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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Septembet- 10, 2015
1:30 P. M.
The City Council of the Cit), of Lubbock,Texas met in regular session on the 10th of September,
2015, in City Council Conference Room 103, City Hall, 1625 13th Street, Lubbock, Texas at 1:30
p.m.
1:30 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CONVENED
City Council Conference Room 103, 1625 13th Street, Lubbock,Texas
Present: Mayor Glen C. Robertson; Mayor Pro Tem Jim Gerlt; Council Member Karen
Gibson, Council Member Jeff Griffith; Council Member Victor Hernandez; Council
Member Latrelle Joy; Council Member Floyd Price; City Manager James Loomis;
City Secretary Rebecca Garza; City Attorney Chad Weaver
Xote: Citv Council addressed agenda items in thefiollowing order.,
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1.1-1.2; ExecutiveSession; 3,1-3.2; 3.5; 3.3-3.4; '1.1; Citizen Comments 5.1-5.2; Citizen
Coinments (Sign-ups) 5.3; 6.1-6.12; 6,14; 6.16-6.26; 6.28-6.30; 6.13; 6.15; 631; 6.27;
7.1-7.4; 7.6-7.7; 7,10-7.111- 7.5; 7.8-7.9; 7.1211- 7.14-7.15; 7.13; and 7-16-7.20.
1. Work Session - Items for presentations and discussions on such issues that may
require more in-depth consideration of the City Council than Regular Agenda items.
Action may be taken on a Work Session item if the item indicates to the public the
action to be taken.
1. 1. Hear a presentation from representatives of the College Baseball Foundation on the status
of the National College Baseball Hall of Fame Museum proposed to be located at 1304
Mae Davis Lane and discuss the projects, programs and goals of the College Baseball
Foundation.
Mike Gustafson, President and CEO of the College Baseball Foundation; and Randy
Robbins, Chairman of the College Baseball Foundation Board of Directors, gave a
presentation and answered questions from City Council.
1. 2. Discuss Storrnwater Utility Rates and possible amendments to the rate structure,
financing and debt obligation, including possible action to direct the City Manager
to conduct any additional analysis, review or Study of the current rate structure or
possible amendments thereto, including possible modifications to filial-icing and
debt structure; and hear presentation from staff concerning possible amendments to
the rate structure.
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Wood Franklin, City Engineer; and Mike Keenurn, Storm Water Engineer, gave
introductions and later gave comments and answered questions from City Council.
Alan Greer and Heather Kcister, both with Freese and Nichols, gave a presentation
and answered questions fi-orn City Council.
Consensus :from City Council to have staff, with the assistance of Freese and
Nichols, provide the following rate models to City Council.
Option A: Five residential tiers at 20% residences in each, residential waiver
for Tier 1, no church exemption, setting the debt service at 25.6 million, a fee
limit of$350.00, and a base fee of$7.18.
Option B: Five residential tiers at 20% residences in each, residential waiver
for Tier 1, no church exemption, setting the debt service at 25.6 million, a fee
limit of$500.00, and a base fee of$7.18.
Option C: Five residential tiers at 20% residences in each, no residential
waiver, 50% church exemption, setting the debt service at 25.6 million, a fee
limit of$2500.00, and a base fee of$7.18.
Option D: Five residential tiers at 20% residences in each, no residential
waiver, no church exemption, setting the debt service at 25.6 million, a fee
limit of$350.00, and a base fee of$7,18.
Option E: Five residential tiers at 20% residences in each, no residential
waiver, no church exemption, setting the debt service at 25.6 million, a fee
limit of$500.00, and a base fee of$7.18.
Option F: Five residential tiers at 20% residences in each, no residential
waiver, 50% church exemption, setting the debt service at 25.6 million, a fee
limit of$350.00, and a base fee of$7.18.
Option G: Five residential tiers at 20% residences in each, residential waiver
for Tier 1, no church exemption, setting the debt service at 25.6 million, a fee
firnit of$500.00, and no base fee.
Option H: Five residential tiers at 20% residences in each, no residential
waiver, no church exemption, setting the debt service at 25.6 million, a fee
limit of$500.00, and no base fee.
2. Executive Session
The meeting recessed at 2-38 p.m. and reconvened in Executive Session under the
provisions of Section 551,Texas Government Code. The meeting was called back
into a public.session at 5-15 p.m.
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2. 1. Hold an executive session in accordance with Texas Government Code, Section 55 1,071,
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.
2. 1. 1. Lubbock Police Department probationary officer selection procedure and practice.
2. 1. 2. Purchase Power Agreement.
2. 1. 3. Beck Steel, Inc. and;John C. Beck v. City of Lubbock, Texas., et a]., Cause No.
2015-516,881, in the 237th District Court of Lubbock County, Texas.
2. 2. Hold an executive session in accordance with the Texas Government Code, Section
55 1.074, to discuss personnel matters.
2. 2. 1. City Attorney
2. 2. 2. City Manager
2. 2. 3. City Secretary
3. Proclamations and Presentations
3. 1. Invocation by Pastor David Haynes, Christ Temple Church of God in Christ
Pastor David Haynes, Christ Temple Church of God in Christ, led the invocation.
3. 2. Pledges of Allegiance
Pledges of Allegiance were given by those in Council Chambers to the United States and
Texas flags.
3. 3. Presentation of a special recognition designating September as The Leukemia and
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Lymphoma Society awareness month.
Representatives were unable to attend.
3. 4. Presentation of a special recognition to honor David Cea for his induction into the Texas
Restaurant Association's 2015 Hall of Honor.
Mayor Pro Tern Jim Gerlt presented a special recognition to David Cea for his induction
into the Texas Restaurant Association's 2015 Hall of Honor, Mr. David Cea. owner of
Orlando's Italian Restaurant and Caprock Caf6, appeared to accept the recognition and
thanked the Mayor and City Council.
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1 5. Presentation of a special recognition honoring American 'Tribute Flag Field and Lubbock's
First Responders,
Mayor Pro Tern Jim Gerlt and Council Member Floyd Price presented a special
recognition honoring American Tribute Flag Field and Lubbock's First Responders,
including Police, Fire- Sheriff's Department, and EMS. Many of Lubbock's First
Responders appeared to accept the recognition. Flarry Zimmerman, Tony Whitehead. and
Brent Hoffi-nan from Prosperity Batik were also in attendance, as they sponsor this event
each year.
4. Minutes
4. 1. July 21, 2015 Special City Council Meeting (Electric Utility Board)
July 30, 2015 Special City Council Meeting (Electric Utility Board)
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August 13, 2015 Regular City Council Meeting
Motion by Council Member Floyd Price. seconded by Council Member Karen Gibson to
approve the July 21, 2015 Special City Council Meeting (Electric Utility Board) minutes,
the July 30.1 2015 Special City Council Meeting (Electric Utility Board) minutes, and the
August 13, 2015 Regular City Council Meeting.
Vote: 7 - 0 Motion carried
5. Citizen Comments - Pursuant to City Council Resolution 2014-1:2.O320, any citizen
wishing to appear before a regular meeting of the City Council shall: Notify the City
Manager's office of that fact, completing the form available at the City Manager's
office, or online at the following hyperlink:Public Comments Sign-Up Form and
submit it no later than seventy-five (75) hours prior to the start of the meeting at
which the citizen wishes to appear; or sign up to speak at the City Council meeting
itself, completing the form provided at the meeting,with regard to any item posted
on the City Council agenda.
5. 1. Carol Meek will appear before the City Council to discuss public banking regarding
growing national interest and benefits to municipalities,
Carol Meek appeared before the City Council to discuss public banking regarding
growing national interest and benefits to municipalities.
5. 2. Miket Ward will appear before the City Council to discuss agenda items 7.1, 7.2, 7.3,
7.17, and 1.2.
Mikel Ward appeared before the City Council to discuss agenda items 7.](Budget),
7.2(Budget), 7.3(Budget-Tax, Rate), 7.17(Stormwater), and 1.2(Storniwater).
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S. 3. Sign-ups:
• Mickey Jones appeared before the City Council to speak on item 7.1
(Budget), specifically in opposition of Animal Services, Codes, and Police
Department citation practices.
•Wayne Barber appeared before the City Council to speak oil items 7.1 (Budget), 7.2
(Budget), and 7.3 (Budget-Tax Rate) in opposition of an increase in taxes.
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®Ysidto Gutierrez appeared before the City Council to speak on items 7.1 (Budget)
and 7.3 (Budget-Tax Rate) in opposition of an increase in taxes.
a Cory DLIHD appeared before the City Council to speak in favor of item 7.14
(Annexation and Growth Policy Report).
® Richard Baumgartner appeared before the City Council to speak on item 7.17
(Storinwater) against Stormwater fees.
6. Consent Agenda -Items considered to be routine and enacted by one motion without
separate discussion. If the City Council desires to discuss an item,the item is
removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Jim Gerlt, seconded by Council Member Jeff Griffith to
approve items 6.1-6.12; 6.14; 6.16-6.26; and 6.28-6,30.
Vote: 7 - 0 Motion carried
6. 1. Budget Amendment Ordinance 2nd Reading-Finance: Ordinance No. 2015-00084
amending the FY 2014-15 Budget for municipal purposes respecting the Capital Program
to amend Capital Improvement Project(CIP) 92371, Runway 17R/35L Construction
Phase 111; respecting the Airport Fund to amend operating revenues and expenses;
providing for filing; and providing for a savings clause.
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6. 2. Ordinance 2nd Reading-Finance: Ordinance No. 2015-00083 supplementing
Ordinance 2007-00058, 2008-00079, 2009-00090, 2010-00075, 2011-00082,
2012-00104, 2013-00091, and 2014-00107 pursuant to which Assessments were levied
on property within Vintage Township Public Improvement District to Provide Public
Improvements for the District.
6. 3. Budget Amendment Ordinance 1st Reading-Finance: Ordinance No. 2015-00096,
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Amendment 32, amending the FY 2014-15 Budget for municipal purposes respecting the
Capital Program to establish Capital Improvement Project (CIP) 92425,Park Maintenance
Facility; and respecting the General Fund to increase the Transfer to the General Fund
Capital Program; providing for filing; and providing for a savings clause.
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6. 4. Resolution- Finance: Resolution No. 2015-80280 authorizing the Mayor to execute all
Agreed Payment Schedule Contract with Amanda Kushwaha d/b/a Villa,Town Motel to
pay an arrearage of back taxes.
6. 5. Resolution - Risk Management: Resolution No. 2015-80281 authorizing the City
Manager to purchase from Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company, a Subsidiary of
OneBeacon, an insurance policy for excess liability insurance coverage.
6. 6. Resolution - Risk Management: Resolution No. 2015-80282 authorizing the City
Manager to Purchase workers' compensation coverage through Texas Political
Subdivisions Workers' Compensation Joint Self Insurance.
6. 7. Resolution - Risk Management: Resolution No. 2015-80283 authorizing the City
Manager to purchase property insurance coverage from Zurich American Insurance
Company for the John T. Montford Darn.
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6. 8. Resolution - Risk Management: Resolution No. 2015-R0284 authorizing the Mayor to
execute contract 12371, an Interlocal Agreement No.15-F0633)3 to provide for Third Party
Administrator Liability Claims Services with Texas Political Subdivisions Joint Self
Insurance Fund of Dallas'.. Texas., RFI'' 15-12371-MA.
6. 9. Resolution - Risk Management: Resolution No. 2015-R0285 authorizing the City
Manager to purchase from Ace American Insurance Company an insurance policy for
airport and non-owned aircraft liability coverage,
6. 10. Resolution - Risk Management: Resolution No. 2015-R0286 authorizing the City
Manager to purchase from American Home Insurance Company a policy for property
insurance coverage to include boiler and machinery coverage.
6. 11. Resolution —Public Works Engineering: Resolution No. 2015-R,0287 authorizing the
Mayor to execute construction contract 12416 with Utility Contractors of America, Inc. of
Lubbock, Texas for construction services associated with the Pump Station Intake
Metering Project, RFP 15-12416-TF.
6. 12. Resolution—Water Resources: Resolution No. 2015-R0288 authorizing the Mayor to
execute contract 1.2513 with the U.S, Department of Interior Bureau Of Reclamation
(USER) WaterSMART Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Program a grant
agreement for financial assistance associated with a water reuse feasibility Study.
6. 13. Resolution - Water Resources: Resolution No. 2015-R0301 authorizing the Mayor to
execute professional services agreement 12514 with Alan Plummer&Associates, Inc. for
engineering set-vices related to the evaluation of potable water reuse Strategies associated
with the City's Strategic Water Supply Plan.
Aubrey Spear, Director of Water Resources, gave comments and answered questions from
City Council.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Jim Gerlt, seconded by Council Member Jeff Griffith to
approve Resolution No. 2015-R0301.
Vote: 7 - 0 Motion carried
6. 14. Resolution—Water Resources: Resolution No. 2015-R0289 authorizing the Mayor to
execute contract 12516 with Alan Plummer& Associates, Inc. (APAI)to evaluate and
develop water conservation programs.
6. 15. Ordinance 2nd Reading—Right-of-Way: Ordinance No. 2015-00085abajidoiiillgand
closing a 3,123.06 square foot tract of land(alley) out of Block 2. Dupree Addition,
Lubbock County, Texas located at 1916 Texas Avenue.
Motion by Council Member Karen Gibson, seconded by Council Member Floyd Price to
approve Ordinance No. 2015-00085.
Vote: 6 - 0 Motion carried
Other: Mayor Glen C. Robertson (RECUSE)
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6. 16. Ordinance 1st Reading—Right-of-Way: Ordinance No. 2015-00097 abandoning and
closing a temporary drainage and storinwater impoundment easement out of Section 43,
Block AK, Lubbock County, Texas, located at 2810 Oakridge Avenue.
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6. 17. Ordinance 1st Reading—Right-of-Way: Ordinance No. 2015-00098 abandoning and
closing a temporary garbage service easement and a underground utility easement located
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in Section 16, Block E-2 also known as lots 69 and 174, Lakeridge Estates of Lubbock,
Lubbock County, Texas, easement located at 10005 Savannah Avenue.
6. 18. Ordinance 1st Reading—Right-of-Way: Ordinance No. 2015-00099 abandoning and
closing a drainage easement Out of Section 16, Block E-2, located at 4509 98th Street,
6. 19. Resolution -Right-of-Way: Resolution No. 2015-RO290 authorizing the Mayor to
execute a Dedicatory Certificate in connection with the platting by the City of Lubbock
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Tract A, NWWRP Addition to City of Lubbock, a Subdivision located in Section 22,
Block JS, Lubbock County, Texas, located at 3)813 North Slide Road.
6. 20. Resolution - Right-of-Way: Resolution No. 2015-80291 authorizing the Mayor
to execute on behalf of the City of Lubbock a drainage easement from Lubbock Winderest
Estacado 1, L.P., regarding the East Erskine Street project from Martin Luther King.1r,
Blvd. and cast Loop 289, easement being out of Section 2, Block A. Lubbock County,
Texas, 2016 East Erskine Street,
6. 21. Resolution - Parks and Recreation: Resolution No. 2015-80292 authorizing the
Mayor to execute purchase order contract 90500022 with Exerplay Inc. for play
equipment, safety surfacing, benches and installation of all items for the Parks Playground
Replacement Capital Project at K.N. Clapp and Mae Simmons Parks.
6. 22. Resolution - Parks and Recreation: Resolution No, 2015-80293 authorizing the
Mayor to execute contract 12471 with Turfinaster Irrigation and Landscape, Inc. for
sitework improvements for the park playground replacernents at K.N. Clapp and Mae
Simmons Parks, IT13 15-12471-TF
6. 23. Resolution - Health: Resolution No. 2015-80294 authorizing the Mayor to enter into
agreement 12498 with StarCare Specialty Health System to refer identified individuals
who meet the priority or target population to StarCare for education, outreach, family
services, referrals and/or treatment.
6. 24. Resolution - Health: Resolution No. 2015-80295 authorizing,the Mayor to enter into
agreement 12499 with Stat-Care Specialty Health System to increase opportunities for
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healthy lifestyle choices that will reduce incidence of HIV infection and provide alcohol,
tobacco, and other drug prevention and intervention services to the community.
6. 25. Resolution - Health: Resolution No. 2015-80296 authorizing the Mayor to enter into
agreement 12500 with StarCare Specialty Health System to participate in a collaborative
effort to provide community based. gender specific, intervention services to parenting
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males and expecting fathers involved with Department of Family and Protective Services
with substance use disorders or who are at risk of developing substance use disorders.
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6. 26. Resolution -Health: Resolution No. 2015-10297 authorizing the Mayor to enter into
agreement 12501 with StarCare Specialty Health System to participate in In interagency
collaborative effort to meet the specific needs of the priority Population, including serving
as an essential link between prevention, intervention, and treatment services within the
community.
6. 27. Resolution -Facilities: Resolution No. 2015-80303 authorizing the Mayor to execute
contract 12496 and enter into an agreement with Brinkley Sargent Wiginton (BSW) for
professional architectural and engineering services for the construction of a new
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Emergency Operations Center(EOC), located at 1515 East Ursullne Street.
Mike Kemp, Fire Chief. gave comments and answered questions from City Council.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tein Jim Gerlt, seconded by Council Member Floyd Price to
approve Resolution No. 2015-8030 3).
Vote: 7 - 0 Motion carried
6. 28. Resolution- Facilities: Resolution No. 2015-80298 authorizing the Mayor to execute
contract 12.418 with Tommy Klein Construction Company, for the Exterior Door
Replacement at the Buddy Holly Center and St. Paul's Church., RFP 15-12418-MA,
6. 29. Resolution - Fire Services: Resolution No. 2015-80299 amending contract
11776 between the City of Lubbock and South Plains College to provide for the use of
Lubbock Fire Training Facilities to train students,
6. 30. Resolution - Citibus: Resolution No. 2015-R0300 authorizing the City of Lubbock's
Director of Fiscal Policy to execute a FY 2015 Federal Transit Administration (5307)
Section 5307 Grant agreement 12515, to provide operating assistance, preventative
maintenance, American with Disabilities Act (ADA) paratransit and planning assistance.
6. 31. Resolution - Economic Development: Resolution No. 2015-RO302 approving a
program or expenditure by Market Lubbock, Inc. to be provided to Bayer CropScience for
econornic development purposes.
John Osborne, Executive Director of Lubbock Economic Development Alliance, gave
comments and answered questions from City Council.
Motion by Council Member Floyd Price, seconded by Council Member Jeff Griffith to
approve Resolution No. 2015-803302.
Vote: 6 - 0 Motion carried
Other: Mayor Glen C. Robertson (RECUSE)
7. Regular Agenda
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7. 1. Budget Adoption Ordinance 2nd Reading -Finance: Ordinance No.
2015-00094 approving and adopting a budget for Fiscal Year 2015-16, approving
summary of estimated and forecasted revenues, appropriations, and utilization of net
assets for all funds of the City; providing for necessary transfers of funds between
accounts and departments, if required; authorizing reduction of spending by the City
Manager ifnecessary- providing for filing of adopted budget; establishing civil service
classifications and positions; appropriating funds for the Fiscal Year 2015-16 Operating
Budget and Capital Program of the City of Lubbock; approving inclusion of equipment
and property to be Purchased as a part of the master lease program; authorizing the Mayor
to appropriate certain funding during a duly declared state of disaster: approving all
permit, license, fees, and charges for service recommended to be adjusted; approving the
pay plan and positions; amending Subsection 22.04.04 1(a) and 22.04.041(b) of the Code
of Ordinances of the City of Lubbock by revising wastewater rates contained therein and
providing an effective date for such; amending Subsection 22.06.185(a) of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Lubbock by revising Solid Waste collection rates as contained
therein; amending Subsection 22,03.084 of the Code of Ordinances of tile City of
Lubbock by revising water rates as contained therein and providing all effective date for
such; accepting the budgets for Lubbock Economic Development Alliance, Civic
Lubbock, Inc, and Vintage Township Public Facilities Corporation as presented; accepting
the budget for Market Lubbock, Inc. as amended; finding that the proper notice of
meeting provided by law and ratifying such providing for publication; and providing for a
savings clause.
Cheryl Brock, Budget Director; and Greg Stevens, Chief of Police, gave comments
and answered questions from City Council.
Main Motion - Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Jim Gerlt, seconded by Council
Member Victor Hernandez to approve Ordinance No. 2015-00094,
AMENDMENTS TO THE MAIN MOTION
Amendment I Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Jim Gerlt, seconded by Council
Member Floyd Price to amend the FY 2015-16 Proposed Operating Budget and
Capital Program by adding the following:
e Decrease the transfer from General Fund to Citibus by $14,977
@Decrease Health Department Budget by $35,600
Amend the FY 2015-16 Capital Program as follows:
•Increase the appropriation for 91007 Comprehensive Water Line
Changeouts by $500,000
•Increase the FY 2016 Water Certificates of Obligation for 91007
Comprehensive Water Line Changeouts by $500,000
Citibus
•Increase the 5307 State Operating Grant by $14,977
•Decrease the Transfer from General Fund by $14,977
Master Lease
*Increase the Master Lease Equipment Replacement Schedule by $1,919,169,
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from $1,244,180 to $3,163,349 by adding the following:
a Police Department: Video System - $1,691,169
a 285 Body Cameras - $228,000
Amendment 1.1 Motion by Council Member Karen Gibson, seconded
by Council Member Jeff Griffith to amend the amendment to the rain
motion with the following:
• Change the funding source for 91,007 Comprehensive Water Line
Changeouts, from $500,000 in Certificates of Obligation bonds to
$5007000 in cash.
• Increase utilization of net assets by $500,000
Vote: 7 - 0 Motion carried
Vote on Amendment 1: 7 - 0 Motion carried
Amendment 2 Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Jim Gerit, seconded by Council
Member Latrelle Joy to amend the F'Y 2015-16 Proposed Operating Budget and
Capital Program by adding the following:
e Deleting Capital Pro.ject 2015068, Park Maintenance Shop. This will decrease the
proposed General Fund Capital Program by $5,225,000.
Vote: 7 - 0 Motion carried
Amendment 3 Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Jim Gerit, seconded by Council
Member Latrelle Joy to amend the FY 2015-16 Proposed Operating Budget and
Capital Program by adding the following:
DELETE ITEMS 1. - 18 IN SECTION 24 OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE
(INCLUDED IN BACKUP)
GENERALFUND
• Decrease Franchise Fee rate on Water, Wastewater, Solid Waste, and Storm Water
frorn 6% to 5%with a total decrease in the Franchise transfer to General Fund of
$1,677,200, and make corresponding changes in the Water, Wastewater Solid
Waste, and Storm Water Enterprise Fund.
• Decrease PILOT transfer to General Fund by $14,151 due to the change in the tax
rate proposed, and make corresponding changes in the Water, Wastewater Solid
Waste, and Storm Water Enterprise Fund.
• Increase Property Tax Revenue by $1,631,071 (Based on a tax rate of.53802)
• Increase utilization of Fund Balance by $9,703)
DEBT SERVICE FUND
9 Decrease Property Tax Revenue by $22,974 and increase utilization of Fund
Balance by $22,974
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTFUND
e Increase Property Tax revenue by $78,829, and increase Market Lubbock, Inc. by
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$78,829
MARKET LUBBOCK, INC. COMPONENT UNIT
Increase Property Tax revenue by $78,829, and decrease utilization of net assets by
$78,829.
WATER FUND
• Lower the base rate on water from $18.00 to $16.00 and all other rates by a
corresponding amount; and increase the volume rate by 5.16%. Replace Section 18
and include Section I 8b in the FY 2015-16 Budget Ordinance as specified in the
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attached detail.
•Amend the FY 2015-16 Capital Program related to the Water Fund by changing the
Funding source from Certificates of Obligation to Cash for the following Projects:
CIP 91033 Pumping System, CIP 91034 Water Line Replacement, and CIP 91049
Water Meter Replacements, totaling $1.1 million.
® Decrease the master lease related to the water fund by $475,000 and increase the
funding for 2015090 Water Vehicle Replacement FY 15-16 by $475,000 to be
funded with Cash.
• Increase the transfer to the Capital Program by $1,575,000, and increase utilization
of net assets by $752,342.
SOLID WASTE FUND
9 Amend Solid Waste Rates by decreasing the proposed Residential and Commercial
Collection Rates to remain level with FY 2014-15 and replace Section 17 in the FY
2015-16 Budget Ordinance as specified in the attached detail.
0 Decrease the master lease related to the Solid Waste Fund, amend the Solid Waste
CIP to add the Vehicle Replacement Project with appropriation of$256,603 to be
funded with cash, and increase the transfer to Solid Waste Capital by $256,603.
e Decrease revenue from Department Operations by $491,448 and increase the
utilization of Net Assets by $505,700,
WASTEWATER FUND
• Decrease the master lease related to the Wastewater Fund by $416,264 and amend
the Wastewater CIP to add the Vehicle Replacement Project with appropriation of
$416,264 to be funded with cash.
• Increase the transfer to Wastewater Capital Project Fund by $416,264 and increase
the Utilization of'Net Assets by $25,018
Vote: 4 - 3 Motion carried
NAY: Mayor Glen C. Robertson
Council Member Karen Gibson
Council Member Jeff Griffith
Vote on Main Motion with Amendments 1, 2, and 3
Vote: 4 - 3 Motion carried
NAY: Mayor Glen C. Robertson
Council. Member Karen Gibson
Council Member Jeff Griffith
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7. 2. Resolution—Finance: Resolution No. 2015-80304 ratifying the adoption of the FY
2015-16 budget that raises more tax revenue than was generated in the previous year.
Chad Weaver, City Attorney, gave comments and answered questions from City Council.
Motion by Council Member Floyd Price, seconded by Council Member Latrelle Joy to
approve Resolution No. 2015-80304.
Vote: 4 - 3 Motion carried
NAY: Mayor Glen C. Robertson
Council Member Karen Gibson
Council Member:teff Griffith
7. 3. Ordinance 2nd Reading—Finance: Ordinance No. 2015-00095 setting the tax rate and
levying a tax upon all property subject to taxation with the City of Lubbock for 2015;
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.
Cheryl Brock, Budget Director.
, gave comments and answered questions from City
Council.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Jim Gerlt, seconded by Council Member Floyd Price to
approve Ordinance No. 2015-00095 with the following amendment:n
e "the property tax rate be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of 0.53802,
which is effectively a 5.06 percent increase in the tax rate."
Vote: 4 - 3 Motion carried
NAY: Mayor Glen C. Robertson
Council Member Karen Gibson
Council Member Jeff Griffith
7. 4. Resolution—Finance: Resolution No. 2015-80305 amending the allocation of the Hotel
Occupancy Tax Revenues for FY 2015-16 and distributing receipts, net collection
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expenses., as authorized in Subsection 18.03.001(b)(2) of the Code of'Ordinances of the
City oC Lubbock.
Cheryl Brock, Budget Director, gave comments and answered questions from City
Council.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Jim Gerlt, seconded by Council Member Floyd Price to
approve Resolution No. 2015-R0305.
Vote: 7 - 0 Motion carried
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7. 5. Ordinance 2nd Reading—Planning: Ordinance No. 2015-00086, for Zone Case 3259,
a request of Alejandra Robles, for ADC Inc., fora zoning change from '[" to C-3 on 2.69
acres of unplatted land out of Block E-2, Section 16, 10609 Slide Road,
Motion by Council Member Floyd Price, seconded by Council Member Jeff Griffith to
approve Ordinance No. 2015-00086,
Vote: 6 - I Motion carried
NAY: Council Member Latrelle Joy
7. 6. Ordinance 2itdReading—Planning: Ordinance No, 2015-00087, lor Zone Case
3245-A, a request of AMD Engineering, LLC, for Dr. Jewell Davis, for a zoning change
from T to GO on 3.529 acres of unplatted land out of Block E-2, Section 17, 4109 112th
Street.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Jim Gerlt, seconded by Council Member Floyd Price to
approve Ordinance No. 2015-00087.
Vote: 7 - 0 Motion carried
7. 7. Ordinance 2nd Reading—Planning: Ordinance No. 2015-00088, for Zone Case
2278-D, a request of James H. Dirks, for W.W. Butler J. Trust No. 1, For a zoning change
from C-2 to C-2 Specific Use for a veterinary clinic on .0573 acres oil Lot 1, Butler 98th
and Slide Addition, 5212 98th Street.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Jim Gerlt, seconded by Council Member Floyd Price to
approve Ordinance No. 2015-00088.
Vote: 7 - 0 Motion carried
7. 8. Ordinance 2nd Reading—Planning: Ordinance No. 2015-00089, for Zone Case 3258,
a request of Ray Pringle for a zoning change from T to C-3 on 1.5 acres Of unplatted land
Out of Block AK, Section 20, 12102 and 12016 Frankford Avenue.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Jim Get-it, seconded by Council Member Floyd Price to
approve Ordinance No. 2015-00089.
Vote: 6 - I Motion carried
NAY- Council Member Latrelle Joy
7. 9. Ordinance 2nd Reading—Planning: Ordinance No. 2015-00090, for Zone Case 3260.,
a request of'Mr. Charles Shears for SDI Realty, for Stephen Pitts, Linda Pitts Roberts,
Larry Pitts, Laura Pitts Taylor, for a zoning change frorn Tto C-3 on 9.014 acres of
unplatted land out of Block E-2,, Section 22, 11601 Quaker Avenue.
Motion by Council Member Floyd Price, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Jim Gerlt to
approve Ordinance No. 2015-00090,
Vote: 6 - 1 Motion carried
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NAY: Council Member Latrelle Joy
7. 10. Ordinance 2nd Reading—Planning: Ordinance No. 2015-00091, for Zone Case
2995-R, a request of Dr. Jewell Ginter, for Ginter Eye Care Center, for a zoning change
from GO to AM on Tract A, Double Addition, 6301 and 6305 79th Street.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tent Jim Gerlt, seconded by Council Member Floyd Price to
approve Ordinance No. 2015-00091.
Vote. 7- 0 Motion carried
7. 11. Ordinance 2nd Reading—Planning: Ordinance No. 2015-00092, for Zone Case
32')6-A, a request of Vince I-luebinger, for SWCWC/Sprint Spectrum, for a zoning change
fi-orn 11-IC to IIJC Specific Use for a temporary telecommunications tower on .234 acres of
unplatted land out of Block A, Section 20, 2553 Santa Fe Drive.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem .firn Gerit, seconded by Council Member Floyd Price to
approve Ordinance No. 2015-00092,
Vote; 7 - 0 Motion carried
7. 12. Ordinance 2nd Reading - Mayor: Ordinance No. 2015-0009') amending Chapter 8,
"Businesses and Amusements" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lubbock, Texas,
by addincy, Article 8.20, "Mobile Billboards", to allow mobile billboards the use of the
public right-of-way- providing a penalty; providing a saving Clause and providing for
right-of-way; C
publication.
Chad Weaver, City Attorney; Michael Vincent. proponent; and Todd Pringle, proponent,
gave cornments and answered questions from City Council.
Main Motion by Council MemberJeffGrIff"ith, seconded by Council Member Karen
Gibson to approve Ordinance No. 20 15-0009'), by Substituting the redlined version of the
proposed ordinance (passed out at the dais) for the version that was provided in the
backup for this item.
Subsidiary Motion by Council Member Latrelle Joy, seconded by Council Member Jeff
Griffith to amend the City Council rules to allow a citizen to comment on the item.
Vote: 6 - I Motion carried
NAY: Mayor Glen C. Robertson
Vote on Main Motion- 5 - 2Motion carried
NAY: Council Member Victor Hernandez
Council Member Latrelle Joy
7. 13. Oi-diiiaticelstReaditig - Plaiiniiig: Ordinance No. 2015-00100 arnending Chapter 8,
Section 8.19.003, of the Code of Ordinances of the City Of Lubbock, Texas in regard to
the expansion of permitted locations of mobile food vendors; providing a penalty clause;
providing a savings clause; and providing for publication.
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Motion by Council Member Victor Hernandez, seconded by Council Mernber.reff
Griffith to approve Ordinance No, 2015-00100.
Vote: 7 - 0 Motion carried
7. 14. Resolution - Planning: Resolution No. 2015-RO306 adopting the Annexation and
Growth Policy Report.
Motion by Council Member Floyd Price, seconded by Council Member Kai-ell Gibson to
approve Resolution No. 2015-RO'?06.
Vote: 6 - I Motion carried
NAY: Council Member Victor Hernandez
7. 15. Resolution - Planning: Resolution No, 2015-RO307 authorizing tile Mayor to establish
the Annexation and Growth Advisory Committee as a standing committee.
Motion. by Council Member Latrelle Joy, seconded by Council Member Floyd Price to
approve Resolution No. 2015-RO307 with the following amendments:
1. Increase the number of at-large appointments to the committee from two (2)
to four (4), with all at-large appointees originating from a profession or trade
exclusive to those professions qualifying an appointee to i7ill places I (Home
Building profession), 2 (Professional Real Estate Development profession),
or 3 (Engineering and Planning Consulting profession).
2. Increase the number of members chosen by lot to serve a three year term
froth three (3) to four (4), with the remaining three appointees serving a twoZD
(2) year term.
3. Any other conforming changes required hereby.
Vote: 6 - I Motion carried
NAY: Council Member Jeff Griffith
7. 16. Resolution - City Manager: Resolution No. 2015-110308 authorizing the Mayor to
execute all Amendment to the Commitment Agreement between the City of Lubbock and
the College Baseball Foundation increasing the real property to be transferred to the
College Baseball Foundation to include the parking lot at 1502 Mae Davis Lane.
Chad Weaver. City Attorney; Mike Gustafson, proponent; and Randy Robbins, proponent,
gave comments and answered questions from City Council.
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Motion by Council Member Victor Hernandez, seconded by Council Member Jeff
Griffith to approve Resolution No. 2015-ROM&
Vote: 7 - 0 Motion carried
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7. 17. Resolution - Stormwater: Resolution No. 2015-80309 establishing a revised
schedule of storinwater drainage charges, and directing the City Manager to
undertake all necessary administrative activities to effectuate said revised
schedule of storm water drainage charges pursuant to City Council findings and
direction, for benefited properties located within the City of Lubbock.
Wood Franklin, City Engineer, gave comments and answered questions from City
Council.
Main Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Jim Gerlt, seconded by. Council Member Floyd
Price, to approve Resolution No. 2015-80309 with option F which consists of:
Five residential tiers at 20% residences in each, no residential waiver, 50%church
exemption, setting the debt set-vice at 25.6 million, a fee limit of$350.00, and a
base Fee of$7.18.
Amendment 'l Motion by Council Member Victor Hernandez, seconded by Council
Member Latrelle Joy, to amend the main motion (option F) by:
This amendment failed.
* Increasing the fee limit from $350.00 to $1000.00
Vote: I - 6 Failed
NAY: Mayor Glen C. Robertson
Mayor Pro Tern Jim Gerlt
Council Member Karen Gibson
Council Member Jeff Grif"Eth
Council Member Latrelle Joy
Council Member Floyd Price
Amendment 2 Motion by Council Member Latrelle Joy, seconded by Council
Member Victor Hernandez, to amend the main motion (option F) by:
This amendment failed.
* Increasing the fee limit from $350.00 to $500.00
* Delete the base fee of$7.18
Vote: I - 6 Failed
NAY: Mayor Glen C. Robertson
Mayor Pro Tern Jim Gerlt
Council Member Karen Gibson
Council Member Jeff Griffith
Council Member Victor Hernandez
Council Member Floyd Price
Vote on Main Motion: 5 - 2 Motion carried
NAY: Council Member Victor Hernandez
Council Member Latrelle Joy
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7. 18. Resolution -Lubbock Power& Light: Resolution No. 2015-803 10 regarding
modifications to the Lubbock. Power& Light (LP&L) Electric Rate/Tariff Schedule and
consider an order and resolution amending the current rate/tariff schedule of LP&L, the
City ofLUbbock's municipally owned electric utility, applicable to all rate classes,
effective October 1, 2015.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Jim Gerit, seconded by Council Member Floyd Price to
approve Resolution No. 2015-RO3 10.
Vote: 6- I Motion carried
NAY: Council Member Victor Hernandez
7. 19. Board Appointment- City Secretary: Declare one appointment by the Mayor to the
Lubbock Housing Authority Board of Directors: Aida Martinez,
Motion by Council Member Floyd Price,seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jim Gerlt, to
appoint Aida Martinez to the Lubbock Housing Authority Board of Directors.
Vote: 7 - 0 Motion carried
7. 20. Board Appointment- City Secretary: Resolution No. 2015-RO-3)I I confirming the City
Manager's appointment of Vickie Bennett to the Civil Service Commission.
Motion by Council Member Floyd Price, seconded by COLincil Member Jeff Griffith to
approved Resolution No. 2015-RO31 1.
Vote: 7 - 0 Motion carried
7:53 P.M. CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED
There being no further business to come before Council, Mayor Robertson adjourned
the meeting.
The September 10, 2015 Regular City Council Meeting minutes were approved by the City Council 011
the 8th day of October, 2015.
RCS RTSON. MAYOR
ATTEST:
Rebel-ca Garza, City Seretat