Presentation of the 2008-09 Proposed Budget.
(Item 6) Presentation of the 2008-09 Proposed Budget. In accordance with the City Charter, the City Manager shall submit to the City Council a Proposed Budget for the coming fiscal year, prior to August 15. The City Manager will formally present his Proposed Budget for 2008-09. Following the presentation to Council, copies of the Budget will be placed at each City library, the Office of the City Secretary, and on the City’s website for public review and inspection.
Proposal to vote on Proposed Tax Rate for 2008-09
(Item 7) In accordance with Chapter 26 of the State Property Tax Code, the Council must vote to place on the agenda of a future meeting an action item calling for the adoption of the ad valorem tax rate. This vote must be recorded and must specify the desired rate. Council must then schedule two public hearings on the proposed rate. This action is required as part of “Truth in Taxation” legislation surrounding setting ad valorem tax rates and does not commit Council to adopting the proposed ad valorem tax rate. Following the vote and call for a public hearing, a notice will be placed on the City’s website, and a quarter-page ad placed in the local newspaper, publicizing the vote and pubic hearings.
Zoning Public Hearing - Z-08-28 QuikTrip
(Item 8a) Consider the application of QuikTrip Corporation, requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for Retail Sales with Gas Pumps on property zoned Planned Development (PD) District 07-67 for General Business Uses. The property is located at 2010 South Shiloh Road. (File 08-28) The proposal is for approval of a Specific Use Permit for Retail Sales with Gas for QuikTrip. At the July 14, 2008 meeting, the Plan Commission (by a 6 to 0 vote) recommended approval of the request for a term of 30 years.
Zoning Public Hearing - Z-08-31 Responsive Ed...
(Item 8b) Consider the application of Responsive Education Solutions, requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for a Charter School on property zoned Office-1 (O-1) District, Single-Family-7 (SF7/G/3) District and General Business (GB) District. The property is located at 3024 Anita Drive. (File 08-31) The proposal is for approval of a Specific Use Permit for a Charter School. At the July 14, 2008 meeting, the Plan Commission (by a 6 to 0 vote) recommended approval of the request for a term of 20 years.
Zoning Public Hearing - Z-08-36 Buffet Partners
(Item 8c) Consider the application of Buffet Partners, requesting approval of an amendment to Planned Development District 07-53 for Freeway Uses to allow an additional monument sign. The property is located at 1540 Eastgate Drive. (File 08-36) The proposal is for approval of an amendment to Planned Development 07-53 for freeway uses to allow an additional monument sign. At the July 14, 2008 meeting, the Plan Commission (by a 6 to 0 vote) recommended approval of the request.
Zoning Public Hearing - Z-08-37 Mayberry Gardens
(Item 8d) Consider the application of Mayberry Gardens, requesting approval of 1) a change of zoning from Planned Development (PD) Districts 99-57 and 05-47 for an Assisted Senior Living Facility and Planned Development (PD) District 00-04 for Office-1 and Light Industrial Uses to a Planned Development (PD) District for an Assisted Senior Living Facility and 2) a Detail Plan for expansion of an Assisted Senior Living Facility. The property is located at 3250 North Garland Avenue. (File 08-37) The proposal is for approval of a Planned Development and a Detail Plan for expansion of an Assisted Senior Living Facility. At the July 14, 2008 meeting, the Plan Commission (by a 5 to 0 vote) recommended approval of the request.
Zoning Public Hearing - Z-08-38 Integrated Real
(Item 8e) Consider the application of Integrated Real Estate Group, requesting approval of 1) a change in zoning from Office-1 (O-1) District and Planned Development (PD) District 71-98 for Townhouse Uses to a Planned Development for Multi-Family Uses (Independent Senior Living), and 2) a Concept Plan for an Independent Senior Living Facility. The property is located at 1520 Castle Drive. (File 08-38) The proposal is for approval of a Planned Development and Concept Plan for an Independent Senior Living Facility. At the July 14, 2008 meeting, the Plan Commission (by a 5 to 0 vote) recommended approval of the request.
Consider appointments to Boards and Commissions
(Item 9) Consider appointments to Boards and Commissions. Board members are selected for two-year terms by the City Council in August. Terms are usually staggered whereby at least half of the membership has board experience. Board members are appointed based on qualifications.
(Items 8-9)Persons wishing to address issues not on the agenda may have three minutes to address Council at this time. Council is prohibited from discussing any item not posted according to the Texas Opens Meetings Act.
1. Written Briefings: a. Portfolio Summary Revision The Portfolio Summary is reported to Council each quarter. The report is in compliance with the requirements of the Public Funds Investment Act. Management of the City’s portfolios is conducted in accordance with City Council Policy FIN-06, Statement of Investment, and City Council Policy FIN-05, Statement of Investment Strategy. b. Rate Mitigation Fund As previously directed by Council, staff provides a report on the financial position of the GP&L Rate Mitigation Fund on a quarterly basis. As of June 30, 2008, the Fund had a book balance of $78,618,073. This balance includes all Council-approved transfers and all interest earnings since inception of the Fund. c. Suspension of Oncor Rate Filing Request. Council is requested to consider a resolution to suspend the August 8, 2008 effective date of Oncor Electric Delivery Company’s request to change rates. This item is scheduled for formal consideration at the August 5, 2008 Regular Meeting.
1. Written Briefings: d. Tax Note Sale Council is requested to consider authorizing the issuance of tax notes in the amount of $3.2 million to provide funding for the streets Capital Improvement Program. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the August 18, 2008 Regular Meeting. e. Neighborhood Vitality Matching Grant At the July 14, 2008 Work Session, Council discussed modifications to the Neighborhood Vitality Matching Grant program application guidelines to (1) allow City staff to submit applications as a co-applicant with neighborhoods without mandatory associations; (2) stipulate a maximum disbursement of $100,000 within a five-year
2. Verbal Briefings a. Street Name Change Willis/Jeffus At the request of Council Members John Willis and Larry Jeffus, Council is requested to discuss a request to change the name of Marketplace Drive between Centerville Road and LaPrada Drive.
3. Regular Item: a. Preview of 2008-09 Proposed Budget Bradford Staff will present an overview of the City Manager’s Proposed Budget for 2008-09. The 2008-09 Proposed Budget document will officially
5. Discuss Appointments to Boards and Commissions Utility Advisory Board Interview Process
4. Discuss Committee Reports/Assignments 6. Discuss Consent Agenda 7. Discuss Future Agenda Items 8. Adjourn
5. Discuss Appointments to Boards and Commissions: Utility Advisory Board Interview Process
Prayer, Pledge, Presentation and Proclamation
Invocation, Pledge, Presentations and Proclamations.
(1) Consider approval of the minutes of the July 15, 2008 Regular Meeting. (2a) University Channel Drainage and Erosion - Bid No. 354-08 (2b) Sodium Hydroxide (50%) - Bid No. 378-08 (2c) Replacement of Water Mains on Sylvan Drive and Shorehaven Drive - Bid No. 403-08 (3) A public hearing was previously conducted for the following zoning case. Council approved the request and instructed staff to bring forth the following ordinance for consideration. (4) Consider a resolution suspending the August 8, 2008 effective date of Oncor Electric Delivery Company’s requested rate change to permit the City time to study the request and to establish reasonable rates; approving cooperation with Oncor Cities Steering Committee and other cities to hire legal and consulting services and to negotiate with the Company and direct any necessary litigation and appeals; requiring reimbursement of rate case expenses; requiring notice of this resolution to the company and legal counsel for the Steering Committee. (5) Consider by minute action approval of City Council Policy OPNS-36 - “Audit Committee.”
Aug 05, 2008 City Council
Presentation of the 2008-09 Proposed Budget.
(Item 6) Presentation of the 2008-09 Proposed Budget. In accordance with the City Charter, the City Manager shall submit to the City Council a Proposed Budget for the coming fiscal year, prior to August 15. The City Manager will formally present his Proposed Budget for 2008-09. Following the presentation to Council, copies of the Budget will be placed at each City library, the Office of the City Secretary, and on the City’s website for public review and inspection.
Proposal to vote on Proposed Tax Rate for 2008-09
(Item 7) In accordance with Chapter 26 of the State Property Tax Code, the Council must vote to place on the agenda of a future meeting an action item calling for the adoption of the ad valorem tax rate. This vote must be recorded and must specify the desired rate. Council must then schedule two public hearings on the proposed rate. This action is required as part of “Truth in Taxation” legislation surrounding setting ad valorem tax rates and does not commit Council to adopting the proposed ad valorem tax rate. Following the vote and call for a public hearing, a notice will be placed on the City’s website, and a quarter-page ad placed in the local newspaper, publicizing the vote and pubic hearings.
Zoning Public Hearing - Z-08-28 QuikTrip
(Item 8a) Consider the application of QuikTrip Corporation, requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for Retail Sales with Gas Pumps on property zoned Planned Development (PD) District 07-67 for General Business Uses. The property is located at 2010 South Shiloh Road. (File 08-28) The proposal is for approval of a Specific Use Permit for Retail Sales with Gas for QuikTrip. At the July 14, 2008 meeting, the Plan Commission (by a 6 to 0 vote) recommended approval of the request for a term of 30 years.
Zoning Public Hearing - Z-08-31 Responsive Ed...
(Item 8b) Consider the application of Responsive Education Solutions, requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for a Charter School on property zoned Office-1 (O-1) District, Single-Family-7 (SF7/G/3) District and General Business (GB) District. The property is located at 3024 Anita Drive. (File 08-31) The proposal is for approval of a Specific Use Permit for a Charter School. At the July 14, 2008 meeting, the Plan Commission (by a 6 to 0 vote) recommended approval of the request for a term of 20 years.
Zoning Public Hearing - Z-08-36 Buffet Partners
(Item 8c) Consider the application of Buffet Partners, requesting approval of an amendment to Planned Development District 07-53 for Freeway Uses to allow an additional monument sign. The property is located at 1540 Eastgate Drive. (File 08-36) The proposal is for approval of an amendment to Planned Development 07-53 for freeway uses to allow an additional monument sign. At the July 14, 2008 meeting, the Plan Commission (by a 6 to 0 vote) recommended approval of the request.
Zoning Public Hearing - Z-08-37 Mayberry Gardens
(Item 8d) Consider the application of Mayberry Gardens, requesting approval of 1) a change of zoning from Planned Development (PD) Districts 99-57 and 05-47 for an Assisted Senior Living Facility and Planned Development (PD) District 00-04 for Office-1 and Light Industrial Uses to a Planned Development (PD) District for an Assisted Senior Living Facility and 2) a Detail Plan for expansion of an Assisted Senior Living Facility. The property is located at 3250 North Garland Avenue. (File 08-37) The proposal is for approval of a Planned Development and a Detail Plan for expansion of an Assisted Senior Living Facility. At the July 14, 2008 meeting, the Plan Commission (by a 5 to 0 vote) recommended approval of the request.
Zoning Public Hearing - Z-08-38 Integrated Real
(Item 8e) Consider the application of Integrated Real Estate Group, requesting approval of 1) a change in zoning from Office-1 (O-1) District and Planned Development (PD) District 71-98 for Townhouse Uses to a Planned Development for Multi-Family Uses (Independent Senior Living), and 2) a Concept Plan for an Independent Senior Living Facility. The property is located at 1520 Castle Drive. (File 08-38) The proposal is for approval of a Planned Development and Concept Plan for an Independent Senior Living Facility. At the July 14, 2008 meeting, the Plan Commission (by a 5 to 0 vote) recommended approval of the request.
Consider appointments to Boards and Commissions
(Item 9) Consider appointments to Boards and Commissions. Board members are selected for two-year terms by the City Council in August. Terms are usually staggered whereby at least half of the membership has board experience. Board members are appointed based on qualifications.
(Items 8-9)Persons wishing to address issues not on the agenda may have three minutes to address Council at this time. Council is prohibited from discussing any item not posted according to the Texas Opens Meetings Act.
1. Written Briefings: a. Portfolio Summary Revision The Portfolio Summary is reported to Council each quarter. The report is in compliance with the requirements of the Public Funds Investment Act. Management of the City’s portfolios is conducted in accordance with City Council Policy FIN-06, Statement of Investment, and City Council Policy FIN-05, Statement of Investment Strategy. b. Rate Mitigation Fund As previously directed by Council, staff provides a report on the financial position of the GP&L Rate Mitigation Fund on a quarterly basis. As of June 30, 2008, the Fund had a book balance of $78,618,073. This balance includes all Council-approved transfers and all interest earnings since inception of the Fund. c. Suspension of Oncor Rate Filing Request. Council is requested to consider a resolution to suspend the August 8, 2008 effective date of Oncor Electric Delivery Company’s request to change rates. This item is scheduled for formal consideration at the August 5, 2008 Regular Meeting.
1. Written Briefings: d. Tax Note Sale Council is requested to consider authorizing the issuance of tax notes in the amount of $3.2 million to provide funding for the streets Capital Improvement Program. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the August 18, 2008 Regular Meeting. e. Neighborhood Vitality Matching Grant At the July 14, 2008 Work Session, Council discussed modifications to the Neighborhood Vitality Matching Grant program application guidelines to (1) allow City staff to submit applications as a co-applicant with neighborhoods without mandatory associations; (2) stipulate a maximum disbursement of $100,000 within a five-year
2. Verbal Briefings a. Street Name Change Willis/Jeffus At the request of Council Members John Willis and Larry Jeffus, Council is requested to discuss a request to change the name of Marketplace Drive between Centerville Road and LaPrada Drive.
3. Regular Item: a. Preview of 2008-09 Proposed Budget Bradford Staff will present an overview of the City Manager’s Proposed Budget for 2008-09. The 2008-09 Proposed Budget document will officially
5. Discuss Appointments to Boards and Commissions Utility Advisory Board Interview Process
4. Discuss Committee Reports/Assignments 6. Discuss Consent Agenda 7. Discuss Future Agenda Items 8. Adjourn
5. Discuss Appointments to Boards and Commissions: Utility Advisory Board Interview Process
Prayer, Pledge, Presentation and Proclamation
Invocation, Pledge, Presentations and Proclamations.
(1) Consider approval of the minutes of the July 15, 2008 Regular Meeting. (2a) University Channel Drainage and Erosion - Bid No. 354-08 (2b) Sodium Hydroxide (50%) - Bid No. 378-08 (2c) Replacement of Water Mains on Sylvan Drive and Shorehaven Drive - Bid No. 403-08 (3) A public hearing was previously conducted for the following zoning case. Council approved the request and instructed staff to bring forth the following ordinance for consideration. (4) Consider a resolution suspending the August 8, 2008 effective date of Oncor Electric Delivery Company’s requested rate change to permit the City time to study the request and to establish reasonable rates; approving cooperation with Oncor Cities Steering Committee and other cities to hire legal and consulting services and to negotiate with the Company and direct any necessary litigation and appeals; requiring reimbursement of rate case expenses; requiring notice of this resolution to the company and legal counsel for the Steering Committee. (5) Consider by minute action approval of City Council Policy OPNS-36 - “Audit Committee.”