11-9-2021 Agenda with backupMEETING AGENDA
City Council
REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL
November 9, 2021
SCHERTZ, TEXAS 78154
CITY OF SCHERTZ CORE VALUES
Do the right thing
Do the best you can
Treat others the way you want to be treats
Work cooperatively s a team
City Council Will hold its regularly scheduled meetin at
Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at the City Council Chambers. In lieu of attending
the meeting in erso , residents will have the opportunity to watch the meeting
via live stream on the City's YouTube Channel.
Call to Order
Opening Prayer and Pledges of Allegiance to the Flags of the United States and State of Texas.
(Councilmember Scagliola)
Presentations
• Love Where You Live (Eric Wilber /L. Wood/R. Vera)
Employee Recognition
• 20 Years of Service Pin recognition to Dudley Wait
• 25 Years of Service Pin recognition to Kevin Anderson
• 25 Years of Service Pin recognition to John Eisen
• 25 Years of Service Pin recognition to Marc Bane
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New Employee Introductions:
• Animal Services - Mariah Quinn - Animal Services Officer
• Civic Center /Events - Larry Deveny - Part -time Events Attendant
• Engineering - Travis Westbrook- Graduate Engineer
• Neighborhood Services - Amanda Cantu - Sanitarian
• Public Works - Vanessa DiCiolla - Administrative Manager; Adrian Puentes - Fleet Crew
Supervisor; Jorge Guzman Service Worker 1
City Events and Announcements
• Announcements of upcoming City Events (B. James /C. Kelm/S. Gonzalez)
• Announcements and recognitions by the City Manager (M. Browne)
• Announcements and recognitions by the Mayor (R. Gutierrez)
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.
Consent Agenda Items
The Consent Agenda is considered self - explanatory and will be enacted by the Council with one
motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless they are removed from the Consent
Agenda upon the request of the Mayor or a Councilmember.
1. Minutes — Consideration and /or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the regular
meeting of October 26, 2021. (B. Dennis)
2. Appointments and Resignations to the Various City Boards, Commissions and
Committees - Consideration and /or action approving the resignation of Mr. Bill Bowers
from the Transportation Safety Advisory Commission (TSAC), the appointment of Mr.
Michael Winter as a Regular Member, and the appointments of Mr. Andres Dominguez and
Mr. Paul Wiley as Alternate Members. (B. Dennis /Council)
3 Resolution No. 21 -R -I17 - Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution by the City
Council of the City of Schertz, Texas authorizing a Public Library Interlocal Agreement
with Guadalupe County. (B. James /M. Uhlhorn)
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Discussion and Action Items
4, Resolution 21 -R -123 - Consideration and approval of a Resolution by the City Council of
the City of Schertz, Texas authorizing and approving publication of Notice of Intention to
issue Certificates of Obligation; complying with the requirements contained in Securities
and Exchange Commission Rule 15c2 -12; and providing an effective date. (M. Browne /J.
Walters)
5. Ordinance No. 21 -F -47 - Consideration and /or action approving an Ordinance by the City
Council of the City of Schertz, Texas amending Chapter 90, of the Code of Ordinances,
Article V, Water and Wastewater Capital Recovery Fees; Repealing all Ordinances or Parts
of Ordinance in conflict with this Ordinance, and providing an effective date. (First
Reading) (C. Kelm /S. Williams /S. McClelland)
(. Ordinance N. 21 -T -48 - Consideration and /or action approving an Ordinance by the City
Council of the City of Schertz, Texas authorizing an adjustment to the Fiscal Year
2021 -2022 Budget to provide additional funding for the Tri County Parkway
Project Construction Phase, repealing all Ordinances or Parts of Ordinances in conflict with
this Ordinance; and providing an effective date. First Reading (M. Browne /A. Perez)
7 Resolution No. 21 -R -1.20 - Consideration and/or action regarding approval of a Resolution
casting votes to elect Board of Directors for the Bexar County Appraisal District for the
FY2022 -2023 term. (Mayor /Council)
g. Resolution No. 21 -R -121 - Consideration and /or action regarding approval of a Resolution
casting votes to elect Board of Directors for the Comal County Appraisal District for the
FY2022 -2023 term.(Mayor /Council)
9. Resolution No. 21 -R -122 - Consideration and /or action regarding approval of a Resolution
casting votes to elect Board of Directors for the Guadalupe County Appraisal District for
the FY2022 -2023 term. (Mayor /Council)
Roll Call Vote Confirmation
Closed Session
10 City Council will meet in Closed Session under Section 551.071 of the Texas Government
Code, Consultation with Attorney to receive legal advice related to utility relocation
associated with the FM 1518 project.
Reconvene into Regular Session
10A. Take any action based on discussions held in closed session under Agenda Item 10.
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Roll Call Vote Confirmation
Information available in City Council Packets - NO DISCUSSION TO OCCUR
11 Monthly update - on Major Projects in progress /CIP. (B. James/K. Woodlee)
Requests and Announcements
• Announcements by the City Manager.
• Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers for updates or information from staff.
• Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers that items or presentations be placed on a future City
Council agenda.
• 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
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 5th DAY OF NOVEMBER 2021 AT 1:00 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.
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 , 2021. TITLE:
This facility is accessible in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Handicapped parking
spaces are available. If you require special assistance or have a request for sign interpretative services
or other services, please call 210 -619 -1030.
The City Council for the City of Schertz reserves the right to adjourn into closed 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.
Closed Sessions Authorized: This agenda has been reviewed and approved by the City's legal
counsel and the presence of any subject in any Closed Session portion of the agenda constitutes a
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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 Gutierrez
Councilmember Scagliola — Place 5
Audit Committee
Cibolo Valley Local Government Corporation -
Investment Advisory Committee
Alternate
Main Street Committee
Hal Baldwin Scholarship Committee
Interview Committee for Boards and Commissions -
Alternate
Schertz- Seguin Local Government Corporation
Councilmember Davis— Place 1
Councilmember Scott — Place 2
Interview Committee for Boards and
Interview Committee for Boards and Commissions
Commissions
Schertz Animal Services Advisory Commission
Main Street Committee - Chair
Schertz Housing Authority Board
TIRZ II Board
Councilmember Whittaker — Place 3;
Councilmember Dahle — Place 4
Audit Committee
Cibolo Valley Local Government Corporation
TIRZ II Board
Interview Committee for Boards and Commissions
TIRZ 11 Board
Councilmember Heyward — Place 6
Councilmember Brown — Place 7
Animal Advisory Commission
Main Street Committee
Audit Committee
Schertz- Seguin Local Government Corporation -
Investment Advisory Committee
Alternate
Main Street Committee
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Agenda No. 1.
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City Council November 9, 2021
Meeting:
Department: City Secretary
Subject: Minutes — Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of
the regular meeting of October 26, 2021. (B. Dennis)
The City Council held a Regular City Council meeting on October 26, 2021.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommend Approval.
Attachments
10 -26 -2021 Draft Minutes
DRAFT
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
October 26, 2021
A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on October 26,
2021, 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:
Present: Mayor Ralph Gutierrez; Mayor Pro -Tem Michael Dahle; Councilmember Mark Davis;
Councilmember Rosemary Scott; Councilmember Jill. Whittaker; Councilmember David
Scagliola; Councilmember Allison Heyward; Councilmember Tim Brown
City City Manager Dr. Mark Browne; Assistant City Manager Brian James; Assistant City Manager
Staff: Charles Kelm; City Attorney Daniel Santee; City Secretary Brenda Dennis; Assistant to the
City Manager Sarah Gonzalez; Deputy City Secretary Sheila Edmondson
Call to Order
Mayor Gutierrez called the meeting to order 6:00 p.m.
Opening Prayer and Pledges of Allegiance to the Flags of the United States and State of Texas.
(Mayor Pro -Tem Dahle)
Mayor Gutierrez recognized Mayor Pro -Tem Michael. Dahle who provided the opening prayer and the
Pledges of Allegiances to the Flags of the United States and the State of Texas.
Presentations
Mayor Gutierrez recoginized Fire Chief Kade Long who thanked the students and their families for
attending tonight's award ceremony. Chief Long and Fire Marshal Ben Boney presented all the poster
winners with an award.
NAME
GRADE
SCHOOL
WINNERS FROM KINDERGARTEN I ST GRADE
3rd place
Mackenzie Morgan
1st
Paschal Elementary
2nd Place
Luz Guerra
1st
Rose Garden Elementary
1 st Place
Dean Sannipoli
Kinder School of Science & Technology
WINNERS FROM 2ND & 3RD GRADE
3rd place
Evie Garrett
2nd
Rose Garden Elementary
2nd Place
Jackson Boney
3rd
Rose Garden Elementary
1 st place
Audrey DeLeon
2nd
Sippel Elementary
3rd place
2nd place Ryker Dempsey 4th Paschal Elementary
1 st place Caden Moody 4th Green Valley Elementary
MAYOR'S CHOICE
Nova Salazar 2nd Rose Garden Elementary
City Events and Announcements
*Announcements of upcoming City Events (B. James /C. Kelm /S. Gonzalez)
• Announcements and recognitions by the City Manager (M. Browne)
• Announcements and recognitions by the Mayor (R. Gutierrez)
Saturday, October 30th
Drive -Thru Candy Cruise
2:00 -5:00 PM
The 'Drive -Thru' Candy Cruise will be open from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 30, 2021.
Families are encouraged to dress in costume and visit participating businesses, groups, and City
departments. Participating vendors will have their 'trunk' outdoors to share their 'treats'. A map of
participating vendors will be available on October 25 on Schertz.com and on social media.
If you would like to have a station on the Candy Cruise, register on CivicRec. There is no fee to
participate. Options for businesses /organizations with no storefront are available. If you have any
questions, please call Schertz Parks & Recreation at (210) 619 -1850 or email j2arksandrecLschertz.com.
If you would like to participate by donating candy, donation stations will be located at the Schertz
Family YMCA, Schertz Aquatics Center, City Hall, and The Chamber.
Tuesday, November 2nd
Early voting continues through Friday, October 29th for the purpose of electing Council. Members in
Place 6 and Place 7 for a three -year term, from November 2021 to November 2024, and for a Special
Bond Election regarding the issuance of not to exceed $15,450,000 of City of Schertz, Texas general
obligation bonds for public safety facilities (including a new fire station), and the levying of a tax in
payment thereof. Early voting locations, dates and times, as well as a copy of the bond ordinance can
be found at www.schertzacom.
Election day is Tuesday, November 2, 2021 from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
There will not be a City Council meeting that evening.
Tuesday, November 9th
Next regular scheduled Council meeting, 6:00 PM, Council Chambers
Monday, November 15th
Special Council meeting to canvass election results, 6:00 PM, Council Chambers
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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.
Mr. Noah Pritchett -258 Maiden Cove -Mr. Pritchett is a student at Kung Mung Mu Sul of Schertz, and
gave an update on past and upcoming events with their school. The events included:
• Obstacle Course Event to benefit Schertz Animal Shelter, raised $500.00
• Bike Ride to raise money the Alamo Breast Cancer Foundation
• Every Saturday in October offered free Women's Self- Defense Classes
• Costume Contest
• RACAP Food Drive -to collect non - perishables for RACAP
Consent Agenda Items
The Consent Agenda is considered self - explanatory and will be enacted by the Council with one
motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless they are removed from the Consent
Agenda upon the request of the Mayor or a Councilmember.
Mayor Gutierrez read Consent Items 1 -4 into record. Mayor Pro -Tem Dahle read Consent Items 4 -8
into record.
1. Minutes — Consideration and /or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the meeting
of October 12, 2021. (B. Dennis)
2. Ordinance No. 21 -T -46 - Consideration and /or action approving an Ordinance by the City
Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, authorizing an adjustment to the fiscal year 2021 -2022
budget to provide funding for an agreement with M &S Engineering for Design, Bid, and
Construction Phase professional services for the Civic Center HVAC Replacement Project
and authorizing the execution of the agreement, repealing all ordinances or parts of
ordinances in conflict with this ordinance; and providing an effective date. (Final Reading)
(C. Kelm /S. Williams /S. McClelland)
3. Resolution 21 -R -118 - Consideration and /or action approving a Resolution by the City
Council of the City of Schertz, Texas approving and authorizing an easement with
Centerpoint Energy Resource Corp. on the City of Schertz Animal Adoption Center property,
and other matters in connection therewith. (C. Kelm /S. Williams /S. McClelland)
4. Resolution No. 21 -R -119 - Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution by the City
Council of the City of Schertz, Texas authorizing approval of the Guadalupe Appraisal
District (G.A.D.) Facility Parking Lot Expansion. (M. Browne)
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5. Appointments and Resignations to the Various City Boards, Commissions and
Committees - Consideration and/or action appointing Mr. Shawn Moore as a Regular
Member to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and moving Mrs. Jaime Acevedo to the
Alternate 1 Position. (B. Dennis /Council)
6. Resolution 21 -R -115 - Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution by the City
Council of the City of Schertz, Texas authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with the Alamo
Area Council of Governments to receive federal funding for the Schertz Area Senior Center
Congregate Meal Program. (B. James /L. Shrum)
7. Ordinance No. 21 -S -42 - Consider and/or action approving an Ordinance by the City
Council of the City of Schertz, Texas on a request to rezone 1.373 acres of land from Pre -
Development :District (PRE) to Single - Family Residential/ Agricultural District (RA),
generally located 750 feet east of the intersection between Trainer Hale Road and FM 1518,
9049 Trainer Hale Road, also known as Bexar County Property Identification Number
310238, City of Schertz, Bexar County, Texas. (Final Reading) (:B. James /L. Wood/M.
Harrison)
8. Ordinance No. 21 -S -43 - Consider and /or action approving an Ordinance by the City
Council of the City of Schertz, Texas on a request to rezone approximately 45 acres of land
from General Business District (GB) to Manufacturing Light District (M -1), generally
located approximately 1,300 feet east of Friesenhahn Lane and 450 feet north of IH -35 access
road, also known as Comal County Property Identification Numbers 1.50166 & 81.285, City of
Schertz, Comal County, Texas. (Final Reading) (B. James /L. Wood/M. Harrison)
Moved by Councilmember Allison Heyward, seconded by Councilmember Mark Davis
AYE: Mayor Pro -Tem Michael Dahle, Councilmember Mark Davis, Councilmember
Rosemary Scott, Councilmember Jill. Whittaker, Councilmember David Scagliola,
Councilmember Allison Heyward, Councilmember Tim Brown
Passed
Discussion and Action Items
9. Ordinance No. 21 -S -44 - Consideration and or /action to approve an Ordinance by the City
Council of the City of Schertz, Texas to amend the Schertz Code of Ordinances, Unified
Development Code (UDC), Article 5, Subsection 21.5.8 Permitted Use Table, to add
"Aggregate Extraction ". (Final Reading) (B. James /L. Wood/M. Harrison)
Mayor Gutierrez asked City Council if another Staff Presentation was needed, no presentation
was necessary. Mayor Gutierrez asked if Councilmembers had any comments:
Councilmember Scott asked for clarification about the Commission (P &Z) and City Council
seeing the proposed plans before anything passes. Mr. Brian James stated that yes, both the
Commission and City Council would have the opportunity to see the plan. He reiterated that
this final reading on Ordinance 21 -S -44 is about amending the Code of Ordinances, Unified
Development Code (UDC) to add on the Permitted Use Table: Aggregate Extraction.
Councilmember Scott asked additional questions about the original applicant's statement who
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asked about aggregate extraction. Dr. Browne added, that approving this ordinance, the
regulations and possibilities of an SUP remains the same. It can be approved/disapproved or
changed to meet staff s recommendations. Staff retains absolute authority regarding the
specifics of a SUP project.
Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Michael Dahle, seconded by Councilmember Allison Heyward
AYE: Mayor Pro -Tem Michael Dahle, Councilmember Mark Davis, Councilmember
Rosemary Scott, Councilmember Jill Whittaker, Councilmember David Scagliola,
Councilmember Allison Heyward, Councilmember Tim Brown
Passed
Roll Call Vote Confirmation
Mayor Gutierrez recognized City Secretary Brenda Dennis who provided the roll call vote for Items 1 -9.
Workshop
Mayor Gutierrez recognized Fire Chief Kade Long and Fire Marshal Ben Boney who presented the
proposed UDC Cul -De -Sac Update.
Current UDC: Section 21.14.1 - Streets E Dead -End Streets and Cul -De -Sacs
•Cul -De -Sac streets shall not exceed 500 feet in length and shall have a turnaround of not less than
150 feet in diameter of ROW in single- family residential areas, 150 feet in diameter of ROW in
multi - family areas and not less than 200 feet in diameter of ROW in commercial and industrial
areas. This provision may be modified upon approval of the Fire Chief and City Engineer.
-Dead-end streets shall be prohibited, except as short stubs projected to be continued in future
subdivisions in conformance with Paragraph C of this section when designed as cul -de -sacs.
Temporary turnarounds shall be provided on projected streets until such time as they are extended.
*Note: Pavement /drivable surface widths are currently given in the Public Works Design
Specifications.
Purpose of Cul -De -Sac Changes:
-These changes are intended to reduce the need for backing of emergency vehicles, garbage
trucks, delivery vehicles, etc.
-Fire Dept Ladder trucks have a turning diameter of 110'
-Current pavement widths do not meet that intent due to larger vehicle sizes and homes with more
parking needs.
-Residential
-Decrease ROW diameter from 150' to 140'
-Add pavement /drivable surface diameter shall be 120'
-Reasoning for 120' is to maintain a minimum of 96' turnaround required by Fire Code
when residents park along the curb in cul -de -sacs (10' on each side)
-Commercial
-Decrease ROW diameter from 200' to 160'
-Add pavement /drivable surface diameter shall be 130'
-Reasoning for 130' is to maintain a minimum of 96' turnaround required by Fire Code
when commercial vehicles park along the curb in cul -de -sacs (15' on each side)
-Temporary Turn- Arounds
-Add pavement /drivable surface shall met current Fire Code requirements
Currently cul -de -sac are 96' with fire lane striping or other approved turn- around
Neighboring Cities
-New Braunfels
-Res - ROW 130' and pavement 110'
-San Antonio
-Res - ROW 100' and pavement 96'
-Universal City
-Res - Pavement 100'
•Com — Pavement 200'
-Selma
-Res - Pavement 96'
-Leon Valley
-Res —Pavement 100'
•Com — Pavement 200'
•Shavano Park
-Res - ROW 100' and pavement 96'
•Com — ROW 150' and pavement 146'
•Schertz
-Res — 1.50' ROW
•Com — 200' ROW
2018 Fire Code
-Fire code requires Cul -De -Sacs to be minimum of 96' in diameter
-That 96' shall not be obstructed in any manner, including parking of vehicles and would require
fire lane striping or signage.
Chief Long and Staff recommend moving forward with the proposed cul -de -sac changes.
10. Discussion regarding Cut -De -Sac widths in the UDC Section 21.14.1 - Streets E. (C.
Kelm /K. Long /B. Boney)
Mayor Gutierrez opened up discussion for Council comments.
Councilmember Tim Brown commented on the Residential 1.00' pavement diameter
cul -de -sac, stating that the space between the driveways are approx 8 feet and car lengths are
at least 20 feet, therefore residents cannot park inside the cul -de -sac.
Assistant City Manager Brian James stated that this is one of the topics that a joint City
Council and PZ meeting would discuss; requiring cul -de -sacs and a greater lot width,
therefore effectively having fewer houses around the cul -de -sac and allowing more parallel
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parking in the cul -de -sac.
Councilmember David Scagliola asked Chief Long to review the proposed recommendations.
He believes that the minimums should be greater, especially when firefighters need to back
up on streets. Councilmember Scagliola stated he would agree to those minimums if Chief
Long felt comfortable with them. Chief Long stated they researched other cities minimums
and that they also had input from the Engineering and Planning Depts.
Councilmember Whittaker asked who is asking and benefiting from the changes for with the
new minimum cul -de -sac measurements. Chief Long stated this is a balance between the
developers and the Engineering and Planning Departments. The Fire Dept. is bringing this
forward because these recommendations are something they could agree to and achieve a
balance concerning all the departments.
City Engineer Kathy Woodlee provided background information on this topic. She
acknowledged that the city has a conflict with the development code and the design guide.
The development code has a 1.50 ft. diameter ROW and the public works' design guide has a
120 ft. diameter ROW and 100 ft. pavement diameter. Once this was discovered, it was
necessary to bring this issue forward to City Council and decide on the specifications they
wanted. Ms. Woodlee recommends that the City Council look at the pavement diameter and
not the ROW diameter when discussing the recommnendations. Councilmember Whittaker
stated that with these recommendations moving forward, there is an increase in the pavement
diameters.
Staffs Recommendation is:
-Residential
-Decrease ROW diameter from 150' to 140'
-Add pavement /drivable surface diameter shall be 120'
-Reasoning for 120' is to maintain a minimum of 96' turnaround required by Fire
Code when residents park along the curb in cul -de -sacs (10' on each side)
-Commercial
-Decrease ROW diameter from 200' to 160'
-Add pavement /drivable surface diameter shall be 130'
-Reasoning for 130' is to maintain a minimum of 96' turnaround required by Fire
Code when commercial vehicles park along the curb in cul -de -sacs (1.5' on each
side)
Councilmember Davis stated these changes would solve a problem moving forward, but
doesn't solve the existing problems now? Have we looked at any alternatives for the current
radius diameters? Have we considered looking at the mix of vehicles? Chief Long explained
that they do look at the needs of the area around each Fire Station and what piece of
equipment is needed where. Newer technology on fire trucks have improved the turning
radius on many vehicles.
Mayor Gutierrez asked Mr. Brian James if this is consistent with the PDD's. Mr. James stated
that the PDD's usually don't get down to this level of design, and they defer back to city
standards and city practices. PDD's would not be exempt from this. Mr. James would defer to
Chief Long and his recommendations.
Mayor Gutierrez thanked Chief Long for the workshop presentation.
Closed Session
11. City Council will meet in Closed Session under Section 551.071 of the Texas Government
Code, Consultation with Attorney to receive legal advice related to utility relocation
associated with the FM1518 project.
12. City Council will meet in Closed Session under Section 551.072 of the Texas Government
Code, regarding the purchase, sale, exchange or lease of real property in support of City
Water and Wastewater Services in Northern Schertz.
Mayor Gutierrez recessed the regular meeting into Closed Session at 7:01 p.m. and read the
following items into record:
Reconvene into Regular Session
Mayor Gutierrez reconvened back into regular session at 7:51 p.m.
11A. Take any action based on discussions held in closed session under Agenda Item 11.
No action taken.
12A. Take any action based on discussions held in closed session under Agenda Item 12.
No action taken.
Roll Call Vote Confirmation
No roll call vote confirmation needed.
Requests and Announcements
• Announcements by the City Manager.
City Manager Mark Browne stated Love Where You Live was conducted this past weekend, and
it was a great success. He thanked Planning Department- Lesa Woods and Code Enforcement -
Rebecca Vera for the great job coordinating with Republic Services and Public Works- Suzanne
Williams and Public Works Department for providing a crew and tree chipper for the event. At
the next meeting there will be a presentation on the event.
• Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers for updates or information from staff.
Councilmember Tim Brown asked for an update from Assistant City Manager Charles Kelm and
Interim- Police Chief Marc Bane on the concerns of heavy truck usage on Schertz Parkway. He
would like an update in approx. a month.
• Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers that items or presentations be placed on a future City
Council agenda.
*Announcements by Mayor and Councilmembers
Mayor Pro -Tem Dahle attended: Chamber Luncheon, Classic Car Show by the Schertz Historical
Preservation Committee and Skylight Balloon Fest Preview.
Councilmember Davis attended: Classic Car Show hosted by the Schertz Historical Preservation
Committee
Councilmember Scott attended: Community Connections Event hosted by Judson ISD
Councilmember Whittaker attended: NEP Luncheon, Chamber Luncheon and Skylight Balloon
Fest
Councilmember Scagliola attended: Skylight Balloon Fest, Chamber Luncheon, SSLGC,
Civic Leaders Appreciation Luncheon by Judson ISD and will attend the Lion's Club Casino Night
on October 29, 2021
Councilmember Heyward attended: American Rescue Plan Business Grant Meeting, NEP
Luncheon, SCUCISD Retirement Ceremony, Special Main Street Committee Meeting, Car Show
hosted by the Schertz Historical Preservation Committee, Chamber Luncheon, Fire Safety Poster
Contest and Skylight Balloon Fest
Councilmember Brown attended: Skylight Balloon Fest
Adjournment
Mayor Gutierrez adjourned the meeting at 7:56 p.m.
Ralph Gutierrez, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sheila Edmondson, Deputy City Secretary
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Meeting:
Department: City Secretary
Agenda No. 2.
Subject: Appointments and Resignations to the Various City Boards, Commissions and Committees -
Consideration and /or action approving the resignation of Mr. Bill Bowers from
the Transportation Safety Advisory Commission (TSAC), the appointment of Mr.
Michael Winter as a Regular Member, and the appointments of Mr. Andres
Dominguez and Mr. Paul Wiley as Alternate Members. (B. Dennis /Council)
The City has received a resignation notice from Mr. Bill Bowers who was serving on the Transportation
Safety Advisory Commission (TSAC). As it has been the practice when a Regular Member of a Board
or Commission resigns, the person serving in the Alternate 1 position is moved up into that vacancy.
Staff reached out to Mr. Michael. Winter who is currently serving as an Alternate Member, and he as
agreed to move up as a Regular Member, filling Mr. Bowers vacancy. The TSAC Commission
currently has two Alternate positions open. Applications received from Mr. Andres Dominguez and
Mr. Paul Wiley have been vetted through the Interview Committee.
Staff recommends approval of the resignation of Mr. Bill Bowers, the appointment of Mr. Michael
Winter as a Regular Member and the appointments of Mr. Andres Dominguez and Mr. Paul Wiley as
Alternate Members.
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City Council November 9, 2021
Meeting:
Department: Library
Agenda No. 3.
Subject: Resolution No. 21 -R -1.17 - Consideration and /or action approving a Resolution by
the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas authorizing a Public Library
Interlocal Agreement with Guadalupe County. (B. James /M. Uhlhorn)
The City of Schertz and Guadalupe County have had an interlocal agreement regarding the provision
of library service to County residents since 1981. The Commissioners' Court has long held the view
that library services are beneficial to all County residents and has entered into agreements with each of
the three public libraries in the County to provide library service to all its residents for many years. The
proposed Interlocal Agreement is for one fiscal year, from October 1, 2021 through September 30,
2022. The agreement can be terminated by either party with written notice not less than 30 days prior to
the agreement's end.
It should be noted that the vast majority of Guadalupe County Schertz Library cardholders live
within the city limits of the cities of Schertz, Cibolo and Selma and are entitled to use the Schertz
Library as a result of Schertz resident status, or as a result of agreements the City of Schertz has with
the other cities. A recent look at statistics shows only 3.5% of the library's cardholders live in other
parts of Guadalupe County.
As a reminder, the City of Cibolo has provided funding for the Schertz Library since the late 1990s. The
FY 2022 agreement is in the amount of $40,000. The City of Selma has been provided funding
since 2009 and the FY 2022 interlocal agreement will provide approximately $25,000 in the upcoming
fiscal year.
One other item of note—it has been the Schertz Library's practice to allow residents of the State
of Texas to use the library free of charge. Out of state residents pay $1.5.00 per person per year to have
full access to all resources. The Texas State Library has a program called Texshare in which
Schertz participates. The program allows Schertz Library cardholders to have access to resources,
though often on a limited basis, at other participating libraries, including the San Antonio Public
Library System, Seguin Library and the New Braunfels Library System.
GOAL
The goal is to eliminate digital divide and provide educational opportunities for all County residents
by providing access to library services without duplication of effort on the County's part. Contracting
with existing library service providers is an efficient way to provide service, while at the same time, it
helps offset our own operational costs.
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The Schertz Public Library fills a significant community need by providing quality of life
opportunities for area families and individuals. Services include circulation of books and other media,
access to digital content, public computers and Internet, educational programs, and reference services.
This Interlocal agreement is mutually advantageous to both the County and the City. It allows the
County to efficiently and economically provide library service to its residents who would not otherwise
have it, and the City receives funds that help offset operating costs for its residents.
Staff recommends re- authorizing the Public Library Interlocal Agreement with Guadalupe County as it
is mutually beneficial.
FISCAL IMPACT
The County will pay the City $217,1.52.00 in monthly installments of $1.8,096.00 for Library Services
as outlined in the ILA under section III, Consideration. The Schertz Library budget is $1,161,611.00 for
FY22.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of Resolution 21 -R -117 authorizing the Public Library
Interlocal Agreement with Guadalupe County to permit all citizens of the County to utilize the City's
library facilities.
Attachments
Guadalupe Co ILA Resolution
Guadalupe Co ILA
RESOLUTION NO. 21 -R -117
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING A PUBLIC LIBRARY INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH
GUADALUPE COUNTY, TEXAS, AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION
THEREWITH
WHEREAS, the City Council (the "City Council ") of the City of Schertz (the "City ") has
determined that it is in the best interest of the City to enter into a Public Library Interlocal Agreement with
the Guadalupe County, Texas (the "County "), permitting the citizens of the County to utilize the services
of the City's public library; now, therefore,
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
Public Library Interlocal Agreement with Guadalupe County 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 9th day of November, 2021.
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
Ralph Gutierrez, Mayor
ATTEST:
Brenda Dennis, TRMC, CMC City Secretary
(CITY SEAL)
SCHERTZ Selma ILA Library.doc
EXHIBIT A
PUBLIC LIBRARY INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
See attached
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STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF GUADALUPE §
PUBLIC LIBRARY INTERLOCAL - •
GUADALUPE COUNTY AND
THE CITY OF SCHERTZ
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This Public Library InterLocal Agreement, effective as of the date of final execution (hereinafter referred
to as "Agreement "), is between Guadalupe County (hereinafter referred to as "County "), Texas, and the
City of Schertz, (hereinafter referred to as "City "), Texas.
WHEREAS, the City has an established public library and has for several years provided free public library
services to all citizens of the County residing in or near the City by informal agreement with the County;
and
WHEREAS, the County and the City have determined to enter into this Agreement relating to the provision
of free public library services (hereinafter referred to as "Library Services "), to the citizens of the County,
and to set out the purposes, terms, rights, objectives, duties, and responsibilities of the County and the City
with respect thereto; and
WHEREAS, the County and the City have determined that the provision of the Library Services is a public
purpose and within their statutory powers of government; and
WHEREAS, the County and City are political subdivisions of the State of Texas, and are authorized to
execute this Agreement pursuant to Texas Government Code 791.001 et. seq. as amended, and Local
Government Code Section 323, as amended (the "Act ").
NOW, THEREFORE, the County and the City, acting by and through their duly authorized officers,
hereby covenant and agree as follows:
I. Purpose
1. The City agrees that the established library of the City shall assume the functions of a county library
within the County, all as permitted by the Act.
2. The Librarian of the City's established library holds a county librarian's certificate from the Texas
Library and Archives Commission, as required by the Act.
3. All public library facilities, books, reading material, and other equipment in the possession of the
City's library shall be equally accessible to all residents of the County during the term of this
Agreement.
4. All public library facilities, books, reading material, and other equipment currently owned by the
City of acquired for use in its established public library during the term of this Agreement shall
remain the property of the City.
H. Term and Renewal
This agreement shall be for a term commencing with effective date of this Agreement through and including
October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022 (the "Initial Term "), unless either party to this Agreement notifies
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the other party in writing that it wishes to terminate this Agreement. Such notice shall be provided not less
than thirty (30) days prior to the end of the Initial Term or any Renewal Term.
HI. Consideration
1. In consideration of the City's provision of the Library Services during the Initial Term, the county
agrees to pay the City a monthly sum of $18,096.00 (Eighteen Thousand, Ninety -Six Dollars and
00/1.00) on the 15th day of each month following the effective date of this Agreement.
2. The County and the City agree that the monthly amount payable by the County to the City shall be
determined by good faith negotiations between the County and City and that such amount shall be
determined not less than thirty (30) days before the end of the Initial Term and each Renewal Term.
IV. Authorization
The governing bodies of the County and the City have duly authorized this Agreement.
V. Severability
If any portion of this Agreement shall be declared illegal or held unenforceable for any reason, for remaining
portions hereof shall continue in full force and effect.
VI. Amendments
This agreement represents the complete understanding of the County and the City with respect to the matters
described herein, and this Agreement may not be amended or altered without the written consent of both
parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have entered into the Public Library InterLocal Agreement,
effective as stated herein.
GUADALUPE COUNTY, TEXAS
By:
Kyle Kutscher
Guadalupe County Judge
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
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Mark Browne
City Manager
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By:
Teresa Kiel
Guadalupe County Clerk
Date:
ATTEST
By:
Brenda Dennis
City Secretary
Date:
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City Council November 9, 2021
Meeting:
Department: Finance
Agenda No. 4.
Subject: Resolution 21 -R -123 - Consideration and approval of a Resolution by the City
Council of the City of Schertz, Texas authorizing and approving publication of
Notice of Intention to issue Certificates of Obligation; complying with the
requirements contained in Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 15c2 -1.2;
and providing an effective date. (M. Browne /J. Walters)
For a City to issue Certificates of Obligation ( "CO ") to fund capital improvement projects, the City
must first adopt a Notice of Intention Resolution and then post the Notice of Intention in the City's
paper of record for two consecutive weeks and post the Notice on the City's website. By law, the City
can sell its COs at least 46 days after the first publication so long as a petition, certified by the City
Secretary, containing signatures of at least 5% of the qualified voters, is not submitted to the City prior
to the sale.
This Resolution alerts the Citizens that the proposed projects will be considered, and a Certificate of
Obligation ( "CO ") may be approved on January 11, 2022.
The Resolution makes clear that the City intends to issue COs in an amount not -to- exceed $10,150,000
for the purposes of purchasing and installing energy management and conservation equipment, street
improvements and constructing improvements to the City's Utility System.
$1.25 million is planned to fund energy efficiency projects in city facilities. These upgrades will include
LED lights and FIVAC unit replacements and fixes. Savings related to this project are guaranteed by the
contractor to meet or exceed the future debt payments and will cause no impact to the city's rates or fees.
$3.9 million will be available for roadway improvements and land acquisition. Staff plans to use those
funds to start reviewing improvements to the FM 3009 and FM 78 intersection and any remaining funds
could be used to fund additional roadway and traffic improvements.
$5 million will go toward relocating the city's utility lines along FM 1518 in preparation of the road
being widened. Utlities must be moved before roadwork can begin. Staff believes the roadwork
contracts could be awarded toward the end of 2022.
On January 11, 2022 the City will price its COs and the Council will then consider an Ordinance
approving the sale to the winning bidder of the COs at a competitive sale. The COs will be supported
by both ad valorem taxes for general fund projects and the utility fund for projects related to utility
system improvements. It is anticipated that the authorization of the Notice of Intention Resolution and
subsequent sale of COs will not require a tax rate increase or a utility rate increase.
GOAL
To approve the notice of intent resolution and begin the process of issuing bonds for energy efficiency
projects, FM 1518 utility relocation, and roadway improvements for FM 3009 and FM 78 intersection.
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The infrastructure improvements provided by these bonds will enhance traffic flows in congested areas
and reduce the City's energy operating costs.
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 21 -R -123
FISCAL IMPACT
The energy efficiency project estimated at $1.25 million will pay for itself and will be guaranteed by
the contractor. This will then have no impact on tax rates or utility rates.
The $3.9 million for FM 3009 and FM 78 will fit into the long term debt forecast and not result in an
increase in the tax rate.
The $5 million for FM 1518 utility relocation is included in the planned utility rate increases in the rate
model and will not result in additional rate increases.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 21 -R -123
Attachments
Resolution 21 -R -123
Notice of Intention
Resolution No: 21 -R -123
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE
OF INTENTION TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION;
COMPLYING WITH THE REQUIREMENTS CONTAINED IN
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION RULE 15c2 -12; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City Council (the City Council) of the City of Schertz, Texas (the City)
has determined that it is advisable and necessary to issue and sell one or more series of certificates
of obligation (the Certificates) in an amount not to exceed $10,150,000 as provided pursuant to
the provisions of the Certificate of Obligation Act of 1971, . as amended, Texas Local Government
Code, Section 271.041 through Section 271.064, for the purpose of paying contractual obligations
of the City to be incurred for making permanent public improvements and for other public
purposes, to -wit: (1) designing, acquiring, constructing, renovating, enlarging, improving, and
installing energy management and conservation equipment for City -owned facilities, including
energy efficient lighting fixtures; (2) designing, constructing, acquiring, purchasing, renovating,
equipping, enlarging, and improving the City's utility system; (3) constructing street
improvements (including utilities repair, replacement, and relocation), curbs, gutters, and sidewalk
improvements, including drainage and traffic safety signalization and signage incidental thereto;
(4) the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, machinery, landscaping, land, and rights -of-
way for authorized needs and purposes relating to the aforementioned capital improvements; and
(5) the payment of professional services related to the design, construction, project management,
and financing of the aforementioned projects. The Certificates will be payable from the levy of an
annual ad valorem tax, within the limitations prescribed by law, upon all taxable property within
the City and from a lien on and pledge of certain of the revenues derived from the operation of the
City's utility system. The Certificates are to be issued, and this notice is given, under and pursuant
to the provisions of the Certificate of Obligation Act of 1971, as amended, Texas Local
Government Code Section 271.041 through Section 271.064, Chapter 1502, as amended, Texas
Government Code, and the City's Home Rule Charter; and
WHEREAS, prior to the offering, sale, and issuance of the Certificates, the appropriate
officials of the City must review and approve the distribution of a "deemed final" preliminary
official statement (the Official Statement) in order to comply with the requirements contained in
17 C.F.R. §240.1.5c2 -1.2 (the Securities and Exchange Commission Rule); and
WHEREAS, based upon their review of the Official Statement, the appropriate officials of
the City must find to the best of their knowledge and belief, after reasonable investigation, that the
representations of facts pertaining to the City contained in the Official Statement are true and
correct and that, except as disclosed in the Official Statement, there are no facts pertaining to the
City that would adversely affect the issuance of the Certificates or the City's ability to pay the debt
service requirements on the Certificates when due; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council will comply with the requirements contained in the
Securities and Exchange Commission Rule concerning the creation of a contractual obligation
between the City and the proposed purchaser(s) of the Certificates (the Purchasers) to provide the
Purchasers with an Official Statement in a time and manner that will enable the Purchasers to
comply with the distribution requirements and continuing disclosure requirements contained in the
Securities and Exchange Commission Rule; and
WHEREAS, the City Council authorizes the Mayor, City Manager, City Secretary, and the
City Attorney, as appropriate, or their designees, to review, approve, and execute any document
or certificate in order to allow the City to comply with the requirements contained in the Securities
and Exchange Commission Rule; and
WHEREAS, prior to the issuance of the Certificates, the City Council is required to publish
notice of its intention to issue the Certificates in a newspaper of general circulation in the City,
and if the City maintains an internet website, publish such notice of intent on the City's internet
website, such notice stating (i) the time and place the City Council tentatively proposes to pass the
ordinance authorizing the issuance of the Certificates, (ii) the purposes for which the Certificates
are to be issued, (iii) the manner in which the City Council proposes to pay the Certificates; (iv) the
then- current principal amount of all outstanding ad valorem debt obligations of the City; (v) the
then - current combined principal and interest required to pay all outstanding ad valorem debt
obligations of the City on time and in full, which may be based on the City's expectations relative
to the interest due on any variable rate ad valorem debt obligations; (vi) the maximum principal
amount of the Certificates to be authorized; (vii) the estimated combined principal and interest
required to pay the certificates to be authorized on time and in full; (viii) the estimated interest rate
for the Certificates to be authorized or that the maximum interest rate for the Certificates may not
exceed the maximum legal interest rate; and (ix) the maximum maturity date of the Certificates to
be authorized; and
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby finds and determines that such documents pertaining
to the sale of the Certificates should be approved, and the City should proceed with the giving of
notice of intention to issue the Certificates in the time, form, and manner provided by law;
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby finds and determines that the adoption of this
Resolution is in the best interests of the residents of the City; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
THAT:
SECTION 1: The City Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to cause notice to be
published of the City Council's intention to issue the Certificates in an amount not to exceed
$10,150,000 for the purpose of paying contractual obligations of the City to be incurred for making
permanent public improvements and for other public purposes, to -wit (1) designing, acquiring,
constructing, renovating, enlarging, improving, and installing energy management and
conservation equipment for City -owned facilities, including energy efficient lighting fixtures; (2)
designing, constructing, acquiring, purchasing, renovating, equipping, enlarging, and improving
the City's utility system; (3) constructing street improvements (including utilities repair,
replacement, and relocation), curbs, gutters, and sidewalk improvements, including drainage and
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traffic safety signalization and signage incidental thereto; (4) the purchase of materials, supplies,
equipment, machinery, landscaping, land, and rights -of -way for authorized needs and purposes
relating to the aforementioned capital improvements; and (5) the payment of professional services
related to the design, construction, project management, and financing of the aforementioned
projects. The Certificates will be payable from the levy of an annual ad valorem tax, within the
limitations prescribed by law, upon all taxable property within the City and additionally from a
pledge of and lien on certain revenues derived from the operation of the City's utility system. The
notice hereby approved and authorized to be published shall read substantially in the form and
content of Exhibit A attached hereto, which notice is incorporated herein by reference as a part of
this Resolution for all purposes.
SECTION 2: The City Secretary shall cause the notice described in Section 1 to be
published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City, once a week for two consecutive weeks,
the date of the first publication shall be at least forty -six (46) days prior to the date stated therein
for passage of the ordinance authorizing the issuance of the Certificates. Additionally, the City
Secretary shall cause the notice described in Section 1 to be posted continuously on the City's
website for at least forty -five (45) days prior to the date stated therein for passage of the ordinance
authorizing the issuance of the Certificates.
SECTION 3: The Mayor, City Manager, City Secretary, and the City Attorney, as
appropriate, or their designees, are authorized to review and approve the Official Statement
pertaining to the offering, sale, and issuance of the Certificates and to execute any document or
certificate in order to comply with the requirements contained in the Securities and Exchange
Commission Rule.
SECTION 4: The recitals contained in the preamble hereof are hereby found to be true,
and such recitals are hereby made a part of this Resolution for all purposes and are adopted as a
part of the judgment and findings of the City Council.
SECTION 5: All ordinances and resolutions, or parts thereof, which are in conflict or
inconsistent with any provision of this Resolution are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict,
and the provisions of this Resolution shall be and remain controlling as to the matters resolved
herein.
SECTION 6: This Resolution shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws
of the State of Texas and the United States of America.
SECTION 7: If any provision of this Resolution or the application thereof to any person
or circumstance shall be held to be invalid, the remainder of this Resolution and the application of
such provision to other persons and circumstances shall nevertheless be valid, and the City Council
hereby declares that this Resolution would have been enacted without such invalid provision.
SECTION 8: It is officially found, determined, and declared that the meeting at which
this Resolution is adopted was open to the public and public notice of the time, place, and subject
matter of the public business to be considered at such meeting, including this Resolution, was
given, all as required by Chapter 551, as amended, Texas Government Code.
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SECTION 9: This Resolution shall be in force and effect from and after the date of its
adoption, and it is so resolved.
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PASSED AND APPROVED, this the 9th of November, 2021.
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Secretary
(CITY SEAL)
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Exhibit A
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas will
convene at its regular meeting place in the City Hall in Schertz, Texas, at 6:00 o'clock P.M.,
Schertz, Texas time on January 11, 2022, and, during such meeting, the City Council will consider
the passage of an ordinance or ordinances and take such other actions as may be deemed necessary
to authorize the issuance of one or more series of certificates of obligation in an aggregate principal
amount not to exceed $10,150,000 for the purpose or purposes of paying contractual obligations
of the City to be incurred for making permanent public improvements and for other public
purposes, to -wit: (1) designing, acquiring, constructing, renovating, enlarging, improving, and
installing energy management and conservation equipment for City -owned facilities, including
energy efficient lighting fixtures; (2) designing, constructing, acquiring, purchasing, renovating,
equipping, enlarging, and improving the City's utility system; (3) constructing street
improvements (including utilities repair, replacement, and relocation), curbs, gutters, and sidewalk
improvements, including drainage and traffic safety signalization and signage incidental thereto;
(4) the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, machinery, landscaping, land, and rights -of-
way for authorized needs and purposes relating to the aforementioned capital improvements; and
(5) the payment of professional services related to the design, construction, project management,
and financing of the aforementioned projects. The certificates of obligation (the Certificates) will
be payable from the levy of an annual ad valorem tax, within the limitations prescribed by law,
upon all taxable property within the City and from a lien on and pledge of certain revenues derived
by the City from the operation of the City's utility system. In accordance with Section 271.049,
as amended, Texas Local Government Code, (i) the current principal amount of all of the City's
outstanding public securities secured by and payable from ad valorem taxes is $67,845,000; (ii)
the current combined principal and interest required to pay all of the City's outstanding public
securities secured by and payable from ad valorem taxes on time and in full is $82,342,113.99;
(iii) the estimated combined principal and interest required to pay the Certificates to be authorized
on time and in full is $14,150,000; (iv) the maximum interest rate for the Certificates may not
exceed the maximum legal interest rate; and (v) the maximum maturity date of the Certificates to
be authorized is February 1, 2042. The Certificates are to be issued, and this notice is given, under
and pursuant to the provisions of the Certificate of Obligation Act of 1971, as amended, Texas
Local Government Code Section 271.041 through Section 271.064, Chapter 1502, as amended,
Texas Government Code, and the City's Home Rule Charter.
/s/ Brenda Dennis
City Secretary,
City of Schertz, Texas
82644479.5 A -1
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas will
convene at its regular meeting place in the City Hall in Schertz, Texas, at 6:00 o'clock P.M.,
Schertz, Texas time on January 1.1, 2022, and, during such meeting, the City Council will consider
the passage of an ordinance or ordinances and take such other actions as may be deemed necessary
to authorize the issuance of one or more series of certificates of obligation in an aggregate principal
amount not to exceed $10,150,000 for the purpose or purposes of paying contractual obligations
of the City to be incurred for making permanent public improvements and for other public
purposes, to -wit: (1) designing, acquiring, constructing, renovating, enlarging, improving, and
installing energy management and conservation equipment for City -owned facilities, including
energy efficient lighting fixtures; (2) designing, constructing, acquiring, purchasing, renovating,
equipping, enlarging, and improving the City's utility system; (3) constructing street
improvements (including utilities repair, replacement, and relocation), curbs, gutters, and sidewalk
improvements, including drainage and traffic safety signalization and signage incidental thereto;
(4) the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, machinery, landscaping, land, and rights -of-
way for authorized needs and purposes relating to the aforementioned capital improvements; and
(5) the payment of professional services related to the design, construction, project management,
and financing of the aforementioned projects. The certificates of obligation (the Certificates) will
be payable from the levy of an annual ad valorem tax, within the limitations prescribed by law,
upon all taxable property within the City and from a lien on and pledge of certain revenues derived
by the City from the operation of the City's utility system. In accordance with Section 271.049,
as amended, Texas Local Government Code, (i) the current principal amount of all of the City's
outstanding public securities secured by and payable from ad valorem taxes is $67,845,000; (ii)
the current combined principal and interest required to pay all of the City's outstanding public
securities secured by and payable from ad valorem taxes on time and in full is $82,342,113.99;
(iii) the estimated combined principal and interest required to pay the Certificates to be authorized
on time and in full is $14,150,000; (iv) the maximum interest rate for the Certificates may not
exceed the maximum legal interest rate; and (v) the maximum maturity date of the Certificates to
be authorized is February 1, 2042. The Certificates are to be issued, and this notice is given, under
and pursuant to the provisions of the Certificate of Obligation Act of 1971, as amended, Texas
Local Government Code Section 271.041 through Section 271.064, Chapter 1502, as amended,
Texas Government Code, and the City's Home Rule Charter.
/s/ Brenda Dennis
City Secretary,
City of Schertz, Texas
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City Council November 9, 2021
Meeting:
Department: Public Works
Agenda No. 5.
Subject: Ordinance No. 21 -F -47 - Consideration and /or action approving an Ordinance by the
City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas amending Chapter 90, of the Code of
Ordinances, Article V, Water and Wastewater Capital Recovery Fees; Repealing
all Ordinances or Parts of Ordinance in conflict with this Ordinance, and
providing an effective date. (First Reading) (C. Kelm /S. Williams /S. McClelland)
The City is authorized by its charter and Chapter 395 of the Local Government Code to impose impact
fees, also referred to as Capital Recovery Fees. These fees are used to finance infrastructure that is
demanded by new development. City Staff has identified a section of Chapter 90 that needs to be
modified with regard to how capital recovery fees are assessed.
The first revision is to change the time of assessment of capital recovery fees to final plat recordation.
This change aligns the City process with surrounding agencies such as CCMA and SSLGC.
The second revision is to clarify language regarding properties that were platted prior to the first capital
recovery fee being established. The proposed revision will charge developments platted prior to the first
capital recovery fees an amount equal to the initial capital recovery fee. The current wording of the
section would require the development to pay the current capital recovery fee.
GOAL
The Ordinance is being updated to clarify to the customer how capital recovery fees are assessed, as
well as to ensure the City is collecting the appropriate amount of capital recovery fees to support the
infrastructure needed, due to growth.
COMMUNITY BENEFIT
The changes to Chapter 90 provide for a more clear assessment of capital recovery fees by aligning the
timing of the assessment with other agencies and by making the intent of the assessment more clear for
properties platted prior to the first capital recovery fee being established.
In addition, updating this Ordinance ensures the language is consistent with Chapter 395 and the
internal processes of the City for ease of understanding for the customer.
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Staff recommends City Council approve the first reading of Ordinance 21 -F -47 to amend Chapter 90.
No Fiscal impact.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends City Council approve the first reading nf Ordinance 2l-F-47.
Attachments
Chapter 90 Proposed Revisions
ORDINANCE NO. 21-F-47
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SCHERTZ, TEXAS:
Section 1. That Chapter 90, Article 5 be amended as set forth in 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 Ordinance for all purposes and are adopted as a
part of the judgment and findings of the Council.
Section 3. All ordinances, 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. Pursuant to Section 4.09(e) of the City Charter, by vote of not less than two -
thirds of the members of the City Council present at the meeting at which this Ordinance was first
considered, the City Council has determined that an emergency exists which requires immediate
action, and this Ordinance is hereby adopted on a single reading, and this Ordinance shall be
effective upon the date hereof and any publication required by law.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED on first reading this the 9th day of November, 2021.
Ralph Gutierrez, Mayor
Brenda Dennis, City Secretary
DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
Sec. 90 -139. - Short title.
This article shall be known and cited as the Water and Wastewater Capital Recovery Fees Article.
(Code 1976, § 19 -106)
Sec. 90 -140. - Intent.
This article is intended to impose water and wastewater capital recovery fees, as established in this
article, in order to finance public facilities, the demand for which is generated by new development in the
designated service area.
(Code 1976, § 19 -107)
Sec. 90 -141. - Authority.
The city is authorized to enact this article by its charter and chapter 395, as amended, the Local
Government Code, (Senate Bill 336 enacted by the 70th Texas Legislature) and its successors, which
authorize home rule cities, among others, to enact or impose impact fees (Capital Recovery Fees) on
land within their corporate boundaries or extraterritorial jurisdictions, and on persons with whom they
have a water or wastewater service contract, as charges or assessments imposed against new
development in order to generate revenue for funding or recouping the costs of capital improvements or
facility expansions necessitated by and attributable to such new development. The provisions of this
article shall not be construed to limit the power of the city to adopt this article pursuant to any other
source of local authority, nor to utilize any other methods or powers otherwise available for accomplishing
the purposes set forth herein, either in substitution of or in conjunction with this article. Guidelines may be
developed by resolution or otherwise to implement and administer this article.
(Code 1976, § 19 -108)
Sec. 90 -142. - Definitions.
As applied in this article, the following words and terms shall have the same meaning and definition
as contained in Section 395.001 of the Texas Local Government Code, as amended (the "ACT ").
Assessment means the determination of the amount of the maximum capital recovery fee per service
unit which can be imposed on new development pursuant to this article.
Building permit is an official approval issued by the city for the construction, repair, alteration,
demolition, or occupancy to a building or structure.
Capital construction cost of service means costs of constructing capital improvements or facility
expansions, including and limited to the construction contract price, surveying and engineering fees,
project management fees, land acquisition costs (including land purchases, court awards and costs,
attorney's fees, and expert witness fees) and the fees actually paid or contracted to be paid to an
independent qualified engineer or financial consultant preparing or updating the capital improvements
program who is not an employee of the city.
Capital improvement means any of the following facilities that have a life expectancy of three or more
years and are owned and operated by or on behalf of a political subdivision: Water supply, treatment, and
distribution facilities; wastewater collection and treatment facilities; and storm water, whether or not they
are located within the service area;
Capital improvements advisory committee (advisory committee) means an advisory committee,
consisting of the planning and zoning commission, including one regular or ad hoc member who is not an
employee of the city and is a representative of the real estate, development, or building industries, and
including one member representing the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the city if fees are to be assessed in
the extraterritorial jurisdiction; which committee is appointed to regularly review and update the capital
improvements program in accordance with the requirements and functions described in the act..
Capital improvements program (CIP) means a plan which identifies water and wastewater capital
improvements or facility expansions pursuant to which capital recovery fees may be assessed.
Capital recovery fee means an impact fee for water or wastewater facilities as defined herein.
City means City of Schertz.
City council (council) means governing body of the City of Schertz.
Commercial development means all development which is neither residential nor industrial.
Comprehensive plan (master plan) means the comprehensive long -range plan, adopted by the city
council, which is intended to guide the growth and development of the city which includes analysis,
recommendations, and proposals for the city regarding such topics as population, economy, housing,
transportation, community facilities and land use.
Duplex means a structure on a single lot designed to accommodate two dwelling units, as authorized
under the city's zoning regulations.
Existing development means all property within the service area which has a water or wastewater
connection.
Facility expansion means the expansion of the capacity of an existing facility which serves the same
function as an otherwise necessary new capital improvement in order that the existing facility may serve
new development. Facility expansion does not include the repair, maintenance, modernization, or
expansion of an existing facility to better serve existing development.
Final Plat is a map or drawing of specific land showing the location and boundaries of individual
parcels of land subdivided into lots, with streets, alleys and easements drawn to scale. This process
requires final approval by the City Planning and Zoning Commission or City Council and is recorded with
the office of the County Clerk of the County (s) in which the parcel is located. For the a owes of this
arti ie a Minor Feat is q ivalen t s Final Flat.
Fourplex means a structure on a single lot designed to accommodate four dwelling units, as
authorized under the city's zoning regulations.
Industrial development means development which will be assigned to the industrial customer class of
the water or wastewater utilities; generally, development in which goods are manufactured, or
development which is ancillary to such manufacturing activity.
Impact fee means a charge or assessment imposed by a political subdivision against new
development in order to generate revenue for funding or recouping the costs of capital improvements or
facility expansions necessitated by and attributable to the new development. The term includes
amortized charges, lump -sum charges, capital recovery fees, contributions in aid of construction, and any
other fee that functions as described by this definition. The term does not include:
(A) dedication of land for public parks or payment in lieu of the dedication to
serve park needs;
(B) dedication of rights -of -way or easements or construction or dedication of
on -site or off -site water distribution, wastewater collection or drainage facilities,
or streets, sidewalks, or curbs if the dedication or construction is required by a
valid ordinance and is necessitated by and attributable to the new development;
(C) lot or acreage fees to be placed in trust funds for the purpose of
reimbursing developers for oversizing or constructing water or sewer mains or
lines; or
(D) other pro rata fees for reimbursement of water or sewer mains or lines
extended by the political subdivision.
Land use assumptions means a description of the service area, and projections of changes in land
uses, densities, intensities, and population in the service area over at least a ten -year period, adopted by
the city, as may be amended from time to time, upon which the capital improvement program is based.
Living Unit Equivalent (LUE) means basis for establishing equivalency among and within various
customer classes based upon the relationship of the continuous duty maximum flow rate in gallons per
minute for a water meter of a given size and type compared to the continuous duty maximum flow rate in
gallons per minute for a five - eighths -inch diameter simple water meter, using American Water Works
Association C700 -C703 standards. SUE'S for water meters are as follows:
METER SIZE AND TYPE
........
LUE'S
5/8 " Simple
1.0
%"
Simple
1.5
1"
Simple
X2.5
1YZ" Simple
t5.0
,2"
Simple
X8.0
Y
2"
Compound
i
8.0
2"
Turbine
X10.0
--------------------
3"
Compound
16.0
Turbine
24.0
i
4"
Compound
125.0 s
4"
Turbine
42.0
6"
Compound
i
50.0
6"
Turbine
92.0
x
8"
Compound
80.0
New development means subdivision of land; the construction, reconstruction, redevelopment,
conversion, structural alteration, relocation, or enlargement of any structure; or any use or extension of
the use of land; any of which increases the number of service units or requires the purchase of a new
water or wastewater service. New development includes the sale of water or wastewater taps resulting
from the conversion of an individual well, or septic or other individual waste disposal system, to the city's
water or wastewater utility.
Offset means the amount of the reduction of a capital recovery fee designed to fairly reflect the value
of system - related facilities, pursuant to rules herein established or administrative guidelines, provided and
funded by a developer pursuant to the city's subdivision regulations or requirements.
Residential development means a lot developed for use and occupancy as a single - family residence,
two- family, or multi - family residential.
Service area means an area within the corporate boundaries and within the extraterritorial jurisdiction
of the city as defined by the Municipal Annexation Act Chapter 43, as amended, Local Government Code,
to be served by the water and wastewater capital improvements or facilities, expansions specified in the
capital improvements program applicable to the service area.
Service unit means a standardized measure of consumption, use, generation, or discharge
attributable to an individual unit of development calculated in accordance with generally accepted
engineering or planning standards and based on historical data and trends applicable to the political
subdivision in which the individual unit of development is located during the previous 10 years, expressed
in living units equivalent (LUEs) Single- family residential means single - family dwelling unit(s), as
authorized under the city's zoning regulations.
Site - related facility means the improvement or facility which is for the primary use or benefit of a new
development and /or which is for the primary purpose of safe and adequate provision of water or
wastewater facilities to serve the new development, and which is not included in the capital improvements
program, and for which the developer or property owner is solely responsible under subdivision and other
applicable regulations.
Superintendent means the superintendent of the city water and wastewater utilities. For purposes of
this chapter, in the absence of the Superintendent, the Director of Public Works' designee will have
authority.
System- related facility means a capital improvement or facility expansion identified in the capital
improvements plan and which is not a site - related facility. A system - related facility may include a capital
improvement which is located offsite, within or on the perimeter of the development site.
Tap purchase means the filing with the city of a written application for a water or wastewater service
connection water or wastewater existing lines or mains or the acceptance of applicable fees by the city for
the connection or service. The term "tap purchase" shall not be applicable to a master water meter or
master wastewater connection purchased from the city by a wholesale customer such as a water district,
political subdivision of the State of Texas, or other wholesale utility customer; nor shall it be applicable to
a meter purchased for and exclusively dedicated to fire protection.
Wastewater facility means an improvement for providing wastewater service, including but not limited
to, land easements, treatment facilities, lift stations, or interceptor mains. Wastewater facility excludes
wastewater lines or mains which are constructed by developers, the costs of which are reimbursed from
charges paid by subsequent users of the facilities, and which are maintained in dedicated trusts.
Wastewater facilities also exclude dedication of on -site wastewater collection facilities required by valid
ordinances of the city and necessitated by and attributable to the new development.
Wastewater facility expansion means the expansion of the capacity of any existing wastewater
improvement for the purpose of serving new development, not including the repair, maintenance,
modernization, or expansion of an existing wastewater facility to serve existing development.
Wastewater improvements plan means the portion(s) of the CIP, as may be amended from time to
time, which identifies the wastewater facilities or wastewater expansions and their associated costs which
are necessitated by and which are attributable to new development, and for a period not to exceed ten
years, and which are to be financed in whole or in part through the imposition of wastewater facilities fees
pursuant to this article.
Water facility means an improvement for providing water service, including, but not limited to, land or
easements, water supply facilities, treatment facilities, pumping facilities, storage facilities, or transmission
mains. The definition of water facility excludes (1) water lines or mains which are constructed by
developers, the costs of which are reimbursed from charges paid by subsequent users of the facilities,
and which are maintained in dedicated trusts; and (2) the dedication of right -of -way or easements or
construction or dedication of on -site water distribution facilities required by valid ordinances of the city and
necessitated by and attributable to the new development.
Water facility expansion means expansion of the capacity of any existing water improvement for the
purpose of serving new development, not including the repair, maintenance, modernization, or expansion
of an existing water facility to serve existing development.
Water improvements plan means portion of the Cl P, as may be amended from time to time, which
identifies the water facilities or water expansions and their associated costs which are necessitated by
and which are attributable to new development, and for a period not to exceed ten years, and which are
to be financed in whole or in part through the imposition of water facilities fees pursuant to this article.
Wholesale customers means water or wastewater customers of the city's utilities who purchase utility
service at wholesale rates for resale to their retail customers.
(Code 1976, § 19 -109)
Sec. 90 -143. - Applicability of capital recovery fees.
(a) This article shall be uniformly applicable to new development which occurs within the water and
wastewater service areas, except for new development which occurs within the service areas of the
city's wholesale customers.
(b) No new development shall be exempt from the assessment of capital recovery fees as defined in this
article.
(Code 1976, § 19 -110)
Sec. 90 -144. - Capital recovery fees as conditions of development approval.
No application for new development shall be approved within the city without assessment of capital
recovery fees pursuant to this article, and no water and wastewater connection, or service, shall be
issued unless the applicant has paid the capital recovery fees imposed by and calculated hereinunder.
(Code 1976, § 19 -111)
Sec. 90 -145. - Establishment of water and wastewater service areas.
(a) The water and wastewater service areas are established as shown on the service area map which
has been adopted by city council and is on file in Public Works.
(b) The service areas shall be established consistent with any facility service area established in the CIP
for each utility. Additions to the service area may be designated by the city council consistent with the
procedure set forth in Tex. Local Government Code, Ch. 395 and its successors.
(Code 1976, § 19 -112)
(Code 1976, § 19 -113)
Sec. 90 -147. - Service units.
Service units means a standardized measure of consumption, use, generation, or discharge attributable to
an individual unit of development calculated in accordance with generally accepted engineering and
planning standards, expressed in LUEs
(a) Upon application for a building permit (for properties inside the city corporate limits) or upon tap
purchase (for properties outside the city corporate limits), service units for the property in question
shall be calculated based on living units equivalent as determined by
(1) the size of the water meter(s) for the development, or alternatively:
(2) if in the judgment of the superintendent such compensation overstates or understates the impact
of such new development, the superintendent may calculate the living units equivalent based on
historical data and trends applicable to the political subdivision in which the individual unit of
development is located during the previous 10 years; or alternatively:
3) if in the judgment of the superintendent such compensation overstates or understates the impact
of such new development, the superintendent, at the cost and expense of the applicant, may obtain
an engineer's report prepared by a qualified professional engineer licensed to perform such
professional engineering services in the state, which demonstrates that the number of LUE's of service
for the new development will be different.
(b) If a fire demand meter (tap) is purchased for a property, the meter size utilized to calculate the number
of LUE's shall be the dimension of the portion of the fire demand meter which reflects the meter size
which would provide only domestic service to the property. Said reduced meter size shall then be
utilized to calculate the number of LUE's.
(1) The meter types used to calculate the number of LUE's shall be either simple or compound
meters.
(2) To avoid the use of fire flow volumes for calculating domestic usage, the owner of any property
for which a fire demand meter is purchased shall be required to execute a restrictive covenant on
a form approved by the city attorney, which covenant shall acknowledge the right of the city to
assess such capital recovery fees to subsequent owners of the property at the full meter size.
Said covenant shall be executed prior to the purchase of the fire demand meter and shall be filed
in the deed records of the county.
(c) Upon application for a building permit for lots for which no water meter has been purchased, service
units for wastewater for said property shall be established by a professional engineer licensed in the
state, retained by the applicant at no cost to the city, and shall be approved by the superintendent.
(d) The city council may revise the service unit's designation according to the procedure set forth in the
act.
(Code |g76,G 19-114)
Sec. 9�148.-Capital recovery fees per service unit.
(a) The maximum capital recovery fee per service unit for each service shall be computed by dividing: (i)
the growth-related capital construction cost of service for new development, |eau the amount of any
credits against such amount that are attributable to rate or future tax contributions to C|P funding by.
(ii) the total number nfnew oon/ioe units anticipated to be needed within the service area. The capital
construction cost of service and the projected number of new service units shall be based on the land
use assumptions for the service area as established as part of the CIP. The maximum capital recovery
fees per service unit for each service shall be established by category ofcapital improvements and
shall be set forth in ordinances and exhibits thereto as are adopted from time to time.
(b) Exhibits may be amended by the city council according to the procedure set forth in the act.
(o) Current capital recovery faao furvvaton\waatevvater shall be as established from time to time by
ordinance and exhibits attached thereto.
Sec. 90-149. - Assessment of capital recovery fees.
(a) The assessment of the capital recovery fee applicable to such development shall be
of any subdivision of land orof any new development.
(b) Assessment of the capital recovery fee for any new development shall be made as follows:
(1) For a development which is submitted for approval pursuant to the city's subdivision regulations
following the effective date of this artio|e, assessment shall be at the time of final plat apppGv,-H
Lecordation
.and shall be the amount of the capital recovery fee per service unit then in effect, as
set forth in section 90-148(a). The oih/ may provide the subdivider with a copy of fees and
assessments prior to final plat . but such shall not constitute assessment
within the meaning of this article.
(2) For development which has nu| plat a-pproved-priorto the effective date
of this article or for which no re-platting in necessary, assessment shall be
n and will be annfied Mon... issuance of
building permit (for properties within the corporate boundaries) or upon tap purchase (for
properties outside the corporate boundaries). For-final plats recorded _prior to the iriftial gg �ftal
(3) Water demand related solely to fire protection is not subject to assessment of a capital recovery
fee. Hovvever, if the fine protection capacity of the fire demand meter is routinely utilized for
domestic purposes as evidenced by the registration of consumption recorded on the city's meter-
reading and billing systems, the current owner of the property, on the date of such determination,
shall be assessed the current capital recovery fees for the fire protection capacity which has been
converted to domestic capacity by its routine usage ao domestic capacity.
(o) Following assessment nfthe capital recovery fee pursuant to subsection (b), no additional capital
recovery fees or increases thereof shall be assessed against that development unless the number of
service units increases, as set forth under section R0-147.
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(Code )476,@ {4-))6)
Sec. 90 -150. - Calculation of capital recovery fees
(a) Upon application for a building permit (for properties within the corporate boundaries of the city) or
upon application for a water or wastewater tap (for properties outside the corporate boundaries of the
city), the city shall compute the capital recovery fees due from the applicant in the following manner:
(1) The number of LUE's shall be determined by the size of the water meter purchased or by evaluation
of the superintendent, or engineering firm, as determined according to section 90 -147 of this
article.
(2) LUE's shall be summed for all meters purchased for the development.
(3) The total service units shall be multiplied by the appropriate per -unit fee amount determined as set
forth in section 90 -148 of this article.
(4) Fee credits and offsets shall be subtracted as determined by the process prescribed in section 90-
148 of this article.
(b) The amount of capital recovery fee due for a new development shall not exceed an amount computed
by multiplying the fee assessed per service unit pursuant to section 90 -148 of this article by the number
of service units generated by the development.
(Code 1976, § 19 -117)
Sec. 90 -151. - Collection of capital recovery fees.
(a) No building permit shall be issued and no tap shall be purchased or service provided until all capital
recovery fees have been paid to the city, or until a "notice of capital recovery fee due" is recorded as
provided in this section, except as provided otherwise by contract.
(b) Capital recovery fees shall be collected at the time of building permit issuance (for properties within the
corporate boundaries of the city) or at the time of tap purchase (for properties outside the corporate
boundaries)
(c) In the event that a water or wastewater tap is sold as the result of a conversion from an individual well,
or septic or other individual waste disposal system, the appropriate capital recovery fee shall be
collected at the time of tap purchase, except as provided below:
(1) At the request of the applicant, and with the approval of the superintendent, the capital recovery
fees for such customers may be paid in increments over a period of not more than 12 months,
with interest computed on the unpaid balance at the statutory rate as set forth in state law.
(2) If the applicant chooses this extended payment option, the applicant shall, as a condition of tap
sale, sign and file with the city clerk, and consent to the recordation of, a "notice of capital recovery
fee due ", which shall be recorded as a lien against the subject property. The city shall release the
lien held only upon payment in full of the capital recovery fees and any late penalties and
applicable interest.
(3) Late payments shall subject the applicant to a penalty of ten percent of the amount due and
additional interest in addition to all other remedies available to the city as lien holder.
(d) Upon the request of an applicant, the city may, at its sole discretion, determine that lump sum payment
by a fee payer would result in undue economic hardship and may enter into a payment agreement
subject to the provisions below and according to guidelines established by the city, as amended from
time to time.
(1) At the request of the applicant, and with the approval of the superintendent, the capital recovery
fees for customers may be paid in increments over a period of not more than 12 months, with
interest computed on the unpaid balance at the statutory rate as set forth in state law.
(2) If the applicant chooses this extended payment option, the applicant shall, as a condition of tap
sale, sign and file with the city clerk, and consent to the recordation of, a "notice of capital recovery
fee due ", which shall be recorded as a lien against the subject property. The city shall release the
lien held only upon payment in full of the capital recovery fees and any late penalties and
applicable interest.
(3) Late payments shall subject the applicant to a penalty of ten percent of the amount due and
additional interest in addition to all other remedies available to the city as lien holder.
(4) Customer hardship cases, at the discretion of the superintendent, maybe assisted with a financial
assistance plan not to exceed 12 months with a ten percent administrative fee for handling the
paperwork.
(e) It shall be the policy of the city to attempt to revise any contracts which might exist with wholesale
customers, or which in the future may be entered into for wholesale service, in such a manner that
capital recovery fees are collected from the wholesale customer according to the number of LUE's
attributable to each retail meter for new development within the wholesale customer's service area.
(Code 1976, § 19 -118)
Sec. 90 -152. - Offsets and credits against capital recovery fees.
(a) The city shall offset the present value of any system - related facilities, pursuant to rules established in
this section, and which have been dedicated to and have been received by the city, including the value
of rights -of -way or capital improvements constructed pursuant to an agreement with the city, against
the amount of the capital recovery fee due for that category of capital improvement due from the
contribution.
(b) The city shall credit capital recovery and pro rata fees which have been paid pursuant to this chapter
of the city Code prior to the effective date of this article, and during the period following adoption of
this article, against the amount of a capital recovery fee due for that category of capital improvement,
subject to guidelines established by the city.
(c) All offsets and credits against capital recovery fees shall be subject to the following limitations and
shall be granted based on this article and additional standards promulgated by the city, which may be
adopted as administrative guidelines.
(1) No offset credit shall be given for the dedication or construction of site - related facilities.
(2) The unit costs used to calculate the offsets shall not exceed those assumed for the capital
improvements included in the capital improvements program for the category of facility within the
service area for which the capital recovery fee is imposed.
(3) If an offset or credit applicable to a plat has not been exhausted within ten years from the date of
the acquisition of the first building permit issued or connection made after the effective date of
this article or within such period as may be otherwise designated by contract, such offset or credit
shall lapse.
(4) In no event will the city reimburse the property owner or developer for an offset or credit when no
capital recovery fees for the new development can be collected pursuant to this article or for any
amount exceeding the total capital recovery fees due for the development for that category of
capital improvement, unless otherwise agreed to by the city.
(d) An applicant for new development must apply for an offset or credit against capital recovery fees due
for the development either at the time of application for final plat a -ovat- recordation or at the time of
building permit application (for properties within the corporate boundaries) or at the time of tap
purchase (for properties outside the corporate boundaries), unless the city agrees to a different time.
The applicant shall file a petition for offsets or credits with the city.
(e) The available offset credit associated with the plat shall be applied against a capital recovery fee at
time of the first fee payment for properties within that plat in the following manner:
(1) Such offset or credit shall be prorated equally among all living units equivalent within the
development, as calculated in section 90 -147 of this article, and remain applicable to such LUE's,
to be applied at the time of filing and acceptance of an application for a building permit (or at the
time of tap purchase for properties outside the corporate boundaries) against capital recovery
fees due.
(2) If the total number of LUE's used by the city in the original offset or credit calculation described
in subsection (1) is eventually exceeded by the number of total LUE's realized by the actual
development, the city may, at its sole discretion, collect the full capital recovery fee exclusive of
any associated offsets or credits for the excess LUE's.
(3) At its sole discretion, the city may authorize alternative credit or offset agreements upon petition
by the owner.
(Code 1976, § 19 -119)
Sec. 90 -153. - Establishment of accounts.
(a) The city finance department shall establish separate interest - bearing accounts in a bank authorized
to receive deposits of city funds, for each major category of capital facility for which a capital recovery
fee is imposed pursuant to this article.
(b) Interest earned by each account shall be credited to that account and shall be used solely for the
purposes specified for funds authorized in section 90 -154 of this article.
(c) The city's finance department shall establish adequate financial and accounting controls to ensure
that capital recovery fees disbursed from the account are utilized solely for the purposes authorized in
section 90 -154 of this article. Disbursement of funds shall be authorized by the city at such times as
are reasonably necessary to carry out the purposes and intent of this article; provided, however, that
any capital recovery fee paid to the city shall be expended within a reasonable period of time, but not
to exceed ten years from the date the fee is deposited into the account.
(d) The city finance department shall maintain and keep adequate financial records for each account,
which shall show the source and disbursement of all revenues, which shall account for all monies
received, and which shall ensure that the disbursement of funds from each account shall be used
solely and exclusively for the provision of projects specified in the capital improvements program as
system - related capital projects. The city finance department shall also maintain such records as are
necessary to ensure that refunds are appropriately made under the provision in section 90 -156 of this
article.
(Code 1976, § 19 -120)
Sec. 90 -154. - Use of proceeds of capital recovery fee accounts.
(a) The capital recovery fees collected pursuant to this article may be used to finance or to recoup capital
construction costs of service. Capital recovery fees may also be used to pay the principal sum and
interest and other finance costs on bonds, notes or other obligations issued by or on behalf of the city
to finance such capital improvements or facilities expansions.
(b) Capital recovery fees collected pursuant to this article shall not be used to pay for any of the following
expenses:
(1) Construction, acquisition or expansion of public facilities or assets other than capital improvements
or facility expansions identified in the capital improvements program;
(2) Repair, operation, or maintenance of existing or new capital improvements or facilities expansions;
(3) Upgrading, expanding or replacing existing capital improvements to serve existing development
in order to meet stricter safety, efficiency, environmental or regulatory standards;
(4) Upgrading, expanding or replacing existing capital improvements to provide better service to
existing development; provided, however, that capital recovery fees may be used to pay the costs
of upgrading, expanding or replacing existing capital improvements in order to meet the need for
new capital improvements generated by new development; or
(5) Administrative and operating costs of the city.
(Code 1976, § 19 -121)
Sec. 90 -155. - Appeals.
(a) The property owner or applicant for new development may appeal the following decisions to the
superintendent:
(1) The applicability of a capital recovery fee to the development;
(2) The amount of the capital recovery fee due;
(3) The application of an offset or credit against a capital recovery fee due;
(4) The amount of the refund due, if any.
(b) The burden of proof shall be on the appellant to demonstrate that the amount of the capital recovery
fee or the amount of the offset or credit was not calculated according to the applicable capital recovery
fee schedule, or the guidelines established from determining offsets and credits.
(c) The appellant may appeal the decision of the superintendent, in writing, to the city manager. If the
appeal is accompanied by a bond or other sufficient surety satisfactory to the city manager in an
amount equal to the original determination of the capital recovery fee due, the development application
or tap purchase may be processed while the appeal is pending.
(Code 1976, § 19 -122)
Sec. 90 -156. - Refunds.
(a) Any capital recovery fee or portion thereof collected pursuant to this article which has not been
expended within ten years from the date of payment, shall be refunded, upon written application
therefore by the record owner of the property at the time the refund is paid. If the capital recovery fee
was paid by another governmental entity, such refund shall also include interest calculated from the
date of collection to the date of refund at the statutory rate as set forth in article 1.03, title 79, (article
5069 -1.03, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated, as amended) (Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 5069-
1.03), or any successor on the amount of the capital recovery fee.
(b) If a refund is due pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, the refund of unexpended fee payments,
including interest from the date of payment, shall be made to the current record owner or governmental
entity.
(c) Upon completion of all the capital improvements or facilities expansions identified in the capital
improvements program upon which the fee was based, the city shall recalculate the maximum fee per
service unit using the actual costs for the improvements or expansions. If the maximum fee per service
unit based on actual cost is less than the fee per service unit paid, the city shall refund the difference,
if such difference exceeds the fee paid by more than ten percent. The refund to the record owner or
governmental entity shall be calculated by multiplying such difference by the number of service units
for the development for which the fee was paid, and interest due shall be calculated upon that amount.
(d) Upon the request of an owner of the property on which a capital recovery fee has been paid, the city
shall refund such fees if:
(1) Existing service is available and service is denied; or
(2) Service was not available when the fee was collected and the city has failed to commence
construction of facilities to provide service within two years of fee payment; or
(3) Service was not available when the fee was collected and has not subsequently been made
available within a reasonable period of time considering the type of capital improvement or facility
expansion to be constructed, but in any event later than five years from the date of fee payment.
(e) The city shall refund an appropriate proportion of capital recovery fee payments in the event that a
previously purchased water meter is replaced with a smaller meter, based on the LUE differential of
the two meter sizes and the per -LUE fee at the time of the original fee payment, and if capital recovery
fees have not been expended in support of the previous meter, less an administrative charge of $50.00.
(f) Petition for refunds shall be submitted to the superintendent on a form provided by the city for such
purpose. Within one month of the date of receipt of a petition for refund, the superintendent must
provide the petitioner, in writing, with a decision on the refund request, including the reasons for the
decision. If a refund is due to the petitioner, the superintendent shall notify the city treasurer and
request that a refund payment be made to the petitioner. The petitioner may appeal the determination
to the city council, as set forth in section 90 -155 of this article.
(Code 1976, § 19 -123)
Sec. 90 -157. - Updates to plan and revision of fees.
The city shall review the land use assumptions and capital improvements program for water and
wastewater facilities at least every three years, the first three -Year period which shall commence from the
date of the adoption of the capital improvements program referenced herein. The city council shall
accordingly then make a determination of whether changes to the land use assumptions, capital
improvements program or capital recovery fees are needed and shall, in accordance with the procedures
set forth in the act, either update the fees or make a determination that no update is necessary.
(Code 1976, § 19 -124)
(Code 1976, § 19 -125)
State Law reference— Advisory committee, Tex. Local Government Code, § 395.058.
Sec. 90 -159. - Agreement for capital improvements.
(a) The city council may approve the owner of a new development to construct or finance some of the
public improvements identified in the CIP. In the case of such approval, the property owner must enter
into an agreement with the city prior to fee collection. The agreement shall be on a form approved by
the city, and shall establish the estimated cost of improvement, the schedule for initiation and
completion of the improvement, a requirement that the improvement shall be completed to city
standards, and any other terms and conditions the city deems necessary. The superintendent shall
review the improvement plan, verify costs and time schedules, determine the amount of the applicable
credit for such improvement to be applied to the otherwise applicable capital recovery fee before
submitting the proposed agreement to council for approval.
(b) The city and such owner either may agree that the costs incurred or funds advanced will be credited
against the capital recovery fees otherwise due from the new development, or they may agree that the
city shall reimburse the owner for such costs from capital recovery fees paid from other new
developments which will use such capital improvements or facility expansions, which fees shall be
collected and reimbursed to the owner at the time the other new development records its plats.
(Code 1976, § 19 -126)
Sec. 90 -160. - Use of other financing mechanisms.
(a) The city may, at its sole discretion, finance water and wastewater capital improvements of facilities
expansions designated in the capital improvements program through the issuance of bonds or other
obligations, through the formation of public improvement districts or other assessment districts, or
through any other authorized mechanism, in such manner and subject to such limitations as may be
provided by law, in addition to the use of capital recovery fees.
(b) Except as herein otherwise provided, the assessment and collection of a capital recovery fee shall be
additional and supplemental to, and not in substitution of, any other tax, fee, charge, or assessment
which is lawfully imposed on and due against the property.
(c) The council may decide that the city shall pay all or part of capital recovery fee due for a new
development taking into account available offsets and credits pursuant to duly adopted criteria.
(Code 1976, § 19 -127)
Sec. 90 -161. - Capital recovery fees as additional and supplemental regulation.
(a) Capital recovery fees established by this article are additional and supplemental to, and not in
substitution of, any other requirements imposed by the city on the development of land or the issuance
of building permits or the sale of water or wastewater taps or the issuance of certificates of occupancy.
Such fees are intended to be consistent with and to further the policies of city's comprehensive plan,
capital improvements program, zoning ordinance, subdivision regulations and other city policies,
ordinances, and resolutions by which the city seeks to ensure the provision of adequate public facilities
in conjunction with the development of land.
(b) This article shall not affect, in any manner, the permissible use of property, density of development,
design, and improvement standards and requirements, or any other aspect of the development of land
or provision of public improvements subject to the zoning and subdivision regulations or other
regulations of the city, which shall be operative and remain in full force and effect without limitation
with respect to all such development.
(Code 1976, § 19 -128)
Sec. 90 -162. - Relief procedures.
(a) Any person who has paid a capital recovery fee or an owner of land upon which a capital recovery
fee has been paid may petition the city manager to determine whether any duty required by this article
has not been performed within the time so prescribed. The petition shall be in writing and shall state
the nature of the unperformed duty and request that the act be performed within 60 days of the request.
If the city manager determines that the duty is required pursuant to this article and is late in being
performed, he shall cause the duty to commence within 60 days of the date of the request and to
continue until completion.
(b)
(Code 1976, § 19 -129)
Secs. 90- 163 -90 -192. - Reserved.
Agenda No. 6.
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City Council
November 9, 2021
Meeting:
Department:
City Secretary
Subject:
Ordinance N. 21 -T -48 - Consideration and /or action approving an Ordinance by the
City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas authorizing an adjustment to the Fiscal
Year 2021 -2022 Budget to provide additional funding for the Tri County Parkway
Project Construction Phase, repealing all Ordinances or Parts of Ordinances in
conflict with this Ordinance; and providing an effective date. First Reading (M.
Browne /A. Perez)
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Tri County Parkway, from Corridor Parkway to FM 3009, and Lookout Road between Tri County
Parkway and Doerr Lane ( "Tri County Parkway ") is a major collector that supports primary job
employers and commercial businesses within the Schertz Industrial Park.
On October 17, 2019, the SEDC Board of Directors approved Resolution No. 2019 -19 recommending
to City Council approval of up to $4,050,000.00 for the Tri County Parkway project from the FY
2020 -2021 SEDC Budget. On January 7, 2020, City Council approved Resolution No. 20 -R -03
approving allocation of funding for the Tri County Parkway project.
A brief description of the project includes the reconstruction of Tri County Parkway from Corridor
Parkway to FM 3009 and Lookout Road from Tri County Parkway to Doerr Lane and replacement and
upsizing of the sanitary sewer mains in those roadway segments. The original project scope included
improvements to the intersection at Tri County Parkway and FM 3009. However, TxDOT has indicated
signaling is currently not warranted. This element was removed from the scope.
Engineering released Request for Bids (RFB) on August 10, 2021. Bids were opened on Tuesday,
September 21, 2021, for the Tri County Parkway Project.
To date, the SEDC Reserves have transferred a total of $4,050,00.00 to the City General fund in support
of the Tri County Parkway project. Total construction budget based on lowest bid and contingency
totals $4,900,000.00. This Budget Adjustment Ordinance allocates an additional $1,240,000.00 bringing
the total project cost including scoping and construction to $5,290,000.00 summarized as follows:
Total $5,290,000.00
On October 28, 2021, the SEDC Board of Directors approved Resolution No. 2021 -10 recommending
to City Council approval of up to $5,290,000.00 for resurfacing of Tri County Parkway.
GOAL
The goal of this ordinance is to amend the FY 2021 -2022 Adopted Budget to allocate an additional
$1,240,000.00 from the SEDC Reserve Fund to the City of Schertz General Fund for the construction
phase of the Tri County Parkway project.
COMMUNITY BENEFIT
Allocation of SEDC reserves in support of this project would promote primary job employer investment
and supplement the Street Preservation and Maintenance (SPAM) Program for additional investment in
the industrial park and broader community.
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Ordinance 21 -T -48 on first reading authorizing the
budget adjustment not to exceed $1,240,000.00 for the construction phase of the Tri County Parkway
project.
FISCAL IMPACT
As of September 30, 2021, the unaudited balance in the SEDC Reserve Fund is $20,746,303.00. The
approved FY2021 -2022 SEDC Budget allocates $4,300,707 for SEDC operations and infrastructure
reimbursements and performance agreement incentive payments creating an unencumbered balance of
$16,445,596. Ordinance 21 -T -48 amends the FY 2021 -2022 Adopted Budget to allocate an additional
$1,240,000 to the City Schertz General fund from the SEDC Reserve fund. This action brings the
balance of the SEDC Reserve Fund to $15,205,596.
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Staff recommends that the City Council approve Ordinance 21 -T -48 on first reading authorizing the
budget adjustment in an amount not to exceed $1,240,000.00 for the construction phase of the Tri
County Parkway project.
Attachments
Ordinance 21 -T -48
EDC Resolution
ORDINANCE NO. 21 -T -48
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS AUTHORIZING AN ADJUSTMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-
2022 BUDGET TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE TRI
COUNTY PARKWAY PROJECT CONSTRUCTION PHASE, REPEALING
ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH
THIS ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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 City Council.
Section 3. All ordinances, 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 applicationof
such provision to other persons and circumstances shall nevertheless be valid, and the City Council
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 subjectmatter
of the public business to be considered at such meeting, including this Ordinance, was given, all
as required by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended.
Section 7. This Ordinance shall be in force and effect from and after its final passage,
and it is so ordained.
PASSED AND ADOPTED, on first reading this 9 th day of November, 2021.
PASSED AND ADOPTED, on second and final reading this 7th day of December, 2021.
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
Ralph Gutierrez, Mayor
ATTEST:
Brenda Dennis, City Secretary
(CITY SEAL)
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY OF SCHERTZ ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, TEXAS AUTHORIZING CERTAIN
EXPENDITURES FOR THE TRI COUNTY PARKWAY
INFRASTRUCTURE IMTROVEMENTS; AND OTHER MATTERS IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH
VaIEREAS, the City of Schertz Economic Development Corporation ("SEDC") is a non-
profit industrial development corporation duly established under the Development Corporation
Act of 1979, as amended (Section 501.001 et seq. Texas Local Goverriment Code, formerly the
Development Corporation Act of 1979) (the "Act"); and
improvement projects that are found by the Board to be required or suitable for infrastructure
necessary to promote or develop new or expanded business enterprises; and
lilt,
WBEREAS, Section 505.159 of the Act requires that a corporation hold at least one public
hearing on the -or ject before kwnding moneyto-uudcrLikeAheoxoi-eq--dLe-p
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was held on September 26, 2019; and
VMEREAS, Section 501.073 of the Act requires the SEDC's authorizing unit to approve
all programs and expenditures.
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Section 6. If any provision of this Resolution or the application thereof to any pers
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Section 7. It is officially found, determined, and declared that the meeting at which
matter of the public business to he considered at such meeting, including this Resolution, was
given, all as required by Chapter 55 1, Texas Government Code, as amended.
Section 8. This Resolution shall be in force and effect from and after its final passage,
and it is so resolved.
DEVELOPMENT C ]�ORATION
Paul ° '' acao? SEDC Board President
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Agenda No. 7.
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City Council November 9, 2021
Meeting:
Department: City Secretary
Subject: Resolution No. 21 -R -120 - Consideration and /or action regarding approval of a Resolution
casting votes to elect Board of Directors for the Bexar County Appraisal District for the
FY2022 -2023 term. (Mayor /Council)
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The City has received a letter regarding the Official Ballot to cast votes for the Board of Directors
election for the Bexar Appraisal District. Direction and a resolution format for submission are included.
Per Section 6.03(k) of the Texas Property Tax Code, the governing body of each taxing unit entitled to
vote shall determine by resolution and submit its vote by way of returning the ballot to the chief
appraiser prior to December 15, 2021. Taxing units allotted votes may be cast for one candidate or may
be distributed among any number of candidates.
The chief appraiser shall count the votes, declare the candidates who receive the largest cumulative
vote total, and submit the results prior to December 31, 2021 to the governing body of each taxing unit
who participated in the election and to each of the candidates.
The City has 3 votes to cast. The Candidates are:
• Cheri Byrom - nominated y Southwest ISD
• Trish DeBerry - nominated by Bexar County
• Norma Cavazos - nominated by Harlandale ISD
• Jon Fisher - nominated by North East ISD
• Dave Gannon - nominated Northside ISD
• Dr. Adrian Rocha Garcia - nominated by the City of San Antonio
• Erin Harrison - nominated by the City of Olmos Park
• Louie G. Luna - nominated by Harlandale ISD
• Marian V. Mendoza - nominated by City of Helotes
• Leslie Sachanowicz - nominated by the Alamo Community College District
FISCAL IMPACT
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council discuss who they wish to cast their votes for.
Attachments
Bexar backup
Resolution 21 -R -120
Ballot
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Michael A. Amezquita 411 N. Frio, P.O. Box 830248
Chief Appraiser San Antonio, TX 78283-0248
Phone (210) 224-8511
Fax (210) 242-2451
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Thank you to those who participated in the nomination phase of the election for the Bexar
Appraisal District Board • Directors for the 2022-2023 term. Your nominations have been
submitted and the voting phase • the election process is now open.
Enclosed is a copy of the voting entitlement • each taxing unit and a ballot listing all nominees in
alphabetical order. As required by Section 6.03 (k), Texas Property Tax Code, "the governing body
of each taxing unit entitled to vote shall determine its vote b�� resolution and submit it to thc.
Chief Appraiser before December 15."
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&esiding officer of the keiviermaiiakAbeadiZ"
Only votes cast by resolution and submitted before December 15 will be counted in the election
process. The five candidates with the greatest number of votes will be declared elected and the
results will be delivered to each taxing unit by December 3 1.
If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact me or my Executive Assistant,
Jennifer Rodriguez, at (210) 242-2406.
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CANDIDATE OF VOTES
CHERiBYROM
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TRISH DEBERRY
(NOMINATED BY BEXAR COUNTY)
NOR MA CAVAZOS
(NOMINATED BY HARLANDALE ISD)
JON FISHER
(NOMINATED BY NORTH EAST ISD)
DAVE GANNON
(NOMINATED BY NORTHSIDE ISD)
ADRIANA RoCHA IA
(NOMINATED BY THE CITY OF SAN ANTONIO)
ERIN HARRISON
(NOMINATED BY THE CITY OF OLMOS PARK)
LOUIE G. LUNA
(NOMINATED BY HARLANDALE ISD)
MARIAN V. MENDOZA
(NOMINATED BY THE CITY OF HELOTES)
LESLIE SACHANOWICZ
(NOMINATED BY THE ALAMO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT)
TAxING IT E:
RESOLUTION. PLEASE BE SURE TO ATTACH THIS B;i-LLOT TO YOUR
RESOLUTION NO. 21-R-120
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SCHERTZ, TEXAS CASTING VOTES TO ELECT DIRECTORS FOR
THE BEXAR COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT FOR THE 2022-2023
TERM.
WHEREAS, section 6.03(k), of the Texas Property Tax Code, requires that each taxing
unit entitled to vote cast their votes by Resolution and submit results of that vote to the Chief
Appraiser of the Bexar County Appraisal District on or before December 15, 2021.
THEREFORE, THE City of Schertz, Schertz Texas submits the attached Official Ballot,
as issued by the Chief Appraiser, stating the votes for candidates for the election of the Board of
Directors for the Bexar County Appraisal District for 2022-2023.
ACTION TAKEN this 9th day of November 2021, in Regular Session of the governing
body of the above mentioned taxing unit; as authorized under Section 6.03(k) of the Texas
Property Tax Code, for the purpose of casting votes to elect the Board of Directors of the Bexar
County Appraisal District.
PASSED AND ADOPTED, this 9th day of November 2021.
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
Ralph Gutierrez, Mayor
Brenda Dennis, City Secretary
CITY SEAL
CANDIDATE NUMBER OF VOTES
CHIERiByRom
(NOMINATED BY SOUTHWEST ISD)
TRISH DEBERRY
NORMA CAVAZOS
(NOMINATED By HARLANDALE ISD)
JON FISHER
(NOMINATED BY NORTH EAST ISD)
DAVE GANNON
(NOMINATED BY NORTHSIDE ISD)
DR. ADRIANA ROCHA GARCIA
(NOMINATED BY THE CITY OF SAN ANTONIO)
ERIN HARRISON
(NOMINATED BY THE CITY OF OLM OS PARK)
LoulE G. LuNA
(NOMINATED BY HARLANDALE ISD)
MARIAN V. MENDOZA
(NOMINATED BY THE CITY OF HELOTES)
LESLIE SACHANOWICZ
(NOMINATED BY THE ALAMO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT)
TAxING UNIT NAME:
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City Council November 9, 2021
Meeting:
Department: City Secretary
Agenda No. 8.
Subject: Resolution No. 21 -R -121 - Consideration and/or action regarding approval of a Resolution
casting votes to elect Board of Directors for the Comal County Appraisal District for the
FY2022 -2023 term.(Mayor /Council)
BACKGROUND
The City has received a letter regarding the Official Ballot to cast votes for the Board of Directors
election for the Comal Appraisal District. Direction and a resolution format for submission are included.
Per Section 6.03(k) of the Texas Property Tax Code, the governing body of each taxing unit entitled to
vote shall determine by resolution and submit its vote by way of returning the ballot to the chief
appraiser prior to December 15, 2019. Taxing units allotted votes may be cast for one candidate or may
be distributed among any number of candidates.
The Chief Appraiser shall count the votes, declare the candidates who receive the largest cumulative
vote total, and submit the results prior to December 31, 2021 to the governing body of each taxing unit
who participated in the election and to each of the candidates.
The City has 64 votes to cast. The Candidates are:
Eric Couch - CONB
Brad Howell - CISD
John Kuntz — Boerne ISD, CISD
Randy Maschek - COGR
Douglas Miller Jr. -CISD
Nancy Pappas - CISD
John Tyler — Comal County, CISD
Staff reached out to the City of Garden Ridge and they had nominated and cast their votes for
"Randy Maschek"
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Staff recommends Council discuss how they wish to distribute their 64 allotted votes. Council may
choose to distribute the votes among certain candidates or cast all their votes for one candidate.
Attachments
Resolution 21 -R -121
Comal Backup
Ballot
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A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SCHERTZ, TEXAS CASTING VOTES TO ELECT DIRECTORS FOR
THE COMAL COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT FOR THE 2022 -2023
TERM.
WHEREAS, section 6.03(k), of the Texas Property Tax Code, requires that each taxing
unit entitled to vote cast their votes by Resolution and submit results of that vote to the Chief
Appraiser of the Comal County Appraisal District on or before December 15, 2021.
THEREFORE, THE City of Schertz, Schertz Texas submits the attached Official Ballot,
as issued by the Chief Appraiser, stating the votes for candidates for the election of the Board of
Directors for the Comal County Appraisal District for 2022 -2023.
ACTION TAKEN this 9th day of November 2021, in Regular Session of the governing
body of the above mentioned taxing unit; as authorized under Section 6.03(k) of the Texas
Property Tax Code, for the purpose of casting votes to elect the Board of Directors of the
Comal County Appraisal District.
PASSED AND ADOPTED, this 9th day of November 2021.
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
Ralph Gutierrez, Mayor
Brenda Dennis, City Secretary
CITY SEAL
COMALAPPRAISALDISTRICT
900 S. SEGUIN AVENUE
NEw BRAUNFELs, TEXAs 78130
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City of Schertz
1400 Schertz Parkway
Schertz, TX 78154
Also, Section 6.03 (k) of the Texas Property Tax Code requires that "The governing body of each taxing unit
entitled to vote shall determine its vote ► resolution and submit it to the chief appraiser before December 15."
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Cc: Dr. Mark Browne
Phone (830) 625-8597 Metro (830) 606-1407
www.comalad.org Fax (830) 625-8598
FOR THE YEARS 2022-2023
Directions: Please enter the number of votes cast • the blank space opposite the name • the candidate or divide
those votes amount any number of the candidates. You have 64 total available votes.
CANDEDATES
NOMINATING BODY VOTES CAST
1. Eric Couch
CONB
2. Brad Howell
CISD
3. John Kuntz
CISD
4. Randy Maschek
COGR
5. Douglas Miller Jr.
CISD
6. Nancy Pappas
CISD
7. John Tyler
Co al County, CISD
WHEREAS, Section 6.03(k), of the Texas Property Tax Code requires that each taxing unit entitled to vote cast their vote
by Resolution and submits results of that vote to the Chief Appraiser of the Comal Appraisal District by December 15,
2021.
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ACTION TAKEN this . day • 2021, in Session • the governing body
of the above mentioned taxing unit; as authorized under Section 6.03 of the Texas Property Tax Code for the purpose of
casting votes to elect the Board of Directors of the Comal Appraisal District.
Directions: Please enter the number of votes cast on the blank space opposite the name of the candidate or divide
those votes amount any number of the candidates. You have 64 total available votes.
CANDIDATES
NOMINATING BODY VOTES CAST
I Eric Couch
CONB
2. Brad Howell
CISD
3. John Kuntz
CISD
4. Randy Maschek
COGR
5. Douglas Miller Jr,
CISD
6. Nancy Pappas
CISD
7. John Tyler
C County, CISD
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by Resolution and submits results of that vote to the Chief Appraiser of the Coma] Appraisal District by December 15,
2021.
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ACTION TAKEN this — day of - P 202 1, in Session of the governing body
of the above mentioned taxing unit; as authorized under Section 6.03 of the Texas Property Tax Code for the purpose of
casting votes to elect the Board of Directors of the Coma] Appraisal District.
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City Council November 9, 2021
Meeting:
Department: City Secretary
Agenda No. 9.
Subject: Resolution No. 21 -R -122 - Consideration and /or action regarding approval of a
Resolution casting votes to elect Board of Directors for the Guadalupe County
Appraisal District for the FY2022 -2023 term. (Mayor /Council)
The City has received a letter regarding the Official Ballot to cast votes for the Board of Directors
election for the Guadalupe Appraisal District. Direction and a resolution format for submission are
included.
Per Section 6.03(k) of the Texas Property Tax Code, the governing body of each taxing unit entitled to
vote shall determine by resolution and submit its vote by way of returning the ballot to the chief
appraiser prior to December 15, 2021. Taxing units allotted votes may be cast for one candidate or may
be distributed among any number of candidates.
The chief appraiser shall count the votes, declare the candidates who receive the largest cumulative
vote total, and submit the results prior to December 31, 2021 to the governing body of each taxing unit
who participated in the election and to each of the candidates.
The City has 245 votes to cast. The Candidates are:
• Mr. Ben Amador
• Mr. Darren Dunn
• Mr. Daryl John
• Mr. Jim Lievens
• Ms. Letticia Sever
Staff reached out to the following cities:
City of Selma will be casting their votes for Daryl John
City of Cibolo at the time of the writing did not indicate where they will be casting their votes
FISCAL IMPACT
None
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Staff recommends Council discuss how they wish to distribute their 245 allotted votes. Council may
choose to distribute the votes among certain candidates or cast all their votes for one candidate.
Attachments
Resolution 21 -R -22
Guadalupe Appraisal District Ballot
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A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SCHERTZ, TEXAS CASTING VOTES TO ELECT DIRECTORS FOR
THE GUADALUPE COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT FOR THE 2022-
2023 TERM.
WHEREAS, section 6.03(k), of the Texas Property Tax Code, requires that each taxing
unit entitled to vote cast their votes by Resolution and submit results of that vote to the Chief
Appraiser of the Guadalupe County Appraisal District on or before December 15, 2021.
THEREFORE, THE City of Schertz, Schertz Texas submits the attached Official Ballot,
as issued by the Chief Appraiser, stating the votes for candidates for the election of the Board of
Directors for the Guadalupe County Appraisal District for 2022-2023.
ACTION TAKEN this 9th day of November 2021, in Regular Session of the governing
body of the above mentioned taxing unit; as authorized under Section 6.03(k) of the Texas
Property Tax Code, for the purpose of casting votes to elect the Board of Directors of the
Guadalupe County Appraisal District.
PASSED AND ADOPTED, this 9th day of November 2021.
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
Ralph Gutierrez, Mayor
Brenda Dennis, City Secretary
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3000 N. Austin St
Seguin, Texas 78155
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City Council Meeting: November 9, 2021
Agenda No. 11.
Department: Engineering
Subject: Monthly update - on Major Projects in progress /CIP. (B. James /K. Woodlee)
Attachments
November Major Project Update
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City Council Meeting: November 9, 2021
Department: City Manager
Subject: Update on Major Projects in Progress
Background
This is the monthly update on large capital projects that are in progress or in the planning
process. This update is being provided so Council will be up -to -date on the progress of these
large projects. If Council desires more information on any project or on projects not on this list,
please reach out to staff and that information will be provided.
Facilities Projects:
1. 27 Commercial Place Renovation
• Project Status: Punch List Phase
• Construction Start: June 2021
• Estimated Completion: September 2021
• Cost of Construction: $1,372,794
• Project Update: Construction has been completed and contractor is working to
complete the final punch list items. City Staff has begun moving in equipment and
tools from the old fleet shop. Most of the new equipment ordered as part of the
project will arrive in early November. It is expected that Fleet Division operations
will be fully moved into 27 Commercial :Place in November.
2. Animal Adoption
Center HVAC
Replacement Project
o Project Status:
Construction Phase
o Construction Start:
October 2021
o Estimated Completion:
December 2021
o Cost of Construction:
$700,000
o Project Update: Team
Mechanical began work in
the Animal Adoption
Center on October 4th. All
of the old HVAC
equipment and duct work
has been removed. The
installation of new duct
work is mostly complete.
The new HVAC units will
be installed in November.
The project is expected to
be completed in
December.
3. Civic Center HVAC Replacement Project
o Project Status: Design Phase
o Consultant: M &S Engineering
o Projected Completion: Spring 2022
o Design Cost: $93,500.00 (NTE)
o Project Update: City Council approved the M &S Engineering design contract award
on October 26th. The task order contract is expected to be signed the first week of
November and the design work will begin immediately. The goal is to complete the
project prior to the cooling season beginning in 2022.
4. Borgfeld Facility Renovation Project
o Project Status: Scope Development Phase
o Projected Completion: Spring 2022
o Project Update: Project will consist of renovating approximately 1600 SF of office
space. This will be primarily done in house by the Facilities Team.
5. Civic Center Flooring Project
o Project Status: Scheduling Labor and Materials
o Project Completion: December 2021
o Estimated Cost: $50,000
o Project Update: PO for flooring material has been issued. Atlas Flooring is ordering
material and scheduling labor to ensure that the project is complete by end of
December. High strength stainless steel floor outlet boxes are being fabricated to be
installed after flooring goes down.
6. Animal Adoption Center Fence Project
o Project Status: Awaiting Materials
o Project Completion: Spring 2022
o Estimated Cost: $40,000
o Project Update: YCO Gate company is facing a significant lead time for the chain
link fencing. Estimated 16 -week lead time for materials. Contractor plans to
complete project within one -week upon receipt of materials.
Drainage Proiects:
1. Savannah Square Detention Basin, Sycamore Creek at Westchester Drive, and Dietz
Creek at Arroyo Verde (2020 Silt Removal Projects)
o Project Status: Construction Phase
o Consultant: Ford Engineering
o Construction Start: July 26, 2021
o Cost of Construction: $291,627.47 (NTE $320,000)
o Project Update: Myers Concrete Construction continues to progress through the silt
removal at all three sites. Intermittent rain events have stalled much of the earlier
progress on each site. Savannah Square Detention Basin was sodded but due to
heavy rains it rolled up about a quarter of their sod. They have since cleaned this up
and should be resodded this week depending on weather. Dietz Creek silt removal
was complete but due to heavy rains, seed and sod was unable to be placed until the
site dries out. Work is ongoing at Sycamore Creek. The estimated construction
completion date is April 22, 2022. However, the Contractor plans to complete the
remaining work by the end of December 2021.
2. Fire Station #2 Channel Improvements
o Project Status: Project Closeout
o Consultant: Ford Engineering
o Construction Start: May 24, 2021
o Construction Completion: Week of August 2, 2021
o Project Update: C3 Environmental Specialties has continued revegetate the work
area. However, all project tasks have been complete as of September 13, 2021.
o The main project is complete, but the city requested additional rip rap to be placed
to tie into the drainage structure within TxDOT right -of -way. This additional work
is complete. All that is left is form removal, backfill and the planting of sod.
Water and Wastewater Proiects:
1. FM 1103 Sewer Extension Project
o Project Status: Project Closeout
o Construction Start: May 2021.
o Construction Completion: Summer 2021.
o Cost of Construction: $74,235.00 (NTE: $81,659.00)
o Project Update: M &C Fonseca Construction has completed all of the project scope
of work. The only outstanding item on the project is re- establishing vegetation which .
is ongoing. The project will be closed out once vegetation is re- established.
Enineerin Proiects:
1. 2018 Street Preservation and Maintenance Reconstruction Project
o Project Status: Substantially Complete
o Construction Start: January 2020
o Construction Completion: Summer 2020
o Cost of Construction: $1,501,199
o Project Update: The Schertz Parkway work is essentially fully complete. The
striping company missed one crosswalk and stop bar on the south side of the Live
Oak intersection. Those will be completed in the very near future. The damaged
curb at the southwest corner of Woodland Oaks will be replaced this week. A
vehicle caused some surface damage to the pavement at the Mesa Verde intersection.
Stoff is working to get the damage repaired.
2. 2018 Street Preservation and Maintenance Rehabilitation Project
o Project Status: Fully Complete
o Construction Start: April 2020
o Construction Completion: Summer 2020
• Cost of Construction: $2,611,348
• Project Update: No change from the last update. The project is fully complete.
3. 2018 Street Preservation and Maintenance Resurfacing Project
• Project Status: Under Construction
• Construction Start: March 2020
• Construction Completion: Summer 2020
• Cost of Construction: $791,174.34
• Project Update: The fog seal contract was re -bid. Two bids were received and
opened on November 3rd. Staff is reviewing the bids and expects to make an award
recommendation to Council at the December 7t" meeting. The low bid is higher than
the Engineer's Estimate. There is some value engineering that could be done to get
the bid price closer to the estimate.
4. Cibolo Valley Drive Expansion Project
• Project Status: Under Construction
• Construction Start: May 2020
• Construction Completion: Summer 2021
• Cost of Construction: $4,806,762 total ($1,300,000 City of Schertz Contribution)
• Project Update: Project is complete. No change from last report.
5. Cherry Tree Rehabilitation Project
• Project Status: Bidding complete
• Consultant: Ford Engineering
• Project Start Date: November 2020
• Project Completion Date: December 2020
• Total Project Cost: $273,1.93.80 (NTE amount $300,600)
• Project Update: No change from last report. The project is fully complete.
6. Eibel Road Storm Drain and Paving
• Project Status: Design
• Consultant: Ford Engineering
• Project Start Date: October 4, 2021.
• Project Completion Date: Spring 2022
• Total Project Cost: $1,964,000
• Project Update: R.L Jones has made good progress on the project. The new storm
drain piping on the north side of the street is 90% complete. During construction,
two conflicts with utilities lines were discovered. Both lines have been relocated to
allow for the storm drain installation. Over the next couple of weeks, the contractor
expects to finish the piping and install the new inlets. Once the inlets are installed,
the trach will be paved. After the trench restoration is completed, traffic control will
be changed and the contractor will start installing the storm drain piping on the south
side of the street. The south side work will not take as long to complete. It is a much
shorter length and there are fewer utilities to work around.
7. 2020 Street Preservation and Maintenance (Resurfacing) Project
o Project Status: Design
o Consultant: Kimley -Horn & Associates
o Project Update: Intermountain Slurry Seal plans to start working on the project on
November 15th. They will be working on the prep work in the various subdivisions.
It will take a few months to complete the prep work. The slurry seal application is
expected to happen in the Spring, once we have favorable weather.
8. Tri- County Parkway Reconstruction Project
o Project Status: Design
o Consultant: Halff Associates
o Project Update: EDC authorized additional funding for construction of the project
during their October 28th meeting. The first budget amendment is scheduled for
Council approval at the November 91h meeting. The second reading of the budget
amendment and the contract award will be on the December 7th Council Agenda.
9. Woman Hollering Creek Wastewater Interceptor Main and Lift Station
o Project Status: Construction Contract Notice to Proceed Pending
o Consultant: Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc.
o Estimated Construction Start: Fall 2021
o Estimated Cost of Construction: $12 million
o Project Update: A contract for construction with Thalle Construction Co., Inc., was
approved by City Council on September 28, 2021. Additional service agreements
for owner's representative and construction testing services associated with this
project have also been approved. A project kickoff meeting with all parties involved
is scheduled to be held November 18, 2021.
10. Pedestrian Routes and Bike Lanes Project
o Project Status: Under Construction
o Construction Start: Spring 2021
o Construction Management: AGICM
o Estimated Cost of Construction: $1.3 million.
o Project Update: The contractor has been working on finishing the pedestrian trail
and remaining construction elements on Live Oak. Some of the remining work on
Live Oak are the installation of some "sidewalk bridges." These were ordered at the
start of the project but the manufacturer has not finished fabricating them yet. We
have seen similar production delays on some other projects. The new striping on
Woodland Oaks and Savannah has begun. The contractor expects to have the project
completed by the end of this month. The recent rains have caused some damage to
the pathway. The contractor is also repairing the damage and will be making some
grading modifications to try to reduce the potential for future damage to the pathway.
11. Water and Wastewater Master Plan Update and Impact Fee Study
o Project Status: Study
o Consultant: Lockwood, Andrews, and Newnam, Inc.
o Project Start Date: December 2019
o Project Completion Date: TBD 2022
o Total Project Cost: $467,280 (NTE $500,000)
o Project Update: A draft of the Land Use Technical Memo is currently in review by
Staff. LAN continues to work on completion of utility models. Once land use
assumptions are approved, future conditions will be input to the models for
development of the Captial Improvement Plan for the Impact Fee update.
12. 16 Dedicated Transmission Main Phase II
Overall project intent is the construction of a 16" dedicated water transmission main to
connect the Live Oak water storage facility to the IH 35 storage tank. Phase 1 (route study,
land acquisition coordination) was completed in March 2021.
o Project Status: Design Phase
o Consultant: Kimley -Horn & Associates
o Design Project Start Date: June 1, 2021
o Project Completion Date: Winter 2022
o Project Cost (Phase 2 Design): $1,508,875.50
o Project Update: The City is engaged with Chevron Pipeline for the abandoned
pipeline that is anticipated for removal within the planned water easement. A
coordination meeting was held on October 7th with City staff and Kimley -Horn to
discuss route changes based on topographic survey and impacts to trees. The Project
Team met with the City of Cibolo on October 14th to discuss the route within the
City of Cibolo boundary limits. The City of Schertz will participate in a presentation
to the City of Cibolo Council during the first quarter of 2022. Hydraulic modeling
of the City's water system indicates that dedicated transmission main size performs
better as an 18" or 24" main. The 60% design package will compare costs of an 18"
PVC main and a 24" ductile iron main. The 60% Design package is anticipated to
be received on December 1, 2021. The revised route of the Dedicated Transmission
Main is provided on the CIP Map.
13. Stormwater Control Inventory and City Operations Assessment
The work of this project is an action included in the City's Stormwater Management Plan
(Plan). The Plan is the blueprint of activities needed to comply with the City's Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (TPDES) General Permit required by virtue of the City's classification as Municipal
Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4).
This project specifically consists of development of an inventory of City facility stormwater
controls and an assessment of city operations as related to stormwater control and quality.
o Project Status: Study
o Consultant: Utility Engineering Group, PLLC
o Project Start Date: July 2020
o Project Completion Date: Winter 2021
o Total Project Cost: $35,000
o Project Update: No change from last project update. Consultant and City staff have
visited City sites for information collection. Consultant has submitted a final draft
from the compiled information and Inventory Assessment is under review by staff.
14. Riata Lift Station Relocation (Design Phase)
Overall project intent is to relocate the Riata Lift Station ahead of TxDOT's IH -35 NEX
Project to remove it from conflict with the proposed improvements. The design phase will
identify a new site for the lift station, design the new lift station, and design the abandonment
of the existing lift station.
o Project Status: Design Phase
o Consultant: Utility Engineering Group, PLLC (UEG)
o Design Project Start Date: August 2020
o Expected Design. Project Completion Date: Summer 2021
o Total Project Cost: $1.29,795 (NTE $143,000)
o Project Update: UEG is working on the property /easement acquisition for the site
and sewer mains.
15. Aviation Heights Water Main Construction Phases 5, 6, and 7 (Construction Phase)
Overall project intent is the construction of an 8" water main within the Aviation Heights
area along Aero Avenue, Brooks Avenue, Winburn Avenue, Mitchell Avenue, and Aviation
Avenue.
o Project Status: Construction Phase
o Consultant: Ford Engineering
o Project Start Date: October 18, 2021
o Expected Project Completion Date: January 24, 2023
o Total Project Cost: $1,785,484.25
o Project Update: The start date for MC Fonseca was postponed to October 18th to
account for storage of materials within the City's Pecan Drive lot (utilized for the
City -wide clean -up days). Work continues to place the 8" water main along Aero
Avenue including temporary backfill and cold -mix asphalt. The Contractor is
working keep the construction zone clean of debris and with sufficient water to
control dust.
16. Crest Oak Wastewater Upsize
Overall project intent is to upsize the existing 10" sewer main which extends approximately
2,600 linear feet north of Crest Oak.
o Project Status: Scoping phase
o Consultant: None
o Project Start Date: To Be Determined
o Project Completion. Date: To Be Determined
o Total Project Cost: Approximately $700,000
o Project Update: A technical memo was provided by Kimley -Horn to identify
current and future contributing flows. Based on the information provided in the
technical memo, pipe bursting can likely be utilized to upgrade the existing 10"
sanitary sewer main to a 1.5" sanitary sewer main. Public Works is obtaining cost
information to budget pipe bursting of this sanitary sewer line.
17. FM 1518 Utility Relocations
Overall project intent is to relocate the water and sewer utilities to avoid conflicts as part of
the TXDOT FM 1518 Project. The current contract is for the design services of the project.
o Project Status: Design Phase
o Consultant: Halff Associates
o Design Project Start :Date: June 2021.
o Expected Design Project Completion Date: September 2022
o Total Project Cost: $548,370 (NTE $600,000)
o Project Update: TXDOT has provided comments to the 90% plan set and Halff is
addressing those comments to complete the 95% design. Halff and city staff are also
discussing alignments along Aztec Lane which will cross the creek near the CCMA
lift station.
18. Corbett Ground Storage Tank
Overall project intent is the construction of a 3.0 Million Gallon ground storage tank for
filling the Corbett Elevated Storage Tank, the East Live Oak Elevated Storage Tank, plus
additional storage.
o Project Status: Design Phase
o Consultant: Ford Engineering
o Design Project Start Date: June 7, 2021
o Expected Project Completion :Date: May 2022
o Total Project Cost: $466,265.00
o Project Update: No change from last report. The study and report phase (including
geotechnical investigation and topographic survey) was completed in August 2021
and the Project Team met with City staff to outline design requirements of the
ground storage tank. Design work is ongoing for the ground storage tank and pump
station
TxDOT Roadway Proiects:
1. FM 1103 Improvement Project: TxDOT is working with the construction contractor for
the FM 1103 Improvement project. Construction is expected to begin very soon. Further
information will be provided with next month's update.
2. FM 1518 Improvement Project: No change from last project update. TxDOT is in the
Plans, Specs, and Estimates (PS &E) stage of the project. At this time, the design consultant
for TxDOT has prepared 90% construction plans and is working toward 95% completion.
The project is scheduled to be let for construction in September 2022.
3. I -35 Operational Improvements Project (FM 2252 to Schwab Road): No change from
last update. Contractor continues work and estimated final cost of the project is $25.5
million. The current schedule includes an expectation of substantial completion in late fall
2021.
4. I -35 NEX (I -410 South to FM 1103): A design -build contract for the central segment of
the I -35 Northeast Expansion project has been awarded to Alamo NEX Construction. The
central section runs from 410 N to FM 3009 is fully funded. The previously scheduled
groundbreaking ceremony was cancelled. Significant construction is expected to begin in
Spring 2022.
5. IH -10 Graytown Road to Guadalupe County Line: No change since last update.
Construction of this $157 million project to expand IH 10 underway. Traffic controls have
been placed and work has begun on the transition of the access roads from two -way to one -
way. Grading for the widening of the main lanes has also begun and utility relocations are
underway. (No City of Schertz utilities need to be relocated for this project.) Ramp and
lane closures take place as necessary and occasionally include full closure of the main lanes
for work such as bridge demolitions. The construction timeline for the project is 53 months.
Planning and Community Development Projects:
1. CityView Permitting and Development Software
The CityView software is currently being configured by the CityView implementation team.
City Staff continues the process of validating and testing the software. Validation involves
testing the software from both sides — what customers will see and what City Staff will see
once the system is complete and operational. Once validation is complete, the project moves
to end user staff training and then goes live.
o Total Project Cost: $523,766.00
o Project Start Date: June 2018
o Project Completion. Date: TBD — Fall/Winter 2021