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City of Colleyville
City Council
Agenda
City Hall
100 Main Street
Colleyville, Texas
76034
817.503.1000
www.colleyville.com
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
CITY COUNCIL PORTRAITS - 4:00 P.M. - CITY HALL
WORKSESSION - 5:30 PM
EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM - THIRD FLOOR
CALL T O ORDER
WS-1 Discussion of the strategy to retire Colleyville Economic Development
Corporation (CEDC) debt
WS-2 Explanation of electioneering lottery
WS-3 Discussion of the September 15, 2020, City Council regular agenda items
1.EXECUTIVE SESSION - In accordance with Texas Government Code,
Chapter 551, Subchapter D
Section 551.071 - Legal - Consultation with attorney on legal issues raised
by items on the agenda
Section 551.071 - Legal - Consultation with attorney regarding
contemplated and/or pending litigation, including the Glade Road eminent
domain case for Parcel 150
Section 551.072 - Real Estate - Deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease,
or value of real property for City facilities, including acquisition of real
property along SH26
Section 551.087 – Economic Development - Discuss or deliberate regarding
commercial or financial information the City has received from business
prospects the City seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in the City and
with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations;
deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect
REGULAR MEETING
7:30 P.M.
INVOCATION: Pastor Josh Anderson, Colleyville Presbyterian
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: City Attorney Whitt Wyatt
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2. EXECUTIVE SESSION READING AND PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER
AND TAKE ANY ACTION(S) NECESSARY RELATIVE TO ITEMS
DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION - RESOLUTION R-20-4534
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
Announcements of civic and charitable events
Presentation of calendar events and updates
Announcements of awards and recognition
4. CONSENT: READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION R-20-4535
4a Approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of
September 1, 2020
4b Approval of the continuance of the Grounds Maintenance Mowing
Contract with Whitmore and Sons, Inc., in an amount not to exceed
$206,623.40, and authorize the City Manager to execute same, and
any associated change orders, in an amount not to exceed 25 percent
of the contract price
4c Approval of the FY2021 fleet replacement schedule
4d Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2021 to 2025 Capital Improvement
Program (CIP)
4e Approval to purchase a replacement Harben Sewer Jet truck from
Patterson Equipment, through the Texas Local Government Purchasing
Cooperative (BuyBoard) in an amount not to exceed $117,287.00, and
authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract
4f Approval to extend an ongoing annual partnership agreement with
Autobahn Motor Cars to sponsor the loan of a vehicle to the Colleyville
Police Department for the expressed use of the Colleyville Heritage
High School Resource Officer
4g Approval of Amendment No. 1 of the Interlocal Agreement for
Combined Animal Control and Shelter Services for the cities of Keller,
Southlake, and Colleyville to add the city of Roanoke as a contracting
partner
4h Approval of Amendment No. 1 of the Interlocal Agreement for
Combined Public Safety Dispatching and Jail Services for the cities of
Keller, Southlake, and Colleyville to add the city of Roanoke as a
contracting partner
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5.ITEMS NOT FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
5a Monthly Financial Report - August 2020
5b Update on Economic Development efforts
6.ORDINANCE(S): SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING
6a Ordinance O-20-2133
Amending Ordinance O-19-2094 relating to the Fiscal Year 2020
budget
6b Ordinance O-20-2134
Adoption of the proposed Fiscal Year 2021 budget
6c Ordinance O-20-2135
Adoption of the Ad Valorem Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2021
6d Ordinance O-20-2136
An ordinance amending Section 3 - Service Charges of the Water and
Sewer Policy and Procedure Manual as contained in the Code of
Ordinances, to implement updated base rates
6e Ordinance O-20-2137
Amending the City’s fee schedule by amending and restating Section
2-26 of the Colleyville, Texas, Code of Ordinances, establishing fees
and charges for City services
6f Ordinance O-20-2138
Approval of a negotiated settlement between the Atmos Cities
Steering Committee and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division
regarding the company's 2020 Rate Review Mechanism filing and
adopting tariffs reflecting rate adjustments consistent with the
negotiated settlement
7.TABLED: ORDINANCE(S) READING AND PUBLIC HEARING
7a Ordinance O-20-2127
Consideration for a Special Use Permit for a day care center on Lots
9R and 10R, Block 1, of the Winding Creek Addition, located at 6412
and 6416 Colleyville Boulevard, Case ZC20-015
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7b Ordinance O-20-2128
Consideration of an amendment to the PUD-C Planned Unit
Development-Commercial district for the Winding Creek
development, specifically for hours of operation on Lots 9R and 10R,
Block 1, of the Winding Creek Addition, located at 6412 and 6416
Colleyville Boulevard, Case ZC20-012
8.CITIZEN COMMENTS
9.ACTION/RESOLUTION: DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A
RESOLUTION RATIFYING COUNCIL AGENDA ACTION FOR - READING
AND PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION R-20-4536
10.ADJOURNMENT
I hereby certify this agenda was posted on City Hall bulletin boards Friday,
September 11, 2020 by 5:00 p.m.
Christine Loven, TRMC
City Secretary
A quorum of any Colleyville board, commission, or committee may be present at
this meeting.
Any matter on this agenda may, at the discretion of the governing body, be
opened for public comment and discussion.
If you plan to attend this public meeting and have a disability that requires special
accommodations, please advise the City Secretary at least 48 hours in advance at
817.503.1133, and reasonable accommodations will be made to assist you.
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City of Colleyville
City Council
Minutes
City Hall
100 Main Street
Colleyville, Texas 76034
817. 503.1000
www.colleyville.com
Tuesday, September 15, 2020 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Mayor Richard Newton called the Colleyville City Council Worksession to order on
Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Mayor Richard Newton, Mayor Pro Tem Bobby Lindamood, and
Councilmembers Tammy Nakamura, Kathy Wheat, George Dodson, Chuck Kelley
and Callie Rigney.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Jerry Ducay, Assistant City Manager Mark Wood,
Assistant City Manager Adrienne Lothery, Police Chief Michael Miller, Fire Chief
Mark Cantrell, Community Development Director Ben Bryner, Public Works
Director Ray Silva-Reyes, Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Escobedo, Finance
Director Kyle Lester, City Attorney Whitt Wyatt, and City Secretary Christine
Loven.
WS-1 Discussion of the strategy to retire Colleyville Economic Development
Corporation (CEDC) debt
Assistant City Manager Mark Wood presented this item. He noted this strategy,
which will save money and keep the CEDC healthy, began with the Audit
Committee, but there were several tasks which had to occur before moving
forward. Once it was determined the CEDC debt was callable, staff consulted with
the City’s financial advisor and auditors to determine best use of funds. It was
determined there is $4.75 million in outstanding debt in the CEDC. The TIF is
eligible to repay the CEDC for $5.5 million in bonds that were spent on TIF-eligible
projects and will transfer that amount to the CEDC. The CEDC will pay $4.775
million in remaining principle, which saves $645,000 in interest and allows an
annual use of approximately $600,000 in CEDC budget.
Councilmember Nakamura asked staff what the balance of the TIF is currently.
Finance Director Kyle Lester responded the balance is $17 million, but annually the
TIF adds $6 million, and will expire in 2030. Mayor and City Council agreed it
would be best to pay off the debt.
There was general discussion regarding interest rates, strategy, and advising the
TIF and CEDC boards of pending action.
WS-2 Explanation of electioneering lottery
City Secretary Christine Loven presented this item. She noted the City’s website
has been updated to provide for the electioneering regulations and the
electioneering location lottery application. Secretary Loven stated signage will be
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placed at the corner of the street and the south property advising those who wish
to electioneer to participate in the lottery and register with the City Secretary.
There was discussion regarding the number of electioneers who could register and
location of signage, and tents and canopies.
WS-3 Discussion of the September 15, 2020, City Council regular agenda items
Mayor Newton stated Agenda Items 7a and 7b will remain tabled.
Mayor Newton adjourned the Worksession at 6:32 p.m.
Mayor Newton called the Executive Session to order at 6:32 p.m. and called the
roll.
ROLL CALL: Mayor Richard Newton, Mayor Pro Tem Bobby Lindamood, and
Councilmembers Tammy Nakamura, Kathy Wheat, George Dodson, Chuck Kelley
and Callie Rigney.
1. EXECUTIVE SESSION - In accordance with Texas Government Code,
Chapter 551, Subchapter D
Section 551.071 - Legal - Consultation with attorney on legal issues raised by
items on the agenda
Section 551.071 - Legal - Consultation with attorney regarding contemplated
and/or pending litigation, including the Glade Road eminent domain case for
Parcel 150
Section 551.072 - Real Estate - Deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or
value of real property for City facilities, including acquisition of real property
along SH26
Section 551.087 – Economic Development - Discuss or deliberate regarding
commercial or financial information the City has received from business
prospects the City seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in the City and with
which the City is conducting economic development negotiations; deliberate
the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect
Mayor Newton explained the Executive Session had been called in accordance with
the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapter D, Section 551.071, Legal,
Section 551.072, Real Estate, and Section 551.087, Economic Development. He
further explained there would be no decisions made or action taken during this
time. Executive Session was adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
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The regular meeting of the Colleyville City Council was called to order by Mayor
Newton at 7:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Mayor Richard Newton, Mayor Pro Tem Bobby Lindamood, and
Councilmembers Tammy Nakamura, Kathy Wheat, George Dodson, Chuck Kelley
and Callie Rigney.
INVOCATION: Pastor Josh Anderson, Colleyville Presbyterian
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: City Attorney Whitt Wyatt
2. EXECUTIVE SESSION READING AND PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER
AND TAKE ANY ACTION(S) NECESSARY RELATIVE TO ITEMS
DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION - RESOLUTION R-20-4534
This resolution was not needed.
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
Announcements of civic and charitable events
Presentation of calendar events and updates
Announcements of awards and recognition
Mayor Newton thanked the City Council and staff for their care and prayer for his
father who was injured in a farming accident.
The Mayor and Councilmembers made the following announcements.
COVID Update: Utilizing the 14-day roll off calculation, Colleyville currently has
53 active positive COVID cases. Tarrant County has the city at 52 active positive
cases. For the last four weeks Tarrant County has reported Colleyville at or below
the number of active cases we compute with the 14 day roll off. Colleyville has no
deaths. County wide the COVID numbers are definitely improving. 88% of the
44,727 cumulative COVID cases reported in Tarrant County have recovered,
currently leaving 5,332 active cases in the county. Only 201 hospital beds in the
county are being used by COVID patients which is only 4% of the total hospital
bed capacity. Hospital bed capacity used by non-COVID patients is at 62%. So you
can see that COVID patients only account for a small portion of hospital be usage.
John Peter Smith hospital has actually closed its COVID section since it was
deemed no longer needed. Also now that school has started there are a lot of
concerned school children and parents. I think it is worth reviewing the actual
statistics by age for Tarrant County. People 65 years of age and older account for
10% of the cases and 72% of the deaths. The 25-44 age group accounts for 37%
of the cases, but only 5% of the deaths. And lastly, the under 25 age group
accounts for 25% of the cases and no deaths in Tarrant County. So you can see
the younger population is very resilient. This is also why the hospital utilization
capacity is low.
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Aerial Mosquito Spraying Update: Tarrant County Health Department has
notified our staff that they have delayed aerial spraying for mosquitos due to a
substantial decline in the cases of West Nile. They will reevaluate the situation
later this week and may decide to proceed with the aerial spraying if they notice a
climb in cases indicating a second peak in cases. Please watch for updates on the
city’s social media.
Police Department Honors Fallen Heroes: Last Friday, the Police Department
held a ceremony to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the death of Reserve
Officer Dennis E. Harrell (End of Watch date 9/12/1980) – the only Colleyville
Police Officer killed in the line of duty. Additionally, the ceremony honored those
who gave their lives responding to the terrorist attacks on 9/11/2001. Flags were
flown at half-mast in recognition of the day and a personalized flag with Officer
Harrell’s name, badge number, and EOW date was flown along-side the American
and State of Texas flags. Mayor Pro Tem Lindamood and Chief Miller delivered
some remarks in remembrance of Officer Harrell and those who lost their lives on
9/11. The ceremony was recorded and will be sent to the family. Chief Miller and
the Police Department are to be commended for keeping the memory of these
fallen heroes alive. It was a somber but beautiful event.
Sales Tax Update: Sales tax revenue continues to be strong. Collections for the
month of September were on par with last year’s collection for the same month.
When we adjust for a one-time audit revenue windfall, we see a 2.9% increase in
year-over-year collections for the month of September. Overall, Colleyville has
collected $511,000 more in sales tax revenue in fiscal year 2020 than in fiscal year
2019. We appreciate the support our residents show our business community and
the sales tax generated for city services. Remember to shop Colleyville!
Colleyville “Stars” Named: Colleyville has an exceptional staff. Each year we
recognize a few of those exceptional individuals as “all stars.” The all-stars
represent the city at the Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing in September. Below
are the 2020 Colleyville All-Stars: Kenny Phillips (Fire), Sean Koval (Info.
Services), Keyla Gomez (ISM), Christine Kuderer (Library), Lisa Escobedo (Parks),
Eddie Wilson (Comm. Dev.), Karen Hines (Finance), Steven Schlekewy (Parks),
Joshua Newman (PD), Josiah Kamppi (PD), Damaso Jordan (PW), and Ricardo
Valdez (PW).
Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing: Planning for the Colleyville Chamber's
annual Golf Classic is in full swing. Get a foursome together and enjoy all that is
great about a day of golf with your friends. The event will be held Monday,
September 21 at the Texas Star Golf Course in Euless. Check In Begins at 6:30
a.m. with a Shotgun Start at 8:00 a.m.
North Texas Giving Day: The annual North Texas Giving Day is scheduled for
Thursday, September 17. This is a special day when the grace of our community is
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on display through charitable donations to so many wonderful causes. You may
not realize that the Colleyville Public Library is an option for donors. This year,
donors may make their contributions early. The giving window opened on
September 1st and will remain accessible from now through September 17th.
Community members may access the Library Foundation’s page at
www.northtexasgivingday.org to make their contribution. All 100 percent of the
proceeds received by the Colleyville Public Library Foundation raised through North
Texas Giving Day will go directly to the Library for programs and services.
Fall Library Programs Open for Registration: Fall Library programs begin
Monday, September 14. Registration is now open and available to all Library card
holders. Registration may be completed online at www.colleyvillelibrary.com or in
person. The Fall line-up of offerings includes something for everyone in the family!
Returning this fall are the ever-popular Story Time youth programs, inter-
generational Family Art classes, Get Crafty: Take and Make projects for tweens
and adults, and adult book clubs and online TED talks. All programs will be virtual
this Fall. Craft supplies required for art programs will be available for pick-up prior
to any of the scheduled events. Class registrations fill up quickly so reserve your
spot today!
4. CONSENT: READING AND PUBLIC HEARING- RESOLUTION R-20-4535
4a Approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of
September 1, 2020
4b Approval of the continuance of the Grounds Maintenance Mowing
Contract with Whitmore and Sons, Inc., in an amount not to exceed
$206,623.40, and authorize the City Manager to execute same, and any
associated change orders, in an amount not to exceed 25 percent of the
contract price
4c Approval of the FY2021 fleet replacement schedule
4d Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2021 to 2025 Capital Improvement Program
(CIP)
4e Approval to purchase a replacement Harben Sewer Jet truck from
Patterson Equipment, through the Texas Local Government Purchasing
Cooperative (BuyBoard) in an amount not to exceed $117,287.00, and
authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract
4f Approval to extend an ongoing annual partnership agreement with
Autobahn Motor Cars to sponsor the loan of a vehicle to the Colleyville
Police Department for the expressed use of the Colleyville Heritage High
School Resource Officer
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4g Approval of Amendment No. 1 of the Interlocal Agreement for Combined
Animal Control and Shelter Services for the cities of Keller, Southlake,
and Colleyville to add the city of Roanoke as a contracting partner
4h Approval of Amendment No. 1 of the Interlocal Agreement for Combined
Public Safety Dispatching and Jail Services for the cities of Keller,
Southlake, and Colleyville to add the city of Roanoke as a contracting
partner
Mayor Newton read Resolution R-20-4535 in its entirety.
Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Escobedo presented item 4b, noting the
contract is for maintenance of over 80 City properties equaling over 175 acres.
Councilmember Dodson asked if the 25-percent change order was standard.
Director Escobedo noted it is a standard amount, but will also provide for the City
Manager to authorize use of the funds if there is a special need or if the City
acquires additional property.
Assistant City Manager Adrienne Lothery presented item 4c noting this is the first
year of experience with Enterprise and another review of the program will be
conducted as planning for the FY2022 budget begins. There were no questions.
Public Works Director Ray Silva-Reyes presented items 4d and 4e. Director Silva-
Reyes provided the highlights of the FY2021 CIP, all of which were previously
reviewed during the budget process. Mayor Newton asked Director Silva-Reyes
why the water and wastewater project with the road was not taken from the
Capital Fund. Director Silva-Reyes stated the strategy is to combine projects and
funding where possible and utilize the most restrictive funding first.
There were no questions regarding 4e.
Police Chief Michael Miller presented 4f, 4g, and 4h. There were no questions
however, Mayor Newton and the City Council expressed their appreciation of
Autobahn Motors and welcomed Roanoke as a partner in the Animal Control and
Dispatching and Jail Services agreement.
Mayor Newton opened the public hearing at 8:23 p.m. Kathy Hadley, 204
Timberline Drive North, spoke in opposition to item 4b due to expense and
encouraged the City to include drought resistant vegetation in the new medians.
There were no others wishing to speak and Mayor Newton closed the public
hearing at 8:27 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Lindamood made a motion to approve Resolution R-20-
4535 and Councilmember Nakamura seconded the motion.
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The motion to approve carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 7 – Mayor Newton, Mayor Pro Tem Lindamood, Councilmembers
Nakamura, Wheat, Dodson, Kelley, and Rigney.
5. ITEMS NOT FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
5a Monthly Financial Report - August 2020
Finance Director Kyle Lester presented the monthly financial report, noting this is
the second to last month of FY2020 and though there are more expenditures than
revenue in September, there will still be a surplus. Director Lester provided the
highlights of each fund. He stated even with the pandemic, the sales tax receipts
are 7% over the previous year.
5b Update on Economic Development efforts
Assistant City Manager Adrienne Lothery presented this item by providing a
historic review of Economic Development Programs and Grants and highlighting
the Colleyville Business Center and the 1 Million Cup Northeast Tarrant County
Program.
Mayor Newton thanked Manager Lothery for the overview and explanation of the
plan going forward. He stated he appreciates the uniqueness of the programs and
is pleased they have all been well received. Mayor Pro Tem Lindamood,
Councilmembers Rigney and Kelley all expressed appreciation of the Colleyville
Business Center.
6. ORDINANCE(S): SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING
6a Ordinance O-20-2133
Amending Ordinance O-19-2094 relating to the Fiscal Year 2020 budget
Mayor Newton read the caption of Ordinance O-20-2133.
Finance Director Kyle Lester presented this item, stating this ordinance provides
for the transfer of the FY 2020 General Fund operating surplus to the Capital
Projects Fund for future capital projects, transfers the FY 2020 Utility Fund
operating surplus to the Utility Capital Projects Fund for future utility capital
projects, transfers the FY 2020 Drainage Fund operating surplus to the Drainage
Capital Projects Fund for future drainage capital projects, and in the event that
expenditures in a department exceed the adopted budget for that department,
transfers all or part of the unencumbered appropriation balance from one
department to another. Director Lester stated the transfers are part of closing out
the FY20 budget.
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Mayor Newton opened the public hearing at 9:00 p.m. There was no one present
wishing to speak, and Mayor Newton closed the public hearing at 9:00 p.m.
Councilmember Kelley made a motion to approve Ordinance O-20-2133
and Councilmember Rigney seconded the motion.
The motion to approve carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 7 – Mayor Newton, Mayor Pro Tem Lindamood, Councilmembers
Nakamura, Wheat, Dodson, Kelley, and Rigney.
6b Ordinance O-20-2134
Adoption of the proposed Fiscal Year 2021 budget
Mayor Newton read the caption of Ordinance O-20-2134.
Finance Director Kyle Lester presented this item, and noted City Council has
reviewed and provided direction throughout the budget process and this is the
culmination of months of work by staff and City Council. Director Lester reviewed
property value calculations, the proposed tax rate which is lower than the no new
revenue tax rate, and proposed revenues and expenditures by fund. Director
Lester stated due to COVID the City lost approximately $240,000 in projected
revenue, noting fines, building permits, recreation, and Colleyville Center rental
fees were affected.
Director Lester stated the proposed budget is conservative, balanced, and
continues to adapt processes to sustain a leaner staffing model, continues
operations efficiencies to absorb operating cost increases, better aligns capital
expenditures with capital funds, and more efficiently uses restricted revenue for
operations.
Mayor Newton stated this budget and the City’s financial standing is phenomenal
and carries forth the City Council’s strategy of running the City efficiently as a
small business and paying cash. He noted the budget amount drives what the tax
rate must be, and the fact that we are approving a tax rate less than the no new
revenue tax rate means the budget is very efficient with no unnecessary fat.
City Council thanked staff for their work on the budget and meeting the City
Council goals and strategies.
Mayor Newton opened the public hearing at 9:26 p.m. There was no one present
wishing to speak, and Mayor Newton closed the public hearing at 9:26 p.m.
Councilmember Dodson made a motion to approve Ordinance O-20-2134
and Mayor Pro Tem Lindamood seconded the motion.
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The motion to approve carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 7 – Mayor Newton, Mayor Pro Tem Lindamood, Councilmembers
Nakamura, Wheat, Dodson, Kelley, and Rigney.
6c Ordinance O-20-2135
Adoption of the Ad Valorem Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2021
Mayor Newton read the caption of Ordinance O-20-2135.
Finance Director Kyle Lester presented this item and noted early on there were
concerns regarding the calculations provided by the Tarrant Appraisal District
(TAD,) however, formal City Council action stating the intent to adopt the
proposed FY 2021 tax rate was required by Section 140.010 of the Local
Government Code.
Following a review of the data and interviewing the chief appraiser, a new
calculation rate for property under appeal was factored into the City’s proposal and
it was determined that by setting the ad valorem tax rate for Fiscal Year 2021 at
$0.304365 per hundred dollars of valuation, the same property tax revenue would
be generated for Fiscal Year 2021, as was generated for Fiscal Year 2020,
excluding new growth. Director Lester also noted this rate is lower than the no-
new-revenue tax rate of $0.310644, and the voter approval tax rate of
$0.320118. Additionally, the new calculation lowers the average property tax bill
by $35.30 annually compared to the previously calculated no-new-revenue tax
rate of $0.310644.
Mayor Newton stated 2016 was a key year for setting a policy of trying to achieve
the no new revenue tax rate each year which means the City is not raising
additional tax revenue from its citizens each year. This means that when property
values go up the tax rate must go down to maintain the same tax revenue as the
previous year.
Mayor Newton opened the public hearing at 9:38 p.m. There was no one present
wishing to speak, and Mayor Newton closed the public hearing at 9:38 p.m.
Councilmember Rigney made a motion to approve Ordinance O-20-2135
and Councilmember Dodson seconded the motion.
The motion to approve carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 7 – Mayor Newton, Mayor Pro Tem Lindamood, Councilmembers
Nakamura, Wheat, Dodson, Kelley, and Rigney.
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6d Ordinance O-20-2136
An ordinance amending Section 3 - Service Charges of the Water and
Sewer Policy and Procedure Manual as contained in the Code of
Ordinances, to implement updated base rates
Mayor Newton read the caption of Ordinance O-20-2136.
Finance Director Kyle Lester presented this item, and highlighted the history of the
Water and Wastewater Rate Advisory Committee’s work and implementation for
rate establishment and CIP funds. Director Lester stated this item proposes a
slight increase based on the recommendations of the Water and Wastewater Rate
Advisory Committee.
Mayor Newton stated this process is an effective strategy and ensures
accountability to the funds. He noted this strategy was developed by the ad-hoc
Water and Wastewater Rate Advisory Committee and their recommendations will
be built into a policy ordinance going forward.
Councilmember Dodson stated the Water and Wastewater Rate Advisory
Committee met to review the proposed rates and endorsed them unanimously.
Councilmember Kelley noted the significance of prioritizing the smaller projects for
completion, using the most restrictive dollars first, before moving on to the larger
projects.
Mayor Newton opened the public hearing at 10:01 p.m.
Kathy Hadley, 204 Timberline Drive North, spoke in opposition to this item with
concerns for the cost of water and wastewater services.
There were no others wishing to speak, and Mayor Newton closed the public
hearing at 10:02 p.m.
Councilmember Kelley made a motion to approve Ordinance O-20-2136
and Councilmember Rigney seconded the motion.
The motion to approve carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 7 – Mayor Newton, Mayor Pro Tem Lindamood, Councilmembers
Nakamura, Wheat, Dodson, Kelley, and Rigney.
6e Ordinance O-20-2137
Amending the City’s fee schedule by amending and restating Section 2-
26 of the Colleyville, Texas, Code of Ordinances, establishing fees and
charges for City services
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Mayor Newton read the caption of Ordinance O-20-2137.
Finance Director Kyle Lester presented this item noting these items were discussed
with City Council in a previous worksession. He stated there was discussion
regarding the Library STEAM Kits and clarified the $1 fee was not a rental fee, it is
a late fee. He then reviewed each of the categories and noted the Colleyville
Business Center rates will be codified for the first time.
Mayor Newton opened the public hearing at 10:11 p.m.
Kathy Hadley, 204 Timberline Drive North, spoke in favor of this item.
There were no others wishing to speak, and Mayor Newton closed the public
hearing at 10:11 p.m.
Councilmember Wheat made a motion to approve Ordinance O-20-2137
and Councilmember Dodson seconded the motion.
The motion to approve carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 7 – Mayor Newton, Mayor Pro Tem Lindamood, Councilmembers
Nakamura, Wheat, Dodson, Kelley, and Rigney.
6f Ordinance O-20-2138
Approval of a negotiated settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering
Committee and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division regarding the
company's 2020 Rate Review Mechanism filing and adopting tariffs
reflecting rate adjustments consistent with the negotiated settlement
Mayor Newton read the caption of Ordinance O-20-2138.
Assistant City Manager Adrienne Lothery presented this item, providing a history
of the Atmos Cities Steering Committee and a review of the proposed settlement,
which began at request for $141.2 million and has been reduced to $90 million
through the steering committee review and negotiation, and includes a two month
delay.
Councilmember Dodson stated the Railroad Commission is in no position to do
what the Public Utility Commission should do and that electric rates should fall
under the Public Utility Commission to better serve the public’s interest.
Mayor Newton opened the public hearing at 10:19 p.m. There was no one wishing
to speak, and Mayor Newton closed the public hearing at 10:19 p.m.
Councilmember Nakamura made a motion to approve Ordinance O-20-
2138 and Mayor Pro Tem Lindamood seconded the motion.
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The motion to approve carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 7 – Mayor Newton, Mayor Pro Tem Lindamood, Councilmembers
Nakamura, Wheat, Dodson, Kelley, and Rigney.
7. TABLED: ORDINANCE(S) READING AND PUBLIC HEARING
Items 7a and 7b were not removed from the table.
7a Ordinance O-20-2127
Consideration for a Special Use Permit for a day care center on Lots 9R
and 10R, Block 1, of the Winding Creek Addition, located at 6412 and
6416 Colleyville Boulevard, Case ZC20-015
7b Ordinance O-20-2128
Consideration of an amendment to the PUD-C Planned Unit
Development-Commercial district for the Winding Creek development,
specifically for hours of operation on Lots 9R and 10R, Block 1, of the
Winding Creek Addition, located at 6412 and 6416 Colleyville Boulevard,
Case ZC20-012
8. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Kathy Hadley, 204 Timberline Drive North, discussed the timing being off on the
traffic signal at Highway 26 and Glade Road, requested the parking lot of the
Walmart Neighborhood Market be made a bit nicer, and spoke opposing the Glade
Road and Bluebonnet Drive project. Mrs. Hadley also thanked the City Manager
for assisting her with her fence issue.
9. ACTION/RESOLUTION: DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A
RESOLUTION RATIFYING COUNCIL AGENDA ACTION FOR - READING
AND PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION R-20-4536
This resolution was not needed.
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the City Council, Mayor Newton adjourned
the meeting without objection by the City Council at 10:26 p.m.
APPROVED BY A VOTE OF 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, ON THIS THE 6TH DAY OF OCTOBER
2020.
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Minutes taken and prepared by:
Christine Loven, TRMC
City Secretary