CITY OF DENISON CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA. Monday, October 21, 2013

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1 CITY OF DENISON CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Monday, October 21, 2013 After determining that a quorum is present, the City Council of the City of Denison, Texas will convene in a Regular Meeting on Monday, October 21, 2013 at 6:00 PM. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 500 West Chestnut St., Denison, Texas at which the following items will be considered: 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION A. Invocation B. Pledge of Allegiance United States Flag I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. 2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATION A. Introduction of the Denison Chamber of Commerce Leadership Institute Class 3. CONSENT AGENDA Each of these items is recommended by the Staff and approval thereof will be strictly on the basis of the Staff recommendations any prior Board or Council action as the case may be from time to time. Approval of the Consent Agenda authorizes the City Manager to implement each item in accordance with the Staff recommendations. Citizens may speak on items listed on the Consent Agenda. A Request to Speak Card should be completed and returned to the City Secretary before Council considers the Consent Agenda. Citizen comments on Consent Agenda items are limited to three (3) minutes. Listed below are bids, purchase orders, contracts, and other times to be approved under the Consent Agenda. This listing is provided on the Consent Agenda to allow Council Members to discuss or withdraw an item prior to approval of the Consent Agenda. If no items are pulled, the Consent Agenda Items below will be approved with one motion. If items are pulled for separate discussion, they may be considered as the first items following approval of the Consent Agenda. A. Receive a report, hold a discussion and approve the minutes from the Special Meeting on October 4, 2013 and the Regular Meeting on October 7, B. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff approval to move forward with loan documents from Chase based on their proposal for a tax-exempt lease purchase

2 agreement. C. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and approve the Investment Policy. D. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and approve the resolution for application for participation in TexPool. E. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and approve the resolution for application for participation in TexSTAR. F. Receive a report, hold a discussion and consider an Ordinance creating "A Joint Airport Zoning Board for the North Texas Regional Airport", between the Cities of Denison, Sherman, Pottsboro and Grayson County. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS Citizens may speak on items listed on this agenda as Public Hearings. A Request to Speak Card should be completed and returned to the City Secretary before Council considers the item listed under Public Hearings. Citizen comments on public hearings are limited to three (3) minutes. A. Receive a report, hold a discussion and conduct a Public Hearing to receive testimony from the Chief Building Official on the unsafe condition of posted structures at 226 E Nelson, 228 E Nelson, 522 E Acheson, 715 W Texas and 619 W Chestnut and provide staff direction on proceeding with the demolition process. B. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on a resolution for voluntary annexation of a acres more or less consisting of a 378 acre tract of land, being a part of the J.G. Gnase Survey, A-1567, and being a part of Lavina Miller Survey, A -898, and being a part of the A.L. Thompson Survey, A-1275, and being a part of the S. Bradley Survey, A-113, and being a part of the T. Bradley Survey, A-81 and being a part of the A. Fox Survey, A-429; a acre tract of land, being a part of the Daniel C. Shelp Survey, A-1097; and a acre tract, being a part of the J.G. Gnase Survey, A ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION Citizens may speak on items listed on this agenda as Items For Individual Consideration. A Request to Speak Card should be completed and returned to the City Secretary before Council considers the item listed under Items For Individual Consideration. Citizen comments on Items For Individual Consideration are limited to three (3) minutes. A. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action to award the bid for the demolition of the building at 715 West Sears.

3 6. EXECUTIVE SESSION Pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, the Council reserves the right to convene in Executive Session(s), from time to time as deemed necessary during this meeting to receive legal advice from its attorney on any posted agenda item as permitted by law or to discuss the following: A. Pending Or Contemplated Litigation Or To Seek Advice Of The City Attorney Pursuant To Section Receive a report, hold a discussion and provide Staff direction regarding 715 W Sears. B. Discussion Regarding Possible Purchases, Exchange, Lease, Or Value Of Real Property Pursuant To Section C. Deliberation Regarding Gifts or Donations To The City Pursuant To Section D. Personnel Matters Pursuant To Section (To Deliberate The Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment Of Duties, Discipline Or Dismissal Of A Public Officer Or Employee). E. Deliberation Regarding Security Pursuant To Section F. Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Negotiations Pursuant To Section Receive a report, hold a discussion and provide Staff direction in regards to TPJ Properties. 2. Receive a report, hold a discussion and provide Staff direction regarding Preston Harbour, LP and Preston Harbour Homeplace, LP. CERTIFICATION I do hereby certify that a copy of this Notice of Meeting was posted on the City Hall bulletin Board readily accessible to the general public at all times, and posted on the City of Denison website on the 18th day of October, Carrie Hart, City Secretary

4 In compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, the City of Denison will provide for reasonable accommodations for persons attending City Council meeting. To better serve you, requests should be received 48 hours prior to the meetings. Please contact the City Secretary s Office at ext: 2441.

5 Announce the presence of a quorum. MINUTES OF SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF DENISON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2013 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Jared Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m. City Council members present were Mayor Pro Tem David Spindle, Council members Matt Hanley, Michael Baecht, Janet Gott and Ken Brawley. Absent was Council member Bill Malvern. Staff present were City Manager Robert Hanna and City Secretary Carrie Hart. Members of the media were also present. 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council then adjourned into Executive Session at 7:30 a.m. pursuant the Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, in accordance with the Authority: A. Personnel matters pursuant to section (To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment of duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee). 1. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on the employment of a City Attorney. 2. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION A. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on the employment of a City Attorney. Council Action On motion by Council member Spindle, seconded by Council member Baecht, the Council unanimously approved the employment of Courtney Goodman-Morris to be the City Attorney. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 7:43 a.m. Attest: JARED JOHNSON, MAYOR Carrie Hart, City Secretary

6 Announce the presence of a quorum. MINUTES OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF DENISON MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2013 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Jared Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. City Council members present were Council members Matt Hanley, Bill Malvern, Michael Baecht, Janet Gott and Ken Brawley. Absent was Mayor Pro Tem David Spindle. Staff present were City Manager Robert Hanna, Planning & Zoning Director Faye Brockett, Finance Director Renee Waggoner, Public Works Director David Howerton and City Secretary Carrie Hart. Members of the media were also present. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Todd Catteau of Park Avenue Church of Christ gave the Invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATION A. Meritorious Award Council Action Mr. Hanna introduced firefighters Kevin Arrington and Jared DuLaney for their service on August 24, They saved a woman from a burning car that was involved in an accident. B. City Manager s Award for Excellence in Public Service Council Action Mr. Hanna introduced police officer Troy Laroche for his service when he assisted a female who had nowhere to stay for a night. He spent his own money to rent a hotel room for the woman so she would have a place to stay. C. Proclamation Council Action The Parks and Recreation Manager, Sunny Mackey, and the Athletic Supervisor, Jarid Taylor, presented a proclamation to Jaydan Hunt and Byron Light for their accomplishments as track athletes. Jaydan was chosen as the Local female athlete of the year, Region 7 athlete of the year and State female athlete of the year. Byron was chosen as the Local male athlete of the year. The Mayor introduced Hunter Watson and presented him with a proclamation, declaring October 7, 2013 as Hunter Watson Day. He was also presented with a key to the City for representing

7 Denison and the United States of America on the U.S.A National Baseball Team for 15 year olds. 2. CONSENT AGENDA A. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on approving the minutes from the Regular Meeting on September 16, 2013 and the Special Meeting on September 23, 2013 and September 30, B. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on nominating a member by resolution for appointment to the Grayson Central Appraisal District Board of Directors. C. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on approving an ordinance for the addition of two (2) Police Officers pursuant to Local Government Code 143. D. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on an Ordinance approving a negotiated resolution between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division regarding the Company s 2013 Annual Rate Review Mechanism (RRM). E. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action to approve the purchase of six (6) Zoll X Series Monitor/Defibrillators and three (3) Automatic External Defibrillators and associated accessories necessary for each through the Houston-Galveston Area (HGAC) Contract #EE F. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on approving the Mayor to sign and receive funds from the FY2013 Homeland Security Grant Program. G. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on approving a contract with Grayson County for Fire Protection Services. H. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on approving a contract with Grayson County for Emergency Medical Services. I. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on awarding a contract for Construction Manager at Risk for Library Remodel Project. J. Receive a report, hold a discussion and approve the agreement with Intermedix for ambulance billing and related professional services. Council Action Councilmember Hanley asked to pull item 3C Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on approving an ordinance for the addition of two (2) Police Officers pursuant to Local Government Code 143 off of the Consent Agenda to discuss the item more. On motion by Council member Baecht, seconded by Council member Malvern, the Council unanimously approved Ordinance No AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

8 CITY OF DENISON, TEXAS, APPROVING A NEGOTIATED RESOLUTION BETWEEN THE ATMOS CITIES STEERING COMMITTEE AND ATMOS ENERGY CORP., MID-TEX DIVISION REGARDING THE COMPANY S 2013 ANNUAL RATE REVIEW MECHANISM FILING IN ALL CITIES EXERCISING ORIGINAL JURISDICTION; DECLARING EXISTING RATES TO BE UNREASONABLE; ADOPTING TARIFFS THAT REFLECT RATE ADJUSTMENTS CONSISTENT WITH THE NEGOTIATED SETTLEMENT AND FINDING THE RATES TO BE SET BY THE ATTACHED TARIFFS TO BE JUST AND REASONABLE; REQUIRING THE COMPANY TO REIMBURSE CITIES REASONABLE RATEMAKING EXPENSES; REPEALING CONFLICTING RESOLUTIONS OR ORDINANCES; DETERMINING THAT THIS ORDINANCE WAS PASSED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT; ADOPTING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING A MOST FAVORED NATIONS CLAUSE; AND REQUIRING DELIVERY OF THIS ORDINANCE TO THE COMPANY AND THE STEERING COMMITTEE S LEGAL COUNSEL., Resolution No A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENISON, TEXAS, MAKING A NOMINATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE GRAYSON COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT; AND FINDING AND DETERMINING THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION IS ADOPTED TO BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW., authorizing a contract with Grayson County for Emergency Medical Services for Fiscal Year 2014, authorizing a contract with Grayson County for Fire Protection Services for Fiscal Year 2014, the purchase of equipment for the Fire Department, authorizing the contract with Intermedix for ambulance billing services and awarding the contract to Gallagher Construction Company, LP. The City Council addressed item 3C off of the Consent Agenda Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on approving an ordinance for the addition of two (2) Police Officers pursuant to Local Government Code 143. Councilmember Hanley asked about the performance measures of these two positions to ensure that the additional positions were effective. The City Manager addressed a number of criteria that could be used but did not want to limit it to one performance measurement. Staff was directed to include the criteria in the monthly reports that the Council receives from Staff. On motion by Councilmember Hanley, seconded by Councilmember Gott, the Council unanimously approved of Ordinance No AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENISON, TEXAS CHANGING EXISTING CLASSIFICATIONS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND FINDING AND DETERMINING THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE IS ADOPTED TO BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Receive a report, hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance for a Conditional Use Permit for a Used Car Lot in a Commercial District for property out of the Miller s 1 st Addition, Lot 9-13, Block 15 at 200 N. Tone. Council Action

9 The Planning and Zoning Director spoke to the property located at 200 N. Tone. The building has been vacant and there are already two other lots that are being used as car lots. Staff recommends limiting the property to having no more than 12 cars on the lot at any time. The Mayor opened the public hearing. There being no one to speak, the public hearing was closed. On motion by Council member Hanley, seconded by Council member Baecht, the Council unanimously approved Ordinance No AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENISON, TEXAS, GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A USED CAR LOT FOR PROPERTY OUT OF THE MILLER S 1 ST ADDITION, LOTS 9-13, BLOCK 15 (200 N. Tone), TO THE CITY OF DENISON, GRAYSON COUNTY, TEXAS, WHICH IS PRESENTLY ZONED COMMERICAL; AND FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW. B. Receive a report, hold a discussion and conduct a Public Hearing to receive citizen input on the continuation of the Affordable Housing Program. Council Action The Community Development Director spoke to the affordable housing program. The County has agreed to charge $200 per lot that the City is acquiring which will cover the County s costs that have been incurred on the properties. A letter will be sent to developers in the area, opening the bid for the properties. They are allowed to bid on as many properties as they would like. The developers would have 270 days to complete the house. The minimum bid would be set at $300 to cover the cost of the title and any expenses that the City incurs. The Mayor opened the public hearing. There being no one to speak, the hearing was closed. On motion by Council member Brawley, seconded by Council member Gott, the Council unanimously approved moving forward with the Affordable Housing Program and to include a pricing versus volume lots as a priority in the bid process. C. Receive a report, hold a public hearing and conduct a Public Hearing to receive testimony from the Chief Building Official on the unsafe condition of posted structures at 523 W Ford, 944 W Ford, 701 W Munson and 321 W Bond and provide Staff direction on proceeding with the demolition process. Council Action The Chief Building Official spoke to the four properties in consideration for demolition. 524 West Ford has been considered an attractive nuisance due to the broken windows. 944 West Ford has paint missing on the left side, minimum property standards are not met, the steps on the side are in bad shape and the exterior of the building is not made of weather resistant material. 701 West Munson has windows broken, work has been abandoned, the rear windows are broken and it has been considered an attractive nuisance. 321 West Bond has broken windows, rodent droppings in the house and it has been considered an attractive nuisance. The Mayor opened the public hearing. William Carruth, 749 W Brock, owns the property located 944 West Ford. He stated he has replaced the windows, the roof, solid core doors and the steps are in the process of being repaired. He stated he has the material for the siding to be fixed. He has received many different letters and has complied with all of them. He requested to apply for the permit to get the property up to standard. The Mayor told him he has ten days to pull the permit and six months to

10 complete the work. There being no one else to speak, the public hearing was closed. Councilmember Hanley asked the Chief Building Official about foreclosing or any different kind of salvaging instead of having to demolition the house. Julie Fort, Interim City Attorney, spoke to the rules of the City taking ownership of the house. The City can put a lien on the property but the City can't take the property. On motion by Council member Hanley, seconded by Council member Brawley, the Council unanimously approved to demolish 523 West Ford, 701 West Munson and 321 Bond and giving the property owner of 944 West Ford ten (10) days to pull a permit and six (6) months to complete the work. 5. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION A. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on an Ordinance adopting the Final Project Plan and Financing Plan, the Reimbursement Agreement, the Participation Agreement and authorizing the City Manager to execute said Agreements for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two, City of Denison, Texas. Council Action The City Manager spoke to the financing plan and the final project plan. The Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 2 Board of Directors recommended approval of the Final Project Plan, the Financing Plan and the Reimbursement Agreement with the County. On motion by Council member Brawley, seconded by Council member Malvern, the Council unanimously approved Ordinance No AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENISON, TEXAS ADOPTING THE FINAL PROJECT PLAN AND FINANCING PLAN FOR REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWO, CITY OF DENISON, TEXAS; AUTHORING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE ZONE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH GRAYSON COUNTY FOR THE ZONE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE and authorized the City Manager to execute said Agreements for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two, City of Denison, Texas. B. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on the adoption of an Ordinance for the voluntary annexation of 3, acres of land into the corporate limits owned by Preston Harbour, LP and Preston Harbour Homeplace, LP. George Schuler, President. Council Action The Planning and Zoning Director spoke to the annexation of 3,196 acres of land owned by Preston Harbour, LP and Preston Harbour Homeplace, LP. The City has held two public hearings and two readings of the Ordinance. On motion by Councilmember Baecht, seconded by Councilmember Gott, the Council unanimously approved Ordinance No AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ANNEXATION INTO THE CITY OF DENISON OF TERRITORY MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED BELOW AND COMPRISING APPROXIMATELY 3, ACRES MORE OR LESS IN MULTIPLE TRACTS AND SITUATED IN GRAYSON COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR ALL MUNICIPAL PURPOSES; PRESCRIBING RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF OWNERS AND INHABITANTS IN NEWLY ANNEXED AREA; AMENDING THE OFFICIAL MAP AND BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF DENISON; PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF A CERTIFIED COPY OF

11 THIS ORDINANCE; APPROVING A SERVICE PLAN FOR SUCH TERRITORY; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. C. Receive a report, hold a discussion and authorize the City manager to enter into a franchise agreement with Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, for the delivery of electricity. Council Action The City Manager spoke to the renewal of the franchise agreement with Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC. The City has had three readings and Staff recommends approving the agreement. On motion by Councilmember Malvern, seconded by Councilmember Baecht, the Council unanimously approved Ordinance No AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO ONCOR ELECTRIC DELIVERY COMPANY LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, AN ELECTRIC POWER FRANCHISE TO USE THE PRESENT AND FUTURE STREETS, ALLEYS, HIGHWAYS, PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS, PUBLIC WAYS AND PUBLIC PROPERTY OF THE CITY OF DENISON, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR COMPENSATION THEREFOR, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND A TERM OF SAID FRANCHISE, PROVIDING FOR WRITTEN ACCEPTANCE OF THIS FRANCHISE, PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL EXISTING FRANCHISE ORDINANCES TO ONCOR ELECTRIC DELIVERY COMPANY LLC, ITS PREDECESSORS AND ASSIGNS, AND FINDING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE IS PASSED IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. D. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on appointing the Chair to the Business and Industrial Corporation of Denison, Inc. dba Denison Development Alliance. Council Action On motion by Councilmember Gott, seconded by Councilmember Baecht, the Council unanimously approved to appoint Mr. Robert Brady as the Chair to the Business and Industrial Corporation of Denison, Inc. dba Denison Development Alliance. 6. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council then adjourned into Executive Session at 6:50 p.m. pursuant the Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, in accordance with the Authority: A. Pending or contemplated litigation or to seek advice of the City Attorney pursuant to Section Receive a report, hold a discussion and provide Staff direction regarding 715 W Sears.

12 B. Discussion regarding possible purchases, exchange, lease, or value of real property pursuant to Section C. Deliberation regarding gifts or donations to the City pursuant to Section D. Personnel matters pursuant to section (To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment of duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee). 1. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on appointing a chair to the Business and Industrial Corporation of Denison, Inc. dba Denison Development Alliance. E. Deliberation regarding security pursuant to Section F. Deliberation regarding economic development negotiations pursuant to Section Receive a report, hold a discussion and provide Staff direction regarding TPJ Properties. 2. Receive a report, hold a discussion and provide Staff direction regarding Preston Harbour, LP and Preston Harbour Homeplace, LP. RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION The Council then reconvened into Regular Session and took the following action: A. Pending or contemplated litigation or to seek advice of the City Attorney Pursuant to Section Receive a report, hold a discussion and provide Staff direction regarding 715 W Sears. Council Action No action taken. D. Personnel Matters Pursuant to Section (To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment of duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee). 1. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on appointing a chair to the Business and Industrial Corporation of Denison, Inc. dba Denison Development Alliance. Council Action Council appointed Mr. Robert Brady without having to discuss this matter in Executive Session.

13 F. Deliberations regarding Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Section Receive a report, hold a discussion and provide Staff direction regarding TPJ Properties. Council Action No action taken. 2. Receive a report, hold a discussion and provide Staff direction regarding Preston Harbour, LP and Preston Harbour, LP. Council Action No action taken. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:08 p.m. Attest: JARED JOHNSON, MAYOR Carrie Hart, City Secretary

14 City Council Meeting Agenda Information Sheet October 21, 2013 Regular Council Meeting Caption Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff approval to move forward with loan documents from Chase based on their proposal for a tax-exempt lease purchase agreement. Background Information and Analysis During the FY2014 budget process, capital equipment was approved and discussion was made to purchase the capital equipment through a tax-exempt lease purchase program. Two separate leases will be issued for the purchase of capital equipment. One in the amount of $375,000 for the purchase of a brush truck, commercial side loader and dump truck and the other for $207,000 for the purchase of zero turn mowers, pickup, trailer, track/crawler loader, tractor with shredder, box blade and trailer with yearly payments at $57, & $32, respectively. Financial Considerations The total amount of funding is $582,500 with yearly payments of $89, The amount is within budget for FY2014. Prior Board or Council Action Council approved the budget with the lease purchase payments built into the budget for FY2014. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval to move forward with loan documents from Chase based on their loan proposal for a tax-exempt lease purchase program. Alternatives Council could choose not to approve the authorization to move forward with the lease purchases. As a result, we would not have the funding to purchase the capital equipment. Attachments 1. Proposal from JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Chase Lease 2013.pdf Staff Contact Renee' Waggoner, Finance Director rwaggoner@cityofdenison.com EXT 2444

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19 City Council Meeting Agenda Information Sheet October 21, 2013 Regular Council Meeting Caption Receive a report, hold a discussion, and approve the Investment Policy. Background Information and Analysis The Public Funds Investment Act requires the city to have an investment policy and for it to be reviewed by the council. The policy has been in place since Legislative updates were made to the policy in Minor changes were made in 2009 to allow for additional investment options. No changes have been made to the policy since Financial Considerations None. There is no cost associated with the review of this policy. Prior Board or Council Action Council has prviously reviewed and approved this same policy. The Public Funds Investment Act requires a periodic review and approval. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval of the investment policy. Alternatives None. The Public Funds Investment Act requires adoption of a policy. Attachments 1. City of Denison Investment Policy CA-Backup-Investment Policy.pdf Staff Contact Renee'Waggoner rwaggoner@cityofdenison.com EXT 2444

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45 City Council Meeting Agenda Information Sheet October 21, 2013 Regular Council Meeting Caption Receive a report, hold a discussion, and approve the resolution for application for participation in TexPool. Background Information and Analysis TexPool is a local government investment pool created on behalf of Texas entities whose investment objectives are preservation and safety of principal, liquidity and yield consistent with the Public Funds Investment Act. TexPool currently provides investment services to over 2,000 communities throughout the State. The TexPool program offers a convenient and effective choice for the investment of local funds. As a AAA rated local government investment pool, TexPool is committed to maintaining safety and stability. Financial Considerations None. There is no cost associted with applying for participation in TexPool. Prior Board or Council Action None. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval of this resolution. Alternatives Council can choose not to approve the resolution or apply for participation with TexPool. Attachments 1. TexPool Resolution CA-Backup-TexPool Resolution.docx 2. TexPool Participation Agreement CA-Backup-TexPool Participation Agreement.pdf Staff Contact Renee Waggoner, Finance Director rwaggoner@cityofdenison.com EXT 2444

46 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENISON, TEXAS AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE TEXPOOL INVESTMENT POOLS AND DESIGNATING AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES; AND FINDING AND DETERMINING THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION IS ADOPTED TO BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW. WHEREAS, the City of Denison, Texas ( Participant ) is a local government of the State of Texas and is empowered to delegate to the public funds investment pools the authority to invest funds and to act as custodian of investments purchased with local investment funds; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Participant to invest local funds in investments that provide for the preservation and safety of principal, liquidity, and yield consistent with the Public Funds Investment Act; and WHEREAS, the Texas Local Government Investment Pools ( TexPool/TexPool Prime ), public funds investment pools, were created on behalf of entities whose investment objectives in order of priority are preservation and safety of principal, liquidity, and yield consistent with the Public Funds Investment Act. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENISON, TEXAS: PART 1: That Participant shall enter into a Participation Agreement to establish an account in its name in TexPool/TexPool Prime, for the purpose of transmitting local funds for investment in TexPool/TexPool Prime. PART 2: That the individuals, whose signatures appear in this Resolution, are authorized representatives of the Participant and are each hereby authorized to transmit funds for investment in TexPool/TexPool Prime and are each further authorized to withdraw funds from time to time, to issue letters of instruction, and to take all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds. 1. Name: Title: Phone/Fax/ Signature: 2. Name: Title: Phone/Fax/ Signature: 3. Name: Title: Phone/Fax/ Signature:

47 PART 3: That this resolution and its authorization shall continue in full force and effect until amended or revoked by the Participant, and until TexPool/TexPool Prime receives a copy of any such amendment or revocation. On motion by Councilmember, Seconded by Councilmember, the above and foregoing Resoluation as passed and approved at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Denison, Texas on this the day of October 21, Ayes: Nays: Abstentions: CITY OF DENISON, TEXAS ATTEST: JARED JOHNSON, MAYOR Carrie Hart, City Secretary

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57 City Council Meeting Agenda Information Sheet October 21, 2013 Regular Council Meeting Caption Receive a report, hold a discussion, and approve the resolution for application for participation in TexSTAR. Background Information and Analysis TexSTAR is administered by First Southwest Asset Management, Inc. and JPMorgan Asset Management. TexSTAR is a conservatively managed investment vehicle: rated AAAm by Standard & Poor's and operated in full compliance with the Texas Public Funds Investment Act. The TexSTAR Cash Reserve Fund invests in U.S. treasury and agency securities and repurchase agreements fully collateralized with the U.S. government and agency securities. The Cash Reserve Fund does not allow for investment in commercial paper or money market funds. Financial Considerations None. There is no cost associated with applying for participatin in TexSTAR. Prior Board or Council Action None. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval of this resolution. Alternatives Council can choose not to approve the resolution or apply for participating with TexSTAR. Attachments 1. TexSTAR resolution CA-Backup-TexSTAR resolution.docx 2. TexSTAR application for participation CA-Backup-TexSTAR application for participation.pdf 3. TexSTAR information packet CA-Backup-TexSTAR information packet.pdf Staff Contact Renee Waggoner, Finance Director rwaggoner@cityofdenison.com EXT 2444

58 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENISON, TEXAS AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE TEXAS SHORT TERM ASSET RESERVE PROGRAM (TEXSTAR) INVESTMENT POOLS AND APPROVING APPLICATION FOR PARTICIPATION IN TEXSTAR AND AUTHORIZING REPRESENTATIVES; AND FINDING AND DETERMINING THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION IS ADOPTED TO BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW. WHEREAS, the City of Denison, Texas ( Participant ) is a local government of the State of Texas and is empowered to delegate to a public funds investment Pool the authority to invest funds and to act as custodian of investments purchased with local investment funds; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Participant to invest local funds jointly with other Texas local governments in the Texas Short Term Asset Reserve Program (TexSTAR) was created on behalf of entities whose investment objectives in order of priority are preservation and safety of principal, liquidity and yield consistent with the Public Funds Investment Act. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENISON, TEXAS: PART 1: That Participant shall enter into a Participation Agreement to establish an account in its name in TexSTAR, for the purpose of transmitting local funds for investment in TexSTAR. PART 2: That the individuals, whose signatures appear in this Resolution, are authorized representatives of the Participant and are each hereby authorized to transmit funds for investment in TexSTAR and are each further authorized to withdraw funds from time to time, to issue letters of instruction, and to take all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds. 1. Name: Title: Phone/Fax/ Signature: 2. Name: Title: Phone/Fax/ Signature: 3. Name: Title: Phone/Fax/ Signature:

59 PART 3: That this resolution and its authorization shall continue in full force and effect until amended or revoked by the Participant, and until TexSTAR receives a copy of any such amendment or revocation. On motion by Councilmember, Seconded by Councilmember, the above and foregoing Resoluation as passed and approved at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Denison, Texas on this the 21 ST day of October, Ayes: Nays: Abstentions: CITY OF DENISON, TEXAS ATTEST: JARED JOHNSON, MAYOR Carrie Hart, City Secretary

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87 City Council Meeting Agenda Information Sheet October 21, 2013 Regular Council Meeting Caption Receive a report, hold a discussion and consider an Ordinance creating "A Joint Airport Zoning Board for the North Texas Regional Airport", between the Cities of Denison, Sherman, Pottsboro and Grayson County. Background Information and Analysis The Council passed Ordinance No on May 20, 2013 to create the Joint Airport Zoning Board. This will repeal that Ordinance and replace it with the attached proposed Ordinance. Pursuant to Section (c), Airport Zoning Act of the Texas Local Government Code, only two seats can be given to each government entity plus an additional seat elected by the appointed members to serve as the chair. The proposed Ordinance will have two members appointed from Denison, Pottsboro, Sherman and Grayson County. Ordinance No originally had Grayson County appointing three members. Financial Considerations None. Prior Board or Council Action The City Council passed Ordinance 4694 during the Regular Meeting on May 20, Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval. Alternatives None. Attachments 1. Proposed Ordinance Ordinance NTRA Board.doc Staff Contact Robert Hanna, City Manager ext. 2468

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89 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENISON, TEXAS, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO IN ITS ENTIRETY; CREATING A JOINT AIRPORT ZONING BOARD AND INVESTING SUCH JOINT AIRPORT ZONING BOARD WITH THE POWERS SUCH BOARDS ARE AUTHORIZED TO EXERCISE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE AIRPORT ZONING ACT, TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, ET SEQ.; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; PROVIDING FOR A REPEALER; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW. WHEREAS, The County of Grayson operates an airport known as North Texas Regional Airport under the auspices of the Grayson County Regional Mobility Authority; and, WHEREAS, The North Texas Regional Airport serves the interest of Grayson County, the City of Denison, the City of Pottsboro, and the City of Sherman by contributing to the economic well being of the area; and, WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the three cities and the county to provide protection to the airport from future adjacent development that could be detrimental to the operations of the airport or could be negatively impacted or pose a public safety concern due to the airport operations and flight patterns; and, WHEREAS, Section 241 of the Texas Local Government Code makes provisions for the protection of airports by regulating height and land use restrictions around and adjacent to such airports that could pose a public risk or nuisance and interfere with the proper operations of the airport. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENISON, TEXAS: SECTION 1. That Ordinance No. 4694, adopted by the City Council of the City of Denison, Texas on May 20, 2013, which created a Joint Airport Zoning Board with the powers such boards are authorized to exercise under the provisions of the Texas Local Government Code , and appointed Denison s two members to said Board, be and is hereby repealed in its entirety so as to be of no further force and effect. SECTION 2. Subject to like provisions being made by the Commissioners Court of Grayson County, Texas, by proper order, duly promulgated and entered on their minutes, and as authorized by the provisions of the Airport Zoning Act, Texas Local Government Code et seq, there is hereby created a joint airport zoning board, to be known as the Joint Airport Zoning Board, which board shall have the powers and exercise the duties set forth in Texas Local Government Code, SECTION 3. The Joint Airport Zoning Board shall be composed of nine (9) members; two (2) members to be appointed by the Denison City Council, two (2) members to be appointed by the Pottsboro City Council, two (2) members to be appointed by the Sherman City Council, and two (2) members to be

90 appointed by the Commissioners Court of Grayson County, Texas; the ninth (9 th ) member shall be elected by a majority of the members so appointed and said ninth (9 th ) member shall serve as the Chairman of the Joint Airport Zoning Board. SECTION 4. Exercising its rights as an appointing authority, the Denison City Council appoints Janet Gott and Matt Hanley to the Joint Airport Zoning Board who may continue to serve solely at the discretion of this City Council. SECTION 5. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION 6. Severability Clause If any section, article, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase or word in this ordinance, or application thereto any person or circumstances is held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance; and the Denison City Council hereby declares it would have passed such remaining portions of the ordinance despite such invalidity, which remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 7. Effective Date Whereas, the immediate operation of the provisions of this ordinance is necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety, and general welfare, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by this city council and its reading and posting as required by law. AND IT IS SO ORDERED On motion by Council member, seconded by Council member, the above and foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on this the day of, 2013, by the following vote: At Regular Meeting Ayes: Noes: Absentions: JARED JOHNSON, MAYOR Attest: Carrie Hart, City Secretary Approved as to Form: Julie Fort, Interim City Attorney

91 City Council Meeting Agenda Information Sheet October 21, 2013 Regular Council Meeting Caption Receive a report, hold a discussion and conduct a Public Hearing to receive testimony from the Chief Building Official on the unsafe condition of posted structures at 226 E Nelson, 228 E Nelson, 522 E Acheson, 715 W Texas and 619 W Chestnut and provide staff direction on proceeding with the demolition process. Background Information and Analysis It has been determined through a detailed inspection process that the above structures are dilapidated and unsafe and a nuisance to the neighborhoods. We have followed the procedures to post, notify and publish the notice of this public hearing to receive input from persons who have a legal interest in the properties. The Chief Building Official with present testimony as to the condition of these buildings. Financial Considerations This is a budgeted amount in the General Fund. Prior Board or Council Action None Staff Recommendation Staff recommendation is for the Council declare the structures a nuisance and unsafe andauthorize staff to proceed with the demolition process. Alternatives Allow the structures to remain in the neighborhoods. Attachments 1. Demolitions Demolitions.pdf Staff Contact Dale Jackson Chief Building Official (903) x2457

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119 City Council Meeting Agenda Information Sheet October 21, 2013 Regular Council Meeting Caption Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on a resolution for voluntary annexation of a acres more or less consisting of a 378 acre tract of land, being a part of the J.G. Gnase Survey, A-1567, and being a part of Lavina Miller Survey, A -898, and being a part of the A.L. Thompson Survey, A-1275, and being a part of the S. Bradley Survey, A-113, and being a part of the T. Bradley Survey, A-81 and being a part of the A. Fox Survey, A-429; a acre tract of land, being a part of the Daniel C. Shelp Survey, A-1097; and a acre tract, being a part of the J.G. Gnase Survey, A Background Information and Analysis The City Council will have public hearings on this voluntary annexation. The developer, Tom Johnson, President, TPJ Properties, LTD Financial Considerations The City will be required to provide City services including utility services once development occurs. Prior Board or Council Action Staff Recommendation Approval Alternatives Property remains in the ETJ of the City. Attachments 1. Annexation request,legal Tom Johnson 427 acres.pdf description,resolution 2. Resolution calling Public Hearings Denison- Resolution for public hearings to annex.pdf 3. Resolution Granting Petition RESOLUTION - Granting Petition for Annexation.pdf

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129 CITY OF DENISON, TEXAS ACCELERATED ANNEXATION SCHEDULE GATEWAY VILLAGE Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 43, Home Rule Municipality Scheduled Regular City Council meetings for annexation: 10/21/ /2/2013 1/6/2014 Scheduled Special City Council meetings for annexation: 12/4/2013 (A) 10/18/13, Friday Deadline to post agenda for 10/21/13 City Council Regular Meeting to adopt: 1. Resolution granting each voluntary petition; and 2. Resolution setting two public hearing dates for each proposed annexed property and directing City to prepare a service plan for each proposed annexed property. City shall post on bulletin board at City Hall and on its internet website. TOMA (a) and (B) 10/21/13, Monday Regular Meeting Voluntary Petition City Council hears arguments for and against granting voluntary petition. Then they may adopt a Resolution granting each voluntary petition for annexation. Other Proposed Annexed Property For proposed annexed property, the City Council shall adopt a Resolution for each proposed annexed property that: 1. Sets two public hearings dates a. 1 st Public Hearing: 12/2/13 City Council Regular Meeting nd b. 2 Public Hearing: 12/4/13 City Council Special Meeting 2. Authorizes the publication of notice of both public hearings; and 3. Directs City staff to prepare a service plan for the proposed annexed property. LGC (C) 10/22/13-10/25/13 Wednesday - Friday Mailings Mail written notice of proposed annexation by certified mail to: LGC , Property Owner(s) LGC (b)(1); 2. School District(s) and any other public entity (county, fire district, any taxable entity, i.e. MUD in the area. LGC , (b)(2); and 3. Railroads with ROW in the area and other public and private entities (e.g., utility companies, etc.). LGC (c) Note: Notices must be sent at least 31 days before the 1 st Public Hearing held on 12/2/13. [38 days before 1 st Public Hearing] LGC (b) City of Denison 2013 Accelerated Annexation Schedule for Gateway Village 10/14/2013 Page 1

130 (D) 11/18/13 Monday Notice of Public Hearings Deadline to send legal notice of public hearings to newspaper for publication on 11/20/13. Re: 1 st Public Hearing: 12/2/13 City Council Regular Meeting nd 2 Public Hearing: 12/4/13 City Council Special Meeting Note: Notice must be published no more than 20 days and no less than 10 days prior to each public hearing. [14 and 16 days prior] LGC (c) (E) 11/20/13 Notice of Public Hearings (cont d) Wednesday Notice of public hearings is published in City s official newspaper and also needs to be published in newspaper for area that is to be annexed if different from City s official newspaper. LGC (a) City Secretary to continuously post notice on City s official website regarding public hearings. Notice must remain on the website until the public hearing. [12 & 14 days before public hearings] LGC (c) (F) 11/29/13 Friday (G) 12/2/13 Monday Regular Meeting (H) 12/4/13 Wednesday Special Meeting Note: Must obtain affidavit of publication after notice is published. Deadline to post agendas for City Council Meetings on 12/2/13 and 12/4/13. City shall post on bulletin board at City Hall and on its internet website. TOMA (a) and PUBLIC HEARING Service Plan shall be: 1) Available for public inspection LCG (b) and (j); and 2) Explained to inhabitants of area at each public hearing. Publication of Notice: 1 st Public Hearing must be at least (no sooner than) 10 days after publication nor more than 20 days after 11/20/13 publication of public hearing [12 days]. LGC (c) st Annexation: 1 public hearing must be no earlier than 40 days before institution of annexation and no later than 20 days before institution of annexation on 1/6/14 [35 days prior]. LCG (a) The time period between the two public hearings is not specified in LGC , but must be within 20 days of each other. LGC (a) If 11% of permanent residents in the area file a written protest of the annexation with the City Secretary within 10 days of publication of the notice, one public hearing must be held in the area of annexation of site is reasonably available. LGC (b) 1 st PUBLIC HEARING Service Plan shall be: 1) Available for public inspection LCG (b) and (j); and 2) Explained to inhabitants of area at each public hearing. Publication of Notice: 1 st public hearing must be at least (no sooner than) 10 days after publication nor more than 20 days after 11/20/13 publication of public hearing [12 days]. LGC (c) nd Annexation: 2 public hearing must be no earlier than 40 days before institution of annexation and no later than 20 days before institution of annexation on 1/6/14 [33 days prior]. LCG (a) The time period between the two public hearings is not specified in LGC , but must be within 20 days of each other. LGC (a) If 11% of permanent residents in the area file a written protest of the annexation with the City Secretary within 10 days of publication of the 2 nd City of Denison 2013 Accelerated Annexation Schedule for Gateway Village 10/14/2013 Page 2

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145 City Council Meeting Agenda Information Sheet October 21, 2013 Regular Council Meeting Caption Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action to award the bid for the demolition of the building at 715 West Sears. Background Information and Analysis On Monday, October 7, 2013 bids were opened for the demolition of 715 West Sears. There were 11 contractors who picked up bid packets. Six contractors submitted bids. The lowest bidder did not acknowledge receipt to Addendum #1. The second best responsive bidder is Lonestar Demolition from Lavon, Texas. Financial Considerations Funds used for the project will be from the General Fund and outside sources. Prior Board or Council Action This building has gone through the administrative process for demolition. The owner has not performed the work to abate the nuisance. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends award of the bid to Lonestar Demolition after clearance from our attorney. Alternatives Allow building to remain on lot. Attachments 1. Bid tabulation Bid tabulation.pdf 2. Lonestar letter Letter-Lonestar.docx 3. Reference letter Letter - reference.pdf Staff Contact Tom Speakman, Director Community Development tspeakman@cityofdenison.com ext. 2453

146 DEMOLITION BID OPENING Monday, October 7, 10:00 am BID ADDENDUM CONTRACTOR AMOUNT CONFIRMED Tactical Demolition 192,000 YES RCI Services 185,032 NO Lonestar Demolition 115,000 YES Intercon Environmental 309,855 YES Garrett Demolition 153,500 YES Precision Demolition 110,502 NO The best responsive bid is Lonestar Demolition. The lowest bidder did not acknowledge receipt to the addendum.

147 October 11, 2013 Mr. Tom Speakman, Thank you very much for giving us "Lonestar Demolition Services" the opportunity to work with the city of Denison. We are very excited and eager to start work. This will be our first venture under Lonestar Demolition Services and look forward to many more opportunities to come. Allow us to tell you a little but about ourselves. We are a new company but with very experienced people. My business partner Ron White, has over 18 years in the demolition business. Some of the jobs he has personably been involved in, but not limited to are; NASA Launch Pad-- Over 20 stories high by 200 plus yards wide. Used Excavator, Dozer, Crane & Bobcat Raytheon-- Boilers 4 stories Excavator only Lockheed Martin-- Building 5 stories Excavator only References you may contact are listed below. Regards, Pete Trevino Lonestar Demoliiton Services References for Ron White: Bobby Faust (626) Hito Valle (281)