Notice of a Public Meeting of the City Commission of the City of Brownsville

THE STATE OF TEXAS § CITY OF BROWNSVILLE § COUNTY OF CAMERON §

Cesar de Leon, At-large Commissioner “A” Rose M.Z. Gowen, M.D., At-large Commissioner “B” Ricardo Longoria, Jr., District Commissioner 1 Jessica Tetreau, District Commissioner 2 Deborah Portillo, District Commissioner 3 John Villarreal, District Commissioner 4 Antonio Martinez, Mayor

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BROWNSVILLE

Pursuant to Chapter 551, Title 5 of the Texas Government Code, the Texas Open Meetings Act, notice is hereby given that the City Commission of the City of Brownsville, Texas, in accordance with Article V, Section 12, of the Charter of said City, will convene an Executive Session and a Regular Meeting, on Tuesday, May 02, 2017, at 5:50 P.M. and at 6:00 P.M. in the Commission Chambers, on the Second Floor of the Brownsville City Hall – Old Federal Building, located at 1001 East Elizabeth Street, Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas, 78520.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * EXECUTIVE SESSION: 5:50 P.M.

A) Discussion with legal counsel pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section §551.071 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 clearly conflicts with the Texas Open Meetings Act. (Mark Sossi – City Attorney – 10 mins)

REGULAR MEETING: 6:00 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: UNITED STATES PLEDGE * TEXAS PLEDGE

INVOCATION: * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

1. MAYOR’S ACTIVITY UPDATE:

2. COMMISSIONERS’ ACTIVITY UPDATE:

3. PROCLAMATIONS: Frank Maldonado (Mayor A. Martinez/Commissioner C. de Leon)

Renato Cardenas (Mayor A. Martinez/Commissioner C. de Leon)

Bertha Lucio Caballero (Commissioners J. Tetreau/J. Villarreal)

South Texas American Red Cross Centennial Anniversary (Commissioners R. Gowen/J. Tetreau)

4. PRESENTATIONS: Employee of the Month (Charlie Cabler – City Manager) 5. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

All consent Agenda Items listed are considered to be routine by the City Commission and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a City Commissioner so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the Agenda.

Agenda May 02, 2017 – Page 1 of 3

a) Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 18, 2017. b) To acknowledge the following individuals to incur travel expense:

Employee Department Destination Date Ramiro Gonzalez City Manager’s Office Kansas City, MI June 20-24, 2017 Efren Trujillo Grants Farmington, MA May 14-18, 2017 Erika Mata Grants Farmington, MA May 14-18, 2017 Jose Salinas Municipal Court Huntsville, TX May 15-17, 2017 Jorge Morin Municipal Court Huntsville, TX May 15-17, 2017 Alberto Buitureida Police New Braunfels, TX May 14-19, 2017 Juan A. Gaytan Police New Braunfels, TX May 14-19, 2017 Gilberto Uviedo Police New Braunfels, TX May 14-19, 2017 Hugo Valdez Police New Braunfels, TX May 14-19, 2017 Martino Trevino Public Works Austin, TX May 15-17, 2017 Carol Vasquez Public Works Austin, TX May 15-17, 2017 Jose Figueroa Public Works Austin, TX May 15-17, 2017

c) Consideration and ACTION on Resolution Number 2017-027, to approve a grant application to the Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority and to accept the terms and conditions of said grant. (Chief Orlando Rodriguez – Police)

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BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:

6. Consideration and ACTION to appoint or re-appoint four (4) members to the Brownsville Beautification Committee (BBC). (Michael L. Lopez – Assistant City Manager)

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PUBLIC HEARINGS:

7. Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 2017-1625, to authorize the City Manager to abandon and close a portion of a 18’ alley adjacent to Lots 21 and 22 of Block 4 of Riverside Park Addition. (Carlos Lastra – Engineering)

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8. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: PLEASE NOTE:

THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD IS DESIGNATED FOR HEARING CONCERNS REGARDING CITY OF BROWNSVILLE PUBLIC POLICY OR CITY OF BROWNSVILLE BUSINESS THAT IS NOT ON THE AGENDA.

DO NOT REQUEST A PUBLIC COMMENT FORM IF YOU WISH TO COMMENT ON AN ITEM THAT IS ALREADY ON THE AGENDA “PUBLIC HEARING” ITEMS ARE OPEN FOR COMMENT (ON THAT PARTICULAR ITEM) UPON NOTICE FROM THE PRESIDING OFFICER

● THE “PUBLIC COMMENT FORM” IS DESIGNATED FOR SPEAKERS TO BE RECOGNIZED AND ADDRESS THE COMMISSION ON A SUBJECT THAT IS NOT A PUBLIC HEARING. ● ADDRESS THE COMMISSION AS A WHOLE – DO NOT DIRECT YOUR COMMENTS TO ANY INDIVIDUAL MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION.  THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD IS A TOTAL OF 15 MINUTES.  THERE IS A THREE (3)‐MINUTE TIME LIMIT PER SPEAKER. (TIMED)  NO FORMAL ACTION CAN BE TAKEN.  FOR THE RECORD, THE SPEAKER MUST IDENTIFY BY NAME BEFORE SPEAKING.  “PUBLIC COMMENT FORMS” ARE LOCATED ON THE SECOND FLOOR AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE COMMISSION CHAMBERS (on the day of the meeting). Agenda May 02, 2017 – Page 2 of 3

Submit AGENDA REQUEST FORM Item Number: ______City Attorney's Office Mark Sossi COMMISSION MEETING DATE: _5/2/17______DEPT: ______CONTACT______

AGENDA Select One: Executive Session Workshop Presentation Agenda Ordinance (Citty Attorney Only) 10 __ Public Hearing __ First Reading Time needed: ______Time Needed: ______Time Needed: ______Contracct __ Second Reading Action Item: ______Grant

__ Action __ Consent

Brieef Description of Agenda Item: Discussion with legal counsel pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section §551.071 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 clearly conflicts with the Texas Open Meetings Act.

FINANCIAL: Budgeted Y / N Matching Funds Required Y / N If yes, how much ______REVIEWING DEPARTMENNTS ONLY FINANCE DEPARTMENT: Date Reviewed: ______BBy: ______Comments: ______ PURCHASING DEPARTMENT: Date Reviewed: ______BBy: ______

Comments: ______

CITY ATTORNEY: Date Reviewed: ______BBy: ______ Comments: ______

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: (Write in advisory board or committee name and recommendation if applicable)

CityManagerApproval

______ Date:______

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PROCLAMATION

FRANK MALDONADO

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PROCLAMATION

RENATO CARDENAS

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PROCLAMATION

SOUTH TEXAS AMERICAN RED CROSS CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY

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The City of Brownsville

Presents the

Employee of the Month to

OFFICER JUAN ANTONIO ALVAREZ

PATROLMAN A (IV)

With POLICE DEPARTMENT

In recognition for outstanding services rendered to the City of Brownsville For the Month of MAY 2017 Presented on this 2ND day of MAY, 2017

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THE STATE OF TEXAS § CITY OF BROWNSVILLE § COUNTY OF CAMERON §

MINUTES of a Regular Meeting of the City Commission of the City of Brownsville, Texas, held in the Commission Chambers, on the Second Floor of the Brownsville City Hall – Old Federal Building, located at 1001 East Elizabeth Street, Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas, on Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at 5:45 P.M. and at 6:00 P.M. with the following members present:

ANTONIO MARTINEZ ) Mayor

COMMISSIONERS RICARDO LONGORIA, JR. ) District 1 JESSICA TETREAU ) District 2 DEBORAH PORTILLO ) District 3 JOHN VILLARREAL ) District 4

CHARLIE CABLER CITY MANAGER

PETE GONZALEZ DEPUTY CITY MANAGER

MARK SOSSI CITY ATTORNEY

MICHAEL L. LOPEZ ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER/ CITY SECRETARY

ABSENT: CESAR DE LEON At-Large “A” ROSE M.Z. GOWEN At-Large “B”

A quorum being present, Mayor Antonio Martinez., asked Ms. Griselda Rosas, Assistant City Secretary, to read the call to consider the following matters as posted and filed for the record in The Office of the City Secretary on April 14, 2017.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: 5:45 P.M.

Upon motion by Commissioner Jessica Tetreau seconded by Commissioner John Villarreal and carried unanimously, the Executive Session convened at 5:45 p.m. to discuss the following items:

A) Discussion pursuant to Section §551.086, of the Texas Government Code, regarding a meeting concerning municipally owned utilities.

Upon conclusion of Executive Session Mayor Antonio Martinez, convened the Regular Meeting at 6:00 p.m. No action was taken in Executive Session.

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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: UNITED STATES PLEDGE * TEXAS PLEDGE

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Antonio Martinez and the Texas Pledge was led by Commissioner Ricardo Longoria, Jr.

Minutes April 18, 2017 – Page 1 of 5

INVOCATION:

The invocation was delivered by Pastor Brad Burkes, from Embassy of the Spirit Church, Brownsville, Texas. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

1. MAYOR’S ACTIVITY UPDATE:

Mayor Antonio Martinez recognized Ms. Cecilia Balli, whom was honored by the Brownsville Independent School District Hall of Fame, a 1994 Valedictorian graduate from Homer Hanna High School in which he also noted that she was writing an article of the City of Brownsville for the Texas Monthly Magazine.

2. COMMISSIONERS’ ACTIVITY UPDATE:

Commissioner John Villarreal announced and invited the community to set a Guinness World Records Title for the largest Huapango Dance to be held on Saturday, April 22, 2017 starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Brownsville Sports Park. Commissioner Deborah Portillo invited the community to attend the AARP event to be held on Thursday, April 20, 2017 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Brownsville Event Center. Commissioner Jessica Tetreau mentioned that the Annual springtime Graffiti clean-up was held on April 15, 2017, in District 2. Commissioner Tetreau also reminded the public that early voting would start on Monday, April 24, 2017 and encouraged the community to vote.

3. PROCLAMATIONS: National Day of Prayer (Commissioners J. Tetreau/C. de Leon)

The proclamation was read and presented by Commissioner Jessica Tetreau.

Friends of the Library (Commissioners J. Villarreal/R. Gowen)

The proclamation was read and presented by Commissioner John Villarreal.

4. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

All consent Agenda Items listed were considered to be routine by the City Commission and were approved by one motion.

Upon motion by Commissioner Ricardo Longoria, Jr., seconded by Commissioner John Villarreal and carried unanimously, Consent Agenda Items “a through g” were approved.

ITEMS No. “a” through “g”

a) Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 04, 2017. b) To acknowledge the following individuals to incur travel expense:

Employee Department Destination Date Odee A. Leal Emergency Mgmt. San Antonio, TX May 14-19, 2017 Minutes April 18, 2017 – Page 2 of 5 Jessica Y. Lino Emergency Mgmt. San Antonio, TX May 14-19, 2017 Hiram Pena Fire New Braunfels, TX May 01-05, 2017 Carlos A. Elizondo Fire San Antonio, TX May 15-19, 2017 Ernesto Estrada Fire San Antonio, TX May 15-19, 2017 Jarett V. Sheldon Fire San Antonio, TX May 15-19, 2017 Marina Zolezzi Grants San Antonio, TX May 03-05, 2017 Christopher Haggstrom Health Irving, TX May 23-26, 2017 Fredrick Barnes Health Irving, TX May 23-26, 2017 Oscar Salinas Human Resources Austin, TX May 03-05, 2017 Ray Arellano Parks San Antonio, TX April 25-27, 2017 Luis Uresti Parks San Antonio, TX April 25-27, 2017 Colton Hernandez Parks San Antonio, TX April 25-27, 2017 Joe Villarreal Police Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX April 18-24, 2017 David De Leon Police Austin, TX April 29-May 1, 2017 Cristobal Abrego Police Austin, TX April 29-May 1, 2017 Albert G. Buitureida Police Austin, TX April 29-May 1, 2017 Laura Gonzalez Police Austin, TX April 29-May 1, 2017 Marian C. Kingsbury Police Austin, TX April 29-May 1, 2017 Paul Cantu Police New Braunfels, TX May 04-05, 2017 Jose Sanchez Police New Braunfels, TX May 04-05, 2017 Albesa Elias-Calles Police New Braunfels, TX May 04-05, 2017 Lisa Reyes Police New Braunfels, TX May 04-05, 2017 Michael Franklin Traffic San Antonio, TX June 12-15, 2017 Dariush Mabous Traffic San Antonio, TX June 12-15, 2017

c) APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING on Ordinance Number 2017- 1518-A, amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 18, Article XI, by adding, Division 3 “Solar Energy Systems”. [TABLED 03-21-2017]

d) APPROVAL on SECOND on FINAL READING on Ordinance Number 235- 2017-027, to rezone from Light Retail “G” (2CG) to Apartment “G” (AG) for .034 acre for Lot 18, Block 5 of Villa Nueva located at 2227 US Military Highway 281. (District 4)

e) APPROVAL on SECOND on FINAL READING on Ordinance Number 235- 2017-028, to rezone from Light Retail “Z” (2CZ) to General Retail “G” (4CG) for .5050 acres for Lot 23, Block 5 of Villa Nueva located at 2165 US Military Highway 281. (District 4)

f) Consideration and ACTION to approve Project Partnership Agreement between the City of Brownsville and the Department of the Army for Resaca Boulevard Resaca Ecosystem Restoration.

g) Consideration and ACTION on MOU between the City of Brownsville, City of Los Fresnos, and the U.S. Department of the Interior.

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BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:

5. Consideration and ACTION to appoint or re-appoint four (4) members to the Brownsville Public Library System Advisory Board.

Commissioner Ricardo Longoria, Jr., moved that the proposed slate of applicants, compromised of Mr. Roberto M. Rosas, Ms. Mary O. Trevino, Ms. Marianela Walker and Ms. Emma Conde Rios

Minutes April 18, 2017 – Page 3 of 5 be appointed to the Brownsville Public Library System Advisory Board. The motion was seconded by Commissioner John Villarreal and carried unanimously. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * PUBLIC HEARINGS:

6. Public Hearing and ACTION on a Substantial Amendment to the Program Year (PY) 2014 One Year Action Plan, specifically to the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program.

Ms. Marina Zolezzi, Grants Director, introduced Ms. Julia Lash, CDBG Manager, whom delivered a PowerPoint presentation in regards to the proposed substantial amendment to the Program Year (PY) 2014 One Year Action Plan, specifically to the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program. Upon motion by Commissioner Jessica Tetreau seconded by Commissioner Ricardo Longoria, Jr., and carried unanimously, the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Jessica Tetreau moved that the Substantial Amendment to the Program Year (PY) 2014 One Year Action Plan, specifically to the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program, be approved. The motion was seconded by Commissioner John Villarreal and carried unanimously.

7. Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 235-2017-018, to rezone from General Retail “F” (4CF) to General Retail “H” (4CH) for 0.137 acres for Lot 5, Block 246, Brownsville Original Townsite, located at 1114 E. Ringgold St.

At the request of City staff, agenda item was removed.

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8. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: PLEASE NOTE:

No one signed up for Public Comment. \ * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ACTION ITEMS:

9. Consideration and ACTION on Resolution Number 2017-025, in support of Transportation Network Companies in Brownsville.

Commissioner Deborah Portillo gave a brief explanation of the proposed Resolution of the Innovative Transportation options also known as Rideshare Companies for the City. Commissioner Ricardo Longoria, Jr., reminded the Commission of the ordinance that is in place in regards to taxi drivers which are prohibited in parking in front of bars and needs to be followed. Commissioner Longoria, Jr., requested that the item be placed as a public hearing so taxi drivers are able to express their concerns/opinions as well. Commissioner Portillo clarified that the resolution was only to let the people know that the City of Brownsville was business friendly and see what they have to offer and then the Commission can make a decision. Mayor Antonio Martinez, expressed his concerns in regards to the proposed resolution.

Minutes April 18, 2017 – Page 4 of 5 Brief discussion ensued amongst the Commission in regards to the Transportation Network Companies Resolution. Commissioner Jessica Tetreau moved that Resolution Number 2017-025, in support of Transportation Network Companies in Brownsville, be approved. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Deborah Portillo and carried as follow: Ayes: Commissioners Tetreau, Portillo, Villarreal and Mayor Martinez Nays: Commissioners Longoria, Jr.

PURCHASES/BIDS/CONTRACTS:

10. Consideration and ACTION to award a contract for the purchase and delivery of replacement vehicles for various City Departments.

Mr. Jose Perez, Assistant Purchasing Director gave a brief explanation of the proposed contract, noting that the purchase of vehicles would be for various City Departments. Commissioner John Villarreal moved that a contract for the purchase and delivery of replacement vehicles for various City Departments, be awarded to Tipton Ford of Brownsville, Texas, Grapevine DCJ, LLC Dodge of Grapevine, Texas and Caldwell Country Chevrolet of Caldwell, Texas, for a grand total of $631,051.00. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jessica Tetreau and carried unanimously. 11. Consideration and ACTION to approve the purchase of a New Model 2017 Heavy Haul Lowboy Trailer for the City of Brownsville Public Works Department.

Commissioner John Villarreal moved that the purchase of a New Model 2017 Heavy Haul Lowboy Trailer for the Public Works Department be awarded to Holt Truck Centers, of Pharr, Texas in the amount of $103,745.36. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ricardo Longoria, Jr., and carried unanimously. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ADJOURNMENT:

There being no further business to come before the Commission, upon duly made motion, the meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.

Approved this 2nd day of May , 2017.

______Antonio Martinez Mayor Attest:

______Michael L. Lopez, MPA City Secretary Respectfully submitted by: Yolanda Galarza-Gomez, Administrative Specialist II Office of the City Secretary

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Submit AGENDA REQUEST FORM Item Number: ______City Managers Office Charlie Cabler COMMISSION MEETING DATE: _5/2/17______DEPT: ______CONTACT______

AGENDA Select One: Executive Session Workshop Presentation Agenda Ordinance (Citty Attorney Only) __ Public Hearing __ First Reading Time needed: ______Time Needed: ______Time Needed: ______Contracct __ Second Reading Action Item: ______Grant

__✔ Action __✔ Consent

Brieef Description of Agenda Item: Consideration and Action to authorize Ramiro Gonzalez, Government Affairs Liason, to attend the Kauffman Foundation ESHIP Summit, in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 20-24, 2017.

Comments: ______

CITY ATTORNEY: Date Reviewed: ______BBy: ______ Comments: ______

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: (Write in advisory board or committee name and recommendation if applicable)

CityManagerApproval

______ Date:______

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The Daily Meal & IE For Huntsville, Texas

First Day Meal & Last Day Total Per Diem at 75% of Daily Date Daily Rate Daily Rate Allowance

5/15/2017 MONDAY 38.25 38.25 5/16/2017 TUESDAY 51.00 51.00 5/17/2017 WEDNESDAY 38.25 38.25

Total Meal & IE Allowance 51.00 76.50 127.50 Submit AGENDA REQUEST FORM Item Number: ______Police Department Orlando Rodriguez, Chief of Police COMMISSION MEETING DATE: _5/2/17______DEPT: ______CONTACT______

__✔ Action __✔ Consent

Brieef Description of Agenda Item: Consideration and action to authorize Detective Alberto Buitureida # 4206, Detective Juan A. Gaytan # 6630, Detective Gilbert Uviedo # 4480 and Detective Hugo Valdez # 6631, to attend the " Death and Homicide Investigation " in New Braunfels, Texas on May 14 - 19, 2017.

FINANCIAL: Budgeted Y / N Matching Funds Required Y / N If yes, how mu REVIEWING DEPARTMENNTS ONLY FINANCE DEPARTMENT: Date Reviewed: ______BBy: ______Comments: ______

PURCHASING DEPARTMENT: Date Reviewed: ______BBy: ______

Comments: ______

CITY ATTORNEY: Date Reviewed: ______BBy: ______

Comments: ______

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: (Write in advisory board or committee name and recommendation if applicable)

CityManagerApproval

______Date:______

CSForm002–10/2015 CITY OF BROWNSVILLE TRAVEL REQUEST FORM

This form must be included with all travel requests submitted for placement on the City Commission Agenda. Failure to do so will result in having the item pulled from the agenda. A Travel Expenditure Report form must be filled out within five (5) days after completion of travel. Travel reports which remain outstanding will result in suspension of further travel until all reports are completed.

TO: FINANCE DIRECTOR DATE: ______04/24/2017

FROM: ______Orlando Rodriguez ______Police DEPARTMENT I hereby request authorization for travel, at City expense, for the following employee as follows:

______Alberto Buitureida #4206 ______Detective EMPLOYEE NAME POSITION 1. Destination: ______New Braunfels, TX 2. Est. date and time leaving: ______05/14/2017 08:00 AM Est. date and time returning: ______05/19/2017 05:00 PM ___

3. Transportation mode: ✔ City Vehicle Private Vehicle Airplane (scheduled) No Transportation Cost 4. Purpose of Trip: To attend the "Death and Homicide Investigation"

5. Anticipated benefit to the City for allowing this trip and how will information be disseminated? (attach additional memo as needed.) ______This class will provide the information knowledge and skills necessary to investigate and interpret ______homicide and questioned death scenes. ______

6. Will any costs be paid by a grant or sponsor: YES NO✔ (List)______ REFER TO THE CITY’S TRAVEL EXPENSE POLICY FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING TRAVEL ON CITY BUSINESS.

7. Calculate costs on the space below: (Private vehicle mileage: @ the latest Federal Reimbursement Rate) Estimated Cost to the City: a. Transportation ______miles x 44.5 cents a mile for private vehicle (list other)______$______000.00 b. Meals: PER DIEM AS PER CITY TRAVEL EXPENSE POLICY [@ 75% FOR FIRST & LAST DAY OF TRAVEL] $ ______280.50 c. Lodging $______000.00 per night x (1) person $______000.00 450.00 450.00 d. Registration Fees $______per person x (1) personMAIL IN $______e. Other costs (explain) ______$______000.00 ______TOTAL: ___730.50

8. I HEREBY REQUEST AN ADVANCE OF $______280.50 FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS TRIP.

Department Director Signature: *Employee Signatures:

9. Charges to be made to line item #______-______01 9111-848-117 which has a balance of $______7,558.02 as of this date. 10. This request is hereby APPROVED DENIED The Accounting Department is instructed to issue a check in the amount of $______as an advance expense. /S/ ______Finance Director C:\Documents and Settings\administrator\My Documents\Travel Request Form 2006.doc City of Brownsville, Texas Analysis of Meal & IE Per Diem Allowance

State and Local Law Enforcement Training Symposium

in New Braunfels TX 78130

From: 5/14/2017 8:00 AM to 5/19/2017 5:00 PM

The Daily Meal & IE for : New Braunfels TX is $51.00

Meal Per Diem Date First Day & Last Day at 75% of Daily Rate Total Daily Allowance Daily Rate

Sunday, May 14, 2017 Travel Date$51.00 0.75$ 38.25

Monday, May 15, 2017 $51.00 $ 51.00

Tuesday, May 16, 2017 $51.00 $ 51.00

Wednesday, May 17, 2017 $51.00 $ 51.00

Thursday, May 18, 2017 $51.00 $ 51.00

Friday, May 19, 2017 Return Date$51.00 0.75$ 38.25

Total Meal & IE Allowance 204.00$ 76.50 280.50

Nightly Lodging from: Sunday, May 14, 2017and check out is on Friday, May 19, 2017 Sunday, May 14, 2017 (First Day) and Friday, May 19, 2017 (Last Day) were traveling days

MODIFY ONLY THE ONES HIGHLIGHTED IN YELLOW CITY OF BROWNSVILLE TRAVEL REQUEST FORM

TO: FINANCE DIRECTOR DATE: ______04/24/2017

FROM: ______Orlando Rodriguez ______Police DEPARTMENT I hereby request authorization for travel, at City expense, for the following employee as follows:

______Juan A. Gaytan #6630 ______Detective EMPLOYEE NAME POSITION 1. Destination: ______New Braunfels, TX 2. Est. date and time leaving: ______05/14/2017 08:00 AM Est. date and time returning: ______05/19/2017 05:00 PM ___

3. Transportation mode: ✔ City Vehicle Private Vehicle Airplane (scheduled) No Transportation Cost 4. Purpose of Trip: To attend the "Death and Homicide Investigation"

6. Will any costs be paid by a grant or sponsor: YES NO✔ (List)______ REFER TO THE CITY’S TRAVEL EXPENSE POLICY FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING TRAVEL ON CITY BUSINESS.

7. Calculate costs on the space below: (Private vehicle mileage: @ the latest Federal Reimbursement Rate) Estimated Cost to the City: a. Transportation ______miles x 44.5 cents a mile for private vehicle (list other)______$______000.00 b. Meals: PER DIEM AS PER CITY TRAVEL EXPENSE POLICY [@ 75% FOR FIRST & LAST DAY OF TRAVEL] $ ______280.50 c. Lodging $______99.00 per night x (1) person $______559.35 450.00 450.00 d. Registration Fees $______per person x (1) personMAIL IN $______e. Other costs (explain) ______$______TOTAL: ___1,289.85

8. I HEREBY REQUEST AN ADVANCE OF $______839.85 FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS TRIP.

Department Director Signature: *Employee Signatures:

9. Charges to be made to line item #______-______01 9111-848-117 which has a balance of $______6,827.52 as of this date. 10. This request is hereby APPROVED DENIED The Accounting Department is instructed to issue a check in the amount of $______as an advance expense. /S/ ______Finance Director C:\Documents and Settings\administrator\My Documents\Travel Request Form 2006.doc City of Brownsville, Texas Analysis of Meal & IE Per Diem Allowance

State and Local Law Enforcement Training Symposium

in New Braunfels TX 78130

From: 5/14/2017 8:00 AM to 5/19/2017 5:00 PM

The Daily Meal & IE for : New Braunfels TX is $51.00

Meal Per Diem Date First Day & Last Day at 75% of Daily Rate Total Daily Allowance Daily Rate

Sunday, May 14, 2017 Travel Date$51.00 0.75$ 38.25

Monday, May 15, 2017 $51.00 $ 51.00

Tuesday, May 16, 2017 $51.00 $ 51.00

Wednesday, May 17, 2017 $51.00 $ 51.00

Thursday, May 18, 2017 $51.00 $ 51.00

Friday, May 19, 2017 Return Date$51.00 0.75$ 38.25

Total Meal & IE Allowance 204.00$ 76.50 280.50

Nightly Lodging from: Sunday, May 14, 2017and check out is on Friday, May 19, 2017 Sunday, May 14, 2017 (First Day) and Friday, May 19, 2017 (Last Day) were traveling days

MODIFY ONLY THE ONES HIGHLIGHTED IN YELLOW CITY OF BROWNSVILLE TRAVEL REQUEST FORM

TO: FINANCE DIRECTOR DATE: ______04/24/2017

FROM: ______Orlando Rodriguez ______Police DEPARTMENT I hereby request authorization for travel, at City expense, for the following employee as follows:

______Gilbert Uviedo #4480 ______Detective EMPLOYEE NAME POSITION 1. Destination: ______New Braunfels, TX 2. Est. date and time leaving: ______05/14/2017 08:00 AM Est. date and time returning: ______05/19/2017 05:00 PM ___

3. Transportation mode: ✔ City Vehicle Private Vehicle Airplane (scheduled) No Transportation Cost 4. Purpose of Trip: To attend the "Death and Homicide Investigation"

6. Will any costs be paid by a grant or sponsor: YES NO✔ (List)______ REFER TO THE CITY’S TRAVEL EXPENSE POLICY FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING TRAVEL ON CITY BUSINESS.

8. I HEREBY REQUEST AN ADVANCE OF $______280.50 FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS TRIP.

Department Director Signature: *Employee Signatures:

9. Charges to be made to line item #______-______01 9111-848-117 which has a balance of $______5,537.67 as of this date. 10. This request is hereby APPROVED DENIED The Accounting Department is instructed to issue a check in the amount of $______as an advance expense. /S/ ______Finance Director C:\Documents and Settings\administrator\My Documents\Travel Request Form 2006.doc City of Brownsville, Texas Analysis of Meal & IE Per Diem Allowance

State and Local Law Enforcement Training Symposium

in New Braunfels TX 78130

From: 5/14/2017 8:00 AM to 5/19/2017 5:00 PM

The Daily Meal & IE for : New Braunfels TX is $51.00

Meal Per Diem Date First Day & Last Day at 75% of Daily Rate Total Daily Allowance Daily Rate

Sunday, May 14, 2017 Travel Date$51.00 0.75$ 38.25

Monday, May 15, 2017 $51.00 $ 51.00

Tuesday, May 16, 2017 $51.00 $ 51.00

Wednesday, May 17, 2017 $51.00 $ 51.00

Thursday, May 18, 2017 $51.00 $ 51.00

Friday, May 19, 2017 Return Date$51.00 0.75$ 38.25

Total Meal & IE Allowance 204.00$ 76.50 280.50

Nightly Lodging from: Sunday, May 14, 2017and check out is on Friday, May 19, 2017 Sunday, May 14, 2017 (First Day) and Friday, May 19, 2017 (Last Day) were traveling days

MODIFY ONLY THE ONES HIGHLIGHTED IN YELLOW CITY OF BROWNSVILLE TRAVEL REQUEST FORM

TO: FINANCE DIRECTOR DATE: ______04/24/2017

FROM: ______Orlando Rodriguez ______Police DEPARTMENT I hereby request authorization for travel, at City expense, for the following employee as follows:

______Hugo D. Valdez #6631 ______Detective EMPLOYEE NAME POSITION 1. Destination: ______New Braunfels, TX 2. Est. date and time leaving: ______05/14/2017 08:00 AM Est. date and time returning: ______05/19/2017 05:00 PM ___

3. Transportation mode: ✔ City Vehicle Private Vehicle Airplane (scheduled) No Transportation Cost 4. Purpose of Trip: To attend the "Death and Homicide Investigation"

6. Will any costs be paid by a grant or sponsor: YES NO✔ (List)______ REFER TO THE CITY’S TRAVEL EXPENSE POLICY FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING TRAVEL ON CITY BUSINESS.

7. Calculate costs on the space below: (Private vehicle mileage: @ the latest Federal Reimbursement Rate) Estimated Cost to the City: a. Transportation ______miles x 44.5 cents a mile for private vehicle (list other)______$______000.00 b. Meals: PER DIEM AS PER CITY TRAVEL EXPENSE POLICY [@ 75% FOR FIRST & LAST DAY OF TRAVEL] $ ______280.50 c. Lodging $______99.00 per night x (1) person $______559.35 450.00 450.00 d. Registration Fees $______per person x (1) personMAIL IN $______e. Other costs (explain) ______GAS $______132.00 ______TOTAL: ___1421.85

8. I HEREBY REQUEST AN ADVANCE OF $______971.85 FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS TRIP.

Department Director Signature: *Employee Signatures:

9. Charges to be made to line item #______-______01 9111-848-117 which has a balance of $______4,807.17 as of this date. 10. This request is hereby APPROVED DENIED The Accounting Department is instructed to issue a check in the amount of $______as an advance expense. /S/ ______Finance Director C:\Documents and Settings\administrator\My Documents\Travel Request Form 2006.doc City of Brownsville, Texas Analysis of Meal & IE Per Diem Allowance

State and Local Law Enforcement Training Symposium

in New Braunfels TX 78130

From: 5/14/2017 8:00 AM to 5/19/2017 5:00 PM

The Daily Meal & IE for : New Braunfels TX is $51.00

Meal Per Diem Date First Day & Last Day at 75% of Daily Rate Total Daily Allowance Daily Rate

Sunday, May 14, 2017 Travel Date$51.00 0.75$ 38.25

Monday, May 15, 2017 $51.00 $ 51.00

Tuesday, May 16, 2017 $51.00 $ 51.00

Wednesday, May 17, 2017 $51.00 $ 51.00

Thursday, May 18, 2017 $51.00 $ 51.00

Friday, May 19, 2017 Return Date$51.00 0.75$ 38.25

Total Meal & IE Allowance 204.00$ 76.50 280.50

Nightly Lodging from: Sunday, May 14, 2017and check out is on Friday, May 19, 2017 Sunday, May 14, 2017 (First Day) and Friday, May 19, 2017 (Last Day) were traveling days

MODIFY ONLY THE ONES HIGHLIGHTED IN YELLOW Death and Homicide Scene Assessment & Reconstruction Course Objectives Continued Public Agency Autoerotic Death Investigations: In this course of instruction, participants will be provided cases of autoerotic activity and the necessary steps to determine PAID STANDARD the manner of death . PRESORTED PERMIT NO.PERMIT 1547 INDIANAPOLIS, IN Management of Case Information: Violent crime investigations, when POSTAGE & FEES Training Council properly conducted, generate a lot of information that becomes data in the case file. This data must be properly managed to ensure all investigative steps are Mark Waterfill, President completed, evidence gathered is sent for forensic examination,. Every Crime Scene Tells a Story Each death scene presents itself differently, and to that end, it is important to identify the issue in each case. Is this scene a homicide, suicide, accident, or National Criminal Justice natural death? If the scene is determined to be a homicide investigation, does the evidence tell the story of a cold blooded, premeditated murder, or a killing as a Public Safety Continuing Education ® result of a momentary loss of control during a heated argument? The homicide and death scene investigator should have the ability to recognize evidence or Sponsored By: information to determine the manner of death and to support findings regarding culpability. Case slides will be used to demonstrate examples of scene evidence that may be important in demonstrating culpable mental states and manner of Comal County Sheriff’s Office death. New Braunfels, Texas Evidence vs Information Crime scene investigators examine crime scenes in search of evidence, which TCOLE CREDIT WILL BE GIVEN EACH ATTENDEE has taken on a context of being affiliated with something that is scientific in nature, such as fingerprints, bullets, bloodstains, or other biological material. Recognizing Training Seminar and properly collecting scientific evidence is obviously important in any death investigation. Information however, can come in many forms and is not 5 Day necessarily limited to scientific evidence. The available avenues in which to uncover evidence, as well as information important to the investigation will be discussed in detail. Death and Homicide Self Inflicted Deaths This section addresses scenes involving suicide, asphyxia, and accidental deaths. Emphasis will be placed on key scene evidence typically found at scenes of self Investigation: inflicted deaths, which support investigative findings. Detailed examples of evidence that should be noted and documented at scenes involving self inflicted Scene deaths will be presented. Investigating Defined Murders Assessment & Reconstruction Investigating defined murders such as domestic violence murders or child murders can present unique circumstances, and should be understood and Instructors: addressed. Murders occurring within the home are often the result of prolonged Wayne Sheppard Wayne Sheppard assists local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies in areas such as issues and go undetected by friends, neighbors, and extended family members. violent crime analysis, case consultations and investigative assistance as requested by law “Traditional” scientific evidence such as DNA or fingerprint evidence are often enforcement in the United States and abroad. He is an international lecturer on behavioral crime

® scene assessments and murder and rape typologies and has conducted research in the areas of times less probative in murders occurring within the home, since there is a serial homicide and child homicides. legitimate reason to find that type of evidence relating to both victims and Mr. Sheppard is a retired member of the Pennsylvania State Police where he held a number of perpetrators in the residence that they both lawfully occupy. The crime scene investigative and supervisory positions. Prior to his retirement, he was the supervisor of the Criminal Investigation Assessment Unit, where he was responsible for the investigation and investigator should be aware of other avenues in which to find information coordination of psychosexual homicide, serial rape, and other behaviorally based crimes regarding the events leading up to the death. Techniques and suggestions will be occurring in Pennsylvania, also, the supervisor of the Missing Persons Unit where he provided investigative assistance for law enforcement in missing and sexually exploited children cases, presented detailing methods in which to recover evidence that is specific and and the Amber Alert Coordinator where he created and implemented the Pennsylvania Amber probative to these types of murder investigations. Alert Program for Pennsylvania. He is the past Vice-President of the Pennsylvania Homicide Investigators Association, Virginia Investigations involving multiple deaths can also present unique circumstances. Homicide Investigators Association, and past board member of the Attorney General’s Legal/ Cases involving mass murders and serial killers will be referenced to explain the Medical Advisory Board on Elder Abuse. unique challenges that occur during such cases. Among the issues presented will After his retirement, Mr. Sheppard held the position as the Associate Director of Training and Outreach for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. be sustained presence at the scene, handling mass amounts of physical evidence, utilizing specialized resources and personnel, using advanced Tom Martin

equipment, and dealing with the media. New Braunfels, Texas New York State Police (Retired) y y Tom Martin is a career crime scene investigator, retiring from the New York State Blood As Evidence Police after 22 years of service. As the senior investigator in charge of the forensic crime Blood found at crimes scenes or on victims, suspects, or witnesses (clothing or scene unit, Tom holds several certifications, and regularly provides expert forensic person) should be considered significant evidence and should be treated as such testimony in various state and federal courts. Tom’s training and experience encompass several fields of expertise, including: forensic when documenting, collecting and preserving. Before blood evidence can be crime scene processing, latent print processing and identification, blood stain pattern properly analyzed, it needs to be properly documented. The field investigator analysis, forensic composite art, excavation of human remains, forensic entomology should also be able to identify different types of blood stains and understand how collection, digital imaging technology and photo enhancement. He has served as a consultant for National Institute of Justice, and is currently a member of the National each stain lends information surrounding the blood letting event. This section of Institute of Justice’s Technical Working Groups for Sensor and Surveillance and General the training will describe different types of bloodstains frequently encountered at Forensics Technology. blood letting crime scenes. Tom is a nationally recognized speaker who has instructed at numerous forensic training seminars across the United States, including the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, Ballistic Evidence - Shooting Reconstruction The National Institute of Justice Annual Conferences and Technology Fairs, and the Ballistic evidence may provide valuable scene reconstruction information. A Smithsonian Institute. Tom is a faculty member of the National College of District Attorneys general overview of shooting incident reconstruction will be presented. Several and a former instructor for the International Association of Chiefs of Police, (IACP). He has lectured, on several occasions in Washington, D.C., providing presentations to executive components of shooting reconstruction including shell casing locations, projectile officials of the National Institute of Justice and members of the United States Congress. trajectories, gunshot residue, particle spread patterns, and bullet wound classifications will all be presented. Training Council Public Agency 5235 Decatur Blvd Indianapolis, Indiana 46241 Phone: 1-800-365-0119 Fax: 317-821-5096 Email: [email protected] Visit us on the Web at: www.patc.com & 19,2017 15, 16, 17, 18 May NOTE: THIS TRAINING INCLUDES VERY GRAPHIC CRIME SCENE May 15, 16, 17, 18 & 19, 2017 IMAGES FROM ACTUAL CASES. New Braunfels, Texas Register online at: www.patc.com 5 Day Death and Homicide Investigation: Seminar Agenda 3 Ways to Register for a Seminar! 5 Day Death and Homicide Investigation: Scene Assessment & Reconstruction 1. Register Online at www.patc.com — Yellow link in upper left corner Scene Assessment & Reconstruction 2. Fax Form to Public Agency Training Council FAX: 1-317-821-5096 Course Objectives: May 15, 16, 17, 18 & 19, 2017 • New Braunfels, Texas 3. Mail Form to This intensive training module is for anyone who will be responding to death Public Agency Training Council scenes; including patrol officers, detectives, supervisors, medical examiner 5235 Decatur Blvd investigators, and lab personnel. Monday, May 15, 2017 Indianapolis, Indiana 46241 The course will culminate in case practicums in order for the participants to demonstrate their proficiency. Students will be given the information, knowledge and skills necessary to investigate and interpret homicide and questioned death scenes. 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Registration *NEW Federal ID# 47-4078912 *NEW

Through the use of lecture, case history and photo and video demonstrations, 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Introductions and Course Overview attendees will be provided the basic skills of homicide and questioned death scene 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Homicide & Violent Crime Behaviors * * * Pre-payment is not required to register * * * investigations; to include bloodstain pattern recognition, ballistics and trajectory as 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Homicide Victimology evidence, scenes involving self inflicted deaths, scenes involving child deaths, scenes Upon receiving your registration we will send an invoice to the department or agency . involving domestic violence related homicides, key objectives for presenting cases in 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch (On Your Own) Checks, Claim Forms, Purchase Orders should be made payable to: court, and some of the technology available for obtaining and displaying information.. 1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Suspect / Offender Checklist Public Agency Training Council Emphasis will be placed on specific observations to be made and documented, as well 2:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Crimes Scene Observations - Investigative Assessment as specific evidence needed by the medical examiner and the lead homicide detective Process If you have any questions please call for inclusion in the case files. Instruction will include the proper collection of data and 317-821-5085 (Indianapolis) appropriate measurements for proper case documentation and subsequent event 800-365-0119 (Outside Indianapolis) reconstruction. Techniques for preparing for court testimony will also be covered. Tuesday, May 16, 2017 Seminar Title: Death and Homicide Investigation: Homicide & Violent Crime Behaviors: Over the past three decades, research into 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Sexual Deviancy - A Laypersons Understanding of the Scene Assessment and Reconstruction Seminar ID violent crime behaviors has proven to be extremely helpful to investigators when trying to piece together “why” individuals fall victim to violent crime. Role It Plays in Violent Crime Analysis Instructor: Wayne Sheppard and Tom Martin #14728 Homicide Victimology: One of the most important, yet often over looked steps 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Time Line Development an investigator can take to solving a homicide or violent crime is the development of 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Role of Fantasy in Violent Crime Seminar Location: Comal County Sheriff’s Office 3005 West San Antonio Street Victimology. Often found within this information is “why” the person fell victim at the 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch (On Your Own) hands of an offender and “who” is the offender. New Braunfels, Texas 78130 Suspect/Offender Checklist: As with Victimology, important to the investigation 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Offender Profiles and an additional key step to solving the case is the gathering of any and all 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Undetermined and Homicide Investigations When: May 15, 16, 17, 18 & 19, 2017 information about the suspect or offender. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Case Management Registration Time: 8:00 A.M. (May 15, 2017) Crime Scene Observations - Investigative Assessment Process: Interactions Note: Identify with PATC to receive between victims and offenders during the commission of a crime can hold many clues Hotel Reservations: Hampton Inn Wednesday, May 17, 2017 discounted room rates for law enforcement investigators. By assessing those crime behaviors in stages, 575 Hwy 46 South investigators are provided a clear picture of not only “what” happened, but most New Braunfels, Texas 78130 importantly “why” it happened. Achieving an understanding of “why” it happened 8:00a.m - 9:30a.m. Introduction to Homicide and Death Scene Investigation 1-830-608-0123 moves the investigator ever so closer as to “who” committed the crime. $99.00 Single or Double (plus tax) 9:30a.m. - 10:45a.m. Crime Scene Investigation – “The 80 Yard March” Dotted LineCut Along Time Line Development: A critical step in the investigation is the development of a time line of the victim and if known, suspect or offender. Through the use of 10:45a.m.-12:00p.m. The Role of Physical Evidence Registration Fee: $450.00 Includes Hand-outs, Death and Homicide Investigation computer technology, proper documentation of pre crime, crime and post crime actions 12:00p.m.-1:00p.m. Lunch (On Your Own) Scene Assessment and Reconstruction Manual, Coffee Breaks, of the victim and suspect/offender become a key part of the investigative case file that 1:00p.m - 3:00p.m. Prosecuting Homicide Cases and Certificate of Completion. is utilized by investigators and prosecutors at time of trial. 3:00p.m. - 3:30p.m. Collecting Information Necessary for Reconstruction Sexual Deviancy - the Role It Plays in Homicide and Violent Crime: The Names of Attendees 1. 3:30p.m. - 5:00p.m. Investigating Defined Death Scenes participants will be provided an overview of various deviant behaviors and how it affects the investigative steps to be taken in solving violent crime. Additionally, the participants 2. will be taught how to document this information in affidavits in support of execution of Thursday, May 18, 2017 search warrants. 3. The Role of Fantasy Homicides: In many cases, particularly crimes with a sexual component, the acting out by an offender towards an unsuspecting victim can be 8:00a.m - 9:00a.m. Use of Tablets to Facilitate Homicide and Death Scene influenced by his or her fantasies. In this course of instruction, the participants will Investigations 4. learn how fantasy removes the “guilt factor” of the offender and thus allow him or her to 9:00a.m. - 12:00p.m. Investigating Self Inflicted Deaths commit violent crimes. 12:00p.m - 1:00p.m. Lunch (On Your Own) Agency Organized and Disorganized Crime Scenes: Just as not all criminals are alike, 1:00p.m. - 2:00p.m. Introduction to Bloodstain Pattern Analysis neither are crime scenes. The nature and manner of the offense and the demonstrated 2:00p.m - 3:00p.m. Introduction to Shooting Scene Reconstruction Invoice To Attn: behaviors of the offenders left at the scene provide clues as to the offender. (Must Be Completed) Offender Profiles: Through the research, we know that certain offenders commit 3:00p.m.- 5:00p.m. Post Mortem Exams - Autopsy certain violent crimes in the same manner but for different reasons. Address Long Term Unsolved Homicide Cases: The investigative steps outlined throughout this course of instruction applies not only to incidents of violent crime that Friday, May 19, 2017 City State Zip has just occurred, but also to long term unsolved cases as well. Undetermined and Homicide Investigations: This session focuses on the 8:00a.m. –10:30a.m. Managing Large Scale Investigations: Serial Killers and Email criminal investigative process and the application of the victim and offender to move Mass Murders the status of a death investigation from the unknown to the known, thereby providing case resolution. 10:30a.m - 12:00p.m. Murder as an Action Phone NOTE: THIS TRAINING INCLUDES VERY GRAPHIC CRIME SCENE IMAGES FROM ACTUAL CASES. 12:00 p.m. Certificate Presentation Fax

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Submit AGENDA REQUEST FORM Item Number: ______PUBLIC WORKS DPT SANTANA TORRES COMMISSION MEETING DATE: _5/2/17______DEPT: ______CONTACT______

__✔ Action __✔ Consent

Brieef Description of Agenda Item: Consideration and consent to authorize Martino Trevino (Public Works Superintendent), Carol Vasquez (Env. Compliance Manager) and Jose Figueroa (Env. Coordinator) to attend the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Trade Fair and Conference in Austin, Texas on May 15-17, 2017.

Comments: ______

CITY ATTORNEY: Date Reviewed: ______BBy: ______ Comments: ______

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: (Write in advisory board or committee name and recommendation if applicable) University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley Storm Water Task Force

CityManagerApproval

______ Date:______

CSForm002–10/2015

Submit AGENDA REQUEST FORM Item Number: ______Police Department Orlando Rodriguez, Chief of Police COMMISSION MEETING DATE: _5/2/17______DEPT: ______CONTACT______

__✔ Action __✔ Consent

Brieef Description of Agenda Item: Consideration and ACTION on Resolution Number 2017-027, to approve a grant application to the Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority and to accept the terms and conditions of said grant.

FINANCIAL: Budgeted Y / N Matching Funds Required Y / N If yes, how mu REVIEWING DEPARTMENNTS ONLY FINANCE DEPARTMENT: Date Reviewed: ______BBy: ______Comments: ______

PURCHASING DEPARTMENT: Date Reviewed: ______BBy: ______

Comments: ______

CITY ATTORNEY: Date Reviewed: ______BBy: ______

Comments: ______

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: (Write in advisory board or committee name and recommendation if applicable)

CityManagerApproval

______Date:______

CSForm002–10/2015

Resolution No. 2017‐027

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BROWNSVILLE, TO APPROVE APPLICATION TO THE AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY AND THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY GRANT APPLICATION AND TO ACCEPT THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE GRANT APPLICATION.

WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Texas Revised Civil Statutes Article 4413(37) and Texas Administrative Code Title 43; Part 3; Chapter 57, entities are eligible to receive grants from the Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority to provide financial support to law enforcement agencies for economic automobile theft enforcement teams and to combat motor vehicle burglary in the jurisdiction; and

WHEREAS, this grant program will assist this jurisdiction to combat motor vehicle burglary and theft; and

WHEREAS, the City of Brownsville has agreed that in the event of loss or misuse of the grant funds, the City of Brownsville assures that the grant funds will be returned in full to the Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED and ordered that Charlie Cabler, City Manager, of the City of Brownsville is designated as the Authorized Official to apply for, accept, decline, modify, or cancel the grant application for the Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority Grant Program and all other necessary documents to accept said grant; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Henry Etheridge, Commander, is designated as the Program Director and Pete Gonzalez, Chief Financial Officer, is designated as the Financial Officer for this grant.

Adopted this ______day of ______, 2017.

______Antonio Martinez Mayor

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Submit AGENDA REQUEST FORM Item Number: ______City Manager's Office Michael L. Lopez COMMISSION MEETING DATE: _5/2/17______DEPT: ______CONTACT______

__✔ Action __ Consent

Brieef Description of Agenda Item: Consideration and ACTION to appoint or re-appoint four (4) members to the Brownsville Beautification Committee (BBC).

Comments: ______

CITY ATTORNEY: Date Reviewed: ______BBy: ______ Comments: ______

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: (Write in advisory board or committee name and recommendation if applicable)

CityManagerApproval

______ Date:______

CSForm002–10/2015 Ordinance Number: Board Name: Meeting Date: 91‐1234 Brownsville Beautification Committee First Wednesday of every month Amended 2001‐1234‐A

Composition: 11 members Term of Office: two (2) year term Eligible for Willing Staff Residing Present Board Members Term Appointed Expires Re‐Appt to Serve Recommendation Serving on Other City Boards District (Y/N) (Y/N) (Y/N) Term of Commissioner Rose Gowen Office Renee Sanchez (Chair) 2nd 2 yr. 3 09/13/2016 09/13/2018 term Joe Lee Rubio 2nd 2 yr. 4 03/17/2015 03/17/2017 N term Rose Timmer 2nd 2 yr. 3 03/17/2015 03/17/2017 N term Mimosa Flores 1st 2 yr. 2 09/15/2015 09/15/2017 term Laura Dominguez 1st 2 yr. 4 09/13/2016 09/13/2018 term Monica Deiterman 1st 2 yr 3 04/07/2015 04/07/2017 term Amy Frazier 1st 2 yr. 1 09/13/2016 09/13/2018 term Jimmy Paz 1st yr. 1 04/07/2015 04/17/2017 Y Y term Carol De Moss 1st 2 yr. 4 09/15/2015 09/15/2017 term Gonzalo Pena, III 2nd 2 yr. 4 09/13/2016 09/13/2018 term APPLICATIONS ON FILE ‐ PROSPECTIVE BOARD MEMBERS ‐ CANNOT SERVE ON MORE THAN 2 BOARDS Eligible for Staff Residing Applicants Serving on Other City Boards Re‐Appt Recommendation Areas of Interest District (Y/N) (Y/N) Chloe Dotson 3

Kevin Barajas 4

Oscar Zertuche 4

BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE

AUTHORITY FOR CREATION AND OPERATION: The Beautification Committee was created by Ordinance No. 91-1234, amending Chapter 26 the Code of Ordinances by adding Article X, establishing a Beautification Committee, and amended by Ordinance No. 2001-1234-A.

COMPOSITION: The Committee shall consist of eleven (11) members:  One (1) City Commissioner to serve during the Commissioners term of office  One (1) member from the Tourism Industry  One (1) member from Chamber of Commerce  One (1) member from the Brownsville Natural Resources Committee  and seven (7) additional citizens

METHOD OF APPOINTMENT: Each member shall be appointed by the City Commission.

TERMS OF OFFICE: Each appointed member shall serve a two (2) year term, and the City Commissioner shall serve during the term of office. No voting member may be appointed to more than two (2) consecutive terms full or partial. Said limitation shall not apply to City Commissioner representative.

GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES: The purpose of the committee shall be to: A. Prepare a Five (5) Year Plan for the Beautification of the City through planting and landscaping; and present it to the City Commission prior to July 31 of each year. B. Develop an Annual Plan outlining the Committee’s recommendations for the upcoming fiscal year and present it to the City Commission prior to July 31 of each year. C. Perform any additional City Beautification duties as determined by the City Commission.

MEETING TIME AND PLACE: The Beautification Committee shall meet the first Wednesday of every month, at 12:00p.m., at different locations.

A quorum consists of six (6) voting members.

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Submit AGENDA REQUEST FORM Item Number: ______ENGINEERING CARLOS LASTRA, P.E. COMMISSION MEETING DATE: _5/2/17______DEPT: ______CONTACT______

AGENDA Select One: Executive Session Workshop Presentation Agenda Ordinance (Citty Attorney Only) __✔ Public Hearing _✔_ First Reading Time needed: ______Time Needed: ______Time Needed: ______Contracct __ Second Reading Action Item: ______Grant

__✔ Action __ Consent

Brieef Description of Agenda Item: PUBLIC HEARING and ACTION on FIRST READING on ORDINANCE NUMBER 2017-1625: To authorize the City Manager to abandon and close a portion of a 18' alley adjacent to Lots 21 and 22 of Block 4 of Riverside Park Addition.

Comments: ______

CITY ATTORNEY: Date Reviewed: ______BBy: ______ Comments: ______

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: (Write in advisory board or committee name and recommendation if applicable) The City of Brownsville will obtain fair market value in the amount of $3,780.00 for the alley to be abandoned and closed as determined by an independent appraiser. The City of Brownsville will retain an utility easement over the entire alley to be abandoned. Approval is recommended.

CityManagerApproval

______ Date:______

CSForm002–10/2015 ORDINANCE NO. 2017-1625

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ABANDON AND CLOSE A 18’ ALLEY ADJACENT TO LOTS TWENTY-ONE (21) AND TWENTY-TWO (22), BLOCK 4, RIVERSIDE PARK ADDITION, IN THE CITY OF BROWNSVILLE, CAMERON COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP RECORDED IN VOLUME 8, PAGE 4, MAP RECORDS OF CAMERON COUNTY, TEXAS

WHEREAS, the City of Brownsville is a home-rule city incorporated under and operating under the general laws of this State; and

WHEREAS, Texas Transportation Code Chap. 311.007, as amended, authorized any such city or town to vacate, abandon, and close any street, alley or easement in such city or town; and

WHEREAS, Walter Roy Morton, property owner adjoining the alley described above, has petitioned the Brownsville City Commission to abandon and close said 18’ alley adjacent to lots Twenty-One (21) and Twenty-Two (22), Block 4, Riverside Park Addition, in the City of Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas, according to the map recorded in Volume 8, Page 4, Map Records of Cameron County, Texas;

WHEREAS, Walter Roy Morton has agreed to pay adequate consideration in the amount of $3,780.00 for the alley to be abandoned and closed, as determined by an independent certified appraiser, and with said alley described in exhibits A & B attached to this ordinance;

WHEREAS, the City Commission believes and so finds that it would serve the best interest of the City of Brownsville, Texas, to abandon and close said 18’ alley (exhibits A & B) for adequate consideration to be paid in the amount of $3,780.00 to the City of Brownsville by Walter Roy Morton. The City of Brownsville will retain an utility easement over the entire property to be abandoned and closed;

WHEREAS, the City Commission called a public hearing on the proposed closing and abandonment of said 18’ alley, to be held in the Commission Chamber at City Hall.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF BROWNSVILLE:

Section 1. Under and by virtue of the powers vested in it by the Constitution and laws of the State of Texas, hereby abandons and closes a 18’ alley adjacent to lots Twenty-One (21) and Twenty-Two (22), Block 4, Riverside Park Addition, in the City of Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas, according to the map recorded in Volume 8, Page 4, Map Records of Cameron County, Texas, and more fully described in exhibits A & B attached to this ordinance.

Section 2. The City Commission finds and declares that it is in the best interest of all the citizens of the City of Brownsville that said 18’ alley be abandoned and closed.

Section 3. That the City of Brownsville, Texas, hereby expressly reserves and retains an utility easement over the entire alley to be abandoned and closed (exhibits A & B) for utility purposes located over, under and across said 18’ alley to be abandoned and closed which it now has, together with the right of ingress thereto and to replace any and all pipelines, electric lines, gas lines, sewer lines, and all other facilities relating to or connected with said 18’ alley for utility purposes, as aforesaid.

Section 4. Said 18’ alley is not needed for public purposes, except for the retained easement as described in Section 3, and it is in the public interest of the City of Brownsville to close and abandon said 18’ alley (exhibits A & B) in exchange for consideration totaling $3,780.00 to be paid to the City of Brownsville by Walter Roy Morton, adjacent property owner. The abandonment provided herein shall extend only to the public right, title and easement in and to the tract of land described in this ordinance and shall be construed only to that interest the governing body of the City of Brownsville may legally and lawfully abandon.

Section 5. That Charlie Cabler, City Manager, is hereby authorized and directed to convey by quitclaim deed all of the interest of the City of Brownsville in and to said 18’ alley (exhibits A & B), except for the retained easement over the entire portion of alley to be abandoned and closed as described in Section 3 of this ordinance as per exhibits set forth as A & B, attached to this ordinance.

Section 6. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its final passage, approval, and publication, as provided by the Charter of the City of Brownsville and the laws of the State of Texas.

INTRODUCED AND PASSED to the First Reading on the ______day of ______, 2017.

Passed to the Second and Final Reading and Approved on this the______day of ______, 2017.

______Antonio “Tony” Martinez Mayor Attest:

______Michael Lopez City Secretary

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

______City Attorney

NOTICE OF CONFIDENTIALITY RIGHTS: IF YOU ARE A NATURAL PERSON, YOU MAY REMOVE OR STRIKE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FROM THIS INSTRUMENT BEFORE IT IS FILED FOR RECORD IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS: YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OR YOU DRIVER’S LICENSE NUMBER

QUIT CLAIM DEED

THE STATE OF TEXAS §

§ KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS COUNTY OF CAMERON §

That the CITY OF BROWNSVILLE 1001 E. Elizabeth Street, Brownsville, Texas

78520, of Cameron County, GRANTOR, for and in consideration of the sum of TEN

AND NO/100 ($10.00) DOLLARS and other valuable consideration to it in hand paid by

WALTER ROY MORTON, 774 Central Boulevard, Brownsville, Cameron County,

Texas 78520, GRANTEE (whether one or more), the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged and confessed, has quitclaimed, and by these presents does quitclaim unto

WALTER ROY MORTON, his heirs, successors and assigns, all of its right, title and interest in and to the following 18’ alley described as a 2,250 square feet tract of land and located adjacent to lots Twenty-One (21) and Twenty-Two (22), Block 4, Riverside Park

Addition, in the City of Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas, according to the map recorded in Volume 8, Page 4, Map Records of Cameron County, Texas, and as described in exhibits “A” & “B” attached to this document. The City of Brownsville will retain an utility easement over the entire 18’ alley to be abandoned as described above, and with said tract of land situated in Cameron County, Texas, to wit:

TO HAVE AND TO HOLD all of its right, title, and interest in and to the above described property and premises unto the said

GRANTEE. In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, WITNESS, my hand, on this

______day of ______, 2017.

BY: CITY OF BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS

______Charlie Cabler, City Manager

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

STATE OF TEXAS

COUNTY OF CAMERON

BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared Charlie Cabler, City Manager of the City of Brownsville, Texas, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same as the act and deed of the City of Brownsville for the purposes and consideration therein expressed and in the capacity therein stated.

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE on this the______day ______, 2017

By:______Notary Public, State of Texas

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City of Brownsville PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD IS DESIGNATED FOR HEARING CONCERNS REGARDING CITY OF BROWNSVILLE PUBLIC POLICY OR CITY OF BROWNSVILLE BUSINESS THAT IS NOT ON THE AGENDA.

● DO NOT REQUEST A PUBLIC COMMENT FORM IF YOUR COMMENT DEALS WITH ANY ITEM ON THE AGENDA OR A PUBLIC HEARING ITEM ON THE AGENDA.

● THE “PUBLIC COMMENT FORM” IS DESIGNATED FOR SPEAKERS TO BE RECOGNIZED AND ADDRESS THE COMMISSION ON A SUBJECT THAT IS NOT AN AGENDA ITEM OR A PUBLIC HEARING. ● ADDRESS THE COMMISSION AS A WHOLE – DO NOT DIRECT YOUR COMMENTS TO ANY INDIVIDUAL MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION.  THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD IS A TOTAL OF 15 MINUTES.  THERE IS A THREE (3)‐MINUTE TIME LIMIT PER SPEAKER.  NO FORMAL ACTION CAN BE TAKEN.  FOR THE RECORD, THE SPEAKER MUST IDENTIFY BY NAME BEFORE SPEAKING.  “PUBLIC COMMENT FORMS” ARE LOCATED ON THE SECOND FLOOR AT THE DESK OF CITY SECRETARY STAFF IN THE COMMISSION CHAMBERS (on the day of the meeting).

● “PUBLIC COMMENT FORMS” ARE NOT RESERVED FOR ANYONE.  “PUBLIC COMMENT FORMS” Must be filled out and presented to THE CITY SECRETARY STAFF NO LATER THAN 6:00 P.M. TO BE RECOGNIZED.

 “PUBLIC COMMENT FORMS” ARE NOT ACCEPTED AFTER 6:00 P.M.

 POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS ARE NOT CONDUCTED DURING THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD. [For further information, contact The Office of the City Secretary at 548‐6001]

PRESENTATIONS: PERSONS/GROUPS SCHEDULED TO CONDUCT A PRESENTATION OR DISTRIBUTING HANDOUTS ASSOCIATED WITH A PRESENTATION TO THE COMMISSION MUST PROVIDE A COPY OF SAME TO THE CITY SECRETARY FOR THE RECORD.

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Submit AGENDA REQUEST FORM Item Number: ______Brownsville Metro Norma H. Zamora COMMISSION MEETING DATE: _5/2/17______DEPT: ______CONTACT______

AGENDA Select One: Executive Session Workshop Presentation Agenda Ordinance (Citty Attorney Only) __ Public Hearing __ First Reading Time needed: ______Time Needed: ______Time Needed: ______✔ Contracct __ Second Reading Action Item: ______✔ Grant

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Brieef Description of Agenda Item: Consideration and Action to approve Resolution Number 2017 - 039 authorizing the City Manager to file an application with the Federal Transit Administration, an operating administration of the Unites States Department of Transportation, for federal transportation assistance authorized by Section 5307 and Section 5339, United States Code, and other federal statutes administered by the Federal Transit Administration and to execute the grant agreement, if awarded.

Comments: ______

CITY ATTORNEY: Date Reviewed: ______BBy: ______ Comments: ______

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: (Write in advisory board or committee name and recommendation if applicable) Attached is the resolution, memo with grant breakdown, grant application, and public notices.

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To: Charlie Cabler, City Manager CC: Pete Gonzalez, Deputy City Manager Michael Lopez, Assistant City Manager Lupe Granado, Finance Director From: Norma Zamora, Director Date: April 24, 2017

Re: Resolution Number 2017 - 039 authorizing the filing of applications with the Federal Transit Administration, an operating authority of the United State Department of Transportation

Please place the aforementioned item on the City Commission agenda for Tuesday, May 02, 2017. Brownsville Metro is requesting consideration and action for the City Manager to file the Fiscal Year 2017 grant application with the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), for the Section 5307 and Section 5339 funds. With City approval, we seek to execute these grant agreements if awarded. The resolution and grant applications are attached to this memo.

Partial funding for the 5307 Urbanized Area Formula Grant was released in March 2017. This funding is given to public transportation systems based off of a formula. It provides assistance in operating, capital, preventive maintenance, and planning costs. During this round of funding, Brownsville Metro is seeking 5307 funding for capital items (preventive maintenance) and operating assistance.

5307 – 2017 Partial 7/12 Funding Breakdown Description Match Local Federal Total

Capital Items 80/20 $143,554 $574,216 $717,769

Preventive Maintenance

Operating Assistance 80/20 $861,322 $861,322 $1,722,644

Total $1,004,876 $1,435,538 $2,440,413

755 International Boulevard, Brownsville, Texas 78520 Telephone: 956-541-4881 Fax: 956-574-6675 bmetro.cob.us Brownsville Metro has been receiving Section 5307 for many years. Below is a breakdown of the federal amount received in the past:

5307- 5 Year Funding 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 FULL(est.) $ 3,010,358 $2,404,898 $2,454,109 $2,426,480 $2,498,605 2,460,922

Brownsville Metro is applying for a total of $1,435,538 in partial (7/12 allocation) federal funding.

Furthermore, the FTA released partial apportionment funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation, for the Section 5339 Program, Bus and Bus Facilities, to use in the acquisition of a transit vehicle. Below is a breakdown for FY 2017:

5339- 2017 PARTIAL 7/12 Funding Breakdown Capital 85/15 Fed: $131,376 Local: $23,184 Total: $154,560

Below is a breakdown of the federal amount received for the past three years:

5339 – 3 Year FTA Funding 2014 2015 2016 2017 FULL projection $246,239 $243,337 $228,019 $225,216

This Program authorizes Federal financial assistance for the acquisition of bus and bus facilities. The FTA apportions the funds annually based on an administrative formula. Brownsville Metro is applying for a total of $131,376 in partial federal funding. In order to purchase 1 transit vehicle, Brownsville Metro must accumulate two years of federal funding to cover its costs, estimated at $390,961.

The City is required to provide an opportunity for public to comment on the proposed programs and performance of Brownsville Metro. A public hearing notice that included the proposed program of projects was published in the “Legal Notices” portion of the Classified Ads section of the Brownsville Herald and El Nuevo Heraldo on Sunday, March 26, 2017.

755 International Boulevard, Brownsville, Texas 78520 Telephone: 956-541-4881 Fax: 956-574-6675 bmetro.cob.us DOT FTA U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration

Application

Federal Award Identification 1591-2017-2 Number (FAIN) Temporary Application Number 1591-2017-2 City of Brownsville: Section 5307- FY 2017 Parital Apportionment Application Name Funding for Cap./Oper./plng projects Application Status In-Progress Application Budget Number 0

Part 1: Recipient Information Name: BROWNSVILLE, CITY OF Recipient ID Recipient OST Type Recipient Alias Recipient DUNS 1591 Multi State Group CITY OF BROWNSVILLE 965808277

Location Type Address City State Zip Headquarters 1001 E ELIZABETH ST BROWNSVILLE TX 78520 Physical Address 755 INTERNATIONAL BLVD BROWNSVILLE TX 78520 Mailing Address 755 INTERNATIONAL BLVD. BROWNSVILLE TX 78520

Union Information

Union Name NONE Address 1 Address 2 City State Zipcode 00000 Contact Name Telephone Fax 00000 E-mail Website

Part 2: Application Information Title: City of Brownsville: Section 5307- FY 2017 Parital Apportionment Funding for Cap./Oper./plng projects Application Application Date Last Updated From FAIN Status Type Created Date TEAM? 1591-2017- In-Progress Grant 3/17/2017 3/17/2017 No 2

Application Executive Summary Award Start Date: 04/30/2017

Award End Date: 11/30/2019

Designated and Direct Recipients: City of Brownsville - Brownsville Metro

Research and Development: This application does NOT include funds for research and/or development activities.

Indirect Cost Rate: The cognizant agency, the Federal Transit Administration, approved our rate on 02/14/2013 and a copy of our organization’s approved rate is on file with FTA (attached to recipient profile). The approved rate of 5% will be applied. Each applicable activity line descriptions indicates our indirect cost rate will be applied.

The City of Brownsville is submitting this application for Fiscal Year 2017 Urbanized Area Formula Funding (Section 5307). Funding from this grant will be used for operating, capital, and planning assistance for the City of Brownsville, Texas' municipal bus system. Non-federal match for this grant will be coming from the City of Brownsville, Texas General Fund as well as funds provided by the State of Texas for public transit assistance.

On March 25, 2017, Brownsville Metro posted Public Notices of Section 5307 Program of Projects in the local newspaper - the Brownsville Herald. In addition, public hearing for this program will be held on the next available commission meeting being May 2, 2017. We anticipate a resolution number will follow as a result of this meeting.

Capital projects include preventive maintenance and construction costs associated with the completion of the Brownsville Multimodal Terminal (La Plaza at Brownsville). Charges to this grant will include reimbursement for costs incurred prior to grant award and are covered by a Letter of No Prejudice issued on 04/16/2010 (attached).

Federal apportionment stipulates that $1,435,538 federal dollars are available for FY 2017 for the City of Brownsville.

The source of the local funds will be from the City of Brownsville's local general fund budget. Delinquent Federal Debt No, my organization does not have delinquent federal debt.

Requires E.O. 12372 Review No, this application does not require E.O. 12372 Review.

Subject to Pre-Award Authority Yes, this application is subject to Pre-Award Authority.

Application Point of Contact Information

First Name Last Name Title E-mail Address Phone Norma Zamora Director [email protected] 956-541-4881

Application Budget Control Totals

Section of CFDA Funding Source Amount Statute Number 49 USC 5307 - (MAP 21) Urbanized Area Formula 5307-2A 20507 $1,435,538 (FY2013 and forward) Local $1,004,876 Local/In-Kind $0 State $0 State/In-Kind $0 Other Federal $0 Transportation Development Credit $0 Total Eligible Cost $2,440,414

Application Budget

Project FTA Non-FTA Total Eligible Budget Item Quantity Number Amount Amount Amount 117- 1591-2017-2- 00 OTHER CAPITAL ITEMS $574,216.00 $143,554.00 $717,770.00 1 P1 (117- (BUS) ) 1591-2017-2- PREVENTIVE 11.7A.00 $574,216.00 $143,554.00 $717,770.00 1 P1 MAINTENANCE 300- 1591-2017-2- 00 OPERATING $861,322.00 $861,322.00 $1,722,644.00 1 P1 (300- ASSISTANCE ) 1591-2017-2- SPECIAL RULE 30.09.03 $861,322.00 $861,322.00 $1,722,644.00 1 P1 - OPERATING ASSISTANCE /1 - 75 BUSES

Earmark and Discretionary Allocations This application does not contain earmarks or discretionary allocations. Part 3: Project Information Project Title: FY 2017 Urbanized Area Formula Program Partial Funding Project Number Temporary Project Number Date Created Start Date End Date 1591-2017-2-P1 1591-2017-2-P1 3/20/2017 5/30/2017 9/30/2018

Project Description This is an ongoing project for the City of Brownsville.

To continue providing excellent transit service, we are seeking 5307 funding for preventive maintenance of vehicles. Funds will be used for the completion of the La Plaza Parking facility, the final phase of the multi-modal terminal project. This project was completed under pre-award authority as stipulated by a Letter of No Prejudice issued on 04/10/2010.

Project Benefits Resulting from this project, we will be able to continue providing transportation for the public to access places of education, medicine, recreation, and employment.

Additional Information None provided.

Location Description The service area will include the city limits of Brownsville, Texas and surrounding communities, where, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, 93% of residents are Hispanic, and 37% are low to no income inhabitants.

Project Location (Urbanized Areas)

UZA Code Area Name 480000 Texas 482760 Brownsville, TX

Congressional District Information

State District Representative Texas 34 Filemon Vela

Project Control Totals

Project Budget

Project FTA Non-FTA Total Eligible Budget Item Quantity Number Amount Amount Amount 117- 1591-2017-2- 00 OTHER CAPITAL ITEMS $574,216.00 $143,554.00 $717,770.00 1 P1 (117- (BUS) ) 1591-2017-2- PREVENTIVE 11.7A.00 $574,216.00 $143,554.00 $717,770.00 1 P1 MAINTENANCE 300- 1591-2017-2- 00 OPERATING $861,322.00 $861,322.00 $1,722,644.00 1 P1 (300- ASSISTANCE ) SPECIAL RULE 1591-2017-2- - OPERATING 30.09.03 $861,322.00 $861,322.00 $1,722,644.00 1 P1 ASSISTANCE /1 - 75 BUSES

Project Budget Activity Line Items

Budget Activity Line Item: 30.09.03 - SPECIAL RULE - OPERATING ASSISTANCE /1 - 75 BUSES Line Item Scope Name / Code Custom Item Name Activity Quantity # OPERATING SPECIAL RULE - OPERATING OPERATING 30.09.03 1 ASSISTANCE (300-00) ASSISTANCE /1 - 75 BUSES ASSISTANCE

Extended Budget Description Funds to be used for operating assistance through 09/30/2018.

Will 3rd Party contractors be used to fulfill this activity line item? Yes, 3rd Party Contractors will be used for this line item.

Section of CFDA Funding Source Amount Statute Number 49 USC 5307 - (MAP 21) Urbanized Area Formula 5307-2A 20507 $861,322 (FY2013 and forward) Local $861,322 Local/In-Kind $0 State $0 State/In-Kind $0 Other Federal $0 Transportation Development Credit $0 Total Eligible Cost $1,722,644

Est. Completion Milestone Name Description Date Start Date 5/30/2017 Anticipated start date. End Date 9/30/2018

Budget Activity Line Item: 11.7A.00 - PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE Line Item Scope Name / Code Custom Item Name Activity Quantity # OTHER CAPITAL ITEMS PREVENTIVE OTHER CAPITAL 11.7A.00 1 (BUS) (117-00) MAINTENANCE ITEMS (BUS)

Extended Budget Description Funds will be used for maintenance expenses as defined by the National Transit Databases: All activities, supplies, materials, labor, services, and associated costs required to preserve or extend the functionality and serviceability of an asset in a cost effective manner, up to, and including the current state of the art maintaining of such asset. These capital maintenance expenses include vehicle maintenance and non-vehicle maintenance functions.

Will 3rd Party contractors be used to fulfill this activity line item? Yes, 3rd Party Contractors will be used for this line item.

Section of CFDA Funding Source Amount Statute Number 49 USC 5307 - (MAP 21) Urbanized Area Formula 5307-2A 20507 $574,216 (FY2013 and forward) Local $143,554 Local/In-Kind $0 State $0 State/In-Kind $0 Other Federal $0 Transportation Development Credit $0 Total Eligible Cost $717,770

Est. Completion Milestone Name Description Date Final Expenditure 9/30/2018 Anticipated final expenditure Start Date 5/30/2017 Anticipated start date.

Project Environmental Findings

Finding: Class III - Environmental Assessment (EA) Class Level Description Class III consists of projects for which an environmental assessment (EA) must be prepared because the significance of the environmental impact is not established or because the preparation of an EA will facilitate compliance with environmental and historic preservation laws. Categorical Exclusion Description

N/A

Date Description Date Environmental Assessment (EA) Start Date Public Notice of Availability (PNA) of EA Date Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) Date

Line Item FTA Total Eligible Scope Name / Code Line Item Name Quantity Number Amount Cost OTHER CAPITAL PREVENTIVE ITEMS (BUS) (117- 11.7A.00 1 $574,216.00 $717,770.00 MAINTENANCE 00)

Finding: Class II(c) - Categorical Exclusions (C-List) Class Level Description Class II(c) consists of projects called categorical exclusions (CEs) which are known not to have, either individually or cumulatively, a significant environmental impact on the human or natural environment and are therefore categorically excluded from the requirement to prepare an environmental assessment or an environmental impact statement. Class II(c) does not require documentation. Categorical Exclusion Description

Type 04: Planning and administrative activities which do not involve or lead directly to construction, such as: training, technical assistance and research; promulgation of rules, regulations, directives, or program guidance; approval of project concepts; engineering; and operating assistance to transit authorities to continue existing service or increase service to meet routine demand.

Date Description Date Class IIc CE Approved

Scope Name / Line Item FTA Total Eligible Line Item Name Quantity Code Number Amount Cost SPECIAL RULE - OPERATING OPERATING ASSISTANCE 30.09.03 1 $861,322.00 $1,722,644.00 ASSISTANCE /1 - 75 (300-00) BUSES

Part 4: Fleet Details No fleet data exists for this application. Part 5: FTA Review Comments

There are no review comments to display at this time.

DOT FTA U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration

Application

Federal Award Identification 1591-2017-1 Number (FAIN) Temporary Application Number 1591-2017-1 Section 5339 - FY 2017 Partial Year Funding- Acquire Application Name Replacement Transit Buses Application Status In-Progress Application Budget Number 0

Part 1: Recipient Information Name: BROWNSVILLE, CITY OF Recipient ID Recipient OST Type Recipient Alias Recipient DUNS 1591 Multi State Group CITY OF BROWNSVILLE 965808277

Union Information

Union Name NONE Address 1 Address 2 City State Zipcode 00000 Contact Name Telephone Fax 00000 E-mail Website

Part 2: Application Information Title: Section 5339 - FY 2017 Partial Year Funding- Acquire Replacement Transit Buses Application Application Date Last Updated From FAIN Status Type Created Date TEAM? 1591-2017- In-Progress Grant 3/17/2017 3/17/2017 No 1

Application Executive Summary Award Start Date: 04/30/2017

Award End Date: 11/30/2019

Designated and Direct Recipients: The City of Brownsville – Brownsville Metro

Research and Development: This application does NOT include funds for research and/or development activities.

Indirect Cost Rate: Indirect costs WILL NOT be applied to this application and its scope of work.

Local funding source - funding was allocated from the local general funds budget

The City of Brownsville is submitting a grant request for FY 2017 partial year funding $154,560 [$131,376 federal] [$23,184 local], which will be used to acquire (1) heavy duty transit bus with a minimum useful life of twelve years or an accumulation of at least 500,000 miles.

TRAMS Grant TX 34-0032 HAS A REMAINING BALANCE OF $5,028 AND WILL BE COMBINED WITH THE ABOVE MENTIONED FY 17 PARTIAL FUNDING (along with the next installment of FY 17 funding) IN ORDER TO PURCHASE 1 HEAVY DUTY TRANSIT BUS.

In order to purchase 1 transit vehicle, Brownsville Metro must accumulate two years of federal funding to cover its costs.

*Note: 1 large (35’) heavy duty transit bus will be replaced with these funds. The estimated total cost for this vehicle is $390,961. The vehicle will be ADA compliant. The City of Brownsville, Texas is applying for FTA assistance for 85% of the net project cost. Delinquent Federal Debt No, my organization does not have delinquent federal debt.

Requires E.O. 12372 Review No, this application does not require E.O. 12372 Review.

Subject to Pre-Award Authority Yes, this application is subject to Pre-Award Authority.

Application Point of Contact Information

First Name Last Name Title E-mail Address Phone Norma Zamora Director [email protected] 956-541-4881

Application Budget Control Totals

Section of CFDA Funding Source Amount Statute Number 49 USC 5339 - (MAP 21) Bus and Bus Facilities Formula 5339-1 20526 $131,376 (FY2013 & Fwd) Local $23,184 Local/In-Kind $0 State $0 State/In-Kind $0 Other Federal $0 Transportation Development Credit $0 Total Eligible Cost $154,560

Application Budget

Total Project FTA Non-FTA Budget Item Eligible Quantity Number Amount Amount Amount 111- 1591-2017-1- 00 BUS - ROLLING STOCK $131,376.00 $23,184.00 $154,560.00 1 P1 (111- ) BUY 1591-2017-1- 11.12.01 REPLACEMENT $131,376.00 $23,184.00 $154,560.00 1 P1 40-FT BUS

Earmark and Discretionary Allocations This application does not contain earmarks or discretionary allocations. Part 3: Project Information Project Title: Acquire Replacement Transit Vehicles Project Number Temporary Project Number Date Created Start Date End Date 1591-2017-1-P1 1591-2017-1-P1 3/17/2017 3/29/2009 12/1/2018

Project Description This is an ongoing project which the City of Brownsville initiated in 2013. In order to continue providing efficient and reliable service, we are seeking federal funding to replace transit buses that have exceeded their minimum useful life. This in accordance with the FTA's established policy on vehicle useful life, which states that vehicles proposed to be replaced must have achieved at least the minimum normal service life. The age of the transit vehicle to be replaced has exceeded its years of service or mileage at the time of the proposed new/replace vehicles is introduced into service.

Project Benefits As a result of this project, the general public of Brownsville, Texas will greatly benefit from having reliable and efficient transit service. Newer vehicles means better and more efficient service for our passengers who rely on the bus service to take them to work, school, doctor's visits, and other places of interest.

Additional Information None provided.

Location Description The project will take place in Brownsville, Texas, a pre-dominantly Hispanic region with many low to no income residents who use transit services daily.

Project Location (Urbanized Areas)

UZA Code Area Name 480000 Texas 482760 Brownsville, TX

Congressional District Information

State District Representative Texas 34 Filemon Vela

Project Control Totals

Project Budget

Project Budget Activity Line Items

Budget Activity Line Item: 11.12.01 - BUY REPLACEMENT 40-FT BUS Line Item Scope Name / Code Custom Item Name Activity Quantity # BUS - ROLLING BUY REPLACEMENT BUY REPLACEMENTS - 11.12.01 1 STOCK (111-00) 40-FT BUS CAPITAL BUS

Extended Budget Description Funding used to replace 1 large (35') heavy duty transit bus

Will 3rd Party contractors be used to fulfill this activity line item? No, 3rd Party Contractors will not be used for this line item.

Propulsion Fuel Type Vehicle Condition Vehicle Size (ft.) N/A Diesel Fuel New 35'

Est. Completion Milestone Name Description Date The vehicle will be purchased through a contract that RFP/IFB Issue Date 3/29/2009 was awarded on 07/07/2009 Vehicle will be purchased through contract awarded on Contract Award Date 7/7/2009 07/07/2009 Initial Delivery Date 8/1/2018 Final Delivery Date 8/1/2018 Contract Completion 12/1/2018 Date

Project Environmental Findings

Type 07: Acquisition, installation, rehabilitation, replacement, and maintenance of vehicles or equipment, within or accommodated by existing facilities, that does not result in a change in functional use of the facilities, such as: equipment to be located within existing facilities and with no substantial off-site impacts; and vehicles, including buses, rail cars, trolley cars, ferry boats and people movers that can be accommodated by existing facilities or by new facilities that qualify for a categorical exclusion.

Date Description Date Class IIc CE Approved

Part 4: Fleet Details No fleet data exists for this application. Part 5: FTA Review Comments

There are no review comments to display at this time.

RESOLUTION NO. 2017- 039

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF APPLICATIONS WITH THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION, AN OPERATING ADMINISTRATION OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FOR FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE AUTHORIZED BY 49 U.S.C. CHAPTER 53 UNITED STATES CODE, AND OTHER FEDERAL STATUTES ADMINISTERED BY THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION.

WHEREAS, the Federal Transportation Administrator has been delegated authority to award Federal financial assistance for transportation projects; and

WHEREAS, the City of Brownsville is the Designated Recipient as defined by 49 U.S.C. 5307(a)(2) and 5339, to apply for Urbanized Area Formula Program Assistance; and

WHEREAS, the grant for Federal financial assistance will impose certain obligations upon the City of Brownsville, and may require the City of Brownsville to provide the local share of the project costs; and

WHEREAS, the City of Brownsville has provided all annual certifications and assurances to the Federal Transit Administration required for the project;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Brownsville, Texas:

THAT the City Manager or his designee is authorized to execute and file applications and amendments on behalf of the City of Brownsville, Texas with the Federal Transit Administration for Federal assistance authorized by 49 U.S.C. United States Code or other Federal statutes authorizing projects administered by the Federal Transit Administration.

THAT the City Manager or his designee is authorized to execute and file with its applications the annual certifications and assurances and other documents the Federal Transportation Administration requires before awarding a Federal assistance grant or cooperative agreement.

THAT the City Manager or his designee is authorized to execute grant and cooperative agreements with the Federal Transit Administration on behalf of the City of Brownsville, Texas.

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PASSED AND APPROVED on May 02, 2017.

______Antonio Martinez Mayor

ATTEST:

______Michal Lopez City Secretary

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF BROWNSVILLE PROGRAM OF PROJECTS FOR GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION FOR URBANIZED AREA FORMULA GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS

Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. Section 5307(c) and 49 U.S.C. Section 5323(b), notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on the Program of Projects (POP) to be funded from the Brownsville, Texas urbanized area formula TEAM UP WITH program partial apportionment for Fiscal Year 2017. The public hearing will be held during the Brownsville City Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 6:00 pm in the City Commission Chambers located on the 2nd floor at 1001 E. Elizabeth St., Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas. The purpose of this notice and the subsequent public hearing is to provide an opportunity for public review and comment on the projects. The THE BEST proposed program of projects is as follows:

1. PROGRAM OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017 URBANIZED AREA FORMULA PROGRAM FUNDS If you are driven to achieve Urbanized Area: Brownsville Federal Partial Apportionment for FY 2017: $1,435,538 goals, take initiative, Designated Recipient: City of Brownsville, TX Grantee: City of Brownsville motivate others to buy into Project Description Match Local Federal Total CAPITAL ITEMS: your ideas. Then read on. Preventive Maintenance 80/20 $ 143,554 $ 574,216 $ 717,769 Are you a fast paced, proactive, take charge (40% of total FTA allocation) kind of person? Then The Brownsville Herald wants to talk to you. OPERATING ASSISTANCE: 50/50 Operating Assistance $ 861,322 $ 861,322 $ 1,722,644 Our successful team members are naturally (60% of total FTA allocation) venturesome, outgoing and persuasive communicators. We create an environment TOTAL PROPOSED PROJECT COST: $ 1,004,876 $ 1,435,538 $ 2,440,413 that offers independence, opportunities to compete and strong team involvement. C. INTERESTED PARTIES, PARTICIPATION, AND CONSULTATION STATEMENT: Team members are paid base salary plus Citizens, affected public agencies, representatives of public transportation employees, freight amazing commission. shippers, providers of freight transportation services, private providers of transportation, representatives of users of public transportation, representatives of users of pedestrian walkways and Want to take initiative, get things done in a bicycle transportation facilities, representatives of the disabled, and other interested parties are fast paced and challenging role? invited to comment on the proposed POP. At the hearing, the City of Brownsville will afford an opportunity for interested parties to be heard with respect to these projects. Interested parties may Then apply NOW! submit orally or in writing evidence and recommendations concerning these projects. The City will consider any such comments and views, and if deemed appropriate will modify the proposed POP Compensation & Benefits: accordingly. If the City does not receive comments opposing to the proposed POP before or during Title/Salary/commission are commensurate the public hearing scheduled for May 2, 2017, it will be approved as the final POP. Copies of the POP with experience. Benefits include full health and associated grant application are currently available for public inspection at: La Plaza at care, flexible vacation and the opportunity to Brownsville, 755 International Blvd., Brownsville, Texas 78520. For more information you may also call work in a highly stimulating environment. 956-541-4881 or send e-mail to [email protected].

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Brownsville Metro administers the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) Fiscal Year 2017 Section 5310 Grant Program for the Brownsville Urbanized Zone Area. The goal of the program is to improve mobility for seniors and individuals with disabilities throughout the country, by removing barriers to transportation services and expanding the transportation mobility options available.

Brownsville Metro is now accepting applications from organizations (State or local governmental authority, a private non-profit organization, or an operator of public transportation that receives a Section 5310 grant . indirectly through a recipient) who wish to apply for grant funds for capital and operating expenses for approved projects. A list of approved projects, when made available and application can be found at http://bmetro.cob.us. JOB FAIR It is a competitive grant process. If an application is selected and FTA approves the grant; afterwards, the successful applicant will enter into an agreement with Brownsville Metro. Please review all contents of the ManpowerGroup Solutions in partnership with Southwest Key Programs is currently hiring bilingual professionals in Section 5310 web site at http://bmetro.cob.us. Brownsville, TX. Southwest Key will be conducting a job fair the week of March 27th. In order to be set up with an interview, If no grant(s) application(s) are received or if there are no successful applicant(s), then the following draft of please apply to the link below at your earliest convenience. Brownsville Metro's 5310 expenditures shall apply and Brownsville Metro self-certifies that they can successfully http://www.swkey.org/about/jobs/ meet and exceed the requirements of the 5310 Grant Program. Are you Bilingual fluent in (English & Spanish)? Are you looking for a career where you can make an impact in the In the event Brownsville Metro self-certifies, the proposed draft expenditures shall become the final notice for lives of children? Southwest Key is currently hiring for a expenditures under the Fiscal Year 2017 5310 Grant program. new facility in Brownsville, Texas! Southwest Key is a national nonprofit organization that is Fiscal Year 2017 5310 Allocated Federal Amount (partial year apportionment): $ 93,266 the largest provider of shelter services to unaccompanied minors in the United States. Brownsville Metro Grant Program Proposal: Currently offering full-time employment for the following Federal Portion Local Portion Grand Total positions: Current Openings: Capital (PM) $ 93,266 (80%) $ 23,317 (20%) $ 116,583 • Case Managers – BA degree in Behavioral Science, Preventative Maintenance Human Services or Social Services • Clinicians – MA degree in Counseling, Psychology, Total Project: $ 93,266 $ 23,317 $ 116,583 Social Work or related Human Services field Southwest Key Programs is an Equal Employment Opportunity For those agencies that cannot access the internet; please, request an application or submit comments by writing Employer. Southwest Key Programs provide equal employment to the address below: opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, reli- gion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information. Brownsville Metro 755 International Blvd. 2nd Floor Brownsville, TX 78520 Attn: Dorene Fourar, Grant and Public Outreach Manager

Interested organizations may also request an application by telephone by calling (956) 541-4881 or email at [email protected]

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF BROWNSVILLE PROGRAM OF PROJECTS FOR GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION FOR URBANIZED AREA FORMULA GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS

Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. Section 5339 - Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on the Program of Projects (POP) to be funded from the Brownsville, Texas urbanized area formula program partial apportionment for Fiscal Year 2017. The public hearing will be held during the Brownsville City Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 6:00 pm in the City Commission Chambers located on the 2nd floor at 1001 E. Elizabeth St., Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas. The purpose of this notice and the subsequent public hearing is to provide an opportunity for public review and comment on the projects. The proposed program of projects is as follows:

1. PROGRAM OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017 URBANIZED AREA FORMULA PROGRAM FUNDS Spellman de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. Urbanized Area: Brownsville Federal Partial Apportionment for FY 2017: $131,376 Designated Recipient: City of Brownsville, TX Grantee: City of Brownsville Spellman High Voltage Warehouse located in Brownsville, Texas is currently looking for an Project Description Match Local Federal Total individual in the following position: CAPITAL ITEMS: LOGISTIC SPECIALIST Acquire Replacement Transit Vehicle 85/15 $ 23,184 $ 131,376 $ 154,560 (100% of total FTA allocation) Position Overview: TOTAL PROPOSED PROJECT COST: $ 23,184 $ 131,376 $ 154,560 Perform an array of functions that may C. INTERESTED PARTIES, PARTICIPATION, AND CONSULTATION STATEMENT: include receiving and processing incom- ing stock and materials, picking and ﬁling Citizens, affected public agencies, representatives of public transportation employees, freight order from stock, packing and shipping shippers, providers of freight transportation services, private providers of transportation, orders, or managing, organizing and re- representatives of users of public transportation, representatives of users of pedestrian walkways and trieving stock in the warehouse bicycle transportation facilities, representatives of the disabled, and other interested parties are invited to comment on the proposed POP. At the hearing, the City of Brownsville will afford an Requirements: opportunity for interested parties to be heard with respect to these projects. Interested parties may submit orally or in writing evidence and recommendations concerning these projects. The City will • Education: High school/College Degree consider any such comments and views, and if deemed appropriate will modify the proposed POP • 1 year minimum related experience accordingly. If the City does not receive comments opposing to the proposed POP before or during Knowledge / Skills Requirements: the public hearing scheduled for May 2, 2017, it will be approved as the final POP. Copies of the POP • Bilingual (Spanish & English) and associated grant application are currently available for public inspection at: La Plaza at • General knowledge of Inventory Control Brownsville, 755 International Blvd., Brownsville, Texas 78520. For more information you may also call • Ability to handle heavy material, driving 956-541-4881 or send e-mail to [email protected]. forklift and other equipment

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PURCHASING & CONTRACT SERVICES DEPARTMENT PROCUREMENT ANALYSIS Date: April 25, 2017 To: Mr. Charlie Cabler, City Manager Mr. Pete Gonzalez, Deputy City Manager Mr. Michael L. Lopez, Assistant City Manager CC: Mr. Bryant Walker, Airport Director Mr. Lupe Granado III, Finance Director From: Mr. Roberto C. Luna, Purchasing & Contract Services Director Subject: Agenda Item for the City Commission meeting of May 2, 2017 Consideration and Action to Approved Appraisals and Appraisal Review Services under Term Contract for Land Acquisition Consulting Services for the Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport. SOQ # ASA-20-0416

RECAP On December 13, 2016, the Airport presented a term contract for Land Acquisition consulting Services for the Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport. [Bookmark “A” – Agenda presented December 13, 2016] The Term of this approved contract was for five years and will expire December 2021.

UPDATE

Texas Land Professionals current proposed work order encompasses Appraisals and Review Appraisals for various sites for the Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport.

Procurement Summary Appraisal Services and Appraisal Review Services will be for a total of 110 units with a 10% Markup. Breakdown of services is as follows: 1. Appraisal Services- $2,500 per unit 2. Appraisal Review Services- $900 per unit

The consulting services fee with the 10% markup included will be for a total amount of $411,400 as stipulated on Texas Land Professionals Proposal. [Bookmark “B” – Texas Land Professionals Fee Schedule]

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APPRAISAL SERVICES FEE SCHEDULE 13R/31L RUNWAY EXTENSION BROWNSVILLE/SOUTH PADRE ISLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Services Sub Amount* Markup Units** Total Leonel Garza Jr & Appraisal $2500 10% 110 $302,500 Associates LLC Review Professional Appraisal $900 10% 110 $108,900 Appraisal Services, Inc.

*Prices Include securing Initial Appraisal and Initial Appraisal Review. Does not include securing updates required for condemnation, nor expert testimony.

**The number of Units are based on property acquisition map prepared by CH2M for Southeast extension of runway 13R/31L.

Mark up includes cost to Initiate, coordinate, and administer appraisal services.

This Fee Schedule has been prepared as an auxiliary service to Right of Way Services Agreement between The City of Brownsville and Texas Land Professionals, Inc. dated 12/28/16.

Texas Land Professionals, Inc. ǀ P.O. Box 611 ǀ Royse City, TX 75189 Tel: (903) 513-0191 ǀ Fax: (281) 727-0364 ǀ Cell: (469) 583-0562 ǀ [email protected]

SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED

Services to be provided by the ROW Consultant

1. Initial Appraisal a. Appraiser shall have prior experience and the credentials necessary to perform his/her duties in accordance with federal and state regulations. b. Secure written permission from the owner to enter the property from which land is to be acquired. If the ROW Consultant, after diligent effort, is unable to secure the necessary letter of permission from the property owner, a waiver must be obtained, in writing from City. Maintain permission letters with appraisal reports. c. Prepare and conduct personal pre-appraisal contact with interest owner(s) for each parcel using acceptable City forms. d. Contact property owners or their designated representative to offer opportunity to accompany the appraiser on the appraiser’s inspection of subject property. Maintain record of contact in file. e. Prepare complete appraisal report for each parcel to be acquired utilizing approved City Forms. These reports shall conform to City policies and procedures along with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practices. (Prices reflect Summary Report in Narrative Format) f. As necessary, prepare written notification to City of any environmental concerns associated with the right of way to be acquired, which could require environmental re-mediation. g. All completed appraisals will be administratively reviewed by the City and recommended for approval by the City. h. As necessary, the appraiser will coordinate with review appraiser regarding revisions, comments, or additional information that may be required.

2. Initial Appraisal Review a. Review Appraiser shall have prior experience and the credentials necessary to perform his/her duties in accordance with federal and state regulations. b. Review all appraisal reports for each parcel to determine consistency of values, supporting documentation related to the conclusion reached and compliance with City policies and procedures and the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practices. c. Prepare and submit to City a “Tabulation of Values”, for each appraisal.

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SERVICE REQUIREMENTS of The City: Services shall include, but are not limited to the following activities

1. Assurance of Project Release.

2. Provide an approved Property Inventory Map.

3. Provide timely reviews and approval of submissions.

4. Provide final approval for all appraisals and review appraisals.

LIMITING ASSUMPTIONS:

1. Scope of Services does not include securing updates required for condemnation, nor expert testimony

Page 2 of 2 Submit AGENDA REQUEST FORM Item Number: ______Brownsville Metro Norma H. Zamora COMMISSION MEETING DATE: _5/2/17______DEPT: ______CONTACT______

__✔ Action __ Consent

Brieef Description of Agenda Item: Consideration and ACTION to approve ("Agreement") sets forth the terms between Valley Transit Company, Inc. ("VTC") and the City of Brownsville/Brownsville Metro ("Brownsville Metro") for the Metro Connect Service funded through TxDOT's Intercity Bus Program ICB 1601 and 1701.

Comments: ______

CITY ATTORNEY: Date Reviewed: ______BBy: ______ Comments: ______

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: (Write in advisory board or committee name and recommendation if applicable)

CityManagerApproval

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Submit AGENDA REQUEST FORM Item Number: ______BMetro Norma Zamora, Director COMMISSION MEETING DATE: _5-2-17______DEPT: ______CONTACT______

AGENDA Select One: Executive Session Workshop Presentation Agenda Ordinance (Citty Attorney Only) __ Public Hearing __ First Reading Time needed: ______Time Needed: ______Time Needed: ______✔ Contracct __ Second Reading Action Item: ______Grant

__✔ Action __ Consent

Brieef Description of Agenda Item: Recommendation for City Commission to approve a three-year contract, with two 2-year options, with First Transit, Inc. for Transit Fleet Maintenance Services.

Comments: ______

CITY ATTORNEY: Date Reviewed: ______BBy: ______ Comments: ______

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: (Write in advisory board or committee name and recommendation if applicable)

CityManagerApproval

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Submit AGENDA REQUEST FORM

Item Number: ______Finance Lupe Grando COMMISSION MEETING DATE: _5/2/17______DEPT: ______CONTACT______

Digitally signed by Lupe DN: cn=Lupe, o=City of Brownsville, ou=Finance Dept., AGENDA [email protected], c=US Lupe Date: 2017.04.28 10:03:02 -05'00' Select One: Executive Session Workshop Presentation Agenda Ordinance (Citty Attorney Only) __ Public Hearing __ First Reading 5 Time needed: ______Time Needed: ______Time Needed: ______Contracct __ Second Reading Action Item: ______Grant

__✔ Action __ Consent

Brieef Description of Agenda Item: Consideration and Action to Authorized City Manager to Execute a Term Contract for Retail Electric Provider Services for the City of Brownsville.

Comments: ______

CITY ATTORNEY: Date Reviewed: ______BBy: ______ Comments: ______

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: (Write in advisory board or committee name and recommendation if applicable) Backup will be provided at meeting.

CityManagerApproval

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