Summary: Bryan City Council Agenda for Tuesday, February 26, 2008.
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AGENDA
BRYAN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2008 – 4:45 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS BRYAN MUNICIPAL BUILDING 300 SOUTH TEXAS AVENUE, BRYAN, TEXAS
1. CALL TO ORDER (Room 305)
2. EXECUTIVE SESSION - The City Council has determined a necessity to go into a closed to the public session under the provisions of Section 551, Texas Government Code, and the following topics may be discussed:
3. OPEN SESSION FOR ACTION FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NECESSARY (Council Chambers)
4. INVOCATION (Approximately 6:00 p.m. – Reverend Ted V. Foote, Jr., First Presbyterian Church) AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Recognition of the Escondido Neighborhood Association Recognition of Black History Month and the African American Heritage Museum Recognition of Employees for Texas Society of Professional Engineers Awards
6. HEAR CITIZENS
7. SECOND PUBLIC HEARING – OWNER REQUESTED ANNEXATION OF 121.8 ACRES OF VACANT LAND
Receive public comment regarding a petition for annexation of 121.8 acres of vacant land out of Stephen F. Austin League, No. 9, Abstract No. 62, and the Hezekiah Jones Survey, Abstract No. 145, in Brazos County, Texas, lying adjacent and contiguous to the present corporate limits of the City of Bryan near the intersection of Farm-to-Market 2818 (Harvey Mitchell Parkway) and Farm-to-Market Road 1687 (Sandy Point Road).
8. CONSENT (AUTOMATIC APPROVAL) AGENDA This agenda consists of ministerial or “housekeeping” items required by law. Items may be removed from the consent agenda by majority vote of the Council.
b. Consideration – Purchase of Technology Equipment
Consider approving the purchase of technology equipment to provide phase one of Bryan Information Technologies disaster recovery plan in the amount of $115,206.22. This includes an EMC Storage Attached Network (SAN) device and two IBM servers from Agilysys, Inc., through the State of Texas Department of Information Resources contract. Source of Funds: General Fund – Information Technology. (EMC Storage Network Device Quotes)
c. Consideration – Vehicle Purchase for Solid Waste Department
Consider approving the purchase of one 2008 Autocar cab/chassis from Chastang Enterprises, Inc., of Houston, Texas, in the amount of $119,636 through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative. Source of Funds: Solid Waste Enterprise Fund. (BuyBoard Quote)
d. Consideration – Multiple Vehicle Purchases for Various Departments
Consider approving the purchase of four 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazers, one 2008 Chevrolet Uplander, seven 2008 Chevrolet 2500 trucks, and two 2008 Chevrolet 3500 trucks from Caldwell Country Chevrolet of Caldwell, Texas, for the total purchase price of $307,236.33. Contingent upon approval, the Trailblazers will be purchased through the Texas Local Government of Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) and the Uplander and trucks will be purchased through the Texas Procurement and Support Services Cooperative. Source of Funds: Inspections/Code Enforcement, Engineering Department, Purchasing Department, Parks and Recreation Department, Enterprise Fund – Water/Waste Water Department. (Quote)
e. Consideration – Mutual Termination of Maintenance Agreement
Consider approving an agreement terminating the maintenance agreement for common areas in the subdivision known as Hudson at University, entered into by and between the City of Bryan, the Hudson at University Property Owners Association and Parkways Development Company in September, 2003. The agreement provided for the continued maintenance and upkeep of floodable land and drainage facilities in this subdivision. The proposed termination agreement, if approved, would end the maintenance agreement and relieve all parties of any obligations thereunder.
f. Resolution – Acceptance of a Criminal Justice Division Grant Application
Adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bryan, Texas, authorizing the Mayor to execute a Criminal Justice Division Grant application form reflecting the City’s acceptance of the $55,780.50 grant from the State of Texas Criminal Justice Division; and authorizing city staff to submit annual and/or status reports as necessary and other reporting documents to the Criminal Justice Division to comply with the grant terms.
g. Resolution – Atmos Energy Corporation Show Cause Resolution
Adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bryan, Texas, determining the current rates of the Atmos Energy Corporation, Mid-Tex Division to be unjust and unreasonable; and providing for a reasonable notice and hearing.
h. Second and Final Reading of an Ordinance – Rezoning Request (RZ 05-02)
Second and final reading of an ordinance of the City of Bryan, Texas, amending Chapter 130, Zoning, of the City of Bryan Code of Ordinances, changing the zoning classification from ‘A-O’ Agricultural-Open District to ‘MU-1’ Mixed Use Residential District on 0.52 acres of land out of Stephen F. Austin Survey No. 9, located on the northeast side of the 800 block of Suncrest Street, north of its intersection with Beck Street in Bryan, Brazos County, Texas.
i. Second and Final Reading of an Ordinance – Street Name Change
Second and final reading of an ordinance of the City of Bryan, Texas, deleting the name of Independence Court in Austin’s Estate Subdivision; and renaming and designating Independence Court as Esquire Court for the length of the thoroughfare.
j. Second and Final Reading of an Ordinance – Reinvestment Zone Number Twenty-Five
Second and final reading of an ordinance of the City of Bryan, Texas, designating a tract of land consisting of approximately 19.74 acres of land located within the Stephen F. Austin League No. 9, and being all of that tract of land conveyed from Moore Business Forms, Inc., to Conoco, Inc., recorded in Volume 2302, Page 138, of the Official Records of Brazos County, Texas, as Reinvestment Zone Number Twenty-Five for commercial-industrial tax abatement as provided for in Chapter 312, Texas Tax Code Annotated; establishing the duration of the district; and authorizing agreements not to exceed ten years duration to exempt from taxation a portion of the increase in value of property in order to encourage development and redevelopment.
k. Second and Final Reading of an Ordinance – Reinvestment Zone Number Twenty-Six
Second and final reading of an ordinance of the City of Bryan, Texas, designating a tract of land consisting of approximately 7.851 acres described as Lot 4, Block 2, Brazos County Industrial Park Phase III, City of Bryan, Texas, according to plat thereof recorded in Volume 500, Page 917, of the Official Records of Brazos County, Texas, as Reinvestment Zone Number Twenty-Six for commercial-industrial tax abatement as provided for in Chapter 312, Texas Tax Code Annotated; establishing the duration of the district; and authorizing agreements not to exceed six years duration to exempt from taxation a portion of the increase in value of property in order to encourage development and redevelopment.
l. Second and Final Reading of an Ordinance – Rezoning Request (RZ 08-01)
Second and final reading of an ordinance of the City of Bryan, Texas, amending Chapter 130, Zoning, of the City of Bryan Code of Ordinances, changing the zoning classification from ‘A-O’ Agricultural-Open to ‘C-1’ Office District on 0.32 acres of land addressed at 2301 Old Hearne Road and located at the northeast corner of Old Hearne Road and Milberger Street, being Lot 2 in Block 1 of Aardvark Subdivision in Bryan, Brazos County, Texas.
m. Second and Final Reading of an Ordinance – Rezoning Request (RZ 08-02)
Second and final reading of an ordinance of the City of Bryan, Texas, amending Chapter 130, Zoning, of the City of Bryan Code of Ordinances, changing the zoning classification from ‘A-O’ Agricultural-Open to ‘I’ Industrial District on 4.214 acres of land out of the Stephen F. Austin League, A-9, addressed at 1540 North Harvey Mitchell Parkway and extending approximately 1,400 to 1,700 feet south of the intersection of North Harvey Mitchell Parkway and State Highway 21 in Bryan, Brazos County, Texas.
n. Second and Final Reading of an Ordinance – Rezoning Request (RZ 08-03)
Second and final reading of an ordinance of the City of Bryan, Texas, amending Chapter 130, Zoning, of the City of Bryan Code of Ordinances, changing the zoning classification from ‘A-O’ Agricultural-Open to ‘I’ Industrial District at 6115 East State Highway 21, also described as Lot 1, Block 1, East Brazos Industrial Park, Bryan, Brazos County, Texas.
o. Second and Final Reading of an Ordinance – Rezoning Request (RZ 08-04)
Second and final reading of an ordinance of the City of Bryan, Texas, amending Chapter 130, Zoning, of the City of Bryan Code of Ordinances, changing the zoning classification from ‘RD-5’ Residential District-5000 to ‘C-2’ Retail District on 8.66 acres along Groesbeck Street, being all of Lots 18 through 43 and Lot 53, within the Coulter Subdivision, Bryan, Brazos County, Texas.
p. Second and Final Reading of an Ordinance – Fiscal Year 2008 Budget Appropriations
Second and final reading of an ordinance of the City of Bryan, Texas, amending Ordinance No. 1732, increasing budget appropriations for Fiscal Year 2008 from $265,876,685 to $270,116,975; total increase in appropriations is $4,240,290. Source of Funds: Various City Departments. (Budget Amendment Detail)
9. STATUTORY AGENDA This agenda consists of items previously approved by Council action, such as adoption of items that are part of an approved budget or capital improvement projects, first readings of ordinances, or action which is required by law or delegated to the City Manager. Items may be removed from the statutory agenda at the request of two Councilmembers.
a. Consideration – Melrose Parkway Extension
Consider awarding an engineering services contract to Civil Development, Ltd., in an amount not to exceed $126,000 for the Melrose Parkway Extension project. This contract will prepare the design for the extension of Melrose Parkway and associated utilities from South Traditions Drive to State Highway 47. Source of Funds: 2007 Certificates of Obligation.
b. Consideration – Change Order Number Seven for Downtown Bryan Phase Two
Consider approving change order number seven with Kingsley Constructors, Inc., in the amount of $156,199.86 for the Downtown Bryan Phase Two construction contract, modifying the total not to exceed cost of the contract to $7,515,330.64. Source of Funds: 2007 Certificates of Obligation.
c. Consideration – Interlocal Agreement with the City of College Station
Consider approving an interlocal agreement between the City of Bryan and the City of College Station to determine the economic impact of water withdrawal from the Carrizo-Wilcox aquifer. HDR Engineering will perform the study and the cost for the City of Bryan will be an amount not to exceed $35,000. Source of Funds: Water Services Operating Budget. (Interlocal Agreement) (Scope of Services)
d. Consideration – ConocoPhillips Specialty Products, Inc., Tax Abatement Agreement
Consider approving an agreement between ConocoPhillips Specialty Products, Inc., and the City of Bryan for the partial exemption from ad valorem tax in Reinvestment Zone Number Twenty-Five designated for a tract of land that is approximately 19.74 acres located in the Brazos County Industrial Park, within the Stephen F. Austin League Number Nine. The terms of the proposed tax abatement is for eight years on the increase in value of ConocoPhillips real property improvements, personal property and equipment on January 1st of each tax year over the value on January 1, 2008. The terms of the proposed partial exemption are 0% granted in the first year (2008), 70% granted in the second year (2009), 60% granted in the third year (2010), 50% granted in the fourth year (2011), 40% granted in the fifth year (2012), 30% granted in the sixth year (2013), 20% granted in the seventh year (2014), and 10% granted in the eighth year (2015). (Tax Abatement Agreement)
Consider approving an agreement between NAMPAC and the City of Bryan for the partial exemption from ad valorem tax in Reinvestment Zone Number Twenty-Six designated for a tract of land that is approximately 7.851 acres located in the Brazos County Industrial Park, within the Stephen F. Austin League Number Nine. The terms of the proposed tax abatement is for six (6) years on the increase in value of NAMPAC real property improvements, personal property and equipment on January 1st of each tax year over the value on January 1, 2008. The terms of the proposed partial exemption are 0% granted in the first year (2008), 70% granted in the second year (2009), 50% granted in the third year (2010), 40% granted in the fourth year (2011), 30% granted in the fifth year (2012), and 20% granted in the sixth year (2013). (Tax Abatement Agreement)
f. Resolution – Atmos Energy Settlement Agreement
Adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bryan, Texas, approving a settlement agreement between Atmos Energy Corporation, Mid-Tex Division and Atmos Texas Municipalities; declaring existing rates to be unreasonable; adopting rate adjustments consistent with the settlement agreement; and finding the rates to be set by the attached tariffs to be just and reasonable. (Tariff)
g. Resolution – Advance Funding Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation
Adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bryan, Texas, authorizing the Mayor to execute an Advance Funding Agreement with the State of Texas for proposed intersection work within the right-of-way of Farm-to-Market Road 158 (Boonville Road).
Adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bryan, Texas, designating Citibank, N.A., as the depository for the City of Bryan for the period commencing on April 1, 2008, through March 31, 2011; and authorizing the Mayor to execute the depository agreement.
10. CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL REPORTS
Staff/citizen Recognition Reports on Attendance at Meetings and Events Information to Public About Upcoming Public Meetings and Events Future Council Agenda Items
11. ADJOURN
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Wendy D. Weldon
Communications Director
City of Bryan
P.O. Box 1000 I Bryan, TX 77805
979.209.5120 (P) I 979.209.5125 (F)
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