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SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
September 1, 2016
1:30 P. M.
The City Council of the City of Lubbock,Texas met in special session on the 1st of September,
2016, in City Council Chambers,City Hall, 162513th Street,Lubbock,Texas at 1:30 p.m.
1:32 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CONVENED
City Council Chambers, City Hall, 1625 13th Street,Lubbock,Texas
Present: Mayor Daniel M. Pope; Mayor Pro Tem Latrelle Joy; Council Member Juan A.
Chadis; Council Member Karen Gibson; Council Member Jeff Griffith; Council
Member Steve Massengale; Council Member Shelia Patterson Harris; City Manager
James Loomis; City Secretary Rebecca Garza; City Attorney Chad Weaver
Note: City Council addressed agenda items in the following order:
0 1.2; 2.1-2.5
1. Proclamations and Presentations
1.2. Pledges of Allegiance
Pledges of Allegiance were given by those in Council Chambers to the United States and
Texas flags.
2. Regular Agenda
2. 1. Public Hearing 1:30 p.m. -Finance: Hold a public hearing on the Proposed FY 2016-17
Operating Budget and Capital Program.
Mayor Pope opened the public hearing at 1:34 p.m.
Mikel Ward appeared to speak in opposition.
No one appeared to speak in favor.
Beth Bridges, representing the Parks and Recreation Board, appeared to speak in favor of
Parks and Recreation projects.
Mayor Pope closed the public hearing at 1:49 p.m.
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2.2. Public Hearing 1:30 p.m. -Finance: Hold a public hearing on a proposal to increase total
tax revenues from properties on the tax roll in the preceding tax year by 3.88%(percentage
by which the proposed tax rate exceeds the effective tax rate calculated under Chapter 26,
Tax Code).
Mayor Pope opened the public hearing at 1:50 p.m.
Todd Key, Mike] Ward,and Dario Rendon appeared to speak in opposition.
No one appeared to speak in favor.
Mayor Pope closed the public hearing at 1:55 p.m. and made the following announcement:
"The City Council will vote on the second and final reading of the tax rate at the September
8,2016 Regular City Council Meeting that will be held in the City Council Chambers, City
Hall, 1625 13th Street, Lubbock, Texas beginning at 5:15 p.m."
2.3. Ordinance 1st Reading-Finance: Ordinance No. 2016-00135 approving and adopting a
budget for Fiscal Year 2016-17; approving summary of estimated and forecasted revenues,
appropriations,and utilization of net assets for all funds of the City;providing for necessary
transfers of funds between accounts and departments, if required; authorizing reduction of
spending by City Manager if necessary;providing for filing of adopted budget; establishing
civil service classifications and positions;appropriating funds for the Fiscal Year 2016-17
Operating Budget and Capital Program of the City of Lubbock;approving inclusion of
equipment and property to be purchased as a part of the vehicle/equipment debt financing
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;accepting the budgets for Lubbock Economic
Development Alliance, Market Lubbock, Inc., Civic Lubbock, Inc.,and Vintage Township
Public Facilities Corporation; finding that proper notice of meeting provided by law and
ratifying such; providing for publication;and providing for a savings clause.
Cheryl Brock, Budget Director, gave a presentation and answered questions from City
Council.
James Loomis,City Manager;and Chad Weaver, City Attorney,gave comments and
answered questions from City Council.
Main Motion: by Council Member Karen Gibson, seconded by Council Member Jeff
Griffith to approve Ordinance No. 2016-00135.
Motion to Amend:.by Council Member Karen Gibson,seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Latrelle Joy to amend the Proposed Fiscal Year 2016-17 Budget Ordinance by adding the
following provision as Section 15,and renumbering the sections thereafter accordingly:
"SECTION 15:THAT Fifty percent of General Fund fund balance over policy level be
designated and used for Street Maintenance, and a budget amendment be brought to the
City Council for approval to move that portion to the Street Maintenance Project upon
completion of all audited financials and final determination of the actual fund balance."
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Vote on Amendment: 7 - 0 Motion carried
Vote on Main Motion with Amendment: 7 - 0 Motion carried
2. 4. Ordinance 1st Reading—Finance: Ordinance No. 2016-00136 setting the tax rate and
levying a tax upon all property subject to taxation within the City of Lubbock for 2016;
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 tirne provided.
Motion by Mayor Pro 1'ern Latrelle Joy, seconded by COLInCil Member Karen Gibson that the
property tax rate be increased by the adoption of tax rate of"0.53802, which is effectively a
3.88 percent increase in the tax rate.
Vote: 7 - 0 Motion carried
2. 5. Resolution - Councilman Jeff Griffith: Resolution No. 2016-RO299 authorizing and
directing the Mayor to execute a license agreement by and between Texas Tech University
and the City of Lubbock for use of the City Bank COliSeLlIll.
Mitch Satterwhite, First Assistant City Attorney, gave comments and answered questions
from City Council.
Motion by Council Mernber Steve Massengale, seconded by Council Member Jeff Griffith to
approve Resolution No. 2016-80299.
Vote: 7 - 0 Motion carried
2:25 P.M. CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED
There being no further business to come before Council, Mayor Pope adjourned the meeting.
Tile September 1, 2016 Special City Council Meeting minutes were approved by the City Council oil
the 22nd day of September, 2016.
DANIEL M. P6PE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Rtcca Garza, City Secret"Q')