03-25-2014 Agenda with BackupCity Council
REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL
March 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 — City Council Regular Session
Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance to the Flags of the United States and State of
Texas. (Youth Minister Jon Wilson, Cibolo Valley Baptist Church)
City Events and Announcements
• Announcements of upcoming City Events (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.
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.
Discussion and Action Items
Minutes - Consideration and /or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the
regular meeting of March 18, 2014 (J. Kessel /B. Dennis)
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2. Resolution No. 14 -R -26 — Consideration and /or action approving a Resolution
authorizing a Temporary Construction Easement Agreement with Joan Blanchard for
the use, benefit, and control of the City of Schertz for the Town Creek Sewerline
Extension Phase III Project on FM 482, and other matters in connection therewith. (B.
James/K. Woodlee /L Busch)
3. Resolution No. 14 -R -30 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution
authorizing an additional Engineering Services Agreement with Ford Engineering,
Inc., related to engineering and design for the Town Creek Sewer extension Phase III
project on FM 482, and other matters in connection therewith. (B. James /K.
Woodlee /L. Busch)
4. Resolution No. 14 -R -29 — Consideration and /or action approving a Resolution
authorizing Amendment No. 1 to the Economic Development Incentive Agreement
among the City of Schertz, Texas, The City of Schertz Economic Development
Corporation, Guadalupe County, Texas, and Amazon.com.kydc LLC. (J. Kessel /D.
Gwin)
Roll Call Vote Confirmation
Requests and Announcements
5. Announcements by City Manager
• Citizen Kudos
• Recognition of City employee actions
• New Departmental initiatives
6. Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers that items be placed on a future City
Council agenda.
7. 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
8. Information available in City Council packets — NO DISCUSSION TO OCCUR
• Speed Issues on Lower Seguin Road and Pfeil Road update
Executive Session
9. City Council will meet in closed session under section 551.087 Texas Government
Code, Deliberation regarding Economic Development Negotiations with business
prospect E -001.
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Reconvene into Regular Session
9.a. Take any necessary action based on discussions held in closed session under Agenda
Item number 9.
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 20" DAY OF MARCH 2014 AT 5:00
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.
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renda Dennis CPM, TRMC, MMC, City Secreta
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.
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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 Scagliola — Place 2
Audit Committee Animal Control Advisory Committee
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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
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Agenda No. 1
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
City Council Meeting: March 25, 2014
Department:
Subject:
BACKGROUND
City Secretary
Minutes
The City Council held a regular meeting on March 18, 2014.
FISCAL IMPACT
None
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council approve the minutes of the regular meeting on March 18, 2014.
ATTACHMENT
Minutes — regular meeting March 18, 2014
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
March 18, 2014
A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on March 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
Councilmember Jim Fowler
Councilmember Cedric Edwards
Staff Present:
Executive Director John Bierschwale
Chief of Staff Bob Cantu
City Secretary Brenda Dennis
Mayor Pro -Tern David Scagliola
Councilmember Daryl John
Councilmember Matthew Duke
City Manager John Kessel
Executive Director Brian James
City Attorney Charles Zech
Deputy City Secretary Donna Schmoekel
Call to Order �®
Mayor Carpenter called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance to the Flays of the United States and the State of Texas
Pastor Andy Hostetler, Discovery 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
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• Announcements of upcoming City Events (J. Bierschwale/B. James)
Mayor Carpenter recognized Executive Director Brian James who provided the following
announcements and upcoming events:
• Wednesday, March 19, 2014, Community Pre - Budget Presentation, City Council
Chambers, 6:00 p. .
• Thursday, March 20, 2014, Employee Remembrance Day, Noon, 10 Commercial
Place.
• Thursday, March 20, 2014, "The Taste -Down Home" presented by HEB & The
Chamber, Schertz Civic Center, 5:00 p.m. — 8 p.m. Tickets available at Schertz
Chamber offices.
• Friday, March 21, 2014, SCUCISD Education Foundation Golf Tournament, 11:30
a.m., Olympia Hills Golf & Conference Center, Universal City. If interested in playing,
please let Mr. James know this evening.
• Friday, March 21, 2014, TML Region 7 Meeting, Training begins at 3:30 p.m.,
Reception 5:00 p.m., Dinner 6:00 p.m., Leon Civic Center, Uvalde, 324 E. Main Street.
• Saturday, March 22, 2014, Schertz United Methodist Church, Cleanup and donate
sell -able items, 3460 Roy Richard Drive.
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• Announcements and recognitions by City Manager (J. Kessel)
Mayor Carpenter recognized City Manager John Kessel who recognized all City Staff. Mr.
Kessel stated that as reported by the San Antonio Business Journal, the City of Schertz was
recently named by NerdWallet, a consumer advocacy website in San Francisco, California as
the 5th fastest City on the rise in Texas. They evaluated 126 cities, towns and census -
designated places in Texas for this Study. They used a three part matrix, one was population
growth, second was employment growth and the third was income growth. Among the top
10 were The Woodlands, Mansfield, Del Rio, Big Spring, Schertz, University Park, College
Station, Mission, Greenville, and Nacogdoches. Mayor Carpenter and Council recognized
and congratulated all City staff for making this happen. Mayor Carpenter also stated that in
the publication they referenced the City of Schertz is also number 5 for homeownership in
the State of Texas. t I%h,
Hearing of Residents:
Mayor Carpenter recognized the following who spok
Mrs. Maggie Titterington, Schertz Chamber President,
the Chamber's upcoming events:
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• Thursday, March 20, 2014, The Taste "Down Home" event, Schertz Civic Center,
5:00 to 8:00 p.m., discount tickets on sale until Wednesday, March 19, 2014, $13.00
for adults and $8.00 for kids. Tickets will also be on sale at the door $15.00 for
adults and $10.00 for kids. VI& Arl'
• Wednesday, March 26, 2014, Grand opening an ibbon Cutting, Gunn Chevrolet,
16550 IH 35 North, 11:00 a.m.
• Friday, March 28, 2014, Employer Compliance Workshop, Schertz Chamber, 8:00
a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 1, 2014, Grand opening and Ribbon Cutting, Fit for Work, LLC,
17325 Bell North Drive, Ste 2A, 11:30 a.m.
Mayor Carpenter read the captions for the consent agenda items 1 through 5. Mayor Carpenter
recognized Councilmember Fowler who requested agenda item 2 be removed for separate action.
Councilmember Edwards requested the minutes be removed and Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola
requested agenda item 4 be removed for separate action. Council concurred.
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Mayor Carpenter stated that the consent agenda now stands at items 3 and 5.
Consent Agenda Ite
3. Resolution No. 14 -R -24 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution authorizing
an agreement for a Public Utility Easement and Temporary Construction Easement along
Maske Road from the Estate of Betty Joe Boggess in connection with the Maske Road
Waterline Project, and other matters in connection therewith. (J. Bierschwale /S. Willoughby)
The following was read into record:
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5.
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -R -24
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT FOR A PUBLIC UTILITY
EASEMENT AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT ALONG MASKE
ROAD FROM THE ESTATE OF BETTY JOE BOGGESS IN CONNECTION WITH
THE MASKE ROAD WATERLINE PROJECT, AND OTHER MATTERS IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH
Ordinance No. 14 -T -13 — Consideration and/or action approving an Ordinance authorizing a
budget adjustment for the Development Incentive Fund for the Development Agreement, GE
Oil and Gas, Inc. incentive; repealing all Ordinances or Parts of Ordinances in conflict with
this Ordinance; and providing an effective date. (J. Kessel/D. Gwin) Final Reading
The following was read into record:
ORDINANCE NO. 14 -T -13
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHJRTZ, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT
INCENTIVE FUND FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, GE OIL & GAS
INC. INCENTIVE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards, who moved, seconded by Mayor Pro-
Tern Scagliola, to approve consent agenda items 3, and 5. 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.
Discussion and Action Items
1. Minutes - Consideration and /or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the regular
meeting of March 11, 2014 (J. Kessel/B. Dennis)
Mayor Carpenter recognized Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola, who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Edwards, to approve the minutes of March 11, 2014. 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
2. Resolution No. 14 -R -23 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution authorizing
an agreement between the City of Schertz and Green Valley Special Utility District with
respect to the boundary lines of the Certificates of Convenience and necessity held by each
provision of water service to users pursuant to the Texas Water Code, and other matters in
connection therewith. (J. Bierschwale /S. Willoughby)
The following was read into record:
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RESOLUTION NO. 14 -R -23
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND
GREEN VALLEY SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT WITH RESPECT TO THE
BOUNDARY LINES OF THE CERTIFICATES OF CONVENIENCE AND
NECESSITY HELD BY EACH PROVISION OF WATER SERVICE TO USERS
PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS WATER CODE, AND OTHER MATTERS IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Fowler who stated he requested this item be
removed from consent so that they could look at the map showing the amount of property
involved. Councilmember Fowler stated that he completely understands what the City is
doing, and agrees to approve this item.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Assistant Public Works D ector Jimmy Hooks who introduced
this item stating that this is transferring the CCN to the City of Schertz. He stated that this
item was going to the Green Valley Special Utility District Board for approval as well.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Fowler, who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Edwards, to approve Resolution No. 14 -R -23. 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
4. Resolution No. 14 -R -27 — Consideration and /or action approving a Resolution in support of
the future construction of a highway overpass at County Club Drive and Interstate Highway
35, and other matters in connection therewith. (B. James /K. Woodlee)
The following was read into record:
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -R -27
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS,
IN SUPPORT OF THE FUTURE CONSTRUCTION OF A HIGHWAY OVERPASS
AT COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE AND INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 35 AND OTHER
MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
Mayor Carpenter recognized Executive Director Brian James who introduced this item
stating that as Council may recall a citizen from the Northcliffe /Scenic Hills neighborhood
addressed concerns that the neighbors had to drive so far down the frontage road headed
north bound in' -order to turn around and come back to access IH 35. He stated that staff has
been in conversations with TxDOT to understand their processes and how they work through
the MPO rank order items. This resolution makes TxDOT aware that the residents are
requesting the overpass and that the City is requesting TxDOT evaluate this need.
Mr. James stated the Engineering Department will be contracting with a professional
engineering consultant during this year to perform an update of the City's Master
Thoroughfare Plan. The update will address changes to align the plan with the recently
adopted comprehensive Sector Plan as well as addressing transportation facility needs, costs,
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and benefits across the City. Transportation projects including a potential overpass,
construction of a free - flowing north -to -south turnaround on the IH 35 frontage road at
Schwab Road, alternative routes, and others will be considered and prioritized on a City -wide
basis.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola who stated he wanted to clarify that the
City is not obligated to construct the overpass, nor is there money set aside, and that this
resolution only supports and solicits TxDOT to look into this to be included on their
Thoroughfare plan.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards who stated that whether this happens
during their tenure or the next, this is a smart plan moving forward. He stated that today they
heard from TxDOT and they had no plans on expanding FM 1103. The placement of the
overpass would alleviate some of the traffic issues but the City is not by any means saying that
this is going to happen now. y
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards, who moved, seconded by Mayor Pro -
Tem Scagliola, to approve Resolution No. 14 -R -27. 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
Requests and Announcements
6. Announcements by City Manager
• Citizen Kudos
• Recognition of City employee actions
• New Departmental initiatives
Mayor Carpenter recognized City Manager John Kessel who stated that at the Chamber
meeting today the Cities heard from TxDOT and there is a lot of news. There is more
demand for TxDOT projects and there is funding state wide and for our area. One project that
the City has been working closely on is the sidewalks along FM 3009. Mr. Bean with
TxDOT had mentioned he believes this project may have passed the technical committee.
This would be a significant step taken toward this effort as the City has been working on this
for several years. Mr. Kessel stated that there is a meeting Monday which the City will
attend to in fact ensure that the funding takes place.
7. Requests by _ "and Councilmembers that items be placed on a future City Council
agenda.
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Mayor Carpenter recognized Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola who requested a discussion and
update regarding the developments and transition plans of operations at the Schertz Area
Senior Center.
Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola also requested a discussion item regarding the existing R6 zoning
as well as other areas in the City that is not consistent with our zoning plan.
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Mayor Carpenter asked Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola what time frame, Mayor Pro -Tem
Scagliola stated at the convenience of staff.
Councilmember Edwards stated as a piggy -back on the discussion of the zoning he would
also like staff to include information on an entertainment district. Councilmember Edwards
also agreed to have this item come at the convenience of staff.
Councilmember Fowler requested a discussion item be placed on a future agenda regarding
the status of the contract with YMCA on the swimming pool project. City Manager John
Kessel stated that YMCA and our attorney are reviewing it, and until then he would like to
wait on discussions in open forum, but we could schedule something in executive session
until that time. �
8. Announcements by Mayor and Councilmembers
• City and community events attended and to be attended
• City Council Committee and Liaison Assignments (see a
• 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
Mayor Carpenter recognized Mayor Pro -Tem Sea liola who stated he attended the following
events: `+
• Schertz Chamber Luncheon, Tuesday, March 1 014
• Schertz Skate Park Opening, Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Councilmember Duke arrived at 6:23 p.m.
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Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Fowler who stated he attended the following
events:
• Alamo Area Development Corporation Board of Directors Meeting, March 12, 2014
• Schertz Chamber Luncheon, Tuesday, March 18, 2014
• Schertz Skate Park Opening, Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Mayor Carpenter recognized that he passed over the Roll Call Vote Confirmation part of the agenda
and moved to that item.
Roll Call Vote Confirmation
Mayor Carpenter recognized Deputy City Secretary Donna Schmoekel who recapped the votes of
items 1 through 5.
Mayor Carpenter moved back to the City Council announcements section of the agenda.
8. Announcements by Mayor and Councilmembers
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Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards who stated he attended the following
events:
• Schertz Chamber Luncheon, Tuesday, March 18, 2014
• Schertz Skate Park Opening, Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Mayor Carpenter mentioned that yesterday Councilmember Jim Fowler celebrated his 75th birthday.
Mayor and Council wished Councilmember Fowler a belated birthday, and adjourned the meeting to
have birthday cake.
Adjournment
As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:29 p.m.
ATTEST:
City
Mayor, Michael
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City Council Meeting:
Department:
Subject:
BACKGROUND
Agenda No. 2
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
March 25, 2014
Public Works
Resolution No. 14 -R -26 — A
Resolution by the City Council of the
City of Schertz, Texas authorizing a
Temporary Construction Easement
Agreement with Joan Blanchard for
the use, benefit, and control of the
City of Schertz for the Town Creek
Sewerline Extension Phase III
Project on FM 482, and other matters
in connection therewith
In 2007 the City of Schertz sold bonds for the Town Creek Sewerline Project to provide sewer
service to areas on the northwest side of IH 35. Phases I and II are complete. Phase III design
and easements acquisition are in process. Staff has met with property owners regarding the
granting of permanent and temporary construction easements for the project.
Goal
Approval of a Temporary Construction Easement Agreement with Joan Blanchard to aid
in the completion of the Town Creek Sewerline Extension Phase III Project on FM 482.
Community Benefit
The construction easement will aid in extending the Town Creek Sewerline along FM
482 providing services to residents and business in the area.
Summary of Recommended Action
City staff recommends approval of Resolution Number 14 -R -26 granting a Temporary
Construction Easement Agreement with Joan Blanchard for the completion of the Town
Creek Sewerline Extension Phase III Project on FM 482.
FISCAL IMPACT
$163 for the acquisition of the temporary construction easement. To be paid for from the Town
Creek Bond Funds.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of Resolution No. 14 -R -26
ATTACHMENT(S)
Resolution No. 14 -R -26
Temporary Construction Easement Agreement
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -R -26
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT AGREEMENT
WITH JOAN BLANCHARD FOR THE USE, BENEFIT, AND CONTROL OF THE
CITY OF SCHERTZ FOR THE TOWN CREEK SEWERLINE EXTENSION PHASE III
PROJECT ON FM 482, AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
WHEREAS, the City staff of the City of Schertz (the "City ") has recommended that the
City execute and deliver one (1) temporary construction easement (collectively the "Temporary
Construction Easement Agreement ") with the Joan Blanchard for the use, benefit, and control of
the City; and
WHEREAS, the City is constructing a sewerline extension on FM 482 and the easements
are necessary to complete the project; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the City to
execute the Temporary Construction Easement Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit A.
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 Temporary Construction Easement Agreement in substantially the form set forth on
Exhibit A, with such minor modifications that may be authorized by the City Manager, in
consultation with the City Attorney, provided that no such modifications shall be contrary to, or
inconsistent with the Temporary Construction Easement Agreement attached hereto.
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 25th day of March, 2014.
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
Michael R. Carpenter, Mayor
ATTEST:
Brenda Dennis, City Secretary
(CITY SEAL)
50715776.2
EXHIBIT A
TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT AGREEMENT
50715776.2 A -1
NOTICE OF CONFIDENTIALITY RIGHTS: IF YOU ARE A NATURAL PERSON, YOU MAY REMOVE OR STRIKE ANY OF THE
FOLLOWING INFORMATION FROM THIS INSTRUMENT THAT TRANSFERS AN INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY BEFORE IT IS
FILED FOR RECORD IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS: YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OR YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE NUMBER.
TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT
FOR THE C7I Y OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
STATE OF TEXAS
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS
COUNTY OF BEXAR §
WHEREAS, on the 14th day of November, 2008, the City of Schertz, a Texas home rule municipality,
with offices at 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Bexar County, Texas, 78154 (hereinafter referred to as
"Grantee "), was granted easement rights pursuant to an easement which is filed of record in Volume 573,
Page 626 of the Real Property Records of Bexar County, Texas (the "Permanent Easement "); and
WHEREAS, Grantee now requires a 25 -foot wide temporary construction easement (hereinafter referred
to as "Temporary Construction Easement ") adjacent to the Permanent Easement to perform construction
activities on the sewer line located within the Permanent Easement; and
WHEREAS, Joan Blanchard, a single person, whose address is 226 Royal Oaks, San Antonio, Bexar
County, Texas (hereinafter referred to as "Grantor "), desires to grant Grantee a Temporary Construction
Easement on its property and alongside the Permanent Easement for said purposes.
NOW THEREFORE, the Grantor for and in consideration of the amount of Ten Dollars ($10.00) and
other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, to
Grantor in hand paid by Grantee, Grantor hereby grants a Temporary Construction Easement over and
across Grantor's lands adjacent to the Permanent Easement, and as more particularly described on the
attached Exhibit "A ", for all things necessary for the entering and installation of sewer lines, facilities
and the appurtenances thereto ( "Improvements ").
The Temporary Construction Easement herein granted is subject to the following terms, agreements,
reservations, conditions, covenants, limitations, and exceptions:
This conveyance is made and accepted subject to any and all restrictions, covenants, conditions,
reservations, setback lines and easements, if any, now outstanding and of record in Bexar County,
Texas, and to all zoning laws, regulations and ordinances of municipal and /or governmental
authorities, if any, but only to the extent that they are still in effect, relating to the hereinabove
described Temporary Construction Easement.
2. The easements, rights, and privileges granted hereby shall be for the benefit of and be restricted
solely to the parties hereto provided, however, the foregoing shall not be deemed to limit or
restrict Grantee's ability to retain and utilize contractors and subcontractors to perform work in
the Temporary Construction Easement. No easements, except those expressly set forth herein,
shall be implied by this agreement
The Temporary Construction Easement shall terminate upon the earlier to occur of (a) completion
of construction of the aforesaid Improvements; (b) the written agreement of both parties; or (c)
March 28, 2015.
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4. No storage and /or staging of materials and /or equipment is allowed within the Temporary
Construction Easement.
5. Once construction of the Improvements begins, Grantee shall be responsible for
maintaining the Easement Property(s) in a neat and clean condition until such time as said
temporary easement is terminated.
6. Grantor reserves for Grantor and Grantor's successors and assigns the right to continue to
use and enjoy the surface of the Temporary Construction Easement for all purposes
which do not interfere with or interrupt the use or enjoyment of the Temporary
Construction Easement by Grantee.
7. Upon completion of Improvements Grantee shall return the surface of the Temporary
Construction Easement to its original preconstruction condition.
8. If either party brings or commences any legal action or proceeding to enforce any of the terms of
this Temporary Construction Easement the prevailing party in such action shall be entitled to the
recovery of all costs and expenses of litigation, including, without limitation, reasonable
attorneys' fees, court costs, and costs of appeal.
9. This Temporary Construction Easement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the
laws of the State of Texas. The parties agree that the venue shall be proper in Bexar County,
Texas.
10. This Temporary Construction Easement may not be modified except in writing signed by the
parties hereto.
11. This Temporary Construction Easement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of
which shall be deemed an original, but all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument.
12. Nothing in this Temporary Construction Easement shall affect the validity, effectiveness, or
modify the terms of the Permanent Easement, which remains in full force and effect.
13. The recital contained in the preamble of this Temporary Construction Easement are hereby found
to be true, and such recitals are hereby made a part of this Temporary Construction Easement for
all purposes.
And Grantor does hereby bind itself, its legal representatives, successors and /or assigns to warrant and
forever defend all and singular the above described easement and rights unto the said Grantee, to have and
to hold, it successors and assigns, against every person whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim the
same or any part thereof, by, through, or under Grantor, but not otherwise, subject, however, to the
matters set forth herein.
EXECUTED to be effective as of the day of
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20 (the "Effective Date ")
EXECUTED as of the date of the acknowledgement to be effective, however, as of the Effective Date.
GRANTOR:
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
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ATTEST:
Brenda Dennis, City Secretary
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF BEXAR
John Kessel, City Manager
This instrument was acknowledged before me on this the day of 320 ,
by JOHN KESSEL, the City Manager of the City of Schertz, Texas.
(SEAL)
NOTARY PUBLIC, STATE OF TEXAS
Printed Name of Notary:
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THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF BEXAR
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Project No: 1124.2603
25 foot Temporary Construction Easement
A 0.234 acre (10,194.1 sq. ft.) temporary construction easement situated in the Rafael
Garza Survey No. 98, Abstract No. 175 and being a portion of that certain 65.449 acre
tract of land conveyed to Joan Blanchard recorded in Volume 573, Page 626 of the Deed
Records of Comal County, Texas and being more particularly described as follows:
BEGINNING: at a point on the Northernmost Western line of the said 65.449 acre tract,
the Eastern line of that certain 5.93 acre tract of land conveyed to Joseph Hendrix
recorded in Document No. 200306034249 of the Official Public Records of Comal
County, Texas, from which a '/4 inch iron rod found on the Southeastern line of Farm
Marked Road No. 482 for the Northwestern corner of the said 65.449 acre tract, the
Northeastern corner of the said 5.93 acre tract bears N 30 °08'55" W — 159.91 feet;
THENCE: N 03 °46'39" W — 83.55 feet across the said 65.449 acre tract to a point for a
corner of this easement;
THENCE: N 25 122'51" E — 131.63 feet continuing across the said 65.449 acre tract to a
point on the Northwestern line of the said 65.449 acre tract, the Southeastern line of said
Farm Market Road No. 482, for a corner of this easement;
THENCE: N 63 °59'48" E — 38.52 feet along the Northwestern line of the said 65.449
acre tract, the Southeastern line of said Farm Market Road No. 482 to a point for a corner
of this easement;
THENCE: S 30'05'15" E —16.67 feet across the said 65.449 acre tract to a point on the
Northwestern line of a 15 foot sanitary sewer easement, Part One, recorded in Volume
784, Page 250 of the Deed Records of Comal County, Texas, for a comer of this
easement;
THENCE: S 59 °54'45" W — 22.54 feet along the Northwestern line of the said 15 foot
sanitary sewer easement to a point for a corner of the said sanitary sewer easement, for a
corner of this easement;
THENCE: S 25 °22'51" W — 127.21 feet continuing along the Northwestern line of the
said 15 foot sanitary sewer easement to a point for a comer of the said sanitary sewer
easement, for a corner of this easement;
THENCE: S 03 °46'39" E — 71.19 feet continuing along the Western line of the said 15
foot sanitary sewer easement to a point for a corner of this easement;
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THENCE: S 30 °08'55" E — 176.47 feet across the said 65.449 acre tract and crossing
the said 15 foot sanitary sewer easement to a point for the Southeastern comer of this
easement;
THENCE: S 59'48'14" W — 25.00 feet continuing across the said 65.449 acre tract to a
point on the Western line of the said 65.449 acre tract, the Eastern line of the said 5.93
acre tract for the Southwestern comer of this easement;
THENCE: N 30 °08'55" W — 182.34 feet along the said line to the POINT OF
BEGINNING and containing 0.234 acre (10,194.1 sq. ft.) of land; according to a survey
made under my supervision.
Corresponding plat prepared.
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Agenda No. 3
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
City Council Meeting: March 25, 2014
Department: Public Works
Subject: Resolution No. 14 -R -30 — A
Resolution by the City Council of the
City of Schertz, Texas authorizing an
additional Engineering Services
Agreement with Ford Engineering,
Inc. related to engineering and
design for the Town Creek Sewer
Extension Phase III Project on FM
482, and other matters in connection
therewith
BACKGROUND
In 2007 the City of Schertz sold bonds for the Town Creek Sewer Project to provide sewer
service to areas northwest of IH 35. Phases I and II are complete. Phase III easement
acquisitions are almost complete. During the design process, it was determined that the
originally planned alignment was problematic. The alignment included a segment of line within
a Texas Department of Transportation (TXDoT) right -of -way. When assessing the feasibility of
construction, it was learned that TXDoT requirements for construction would be cost -
prohibitive. A new alignment was identified. Although more efficient than the original
alignment, a significant challenge of the current route is the fact that a segment of line will need
to be supported aboveground. Design of the aboveground segment involves additional
engineering services not included in the initial scope of services. The additional services include
further surveying, geotechnical and structural design services. Also included in the additional
engineering services agreement is the subcontracting of construction materials testing services.
Remaining Budget
Engineering
$39,330
Advertising
$500
Legal
$500
Contingency
$4000
Construction
$622,512
Project Total
$666,842
Goal
Approval of Resolution Number 14 -R -30 provides for the additional engineering services
related to the realignment.
Community Benefit
The new sewer main will extend the Town Creek Sewer along FM 482 providing services
to residents and businesses in the area.
Summary of Recommended Action
City staff recommends approval of Resolution Number 14 -R -30 additional engineering
services related to the Town Creek Sewer Extension Phase III Project on FM 482.
FISCAL IMPACT
Additional Engineering Services for the project in the amount of $39,330. Funded out of the
Town Creek Sewer Bond Funds.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of Resolution No. 14 -R -30
ATTACHMENT(S)
Resolution No. 14 -R -30
Exhibit A: Additional Engineering Services Agreement
Phase III Realignment Map Exhibit
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -R -30
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING AN ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
FORD ENGINEERING, INC., RELATED TO ENGINEERING AND DESIGN FOR THE
TOWN CREEK SEWER EXTENSION PHASE III PROJECT ON FM 482, AND OTHER
MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
WHEREAS, the City of Schertz, Texas (the "City ") has a design for the Town Creek
Sewer Extension Phase III (the "project ") from Ford Engineering, Inc; and
WHEREAS, the City has a need to realign the sewer extension thereby changing the
scope of work for the project; and
WHEREAS, the City staff has recommended that the City enter into an additional
Engineering Services Agreement with Ford Engineering, Inc. for the Town Creek Sewer
Extension Phase III; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the City to
enter into an additional Engineering Services Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit A.
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 additional Engineering Services Agreement with Ford Engineering, 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
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 25th day of March, 2014.
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
Michael R. Carpenter, Mayor
ATTEST:
Brenda Dennis, City Secretary
(CITY SEAL)
50715776.2
EXHIBIT A
TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT AGREEMENT
50715776.2 A -1
FORD ENGINEERING, INC.
March 14, 2014
City of Schertz Public Works
10 Commercial Place
Schertz, Texas 78154
Attn: Mr. Sam Willoughby
Director of Public Works
Re: 1124.260302 - FM 482 Gravity Sewer Main - Additional Engineering Services
We are pleased to provide this proposal to provide professional engineering services to the
City of Schertz for FM 482 Gravity Sewer Main project.
Project Scope
The City has requested a change in the proposed alignment for the FM 482 Gravity Sewer Main
between the tie -in point at the Blanchard property and the Ralph Marcantonio property.
The realigned sanitary sewer will cross the Marcantonio, Crisler, and Hendrix properties and tie into
the existing sanitary sewer in the Hendrix property. This is approximately 3,200 linear feet of
realigned sanitary sewer from the 95% set of plans dated 08 -25 -2009. The new alignment will require
the reconstruction of approximately 350 feet of existing 8 -inch sanitary sewer in the Blanchard
property to upsize to a 12 -inch line. The new alignment will require at least two (2) additional soil
borings. The new alignment will cross a drain to the railroad crossing, which will require exposed,
elevated sewer main for approximately 600 feet in order to meet design grade for the sewer.
The geotechnical services for two bores will be performed by Terracon Consultants, Inc., the
firm that performed the geotechnical borings for the initial design. The bores will be near the
drain to the railroad crossing. The engineering fee will be $2,950.00, which does not include
clearing or grabbing to access the boring locations. If clearing or grubbing is to be provided
by Ford Engineering, Inc. or its sub consultants, then additional fees may apply.
The supports for the elevated sewer line will need to structurally designed, incorporating the
geotechnical finding. Unintech Consulting Engineers, Inc. will be performing the structural
design. The engineering fee will be $6,680.00.
The plans for the new alignment of the proposed sanitary sewer, as described above, will be
prepared by Ford Engineering, Inc. and be resubmitted to Schertz for review as revised 95%
submittal. It is anticipated that the plans will require the resubmittal of the TxDOT Utility
Permit, and Ford Engineering, Inc. will prepare and submit the new permit and attend one
coordination meeting with the City and TxDOT to facilitate the permitting process. The new
alignment will necessitate the revision of the preliminary bid documents provided at the 95%
submittal in 2009. The engineering fee for the above additional work will be $6,950.00.
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ENGINEERING,
INC.
The City has requested the addition of construction materials observation and testing services
for the construction phase of this project. Terracon Consultants, Inc. will provide these
services for the length of the new sewer from the downstream tie -in point, for the 3,200
linear feet of new pipe alignment, plus the additional footage extend the new sewer to the
south side of FM 482, across the Marcantonio property. The estimated engineering fee for the
construction materials observation and testing services is $22,750.00. The City will only be
invoiced for the actual construction materials observation and testing services required
during construction.
Engineering Fee
Compensation for these services will be an increase to the current engineering fee for the
project in the amount of $39,330.00 which will cover all costs associated with the scope
described above. Any additional services that are not included in the above scope will be
provided at the hourly fees defined in the original contract, or as negotiated at the time of
request.
Should there be any questions or if further information is needed, please do not hesitate to
call me at 210 -590 -4777.
Sincerely,
FORD ENGINEERING INC.
Mark B Hill, P.E.
Encl. Proposal from Unintech Consulting Engineers, Inc., dated 8 -8 -2013
Proposal from Terracon Consultants, Inc. (geotechnical sampling), dated 8 -13 -2013
Proposal from Terracon Consultants, Inc. (construction materials observation and
testing), dated 3 -14 -2014
Ford Engineering Manhour Breakdown for Additional Services, dated 3 -14 -2014
Project Cost Summary
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Agenda No. 4
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
City Council Meeting: March 25, 2014
Department: Economic Development
Subject: Resolution No. 14 -R -29
Consideration and /or action
approving Amendment No. 1 to the
Economic Development Incentives
Agreement ( Amazon.com.kydc
LLC)
BACKGROUND
On November 6th, 2012 the City of Schertz (the "City "), the Schertz Economic
Development Corporation (the "SEDC "), Guadalupe County (the "County ") and
Amazon.com.kydc LLC ( "Amazon ") entered into an Economic Development Incentive
Agreement (Agreement).
Under the Agreement, Amazon agreed to construct and operate a 1,261,980 square foot
facility, make a $166 million capital investment, and employ at least 350 full -time
employees by the end of 2013. In consideration of the project, the City, County, and
SEDC agreed to provide a rebate structured development incentive package.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT
In December 2013, Amazon requested Amendment No. 1 to the Economic Development
Incentive Agreement ( Amazon.com.kydc LLC) (the "Amendment "). The proposed
Amendment provides Amazon a one -time choice between the following two performance
options.
1. Job Option — Employ a minimum of 380 full -time jobs with an annual payroll of
at least $12 million and make a capital investment of at least $166 million.
2. Investment Option — Employ a minimum of 350 full -time jobs with an annual
payroll of at least $11 million and make a capital investment of at least $191
million.
Under both options, Amazon must maintain the number of full -time jobs for at least one
month by no later than December 31, 2014. Once Amazon has chosen either the Job
Option or the Investment Option they must continue to meet those requirements
throughout the remainder of the Agreement.
As part of the proposed Amendment, Amazon has also requested a Performance Safe
Harbor. Beginning in 2015, if Amazon fails to satisfy their commitments under the
Agreement by no less than 75% of the requirements, Amazon will be given an option to
cure the shortfall. In other words, Amazon can't default by more than 25% of the
commitment without exceeding the safe harbor provision. Under the Performance Safe
Harbor, Amazon must cure the shortfall in the following year by exceeding all
commitments by 200% of any shortfall amount. Once cured the new commitments would
remain in effect throughout the remainder of the Agreement.
Lastly, the proposed Amendment will delay the annual report and corresponding rebate
deadline from 60 days following the end of the year (March 1St) to April 15th of each
year.
Summary of Recommended Action: To approve Resolution 14 -R -29 and authorize
Amendment No. 1 to the Economic Development Incentive Agreement
(Amazon.com.kydc).
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no negative financial impact associated with this action.
SEDC BOARD RECOMMENDATION
The SEDC Board met on February 27, 2014 to consider the proposed Amendment No. 1
to the Economic Development Incentives Agreement (Amazon.com.kydc LLC). A
motion was made by Mr. Thomas and seconded by Ms. Kiser to approve the Agreement
as presented. The motion passed unanimously (7 -0).
GUADLAUPE COUNTY APPROVAL
Guadalupe County Commissioners approved the Amendment as attached at their regular
Commissioners Court meeting on March 11, 2014.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the proposed First Amendment to the Amazon.com
Agreement.
ATTACHMENT(S)
Resolution No. 14 -R -29
RE SOLUTIONNO. 14 -R -29
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SCHERTZ, TEXAS AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES AGREEMENT AMONG
THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, THE CITY OF SCHERTZ
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, GUADALUPE
COUNTY, TEXAS, AND AMAZON.COM.KYDC LLC; AUTHORIZING
CERTAIN BENEFITS BY THE CITY PURSUANT THERETO; AND
OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
WHEREAS, by City Ordinance No. 12 -T -15, the City of Schertz, Texas (the "City ")
established a program under Chapter 380, Texas Local Government Code, as amended, to
promote economic development and to stimulate business and commercial activity in the City
(the "380 Program "); and
WHEREAS, on November 6, 2012 the City, the City of Schertz Economic Development
Corporation (the "SEDC "), and Guadalupe County entered into an Economic Development
Incentive Agreement with Amazon.com.kydc (the "Developer "), pursuant to the City's 380
Program; and
WHEREAS, the SEDC held a meeting on February 22, 2014, and the Board of the SEDC
voted to recommend approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Economic Development Incentives
Agreement ( Amazon.com.kydc LLC) ( "First Amendment ") to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, on March 11, 2014 the Guadalupe County Commissioners approved the
First Amendment; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the City to
approve the First Amendment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS:
Section 1. The City Council hereby approves the First Amendment and authorizes
the City Manager to execute and deliver the First Amendment with the SEDC, the County, and
the Developer 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.
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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 day of , 2014.
ATTEST:
Brenda Dennis, City Secretary
(CITY SEAL)
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
Michael Carpenter, Mayor
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EXHIBIT A
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES AGREEMENT
(AMAZON.COM.KYDC LLQ
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Agenda No. 8
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
City Council Meeting: March 25, 2014
Department: Public Works and Eni!ineerin2
Departments
Subject: Speed Issues on Lower Seguin
Road and Pfiel Road
BACKGROUND
Status on the speed issue brought forward by Mr. Douglas Becker.
Currently the Public Works and Engineering Departments are conducting a speed study with
traffic counts on Pfiel Road. Once completed, we will move the focus of the study to Lower
Seguin Rd (behind Randolph Air Force Base between FM 1518 and Loop 1604). Upon
completion of the study, the results will be submitted by staff to TSAC for a recommendation
to increase or decrease speeds in these areas. I have also requested that all speeds in Southern
Schertz on the rural roads go through a review; it appears speeds could be increased and/or
reduced with proper warning speeds at curves and crossings.
FISCAL IMPACT
Only impact at this time is staff using on -hand equipment. Future fiscal impact is unknown
at this time pending competition of the study.
RECOMMENDATION
The studies should be completed during the month of March and April with the report and
staff recommendations to TSAC in May's meeting.
Barring any additional information from TSAC, a recommendation could be submitted to
City Council by mid to late May.
ATTACHMENT(S)
None