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MINUTES FROM THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING HELD ON THE 21st DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2021, IN THE CITY HALL, LOCATED AT 1212 AVENUE M, IN THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, COUNTY OF WALKER, TEXAS, AT 6:00 P.M. (AMENDED) The Council met in a workshop and regular session with the following: COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Daiquiri Beebe, Russell Humphrey, Dee Howard Mullins, Joe P. Rodriquez, Andy Brauninger, Pat Graham, Vickie McKenzie, Bert Lyle COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: Blake Irving OFFICERS PRESENT: Aron Kulhavy, City Manager; Kristy Doll, City Secretary; Leonard Schneider, City Attorney MAIN SESSION [6:00 P.M.] CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Brauninger called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. INVOCATION AND PLEDGES U.S. Flag and Texas Flag: Honor the Texas Flag. I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state, under God,
one, and indivisible. Councilmember Rodriquez gave the invocation and Cub Scouts Pack 98 led the pledges. 1. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS a. Proclamation - Constitution Week b. Proclamation - Trinity River Food Bank Councilmember Blake Irving arrived at 6:15 pm. 2. PUBLIC HEARING a. Ordinance 2021-28 adopting the Tax Rate and levying taxes for the City of Huntsville for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022. [Steve Ritter, Finance Director]
Mayor Brauninger opened the public hearing at 6:16 pm. Finance Director Steve Ritter gave a brief overview of the tax rate. No public comments were made. Mayor Brauninger closed the public hearing at 6:19 pm.
3. CONSENT AGENDA The presiding officer will call for public comments before action is taken on these items. (Approval of Consent Agenda authorizes the City Manager to implement each item in accordance with staff recommendations. An item may be removed from the Consent Agenda and added to the Statutory Agenda for full discussion by request of a member of Council.)
a. Consider approving the minutes of the regular City Council meeting held on September 7, 2021. [Kristy Doll, City Secretary] b. Consider authorizing the City Manager to award mowing and trimming services contract for street rights of way, airport, transfer station, and additional acreage. [Brent Sherrod, P.E., Director of Public Works]
c. Second Reading - Consider adopting Ordinance 2021-25 amending the Huntsville Code of Ordinances, specifically Chapter 12, Buildings and Building Regulations. [Kevin Byal, Director of Development Services/Building Official] d. Second Reading - Consider adopting Ordinance 2021-26 amending the Huntsville Code of Ordinances, specifically Chapter 20, Fire Prevention and Protection. [Greg Mathis, Fire
Chief]
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Councilmember Beebe made a motion to approve the consent agenda; the motion was seconded by Councilmember Graham. The motion was adopted, 8-0 8-1. 4. STATUTORY AGENDA a. Consider passage of Ordinance 2021-27 to adopt the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget. [Steve Ritter, Finance Director]
Councilmember Beebe made a motion to pass Ordinance 2021-27 to adopt the Fiscal Year 2021 – 2022 Budget with all policies, fees, rates, and provisions as referenced therein; the motion was seconded by Councilmember McKenzie. Roll Call Yes: Councilors Beebe, Humphrey, Irving, Mullins, Rodriquez, Graham, McKenzie, Lyle
and Mayor Brauninger No: Councilor Mullins. The motion was adopted, 8-1. b. Consider approval of Ordinance 2021-28 adopting the Tax Rate and levying taxes for the City of Huntsville for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022. [Steve Ritter, Finance Director]
Councilmember Beebe made a motion to adopt Ordinance 2021-28 adopting the Tax Rate and levying taxes for the City of Huntsville for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022. This tax rate is effectively a 3.36% increase in the tax rate; the motion was seconded by Councilmember Graham. Roll Call Yes: Councilors Beebe, Humphrey, Irving, Mullins, Rodriquez, Graham, McKenzie, Lyle
and Mayor Brauninger No: Councilor Mullins. The motion was adopted, 8-1. c. Consider ratifying the increased property tax revenues of $504,750 reflected in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget as adopted. [Steve Ritter, Finance Director]
Councilmember Beebe made a motion to ratify the increased property tax revenues of $504,750
reflected in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget as adopted; the motion was seconded by Councilmember McKenzie. Councilmember Mullins voted against the motion. The motion was adopted, 8-1. 5. CITY COUNCIL/CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY a. First Reading – Consideration and discussion of Ordinance No. 2021-29 to deny Entergy Texas Inc. application in total to amend its Distribution Cost Recovery Factor ("DCRF”)
filed on August 30, 2021. [Leonard Schneider, City Attorney] First reading, no action necessary b. Second Reading - Consider a request from Huntsville Memorial Hospital for American
Rescue Plan Act (ARP) funds to provide additional nursing staff in response to COVID-19. [Aron Kulhavy, City Manager] Mayor Brauninger made a motion to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Huntsville Memorial Hospital to provide additional nursing staff in response to COVID-19 using
American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) funds; the motion was seconded by Councilmember Mullins.
Councilmember Lyle made a motion to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Huntsville Memorial Hospital to provide additional nursing staff in response to COVID-19 using American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) funds contingent upon the county providing also; the
motion was seconded by Councilmember McKenzie. Councilmember Mullins and Rodriquez
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voted against the motion. The motion was adopted, 7-2.
c. Consider adoption of Ordinance 2021-30 to amend the budget for FY 20-21 and/or CIP Project budgets. [Steve Ritter, Finance Director] Councilmember Beebe made a motion to adopt Ordinance 2021-30 to amend the budget for FY
20-21 and/or CIP Project budgets; the motion was seconded by Councilmember Graham. The motion was adopted, 9-0. d. Consider the appointments to City of Huntsville Boards and Committees for expired terms or vacant board positions. [Andy Brauninger, Mayor] Mayor Brauninger made a motion to approve the nominated Board and Commission members as presented. The motion was adopted, 9-0. BOARDS & COMMISIONS SEATS BOARD MEMBER TERM EXPIRES
Tourism Advisory Board
#5 Tammy Farkas 8/31/2024
#6 Rob Hipp 8/31/2024
#8 Leighanne Anderson 8/31/2023
Main Street Program
#9 Appoint - Sean Chaney
Veterans Affairs
#3 Reappoint - Mike Christian 8/31/2024
#7 Reappoint - Robert Tucker 8/31/2023
#8 Reappoint - Bill Butler 8/31/2024
#10 Reappoint - Mark Robinson 8/31/2023
e. Second Reading - Consider adoption of Ordinance 2021-24 amending the City of Huntsville Development Code Article 7 “Landscape and Buffers”, Article 15 “Terminology and Definitions”, adding “Residential Planting Requirements”, Tree Preservation Standards and making other provisions and declaring an effective date. [Kevin Byal, Director of Development Services/Building Official]
Councilmember Beebe made a motion to adopt Ordinance 2021-24 amending the City of Huntsville Development Code Article 7 “Landscape and Buffers”, Article 15 “Terminology and Definitions”, adding “Residential Planting Requirements”, Tree Preservation Standards and making other provisions and
declaring an effective date as recommended by the Planning Commission; the motion was seconded by Councilmember Mullins; Councilmember Irving, Humphrey, Lyle, and Graham voted against the motion. The motion was adopted, 5-4.
Citizen comments were heard from Andy Ho, Cheryl Spencer, Brad Trentham, Joseph Kirkland, Diane Neudorf, Sharon Lynch, Lee Miller, Ed Davis, Bruce Edwards, Scott Horning and Ben Bias in regards to
the Tree Preservation Ordinance.
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6. REQUESTS FOR CITIZEN PARTICIPATION An opportunity for citizens to be heard on any topic and for the City Council to participate in the discussion. No action will be taken.
None 7. MEDIA INQUIRIES RELATED TO MATTERS ON THE AGENDA None 8. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST (Hear announcements concerning items of community interest from the Mayor, Councilmembers, and City staff, for which no action will be discussed or taken.) Mayor Brauninger announced that the Walker County Chamber of commerce needs volunteers for Fair on the Square on Saturday, October 2.
Councilmember Humphrey announced that Chad Boyd will be performing at the Pre-Fair on the Square Concert on Friday, October 1st at the Watering Hole.
Councilmember Mullins spoke about the 6th Annual Haunted Trails on Saturday, October 23 from 7:30-11:30 pm.
Mayor Brauninger spoke about attending the National Honor’s Society Induction Ceremony at Huntsville High School. 9. EXECUTIVE SESSION a. City Council will convene in closed session as authorized by Texas Government Code,
Chapter 551, Section 551.071 to receive legal advice on the ESD# 3 proposed annexation. The Council convened into Executive Session at 7:47 p.m.
10. RECONVENE The Council reconvened in open session at 8:25 p.m.
Councilmember Beebe made a motion to authorize the City attorney and City staff to take any and all action necessary to prevent ESD #3 from annexation of territory in the City’s ETJ.; motion was seconded by Councilmember Graham. The motion was adopted, 9-0.
ADJOURNMENT Mayor Brauninger adjourned the meeting without objection at 8:26 p.m. ATTEST: CITY OF HUNTSVILLE ________________________________ ________________________________ Kristy Doll, City Secretary Andy Brauninger, Mayor
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MINUTES FROM THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING HELD ON THE 5th DAY OF OCTOBER 2021, IN THE CITY HALL, LOCATED AT 1212 AVENUE M, IN THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, COUNTY OF WALKER, TEXAS, AT 6:00 P.M. The Council met in a workshop and regular session with the following: COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Russell Humphrey, Dee Howard Mullins, Joe P. Rodriquez, Andy Brauninger, Pat Graham, Vickie McKenzie, Bert Lyle COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: Daiquiri Beebe, Blake Irving OFFICERS PRESENT: Aron Kulhavy, City Manager; Kristy Doll, City Secretary; Leonard Schneider, City Attorney MAIN SESSION [6:00 P.M.] CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Brauninger called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. INVOCATION AND PLEDGES
U.S. Flag and Texas Flag: Honor the Texas Flag. I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state, under God, one, and indivisible. Mayor Brauninger gave the invocation and led the pledges. 1. PROCLAMATION a. World Teacher’s Day Councilmembers Daiquiri Beebe and Blake Irving arrived at 6:02 pm. 2. CONSENT AGENDA Public Comments will be called for by the presiding officer before action is taken on these items. (Approval of Consent Agenda authorizes the City Manager to implement each item in accordance with staff recommendations. An item may be removed from the Consent Agenda and added to the Statutory
Agenda for full discussion by request of a member of Council.) a. Consider approving the minutes of the regular City Council meeting held on September 21, 2021. [Kristy Doll, City Secretary] b. Consider continued phone and data services with ATT through the State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) contract. [Bill Wavra, IT Director] c. Consider continued phone and data services with Verizon Wireless through the State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) contract. [Bill Wavra, IT Director] d. Consider renewal of annual software maintenance with Tyler Technologies for Finance, Public Safety, Utility Billing, and Municipal Court. [Bill Wavra, IT Director] e. Consider authorizing the City Manager to enter into a lease agreement extension with SBA Monarch Towers III, LLC, to continue using the cellular communications site behind the City Service Center. [Bill Wavra, IT Director] f. Consider authorizing the City Manager to award the purchase of Vegetative Debris Grinding Services. [Brent Sherrod, P.E., Public Works Director] g. Consider the purchase of FY 2022 equipment from multiple vendors, authorizing the City Manager to award the contract. [Brent Sherrod, P.E., Public Works Director]
h. Consider authorizing the City Manager to award the purchase of Solid Waste Refuse Commercial Collection Containers. [Brent Sherrod, P.E., Public Works Director] i. Consider Authorizing the City Manager to award the purchase of Solid Waste Refuse Residential Collection Containers (Carts). [Brent Sherrod, P.E., Public Works Director]
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Councilmember Beebe made a motion to approve the consent agenda; the motion was seconded by Councilmember Graham. The motion was adopted, 9-0. Minutes were approved as noted by Council with
a vote of 8-0 on Consent Agenda. 3. STATUTORY AGENDA a. First Reading-Consider purchasing hardware and services to replace the City's disaster recovery data servers, storage, and network infrastructure. [Bill Wavra, IT Director]
First reading, no action necessary.
4. CITY COUNCIL/CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY
a. First Reading-Consider adoption of Ordinance 2021-32, amending the Huntsville Municipal Code, specifically Chapter 10, Aviation to add Article III, Airport Advisory Board to create said advisory board. [Aron Kulhavy, City Manager] First reading, no action necessary.
b. First Reading – Consider adopting Ordinance 2021-31 authorizing Updated Service Credits (USC) through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) from 50% to 75%. [Julie O’Connell, Human Resources Director]
First reading, no action necessary. c. Consider authorizing the City Manager to increase and expand the size of the existing skate spot concrete pad by approximately 20 feet on the north side and 20 feet on the east side. [Bert Lyle, City Councilmember Position 1 At-Large] Councilmember Beebe recused herself due to conflict of interest and left the Council Chambers. Councilmember Lyle made a motion to authorize the city manager to increase and expand the size of the existing skate park by approximately 2800 square feet, (20 feet on the north side and
20 feet on the east side) in the amount of $30,000; the motion was seconded by Councilmember Graham. The motion failed 2-6, Yes: Councilors McKenzie, Lyle No: Councilors Humphrey, Mullins, Rodriquez, Graham, Irving, and Mayor Brauninger. Councilmember Beebe returned to the Council Chambers.
5. REQUESTS FOR CITIZEN PARTICIPATION An opportunity for citizens to be heard on any topic and for the City Council to participate in the discussion. No action will be taken. a. RQ Swan would like to discuss McDonald Creek basin b. Ronald Wilson would like to discuss Police Brutality 6. MEDIA INQUIRIES RELATED TO MATTERS ON THE AGENDA None 7. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
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(Hear announcements concerning items of community interest from the Mayor, Councilmembers, and City staff, for which no action will be discussed or taken.) Mayor Brauninger announced that Main Street is hosting the Scare on the Square from 2-6 pm on October 30
in Downtown Huntsville. Councilmember Lyle spoke about the Business Trunk or Treat from 2-6pm on October 30. Councilmember McKenzie announced that the Wynne Home is hosting a Day of the Dead Exhibit and Reception from 5-7pm on November 1. 8. EXECUTIVE SESSION a. City Council will convene in closed session as authorized by Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Section 551.074-Personnel Matters: regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee: City Manager Aron Kulhavy.
The Council convened into Executive Session at 6:52 p.m. 9. RECONVENE The Council reconvened in open session at 8:08 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Brauninger adjourned the meeting without objection at 8:08 p.m.
ATTEST: CITY OF HUNTSVILLE ________________________________ ________________________________ Kristy Doll, City Secretary Andy Brauninger, Mayor
Agenda Item #2c
Item/Subject: Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute Addendum C to the agreement with RPS
Infrastructure, Inc. for professional engineering services for IH-45 Segment 2A Utility Relocation Design Project
#18-03-01.
Initiating Department/Presenter: Engineering
Presenter: Charlie J. Thomas, Interim City Engineer
Recommended Motion: Move to authorize the City Manager to execute Addendum C to the agreement with
RPS Infrastructure for professional engineering services for IH-45 Segment 2A Utility Relocation Design Project
#18-03-01 that provides for the additional efforts in the amount of $64,250.00.
Strategic Initiative: Goal #4 - Infrastructure - Ensure the quality of the City utilities, transportation and physical
structures so that the City’s core services can be provided in an effective and efficient manner.
Background Information:
Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has finalized the design to widen IH-45 between SH 19 to
approximately 0.9 miles north of State Hwy 30 (near the Home Depot location). This segment is termed Segment
2A. TxDOT let the IH-45 Segment 2A widening project construction and the bid was awarded in September 2021.
TxDOT is seeking relocation of all utilities in conflict with their proposed design to relocate by respective utility
agencies prior to construction beginning on the widening of IH-45 Segment 2A in December or January. The city
has waterlines and sewer lines along and across this segment of IH-45.
The cost of water and sewer line relocation designs and constructions for all relocations with similar sizes and
types etc. as existing ones is 100% reimbursable by TxDOT (termed “In-Kind Replacement”). Upsizing of water
and sewer at City’s choice will be considered as “Elective Betterment”, and the increased cost for such upsizing
shall be met by the City. The city has chosen to take advantage of the opportunity to up size the lines at many
locations to accommodate future growth. Based on the finalized design, In-Kind Replacement is at 88% of the
total estimated cost (will be reimbursed by TxDOT) and Elective Betterment is at approximately 12% of the total
estimated cost (to be borne by the city)
During June / July 2018, TxDOT strongly encouraged the city to proceed with the relocation design at that time
to ensure timely completion of the relocation design and provided a charge account number to keep track of
expenses for design efforts. The city entered into professional engineering services agreement with RPS
Infrastructure, Inc., Houston for utility relocation design in the amount of $183,685 during August 2018, for
water and sewer conflict locations identified by TxDOT based on their then finalized conceptual design.
Later when more details went in at 60% roadway design phase, TxDOT revised their widening design that resulted
in additional utility relocations. Hence Addendum A to the original agreement with RPS was executed in February
2019 for additional utility relocation design services in the amount of $166,700.
As TxDOT further refined the design (currently at the final design, close to 100%), additional changes to the
roadway design resulted in additional utility conflict resolutions plus revisions to the recent previous design at
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Agenda Item: 2c
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Agenda Item #2c
certain locations. This required additional design services. Also, the city staff recommended utilizing RPS
services for construction administration and daily inspection during the utility relocation construction work.
Proposed additional fee due to these increased scopes of services was $266,291.70. Hence Addendum B to the
RPS agreement that provides for these additional efforts was executed in September 2020 in the amount of
$266,291.70.
Current Recommendation:
The construction project to relocate the City’s utilities was awarded to 5-T Construction who was given an official
Notice to Proceed on February 1, 2021, with an expected contract of six (6) months. The contractor has been
delayed by weather, TxDOT and other utilities that will cause the project to be extended approximately four (4)
months from the original completion time. This will require RPS to continue performing services through at least
November. These additional costs will be eligible for reimbursement as part of the executed agreement between
the City and TxDOT. Staff recommends approving Addendum C to the RPS agreement that provides for the
additional efforts in the amount of $64,250.00.
Overall Cost and Budget Information:
Combined professional engineering services from the original agreement, Addendum A, Addendum B, and the
currently proposed Addendum C will add up to a total of $680,926.70. Of this amount, TxDOT will reimburse the
city approximately $600,000 (88% In-Kind Replacement Cost). The City’s design cost will be approximately
$81,000 (12% Elective Betterment).
The estimated construction cost for utility relocation construction is in the $6.2 million range. TxDOT Estimated
their reimbursement will be $5.4 million (88% In-Kind Replacement cost). The City’s construction cost is
estimated at $800,000 (12% Elective Betterment).
The city has already set aside a total amount of $1,100,000 in two fiscal year budgets (FY 2018-2019 and FY 2019-
2020) to meet the City’s design and construction cost share due to up-sizing of lines (i.e., to meet the costs of
Elective Betterment).
Previous Council Action: The City Council approved the RPS original agreement at the August 2, 2018, council
meeting. Addendum A to the RPS agreement was approved at the February 19, 2019, council meeting.
Addendum B to the RPS agreement was approved at the September 1, 2020, council meeting.
Financial Implications: Existing budgets in the Water and Wastewater CIP Project accounts are sufficient to
cover the additional costs related to this expanded professional engineering services.
Approvals: ☐City Attorney ☒Director of Finance ☒City Manager
Associated Information:
•Proposed Addendum C to the Agreement and associated Exhibit 1 (RPS proposal for additional
services)
•Location Map of the Project Segment
Exhibit 1
City of Huntsville IH-45 Segment 2A Utility Relocations COH Project #18-03-01 Professional Services Agreement
Addendum C
This Addendum is to the Professional Services Agreement Between the City of Huntsville (the
“Owner”) and RPS Infrastructure, Inc, (the “Engineer”) dated August 24, 2018. All other terms
and conditions in the original Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and govern this
Addendum.
Included in this Addendum is Additional Services in the amount of $64,250.00 for Construction
Management and Inspection as detailed in revised Additional Services Proposal dated
September 2, 2021.
Initial Agreement Amount $ 183,685.00 Addendum A dated 2/26/2019 $ 166,700.00 Addendum B dated 9/10/2020 $ 266,291.70 Addendum C $ 64,250.00 Revised Agreement Amount $ 680,926.70
Approved:
By: Engineer – RPS Infrastructure, Inc. Date
Printed Name: Ralph E. Cox
Title: Vice President
By: Owner – City of Huntsville Date
Printed Name: Aron Kulhavy
Title: City Manager
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Kristy Doll, City Secretary Leonard Schneider, City Attorney
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Agenda Item # 2d
Item/Subject: Consider renewal of the Microsoft Enterprise software agreement.
Initiating Department/Presenter: Information Technology
Presenter: Bill Wavra, IT Director
Recommended Motion: Move to approve the renewal of the three-year Microsoft Enterprise software
agreement in the amount of $200,520.
Strategic Initiative: Goal #4 - Infrastructure - Ensure the quality of the City utilities, transportation and
physical structures so that the City’s core services can be provided in an effective and efficient
manner.
Discussion: All software in use by the City either resides on or utilizes various Microsoft software
systems. These include servers, databases, desktop computers, laptops, office suites, and remote
access services.
Microsoft has been the City’s core software solution for approximately 20 years. Primary software
packages currently running Microsoft OS (operating system) include the New World financial system,
CityWorks asset management, Tyler Public Safety records management, Laserfiche document
management, GIS, etc. City staff uses various Microsoft products daily for numerous tasks.
This agreement is for three years at $66,840 per year and includes licensing for 60 servers, 23 databases,
and 230 desktop computers/tablets. This agenda item proposes services for three years at a total cost
of $200,520.
Per previous Council actions, cost fluctuations over the years are primarily due to adjusting license
counts and software add-ons.
If approved, the Microsoft enterprise agreement will be purchased using the State of Texas Department
of Information Resources (DIR) contract, a cooperative purchasing program for state and local
government, education, and other public entities in Texas.
Previous Council Action: The City Council authorized the following:
•Microsoft – 2018 Enterprise Agreement for $52,203 annually
•Microsoft – 2015 Enterprise Agreement for $52,959 annually
•Microsoft – 2012 Enterprise Agreement for $41,000 annually
•Microsoft – 2009 Enterprise Agreement for $53,000 annually
•Microsoft – 2005 Enterprise Agreement for $65,000 annually
•Microsoft – 2002 Enterprise Agreement for $49,940 annually
Financial Implications:
10/19/2021
Agenda Item: 2d
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Agenda Item # 2d
☒Item is budgeted: 101-640-55053 In the amount of $66,840 per year (for three years)
Approvals: ☐City Attorney ☐Director of Finance ☐City Manager
Agenda Item # 2e Page 1
Item/Subject: Consider adoption of Ordinance 2021-33 to amend the budget for FY 20-21 and/or CIP
Project budgets.
Initiating Department/Presenter: Finance
Presenter: Steve Ritter
Recommended Motion: Move to adopt Ordinance 2021-33 to amend the budget for FY 20-21 and/or
CIP Project budgets.
Strategic Initiative: Goal #6 - Finance - Provide a sustainable, efficient and fiscally sound government
through conservative fiscal practices and resource management.
Discussion: Detailed explanation for the Budget Amendment is provided in the attachment, Exhibit A,
to the Ordinance. The Budget Amendments were presented to the Finance Committee at their October
5, 2021, meeting.
Previous Council Action: None.
Financial Implications:
☒See the attached Ordinance and related Budget Amendments (Exhibit A)
Approvals: ☐City Attorney ☒Director of Finance ☒City Manager
Associated Information:
•Ordinance 2021-33, page 2
•Exhibit A (list of budget amendments), page 3
10/19/2021
Agenda Item: 2e
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Agenda Item # 2e Page 2
ORDINANCE NO. 2021-33 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS, AMENDING THE 2020-2021 ANNUAL BUDGET AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS (CIP) BUDGETS, ORDINANCE NO. 2020-43 TO AMEND ADOPTED EXPENDITURES OF THE BUDGET; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the 2020-2021 Annual Budget and CIP Budgets were adopted by Ordinance 2020-43 on September 15, 2020;
WHEREAS, various unforeseen circumstances affecting the City have presented themselves during the course of the fiscal year;
WHEREAS, the City Council considered the circumstances independently, deliberating appropriately on the associated revenues and expenditures and the overall impact on the general financial status of the City;
WHEREAS, pursuant to the laws of the State of Texas and the City Charter of the City of Huntsville, Texas, the City Council has determined that it will be beneficial and advantageous to the citizens of the City of Huntsville to amend the annual budget for fiscal year 2020 – 2021 and the Capital Improvements
Projects (CIP) budget as set forth herein; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance combines the independent Council actions into one budget amendment document;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS, that:
Section 1. The findings set forth above are incorporated into the body of this ordinance.
Section 2. The annual budget for fiscal year 2020 – 2021 is hereby amended to include the expenditures and revenues in Exhibit “A” and the Capital Improvements Projects budget is hereby amended to include
the expenditures described in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and made a part of this ordinance as if set out verbatim herein.
Section 3. All ordinances of the City in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed, and all other ordinances of the City not in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 4. Should any section, portion, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance be declared
unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, it shall not invalidate or impair the force or effect of any other section or portion of this ordinance.
Section 5. The necessity for amending the budget for the fiscal year 2020 – 2021 and Capital Improvements Projects, as required by the laws of the State of Texas, requires that this ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its passage, as the law in such cases provides.
Section 6. This ordinance shall take effect immediately after its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED on this the 19th day of October 2021.
THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS
__________________________________ Andy Brauninger, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________________________________________________ Kristy Doll, City Secretary Leonard Schneider, City Attorney
Budget Amendments FY 20-21
October 19 2021
Exhibit A Increase:PEB Trust Fund - Payments to RHS 30,456$
increase to Exp acct coming from revenues (exceeding Expenses)-$
Explanation:
The "Payments to RHS" expenditure account in the PEB Trust Fund was budgeted at
$20,000 for FY 20-21 based on history. Actual payments to RHS for people retiring in FY
20-21 is $50,456. As such, we need an additional $30,456 in the budgeted account. Total
value of the assets in the PEB Trust as of the end of August was $5,795,000 which is
approximately $1.2M more than the October 1, 2020 beginning balance of $4,556,000.
The PEB Trust was created in 2010 to provide assests to help with retiree health insurance
costs and to help lessen the City's "Other Post Employment Benefits" (OPEB) liability that
is included in the City's annual audited Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).
Original funding of the PEB Trust was in fiscal years 2011, 2012, and 2013 for a total of
$2,195,000 of City monies placed in the trust.
Agenda Item # 2f Page 1
Item/Subject: Consider adoption of Ordinance 2021-34 to amend the budget for FY 21-22 and/or CIP
Project budgets.
Initiating Department/Presenter: Finance
Presenter: Steve Ritter
Recommended Motion: Move to adopt Ordinance 2021-34 to amend the budget for FY 21-22 and/or
CIP Project budgets.
Strategic Initiative: Goal #6 - Finance - Provide a sustainable, efficient and fiscally sound government
through conservative fiscal practices and resource management.
Discussion: Detailed explanation for the Budget Amendment is provided in the attachment, Exhibit A,
to the Ordinance. The Budget Amendments were presented to the Finance Committee at their October
5, 2021 meeting.
Previous Council Action: None.
Financial Implications:
☒See the attached Ordinance and related Budget Amendments (Exhibit A)
Approvals: ☐City Attorney ☒Director of Finance ☒City Manager
Associated Information:
•Ordinance 2021-34, page 2
•Exhibit A (list of budget amendments), pages 3 - 4
10/19/2021
Agenda Item: 2f
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Agenda Item # 2f Page 2
ORDINANCE NO. 2021-34 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS, AMENDING THE 2021-2022 ANNUAL BUDGET AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS (CIP) BUDGETS, ORDINANCE NO. 2021-27 TO AMEND ADOPTED EXPENDITURES OF THE BUDGET; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the 2021-2022 Annual Budget and CIP Budgets were adopted by Ordinance 2021-27 on September 21, 2021;
WHEREAS, various unforeseen circumstances affecting the City have presented themselves during the course of the fiscal year;
WHEREAS, the City Council considered the circumstances independently, deliberating appropriately on the associated revenues and expenditures and the overall impact on the general financial status of the City;
WHEREAS, pursuant to the laws of the State of Texas and the City Charter of the City of Huntsville, Texas, the City Council has determined that it will be beneficial and advantageous to the citizens of the City of Huntsville to amend the annual budget for fiscal year 2021 – 2022 and the Capital Improvements
Projects (CIP) budget as set forth herein; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance combines the independent Council actions into one budget amendment document;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS, that:
Section 1. The findings set forth above are incorporated into the body of this ordinance.
Section 2. The annual budget for fiscal year 2021 – 2022 is hereby amended to include the expenditures and revenues in Exhibit “A” and the Capital Improvements Projects budget is hereby amended to include
the expenditures described in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and made a part of this ordinance as if set out verbatim herein.
Section 3. All ordinances of the City in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed, and all other ordinances of the City not in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 4. Should any section, portion, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance be declared
unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, it shall not invalidate or impair the force or effect of any other section or portion of this ordinance.
Section 5. The necessity for amending the budget for the fiscal year 2021 – 2022 and Capital Improvements Projects, as required by the laws of the State of Texas, requires that this ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its passage, as the law in such cases provides.
Section 6. This ordinance shall take effect immediately after its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED on this the 19th day of October 2021.
THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS
__________________________________ Andy Brauninger, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________________________________________________ Kristy Doll, City Secretary Leonard Schneider, City Attorney
Budget Amendments FY 21-22
October 19 , 2021
Exhibit A
Increase:General Fund - Charter Offices - Services and Utilities 50,000$
use of General Fund Unallocated reserves 50,000$
Explanation:
Increase:Capital Equipment Fund - Vehicle purchase 297,245$
Capital Equipment Fund - Fund Balance is source of funds 297,245$
Explanation:
Increase:General Fund - Streets - Street Maintenance (A)1,070,966$
Increase:General Fund - Police - Amunition & Supplies 23,098$
Increase:General Fund - Police - Vehicle Equipment 51,649$
Increase:General Fund - Fire - Vehicle Equipment 4,054$
Increase:General Fund - IT - Security and Hardware Supplies/Equipment 21,095$
General Fund -Unallocated Reserves is source of funds 1,170,862.00$
Explanation:
Increase:Utility Fund - Wastewater Collection - Infrastructure repairs 95,556$
Increase:Utility Fund - Robinson Creek WWTP - Infrastructure repairs 100,185$
Increase:Utility Fund - Robinson Creek WWTP - Equipment purchases 109,718$
Increase:Utility Fund - Drainage Maintenance - Infrastructure repairs 19,070$
Utility Fund -Unallocated Reserves is source of funds 324,529$
Explanation:
COVID-19 appears to be under control but it still carries with it uncertainty as the new Delta variant is wreaking
havoc throughout much of the United States.The City was allocated approximately $2.3M dollars of Coronavirus
Relief Fund (CRF) grant monies back in the late May 2020 to early June 2020 timeframe. This budget amendment
puts in place budget to cover miscellaneous supply items that are still being purchased throughout the City directly
related to fighting the spread of COVID-19. These general supplies include hand sanititizer, disinfecent wipes, and
other items as needed. The CRF grant monies received in FY 19-20 and closed to General Fund's Unallocated
Reserves are the source of funds to pay for these items.
The City has 2 full time street sweeper operators. The City also has 2 street sweeping vehicles. However, one of
the street sweeping vehicles currently used on a daily basis was a "backup" in the past and only used when the
main piece of equipment was being repaired or maintenance was being performed. This former "backup" vehicle is
12 years old and is losing dependability. Replacement of this vehicle is being requested and $269,718 of additional
budget is needed to make the purchase. Use of Fund Balance in the Equipment Replacement Fund is the source of
funds for the purchase primarily from the suspended purchase of a street paving machine when the paving of
streets was transitioned from an "in house" operation to a contracted operation; approximately 5 years ago.
Also, $27,527 of additional budget is being requested to cover the cost to purchase a heavy trash truck which was
budgeted for in the FY 21-22 Budget. Staff budgeted for the replacement cost at $2254,000. However, in pricing
the purchase of the heavy trash truck the actual cost will be $251,527. Suspended purchases of disposal hauling
trucks and trailers approximately 4 years ago is the primary source of Fund Balance for this additional budgeted
amount (Solid Waste transitioned from hauling the waste to the landfill "in house" to contracting out that aspect of
operations).
COVID-19 has created supply shortages for all kinds of manufactured goods world wide and created a shortage in
labor supply. These supply shortages have affected various Departments in the City in their ability to purchase
items budgeted for purchase in the 20-21 fiscal year. In that these budget purchases were not able to be made in
FY 20-21 the unused expenditure amounts create additional Unallocated Reserves/Fund Balance for Funds. Thus,
the source of funds/monies for "rolling" these budget/purchase requests is Unallocated Reserves/Fund Balance of
applicable Funds (General Fund, Utility Fund, Solid Waste Fund, Equipment Replacement Fund, etc.)
COVID-19 has created supply shortages for all kinds of manufactured goods world wide and created a shortage in
labor supply. These supply shortages have affected various Departments in the City in their ability to purchase
items budgeted for purchase in the 20-21 fiscal year. In that these budget purchases were not able to be made in
FY 20-21 the unused expenditure amounts create additional Unallocated Reserves/Fund Balance for Funds. Thus,
the source of funds/monies for "rolling" these budget/purchase requests is Unallocated Reserves/Fund Balance of
applicable Funds (General Fund, Utility Fund, Solid Waste Fund, Equipment Replacement Fund, etc.)
Increase:Solid Waste Fund - Residential Collection - Veh & Equip repairs and maint.37,872$
Solid Waste Fund -Unallocated Reserves is source of funds 37,872$
Explanation:
Increase:Library Special Revenue Fund- Library SRF - Equipment 7,841$
Library Special Revenue Fund - Fund Balance is source of funds 7,841$
Explanation:
COVID-19 has created supply shortages for all kinds of manufactured goods world wide and created a shortage in
labor supply. These supply shortages have affected various Departments in the City in their ability to purchase
items budgeted for purchase in the 20-21 fiscal year. In that these budget purchases were not able to be made in
FY 20-21 the unused expenditure amounts create additional Unallocated Reserves/Fund Balance for Funds. Thus,
the source of funds/monies for "rolling" these budget/purchase requests is Unallocated Reserves/Fund Balance of
applicable Funds (General Fund, Utility Fund, Solid Waste Fund, Equipment Replacement Fund, etc.)
COVID-19 has created supply shortages for all kinds of manufactured goods world wide and created a shortage in
labor supply. These supply shortages have affected various Departments in the City in their ability to purchase
items budgeted for purchase in the 20-21 fiscal year. In that these budget purchases were not able to be made in
FY 20-21 the unused expenditure amounts create additional Unallocated Reserves/Fund Balance for Funds. Thus,
the source of funds/monies for "rolling" these budget/purchase requests is Unallocated Reserves/Fund Balance of
applicable Funds (General Fund, Utility Fund, Solid Waste Fund, Equipment Replacement Fund, etc.)
Increase:School Resource Officer SRF - Public Safety - Vehicle Equipment 12,913$
School Resource Officer SRF - Fund Balance is source of funds 12,913$
Explanation:
Increase:Capital Equipment Fund - Vehicle purchases 324,548$
Capital Equipment Fund - Fund Balance is source of funds 324,548$
Explanation:
COVID-19 has created supply shortages for all kinds of manufactured goods world wide and created a shortage in
labor supply. These supply shortages have affected various Departments in the City in their ability to purchase
items budgeted for purchase in the 20-21 fiscal year. In that these budget purchases were not able to be made in
FY 20-21 the unused expenditure amounts create additional Unallocated Reserves/Fund Balance for Funds. Thus,
the source of funds/monies for "rolling" these budget/purchase requests is Unallocated Reserves/Fund Balance of
applicable Funds (General Fund, Utility Fund, Solid Waste Fund, Equipment Replacement Fund, etc.)
COVID-19 has created supply shortages for all kinds of manufactured goods world wide and created a shortage in
labor supply. These supply shortages have affected various Departments in the City in their ability to purchase
items budgeted for purchase in the 20-21 fiscal year. In that these budget purchases were not able to be made in
FY 20-21 the unused expenditure amounts create additional Unallocated Reserves/Fund Balance for Funds. Thus,
the source of funds/monies for "rolling" these budget/purchase requests is Unallocated Reserves/Fund Balance of
applicable Funds (General Fund, Utility Fund, Solid Waste Fund, Equipment Replacement Fund, etc.)
Budget Amendments FY 21-22
Fin. Comm. - October 5 , 2021
Exhibit A
Increase:General Fund -Numerus Divisions 1,518,096$
Decrease:General Fund -Unallocated Reserve 1,518,096$
Explanation:
FY 2021 CARRY OVER ITEMS FOR CITY COUNCIL
as of 9/28/2021
101-323-53051 Street Mill & Overlay Services**1,070,966.00$
101-551-52051 Ammunition & Supplies PO # 2021-268 -Zach Duer 3,192.04$
101-551-52051 Ammunition & Supplies PO # 2021-319 - Zach Duer 19,906.11$
101-551-69040 Motor Vehicle Equipment -4 patrol units 51,648.72$
101-552-69041 Cargo Slide PO # 2021-422 for pick up truck 2,509.82$
101-552-69041 ER Response Items for stock on truck PO # 2021-372 1,544.37$
101-640-52140 Lenel Replacement Parts(Door Security) PO # 2021-455 4,127.78$
101-640-52140 Camera's for City Hall PO #2021-507 2,428.20$
101-640-52140 Network Rack Equipment PO# 2021-506 5,533.69$
101-640-52140 Lenel/Milestone Renewal 9,005.00$
1,170,861.73$
Increase:Utility Fund -numerus Divisions 324,529$
Decrease:Utility Fund -Unallocated Reserve 324,529$
220-363-53070 Dual Pump Repair - PO # 2021-408 17,800.00$
220-363-53030 Misc. Sewer Rehab 77,756.00$
220-366-53070 Repair Gear Box at Plant - PO # 252 61,485.00$
220-366-53070 Clean out Aeration Basin - PO # 2021-415 38,700.00$
220-366-69020 Centrifuge Control Panel replacement and install - PO # 2021-418 109,717.50$
220-384-53110 Damaged storm sewer replacement 19,070.00$
324,528.50$
Increase:Library Special Revenue Fund- Library SRF 7,841$
Decrease:Library Special Revenue Fund -Unallocated Reserve 7,841$
610-440-57037 Projector and Screen for Library PO # 2021-451 7,840.63$
7,840.63$
Increase:Solid Waste Fund- Public Works 25,872$
Decrease:Solid Waste Fund -Unallocated Reserve 25,872$
224-374-55070 Transfer Station Permit Mod PO # 201-412`2,000.00$
224-374-55070 Transfer Station SWP3 PO # 2021-523 10,000.00$
224-375-54040 Unit # 1824 - $71,508.43 PO # 2021-457 = $25,871.20 25,871.20$
37,871.20$
Increase:School Resource Officer SRF - Public Safety 12,913$
Decrease:School Resource Officer SRF-Unallocated Reserve 12,913$
612-555-69040 Motor Vehicle Equipment -1 patrol unit 12,912.18$
12,912.18$
Increase:Capital Equipment Fund - 324,148$
Decrease:Capital Equipment Fund-Unallocated Reserve 324,148$
306-379-69040 Pick-Ups PO # 2021-142 - total of 5 pickups 154,163.00$
306-379-69040 PD Vehicles PO # 2021-135 - total of 5 patrol units 170,385.00$
324,548.00$
** This number is subject to change (decrease)/Contractor working on these streets still today/Subject to invoicing**
The shortages in the world economy stem from factors beyond lean inventories. The spread of COVID-19 has
sidelined port workers and truck drivers, impeding the unloading and distribution of goods made at factories in
numerous countries arriving by ship to North America and Europe. Global shortages also combine with decades of
companies limiting their inventories. Basically the supply chain has run "amok". The City is having a very difficult
time trying to purchase numerous items due to COVID-19. These budget amendments add budget to the
expenditure accounts so that the various departments has funds available to purchase these items in the current 21-
22 fiscal year (if they can find such).
Grand Total all Funds 1,878,562.24$
Agenda Item # 2g
Item/Subject: Consider the annual purchase of PCs due for replacement as per the FY21/22 computer
replacement schedule
Initiating Department/Presenter: Information Technology/Bill Wavra
Presenter: Bill Wavra, IT Director
Recommended Motion: Move to approve the annual purchase of PCs due for replacement as per the
FY21/22 computer replacement schedule in the amount of $54,379.17
Strategic Initiative: Goal #4 - Infrastructure - Ensure the quality of the City utilities, transportation and
physical structures so that the City’s core services can be provided in an effective and efficient
manner.
Regular replacement of PCs is essential to keeping operations running efficiently. Several years ago, The
Texas Department of Information Resources established industry best practices for PC and server
replacement lifecycle. The recommended replacement schedule for PCs is 3 to 5 years, depending on
usage and environment. As PCs age, hardware performance declines, the likelihood of failure increases
and may ultimately lead to service interruption.
51 PCs have reached the retirement phase, end of support, and warranty by the manufacturer.
Replacement of this hardware will ensure reliability, vendor support and increase staff efficiency by
minimizing repair frequency.
If approved, these PCs will be purchased using the State of Texas Department of Information Resources
(DIR) contract, a cooperative purchasing program for state and local government, education, and other
public entities in Texas.
Previous Council Action: The City Council authorized the following:
•Dell Computers – PC Replacement Schedule on 10/1/2013
Financial Implications: ☒Item is budgeted: 309-655-52200 In the amount of $54,379.17
Approvals: ☐City Attorney ☐Director of Finance ☐City Manager
10/19/2021
Agenda Item: 2g
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Agenda Item # 2h
Item/Subject: Consider adoption of Ordinance 2021-32, amending the Huntsville Municipal Code,
specifically Chapter 10, Aviation to add Article III, Airport Advisory Board to create said advisory board.
Initiating Department/Presenter: City Manager
Presenter: Aron Kulhavy, City Manager
Recommended Motion: Move to approve the adoption of Ordinance 2021-32, amending the Huntsville
Municipal Code, specifically Chapter 10, Aviation to add Article III, Airport Advisory Board to create said
advisory board.
Strategic Initiative: Goal #4 - Infrastructure - Ensure the quality of the City utilities, transportation and
physical structures so that the City’s core services can be provided in an effective and efficient
manner.
Discussion: In the spring of 2020, the Council adopted the airport master plan to assist in guiding the
growth and development of the Bruce Brothers Huntsville Regional Airport. The master plan provides
an objective look at future airport needs based on a comprehensive review of economic and design
considerations. Above all, it provides the basis for an airport facility that is safe and constructed
according to FAA design standards, economically viable and substantially stakeholder supported, and
planned in accordance with broad local, regional, state, and national goals. As part of the master
planning process, a master plan advisory committee was appointed. This committee represented a
diverse group of city representatives, airport users and tenants, and local community leaders that
allowed for a broad range of input for the future of the facility.
In order to keep the momentum moving forward and to work on the implementation of the airport
master plan, the creation of an Airport Advisory Board is presented for consideration. The purpose of
the proposed Airport Advisory Board shall be to make recommendations to the Council concerning
leases and permits; make general studies of airport construction and operations as may be useful in
keeping the airport efficient and adequate for current and future air transportation needs; make
recommendations to the Council with respect to airport construction, expansion, improvements,
maintenance and operation, and any airport regulations; and in an advisory capacity work towards the
implementation of the airport master plan. The Board will also consider any other aviation-related
matters assigned to it by City Council.
The proposed advisory board will consist of seven members appointed by the Mayor with the approval
of Council and shall serve three-year terms. The members shall demonstrate an interest, competence,
or knowledge of aviation and reside within Walker County.
In summary, this item is to create an advisory and oversight board under the direction of the Council to
oversee and promote the City’s efforts to improve its aviation impact on the community. The creation
of this Board will allow for additional community input and participation in these efforts.
10/19/21
Agenda Item: 2h
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Agenda Item # 2h
Previous Council Action: The Council held a first reading on this item at their October 5th, 2021 meeting.
Financial Implications: ☒There is no financial impact associated with this item.
Approvals: ☒City Attorney ☐Director of Finance ☒City Manager
Associated Information:
•Ordinance 2021-23
•Exhibit A, Huntsville Code of Ordinances, Chapter 10, Article III
ORDINANCE NO. 2021-32
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS AMENDING
CHAPTER 10, “AVIATION”, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF
HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR A REPEALER AND SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR PROPER NOTICE AND OPEN MEETINGS
WHEREAS, the City of HUNTSVILLE (“City”) is a Texas home-rule municipality; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, Section 51.001, the City has the
authority to adopt ordinances and regulations that are for good government, peace and order of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City of Huntsville, Texas owns the Bruce Brother’s Huntsville Regional
Airport; and
WHEREAS, the City Council supports the growth and development of the aviation industry in Huntsville; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance adds Article III “Airport Advisory Board” to Chapter 10,
“Aviation” of the Code of Ordinances to create an Airport Advisory Board to make recommendations to the City Council regarding the operation, growth, and promotion of the Bruce Brothers Huntsville Regional Airport; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS, that:
SECTION 1: The facts and matters set forth in the preamble of this Ordinance are found to be true and correct and are hereby adopted, ratified, and confirmed.
SECTION 2: Huntsville Code of Ordinances Chapter 10 “Aviation” is hereby amended by adding Article III as shown in the attached Exhibit “A” which is incorporated herein for all purposes.
SECTION 3: All ordinances or parts of Ordinances that are in conflict or inconsistent with
the provisions of this Ordinance shall be, and the same are hereby, repealed and all other ordinances of the City not in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 4: Should any paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase or section of this Ordinance be
adjudged or held to be unconstitutional, illegal or invalid, the same shall not affect the
validity of this Ordinance as a whole or any part or provision thereof, other than the part so declared to be invalid, illegal or unconstitutional.
SECTION 5: This Ordinance shall take effective immediately from and after the date of its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS ____ DAY OF __________________ 2021.
CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS
__________________________________ Andy Brauninger, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Kristy Doll, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________________
Leonard Schneider, City Attorney
Exhibit A
CHAPTER 10-AVIATION
ARTICLE III. AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD
Sec. 10-40. - Created; composition; qualifications; compensation; maximum term of members.
(a)There is hereby created and established an Airport Advisory Board Board, an advisory board, to be
composed of seven members.
(b)Members of the airport advisory board shall serve without compensation. No member shall serve
more than two consecutive terms beyond any unexpired term that they are appointed to fill. Any
person over 18 years of age living in the city or working in the city shall be eligible to serve on the
advisory board, provided at least four members of the board shall live in the city.
Sec. 10-41. - Appointment; tenure of members.
(a)The original members of such board shall be appointed by the mayor by and with the advice and
consent of the city council.
(b)All Airport Advisory Board members, regardless of background, must have a known and
demonstrated interest, competence, or knowledge in aviation within the City of Huntsville.
(c)Each member shall reside within Walker County.
(d)Each member shall hold office for a term of three years, except that of those first appointed, three
shall hold office for a term of one year, and two other members shall hold office for a term of two
years, and two other members shall hold office for a term of three years, the term of each to be
determined by lot, and thereafter, their successors shall hold office for three years and until their
successors are appointed.
(e)The city council will each year act upon appointments made to the board by the mayor with the
advice and consent of the city council in filling expired terms of members of the board.
Sec. 10-42. - Officers; meetings.
(a)The board shall select its chair and a vice-chair at its first meeting of the calendar year. Such
terms shall be for one year.
(b)The board shall conduct its meetings in accordance with “Roberts Rules of Order Revised” provided
that such shall not be in conflict with the City Charter or other provisions of law.
(c)The board shall meet at least quarterly. Additional meetings may be called by the chair or at
the request of city council.
(d)A quorum shall consist of a majority of the entire membership of the Board and any issue to be
voted on shall be resolved by those present. The Chairman shall be entitled to vote upon any issue
but shall have no veto power.
(e)No person having any financial interest in any commercial carrier by air, or in any concession, right
or privilege to conduct any business or render any service for compensation upon the premises of
the airport shall be eligible for membership on the board.
Sec. 10-43. – Airport Advisory Board function
(a) The Airport Advisory Board shall have the following duties:
1.Make recommendations to the City Council concerning leases and permits;
2.From time to time make such general studies of airport construction and operation as may
be useful in keeping the Airport efficient and adequate for the needs of the City and of the air
transportation industry;
3.Make recommendations to the City Council with respect to Airport construction, expansion,
improvements, maintenance and operation, airport zoning regulations, airport hazard zoning
regulations, and airport compatible land use regulations;
4.In an advisory capacity, work toward the implementation of the airport master plan, the
general improvement of the Airport, and the advancement of the City as an air transportation
center.
(b)The Airport Advisory Board shall not have any authority to expend city funds except as provided in
the annual city budget; hire, appoint or terminate staff; or create any other obligation on the part
of the City.
Sec. 10-44-10-50. – Reserved
Sec. 42-65. - Powers and duties.
(a)Sec. 9.605 Duties and Powers The airport advisory board is hereby charged with the duty andinvested with the authority to: (1) Inspect city-owned premises at reasonable hours where required inthe discharge of its responsibilities under the laws of the state and of the city. (2) Formulate andrecommend to the city council for its adoption a comprehensive plan for the orderly growth anddevelopment of the airport and its environs, and from time-to-time recommend such changes in theplan as it finds will facilitate the movement of people and goods, and the health, recreation, safety,and general welfare of the citizens of the city. (3) Maintain working knowledge of legislation as itpertains to the airport. (4) Conduct periodic studies, inspections and other analysis of city-ownedpremises, as well as any other unannounced inspections at all reasonable hours as the board deemsnecessary. (5) Advise the city council as to rules and regulations of the Federal AviationAdministration. (6) Receive any and all status reports of the management or lessors of the airport,concerning damages, maintenance, traffic, facilities, building, rates and fees, and other reports asdirected by the city council. (7) The airport advisory board shall not have any authority to expend cityfunds except as provided in the annual city budget; hire, appoint or terminate staff; or create anyother obligation on the part of the city.
(Ord. No. 2008-33, § 1(5), 9-2-2008)
Secs. 42-66—42-79. - Reserved.
Agenda Item # 2i
Item/Subject: Second Reading - Consider adopting Ordinance 2021-31 authorizing Updated Service
Credits (USC) through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) from 50% to 75%.
Initiating Department/Presenter: Human Resources/Julie O’Connell
Presenter: Julie O’Connell, Human Resources Director
Recommended Motion: Move to adopt Ordinance 2021-31 authorizing Updated Service Credits (USC)
through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) from 50% to 75% in the amount of $193,093.
Strategic Initiative: Goal #6 - Finance - Provide a sustainable, efficient and fiscally sound government
through conservative fiscal practices and resource management.
Discussion: Updated Service Credits (USC) is a special feature of the TMRS retirement plan that may
increase the value of retirement benefits for our employees. Cities adopt USC as a part of their TMRS
plan. USC looks at salary changes over an employee’s career, as well as changes the City has made in
the past, such as deposit rate or matching ratio. USC protects employee benefits by assuming that
salary increases and plan changes have been in effect throughout the employee’s career. In 2014, the
City adopted a rate of 50% USC, which was a decrease from the previous rate of 100%. This Ordinance
will increase the USC rate to 75%, effective January 1, 2022, thus reinstating a portion of the benefits
that were reduced in 2014.
Previous Council Action: The funds for this specific benefit were adopted by the City Council during
the FY2021-22 budget process.
Financial Implications: ☒Item is budgeted: In the amount of $193,093 in various funds.
Approvals: ☐City Attorney ☐Director of Finance ☐City Manager
Associated Information:
•Ordinance 2021-31
10/19/21
Agenda Item: 2i
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
ORDINANCE NO. _2021-31 1
ORDINANCE NO. 2021-31
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND ALLOWING, UNDER THE ACT GOVERNING
THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM, "UPDATED SERVICE CREDITS"
IN SAID SYSTEM ON AN ANNUAL BASIS FOR SERVICE PERFORMED BY
QUALIFYING MEMBERS OF SUCH SYSTEM WHO AT THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF
THE ALLOWANCE ARE MEMBERS OF THE CITY OF Huntsville; PROVIDING FOR
INCREASED PRIOR AND CURRENT SERVICE ANNUITIES FOR RETIREES AND
BENEFICIARIES OF DECEASED RETIREES OF THE CITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THE ORDINANCE.
WHEREAS, the City of Hunstville Texas participates in the Texas Municipal
Retirement System; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Authorization of Updated Service Credits.
(a)On the terms and conditions set out in Sections 853.401 through 853.404
of Subtitle G of Title 8, Government Code, as amended (hereinafter referred to as the
"TMRS ACT"), each member of the Texas Municipal Retirement System (hereinafter
referred to as the "System") who has current service credit or prior service credit in the
System in force and effect on the 1st day of January of the calendar year preceding such
allowance, by reason of service in the employment of the City, and on such date had at
least 36 months of credited service with the System, shall be and is hereby allowed
"Updated Service Credit" (as that term is defined in subsection (d) of Section 853.402 of
the TMRS Act).
(b)On the terms and conditions set out in Section 853.601 of the TMRS Act,
any member of the System who is eligible for Updated Service Credits on the basis of
service with this City, who has unforfeited credit for prior service and/or current service
with another participating municipality or municipalities by reason of previous service, and
was a contributing member on the 1st day of January of the calendar year preceding such
allowance, shall be credited with Updated Service Credits pursuant to, calculated in
accordance with, and subject to adjustment as set forth in said Section 853.601, both as
to the initial grant hereunder and all future grants under this ordinance.
(c)The Updated Service Credit hereby allowed and provided for shall be 75%
of the "base Updated Service Credit" of the member (calculated as provided in subsection
(c) of Section 853.402 of the TMRS Act).
ORDINANCE NO. _2021-31 2
(d)Each Updated Service Credit allowed hereunder shall replace any Updated
Service Credit, prior service credit, special prior service credit, or antecedent service
credit previously authorized for part of the same service.
(e)In accordance with the provisions of subsection (d) of Section 853.401 of
the TMRS Act, the deposits required to be made to the System by employees of the
several participating departments on account of current service shall be calculated from
and after the effective date of this ordinance on the full amount of such person's
compensation as an employee of the City.
SECTION 2. Increase in Retirement Annuities.
(a)On terms and conditions set out in Section 854.203 of the TMRS Act, the
City hereby elects to allow and to provide for payment of the increases below stated in
monthly benefits payable by the System to retired employees and to beneficiaries of
deceased
employees of the City under current service annuities and prior service annuities arising
from service by such employees to the City. An annuity increased under this Section
replaces any annuity or increased annuity previously granted to the same person.
(b) The amount of the annuity increase under this Section is computed as the sum
of the prior service and current service annuities on the effective date of retirement of the
person on whose service the annuities are based, multiplied by 50% of the percentage
change in Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, from December of the year
immediately preceding the effective date of the person's retirement to the December that
is 13 months before the effective date of this Section.
(c) An increase in an annuity that was reduced because of an option selection is
reducible in the same proportion and in the same manner that the original annuity was
reduced.
(d) If a computation hereunder does not result in an increase in the amount of an
annuity, the amount of the annuity will not be changed hereunder.
(e) The amount by which an increase under this Section exceeds all previously
granted increases to an annuitant is an obligation of the City and of its account in the
Benefit Accumulation Fund of the System.
SECTION 3. Dates of Allowances and Increases. The initial allowance of Updated
Service Credit and increase in retirement annuities hereunder shall be effective on
January 1, 2022, subject to approval by the Board of Trustees of the System. An
allowance of Updated Service Credits and an increase in retirement annuities shall be
made hereunder on January 1 of each subsequent year until this ordinance ceases to be
in effect under subsection (e) of Section 853.404 of the TMRS Act, provided that, as to
ORDINANCE NO. _2021-31 3
such subsequent year, the actuary for the System has made the determination set forth
in subsection (d) of Section 853.404 of the TMRS Act.
SECTION 4. The City Council finds that notice was posted and the ordinance was
passed in accordance with the Open Meetings Act.
SECTION 5. Effective Date. Subject to approval by the Board of Trustees of the
System, this ordinance shall be and become effective on the 1st day of January 2022.
Passed and approved this the ______ day of ________________________, ______.
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CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS
_____________________________ Andy Brauninger, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________ _______________________________ Kristy Doll, City Secretary Leonard Schneider, City Attorney
Agenda Item # 2j
Item/Subject: First Reading. Consideration and discussion of Ordinance No. 2021-29 to deny Entergy
Texas Inc. application in total to amend its Distribution Cost Recovery Factor ("DCRF”) filed on August
30, 2021.
Initiating Department/Presenter: City Attorney
Presenter: Leonard Schneider, City Attorney
Recommended Motion: No action necessary as this is a first reading with no immediate time
constraint, however, if the Council wishes to waive the two-reading requirement, the recommended
motion is “Move to waive the two-reading requirement and move to adopt Ordinance 2021-29 to deny
Entergy Texas Inc. application in total, to amend its Distribution Cost Recovery Factor ("DCRF") filed on
August 30, 2021.”
Strategic Initiative: Goal #4 - Infrastructure - Ensure the quality of the City utilities, transportation and
physical structures so that the City’s core services can be provided in an effective and efficient
manner.
Discussion: On or about August 31, 2021, Entergy Texas Inc. ("Entergy" or "Company") filed an
application to amend its Distribution Cost Recovery Factor ("DCRF") with each of the Cities in its
service area and concurrently with the Public Utility Commission of Texas ("Commission"). Cities have
60 days to pass a Rate Ordinance accepting, modifying, or rejecting a DCRF Application. Accordingly,
Cities' deadline to pass a Rate Ordinance is October 30, 2021.
The purpose of a DCRF tariff is to allow a utility to recover increased distribution investment expenses
it has incurred since its last base rate case. DCRF tariffs can be amended thereafter as the Company
continues making distribution investment between rate cases. This will be the fourth DCRF
amendment since the Company's last base rate case.
Cities have previously contested the DCRF filings and have found numerous issues and successfully
argue to the PUC Commission to disallow 4.1 million from requested revenue by Entergy. Because of
the limited timeline, the Lawton firm recommends that the Cities deny Entergy's application in total
by October 30, 2021. Attached is a proposed ordinance for the City to consider.
Previous Council Action: The is a first reading. Due to the deadline of October 30, 2021, the Council
has ample time to have a second reading.
Financial Implications: ☒There is no financial impact associated with this item.
Approvals: ☒City Attorney ☐Director of Finance ☒City Manager
9/21/21 Agenda
Item: 2j
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Agenda Item # 2j
Associated Information:
•Ordinance 2021-29
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ORDINANCE NO. 2021 - 29
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS (“CITY”) DENYING THE DISTRIBUTION COST RECOVERY FACTOR RATE INCREASE REQUEST OF ENTERGY TEXAS, INC. FILED ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 31, 2021; SETTING JUST AND REASONABLE RATES FOR ENTERGY TEXAS,
INC. FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE MUNICIPAL LIMITS; FINDING THAT THE MEETING COMPLIES WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS
WHEREAS, on or about August 31, 2021, Entergy Texas, Inc. (“Entergy”) filed an
Application to Amend its Distribution Cost Recovery Factor (“DCRF”) with the City to increase electric rates by amending its DCRF rider pursuant to Public Utility Regulatory Act (“PURA”) Section 36.210;
WHEREAS, City has exclusive original jurisdiction over the rates, operations and
services of an electric utility within its municipal limits pursuant to PURA Section
33.001(a);
WHEREAS, the jurisdictional deadline for the City to act in this rate matter is October 30, 2021;
WHEREAS, Entergy’s existing DCRF rider is set to collect approximately $26.3
million per year;
WHEREAS, Entergy’s proposed amended Distribution Cost Recovery Factor rider would increase customer rates in the Entergy Service Area by approximately $13.9 million per year, for a total of $40.2 million per year;
WHEREAS, the City retained the Lawton Law Firm, P.C. to review the Company’s
rate request and make necessary rate recommendations to the City; and
WHEREAS, the Lawton Law Firm has recommended that the City deny the Company’s request to amend its Distribution Cost Recovery Factor.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. That the statement and findings set out in the preamble to this
ordinance are hereby in all things approved and adopted.
Section 2. The City of Huntsville hereby denies Entergy’s request to amend its Distribution Cost Recovery Factor in total.
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Section 3. The meeting at which this ordinance was approved was in all things conducted in strict compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government
Code Chapter 551.
Section 4. This ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED this _________ day of __________________, 2021.
_____________________________
ATTEST:
_______________________________
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ORDINANCE NO. 2021 - 29
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS (“CITY”) DENYING THE DISTRIBUTION COST RECOVERY FACTOR RATE INCREASE REQUEST OF ENTERGY TEXAS, INC. FILED ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 31, 2021; SETTING JUST AND REASONABLE RATES FOR ENTERGY TEXAS,
INC. FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE MUNICIPAL LIMITS; FINDING THAT THE MEETING COMPLIES WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS
WHEREAS, on or about August 31, 2021, Entergy Texas, Inc. (“Entergy”) filed an
Application to Amend its Distribution Cost Recovery Factor (“DCRF”) with the City to increase electric rates by amending its DCRF rider pursuant to Public Utility Regulatory Act (“PURA”) Section 36.210;
WHEREAS, City has exclusive original jurisdiction over the rates, operations and
services of an electric utility within its municipal limits pursuant to PURA Section
33.001(a);
WHEREAS, the jurisdictional deadline for the City to act in this rate matter is October 30, 2021;
WHEREAS, Entergy’s existing DCRF rider is set to collect approximately $26.3
million per year;
WHEREAS, Entergy’s proposed amended Distribution Cost Recovery Factor rider would increase customer rates in the Entergy Service Area by approximately $13.9 million per year, for a total of $40.2 million per year;
WHEREAS, the City retained the Lawton Law Firm, P.C. to review the Company’s
rate request and make necessary rate recommendations to the City; and
WHEREAS, the Lawton Law Firm has recommended that the City deny the Company’s request to amend its Distribution Cost Recovery Factor.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. That the statement and findings set out in the preamble to this
ordinance are hereby in all things approved and adopted.
Section 2. The City of Huntsville hereby denies Entergy’s request to amend its Distribution Cost Recovery Factor in total.
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Section 3. The meeting at which this ordinance was approved was in all things conducted in strict compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government
Code Chapter 551.
Section 4. This ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED this _________ day of __________________, 2021.
_____________________________
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Agenda Item # 2k
Item/Subject: Consider adopting Resolution 2021-17 to reflect corrected information of the
application granting agency, grant program and application project title for OOG Grant Number
4324201; replacing Resolution 2021-05.
Initiating Department/Presenter: Finance
Presenter: Kristie R. Hadnot, Grants Manager
Recommended Motion: Move to adopt Resolution 2021-17 to reflect corrected information of the
application granting agency, grant program and application project title for OOG Grant Number
4324201; replacing Resolution 2021-05.
Strategic Initiative: Goal #7 - Public Safety - Provide safety and security for all citizens.
Discussion: On February 11, 2021, Staff submitted a formal grant application to the Office of the
Governor, Public Safety Office in response to the FY 2022 federal solicitation under the Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG). These federal funds were made available and
passed through to the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office - Criminal Justice Division (OOG –
CJD) for distribution and use in their FY2022 Criminal Justice Grant Program. The application
submitted was for the proposed purchase of eighty (80) Motorola APX 8000 digital radios for the
Huntsville Police Department. The proposed project cost is for $82,022.75.
On May 4, 2021, the Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGAC) Criminal Justice Advisory Committee
held a Priority Hearing to rank and recommend potential awardees for funding in the FY 2022 Criminal
Justice Program. The project for the Huntsville Police Department ranked #12 out of 38 applicants for
funding. HGAC’s recommendation for funding Huntsville Police Department’s project was
subsequently submitted to the OOG – CJD for final review and authorization for funding.
On October 1, 2021, the City’s application was still flagged as “Pending OOG Review” within the
OOG’s grant management system. Staff submitted an inquiry to the assigned OOG Grant Manager to
obtain status and received notification that the OOG was still reviewing applications. The OOG Grant
Manager also advised that their office would be submitting notice soon of official awards to
commence grant performance.
In addition to the status provided, the OOG noted that Resolution 2021-05 submitted in the original
application referenced the incorrect granting agency, grant program, and project title. To correct the
issue, OOG has allowed the City of Huntsville additional time to get a modified Resolution passed with
correct information to resubmit back to OOG in order to satisfy all program application requirements.
Previous Council Action: Resolution 2021-05 was passed by Council on February 2, 2021.
Financial Implications:
10/19/2021
Agenda Item: 2k
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Agenda Item # 2k
☒Item is not budgeted: When the grant is officially awarded, Staff will bring a Budget Amendment
to Council for approval at the appropriate time.
Approvals: ☒City Attorney ☒Director of Finance ☒City Manager
Associated Information:
•Resolution 2021-05
•Resolution 2021-17
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE
REPLACEMENT OF RESOLUTION 2021-05 WITH THE CURRENT RESOLUTION TO REFLECT CORRECT
INFORMATION OF APPLICATION SUBMITTED ON THE FY 2022 JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT
PROGRAM (JAG) TO HOUSTON – GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL (H-GAC) AND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE
DIVISION OF THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE (OOG – CJD) FOR DIGITAL HANDHELD RADIOS; 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 THIS GRANT
PROGRAM. WHEREAS the City desires to ensure the safety and well-being of all its citizens; and, WHEREAS the City of Huntsville requires the Huntsville Police Department to be charged with this task; and, WHEREAS it is necessary and in the best interest of the City to comply with all program requirements as outlined within Contract Number 4324201 of this grant program.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Huntsville, Texas, that: SECTION 1: Resolution 2021-05 be invalidated and replaced with the current Resolution to reflect the corrected information of the granting agency, grant program, and application project title. SECTION 2: The proposed grant application is for the purchase of eighty (80) digital handheld radios in the amount of $ 82,022.75 for the Huntsville Police Department. SECTION 3: The Mayor and City Council strongly support this application to address the safety and well-being needs of the Community. SECTION 4: The City agrees that in the event of loss or misuse of the Texas Criminal Justice Division funds, the City assures that the funds will be returned to the Texas Criminal Justice Division in full. SECTION 5: The City Council directs and designates the City Manager as the City’s Chief Executive as the authorized official and is given the power to apply for, accept, reject, alter or terminate the grant on behalf of the City.
PASSED AND APPROVED on this 19th day of October 2021. THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE __________ Andy Brauninger, Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: ________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Kristy Doll, City Secretary Leonard Schneider, City Attorney
Agenda Item # 2l
Item/Subject: Consider adopting Resolution 2021-16 designating The Huntsville Item as the official
newspaper for the City of Huntsville through Fiscal Year 2021-2022
Initiating Department/Presenter: City Secretary
Presenter: Kristy Doll, City Secretary
Recommended Motion: Move to adopt Resolution 2020-16 designating The Huntsville Item as the
official newspaper for the City of Huntsville through Fiscal Year 2021-2022, commencing October 1,
2021 budgeted in various funds.
Strategic Initiative: Goal #2 - Communications - Provide public information outreach efforts that
inform the public of City operations, accomplishments and policies and allows for citizens input on
matters of Council policy.
Discussion: The City Charter Section 4.13 requires Ordinance to be published in the official newspaper
and Texas Government Code Section 2051.044 outlines the criteria of an official newspaper. In order
to qualify to be the official newspaper, the newspaper must:
1)Must devote not less than 25 percent of its total column lineage to general interest items;
2)Must be published at least once per week;
3)Must be entered as second-class postal matter in the county where published; and
4)Must have been published regularly and continuously for at least 12 months before the
governmental entity or representative publishes notice.
staff recommendation that The Huntsville Item be designated as the City of Huntsville’s official
newspaper for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
Previous Council Action:
Financial Implications: ☒Item is budgeted: In various funds
Approvals: ☐City Attorney ☐Director of Finance ☐City Manager
Associated Information:
•Resolution No. 2021-28
10/5/21 Agenda
Item: 2l
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS DESIGNATING AN OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE FOR PERIOD COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2021 AND CONTINUING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2022.
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that The Huntsville Item is a paper of general circulation within
the City of Huntsville; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that The Huntsville Item:
(I)devotes not less than 25% of its total column lineage to general interest items;
(2)is published at least once each week;
(3)is entered as 2nd class postal matter in the county where published; and(4)has been published regularly and continuously for at least 12 months before the
governmental entity or representative publishes notice; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that The Huntsville Item is a publication that meets all of the
criteria legally required of an officially designated newspaper for the City of
Huntsville.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS:
That:
(1)The Huntsville Item is designated as the official newspaper for the City of Huntsville for
period commencing October 1, 2021 and continuing through September 30, 2022.
(2)The Mayor is authorized and directed to execute a contract with The Huntsville Item
establishing the applicable rates for publication of City notices.
(3)Until September 30, 2022, the City of Huntsville shall continue to publish in the Huntsville
Item each ordinance, notice or other matter required to be published by law.(4)This resolution is effective immediately upon passage.
PASSED, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED this 19th day of October 2021.
THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE
___________________________________ Andy Brauninger, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________ __________________________________ Kristy Doll, City Secretary Leonard Schneider, City Attorney
Agenda Item # 2m
Item/Subject: Consider authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Olson and
Olson, LLP to provide legal services to the City in connection with the 2020 redistricting of the City’s
single member wards.
Initiating Department/Presenter: City Manager
Presenter: Aron Kulhavy, City Manager
Recommended Motion: Move to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Olson
and Olson, LLP to provide legal services to the City in connection with the 2020 redistricting of the City’s
single member wards.
Strategic Initiative: Goal #5 - Resource Development - Enhance the quality of life for citizens,
businesses and visitors by leveraging the human and fiscal resources available to the community.
Discussion: Every 10 years, after the decennial census, the City must review its boundaries for the
single-member wards as part of the redistricting process. The two primary requirements governing
redistricting are that each district have equal or nearly equal populations and a requirement that each
district has neither the purpose nor the effect of denying or abridging the right to vote on the basis of
color, race, or language group. The prison population is excluded from the total population numbers
when considering the proposed districts for Huntsville.
The attached engagement letter from Olson and Olson, LLP details the services they will provide in
assisting the City with the redistricting process. The firm is also working with Walker County, and
coordination between the City and the County will reduce the effort and thereby the fees associated
with this process. The City will provide the GIS maps and census data to Olson and Olson, and the firm
will provide the legal guidance necessary to complete the redistricting process. Draft maps will be
prepared and provided to the public for review before final consideration by the Council for adoption.
The estimate fee for this service is $15,000 and is included in this fiscal year’s budget. According to the
Charter, the City Council must approve the hiring of any attorneys to assist the City Attorney, therefore
this item is brought before the Council for consideration.
Previous Council Action: The Council held a first reading on this item at their October 5th, 2021 meeting.
Financial Implications: ☒Item is budgeted: 101-112-55070 In the amount of $15,000
Approvals: ☒City Attorney ☐Director of Finance ☒City Manager
Associated Information:
•Engagement Letter from Olson and Olson
10/19/21
Agenda Item: 2m
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
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October 5, 2021
Aron Kulhavy, City Manager Via email: akulhavy@huntsvilletx.gov City of Huntsville 1212 Avenue M Huntsville, Texas 77340
Re: Legal representation of the City in connection with redistricting.
Dear Mr. Kulhavy:
At your request, the law firm of Olson & Olson, L.L.P. (the “Firm”) will provide legal services to the City regarding the 2020 redistricting of the city single-member districts (‘Wards”) under the terms and conditions set out in this engagement letter (the “Engagement Letter”), and as may be further specified in connection in specific assignments that the City may make to the Firm.
1.Fees for the Firm’s Services.
The fees for the Firm’s services will be determined by the actual time expended by our lawyers and other professional staff in providing such services. The hourly rates shall be as provided in Exhibit “A” attached.
The Firm will bill the City monthly as the services are performed. The City will also be responsible for reimbursing the Firm for all reasonable and necessary expenses incurred by the Firm on the City’s behalf, including fees for the services of court reporters, court filing fees, copying services, and similar expenses. The Firm will provide the City with a monthly invoice detailing the services performed and the expenses incurred. The City will be responsible for paying those invoices within 30 days of receipt.
The Firm will maintain contemporaneous records of the time devoted to the City’s work, including conferences (both in person and over the telephone), negotiations, factual and legal research and analysis, document preparation and revision, travel on the City’s behalf, and other related matters. The Firm will record and bill time in units of one-tenth of an hour.
Aron Kulhavy City of Huntsville Engagement Letter October 5, 2021 Page 2
2.Scope of Services.
As you are aware, Walker County has also engaged our firm to assist in the redistricting of the County Commissioner districts. We expect that the City and County can review the 2020 census date for accuracy and assist in determination whether redistricting of the City’s wards are required. We believe that it is likely that the City and County staff can provide the census date and mapping necessary to accomplish redistricting. If not, we may employ a GIS technician to assist in the redistricting process. We agree to provide the legal guidance necessary to complete and implement the City’s redistricting requirement identified by the 2020 census and County redistricting process.
3.Professional Liability Insurance.
The Firm agrees to maintain professional liability insurance coverage, at all times, for the services it provides to the City under this Engagement Letter.
4.Termination.
The City may terminate this engagement at any time, and payment will only be required for services performed and expenses incurred prior to the date of termination. Provided, however, if the Firm is representing the City in litigation that is ongoing at the time of termination, termination shall not be effective until the City has designated another lawyer or law firm to replace the Firm, in representing the City's interests. Upon termination, the Firm will immediately make its files on such matter available to the City or any other person that the City may designate.
5.Choice of law.
All rights and obligations arising under this Engagement Letter shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas, with venue in Walker County, Texas.
6.Cooperation and communication.
The Firm agrees it will keep the City fully advised of all significant developments and will provide the City such written reports on the status of the matters it is handling as may be requested by the City. The City agrees to cooperate fully with the Firm in connection with the Firm’s provision of legal services, and to promptly provide all material information known or available to the City that is necessary to the Firm’s legal representation of the City. The City agrees to keep the Firm informed on a timely basis of all developments relating to the representation
Aron Kulhavy City of Huntsville Engagement Letter October 5, 2021 Page 3
that are or might be important. The City agrees to attend meetings, conferences and proceedings when it is reasonable to do so.
7.File retention policy.
The Firm will maintain its own files, including lawyer work product, pertaining to the representation of the City but it will remain the City’s responsibility to maintain such originals or copies of documents as are necessary to meet the City’s legal obligations and management needs. The Firm will, at the City’s reasonable request, provide copies of any documents that it retains, to the extent such documents have not been discarded in accordance with the Firm’s document retention policies.
8.Texas Lawyer’s Creed and Attorney Complaint Information
Attached as Exhibit “B” is a copy of the Texas Lawyer’s Creed. The Firm encourages its lawyers to practice law in a professional and responsible manner as outlined in the Creed.
A brochure entitled “Attorney Complaint Information” is available at our offices and upon request. A client that has any questions about the State Bar’s disciplinary process should call the Office of the General Counsel of the State Bar of Texas at 1-800-932-1900.
Sincerely, OLSON & OLSON, L.L.P.
/s/ Scott Bounds Scott Bounds Senior Counsel ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit A Hourly Rates Exhibit B Texas Lawyer’s Creed
ACCEPTED:
CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS
Date: Aron Kulhavy, City Manager
Leonard Schneider, City Attorney lschneider@lilesparker.com
EXHIBIT A
Scott Bounds $250.00/hr
Katie Rutherford $200/hr
Paralegals $110/hr
OLSON & OLSON, L.L.P. BILLING RATES
ATTORNEY RATES
EXHIBIT B
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I am a lawyer. I am entrusted by the People of Texas to preserve and improve our legal system. I am licensed by the Supreme Court of Texas. I must therefore abide by the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct, but I know that professionalism requires more than merely avoiding the violation of laws and rules. I am committed to this creed for no other reason than it is right.
Our Legal System
A lawyer owes to the administration of justice personal dignity, integrity, and independence. A lawyer should always adhere to the highest principles of professionalism.
1.I am passionately proud of my profession. Therefore, “My word is mybond.”
2.I am responsible to assure that all persons have access to competentrepresentation regardless of wealth or position in life.
3.I commit myself to an adequate and effective pro bono program.
4.I am obligated to educate my clients, the public, and other lawyersregarding the spirit and letter of this Creed.
5.I will always be conscious of my duty to the judicial system.
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6.I will not knowingly misrepresent, mischaracterize, misquote or miscitefacts or authorities to gain an advantage.
7.I will respect the rulings of the Court.
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Agenda Item # 3a
Item/Subject: Consider the purchase of FY 2022 vehicles, from multiple vendors, authorizing the City
Manager to award the contract.
Initiating Department/Presenter: Public Works
Presenter: Brent S. Sherrod, P.E., Public Works Director
Recommended Motion: Move to waive the requirement for readings on two separate days and move
to authorize the City Manager to purchase FY 2022 vehicles from multiple vendors, in the total amount
of $ 1,638,860.68 to include all fees and authorize the City Manager to award the contract.
Strategic Initiative: Goal #4 - Infrastructure - Ensure the quality of the City utilities, transportation and
physical structures so that the City’s core services can be provided in an effective and efficient manner.
Discussion: Each year, the City’s vehicle fleet is assessed by the Fleet Manager for normal maintenance
and overall condition. Each fleet asset is assigned an expected life condition, with police vehicles rated
on a 6-7-year life expectancy and general City fleet rated on 12-year life expectancy. These assessments
formulate the Fleet Replacement Schedule for each subject budget year and has yielded (21)
replacement vehicles for FY 2022. The vehicle requirements for FY 2022 are denoted on the attached
Vehicle Purchase Summary spreadsheet, and include:
-one (1) Autocar ACX64 Commercial front load with Heil Body for Solid Waste. (Chastang Bayou
City Autocar).
-one (1) Western Star with Peterson Grapple Roll off for Solid Waste. (Bryan Freightliner).
-one (1) Western Star with Stella roll off bed for Solid Waste. (Bryan Freightliner) Decision
Package.
-one (1) Freightliner with Elgin Crosswind Street Sweeper. (Kinloch Equipment).
-eight (8) Ford Explorer Police Package SUVs (6) for HPD Patrol, (1) for City Marshall and (1) for
School Resource Officer (SRO) (Silsbee Ford).
-one (1) Chevrolet 1500 2WD Double Cab pickup for Building Inspections Decision Package
(Wiesner Huntsville).
-one (1) Ford F250 2WD Extended Cab pickup for Parks (Boerne Ford).
-two (2) Chevrolet 3500 Crew Cab DRW, LWB with service bed and ladder rack for Water
(Wiesner Huntsville) One is a Decision Package.
-two (2) Ford F250 Crew Cab LWB (1) for Street Dept, and (1) Parks (Red McCombs Ford).
-one (1) Ford F150 Crew Cab pickup for HPD (Boerne Ford).
-one (1) Ford F250 4WD Regular Cab pickup for Streets (Red McCombs Ford).
-one (1) Ford F250 2WD Regular Cab pickup for Water (Boerne Ford).
The sellers for each of the subject units are identified by the green highlighted items in the attached
summary. The Budget amount shown in the summary includes the budget amendments for the Street
Sweeper and Heavy Trash Truck which are being considered in the Consent Agenda items at this
meeting.
10/19/2021
Agenda Item: 3a
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Agenda Item # 3a
Fleet and Purchasing staff have obtained vehicle pricing worksheets from (1) local vender and two (2)
regional cooperative contract award holders to assure competitive and advantageous pricing for the
City’s vehicle requirements.
The Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Buy board program has historically afforded Texas
municipalities a sound purchasing position given the competitive vehicle pricing available under the
program. This cooperative contract meets all requirements of Texas Local Government Code 252
pursuant to competitive bidding by Texas municipalities.
Fleet and Purchasing staff have evaluated the vehicle pricing worksheets received to determine (from
among Ford and Chevrolet) the best value to the City when considering price, critical
options/equipment availability and cost, and warranty coverage/term.
Some prices are subject to change 10/31/2021, so we would like to wave the second reading to insure
the prices.
Previous Council Action: None
Financial Implications: ☒Item is budgeted: 306-379-69040 In the amount of $ $1,638,860.68 (Includes Buy board Fees)
Approvals: ☐City Attorney ☒Director of Finance ☒City Manager
2022 Vehicle Purchase Chastang Bayou Bryan Kinlock Grapevine Boerne Wiesner Red McCombs Silsbee
Budget City AutoCar Frightliner Equipment Dodge Ford Huntsville Ford Fleet Group Ford Over/Under Total
Cost Cost Cost Cost Cost Cost Cost Cost Budget Cost
373-1720 Autocar/Heil Front Load 365,000.00$ 364,052.00$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ (948.00)$ 364,052.00$
375-818 Heavy Trash Truck 251,527.00$ 251,527.00$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 251,527.00$
Dec. Pack Roll Off Truck 166,800.00$ 165,100.00$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ (1,700.00)$ 165,100.00$
382-383 Street Sweeper 269,718.00$ -$ 269,718.00$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 269,718.00$
551-1403 Ford Explorer PPV 36,840.00$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 35,737.71$ (1,102.29)$ 35,737.71$
551-1601 Ford Explorer PPV 36,840.00$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 35,737.71$ (1,102.29)$ 35,737.71$
551-1602 Ford Explorer PPV 36,840.00$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 35,737.71$ (1,102.29)$ 35,737.71$
551-1603 Ford Explorer PPV 36,840.00$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 35,737.71$ (1,102.29)$ 35,737.71$
551-1604 Ford Explorer PPV 36,840.00$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 35,737.71$ (1,102.29)$ 35,737.71$
551-1605 Ford Explorer PPV 36,840.00$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 35,737.71$ (1,102.29)$ 35,737.71$
551-1318 Ford Explorer PPV (City Marshal)36,840.00$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 35,737.71$ (1,102.29)$ 35,737.71$
555-1315 Ford Explorer SRO 36,840.00$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 35,737.71$ (1,102.29)$ 35,737.71$
Dec. Pack Chevy 1500 Double cab 2WD 35,000.00$ -$ -$ 31,105.00$ 29,065.00$ 28,420.00$ 34,704.00$ -$ (6,580.00)$ 28,420.00$
460-1229 Ford F250 Ext Cab 2WD 30,820.00$ -$ -$ -$ 31,640.00$ 32,582.00$ 32,379.00$ -$ 820.00$ 31,640.00$
Dec. PacK Chevy 3500 DRW Crew Cab Work Bed 2WD 44,000.00$ -$ -$ 44,997.00$ 47,465.00$ 44,100.00$ 47,822.00$ -$ 100.00$ 44,100.00$
362-1228 Chevy 3500 DRW Crew Cab Work Bed 2WD 43,000.00$ -$ -$ 44,997.00$ 47,465.00$ 44,100.00$ 47,822.00$ -$ 1,100.00$ 44,100.00$
323-1217 Ford F250 Crew Cab 2WD 31,500.00$ -$ -$ 36,173.00$ 33,105.00$ 34,485.00$ 32,769.00$ -$ 1,269.00$ 32,769.00$
422-1236 Ford F250 Crew Cab 2WD 31,500.00$ -$ -$ 36,173.00$ 33,105.00$ 34,485.00$ 32,769.00$ -$ 1,269.00$ 32,769.00$
551-1252 Ford F150 Chevy Crew Cab Free Color 2WD 29,170.00$ -$ -$ 35,698.00$ 29,065.00$ 30,626.00$ 34,904.00$ -$ (105.00)$ 29,065.00$
323-481 Ford F250 Reg Cab 4WD 32,120.00$ -$ -$ 38,441.00$ 29,405.00$ 31,805.00$ 31,669.00$ -$ (2,715.00)$ 29,405.00$
362-482 Ford F250 Reg Cab 2WD 29,920.00$ -$ -$ 35,895.00$ 31,895.00$ 37,402.00$ 29,494.00$ -$ (426.00)$ 29,494.00$
1,654,795.00$ 364,052.00$ 416,627.00$ 269,718.00$ 303,479.00$ 312,210.00$ 318,005.00$ 324,332.00$ 285,901.68$ (16,734.32)$ Vehicle Total
Budget Number Buy Board /HGAC Fee 800.00$ 1,638,060.68$
Perferred Vender Under /Over Budget (16,734.32)$
Total cost Budget Number 1,654,795.00$
Vender Vehicle Total 1,638,060.68$
Buy Board/Hgac FEE Buy Board Fee 800.00$
Vehicle Total Total cost 1,638,860.68$
Decision Package
Under Budget/Over Budget
Agenda Item # 3b
Item/Subject: First Reading Consider adoption of Resolution 2021-18 to revise the City of Huntsville’s
2040 Comprehensive Plan’s Future Land Use Map as a guide for future growth and development as
recommended by the Planning Commission.
Initiating Department/Presenter: Development Services
Presenter: Kevin Byal, Director of Development Services
Recommended Motion: Motion to approve Resolution 2021-18 to revise the City of Huntsville’s 2040
Comprehensive Plan’s Future Land Use Map as a guide for future growth and development as
recommended by the Planning Commission.
Strategic Initiative: Goal #1 - City Appearance - Provide policies, amenities, and events that enhance
the City’s already beautiful and historic natural environment.
Discussion: At the August 5, 2021, Planning Commission meeting, the Commission was presented with
the final review of the City of Huntsville’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan update which includes the Future
Land Use map.
The Commission had expressed interest in a portion of the G.A. White subdivision as it was shown as
commercial on the proposed future land use map. The area is generally located on the north side of
11th Street between Normal Park Drive on the east, Hickory Drive on the west and south of Cedar Drive.
The Planning Commission voiced concern that the map was changing the residential area to commercial
therefore recommended that the future land use map be updated to reflect the current residential land
use. Subsequently, with this revision, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the 2040
Comprehensive Plan update.
On September 7, 2021, the City Council was presented with resolution 2021-14 and adopted the 2040
Comprehensive Plan update with the Planning Commission’s recommendations, including the map
revision. Immediately following the meeting, property owners in the affected area expressed concern
about the map revision as they had gone through the process to have the Development District
designation changed on their properties from Neighborhood Conservation (NC) to Management (M)
with the intent to redevelop the properties as commercial.
To be certain that the Planning Commission had all the information that they needed to be informed of
the results of this change, staff brought this portion of the map back to the Planning Commission for
discussion and consideration at the October 7, 2021, Planning Commission meeting. After reviewing
Development District changes that have been approved in this area over the past 4 years and the fact
that the future land use map is not a prediction of future land use and is not a zoning map but rather a
tool to help developers and staff practically guide future development, the Planning Commission voted
4 to 1 in favor of changing the map back to reflect the future land use in this area as commercial.
10/19/21
Agenda Item: 3b
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Agenda Item # 3b
Previous Council Action: On September 7, 2021, the City Council approved resolution 2021-14 adopting
the 2040 Comprehensive Plan update with the Planning Commission’s recommendations, including the
map revision
Financial Implications: ☒ There is no financial impact associated with this item.
Approvals: ☐City Attorney ☐Director of Finance ☒City Manager
Associated Information:
•Resolution 2021-18
•Future Use Land Map Commercial
•Future Use Land Map Residential
•Exhibit A
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING MAP REVISIONS TO THE HUNTSVILLE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2040 AS RECOMMENED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed revisions to the comprehensive plan future use land map and on October 7, 2021, recommended its approval;
WHEREAS, City Council finds the Huntsville Comprehensive Plan 2040 future use land map to be beneficial to the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of the community; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS THAT, the Huntsville Comprehensive Plan 2040 future land use map, a copy of which is attached to the original of this Resolution as Exhibit “A” and incorporated
herein as if set out verbatim, is hereby adopted as a planning tool in the City of Huntsville, Texas.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the ____ day of ____________ 2021.
THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE
___________________________________ Andy Brauninger, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________ __________________________________
Kristy Doll, City Secretary Leonard Schneider, City Attorney
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26. Fire Station #227. Sam Houston State University Police28. Fire Station #1
17. Aquatic Center Building #218. Wynne Home19. Police Department20. Walker County Courthouse21. City Hall22. Library23. Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice Huntsville Unit24. Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice Director's Office25. Sam Houston State University
Landmarks Shown on Map8. Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice Wynne Unit9. Warehouse10. Garage11. Fire Station #312. Service Center13. Server Building14. Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice Byrd Unit15. Fire Station #416. Aquatic Center Building #1
A comprehensive plan shall not constitute zoning regulations or establish zoning district boundaries.
NOTE:
EXHIBIT A
Future Land Use Commercial
Future Land Use Residential
This would be General Residential, (with exception of SE corner of 11th and
Normal Park –1022 Normal Park Drive, which is Commercial).
Agenda Item # 3c
Item/Subject: Consider approving the Conditional Use Permit Application for a Commercial Car
Wash to be developed on property located at 1020 Pear Drive.
Initiating Department/Presenter: Development Services
Presenter: Armon Irones, City Planner
Recommended Motion: Move to approve Conditional Use Permit Application 02-2021, allowing a
Commercial Car Wash to be developed on property located at 1020 Pear Drive, in accordance with
the conditions of the draft letter of approval as recommended by the Planning Commission.
Strategic Initiative: Goal #3 - Economic Development - Promote and enhance a strong and diverse
economy.
Discussion: On October 7, 2021, following a public hearing, the Planning Commission voted
unanimously to recommend approval of Conditional Use Permit 02-2021 as detailed in the attached
DRAFT Letter of Conditional Approval. This document places conditions on the development to
mitigate possible nuisance effects of the development on surrounding properties and on the
development of one of the primary corridors leading into the City. The applicant has agreed to
the conditions recommended by the Planning Commission. The development will also be subject
to all applicable provisions of the Development Code, Engineering design criteria and all other
building codes.
During the public hearing portion of the Planning Commission meeting, 6 people spoke in favor
of the project, and no one spoke in opposition.
Previous Council Action: None
Financial Implications: ☒ There is no financial impact associated with this item.
Approvals: ☐City Attorney ☐Director of Finance ☒City Manager
Associated Information:
•Draft Letter of Approval
•Staff Disscussion Form
•Vicinity map by staff
•Application and Site Plan (Supplied by Applicant)
10/19/21
Agenda Item: 3c
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
448 SH 75 N ˑ Huntsville, TX 77320‐1118 ˑ 936‐294‐5700 ˑ 936‐294‐5701 fax ˑ www.huntsvilletx.gov
Our vision for the City of Huntsville is a community that is beautiful, historic, culturally
diverse, affordable, safe, and well planned with great opportunity for our citizens.
Huntsville
October 4, 2021
Mr. Ronnie Corbin
3308 Preston Road, Suite 350-103
Plano, TX 75093
Re: CUP Application, Carwash, 1020 Pear Drive
Dear Mr. Corbin,
In observation of the requirements of the City Development Code, the City of Huntsville City
Council’s consideration of Conditional Use Permit 02-2021 is subject to the following conditions:
1.A vegetative buffer shall be installed around the outer perimeter of the development to
provide a sound buffer and visually screen it from other properties and/or public rights-of-
way adjacent to residential properties. The vegetative buffer shall be a minimum of six (6)
feet high and must be maintained in perpetuity. Fencing may also be incorporated to
achieve the desired buffer. The fence must be constructed of wood, brick, split-face block,
or any combination of these or similar materials that create an effective sound/visual
screen.
2.Incorporated into the required sound/visual buffer on the perimeter of the development,
tree planting shall be as follows:
a.A minimum of one (1) 15-gallon tree shall be planted at a maximum spacing of
twenty (20)-foot intervals within five (5) feet of the required property line.
b.Variations in the tree planting requirements in setback areas may be permitted in
effective use with existing trees and vegetation to provide an adequate landscaped
buffer between the development and adjoining ROW’s with residential homes.
3.Landscape Maintenance/Terms. All plants and trees shall be maintained in a healthy and
thriving condition. Initially, it shall be the responsibility of the developer to maintain (water
and weed) all landscaping until such time as the property is occupied by reason of lease or
purchase, at which time the responsibility for such maintenance shall be transferred to the
new property owner. All landscaping and irrigation shall be located on the subject property.
Landscaping installed for the purpose of screening the facility may not be located in the
public Right-of-Way.
4.All public/private utility, electric, gas, cable television and telephone lines shall be installed
underground.
5.A sidewalk shall be provided along all Road frontage of the property.
C I T Y O F
Incorporated in 1845 under the Republic of Texas
448 SH 75 N ˑ Huntsville, TX 77320‐1118 ˑ 936‐294‐5700 ˑ 936‐294‐5701 fax ˑ www.huntsvilletx.gov
Our vision for the City of Huntsville is a community that is beautiful, historic, culturally
diverse, affordable, safe, and well planned with great opportunity for our citizens.
6.Photometric Lighting Plan. Any site lighting used on the property shall be shielded and/or
directed away from adjacent properties. Security lighting shall not infringe on adjacent
properties. Use of lowest wattage and highest energy efficiency fixture available is
required. Photometric light plan shall be submitted to and approved by the City Building
Official.
7.Driveway access to the development shall only enter and exit the property from 11th Street,
Pear Drive where shown on the site plan, and/or Hickory Drive. No access shall be allowed
off Cedar Drive.
8.Hours of operation shall be with 7:30am to 8:00pm Monday through Saturday and 9:00am
to 6:00pm on Sunday.
9.Compliance with all other applicable provisions of the City of Huntsville Development
Code shall be implemented as part of this development.
Please make note of the following excerpt from the Development Code, Section 12.809 Lapse of
Approval.
12.809.A An approved conditional use application will lapse and have no further
effect 18 months after it is approved by the City Council, unless:
1.A building permit has been issued (if required);
2.A certificate of occupancy has been issued; or
3.The conditional use has been lawfully established.
12.809.B The City Council is authorized to extend the expiration period for good
cause on up to 2 separate occasions, by up to one year each. Requests for
extensions must be submitted to the City Planner and forwarded to the City
Council for a final decision.
12.809.C A conditional use also lapses upon revocation of a building permit or a
certificate of occupancy for violations of conditions of approval or upon
expiration of a building permit to carry out the work authorized by the
conditional use approval.
This letter is your authorization to proceed with the required permitting for the project. If we may
be of further service to you, please do not hesitate to contact us at 936-294-5782.
Respectfully,
Armon Irones
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PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA ITEM DISCUSSION FORM
Prepared by: Armon Irones, City Planner Charles Young, Planner
MEETING DATE: October 7, 2021
SUBJECT: Proposed Development of a Commercial Car Wash
TYPE OF REVIEW: Conditional Use Permit
Applicant: Ronnie Corbin
LOCATION: 1020 Pear Drive
FACTS, CODE REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS
With the adoption of the updated Development Code, effective date of August 31,
2015, additional measures were placed in the code to protect the character and
growth of the City from potential nuisance land uses at the request of the
Planning Commission and City Council. The Development Code states that certain nuisance uses may be made appropriate through the additional scrutiny
of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP).
The applicant, Ronnie Corbin is proposing to develop a Commercial Car Wash
on property located at 1020 Pear Drive at the northwest intersection of Pear
Drive and 11th Street. The subject property is approximately 1.62 acres in size
and is located in the Management (M) District.
The subject property currently has a single-family home on it that will be demolished. The commercial car wash will have a conveyor car wash tunnel that
will be approximately 132’ in length and is proposing to have 27 self-serving
vacuum bays for customers to clean their vehicles on their own.
Adequate parking, traffic, and vehicle stacking lanes for the car wash could become issues, especially since that section of 11th Street has become a traffic
hotspot. Water and sanitary sewer service are available for the proposed
development. Civil plans have been submitted to the City’s Engineering
Department for review and must be approved prior to construction.
In the Huntsville Comprehensive Plan 2040 that was recently adopted by City
Council there are three (3) goals listed under Land Use and Development Goals.
Goal LUD 1: A land use allocation and pattern that supports Huntsville’s key focuses of increasing quality housing supply, economic development
opportunities, and quality of life, while maintaining its “small town” and semi-rural feel.
Goal LUD 2: Revitalized high-profile corridors and continued focus on downtown, providing increased retail and entertainment options within the city.
Goal LUD 3: Focused growth within the city, promoting fiscal sustainability
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The 11th Street corridor has become a high traffic area lined with retail and
commercial uses. The lots along the west portion of Pear Drive and the east
portion of Hickory Drive until the intersection of Cedar Drive are Management
District. The further north the lots are away from 11th Street is where the
concentration of Neighborhood Conservation lots are located.
To date, the City has not received any calls or emails from property owners that
are within 300’ of the proposed development.
The attached Letter of Conditional Approval provides draft conditions that would serve to mitigate possible nuisance effects of the development on
surrounding properties. These conditions are intended to address noise, intrusive
lighting, maintenance, visual clutter, and parking concerns, etc.
CUP Process
The requirements for the review and approval of a Conditional Use Permit are defined in Article 10: Development Review and Approval Procedures, Section
12.800 Conditional Uses, Development Code, effective date of August 31, 2015.
Simply stated the procedure for a Conditional Use Permit is as follows:
Planning staff review application and prepare report and staff
recommendation for the Planning Commission prior to the public
hearing on the conditional use permit application.
Planning Commission must hold a public hearing on the proposed
conditional use. Commission must then act, by simple majority vote,
to recommend approval, approval with conditions, or denial of therequest and convey its recommendation to City Council.
Final action on the conditional use permit is by City Council after
receiving the Planning Commission recommendation on the matter.
City Council must hold a public hearing and then act to approve,
approve the proposed amendment with conditions, or deny the
proposed conditional use. City Council may also remand theproposed conditional use application to the Planning Commission for
further consideration. The conditional use permit application may be
approved by simple majority.
There are additional provisions for lapses in, transferability of, and amendments to approved Conditional Use Permits in the code. Please refer to Section 12.800
of the Development Code for additional details.
In reviewing an application for a CUP, Section 12.808 of the Development Code
states the following:
No conditional use may be recommended for approval or approved unless the respective review or decision-making body determines that evidence
has been submitted to support each of the following conclusions:
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•That the proposed use is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
•That adequate utilities, roads, drainage and other necessary
infrastructure facilities and public services are or will be available to serve
proposed use; and
•That the proposed use will not be detrimental to the health, safety, or
general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity or be
injurious to property values or improvements in the vicinity.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
The 11th Street corridor is one of the primary corridors leading into and through
the city. The subject site is positioned in a transitional area on 11th Street where commercial and retail uses are occurring along the north and south side of the
street. IH 45 is located to the west of this area and recently there were two lots
that were granted a Development District use change from the Planning
Commission from Neighborhood Conservation to Management District. The
surrounding long-established single-family residential uses along 11th Street are changing to more commercial uses due to several factors such as the close
proximity of IH 45, 11th Street being a primary arterial, and the lack of owner-
occupied homes along the corridor.
Staff finds that the proposed use will not be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity greater than any
other use allowed by right in the Management Development District. Possible injurious effects on surrounding property value may be mitigated by the
conditions of approval included in the draft Letter of Conditional Approval
because the proposed conditions would provide sufficient improvements and buffering to create a safe and attractive environment for continued development
of the 11th Street corridor.
Due to this, staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit, with the
conditions outlined in the Letter of Conditional Approval.
ATTACHMENTS
o Application
o Vicinity map by staff
o Attached Letter of Conditional Approval
Subject Property
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Agenda Item # 3d
Item/Subject: Consider adoption of Ordinance 2021-35 to change the Development District
Classification for 1021 Oak Drive and 2650 11th Street located in the G.A. White Subdivision from
Neighborhood Conservation to Management, first reading.
Initiating Department/Presenter: Development Services
Presenter: Armon Irones, City Planner
Recommended Motion: First reading.
Strategic Initiative: Goal #3 - Economic Development - Promote and enhance a strong and diverse
economy.
Discussion: DunnCo Properties, Ltd. Enterprises, LLC, the owners of 1021 Oak Drive and 2650 11th Street
within the G.A. White Subdivision submitted an application to amend the Development District Map to
change the current Development District Classification from Neighborhood Conservation to
Management. These properties are bounded by 2640 11th Street to the east, 11th Street to the south,
Oak Drive to the west, and 1015 Oak Drive to the north.
A public hearing and consideration for the two properties were on the September 16, 2021, Planning
Commission meeting agenda. During the public hearing one person spoke in support of the
Development District application request, one person came and spoke because they wanted
information regarding the Development District change, and three citizens spoke in opposition to the
request. The Commission voted 4 to 2 in favor of recommending approval of the Development Map
Amendment to change the subject property from Neighborhood Conservation to Management.
Minutes from the Planning Commission meeting are attached to this agenda item along with the other
documents submitted to the Planning Commission in their meeting packet for the cases.
Previous Council Action: In February 2017, the Council held a public hearing and first reading on a
request to reclassify only Block 3 of the G. A. Subdivision from Neighborhood Conservation to
Management. This case was initiated by an application from all the owners of property within the Block.
The submitted petition in opposition to the proposed change was determined to not be valid. The City
Council approved the ordinance to amend the Development District Map for Block 3 by a vote of 6–2.
In July 2018, the Council held a public hearing and first reading on a request to reclassify a portion of
Block 7 of the G. A. Subdivision from Neighborhood Conservation to Management. This case was
initiated by an application from the owners of properties within the Block. The City Council approved
the ordinance to amend the Development District Map for Block 3 by a vote of 6–1.
10/19/21
Agenda Item: 3d
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Agenda Item # 3d
Financial Implications: ☒ There is no financial impact associated with this item.
Approvals: ☒City Attorney ☐Director of Finance ☒City Manager
Associated Information:
•Ordinance 2021-35
•9/16/21 Development District Application
•Planning Commission Discussion Forms
•9/16/21 Vicinity Map
•City of Huntsville Development District Map
Agenda Item # 3d
ORDINANCE NO. 2021-35
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS, AMENDING THE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS TO CHANGE THE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FOR A
PORTION OF BLOCK 7 OF THE G.A. WHITE SUBDIVISION, FROM NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION TO MANAGEMENT.
WHEREAS the City Council of the City of Huntsville, Texas, has adopted an Official Development District Map and attendant regulations for the City which, in
accordance with the Comprehensive Plan, was designed to control the density of
population to the end that congestion may be lessened in public streets and that the public health, safety, convenience and general welfare is promoted in accordance with Chapter 211, Municipal Zoning Authority of the Texas Local Government Code; and
WHEREAS the Development Code of the City of Huntsville provides for the amendment of the Official Development Map; and
WHEREAS after public notice, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on September 16,
2021, to consider comments of the public regarding the adoption of the amendment
to the Development District Map; and
WHEREAS the Planning Commission has studied and evaluated the request and the report prepared by City Staff; and
WHEREAS the Planning Commission has considered the comments of the public presented at the public hearing and has prepared a report for this Council of its conclusions and recommendations;
WHEREAS after public notice, City Council held a public hearing and first reading on October
19, 2021, to consider comments from the public regarding the adoption of amendments to the Official Development District Map; and
WHEREAS the City Council has studied and evaluated the request, the report prepared by City
staff and the recommendations by the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS the City has updated the map to reflect the amended area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS, that:
SECTION 1: The Official Development District Map of the City of Huntsville, as provided in Section 2.200 of the City’s Development Code, is amended to change the development district classification for a portion of block 7 of the G.A. White subdivision, from neighborhood
conservation to management and City Staff is directed to make such change.
Agenda Item # 3d
SECTION 2: The newly amended Official Development District Map is adopted and shall
supersede the prior Official Development District Map.
SECTION 3: The City Secretary is hereby directed to cause the caption of this Ordinance to be published at least twice within ten days of final passage. This ordinance shall take effect ten (10) days after the date of final passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS ________________ DAY OF _______________ 2021.
THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE
__________________________
Andy Brauninger, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________ ____________________________
Kristy Doll, City Secretary Leonard Schneider, City Attorney
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Development District Map Amendment Application
City of Huntsville | 448 State Highway 75 North| Huntsville, TX 77320 | 936-294-5782
Applicant Information – As authorized by the property owner(s)
Name
Mailing Address City State Zip Code
Phone Number Alternate Phone Number
E-mail:
I hereby submit this request for the below amendment to the Official Development District Map of the City of Huntsville.
Signature Date
Property Owner Information [If more than one property owner, check & attach a separate page listing all owners]
By signing below, I acknowledge that I am the rightful owner of the property proposed for redistricting; and, if different, I authorize the “Applicant”
to serve as my agent for matters pertaining to this application.
Name
Mailing Address City State Zip Code
Phone Number Alternate Phone Number
Signature Date
Proposed Location for Development Redistricting
Address or general location of the proposed Development Redistricting. (Staff will assist with providing maps.)
District Classification Change
Present Classification Downtown Management Neighborhood Conservation Planned Development
Proposed Classification Downtown Management Neighborhood Conservation Planned Development
Fees Public Hearing
$300.00 Application Fee Public hearings are required for this request. City staff will complete all the requirements
of the public hearing notice process.
For Staff Use Only
Received By and Date:Fee Paid:Planning Commission Date:City Council Date:Outcome:
Patrick N. Dunn
10318 Lake Road, A103 Houston TX 77070
281-370-6687 832-276-3677
pdunn@dunnco.co
8/20/21
DunnCo Properties, Ltd.
10318 Lake Road, A103 Houston TX 77070
281-370-6687 832-276-3677
8/20/21
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1021 Oak Dr., Huntsville, TX
Additional Information
Please provide any additional information pertinent to the City’s decision for this rezoning request. You may
attach additional sheets as necessary.
We propose to convert residential use to retail use. We have had several clients indicate desire to locate in
section of 11th Street and there is no existing improvements that fit there requirements. We feel this
frontage along 11th Street is well suited for a retail use.
Signature
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Development District Map Amendment Application
City of Huntsville | 448 State Highway 75 North| Huntsville, TX 77320 | 936-294-5782
Applicant Information – As authorized by the property owner(s)
Name
Mailing Address City State Zip Code
Phone Number Alternate Phone Number
E-mail:
I hereby submit this request for the below amendment to the Official Development District Map of the City of Huntsville.
Signature Date
Property Owner Information [If more than one property owner, check & attach a separate page listing all owners]
By signing below, I acknowledge that I am the rightful owner of the property proposed for redistricting; and, if different, I authorize the “Applicant”
to serve as my agent for matters pertaining to this application.
Name
Mailing Address City State Zip Code
Phone Number Alternate Phone Number
Signature Date
Proposed Location for Development Redistricting
Address or general location of the proposed Development Redistricting. (Staff will assist with providing maps.)
District Classification Change
Present Classification Downtown Management Neighborhood Conservation Planned Development
Proposed Classification Downtown Management Neighborhood Conservation Planned Development
Fees Public Hearing
$300.00 Application Fee Public hearings are required for this request. City staff will complete all the requirements
of the public hearing notice process.
For Staff Use Only
Received By and Date:Fee Paid:Planning Commission Date:City Council Date:Outcome:
Patrick N. Dunn
10318 Lake Road, A103 Houston TX 77070
281-370-6687 832-276-3677
pdunn@dunnco.co
8/20/21
DunnCo Properties, Ltd.
10318 Lake Road, A103 Houston TX 77070
281-370-6687 832-276-3677
8/20/21
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2650 11th St. , Huntsville, TX
Additional Information
Please provide any additional information pertinent to the City’s decision for this rezoning request. You may
attach additional sheets as necessary.
We propose to convert residential use to retail use. We have had several clients indicate desire to locate in
section of 11th Street and there is no existing improvements that fit there requirements. We feel this
frontage along 11th Street is well suited for a retail use.
Signature
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GENERAL WARRANTY DEED
NOTICE OF CONFIDENTIALITY RIGHTS: IF YOU ARE A NATURAL PERSON, YOU
MAY REMOVE OR STRIKE ANY OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION
FROM ANY INSTRUMENT THAT TRANSFERS AN INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY
BEFORE IT IS FILED FOR RECORD IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS: YOUR SOCIAL
SECURITY NUMBER OR YOUR DRIVER’S LICENSE NUMBER.
Date: August 23, 2021
Grantor: Ambassador Global Group, LLC,
a Texas limited liability company
Grantor’s Mailing Address: 3819 Spring Dr.
Huntsville, TX 77340
Grantee:DunnCo Properties II, LTD.
Grantee’s Mailing Address:10318 Lake Rd. A-103
Houston, TX 77070
Consideration: TEN AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($10.00) and other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged.
Property (including any improvements):Lot 8A, of G. A. White Addition, being out of and a
part of the Replat of Lots 1, 8 and 9, Block 1, G. A. White Subdivision, City of Huntsville, Walker
County, Texas, according to te plat of record in Volume 6, Page 8, Plat Records of Walker County,
Texas.
Reservations from Conveyance:None
Exceptions to Conveyance and Warranty:
Validly existing easements, rights-of-way, and prescriptive rights, whether of record or not;
all presently recorded and validly existing restrictions, reservations, covenants, conditions, oil and
gas leases, mineral interests, and water interests outstanding in persons other than Grantor, and other
instruments, other than conveyances of the surface fee estate, that affect the Property; validly existing
rights of adjoining owners in any walls and fences situated on a common boundary; any
discrepancies, conflicts, or shortages in area or boundary lines; any encroachments or overlapping
of improvements; and taxes for 2021 which Grantee assumes and agrees to pay.
Grantor, for the Consideration and subject to the Reservations from Conveyance and the
Exceptions to Conveyance and Warranty, grants, sells, and conveys to Grantee the Property, together
with all and singular the rights and appurtenances thereto in any way belonging, to have and to hold
it to Grantee and Grantee’s heirs, successors, and assigns forever. Grantor binds Grantor and
Grantor’s heirs and successors to warrant and forever defend all and singular the Property to Grantee
and Grantee’s heirs, successors, and assigns against every person whomsoever lawfully claiming or
to claim the same or any part thereof, except as to the Reservations from Conveyance and the
Exceptions to Conveyance and Warranty.
When the context requires, singular nouns and pronouns include the plural.
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Ambassador Global Group, LLC,
a Texas limited liability company
______________________________________
Raymond Blackard, as member of
Ambassador Global Group, LLC,
a Texas limited liability company
THE STATE OF TEXAS §
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COUNTY OF WALKER §
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me on the 23rd day of August, 2021, by
Raymond Blackard, as member of Ambassador Global Group, LLC, a Texas limited liability
company.
_____________________________
Notary Public, State of Texas
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PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA ITEM DISCUSSION FORM
Prepared by: Charles Young, Planner Armon Irones, City Planner
SUBJECT: Development District Map Amendment
MEETING DATE: September 16, 2021
TYPE OF REVIEW: Development District Reclassification
APPLICANT: Patrick N. Dunn
FACTS, CODE REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS
Staff has received an application from Patrick Dunn on behalf of the property owners of 2650 11th Street, DunnCo Properties, Ltd., requesting reclassification
of the Development District for the property from Neighborhood Conservation
(NC) to Management (M). The subject property is comprised of 0.138 acre, located approximately 55 feet east of the northeast corner of Oak Drive and 11th
Street.
The Subject property consists of Lot 8A and was a part of the Replat of Lots 1, 8,
and 9, Block 1 in the G.A. White Subdivision in 2014. The Development District
classifications for all properties within the City Limits were reviewed as an item
on the Planning Commission’s 2016 work schedule and there was a reclassification done in that area from Neighborhood Conservation to
Management District a few years ago. The recorded replat for G.A. White
Subdivision is attached.
The subject property has approximately 91 feet of frontage along 11th Street which is classified as a Primary Arterial Street per the current Huntsville
Transportation Plan.
There is a two (2) inch diameter water line along the east side of Oak Drive and a
six (6) inch diameter sanitary sewer main located on the west side of Oak Drive and it also runs along 11th Street (in the right-of-way of 11th Street).
The Development District classification for adjacent property is as follows:
• Management (M) to the South across 11
th Street.
• Neighborhood Conservation (NC) to the North.
• Neighborhood Conservation (NC) to the East.
• Neighborhood Conservation (NC) to the West.
There are three (3) main Development Districts in the City of Huntsville. The two
districts applicable to this case are defined in Section 2.300 of the Development
Code as follows:
2.301 Neighborhood Conservation District – The Neighborhood Conservation
(NC) district is intended to help protect property values by conserving the overall
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character and function of single-family (detached house) residential areas of the
City. It is intended for application in stable single-family (detached house) neighborhoods.
2.303 Management District – The Management (M) district is the most widely
applied development district classification. All land not specifically classified in
another development district is included in the M district. The M district allows all land uses, subject to compliance with all other applicable regulations of this
Development Code.
The Applicant has informed staff they plan to the subject property and the adjacent property to the east as a small retail center. If the subject area becomes reclassified as
Management, any land use will be allowed for the property provided that all applicable regulations pertaining to the Management District are met.
According to Section 12.308 Review and Approval Criteria the following three factors
are to be considered when making recommendations and decisions about Development District map amendments.
12.308.A Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan and the Future Land Use
Maps.
In the Huntsville Comprehensive Plan 2040 that was recently adopted by City Council
there are three (3) goals listed under Land Use and Development Goals.
Goal LUD 1: A land use allocation and pattern that supports Huntsville’s key focuses of
increasing quality housing supply, economic development opportunities, and quality of life, while maintaining its “small town” and semi-rural feel.
Goal LUD 2: Revitalized high-profile corridors and continued focus on downtown,
providing increased retail and entertainment options within the city.
Goal LUD 3: Focused growth within the city, promoting fiscal sustainability
The 11th Street corridor has become a high traffic area lined with retail and commercial
uses. The lots along the west portion of Pear Drive and the east portion of Hickory Drive
until you get to the intersection of Cedar Drive are all Management District. The further north the lots are away from 11th Street is where the concentration of Neighborhood
Conservation lots are located.
The Huntsville Comprehensive Plan 2040 Huntsville which included a future land use
map, identifies these lots as residential uses in the future even though commercial uses
are located along 11th Street.
12.308.B Compatibility with existing development district classifications, uses of
nearby property and the character of the surrounding neighborhood.
The neighborhood and surrounding area has developed in accordance to the original
established development districts. Most of the single-family residences in this subdivision are occupied, however, the lots along 11th Street mainly front on a primary
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arterial with some having direct access to neighborhood streets. This is not a desired
characteristic for a single-family residential neighborhood. A commercial use is more
compatible for the properties which front on 11th Street. Also relevant to this case, the
properties located along the south of 11th Street from the subject area are designated as
Management District. These are currently developed with retail/commercial uses.
With the wide range of uses permitted in the Management (M) District, there are many
potential, and potentially inappropriate, uses that may transpire on the subject property
if it is reclassified, therefore it is difficult to determine the effect there may be on the
neighboring properties.
12.308.C Availability of water, wastewater, storm water, and transportation
facilities generally suitable and adequate for use allowed under the proposed
development district.
There is adequate water, wastewater and storm water infrastructure to accommodate the proposed change in the development district classification of the subject property.
The subject property has frontage on and potential access from a primary arterial street.
Since Development District Map Amendments are infrequently considered by the
Commission, a couple of pertinent factors must be addressed. First, development district reclassification cannot be granted with conditions. Since there are limited
development districts within Huntsville, the property can either be classified as
Neighborhood Conservation or Management with all requirements of the Development
Code for the given district governing how the property is developed. Second, the section
below outlines a procedural aspect that may be applicable to this case:
Section 12.307.A of the Development Code states:
If a valid protest petition is filed against any proposed development district map
amendment, passage of the amendment requires a favorable vote of at least 75% of the City Council members who are qualified to vote on the matter.
Adequate notice was sent to the media and surrounding property owners as required by the Development Code and State law. After a public hearing, it is the duty of the
Commission to review this proposal and submit a recommendation to the City Council
on this matter.
As of the date of this report, staff has received a call supporting this request and none in opposition.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
There have been several changes to the neighborhood character in the surrounding area of the subject property since the initial designation of the
property as NC. The 0.177-acre property adjacent to the west of the subject property is also requesting a Development District Map Amendment. Since the
subject property has frontage on 11th Street, land use/urban planning principles would establish that the highest and best use for the property would not be
single-family residential.
The Development Code requires buffering between commercial and single-family
residential land uses. The change in the Development District classification from
Neighborhood Conservation to Management would allow for any type of
development to take place on the subject property, however, the Development
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Code requires additional buffering between different intensity land uses and
conditional use permits for certain commercial uses when within 200’ of Neighborhood Conservation. For this reason and because single-family
residential is not the highest and best use of the property due to being located at the intersection of a primary arterial and neighborhood street, staff recommends
approval of this request.
ATTACHMENTS:
Submitted Development District Map Application
Recorded Replat of G.A. White Subdivision Vicinity Map of Area
Development District Map of the City
Subject Property
CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TX
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / GIS DIVISION
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PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA ITEM DISCUSSION FORM
Prepared by: Charles Young, Planner Armon Irones, City Planner
SUBJECT: Development District Map Amendment
MEETING DATE: September 16, 2021
TYPE OF REVIEW: Development District Reclassification
APPLICANT: Patrick N. Dunn
FACTS, CODE REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS
Staff has received an application from Patrick Dunn on behalf of the property owners of 1021 Oak Drive, DunnCo Properties, Ltd., requesting reclassification
of the Development District for the property from Neighborhood Conservation
(NC) to Management (M). The subject property is comprised of 0.177 acre, located at the northeast corner of Oak Drive and 11th Street.
The Subject property consists of Lot 9A and was a part of the Replat of Lots 1, 8,
and 9, Block 1 in the G.A. White Subdivision in 2014. The Development District
classifications for all properties within the City Limits were reviewed as an item
on the Planning Commission’s 2016 work schedule and there was a
reclassification done in that area from Neighborhood Conservation to Management District a few years ago. The recorded replat for G.A. White
Subdivision is attached.
The subject property has approximately 54 feet of frontage but no driveway
access on 11th Street which is classified as a Primary Arterial Street per the current Huntsville Transportation Plan.
There is a two (2) inch diameter water line along the property at Oak Drive and a
six (6) inch diameter sanitary sewer main located on the west side of Oak Drive
and it also runs along 11th Street (in the right-of-way of 11th Street).
The Development District classification for adjacent property is as follows: • Management (M) to the South across 11th Street.
• Neighborhood Conservation (NC) to the North.
• Neighborhood Conservation (NC) to the East.
• Neighborhood Conservation (NC) to the West.
There are three (3) main Development Districts in the City of Huntsville. The two
districts applicable to this case are defined in Section 2.300 of the Development
Code as follows:
2.301 Neighborhood Conservation District – The Neighborhood Conservation
(NC) district is intended to help protect property values by conserving the overall
character and function of single-family (detached house) residential areas of the
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City. It is intended for application in stable single-family (detached house)
neighborhoods.
2.303 Management District – The Management (M) district is the most widely
applied development district classification. All land not specifically classified in
another development district is included in the M district. The M district allows all
land uses, subject to compliance with all other applicable regulations of this Development Code.
The Applicant has informed staff they plan to the subject property and the adjacent
property to the east as a small retail center. If the subject area becomes reclassified as Management, any land use will be allowed for the property provided that all applicable
regulations pertaining to the Management District are met.
According to Section 12.308 Review and Approval Criteria the following three factors
are to be considered when making recommendations and decisions about Development
District map amendments.
12.308.A Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan and the Future Land Use
Maps.
In the Huntsville Comprehensive Plan 2040 that was recently adopted by City Council there are three (3) goals listed under Land Use and Development Goals.
Goal LUD 1: A land use allocation and pattern that supports Huntsville’s key focuses of
increasing quality housing supply, economic development opportunities, and quality of
life, while maintaining its “small town” and semi-rural feel.
Goal LUD 2: Revitalized high-profile corridors and continued focus on downtown,
providing increased retail and entertainment options within the city.
Goal LUD 3: Focused growth within the city, promoting fiscal sustainability
The 11th Street corridor has become a high traffic area lined with retail and commercial uses. The lots along the west portion of Pear Drive and the east portion of Hickory Drive
until you get to the intersection of Cedar Drive are all Management District. The further
north the lots are away from 11th Street is where the concentration of Neighborhood Conservation lots are located.
The Huntsville Comprehensive Plan 2040 Huntsville which included a future land use
map, identifies these lots as residential uses in the future even though commercial uses
are all along 11th Street.
12.308.B Compatibility with existing development district classifications, uses of nearby property and the character of the surrounding neighborhood.
The neighborhood and surrounding area has developed in accordance to the original
established development districts. Most of the single-family residences in this
subdivision are occupied, however, the lots along 11th Street mainly front on a primary arterial with some having direct access to neighborhood streets. This is not a desired
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characteristic for a single-family residential neighborhood. A commercial use is more
compatible for the properties which front on 11th Street. Also relevant to this case, the
properties located along the south of 11th Street from the subject area are designated as
Management District. These are currently developed with retail/commercial uses.
With the wide range of uses permitted in the Management (M) District, there are many potential, and potentially inappropriate, uses that may transpire on the subject property
if it is reclassified, therefore it is difficult to determine the effect there may be on the
neighboring properties.
12.308.C Availability of water, wastewater, storm water, and transportation facilities generally suitable and adequate for use allowed under the proposed
development district.
There is adequate water, wastewater and storm water infrastructure to accommodate
the proposed change in the development district classification of the subject property. The subject property has frontage on and potential access from a primary arterial street.
Since Development District Map Amendments are infrequently considered by the
Commission, a couple of pertinent factors must be addressed. First, development
district reclassification cannot be granted with conditions. Since there are limited development districts within Huntsville, the property can either be classified as
Neighborhood Conservation or Management with all requirements of the Development
Code for the given district governing how the property is developed. Second, the section
below outlines a procedural aspect that may be applicable to this case:
Section 12.307.A of the Development Code states:
If a valid protest petition is filed against any proposed development district map
amendment, passage of the amendment requires a favorable vote of at least
75% of the City Council members who are qualified to vote on the matter. Adequate notice was sent to the media and surrounding property owners as required by
the Development Code and State law. After a public hearing, it is the duty of the Commission to review this proposal and submit a recommendation to the City Council
on this matter.
As of the date of this report, staff has received a call supporting this request and none in
opposition.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
There have been several changes to the neighborhood character in the
surrounding area of the subject property since the initial designation of the property as NC. The 0.138-acre property adjacent to the east of the subject
property is also requesting a Development District Map Amendment. Since the subject property has frontage on 11th Street, land use/urban planning principles
would establish that the highest and best use for the property would not be single-family residential.
The Development Code requires buffering between commercial and single-family
residential land uses. The change in the Development District classification from Neighborhood Conservation to Management would allow for any type of
development to take place on the subject property, however, the Development
Code requires additional buffering between different intensity land uses and
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conditional use permits for certain commercial uses when within 200’ of
Neighborhood Conservation. For this reason and because single-family residential is not the highest and best use of the property due to being located at
the intersection of a primary arterial and neighborhood street, staff recommends approval of this request.
ATTACHMENTS:
Submitted Development District Map Application Recorded Replat of G.A. White Subdivision
Vicinity Map of Area Development District Map of the City
Subject Property
CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TX
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / GIS DIVISION
8 CREATED DATE: 9/8/2021
Vicinity Map
Huntsville GIS Division
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Agenda Item # 4e
Item/Subject: First Reading - Consider authorizing the City Manager to approve a contract with TML
Health Benefits Pool for health insurance administrative fees and fully insured dental premiums.
Initiating Department/Presenter: Human Resources
Presenter: Julie O’Connell, Human Resources Director
Recommended Motion: Move to waive the requirement for a second reading and move to authorize
the City Manager to approve a contract with TML Health Benefits Pool for health insurance
administrative fees and fully insured dental premiums in the amount of $330,000.
Strategic Initiative: Goal #6 - Finance - Provide a sustainable, efficient and fiscally sound government
through conservative fiscal practices and resource management.
Discussion: The City currently utilizes TML Health to administer our self-insured health insurance
program and our fully insured dental plan. The current contract ends 12/31/21. A major change
effective 1/1/22 is the switch from United Healthcare to Blue Cross Blue Shield as the provider network.
This will give our employees a much larger network of providers. This new agreement is a three-year
contract ending December 31, 2024 for medical/RX claims administration and a fully insured dental
plan.
In order to allow adequate time for Blue Cross to enroll employees in their system and for employees
to receive new ID cards by 1/1/22, open enrollment must be the first week of November, which
necessitates the request to waive the second reading.
The rate for claims administration is $42.40 per employee/retiree per month, or approximately
$140,000 annually (depending on the number of employees/retirees on the plan). This does not
include the cost of actual claims. The premium cost to the City for the fully insured dental plan is
approximately $190,000 annually. This includes administration and total claims cost.
Listed below are some of the major services provided by TML Health related to the administration of
our health insurance program:
• Access to the Blue Cross Blue Shield provider network and associated discounts on claims
• Review, process and pay claims while ensuring compliance with our Plan Document, which
outlines what is covered or not covered by the plan
• Manages the prescription drug program and Pre and Post-65 retirement plans
• Manages our Flexible Spending Account program (pre-tax debit card for medical expenses)
• Manages high deductible health plan and associated banking
• Provides billing services for stop loss and life insurance
• Pursues subrogation of claims (recovery of claim expenses through another party, which may
result in cost savings to our plan)
• Manages our tele-medicine agreement, claims and service
• Manages our dental plan through Blue Care Dental
10/19/21
Agenda Item: 4e
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Agenda Item # 4e
Previous Council Action: The City Council approved the current contract on 9/15/20.
Financial Implications:
☒Item is budgeted: 302-1302-78984 In the amount of: $330,000
Approvals: ☐City Attorney ☐Director of Finance ☒City Manager
Associated Information:
• N/A
Agenda Item # 4a
Item/Subject: Consider adoption of Resolution 2021-19 relating to redistricting by the Texas
Legislature.
Initiating Department/Presenter: City Manager
Presenter: Aron Kulhavy, City Manager
Recommended Motion: Move to adopt resolution 2021-19 relating to redistricting by the Texas
Legislature.
Strategic Initiative: Goal #5 - Resource Development - Enhance the quality of life for citizens,
businesses and visitors by leveraging the human and fiscal resources available to the community.
Discussion: Every 10 years, after completion of the decennial census, redistricting is tackled by the
state legislature to change the boundaries of the state’s Congressional districts. Under the proposed
redistricting plan, Walker County is split into two different districts with the boundary line separating
the south end of Huntsville from the north. The southern half of Walker County would be in a district
with Montgomery, Polk, and San Jacinto counties while the norther half of the county would be in a
district with several counties to the west stretching all the way to the west side of Travis county. The
attached maps show the boundaries of the proposed districts.
The proposed redistricting map for the Texas House of Representatives keeps Huntsville and Walker
County in one district. The district would consist of Walker, Madison, Washington, Grimes, Robertson
and part of Brazos County. The proposed state Senate district maps also keep Huntsville and Walker
County hole and stretches east from Trinity County to Williamson County. The attached resolution does
not address the proposed state office districts.
The attached resolution is to oppose the proposed Congressional redistricting plan and request that
the legislature keep Huntsville and Walker County within the same Congressional District. The
Commissioner’s Court of Walker County recently considered and adopted a similar resolution. If
approved, a copy of this resolution will be forwarded to our state representatives.
Previous Council Action: The Council has not taken any action on this item.
Financial Implications: ☒There is no financial impact associated with this item.
Approvals: ☒City Attorney ☐Director of Finance ☒City Manager
Associated Information:
•Maps of proposed Congressional Districts
•Resolition 2021-19
10/19/21
Agenda Item: 4a
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-19
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL RELATING TO REDISTRICTING BY THE TEXAS LEGISLATURE
On the 19th day of October 2021, at a duly posted and called regular meeting of the Huntsville City Council, there came for consideration and approval a resolution, relating to redistricting various districts by the Texas Legislature.
WHEREAS, the Texas Constitution in Article III lays out the framework by which redistricting occurs in Texas by the Legislature following publication of the decennial census; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Demographer has reported the ideal population of each Texas House, Texas Senate, U.S. Congressional, and State Board of Education Districts based off the 2020 decennial census for the State of Texas; and
WHEREAS, ensuring communities are equally represented in accordance with the one- person, one-vote requirement and ensuring districts populations are within the ideal range and without excessive deviations from all other districts is an enormous task of the Texas Legislature; and
WHEREAS, the current proposed Congressional districts under consideration by the Texas Legislature appear to divide the City of Huntsville into two separate Congressional Districts; and
WHEREAS, as of the date of this Resolution, the final Texas House Districts and U.S. Congressional Districts have not been approved and shared with City of Huntsville officials; and
WHEREAS, the City of Huntsville seeks to ensure our city, county and communities are not broken up into multiple districts; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE THAT:
Section 1. The City of Huntsville requests the Texas Legislature to reevaluate the proposed Texas Congressional Districts and to take into consideration the proposed ideal size of said
districts and maintain the City of Huntsville representation in the United States House of
Representative with one Representative for the entirety of the City and County.
Section 2. The City of Huntsville asserts that at no time do we support dividing our city, county,
communities, and neighborhoods.
Section 3. A copy of this Resolution shall be provided to every member of the Texas House and
Senate Redistricting Committees, City of Huntsville Legislative Delegation, the Speaker of the
Texas House and the Lieutenant Governor of Texas.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 19th day of October 2021.
THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE
___________________________________ Andy Brauninger, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________ __________________________________ Kristy Doll, City Secretary Leonard Schneider, City Attorney
Agenda Item # 4b
Item/Subject: Consider the appointments to City of Huntsville Boards and Commissions for expired
terms or vacant board positions.
Initiating Department/Presenter: City Council
Presenter: Mayor Andy Brauninger
Recommended Motion: Move to appoint the Board and Commission members as presented.
Strategic Initiative: Goal #5 - Resource Development - Enhance the quality of life for citizens,
businesses and visitors by leveraging the human and fiscal resources available to the community.
Discussion: Please see the attached list for appointments or reappointments to the following City of
Huntsville Boards and Committees: Main Street Program Advisory Committee, Tourism Advisory Board,
and Veterans Affairs Advisory Board. The positions on these Boards and Committees are either expiring
on August 31, 2021 or were vacant and needed to be filled.
Previous Council Action: None
Financial Implications: ☒There is no financial impact associated with this item.
Approvals: ☐City Attorney ☐Director of Finance ☐City Manager
Associated Information:
•2021 Board Appointments
10/19/2021
Agenda Item: 4b
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
BOARDS & COMMISIONS SEATS BOARD MEMBER TERM EXPIRES
Arts Commission #1 Appoint - Richard Yawn 8/31/2023
Parks and Recreation #5 Appoint- Paul Park 8/31/2023