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X - City of Cuero

City of Cuero Inspection Department
Comprehensive Plan Update
UDC
Staff is reviewing the UDC one article at a time and preparing to report to the UDC advisory committee
any concerns. This method of review was discussed with the committee during the last meeting. Kendig
Keast conducted a remote presentation to the committee on November 20th which was helpful in regard
to the design of the document and presentation of the entire document. As per the Interim Guidelines
staff has been instituting regulations which are included in the UDC. Staff is still reviewing the Encode
software.
Infill Development
The infill development committee has met on five different occasions to discuss ideas on infill lots.
Many ideas and suggestions have come out of our meetings. Overlay district to allow Manufactured
Homes in certain areas as well as funding opportunities such as grants and Habitat Homes are some of
the discussions taking place. Future meetings will need to take place to narrow down the direction.
Code Enforcement
Code enforcement is ongoing throughout the City. Property Maintenance, high weeds and grass as well
as trash and debris violations and notices are being mailed. After seeing the compliance numbers we
are being very successful with the soft notice letter going out first. As of March 2015 the City of Cuero
has initiated the demolition of 14 structures. Owners have demolished nine and there are two current
demolition permits that are ongoing by owner. We continue to monitor the Downtown area including
East and West Main for blatant violations. Buildings that have had fires are having property
maintenance letters sent as soon as the fire investigation is complete. Code enforcement has made
significant inroads into cleaning up but there is still a lot more to be done.
March 24, 2015: Update on Comprehensive Plan & other Projects
Wayfinding:
A committee of Main Street, Chamber of Commerce and Cuero Dev Corp met and
selected a company to do the master plan complete Wayfinding project. Due to all of
the transition in the downtown, airport and park, the committee has decided to wait on
starting this project until some decisions have been made and projects completed.
Market Pavilion
The railroad told the City Manager that they will not lease the space we planned to have
the pavilion nor will they allow any permanent structure to be built there. The Main
Street program will still get plans in motion to start having a Market Days in downtown.
A public notice will be sent out and committee formed which will develop the event
outline, rules, guidelines, etc. for the event for the MS Advisory Board to approve.
Bat Relocation
In early December the City Parks department sealed up holes and cracks under the
awning on East Main Street where about 20-30 bats were still living. We have contacted
the H & R Block owner twice about the need for them to remove the sign on Esplanade
that has bats there. A brochure about the project was completed in October. We hope
the bats will move into the condo when they migrate here in April.
KidFest
The Main Street Board feels that the KidFest event does not fit what our mission is
trying to accomplish and would like to focus on an event to bring more economic
development to downtown/shoppers in stores, etc. However, since it is a great new
event for Cuero and has been a great success the past two years, we have met with the
Boys and Girls Club to see if they would like to partner and help them with the event
this year and they take it over the following year. They are really busy getting ready for
their gospel brunch event so they decided to wait to vote on taking on the event until
their next meeting on April 9th. So, due to the short time frame, I would assume that
maybe we not have KidFest this year and then hopefully they will decide to keep the
event next year.
Hanging Baskets
The Main Street Board feels that we have tried for two years to make this project a
success and although the 2nd year was much better that the project is still missing the
success mark. It’s a great partnership with the FFA students so we want to keep that
moving forward. This year, we are working with Texas A & M and their horticulture
experts/professors and they are guiding our committee on the types of plants, fertilizing
and water plans and we hope the third time is a success so we can add to the project for
all the historic light posts, as originally planned, for next year. We plan to plant the
baskets at the end of March, first week of April and hang them mid-April.
City of Cuero
revised Building permit fees: Implementation date: 06/08/15
CATEGORY:
FEE:
DESCRIPTION:
Annual Contractor Registration
$100.00
Post a Surety Bond in the amount of $5,000.00 or Proof of
General Liability Insurance no less than $300,000.00
(To expire every year on Dec. 31st)
§150.15 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
§150.32 AMOUNT AND CONDITIONS OF INSURANCE OR BOND
Failure to obtain a Permit
Double the amount of the permit fee or $150.00
administrative fee, whichever is greater, if work is started
but not complete.
Double the amount of the permit fee plus a $150.00
administrative fee if work is complete.
§150.25 BUILDING, PLUMBING, HVAC
AND ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEES.
See BUILDING PERMIT FEE
VALUATIONS for these permit items:
Manufactured Home placement permit;
Swimming pool permit;
Fence permit;
Sign permit;
Driveway and paving permit;
§150.25 BUILDING, PLUMBING, HVAC
AND ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEES.
Demolition Permit Application
$100.00
Building Move Application
$100.00
MEP Permit Application
$35.00, plus $10.00 per
$1,000.00 of valuation
Re-inspection
$25.00
Certificate of Occupancy
$50.00
Site Plan Review
$150.00
Building Plan Review:
One and two family dwelling
$25.00
Multi-family and non-residential
construction
$250.00
or 1/3 cost of permit fee,
whichever is greater
(one inspection per phase included in price of permit)
Plan Review Application includes remodels, additions,
swimming pools, fences, signs and driveway/paving plans
if plans are submitted for review.
All permit types shall be valid for one year after issuance. With a written request, an unexpired permit may be extended for periods of
ninety days. The Building Official shall collect fees for said extension based on the length of extension as follows:
90 Day Extension
$35.00
180 Day Extension
$60.00
§154.60 FILING FEES
$200.00 plus $1/lot
Preliminary Plat
Final Plat
$200.00 plus $1/lot
Public Notices
$50.00
(or actual cost if it exceeds $50
for notifications)
§154.61 ZONING CHANGE FEES
$200.00
Change of Zone
Conditional Use
$200.00
Public Notices
$50.00
for notifications)
§154.62 VARIANCE/APPEALS FEES
$200.00
Variance/Appeal
Public Notices
$50.00
for notifications)
City of Cuero
revised Building permit fees: Implementation date: 06/08/15
Office Use Only:
Revised 01/30/2015
Up to $500.00 = $15.00
|
$500.00 to $1000.00 = $25.00
Total Value of Work Equal to or Less Than $ 50,000
$50,000
First $ 1,000
Each additional
$ 1,000
Number over 1ST $1,000
$ 5.00
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TOTAL of 1,2 & 3
Plan Review Fee
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First $ 100,000
$ 3.00
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TOTAL of 1,2 & 3
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$ 1,670.00
TOTAL of 1,2 & 3
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EXAMPLE
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Total Value of Work Equal to (or) Less Than $ 500,000
$500,000
Each additional
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270.00
TOTAL of 1,2 & 3
Plan Review Fee
Each additional
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Total Value of Work Equal to (or) Less Than $ 100,000
$100,000
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TOTAL VALUATION OF WORK: $
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Round Up Number
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Staycation Schedule 2015
June 11th: Movie Night- The Boxtrolls
9:00 pm at Lakeview Knoll
June 18th: Cops and Kids Bike Ride
9:00 – 11:00 am at Basketball Pavilion
June 25th: Movie Night- The Amazing
Spiderman 2 – 9:00 pm at Lakeview Knoll
July 2nd: Cops and Kids Bike Ride
9:00 – 11:00 am at Basketball Pavilion
July 4th: Independence Day Celebration
Music by I69 - 6:00 pm, Fireworks - 9:00 pm
at Cuero Municipal Park
July 9th: Movie Night- Throw Back Thursday
Space Jam – 9:00 pm at Lakeview Knoll
July 16th: Free Paddleboat and Kayak Rides
10:00 am – 3:00 pm at Cuero Lake
July 23rd: Movie Night- Big Hero 6
July 30th: Arts & Crafts – 10:00 am at
Municipal Clubhouse (The Rock House)
August 6th: Movie Night- Planes Fire & Rescue
August 13th: Free Pool Day Noon – 4:00 pm
at Cuero Municipal Swimming Pool
August 20th: Movie Night- Annie (2014)
TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT
NON-URBAN OUTDOOR RECREATION PROGRAM
APPLICATION DUE: MARCH 31, 2015
GRANT AMOUNT:
UP TO $400,000
MATCH AMOUNT:
(50%) $400,000
SCORING BASED ON:
Master Parks Plan accepted by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
(TPWD). The City of Cuero’s Master Parks Plan is good thru June 2017.
In order to maximize points we will need to address priorities listed in
the Master Parks Plan.
PROPOSED PROJECTS:
Priority # from Approved Plan and Proposed Activity
#1 – Irrigation on Lakeview Knoll
#2 – Refurbish/Reinstall 2.5 miles of Walking Trail
#2 – Install Dog Park
#7 – Fairways & Greens Renovated
#8 – Rodeo Arena Refurbishment (Warm-Up Arena)
#9 – Install lighting where needed (Pier Lighting Upgrade to LED)
NOTE: The City of Cuero has been actively completing other prioritized
projects from your approved Parks Plan. They are as follows:
#1 – Handicapped accessible playgrounds
#1 – New playground surface (Municipal Park Playground)
#1 – Shade Structures at Needed Locations
#1 – New lighted CYFL Field (Daule Park)
#2 – Signate Along Walking Trail of Distance (in progress)
#5 – Covered Stands at Sport Facilities (in progress)
#6 – Lakefront Refurbishment (in progress)
PROPOSED BUDGET:
Budget will be presented to Council on 3/24/15.
ORDIANCE NO. 2015-___________
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUERO, TEXAS,
AMENDING THE CITY OF CUERO’S OFFICIAL COMPREHENSIVE ZONING MAP
UNDER TITLE XV, CHAPTER 158, OF THE CITY OF CUERO’S CODE OF
ORDINANCES, ENTITLED “ZONING” BY PROVIDING THAT REAL PROPERTY
BEING A PART OF THE JOSE A. VALDEZ Y GONZALES LEAGUE AND BEING AS
DEPICTED ON THAT ESTABLISHED MAP OF THE LOUIS BERGER SUBDIVISION
OF THE J.A.V.Y. GONZALES LEAGUE AS LOT NUMBERS ONE(1), TWO(2),
THREE(3), FOUR(4), FIVE(5), SIX(6) AND SEVEN(7), IN BLOCK NO. SIX(6) OF SAID
LOUIS BERGER SUBDIVISION AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 121, PAGE 163-164 OF
THE DEED RECORDS OF DEWITT COUNTY, TEXAS AND BEING MORE FULLY
DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND SITUATED IN THE CITY
OF CUERO, DEWITT COUNTY, TEXAS BE REZONED (CHANGED) FROM AGAGRICULTURE USE TO I-1 INDUSTRIAL USE, REPEALING ORDINANCES OR
PART OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND PRESCRIBING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHERAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Cuero, as duly formed and
organized has presented and submitted a final report on a proposed amendment to the City’s
Official Comprehensive Zoning Map as provided in the zoning ordinance to the City Council and
same was received by the said City Council pursuant to the following:
Request for the Re-Zoning of that real property described as a tract of land being Lots One(1),
Two(2), Three(3), Four(4), Five(5), Six(6) and Seven(7), in Block Six(6) of the LOUIS
BERGER SUB-DIVISION, which map of said subdivision is of record in Volume 121, Page 163
-164 of the Deed Records of DeWitt County, Texas and as more fully described in Exhibit “A”
attached hereto and incorporated herein at length for all purposes, in the City of Cuero, DeWitt
County, Texas to be rezoned (changed) from AG-Agriculture Use to I-1 Industrial Use as
recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The purpose of this proposal is to
amend the City’s Zoning Ordinance, Section 158.005 Zoning Provisions, Section (G) of
Ordinance No. 2005-27, and Official Zoning Map by changing the zoning district designation of
the herein described property being described as tract of land in the City of Cuero, DeWitt
County, Texas to be rezoned (changed) from AG-Agriculture Use to I-1 Industrial Use. This
request has been submitted to the City of Cuero Council for the zoning change currently
designated AG-1 Agriculture.
WHEREAS, a plat of the subject property to be rezoned from the AG-Agriculture designation
to I-1 Industrial designation is attached hereto as Exhibit “B” and incorporated herein by
reference at length for all purposed as if fully set forth herein; and
WHERAS, this amendment consist of changing the designation of the said property being a tract
of land situated in the City of Cuero, DeWitt County, Texas, to be rezoned (changed) from AGAgriculture Use to I-1 Industrial Use as depicted in Exhibit “A”; and
WHERAS, all notices for public hearings have been provided for and public hearings held by
the City Council according to law; and
WHERAS, all legal prerequisites and conditions for this rezoning designation have been
provided for according to law.
NOW THEREFOR, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CUERO, TEXAS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION ONE, That the City Council of the City of Cuero, Texas based upon the
recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Cuero, does hereby and
in all things amend the City’s Official Comprehensive Zoning Map under Title XV, Chapter 158,
entitled “Zoning” as provided and allowed pursuant to the provision of the City of Cuero Zoning
Ordinance, including but not limited to Section 158.005 (G) and Section 158.08 as follows:
The Official Comprehensive Zoning Map of the City of Cuero with its amendments as
previously adopted by the City Council is herenow amended as follows: The property being
Lots One(1), Two(2), Three(3), Four(4), Five(5), Six(6) and Seven(7), in Block Six(6) of the
LOUIS BERGER SUB-DIVISION, which map of said subdivision is of record in Volume 121,
Page 163-164 of the Deed Records of DeWitt County, Texas and as further depicted in Exhibit
“A”, be rezoned (changed) from AG-Agriculture Use to I-1 Industrial Use.
SECTION TWO: All ordinances or parts of ordinances not consistent or conflicting with, the
provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed; provided that such repeal shall be only to the
extent of such inconsistency, and in all other respects, this ordinance shall be cumulative of other
ordinances regulating and governing the subject matter covered in this ordinance. Any cause of
action accruing prior to the passage of this ordinance shall continue as if this ordinance was not
passed or any other ordinance had not been repealed.
SECTION THREE: That it is hereby declared that the sections, articles, subsections,
paragraphs, sentences, clauses, and phrases of this ordinance are severable and if any phrase,
clause, sentence, paragraph, subsection, article, or section of this ordinance shall be declared
void, ineffective, or unconstitutional by a valid judgment or final decree of a court of competent
jurisdiction, such voidness, ineffectiveness, or unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the
remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs, subsections, articles, or sections of this
ordinance since the same would have been enacted by the City Council without the incorporation
herein of any such void, ineffective, or unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph,
subsection, article, or section.
SECTION FOUR: The City Secretary of the City is hereby directed to engross and enroll this
ordinance by copying the caption, penalty clause (if any), publication clause and effective date
clause in the minutes of the City Council and filing the ordinance in the ordinance records of the
City.
SECTION FIVE: The City Secretary is hereby directed to post or publish in the official
newspaper of the City, the caption, penalty clause (if any), publication clause and effective date
clause of this ordinance in one issue of the official newspaper of the City, provided that the
official newspaper is a weekly paper, as authorized by Section 52.013 of the Texas Local
Government Code.
SECTION SIX: This ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its passage after
the required two (2) readings and the publications of the caption as the law in such cases
provides.
UPON MOTION OF COUNCILMAN __________________, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMAN __________________, THAT THE ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED ON
FIRST READING THIS 24TH DAY OF MARCH 2015. AYES: NAYES:
MOTION
CARRIED.
UPON MOTION OF COUNCILMAN ________________, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMAN _______________, THAT THE ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED ON
SECOND READING THIS 26TH DAY OF MARCH 2015. AYES: NAYES: MOTION
CARRIED.
________________________
SARA POST MEYER
MAYOR
ATTEST:
______________________________
JENNIFER ZUFELT
CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO LEGALITY:
______________________________
JAMES K. CRAIN, III
CITY ATTORNEY
ORDINANCE NO. 2015AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUERO, TEXAS,
APPROVING A RE-PLAT OF THE LOUIS BERGER SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN
THE CITY OF CUERO, COUNTY OF DEWITT, STATE OF TEXAS, WITH SAID
LOUIS BERGER SUBDIVISION AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 121, PAGE 163-164 OF
THE DEED RECORDS OF DEWITT COUNTY, TEXAS, REPEALING ORDINANCES
OR PART OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PRESCRIBING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of §212.014 of the Local Government Code, a re-plat of
the LOUIS BERGER SUBDIVISION in the City of Cuero, DeWitt County, Texas was
submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission by Richard Matthew Bosart and Lorraine
Bosart Laut as the sole property owners of the said subdivision to be replatted; and
WHEREAS, the Re-Plat is signed and acknowledged by Richard Matthew Bosart and Lorraine
Bosart Laut as the sole and only owners of the property to be re-platted; and
WHEREAS, the said re-plat has also been filed with the City Council of the City of Cuero for
approval; and
WHEREAS, the replat consists of amending a part of the existing plat of LOUIS BERGER
SUBDIVISION recorded in Volume 121, Page 163-164 of the Deed records of DeWitt County,
Texas; and
WHEREAS, the said replat has been filed with the City of Cuero for approval and is in the
form as depicted in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein at length for all
purposes as if fully set forth herein; and
WHEREAS, all notices for public hearings have been provided for and public hearings held by
the City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission according to law.
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has approved said replat and recommends
that this City Council approve same; and
WHEREAS, this City Council finds that the replat has been signed and acknowledged by the
sole owners of the property replatted, that being the Richard Matthew Bosart and Lorraine Bosart
Laut; and
WHEREAS, this City Council finds that the replat does not attempt to amend or remove any
covenants or restrictions; and
WHEREAS, a true and correct copy of the plat submitted for approval is attached hereto and
incorporated herein at length for all purposes as if fully set forth herein as Exhibit “A”; and
WHEREAS, this City Council does herenow APPROVE the re-plat attached hereto as filed and
submitted, and direct the Mayor of the City of Cuero to endorse the plat with a certificate
indicating approval, with same being attested to by the City Secretary.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CUERO, TEXAS:
SECTION ONE. That the City Council of the City of Cuero, Texas does hereby APPROVE the
replat of the LOUIS BERGER SUBDIVISION submitted by RICHARD MATTHEW BOSART
and LORRAINE BOSART LAUT, as provided and allowed pursuant to the provisions of Local
Government Code §212.014 in the form as depicted and attached hereto as Exhibit A.
SECTION TWO. That the City Council of the City of Cuero directs the Mayor of the City of
Cuero to endorse the re-plat with a certificate indicating this Council’s approval of same, and
being attested to by the City Secretary.
SECTION THREE: All ordinances or parts of ordinances not consistent or conflicting with, the
provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed; provided that such repeal shall be only to the
extent of such inconsistency, and in all other respects, this ordinance shall be cumulative of other
ordinances regulating and governing the subject matter covered in this ordinance. Any cause of
action accruing prior to the passage of this ordinance shall continue as if this ordinance was not
passed or any other ordinance had not been repealed.
SECTION FOUR: That it is hereby declared that the sections, articles, subsections, paragraphs,
sentences, clauses, and phrases of this ordinance are severable and if any phrase, clause,
sentence, paragraph, subsection, article, or section of this ordinance shall be declared void,
ineffective, or unconstitutional by a valid judgment or final decree of a court of competent
jurisdiction, such voidness, ineffectiveness, or unconstitutionality shall not effect any of the
remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs, subsections, articles, or sections of this
ordinance since the same would have been enacted by the City Council without the incorporation
herein of any such void, ineffective, or unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph,
subsection, article, or section.
SECTION FIVE: This ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its passage after
the required two (2) readings and the publications of the caption as the law in such cases
provides.
UPON MOTION OF COUNCILMEMBER ______________, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER ____________, THAT THE ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED ON
FIRST READING. AYES: NAYES: MOTION CARRIED THIS 24th DAY OF
MARCH 2015.
UPON MOTION OF COUNCILMEMBER ______________, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER _____________, THAT THE ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED ON
SECOND READING. AYES: _ NAYES: __ MOTION CARRIED THIS 26TH DAY OF
MARCH 2015.
______________________________
SARA POST MEYER
MAYOR
ATTEST:
______________________________
JENNIFER ZUFELT
CITY SECRETARY
______________________________
JAMES K. CRAIN, III
CITY ATTORNEY
ORDINANCE NO. 2015 - 06
AMENDING TITLE III, CHAPTER 32, OF THE CITY OF CUERO CODE OF
ORDINANCES AMENDING PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD BY ADDING
SECTION 32.09; PUBLIC HEARINGS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS
OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Cuero has adopted Codes establishing land use
regulations;
WHEREAS, these Codes provide for public hearings on certain matters;
WHEREAS, this Council finds that the mandatory attendance is necessary for the benefit of
citizens and applicants alike;
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Cuero in order to compel attendance and testimony
does herenow provide that at public hearings concerning land use matters same shall be attended
by the property owner/applicant or person or persons delegated by said property owner/applicant
in order to provide testimony relevant to the case at hand;
WHEREAS, the failure to attend such hearings may result in the matter being tabled until the
next regularly scheduled meeting or removed from the agenda until further notice; and
WHEREAS, any additional costs involved in order to republish and/or provide written notice to
other property owners will be the responsibility of the owner/applicant requesting said public
hearing.
NOW THEREFORE, BE ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CUERO, TEXAS;
SECTION ONE: That Title III, Chapter 32 is hereby amended in the said City of Cuero Code
of Ordinances to add Section 32.09 and shall read as follows:
§32.09 Public hearings concerning land use matters shall be attended by the property
owner/applicant or person or persons delegated by said property owner/applicant in
order to provide testimony relevant to the case at hand. Failure to attend hearing may
result in the matter being tabled until the next regularly scheduled meeting or removed
from the agenda until further notice. Any additional costs involved in order to republish
and/or provide written notice to other property owners will be the responsibility of the
owner/applicant requesting said public hearing.
SECTION TWO. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be and the same are
hereby REPEALED.
SECTION THREE. If any provision of this ordinance, or the application thereof to any person
or circumstances, shall be held invalid or unconstitutional by a Court of competent jurisdiction,
such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions, or application thereof, of this ordinance
which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the
provisions of this ordinance are declared to be severable.
SECTION FOUR. Such amendment is immediately necessary in order to establish safeguards
for public safety, health and general welfare to the citizens of the City of Cuero by regulating
the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, removal, repair, demolition, conversion,
occupancy, uses, height, area and maintenance of all buildings and structures in the City of
Cuero and is a public benefit to the Citizens of Cuero, and such fact constitutes an emergency for
the preservation of public business, health, and safety, thereby demanding that the rule which
requires an ordinance be read at more than one meeting of the City Council be and the same is
hereby suspended and this ordinance shall take effect immediately upon and after its passage.
UPON
MOTION
OF
COUNCILMEMBER
_____________,
SECONDED
BY
COUNCILMEMBER ________________, THAT THE ORDINANCE BE PASSED ON
EMERGENCY READING THE 24TH DAY OF MARCH 2015. AYES: _____
NAYES: _____
MOTION CARRIED.
ATTEST:
__________________________________
JENNIFER ZUFELT
CITY SECRETARY
__________________________________
JAMES K. CRAIN, III
CITY ATTORNEY
____________________________________
SARA POST MEYER
MAYOR
ORDINANCE NO. 2015 - 07
AMENDING TITLE III, CHAPTER 150, ENTITLED BUILDING REGULATIONS OF
THE CITY OF CUERO’S CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADDING SECTION 150.03 TO
THE GENERAL PROVISIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Cuero has adopted Building Codes regulating,
among other things, the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, removal, repair,
demolition, conversion, occupancy, use, height, area and maintenance of all buildings and
structures located within the City of Cuero;
WHEREAS, these Building Codes provide for the creation of an appeals board;
WHEREAS, this City Council finds that the creation of such an appeals board is necessary for
citizens and applicants alike;
WHEREAS, this ordinance shall provide for an appeals board in order to hear and decide
appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official or his/her
representative relative to the application and interpretation of all the adopted construction codes;
CUERO, TEXAS;
SECTION ONE: That Title XV, Chapter 150 of the City of Cuero’s Code of ordinances is
hereby amended to add Section 150.03 and shall read as follows:
§150.03 APPEALS. The Zoning Board Of Adjustments created by the Council of the City
of Cuero shall hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by
the building official or his representative relative to the application and interpretations of
all the adopted building and construction codes.
SECTION TWO. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be and the same are
hereby REPEALED.
SECTION THREE. If any provision of this ordinance, or the application thereof to any person
or circumstances, shall be held invalid or unconstitutional by a Court of competent jurisdiction,
such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions, or application thereof, of this ordinance
which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the
provisions of this ordinance are declared to be severable.
SECTION FOUR. Such amendment is immediately necessary in order to establish safeguards
for public safety, health and general welfare to the citizens of the City of Cuero by regulating
the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, removal, repair, demolition, conversion,
occupancy, uses, height, area and maintenance of all buildings and structures in the City of
Cuero and is a public benefit to the Citizens of Cuero, and such fact constitutes an emergency for
the preservation of public business, health, and safety, thereby demanding that the rule which
requires an ordinance be read at more than one meeting of the City Council be and the same is
hereby suspended and this ordinance shall take effect immediately upon and after its passage.
UPON
MOTION
OF
COUNCILMEMBER
_____________,
SECONDED
BY
EMERGENCY READING THE 24th DAY OF MARCH 2015. AYES: _____
NAYES: _____
MOTION CARRIED.
ATTEST:
__________________________________
JENNIFER ZUFELT
CITY SECRETARY
__________________________________
JAMES K. CRAIN, III
CITY ATTORNEY
____________________________________
SARA POST MEYER
MAYOR
ORDINANCE NO. 2015- 08
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUERO, TEXAS
CANCELING THE CITY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON MAY 9, 2015 IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE TEXAS ELECTION CODE; DECLARING THE
UNOPPOSED CANDIDATES FOR COUNCILMEMBER DISTRICT NO. 1,
COUNCILMEMBER DISTRICT NO. 4 AND THE TWO COUNCILMEMBER
DISTRICTS AT LARGE ELECTED TO OFFICE; PROVIDNG FOR SEVERABILITY;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS, the general city election was called by the City Council for the City of Cuero for
May 9, 2015, for the purpose of electing according to law, Councilmember, District No. 1,
Councilmember District No. 4 and two Councilmembers at Large to office on the city council;
and
WHEREAS, the time for filing for an application for a place on the ballot has expired and the
time for a write-in to declare candidacy has also expired; and
WHEREAS, the City Secretary, who is responsible for having the official election ballots
prepared, has certified in writing to the City Council that there is no proposition on the ballot to
be submitted to the voters; that the candidates for Councilmember, District No. 1,
Councilmember District No. 4 and the two Councilmembers at Large are UNOPPOSED for
office; and that no person has made a declaration of write-in candidacy; and
WHEREAS, under these circumstances, Subchapter C, Chapter 2, Election Code, authorizes the
City Council to cancel the election and declare the candidates elected to their respective office;
and
WHEREAS, a copy of this ordinance will be posted on Election Day at each polling place that
would have been used in the election.
CUERO, TEXAS:
Section 1.That the following candidates, who are unopposed in the May 9, 2015 general city
election, are declared elected to office and shall be issued certificates of election following the
time the election would have been canvassed:
That JOHN FUQUA be and he is hereby declared the duly elected Councilmember,
District No. 1.
That ROY L. JOHNSON be and he is hereby declared the duly elected Councilmember,
District No. 4.
That BILL MATTHYS and W. T. “TONY” ALLEN be and they are hereby declared duly
elected Councilmembers-at-Large.
Section 2. The May 9, 2015 general city election is canceled, and the city secretary is directed to
cause a copy of this ordinance to be posted on election day at each polling place that would have
been used in the election.
Section 3. It is declared to be the intent of the city council that the phrases, clauses, sentences,
paragraphs, and sections of this paragraph, or section of this ordinance is declared invalid by the
judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction, the validity shall not affect any of the
remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs, or sections of this ordinance since the city
council would have enacted them without the invalid portion.
Section 4. In order that this election be cancelled in a timely matter and that these candidates be
elected as provided by law, this Ordinance is adopted immediately. Such facts constitute an emergency
for the preservation of the public health, safety, and business demanding that the Rule which requires
ordinances to be read at more than one meeting of the City Council be and the same is hereby
suspended and this Ordinances shall take effect immediately upon and after its passage on first reading.
UPON
MOTION
OF
COUNCILMEMBER
_____________,
SECONDED
BY
EMERGENCY READING THE 24TH DAY OF MARCH 2015. AYES: _____
NAYES: _____
MOTION CARRIED.
ATTEST:
__________________________________
JENNIFER ZUFELT
CITY SECRETARY
__________________________________
JAMES K. CRAIN, III
CITY ATTORNEY
____________________________________
SARA POST MEYER
MAYOR
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUERO, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TASK ORDER
NUMBER 41 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CUERO AND VICTORIA
ENGINEERING, INC. DBA, URBAN ENGINEERING FOR PROFESSIONAL
ENGINEERING SERVICE RELATING TO DESIGN PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND
BID DOCUMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE INSTALLATION OF WATER AND
SANITARY SEWER UTILITY EXTENSIONS ALONG U.S. HWY 183 SOUTH AND
OLD CLINTON ROAD. PLANS INCLUDE DESIGN OF SANITARY SEWER LIFT
STATION PUMPS STRUCTURE.
WHEREAS, the City of Cuero (“City”) desires to obtain professional engineering services for
various projects within the City;
WHEREAS, the City has acted in accordance with the requirements of section 2251.001 et.
Seq., of the Texas Government Code, cited as the Professional Services Procurement Act, in
selection the engineering firm of Victoria Engineering, Inc., DBA Urban Engineering.
WHEREAS, Engineering Services are vital and essential for the operation of the City and the
various projects needed for the City to operate efficiently.
WHEREAS, the governing body of the City previously approved a Master Agreement, Task
Order Edition which is hereby referred and incorporated herein and made a part of this
agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CUERO, THAT:
The governing body of the City of Cuero does herby approve Victoria Engineering, Inc., dba
Urban Engineering as and Engineering firm to provide professional engineering services to the
City.
That the governing body of the City of Cuero does hereby approve the task order agreement
attached hereto as Exhibit A, with attachments as agreed with Urban Engineering.
The Mayor is authorized to execute the said agreements on behalf of the CITY with the City
Secretary attesting to same.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 24TH DAY OF MARCH, 2015
_______________________________
SARA POST MEYER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
___________________________
JENNIFER ZUFELT, CITY SECRETARY
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUERO, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TASK ORDER
NUMBER 42 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CUERO AND VICTORIA
ENGINEERING, INC. DBA, URBAN ENGINEERING FOR PROFESSIONAL
ENGINEERING SERVICE ASSOCIATED WITH THE 2015 TEXAS PARKS AND
WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANT PROGRAM
APPLICATION. WHEREAS, the City of Cuero (“City”) desires to obtain professional
engineering services for various projects within the City;
WHEREAS, the City has acted in accordance with the requirements of section 2251.001 et.
Seq., of the Texas Government Code, cited as the Professional Services Procurement Act, in
selection the engineering firm of Victoria Engineering, Inc., DBA Urban Engineering.
WHEREAS, Engineering Services are vital and essential for the operation of the City and the
various projects needed for the City to operate efficiently.
WHEREAS, the governing body of the City previously approved a Master Agreement, Task
Order Edition which is hereby referred and incorporated herein and made a part of this
agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CUERO, THAT:
The governing body of the City of Cuero does herby approve Victoria Engineering, Inc., dba
Urban Engineering as and Engineering firm to provide professional engineering services to the
City.
That the governing body of the City of Cuero does hereby approve the task order agreement
attached hereto as Exhibit A, with attachments as agreed with Urban Engineering.
The Mayor is authorized to execute the said agreements on behalf of the CITY with the City
Secretary attesting to same.
_______________________________
ATTEST:
___________________________
TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT
NON-URBAN OUTDOOR RECREATION PROGRAM
APPLICATION DUE: MARCH 31, 2015
GRANT AMOUNT:
UP TO $400,000
MATCH AMOUNT:
(50%) $400,000
SCORING BASED ON:
Master Parks Plan accepted by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
(TPWD). The City of Cuero’s Master Parks Plan is good thru June 2017.
In order to maximize points we will need to address priorities listed in
the Master Parks Plan.
PROPOSED PROJECTS:
Priority # from Approved Plan and Proposed Activity
#1 – Irrigation on Lakeview Knoll
#2 – Refurbish/Reinstall 2.5 miles of Walking Trail
#2 – Install Dog Park
#7 – Fairways & Greens Renovated
#8 – Rodeo Arena Refurbishment (Warm-Up Arena)
#9 – Install lighting where needed (Pier Lighting Upgrade to LED)
NOTE: The City of Cuero has been actively completing other prioritized
projects from your approved Parks Plan. They are as follows:
#1 – Handicapped accessible playgrounds
#1 – New playground surface (Municipal Park Playground)
#1 – Shade Structures at Needed Locations
#1 – New lighted CYFL Field (Daule Park)
#2 – Signate Along Walking Trail of Distance (in progress)
#5 – Covered Stands at Sport Facilities (in progress)
#6 – Lakefront Refurbishment (in progress)
PROPOSED BUDGET:
Budget will be presented to Council on 3/24/15.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUERO, TEXAS AUTHORIZING
AND APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TASK ORDER NUMBER 43 AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CUERO AND VICTORIA ENGINEERING, INC. DBA, URBAN
ENGINEERING FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICE ASSOCIATED WITH THE
ANNEXATION UTILITY EXTENSION WHICH INCLUDES DESIGN PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS
AND BID DOCUEMTNS ANS CONSTRUCTION OF A SANITARY SEWER LIFT STATION.
WHEREAS, the City of Cuero (“City”) desires to obtain professional engineering services for various projects
within the City;
WHEREAS, the City has acted in accordance with the requirements of section 2251.001 et. Seq., of the Texas
Government Code, cited as the Professional Services Procurement Act, in selection the engineering firm of
Victoria Engineering, Inc., DBA Urban Engineering.
WHEREAS, Engineering Services are vital and essential for the operation of the City and the various projects
needed for the City to operate efficiently.
WHEREAS, the governing body of the City previously approved a Master Agreement, Task Order Edition
which is hereby referred and incorporated herein and made a part of this agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUERO, THAT:
The governing body of the City of Cuero does herby approve Victoria Engineering, Inc., dba Urban
Engineering as and Engineering firm to provide professional engineering services to the City.
That the governing body of the City of Cuero does hereby approve the task order agreement attached hereto as
Exhibit A, with attachments as agreed with Urban Engineering.
The Mayor is authorized to execute the said agreements on behalf of the CITY with the City Secretary attesting
to same.
_______________________________
ATTEST:
___________________________
AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF CUERO
AND
LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES, LLC
FOR UTILITY POLE MANAGEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES
WHEREAS, the City of Cuero (“City”) desires to provide regulation and oversight of the use of
its Utility poles for services being provided to the citizens of the City;
WHEREAS, Local Government Services, LLC (“LGS”) has available an Utility pole
management advisory service; and,
WHEREAS, the City has a need for such Utility pole management advisory service.
THEREFORE, THE CITY AND LGS AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Service options provided to the City of Cuero________
LGS agrees to provide, directly or through its agents or subcontractors, the following service
options chosen by the City, which are to be known as the LGS Utility Pole Management
Advisory Service (a separate fee applies to each option, and such fee is for the one-time
provision of such service option):
a) __x___ Pole Attachment Count: Inventory all poles and identify attachments on City and
foreign owned poles. This information will be indicated on a map providing the approximate
pole location using the City’s approved marking system. All information captured in the field
will be stored in an electronic database or spreadsheet. The total attachment count information
will be summarized by joint use company. Cost: $1.60 per pole visited plus out of pocket
expenses.
In the event that the City at a later date desires to obtain additional or repeat services offered
pursuant to this Section 1, the parties to the agreement may execute an addendum or addenda to this
agreement for the City to obtain such services
Section 2. Effective Date, Payment and Termination.
a) This agreement shall become effective upon the signature by the parties.
b) The total obligation of the City under this agreement, for the service option chosen under Section
1 (a) of this Agreement shall be $1.60 per pole visited plus out of pocket expenses incurred by
LGS, its agents, employees or subcontractors arising out of this Agreement. Out of pocket
expenses shall include, but are not limited to postage, transportation, meals and lodging. LGS
shall provide to the City documentation sufficient to substantiate any out of pocket costs.
c) The City shall pay LGS for the service option listed in Section 1(a) upon completion of the pole
count and report issued to the City.
d) Either party may terminate this agreement at any time upon thirty (30) days written notice to the
other party. LGS shall be entitled to payment for services rendered to the city, including
compensation due for additional services reasonably substantiated by LGS as of the effective
date of termination. Section 3. Hold Harmless and Indemnification.
Each party shall bear the responsibility for liability for negligence, errors or omissions of its own
officers, agents, employees or subcontractors in carrying out this agreement.
Section 4. Amendments.
This contract may be amended by future written agreements executed on behalf of the City and LGS.
Section 5. Law Applicable.
This agreement shall be construed under the laws of the State of Texas.
EXECUTED ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CUERO THIS ____ DAY OF______, 20__.
ATTEST:
City Manager: ________________
City of Cuero
By_________________
GOVERNMENT SERVICES, LLC
EXECUTED ON BEHALF OF LOCAL
(SEAL)
By______________________
Member
Resolution 2015-13 Utility Pole Management Agreement
Page 2
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CUERO THROUGH THE CITY COUNCIL TO
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER OF SAID CITY TO EXECUTE A UTILITY POLE
MANAGEMENT ADVISORY SERVICE AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the City of Cuero desires to regulate and oversee the use of its Utility poles;
WHEREAS, Local Government Services, LLC has available a Utility pole management
advisory service to assist the City in such regulation;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Manager of the City of Cuero is
hereby authorized to execute an Utility pole management advisory service agreement on behalf of
the City in substantially the same form as Appendix A which is attached to and made a part of this
resolution.
RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Cuero this 24TH day of
MARCH, 2015.
____________________________________
Sara Post Meyer, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Jennifer Zufelt, City Secretary
Resolution 2015-13 Utility Pole Management Agreement
Page 3
ANNEXATION PLAN
FOR THE CITY OF CUERO, TEXAS
Whereas, Section 43.052 of the Texas Local Government Code requires that each
city adopt an annexation plan to include territory the city plans to annex three years from
the date the territory is placed in the plan;
Whereas, Section 43.052(h) of the Local Government Code provides several
exceptions that authorize cities to annex territory without placing the territory in an
annexation plan;
Whereas, annexations contemplated by the City of Cuero, Texas, come within one
or more of these exceptions;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CUERO:
That the City Council has reviewed the future expansion needs of the City and has
determined that, at this time, annexations are contemplated but the City does not intend to
annex any territory that is required to be in an annexation plan in order to be annexed.
The City Council reserves the right to amend the annexation plan in the future to add
territory for annexation.
This annexation plan is approved this ____ day of March, 2015.
_____________________________________
ATTEST:
_______________________________
2015 PLAYFUL CITY USA APPLICATION
Due: March 27, 2015
Playful City USA is a national recognition program sponsored by the Humana Foundation, honoring
cities and towns that champion efforts to make play a priority through establishing policy initiatives,
infrastructure investments and innovative programming. The program strives to recognize communities
that demonstrate a commitment to ensuring all kids get the balance of active play they need to thrive.
Selection Criteria:
 Demonstrate significant collaboration among nonprofit partners, foundations, municipal agencies,
the business community and local civic groups.
 Exhibit Mayoral or local governmental leadership on the cause of play.
 Express the ability and commitment to use data to address inequality through infrastructure
investment, policy change and programming as demonstrated in our action plans.
Benefits of Playful City USA Designation:
 Two Playful City USA highway road signs;
 Personalized marketing activation kit that includes press releases and marketing materials to
support national recognition and increase awareness;
 Webinars to share and learn best practices from across the network and country;
 Exclusive access to Policy Map, an online tool that enables cities to leverage up-to-date city data
that can be used in combination with KaBOOM! Playspace mapping data;
 Opportunity to apply for grants and playground building opportunities offered by KaBOOM! that
support targeted policies, programs, and infrastructure for our city or town;
 Increased stature and competitive advantage for state and national grant opportunities;
 Opportunity to attend 2015 Playful City USA Leaders’ Summit.
Following are a few of the items included in the application.
Vision Statement and Goals (Departmental - Parks)
1.
What is your community’s stated vision, mission, and goals? (Here you may include departmental
or organizational vision, mission, and goals).
VISION
“To provide an enjoyable, accessible, safe and diverse park system that promotes a strong sense of
community through shared spaces and experiences and is treasured by the people it serves.”
MISSION
The mission of the City of Cuero Parks Department is to provide high quality, diverse and
accessible programs, services and facilities that enhance the quality of life for all ages, cultures and
abilities.
GOALS
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To systematically and efficiently provide for the park and recreation needs of all Cuero
residents by use of both public and private resources.
Objectives
a) The efficient delivery of park and recreational opportunities to current and future
residents is to be encouraged. Using private organizations, City departments and
staff, and the various committees of the City, the residents’ needs and possible
changing demands for services shall be evaluated and updated periodically.
b) Encourage an efficient working relationship with the community organizations,
school districts, the County and surrounding communities for the benefit of the
recreational needs of all agencies.
c) Encourage volunteerism. In recognition that City resources both human and financial
are limited, it shall be policy to seek volunteers to assist with the creation of and
provision for parks and recreation.
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Sponsor and support comprehensive programs of recreation and park activities with the
opportunity for a variety of experiences adjusted to meet the physical and psychological
needs of all Cuero residents.
Objectives
a) To identify the demand for and types of programs needed ensuring a wide variety of
opportunities for people of all ages, abilities and interests.
b) To interact with those private and public organizations to facilitate services and
eliminate wasteful duplication.
c) To enhance the public knowledge and appreciation for the natural beauty of open
space and the environmental and historical significance of one’s surroundings.
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To provide facilities for both passive and active recreation to meet the needs of all
Cuero residents.
Objectives
a) The Cuero park system includes a community park and neighborhood parks that
service the recreational needs of the community. It is the intent of the Parks and
Recreation Department to continue to enhance this concept and develop additional
parks if needed.
b) To identify the public’s wants and needs for both active and passive recreation.
c) To take inventory of current facilities and evaluate the adequacy of such. In the
event additional facilities are necessary, the City shall maximize use of existing
public and private lands and buildings.
d) To make all facilities available to all residents of the City.
e) To make facilities accessible to the handicapped.
f) To provide areas for both organized and spontaneous play.
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To create open space as a balance to man-made development. To preserve and protect
areas of important environmental consideration and to incorporate such areas into the
park and recreation system.
Objectives
a) To identify key areas of environmental/ecological importance such as wetlands,
flood plains, watercourses, steep slopes, and areas of natural scenic beauty.
Furthermore, to protect such areas and incorporate the same into the park and
recreation system as open space.
b) To reclaim areas of environmental/ecological deterioration using available
resources from the public and private sectors.
c) To protect historical sites by the inclusion of them into an open space park system.
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To maintain safe and reliable facilities in an efficient and most effective manner.
Objectives
a) It is the intent of the City to provide for a system of safety inspections and
maintenance of all equipment and facilities. Such inspections and maintenance will
be provided on a frequent regular basis.
b) It is the intent of the City to provide the maximum level of safety and security at all
parks within the system.
Partnering for Change
1.
What private, public, or non-profit agencies assist in providing funding or in-kind contributions
for play related initiatives in your community? Please describe the nature of their support.
With the booming oil industry in our area, there have been a number of private industries that
have contributed to and will continue to contribute to local projects, organizations, etc. The City
has been most fortunate to be the benefactor of funding from several local organizations who
have been interested in providing their support to our park renovation projects. Those entities
include:
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2.
Lower Colorado River Authority (grant funds)
Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (grant funds)
GameTime (equipment donation)
What coalitions or organizations exist in your community that address play-related needs?
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Boys and Girls Club of DeWitt County
Soccer Association
Little League Association
City sponsored “Staycation”
Cuero Independent School District Summer Track Program
Turkeyfest Association – 5K Run
DeWitt County Wildflower Association – 5K Run
Kayak Racing Organization (note: there are three statewide paddling trails within the
city limits of Cuero that are used by the Texas Water Safari)
Cuero High School Anchor Club – Wildflower Bike Ride
Cuero Pilot Club – Helmet give-aways
Competitive Advantage
1.
How has play provided your community with a competitive advantage to attract or retain
residents or business? How will your future plans for increasing the playability of your
community work to increase this advantage?
Home of the Fightin’ Cuero Gobblers, Ruby Begonia, and known as one of the “Coolest Small
Towns in America”, Cuero residents are one proud family. Rarely do you see a community come
together like ours when it comes to Friday night football, the local soccer league, Ruby Begonia’s
Turkey Race or even with the volunteers that help with the Turkeyfest Fishing Tournament for
the underprivileged children.
Increasing the playability throughout the community parks and at various other locations will
only enhance the advantages we have in Cuero for our youth to participate in outdoor activities.
A health body, equals a health mind, equals healthy competition.
Play Everywhere
Designing a playable community means going beyond the playground to create kid friendly spaces and
offer play opportunities everywhere, including in unexpected places (e.g. bus stops, Laundromats, grocery
stores, etc.).
1.
How is your community incorporating the concept of play everywhere using policies, programs,
or infrastructure? Where does play extend beyond the playground in your community?
The City of Cuero made use of surplus and/or unclaimed bicycles from the Police Department,
had them repaired and painted. There are approximately twenty (20) bikes of various sizes that
will be distributed at the three local parks within the city (Cuero Municipal Park, Daule Park and
Alexander Park) that will be available for use by local citizens. The bikes can be checked out and
ridden in the park or from park to park. They can then be dropped off at any of the park facilities.
The program is set for implementation in May 2015. The only remaining items to be completed
for this program are installation of two bike racks at Daule Park and at Alexander Park and the
installation of signage with directions for the public.
A public service announcement will be run in the local newspaper along with the City’s local TV
network announcing the program as well as information sent out through the local schools. The
City’s Parks Department will provide maintenance and upkeep on the bicycles. If the program is
successful, the City hopes to expand by adding more bicycles and bike racks at the public library,
local food stores and other locations throughout the city.
Equity
1.
What is your community doing, or planning to do, using policies, programs, or infrastructure, to
ensure that play is available to all kids, especially those from underserved and vulnerable
populations (e.g. kids living in poverty)?
The City of Cuero will be initiating a Bike Loan program beginning in May 2012 that allows all
residents in the city to pick up a bicycle at any of the three (3) parks and use it though out the
park or ride it to another park for exercise. The bicycle can then be dropped off at any of the
three parks. The City plans to expand the program to include the public library, local grocery
store and other prime locations throughout the city.
Two of the three city parks (Daule and Alexander) are currently located in the low to moderate
income neighborhoods of the city. Daule and Alexander parks are accessible twenty-four hours a
day and the Cuero Municipal Park is accessible about seventeen (17) hours a day to all residents.
Daule and Alexander parks are especially convenient for the children who live in what is
classified as underserved and vulnerable population neighborhoods. Both parks have been
renovated in the past three years with plans to add walking trails to both parks in 2016.
There are several groups that sponsor fishing days and play days for underprivileged and
handicapped youth in the area. These events are held on an annual basis and normally are held at
the Cuero Municipal Park Lake.
Community Blurb
1.
In 2-3 sentences, please state what makes your community a Playful City USA. If selected, this
description may be used in a press release or other media materials.
As one of the ‘Coolest Small Towns in America’, Cuero has a community of citizens who are
quite proud of our city. With our ‘Staycation’ initiative, the city works with other entities to hold
events for local families to enjoy in our town. Our parks department has worked tirelessly to
accomplish their goals set forth in their ‘Master Plan’, which includes updated park facilities,
playscapes, trails, a dog park, archery range, and much more.
PROCLAMATION
AN ORDER TO PROCLAIM, MARCH 27, 2015 “PLAY DAY” IN THE CITY OF CUERO, TEXAS.
WHEREAS, play is a crucial factor in the overall well-being of children; and
WHEREAS, playspaces and playgrounds within walking distances of children’s homes are missing
from many communities and neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, unstructured, unplanned, spontaneous, and self-motivated play is on the decline; and
WHEREAS, fewer children spend time outside at park and playgrounds; and
WHEREAS, recess is being shortened or removed from school curriculums; and
WHEREAS, children who play are healthier and suffer less obesity and obesity-related health
problems such as diabetes and heart disease; and
WHEREAS, children who play do better in school and develop cognitive skills that are linked to
learning and academic performance; and
WHEREAS, children who play learn the social skills that help them become happy and welladjusted adults; and
WHEREAS, parents, schools, child care centers, nonprofit organizations, businesses, churches,
and all interested parties wish to raise this community’s children to become health, happy, and
successful adults.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, SARA POST MEYER, Mayor of the City of Cuero, Texas, do hereby proclaim,
March 27, 2015, as: PLAY DAY in the City of Cuero, Texas, as I urge all citizens to celebrate Play Day and
support efforts to build and maintain playspaces and playgrounds in their communities and
neighborhoods.
FURTHER, I urge all citizens to continue to support and maintain playspaces and playgrounds for
the well-being of this and future generations.
DATED this 24th day of March, 2015.
_______________________________
Sara Post Meyer
Mayor
CITY OF CUERO
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 24, 2015
Members Present: Mayor Sara Post Meyer, Mayor Pro Tem Bill Matthys, Councilmembers Tony Allen, Terry
Glover and John Fuqua.
Members Absent: Councilmembers Roy Johnson and Brad Hedrick.
Staff Present: City Manager Raymie Zella, City Secretary Jennifer Zufelt, Finance Director Connie Hawes,
Administrative Secretary Amber Fitts, Administrative Coordinator Sandra Osman, Building Supervisor Robert
Stoddard, Fire Marshal Buddy Harrell, Police Chief Jay Lewis, Environmental Supervisor Cheryl Merzbacher,
IT Tony Malott and Main Street Director Bridgette Bise.
1. Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present: Mayor Meyer called the meeting to order at 5:45 P.M.
2. Invocation Led by James K. Crain, III
3. Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag and the Texas Flag Led by W.T. "Tony" Allen.
4. Public Comments: Mike Cavanaugh went before Council to represent the “Cuero Airport Group” and
to report that they are still looking for ways to get the airport moved to another location. He asked that
all keep looking for property to relocate the airport. Mr. Cavanaugh also complimented Council on the
work that is being done on the golf course.
5. Presentation and Recognitions:
5.1. Presentation of the Hotel/Motel Tax Annual Report for the Cuero Heritage Museum.
Wayne Adicks thanked Council for the support and he reviewed with Council all the exhibits that
they have done throughout the year and the many visitors that have come to the museum.
5.2. Presentation on the Annual Hotel/Motel Tax Report for the Cuero Chamber of
Commerce.
Fielding Hickey, President of the Cuero Chamber of Commerce Executive Board of Directors presented
the report. A power point of the many pictures was presented that was produced from the two
professional photographers that they hired for publicity for the Chamber. Also in attendance with Mr.
Hickey were Vise President Caley Thomas, Board member ShaNon Henson, Chamber Executive Director
Sherry Esse and Executive Assistant Ronii Diaz.
5.3. Report on 2014 Christmas in Downtown and the Main Street Work Plan for 2015 presented
by Main Street Manager Bridgette Bise.
Power Point presentation by Ms. Bise and 2014 financial report.
6. Council Consideration and Action Items
2/24/2015 Council Meeting Minutes
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6.1. Discuss/consider and possible action on Application from Turkey fest for use of
Hotel Motel Occupancy Tax Funds for advertisement.
Terry Warwas spoke on behalf of the Turkey Fest. Annette Rath, who was unable to attend, sent a letter
of appreciation and what the additional request for funds would benefit the festival as far as the
advertising. Also present from the Turkey Fest Board were Kenneth Schley, President, and Kristie Tieken
.
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Matthys, seconded by Councilmember John Fuqua to approve the
$20,000 request from the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund to the Turkey Fest for Advertisement. The motion was
approved unanimously.
6.2. Discuss/consider and possible action for Mayor to authorize and sign the Texas
Department of Agriculture Texas Certified Retirement Community Program
Application.
Motion made by Councilmember Allen, seconded by Councilmember Glover to authorize the Mayor to
sign the Texas Department of Agriculture Texas Certified Retirement Community Application. The
motion was approved unanimously.
6.3. Discuss/consider and possible action to reimburse GVEC for a portion of the
waterline GVEC installed to their new operation center on Hwy. 183 N.
Motion made by Councilmember Allen, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Matthys to approve the
reimbursement of $75,355.00 to GVEC for partial payment of the water line that they installed on Hwy
183N to their new facility. The motion was approved unanimously.
6.4. Discuss/consider and possible action to do an agreement with Texas Disposal
Systems.
Environmental Services Supervisor Cheryl Merzbacher presented a plan for Texas Disposal System to do
our mulching at a cost of $1.50 per cubic yard and a regrind of $3.50 per cubic yard and they will haul it
off. Motion made by Councilmember Allen, seconded by Councilmember Glover, to authorize the City
Attorney to write a contract and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign and approve. The
motion was approved unanimously.
6.5. Discuss/consider and possible action on a request from Judge Chuck Wilson to
allow Law Enforcement to do some of the practice at night at the Cuero Gun Club.
This item was taken out of order. Municipal Judge Chuck Wilson asked council to allow the Cuero Police
Department to have occasional practice at the Cuero Gun Club after dark. Motion made by
Councilmember Allen, seconded by Councilmember Glover to grant the request from the Judge and to
make sure that to communicate to surrounding residents when they will be having shooting there after
dark. The motion was approved unanimously.
7. Ordinances - Emergency Reading
7.1. Discuss/consider and possible action on Ordinance No. 2015-05, FY 2014-2015
Budget amendment II.
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Motion made by Councilmember Allen, seconded by Councilmember Glover to approve
Ordinance No 2015-05, FY 2014-2015 Budget Amendment II. The motion was approved unanimously.
8. Resolutions
8.1. Discuss/consider and possible action on Resolution No. 2015-09 authorizing the
Cuero Police Department to apply for a Records Management Enhancement Grant.
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Matthys, seconded by Councilmember Allen, to approve
Resolution No 2015-09 authorizing the Cuero Police Department to apply for a Records Management
Enhancement Grant. The motion was approved unanimously.
8.2. Discuss/consider and possible action on Resolution No. 2015-10 for task order
for water tank rehabilitation.
Motion made by Councilmember Fuqua, seconded by Councilmember Allen to approve
Resolution No. 2015-10 for task order for the water tank rehabilitation of the elevated and ground prison
water tanks. The motion was approved unanimously.
8.3. Discuss/consider and possible action on Resolution No. 2015-11 approving task
order No. 40, drainage ditch with box culvert for S. Esplanade to S. Gonzales St.
Motion made by Councilmember Glover, seconded by Councilmember Allen to approve
Resolution No 2015-11 task order No. 40 drainage ditch with box culvert for S. Esplanade to S. Gonzales
St. The motion was approved unanimously.
8.4. Discuss/consider and possible action on Resolution No. 2015-12 awarding the bid
for the City of Cuero Water and Sanitary Sewer Extension US Hwy 87.
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Matthys, seconded by Councilmember Allen to approve Resolution No.
2015-12, awarding the bid for the City of Cuero Water and Sanitary Sewer Extension US Hwy 87 to
Rockin Q Construction Company. The motion was approved unanimously.
9. Consent Agenda: Motion made by Councilmember Allen, seconded by Councilmember Glover to
approve all consent items. The motion was approved unanimously.
9.1. Racial Profile Report
9.2. Appoint and Re-appoint members to the Cuero Heritage Museum Board
9.3. January Library meeting minutes and statistics report.
9.4. January Building Department Permit Report
9.5. Council meeting minutes 1/27/15 and 1/30/15
10. Reports:
10.1. Discussion update of the Infill Development from Planning & Development Dept.
Sandra Osman, Administrative Coordinator, updated Council on the Infill Development
Committee meeting discussions such as Future housing grants as a long term goal, Texas Department of
Housing & Community affairs as short term, Manufactured Housing overlay and Habitat for Humanity
merge with Victoria. Next scheduled meeting will be March 26, 2015.
10.2. Updates/Announcements:
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Traffic light and intersection at Fain McDougal and Broadway.
City Manager Raymie Zella reported that the intersection at Fain McDougal and Broadway TXDOT
design was of concern to Council as shown on the map that was presented. Right turn would create a lot
of congestion. TXDOT is recommending a turn lane and it is also taking more of the TDEC property. It
was suggested by Council to see if the school would give a portion of their property for the turn lane.
Water/wastewater treatment plant
City Manager Raymie Zella reported that the plant is not completed and that the contracting company
will start being charged $500 a day for going over the already extended time.
Spring Cleanup: The week of March 23-27th.
Traffic Study for CISD Construction projects: Will be on next month’s agenda.
11. Adjourn: Mayor Meyer adjourned the meeting at 7:58 P.M.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 24TH DAY OF MARCH, 2015.
____________________________
ATTEST:
________________________________
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January 08, 2015
Cuero Municipal Library - 4:15
REGULAR MEETING OF
THE LIBRARY BOARD
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Kathy Morrow, Chairman, 13-15
Jasper Quinterro,
13-15
Larry Nuckles,
14-16
Kathleen Leske,
14-16
Vicki Coppedge,
14-16
Cynthia Aleman
14-16
Jill Crain
13-15
Cynthia Aleman
Kathleen Leske
CHAIRMAN: Kathy Morrow called the meeting to order at 4:20
MOTION was made by Board member Kathy Morrow to approve the minutes
from the meeting of January 05, 2015.
Under the Librarian’s Report, Circulation and Donation reports were provided for
the Library Boards review. The February Book Report showed 1424 books, 486
paperback’s, 8 audio books, 112 CD’s, 123 DVD’s, 25 VHS, 43 Large Print Books,
$111.10 Book Sales for the Month, Books were checked out. There were 11 ILL
requests to libraries with 12 received. The library received 14 ILL requests from
libraries with 4 filled, 16 cards were issued to new patrons. 2638 patrons visited
the library during January and there were 755 computer users. 23 children
and 18 adults attended Toddler Story Time for the month of February 2015.
The Library Board was informed, by Raymie Zella, of changes to be proposed in the
comprehensive plan for the new library and invited to come to the meeting and give
their opinions/support of this proposal. Lynn will inform the board of this future
meeting when it is scheduled to take place.
Kathy Morrow presented and read a letter of resignation from Kathleen Leske .
Lynn Mixon asked if she should contact Barbara Jacob and inquire if she would be
willing to consider replacing Kathleen Leske. The Library Board was in agreement.
The Librarian asked the Library Board for council concerning the donation of funds
for Kathy Chilek and the Butterflies & Moths Summer Reading Program. Lynn was
directed by the Library Board to contact Barbara Jacobs and consult with her.
Lynn asked Kathy Morrow, as president of the Library Board, to sign off on the
Annual Report and gave a short overview of some of the material and changes
to be made in this report concerning visitors/references/and Wifi .
The Librarian and Larry Knuckles gave a short synopsis pertaining to the grant for
eBooks and where the process has progressed to this point. Lynn also discussed
the developmental stages as she applies for E-rate.
Book sales were presented for the month of January and a comprehensive total
from August to January. Lynn mentioned that the books would be removed from
sale at the middle of March to accommodate other activities.
The next meeting was set for Thursday, March 05, 2015 at 4:15 p.m. in the
Cuero Public Library CDC Room.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned upon motion by
Board member Kathy Morrow and seconded by Board member Larry Nuckles
at 5:10 p.m. The motion carried unanimously.
_______________________________
Kathy Morrow, Chairman
Cuero Municipal Library
ATTEST: ______________________________
Lynn Mixon, In lieu of Cynthia Aleman,
Secretary
Monthly Library Statistics Report
February, 2015
Checkouts
1424---Books
486----Honor Paperbacks
08------Audio Books
112----CD’s
123----DVD’s
25------VHS
$111.10---Book Sale Total from January
43----Large Print
11--ILL requests to other libraries with 12 received
14----ILL requests from other libraries with 4 filled
16--Library cards issued to new patrons
2638--Visited the library
755--Computer Users
23 children and 18 adults attended Toddler Story Time for
February, 2015.
03/12/2015 11:21 AM
PROJECTS: All
APPLIED DATES: 2/01/2015 THRU 2/28/2015
ISSUED DATES:
0/00/0000 THRU 99/99/9999
EXPIRE DATES:
0/00/0000 THRU 99/99/9999
STATUS: ALL
PROJECT VALUATION AND FEE REPORT
PAGE:
1
PROJECT
ISSUE DATE NAME
LOCATION
CONTRACTOR DESCRIPTION
PROJ TYPE
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2398
2/04/2015
AW CONSTRUCTION
112 E MAIN
AW
COMMERCIAL REMODEL
REM COM
2406
2/06/2015
JOHNNY CARISALEZ
109 E MAIN
JOHNNY CA
4'X5' SIGN
SGN
2413
2/10/2015
JESUS PEREZ
113 CENTER
JESUS PERE
DEMO MH
DEM
2428
2/12/2015
S. COOK CONSTRUCTION
1501 N VALLEY
S. COOK
APT WALL & FREESTANDING SIG SGN
2440
2/18/2015
STRUTHOFF CO
104 E BROADWAY
STRUTHOFF
NEW MCDONALD'S
NCC
2444
2/19/2015
A&R CONSTRUCTION
402 CLARENCE
A&R
DEMOLITION
DEM
2445
2/19/2015
A&R CONSTRUCTION
402 BRIDGE
A&R
DEMOLITION
DEM
2446
2/19/2015
A&R CONSTRUCTION
JOSEPH
A&R
DEMOLITION
DEM
2447
2/19/2015
A&R CONSTRUCTION
505 S INDIANOLA
A&R
DEMOLITION
DEM
2449
2/20/2015
PATRICK ELDER
208 E MORGAN AVE
PATRICK
NEW COMMERCIAL CONST
NCC
2450
2/23/2015
JORGE A AGUILAR CONSTRUCTIO
505 N ESPLANADE WELLN
JORGE
DEMOLISH INTERIOR WALLS
DEM
2464
2/24/2015
FPD BUILDERS, LLC
227 BOULDER RIDGE
FPD BUILDE
NEW RESIDENTIAL CONST
NRC
2465
2/24/2015
FPD BUILDERS, LLC
225 BOULDER RIDGE
FPD BUILDE
NRC
2466
2/24/2015
FPD BUILDERS, LLC
127 BOULDER RIDGE
FPD BUILDE
NRC
2467
2/24/2015
FPD BUILDERS, LLC
205 BOULDER RIDGE
FPD BUILDE
NRC
2468
2/24/2015
FPD BUILDERS, LLC
213 BOULDER RIDGE
FPD BUILDE
NRC
*** TOTALS ***
NUMBER OF PROJECTS:
16
VALUATION:
2,012,750.00
FEES:
8,548.40
03/12/2015 11:21 AM
PROJECTS: All
ISSUED DATES:
0/00/0000 THRU 99/99/9999
EXPIRE DATES:
0/00/0000 THRU 99/99/9999
STATUS: ALL
PAGE:
*** SEGMENT RECAP ***
PROJECT SEGMENT - DESCRIPTION
# OF SEGMENTS
VALUATION
FEE
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------DEM - DEMOLITION
6
0.00
200.00
ELE - ELECTRICAL
7
0.00
370.90
MEC - MECHANICAL
7
0.00
367.50
NCC - NEW COMMERCIAL CONST
2
1,010,000.00
3,425.00
NRC - NEW RESIDENTIAL CONST
5
995,000.00
3,860.00
PLB - PLUMBING
7
0.00
175.00
REM - COMMERCIAL REMODEL
1
2,500.00
100.00
SGN - SIGN
2
5,250.00
50.00
*** TOTALS ***
37
2,012,750.00
8,548.40
2
03/12/2015 11:21 AM
PROJECTS: All
ISSUED DATES:
0/00/0000 THRU 99/99/9999
EXPIRE DATES:
0/00/0000 THRU 99/99/9999
STATUS: ALL
PAGE:
*** BUILDING CODE RECAP ***
BUILDING CODE - DESCRIPTION
# OF PROJECTS # OF SEGMENTS
VALUATION
FEES
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------*BLANK* - *BLANK*
0
14
0.00
352.50
101 - SINGLE FAMILY ATTACHED
5
12
995,000.00
4,420.90
105 - FIVE/MORE FAMILY BLDG
1
1
4,500.00
35.00
327 - STORES & MERCANTILE
1
1
750,000.00
2,235.00
329 - STRUCTURES NOT BLDG
1
1
260,000.00
1,190.00
440 - COM REPAIRS
1
1
2,500.00
100.00
441 - OTHER
6
6
750.00
190.00
645 - MOVE/DEMO SINGLE FAM BLDG
1
1
0.00
25.00
*** TOTALS ***
16
37
2,012,750.00
8,548.40
3
03/12/2015 11:21 AM
PAGE:
4
SELECTION CRITERIA
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------REPORT SELECTION
PROJECT RANGE FROM:
PROJECT STATUS:
CONTRACTOR:
PROJECT TYPE:
SEGMENT:
VALUATION RANGE FROM:
THROUGH ZZZZZZZZZZ
All
All
Include: REM RES, REM COM, NCC, NRC, DEM, SGN
All
0.00
THROUGH 999,999,999.99
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PROJECT DATES
APPLIED RANGE FROM:
ISSUED RANGE FROM:
USE SEGMENT DATES:
EXPIRE RANGE FROM:
USE SEGMENT DATES:
02/01/2015 THROUGH 02/28/2015
00/00/0000 THROUGH 99/99/9999
NO
00/00/0000 THROUGH 99/99/9999
NO
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PRINT OPTIONS
TOTALS ONLY:
NO
INCLUDE SEGMENTS: NO
COMMENT CODES:
None
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------*** END OF REPORT ***

X - City of Cuero

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