HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - Regular - 9/12/2023CITY OF LUBBOCK
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
September 12, 2023
11:00 A. M.
The City Council of the City of Lubbock, Texas met in regular session on the 12th of September, 2023,
in City Council Chambers, Citizens Tower, 1314 Avenue K, Lubbock, Texas at 11:00 a.m.
11:00 A.M. CITY COUNCIL CONVENED
City Council Chambers, Citizens Tower, 1314 Avenue K, Lubbock, Texas
Present: Tray Payne, Mayor; Shelia Patterson Harris, Mayor Pro Tem; Latrelle Joy, Council Member;
Christy Martinez-Garcia, Council Member; Steve Massengale, Council Member; Mark W.
McBrayer, Council Member; Dr. Jennifer Wilson, Council Member; W. Jarrett Atkinson, City
Manager; Courtney Paz, City Secretary; Chad Weaver, City Attorney
Note
1.
City Council addressed agenda items in the following order:
• Executive Session; 2.1-2.2; Citizen Comments 3; 4.1; 5.1-5.20; 5.22-5.48; 5.21; and 6.1-6. 7.
.Item No. 5.20 was amended.
Executive Session
The meeting recessed at 11:01 a.m. and reconvened in Executive Session under the
provisions of Section 551, Texas Government Code. City Council reconvened in open
session at 2:03 p.m., and the meeting was called to order at 2:05 p.m.
1. 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 Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional
Conduct conflicts with Chapter 551.
1. 1. 1. Settlement offer for Claim No. 22-C-121
1. 2. Hold an executive session in accordance with the Texas Government Code, Section 551.074, to
discuss personnel matters, the appointment, employment, evaluation or reassignment of the
following:
1. 2. 1. City Attorney
1. 2. 2. City Manager
1. 2. 3. City Secretary
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1. 3. Hold an executive session in accordance with Texas Government Code Section 551.074, to
discuss personnel matters, regarding the duties, responsibilities, and/or appointments to the
Lubbock Central Appraisal District Board of Directors.
2:00 p.m. - City Council reconvenes in Open Session in City Council Chambers.
City Council reconvened at 2:03 p.m.
2. CeremonialItems
2. 1. Invocation
Josh Reglin, Chaplain at Covenant Medical Center, led the invocation.
2. 2. Pledges of Allegiance
Pledges of Allegiance, to the United States and Texas Flags, were led by Mayor Pro Tem Shelia
Patterson Harris.
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 2:05 p.m.
3. Citizen Comments - According to Lubbock City Council Rules, any citizen wishing to
appear in-person before a regular meeting of the City Council, regarding any matter
posted on the City Council Agenda below, shall complete the sign-up form provided at the
meeting, no later than 2:00 p.m. on September 12, 2023. Citizen Comments provide an
opportunity for citizens to make comments and express a position on agenda items.
No one appeared to speak.
4. Minutes
4. 1. July 18, 2023 Special City Council Meeting - Electric Utility Board
July 31, 2023 Special City Council Meeting - Budget Work Session
August 1, 2023 Special City Council Meeting - Budget Work Session
August 8, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting
Motion by Council Member Christy Martinez-Garcia, seconded by Council Member
Latrelle Joy, to approve the July 18, 2023 Special City Council Meeting - Electric Utility
Board minutes; the July 31, 2023 Special City Council Meeting - Budget Work Session
minutes; the August 1, 2023 Special City Council Meeting - Budget Work Session
minutes; and the August 8, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting minutes.
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. Vote: 7- 0 Motion carried
5. Consent Agenda - Items considered to be routine are 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 Christy Martinez-Garcia, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Shelia
Patterson Harris, to approve items 5.1-5.20 and 5.22-5.48.
Vote: 7- 0 Motion carried
5. 1. Budget Ordinance Amendment 2nd Reading - Finance: Ordinance No. 2023-00095,
Amendment 32, Amending the FY 2022-23 Budget for municipal purposes respecting the
Streets Capital Projects Fund; providing for filing; and providing for a savings clause.
Jarrett Atkinson, city manager, gave comments and answered questions from City Council.
5. 2. Budget Ordinance Amendment 2nd Reading - Finance: Ordinance No. 2023-00107,
Amendment 34, Amending the FY 2022-23 Budget for municipal purposes respecting the
Public Safety Capital Projects Fund; providing for fling; and providing for a savings
clause.
Jarrett Atkinson, city manager, gave comments and answered questions from City Council.
5. 2. 1. Resolution - Lubbock Fire Rescue: Resolution No. 2023-R0420 authorizing the Mayor to
execute Contract 17449, with Lee Lewis Construction, Inc., for the construction of Fire Station
20 located at 3210 142nd Street.
5. 3. 8udget Ordinance Amendment lst Reading - Finance: Ordinance No. 2023-00110,
Amendment 31, Amending the FY 2022-23 Budget for municipal purposes respecting the Grant
Fund to accept and appropriate funding from the Texas Health and Human Services
Commission; providing for filing; and providing for a savings clause.
5. 4. Budget Ordinance Amendment lst Reading - Finance: Ordinance No. 2023-00 1 1 1,
Amendment 33, amending the FY 2022-23 Budget for municipal purposes respecting the Civic
Centers Fund; providing for filing; and providing for a savings clause.
5. 5. Budget Ordinance Amendment lst Reading - Finance: Ordinance No. 2023-001 l2,
Amendment 36, amending the FY 2022-23 Budget for municipal purposes respecting the Grant
Fund to accept and appropriate funding from the Federal Transit Administration; providing for
fling; and providing for a savings clause.
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5. 6. Budget Ordinance Amendment lst Reading - Finance: Ordinance No. 2023-00113,
Amendment 37, Amending the FY 2022-23 Budget for municipal purposes respecting the Parks
Capital Project Fund; providing for fling; and providing for a savings clause.
Jarrett Atkinson, city manager, gave comments and answered questions from City Council.
5. 7. Ordinance 2nd Reading - Finance: Ordinance No. 2023-00096, the Sixteenth Supplemental
Ordinance, updating the Vintage Township Public Improvement District Service and
Assessment Plan and Assessment Roll.
5. 8. Ordinance 2nd Reading - Finance: Ordinance No. 2023-00097, reviewing classifications for
the methods of assessing special benefits for the services and improvements of property in the
Bell Farms PID; approving, adopting, and filing with the City Secretary the assessment roll;
levying 2023 assessments for the cost of certain services and improvements to be provided in
the district during FY 2023-24; fxing charges and liens against the property in the district and
against the owners thereof; and providing for the collection of the assessment.
5. 9. Ordinance 2nd Reading - Finance: Ordinance No. 2023-00098, reviewing classifcations for
the methods of assessing special benefts for the services and improvements of property in the
North Overton PID; approving, adopting, and filing with the City Secretary the assessment roll;
levying 2023 assessments for the cost of certain services and improvements to be provided in
the district during FY 2023-24; fixing charges and liens against the property in the district and
against the owners thereof; and providing for the collection of the assessment.
5. 10. Ordinance 2nd Reading - Finance: Ordinance No. 2023-00099, reviewing classifcations for
the methods of assessing special benefts for the services and improvements of property in the
North Point PID; approving, adopting, and fling with the City Secretary the assessment roll;
levying 2023 assessments for the cost of certain services and improvements to be provided in
the district during FY 2023-24; fixing charges and liens against the property in the district and
against the owners thereof; and providing for the collection of the assessment.
5. 11. Ordinance 2nd Reading - Finance: Ordinance No. 2023-00100, reviewing classifications for
the methods of assessing special benefits for the services and improvements of property in the
Northwest Passage PID; approving, adopting, and fling with the City Secretary the assessment
roll; levying 2023 assessments for the cost of certain services and improvements to be provided
in the district during FY 2023-24; fixing charges and liens against the property in the district and
against the owners thereof; and providing for the collection of the assessment.
5. 12. Ordinance 2nd Reading - Finance: Ordinance No. 2023-00101, reviewing classifications for
the methods of assessing special benefts for the services and improvements of property in the
Quincy Park PID; approving, adopting, and fling with the City Secretary the assessment roll;
levying 2023 assessments for the cost of certain services and improvements to be provided in
the district during FY 2023-24; fixing charges and liens against the property in the district and
against the owners thereof; and providing for the collection of the assessment.
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5. 13. Ordinance 2nd Reading - Finance: Ordinance No. 2023-00102, reviewing classifications for
the methods of assessing special benefts for the services and improvements of property in
the Upland Crossing PID; approving, adopting, and filing with the City Secretary the assessment
roll; levying 2023 assessments for the cost of certain services and improvements to be provided
in the district during FY 2023-24; fixing charges and liens against the property in the district and
against the owners thereof; and providing for the collection of the assessment.
5. 14. Ordinance 2nd Reading - Finance: Ordinance No. 2023-00103, reviewing ciassifcations for
the methods of assessing special benefits for the services and improvements of property in the
Valencia PID; approving, adopting, and filing with the City Secretary the assessment roll;
levying 2023 assessments for the cost of certain services and improvements to be provided in
the district during FY 2023-24; fixing charges and liens against the property in the district and
against the owners thereof; and providing for the collection of the assessment.
5. 15. Ordinance 2nd Reading - Finance: Ordinance No. 2023-00104, reviewing classifcations for
the methods of assessing special benefits for the services and improvements of property in the
Willow Bend Villas PID; approving, adopting, and filing with the City Secretary the assessment
roll; levying 2023 assessments for the cost of certain services and improvements to be provided
in the district during FY 2023-24; fxing charges and liens against the property in the district and
against the owners thereof; and providing for the collection of the assessment.
5. 16. Resolutions - Finance: Resolution No.'s 2023-R0421, 2023-R0422, 2023-R0423, and
2023-R0424, authorizing the Mayor to execute Contract 17361 with Premier Waterworks,
Inc., Contract 17508 with Core and Main, LP, Contract 17507 with Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.,
and Contract 17509 with O'Tool Plastic Pipe, Inc., for water inventory items.
5. 17. Resolution - Business Development: Resolution No. 2023-R0425 accepting a Special Warranty
Deed for real property located at various tracts within the Bell Farms Public Improvement
District as described on the exhibits to the Special Warranty Deed, granted to the City of
Lubbock on behalf of the Bell Farms Public Improvement District by Betenbough Homes, LLC.
5. 18. Resolution - Business Development: Resolution No. 2023-R0426 authorizing a Commercial
Revitalization Grant Program (Facade) expenditure of Market Lubbock, Inc., to be provided to
Mackenzie Village Shopping Center, pursuant to Article IV, Section 5, of the Amended and
Restated Bylaws of the Market Lubbock Development Corporation.
5. 19. Resolution - Business Development: Resolution No. 2023-R0427 authorizing a Commercial
Revitalization Grant Program (Facade) expenditure of Market Lubbock, Inc., to be provided to
Those Iowa Girls Antiques, pursuant to Article IV, Section 5, of the Amended and Restated
Bylaws of the Market Lubbock Development Corporation.
5. 20. Resolution - Risk Management: Resolution No. 2023-R0428 authorizing the City Manager to
purchase, for and on behalf of Lubbock Power and Light, the City's municipal electric utility,
property insurance coverage to include terrorism, with the insurers as yet to be determined, for
which the premium shall not exceed a rate of $0.1333 per $100.
This item was amended.
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Jarrett Atkinson, city manager; B(u Kostelich, chief financial officer; and Chad Weaver, city
attorney, gave comments and answered questions from City Council.
Motion by Council Member Latrelle Joy, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Shelia Patterson
Harris, to accept the amendment of a not to exceed rate of $0.3497 per $100.00 from the not
to exceed rate of $0.1333 per $100.00.
Vote: 7- 0 Motion carried
5. 21. Ordinance lst Reading - Right-of-Way: Ordinance No. 2023-00116, abandoning and closing
a portion of alley right-of-way located in Block 101, Original Town of Lubbock, Lubbock
County, Texas, dedicated by map, plat and/or dedication deed recorded in Volume 5, Page 384
of the deed records of Lubbock County, Texas; and abandoning and closing three (3) overhead
utility easements and three (3) underground utility easements also located in Block 101, Original
Town of Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas.
Jarrett Atkinson, city manager, gave comments and answered questions from City Council.
Motion by Council Member Dr. Jennifer Wilson, seconded by Council Member Steve
Massengale, to approve Ordinance No. 2023-00 1 1 6.
Vote: 6- 1 Motion carried
NAY: Mayor Pro Tem Shelia Patterson Harris
5. 22. Resolution - Right-of-Way: Resolution No. 2023-R0429 authorizing the Mayor to accept, for
and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, a Street and Public Use Dedication Deed, and all related
documents, from South Plains Electric Cooperative, in connection with certain real property
located in Section 26, Block AK, Lubbock County, Texas, as described under County Clerk File
No. 201601 1 1 16 of the Official Public Records of Lubbock County, Texas, to be utilized for
street, curb, gutter, sidewalk, drainage right-of-way, public utilities, and other public purposes.
5. 23. Resolution - Right-of-Way: Resolution No. 2023-R0430 authorizing the Mayor to accept, for
and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, a Street and Public Use Dedication Deed, and all related
documents, from Double W Development, LLC, in connection with certain real property located
in Section 26, Block AK, Lubbock County, Texas, to be utilized for the Upland Avenue Street
Project.
5. 24. Resolution - Engineering: Resolution No. 2023-R0431 authorizing the Mayor to execute
Change Order No. 1 to Contract 16917, by and between the City of Lubbock and Lone Star Dirt
and Paving, Ltd., for Erskine Street Reconstruction Projects.
Jarrett Atkinson, city manager, gave comments and answered questions from City Council.
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- 5. 25. Resolution - Engineering: Resolution No. 2023-R0432 authorizing the Mayor to
execute Professional Services Agreement 17314, by and between the City of Lubbock and
Freese and Nichols, Inc., for the Mackenzie Park Dam Evaluation and Restoration.
5. 26. Resolution - Engineering: Resolution No. 2023-R0433 receiving the Semi-Annual Report from
the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee (CIAC), regarding the progress and
implementation of the Impact Fee Program.
5. 27. Ordinance lst Reading - Water Utilities: Ordinance No. 2023-00114, amending Article 22.03
of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lubbock, by adding Section 22.03.098, to provide a
defnition of governmental agencies and subdivisions.
5. 28. Ordinance lst Reading - Water Utilities: Ordinance No. 2023-00115, amending Article
22.03.091 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lubbock, by deleting Section 22.03.091(h),
which removes a special wholesale water rate for the Lubbock Reese Redevelopment Authority.
5. 29. Resolution - Public Works Streets: Resolution No. 2023-R0434 authorizing the Mayor to
execute Contract 17505, with West Texas Paving, for the repair of failed paved areas on
82nd Street between Slide Road and Milwaukee Avenue.
5. 30. Resolution - Public Health Services: Resolution No. 2023-R0435 authorizing the Mayor to
execute Contract 17398, and all related documents, by and between the City of Lubbock and
Initium Health, for a Community Health Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan.
5. 31. Resolution - Public Health Services: Resolution No. 2023-R0436 ratifying the acts of the
Mayor in executing Amendment No. 2, and all related documents, to the Health and Human
Services Commission (HHSC) Contract No. HHS000780500002, under the Substance Use
Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Services Block Grant Program, to provide funding for
Community Health Workers (CHW), by and between the City of Lubbock, and the State of
Texas' Health and Human Services Commission.
5. 32. Resolution - Public Health Services: Resolution No. 2023-R0437 ratifying the acts of the
Mayor in executing Amendment No. 3, and all related documents, to the Health and Human
Services Commission (HHSC) Contract No. HHS000779500003, under the Substance Use
Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Services Block Grant Program, to provide Treatment for
Youth (TRY) funding, by and between the City of Lubbock, and the State of Texas' Health and
Human Services Commission.
5. 33. Resolution - Public Health Services: Resolution No. 2023-R0438 ratifying the acts of the
Mayor in executing Amendment No, 3, and all related documents, to the Health and Human
Services Commission Contract No. HHS000779500004, under the Substance Use Prevention,
Treatment and Recovery Services Block Grant Program, to provide funding for Treatment for
Females (TRF), by and between the City of Lubbock, and the State of Texas Health and Human
Services Commission.
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5. 34. Resolution - Public Health Services: Resolution No. 2023-R0439 ratifying the acts of the
Mayor in executing Amendment No. 2, and all related documents, to the Health and Human
Services Commission (HHSC) Contract No. HHS000779500006, under the Substance Use
Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Services Block Grant Program, under the Co-occurring
Psychiatric and Substance Use Disorders (COPSD), by and between the City of Lubbock, and
the State of Texas' Health and Human Services Commission.
5. 35. Resolution - Public Health Services: Resolution No. 2023-R0440 ratifying the acts of the
Mayor in executing Amendment No. 3, and all related documents, to the Health and Human
Services Commission (HHSC) Contract No. HHS0007795500002, under the Substance Use
Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Services Block Grant Program, to provide funding for
Treatment of Adults (TRA), by and between the City of Lubbock, and the State of Texas' Health
and Human Services Commission.
5. 36. Resolution - Public Health Services: Resolution No. 2023-R0441 ratifying the acts of the
Mayor in executing Amendment No. 3, and all related documents, to the Health and Human
Services Commission (HHSC) Contract No. HI-�S001081400001, under the Substance Abuse
Prevention and Behavioral Health Promotion Grant Programs (SA/Prevention), to provide
funding for the Substance Abuse Prevention Program, by and between the City of Lubbock, and
the State of Texas' Health and Human Services Commission.
5. 37. Resolution - Public Health Services: Resolution No. 2023-R0442 ratifying the acts of the
Mayor in executing Amendment No. 2, and all related documents, to the Health and Human
Services Commission (HHSC) Contract No. HHS000779500001, under the Substance Use
Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Services Block Grant Program, to provide funding
for Administration Substance Use Disorder Services (ADMIN) grant, by and between the City
of Lubbock, and the State of Texas' Health and Human Services Commission.
5. 38. Resolution - Public Transit Services: Resolution No. 2023-R0443 authorizing the Mayor to
execute Amendment No. 1 to the Service Agreement dated March 9, 2021, by and between the
City of Lubbock and SPARE Labs, Inc., to allow Citibus to use non-dedicated fleets or third
party providers through a SPARE Open Fleets integration.
5. 39. Resolution - Public Transit Services: Resolution No. 2023-R0444 authorizing the Mayor to
execute a Transit System Management Contract, and all related documents, by and between
the City of Lubbock and RATP Dev USA, Inc., to manage and operate the public transportation
system owned by the City of Lubbock.
5. 40. Resolution - Public Transit Services: Resolution No. 2023-R0445 authorizing the Mayor to
execute FY 2024 Section 5307 Grant, TxDOT URB 2403 (OS), Project ID 51309030524, with
the Texas Department of Transportation for operating assistance for Citibus.
5. 41. Resolution - Parks and Recreation: Resolution No. 2023-R0446 authorizing the City Council
to reject any and all bids received for the Citizen's Tower Landscape Maintenance Project.
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- 5. 42. Resolution - Information Technology: Resolution No. 2023-R0447 authorizing the Mayor to
execute Purchase Order 33100048, with Dell Marketing LP, for the purchase of Dell Power
Scale Data Storage systems to replace existing data storage infrastructure and provide additional
data storage capacity.
5. 43. Resolution - Police: Resolution No. 2023-R0448 authorizing the Mayor to execute an interlocal
agreement with Lubbock County, Texas, allocating and transferring 50% of the City's Justice
Assistance Grant (JAG) award under the FY2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Grant
Program, to Lubbock County, in order to fund the Lubbock County Joint Enforcement Initiative.
5. 44. Resolution - Police: Resolution No. 2023-R0449 authorizing the City Manager to apply for and
execute an agreement with the State of Texas, Rifle-Resistant Body Armor Grant Program, to
fund rifle resistant body armor for the Lubbock Police Department.
5. 45. Resolution - Lubbock Power & Light: Resolution No. 2023-R0450 authorizing the Chief
Administrative Officer, or his designee, to execute that certain Sixth Amendment to Professional
Services Agreement (PSA) dated May 29, 20l 8, by and between the City of Lubbock, acting by
and through LP&L, and TMG Utility Advisory Services, Inc. (TMG) for the Statement of Work
(SOW) to identify and display initial analysis of production issues reported to TMG.
5. 46. Resolution - Lubbock Power & Light: Resolution No. 2023-R0451 adopting the Electric
Rate/Tariff Schedule of Lubbock Power & Light, the City of Lubbock's municipa(ly owned
electric utility, applicable to all rate classes, effective October 1, 2023.
5. 47. Ordinance 2nd Reading - Planning (District 2): Ordinance No. 2023-00105, for Zone Case
3486, a reyuest of Core States Group for Ramona Prater and Estate of Charles Prater, for a zone
change from Transition District (T) to Commercial District (C-4), at 11213 University Avenue,
located north of 114th Street and east of University Avenue, on 2.852 acres of unplatted land out
of Block E, Section 10.
5. 48. Ordinance 2nd Reading - Planning (District 4): Ordinance No. 2023-00106, for Zone Case
3257-P, a request of Hugo Reed and Associates, Inc. for 1585 Development, LLC and Rocket
Partners I, LLC, for a zone change from Single-Family District (R-1) Specifc Use for Reduced
Setbacks to Single-Family District (R-1) Specific Use for Townhouse/Garden Home, generally
located west of Elgin Avenue and south of 137th Street, on 3 acres of unplatted land out of
Block AK, Section 1.
6. Regular Agenda
6. 1. Resolution - Planning: Resolution No. 2023-R0452 authorizing the Mayor to execute
Amendment No. 1 to the Municipal Services Agreement with the Lubbock Economic
Development Alliance, Inc, for the requested annexation of an area of land generally described
as 411 acres north of East 4th Street and east of East Loop 289, into Lubbock's corporate limits.
Victor Escamilla, planning and zoning manager, gave a presentation and answered questions
from City Council. Jarrett Atkinson, city manager; and Chad Weaver, city attorney, gave
comments and answered yuestions from City Council.
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Motion by Council Member Steve Massengale, seconded by Council Member Christy
Martinez-Garcia, to approve Resolution No. 2023-R0452.
Vote: 7- 0 Motion carried
6. 2. Public Hearing - Planning: Ordinance No. 2023-00117, a request for annexation, from the
Lubbock Economic Development Alliance, Inc., to annex an area of approximately 411 acres,
adjacent to the eastern city limits of the City of Lubbock, north of East 4th Street and east of
East Loop 289, into Lubbock's corporate limits.
Victor Escamilla, planning and zoning manager; and Jarrett Atkinson, city manager, gave
comments and answered questions from City Council.
Mayor Payne read into the record the following statement: "The Local Government Code
requires a public hearing for the City Council to consider the annexation of property. At this
time, I will open the public hearing in regard to the annexation of an area of approximately 411
acres, adjacent to the eastern city limits of the City of Lubbock, north of East 4th Street and east
of East Loop 289, into Lubbock's corporate limits."
Mayor Payne opened the public hearing at 2:34 p.m.
No one appeared to speak in favor or opposition.
Mayor Payne closed the public hearing at 2:35 p.m.
Motion by Council Member Steve Massengale, seconded by Council Member Dr. Jennifer
Wilson, to approve Ordinance No. 2023-00117.
Vote: 7- 0 Motion carried
6. 3. Ordinance 2nd Reading - Finance: Ordinance No. 2023-00108, approving and adopting a
budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24; approving summary of estimated and forecasted revenues,
appropriations, and use of excess reserves 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 encumbrances; providing for filing of Adopted Budget; establishing civil service
classifcations and positions; appropriating funds for the Fiscal Year 2023-24 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 and positions; approving
personnel; amending section 4.02.041 of the Code of Ordinances amending animal service fees
as contained therein; amending section 22.03.084 of the Code of Ordinances amending the
water base charge as contained therein; amending section 22.03.085 of the Code of Ordinances
amending the water volume rate as contained therein; amending section 22.03.095 of the Code
of Ordinances by revising the water utility reconnect and disconnect fees as contained therein;
amending section 22.04.133(A) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lubbock by revising
the significant industrial user permit fee as contained therein; amending section 22.04.174 of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Lubbock by adding a weekend dumping fee as contained
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- therein; amending section 22.06.051 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lubbock by
revising the solid waste landfll service fees as contained therein; amending section
22.06.185(A) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lubbock by revising the solid waste
collections service fees as contained therein; providing for the reconciliation of the transfer of
funds from the General Fund to Enterprise Funds; accepting the budgets for Lubbock Economic
Development Alliance, Market Lubbock, Inc., Civic Lubbock, Inc., and Vintage Township
Public Facilities Corporation; fnding that proper notice of ineeting provided by law and
ratifying such; providing a penalty; providing for publication; and providing for a savings clause.
Jarrett Atkinson, city manager, gave comments and answered questions from City Council.
Mayor Payne, read into the record, the following voted "YAY": Mayor Tray Payne, Mayor Pro
Tem Shelia Patterson Harris, Council Member Christy Martinez-Garcia, Council Member Steve
Massengale, Council Member Dr. Jennifer Wilson, and Council Member Latrelle Joy; and the
following voted "NAY": Council Member Mark W. McBrayer.
Motion by Council Member Dr. Jennifer Wilson, seconded by Council Member Christy
Martinez-Garcia, to approve Ordinance No. 2023-00108.
Vote: 6- 1 Motion carried
NAY: Council Member Mark W. McBrayer
6. 4. Resolution - Finance: Resolution No. 2023-R0453 ratifying the adoption of the FY 2023-24
Budget that raises more tax revenue than was generated the previous year.
Mayor Payne, read into the record, the following voted "YAY": Mayor Tray Payne, Mayor Pro
Tem Shelia Patterson Harris, Council Member Christy Martinez-Garcia, Council Member Steve
Massengale, Council Member Dr. Jennifer Wilson, and Council Member Latrelle Joy; and the
following voted "NAY": Council Member Mark W. McBrayer.
Motion by Council Member Steve Massengale, seconded by Council Member Dr. Jennifer
Wilson, to approve Resolution No. 2023-R0453.
Vote: 6- 1 Motion carried
NAY: Council Member Mark W. McBrayer
6. 5. Ordinance 2nd Reading - Finance: Ordinance No. 2023-OOl 09, setting the tax rate and
levying a tax upon all property subject to taxation within the City of Lubbock for 2023;
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 Steve Massengale, seconded by Council Member Christy
Martinez-Garcia, to approve Ordinance No. 2023-00109, a property tax rate be increased
by the adoption of a tax rate of 0.480164, which is effectively a 3.17% increase in the tax
rate.
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Vote: 6- 1 Motion carried
NAY: Council Member Mark W. McBrayer
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6. 6. Resolution - Finance: Resolution No. 2023-R0454 amending the allocation of the Hotel
Occupancy Tax Revenues for FY 2023-24 and distributing receipts, net of coliection expenses,
as authorized in Subsection 18.03.001(b)(2) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lubbock.
Jarrett Atkinson, city manager, gave comments and answered questions from City Council.
Motion by Council Member Mark W. McBrayer, seconded by Council Member Latrelle
Joy, to approve Resolution No. 2023-R0454.
Vote: 7- 0 Motion carried
6. 7. Resolution - Finance: Resolution No. 2023-R0455 authorizing the Mayor to execute an
amendment to the Grant Management Agreement between the City of Lubbock and Market
Lubbock, Inc., dated January 25, 1996, as adopted by Resolution No. 5089.
Jarrett Atkinson, city manager, gave comments and answered questions from City Council.
Motion by Council Member Latrelle Joy, seconded by Council Member Christy
Martinez-Garcia, to approve Resolution No. 2023-R0455.
Vote: 7- 0 Motion carried
3:08 P.M. CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED
There being no further business to come before Council, Mayor Payne adjourned the meeting.
The September 12, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting minutes were approved by the City Council on the
l Oth day of October, 2023.
A' "iEST:
Courtney Paz, City Secretary