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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
June 11, 2015
1:30 P. M.
The City Council of the City of Lubbock, Texas met in regular session on the .11th of June,2015, in
City Council Chambers, City Hall, 1625 13th Street,Lubbock, Texas at 1:30 p. In.
1:30 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CONVENED
City Council Chambers, 1625 13th Street, Lubbock, Texas
Present: Mayor Glen C. Robertson; Mayor Pro Tern Jim Gerlt; Council Member Karen
Gibson; Council Member Jeff Griffith; Council Member Victor Hernandez; Council
Member Latrelle Joy; Council Member Floyd Price; City Manager James Loomis;
City Secretary Rebecca Garza; City Attorney Chad Weaver
.Vohs: Cit), Council addressed agenda items in the following order:
* 1.1-1.2; E4-veculiveSession,- 3.1-3.3; Citizen Comments =1.1; Cifiwn Comments (Sign-uj)s)
4.2; 5.11- 6.1; 641; 6.4.3; 6.5-0A, 68-6.10; 6.12-621; 6.24-6.30; 6.2; 6.3; 6.4; 6.421-
64,41- 6.7; 6.11; 6.22-6.23; 6.2; and 7.1-7.6.
*Item 62 ulas reconsidered.tbIlowing item 623.
1. Work Session - Items for presentations and discussions on such issues that may
require more in-depth consideration of the City Council than Regular Agenda item.
Action may be taken on a Work Session item if the item indicates to the public the
action to be taken.
Presentation and discussion by the Veterans Advisory Committee regarding the benefits,
services, medical, outreach and other assistance available to veterans living in Lubbock.
Dr. Steve Maxner, Chairman for the Veterans Advisory Committee, gave a presentation
and answered questions froin City Council_
1. 2. Presentation and discussion of Board of Health initiative to support and fund the Bicycle
Plan Restudy Capital Improvement Project Submitted by the Public Works Department for
FY 2015-16,
Dr. Anne Epstein. Chairperson of'the Board of Health. gave
gave a presentation and answered
questions From City Council. She relayed that the Board of Health fully endorsed the
Bicycle Plan.
Wood Franklin, City Engineer; and David Jones, Director of Lubbock Metropolitan
Planning Organization, gave comments and answered questions from City Council.
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2. Executive Session
The meeting was called into a closed session at 1:55 p.m. under the provisions of
Section 551, Texas Government Code. The meeting was called back into a public
session at 5:15 p.m.
2. 1. Hold an executive session in accordance with Texas Government Code, Section 551.071,
with legal counsel for advice about pending or contemplated litigation or settlement
agreement and on matters in which the duty of the attorney under the J'exas Disciplinary
Rules of'Professional Conduct conflicts with Chapter 551.
2. 1. 1. Atmos Energy
2. 1. 2. Purchase Power Agreement
2. 1. 3. McAlister Park
2. 1. 4. No. 4018-2015 - In the Municipal. Court of"the City of Lubbock, Texas- City of
Lubbock v. 1201 17th Street.
2. 2. Hold an executive session in accordance with the Texas Government Code, Section
55 1.072, to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property.
2. 2. 1. Acquisition of.'pi-operty fc)r Storm Water Phase 11 Project.
2. 2. 2. 2422 3rd Street, Lubbock, Texas
2. 2. 3. McAlister Park
2. 3. Hold an executive session in accordance with the Texas Government Code, Section
55 1.074, to discuss personnel matters.
2. 3. 1. City Attorney
2. 3. 2. City Manager
2. 3. 3. City Secretary
3. Proclamations and Presentations
3. 1. Invocation by Pastor Monty Petty.john. Sunset Church of Christ
Pastor Monty Pettyjohn, Sunset Church of Christ, led the invocation.
3. 2. Pledges ol'Allegiance
Pledges ol'Allegiance were given by those in Council Chambers to the United States and
Texas flags.
3. 3. Presentation of a special recognition honoring the Texas Federation of Republican Women.
Mayor Glen C. Robertson presented a special recognition honoring the Texas Federation of
Republican Women. Jody Rushton, the President of the Texas Federation of Republican
Women, gave comments and thanked the City Council.
4. Citizen Comments- Pursuant to City Council Resolution 2014-110320, any citizen
wishing to appear before a regular meeting of the City Council shall: Notify the City
Manager's office of that fact, completing the form available at the City Manager's
office, or online at the following hyperlink:Public Comments Sipn-Up Form and
submit it no later than seventy-five (75) hours prior to the start of the meeting at
which the citizen wishes to appear; or sign up to speak at the City Council meeting
itself, completing the form provided at the meeting,with regard to any item posted
on the City Council agenda.
4. 1. LeEarl Bryant will appear before the City Council to discuss the revisions on the adopted
chicken ordinance.
LeEarl Bryant appeared before the City Council to speak in opposition of the recently
adopted chicken ordinance.
4. 2. Sign-ups:
• Burley Owens appeared before City Council to speak on itern 6.2 (Budget item
related to North & East Lubbock Community Development Corporation),
suggesting that it be postponed.
•Roshan Bhakta and Robin Green appeared before City Council to speak on item 7.5
(the purchase of land from Texas Department of Transportation), suggesting that the
city only buy a portion of the land.
5. Minutes
5. 1. May 12, 2015 Special City Council Meeting
May 14, 2015 Regular City Council Meeting
Motion by Council Member Karen Gibson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Jim Gerlt to
approve the May 12, 2015 Special City Council Meeting minutes and the May 14, 2015
Regular City Council Meeting minutes.
Vote: 7 - 0 Motion carried
6. Consent Agenda -Items considered to be routine and enacted by one motion without
separate discussion. If the City Council desires to discuss an item, the item is
removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.
Motion by Council Member Floyd Price,seconded by Council Member Jeff Griffith to
approve items 6.1, 6.4.1; 6.4.3; 6.5-6.6; 6,8-6.10; 6.12-6.21; and 6.24-6.30.
Vote: 7 - 0 Motion carried
6. 1. Budget Amendment Ordinance 2nd Reading - Finance: Ordinance No. 2015-00051,
Amendment 13, amendint, the FY 2014-15 budget for municipal purposes respecting the
Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund, the Civic Center Fund, Market Lubbock, Inc., the Debt
Service Fund, the North Overton Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Fund, Civic Lubbock, Inc.,
the General Fund Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Fund, CIP 92362—Buddy Holly
Center Renovations Phase 11, the Civic Center CIP Fund, and CIP 8594—Coliseum
Parking Lot Seal Coat; providing for filing.: and providing for a savings clause.
6. 2. Budget Amendment Ordinance 2nd Reading - Finance: Ordinance No. 2015-00053,
Amendment 23, amending the FY 2014-15 Budget for municipal purposes respecting the
North and East Lubbock Neighborhood and Ini"rastructure Fund to appropriate additional
revenue front Oil and Gas Royalties and change the appropriation for Downtown
Redevelopment; respecting the Central Business District(CBD) Tax Increment Financing
Reinvestment Zone (TIF) Fund to increase the Transfer from the North and East Lubbock
Neighborhood and Infrastructure Fund and increase the appropriation for Special Projects;
providing for filing; and providing for a savings clause.
Monique Coleman, Executive Director of North & East Lubbock Community
Development Corporation; and Cheryl Brock, Budget Director,
gave comments and
answered questions from City Council.
Main Motion by Council Member Victor Hernandez, seconded by Council
Member Floyd Price to approve Ordinance No. 2015-00053,
Amendment by Mayor Pro Tem Jim Gerlt, seconded by Council Member Victor
Hernandez to postpone this item indefinitely.
Vote on Amendment
Vote: 0 - 7 Failed
NAY: Mayor Glen C. Robertson
Mayor Pro Tern Jim Gerit
Council Member Karen Gibson
Council Mernber.leff Griffith
Council Member Victor Hernandez
Council Member Latrelle Joy
Council Member Floyd Price
Main Motion Vote
Vote: 6 - I Motion carried
NAY: Mayor Glen C. Robertson
Motion to Reconsider by Council Member Karen Gibson., seconded by Council
Member Jeff Griffith.
Vote: 5 - 2 Motion carried
NAY: Council Member Latrelle Joy
Council Member Floyd Price
Second Vote on Main Motion
Vote: 5 - 2 Motion carried
NAY: Mayor Glen C. Robertson
Council Member Karen Gibson
6. 3. Budget Amendment Ordinance 2nd Reading-Finance: Ordinance No. 2015-00054,
Amendment 24, amending the FY 2014-15 Budget for municipal purposes to amend
Capital Improvement Project (CIP) 8592, Godeke Library Renovations; CIP 91169, Park
Pavilions, CIP 91170, Park Playgrounds; establish CIP 8600, Water Damaged Facilities;
respecting the Risk Fund by increasing the Transfer to General Fund Capital - General
Facilities; providing for filino; and providing for a savings clause,
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Cheryl Brock. Budget Director. gave comments and answered questions from City Council.
Motion by Mayor Pro Te Jim Gerlt, seconded by Council Member Latrelle Joy to
approve Ordinance No. 2015-00054.
Vote: 6 - I Motion carried
NAY: Council Member Victor Hernandez
6. 4. Budget Amendment Ordinance 2nd Reading- Finance: Ordinance No. 2015-00055,
Amendment 25, amendinc, the FY 2014-15 Budget for municipal purposes respecting the
Grant Fund to accept and appropriate funding from the Texas Department of State Health
Services for the Ebola Preparedness and Response Grant from the Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs for the COMMUllity Services Block Grant (CSBG),-
providing for filing; and providing for a saving's clause.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Jim Gerit, seconded by Council Member Latrelle Joy to
approve Ordinance No. 2015-00055.
Vote: 6 - 0 Motion carried
Other: CouiicilMeiiibei-Victoi- Hei-iiaiiclez (RECtJSE)
6. 4. 1. Resolution - Emergency Management: Resolution No. 2015-80178 authorizing and
directing the City Manager to execute for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock contract
2015-003635-00 for personal protection equipment for ebola preparedness and any
associated documents with the State of Texas acting by and through its Department of
State Health Services (DSHS).
6. 4. 2. Resolution - Community Development: Resolution No. 2015-80199 authorizing the
Mayor to execute Amendment Ito contract 11730 and all related documents with the City
of Lubbock and Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for the
Community Services Block Grant to provide assistance to reduce poverty, revitalize
low-income C0111MU111tieS, and empower low-income families and individuals to become
self-sufficient.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Jim Gerlt, seconded by Council Member Latrelle Joy to
approve Resolution No. 2015-80 199.
Vote: 6 - 0 Motion carried
Other: Council Member Victor Hernandez(RECUSE)
6. 4. 3. Resolution - C=ommunity Develo[)ment: Resolution No. 2015-RO179aLitilorizingthe
Mayor to execute an amendment to Community Development Funding Contract 11.755
and all related documents with Lutheran Social Services of the South (LSSS)to provide
utility assistance to qualified low-income persons and families through the Comprehensive
Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) and the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG).
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6. 4, 4. Resolution - Community Development: Resolution No. 2015-80200 authorizing the
Mayor to execute an amendment to Community Development Funding Contract 11729
and all related documents Nvith Catholic Charities of Lubbock through the Community
Service Block Grant (CSBG) for the Parent Empowerment Program.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Jim Gerlt, seconded by Council Member Latrelle Joy to
approve Resolution No. 2015-80200.
Vote: 6 - 0 Motion carried
Other: Council Member Victor Hernandez (RECUSE)
6. 5. Budget Amendment Ordinance Ist Reading- Finance: Ordinance No. 2015-00065,
Amendment 26, amending the adopted FY 2014-15 budget for municipal purposes
respecting the operating budget for Market Lubbock, Inc. (MLI) -Lubbock Convention
and Visitor's Bureau (Visit Lubbock) and MLI - Lubbock Sports Authority; providing for
filing; and providing for a savings clause.
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6. 6. Resolution -Water Utilities: Resolution No.'s 2015-80180, 201.5-R0181,
2015-RO182, and 2015-80183 authorizing the Mayor to execute contract 12318
with Brenntag Southwest, Inc., contract 12366 with Hydro Plus, LLC, contract
12367 with DPC Industries, Inc. and contract 12368 with Chameleon Industries,
Inc. for the South Water Treatment Plant (SWTP) - Treatment Chemicals, ITB
15-1.2318-SS.
6. 7. Resolution - Public Works Engineering: Resolution No. 2015-80201 approving the
Downtown Public Improvements Design Standards for-the property included in the Central
Business District Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone.
Wood l"ranklin, City Engineer; and Andrew Paxton, Director of Planning, gave comments
Planning,
and answered questions from City Council.
Motion by Council Member Victor Hernandez, seconded by Council Member Latrelle
Joy to approve Resolution No. 2015-8020 1.
Vote: 5 - 2 Motion carried
NAY: Mayor Glen C. Robertson
Council Member Jeff Griffith
6. 8. Resolution - Public Works Engineering: Resolution No. 2015-80184 authorizing the
Mayor to execute contract 12355 with Thunder Well Set-vice, LLC dba Southwest
Contractin-0 & Construction for Municipal ADA Improvements at various locations
throughout Lubbock, ITB 15-12')55-TF.
6. 9. Resolution -Wastewater Utility: Resolution No. 2015-801 85 authorizing the Mayor to
execute a contract with CLS Sewer Equipment Company of Richardson, Texas, for a
CCTV Sewer Camera, associated equipment and installation of said equipment, ITB
15-12247-PD.
6. 10. Resolution-Public Works Engineering: Resolution No. 2015-RO186authorizing the
Mayor to execute a unit price construction contract with Allen Butler Construction, Inc.,
for construction of 98th Street from University Avenue to Interstate 27, ITB 15-12265-PD,
6. 11. Resolution -Traffic Engineering: Resolution No. 2015-80202 authorizing the Mayor
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to execute purchase order contract 100 14029 with Peek Traffic Corporation for traffic
.signal cabinets, ITB 15-12320-MA.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Jim Gerlt, seconded by Council Member Floyd Price to
approve Resolution No. 2015-80202.
Vote: 7 - 0 Motion carried
6. 12. Resolution -Public Works Engineering: Resolution No. 2015-80187 authorizing the
Mayor to execute contract 12024 for professional services with TRC Engineers, Inc. for
Bridge Inspections, RFQ 14-12024-TS,
6. 13. Resolution -Right-of-Way: Resolution No. 2015-80188 authorizing the Mayor to
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execute a Street-Use-License with Stan A. Weaver for a private landing area encroachment
in the right-of-way located at 818 Avenue G.
6. 14. Ordinance 2nd Reading - Parks and Recreation: Ordinance No. 2015-00052
amending Chapter 16 of"the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lubbock, Texas in regards
to the possession, sale, or consumption of alcohol at Bayer MUSeUrn of Agriculture and the
American Wind Power Center.
6. 15. Resolution - Fleet: Resolution No.'s 201.5-801 89, 2015-R0190, and 2015-R019I
authorizing the Mayor to execute put-chase order contract 3)1023542 with Abilene
Equipment Center, purchase order contract 31023527 with Lubbock Truck
Sales and purchase order contract 31.023543 with Roberts Truck Center Holding dba
Surnmit Holdings for heavy duty eqL]iplllCllt, ITB 15-12321-SS.
6. 16. Resolution - Fleet: Resolution No.'s 2015-80 192 and 2015-x0193 authorizing the
Mayor to execute a purchase order contract 3)1023566 with Texan Waste Equipment Inc
and a purchase order contract 31023565 with Lubbock Truck Sales for heavy duty
equipment, ITB 15-12257-SS.
6. 17. Resolution - Fleet: Resolution No. 2015-80194 authorizing the Mayor to execute
Purchase order contract 29100032 with Associated Supply Company, Inc. (ASCO) for a
compact track loader for the Storm Sewer Maintenance department.
6. 18. Resolution -Fleet Services: Resolution No. 2015-80197 authorizing the Mayor to
execute purchase order contract 1001.4100 with Associated Supply Company (ASCO) for
backhoe loaders for various departments,
6. 19. Resolution - Health See-vices: Resolution No. 201.5-80 196 authorizing and directing the
City Manager to execute for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, all Amendment to the
office lease, located at 1708 Crickets, with the Lubbock Housing Authority (LHA) of the
City of Lubbock.
6. 20. Resolution - Facilities: Resolution No. 2015-80197 authorizing the Mayor to execute
contract 12275 with Tecta America-CS, For the roof replacement at Patterson Branch
Library Roof Replacement Projcct, RFP 15-12275-TF.
6. 21. Resolution —Police: Resolution No. 201 5-RO 198 authorizing the Mayor to execute a
Mernorandurn of Understanding Addendum for implementation and operation of the
Multidisciplinary Team Enhancement Program of tile Children's Advocacy Center of the
South Plains.
6. 22. Resolution - Economic Development: Resolution No. 2015-80203 approving a
program or expenditure by the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance to be provided
to United Supermarkets for economic development purposes.
John Osborne, Chief Executive Officer ofthe Lubbock Economic Development Alliance,
and Chris St. Clair, Executive Vice President of United Supermarkets, gave comments and
answered questions from City Council.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tenn Jim Gerlt, seconded by Council Member Floyd Price to
approve Resolution No. 2015-80203.
Vote: 7 - 0 Motion carried
6. 23. Resolution - Economic Development: Resolution No. 2015-R0204 approving a
program or expenditure by the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance to be provided
to Chromatin for economic development purposes.
John Osborne, Chief Executive Officer of the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance,
gave comments and answered questions from City Council.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Jim Gerit, seconded by Council Member Floyd Price to
approve Resolution No. 2015-80204,
Vote: 7 - 0 Motion carried
6. 24. Ordinance 2nd Reading—Planning: Ordinance No. 2015-00057jor Zone Case
2255-Q, a request of Lacee Romero, for High Impact Properties TX, Ltd., for a zoning
change from C-2 to C-2A Specific Use for a veterinary clinic on Lot 30, Spur 327
BUSinCSS Park Addition, 5820 66th Street.
6. 25. Ordinance 2nd Reading—Planning; Ordinance No. 2015-00058. for Zone Case
2178-J, a request of Lacee Romero, for High Impact Properties TX, Ltd., for a zoning
change from GO and A-1 to C-2 on 1 ,009 acres of unplatted land out of Block E-2, Section
18, ')419 98th Street.
6. 26. Ordinance 2nd Reading—Planning: Ordinance No. 2015-00060, for Zone Case
2911-A, a request Of Hugo Reed and Associates, Inc., for Lubbock Crown Development,
LLC, for a zoning change from I" to R-1 Specific Use on 13.6 acres or unplatted land out
of Block E-2, Section 16, west of Utica Avenue and north of I I Oth Street.
6. 27. Ordinance 2nd Reading—Planning: Ordinance No. 2015-00061. for Zone Case 3254,
a request Of Hugo Reed and Associates, Inc.. for UMC Health System, For a zoning change
from A-2 and C-3 to AM and IHC on 16.2 acres of unplatted land Out of Block JS,' Section
1, south of Auburn Street, east ot"North Brentwood Avenue, and north of 2nd Drive.
6. 28. Ordinance 2nd Reading—Planning: Ordinance No. 2015-00062, for Zone Case
2573-0.1 a request of Hugo Reed and Associates, Inc., for UMC Health System, for a
zoning change from A-2 to AM and C-3 on 19.5 acres of unplatted land out of Block JS,
Section 1, west of North Slide Road and north of Colgate Street.
6. 29. Ordinance 2nd Reading—Planning: Ordinance No. 2015-00063, for Zone Case 3256,
a request of AMD Engineering, LLC, for MRXNO, for a zoning change from R-I to C-3
on 20.9 acres of unplatted land Out Of Block AK, Section 34, 7010 34th Street.
6. 30. Ordinance 2nd Reading—Planning: Ordinance No. 2015-00064, for Zone Case 3257,
a request of Burl Masters, for 1.585 Development LLC, for a zoning change from T to A-2
on 16.424 acres Of unplatted land out of Block AK, Section L. south of 130th Street,
between Indiana Avenue and University Avenue.
7. Regular Agenda
7. 1. Public Hearing at 5:30 p.m.- Community Development : Conduct a public hearing for
consideration of the Community Development and Services Board (CDSB)
recommendations for the program funding of the FY 2015-16 Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG), Florne Investment Partnership Program (HOME) and Emergency
Solutions Grant Program (ESG) and previously generated pro-ram income.
Public hearing only.
Mayor Robertson opened the public hearing at 6:28 p.m.
Melissa Raney, Manda Klein, Monique Coleman, Maurice Stanley, and Linda
Carpenter appeared to speak in favor.
David Spears and Burley Owen appeared to speak in opposition.
Mayor Robertson closed the public hearing at 6:45 p.m.
7. 2. Second Public Hearing 5:30 p.m. - Planning: Conduct a public hearing for a petitioned
annexation from Trantham and Rich. LLC, CNS Realty, L.C., and Gary Bell to annex a
parcel approximately 157.57 acres adjacent to the city limits south of 130th Street (FM
1585) east of University Avenue,
Public hearing only.
Mayor Robertson opened the public hearing at 6:45 p.m.
No one appeared to speak in favor or opposition.
Mayor Robertson closed the public hearing at 6:46 p.m.
7. 3. Second Public Hearing 5:30 p.m. - Planning: Conduct a public hearing for all
annexation of approximately 223 acres adjacent to the city limits north of East FM 1294
and cast of Interstate 27, lying in Sections 37 and 38. Block D, L.&S.V.RR Survey and
Section 36 Block A, Lubbock County.
Public hearing only.
Mayor Robertson opened the public hearing at 6:46 p.m.
No one appeared to speak in favor or opposition.
Mayor Robertson closed the public hearing at 6:46 p.m.
7. 4. Resolution - Mayor: Resolution No. 2015-80205 amending the Lubbock City Council
Rules, Order of Business and Procedures, as set forth in the Policies and Procedures
Manual, regarding separate consideration of items from the consent portion of the City
Council meeting agenda.
Motion by Council Member Karen Gibson, seconded by Council Member Jeff Griffith to
approve Resolution No. 2015-80205.
'Vote: 7 - 0 Motion carried
7. 5. Resolution - Public Works Engineering: Resolution No. 2015-80206 accepting, as the
adjacent land owner, all or a portion of a 1.5642 acre tract of real property located along
Santa Fe Drive in Section 20, Block A, Lubbock, Texas, by way of right of first ret'Llsal,
from Texas Department of Transportation,
Wood Franklin, City Engineer, gave comments and answered questions from City Council.
Motion by Council Member Karen Gibson, seconded by Council Member Jeff Griffith to
approve Resolution No. 2015-80206, accepting option 2, "purchase a 1.22 acre portion of
the property and refuse the remainder".
Vote: 5 - 2 Motion carried
NAY: Council Member Victor Hernandez
Council Member Floyd Price
7. 6. Ordinance 2nd Reading—Planning: Ordinance No. 2015-00056, for Zone Case
1585-G, a request of Bywater Development Group, LLC, for North & East Lubbock CDC,
for a zoning change from A-2 to A-2 Specific Use for apartments on Block 68,
Roberts-McWhorter Addition, 1913 Baylor Street.
Motion by Council Member Victor Hernandez, seconded by Council Member Floyd
Price to approve Ordinance No. 2015-00056.
Vote: 6 - I Motion carried
NAY: Mayor Glen C. Robertson
6:55 P.M. CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED
There being no further business to come before Council, Mayor Robertson aqjourned
the meeting
GLEI V(/kOfN-,ATSON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Reb4cca Garza, City ,S�eret