06-01-2021 Agenda with Backup
MEETING AGENDA
City Council
REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL
June 1, 2021
HAL BALDWIN MUNICIPAL COMPLEX COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1400 SCHERTZ PARKWAY BUILDING #4
SCHERTZ, TEXAS 78154
CITY OF SCHERTZ CORE VALUES
Do the right thing
Do the best you can
Treat others the way you want to be treated
Work cooperatively as a team
AGENDA
TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
City Council will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at the
City Council Chambers. In lieu of attending the meeting in person, 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
1.Resolution No. 21-R-52 - Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution by the City
Council of the City of Schertz, Texas approving the 2021 Recipient of the Hal Baldwin
Scholarship. (M. Browne/S. Gonzalez) Presentation to follow approval.
Employee Recognition
EDC: Morgan Maddox - Administrative Assistant
EMS: Felipe(Phillip) Garcia - EMS Paramedic
Fire: Felicia Canales - Administrative Assistant
Public Works: Shawn O'Brien - Service Worker 1
City Events and Announcements
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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.
2.Minutes – Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the regular
meeting of May 25, 2021. (B. Dennis)
3.Ordinance No. 21-T-23 - Consideration and/or action approving an Ordinance by the City
Council of Schertz, Texas authorizing an adjustment to the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget to
provide for construction of the Elbel Storm Drain and Overlay Project, repealing all
ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance and providing an effective
date. Final Reading
4.Resolution 21-R-47 - Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution by the City
Council of the City of Schertz, Texas approving the Schertz Seguin Local Government
Corporation (SSLGC) Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Water Rates and other matters in connection
therewith. (SSLGC Resolution #SSLGC R21-14)(C. Kelm/S.Williams/V. Ruiz)
5.Appointments/Reappointment and Resignations to the various City Boards,
Commissions and Committees – Consideration and/or action regarding
appointments/reappointments and resignations to The Board of Adjustment, Building and
Standards Commission, Economic Development Corporation Board, Capital Improvement
Advisory Committee (CIAC), Historical Preservation Committee, Library Advisory Board,
Planning & Zoning Commission, Parks & Recreation Advisory Board and the Transportation
Safety Advisory Commission. (Mayor/Council/B. Dennis)
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6.Resolution 21-R-49 - Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution by the City
Council of the City of Schertz, Texas authorizing a Professional Services Contract with
Fugro totaling no more than $140,000.00 for professional engineering related services on the
PCI Data Update Project. (B. James/K. Woodlee/J. Nowak)
Roll Call Vote Confirmation
Closed Session
7.The City Council will meet in closed session under Section 551.074 of the Texas
Government Code, Personnel Matters, to conduct the annual evaluation of the City Secretary,
Brenda Dennis.
Reconvene into Regular Session
7a. Take any action based on discussion held in closed session under Agenda Item 7.
Roll Call Vote Confirmation
Requests and Announcements
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 28th DAY OF MAY 2021 AT 3:30 P.M., WHICH IS A PLACE
READILY ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES AND THAT SAID NOTICE WAS
POSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 551, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE.
BRENDA DENNIS
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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
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
Audit Committee
Investment Advisory Committee
Main Street Committee
Councilmember Scagliola – Place 5
Cibolo Valley Local Government Corporation -
Alternate
Hal Baldwin Scholarship Committee
Interview Committee for Boards and Commissions -
Alternate
Schertz-Seguin Local Government Corporation
Councilmember Davis– Place 1
Interview Committee for Boards and
Commissions
Main Street Committee - Chair
Schertz Housing Authority Board
TIRZ II Board
Councilmember Scott – Place 2
Interview Committee for Boards and Commissions
Schertz Animal Services Advisory Commission
Councilmember Whittaker – Place 3
Audit Committee
TIRZ II Board
Councilmember Dahle – Place 4
Cibolo Valley Local Government Corporation
Interview Committee for Boards and Commissions
TIRZ II Board
Councilmember Heyward – Place 6
Audit Committee
Investment Advisory Committee
Main Street Committee
Councilmember Brown – Place 7
Main Street Committee
Schertz-Seguin Local Government Corporation -
Alternate
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Agenda No. 1.
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
City Council
Meeting:June 1, 2021
Department:Executive Team
Subject:Resolution No. 21-R-52 - Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution by the
City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas approving the 2021 Recipient of the
Hal Baldwin Scholarship. (M. Browne/S. Gonzalez) Presentation to follow approval.
BACKGROUND
By Resolution No. 09-R-03 in 2009, the City Council established the Hal Baldwin Scholarship. The Hal Baldwin
Scholarship Committee, a committee that assists the City Council with the scholarship process, reviewed the
applications and recommends the following students as recipients for the 2021 Scholarship:
Emma Jachimowicz - $5,000
Ms. Jachimowicz is a senior at Samuel Clemens High School and will attend Texas A&M University in the fall.
She plans to study for her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and then go on to get a master’s degree in
Education Administration. Her primary goal is to be an elementary school teacher and eventually a principal.
GOAL
To award the Hal Baldwin Scholarship to a graduating high school senior living in the City of
Schertz who desire to pursue a career in public service.
COMMUNITY BENEFIT
The Hal Baldwin Scholarship was created in February 2009 to honor the late Mayor Hal Baldwin for
his many years of public service to the City of Schertz.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adoption of Resolution 21-R-52
FISCAL IMPACT
$5,000 to come from Hal Baldwin Scholarship Fund
RECOMMENDATION
Adoption of Resolution 21-R-52
Attachments
Resolution 21-R-52
RESOLUTION NO. 21-R-52
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
APPROVING THE 2021 RECIPIENT OF THE HAL BALDWIN SCHOLARSHIP, AND
RESOLVING OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
WHEREAS, on February 10, 2009, the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas created the Hal Baldwin
Scholarship to honor Mayor Hal Baldwin for his many years of public service to the City of Schertz; and
WHEREAS, this scholarship is awarded to graduating high school seniors who live in the City of Schertz
who desire to pursue a career in public service; and
WHEREAS, students desiring to be considered for the Scholarship must attend/view at least two Schertz
City Council meetings, prior to submitting their application; and
WHEREAS, students must submit a statement that describes what the meaning of public service is to them
and a statement regarding their educational goals and career intentions that reflects his or her interest in public
service; and
WHEREAS, there is a Hal Baldwin Scholarship Committee to assist the City Council with the scholarship
process by recommending potential scholarship winners to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the Scholarship Committee has recommended that Emma Jachimowicz receive the Hal
Baldwin Scholarship for 2021; and
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby finds that awarding Emma Jachimowicz the 2021 Hal Baldwin
Scholarship serves a public purpose by encouraging and assisting Schertz graduating high school seniors pursue
their interest in public service at the collegiate level.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SCHERTZ, TEXAS:
Section 1. The City Council hereby awards the 2021 Hal Baldwin Scholarship in the amount of
$5,000 to Emma Jachimowicz.
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 ordained 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, as amended,
Texas Government Code.
Section 7. This Resolution shall be in force and effect from and after its final passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED on the 1st day of June, 2021.
Mayor, Ralph Gutierrez
ATTEST:
City Secretary
(City Seal)
Agenda No. 2.
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
City Council
Meeting:June 1, 2021
Department:City Secretary
Subject:Minutes – Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes
of the regular meeting of May 25, 2021. (B. Dennis)
BACKGROUND
The City Council held a Regular City Council meeting on May 25, 2021.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommend Approval.
Attachments
5-25-2021 Draft Min
D R A F T
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
May 25, 2021
A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas,
on May 25, 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 Jill Whittaker; Councilmember Mark
Davis; Councilmember Rosemary Scott; Councilmember Michael Dahle;
Councilmember David Scagliola; Councilmember Allison Heyward;
Councilmember Tim Brown
City
Staff:
City Manager Dr. Mark Browne; Assistant City Manager Brian James;
Assistant City Manager Charles Kelm; City Attorney Daniel Santee; Assistant
to the City Manager Sarah Gonzalez; City Secretary Brenda Dennis; Deputy
City Secretary Sheila Edmondson
Call to Order
Mayor Gutierrez called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Opening Prayer and Pledges of Allegiance to the Flags of the United States and
State of Texas. (Councilmember Dahle)
Councilmember Dahle provided the opening prayer followed by the Pledges of
Allegiance to the Flags of the United States and the State of Texas.
City Events and Announcements
Announcements of upcoming City Events (B. James/C. Kelm/S. Gonzalez)
Assistant City Manager Brian James provided the following information:
Saturday, May 29th
Pickrell Park Pool opens for the summer
Hours are Tuesday through Sunday from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM through
August 8th
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Pool closed on Mondays for maintenance
“Dark Skies & Fireflies”
Crescent Bend Nature Park
7:00-8:00 PM
Local firefly expert and founder of Firefly Conservation & Research, Ben
Pfeiffer, is partnering with Schertz Parks and Recreation to provide a great
fun and educational program for all ages. This program will offer firefly
education and a chance to explore and learn how to carefully catch local
fireflies. So don't forget to bring a chair and a butterfly net! Meet at the 1st
parking lot near the restroom building and trailhead.
Monday, May 31st City Offices Closed in Observance of Memorial Day
Memorial Day Ceremony at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 509 Schertz
Parkway - 9:00 am - Council to arrive by 8:30 am.
Tuesday, June 1st - Next regular scheduled Council meeting
Mr. James also announced and noted the recent construction signs that have been
posted on Live Oak Road, regarding upcoming lane closures - they will begin
construction next week.
Announcements and recognitions by the City Manager (M. Browne)
Dr. Browne presented and showed the "Commitment to excellence
Award" Community Partners of the Year 2020-2021 which the City received by
the School District. This award is in reference to the vaccine clinics and the
vaccinations provided to their teachers and students.
Announcements and recognitions by the Mayor (R. Gutierrez)
Mayor Gutierrez recognized City Secretary Brenda Dennis, Deputy City
Secretary Sheila Edmondson and former Deputy City Secretary Gayle Wilkinson.
Mayor Gutierrez presented the "Texas Municipal Clerks Office Award of
Excellence" received from the Texas Municipal Clerks Association to the City
Secretary's Office. Mayor Gutierrez stated that of the 595 cities with members in
the Texas Municipal Clerks Association, the Office of the Municipal Clerk in the
City of Schertz is one of 43 to receive this award. Mayor Gutierrez stated a
municipal clerks office must have met and demonstrated nine of 12 standards to
be eligible to receive. The 12 standards considered by a committee included:
Records Management, Open Meetings Act, Professional
Development/Certifications, Board/Commissions, Government Transparency,
Municipal Clerk Office Policies/Procedures, Elections, Awards/Recognitions,
Public Information Act, Innovation/Stream-Line Projects, Departmental Training
and other areas of responsibility.
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City Secretary Brenda Dennis thanked the Mayor and stated that this award
could not have been achieved without the teamwork of City Management, Mayor
and Council, City Departments, the community, the school district, and former
Deputy City Secretary Gayle Wilkinson. She thanked everyone for their efforts
as well.
Hearing of Residents
No one signed up to speak or emailed the City Secretary.
Mayor Gutierrez stated that going forward emails that are received for the hearing of
residence will be provided to Council but will not be read into the record.
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 the following items into record:
1.Minutes – Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes
of the meeting of regular meeting May 11, 2021. (B. Dennis)
2.Appointments/Resignation to Boards and Commissions/Committees -
Consideration and/or action regarding appointments/resignations to various
Boards and Commissions/Committees. (Council/B. Dennis)
Resignation of Matthew Wood - Building and Standards Commission
Resignation of Guy Scott - Historical Preservation Committee
Appointment of Patricia Barnes - Historical Preservation Committee
Appointment of Mateo Garcia - Transportation Safety Advisory Commission
3.Resolution No. 21-R-48 - Consideration and/or action approving a
Resolution by the City Council of Schertz, Texas authorizing an increase to
the contract with D&S Concrete Constructors, relating to the CSJ#
0915-46-050 Schertz Pedestrian Routes and Bike Lanes Project and
authorizing the budget expenditures. (B. James/K. Woodlee/J. Nowak)
4.Resolution No. 21-R-50 - Consideration and/or action approving a
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4.Resolution No. 21-R-50 - Consideration and/or action approving a
Resolution by the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas approving a
request for a Schertz Main Street Local Flavor Economic Development Grant
for 537 Main. (M. Browne/B. James)
5.Resolution No. 21-R-51 - Consideration and/or action approving a
Resolution by the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas approving a
request for a Schertz Main Street Local Flavor Economic Development Grant
for 820 Main. (M. Browne/B. James)
6.Ordinance No. 21-T-19 – 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 Budget to provide funding for professional
services related to the Corbett Ground Storage Tank, repealing all ordinances
or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance; and providing an
effective date. Final Reading (B. James/K. Woodlee/J. Shortess)
7.Resolution No. 21-R-44 – Consideration and/or action approving a
Resolution by the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, authorizing a
Task Order Agreement with Ford Engineering, Inc. relating to the Corbett
Ground Storage Tank Engineering and Design Proposal and authorizing the
budget expenditures for the project. (B. James/K. Woodlee/J. Shortness)
8.Resolution No. 21-R-45 – Consideration and/or action approving a
Resolution by the City of Schertz, Texas authorizing a contract
with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. relating to the 16” Dedicated
Transmission Main Engineering and Design Project and authorizing the
budget expenditures for the project. (B. James/K. Woodlee/J. Shortess)
9.Resolution No. 21-R-46 - Consideration and/or action approving a
Resolution by the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas authorizing a
revision of the Not To Exceed Amount of an approved contract with DAC,
Inc of New Braunfels, Texas, increasing the total amount from $175,000 to
$178,000. (B. James/M. Clauser)
Mayor Gutierrez asked Council if there were any items they wished removed
for separate action. Mayor Gutierrez recognized Mayor Pro-Tem
Whittaker who requested that agenda items 4 & 5 be removed for separate
action.
Mayor Gutierrez asked for a motion to approve consent agenda items 1, 2, 3
and 6 through 9.
Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Jill Whittaker, seconded by Councilmember
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Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Jill Whittaker, seconded by Councilmember
Allison Heyward to approve consent agenda items 1, 2, 3 and 6 thrugh 9.
AYE: Mayor Pro-Tem Jill Whittaker, Councilmember Mark Davis,
Councilmember Rosemary Scott, Councilmember Michael Dahle,
Councilmember David Scagliola, Councilmember Allison
Heyward, Councilmember Tim Brown
Passed
Discussion and Action Items
Mayor Gutierrez read the following items into record:
4. Resolution No. 21-R-50 - Consideration and/or action approving a
Resolution by the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas approving a request for a
Schertz Main Street Local Flavor Economic Development Grant for 537 Main. (M.
Browne/B. James)
Mayor Ralph Gutierrez recognized Mayor Pro-Tem Whittaker who requested that
Item #4: Resolution No. 21-R-50 be pulled from the Consent Agenda to Discussion
and Action. This resolution is to approve a request for a Schertz Main Street Local
Economic Grant for 537 Main Street, Schertz, TX. Mayor Pro-Tem Whittaker had
some questions about this resolution and wanted to clarify that if City Council
approves, they are approving something that is not in accordance with the way the
Local Economic Grant is currently written.
Assistant City Manager Brian James explained that the Local Flavor Grant reads that
applicants can receive no more than $20,000 in grants per property, per year. Staff
interprets this as we cannot pay out more than $20,000 per calendar year. So
technically per the policy, what the applicant can do is that they apply for grant late in
the 2020 and receiving payment this 2021 year and can then reapply for this grant in
the 2021 year, do they work, get business open, but would have to wait to apply for
repayment until Jan. 2022. Staff is proposing to take this concern to the Main Street
Committee to get clarification. If City Council approves, the applicant would receive
the grant money once the work gets done.
Mayor Pro-Tem Whittaker believes with the amount of money being requested, there
should be a little more information provided with the grant request. She would also
like to make sure the intent of the grant which is to beautify and draw people down to
Main Street is being met. She asked to pull Item # 5 as well for the same concerns.
The information that was provided with the grant request was very vague and if the
City Council is providing dollars from the city, she feels they are owed more
information.
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Assistant City Manager Brian James explained that some of the documentation on
these grant requests are interior improvement and would not have a lot of drawings
submitted. However, moving forward Staff will make sure all new grant requests have
detailed plans and more illustrations of exterior improvements.
Mayor Pro-Tem Whittaker again reiterated her concerns on the grant requests not
having sufficient documentation for the amount of dollars the City Council is
approving. She also wanted to make sure we are meeting the goals on what we are
doing on Main Street. She noted that only one individual has been actively
participating in the Local Flavor Grant Program and is concerned that we are letting
that one-person design our Main Street. She would like to make sure we are letting
folks know about the program.
Assistant City Manager Brian James stated for the last year and half, staff have been
pushing out smaller grants for smaller projects. Staff agrees and would love to a lot of
people participating in the Local Flavor Grant, but at this time only one individual is
very active. Staff will revisit this topic and others at the next Main Street Committee
meeting and will bring back recommendations to City Council.
Mayor Pro-Tem Whittaker would like to sort the details out before the pay-out the
grant and see more documentations with the grant application.
Councilmember Scott’s had concerns that in the beginning of the program that were
we funding private ventures instead of serving the public, but this application is a
restaurant and is good for Main Street. While she said she has not gone to the Main
Street meetings, she is appreciative that Assistant City Manager Brian James is
addressing the concerns that have been brought up. She also mentioned that the City
of Live Oak has grants for business signs and advertised with before and after photos,
which greatly improved the appearance of Live Oak. She would like to get more
people to utilize the Local Flavor Grant and wants to advertise it because we need to
do a lot of work on Main Street.
Assistant City Manager Brian James explained that one of the first grants available
was a Residential Use, but the Local Flavor Grant is only available for commercial
properties The Historical Grant, is still available residents, but limited to only exterior
work. Historic Grant has an element for residential work, but we have not had anyone
requests in a few years. Since the focus is on Main Street, more folks coming in for
Local Flavor Grant. Staff is working with the Building Inspections Department to let
folks know whose project is on Main Street about the Local Flavor Grant.
Councilmember Brown wanted to clarify that folks who are spending money are
spending a lot more money than what we are giving them. Between replatting,
permits, actual construction costs, inspections, they are putting a lot of money into
Main Street and what we are giving them is an incentive. He stated that we are
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certainly not supplementing anybody’s construction cost or remodeling costs. He
would love to see more folks take advantage of this program, however there are a lot
of single-family residents on Main Street. He would like to keep the momentum going
with what we have be generous without being stupid.
Mayor Pro-Tem Whittaker made a motion to table Resolution 21-R-50- until staff is
able to get with the committee.
Councilmember Scott asked Mayor Pro-Tem Whittaker to clarify her motion on why
we would be tabling it, asked for more information.
Mayor Pro-Tem Whittaker wanted to clarify if the applicant would be paid the same
year or would we stick to the grant as written.
Councilmember Scott asked if maximum for reimbursement is $40.000. Assistant City
Manager Brian James explained that currently there is not a cap, but staff is proposing
the max. set at $40,000.
Councilmember Scott agreed that there should be a cap and seconded the motion.
Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Jill Whittaker, seconded by Councilmember
Rosemary Scott to table Resolution 21-R-50.
AYE: Mayor Pro-Tem Jill Whittaker, Councilmember Rosemary Scott,
Councilmember David Scagliola
NAY: Councilmember Mark Davis, Councilmember Michael Dahle,
Councilmember Allison Heyward, Councilmember Tim Brown
Failed
Moved by Councilmember Mark Davis, seconded by Councilmember
Michael Dahle to approve Resolution 21-R-50.
AYE: Councilmember Mark Davis, Councilmember Michael Dahle,
Councilmember David Scagliola, Councilmember Allison
Heyward, Councilmember Tim Brown
NAY: Mayor Pro-Tem Jill Whittaker, Councilmember Rosemary Scott
Passed
5. Resolution No. 21-R-51 - Consideration and/or action approving a
Resolution by the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas approving a request for a
Schertz Main Street Local Flavor Economic Development Grant for 820 Main. (M.
Browne/B. James)
Mayor Ralph Gutierrez read Resolution 21-R-51 and then asked Mayor Pro-Tem
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Mayor Ralph Gutierrez read Resolution 21-R-51 and then asked Mayor Pro-Tem
Whittaker if she had any more questions. She didn’t have any more questions since
they were addressed in the discussion before with Resolution. 21-R-50.
Councilmember Michael Dahle stated he does not disagree with Mayor Pro-Tem
Whittaker’s comments, but if we are going to review the policy, we need to do it
separately from a specific action item and we would definitely need to have that
conversation before another grant request came forward. The applicant brought this
forward on good faith with the existing program we got in place and let’s move
forward if we are going to and let’s plan to have that discussion about what our
policies are going to be going forward.
Councilmember Michael Dahle made a motion to approve Resolution 21-R-51.
Councilmember David Scagliola stated he would second the motion and wanted to
add some comments. He said Mayor Pro-Tem Whittaker brings up some valid
concerns, and he thinks it’s important to bring up that type of information to satisfy
those concerns. He agrees with Councilmember Michael Dahle and believes at this
time it is not in our best interest to table this so let's move forward and correct the
discrepancies in the future.
Councilmember Mark Davis stated Mayor Pro-Tem Whittaker brings up some great
points. All this started up when Schertz did not have any general fund type programs
that dealt with local business, like entrepreneurship, small business, existing business
targeting areas like Main Street. This was one of the problems we identified. EDC has
specific guidelines for their money out of EDC jobs, but we were one of the only local
cities that did not have any sign grants or facade grants. The Main Street Sub
Committee has been winging it the best they can and dealing with problems when
they come up. He believes this is a good discussion to have in our upcoming budget
meetings in regard to what would be like to take out of our general fund and what
target areas do we have. Currently, our focus is on Main Street with the Main Street
Bond. He also suggested during these talks identify other business areas that need
help.
Councilmember Mark Davis would like the Mayor, Dr. Browne to reach out to him
for some ideas for what would be appropriate in regard to the incentive program.
Since there has been things bouncing back and for when they run into problems, he
asked staff to give them guidelines. They don’t have all the answers, but if you have
any ideas, please let him know and they will address this at our next meeting.
Councilmember Rosemary Scott asked if they knew what type of business is going in,
and Assistant City Manager Brian James indicated that the owner did not indicate who
the tenant will be.
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Moved by Councilmember Michael Dahle, seconded by Councilmember
David Scagliola to approve 21-R-51.
Mayor Ralph Gutierrez stated City Council would like to see more
information before we take another grant application.
Assistant City Manager Brian James said they will bring this to the Main
Street Meeting at the June meeting and comeback to City Council with a
work session as part of a separate meeting to update the program before we
accept another grant application.
AYE: Councilmember Mark Davis, Councilmember Michael Dahle,
Councilmember David Scagliola, Councilmember Allison
Heyward, Councilmember Tim Brown
NAY: Mayor Pro-Tem Jill Whittaker, Councilmember Rosemary Scott
Passed
12.Ordinance No. 21-T-23 - Consideration and/or action approving an
Ordinance by the City Council of Schertz, Texas authorizing an adjustment to
the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget to provide for construction of the Elbel Storm
Drain and Overlay Project, repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in
conflict with this ordinance and providing an effective date. First Reading
Mayor Gutierrez recognized Engineer John Nowak who introduced this item
stating previously Council authorized a Professional Engineering Services
Agreement and an amendment to the original agreement with Ford
Engineering, Inc., to design the Elbel Storm Drain and Overlay project. The
project includes storm drain extensions in Elbel to address drainage issues;
installation of a traffic signal at the Westchester and Elbel intersection; and a
mill and overlay of the street surface. The project design in nearly fully
complete, making the project ready to go out to bid once construction funding
was identified.
Due to the various COVID related cost reimbursements the City of Schertz
has received, some excess General Funds are now available for construction
of the project. Additionally, this year the City of Schertz received additional
“Veterans Exemption Funds.” The budget contained an anticipated $500,000
of “Veterans Exemption Funds” being received, but the City actually received
$1,000,000. This provides $500,000 more excess General Fund Reserves in
the budget.
The proposed budget amendment uses $1,400,000 of excess General Fund
Reserves associated with the COVID cost reimbursements and $250,000 of
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excess General Fund Reserves associated with the additional “Veterans
Exemption Funds, for a total of $1,650,000. In order for funding to be made
available for construction, Council must approve a budget amendment
ordinance.
Proposed Ordinance 21-T-23 allocates $1,650,000 for construction of the
Elbel Storm Drain and Overlay project. After the project is bid, if additional
funding is needed, an additional budget amendment request will be made to
Council. Funding that is not used for construction of the project will be
returned to the General Fund and be available for other expenditures. Mr.
Nowak provided a brief PowerPoint Presentation on the Elbel Storm Drain
and Overlay Project. Staff recommends approval.
Mayor Gutierrez recognized Councilmember Scagliola who addressed
concern using COVID funds to redo streets. City Manager Dr. Browne
indicated that there were no restrictions on the use of the COVID funds. City
Attorney Dan Santee indicated that the funds go into the City's General Fund.
Mr. Nowak addressed additional questions from Council.
Moved by Councilmember Allison Heyward, seconded by Councilmember
Rosemary Scott to approve Ordinance 21-T-23 on first reading.
AYE: Mayor Pro-Tem Jill Whittaker, Councilmember Mark Davis,
Councilmember Rosemary Scott, Councilmember Michael Dahle,
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 confirmation for agenda items 1 through 10.
Closed Session
Mayor Gutierrez recessed the regular meeting into Closed Session at 6:51 p.m. and
read the following item into record:
13.The City Council will meet in closed session pursuant to Texas Government
Code Section 551.07 to consult with its attorney on a matter in which the duty
of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules
of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the
Open Meetings Act; to wit: the discussion of the applicability of real property
rights in relation to the conduct of certain city programs.
10
Reconvene into Regular Session
Mayor Gutierrez reconvened back into regular session at 7:17 p.m.
11a. Take any action based on discussion held in closed session under Agenda
Item 11.
No action taken.
Discussion and Action Items
14.Resolution No. 21-R-35 - Consideration and/or action approving a
Resolution by the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas authorizing the
City Manager to amend the existing License and Management Agreements
with the YMCA, by canceling the Management of the Wendy Swan
Memorial Park Pool. (B. James/L. Shrum)
Mayor Gutierrez recognized Director of Parks, Recreation and Community
Service Lauren Shrum who introduced this item stating the Wendy Swan
Memorial Park Pool was formerly an HOA-owned pool in the Northcliffe
subdivision and as such was only designed to serve a small amount of people
at one time. The capacity of the pool area is 50 people, but the pool rarely
reaches capacity. Its small size does not afford a lot of opportunities for
activities, so it is not as in demand as our other pools. When the pandemic hit
in March 2020 there were capacity limits placed on facilities including
outdoor pools, and the 25% capacity allowed at the start of the summer would
have only allowed 12 people to enter the pool. City staff and YMCA staff
(who are contracted to manage the outdoor pools) deemed it not feasible to
open Wendy Swan Memorial Park Pool at that time.
City staff began researching the idea of converting the small residential-sized
pool into a splash pad utilizing the existing filtration equipment which is in
fairly good condition. The proposed small splash pad will fit into the existing
footprint of the old pool, will utilize the existing restrooms and covered porch
area, and the fence will come down for access. Currently, the pool is only
open from Memorial Day Weekend through the start of the school year in
August. Converting to a splash pad would eliminate the need for the facility
to have lifeguards and thus allow for an extended season of March - October.
In February 2021 Texas experienced Winter Storm Uri and many facilities
suffered damage from freezing pipes, including the Wendy Swan Memorial
Park Pool House and Restroom Facility. Bidding is complete and the repairs
are extensive at the pool house, so City staff is pausing to combine the repairs
into the larger splash pad project to convert the restrooms to continuous public
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access like at other parks, and to ensure the restrooms are fully accessible.
At this time, the goal is to amend the contract to cancel the management of
Wendy Swan Memorial Park Pool and keep the pool closed for now. The
next step will be to host a public meeting in the neighborhood to gather
feedback from residents on the proposal to close the pool permanently and
convert the pool into a small splash pad. If the neighborhood is supportive of
the conversion, city staff will come back to council with the budget
amendment and contract to construct the splash pad.
Ms. Shrum provided a brief PowerPoint Presentation regarding the
conversion of the pool to a new splash pad.
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 21-R-35 to amend the existing
license and management agreements with the YMCA by canceling the
management of the Wendy Swan Memorial Park Pool.
Mayor Gutierrez stated for clarity the resolution is for approval only to amend
the existing license and management agreements with YMCA.
Moved by Councilmember Michael Dahle, seconded by Councilmember
David Scagliola to approve Resolution No. 21-R-35.
AYE: Mayor Pro-Tem Jill Whittaker, Councilmember Mark Davis,
Councilmember Rosemary Scott, Councilmember Michael Dahle,
Councilmember David Scagliola, Councilmember Allison
Heyward, Councilmember Tim Brown
Passed
Roll Call Vote Confirmation
Information available in City Council Packets - NO DISCUSSION TO OCCUR
Mayor Gutierrez read the captions for agenda items 13 & 14 and mentioned these
items were provided in the City Council packets as well as the information could be
found online and for public viewing at our website schertz.com. No action necessary.
15.Pilot Program - Introduction of a Pilot Program for Residential Irrigation
Meters. (B. James/J. Walters)
16.COVID-19 UPDATE - Bi-Weekly COVID-19 Update.(C. Kelm/
K.Long/S.Hall)
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Requests and Announcements
Announcements by the City Manager.
No further announcements were provided.
Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers for updates or information from staff.
None at this time.
Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers that items or presentations be placed on
a future City Council agenda.
No items requested.
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
Mayor Gutierrez recognized the following:
Mayor Pro-Tem Whittaker who stated that last week she attended the National
Day of Prayer Ceremony held at the YMCA. She stated that she attended the
Schertz/Cibolo Police Memorial Ceremony, the Chamber Luncheon and the
SCUCISD Awards Ceremony.
Councilmember Scagliola who stated he attended the Schertz/Cibolo Police
Memorial Ceremony, several Chamber Plaque Presentations and mixers.
Councilmember Heyward who stated she attended the Chamber Luncheon,
Schertz/Cibolo Police Memorial Ceremony, Northeast Partnership Meeting. She
also stated that because we are a Military City, we have JBSA Randolph, Texas
Governor is leading the way as he signed two bills into Law: HB 626 Texas
Innovative Adult Career Education Program, which is now extended to non-profit
organizations allow military occupational training for veterans for job training,
and HB 139 relating to occupational licensing for military spouses and veterans -
they now can use their PCS Orders to establish residency for licensing purposes
in the State. The Law also directs the State Board of Education to expedite the
processing of applications of certificates submitted by an educator who is a
spouse or a veteran. They are trying to make sure Texas is leading the way to
acknowledge the receipt of and accept your license from any other place - come
on in and they will welcome you.
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Adjournment
Mayor Gutierrez adjourned the meeting at 7:28 pm.
_______________________________
Ralph Gutierrez, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Brenda Dennis, City Secretary
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Agenda No. 3.
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
City Council
Meeting:June 1, 2021
Department:City Secretary
Subject:Ordinance No. 21-T-23 - Consideration and/or action approving an Ordinance by the
City Council of Schertz, Texas authorizing an adjustment to the Fiscal Year 2021
Budget to provide for construction of the Elbel Storm Drain and Overlay Project,
repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance and
providing an effective date. Final Reading
BACKGROUND
Previously Council authorized a Professional Engineering Services Agreement and an amendment to the original agreement
with Ford Engineering, Inc., to design the Elbel Storm Drain and Overlay project. The project includes storm drain
extensions in Elbel to address drainage issues; installation of a traffic signal at the Westchester and Elbel intersection; and a
mill and overlay of the street surface. The project design in nearly fully complete, making the project ready to go out to bid
once construction funding was identified.
Due to the various COVID related cost reimbursements the City of Schertz has received, some excess General Funds are
now available for construction of the project. Additionally, this year the City of Schertz received additional “Veterans
Exemption Funds.” The budget contained an anticipated $500,000 of “veterans Exemption Funds” being received, but the
City actually received $1,000,000. This provides $500,000 more excess General Fund Reserves in the budget.
The proposed budget amendment uses $1,400,000 of excess General Fund Reserves associated with the COVID cost
reimbursements and $250,000 of excess General Fund Reserves associated with the additional “Veterans Exemption Funds,
for a total of $1,650,000. In order for funding to be made available for construction, Council must approve a budget
amendment ordinance.
Proposed ordinance 21-T-23 allocates $1,650,000 for construction of the Elbel Storm Drain and Overlay project. After the
project is bid, if additional funding is needed, an additional budget amendment request will be made to Council. Funding that
is not used for construction of the project will be returned to the General Fund and be available for other expenditures.
City Council approved this on first reading at their meeting of May 25, 2021.
GOAL
To amend the fiscal year 2020-2021 budget to provide funding for the construction of the Elbel Storm Drain and Overlay
Project.
COMMUNITY BENEFIT
The budget amendment allows the project to be completed sooner than originally identified in the SPAM 5-year Capital
Improvement Plan. It also provides a different funding source for the project than SPAM funding, allowing the SPAM
funding to continue to fund projects identified earlier in the 5-year plan. Construction of the project helps minimize existing
drainage issues on Elbel, which helps increase pavement longevity; provides a new driving surface; and provides a traffic
sign that improves pedestrian and vehicular safety at the Elbel/Westchester Intersection.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approval of Ordinance 21-T-23 on final reading authorizing the budget adjustment to provide construction funding for the
Elbel Storm Drain and Overlay project.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for the proposed construction would come from excess General Fund reserves realized by COVID-related
reimbursements and excess "Veterans Exception Funds" received.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 21-T-23 on final reading, providing construction funding for the Elbel Storm Drain
and Overlay project.
Attachments
Ordinance 21-T-23
ORDINANCE NO. 21-T-23
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS AUTHORIZING AN ADJUSTMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2021 BUDGET TO
PROVIDE FUNDING FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE ELBEL STORM DRAIN AND
OVERLAY PROJECT, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance 20-T-23, the City Council of Schertz, Texas, (the
“City”) adopted the budget for the City for the fiscal year 2020-2021 (the “Budget”), which
provides funding for the City’s operations throughout the 2020-2021 fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, the City needs to authorize a budget amount of $1,650,000 for the purpose of
construction and other associated expenses related to the Elbel Storm Drain and Overlay Project;
and
WHEREAS, City staff recommends that the City Council of the City adjust the Budget and
approve the ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City has determined that it is in the best interest of the
City to adjust the Budget and approve the budget transfer for the Elbel Storm Drain and Overlay
Project, as more fully set forth in this Ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SCHERTZ, TEXAS:
Section 1. The City shall transfer a budget of $1,650,000 from the General Fund Reserves
to the Elbel Storm Drain and Overlay Project.
Section 2. The recitals contained in the preamble hereof are hereby found to be true, and
such recitals are hereby made a part of this Ordinance for all purposes and are adopted as a part of
the judgment and findings of the Council.
Section 3. All ordinances and codes, or parts thereof, which are in conflict or inconsistent
with any provision of this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict, and the
provisions of this Ordinance shall be and remain controlling as to the matters resolved herein.
Section 4. This Ordinance shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of
the State of Texas and the United States of America.
Section 5. If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or
circumstance shall be held to be invalid, the remainder of this Ordinance and the application of
such provision to other persons and circumstances shall nevertheless be valid, and the City hereby
declares that this Ordinance would have been enacted without such invalid provision.
Section 6. It is officially found, determined, and declared that the meeting at which this
Ordinance is adopted was open to the public and public notice of the time, place, and subject matter
of the public business to be considered at such meeting, including this Ordinance, was given, all
as required by Chapter 551, as amended, Texas Government Code.
Section 7. This Ordinance shall be effective upon the date of final adoption hereof and any
publication required by law.
PASSED ON FIRST READING, the 25th day of May, 2021.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED ON SECOND READING, the 1st day of June,
2021.
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Secretary
(CITY SEAL)
Agenda No. 4.
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
City Council
Meeting:June 1, 2021
Department:Public Works
Subject:Resolution 21-R-47 - Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution by the City
Council of the City of Schertz, Texas approving the Schertz Seguin Local
Government Corporation (SSLGC) Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Water Rates and other
matters in connection therewith. (SSLGC Resolution #SSLGC R21-14)(C.
Kelm/S.Williams/V. Ruiz)
BACKGROUND
In order for the City’s corporate partner, the Schertz/Seguin Local Government Corporation (SSLGC) to
provide water at the lowest rate possible, SSLGC utilizes the services of Willdan Financial Services as
a rate consultant to evaluate and advance its 5-year rate model annually. This helps to keep rate
increases minimal and to keep SSLGC revenue appropriate for current and future operations.
For Fiscal Year 2021-22, the SSLGC Board is recommending, and has approved with SSLGC
Resolution SSLGC R21-14, no increase in the water rates.
Attached you will find SSLGC Resolution #SSLGC R21-14 and the FY2021-22 SSLGC Water Rates.
GOAL
To have the City of Schertz City Council approve the SSLGC FY2021-22 water rates.
COMMUNITY BENEFIT
The City of Schertz is a member of the Schertz/Seguin Local Government Corporation. It is through the
SSLGC that the City provides water to its residents and businesses. Approval of the water rates will
ensure that the citizens and businesses of Schertz will continue to receive this vital service.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff recommends approval of the Resolution adopting the SSLGC FY2021-22 water rates.
FISCAL IMPACT
The City of Schertz debt obligations to SSLGC are increasing as we continue to make bond payments
on the parallel pipeline and the Guadalupe County well field and treatment facility. Total City of
Schertz debt service payments to SSLGC total $3,913,110.00 for FY2021-22.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the SSLGC proposed water rates for FY 2021-22.
Staff recommends approval of the SSLGC proposed water rates for FY 2021-22.
Attachments
SSLGC Water Rates
SSLGC R21-14
Resolution No. 21-R-47
SSLGC WATER RATES FOR FY2021-2022
Effective October 1, 2021
SSLGC BOARD APPROVED: 04-15-2021
Date/Time Printed: 5/27/2021 9:11:11 AM
1. Water Rate for Schertz and Seguin
Operations and Maintenance $0.91
Water Leases $0.73
Rate per 1,000 gallons $1.64
*Schertz Annual Debt Service Payment $3,913,110
*Seguin Annual Debt Service Payment $2,161,834
2. Water Rate for Selma (Selma Contract #1) and Universal City
Operations and Maintenance $0.91
Water Leases $0.73
Transportation $0.38
Cities Distribution $0.19
Rate per 1,000 gallons $2.21
3. Water Rate for Springs Hill
Operations & Maintenance $0.91
Water Leases $0.73
Rate per 1,000 gallons $1.64
*Annual Debt Service Payment $ 282,721
4. Water Rate for Selma 2015 (Selma Contract #2)
Operations & Maintenance $0.91
Water Leases $0.73
Cities Distribution $0.19
Rate per 1,000 gallons $1.83
*Selma 2 Annual Debt Service Payment $ 148,667
SSLGC WATER RATES FOR FY2021-2022
Effective October 1, 2021
SSLGC BOARD APPROVED: 04-15-2021
Date/Time Printed: 5/27/2021 9:11:11 AM
5. Water Rate for SAWS – T1
Operations & Maintenance $0.91
Rate per 1,000 gallons $0.91
*SAWS (SSLGC) – T1 Annual Debt Svc Payment $ 724,625
*SAWS (2019 Bond) – T1 Annual Debt Svc Payment $1,390,974
Total SAWS T1 Debt Svc $2,115,599
6. Water Rate for SAWS – T2
Operations and Maintenance $0.91
Water Leases $0.73
Rate per 1,000 gallons $1.64
*SAWS – T2 Annual Debt Service Payment $ 219,504
Total Debt Service Payments $8,841,435
*Note: The monthly amounts may vary in order to accommodate the due dates of
the debt service payment schedule.
RESOLUTION NO. 21-R-47
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS APPROVING THE SCHERTZ/SEGUIN LOCAL GOVERNMENT
CORPORATION FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 WATER RATES, AND OTHER
MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
WHEREAS, the City of Schertz is a partner in and receives the majority of its potable
drinking water supply from a local government corporation known as the Schertz Seguin Local
Government Corporation (SSLGC); and
WHEREAS, the SSLGC is required to produce and follow an annual budget for each fiscal
year and revenue to conduct operations is a key piece of this annual budget; and
WHEREAS, the SSLGC has determined that no rate increase is required to meet operating
needs in FY 2021-22; and
WHEREAS, the City staff of the City of Schertz (the “City”) has recommended that the
City approve the proposed Schertz/Seguin Local Government Corporation Fiscal Year 2021-22
Water Rates as adopted by the SSLGC Board of Directors; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the City to
approve the rates to ensure that the citizens and businesses of Schertz continue to receive excellent
and vital water service.
THAT:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
Section 1. The City Council hereby authorizes the approval of the Schertz/Seguin Local
Corporation Fiscal Year 2021-22 Water Rates.
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 1st day of June, 2021.
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
Ralph Gutierrez, Mayor
ATTEST:
Brenda Dennis, City
Secretary (CITY SEAL)
Agenda No. 5.
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
City Council
Meeting:June 1, 2021
Department:City Secretary
Subject:Appointments/Reappointment and Resignations to the various City Boards, Commissions and
Committees – Consideration and/or action regarding appointments/reappointments
and resignations to The Board of Adjustment, Building and Standards
Commission, Economic Development Corporation Board, Capital Improvement
Advisory Committee (CIAC), Historical Preservation Committee, Library
Advisory Board, Planning & Zoning Commission, Parks & Recreation Advisory
Board and the Transportation Safety Advisory Commission. (Mayor/Council/B.
Dennis)
BACKGROUND
The Interview Committee for Boards, Commissions, and Committees was provided information
regarding the various Boards, Commissions and Committee reappointment needed as their terms
expired May 31, 2021. The Interview Committee was also provided various new applications to fill the
vacancies due to resignations.
The Interview Committee requests that Council approves the resignations of:
Mr. Benjamin McDaniel from the EDC Board of Directors
Mr. Mark Moody from the Transportation Safety Advisory Commission
Mr. Brandon Bristow from the Transportation Safety Advisory Commission
The members of the Interview Committee agreed to recommend to Council the following
re-appointments and appointments of the following individuals to the various Boards, Committees and
Commissions with a term expiration date of May 2023:
Board of Adjustment
Frank McElroy - Reappoint
Reginna Agee - Reappoint
Danielene Salas - Reappoint
Building and Standards Commission
Daniel Bourgeois - Reappoint
Shawn Moore - Reappoint to regular position
Glen Outlaw - Reappoint
Andrew Buratowski - move to Alternate #1 position
Capital Improvement Advisory Committee (CIAC)
Gordon Rae - Reappoint
Richard Braud - Reappoint
EDC Board of Directors
Roy Richard - Reappoint
Bryan Snowden - Reappoint
Mark Moody - Appoint
Historical Preservation Committee
Daniel Bourgeois - Reappoint
Pete Perez - Reappoint
Paul Ringenbach - Reappoint
Rosalyn Wise - Reappoint
Library Advisory Board
Patti Paulson - Reappoint
Kenneth Bauer - Reappoint
Margaret Riley - Reappoint
Ruth Tienor - Reappoint
Laura Wilson - Reappoint
Christine Bryan - Reappoint
Patti Dilworth - Reappoint
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Carolyn Yauger - Reappoint
Shawn Moore - Reappoint
Reginna Agee - Reappoint
Floy Simmons - Reappoint
Robert Sheridan - Reappoint
Planning and Zoning (P&Z)
Earl Platt - Reappoint
Richard Braud - Reappoint
Gordon Rae - Reappoint
Transportation Safety Advisory Commission (TSAC)
John Sullivan - Reappoint
William Bowers - Reappoint
Richard Dziewit - Reappoint
Tyler Heasley - Reappoint to Regular member
Ferrando Heyward - Appoint to Regular member
Michael Winter - Appoint to Alternate #1
The following boards currently have the following vacancies still open:
1. One (1) regular position on the Building and Standards Commission
2. One (2) regular positions on the Historical Preservation Committee
3. One (1) alternate position on the Transportation Safety Advisory Commission
GOAL
Re-populate/reappoint vacancies on various Boards, Commissions and Committees. Involving the City
of Schertz Citizens with their City.
COMMUNITY BENEFIT
Involving the City of Schertz Citizens with their City.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Based on the recommendations by the Interview Committee, Staff recommends Council approve the
Resignations, Appointments and Re-appointments as stated above.
FISCAL IMPACT
N/A
RECOMMENDATION
Based on the recommendations by the Interview Committee, Staff recommends Council approve the
Resignations, Re-appointments and Appointments as stated above.
Agenda No. 6.
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
City Council
Meeting:June 1, 2021
Department:Engineering
Subject:Resolution 21-R-49 - Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution by the
City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas authorizing a Professional Services
Contract with Fugro totaling no more than $140,000.00 for professional
engineering related services on the PCI Data Update Project. (B. James/K.
Woodlee/J. Nowak)
BACKGROUND
In 2016 the City undertook an effort to inspect all of the city streets to develop a Pavement Condition Index (PCI) score for
each street. The PCI scores were then used to develop the City’s Street Preservation and Maintenance (SPAM) program.
Work has progressed and some preservation and maintenance projects have been completed.
A given street’s PCI score, while a good tool to use for prioritizing pavement preservation projects, also represents a
“snapshot in time” of the street’s actual condition. Additional street inspections should be done at regular intervals to update
each street’s PCI scores. By routinely updating the PCI scores, the City can get a better understanding of the current, actual
conditions of a street to better prioritize pavement preservation efforts as time goes on. A typical PCI update interval for
most pavement preservation programs is four to five years. As a result, it is time to update the PCI scores in the City of
Schertz. Updating the PCI scores was including in the 5-year SPAM CIP that was previously reviewed and approved by
Council.
There are different ways to collect the pavement condition data to generate a PCI score for each street. The methods range
from manually inspecting each street and manually entering in data to create a new PCI score to fully automated data
collection. The benefits of fully automated data collection are time savings, reduction of data entry error potential, and the
removal of potential personal input/bias from the data versus manual data collection.
The proposed professional services contract provides for automated data collection for all of the City streets. The consultant
will use specialized vans with high-resolution cameras and other equipment to drive each traffic lane on each street in the
City. While driving each lane, the equipment collects data over the entire surface of the driving lane automatically. The
collected data is double-checked by technicians to verify its accuracy. The checked data can then be uploaded directly into
PAVER, the City’s pavement management software, generating new PCI scores for each street.
Additionally, the camera and some of the other equipment in the data collection van is also able to collect traffic sign data
while also collecting pavement data. The proposed contract also includes collection of the traffic sign data, which will help
Public Works quantify and track traffic signs throughout the city, assisting them with their sign maintenance efforts.
The PCI data collection services are fairly specialized and none of our on-call firms are currently able to provide them.
Normally, we would go through a specific Request For Qualifications (RFQ) process to identify and select a “most
qualified” firm to contract with for these services. However, Fugro was selected through the Texas SHARE Buy Board RFQ
process to provide these professional PCI data collection services across the state of Texas. By relying on this selection
process we were able to bypass having to do our own RFQ process and were able to negotiate a scope and fee proposal with
Fugro for these services.
GOAL
To obtain authorization from City Council to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Fugro to
provide professional engineering-related services for $117,480.00 and to authorize a not to exceed
amount of $140,000.00 for the PCI Data Update Project.
COMMUNITY BENEFIT
Updating the PCI scores for all the streets will allow staff to update the 5-year SPAM CIP using more
current data. The additional data also increases the accuracy of PAVER’s (the pavement management
software) pavement deterioration curves for the City’s streets. These curves can be used to help predict
streets future PCI scores to help “adjust” the PCI scores in between detailed data collection efforts.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approval of Resolution 21-R-49 authorizing a Professional Services Contract with Fugro for a not to exceed amount of
$140,000 for the PCI Data Update Project.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for the proposed increase for the construction contract is available from excess General Fund Reserves earmarked
for streets.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 21-R-49, authorizing a Professional Services Contract with Fugfro for a not to
exceed amount of $140,000 for the PCI Data Update Project.
Attachments
Resolution 21-R-49
Exhibit A (Fugro Contract)
RESOLUTION NO. 21-R-49
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SCHERTZ, TEXAS AUTHORIZING EXPEDITURES WITH FUGRO,
TOTALING NO MORE THAN $140,000.00 FOR PROFESSIONAL
ENGINEERING-RELATED SERVICES FOR THE PCI DATA
COLLECTION STUDY PROJECT, AND OTHER MATTERS IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH
WHEREAS, the City staff of the City of Schertz (the “City”) has determined that the City
requires professional services relating to pavement analysis services, specifically pavement
condition data collection and analysis to create new Pavement Condition Index (PCI) scores for
city streets; and
WHEREAS, Fugro was determined to be uniquely qualified to provide such services
under the Texas SHARE Buy Board RFQ process (RFQ #NCT-2016-14) for agencies in the
State of Texas; and
WHEREAS, Fugro is able to provide pavement analysis services state-wide under RFQ
#NCT-2016-14; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 252.022(a)(4), the City is not required to seek bids or
proposals with respect to a procurement for personal, professional, or planning purposes; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the City to
contract with Fugro pursuant to the Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “Agreement”)
for $117,480.00 and a not to exceed amount of $140,000.00.
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 Professional Services Agreement with Fugro in accordance with the Agreement in
substantially the form set forth on Exhibit A in the amount of $117,480.00 and authorize the City
Manager to execute and deliver the Agreement in a not to exceed amount of $140,000.00.
Section 2. The recitals contained in the preamble hereof are hereby found to be true,
and such recitals are hereby made a part of this Resolution for all purposes and are adopted as a
part of the judgment and findings of the City Council.
Section 3. All resolutions, or parts thereof, which are in conflict or inconsistent with
any provision of this Resolution are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict, and the
provisions of this Resolution shall be and remain controlling as to the matters resolved herein.
Section 4. This Resolution shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the
laws of the State of Texas and the United States of America.
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Section 5. If any provision of this Resolution or the application thereof to any person
or circumstance shall be held to be invalid, the remainder of this Resolution and the application
of such provision to other persons and circumstances shall nevertheless be valid, and the City
Council hereby declares that this Resolution would have been enacted without such invalid
provision.
Section 6. It is officially found, determined, and declared that the meeting at which
this Resolution is adopted was open to the public and public notice of the time, place, and subject
matter of the public business to be considered at such meeting, including this Resolution, was
given, all as required by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended.
Section 7. This Resolution shall be in force and effect from and after its final
passage, and it is so resolved.
PASSED AND ADOPTED, this 1st day of June, 2021.
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
Ralph Gutierrez, Mayor
ATTEST:
Brenda Dennis, City Secretary
(CITY SEAL)
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EXHIBIT A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
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CITY OF SCHERTZ
SERVICE AGREEMENT
THE STATE OF TEXAS §
§
GUADALUPE COUNTY §
This Service Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered by and between the City of Schertz,
Texas, (the “City”) a Texas municipality, and Fugro USA Land, Inc. (Fugro), (“Contractor”).
Section 1. Duration
This Agreement shall become effective upon the date of the final signature affixed hereto and shall
remain in effect until satisfactory completion of the Scope of Work unless terminated as
provided for in this Agreement.
Section 2. Scope of Work
(A)Contractor shall perform the Work as more particularly described in the Scope of Work
attached hereto as Exhibit “A”. The work as described in the Scope of Work constitutes
the “Project”.
(B)The Quality of Work provided under this Agreement shall be of the level of quality
performed by Contractors regularly rendering this type of service.
(C)The Contractor shall perform its Work for the Project in compliance with all statutory,
regulatory and contractual requirements now or hereafter in effect as may be applicable to
the rights and obligations set forth in the Agreement.
(D)The Contractor may rely upon the accuracy of reports and surveys provided to it by the City
except when defects should have been apparent to a reasonably competent Contractor or
when it has actual notice of any defects in the reports and surveys.
Section 3. Compensation
(A)The Contractor shall be paid in full upon completion of the project or in the manner set forth
in Exhibit “A” and as provided herein.
(B)Billing Period. The Contractor may submit an invoice for payment upon completion of the
described tasks. Subject to Chapter 2251, Texas Government Code (the “Prompt Payment
Act”), payment is due within thirty (30) days of the City’s receipt of the Contractor’s invoice.
Interest on overdue payments shall be calculated in accordance with the Prompt Payment
Act.
(C)Reimbursable Expenses. Any and all reimbursable expenses related to the Project shall be
included in the scope of Work (Exhibit A) and accounted for in the total contract amount.
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Section 4. Time of Completion
The prompt completion of the Work under the Scope of Work relates is critical to the City.
Unnecessary delays in providing Work under a Scope of Work shall be grounds for dismissal of
the Contractor and termination of this Agreement without any or further liability to the City other
than a prorated payment for necessary, timely, and conforming work done by Contractor prior to
the time of termination.
(A)Contract Times: Days
The Work is expected to be substantially completed within 270 calendar days after the
Notice to Proceed is given (“Substantial Completion”)
Section 5. Insurance
Before commencing work under this Agreement, Contractor shall obtain and maintain the liability
insurance provided for below throughout the term of the Project plus an additional two years.
Contractor shall provide evidence of such insurance to the City. Such documentation shall meet
the requirements noted in Exhibit B.
Contractor shall maintain the following limits and types of insurance:
Workers Compensation Insurance: Contractor shall carry and maintain during the term of this
Agreement, workers compensation and employers liability insurance meeting the requirements of
the State of Texas on all the Contractor’s employees carrying out the work involved in this
contract.
General Liability Insurance: Contractor shall carry and maintain during the term of this
Agreement, general liability insurance on a per occurrence basis with limits of liability not
less than $1,000,000 for each occurrence and for fire damage. For Bodily Injury and Property
Damage, coverage shall be no less than $1,000,000. As a minimum, coverage for Premises,
Operations, Products and Completed Operations shall be $2,000,000. This coverage shall
protect the public or any person from injury or property damages sustained by reason of the
Contractor or its employees carrying out the work involved in this Agreement. The general
aggregate shall be no less than $2,000,000.
Automobile Liability Insurance: Contractor shall carry and maintain during the term of this
Agreement, automobile liability insurance with either a combined limit of at least $1,000,000
per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage or split limits of at least $1,000,000 for
bodily injury per person per occurrence and $1,000,000 for property damage per occurrence.
Coverage shall include all owned, hired, and non-owned motor vehicles used in the
performance of this contract by the Contractor or its employees.
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Subcontractor: In the case of any work sublet, the Contractor shall require subcontractor and
independent contractors working under the direction of either the Contractor or a subcontractor to
carry and maintain the same workers compensation and liability insurance required of the
Contractor.
Qualifying Insurance: The insurance required by this Agreement shall be written by non-assessable
insurance company licensed to do business in the State of Texas and currently rated "B+" or
better by the A.M. Best Companies. All policies shall be written on a “per occurrence basis”
and not a “claims made” form.
Evidence of such insurance shall be attached as Exhibit “C”.
Failure of Certificate Holder to demand a certificate or other evidence of full compliance with
these insurance requirements or failure of Certificate Holder to identify a deficiency from evidence
that is provided will not be construed as a waiver of Insured’s obligation to maintain such insurance.
Section 6. Miscellaneous Provisions
(A)Subletting. The Contractor shall not sublet or transfer any portion of the work under this
Agreement or any Scope of Work issued pursuant to this Agreement unless specifically
approved in writing by the City, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
Subcontractors shall comply with all provisions of this Agreement and the applicable Scope
of Work. The approval or acquiescence of the City in the subletting of any work shall not
relieve the Contractor of any responsibility for work done by such subcontractor.
(B)Compliance with Laws. The Contractor shall comply with all federal, state and local
laws, statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations, and the orders and decrees of any
courts, administrative, or regulatory bodies in any matter affecting the performance
of this Agreement, including, without limitation, worker’s compensation laws,
minimum and maximum salary and wage statutes and regulations, and licensing laws and
regulations. When required, the Contractor shall furnish the City with satisfactory proof of
compliance.
(C)Independent Contractor. Contractor acknowledges that Contractor is an
independent contractor of the City and is not an employee, agent, official or
representative of the City. Contractor shall not represent, either expressly or through
implication, that Contractor is an employee, agent, official or representative of the City.
Income taxes, self-employment taxes, social security taxes and the like are the sole
responsibility of the Contractor.
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(D)Non-Collusion. Contractor represents and warrants that Contractor has not given, made,
promised or paid, nor offered to give, make, promise or pay any gift, bonus, commission,
money or other consideration to any person as an inducement to or in order to obtain the work
to be provided to the City under this Agreement. Contractor further agrees that Contractor
shall not accept any gift, bonus, commission, money, or other consideration from any person
(other than from the City pursuant to this Agreement) for any of the Work performed by
Contractor under or related to this Agreement. If any such gift, bonus, commission, money,
or other consideration is received by or offered to Contractor, Contractor shall immediately
report that fact to the City and, at the sole option of the City, the City may elect to accept the
consideration for itself or to take the value of such consideration as a credit against the
compensation otherwise owing to Contractor under or pursuant to this Agreement.
(E)Force Majeure. If the performance of any covenant or obligation to be performed hereunder
by any party is delayed as a result of circumstances which are beyond the reasonable control
of such party (which circumstances may include, without limitation, pending litigation, acts
of God, war, acts of civil disobedience, fire or other casualty, shortage of materials, adverse
weather conditions [such as, by way of illustration and not of limitation, severe rain storms or
below freezing temperatures, or tornados] labor action, strikes or similar acts, moratoriums or
regulations or actions by governmental authorities), the time for such performance shall be
extended by the amount of time of such delay, but no longer than the amount of time
reasonably occasioned by the delay. The party claiming delay of performance as a result of
any of the foregoing force majeure events shall deliver written notice of the commencement
of any such delay resulting from such force majeure event not later than seven (7) days after
the claiming party becomes aware of the same, and if the claiming party fails to so notify the
other party of the occurrence of a force majeure event causing such delay and the other party
shall not otherwise be aware of such force majeure event, the claiming party shall not be
entitled to avail itself of the provisions for the extension of performance contained in this
subsection.
(F)Conflict of Terms.
Scope of work:
In the case of any conflicts between the terms of this Agreement within the Scope of Work,
this Agreement shall govern. The Scope of Work is intended to detail the technical scope of
Work, fee schedule, and contract time only and shall not dictate Agreement terms.
Other Agreements between parties:
In the case of any conflicts between the terms of this Agreement and wording contained within
any other attachment, amendment, and agreement executed between the parties in conjunction
with this Agreement, this Agreement shall govern.
(G)Non-Boycott of Israel. Pursuant to Section 2270.002 of the Texas Government Code,
Contractor certifies that either (i) it meets an exemption criterion under Section 2270.002; or
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(ii) it does not boycott Israel and will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract
resulting from this solicitation. Contractor shall state any facts that make it exempt from the
boycott certification as an attachment to this agreement.
Relevant definitions from the bill:
"Company" means a for-profit sole proprietorship, organization, association, corporation,
partnership, joint venture, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, or limited liability
company, including a wholly owned subsidiary, majority-owned subsidiary, parent company,
or affiliate of those entities or business associations that exists to make a profit.
"Boycott Israel" means refusing to deal with, terminating business activities with, or otherwise
taking any action that is intended to penalize, inflict economic harm on, or limit commercial
relations specifically with Israel, or with a person or entity doing business in Israel or in an
Israeli-controlled territory, but does not include an action made for ordinary business
purposes.
(H)Access to Premises. Authorized representatives of the Contractor will be allowed access to
the facilities on City premises at reasonable times to perform the obligations of the Contractor
regarding such facilities. Contractor shall adhere to all City rules, regulations, and guidelines
while on City property. It is expressly understood that the City may limit or restrict the right
of access herein granted in any manner considered necessary (e.g., national security, public
safety).
Section 7. Termination
(A)This Agreement may be terminated:
(1) By the mutual agreement and consent of both Contractor and City;
(2)By either party, upon the failure of the other party to fulfill its obligations as set forth
in either this Agreement or a Scope of Work issued under this Agreement;
(3)By the City, immediately upon notice in writing to the Contractor, as consequence of
the failure of Contractor to perform the Work contemplated by this Agreement in a
timely or satisfactory manner;
(4)By the City, at will and without cause upon not less than five (5) days written notice
to the Contractor.
(B)If the City terminates this Agreement pursuant to subsection 7(A)(2) or (3), above, the
Contractor shall not be entitled to any fees or reimbursable expenses other than the fees and
reimbursable expenses then due and payable as of the time of termination and only then for
those Work that have been timely and adequately performed by the Contractor considering
the actual costs incurred by the Contractor in performing work to date of termination, the
value of the work that is nonetheless usable to the City, the cost to the City of employing
another Contractor to complete the work required and the time required to do so, and other
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factors that affect the value to the City of the work performed at time of termination. In the
event of termination not the fault of the Contractor, the Contractor shall be compensated for
all basic, special, and additional Work actually performed prior to termination, together with
any reimbursable expenses then due.
Section 8. Indemnification
CONTRACTOR AGREES TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS AND ALL OF ITS
PRESENT, FUTURE AND FORMER AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, OFFICIALS AND REPRESENTATIVES
HARMLESS IN THEIR OFFICIAL, INDIVIDUAL AND REPRESENTATIVE CAPACITIES FROM ANY AND
ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, CAUSES OF ACTION, JUDGMENTS, LIENS AND EXPENSES (INCLUDING
ATTORNEY'S FEES, WHETHER CONTRACTUAL OR STATUTORY), COSTS AND DAMAGES (WHETHER
COMMON LAW OR STATUTORY), COSTS AND DAMAGES (WHETHER COMMON LAW OR
STATUTORY, AND WHETHER ACTUAL, PUNITIVE, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL), OF ANY
CONCEIVABLE CHARACTER, FOR INJURIES TO PERSONS (INCLUDING DEATH) OR TO PROPERTY
(BOTH REAL AND PERSONAL) CREATED BY, ARISING FROM OR IN ANY MANNER RELATING TO THE
WORK OR GOODS PERFORMED OR PROVIDED BY CONTRACTOR – EXPRESSLY INCLUDING THOSE
ARISING THROUGH STRICT LIABILITY OR UNDER THE CONSTITUTIONS OF THE UNITED STATES.
Section 9. Notices
Any notice required or desired to be given from one party to the other party to this Agreement
shall be in writing and shall be given and shall be deemed to have been served and received
(whether actually received or not) if (i) delivered in person to the address set forth below; (ii)
deposited in an official depository under the regular care and custody of the United States Postal
Service located within the confines of the United States of America and sent by certified mail,
return receipt requested, and addressed to such party at the address hereinafter specified; or (iii)
delivered to such party by courier receipted delivery. Either party may designate another address
within the confines of the continental United States of America for notice, but until written notice
of such change is actually received by the other party, the last address of such party designated for
notice shall remain such party's address for notice.
Section 10. No Assignment
Neither party shall have the right to assign that party's interest in this Agreement without the prior
written consent of the other party.
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Section 11. Severability
If any term or provision of this Agreement is held to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable, the
legality, validity or enforceability of the remaining terms or provisions of this Agreement shall not
be affected thereby, and in lieu of each such illegal, invalid or unenforceable term or provision,
there shall be added automatically to this Agreement a legal, valid or enforceable term or provision
as similar as possible to the term or provision declared illegal, invalid or unenforceable.
Section 12. Waiver
Either City or the Contractor shall have the right to waive any requirement contained in this
Agreement that is intended for the waiving party's benefit, but, except as otherwise provided
herein, such waiver shall be effective only if in writing executed by the party for whose benefit
such requirement is intended. No waiver of any breach or violation of any term of this Agreement
shall be deemed or construed to constitute a waiver of any other breach or violation, whether
concurrent or subsequent, and whether of the same or of a different type of breach or violation.
Section 13. Governing Law; Venue
This Agreement and all of the transactions contemplated herein shall be governed by and construed
in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. The provisions and obligations of this
Agreement are performable in Guadalupe County, Texas such that exclusive venue for any action
arising out of this Agreement shall be in Guadalupe County, Texas.
Section 14. Paragraph Headings; Construction
The paragraph headings contained in this Agreement are for convenience only and shall in no way
enlarge or limit the scope or meaning of the various and several paragraphs hereof. Both parties
have participated in the negotiation and preparation of this Agreement and this Agreement shall
not be construed either more or less strongly against or for either party.
Section 15. Binding Effect
Except as limited herein, the terms and provisions of this Agreement shall be binding upon and
inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, devisees, personal and legal
representatives, successors and assigns.
Section 16. Gender
Within this Agreement, words of any gender shall be held and construed to include any other
gender, and words in the singular number shall be held and construed to include the plural, unless
the context otherwise requires.
Section 17. Counterparts
This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an
original, and all of which shall constitute but one and the same instrument.
Section 18. Exhibits & Attachments
All exhibits and attachments to this Agreement are incorporated herein by reference for all
purposes wherever reference is made to the same.
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Section 19. Entire Agreement
It is understood and agreed that this Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties
and supersedes any and all prior agreements, arrangements or understandings between the parties
relating to the subject matter. No oral understandings, statements, promises or inducements
contrary to the terms of this Agreement exist. This Agreement cannot be changed or terminated
orally.
Section 20. Relationship of Parties
Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be deemed or construed by the parties hereto or by any
third party to create the relationship of principal and agent or of partnership or of joint venture or
of any association whatsoever between the parties, it being expressly understood and agreed that
no provision contained in this Agreement nor any act or acts of the parties hereto shall be deemed
to create any relationship between the parties other than the relationship of independent parties
contracting with each other solely for the purpose of effecting the provisions of this Agreement.
Section 21. Right To Audit
City shall have the right to examine and audit the books and records of Contractor with regards to
the work described in Exhibit A, or any subsequent changes, at any reasonable time. Such books
and records will be maintained in accordance with generally accepted principles of accounting and
will be adequate to enable determination of: (1) the substantiation and accuracy of any payments
required to be made under this Agreement; and (2) compliance with the provisions of this
Agreement.
Section 22. Dispute Resolution
In accordance with the provisions of Subchapter I, Chapter 271, TEX. LOCAL GOV’T CODE, the
parties agree that, prior to instituting any lawsuit or other proceeding arising from a dispute under
this agreement, the parties will first attempt to resolve the dispute by taking the following steps:
(1) A written notice substantially describing the nature of the dispute shall be delivered by the
dissatisfied party to the other party, which notice shall request a written response to be delivered
to the dissatisfied party not less than 5 days after receipt of the notice of dispute. (2) If the response
does not reasonably resolve the dispute, in the opinion of the dissatisfied party, the dissatisfied
party shall give notice to that effect to the other party whereupon each party shall appoint a person
having authority over the activities of the respective parties who shall promptly meet, in person,
in an effort to resolve the dispute. (3) If those persons cannot or do not resolve the dispute, then
the parties shall each appoint a person from the highest tier of managerial responsibility within
each respective party, who shall then promptly meet, in person, in an effort to resolve the dispute.
Section 23. Disclosure of Business Relationships/Affiliations; Conflict of Interest
Questionnaire
Contractor represents that it is in compliance with the applicable filing and disclosure requirements
of Chapter 176 of the Texas Local Government Code.
Certificate of Interested Parties
Effective January 1, 2016, pursuant to House Bill 1295 passed by the 84th Texas Legislature
(Section 2252.908, Texas Government Code, as amended) and formal rules released by the Texas
Ethics Commission (TEC), all contracts with private business entities requiring approval by the
Schertz City Council will require the on-line completion of Form 1295 "Certificate of Interested
Parties." Form 1295 is also required for any and all contract amendments, extensions or renewals.
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Contractors are required to complete and file electronically with the Texas Ethics Commission
using the online filing application.
Please visit the State of Texas Ethics Commission website,
https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/whatsnew/elf_info_form1295.htm and
https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/tec/1295-Info.htm for more information.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT COMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONSULT YOUR
OWN LEGAL COUNSEL. COMPLIANCE IS THE INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY OF
EACH PERSON OR AGENT OF A PERSON WHO IS SUBJECT TO THE FILING
REQUIREMENT. AN OFFENSE UNDER CHAPTER 176 IS A CLASS C MISDEMEANOR.
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EXECUTED on this the day of , 20__.
CITY: CONTRACTOR:
By: By:
Name: Dr. Mark Browne Name: Sirous Alavi, Ph.D., P.E., PTOE
Title: City Manager Title: Manager, Pavement Engineering
ADDRESS FOR NOTICE:
CITY: CONTRACTOR:
City of Schertz
Attn: Dr. Mark Brown, City Manager
1400 Schertz Parkway
Schertz, Texas 78154
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Exhibit “A”
SCOPE OF WORK
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all equipment, materials, and personnel necessary
to complete the following minimum requirements. The scope of work is described in
Section B of the enclosed Fugro proposal, dated May 24, 2021.
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Exhibit “B”
REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL INSURANCE DOCUMENTS
The Contractor shall comply with each and every condition contained herein. The Contractor shall provide and maintain the
minimum insurance coverage set forth below during the term of its agreement with the City. Any Subcontractor(s) hired by
the Contractor shall maintain insurance coverage equal to that required of the Contractor. It is the responsibility of the
Contractor to assure compliance with this provision. The City of Schertz accepts no responsibility arising from the conduct,
or lack of conduct, of the Subcontractor.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION OF INSURANCE DOCUMENT
With reference to the foregoing insurance requirements, Contractor shall specifically endorse applicable insurance policies
as follows:
1. The City of Schertz shall be named as an additional insured with respect to General Liability and Automobile
Liability on a separate endorsement.
2. A waiver of subrogation in favor of The City of Schertz shall be contained in the Workers Compensation and all
liability policies and must be provided on a separate endorsement.
3. All insurance policies shall be endorsed to the effect that The City of Schertz will receive at least thirty (30) days
written notice prior to cancellation or non-renewal of the insurance.
4. All insurance policies, which name The City of Schertz as an additional insured, must be endorsed to read as primary
and non-contributory coverage regardless of the application of other insurance.
5. Chapter 1811 of the Texas Insurance Code, Senate Bill 425 82(R) of 2011, states that the above endorsements
cannot be on the certificate of insurance. Separate endorsements must be provided for each of the above.
6. All insurance policies shall be endorsed to require the insurer to immediately notify The City of Schertz of any
material change in the insurance coverage.
7. All liability policies shall contain no cross liability exclusions or insured versus insured restrictions.
8. Required limits may be satisfied by any combination of primary and umbrella liability insurances.
9. Contractor may maintain reasonable and customary deductibles, subject to approval by The City of Schertz.
10. Insurance must be purchased from insurers having a minimum AmBest rating of B+.
11. All insurance must be written on forms filed with and approved by the Texas Department of Insurance. (ACORD
25 2010/05). Coverage must be written on an occurrence form.
12. Contractual Liability must be maintained covering the Contractors obligations contained in the contract. Certificates
of Insurance shall be prepared and executed by the insurance company or its authorized agent and shall contain
provisions representing and warranting all endorsements and insurance coverages according to requirements and
instructions contained herein.
13. Upon request, Contractor shall furnish The City of Schertz with certified copies of all insurance policies.
14. A valid certificate of insurance verifying each of the coverages required above shall be issued directly to the City
of Schertz within ten (10) business days after contract award and prior to starting any work by the successful
Contractor’s insurance agent of record or insurance company. Also, prior to the start of any work and at the same
time that the Certificate of Insurance is issued and sent to the City of Schertz, all required endorsements identified
in sections A, B, C and D, above shall be sent to the City of Schertz. The certificate of insurance and endorsements
shall be sent to:
City of Schertz emailed to: purchasing@schertz.com
Purchasing Department Faxed to: 210-619-1169
1400 Schertz Parkway
Schertz, TX 78154
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(Instructions for completing and submitting a certificate to the City of Schertz)
Complete the certificate of insurance with the information listed below:
A) Certificate of Insurance date
B) Producer (Insurance Agency) Information – complete name, address, telephone information, & email address.
C) Insured’s (Insurance Policy Holder) Information – complete name & address information
D) Insurer (name/names of insurance company) **(Remember the city requires all insurance companies to be
Authorized to do business in the State of Texas be rated by A.M. Best with a rating of B+ (or better) Class VI (or
higher) or otherwise be acceptable to the City if not rated by A.M. Best)
E) NAIC # (National Association of Insurance Commissioners, a # that is assigned by the State to all insurance
companies)
F) Insurer letter represents which insurance company provides which type of coverage from D
G) General Liability Insurance Policy – must have an (x) in box. Also, “Occurrence” type policy – must have an (x) in
the box (occurrence policy preferred but claims made policy can be accepted with special approval)
H) This section shall be filled in with “Y” for yes under Additional Insured for all coverages, except for Contractor
Liability and Workers’ Compensation. There shall also be a “Y” for yes under all coverages for subrogation waived.
I) Automobile Liability Insurance – must be checked for Any Auto, All Owned Autos, Hired Autos
J) Umbrella Coverage – must be checked in this section and by occurrence whenever it is required by written contract
and in accordance with the contract value.
K) Worker’s Compensation and Employers Liability Insurance – information must be completed in this section of the
certificate of insurance form (if applicable).
L) Builder’s Risk Policy – for construction projects as designated by the City of Schertz.
Professional Liability Coverage – for professional services if required by the City of Schertz.
M) Insurance Policy #’s
N) Insurance policy effective dates (always check for current dates)
O) Insurance Policy limits (See Insurance Requirements Checklist)
P) This section is to list projects, dates of projects, or location of project. Endorsements to the insurance policy(ies)
must be provided separately and not in this section. The following endorsements are required by the City of Schertz.
(1) Adding the City of Schertz as an additional insured. The “additional insured” endorsement is not required for
professional liability and workers compensation insurance; and
(2) Waiver of Subrogation
(3) Primary and Non-Contributory
(4) Cancellation Notice
Q) City of Schertz’s name and address information must be listed in this section
R) Notice of cancellation, non-renewal, or material change to the insurance policy(ies) must be provided to the City of
Schertz in accordance with a cancellation notice endorsement to the policy and/or per the policy provisions based
on the endorsement adding the city as an additional insured. (Sec. 1811.155, Tex. Ins. Code)
S) The certificate must be signed by the Authorized Agent in this section of the certificate form.
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_____ Service Agreement
Exhibit “C”
EVIDENCE OF INSURANCE
PCI Data Update
Proposal No. 178949 | May 24, 2021
City of Schertz, Texas
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FUGRO 8613 Cross Park Drive Austin, Texas 78754 T +1 512 977 1800 May 24, 2021 Mr. John Nowak, P.E. City of Schertz 1400 Schertz Parkway Schertz, Texas 78154 Dear Mr. Nowak, Fugro USA Land, Inc. is pleased to submit this proposal to perform pavement condition survey and pavement management services for the City of Schertz (City) as a member listed on the North Texas SHARE Buy Board for Pavement Analysis Services (RFQ #NCT-2016-14). Fugro’s project team has the experience and resources necessary to deliver projects on time and to the quality standards expected by the City of Schertz. We have had the privilege of providing
pavement engineering & management services within the State of Texas, including NCTCOG
participating agencies for over 20 years. Based on our experience with other similarly sized
projects, we have put together this proposal to provide an overview of our related services, our
team’s qualifications as well as our proposed scope of work, schedule, and fee.
Please do not hesitate to contact me by phone at 949.536.5175 or email at salavi@fugro.com if
you have questions or need additional information.
Sincerely,
Fugro USA Land, Inc.
Sirous Alavi, Ph.D., P.E., PTOE Manager, Pavement Engineering & Infrastructure Management
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Table of Contents
Description of Fugro Capabilities 1
A.1: Introduction to Fugro 1
A.1.1: Pavement Management System (PMS) Services 1
A.1.2: Training 1
A.1.3: Pavement and Asset Data Collection and Processing 2
Scope of Work 6
B.1: Kick-off Meeting and Data Needs 7
B.2: Right-of-Way (ROW) and Pavement Images 7
B.3: Pavement Data Collection and Processing 8
B.4: Pavement Management Data Reporting 8
B.5: Roadway Asset Data Processing & Reporting 8
Project Schedule 9
Project Fee 10
City Standard Contract 12
List of Figures
Figure 1: The Automatic Road Analyzer (ARAN) 2
Figure 2: Vision Screenshot 3
Figure 3: HD Camera View 5
Figure 4: Surveyor Software Screenshot 5
Figure 5: iVision Screenshot 6
Figure 6: Project Schedule 9
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Description of Fugro Capabilities
A.1: Introduction to Fugro
Fugro has over 45 years of experience with pavement and roadway asset data collection. Fugro provides services for all aspects of pavement management and evaluation, planning and oversight, developing maintenance and rehabilitation strategies, and optimizing network conditions within available budgets. Our services deliver value by accurately diagnosing, and prioritizing maintenance and rehabilitation activities. Nearly 50% of State DOTs and numerous federal and municipal agencies rely on our automated data collection technology for their roadway asset management needs, and we have approximately a quarter of a million miles presently under contract for data collection and analysis services. Fugro has collected and processed more than 3,000,000 miles of pavement data collection in North America in the past few decades. Fugro’s data collection and analysis services are described in the following subsections.
A.1.1: Pavement Management System (PMS) Services
Fugro is experienced with a variety of pavement management software packages such as Cartegraph, StreetSaver, AgileAssets, Deighton dTIMS and PAVER. Our experience with these software packages includes developing condition listings, condition maps, work plans, budget optimization, and maintenance and rehabilitation alternatives for agencies.
Fugro can provide tailored pavement management solutions to clients based upon their specific
requirements. Fugro has provided pavement management services for all different sized agencies
with a wide variety of needs:
◼ Data migration from legacy systems
◼ Loading of Pavement Management Data
◼ Pavement Management Implementation
◼ Pavement Management Update
◼ Geographic Information System services
◼ Work plans, budget analysis, and network condition reporting
◼ Performance Modelling
◼ Computer Hardware and PMS/Asset Software
◼ Presentations to City Councils
A.1.2: Training
Fugro’s certified professionals have years of experience providing clients and engineering professionals with a variety of training and continuing education courses pertaining to pavement design, materials, pavement management, and pavement preservation.
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A.1.3: Pavement and Asset Data Collection and Processing
Fugro’s Automatic Road Analyzer (ARAN), as shown in Figure 1 is the world’s most reliable and trusted fully integrated pavement surveying vehicle. Today's sixth generation ARAN technology collects more miles per day than any other platform. Each ARAN has the ability to collect and measure all the necessary data types in a single pass at posted speeds. Its modular design enables us to quickly configure any ARAN vehicle in our fleet to fit the client’s needs. Operators are trained in the use of the ARAN’s quality assurance systems in order to quickly identify errors that may impact the integrity of collected data. In addition, each day, a data subset is uploaded and examined by Fugro’s project manager and data analysis department.
Figure 1: The Automatic Road Analyzer (ARAN)
Fugro’s ARAN data collection vehicle offers the ability to collect the following data types
automatically and synchronously:
◼ Roadway geometry (POS LV)
◼ Linear reference data with the use of a Distance Measurement Instrument (DMI)
◼ Geo-referenced data with the use of an inertial aided Global Positioning System (GPS)
◼ Right of Way (ROW) and pavement digital images
◼ Surface distresses rated from the pavement images
◼ Transverse profile and rutting
◼ Longitudinal profile and roughness, measured as International Roughness Index (IRI)
◼ Roadway assets (e.g., sidewalk, signs, ramps, curbs and gutters) extracted from ROW images
◼ Texture data, mean profile depth (MPD) from our laser-based system
◼ LiDAR
◼ Ground Penetrating Radar
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A.1.3.1: Positioning
The ARAN is equipped with a Distance Measuring Instrument (DMI) that measures chainage and linear distance travelled, and a Global Positioning System (GPS). However, if satellite signal is lost, the ARAN’s Inertial Reference System (POS LV) will fill in the gaps. POS LV is a state-of-the-art inertial aided navigation system that provides precise roll, pitch, heading, velocity, and position information to other onboard subsystems.
A.1.3.2: Pavement Imaging
The pavement surface condition will be documented by the equipment as a series of high-
definition images. Planar-view digital images (JPEG format) are recorded to removable hard drives
for 100% of the width (up to 14 feet) and length of the travelled lane. The high-definition images
clearly show the types of distresses encountered along the road.
A.1.3.3: Surface Distress
Automated distress data collection will be performed in accordance with ASTM D6433 Standard Practice for Roads and Parking lots Pavement Condition Index Surveys using Fugro’s Vision software. Vision facilitates the entire data processing workflow from the ARAN to the final deliverable formats including key modules for Data Upload, Linear Referencing/ Segmentation, Video Quality Analysis, Sensor Data Quality Analysis and Pavement Distress, and Report Generation. The Report Generator wizard of Vision facilitates the creation of custom reports for data upload to Pavement Management System (PMS) or Asset Management System (AMS) applications. Figure 2 provides a screenshot of Fugro’s Vision software.
Figure 2: Vision Screenshot
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Digital pavement images collected by the ARAN serve as input to the distress rating process. Right-of-Way (ROW) images (forward-view) are also used to enhance distress-rating accuracy. Each distress can be identified in terms of location, severity, exact dimensions, and other characteristics. This level of detail can provide benefits during planning, performing maintenance, and detailed pavement design. It is also possible to greatly expand the types of distresses monitored for only a minor increase in effort. This detailed categorization can be used to provide more accurate predictions of future conditions and enhance recommendations for preventative maintenance strategies.
A.1.3.4: Rutting
Transverse profile and rutting data are collected and measured according to client specifications.
The Laser XVP produces excellent results on all pavement surfaces. Fugro’s Vision software is used
for the review and plotting of transverse profile raw data or data corrected as a result of inputs
for vehicle roll. Furthermore, the software can recalculate rut depth using the straight-edge
method and detect and measure edge drop-off from stored raw transverse profiles. Edge drop-
off can be a critical safety factor for high-speed roadways that have unpaved or soft shoulders.
Rutting will also be categorized based on severity levels and can be uploaded into the pavement
management system. Pavement rutting can either be included in the Pavement Condition Index
(PCI) Score or reported as its own index. Rut measurements will be in accordance with AASHTO R 48.
A.1.3.5: Pavement Roughness Data
The ARAN’s Profiler subsystem provides longitudinal profile measurements that will be collected
in both wheel paths and used to calculate International Roughness Index (IRI). The Laser SDP is a
non-contact Class 1 inertial profiler that uses lasers and accelerometers mounted over each wheel
path to determine pavement profile in real-time.
A.1.3.6: Digital Right-of-Way (ROW) Images
The ARAN will be equipped with 3 Sensor cameras offering a high 1920 x 1080 image resolution, a standard angle lens (63⁰), and a free-running frame rate of 60 frames per second (fps). The additional advantage of using 3 Sensor cameras is the increased color density of images. Figure 3 provides an example of the ROW image collected by Fugro’s ARAN.
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Figure 3: HD Camera View
A.1.3.7: Roadway Asset Data Collection and Processing
The calibrated, geo-referenced HD ROW images can be used in combination with our Surveyor
software (Figure 4) for asset extraction and inventory. The combination of the forward-facing ROW
images and Fugro’s Surveyor software can be used for the initial assessment of asset inventories
for assets such as sidewalks, sidewalk ramps, and sign inventories. Field assessment crews will only be deployed if additional condition assessment is required, saving both time and money.
Figure 4: Surveyor Software Screenshot
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A.1.3.8: iVision Hosting Service
The City will receive the managed hosting services from Fugro for all of the collected roadway data and images. This will be completely free of charge for one year for up to 5 users. iVision is Fugro’s web-based software that requires only a web browser with internet connectivity (see Figure 5). iVision allows client staff to view ROW digital images, pavement images, and a choice of collected pavement management and condition data over the internet. All of the client’s data can be displayed in maps, charts, and tables. With just a few clicks, iVision can present information in the way that best suits the City’s needs.
Figure 5: iVision Screenshot
Scope of Work
Fugro will provide all the necessary resources required to perform the professional pavement
management services proposed for this project including:
◼ Automatic and continuous measurement of pavement cracking, texture, rutting (both wheel
path ruts), digital images, and dual-wheel path roughness data according to International
Roughness Index (IRI) standards.
◼ Calculation of PCI for each surveyed road segment.
◼ Delivery of PCI data in a format compatible with the City’s Geographic Information System
(GIS) database.
◼ Inclusion of any newly constructed street to the City’s PAVER system with GIS updates.
◼ Pavement management data reporting including a detailed description of current network condition results.
◼ Asset inventory data reporting with available attributes of signs.
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Based on the GIS shapefile received from the City, there are approximately 147 centerline miles of roadways. City’s PAVER database has approximately 193 PAVER section miles. The draft RFP from the City, dated February 20, 2020, states that the City’s public street system consists of 171 centerline miles (348 lane miles). Fugro will collect pavement data along one lane for each local and residential street and one lane in each direction for each collector and arterial street. We are assuming that 348 test miles of pavement distress data will be collected for this project. This assumption can be modified based on further discussions with the City.
B.1: Kick-off Meeting and Data Needs
Fugro will schedule a project kick-off meeting with City staff to confirm that all aspects of the
project align with the City’s goals. We will begin by reviewing the project approach, methods, and
tasks. Any gaps that are identified in the project approach will be resolved prior to commencing
the pavement management assessment. The final deliverables of the project will then be
discussed. In addition, we will verify the format in which the final deliverables will be provided to
the City. We will provide a data dictionary to the City that describes all datasets that will be
collected and delivered to ensure that all data needs are met. The project schedule will be
reviewed to ensure that all deadlines meet the goals of the City, and Fugro will adhere to the
project schedule upon approval by the City.
Another critical topic that will be discussed during the project kick-off meeting is existing sources
of data that will be required for project completion. We understand that the City will provide us a
street centerline inventory file of all roadways (i.e., a GIS shapefile) to be included in the pavement
management assessment. This centerline file will be important for efficient data collection and processing activities as well as for linking pavement management results back to the City’s current systems and processes. We will also discuss our communication plan during the project kick-off meeting. It is our goal to provide monthly updates to the City regarding the progress of the project as well as meetings with our project manager as requested by the City. Weekly updates will be provided during data collection to ensure the City is aware of activities on their streets. Fugro anticipates meeting with City staff at the following milestones:
◼ Kick-off meeting
◼ Vehicle Visit
◼ Review of Work Plan
◼ Discussion of Draft Final Report
◼ Presentation of Final Report to City Project Team (if requested)
B.2: Right-of-Way (ROW) and Pavement Images
ROW and pavement images will be collected for each lane surveyed using the ARAN. ROW images will be collected at an interval of 25 feet, and pavement images will be collected continuously along the surveyed lane. All images will be delivered to the City electronically. Images will also
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be available to the City for one year via Fugro’s Web based iVision viewing software with five (5) user licenses. After one year, licenses can be renewed annually for additional fees. After the first year, the fee is approximately $1,500 a year for the City’s network size.
B.3: Pavement Data Collection and Processing
For each surveyed lane, Fugro will document the street name, segment ID, segment length, pavement width, inspection date, pavement type, etc. Pavement images will be utilized to rate the distresses observed for each road. Pavement ride quality and rutting will be collected as part of the automated data collection using ARAN. Fugro will make reasonable effort in the field to maximize the collection of valid PCI and IRI data. Recollection will not be performed for pavement
sections with invalidated PCI or IRI data for reasons such as ongoing construction, gated
communities, or slow travel speeds (i.e., speeds below 15 mph impacting IRI values).
B.4: Pavement Management Data Reporting
Fugro will utilize the PAVER pavement management software licensed to Fugro to calculate the pavement condition index (PCI) for each pavement sections. PCI is calculated based on the type, severity, and extent of surface distresses to provide a factual presentation of the overall network condition. PCI uses a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 represents a completely failed pavement and 100 represents a pavement in perfect condition. By assigning a PCI score to each pavement section, the City will be able to objectively compare the condition of the roads across the City’s network. Fugro will develop a comprehensive report that summarizes all project activities and project results including an updated PAVER database with current PCI scores. The scope of the work does not include any additional pavement management services and rehabilitation recommendations.
B.5: Roadway Asset Data Processing & Reporting
Fugro will use the ROW images collected by Fugro’s ARAN in conjunction with our Surveyor
software to extract and report the asset data requested by the City specifically for signs. Fugro will provide the City with a geodatabase with asset attributes, which can be incorporated in the City’s GIS.
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Project Schedule
Fugro proposes the following timeline (Figure 6) to complete the pavement assessment project for the City of Schertz.
Task Month 1 Month 2 Month 3 Month 4 Month 5 Month 6
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
Notice to Proceed
Kick-off Meeting
Project Setup
Data Collection
Data Processing
Pavement Analysis
Preliminary Results
Draft Report
Final Report
Figure 6: Project Schedule
Note: The data collection start date is dependent on equipment availability at the time the notice to proceed is received. An updated schedule will be provided to the client once the data collection
is scheduled.
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Project Fee
The following table represents Fugro’s proposed fee for this project, which includes 348 test miles of pavement data collection. This fee is compliant with the NCTCOG North Texas SHARE contract for pavement analysis services. The fee does not include assessment, purchase or implementation price of a PMS software for the City.
Item Description Unit
Base
Cost
($)
Unit
Cost
($)
Quantity
Item
Total
($)
1 Automatically and continuously measure pavement cracking, texture, rutting, width, and pavement type Test Mile 5,000 100 348 39,800
2 Collect pavement surface distress through automated means Test Mile 5,000 60 348 25,880
3
Provide a digital condition rating system to collect user defined severity/extent based pavement distresses and pertinent roadway attributes to accommodate a standardized approach to collecting
data
Lump Sum 2,000 1 2,000
4 Collect dual-wheel path roughness data to International Roughness Index standards Test Mile 10 348 3,480
5
Roadway information that shall be collected and provided to the Participant at a minimum includes: street name, endpoints, segment ID, segment length, pavement width, inventory date, pavement type, functional class, pavement condition score, rutting, surface distress, and pavement age.
Test Mile 20 348 6,960
6 Collect digital images at 25-foot intervals of the road surface condition and link to a geodatabase (minimum forward facing imagery) Test Mile 10 348 3,480
9
Collect roadway sign data to include type and location and create and create shape (.shp) files for incorporation into the Participants GIS system, if applicable.
Test Mile 25 348 8,700
10 Collect photos of sidewalks, ADA ramps, and/or roadway signs inventoried under items 8, 9, 12. Test Mile - - -
13
Load assessment data for all Participant-maintained pavements into a pavement management software system required by local government Participant(s), if applicable. Cost includes base cost plus lane mile unit cost.
Each
Participant 5,000 5 348 6,740
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Item Description Unit
Base
Cost
($)
Unit
Cost
($)
Quantity
Item
Total
($)
14
Implement map module so that pavement condition
and other data can be integrated, displayed, and accessed through the map interface in a format consistent with the Participant’s horizontal and vertical control network system, if applicable. Cost includes base cost plus lane mile unit cost.
Each Participant 5,000 5 348 6,740
15
Provide to the Participant the pavement condition data in a pavement management system database approved by Participant. Coordinate with the Participant’s IT department to provide pavement condition data in a format compatible with the
Participant’s Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) GIS database, if applicable. Cost includes base cost plus lane mile unit cost.
Each Participant 5,000 5 348 6,740
16
Calculate a Pavement Condition Index (PCI) score for each road segment using an approved pavement management system and in accordance with ASTM D6433. Provide results compatible with the Participant’s GIS database, if applicable
Test Mile 15 348 5,220
17
Calculate the International Roughness Index for each road segment in accordance with ASTM E1926. Provide results compatible with the Participant’s GIS database, if applicable
Test Mile 5 348 1,740
Grand Total 117,480