golden, Transportation and Planning

Submitted By:

Veronica Carreon, Transportation and Planning

Department:

Transportation and Planning

Information

ACTION REQUEST

Consider and take action on a Development Reimbursement Agreement for the Gateview Subdivision.

BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)

To be named entity proposes to develop 26.6685 acre of land located north of Loop 197, east of the 16th Street Ditch and west of Heron's Landing and seeks the creation of a Public Improvement District (PID) to assist with funding the required infrastructure improvements. The City's policy for the use of special districts requires developers to enter into an agreement to reimburse the City for the consulting fees it incurs for reviewing and advising it to regard the formation and operation of the special district.

RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends approval of a Development Reimbursement Agreement for the Gateview Subdivision to assist in evaluating the use of a PID for its development.

Fiscal Impact

Attachments

Map

Agreement

Resolution

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(8)(c)

Meeting Date:

07/17/2024

Consider and take action on an agreement with Marsh Darcy for review and consultation relating to the Gateview Subidivision

Submitted For:

Kim Golden, Transportation and Planning

Submitted By:

Veronica Carreon, Transportation and Planning

Department:

Transportation and Planning

Information

ACTION REQUEST

Consider and take action on an agreement with Marsh Darcy for review and consultation relating to the Gateview Subidivision

BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)

Gateview proposes to develop 26.6685 of land located north of Loop 197, east of the 16th Street Ditch and west of Heron's Landing and seeks the creation of a Public Improvement District (PID) to assist with funding the required infrastructure improvements. Marsh Darcy is a consulting firm with expertise in the formation and operation of special districts, including PIDs. Marsh Darcy has previously advised the City regarding the formation of special districts and its services are necessary to advise the City regarding this request to form a PID.

RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends approval of the Professional Consulting Services Agreement with Marsh Darcy relating to the Gateview Subdivision.

Fiscal Impact

Attachments

Marsh Darcy Contract Proposal for Gateview Subdivision

Map

Resolution

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(8)(d)

Meeting Date:

07/17/2024

Consider and take action on the engagement of ABHR (a law firm) to provide legal review and consultation relating to the Gateview Subdivision

Submitted For:

Kim Golden, Transportation and Planning

Submitted By:

Veronica Carreon, Transportation and Planning

Department:

Transportation and Planning

Information

ACTION REQUEST

Consider and take action on the engagement of ABHR (a law firm) to provide legal review and consultation relating to the Gateview Subdivision

BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)

Gateview proposes to develop 26.6685 of land located north of Loop 197, east of the 16th Street Ditch and west of Heron's Landing and seeks the creation of a Public Improvement District (PID) to assist with funding the required infrastructure improvements. ABHR is a law firm with expertise in the formation and operation of special districts, including PIDs and the preparation of development agreements relating thereto. ABHR has previously advised the City regarding the formation of special districts and its services are necessary to advise the City and review legal documents regarding this request to form a PID.

RECOMMENDATION

Staff has reviewed and recommends approval of the engagement of ABHR for services relating to the Gateview Subdivision proposed development.

Fiscal Impact

Attachments

Map

PID creation - engagement letter

Resolution

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(8)(e)

Meeting Date:

07/17/2024

Zoning Commission appointment

Submitted For:

Kim Golden, Transportation and Planning

Submitted By:

Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary

Department:

City Secretary

Information

ACTION REQUEST

Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-090, appointing Bruce Clawson to the Zoning Commission to replace Felix Herrera.

BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)

Felix Herrera resigned from the Zoning Commission because he felt his seat would conflict with a project that he is working on. Mr. Herrera did not provide details of the project nor turn in a Conflict of Interest form so that the City Attorney could advise on the matter.

Bruce Clawson, a previous member, resigned over a year ago for personal reasons but has since expressed that he would be "happy to serve again."

It is imperative that the Zoning Commission maintains its consistent meeting schedule of the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month, and that begins with members who can reliably make a quorum.

RECOMMENDATION

It is the recommendation of the City Engineer and Mayor's office that Bruce Clawson be appointed to the Zoning Commission to replace Felix Herrera.

Fiscal Impact

Attachments

Resolution

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(9)(a)

Meeting Date:

07/17/2024

Approve budgeted expenditure from Economic Development funding to support Workforce Liaison position with Texas City Independent School District (TCISD).

Submitted For:

Kristin Edwards, Economic Development

Submitted By:

Kristin Edwards, Economic Development

Department:

Economic Development

Information

ACTION REQUEST

Approve budgeted expenditure from Economic Development funding to support Workforce Liaison position with Texas City Independent School District (TCISD).

BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)

In the fiscal year 2023-24 budget, the City Commission – after recommended approval by the Texas City Economic Development Corporation – approved the inclusion of a $75,000 expenditure from EDC funds to support the creation of a Workforce Liaison position at TCISD. The position was to be mutually-funded between the Economic Development Corporation and the School District, with the EDC providing $75,000 for the base salary of the position, and the school district funding insurance, benefits and incidentals.
Jamie Louviere was awarded the position and began her work at the beginning of the 2023-24 school year. During that time, her focus has been to enhance the relationships between the EDC, the School District and the business community of Texas City. She has made regular reports to the EDC regarding her progress, which included doubling the number of students entering the local workforce during this year's "Signing Day" event.
Funds are available for this expenditure in the Economic Development Corporation budget under the Business Incentives line, 801-050-53111.

RECOMMENDATION

Approve budgeted expenditure from Economic Development funding to support Workforce Liaison position with Texas City Independent School District.

Fiscal Impact

Funds Available Y/N:

Amount Requested:

$75,000

Source of Funds:

Economic Development Corporation

Account #:

801-050-53111

Fiscal Impact:

Funds are available for this expenditure in the Economic Development Corporation budget under the Business Incentives line, 801-050-53111.

Attachments

MOU - TCISD-TCEDC Workforce Liaison

Resolution