Will Brule, Council District #1 Mike Alexander, City Manager Mitchell lordan, Council District #2 Teresa Herrera, City Secretary Vickey L. Chivers, Council District #3 Paifiiiir.rE Ronald D. Stutes, City Attorney Joscph Thompson, Council District #+ Doug Smith, Council District #5 %.19| Steve Presley, Council District #6 Bob Herrington, Mayor

NOTICE OF MEETING CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, May 8, 2017 Work Session @ 4:30 p.rn., City Hall Conference Room Regular Meeting @ 5:30 p.m., City Council Chambers 504 N. Queen Street Palestine, Texas

The City Council may meet in Closed Session regarding any item on this agenda if necessary, as permitted by Subchapter D of Chapter 551 of tle Texas Government Code. woRK sEsstoN 1J Discuss creating the Community Assessment Committee. Marketing Manager Mary Raum 2J Discuss Phase II ofthe Downtown Assessment Study. PEDC Asst. Director Greg Laudadio 3J Discuss new vendor for usage as a radio tower for Police communications. Interim Police Chief lohn Herod 4) Discuss Budget Timeline for Fisc alYear 2077 -20L8. Michael Hornes/Steve Groom

REGULAR MEETING A. CALL TO ORDER

B. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Invocation followed by Pledge ofAllegiance

C. PROPOSED CHANGES OF AGENDA ITEMS

D. PUBLIC COMMENTS. PUBLIC RECOGNITION. AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 1) National Preservation Month Proclamation 2l Peace 0fficers Memorial Day & Police Week Proclamation

E. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES

F, MAYOR'S REPORT

G. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL 1) Recognition by Council. 2) Update on Attendance, Upcoming Activities, and Future Development at the Texas State Railroad 3) Update on Community Events

H, CITY MANAGER'S REPORT 1J Dogwood Trails Update - Marc Mitchell, Executive Director - Chamber ofCommerce 2) Departmental Report a) Web Metrics bJ Public Works (Streets, Fleet Maintenance, Solid Waste, Airport Operations, Utilities, and PW AdministrationJ c) CriminallnvestigationDivision d) Fire eJ Development Services

I. CONSENT AGENDA The Consent Items shall be considered for action as a whole, unless one or more Councilmembers objects. Approval of the consent agenda authorized the City Manager to implement each item in accordance with staff recommendations. 1) Consider approval ofinvoices over $25,000. Finance Director Steve Groom

REGULAR AGENDA 1) Consider an ordinance creating the Community Assessment Committee. Marketing Manager Mary Raum 2] Consider Phase ll ofthe Downtown Assessment Study. PEDC Asst. Director Greg Laudadio 3) Consider expenditure in the amount of $63,572.1,2 to purchase a Hydro-Excavator Trailer from E.H. Wachs. Deputy Public Works Director Felipe Garcia 4) Consider a contract with new vendor for usage as a radio tower for Police communications. Interim Police Chief Iohn Herod 5) Consider a variance to allow an Alcoholic Beverage Permit to be issued at 1.221. N. Link Street. Development Services Director Jeffrey Lyons 6) Consider setting date for the Official Canvass of the May 6,2077 Officer & Special Election on Wednesday, May 10, 2017. City Secretary Teresa Herrera 7) Consider an ordinance approving negotiated settlement betlveen the Atmos Cities Steering Committee ("ACSA") and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex division regarding the company's 2017 rate review mechanism filings; declaring existing rates to be unreasonable; adopting tariffs that reflect rate adjustments consistent with the negotiated settlement; finding the rates to be set by the settlement tariffs to be just and reasonable and in the public interest; requiring reconciliation and rate adjustments if federal income tax rates change; terminating the RRM process for 2018 pending renegotiation of RRM terms and conditions; requiring the company to reimburse ACSC's reasonable ratemaking expenses; determining that this ordinance was passed in accordance with the requirements of the Texas Open Meetings Act; adopting a savings clause; declaring an effective date; and requiring delivery of this ordinance to the company and the ACSC's legal counsel.

K. ADJOURN

CERTIFICATION

I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certiry that this Notice of Meeting was posted on the outdoor bulletin board at the main entrance to City Hall, 504 N. Queen Street, Palestine, Texas, on the date and time: { '.[:00 eresa Herrera, City Secretary

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Palestine will provide for reasonable accommodations for persons attending City Council meetings. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to the meetings, Please contact the City Secretary's office for further information at 9O3-731-A414.

To: Mayor and City Council Members From: Nate Smith - City of Palestine, Tx. Date: 5/3/2017 Re: Web Metrics Report

The following documents are reports from Google Analytics and Hootsuite measuring the performance of the City of Palestine’s website, www.cityofpalestinetx.com, and the Facebook page “City of Palestine Tx. – Community Information,” and the Twitter account “City of Palestine Tx. – Community Information.”

The report is from April 3 to May 2 and compares metrics from March 4 to April 2. I have also included information, including basic demographic information and devices people are using to access our site.

I am available to answer any questions on the report.

Thank you. City of Palestine Web All Web Site Data GO TO REPORT

Audience Overview Apr 3, 2017 - May 2, 2017 Compare to: Mar 4, 2017 - Apr 2, 2017

All Users +0.00% Sessions

Overview

Apr 3, 2017 - May 2, 2017: Sessions Mar 4, 2017 - Apr 2, 2017: Sessions

800

400

Apr 8 Apr 15 Apr 22 Apr 29

New Visitor Returning Visitor Sessions Users Pageviews Apr 3, 2017 - May 2, 2017 -6.89% -8.33% -4.17% 10,546 vs 11,326 7,721 vs 8,423 21,559 vs 22,497

40.9%

Pages / Session Avg. Session Duration Bounce Rate 59.1% 2.92% 4.37% -3.32% 2.04 vs 1.99 00:01:31 vs 00:01:27 59.00% vs 61.03%

Mar 4, 2017 - Apr 2, 2017 % New Sessions -2.92% 59.08% vs 60.86%

39.1%

60.9%

Language Sessions % Sessions

1. en-us

Apr 3, 2017 - May 2, 2017 10,290 97.57%

Mar 4, 2017 - Apr 2, 2017 10,834 95.66%

% Change -5.02% 2.00%

2. en-gb

Apr 3, 2017 - May 2, 2017 104 0.99%

Mar 4, 2017 - Apr 2, 2017 334 2.95%

% Change -68.86% -66.56%

3. es-419

Apr 3, 2017 - May 2, 2017 18 0.17%

Mar 4, 2017 - Apr 2, 2017 33 0.29%

% Change -45.45% -41.42%

4. es City of Palestine Web All Web Site Data GO TO REPORT

Demographics: Overview Apr 3, 2017 - May 2, 2017 Compare to: Mar 4, 2017 - Apr 2, 2017 Some data in this report may have been removed when a threshold was applied. Learn more

All Users +0.00% Sessions

Key Metric:

Age 63.49% of total sessions Gender 65.60% of total sessions

30% female male Apr 3, 2017 - May 2, 2017

22%

41.4%

58.6% 15%

Mar 4, 2017 - Apr 2, 2017 8%

41.3%

0% 58.7% 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65+

© 2017 Google City of Palestine Web All Web Site Data GO TO REPORT

Overview Apr 3, 2017 - May 2, 2017 Compare to: Mar 4, 2017 - Apr 2, 2017

All Users +0.00% Sessions

Explorer

Summary

Apr 3, 2017 - May 2, 2017: Sessions Mar 4, 2017 - Apr 2, 2017: Sessions

800

400

Apr 8 Apr 15 Apr 22 Apr 29

Acquisition Behavior Conversions Goal 1: Sign up Device Category % New New Bounce Pages / Avg. Session Sign up (Goal 1 Sign up (Goal 1 Sign up (Goal 1 Sessions Sessions Users Rate Session Duration Conversion Rate) Completions) Value)

6.89% 2.93% 9.61% 3.32% 2.92% 4.37% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 10,546 vs 59.11% vs 6,234 vs 59.00% vs 2.04 vs 1.99 00:01:31 vs 0.00% vs 0.00% 0 vs 0 $0.00 vs $0.00 11,326 60.90% 6,897 61.03% 00:01:27

1. mobile

Apr 3, 2017 - May 2, 2017 5,376 58.65% 3,153 64.36% 1.82 00:01:19 0.00% 0 $0.00 (50.98%) (50.58%) (0.00%) (0.00%)

Mar 4, 2017 - Apr 2, 2017 6,050 58.55% 3,542 65.21% 1.79 00:01:15 0.00% 0 $0.00 (53.42%) (51.36%) (0.00%) (0.00%)

% Change -11.14% 0.18% -10.98% -1.30% 1.72% 4.74% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%

2. desktop

Apr 3, 2017 - May 2, 2017 4,597 59.34% 2,728 52.45% 2.31 00:01:46 0.00% 0 $0.00 (43.59%) (43.76%) (0.00%) (0.00%)

Mar 4, 2017 - Apr 2, 2017 4,644 63.61% 2,954 54.82% 2.27 00:01:45 0.00% 0 $0.00 (41.00%) (42.83%) (0.00%) (0.00%)

% Change -1.01% -6.71% -7.65% -4.33% 1.70% 0.73% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%

3. tablet

Apr 3, 2017 - May 2, 2017 573 61.61% 353 61.26% 2.04 00:01:34 0.00% 0 $0.00 (5.43%) (5.66%) (0.00%) (0.00%)

Mar 4, 2017 - Apr 2, 2017 632 63.45% 401 66.61% 1.80 00:01:17 0.00% 0 $0.00 (5.58%) (5.81%) (0.00%) (0.00%)

% Change -9.34% -2.91% -11.97% -8.04% 13.20% 21.56% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%

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City of Palestine - Community Apr 19, 2017 - May 03, 2017 Information

Snapshot

Total Likes ? New Likes ? Page Engagement ? Weekly Total Reach ? 3,771 27 381 5,590 0.5% 2 (daily avg) -31.8% -31%

Daily Likes

Likes Unlikes

Apr 19 May 03

Daily Post Feedback

Comments Likes Shares

Apr 19 May 03 Nate Smith Communications and Best Practices Officer City of Palestine, Texas [email protected]

Twitter Report - Palestine Apr 03, 2017 - May 02, 2017 Information

Profile Summary

@PalestineTxCity City of Followers 571 Palestine Tx Palestine, TX Following 209 City of Palestine information & Events Listed 9

Follower Growth

PalestineTxCity

Apr 3 May 2

POWERED BY Most Popular Links

Rank Date Post Clicks http://ow.ly/QBtW30ayP1h Apr 4, 2017 http://www.cityofpalestinetx.com/default.aspx?n... 184 1 clicks Health Inspections for March are now online - http://ow.ly/QBtW30ayP1h

http://ow.ly/3AfK30b3krA Apr 21, 2017 http://www.cityofpalestinetx.com/default.aspx?n... 105 2 Get ready to Imagine the Possibilities in Downtown Palestine on May 12! clicks - http://ow.ly/3AfK30b3krA

http://ow.ly/oR3730awdqX Apr 6, 2017 https://www.facebook.com/events/104487063413768/ 67 3 clicks Saturday! - http://ow.ly/oR3730awdqX

http://ow.ly/o3pn30aUCKG Apr 19, 2017 http://www.cityofpalestinetx.com/default.aspx?n... 53 4 Learn more about the Palestine Farmers Market clicks http://ow.ly/o3pn30aUCKG

http://ow.ly/iR1830aFj8v https://youtu.be/xQs8JPWWvhw 49 5 Apr 8, 2017 The next Proposition 1 Town Hall will be Friday, April 13 at the Palestine ISD Central Offices. http://ow.ly/iR1830aFj8v clicks

http://ow.ly/lmxa30b7m7U Apr 24, 2017 http://www.cityofpalestinetx.com/default.aspx?n... 45 6 Announcing the first Family Fish Day, set for May 6 at Lower Lake! - clicks http://ow.ly/lmxa30b7m7U

http://ow.ly/lW3k30aJGwI Apr 18, 2017 https://www.facebook.com/events/1389267861117389/ 42 7 clicks Get ready for some deals! http://ow.ly/lW3k30aJGwI

http://ow.ly/LOWA30bkDbW May 1, 2017 http://www.cityofpalestinetx.com/default.aspx?n... 36 8 Passes for the Palestine Aquatic Center will be available May 15. The clicks season opens May 27 - http://ow.ly/LOWA30bkDbW

http://ow.ly/yUpc308vfYb Feb 5, 2017 https://public.coderedweb.com/cne/en-US/0BC0B5C... 34 9 Receive emergency text or phone notifications Sign up for Code Red clicks http://ow.ly/yUpc308vfYb

http://ow.ly/s6WH30aQsib Apr 13, 2017 http://www.cityofpalestinetx.com/default.aspx?n... 34 10 clicks Coming April 26, the carnival returns - http://ow.ly/s6WH30aQsib City of Palestine

Memorandum To: Mike Alexander From: Tim Perry Date: April 6, 2017 Re: Public Works Monthly Report for March 2017

Attached is a brief summary of each department's accomplishment within the month of March 2017. The Public Works Department consists of the Street Department, Fleet Maintenance, Solid Waste, Airport Operations, Utilities and Public Works Administration. Public Works & Utilities Monthly Report March 2017 PW/U - Administration Scheduled Pool cars. Perform a variety of Clerical, secretarial, accounting and other related support services for two department directors and the Palestine Municipal Airport, audit commercial sold waste collection accounts. Manage roll off solid waste container request and billing. Started coordinating the City Auction and worked on the Block Grant.

Traffic Sign Maintenance

January January February February March March 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 Repair Reg 22 22 40 55 56 43 C/O Reg. 2 0 8 3 5 0 Repair Warning 10 7 10 7 7 49 C/O Warning 0 0 0 2 0 0 C/O SNS 40 0 2 2 4 0 Repair SNS 22 20 38 36 38 48 New Pole 1 0 4 7 11 13

Visual Obstructions 6 1 12 6 10 19

Signs for Other Dept. 22 0 25 9 11 2 Guide Sign 0 0 2 0 0 0 Graffiti 0 0 0 1 0 0 Illigal dump sites 0 0 0 0 4 0 Tree removal 0 0 0 0 1 0 Inspections 0 0 0 0 2 0 Fleet Maintenance January January February February March March 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 Police 50 30 29 20 2 45 Fire 6 20 5 17 4 13 Equipment Fire Trucks, Backhoes, 89 70 53 72 22 69 Vactor

Small Engine Repairs, 25 23 8 11 5 23 Lawnmowers Car Washes 0 1 4 5 0 3 Inspections 12 4 3 3 2 4 Vehicles (pickup/Cars) 90 53 62 61 24 51 Oil Changes 30 28 20 15 3 22 Street Maintenance January January February February March March 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016

Number of Potholes 444 656 842 278 427 831 Base Material (Cubic Yards) 59 212 86 72 184 88 Asphalt (Cubic Yards) 56 51 90 74 125 204 Large Street Repair 0 7 0 3 0 2 Utility Repair 6 12 12 7 7 5 Illegal Dump Site Cleaned 4 2 0 3 6 1

Drainage 0 9 0 6 0 260 Maintenance (sites) Tree or Limb in Street 0 0 8 13 8 2 Comments

Compost Site January January February February March March 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016

Vehicles (Morning) 293 291 337 298 318 289

Vehicles (Afternoon) 256 222 256 250 230 203 Total: 549 513 593 548 549 492 Airport Fly-In's January January February February March March 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 Fly-In 122 122 91 111 95 131

Airport Fuel Usage January January February February March March 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 AV Gas 1644 1644 2678 1518 929 1958 Jet-A 2381 2381 4224.8 3902 6173.8 8644

Sweeper Schedule STREET FROM TO DATE KOLSTAD STREET EAST FOWLER MALLARD 01-Mar KOLSTAD STREET QUEEN FOWLER 01-Mar LAURA STREET E. PALESTINE CORONACA 01-Mar CORONACA STREET SYCAMORE TENNESSEE 01-Mar QUEEN PALESTINE CAROLINA 01-Mar JOHN STREET PALESTINE DEAD END 01-Mar SYCAMORE KOLSTAD KICKAPOO 01-Mar N. JACKSON STREET W. PALESTINE LOOP 256 01-Mar CAROLINA STREET W N. SYCAMORE N. JACKSON 01-Mar CONRAD CAROLINA CHEROKEE 01-Mar GREEN STREET WEST N. SYCAMORE N. JACKSON 01-Mar KOLSTAD STREET WEST N. JACKSON COTTAGE 03-Mar KOLSTAD STREET WEST QUEEN N. JACKSON 03-Mar GREEN N. JACKSON ESPLANADE 03-Mar ESPLANADE STREET W. LACY W. PALESTINE 03-Mar ESPLANADE STREET NORTH DEBARD W. LACY 06-Mar MILLS STREET SPRING MAIN 06-Mar DEBARD STREET WEST SPRING HOWARD 06-Mar DEBARD HOWARD TENNESSEE 06-Mar DEBARD TENNESSEE 180 06-Mar DEBARD 180 QUEEN 06-Mar DEBARD QUEEN JOHN 06-Mar JOHN STREET NORTH DEBARD KOLSTAD 06-Mar JOHN STREET NORTH CRAWFORD DEBARD 06-Mar JOHN STREET E. PINE W. PALESTINE 07-Mar MAGNOLIA STREET CRAWFORD LACY 07-Mar MAGNOLIA STREET LACY TERRACE 07-Mar RAINEY STREET LACY LOUISIANA 07-Mar TENNESSEE AVENUE NORTH SPRING OAK 07-Mar TENNESSEE OAK LACY 07-Mar TENNESSEE KOLSTAD PALESTINE 07-Mar N. JACKSON STREET SPRING W. OAK 07-Mar N. JACKSON STREET W. LACY W. PALESTINE 07-Mar HOWARD STREET NORTH MAIN OAK 07-Mar HOWARD STREET NORTH OAK LACY 07-Mar HOWARD STREET W. LACY W. PALESTINE 07-Mar HOWARD STREET SPRING MAIN 07-Mar ILLINOIS STREET ESPLANADE N. JACKSON 07-Mar COTTAGE AVENUE SPRING W. OAK 07-Mar COTTAGE AVENUE SPRING 1515 08-Mar COVERT STREET CURB & GUTTER COTTAGE 08-Mar LACY STREET WEST N. SYCAMORE MAGNOLIA 08-Mar LACY STREET WEST MAGNOLIA SPRING 08-Mar LOUISIANA STREET RAINY TENNESSEE 08-Mar LOUISIANA STREET N. JACKSON COTTAGE 07-Mar ILLINOIS STREET WEST N. JACKSON ESPLANADE 07-Mar LACY STREET WEST SPRING FORT 08-Mar FORT STREET NORTH LACY W. OAK 08-Mar DEBARD STREET WEST SPRING TEXAS 09-Mar TEXAS STREET W. OAK LACY 09-Mar SAN JACINTO STREET W. OAK S. JACKSON 09-Mar SAN JACINTO STREET S. JACKSON ANGLE 09-Mar SOUTH STREET WEST ANGLE GROVE 09-Mar MCCLELLAN STREET W. SOUTH STREET GIRAUD 09-Mar S. JACKSON STREET NORTH STREET REAGAN 09-Mar SWANTZ STREET WEST ANGLE GROVE 09-Mar REAGAN STREET MAY JACKSON 09-Mar S. JACKSON STREET REAGAN GILLESPIE ROAD 09-Mar CAMPBELL STREET S. JACKSON FULTON 13-Mar CAMPBELL STREET DORRANCE DEAD END 13-Mar FULTON STREET SOUTH W. REAGAN BURKITT 13-Mar DORRANCE STREET BURKITT CAMPBELL 13-Mar PALMER STREET GILLESPIE WILBORN 13-Mar TRINITY COURT S. SYCAMORE LOOP 256 14-Mar MEDICAL DRIVE S. SYCAMORE HOSPITAL 14-Mar HOSPITAL DRIVE MEDICAL DRIVE 315 FT. 14-Mar FT. HOUSTON DRIVE VARIAH 167 FT. 15-Mar FT. HOUSTON DRIVE 167 FT. RED OAK LANE 15-Mar RED OAK LANE FT. HOUSTON SHADOW WOOD 08-Mar SHADOW WOOD DRIVE RED OAK POST OAK 08-Mar POST OAK DRIVE HARCROW SHADOW WOOD 08-Mar VARIAH STREET SOUTH LOOP 256 RAILROAD TRACK 13-Mar VARIAH STREET NORTH RAILROAD TRACK PALESTINE AVENUE 13-Mar PINEWOOD STREET VARIAH TIMBER 13-Mar TIMBER STREET DEAD END DEAD END 13-Mar REAGAN STREET JACKSON VARIAH 15-Mar M L CARY DRIVE W. REAGAN END C & G 15-Mar M L CARY DRIVE END C & G W. OAK 15-Mar REAGAN STREET WEST VARIAH LOOP 256 15-Mar SHERIDAN DRIVE W. OAK END C & G 16-Mar SHERIDAN DRIVE CURB & GUTTER ONE SIDE C & G 16-Mar ROMALLEN DRIVE SHERIDAN END C & G 16-Mar INDUSTRIAL STREET W. REAGAN DEAD END 16-Mar VARIAH STREET PALESTINE AVENUE STERNE 16-Mar VARIAH STREET STERNE DEAD END 16-Mar ROBINSON STREET STERNE AVENUE REDUS 16-Mar WESTBROOK STREET STERNE STEWART 16-Mar COLUMBIA STREET WESTBROOK DEAD END 16-Mar STEWART STREET WESTBROOK DEAD END 16-Mar SALT WORKS DRIVE PALESTINE AVENUE STONE 17-Mar LARRY STREET STONE W. PALESTINE AVENUE 20-Mar JOE LOUIS STREET COURT DRIVE SALT WORKS 20-Mar DOUGLAS STREET WASHINGTON SCHOOL SALT WORKS 20-Mar SHADY OAK DRIVE SALT WORKS DEAD END 20-Mar AVENUE D LOOP 256 SIXTH STREET 15-Mar AVENUE C FIFTH STREET SEVENTH STREET 15-Mar AVENUE C FIFTH STREET LOOP 256 15-Mar AVENUE B LOOP 256 FIFTH STREET 15-Mar AVENUE B 1ST STREET 500 FT. 15-Mar LIPSEY AVENUE 7TH STREET 160 15-Mar FORTH STREET W. OAK AVENUE D 15-Mar FIFTH STREET W. OAK AVENUE D 16-Mar SIXTH STREET W. OAK AVENUE D 16-Mar SEVENTH STREET W. OAK LIPSEY AVENUE 17-Mar WESTWOOD ROAD SEVENTH STREET FERGUSON 17-Mar FERGUSON ROAD W. OAK WESTWOOD 17-Mar WEST POINT TAP ROAD W. OAK BASSETT 21-Mar RIDGEWOOD W. OAK W. POINT TAP 21-Mar RIDGEWOOD W. POINT TAP LONE OAK DRIVE 21-Mar WOODBINE DRIVE RIDGEWOOD CRESTWOOD 21-Mar WOODBINE DRIVE CEDARCREST RIDGEWOOD 21-Mar WEST POINT TAP ROAD W. OAK BASSETT 21-Mar CRESTWOOD ROAD WOODBINE LONE OAK 21-Mar LONE OAK DRIVE RIDGEWOOD DEAD END 21-Mar CLEARVIEW DRIVE PARKCREST RIDGEWOOD 21-Mar BELLVIEW DRIVE CHESTNUT PALMETTO 21-Mar PALMETTO DRIVE CEDARVIEW BELLVIEW 21-Mar CEDARVIEW DRIVE RIDGEWOOD CHESTNUT 21-Mar Utilities Monthly

March 2017 Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5

1st - 4th 5th - 11th 12th - 18st 19th - 25th 26th - 31st

Water Distribution WD - Regular Hours Worked 177 297 264 232 278 WD - Overtime Hours 81 61 13 20 48 Worked WD - On Call Hours Worked 6 10 10 12 14

WD - Water Leaks Repaired 1

WD - Water Taps Repaired 1

WD - Water Taps Installed 1 2 7 7 WD - Feet Water Pipe Installed WD - Meter Valves 1 2 7 7 (Installed/Replaced) WD - Gate Valves (Installed/Replaced) WD - Valve Box Located WD - Valve Box 1 1 (Installed/Raised) WD - F/H (Installed/Serviced 1

WD - F/H Flushed WD - Water Meters Turned 2 1 Off/On Call WD - Water Meters Turned 1 3 On/on Call Utilities Monthly

March 2017 Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5

1st - 4th 5th - 11th 12th - 18st 19th - 25th 26th - 31st Waste Water Collection WWC - Sewer Mains Repaired WWC - Serwer Service 1 (Installed/Repair) WWC - Clean Out 1 2 (Installed/Repaired) WWC - Sewer Pipe Installed

WWC - Sewer Stops (City) 1 5 1 1 2

WWC - Sewer Stops (Private) 2 1 2

WWC - C/O Boxes Installed 1 2

WWC - Manholes Installed

WWC - Manholes Raised

WWC - Line Locate 1 1 WWC - Haul Dirt & Concrete 3 1 Rip-rap WWC - Right-a-way Cleaned 1 & Mowed WWC - On Call - Trees 1 Utilities Monthly

March 2017 Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5

1st - 4th 5th - 11th 12th - 18st 19th - 25th 26th - 31st

Customer Service

CS - Regular Hours Worked 84 132 124 116 140

CS - Overtime Hours Worked 16 13 3 6 10

CS - Meter Turn ON 24 35 23 30 26

CS - Meter Turn OFF 16 13 15 16 13 CS - Meter Rereads (check 4 19 9 3 5 for leaks) CS - Non Payment Off 45 9 36 26 36 (Lock/Pull) CS - Reinstate 35 9 14 16 17

CS - Meter Located

CS - Meter Test 3

CS - New Taps - Meter Install 1 2 7 7

CS - 3/4" Meter Replace

CS - 1" Meter Replace

CS - 1 1/2" Meter Replace

CS - 2" Meter Replace

CS - Meter Box Installed 1 3 7 7 UTILITIES MONTHLY REPORT - MARCH 2017 Water Treatment March Total Gallons Raw (MG): 76.133 Total Gallons Treated (MG): 75.412 Total Gallons Used Flusing and Leaks (MG): 12.558 Total Gallons Sold (MG): 48,630,000 Bacteriological Samples: 33 Bacteriological Samples that exceed TCEQ rules: 1 (3 repeats passed) Wastewater Treatment March Average Daily Flow (MGD): 2.140 Average Daily BOD (mg/1); 2.010 Palestine Police Department Criminal Investigation Division April 2017 Statistic Report

Case Status Month YTD LY Active 87 269 868 Inactive 1 8 66 Closed 37 111 590 Cleared by Arrest 28 110 601 Filed in Municipal Court 8 32 211 Referred to District Attorney 57 270 799 Unfounded 0 1 9 Uniform Crime Reporting

Offenses Known to Police Month YTD LY Homicide 0 0 2 Sexual Assault 1 12 31 Robbery 2 6 19 Assault 49 156 454 Burglary 9 37 115 Larceny 23 103 307 Motor Vehicle Theft 1 7 44

YTD vs LY 1000 900 800 700 600 500 YTD 400 LY 300 200 100 0 Active Inactive Closed Cleared by Filed in Referred to Unfounded Arrest Municipal District Court Attorney Incident Report For April 2OI7 Shannon Davis Fire Chief (903)731-8453

To: Mike Alexander, City Manager From: Shannon Davis, Fire Chief Re: Monthly Incident Report Date of Report: Apr. 01, 2Ot7 - Apr.30,2OI7

ents for 04'IOLI2OLT - O4l30l20t7

r Fire 8%

I False Alarm & False Calls 14%

. Special Incident Type 1%

I Service Call l0%

I Rescue & EMS Incident2T%

I Hazardous Condition (No Fire) 32%

r Good htent Call 8%

Incident

Fire Calls - considered as any grass, vehicle or structure fire. False Alarms and False Calls - Faulty sensort pull stations ( activated for no reason), units are disregarded while en route. Good Intent Calls - anytime manpower or equipment is needed. Often when a person needs their vehicle unlocked. Special Incident Calb- ltems left in roadway, low hanging power line or cable lines, citizens needing assistance. Rescue & E.M.S. Incident Calls - Response to a trauma or medical incident. Assist E.M.S. Hazardous Condition (No Fire) - Downed active power lines, burning smells in a home or business or vehicle. Service Call - Any call that serves as assistance to a citizen or business.

Total number of calls for the month of April: 91 Incident Report For April 2OL7 Shannon Davis Fire Chief (e03)731-8463

To: Mike Alexander, City Manager From: Shannon Davis, Fire Chief Re: Monthly Incident Report Date of Report: Apr. 01, 2017 - Apr. 30, 2077

Total number of calls for the month of April: 91

Fire - 8

False Alarm & False Calls - 12

Special Incident Type - 2

Service Calls - 9

Rescue & EMS lncidents - 24

Hazardous Conditions (No Fire) - 29

Good lntent Call - 7

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT MONTHLY ACTIVITIES REPORT APRIL 2017

BUDGET EXPENDITURES

Fiscal Year Budgeted Amount Expenses to Date % of Year Completed % of Budgeted Amount Spent 2016-2017 $596,316 $217,950 66.67 % 36.55 %

BUILDING PERMITTING / INSPECTIONS

BUILDING PERMITS / LICENSES ISSUED Permits Issued / Permit Fees / March Permits Issued / Permit Fees / Permit Type March 2017 2017 FY to Date FY to Date Building Permit 17 $4,862.50 97 $16,322.16 Building Contractor License 5 $875.00 53 $6,750.00 Electrical 19 $600.00 93 $2,791.28 Plumbing 25 $441.25 135 $2,430.50 Gas Test 6 $36.00 61 $366.00 Mechanical 3 $120.00 13 $620.00 Driveway 0 $0 4 $100.00 Fence 4 $100.00 26 $650.00 Roof 9 $225.00 49 $1,225.00 Sign 1 $200.00 19 $1,450.00 Plan Check 1 $800.00 4 $2,000.00 Excavation 0 $0 2 $100.00 Demolition 0 $0 2 $75.00 Certificate Of Occupancy 7 $245.00 64 $2,240.00 Sewer Connection 7 $56.00 14 $112.00 Water Line 4 $32.00 15 $120.00 Fire System 1 $30.00 1 $30.00 Moving 1 $125.00 1 $125.00 Temporary Business 1 $60.00 1 $60.00 Lawn Sprinkler System 3 $60.00 3 $60.00 Totals 114 $8,867.75 663 $37,626.94

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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT MONTHLY ACTIVITIES REPORT APRIL 2017

Permit Fees Comparison / October through April / 2012-2017

$60,000 $50,100 $50,000 $44,260 $39,200 $40,000 31,700 $30,000 $23,750 $20,000 $10,000 $0 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017

CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN PROGRESS / NEW BUSINESS OCCUPANCIES

CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY ISSUED (NEW BUSINESSES) Business Name Address Description Peace of Ice 116 Crockett Rd. Snow cone stand Shiver Shack 3115 W. Oak St. Snow cone stand The Browsery 1002 E. Palestine Ave. Thrift store Palestine Indian Trading Post 306 N. Sycamore St. Gift shop Puppy Cuts 1100 W. Spring St. Dog grooming New restaurant. Anticipated opening date Chili's restaurant 2210 S. Loop 256 of May 22nd.

COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION IN PROGRESS

Name Address Description Taco Casa 2702 W. Oak St. New fast food restaurant Job Valuation: $800,000 Shelby Savings Bank 2805 S. Loop 256 New bank Job Valuation: $1,300,000 Murphy Oil USA 2217 S. Loop 256 New convenience store / gas station Job Valuation: $1,200,000

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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT MONTHLY ACTIVITIES REPORT APRIL 2017

BUILDING INSPECTOR Mark Miears - Building Official  Inspections: Conducted 96 inspections on current commercial construction projects, three new single family residences and renovations and additions to existing buildings.

 Complaints: Prepared notice of violations and supporting documentation on 10 complaints of building code and permit violations.

 Substandard Buildings: Obtained quotes from demolition contractors for the removal of five substandard houses.

 Training: Continued cross training back-up Building Inspector. Attended onsite-sewer inspection and back-flow testing training seminars.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Jeffrey Lyons- Planner/ Director  Subdivision Plats: Reviewed three subdivision plats for Woodside Village Apartments Addition, Oncor Electric Addition, and Owen Palestine Addition.

 Development Proposals: Met with developers and property owners to discuss two potential multi- family complexes, transitional housing development, new Oncor substation and several proposals that involve the reuse of an existing and vacant structure.

 Ordinance Amendments: Researched and prepared zoning ordinance amendments for review by the Planning Commission and City Council regarding indoor gun ranges and transitional housing developments.

 Zoning Ordinance Update: Met with the Consultant regarding the zoning ordinance update progress. The Survey results from the Town Hall meeting and online survey results have now been finalized. We received 96 responses from citizens concerning the visual character survey which are included at the end of the report. The Zoning Ordinance Steering Committee will meet with Staff and the Consultant the week of May 15th to discuss the results and begin reviewing sections of the draft Zoning Ordinance.

 Other Items: o Processed one lien release for mowing expenses on a substandard property. o Assisted owner of convenience store at 1221 N. Link Street regarding a variance to sell alcohol. o Provided documentation on three open records requests. o Attended hearing on litigation regarding lawsuit for zoning violations. o Processed one application to abandon three street right-of-ways and two utility easements in preparation of the construction of a new Oncor substation on N. Jackson St.

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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT MONTHLY ACTIVITIES REPORT APRIL 2017

HISTORIC PRESERVATION Jacob Morris- Historic Preservation Officer

 Downtowntx.org website: o Work with main street to prepare for the May 12th Imagine the Possibilities event showcasing historic properties receptive to investment. o Prepare text and images for window hangings o Outreach to local real estate community  Vocational training: o Cultivate potential partners in developing vocational programming so that there will be greater local availability of skilled tradespeople who can repair historic buildings.

 Consultations with historic property owners: o Restoring historic tinwork o Bat exclusion o Downtown building histories and historic images o Historic mural preservation o Film friendly appearance consultation o Share preservation ordinance information with potential CLG member city o Help with promotional city tourism video history. o Cemetery wall repair

 State Historic Marker: Assisted Sign Technician, Greg Hearn with replacing damaged state historical marker. Public commentary was positive.

 COAs and design guidelines: o Summary: Ideally, property owners consult Development Services prior to deciding on proposed changes and treatments to historic properties. When this occurs, it minimizes the need for the full COA review process and increases convenience for all involved, makes long- lasting repairs more likely, and keeps a neighborhood’s historic character intact.

 Façade improvement grants: HLC reviewed the current round of FIP, and approved of design.

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Palestine- Questionnaire & Visual Character Survey

Q1 Which best describes what part of town you live and/or operate a business in? (Select all that apply)

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0% Reagan Micheaux Northside Southside Inside Outside Other Park Park Historic Historic Loop 256 Loop 256 (please District District District District specify)

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Reagan Park District 9.38% 9

Micheaux Park District 2.08% 2

Northside Historic District 10.42% 10

Southside Historic District 11.46% 11

Inside Loop 256 26.04% 25

Outside Loop 256 31.25% 30

Other (please specify) 9.38% 9

Total 96

# Other (please specify) Date

1 Elkhart 4/2/2017 8:58 AM

2 South 3/30/2017 4:49 AM

3 Gardner addition 3/24/2017 11:31 AM

4 Westwood 3/23/2017 4:46 PM

5 Laura Division across from The Wildcat Golf Course 3/21/2017 7:54 AM

6 downtown 3/20/2017 11:00 AM

7 Main Street District 3/16/2017 5:31 PM

8 NA 3/16/2017 4:43 PM

9 Outside city limits 3/7/2017 4:30 PM

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Q2 Shopping in Palestine is

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0% Very Somewhat Neither Somewhat Very inconvenient inconvenient inconvenient convenient convienient for me for me or convenient for me

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Very inconvenient for me 7.22% 7

Somewhat inconvenient for me 20.62% 20

Neither inconvenient or convenient 19.59% 19

Somewhat convenient for me 27.84% 27

Very convienient 24.74% 24

Total 97

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Q3 Dining out at a sit down restaurant in Palestine is

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Very inconvenient for me 6.19% 6

Somewhat inconvenient for me 17.53% 17

Neither inconvenient or convenient 21.65% 21

Somewhat convenient for me 28.87% 28

Very convienient 25.77% 25

Total 97

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Q4 Grocery stores in Palestine are

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Very inconvenient for me 5.15% 5

Somewhat inconvenient for me 16.49% 16

Neither inconvenient or convenient 16.49% 16

Somewhat convenient for me 23.71% 23

Very convienient 38.14% 37

Total 97

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Q5 Being able to get to the doctor, hospital, dentist, drug store, etc. in Palestine is

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Very inconvenient for me 10.31% 10

Somewhat inconvenient for me 9.28% 9

Neither inconvenient or convenient 18.56% 18

Somewhat convenient for me 30.93% 30

Very convienient 30.93% 30

Total 97

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Q6 What would make your City more desirable?

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0% Preserve Preserve Enforce Access More More Trees Historical Codes for (short Mom-n-Pop Corporate/L Architectur Property drive or Businesses arge/Nation e/Buildings Maintena... walkable... al...

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Preserve Trees 30.21% 33.33% 36.46% 29 32 35 96

Preserve Historical Architecture/Buildings 12.77% 32.98% 54.26% 12 31 51 94

Enforce Codes for Property Maintenance and Nuisances 3.13% 31.25% 65.63% 3 30 63 96

Access (short drive or walkable) to Parks and Trails from Neighborhoods 30.53% 42.11% 27.37% 29 40 26 95

More Mom-n-Pop Businesses 21.88% 29.17% 48.96% 21 28 47 96

More Corporate/Large/National Businesses 21.65% 24.74% 53.61% 21 24 52 97

# Other (please specify) Date

1 Do not want more national businesses. BUT and additional grocery store on the Loop would be good. 3/31/2017 5:16 PM

2 Selection is basic; feel like town is stuck in 80s 3/25/2017 5:29 PM

3 Clean up trashy areas, tear down structures that are about gone, including the old hospital. Raise the bar on the way 3/22/2017 12:01 PM the city looks. We just look trashy and unkempt.

4 Downtown looks like a hurricane wiped out a third of the main street (Spring) and another third is vacated. At lease 3/21/2017 8:59 AM make green areas (like the Rotary Club did) instead of parking lots and prisoner-painted walls.

5 More art around town 3/20/2017 1:48 PM

6 While I appreciate the historical restoration of the downtown area, I'd like to see more shopping areas on the north 3/20/2017 12:17 PM side.

7 More sidewalks and sidwalk maintenance; biker lanes on major streets/highways 3/20/2017 11:55 AM

8 Make it easier to navigate through 3/17/2017 9:46 AM

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9 Community center (youth/athletes/families) available for SW Palestine and the entire community! 3/17/2017 8:45 AM

10 Great school system 3/17/2017 8:27 AM

11 More professional white collar jobs. 3/16/2017 5:31 PM

12 Wanting a community center in more of the neighborhood area for under-privileged people. 3/16/2017 5:22 PM

13 Building Standards 3/16/2017 3:47 PM

14 HEB, Big Lots , Aldi, Tuesday Morning. All have small town flavor with city convenience. Tired of driving an hour to 3/8/2017 8:31 AM shop.

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Q7 What would make your neighborhood more desirable?

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Preserve Trees 38.30% 27.66% 34.04% 36 26 32 94

Preserve Architecture/Historic Buildings 39.13% 22.83% 38.04% 36 21 35 92

Enforce Codes for Property Maintenance and Nuisances 7.37% 32.63% 60.00% 7 31 57 95

Access (short drive or walkable) to Parks and Trails 44.68% 38.30% 17.02% 42 36 16 94

Access (short drive or walkable) to Shopping 48.94% 30.85% 20.21% 46 29 19 94

Access (short drive or walkable) to Restaurants 46.24% 33.33% 20.43% 43 31 19 93

Access (short drive or walkable) to Jobs 56.38% 29.79% 13.83% 53 28 13 94

Access (short drive or walkable) to Entertainment 45.16% 31.18% 23.66% 42 29 22 93

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1 More needs to be done to enforce the historic ordinance and prevent destruction of homes. Regulate nuisance rental 3/31/2017 5:16 PM properties. Rentals need to be inspected.

2 We are so lucky to have Old Town so close! Pint & Barrel + Oxbow are fantastic! Wish there were more like them! 3/30/2017 2:28 PM

3 Keep out multi family in the historic districts to maintain the integrity of the districts in properly values for resale. 3/29/2017 11:40 AM Enforce historic design guidelines, really enforce the codes.

4 My house/yard is well kept but my neighbors have 10+ cats and other looks like crap 3/25/2017 5:29 PM

5 We go to Tyler a lot for entertainment. Also Sidewalks would be nice in our city. 3/23/2017 4:46 PM

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6 Litter and street maintenance 3/21/2017 11:36 AM

7 Since I live far out, driving is a must. 3/20/2017 1:48 PM

8 Maintanience of Creeks (Indian Creek), Checking street Gutters, Sidewalk and street maintenance, addition of more 3/20/2017 11:55 AM cross walks for Crockett Rd

9 mom and pop stores in the neighborhood 3/17/2017 9:46 AM

10 Able to have a community center in the neighbor area. 3/16/2017 5:22 PM

11 Everything is a "short drive". 3/16/2017 5:01 PM

12 Everything is good like it is now. 3/16/2017 4:21 PM

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Q8 To what degree should the property owner be required to preserve a historic building (which statement best describes your opinion):

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16.33% Original is nice, but let them do what they want other than demolish the building (keep it at least 10% original) 16

34.69% Keep it mostly original but allow for additions and enlargements of primary and secondary structures (keep it at least 50% original) 34

32.65% Original architecture and materials are preferred, but the look of the architecture is more important than the materials (e.g. craftsman style windows 32 that are double pane and vinyl/aluminum framed are ok on a craftsman home), changes to the outside appearance are very limited, no additions to the primary or accessory structure (keep it at least 90% original)

Keep original design and use original building materials and colors, absolutely no deviation from original design and construction, additions or 1.02% 1 unoriginal accessory structures (keep it 100% original)

15.31% Other (please specify) 15

Total 98

# Other (please specify) Date

1 When a building is purchased the owner should have SOLE decision making process in the use, and structure 4/2/2017 8:58 AM modifications. Personal property rights are an absolute in our society. If a governmental agency wants to control any aspect of personal property then it should bear a part of the cost of implementation with the owner. ,

2 Our historic preservation office is terrible. Our ordinance is VERY POORLY ENFORCED. There is no education for 3/31/2017 5:16 PM the public. The historic preservation dept. is doing nothing proactive.

3 The original doors and windows should be maintained. The homeowner will never see a return on investment on 3/29/2017 11:40 AM replacement windows. Replaced windows deter People of means who can afford to repair and maintain these homes and keep the property values up

4 Enforce codes - too many in town allowed to bring it down 3/25/2017 5:29 PM

5 The owner should be able to do whatever they want. Historic or not. 3/23/2017 4:46 PM

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6 Don't make it within a certain %... save as much as is practical and make the rest architecturally compatible. 3/21/2017 8:59 AM

7 please stop making historic building a drag on progress - these buildings are a hindrance not a help 3/20/2017 2:16 PM

8 Keep it looking essentially the same from the street. Better windows are fine. If someone chooses to add on it should 3/20/2017 1:48 PM match architecturally unless unseen in the back

9 Historical look, but with modern materials. 3/20/2017 12:17 PM

10 My first option is option one. However, if the city is willing to assist with cost and provide information for a reliable and 3/20/2017 11:55 AM good contractor and/or materials then I would choose the 50-90%

11 Use original if available and possible to obtain 3/17/2017 9:05 AM

12 Keep enough original to be eligible for fed/state incentives 3/17/2017 8:23 AM

13 let the property owner alone as long as they comply with codes and ordinances 3/9/2017 6:01 PM

14 It's time to let go of historical buildings that have become an economic drag and a blight 3/7/2017 10:05 PM

15 Ok to demolish. Too many historicals has become a negative problem unable to solve 3/7/2017 7:20 PM

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Q9 Please indicate which uses/activities you think are appropriate in the downtown, central business district

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Bed & Breakfast (full service with meals and limited retail) 3.57% 8.33% 40.48% 47.62% 3 7 34 40 84 3.32

Bed & Breakfast (breakfast only, no retail) 3.66% 6.10% 36.59% 53.66% 3 5 30 44 82 3.40

Live-work in commercial/retail buildings 2.35% 8.24% 37.65% 51.76% 2 7 32 44 85 3.39

Eight Liners (An eight liner machine is a coin-operated electronic 70.59% 21.18% 5.88% 2.35% gaming machine that resembles a slot machine) - see above 60 18 5 2 85 1.40 images.

Solar Panels that can be seen from the street and/or are clearly 27.06% 23.53% 28.24% 21.18% solar panels 23 20 24 18 85 2.44

Solar Panels that can not be seen from the street or are not 0.00% 9.52% 20.24% 70.24% clearly solar panels - see above images. 0 8 17 59 84 3.61

Any solar technology whether it can be seen or not. 7.14% 32.14% 34.52% 26.19% 6 27 29 22 84 2.80

Wind turbines that are conventional and are not mounted on roof 23.53% 28.24% 21.18% 27.06% tops and that are view-able from the street - see above images. 20 24 18 23 85 2.52

Wind turbines that are on roof tops but look unconventional and 17.65% 18.82% 35.29% 28.24% are view-able from the street - see above images. 15 16 30 24 85 2.74

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Q10 Please indicate which uses/activities you think are appropriate in the 256 Loop/ SH79/ SH287 Highway corridors

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Bed & Breakfast (full service with meals and limited retail) 3.57% 7.14% 36.90% 52.38% 3 6 31 44 84 3.38

Bed & Breakfast (breakfast only, no retail) 3.61% 6.02% 34.94% 55.42% 3 5 29 46 83 3.42

Live-work in commercial/retail buildings 2.47% 8.64% 32.10% 56.79% 2 7 26 46 81 3.43

Eight Liners (An eight liner machine is a coin-operated electronic 64.71% 24.71% 3.53% 7.06% gaming machine that resembles a slot machine) - see above 55 21 3 6 85 1.53 images.

Solar Panels that can be seen from the street and/or are clearly 18.82% 14.12% 30.59% 36.47% solar panels 16 12 26 31 85 2.85

Solar Panels that can not be seen from the street or are not 0.00% 12.94% 27.06% 60.00% clearly solar panels - see above images. 0 11 23 51 85 3.47

Any solar technology whether it can be seen or not. 2.38% 25.00% 38.10% 34.52% 2 21 32 29 84 3.05

Wind turbines that are conventional and are not mounted on roof 16.47% 23.53% 27.06% 32.94% tops and that are view-able from the street - see above images. 14 20 23 28 85 2.76

Wind turbines that are on roof tops but look unconventional and 8.24% 20.00% 28.24% 43.53% are view-able from the street - see above images. 7 17 24 37 85 3.07

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Q11 Please indicate which uses/activities you think are appropriate in the commercial/retail areas that are NOT historic or in the downtown business district

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Bed & Breakfast (full service with meals and limited retail) 4.82% 10.84% 30.12% 54.22% 4 9 25 45 83 3.34

Bed & Breakfast (breakfast only, no retail) 4.88% 10.98% 29.27% 54.88% 4 9 24 45 82 3.34

Live-work in commercial/retail buildings 4.94% 7.41% 33.33% 54.32% 4 6 27 44 81 3.37

Eight Liners (An eight liner machine is a coin-operated electronic 67.07% 17.07% 7.32% 8.54% gaming machine that resembles a slot machine) - see above 55 14 6 7 82 1.57 images.

Solar Panels that can be seen from the street and/or are clearly 18.07% 16.87% 24.10% 40.96% solar panels 15 14 20 34 83 2.88

Solar Panels that can not be seen from the street or are not 0.00% 16.87% 19.28% 63.86% clearly solar panels - see above images. 0 14 16 53 83 3.47

Any solar technology whether it can be seen or not. 4.88% 23.17% 30.49% 41.46% 4 19 25 34 82 3.09

Wind turbines that are conventional and are not mounted on roof 18.07% 21.69% 21.69% 38.55% tops and that are view-able from the street - see above images. 15 18 18 32 83 2.81

Wind turbines that are on roof tops but look unconventional and 7.23% 21.69% 24.10% 46.99% are view-able from the street - see above images. 6 18 20 39 83 3.11

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Q12 Please indicate which uses/activities you think are appropriate in the residential areas, that are NOT in historic districts.

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Bed & Breakfast (full service with meals and 14.29% 19.05% 32.14% 34.52% limited retail) 12 16 27 29 84 2.87

Bed & Breakfast (breakfast only, no retail) 12.05% 19.28% 32.53% 36.14% 10 16 27 30 83 2.93

Live-work in commercial/retail buildings 20.48% 18.07% 22.89% 38.55% 17 15 19 32 83 2.80

Home Occupation (realtor, phone/online- 7.32% 17.07% 32.93% 42.68% sales, etc.) 6 14 27 35 82 3.11

Home Occupation (dentist, therapist, 8.54% 26.83% 36.59% 28.05% accountant, music teacher, etc.) 7 22 30 23 82 2.84

Tiny houses as primary building - see 9.52% 19.05% 27.38% 44.05% images above 8 16 23 37 84 3.06

Garage apartment - see images above 2.41% 15.66% 28.92% 53.01% 2 13 24 44 83 3.33

In-law suite attached - see images above 1.20% 14.46% 31.33% 53.01% 1 12 26 44 83 3.36

In-law suite detached - see images above 1.20% 15.66% 30.12% 53.01% 1 13 25 44 83 3.35

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Q13 Please indicate which uses/activities you think are appropriate in the historic residential areas (but NOT in downtown business district)

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Bed & Breakfast (full service with meals and 8.33% 22.62% 34.52% 34.52% limited retail) 7 19 29 29 84 2.95

Bed & Breakfast (breakfast only, no retail) 4.82% 19.28% 36.14% 39.76% 4 16 30 33 83 3.11

Live-work in commercial/retail buildings 10.98% 29.27% 23.17% 36.59% 9 24 19 30 82 2.85

Home Occupation (realtor, phone/online- 8.43% 24.10% 27.71% 39.76% sales, etc.) 7 20 23 33 83 2.99

Home Occupation (dentist, therapist, 9.76% 31.71% 29.27% 29.27% accountant, music teacher, etc.) 8 26 24 24 82 2.78

Tiny houses as primary building - see 28.92% 19.28% 19.28% 32.53% images above 24 16 16 27 83 2.55

Garage apartment - see images above 10.84% 24.10% 25.30% 39.76% 9 20 21 33 83 2.94

In-law suite attached - see images above 10.84% 24.10% 26.51% 38.55% 9 20 22 32 83 2.93

In-law suite detached - see images above 12.05% 24.10% 25.30% 38.55% 10 20 21 32 83 2.90

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Q14 To provide affordable workforce housing

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Greater height of apartment buildings, 4 to 5 stories 34.52% 15.48% 50.00% 29 13 42 84 2.15

Greater number of apartments per development, greater density 24 - 30 units 26.51% 22.89% 50.60% per acre 22 19 42 83 2.24

Single family detached lots (4,000 square feet) 3.57% 29.76% 66.67% 3 25 56 84 2.63

Single family attached lots (2,000 square feet) 9.64% 28.92% 61.45% 8 24 51 83 2.52

Allow for garage apartments or guest houses to be rented 11.90% 14.29% 73.81% 10 12 62 84 2.62

Allow for duplex, triplex, and quadplex rentals if they look like a single 8.33% 16.67% 75.00% residential structure 7 14 63 84 2.67

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Q15 We have heard that residents want to keep the "small town character" of Palestine, but would like to grow the economy more. Please let us know what "small town character" means to you?

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1 Quaint and comfortable. Friendly people, mom and pop shops being supported, farmers market, less alcohol, less 4/2/2017 12:57 PM vape shops, no nudity!

2 Small town Character has little to do with structure and spaces, but rather its people. Creating spaces for gatherings 4/2/2017 9:10 AM would augment the social interaction.

3 Small town character means preserving our essential historical substructure. Keep historic areas historic, with no 3/31/2017 5:25 PM modernization. Also, there needs to be more regulation of the fence ordinance. Fences can alter the look of the historic character. Fences need to be strongly regulated, e.g. owners must get a survey, the material must be approved and tasteful, no corrugated iron fence, no recycled fencing. There needs to be a uniform, enforceable fence ordinance.

4 Georgetown TX 3/31/2017 7:13 AM

5 fewer franchises and national chains, more locally owned businesses, less growth period!! 3/30/2017 8:43 PM

6 The old houses, mom & pop stores, parks & recreation are all important. Limited big box stores & chain restaurants. 3/30/2017 2:40 PM What makes a place special or a "destination" are unique places - not places that are in every community.

7 The historic infrastructure of the town is preserved and infill construction is compatible. Especially in the historic 3/29/2017 11:53 AM districts , Downtown and around the courthouse Square. We should also put reserve our scenic views on the loop and try to maintain our trees in town.

8 We recently had company from San Antonio, Peru and Las Angeles. They stated that it felt as though troubles 3/27/2017 11:23 PM disappear here. I believe the laid back vibe, the appearance of our town (historic and rustic), and the lack of over population contribute the "small town character" that has visitors believe all their troubles are behind them. I think you can hold on to those things and that culture in areas and grow / expand in others while still preserving that character. Isn't that what zoning is for ?

9 I enjoy the open space feeling of this town. Less traffic than the bigger cities. 3/25/2017 8:11 AM

10 It means closed minded folks who have lived here forever and never ventured out of the county lines for more than a 3/23/2017 5:04 PM couple of days. The good ol boy system here makes me sick. So I could give two hoots about "small town character." I have lived here my whole life and left many times because I can't stand the small mindedness of folks. I am not saying we should go hog wild and let just anyone bring whatever business they want here, but I would like to see there be a larger discussion about things. More transparency about things.

11 Downtown area needs to have money poured into it to make it look cleaner, but the historic charm needs to stay, on 3/22/2017 2:56 PM Streets like Sycamore, Magnolia, Avenue A etc. But the economy and housing sections along the Highways and Loop needs to grow, we need more affordable housing and more national businesses to move in

12 still have the local flavor for Christmas, festivals, etc. We have great architecture, which we need to promote with new 3/22/2017 12:19 PM structures, regardless of where they are located.

13 Small town character means to me no large industries inside the Loop or near established neighborhoods or schools. 3/21/2017 9:53 PM

14 Preserve nature. The trees add beauty and help the environment. I was not happy seeing all the tree-cutting around 3/21/2017 1:13 PM town recently. Those trees are also historic. Support more business in historic downtown. Protect the historic buildings.

15 Market downtown to more businesses. Keep the downtown area growing. 3/21/2017 11:46 AM

16 Being able to get from one side of town to the other without taking 30 minutes. Being able to get a doctor/dental appt 3/21/2017 9:21 AM without a six month wait. Knowing at least two people at the grocery store. Not concerned about increasing crime... which I do now. Being able to know the people who run our city government. Being able to go to church or to an event at a school and being 90% sure your car will still be where you left it and not have smashed windows. Not being run off the road by a chicken, WalMart, or Target truck.

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17 We need to revitalize the downtown Main St. district and save the beautiful historic homes that are in disrepair or up 3/21/2017 8:54 AM for sale.

18 Basically clean up all of the "junk" and don't allow business that look bad from the curbside view. 3/21/2017 8:05 AM

19 This town will always have a small town character. U was born and raised here and love Palestine. Downtown 3/20/2017 9:02 PM Palestine will always keep it old feel

20 please make facilitating private property able to improve or demolish. Blight is NOT the small town character we'd like 3/20/2017 2:19 PM to be known for, but drive around and that is over-riding impression

21 It is the charm of downtown surrounded by the historic neighborhoods. It is also the friendly attitude of its residents. 3/20/2017 2:00 PM

22 Ease of travel to commonly used retail stores, lots of green space, diverse architectural interest, well preserved historic 3/20/2017 12:41 PM resources that distinguish us from the rest of the state.

23 Encourage "small town-historic" look to remodel and new construction close to downtown. 3/20/2017 12:25 PM

24 Family Friendly, Events and Business' are Child Appropriate between hours of 5AM-9PM, Restoration of Old and 3/20/2017 12:10 PM Historical Buildings and Homes, Gas Stations and Big Business/Industrial Type for Loop and Outside of Loop.

25 invest in the Main Street District to promote growth. Wifi district in that area. invest in at least resurfacing the roads 3/20/2017 11:36 AM with brick pavers or new blacktop fo a clean look... do not allow festivals to paint on the roadways in order to maintain a cleaner appearance.

26 It's mainly about the attitude and friendliness of the people imho... But also a bit about mom n pop business and not 3/20/2017 11:19 AM jam packed, very modernized, sleek urban looking... The charm of the architecture, the smaller downtown, etc

27 No high rise buildings, more mom & pop stores, more "areas" of town - such as having Krogers on northside but 3/20/2017 11:07 AM brookshires on southside, keeping parks

28 mom and pop stores located in residential areas 3/17/2017 9:48 AM

29 Only bring in professional jobs limit tax abatements to zero. Quit bringing in companies like Sanderson Farms. The 3/17/2017 9:44 AM City and the County gave away the farm to get then to come to Palestine... Ridiculous!!!

30 Traffic light neighborhoods preserved 3/17/2017 9:38 AM

31 Develop historic areas so not unoccupied as well as new areas 3/17/2017 9:34 AM

32 Easy living 3/17/2017 9:31 AM

33 Growing is a part of the world, keeping things small minded is why the town loses money. 3/17/2017 9:26 AM

34 Nice, clean, neighbor friendly 3/17/2017 9:22 AM

35 Keep historical areas historical, buildings built in Palestine should not detract from the old architecture. 3/17/2017 9:08 AM

36 Never think small, progress, progress, develop 3/17/2017 8:58 AM

37 Not really 3/17/2017 8:51 AM

38 Vital downtown...downtown community events...respect for residential areas zoning levels. 3/17/2017 8:46 AM

39 Neighborhood Districts with homes with character 3/17/2017 8:39 AM

40 More small businesses downtown - keeping architecture "historic" looking 3/17/2017 8:31 AM

41 Mixed use, walkable, clean yards 3/17/2017 8:26 AM

42 Small, close knit neighborhoods, cul-de-sacs 3/16/2017 5:38 PM

43 The attitude of the people as a community - home businesses, industrial districts out of sight 3/16/2017 5:34 PM

44 Small town could be busy but not crowded. 3/16/2017 5:27 PM

45 USS box stores, more local businesses. 3/16/2017 5:10 PM

46 Build on what makes the area unique. Historic properties, TSRR, Dogwoods, Forest trails, and expand choices for 3/16/2017 5:04 PM employment, housing, shopping, schools, etc.

47 Yes, but keep commercial away from historic districts, limited in downtown areas. 3/16/2017 4:58 PM

48 Knowing my neighbor and being friendly. 3/16/2017 4:50 PM

49 Small town character means transparency, everyone involved. 3/16/2017 4:46 PM

50 No hi-rise buildings. Concern about roof mounted turbines and staying put during high winds/storms. 3/16/2017 4:25 PM

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51 What it looks like today - keep it fun. What fun is [knwk kr] 3/16/2017 4:15 PM

52 Lots of green zones and green spaces, historic preservation. 3/16/2017 4:10 PM

53 The feel of community and supporting local businesses. 3/16/2017 4:00 PM

54 It will still be small, we have plenty of land inside Loop 256. 3/16/2017 3:53 PM

55 Residential Standards 3/16/2017 3:49 PM

56 I personally am not worried about "small town character." I am much more interested in having a safe community for 3/9/2017 2:39 AM my family to live in.

57 Small town flavor is nice, however, inconvenience is not. 3/8/2017 8:51 AM

58 Small town character to me means the personality of the citizens, let Palestine grow and quit being hung up on the 3/7/2017 10:38 PM "small town feel"

59 Residential properties that are able to be maintained well. And businesses that are successful not corporate chains. 3/7/2017 10:09 PM And not fancy/trendy hi-dollar stuff that bulk of population can't afford.

60 Small town character is less about preserving past memories, than about providing an environment that will foster new 3/7/2017 8:54 PM ones. Improving our great parks and allowing new businesses to flourish with fewer restrictions will provide spaces for our residents to meet and spend time together. This may actually lead to more folks waving at their neighbors and participating in their community.

61 Old buildings that maintain the original character but have new restaurants and businesses in them. 3/7/2017 7:42 PM

62 Thriving independent businesses and well kept residential 3/7/2017 7:24 PM

63 Try not to expand outside areas currently established 3/7/2017 4:31 PM

64 Where the building materials look comfy and inviting (wood, brick, stone), and not "industrial" (metal buildings). Lots of 3/7/2017 4:31 PM landscaping. Less cement.

65 Keeping the down town area historic 3/7/2017 1:36 PM

66 No large divided highways, no retail/commercial that has acres of parking with no trees/landscaping, walkable 3/7/2017 12:21 PM neighborhoods, walkable downtown, trees, flowers, setbacks on new homes.

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Q16 And what is the kind of redevelopment or new development that you think would support economic growth and keep the "small town character" as you have defined it?

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1 Main stream businesses can open opportunities for smaller businesses. Shopping is key! We need better clothing and 4/2/2017 12:57 PM sports options!

2 Market the Civic Center with big productions and stars. Encourage medium size home subdivisions to be built in the 4/2/2017 9:10 AM ETJ.

3 Encourage small business ownership with tax incentives in the downtown area. Maybe a small grocery store or dime 3/31/2017 5:25 PM store or drug store in the old downtown area, where residents can walk to.

4 Better entertainment district aka the hollow. More acts in the hollow bigger names. You have to unify and separate 3/31/2017 7:13 AM the fact that Palestine has 3 downtowns Old town - entertainment Square - family Downtown - arts district

5 small businesses, locally owned 3/30/2017 8:43 PM

6 Contradicting what I just posted in #15, we need an HEB (or Trader Joes - a girl can dream, can't she...?) & a Target. 3/30/2017 2:40 PM But I'd love to see more places that draw in daytrippers: the distillery downtown is promising.

7 If we had a much higher speed Internet connection we could encourage people to work from home here instead of 3/29/2017 11:53 AM Dallas or Houston, especially those who would like a small-town life and have a higher economic value to the community than prison jobs, Walmart jobs & killing chickens. They could bring a new perspective for progress to an our community.

8 Well, I've never used that term other than in the prior answer to the previous question. However, Things affordable for 3/27/2017 11:23 PM youth in more areas of town. They will spend their parent's money if given the chance. So, developments friendly to the community of our title one areas and the youth in them. Arcade, roller rink, pool hall. Also family friendly activities. I want to karaoke with my kids and let them dance without driving 30 minutes.

9 Incorporating essential stores for clothes and shoe shopping, groceries, and some entertainment. 3/25/2017 8:11 AM

10 Don't allow the adult toy stores into town, but the town needs businesses that will give jobs to Palestine citizens and 3/22/2017 2:56 PM not bus people in from Athens, Tyler and nearby towns. The loop is for businesses and the highways 79, 84 etc are too, bigger better cleaner apartments and duplexes are needed, more grocery stores, more shopping, this town needs to grow and compete with Tyler, right now if you want a good place to work or eat out or shop you drive to Tyler and Tyler keeps stretching out more North towards Jacksonville, don't have to drive but 35 minutes now to have shopping, eating and movie theater at your finger tips.

11 we need new restaurants and shopping opportunities. Currently, people go out of the City for shopping, which makes 3/22/2017 12:19 PM us loose sales tax revenue in addition to the dollars that would be spent here. We need to embrace the historical look of our city, clean the place up, and keep it clean. We need to be finding ways to help new development here, and encourage them--not impede them. We need to be known as the best city to work with, not the worst.

12 Sanderson Farms has done a good job of making their property inconspicuous in an area that we do not have to travel 3/21/2017 9:53 PM through or by unless we have business there. I like that concept.

13 jobs that support international trade and global finance here in Palestine. 3/21/2017 5:09 PM

14 Look to other Texas smaller cities with flourishing downtowns. What do they have there, how did they create that? Ex. 3/21/2017 1:13 PM Huntsville's square

15 Small business growth 3/21/2017 11:46 AM

16 No more "chicken" industries that only generate lower income jobs and very little tax income for the city. Growth 3/21/2017 9:21 AM should come from high-tech, medical, professional type industry bringing in higher paying jobs and more taxable facilities.

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17 Help the city fill the downtown businesses with retail shops and restaurants and keep the small-town historic look. Any 3/21/2017 8:54 AM type of modern development can take place on the loop. The beauty is you would have both the historic Main St., with modern development in other places throughout the city.

18 Tech Business, Tourist Attractions, Specialty Shops. We need to diversify our Economy away from the Energy Sector. 3/21/2017 8:05 AM

19 I think the people running this town need to let Palestine grow. Aldi would be fantastic! More shopping like Ross, DD's 3/20/2017 9:02 PM answer others stores would be great! This town doesn't really have much to offer right now.

20 let go of historic, or just plain old, buildings that are unable to be restored. 3/20/2017 2:19 PM

21 More restaurants and retail for downtown. 3/20/2017 2:00 PM

22 Development of arts in public places will further the representation of Palestine's individuality, while fostering local 3/20/2017 12:41 PM pride, and encouraging entrepreneurial ventures. Maintaining existing, and developing new green spaces will lend to the overall appeal of Palestine as a place to live, while adding to general well being of residents, and hopefully fostering an appreciation for outdoor activities, also leading to a healthier and more fulfilling lifestyle while also connecting individuals to their community.

23 Any and all residential housing, especially focused on using up available lots near courthouse downtown and railroad 3/20/2017 12:25 PM downtown.

24 A large city gym with affordable family memberships for sports, recreation, childcare, etc. 3/20/2017 12:10 PM

25 loft style apartments with biutique shopping on the ground floor. 3/20/2017 11:36 AM

26 Hard to say... We need more good eateries and more mom n pop businesses, but the chains usually do better and 3/20/2017 11:19 AM attract more business... I think ... I think more businesses downtown... A spruced up downtown... I do love the idea of over-shop living for downtown... I think it would appeal to the younger people as well...

27 more help for small businesses, more accountability for these businesses such as having to show proof of business 3/20/2017 11:07 AM license before being given occupancy permits, holding business owners accountable when they file paperwork with city, etc

28 Live above or below business 3/17/2017 9:48 AM

29 Computer chip, medical, more NASA like companies, higher income producers 3/17/2017 9:44 AM

30 Light manufacturing with building away from downtown and neighborhoods 3/17/2017 9:38 AM

31 ? 3/17/2017 9:34 AM

32 Most everything 3/17/2017 9:31 AM

33 Small businesses! 3/17/2017 9:26 AM

34 Farmers market expansion with local products, gifts, talents. 3/17/2017 9:22 AM

35 Mom and pop businesses. Quaint places to shop and visible, unique businesses. 3/17/2017 9:08 AM

36 Community Centers for multi-use. Thank you for considering my opinion 3/17/2017 8:58 AM

37 Not really 3/17/2017 8:51 AM

38 Remodel older homes to make more desirable housing - thereby enhance appeal of neighborhoods 3/17/2017 8:39 AM

39 Any with restrictions 3/17/2017 8:35 AM

40 Mom & pop shops, small downtown, restaurants - attract large "middle-income" businesses and build new 3/17/2017 8:31 AM neighborhoods with character of Palestine. Make school systems better to attract new families and businesses.

41 Sensible, Historic Preservation rules that keep character but are understanding 3/17/2017 8:26 AM

42 We need more nice townhouse-type structures (2-3 bedroom units) for those not interested in keeping yards, etc. 3/16/2017 5:38 PM

43 Good white collar, tech, development, light industry, entertainment. 3/16/2017 5:34 PM

44 Just use good common sense! 3/16/2017 5:27 PM

45 Mfg. in industrial areas/ 3/16/2017 4:58 PM

46 Things that don't cost a lot of money and promote cleanliness. 3/16/2017 4:50 PM

47 Something for all ages in park. 3/16/2017 4:46 PM

48 Use vacant land inside the loop 3/16/2017 4:25 PM

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49 [more more] is [pcp] 3/16/2017 4:15 PM

50 Attract larger business anywhere on or outside the Loop. 3/16/2017 4:00 PM

51 Retail and housing with nice facade. 3/16/2017 3:53 PM

52 Uniform Standards 3/16/2017 3:49 PM

53 I view any growth as good growth. 3/9/2017 2:39 AM

54 Growth with planning. Options without driving an hour would be awesome! 3/8/2017 8:51 AM

55 Development of the north loop 3/7/2017 10:38 PM

56 middle class housing 3/7/2017 10:09 PM

57 Promote more business in downtown area, utilize the existing park areas as community gathering spaces, entice 3/7/2017 8:54 PM developers to build modern rental properties.

58 Make people who own buildings downtown maintain them so they are not falling down. 3/7/2017 7:42 PM

59 Prevent gambling, alcohol, crime, blight. 3/7/2017 7:24 PM

60 Redevelop downtown historical buildings (instead of letting them run down and fall apart). Develop new subdivisions 3/7/2017 4:31 PM with new, but smaller and cheaper homes. Encourage commercial buyers to buy old buildings to tear down and build new in the existing space (as opposed to tearing down trees to build new on a new lot, while the old buildings continue to look dumpy and empty).

61 Developing the north loop 3/7/2017 1:36 PM

62 townhomes, condos and single family dwellings will help grown the community. We need more niche retailers. We 3/7/2017 12:21 PM need a better educated workforce, our workers are not the quality that attracts and keeps investors, business owners or even customers.

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Q17 Please rate the desirability of each aspect of the development shown in image for 17 and 18

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Street furniture: benches, lamp posts, etc. 0.00% 0.00% 1.32% 40.79% 57.89% 0 0 1 31 44 76 4.57

Parking: in front of stores 1.33% 2.67% 13.33% 38.67% 44.00% 1 2 10 29 33 75 4.21

Architectural Style: such as varying colors, heights, and design features 1.33% 0.00% 6.67% 46.67% 45.33% 1 0 5 35 34 75 4.35

Windows and Doors: lots of big glass windows and full light doors on the 1.35% 1.35% 12.16% 40.54% 44.59% first floor 1 1 9 30 33 74 4.26

Awnings, canopies, and overhangs to shade people walking between 0.00% 1.32% 2.63% 43.42% 52.63% stores 0 1 2 33 40 76 4.47

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1 This is nice, but we already have this - buildings downtown that I wish would house these businesses. Easily walkable, 3/30/2017 2:45 PM with a small town feel.

2 keep the historical vibe of our city 3/22/2017 12:29 PM

3 All of the above give it the mom and pop look 3/21/2017 3:36 PM

4 I don't like the generic look of this suburban-looking Mall. I like how our downtown looks. It's historic. I just want more 3/21/2017 1:16 PM businesses there.

5 Safer than mega-parking lots. Easy to go to specific store. Much more appealing than mall shopping center. 3/21/2017 9:30 AM

6 If we can find developers who are anxious to partner up with our community, we should be open-minded about 3/20/2017 12:31 PM whatever style of construction they'd wish to pursue. I believe those people coming in would enjoy keeping the oldtown style of construction here.

7 well-maintained garden plantings 3/7/2017 10:11 PM

8 Keep modest, don't aim for high-end which this town is not 3/7/2017 7:26 PM

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Q18 Please rate the above image where you think this type of development is desirable

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Historic Downtown Area 20.27% 12.16% 6.76% 35.14% 25.68% 15 9 5 26 19 74

Commercial/ Retail Areas 1.35% 0.00% 1.35% 48.65% 48.65% 1 0 1 36 36 74

Commercial/Retail along Highway Corridors and the Loop 0.00% 0.00% 8.11% 37.84% 54.05% 0 0 6 28 40 74

Medical District 2.74% 6.85% 15.07% 39.73% 35.62% 2 5 11 29 26 73

College Campus District 0.00% 5.48% 9.59% 43.84% 41.10% 0 4 7 32 30 73

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1 You can't build this downtown, but it would be nice to have more retail there utilizing the great building we already 3/30/2017 2:45 PM have.

2 Feel this questionnaire is not relative to Palestine 3/21/2017 3:12 PM

3 should be used for new construction 3/21/2017 2:52 PM

4 This look is fine for a not historical area. 3/21/2017 1:16 PM

5 Wherever an outside private independent owner proposes, make it happen if at all possible without giving away the 3/20/2017 2:21 PM store

6 I'm for encouraging any and all development for our town. We need the housing to attract new residents, and to 3/20/2017 12:31 PM stimulate our sales tax and growth.

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Q19 Please rate the desireability of each aspect of the development shown above

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No street or public furniture, no decorative lighting 19.74% 51.32% 15.79% 9.21% 3.95% 15 39 12 7 3 76 2.26

Parking lot: landscaped islands with trees to reduce storm water runoff 1.33% 2.67% 8.00% 49.33% 38.67% 1 2 6 37 29 75 4.21

Architectural Style: varying heights, but limtied use of colors and design features 4.00% 22.67% 20.00% 38.67% 14.67% 3 17 15 29 11 75 3.37

Windows and Doors: Doors and windows are glass, but the exterior is less than 2.70% 24.32% 25.68% 40.54% 6.76% 50% doors and windows 2 18 19 30 5 74 3.24

Use of overhangs and recessed walls to shade people shopping 1.33% 6.67% 13.33% 52.00% 26.67% 1 5 10 39 20 75 3.96

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1 A necessary evil. Much nicer than what we have. 3/21/2017 9:30 AM

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Historic Downtown Area 34.25% 28.77% 13.70% 12.33% 10.96% 25 21 10 9 8 73

Commercial/ Retail Areas 2.70% 4.05% 10.81% 54.05% 28.38% 2 3 8 40 21 74

Commercial/Retail along Highway Corridors and the Loop 0.00% 2.70% 4.05% 58.11% 35.14% 0 2 3 43 26 74

Medical District 1.39% 4.17% 19.44% 48.61% 26.39% 1 3 14 35 19 72

College Campus District 0.00% 5.56% 15.28% 55.56% 23.61% 0 4 11 40 17 72

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1 The problem with downtown is just that, it's downtown and has to be kept historical. I am all for history but not when it 3/23/2017 5:08 PM keeps people from coming in and making changes because it doesn't fit the "historical code". Who cares! Let folks come in and clean it up.

2 Again, a necessary evil... a town must have a grocery store and it would be nice to have some architectural curb- 3/21/2017 9:30 AM appeal rather than a box with shopping carts.

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Q21 Please rate the desirability of each aspect of the development shown above

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No street or public furniture or decorative lighting 36.23% 39.13% 15.94% 5.80% 2.90% 25 27 11 4 2 69 2.00

Parking lot: landscaping only perimeter of parking lot 26.47% 50.00% 7.35% 14.71% 1.47% 18 34 5 10 1 68 2.15

Architectural Style: limited colors, no height difference, and limited design 36.76% 39.71% 7.35% 16.18% 0.00% features 25 27 5 11 0 68 2.03

Windows and Doors: Doors and windows are glass, more than 50% of shopping 22.06% 27.94% 29.41% 19.12% 1.47% center is glass 15 19 20 13 1 68 2.50

Signs: generally every business has at least one internally lit wall sign 23.53% 26.47% 17.65% 32.35% 0.00% 16 18 12 22 0 68 2.59

Limited use of awnings to shade people shopping 28.99% 46.38% 8.70% 11.59% 4.35% 20 32 6 8 3 69 2.16

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1 this type of center has a short shelf life due to its contemporary architecture. As styles change, the centers become 3/22/2017 12:38 PM seedy.

2 This is ugly. I like the other looks better. 3/21/2017 1:24 PM

3 In the 1950's this would have been "up town", but we should expect better for Palestine. 3/21/2017 9:47 AM

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Historic Downtown Area 50.00% 35.29% 7.35% 2.94% 4.41% 34 24 5 2 3 68

Commercial/ Retail Areas 25.00% 25.00% 13.24% 32.35% 4.41% 17 17 9 22 3 68

Commercial/Retail along Highway Corridors and the Loop 25.00% 23.53% 13.24% 32.35% 5.88% 17 16 9 22 4 68

Medical District 29.23% 29.23% 20.00% 15.38% 6.15% 19 19 13 10 4 65

College Campus District 26.56% 35.94% 18.75% 10.94% 7.81% 17 23 12 7 5 64

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1 need to look at the big picture 3/22/2017 12:38 PM

2 If you have to build this, put it in a commercial/retail area. 3/21/2017 1:24 PM

3 Ditto above response. 3/21/2017 9:47 AM

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No street or public furniture or decorative lighting 30.88% 39.71% 19.12% 8.82% 1.47% 21 27 13 6 1 68 2.10

Parking lot: landscaping only perimeter of parking lot 24.64% 43.48% 14.49% 13.04% 4.35% 17 30 10 9 3 69 2.29

Architectural Style: limited colors, has some height difference, and limited 16.18% 32.35% 29.41% 17.65% 4.41% design features 11 22 20 12 3 68 2.62

Windows and Doors: Doors and windows are glass, less than 50% of first 14.93% 31.34% 32.84% 17.91% 2.99% floor is glass 10 21 22 12 2 67 2.63

Signs: generally every business has at least one internally lit wall sign 19.12% 22.06% 23.53% 32.35% 2.94% 13 15 16 22 2 68 2.78

Shopping Center Pole Sign with landscaping planter 14.93% 22.39% 20.90% 37.31% 4.48% 10 15 14 25 3 67 2.94

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1 Just ugly and unimaginative. Typically see this in lower income towns. When I'm driving in other cities I never stop at 3/29/2017 12:15 PM these places. In fact I don't go to them here. I never go to the plaza except to go to pro cuts. I've never been in any of the stores except for Bealls. And I won't go back there. I got to Tyler and Dallas to shop except for Low's and Kroger's.

2 This is ok. 3/21/2017 1:24 PM

3 This is just a spruced-up box. 3/21/2017 9:47 AM

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Historic Downtown Area 53.73% 23.88% 10.45% 4.48% 7.46% 36 16 7 3 5 67

Commercial/ Retail Areas 14.93% 20.90% 19.40% 37.31% 7.46% 10 14 13 25 5 67

Commercial/Retail along Highway Corridors and the Loop 13.43% 19.40% 13.43% 44.78% 8.96% 9 13 9 30 6 67

Medical District 20.00% 21.54% 24.62% 23.08% 10.77% 13 14 16 15 7 65

College Campus District 16.92% 24.62% 27.69% 20.00% 10.77% 11 16 18 13 7 65

# Other (please specify) Date

1 Put in commercial/retail area if you have to build this style. 3/21/2017 1:24 PM

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Some street/ public furniture, planters, and decorative lighting 0.00% 0.00% 10.14% 56.52% 33.33% 0 0 7 39 23 69 4.23

Use of canopies, awnings, and shade trees 0.00% 2.94% 1.47% 60.29% 35.29% 0 2 1 41 24 68 4.28

Architectural Style: limited colors, limited height difference, and limited design 0.00% 10.61% 12.12% 56.06% 21.21% features 0 7 8 37 14 66 3.88

Windows and Doors: Doors and windows are glass, more than 50% of shopping 0.00% 6.06% 21.21% 54.55% 18.18% center is glass 0 4 14 36 12 66 3.85

Signs: generally every business has at least one internally lit wall sign 2.99% 11.94% 16.42% 50.75% 17.91% 2 8 11 34 12 67 3.69

Use of high and shallow awnings and canopies that partially shade people 1.52% 3.03% 6.06% 65.15% 24.24% shopping 1 2 4 43 16 66 4.08

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1 You know there's a reason why people have low property taxes in Tyler. We have to go shop there so we subsidize 3/29/2017 12:15 PM their property taxes

2 I like this, looks historic. 3/21/2017 1:24 PM

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Historic Downtown Area 18.18% 16.67% 4.55% 36.36% 24.24% 12 11 3 24 16 66

Commercial/ Retail Areas 1.52% 1.52% 12.12% 57.58% 27.27% 1 1 8 38 18 66

Commercial/Retail along Highway Corridors and the Loop 1.52% 1.52% 15.15% 53.03% 28.79% 1 1 10 35 19 66

Medical District 3.13% 1.56% 18.75% 51.56% 25.00% 2 1 12 33 16 64

College Campus District 3.17% 0.00% 17.46% 53.97% 25.40% 2 0 11 34 16 63

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1 I don't think anything should be built in the historic downtown. 3/21/2017 1:24 PM

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Four story building with first floor shopping/retail 4.35% 7.25% 2.90% 49.28% 36.23% 3 5 2 34 25 69 4.06

Use of canopies, awnings, and shade trees 2.99% 1.49% 1.49% 52.24% 41.79% 2 1 1 35 28 67 4.28

Architectural Style: multiple colors, more height difference and variation, and 1.47% 4.41% 1.47% 50.00% 42.65% more design features 1 3 1 34 29 68 4.28

Windows and Doors: Doors and windows are glass, more than 75% of shopping 1.49% 7.46% 19.40% 40.30% 31.34% center is glass 1 5 13 27 21 67 3.93

Signs: generally every business has one wall sign that is not lit 1.49% 4.48% 7.46% 56.72% 29.85% 1 3 5 38 20 67 4.09

Shopping directory kiosk at corner with advertising 4.48% 4.48% 8.96% 55.22% 26.87% 3 3 6 37 18 67 3.96

Parallel parking on street 7.58% 18.18% 18.18% 37.88% 18.18% 5 12 12 25 12 66 3.41

Use of lower and deeper awnings and canopies to shade people shopping 1.47% 4.41% 2.94% 57.35% 33.82% 1 3 2 39 23 68 4.18

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1 Lovely- must have extra parking lots near since parallel parking won't be enough 3/21/2017 1:50 PM

2 I like the subdued signage and flare to the basic building. 3/21/2017 9:47 AM

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Historic Downtown Area 11.59% 10.14% 11.59% 36.23% 30.43% 8 7 8 25 21 69

Commercial/ Retail Areas 1.47% 4.41% 8.82% 57.35% 27.94% 1 3 6 39 19 68

Commercial/Retail along Highway Corridors and the Loop 1.47% 5.88% 14.71% 48.53% 29.41% 1 4 10 33 20 68

Medical District 1.52% 4.55% 13.64% 53.03% 27.27% 1 3 9 35 18 66

College Campus District 1.52% 4.55% 12.12% 51.52% 30.30% 1 3 8 34 20 66

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Three and one-half story apartment/condo building 8.70% 4.35% 4.35% 57.97% 24.64% 6 3 3 40 17 69 3.86

Shade trees 2.94% 0.00% 1.47% 47.06% 48.53% 2 0 1 32 33 68 4.38

Sidewalks 2.94% 0.00% 1.47% 47.06% 48.53% 2 0 1 32 33 68 4.38

Architectural Style: multiple colors/materials, roof height difference and variation, 2.94% 1.47% 7.35% 52.94% 35.29% and design features 2 1 5 36 24 68 4.16

Parallel parking on street 13.43% 20.90% 11.94% 34.33% 19.40% 9 14 8 23 13 67 3.25

If builders built new homes to look like this style, you would____ 5.88% 8.82% 13.24% 48.53% 23.53% 4 6 9 33 16 68 3.75

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1 Like it if it wasn't in the historic district 3/29/2017 12:15 PM

2 angle parking is better 3/21/2017 4:08 PM

3 Need more than parallel parking near 3/21/2017 1:50 PM

4 It's too tall. Fits better in Dallas/Houston. 3/21/2017 1:24 PM

5 Parallel parking clogs streets and is dangerous... just like the insane parallel parking downtown Palestine right behind 3/21/2017 9:47 AM drive-in parking. It appears the Southside Elementary won the "Let's Design Downtown Parking" contest.

6 not subsidized by tax abatements and not low-income housing. Either developers want to build or don't bother. 3/7/2017 10:17 PM

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Historic Downtown Area 30.43% 34.78% 8.70% 11.59% 14.49% 21 24 6 8 10 69

Commercial/ Retail Areas 8.82% 11.76% 14.71% 44.12% 20.59% 6 8 10 30 14 68

Commercial/Retail along Highway Corridors and the Loop 8.82% 2.94% 17.65% 45.59% 25.00% 6 2 12 31 17 68

Medical District 7.46% 8.96% 16.42% 43.28% 23.88% 5 6 11 29 16 67

College Campus District 5.97% 2.99% 11.94% 50.75% 28.36% 4 2 8 34 19 67

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1 If the architecture was early 19th or late 18th century adjacent to the downtown district I think will be OK. It would just 3/29/2017 12:15 PM depend. I have to see the proposals

2 If you have to put it somewhere, put in commercial/retail area 3/21/2017 1:24 PM

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Three story apartment/condo building 5.97% 11.94% 13.43% 50.75% 17.91% 4 8 9 34 12 67 3.63

Perimeter landscaping, little to no interior landscaping 8.96% 43.28% 11.94% 29.85% 5.97% 6 29 8 20 4 67 2.81

Shade trees 3.03% 1.52% 6.06% 56.06% 33.33% 2 1 4 37 22 66 4.15

Sidewalks 2.99% 1.49% 7.46% 55.22% 32.84% 2 1 5 37 22 67 4.13

Architectural Style:Nuetral/earth colors,roof height difference and variation, and 4.62% 9.23% 23.08% 44.62% 18.46% design features 3 6 15 29 12 65 3.63

Parallel parking on street 13.64% 25.76% 19.70% 28.79% 12.12% 9 17 13 19 8 66 3.00

If builders built new homes to look like this style, you would____ 7.58% 18.18% 13.64% 45.45% 15.15% 5 12 9 30 10 66 3.42

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1 It looks sort of cheap. 3/29/2017 12:15 PM

2 Angle parking is better 3/21/2017 4:08 PM

3 need much more parallel parking 3/21/2017 1:50 PM

4 This looks like Dallas or Houston. Is this what you want Palestine to look like? 3/21/2017 1:24 PM

5 This has no character 3/20/2017 3:35 PM

6 don't we already have enough of this? or we've goofed ourselves up only making it low-income high density 3/20/2017 2:23 PM

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Historic Downtown Area 49.23% 24.62% 9.23% 7.69% 9.23% 32 16 6 5 6 65

Commercial/ Retail Areas 8.96% 14.93% 23.88% 34.33% 17.91% 6 10 16 23 12 67

Commercial/Retail along Highway Corridors and the Loop 4.55% 9.09% 22.73% 43.94% 19.70% 3 6 15 29 13 66

Medical District 6.15% 7.69% 24.62% 46.15% 15.38% 4 5 16 30 10 65

College Campus District 4.69% 7.81% 21.88% 45.31% 20.31% 3 5 14 29 13 64

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1 no low income and no tax abatement. 3/7/2017 10:17 PM

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Q33 Please rate the desirability of each aspect of the development shown above

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Three story row houses 7.35% 13.24% 7.35% 41.18% 30.88% 5 9 5 28 21 68 3.75

Landscaping 5.97% 4.48% 2.99% 47.76% 38.81% 4 3 2 32 26 67 4.09

Architectural Style:row houses have same look,no real variation between 7.58% 21.21% 9.09% 36.36% 25.76% units 5 14 6 24 17 66 3.52

Front porches 2.99% 5.97% 5.97% 44.78% 40.30% 2 4 4 30 27 67 4.13

If builders built new homes to look like this style, you would____ 9.09% 13.64% 7.58% 39.39% 30.30% 6 9 5 26 20 66 3.68

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1 This is more in character with historic small towns. Most of the other apartment complexes /shopping centers you've 3/30/2017 2:58 PM shown on here are cookie cutter/suburban Dallas or Houston more than charming East Texas.

2 This is lovely. Has charm. 3/21/2017 1:24 PM

3 fits historical flavor of our city nicely. no low in come and no tax-abating. Projects that are feasible on their own. 3/7/2017 10:17 PM

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Historic Downtown Area 25.37% 31.34% 2.99% 13.43% 26.87% 17 21 2 9 18 67

Commercial/ Retail Areas 10.61% 18.18% 19.70% 25.76% 25.76% 7 12 13 17 17 66

Commercial/Retail along Highway Corridors and the Loop 6.25% 15.63% 18.75% 28.13% 31.25% 4 10 12 18 20 64

Medical District 4.62% 9.23% 20.00% 35.38% 30.77% 3 6 13 23 20 65

College Campus District 3.08% 7.69% 16.92% 41.54% 30.77% 2 5 11 27 20 65

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Garage facing street 10.77% 18.46% 13.85% 44.62% 12.31% 7 12 9 29 8 65 3.29

Houses all with the same front yard setback 11.94% 22.39% 10.45% 40.30% 14.93% 8 15 7 27 10 67 3.24

Architectural Style: limited colors, no height difference, and limited design 13.43% 28.36% 13.43% 32.84% 11.94% features 9 19 9 22 8 67 3.01

Landscaping: front flower beds 1.49% 2.99% 8.96% 61.19% 25.37% 1 2 6 41 17 67 4.06

Landscaping: trees in front yard 1.49% 1.49% 7.46% 59.70% 29.85% 1 1 5 40 20 67 4.15

Sidewalk 1.49% 1.49% 1.49% 55.22% 40.30% 1 1 1 37 27 67 4.31

If builders built new homes to look like this style, you would____ 7.46% 13.43% 16.42% 46.27% 16.42% 5 9 11 31 11 67 3.51

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1 Again - not quaint & charming. 3/30/2017 2:58 PM

2 I really hate the suburban sprawl look. Not a lot of density either. More cost for utility and road placement then the 3/29/2017 12:15 PM more dense developments above

3 require curbs 3/22/2017 12:38 PM

4 can't see picture 3/21/2017 1:24 PM

5 Too close together, no character. This is where we need to be different. We are a premier historic property city! 3/20/2017 3:35 PM

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Historic Downtown Area 44.78% 31.34% 11.94% 4.48% 7.46% 30 21 8 3 5 67

Commercial/ Retail Areas 25.76% 16.67% 22.73% 22.73% 12.12% 17 11 15 15 8 66

Commercial/Retail along Highway Corridors and the Loop 16.42% 10.45% 29.85% 26.87% 16.42% 11 7 20 18 11 67

Medical District 13.85% 13.85% 23.08% 33.85% 15.38% 9 9 15 22 10 65

College Campus District 12.31% 13.85% 21.54% 36.92% 15.38% 8 9 14 24 10 65

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1 We have many like this in/around Palestine 3/21/2017 4:08 PM

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Garage NOT facing street, garage is in back 0.00% 2.99% 11.94% 38.81% 46.27% 0 2 8 26 31 67 4.28

Houses all have front porches 0.00% 2.94% 2.94% 44.12% 50.00% 0 2 2 30 34 68 4.41

Architectural Style: individual houses have limited color and design feature 1.49% 4.48% 10.45% 40.30% 43.28% variation, but the row of houses do vary in color, design features, height, roof 1 3 7 27 29 67 4.19 pitch, etc.

Landscaping: front flower beds 0.00% 1.49% 1.49% 47.76% 49.25% 0 1 1 32 33 67 4.45

Landscaping: trees in front yard 0.00% 1.52% 1.52% 42.42% 54.55% 0 1 1 28 36 66 4.50

Lots are narrow and houses are only about 15 feet apart 14.93% 31.34% 17.91% 17.91% 17.91% 10 21 12 12 12 67 2.93

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1 Not a huge fan of small lots. And no new construction looks this good. Give us some tax breaks to fix up the old 3/30/2017 2:58 PM houses we already have here.

2 This is Texas, spread them out! 3/21/2017 4:08 PM

3 I love this style of house 3/21/2017 1:24 PM

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Historic Downtown Area 25.76% 13.64% 7.58% 31.82% 21.21% 17 9 5 21 14 66

Commercial/ Retail Areas 9.23% 18.46% 20.00% 29.23% 23.08% 6 12 13 19 15 65

Commercial/Retail along Highway Corridors and the Loop 4.69% 23.44% 20.31% 28.13% 23.44% 3 15 13 18 15 64

Medical District 6.25% 10.94% 12.50% 45.31% 25.00% 4 7 8 29 16 64

College Campus District 4.76% 11.11% 17.46% 42.86% 23.81% 3 7 11 27 15 63

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1 This is appropriate for residential districts 3/29/2017 12:15 PM

2 We have a lot like this in Palestine. 3/21/2017 4:08 PM

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Garage NOT facing street, garage is in back 1.49% 5.97% 7.46% 40.30% 44.78% 1 4 5 27 30 67 4.21

Some houses have front porches 1.49% 5.97% 11.94% 47.76% 32.84% 1 4 8 32 22 67 4.04

Architectural Style: individual houses have limited color and design feature 1.54% 6.15% 7.69% 44.62% 40.00% variation, but the row of houses do vary in color, design features, height, roof 1 4 5 29 26 65 4.15 pitch, etc.

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Landscaping: trees in front yard 1.49% 1.49% 0.00% 44.78% 52.24% 1 1 0 30 35 67 4.45

Neighborhoods with old growth trees in good health should be preserved 0.00% 1.49% 1.49% 25.37% 71.64% 0 1 1 17 48 67 4.67

Lots are narrow and houses are only about 10 feet apart 13.43% 34.33% 17.91% 13.43% 20.90% 9 23 12 9 14 67 2.94

If builders built new homes to look like this style, you would____ 3.03% 10.61% 19.70% 34.85% 31.82% 2 7 13 23 21 66 3.82

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1 Not in keeping with the current, nice lawns & distance between houses. And.... we already HAVE great houses all 3/30/2017 2:58 PM over town that need restoration/renovation but people need some tax breaks to make that happen.

2 Would be appropriate for infill for historic districts depending on the style. Looks like quality construction like University 3/29/2017 12:15 PM Park in Dallas in Lake Highlands.

3 This is Texas spread them out together! 3/21/2017 4:08 PM

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Historic Downtown Area 23.08% 16.92% 13.85% 18.46% 27.69% 15 11 9 12 18 65

Commercial/ Retail Areas 12.31% 16.92% 21.54% 27.69% 21.54% 8 11 14 18 14 65

Commercial/Retail along Highway Corridors and the Loop 7.69% 13.85% 27.69% 30.77% 20.00% 5 9 18 20 13 65

Medical District 7.69% 7.69% 21.54% 36.92% 26.15% 5 5 14 24 17 65

College Campus District 7.81% 4.69% 25.00% 35.94% 26.56% 5 3 16 23 17 64

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1 See above 3/29/2017 12:15 PM

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Garage NOT facing street, garage is in back 1.49% 1.49% 13.43% 35.82% 47.76% 1 1 9 24 32 67 4.27

Two story 0.00% 2.99% 8.96% 47.76% 40.30% 0 2 6 32 27 67 4.25

House has a front porch 0.00% 0.00% 3.03% 43.94% 53.03% 0 0 2 29 35 66 4.50

Architectural Style: limited colors, roof lines height difference and style 0.00% 1.47% 16.18% 44.12% 38.24% varies 0 1 11 30 26 68 4.19

Landscaping: front flower beds 0.00% 0.00% 1.49% 41.79% 56.72% 0 0 1 28 38 67 4.55

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Historic Downtown Area 17.19% 17.19% 15.63% 28.13% 21.88% 11 11 10 18 14 64

Commercial/ Retail Areas 10.94% 12.50% 18.75% 37.50% 20.31% 7 8 12 24 13 64

Commercial/Retail along Highway Corridors and the Loop 6.15% 10.77% 24.62% 35.38% 23.08% 4 7 16 23 15 65

Medical District 4.76% 4.76% 15.87% 50.79% 23.81% 3 3 10 32 15 63

College Campus District 6.35% 4.76% 14.29% 50.79% 23.81% 4 3 9 32 15 63

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1 Residential districts. Mostly appropriate infill for most our older neighborhoods 3/29/2017 12:15 PM

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No open space areas with landscaping, ponds, or trees 29.41% 36.76% 14.71% 16.18% 2.94% 20 25 10 11 2 68 2.26

Garage doors for unloading/loading do not face major public streets 10.45% 7.46% 17.91% 52.24% 11.94% 7 5 12 35 8 67 3.48

Architectural Style: limited colors, has some height difference, and limited design 12.12% 31.82% 28.79% 19.70% 7.58% features 8 21 19 13 5 66 2.79

Windows and Doors: Doors and windows are glass, less than 25% of first floor 10.61% 30.30% 30.30% 24.24% 4.55% walls in public view is glass 7 20 20 16 3 66 2.82

Signs: discretely placed, no wall sign, only monument signs at entrances 10.61% 19.70% 25.76% 34.85% 9.09% 7 13 17 23 6 66 3.12

# Other (please specify) Date

1 Please. No. Out in the county maybe. 3/30/2017 3:16 PM

2 This is OK for an industrial zoning 3/29/2017 12:17 PM

3 If it brings jobs and economy to the city signs, parking and plants are the least of our worries. 3/23/2017 5:17 PM

4 the sign should be big enough to read/recognize from the street without being overpowering. 3/21/2017 4:10 PM

5 This would work for an industrial park only. 3/20/2017 12:43 PM

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Q44 Please rate the above image where you think this type of development is desirable

Answered: 66 Skipped: 59

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Hate it Dislike it No Opinion Like it Love it Total

Commercial/ Retail Areas 21.21% 19.70% 9.09% 37.88% 12.12% 14 13 6 25 8 66

Commercial/Retail along Highway Corridors and the Loop 12.31% 18.46% 10.77% 44.62% 13.85% 8 12 7 29 9 65

Industrial Areas 3.08% 4.62% 6.15% 53.85% 32.31% 2 3 4 35 21 65

Medical District 15.38% 21.54% 24.62% 27.69% 10.77% 10 14 16 18 7 65

College Campus District 16.92% 32.31% 23.08% 20.00% 7.69% 11 21 15 13 5 65

# Other (please specify) Date

There are no responses.

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Q45 Please rate the desirability of each aspect of the development shown above

Answered: 67 Skipped: 58

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0% Extensive Parking Architectural Windows and Signs: open space garages on Style: Doors: Doors discretely with pond and back side and limited and windows placed, no trees underneath... colors, ha... are glass,... wall sign,...

Hate it Dislike it No Opinion Like it Love it

Hate Dislike No Like it Love it Total Weighted it it Opinion Average

Extensive open space with pond and trees 2.99% 1.49% 5.97% 41.79% 47.76% 2 1 4 28 32 67 4.30

Parking garages on back side and underneath building 3.08% 1.54% 7.69% 50.77% 36.92% 2 1 5 33 24 65 4.17

Architectural Style: limited colors, has some height difference, and limited design 3.08% 10.77% 20.00% 49.23% 16.92% features 2 7 13 32 11 65 3.66

Windows and Doors: Doors and windows are glass, more than 75% of first floor 3.08% 10.77% 16.92% 50.77% 18.46% walls in public view is glass 2 7 11 33 12 65 3.71

Signs: discretely placed, no wall sign, only monument signs at entrances 3.08% 9.23% 16.92% 49.23% 21.54% 2 6 11 32 14 65 3.77

# Other (please specify) Date

1 Better than 44. 3/30/2017 3:16 PM

2 Make your sign big enough to read form the road 3/21/2017 4:10 PM

3 this town has not yet grown to this level yet. nice someday. Focus on the next steps we are ready for right now. Do 3/7/2017 10:19 PM the next thing now. And for God's sake don't be tempted to tax-abate to lure something that won't work without it.

52 / 56 Palestine- Questionnaire & Visual Character Survey

Q46 Please rate the above image where you think this type of development is desirable

Answered: 66 Skipped: 59

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Commercial/ Retail Areas 6.15% 9.23% 18.46% 50.77% 15.38% 4 6 12 33 10 65

Commercial/Retail along Highway Corridors and the Loop 4.62% 3.08% 10.77% 61.54% 20.00% 3 2 7 40 13 65

Industrial Areas 3.08% 3.08% 9.23% 60.00% 24.62% 2 2 6 39 16 65

Medical District 4.62% 4.62% 18.46% 49.23% 23.08% 3 3 12 32 15 65

College Campus District 7.69% 7.69% 23.08% 38.46% 23.08% 5 5 15 25 15 65

# Other (please specify) Date

1 No inside the loop 3/21/2017 4:17 PM

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Q47 Is there anything else you would like to let us know about? Please write it here, feel free to write on the back of the page. Or come talk to us if you are at the Town Hall meeting, we would be happy to hear what you have to say or answer any questions.

Answered: 21 Skipped: 104

# Responses Date

1 We need to preserve our heritage. Tourists want to see old buildings, not new developments. Palestine is unique for 3/31/2017 5:32 PM its old buildings and houses. Don't lose sight of this fact. They are not a renewable resource.

2 No big businesses!!!!! 3/30/2017 8:51 PM

3 I appreciate what you are doing but these examples got too grueling/redundant to go thru. I will beg you to please not 3/30/2017 3:16 PM sacrifice our charm for big box retailers & apartment complexes that do nothing but go downhill over time. Nobody visits or moves to a location for those. We have such a great (underutilized) downtown & so many great houses that could be fixed up for rentals. I wish there was more incentive to do so. Invest in infrastructure - get super fast internet, maintain roads & parks. Allow lofts downtown to attract young people. Encourage new businesses that appeal to these same young people & allow them to start up their own small shops. Work on zoning infractions to clean up the eyesores in our beautiful historic districts. A lot of the examples you've posted here are too suburban-like & scare me. They are EVERYWHERE already. We need to work to keep Palestine unique - that is what draws people & makes them happy. Can't we encourage people coming in to utilize what we already have instead of putting up more of these strip things? Tons of space downtown & in that Bealls shopping center. Yay for Hobby Lobby moving into an empty space! That's what we need to push for. Austin is even fighting to "Stay Weird" these days - let's fight to "Stay Charming". ❤

4 Bond issue already voter approved should be used for city street repairs and improvements. 3/22/2017 6:04 PM

5 Thank you for having the public meeting - I especially like the ham sandwiches- I had 4, very good 3/21/2017 4:17 PM

6 Thank you for the opportunity for us to give input. 3/21/2017 4:10 PM

7 Pizza Hut on front edge of Willow Creek across the street on the same side as funeral house. Near the mall - tree 3/21/2017 3:41 PM preservation. Letting anything come in.

8 Please be careful what you destroy. Once it is gone, it is gone (ex. the historic train depot). Thank you for asking our 3/21/2017 1:26 PM opinion

9 I still pay taxes...more than other towns this size and we still have no street repairs in years, no water/sewer upgrade 3/21/2017 9:53 AM in 100 years... and still pay high taxes. Zoning done right could help make this a nicer place... Please listen to what people are telling you! Make our town easier to live in!!!

10 Keep the "old'' look with the old (Main St. and historic district. Save the "new" for newer areas of town. Then you have 3/21/2017 9:05 AM the best of both worlds.

11 I really think if Palestine was able to grow and have more options as far as places to shop and things for people to do it 3/20/2017 9:27 PM would be more of a desirable place and people would want to come and live here. As of now our kids have nothing to do but get in trouble. We are very limited as far as shopping. We need other grocery stores like aldi's they have such great prices and lots of organic produce. This town is so run down and there is alot of great things that Palestine has to offer if people would let them come in.

12 Thanks for taking on this project! 3/20/2017 3:02 PM

13 Maintain architectural style inside loop to compliment existing styles. 3/20/2017 2:42 PM

14 are you kidding me how long this questionnaire was? Designed so only the hardcore determined folks will complete it? 3/20/2017 2:29 PM Good luck. Wish this city only the best. Truly. Don't leave important things up to chance or whoever happens to give input. Do t

15 I think we should help fund historic preservation with added tax if no other way! 3/20/2017 2:21 PM

16 what about an entertainment zone downtown for restaurants, bars, retail, etc? 3/20/2017 2:15 PM

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17 Need another classification for residential areas not in the historic area 3/20/2017 1:52 PM

18 Would like to have a better understanding of C-3 requirement/restrictions and allow nice, clean neighbor friendly tattoo 3/17/2017 9:23 AM establishment allowed in Commercial area in general not limited to C-3 (limited number of [available] buildings.

19 Thank you! 3/17/2017 8:47 AM

20 Choices are limited for shopping. I try to shop locally as much as possible, but usually spend more income elsewhere. 3/16/2017 5:07 PM This includes groceries also. Sit down restaurant choices are very limited. Grocery store choices are limited for gluten free. I shop at multiple stores or shop in Tyler and Houston.

21 I've lived in Palestine for less than a year. Have found the people are wonderful. Churches are plentiful. Shopping, 3/8/2017 9:34 AM medical, entertainment etc. Is stuck in the past. Would love to see controlled growth. But growth is vital for survival.thank you for your time.

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Q48 Please select your age

Answered: 103 Skipped: 22

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35 to 44 8.74% 9

45 to 54 6.80% 7

55 to 64 12.62% 13

65 and over 4.85% 5

I prefer not to say 59.22% 61

Total 103

56 / 56 City Council City of Palestine, Texas Agenda Action Form

AGENDA DATE: 05{8-17 AGENDA ITEM

AGENDA SUBJECT: Approval of inrvoices ove4izs,000

PREPARED BY: steve croom / carolyn G{lcia I Date Submitted: I o5/03/L1

EXHIBITS: lnvoices

BUDGETARY IMPACT Budgeted expense

CITY MANAGER APPROVAI:

SUMMARY: Current Purchasing policy requires City Councilapproval for expenditures over S25,000. The following expenditures have been reviewed and approved by Department Head(s) and city Manager o citibank - Cred:t card charges/expenses - 527,052.93

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Review and approve disbursements of Citibank 527 ,O52-93

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AGENDA SUBIECT: Tourism Master Plan Phase l- Develop a Community Assessment Com mittee 4/28/17

Code of 0rdinance Chapter 2 - Administration, Article lV - Boards, Committees, Commissions, Division 2 - Tourism Advisory Board

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

SUMMARY: The Tourism Advisory Board is working on a Tourism Master Plan and has determined that they would like to see local stakeholders participate on a commitree io help us work through the community assessment portion ofthe process. The areas that they have identifired that should be included arc listed below: . Tourism Advisory Board - maximum o1'3 . City Council - maximum of 3 . City Staff - Main Street & Parks & Recreation . Texas State Railroad representative . Restaurant, Hotel, Real Estate, Large employers within Anderson Counry, Small business owners o Banker- future investment opportunities/ development funding r Attraction centered nonprofit organizations - i.e. Texas Theatre, Museum for East Texas Culture, TSRR, and Sports Complexes etc. o Independent School Districts and local/regional colleges o Churches and Veteran Organizations (if deemed neccssary) r Chamber of Commerce The goal is to obtain a minimum ofone representalive from each category to represent the whole and provide support for the committee. Once formed, the committee will define its mission, then select an individual to facilitate the meetings, estimate the number of meetings anticipated, set an agenda for the meetings and establish a deadline for the completion of the assessment.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: The Tourism Advisory Board is requesting that City Council torm the committee p€r the ordinance to cretrte a Community Assessment Committee as phase one of the of the Tourism Master Plan.

ORDINANCE NO.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALESTINE, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE IV, BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS, DIVISION 2, TOURISM ADVISORY BOARD, BY ADDING SECTION 2-102, TOURISM MASTER PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL.

WHEREAS, the City of Palestine’s Tourism Advisory Board has recently the process of preparing a Tourism Master Plan; and

WHEREAS, the input of stakeholders from the various parts of the City that are particularly affected by the tourism industry, serving together as an advisory committee, will assist the Tourism Advisory Board and City staff in formulating that Master Plan; and

WHEREAS, in order to clarify and resolve the makeup and the role of such an advisory committee, an ordinance specifically laying out the guidelines for that committee would be useful and helpful to the Tourism Advisory Board, City staff, and the city council.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALESTINE, TEXAS:

I.

That Chapter 2, Article IV, Boards, Committees, Commissions, Division 2, Tourism Advisory Board, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Palestine is amended by the adoption of a new Section 2-2102 that shall read as follows:

DIVISION 2: TOURISM ADVISORY BOARD

Sec. 2-102. Tourism Master Plan Advisory Board.

(1) There is created and established a Tourism Master Plan Advisory Board which shall consist of at least eight and no more than 16 members, who shall be selected as provided in section 6.6 of the City Charter. (2) Members of the committee shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for expenses if approved in advance by the city manager. (3) Members of the committee shall include: (a) no more than three members of the Tourism Advisory Board; (b) no more than three members of the City Council;

(c) City Staff representatives of Main Street Palestine and the Parks Department; (d) a representative of the Texas State Railroad; (e) one or more representatives of restaurants, hotels, real estate, large employers, and small business owners; (f) a representative of a local banking institution; (g) one or more representatives of attraction-centered non-profit organizations; (h) a representative of local school districts or colleges; (i) a representative of churches or veterans’ organizations; and (j) a representative of the Palestine Chamber of Commerce. (4) Members of the committee shall serve until they resign or they are removed from the position by the mayor, subject to the approval of the city council. (5) The committee may elect a secretary or other officers from its membership or may request the city secretary to serve as secretary or appoint a member of the city staff to serve as secretary. (6) The committee may be dissolved by the Tourism Advisory Board upon completion of the Tourism Master Plan.

SECTION 2: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of the Ordinance for any reason shall be held invalid or unconstitutional, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and such holding shall not affect any of the remaining provisions of this Ordinance.

SECTION 3: All Ordinances and parts of Ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed; provided, however, that such repeal shall be only to the extent of such inconsistency and in all other respects this Ordinance shall be cumulative of other Ordinances regulating and governing the subject matter covered by this Ordinance.

PASSED AND APPROVED this 8th day of May, 2017.

THE CITY OF PALESTINE

Bob Herrington, Mayor

ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:

______Teresa Herrera, City Secretary Ronald D. Stutes, City Attorney

City Council City of Palestine, Texas Agenda Action Form

AGENDA DATE: | 5/8/2017 | AGENDA ITEM

AGENDA SUBJECT: Approval for Phase II of the Downtown Assessment Study.

PREPARED BY: Gree Laudadio Date Submitted: | 5/4t2017

EXHIBITS: A: Study Proposal B: Phase I Evaluation

BUDGETARY IMPACT; Required Expenditure: Up to $35,000 Amount Budqeted: $35,000 Aopropriation Required: 0

CITYMAI\AGER M/JA4L--- ^PPROf^L;I SUMMARY: Authorize expenditure for Phase II of the KSA proposal to provide an assessment study ofthe historic downtown area of Palestine, TX.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: The Main Street Advisory Board, RFP Selection Committee, Palestine Economic Development Corporation and PEDC staff - recommend approval ofexpenditure to fund the assessment study.

*City Council approved the total project scope and the total expense but required review and further anoroval at each April 20, 2016

Statement of Qualifi cations Presented to the Palestine Economic Development Corporation Assessment of the Historic Downtown Area 6781 Oak Hill Blvd. Tyler, TX 75703 903.581.8141

Mr. Greg Laudadio Assistant Director Palestine Economic Development Corporation 100 Willow Creek Parkway Palestine, Texas 75801

RE: KSA Engineers – Qualifications and Proposal Assessment Study for Downtown Palestine

Dear Mr. Laudadio:

Thank you for allowing KSA to submit our qualifications and proposal to be considered for the Assessment Study for Downtown Palestine. We understand the importance and value of an economically vibrant downtown to a community. KSA has been a part and witnessed the downtown transformations in many of the towns where we have our offices and where our employees live.

Choosing experienced consultants driven by the goal to meet client expectations is essential. KSA is such a firm that features longevity in staff, depth and breadth of planning and design talent, and a history of successful project completion for clients similar to the Palestine Economic Development Corporation. Our experience with similar clients will provide you with sound advice to follow, expertise knowledge you can apply, and real world solutions the city can afford.

This proposal will provide the Palestine EDC with a phased project approach for a complete Assessment Study. Each presented phase will provide a complete task with Phase 1 being the initial assessment phase. Phases 2 or 3 could be chosen independently, or together, as the next phase of the study. And Phase 4 will utilize the results of the previous phases and provide an implementation plan for the development of the Palestine downtown area.

We trust this proposal provides all the requested information. Should you have any questions or require additional information about KSA to complete your assessment of our capabilities, please contact me or your future project manager, Francois de Kock, at 972.542.2995 or fdekock@ ksaeng.com. We appreciate your consideration of our proposal. We look forward to your response and the possibility of working with you.

Sincerely,

KSA ENGINEERS, INC.

______Michael Burns, P.E. Vice President

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BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS SINCE 1978.

Who is KSA? Founded in 1978 The KSA team is an industry leader with a proven track record in the fields of 155 Employees in 9 Locations planning, civil engineering, architecture, and landscape architecture and urban design. KSA Locations Amarillo, Texas Founded in 1978, KSA provides a broad range of multi-disciplinary Austin, Texas consulting, services to our clients across the south-central United States. Longview, Texas Lufkin, Texas KSA is dedicated to making life better in communities. That’s why we work McKinney, Texas every day to improve the quality of life for our communities by making city San Angelo, Texas parks, trails, facilities, roads, drainage ways, and airports safer and more Shreveport, Louisiana enjoyable. From conception to final completion, our knowledgeable teams Sugar Land, Texas oversee all aspects of each project on which we work. This attention to detail Tyler, Texas has resulted in consistent client satisfaction and an excellent reputation throughout the region. It has also led to a high percentage of repeat clients. In Primary Contact Francois de Kock, AICP, ASLA, fact, we have been serving many of the same clients throughout our 37-year RLA, LEED AP history. 8875 Synergy Dr. McKinney, Texas 75070 Recent Awards and Honors 972.542.2995 KSA continually provides unsurpassed quality and service that has led to our consistent growth. We have been awarded the “Hot Firm” designation in Zweig Local Office White’s Hot Firm List in 2009, 2010, and 2011. The Hot Firm List recognizes 6781 Oak Hill Blvd. the fastest growing engineering and architecture firms throughout the United Tyler, TX 75703 States and Canada. In addition, KSA was recently named to the 2015 ENR 903.581.8141 500 list as one of the 500 largest design firms in America. This is the fifth www.ksaeng.com consecutive year KSA received this honor. KSA was also honored as one of the “2014, 2015 and 2016 Best Companies to Work for in Texas.” The awards program is a project of Texas Monthly, the Texas Association of Business (TAB), Texas SHRM, and Best Companies Group.

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Planning, Urban Design and Landscape Architecture Urban Planning and Design At KSA, we conscientiously consider the natural environment in our urban planning and design approach. Nature provides critical ecological services, which we funnel through innovative solutions to enhance the built environment. Creeks, for example, are natural corridors that provide the service of flood management while also acting as an amenity. Mixed-use developments, comprehensive plans, downtown plans, pedestrian ways, site master plans, complete streets and steetscape improvements are all examples of urban planning and design projects within KSA’s scope of capabilities.

Landscape Architecture Landscape architecture considers the principals of ecology while also acting as a creative expression of form, color, texture, scale and sound. We apply these concepts to all aspects of landscape design including the location and orientation of buildings, plant selections, stormwater and grading as well as the movement of vehicles and pedestrians. With this well-rounded awareness, KSA can create highly functional and beautiful neighborhoods, parks, plazas, green infrastructure, nature preserves, trails and open space master plans. At KSA, visioning is one of the key elements of successful urban planning and design. We sit down with our clients at the very beginning to discuss their ideas for the future. Participants are encouraged to share their ideas freely to reach common ground and develop focused goals for the future. We help our clients imagine the future and then turn that vision into reality.

Visioning KSA’s conceptual plans breathe life into the vision. These plans are vibrant representations of the future that demonstrate how real the possibilities are. Because we have professional engineers, architects, planners and urban designers on our staff, our plans are a balanced blend of form and function – creative and constructible.

Engineering Drainage Experience with major drainage projects, coupled with the latest computer technology, enables KSA to design and implement innovative drainage solutions. We have in-depth knowledge of Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) procedures for letters of map revision (LOMR) and conditional letters of map revision (CLOMR) coordination. Our use of hydrology and hydraulics (H&H) modeling programs allows us to confirm impact of drainage modifications to sensitive sites and design sustainable drainage solutions. Our low impact development (LID) designs apply creative solutions to complex drainage issues that result in environmentally prudent and cost-effective results.

Mechanical, Electrical, and KSA mechanical and electrical engineers are focused on providing detailed designs for water and wastewater Plumbing treatment, water distribution, sewage lift stations, and aviation facilities. In addition, our team has extensive experience with supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems implemented through alternative delivery methods.

Municipal Civil KSA combines engineering design and planning services with creativity to provide long-term, high-quality, functional park projects, such as playgrounds, soccer fields, and baseball complexes. We support the built environment through architectural design of municipal buildings, such as libraries, administration buildings, and community centers, with detailed site development plans that include grading, site-specific drainage, and infrastructure.

Streets and Roads KSA has extensive experience in street improvement and repair projects and works with municipalities and state agencies for street assessments, safe streets programs, capital improvement plans, street reconstruction and extension design, and other street-related services. We are fully engaged with the Texas Capital Fund Main Streets and Downtown Revitalization programs, under which many of our current clients have both redeveloped aging infrastructure and invigorated small town life across the state.

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Water and Wastewater KSA serves both public and private sector clients in the areas of water and wastewater treatment, water transmission and distribution, and wastewater collection systems. We specialize in the modification of existing water and wastewater treatment plants to meet evolving national, state, and local treatment standards. Our scope of services includes all facets of treatability studies, design, and construction contract administration and operational training.

Surveying Surveying and Mapping KSA utilizes the latest technological advances to provide accuracy in survey measurement and to ensure that the design is compatible with the environmental and topographical conditions of the communities we serve. Our surveying and mapping teams work with diverse clients, including aviation, municipal, and other state and local agencies, and oil and gas developers.

GIS KSA’s geospatial information system (GIS) specialists regularly work with geodatabases for environmental and infrastructure data management, applying technology to municipal systems and oil and gas development. Areas of competence include master planning, spatial analysis, OIS 3D analysis, least cost pipeline corridor analysis; flood modeling and flood plain analysis; and pipeline corridor planning, analysis, and study.

Environmental Environmental Planning KSA’s environmental planning staff lead client-centric environmental assessments. Our environmental focus centers on the execution of your project while ensuring regulatory compliance. Our staff lead teams that perform, analyze, and report on the impacts of wetlands, natural and cultural resources, and hazardous materials on each client’s project, evaluating, designing, and implementing mitigation plans that are compliant and cost-effective.

Architecture Architecture KSA provides architectural design services to local, state, and federal agencies and a variety of institutions, including K-12 and higher education, airports, and recreational facilities and event venues. Focused on both renovation and new construction, our architects and engineers deliver high-quality, cost-effective design that incorporates future development scenarios, best practices, and green design principles.

Multi-Discipline Services Aviation KSA specializes in the planning and design of airport facilities using our in-depth knowledge of state and federal grant procedures to ensure that the project meets operational performance and physical requirements while maximizing use of TxDOT or Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) funding.

Alternative Project Delivery KSA provides turn-key project delivery through multiple delivery methods. From concept through completion with a single contract, we leverage strategic partnerships with qualified contractors and our subsidiary BLOC Design-Build, LLC to deliver projects in the most cost-effective manner.

SCADA Systems Our subsidiary, BLOC Design-Build, LLC, also provides design, installation, troubleshooting, and training for supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA). In its UL508A-certified panel shop, BLOC designs controls, develops software and program logic controllers (PLCs), and builds systems to customer specifications.

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Palestine Economic Development Corporation

Project Manager Principal-in-Charge Francois de Kock, AICP, QA/QC ASLA, RLA, LEED AP Mike Burns, P.E.

Deputy Project Manager Eric Davis, CEcD, CCIM

Architecture Civil Engineering John Selmer, AIA, Chris Aylor, P.E. LEED AP, BD+C

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Francois de Kock, AICP, ASLA, RLA, LEED AP Manager of Planning, Urban Design and Landscape Architecture

Francois de Kock joined KSA in 2016 as the manager of planning and urban design. He gained vast professional experience in Texas during the last 16 years specifically at a large multi-disciplinary engineering firm, where he served as project manager and lead designer on a variety of projects.

Francois is passionate about placemaking with the ambition to create spaces that are lasting, functional and beautiful - places that engage the senses on multiple levels and bring joy to clients. As a certified planner, Francois draws from his design experience to develop master plans that are creative and flexible. As a registered landscape architect, his planning insights lead to innovative landscape architectural and urban design solu- tions. This resulted in Francois being recognized by his peers with more than ten awards for urban design and planning projects.

Representative Project Experience

Urban Planning and Design • Downtown Master Plan for Cleburne, Texas • Town Center Master Plan for Copper Canyon, Texas • Town Center Plaza Design and Construction Documentation, Coppell, Texas • Mixed-Use Urban Design for Lariat Landing Village, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Education • Mixed-Use Development for Cedars West, Dallas, Texas Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering • Fort Worth Stockyards Master Plan, Stockyards Alliance, Texas Master of Landscape Architecture • Comprehensive Plan for Kennedale, Texas Graduate School of Design - Harvard University, 2000 • Comprehensive Plan for Ennis Texas Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture • Pedestrian Bridge Design: Belleview Bridge, Dallas, Texas University of Pretoria, South Africa, 1983 • Neighborhood Improvements and LID at University Village, Fort Worth Texas • Streetscape Improvements for Lamar Boulevard, Arlington, Texas Professional Licenses and Certifi cations • Streetscape Master Plan for Lancaster, Texas AICP Certified Planner #243618. 201O • Streetscape Improvements for Hurst, Texas Registered Landscape Architect, TX #02183, 2003 • Mixed-Use Development and Public Private Partnerships US Green Building Council LEED Accredited Professional, 2004 • Comprehensive Plans and Downtown Master Plans • Streetscape Improvements, Complete Streets and Pedestrian Ways • Neighborhood Revitalization, Plazas and Green Infrastructure

Landscape Architectural Planning and Design • Neighborhood and Community Parks • Nature Preserves and Environmental Learning • Landscape Restoration and Visual Assessment • Site Design and LEED

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Mike Burns, P.E. Principal-in-Charge

Mike Burns, P.E., has more than 32 years of experience providing civil engineering for a wide array of projects, including energy, aviation, bridge design and inspection, downtown development, park development, municipal streets and thoroughfares, sewer collection systems, and water distribution systems. Over the past two years, Mike has focused his efforts on providing a variety of services to the energy industry, including land surveying services, such as well and pipeline staking, construction staking, and as-built survey; turn-key project delivery, including full service design and construction, project management, and inspection; engineering design, such as pipeline, facility and process, and instrumentation; and geographic information systems (GIS), including infrastructure layer maps and operational and integrity management.

Downtown Sidewalk Reconstruction, City of Kilgore. The City of Kilgore contracted KSA to assist and facilitate the design and reconstruction of street, lighting and sidewalk improvements. KSA designed and performed construction administration for this project that brought about a revitalized downtown district. This project was brought to fruition as a result of a need for the sidewalks to be brought from a state of unsightly disrepair and potentially hazardous conditions to a modernized, revitalized and an up to code status. In this project, KSA also provided landscaping and irrigation services by our qualified and registered personnel. In this project, one of the important issues for the City of Kilgore was to be able to use these downtown improvements for their winter holiday festivities. Education KSA provided services that include topographic survey, horizontal and vertical geometric Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering designs, signage and marking design, storm sewer design and water and sewer lines. Texas A&M University, 1981 KSA was fully responsible for surveying, preparation of plans and specifications, and the administration of the bidding process and the construction phases. KSA also provided Professional Licenses and Certifi cations project representation during construction allowing for effective communication from the Professional Engineer, TX, #59990, 1986 contractor to the engineer concerning any ‘in the field’ needs. TxDOT Precertification #3952 • City of Gladewater - Texas Capital Fund Drive Reconstruction Professional Affi liations Sidewalk Improvements - Main Street • City of Terrell - Pedestrian Walkway American Society Of Civil Engineers • City of Naples - Citywide Street Evalu- Improvements Safe Routes to School National Society Of Professional Engineers ation Study • Quitman Development Corporation • City of Kilgore - Commerce Street - Design Services for New Quitman DC Improvements Retail and Commercial Roadway • City of Kilgore - Downtown Sidewalk • City of Grand Prairie - Tarrant Road at Streetscape Improvements Arbor Creek - Paving, Drainage and • City of Grand Prairie - Main Street Utility Improvements Sidewalk, Hardscaping and Landscape • City of Gladewater - Downtown Utilties Improvements - from Municipal Court- and Sidewalk Project house to Annex • City of Grand Prairie - Waterwood • City of Grand Prairie - Main Street Drive Extension at The EPIC Sidewalk and Parking Improvements • City of Grand Prairie - Waterwood • City of Grand Prairie - Main Street Drive Extension at Central Park Sidewalk, Hardscaping and Landscap- ing Improvements Kilgore Economic Development Corporation - Paluxy

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Eric Davis, CEcD, CCIM Deputy Project Manager

Eric Davis is the Development Services Manager for KSA. His work includes overseeing business park designs for EDC’s, developing public-private real estate partnerships, coordinating public infrastructure development for projects, site selection, negotiating incentive packages and helping cities attract developers. Eric has over three decades of experience in commercial real estate and economic development. He holds certifications as both a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) and a CCIM as an expert in commercial investment real estate. He is a licensed Texas real estate broker.

Eric started his real estate and economic development career in 1984 in Tyler, Texas. He spent six years as a commercial leasing agent, construction project manager and real estate developer. From 1990 to 1997, he served as the executive vice president of the Tyler Economic Development Corporation. From 1997 to 2003 he served as the first president of the Sherman Economic Development Corporation.

Eric became the president of the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development Corporation in Owensboro, Kentucky in 2003. He led an eight person staff and oversaw the operations of both corporations in Kentucky’s third largest city. He was appointed by the governor to The Kentucky Governor’s Life Sciences & Biotechnology Advisory Committee and was involved in tobacco plant-based biotechnology efforts.

Education Eric is a graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University and currently serves on the College Bachelor of Science in Public Relations of Liberal & Applied Arts Advisory Board where he was named the 2012 Alumnus of Stephen F. Austin State University, 1978 the Year. He is a contributing author to the book Toward a More Livable World – Social Dimensions of Sustainability (SFA University Press). He has been a consultant to several Professional Licenses and Certifi cations cities on their economic development plans and forging public-private partnerships. Real Estate / TX He has served on numerous boards including the Texas Economic Development Coun- cil. He was involved in the formation of the STAR Site Documentation Program, a TEDC initiative.

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Chris Aylor, P.E. Project Engineer

After being introduced to the built environment through an eighth-grade shop class, Chris Aylor decided to become an engineer. Chris, now a principal at KSA, joined the firm in 1999 and dedicated himself to his clients and KSA as a whole. With years of experience as his teacher, Chris has learned the art of successful projects: effective communication and accurate, detailed plans and specifications that leave no room for interpretation.

Chris has served as a project manager for a number of municipal and industrial civil engineering projects. Chris’ experience includes the analyses and design of water and wastewater systems including water and wastewater treatment, water distribution and wastewater collection systems. He is experienced in roadway and culvert design, storm drainage collection design, business park development and dam and spillway assessment and design. Chris is passionate about mentoring young engineers to help them reach their full potential, both personally and professionally.

DOWNTOWN SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS, WINNSBORO, TX. To encourage economic development in downtown Winnsboro, KSA in conjunction with the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Texas Capital Fund constructed sidewalk improvements in the City’s downtown Main Street area at Elm and Franklin Streets. The project consisted of the construction of approximately 300 square yards of ADA accessible concrete sidewalk, ramps, handrails, and pavement markings along with relocation of existing water utilities Education impacted in the project area. Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering • City of Carthage - Main Street Sidewalk • City of Mineola - Street Improvements Texas Tech University, 1998 Improvements - TxCDBG • City of Como - Disaster Recovery • City of Mount Pleasant - Northwest 12 Professional Licenses and Certifi cations Improvements Phase 1 Improvements Professional Engineer, TX, #92660 • City of Easton - Dovee and Whitney Jo • City of Mount Vernon - Texas Capital Street Improvements Fund Sidewalk Improvements - Main Professional Affi liations • City of Easton - Hurricane Ike Round Street American Society Of Civil Engineers 2 Phase 1, Street and Drainage • City of Mount Vernon - Houston Street Water Environment Federation Improvements Downtown Sidewalk Improvements • City of Gladewater - Texas Capital Fund • City of Naples - TxCDBG Disaster Sidewalk Improvements - Main Street Relief Drainage Improvements • City of Lone Star - Byrne Street Utility • City of Seven Points - Quiram Road Improvements Improvements • City of Longview - Downtown Street • City of Tenaha - Berry Street, Pine Reconstruction Center Street from Street, and Washington Street Cotton to Whaley Reconstruction • City of Longview - Downtown Street • City of Tenaha - Martin Luther King Reconstruction Green Street from Street Improvement Cotton to Whaley • City of Terrell - Pedestrian Walkway • City of Longview - Downtown Street Improvements Safe Routes to School Reconstruction Methvin Street from • City of Winnsboro, TX - Street and High to Green Drainage Improvements • City of Longview - Green Street • Morris County - CDBG Street Reconstruction Improvements ksaeng.com 9 Project Team

John Selmer, AIA, LEED AP BD+C Architect

John Selmer, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, is the architectural services manager for KSA. He is a LEED Accredited Professional and recognizes the need for smart design that utilizes environmentally conscious strategies that will ensure that our decisions, designs, and projects do not inhibit future opportunities. He has extensive experience in all aspects of architecture projects and has served as project manager for projects of all varieties and sizes.

BOSSIER PARISH, COURTHOUSE RENOVATIONS AND ADDITIONS, BENTON, LA. John led a team of expert designers in the preparation of design documents for an 81,760 square foot addition and renovation of 103,968 square feet at the Bossier Parish Courthouse in Benton, Louisiana. The project included the coordination of architects, acoustical consultants, security consultants, civil engineers, communication engineers, mechanical and electrical engineers, and landscape architects. The space is a high- volume public use facility that incorporates lobbies, corridors, courtrooms, assembly space, office suites, kitchen, vending area, and public restrooms.

LANCASTER TERMINAL BUILDING, LANCASTER, TX. For years KSA has worked with Lancaster Regional Airport to help them develop a realistic and relevant plan for the future of their airport system. As a part of a proposed master plan, significant planning and design effort was expended to develop conceptual schematics for the site layout. The new Terminal Building is located adjacent to the apron. Education Master of Architecture, Tulane University, 2004 The Lancaster Regional Airport Terminal Building was designed with growth in mind Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Tulane University, 1994 and utilizes local building materials to capture local character and reduce construction Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Tulane University, 1993 costs. The new terminal building offers a large lobby accessible from both the landside and airside of the airport. One side of the building offers service functions ranging from Professional Licenses and Certifi cations restrooms to a small café. The other side of the building houses administration offices for Architecture / LA #5669, 2001; TX #19483, 2006; the airport. A service counter provides a reception area to the office functions of the airport KS #5345, 2006; AR #4679, 2011; NM #005269, 2013 staff. The operations manager has direct access to the line crew and the airport manager. Additional amenities include a pilot’s lounge, briefing station and a large conference room Professional Affi liations for community meetings and airport board meetings. American Institute of Architects, American Institute of Architects Shreveport Chapter BRADY CIVIC CENTER RENOVATION, BRADY, TX. The expansion will be along the west American Institute of Architects, Louisiana side of the building. This new area will be comprised of new ADA accessible restrooms, National Council of Architectural Registration Boards a janitor’s closet, a new HVAC/electrical closet, a large storage room, and a new warming style kitchen. A new entrance is proposed on this new side of the building as well. In addition, the existing building footprint of roughly 7,800-square feet will be completely renovated. All existing interior walls, as well as, the ceiling grid will be demolished. All existing wood paneling will be removed and replaced with gypsum board wall panels with painted finish. Audio/visual upgrades will be evaluated with performance and budget considerations. The city shall provide direction as to the requirements for the audio/visual upgrades. New HVAC components will be provided for the new areas and the existing HVAC will be reviewed for relocation/upgrades for the multi-purpose area. Based on the existing conditions, the building will require electrical service upgrades in conjunction with the planned work. Incidental sidewalks and handicap accessible parking spaces will be required to insure an accessible path is provided in accordance with ADA requirements to the new front entrance of the facility. ksaeng.com 10 Project Experience

Historic Fort Worth Stockyards Master Plan* Fort Worth, Texas

The Historic Fort Worth Stockyards is a vibrant destination, attracting about 2.2 million visitors per year. The brief for the Master Plan was to prepare a land use and urban design strategy that will continue to attract visitors and increase revenue, while maintaining the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards integrity, appearance and character.

The visioning work session revealed a client base diverse in their vision and dreams for the Stockyards. Through guided facilitation, the diversity and sometimes opposing views of the work session participants converged in one consolidated vision to increase revenue while securing the authenticity and integrity of the historic character of the Stockyards.

The end result is a plan that addresses the concerns of all participants while securing their support for actions to achieve the future vision for the Stockyards. Project components include re-energizing East Exchange Ave. which is the core of the Stockyards, the re-use of historic structures, mixed-use development, entertainment venues, hotels and parking structures. The project included city planning, urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, and economic and market analysis.

AWARDS Recipient of the 2010 Texas APA Chapter Project Planning award, and the 2009 Midwest Section of Texas APA Project Planning Award.

Client response: “The leadership provided by Francois and the efforts throughout to dialog and provide frequent updates to ensure expectations were being met was commendable.”

Reference: Lyda Hill; Chairman: LH Holdings, Inc.; Chairman: Lyda Hill Foundation; 214-922-1024

* Francois de Kock performed this project with his previous firm.

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Cleburne Downtown Master Plan* Cleburne, Texas The Cleburne Downtown Master Plan is a revitalization plan for Cleburne’s historic downtown. The planning process comprises three components: i) Inspiring a unified vision by identifying the core values within the community and developing consensus about a future vision for downtown. ii) Building upon Cleburne’s uniqueness by focusing on place-making and the unique flavor of the town. iii) Sparking revitalization by identifying projects and actions to jumpstart redevelopment, and recommending revitalization strategies that are practical, yet flexible.

Alternative planning scenarios, referred to as “Gravity Centers,” were developed to explore the potential for public redevelopment efforts and targeted zones to encourage private investment. This culminated in a Development Plan that includes redevelopment and strengthened connections between the court-house and other key destinations. The plan recommends both public and private investment projects to serve as catalyst projects for future development, and includes elements of public-private partnerships (PPP’s). Supportive of mixed-use development, the plan incorporates Form Base Code as a tool to protect the integrity of Downtown’s aesthetic and walkable urban fabric.

AWARD 2015 Project Planning Award, Midwest Section of Texas APA

Reference: Courtney Coates, Director: Public Works Department, City of Cleburne, 817.645.0942

* Francois de Kock performed this project with his previous firm.

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Coppell Town Center Plaza* Coppell, Texas

The design for this public space overcomes major constraints posed by a restricted project site that is bordered by the placement of various city facilities including a police station, library, and school. Park amenities include a stage for open air productions, an amphitheater, lighted walking paths, open play areas, shaded seating, sustainable landscaping, and locations for future sculpture and art displays. A shade structure serves as a gathering spot for picnics, weddings, or family reunions.

The 65 foot tower in front of the Coppell Town Center (city hall) serves as a focal point for the plaza and the community at large. The tower also functions as a sundial, projecting shadows of the sun onto plaques arranged in the amphitheater. A time capsule placed in the tower will be opened in the year 2055, marking the City’s 100-year anniversary. A water component creates an active element within the plaza. The dancing water brings the stage area to life with sound and light, producing an area of interest to spark the imagination.

The town center plaza has proved to be a well-liked gathering place for the community, including movie nights, various festivals and celebrations, music performances, and many others. On a daily basis, individuals enjoy the walking paths for recreation and the contemplative garden for rest and reflection. A truly successful park, it has become the pride of the community, and well-used by all generations during many occasions.

AWARDS 2012 Merit Award for Design; TxASLA 2011 Park Design Excellence Award TRAPS (State Award) 2010 Park Design Excellence Award; TRAPS (Region III)

REFERENCE: Brad Reid, Director of Parks & Recreation, City of Coppell, 972.462.5111

* Francois de Kock performed this project with his previous firm

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Tyler Street Reconstruction From High Street To Green Street Longview, Texas

KSA has worked with the City of Longview, the Longview Partnership, and the 100 Acres of Heritage since 1990 to plan and implement a vision for the reconstruction of streets and sidewalks in downtown Longview. Working with a number of specialty consultants such as landscape architects, urban planners, and architects, KSA has provided overall project management and design services for this very high-profile project.

This project consisted of the reconstruction of Tyler Street in downtown Longview from the east side of the High Street intersection to the west side of the Green Street intersection, including the reconstruction of the center and Fredonia Street intersections. The project included: • Reconstruction of three downtown blocks, approximately 1,500 feet • Streetscape Features: of concrete street – 15-foot clock tower • Installation of drainage inlets, storm sewer pipes, and other drain- – Gateway pylons age structures – Sidewalk planters • Installation of new water and sewer lines – Benches • Installation of underground electrical, streetscape, and landscaping – Landscaping features: – Trash cans • Sidewalks – Decorative Intersection pavement • Handicap accessible walkways Services provided by KSA included publicity and public participation, boundary and topographic surveying, preparation of a ROW map, a geotechnical investigation, pavement design, horizontal and vertical geometrics design, signage and marking design, streetscape, landscaping, and irrigation design, storm sewer design, and the design of water and sewer lines. KSA was fully responsible for preparation of plans and specifications, and the administration of the bidding process and the construction. KSA also provided a project representative during construction and construction material testing.

Reference: Keith Bonds, Assistant City Manager, City of Longview, 903.237.1051 ksaeng.com 14 Project Experience

Downtown Sidewalk Reconstruction Kilgore, Texas

The City of Kilgore contracted KSA to assist and facilitate the design and reconstruction of street, lighting and sidewalk improvements. KSA designed and performed construction administration for this project that brought about a revitalized downtown district. This project was brought to fruition as a result of a need for the sidewalks to be brought from a state of unsightly disrepair and potentially hazardous conditions to a modernized, revitalized and an up to code status. In this project, KSA also provided landscaping and irrigation services by our qualified and registered personnel. In this project, one of the important issues for the City of Kilgore was to be able to use these downtown improvements for their winter holiday festivities. During the design process, KSA gathered all pertinent information for what the City planned to do and molded their desires into the construction plans.

KSA worked with other resources in the area for geotechnical, environmental, and material testing needs. In continuous coordination efforts, the end result was an efficient and practical team of professionals who kept foreseeable design and construction issues to a minimum. KSA provided services that include topographic survey, horizontal and vertical geometric designs, signage and marking design, storm sewer design and water and sewer lines. KSA was fully responsible for surveying, preparation of plans and specifications, and the administration of the bidding process and the construction phases. KSA also provided project representation during construction allowing for effective communication from the contractor to the engineer concerning any ‘in the field’ needs.

Reference: Seth Sorensen, P.E., Director of Public Works, 903.984.5081

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Downtown Sidewalk Improvements Lufkin, Texas

The City of Lufkin retained KSA to complete sidewalk, street, and utility A primary challenge was maintaining pedestrian access to businesses improvements within its downtown area. The City of Lufkin downtown and adequate parking during the reconstruction process. Signage has been in existence since the late 1800’s and was the first section of was developed to direct downtown goers to available parking and town to receive water and sewer service. Many of the existing utilities temporary construction walkways were provided to allow access to area were well past the design life of the materials. The existing downtown businesses without impediment. sidewalks had been constructed during varying eras and did not comply with the current State and Federal accessibility requirements. The project scope included: • Sidewalk replacement KSA collaborated with the Main Street office and city manager’s office • Installation of brick pavers to develop budget estimates during the planning stages of this project • Construction of new curb and gutter and apply for a Transportation Enhancement Grant from TXDOT. After • Installation of handicap accessible ramps receipt of the grant, KSA worked with the city to include the public • Installation of period lighting in the planning process through town hall public meetings. The • Reconstruction of downtown streets project included a complete revitalization of the downtown streetscape • Installation of a storm sewer including replacement of hardscape from face of building to face of • Installation of new water and sewer mains building. Historically, the downtown area of the City of Lufkin was divided into lots and blocks using the city’s original town charter. Reference: Paul Parker, City Manager, City of Lufkin, 936.633.0211 Downtown buildings were originally constructed so that exterior walls coincided with the public right of way. This project replaced all sidewalks and streets within the public right away by rehabilitating one block at a time and detouring traffic as needed.

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Texas Capital Fund Grant Downtown Sidewalk Reconstruction Lorenzo, Texas The City of Lorenzo works diligently to maintain the appearance of its The project included: 500-square yards of concrete sidewalk; 100-square downtown area. When the sidewalk along the east side of Harrison Avenue yards of concrete drive; four ADA curb ramps; five historical street lights cracked, started to drain poorly, and became a challenge to navigate, the with a new electrical service; and four tree wells with grates. city began the process of replacing it. Most of this work was performed by a contractor. Although, in order to They were selected for a grant from the Texas Department of Agriculture provide the required match for the grant funds, the city provided the tree through the Texas Capital Fund to help pay for some of the improvements. grates and disposed of the construction debris.

The city chose KSA to provide design and construction administration The result has been well received by local citizens. The city is excitedly for this important project. One challenge was that the sidewalk served looking forward to another project on an adjacent section of Harrison several high-traffic businesses that had to remain open to the public Avenue to continue improving the appearance and access of their downtown during construction. A second challenge was that Harrision Avenue is area. a TxDOT facility and the construction had to be coordinated with that agency. KSA was able to work with the city and the contractor to meet Reference: James Lively, City Administrator, City of Lorenzo, 806.634.5596 TxDOT’s requirements and keep all the affected businesses open during construction.

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Project Approach Scope of Work KSA’s approach to a study of Downtown Palestine is to perform tasks KSA’s Philosophy incrementally and in a phased format. That means we will reassess the The role of downtowns in cities continues to evolve from historically detail tasks of future phases upon the completion of a previous phase. being a community’s retail shopping hub, to a cultural and entertainment That way the Palestine Economic Development Corporation Board (EDC) destination with boutique retail, restaurants, cultural events, and urban does not need to commit to actions and tasks that later on may prove to living within a walkable context. In fact, creating and enhancing a walkable be redundant. It also provides the flexibility for exploring new avenues as urban environment within Downtown Palestine, will determine its long-term more information is gathered about Downtown. well-being. This scope consists of four major phases, which are: The underlying philosophy is the desire for what has been termed Walk- 1. Reconnaissance and Assessment – KSA will assess and confirm able Urbanism. According to the Brookings Institution, “since the rise of our understanding of the existing Downtown issues and opportunities. cities 8,000 years ago, humans have only wanted to walk about 1,500 feet 2. Visioning and Goals – KSA will facilitate the definition of a short (approximately a quarter-mile) until they begin looking for an alternative and long-term vision for Downtown, identify initial ideas to meet that means of transport: a horse, a trolley, a bicycle, a car.” What makes walkable vision, develop goals, and facilitate a focused design workshop over a urbanism function is not merely distance, but the experience – a pedestrian period of two days. During this design workshop we will develop ideas trip where one encounters a mix of sights and sounds in the context of a and strategies and have those vetted immediately by key stakeholders. range of land uses and a diverse built environment. The translation is that 3. Analysis and Concept Development – KSA will perform a “critical mass” occurs when visitors can find enough to do for an afternoon more detailed analysis, and guided by visioning ideas, we will or an evening, residents’ daily needs are largely met within easy access, and develop concepts that address issues and build on opportunities for the underlying economics justify ongoing investment. When this happens Downtown. (and is sustained), a dynamic system is in place that will create enhanced 4. Implementation Plan – We will refine the ideas generated during economic and fiscal value. the first three phases, prepare recommendations, and develop an implementation plan that includes specific actions according to a KSA’s Project Understanding phased implementation approach. Downtowns are special places. Downtown Palestine is not different, but it needs a reason to remain as the functioning, vital heart of the City. It needs List of Proposed Tasks to have enough attractions to maintain interest. It needs to be different and The tasks described below are based on our understanding of the EDC’s complement, not compete with, other key commercial areas in Palestine. A needs and areas of concern. The tasks are flexible and, to an extent, may be downtown plan for Palestine needs to strengthen the downtown’s economic regarded as a menu of choices. The final set of tasks is a factor of the EDC’s vitality to keep existing businesses there and encourage new ones to move specific expectations and needs. in. Phase One: Reconnaissance and Assessment Downtown Palestine already has the key ingredients in place to become 1.1 Initial issues discussion with EDC Board – KSA will conduct a local and regional cultural destination. However, it requires a team that a roundtable meeting with the Palestine EDC Board members to identify understands how to leverage the history and assets of Downtown Palestine. current concerns, issues and possibilities that exist in the Downtown area. KSA’s experience with prior downtown planning place us in a prime position If needed, we will refine the boundaries of the study area. If so desired, to create the best possible Downtown Plan for Palestine. a core group of individuals will be indentified to serve on a Downtown Advisory Committee (DAC) that may or may not include all the EDC Board In summary, we are committed to your goal to continue the successful members; the purpose of the DAC and/or EDC Board is to vet ideas and growth of the Downtown Historic and Main Street Districts. KSA will recommendations as developed by KSA. analyze the physical, economic and aesthetic conditions of buildings, businesses, streetscapes, utility infrastructure and other assets in the 1.2 Review of existing downtown conditions – KSA will conduct a Downtown area. We will make recommendations for solutions to correct reconnaissance survey of Downtown and review all the existing information any cited problems. We will also analyze the retail and residential growth and documentation, including demographics, economic data, current potential of the Downtown area and make recommendations to reach the building uses, parking, and future known developments. The purpose maximum potential. is to gain an understanding of the existing issues and opportunities of Downtown.

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1.3 Base Mapping – KSA will prepare GIS maps that describe the study 5. Present these ideas, findings and ideas that should move forward at a area and various layers relevant to a downtown study including streets, citywide public meeting at the end of the design workshop (perhaps in zoning, land use, building footprints, study boundary, historic designations, concert with an event to celebrate Downtown Palestine). etc. 6. Summarize the findings of the design workshop to provide direction during the next phase. 1.4 Prepare an existing conditions memo – KSA will prepare a document that describes the EDC Board’s opinions and concerns about Phase Three: Analysis and Concept Development Downtown, summarizes all existing documentation about Downtown, and 3.1 Conduct a detailed analysis with ideas for improvements describes the issues and opportunities based on the consultant’s specialized – based on Phase One’s preliminary analysis that considers issues and comprehension of such Downtown matters. opportunities, and input received during the Visioning effort of Phase Two, KSA will conduct a detailed evaluation of Downtown in order to develop Phase Two: Visioning and Goals ideas for improvement. We will evaluate and address the following: 2.1 Initial vision and issues discussion with key stakeholders – KSA will conduct a round-table discussion with all groups/individuals Market and Economic Assessment that have an interest and stake in Downtown, including but not limited to, KSA will evaluate: City Council, EDC, Main Street Advisory Board, Tourism Advisory Board, • The current economic impact downtown businesses have on City tax Historic Landmarks Commission, Chamber of Commerce, Downtown revenue. investors, existing and potential Downtown developers, Downtown • The current use of visitation of Downtown during regular hours, merchants, Downtown business and property owners, residents of the evening hours, weekends, and during festivals and events. Downtown area, and the DAC. • Type of businesses throughout the area including vacant properties. • Current Downtown redevelopment in progress (if any). 2.2 Conduct intercept surveys with area users and business • Feasibility of downtown residential growth opportunities. owners – KSA will develop intercept surveys and pass out personally • Downtown growth potential in terms of a variety of businesses, at key upcoming city events. KSA will engage participants and assemble including office, retail, dining and entertainment opportunities. findings on people’s experiences specific to Downtown: what they like, what they wish for in Downtown, and what they see as obstacles to visiting more Regulatory Analysis often. In addition, KSA will develop a list of questions to be distributed to KSA will evaluate: current business owners to learn about their issues and concerns. • Current zoning. • Development standards. 2.3 Conduct a downtown design workshop – KSA will conduct a two- • Zoning needs to promote downtown growth. day design workshop. Key team staff will participate throughout. We will set • Approval process for development including incentives. up a studio in a City facility during these two days, accessible for walk-in conversations as may be needed. The goals of this design workshop will Site Analysis be to: KSA will evaluate: 1. Refine, set and prioritize the key issues to be addressed as part of • Walkability including the ease for pedestrians to connect throughout the downtown area. Lead a walking tour that looks at key downtown the study area. features through the eyes of residents, businesses, city staff and • Sidewalk conditions. potential visitors. • Curb heights in areas where steps might be needed. 2. Lead an exercise to create a short-term vision for the downtown area, • Type of sign and condition. and a longer-term vision including a transition of Downtown into the • Pedestrian lighting and condition. surrounding neighborhood. 3. Establish parameters for the downtown area that have a degree of Buildings Analysis consensus from both a property owner and neighborhood standpoint. KSA will evaluate: Create quick solutions that test some of these ideas (for example, • Building occupancy and utilization levels. alternative parking arrangements, streetscape design, public space/ • Unique buildings. plaza design, buffering strategies, etc.). • Potential historic building designation. 4. Select key existing properties to be used as “test cases” to evaluate • Ramps, railings and business entrance obstructions or excessive alternative types of solutions. height. • Storefront condition, facade, awning type and condition.

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• Upstairs condition and use where applicable. Phase Four: Implementation Plan • Back of building condition, employee parking, and service areas. KSA will develop an implementation plan to reflect future needs and to encourage the continuous growth of the Palestine Downtown area. During Streets, Traffic and Parking Analysis this phase, we will focus on developing a comprehensive list of ideas and KSA will evaluate: strategies along with costs and implementation responsibilities for each, • Width of streets, number of lanes, potential for altering traffic flow. and provide sufficient detail for implementation. This effort will include • Street pavement condition and utilities that might interfere with potential cost ranges for the recommendations, as well as key specific steps improvements. (visual surveys only) to implement each recommendation. • Current streetscape conditions. • Wayfinding signage. 4.1 Development of recommendations – Based on previous phases, • Traffic signalization and traffic signs. we will develop recommendations and develop diagrams, sketches and • Street lighting. illustrations to communicate our ideas and concepts. • Parking type (on-street and off-street), parking configuration (diagonal, parallel), number of spaces, and adequacy of handicapped 4.2 Implementation strategies – KSA will develop criteria to evaluate parking areas. and prioritize the recommendations and ideas. These will include the cost • Parking utilization. of improvements, their potential benefit, the time frame for action, who is • Impact of future development on parking. responsible, and what funding sources are available.

General 4.3 Funding strategies – KSA will work with the City of Palestine, KSA will evaluate: Main Street Board, the EDC and other entities to identify potential funding • Overall aesthetics of streets, sites and buildings. sources. These may include foundations, State of Texas, city and rural • Area utilities that may impact downtown strategies. grants, historic preservation grants as well as special districts such as tax increment financing or special improvement districts. We will also 3.2 Evaluate other competitive areas in Palestine – review and coordinate with any ongoing utility or pavement projects to identify ways in observe other areas that could potentially compete with Downtown. This which to efficiently add improvements. review will help evaluate any current assumptions/perceptions about competition/no competition and lay the groundwork to propose measures 4.4 Citywide review and comment – KSA will conduct a citywide open for minimize potential competition with Downtown businesses. house to allow residents to review and comment on the ideas that have been developed and prioritized. Based on the feedback we receive, we will work 3.3 SWOT analysis – Based on the previous tasks, KSA will perform with the Downtown Advisory Committee (DAC) and City staff to adjust the a SWOT analysis to determine Downtown’s strengths, weaknesses, recommendations and ideas as necessary. opportunities, and threats. 4.5 Draft plan presentation – KSA will summarize the findings in a 3.4 Concept development – based on everything we know about report format, as well as large maps and drawings. We will present these Downtown, including the community’s vision, KSA will refine ideas for items to the DAC, EDC, Planning and Zoning Commission, and ultimately improvement with the goal to achieve effective implementation. We will the City Council for their final approval. develop four categories of ideas and strategies: Final Plan Deliverables i. Physical changes that can help Downtown – e.g. sidewalk The final deliverables will include: improvements, signs, and streetscape; • A large rendered downtown plan in color showing proposed ii. Regulatory changes – revision of codes and requirements that development; hinder downtown activity, development standards to make new • Color illustrations describing planning concepts and their character; growth in the Downtown more attractive, prepare incentives to attract • A development spreadsheet describing proposed actions, cost, new businesses; phasing and responsibility; and iii. Marketing strategies – e.g. common marketing activities that can • A downtown revitalization plan report including detailed information help increase the visibility of Downtown Palestine (festivals, collective documenting decisions made, economic implications, phasing and advertising, theme events, etc.); and implementation schedules. iv. Customer satisfaction – based on stakeholder and customer preferences, review and consider changes to types of businesses, hours of operation, nighttime operation, safety measures, etc. ksaeng.com 20 Project Schedule

Project Schedule The phased approach to this study, is proposed to be completed per the following Project Schedule:

Month TASK ITEM 1 2 3 45678910 Phase One Reconnaissance & Assessment Phase Two Visioning and Goals Phase Three Analysis and Concept Development Phase Four Implementation Plan

"As project manager, Francois de Kock was incredibly responsive and effective to manage a project scope under a tight timeline and to deliver a successful product. I greatly appreciated the professionalism with which Francois communicated the status of deliverables. The entire project was an enjoyable collaborative experience."

Ryan Haldi, The Lariat Landing Village, Will Rogers World Airport

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Fee Proposal The scope of services as presented in this proposal is flexible to be revised and adjusted per your specific expectation and needs. Depending on a refine- ment of the scope and final negotiations, the estimate of the total cost of services for the Palestine Downtown Master Plan comes to a range of $65,000 to $97,000.

Fee Structure for changes in scope

Phase One $10,000 to $12,000 Phase Two $20,000 to $35,000 Phase Three $20,000 to $30,000 Phase Four $15,000 to $20,000

Total $65,000 to $97,000

The cost of individual meetings is estimated at between $1,500 and $3,000.

Deliverable As a final deliverable, KSA will provide ten (10) copies and PDF files of the final report.

Music event at the Coppell Town Center Plaza, designed by Francois de Kock

ksaeng.com 22 City Council City of Palestine, Texas Agenda Action Form AGENDADATE: May 8,2077 AGENDA ITEM

AGENDA SUBIECT: Consider a contract with a new vendor for usage as a radio tower for Police communications.

PREPARED BY: John Herod Date Submitted: s/4/17

EXHIBITS: Copy of contract proposed with Zito Media.

BUDGETARYIMPACT Reduction in monthly expenses for tower lease. CITY MANAGER APPROVAL: qJL+:=

SUMMARY:

The Palestine Police Dept has been suffering from numerous radio communication issues for many years. The decision was made last year to overhaul and improve the entire communications system and financing for this was approved and received. The process for this overhaul has begun. Part of this process to correct radio issues is locating and utilizing a different tower for radio equipment. The current tower has proven unreliable and according to studies is part ofthe overall problem. A new tower has been recommended and the owner of this tower, Zito Media has submitted a contract for consideration. Utilizing this tower would potentially significantly improve our radio functionality, as well as allow a monthly savings on tower rental ofapproximately $150.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Consider and approve the contract with Zito Media for usage oftheir tower for Police radio communications.

Action Agende Fom Page 1 PALESTINE POLICE DEPARTMENT RADIO TOWER TEASE

THE STATE OF TEXAS ) l KITOW ATJ. MEN BYTHESE PRESENTS: CITY OF PAI.ESNNE )

This Agreement of Lease made the 15e. day ofAodl,2017 by and between ZITO 6raham. $t!.aDelaware corporation, whose address is 102 South Main Street, Coudersport. pA.. 16915(Lessor/, and CfTY OF PAI"ESTINE, TEXAS. (Lessee),

WITNESSETH:

Lessor does by these presents lease and demise to Lessee space on top of the communication tower in the City of Palestine, Texas, described on the attached Exhibit A, and space in the adjacent building for the location of equipment appurtenant to the antenna.

1. Puroose of lease. Lessee shall use the tower and adjacent building only for the operation and maintenance of an antenna and coaxial cable related to such antenna attached to the tower, and appurtenant equipment to be located in the adjacent building. Insert antenna, cable and mounting specs.

2. Term. The term of this lease shall be ten years, from April 15,2017through March 3!, ZOZ7.

3. Rental. Rental shall bethe sum of 52OO.O0 per month payable in annual installments ol [email protected] in advance to the Lessor, the first payment being due at the time this agreement is executed, with subsequent payments to be made 30 days prior to the anniversary date of the original term as stated in this agreement and for each renewal anniversary for the duration of the term.

4. lessee: agrees to repair any damage to the building on the property where the City of palestine Police Departments equipment will be stored within six months of occupanry from the date of first above written. Lessee will be responsible for building repairs, maintenance and insurance of same

5. Lessee' Lessee agrees to provide and maintain an air conditioner unit to cool the equipment it locates in the adjacent building for the entire term of this agreement.

6. Lessor. Lessor agrees to maintain the tower, including such inspections and certifications, as may be required by law, in a prudent and timely manner. Lessor will maintain the right to access of building for maintenance purposes.

{Exr/o63r9/0oo34w147697o.1 } 7. Lessee. Lessee shall be responsible for initial installation and the proper maintenance and upkeep its own equipment and shall have at anytime permission and authority to enter and inspec, maintain, repalr, or replace its eguipment. Lessee shall also be responsible for any damage causect by or for their equipment and installation. Lessee shall also be responsible for any engineering study required for any future installations of additional equipment mutually agreed to by Lessor and Lessee. Any work and equipment installation required by such engineering studies shall be paid for by Lessee.

Access- Lessee shall have access to the lease premises over and across the existing road currently in use by Lessor and shall be provided with a key, or combination to Lessor/s locks, and the authority to place Lessee's own locks at necessary places for ingress or egress to and from the site for Lessee's agents.

9. Budret Aoprooriations' Notwithstanding any provision herein contained, in the event that the city of Palestine Police Department fails to or because of budgetary constraints cannot appropriate funds for this purpose, Lessee may cancel and terminate this lease by giving Lessor written notice of such intention to cancel, and upon such cancellation, Lessee shall remove its equipment from the lease premises in a timely manner.

10- Assirnment. This lease shall be binding upon the heirs and assigns of Lessor and shall remain in force under the provisions and for the term herein stated.

11. lndemniffcation. Lessor agrees to indemnifu and hold harmless Lessee of any and all actions, claims or causes of action arising out ofthe Lessee's use and operation ofthe lease premises, including attorney's fees and costs incurred by Lessee in defending any titigation that may be brought by any third party against Lessee as a result ofthe operation ofthe facility by Lessor or Lessee or any act of nature or vandalism, or criminal act of a third party.

12. Default. lf Lessee defaults in observing or performing any of its obligations under this Agreement, Lessor shall give Lessee written notice of the default that has occurred and upon receipt of such notice,; Lessee shall remedy the defauft within (45) days after receipt of such notice. lf Lessee fails to cure the breach or breaches with the 45-day period, then the Lessor has the right and option to terminate this lease by giving Lessee {60) days prior written notice of such termination, and upon termination, Lessee shall remove all its property, including cable(s) underground and on the ground, lines and its equipment from the abovedescribed property, at its sole cost and expense.

13. InsDection. Lessor reserves the right for itself, its agents, and its attorneys-in-fact to enter upon the lease premises at any time for the purpose of inspection and maintenance of equipment. lf Lessor deems it necessary to enter upon the lease premises, and enters into any building or

{oG/06319/0m3/W1476970.1 } structure containinB equipment used by Lessee, Lessor agrees tq upon exit, notify the Lessee of the entry ofthe leased premises and the said building or structure.

L4. Recoverv of Attomeys Fees and Other Costs. ln any suit to enforce provisions of this contract, the prevailing party in any litigation with respect to such suit shall be entitled to recover, in addition to any damages or other relief from the other part as an additional remedy his reasonable and necessary attorney's fees, costs, and expenses incurred in connection with such litigation, through trial and any appeal thereof.

lN WITNESS THEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement by their duly authorized officers on the dates hereinafter indicated.

ATIEST:

BY: BY; BOB HERRINGTON, MAYOR TERESA HERRERA IESSEE, CITY OF PAIESTINECITY SECRETARY

CITY OF PALESTINE

DATE: DATE:

APPBOVED ASTO FORM:

8Y: DATE: Ron Stutes, City Attorney City of Palestine

BY: DATE: COLIN HIGGIN. ITS VICE-PRESIDENT

LES5OR, ZTTO GMHAM, LLC

{EXT/O6319/0OO3I^r1475970-1 } City Council City of Palestine, Texas Agenda Action Form AGENDA DATE: April3,2077 AGENDA ITEM

AGENDA SUBJECT: Purchase of Hvdro-Excavator Trailer.

PREPARED BY: Felipe Garcia Date Submitted: I April3,20t7

EXHIBITS: Purchase order requisition and cost of Hydro-Excavator Trailer.

BUDGETARY IMPACT s63,572.12 CITY MANAGERAPPROVAL: z-l-GQzL

SUMMARY:

The Utility Maintenance Department purposes to purchase a Hydro-Excavator trailer from E.H. Wachs through tie Texas state buy board contracting system. We have received a quote of $63,572.72 for this piece of equipmenl Utilities plans to purchase from our 610-5-580-7040 there is $189,328.00 in this line item.

The safety thatthis equipment provides will assist in locating gas lines, fiber optics, and anything else thatcould be a hazard to our crews or the public. The cost to repair t}le the Vactor MDL2103 truck we currently have will be $116,568.15, not including possible transmission work. The Vactor MDL2103 has been repaired in the past al an exreme cost. The Hydro-Excavator trailer will provide more features then I have mentioned here, please refer to the quote orovided.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council allow the purchase of the Hydro-Excavator Trailer from E.H. Wachs in the amount oI sbJ.5 / z.lz.

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Gity Council City of Palestine, Texas Agenda Action Form

AGENDA DATE: I Mav 8. 2017 | AGENDA ITEM

AGENDA SUBJECT: Consider a variance to allow a Wine and Beer Retailer's Off-Premise Permit to be issued at 1221 N. Link Street. PREPARED BY: Jeffrey Lyons Date Submitted: I May 5,2017

EXHIBITS: 1. None

BUDGETARY IMPACT: N/A I CITY MANAGER APPROVAL: Vl t. ) {.-'

SUMMARY: Mr. Muhammad Shakeel Khan owner of Prrce Suoer Store #3 at 1221 N. Link Street has submitted a request for a variance to Chapter 1 0, Alcoholic Beverages, Section 10.2 of the Palestine Code of Ordinances. This section prohibits any establishment from selling beer and or wine for on-premise or off-premise consumption that is located within 300Jeet of a church. The distance is calculated by measuring a straight line from the primary entrance of a church to the primary entrance of an establishment where retail sales of beer and or wine take place. The existing church (Redeemed Christian Church of God) which is directly to the south of Price Super Store #3 has a primary entrance that is closer than 300-feet to the primary entrance of the store. In order for Mr. Khan to obtain approval of a Beer and Wine Retailer's Off-Premise Permit through the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, the variance to the minimum distance requirements from the adjacent church must be approved.

Price Super Store #3 at 1221 N. Link Street has been operating since 1983 and has an active retailers permit to sell beer and wine for off-premise consumption that was obtained in 2006 and expires Novembet of 2017 . The current owner of the of Price Super Store #3, Mr. Khan, recently purchased this property, however, according to TABC regulations, the active retailers permit for beer and wines sales is not transferrable to a new owner. The Redeemed Christian Church of God acquired ownership of the adjacent building where church services are currently being held in 2008.

Council discussed the variance request during the April 24th regular meeting and tabled the item due to the applicant not providing a letter from the church stating that the church is opposed to, or is neutral to the variance. This is a requirement as part of the variance submittal process as outlined in Section 10.2 (f) of Chapter 10, Alcoholic Beverages. Council requested that the applicant provide this letter at the next meeting. As of Friday, May 5th, a representative on behalf of Mr. Khan contacted Staff and advised that they were working towards obtaining the letter which should be available prior to the May 8th meeting.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Upon receipt of the letter from the neighboring church, Council can proceed with action to approve or denv the requested variance. City Gouncil City of Palestine, Texas Agenda Action Form

AGENDA DATE: May 8,2017 AGENDA ITEM

AGENDA SUBJECT: Consider an ordinance approving negotiated settlement betlveen the Atmos Cities Steering Committee ("ACSA") and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex division regarding the company's 2017 rate review mechanism Rlings; declaring existing rates to be unreasonable; adopting tariffs that reflect rate adjustments consistent with the negotiated settlement; finding the rates to be set by the settlement tariffs to be just and reasonable and in the public interest; requiring reconciliation and rate adjustments if federal income tax ratcs change; terminating the RRM process for 2018 pending renegotiation of RRM terms and conditions; requiring the company to reimburse ACSC's reasonable ratemaking expenses; determining that this ordinance was passed in accordance with the requirements of the Texas Open Meetings Act; adopting a savings clause; declaring an effective date; and requiring delivery of this ordinance to the company and the ACSC's legal counsel. PREPARED BY: Date Submitted: May 5,2017

EXHIBITS: Ordinance

BUDGETARY IMPACT N/A CfTY MANAGER APPROVAL: I V4JZI:4*1- SUMMARY: The City, along with other similarly situated cities served by Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division f"Atmos Mid-Tex" or "Company"), is a member of the Atmos Cities Steering Committee ("ACSC"J. The RRM Tariff was originally adopted by ACSC member cities in 2007 as an alternative to the Gas Reliability lnfrastructure Program ("GRIP"), the statutory provision that allows Atmos to bypass the City's rate regulatory authority to increase its rates annually to recover capital investnents. The RRM Tariff has been modificd several times, most recently in 2013. The 2017 RRM filing is the fifth RRM filing under the renewed RRM Tariff. On March 1, 2017, Atmos made a filing requesting $57.4 million additional revenues on a system-wide basis. Because the City of Dallas has a separate rate review process, exclusion of Dallas results in the Company requesting $46.4 million from other municipalities. Environs customers (ratepayers outside municipal limits) remain under the Railroad Commission's exclusive original jurisdiction and have their rates set through the CRIP process. If the Company had used the GRIP process rather than the RRM process it would receive a $52.4 million increase, or about $4.4 million more than will be approved by the Ordinance. ACSC and the Company have reached an agreement, reflected in the Ordinance, to reduce the Company's request by $9.4 million, such that the Ordinance approving new rates reflects an increase of $48 million on a system-wide basis, or $38.8 million for Mid-Tex Cities, exclusive of the City of Dallas. The tariffs attached to the Ordinance approve rates that will increase the Company's revenues by $38.8 million for the Mid-Tex Rate Division, effective for bills rendered on or after June 1, 2017. The monthly residential customer charge will be $19.60. The consumption charge will be $0.14 per Ccf. The monthly bill impact for the typicaf residential customer consuming 46.8 Ccf will be an increase of $2.04, or about 3.87010. The typical commercial customer will see an increase of $6.27, or 2.37o/o. Attached to this Model Staff Report is a summary of the impact of new rates on the average bills of all customer classes. The ACSC Executive Committee and its designated legal counsel and consultants recommend that all Cities adopt the Ordinance with its attachments approving the negotiated rate settlement resolving the 2017 RRM filing, and imDlementins the rate Explanation of "Be lt Ordained" Sections: 1. This section approves all findings in the Ordinance. 2. This section finds the settled amount of $48 million on a system-wide basis to be a comprehensive settlement of gas utility rate issues arising from Atmos Mid-Tex's 2017 RRM filing and that such settlement is in the public interest and is consistent with the City's statutory authority. 3. This section finds the existing Atmos Mid-Tex rates to be unreasonable, and approves the new tariffed rates providing for additional revenues over currently-billed rates of $48 million on a system-wide basis and adopts the attached new rate tariffs (Attachment AJ. 4. This section establishes the baseline for pensions and other post-employment benefits for future rate cases (Attachment C). 5. This section requires the Company to reimburse Cities for reasonable ratemaking costs associated with reviewing and processing the RRM filing. 6, This section requires a rate reconciliation in the event that federal income tax rates change. 7, This section requires renegotiation of current RRM terms and conditions this Summer and if new terms and conditions are not agreed to by both parties, the RRM process will be terminated and Cities will be encouraged to pass show cause resolutions to trigger a traditional rate case at the Railroad Commission. B. This section repeals any resolution or ordinance that is inconsistent with this ordinance. 9. This section finds that the meeting was conducted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551. 10. This section is a savings clause, which provides that if any section(s) is later found to be unconstitutional or invalid, that finding shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remaining provisions of this Ordinance. This section further directs that the remaining provisions of the Ordinance are to be interpreted as if the offending section or clause never existed.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends that Council ordinance as ORDINANCE NO.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALESTINE, TEXAS, APPROVING A NEGOTIATED SETTLEMENT BETWEEN THE ATMOS CITIES STEERING COMMITTEE (“ACSC”) AND ATMOS ENERGY CORP., MID- TEX DIVISION REGARDING THE COMPANY’S 2017 RATE REVIEW MECHANISM FILINGS; DECLARING EXISTING RATES TO BE UNREASONABLE; ADOPTING TARIFFS THAT REFLECT RATE ADJUSTMENTS CONSISTENT WITH THE NEGOTIATED SETTLEMENT; FINDING THE RATES TO BE SET BY THE SETTLEMENT TARIFFS TO BE JUST AND REASONABLE AND IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST; REQUIRING RECONCILIATION AND RATE ADJUSTMENTS IF FEDERAL INCOME TAX RATES CHANGE; TERMINATING THE RRM PROCESS FOR 2018 PENDING RENEGOTIATION OF RRM TERMS AND CONDITIONS; REQUIRING THE COMPANY TO REIMBURSE ACSC’S REASONABLE RATEMAKING EXPENSES; DETERMINING THAT THIS ORDINANCE WAS PASSED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT; ADOPTING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND REQUIRING DELIVERY OF THIS ORDINANCE TO THE COMPANY AND THE ACSC’S LEGAL COUNSEL.

WHEREAS, the City of Palestine, Texas (“City”) is a gas utility customer of Atmos

Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division (“Atmos Mid-Tex” or “Company”), and a regulatory authority with an interest in the rates and charges of Atmos Mid-Tex; and

WHEREAS, the City is a member of the Atmos Cities Steering Committee (“ACSC”), a coalition of similarly-situated cities served by Atmos Mid-Tex (“ACSC Cities”) that have joined together to facilitate the review of, and response to, natural gas issues affecting rates charged in the Atmos Mid-Tex service area; and

WHEREAS, ACSC and the Company worked collaboratively to develop a new Rate

Review Mechanism (“RRM”) tariff that allows for an expedited rate review process by ACSC

Cities as a substitute to the Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program (“GRIP”) process instituted by

1 the Legislature, and that will establish rates for the ACSC Cities based on the system-wide cost of serving the Atmos Mid-Tex Division; and

WHEREAS, on March 1, 2017, Atmos Mid-Tex filed its 2017 RRM rate request with

ACSC Cities; and

WHEREAS, ACSC coordinated its review of the Atmos Mid-Tex 2017 RRM filing through its Executive Committee, assisted by ACSC’s attorneys and consultants, to resolve issues identified in the Company’s RRM filing; and

WHEREAS, the Executive Committee, as well as ACSC’s counsel and consultants, recommend that ACSC Cities approve an increase in base rates for Atmos Mid-Tex of $48 million on a system-wide basis; and

WHEREAS, the attached tariffs implementing new rates are consistent with the recommendation of the ACSC Executive Committee, are agreed to by the Company, and are just, reasonable, and in the public interest;

WHEREAS, the RRM Tariff contemplates reimbursement of ACSC’s reasonable expenses associated with RRM applications;

WHEREAS, the Company and ACSC have agreed that rates should be adjusted if any change in federal income tax rates is implemented during the period that rates approved herein remain in place; and

WHEREAS, because ACSC believes that certain provisions of the current terms and conditions of the RRM tariff are inconsistent with market conditions, the City expects renegotiation of the current RRM tariff in the Summer of 2017.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF PALESTINE, TEXAS:

2 Section 1. That the findings set forth in this Ordinance are hereby in all things approved.

Section 2. That the City Council finds that the settled amount of an increase in revenues of $48 million on a system-wide basis represents a comprehensive settlement of gas utility rate issues affecting the rates, operations, and services offered by Atmos Mid-Tex within the municipal limits arising from Atmos Mid-Tex’s 2017 RRM filing, is in the public interest, and is consistent with the City’s authority under Section 103.001 of the Texas Utilities Code.

Section 3. That the existing rates for natural gas service provided by Atmos Mid-Tex are unreasonable. The new tariffs attached hereto and incorporated herein as Attachment A, are just and reasonable, and are designed to allow Atmos Mid-Tex to recover annually an additional $48 million in revenue over the amount allowed under currently approved rates, as shown in the

Proof of Revenues attached hereto and incorporated herein as Attachment B; such tariffs are hereby adopted.

Section 4. That the ratemaking treatment for pensions and other post-employment benefits in Atmos Mid-Tex’s next RRM filing shall be as set forth on Attachment C, attached hereto and incorporated herein.

Section 5. Consistent with Texas Utilities Code Section 104.055(c), Atmos Energy’s recovery of federal income tax expense through the Rider RRM has been computed using the statutory income tax rate. In the event that a change in the statutory income tax rate is implemented during the Rider RRM Rate Effective Date, Atmos Energy shall reconcile the difference between the amount of federal income tax expense included in the Rider RRM calculation for the Rate Effective Date with the amount of federal income tax expense authorized under the new statutory income tax rate. The reconciliation period shall be from the date on which any new statutory income tax rate is implemented through the Rate Effective Date. An

3 interest component calculated at the customer deposit interest rate then in effect as approved by the Railroad Commission of Texas shall be applied to the federal income tax expense reconciliation. Further, any required reconciliation of federal income tax expense shall be included as part of Atmos Mid-Tex’s next annual RRM filing and shall be returned to or recovered from customers as a one-time credit or surcharge to the customer’s bill.

Section 6. The City requires renegotiation of RRM tariff terms and conditions during the

Summer of 20017. If an agreed renegotiated RRM tariff cannot be achieved, the City will terminate the RRM process and consider initiation of a traditional rate case to reduce the

Company’s authorized return on equity.

Section 7. That Atmos Mid-Tex shall reimburse the reasonable ratemaking expenses of the ACSC in processing the Company’s 2017 RRM filing.

Section 8. That to the extent any resolution or ordinance previously adopted by the

Council is inconsistent with this Ordinance, it is hereby repealed.

Section 9. That the meeting at which this Ordinance was approved was in all things conducted in strict compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code,

Chapter 551.

Section 10. That if any one or more sections or clauses of this Ordinance is adjudged to be unconstitutional or invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remaining provisions of this Ordinance, and the remaining provisions of the Ordinance shall be interpreted as if the offending section or clause never existed.

Section 11. That consistent with the City Ordinance that established the RRM process, this Ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage with rates authorized by attached tariffs to be effective for bills rendered on or after June 1, 2017.

4 Section 12. That a copy of this Ordinance shall be sent to Atmos Mid-Tex, care of Chris

Felan, Vice President of Rates and Regulatory Affairs Mid-Tex Division, Atmos Energy

Corporation, 5420 LJB Freeway, Suite 1862, Dallas, Texas 75240, and to Geoffrey Gay, General

Counsel to ACSC, at Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C., 816 Congress Avenue,

Suite 1900, Austin, Texas 78701.

PASSED AND APPROVED this 8th day of May, 2017.

Bob Herrington, Mayor

ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Teresa D. Herrera, City Secretary Ronald D. Stutes, City Attorney

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5 Attachment A MID-TEX DIVISION RRC Tariff No: ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION

RATE SCHEDULE: R – RESIDENTIAL SALES ALL CUSTOMERS IN THE MID-TEX DIVISION EXCEPT THE CITY OF APPLICABLE TO: DALLAS AND UNINCORPORATED AREAS EFFECTIVE DATE: Bills Rendered on or after 06/01/2017 PAGE:

Application Applicable to Residential Customers for all natural gas provided at one Point of Delivery and measured through one meter.

Type of Service Where service of the type desired by Customer is not already available at the Point of Delivery, additional charges and special contract arrangements between Company and Customer may be required prior to service being furnished.

Monthly Rate Customer's monthly bill will be calculated by adding the following Customer and Ccf charges to the amounts due under the riders listed below:

Charge Amount

Customer Charge per Bill $ 19.60 per month

Rider CEE Surcharge $ 0.02 per month1

Total Customer Charge $ 19.62 per month

Commodity Charge – All Ccf $0.14427 per Ccf

Gas Cost Recovery: Plus an amount for gas costs and upstream transportation costs calculated in accordance with Part (a) and Part (b), respectively, of Rider GCR.

Weather Normalization Adjustment: Plus or Minus an amount for weather normalization calculated in accordance with Rider WNA.

Franchise Fee Adjustment: Plus an amount for franchise fees calculated in accordance with Rider FF. Rider FF is only applicable to customers inside the corporate limits of any incorporated municipality.

Tax Adjustment: Plus an amount for tax calculated in accordance with Rider TAX.

Surcharges: Plus an amount for surcharges calculated in accordance with the applicable rider(s).

Agreement An Agreement for Gas Service may be required.

Notice Service hereunder and the rates for services provided are subject to the orders of regulatory bodies having jurisdiction and to the Company’s Tariff for Gas Service.

1Reference Rider CEE - Conservation and Energy Efficiency as approved in GUD 10170. Surcharge billing effective July 1, 2016. Attachment A MID-TEX DIVISION RRC Tariff No: ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION

RATE SCHEDULE: C – COMMERCIAL SALES ALL CUSTOMERS IN THE MID-TEX DIVISION EXCEPT THE CITY OF APPLICABLE TO: DALLAS AND UNINCORPORATED AREAS EFFECTIVE DATE: Bills Rendered on or after 06/01/2017 PAGE:

Application Applicable to Commercial Customers for all natural gas provided at one Point of Delivery and measured through one meter and to Industrial Customers with an average annual usage of less than 30,000 Ccf.

Type of Service Where service of the type desired by Customer is not already available at the Point of Delivery, additional charges and special contract arrangements between Company and Customer may be required prior to service being furnished.

Monthly Rate Customer's monthly bill will be calculated by adding the following Customer and Ccf charges to the amounts due under the riders listed below:

Charge Amount

Customer Charge per Bill $ 44.70 per month

Rider CEE Surcharge $ 0.08 per month1

Total Customer Charge $ 44.78 per month

Commodity Charge – All Ccf $ 0.09279 per Ccf

Gas Cost Recovery: Plus an amount for gas costs and upstream transportation costs calculated in accordance with Part (a) and Part (b), respectively, of Rider GCR.

Weather Normalization Adjustment: Plus or Minus an amount for weather normalization calculated in accordance with Rider WNA.

Franchise Fee Adjustment: Plus an amount for franchise fees calculated in accordance with Rider FF. Rider FF is only applicable to customers inside the corporate limits of any incorporated municipality.

Tax Adjustment: Plus an amount for tax calculated in accordance with Rider TAX.

Surcharges: Plus an amount for surcharges calculated in accordance with the applicable rider(s).

Agreement An Agreement for Gas Service may be required.

Notice Service hereunder and the rates for services provided are subject to the orders of regulatory bodies having jurisdiction and to the Company’s Tariff for Gas Service.

1 Reference Rider CEE - Conservation and Energy Efficiency as approved in GUD 10170. Surcharge billing effective July 1, 2016. Attachment A MID-TEX DIVISION RRC Tariff No: ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION

RATE SCHEDULE: I – INDUSTRIAL SALES ALL CUSTOMERS IN THE MID-TEX DIVISION EXCEPT THE CITY OF APPLICABLE TO: DALLAS AND UNINCORPORATED AREAS EFFECTIVE DATE: Bills Rendered on or after 06/01/2017 PAGE:

Application Applicable to Industrial Customers with a maximum daily usage (MDU) of less than 3,500 MMBtu per day for all natural gas provided at one Point of Delivery and measured through one meter. Service for Industrial Customers with an MDU equal to or greater than 3,500 MMBtu per day will be provided at Company's sole option and will require special contract arrangements between Company and Customer.

Type of Service Where service of the type desired by Customer is not already available at the Point of Delivery, additional charges and special contract arrangements between Company and Customer may be required prior to service being furnished.

Monthly Rate Customer's monthly bill will be calculated by adding the following Customer and MMBtu charges to the amounts due under the riders listed below:

Charge Amount

Customer Charge per Meter $ 799.75 per month

First 0 MMBtu to 1,500 MMBtu $ 0.3374 per MMBtu

Next 3,500 MMBtu $ 0.2470 per MMBtu

All MMBtu over 5,000 MMBtu $ 0.0530 per MMBtu

Gas Cost Recovery: Plus an amount for gas costs and upstream transportation costs calculated in accordance with Part (a) and Part (b), respectively, of Rider GCR.

Franchise Fee Adjustment: Plus an amount for franchise fees calculated in accordance with Rider FF. Rider FF is only applicable to customers inside the corporate limits of any incorporated municipality.

Tax Adjustment: Plus an amount for tax calculated in accordance with Rider TAX.

Surcharges: Plus an amount for surcharges calculated in accordance with the applicable rider(s).

Curtailment Overpull Fee Upon notification by Company of an event of curtailment or interruption of Customer’s deliveries, Customer will, for each MMBtu delivered in excess of the stated level of curtailment or interruption, pay Company 200% of the midpoint price for the Katy point listed in Platts Gas Daily published for the applicable Gas Day in the table entitled “Daily Price Survey.”

Replacement Index In the event the “midpoint” or “common” price for the Katy point listed in Platts Gas Daily in the table entitled “Daily Price Survey” is no longer published, Company will calculate the applicable imbalance fees utilizing a daily price index recognized as authoritative by the natural gas industry and most closely approximating the applicable index. Attachment A MID-TEX DIVISION RRC Tariff No: ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION

RATE SCHEDULE: I – INDUSTRIAL SALES ALL CUSTOMERS IN THE MID-TEX DIVISION EXCEPT THE CITY OF APPLICABLE TO: DALLAS AND UNINCORPORATED AREAS EFFECTIVE DATE: Bills Rendered on or after 06/01/2017 PAGE:

Agreement An Agreement for Gas Service may be required.

Notice Service hereunder and the rates for services provided are subject to the orders of regulatory bodies having jurisdiction and to the Company’s Tariff for Gas Service.

Special Conditions In order to receive service under Rate I, Customer must have the type of meter required by Company. Customer must pay Company all costs associated with the acquisition and installation of the meter. Attachment A MID-TEX DIVISION RRC Tariff No: ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION

RATE SCHEDULE: T – TRANSPORTATION ALL CUSTOMERS IN THE MID-TEX DIVISION EXCEPT THE CITY OF APPLICABLE TO: DALLAS AND UNINCORPORATED AREAS EFFECTIVE DATE: Bills Rendered on or after 06/01/2017 PAGE:

Application Applicable, in the event that Company has entered into a Transportation Agreement, to a customer directly connected to the Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division Distribution System (Customer) for the transportation of all natural gas supplied by Customer or Customer’s agent at one Point of Delivery for use in Customer's facility.

Type of Service Where service of the type desired by Customer is not already available at the Point of Delivery, additional charges and special contract arrangements between Company and Customer may be required prior to service being furnished.

Monthly Rate Customer's bill will be calculated by adding the following Customer and MMBtu charges to the amounts and quantities due under the riders listed below:

Charge Amount

Customer Charge per Meter $ 799.75 per month

First 0 MMBtu to 1,500 MMBtu $ 0.3374 per MMBtu

Next 3,500 MMBtu $ 0.2470 per MMBtu

All MMBtu over 5,000 MMBtu $ 0.0530 per MMBtu

Upstream Transportation Cost Recovery: Plus an amount for upstream transportation costs in accordance with Part (b) of Rider GCR.

Retention Adjustment: Plus a quantity of gas as calculated in accordance with Rider RA.

Franchise Fee Adjustment: Plus an amount for franchise fees calculated in accordance with Rider FF. Rider FF is only applicable to customers inside the corporate limits of any incorporated municipality.

Tax Adjustment: Plus an amount for tax calculated in accordance with Rider TAX.

Surcharges: Plus an amount for surcharges calculated in accordance with the applicable rider(s).

Imbalance Fees All fees charged to Customer under this Rate Schedule will be charged based on the quantities determined under the applicable Transportation Agreement and quantities will not be aggregated for any Customer with multiple Transportation Agreements for the purposes of such fees.

Monthly Imbalance Fees Customer shall pay Company the greater of (i) $0.10 per MMBtu, or (ii) 150% of the difference per MMBtu between the highest and lowest “midpoint” price for the Katy point listed in Platts Gas Daily in the table entitled “Daily Price Survey” during such month, for the MMBtu of Customer’s monthly Cumulative Imbalance, as defined in the applicable Transportation Agreement, at the end of each month that exceeds 10% of Customer’s receipt quantities for the month. Attachment A MID-TEX DIVISION RRC Tariff No: ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION

RATE SCHEDULE: T – TRANSPORTATION ALL CUSTOMERS IN THE MID-TEX DIVISION EXCEPT THE CITY OF APPLICABLE TO: DALLAS AND UNINCORPORATED AREAS EFFECTIVE DATE: Bills Rendered on or after 06/01/2017 PAGE:

Curtailment Overpull Fee Upon notification by Company of an event of curtailment or interruption of Customer’s deliveries, Customer will, for each MMBtu delivered in excess of the stated level of curtailment or interruption, pay Company 200% of the midpoint price for the Katy point listed in Platts Gas Daily published for the applicable Gas Day in the table entitled “Daily Price Survey.”

Replacement Index In the event the “midpoint” or “common” price for the Katy point listed in Platts Gas Daily in the table entitled “Daily Price Survey” is no longer published, Company will calculate the applicable imbalance fees utilizing a daily price index recognized as authoritative by the natural gas industry and most closely approximating the applicable index.

Agreement A transportation agreement is required.

Notice Service hereunder and the rates for services provided are subject to the orders of regulatory bodies having jurisdiction and to the Company’s Tariff for Gas Service.

Special Conditions In order to receive service under Rate T, customer must have the type of meter required by Company. Customer must pay Company all costs associated with the acquisition and installation of the meter. Attachment A MID-TEX DIVISION ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION

RIDER: WNA – WEATHER NORMALIZATION ADJUSTMENT ALL CUSTOMERS IN THE MID-TEX DIVISION EXCEPT THE CITY OF APPLICABLE TO: DALLAS AND UNINCORPORATED AREAS EFFECTIVE DATE: Bills Rendered on or after 11/01/2017 PAGE:

Provisions for Adjustment

The Commodity Charge per Ccf (100 cubic feet) for gas service set forth in any Rate Schedules utilized by the cities of the Mid-Tex Division service area for determining normalized winter period revenues shall be adjusted by an amount hereinafter described, which amount is referred to as the "Weather Normalization Adjustment." The Weather Normalization Adjustment shall apply to all temperature sensitive residential and commercial bills based on meters read during the revenue months of November through April. The five regional weather stations are Abilene, Austin, Dallas, Waco, and Wichita Falls.

Computation of Weather Normalization Adjustment

The Weather Normalization Adjustment Factor shall be computed to the nearest one-hundredth cent per Ccf by the following formula:

(HSFi x (NDD-ADD) ) WNAFi = Ri

(BLi + (HSFi x ADD) )

Where i = any particular Rate Schedule or billing classification within any such particular Rate Schedule that contains more than one billing classification

th WNAFi = Weather Normalization Adjustment Factor for the i rate schedule or classification expressed in cents per Ccf

th Ri = Commodity Charge rate of temperature sensitive sales for the i schedule or classification.

th HSFi = heat sensitive factor for the i schedule or classification divided by the average bill count in that class

NDD = billing cycle normal heating degree days calculated as the simple ten-year average of actual heating degree days.

ADD = billing cycle actual heating degree days.

th Bli = base load sales for the i schedule or classification divided by the average bill count in that class

The Weather Normalization Adjustment for the jth customer in ith rate schedule is computed as:

WNAi = WNAFi x qij

Where qij is the relevant sales quantity for the jth customer in ith rate schedule. Attachment A MID-TEX DIVISION ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION

RIDER: WNA – WEATHER NORMALIZATION ADJUSTMENT ALL CUSTOMERS IN THE MID-TEX DIVISION EXCEPT THE CITY OF APPLICABLE TO: DALLAS AND UNINCORPORATED AREAS EFFECTIVE DATE: Bills Rendered on or after 11/01/2017 PAGE:

Base Use/Heat Use Factors

Residential Commercial Base use Heat use Base use Heat use Weather Station Ccf Ccf/HDD Ccf Ccf/HDD Abilene 9.79 0.1347 93.16 0.6060

Austin 10.37 0.1483 190.68 0.9069

Dallas 13.36 0.2089 180.35 1.0191

Waco 9.64 0.1348 124.37 0.5791

Wichita 11.20 0.1412 107.96 0.5571 Falls

Weather Normalization Adjustment (WNA) Report

On or before June 1 of each year, the Company posts on its website at atmosenergy.com/mtx-wna, in Excel format, a Weather Normalization Adjustment (WNA) Report to show how the Company calculated its WNAs factor during the preceding winter season. Additionally, on or before June 1 of each year, the Company files one hard copy and an Excel version of the WNA Report with the Railroad Commission of Texas' Gas Services Division, addressed to the Director of that Division. Attachment B File Date: March 1, 2017

ATMOS ENERGY CORP., MID-TEX DIVISION PROPOSED TARIFF STRUCTURE (BEFORE RATE CASE EXPENSE RECOVERY) TEST YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2016

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k)

1 Proposed Change In Rates: $ 48,000,000 Schedule A 2 Proposed Change In Rates without Revenue Related Taxes: $ 44,800,457 Ln 1 divided by factor on WP_F-5.1 3 4 5 6 Revenue Requirements Allocations 7 Residential $ 338,431,486 77.95% Per GUD 10170 Final Order 8 Commercial 84,223,622 19.40% Per GUD 10170 Final Order 9 Industrial and Transportation 11,490,316 2.65% Per GUD 10170 Final Order 10 Net Revenue Requirements GUD No. 10170 $ 434,145,424 11 12 13 14 15 16 With Proportional Increase all classes but Residential and a 40% residential base charge increase: In accordance with RRM tariff: 17 Proposed Change In Proposed 18 Current Prospective Revenues Proposed Change Revenues Rates Proposed Revenues 19 20 Residential Base Charge $ 19.08 $ 0.77 $ 13,969,407 Residential Base Charge $ 0.52 $ 9,385,859 $ 19.60 $ 353,851,897 21 Residential Consumption Charge $ 0.11378 $ 0.02502 20,954,111 Residential Consumption Charge $ 0.03049 25,534,444 $ 0.14427 120,821,718 22 Commercial Base Charge $ 41.70 $ 2.96 4,345,614 Commercial Base Charge $ 3.00 4,409,676 $ 44.70 65,707,365 23 Commercial Consumption Charge $ 0.08494 $ 0.00797 4,345,614 Commercial Consumption Charge $ 0.00785 4,280,326 $ 0.09279 50,595,093 24 I&T Base Charge $ 737.00 $ 62.70 592,856 I&T Base Charge $ 62.75 593,364 $ 799.75 7,562,427 25 I&T Consumption Charge Tier 1 MMBTU $ 0.3096 $ 0.0278 279,522 I&T Consumption Charge Tier 1 MMBTU $ 0.0278 279,726 $ 0.3374 3,394,949 26 I&T Consumption Charge Tier 2 MMBTU $ 0.2267 $ 0.0203 225,635 I&T Consumption Charge Tier 2 MMBTU $ 0.0203 225,178 $ 0.2470 2,739,848 27 I&T Consumption Charge Tier 3 MMBTU $ 0.0486 $ 0.0044 87,699 I&T Consumption Charge Tier 3 MMBTU $ 0.0044 88,488 $ 0.0530 1,065,879 28 $ 44,800,457 $ 44,797,060 $ 605,739,177 29

WP_J-5 Page 1 of 1 Attachment C

ATMOS ENERGY CORP., MID-TEX DIVISION PENSIONS AND RETIREE MEDICAL BENEFITS FOR CITIES APPROVAL TEST YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2016

Shared Services Mid-Tex Direct

Pension Post-Retirement Pension Supplemental Post-Retirement Line Account Plan Medical Plan Account Plan Executive Benefit Medical Plan Adjustment No. Description ("PAP") ("FAS 106") ("PAP") Plan ("SERP") ("FAS 106") Total (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g)

1 Fiscal Year 2017 Willis Towers Watson Report as adjusted (1), (3) $ 5,004,862 $ 2,864,121 $ 8,234,627 $ 194,941 $ 4,375,142 2 Allocation to Mid-Tex 45.03% 45.03% 71.23% 100.00% 71.23% Fiscal Year 2017 Actuarially Determined O&M Benefits (Ln 1 x Ln 2) 3 $ 2,253,477 $ 1,289,592 $ 5,865,537 $ 194,941 $ 3,116,420 4 O&M and Capital Allocation Factor 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% Fiscal Year 17 Willis Towers Watson Benefit Costs To Approve 5 (excluding Removed Cost Centers) (Ln 3 x Ln 4) $ 2,253,477 $ 1,289,592 $ 5,865,537 $ 194,941 $ 3,116,420 $ 12,719,968 6 7 8 Summary of Costs to Approve: 9 10 Total Pension Account Plan ("PAP") $ 2,253,477 $ 5,865,537 $ 8,119,015 11 Total Post-Retirement Medical Plan ("FAS 106") $ 1,289,592 $ 3,116,420 4,406,012 12 Total Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan ("SERP") $ 194,941 194,941 13 Total (Ln 10 + Ln 11 + Ln 12) $ 2,253,477 $ 1,289,592 $ 5,865,537 $ 194,941 $ 3,116,420 $ 12,719,968 14 15 16 O&M Expense Factor 74.05% 74.05% 37.75% 20.00% 37.75% 17 18 Expense Portion (Ln 13 x Ln 16) $ 1,668,700 $ 954,943 $ 2,214,432 $ 38,988 $ 1,176,551 $ 6,053,614 19 20 Capital Factor 25.95% 25.95% 62.25% 80.00% 62.25% 21 22 Capital Portion (Ln 13 x Ln 20) $ 584,777 $ 334,649 $ 3,651,105 $ 155,953 $ 1,939,870 $ 6,666,354 23 24 Total (Ln 18 + Ln 22) $ 2,253,477 $ 1,289,592 $ 5,865,537 $ 194,941 $ 3,116,420 $ 12,719,968