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City of Farmers Branch
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
City Hall Plaza
13000 William Dodson Parkway
Farmers Branch, Texas
Monday, February 4, 2002
7:30 p.m.
The following members of the City Council were present:
Students
Mayor
Bob Phelps
Laura Steed
Mayor Pro Tem
Calla Davis
Carey Murawski
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem
Charlie Bird
Justin Williams
Councilmembers
Bill Moses
Brian Fuller
Jim Robbs
Crystal Eddy
Paul Walden
Valerie Timberlake
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The following members of the City Administration were present:
Students
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
Assistant City Manager
Assistant to the City Manager
City Secretary
City Attorney
Director of Public Works
Communications Director
Director of Community Services
Director of Parks & Recreation
Library Director
City Engineer
Director of Equipment Services
Police Chief
Fire Chief
Recording Secretary
Richard Escalante Sanober Moorani
Linda Groomer Krystal Blow
John Burke
Phyllis Washington
John Roach
Crystal Eddy
Cindee Peters
John Boyle
Glenda Lara
Mark Pavageaux
Tom Bryson
Ryan Smola
Michael Spicer
Jeff Fuller
Matt Brand
Mary Jane Stevenson Krista Prince
Jerry Murawski
Justin Barber
Don Moore
Victoria Dexter
Jim Fawcett
Chris Bonilla
Kyle King
Deven Cross
Suzanne Reynolds
Student Mayor Sneed called the City Council meeting of February 4, 2002 to
order at 7:30 p.m. The meeting was televised.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Bird gave the invocation and Student Deputy Mayor Pro
Tem Williams led the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
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A.2 INTRODUCE STUDENT GOVERNMENT DAY PARTICIPANTS AND
PROCLAIM FEBRUARY 4, 2002 AS R.L. TURNER STUDENT
GOVERNMENT DAY IN FARMERS BRANCH.
Mayor Phelps presented the following information. Monday, February 4, 2002 is
R.L. Turner High School Student Government Day at the City of Farmers Branch.
Students from the high school are serving as counterparts to the Mayor, City
Council, City Manager, Assistant City Managers and Department Heads. These
students will actually "run" the City for a day.
Mayor Phelps introduced Lori Dumerer, sponsor of the R.L. Turner High School
Student Government Day participants, and presented her with a proclamation.
Mayor Phelps, the City Council, and the City staff introduced their counterparts
and presented the students with a certificate and a gift bag.
A.3 PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARD.
Student Mayor Steed presented a 20-year employee service award to Kevin
Hickey of the Equipment Services.
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A.4 CONSIDER MEETING TIME FOR THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING ON FEBRUARY 18, 2002 AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Student Mayor Steed presented the following information. I have a special
announcement concerning the next regular meeting of the Farmers Branch City
Council on Monday, February 18. That night, is a very unusual event, we have
five long-time City employees who are retiring, with a total of 135 years service
to the City. In order to appropriately celebrate and recognize these individuals for
their many years of service to the citizens of Farmers Branch and in order to
accommodate the many friends and family members that are expected to attend,
we are announcing the following special arrangements.
For the meeting of February 18th City Council Tonight will air at 6:30 p.m. and
the Council meeting will begin at 7 p.m. rather than the traditional 7:30 p.m. and
will convene in the City Hall lobby, where we will make retirement presentations
to these dedicated members of the City staff. Following the presentations I will
recess the Council meeting until 7:45 p.m. to then complete the rest of the agenda.
This will give time for family, pictures and individual congratulations to the
employees.
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So, to recap, City Council Tonight will air at 6:30 p.m. and the City Council
meeting of Monday, February 18th will convene at 7 p.m. in the lobby of Farmers
Branch City Hall. Following the very special presentations, I will recess the
Council meeting until 7:45 p.m. to consider the remainder of that night's agenda.
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I appreciate your patience with these special arrangements and hope you will join
us that evening as we congratulate our impending retirees.
A.5 PRESENTATION OF BOARD APPLICATIONS.
There were no applications presented.
A.6 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION.
Richard Gombeski, 2650 Farmers Branch Lane, stated he would like to share with
Council two utility projects that took place around his property. He referenced
the repair of the sewer line behind his property by the City. He stated Mark
Pavageaux contacted him before the project was to take place and kept him
updated during the project. He stated it was a smooth repair job and everything
went great. He stated in contrast the Southwestern Bell cable project-taking place
along Farmers Branch Lane has had several problems. He stated residents
received no notification for how long the project would take or whom to contact if
there were problems. He stated he feels Southwestern Bell should have had more
communication with the residents about the project.
Mr. Gombeski stated if the City is in the process of updating the Process or
Procedure Manual of how to manage a utility project, he suggested they speak
with the Public Works Department. Mayor Phelps stated someone from the City
would be getting back with Mr. Gombeski.
Ruth Alhilahi, 2901 N. Sunbeck, stated she enjoyed the discussion in the Study
Session because it was so lively and would like the public to be able to see similar
type discussion. Student Mayor Steed stated it was because of the Student
Government Day participants.
John Wells, 13521 Heartside, stated he was gratified to see the students
participating in the Student Government Day and hopes they will come back to
future City Council meetings.
A.7 REPORT ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS.
Student Mayor Steed and student City Councilmembers gave a brief summary of
the items discussed in Study Session prior to the regular meeting.
B.0 CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING AS CONSENT ITEMS AND TAKE THE
APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Phelps stated under the title of consent items are items that are to be
considered and action taken that may not need discussion individually. Any
member of the City Council or the audience may request to withdraw any item
from the consent items and place the item before the Council for full discussion.
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The concept for the consent items is established in order to speed up discussion
for those items that need more time for discussion.
A motion by Student Mayor Pro Tem Murawski, seconded by Student Deputy
Mayor Pro Tem William, all voting "aye," accepted the Consent Agenda as
submitted.
A motion by Mayor Pro Tem Davis, seconded by Councilman Robbs, all voting
"aye," accepted the Consent Agenda as submitted.
B.1 APPROVED OF MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF
JANUARY 21, 2002.
B.2 ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 2654 RESTORING A SCHOOL ZONE
ON DENNIS LANE TO ITS ORIGINAL LENGTH, AMENDING THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 82, TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES,
ARTICLE II, DIVISION 7, SCHOOL ZONES, TO REPEAL
ORDINANCE NO. 2562 IN ITS ENTIRETY; PROVIDE A PENALTY
CLAUSE; PROVIDE A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH,
TEXAS, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES,
CHAPTER 82, TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES, ARTICLE II,
DIVISION 7, SCHOOL ZONES, BY REPEALING ORDINANCE
NO. 2562; PROVIDING A PENALTY AND PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE.
B.3 ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2002-011 AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO PURCHASE DESKTOP COMPUTER SYSTEMS,
LAPTOPS AND PRINTERS UTILIZING THE STATE OF TEXAS
CATALOG PURCHASING PROCEDURES FOR AUTOMATED
INFORMATION SYSTEMS.
C.1 PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF J. RINGER CUSTOM
HOMES, INC. FOR THE FINAL PLAT APPROVAL OF SUNBECK
CORNERS ADDITION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Student Mayor Sneed presented the following information. Sunbeck Corners is a
3.26-acre development, located on the south portion of Sunbeck Circle
approximately 700 feet east of Josey Lane. The residential development includes
3 lots located on the north side and 6 lots located on the south side of Sunbeck
Circle. The developer, J. Ringer Custom Homes, Inc., proposes to subdivide the
existing lots of the Sunbeck Circle Addition into nine lots for Sunbeck Corners.
The final plat for Sunbeck Corners dedicates right-of-way for Sunburst Lane, and
a 15-foot drainage and utility easement. As provided in a Developer's Contract,
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the developer is constructing water and sewer lines to each lot and a new street
with storm sewer. The Developer's Contract is a companion item on this City
Council agenda. The final plat is consistent with the City requirements for
approval.
The Final Plat of Sunbeck Corners is a replat of Tract 5, Block A and Tracts 4, 5,
and 6, Block A Sunbeck Circle Addition. Texas law requires that a public hearing
be held prior to approving replats and that property owners within the subdivision
be notified.
Public Hearing notices were mailed to 26 residences and the City received no
written responses.
Texas law requires that a final plat must be approved if the plat meets all of the
City's zoning and subdivision requirements. The final plat for Sunbeck Corners
conforms to all the City's zoning and subdivision requirements. The developer is
not requesting any variances to the City's zoning and subdivision requirements.
Planning and Zoning Commission recommend the final plat for Sunbeck Corners
be approved.
Student Mayor Steed opened the public meeting.
John Wells, 13521 Heartside, asked if there should be a discussion before this
item is approved. Mayor Phelps stated that this item is just for final plat approval.
Mr. Wells stated that this item is a residential development and has been turned
down by the City Council.
Ruth Alhilahi, 2901 N. Sunbeck, asked about the drainage improvements.
A motion by Student Councilman Fuller, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem
Williams, all voting "aye," closed the public hearing.
A motion by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Bird, seconded by Councilman Moses, all
voting "aye," closed the public hearing.
Jerry Murawski, City Engineer, stated Phil Able representing Mr. Ringer was
present. Mr. Murawski stated this item is a plat and not a rezoning. A plat is a
subdivision of land and that is what the Council will be acting on. He stated this
is not a zoning case and that the proposed plat conforms one hundred percent to
all of the zoning and subdivision requirements of the City.
Mr. Murawski stated all the drainage improvements that are going in will drain to
the drainage channel to the south and will have no impact on any of the residential
property on the creek.
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Mr. Murawski explained that a proposed rezoning of the property has previously
been denied by the City Council.
Student City Engineer Barber gave a summary of the Final Plat for Sunbeck
Circle.
Student Mayor Pro Tem Murawski asked Mr. Able how many homes would be
built.
Phillip Able, 5343 Vanderbilt, Dallas, replied there will be nine lots. Student
Mayor Pro Tem Murawski asked if the homes would be the same style as the
homes already there. Mr. Abel stated the homes would meet all the building code
requirements, the lots are for sale, and there is no design yet.
Mayor Pro Tem Davis asked the applicant if he is aware that any request for
variances would not be supported by the City staff. Mr. Abel replied yes. Mayor
Pro Tem Davis asked if he could build the homes on those designed lots. Mr.
Able replied yes.
There being no further discussion, a motion by Student Mayor Pro Tem
Murawski, seconded by Student Councilwoman Eddy, all voting, "aye" approved
the final plat for Sunbeck Corners.
There being no further discussion, a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Davis, seconded
by Councilman Robbs, all voting, "aye" approved the final plat for Sunbeck
Corners.
C.2 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 2002-018 APPROVING A
DEVELOPER'S CONTRACT WITH J. RINGER CUSTOM HOMES, INC.
RELATIVE TO SUNBECK CORNERS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Student Mayor Sneed presented the following information. The Developer's
Contract with J. Ringer Custom Homes, Inc. is a companion item on this agenda
to the final plat for the Sunbeck Corners Addition. The Developer's Contract
requires the developer to install fire hydrants, storm sewer, water lines and
sanitary sewer lines to serve the development. The developer is required to
construct the proposed street within the development.
The City Engineer recommends the adoption of Resolution No. 2002-018
approving the Developer's Contract with J. Ringer Custom Homes, Inc., for
Sunbeck Corners.
John Wells, 13521 Heartside, urged the City Council to approve the developer's
contract with J. Ringer providing he does conform to the regulations
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Student Deputy Mayor Pro Tem. Williams asked Mr. Able if Mr. Ringer has
agreed to install fire hydrants, storm sewers, water lines and sanitary sewer lines
as well as to construct the proposed streets in the development with his money.
Mr. Able replied yes. Student Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Williams stated with no
disrespect, he hopes the City Council does not anticipate seeing anyone connected
with this project at the Zoning Board of Adjustments Board requesting a variance.
Mr. Able replied he does not anticipate any variances.
Richard Escalante, City Manager, stated that Mr. Able said during the previous
agenda item that some of these lots might be for sale. Mr. Escalante asked if the
owner has looked at these lots and determined that marketable quality houses can
be built on the lot as currently configured. Mr. Able stated Lot 1, Block C, would
be built as a spec home by J. Ringer and Lot 2, Block B will also be built as a
spec home. He stated the rest of the homes would be for sale and J. Ringer will
build all the homes. Mr. Escalante asked if he has looked at all the lots and
determined that he can build a quality home within the zoning requirements. Mr.
Able replied yes.
There being no further discussion, a motion by Student Deputy Mayor Pro Tem
Williams, seconded by Student Councilman Fuller, all voting "aye," adopted
Resolution No. 2002-018 approving the Developer's Contract with J. Ringer
Custom Homes, Inc., for Sunbeck Corners.
There being no further discussion, a motion by Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Bird,
seconded by Councilman Moses, all voting "aye," adopted Resolution No. 2002-
018 approving the Developer's Contract with J. Ringer Custom Homes, Inc., for
Sunbeck Corners.
D.1 CONSIDER ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 2655 ISSUING THE ELECTION
ORDER CALLING FOR A CITY COUNCIL ELECTION FOR MAYOR AND
PLACE 2 ON MAY 4, 2002 AND TAKE THE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Student Mayor Sneed presented the following information. On May 4, 2002 an
election for Mayor and City Council Place 2 will be held at the Farmers Branch
Manske Library, 13613 Webb Chapel Road, and Crosby Road Recreation Center
at 1610 Crosby Road, Carrollton, Texas. Mayor and Place 2 will serve three-year
terms.
Early voting will be held in City Hall beginning April 17, 2002 and ending April
30, 2002. The hours for early voting will be 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday
through Friday. The city hall will be open on Saturday, April 27, 2002 from 8:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 28, 2002 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. On
April 29, 2002 and April 30, 2002 the hours for voting will be 7:00 a.m. to 7:00
p.m. for the convenience of the citizens to vote early.
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The City Secretary recommends the issuance of the Election Order by adopting
Ordinance No. 2655.
There being no discussion, a motion by Student Councilman Fuller, seconded by
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Williams, all voting "aye," adopted the following
captioned Ordinance No. 2655 issuing the Election Order calling for a City
Council Election for Mayor and Place 2 to be held on May 4, 2002.
There being no discussion, a motion by Councilman Moses, seconded by
Councilman Walden, all voting "aye," adopted the following captioned Ordinance
No. 2655 issuing the Election Order calling for a City Council Election for Mayor
and Place 2 to be held on May 4, 2002.
THE STATE OF TEXAS - COUNTY OF DALLAS CITY OF
FARMERS BRANCH
ORDER CALLNG AN ELECTION FOR MAYOR AND COUNCIL
MEMBER PLACE 2.
D.2 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 2002-023 PROVIDING FOR
THE LOCAL EXEMPTION OF TAXATION ON TRAVEL TRAILERS AND
TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Student Mayor Sneed presented the following information. On November 6,
2001, the voters of Texas approved an amendment to the Texas Constitution to
provide for the taxation and local option exemption of certain defined travel
trailers. The enabling legislation of the Tax Code defines a travel trailer as a
house trailer-type vehicle or a camper trailer regardless of whether the vehicle is
affixed to real property, that: (1) is less than 400 square feet in area; and (2) is
designed primarily for use as temporary living quarters in connection with
recreational, camping, travel, or seasonal use, and not as a permanent dwelling.
Code enforcement officers conducted a trailer survey approximately 12-18
months ago. The results of this survey indicated that approximately 53 vehicles
would be considered "travel trailers" as defined in the Tax Code. These vehicles
are more commonly referred to as pop-up, camping, or recreational trailers. On
average, if these trailers were valued at $10,000 each, the total associated annual
City property taxes would be $2,332.
Prior to this change in the law, travel trailers were considered personal property
not used for the production of income and were exempt from taxation. Under the
new legislation, travel trailers as defined above are taxable unless an entity adopts
a resolution to exempt such property. However, the statute prohibits a school
district from adopting the local exemption, and therefore travel trailers will be
taxable by school districts.
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Student Councilwoman Eddy asked if mobile homes are currently being taxed
under the Texas Constitution or are they being added under this amendment. John
Boyle, City Attorney, stated mobile homes are usually larger than this and they
are being taxed and will continue to be taxed.
Student Councilwoman Eddy asked if mobile homes were included in the in the
State of Texas Amendment or is it restricted to traveling and camping trailers.
Mr. Boyle replied motor homes are exempt and have been for some time.
Student Councilwoman Eddy asked since schools districts are prohibited from
adopting local exemptions will this not put a burden to owners of this type
vehicle. Mr. Boyle replied yes.
Student Councilwoman Eddy asked how much would the additional tax increase
for a valuation of $100. Mr. Escalante replied $1.75 for school taxes.
Student Councilwoman Eddy asks how the evaluation of the property is
determined. Mr. Escalante replied that the Dallas Central Appraisal District
determines the evaluation of the property.
Mr. Escalante gave a brief explanation of how the City estimated what the taxes
would be if the City did not exempt travel trailers.
Councilman Robbs stated he did not understand how the appraisal district can
arrive at a value for travel trailers, as individual use and depreciation will vary.
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Bird clarified this has nothing to do with motor homes.
There being no further discussion, a motion by Student Councilwoman Eddy,
seconded by Student Councilman Fuller, all voting "aye," adopted Resolution No.
2002-023.
There being no further discussion, a motion by Councilman Robbs, seconded by
Councilman Moses, all voting "aye," adopted Resolution No. 2002-023.
D.3 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 2002-005 APPROVING AN
ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CARTER AND BURGESS,
INC. FOR DESIGN OF THE LAKEWAY BOULEVARD DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Student Mayor Sneed presented the following information. On December 21,
1998, Tax Increment Financing District No. 1, known as TIF No. 1, was approved
by the City Council to fund public street, sidewalk, drainage, water, sanitary
sewer, and enhancement improvements on the west side of the City. TIF No. 1
was created to provide a financing tool for the public improvements to encourage
and facilitate new development.
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On June 4, 2001, the City Council approved Development Agreement No. 1 for
construction of Lakeway Boulevard. The construction of Lakeway Boulevard is
the first improvement proposed within TIF No. 1. Development Agreement No.
provides for the developer to advance funds for the design and construction of
Lakeway Boulevard with reimbursement to the developer for the actual funds
advanced in an amount not to exceed $3,717,700 plus a maximum of 6% interest
per year. The reimbursement will be made when there are sufficient TIF No. 1
funds available after other TIF No. 1 financial obligations are met. The
development agreement provides that the City will enter into contracts with
consulting firms for the engineering, including the engineering that has been
performed prior to approval of the development agreement, with the
compensation determined on the same basis that the City determines the
engineering fees for other capital improvement projects. Prior to award of any
engineering contracts, the developer shall advance cash funds to City.
Carter and Burgess, Inc. was selected to perform the drainage design for Lakeway
Boulevard because it is developing the master drainage plan for the West Side.
The firm is acceptable because the firm has experience on similar projects and it
has performed satisfactorily for the City in the past.
The developer had Carter and Burgess, Inc. initiate the design of the drainage
improvements for Lakeway Boulevard before Development Agreement No. 1 was
approved so that the street would be completed in Fall 2002 to accommodate new
development. Carter and Burgess, Inc. completed the design in full conformance
with City requirements. The design plans were merged with the paving and utility
design plans. The street improvements were bid by the City. The City Council
awarded the bid on November 5, 2001. Construction commenced on December 3,
2001.
An engineering services agreement has been prepared with Carter and Burgess,
Inc. for the drainage design associated with Lakeway Boulevard work. The
proposed fee is $68,900, which is consistent with engineering fees on similar
proj ects.
The City has received $68,900 for design of the Lakeway Boulevard drainage
improvements from American Realty Trust, Inc. and Income Opportunity Realty
Investors, Inc., the collective developers of the property adjacent to the proposed
street.
Consider adopting Resolution No. 2002-005 approving an engineering services
agreement with Carter and Burgess, Inc. for design of the Lakeway Boulevard
drainage improvements in the amount of $68,900.
There being no discussion, a motion by Student Mayor Timberlake, seconded by
Student Councilwoman Eddy, all voting "aye," adopted Resolution No. 2002-005
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approving an engineering services agreement with Carter and Burgess, Inc. for
design of the Lakeway Boulevard drainage improvements in the amount of
$68,900.
There being no discussion, a motion by Councilman Walden, seconded by
Councilman Robbs, all voting "aye," adopted Resolution No. 2002-005 approving
an engineering services agreement with Carter and Burgess, Inc. for design of the
Lakeway Boulevard drainage improvements in the amount of $68,900.
DA CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 2002-006 APPROVING AN
ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HALFF ASSOCIATES,
INC. FOR DESIGN OF LAKEWAY BOULEVARD PAVING AND UTILITY
IMPROVEMENTS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Student Mayor Sneed presented the following information. This agenda item is a
companion to the previous agenda item concerning the design of Lakeway
Boulevard.
Halff Associates, Inc. was selected to perform the surveying, paving and utility
design, and preparation of legal descriptions for the realignment of the street
because it designed Mercer Crossing Boulevard and the existing development
adjacent to Lakeway Boulevard. The firm is acceptable because the firm has
experience on similar projects and it has performed satisfactorily for the City in
the past.
The developer had Halff Associates, Inc. initiate the engineering work on
Lakeway Boulevard before Development Agreement No. 1 was approved so that
the street would be completed in Fall 2002 to accommodate new development.
Halff Associates, Inc. completed the design in full conformance with City
requirements. The design plans were merged with the paving and utility design
plans. The street improvements were bid. The City Council awarded the bid on
November 5, 2001. Construction commenced on December 3, 2001.
An engineering services agreement has been prepared with Halff Associates, Inc.
for the paving and utility improvements, surveying, and preparation of legal
descriptions for the realignment of the street. The proposed fee is $161,860,
which is consistent with engineering fees on similar projects.
The City has received $161,860 for the Lakeway Boulevard paving and utility
design, surveying, and preparation of legal descriptions from American Realty
Trust, Inc. and Income Opportunity Realty Investors, Inc., the collective
developers of the property adjacent to the proposed street.
Consider adopting Resolution No. 2002-006 approving an engineering services
agreement with Halff associates, Inc. for the Lakeway Boulevard paving and
utility design, surveying, and preparation of legal descriptions in the amount of
$161,860.
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Student Mayor Pro Tem Murawski asked Jerry Murawski, City Engineer, asked if
there was anything different or unexpected with Lakeway Boulevard. Mr.
Murawski replied no.
There being no further discussion, a motion by Student Mayor Pro Tem
Murawski, seconded by Student Councilman Fuller, all voting "aye," adopted
Resolution No. 2002-006 approving an engineering services agreement with Halff
Associates, Inc. for the Lakeway Boulevard paving and utility design, surveying,
and preparation of legal descriptions in the amount of $161,860.
There being no further discussion, a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Davis, seconded
by Councilman Moses, all voting "aye," adopted Resolution No. 2002-006
approving an engineering services agreement with Halff Associates, Inc. for the
Lakeway Boulevard paving and utility design, surveying, and preparation of legal
descriptions in the amount of $161,860.
D.5 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 2002-020 ACCEPTING THE
PROPOSAL FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL RELAMPING MATERIALS FROM ACT
ONE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Student Mayor Sneed presented the following information. The 2001-2002
Operating Budget provides funding for the purchase of traffic signal relamping
materials in the amount of $107,000. The purchase is being made under the high
technology procurement provisions of Texas law.
On December 11, 2001, eight proposals were received for the traffic signal
relamping materials. The proposal by Act One Communications, Inc. meets
specifications and reflects the lowest unit price for Light Emitting Diode signals
compared with the other seven proposals.
City staff negotiated with Act One to increase their warranty period from five
years to seven years. If approved, the cost to purchase Light Emitting Diode
signals from Act One will be $78,892.80.
The Traffic Engineer recommends adopting Resolution No. 2002-020 accepting
the proposal for traffic signal relamping materials submitted by Act One
Communications, Inc. in the amount of $78,892.80.
Dave Davis, Traffic Engineer, gave a demonstration of the lights that will be used
for traffic signal relamping. Student Mayor Steed asked if the lights came in red.
Mr. Davis replied yes. Student Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Williams asked Mr. Davis
if he was in agreement and approval of the Resolution No. 2002-020. Mr. Davis
replied yes.
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There being no further discussion, a motion by Student Deputy Mayor Pro Tem
Williams, seconded by Student Mayor Pro Tem Murawski, all voting "aye,"
adopted Resolution No. 2002-020 accepting the proposal for traffic signal
relamping materials submitted by Act One Communications, Inc. in the amount of
$78,892.80.
There being no further discussion, a motion by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Bird,
seconded by Councilman Moses, all voting "aye," adopted Resolution No. 2002-
020 accepting the proposal for traffic signal relamping materials submitted by Act
One Communications, Inc. in the amount of $78,892.80.
D.6 CONSIDER COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORTS AND REQUESTS AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION.
There were no travel reports or requests.
D.7 PRESENTATION OF COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND ORGANIZATION
REPORTS.
There were no presentations of Council committee and organization reports.
E.1 ADJOURNMENT.
A motion by Student Mayor Sneed, a seconded by Student Deputy Mayor Pro
Tem William, all voting "aye," adjourned the City Council meeting of February 4,
2002 at 9:07 p.m.
A motion by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem. Bird, a seconded by Councilman Moses, all
voting "aye," adjourned the City Council meeting of February 4, 2002 at 9:07
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