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SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ll September 7, 2017
1:30 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Lubbock,Texas met in special session on the 7th of September,
2017,in City Council Chambers, City Hall, 162513th Street, Lubbock,Texas at 1:30 p.m.
1:32 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CONVENED
City Council Chambers,City Hall, 1625 13th Street,Lubbock,Texas
Present: Mayor Daniel M. Pope; Mayor Pro Tem Latrelle Joy; Council Member Juan A.
Chadis; Council Member Karen Gibson; Council Member Jeff Griffith; Council
Member Steve Massengale-, Council Member Shelia Patterson Harris; City Manager
W. Jarrett Atkinson; City Secretary Rebecca Garza; City Attorney Chad Weaver
Note.- City Council addressed agenda items in the following order:
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1.1-1.2; and 2.1-2.13
1. Work Session-Items for presentation and discussion on such issues that may require
more in-depth consideration by the City Council,than Regular Agenda items. Action
may be taken on a Work Session item if the item indicates to the public the action to be
taken.
1. 1. Discuss North and East Lubbock Redevelopment, including the budget, finances, operations,
programs,and planning of the North and East Lubbock Community Development
Corporation (NELCDC), including but not limited to, funding and funding options provided
by the City of Lubbock, and provide direction to the City Manager.
Mayor Dan Pope; and Jarrett Atkinson, City Manager, introduced the topic.
Monique Coleman, Executive Director for the North and East Lubbock Community
Development Corporation (NELCDC),gave a presentation and answered questions from
City Council.
Bill Howerton,Assistant City Manager;and Karen Murfee, Director of Community
Development, gave comments and answered questions from City Council.
City Council consensus to have this topic posted on the September 14, 2017 Regular City
Council Meeting.
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1.2. The City Council may discuss:
1)one or more Consent Agenda items that have been pulled from the Consent Agenda,
pursuant to Resolution No. 2015-R0205;or 2)any item from the Regular Agenda, except an
item that requires a public hearing. All public hearings will be held during consideration of
the Regular Agenda.No action will be taken by the City Council during the Work Session.
No items were discussed.
2. Regular Agenda
2. 1. Public Hearing 1:30 p.m.—Finance: Hold a public hearing on the Proposed FY 2017-18
Operating Budget and Capital Program.
Public Hearing Only.
Mayor Pope opened the public hearing at 3:00 p.m.
Gordon Harris, Patrick Kelly, Cosby Morton,Mikel Ward, Monique Coleman, and Burley
Owen appeared to speak on this item.
Mayor Pope closed the public hearing at 3:27 p.m.
2.2. Public Hearing 1:30 p.m.—Finance: Hold a public hearing on a proposal to increase total
tax revenues from properties on the tax roll in the preceding tax year by 2.22%(percentage
by which the proposed tax rate exceeds the effective tax rate calculated under Chapter 26,
Tax Code).
Public Hearing Only.
Mayor Pope opened the public hearing at 3:29 p.m.
Mikel Ward appeared to speak in opposition.
No one appeared to speak in favor.
Mayor Pope closed the public hearing at 3:33 p.m.and gave the following statement:
"The City Council will vote on the second and final reading of the tax rate at the September
14, 2017 Regular City Council Meeting that will be held in the City Council Chambers, City
Hall, 1625 13th Street, Lubbock,Texas beginning at 5:15 p.m."
2.3. Ordinance 1st Reading -Finance: Ordinance No.2017-00111 approving and adopting a
budget for Fiscal Year 2017-18; approving summary of estimated and forecasted revenues,
appropriations, and utilization of net assets for all funds of the City; providing for necessary
transfers of funds between accounts and departments, if required; authorizing reduction of
spending by City Manager if necessary;re-appropriation of balances which support
authorized obligations or encumbered; providing for riling of adopted budget; establishing
civil service classifications and positions; appropriating funds for the Fiscal Year 2017-18
Operating Budget and Capital Program of the City of Lubbock; approving all permit,
license, fees,and charges for service recommended to be adjusted; approving the pay plan
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and positions; approving personnel; amending section 22.06.05 1(b) of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Lubbock by revising the dumping rates as contained therein;
amending section 22.06.185(a) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lubbock by
revising the solid waste removal rates as contained therein: amending subsections
22.04.041(b) and 22.04.041(0 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lubbock by revising
wastewater service rates as contained therein and setting an effective date for such;
amending section 22.03.084 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lubbock by revising
the water base charge as contained therein; amending section 22.03.085 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Lubbock by revising the water volume rates as contained therein;
amending section 22.03.090(a) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lubbock by
revising the water service connections rate as contained therein; accepting the budgets for
Lubbock Economic Development Alliance, Market Lubbock, Inc., Civic Lubbock, Inc.,and
Vintage Township Public Facilities Corporation; finding that proper notice of meeting
provided by law and ratifying such; providing for publication; and providing for a savings
clause.
Motion by Council Member Steve Massengale, seconded by Council Member Jeff
Griffith to approve Ordinance No.2017-00111.
Vote: 7- 0 Motion carried
2.4. Ordinance 1st Reading—Finance: Ordinance No. 2017-00112 setting the tax rate and
levying a tax upon all property subject to taxation with the City of Lubbock for 2017;
apportioning said levy among the various funds and items for which revenue must be raised;
fixing the times in which said taxes shall be paid and assessing penalty and interest for
nonpayment of such taxes within the time provided.
Motion by Council Member Karen Gibson, seconded by Council Member Jeff Griffith to
approve Ordinance No. 2017-00112, that the property tax rate be increased by the adoption
of a tax rate of 0.53802, which is effectively a 2.22 percent increase in the tax rate.
Vote: 7- 0 Motion carried
2.5. Resolution•Risk Management: Resolution No. 2017-80307 authorizing and directing the
City Manager to purchase for and on behalf of Lubbock Power and Light, the City's
municipal electric utility, property insurance coverage with the following insurers pursuant
to the terms and conditions stated therein, for which the premium amount shall not exceed a
rate of.1310 per$100.00, said attachment is incorporated hereto as if fully set forth herein:
Associated Electric & Gas Services Limited (AEGIS),Axis Surplus Insurance Company,
SCOR Reinsurance Company, Inc., MS Amlin, PLC, StarStone Insurance, Hardy Insurance
Company,Navigators Insurance Company, Inter Hannover, Argo Group, Arch Specialty
Insurance Company, Axis Surplus Insurance Company,and Ironshore, a Liberty Mutual
Company.
Jarrett Atkinson, City Manager; and Douglas Sanford, with Sanford and Tatum Insurance
Agency, gave comments and answered questions from City Council.
Leisa Hutcheson, Director of Human Resources, gave a presentation and answered questions
from City Council.
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Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Latrelle Joy, seconded by Council Member Karen Gibson to
approve Resolution No. 2017-110307.
Vote: 7-0 Motion carried
2. 6. Resolution -Risk Management: Resolution No. 2017-RO308 authorizing and directing the
City Manager to purchase for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock,property insurance
coverage with the following insurers and pursuant to the terms and conditions stated therein,
for a premium amount not to exceed a rate of.1010 per$100.00, said attachment is
incorporated hereto as if fully set forth herein: Aspen Specialty Insurance Company,
Princeton Excess and Surplus Lines Insurance Company,Hallmark Specialty Insurance
Company, Indian Harbor Insurance Company,Liberty Surplus Insurance Company,First
Specialty Insurance Corporation,Arch Specialty Insurance Company, Evanston Insurance
Company, Scottsdale Insurance Company, and Travelers Excess and Surplus Lines Company.
Jarrett Atkinson, City Manager; and Douglas Sanford,with Sanford and Tatum Insurance
Agency, gave comments and answered questions from City Council.
Leisa Hutcheson, Director of Human Resources, gave a presentation and answered questions
from City Council,
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Latrelle Joy, seconded by Council Member Karen Gibson to
approve Resolution No. 2017-80308.
Vote: 7- 0 Motion carried nn
2.7. Resolution -Risk Management: Resolution No.2017-80309 authorizing and directing the
City Manager to purchase for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, boiler and machinery
insurance coverage from XL Insurance America, Inc. for which the premium amount shall
not exceed .00261$100.
Jarrett Atkinson, City Manager; and Douglas Sanford, with Sanford and Tatum Insurance
Agency, gave comments and answered questions from City Council.
Leisa Hutcheson,Director of Human Resources, gave a presentation and answered questions
from City Council.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Latrelle Joy, seconded by Council Member Karen Gibson to
approve Resolution No. 2017-80309.
Vote: 7- 0 Motion carried
2.8. Resolution -Risk Management: Resolution No. 2017-803 10 authorizing and directing the
City Manager to purchase for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock,property insurance by
and between the City of Lubbock and Zurich American Insurance Company in the amount
of$50,000,000 insurance coverage for Montford Dam for a total premium in an amount not
to exceed$106,073.
Jarrett Atkinson, City Manager; and Douglas Sanford, with Sanford and Tatum Insurance
Agency, gave comments and answered questions from City Council.
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Leisa Hutcheson, Director of Human Resources, gave a presentation and answered questions
from City Council.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Latrelle Joy, seconded by Council Member Karen Gibson to
approve Resolution No. 2017-110310.
Vote: 7- 0 Motion carried
2.9. Resolution-Risk Management: Resolution No. 2017-RO31 I authorizing and directing the
City Manager to purchase for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, airport and non-owned
aircraft liability insurance coverage from Ace Property and Casualty Insurance Company,
for which the premium amount shall not exceed$25,004.
Jarrett Atkinson, City Manager; and Douglas Sanford, with Sanford and Tatum Insurance
Agency, gave comments and answered questions from City Council,
Leisa Hutcheson, Director of Human Resources, gave a presentation and answered questions
from City Council.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Latrelle Joy, seconded by Council Member Karen Gibson to
approve Resolution No. 2017-8031 1.
Vote: 7-0 Motion carried
Resolution -Risk Management: Resolution No. 2017-80312 authorizing and directing the
City Manager to purchase for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock,excess liability
2' 10' Rinesurance coverage from Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company, for which the premium
amount shall not exceed$375,765.
Jarrett Atkinson, City Manager; and Douglas Sanford,with Sanford and Tatum Insurance
Agency, gave comments and answered questions from City Council.
Leisa Hutcheson, Director of Human Resources, gave a presentation and answered questions
from City Council.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Latrelle Joy, seconded by Council Member Karen Gibson to
approve Resolution No. 2017-110312,
Vote: 7- 0 Motion carried
2. 11. Resolution-Risk Management: Resolution No. 2017-80313 authorizing and directing the
City Manager to purchase for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, workers' compensation
coverage from Texas Political Subdivisions Workers' Compensation Joint Self-Insurance
Fund, for which the premium amount shall not exceed $1,509,065.
Jarrett Atkinson, City Manager; and Douglas Sanford,with Sanford and Tatum Insurance
Agency, gave comments and answered questions from City Council,
Leisa Hutcheson, Director of Human Resources, gave a presentation and answered questions
from City Council.
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Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Latrelle Joy, seconded by Council Member Karen Gibson to
approve Resolution No. 2017-110313.
Vote: 7-0 Motion carried
2. 12. Resolution -Risk Management: Resolution No. 2017-R0314 authorizing and directing the
City Manager to purchase for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock,Network Security
Privacy Insurance coverage from Illinois National Insurance Company, for which the
premium amount shall not exceed$55,984.
Jarrett Atkinson, City Manager; and Douglas Sanford, with Sanford and Tatum Insurance
Agency, gave comments and answered questions from City Council.
Leisa Hutcheson, Director of Human Resources, gave a presentation and answered questions
from City Council.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Latrelle Joy, seconded by Council Member Karen Gibson to
approve Resolution No. 2017-R0314.
Vote: 7-0 Motion carried
2. 13. Resolutions-Risk Management: Resolution No.'s 2017-80315, 2017-RO316,and
2017-80317 authorizing and directing the City Manager to purchase for and on behalf of the
City of Lubbock, inland marine insurance coverage from Travelers Lloyds Insurance
Company, for which the premium amount shall not exceed $9,374; crime insurance coverage
from Travelers Casualty& Surety Company of America, for which the premium amount
shall not exceed $6,921; and pipeline liability insurance coverage from Federal Insurance
Company,a member of the Chubb Group, for which the premium amount shall not exceed
$5,150.
Jarrett Atkinson,City Manager; and Douglas Sanford,with Sanford and Tatum Insurance
Agency, gave comments and answered questions from City Council.
Leisa Hutcheson, Director of Human Resources,gave a presentation and answered questions
from City Council.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Latrelle Joy, seconded by Council Member Karen Gibson to
approve Resolution No.'s 2017-110315,2017-110316,and 2017-110317.
Vote: 7-0 Motion carried
3:58 P.M. CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED
There being no further business to come before Council, Mayor Pope adjourned the meeting.
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'me September 7, 2017 Special City COUncil Meeting minutes were approved by the City Council on
the 12th day of'October, 2017.
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