HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - Regular - 3/5/2007CITY OF LUBBOCK
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 5, 2007
7:30 A. M.
The City Council of the City of Lubbock, Texas met in regular session on the Sth day
of March, 2007, in the City Council Chambers, first floor, City Hall, 1625 13th Street,
Lubbock, Texas at 7:30 A. M.
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7:31 A.M. CITY COUNCIL CONVENED
City Council Chambers, 1625 13th Street, Lubbock, Texas
Present: Mayor David A. Miller, Mayor Pro Tem Jim Gilbreath, Council
Member Linda DeLeon, Council Member Phyllis Jones, Council
Member John Leonard, Council Member Floyd Price
Absent: Council Member Gary O. Boren
1. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Note: Citizen Comments items are listed in the order they were addressed.
1.3. Ysidro Gutierrez, Lubbock County Commissioner, Precinct 3, appeared
before the City Council to discuss South Beach Club and Lounge.
County Commissioner Ysidro Gutierrez addressed Council in support of his
friend, Armando Gonzales, who is the father of the owner/operator of South
Beach Club and Lounge. Commissioner Gutierrez mentioned the Supreme
Court's ruling on eminent domain and it being lawful for government to take
away one person's property and give it to another person so that the other
person could profit from the original owner's property. Gutierrez requested
Council try to work with the Gonzales family in every way possible to not
� deprive them of their livelihood.
1.2. Christopher and Angela Gonzales appeared before the City Council to
discuss South Beach Club and Lounge and the City's attempt to purchase.
Christopher Gonzales, owner/operator of South Beach Club and Lounge,
addressed Council regazding the future of his family's business.
1.1. Armando and Naida Gonzales appeared before the City Council to discuss
South Beach Club and Lounge.
Armando Gonzales spoke to Council as advocate and supporter of his son and
daughter-in-law, Christopher and Angela Gonzales, owners/operators of South
Beach Club and Lounge. He appealed to Council to do the right thing when
considering the purchase of the building where South Beach is currently
located.
Mayor Miller explained to the citizens of Lubbock the history of how the South
Beach Club and Lounge issue came about. The Mayor also assured the
Gonzales family that, should a deal be consummated or transaction concluded
where the City of Lubbock does buy the building, it would not be through
eminent domain or a condemnation of the building.
• Howard Cowan, owner/operator of Howard Cowan Bond Agency (surety
bonds) that deals with contractors who need surety bonds, addressed Council
regarding recent contract bids that have been taken by the City of Lubbock in
regard to mowing contracts for City parks, cemetery, and some right-of-way.
His concern is to find the appropriate use of surety bonds to protect the tax-
payers money, to guarantee that the work will be done, and to provide
opportunities for small businesses to bid on these contracts.
At this time, Items 6.1 and 6.2 were moved from Regular Agenda and considered.
6.1. Public Meeting 7:30 a.m. - Health: Hold a pubGc meeti.ng to consider the
regulation of on-site sewage facilities, including septic tanks, in Lubbock
County.
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The public meeting was held at 8:00 a.m.
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has established rules for on-
site sewage facilities to provide Texas citizens with adequate public health
protection and a minimum of environmental pollution.
The Texas Legislature has enacted legislation codified as Texas Health and
Safety Code, Chapter 366, which authorizes a local government to regulate the
use of on-site sewage facilities in its jurisdiction in order to abate or prevent
pollution or injury to public health arising out of the use of on-site sewage
facilities.
In 1995, the City entered into an agreement with Lubbock County that provided
for the Lubbock County Health and Environmental Inspector to enforce the
above-mentioned rules for on-site sewage facilities within the Lubbock city
limits and Lubbock County. The following amendment to Chapter 12 renews
and formalizes this agreement in accordance with the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality procedures.
FISCAL IMPACT
No impact to the General Fund.
Staff recommended approval.
Tommy Camden, Health Director, gave comments and explained that this
public meeting is more of a requirement of the Texas Commission for
Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to post a public meeting that is hosted by City
Council. TCEQ required the City to formerly adopt the new rules that are
codified under the Texas Health Commission.
6.2. Ordinance Amendment lst Reading - Health: Ordinance No. 2007-
00021 amending Chapter 12 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Lubbock and adopting rules for on-site sewage facilities, providing a
savings clause, providing a penalty clause, and providing for publication.
ORDINANCE NO. 2007-00021
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 12 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK AND ADOPTING RULES OF
LUBBOCK, TEXAS FOR ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITIES; PROVIDING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION.
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has established rules for on-
site sewage facilities to provide the Texas citizens with adequate public health
protection and a minimum of environmental pollution.
The Texas Legislature has enacted legislation codified as Texas Health and
Safety Code, Chapter 366, which authorizes a local government to regulate the
use of on-site sewage facilities in its jurisdiction in order to abate or prevent
pollution or injury to public health arising out of the use of on-site sewage
facilities.
In 1995, the City entered into an agreement with Lubbock County that provided
for the Lubbock County Health and Environmental Inspector to enforce the
above-mentioned rules for on-site sewage facilities within the Lubbock city
limits and Lubbock County. The following amendment to Chapter 12 renews
and formalizes this agreement in accordance with Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality procedures.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no impact to the General Fund.
Staff recommended approval of the first reading of this ordinance.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Gilbreath, seconded by Council Member
Leonard to pass on first reading Ordinance No. 2006-O0021 as recommended
by staff. Motion carried: 6 Ayes, 0 Nays.
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2. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Miller stated: ��City Council will hold an Executive Session today for the
purpose of consulting with the City Staff with respect to pending or contemplated
lirigation; the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property; personnel
matters; and competidve matters of the public power utility, as provided by
Subchapter p of Chapter 551 of the Government Code, the Open Meetings Law."
8:07 A. M. CITY COUNCIL RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Council Conference Room
All council members were present.
2.1. Hold an executive session in accordance with V.T.C.A. Government Code,
Section 551.071, to discuss pending or contemplated litigation or settlement
agreement, and hold a consultation with attorney (Citibus, Finance, Police,
Right-of-Way, Solid Waste, Stormwater, Streets, Water Utilities).
2.2. Hold an executive session in accordance with V.T.C.A. Government Code,
Section 551.072, to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of
real property (Visitors Center, Water Utilities).
2.3. Hold an executive session in accordance with V.T.C.A. Government Code,
Section 551.074 (a)(1), to discuss personnel matters (City Attorney, City
Manager, City Secretary) and take appropriate action.
2.4. Hold an executive session in accordance with V.T.C.A. Government Code,
Section 551.086, on the following competitive matters (Electric Utilities):
2.4.1 to deliberate, vote and take fmal action on electric rates of Lubbock
Power and Light;
2.4.2 to discuss, vote and take final action on a competitive matter
regarding operation, financial and capital statements and budgets,
revenue and expense projections, strategic and business plans and
�^ studies of Lubbock Power and Light;
2.4.3 to discuss and deliberate a competitive matter regarding the
strategies, goals, funding and strategic purpose of the City of
Lubbock's relationship with and membership in the West Texas
Municipal Power Agency.
9:39 A.M. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED
City Council Chambers
Present: Mayor David A. Miller; Mayor Pro Tem Jim Gilbreath; Council
Member Linda DeLeon; Council Member Phyllis Jones; Council
Member John Leonard; Council Member Floyd Price; Lee Ann
Dumbauld, City Manager; Anita Burgess, City Attorney; and Rebecca
Garza, City Secretary
Absent: Council Member Gary O. Boren
Mayor Miller reconvened the meeting at 9:39 a.m.
3. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3.1. Invocation by Pastor Sonya Beaty, Bethel AME Church.
3.2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flags.
o�-, Pledge of Allegiance was given in unison by those in the City Council
Chambers to both the United States flag and the Texas flag.
3.3. Special recognition commemorating the first annual Black History Month
March.
Mayor Miller presented special recognition commemorating the first annual
Black History Month March. Roberta Hightower was present to accept the
special recognition.
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4. MINUTES
4.1. Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes: Regular City Council Meeting,
February 6, 2007.
Motion was made by Council Member Price, seconded by Council Member
Jones to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of February
6, 2007 as recommended by staff. Motion carried: 6 Ayes, 0 Nays.
5. CONSENT AGENDA (Items 5.1-5.6, 5.8-5.14)
Motion was made by Council Member DeLeon seconded by Council Member Price to
approve Items 5.1-5.6, 5.8-5.14 on consent agenda as recommended by staff. Motion
carried: 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, with Council Member Jones recusing on Item 5.12.
5.1. Zone Case No. 3074 (north of FM 1294 and east of old US 8'� Ordinance
2nd Reading - Zoning: Ordinance No. 2007-00018 Consider request of
Parkhill, Smith and Cooper (for Lubbock Economic Development
Alliance) for a zoning change from T to M-2 on 301.648 acres of unplatted
land located in the west half of Section 38, Block D, .
ORDINANCE NO. 2007-00018
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 7084 AND THE
OFFICIAL MAP OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK MAKING THE FOLLOWING
CHANGES: ZONE CASE NO. 3074; A ZONING CHANGE FROM T TO M-2
ZONING ON 301.648 ACRES OF UNPLATTED LAND LOCATED IN THE WEST
HALF OF SECTION 38, BLOCK D, LUBBOCK, TEXAS; PROVIDING A PENALTY;
PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
This zoning change will provide proper zoning for the development of a 300-
acre industrial area north of Lubbock/Preston Smith International Airport and
owned by Lubbock Economic Development Alliance (LEDA).
Adjacent land uses:
N — vacant
S— Texas A and M University Experiment Station fann land
E — vacant
W— several business locations and homes, outside the city limits
The property was acquired by the City to provide for rail spurs recently brought
into the Airport for enhancement of future and existing businesses and is
needed for rail service by both airfield and non-airfield operations. In a
previous transaction between the City and LEDA, LEDA is now the owner of
the property and is requesting M-2 zoning for the purpose of having land to
offer for industrial development.
Since the recent annexation, the Comprehensive Land Use Plan has not been
amended for this parcel. The parcel was annexed as transitiona� until the proper
future land use status is determined and made a part of the Plan. All of the land
within the vicinity of the Airport inside the City is designated as "industrial"
because of the influence of the Airport. Residential and airfield/industrial uses
are not considered as compatible adjacent land uses. That fact has been
recognized on all of the Land Use Plans adopted by the City Council since
1975. The same land use concept applies to this parcel, and staff recommended
that the Planning Commission include the "industrial" designation as a minor
amendment for the Comprehensive Land Use Plan in a motion, should the zone
case be referred to the Council for approval.
Several property owners north of the annexed area who are not residents of
either the City of Lubbock or the City of New Deal, but residents of a"no
man's land" in between the two cities in the vicinity of a junk yazd, the
Interstate and an active railroad, attended the meeting. The individuals did not
express any real opposition to the proposal, but did have questions about what
was going to be located there. LEDA officials visited with the group after the
meeting. The staff is not aware of the outcome of those discussions.
As noted, the area is consistent with the need for industrial designation and the
request is consistent with zoning policy. The parcel is adjacent to an FM
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Highway and is also within 100 yards of I-27, so development of the parcel as
industrial should have little impact on the thoroughfare system.
The Planning Commission recommended the request with the addition of
amendment of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan to designate the azea as
"industrial".
FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact is anticipated.
The staff supports the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
recommended approval.
5.2. Budget Amendment Ordinance 2nd Reading - Finance: Ordinance No.
2007-00017 Consider budget ordinance Amendment No. 8 amending the
FY 2006-07 budget respecting the General Fund.
ORDINANCE NO. 2007-00017
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FY 2006-07 BUDGET FOR MUNICIPAL
PURPOSES RESPECTING THE GENERAL FUND.
The Centennial Committee has requested $100,000 as "seed money" to begin
preparation for the City's Centennial celebration.
FISCAL IMPACT
The $100,000 appropriation will come from General Fund Balance.
5.3. Budget Amendment Ordinance 2nd Reading - Finance: Ordinance No.
2007-00020 Consider budget ordinance Amendment No. 9 amending the
FY 2006-07 budget respecting the LP&L Fund and Water Fund.
ORDINANCE NO. 2007-00020
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FY 2006-07 BUDGET FOR MUNICIPAL
PURPOSES RESPECTING THE (1) LP&L FUND; AND (2) WATER FUND.
1. Amend the operating budget in the LP&L Fund. Specific information
regarding these projects is competitive information protected under Chapter
552.133 of the Texas Government Code.
2. Amend Capital Improvement Project 91210, Water Main Extension South
by appropriating $232,320 of additional revenue from the Lubbock Cooper
Independent School District. The total appropriation for this project will be
$882,320. The additional funding will pay for the equivalent pipeline size of
a six-inch line to Lubbock Cooper Independent School District. Under the
contract approved on June 26, 2006 (Resolution No. 2006-R0308), the
increased pipeline size will be paid by the City.
FISCAL IMPACT
Included in backup information and item summary.
Staff recommended approval of the second reading of this ordinance.
5.4. Right-of-Way Ordinance lst Reading - Right-of-Way: Ordinance No.
2007-00022 abandoning and closing a portion of 26th Street located in
Section 5, Block E-2, Lubbock County, Texas, street closure located at
5601 19th Street.
ORDINANCE NO. 2007-00022
� AN ORDINANCE ABANDONING AND CLOSING A PORTION OF 26TH
STREET LOCATED IN SECTION 5, BLOCK E-2, LUBBOCK COUNTY, TEXAS,
WHICH IS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE BODY OF THIS
ORDINANCE; DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO MARK THE OFFICIAL MAPS
OF THE CITY TO REFLECT SAID ABANDONMENT AND CLOSING; PROVIDING
A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATON.
This ordinance abandons and closes a portion of 26th Street in Section 5, Block
E-2, which is located just east of Frankford Avenue and west of Eileen Street.
This closure is due to new development on the Lubbock Christian University
campus. Since the requestor of this closure is the original dedicator of the street
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area being closed, there will not be a charge for this closure. All utility
companies are in agreement with this street closure.
FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact is anticipated.
Staff recommended approval of the first reading of this ordinance.
5.5. Right-of-Way Ordinance lst Reading - Right-of-Way: Ordinance No.
2007-00023 abandoning and closing a portion of a 20-foot alley located in
Section 6, Block E, Lubbock County, Texas, alley closure located at 717
East 73rd Street.
ORDINANCE NO. 2007-00023
AN ORDINANCE ABANDONING AND CLOSING A PORTION OF AN
ALLEY LOCATED IN SECTION 6, BLOCK E, LUBBOCK COUNTY, TEXAS AND
MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE BODY OF THIS ORDINANCE;
DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO MARK THE OFFICIAL MAPS OF THE CITY
TO REFLECT SAID ABANDONMENT AND CLOSING; PROVIDING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
This ordinance abandons and closes a portion of a 20-foot alley located just east
of Globe Avenue and north of East 73rd Street. The requestor owns both sides
of the alley and wants to be able to access both properties from the alley. The
east/west alley closure will remain as a drainage and utility easement and will
be credited 50% for easement purposes. Since the requestor of this closure is
not the original dedicator of the a11ey area being closed, there will be a chazge
for this alley closure. The total alley area being closed is 5,749.81 square feet
and the Right-of-Way Department has determined two values due to the alley
having commercial property on one side of the alley and residential lots on the
other side of the alley. Staff valued the commercial property at 75 cents per
square foot and the residential lots at 17 cents per squaze foot with a total value
of $2,056.50 for the alley closure. In the re-plat, the requestor is dedicating
3,000 square feet of new alley x 17 cents =$510. Therefore the amount due the
City is $1,546.50 ($2056.50 -$510). All utility companies are in agreement
with this alley closure.
FISCAL IMPACT
Estimated General Fund revenue of $1,547.
Staff recommended approval of the first reading of this ordinance.
5.6. Monitor Well Permit Resolution - Right of Way: Resolution No. 2007-
R0087 authorizing the Mayor to execute a Street Use License and/or City
Public Grounds Monitor Well Permit with Talon/LPE, for a street right-
of-way monitor well located at 440150th Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-R0087
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the Mayor of the City of Lubbock BE and is hereby authorized and directed
to execute for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, a Street Use License and/or City
Public Grounds Monitor Well Permit, with associated documents, by and between the City
of Lubbock and Talon/LPE. Said Agreement is attached hereto and incorporated in this
Resolution as if fully set forth herein and shall be included in the minutes of the City
Council.
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Passed by the City Council this Sth day of March, 2007.
/s/David A. Miller
DAVID A. MILLER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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/s/Rebecca Garza
Rebecca Garza, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Is/Dave Booher
Dave Booher, Right-of-Way Agent
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
JslLinda L. Chamales
Linda L. Chamales
Senior AttorneylOffice Practice Section
This monitor well allows Talon/LPE to drill a ground water monitor well in the
west street right-of-way of Quaker Avenue just south of SOth Street. The
adjacent property owner Southwest Convenience Store has given written
approval to allow the contractor to place the monitor well on the east side of
their property in the street xight-of-way. The former gas station property located
� at 4337 SOth Street had an underground tank that was leaking and the TNRCC
has requested that they go off site with a monitor well in addition to what they
have already drilled on their property. This permit is for 20 years, payable every
5 years in advance. All utilities are in agreement and the City will receive $100
per year for this monitor well location.
FISCAL IMPACT
Estimated General Fund revenue of $100 annually.
Staff recommended approval of this resolution.
5.7. This item was moved from consent agenda to regular agenda and
considered following Item 5.14.
5.8. Overnight Camping Authorization Resolution - Parks and Recreadon:
ResoluNon No. 2007-R0088 authorizing a temporary overnight camping
area in Mackenzie Park on Saturday, April 21, 2007, for the 6th Annual
Lubbock Grand Prix to be held on Sunday, April 22, 2007, by the
Montford Unit Volunteer Employees.
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-R0088
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK
THAT the City Council of the City of Lubbock hereby authorize a temporary
�, overnight camping area in Mackenzie Park on Saturday, Apri121, 2007, for the 6`� Annual
Lubbock Grand Prix to be held on Sunday, April 22, 2007, by the Montford Unit
Volunteer Employees, as set forth in Exhibit "A" hereto, which said Exhibit "A" is
attached hereto and made a part hereof as if fully copied herein in detail.
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Passed by the City Council this Sth day of March, 2007.
/s/David A. Miller
DAVID A. MILLER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
/s/Rebecca Garza
Rebecca Garza, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
/s/Randv Truesdell
Randy Truesdell
Community Services Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/Amv L. Sims
Amy L. Sims
Assistant City Attorney
The Montford Unit Volunteer Employees have asked for permission to allow
overnight camping in Mackenzie Park on Apri121, 2007, the night before their
motorcycle race benefiting Special Olympics on Sunday, April 22, 2007. This
will be the sixth year this race has been held in the undeveloped portion of
Mackenzie Park south of Parkway Drive and west of Oak Avenue. No
campfires will be allowed and portable restrooms, extra trash cans, and security
will be provided by the Montford Unit employees.
Chapter 10-1(5) of the Code of Ordinances allows for the designation of
camping areas. If approved by the City Council, camping will be allowed on
Apri121-22, 2007, at a location as indicated on the map included.
On February 27, 2007, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved
recommendation of this request to the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact is anticipated.
Staff recommended approval of this resolution.
5.9. Settlement Resolution - Risk Management: Resolution No. 2007-R0089
authorizing the Mayor to settle any and all claims under claim No. 06-
C-067 relating to an automobile collision in the amount of $90,000.
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-R0089
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK
THAT the City Council of the City of Lubbock authorizes the Mayor to settle claim
#06-C-067, in the amount of $90,000.00.
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Passed by the City Council this Sth day of March, 2007.
/s/David A. Miller
DAVID A. MILLER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
/s/Rebecca Garza
Rebecca Garza, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
/s/Leisa H utchenson
Leisa Hutchenson, Risk Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/Jeff Hartsell
Jeff Hartsell, Assistant City Attorney
Risk Management funds for the settlement of this claim are available.
FISCAL IMPACT
The settlement of this claim will come from the Risk Fund.
�,.., Staff recommended approval of this resolution.
' 5.10. Support Resolution - Water Utilities: Resoludon No. 2007-R0090
' authorizing the Mayor to support the Canadian River Municipal Water
District's Plan for the use of 2005 revenue bond proceeds for the
development of well field infrastructure.
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-R0090
WHEREAS, the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority ("CRMWA"), of
which the City of Lubbock is a member, has purchased substantial groundwater in, on and
under certain lands located in Roberts County, Texas (the "Groundwater Rights");.
WHEREAS, construction of substantial well field infrastructure is necessary to
operate and produce the Groundwater Rights;
WHEREAS, it was initially estimated by CRMWA that the well field infrastructure
expense would amount to approximately Twenty Million Dollars ($20,000,000);
WHEREAS, it is now estimated by CRMWA that the well field infrastructure
expense will amount to approximately Twenty-Five Million Dollars ($25,000,000);
WHEREAS, the City of Lubbock desires to indicate its approval and acceptance of
the expenditure of the well field infrastructure by CRMWA, as set forth above.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the City of Lubbock hereby consents to the expenditure of the Canadian
River Municipal Water Authority of Twenty-Five Million Dollars ($25,000,000) related to
development of well field infrastructure and hereby supports the Canadian River Municipal
Water Authority in its efforts to develop and produce the Groundwater Rights.
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Passed by the City Council this Sth day of March 2007.
/s/David A. Miller
DAVID A. MILLER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
/s/Rebecca Garza
Rebecca Garza, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
/s/Tom Adams
Tom Adams, Deputy City Manager
The Canadian River Municipal Water Authority (CRMWA) issued
approximately $100 million in revenue bonds with approval by member cities
for the purposes of purchasing groundwater rights and constructing well field
infrastructure. The original plan was to spend approximately $20 million for
well field infrastructure. The final plan will require approximately $25 million.
The remaining balance has been and will continue to be used for the purchase
of groundwater rights. CRMWA is requesting approval and support for this
change in plans from its member cities.
FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact is anticipated as the City's fund requirements will not change.
The Lubbock Water Advisory Commission and staff recommended approval of
this resolution.
5.11. Tax Abatement Contract Assignment Resolution - Business Development:
Resolution No. 2007-R0091 authorizing the Mayor to execute an
assignment to transfer and assign to First Industrial Development Services,
Inc. the tax abatement agreement dated December 16, 1999, between the
City of Lubbock and U.S. Distribution Center, L.L.C.
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-R0091
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 6639, the City Council of the City of Lubbock
approved a tax abatement Agreement dated December 16, 1999, between the City of
Lubbock and U. S. Distribution Center, L.L.C., a copy of which Agreement is attached
hereto and incorporated in this resolution as if fully set forth; and
WHEREAS, U. S. Distribution Center, Ltd., successor by conversion to U. S.
Distribution Center, L.L.C. desires to assign the tax abatement Agreement to First
Industrial Development Services, Inc.; NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the Mayor of the City of Lubbock BE and is hereby authorized and directed
to execute for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock an Assignment to transfer and assign
to First Industrial Development Services, Inc. that certain tax abatement Agreement dated
December 16, 1999, between the City of Lubbock and U. S. Distribution Center, L.L.C.
Said Assignment is attached hereto and incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set forth
herein and shall be included in the minutes of the Council.
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Passed by the City Council this Sth day of March, 2007.
/s/David A. Miller
DAVID A. MILLER, MAYOR
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Is/Rebecca Garza
Rebecca Garza, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Is/Rob Allison
Rob Allison, Assistant City Manager
Development Services
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
IslLinda L. Chamales
Linda L. Chamales, Senior Attorney/
Office Practice Section
On December 16, 1999, the City Council approved a tax abatement contract
with U.S. Distribution Center, L.L.C. for the construction of a distribution
facili�y located in the South Enterprise Zone at 5801 MLK Jr. Boulevard. This
is the facility United Supermarkets leases for their distribution center. United
Supermarkets, as lessee, is the recipient of the benefit of the tax abatement.
In February 2006, U.S. Distribution Center, L.L.C. sold the building to First
Industrial Development Services, Inc. Then in January 2007, First Industrial
Development Services, Inc. sold the building to Naples Lubbock Venture,
"'� L.L.C. This will be a two-step process. In the first step, the tax abatement
contract will need to be assigned to First Industrial Development Services, Inc.,
then in step two, the contract will need to be assigned from First Industrial to
the new owner, Naples Lubbock Venture, L.L.C.
This item is the first step of the process. U.S. Distribution Center, L.L.C. is
requesting that the City Council authorize an assignment of the tax abatement
agreement to First Industrial Development Services, Inc. Step two of the
process will be on a future agenda.
FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact is anticipated.
Staff recommended approval of this resolution.
5.12. Contract Resolution - Civic Services: Resolution No. 2007-R0092
authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Civic Lubbock, Inc.
to oversee and coordinate funding allocated from Hotel Occupancy Tax to
be used for the 2007 Music Festival and/or future Lubbock Music
Festivals.
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-R0092
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
�-^ THAT the Mayor of the City of Lubbock BE and is hereby authorized and directed
to execute for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock an Agreement between the City of
Lubbock and Civic Lubbock, Inc., to administer hotel occupancy tax funds for the 2007
Lubbock Music Festival, and related documents. Said Agreement is attached hereto and
incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set forth herein and shall be included in the
minutes of the Council.
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Passed by the City Council this Sth day of March, 2007.
/s/David A. Miller
DAVID A. MILLER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
/s/Rebecca Garza
Rebecca Garza, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
/s/Freddv Chavez
Freddy Chavez,
Director of Civic Services
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/Linda L. Chamales
Linda L. Chamales, Senior Attorney
Office Practice Section
Pursuant to the current license agreement dated September 21, 2005, Civic
Lubbock, Inc. created an Entertainment Task Force Standing Sub-Committee.
Responsibilities include the development, organization, coordination, and
funding of events that will take advantage of various talent and venues
associated with the City's entertainment industry while working collectively
with entertainment entities throughout the region to have a positive impact on
tourism within the City.
The City of Lubbock FY 2006-07 Budget was amended on November 21, 2006,
to appropriate and designates $175,000 from the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund Balance
for the Lubbock Music Festival. The Hotel Occupancy Tax statute requires an
agreement when funds are being allocated to a secondary agency, as in the case
with Civic Lubbock, Inc. The funds will be deposited in an interest bearing
account and Civic Lubbock, Inc. shall comply with all laws and provisions of
Chapter 351 of the Texas Tax Code. Civic Lubbock, Inc. will make quarterly
reports to the City Secretary with regards to such expenditures made by Civic
Lubbock and detailing how these funds were expended.
FISCAL IMPACT
On November 21, 2006, the City Council allocated $175,000 of Hotel
Occupancy Tax for this purpose.
Staff recommended approval of this resolution.
Council Member Jones recused on this item.
5.13. Contract Resolution - Water Utilities: Resolution No. 2007-R0093
authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract for the replacement of online
particle counting sensors at the Water Treatment Plant, RFP 07-704-DD.
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-R0093
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the City Council of the City of Lubbock hereby authorizes and directs the
Mayor of the City of Lubbock to execute a Contract by and between the City of
Lubbock and L. Howard Construction, Inc., of Abernathy, Texas, for replacement of
particle counters at the Water treatment Plant, RFP 07-704-DD, which Contract and
any associated documents, are attached hereto and made a part of this Resolution for all
intents and purposes.
Passed by the City Council this Sth day of March , 2007.
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Is/David A. Miller
DAVID A. MILLER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
/s/Rebecca Garza
� Rebecca Garza, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
/s/Thomas L. Adams
Thomas L. Adams,
Deputy City Manager/Water Utilities Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Is/Don Vandiver
Don Vandiver, Attorney of Counsel
This project involves the replacement of 24 online particle counter sensors at
the Water Treatment Plant, located at 6001 N. Guava. The sensors are
necessary to monitor the number and sizes of suspended particles passing
through the treatment process and are a valuable tool for early warning of
possible breakthrough in the filters. By continuously monitoring particle sizes,
operational changes may be made in a timely manner to minimize or eliminate
particle sizes related to Cryptosporidium and Gia.rdia. The existing units are
several years old and repair parts have now become obsolete. Continuous
online monitoring of the water quality is an essential tool that allows staff to
make necessary adjustments of chemical dosages or treatment practices to
'� produce quality water for the citizens of Lubbock and the other communities.
Time for completion of this project is 90 days with liquidated damages of $25
per day.
Evaluation criteria published in the RFP included price, 40%; resume and
references of the proposed job superintendent, 15%; potential items that could
reduce the cost of work, 15%; insurance claims and litigation during the last
three years, 15%; construction time, 10%; list of subcontractors, 10%; phasing
options that may shorten construction time, 5%.
The selection committee ranked each proposal as follows:
L. Howard Construction, Inc.
Abernathy, TX
$143,353
625 points
Prime Controls
Lewisville, TX
$155,150
616 points
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� A total of $150,000 is appropriated in the Adopted FY 2006-07 Water Fund
operating budget for the replacement of these particle counters.
Staff recommended contract award to L. Howard Construction of Abernathy,
Texas for $143,352.80.
5.14. Contract Amendment Resolution - Public Works: Resolution No. 2007-
R0094 authoriztng the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 4 to the contract
with Iiugo Reed and Associates, Inc. for engineering services for Glenna
Goodacre Blvd. and other streets in the Overton Park development.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2007-R0094
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the City Council of the City of Lubbock hereby authorizes and directs the
Mayor of the City of Lubbock to execute an Amendment No. 4 to the Contract by and
between the City of Lubbock and Hugo Reed & Associates, Inc., on the Glenna
Goodacre Boulevard Project in Overton Park, which Amendment No. 4 and any
associated documents are attached hereto and made a part of this Resolution for all
intents and purposes.
Passed by the City Council this Sth day of March, 2007.
/s/David A. Miller
DAVID A. MILLER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
/s/Rebecca Garza
Rebecca Garza, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
/s/Larry Hertel
Larry Hertel, City Engineer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/Don Vandiver
Don Vandiver, Attorney of Counsel
Hugo Reed and Associates, Inc. (HRA) was selected to perform engineering
services related to street improvements and certain construction of amenities
within the Overton Park project rights-of-way.
The original contract with HRA dated December 8, 2003, included the design
of Glenna Goodacre Boulevard from University Avenue to Avenue U, 6th
Street from University Avenue to Avenue X, Avenue X from 6th Street to lOth
Street, certain right-of-way amenities, schematics, and an overall Overton Park
parking study. The original contract amount was $277,089.
Amendment No. 1 to the engineering services contract was dated August 26,
2004, and included the design of 6th Street from Avenue X to Avenue V and
Avenue V from Marsha Sharp Freeway to Glenna Goodacre Blvd., and certain
right-of-way amenities. Amendment No. 1 was for $165,915.
Amendment No. 2 was dated November 4, 2004, and included design and
construction services for public lighting and University Avenue curb and gutter
reconshuction adjacent to the City Bank tract. Amendment No. 2 was for
$7,500.
Amendment No. 3 was dated November 7, 2005, and included surveys and
design, plan preparation, estimates and right-of-way surveys and parcel
documents, along with storm sewer design, for the Wal-Mart streets, and
certain other residential streets within Overton Park. Amendment No. 3 was for
$406,306.
Amendment No. 4 changes the scope of work that was previously described in
Amendment No. 3. These changes were due to the need to prioritize some of
the street improvements differently than originally planned within the Overton
Park project. Hugo Reed & Associates has agreed to these changes in scope of
work.
Amendment No. 4 additional scope of work: Avenue T from 7th Street to
Glenna Goodacre Boulevard; Avenue S from 7th Street to Glenna Goodacre
Boulevard; Avenue R from 7th Street to Glenna Goodacre Boulevard; and
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certain curb and gutter on the north side of Glenna Goodacre Boulevard from
Avenue R to Avenue S.
Amendment No. 4 deletes from the previous scope of work the following: l Oth
Street from Avenue U to Avenue S; Avenue T from 9th Street to lOth Street,
and certain storm sewer work at the intersection of Avenue S and l Oth Street.
Amendment No. 4 will not change the contract amount. This contract is based
on hourly rates for actual work performed with a"not to exceed" contract
amount of $856,810. This amendment will extend the completion date of
"� engineering services associated with this contract to December 31, 2007.
FISCAL IMPACT
The funding for the engineering services in Overton Park will come from the
North Overton TIF Fund. Amendment No. 4 will not increase the contract
amount.
Staff recommended approval of this resolution.
6. REGULAR AGENDA
Note: Regular Agenda items and Consent Agenda items moved to Regular
Agenda are listed in the order they were addressed (Items 5.7, 6.7, 6.8, 6.3,
6.4, 6.5, 6.6)
6.1. This item was moved from regular agenda and considered following
Citizens Comments.
6.2. This item was moved from regular agenda and considered following Items
6.1.
5.7. License Agreement Resolution - Parks and Recreation: Resolution No.
2007-R0095 authorizing the Mayor to execute an Athletic Facility License
Agreement with various baseball, softball, and soccer user groups for
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games and practice sessions of various City locations.
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-R0095
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the City Council of the City of Lubbock hereby authorizes and directs the
Mayor of the City of Lubbock to execute an Athletic Facility License Agreement for
various sports �programs by and between the City of Lubbock and various baseball,
softball and soccer user groups for games and practice sessions at various City
locations, which License Agreement and any associated documents, are attached hereto
and made a part of this Resolution for all intents and purposes.
Passed by the City Council this Sth day of March , 2007.
/s/David A. Miller
DAVID A. MILLER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
/s/Rebecca Garza
Rebecca Garza, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Is/Randy Truesdell
Randy Truesdell
Community Services Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Is/Don Vandiver
Don Vandiver, Attorney of Counsel
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This agreement will allow various user groups listed in "Exhibit C" permission
to conduct various games and practice sessions at various City athletic facility
locations. The agreement defines responsibilities of the respective
organizations and the City.
The leagues will provide services relating to the operation of the league
including the development of roster lists, the payment of league fees, the
scheduling of all games and tournaments, the assignment, training and payment
of referees, officials and score keepers, and other services that may be
necessary for the administration of the league.
Maintenance responsibilities for leagues and the City are outlined in "Exhibit
A". Field signage regulations are outlined in "Exhibit B".
FISCAL IMPACT
Sports user fee revenue of $2 for each participant. There are approximately
8,420 participants in the various leagues, which will generate approximately
$16,840 in revenue.
Staff recommended approval of this resolution.
Randy Truesdell, Parks and Recreation Manager, and Assistant City Manager
Scott Snider gave comments and answered questions from Council.
Motion was made by Council Member DeLeon, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Gilbreath to pass Resolution No. 2006-R0095 as recommended by staff.
Motion carried: 6 Ayes, 0 Nays.
6.7. Ordinance Amendment lst Reading - Building Inspection: Ordinance No.
2007-00024 amending Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Lubbock, Texas, amending Article I, Section 6-25, providing for the
administrative approval of certain building installations otherwise affected
by a property boundary.
ORDINANCE NO. 2007-00024
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS, AMENDING ARTICLE I,
SECTION 6-25, PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL OF
CERTAIN BUILDING INSTALLATIONS OTHERWISE AFFECTED BY A
PROPERTY BOUNDARY; PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
This ordinance amendment will allow administrative approval of various
building installations and uses normally prohibited because of proximity to, or
encroachment upon, or across a property line. Where the adjacent lots are under
common ownership and the anticipated hazards do not therefore exist, a
recordable agreement to hold the property as one parcel will provide property
owner relief while affording the necessary protections. This ordinance
amendment will ratify a practice that has been successfully used for the past six
years.
FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact is anticipated. Recordation fees are the responsibility of the
applicant.
The ordinance amendment is recommended by the Model Code and
Construction Ordinance Advisory Board and staff recommended approval of
the first reading of this ordinance.
Steve O'Neal, Building Official, gave comments and answered questions from
Council.
Motion was made by Council Member DeLeon, seconded by Council Member
Price to pass on first reading Ordinance No. 2006-O0024 as recommended by
staff. Motion carried: 6 Ayes, 0 Nays.
6.8. Budget Amendment Ordinance lst Reading - Finance: Ordinance No.
2007-00025 Amendment No. 10 amending the FY 2006-07 budget
respecting the Grant Fund.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2007-00025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FY 2006-07 BUDGET FOR MUNICIPAL
PURPOSES RESPECTING THE GRANT FUND.
Approve the reallocation of unspent funds from U. S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant, HOPE 3
Program and HOME Investment Partnership Programs. The amount of funds to
be reallocated is $740,000. The unspent funds will be used for public facility
projects and housing programs. Funds will be allocated in the following
manner:
Reallocate previously appropriated funds of $25,000 from FY 2005-06
Community Development Block Grant reallocation funds from Housing and
Urban Development, for the renovation of Boys and Girls Club Phea
Branch.
2. Reallocate previously appropriated funds of $90,000 from FY 2005-06
Community Development Block Grant reallocation funds from Housing and
Urban Development, for the renovation of Boys and Girls Club Optimist
Branch.
3. Reallocate previously appropriated funds of $100,000 from FY 2005-06
Community Development Block Grant reallocation funds from Housing and
Urban Development, for the Down Payment and Closing Cost of North and
East Lubbock Community Development Corporation.
4. Reallocate previously appropriated funds of $65,000 from FY 2005-06
Community Development Block Grant reallocation funds from Housing and
Urban Development, for the 108 Loan Payment of City of Lubbock
Community Development.
5. Reallocate previously appropriated funds of $100,000 from FY 200S-06
Community Development Block Grant reallocation funds from Housing and
�'""" Urban Development, for the Emergency Repair Program of City of
Lubbock Community Development.
6. Reallocate previously appropriated funds of $20,000 from FY 2005-06
Community Development Block Grant reallocation funds from Housing and
Urban Development, for the Residential Rehab HOME Project Cost of City
of Lubbock Community Development.
7. Reallocate previously appropriated funds of $240,000 from FY 2005-06
HOPE 3 reallocation funds from HOPE 3 repayment revolving funds, for
the New Construction Program of City of Lubbock Community
Development.
8. Reallocate previously appropriated funds of $100,000 from FY 2005-06
HOME Investment Partnership Grant reallocation funds from Housing and
Urban Development, for Handicapped Accessible Housing of Community
Housing Resource Boazd.
FISCAL IMPACT
Included in item summary.
Staff recommended approval of the first reading of this ordinance.
Jeff Yates, Chief Financial Officer, and Bill Howerton, Director of Community
Development, gave comments and answered questions frozn Council.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Gilbreath, seconded by Council Member
DeLeon to pass on first reading Ordinance No. 2006-O0025 as recommended
by staff. Motion carried: 6 Ayes, 0 Nays.
9:55 A. M. CITY COUNCIL RECESSED
10:00 A. M. CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED
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6.3. Public Hearing 10:00 a.m. - Environmental Compliance: Hold a public
hearing concerning the City's application proposing the establishment of a
Municipal Settings Designation related to groundwater contamination in
the vicinity of Sth Street & Avenue J, described as an 8.84 acre tract of
land out of section 1, Block O and Section 79, Block A.
Mayor Miller opened the public hearing at 10:01 a. m. No one appeared on
behalf or in opposition to the City's application proposing the establishment of
a Municipal Settings Designation. Mayor Miller closed the hearing at 10:12 a.
m.
Pursuant to Section 28-178 of the Code of Ordinances, this public hearing is
being provided as an opportunity for public input related to the City's
application for Municipal Settings Designation status for properties owned by
the City and Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts (formerly owned
by Bordens Milk Products, Inc.). The properties are located in the vicinity of
Sth Street & Avenue J as shown on the accompanying map.
The following will serve as the required written Director's report:
The application accompanying this report was completed and submitted on
behalf of the City by Enprotec, Hibbs and Todd. T'he application was reviewed
by the following deparhnents: City Attorney, Environmental Compliance,
Planning, Engineering, Water Utilities and City Manager. The application was
found to be complete, meeting all requirements of Ordinance No. 2006-00133.
All reviewing departments support the application. Measures specified in the
application are judged to adequately protect human health and the environment
while balancing the economic welfare of the citizens of the City. Acceptance of
the ordinance (a related but separate agenda item) by the City Council will
appropriately restrict use of the designated groundwater from beneath the
property. The public drinking water supply will serve as the required alternative
potable water supply. All requirements pertaining to public, property holder and
public utilities notices have been fulfilled.
If Council accepts the Ordinance and adopts the resolution supporting the
application to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (an additional
separate item on today's agenda), City staff will file application with the
Executive Director of the Commission as provided by Texas Health and Safety
Code Section 361.805.
FISCAL IMPACT
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) requires a$1,000
application fee. The $1,000 fee will be funded from the FY 2006-07
Environmental Compliance operating budget.
If the application is approved by both the City and the TCEQ, approximately $1
million in groundwater remediation expenses will be avoided.
Staff recommended approval.
Dan Dennison, Environmental Compliance Manager, gave comments and
answered questions from Council.
Dave Melton appeared and addressed Council regarding questions he had. His
concerns were how deep to the groundwater table is the contamination, how far
to the east it extends, and requested a map of the plume. Mr. Dennison
answered his questions.
6.4. Municipal Settings Designation Ordinance lst Reading - Environmental
Compliance: Ordinance No. 2007-00026 prohibiting the potable use of
groundwater beneath designated property located in the immediate
vicinity of Sth Street and Avenue J(described as an 8.84 acre tract of land
out of Section 1, Block O and Section 79, Block A) and placing specific
restrictions on the non-potable use.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2007-00026
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE POTABLE USE OF DESIGNATED
GROUNDWATER AND RESTRICTING THE NON-POTABLE USE OF
GROUNDWATER FROM BENEATH THE PROPERTY LOCATED NEAR AVENUE J
AND STH STREET IN LUBBOCK, TEXAS, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED
AS AN 8.84 ACRE TRACT OF LAND OUT OF SECTION 1, BLOCK O AND
SECTION 79, BLOCK A, CITY OF LUBBOCK, LUBBOCK; PROVIDING FOR A
PENALTY; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR
� PUBLICATION.
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality requires the placing of
specific restrictions on property with contaminated groundwater if the benefits
of Municipal Settings Designation (MSD) status are to be received. In
fulfillment of application requirements for MSD status for property located in
the vicinity of Sth Street and Avenue J, the proposed ordinance will prohibit the
potable use of designated groundwater from beneath the property, and restrict
the non-potable use of the specified grou.ndwater to sampling and remediation
purposes unless prior consent has been granted by the City for specific non-
potable use.
FISCAL IMPACT
Benefit of approximately $1 million in avoided groundwater remediation
expenses will be realized if this ordinance and resolution also on the agenda are
both approved by Council, provided Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality approves the final application.
Staff recommended approval of the first reading of this ordinance.
Motion was made by Council Member DeLeon, seconded by Council Member
Price to pass on first reading Ordinance No. 2006-O0026 as recommended by
staff. Motion carried: 6 Ayes, 0 Nays.
�" 6.5. Resolution Supporting Application for Municipal Settings Designation -
Environmental Compliance: Resolution No. 2007-R0096 supporting the
application by the City of Lubbock to Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality for a Municipal Settings Designation for property
located in the vicinity of Sth Street and Avenue J, described as an 8.84 acre
tract of land out of Section 1, Block O and Section 79, Block A.
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-R0096
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lubbock, pursuant to section 28.171
et. seq. of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lubbock, approved and established by
ordinance the City of Lubbock's request to designate the property located near Avenue J
and 5`� Street in Lubbock, Texas, more particularly described by metes and bounds in
Exhibit A which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as though set forth fully with a
municipal settings designation;
WHEREAS, the groundwater beneath the property described in Exhibit A is
contaminated with certain contaminants as outlined and described in Exhibit B, which is
attached hereto and incorporated herein as though set forth fully herein;
WHEREAS, the City of Lubbock has established an ordinance outlining the
procedure for a party seeking to designate property with a municipal settings designation
within the corporate limits of the City of Lubbock with a municipal settings designation
and as further provided for under §361.801 et. seq. of the Texas Health and Safety Code;
WHEREAS, the ordinance granting the City of Lubbock's request to designate the
property described in Exhibit A with a municipal settings designation is attached hereto as
Exhibit C and incorporated herein as though set forth fully herein;
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lubbock deems it to be in the best
interest of the public, health and safety of the citizens of the City of Lubbock for the State
of Texas to approve the City of Lubbock's application for a municipal settings designation
for the property described in Exhibit A thus prohibiting the potable use of the groundwater
beneath the described property and restricting the non-potable use of the groundwater
beneath the described property; NOW THEREFORE,
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT pursuant to Section 361.8065(a)(1) of the Texas Health and Safety Code and
pursuant to Section 28-178 (5)(a) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lubbock, the
City Council deems it to be in the best interest of the public, health and safety of the
citizens of the City of Lubbock for the State of Texas to approve the City of Lubbock's
application for a municipal settings designation for the property described in Exhibit A
prohibiting the potable use of the groundwater beneath the described property and
restricting the non-potable use of the groundwater beneath the described property.
Passed by the City Council this Sth day of March, 2007.
CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS
/s/David A. Miller
DAVID A. MILLER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
/s/Rebecca Garza
Rebecca Garza, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
/s/Dan Dennison
Dan Dennison, Director of Environmental Compliance
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/Matthew L. Wade
Matthew L. Wade, Natural Resources City Attorney
Redevelopment of former industrial properties is frequently delayed or
prevented due to concerns about groundwater contaminants. Consequently, the
State legislature provided an alternative means for addressing groundwater
issues by passing H.B. 3152 in 2003. In 2006, the City Council adopted
Ordinance No. 2006-00133 as a means for participating in the process, which
allows properties to receive Municipal Settings Designation (MSD) status when
the groundwater is not required and an alternative potable water source is
available. Provided all requirements of law are met, MSD status precludes the
necessity for remediating the groundwater. Public health is protected through
restrictions on the use of the water and fulfilling all obligations related to
addressing soil and air contaminants, if present.
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has determined that
properties located in the vicinity of Sth Street and Avenue J(including LP&L
Plant 1, former Fleet Services, former Fire Administration, and former Bordens
Dairy) overlay groundwater contamination primarily related to leaking
underground storage tanks formerly located on the properties.
T'his resolution is necessary to comply with Ordinance No. 2006-00133,
provided Council approves the ordinance (a separate item on today's agenda)
supporting the establishment of the described properties as an MSD. Support of
the ordinance and this resolution will enable staff to formally apply to the Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality for MSD status, which would save
citizens approximately $1 million in groundwater remediation expenses while
simultaneously protecting public health.
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FISCAL IMPACT
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality requires a$1,000 application
Fee. The $1,000 fee will be funded from the FY 2006-07 Environmental
Compliance operating budget.
If the application is approved, approximately $1 million in groundwater
remediation expenses will be avoided.
Staff recommended approval of this resolution.
�"` Motion was made by Council Member DeLeon, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Gilbreath to pass Resolution No. 2007-R0096 as recommended by staff.
Motion carried: 6 Ayes, 0 Nays.
6.6. Contract Resolution - Citibus: Resolution No. 2007-R0097 authorizing and
directing Citibus to execute a contract for CitiAccess Ambulatory Services,
BID 2007-1.
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-R0097
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK
THAT the City Council of the City of Lubbock does hereby authorize and direct
Citibus to award Bid 2007.1-CitiAccess Ambulatory Services to Caprock Community
Action Association, to provide more cost-efficient trips for ambulatory passengers, both
Medicaid and CitiAccess, and all related documents. Said Contract is attached hereto and
incorporated in this resolution as if fully set forth herein and shall be included in the
minutes of the City Council.
Passed by the City Council this Sth day of March, 2007.
/s/David A. Miller
DAVID A. MILLER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Is/Rebecca Garza
Rebecca Garza, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
/s/James Loomis
James Loomis
Assistant City Manager/Transportation and Public Works
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/Amy L. Sims
Amy L. Sims
Assistant City Attorney
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Citibus issued an Invitation to Bid for CitiAccess ambulatory services Medicaid
and CitiAccess to seek a way to provide more cost-efficient trips for
ambulatory passengers.
Bidders were asked to provide four trip costs:
• Within the Lubbock city limits, scheduled in advance (Bid Item 1).
Within the Lubbock city limits, scheduled on the same day that service was
requested (Bid Item 1).
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• With either origin or destination outside of the Lubbock city limits, but
within Lubbock County, scheduled in advance (Bid Item 2).
• With either origin or destination outside of the Lubbock city limits, but
within Lubbock County, scheduled on the same day that service was
requested (Bid Item 2).
The bid document did not guarantee a number of trips that would be given to
the selected bidder. In addition, the bid document did not guarantee any
revenue amount to the selected bidder.
The following bids were received and compared with Citibus' cost to provide
the service:
Caprock
Community Action
Citibus*
Sexton Enterprises
South Plains
Community Action
Bid Item 1
Scheduled
in Advance on Same Day
$12.00 $18.00
$19.00 $19.00
$22.94 $22.94
$28.00 $31.00
Bid Item 2
Scheduled
in Advance on Same Day
$15.00 $20.00
$22.00 $22.00
No bid No bid
$28.00 $31.00
* Bid Item 1 is based on actual costs, October-December 2006; Bid Item 2 is
estimated.
Since June 26, 2006, Caprock Community Action has been providing Medicaid
trips as a subcontractor to Citibus at the rate of $12 per trip for trips that have
origins and destinations in the same county. Citibus feels confident that their
bid is a good bid and that they can provide the services as outlined in the bid
documents for the price they have submitted.
Should the contract, for whatever reason, not be awarded to Caprock
Community Action, Citibus is able to provide the services at a lower cost than
the bid that was submitted by the second-lowest bidder.
Citibus would like to call attention to the following provision in the Invitation
to Bidders:
ANTI-LOBBYING PROVISION
17.1 DURING THE PERIOD BETWEEN THE BID CLOSE DATE
AND THE CONTRACT AWARD, BIDDERS, INCLUDING THEIR
AGENTS AND REPRESENTATNES, SHALL NOT DIRECTLY DISCUSS
OR PROMOTE THEIR BID WITH ANY MEMBER OF THE LUBBOCK
CITY COUNCIL, CITY STAFF, CITIBUS STAFF, OR MEMBERS OF THE
LUBBOCK PUBLIC TRANSIT ADVISORY BOARD EXCEPT IN THE
COURSE OF CITY-SPONSORED INQUIRIES, BRIEFINGS, INTERVIEWS,
OR PRESENTATIONS, UNLESS REQUESTED BY THE CITY OF
LUBBOCK/CITIBUS.
17.2 This provision is not meant to preclude bidders from discussing
other matters with City Council members, City staff, Citibus staff, or members
of the Lubbock Public Transit Advisory Board. This policy is intended to
create a level playing field for all potential bidders, assure that contract
decisions are made in public, and to protect the integrity of the bid process.
Violation of this provision may result in rejection of the bidder's bid.
If a contract is awarded as a result of this bid, Citibus will give the current
Medicaid subcontractors 180 days written notice to terminate existing
agreements. This is in accordance with Section 15 of the Medicaid Request for
Proposal, the provisions of which are incorporated into Citibus' formal
agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation.
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Officials from the Texas Department of Transportation have assured Citibus
that subcontracting to a rural transportation provider does not violate any state
policies, procedures, or guidelines.
Attached is a letter from Claudia Cowley, executive director of Caprock
Community Action Association, Inc., outlining her agency's ability to provide
services within Lubbock County.
Th.is information was presented to the Lubbock Public Transit Advisory Board
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at their January 24, 2007, meeting.
FISCAL IMPACT
Contract award to the lowest bidder will result in a savings of approximately
$181,000 during the first year of the contract.
Citibus and the Lubbock Public Transit Advisory Board recommended approval
of this resolution.
Motion was made by Council Member Price, seconded by Council Member
Jones to pass Resolution No. 2007-0097 as recommended by staff.
John Sims, attorney for Sexton Enterprises, Inc., gave comments concerning his
client's position in this matter and requested Council to throw out all the bids
and start the process over again.
City Attorney Anita Burgess responded to Mr. Sims comments and answered
questions from Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Gilbreath stated that one of the things that must be considered
in this bid is whether or not the low bidder is the low responsible bidder.
Balance sheets from two of the three bidders were handed out to Council, and
Mayor Miller asked that Caprock Community Action fax theirs over as soon as
possible. The Mayor then called for a recess so that Council could review the
documents.
� 10:20 A. M. CITY COUNCIL RECESSED
10:25 A. M. CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED
Jim Sexton gave comments.
Victor Kilman, Director of General Services; Anita Burgess, City Attorney; and
John Wilson, Director of Citibus, answered questions from Council.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Gilbreath, seconded by Council Member
Jones to table this item until all balance sheets are in. Motion carried: 6 Ayes,
0 Nays.
This item was removed from the table following Item 7.1.
7. WORK SESSION
7.1. Presentation - Lubbock Entertainment and Arts Facilities Task Force:
Dan Pope, Chairman, Lubbock Entertainment and Arts Facilities Task
Force will present LEAF Task Force final report.
Dan Pope, Chairman, Lubbock Entertainment and Arts Facilities Task Force
presented LEAF Task Force final report. He updated Council on areas such as
Executive Summary, which included the performing arts venues
recommendations; the performing arts venues' sub-committee report; the arena
venues' sub-committee report; and the athletic venues' sub-committee report.
'�' The recommended rankings for the entertainment and arts facilities are:
#1 — Performing Arts Center, with an estimated cost of $50 million; Major
Civic Center Remodel, with an estimated cost of $40 million; and the Baseball
Hall of Fame, with an estimated cost of $20 million,
#2 — Multi-Purpose Arena, with an estimated cost of $35-$40 million,
#3 — Baseball Complex, with an estimated cost of $32.5 million, and the
Equestrian Facility, with an estimated cost of $16-$18 million.
Mr. Pope then answered questions from Council.
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Mayor Miller responded to Mr. Pope's presentation by stating that this is a
process, one of many steps that will go into a long-term plan for our City.
LEAF's work is now complete and will be turned over to the Downtown
Redevelopment Commission. They, in turn, have three or four more months to
go before they come with their plan, as well as their implementation
recommendations. Then, the Citizens Advisory Committee will made decisions
as it relates to their recommendations to Council. There is still time for citizens
input. It would not be appropriate to go forward without additional citizens
input.
At this time, Item 6.6 was removed from the table.
City Attorney Anita Burgess informed Council that there had been an open
records request made by John Sims, attorney for Sexton Enterprises, for
Caprock Community Action's balance sheet. Burgess asked that Council
preserve those documents (balance sheets), and that the request would be
handled in accordance with the manner of handling all Public Information Act
requests.
Mayor Pro Tem Gilbreath asked City Attorney Anita Burgess to again go over
the criteria of being the lowest responsible bidder, and for John Wilson,
Director of Citibus, to respond to those criteria.
Representing Ms. Burgess, Linda Chamales, Assistant City Attorney, presented
the provisions to Council on being the lowest responsible bidder, and the
contractor (Citibus) may consider contractor integrity, compliance with public
policy, record of past performance, financial and technical resources, and the
bidder's past relationship with the City of Lubbock Citibus.
John Wilson with Citibus responded on how Caprock Community Action met
all criteria.
Council was informed by Ms. Chamales that, in this case, Council would need
to either take the lowest responsible bidder or reject all bids. She then
answered questions from Council.
Vote was then taken on the original motion to pass Resolution No. 2007-
R0097 as recommended by staff. Motion carried: 6 Ayes, 0 Nays.
11:15 A.M. CITY COLTNCIL RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
11:18 A.M. CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED
Mayor Miller stated, under Executive Session Item 2.1 listed as Finance, "the
City of Lubbock is auditing the health benefits contract with its former third
party administrator, AAG, and the Parker Group due to inegularities discovered
by City staff. The City's Audit Committee has considered this matter and
concurs with City staff.
AAG has shown significant reluctance with regard to the audit causing
numerous and unwarranted delays. The reluctance deals with the following:
Demand payment of a non-itemized additional fee rip or to conducting
the audit.
Providing incomplete and unworkable data.
AAG officials being unavailable for scheduled visits by the City's
auditors.
AAG refusing to produce critical information needed to conduct the
audit
The City of Lubbock has spent $45,116,023 from 2004 through 2006 for health
claims expenses and $1,344,750 for the health clinic for its two years of
operation.
The City, including its employees, retirees, as well as its taxpayers, is entitled to
know whether these health claims and fees were paid properly to AAG. It is
the City's fiduciary duty to insure a proper audit of these matters and to recover
any monies that may be owed to the City.
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Therefore, the City has no option, given the resistance of AAG, but to initiate
litigation in support of the audit.
For more information, please contact the City Attorney's Office at 775-2222."
Mayor Miller went on to say that a civil suit has been filed in District Court on
March 5, 2007, and the City is determined to find out whether or not the
taxpayers' money was spent appropriately.
11:22 A. M. COUNCIL ADJOURNED
�' There being no further business to come before Council, Mayor Miller
adjourned the meeting.
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Pro Tem Gilbreath
ATTEST: �/
Rebe a Garza, City Secretary
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