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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2020-R0270 - Annexation Agreement, FOUR EC, LLCResolution No. 2020-RO270 Item No. 8.9 August 11, 2020 RESOLUTION IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK: THAT the Mayor of the City of Lubbock is hereby authorized and directed to execute for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, an Annexation Agreement, by and between the City of Lubbock and FOUR EC, LLC, 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 City Council. Passed by the City Council on August 11, 2020 DANIEL M. POPE, MAYOR TTEST: pw� -It. C Rebec Garza, City Secre Ury 09a"O v 3y, to] Manager 3 TO FORM: li Leisure, Assistant City Attorney ccdocs/RES.AnnexationAgreement_ POUR EC, LLC 08.06.20 Resolution No. 2020-RO270 MUNICIPAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS AND FOUR EC, LLC This Municipal Services Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into on llth day of August , 2020 by and between the City of Lubbock, Texas, a home -rule municipality of the State of Texas, ("City") and FOUR EC, LLC ("Owner"), collectively referred to as ("Parties"). RECITALS The Parties agree that the following recitals are true and correct and form the basis upon which the Parties have entered into this Agreement. WHEREAS, the City is currently classified as a Tier 2 municipality for purposes of annexation under the Texas Local Government Code ("LGC"); WHEREAS, Section 43.0671 of the LGC permits the City to annex an area when each owner of land in an area requests the annexation; WHEREAS, the Owner owns certain parcels of land situated in Lubbock, Texas which consists of approximately 72.00 acres of land in the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction, such property being more particularly described and set forth in Exhibit A attached to and incorporated herein ("Property"); WHEREAS, where the City elects to annex such an area, the City is required to enter into a written agreement with the property owner(s) that sets forth the City services to be provided for the Property; WHEREAS, Owner has filed a written request with the City for full -purpose annexation of the Property, and said petition for annexation is set forth in Exhibit B attached to and incorporated herein ("Petition"); WHEREAS, the City and the Owner desire to set out the City services to be provided for the Property on or after the effective date of annexation; WHEREAS, the annexation and execution of this Agreement are subject to approval by the Lubbock City Council; and NOW THEREFORE, in exchange for the mutual covenants, conditions and promises contained herein, the City and the Owner agree as follows: Owner -Initiated Annexation Service Agreement page L of 10 1. PROPERTY. This Agreement is only applicable to the Property, which is the subject of the annexation. 2. INTENT. It is the intent of the City that this Agreement provide for the delivery of full, available municipal services to the Property in accordance with state law, which may be accomplished through any means permitted by law. 3. MUNICIPAL SERVICES. a. Commencing on the effective date of annexation, the City will provide the municipal services set forth below. As used in this Agreement, "providing services" includes having services provided by any method or means by which the City may extend municipal services to any other area of the City, including the City's infrastructure extension policies and developer or property owner participation in accordance with the applicable city ordinances, rules, regulations, and policies. i. Fire Services 1. Existing Services: None 2. Services to be Provided: Fire suppression will be available to the area upon annexation. Primary fire response will be provided by Station 15 located at 8002 Venita Avenue, Station No. 3 located at 6420 25th Street, Station No. 18 located at 6611 Oakridge Avenue, and Station No. 9 located at 4814 50th Street. Station No. 15 is approximately 2.9 miles from the proposed annexation with an approximate response time of 4 to 5 minutes. Station No. Station 3 is approximately 3.1 miles from the proposed annexation with an approximate response time of 4 to 5 minutes. Station No. 18 is approximately 3.1 miles from the proposed annexation with an approximate response time of 4 to 5 minutes. Station No. 9 is approximately 5.6 miles from the proposed annexation with an approximate response time of 7 to 8 minutes. Fire suppression activities can be afforded to the annexed area with current facilities with an acceptable response time. Fire prevention and investigation services will be provided by the Fire Marshal's office as needed. ii. First Responder EmerLyencv Medical Services 1. Existing Services: None 2. Services to be Provided: Lubbock Fire Rescue is a non -transport Basic Life Support (BLS) First Responder Organization. BLS First Responder emergency medical response will be provided by Station 15 located at 8002 Venita Avenue, Station No. 3 located at 6420 25th Street, Station No. 18 located at 6611 Oakridge Avenue, and Station No. 9 located at 4814 50th Street. Station No. 15 is Owner -Initiated Annexation Service Agreement Page Z-of V approximately 2.9 miles from the proposed annexation with an approximate response time of 4 to 5 minutes. Station No. Station 3 is approximately 3.1 miles from the proposed annexation with an approximate response time of 4 to 5 minutes. Station No. 18 is approximately 3.1 miles from the proposed annexation with an approximate response time of 4 to 5 minutes. Station No. 9 is approximately 5.6 miles from the proposed annexation with an approximate response time of 7 to 8 minutes. Emergency medical transport is provided by the Lubbock County Hospital District. iii. Police Services 1. Existing Services: None 2. Services to be Provided: The Police Department's responsibility for responding to emergency and non -emergency law enforcement calls for service and to provide law enforcement patrol coverage in an effort to prevent, reduce, mitigate and solve crimes will extend to this area on the effective date. These services can be provided within the department's current budget. iv. Building Safety Services 1. Existing Services: None 2. Services to be Provided: The Building Safety Department will provide construction code enforcement services upon annexation. This includes construction plan review and field inspection services and the issuance of building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permits for any new construction and remodeling, as well as enforcement of all other applicable laws and codes that regulate building construction within the City of Lubbock. It is anticipated that such services can be provided with current personnel and within the current budget appropriation. As land is developed, the need for additional personnel and budget appropriations will be dependent upon the type, intensity and rate of development within the annexed area as well as areas that compete for those resources. v. Planning and Zoning Services 1. Existing Services: Subdivisions of land within the five -mile extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the city are required to have a plat of the subdivision prepared in accordance with the City of Lubbock subdivision regulations. Currently, plats and subdivisions in the ETJ are approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission, as well as the County Commissioner's Court, as may be dictated by applicable state statutes and City ordinances. Similarly, signs and billboards are regulated within the ETJ pursuant to the City's sign Owner -Initiated Annexation Service Agreement Page of )D ordinance, as authorized by State law. No other Planning department services are authorized or offered outside of the City limits, including zoning. 2. Services to be Provided: The Planning and Zoning Department's responsibility for regulating development and land use through the administration of the City of Lubbock Zoning Ordinance will extend to this area on the effective date of the annexation. The annexed areas will also continue to be regulated under the requirements of the City of Lubbock Subdivision Ordinance. These services can be provided within the department's current budget. vi. GIS and Data Services 1. Existing Services: None 2. Services to be Provided: GIS and Data Services will update all city- wide GIS data sets to include the newly annexed areas. This will include support to the Office of City Secretary for elections requirements, to Building Inspection, Streets and Traffic Engineering for addresses, street names and street signs, and to Planning for transitional zoning. GIS will facilitate a meeting with Lubbock Emergency Communication District, Police and Fire for determination of updated information for 911 Dispatch. Updated GIS information that is public will also be reflected on the GIS mapping website for citizens. vii. Publicly Owned Parks, Facilities, and Buildings 1. Existing Services: City of Lubbock Library's materials, services, and programs are currently available to anyone who lives in Lubbock County. 2. Services to be Provided: Residents of the Property will be permitted to utilize all existing publicly -owned and available parks, facilities (including community service facilities, libraries, swimming pools, etc.) and buildings throughout the City. Upon the effective date of annexation, staff will study areas to be included in future versions of the Parks Master Plan. Any addition of parkland will create additional expenses to the Parks and Recreation operating budget. The Library will continue to provide services to all of Lubbock County, including the area to be annexed. These services are provided within the department's current budget. viii. Code Administration and Environmental Health Services 1. Existing Services: None 2. Services to be Provided: The City of Lubbock's Code Administration and Environmental Health Departments will Owner -Initiated Annexation Service Agreement Pagc yof implement the enforcement of local ordinances and regulations on the effective date of the annexation. Such services can be provided with current Code Administration and Environmental Health Department Personnel and within the current budget appropriation. As land is developed, increases in personnel and budget will be needed in order to provide the same level of customer service. ix. Animal Services 1. Existing Services: None. Currently, the area is under the jurisdiction of the Lubbock County Sheriffs Office. 2. Services to be Provided: Animal control services will be provided to the area as needed. The City of Lubbock Animal Services Department will implement the enforcement of the City of Lubbock's animal control ordinances and regulations upon the effective date of the annexation. It is anticipated that such services can be provided with current personnel and budget appropriation, but response times may increase. x. Street Services 1. Existing Services: City of Lubbock Public Works currently maintains the roads adjacent to this tract. 2. Services to be Provided: In accordance with the Master Thoroughfare Plan, the proposed annexation area is adjacent to 0.6 miles of Arterial Roadway. As development occurs, the City's current policies require the City to design and build Arterial Roadways. Capital projects may be required in the future to provide adequate funding to support this anticipated growth. The timing of these improvements would be contingent on available funding and growth patterns in these areas. xi. Storm Water Management Services 1. Existing Services: City maintains jurisdiction of playa lakes within the ETJ. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has jurisdiction of enforcement and compliance with stormwater related permits outside the City limits. 2. Services to be Provided: As land is developed, developers will provide plans for addressing the conveyance of storm water drainage. The Development Engineering staff will review the drainage plans for compliance with the current drainage regulations and policies. Any major improvements for conveyance will be inspected for compliance by the city staff at time of completion. Additionally, as land is developed and building permits are requested, Storm Water staff reviews each permit request for Owner -Initiated Annexation Service Agreement Page-sof �� compliance with the Chapters 22 (City's Stormwater permit) and Chapter 30 (Lakes and Floodplains) of the City Code. After permit issuance, inspections of the construction sites are to ensure compliance with the City Code and state regulations. Depending on the type and intensity of development within the annexed area, the need for additional personnel and budget appropriations may be needed to provide adequate customer service (development and permit review and inspections). TCEQ Stormwater permit holders will be transitioned from TCEQ oversight to City of Lubbock oversight, i.e. inspection and compliance of these existing facilities will now be the responsibility of the Storm Water Staff. xii. Street Liizhtin 1. Existing Services: None 2. Services to be Provided: The City of Lubbock will coordinate any request for improved street lighting with the local electric provider in accordance with standard policy. xiii. Traffic Engineering Services 1. Existing Services: None 2. Services to be Provided: Upon annexation and in conjunction with the platting process, Traffic Engineering will identify and install required traffic signs to be installed at the developer's expense. Other regulatory traffic control devices will be provided after appropriate studies indicate the data meets the minimum requirements as set forth in the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD) and as budget permits. xiv. Water and Sanitary Sewer Services 1. Existing Services: None 2. Services to be Provided: A. Water and sewer are not readily available for this tract. B. A water main line is currently under design adjacent to this tract, along 50th Street. C. Availability of water and sewer prior to or beyond the extension of a capital improvements project is at the request and expense of the developer, and shall be provided within current policies and ordinances of the City (see below for explanation of pro-rata charges). D. Water and sewer for domestic and commercial use, when installed will be available at approved City rates. E. Water for fire protection will be available through lines only after main extensions through a capital improvements Owner -Initiated Annexation Service Agreement Page 0 of M project or development has occurred. Water in fire truck pumpers or in relay from existing sources will be used for fire suppression until that time for existing structures. Pro-Rata Charges: Chapter 22.05 of the Code of Ordinances, City Code establishes the charges or the actual cost of construction due on all property to which water and/or sewer lines are extended. The charge is generally known as "pro-rata" and is due and payable before service is provided. The pro-rata charge represents a portion of the costs of providing water and/or sewer facilities to serve the property on which the pro-rata is paid. When a person desires water and/or sewer service to property that requires an extension of existing facilities to provide service adjacent to the property or when the service connection will be made to a line constructed after April I, 1952, the person desiring service shall pay nonrefundable charge called pro-rata. The pro-rata will be charged on a front foot of lot or tract to be serviced for sewer and for water at rates determined by Section 22.05.002 (c), unless the actual extension cost is greater, then the charge is per actual cost. When an extension of water/sewer facilities exceeds the above costs, the person(s) desiring service shall pay the entire cost and later be refunded that amount above pro-rata when other persons tie onto service and pay their pro-rata. Ordinance 22.05 specifies other items including: a) pro-rata on property already platted, and extension of services, b) pro-rata and extensions to property being platted, c) sizes of lines and meter sizes, d) location for service connection, e) deposits, charges, refunds, f) cost of large mains may be partially paid by City, and other considerations, or g) when the City Council can declare a health hazard and install mains at public expense. Owner-Initlated Annexation Service Agreement Page7or )P xv. Solid Waste Services 1. Existing Services: None 2. Services to be Provided: Solid Waste Collection shall be provided to the area of annexation in accordance with the present ordinance. Service shall comply with existing City policies, beginning with occupancy of structures. Since there is potential residential growth within this area of annexation, impact to services has been determined to be gradual. Additional driver and equipment can be projected when 1,000 residential unit structures are occupied, and an increase in staffing and equipment will be needed as development continues within this proposed annexation area and exceeds route collection averages. The landfill will be able to handle this request. The only impact would be that the City could anticipate landfilling additional solid waste tonnage and ultimately developing the next landfill cell sooner than currently projected. b. It is understood and agreed that the City is not required to provide a service that is not included in this agreement. c. Owner understands and acknowledges that the City departments listed above may change name or be -reorganized by the City Manager. Any reference to a specific department also includes any subsequent department that will provide the same or similar services. 4. AUTHORITY. City and Owner represent that they have full power, authority and legal right to execute, deliver and perform their obligations pursuant to this Agreement. Owner acknowledges that approval of the annexation is within the sole jurisdiction of the City Council. Nothing in this Agreement guarantees favorable decisions by the City Council. 5. SEVERABILITY. If any part, term, or provision of this Agreement is held by the courts to be illegal, invalid, or otherwise unenforceable, such illegality, invalidity, or unenforceability will not affect the validity of any other part, term or provision, and the rights of the Parties will be construed as if the part, term, or provision was never part of the Agreement. 6. INTERPRETATION. The Parties to this Agreement covenant and agree that in any litigation relating to this Agreement, the terms and conditions of the Agreement will be interpreted according to the laws of the State of Texas. The Parties acknowledge that they are of equal bargaining power and that each of them was represented by legal counsel in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement. Owner -Initiated Annexation Service Agreement Page 8of )D 7. GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE. Venue shall be in the state courts located in Lubbock County, Texas and construed in conformity with the provisions of Texas Local Government Code Chapter 43. 8. NO WAIVER. The failure to either party to insist upon the performance of any term or provision of this Agreement or to exercise any right grated hereunder shall not constitute a waiver of that party's right to insist upon appropriate performance or to assert any such right on any future occasion. 9. GOVERNMENTAL POWERS. It is understood that by execution of this Agreement, the City does not waive or surrender any of its governmental powers or immunities. 10. COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and constitute one and the same instrument. 11. CAPTIONS. The captions to the various clauses of this Agreement are for informational purposes only and shall not alter the substance of the term and conditions of this Agreement. 12. AGREEMENT BINDS SUCCESSORS AND RUNS WITH THE LAND. This Agreement is binding on and inures to the benefit of the Parties, their successors, and assigns. The term of this Agreement constitutes covenants running with the land comprising the Property and is binding on the Owner. 13. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties and supersedes all prior oral and written agreements between said Parties. This Agreement shall not be amended unless executed in writing by both Parties. EXECUTED as of the Effective Date hereof. CITIY OF LUBBOCK DANIEL M. POPE, Mayor FOUR EC, LLC J4 e �e�e�e�son,m9r ATTEST: Name and Title Q '14, � ))C Reb ca Garza, City Seer" Owner-initiated Annexation service Agreement Page ! or i© APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: Brya Isham Director of Planning APPROVED AS TO FORM: 16�A' kwax K lli Leisure, Assistant City Attorney Ccdocs/Annexation Agree ment_FourECLLC Owner -Initiated Annexation Service Agreement Paget0 of_la