June 22, 2021
City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 p.m.
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CITY OF DICKINSON, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING ATTENDANCE LIST
MEETING DATE: June 22, 2021 Regular Meeting
MAYOR/COUNCIL PRESENT ABSENT
MAYOR SEAN SKIPWORTH ______
POS. 1: COUNCILMEMBER H SCOTT APLEY ______
POS. 2: COUNCILMEMBER SCOTT SHRADER ______
POS. 3: COUNCILMEMBER WALTER WILSON ______
POS. 4: COUNCILMEMBER WALLY DEATS ______
POS. 5: COUNCILMEMBER LOUIS DECKER ______
POS. 6: COUNCILMEMBER WILLIAM KING ______
ALSO IN ATTENDANCE: City Attorney David W. Olson ______Interim City Manager Joe Dickson ______Director of Community Services Kola Olayiwola ______Police Chief Ron Morales ______EMS Director Derek Hunt ______Finance Director Harrison Nicholson ______Fire Marshal Burt Heddles ______Court Administrator Irma Rivera ______Library Director Julianne Lane ______Bayou Animal Services Manager Sarah Haywood ______Interim City Secretary Kerilyn Bascle ______ITEM 2
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HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL Office of The Executive Director
TO: H-GAC Board of Directors SUBJECT: Board Report FROM: Chuck Wemple DATE: June 9, 2021
I’m looking forward to our Board of Directors Meeting next week. This month will mark our first hybrid meeting. The majority of you will still attend virtually, while a small group will attend in person. Please plan to participate virtually and do not travel to our office unless we have confirmed that you will be part of the limited-seating group. We hope to have more capacity in July. The June 2021 Board packet is attached for your review. A summary is included below.
Consent Agenda – The consent agenda includes eight items that are routine, continuation of ongoing activities, and/or opportunities to expand our service to the region. The combined items represent just over $8.8 million in contracts.
We have two items this month: continuation of the Tow and Go Program and equipment purchases for our pedestrian and bicyclist work. Contract amounts are $4,020,000 and $100,000, respectively.
Establishing Livable Centers is one of the implementation strategies of H-GAC’s 2045 Regional Transportation Plan. The aim of this strategy is to create more walkable, mixed-use places that provide a variety of mobility options. We have completed our contractor selection for our 38th study, which will be located in southwest Houston. Amount $303,125.
We are seeking approval to continue our highly successful solid waste management program, which provides grants directly to local governments from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Example projects include litter and illegal dumping cleanup, household hazardous waste, and recycling centers. Contract amount $2,013,328.
We need to ensure our workforce office locations can accommodate vocational rehabilitation clients and will be conducting renovations and build outs at two locations and relocating one center. Contract amount of $2,200,000.
The consent agenda also includes approval of the May 2021 Board Meeting minutes, continuation of our water quality planning agreement with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, and an increase in our workforce childcare program.
Finance and Budget Committee – will meet at 9:15 a.m. to consider the monthly financial report, the results of our annual audit, our Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for 2020, and other finance-related items on the Board agenda. Members of the committee will receive a committee agenda and meeting notice, in addition to the general Board packet.
Mailing Address Physical Address PO Box 22777 3555 Timmons Lane, Suite 120 Houston, Texas 77227-2777 Houston, Texas 77027 Phone 713-627-3200 Phone 713-627-3200
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Audit Committee – The audit committee met on June 8 to review the H-GAC 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and the 2020 Employee Retirement Plan and will present a recommendation to the Board for possible action.
Workforce System Contract – The construction industry is an important sector in the greater Houston-Gulf Coast economy with more than 206,000 jobs in residential, commercial, industrial, and heavy/civil construction. We are requesting authorization to negotiate a contract with Construction Career Collaborative to train and upskill new workers in the amount of $364,511.
Community & Environmental Planning – H-GAC is the lead agency responsible for implementing the Texas Clean Rivers Program across our 13-county region. Our water quality monitoring agreement is up for renewal, along with partnership agreements, and a contract for laboratory services. H-GAC is a flagship program for our partners at the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and is one of the most efficient in the State. Contract amounts of $1,931,230, $292, 625, and $127,000. Our program staff have prepared a presentation to raise the Board’s awareness of this important program.
Water Resources Committee – The Water Resources Committee met on June 9 to recommend the addition of the Brazos River Pinch Point Project to Tier 1 of the H-GAC Priority Flood Mitigation Projects list and to discuss other issues of regional significance.
H-GAC Advisory Committee Appointments – H-GAC Advisory Committees are appointed by H-GAC’s Board as a whole, based upon nominations from individual Board members and other groups. This month we have several nominations to five committees for your consideration. The committees include: Aging and Disability Advisory Committee, Gulf Coast Economic Development District, Regional Air Quality Planning Advisory Committee, Regional Flood Management Committee, and Regional Homeland Security Coordinating Council.
Legislative Committee – will meet at 8:30 a.m. to receive a post-session report following the adjournment of the 87th Legislative Session. Members of the committee will receive a committee agenda and meeting notice, in addition to the general Board meeting packet.
Spotlight – Our spotlight this month will focus on bacteria reduction plans to improve the water quality in our region.
I appreciate your engagement and deliberation on the important action items before us. Please contact me if you have any questions or would like to discuss any of the agenda items.
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AGENDA HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING June 15, 2021 10:00 AM https://zoom.us/webinar/register/ WN_ojpCJVUXRnSTWJhaQ-1pvg
1. INVOCATION 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PUBLIC COMMENT - Members of the public may participate in person at 3555 Timmons Lane in Houston by pre-registering or by sending comments to [email protected]; by joining online via our website; or by dialing 1- 877-853-5247 or 1-888-788-0099 (Meeting ID 944 5677 8371 ; Participant ID 347703; Passcode 245660) 4. DECLARE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ACTION 5. CONSENT AGENDA Items listed are of a routine nature and may be acted on in a single motion unless requested otherwise by a member of the Board. a. H-GAC BOARD MEETING MINUTES – MAY 18, 2021 Request approval of the minutes of the May 18, 2021 H-GAC Board Meeting. (Staff Contact: Rick Guerrero) b. TOW AND GO PROGRAM – CITY OF HOUSTON Request authorization to enter an interlocal agreement with the City of Houston for the Tow and Go Program; total amount is $4,020,000. (Staff Contact: Craig Raborn) c. PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLIST COUNTERS Request authorization to negotiate the purchase of permanent and mobile counting equipment from the above companies in the order presented; total amount is $100,000. (Staff Contact: Craig Raborn) d. LIVABLE CENTERS STUDY – CITY OF HOUSTON, SOUTHWEST Request authorization to contract with firms in order ranked to conduct Livable Centers Study for the City of Houston, Southwest; total amount is $303,125. (Staff Contact: Jeff Taebel) e. WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN Request approval to contract with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to conduct regional water quality planning activities; total amount is $136,588. (Staff Contact: Jeff Taebel) f. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM – FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 Request adoption of resolution approving application submittal and authorization of contract with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for fiscal year 2022-2023 solid waste management implementation program in the amount of $2,013,328. (Staff Contact: Jeff Taebel) g. WORKFORCE SYSTEM CONTRACT AMENDMENT – BAKER RIPLEY Request authorization to increase funding for the BakerRipley Career Office contract by $2,200,000; total amount is $25,600,000. (Staff Contact: Mike Temple) h. WORKFORCE SYSTEM CONTRACT AMENDMENT – LEARNING DESIGNS Request authorization to increase contract with Learning Designs by up to $50,000; total contract amount is $979,668. (Staff Contact: Mike Temple) 6. FINANCE AND BUDGET COMMITTEE Report on activities and Committee recommendations. a. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT – MAY 2021 Request approval of the monthly financial report ending May 31, 2021. (Staff Contact: Nancy Haussler) 7. AUDIT COMMITTEE a. COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT Request approval of the 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. (Staff Contact: Nancy Haussler) b. EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLAN AUDIT Request approval of the 2020 Employee Retirement Plan. (Staff Contact: Nancy Haussler) 8. HUMAN SERVICES a. WORKFORCE SYSTEM CONTRACT – CONSTRUCTION CAREER COLLABORATIVE Request authorization to contract with Construction Career Collaborative; total amount is $364,511 in the first year, with an option to renew for two additional years. (Staff Contact: Mike Temple) 9. COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING a. CLEAN RIVERS PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 WORK PROGRAM Request authorization to contract with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for regional water quality monitoring; total amount is $1,931,230. (Staff Contact: Todd Running) b. CLEAN RIVERS PROGRAM WATER QUALITY MONITORING SUBCONTRACTS Request authorization to contract with the City of Houston Department of Health and Human Services, Environmental Institute of Houston; University of Houston- Clear Lake; and the Texas Research Institute for Environmental Studies for Water Quality Monitoring Services; combined total amount is $292,625. (Staff Contact: Todd Running) c. CLEAN RIVERS PROGRAM LABORATORY SUBCONTRACT Request authorization to execute contract with Eastex Environmental Laboratory; total amount is $127,000. (Staff Contact: Todd Running) 10. WATER RESOURCES COMMITTEE a. WATER RESOURCES COMMITTEE UPDATE Discussion and possible action on Water Resources Committee recommendations. (Staff Contact: Jeff Taebel) 11. H-GAC ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS a. H-GAC 2021 ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Request approval of appointments to H-GAC advisory committees. (Staff Contact: Rick Guerrero) 12. LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE a. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Report from Legislative Committee. No action necessary. (Contact: Chair, Judge Nate McDonald) INFORMATION 13. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT a. H-GAC SPOTLIGHT – REGIONAL BACTERIA REDUCTION PLANS No action requested. For information only. (Staff Contact: Steven Johnston) b. CURRENT AND UPCOMING H-GAC ACTIVITIES Report on current and upcoming H-GAC activities. (Staff Contact: Chuck Wemple) 14. ADJOURNMENT
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, H-GAC will provide for reasonable accommodations for persons attending H-GAC functions. Requests should be received by H-GAC 24 hours prior to the function. Item 5.a. Page 1 of 10 H-GAC BOARD MEETING MINUTES – MAY 18, 2021 Background The H-GAC Board of Directors convenes on the third Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. Meeting minutes are prepared following each Board meeting to summarize any action taken and document the attendance of Board members.
Current Situation A summary of the May 18 meeting of the H-GAC Board of Directors is attached and recommended for approval.
Funding Source N/A
Budgeted N/A
Action Requested Request approval of the minutes of the May 18, 2021 H-GAC Board Meeting. (Staff Contact: Rick Guerrero)
ATTACHMENTS:
Descr ipt ion Type Board Meeting Minutes - May 18 2021 Cover Memo Page 2 of 10 MEETING MINUTES H-GAC BOARD OF DIRECTORS May 18, 2021
ATTENDANCE ROSTER The following members of the Board of Directors (Board) of the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) attended all or a portion of the May 18, 2021 Board meeting, via webinar and/or teleconference:
Brazoria County Commissioner Stacy Adams City of La Porte Councilmember Fort Bend County Commissioner Andy Chuck Engelken Meyers City of League City Council Member Larry Galveston County Commissioner Ken Clark Millican Liberty County Judge Jay Knight City of Missouri City Council Member Matagorda County Judge Nate McDonald Jeffrey Boney Walker County Commissioner Jimmy Henry City of Sugar Land Mayor Joe Zimmerman Waller County Judge Trey Duhon City of Texas City Commissioner Jami Wharton County Judge Phillip Spenrath Clark
City of Baytown Council Member Charles Home Rule Cities (Less than 25,000): Johnson City of Dickinson Councilmember William City of Conroe Mayor Pro Tem Raymond King III McDonald City of Sealy Mayor Carolyn Bilski City of Deer Park Councilman Bill Patterson City of Friendswood Councilmember Sally General Law Cities: Branson City of Waller Council Member Nancy City of Galveston Mayor Dr. Craig Brown Arnold City of Houston Council Member Sallie City of Pattison Mayor Joe Garcia Alcorn City of Huntsville Mayor Andy Brauninger Independent School Districts: Huntsville ISD Trustee Rissie Owens
The following Board members were not marked in attendance at the May 18, 2021 Board meeting:
Austin County Judge Tim Lapham City of Houston Council Member Letitia Chambers County Commissioner Mark Tice Plummer Colorado County Judge Ty Prause City of Lake Jackson Mayor Gerald Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia Roznovsky Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo City of Pasadena Councilmember Cary Bass Montgomery County Commissioner Charlie City of Pearland Mayor Kevin Cole Riley City of Rosenberg Mayor William Benton
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CALL TO ORDER The Board Chair, Wharton County Judge Phillip Spenrath, called the meeting to order at 10:01 a.m. on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 via webinar and teleconference at 1-877-853- 5247.
ROLL CALL Chair Spenrath asked Rick Guerrero, Houston-Galveston Area Council Director of Intergovernmental Relations, to conduct the Board of Directors roll call. Mr. Guerrero conducted the roll call and announced that a quorum was present. Mr. Guerrero then welcomed several special guests, including Brooke Bacuetes and Shannon Longoria from the General Land Office; Ben DeLeon from Senator Cornyn’s office and Jason Fuller from Senator Cruz’s office. Two of our H- GAC Board Alternates were also present – City of Bunker Hill Village Councilmember Susan Schwartz and City of Missouri City Council Member Lynn Clouser.
1. INVOCATION Matagorda County Judge Nate McDonald gave the invocation.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Waller County Judge Trey Duhon led the Pledge of Allegiance and the Pledge to the Texas Flag.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT Chair Spenrath invited comments from any members of the public who wished to participate during the call and asked Mr. Guerrero if any public comments had been received via email prior to the meeting. Mr. Guerrero stated that we had not received any public comments via the email address posted publicly. He then opened the floor for public comments to those who had joined the meeting via webinar or teleconference. Mr. Guerrero announced if there was anyone on the line who would like to make a public comment, they could do so now by stating their name and they will have three minutes to make a public comment. He asked them to unmute their microphones at this time. There were no additional public comments.
4. DECLARE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST Chair Spenrath called for any Board member with a conflict of interest to declare it at that time. There being none, Chair Spenrath proceeded to the next item on the agenda.
5. CONSENT AGENDA Chair Spenrath called for the Consent Agenda and asked if there were any questions. Hearing none, he entertained motions from the floor for approval of the twelve items on the Consent Agenda.
City of Sugar Land Mayor Joe Zimmerman moved to approve the consent agenda. Brazoria County Commissioner Stacy Adams seconded the motion. Chair Spenrath then called for a vote which resulted in unanimous approval by all members present.
The following items were acted on by approval of the consent agenda:
a. H-GAC BOARD MEETING MINUTES – April 20, 2021 – approved the minutes of the April 20, 2021 H-GAC Board Meeting.
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EMPLOYER SERVICES – authorized to negotiate a contract with respondents listed in the Contract Award Recommendation Table for temporary staffing, direct-hire and other employer services.
c. REGIONAL JUVENILE SERVICES PROJECT - FISCAL YEAR 2022 – authorized to submit an application for fiscal year 2022 Regional Juvenile Mental Health Services project; amount not to exceed $136,126.
d. REGIONAL HOMELAND SECURITY PLANNING INITIATIVE – authorized to submit an application for fiscal year 2021 Regional Homeland Security Planning Initiative; amount not to exceed $192,340.
e. CHILD PASSENGER – BICYCLE SAFETY EDUCATION & OUTREACH – authorized to extend the contract and increase the contract amount with Texas Children’s Hospital Center for Childhood Injury Prevention by $50,000 to continue conducting child passenger and bicycle safety outreach; total contract amount not to exceed $210,000.
f. TEENS IN THE DRIVER SEAT PROGRAM – authorized to extend the contract period and increase the contract amount with Texas A&M Transportation Institute by $65,000 for the Teens in the Driver Seat program; total contract amount not to exceed $255,000.
g. TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD PROJECTS – authorized to amend existing contract with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to continue implementation of Regional Bacteria Reduction Plan and provide technical support; amount not to exceed $2,000,000.
h. WORKFORCE FINANCIAL MONITORING CONTRACTS – authorized to negotiate workforce financial monitoring contracts with Weaver and Tidwell LLC and Christine Nguyen, CPA for a third year; total for both contracts not to exceed $975,000.
i. WORKFORCE PAYROLL CONTRACT – authorized to increase contract with ProSource Solutions Inc. and extend contract end date to September 30, 2021 for service to 300 vocational rehabilitation customers; total amount not to exceed $825,000.
6. FINANCE AND BUDGET COMMITTEE a. Monthly Financial Report – April 2021 Galveston County Commissioner Kenneth Clark, Board Vice Chair, recognized Nancy Haussler, H-GAC Chief Financial Officer, to present the Financial Report for April 2021. Ms. Haussler presented the Financial Status Report through the month of April 2021. She stated that collection of membership dues was down for this time of the year; however, additional dues were slated to arrive later in the week. She was hopeful that by next month our membership dues would be substantially completed. Ms. Haussler moved on to our Energy Purchasing Corporation and explained revenues were down due to participants finding more ways to be efficient with their electricity hence their usage is less. Our Cooperative Purchasing fees are tracking where they normally are by April and by next month she would forecast for the year to date. Gulf Coast Regional 911 fees were up, interest income is earning almost nothing and there were small differences in our State and Federal grants. She stated the summer is the busiest time for our grant programs and she expected that these would pick up soon. (over) Meeting Minutes of the H-GAC Board of Directors May 18, 2021 Page 5 of 10
Ms. Haussler asked if there were any questions on the Financial Report. There being none, City of Dickinson Councilmember William King, III moved to approve and Fort Bend County Commissioner Andy Meyers seconded the motion. Chair Spenrath called for the vote, which resulted in unanimous approval by all members present.
b. Investment Report – First Quarter 2021 Once again Vice Chair Clark recognized Ms. Haussler to present the Financial Investment Report through the first quarter 2021. She stated H-GAC has substantial investments but are not earning much. Our investments are required by law to be consistent with the Public Funds Investment Act, which requires us to protect the principal of the investment first, so we avoid a risky environment. These investments are low in earnings but when interest rates improve our returns will improve. Ms. Haussler asked for approval of the Financial Investment Report.
Vice Chair Clark asked for a motion to approve the First Quarterly Investment Report. City of Friendswood Councilmember Sally Branson moved to approve, and Mayor Zimmerman seconded the motion. Chair Spenrath called for the vote, which resulted in unanimous approval by all members present.
7. ELDER JUSTICE a. Elder Justice Program – Fiscal Year 2022 Chair Spenrath recognized Ronnie Barnes, Director of Public Services. Mr. Barnes requested authorization to submit an application for fiscal year 2022 Victims of Crime Act funding; amount not to exceed $407,286.
Mr. Barnes began his presentation by stating the goal of the program was to protect and support victims by building a coordinated community response to those that have suffered from elder abuse. The Elder Justice program along with the Victims of Crime Act funding allows us to provide services and field gaps in those services to victims of elderly abuse crime. Most of these crimes are fraud and financially related, however, there has been an increase in physical abuse as well. He did clarify that this program and funding will solely focus on providing service gaps and access to legal representation to legal tools, such as power of attorney, protective orders and relocation of elderly abused victims.
There being no further questions Chair Spenrath asked for a motion to approve this item. Commissioner Meyers moved to approve, and Councilmember King seconded the motion. Chair Spenrath called for the vote, which resulted in unanimous approval by all members present.
b. H-GAC Center on Abuse in Later Life Mr. Barnes continued onto item B of his presentation, requesting authorization to submit an application for fiscal year 2022 Violence Against Women Act funding; amount not to exceed $324,845.
He stated this program would assist multidisciplinary teams such as, law enforcement, victims’ advocates, judges, prosecutors, EMTs and ER personnel to recognize, intervene, and document incidents of elderly abuse and properly prosecute those guilty individuals. The additional funding will allow us to expand our direct and complimentary services to four more counties: Chambers, Liberty, Matagorda and Wharton, we currently provide services to Harris, Fort Bend, Galveston and Montgomery counties. Mr. Barnes concluded his presentation by requesting approval of his request of items a and b and if there were any questions. City of Sealy Page 6 of 10
Mayor Carolyn Bilski asked if one of Austin County’s programs, such as Meals on Wheels, became aware of a need could they reach out to their neighbor Wharton County for services? Mr. Barnes responded yes to her question.
Chair Spenrath then asked for a motion to approve this item. Commissioner Meyers moved to approve, and Councilmember Branson seconded the motion. Chair Spenrath called for the vote, which resulted in unanimous approval by all members present.
8. LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING a. Law Enforcement Training – Fiscal Years 2022-2023 Chair Spenrath once again recognized Ronnie Barnes, Director of Public Services. Mr. Barnes requested authorization to contract with recommended providers for law enforcement training programs; amount not to exceed $932,400.
Mr. Barnes began his presentation by stating this was one of H-GAC’s longstanding programs, which has spanned over 30 years. This program allows H-GAC to contract with certified providers, training academies and other providers that meet the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Certification standards for training. These academies provide basic peace officer, intermediate and advanced law enforcement training to individuals throughout the region. This funding will be used to reimburse the law enforcement agencies up to 60% of the cost of training and we will continue to provide that training to almost 2,500 officers in over 90,000 service hours on an annual basis. Mr. Barnes asked for approval of this request and opened the floor to questions.
Chair Spenrath called for a motion to approve the request. City of Missouri City Council Member Jeffrey Boney moved to approve, and Commissioner Meyers seconded the motion. Chair Spenrath called for the vote which resulted in unanimous approval by all members present.
9. PLANS AND PROJECTS REVIEW COMMITTEE a. State Homeland Security Program Grant Funding – Fiscal Year 2021 Chair Spenrath recognized Plans and Projects Committee Chair Trey Duhon who stated the committee convened earlier in the morning to approve two items that were to be presented to the board for recommendation. Chair Duhon then recognized staff member Justin Riley, Senior Planner for Emergency Preparedness in Public Services to present the first item – State Homeland Security Program Grant Funding.
Mr. Riley began his presentation by stating that each of the councils of governments have a contractual relationship with the Office of the Governor to provide technical assistance to Homeland Security grant applicants and to make State Homeland Security Program funding recommendations to the Office of the Governor in the form of a ranked priority list, we are seeking approval of this list by the board. This priority list are recommendations only and the state will ultimately make all final funding decisions. The Regional Homeland Security Coordinating Council is an advisory committee to the H-GAC Board of Directors and is made up of thirteen representatives from each of the counties, City of Houston and four at-large members. The committee scored 33 projects and utilized the agreed upon scoresheet and projects were placed in order based upon their scores. Funding recommendations were made based on the following criteria: if projects were eligible for other funding streams, how well the project’s scope and activities aligned with regional, state, and federal Homeland Security priorities. He ended his presentation by stating that a region allocation has not been received this year and it is difficult to estimate where the funding line with be due to a decreased congressional (over) Meeting Minutes of the H-GAC Board of Directors May 18, 2021 Page 7 of 10 allocation to the state, as well as changes to the Notice of Funding Opportunity.
Chair Duhon called for a motion to approve. City Waller Council Member Nancy Arnold moved to approve, and Huntsville ISD Trustee Rissie Owens seconded the motion. Chair Spenrath called for the vote which resulted in unanimous approval by all members present.
b. Criminal Justice Funds – Fiscal Year 2022 Chair Duhon recognized Larry Smith, Public Safety Coordinator in Public Services to present the second item.
Mr. Smith began his presentation by stating these were recommendations from the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee for the following grant applications: Criminal Justice, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Truancy Prevention Programs, General Victims Assistance and Violence Against Women. The applicants were advised that the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee would score the applications and any addendums. Addendums explained an increase in the budget, and how the COVID-19 virus affected their academies or agencies and any other information that may not have been addressed in their application. The committee was divided into two ad hoc review committees. The first ad hoc scored only the Victims of Crime Act which consisted of 40 applications. The second ad hoc scored a total of 54 applications that fell to Violence Against Women, Juvenile Justice, Truancy and Criminal Justice. Once reviewed, scored, and prioritized the priority list is presented to the Justice Advisory Committee for unanimous approval.
Mr. Smith then referred to the provided list where he began to explain in more detail the breakdown of funding for each program. The Criminal Justice program applications 1-36 are eligible for funding with the region’s allocation of $2,257,012, applications 37 and 38 were not recommended for funding. The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency prevention applications 1-11 are eligible for funding with the allocation of $696,099 and applications 12-25 are eligible for funding if funds are available. Truancy Prevention applications 1-8 are eligible for funding with the allocation of $1,267,696; the General Victims Assistance program applications 1-77 are eligible for funding with the expected budget of $25,146,633 and application 91 was not recommended for funding. And finally, the Violence Against Women applications 1-8 are eligible for funding with an allocation of $1,071,821 and applications 9-13 are eligible for funding if there is additional funding provided. Mr. Smith ended his presentation and opened the floor to questions.
Chair Duhon moved to approve, and City of League City Council Member Larry Millican seconded the motion. Chair Duhon called for the vote, which resulted in unanimous approval by all members present.
10. H-GAC ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS a. H-GAC 2021 Advisory Committee Appointments Chair Spenrath recognized Rick Guerrero, Director of Intergovernmental Relations to request approval of appointments to our H-GAC Advisory Committees. Mr. Guerrero took to the floor and presented 60 appointments for the board’s consideration which included filling vacancies on the following committees: Aging and Disability, Area Emission Reduction Credit Organization, Local Development Corporation, Natural Resources Advisory, Regional Air Quality Planning, Regional Flood Management, Regional Homeland Security Coordinating Council and Solid Waste Management Committees.
Councilmember Nancy Arnold moved to approve, and Councilmember King seconded the motion. Chair Spenrath called for the vote, which resulted in unanimous approval by all members Page 8 of 10
present.
11. LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE a. Legislative Update Chair Spenrath recognized Matagorda County Judge Nate McDonald, Chair of the Legislative Committee. Judge McDonald reported that the Legislative Committee convened earlier in the morning with a quorum present to hear the details of the standing legislative agenda from both the state and federal levels. Judge McDonald then yielded the floor to Mr. Wemple, where he reminded the board of the weekly informal call where members are encouraged share information as to what is developing at the state and federal level. The call occurs every Thursday morning, except for board week. He informed the board that if anyone was interested in participating to please contact him, Michelle Anderson, his assistant, or Rick Guerrero to be added to the invitation list. Mr. Wemple reiterated that the call is informal, but very informative and allows for everyone to come together and share recent developments. Mr. Wemple mentioned H-GAC is working closely with the Texas Association of Regional Councils and the Executive Director Ginny Lewis Ford keep us regularly informed of any legislation that may affect our programs, councils, and governments in general and other important matters that may arise. H-GAC works very closely with the National Association of Regional Councils and there is lots of activity now focused on rulemaking and guidance from many agencies at the federal level. An example, the American Rescue Act, lots of funding available, however, it has not been decided what guidelines or amounts would be for “non-entitlement” communities, which are typically those under 50,000. As you look to accept these funds, there are several things to be aware of, such as new requirements put upon those funds that were not present before. Mr. Wemple stated that H-GAC is working on a webinar to better explain these new requirements. He also stated we are tracking activities being proposed with regards to the new rules regarding the census. There are deep concerns with the new definitions being used and how it could affect funding for some of our outlying county seats, outside our urban area and the urban area itself. After his comments Mr. Wemple then asked Mr. Guerrero to speak on specific legislation and allow other committee members to speak on the subject matter.
Mr. Guerrero began by stating there were 14 days left in the legislative session. The last day for House Committees to report Senate Bills out of those committees is May 22nd. The last day for the Senate to consider all bills and joint resolutions is Wednesday, May 26th. And the last day for the governor to sign and veto bills that were passed during the session will be June 20th. After providing those important dates for calendaring Mr. Guerrero proceeded to discuss bills that our legislative committee found of interest.
House Bill 631 was approved by the House Environmental Regulation Committee and placed on the General State Calendar. This bill removes the requirement for an applicant for a permit of hazardous or municipal solid waste facilities from obtaining a permit for the siting, construction, or operation of a municipal solid waste facility from the local government or political subdivision. Senate Bill 5 relates to the expansion of broadband services, this bill was approved by the Senate and currently sits in the House State Affairs Committee. House Joint Resolution 5 is a proposed constitutional amendment that would require the governor to call a special session to renew a declared State of Emergency. Senate Bill 10 was approved by the House State Affairs Committee on May 14th and it prohibits a county or municipality from using public money for lobbying activities. Senate Bill 1160 (Gulf Coast Protection District) was approved by the Senate and sent to the House and approved by the House National Resources Committee on May 4th and (over) Meeting Minutes of the H-GAC Board of Directors May 18, 2021 Page 9 of 10
was placed on the general and state calendar to be heard May 19th. House Bill 2539 (Low-Income Vehicle Repair Assistance Fund) was approved by the House & referred to the Senate Natural Resources & Economic Development Committee on May 14th. There was about $80 million left in the fund and it would allow counties to partner with MPOs, such as H-GAC to utilize these funds to improve air quality through eligible projects. Mr. Guerrero concluded his presentation with House Bill 4072 which relates to the location of which certain sales are consummated for purposes of local sales and used taxes. There has not been movement on this bill as of April 23rd.
After Mr. Guerrero’s presentation Judge Duhon asked, if bills were left in House Committee and were not voted out of the House by midnight on May 13th, they would be dead, unless they are tacked on as an amendment to other legislation? Mr. Guerrero responded yes to his question. With no further questions Chair McDonald stated that was the end of the legislative update and yielded the floor to Chair Spenrath.
12. SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON H-GAC BOARD COMPOSITION a. Select Committee Report – H-GAC Board Composition Chair Spenrath recognized Councilmember King to give a report on the newly created special committee on the board composition.
Councilmember King stated the committee had a well-attended Zoom meeting the week before and complimented Mr. Wemple on his presentation at this orientation meeting concerning composition of our region and population. Councilmember King then yielded the floor to Mr. Wemple to expand on his presentation and other informational details.
Mr. Wemple briefly stated that last week’s meeting was an orientation meeting where all members could start at a common base of knowledge. To allow them to learn what our current membership bylaws are, what the thresholds for membership are, what the distribution of votes are, the current population of our region, understand how we are set up, the work of the Committee (review the composition of the General Assembly and Board of Directors) and look at our fees. He mentioned that the committee will be working between now and September (release of census information) to look at a number of options. One option would be to leave our composition and our process as-is or look at changing that, which is yet to be determined. Any changes will be done in a thoughtful and considerate way, where all voices will be heard. As summer approaches, we will look at some options but continue to keep you all informed. Mr. Wemple concluded his presentation by opening the floor to questions. There being none, Chair Spenrath moved on to agenda item 13.
13. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT a. H-GAC Spotlight – Cybersecurity Assessment Services Mr. Wemple recognized Tanya Nguyen, Director of Data Services. Ms. Nguyen began her presentation by stating the Information Technology Group was asked to assist another council of government conduct an independent review of their current network security and provide recommendations for improvements and best practices particularly with the protection of their personal information and data loss prevention.
She explained that this was H-GAC’s first fee for service project and H-GAC was asked to perform this service because of our past working experience and our understanding of council of governments’ operations. This assessment was conducted through a series of interviews with key staff, including, the Executive Director, Chief Financial Officer, Information Technology Director and managers from programs who control sensitive and private data. Our staff also evaluated their information systems policy and procedures document currently in place.
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When we began our interview process, we followed the Texas Security Cybersecurity Framework guidelines and conducted our questions around that format. We analyzed the gap and vulnerability and the objective was to provide a high-level overview of the Vulnerability Assessment Report that included a Risk Assessment Recommendation for improvements and suggestions for best practices for protection and prevention of personal data loss. The review process was conducted 100% remotely and over a two-week period via Microsoft Teams. The summary of our assessment was presented to the Executive Director, and our intention was to provide a comprehensive, finding of vulnerability within the Agency Data Network so that they could use the report to strengthen their security protocols.
This was our first pilot project and we are looking to possibly expand this service to small government agencies within our region. Our goal is to help raise cybersecurity awareness and provide best practices for securing and managing information technology. This is an ongoing discussion and Ms. Nguyen stated that she will be happy to keep all updated on our progress.
b. Current and Upcoming H-GAC Activities Mr. Wemple took to the floor to report on current and upcoming H-GAC activities. Mr. Wemple began with the organization preparing for hybrid board and committee meetings in mid-to- late June. H-GAC is planning on having a hybrid board meeting in June, and we will have more information for you all as that develops. We also look forward to having some of our staff returning on a voluntary basis in June and exploring new concepts such as a hybrid work schedule and shared office space.
Other items of importance Mr. Wemple spoke of was our broadband initiative including the convening of the Broadband Committee of the board in June, the American Rescue Act, the promising use of funds to help increase our storm water and flooding mitigation infrastructure in our region, and the impact the 2020 census will have on our region. Ending his report, Mr. Wemple mentioned major activity coming soon with our long-standing partners at the Economic Development Administration. These are known as the EDA or Economic Development Administration grants that many of you have received in the past. We are anticipating a level of funding we have not seen before coming to our region and we will keep you abreast of updates as they become available.
14. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, Chair Spenrath adjourned the May Meeting of the H-GAC Board of Directors at 11:00 a.m.
(over) Item 5.b. Page 1 of 1 TOW AND GO PROGRAM – CITY OF HOUSTON Background The Houston-Galveston Area Council’s Metropolitan Planning Organization, in partnership with the City of Houston and Texas Department of Transportation, implemented the Tow and Go Program in 2018 to reduce congestion on local area freeways caused by stalled vehicles. The Tow and Go Program's goal is to quickly remove stalled vehicles from freeways to a nearby safe location with no direct cost to the motorist. The Tow and Go Program also supports the Vision Zero goals of the agencies through reduction of secondary crashes and fatalities. The program has been active for three years and completed over 92,000 tows. Average tow clearance time during 2020 was just over 16 minutes.
Current Situation H-GAC works with the City of Houston for the towing and management of the Tow and Go Program. The Texas Department of Transportation has authorized the expenditure of these funds, which are budgeted in the Transportation Improvement Program. H-GAC is requesting authorization to enter an interlocal agreement with the City of Houston to continue the Tow and Go Program to fund administration and reimbursement of the tows provided at no direct cost to the stranded motorist. This agreement will extend the funding of Tow and Go program in Houston by 19 months, from October 2021 to May 2023.
Funding Source Federal - Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Funds
Budgeted Yes
Action Requested Request authorization to enter an interlocal agreement with the City of Houston for the Tow and Go Program; total amount is $4,020,000. (Staff Contact: Craig Raborn) Item 5.c. Page 1 of 1 PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLIST COUNTERS Background The Houston-Galveston Area Council’s Metropolitan Planning Organization collects, analyzes, and shares data on pedestrian and bicyclist activity through the Pedestrian and Bicyclist program. According to the 2019 American Community Survey, approximately 105,000 people in the region bicycle or walk to work. H-GAC’s bicycle and pedestrian count data helps to guide future infrastructure investments and assist with policy recommendations related to multimodal transportation and safety in the region. H-GAC currently has 4 permanent counters within Houston and 4 additional mobile counters available for loan, to temporarily install them upon request for data collection in the eight-county Metropolitan Planning Area.
Current Situation H-GAC seeks to expand its permanent and mobile counting equipment to better collect data in locations outside of Houston. In addition, some of the older equipment must be replaced due to on- going maintenance issues. The cost per unit for bicycle and pedestrian counters is in the range of $3,500 to $8,000. This authorization will allow the purchase of approximately 8 new permanent and 10-12 mobile counters.
H-GAC issued a Request for Proposals in March 2021 and two proposals were received. The Proposal Review Committee recommended the following companies in the order presented below as vendors to purchase bicycle and pedestrian counter equipment:
1. Eco-Counter, Inc. 2. Smart Sensor Solutions, LLC.
Funding Source Federal – Transportation Planning Funds
Budgeted Yes
Action Requested Request authorization to negotiate the purchase of permanent and mobile counting equipment from the above companies in the order presented; total amount is $100,000. (Staff Contact: Craig Raborn) Item 5.d. Page 1 of 2 LIVABLE CENTERS STUDY – CITY OF HOUSTON, SOUTHWEST Background Establishing Livable Centers is one of the implementation strategies of H-GAC’s 2045 Regional Transportation Plan. The aim of this strategy is to create more walkable, mixed-use places that reduce reliance on single-vehicle occupancy. A total of thirty-four studies have been completed in the region and three more are currently underway.
Current Situation The thirty-eighth Livable Centers study is ready to begin in Southwest Houston. The overall goal of the study is to formulate recommendations that will lead to a healthy, sustainable environment; accessible by multiple travel modes; and addresses the needs of residents, property owners, business owners and visitors. A committee comprised of representatives from H-GAC, Texas Department of Transportation, and City of Houston Council District K evaluated five proposals submitted by firms on May 10, 2021. Based on the committee’s scoring and evaluation of the proposals as well as interviews, the committee's ranking is shown below:
1. Halff Associates, Inc. 2. Stantec 3. Asakura Robinson
Funding Source Federal and Local
Budgeted Yes
Action Requested Request authorization to contract with firms in order ranked to conduct Livable Centers Study for the City of Houston, Southwest; total amount is $303,125. (Staff Contact: Jeff Taebel)
ATTACHMENTS:
Descr ipt ion Type Southwest Livable Centers Boundary Exhibit Page 2 of 2 Item 5.e. Page 1 of 1 WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN Background The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality administers 604(b) planning funds from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under the Clean Water Act. As the Governor-designated agency for water quality management planning in this region, H-GAC has had a long-standing contractual agreement with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to conduct water quality planning under this program. The activities of this annual project cover the entire 13-county H-GAC region.
Current Situation The Fiscal Year 2022 Regional Water Quality Planning program contract will be effective September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2022, and its major work elements include:
• Update the service area boundaries and wastewater treatment plant outfalls and reviewing discharge and overflow reporting data to support local and state wastewater planning efforts. • Support the watershed protection planning efforts in the region. • Facilitate the H-GAC’s Natural Resources Advisory Committee. • Review the funding applications to the Texas Water Development Board State Revolving Funds for concurrence with the water quality management plan, as requested by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. • Continue the maintenance of H-GAC’s regional onsite sewage system facilities (septic systems) database and administration of the Wastewater Assistance Program for the repair or replacement of failing septic tanks. • Develop the regional Water Quality Management Plan Update for incorporation into the state’s Water Quality Management Plan.
Funding Source Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Budgeted Yes
Action Requested Request approval to contract with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to conduct regional water quality planning activities; total amount is $136,588. (Staff Contact: Jeff Taebel) Item 5.f. Page 1 of 1 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM – FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 Background The Houston-Galveston Area Council will receive $2,013,328 from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for solid waste administration, coordination, and implementation activities.
Current Situation In September 2021, H-GAC will issue a Request for Applications for local government projects. Approximately $1,000,000 will be available for local government projects. One Request for Applications will be issued for the biennium; however the committee may recommend altering the funding split or issue a second Request for Applications depending on the quantity and quality of applications received.
All eligible grant projects will need to support priorities identified in H-GAC’s regional solid waste management plan. The grant categories are:
Local enforcement Litter and illegal dumping cleanup and community collection events Source reduction and recycling Local solid waste management plans Citizens' collection stations and "small" registered transfer stations Household hazardous waste disposal Technical studies Educational and training projects
Funding Source Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Budgeted Yes
Action Requested Request adoption of resolution approving application submittal and authorization of contract with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for fiscal year 2022-2023 solid waste management implementation program in the amount of $2,013,328. (Staff Contact: Jeff Taebel)
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Descr ipt ion Type Item 5.g. Page 1 of 1 WORKFORCE SYSTEM CONTRACT AMENDMENT – BAKER RIPLEY Background H-GAC, as fiscal agent for the Gulf Coast Workforce Board, contracts with multiple organizations to operate Workforce Solutions, the region's public workforce system. For the past several years, contractors operating career offices have been integrating staff of the Texas Vocational Rehabilitation Service into Workforce Solutions local offices. This integration results in a need to redo local office space to accommodate the additional staff and service and sometimes to move a location to find sufficient room.
Current Situation Local non-profit BakerRipley operates 13 of the 29 career offices in the region. They have completed buildouts for three locations this year and are working on three additional sites.
Because changes to these offices are the result of integrating vocational rehabilitation services – operated at the state level by the Workforce Commission – we must request vocational rehabilitation funds from the Commission to complete office redesigns and relocations.
We are requesting authority to add $2,200,000 in vocational rehabilitation funds to BakerRipley's career office contract for completion of buildouts in the Rosenberg and Houston Northeast offices and the relocation of the Harris County Southwest office.
Funding Source Texas Workforce Commission Vocational Rehabilitation Service
Budgeted Yes
Action Requested Request authorization to increase funding for the BakerRipley Career Office contract by $2,200,000; total amount is $25,600,000. (Staff Contact: Mike Temple) Item 5.h. Page 1 of 1 WORKFORCE SYSTEM CONTRACT AMENDMENT – LEARNING DESIGNS Background H-GAC, as the fiscal agent for the Gulf Coast Workforce Board, contracts with organizations to operate Workforce Solutions, the region’s public workforce system. One of the services Workforce Solutions offers is financial assistance for working parents to help pay early education/childcare expenses. During the pandemic, many families had to give up this assistance because parents lost jobs. We saw our enrollments in early education fall. As the economy recovers and people return to work, we are experiencing a rising demand and an increasing number of applications for childcare assistance.
Current Situation As of May 2021, our average daily attendance across the region for Workforce Solutions childcare is about 24,000. We have the funding to support up to 30,000.
Our experience tells us that we will have to review at least 12,000 new applications in a short period of time to enroll 6,000 additional children. We will need additional capacity in our application processing/eligibility determination systems to meet this goal.
We propose using Learning Designs, one of our existing Workforce Solutions contractors, to augment our capacity. With an additional $50,000, Learning Designs will manage temporary employees who will process applications and determine families eligible for assistance.
Funding Source Texas Workforce Commission
Budgeted Yes
Action Requested Request authorization to increase contract with Learning Designs by up to $50,000; total contract amount is $979,668. (Staff Contact: Mike Temple) Item 6.a. Page 1 of 3 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT – MAY 2021 ATTACHMENTS:
Descr ipt ion Type Monthly Financial Report - May 2021 PDF HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL Page 2 of 3 FINANCIAL STATUS REPORT For the Five Months Ended May 2021
Budget Actual Variance Year to date Year to date Dollar %
Combined Revenues and Expenditures
Revenues $ 161,649,503 $ 129,056,202 $ (32,593,300) -20% Expenditures (161,187,333) (127,723,914) 33,463,418 -21%
Change in Combined Fund Balance $ 462,170 $ 1,332,287 $ 870,118
Change in Fund Balance by Fund Type
Change in fund balance - General Fund $ 60,364 $ 139,175 $ 78,811
Change in fund balance - Gulf Coast Regional 911 373,129 922,075 548,946
Change in fund balance - Enterprise Fund 102,185 271,037 168,852
Total Change in Fund Balances $ 535,678 $ 1,332,287 $ 796,609
Variance Analysis
The presentation of the change in fund balance by fund type is intended to highlight the effects of revenue and expenditure transactions by fund. The General Fund (GF) consists of those funds not associated with grant programs or enterprise activities. The Special Revenue Fund (SRF) consists of those funds that are restricted for a specific purpose. HGAC's grant programs are in this fund. The Enterprise Fund is used to track activities of the Cooperative Purchasing program and the Energy Purchasing Corporation. The variances of specific revenues and expenditures are explained on the second page of this report.
*** The Cooperative Purchasing program has contributed a $288,283 increase toward the Enterprise fund balance YTD, and the Energy Purchasing Corporation is reflecting a ($17,246) decrease to the Enterprise fund balance. HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL Page 3 of 3 FINANCIAL STATUS REPORT For the Five Months Ended May 2021
Budget Year to Actual Year to Variance Annual Budget Date Date Dollar % Revenues General and Enterprise Fund Membership dues (a) $ 395,538 $ 395,538 $ 113,652 $ (281,886) -71% HGAC Energy Purchasing Corporation (b) 90,000 37,500 26,674 (10,826) -29% Cooperative Purchasing fees 5,500,000 2,291,667 1,983,465 (308,202) -13% Gulf Coast Regional 911 fees 4,036,797 1,681,999 1,822,171 140,173 8% Interest Income [c) 35,000 14,583 475 (14,108) -97% Other (d) 3,981,468 1,658,945 2,170,869 511,924 31% Total General and Enterprise Fund revenues $ 14,038,803 $ 6,080,232 $ 6,117,306 $ 37,074 1%
Special Revenue Fund Federal Grant (e) $ 3,556,065 $ 1,481,694 $ 103,457 $ (1,378,237) -93% State Grants 369,810,185 154,087,577 122,835,437 (31,252,140) -20% Total Special Revenue Fund revenues $ 373,366,250 $ 155,569,271 $ 122,938,894 $ (32,630,377) -21%
Total Revenues $ 387,405,053 $ 161,649,503 $ 129,056,200 $ (32,593,302) -20%
Expenditures Personnel $ 27,608,829 $ 11,503,679 $ 11,117,152 $ (386,527) -3% Pass-through funds - grant 341,090,281 142,120,950 112,189,513 (29,931,437) -21% Consultant and contract services 11,480,098 4,783,374 2,458,988 (2,324,386) -49% Lease of office space 1,791,142 746,309 731,871 (14,438) -2% Equipment 1,677,448 698,937 167,030 (531,906) -76% Travel (f) 327,205 136,335 16,170 (120,165) -88% Other expense 2,874,595 1,197,748 1,043,189 (154,559) -13% Total Expenditures $ 386,849,598 $ 161,187,333 $ 127,723,913 $ (33,463,419) -21%
Excess of Revenues over(under) Expenditures $ 555,455 $ 462,170 $ 1,332,287 $ 870,117
Variances: a) We have been in contact with entities that have outstanding dues, and we anticipate payment soon. b). The Energy Purchasing Corporation will not meet revenue projections this year. Enrollment in the service is down and usage is also down. c). Interest income is down due to the Federal Reserve holding interest rates low. Adjustment to interest income projections will be made at the mid-year budget review. d) Other revenue includes the EDA loan program that has seen increased activity due to COVID related funds being made available to small businessesl. These funds were not originally in H-GAC's budget and will need to be included in the mid-year revision. e) Federal pass-through revenue and expense in an EPA program administered by the Transportation department is off to a slow start for the year. We will review and revise the anticipated progress on this grant during the budget revision process. f) The travel budget was anticipating that Covid restrictions would end in 2021. We are starting to see some easing of restrictions and requests for in-person events that include in-region and out-of-region travel, so we expect that our expenses will increase later in the year. Item 7.a. Page 1 of 1 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT ATTACHMENTS:
Descr ipt ion Type Item 7.b. Page 1 of 1 EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLAN AUDIT ATTACHMENTS:
Descr ipt ion Type Item 8.a. Page 1 of 1 WORKFORCE SYSTEM CONTRACT – CONSTRUCTION CAREER COLLABORATIVE Background The construction industry is an important sector in the greater Houston-Gulf Coast economy. With more than 206,000 jobs in residential, commercial, industrial, and heavy/civil construction, this industry continues to be a driver for our region, and the Gulf Coast Workforce Board looks to make strategic investments to support employers and workers in construction.
As a part of the investment strategy, we issued two requests for proposals: the first, to assist small and medium-sized construction businesses in talent acquisition, development and retention; and the second, to educate young people about the careers in construction, including skilled craft occupations. We received two proposals for the first request, and one for the second request.
Current Situation At its June 1 meeting, the Gulf Coast Workforce Board approved a contract with the Construction Career Collaborative to support small and medium-sized construction employers with talent acquisition, talent development, and human resources consulting services and to promote construction industry jobs and skilled trades occupations among young people with industry awareness events in the local schools.
Construction Career Collaborative is a local non-profit, labor-neutral alliance of owners, contractors, specialty contractors, design professionals and industry associations collaborating to establish a safe, skilled, and sustainable craft workforce. The Collaborative grew out of the Houston chapter of Associated General Contractors.
The Collaborative will serve a minimum of 200 companies in the first year and reach at least 1,500 young people in 11 school districts throughout the region.
We are requesting authority to contract with the Collaborative for a three-year term, with $364,511 for the first year. Second and third year contracts would be contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of funds, and Board approval.
Funding Source Texas Workforce Commission
Budgeted Yes
Action Requested Request authorization to contract with Construction Career Collaborative; total amount is $364,511 in the first year, with an option to renew for two additional years. (Staff Contact: Mike Temple) Item 9.a. Page 1 of 2 CLEAN RIVERS PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 WORK PROGRAM Background The Texas Clean Rivers Program is a partnership among the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), regional agencies, and local governments, with the aim of improving the quality of surface water that flows through our landscapes, cities and towns. Since 1992, H-GAC has been the lead agency responsible for implementing the Texas Clean Rivers Program in four major basins that cover over 66% of the H-GAC region (see Attachment). These four basins cover all or part of each of the 13 counties and 136 of the cities in our service area. The work that H-GAC conducts, under contract with the TCEQ, includes water quality monitoring, analysis, stakeholder involvement and public awareness.
Current Situation H-GAC has worked with TCEQ and local partners to develop the following two-year work plan, under which we will:
Conduct water quality assessments that address specific concerns of local governments and other stakeholders. Continue serving as a water quality “data clearinghouse” for environmental agencies, local governments and the public. Coordinate multiple state and local agencies in the planning and implementation of water quality monitoring programs. Provide data to support TCEQ in evaluating permits for wastewater treatment and conducting Total Maximum Daily Load studies. Continue to produce and distribute high quality publications to raise public awareness of water quality issues.
This work will begin on September 1, 2021 and continue until August 31, 2023.
Funding Source Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Budgeted Yes
Action Requested Request authorization to contract with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for regional water quality monitoring; total amount is $1,931,230. (Staff Contact: Todd Running)
ATTACHMENTS:
Descr ipt ion Type Map of Clean Rivers Basins Cover Memo H-GAC's Clean Rivers Program Basins
Page 2 of 2 ® Walker County San Jacinto Grimes County County
Montgomery County
Liberty County
Austin County
Waller County Harris County
Chambers County
Colorado County Fort Bend County
Galveston County
Wharton County Brazoria County
Matagorda County Legend
Bays and Estuaries (No. 24) Brazos-Colorado Coastal Basin (No. 13) San Jacinto River Basin (No. 10) San Jacinto-Brazos Coastal Basin (No. 11) Trinity-San Jacinto Coastal Basin (No. 9)
0 5 10 20 30 40 County Boundary Miles Item 9.b. Page 1 of 1 CLEAN RIVERS PROGRAM WATER QUALITY MONITORING SUBCONTRACTS Background Since 1992, H-GAC has been the lead agency responsible for implementing the Texas Clean Rivers Program in four major basins covering over 66% of the H-GAC region. To fill gaps and focus on problem areas, H-GAC coordinates with local agencies and subcontracts with local governments, institutions, and consultants to collect data from their existing sampling programs.
Current Situation During Fiscal Year 2020-2021, H-GAC contracted with the City of Houston Department of Health and Human Services, the Environmental Institute of Houston at the University of Houston-Clear Lake, and the Texas Research Institute for Environmental Studies at Sam Houston State University to provide a variety of water quality monitoring services. H-GAC’s Clean Rivers Program Steering Committee has recommended reissuing subcontracts contracts to these providers.
Under these subcontracts, the City of Houston will continue water quality monitoring within the city and its extraterritorial jurisdiction at seventy-three sites. The Environmental Institute of Houston will conduct quarterly water quality monitoring at seventy-five sites in selected areas of the region where there is no local monitoring program. Sites are located in Harris, Chambers, Galveston, Brazoria, Matagorda, Wharton, and Colorado Counties. The Texas Research Institute for Environmental Studies would conduct quarterly monitoring at ten sites in the upper reaches of streams in Walker and Montgomery Counties. All data will be collected under an approved Quality Assurance Project Plan. Monitoring activities will commence in September 2021 and continue through August 31, 2023.
The proposed budgets for each subcontract are as follows:
$140,000 - City of Houston Health & Human Services $131,225 - Environmental Institute of Houston - UH Clear Lake $21,400 - Texas Research Institute for Environmental Studies at Sam Houston State University
Funding Source Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Budgeted Yes
Action Requested Request authorization to contract with the City of Houston Department of Health and Human Services, Environmental Institute of Houston; University of Houston-Clear Lake; and the Texas Research Institute for Environmental Studies for Water Quality Monitoring Services; combined total amount is $292,625. (Staff Contact: Todd Running) Item 9.c. Page 1 of 1 CLEAN RIVERS PROGRAM LABORATORY SUBCONTRACT Background Since 1992, H-GAC has been the lead agency responsible for the Texas Clean Rivers Program in four of the H-GAC region’s river basins. This work is performed under contract with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. H-GAC coordinates with local agencies to collect data from their existing sampling programs and also subcontracts with local governments, institutions, and consultants to fill gaps and focus on problem areas.
Current Situation During Fiscal Year 2020-2021, H-GAC contracted with Eastex Environmental Laboratory to conduct laboratory analysis of water samples and other related services. This contract was the result of a competitive bid process in which a Request for Proposal was published in May 2019. This contract allowed for a 24-month extension based on satisfactory performance, which staff is proposing to exercise.
On a quarterly basis, this lab will analyze approximately 730 water quality samples collected by local Clean Rivers Program partners. These activities will commence on September 1, 2021 and continue through August 31, 2023.
Funding Source Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Budgeted Yes
Action Requested Request authorization to execute contract with Eastex Environmental Laboratory; total amount is $127,000. (Staff Contact: Todd Running) Item 10.a. Page 1 of 6 WATER RESOURCES COMMITTEE UPDATE Background The H-GAC Board of Directors Water Resources Committee has been working to identify and support flood mitigation projects of regional significance for H-GAC's 13 counties. The committee will also be responsible for making a recommendation to the Board of Directors on developing a Method of Distribution for allocating regional Community Development Block Grant-Mitigation funds within the H-GAC region.
Current Situation The Water Resources Committee met on June 9, 2021. The committee voted to recommend the addition of the following Tier 1 project to the H-GAC Priority Flood Mitigation Projects list and to authorize H-GAC staff to work with the involved jurisdictions in further developing the project for a potential funding application:
Brazos River Pinch Point Project. This project would use structural barriers to prevent further erosion of a new channel through a pinch point of the Brazos River near Simonton, at a cost of $25.8 million. The barriers would protect area landowners and communities, prevent higher river velocities downstream, and ensure the viability of the Allen’s Creek Reservoir project (Fort Bend County, Missouri City, Richmond, Rosenberg, Simonton, Sugar Land, Thompsons, Weston Lakes).
The committee also recommended the Board of Directors authorize the Executive Director to work with H-GAC member governments to appeal to the Federal Emergency Management Agency to delay implementation of its new National Flood Insurance Program risk rating program until its impact on levee protected properties can be clarified and work with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on a levee rating system.
Other discussion items included a review of potential funding opportunities under the American Rescue Plan Act, a status report on the Method of Distribution for the Regional Mitigation Program, and an overview of the services available to local governments by the American Flood Coalition.
Funding Source N/A
Budgeted N/A
Action Requested Discussion and possible action on Water Resources Committee recommendations. (Staff Contact: Jeff Taebel) ATTACHMENTS: Page 2 of 6 Descr ipt ion Type Priority Flood Projects List Cover Memo Page 3 of 6
H-GAC PRIORITY FLOOD MITIGATION PROJECTS Proposed Update: H-GAC Board of Directors June 15, 2021
The H-GAC Board of Directors has approved this project priority list, grouped into priority tiers indicating the level of engagement and support H-GAC could provide. This list will be regularly reviewed and updated, as necessary.
TIER 1: Projects benefitting multiple jurisdictions for which there are specific opportunities for H- GAC to provide support, coordination, or to serve as the lead in securing funding.
Cedar Bayou Alliance – Judge Sylvia of Chambers County appointed H-GAC to lead a coalition of governments and industry in the Cedar Bayou watershed of Harris, Chambers, and Liberty Counties to identify joint flood mitigation projects. H-GAC has been working with Cedar Bayou Alliance partners to identify and promote projects of shared priority and to coordinate activities among the entities involved. Longer term steps may include creating a special district/authority to develop revenue and implement resiliency projects in the watershed (Harris, Liberty and Chambers Counties; Cities of Baytown, Mont Belvieu).
Lower Colorado River and San Bernard River Flood Warning System – Wharton, Colorado, and Matagorda Counties, and the Cities of Bay City, Columbus, and Wharton, along with the Lower Colorado River Authority, have collaborated on a study of the Lower Colorado River, post-Harvey. This project involves new inundation maps that can be used to enhance flood warning information. H-GAC and Wharton County are considering potential funding opportunities to mirror this modeling and mapping project in the San Bernard River and Caney Creek Watersheds and install river gauges in both Lower Colorado and San Bernard systems (Austin, Brazoria, Colorado, Fayette, Fort Bend, Lee, Matagorda, Wharton).
Chambers County and City of Mont Belvieu Flood Protection Planning for Watersheds Chambers County and the Cities of Liberty, Dayton and Mont Belvieu, in coordination with other local entities, are seeking funding and additional partners for a proposed flood protection planning project for approximately 900 miles of watersheds in Chambers, Liberty, Galveston, Harris, and Jefferson Counties. The project will develop hydrologic models for the study area and produce inundation maps for a variety of storm events. The project will also seek to identify areas of highest risk, recommend flood mitigation measures to address them and develop planning level estimates of provable costs. (Chambers, Liberty, Harris, Galveston, and Jefferson counties; Cities of Mont Belvieu, Liberty and Dayton).
Lower Brazos Flood Protection Planning Study –Includes analysis of medium- to large- scale structural solutions and buyouts, and recommendations for additional modeling, engineering, and environmental studies that benefit parts of the region along the lower Brazos River. The study involved several of H-GAC’s local governments and includes some projects inside the region and others that, while outside the region, would benefit H-GAC counties and their communities (Fort Bend, Brazoria, Austin, and Waller Counties).
Brazos River Pinch Point Project. This project would use structural barriers to prevent further erosion of a new channel through a pinch point of the Brazos River near Simonton, at a cost of $25.8 million. The barriers would H-GAC 06 09 21 1
Page 4 of 6 protect area landowners and communities, prevent higher river velocities downstream, and ensure the viability of the Allen’s Creek Reservoir project (Fort Bend County, Missouri City, Richmond, Rosenberg, Simonton, Sugar Land, Thompsons, Weston Lakes).
TIER 2: Projects that H-GAC endorses which benefit individual or multiple jurisdictions and for which funding already exists or is programmed.
Clear Creek and Dickinson Bayou Study – Multiple local partners are working with the US Army Corps of Engineers to conduct a $1.5 million flood mitigation study of the Clear Creek and Dickinson Bayou watersheds of Galveston County. The current local participants include League City, Friendswood, Harris County Flood Control District, and Galveston County, with Brazoria County and Pearland as potential contributing participants. The study began in 2019 and is undergoing public review of preliminary results (https://www.leaguecity.com/3645/Lower-Clear-Creek-Dickinson-Bayou-Waters) (Covered areas noted in description).
Metropolitan Houston Regional Watershed Assessment – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is conducting a 22-watershed assessment of drainage planning and flood mitigation in the Houston area in conjunction with the Harris County Flood Control District and other local partners (22 watersheds in Harris County and adjacent counties).
Southeast Texas Flood Control District – Liberty and Chambers counties are participating in ongoing flood control studies and efforts as part of an 8-county southeast Texas area effort that also includes several area river authorities. Additional work is ongoing through 2021 as a continuation of these studies (Liberty and Chambers Counties; areas outside the region).
Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) Bond Projects – Projects arising from HCFCD’s 2018 bond program are moving forward throughout the county, and the District is coordinating with local partners (Harris County).
Harris County Flood Tunnel Study – the first phase of the study identified flood tunnels as a viable flood management option to study further. The second phase is currently underway, looking at potential routing, and will complete soon. A third phase looking at more specific design will take an additional 12-18 months (Harris County).
San Jacinto Regional Watershed Master Drainage Plan – multiple local jurisdictions worked to develop the San Jacinto Regional Watershed Master Drainage Plan. Using Atlas 14 rainfall data to develop inundation maps and estimates of impacted areas, the plan identified flood mitigation projects and policies that can be implemented in the near- and long-term to reduce flood risks to people and property throughout the San Jacinto watershed. (Harris County Flood Control District, San Jacinto River Authority, Montgomery County, City of Houston).
TIER 3: Projects that do not currently have specific components identified that could be advanced for funding. H-GAC will continue to track progress on these projects and provide coordination or support as warranted.
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Page 5 of 6 River Authority Flood Mitigation Implementation– The committee discussed the potential future role for river authorities to implement flood mitigation planning and implementation activities. San Jacinto River Authority (SJRA) is considering this type of approach and also developing a Flood Forecasting and Reservoir Operations Tool to help predict peak releases from Lake Conroe and better coordinate with local emergency management entities. The expected completion is Spring, 2021 (Montgomery and Harris Counties; additional counties covered by other Authorities).
Flood Upgrades – Fort Bend County – Fort Bend County is working to improve its flood readiness by incorporating Atlas 14 into its infrastructure planning and design and flood risk assessments as part of an interim drainage criteria manual. Portions of Fort Bend County, especially those areas impacted by Barker Reservoir during Hurricane Harvey, have also been the focus of several recent studies and efforts, including a 2018 study on the feasibility of a levee on the western end of Barker reservoir and a 2019 desilting project (Fort Bend County).
Summary of Projects by Tier and H-GAC Local Governments Benefitting
Tier 1 H-GAC Local Governments Benefitting Cedar Bayou Alliance Harris, Liberty and Chambers Counties; Cities of Baytown and Mont Belvieu. Lower Colorado River and San Bernard Portions of Austin, Brazoria, Colorado, Fort Bend, River Flood Warning System Matagorda, and Wharton counties and cities therein; portions of Fayette and Lee Counties outside of H-GAC region. Chambers County and City of Mont Belvieu Chambers, Liberty, Harris, Galveston, and Flood Protection Planning for Watersheds Jefferson Counties; Cities of Mont Belvieu, Liberty and Dayton. Lower Brazos Flood Protection Planning Areas within the Lower Brazos River watershed; Study including some outside the region. Brazos River Pinch Point Project Fort Bend County, Missouri City, Richmond, Rosenberg, Simonton, Sugar Land, Thompsons, Weston Lakes Tier 2 Clear Creek and Dickinson Bayou Study Areas in Harris and Galveston County, League City, Friendswood and other area municipalities within the Clear Creek and Dickinson Bayou watersheds. Metropolitan Houston Regional Watershed 22 watersheds in Harris, Chambers, Liberty, Assessment Galveston, Brazoria, Fort Bend County, Montgomery, and Waller Counties. Southeast Texas Flood Control District Liberty and Chambers Counties; six (6) other southeast Texas counties outside the region; River authorities in the study area. Harris County Flood Control District Harris County (HCFCD) Bond Projects Harris County Flood Tunnel Study Harris County
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Page 6 of 6 San Jacinto River Master Drainage Plan Harris County, Montgomery County, City of Houston, other local governments and organizations in the San Jacinto River Basin above Highway I-10. Tier 3 River Authority Flood Mitigation Harris and Montgomery Counties, potentially other Implementation river authorities and counties. Flood Upgrades -- Fort Bend County Areas within Fort Bend County, including those impacted by Barker Reservoir.
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Item 11.a. Page 1 of 4 H-GAC 2021 ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Background H-GAC advisory committees are appointed by H-GAC’s Board as a whole, based upon nominations from individual Board members and other groups. This month there are nominations to the Aging and Disability Advisory Committee, Area Emission Reduction Credit Organization, Gulf Coast Economic Development District, Regional Air Quality Planning Advisory Committee, Regional Flood Management Committee, Regional Homeland Security Coordinating Council, and Solid Waste Management Committee.
Current Situation N/A
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Action Requested Request approval of appointments to H-GAC advisory committees. (Staff Contact: Rick Guerrero)
ATTACHMENTS:
Descr ipt ion Type H-GAC JUNE 2021 ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Cover Memo Page 2 of 4 H-GAC JUNE 2021 ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Aging and Disability Advisory Committee Advise H-GAC Board on needs, services, and programs for older citizens in 12 H-GAC counties (all but Harris).
Nominations received for terms expiring December 2023:
Name Representing Nominated by Dessie F. Cherry At-Large Mayor Brauninger Kimberly M. Willis, M. Ed. Wharton County Judge Spenrath
Area Emission Reduction Credit Organization Promote coexistence of air quality improvement and economic development by generating and trading emission reduction credits.
Nominations received for terms expiring May 2024:
Name Representing Nominated by Edward Lewis Harris County-Large Industry Commissioner Garcia Dr. Denae King Harris County-Environmental/ Commissioner Garcia Economic Development Malcolm Richards Harris County-Environmental/ Commissioner Garcia Economic Development
Gulf Coast Economic Development District Provides oversight to H-GAC's economic development planning program.
Nomination received for term expiring May 2024:
Name Representing Nominated by Joshua Owens Wharton County Judge Spenrath
Regional Air Quality Planning Advisory Committee Advises the H-GAC Board, local governments, and state agencies on regional air quality issues.
Nominations received for terms expiring June 2022:
Name Representing Nominated by Trae Campbell (Primary) Business/Industry Port Houston Ken Gathright (Alt.) Business/Industry Port Houston David Douglas (Alt.) Local Government Judge Knight Ananth Sundareshwar (Alt.) Local Government Judge Duhon
Page 3 of 4 Regional Air Quality Planning Advisory Committee (cont.)
Nominations received for terms expiring June 2023:
Name Representing Nominated by Nguyen Ly (Primary) Local Government Council Member Alcorn Darryl Tate (Alt.) Local Government Council Member Alcorn Win Colbert (Primary) Local Government Council Member Alcorn Lara Cottingham (Alt.) Local Government Council Member Alcorn
Regional Flood Management Committee The Regional Flood Management Council's purpose is to assist and advise elected officials in their decision-making responsibilities by making recommendations on issues related to all aspects of flood management in the Gulf Coast Planning Region.
Nominations received for terms expiring May 2022:
Name Representing Nominated by Peggy Zahler (Primary) City of League City Mayor Hallisey Christopher Sims (Alt.) City of League City Mayor Hallisey
Regional Homeland Security Coordinating Council Coordinates local planning for Homeland Security.
Nominations received for terms expiring May 2023:
Name Representing Nominated by Ian Patin (Primary) Brazoria County Judge Sebesta Amy Fletcher (Alt.) Brazoria County Judge Sebesta
Solid Waste Management Committee Advises H-GAC Board and its member local governments on solid waste management issues.
Nominations received for terms expiring in May 2022:
Name Representing Nominated by Stacie Henderson (Primary) At-Large Mayor Zimmerman Diego Linares (Alt.) At-Large Mayor Zimmerman
Nominations received for terms expiring in May 2023:
Name Representing Nominated by Rhonda Hanks (Primary) Citizen/Environment Mayor Brauninger Adrian Hernandez (Primary) Non-Profit Mayor Cole Lenora Tollefson (Alt.) Non-Profit Mayor Cole
Page 4 of 4 Solid Waste Management Committee (cont.)
Nominations received for terms expiring in May 2023:
Name Representing Nominated by Candace Seger (Primary) Industry SWMC Darien Ross (Alt.) Industry SWMC
Item 12.a. Page 1 of 1 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Background The H-GAC Legislative Committee consists of 14 members representing cities, counties, and school districts from throughout the region. The Legislative Committee, chaired by Judge Nate McDonald of Matagorda County, studies state and federal legislation that may have an impact on the region and reports to the Board of Directors.
Current Situation The 87th legislative session adjourned on May 31. The Texas House and Senate introduced over 6,800 bills. H-GAC staff monitored over 100 bills with a potential impact on H-GAC programs or operations.
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Action Requested Report from Legislative Committee. No action necessary. (Contact: Chair, Judge Nate McDonald) Item 13.a. Page 1 of 1 H-GAC SPOTLIGHT – REGIONAL BACTERIA REDUCTION PLANS Background The single largest water quality issue in the 13-county H-GAC Service Area is elevated levels of fecal bacteria. In fact, nearly 50 percent of stream miles in the H-GAC service area are impacted by fecal bacteria level that are higher than the contact recreation standard. The Clean Water Act requires the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to address impaired waters through watershed-based management planning. A total maximum daily load project is one of the state’s planning efforts used to improve water quality in the region. A total maximum daily load project determines the number of fecal bacteria that a waterbody can support while still maintaining the contact recreation standard. Any concentration of fecal bacteria above the total maximum daily load then needs to be reduced. The actions and activities that are used to reduce fecal bacteria are determined by stakeholders within each watershed through development of an implementation plan.
Current Situation There are currently 11 total maximum daily load projects that address fecal bacteria within the H- GAC Service Area. H-GAC staff work with local stakeholders to develop total maximum daily loads and identify voluntary measures to reduce bacteria. We have seen success in reducing bacteria levels through the voluntary actions being carried out by local governments, non-profits and residents, some of which include:
conducting targeted monitoring to identify sources of bacteria; addressing sanitary sewer system overflows; applying green infrastructure practices to detention and development; repairing and replacing septic systems; and providing targeted outreach and technical assistance.
Staff will also discuss two success stories that highlight the reductions in bacteria we are seeing in the region. The first will be on the watershed level and show reductions that have been attained by the removal of failing septic systems in a management district by connecting them to a centralized wastewater plant. The second will highlight the overall success of the Bacteria Implementation Group’s regional bacteria implementation plan, noting that there is a lot of future work to do.
For more information about this program, please contact Steven Johnston at steven.johnston@h- gac.com or 832-681-2579.
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Action Requested No action requested. For information only. (Staff Contact: Steven Johnston) Item 13.b. Page 1 of 1 CURRENT AND UPCOMING H-GAC ACTIVITIES Background N/A
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Action Requested Report on current and upcoming H-GAC activities. (Staff Contact: Chuck Wemple) 2021 H-GAC BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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U AUSTIN COUNTY WALLERU COUNTY CITYU OF LEAGUE CITY County Judge Tim Lapham County Judge Trey Duhon Council Member Larry Millican VACANT Commissioner Justin Beckendorff Council Member Andy Mann
U BRAZORIA COUNTY WHARTON COUNTY CITYU OF MISSOURI CITY Commissioner Stacy Adams County Judge Phillip Spenrath Council Member Jeffrey Boney Commissioner Ryan Cade Commissioner Richard Zahn Council Member Lynn Clouser
U U CHAMBERS COUNTY CITY OF BAYTOWN CITYU OF PASADENA Commissioner Mark Tice Council Member Charles Johnson Councilmember Cary Bass Commissioner Billy Combs Council Member Chris Presley Council Member Phil Cayten
U U COLORADO COUNTY CITY OF CONROE CITYU OF PEARLAND County Judge Ty Prause Mayor Pro Tem Raymond McDonald Mayor Kevin Cole Commissioner Darrell Gertson Mayor Jody Czajkoski Council Member Tony Carbone
U U FORT BEND COUNTY CITY OF DEER PARK CITYU OF ROSENBERG Commissioner Andy Meyers Council Member Bill Patterson Mayor William Benton County Judge K.P. George Council Member Tommy Ginn VACANT
U U GALVESTON COUNTY CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD CITYU OF SUGAR LAND Commissioner Ken Clark Councilmember Sally Branson Mayor Joe Zimmerman Commissioner Joseph Giusti Councilmember Mike Foreman Council Member Stewart Jacobson
U U HARRIS COUNTY CITY OF GALVESTON CITYU OF TEXAS CITY Judge Lina Hidalgo Mayor Dr. Craig Brown Commissioner Jami Clark Commissioner Rodney Ellis Council Member David Collins Mayor Dedrick Johnson, Sr. Commissioner Adrian Garcia
U CITY OF HOUSTON HOMEU RULE CITIES
LIBERTYU COUNTY Council Member Sallie Alcorn Councilmember William King III, Dickinson County Judge Jay Knight Council Member Amy Peck Mayor Cecil Willis, Stafford Commissioner Greg Arthur Council Member Letitia Plummer Mayor Carolyn Bilski, Sealy Council Member Edward Pollard VACANT
MATAGORDAU COUNTY
U County Judge Nate McDonald CITY OF HUNTSVILLE GENERALU LAW CITIES Commissioner Kent Pollard Mayor Andy Brauninger Council Member Nancy Arnold, Waller VACANT Council Member Susan Schwartz,
MONTGOMERYU COUNTY Bunker Hill Village Commissioner Charlie Riley CITYU OF LA PORTE Mayor Joe Garcia, Pattison Judge Mark L. Keough Councilmember Chuck Engelken, Jr. Councilmember Teresa Vazquez-Evans, Kemah Councilman Bill Bentley
U WALKER COUNTY ISDsU Commissioner Jimmy Henry CITYU OF LAKE JACKSON Trustee Rissie Owens, Huntsville ISD Commissioner Bill Daugette Mayor Gerald Roznovsky Trustee Jennifer Key, Alief ISD Councilmember Ralph Buster Buell Note: Names of Alternates are indented
20U 21 OFFICERS CHAIR Judge Phillip Spenrath Wharton County
CHAIR ELECT Councilmember William King III City of Dickinson
VICE CHAIR Commissioner Kenneth Clark Galveston County
H-GAC—4/27/2021
H-GAC Board of Directors Page 2 of 5 Members
HON. STACY L. ADAMS HON. SALLIE ALCORN COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT 3 COUNCIL MEMBER, AT-LARGE POSITION 5 BRAZORIA COUNTY CITY OF HOUSTON PO BOX 548 900 BAGBY ST FIRST FLOOR ALVIN TX 77512 HOUSTON TX 77002 (281)331-3197 (281)331-6586 FAX (832)393-3017 (832)395-9426 FAX [email protected] [email protected]
HON. NANCY ARNOLD HON. CARY BASS COUNCIL MEMBER COUNCIL MEMBER, DISTRICT G CITY OF WALLER CITY OF PASADENA 2105 BOIS D’ARC ST PO BOX 672 WALLER TX 77484 PASADENA TX 77501-0672 (281)813-2511 (936)372-3477 FAX (713)475-7858 (713)475-7817 FAX [email protected] [email protected]
HON. WILLIAM T. BENTON HON. CAROLYN BILSKI MAYOR MAYOR CITY OF ROSENBERG CITY OF SEALY PO BOX 32 415 MAIN ST ROSENBERG TX 77471 SEALY TX 77565 (832)595-3340 (832)595-3333 FAX (979)885-3511 (979)885-3513 FAX [email protected] [email protected]
HON. JEFFREY BONEY HON. SALLY HARRIS BRANSON COUNCIL MEMBER, DISTRICT A COUNCILMEMBER, POSITION 2 CITY OF MISSOURI CITY CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD 1522 TEXAS PARKWAY 910 S FRIENDSWOOD DR MISSOURI CITY, TX 77489-2170 FRIENDSWOOD TX 77546-4856 (281)403-8500 (281)403-0683 FAX (281)996-3270 (281)482-1634 FAX [email protected] [email protected]
HON. ANDY BRAUNINGER HON. DR. CRAIG BROWN MAYOR MAYOR CITY OF HUNTSVILLE CITY OF GALVESTON 1212 AVE M PO BOX 779 HUNTSVILLE TX 77340 GALVESTON, TX 77553 (936)291-5403 (409)797-3510 (409)797-3511 FAX [email protected] [email protected]
HON. KENNETH CLARK HON. KENNETH CLARK COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT 4 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT 4 GALVESTON COUNTY GALVESTON COUNTY 174 CALDER DRIVE, ROOM 112 174 CALDER DRIVE, ROOM 112 LEAGUE CITY, TX 77573 LEAGUE CITY, TX 77573 (281)316-8744 (281)316-2000 FAX (281)316-8744 (281)316-2000 FAX [email protected] [email protected]
HON. KEVIN COLE HON. TREY DUHON III MAYOR COUNTY JUDGE CITY OF PEARLAND WALLER COUNTY 3519 LIBERTY DR 836 AUSTIN ST STE 203 PEARLAND TX 77581 HEMPSTEAD TX 77445 (281)652-1780 (281)652-1708 FAX (979)826-3357 (979)826-2112 FAX [email protected] [email protected]
HON. CHUCK ENGELKEN JR. HON. ADRIAN GARCIA COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 2 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT 2 CITY OF LA PORTE HARRIS COUNTY 604 W FAIRMONT PKWY 1001 PRESTON ST STE 924 LA PORTE TX 77571 HOUSTON TX 77002 (281)471-5020 (281)842-3701 FAX (713)755-6220 (713)755-8810 FAX [email protected] [email protected]
HON. JOE GARCIA HON. JIMMY HENRY MAYOR COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT 4 CITY OF PATTISON WALKER COUNTY PO BOX 223 9368 SH 75 S PATTISON TX 77466-0223 NEW WAVERLY TX 77358 (281)705-5025 (281)934-3516 FAX (936)436-4912 (936)436-4914 FAX [email protected] [email protected]
H-GAC Board of Directors Page 3 of 5 Members
HON. LINA HIDALGO HON. CHARLES JOHNSON COUNTY JUDGE COUNCIL MEMBER, DISTRICT 3 HARRIS COUNTY CITY OF BAYTOWN 1001 PRESTON ST STE 911 PO BOX 424 HOUSTON TX 77002 BAYTOWN TX 77522 (713)274-7000 (713)755-8379 FAX (281)420-6500 (281)420-7176 FAX [email protected] [email protected]
HON. WILLIAM H. KING III HON. JAY KNIGHT COUNCILMAN, POSITION 6 COUNTY JUDGE CITY OF DICKINSON LIBERTY COUNTY 408 GULLEY RANCH COURT 1923 SAM HOUSTON ST RM 201 DICKINSON TX 77539 LIBERTY TX 77575 (281)337-2489 (281)337-6190 FAX (936)336-4665 (936)336-4518 FAX [email protected] [email protected]
HON. TIM LAPHAM HON. NATE MCDONALD COUNTY JUDGE COUNTY JUDGE AUSTIN COUNTY MATAGORDA COUNTY ONE E MAIN ST 1700 7TH ST RM 301 BELLVILLE TX 77418 BAY CITY TX 77414 (979)865-5911 (979)865-8786 FAX (979)244-7605 (979)245-3697 FAX [email protected] [email protected]
HON. RAYMOND MCDONALD HON. ANDY MEYERS MAYOR PRO TEM COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT 3 CITY OF CONROE FORT BEND COUNTY PO BOX 3066 22333 GRAND CORNER DR STE 105 CONROE TX 77305 KATY TX 77494 (936)522-3010 (936)522-3009 FAX (281)238-1400 (281)238-1401 FAX [email protected] [email protected] HON. LARRY MILLICAN HON. RISSIE L. OWENS COUNCIL MEMBER TRUSTEE, POSITION 2 CITY OF LEAGUE CITY HUNTSVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 300 W WALKER ST 180 ELKINS LAKE LEAGUE CITY TX 77573 HUNTSVILLE TX 77340-7304 (713)828-1312 (281)554-1020 FAX (936)294-0262 (936)291-3444 FAX [email protected] [email protected]
HON. BILL PATTERSON HON. LETITIA PLUMMER COUNCIL MEMBER, POSITION 4 COUNCIL MEMBER, AT-LARGE POSITIION 4 CITY OF DEER PARK CITY OF HOUSTON 2309 WEST LONESOME DOVE 900 BAGBY ST 1ST FL DEER PARK TX 77536 HOUSTON TX 77002 (281)478-7247 (281)542-9796 FAX (832)393-3012 (832)393-3327 FAX [email protected] [email protected]
HON. TY PRAUSE HON. CHARLIE RILEY COUNTY JUDGE COUNTY COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT 2 COLORADO COUNTY MONTGOMERY COUNTY PO BOX 236 19110 UNITY PARK DRIVE COLUMBUS TX 78934 MAGNOLIA TX 77353 (979)732-2604 (979)732-9389 FAX (281)259-6492 (936)760-6954 FAX [email protected] [email protected]
HON. GERALD ROZNOVSKY HON. PHILLIP S. SPENRATH MAYOR COUNTY JUDGE CITY OF LAKE JACKSON WHARTON COUNTY 25 OAK DRIVE 100 S FULTON ST #100 LAKE JACKSON TX 77566 WHARTON TX 77488 (979)415-2500 (979)297-8823 FAX (979)532-4612 (979)532-1970 FAX [email protected] [email protected]
HON. MARK TICE HON. JOE R. ZIMMERMAN COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT 3 MAYOR CHAMBERS COUNTY CITY OF SUGAR LAND 7911 COVE LOOP PO BOX 110 COVE TX 77523 SUGAR LAND TX 77487-0110 (409)267-2409 (281)385-5635 FAX (281)275-2710 (281)275-2721 FAX [email protected] [email protected] H-GAC Board of Directors Alternates Page 4 of 5
HON. GREG ARTHUR HON. JUSTIN BECKENDORFF COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT 2 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT 4 LIBERTY COUNTY WALLER COUNTY PO BOX 77 PO BOX 7 HARDIN TX 77561 PATTISON TX 77466 (936)298-2790 (936)298-9737 FAX (281)375-5231 (281)375-7751 FAX [email protected] [email protected]
HON. BILL BENTLEY HON. R.L. BUSTER BUELL COUNCILPERSON, DISTRICT 3 COUNCILMEMBER, POSITION 4 CITY OF LA PORTE CITY OF LAKE JACKSON 604 W FAIRMONT PKWY 25 OAK DR LA PORTE TX 77571 LAKE JACKSON TX 77566-5289 (281)471-5020 (281)842-3701 FAX (979)415-2400 (979)297-8823 FAX [email protected] [email protected] HON. RYAN CADE JR. HON. TONY CARBONE COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT 2 COUNCILMEMBER, POSITION 2 BRAZORIA COUNTY CITY OF PEARLAND 21017 CR 171 DEPT 3 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE ANGLETON TX 77515 PEARLAND TX 77581 (979)864-1548 (979)864-1080 FAX (281)652-1662 (281)652-1708 FAX [email protected] [email protected]
HON. PHIL CAYTEN HON. LYNN CLOUSER COUNCIL MEMBER, DISTRICT F COUNCIL MEMBER-AT-LARGE, POSITION 2 CITY OF PASADENA CITY OF MISSOURI CITY PO BOX 672 1522 TEXAS PKWY PASADENA TX 77501-0672 MISSOURI CITY TX 77489-2170 (713)475-7858 (713)475-7817 FAX (281)403-8500 (281)403-0683 FAX [email protected] [email protected]
HON. DAVID COLLINS HON. BILLY COMBS COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 3 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT 4 CITY OF GALVESTON CHAMBERS COUNTY PO BOX 779 7711 HWY 146 GALVESTON TX 77553 BAYTOWN TX 77520 (409)797-3510 (409)797-3511 FAX (281)383-2011 (281)573-1823 FAX [email protected] [email protected] HON. JODY CZAJKOSKI HON. BILL DAUGETTE MAYOR COMMISSIONER CITY OF CONROE WALKER COUNTY PO BOX 399 2986- B HWY 19 EAST BERNARD TX 77435 HUNTSVILLE, TX 77320 (936)522-3010 (936)522-3009 FAX (936)295-7999 (936)522-3009 FAX [email protected] [email protected] HON. RODNEY ELLIS HON. MIKE FOREMAN COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT 1 MAYOR HARRIS COUNTY CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD 1001 PRESTON, 9TH FLOOR 910 S FRIENDSWOOD DR HOUSTON TX 77002-4310 FRIENDSWOOD TX 77546-4856 (713)755-6111 (713)755-6114 FAX (281)996-3270(281)482-1634 FAX [email protected] [email protected] HON. KP GEORGE HON. DARRELL GERTSON COUNTY JUDGE COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT 4 FORT BEND COUNTY COLORADO COUNTY 301 JACKSON ST 310 S MCCARTY AVE RICHMOND TX 77469 EAGLE LAKE TX 77434 (281)341-8608 (281)341-8609 FAX (979)234-2633 (979)234-3832 FAX [email protected] [email protected] HON. TOMMY GINN HON. JOSEPH GIUSTI COUNCIL MEMBER, POSITION 3 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT 2 CITY OF DEER PARK GALVESTON COUNTY PO BOX 700 722 MOODY DEER PARK TX 77536 GALVESTON TX 77550 (281)478-7247 (281)478-7217 FAX (409)766-2244 (409) 765-2915 FAX [email protected] [email protected]
HON. STEWART JACOBSON HON. DEDRICK JOHNSON SR COUNCIL MEMBER, DISTRICT 3 MAYOR CITY OF SUGAR LAND CITY OF TEXAS CITY PO BOX 110 PO BOX 2608 SUGAR LAND TX 77487-0110 TEXAS CITY TX 77592-2608 (281)275-2313 (281)275-2721 FAX (409)948-3111 (409)949-3090 FAX [email protected] [email protected] H-GAC Board of Directors Alternates Page 5 of 5
HON. MARK J. KEOUGH HON. JENNIFER KEY COUNTY JUDGE TRUSTEE, POSITION 6 MONTGOMERY COUNTY ALIEF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 501 NORTH THOMPSON, SUITE 401 4250 COOK RD CONROE TX 77301 HOUSTON TX 77072 (936)539-7812 (936)760-6919 FAX (281)498-8110 (281)983-8466 FAX [email protected] [email protected] HON. ANDY MANN HON. AMY PECK COUNCIL MEMBER, POSITION 1 COUNCIL MEMBER, DISTRICT A CITY OF LEAGUE CITY CITY OF HOUSTON 300 W WALKER STREET 900 BAGBY ST 1ST FL LEAGUE CITY TX 77573 HOUSTON TX 77002 (281)667-5013 (281)554-1020 FAX (832)393-3010 (832)393-3302 FAX [email protected] [email protected]
HON. EDWARD POLLARD HON. KENT POLLARD COUNCIL MEMBER, DISTRICT J COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT 2 CITY OF HOUSTON MATAGORDA COUNTY 900 BAGBY ST 1ST FL PO BOX 571 HOUSTON TX 77002 MATAGORDA TX 77457 (832)393-3015 (832)395-9423 FAX (979)863-7861 (979)863-2155 FAX [email protected] [email protected]
HON. CHRIS PRESLEY HON. SUSAN SCHWARTZ COUNCIL MEMBER, DISTRICT 2 COUNCILMEMBER, POSITION 2 CITY OF BAYTOWN CITY OF BUNKER HILL VILLAGE PO BOX 424 11977 MEMORIAL DR BAYTOWN TX 77522 HOUSTON TX 77024 (281)420-6500 (281)420-7176 FAX (713)467-9762 (713)827-8752 FAX [email protected] [email protected] HON. TERESA VAZQUEZ-EVANS HON. CECIL WILLIS JR. COUNCIL MEMBER, POSITION 1 MAYOR CITY OF KEMAH CITY OF STAFFORD 1401 HWY 146 13102 FRANCES ST KEMAH TX 77565 STAFFORD TX 77477 (281)334-1611 (281)334-6583 FAX (281)261-3900 (281)261-3994 FAX [email protected] [email protected]
HON. RICHARD ZAHN COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT 1 WHARTON COUNTY PO BOX 399 EAST BERNARD TX 77435 (979)335-7541 (979)335-6029 FAX [email protected]
DEDC CEO Report June 2021
Business Development and Prospecting: Attended numerous online virtual meetings and calls with economic development partners: International Economic Development Marketing Advisory Committee, HREDA, SBA Houston Partners Meeting, Greater Houston Partners Meeting, Galveston County Economic Development calls. Met with prospective development partners REME/William Cole and 4 new prospects including Greenleaf Enterprises. Met with the College of the Mainland Board and lunch with the Dickinson Chamber of Commerce. Followed-up on property acquisition/disposition contacts; answered numerous 3rd party property inquiries. Marketing: Calls with Catalyst Commercial Economic Development regarding Strategic Plan follow-up and Council surveys; provided primary business and Council contact list; first draft plan almost complete; they will return for Board workshop June 21st. Attended 2 day Texas Economic Development Council Conference in Frisco, TX. Research on DEDC separate URL and website. Attended City Council and P&Z meetings in person and by phone. Reviewed regional site selection RFP’s and RFI’s from area and state economic development entities to qualify Dickinson and reply, if applicable. No sites met qualification criteria this month. Administration and Property Management: Solicited and reviewed new legal representation RFP: negotiating. Renewed Texas Real Estate Broker’s License. Continued maintenance of all owned properties with existing vendors. Requested feedback on conceptual drawings of 4418 Illinois Street property from DEDC Board. Projects: 1) Project Greenleaf: Developer interested in greenfield site development of owned I-45 acreage to build 3 buildings totaling 19k sf of commercial space for 3rd party tenant leases; in negotiation with Board for incentives; EIA completed; Executive Session presentation and infrastructure incentive discussion ongoing.
2) Chemic (closed): Monitoring renovation of Chemic Engineers’ new corporate headquarters off Medical Park Drive; interior construction work in full swing, expect summer completion and move-in. 3) Project Energy: On hold while researching available acreage acquisition alternatives with infrastructure available; client has incentive applications.
4) Project Water Street / I-45: New project concept plan submitted by development partner; awaiting $3M EDA grant award response for public parking garage project; developer and grant writer providing EDA with additional info requested; attorneys negotiating next step: acceptable performance agreement to replace LOI; CBRE pursuing multiple tenants/users that are being qualified by developer; Phase I ESA completed; surveys underway; appraisals next step in due diligence preparing for site contracts post performance agreement approvals.
5) Gator (closed): Grand opening 6/12/21; I-45 exit closure hampering business as it has with all of Dickinson traffic.
6) Project A: Proposed new building on .92 ac on FM517 to relocate this service business from League City; incentives application pending completion; EIA to follow; application stalled due to complications in closing land; land purchase closed but exorbitant building cost projections precluding construction funding and start; expect progress to resume late summer.
7) Project Hair: High traffic area barber shop lease space search for startup business; $2000/mo. facility budget; still looking for inexpensive salon leasehold space but few prospects to date; searching for viable space.
8) Project Grocer: Awaiting update on property contract from prospect; new food purchasing experience involving the renovation/re-opening the hurricane-damaged Zeigler’s Grocery on FM 517; to create jobs, increase ad valorem taxation and sales tax revenues; EIA completed; document submittal complete except appraisal, collateral/ loan/performance documents and Board presentation.
9) Hughes Road 46 acres: Single family developer under contract with DEDC is requesting potential City development assistance via a limited PID; residential property under contract is included in a $49M+ GLO drainage project grant award; met with Huitt-Zollars and Public Management: likely 6 months before any planning to proceed with property use; DEDC extended property contract again with buyer; awaiting direction on an easement and direction on grant scope affecting property; H-Z says likely no open waterway, drainage by underground box culvert to bayou and under Hughes Road given restricted funding and additional project work in Dickinson to be included.
10) Project Rhino: Initial application received; requested incentives for new build-to-suit brewpub concept on FM 517 W presented 3/2/21; Economic Impact Analysis completed; negotiating Performance Agreement and security documents; Board awaiting close of interim construction loan with Texas First to return to DEDC Board for funding request: expected in June/July.
11) Dickinson Farmer’s Market: Well-attended Chamber of Commerce-sponsored Farmer’s Market event becoming a mainstay in DEDC’s property on Highway 3 the first Saturday of each month. 36 vendors last Saturday, 500+ attended the first attempt on April 3rd. Plans to expand and grow monthly.
12) Events: Dickinson Little Italy Festival: DEDC leased property to festival organizers to host the 2021 event 3/13 with parking on DEDC’s I-45 property and activities there and at the Water Grove Event Center parking area. Very successful event was held and the sponsors want to hold it there again next year. Awaiting completion of I-45/Water Street development agreement with development partners under LOI before planning 2022 event.
Talks are underway about hosting other high profile, fun, family-oriented Dickinson events: Red, White and Bayou, more boat parades, holiday, food and music events; marketing more to make Dickinson more of a draw to visitors to our area, so stay tuned.
13) Exterior Improvement Reimbursement Grant Program: Sent application to All American Automotive on Highway 3 (completion stalled); Bayou Realtors completing electronic billboard utilizing their matching grant funds (expect reimbursement request soon).
14) Future Projects: Ongoing search to acquire commercial and industrial-zoned property to support mixed use commercial and business park development along major traffic corridors such as Highway 3, FM 517 and FM 646 to support primary job-creating businesses. Also researching prospective mixed-use, multi-tenant, waterfront property acquisitions to develop and recruit future primary job creating business uses along Dickinson Bayou, one of the City’s greatest assets. City Business: Revised and forwarded changes to the DEDC Administrative Services Agreement proposed in the May meeting by the Mayor and Interim City Manager; no further action or response received back as yet.
Provided requested documentation as available and followed up with Rick Patterson regarding DEDC financial audit; received a list of questions from auditor; reply received from City Finance Director; meeting set with auditor and Finance Director for 6/22.
Ongoing DEDC bank operating account relocation project to First Texas Bank to save fees and to ease in electronic processing of payables/receivables under the Administrative Services Agreement authorized by the DEDC Board. Documentation in process. ITEM 7
ITEM 8
ITEM 9
Dickinson City Council Agenda Item Data Sheet
MEETING DATE: June 22nd, 2021
TOPIC: Conduct A Public Hearing Concerning: A Request (ZC-2021- 0559) to Amend the Official Zoning Map of the City of Dickinson for a Zone Change (“RR” to “GC”) on Approximately ± 9.34 ACRES, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS ABSTRACT 1 LOT 145 THAMANS 1ST SUB. More Commonly Known as South of FM 517 and West of FM 646 (“Property”), In the City of Dickinson, Galveston County, Texas. Resulting in Zone Change from Rural Residential (RR) to General Commercial (GC).
BACKGROUND: Owner, Dues Gregory Shane, has submitted a request to change the zoning for the property legally described above from Rural Residential (RR) to General Commercial (GC). This property is in the City of Dickinson, Galveston County, Texas.
Access – This site may be accessed via FM 646 Rd. North.
The proposed zone change (“RR” to “GC”) was “Approved” by a vote of 6 – 1, by the P & Z Commission at the June 15th, 2021 Meeting. Understanding is that, the ultimate goal is to seek a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for Boat/RV Storage on site.
ATTACHMENTS: Application Packet- Presented to P & Z Commission.
FUNDING ISSUES: Not applicable – no dollars are being spent or received. Full amount already budgeted in Acct/Project# ______
Not budgeted. FINANCE VERIFICATION OF FUNDING:
SUBMITTING STAFF MEMBER: CITY ADMINISTRATOR APPROVAL:
Kola Olayiwola, Director of Development Services
ACTIONS TAKEN APPROVAL READINGS PASSED OTHER YES NO 1st 2nd 3rd
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ITEM 10
ORDINANCE NUMBER XXX-2021 (Zoning Case No. 2021- 0559)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DICKINSON, TEXAS, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY, ORDINANCE NUMBER 420-2001, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, SO AS TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY +/- 9.34 ACRES, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS ABSTRACT 1 LOT 145 THAMANS 1ST. SUBDIVISION. MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS SOUTH OF FM 517 AND WEST OF FM 646 ROAD, IN THE CITY OF DICKINSON, GALVESTON COUNTY, TEXAS, PRESENTLY ZONED RURAL RESIDENTIAL (RR) TO CHANGE TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC); DIRECTING A CHANGE ACCORDINGLY IN THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,000 FOR EACH DAY OF VIOLATION HEREOF; AND PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Dues Gregory Shane, is the (“Owner”) of approximately ± 9.34 ACRES, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS ABSTRACT 1 LOT 145 THAMANS 1ST SUB. More Commonly Known as South of FM 517 and West of FM 646 (“Property”), In the City of Dickinson, Galveston County, Texas (the “City”); and
WHEREAS, the Property presently has a zoning classification of Rural Residential (RR) under Ordinance Number 420-2001, the City's Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, Dues Gregory Shane, (“Applicant”) has made a request to change the Zoning Classification on said Property from Rural Residential (RR) to General Commercial (GC) as authorized by the City’s Zoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City Secretary of Dickinson, Texas, directed that notices of a hearing be issued, as required by the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Dickinson and laws of the State of Texas, at a meeting of the City Council, to be held on the 22nd day of June 2021, for the purpose of considering rezoning the Property from Rural Residential (RR) to General Commercial (GC); and
WHEREAS, the City Secretary of the said City accordingly caused to be issued and published the notices required by its Zoning Ordinance and laws of the State of Texas applicable thereto, the same having been published in a paper of general circulation in the City of Dickinson, Texas, at least fifteen (15) days prior to the time set for such hearing; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of said City, pursuant to such notice, held its public hearing and heard all persons wishing to be heard both for and against the aforesaid change in the Zoning Ordinance, on the 22nd day of June 2021; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion and finds that such rezoning would not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or general welfare, and will promote the best and most orderly development of the properties affected thereby, and to be affected thereby, in the City of Dickinson, and as well, the owners and occupants thereof, and the City generally.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DICKINSON, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. The facts and matters set forth in the preamble of this Ordinance are hereby found to be true and correct.
Section 2. The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Number 420-2001, as the same has been heretofore amended, is hereby further amended so as to rezone ± 9.34 ACRES, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS ABSTRACT 1 LOT 145, THAMANS 1ST SUBDIVISION. More Commonly Known as South of FM 517 and West of FM 646 Road, In the City of Dickinson, Galveston County, Texas from Rural Residential (RR) to General Commercial (GC).
Section 3. It is directed that the official zoning map of the City of Dickinson, adopted on the 24th day of June, 2001, by Ordinance Number 420-2001, shall be revised and amended to reflect the zoning classification established by this Ordinance, with the appropriate reference thereon to the number and effective date of this Ordinance and a brief description of the nature of the change.
Section 4. All provisions of the ordinances of the City of Dickinson in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed, and all other provisions of the Ordinances of the City of Dickinson not in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 5. The repeal of any ordinance or part of ordinances effectuated by the enactment of this Ordinance shall not be construed as abandoning any action now pending under or by virtue of such ordinance or as discontinuing, abating, modifying or altering any penalty accruing or to accrue, or as affecting any rights of the municipality under any section or provisions of any ordinance at the time of passage of this Ordinance.
Section 6. Any person who shall intentionally, knowingly, recklessly, or with criminal negligence violate any provision of this Ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be subject to a fine in an amount not to exceed $2,000.00. Each day a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.
Section 7. In the event any clause, phrase, provision, sentence, or part of this Ordinance or the application of the same to any person or circumstance shall for any reason be adjudged invalid or held unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, it shall not affect, impair, or invalidate this Ordinance as a whole or any part or provision
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hereof other than the part declared to be invalid or unconstitutional; and the City Council of the City of Dickinson, Texas, declares that it would have passed each and every part of the same notwithstanding the omission of any such part thus declared to be invalid or unconstitutional, whether there be one or more parts.
Section 8. This Ordinance shall become effective upon final reading and adoption of this Ordinance, in accordance with law.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED on first reading this 22nd day of June 2021.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED on second reading this ____ day of
______, 2021
(Third Reading Suspended)
DULY PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED on third and final reading this
____ day of ______, 2021.
______Sean Skipworth, Mayor City of Dickinson, Texas
ATTEST:
______Interim City Secretary City of Dickinson, Texas
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CONTENT:
______David Olson, City Attorney City of Dickinson, Texas
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ITEM 11
Dickinson City Council Agenda Item Data Sheet
MEETING DATE: June 22nd, 2021
TOPIC: Conduct A Public Hearing Concerning: A Request (ZC-2021-0560) to Amend the Official Zoning Map of the City of Dickinson to Grant a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for Boat/RV Storage Facility on Approximately ± 9.34 ACRES, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS ABSTRACT 1 LOT 145 THAMANS 1ST SUB. More Commonly Known as South of FM 517 and West of FM 646 (“Property”), In the City of Dickinson, Galveston County, Texas. Resulting in Land Use Change from General Commercial (GC) to SUP.
BACKGROUND: Owner, Dues Gregory Shane, has submitted a request to change the Land Use for the property legally described above from General Commercial (GC) to SUP. This property is in the City of Dickinson, Galveston County, Texas.
Access – This site may be accessed via FM 646 Rd. North.
The proposed land use change (“GC” to “SUP”) was unanimously “Approved” by the P & Z Commission at the June 15th, 2021 Meeting. Condition of approval includes:
1) Comply with Sec. 18-70 of the City Ordinance- Building Design Standards. 2) Provide 24-hour surveillance and monitoring for the site. 3) Furnish post development Tree Survey. 4) Maintain vegetation and general cleanliness of the detention pond. 5) Boat/RV wash rack shall be mitigated for proper disposal of wastewater. 6) Comply with the Fire Life Safety Regulations as administered by the Fire Marshal and the Fire Chief.
ATTACHMENTS: Application Packet- Presented to P & Z Commission.
FUNDING ISSUES: Not applicable – no dollars are being spent or received. Full amount already budgeted in Acct/Project# ______
Not budgeted. FINANCE VERIFICATION OF FUNDING:
SUBMITTING STAFF MEMBER: CITY ADMINISTRATOR APPROVAL:
Kola Olayiwola, Director of Development Services
ACTIONS TAKEN APPROVAL READINGS PASSED OTHER YES NO 1st 2nd 3rd
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ITEM 12
ORDINANCE SUP NUMBER XXX-2021 (Zoning Case No. 2021-0560)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DICKINSON, TEXAS, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY, ORDINANCE NUMBER 420-2001, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, TO GRANT SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NUMBER SUP-XXX-2021 FOR A NEW BOAT AND RV STORAGE FACILITY ON PROPERTY BEING LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS ± 9.34 ACRES, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS ABSTRACT 1 LOT 145 THAMANS 1ST. SUBDIVISION. MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS SOUTH OF FM 517 AND WEST OF FM 646 ROAD, IN THE CITY OF DICKINSON, GALVESTON COUNTY, TEXAS. PRESENTLY ZONED GENERAL COMMERCIAL (“GC”); PROVIDING FOR THE INCORPORATION OF PREAMBLE; DIRECTING A CHANGE ACCORDINGLY IN THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,000 FOR EACH DAY OF VIOLATION HEREOF; AND PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Dues, Gregory Shane, is the (“Owner”) of approximately ± 9.34 ACRES, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS ABSTRACT 1 LOT 145 THAMANS 1ST SUB. More Commonly Known as South of FM 517 and West of FM 646 (“Property”), In the City of Dickinson, Galveston County, Texas (the “City”); and
WHEREAS, the Property presently has a zoning classification of General Commercial (“GC”) pursuant to Ordinance No. 420-2001, the City's Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, W&D Ventures, Dickinson (“Applicant(s)”) have made application to the City for a Specific Use Permit (“SUP”) for said Property to allow the use of a New Boat and RV Storage Facility on the Property as authorized by the City’s Zoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City Secretary of Dickinson, Texas, directed that notices of a hearing be issued, as required by the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Dickinson and laws of the State of Texas, at a meeting of the City Council, to be held on the 22nd day of June, 2021, for the purpose of considering a Specific Use Permit (“SUP”) to allow the use of a New Boat and RV Storage Facility on the Property; and
WHEREAS, the City Secretary of the said City accordingly caused to be issued and published the notices required by its Zoning Ordinance and laws of the State of Texas applicable thereto, the same having been published in a paper of general circulation in the City of Dickinson, Texas, at least fifteen (15) days prior to the time set for such hearing; and
______CITY OF DICKINSON, TEXAS – ORDINANCE NUMBER XXX-2021 Page 1 of 4 WHEREAS, the City Council of said City, pursuant to such notice, held its public hearing and heard all persons wishing to be heard both for and against the aforesaid change in the Zoning Ordinance, on the 22nd day of June 2021; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion and finds that the granting of the Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow the Applicant to use the Property for a New Boat and RV Storage Facility, as described herein, would not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or general welfare or otherwise offensive to the general public, and will promote the best and most orderly development of the properties affected thereby, and to be affected thereby, in the City of Dickinson, and as well, the owners and occupants thereof, and the City generally.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DICKINSON, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. The facts and matters set forth in the preamble of this Ordinance are hereby found to be true and correct.
Section 2. The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Number 420-2001, as the same has been heretofore amended, is hereby further amended so as to grant Specific Use Permit Number SUP-XXX-2021 allowing the Applicant to use the Property for a New Boat and RV Storage Facility, such Property being legally described as ± 9.34 ACRES, ABSTRACT 1 LOT 145 THAMANS 1ST SUB. More Commonly Known as South of FM 517 and West of FM 646, In the City of Dickinson, Galveston County, Texas, presently zoned General Commercial (“GC”), with the following conditions:
1) Comply with Sec. 18-70 of the City Ordinance- Building Design Standards. 2) Provide 24-hour surveillance and monitoring for the site. 3) Furnish post development Tree Survey. 4) Maintain vegetation and general cleanliness of the detention pond. 5) Boat/RV wash rack shall be mitigated for proper disposal of wastewater. 6) Comply with the Fire Life Safety Regulations as administered by the Fire Marshal and the Fire Chief.
Section 3. It is further ordered that Specific Use Permit Number SUP-XXX- 2021, as authorized by this Ordinance, is approved solely for the use of a New Boat and RV Storage Facility by the Applicant, and therefore, all amendments to such SUP approved by this Ordinance are exclusively for the benefit of the Applicant and do not run with the land.
Section 4. It is directed that the official zoning map of the City of Dickinson, adopted on the 28th day of July, 2001, by Ordinance No. 420-2001, shall be revised and amended to reflect the Specific Use Permit (SUP) granted by this Ordinance, with the
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Section 5. All provisions of the ordinances of the City of Dickinson in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed, and all other provisions of the Ordinances of the City of Dickinson not in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 6. The repeal of any ordinance or part of ordinances effectuated by the enactment of this Ordinance shall not be construed as abandoning any action now pending under or by virtue of such ordinance or as discontinuing, abating, modifying or altering any penalty accruing or to accrue, or as affecting any rights of the municipality under any section or provisions of any ordinance at the time of passage of this Ordinance.
Section 7. Any person who shall intentionally, knowingly, recklessly or with criminal negligence violate any provision contained in this Ordinance, or who shall commit or perform any act declared herein to be unlawful, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined in an amount of not more than two thousand dollars ($2,000.00). Each day a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.
Section 8. In the event any clause, phrase, provision, sentence, or part of this Ordinance or the application of the same to any person or circumstance shall for any reason be adjudged invalid or held unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, it shall not affect, impair, or invalidate this Ordinance as a whole or any part or provision hereof other than the part declared to be invalid or unconstitutional; and the City Council of the City of Dickinson, Texas, declares that it would have passed each and every part of the same notwithstanding the omission of any such part thus declared to be invalid or unconstitutional, whether there be one or more parts.
Section 9. This Ordinance shall become effective upon final reading and adoption of this Ordinance, in accordance with law.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED on first reading this the 22nd day of June 2021.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED on second reading this ___ day of ______, 2021
DULY PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED on third and final reading this
___day of ______, 2021.
______Sean Skipworth, Mayor City of Dickinson, Texas
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ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CONTENT:
______Interim City Secretary David W. Olson, City Attorney City of Dickinson, Texas City of Dickinson, Texas
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Dickinson City Council Agenda Item Data Sheet
MEETING DATE: June 22, 2021
TOPIC: Conduct A Public Hearing Concerning: Possible Revisions or Total Repeal of the Hwy-3 Overlay District Regulations (Article XI- Highway 3 Overlay District), Dickinson, Texas 77539. The district is divided into three (3) sub-districts, SD-1, SD-2, and SD-3 generally indicated in Exhibit-1 and described in subsection (2) – (4) in the City code of ordinances.
BACKGROUND: Council has had concerns about the Hwy. 3 Overlay District regulations being too restrictive to business and has indicated the need that the regulations be revised or totally repealed. This issue went before the Planning and Zoning Commission Public hearing and discussion. After hearing a presentation from the City planning department, the Commission On 6/15/2021 made the following recommendations:
a) Keep the Ordinance with relevant changes for now. b) Schedule a joint workshop of P & Z with the City Council. c) Seek Public impute or create a forum for Public comments on the matter.
ATTACHMENTS: Summary Report of P & Z Discussions and Recommendations.
SUBMITTING STAFF MEMBER: CITY ADMINISTRATOR APPROVAL:
Kola Olayiwola, Director of Development Services
ACTIONS TAKEN APPROVAL READINGS PASSED OTHER YES NO 1st 2nd 3rd
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SUMMARY REPORT R.G. Reeder, Chairman City of Dickinson Leslie Boudwin Bill Bonham, Vice Chairman PLANNING AND ZONING Deborah Fortner Bill Latimer COMMISSION Marjorie Morgan Greg Smith REGULAR MEETING
June 15, 2021
ITEM 10.) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING: Revision and/or Total Repeal of the Hwy-3 Overlay District.
R.G. Reeder (Chairman) Opened the discussion with the history of what has transpired up to this point on the Hwy 3 Overlay District issues. He mentioned what he has been told on the restrictive nature of the Overlay District and argued that he has not seen any concrete evidence of projects that are complaining about the strictness of the district regulations. In fact, he referenced five (5) examples of projects that have been completed (successfully) under the Overlay District Regulations without any problems, i.e., Taylor Automotive, Amegy Bank, Sonic, Galveston County Road/Bridge Building, etc.
Marjorie Morgan Expressed that, the Hwy-3 Overlay issue should be looked at concurrently with the Comprehensive Plan that is currently ongoing. She is advocating for citizens participation in this process.
Leslie Boudwin Reminded the commissioners that council is expecting recommendations from the group to be able to move forward on this Hwy-3 Overlay issue.
Bill Bonham Purported that, he has executed his share of the assignment charged to the group, i.e., reviewed the Overlay District Regulations and outlined sections that are worth keeping in maintaining the culture and integrity of the District. He asked to be put on record that, “Council has refused to meet with them.” He acknowledged that some elements of the Overlay District Regulations could do better with revisions, i.e., Landscape- shrubbery list, Signage, Screening/Parapet Wall, Lighting, etc.
Bill Latimer Walked out of the meeting without any explanations.
Summary Report P & Z (Hwy‐3 Overlay
Deborah Fortner Defined the role of the Hwy-3 Overlay District as the “Center Square of the City.” She wants this concept to tie-in with the City Comprehensive Plan that is currently ongoing.
The Chairman concluded the discussion with suggestion that, the mantra to follow should be “Higher Standard, Brings Higher Quality.” He also cautioned that, Sec. 18-14 Role of P & Z should be observed. Then, he puts the issue up for motion and votes.
Motion was made by Leslie, seconded by Deborah and “Approved” with the following recommendations:
a) Council to keep the Overlay District Ordinance- but make relevant and necessary revisions through Workshops.
b) Schedule a joint Workshop of P & Z with the City Council for discussion.
c) Allow a “Forum” for Public impute and comments on the matter before Council actions.
Summary Report P & Z (Hwy‐3 Overlay ITEM 14
ORDINANCE NUMBER XXX-2021
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF DICKINSON, TEXAS, LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST SECTION THREE PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CITY OF DICKINSON PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NUMBER THREE (BAYOU MAISON SUBDIVISION); AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS RELATED THERETO.
WHEREAS, the City of Dickinson (the “City”) is authorized pursuant to TEX. LOCAL GOV’T CODE, ch. 372, as amended (“Chapter 372”) to create public improvement districts for the purposes described therein, and to levy and collect an assessment in furtherance of the purposes thereof; and
WHEREAS, the City has created City of Dickinson Public Improvement District Number Three (the “PID”), adopted a Service and Assessment Plan (the “Plan”) for the PID, all in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 372; and
WHEREAS, the City Council filed a proposed assessment roll with the City secretary which roll was available for public inspection, and following notice thereof by mail and publication as required by Chapter 372, the City Council held a public hearing at which written or oral objections to the proposed assessments were considered and passed on by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the levy of a special assessment for and on behalf of the PID is necessary and advisable, and that the proposed assessment roll apportions the cost of the subject improvements in the PID on the basis of special benefits accruing to the property because of the improvement,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DICKINSON, TEXAS, that:
Section 1. The facts recited in the preamble hereto are found to be true and correct.
Section 2. The assessment roll attached hereto is hereby approved and the special assessments described therein are hereby levied on the subject property in accordance with the terms of the Plan, which Plan determines, inter alia, the method of payment of the assessments, and makes provision for the payment thereof in periodic installments, interest thereon and the collection thereof. The Mayor, City Secretary and any other appropriate officials of the City are hereby authorized to take all necessary actions on behalf of the City to implement the terms thereof in accordance therewith.
Section 3. There is hereby created a first and prior lien securing payment of the assessment levied, effective as of the date of this Ordinance as provided in the Plan and Chapter 372.
______CITY OF DICKINSON, TEXAS – ORDINANCE NUMBER XXX-2021 Page 1 of 2 Section 4. It is hereby found, determined and declared that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this Ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED on first reading this the 8th day of June, 2021.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED on second reading this the 22nd day of June, 2021.
DULY PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on third and final reading this the ______day of ______, 2021.
______Sean Skipworth, Mayor City of Dickinson, Texas
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CONTENT:
______Kerilyn Bascle, Interim City Secretary David Olson, City Attorney City of Dickinson, Texas City of Dickinson, Texas
______CITY OF DICKINSON, TEXAS – ORDINANCE NUMBER XXX-2021 Page 2 of 2 Public Improvement District Number Three Bayou Maison Subdivision Section Three Assessment Roll City of Dickinson, Galveston County, Texas
Total Annual Total Lot Block Owner Assessment Assessment Term Interest Rate Annual Payment Annual Admin Annual Payment 1 1 Adams Homes $ 49,018.32 30 Years 4.5% $ 3,009.31 $ 150.47 $ 3,159.78 2 1 Adams Homes $ 49,018.32 30 Years 4.5% $ 3,009.31 $ 150.47 $ 3,159.78 3 1 Adams Homes $ 49,018.32 30 Years 4.5% $ 3,009.31 $ 150.47 $ 3,159.78 4 1 Adams Homes $ 49,018.32 30 Years 4.5% $ 3,009.31 $ 150.47 $ 3,159.78 5 1 Dickinson Forty LLC $ 49,018.32 30 Years 4.5% $ 3,009.31 $ 150.47 $ 3,159.78 6 1 Dickinson Forty LLC $ 49,018.32 30 Years 4.5% $ 3,009.31 $ 150.47 $ 3,159.78 7 1 Dickinson Forty LLC $ 49,018.32 30 Years 4.5% $ 3,009.31 $ 150.47 $ 3,159.78 8 1 Dickinson Forty LLC $ 49,018.32 30 Years 4.5% $ 3,009.31 $ 150.47 $ 3,159.78 9 1 Dickinson Forty LLC $ 49,018.32 30 Years 4.5% $ 3,009.31 $ 150.47 $ 3,159.78 1 2 Dickinson Forty LLC $ 49,018.32 30 Years 4.5% $ 3,009.31 $ 150.47 $ 3,159.78 2 2 Dickinson Forty LLC $ 49,018.32 30 Years 4.5% $ 3,009.31 $ 150.47 $ 3,159.78 3 2 Dickinson Forty LLC $ 49,018.32 30 Years 4.5% $ 3,009.31 $ 150.47 $ 3,159.78 4 2 Dickinson Forty LLC $ 49,018.32 30 Years 4.5% $ 3,009.31 $ 150.47 $ 3,159.78 5 2 Dickinson Forty LLC $ 49,018.32 30 Years 4.5% $ 3,009.31 $ 150.47 $ 3,159.78 6 2 Dickinson Forty LLC $ 49,018.32 30 Years 4.5% $ 3,009.31 $ 150.47 $ 3,159.78 7 2 Adams Homes $ 49,018.32 30 Years 4.5% $ 3,009.31 $ 150.47 $ 3,159.78 8 2 Adams Homes $ 49,018.32 30 Years 4.5% $ 3,009.31 $ 150.47 $ 3,159.78 9 2 Adams Homes $ 49,018.32 30 Years 4.5% $ 3,009.31 $ 150.47 $ 3,159.78 10 2 Adams Homes $ 49,018.32 30 Years 4.5% $ 3,009.31 $ 150.47 $ 3,159.78 11 2 Adams Homes $ 49,018.32 30 Years 4.5% $ 3,009.31 $ 150.47 $ 3,159.78 12 2 Dickinson Forty LLC $ 49,018.32 30 Years 4.5% $ 3,009.31 $ 150.47 $ 3,159.78 13 2 Dickinson Forty LLC $ 49,018.32 30 Years 4.5% $ 3,009.31 $ 150.47 $ 3,159.78 14 2 Dickinson Forty LLC $ 49,018.32 30 Years 4.5% $ 3,009.31 $ 150.47 $ 3,159.78 15 2 Adams Homes $ 49,018.32 30 Years 4.5% $ 3,009.31 $ 150.47 $ 3,159.78 16 2 Adams Homes $ 49,018.32 30 Years 4.5% $ 3,009.31 $ 150.47 $ 3,159.78 17 2 Adams Homes $ 49,018.32 30 Years 4.5% $ 3,009.31 $ 150.47 $ 3,159.78 18 2 Adams Homes $ 49,018.32 30 Years 4.5% $ 3,009.31 $ 150.47 $ 3,159.78 19 2 Dickinson Forty LLC $ 49,018.32 30 Years 4.5% $ 3,009.31 $ 150.47 $ 3,159.78 20 2 Dickinson Forty LLC $ 49,018.32 30 Years 4.5% $ 3,009.31 $ 150.47 $ 3,159.78 21 2 Dickinson Forty LLC $ 49,018.32 30 Years 4.5% $ 3,009.31 $ 150.47 $ 3,159.78 22 2 Dickinson Forty LLC $ 49,018.32 30 Years 4.5% $ 3,009.31 $ 150.47 $ 3,159.78 23 2 Adams Homes $ 49,018.32 30 Years 4.5% $ 3,009.31 $ 150.47 $ 3,159.78 24 2 Adams Homes $ 49,018.32 30 Years 4.5% $ 3,009.31 $ 150.47 $ 3,159.78 25 2 Adams Homes $ 49,018.32 30 Years 4.5% $ 3,009.31 $ 150.47 $ 3,159.78 26 2 Adams Homes $ 49,018.32 30 Years 4.5% $ 3,009.31 $ 150.47 $ 3,159.78 27 2 Adams Homes $ 49,018.32 30 Years 4.5% $ 3,009.31 $ 150.47 $ 3,159.78 28 2 Adams Homes $ 49,018.32 30 Years 4.5% $ 3,009.31 $ 150.47 $ 3,159.78 29 2 Dickinson Forty LLC $ 49,018.32 30 Years 4.5% $ 3,009.31 $ 150.47 $ 3,159.78 30 2 Dickinson Forty LLC $ 49,018.32 30 Years 4.5% $ 3,009.31 $ 150.47 $ 3,159.78 31 2 Dickinson Forty LLC $ 49,018.32 30 Years 4.5% $ 3,009.31 $ 150.47 $ 3,159.78 32 2 Dickinson Forty LLC $ 49,018.32 30 Years 4.5% $ 3,009.31 $ 150.47 $ 3,159.78 33 2 Dickinson Forty LLC $ 49,018.32 30 Years 4.5% $ 3,009.31 $ 150.47 $ 3,159.78 1 3 Adams Homes $ 49,018.32 30 Years 4.5% $ 3,009.31 $ 150.47 $ 3,159.78 2 3 Adams Homes $ 49,018.32 30 Years 4.5% $ 3,009.31 $ 150.47 $ 3,159.78 3 3 Adams Homes $ 49,018.32 30 Years 4.5% $ 3,009.31 $ 150.47 $ 3,159.78 4 3 Adams Homes $ 49,018.32 30 Years 4.5% $ 3,009.31 $ 150.47 $ 3,159.78 5 3 Dickinson Forty LLC $ 49,018.32 30 Years 4.5% $ 3,009.31 $ 150.47 $ 3,159.78 6 3 Dickinson Forty LLC $ 49,018.32 30 Years 4.5% $ 3,009.31 $ 150.47 $ 3,159.78 7 3 Dickinson Forty LLC $ 49,018.32 30 Years 4.5% $ 3,009.31 $ 150.47 $ 3,159.78 8 3 Dickinson Forty LLC $ 49,018.32 30 Years 4.5% $ 3,009.31 $ 150.47 $ 3,159.78 9 3 Adams Homes $ 49,018.32 30 Years 4.5% $ 3,009.31 $ 150.47 $ 3,159.78 10 3 Adams Homes $ 49,018.32 30 Years 4.5% $ 3,009.31 $ 150.47 $ 3,159.78 11 3 Dickinson Forty LLC $ 49,018.32 30 Years 4.5% $ 3,009.31 $ 150.47 $ 3,159.78 12 3 Dickinson Forty LLC $ 49,018.32 30 Years 4.5% $ 3,009.31 $ 150.47 $ 3,159.78 13 3 Dickinson Forty LLC $ 49,018.32 30 Years 4.5% $ 3,009.31 $ 150.47 $ 3,159.78 14 3 Adams Homes $ 49,018.32 30 Years 4.5% $ 3,009.31 $ 150.47 $ 3,159.78 15 3 Adams Homes $ 49,018.32 30 Years 4.5% $ 3,009.31 $ 150.47 $ 3,159.78 16 3 Adams Homes $ 49,018.32 30 Years 4.5% $ 3,009.31 $ 150.47 $ 3,159.78 17 3 Dickinson Forty LLC $ 49,018.32 30 Years 4.5% $ 3,009.31 $ 150.47 $ 3,159.78 ITEM 15
RESOLUTION NUMBER XXX-2021
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DICKINSON, TEXAS, APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AN AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF STATE RIGHT-OF-WAY – MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DICKINSON AND THE STATE OF TEXAS, BY AND THROUGH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FOR THE 2021 FOURTH OF JULY PARADE PARADE; ESTABLISHING THAT THE FOURTH OF JULY PARADE SERVES A PUBLIC PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR THE INCORPORATION OF PREAMBLE; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE AGREEMENT BY THE MAYOR; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council has before it a proposed Agreement for Temporary Closure of State Right-of-Way – Multi-Year Agreement by and between the City of Dickinson, Texas (“Dickinson”) and the State of Texas, by and through the Texas Department of Transportation (“State”), a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by reference, which provides the terms and conditions for the temporary closure of Highway 3 at 48th Street and the temporary closure of Highway 3 at Oleander Drive for the annual 4th of July Parade and such Agreement provides for a term of five years (hereinafter called "Agreement"); and
WHEREAS, upon full review and consideration of the Agreement and all related matters, the City Council finds that the proposed Agreement provides for governmental services that protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public, a valid public purpose of interest to each of the entities; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the 4th of July Parade serves a public purpose and that Dickinson’s best interests are served by entering into the Agreement with the State; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to approve the terms and conditions of the Agreement and to authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City of Dickinson.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DICKINSON, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. The facts and statements contained in the preamble are hereby found to be true and correct and are incorporated herein and made a part hereof for all purposes.
Section 2. The City Council, after review of the terms and conditions of the attached Agreement, hereby approves the terms of the Agreement for Temporary Closure of State Right-of-Way – Multi-Year Agreement by and between the City of
Dickinson and the State of Texas, by and through the Texas Department of Transportation.
Section 3. The City Council also authorizes the City Manager to execute, and the City Secretary to attest, on behalf of the City of Dickinson, the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement and all other documents in connection therewith.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this the 22th day of June, 2021.
______Sean Skipworth, Mayor City of Dickinson, Texas
ATTEST:
______Kerilyn Bascle, Interim City Secretary City of Dickinson, Texas
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CONTENT:
______David Olson, City Attorney City of Dickinson, Texas
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STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF TRAVIS §
AGREEMENT FOR THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF STATE RIGHT OF WAY – MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation, hereinafter called the “State,” and the City of Dickinson, Texas , a municipal corporation, acting by and through its duly authorized officers, hereinafter called the “local government.”
W I T N E S S E T H
WHEREAS, the State owns and operates a system of highways for public use and benefit, including Hwy 3 , in Galveston , County; and
WHEREAS, the local government has requested the temporary closure of _Hwy 3 at 48th Street and Hwy 3 at Oleander Drive for the purpose of holding the 4th of July Parade____, from _9:00am__to _10:30am__as described in the attached “Exhibit A,” hereinafter identified as the “Event;” and
WHEREAS, the Event will be located within the local government’s incorporated area; and
WHEREAS, the State, in recognition of the public purpose of the Event, wishes to cooperate with the City so long as the safety and convenience of the traveling public is ensured and that the closure of the State’s right of way will be performed within the State’s requirements; and
WHEREAS, on the 22nd day of June , 20 21 , the Dickinson City Council passed Resolution / Ordinance No. , attached hereto and identified as “Exhibit B,” establishing that the Event serves a public purpose and authorizing the local government to enter into this agreement with the State; and
WHEREAS, 43 TAC, Section 22.12 establishes the rules and procedures for the temporary closure of a segment of the State highway system; and
WHEREAS, this agreement has been developed in accordance with the rules and procedures of 43 TAC, Section 22.12;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual covenants and agreements of the parties hereto, to be by them respectively kept and performed as hereinafter set forth, it is agreed as follows:
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A G R E E M E N T
Article 1. CONTRACT PERIOD This agreement becomes effective upon final execution by the State and the maximum duration of this agreement shall not exceed five years unless terminated or modified as hereinafter provided.
Article 2. EVENT DESCRIPTION {Give a physical description of the annual event and when it will be held, the limits of the Event, including county names and highway numbers, the number of lanes the highway has and the number of lanes to be used, the proposed schedule of start and stop times and dates at each location, a brief description of the proposed activities involved, approximate number of people attending the Event, number and type of animals and equipment, planned physical modifications of any man-made or natural features in or adjacent to the right of way involved shall be attached hereto along with a location map and identified as “Exhibit C.”}
Article 3. OPERATIONS OF THE EVENT A. The local government shall assume all costs for the operations associated with the Event, to include but not limited to, plan development, materials, labor, public notification, providing protective barriers and barricades, protection of highway traffic and highway facilities, and all traffic control and temporary signing.
B. The local government shall submit to the State for review and approval the construction plans, if construction or modifications to the State’s right of way is required, the traffic control and signing plans, traffic enforcement plans, and all other plans deemed necessary by the State. The State may require that any traffic control plans of sufficient complexity be signed, sealed and dated by a registered professional engineer. The traffic control plan shall be in accordance with the latest edition of the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. All temporary traffic control devices used on state highway right of way must be included in the State’s Compliant Work Zone Traffic Control Devices List. The State reserves the right to inspect the implementation of the traffic control plan and if it is found to be inadequate, the local government will bring the traffic control into compliance with the originally submitted plan, upon written notice from the State noting the required changes, prior to the event. The State may request changes to the traffic control plan in order to ensure public safety due to changing or unforeseen circumstances regarding the closure.
C. The local government will ensure that the appropriate law enforcement agency has reviewed the traffic control for the closures and that the agency has deemed them to be adequate. If the law enforcement agency is unsure as to the adequacy of the traffic control, it will contact the State for consultation no less than 10 workdays prior to the closure.
D. The local government will complete all revisions to the traffic control plan as requested by the State within the required timeframe or that the agreement will be terminated upon written notice from the State to the local government. The local government hereby agrees that any failure to cooperate with the State may constitute reckless endangerment of the public and that the Texas Department of Public Safety may be notified of the situation as
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E. The local government will not initiate closure prior to 24 hours before the scheduled Event and all barriers and barricades will be removed and the highway reopened to traffic within 24 hours after the completion of the Event.
F. The local government will provide adequate enforcement personnel to prevent vehicles from stopping and parking along the main lanes of highway right of way and otherwise prevent interference with the main lane traffic by both vehicles and pedestrians. The local government will prepare a traffic enforcement plan, to be approved by the State in writing at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled Event. Additionally, the local government shall provide to the State a letter of certification from the law enforcement agency that will be providing traffic control for the Event, certifying that they agree with the enforcement plan and will be able to meet its requirements.
G. The local government hereby assures the State that there will be appropriate passage allowance for emergency vehicle travel and adequate access for abutting property owners during construction and closure of the highway facility. These allowances and accesses will be included in the local government’s traffic control plan.
H. The local government will avoid or minimize damage, and will, at its own expense, restore or repair damage occurring outside the State’s right of way and restore or repair the State’s right of way, including, but not limited to, roadway and drainage structures, signs, overhead signs, pavement markings, traffic signals, power poles and pavement, etc. to a condition equal to that existing before the closure, and, to the extent practicable, restore the natural and cultural environment in accordance with federal and state law, including landscape and historical features.
Article 4. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS Upon completion or termination of this agreement, all documents prepared by the local government will remain the property of the local government. All data prepared under this agreement shall be made available to the State without restriction or limitation on their further use. At the request of the State, the Local Government shall submit any information required by the State in the format directed by the State.
Article 5. TERMINATION A. This agreement may be terminated by any of the following conditions: (1) By mutual written agreement and consent of both parties. (2) By the State upon determination that use of the State’s right of way is not feasible or is not in the best interest of the State and the traveling public. (3) By either party, upon the failure of the other party to fulfill the obligations as set forth herein. (4) By satisfactory completion of all services and obligations as set forth herein.
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B. The termination of this agreement shall extinguish all rights, duties, obligations, and liabilities of the State and local government under this agreement. If the potential termination of this agreement is due to the failure of the local government to fulfill its contractual obligations as set forth herein, the State will notify the local government that possible breach of contract has occurred. The local government must remedy the breach as outlined by the State within ten (10) days from receipt of the State’s notification. In the event the local government does not remedy the breach to the satisfaction of the State, the local government shall be liable to the State for the costs of remedying the breach and any additional costs occasioned by the State.
Article 6. DISPUTES Should disputes arise as to the parties’ responsibilities or additional work under this agreement, the State’s decision shall be final and binding.
Article 7. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PARTIES The State and the Local Government agree that neither party is an agent, servant, or employee of the other party and each party agrees it is responsible for its individual acts and deeds as well as the acts and deeds of its contractors, employees, representatives, and agents.
Article 8. INSURANCE A. Prior to beginning any work upon the State’s right of way, the local government and/or its contractors shall furnish to the State a completed “Certificate of Insurance” (TxDOT Form 1560, latest edition) and shall maintain the insurance in full force and effect during the period that the local government and/or its contractors are encroaching upon the State right of way. B. In the event the local government is a self-insured entity, the local government shall provide the State proof of its self-insurance. The local government agrees to pay any and all claims and damages that may occur during the period of this closing of the highway in accordance with the terms of this agreement.
Article 9. AMENDMENTS Any changes in the time frame, character, agreement provisions or obligations of the parties hereto shall be enacted by written amendment executed by both the local government and the State.
Article 10. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS The local government shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local environmental laws, regulations, ordinances and any conditions or restrictions required by the State to protect the natural environment and cultural resources of the State’s right of way.
Article 11. LEGAL CONSTRUCTION In case one or more of the provisions contained in this agreement shall for any reason be held invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provisions hereof and this agreement shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein.
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Article 12. NOTICES All notices to either party by the other required under this agreement shall be delivered personally or sent by certified U.S. mail, postage prepaid, addressed to such party at the following respective addresses:
Local Government: State:
_City of Dickinson , Texas______Texas Department of Transportation
_Attention: City Manager______
_4403 Highway 3______
_Dickinson, Texas 77539______
All notices shall be deemed given on the date so delivered or so deposited in the mail, unless otherwise provided herein. Either party hereto may change the above address by sending written notice of such change to the other in the manner provided herein.
Article 13. SOLE AGREEMENT This agreement constitutes the sole and only agreement between the parties hereto and supersedes any prior understandings or written or oral agreements respecting the within subject matter.
Each party is signing this agreement on the date stated beside that party’s signature.
THE CITY OF _DICKINSON______Executed on behalf of the local government by:
By______Date______City Official
Typed or Printed Name and Title ____Joe Dickson, Interim City Manager______
THE STATE OF TEXAS Executed for the Executive Director and approved for the Texas Transportation Commission for the purpose and effect of activating and/or carrying out the orders, established policies or work programs heretofore approved and authorized by the Texas Transportation Commission.
By______Date______District Engineer
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Exhibit A “Event”
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Exhibit B Resolution / Ordinance
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Exhibit C LOCATION MAP
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6/18/2021
The Blue Heron Project
SPONSORED BY THE DICKINSON TEXAS ART GUILD
Herons with a HeART
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THE BIG BLUE HERON
WHAT: Big Blue Heron, 6’-7’ fiberglass design on a pole with a large base
WHY: To promote the arts, the town and tourism
WHEN: Over the next several years we will sell the birds to businesses and homeowners. We have early adopters!
WHO: Heron designed by ICON Poly, Nebraska, same company of Galveston Turtles. The Herons will be constructed of steel and fiberglass, with a large base. Windstorm certification required.
WHERE: Gazebo Park, Paul Hopkins Park, upper BoatRamp, Railroad Museum, Chamber of Commerce. Then local businesses, bayou homes, and other key landmarks
WHO: Dickinson Texas Art Guild (DTAG) 401c
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THE BIG BLUE HERON
NEXT: HOT tax seed money to provide initial mold and five birds. Approximate cost $14,525, no charity comps
FUTURE: DTAG works with businesses and homeowners for more birds. Birds are 100% charitable donation. Business or person chooses design from artists’ submissions.
GOAL: Increase tourism which in return brings additional dollars to the community for a positive economic impact. Promote the city to the very large birding community.
REQUEST/NEXT: Gain approval from council to place five herons on locations within city. Use funds from the city’s hotel/motel (HOT) tax revenue.
COST: Anticipated cost for bird is approximately $3000 with a $1000 charitable component.
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Item Price
Mold $3900 5 birds $4275 Ship $ 500 Polymer coat $ 750 Bolts/Install $1250 Artist (5) $1750 Art Guild $2000 (Seed money for windstorm certification, social me- dia, application forms, charity setups, housing
Total HOT funds $14,525
Charitable component for the city. $00.00
ITEM 17
June 17, 2021
Mayor Sean Skipworth City of Dickinson City Hall 4403 Highway 3, Dickinson, Texas 77539
Re: Recommendations for Board of Directors, Dickinson Management District No. 1
Dear Mayor Skipworth,
As President of the Dickinson Management District No. 1 (the “District”), in compliance with the provisions of Section 375.064(a) of the Local Government Code, I respectfully submit to you, for approval by the City Council of the City of Dickinson, persons recommended to serve on the Board of Directors for the District.
On June 17, 2021, the District Board of Directors voted to recommend the following persons to the City Council to be appointed to the Board for the terms expiring June 1, 2025.
Position 4: Johnnie Simpson Jr. Position 5: Brittany Bishop
Thank you for the opportunity to serve as a member of the District Board of Directors.
Respectfully submitted,
Johnnie Simpson Jr. President Dickinson Management District No. 1
Cc: Dr. Perry Fulcher, M.D. Mr. Charles Suderman Ms. Nita Smathers Clements Mrs. Brittany Bishop Joe Dickson, Interim City Manager
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Planning & Zoning Applicants Bobby Murphy Bruce Henderson Charles Marcus Chris Tucker David Blackshear David Floyd Deborah Fortner Garland Copelin Greg Smith Ivan Langford Jenna Simsen Jacqueline Valcoviak John Dougan John Harris Kevin Edmonds Leslie Boudwin Matthew Sabatier Marjorie Morgan Phillip Lipoma Rachel McMurray Regina Castro Susan Wilcox Travis Magliolo William Bonham William Latimer
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