11-18-2013 Agenda with Backup
MEETING AGENDA
City Council
REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL
November 18, 2013, 7:00 P.M.
HAL BALDWIN MUNICIPAL COMPLEX COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1400 SCHERTZ PARKWAY BUILDING #4
SCHERTZ, TEXAS 78154
AGENDA
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2013 AT 7:00 P.M.
Please note that the meeting starts at 7:00 p.m.
Call to Order – Regular Session
Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance to the Flags of the United States and State of
Texas. (Mayor Pro-Tem Fowler)
Resolution No. 13-R-99
1.Î Consideration and/or action approving a resolution
approving the Canvass of the November 5, 2013 Returns and Declaring the
Results of the Election; and other matters in connection therewith (Mayor
Carpenter/B. Dennis)
1A. Oath of Office Î (B. Dennis)
A.Newly Elected Officers Î Oath of Office administered to Daryl John Place 3,
Cedric Edwards Place 4, and Matthew Duke Place 5. (B. Dennis)
B.Certificate of Election Î Presentation of Certificate of Election. (Mayor
Carpenter)
Presentations
Presentation and update on the City of Schertz Capital Improvement Projects (J.
Kessel/P. Gaudreau)
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
3
no more than minutes.
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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.
Consent Agenda Items
The Consent Agenda is considered to be 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 by the Mayor or a Councilmember.
Minutes
2. - Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the
Regular Meeting of November 12, 2013. (J. Kessel/B. Dennis)
Resolution No. 13-R-96
3. Î Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution
authorizing an amended Professional Services Agreement with Jackson A&E
Associates, Inc., and other matters in connection therewith. (J. Kessel/B. James)
Schertz-Seguin Local Government Corporation Council Ex-Officio Liaison
4.
Member
Î Consideration and/or action regarding the appointment of Councilmember
David Scagliola to serve as an Ex-Officio Member on the Schertz-Seguin Local
Government Corporation Board. (J. Bierschwale/J. Bierschwale)
Discussion and Action Items
Ordinance No. 13-T-56
5. Î Consideration and/or approving an Ordinance authorizing
a budget adjustment to establish additional expenditures in the FY 2013-14 Budget
items related to the Commercial Place Properties Rehabilitation, Improvement, and
Upgrade projects which will be funded through rental revenue and sales of recyclable
material; repealing all Ordinances or Parts of Ordinances in conflict with this
First Reading
Ordinance; and providing an effective date. (J. Bierschwale/S.
Willoughby/C. Raleigh)
Resolution No. 13-R-97
6. Î Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution
authorizing an amendment to the Fee Schedule of the City of Schertz Texas, to reflect
the actual Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority Wastewater Treatment Rates for FY
2013-14. (J. Bierschwale/S. Willoughby)
Ordinance No. 13-T-57
7. Î Consideration and/or action approving an Ordinance
authorizing a budget adjustment in the amount of $135,086 from the Water
Construction funds for the relocation of the 16-inch high pressure reuse waterline
owned and operated by the Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority that is located in the
future planned extension of Live Oak Road to the new 25-foot easement owned by
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Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority; repealing all Ordinances or Parts of Ordinances in
First Reading
conflict with the Ordinance; and providing an effective date. (J.
Bierschwale/J. Hooks)
Roll Call Vote Confirmation
Requests and Announcements
8. Announcements by City Manager
Citizen Kudos
Recognition of City employee actions
New Departmental initiatives
9. Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers that items be placed on a future City
Council agenda.
10. Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers to City Manager and Staff for information.
11. 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
Called under:
Section 551.071 Texas Government Code Deliberation regarding litigation, pending or
contemplated litigation; and Consultations with the City Attorney regarding advice on
legal matters;
Section 551.072 Texas Government Code - Deliberation regarding the purchase,
exchange, sale, lease, or value of real property, or real estate;
Section 551.074 Texas Government Code - Deliberation regarding personnel matters,
policies, duties, employment, and evaluation of certain public officials and employees;
Reconvene into Regular Session
12. Take any actiondeemed necessary as a result of the Executive Session.
Adjournment
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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 15th DAY OF NOVEMBER 2013 AT
2:00 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.
Brenda Dennis
Brenda Dennis CPM, TRMC, MMC, City Secretary
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 _______________, 2013.
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COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS
Mayor CarpenterMayor Pro-Tem Fowler – Place 1
Audit Committee Interview Committee for Boards and Commissions
Hal Baldwin Scholarship Committee Schertz Housing Board Liaison
Interview Committee for Boards and Commissions
Investment Advisory Committee
TIRZ II Board
Councilmember Scagliola – Place 2Councilmember Antuna - Place 3
Animal Control Advisory Committee ASA Commuter Rail District Board Î Lone Star
Cibolo Valley Local Government Corporation Randolph Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) Executive
Interview Committee for Boards and Commissions Committee
Sweetheart Advisory Committee Schertz Seguin Local Government Corporation
Councilmember Edwards – Place 4Councilmember – Verinder – Place 5
Audit CommitteeAudit Committee
Hal Baldwin Scholarship Committee Investment Advisory Committee
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Agenda No. 1
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
City Council Meeting: November 18, 2013
Department: City Secretary
Subject:Resolution No. 13-R-99– Canvass of the
th
November 5 Election
BACKGROUND
Consideration and or action to approve Resolution No. 13-R-99 of the City Council of the City
of Schertz, Texas approving the canvass of the November 5, 2013 General Election.
FISCAL IMPACT
None
RECOMMENDATION
Approve Resolution No. 13-R-99, declaring the winners.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 13-R-99
RESOLUTION NO. 13-R-99
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SCHERTZ, TEXAS, APPROVING THE CANVASS OF THE NOVEMBER
5, 2013 GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS.
th
WHEREAS,
an election was duly held in the City of Schertz, Texas, on the 5 day of
November, 2013 to elect Councilmembers for Places 3, 4, and 5; and
WHEREAS,
the administrators of the election has provided to the City, as required by
applicable Texas law, the election results, as tabulated by the Administrators on the night of the
election; and
WHEREAS
, as required by applicable Texas law, Mayor Carpenter and the City Council duly
th
canvassed the results of the election on this the 18 day of November, 2013; and
WHEREAS
, as a result of the canvass, the reported votes establish the following results:
Bexar Bexar ComalComalGuadalupe Guadalupe
County County County County County County Total
EVEDEVEDEVEDVotes
Place 3
1168
Daryl John 2010152602519
Bert Crawford 15141735634311043
Place 4
Grumpy Azzoz 11122026024701117
Cedric
Edwards 24141826055291192
Place 5
1181
Matthew Duke 2215183614509
Richard Dziewit 119151512420968
TOTAL1037410313349828786669
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SCHERTZ, TEXAS:
SECTION I
The City Council finds that the results of the general election as set forth above reflect the
reported votes, and the canvass of votes is hereby approved.
SECTION II
37042965
The total of votes cast during early voting was by personal appearance, and
6669
votes were cast on Election Day. The total number of votes cast in this election was .
SECTION III
Daryl John
Is hereby declared elected to the
Office of Councilmember Place 3.
Cedric Edwards
Is hereby declared elected to the
Office of Councilmember Place 4.
Matthew Duke
Is hereby declared elected to the
Office of Councilmember Place 5.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED
this 18th day of November, 2013.
___________________________
Michael R. Carpenter, Mayor
Attest:
__________________________________
Brenda Dennis, City Secretary
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In the name and by the authority of
The State of Texas
OATH OF OFFICE
I Daryl John, do solemnly swear (or affirm), that I will faithfully execute the
duties of Council Member Place 3, City of Schertz, and will to the best of
my ability preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution and laws of the
United States and of this State, so help me God.
___________________________________
Affiant
SWORN TO and subscribed before me by affiant on the 18th day of
November 2013.
______________________________________
Signature of Person Administering Oath
____________________________________
(Seal)
Printed Name
____________________________________
Title
Form #2204
In the name and by the authority of
The State of Texas
OATH OF OFFICE
I Cedric Edwards, do solemnly swear (or affirm), that I will faithfully
execute the duties of Council Member Place 4, City of Schertz, and will to
the best of my ability preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution and
laws of the United States and of this State, so help me God.
___________________________________
Affiant
SWORN TO and subscribed before me by affiant on the 18th day of
November 2013.
______________________________________
Signature of Person Administering Oath
____________________________________
(Seal)
Printed Name
____________________________________
Title
Form #2204
In the name and by the authority of
The State of Texas
OATH OF OFFICE
I Matthew Duke, do solemnly swear (or affirm), that I will faithfully execute
the duties of Council Member Place 5, City of Schertz, and will to the best
of my ability preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution and laws of
the United States and of this State, so help me God.
___________________________________
Affiant
SWORN TO and subscribed before me by affiant on the 18th day of
November 2013.
______________________________________
Signature of Person Administering Oath
____________________________________
(Seal)
Printed Name
____________________________________
Title
Form #2204
In the name and by the authority of
The State of Texas
THIS IS TO CERTIFY, that at a general election held on
November 5, 2013
Cedric Edwards
Was duly elected
Council Place 4
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto
s
igned my name and caused the Seal of
Schertz to be affixed at the City of
Schertz, this 18th day of November 2013.
Michael R. Carpenter, Mayor
In the name and by the authority of
The State of Texas
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that at a general election held on
November 5, 2013
Daryl John
Was duly elected
Council Place 3
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto
s
igned my name and caused the Seal of
Schertz to be affixed at the City of
Schertz, this 18th day of November 2013.
Michael R. Carpenter, Mayor
In the name and by the authority of
The State of Texas
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that at a general election held on
November 5, 2013
Matthew Duke
Was duly elected
Council Place 5
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto
s
igned my name and caused the Seal of
Schertz to be affixed at the City of
Schertz, this 18th day of November 2013.
Michael R. Carpenter, Mayor
Agenda No. 2
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
City Council Meeting: November 18, 2013
Department: City Secretary
Subject: Minutes
BACKGROUND
The City Council held a Regular meeting on November 12, 2013.
FISCAL IMPACT
None
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council approve the minutes ofthe Regular meeting of November 12, 2013.
ATTACHMENT
Minutes – Regular meeting November 12, 2013.
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
November 12, 2013
A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on
November 12, 2013, 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 Jim Fowler
Councilmember David Scagliola Councilmember George Antuna
Councilmember Sydney Verinder
Staff Present: City Manager John Kessel
Executive Director John Bierschwale Executive Director David Harris
Executive Director Brian James City Attorney Katherine Tapley
City Secretary Brenda Dennis Deputy City Secretary Donna Schmoekel
Councilmember Cedric Edwards was absent.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Carpenter called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAGS OF THE UNITED
STATES AND THE STATE OF TEXAS.
Brother Butch Ikels from the Country Church, Marion, TX, 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
Announcements of upcoming City Events (D. Harris/J. Bierschwale/B. James)
Mayor Carpenter recognized Executive Director of Support David Harris who provided the
following announcements and upcoming events:
-Thursday, November 14, 2013 – Community Volunteer Banquet & Steve
Simonson Award – 6:30 p.m. Schertz Civic Center
-Thursday, November 14, 2013 – Northeast partnership Meeting – 11:30 a.m.
Olympia Hills Golf and Conference Center
-Friday, November 15, 2013 – Chamber of Commerce Business Appreciation
Banquet – 6:00 p.m. Schertz Civic Center
-Monday, November 18, 2013 – Will be the next regular scheduled Council
meeting which will accommodate the legal requirement of conducting the
canvassing of the election results.
-Friday, November 22, 2013 – Guadalupe County Master Gardner’s
Appreciation Day Celebration – County Annex, 1101 Elbel Road behind the
building at 11:00 a.m.
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-Friday, December 6, 2013 – Festival of Angels – 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. – Hal
Baldwin Municipal Complex. Lighted Night Parade begins at 6:30 p.m. from
Pickrell Park. Musical entertainment provided.
Announcements and recognitions by City Manager (J. Kessel)
No announcements at this time.
Hearing of Residents:
This time is set aside for any person who wishes to address the City Council. Each person should fill
3
out the speaker’s register prior to the meeting. Presentations should be limited to no more than
minutes.
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.
No one spoke.
Executive Session
Called under:
Section 551.071 Texas Government Code Deliberation regarding litigation, pending or
contemplated litigation; and Consultations with the City Attorney regarding advice on legal
matters;
Mayor Carpenter recessed the regular meeting into executive session at 6:06 p.m.
Reconvene into Regular Session
Mayor Carpenter reconvened the meeting at 6:55 p.m. and moved back to the regular agenda.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Mayor Pro-Tem Fowler who requested that Item 2 be removed for
separate action.
Consent Agenda Items
Minutes
1. - Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the Regular
meeting of November 5, 2013. (J. Kessel/B. Dennis)
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Resolution No. 13-R-91
3.– Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution authorizing a
Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Cibolo regarding the construction and
financial responsibilities of the Southern Schertz Wastewater Reclamation Plant, and others
matters in connection therewith. (J. Bierschwale/J. Bierschwale)
The following was read into record:
RESOLUTION NO. 13-R-91
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CITY OF
CIBOLO REGARDING THE CONSTRUCITON AND FINANCIAL
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SOUTHERN SCHERTZ WASTEWATER
RECLAMATION PLANT, AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION
THEREWITH
Resolution No. 13-R-94
4. – Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution authorizing a
modification to the existing construction contract with D. Wilson Construction Company,
Inc. for the construction of three baseball fields, an equipment storage building and
associated support systems and other matters in connection therewith. (B. James/P.
Gaudreau)
The following was read into record:
RESOLUTION NO. 13-R-94
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING A MODIFICATION TO THE EXISTING CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THREE BASEBALL FIELDS, AN
EQUIPMENT STORAGE BUILDING AND ASSOCIATED SUPPORT SYSTEMS
AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
Mayor Carpenter recognized Mayor Pro-Tem Fowler who moved, seconded by
The vote was
Councilmember Scagliola, to approve consent agenda items 1, 3 and 4.
unanimous with Mayor Pro-Tem Fowler, Councilmembers Scagliola, Antuna, and
Verinder voting yes and no one voting no. Councilmember Edwards was absent. Motion
Carried.
Discussion and Action Items
Resolution No. 13-R-90
2. – Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution authorizing
the execution of a Master Lease purchase Agreement between the City of Schertz, Texas and
U.S. Bank Equipment Finance, a Division of U.S. Bank National Association for the
purchase of various equipment items and to pay the costs of financing; authorizing certain
City Officials and City Staff to execute documents to effectuate each installment delivery of
the equipment; and enacting other provisions incident and related to the subject and purpose
of this Resolution. (J. Bierschwale/D. Wait)
The following was read into record:
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RESOLUTION NO. 13-R-90
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MASTER LEASE
PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS AND
U.S. BANK EQUIPMENT FINANCE, A DIVISION OF U.S. BANK NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF VARIOUS EQUIPMENT ITEMS AND
TO PAY THE COSTS OF FINANCING; AUTHORIZING CERTAIN CITY
OFFICIALS AND CITY STAFF TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS TO EFFECTUATE
EACH INSTALLMENT DELIVERY OF THE EQUIPMENT; AND ENACTING
OTHER PROVISIONS INCIDENT AND RELATED TO THE SUBJECT AND
PURPOSE OF THIS RESOLUTION
Mayor Carpenter recognized EMS Director Dudley Wait who introduced this item answering
questions from Council. Mr. Wait stated that our current devices, the LifePak 12, have been in
service for over eleven years and have performed flawlessly. Unfortunately, these devices
have exceeded their life span of ten years and due to technology changes and medical
advancements; they will no longer be supported by Physio Control within the next eighteen
months. The most up-to-date device is now the LifePak 15.
Physio Control has provided a quote that includes the opportunity to lease/purchase these
units. This lease agreement has a finance rate of 0% and will last sixty months. Although
the life span of these new monitors will be ten years, this lease will allow us to re-evaluate
where technology and patient care is in five years at the expiration of the lease and then to
make a decision to keep them for five additional years or make a decision to replace them at
the conclusion of the lease.
This plan covers on-site maintenance and repair, an annual service call to re-calibrate and test
each device and replacement batteries as needed. By purchasing five years of this plan at the
time of service, we get the annual inspection service call during year one where each device
is covered by warranty and then five full years of the plan after the warranty expires. By
purchasing the entire plan up front, we save $150 per year per device and are insulated from
any price increases in service plans throughout the first six years of the monitor’s life.
Mr. Wait stated the annual fiscal impact for each lease year will be $69,540.84. At the end of
the five year lease, the City can purchase the devices for $1. The amount for FY 2014 will be
$69,890.84 due to a $350 closing fee cost on the lease. The FY 2014 EMS Budget includes a
budgeted amount of $70,000 for this first year. In addition, the lease documents provide an
out clause that terminates the lease if these funds are not appropriated at any time in the
future for the life of the lease. Staff recommends approval.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Scagliola who moved, seconded by Mayor Pro-
The vote was unanimous with Mayor Pro-
Tem Fowler, to approve Resolution No. 13-R-90.
Tem Fowler, Councilmembers Scagliola, Antuna, and Verinder voting yes and no one
voting no. Councilmember Edwards was absent. Motion Carried.
Appointments/Reappointments and Resignations to City Boards, Commissions,
5.
Committees
– Consideration and/or action regarding appointments/reappointments and
resignations to City Boards, Commissions, and Committees. (J. Kessel/B. Dennis)
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Appointment of Ms. Janice Manzo – Alternate No. 2 to Library Board
Mayor Carpenter stated the Library Board currently has one Alternate Member vacancy.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Ms. Janice Munzo who came forward introducing herself
expressing her desire to serve on the board.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Mayor Pro-Tem Fowler who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Antuna, to appoint Ms. Janice Munzo as Alternate Member No. 2 to the
The vote was unanimous with Mayor Pro-Tem Fowler, Councilmembers
Library Board.
Scagliola, Antuna, and Verinder voting yes and no one voting no. Councilmember
Edwards was absent. Motion Carried.
November 18, 2013 City Council Meeting
6. – Consideration and/or action moving the
Regular City Council meeting of November 19, 2013, to Monday, November 18, 2013.
(Mayor & Council)
Mayor Carpenter stated that as required by State Law the last day to canvass the results of the
November 5, 2013 election is November 18, 2013. He stated the City Council‘s next regular
meeting is scheduled for November 19, 2013. The City must canvass the November 5, 2013
election results no later than November 18, 2013, which is on a Monday. It is recommended
scheduling the next City Council meeting on Monday, November 18, 2013 to accommodate
the canvassing requirement and hold its regular meeting at that time. Mayor Carpenter
recognized Councilmember Scagliola who requested that the meeting start at 7:00 p.m. which
would allow him to be present. Council concurred.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Scagliola who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Verinder, to cancel the Tuesday, November 19, 2013 City Council meeting
The vote was unanimous with
and move it to Monday, November 18, 2013 at 7:00 p.m..
Mayor Pro-Tem Fowler, Councilmembers Scagliola, Antuna, and Verinder voting yes and
no one voting no. Councilmember Edwards was absent. Motion Carried.
Resolution No. 13-R-95
7. – Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution authorizing a
contract with San Antonio Constructors, Ltd. relating to the Northcliffe Subdivision
waterline upgrade and relocation project and authorizing the budget expenditures for the
project and other matters in connection therewith.(J. Bierschwale/S. Willoughby)
RESOLUTION NO. 13-R-95
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH SAN ANTONIO CONSTRUCTORS, LTD.
RELATING TO THE NORTHCLIFFE SUBDIVISION WATERLINE UPGRADE
AND RELOCATION PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE BUDGET
EXPENDITURES FOR THE PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION
THEREWITH
Mayor Carpenter recognized Engineer-In-Training Larry Busch who introduced this item
answering questions from Council. Mr. Busch stated the existing asbestos cement water
mains in the Northcliffe Subdivision are experiencing a large number of breaks due to the
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ground shifting causing interruption of service to the residents in this area. The impact to the
City includes crew resources and overtime costs, damaged streets, sidewalks, and driveway
aprons and loss of purchased water.
Replacement of these sections of waterline is high priority based on the frequency of
waterline breaks and the impact on area residents from interrupted water service. Ten (10)
bids were received on this project on October 24, 2013 and after reviewing all bids, San
Antonio Constructors, LTD was the low bidder with a bid of $623,526.75.
The goal is to award a bid to San Antonio Constructors, LTD to relocate multiple sections of
waterlines to upgrade the existing line and alleviate the issues associated with the frequency
of waterline breaks. When completed, water mains and water meters will be replaced and
upgraded on the following streets as outlined in Exhibit B: Crestwood Dr., Tiffany Ln.,
Brookhead Ln., Northern Heights Dr., Meadowhead Dr., Castle Hills Dr., Sherwin Dr., and
Angels Dr. Upgrade of waterlines in the area avoids interrupted water service caused by
main breaks.
Staff recommends Council approve Resolution 13-R-95 and award the bid for the Northcliffe
Waterline Relocation and Upgrade Project to San Antonio Constructors, LTD. for the base
bid of $623,526.75 with a not to exceed amount of $685,879. Project to be paid for from the
FY 2013-14 Budget for the Northcliffe Waterline Relocation Project. The Public Works
Department budgeted $800,000 for this phase of the project. Staff recommends approval.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Mayor Pro-Tem Fowler who moved, seconded by
The vote was unanimous
Councilmember Scagliola, to approve Resolution No. 13-R-95.
with Mayor Pro-Tem Fowler, Councilmembers Scagliola, Antuna, and Verinder voting yes
and no one voting no. Councilmember Edwards was absent. Motion Carried.
Executive Session
Called under:
Section 551.071 Texas Government Code Deliberation regarding litigation, pending or
contemplated litigation; and Consultations with the City Attorney regarding advice on legal
matters;
Section 551.074 Texas Government Code – Deliberation regarding personnel matters and the
appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the City
Attorney.
Mayor Carpenter recessed the regular meeting into executive session at 7:11 p.m.
Reconvene into Regular Session
Mayor Carpenter reconvened the meeting at 7:50 p.m., and moved to Item 8.
Appointment of a City Attorney
8. – Consideration, discussion, and/or action regarding
appointment of a City Attorney and Bond Counsel. (Council)
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Norton Rose Fulbright
Denton, Navarro, Rocha & Bernal
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Antuna who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Verinder to make Charles E. Zech our new City Attorney Effective January 7,
2014 and direct the City Manager to get a letter of engagement from Denton, Navarro, Rocha
The vote was unanimous with Mayor Pro-Tem Fowler, Councilmembers
& Bernal.
Scagliola, Antuna, and Verinder voting yes and no one voting no. Councilmember Edwards
was absent. Motion Carried.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Antuna who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Scagliola to direct the City Manager to get a letter of engagement from Norton
The vote was unanimous with
Rose Fulbright as our bond counsel on a as-directed bases.
Mayor Pro-Tem Fowler, Councilmembers Scagliola, Antuna, and Verinder voting yes and
no one voting no. Councilmember Edwards was absent. Motion Carried.
Roll Call Vote Confirmation
Mayor Carpenter recognized Deputy City Secretary Donna Schmoekel who recapped the votes of
items 1 through 8.
Requests and Announcements
9. Announcements by City Manager
Citizen Kudos
Recognition of City employee actions
Mayor Carpenter recognized City Manager John Kessel who again commended City
Secretary Brenda Dennis and Executive Director of Support David Harris on the tremendous
work they have been doing on the election process. He also wanted to include thanking City
Attorney Katherine Tapley for her contributions to the election issues at hand.
10. Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers that items be placed on a future City Council
agenda.
No items requested.
11. Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers to City Manager and Staff for information.
No requests made.
12. 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
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Recognition of actions by City employees
Recognition of actions by community volunteers
Upcoming City Council agenda items
Mayor Carpenter recognized Mayor Pro-Tem Fowler who stated he agreed with
Councilmember Antuna’s comments regarding the long standing work in the past by
Norton Rose Fulbright Law Firm and especially City Attorney Katherine Tapley who has
done an outstanding job for the City. He wanted her to know that Economic
Development Director David Gwin very much appreciated her assistance to him in on
past projects. Councilmember Antuna welcomed Mr. Charles Zech of Denton, Navarro,
Rocha & Bernal, as the new City Attorney.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Scagliola who stated he attended the
following:
Thursday, November 7, 2013 – Chamber Mixer – Interstate Battery –Selma at the
Forum, 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Antuna who welcomed incoming City
Attorney Charles Zech and also thanked outgoing City Attorney Katherine Tapley for her
past contributions to the City of Schertz.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Verinder who also extended his appreciation
to Katherine Tapley of Norton Rose Fulbright regarding their services as the City Attorney
and welcomed Charles Zech of Denton, Navarro, Rocha & Bernal, as the new City
Attorney. Yesterday was Veterans Day and he hoped everyone observed activities around
the city or enjoyed private time as he did with two members of his own family who are
actively serving our country.
Mayor Carpenter also expressed appreciation to City Attorney Katherine Tapley for her
individual contributions and stated the things we have recently experienced regarding the
Comal county elections issues have been novel and he especially appreciated her help in
that area. He also welcomed incoming City Attorney Mr. Charles Zech.
13. Take any actiondeemed necessary as a result of the Executive Session.
No further action was taken.
Adjournment
As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:06 p.m.
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Mayor, Michael R. Carpenter
ATTEST:
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Agenda No. 3
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
City Council Meeting: November 18, 2013
Department: City Manager
Subject: Resolution 13-R-96-
Consideration
and/or action approving a resolution
extending the professional services
agreement with Jackson A&E
Associates, Inc. (J. Kessel/B. James)
BACKGROUND
On November 8, 2011 the City entered into a contract for owner’s representative services
with Jackson A&E Associates, Inc., to provide third party owner’s representative services for
the multiple Capital Improvement Projects which are currently in design, out to bid and
under construction. These include the playscape, soccer complex, baseball complex, Animal
Adoption Facility, and Aquatics Facility. The initial term of the agreement was for 12 months
and was extended on November 18, 2012. This resolution extends the agreement for up to
another 12 months.
Goal:
Enhance the design process by developing uniform building standards, developing more
expert project scope, identifying long term energy and maintenance opportunities, and
enhancing early design review to achieve value engineering without additional cost to the
design firm. Provide for significantly enhanced construction inspection and documentation
services. These inspections include both code and quality inspections, extensive photo
documentation of the project for future review, written notices of violations and follow up
documentation, and review of change order requests for validity. Also, manage the warranty
phase of the new facility to ensure the construction firm completes all needed warranty work
in a timely and complete manner.
Community Benefit
Provide greater value to the community (community goals, quality of product, and more
timely construction timetables), improved design, construction, and warranty work, increased
leveraging leading to cost savings on major projects, and lower long term costs (warranty,
maintenance, and operations).
Summary of Recommended Action
Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 13-R-96 authorizing the City Manager to
amend the contract with Jackson A&E Associates, Inc., to provide owner’s representative
services to the City of Schertz.
FISCAL IMPACT
The fiscal impact of the agreement is described in attached amendment to the Professional
Services Agreement which includes a maximum cost of services per month of $9,000.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of Resolution 13-R-96 authorizing the City Manager to amend the contract with
Jackson A&E Services, Inc., to provide owner’s representative services for the City of
Schertz.
ATTACHMENT(S)
Resolution 13-R-96
Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement
RESOLUTION NO. 13-R-96
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SCHERTZ, TEXAS AUTHORIZING AN AMENDED PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JACKSON A&E ASSOCIATES, INC.,
AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
WHEREAS, the City staff of the City of Schertz (the “City”) has determined that the City
continues to require professional services relating to monitoring and managing the City’s
numerous ongoing capital improvement projects on behalf of the City; and
WHEREAS, City staff has determined that Jackson A&E Associates, Inc. is uniquely
qualified to provide such services for the City; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 252.022(a)(4), the City is not required to seek bids or
proposals with respect to a procurement for personal, professional, or planning purposes; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the City to
amend the contract with Jackson A&E Associates, Inc. pursuant to the Professional Services
Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “Agreement”).
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
THAT:
Section 1.The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute and
deliver the Amendment to the Agreement with Jackson A&E Associates, Inc. in substantially the
form set forth on Exhibit A.
Section 2.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 3.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 4.This Resolution shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the
laws of the State of Texas and the United States of America.
Section 5.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
Council hereby declares that this Resolution would have been enacted without such invalid
provision.
Section 6.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
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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 7.This Resolution shall be in force and effect from and after its final
passage, and it is so resolved.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED, this 18 day of November, 2013.
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
Mayor, Michael R. Carpenter
ATTEST:
City Secretary, Brenda Dennis
(CITY SEAL)
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EXHIBIT A
AMENDED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
A-1
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November 15, 2013
Mr. John Kessel
City Manager
City of Schertz, Texas
1400 Schertz Parkway
Building 2
Schertz, Texas 78154
RE: Proposal for OwnerÔs Representative Services
Dear Mr. Kessel:
Jackson A&E Associates, Inc. (JA&E) is pleased to submit this Proposal to perform
OwnerÓs Representative Services for the City of Schertz, Texas. We appreciate the
opportunity to provide our professional services and look forward to working with the
City of Schertz staff.
Presented below is our understanding of the proposed projects and the proposed
scope of services, as well as, information about the potential project schedule, fee
structure, terms and conditions and authorization documents.
PROJECT INFORMATION
The project consists of the provision of OwnerÔs Representative Services for tasks as
directed by the City of Schertz (City), Texas to assist in the design and construction
process for the Aquatic Center, Dog Park and Holding Facility and Soccer field
renovations.
The City will provide all information available regarding the project site and
surrounding utilities, including any details regarding road and infrastructure
improvements necessary.
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SCOPE OF SERVICES
The Total Scope of Services for OwnerÔs Representation Services for the three projects
is proposed to follow thru until the completion of the current projects and to provide
assistance with the CityÔs Master Facility Plan.
Additionally as time permits, work with City Staff to develop Master Specifications for
the CityÔs future use
EXCLUDED SCOPE ITEMS
The following items are excluded from the Scope of Services:
Coordination of the purchase and installation of furniture, fixtures and
equipment and other direct purchase vendors
Post construction control and administration
Facilitation of formal partnering with the entire project team throughout the
project
Coordination of any required formal dispute resolution in concert with City
Attorney
Participation in the development and implementation of a project
commissioning plan
Move management
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Additional services for this project may be added to the Scope of Services by written
scope and an Agreement Amendment.
SCHEDULE
Jackson A&E Associates, Inc. can begin work on these projects upon receipt of your
written acceptance of this proposal and understands that the desired time frame for
project initiation is immediate. The total time frame anticipated to perform all phases
of the Scope of Services is not known at this time. A contract amendment is
anticipated at the appropriate point in the future.
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A secure office space and facility access will be provided by the City for JA&EÔs use
and storage of project plans and documentation.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE FEES
The fee for JA&EÔs professional services on the Projects as described in this proposal
is based upon the information provided for the project, the Scope of Services only,
the time frame anticipated, the referenced terms and conditions, and is $9,000.00
per month with a not to exceed value of $108,000.00 which does not include
expenses.
Travel to and from Schertz, lodging, automobile rental, meals and parking costs shall
be reimbursed at the actual costs without markup. Reasonable telephone, postage
and copying expenses are included. One color paper copy and one electronic copy (in
PDF format) of all correspondence and reports are included. Other reimbursable
expenses or direct costs attributable to the project required will be billed in addition
to these with no markup. Professional Liability Insurance cost shall be billed at the
actual cost plus ten percent.
Any additional professional services required beyond this scope will be billed at the
rate of $135.00 per hour. Professional services related to legal proceedings shall be
billed at one and one-half times the scheduled rate.
PAYMENTS
City agrees to pay JA&EÔs invoice upon receipt. If payment is not received within 30
days from the CityÔs receipt of JA&EÔs invoice which is considered past due, City
agrees to pay a service charge on the past due amount at the greater of 1% per month
or the allowable legal rate, including reasonable attorneyÔs fees and expenses if
collected through an attorney. After five days prior notice to City, JA&E may suspend
services until paid on any project where payment of invoiced amounts not reasonably
in dispute is not received by JA&E within 45 days of CityÔs receipt of JA&EÔs invoice.
City receipt of invoice will be presumed one day after hand or email delivery.
SUMMARY
Jackson A&E Associates, Inc. understands your need for OwnerÔs Representative
Services and is committed to providing you responsive, effective and timely
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consulting services on this project.
To authorize this proposal, please return one signed copy of the Contract for our
files. This proposal, with the attached Terms and Conditions, will constitute the
agreement for this project
Respectfully submitted,
Jackson A&E Associates, Inc. City of Schertz, Texas
Philip R Gaudreau, Assoc AIA, CSI John C Kessel, City Manager
Managing Principal
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APPENDIX A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
OWNER REPRESENTATION SERVICES
I.PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PROCUREMENT, PROGRAMMING AND MASTER
PLANNING
During the professional services procurement, we will:
A.Participate in discussions with representatives of the City of Schertz to
refine the scope of the project.
B.Meet with the City regarding the selection of a Design Professional Team
for the project and assist in the development of the Request for
Qualifications (RFQ) for Architects / Engineers (A/E).
C.Present the team recommendations for design services to the City Council
for their review and approval.
D.Assist in the negotiation and contract preparation with the Architect for
these projects including defining the scope of work.
E.We will assist in the appropriate consultant selection process, including
quality control and construction materials testing.
F.The need for specialty consultants will be evaluated for issues such as
geotechnical engineers, cost estimators, acoustical concerns, audio visual
needs, security, furniture and art, and then the consultants as needed will
be selected.
G.Participate in discussions regarding various construction delivery methods
for the project and assist the project team in method selection.
H.Prepare Requests for Proposals (RFP) for the construction delivery method
chosen.
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I.Assist the City in evaluating the responses received from the RFP.
J.Set up interviews, if necessary, and assist the City in the selection of the
Construction Professionals.
K.Present the team recommendations for Construction Professionals to the
City Council for their review and approval.
L.Assist in the negotiation and preparation of the contract for Construction
Professionals.
During the programming and master planning phase, we will:
M.Meet with representatives of the City of Schertz and the Architect to
continue to refine the scope of the project from a departmental inclusion,
timing and priority approach.
N.After determining the final programming criteria, we will assist in refining
the project plan.
O.Review and provide comments on previously commissioned studies and
plans.
P.Arrange and attend meetings for the A/E team to interview the various
departments included to obtain initial programming and master planning
data.
Q.Assist the A/E team in collecting data for the included departments existing
systems and equipment.
R.Review, provide comments and overviews of summarized information
gathered.
S.During this phase of the project and others as required, we will prepare
presentations for and attend meetings with the City ManagerÔs office and
City Council.
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II.DESIGN DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS PREPARATION
During the documentation preparation phase, we will:
A.Conduct periodic meetings of the entire project team to address project
status, issues and concerns.
B.Review and analyze the drawings, budgets, meeting minutes and other
descriptive material produced.
C.Review geotechnical and environmental reports and advise the City on
issues, potential effects and risks to the project.
D.Review information produced applicable to local, state and federal codes
and regulations, including zoning, energy, handicap access, storm-water
runoff, and others which typically cause impact for projects of the nature
anticipated.
E.Provide design reviews and written comments as requested to the design
team concerning contract documents produced at applicable phases of the
project.
F.Prepare a presentation to the City on the progress of the drawings, budgets
and other descriptive materials at the Schematic Design, Design
Development and the completion of Construction Documents.
G.During the course of the various design phases and after the bids for the
project are received, we will represent the owner during the value
engineering process to aid in achieving a balance between cost and the
facility requirements.
III.BIDDING, CONSTRUCTION MONITORING AND CONTRACT CLOSEOUT
During the bidding phase, we will:
A.Work with the Construction Professionals in their prequalification process
for contractors and subcontractors for the project.
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B.Assist in appropriate contractor and subcontractor selection process.
C.Review of potential bidders and assist in soliciting bids for the
construction.
D.Work with the Construction Team to evaluate the bids for appropriate
completeness based on documentation presented.
E.Review all construction related costs (excluding soft costs) and provide an
opinion as to its adequacy and appropriateness in relation to industry
standard costs. Opinion of Cost Review will be conducted on information
provided.
F.Review the construction progress schedule and form an opinion as to
appropriateness of the projected sequencing, duration of work items, and
realism of the estimated Project completion based on the scope of the
Project and the current availability of both materials and labor.
During the construction monitoring phase, we will:
G.Make scheduled weekly site review visits to the Project and such additional
site review visits, as directed by City, to observe the quality of
workmanship, substantiation of costs in place and the adequacy of
balances complete, and the status of construction completion.
H.Review and provide additional information for construction reports
submitted to those interested parties that includes information concerning
the description of obvious conflicts, deficiencies and omissions between
the construction observed in place and the contract documents. In addition,
outstanding defects or deviations noted in previous construction reports
will be described noting the correction or resolution, if any.
I.Report on the progress of the construction to date in relation to the
Construction ManagerÔs projected construction schedule, noting concerns
or issues with sequencing or completion timing.
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J.Review existing and ongoing soils, structural steel, concrete and other
testing results (as prepared by others) for compliance with specification
requirements and describe the effect, if any, upon the use of the structure
in the event of a deficiency.
K.Notify the City of unsatisfactory work or plan deviations observed, and
review and report on corrective action taken.
L.Review the construction progress to date to determine that the work has
been generally accomplished in a good and workmanlike manner and is in
general accordance with the intent of the contract documents.
M.Provide quality, labeled, color or digital photographs, if desired, within the
Construction Report(s) to more explicitly relate to the observations
described.
N.Review monthly reports and draw requests, as well as proposed changes in
order to provide opinion to City as to the appropriateness of the progress
and request for funds with respect to percent complete of work items.
O.Review safety programs developed by the Construction Manager for the
contractors and subcontractors and note any deficiencies in the
implementation of such programs.
During the contract closeout phase and upon substantial completion of the
Project, we will:
P.Assist in the creation of the CityÔs punch list.
Q.Review the ArchitectÔs punch list identifying the remaining items necessary
for correction and completion of ContractorÔs work and evaluate whether
said list is complete and correct based on previous monthly observation,
and see to the timely completion and resolution of such items on the punch
list.
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R.Review applicable municipal or governmental final sign-offs, which are
provided to consultant including, but not limited to, final certificates of
occupancy.
K.Assist in the contract close out process.
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JA&E TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Jackson A&E Associates, Inc. (JA&E) is pleased to provide the services described in the foregoing proposal. The
purpose of this document is to obtain your authorization for the work requested and the terms and conditions
under which these services are provided as shown on this document. Compensation for services rendered will
be based on the attached rate schedule (or as otherwise indicated in the proposal) which is a part of this work
authorization.
1.SERVICES. Jackson A&E Associates, Inc., through and by its officers, employees, and subcontractors,
(hereinafter JA&E) is an independent consultant and agrees to provide Client, for its sole benefit and
exclusive use, consulting services set forth in our proposal. No third party beneficiaries are intended by
this Agreement.
2.PAYMENT TERMS. Client agrees to pay JA&EÔs invoice upon receipt. If payment is not received within 30
days from the ClientÔs receipt of JA&EÔs invoice which is considered past due, Client agrees to pay a service
charge on the past due amount at the greater of 1% per month or the allowable legal rate.. After five days
prior notice to Client, JA&E may suspend services until paid on any project where payment of invoiced
amounts not reasonably in dispute is not received by JA&E within 45 days of ClientÔs receipt of JA&EÔs
invoice. Client receipt of invoice will be presumed one day after hand or email delivery by JA&E. Time is of
the essence of this provision.
Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause upon 30 days prior written notice. This
Agreement will terminate automatically upon the insolvency of the Client. In the event Client requests
termination prior to completion of proposed services, Client agrees to pay JA&E for all reasonable charges
incurred to date and associated with termination of the work.
3.STANDARD OF CARE. JA&E will perform its services using that degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised
under similar conditions by reputable members of JA&EÔs profession practicing in the same or similar
locality at the time of service. No other warranty, express or implied, is made or intended by our proposal
or by our oral or written reports.
4.INSURANCE. JA&E can maintain insurance coverage as follows:
WorkerÔs Compensation Insurance - statutory.
EmployerÔs Liability Insurance - $1,000,000
Commercial General Liability Insurance - $1,000,000
Automobile Liability Insurance - $1,000,000
Excess Umbrella - $1,000,000
Professional Errors & Omission - $1,000,000
5.PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY. For additional consideration from JA&E of $1.00, receipt of which is hereby
acknowledged, Client agrees that JA&EÔs liability, and that of its officers, directors, employees, agents and
subcontractors, to Client or any third party due to any negligent professional acts, errors or omissions or
breach of contract by JA&E will be limited to an aggregate of $25,000. If Client prefers to have higher limits
of professional liability, JA&E agrees to try to increase the aggregate limit, up to a maximum of $1,000,000,
upon ClientÔs written request at the time of accepting our proposal, provided Client agrees to pay an
additional consideration of ten percent of JA&EÔs total charges, or $500, whichever is greater. The
additional charge for the higher liability limit is because of the greater risk assumed by JA&E and is not a
charge for additional professional liability insurance. This limitation shall not apply to the extent prohibited
by law.
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6.EXTENSION OF PROTECTION. Client agrees that any all limitations of JA&EÔs liability and indemnifications by
the Client to JA&E shall include and extend to those individuals and entities JA&E retains for performance of
the services under this Agreement, including but not limited to JA&EÔs officers, partners and employees and
their heirs and assigns, as well as JA&EÔs subconsultants and their officers, employees, heirs and assigns.
7.CORPORATE PROTECTION. It is intended by the parties to this Agreement that JA&EÔs services shall not
subject JA&EÔs individual employees, officers, directors, managers or partners to any personal legal
exposure for the risks associated with the services. Therefore, and notwithstanding anything to the
contrary herein, Client agrees that as the ClientÔs sole and exclusive remedy, any claim, demand or suit shall
be directed and/or asserted only against JA&E, a Texas Corporation, and not against any of JA&EÔs
individual employees officers, directors, managers or partners.
8.SITE OPERATIONS. Client will arrange for right-of-entry to the property for the purpose of performing
project management, studies, tests and evaluations pursuant to the agreed services. Client represents that
it possesses necessary permits and licenses required for its activities at the site.
JA&E is not responsible for any damage or loss due to undisclosed or unknown surface or subsurface
conditions owned by Client or third parties, except to the extent such damage or loss is a result of JA&EÔs
negligence. Otherwise, Client agrees for the additional consideration of $1.00, receipt of which is hereby
acknowledged, to the extent permitted by law, to indemnify JA&E, its officers, directors, employees, agents
and subcontractors, from any such claim, suits or losses, including related reasonable attorneyÔs fees.
JA&E will take reasonable precautions to minimize damage to the property caused by our operations.
Unless otherwise stated in JA&EÔs proposal, our charges do not include cost of restoration due to any
related damage which may result. If Client requests JA&E to repair such damage, JA&E will do so at an
appropriate additional cost.
9.FIELD REPRESENTATIVE. The presence of JA&EÔs or its subcontractorÔs field personnel, either full-time or
part-time, may be for the purposes of providing project administration, assessment, observation and/or
field testing of specific aspects of the project as authorized by Client. Should a contractor(s) not retained
by JA&E be involved in the project, Client will advise such contractor(s) that JA&EÔs services do not include
supervision or direction of the means, methods or actual work of the contractor(s), its employees or agents.
Client will also inform contractor that the presence of JA&EÔs field representative will not relieve the
contractor of its responsibilities for performing the work in accordance with its agreement with Client.
If a contractor (not a subcontractor of JA&E) is involved in the project, Client agrees, in accordance with
generally accepted construction practices, that the contractor will be solely and completely responsible for
working condition on the job site, including security and safety of all persons and property during
performance of the work, and compliance with all Client safety requirements and OSHA regulations. These
requirements will apply continuously and will not be limited to normal working hours. It is agreed that JA&E
will not be responsible for job or site safety or security on the project, other than for JA&EÔs employees and
subcontractors, and that JA&E does not have the duty or right to stop the work of the contractor.
10.UNFORESEEN CONDITIONS OR OCCURRENCES. It is possible that unforeseen conditions or occurrences may
be encountered at the site which could substantially alter the necessary services or the risks involved in
completing JA&EÔs services. If this occurs, JA&E will suspend services and promptly notify and consult with
Client, but will act based on JA&EÔs sole judgment where risk to JA&E personnel is involved. Possible actions
could include:
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a)Complete the original Scope of Services in accordance with the procedures originally intended in our
proposal, if practical in JA&EÔs judgment;
b)Agree with Client to modify the Scope of Services and the estimate of charges to include study of the
unforeseen conditions or occurrences, with such revision agreed to in writing;
c)Terminate the services effective on the date specified by JA&E in writing.
11.DOCUMENTS. JA&E will furnish Client the agreed upon number of documents and supporting information.
These instruments of service are furnished for ClientÔs exclusive internal use and reliance, use of ClientÔs
counsel, use of ClientÔs qualified bidders and for regulatory submittal in connection with the proposed
services provided for in this Agreement, but not for advertising or other type of distribution, and are subject
to the following:
a)All documents generated by JA&E under this Agreement shall remain the sole property of JA&E. JA&E
shall retain all common law, statutory and other reserved rights, including the copyright thereto. Any
unauthorized use or distribution of JA&EÔs work shall be at ClientÔs and recipientÔs sole risk and without
liability to JA&E. JA&E may retain a confidential file copy of its work product and related documents.
b)If Client desires to release, or for JA&E to provide, our work product(s) to a third party not described
above for that partyÔs reliance, JA&E will agree to such release provided we receive written acceptance
from such third party to be bound by acceptable terms and conditions similar to this Agreement (e.g.
Secondary Client Agreement). Work product(s) provided for disclosure of information only will not
require separate agreement. Client acknowledges and agrees to inform such third party that JA&EÔs
work product(s) reflects conditions only at the time of the study and may not reflect conditions at a
later time. Client further acknowledges that such request for release creates a potential conflict of
interest for JA&E and by this request waives any such claim should JA&E comply with the request.
c)Client agrees that all documents furnished to Client or ClientÔs agents or designees, if not paid for, will
be returned upon demand and will not be used by Client or any other entity for any purpose
whatsoever. Client further agrees that documents provided by JA&E pursuant to this Agreement will not
be used for any project not expressly provided for in this Agreement without JA&EÔs prior written
approval.
d)Client shall furnish documents or information reasonably within ClientÔs control and deemed necessary
by JA&E for proper performance of our services. JA&E may rely upon Client-provided documents in
performing the services under this Agreement; however, JA&E assumes no responsibility or liability for
their accuracy. Client-provided documents will remain the property of Client, but JA&E may retain one
confidential file copy as needed to support our work product.
12.CLAIMS. The parties agree to attempt to resolve any dispute without resort to litigation, including use of
non-binding mediation, prior to filing of any suit. However, in the event a claim results in litigation, and
the claimant does not prevail at trial, then the claimant shall pay all costs incurred in pursuing and
defending the claim, including reasonable attorneyÔs fees.
13.OPINIONS OF COST. If requested, JA&E will use its best efforts and experience on similar projects to provide
realistic opinions of probable costs for remediation, repair or construction as appropriate based on
reasonably available data or JA&EÔs recommendations. However, such opinions are intended primarily to
provide information on the order of magnitude or scale of such costs and are not intended for use in firm
budgeting or negotiation unless specifically agreed otherwise in writing by JA&E. Client understands actual
costs of such work depend heavily on regional economics, local construction practices, material availability,
site conditions, weather conditions, contractor skills, and many other factors beyond JA&EÔs control. JA&E
makes no warranty, express or implied, that bids or negotiated costs of such work will not vary from JA&EÔs
opinions of probable costs.
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14.TESTIMONY. Should JA&E or any JA&E employee be compelled by law to provide testimony or other
evidence by any party, whether at deposition, hearing or trial, in relation to services provided under this
Agreement, and JA&E is not a party in the dispute, then JA&E shall be compensated by Client for the
associated reasonable expenses and labor for JA&EÔs preparations and testimony at appropriate unit rates.
15.CONFIDENTIALITY. JA&E will maintain as confidential any documents or information provided by Client and
will not release, distribute or publish same to any third party without prior permission from Client, unless
compelled by law or order of a court or regulatory body of competent jurisdiction. Such release will occur
only after prior notice to Client.
16.GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed in all respects by the laws of the State of Texas.
17.SURVIVAL. All provisions of this Agreement for indemnity or allocation of responsibility or liability between
Client and JA&E shall survive the completion of the services and the termination of this Agreement.
18.SEVERABILITY. In the event that any provision of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable under law, the
remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
19.ASSIGNMENT. This Agreement may not be assigned by either party without the prior permission of the
other.
20.CONSIDERATION. The parties agree that the charges for JA&EÔs services are sufficiently adjusted to include
any specific consideration payable to Client under these terms and conditions.
21.INTEGRATION. This Agreement, the attached documents and those incorporated by reference herein
constitute the entire Agreement between the parties and cannot be changed except by a written instrument
signed by both parties.
22.STATUTES OF REPOSE AND LIMITATION. All legal causes of action between the parties to this Agreement
shall accrue and any applicable statutes of repose or limitation shall begin to run not later than the date that
JA&EÔs services are completed or terminated.
23.CLIENT DISCLOSURE. Client agrees to advise JA&E upon execution of this Agreement of any hazardous substance
or any condition, known or that reasonably should be known by Client, existing in, on, or near the site that
presents a potential danger to human health, the environment, or JA&EÔs equipment. Client agrees to provide
JA&E continuing related information as it becomes available to the Client. By virtue of entering into this
Agreement or providing services hereunder, JA&E does not assume control of or responsibility as an operator or
otherwise for the site or the person(s) in charge of the site, or undertake responsibility for reporting to any
federal, state or local public agencies any conditions at the site that may present a potential danger to public
health, safety or the environment. Client agrees under advice of its counsel to notify the appropriate federal,
state or local public agencies as required by law; or otherwise to disclose, in a timely manner, any information
that may be necessary to prevent damage to human health, safety, or the environment.
24.ENVIRONMENTAL INDEMNITY. In connection with toxic or hazardous substances or constituents, including but
not limited to mold, and to the maximum extent permitted by law, Client agrees to defend, hold harmless, and
indemnify JA&E from and against any and all claims, liabilities, or judgments, except to the extent finally
determined as being caused by JA&EÔs negligence or willful misconduct, resulting from:
a)ClientÔs violation of any federal, state, or local statute, regulation, or ordinance relating to the
management or disposal of toxic or hazardous substances or constituents;
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b)ClientÔs undertaking of or arrangement for the handling, removal, treatment, storage, transportation, or
disposal of toxic or hazardous substances or constituents found or identified at the site;
c)Toxic or hazardous substances or constituents introduced at the site by Client or third persons before,
during, or after the completion of JA&EÔs services;
d)Allegations that JA&E is a handler, generator operator, treater, storer, transporter, or disposer unless
expressly retained by Client for such services under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of
1976 as amended or any other similar federal, state or local regulation, ordinance, or law due to JA&EÔs
services;
e)A release of toxic or hazardous substances or constituents at or from the project site before, during, or
after completion of JA&EÔs services under this Agreement. Any third party suit or claim for damages
against JA&E alleging strict liability, personal injury (including death) or property damage from
exposure.
25.SAMPLE DISPOSAL. Test specimens or samples generally are consumed or substantially altered during testing
and any remnants are disposed of immediately upon completion of tests. Remaining samples and other
specimens are disposed of 30 days after submission of JA&E's report.
END OF JA&E TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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Agenda Item 4
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
City Council Meeting: November 18, 2013
Department: Council
Subject:Appointment Ex-Officio Member to the
Schertz Seguin Local Government
Corporation
BACKGROUND
This City Council at their meeting of August 27, 2013 held a workshop for discussion regarding
the various Council liaison positions on City Boards and Commissions. At that meeting,
Councilmember Scagliola mentioned that he was currently serving on the Cibolo Valley Local
Government Corporation and would also like to serve on the Schertz Seguin Local Government
Corporation.
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Per the By-laws Section 2.1 (b) – 3 Paragraph: (Ex-Officio Duties) –“ In addition, a member of
the Schertz City Council and the Seguin City Council, including either Mayor, shall serve as an
ex-officio, non-voting member of the Board for the purpose of serving as a liaison between the
Board and the Schertz City Council or Seguin City Council, as appropriate. These ex-officio
members shall be appointed by, be replaced by, and be subject to removal by the Schertz City
Council or Seguin City Council, as appropriate.”
The Schertz Seguin Local Government Corporation is made up of 5 Directors (voting members).
The officer positions include: President/Vice President/Secretary/Treasurer/Assistant Secretary
2 Ex-Officio.
The action this evening officially appoints Councilmember David Scagliola as the Ex-Officio
Member replacing Councilmember George Antuna.
FISCAL IMPACT
None
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council appoint Councilmember David Scagliola as the Ex-Officio Member
to the Schertz Sequin Local Government Corporation.
Agenda No. 5
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
City Council Meeting: November 18, 2013
Department: Public Works
Subject:Ordinance No. 13-T-56 –
An Ordinance by
the City Council of the City of Schertz,
Texas authorizing a budget adjustment to
establish additional expenditures in the FY
2013-14 Budget Items related to the
Commercial Place Properties rehabilitation,
improvement, and upgrade projects which
will be funded through rental revenue and
sale of recyclable material; repealing all
ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
with this ordinance; and providing an
First Reading.
effective date.
BACKGROUND
The City purchased and closed on the following properties on September 30, 2013:
27 Commercial Place
11 Commercial Place
Lot 32, Block 1
Lot 24, Block 2
The City entered into a Lease Agreement with Talon Engineering, LPE, the current occupant of
11 Commercial Place. Talon Engineering, LPE pays the City a lease fee of $4,800 per month.
The City also received a refundable deposit at closing in the amount of $7,000 from Talon
Engineering, LPE. Talon plans to vacate at the end of December.
After closing, staff toured the properties and found that the previous owner had left behind
surplus materials that could be recycled. The funds from the sale of this recycled property could
be used to make the property ready for staff to occupy.
The purpose of this Budget Amendment Ordinance is to set up an account in the FY 2013-14
Budget for the lease payments and recycled surplus materials and any materials that are to be
sold on GovDeals. This fund will be utilized to make the properties ready to occupy staff. Some
of the projects needed for move in include, but are not limited to:
Restroom rehabilitation
Epoxy Fleet Shop Floors
Electrical hook-ups for shop lifts, tire machines, and brake lathe
Exterior safety lighting
Asphalt and stripe parking lot
Install vehicle lifts
Install Air Line
Re-key building and install security employee identification on doors
Security Installation
Fire protection system installation
The City has budgeted for many of these installations, upgrades, and repairs in the initial bond
sale for the purchase of the property. The additional funds from the lease payments, sale of
recycled and surplus materials as well as items sold on GovDeals will offset the costs associated
with the above mentioned improvements.
Goal
:
To establish additional expenditures in the FY 2013-14 Budget items related to the Commercial
Place Properties rehabilitation, improvement, and upgrade projects which will be funded through
rental revenue and sale of recyclable material.
Community Benefit
:
By utilizing the lease payments and funds from the sale of recycled and surplus materials as well
as items sold on GovDeals, the cost of the necessary upgrades, repairs, and improvements will be
reduced, thus saving funds.
Summary of Recommended Action
:
Approve Ordinance No. 13-T-56 on first reading increasing the FY 2013-14 Budget for expenses
related to the Commercial Place Properties rehabilitation, improvement, and upgrade projects
and recognizing the revenue from the lease agreement and the sale of recyclable material.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds received from the lease payments, sale of recycled and surplus materials as well as items
sold on GovDeals will be placed used to fund the expenditures authorized by the approval of
Ordinance 13-T-56.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the budget adjustment Ordinance No. 13-T-56 on the first reading.
ATTACHMENT(S)
Ordinance No. 13-T-56
ORDINANCE NO. 13-T-56
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT TO ESTABLISH ADDITIONAL
EXPENDITURES IN THE FY 2013-14 BUDGET ITEMS RELATED TO THE
COMMERCIAL PLACE PROPERTIES REHABILITATION, IMPROVEMENT, AND
UPGRADE PROJECTS WHICH WILL BE FUNDED THROUGH RENTAL REVENUE
AND SALE OF RECYCLABLE MATERIAL; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR
PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance 13-T-34, the City of Schertz adopted the budget for
the City for the fiscal year 2013-14, which provides funding for the City’s operations throughout
the 2013-14 fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, the City needs to adjust the budget to establish additional expenditures in
the FY 2013-14 Budget items related to the Commercial Place Properties rehabilitation,
improvement, and upgrade projects which will be funded through rental revenue and sale of
recyclable material; and
WHEREAS, the City staff recommends that the City Council approve this Ordinance
increasing the FY 2013-14 Budget for expenses related to the Commercial Place Properties
rehabilitation, improvement, and upgrade projects and recognizing the revenue from the lease
agreement and the sale of recyclable material; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City has determined that it is in the best interests of
the City to adjust the budget to establish additional expenditures in the FY 2013-14 Budget, as
more fully set forth in this Ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS:
Section 1. The City shall adjust the FY 2013-14 Budget to establish additional
expenditures related to the Commercial Place Properties rehabilitation, improvement, and
upgrade project.
Section 2. 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 3. 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 4. This Ordinance shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws
of the State of Texas and the United States of America.
Section 5. 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 6. 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 7. This Ordinance shall be effective upon the date of final adoption hereof and
any publication required by law.
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PASSED ON THE FIRST READING, the 18 day of November, 2013.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE FINAL READING, the ______day of December, 2013
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
Michael R. Carpenter, Mayor
ATTEST:
Brenda Dennis, City Secretary
(CITY SEAL)
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Agenda No. 6
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
City Council Meeting: November 18, 2013
Department: Public Works
Subject:Resolution No. 13-R-97
BACKGROUND
The City performed a study for water and wastewater rates in 2013 to ensure that revenues would
meet fiscal year budget expenditures for the next five years. The Public Works Department
presented these fees to City Council on July 30, 2013 and Council approved Resolution 13-R-60
approving the proposed rates.
The City approved Ordinance No. 13-M-27 setting the fees for the FY 2013-14 Budget on August
6, 2013. On November 5, 2013, the City received the adopted Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority
Rate Structure. The CCMA rate structure differs from the rates that the City adopted in the FY
2013-14 Fee Schedule. The City portion is not changing; however, staff believes that it is best to
pass a resolution modifying the City of Schertz Schedule of Fees. The CCMA fees are less than
projected and staff is modifying the Resolution to reflect the actual fees. Per Ordinance No. 13-M-
27 the City may amend the Fee Schedule by Resolution. The updated five-year Wastewater Rates
and comparison to rates established by the City in August are as follows:
CurrentFY 2014-15FY 2015-16FY 2016-17FY 2017-18
Rate
City Portion
$0.20$0.27$0.36$0.46$0.51
Expected
$2.78$3.03$3.48$3.78$3.87
CCMA
Actual CCMA
$2.74$3.00$3.29$3.60$3.94
Old
$2.98$3.30$3.84$4.24$4.38
Combined Rate
New
$2.94$3.27$3.65$4.06$4.45
Combined Rate
Goal
Approve Resolution No. 13-R-97 amending the wastewater rate schedule for FY 2013-14 that will
provide necessary revenues to meet projected expenditures to maintain yearly balanced budgets
while at the same time minimize the fiscal impact on our customers.
Community Benefit
The lower wastewater rate schedule for FY 2013-14 will reduce the financial impact on businesses
and residents in the City.
Summary of Recommended Action
Staff recommends Council approve Resolution No. 13-R-97 setting the updated wastewater rates for
FY 2013-14.
FISCAL IMPACT
Continuedcollection of wastewater fees based on the updated rate schedule.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council approve Resolution 13-R-97
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution 13-R-97
RESOLUTION NO. 13-R-97
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FEE SCHEDULE TO REFLECT THE
ACTUAL CIBOLO CREEK MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY WASTEWATER
TREATMENT RATES FOR FY 2013-14.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance 13-M-27, the City of Schertz adopted the budget for
the City for the fiscal year 2013-14, which provides funding for the City’s operations throughout
the 2013-14 fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, due to the need for periodic modification of said fees and for the purposes of
efficiency, Ordinance 13-M-27 approves fee changes to be completed by resolution rather than
by ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Schertz has determined that it is in the best
interests of the City to adjust the Fee Schedule to reflect the actual rates set by the Cibolo Creek
Municipal Authority for Wastewater Treatment Fees.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
THAT:
Section 1.The City Council hereby authorizes the amendment to the Fee Schedule to reflect
the actual fees set by the Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority for Wastewater Treatment.
Section 2.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 3.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 4.This Resolution shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of
the State of Texas and the United States of America.
Section 5.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
Council hereby declares that this Resolution would have been enacted without such invalid
provision.
Section 6.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 7.This Resolution shall be in force and effect from and after its final passage, and it
is so resolved.
PASSED AND ADOPTED, this 18th day of November, 2013.
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
Michael R. Carpenter, Mayor
ATTEST:
Brenda Dennis, City Secretary
(CITY SEAL)
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Agenda No. 7
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
City Council Meeting: November 18, 2013
Department: Public Works
Subject:Ordinance No. 13-T-57 –
An Ordinance by
the City Council of the City of Schertz,
Texas authorizing a budget adjustment in the
amount of $135,086 from the Water
Construction Funds for the relocation of the
16-inch high-pressure reuse waterline owned
and operated by the Cibolo Creek Municipal
Authority that is located in the future
planned extension of Live Oak Road to the
new 25-foot easement owned by Cibolo
Creek Municipal Authority; repealing all
ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
with this ordinance; and providing an
First Reading
effective date.
BACKGROUND
The future planned extension of Live Oak Road at Schertz Parkway will encroach into Cibolo
Creek Municipal Authority’s easement that contains a 16” high pressure reuse water line. CCMA
has indicated that the line may remain in Live Oak Road, but if repairs are completed on the line,
they do not want to be responsible for roadway repairs. This high pressure line, approximately
10-feet deep, has experienced several breaks in the last 12 months. Based on estimates to repair
the road after one or two breaks, the cost to relocate the waterline to CCMA’s other easement is
the most efficient and cost-effective plan for the City.
CCMA is currently upgrading a sewer transmission line in the same area; and they have already
completed the bid process and based on bids submitted by the best qualified bidder the cost to
relocate the line is $135,086. CCMA will manage the relocation process and the City will be the
financially responsible party. Staff recommends that the City relocate the 16-inch reclaimed
waterline owned by CCMA from the center of the future Live Oak Road to the new 25-foot
easement owned by CCMA.
Goal
:
To complete a budget transfer in the amount of $135,086 from Water Construction Funds to the
Water/Wastewater Operating Budget to relocate the 16-inch reclaimed waterline owned by
CCMA from the center of the future Live Oak Road to the other easement owned by CCMA.
Community Benefit
:
By investing in relocating the reuse line, the City will save funds to repair Live Oak Road if the
high-pressure line breaks.
Summary of Recommended Action
:
Approve Ordinance No. 13-T-57 approving a budget transfer in the amount of $135,086 from
the Water Construction Funds to the Water/Wastewater Operating Budget to relocate the 16-inch
reclaimed waterline owned by CCMA from the center of the future Live Oak Road to the other
easement owned by CCMA.
FISCAL IMPACT
$135,086 from the Water Construction Fund.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the budget adjustment Ordinance No. 13-T-57.
ATTACHMENT(S)
Ordinance No. 13-T-57
Letter from CCMA regarding the relocation of the 16”
Proposal from Pesado Construction to CCMA
ORDINANCE NO. 13-T-57
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $135,086 FROM
THE WATER CONSTRUCTION FUNDS FOR THE RELOCATION OF THE 16-INCH
HIGH PRESSURE REUSE WATERLINE OWNED AND OPERATED BY THE CIBOLO
CREEK MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY THAT IS LOCATED IN THE FUTURE PLANNED
EXTENSION OF LIVE OAK ROAD TO THE NEW 25-FOOT EASEMENT OWNED BY
CIBOLO CREEK MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR
PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance 13-T-34, the City of Schertz adopted the budget for
the City for the fiscal year 2013-14, which provides funding for the City’s operations throughout
the 2013-14 fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, The future planned extension of Live Oak Road at Schertz Parkway will
encroach into Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority’s easement that contains a 16-inch high
pressure reuse water line; and
WHEREAS, Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority has indicated that the line may remain in
Live Oak Road, but if repairs are completed on the line, they do not want to be responsible for
roadway repairs; and
WHEREAS, the high-pressure reuse line, approximately 10-feet deep, has experienced
several breaks in the last 12 months; and
WHEREAS, the City staff believes that it is in the best interest of the City to relocate this
high-pressure reuse line based on estimates to repair the road after one or two breaks; and
WHEREAS, the City needs to adjust the budget in the amount of $135,086 from the
Water Construction Funds for the relocation of the 16-inch high pressure reuse line owned and
operated by the Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority to the new 25-foot easement owned by Cibolo
Creek Municipal Authority; and
WHEREAS, the City staff recommends that the City Council approve this Ordinance
increasing the FY 2013-14 Budget by the transfer of $135,086 from the Water Construction
Funds for expenses related to the relocation of the 16-inch high pressure reuse line owned by
Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City has determined that it is in the best interests of
the City to adjust the budget to establish additional expenditures in the FY 2013-14 Budget, as
more fully set forth in this Ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS:
Section 1. The City shall adjust the FY 2013-14 Budget to transfer $135,086 from the
Water Construction Funds for the expenses related to the relocation of the 16-inch high-pressure
reuse line owned by Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority.
Section 2. 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 3. 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 4. This Ordinance shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws
of the State of Texas and the United States of America.
Section 5. 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 6. 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 7. This Ordinance shall be effective upon the date of final adoption hereof and
any publication required by law.
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PASSED ON FIRST READING, the 18 day of November, 2013.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE FINAL READING, the ___day of December, 2013.
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
Michael R. Carpenter, Mayor
ATTEST:
Brenda Dennis, City Secretary
(CITY SEAL)
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