City Council Regular Meeting June 4, 2019
A G E N D A
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY JUNE 4, 2019, AT 5:30 P.M. CST COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL BUILDING, 100 SOUTH MONROE STREET, EAGLE PASS, MAVERICK COUNTY, TEXAS
ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM
MOMENT OF REVERENCE
CITIZENS COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
1. Presentation of award to retired officer Jaime L. Rodriguez for 21 years of service with the Eagle Pass Police Department.
2. Presentation of Proclamation for:
• Code Enforcement Officers Week
3. City of Eagle Pass/BBVA Compass Bank Stars of the Month
June • Mia Silva (Glass Elementary) • Adrian Rodriguez (Armando Cerna Elementary)
MINUTES
4. Approval of the minutes for May 7, May 10, and May 17, 2019.
REPORTS
5. Monthly Departmental
A. Bridge B. Finance/Grants C. Fire D. Human Resources E. International Center for Trade/Main Street F. Library G. Municipal Court H. Parks & Recreation I. Planning & Building J. Police/Code Enforcement K. Public Works/City Shop L. Tax
ORDINANCES
6. Consideration and possible approval of an ordinance amending Section 26-204(b), Article VIII, Chapter 26 (Traffic) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Eagle Pass, by deleting the existing school zone on U. S. HWY 277 south approximately five hundred and fifty feet (550') west of Foster Maldonado Blvd., and approximately five hundred and fifty (550') south of said Blvd.; finding that the meeting at which this ordinance is passed is open to the public as required by law; providing a severability clause; and establishing an effective date.
7. Third and final reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 16 of the City Code of Ordinances of the City of Eagle Pass to create a new Article IV to regulate the transportation, storage, record keeping, and proper disposal of used and scrap tires; providing clarification of definitions; declaring the unapproved storage of used and scrap tires a public nuisance; establishing penalties for violations; the requirements of proper signage within establishments that sell new or used tires; establishing a disposal fee not to exceed $5.00; finding that the meeting at which this ordinance is passed is open to the public as required by law; providing a severability clause; and establishing an effective date.
RESOLUTIONS
8. Consideration and possible approval of a Resolution amending Resolution No. 2019-18R regarding authorizing the submission of a Texas Community Development Program application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the Colonias Self-Help Center Fund Program; and authorizing the city manager to act as the city's executive officer and authorized representative in all matters pertaining to the city's participation in the community development program.
9. Consideration and possible approval of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Eagle Pass, Texas, supporting the designation of an extension of Interstate 27 as a future interstate in Texas.
OTHER BUSINESS
10. Consideration and possible action of a final plat approval of the Castle Rock Subdivision Unit 2.
11. Consideration and possible action of a final plat approval of the Eagle Reservoir at Las Quintas Fronterizas Subdivision.
12. Consideration and possible action of a final plat approval of the Nosbil Subdivision.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
13. Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 & 551.072 of Chapter 551, Texas Government Code – Consultation with legal counsel on the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property offered by Union Pacific Railroad; possible action in open session regarding same including but not limited to authorizing Mayor to submit a notice of intent of quite zone areas to the Federal Railroad Administration (“FRA”); and directing Administration to initiate the notice of hearing process and public meeting requirements in relation to possible street closures.
14. Executive Session pursuant to Section 551. 071 of Chapter 551, Texas Government Code- Consultation with attorney regarding City Parking Lot at corner of Garrison Street and Adams Street; and possible action in open session regarding same.
15. Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 & 551.072 of Chapter 551, Texas Government Code – Consultation with attorney on the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property regarding lease of the Fort Duncan Building to the Boys and Girls Scouts of America; and possible action in open session regarding same.
16. Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 & 551.072 of Chapter 551, Texas Government Code – Consultation with attorney on the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property offered for Sport Complex property; and possible action in open session regarding same.
17. Executive Session pursuant to Section 551. 071 of Chapter 551, Texas Government Code- Consultation with attorney regarding possible Emergency Medical Services Agreement with Air Ambulance Service Companies; and possible action in open session regarding same.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council reserves the right to consider business out of the posted order and the right to adjourn into Executive Session to discuss items which are not listed as Executive Session items, but which qualify to be discussed in closed session as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
Entrance and parking spaces for disabled persons are available in front of City Hall.
C E R T I F I C A T I O N
I, the undersigned City Secretary, do hereby certify that the agenda mentioned above was posted on the Bulletin Board located in the Lobby at City Hall, 100 South Monroe Street, Eagle Pass, Texas, on Friday, May 31, 2019 at 4:20 p.m.
Imelda B. Rodriguez City Secretary
Item #4
THE STATE OF TEXAS )( COUNTY OF MAVERICK )( CITY OF EAGLE PASS )(
The City Council of the City of Eagle Pass held its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 100 South Monroe Street, Eagle Pass, Texas. All legal notices were duly posted in accordance with the law.
ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM
Present: Mayor Ramsey English Cantu; Mayor Pro-Tem, Yolanda Ramon; Council Members, William W. Davis, Rudy Villalpando, and Luis Sifuentes.
Absent: None
Staff present: City Manager, George Antuna; Assistant City Manager, Ivan Morua; City Attorney Representative, Heriberto Morales; City Secretary, Imelda B. Rodriguez; Finance Director, Jesus Rodriguez; Police Chief, Alberto Guajardo; Public Works Director, Jessies Sandoval; Library Manager, Cesar Villa; Bridge Operations Manager, Anna De La Garza; Municipal Court Administrator, Mayra Huerta; Human Resources Director, Cynthia Campos; Fire Chief, Manuel Mello; PARD Director, Jorge Sanchez; PARD Supervisor, Juan R. Cuellar; and City Engineer, Vanessa Rosales-Herrera.
With a quorum being present, Mayor English Cantu called the meeting to order and the City Council considered the items as follows.
MOMENT OF REVERENCE
Mayor English Cantu requested the Council and members of the public present to have a moment of silence as a sign of respect to those who are serving in the military forces and those who have lost their lives protecting our country.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
1. Presentation of recognitions to Kids City Council.
• Mayor – Javier Ramirez (San Luis Elementary) • Mayor Pro Tem – Roccia Moreno (Graves Elementary) • Council Place 1 – Autumn Hauser (Home School) • Council Place 2 – Donald H. Iler (Home School) • Council Place 4 – Michelle Torralba (Liberty Elementary)
City Secretary, Imelda B. Rodriguez administered honorary oaths to the Kids City Council, and they took their place on the dais.
2. Presentation of Proclamation for:
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• Stamp Out Hunger Day – National Association of Letter Carrier of the United Stated Postal Service.
Mayor English-Cantu read and presented the above-stated proclamation to the National Association of Letter Carrier of the United Stated Postal Service.
USPS National Letter Carrier Shop Stewart, Gilberto Martinez addressed everyone and stated that this is the 26th year that the Postal Service and the National Association of Letter Carriers have taken this endeavor and appreciates this platform for the community to help, since they have always had a great turnout from the City and they want to keep it up and want to see everyone on Saturday.
3. City of Eagle Pass/BBVA Compass Bank Stars of the Month
May • Alessa J. Gonzalez (Graves Elementary) • Cassie Guerra (Henry B. Gonzalez Elementary)
PARD Supervisor, Juan Cuellar introduced the coach of the students who nominated and praised them for their accomplishments, academically and athletically.
Each student addressed the audience, and expressed words of appreciation to their families and coaches and received gift certificates from BBVA Compass Bank.
Mayor English-Cantu thanked BBVA Compass Bank for their support on this project and the parents.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. Public hearing on the proposed final Re-Plat of Lot 2 in Block 1 of Northridge Subdivision; closing of public hearing and possible action regarding same.
Mayor English-Cantu opened the public hearing at 6:10 p.m. and invited the public to express their comments.
City Engineer/Acting Planning Director, Vanessa Rosales-Herrera informed the Council that is a final Re-Plat of 1.75-acre tract divide into three commercial lots, including a subdivision variance to proceed directly to final re-plat approval without first having obtained preliminary re-plat approval. Mrs. Rosales-Herrera stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission approved of this final Re-Plat on April 11, 2019, along with the Planning Department.
There were no comments from the public. Therefore, Mayor English-Cantu closed the public hearing at 6:12 p.m.
Motion: To approve final Re-Plat in of Lot 2 in Block 1 of Northridge Subdivision. Moved: Davis/Hauser Second: Ramon/Moreno Ayes: 10 City Council Regular Meeting May 7, 2019 Page 3
Nays: 0 Abstained: 0 Absent: 0
MINUTES
5. Approval of the minutes for April 2 and April 16, 2019.
Motion: To approve the minutes of April 2 and April 16, 2019 as presented. Moved: Sifuentes/Torralba Second: Davis/Hauser Ayes: 10 Nays: 0 Abstained: 0
REPORTS
6. Monthly Departmental
A. Bridge B. Finance/Grants
In response to a question posed by Councilmember Torralba regarding City Finance and rating. Finance Director, Jesus Rodriguez stated that over the last several years the City has taken in more money than they spend, so the City has been building up a surplus. He further went and briefed on the bonds that the City went out for last year and how the surplus is being used to pay off this bond loan without having to raise taxes on our citizens. Mr. Rodriguez then stated because the City is doing so well the bond rating has increase over the years and the last rating received was AA- just one point away from having a perfect score in our finances.
C. Fire D. Human Resources E. International Center for Trade/Main Street F. Library
In response to a question posed by Councilmember Iler regarding better movie selection at the Library. Library Manager, Cesar Villa stated that they have a new volunteer who started to work on this today by cataloging the movies and soon will have a better selection.
G. Municipal Court H. Parks & Recreation
In response to a question posed by Mayor Ramirez regarding the Burr Park Gymnasium being ready and what services will be provided. Parks and Recreation Director, Jorge Sanchez stated that Burr Gymnasium will be opening on June 1, 2019 and the service will be holding after school basketball and volleyball leagues. City Council Regular Meeting May 7, 2019 Page 4
Mr. Sanchez also stated that this facility will also be used as an emergency shelter in case of emergencies. Mayor Ramirez also asked regarding the Golf Course, Mr. Sanchez responded that they are working to improve the Golf Course and making it better for the citizens.
In response to a question posed by Councilmember Hauser regarding Dorothy Louise Park, Mr. Sanchez briefed on the schedule/routine of the cleanup and maintenance of the park.
Council Moreno asked City Manager Antuna what can be done to get another softball field, Mr. Antuna stated that the City last year had gone out for a $32 million bond and $14 million are set aside for a sport complex and this will be happening soon and will be discussed in Executive Session.
I. Planning & Building
City Manager Antuna introduced the new Planning Director Mr. Edgar Garcia and briefed on his background.
J. Police/Code Enforcement K. Public Works/City Shop L. Tax
ORDINANCES
7. Third and final reading of an ordinance amending the 2018-2019 budget adopted by ordinance No. 2018-23 to amend current year revenues and appropriations; transfer the Animal Control Department to the Police Department; and add one (1) Economic Development Director position; finding that the meeting at which this ordinance is passed is open to the public as required by law; providing a severability clause; and establishing an effective date.
Mayor Pro-Tem Ramon asked when the transfer occurs will there be a certain officer in charge of this or the whole department how is this going to function. Chief Guajardo stated that once the transition occurs, they will be working with the employees and have already been touching bases with them. He further stated that they are looking at their needs and will be looking at a similar structure as when the Code Enforcement Officer were transferred to the Police Department and placed under Lieutenants and look at their job requirement and daily responsibilities and have also visited the Animal Shelter.
Mayor Pro-Tem Ramon expressed her concerns with providing the officers with what they need to do and not overwhelm anyone with work, but we do have to answer to the citizens and make sure there is a responsible party. Mayor Pro-Tem Ramon requested a chart of who the new department will be under for their information.
A minor discussion arose among the Council regarding spay and neuter programs/sponsors for our community.
In response to a question posed by Mayor Ramirez regarding animal cruelty, Chief Guajardo stated that they will enforce the laws of Animal Cruelty.
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Councilmember Torralba asked how our City rates in terms of being a safe community. Chief Guajardo stated that the City of Eagle Pass for being a border community and facing the challenge it has and within his tenure that he feels we live in a very safe community compared to the inner cities. He further stated that the City does have their share of everyday crimes, burglaries, thefts and his biggest worries are it traffic specially now by the CC Winn High School area because of the growth of the City. Chief Guajardo then stated that Eagle Pass is a safe city because of the work that our citizens do here in our City that make it safe making it a good quality of life in our community because of the quality of citizens that live here make it better for the Eagle Pass Police Department.
Mayor Pro-Tem Ramon asked if citizens continue to report Public Works or Police Department. Chief Guajardo responded that they contact Animal Control. Mayor Pro-Tem Ramon requested that a public announcement be sent so there is no confusion. Chief Guajardo stated they will put out a Public Service Announcement for the community.
Motion: To approve Ordinance (2019-09) on third and final reading Moved: Sifuentes/Torralba Second: Villalpando/Iler Ayes: 10 Nays: 0 Abstained: 0 Absent: 0
RESOLUTIONS
8. Consideration and possible approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Eagle Pass, Texas approving Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority Grant Program; and designating the authorizing official.
Finance Director Rodriguez informed the Council that the City has received the grant for the last several years and this resolution is required in order to submit the application. He further stated for the last years they have received the same amount and the Police Department is requesting in the application two additional officers, two additional vehicles, some equipment, including some license plate readers and mobile computers. Mr. Rodriguez also stated that the resolution designates the City Manager as the authorized official, the Police Chief as the Program Director and the Finance Director as the Financial Officer and asks Council for the approval of the resolution.
Councilmember Sifuentes asked regarding no extra cost to the City but additional officers and vehicles and so on. Finance Director Rodriguez stated that these are only going to be requested in the application if approved then there is required match and wouldn’t know until it is approved and granted
Motion: To approve Resolution No. 2019-10R as presented. Moved: Davis/Hauser Second: Ramon/Moreno Ayes: 10 Nays: 0 City Council Regular Meeting May 7, 2019 Page 6
Abstained: 0 Absent: 0
9. Consideration and possible approval of a resolution of the City of Eagle Pass suspending the June 5, 2019 effective date of AEP Texas Inc.’s requested rate change to permit the city time to study the request and to establish reasonable rates; approving cooperation with the cities served by AEP Texas and authorizing intervention in AEP Texas Inc.’s requested rate change proceedings before the commission; hiring Lloyd Gosselink Attorneys and consulting services to negotiate with the company and direct any necessary litigation and appeals; requiring reimbursement of cities’ rate case expenses; finding that the meeting at which this resolution is passed is open to the public as required by law; requiring notice of this resolution to the company and legal counsel.
City Attorney Morales informed the Council that the City Secretary had received from Lloyd Gosselink who has serviced as special counsel on the rate changes notice in effect that have been submitted at the State leave. He further informed the Council that the Lloyd Gosselink has provided notice to the municipalities that they have represented in the past and asked that they approve this resolution to formally hire them so they can review and file the necessary objections and oppositions. Mr. Morales then stated that the beauty of this it doesn’t cost any legal fees to the City and recommends approval of the resolution.
AEP Representative Ms. Parish approached the Council and stated that it has been 12 years since they have had a rate review and since than they have invested $6 million into the infrastructure and going into this rate review they are going to look at all the rates; and incorporate the tax cuts from the Trump Administration that will be incorporated and a reduction in transmission, costs to service $3.16 million and look at all the rates and in this rate base make sure that they are applied the right number of customers. She further stated that in this rate base they are asking for a $38 million increase and for the individual customer that uses 1000 kilowatt hours it will raise their bill on a monthly basis $4.75. Ms. Parish also stated that in 2020 there will be a writer and briefed the Council on the details of this writer.
Mayor Ramirez asked Ms. Parish what is being done to fix the lights that are not working around our City. Ms. Parish stated that anyone in the City can call in our 800 number and report lights that is out.
Mayor Pro-Tem Ramon requested that the 800 number be provided.
Councilmember Torralba asked if the elderly be affected by the rate change, Ms. Parish answered it will be across the board everyone will be affected by it.
Motion: To approve Resolution No. 2019-11R as presented. Moved: Sifuentes/Torralba Second: Villalpando/Iler Ayes: 10 Nays: 0 Abstained: 0 Absent: 0
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10. Consideration and possible approval of a resolution appointing members to the City of Eagle Pass International Bridge System Board of Trustees.
City Secretary Imelda B. Rodriguez informed the Council that one position had expired and was currently held by Ms. Kimberly Cantu and appointed by Councilperson Place 3 and one position needed to be replaced held by Mrs. Lorena Ruiz appointed by Councilperson Place 2. Mrs. Rodriguez stated that Councilperson Place 2 wishes to appoint Mr. Erasmo Xavier Villalpando.
Mayor Pro-Tem Ramon stated she wishes to re-appoint Ms. Kimberly Cantu.
Councilmember Villalpando stated that Mrs. Lorena Ruiz was no longer able to continue with the Board due to conflicting schedules with her job.
Motion: To approve Resolution No. 2019-12R appointing, Kimberly Cantu (Place 3) and, Erasmo Xavier Villalpando (Place 2). Moved: Villalpando/Iler Second: Davis/Hauser Ayes: 10 Nays: 0 Abstained: 0 Absent: 0
11. Consideration and possible approval of a Resolution appointing a member to the City of Eagle Pass Planning and Zoning Commission.
City Secretary Rodriguez informed the Council that the position for Mr. Roberto Hernandez expired and is appointed by Councilperson Place 1.
Councilperson Place 1, Davis appointed Ms. Doris Salinas-Sanchez.
Motion: To approve Resolution No. 2019-13R appointing, Doris Salinas- Sanchez (Place 1). Moved: Ramon/Moreno Second: Sifuentes/Torralba Ayes: 10 Nays: 0 Abstained: 0 Absent: 0
12. Consideration and possible approval of a Resolution appointing members to the City of Eagle Pass Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals.
City Secretary Rodriguez informed the Council that all positions have expired and currently serving in (Place 1) Sonia Shannon; (Place 2) Eugenio Mireles, Jr; (Place 3) Ruben Herrera; (Place 4) Onesimo Elizondo and, (Mayor) Jessica Perez; and as Alternates Marisela Rodriguez and Jesus Diaz-Wever. She further City Council Regular Meeting May 7, 2019 Page 8
stated it was up to their consideration who they wish to appoint.
Mayor English Cantu stated he would be re-appointing Ms. Jessica Perez; Councilperson Place 1, Davis will be appointing Jesus Diaz-Wever; Councilperson Place 2 Villalpando re-appoints Eugenio Mireles, Jr.; Councilperson Place 3, Ramon re-appoints Ruben Herrera; Councilperson Place 4, Sifuentes re-appoints Onesimo Elizondo and as alternates Marisela Rodriguez and Janina Ayers.
Motion: To approve Resolution No. 2019-14R appointing, Jesus Diaz-Wever (Place 1), Eugenio Mireles, Jr. (Place 2), Ruben Herrera (Place 3), Onesimo Elizondo (Place 4) and, Jessica Perez (Mayor); and as Alternates Marisela Rodriguez and Janina Ayers. Moved: Sifuentes/Torralba Second: Villalpando/Iler Ayes: 10 Nays: 0 Abstained: 0 Absent: 0
13. Consideration and possible approval of a resolution appointing members to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board of the City of Eagle Pass.
City Secretary Rodriguez informed the Council that all positions have expired and currently serving in (Place 1) Elisabeth Chisum De La Garza; (Place 2) Cruz Antonio Muñoz; (Place 3) Yolanda Garcia; (Place 4) Jorge Raul Olivas and, (Mayor) J.M. Farias.
By consensus of the Council all member are set for re-appointments.
Motion: To approve Resolution No. 2019-15R appointing, Elisabeth Chisum De La Garza (Place 1), Cruz Antonio Muñoz (Place 2), Yolanda Garcia (Place 3), Jorge Raul Olivas (Place)and, J. M. Farias (Mayor). Moved: Sifuentes/Torralba Second: Ramon/Moreno Ayes: 10 Nays: 0 Abstained: 0 Absent: 0
14. Consideration and possible approval of a resolution appointing a member to the Animal Grievance Board of the City of Eagle Pass.
Motion: To table item. Moved: Davis/Hauser Second: Ramon/Moreno Ayes: 10 Nays: 0 Abstained: 0 City Council Regular Meeting May 7, 2019 Page 9
Absent: 0
OTHER BUSINESS
15. Consideration and possible approval of the awarding/rejection of the Request for Proposals (RFP#2019-009) for the Arts Center Improvements.
Finance Director Rodriguez informed the Council that on March 13, 2019 the Finance Department received bids for the Arts Center Improvements receiving one bid from RAFSA Construction the bid was reviewed by the City Engineer and City Staff and the recommendation is to award to RAFSA Construction. He further stated that there is one point that the Council will have to decide with this item being the base bid is $389,040.00 with an Alternate 1 of $ 19,875.00 the alternate is to install brand new hardwood over the existing floor otherwise refinish the existing floor.
A minor discussion arose among the Council regarding the flooring. The Main Street Manager, Joe Cruz also injected his opinion preferring to go with the original hardwood flooring.
City Attorney Morales clarified that the original base bid for $389,040.00 is to upkeep original floor and refurbish.
Mayor Pro-Tem Ramon asked if only one bid was received, Finance Director Rodriguez stated yes only one was received but there was interest from another company early on, but due to asbestos issues it deterred them from submitting bids. He further stated that they did meet with several contractors but only one submitted a bid.
Mayor Ramirez asked the timeframe of the completion for the Art Center, Mr. Cruz responded the contractors were given a timeframe of 6 months to complete the project however it really depends on the construction company, it could be less.
Mayor Pro-Tem Ramon asked the possibility of putting out for rebidding since it being such a high bid and only one bid received if this is an option.
Mayor English Cantu asked how many contractors come out to the pre-bid meeting, how many were present, Mr. Rodriguez responded that there was three. Mayor English Cantu then stated that working with RAFSA Construction on previous projects on the City he felt confident that they are a good reputable construction company that the City has been able to adhere to see good projects with, but the wishes of the Council this can definitely be looked at. He then stated his only issue is to make sure that the City continues to move this project forward and as far as the project the base number and amount and what was budgeted is this within the amount.
City Attorney Morales then interjected and recommend going into Executive Session since they are discussing specific amounts and there is also the question of the engineer’s recommendation.
Motion: To address in Executive Session under Section 551.071 consultation with attorney. Moved: Ramon/Moreno City Council Regular Meeting May 7, 2019 Page 10
Second: Villalpando/Iler Ayes: 10 Nays: 0 Abstained: 0 Absent: 0
16. Consideration and possible approval of a receipt of funding from the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program for the continuation of operation of the Eagle Pass Police Department and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Narcotic Task Force.
Finance Director Rodriguez informed the Council that they received notice that the City had been awarded for another year for $383,840.00 to pay for salaries for officers assigned DEA task force. He further stated that there is a matching portion the grant has a 30% cap on fringe benefits so anything going over the City has to pay. Mr. Rodriguez also stated that an average its $18.000.00 per year.
Motion: To approve receipt of funding for High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA). Moved: Ramon/Moreno Second: Sifuentes/Torralba Ayes: 10 Nays: 0 Abstained: 0 Absent: 0
17. Consideration and possible action on the final plat approval of Wincrest Subdivision Unit 2.
City Engineer/ Acting Planning Director Rosales-Herrera informed the Council that this final plat approval is to subdivide an approximately 16.40-acre tract into 56 single-family residential lots, being zoned R-2 (Second One-Family) Dwelling District and the approximate size of the lots is 75ft wide by 120 ft. She further stated this does complying with R-1 (First One-Family Dwelling District) however they want to have the flexibility, and this is way they asked for the zoning to be R-2 and as part of this subdivision they did request to get preliminary plat approval. She also stated that this was presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission at the April 11, 2019 meeting, and they recommended approval.
Motion: To approve final plat approval of Wincrest Subdivision Unit 2. Moved: Sifuentes/Torralba Second: Villalpando/Iler Ayes: 10 Nays: 0 Abstained: 0 Absent: 0
18. Consideration and possible action on the final plat approval of Paraiso Estates Subdivision Unit 3 and the street name change request from Coconut Drive to Microstar Way.
City Engineer/ Acting Planning Director Rosales-Herrera informed the Council that this final plat approval is City Council Regular Meeting May 7, 2019 Page 11 to subdivide an approximately 24.58-acre tract and street name change. She further stated that this was presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission at the April 11, 2019 meeting, and they recommended approval.
Mayor English/Mayor Ramirez relinquished their chairs as Mayor, and Mayors Pro-Tem Ramon/Moreno presided over the meeting for this item.
Motion: To approve final plat approval of the final plat approval of Paraiso Estates Subdivision Unit 3 and the street name change request from Coconut Drive to Microstar Way. Moved: English-Cantu/Ramirez Second: Davis/Hauser Ayes: 10 Nays: 0 Abstained: 0 Absent: 0
19. Consideration and possible approval of a Change Order #4 for the Public Safety Complex Project.
City Engineer/Acting Planning Director Rosales-Herrera informed the Council that the Change Order #4 for the Public Safety Complex is to upgrade the metal studs and track to gauge 20 steel in the police station for $10,134.32 and the ire station for $7,9687.44 which were both originally value engineered by DSA. Change Order #4 also includes an extension in General Conditions in the amount of $$299,696.17 as the result of the contract time increase by one hundred and forty-seven (147) days. The Architect, Gignac & Associates, LLP has reviewed the change order and recommends approval.
Mayor English Cantu then stated that they are looking at a new completion date of January 2, 2020.
City Engineer/Acting Planning Director Rosales-Herrera clarified that when they reviewed the document from CMAR (Construction Management At-Risk) there needs to be some adjustments down. She then requested that they authorize Administration to go back with the CMAR to make the adjustments and proceed.
Motion: To approve Change Order #4 and authorize negotiate and execute Administration to go back with the CMAR to make the adjustments and proceed. Moved: Davis/Hauser Second: Sifuentes/Torralba Ayes: 10 Nays: 0 Abstained: 0 Absent: 0
20. Consideration and possible approval of the Quarterly Investment Report.
Finance Director Rodriguez gave the Council a detailed presentation on the Quarterly Investment Report and highlighted on the following:
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City of Eagle Pass Interest Rates
On average City CD’s are earning 2.5 X more than City bank accounts. • Bank - 0.8% interest rate • Certificates of Deposit (average) – 2.15%
Amount of Interest earned with Amount of interest if investments Investments (with accruals) were not used (with accruals): $326,741.66 $162,488.05
Motion: To accept Quarterly Investment Report Moved: Villalpando/Iler Second: Davis/Hauser Ayes: 10 Nays: 0 Abstained: 0 Absent: 0
21. Consideration and possible awarding/rejection of the Request for Qualifications (RFQ# 2019- 004) for As-needed Engineering Services.
Finance Director Rodriguez informed the Council the that on February 15, 2019 the Finance Department received RFQ for As-needed Engineering Services a total of eight bids were received. These were evaluated by a committee ranking the proposals selected the three highest for interviews. The interviews were held on April 12, 2019 concluding the interviews the committee also made site visits to visit some of the projects that the engineering firm had constructed and they recommend the selection of LNV, Inc as the As-needed Engineering Services.
Mayor English Cantu asked for the record who the other engineering companies were, Mr. Rodriguez said they were Amistad Consulting, Arredondo, Zepeda & Brunz, LLC, Big Red Dog, Halff Associates, Inc., LJA Engineering, Mendez Engineering and Poznecki-Camarillo, Inc.
Mayor English Cantu also asked who the committee consisted of Mr. Rodriguez stated the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Engineer and the Public Works Director.
Councilmember Sifuentes asked if the City has used LNV previously, Mr. Rodriguez respond “yes” they were used for the Carthage Place Drainage Project.
City Attorney Morales then recommended the following motion to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and finalize the As-needed Engineering Services Agreement with LNV, Inc., and authorize City Manager to execute the same.
Motion: To approve as stated above. Moved: Davis/Hauser Second: Villalpando/Iler City Council Regular Meeting May 7, 2019 Page 13
Ayes: 10 Nays: 0 Abstained: 0 Absent: 0
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Council and Kid Council adjourned into Executive Session separately at 7:29 p.m. to consider the items below. The Council and Kid Council reconvened in open session at 8:56 p.m. to take action as noted below.
15. Consideration and possible approval of the awarding/rejection of the Request for Proposals (RFP#2019-009) for the Arts Center Improvements.
Motion: To award RAFSA without the Alternate and authorize City Manager negotiate and execute agreement. Moved: Sifuentes/Torralba Second: Villalpando/Iler Ayes: 10 Nays: 0 Abstained: 0 Absent: 0
22. Executive session pursuant to Section 551.071, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code- Consultation with attorney regarding legal advice on matters related to a license agreement between the City of Eagle Pass and Bordercomm Partners, LLP dba XC Networks, Ltd.; and possible action in open session regarding same.
Mayor English Cantu stated that directives were given to legal counsel to move forward as discussed in Executive Session to authorize legal counsel to proceed and to also file suit should it be necessary in regard to this particular contract or breach of contract based on item number 22.
Motion: To approve as stated above. Moved: Sifuentes/Torralba Second: Davis/Hauser Ayes: 10 Nays: 0 Abstained: 0 Absent: 0
23. Executive Session pursuant to Sections 551.071 of Chapter 551, Texas Government Code– Consultation with attorney regarding Federal/ State Legislative Advocacy Services for the City of Eagle Pass; and possible action in open session regarding same.
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Mayor English Cantu stated that it is in the interest of the City of Eagle Pass to move forward with this being directed in Executive Session to our City Administration to move forward with providing with the Request for Proposals of Federal/ State Legislative Advocacy Services as soon as possible.
Motion: To approve as stated above. Moved: Sifuentes/Torralba Second: Villalpando/Iler Ayes: 10 Nays: 0 Abstained: 0
24. Executive Session pursuant to Section 551. 071 of Chapter 551, Texas Government Code- Consultation with attorney regarding Maverick County Fire Protection/Emergency Medical Services Agreement; and possible action in open session regarding same.
25. Executive Session pursuant to Section 551. 071 of Chapter 551, Texas Government Code- Consultation with attorney regarding Maverick County Solid Waste/Landfill Services Agreement; and possible action in open session regarding same.
Mayor English Cantu requested to considered items number 24 and 25 together as a joint motion with the consent of the Council to visit personally with the Maverick County Judge Saucedo in regards to these services that are being provided it has been discussed thoroughly in Executive Session as far as the seriousness that the Council is coming to with these contracts that are very important for both entities and most importantly for the resident that they are servicing. So at this time the Mayor asked for consideration from Council to go ahead and allow myself to move forward in having a discussion with the Maverick County Judge Saucedo and bring forth hopefully what would be a plan of action for both entities to be taking up in a very aggressive time frame within the next 30 days.
Motion: To approve as stated above. Moved: Ramon/Moreno Second: Villalpando/Iler Ayes: 10 Nays: 0 Abstained: 0 Absent: 0
Councilmember Sifuentes thanked Mayor English Cantu for taking this approach, stating since its important that he meet with the County Judge the two leaders of the entities and thanking him again for taking this responsibility knowing you have the Council’s support.
26. Executive Session pursuant to Sections 551.071 of Chapter 551, Texas Government Code– Consultation with attorney regarding Sport Complex Project at Fort Duncan Park and possible association with public/private partnerships including but not limited to EPISD and Robert E. Lee Elementary schoolgrounds; and possible action in open session regarding same.
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Mayor English-Cantu stated that there has been a very detailed discussion in Executive Session for Administration to move forward. He then directing Administration to move forward as directed in Executive Session.
Motion: To approve as stated above. Moved: Sifuentes/Torralba Second: Villalpando/Iler Ayes: 10 Nays: 0 Abstained: 0 Absent: 0
27. Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 & 551.072 of Chapter 551, Texas Government Code – Consultation with attorney on the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property offered for Sport Complex property; and possible action in open session regarding same.
No action taken on this item.
28. Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 & 551.072 of Chapter 551, Texas Government Code – Consultation with attorney on the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property offered for City Park extension and possible grant funding; and possible action in open session regarding same.
Mayor English-Cantu stated this item was very detailed in discussion in Executive Session for Administration as far as the concepts of the City Council there is directive that have been given as discussed in Executive Session.
Motion: To approve as stated above. Moved: Davis/Hauser Second: Sifuentes/Torralba Ayes: 10 Nays: 0 Abstained: 0 Absent: 0
29. Executive session pursuant to Section 551.071, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code- Consultation with attorney regarding legal advice on matters related to Council action taken regarding the awarding of the Burr Park Gymnasium construction project; possible action in open session regarding same, including possible amending, modifying, clarifying, and/or correcting the minutes regarding the awarding of the Burr Park Gym Construction Project to Frontera Construction.
City Attorney Morales recommend the following motion to amend/modify the December 5, 2017 minutes regarding the awarding of the Burr Park Gymnasium Construction Project which was awarded6 to Frontera Construction and include additional basis and ratio as follows:
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Frontera Construction was not the lowest bid but received the highest rating. The lowest bid had two major deficiencies: • Their proposed length of time to complete the construction exceed the original period. • The information submitted in the proposal was deemed to be unsatisfactory by the rating committee.
These factors along with the factors discussed and considered at the December 5, 2017 meeting and incorporated into the minutes reflect the basis for awarding the contract to Frontera Construction by the Council. Mr. Morales then asked that these reasoning and rationalities be included into the minutes.
City Secretary Rodriguez stated for the record this is for item number 16 of the December 5, 2017 minutes.
Motion: To approve as stated above. Moved: Davis/Hauser Second: Sifuentes/Torralba Ayes: 10 Nays: 0 Abstained: 0 Absent: 0
Mayor Ramirez stated that they would like to see if it possible to expand the City Park to the Hal Bowls Parks and add the following proposal:
• Playground • Waterfall • Rails on the side of the trail • Benches • Plant different kind of trees and flowers • Bright lights • Create a flow of water from the Rio Grande to create a river walk area
We would want this in order to provide the following services and events for our community.
• Musical performances • Outdoor movie night • Street parades • Theatre act plays • River walk type atmosphere • Outdoor fitness equipment • Beginning/end of walk and bike trail
ADJOURNMENT
Motion: To adjourn meeting at 9:09 p.m. Moved: Sifuentes/Torralba City Council Regular Meeting May 7, 2019 Page 17
Second: Ramon/Moreno Ayes: 10 Nays: 0 Abstained: 0 Absent: 0
ATTEST:
______Ramsey English Cantu Imelda B. Rodriguez Mayor City Secretary
THE STATE OF TEXAS )( COUNTY OF MAVERICK )( CITY OF EAGLE PASS )(
The City Council of the City of Eagle Pass held a special meeting on Friday, May 10, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 100 South Monroe Street, Eagle Pass, Texas. All legal notices were duly posted in accordance with the law.
ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM
Present: Mayor Ramsey English Cantu; Pro-Tem Yolanda P. Ramon; Council Members William W. Davis, Rudy Villalpando and Luis Sifuentes.
Absent: None
Staff present: City Manager, George Antuna; Assistant City Manager, Ivan Morua; City Attorney Representative, Heriberto Morales; City Secretary, Imelda B. Rodriguez; Finance Director, Jesus Rodriguez; Police Chief, Alberto Guajardo; Public Works Director, Jessies Sandoval; Police Chief, Alberto Guajardo; Municipal Court Judge, Francisco Martinez, III; Municipal Court Administrator, Mayra Huerta; Bridge Operations Manager, Anna De La Garza; Fire Chief, Manuel Mello; PARD Director, Jorge Sanchez; Planning Director, Edgar Garcia and City Engineer, Vanessa Rosales-Herrera.
With a quorum being present, Mayor English Cantu called the meeting to order and the City Council considered the items as follows.
MOMENT OF REVERENCE
Mayor English Cantu requested the Council and members of the public present to have a moment of silence as a sign of respect to those who are serving in the military forces and those who have lost their lives protecting our country.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
Mayor English Cantu asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to express their comments on items which did not appear on the agenda, reminding them at the same time, that although they were unable to take formal action on such items, they would be glad to take it under advisement.
Presentation of the Color Guard by the CC Winn High School - Air Force JROTC.
Pledge of Allegiance and Texas Flag recited by the Ethan Davis and Yolitizi Balderas.
CANVASSING OF ELECTION
1. Canvassing of General Election held on Saturday, May 4, 2019.
Mayor English Cantu read the results of the Election as follows: City Council Special Meeting May 10, 2019 Page 2
NAMES/POSITIONS EARLY VOTING ELECTION DAY TOTAL
FOR COUNCILPERSON, PLACE 1 William W. (Billy) Davis 506 343 849
FOR COUNCILPERSON, PLACE 3 Yolanda Perales Ramon 478 256 734 Hector Muñoz Mijares (Titoy) 14 7 21 Alfredo (Freddy) Arellano III 220 174 394
TOTAL VOTES CAST 726 444 1170
2. Consideration and possible approval of a Resolution accepting the canvass of the above-stated election.
Motion: To approve Resolution (2019-16R) with the inclusion of the above-stated results. Moved: Villalpando Second: Sifuentes Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Abstained: 0 Absent: 0
3. Oath of Office to elected officers.
City Secretary, Imelda B. Rodriguez individually administered the Oath of Office to re-elected Councilperson Place 1, William W. (Billy) Davis, and re-elected Councilperson Place 3, Yolanda Perales Ramon.
The re-elected Officers thanked their families and supporters individually and took their seat with the rest of the City Council on dais.
4. Election of Mayor Pro-Tem.
Councilperson Place 3, Ramon stated in order to continue the rotation she makes motion to nominate Councilperson Place 1, Davis to be Mayor Pro-Tem.
Motion: To elect Councilperson Davis as Mayor Pro-Tem. Moved: Ramon Second: Villalpando Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Abstained: 0 Absent: 0 City Council Special Meeting May 10, 2019 Page 3
Mayor English Cantu congratulated both Mayor Pro-Tem Davis and Councilwoman Ramon for the great work that they have done for these number of years working together with all of the Council has been the reason as to why the success of this community continues to move in the right direction and congratulated the newly re-elected members of this governing body and know that his commit stands to the both of you as is does to the entire Council and to this Administration to continue with moving our City forward. Also, congratulations to the community of Eagle Pass for taking part in this electoral process that is so very important.
Councilmember Sifuentes said, en este dia les deseo a todas las Madres un Feliz Dia De Las Madres y espero que la esten pasando muy padre con su familia. He also stated that for all the mothers on Sunday a Happy Mother’s Day and my you enjoy this day as well.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion: To adjourn meeting at 5:32 p.m. Moved: Sifuentes Second: Ramon Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Abstained: 0 Absent: 0
ATTEST:
______Ramsey English Cantu Imelda B. Rodriguez Mayor City Secretary
THE STATE OF TEXAS )( COUNTY OF MAVERICK )( CITY OF EAGLE PASS )(
The City Council of the City of Eagle Pass held a special meeting on Friday, May 17, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 100 South Monroe Street, Eagle Pass, Texas. All legal notices were duly posted in accordance with the law.
ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM
Present: Mayor Pro-Tem, William W. Davis; Council Members, Rudy Villalpando, Yolanda P. Ramon and Luis Sifuentes.
Absent: Mayor Ramsey English Cantu
Staff present: City Manager, George Antuna; Assistant City Manager, Ivan Morua; City Secretary, Imelda B. Rodriguez; Finance Director, Jesus Rodriguez; Police Chief, Alberto Guajardo; Planning Director, Edgar Garcia and Municipal Court Administrator, Mayra Huerta.
With a quorum being present, Mayor Pro-Tem Davis called the meeting to order and the City Council considered the items as follows.
MOMENT OF REVERENCE
Mayor Pro-Tem Davis requested the Council and members of the public present to have a moment of silence as a sign of respect to those who are serving in the military forces and those who have lost their lives protecting our country.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
Mayor Pro-Tem Davis asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to express their comments on items which did not appear on the agenda, reminding them at the same time, that although they were unable to take formal action on such items, they would be glad to take it under advisement
RESOLUTIONS
1. Consideration and possible approval of a resolution appointing a member to the Animal Grievance Board of the City of Eagle Pass.
City Secretary, Imelda B. Rodriguez informed the Council that there was a resignation, and the appointee for this is Councilperson Place 4 and he wishes to appoint Mrs. Irma Gonzalez.
Motion: To approve Resolution No. 2019-17R appointing, Irma Gonzalez (Place 4). Moved: Villalpando Second: Ramon Ayes: 4 City Council Special Meeting May 17, 2019 Page 2
Nays: 0 Abstained: 0 Absent: English-Cantu
2. Consideration and possible approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Eagle Pass, Texas, authorizing the submission of a Texas Community Development Program application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the Colonias Self-Help Center Fund Program; and authorizing the City Manager to act as the City's Executive Officer and authorized representative in all matters pertaining to the city's participation in the community development program.
Finance Director, Jesus Rodriguez informed the Council that four years ago the City had applied and received a grant through Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the Colonias Self- Help Center Program this grant is set to expire in August. So now the City is requesting approval to apply for the next four years, briefing that part of the application is and main components are as follows:
First part
Proposed Colonias (select 5 Colonias - as designated by the Attorney General’s Office to use services provided by this program): • Fabrica Townsite- Pop. 823 • Las Quintas- Pop. 3,195 • Loma Bonita- Pop. 3, 541 • Seco Mines- Pop. 694 • Siesta Acres- Pop. 2,312
Second part
Proposed Budget Breakdown • Public Services- $70,000 . Surveying/Re-platting . Cleanup Campaign . Tool Lending Library . Technology Access • Residential Rehabilitations- $ 525,000 . Administration $105,000
Total Budget: $700,000.00
Councilmember Sifuentes asked how many rehabilitations have been done, Mr. Rodriguez responded that they are currently out for bids for six.
Councilmember Sifuentes then stated that the City went out for this grant, because Maverick County had lost this grant, and the City was trying to keep the monies in the community and help the Colonias. City Council Special Meeting May 17, 2019 Page 3
He further stated if this is still the case the City needs to apply again. Mr. Rodriguez stated that ultimately TDHCA approached the City to submit an application.
City Manager Antuna stated that originally TDHCA approached the City because Maverick County was having issues, so the City took this on four years ago. Now Maverick County according to TDHCA is in a better place and the County is also applying but TDHCA also asked the City to apply. Mr. Antuna then stated that now TDHCA is going to choose between the City and the County.
Motion: To approve Resolution No. 2019-18R as presented. Moved: Sifuentes Second: Villalpando Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Abstained: 0 Absent: English-Cantu
ADJOURNMENT
Motion: To adjourn meeting at 12:20 p.m. Moved: Sifuentes Second: Ramon Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Abstained: 0 Absent: English-Cantu
ATTEST:
______William W. Davis Imelda B. Rodriguez Mayor Pro-Tem City Secretary
Item #5
International Bridge System Monthly Traffic Report April 2019
Traffic by Bridge 2019 2018 Difference % Bridge I 170,932 173,065 (2,133) 58% Bridge II 124,291 131,303 (7,012) 42% Total Traffic 295,223 304,368 (9,145) 100%
Increase/ Traffic Summary 2019 2018 Difference Decrease Non - Commercial Vehicles 213,004 239,354 (26,350) -11.01% Commercial Vehicles 14,158 14,224 (66) -0.46% Buses 336 329 7 2.13% Motorcycles 337 433 (96) -22.17% Pedestrians 67,388 50,028 17,360 34.70% Total Traffic 295,223 304,368 (9,145) -3.00%
Increase/ Traffic by Class 2019 2018 Difference Decrease Non - Commercial Vehicles 213,004 239,354 (26,350) -11.01% 2 Axle Commercial Vehicle 366 493 (127) -25.76% 3 Axle Commercial Vehicle 2,100 2,020 80 3.96% 4 Axle Commercial Vehicle 68 240 (172) -71.67% 5 Axle Commercial Vehicle 11,541 11,428 113 0.99% 6 Axle Commercial Vehicle 83 43 40 93.02% Buses 336 329 7 2.13% Motorcycles 337 433 (96) -22.17% Pedestrians 67,388 50,028 17,360 34.70% Total Traffic 295,223 304,368 (9,145) -3.00%
Increase/ Traffic Average 2019 2018 Difference Decrease Total Vehicles 227,835 254,340 (26,505) -10.42% Daily Average 7,350 8,478
Total Commercial Vehicles 14,158 14,224 (66) -0.46% Daily Average 659 618
Total Pedestrians 67,388 50,028 17,360 34.70% Daily Average 2,174 1,668
Total Traffic 295,223 304,368 (9,145) -3.00%
" The Best Way to Mexico " CITY OF EAGLE PASS
Year Revision Fund MONTHMonthly Financial Analysis-April 2019 2019 6 10 4 Y-T-D OVERVIEW The month of April represents 58.33% of the fiscal year. CASH AND INVESTMENTS BUDGET STATUS FUNDS AS INDICATED Total Governmental Funds CASH (Excluding CIP) $ 19,264,399 Current Received/ % Received/ Prior Year Recv/ Total CIP CASH 6,723,945 Budget Spent to Date Spent to Date Spent to Date Total Enterprise Funds CASH 6,110,201 General Fund Total INVESTMENTS 29,301,143 Revenue 25,398,399 17,542,099 69.07% 16,718,059 Total CASH and INVESTMENTS $ 61,399,688 Expenditures 25,398,399 13,149,275 51.77% 13,089,418
Interest Earned this Month $ 348,140 Bridge Intesest Earned Year-to-Date $ 529,296 Revenue 13,738,732 8,416,719 61.26% 7,810,602 Expenses 1,870,064 1,059,912 56.68% 785,746 REVENUE STATUS- GENERAL FUND Debt Service - - 0.00% - Previous Year Previous Year Transfer to G/F 11,368,668 7,107,171 62.52% 6,758,667 Budget Collected % of Budget Y-to-D Y-to-D % Sales Tax $ 4,998,177 $ 3,154,614 63.12% $ 3,002,554 61.22% Environmental and Solid Waste Fund International Bridge 11,368,668 7,107,171 62.52% 6,758,667 58.20% Revenue 5,114,906 3,160,631 61.79% 3,046,602 Property Tax 5,184,339 4,945,005 95.38% 4,639,421 95.22% Expenses 5,452,595 2,637,630 48.37% 2,454,073 Franchise Receipts 1,008,472 510,778 50.65% 542,109 55.21% Fines & Forfeitures 469,015 251,709 53.67% 302,957 65.85% Room Tax Ambulance Service 1,260,000 758,043 60.16% 694,942 57.91% Revenue 788,545 575,004 72.92% 422,118 Expenditures 788,545 370,295 46.96% 354,352 Capital Improvement Projects Civic Center Total CIP Funds Available $ 40,986,983 Revenue 138,212 75,891 54.91% 69,801 Total Project Balances Remaining $ 40,982,065 Transfer In-Room Tax 347,650 202,796 58.33% 198,424 313 CIP Surplus (Deficit) $ 4,918 Transfer In-General Fd 56,116 32,734 58.33% 44,318 314 Expenditures 541,978 369,480 68.17% 328,374 Project Budget Budget Changes Expenses Balance % ACTIVE 2014-2018 CIP PROJECTS Public Library PUBLIC SAFETY HEADQUARTERS Revenue 22,600 16,496 72.99% 16,871 Construction/CMAR $ 5,955,000 $ 4,913,242 $ 4,164,229 $ 6,704,013 38.32% Transfer In - G/F 1,099,723 641,505 58.33% 532,611 Architect/Engineer 400,000 495,000 484,684 410,316 54.15% Expenditures 1,122,323 509,936 45.44% 518,016 Furnishings and Equip - 525,000 - 525,000 0.00% Superintendent 100,000 166,495 266,495 - 100.00% Debt as of 04/30/2019 (Exclusive of Water Works Debt) Total $ 6,455,000 $ 6,099,737 4,915,408 $ 7,639,329 39.15% Name Series Principal Interest Total 2007 CO Refunding 2010 3,695,000 696,600 4,391,600 PROPERTY $ 250,000 $ (50,000) $ - $ 200,000 0.00% 2010 CO Refunding 2011 3,185,000 776,815 3,961,815 2003 CO Refunding 2012 2,905,000 369,750 3,274,750 MAIN STREET $ - $ 1,475,000 300,586 $ 1,174,414 20.38% CO Tax & Limited 2012 2,135,000 653,022 2,788,022 CO Tax & Limited 2013 6,715,000 2,179,619 8,894,619 PARKS AND RECREATION CO Tax & Limited 2015 7,865,000 2,879,600 10,744,600 Aquatic Centers $ 450,000 $ - $ 352,973 $ 97,027 78.44% 05, 11, 12 Refunding 2016 3,160,000 504,450 3,664,450 416 CO Tax & Limited 2018 28,040,000 14,122,900 42,162,900 ACTIVE 2019-2023 CIP PROJECTS PARKS AND RECREATION Total Debt $ 57,700,000 $ 22,182,756 $ 79,882,756 Sports Complex $ 16,571,260 $ - $ - $ 16,571,260 0.00% Park Improvements 1,000,000 - 165,176 834,824 16.52% 610 Hike and Bike Trail 1,000,000 - - 1,000,000 0.00% Current Fiscal Year Debt Service Total $ 18,571,260 $ - $ 165,176 $ 18,406,084 0.89% Pending Payments: 2007 CO Refunding 2010 - 73,900 73,900 DRAINAGE $ 6,600,000 $ - $ - $ 6,600,000 0.00% 2010 CO Refunding 2011 - 58,923 58,923 2003 CO Refunding 2012 - 53,775 53,775 FIRE STATION #2 $ 2,813,860 $ - $ - $ 2,813,860 0.00% CO Tax & Limited 2012 - 37,149 37,149 CO Tax & Limited 2013 - 125,597 125,597 EMERGENCY COMM $ 1,250,000 $ - $ 1,071,554 $ 178,446 85.72% CO Tax & Limited 2015 - 157,300 157,300 CO Tax & Limited 2016 - 60,525 60,525 ROOF & HVAC IMPROV $ 1,872,906 $ - $ - $ 1,872,906 0.00% CO Tax & Limited 2018 - 645,163 645,163 Total Debt Serivce Payments $ - $ 1,212,331 $ 1,212,331 PUBLIC WORKS BLDG $ 2,000,000 $ - $ - $ 2,000,000 0.00% Monthly Expenses Capital Purchases for the Month of April 2019 Payroll $ 1,557,370 Department Description Cost Accounts Payable $ 1,728,149 Public Library 15-Passenger Van 40,548.00 Debt Service Payments $ - TOTAL $ 3,285,519 CITY OF EAGLE PASS Monthly Financial Analysis-April 2019 GENERAL FUND REVENUE SUMMARY
2017-2018 2017-2018 % Apr-19 Apr-18 BUDGET YTD YTD MTD MTD TAXES Property Taxes 5,184,339 4,945,005 95.38% 91,143 94,429 Franchise Taxes 1,008,472 510,778 50.65% 43,210 40,453 Sales Tax 4,998,177 3,154,614 63.12% 504,492 508,798 Mixed Beverage Tax 33,685 14,441 42.87% - - TOTAL TAXES 11,224,673 8,624,838 76.84% 638,846 643,681
PERMITS & LICENSES Permits 159,619 118,783 74.42% 21,290 13,495 Licenses 42,229 33,342 78.96% 5,190 5,040 TOTAL PERMITS & LICENSES 201,848 152,125 75.37% 26,480 18,535
INTERGOVERNMENTAL Federal - 547 100.00% - - State 22,445 24,771 110.36% 81 80 International Bridge 11,368,668 8,107,171 71.31% 1,000,000 1,037,949 Other - - 0.00% - - TOTAL INTERGOVERNMENT 11,391,113 7,132,489 62.61% 1,000,081 1,038,029
SERVICES & CHARGES Planning Fees 50,800 36,766 72.37% 13,920 17,686 Public Safety 1,736,100 1,067,856 61.51% 181,600 151,958 Other Charges 7,050 3,347 47.48% 749 780 TOTAL SERVICES & CHARGES 1,793,950 1,107,969 61.76% 196,268 170,424
USE OF PROPERTY Interest 31,000 43,811 141.33% 27,601 2,313 Use and Rent of City Property 107,800 51,914 48.16% 7,502 8,841 Sale of Land & Equipment 4,000 39,140 978.51% 893 122 TOTAL USE OF PROPERTY 142,800 134,865 94.44% 35,997 11,276
FINES Fines 304,040 22,853 7.52% 22,853 25,988 Court Costs 62,190 7,349 11.82% 7,349 6,670 Parking Fines & Meters 78,621 5,821 7.40% 5,821 5,837 Accident Reports 24,164 2,049 8.48% 2,049 2,012 TOTAL FINES 469,015 38,071 8.12% 38,071 50,639
MISCELLANEOUS Miscellaneous 175,000 13,610 7.78% 13,610 2,276 TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS 175,000 13,610 7.78% 13,610 2,276
TOTAL REVENUE 25,398,399 17,203,968 67.74% 1,949,353 1,934,859
HUMAN RESOURCES MONTHLY REPORT May 2019
CURRENT EMPLOYEES Full Time 344 Part time 42 Total 386
EXISTING ADVERTISED VACANCIES CLOSED ADVERTISED VACANCIES Position Department No. Position Dept. No. Status Maintenance Specialist I Public Works 4 Corporal Police 2 Hired 5/22/19 Ad Closes until Filled Refuse Equipment Operator Public Works 1 Recreation Programs Spc. (PT) Parks & Rec. 1 Hired 5/1/19 Ad Closes until Filled Economic Dev. Director Economic Development 1 Planning Director Planning 1 Hired 5/8/19 Ad Closes 6/12/19 Emergency Comm. Opr. I Police 1 Police Officer Police 5 Pending medical exams Ad Closes 6/10/19 Custodian Library 1 Emergency Comm. Opr. I Police 1 Readvertised 5/27/19 Ad Closes 6/19/19 Toll Collections Supervisor Bridge 1 Apps forwarded 4/18/19
Museum Coordinator Economic 1 Apps forwarded 4/23/19 Development Self Help Center Coord. (PT) Finance 1 Hired 5/15/19 EXISTING IN-HOUSE ONLY ADVERTISED VACANCIES Sergant Police 2 Written exam 6/24/19 Position Department No. Marshal Fire 1 Groundskeeper I Parks & Rec. 3 1-Hired 10/19/18;1-Hired 11/7/18 Ad Closes 6/17/19 1-Hired 5/22/19 Captain Fire 1 Shuttle Bus Driver Parks & Rec. 1 Pending background check Ad Closes 6/20/19 Lifeguard (Sesonal) Parks & Rec. 15 6-Tentative start date 6/5/19 9-Pending certification Recreation Asst. (Seasonal) Parks & Rec. 14 Tentative start date 6/5/19
Custodian (PT) Library 1 Hired 5/15/19
Senior Accountant Finance 1 Pending exam results
Marshal Fire 1 Readvertised 5/17/19
Toll Collections Shift Supervisor Bridge 1 Interviews 5/30/19
Toll Collections Specialist Bridge 1 Interviews 5/30/19
Library Assistant I (PT) Library 2 Apps forwarded 5/23/19
FY YTD Current PERSONNEL ACTIVITY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 Month New Hires 116 60 6
Change of Status Part-time to full-time 12 6 0 Full-time to part-time 1 0 0 Interim/ Temporary 3 1 0 Demotion 2 1 1 Promotion 16 15 2 Dept. to Dept. 22 16 0 Total Change of Status 56 39 3
Separations Resignation 40 32 9 Retirement 6 6 1 Termination 6 9 0 Temporary Employment 51 6 3 Total Separations 103 53 13
FY YTD Current ON-THE-JOB INJURIES INSURANCE CLAIMS 2017-18 FY 2018-19 Month FY 2018-19 On-the-Job Injuries 108 44 4 Medical Attention Received (Current): 4 Property Damage Report 52 84 5 Medical Attention Received (YTD): 25
Events/ Trainings Date Summary OSHA Safety & Health Training hosted by SBDC on OSHA and employers obligations, who needs to comply with OSHA 5/8/2019 Compliance Workshop standards, Top 10 OSHA violations and OSHA hot topics and compliance resources Texas Business Conference TWC workshop on wage, hour law, payroll issues, workers' compensation, creating an effective policy 5/9/2019 handbook and handling unemployment claims and appeals Mother's Day Luncheon Celebrate and honor the City's female employees. 5/10/2019
Property Damage & Injury Training for supervisors on how to report City incidents. 5/16 - 5/17/2019 Reporting Training
MUNICIPAL COURT 2018-2019 YEARLY REPORT
FAIL. TO MONTH CASES MAGIST. NO NO EXPIRED PUBLIC SPEEDING CASES APPEAR/ WARRANTS TOTAL REVENUES REVENUES REVENUES L. UP-TO- FILED D. L. INSUR. PLATES INTOX. ADJUDICATED VPTA ISSUED CITY STATE COLLECTED DATE
OCT 363 46 31 45 12 8 54 444 74 159 $31,486.71 $17,882.30 $49,369.01 $49,369.01
NOV 308 43 18 51 6 14 59 319 31 105 $29,747.65 $17,093.65 $46,841.30 $96,210.31
DEC 257 64 30 40 7 19 46 244 38 83 $19,565.82 $11,936.13 $31,501.95 $127,712.26
JAN 321 63 20 46 14 12 48 334 57 115 $25,092.29 $15,027.18 $40,119.47 $167,831.73
FEB 320 49 37 54 2 8 68 390 35 107 $31,033.06 $17,812.72 $48,845.78 $216,677.51
MAR 304 57 34 54 14 9 37 428 29 117 $39,663.29 $22,470.07 $62,133.36 $278,810.87
APR 383 71 46 58 13 14 75 315 18 83 $31,762.42 $17,084.98 $48,847.40 $327,658.27
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
Totals 2,256 393 216 348 68 84 387 2,474 282 769 $208,351.24 $119,307.03 $327,658.27 $327,658.27
MUNICIPAL COURT 2018-2019 YEARLY REPORT MONTH PARKING TICKETS METERS REVENUES REVENUES PARKING TICKETS TICKETS COLLECTION COLLECTION COMBINED UP -TO- PAID DATE FILED
OCTOBER 200 96 $605.00 $6,479.68 $7,084.68 $7,084.68
NOVEMBER 125 62 $405.00 $7,246.93 $7,651.93 $14,736.61
DECEMBER 200 106 $619.75 $7,624.14 $8,243.89 $22,980.50
JANUARY 150 80 $614.96 $10,229.20 $10,844.16 $33,824.66
FEBRUARY 75 36 $220.00 $6,334.98 $6,554.98 $40,379.64
MARCH 175 93 $535.00 $5,961.26 $6,496.26 $46,875.90
APRIL 150 57 $375.00 $6,861.88 $7,236.88 $54,112.78
MAY
JUNE
JULY
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
TOTALS 1,075 530 $3,374.71 $50,738.07 $54,112.78 $54,112.78
MUNICIPAL COURT MONTHLY PARKING TICKETS AND METERS REVENUES COMPARISON
$14,000.00
$12,000.00
$10,000.00
$8,000.00
$6,000.00
$4,000.00
$2,000.00
$0.00 OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL
YEARLY COMPARISON
2018-2019 2017-2018
$150,000.00 $54,112.78 $100,000.00
$50,000.00 $62,966.75
$0.00 Parking Meters Collection 10/18-04/191 Parking Meters Collection 10/18-4/18
Parks and Recreation Department May 2019
Monthly Report May 2019
Department Highlights:
With summer around the corner, we are getting ready to once again welcome youngsters to our Summer Youth Program. We will be taking registrations at the Multi-Purpose center starting on June 3rd. The Summer Youth Program will kick-off on June 12th and run through August 9th. The Aquatic Swim Center will open on June 10th.
This month, we had several events Outdoor Movie Night, Pillow Project Presentations, All Star City Night, Softball All Star Game/Ceremony & Baseball All Star Game/Ceremony. There were approximately 1,981 participants. It is a great source of pride for us to see the number of children involved in activities such as this, which ultimately promote wellness in our community.
Parks and Recreation Department May 2019
Athletic Programs
2017-18 2018-19 Athletic Programs Youth Inter. Adult Youth Inter. Adult Elementary Baseball & 660 660 Softball Youth Leagues Loving Hearts League 50 Outdoor Movie Night 150 50 75 125 Pillow Project Presentations 882 881 Total 1,742 50 1,616 125
2017-18
Registered Participants -Athletics
2000 1800 1600 1400 1200 1000 800 600 Youth 400 200 Inter. 0 OCT DEC FEB APR JUN AUG Adult
OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEPT Youth 907 764 1080 1081 1,062 1,030 1,801 1,742 Inter. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Adult 104 34 205 25 130 216 490 50
Parks and Recreation Department May 2019
2018-19
Registered Participants -Athletics
1,800 1,600 1,400 1,200 1,000 800 600 Youth 400 200 Inter. 0 OCT JAN APR JUL Adult
OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEPT
Youth 1,258 990 1,140 1,388 1,285 855 1,450 1,616 Inter. ------Adult 333 170 227 10 145 285 480 125
Parks and Recreation Department May 2019
PARD Revenue
Fees 2017-18 2018-19 Adult Athletics
Ball field rental $1,750 $1,000 Booth Rentals Concession Stand $590 $193 Council Chambers Lights $90 $50 Mini Golf Course $662 $240 Misc. Commission $349.85 $369.03 MPC $150 $320 Parks $200 Participants $40 Pool Entries Pool Rentals San Juan Plaza Stage rental $216 Fort Duncan Museum Total $4,007.85 $2,212.03
Parks and Recreation Department May 2019
Vehicle Usage
Miles Unit Year Make Model Starting Reading Current Odometer Reading Driven
664 1999 Ford F250 211,061 211,478 417
665 1999 Ford F-250 208,509 208,978 469
756 2003 Ford E-350 91,546 91546 0
852 2007 Ford E-250 44,247 44,269 22
902 2008 Ford F-150 25,245 25,379 134
912 2010 Ford F-250 59,955 60,399 444
926 2011 Ford F-150 50,069 50,582 513
936 2012 Ford F-150 21,955 22,283 328
937 2012 Ford F-150 28,071 28,494 423
938 2012 Ford F-150 42,820 43,120 300
982 2014 Ford F-150 19,229 19,636 407
983 2014 Ford F-150 22,044 22,648 604
984 2014 Ford F-150 33,777 34,351 574
991 2014 Ford F-550 5,893 5,958 65
1067 2016 Chevrolet 250 10,264 10,674 410
1096 2017 Ford Transit Van 5,759
11 2018 Chevrolet 1500 2,838 3,221 383
15 2018 Ford Escape 1,517 1,967 450
Parks and Recreation Department May 2019
Monthly Report May 2019
Department Highlights:
With summer around the corner, we are getting ready to once again welcome youngsters to our Summer Youth Program. We will be taking registrations at the Multi-Purpose center starting on June 3rd. The Summer Youth Program will kick-off on June 12th and run through August 9th. The Aquatic Swim Center will open on June 10th.
This month, we had several events Outdoor Movie Night, Pillow Project Presentations, All Star City Night, Softball All Star Game/Ceremony & Baseball All Star Game/Ceremony. There were approximately 1,981 participants. It is a great source of pride for us to see the number of children involved in activities such as this, which ultimately promote wellness in our community.
Parks and Recreation Department May 2019
Athletic Programs
2017-18 2018-19 Athletic Programs Youth Inter. Adult Youth Inter. Adult Elementary Baseball & 660 660 Softball Youth Leagues Loving Hearts League 50 Outdoor Movie Night 150 50 75 125 Pillow Project Presentations 882 881 Total 1,742 50 1,616 125
2017-18
Registered Participants -Athletics
2000 1800 1600 1400 1200 1000 800 600 Youth 400 200 Inter. 0 OCT DEC FEB APR JUN AUG Adult
OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEPT Youth 907 764 1080 1081 1,062 1,030 1,801 1,742 Inter. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Adult 104 34 205 25 130 216 490 50
Parks and Recreation Department May 2019
2018-19
Registered Participants -Athletics
1,800 1,600 1,400 1,200 1,000 800 600 Youth 400 200 Inter. 0 OCT JAN APR JUL Adult
OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEPT
Youth 1,258 990 1,140 1,388 1,285 855 1,450 1,616 Inter. ------Adult 333 170 227 10 145 285 480 125
Parks and Recreation Department May 2019
PARD Revenue
Fees 2017-18 2018-19 Adult Athletics
Ball field rental $1,750 $1,000 Booth Rentals Concession Stand $590 $193 Council Chambers Lights $90 $50 Mini Golf Course $662 $240 Misc. Commission $349.85 $369.03 MPC $150 $320 Parks $200 Participants $40 Pool Entries Pool Rentals San Juan Plaza Stage rental $216 Fort Duncan Museum Total $4,007.85 $2,212.03
Parks and Recreation Department May 2019
Vehicle Usage
Miles Unit Year Make Model Starting Reading Current Odometer Reading Driven
664 1999 Ford F250 211,061 211,478 417
665 1999 Ford F-250 208,509 208,978 469
756 2003 Ford E-350 91,546 91546 0
852 2007 Ford E-250 44,247 44,269 22
902 2008 Ford F-150 25,245 25,379 134
912 2010 Ford F-250 59,955 60,399 444
926 2011 Ford F-150 50,069 50,582 513
936 2012 Ford F-150 21,955 22,283 328
937 2012 Ford F-150 28,071 28,494 423
938 2012 Ford F-150 42,820 43,120 300
982 2014 Ford F-150 19,229 19,636 407
983 2014 Ford F-150 22,044 22,648 604
984 2014 Ford F-150 33,777 34,351 574
991 2014 Ford F-550 5,893 5,958 65
1067 2016 Chevrolet 250 10,264 10,674 410
1096 2017 Ford Transit Van 5,759
11 2018 Chevrolet 1500 2,838 3,221 383
15 2018 Ford Escape 1,517 1,967 450
City of Eagle Pass Public Works Department Monthly Report – May 2019
Public Works Director: Jessies Sandoval
I. TRAFFIC CONTROL
New Pole/Stop Sign/Street Name Installed/Repaired: 4/29/2019 replaced stop sign on Quarry/Nueces 4/30/2019 installed new parking sign in public work yard 5/1/2019 installed new pole at Public library parking lot 5/3/2019 installed 2 new school speed limit sign and 2 new cross walk signs on Commercial St. 5/3/2019 installed new stop signs on First/Trinity and Willow Creek/ Timber Hollow 5/6/2019 fix school speed limit pole on Ford/Jefferson 5/7/2019 installed new “BUCKLE UP” sign for public work yard 5/10/2019 installed new no parking sign on Main/Adams, Garrison/Washington, Rio Grande/Monroe 5/10/2019 replaces yield to stop on Commercial/Ferry 5/15/2019 installed new library sign 5/20/2019 installed new direction sign on Second St. 5/20/2019 repaired pole on Bibb/Misty Willow 5/21/2019 installed new landfill sign 5/23/2019 replaced batteries on stop sign on Bibb/Zacatecas and second/Kelso
Street signs made: 5/1/2019 printed cut and peel new “BUCKLE UP” sign 5/14/2019 printed cut and peeled new library sign 5/20/2019 printed cut and peel new landfill closing sign 5/23/2019 printed cut and peel street name for El Indio/Boreque’s way
Painted the Street: 5/3/2019 painted cross walk on Commercial St. for school 5/8/2019 painted parking lot for Jando Guedea Park 5/13/2019 painted parking lot for Public Library 5/16/2019 painted street on Bibb/Second 5/21/2019 painted street on Rio Grande St.
Misc. 4/29/2019 painted rails on Pierce/Quarry 4/30/2019 painted new number in public work parking lot 4/30/2019 trimmed trees on Florence/King Arthur, Luis/Williams, Leona/Webster, Ferry/Webster, Edison/Southwood and Adam/Ford 5/2/2019 painted rails on Medina/First and on Rio Grande 5/2/2019 cut grass on Hill Crest/Quarry 5/2/2019 helped welder with drain on Nelly Mae Glass/Boehmer 5/6/2019 trimmed tree branches on Taft/Laredo, Taft/Adolphus, Pierce/Williams, Travis/Coolidge, Coolidge/Kifuri, Kifuri/Travis, Leona/Commercial 5/7/2019 painted rails on Pierce St. 5/9/2019 trimmed tree on Stone Way/Stone Lane, Buckley/Trinity, Hill Crest/Kelso, Hidalgo/Colorado, Olive/Crescent, Olive/Pecos, Blanco/Bryan 5/9/2016 cut grass on Crown Hill/Crown Ridge, Stone Way/Crown Ridge, Stone Way/Stone Hedge, Comal/Quarry, Trinity/ 2nd, Olive/Blanco 5/15/2019 trimmed tree on Spice wood/Grease wood, Royal Ridge/Royal Heaven, Bibb/Ralph, Vista Hermosa/Zacatecas, Bibb St. 5/20/2019 trimmed tree on Second St. 5/20/2019 cut grass on Brown/Edison and Southwood/Edison 5/22/2019 painted rails and trimmed tree on Rio Grande 5/23/2019 trimmed tree and cut grass on Trinity/Rio Grande and Trinity/Main
II. STREETS Number of calls received for service by division:
A. Vector Control 55
B. Brush pick-up service 37
C. Traffic Control 2
D. Recycling Center 4
E. Sweeper 1
F. Potholes 2
G. Landfill 15
H. Municipal Solid Waste 2
I. City Shop 2
1. Utilized 140 gals of AEP Primer and 145.22 tons of Hot Mix Asphalt to reconstruct the parking lot at Burr Park. 2. Utilized motorize broom the sweep the shoulder of loop 480 from Bridge 2 to Hwy 277. 3. Assisted the Public Library personal with a bus driver to take some elderly to different events. 4. Repaired 2,232 square feet of the Eagle Pass Water Works System street cuts. 5. Repaired a total of 828 square feet of Truck Route right of way. 6. Utilized 175 gals of AEP Primer and 129.13 tons of Hot Mix Asphalt to reconstruct Michael Dr. 7. Utilized 125 gals of AEP Primer and 101.49 tons of Hot Mix Asphalt to do an overlay on Arturo Dr. 8. Constructed 255’ x 5’ of sidewalk on westside of Washington St. 1,275 sq. ft. 9. Install 160 feet of 8 ‘drainage pipe on the west side of the new Gym at Burr Park. 10. Constructed 60’ x 30’ concrete entrance on FM 1021 for Gym at Burr Park. 11. Constructed 130 lineal feet of curb and gutter and 90’ x 6’ of sidewalk at the new entrance to the Gym off FM 1021. 12. Poured a 10’ x 10’ concrete slap to improve drainage at the new Gym at Burr Park. 13. Constructed 70’ x 5’ of sidewalk at 1119 Kiriaka Dr.
Construction Inspector
Sub Division Inspections 4/29/2019 inspected Villa Romel water pipe installation. 4/29/2019 inspected Terra Verde sewage/drainage installation. 5/8/2019 inspected trench at Villa Romel for water pipe installation. 5/8/2019 inspected Terra Verde sewage/drainage installation. 5/9/2019 inspected Terra Verde sewage/drainage trench Compaction and moisture test, both were passed. 5/10/2019 inspected progress of Terra Verde sewage/drainage installation. 5/13/2019 inspected progress of Villa Romel water pipe installation. 5/13/2019 inspected progress of Villa Romel gas pipe installation. 5/13/2019 inspected progress of Terra Verde sewage/drainage installation. 5/14/2019 arrived at Villa Romel but nobody was working at the time of my arrival. 5/14/2019 inspected progress of Terra Verde sewage/drainage installation. 5/15/2019 inspected Villa Romel progress of water pipes installation. 5/15/2019 inspected Villa Romel Gas pipes installation. 5/15/2019 inspected sewage/drainage services installation at Terra Verde. 5/20/2019 inspected service installation and compaction of street at Terra Verde. 5/20/2019 inspected subgrade compaction at Villa Romel. 5/23/2019 inspected Villa Romel trench digging for water installation. 5/23/2019 inspected Town Square BLVD. for geogrid application. 5/23/2019 inspected water pipe removal on Anakaren Lane for inspection at Terra Verde Subdivision. 5/23/2019 inspected water pipe trench compaction at Terra Verde Subdivision.
Street Cuts/Reconstructions/Overlays 4/29/2019 inspected Lindburgh Circle Cul-De-Sac, water valves at furthest end are still leaking and causing subgrade around it to pump. 4/29/2019 inspected Elizabeth Circle to Van Green ST. concluded subgrade is ready for oil and chip seal. 4/30/2019 inspected oil application on Elizabeth Circle. 4/30/2019 inspected chip seal application on Elizabeth Circle. 4/30/2019 inspected water valves on Lindburgh Circle with Water Works. 5/8/2019 inspected oil application at Lindburgh Circle west entrance #1. 5/8/2019 followed up with Patch work on Lindburgh Circle West entrance #2. 5/8/2019 inspected patch work on Industrial BLVD. 5/9/2019 inspected Lindburgh Circle west entrance #1 for hot mix application. 5/14/2019 inspected hot mix application at Lindburgh Circle west entrance #1 cul-de-sac. 5/16/2019 inspected hot mix application at Lindburgh Circle west entrance #1 rest of street. 5/16/2019 inspected hot mix application at Elizabeth Circle West Entrance. 5/16/2019 inspected oil application at Lindburgh Circle west entrance #2 5/16/2019 inspected hot mix application at Lindburgh Circle west entrance #2 5/20/2019 inspected patch repair on 2295 Malibu BLVD. 5/20/2019 inspected ground break at Burr Park El Indio entrance. 5/20/2019 inspected water works ground break at 1309 Bibb St. 5/21/219 inspected sewer line repair on 1665 Taft St. 5/21/2019 inspected compaction of subgrade on 1665 Taft St. 5/21/2019 inspected frame setup at Burr Park El Indio entrance. 5/23/2019 inspected 1050 Ave. C Water Works patch. 5/23/2019 inspected 1912 South Wood Dr. Water Works patch. 5/23/2019 inspected progress of Burr Park entrance framing. 5/23/2019 documented Arturo Drive for future reconstruction. 5/23/2019 documented Michael Drive for future overlay. 5/24/2019 inspected cement application at burr park entrance. 5/24/2019 inspected asphalt application on Arturo Dr. 5/24/2019 inspected asphalt application on Michael Dr. 5/24/2019 inspected asphalt application on 1154 Eidson Rd. covering sewage services.
Misc. 5/9/2019 attended 10 A.M. meeting regarding downtown parking lot and park trail improvement. 5/10/2019 attended 9 A.M. pre-con meeting for Roosevelt project to start on or around May 28, 2019. 5/13/2019 turned in Unit #804 for door repair to mechanics. 5//15/2019 inspected Castle Rock subdivision 3 plans for SRTM comments. 5/15/2019 inspected Rio Grande Estates Subdivision 1 plans for SRTM comments. 5/21/2019 attended SRTM meeting 10 A.M. at ICT. 5/23/2019 arrived at city pool to inspected cement purring. 5/23/2019 picked up five 2” risers from Water Works for Arturo Dr. and Michael Dr. 5/24/2019 documented cement application at Safety Complex jail cell’s roof.
III. CITY SHOP Lead Vehicle Maintenance Mechanic: Alfredo Cervantes
Public Works 25
Police Department 27
Parks & Recreation 7
Fire Department 3
Building Inspection 8
Finance Department 0
Street Cleaning 23
Landfill Site 0
Shop 1
Recycling Center 3
Municipal Court 0
Traffic Control 1
Vector Control 0
Bridge 0
Code Enforcement 4
Administration 1
Library 1
Waste Management 5
IV. STREET CLEANING Alejandro Torres
Date City Properties 4-26-2019 Kifuri under Overpass 4-26-2019 Corner of Adolphus and Bryan 4-26-2019 Royal Ridge from Bibb to Veterans 4-29-2019 Corner of Ferry and Medina 4-29-2019 Corner of Ceylon and Second 4-29-2019 Arrow Point alley on circle 4-29-2019 Arrow Point Detention Pond 5-1-2019 Rockhill Detention Pond 5-2-2019 Flowers from Buckley to Eagle Crossing 5-2-2019 Flowers from Eagle Crossing to Detention Pond 5-6-2019 Concrete Arroyo from Comal to Colorado 5-6-2019 Concrete Arroyo from Colorado to Trinity 5-6-2019 Concrete Arroyo from Trinity to Concho 5-6-2019 Drainage at Memorial and Cemetery 5-6-2019 Concrete Arroyo from Concho to Medina 5-7-2019 Concrete Arroyo from Yoblanda to Camarinos 5-7-2019 Concrete Arroyo from Camarinos to Paseo Encinal 5-8-2019 Concrete Arroyo from Paseo Encinal to Veterans 5-9-2019 High School Detention Pond on Bibb 5-13-2019 Arroyo from Zacatecas to Vista Hermosa 5-14-2019 Truck Route from El Indio to Eidson Road 5-14-2019 Truck Route from Eidson Road to Industrial 5-15-2019 Arroyo on corner of Industrial and Truck Route 5-16-2019 Arroyo from Zacatecas to San Juan 5-16-2019 Arroyo from Zacatecas to Acapulco Circle 5-17-2019 Under overpass on Kifuri and Williams 5-17-2019 Under overpass on Pierce and Rio Grande 5-20-2019 Arroyo on Debona from Juarez to Boehmer 5- 21-2019 Arroyo from Debona to Second
Date Other Duties
5-6-2019 Helped Gilberto to weld trailer 5-10-2019 Cleaned Weedeaters 5-10-2019 Cleaned containers at City Landfill 5-22-2019 Gave out flyers on Zone A for cleaning campaign 5-23-2019 Gave out flyers on Zone B 5-24-2019 Gave out flyers on Zone B
Jose Luis Hernandez
Out of Schedules Weed Lots 4/30/19 338 Hillcrest St (Brush) 4/30/19 649 Avenue A St 4/30/19 274 San Marcos St (Mix) 4/30/19 952 Avenue C St 5/1/19 1895 Wilson St (Brush) 5/1/19 PI#3681 Kifuri St 5/1/19 1736 Cox St (Brush) 5/7/19 ID#8251 Ferry St 5/1/19 368 Hillcrest (Brush) 5/7/19 1825 El Indio Hwy 5/1/19 420 Hillcrest Brush) 5/15/19 1748 Cox St 5/1/19 363 Austin St (Brush Ally) 5/16/19 816 Ferry St 5/1/19 Royal Ridge (Brush Ally) 5/24/19 842 Webster St 5/2/19 671 Ceylon St (Mix) 5/2/19 198 N Monroe St (Mix) City Properties 5/2/19 1422 Coolidge St (Brush) 5/9/19 Eagle Crossing From Flowers St to Bibb St 5/3/19 441 N Ceylon St (Brush) 5/10/19 894 Concho St 5/3/19 2173 El Indio Hwy (Brush) 5/10/19 Corner Of Quarry St & Hillcrest St 5/3/19 1747 Buckly St (Brush) 5/13/19 Garrison St From Medina & Colorado St 5/6/19 1008 Yota (Mix) 5/14/19 Garrison St From Colorado & US57 5/6/19 Wilson & Pierce (Brush) 5/14/19 Roberto Manuel & Encinal (Arroyo) 5/6/19 890 Austin St (Brush) 5/15/19 Ave D From First & Second St (Ally) 5/6/19 887 Austin St (Brush) 5/16/19 Ford & Ryan Corner Lot 5/6/19 1459 Harding (Brush) 5/17/19 Roosevelt St ( Detention Pond) Start 5/6/19 775 Travis St (Brush)Ally 5/20/19 Roosevelt ( Detention Pond ) finish 5/6/19 792 Austin St (Brush) Ally 5/21/19 Wind Crest CC Winn 5/8/19 1817 Cox St (Brush) 5/21/19 Romel (Ally) 5/8/19 1371 Paisano Dr (Brush) 5/9/19 544 Ford st (Mix) Other Duties 5/10/19 110 Haritage Farm 5/2/19 First & Medina Traffic Control (Brush) 5/10/19 1288 Winding Ridge 5/2/19 Rio Grande & Pierce Traffic Control (Brush) 5/10/19 1806 Hillcrest 5/3/19 Clean City Vehicles 5/13/19 1006 Lakonia (Brush) 5/6/19 Kelso & Hillcrest Cut Tree For Traffic Control 5/13/19 255 N Pierce St (Brush) 5/6/19 Williams YPierces (Brush) Traffic Control 5/13/19 1422 Coolidge St (Brush) 5/6/19 1512 Bryan St (Cut Tree)Side Walk 5/14/19 1543 Roosevelt st(Brush) 5/6/19 1509 Taft St (Cut Tree) 5/14/19 2044 Royal Ridge (Brush) 5/6/19 Check Arroyos For Debris 5/14/19 440 Medina St (Brush) 5/7/19 Taft &Laredo St Traffic Control (Brush) 5/14/19 1475 Main St (Brush) 5/7/19 Taft & Adolphus St Traffic Control (Brush) 5/16/19 2315 Ralph St (Brush) 5/9/19 Clean ( Arroyo) From Bridge #1 5/16/19 1221 Bibb St (Brush) 5/16/19 HR Meeting City Hall 5/16/19 1193 First St (Brush) 5/17/19 Chop Wood At 57 complex 5/16/19 870 Ave C (Brush) 5/22/19 533 Rio Grande St (Brush) Traffic Control 5/16/19 1341 Emilio Cir (Mix) 5/22/19 Give Out Flyers Zone A 5/16/19 1195 Spice (Brush) 5/23/19 Give Out Flyers Zone B 5/17/19 317 Hillcrest 9Brush) 5/24/19 1104 RomeMarie St(Cut Brush) 5/21/19 876 Jalisco St(Brush) 5/21/19 751 Comal St (Brush) 5/22/19 1634 Willow Wood Dr (Brush) 5/24/19 2276 Maria Del Refugio St (Brush)
STREET SWEEPERS The downtown area of the City was swept daily. The International Bridge was swept twice a month, or as needed. The street sweepers swept 1257 miles of the City Streets. The street sweepers collected a total of 195 tons of dirt and debris. V. RECYCLING
Report: May 2019 Monthly Report Department: 424 Recycling Drop-off Center Fiscal Year: 2019-2020 Report Period: April 26,2019 - May 24,2019
Materials Processed Report:
Materials Processed Weight (lbs.) Weight (tons) Revenue CARDBOARD Old Corrugated Cardboard (OCC) 55,084 27.54 $1,377.00 PAPER White Paper 5,433 2.72 $340.00 Newspaper 1,197 0.60 $33.00 Mixed Paper - - $0.00 PLASTIC Plastic Material 1,604 0.80 $0.00 Materials Processed Quantity Fee Revenue BATTERIES Batteries (6V) - $0.00 $0.00 Batteries (Double A) - $0.00 $0.00 TIRES Tires (passenger) 758 $2.00 $1,516.00 Tires (truck) 63 $12.00 $756.00 City Tires (subsidized) 44 $0.00 ELECTRONICS Weight (lbs.) Weight (tons) Revenue TVs, computers, printers, monitors 0 0.00 $0.00 OIL Used Oil (gals) 300 $0.00 $0.00 Oil Filters 0 $0.00 $0.00 Used Oil Anti-freeze (gals) 0 $0.00 $0.00 Container from landfill:
Total Recyclable Material Diverted From Landfill: 30.86 TONS Total Batteries Diverted From Landfill: 0 Total Tires Diverted from Landfill: 865 TIRES Total Electronics Diverted From Landfill: 0.00 TONS Total Gallons of Oil Recycled: 300
Revenue Report: Total Paper $373.00 Old Corrugated Cardboard (OCC)$ 1,377.00 Tires $2,272.00 Total Revenue for November 2019$ 5,126.00
Other Tasks Completed: Payment is pending on OCC, News Paper, White Paper,Mixed Paper and revenue subject to change based on the quality.Recycling department also received payment 2 checks from Reuse for a total of 1,104.00. Main OCC truck was out of sevice for a couple weeks. Events:Recycling Education and give aways : On May 7th the recycling center went to La Guadalupana adult day care for an educational presentation gave out 100 of our promotional items. VI. LANDFILL
Commercial Fee Collected $ 12,978.40 Toll Fees Collected $ 2,508.00 TOTAL $ 5,486.40
Total cubic yards of construction material received at the Landfill site: 1,495.83 Cubic Yards Total cubic yards of brush received at the Landfill Site: 677.72 Cubic Yards Total cubic yards received at the Landfill Site: 2,173.55 Cubic Yards
VII. Municipal Solid Waste
MONTHLY FEES (May 2019) 2019 2018 Roll-Off Fees (CITY) $ 32,008.68 Roll-Off Fees (CITY) $ 28,538.83 Roll-Off Fees (COUNTY) $ 22,255.54 Roll-Off Fees (COUNTY) $ 17,134.38 Extra Pick-Ups (CITY) $ 0.00 Extra Pick-Ups (CITY) $ 00.00 Extra Pick-Ups (COUNTY) $ 00.00 Extra Pick-Ups (COUNTY) $ 00.00 96 Gallon Containers (Hopedale) $ 99.00 96 Gallon Containers (Hopedale) $ 99 .00 County Fees (Direct Bill) $ 5,780.00 County Fees (Direct Bill) $ 4,845.00 City Fees (Direct Bill) $ 3,060.00 City Fees (Direct Bill) $ 4,279.00 Total $ 63,203.22 Total $ 54,896.21
YTD REVENUES Oct-May YTD REVENUES Oct-May
$550,337.93 $364,256.39
Item #6 COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: SUBJECT OF DELIBERATION:
June 4, 2019 Consideration and possible action on an amendment to the City of Eagle Pass Code of Ordinances Section 26-204 to remove U.S. Highway 277 South from approximately 550 west of Foster Maldonado Boulevard and approximately 550 feet south of said Boulevard from the schedule of school zones.
REQUESTED BY: DEPARTMENT SOURCE:
Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Engineering Department
BACKGROUND/PREVIOUS ACTION:
The Texas Department of Transportation is requesting consideration and possible action on an amendment to the City of Eagle Pass Code of Ordinances Section 26-204 to remove U.S. Highway 277 South from approximately 550 west of Foster Maldonado Boulevard and approximately 550 feet south of said Boulevard from the schedule of school zones.
COST: BUDGETED or FUNDING SOURCE:
Not applicable. N ot applicable.
RECOMMENDATION FROM DEPARTMENT:
The Engineering Department recommended amending the ordinance as requested by TxDOT.
FINANCE DIRECTOR’S COMMENTS:
No City budget issues have been identified resulting from the ordinance amendment.
CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS:
Administration concurs with the recommendation from the Engineering Department to amend the ordinance as requested by TxDOT.
LEGAL COUNSEL COMMENTS:
Not applicable. ATTACHMENTS:
City of Eagle Pass Code of Ordinances Section 26-204
SUGGESTED MOTION:
Amend the City of Eagle Pass Code of Ordinances Section 26-204 to remove U.S. Highway 277 South from approximately 550 west of Foster Maldonado Boulevard and approximately 550 feet south of said Boulevard from the schedule of school zones ORDINANCE NO. 2019-
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 26- 204(B), ARTICLE VIII, CHAPTER 26 (TRAFFIC)OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAGLE PASS, BY DELETING THE EXISTING SCHOOL ZONE ON U. S. HWY 277 SOUTH APPROXIMATELY FIVE HUNDRED AND FIFTY FEET (550') WEST OF FOSTER MALDONADO BLVD., AND APPROXIMATELY FIVE HUNDRED AND FIFTY (550') SOUTH OF SAID BLVD.; FINDING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE IS PASSED IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAGLE PASS, TEXAS, as follows:
SECTION 1. That Section 26-204(b), Article VIII, Chapter 26 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Eagle Pass is hereby amended to delete the following school zone:
“U.S. HWY South approximately 550 feet west of Foster Maldonado Blvd. and approximately 550 feet south of said Blvd.”
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its final passage and publication thereof in accordance with the City Charter of the City of Eagle Pass.
READ, PASSED, AND APPROVED ON FIRST READING on this 4th Day of June, A.D., 2019.
ATTEST:
______Ramsey English Cantu Imelda Rodriguez Mayor City Secretary
AYES: NAYS: ABSTAINED: ABSENT:
READ, PASSED, AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING, this ____ Day of June A.D., 2019.
ATTEST:
______Ramsey English Cantu Imelda B. Rodriguez Mayor City Secretary
AYES: NAYS: ABSTAINED: ABSENT:
READ, PASSED, AND APPROVED ON THIRD AND FINAL READING this ___ Day of ___ A.D., 2019.
ATTEST:
______Ramsey English Cantu Imelda B. Rodriguez Mayor City Secretary
AYES: NAYS: ABSTAINED: ABSENT:
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
______Langley & Banack, Inc. City Attorney
Item #7 ORDINANCE NO. 2019 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 16 OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAGLE PASS TO CREATE A NEW ARTICLE IV TO REGULATE THE TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE, RECORD KEEPING, AND PROPER DISPOSAL OF USED AND SCRAP TIRES; PROVIDING CLARIFICATION OF DEFINITIONS; DECLARING THE UNAPPROVED STORAGE OF USED AND SCRAP TIRES A PUBLIC NUISANCE; ESTABLISHING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; THE REQUIREMENTS OF PROPER SIGNAGE WITHIN ESTABLISHMENTS THAT SELL NEW OR USED TIRES; ESTABLISHING A DISPOSAL FEE NOT TO EXCEED $5.00; FINDING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE IS PASSED IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITYCLAUSE;AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the illegal dumping of used and scrap tires is an issue of major concern to the City of Eagle Pass and its citizens because the problem impacts every sector of the City; and WHEREAS, abandoned and/or unregulated stockpiles of used and scrap tires provide habitats for rodents, insects, and other vermin and serve as excellent breeding grounds for mosquitoes that carry disease and present a fire hazard; and WHEREAS, safe and environmentally responsible removal, reuse, and disposal of used and scrap tires promotes public health and safety; and WHEREAS, the abatement of these abandoned and/or unregulated stockpiles of used and scrap tires places a financial burden on the City; and WHEREAS, this amendment establishes regulations and procedures for the safe transportation, appropriate storage, accurate record keeping, and proper disposal of used and scrap tires; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds the provisions of this ordinance are necessary and reasonable to promote and protect the public health, safety, and welfare; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAGLE PASS, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Eagle Pass, Texas hereby amends Chapter 16 of the City of Eagle Pass Code of Ordinances, “Health and Sanitation,” by adding language as a new Article IV entitled “Tire Storage, Transportation, and Disposal,” consisting of the new sections 16-96 to 16-114, as to read as follows:
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY Sec. 16-96. Purpose of Article The purpose of this article is to establish regulations and procedures for the safe transportation, appropriate storage, and proper disposal of used or scrap tires.
Sec. 16-97. Definitions City means the City of Eagle Pass. Code Compliance Officer shall mean the Code Enforcement Official, Fire Marshall, Health Official, or designee. Department means the Public Works Department. Director means the Director of Public Works or designee. Driver means a person designated to act as a driver of a permittee’s truck(s) pursuant to the permit. Elements of nature means rainfall, snow, sleet, hail, or other natural precipitation. Facility means all businesses referred to herein as Mobile Tire Repair Business, Tire Business, and Tire Recycling facility. Manifest means a record of all used or scrap tires transported and/or received at a scrap tire facility. Mobile tire repair road service unit means and includes any motorized vehicle affiliated with a tire business and stationed at a permanent establishment that is occupied, used or maintained for the purpose of providing tire repair road services, and that includes, selling, offering or exposing for sale, keeping with the intention to sell, generating, transporting, repairing, processing, storing, utilizing, and disposing of any and all types of tires. New tire means a whole tire that is being sold to the first retail purchaser for its original intended purpose. Operator means the person in care, custody, and control of a scrap tire facility. Permit means a valid tire transporter’s permit issued by the City pursuant to this article. Permittee means a person who holds a valid tire transporters permit issued by the City pursuant to this article. Public highway or street means real property owned, leased or controlled by a political subdivision of the State of Texas, a governmental entity or agency, or similar entity, or any property that is publicly owned or maintained or dedicated to public use, including, but not limited to, an alley, street or highway, street, road, walk, sidewalk, municipal parks or public places. Scrap tire means a whole tire or any portion of a tire that can no longer be used for its original intended purpose or is being held, transported, or processed for disposal or recycling. A tire with less than 2/32” of remaining tread depth shall be considered a scrap tire. Scrap tire facility means any business or establishment where 100 or more scrap tires per year are collected, repaired, processed, recycled, scrapped, sold, bought or stored. Storage means the collection or accumulation of scrap tires on the ground or in roll-off containers. Tire means any tire, whether new or used, whether serviceable or unserviceable, made wholly or partially of rubber which was manufactured for use on any vehicle propelled by a motor (including vehicles pushed or pulled by a vehicle propelled by a motor), regardless of whether such vehicle is intended for use on a public highway, provided that such tire is not mounted upon a wheel or rim and in service upon or carried as a component spare part of a vehicle. Tire business means any business or establishment where used tires are collected, repaired, processed, recycled, scrapped, sold, bought, or stored, including but not limited to a mobile repair road service business or scrap tire transportation business. Tire business operator(s) means the individual(s) having supervisory or management responsibilities, as well as any other person working in a tire shop or mobile repair road service units who may be the person in charge at any given time. Tire marking means the marking of a scrap tire with the facility’s permit number. Tire piece means a particle of scrap tire or scrap tire piece that has been split, quartered, or shredded to usable size such as two-inch minus, or other size required by an industry user or recycler. Tire recycling facility means a state registered facility that processes, conducts energy recovery, or recycles scrap tires. Tire retailer means any place, business, or establishment, including car dealerships that sell retail new and used tires to the general public. Tire transporter means a person or such entity permitted by the City to pick up and deliver used and/or scrap tires or shredded tire pieces from and to dealers of tires or permitted scrap tire facilities or state-registered tire recycling facilities. Used tire means a tire, including a recapped or retreaded tire, suitable for continued use for its original intended purpose.
Sec.16-98. Approved storage methods. All used tires, scrap tires, and tire pieces stored within the City must be kept in a manner which prevents their exposure to and collection of the elements of nature. Tires must not be allowed to hold water, dirt, rubbish or other foreign materials. Monitoring and control measures are to be implemented as necessary to eliminate the presence of mosquito breeding and rodent harborage. (a) Used tires, scrap tires, and tire pieces shall be stored separately (b) Used tires, scrap tires, and tire pieces stored outside shall be: a. Screened from public view; b. Properly stored: i. On racks or neatly stacked not in excess of 10 feet in height; or ii. In a roll-off container front-load dumpster, or other metal storage container, including a trailer not exceeding 45 ft X 8 ft X 13 ft if covered and if the stacked tires do not exceed height of 13 feet and the container and contents are shielded from rainwater. No more than four (4) containers may be stored at any one scrap tire facility location; and c. In compliance with all applicable fire code provisions. Sec. 16-99. Unapproved storage of tires declared a public nuisance. The storage of any tire upon any premises within the City in such a manner that does not conform to the approved storage methods defined in 16-98 is hereby declared to be a public nuisance which is subject to abatement at the expense of the owner of such premises as provided by law. Sec. 16-100. Penalty for violations of this article. A violation of any of the provisions of this article constitutes a Class C misdemeanor that shall be punishable, upon conviction, by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) nor more than two thousand dollars ($2,000.00). Each day that any violation continues shall constitute a separate offense. In the event a defendant has once previously been convicted under this article, the defendant shall be fined an amount not less than two hundred dollars ($200.00) and not less than three hundred dollars ($300.00) for a third conviction and for each conviction thereafter. Sec. 16-101. Exemptions. This article does not apply to any department, branch, or agency of federal, state, or municipal government. Landfilled scrap tires are not subject to the storage requirements provided herein. DIVISION 2. PERMITS AND RECORDS Sec. 16-102. Scrap tire facility license required. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to own or operate a scrap tire facility without a valid scrap tire facility license under this article. (b) To obtain a scrap tire facility license, an application must be submitted to the Director. The applicant must be the person who will own, control, or operate the tire business. The application must be signed and verified by the applicant and contain all of the following information: a. The name, mailing address, and telephone numbers of each owner and operator of the facility. b. The physical address and telephone number of the facility. c. The approximate number of scrap tires that will be stored on site at the facility. (c) A one-time processing fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) shall be charged upon initial registration and an annual assessment of one hundred and fifty dollars ($150.00) thereafter. Sec. 16-103. Scrap tire identification. (a) Scrap tires shall be marked with the permit number of the scrap tire facility within twenty- four (24) hours of receipt. (b) Whole scrap tires shall be marked on the outside of the tire in a manner sufficient to provide notice of ownership. Said marking of the permit number shall be at least one inch in height. Sec. 16-104. Scrap tire facility transport and records. (a) It shall be unlawful for any scrap tire facility to cause or permit any scrap tire to be transported upon any public highway other than by a permitted tire transporter. (b) All scrap tires shall be covered and secured during transport upon any public highway by a permitted tire transporter. (c) Each scrap tire facility shall maintain a daily manifest of the numbers of scrap tires received and delivered. The daily manifest shall include: a. The number of tires received from the transporter or other means; b. The number of tires removed by the transporter; c. The date of transaction; d. The name and permit number of the transporter. Sec. 16-105. Transporter permit required. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to transport scrap tires upon any public highway within the city unless such person is acting pursuant to a permit prominently displayed on the truck. (b) It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that the cargo transported by such person: a. Contains four (4) or less scrap tires; or b. Contains four (4) percent or less scrap tires by volume and is part of a general cargo of “municipal solid waste” as that term is defined in Chapter 361.003 of the Texas Health and Safety Code; or c. Originated outside of the City and is destined for transport outside of the City, provided that no scrap tires are loaded or unloaded in the City. (c) Each person desiring a tire transporter permit shall make application to the Department setting forth: a. The name of such person; b. The business address of such person; c. The address within the county at which the records required in this division will be maintained; d. The principal business or occupation of such person; e. A description of each truck which will be used by such applicant for the transport of scrap tires including the manufacturer, gross weight, license number, color, vehicle identification number, year of manufacture and registered owner thereof; f. The name and residence address of each driver who will be authorized to drive the applicant’s trucks and their respective driver’s license numbers; g. That neither the applicant nor any proposed driver has had a permit which has been revoked under this article within the immediately preceding period of three (3) years. (d) A fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) per truck shall be assessed annually. Sec. 16-106. Issuance, duration, and amendment. (a) The Department shall issue a permit or permits to the applicant designating the truck(s) and driver(s) authorized pursuant thereto unless it is found that: a. Any statement on the application was incomplete or false; b. The applicant or any driver listed on the application has committed any offense involving the unlawful disposal or storage of theft of tires within the immediately preceding period of three (3) years; or c. The applicant or any driver listed on the application has had a permit under this article revoked within the immediately preceding period of three (3) years. (b) Permits are valid for a period of twelve (12) months from date of issuance and are non- transferable. (c) In addition to the permit itself, the Department shall issue to the permittee one identification card for each driver covered thereby and one or more identification plates, stickers, or decals to be attached by the permittee in such places and manner as the Director may administratively direct to each truck covered thereby. (d) Permits issued under this article may be amended as to the trucks or drivers authorized thereunder upon application to the Director in the same manner as the original application. Such fees shall not be prorated, and no credit shall be allowed for any truck or driver which is deleted. Sec. 16-107. Authorized drivers and trucks. (a) It shall be unlawful for a permittee to allow any truck to be used for the transport of scrap tires except those trucks designated in the permit. The permittee shall ensure that each truck bears the plates, stickers, or decals issued at all times. (b) It shall be unlawful for any permittee to allow any truck while used for the transport of scrap tires to be operated except by the drivers designated in the permit. (c) It shall be unlawful for any person to act as a driver of any permittee’s truck while used for the transport of scrap tires unless the person is in possession of the driver identification cards issued in the person’s name to the permittee. Sec. 16-108. Tire transporter disposal and records. (a) It shall be unlawful for any transporter to dispose of any scrap tires transported by such permittee other than by delivery of such tires to a registered scrap tire facility. (b) Each transporter shall maintain a daily manifest of the numbers of scrap tires received and delivered. The daily manifest shall include: a. The name and address of the facility from where scrap tires were received and/or delivered; b. The number of tires received or disposed; and c. Date of the transaction. Sec. 16-109. Maintenance and inspection of records. (a) The records required to be made pursuant to this article are government records under Chapter 37.01 of the Texas Penal Code. (b) Such records shall be retained for three (3) years from date of creation at the address designated in the application for registration. (c) All required records shall be made available to the Department upon request during regular business hours. (d) Said records may be inspected, audited, or copied by the Department as required to ensure compliance with this article. DIVISION 3. REVOCATION. Sec. 16-110. Grounds for scrap tire facility license or transporter permit revocation. Any permit issued under this article may be revoked in accordance with the procedures herein prescribed if it is found that the transporter designated in the permit has: (a) Violated the provision of this article; (b) Violated any state or municipal law or ordinance involving the unlawful disposal or storage or theft of tires; (c) Violated any provision of Chapter 37 of the Texas Penal Code relating to the records required to be kept under this article; or (d) Provided any statement in the application for the permit which was known to be false or should have been known to be false by any person required to swear to the application. Sec. 16-111. Investigation of facts prior to revocation; notice of possible revocation. Whenever the Director receives reliable information that grounds for revocation exist, an investigation of the facts shall be conducted. If the Director finds there are grounds for revocation, written notice shall be provided to the permittee by personal service or by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the address set forth in the application. Such notice shall set forth: (a) The specific grounds upon which the permit may be revoked; (b) That there will be a hearing before the Director in which the city will seek the revocation of the permit; (c) The date, time, and place of such hearing; and (d) That the permittee may appear and present testimony. Sec. 16-112. Administrative hearing on permit revocation. (a) All hearings shall be heard by the Director or designated representative who shall serve as the hearing officer. (b) All hearings shall be conducted under rules consistent with administrative proceedings. (c) If the permittee fails to appear at the hearing, the City shall introduce evidence to establish a prima facie case showing that grounds exist for revocation of the permit. (d) After completion of the presentation of evidence by all parties appearing, the hearing officer shall issue a written order as to whether not there are grounds for revocation of the permit. (e) A copy of the order shall be personally delivered or mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the permittee within ten (10) days of the hearing. Sec. 16-113. Appeals. (a) The revocation of a permit may be appealed to district court upon the filing of a verified petition setting forth the legal grounds for the appeal. The petition must be filed within thirty (30) calendar days after a copy of the final decision of the hearing officer is provided to the permittee, or such decision shall become final upon expiration of the thirty-calendar- day period. (b) Said appeal shall be limited to a hearing under the substantial evidence rule; whereunder the court may reverse or affirm, in whole or in part, the hearing officer’s decision. DIVISION 4. TIRE RETAILER DEPOSITS Sec. 16-114. Requirements
a) A customer may not retain a scrap tire removed from the customer's vehicle during the purchase of a tire from a retailer. b) The tire retailer may charge a disposal fee not to exceed five dollars ($5.00) to dispose of scrap or used tires collected from the customer. The tire retailer shall provide disposal services for scrap tires to customers in accordance with al federal, state, and local laws.
SECTION 2. Severability. If any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this Ordinance is declared unconstitutional or unlawful by the valid judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs and sections of this Ordinance, since the phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs, and sections would have been enacted by the city council without the incorporation in this Ordinance of any such unconstitutional or unlawful phase, clause, sentence, paragraph, or section.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its final passage and publication as provided by law.
READ, PASSED, AND APPROVED ON FIRST READING on this 2nd Day of October, A.D., 2017.
ATTEST:
______Ramsey English Cantu Imelda B. Rodriguez Mayor City Secretary
AYES: English-Cantu, Ramon, Villalpando, Sifuentes NAYS: None ABSTAINED: None ABSENT: Hernandez
READ, PASSED, AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING, this 30th Day of October, A.D., 2017.
ATTEST: ______Ramsey English Cantu Imelda B. Rodriguez Mayor City Secretary
AYES: English-Cantu, Ramon, Hernandez, Villalpando, Sifuentes NAYS: None ABSTAINED: None ABSENT: None
READ, PASSED, AND APPROVED ON THIRD AND FINAL READING this ______Day of ______, A.D., 2019.
ATTEST:
______Ramsey English Cantu Imelda B. Rodriguez Mayor City Secretary
AYES: NAYS: ABSTAINED: ABSENT:
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
______Langley & Banack, Inc. City Attorney
Item #8 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-R
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2019- 18-R REGARDING AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE COLONIAS SELF-HELP CENTER FUND PROGRAM; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACT AS THE CITY'S EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE IN ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Eagle Pass desires to develop a viable community, including decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low/moderate income; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary and in the best interests of the City of Eagle Pass to apply for funding under the Colonia Self-Help Center Fund Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAGLE PASS, TEXAS, as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 2 of Resolution No. 2019-18R is hereby amended to read as follows;
. The application be for $ 700,000.00 of grant funds for public service, housing rehabilitation, and administrative costs.
READ, PASSED, AND APPROVED, this 4th day of June, A.D., 2019.
ATTEST:
______Ramsey English Cantu Imelda Rodriguez Mayor City Secretary
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RESOLUTION NO. 2019-R
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAGLE PASS, TEXAS, SUPPORTING THE DESIGNATION OF AN EXTENSION OF INTERSTATE 27 AS A FUTURE INTERSTATE IN TEXAS
WHEREAS, Congress has already designated the Ports-to-Plains Corridor in Texas as a High Priority Corridor on the National Highway System; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Transportation published an Initial Assessment Report on the Extension of I-27/Ports to Plains Corridor in November , 2015 which stated: “The corridor will continue to be a critical link to state, national and international trade, growing population centers and critical energy and agricultural business sectors”; and
WHEREAS, according to the Texas Freight Mobility Plan, “By 2040 over 73 percent of Texas’ population and 82 percent of the state’s employment is projected to be located within five miles of an interstate”; and
WHEREAS, Texas has no major north-south interstate west of Interstate 35; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Freight Mobility Plan notes that further investment alone on I-35 will not fix the problem saying, “The state must focus not only on improving existing facilities, but also on developing future freight corridors to move products to markets and exports”; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Freight Mobility Plan goes on to recommend that TxDOT, “give additional consideration to the extension or designation of other interstate routes. Examples include I-27 and upgrades to portions of US Highway 190 to interstate standards”; and
WHEREAS, the proposed extension of Interstate 27 connects major West Texas population and economic centers including Amarillo, Lubbock, Midland-Odessa and San Angelo in addition to numerous smaller communities; and
WHEREAS, the proposed extension of Interstate 27 intersects with Interstate 40, Interstate 20 and Interstate 10; and
WHEREAS, the proposed extension of Interstate 27 will serve three border crossings with Mexico at Laredo, Eagle Pass and Del Rio; and
WHEREAS, the proposed extension of Interstate 27 will be a major backbone for the energy industry in Texas serving top oil and gas producing counties as well as the growing wind energy industry; and
WHEREAS, the proposed extension of Interstate 27 will also serve the agriculture industry including many of Texas top counties for the production of cotton, cattle, sheep and goats and other commodities; and
WHEREAS, extending Interstate 27 in Texas is also a cost-effective option. The Texas Department of Transportation’s Initial Assessment Report on the Extension of I-27/Ports to Plains Corridor estimated that it would cost about $7 billion to upgrade the nearly 1,000 miles of the Ports-to-Plains Corridor from the northern tip of Texas to Laredo. To extend Interstate-27 approximately 500 miles from Lubbock to Laredo is projected to cost $5.2 billion. Compare that to the $4.8 billion it cost to rebuild 28 mile section of Interstate 35 east from Interstate 635 to U.S. Highway 380 in Dallas County; and
WHEREAS, an additional cost saving option is associated with the primarily east-west, recently designated, Interstate 14 which includes a proposed segment that overlaps the Ports-to- Plains Corridor between Midland-Odessa and San Angelo, presenting an opportunity for that segment to be jointly designated as Interstate 14 and Interstate 27; and
WHEREAS, a future Interstate designation will be a significant new economic development tool for communities along the corridor. Site selectors for manufacturers, warehousing and distribution recommend sites along an interstate highway and travel services businesses such as hotels, truck stops, convenience stores and restaurants, which can have a dramatic impact on small communities will also expand. This will create much needed new jobs and expanded tax base in rural West Texas; and
WHEREAS, while designation as a future interstate is the first step in a very long process before the completion of an interstate highway, that does not lessen the importance of extending Interstate 27.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAGLE PASS, TEXAS, as follows: SECTION 1. That the City of Eagle Pass supports the designation of the extension of Interstate 27 as a Future Interstate by Congress and urges the Texas Department of Transportation to support such designation.
SECTION 2. This resolution to be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval.
SECTION 3. If any portion or provision of this resolution shall for any reason be held to be invalid or unenforceable, the invalidity or unenforceability of such portion or provision shall not affect any of the remaining provisions of this Resolution, the intention being that the same are severable.
READ, PASSED, AND APPROVED, this 4th day of June, A.D., 2019.
ATTEST:
______Ramsey English Cantu Imelda B. Rodriguez Mayor City Secretary
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