City Council Meeting Agenda Packet 8-2-20221
CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS
Andy Brauninger, Mayor Bert Lyle, Position 1 At-Large
Dee Howard Mullins, Position 2 At-Large
Vicki McKenzie, Position 3 At-Large
Pat Graham, Position 4 At-Large
Daiquiri Beebe, Ward 1
Russell Humphrey, Mayor Pro Tem, Ward 2
Deloris Massey, Ward 3
Jon Strong, Ward 4
HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2022
JOINT WORKSHOP WITH PLANNING COMMISSION 5:00 P.M. – Huntsville Public Library
Staggs Community Room, 1219 13th Street, Huntsville, Texas
REGULAR SESSION 6:00 P.M. - City Council Chambers
WORKSHOP Immediately following Regular Session – Large Conference Room
Huntsville City Hall, 1212 Avenue M, Huntsville, Texas, 77340
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to
contact the City Secretary’s office (936.291.5413) two working days prior to the meeting for appropriate
arrangements.
JOINT WORKSHOP WITH PLANNING COMMISSION (5:00 p.m.) Huntsville Public Library
DISCUSSION
a. Receive Consultant's Recommendations on Development Districts
Armon Irones, City Planner
MAIN SESSION (6:00 p.m.)
CALL TO ORDER
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.
PUBLIC HEARING
a. Public Hearing to hear testimony concerning the consideration of a Conditional Use Permit Application
for the creation of a Vehicle Maintenance Shop to be developed on property located at I-45 North
Feeder Road on Walker County Property ID #34333.
Armon Irones, City Planner
1. 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 from the July 19, 2022, Regular City Council Meeting
Kristy Doll, City Secretary
b. Consider adoption of Ordinance 2022-22 to amend the budget for FY 21-22 and/or CIP Project budgets
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c. Consider authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with LJA Engineering for
professional engineering services for the CIP FY 21-22 Storm Sewer Replacement Projects.
Kathlie Jeng-Bulloch, City Engineer
2. STATUTORY AGENDA
a. Consider approving a Conditional Use Permit Application for the creation of a Vehicle Maintenance
Shop to be developed on property located at I-45 North Feeder Road on Walker County Property ID
#34333.
Armon Irones, City Planner
b. FIRST READING: Consider authorizing the City Manager to award and enter into a contract with
Frost Construction for Construction Services on the redesigned Martin Luther King Jr. Community
Center Renovation Project.
Rick Rudometkin, Deputy City Manager
Penny Joiner, Director of Parks and Leisure
c. Consider approval of announcing the City Council’s intention to adopt a tax rate in compliance with the
Texas State’s Truth in Taxation laws; a rate not to exceed $0.3075 per $100 valuation for the City’s
2022 – 2023 Fiscal Year (Tax Year 2022).
Roll call vote
Steve Ritter, Finance Director
3. CITY COUNCIL/MAYOR/CITY MANAGER
4. 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. Airianna Mckibbins - Reliable public transportation
Airianna Mckibbins
5. MEDIA INQUIRIES RELATED TO MATTERS ON THE AGENDA
6. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
ADJOURNMENT
*If during the course of the meeting and discussion of any items covered by this notice, City Council
determines that a Closed or Executive session of the Council is required, then such closed meeting will be held
as authorized by Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Section 551.071 – consultation with counsel on legal
matters; 551.072 – deliberation regarding purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; 551.073 –
deliberation regarding a prospective gift; 551.074 – personnel matters regarding the appointment, employment,
evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; 551.076 –
implementation of security personnel or devices; 551.087 – deliberation regarding economic development
negotiation; Sec. 551.089 - deliberation regarding security devices or security audits; and/or other matters as
authorized under the Texas Government Code. If a Closed or Executive session is held in accordance with the
Texas Government Code as set out above, the City Council will reconvene in Open Session to take action, if
necessary, on the items addressed during Executive Session.
WORKSHOP (Immediately following Regular Session) Discussion
a. Receive a presentation on the FY 22-23 Capital Improvement Program
Kathlie Jeng-Bulloch, City Engineer
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CERTIFICATE
I, Kristy Doll, City Secretary, do hereby certify that the above notice was posted on the City Hall bulletin board,
a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and to the City’s website,
www.HuntsvilleTX.gov, in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.
DATE OF POSTING: July 29, 2022 Kristy Doll
TIME OF POSTING: 10:30 a.m. Kristy Doll, City Secretary
TAKEN DOWN:
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
8/2/2022
Agenda Item Number: a.
Agenda Item: Receive Consultant's Recommendations on Development Districts
Initiating Department/Presenter: Development Services
Presenter:
Armon Irones, City Planner
Recommended Motion: None
Strategic Initiative: Goal #3, Economic Development – Promote and enhance a strong and diverse
economy.
Discussion:
Previous Council Action:
Financial Implications:
Approvals:
Kristy Doll
Aron Kulhavy
Associated Information:
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
8/2/2022
Agenda Item Number: a.
Agenda Item: Public Hearing to hear testimony concerning the consideration of a Conditional Use
Permit Application for the creation of a Vehicle Maintenance Shop to be developed on property located
at I-45 North Feeder Road on Walker County Property ID #34333.
Initiating Department/Presenter: Development Services
Presenter:
Armon Irones, City Planner
Recommended Motion: Public Hearing Only- No action required
Strategic Initiative: Strategic Initiative Goal #3, Economic Development- To promote and enhance a
strong and diverse economy.
Discussion:
Previous Council Action: None
Financial Implications: None
Approvals:
Kevin Byal
Kristy Doll
Rick Rudometkin
Aron Kulhavy
Kristy Doll
Associated Information:
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
8/2/2022
Agenda Item Number: 1.a.
Agenda Item: Consider approving the Minutes from the July 19, 2022, Regular City Council Meeting
Initiating Department/Presenter: City Secretary
Presenter:
Kristy Doll, City Secretary
Recommended Motion: Move to approve the Minutes from the July 19, 2022, Regular City Council
Meeting.
Strategic Initiative:
Discussion:
Previous Council Action:
Financial Implications:
Approvals:
Kristy Doll
Associated Information:
1. July 19, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes
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MINUTES FROM THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING HELD
ON THE 19th DAY OF JULY 2022, 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: Mayor Brauninger, Mayor Pro Tem Humphrey,
Councilmember Ward 1 Beebe, Councilmember At-Large Position 1 Lyle, Councilmember At-
Large Position 2 Mullins, Councilmember Ward 3 Massey, Councilmember At-Large Position 3
McKenzie, Councilmember Ward 4 Strong, Councilmember At-Large Position 4 Graham
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: Councilmember Mullins
OFFICERS PRESENT: Aron Kulhavy, City Manager; Kristy Doll, City Secretary; Leonard
Schneider, City Attorney
WORKSHOP (5:00 P.M.)
a. Budget presentation for FY 22-23 Budget
Steve Ritter, Finance Director
MAIN SESSION (6:00 p.m.)
CALL TO ORDER (6:00 p.m.)
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 Bert Lyle gave the invocation and pledges were led by Mayor Brauninger.
PUBLIC HEARING
a.Public hearing to hear comments on the City’s intent to submit a grant application to
the U.S. Department of Justice for the FY 2022 Local Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant (JAG) Program and to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with Walker
County.
Steve Ritter, Finance Director
Mayor Brauninger opened the Public Hearing at 6:02 p.m.
No Public comments were heard in support of or in opposition of the City’s intent to
submit a grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice for the FY 2022 Local
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program and to enter into an
Interlocal Agreement with Walker County.
Mayor Brauninger closed the Public Hearing at 6:04 p.m.
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1. 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 from the July 5, 2022 Regular City Council
Meeting.
Kristy Doll, City Secretary
b. Consider approving the 2022 Election Services Contract and Joint Election
Agreement with Walker County for the November 8, 2022, General Election, for
the purpose of electing four (4) Council-at-Large Councilmembers to serve two-
year terms.
Kristy Doll, City Secretary
c. Consider adopting Ordinance No. 2022-20 Ordering a Municipal Election to be held
on November 8, 2022, General Election to elect four (4) Council-at-Large
Councilmember positions to serve two-year terms.
Kristy Doll, City Secretary
Councilmember Daiquiri Beebe made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda items a, b,
and c. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Vicki McKenzie. The motion passed 8-
0. Yes - Andy Brauninger, Russell Humphrey, Daiquiri Beebe, Vicki McKenzie, Deloris
Massey, Jon Strong, Pat Graham, Bert Lyle; No – None.
Councilmember Deandra (Dee) Mullins arrived at 6:06 p.m.
2. STATUTORY AGENDA
a. Consider authorizing the City Manager to apply for the U.S. Department of Justice
– FY 2022 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program,
enter into an Interlocal Agreement with Walker County, and adopt Resolution
2022-21 in support of the same.
Steve Ritter, Finance Director
Councilmember Russell Humphrey made a motion to authorize the City Manager to apply
for the U.S. Department of Justice – FY 2022 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance
Grant (JAG) Program, enter into an Interlocal Agreement with Walker County, and adopt
Resolution 2022-21 in support of the same. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Pat Graham. The motion passed 9-0. Yes - Andy Brauninger, Russell Humphrey, Vicki
McKenzie, Deloris Massey, Jon Strong, Pat Graham, Bert Lyle; Daiquiri Beebe, Deandra
(Dee) Mullins; No – None
b. Consider adopting Resolution No. 2022-22 - Adopting a Proclamation Policy Kristy
Doll, City Secretary
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Councilmember Daiquiri Beebe made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2022-22 -
Adopting a Proclamation Policy. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Vicki
McKenzie. The motion passed 9-0. Yes - Andy Brauninger, Russell Humphrey, Vicki
McKenzie, Deloris Massey, Jon Strong, Pat Graham, Bert Lyle; Daiquiri Beebe, Deandra
(Dee) Mullins; No – None
Councilmember Mullins made a motion to amend the main motion to include the words
“Walker County” in the policy under the first bullet point. The motion dies for lack of
second.
c. FIRST READING: Consider adopting Ordinance No. 2022-21 to suspend the
effective date on the proposed Entergy base rate increase of 11.2% by an additional
90 days.
Leonard Schneider, City Attorney
Councilmember Russell Humphrey made a motion to waive the two reading requirement
and adopt Ordinance No. 2022-21 to suspend the effective date on the proposed Entergy
base rate increase of 11.2% by an additional 90 days. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Pat Graham. The motion passed 9-0. Yes - Andy Brauninger, Russell
Humphrey, Vicki McKenzie, Deloris Massey, Jon Strong, Pat Graham, Bert Lyle; Daiquiri
Beebe, Deandra (Dee) Mullins; No – None
3. CITY COUNCIL/MAYOR/CITY MANAGER
4. 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. Mr. Paul Antwine - White line by stop signs
Paul Antwine
Mr. Antwine presented pictures and spoke regarding the white lines by stop signs in the
city.
5. MEDIA INQUIRIES RELATED TO MATTERS ON THE AGENDA
None
6. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
Mayor and Council announced items of community interest.
7. 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 proposed TDCJ
2022 Bat Exclusion Project regarding the TDCJ Cotton Warehouse located in the
City of Huntsville.
Russell Humphrey, Mayor Pro Tem Leonard Schneider, City Attorney
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Council convened into Executive Session at 6:33 p.m.
8. RECONVENE
Take action on item discussed in executive session, if needed.
Reconvened from Executive Session into Open Session at 7:25 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Brauninger adjourned the meeting without objection at 7:25 p.m.
ATTEST: CITY OF HUNTSVILLE
____________________________ ________________________________
Kristy Doll, City Secretary Andy Brauninger, Mayor
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
8/2/2022
Agenda Item Number: 1.b.
Agenda Item: Consider adoption of Ordinance 2022-22 to amend the budget for FY 21-22 and/or CIP
Project budgets
Initiating Department/Presenter: Finance
Presenter:
Steve Ritter, Finance Director
Recommended Motion: Move to adopt Ordinance 2022-22 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 explanations for the Budget Amendments are provided in the attachment, Exhibit
A, to the Ordinance. The Budget Amendments were discussed with the Finance Committee at their July
19, 2022 meeting.
Previous Council Action: None
Financial Implications: See the attached Ordinance and related Budget Amendment (Exhibit A)
Approvals:
Steve Ritter
Rick Rudometkin
Aron Kulhavy
Kristy Doll
Associated Information:
1. ORDINANCE 2022-22 - Budget Amendments 8.2.22 council meeting
2. BAs 8-2-22 CC
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ORDINANCE NO. 2022-22
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 2nd day of August 2022.
THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS
__________________________________
Andy Brauninger, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________ _____________________________________
Kristy Doll, City Secretary Leonard Schneider, City Attorney
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Budget Amendments FY 21-22
City Council - August 2, 2022
Exhibit A Increase:General Fund - Police Victims Services - Non Capital Equp Purchases $3,717
General Fund - Grant Revenues $3,717
Explanation:
The City was awarded an additional $3,717 for the Victims Services grant for the fiscal year
ending September 30, 2022. The Police Department plans on purchasing 8 evidence
cameras for providing video evidence for incidents potentially requiring services from
Victims Services.
Decrease:General Fund - City Council - Non-Profits - ARP$$425,000
Increase General Fund - NonDepartmental - Tranfer to Water/Wastewater CIP $425,000
Increase Wastewater CIP Project - McGary Creek Lift Station Expansion $425,000
Explanation:
Increased need and costs for Water and Wastewater projects caused staff to re-evaluate
allocation of ARP $ (approximatel $10.4M received by the City). This BA requests moving
$425,000 from assisting Non-Profits to City Water and/or Wastewater CIP projects. After
this Budget Amendment, if approved, there would still be $100,000 budgeted for assisting
Non-Profits from ARP $ (this would be in addition to the $104,500 in the original FY 21 - 22
Budget amount from City operations (not ARP $)). ARP $ originally allocated to Water
and/or Wastewater CIP projects was $7.5M. If this Budget Amendment is approved there
will be $7.925M of ARP $ allocated to Water and/or Wastewater projects.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
8/2/2022
Agenda Item Number: 1.c.
Agenda Item: Consider authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with LJA Engineering
for professional engineering services for the CIP FY 21-22 Storm Sewer Replacement Projects.
Initiating Department/Presenter: Engineering
Presenter:
Kathlie Jeng-Bulloch, City Engineer
Recommended Motion: Move to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with LJA
Engineering for professional engineering services for the CIP FY 21-22 Storm Sewer Replacement
Project.
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: The City has been replacing existing undersized and deteriorated storm sewer lines each
year to the extent that funding is made available for this purpose. Replacing and/or upsizing will help
reduce flooding and associated maintenance costs and improve traffic circulation during heavy rain
events.
A Request for Qualification (RFQ) process was conducted, and twenty-seven (27) applications from
engineering firms were received. The Evaluation Committee consisted of five (5) staff members from
three (3) departments. As a result of this process, the top four (4) engineering companies were
selected to design four (4) separate projects. Two (2) projects are funded through ARP and three (3)
through traditional CIP bond funding.
This agenda item refers to the City Council approved CIP FY 21-22 Storm Sewer line Replacement Project
ID # 22-10-14 along 17th Street from Ave M. to Sam Houston Ave.
The Basic Engineering Service for this agreement includes:
1. Preliminary and Design – engineering design, technical specification, quality control.
2. Bidding Phase Services
3. Topographic Survey
4. TxDOT Permitting
5. Geotechnical Investigation
6. Record Drawings.
LJA Engineering, Houston, Texas, who ranked the highest based on the application and oral presentation
to the committee members, ARP Grant Manager and Purchasing Agent, was recommended to design
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the waterline project ID #22-10-23 and the Storm Sewer Line Replacement project ID #22-10-14. Upon
the City’s request, LJA Engineering met with the City staff (Engineering and Public Works Department) to
discuss the line replacement in more detail.
After the Scope of Work meeting, LJA Engineering provided their fee proposal to replace this Storm
Sewer line. A copy of the scope, fee proposal and associated attachments received from LJA
Engineering are attached to this agenda item.
The total fee proposed by LJA Engineering is $76,500.00. (basic engineering services is $45,250.00 and
the additional service fees are $31,250.00). The completion of the design phase is estimated to be
December 2022, and construction should be started in February 2023.
Previous Council Action: The City Council approved a total amount of $100,000.00 in the FY 2021-2022
budget for replacement of the 18” Storm Sewer along 17th Street from Ave M to Sam Houston Ave.
Financial Implications: Item is budgeted: In the amount of: $100,000.00
Approvals:
Kathlie Jeng-Bulloch
Leonard Schneider
Rick Rudometkin
Aron Kulhavy
Kristy Doll
Associated Information:
1. Scope & Fee Proposal from LJA Engineering
2. Location Map of the Proposed Project
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
8/2/2022
Agenda Item Number: 2.a.
Agenda Item: Consider approving a Conditional Use Permit Application for the creation of a Vehicle
Maintenance Shop to be developed on property located at I-45 North Feeder Road on Walker County
Property ID #34333.
Initiating Department/Presenter: Development Services
Presenter:
Armon Irones, City Planner
Recommended Motion: Move to approve Conditional Use Permit Application 02-2022, allowing for the
creation of a Vehicle Maintenance Shop to be developed on property located at I-45 Feeder Road on
Walker County Property ID #34333, in accordance with the conditions of the draft letter of approval as
recommended by the Planning Commission.
Strategic Initiative: Strategic Initiative Goal #3, Economic Development- To promote and enhance a
strong and diverse economy.
Discussion: On July 21, 2022, following a public hearing, the Planning Commission voted 6-1 to
recommend approval of Conditional Use Permit 02-2022 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. It is to be noted that even though the
tract of land is approximately 12.5 acres, only 2.25 acres is planned to be developed for the vehicle
shop. The proposed development will occur along the northwest portion of the property adjacent to IH-
45 Feeder Road. 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, one citizen spoke out wanting to
know more information about the proposed development, particularly how the applicant planned to
mitigate buffering of the project. Planning staff did receive one email from a citizen that was in
opposition to the proposed project.
Previous Council Action: None
Financial Implications: There is no financial impact associated with this item.
Approvals:
Kevin Byal
Kristy Doll
Rick Rudometkin
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Aron Kulhavy
Associated Information:
1. CUP Application
2. Draft CUP 02-2022_Conditions Letter
3. Vicinity Map
4. CUP 02-2022 Discussion Form
5. Caliber Collision plat
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Caliber Collision – Huntsville Conditional Use Permit Application Letter
7/12/22 Page 1
3307 W. Davis St., Suite 100
Conroe, TX 77304
P: 936-647-0420 F: 936-647-2366
www.L2Engineering.com
June 24, 2022
City of Huntsville
C/o Kevin Byal
448 SH 75 N
Huntsville, TX 77340
RE: Caliber Collision – Huntsville conditional use permit application
According to Table 4.1 of the City of Huntsville Code of Ordinances, vehicle sales and service (including maintenance or
repair of new or used vehicles and vehicular equipment) requires conditional use within 200’ of the Neighborhood
Conservation (NC) District. The proposed development is an auto repair shop that lies in the M District, however, it is
within the 200’ of the NC District. A conditional use permit should be considered for this development for the following
reasons:
At this time, the north property line of the development is planned to be used for detention, so no vehicles or
buildings will be immediately adjacent to the NC District.
A 6’ cedar privacy fence will also be placed along the north property line and all city required landscape will be
provided here.
Please feel free to contact me at 936‐647‐0420 if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you,
Lesley Reel, PE
L Squared Engineering
936‐647‐0420
Lreel@L2engineering.com
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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
July 21, 2022
L Squared Engineering
Attn: Lesley Reel, P.E.
3307 W. Davis Street
Conroe, TX 77304
Re: CUP Application, Auto Repair Shop, IH 45 N
Dear Ms. Reel,
In observation of the requirements of the City Development Code, the City of Huntsville City
Council consideration of Conditional Use Permit 02-2022 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 ROWs 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.
C I T Y O F
Incorporated in 1845 under the Republic of Texas
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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.
5. 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.
6. Hours of operation shall be conducted so as not to create a nuisance to the adjacent
properties.
7. Access to the auto repair shop. Access to the auto repair shop will only take place along IH-
45 Feeder Road. No secondary access for this development will occur off Hickory Drive.
8. 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.
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: Charles Young, Planner Armon Irones, City Planner
MEETING DATE: July 21, 2022
SUBJECT: Proposed Development of an Auto Repair Shop
TYPE OF REVIEW: Conditional Use Permit
Applicant: Lesley Reel, L Squared Engineering
LOCATION: I-45 North Feeder Road; Property ID: 34333
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, Lesley Reel, is proposing to develop an Auto Repair Shop on
property located along I-45 North Feeder Road at Property ID 34333. The subject
property is approximately 12.481 acres in size and is in the Management (M)
District.
The subject property is currently vacant, undeveloped land. The auto repair shop will be a new business.
Residential properties are located to the North, South, and East of the subject
property and commercial is located to the West. Water and sanitary sewer service
are available for the proposed development. A Neighborhood Conservation (NC) District is located within 200’ (feet) of the subject property.
Relevant Economic Opportunity Goals and Land Use and Development
Goals
The following goals indicate the City’s intentions for the encouragement and
promotion of new businesses while managing its future growth and development
character. These goals will serve to guide decision-making by the Planning &
Zoning Commission and City Council as they implement the 2040 Comprehensive
Plan. there are five (5) goals listed under Economic Opportunity Goals and three (3) goals listed under Land Use and Development Goals.
Goal EO1: An economically resilient business environment that supports the
attraction, creation, retention, and expansion of national, state, and local
employers to create a robust tax base.
Goal EO5: A business climate that encourages entrepreneurs and local business start-ups to serve potential growth markets.
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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 3: Focused growth within the city, promoting fiscal sustainability
Interstate Highway 45 N has become an area lined with multi-family residential and
commercial uses. 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 the request 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 the proposed 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
Interstate Highway 45 N is one of the primary corridors leading into and through
the city. The subject site is positioned in an established area on IH 45 N where multi-family residential and commercial uses are prominent.
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 IH 45 N 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
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
8/2/2022
Agenda Item Number: 2.b.
Agenda Item: FIRST READING: Consider authorizing the City Manager to award and enter into a
contract with Frost Construction for Construction Services on the redesigned Martin Luther King Jr.
Community Center Renovation Project.
Initiating Department/Presenter: Parks and Leisure
Presenter:
Rick Rudometkin, Deputy City Manager
Penny Joiner, Director of Parks and Leisure
Recommended Motion: Recommended Motion: First Reading. No motion is required.
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: The Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center serves as a longstanding facility where
numerous community members gather to celebrate various occasions. It is rented almost every
weekend for birthday parties, family reunions, quinceaneras, gender reveals and much more. It has also
been the home to Huntsville’s large MLK Day and Juneteenth Celebrations.
On December 1, 2020, Burditt Consultants presented their findings of the Feasibility Study for
renovations of the facility to the City Council. During their presentation, they noted three (3) options for
improvement to the MLK, Jr. Community Center, citing Option A as the favorite amongst the Steering
Committee. Option A allowed for the existing building to be renovated and brought up to code, while
also adding square footage with the construction of a new facility adjacent to the existing structure.
The original budget for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center was $2.23M. On February 2, 2021,
the City Council approved a budget amendment after receiving the feasibility study cost estimate,
bringing the total project budget for the MLK, Jr. Community Center to approximately $3.050M including
FF&E. The construction budget is $2.627M.
After approval to enter into an agreement with Burditt Consultants, LLC by City Council on March 16,
2021, City Staff have been working with the firm on the design for the renovation of the existing MLK, Jr.
Community Center as well as a new addition.
On November 3, 2021, staff met with the architectural firm to discuss the cost estimates for the
renovations and new construction to the Community Center. The estimates came in over budget due to
increases in materials and supply shortages. The current construction cost estimate for the base project
is $3.2M, or about $600k more than the original estimate.
During a workshop on December 7, 2021, Burditt Consultants, LLC presented their design of the
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renovated Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center and its new addition to the City Council. After their
presentation, City Council heard from staff regarding the cost estimate of the project and was presented
with options on how to proceed with construction. The outcome is stated below:
At the December 21st Council meeting, Councilmember Beebe made a motion to direct the City
Manager to proceed with Option #3a as presented and, in the case the grants aren’t awarded, then
proceed with option #1 as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Graham and
approved, 6-0.
Option 1: Proceed with construction by advertising for bids in January and find additional funding where
needed if costs are above the current budgeted amount. The recommended funding source would be
General Fund Unallocated Reserves. There is about $4 million in this fund above the policy minimum. A
budget amendment for the difference would be made after bids were received on the project.
Option 3A: Postpone construction of the entire project and apply for grant funding for the totality of the
project through the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs with the Texas Community
Resiliency Program. This grant opportunity centers around the new construction or modification of a
public facility which could be used to address a need for social services, and/or non-congregate housing
in the community to possibly assist the vulnerable population from contracting or spreading COVID-19 or
other communicable diseases. The proposed project is eligible for up to $5M in funding under this
program and staff would submit an application to cover the cost of the entire project. Should the City
receive the grant funds, the monies that the City has received in the debt issuance for this project could
be used for other improvements to the facility or additional improvements located within Emancipation
Park.
The City was NOT selected to receive a grant for this project. The staff proceeded with the project as
outlined in option #1 above as directed by the Council. The bids were received and opened May 25th
2022. Four proposals were received and bids ranged from $5M to $6M dollars.
At a Council workshop on June 7th, 2022, the bids were discussed and option #3 from that presentation
was selected to move forward with. Frost Construction, who was selected as the contractor, will work
with the architect to reduce the project scope to include only a portion of the project: remodeling and
expansion of the existing facility and removal of identified areas to bring it within budget. The current
budget is $2.627M with a not to exceed "council approved" amount of approximately $3.2M. We were
hopeful the cost was lower as this project is mostly a remodel and not new construction. (Additional
building plans have already been prepared for future consideration).
Unfortunately, after reducing the scope by removing building B and the basketball pavilion parking lot,
Frost Construction submitted a proposal of $3.53MM. That is over the current budget of $2.627M and
over the not-to-exceed amount of $3.2M. Burditt and Frost worked through the final value engineering
(VE) options and Frost Construction was able to reduce the total cost to $3,081,395.00. (Please find the
attached itemized list of the options that were removed).
Previous Council Action: On February 2, 2021, the City Council approved the budget amendment for a
total construction budget of $2.627M for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center.
On March 16, 2021, City Council approved the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Burditt
Consultants, LLC for design and construction support services of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community
Center.
On December 21, 2021, City Council approved the City Manager to proceed with Option #3a as
presented and, in the case the grant is not awarded, then proceed with option #1 as presented.
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On June 7, 2022, the bids were discussed and option #3 from that presentation was selected to move
forward with. Frost Construction, who was selected as the contractor, will work with the architect to
reduce the project scope to include only a portion of the project: to remodel and expand the existing
facility and removal of identified areas to bring it within budget. The current budget is $2.627M with a
not-to-exceed "council approved" amount of $3.2M.
Financial Implications: Item is budgeted: In the amount of: $2.627M (construction only)
Approvals:
Leonard Schneider
Rick Rudometkin
Aron Kulhavy
Kristy Doll
Associated Information:
1. MLK Jr. Community Center - Cost Reduction Options_07.19.2022
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City of Huntsville - MLK Jr. Community Center
Cost Reduction Options – 07.19.2022
MLK Jr Community Center- reduced scope and applied V.E. Options
Scope remains per plans and spec's - except eliminate entire Building B, additional sections of concrete, trees,
landscaping, removed generator and multi cameras, generator pad and V.E. options mentioned below:
Alt #1- Removed $0.00 cost
Alt#2 - Top re-surface coating and strip existing asphalt parking only deduct -$60,000
Alt#3- Removed- new cost $0.00
Owner's allowance reduced- $50,000 included in base bid a savings of deduct -$100,000
Testing allowance - $15,000 included in base bid
Electrical V.E Options- deduct for all below and better pricing overall deduct -$213,155.00
1. Remove scones (12 )from windows
2. Remove pendants (8) above windows
3. Oversize Fans -equals in Lieu of Big Ass Fans
4. Aluminum feeders in lieu if copper feeders
5. Electrical panels equal in lieu of spec panels
6. V.E. Fixture Package as equals
7. Removed generator work/wiring/conduit
8.
HVAC V.E. Options- deduct -$25,947.00 better pricing. This remains per plans and spec's- other options for
equipment actually came in same or higher.
Plumbing- remove gas associate lines to generator- deduct- $4,270.00
Generator - removed per cities approval- savings applied in electrical and plumbing already.
Kitchen Appliances By Owner- (if approved)- deduct -$27,133.00 O.F.C.I
Metal Wall and Roof Panels V.E. Options:
S-deck in lieu of Berridge HC-16 - deduct -$17,773.00
Mac Panels remains- the Pac Clad panel cost more
Tee Panel in Lieu of Zee-Lock Standing Seam deduct -$43,116.00
Brick V.E. Options- Modular size brick in lieu of Elongated brick deduct -$16,500.00
Glazing V.E. Options- deduct-$6,700.00
1. Remove Clerestory from Lobby
2. Remove dormer window
3. Remove Transom from entry door
4. Remove sidelights from door leading into the event room.
Remove Acoustical Panels - Event Room- deduct -$17,780.00
Removed Folding Partition- Was in Building B only- deduct -$65,521.00
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City of Huntsville - MLK Jr. Community Center
Cost Reduction Options – 07.19.2022
Eliminate Dormers (6)
This would reduce glazing and additional Arch Material- see glazing and CFS Joist and Beams for cost savings
Remove Sunshade louvers from Entry- deduct -$27,000.00
FRP in lieu of Ceramic Tile in Kitchen area all walls- deduct -$4,400.00
Flooring V.E. Options- midgrade VCT 12" x 12" in lieu of 18" x 18" LVT- maintain pattern best possible- deduct -
$6,185.00
Concrete and Earthwork- remove Generator Pad- deduct -$5,500.00
Sidewalk in lieu of part of composite decking add +$5,100.00
12' x 33' straight canopy in lieu of L shape canopy deduct - $9,000.00
Eliminate 6 Dormer CFS Joists and Beams and misc - deduct -$36,000.00
Grass sod in lieu of Composite decking -deduct -$68,000.00
Total V.E. Options savings including Alt #2 and adjusted allowance deduct -$748,880.00
Additional savings with better pricing across all trades deduct -$93,725.00
New Contract Amount $3,081,395.00
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
8/2/2022
Agenda Item Number: 2.c.
Agenda Item: Consider approval of announcing the City Council’s intention to adopt a tax rate in
compliance with the Texas State’s Truth in Taxation laws; a rate not to exceed $0.3075 per $100
valuation for the City’s 2022 – 2023 Fiscal Year (Tax Year 2022).
Roll call vote
Initiating Department/Presenter: Finance
Presenter:
Steve Ritter, Finance Director
Recommended Motion: Move to approve the City Council’s intention to adopt a tax rate in compliance
with the Texas State’s Truth in Taxation laws; a rate not to exceed $0.3075 per $100 valuation for the
City’s 2022 – 2023 Fiscal Year (Tax Year 2022).
Roll call vote
Strategic Initiative: Goal #6 - Finance - Provide a sustainable, efficient and fiscally sound government
through conservative fiscal practices and resource management.
Discussion: In order to comply with State “Truth-in-Taxation” laws, the City Council must announce its
intent to adopt a tax rate. Making this announcement using language in the recommended motion, the
Council may ultimately adopt a rate below the amount declared but cannot adopt a rate that exceeds
the maximum rate amount declared. The rate used currently for preparing the FY 22-23 Budget is
$0.2926. Using the $0.3075 rate as the proposed “not to exceed” rate for this agenda item allows for
flexibility to adopt a property tax rate above the “No-New-Revenue” rate and above the rate currently
used for the FY 22-23 Budget should Council desire to increase the budget for any operational
expenditures of the General Fund in excess of the City Manager’s proposed budget for FY 22-23. The
$0.3075 rate is the current FY 21-22 rate.
This proposed "not to exceed" property tax rate is below the $0.3327 “Voter-Approval” rate provided by
the Walker County Appraisal District and exceeds the $0.2836 “No-New-Revenue” rate which is also
provided by the Walker County Appraisal District. Because the tax rate included in this agenda item
exceeds the “No-New-Revenue” rate (the tax rate at which the City would collect the same amount of
property tax in FY 22-23 as it will for FY 21-22; (excluding new property added to the rolls) a public
hearing on the Tax Rate will be required. In order to comply with timing requirements in the “Truth-in-
Taxation” laws for public hearings and adoption of the FY 2022 – 2023 Budget and Tax Rate the Public
Hearing on the Tax Rate should be held during the September 20, 2022 meeting. Senate Bill 2 from the
2019 Texas Legislative session now only requires one public hearing on the Tax Rate and the hearing can
be at the same meeting as when the actual vote on the rate is scheduled. The actual vote to adopt a Tax
Rate will be scheduled for the September 20, 2022 City Council meeting. Staff will ensure all required
publishings and notices are made. The Notice document included in this agenda item will be published
in the Huntsville Item and will be posted on the City's website.
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Previous Council Action: No previous Council action.
Financial Implications: There is no financial impact associated with this item. The actual fiscal impact of
this comes formally with the budget and tax rate adoption in September.
Approvals:
Rick Rudometkin
Aron Kulhavy
Kristy Doll
Aron Kulhavy
Associated Information:
1. Notice - CC intention to adopt prop tax rate - not to exceed
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NOTICE OF 2022 TAX YEAR
PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX RATE
FOR CITY of HUNTSVILLE
A tax rate not to exceed $ ____0.3075_____ per $100 valuation has been proposed for adoption by the
governing body of City of Huntsville. This rate exceeds the lower of the no-new-revenue or voter-
approval tax rate and state law requires that a public hearing be held by the governing body before
adopting the proposed tax rate.
The governing body of City of Huntsville proposes to use revenue attributable to the tax rate increase for
the purpose of increased cost of providing Police and Fire protection, Street maintenance, Library and Parks
operations, and other General Fund operational costs.
PROPOSED TAX RATE (Not to exceed) $ 0.3075 per $100
NO-NEW-REVENUE TAX RATE $ 0.2836 per $100
VOTER-APPROVAL TAX RATE $ ___0.3327 ___ per $100
The no-new-revenue tax rate is the tax rate for the 2022 tax year that will raise the same amount of property
tax revenue for City of Huntsville from the same properties in both the 2021 tax year and the 2022 tax year.
The voter-approval tax rate is the highest tax rate that City of Huntsville may adopt without holding an
election to seek voter approval of the rate.
The proposed tax rate is greater than the no-new-revenue tax rate. This means that City of Huntsville is
proposing to increase property taxes for the 2022 tax year.
A public hearing on the proposed tax rate will be held on September 20, 2022, 6:00 PM at City Hall, located
at 1212 Avenue M, Huntsville, Texas 77340.
The proposed tax rate is not greater than the voter-approval tax rate. As a result, City of Huntsville is not
required to hold an election at which voters may accept or reject the proposed tax rate. However, you may
express your support for or opposition to the proposed tax rate by contacting the members of the City
Council of City of Huntsville at their offices or by attending the public hearing mentioned above.
YOUR TAXES OWED UNDER ANY OF THE ABOVE RATES CAN BE CALCULATED AS
FOLLOWS: property tax amount = tax rate x taxable value of your property / 100
Council vote from August 2, 2022 meeting on proposed tax rate (rate not to exceed $0.3075):
Andy Brauninger Yes/No
Daiquiri Beebe Yes/No
Russell Humphrey Yes/No
Deloris Massey Yes/No
Jon Strong Yes/No
Bert Lyle Yes/No
Dee Howard Mullins Yes/No
Vicki McKenzie Yes/No
Pat Graham Yes/No
The 86th Texas Legislature modified the manner in which the voter-approval tax rate is calculated to
limit the rate of growth of property taxes in the state.
Tax Year 2021 Tax Year 2022 Change
Total Tax rate (per $100 of value)$0.3075 $0.3075 $0.0000 (00.0%)
Average homestead taxable value $195,018 $215,361 10.4%
Tax on average homestead $599 $662 $63 (9.54%)
Total tax levy on all properties $7,575,842 $8,505,508 $926,666 (12.2%)
For assistance with tax calculations, please contact the tax assessor for City of Huntsville at 936-
295-0402 or info@walkercad.org, or visit www.walkercountyappraisal.com for more information.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
8/2/2022
Agenda Item Number: 4.a.
Agenda Item: Airianna Mckibbins - Reliable public transportation
Initiating Department/Presenter: City Secretary
Presenter:
Airianna Mckibbins
Recommended Motion: None
Strategic Initiative:
Discussion:
Previous Council Action:
Financial Implications:
Approvals:
Rick Rudometkin
Aron Kulhavy
Kristy Doll
Associated Information:
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