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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
October 13, 2016
1:30 P. M.
The City Council of the City of Lubbock,Texas met in regular session on the 13th of October,2016,
in City Council Committee Room 103,City Hall, 1625 13th Street,Lubbock,Texas at 1:30 p.m.
1:33 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CONVENED
City Council Committee Room 103,City Hall, 1625 13th Street,Lubbock,Texas
Present: Mayor Daniel M. Pope; Mayer 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; Deputy City
Manager Quincy White; City Secretary Rebecca Garza; City Attorney Chad Weaver
Note: Council Member Shelia Patterson Harris arrived in Regular session at 5:26 p.m.
Note: City Council addressed agenda items in the following order,
• 1.1;Executive Session; 3.1-3.5; Citizen Comments 4.1; Citizen Comments(Sign-ups) 4.2;
5.1; 6.1-6.3; 6.5-6.7; 6.9, 6.11-6.14; 6.16; 6.20-6,22; 6.8; 6.10; 6.15; 6.17-6.19; 7.1; 7.9;
7.2-7.8; and 7.10-7.13.
Item 6.4 was deleted.
1. Work Session -Items for presentations and discussions on such issues that may require
more in-depth consideration of the City Council than Regular Agenda item. Action
may be taken on a Work Session item if the item indicates to the public the action to be
taken.
1. 1. Discuss and hear a presentation from McQueary, Henry, Boles&Troy and from
Milliman addressing possible modifications to the City of Lubbock health benefits
plan for employees and retirees under the Affordable Care Act(ACA), including the
fiscal impact of modifications to the plan.
Travis Sartain, Partner with MMA Southwest, gave a presentation and answered
questions from City Council.
Quincy White, Deputy City Manager; Leisa Hutcheson, Director of Human
Resources;Marta Alvarez, Director of Purchasing and Contract Management;and
Paul Penke,with Milliman, gave comments and answered questions from City
Council.
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2. Executive Session
The meeting recessed at 2:25 p.m.and reconvened in Executive Session under the
provisions of Section 551,Texas Government Code.City Council recessed from
Executive Session at 4:13 p.m.The regular meeting was called back into a public
session at 5:17 p.m.
2. 1. Hold an executive session in accordance with Texas Government Code, Section 551.087,to
discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental
body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have
locate,stay, or expand in or near the territory of the governmental body and with which the
governmental body is conducting economic development negotiations; and to deliberate the
offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect described hereinabove.
2. 1. 1. Report by the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance.
2.2. Hold an executive session in accordance with Texas Government Code, Section 551.071,
with legal counsel for advice about pending or contemplated litigation or settlement
agreement and on matters in which the duty of the attorney under the Texas Disciplinary
Rules of Professional Conduct conflicts with Chapter 551.
2.2. 1. Chapter 1, Art. IX, Section 14 of the Lubbock City Charter
2.3. Hold an executive session in accordance with the Texas Government Code, Section
551.072,to deliberate the purchase,exchange, lease,or value of real property.
2.3. 1. 20-foot wide alley adjacent to Block 4, Original Town of Lubbock.
2.4. Hold an executive session in accordance with the Texas Government Code, Section 551.074,
to discuss personnel matters,the appointment, employment,evaluation or reassignment of
the following:
2.4. 1. City Attorney
2.4. 2. City Manager
2.4. 3. City Secretary
3. Proclamations and Presentations
3. 1. Invocation by Father Jim O'Connor, St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Father Jim O'Connor, St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 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.
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3. 3. Presentation of a Special Recognition to the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce, in honor of'
Chamber of Commerce Week in Texas, and in appreciation oftheir many contributions to
the Lubbock community,
Council Member Steve Massengale presented a special recognition to the Lubbock
Chamber of Commerce, in honor of Chamber of Commerce Week in 'Texas, and in
appreciation of their many contributions to the Lubbock community. Eddie McBride,
President and CEO of the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce, and Diannah Tatum,
Chairwoman-Elect of the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce, gave comments and thanked the
Mayor and City Council for the recognition.
3. 4. Presentation of special recognition to the City of Lubbock Finance Department, The
Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada has presented
the City of Lubbock Accounting Department the Award of Financial Reporting and
Achievement on the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). This certificate is
the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reports,
and represents a significant accomplishment.
Council Member Karen Gibson presented the City of Lubbock's Finance/Accounting
Department with the Award of Financial Reporting and Achievement on the Comprehensive
Annual I"inancial Report(CAFR). The City ol'Lubbock's Finance/Accounting Department
appeared to accept the recognition and Linda Cuellar, Interim Director of Finance, gave
comments and thanked the Mayor and City Council.
3. 5. Presentation of Special Recognition recognizing October as Pregnancy and Infant Loss
Awareness Month in Lubbock.
Council Member Latrelle Joy presented a special recognition recognizing October as
Pregnancy and Enfant Loss Awareness Month in Lubbock. Suzy Enlre, Founder of
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness of Lubbock, appeared to accept the recognition. Suzy
introduced Lucille Neely, Amber Seaton, and Frank Ernre, Board Members of Pregnancy
and Infant Loss Awareness of Lubbock, who were also in attendance. Suzy then gave
comments and thanked the City Council for the recognition.
4. Citizen Comments -Pursuant to City Council Resolution 2014-80320, 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 Formi and
submit it no later than seventy-five (75) hours prior to the start of the meeting at which
the citizen wishes to appear, or sign up to speak at the City Council meeting itself',
completing the form provided at the meeting,with regard to any item posted on the
City Council agenda.
4. 1. Alex DeRossi, External Vice President of'Texas Tech University (TTU) Student
Government, will appear before the City Council to provide information regarding
Homecoming events, and to give TTU Student body updates.
Alex DeRossi, External Vice President of Texas Tech University ('ITU) Student
Government, appeared before the City Council and shared information regarding
Homecoming events, and gave updates regarding the Texas Tech University student body.
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4.2. Sign-ups:
9 Deanne Clark appeared before the City Council to speak in opposition of item 7.1
(Reinvestment Zone-Monsanto property).
*Mikel Ward appeared before the City Council to speak on items 1.1 (City of Lubbock
health benefits plan); 7.9(Tax abatement- Monsanto); 7.10(Project Plan for North
Overton Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone); and 7.13 (Budget).
5. Minutes
5. 1. August 16, 2016 Special City Council Meeting-Electric Utility Board
September 1, 2016 Special City Council Meeting-Community Task Force
September 8, 2016 Regular City Council Meeting
Motion by Council Member Karen Gibson, seconded by Council Member Jeff Griffith to
approve the August 16,2016 Special City Council Meeting(Electric Utility Board)minutes,
the September 1,2016 Special City Council Meeting (Community Task Force)minutes, and
the September 8,2016 Regular City Council Meeting minutes.
Vote: 7-0 Motion carried
6. Consent Agenda-Items considered to be routine and enacted by one motion without
separate discussion.If the City Council desires to discuss an item,the item is removed
from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.
Motion by Council Member Steve Massengale, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Latrelle Joy to
approve items 6.1-6.3; 6.5-6.7; 6.9; 6.11-6.14; 6.16; and 6.20-6.22.
Vote: 7-0 Motion carried
6. 1. Budget Amendment Ordinance 1st Reading-Finance: Ordinance No. 2016-00150,
Amendment 1, amending the FY 2016-17 Adopted Budget for municipal purposes
respecting the Grant Fund to accept and appropriate funding from the Office of the
Governor-Criminal Justice Division for the National Incident Based Reporting System
Grant; accept and appropriate funding from the United States Department of Justice for the
Justice Assistance Grant;accept and appropriate additional funding from the Texas
Department of Housing and Community Affairs(TDHCA)for the Community Services
Block Grant(CSBG); and accept and appropriate additional funding from the Federal
Transit Administration(FTA) for the Section 5307 Grant;providing for filing; and
providing for a savings clause.
6.2. Budget Amendment Ordinance 1st Reading-Finance: Ordinance No. 2016-00151,
Amendment 2,amending the FY 2016-17 budget for municipal purposes respecting the
Capital Program to establish CIP 8618,Comprehensive Land Use Plan;providing for filing;
and providing for a savings clause.
6.3. Resolution-Finance: Resolution No.2016-80344 authorizing the Mayor to
execute Contract 12991 with All Pro Lawnscapes, LLC.,for Public Improvement District
(PID) landscape services at Quincy Park, ITB 16-12991-KM.
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6.4. Ordinance 2nd Reading-Right-of-Way: Consider Ordinance 2016-00140 abandoning
and closing a 44-foot temporary drainage casement located south of Avenue T and 100th
Street, in Section 10 Block E, Lubbock,Lubbock County,Texas, 10007 Avenue U.
L This item was deleted.
6-5. Resolution -Right-of-Way: Resolution No.2016-RO345 authorizing the Mayor to execute
an Easement Use License Agreement renewal to WWC Texas RSA LLC d/b/a Verizon
Wireless,to use a portion of a dedicated utility easement for a cellular antenna pole located
east of 15th Street and Marsha Sharp Freeway,Tract A, Carillon Addition.
6.6. Resolution -Public Works Engineering: Resolution No. 2016-80346 authorizing the
Mayor to execute Change Order I for Contract 12682 with MH Civil Constructors, for
construction of the Southeast Water Reclamation Plant(SEWRP) Sludge Drying Bed
Project,RFP 16-12682-JM.
6.7. Resolution -Water Resources: Resolution No. 2016-80347 authorizing the City Council
to permit Lubbock County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 (LCWCID),
which serves the Village of Buffalo Springs,to provide potable water service to a facility
outside the corporate limits of the Village of Buffalo Springs,Texas.
6.8. Resolution -Fleet Services: Resolution No.2016-80356 authorizing the Mayor to execute
Purchase Order Contract 31029222 with Grapevine Dodge, Chrysler,Jeep, LLC., for three
(3) 1/2 ton pick-up trucks, ITB 16-13015-SS.
Wood Franklin,Director of Public Works, gave comments and answered questions from
City Council.
Motion by Council Member Karen Gibson, seconded by Council Member Juan A. Chadis to
approve Resolution No. 2016-80356.
Vote: 7-0 Motion carried
6.9. Ordinance 2nd Reading-Parks and Recreation: Ordinance No. 2016-00141 amending
Chapter 16 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lubbock,Texas, entitled"Parks and
Other Public Places," by adding Section 16.01.004(16), regarding the permitted locations of
portable toilets in public parks, public playgrounds,and public places within the City;
providing a penalty clause;providing a savings clause;and providing for publication.
6. 10. Resolution-Parks and Recreation: Resolution No. 2016-80357 authorizing the Mayor to
execute a revised contract with Turfmaster Irrigation& Landscaping for the construction
of site improvements at Lakewood Development Area, ITB 16-12926-MA.
Bridget Faulkenberry, Director of Parks and Recreation;and Cheryl Brock, Budget Director,
gave comments and answered questions from City Council.
Motion by Council Member Karen Gibson, seconded by Council Member Jeff Griffith to
approve Resolution No. 2016-80357.
Vote: 7-0 Motion carried
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6. 11. Resolution -Health: Resolution No. 2016-RO348 authorizing the Mayor to execute
a Memorandum of Understanding(MOU)with StarCare Specialty Health System to
collaborate with and refer patients for education,outreach, family services, and/or treatment
to individuals who meet the priority or target population criteria.
6. 12. Resolution -Health: Resolution No. 2016-RO349 authorizing the Mayor to execute
a Memorandum of Understanding(MOU)with StarCare Specialty Health System to
increase opportunities for healthy lifestyle choices that will reduce incidences of HIV
infection and will provide alcohol, tobacco, and other drug prevention and intervention
services to the community.
6. 13. Resolution -Health: Resolution No.2016-RO350 authorizing the Mayor to execute a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)with StarCare Specialty Health System to
participate in an interagency collaborative effort to provide community-based,
gender-specific, intervention services to parenting males and expecting fathers with
substance use disorders or who are at risk of developing substance use disorders,and who
have been involved with the Department of Family and Protective Services.
6. 14. Resolution -Health: Resolution No. 2016-RO351 authorizing the Mayor to execute
a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)with StarCare Specialty Health System, to
participate in an interagency collaborative effort to meet the specific needs of the priority
population, including serving as an essential link for prevention, intervention, and treatment
services within the community.
6. 15. Resolution-Facilities: Resolution No. 2016-RO358 authorizing the Mayor to execute
Contract 12833 with Lee Lewis Construction, Inc., for the construction of a new Emergency
Operations Center(EOC) located at 1515 East Ursuline, RFP 16-12833-MA.
Lance Phelps, Fire Chief,gave comments and answered questions from City Council.
Motion by Council Member Steve Massengale, seconded by Council Member Karen
Gibson to approve Resolution No. 2016-R0358.
Vote: 7-0 Motion carried
6. 16. Resolution -Human Resources: Resolution No. 2016-80352 authorizing the City
Manager to take necessary action to commence a procurement process for the active and
retiree benefit plan(s) for Benefit Plan Year 2018.
6. 17. Resolution -Human Resources: Resolution No. 2016-80359 authorizing the Mayor to
execute an Application for Renewal of a Stop Loss Coverage policy, from Blue Cross
Blue Shield, for the purchase of a policy for specific stop loss insurance coverage for the
City's health benefit program.
Leisa Hutcheson, Director of Human Resources, gave comments and answered questions
from City Council.
Motion by Council Member Karen Gibson, seconded by Council Member Shelia Patterson
Harris to approve Resolution No.2016-R0359.
Vote: 7-0 Motion carried
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6. 18. Resolution -Human Resources: Resolution No. 2016-RO360 authorizing the Mayor to
execute a contract for the purchase of transplant insurance coverage from AIG Benefit
Solutions.
Leisa Hutcheson, Director of Human Resources,gave comments and answered questions
from City Council.
Motion by Council Member Shelia Patterson Harris,seconded by Council Member Juan A.
Chadis to approve Resolution No. 2016-RO360.
Vote: 7 -0 Motion carried
6. 19. Resolution-Human Resources: Resolution No. 2016-RO361 authorizing the Mayor or
City Manager, as necessary,to approve Amendment 2 to the City of Lubbock Master
Welfare Benefit Plan administered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas pursuant to Section
1557 of the Affordable Care Act,Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities, as
implemented by the U.S, Department of Health and Human Services.
Leisa Hutcheson, Director of Human Resources,gave comments and answered questions
from City Council.
Motion by Council Member Steve Massengale, seconded by Council Member Jeff
Griffith to approve Resolution No. 2016-RO36 1.
Vote: 7-0 Motion carried
6.20. Resolution -Community Development- Resolution No.2016-RO353 authorizing the
Mayor to execute Contract 13002 for Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program
(LEAP) service and repair with Planks Air Conditioning&Heat, ITB 16-13002-KM.
6.21. Resolution-Citibus: Resolution No. 2016-RO354 authorizing the City Manager,or his
designee, to execute a FY 2016 Federal Transit Administration Section 5307 Grant, to
provide operating assistance, preventive maintenance,American Disabilities Act(ADA)
paratransit,and capital and planning assistance.
6.22. Resolution-Facilities: Resolution No. 2016-RO355 terminating Contract 12326,a
professional services agreement between the City of Lubbock and Vanir Construction
Management, Inc., dated January 28,2016(Resolution No. 2016-ROO45), directing the City
Manager to issue all required notices related thereto,and further to take all additional
actions necessary to effectuate said termination.
7. Regular Agenda
7. 1. Public Hearing 5:30 p.m.-Finance: Hold a public hearing for the City Council to
receive public input concerning the adoption of an ordinance designating a reinvestment
zone at 11613 North 1-27, as authorized by Chapter 312 of the Tax Code.
Public Hearing Only.
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Cheryl Brock, Budget Director,gave a presentation and answered questions from City
Council. Kelly Tucker, representative with Monsanto,gave comments and answered
questions from City Council.
Mayor Pope opened the public hearing at 6:15 p.m.
Mikel Ward and Roger Settler appeared to speak in opposition.
George McMahan, Scott Fagin, and Eddie McBride appeared to speak in favor.
Mayor Pope closed the public hearing at 6:31 p.m.
7.2. Ordinance 2nd Reading-Planning: Ordinance No. 2016-00148, for Zone Case 3290, a
request of AMD Engineering, LLC,for Lubbock Land Company, for a zoning change from
T to C-3 on 4.102 acres of unplatted land out of Block E-2, Section 22, west of Indiana
Avenue,north of 130th Street.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Latrelle Joy, seconded by Council Member Shelia Patterson
Harris to approve Ordinance No. 2016-00148.
Vote: 7 -0 Motion carried
7.3. Ordinance 2nd Reading-Planning: Ordinance No.2016-00142, for Zone Case 2895-M,
a request of West Texas Engineering,LLC, for Dr. Gina Flores, for a zoning change from
GO to AM on Tract K, Trails Garden Office Addition,east of Milwaukee Avenue and north
of 92nd Street.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Latrelle Joy, seconded by Council Member Shelia Patterson
Harris to approve Ordinance No. 2016-00142.
Vote: 7-0 Motion carried
7.4. Ordinance 2nd Reading-Planning: Ordinance No.2016-00143, for Zone Case 1039-A,
a request of Patel Narendrakumar for a zoning change from C-3 limited to a service station,
to amend conditions of Ordinance No. 3947 to allow a grocery store and/or package store on
Lots 194, 195, and the east 10 feet of Lot 196, Murryhill Addition, 3804 50th Street.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Latrelle Joy, seconded by Council Member Shelia Patterson
Harris to approve Ordinance No.2016-00143.
Vote: 7-0 Motion carried
7.5. Ordinance 2nd Reading-Planning: Ordinance No. 2016-00144, for Zone Case 3096-E,
a request of Hugo Reed and Associates, Inc., for McCurdy Tract, Ltd., for a zoning change
from C-3 to C-4 Specific Use for commercial development with outdoor display of
merchandise on 4.9 acres of unplatted land out of Block E-2, Section 25, 10702 Slide Road.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Latrelle Joy, seconded by Council Member Shelia Patterson
Harris to approve Ordinance No. 2016-00144, 17
Vote: 7- 0 Motion carried
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7.6. Ordinance 2nd Reading-Planning: Ordinance No. 2016-00145, for Zone Case 3211-B,
a request of Hugo Reed and Associates,Inc.,for Fountain Hills LP,for a zoning change
from R-I Specific Use to R-I Specific Use Garden Homes,on 7.4 acres of unplatted land
out of Block AK, Section 21, west of Frankford Avenue, north of 114th Street.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Latrelle Joy, seconded by Council Member Shelia Patterson
Harris to approve Ordinance No. 2016-00145.
Vote: 7-0 Motion carried
7.7. Ordinance 2nd Reading-Planning: Ordinance No. 2016-00146,for Zone Case 3003-G,
a request of Burl W. Masters, for SWLLD, LLC, for a zoning change from GO to R-I
Specific Use Garden Homes on 6.6 acres of unplatted land out of Block AK, Section 22,
10109 and 10203 Upland Avenue.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Latrelle Joy, seconded by Council Member Shelia Patterson
Harris to approve Ordinance No. 2016-00146.
Vote: 7-0 Motion carried
7.8. Ordinance 2nd Reading- Planning: Ordinance No.2016-00147, for Zone Case 3257-B,
a request of Burl W.Masters,for 1585 Development, for a zoning change from C-3,A-2,
R-2,R-I Specific Use, and GO to C-3,A-2, R-2, R-1 Specific Use, GO,and C-2A on
275.71 acre,of unplatted land out of Block AK, Section 1, south of 130th Street and east of
Indiana Avenue.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Latrelle Joy, seconded by Council Member Shelia Patterson
Harris to approve Ordinance No. 2016-00147.
Vote: 7-0 Motion carried
7.9. Ordinance 1st Reading-Finance: Ordinance No. 2016-00152 designating a reinvestment
zone within the City of Lubbock as authorized by Chapter 312,Tax Code;describing the
boundaries of said zone; describing the eligibility of said zone for commercial-industrial tax
abatement;providing a savings clause and providing for publication.
Motion by Council Member Karen Gibson, seconded by Council Member Steve
Massengale to approve Ordinance No.2016-00152.
Vote: 7-0 Motion carried
7. 10. Resolution-Finance: Resolution No.2016-RO362 authorizing the Mayor to execute an
agreement between the City of Lubbock and ACC OP(Tracts 32 and 33)LLC (Developer)
regarding the funding of public improvements in Project 92254H of the Project Plan for the
North Overton Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone.
Cheryl Brock, Budget Director, gave comments and answered questions from City Council.
Motion by Council Member Karen Gibson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Latrelle Joy to
approve Resolution No. 2016-80362.
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Vote: 7 - 0 Motion carried
7. It. Resolution -Finance: Resolution No. 2016-80363 giving Notice of Intent to amend a tax
abatement agreement with Red River Commodities d/b/a SunGold Foods, Inc.
Cheryl Brock, Budget Director, gave comments and answered questions from City Council.
Motion by Council Member Steve Massengale, seconded by Council Member.juan A.
Chadis to approve Resolution No. 2016-80363.
Vote: 7 - 0 Motion carried
7. 12. Resolution - Finance: Resolution No. 2016-80364 giving Notice of Intent to amend a tax
abatement agreement with Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless and Affiliates.
Cheryl Brock, Budget Director, gave comments and answered questions from City Council.
Motion by Council Member Steve Massengale, seconded by Council Member Juan A.
Chadis to approve Resolution No. 2016-RO364.
Vote: 7 - 0 Motion carried
7. 13. Resolution -Accounting: Resolution No. 2016-80365 expressing intent to finance
expenditures to be incurred for various capital proJects and equipment approved by the City
Council in the FY 2016-17 Budget and Capital Program and to reimburse itself from the
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proceeds of obligations that will be issued after the expenditure of funds to pay costs of such
projects and equipment.
Kevin Rule, Debt and Investments Analyst, gave comments and answered questions from
City Council.
Motion by Council Member Jeff Griffith,seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Latrelle Joy to
approve Resolution No. 2016-80365.
Vote: 7 - 0 Motion carried
6:50 P.M. CITY COUNCIL AWOURNED
There being no Further business to come before Council,, Mayor Pope adjourned the mectin1g.
The October 13, 2016 Regular City Council Meeting minutes were approved by the City Council on
the 17th(lay of November, 2016.
DANIEL M. POPP, MAYOR
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ATTEST:
Rebecca Garza, City 5ecretar}