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AGENDA CITY OF TAYLOR, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 400 PORTER STREET AUGUST 25,2016,6:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER AND DECLARE A QUORUM INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PROCLAMATIONIRECOGNITION 1. Proclamation: September is Library Card Sign Up Month. (Mayor) CITIZENS COMMUNICATION (The City Council welcomes public comments on items not listed on the agenda. However, the Council cannot respond until the item is posted on a future meeting agenda. Registration forms are available at the sign in table.) CONSENT AGENDA (The Consent Agenda includes non-controversial and routine items that the Council may act on with one single vote. The Mayor or any Council member may pull any item from the Consent Agenda to discuss and act upon individually on the Regular Agenda.) 2. Consider approving an Interlocal Government Agreement with Williamson County to provide road improvements to CR 101. (Walter Ragsdale) 3. Concur with preliminary fmancials for July, 2016. (Rosemarie Dennis) 4. Approve minutes for August 11, 2016. (Susan Brock) BUDGET DISCUSSION 5. Continue discussion on budget and tax rate for fiscal year 2016/2017. (Rosemarie Dennis) PUBLIC HEARINGS 6. Conduct Public Hearing regarding the annual budget for fiscal year 2016/2017. (Rosemarie Dennis) 7. Conduct Public Hearing regarding fixing and levying ad valorem tax rate for tax year 2016/2017. (Rosemarie Dennis) 8. Conduct Public Hearing to take public comment on a grant application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Outdoor Grant Program. (Mike DeVito) 9. Discuss and consider approving Resolution R16-24 to submit a grant application to Texas Parks and Wildlife Outdoor Grant Program and, if awarded, accept the grant for the Taylor Downtown Parks Enhancement Project. (Mike DeVito) 10. Discuss and consider approving Resolution R16-25 to prevent mining and drilling on city property being utilized for a Texas Parks and Wildlife development project. (Mike DeVito) REGULAR AGENDA; REVIEW/DISCUSS AND CONSIDER ACTION 11. Consider introducing Ordinance 2016-15 adopting the annual budget for fiscal year 2016/2017. (Rosemarie Dennis) 12. Consider introducing Ordinance 2016-16 fixing and levying ad valorem tax rate for tax year 2016/201 7. (Rosemarie Dennis) 13. Consider introducing Ordinance 2016-17 establishing fees for city services for fiscal year 2016/2017). (Rosemarie Dennis) 14. Consider introducing Ordinance 2016-18 regarding assignment pay for firefighters and police officers. (Chiefs) 15. Receive budget from Taylor Chamber of Commerce for fiscal year 2016/2017. (Tia Stone) 16. Receive budget for Taylor Economic Development Corporation for 2016/2017 fiscal year. (Mark Thomas) 17. Consider board appointments to the Main Street Advisory Board, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, and to the Animal Control Appeals Board and Shelter Advisory Committee. (Susan Brock) 18. Confirm city manager reappointment of Clarence Toliver to the Civil Service Commission. (Noel Bernal) 19. Consider proposed future agenda topics and items for discussion. (Mayor) EXECUTIVE SESSION 20. Executive Session. The Taylor City Council will conduct a closed executive meeting under Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code in order to meet with its City Attorney on a matter in which the duty of the Attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas authorize and allow such a closed meeting and which Rules conflict with the Texas Open Meetings Act. • Road ownership • Board communications ADJOURN The Council may vote and/or act upon each ofthe items listed in this Agenda. The Council reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any items listed on this Agenda whenever it is considered necessary and legally justified under the Open Meetings Act including: Section 551.071 (Consult with attorney); Section 551.072 (Real Property); Section 551.073 (Gifts and Donations); Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters); Section 551.076 (Security Devices); and Section 551.087 (Economic Development). I certifY that the notice of meeting was posted in the Taylor City Hall Lobby before 6:00 pro on August 22, 2016 and remained posted for at least 72 hours continuously before the scheduled time of said meeting. I further certifY that the following news media was notified of this meeting: Taylor Press. In compliance with the ADA the City Hall and Council Chambers is wheelchair accessible. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for persons attending city council meetings in need of special assistance. Please contact Susan Brock, City Clerk, at least 24 hours prior to the meeting for special assistance. Posted By: ------~~~~=a~v~4'~~~~-==~~? _______Dme __~ ~~~~d~·~~~,L%~0~------ Susan Brock, City Clerk City Council Meeting August 25, 2016 Agenda Item Transmittal Agenda Item #: 1 Agenda Title: Proclamation: September is Library Card Sign Up Month Council Action to be taken: Mayor to present Proclamation Initiating Department: Library Staff Contact: Karen Ellis, Director 1. INTRODUCTION/PURPOSE Today’s libraries are about more than books. They are creative educational spaces for learners from birth to high school and beyond. September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when the Taylor Public Library joins with the American Library Association and public libraries nationwide to make sure that every student has the most import school supply of all – a free library card. 2. DESCRIPTION/ JUSTIFICATION Librarians provide important resources to families whose children are at the earliest stages of development, by teaching parents and caregivers the components of early literacy which help children develop the basic tools for school readiness. Older students can access high-speed Internet, digital tools and the opportunity to work with trained professionals on how to use them. Libraries also provide equity of access to digital tools and media, which has become increasingly important in areas where students are less likely to have a computer or internet access in the home. Your Taylor Public Library card allows access to online databases and over 52,500 items to check out—books, audio books, movies and digital books--saving library patrons $1,060,104.41 in the last 12 months. Your Taylor Public Library card also allows access to materials from other libraries & institutions in the U.S., and the ability to use other public libraries in the state of Texas. As of August 17th, the Taylor Public Library had 10,975 library card holders on record. We firmly believe that every citizen and student should have a Taylor Public Library card. 3. FINANCIAL/BUDGET 4. TIMELINE CONSIDERATIONS 5. RECOMMENDATION Presentation of Proclamation for Library Card Sign-up Month (September) for the City of Taylor. 6. REFERENCE FILES 1a. Proclamation PROCLAMATION Library Card Sign Up Month September, 2016 Whereas, a Taylor Public Library card is the most important school supply of all; and Whereas, all public libraries play an important role in the education and development of children; and Whereas, public library programs get every child ready to read, build research skills, provide access to electronic books, resources & databases, offer access to income tax assistance, and access to financial aid resources; Whereas, the Taylor Public Library offers free Wi-Fi, free computers and digital content to help students of all ages; Whereas, public libraries continue to transform and expand their services in ways that meet the needs of the communities they serve. Now, therefore, as Mayor of the City of Taylor, I do hereby proclaim September as Library Card Sign Up Month in the City of Taylor, Texas and encourage everyone to sign up for their own Taylor Public Library card this month. Proclaimed this 25th day of August, 2016. _________________________________ Jesse Ancira, Jr., Mayor City Council Meeting August 25, 2016 Agenda Item Transmittal Agenda Item #: 2 Agenda Title: Consider approving an Interlocal Government Agreement with Williamson County to provide road improvements to CR 101. Council Action to be taken: Approve by consent. Initiating Department: Public Works Staff Contact: Isaac Turner City Manager Walter Ragsdale, P.E. Interim Director 1. INTRODUCTION/PURPOSE Consider approving an Interlocal Government Agreement with Williamson County to provide for the reconstruction of CR 101 from US Hwy 79 north to Chandler Road. 2. DESCRIPTION/ JUSTIFICATION Williamson County held a successful Bond election in 2013. On April 25, 2013 Council voted to support improvements to CR 101, CR 366, CR 367, and a local match of 10% up to $1,972,664. 3. FINANCIAL/BUDGET The Design Consultant estimates the project cost of $11,300,000 with the counties share of 90% and the City at 10%. Matching funds of $1,130,000 are included in the Capital Improvements account. 4. TIMELINE CONSIDERATIONS Construction is scheduled to begin early 2017 with completion summer 2018. 5. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the execution of the Agreement with Williamson County as presented. 6. REFERENCE FILES 2a. Interlocal Agreement 2b. Power Point on CR 101 2c. April 25, 2013 City Council Minutes and Agenda information 2d. Wm Co Bond Projects INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WILLIAMSON COUNTY AND THE CITY OF TAYLOR THE STATE OF TEXAS § § COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON § This Interlocal Agreement (the “Agreement”) is entered into as of this _______ day of , 2016, by and between Williamson County, a political subdivision of the State of Texas (the “County”) and the City of Taylor, a Texas home-