Packet - City of Brenham

NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING
THE BRENHAM CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY DECEMBER 20, 2012 AT 1:00 P.M.
SECOND FLOOR CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
200 W. VULCAN
BRENHAM, TEXAS
1.
Call Meeting to Order
2.
Invocation and Pledges to the US and Texas Flags – Councilmember Keith Herring
3.
Citizens Comments
CONSENT AGENDA
4.
Statutory Consent Agenda
The Statutory Consent Agenda includes non-controversial and routine items that Council may act on with one single
vote. A councilmember may pull any item from the Consent Agenda in order that the Council discuss and act upon
it individually as part of the Regular Agenda.
4-a.
Ordinance No. O-12-031 on its Second Reading Amending the Rate Tariff
Schedule(s) for the City of Brenham Transfer/Collection Station Rates
Page 1 - 4
WORK SESSION
5.
Discussion and Update on the Tax Phase-In Compliance Review Committee and
Findings Related to the Committee’s Review of Tax Phase-In Projects
Page 5 – 6
6.
Discussion on January 2013 Council Meeting Dates
Page 7 - 8
REGULAR AGENDA
7.
Discuss and Possibly Act Upon an Ordinance on its First Reading Amending the
FY2011-12 Adopted Budget
Page 9 - 11
8.
Discuss and Possibly Act Upon Resolution No. R-12-023 Approving the Modification
of the Amortization Schedule of the Promissory Note from the Brenham
Community Development Corporation (BCDC) to the City of Brenham Related to
the Funding for Southwest Industrial Park, Section 3, and Authorize the Mayor to
Execute Any Necessary Documentation
Page 12 - 26
9.
Discuss and Possibly Act Upon the Purchase of New Vehicles for the City of
Brenham Police Department from the BuyBoard Local Government Purchasing
Cooperative and Authorize the Mayor to Execute Any Necessary Documentation
Page 27
10.
Discuss and Possibly Act Upon a Rate Increase Proposed by Texas Commercial
Waste for Commercial Sanitation Services and Authorize the Mayor to Execute Any
Necessary Documentation
Page 28 - 32
11.
Discuss and Possibly Act Upon Bid No. 13-003 for the Annual Contract Relating to
Road Base Material for the City of Brenham’s Street Department and Authorize the
Mayor to Execute Any Necessary Documentation
Page 33 - 36
12.
Discuss and Possibly Act Upon Recommendations for Appointments and/or ReAppointments to Various City Advisory Boards
Page 37 - 39
EXECUTIVE SESSION
13. Texas Government Code Section 551.072 – Deliberation Regarding Real Property –
Discussion and Deliberation Concerning the Possible Acquisition of Park Land
Page 40
14. Texas Government Code Section 551.071 – Consultation with Attorney – Consultation
with City Attorney Concerning Legal Issues Related to the Demolition and
Abatement of the Abandoned Municipal Building Located at 210 N. Park Street
Page 41
RE-OPEN REGULAR AGENDA
15.
Discuss and Possibly Act Upon Final Payment to 1 Priority Environmental Services,
Inc. for the Demolition and Abatement of the Abandoned Municipal Building
Located at 210 N. Park Street and Authorize the Mayor to Execute any Necessary
Documentation
Page 42
Administrative/Elected Officials Reports: Reports from City Officials or City staff regarding items of community interest,
including expression of thanks, congratulations or condolences; information regarding holiday schedules; honorary or salutary
recognitions of public officials, public employees or other citizens; reminders about upcoming events organized or sponsored by
the City; information regarding social, ceremonial, or community events organized or sponsored by a non-City entity that is
scheduled to be attended by City officials or employees; and announcements involving imminent threats to the public health and
safety of people in the City that have arisen after the posting of the agenda.
16.
Administrative/Elected Officials Report
Adjourn
Executive Sessions: The City Council for the City of Brenham reserves the right to convene into executive session at any time
during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed, as authorized by Texas Government Code, Chapter 551,
including but not limited to §551.071 – Consultation with Attorney, §551.072 – Real Property, §551.073 – Prospective Gifts,
§551.074 - Personnel Matters, §551.076 – Security Devices, §551.086 - Utility Competitive Matters, and §551.087 – Economic
Development Negotiations.
CERTIFICATION
I certify that a copy of the December 20, 2012 agenda of items to be considered by the City of Brenham
City Council was posted to the City Hall bulletin board at 200 W. Vulcan, Brenham, Texas on December
17, 2012 at 12:00 PM.
Jeana Bellinger, TRMC
City Secretary
Disability Access Statement: This meeting is wheelchair accessible. The accessible entrance is located at the
Vulcan Street entrance to the City Administration Building. Accessible parking spaces are located adjoining the
entrance. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request (interpreters for the deaf must be requested twentyfour (24) hours before the meeting) by calling (979) 337-7567 for assistance.
I certify that the attached notice and agenda of items to be considered by the City Council was removed by me from
the City Hall bulletin board on the ________ day of ___________________, 2012 at __________ AM PM.
___________________________________
Signature
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Title
ORDINANCE NO. O-12-031
AN
ORDINANCE
AMENDING
THE
GARBAGE
COLLECTION/CITIZEN’S COLLECTION STATION RATE TARIFF
SCHEDULE FOR THE CITY OF BRENHAM, TEXAS; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Brenham, Texas deems it necessary to
change the rates for all compacted waste that is disposed of at the City of Brenham’s Transfer
Station.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Brenham,
Texas:
SECTION I.
The City Council of the City of Brenham, Texas, does hereby adopt the Garbage
Collection/Citizen’s Collection Station Rate Schedule for compacted waste that is disposed of at
the City of Brenham’s Transfer Station as set forth in the attached Exhibit “A”, which is made a
part hereof for all purposes pertinent, to be effective with utility billing occurring on or after
January 1, 2013.
SECTION II
This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by the Charter of the City of Brenham,
Texas. The implementation of rates as set forth herein and on the attached Exhibit "A" shall be
effective with utility billing occurring on and after January 1, 2013.
PASSED and APPROVED on its first reading this the 6th day of December, 2012.
PASSED and APPROVED on its second reading this the 20th day of December, 2012.
__________________________________
Milton Y. Tate, Jr.
Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Jeana Bellinger, TRMC
City Secretary
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ALL SERVICES
800
810
TARIFF
GARBAGE COLLECTION/CITIZEN’S
COLLECTION STATION RATE SCHEDULE
SECTION TITLE
SECTION NO.
SHEET NO.
January 1, 2013
EFFECTIVE DATE
(Supersedes Rate Change effective11.01/10)
SANITATION RATE SCHEDULE
Residential Collection
Single Family - Homes, Apartments, Mobile Homes
Code A
$l3.75 per month
Twice Per Week Collection
Inside City Limits
Code C
$20.13 per month
Twice Per Week Collection
Senior Citizen
(Age 55 or older)
$11.00 per month
Application required for discounted rate
Citizens Collection Station (Non-compacted Waste)
$80.00/ton or .04 cents per pound
$5.50 minimum (<160 lbs.)
$1.00 per trash bag
Disposal of vehicle tires at the city collection station; charges and collection:
(a)
The city herewith imposes the following surcharges for disposal of vehicle tires at the
city collection station:
(1)
Cars and passenger trucks (15 inch and below)..............................................$ 2.00 per tire
(2)
Large truck tires (16 inch and above)..............................................................$ 5.00 per tire
(3)
Large truck and tractor tires with dimension greater than
eighteen (18) inches wide, forty-nine (49) inches in diameter,
and 15-ply ......................................................................................................$35.00 per tire
(b)
The charges set forth immediately above are to be collected at the Collection Station site
by city personnel or, in the case of commercial or industrial charge accounts, will be billed to the applicable
customers each month.
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ALL SERVICES
800
811
TARIFF
GARBAGE COLLECTION/CITIZEN’S
COLLECTION STATION RATE SCHEDULE
SECTION TITLE
SECTION NO.
SHEET NO.
January 1,2013
EFFECTIVE DATE
(Supersedes Rate Change effective 10/01/09)
Commercial Brush
$15.00/ton or .0075 cents per pound
$15.00 minimum (1 ton minimum)
Transfer Station (Compacted Waste)
In-city
Out of city
$ 42.50/ton or 2.125 cents per pound
$45.50/ton or 2.275 cents per pound
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ALL SERVICES
800
812
TARIFF
GARBAGE COLLECTION/CITIZEN’S
COLLECTION STATION RATE SCHEDULE
SECTION TITLE
SECTION NO.
SHEET NO.
NOVEMBER 8, 2006
EFFECTIVE DATE
(Supersedes Rate Change effective 03/01/2006)
POLICIES FOR SANITATION COLLECTION
1.
A new customer or a change in service requires Form 7, Application of Service, be filled out at the
Public Utilities Office. The form must be signed by the applicant. Copies will be disbursed to the
following departments: Public Utilities, Billing Department, Sanitation Department.
2.
Effective date for new or changed service will be established by the Sanitation Department Head.
Billing Department will adjust customer bills accordingly.
3.
Any customer requesting a Senior Citizen Rate must complete the necessary form and provide
proof of age.
4.
Any customer who has residential utility service with the City shall be subject to charges for
garbage service and shall comply with all City health ordinances regarding the disposal of solid
waste. Charges for garbage service may be waived by the Utility Director or City Manager for
customers with residential utility service that do not reside on a current residential truck route.
5.
The City's garbage service to residential customers shall be exclusive and no other person, firm or
corporation shall provide residential garbage service within the City limits of Brenham.
Residential garbage service shall include garbage pick up at any residence at least monthly.
6.
Outside the city limits services are available to residential customers presently residing on a
current residential truck route that is adjacent to the city limits.
7.
Garbage must be at the curb by 8:00 A.M. on collection day.
8.
All garbage must be placed within five feet of curb or edge of pavement.
9.
Bags shall at all times be kept secure and fastened to prevent scattering of the contents by the wind
and so that flies and other insects may not have access to the contents.
10.
Residential collection trucks will not pick up tires, grass clippings, leaves, tree trimming, batteries,
carpet, construction materials, furniture and heavy metal objects.
11.
Disposal of hazardous waste, explosives, ammunition, used oil and filters, flammable liquids,
radioactive waste and/or lead-acid batteries in the City's Sanitation Collection Station is strictly
prohibited. Vehicle tires shall not be placed for collection by the City, but will be accepted for
disposal at the City's Collection Station
12.
A special yard waste collection is provided every Wednesday for those residents who are unable to
take their yard waste to the Citizens Collection Station.
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AGENDA ITEM 5
DATE OF MEETING: December 20, 2012
DATE SUBMITTED: December 17, 2012
DEPT. OF ORIGIN: Administration
SUBMITTED BY: Clint Kolby
MEETING TYPE:
CLASSIFICATION:
ORDINANCE:
REGULAR
PUBLIC HEARING
1ST READING
SPECIAL
CONSENT
2ND READING
EXECUTIVE SESSION
REGULAR
RESOLUTION
WORK SESSION
AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION: Discussion and Update on the Tax Phase-In Compliance Review
Committee and Findings Related to the Committee’s Review of Tax Phase-In Projects
SUMMARY STATEMENT: See attached memo from Clint Kolby.
STAFF ANALYSIS (For Ordinances or Regular Agenda Items):
A. PROS:
B. CONS:
ALTERNATIVES (In Suggested Order of Staff Preference):
ATTACHMENTS: (1) Memo from Clint Kolby
FUNDING SOURCE (Where Applicable):
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discussion only
APPROVALS: Terry K. Roberts
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MEMO
2012 Board of Directors
William Krueger, Chair
Jones & Carter
Barbara Maurer, Vice Chair
Chase, Retired
Gary Weiss, Secretary
Germania Insurance
Billy Holle, Treasurer
Seidel Schroeder & Company
Paul Kruse, Past Chair
Blue Bell Creameries
Mike Baker
MIC Group
Tee Dippel
Brenham National Bank
Cory Flencher
Citizens State Bank
Jon Hill
Appel Ford
Stephen Miller
Brenham Wholesale Grocery Co.
Mike Shoup
Antique Rose Emporium
Brett Smith
Lee Anderson Company
Arlen Thielemann
Thielemann Construction Co.
Jarvis Van Dyke
Van Dyke Rankin Insurance
Donald Voelter, Ph.D.
Blinn College, Retired
David Yeager
Blinn Technical Education Center
To:
Mayor and City Council
Date: November 30, 2012
Re:
Annual Tax Phase-In Compliance Review Committee Report
According to the City of Brenham’s Tax Phase-In Policy, a Compliance Review
Committee shall collect from every tax phase-in incentive recipient a sworn
statement of compliance and verifying documents ensuring that all requirements
have been met. The Committee shall then provide a report on the status of all
Tax Phase-In incentive agreements to the City Council on or before December
15 of each calendar year. This year, the Committee reviewed two companies for
compliance, Advanced Data Storage (ADS) and Stanpac.
ADS received the tax phase-in incentive in 2009 for locating their new facility in
the Brenham Business Center. Their tax phase-in period began in 2011 after they
became fully operational in 2010. Stanpac received the tax phase-in incentive in
2010 for relocating their operations from Dallas to the former Mount Vernon
Mills facility here in Brenham. This is their first year to receive the tax phase-in.
The Tax Phase-In Compliance Review Committee, consisting of Susan Ebel,
Catherine Kenjura, Roger Chambers, John Gunn, and Willy Dilworth, met on
November 26 to review the signed affidavits and employment records from ADS
and Stanpac. Both companies have met the tax phase-in policy’s criteria of
creating/retaining at least 10 jobs at an average base salary of $30,000 including
benefits and adding at least $300,000 in new value to the property tax roll.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Economic Development
Foundation office at 979-836-8927 or [email protected].
STAFF
Page Michel
President & CEO
Clint Kolby
Project Manager
314 South Austin Street
▪
Brenham, Texas 77833
▪ 979.836.8927
www.BrenhamEDF.com
▪
Fax 979.836.3563
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AGENDA ITEM 6
DATE OF MEETING: December 20, 2012
DATE SUBMITTED: December 17, 2012
DEPT. OF ORIGIN: Administration
SUBMITTED BY: Terry Roberts
MEETING TYPE:
CLASSIFICATION:
ORDINANCE:
REGULAR
PUBLIC HEARING
1ST READING
SPECIAL
CONSENT
2ND READING
EXECUTIVE SESSION
REGULAR
RESOLUTION
WORK SESSION
AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION: Discussion on January 2013 Council Meeting Dates
SUMMARY STATEMENT: See attached memo from Terry Roberts.
STAFF ANALYSIS (For Ordinances or Regular Agenda Items):
A. PROS:
B. CONS:
ALTERNATIVES (In Suggested Order of Staff Preference):
ATTACHMENTS: (1) Memo from Terry Roberts
FUNDING SOURCE (Where Applicable):
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discussion only
APPROVALS:
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To:
Mayor and City Council
From:
Terry K. Roberts, City Manager
Subject:
January 2013 Council Meeting Schedule
Date:
December 17, 2012
There are five Thursdays in the month of January 2013. The first Thursday of
the new month is January 3rd which is near the New Year’s Holiday period. We
want to discuss with you this week whether you want to consider an adjusted
meeting schedule in January. Agenda preparation for a January 3rd meeting
would need to take place during the week between Christmas and New Year’s
Day when many of the staff take vacation time off with their families. However, if
January 3rd is the best day for you we will keep that date.
There are conflicts for two Council meeting regulars in January as well. City
Secretary Jeana Bellinger will be attending the State elections seminar on
January 17th and Mayor Tate is out of the City on January 24th. We would like to
discuss with you whether shifting our January meeting dates to January 10th and
January 31st are possible for your meeting schedule.
On a related matter, many of you have suggested it would be helpful to meet in
workshop as a full Council to discuss the specifics of our interlocal agreements
with the County. We could add that to either or both of the Council meeting
agendas or look for a separate date to just have a work session on that specific
topic.
Your feedback and direction is requested.
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AGENDA ITEM 7
DATE OF MEETING: December 20, 2012
DATE SUBMITTED: December 17, 2012
DEPT. OF ORIGIN: Finance
SUBMITTED BY: Carolyn D. Miller
MEETING TYPE:
CLASSIFICATION:
ORDINANCE:
REGULAR
PUBLIC HEARING
1ST READING
SPECIAL
CONSENT
2ND READING
EXECUTIVE SESSION
REGULAR
RESOLUTION
WORK SESSION
AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION: Discuss and Possibly Act Upon an Ordinance on its First Reading
Amending the FY2011-12 Adopted Budget
SUMMARY STATEMENT: The proposed Ordinance will be our only amendment to the FY2011-12 budget.
The General Fund revenues are being increased for Sales Tax revenue, GovDeals online auction funds, and
insurance proceeds. Other expenditure amendment items, whether increases or (decreases), are offset by revenues
or transfers (in)/out. The largest item in the General Fund column is related to the ABNR transfer-out to the Hwy
290 Fund for completion of Westwood Drive and Stringer Street.
The other amendment items are for BCDC activity, the AMR smart meter project and year-end budget
realignment (clean-up).
STAFF ANALYSIS (For Ordinances or Regular Agenda Items):
A. PROS:
B. CONS:
ALTERNATIVES (In Suggested Order of Staff Preference):
ATTACHMENTS: (1) Ordinance; and (2) Exhibit A (Amendment Number 1)
FUNDING SOURCE (Where Applicable):
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve an Ordinance on its first reading amending the FY2011-12 Budget.
APPROVALS: Carolyn D. Miller
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ORDINANCE NO. ___________
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BRENHAM, TEXAS AMENDING
THE FY2011-12 ADOPTED BUDGET; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Brenham, Texas has previously approved a
budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, after having filed the same with the City
Secretary and after holding public hearings on same, all after due notice as required by statute;
and
WHEREAS, due to unforeseen circumstances and/or conditions, the City Council finds
it is necessary to amend the FY2011-12 Budget for municipal purposes;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Brenham,
Texas:
SECTION I.
That the City Council of the City of Brenham, Texas, does hereby amend the budget for
the City of Brenham, Texas for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, as shown on Exhibit
A.
SECTION II.
This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by State Law and the Charter of the City of
Brenham, Texas.
PASSED and APPROVED on its first reading this the ____ day of _____________,
2012.
PASSED and APPROVED on its second reading this the ____ day of ____________,
2013.
______________________________
Milton Y. Tate, Jr.
Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Jeana Bellinger, TRMC
City Secretary
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AGENDA ITEM 8
DATE OF MEETING: December 20, 2012
DATE SUBMITTED: December 17, 2012
DEPT. OF ORIGIN: Finance
SUBMITTED BY: Carolyn D. Miller
MEETING TYPE:
CLASSIFICATION:
ORDINANCE:
REGULAR
PUBLIC HEARING
1ST READING
SPECIAL
CONSENT
2ND READING
EXECUTIVE SESSION
REGULAR
RESOLUTION
WORK SESSION
AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION: Discuss and Possibly Act Upon Resolution No. R-12-023 Approving the
Modification of the Amortization Schedule of the Promissory Note from the Brenham Community Development
Corporation (BCDC) to the City of Brenham Related to the Funding for Southwest Industrial Park, Section 3, and
Authorize the Mayor to Execute Any Necessary Documentation
SUMMARY STATEMENT: This item is being brought to Council to amend the original loan amortization
schedule for the $1 million loan to BCDC for land acquisition in the Southwest Industrial Park.
In 2010 when Council approved Resolution No. R-10-008, an exhibit was attached detailing the principal and
interest payments to be made over the term of the loan (see attached resolution and exhibit). Subsequently, upon
issuance of the $760,000 Limited Tax Notes for infrastructure improvements, Specialized Public Finance (Garry
Kimball) provided the City with a debt service schedule for BCDC related to this $1 million loan. As you can
see, the annual breakdown of principal and interest payments are different from the original exhibit, and the total
interest to be repaid has been reduced from $901,616.50 to $817,520.11.
We are asking Council to accept the Debt Service Schedule prepared by Specialized Public Finance as the
amortization schedule for the repayment of the $1 million loan.
STAFF ANALYSIS (For Ordinances or Regular Agenda Items):
A. PROS:
B. CONS:
ALTERNATIVES (In Suggested Order of Staff Preference):
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ATTACHMENTS: (1) Resolution No. R-12-023; (2) Modification Agreement; (3) Copy of Resolution R-10008 approved by Council in April, 2010.
FUNDING SOURCE (Where Applicable):
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Resolution No. R-12-023 to modify the Amortization Schedule of the
Promissory Note from the Brenham Community Development Corporation (BCDC) to the City of Brenham.
APPROVALS: Carolyn D. Miller
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RESOLUTION NO. R-12-023
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MODIFICATION OF THE
AMORTIZATION SCHEDULE OF THE PREOMISSORY NOTE FROM THE
BRENHAM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (BCDC) TO
THE CITY OF BRENHAM RELATED TO THE FUNDING FOR
SOUTHWEST INDUSTRIAL PARK, SECTION 3
WHEREAS, in 2010 the Brenham Community Development Corporation (“BCDC”)
acquired land for industrial park purposes; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brenham (“City”) assisted the BCDC with a portion of the financial
resources necessary to acquire the land in the form of a loan in the amount of $1,000,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the BCDC executed a promissory note to the City in the amount of
$1,000,000.00, which is also secured by a deed of trust; and
WHEREAS, recent review of the promissory note’s amortization schedule revealed that the
amount of interest payments due to the City were overstated; and
WHEREAS, the BCDC and the City desire to replace the original amortization schedule of
the note with a modified amortization schedule to accurately reflect the amount of interest due to the
City pursuant to the terms of the note;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF BRENHAM, TEXAS:
1. That the City Council hereby approves the Modification Agreement, attached hereto and
incorporated herein for all purposes, related to the City’s loan to the BCDC for funding
of the Southwest Industrial Park, Section 3, providing for the replacement of the original
amortization schedule with the corrected amortization schedule attached to the
Modification Agreement as Exhibit “A.”
2. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents, including without
limitation said Modification Agreement, necessary to implement this Resolution.
RESOLVED this 20th day of December, 2012.
_____________________________
Milton Y. Tate, Jr., Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Jeana Bellinger, TRMC, City Secretary
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NOTICE OF CONFIDENTIALITY RIGHTS: IF YOU ARE A NATURAL PERSON, YOU
MAY REMOVE OR STRIKE ANY OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION
FROM ANY INSTRUMENT THAT TRANSFERS AN INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY
BEFORE IT IS FILED FOR RECORD IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS: YOUR SOCIAL
SECURITY NUMBER OR YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE NUMBER.
Modification Agreement
Date: _______________________, 2012
Holder of Note and Lien:
City of Brenham, a Texas Home Rule Municipality.
Holder's Mailing Address:
City of Brenham
c/o Finance Department
200 W. Vulcan
Brenham, Texas 77833
Washington County
Obligor:
Brenham Community Development Corporation, a Texas non-profit corporation
created pursuant to art. 5190.6, Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Ann., and the Texas Non-Profit
Corporation Act.
Obligor's Mailing Address:
Brenham Community Development Corporation
200 W. Vulcan
Brenham, Texas 77833
Washington County
Note
Date: August 6, 2010
Original principal amount: $1,000,000.00
Borrower:
Brenham Community Development Corporation
Lender:
City of Brenham, a Texas Home Rule Municipality.
Maturity date: September 1, 2029
Unpaid Principal and Interest on Note: $1,000,000.00
Lien Documents: Deed of Trust recorded in Volume 1359, Page 005 of the Official Records of
Washington County, Texas
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Property (including any improvements):
All that certain tract or parcel of land lying and being situated in Washington County, Texas,
being more particularly described the Deed of Trust recorded in Volume 1359, Page 005 of
the Official Records of Washington County, Texas.
Modified Terms:
The amortization schedule attached to this Modification Agreement as Exhibit “A” is
incorporated herein for all purposes and shall in all respects replace and be substituted for the
amortization schedule attached as Exhibit “A” to the original Note dated August 6, 2010; the
remaining terms and provisions of the Note continue as written.
The Note is secured by liens against the Property. Whether Obligor is primarily liable on the
Note or not, Obligor nevertheless agrees to pay the Note and comply with the obligations expressed
in the Lien Documents.
For value received, Obligor renews the Note and promises to pay to the order of Holder of
Note and Lien, according to the Modified Terms, the Unpaid Principal and Interest on Note. All
unpaid amounts are due by the Maturity Date of Note. Obligor also extends the liens described in the
Lien Documents.
The Note and the Lien Documents continue as written, except as provided in this agreement.
Obligor warrants to Holder of Note and Lien that the Note and the Lien Documents, as
modified, are valid and enforceable and represents that they are not subject to rights of offset,
rescission, or other claims.
When the context requires, singular nouns and pronouns include the plural.
Brenham Community Development Corporation
_________________________________
Terry K. Roberts, President
City of Brenham, Texas
______________________________
Milton Y. Tate, Jr., Mayor
Attest:
Attest:
____________________________________
Secretary
______________________________
Jeana Bellinger, City Secretary
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AGENDA ITEM 9
DATE OF MEETING: December 20, 2012
DATE SUBMITTED: December 17, 2012
DEPT. OF ORIGIN: Administration
SUBMITTED BY: Wende Ragonis
MEETING TYPE:
CLASSIFICATION:
ORDINANCE:
REGULAR
PUBLIC HEARING
1ST READING
SPECIAL
CONSENT
2ND READING
EXECUTIVE SESSION
REGULAR
RESOLUTION
WORK SESSION
AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION: Discuss and Possibly Act Upon the Purchase of New Vehicles for the City
of Brenham Police Department from the BuyBoard Local Government Purchasing Cooperative and Authorize the
Mayor to Execute Any Necessary Documentation
SUMMARY STATEMENT: This purchase of five (5) police pursuit vehicles is to replace the existing vehicles
due to their retirement under the Brenham Police Department’s five-year vehicle replacement program.
STAFF ANALYSIS (For Ordinances or Regular Agenda Items):
A. PROS:
B. CONS:
ALTERNATIVES (In Suggested Order of Staff Preference):
ATTACHMENTS: None
FUNDING SOURCE (Where Applicable): FY13 budget: 236-5-100-813.51
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the purchase of five (5) new vehicles for the City of Brenham Police
Department from the BuyBoard Local Government Purchasing Cooperative and authorize the Mayor to execute
any necessary documentation
APPROVALS: Rex Phelps
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AGENDA ITEM 10
DATE OF MEETING: 12/20/2012
DATE SUBMITTED: 12/13/2012
DEPT. OF ORIGIN: Public Utilities
SUBMITTED BY: Dane Rau
MEETING TYPE:
CLASSIFICATION:
ORDINANCE:
REGULAR
PUBLIC HEARING
1ST READING
SPECIAL
CONSENT
2ND READING
EXECUTIVE SESSION
REGULAR
RESOLUTION
WORK SESSION
AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION: Discuss and Possibly Act Upon a Rate Increase Proposed by Texas
Commercial Waste for Commercial Sanitation Services and Authorize the Mayor to Execute Any Necessary
Documentation.
SUMMARY STATEMENT: On February 6, 2003 the City of Brenham entered into an exclusive agreement
with Texas Commercial Waste to provide commercial garbage collection to local businesses and industries within
city limits. The original agreement was for five (5) years with a commencement date of May 1, 2003. The
contract also called for an automatic extension for an additional five (5) year term, which was awarded to TCW in
May of 2008. Over the last 9 years TCW has provided a very reliable service to the City of Brenham and its
commercial accounts. Throughout these years TCW has been very cautious about rate increases and has only
requested increases when absolutely needed. In the last 9 years four increase have been seen such as a 5%
increase in 2005, a 16.7% increase in 2008, a 2.5% increase in 2009 and a 5% increase in 2010. Three of these
four increases were directly related to higher tipping fees passed onto TCW by the Brenham Transfer Station.
Texas Commercial Waste has informed the City of Brenham that due to the most recent tipping fee increase at the
City of Brenham Transfer Station that a (2%) increase is needed at this time to cover those additional costs. Staff
has looked at the proposed rates and understands the increase proposed by Texas Commercial Waste.
If council approves of this rate increase, a letter detailing the rate increase will be sent to customers who utilize
the service immediately. The increased rates will become effective January 1 and will be noticed on utility bills in
February for January’s usage. Staff recommends councils approval of the 2% rate increase proposed by Texas
Commercial Waste.
STAFF ANALYSIS (For Ordinances or Regular Agenda Items):
A. PROS: No change in service provider
B. CONS: Rates for commercial sanitation customers will rise 2%.
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ALTERNATIVES (In Suggested Order of Staff Preference):
ATTACHMENTS: (1.) Letter from Texas Commercial Waste; and (2) Proposed Rate Schedule
FUNDING SOURCE (Where Applicable):
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve a 2% rate increase proposed by Texas Commercial Waste on
commercial sanitation service(s) throughout the City of Brenham and authorize the Mayor to execute any
necessary documentation.
APPROVALS: Terry Roberts
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AGENDA ITEM 11
DATE OF MEETING: 12/20/12
DATE SUBMITTED: 12/6/12
DEPT. OF ORIGIN: Public Works
SUBMITTED BY: Dane Rau
MEETING TYPE:
CLASSIFICATION:
ORDINANCE:
REGULAR
PUBLIC HEARING
1ST READING
SPECIAL
CONSENT
2ND READING
EXECUTIVE SESSION
REGULAR
RESOLUTION
WORK SESSION
AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION: Discuss and Possibly Act Upon Bid No. 13-003 for the Annual Contract
Relating to Road Base Material for the City of Brenham’s Street Department and Authorize the Mayor to Execute
Any Necessary Documentation
SUMMARY STATEMENT: On November 28, 2012 the purchasing department opened bids regarding the
annual contract for supplying road base material to City of Brenham. There were 9 bids sent out with three bids
being received on November 28th.
As you recall, this item was re-bid due to the lack of bids received in October. We are pleased to say that we
received three competitive bids with the lowest bid submitted by Lhoist North America in the amount of
$21.00/ton. This price includes delivery to site. This price is lower than the bid submitted in October of 2012 by
$3.95/ton, but more than the 2011 bid of $16.95/ton. Increases have been seen across the board mainly in
trucking costs.
Based on the attached bid tabulation we recommend council awarding the bid to Lhoist North American for the
annual road base material contract in the amount of $21.00/ton
STAFF ANALYSIS (For Ordinances or Regular Agenda Items):
A. PROS: Gained a better price by re-bidding and getting competitive quotes
B. CONS: Price has increased since last year.
ALTERNATIVES (In Suggested Order of Staff Preference):
ATTACHMENTS: (1) Bid Information; and (2) Bid Tabulation Sheet
FUNDING SOURCE (Where Applicable.) 101-5-141-315.00
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and award Bid No. 13-003 to Lhoist North America in the amount of
$21.00/ton for the annual contract of road base material and authorize the Mayor to execute any necessary
documentation.
APPROVALS: Terry Roberts
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Bid Information Sheet
November 28, 2012
Bid No. 13-003
For: Rebid-Annual Contract-Road Base Material
Purchase not to exceed budgeted funds.
Number of bidders sent a bid packet: 9
Number of completed bids returned to Purchasing: 3
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BID TABULATION
REBID-ANNUAL CONTRACT-ROAD BASE MATERIAL
(Crushed Limestone)
BID #13-003
Knife
Lhoist
Statewide
North
River
America
Materials
Estimated
Tons
10,000
10,000
10,000
Freight Rate
Per Ton
8.50
17.00
17.64
Material Cost
Per Ton
16.75
4.00
5.67
Total Cost
Per Ton
25.25
21.00
23.31
Total
Estimated
$ Amount
$252,500.00
$210,000.00 $233,100.00
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AGENDA ITEM 12
DATE OF MEETING: December 20, 2012
DATE SUBMITTED: December 17, 2012
DEPT. OF ORIGIN: Administration
SUBMITTED BY: Terry Roberts
MEETING TYPE:
CLASSIFICATION:
ORDINANCE:
REGULAR
PUBLIC HEARING
1ST READING
SPECIAL
CONSENT
2ND READING
EXECUTIVE SESSION
REGULAR
RESOLUTION
WORK SESSION
AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION: Discuss and Possibly Act Upon Recommendations for Appointments and/or
Re-Appointments to Various City Advisory Boards
SUMMARY STATEMENT: See attached memo from Terry Roberts.
STAFF ANALYSIS (For Ordinances or Regular Agenda Items):
A. PROS:
B. CONS:
ALTERNATIVES (In Suggested Order of Staff Preference):
ATTACHMENTS: (1) Memo from Terry Roberts
FUNDING SOURCE (Where Applicable):
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the recommendations for appointments and/or re-appointments to
various city advisory boards, as presented.
APPROVALS: Milton Y. Tate, Jr.
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To:
Mayor and City Council
From:
Terry K. Roberts, City Manager
Subject:
Advisory Board Recommendations 2012
Date:
December 13, 2012
Under the new guidelines for board appointments, persons interested in serving
fill out an application of interest. This includes current board members who are
willing and interested in continuing their service.
As part of the guidelines, the Mayor and City Manager are to review the board
appointments and offer a recommendation to the City Council.
Our
recommendations are shown below:
Airport Advisory: Bryan Butler and Mark Whitehead recommended for
reappointment. Brent Nedbalek to replace Mickey Walker.
Board of Adjustment: Walt Schoenvogel and Mike Haywood recommended for
reappointment. One vacancy still remains for the position held by Darren Heine
who requested to not be reappointed.
Brenham Housing Authority: Richard Flammer and Harvey Williams are
incumbents who are willing to continue service and are being recommended for
reappointment.
Brenham Community Development Corporation: Incumbents John Barkman,
Bill Betts and John Hasskarl recommended for reappointment.
Hotel Occupancy Tax Board: Of the two city positions up for reappointment,
Jean Shoup is willing to be reappointed and Brett Smith does not wish to
continue service. Ms. Shoup is recommended for reappointment. We are
contacting others for the other vacancy and will bring a recommendation on that
position later.
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Advisory Board Recommendations 2012
Page 2 of 2
Library Advisory Board: Keith Herring and Meg Cone are incumbents who are
willing to continue service and are being recommended for reappointment.
Main Street Board: The three incumbents who are eligible for reappointment
have expressed a willingness to stay on the board and are recommended for
reappointment. They are Traci Pyle, Leslie Harrell and Tommy Upchurch.
Parks Advisory Board: Three positions on the board are up for appointment.
Four persons have expressed interest including the three incumbents. The
incumbents are recommended for reappointment and include Jeff Tilley, Jim
Baker and Robert Haberman. The fourth citizen to express interest is Luis
Mendoza. If he is not appointed, the staff would be willing to advise him of the
opportunity for future consideration as vacancies occur.
Planning and Zoning Commission: The following incumbents have expressed
an interest in continuing service on the P&Z and are recommended for
reappointment: Walt Schoenvogel, Leroy Jefferson, Calvin Kossie and Lynette
Sheffield. Joe Al Picone and Dennis Mahlmann are incumbents that were held
over but have expressed an interest in being replaced. Three citizens have
expressed interest in replacing Mr. Picone and Mr. Mahlmann: Deanna Alfred,
Charlie Pyle and Darren Heine. All three are good candidates for service. The
recommendation is to appoint Ms. Alfred and Mr. Pyle in 2012 and consider Mr.
Heine in the future if another vacancy occurs.
This packet includes a recap of the boards and their members as well as a copy
of the individual forms filled out by the citizens expressing an interest in serving.
If you have any questions, please get with the Mayor or me.
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AGENDA ITEM 13
DATE OF MEETING: December 20, 2012
DATE SUBMITTED: December 17, 2012
DEPT. OF ORIGIN: Administration
SUBMITTED BY: Terry K. Roberts
MEETING TYPE:
CLASSIFICATION:
ORDINANCE:
REGULAR
PUBLIC HEARING
1ST READING
SPECIAL
CONSENT
2ND READING
EXECUTIVE SESSION
REGULAR
RESOLUTION
WORK SESSION
AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION: Texas Government Code Section 551.072 – Deliberation Regarding Real
Property – Discussion and Deliberation Concerning the Possible Acquisition of Park Land
SUMMARY STATEMENT: Executive Session discussion.
STAFF ANALYSIS (For Ordinances or Regular Agenda Items):
A. PROS:
B. CONS:
ALTERNATIVES (In Suggested Order of Staff Preference):
ATTACHMENTS: None.
FUNDING SOURCE (Where Applicable):
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discussion only.
APPROVALS: Terry K. Roberts
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AGENDA ITEM 14
DATE OF MEETING: December 20, 2012
DATE SUBMITTED: December 17, 2012
DEPT. OF ORIGIN: Administration
SUBMITTED BY: Terry K. Roberts
MEETING TYPE:
CLASSIFICATION:
ORDINANCE:
REGULAR
PUBLIC HEARING
1ST READING
SPECIAL
CONSENT
2ND READING
EXECUTIVE SESSION
REGULAR
RESOLUTION
WORK SESSION
AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION: Texas Government Code Section 551.071 – Consultation with Attorney –
Consultation with City Attorney Concerning Legal Issues Related to the Demolition and Abatement of the
Abandoned Municipal Building Located at 210 N. Park Street
SUMMARY STATEMENT: Executive Session discussion.
STAFF ANALYSIS (For Ordinances or Regular Agenda Items):
A. PROS:
B. CONS:
ALTERNATIVES (In Suggested Order of Staff Preference):
ATTACHMENTS: None.
FUNDING SOURCE (Where Applicable):
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discussion only.
APPROVALS: Terry K. Roberts
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AGENDA ITEM 15
DATE OF MEETING: December 20, 2012
DATE SUBMITTED: December 17, 2012
DEPT. OF ORIGIN: Administration
SUBMITTED BY: Terry K. Roberts
MEETING TYPE:
CLASSIFICATION:
ORDINANCE:
REGULAR
PUBLIC HEARING
1ST READING
SPECIAL
CONSENT
2ND READING
EXECUTIVE SESSION
REGULAR
RESOLUTION
WORK SESSION
AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION: Discuss and Possibly Act Upon Final Payment to 1 Priority Environmental
Services, Inc. for the Demolition and Abatement of the Abandoned Municipal Building Located at 210 N. Park
Street and Authorize the Mayor to Execute any Necessary Documentation
SUMMARY STATEMENT: To be discussed in Executive Session.
STAFF ANALYSIS (For Ordinances or Regular Agenda Items):
A. PROS:
B. CONS:
ALTERNATIVES (In Suggested Order of Staff Preference):
ATTACHMENTS: None
FUNDING SOURCE (Where Applicable):
RECOMMENDED ACTION: As discussed in Executive Session
APPROVALS: Terry K. Roberts
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