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02-25-2014 Agenda with backupSPECIAL JOINT MEETING AGENDA SCHERTZ CITY COUNCIL AND THE TRANSPORTATION SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION AND City Council REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL February 25, 2014, 6:00 P.M. HAL BALDWIN MUNICIPAL COMPLEX COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1400 SCHERTZ PARKWAY BUILDING #4 SCHERTZ, TEXAS 78154 City of Schertz Core Values Do the right thing Do the best you can Treat others the way you would want to be treated Work together cooperatively as a team Call to Order - Special Joint Meeting (City Council and Transportation Safety Advisory Commission meeting Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance to the Flags of the United States and State of Texas. (Councilmember Jim Fowler) 1. Call to order by each Governing Body. 2. Discussion and possible action regarding future transportation issues and needs. (B. James /B. James) Adjournment 3. Both Governing bodies adjourn Special Joint Meeting. Call to Order — City Council Regular Session City Events and Announcements • Announcements of upcoming City Events (D. Harris /J. Bierschwale /B. James) • Announcements and recognitions by City Manager (J. Kessel) Hearing of Residents This time is set aside for any person who wishes to address the City Council. Each person should fill out the speaker's register prior to the meeting. Presentations should be limited to no more than 3 minutes. 02 -25 -2014 Council Agenda All remarks shall be addressed to the Council as a body, and not to any individual member thereof. Any person making personal, impertinent, or slanderous remarks while addressing the Council may be requested to leave the meeting. Discussion by the Council of any item not on the agenda shall be limited to statements of specific factual information given in response to any inquiry, a recitation of existing policy in response to an inquiry, and /or a proposal to place the item on a future agenda. The presiding officer, during the Hearing of Residents portion of the agenda, will call on those persons who have signed up to speak in the order they have registered. Presentations • Presentation and update regarding the upcoming March 1, 2014 Wilenchik Walk for Life (D. Harris /M. Spence) • Presentation of Schertz Fire Rescue fundraising efforts for the Willenchik Walk for Life event. (J. Bierschwale /D. Covington) • Guadalupe Regional Medical Center — Prescription Assistance Program update (J. Bierschwale /J. Riggs) Worksession • Presentation and discussion regarding the second amendment to the Crossvine Planned Development District (B. James/M. Sanchez/L. Wood) Consent Agenda Items The Consent Agenda is considered self - explanatory and will be enacted by the Council with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless they are removed from the Consent Agenda upon the request of the Mayor or a Councilmember. 1. Minutes - Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of February 18, 2014 (J. Kessel /B. Dennis) 2 Ordinance No. 14 -T -06 — Consideration and/or action approving an Ordinance authorizing a project budget and budget adjustment for the Hal Baldwin Memorial Plaza construction project. Final Reading (D. Harris/D. Harris) 3. Resolution No. 14 -R -17 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution authorizing the application for a fiscal year 2015 Texas Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant, and other matters in connection therewith (J. Bierschwale /M. Hansen) Roll Call Vote Confirmation Requests and Announcements 4. Announcements by City Manager • Citizen Kudos 02 -25 -2014 City Council Agenda Page - 2 - • Recognition of City employee actions • New Departmental initiatives 5. Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers that items be placed on a future City Council agenda. 6. Announcements by Mayor and Councilmembers • City and community events attended and to be attended • City Council Committee and Liaison Assignments (see assignments below) • Continuing education events attended and to be attended • Recognition of actions by City employees • Recognition of actions by community volunteers • Upcoming City Council agenda items Executive Session 7. City Council will meet in closed session under section 551.072 Texas Government Code, regarding the deliberation of the value of real property being acquired for use of public utilities. 8. City Council will meet in closed session under section 551.071 Texas Government Code, regarding contemplated litigation. Reconvene into Regular Session 9a. Discuss and Consider a Resolution authorizing the purchase of a public utility easement and temporary construction easement and authorizing the City Manager to execute documents required for the purchase. 10.a. Take any necessary action based on discussions held in closed session under Agenda Item number 8. Roll Call Vote Confirmation Adjournment CERTIFICATION I, BRENDA DENNIS, CITY SECRETARY OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THE OFFICIAL BULLETIN BOARDS ON THIS THE 20th DAY OF FEBRUARY 2014 AT 3:30 P.M., WHICH IS A PLACE READILY ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES AND THAT SAID NOTICE WAS POSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 551, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE. P,reVOP DevWL'bS renda Dennis CPM, TRMC, MMC, City Secreta 02 -25 -2014 City Council Agenda Page - 3 - I CERTIFY THAT THE ATTACHED NOTICE AND AGENDA OF ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL WAS REMOVED BY ME FROM THE OFFICIAL BULLETIN BOARD ON DAY OF 2014. Title: This facility is accessible in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Handicapped parking spaces are available. If you require special assistance or have a request for sign interpretative services or other services please call 210 - 619 -1030. The City Council for the City of Schertz reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act. Executive Sessions Authorized: This agenda has been reviewed and approved by the City's legal counsel and the presence of any subject in any Executive Session portion of the agenda constitutes a written interpretation of Texas Government Code Chapter 551 by legal counsel for the governmental body and constitutes an opinion by the attorney that the items discussed therein may be legally discussed in the closed portion of the meeting considering available opinions of a court of record and opinions of the Texas Attorney General known to the attorney. This provision has been added to this agenda with the intent to meet all elements necessary to satisfy Texas Government Code Chapter 551.144(c) and the meeting is conducted by all participants in reliance on this opinion. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS Mayor Carpenter Mayor Pro -Tem Sca2liola — Place 2 Audit Committee Animal Control Advisory Committee Hal Baldwin Scholarship Committee Cibolo Valley Local Government Corporation Interview Committee for Boards and Commissions Schertz Seguin Local Government Corporation Investment Advisory Committee Interview Committee for Boards and Commissions TIRZ II Board Sweetheart Advisory Committee Councilmember Fowler — Place 1 Councilmember John - Place 3 Interview Committee for Boards and Commissions Schertz Housing Board Liaison Randolph Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) Executive Committee Councilmember Edwards — Place 4 Councilmember — Duke — Place 5 Audit Committee Audit Committee ASA Commuter Rail District Board — Lone Star Investment Advisory Committee Hal Baldwin Scholarship Committee 02 -25 -2014 City Council Agenda Page - 4 - Exhibit A Report Information Guadalupe Regional Medical Center Prescription Assistance Program for Schertz Enrollees August 1, 2013 to January 31, 2014 BENEFIT Total number of patients served by the program Total number of Schertz residents served by the program Total number of prescriptions provided by the program Retail dollar value of prescriptions provided by the PAP Retail dollar value of prescriptions provided to Schertz residents by PAP Number of prescriptions per Schertz patient per month Average prescription retail price (3 month supply) per Schertz patient Average annual retail prescription benefit per Schertz patient SOURCES OF PROGRAM FUNDS (ANNUAL) Schertz contribution to the program Contributions to the PAP of other cities & other goverments Contributions to program by GRMC Payments by patients ($15.00 /month /patient) Grants received for the program (United Way) Other sources of funds (identify sources) Private Baptist Health Foundation Race to Raise Trail Run Fund Raiser 911 40 6822 $ 2,925,576.79 $ 114,530.38 1.11 $ 429.92 $ 5,726.50 $ 5,000.00 (Seguin) $ 25,000.00 $ 138,772.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 2,500.00 $ 125,000.00 $ 11,906.00 TOTAL $ 318,178.00 Agenda No. 1 CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM City Council Meeting: February 25, 2014 Department: Subject: BACKGROUND City Secretary Minutes The City Council held a regular meeting on 18, 2014, 2014. FISCAL IMPACT None RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends Council approve the minutes of the regular meeting on February 18, 2014. ATTACHMENT Minutes — regular meeting February 18, 2014 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING February 18, 2014 A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on February 18, 2014, at 6:00 p.m., in the Hal Baldwin Municipal Complex Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Building #4, Schertz, Texas. The following members present to -wit: Mayor Michael Carpenter Mayor Pro -Tem David Scagliola Councilmember Jim Fowler Councilmember Daryl John Councilmember Cedric Edwards Staff Present: Executive Director John Bierschwale Executive Director Brian James Chief of Staff Bob Cantu Deputy City Secretary Donna Schmoekel Councilmember Matthew Duke was absent. Call to Order City Manager John Kessel Executive Director David Harris City Attorney Charles Zech City Secretary Brenda Dennis Mayor Carpenter called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance to The Flags of The United States and The State of Texas Minister William Prather, Resurrection Baptist Church, provided the invocation followed by the Pledges of Allegiance to the Flags of the United States and the State of Texas. City Events and Announcements 0 • " ouncements of upcoming City Events (D. Harris /J. Bierschwale /B. James) Mayor Carpenter recognized Executive Director of Support David Harris who stated "The Gauntlet has been thrown!" Hear ye, hear ye, eleven days until the Wilenchik Walk for Life. One team from each category that raises the most donations will be pampered with lunch cooked by the City Management and served by the Public Affairs Department. Departments have been paired into two groups; large and medium. The categories are listed as: Large Teams: Fire, Police, EMS, and Public Works - Engineering- Business Office; Medium Teams: Animal Services- Parks, HR -EDC- Finance - Purchasing, Development Services, GIS, & IT, Public Affairs, General Services; Library, Marshal and Court, City Management Office, City Council, and City Secretary Office. Mr. Harris also provided the following announcements and upcoming events: • Thursday, February 20, 2014, City Council Budget Retreat has been rescheduled to Thursday, February 27, 2014, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Schertz North Center. 02 -18 -2014 Minutes Page - i - Saturday, March 1, 2014, Wilenchik Walk for Life, 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., meet at Samuel Clemens High School parking lot. • Announcements and recognitions by City Manager (J. Kessel) Mayor Carpenter recognized City Manager John Kessel who thanked all the staff members who participated in the production of State of the City video. Mr. Kessel mentioned that the video would be placed on the home page of the city's website. He stated this was an exciting video where we spoke on the achievements of the City for 2013. Mr. Kessel recognized Finance Director Juan Santoya who was presented the Certificate of Achievement for Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) in reporting for the past 28 years. Mr. Kessel congratulated Mr. Santoya and his department for the achievement. Presentation • FY 2012 -13 Comprehensive Annual Financial _ ort ( ) (J. Kessel /J. Santoya & D. Fraser) Mayor Carpenter recognized Mrs. Debbie Fraser, CPA, of Armstrong, Vaughan & Associates, provided a briefing on the recent audit, thanking theeFinance Department and City staff. Mrs. Fraser provided information on the City of Schertz and the Economic Development Corporation General Fund revenues and expenditures versus budget as well as the information from the prior year. She also provided information on the General Fund change in fund balance to each. She stated the City increased their revenue a little over 1 million dollars. Primarily the increase occurred in taxes, an effort between sales and ad valorem tax. She provided information on the various revenue segments and what was brought in. She provided information regarding the expenditures stating that the City spent less than what was budgeted in the amount of $900,000. Mrs. Fraser stated the City did not exceed their projected budget. Mrs. Fraser pointed out the City's Fund balance increase of $2,040,389 compared to what was budgeted $356,050 resulting in an ending fund balance of $6,017,206, up from last year. Unassigned fund balance is sufficient to cover approximately 2.5 months of expenditures. The City's goal is 3 months of expenditures and the City is almost there. Mrs. Fraser stated the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) brought in $400,000 more than was budgeted resulting in total revenue for the year of $3,224,441, they budgeted $2,837,710. Their expenditures versus the budget, EDC spent $1,199,243 they budgeted $2,356,279, resulting with $1,157,036 under budget. Economic Development Corporation change in fund balance actual was $6,142,208 versus the $4,598,441 that was budgeted, resulting in an under budget amount of $1,684,339. Mrs. Fraser provided information on the Enterprise funds operating revenues and expenses as well as the non - operating revenues and expenses. The following was provided: 02 -18 -2014 Minutes Page - 2 - Enterprise Funds Non - operating Revenues & Expenses Revenue Expenses Investment Earnings Lease income Miscellaneous Interest Expense Total Non - operating Watt" Sewer *h 52,74 198,322 373,805 (383,843 69,236 E Total 345 53,089 0 198,322 92,394 466,199 (9,804) (393,647) 74,016 143,252 Enterprise Funds Change in Fund Net Positions Water & Sewer EMS Total Operating Revenues Water & Sewer Fees charged to users 17,640,390 4,459,600 22,099,990 Other charges 55,937 0 55,937 Total Operating Revenues 17,696,327 4,459,600 22,155,927 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Water & Sewer EMS Total Operating Expenses 1,959,221 Transfers In (Out) (25,140) Personnel 1,809,382 2,781,261 4,590,643 Water purchase 1,739,708 0 1,739,708 Sewage treatment 5,808,897 0 5,808,897 Administration 4,711,382 407,178 5,118,560 Contract Services 205,080 140,194 345,274 Supplies & maintenance 278,825 473,764 752,589 Depreciation 1,845,962 dw 138,325 1,984,287 Total Operating Expense 16,399,236 AL 3,940,722 20,339,958 Enterprise Funds Non - operating Revenues & Expenses Revenue Expenses Investment Earnings Lease income Miscellaneous Interest Expense Total Non - operating Watt" Sewer *h 52,74 198,322 373,805 (383,843 69,236 E Total 345 53,089 0 198,322 92,394 466,199 (9,804) (393,647) 74,016 143,252 Enterprise Funds Change in Fund Net Positions Water & Sewer EMS Total Operating Revenues 17,696,327 4,459,600 22,155,927 Operating Expenses 16,399,236 3,940,722 20,339,958 Non - operating Net Revenues - 69,236 74,016 143,252 Income 1,366,327 592,894 1,959,221 Transfers In (Out) (25,140) 0 (25,140) Capital Contributions 1,301,235 0 1,301,235 Changes in Net positions 2,642,422 592,894 3,235,316 Beginning Net positions 61,416,351 322,451 61,738,802 Net Positions at End of Year 64,085,773 915,345 64,974,118 She stated that beginning fiscal year 2014, the City will have to record their unfunded liability on the financial statements. Mrs. Fraser stated there were no major comments to let you know, they are just asking on your reconciliations you take off some of the old stale dated checks, your procedures in the municipal court improved from the previous year with issuing less manual receipts, due to opening two cash registers at the court window. 02 -18 -2014 Minutes Page - 3 - Lastly, Mrs. Fraser stated one very interesting fact is the City went from half a month of fund balance operating expenses in 2009 to two and half months in 2012. This is something to be very proud of City Manager John Kessel stated that this is very important; the City has had some discussions about what our goal should be. Currently it is set at 25 %, which is three months operating budget in the general fund. The City was down 1.2 million and now it is up around 4.3 million and we have a way to go. We did a quick catch up this year when we had some opportunities which will help achieve the goal if we stay on task, which in turn will allow us to do things with those monies other than putting it back into savings. Certainly the fact that we utilize those savings over the previous years tells us that it is important to have, on the other hand we want to be mindful that we don't want to have too much. That's always the balance and that is why Council set the goal of 25 %. It looks like we made huge steps, and we have, but we are not there yet. t Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards who stated that they had talked several years ago about fixing things, making sure we would be able to do things systematically as our fiscal health improved as well as the economy. This is a move in the right direction tonight with the audit report results. Councilmember Edwards thanked the finance department, all the department heads, and guys and gals on the ground, saying we asked you to tighten your belt, do more with less, you did, and it was appreciated. You are setting the City up for a tremendous future. A. • Presentation regarding the review of Health and Medical Broker Services (J. Kessel /J. Smith) Mayor Carpenter recognized Human Resource Director Josh Smith who stated it is the City's practice to review third party services every few years to ensure that the City, its citizens, and its employees are receiving the very best in customer service and value. It is the obligation of city staff to ensure we are conducting our due diligence when we select 3rd party services that affect our customers, whether these customers are internal or external. He stated it has come time for staff to review our Insurance Brokerage Services. The last time this service was reviewed was in September of 2009. Again, like other services, we believe that it is appropriate to review this service every few years to ensure that our employees are receiving value and service of the highest quality because this service, in particular, has a direct impact on the level of quality our employees receive in regard to health benefits. Some of the services an insurance brokerage firm provides include only some of the following: 1. Assisting with benefit plan development 2. Issuing and /or assisting with Requests for Proposals for 3rd party benefit insurance carriers 3. Negotiating insurance rates with 3rd party benefit carriers 4. Assisting with wellness initiatives 5. Reconciling and paying monthly benefit bills 6. Assisting employees with annual and new hire benefits open enrollment 7. Assisting in benefit and wellness communication to employees 02 -18 -2014 Minutes Page - 4 - Staff will be issuing a Request for Proposal to compare services and costs among competing brokerage firms. Our current brokerage firm has been informed of the city's intention to move forward with an RFP, which staff plans to release within the next few business days. Mr. Smith stated we wanted to make sure that Council was aware of this review we are about to undertake. Mayor Carpenter recognized City Manager John Kessel who thanked Mr. Barnard for the work he has been performing for the City over the last five years. He stated that whenever he had a question or needed some information, Mr. Barnard was available to assist. • Presentation and discussion regarding the Buffalo Drive Tra c Issubs (Item requested by Councilmember Edwards. (B. James /K. Woodlee /L. Busch) 06k Mayor Carpenter recognized Engineer -in Training Larry Busch who provided an update on the Buffalo Drive traffic issues stating that as a result of removing the schools zones on Schertz Parkway and moving it to Elbel, the flow and congestion of traffic has been eliminated. The crosswalk on Buffalo Drive will be moved down to Pecan Drive which will also assist in traffic issues. Staff performed peak hour observances of the traffic flow and saw no problems with individuals wanting to turn left onto Schertz Parkway. The traffic issues were taken to the Transportation Safety Advisory Committee and they recommended no changes or improvements. Councilmember Edwards thanked staff for their report as well as the Transportation Safety Advisory Commission. Hearing of Residents: "I% Mayor Carpenter recognized the following who spoke: • Mrs. Maggie Titterington, Schertz Chamber President who provided information on upcoming events of the Chamber which included some of the following: Tuesday, February 18, 2014, Chamber Luncheon where Cities of Schertz, Selma and Cibolo provided their FY 2013 State of the City Address. Thursday, March 20, 2014, The Taste "Down Home" Schertz Civic Center 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tickets are on sale now. Tuesday, March 18, 2014, Schertz Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, TxDOT will be speaking - 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 28, 2014 Employer Compliance Workshop, Schertz Chamber 8:00 a.m. to noon. Tuesday, April 15, 2014 Schertz Chamber Luncheon special speaker is Secretary of State Nandita Berry. Mrs. Titterington also stated that she has been invited to attend the 12th Flying Wing ceremony. Consent Agenda Items 1. Minutes - Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of February 11, 2014 (J. Kessel /D. Schmoekel) 02 -18 -2014 Minutes Page - 5 - 2. CAFR FY 2012 -13 — Consideration and /or action regarding the approval of the FY 2012 -13 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). (J. Kessel /J. Santoya & D. Fraser) 3. Ordinance No. 14 -D -04 — Consideration and /or action approving an Ordinance amending the City's Code of Ordinances by adding Hickory Lane to Article V, Section 86 -149 Parking Prohibited on Roadways Maintained by the City of Schertz; and providing an effective date. Final Reading (B. James /L. Busch) The following was read into record: ORDINANCE NO. 14 -D -04 AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS PROVIDING THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS BE AMENDED BY ADDING HICKORY LANE TO ARTICLE V, SECTION 86 -149 PARKING PROHIBITED ON ROADWAYS MAINTAINED BY THE CITY OF SCHERTZ; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 4. Ordinance No. 14 -T -05 — Consideration and/or action approving an Ordinance authorizing additional funding for the P -25 Radio Transition; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordnances in conflict with this Or ce; and providing an effective date. Final Reading (B. Cantu/J. Walters) The following was read into record: I ORDINANCE NO. 14 -T -05 AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE P -25 RADIO TRANSITION; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE 5. Resolution No. 14 -R -07— Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution creating and providing 2014 funding to the Hal Baldwin Scholarship, and appointing members to the 2014 Hal Baldwin Scholarship Committee. (B. Cantu /S. Gonzalez) The following was read into record: RESOLUTION NO. 14 -R -07 A RESOLUTT BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ TEXAS CREATING AND PROVIDING 2014 FUNDING TO THE HAL BALDWIN SCHOLARSHIP, AND APPOINTING MEMBERS OF THE 2014 HAL BALDWIN SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE, AND RESOLVING OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Fowler, who moved, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, to approve Consent Agenda items 1 -5 as presented. The vote was 02 -18 -2014 Minutes Page - 6 - unanimous with Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola, Councilmembers Fowler, John, and Edwards voting yes and no one voting no. Councilmember Duke was absent. Motion Carried Discussion and Action Items 6. Ordinance No. 14 -T -06 — Consideration and/or action approving an Ordinance by authorizing a project budget and budget adjustment for the Hal Baldwin Memorial Plaza construction project. First Reading (D. Harris /D. Harris) The following was read into record: ORDINANCE NO. 14 -T -06 AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS AUTHORIZING A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT TO ESTABLISH ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURES IN THE 2013 -14 BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $52,857 RELATED TO THE HAL BALDWIN MEMORIAL PLAZA CONSTRUCTION PROJECT; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Mayor Carpenter recognized Executive Director of Support David Harris who introduced this item stating tonight's action requests establishing a project budget and a budget adjustment from the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund in the amount of $36,072 to partially fund the Hal Baldwin Memorial Plaza. The balance of the funds are coming from donations raised, $16,785. The total project budget is $52,857. After this transfer, the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund wilf have a projected year -end balance of $411,439. Staff recommends approval of first reading. Mayor Carpenter stated that staff is targeting a ;completion date on May 1, 2014, so that we can have an official ribbon cutting on Saturday, Election Day, May 3, 2014, which would mark the 20th anniversary of when Mayor Baldwin was first elected to his post. Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards, who moved, seconded by Councilmember Fowler, to approve Ordinance No. 14 -T -06 on first reading. The vote was unanimous with Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola, Councilmembers Fowler, John, and Edwards voting yes and no one voting no. Councilmember Duke was absent. Motion Carried ,,­N, Roll Call Vote Confirmation Mayor Carpenter recognized Deputy City Secretary Donna Schmoekel who recapped the votes of items 1 through 6. Requests and Announcements 7. Announcements by City Manager • Citizen Kudos • Recognition of City employee actions 02 -18 -2014 Minutes Page - 7 - • New Departmental initiatives No further announcements provided. 8. Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers that items be placed on a future City Council agenda. No items requested. 9. Announcements by Mayor and Councilmembers • City and community events attended and to be attended • City Council Committee and Liaison Assignments (see assignments below) • Continuing education events attended and to be attended • Recognition of actions by City employees *+%6, • Recognition of actions by community volunteers • Upcoming City Council agenda ite f. Mayor Carpenter recognized Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola who stated he attended the following events: • Wednesday, February 12, 2014 — FM 3009 & FM 78, Ribbon Cutting Urgent Care & Occupational Health Centers of Texas. • Thursday, February 13, 2014, Northeast Partnership meeting, where on behalf of Mayor Carpenter who spearheaded the resolution, presented a resolution to influence the House of Representatives to delay a very costly flood insurance program and return some of the subsidies to the residents. He stated no sooner did he finish presenting it when they moved to approve it. Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola thanked Mayor Carpenter for initiating this action and thanked the Northeast Partnership for supporting it. ooe Thursday, February 13, 2014, attended the Republic Lincoln Day Dinner — Schertz Civic Center, he stated it was a super event. • Tuesday, February 18, 2014 — Schertz Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, City Mangers from Schertz, Selma and Cibolo had an opportunity to brag about their cities. Mr. Kessel "did us proud. Special thanks to Publications Editor Chuck cCollough for his dedicated services as our designated "shutter bug." Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Fowler who stated he attended the followin • Wednesday, February 12, 2014 and Thursday, February 13, 2014 — attended the Joint Land Use Study Public Workshop for Randolph. He stated they discussed 28 different areas where the cities and the military were concerned with. Those in attendance and as a group voted on which areas were high priority comparing them to the areas the public had looked at on Wednesday. He stated that there was a close correlation between both groups. He stated that a final analysis of the data will be conducted and the Executive Board will start making a decision on which one of the projects they will try to do this year. 02 -18 -2014 Minutes Page - 8 - Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards who reminded everyone that Early Voting had begun. Mayor Carpenter thanked Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola for attending the Northeast Partnership meeting this past week. Mayor Carpenter stated he also had an opportunity to visit the Senior Center. He stated that over time we will need volunteers as we rebuild that facility. This is a great opportunity, in separating ourselves with the Foundation, we have taken the reigns and we all, including staff, citizens, and volunteers will do well with this. Mayor Carpenter stated there are two employees that the city asked to take on double duty to man the Senior Facility; Mrs. Sandy Bryant and Mrs. Sherry Davis. Mayor Carpenter thanked them publically in the forum and for the record for what they are doing at the Senior Center, it is an interracial part of what we are as a community and frankly the City could not do it with out the two of you. Mayor Carpenter stated with regard to House Resolution 3370, with regard to flood insurance, not only did the Northeast Partnership pass the resolution encouraging our members of Congress to pass this by- partisan bill, which will give relief to dozens of homeowners here in Schertz. A much need relief to the point that there are citizens that may be paying twice as much for their house with mortgage and flood insurance, most of the citizens will not be able to make that transition and make that kind of payment. Mayor Carpenter encouraged everyone to call upon their elected representatives in Washington to pass House Resolution 3370. Mayor Carpenter also stated that he has written and sent letters to all Representatives to support the resolution. Executive Session Council did not meet in Executive Session. Adiournment As there was no/urther business, the meeting was adiourned at 6•45 p.m. ATTEST: Brenda Dennis, City Secretary 02 -18 -2014 Minutes Page - 9 - Michael R. Carpenter, Mayor Agenda No. 2 CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM City Council Meeting: February 25, 2014 Department: City Manager Subject: Ordinance No. 14 -T -06 —An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas authorizing budget adjustment to establish additional expenditures in the 2013 -14 Budget in the amount of $52,857 related to the Hal Baldwin Memorial Plaza construction project; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance and providing an effective date. Final Reading. BACKGROUND Tonight's action requests establishing project budget and a budget adjustment from the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund in the amount of $36,072 to partially fund the Hal Baldwin Memorial Plaza. The balance of the funds are coming from donations raised, $16,785. The total project budget is $52,857. Since the groundbreaking on October 31, 2013, the Hal Baldwin Memorial Plaza project has had the drawings re -drawn and project re -bid, lines have been located, and fundraising concluded. Drawings for the project have been provided by Brent Luck with Luck Design Team who provided his services for free. We have had Brent redesign the Plaza in November to avoid having to relocate a parking lot light and to center the plaza with the City Hall Building. Regarding bidding, Doug Letbetter and Jerry McFarland have received two bids and four no- responses: VK Knowlton at $17,178.30 on October 25, 2013 and Robert's Concrete at $18,900.00 dated February 3, 2014. Both firms have a solid reputation with the City. We are recommending awarding the contract to VK Knowlton. Approval for this agreement will be performed by the City Manager. The construction site does not have any lines in the area except for the City fiber network which skims the construction area and traverses the front lawn. This locate was finalized late January and Tony McFalls has forwarded a map of the line on January 31. Below is a proposed budget for the project. Staff is recommending Council approve a transfer from the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund in the amount of $36,072 and donations raised $16,785 to create a Hal Baldwin Memorial Plaza project. After this transfer, the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund will have a projected year -end balance of $411,439. Plaza Signs TOTAL Revenue Flagpoles Donations 16,785 - 16,785 Hotel Occupancy Tax 29,865 6,207 36,072 TOTAL 46,650 6,207 52,857 Expenses Plaque 2,000 2,000 Flagpoles 8,350 8,350 Flatwork /Stonework 18,000 18,000 Electric /Utilities 7,500 7,500 Landscaping 7,500 7,500 Bldg /Sign Lettering 6,207 6,207 Contingencies 3,300 - 3,300 TOTAL 46,650 6,207 52,857 City Council approved this on first reading at their meeting of February 18, 2014. Goal: Establish a project budget and a budget adjustment from the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund to the project budget in the amount of $36,072 to partially fund the Hal Baldwin Memorial Plaza. The balance of the funds are coming from donations raised, $16,785. The total project budget is $52,857. Community Benefit: The goal is to construct a Memorial Plaza to pay tribute to former Mayor Hal Baldwin for his years of service to the City of Schertz. Summary of Recommended Action: Approve Ordinance No. 14 -T -06 on final reading—Establishing a project budget and approve a budget adjustment from the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund to the project budget in the amount of $36,072 to partially fund the Hal Baldwin Memorial Plaza. The balance of the funds are coming from donations raised, $16,785. The total project budget is $52,857. FISCAL IMPACT A budget adjustment from the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund to the project budget in the amount of $36,072 to partially fund the Hal Baldwin Memorial Plaza. The balance of the funds are coming from donations raised, $16,785. The total project budget is $52,857. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the budget adjustment Ordinance No. 14 -T -06 on the finalreading. ATTACHMENT(S) Ordinance No. 14 -T -06 ORDINANCE NO. 14 -T -06 AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS AUTHORIZING A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT TO ESTABLISH ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURES IN THE 2013 -14 BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $52,857 RELATED TO THE HAL BALDWIN MEMORIAL PLAZA CONSTRUCTION PROJECT; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, the City wishes to construct a Memorial Plaza to pay tribute to former Mayor Hal Baldwin for his years of service to the City of Schertz; and WHEREAS, the City needs to establish a project budget of $52,857; and WHEREAS, private donations have been secured to fund this project in the amount of $16,785; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City has determined that it is in the best interests of the City to establish a project budget and authorize a budget adjustment to fully fund this project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS: Section 1. The City establishes a project budget of $52,857 for the Hal Baldwin Memorial Plaza. Section 2. The City authorizes a budget adjustment to transfer $36,072 from the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund to help fund this project. Section 3. The City authorizes a budget adjustment to utilize $16,785 from donations collected in FY 2012 -13 and in FY 2013 -14. Section 4. The recitals contained in the preamble hereof are hereby found to be true, and such recitals are hereby made a part of this Ordinance for all purposes and are adopted as a part of the judgment and findings of the Council. Section 5. All ordinances and codes, or parts thereof, which are in conflict or inconsistent with any provision of this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict, and the provisions of this Ordinance shall be and remain controlling as to the matters resolved herein. Section 6. This Ordinance shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas and the United States of America. Section 7. If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall be held to be invalid, the remainder of this Ordinance and the application of such provision to other persons and circumstances shall nevertheless be valid, and the City hereby declares that this Ordinance would have been enacted without such invalid provision. Section 8. It is officially found, determined, and declared that the meeting at which this Ordinance is adopted was open to the public and public notice of the time, place, and subject matter of the public business to be considered at such meeting, including this Ordinance, was given, all as required by Chapter 551, as amended, Texas Government Code. Section 9. This Ordinance shall be effective upon the date of final adoption hereof and any publication required by law. PASSED ON FIRST READING, the 18th day of February 2014. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED ON SECOND READING, the 25th day of February, 2014. CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS Michael Carpenter, Mayor ATTEST: Brenda Dennis, City Secretary (CITY SEAL) 50558021.1 - 2 - Agenda No. 3 CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM City Council Meeting: February 25, 2014 Department: Police Department Subject: Resolution No. 14 -R -17 - Texas Governor's Office Grant BACKGROUND The City is requesting authorization to apply for a fiscal year 2015 Texas Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant through the Criminal Justice Division of the Texas Governor's Office for the project titled: Evidence Technician Equipment in the amount of $10,853.85 with no matching funds required. Chief Hansen recommends the authorization to apply for the grant. Goal Provide funding for equipment needed by the Evidence Technician in the collection and processing of evidence. Community Benefit Provide for a safer community with increased cases cleared through evidence collection. Summary of Recommended Action The acceptance of the fiscal year 2015 Texas Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant through the Criminal Justice Division of the Texas Governor's Office for the project titled: Evidence Technician Equipment in the amount of $10,853.85 with no matching funds required. FISCAL IMPACT A grant award of $10,853.85 with no matching funds required. RECOMMENDATION Approval of Resolution No. 14 -R -17 ATTACHMENT(S) Resolution No. 14 -R -17 and fiscal year 2015 Texas Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant through the Criminal Justice Division of the Texas Governor's Office for the project titled: Evidence Technician Equipment agreement RESOLUTION NO. 14 -R -17 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR A GRANT, AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH WHEREAS, the City of Schertz (the "City ") wishes to apply for a fiscal year 2015 Texas Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant through the Criminal Justice Division of the Texas Governor's Office for the project titled: Evidence Technician Equipment; and WHEREAS, the grant funds total $10,853.85 and require no matching funds; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Schertz hereby finds and determines that it is in the best interest of the City to apply for the fiscal year 2015 Texas Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant funds totaling $10,853.85 with no matching funds for the project titled: Evidence Technician Equipment. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS THAT: Section 1. The City Council hereby authorizes the application for the fiscal year 2015 Texas Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant funds totaling $10,853 with no matching funds (the "Grant ") for the project titled: Evidence Technician Equipment. Section 2. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager or his designee to take all actions necessary in connection with the acceptance of the Grant including, but not limited to, executing the Grant Agreement, acceptance, rejection, to alter, or terminate the grant. Section 3. The City Council hereby assures that, in the event of loss or misuse of grant funds, all funds shall be reimbursed to the Criminal Investigations Division of the Texas Governor's Office. Section 4. The recitals contained in the preamble hereof are hereby found to be true, and such recitals are hereby made a part of this Resolution for all purposes and are adopted as a part of the judgment and findings of the City Council. Section 5. All resolutions, or parts thereof, which are in conflict or inconsistent with any provision of this Resolution are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict, and the provisions of this Resolution shall be and remain controlling as to the matters resolved herein. Section 6. This Resolution shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas and the United States of America. Section 7. If any provision of this Resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall be held to be invalid, the remainder of this Resolution and the application of such provision to other persons and circumstances shall nevertheless be valid, and the City Item 3A Resolution QD grant 2015_02192014 F v 3 FinalFinal Page 1 Council hereby declares that this Resolution would have been enacted without such invalid provision. Section 8. It is officially found, determined, and declared that the meeting at which this Resolution is adopted was open to the public and public notice of the time, place, and subject matter of the public business to be considered at such meeting, including this Resolution, was given, all as required by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended. Section 9. This Resolution shall be in force and effect from and after its final passage, and it is so resolved. PASSED AND ADOPTED, this 25th day of February, 2014. CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS Mayor, Michael R. Carpenter ATTEST: City Secretary, Brenda Dennis (CITY SEAL) Item 3A Resolution CJD grant 2015_02192014 F v 3 Final Page 2 Agency Name: Schertz, City of Grant /App: 2782101 Start Date: 10/1/2014 End Date: 3/31/2015 Project Title: Evidence Technician Equipment Status: Application Pending Submission Eligibility Information Your organization's Texas Payee /Taxpayer ID Number: 17414693444005 Application Eligibility Certify: Created on: 1/28/2014 10:48:15 AM By: John Correu Profile Information Applicant Agency Name: Schertz, City of Project Title: Evidence Technician Division or Unit to Administer the Project: Police Department, Criminal Investigation Division Address Line 1: 1400 Schertz Parkway Address Line 2: Building #6 City /State /Zip: Schertz Texas 78154 -1672 Start Date: 10/1/2014 End Date: 3/31/2015 Regional Council of Goverments(COG) within the Project's Impact Area: Alamo Area Council of Governments Headquarter County: Guadalupe Counties within Project's Impact Area: Bexar,Comal,Guadalupe Grant Officials: Authorized Official User Name: John Correu Email: Jcorreu @schertz.com Address 1: 1400 Schertz Pkwy, Bldg #6 Address 1: City: Schertz, Texas 78154 Phone: 210-619-1245 Other Phone: 210- 860 -6429 Fax: 210-619-1220 Title: Mr. Salutation: Lieutenant Project Director User Name: Manny Casas Email: mcasas @schertz.com Address 1: 1400 Schertz Parkway Address 1: City: Schertz, Texas 78154 Phone: 210-619-1243 Other Phone: 210- 619 -1200 Fax: 210-619-1220 Title: Mr. Salutation: Sergeant Financial Official User Name: Juan Santoya Email: jsantoya @schertz.com Address 1: 1400 Schertz Parkway Address 1: City: Schertz, Texas 78154 Phone: 210-619-1141 Other Phone: Fax: 210-619-1149 Title: Mr. Salutation: Mr. Grant Writer User Name: John Correu Email: Jcorreu @schertz.com Address 1: 1400 Schertz Pkwy, Bldg #6 Address 1: City: Schertz, Texas 78154 Phone: 210-619-1245 Other Phone: 210- 860 -6429 Fax: 210-619-1220 Title: Mr. Salutation: Lieutenant Grant Vendor Information Organization Type: Unit of Local Government (City, Town, or Village) Organization Option: applying to provide services to all others Applicant Agency's State Payee Identification Number (e.g., Federal Employer's Identification (FEI) Number or Vendor ID): 17414693444005 Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS): 958344285 Narrative Information Primary Mission and Purpose The purpose of the Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Formula Grant (JAG) Program is to prevent and control crime and make improvements to the criminal justice system. Funding Levels The anticipated funding levels for the JAG program are as follows: • Minimum Award - $10,000 • Maximum Award -None • Match Required - None For more information regarding grantee match, please click on the Budget tab, and then click on the Source of Match tab in eGrants. Note: If you voluntarily include matching funds that exceed the minimum match requirement, you will be held to that amount throughout the grant period. Program Requirements Purpose Areas Applicant assures that its proposed project meets at least one of the following Purpose Areas to be eligible for funding: Law Enforcement - Supports state and local law enforcement agencies that address violent crime or statistically supported major crime initiatives at the local level. Prosecution and Court - Programs that improve the prosecution of serious and violent crimes, including those that reduce the time from arrest to disposition. Technology - Programs that implement or expand a law enforcement agency's ability to report and analyze crime. Applicant assures that any criminal intelligence databases developed under this program will comply with 28 CFR Part 23. Corrections and Community Corrections - Programs that reintegrate adults and juveniles into the community. Drug Treatment - Programs that target substance abuse treatment for juveniles or adults who have been court ordered to participate, including drug courts and projects that serve as alternatives to incarceration. Priorities Select the priority(ies) applicable to your project and then describe how the project supports the selected priority(ies). Crime Data - Enhancements to records management systems to allow local law enforcement to contribute appropriate data: a) to the National Data Exchange (N -DEx) through the Texas Data Exchange (TDEx) application hosted by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), or b) to the National Incident -Based Reporting System (NIBRS) Through the Uniform Crime Reporting section at DPS. Trafficking - Projects that disrupt drug and human trafficking including areas along and near major state corridors. Innovative or Evidence Based Programs - Projects that reduce crime and violence in areas with high crime rates or organized criminal activity. Mental Health - Specialized training to increase the number of mental health officers and the ability of law enforcement to work with individuals diagnosed with mental illness. System Improvements - Projects that promote efficiency, accuracy and credibility of law enforcement agencies and prosecutors. Select all that apply: Crime Data • Trafficking • Innovative or Evidence Based Programs Mental Health X System Improvements _ N/A Describe how the project supports the selected priority(ies): This project will support the successful prosecution of criminal cases, specifically violent crimes, by better providing the investigators with stronger evidence collection resources. Having stronger evidence and systems in place to collaborate the cases will lead to successful prosecutions and have a bettering effect on the quality of life for the growing population the Schertz Police Department serves. Utilizing advances and innovations in technology will support this goal by providing scientifically sound evidence that has become the expected standard for criminal prosecution of family violence, child abuse and human trafficking cases. Program Income Applicant agrees to comply with all federal and state rules and regulations for program income and agrees to report all program income that is generated as a result of the project's activities. Applicant agrees to report program income to CID through a formal grant adjustment and to secure CID approval prior to use of the program income. Applicant agrees to use program income for allowable costs and agrees to expend program income immediately after CID's approval of a grant adjustment and prior to requesting reimbursement of CID funds. Deduction Method - Program income shall be deducted from total allowable costs to determine the net allowable costs. Program income shall be used for current costs unless CID authorizes otherwise. Program income which the grantee did not anticipate at the time of the award shall be used to reduce the CID award and grantee match rather than to increase the funds committed to the project. Asset Seizures and Forfeitures - Program income from asset seizures and forfeitures is considered earned when the property has been adjudicated to the benefit of the plaintiff (e.g., law enforcement entity). Uniform Crime Reporting Applicant assures that if it operates a law enforcement agency, the agency is current and has been current in reporting required Part I violent crime data for the three previous years to the Texas Department of Public Safety, and will continue timely reporting of required crime data throughout the grant period. Criminal History Reporting Entities receiving funds from CID must be located in a county that has an average of 90% or above on both adult and juvenile dispositions entered into the computerized criminal history database maintained by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) as directed in the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Chapter 60. The disposition completeness percentage is defined as the percentage of arrest charges a county reports to DPS for which a disposition has been subsequently reported and entered into the computerized criminal history system. Constitutional Compliance Applicant assures that it will not engage in any activity that violates Constitutional law including profiling based upon race. Information Systems Applicant assures that any new criminal justice information systems will comply with data sharing standards for the Global Justice XML Data Model and the National Information Exchange Model. Bulletproof Vests Applicant assures that if it plans to purchase body armor with grant funds, that it has adopted a mandatory wear policy. Federal Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Eligibility Applicant assures that if its agency was eligible to apply, it did apply for a 2012 direct award from the Bureau of Justice Assistance for JAG funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Formula Grant Program: Local Solicitation. Was your agency eligible for a (direct award) in the current federal fiscal year? _ Yes X No If you selected Yes, provide the amount you are eligible to receive, or have already received. Enter the amount ($) of JAG Funds: 0 Describe how you plan to use the funds. Funding from this grant will be used to purchase new and innovative equipment to aid in the processing of evidence. This new equipment will allow the Schertz Police Department to utilize the full potential of the evidence technician position in executing their assigned duties. The equipment is necessary to perform many of the more specialized techniques the evidence technician is already trained for, but results cannot be produced without the adequate equipment needed for specific techniques. This equipment will assist the Schertz police department leverage technology to improve regional operational effectiveness, increase situational awareness and improve prosecution of cases involving evidentiary collection. Civil Rights Liaison A civil rights liaison who will serve as the grantee's civil rights point of contact and who will be responsible for ensuring that the grantee meets all applicable civil rights requirements must be designated. The designee will act as the grantee's liaison in civil rights matters with CJD and with the federal Office of Justice Programs. Enter the Name of the Civil Rights Liaison: Josh Smith, HR Director Enter the Address for the Civil Rights Liaison: 1400 Schertz Pkwy Schertz, Texas 78154 Enter the Phone Number for the Civil Rights Liaison [(999) 999 -9999 x9999]: 210 - 619 -1155 Certification Each applicant agency will certify to the specific criteria detailed above under Program Requirements to be eligible for funding under the Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Solicitation. X I certify to all of the above eligibility requirements. Problem Statement: Please provide a detailed account in the Problem Statement section of the existing issues your project will target. Enter your problem statement: Although the Schertz Police Department has created the position of Evidence Technician to collect and process evidence in order to aid investigators with the successful prosecution of criminal cases, the police department currently does not have all of the equipment needed to fully utilize the full potential of the position. In order to provide investigators and prosecutors with better evidence, the utilization of newer technology is absolutely necessary and has become expected for a successful criminal prosecution. Supporting Data: Provide as much supporting data, to include baseline statistics and the sources of your data, which are pertinent to where the grant project is located and /or targeted. Do not use statewide data for a local problem or national data for a statewide problem. Enter your supporting data: FY2013 (Guadalupe County Only): 307 hotline calls DPS Crime in Texas 2012 report - 870 family violence offenses reported; 91 sexual assaults Services provided to 96 Guadalupe County residents FY2012 (Guadalupe County Only): 397 hotline calls DPS Crime in Texas 2011 report - 944 family violence offenses reported; 90 sexual assaults Reference: Guadalupe Valley Family Violence Shelter and DPS Report 2011 UCR DATA - SCHERTZ PD Population 32, 127 Murder Rape Robbery Agg Assault Number of Offenses 0 9 4 71 Rate Per 100,000 0 28 12.5 221 Number of Clearances 0 3 1 13 Percent Cleared 0 33 25 18 Number of Arrests 0 0 4 26 2012 UCR DATA - SCHERTZ PD Population 32, 964 Murder Rape Robbery Agg Assault Number of Offenses 0 8 4 52 Rate Per 100,000 0 24.3 12.1 157.7 Number of Clearances 0 3 1 28 Percent Cleared 0 38 25 54 Number of Arrests 0 1 1 20 2013 UCR DATA - SCHERTZ PD Population 33, 711 Murder Rape Robbery Agg Assault Number of Offenses 1 12 10 60 Rate Per 100,000 2.9 35.6 29.7 17.8 Number of Clearances 1 1 3 55 Percent Cleared 100 8 30 91 Number of Arrests 0 1 1 19 Reference: City of Schertz UCR Report Community Plan: For projects that have a local or regional impact target area, provide information regarding the community plan need(s) that your project willl address. Enter your community planning needs: Introduction The implementation of this program will help to identify and leverage technology to improve regional operational effectiveness, and reduce the need for additional sworn manpower. Additionally, the implementation of this program will facilitate the development and the implementation of improved quality of life issues through crime prevention, suppression and a higher clearance rate. The strategic plan for 2014 represents the ongoing vision, mission, and values of the department and the department's progressive responses to the changing needs of the employees, the department, the city, and the community. The Schertz Police Department plans on focusing on several main objectives for the next five years. This plan will continue to be evaluated, revised, and updated as these needs change and the city grows. At our current population of 31,788 the city has a ratio of 1.45 officers per 1000 citizens. The city is currently growing at a rate of 3.87% annually with a projected population of 39,921 in 2014. The City of Schertz currently has approximately 116,634 miles of paved streets and 6.78 miles of unpaved streets, which is projected to increase with the growth of the city. As the department strives to continue in the direction of a superior police department, the strategic plan provides the guidelines that all employees utilize. The focus of the plan is to provide service to the citizens of Schertz with pride, integrity and the highest level of professionalism. As the department continues striving to meet the demands of a growing community, it is our belief that the residents will realize those results by being safe and secure. It is through this plan that the Schertz Police Department sets its sights on delivering quality service for the citizens of Schertz. We are guided by our established department goals and mission statement which are: Department Goals Promote public safety in our community through aggressive traffic enforcement, criminal investigations, public education and community involvement. Ensure that the department is adequately staffed, equipped and trained to accomplish its mission. To achieve the public's voluntary compliance with law along with improving the quality of life enjoyed by the citizens of Schertz in reducing crime and the fear of crime in the community. Mission Statement The mission of the Schertz Police Department is to provide community oriented law enforcement by utilizing teamwork of a professionally trained staff. The department is committed to the prevention of crime, protection of life and property while remaining sensitive and impartial to the citizens within the community, while continuing to strive for excellence in every service that we provide. Goals Goal IV - To provide appropriate personal and technical equipment for all members of the Schertz Police Department. Objective # 1 - To improve existing police fleet vehicle replacement program and provide for any additional units as needed. Objective # 2 - To increase appropriate safety training equipment for police personnel Goal Statement: Provide a brief description of the overall goals and objectives for this project. Enter a description for the overall goals and objectives: The overall goal of this project is to better assist the successful prosecution of violent crimes through the proper collection, processing and analysis of physical evidence by persons that specialize in such tasks. The Schertz Police Department has created an Evidence Technician position specifically for that purpose; however the Department is lacking the equipment necessary to obtain physical and digital evidence necessary to fully assist in successful prosecution. Modern equipment will allow the Evidence Technician to utilize the full capacity of the specialized training they have completed and better provide investigators and prosecutors with the information they need. Additionally, due to the "CSI Effect ", a great level of expertise in the collection and processing of evidence has become the expectation for the successful prosecution of criminal cases. An advancement in the level of technology available to the Schertz Police Department will also have a great impact with meeting some of the recommendations made in the conclusion of the 2009 NAS Report: Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States: A path Forward. Cooperative Working Agreement (CWA): When a grantee intends to carry out a grant project through cooperating or participating with one or more outside organizations, the grantee must obtain authorized approval signatures on the cooperative working agreement (CWA) from each participating organization. Grantees must maintain on file a signed copy of all cooperative working agreements, and they must submit to CID a list of each participating organization and a description of the purpose of each CWA. Cooperative working agreements do not involve an exchange of funds. For this project, provide the name of the participating organization(s) and a brief description of the purpose(s) for the CWA(s). You should only provide information here that this project's successful operation is contingent on for the named service or participation from the outside organization. Note: A Sample CWA is available here for your convenience. Enter your cooperating working agreement(s): N/A Continuation Projects: For continuation projects only, if your current or previous year's project is NOT on schedule in accomplishing the stated objectives, briefly describe the major obstacles preventing your organization from successfully reaching the project objectives as stated within your previous grant application. (Data may be calculated on a pro -rated basis depending on how long the current or previous year's project has been operating.) Enter your current grant's progress: N/A Project Summary: Briefly summarize the entire application, including the project's problem statement, supporting data, goal, target group, activities, and objectives. Be sure that the summary is easy to understand by a person not familiar with your project and that you are confident and comfortable with the information if it were to be released under a public information request. Enter your summary statement for this project: Although the Schertz Police Department has created the position of Evidence Technician to collect and process evidence in order to aid investigators with the successful prosecution of criminal cases, the police department currently does not have all of the equipment needed to fully utilize the full potential of the position. In order to provide investigators and prosecutors with better evidence, the utilization of newer technology is absolutely necessary and has become expected for a successful criminal prosecution. The overall goal of this project is to better assist the successful prosecution of violent crimes through the proper collection, processing and analysis of physical evidence by persons that specialize in such tasks. The Schertz Police Department has created an Evidence Technician position specifically for that purpose; however the Department is lacking in regard to the equipment necessary to obtain physical and digital evidence necessary to fully assist in successful prosecution. Modern equipment will allow the Evidence Technician to utilize the full capacity of the specialized training they have completed and better provide investigators and prosecutors with the information they need. Additionally, due to the "CSI Effect ", a great level of expertise in the collection and processing of evidence has become the expectation for the successful prosecution of criminal cases. An advancement in the level of technology available to the Schertz Police Department will also have a great impact with meeting some of the recommendations made in the conclusion of the 2009 NAS Report: Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States: A path Forward. Funding from this grant will be used to purchase new and innovative equipment to aid in the processing of evidence. This new equipment will allow the Schertz Police Department to utilize the full potential of the evidence technician position in executing their assigned duties. The equipment is necessary to perform many of the more specialized techniques the evidence technician is already trained for, but results cannot be produced without the adequate equipment needed for specific techniques. This project will support the successful prosecution of criminal cases by better providing the investigators with stronger evidence. Having stronger evidence to collaborate the cases will lead to successful prosecutions and have a bettering effect on the quality of life for the growing population the Schertz Police Department serves. Utilizing advances and innovations in technology will support this goal by providing scientifically sound evidence that has become the expected standard for criminal prosecution. Project Activities Information Law Enforcement Projects What is your agency's approved budget for law enforcement operations for the current fiscal year? 5456518 How many commissioned peace officers are funded through your agency's budget? 55 How many additional commissioned peace officers are funded by grant funds? 0 Provide the amount of asset forfeitures awarded to your agency in the most recently completed fiscal year. 55562 Provide the balance of asset forfeitures on hand as of the date of this application. 398890 Describe the proposed use of the forfeiture funds: These forfeited funds are earmarked for the purchase and upgrade of the Police department's RMS and CAD system. Selected Pro'ect Activities: ACTIVITY PERCENTAGE: DESCRIPTION The equipment is necessary to perform many of the more specialized techniques the Equipment 100.00 evidence technician is already trained for, but results cannot be produced without the adequate equipment needed for specific techniques. Geographic Area: Schertz is a city in Bexar, Comal, and Guadalupe counties in the U.S. state of Texas within the San Antonio -New Braunfels metropolitan area. The population was 31,465 at the 2010 census with estimated current population of 34,883. Schertz's proximity to two major cities, two major airports, and the interchange of two major interstate highways is a distinct geographical challenge. Target Audience: The 34,883 residents of Schertz, the businesses in the City and the visitors to the area will benefit from and be impacted by the improvements provided by this project. Gender: Male and Female Ages: All age ranges Special Characteristics: Since the late 1990s, Schertz has witnessed unprecedented growth. In five years, from 2000 -2005, the city's population jumped from 18,694 to 26,463. In 2006 alone, the population rose from 26,463 to 34,000. During that same period, the city platted 1,357 new lots and the growth shows no sign of slowdown. Measures Information Progress Reporting Requirements All programs will be required to report the output and outcome measures for this program to Texas A &M University, Public Policy Research Institute (PPRI). Objective Output Measures OUTPUT MEASURE CURRENT DATA TARGET LEVEL Number of staff with access to equipment purchased with grant funds. 1 7 Number of units purchased. 1 1 Custom Objective Output Measures CUSTOM OUTPUT MEASURE CURRENT DATA TARGET LEVEL Objective Outcome Measures OUTCOME MEASURE CURRENT DATA TARGET LEVEL Number of agencies that benefitted from equipment purchases. 7 12 Custom Objective Outcome Measures CUSTOM OUTCOME MEASURE CURRENT DATA TARGET LEVEL Certification and Assurances Each applicant must click on this link to review the standard Certification and Assurances. Resolution from Governing Body Applications from local units of governments and other political subdivisions must include a resolution that contains the following: Authorization by your governing body for the submission of the application to CID that clearly identifies the name of the project for which funding is requested; A commitment to provide all applicable matching funds; A designation of the name and /or title of an authorized official who is given the authority to apply for, accept, reject, alter, or terminate a grant (Note: If a name is provided, you must update CID should the official change during the grant period.); and A written assurance that, in the event of loss or misuse of grant funds, the governing body will return all funds to CID. Upon approval from your agency's governing body, upload the approved resolution to eGrants by clicking on the Upload Files sub -tab located in the Summary tab. Contract Compliance Will CJD grant funds be used to support any contracts for professional services? Select the Appropriate Response: _ Yes X No For applicant agencies that selected Yes above, describe how you will monitor the activities of the sub - contractor(s) for compliance with the contract provisions (including equipment purchases), deliverables, and all applicable statutes, rules, regulations, and guidelines governing this project. Enter a description for monitoring contract compliance: Lobbying For applicant agencies requesting grant funds in excess of $100,000, have any federally appropriated funds been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any federal contract, the making of any federal grant, the making of any federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any federal contract, grant loan, or cooperative agreement? Note: Pursuant to Texas Government Code §556.005, a political subdivision or private entity that receives state funds may not use the funds to pay a person required to register as a lobbyist or for lobbying expenses. A political subdivision or private entity that violates this provision is not eligible to receive additional state funds. Select the Appropriate Response: _ Yes X No _ N/A For applicant agencies that selected either No or N/A above, have any non - federal funds been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress in connection with this federal contract, loan, or cooperative agreement? Select the Appropriate Response _ Yes X_ No _ N/A Fiscal Year Provide the begin and end date for the applicant agency's fiscal year (e.g., 09 /01 /20xx to 08/31/20xx). Enter the Begin Date [mm /dd /yyyy]: 10/1/2014 Enter the End Date [mm /dd /yyyy]: 9/30/2014 Sources of Financial Support Each applicant must provide the amount of grant funds expended during the most recently completed fiscal year for the following sources: Enter the amount ($) of Federal Grant Funds: 0 Enter the amount ($) of State Grant Funds: 0 Single Audit Has the applicant agency expended federal grant funding of $500,000 or more, or state grant funding of $500,000 or more during the most recently completed fiscal year? Select the Appropriate Response: _ Yes X No Note: Applicants who expend less than $500,000 in federal grant funding or less than $500,000 in state grant funding are exempt from the Single Audit Act and cannot charge audit costs to a CJD grant. However, CJD may require a limited scope audit as defined in OMB Circular A -133. Applicant agencies that selected Yes above, provide the date of your organization's last annual single audit, performed by an independent auditor (in accordance with the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 and OMB Circular A -133). Enter the date of your last annual single audit: Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (ESOP) Type I Entity: Defined as an applicant that meets one or more of the following criteria: • the applicant has less than 50 employees; • the applicant is a non - profit organization; • the applicant is a medical institution; • the applicant is an Indian tribe; • the applicant is an educational institution, or • the applicant is receiving a single award of less than $25,000. Reouirements for a Type I Entitv: • The applicant is not required to prepare an EEOP because it is a Type I Entity as defined above, pursuant to 28 CFR 42.302; and • the applicant will comply with applicable federal civil rights laws that prohibit discrimination in employment and in the delivery of services. Type II Entity: Defined as an applicant that meets the following criteria: • the applicant has 50 or more employees, and • the applicant is receiving a single award of $25,000 or more, but less than $500,000. Requirements for a Type II Entity: Federal law requires a Type II Entity to formulate an EEOP and keep it on file. • The applicant agency is required to formulate an EEOP in accordance with 28 CFR 42.301, et seq., subpart E; • the EEOP is required to be formulated and signed into effect within the past two years by the proper authority; • the EEOP is available for review by the public and employees or for review or audit by officials of CJD, CJD's designee, or the Office of Civil Rights, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice, as required by relevant laws and regulations; • the applicant will comply with applicable federal civil rights laws that prohibit discrimination in employment and in the delivery of services; and • the EEOP is required to be on file in the office of (enter the name and address where the EEOP is filed below): Enter the name of the person responsible for the EEOP and the address of the office where the EEOP is filed: Type III Entity: Defined as an applicant that is NOT a Type I or Type II Entity. Reguirements for a Type III Entity: Federal law requires a Type III Entity to formulate an EEOP and submit it for approval to the Office for Civil Rights, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. • The EEOP is required to be formulated and signed into effect within the past two years by the proper authority; • the EEOP has been submitted to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR), Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice and has been approved by the OCR, or it will be submitted to the OCR for approval upon award of the grant, as required by relevant laws and regulations; and • the applicant will comply with applicable federal civil rights laws that prohibit discrimination in employment and in the delivery of services. Based on the definitions and requirements above, the applicant agency certifies to the following entity type: Select the appropriate response: —Type I Entity X Type II Entity —Type III Entity Debarment Each applicant agency will certify that it and its principals (as defined in 2 CFR Part 180.995): • Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, sentenced to a denial of Federal benefits by a State or Federal Court, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any federal department or agency; • Have not within a three -year period preceding this application been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (federal, state, or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of federal or state antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property; or • Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity (federal, state, or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in the above bullet; and have not within a three -year period preceding this application had one or more public transactions (federal, state, or local) terminated for cause or default. Select the appropriate response: X I Certify _ Unable to Certify If you selected Unable to Certify above, please provide an explanation as to why the applicant agency cannot certify the statements. Enter the debarment justification: FFATA Certification Certification of Recipient Highly Compensated Officers - The Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) requires Prime Recipients (CID) to report the names and total compensation of each of the five most highly compensated officers (a.k.a. positions) of each sub recipient organization for the most recently completed fiscal year preceding the year in which the grant is awarded if the subrecipient answers YES to the FIRST statement but NO to the SECOND statement listed below. In the sub recipient's preceding completed fiscal year, did the sub recipient receive: (1) 80 percent or more of its annual gross revenue from Federal contracts (and subcontracts), loans, grants (and subgrants) and cooperative agreements; AND (2) $25,000,000 or more in annual gross revenue from Federal contracts (and subcontracts), loans, grants (and subgrants) and cooperative agreements? _ Yes X No Does the public have access to information about the compensation of the senior executives through periodic reports filed under Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m(a), 78o(d)) or Section 6104 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986? X Yes No If you answered YES to the FIRST statement and NO to the SECOND statement, please provide the name and total compensation amount of each of the five most highly compensated officers (a.k.a. positions) within your agency for the current calendar year. If you answered NO to the first statement you are NOT required to provide the name and compensation amounts. NOTE: "Total compensation" means the complete pay package of each of the sub recipient's compensated officers, including all forms of money, benefits, services, and in -kind payments (see SEC Regulations: 17 CCR 229.402). Position 1 - Name: Position 1 - Total Compensation ($): 0 Position 2 - Name: Position 2 - Total Compensation ($): 0 Position 3 - Name: Position 3 - Total Compensation ($): 0 Position 4 - Name: Position 4 - Total Compensation ($): 0 Position 5 - Name: Position 5 - Total Compensation ($): 0 Fiscal Capability Information Organizational Information Enter the Year in which the Corporation was Founded: Enter the Date that the IRS Letter Granted 501(c)(3) Tax Exemption Status: Enter the Employer Identification Number Assigned by the IRS: Enter the Charter Number assigned by the Texas Secretary of State: Accounting System The grantee organization must incorporate an accounting system that will track direct and indirect costs for the organization (general ledger) as well as direct and indirect costs by project (project ledger). The grantee must establish a time and effort system to track personnel costs by project. This should be reported on an hourly basis, or in increments of an hour. Is there a list of your organization's accounts identified by a specific number (i.e., a general ledger of accounts). Select the appropriate response: _ Yes No Does the accounting system include a project ledger to record expenditures for each Program by required budget cost categories? Select the appropriate response: _ Yes No Is there a timekeeping system that allows for grant personnel to identify activity and requires signatures by the employee and his or her supervisor? Select the appropriate response: _ Yes No If you answered 'No' to any question above in the Accounting System section, in the space provided below explain what action will be taken to ensure accountability. Enter your explanation: Financial Capability Grant agencies should prepare annual financial statements. At a minimum, current internal balance sheet and income statements are required. A balance sheet is a statement of financial position for a grant agency disclosing assets, liabilities, and retained earnings at a given point in time. An income statement is a summary of revenue and expenses for a grant agency during a fiscal year. Has the grant agency undergone an independent audit? Select the appropriate response: _ Yes No Does the organization prepare financial statements at least annually? Select the appropriate response: _ Yes No According to the organization's most recent Audit or Balance Sheet, are the current total assets greater than the liabilities? Select the appropriate response: _ Yes No If you selected 'No' to any question above under the Financial Capability section, in the space provided below explain what action will be taken to ensure accountability. Enter your explanation: Budgetary Controls Grant agencies should establish a system to track expenditures against budget and / or funded amounts. Are there budgetary controls in effect (e.g., comparison of budget with actual expenditures on a monthly basis) to include drawing down grant funds in excess of: a) Total funds authorized on the Statement of Grant Award? _ Yes No b) Total funds available for any budget category as stipulated on the Statement of Grant Award? _ Yes No If you selected 'No' to any question above under the Budgetary Controls section, in the space provided below please explain what action will be taken to ensure accountability. Enter your explanation: Internal Controls Grant agencies must safeguard cash receipts, disbursements, and ensure a segregation of duties exist. For example, one person should not have authorization to sign checks and make deposits. Are accounting entries supported by appropriate documentation (e.g., purchase orders, vouchers, receipts, invoices)? Select the appropriate response: _ Yes No Is there separation of responsibility in the receipt, payment, and recording of costs? Select the appropriate response: _ Yes No If you selected 'No' to any question above under the Internal Controls section, in the space provided below please explain what action will be taken to ensure accountability. Enter your explanation: Budget Details Information Budget Information by Budget Line Item: CATEGORY SUB CATEGORY DESCRIPTION CJD CASH MATCH IN- KIND GPI TOTAL UNIT /% MATCH Crime Crime Scene Kit 2020 Equipment Scene Evident #CSK2020 $1,995.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,995.00 1 Equipment $1,995.001 Crime Professional Equipment Scene Photography Kit Sirchie $3,145.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $3,145.00 1 Equipment CAM300 $3,145.00 Item description Company Item Number Price Quantity Master Kit with Rechargeable BM500 Sirchie MFE1000 $695.00 1 Heavy Duty Tripod Evident #9830 $265.00 1 Grip Action Ball Tripod Head Evident #9834 $160.00 1 All Purpose Evidence Recovery Kit Sirchie PVS200 $199.50 1 Disposable Jumpsuit w /Hood Sirchie SF0072M $43.00 4 Crime Disposable Protective Equipment Scene High -Top Boots Sirchie $2,064.85 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2,064.85 1 Equipment TYV200 $17.80 4 Personal Protection Kit Sirchie PPP100L $63.80 3 Camera Lens Barrier Filter Kit Sirchie AFK52 $94.95 1 White Paper Roll #50 3ft X 720 ft Sirchie WPR100 $74.95 1 Impulse Evidenece Bag Sealer with cutter Sirchie 796EC12 $305.95 1 Evidence Bag Tubing 12" w /white stripe Sirchie PETW12 $94.95 2 Evidence Bag Tubing Dispenser Sirchie EBTD12 $49.95 1 Digital Device Review Kit : This Digital Device Review Kit allows you to conduct mobile triage and contains everything Crime you need to be able to Equipment Scene forensically process over $3,649.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $3,649.00 1 Equipment 9.500 device profiles and extract in a forensically sound manner any data associated with those devices. This system is integrated directly into a Source of Match Information Detail Source of Match /GPI: DESCRIPTION MATCH TYPE AMOUNT Summary Source of Match /GPI: Total Report Cash Match In Kind GPI Federal Share GPI State Share Windows operating system based Tablet. With analysis features such as logical and physical acquisitions, file system acquisitions, password bypassing, advanced data parsers, file viewers, Google Earth integration, a back end database for handling the large amounts of data contained in smart phones, and much more, investigators will be able to perform a completed examination and report on all data acquired. Device Seizure (DS) - acquire and analyze data from over 9,500 device profiles including cell phones, smartphones (iPhone, Androids, BlackBerry), tablets (iPads /iPod Touches, Android Tablets), Windows phones and portable devices, PDAs, GPS devices, Media Devices (iPods, eReaders -not parsed), and Media cards. Deployable Device Seizure (DDS) is a version of Device Seizure designed for use in the field. It is integrated into a tablet PC and delivered in a touch screen format. Source of Match Information Detail Source of Match /GPI: DESCRIPTION MATCH TYPE AMOUNT Summary Source of Match /GPI: Total Report Cash Match In Kind GPI Federal Share GPI State Share $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Budget Summary Information Budget Summary Information by Budget Category: CATEGORY CJD CASH MATCH IN -KIND MATCH GPI TOTAL Equipment $10,853.85 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $10,853.85 Budget Grand Total Information: CJD CASH MATCH IN -KIND MATCH GPI TOTAL $10,853.85 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $10,853.85 Condition Of Fundings Information Condition of Funding / Project Date Date Hold Hold Line Item Requirement Created Met Funds Funds You are logged in as User Name: Jcorreu