April 14, 2015 City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m.

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11 City Council Meeting CALL TO ORDER Invocation Given by: Pledge of Allegiance Given by: Roll Call

12 CITY OF DICKINSON, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING ATTENDANCE LIST MEETING DATE: April 14, 2015 Regular Meeting MAYOR/COUNCIL PRESENT ABSENT MAYOR JULIE MASTERS POS. 1: COUNCILMEMBER CHARLES SUDERMAN POS. 2: COUNCILMEMBER BRUCE HENDERSON POS. 3: COUNCILMEMBER WALTER WILSON POS. 4: COUNCILMEMBER WALLY DEATS POS. 5: COUNCILMEMBER LOUIS DECKER POS. 6: COUNCILMEMBER WILLIAM KING ALSO IN ATTENDANCE: CITY ATTORNEY Donna L. Johnson CITY ADMINISTRATOR Julie M. Robinson Administrative Services Manager Stephanie Russell Director of Community Dev. Zach Meadows Public Works Director Kellis George Library Director Vicki McAllister Fire Marshal Lee Darrow Management Assistant Alun Thomas Chief Ron Morales EMS Director Derek Hunt

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15 Julie Masters, Mayor Charles Suderman Bruce Henderson Walter Wilson MINUTES City of Dickinson CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Wally Deats, Mayor Pro Tem Louis Decker William H. King III Julie M. Robinson, City Administrator March 24, 2015 NOTICE is hereby given of a REGULAR MEETING of the City Council for the City of Dickinson, County of Galveston, State of Texas, to be held on TUESDAY, March 24, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. at: 4403 Highway 3, Dickinson, Texas for the purpose of considering the following numbered items. The City Council of the City of Dickinson, Texas, reserves the right to meet in a closed session on any of the below items should the need arise and if applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government Code. ITEM 1.) CALL TO ORDER AND CERTIFICATION OF A QUORUM: Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Masters called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Minister Lonzell Simon with Greater New Hope Baptist Church gave the Invocation, and Chief Ron Morales led the Pledge of Allegiance. City Secretary Carolyn Anderson called roll and certified a quorum. Council Members present were as follows: Mayor Julie Masters, Mayor Pro-Tem Wally Deats, and Council Members Charles Suderman, Walter Wilson, Bruce Henderson, Louis Decker and William H. King, III. Also present were City Administrator Julie Robinson, Administrative Services Manager Stephanie Russell, Director of Community Development Zach Meadows, Public Works Director Kellis George, Management Assistant Alun Thomas, Fire Marshal Lee Darrow, EMS Director Derek Hunt, Chief Ron Morales, and City Attorney Donna Johnson. ITEM 2.) PROCLAMATIONS AND COUNCIL COMMENTS: A. Child Abuse Awareness Month Proclamation presented by Mayor Masters to Charity Eames with the DePelchin Children s Center. COUNCIL COMMENTS: Welcome to the Boy Scouts and everyone in attendance Happy belated birthday to Council Member Henderson Knights of Columbus will hold its last Fish Fry on Friday, March 27 th Thanks to Council Member Charles Suderman on securing a fiveyear contract for the use of Paul Hopkins Park for the Festival of Lights Thanks to EMS Director Derek Hunt for his department s widget March 24, 2015 Regular Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 13

16 Reminder of Trash Bash Saturday, March 28th meet at the boat ramp Welcome to Pastor Jack Matkin with First United Methodist Church and a reminder of the Easter Egg Hunt to be held on the church grounds Saturday at 10:00 a.m. for children 10 and under Annual Family Services Center of Galveston County will have a fundraising event on April 30th from 10:30 to 1:00 featuring singer Judy Collins. The Center provides mental health and counseling services for the residents of Galveston County. Last year the Center assisted 1300 families in Galveston County and over 8,000 individuals. Visit FSCGAL.org for ticket information Condolences to the North family Upcoming Dickinson Ministerial Alliance revival Galveston Housing Authority meeting DCPAAA Annual banquet at Knights of Columbus Hall Little League Parade Saturday at 9:00 a.m. Optimist Club Easter Egg Hunt Saturday April 4th at 10:00 a.m. ITEM 3.) PUBLIC COMMENTS: At this time, any person with city-related business may speak to the Council. In compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, The City Council may not deliberate. Comments from the public should be limited to a maximum of three (3) minutes per individual speaker. Jerry Armstrong 46 th Street, Dickinson, Texas Mr. Armstrong addressed Council regarding trash and animal services concerns. ITEM 4.) CONSENT AGENDA: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: The following items are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will not be a separate discussion on these items unless a Council member requests, in which event, the item will be removed from the consent agenda and discussed after the consent agenda. A. Approval of the Minutes of the Workshop Council Meeting of March 10, B. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of March 10, C. Resolution Number A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DICKINSON, TEXAS, APPROVING AND ADOPTING AN AMENDED INVESTMENT POLICY FOR THE CITY OF DICKINSON AND A LIST OF QUALIFIED BROKERS THAT ARE AUTHORIZED TO ENGAGE IN INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS WITH THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF PREAMBLE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. March 24, 2015 Regular Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 13

17 Council Member Wilson made a motion to approve the consent agenda, and Council Member King seconded the motion. There being no discussion, Mayor Masters called for the vote. VOTE: 6 AYES (Suderman, Wilson, Henderson, Deats, Decker and King) 0 NAYS MOTION PASSED OLD BUSINESS ITEM 5.) CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING: Update on Activities of Dickinson Bayou Watershed Steering Committee. Council Member Decker provided Council with an update on the activities of the Dickinson Bayou Watershed Steering Committee meeting of March 16, ITEM 6.) CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING: Ordinance Number AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DICKINSON, TEXAS, AMENDING APPENDIX B, PAY GRADE CLASSIFICATION STRUCTURE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES, OF THE CITY OF DICKINSON PERSONNEL POLICY (2005) TO ESTABLISH PAY RANGES FOR POLICE DETECTIVE AND POLICE SERGEANT AND AMEND THE POSITION TITLE FOR POLICE OFFICER; PROVIDING FOR THE INCORPORATION OF PREAMBLE; AND PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Second of Three Readings) Mayor Masters read the ordinance by caption only. Council Member Suderman made a motion to approve Ordinance No in two readings, and Council Member King seconded the motion. There being no discussion, Mayor Masters called for the vote. VOTE: 6 AYES (Suderman, Wilson, Henderson, Deats, Decker and King) 0 NAYS MOTION PASSED ITEM 7.) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING: Ordinance Number AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DICKINSON, TEXAS, ALTERING THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS ESTABLISHED FOR VEHICLES UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS AND OF THE TEXAS TRANSPORTATION CODE, ON CERTAIN STREETS AND HIGHWAYS OR PARTS THEREOF WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF DICKINSON, AS SET OUT IN THIS ORDINANCE, TO WIT: ESTABLISHING A CONSTRUCTION March 24, 2015 Regular Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 13

18 SPEED ZONE ON INTERSTATE 45 FROM THE NORTH CITY LIMIT LINE TO THE SOUTH CITY LIMIT LINE, A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 3,263 FEET TO REDUCE THE SPEED LIMIT TO 55 MILES PER HOUR; AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF SIGNAGE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR THE ALTERATION OF THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT OF SAID STREET TO INCREASE TO 65 MILES PER HOUR UPON COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION; PROVIDING A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $ FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Second of Three Readings) Mayor Masters read the ordinance by caption only. Council Member Henderson made a motion to approve Ordinance No in two readings, and Council Member Decker seconded the motion. There being no discussion, Mayor Masters called for the vote. VOTE: 6 AYES (Suderman, Wilson, Henderson, Deats, Decker and King) 0 NAYS MOTION PASSED ITEM 8.) BRIEFING AND DISCUSSION CONCERNING: Status Of Transition Of Solid Waste Services. Municipal Services Manager Steve Carroll and Operations Manager Jay Kline with Republic Waste provided Council with an update on the status of the solid waste service transition and clarification on billing, pick-up days, and green waste. Mr. Carroll also addressed issues and complaints concerning Republic s Customer Service Center. A discussion followed regarding the boundaries of the city limits and the difference in the database census provided by WCID#1. Mr. Carroll and Mr. Kline addressed the questions and concerns of Council. Council Member Henderson and Mayor Masters requested that Mr. Carroll and Mr. Kline report back to Council in approximately 60 days with an update on how the transition is proceeding. Mayor Masters asked that Mr. Carroll and his staff educate the Customer Service Center employees with the most updated information to help the citizens of Dickinson get the information needed regarding Republic s services. Mr. Carroll stated that he will make the City of Dickinson s concerns a priority. City Administrator Julie Robinson addressed the questions of Council Member Deats regarding the franchise fees and the services rendered. Mrs. Robinson stated that the City has a vested interest in the accuracy of the services and the requirement of the franchise fee as well as ensuring that all residents are utilizing the trash service as required by Ordinance. March 24, 2015 Regular Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 13

19 ITEM 9.) CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING: Construction Of 25 Cul-De-Sac At End Of Pine Manor Lane As Part Of The Reconstruction Of Pine Manor Lane (CDBG Disaster Recovery Round 2.2 Westside Drainage Project) City Administrator Julie Robinson provided Council with an introduction and history of the Pine Manor Lane project. She also outlined the requested revisions by Mr. Duitscher of the construction of the 25 cul-de-sac and the shifting of the cul-de-sac as provided in the Council packets. Mrs. Robinson stated that in proceeding with the project, the question for Council is whether to have Mr. Duitscher execute the revised road right-of-way document without any revisions as presented. If Mr. Duitscher will not execute the revised road right-of-way dedication as prepared in early March of 2015, Mrs. Robinson requested Council s direction regarding whether to proceed with the road right-of-way easement document already signed in the original location to accommodate the power pole or construct the cul-desac at all. Mrs. Robinson stated that the construction of the cul-de-sac as requested by Mr. Duitscher was something that Council agreed to do and was not part of the original scope of the project. Mr. Duitscher was asked to present his concerns to Council. Mr. Duitscher stated that the document needs a little fine tuning and requested a change in the document. Council Member Wilson outlined the changes in the language requested by Mr. Duitscher as provided in the agenda item. Mr. Travis Sellers and Mr. Doug Turner with IDS Engineering also addressed the original metes and bounds of the cul-de-sac and the history of the revisions and the questions of Council. Council Member Henderson clarified that the issue is that Mr. Duitscher continues to revise the document. Mayor Masters expressed her concerns regarding including the roadway in the documentation. Mayor Masters requested that a Dead End sign be placed on the road. Mr. Turner agreed with the Mayor that the second set of changes requested by Mr. Duitscher are not substantive changes. Mrs. Robinson reiterated her request for direction from Council regarding whether to proceed using the right-of-way for which the Duitschers have already executed a Road Right-of-Way Easement which shifts the location a little bit and shrinks the radius from 25 feet to 20 feet or whether to construct the cul-de-sac at all. Council Member Suderman stated that Council should first consider if Mr. Duitscher is ready to sign the document presented tonight. If not, Council Member Suderman recommended going to the 20 foot cul-de-sac. A discussion followed regarding reducing the cul-de-sac from 25 feet to 20 feet to accommodate the electric pole, following the pavement. Mrs. Robinson clarified by stating that the original right-of-way easement does March 24, 2015 Regular Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 13

20 not follow the pavement. The document that Mr. Duitscher is being asked to sign does follow the pavement as he requested. If he will not sign, the location of the cul-de-sac would shift back to the original location. Mrs. Robinson asked for a deadline from Council for the document to be executed by Mr. Duitscher. She stated that the document has not been presented to Mr. Duitscher for revision. It has been presented to him for execution. Council Member Suderman presented an outline of the options presented and on the table for Council consideration and that Mrs. Robinson is asking Council to make a determination regarding the Pine Manor cul-de-sac issue: 1. Mr. Duitscher has the option to sign the document as is 2. If Mr. Duitscher is not willing to sign the document, does Council want to proceed with a 20-foot cul-de-sac based on the documents as presented in the agenda packet 3. Take cul-de-sac out of the project and proceed with the project Council Member Suderman recommended that if the document as presented is not signed within 48 hours, the City should proceed with the construction of the project using the original Road Right-of-Way Easement and location of the cul-de-sac. Mr. Sellers was asked for clarification on the history of the project drawings and to address the concerns of the power pole on private property. He stated that the accuracy of the document is not in question from his perspective. A discussion followed regarding the non-substantive, second round of changes. Mayor Masters advised Council for thoughts concerning the options for consideration before Council and she advised Mr. Duitscher that if the four requested changes are made, there will be no more changes. Mrs. Robinson stated that the document must be signed and delivered by the end of the week. Mr. Duitscher agreed to sign the document with the agreed-upon changes. NEW BUSINESS ITEM 10.) BRIEFING, DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION CONCERNING: Request By Patrick Restivo To Discuss Issues Related To Manufactured Home Ordinance. No Patrick Restivo 9806 Sage Aspen Lane, Houston Texas Mr. Restivo introduced himself and outlined his interest and concerns regarding the passage of Ordinance No , addressing, particularly, the restriction of manufactured homes five years or older. He also expressed concerns regarding how the ordinance will impact the tax-paying citizens of the City of March 24, 2015 Regular Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 13

21 Dickinson. Mr. Restivo stressed that it is how the home is maintained rather than the age of the structure that is important. Mr. Restivo summarized his request by asking Council to rescind the ordinance that was passed on February 24, 2015, and re-instate the original ordinance. He then invited Council to sit down and have a discussion to reach a compromise. A discussion followed regarding the codes to which manufactured homes are constructed, maintenance and enforcement of regulations for manufactured homes that do not meet the ordinance requirements. There being no further discussion, it was the consensus of Council for Council Member Wilson and Council Member King to work with Mr. Restivo regarding the year requirement for manufactured homes and bring any proposed revisions to the Council at a later meeting. ITEM 11.) CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING: Zoning Case ZMC , A Request To Amend The Official Zoning Map Of The City Of Dickinson On Approximately ±.541 Acres, To Change The Zoning From Neighborhood Commercial (NC) To General Commercial (GC) On Property Legally Described As Abstract 60 E P Epperson, Abstract 155 P G Merritt East 115 Feet Of Reserve East Section 1 Phase 11 Generally Located On The North Side Of East FM 517 And On The West Side Of Briar Hollow Drive With The Address Being 5429 East FM 517, In The City Of Dickinson, Galveston County, Texas. Mayor Masters opened the Public Hearing at 9:05 p.m. A. Applicant s Statement Director of Community Development Zach Meadows briefed Council concerning the requested zoning change for the property located at 5429 East FM 517, Zoning Case ZMC Mr. Nasser Zion spoke on behalf of the applicants and briefed Council on the requested zoning change. Mr. Zion requested that Council approve the re-zoning of the property. B. Those In Favor None. C. Those Opposed None. D. Applicant s Rebuttal March 24, 2015 Regular Council Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 13

22 None. E. Adjournment Mayor Masters adjourned the Public Hearing at 9:08 p.m. ITEM 12.) CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING: Ordinance Number XXX-2015 (Zoning Case ZMC ) - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DICKINSON, TEXAS, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY, ORDINANCE NUMBER , AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, SO AS TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY +/ ACRES DESCRIBED AS ABSTRACT 60 E P EPPERSON, ABSTRACT 155 P G MERRITT EAST 115 FEET OF RESERVE EAST SECTION 1 PHASE 11 GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF EAST FM 517 AND WEST OF BRIAR HOLLOW DRIVE WITH THE ADDRESS BEING 5429 EAST FM 517 IN THE CITY OF DICKINSON, GALVESTON COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (NC) TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC); DIRECTING A CHANGE ACCORDINGLY IN THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,000 FOR EACH DAY OF VIOLATION HEREOF; AND PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (First of Three Readings) Mayor Masters read the ordinance by caption only. Council Member Wilson made a motion to approve the ordinance on first reading, and Council Member King seconded the motion. Mr. Zion addressed the questions of Council regarding the installation of the new gasoline tanks and the improvement to the signage. Director of Community Development Zach Meadows advised Council that the installation of the signage would be in accordance with current City regulations. There being no further discussion, Mayor Masters called for the vote. VOTE: 6 AYES (Suderman, Wilson, Henderson, Deats, Decker and King) 0 NAYS MOTION PASSED RECESS - Mayor Masters asked that the Council recess the meeting for a brief break at 9:13 p.m. RECONVENE - Mayor Masters reconvened the meeting in to regular session at 9:19 p.m. ITEM 13.) CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING: Zoning Case ZTC , A Request To Amend Section 18-11, Definitions Of Terms And March 24, 2015 Regular Council Meeting Minutes Page 8 of 13

23 Phrases, Of Article II, Definitions Of Chapter 18, Zoning, Of The Code Of Ordinances To Add A Definition For Appliance And Home Furnishing Stores (Without Storage) ; Revising Section 18-58, Uses Requiring Specific Use Permit, Of Article V, Specific Uses Of Chapter 18, Zoning, Of The Code Of Ordinances To Include Appliance And Home Furnishing Stores (Without Storage) In Neighborhood Commercial (NC) Zoning Districts As One Of The Uses That Must Obtain A Specific Use Permit. Mayor Masters opened the Public Hearing at 9:20 p.m. A. Applicant s Statement Director of Community Development Zach Meadows briefed Council concerning the requested zoning text amendment and stated that if Council approves the requested text amendment, the Applicant will then have to go through the SUP process. Mr. Douglas Cable spoke in favor of the requested zoning text amendment. B. Those In Favor None. C. Those Opposed None D. Applicant s Rebuttal None E. Adjournment Mayor Masters adjourned the Public Hearing at 9:23 p.m. ITEM 14.) CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING: Ordinance Number XXX-2015 (Zoning Case ZTC ) - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DICKINSON, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION 18-11, DEFINITIONS OF TERMS AND PHRASES, OF ARTICLE II, DEFINITIONS, OF CHAPTER 18, ZONING, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ADD A DEFINITION FOR APPLIANCE AND HOME FURNISHING STORES (WITHOUT STORAGE) ; REVISING SECTION 18-58, USES REQUIRING SPECIFIC USE PERMIT, OF ARTICLE V, SPECIFIC USES, OF CHAPTER 18, ZONING, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO INCLUDE AN APPLIANCE AND HOME FURNISHING STORE (WITHOUT STORAGE) IN NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (NC) ZONING DISTRICTS AS ONE OF THE USES THAT MUST OBTAIN A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT; PROVIDING FOR THE INCORPORATION OF March 24, 2015 Regular Council Meeting Minutes Page 9 of 13

24 PREAMBLE; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,000 FOR EACH DAY OF VIOLATION HEREOF; AND PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (First Of Three Readings) Mayor Masters read the ordinance by caption only. Council Member Wilson made a motion to approve the ordinance on first reading, and Council Member Deats seconded the motion. Council Member Henderson asked for a clarification of the zoning text amendment versus an SUP. City Administrator Julie Robinson clarified the difference between the requested zoning text amendment and a request for an SUP. There being no further discussion, Mayor Masters called for the vote. VOTE: 6 AYES (Suderman, Wilson, Henderson, Deats, Decker and King) 0 NAYS MOTION PASSED ITEM 15.) CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING: Authorizing the Termination of the City of Dickinson s Participation in the 2012 Galveston County Animal Services Agreement Effective September 30, 2015, and Authorizing the Mayor to Provide Written Notice of Termination to Harlan Mark Guidry as Chief Executive Office and Health Authority for Galveston County Health District Pursuant to Article III Section 8 of the 2012 Galveston County Animal Services Agreement. Mayor Masters read the agenda item into the record. Council Member Wilson made a motion authorizing the Mayor to provide written notice of termination to Harlan Mark Guidry as Chief Executive Office and Health Authority of the 2012 Galveston County Animal Services Agreement effective September 30, Council Member Henderson seconded the motion. Council Member Suderman read a prepared statement into the record in response to an article that appeared in the Galveston County Daily News this date, March 24, 2015, to set the record straight on several misstatements in the article. Council Member Deats requested that Council Member Suderman s statement be reflected fully in the minutes of the meeting. Mr. Suderman s statement is as follows: Dickinson council will consider taking over animal control -- Galveston Daily News March 24, 2015 I would like to set the record straight on several mis-statements in this article. First, the City of Dickinson did not balk at an increase in the resource center s budget by any means. During our March 24, 2015 Regular Council Meeting Minutes Page 10 of 13

25 budget workshops last summer, Ms. Kathy Barroso, health district s chief financial officer, attended one of the workshops to address the requested increase to the Council. She told Council that part of the increase was due to the fact that the health district wanted to move two positions from part time to full time employees. This would result in an increase in revenue to the health district and thus pay for the move. When Council questioned her as to how this would specifically result in a revenue increase, she had no answer to offer to council and just said that it would result in an increase. In the 8+ years which I have been on Council, every year or every other year, the health district has come to the consortium with requested increases in their budget. Most years, it was discussed, but never really questioned in depth by the Dickinson City Council, and then the increase was approved. This year, we questioned the increase and found out that the health district representative could not give any answers that would justify the increase. She seemed to really have no idea as to how the budget numbers were reached. I guess one thing that bothers me in this whole thing is that the Health District s Board does not seem to report directly to anyone. I know that they are appointed by Commissioner s Court, but they seem to do their own thing and try to dictate how the people that they are supposed to serve should respond to their demands. Where you attend their Board meeting and try to ask some tough questions, you are accused of yelling at them and they send a letter to your City Council telling you that you should basically control your people better. I have been at several of these meetings and when I tried to make comments to the Board, I was treated like a person who had no right to be there, let alone to be addressing the members. When I tried to question specific members after the meeting was adjourned, they immediately left thru a back door to which I did not have access. This is one more good example of an appointed Board member who is really not accountable to the people who they are supposed to represent. In Section III Terms, paragraph 5 H states and any amendment(s) that increases a City s portion must be approved by the governing body of that respective City and filed for record in the City s official minutes. Even though the Dickinson City Council deliberated and adopted a support amount less that what the GCUBOH had sent to us, the GCUBOD chose to ignore this legal action and adopt a budget which include the higher amount which they deemed to be the correct amount. When representatives of Dickinson attended the Board meeting to try and discuss this matter, we were basically told that the budget which they adopted would stand, regardless of the budget adopted by Dickinson City Council. March 24, 2015 Regular Council Meeting Minutes Page 11 of 13

26 There being no further discussion, Mayor Masters called for the vote. VOTE: 6 AYES (Suderman, Wilson, Henderson, Deats, Decker and King) 0 NAYS MOTION PASSED ITEM 16.) BRIEFING AND DISCUSSION CONCERNING: EMS Department s Implementation Of Changes To Billing Processes To Improve Collections From Insurance Companies (Widget Briefing) EMS Director Derek Hunt provided a PowerPoint presentation outlining the EMS Department s implementation of the changes to the billing processes to improve collections from insurance companies. Mr. Hunt stated that the department has also seen an increase in the amount of payments received. Council conveyed their appreciation to Mr. Hunt and his department for their work on this project. Mayor Masters announced that Council would convene in Executive Session at 9:40 p.m. ITEM 17.) EXECUTIVE SESSION: The City Council will now hold a closed executive meeting pursuant to the provision of Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon s Texas Codes annotated, in accordance with the authority contained in: A. Section Consultation with Attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation or a matter in which the duty of the City Attorney requires to be discussed in closed meeting. B. Section Personnel Matters to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of the City Administrator. ITEM 18.) RECONVENE Mayor Masters reconvened the meeting in to regular session at 10:14 p.m. ITEM 19.) CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING: Matters discussed in Executive Session. None. ITEM 20.) ADJOURN Council Member Wilson made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:14 p.m. Council Member King seconded the motion. March 24, 2015 Regular Council Meeting Minutes Page 12 of 13

27 VOTE: 6 AYES (Suderman, Henderson, Wilson, Deats, Decker and King) 0 NAYS MOTION PASSED PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this the 14th day of April, ATTEST: Julie Masters, Mayor Carolyn E. Anderson, City Secretary March 24, 2015 Regular Council Meeting Minutes Page 13 of 13

28 Dickinson City Council Agenda Item Data Sheet MEETING DATE April 14, 2015 TOPIC: Resolution Number XXX-2015 BACKGROUND: RECOMMENDATION: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DICKINSON, TEXAS, APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BY AND BETWEEN DICKINSON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF DICKINSON FOR BUS LEASE AND PARKING FACILITIES; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE AGREEMENT BY THE MAYOR; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. For several years, the City of Dickinson ( City ) and Dickinson Independent School District ( DISD ) have worked together for the use of parking facilities and buses for Red, White & Bayou Crawfish and Texas Music Festival and for the use of DISD buses to transport participants in the Citizens Police Academy and Junior Citizens Police Academy to different locations as part of the curriculum for the Academy. This year, DISD has requested that a Memorandum of Understanding ( MOU ) be executed to formalize the use by the City. This MOU would be effective January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2016, and provides for the arrangement that has been in place. Any fees associated with the MOU have already been included in the approved budget. Staff recommends approval of the Resolution. ATTACHMENTS: Resolution Number XXX-2015 FUNDING ISSUES Not applicable Not budgeted Full Amount already budgeted. Funds to be transferred from Acct.# - - SUBMITTING STAFF MEMBER CITY ADMINISTRATOR APPROVAL Julie M. Robinson, City Administrator APPROVAL YES NO ACTIONS TAKEN READINGS PASSED OTHER 1 st 2 nd 3 rd PAGE 1 OF 1

29 RESOLUTION NUMBER XXX-2015 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DICKINSON, TEXAS, APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BY AND BETWEEN DICKINSON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF DICKINSON FOR BUS LEASE AND PARKING FACILITIES; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE AGREEMENT BY THE MAYOR; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code, authorizes governmental entities to contract with each other to perform government functions and services under the terms thereof; and WHEREAS, the City Council has before it a proposed Memorandum of Understanding by and between Dickinson Independent School District (the District ), and the City of Dickinson, Texas (the City ), a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference, which provides the terms and conditions for the use of District parking facilities and leasing of buses by the City during the period January 1, 2015, through December 31, 2016, (hereinafter called "Agreement"); and WHEREAS, upon full review and consideration of the Agreement and all related matters, the City Council finds that Dickinson s best interests are served by entering into the Agreement with the District; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to approve the terms and conditions of the Agreement, and to authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City of Dickinson. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DICKINSON, TEXAS, THAT: Section 1. The above and foregoing premises are true and correct and are incorporated herein and made a part hereof for all purposes. Section 2. The City Council, after review of the terms and conditions of the Agreement, hereby approves the Memorandum of Understanding by and between Dickinson Independent School District and the City of Dickinson for Bus Lease and Parking Facilities for the period January 1, 2015, through December 31, Section 3. The City Council also authorizes the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City of Dickinson the Agreement and all other documents in connection therewith. Section 4. passage. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its CITY OF DICKINSON, TEXAS RESOLUTION NUMBER XXX-2015 Page 1

30 DULY PASSED AND APPROVED this day of April, ATTEST: Carolyn E. Anderson, City Secretary City of Dickinson, Texas APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CONTENT: Julie Masters, Mayor City of Dickinson, Texas Donna L. Johnson, City Attorney City of Dickinson, Texas CITY OF DICKINSON, TEXAS RESOLUTION NUMBER XXX-2015 Page 2

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37 Dickinson City Council Agenda Item Data Sheet MEETING DATE April 14, 2015 TOPIC: Ordinance Number XXX-2015 (Zoning Case ZMC ) BACKGROUND: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DICKINSON, TEXAS, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY, ORDINANCE NUMBER , AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, SO AS TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY +/ ACRES DESCRIVED AS ABSTRACT 60 E P EPPERSON, ABSTRACT 155 P G MERRITT EAST 115 FEET OF RESERVE EAST SECTION 1 PHASE 11 GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF EAST FM 517 AND WEST OF BRIAR HOLLOW DRIVE WITH THE ADDRESS BEING 5429 EAST FM 517 IN THE CITY OF DICKINSON, GALVESTON COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (NC) TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC); DIRECTING A CHANGE ACCORDINGLY IN THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,000 FOR EACH DAY OF VIOLATION HEREOF; AND PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (This is the second of three readings) In the previous agenda item, the Council conducted a public hearing on a request by Tony Than and Hang Trinh to amend the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance by changing the zoning from Neighborhood Commercial ( NC ) to General Commercial ( GC ) on the property located at 5429 East FM 517 in Dickinson. APPROVAL YES NO On March 17, 2015, the Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing on this zoning change request and unanimously recommended approval of the request. During his presentation to the Commission, Mr. Zia represented that the new owner of the USA Food Saving Mart intends to install new landscape on the Property. Based on this representation and a follow-up discussion with Mr. Zia, the Ordinance includes the following conditions in the event that the Council approves the zoning change requested: (1) Property Owner shall install a new fuel system including new tanks and underground system on the Property within six (6) months of final adoption of this Ordinance. (2) Property Owner shall install new landscaping, including trees and shrubs, on the Property that complies with the City s ACTIONS TAKEN READINGS PASSED OTHER 1 st 2 nd 3 rd PAGE 1 OF 2

38 Dickinson City Council Agenda Item Data Sheet landscaping requirements in Chapter 16.10, Tree Preservation and Landscaping, of the Code of Ordinances within six (6) months of final adoption of this Ordinance. (3) In the event that the installation of the new fuel system and additional improvements to the Property is expected to increase the value of the Property by 50% or more, Property Owner shall comply with Section 18-40, Development Procedures, of the Code of Ordinances and shall not proceed with installation of the new fuel system until such time as the City s Development Procedures have been complied with. Additionally, the Ordinance contains a provision that the zoning change granted by the Ordinance shall be revoked and the Property shall revert back to its previous zoning classification after the expiration of six (6) months from the date of final adoption of the Ordinance, unless the conditions identified therein have been met, or unless an extension of time is approved by City Council. This Ordinance would implement the requested zoning change with the conditions outlined above. RECOMMENDATION: The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the zoning change request. ATTACHMENTS: Ordinance XXX-2015 FUNDING ISSUES X Not applicable Not budgeted Full Amount already budgeted. Funds to be transferred from Acct.# - - SUBMITTING STAFF MEMBER Zachary Meadows, Director of Community Development CITY ADMINISTRATOR APPROVAL APPROVAL YES NO ACTIONS TAKEN READINGS PASSED OTHER 1 st 2 nd 3 rd PAGE 2 OF 2

39 ORDINANCE NUMBER XXX-2015 (Zoning Case ZMC ) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DICKINSON, TEXAS, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY, ORDINANCE NUMBER , AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, SO AS TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY +/ ACRES DESCRIVED AS ABSTRACT 60 E P EPPERSON, ABSTRACT 155 P G MERRITT EAST 115 FEET OF RESERVE EAST SECTION 1 PHASE 11 GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF EAST FM 517 AND WEST OF BRIAR HOLLOW DRIVE WITH THE ADDRESS BEING 5429 EAST FM 517 IN THE CITY OF DICKINSON, GALVESTON COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (NC) TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC); DIRECTING A CHANGE ACCORDINGLY IN THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,000 FOR EACH DAY OF VIOLATION HEREOF; AND PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Tony Than and Hang P. Trinh (referred to herein as Owner ) is the owners of the ± acres legally described as Abstract 60 E P Epperson, Abstract 155 P G Merritt East 115 Feet of Reserve East Section 1 Phase 11 generally located on the north side of FM 517 and west of Briar Hollow Drive with the address being 5429 East FM 517 (the Property ), in the City of Dickinson, Galveston County, Texas (the City ); and WHEREAS, the Property presently has a zoning classification of Neighborhood Commercial (NC) under Ordinance Number , the City's Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the owner has initiated such zoning classification change of said Property from Neighborhood Commercial (NC) to General Commercial (GC) as authorized by the City s Zoning Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the City Secretary of Dickinson, Texas, directed that notices of a hearing be issued, as required by the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Dickinson and laws of the State of Texas, at a meeting of the City Council, to be held on the 24th day of March 2015, for the purpose of considering rezoning the Property from Neighborhood Commercial (NC) to General Commercial (GC); and WHEREAS, the City Secretary of the said City accordingly caused to be issued and published the notices required by its Zoning Ordinance and laws of the State of Texas applicable thereto, the same having been published in a paper of general circulation in the City of Dickinson, Texas, at least fifteen (15) days prior to the time set for such hearing; and CITY OF DICKINSON, TEXAS ORDINANCE NUMBER XXX-2015 Page 1 of 4

40 WHEREAS, the City Council of said City, pursuant to such notice, held its public hearing and heard all persons wishing to be heard both for and against the aforesaid change in the Zoning Ordinance, on the 24th day of March 2015; and WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion and finds that such rezoning would not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or general welfare, and will promote the best and most orderly development of the properties affected thereby, and to be affected thereby, in the City of Dickinson, and as well, the owners and occupants thereof, and the City generally. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DICKINSON, TEXAS, THAT: Section 1. The facts and matters set forth in the preamble of this Ordinance are hereby found to be true and correct. Section 2. The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Number , as the same has been heretofore amended, is hereby further amended so as to rezone ± acres legally described as Abstract 60 E P Epperson, Abstract 155 P G Merritt East 115 Feet of Reserve East Section 1 Phase 11 generally located on the north side of FM 517 and west of Briar Hollow Drive with the address being 5429 East FM, in the City of Dickinson, Galveston County, Texas from Neighborhood Commercial (NC) to General Commercial (GC). Section 3. The Zoning Change authorized and permitted hereby shall be, and is, subject to the following additional limitations, restrictions, and conditions: A. Property Owner shall install a new fuel system including new tanks and underground system on the Property within six (6) months of final adoption of this Ordinance. B. Property Owner shall install new landscaping, including trees and shrubs, on the Property that complies with the City s landscaping requirements in Chapter 16.10, Tree Preservation and Landscaping, of the Code of Ordinances within six (6) months of final adoption of this Ordinance. C. In the event that the installation of the new fuel system and additional improvements to the Property is expected to increase the value of the Property by 50% or more, Property Owner shall comply with Section 18-40, Development Procedures, of the Code of Ordinances and shall not proceed with installation of the new fuel system until such time as the City s Development Procedures have been complied with. CITY OF DICKINSON, TEXAS ORDINANCE NUMBER XXX-2015 Page 2 of 4

41 Section 4. The Zoning Change granted hereby shall be revoked and the Property shall revert back to its previous zoning classification after the expiration of six (6) months from the date of final adoption hereof, unless the conditions identified in Section 3 above have been met, or unless an extension of time is approved by City Council. Section 5. It is directed that the official zoning map of the City of Dickinson, adopted on the 24 th day of June, 2001, by Ordinance Number , shall be revised and amended to reflect the zoning classification established by this Ordinance, with the appropriate reference thereon to the number and effective date of this Ordinance and a brief description of the nature of the change. Section 6. All provisions of the ordinances of the City of Dickinson in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed, and all other provisions of the Ordinances of the City of Dickinson not in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. Section 7. The repeal of any ordinance or part of ordinances effectuated by the enactment of this Ordinance shall not be construed as abandoning any action now pending under or by virtue of such ordinance or as discontinuing, abating, modifying or altering any penalty accruing or to accrue, or as affecting any rights of the municipality under any section or provisions of any ordinance at the time of passage of this Ordinance. Section 8. Any person who shall intentionally, knowingly, recklessly, or with criminal negligence violate any provision of this Ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be subject to a fine in an amount not to exceed $2, Each day a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense. Section 9. In the event any clause, phrase, provision, sentence, or part of this Ordinance or the application of the same to any person or circumstance shall for any reason be adjudged invalid or held unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, it shall not affect, impair, or invalidate this Ordinance as a whole or any part or provision hereof other than the part declared to be invalid or unconstitutional; and the City Council of the City of Dickinson, Texas, declares that it would have passed each and every part of the same notwithstanding the omission of any such part thus declared to be invalid or unconstitutional, whether there be one or more parts. Section 10. This Ordinance shall become effective upon final reading and adoption of this Ordinance, in accordance with law. DULY PASSED AND APPROVED on first reading this 24th day of March, DULY PASSED AND APPROVED on second reading this day of, CITY OF DICKINSON, TEXAS ORDINANCE NUMBER XXX-2015 Page 3 of 4

42 DULY PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED on third and final reading this day of, ATTEST: Carolyn E. Anderson, City Secretary City of Dickinson, Texas Julie Masters, Mayor City of Dickinson, Texas APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CONTENT: Donna L. Johnson, City Attorney City of Dickinson, Texas CITY OF DICKINSON, TEXAS ORDINANCE NUMBER XXX-2015 Page 4 of 4

43 Dickinson City Council Agenda Item Data Sheet MEETING DATE April 14, 2015 TOPIC: Ordinance Number XXX-2014 (Zoning Case ZTC ) BACKGROUND: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DICKINSON, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION 18-11, DEFINITIONS OF TERMS AND PHRASES, OF ARTICLE II, DEFINITIONS, OF CHAPTER 18, ZONING, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ADD A DEFINITION FOR APPLIANCE AND HOME FURNISHING STORES (WITHOUT STORAGE) ; REVISING SECTION 18-58, USES REQUIRING SPECIFIC USE PERMIT, OF ARTICLE V, SPECIFIC USES, OF CHAPTER 18, ZONING, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO INCLUDE AN APPLIANCE AND HOME FURNISHING STORE (WITHOUT STORAGE) IN NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (NC) ZONING DISTRICTS AS ONE OF THE USES THAT MUST OBTAIN A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT; PROVIDING FOR THE INCORPORATION OF PREAMBLE; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,000 FOR EACH DAY OF VIOLATION HEREOF; AND PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (This is the second of three readings) In the previous agenda item, the Council conducted a public hearing on a request by Douglas Cable to amend the text of Chapter 18, Zoning of the Code of Ordinances to allow Appliance and Home Furnishing Stores (Without Storage) in the Neighborhood Commercial zoning district with the approval of a Specific Use Permit. Associated with the request is the inclusion of a definition of Appliance and Home Furnishing Stores (Without Storage) in the Zoning Ordinance. RECOMMENDATION: On March 17, 2015, the Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing on the requested amendment and recommended approval of the request. This Ordinance would implement the Zoning Text Amendment. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the requested text amendment. ATTACHMENTS: Ordinance XXX-2015 FUNDING ISSUES X Not applicable Not budgeted Full Amount already budgeted. Funds to be transferred from Acct.# - - SUBMITTING STAFF MEMBER Zachary Meadows, Director of Community Development CITY ADMINISTRATOR APPROVAL APPROVAL YES NO ACTIONS TAKEN READINGS PASSED OTHER 1 st 2 nd 3 rd PAGE 1 OF 1

44 ORDINANCE NUMBER XXX-2015 (ZONING CASE ZTC ) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DICKINSON, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION 18-11, DEFINITIONS OF TERMS AND PHRASES, OF ARTICLE II, DEFINITIONS, OF CHAPTER 18, ZONING, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ADD A DEFINITION FOR APPLIANCE AND HOME FURNISHING STORES (WITHOUT STORAGE) ; REVISING SECTION 18-58, USES REQUIRING SPECIFIC USE PERMIT, OF ARTICLE V, SPECIFIC USES, OF CHAPTER 18, ZONING, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO INCLUDE AN APPLIANCE AND HOME FURNISHING STORE (WITHOUT STORAGE) IN NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (NC) ZONING DISTRICTS AS ONE OF THE USES THAT MUST OBTAIN A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT; PROVIDING FOR THE INCORPORATION OF PREAMBLE; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,000 FOR EACH DAY OF VIOLATION HEREOF; AND PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the City of Dickinson to regulate the location of Appliance and Home Furnishing Stores (Without Storage) in Neighborhood Commercial (NC) zoning districts by use of Specific Use Permit (SUP); and WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion and finds that the regulations contained in this Ordinance are in the best interest of the health, safety, and welfare of the Citizens; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DICKINSON, TEXAS, THAT: Section 1. The facts and matters set forth in the preamble of this Ordinance are hereby found to be true and correct. Section 2. Section 18-11, Definitions, of Article II, Definitions, of Chapter 18, Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dickinson, Texas, is hereby amended by the addition of the following definitions of Appliance and Home Furnishing Stores (Without Storage) : Appliance and Home Furnishing Stores (Without Storage means retail establishment engaged in the sale of new goods for furnishing the home including, but not limited to furniture, floor coverings, window coverings and household appliances, that operates as a showroom and does not store inventory on site. CITY OF DICKINSON, TEXAS ORDINANCE NUMBER XXX-2015 Page 1 of 4

45 Section 3. Section 18-58, Uses Requiring Specific Use Permit, of Article V, Specific Uses, of Chapter 18, Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dickinson, Texas, is hereby revised to read as follows: Sec Uses requiring specific use permit. In addition to the certificates of zoning compliance called for in this chapter, a specific use permit shall be required before the following specific uses can be permitted within the district specified: Use Airport, landing field, or landing strip for aircraft, including helipads and landing areas for other types of aircraft Appliance and home furnishing stores (without storage) Automotive sales, new or used, leasing, service and repair shops, including auto bodywork shops Bars Bed and breakfasts Boat/RV storage, sales, leasing and service establishments Car, Truck and RV washing facilities Cement/concrete plant Child day care centers Churches Circus or carnival grounds, but not within three hundred (300 ) of any residential district or use Community Center Correctional institutions or facilities (public or private) Dance Halls Flea market Gamerooms General Merchandise Stores, including Department and Variety Stores, but not greater than 10,000 square feet in gross building floor area Golf courses Group day care homes Group homes, as defined in Article II, Definitions Livestock facilities and operations Mini-warehouses Nightclubs Nonprofit recreational facilities (other than private recreational facilities permitted by use in RR, CR, SR, HR, and MH) Permitted Districts All Districts NC GC NC, GC RR, CR GC, GI GC GI NC All Districts NC, GC, GI DOS GC, GI NC, GC GC GC NC RR, CR, SR, HR, MH RR, CR RR, CR, SR, HR, MH RR, GI GC, GI NC, GC RR, CR, SR, HR, MH CITY OF DICKINSON, TEXAS ORDINANCE NUMBER XXX-2015 Page 2 of 4

46 Parking lots Radio, television, telephone or communication broadcast tower or station of any type, subject to Chapter 16.5, Telecommunication Towers, of the Dickinson Code of Ordinances Restaurants that serve alcohol Recreational vehicle parks Registered family homes Salvage yards, junk yards, vehicle storage facilities or similar operations Schools, public or private Sexually oriented businesses Slaughterhouses, rendering operations, or other similar operations Special Event Center on five (5) or more acres Swimming pool DOS RR, GC, GI NC GC CR GI All Districts GC GI CR, RR DOS Section 4. All provisions of the ordinances of the City of Dickinson in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed, and all other provisions of the Ordinances of the City of Dickinson not in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. Section 5. The repeal of any ordinance or part of ordinances effectuated by the enactment of this Ordinance shall not be construed as abandoning any action now pending under or by virtue of such ordinance or as discontinuing, abating, modifying or altering any penalty accruing or to accrue, or as affecting any rights of the municipality under any section or provisions of any ordinance at the time of passage of this Ordinance. Section 6. Any person who shall intentionally, knowingly, recklessly or with criminal negligence violate any provision contained in this Ordinance, or who shall commit or perform any act declared herein to be unlawful, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined in an amount of not less than one dollar ($1.00) and not more than two thousand dollars ($2,000.00). Each day a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense. Section 7. In the event any clause, phrase, provision, sentence, or part of this Ordinance or the application of the same to any person or circumstance shall for any reason be adjudged invalid or held unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, it shall not affect, impair, or invalidate this Ordinance as a whole or any part or provision hereof other than the part declared to be invalid or unconstitutional; and the City Council of the City of Dickinson, Texas, declares that it would have passed each and every part of CITY OF DICKINSON, TEXAS ORDINANCE NUMBER XXX-2015 Page 3 of 4

47 the same notwithstanding the omission of any such part thus declared to be invalid or unconstitutional, whether there be one or more parts. Section 8. This Ordinance shall become effective upon final reading and adoption of this Ordinance, in accordance with law DULY PASSED AND APPROVED on first reading this the 24th day of March, DULY PASSED, AND APPROVED on second reading this day of, DULY PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED on third and final reading this day of, ATTEST: Carolyn E. Anderson, City Secretary City of Dickinson, Texas Julie Masters, Mayor City of Dickinson, Texas APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CONTENT: Donna L. Johnson, City Attorney City of Dickinson, Texas CITY OF DICKINSON, TEXAS ORDINANCE NUMBER XXX-2015 Page 4 of 4

48 Dickinson City Council Agenda Item Data Sheet MEETING DATE April 14, 2015 TOPIC: Ordinance Number XXX-2015 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DICKINSON, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION 18-11, DEFINITIONS OF TERMS AND PHRASES, OF ARTICLE II, DEFINITIONS, OF CHAPTER 18, ZONING, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DICKINSON, TEXAS, TO ADD DEFINITIONS FOR BRICK, CINDER BLOCK, DECORATIVE CONCRETE MASONRY UNIT, EXTERIOR INSULATION AND FINISH SYSTEM (EIFS), MASONRY MATERIALS, AND STUCCO ; REPEALING SECTION 18-70, BUILDING DESIGN STANDARDS, OF ARTICLE VI, SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS, OF CHAPTER 18, ZONING, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; ADOPTING A NEW SECTION 18-70, BUILDING DESIGN STANDARDS, TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM MASONRY AND EXTERIOR VENEER STANDARDS IN BOTH RESIDENTIAL AND NON-RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS; PROVIDING FOR THE INCORPORATION OF PREAMBLE; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,000 FOR EACH DAY OF VIOLATION HEREOF; AND PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BACKGROUND: Based on the direction of the Council during the March 10, 2015 Workshop meeting, the following revisions have been incorporated into the proposed masonry regulations: (1) Section 18-11, Definitions, of Article II of Chapter 18, Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances has been revised to include definitions for brick, cinder block, decorative concrete masonry unit, and stucco. The definition for Masonry Materials has also been revised to more accurately reflect the discussion from the March 10, 2015 Workshop meeting. (2) The term weather-rated has been removed from Subsections (A)(1), (B)(1), and (B)(2) of the proposed Section 18-70, Building Design Standards, of Article VI, Supplemental Regulations, of Chapter 18, Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances. (3) Subsection (A)(4) that previously addressed accessory buildings has been deleted. APPROVAL YES NO ACTIONS TAKEN READINGS PASSED OTHER 1 st 2 nd 3 rd PAGE 1 OF 2

49 RECOMMENDATION: Dickinson City Council Agenda Item Data Sheet (4) A new Subsection (A)(4) to address garages has been included. (5) Subsection (A)(6) has been revised to provide that residential structures that are required to have permanent screening around their perimeter to screen from view openings in the foundation must use screening made of brick, stone, a combination thereof, or other Masonry Materials as defined. An exception to the use of Masonry Materials for the screening for residential structures that are elevated 8 feet or more has also been included. Therefore, any residential structure that is elevated less than 8 feet would be required to use masonry for the screening below the foundation. No recommendation. ATTACHMENTS: Ordinance Number XXX-2015 Redlined Version of Ordinance Number XXX-2015 FUNDING ISSUES Not applicable Not budgeted Full Amount already budgeted. Funds to be transferred from Acct.# - - SUBMITTING STAFF MEMBER CITY ADMINISTRATOR APPROVAL Julie M. Robinson, City Administrator APPROVAL YES NO ACTIONS TAKEN READINGS PASSED OTHER 1 st 2 nd 3 rd PAGE 2 OF 2

50 ORDINANCE NUMBER XXX-2015 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DICKINSON, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION 18-11, DEFINITIONS OF TERMS AND PHRASES, OF ARTICLE II, DEFINITIONS, OF CHAPTER 18, ZONING, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DICKINSON, TEXAS, TO ADD DEFINITIONS FOR BRICK, CINDER BLOCK, DECORATIVE CONCRETE MASONRY UNIT, EXTERIOR INSULATION AND FINISH SYSTEM (EIFS), MASONRY MATERIALS, AND STUCCO ; REPEALING SECTION 18-70, BUILDING DESIGN STANDARDS, OF ARTICLE VI, SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS, OF CHAPTER 18, ZONING, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; ADOPTING A NEW SECTION 18-70, BUILDING DESIGN STANDARDS, TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM MASONRY AND EXTERIOR VENEER STANDARDS IN BOTH RESIDENTIAL AND NON-RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS; PROVIDING FOR THE INCORPORATION OF PREAMBLE; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,000 FOR EACH DAY OF VIOLATION HEREOF; AND PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the City of Dickinson to require minimum building design standards for Masonry Materials and Exterior Finish and Insulation Systems (EFIS) ; and WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion and finds that the regulations contained in this Ordinance are in the best interest of the health, safety, and welfare of the Citizens; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DICKINSON, TEXAS, THAT: Section 1. The facts and matters set forth in the preamble of this Ordinance are hereby found to be true and correct. Section 2. Section 18-11, Definitions, of Article II, Definitions, of Chapter 18, Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dickinson, Texas, is hereby amended by the addition of the following definitions of Brick, Cinder Block, Decorative Concrete Masonry Unit, Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS), Masonry Materials, and Stucco : Brick means hard-fired (kiln fired) clay or shale material that meets the latest version of ASTM standard C216, Standard Specification for Facing Brick (Solid Masonry Unit Made of Clay or Shale), is Severe Weather (SW) grade, that is made of or covered with masonry, flat panel concealed fastener metal systems. CITY OF DICKINSON, TEXAS ORDINANCE NUMBER XXX-2015 Page 1 of 5

51 Cinder block means a lightweight building brick, usually not solid, made of concrete and small cinders. Decorative concrete masonry unit shall mean highly texture finish, such as split face, indented, hammered, fluted, ribbed, or similar architecture finish; coloration shall be integral to the Masonry Materials and shall not be painted. Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS) means a non-load bearing, exterior wall cladding system that consists of an insulation board attached either adhesively or mechanically, or both, to the substrate; an integrally reinforced base coat; and a textured protective finish coat. Masonry Materials shall mean and include that form of construction defined below and composed of brick, stone, concrete block or tile, precast concrete panels, decorative concrete masonry unit, stucco, rock or other materials of equal characteristics laid up unit upon unit set and bonded to one another in mortar. It shall not include cinder block. Stucco means a durable finish for exterior walls usually composed of cement, sand and lime and applied while wet. Section 3. Section 18-70, Building Design Standards, of Article VI, Supplemental Regulations, of Chapter 18, Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dickinson, Texas, is hereby repealed. Section 4. A new Section 18-70, Building Design Standards, of Article VI, Supplemental Regulations, of Chapter 18, Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dickinson, Texas, is hereby adopted and shall read as follows: Sec Building Design Standards. A. Residential Design Standards Criteria to be used in designing and constructing single-family residential and multi-family residential structures in residential zoning districts (RR, CR, SR, HR, and MH), including accessory structures and structures associated with those uses allowed by a specific use permit within residential zoning districts (RR, CR, SR, HR and MH): (1) Single Family A minimum of seventy-five percent (75%) of the total exterior walls above grade level, excluding doors and windows, shall be constructed of Brick, stone, or a combination of such materials, or other Masonry Materials as defined herein. (2) Multi-family For all principal and accessory buildings located in a residential zoning district (RR, CR, SR, HR and MH), a minimum of seventy percent CITY OF DICKINSON, TEXAS ORDINANCE NUMBER XXX-2015 Page 2 of 5

52 (70%) of the total exterior walls, excluding doors and windows, shall be constructed of Brick, stone, or a combination of either materials or other Masonry Materials as defined herein. (3) Manufactured homes are exempt from the above construction requirements. (4) Garages. As required in the Zoning Ordinance, garages that are required for residential structures, regardless of whether attached or detached, shall meet the required percentage of brick, stone, or a combination of such materials, or other Masonry Materials as defined herein as the residential structure and shall be compatible in appearance with the main residential structure. Exception: Where a single-family residential structure existed prior to the adoption of this Section, any subsequent garage added to the site may be constructed with a compatible type and percentage of exterior cladding used on the primary single-family residential structure. (5) Carports constructed entirely out of metal are not permitted. Carports shall be compatible in design and material with the main residential structure. (6) Screening. For residential structures that are required by the Zoning Ordinance to have permanent screening around its perimeter to screen from view openings in the foundation (e.g., pier and beams), the screening shall be constructed of Brick, stone, a combination of both, or other Masonry Materials as defined herein and shall allow for adequate ventilation and drainage. For residential structures that are elevated eight feet (8 ) or more, any screening below the foundation shall be exempt from the requirements of this Subsection. (7) These provisions apply to all new development and building enlargements, alterations, or extensions that are greater than fifty (50) percent of the gross floor area. B. Non-Residential design standards Criteria to be used in designing and constructing non-residential structures in nonresidential zoning districts (NC, GC, and GI), including accessory structures and structures associated with those uses allowed by a specific use permit within nonresidential zoning districts (NC, GC and GI): (1) All non-residential structures shall have a minimum of eighty percent (80%) of the total exterior walls, excluding doors and windows, constructed of Brick, stone, or a combination of such materials, or other Masonry Materials as defined herein. (2) Additionally all non-residential buildings shall have a minimum of eighty percent (80%) of any building front and side facades that are facing public CITY OF DICKINSON, TEXAS ORDINANCE NUMBER XXX-2015 Page 3 of 5

53 street right-of-way or a residential zoning district, constructed of Brick, stone, or a combination of such materials, or other Masonry Materials as defined herein. (3) EIFS shall generally be used as accent material for window head, sill or cornices around a structure. EIFS shall not be permitted as a primary building material. EIFS shall only be permitted above the first eight feet (8 ) of elevation. (4) Each building elevation shall provide architectural features such as columns, reveals and articulations to break up long front facades exceeding fifty (50) feet in length. (5) Additional landscaping shall be placed along the side or end of the building, more than seventy-five (75) feet in length, which is perpendicular to a public street right-of-way. The landscaping shall be planted in such a manner as to break up a long expanse of a side or end wall. (6) These provisions apply to all new development and building enlargements, alterations, or extensions that are greater than fifty (50) percent of the gross floor area. Additionally these provisions do not apply to those requirements previously adopted and established in Section through Section describing the Highway 3 Overlay District. C. Variances (1) Section of the Code of Ordinances references the process and reasons for granting a variance. All variance requests will be heard by the Board of Adjustments. (2) In addition to the reasons in Section 18-34, architectural variances may be considered for, but are not limited to, Queen Anne, Victorian, English Tudor, Italian Villa, or Log designs. Section 5. All provisions of the ordinances of the City of Dickinson in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed, and all other provisions of the Ordinances of the City of Dickinson not in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. Section 6. The repeal of any ordinance or part of ordinances effectuated by the enactment of this Ordinance shall not be construed as abandoning any action now pending under or by virtue of such ordinance or as discontinuing, abating, modifying or altering any penalty accruing or to accrue, or as affecting any rights of the municipality under any section or provisions of any ordinance at the time of passage of this Ordinance. CITY OF DICKINSON, TEXAS ORDINANCE NUMBER XXX-2015 Page 4 of 5

54 Section 7. Any person who shall intentionally, knowingly, recklessly, or with criminal negligence violate any provision of this Ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be subject to a fine in an amount not to exceed $2, Each day a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense. Section 8. In the event any clause, phrase, provision, sentence, or part of this Ordinance or the application of the same to any person or circumstance shall for any reason be adjudged invalid or held unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, it shall not affect, impair, or invalidate this Ordinance as a whole or any part or provision hereof other than the part declared to be invalid or unconstitutional; and the City Council of the City of Dickinson, Texas, declares that it would have passed each and every part of the same notwithstanding the omission of any such part thus declared to be invalid or unconstitutional, whether there be one or more parts. Section 9. This Ordinance shall become effective upon final reading and adoption of this Ordinance, in accordance with law. DULY PASSED AND APPROVED on first reading this the day of, DULY PASSED AND APPROVED on second reading this day of, DULY PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED on third and final reading this day of, ATTEST: Carolyn E. Anderson, City Secretary City of Dickinson, Texas Julie Masters, Mayor City of Dickinson, Texas APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CONTENT: Donna L. Johnson, City Attorney City of Dickinson, Texas CITY OF DICKINSON, TEXAS ORDINANCE NUMBER XXX-2015 Page 5 of 5

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56 ORDINANCE NUMBER XXX-2015 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DICKINSON, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION 18-11, DEFINITIONS OF TERMS AND PHRASES, OF ARTICLE II, DEFINITIONS, OF CHAPTER 18, ZONING, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DICKINSON, TEXAS, TO ADD DEFINITIONS FOR BRICK, CINDER BLOCK, DECORATIVE CONCRETE MASONRY UNIT, MASONRY MATERIALS, AND EXTERIOR INSULATION AND FINISH SYSTEM (EIFS), MASONRY MATERIALS, AND STUCCO ; REPEALING SECTION 18-70, BUILDING DESIGN STANDARDS, OF ARTICLE VI, SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS, OF CHAPTER 18, ZONING, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; ADOPTING A NEW SECTION 18-70, BUILDING DESIGN STANDARDS, TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM MASONRY AND EXTERIOR VENEER STANDARDS IN BOTH RESIDENTIAL AND NON- RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS; PROVIDING FOR THE INCORPORATION OF PREAMBLE; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,000 FOR EACH DAY OF VIOLATION HEREOF; AND PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the City of Dickinson to require minimum building design standards for Masonry Materials and Exterior Finish and Insulation Systems (EFIS) ; and WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion and finds that the regulations contained in this Ordinance are in the best interest of the health, safety, and welfare of the Citizens; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DICKINSON, TEXAS, THAT: Section 1. The facts and matters set forth in the preamble of this Ordinance are hereby found to be true and correct. Section 2. Section 18-11, Definitions, of Article II, Definitions, of Chapter 18, Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dickinson, Texas, is hereby amended by the addition of the following definitions of Brick, Cinder Block, Decorative Concrete Masonry Unit, Masonry Materials, and Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS), Masonry Materials, and Stucco : Brick means hard-fired (kiln fired) clay or shale material that meets the latest version of ASTM standard C216, Standard Specification for Facing Brick (Solid Masonry Unit Made of Clay or Shale), is Severe Weather (SW) grade, that is made of or covered with masonry, flat panel concealed fastener metal systems. CITY OF DICKINSON, TEXAS ORDINANCE NUMBER XXX-2015 Page 1 of 6

57 Cinder block means a lightweight building brick, usually not solid, made of concrete and small cinders. Decorative concrete masonry unit shall mean highly texture finish, such as split face, indented, hammered, fluted, ribbed, or similar architecture finish; coloration shall be integral to the Masonry Materials and shall not be painted. Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS) means a non-load bearing, exterior wall cladding system that consists of an insulation board attached either adhesively or mechanically, or both, to the substrate; an integrally reinforced base coat; and a textured protective finish coat. Masonry materials means and includes that form of construction composed of concrete, hollow clay, tile, concrete block or tile, concrete pre-cast panels or other similar building units laid up unit by unit with the exterior surface having a split face, ribbed, scored or burnished finish. Cementitious stucco on metal lathe shall be considered as an acceptable Masonry material. Masonry Materials shall mean and include that form of construction defined below and composed of brick, stone, concrete block or tile, pre-cast concrete panels, decorative concrete masonry unit, stucco, rock or other materials of equal characteristics laid up unit upon unit set and bonded to one another in mortar. It shall not include cinder block. Stucco means a durable finish for exterior walls usually composed of cement, sand and lime and applied while wet. Section 3. Section 18-70, Building Design Standards, of Article VI, Supplemental Regulations, of Chapter 18, Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dickinson, Texas, is hereby repealed. Section 4. A new Section 18-70, Building Design Standards, of Article VI, Supplemental Regulations, of Chapter 18, Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dickinson, Texas, is hereby adopted and shall read as follows: Sec Building Design Standards. A. Residential Design Standards Criteria to be used in designing and constructing single-family residential and multi-family residential structures in residential zoning districts (RR, CR, SR, HR, and MH), including accessory structures and structures associated with those uses allowed by a specific use permit within residential zoning districts (RR, CR, SR, HR and MH): (1) Single Family A minimum of seventy-five percent (75%) of the total exterior walls above grade level, excluding doors and windows, shall be constructed CITY OF DICKINSON, TEXAS ORDINANCE NUMBER XXX-2015 Page 2 of 6

58 of weather-rated bbrick, stone, or a combination of such materials, or other Masonry Materials as defined herein. (2) Multi-family For all principal and accessory buildings located in a residential zoning district (RR, CR, SR, HR and MH), a minimum of seventy percent (70%) of the total exterior walls, excluding doors and windows, shall be constructed of bbrick, stone, or a combination of either materials or other Masonry Materials as defined herein. (3) Manufactured homes are exempt from the above construction requirements. (4) Accessory buildings that are one two hundred forty (240) square feet or less are excluded from these standards. All accessory buildings, larger than two hundred forty (240) square feet and in residential zoning districts shall meet all requirements of this Section. Exception: Where a single family residential structure existed prior to the adoption of this Section, any subsequent accessory buildings added to the site may be constructed with a compatible type and percentage of exterior cladding used on the primary single family residential structure. (4) Garages. As required in the Zoning Ordinance, garages that are required for residential structures, regardless of whether attached or detached, shall meet the required percentage of brick, stone, or a combination of such materials, or other Masonry Materials as defined herein as the residential structure and shall be compatible in appearance with the main residential structure. Exception: Where a single-family residential structure existed prior to the adoption of this Section, any subsequent garage added to the site may be constructed with a compatible type and percentage of exterior cladding used on the primary single-family residential structure. (5) Carports constructed entirely out of metal are not permitted. Carports shall be compatible in design and material with the main residential structure. (6) Screening. For residential structures that are required by the Zoning Ordinance to have permanent screening around its perimeter to screen from view openings in the foundation (e.g., pier and beams), the screening shall be constructed of Brick, stone, a combination of both, or other Masonry Materials as defined herein and shall allow for adequate ventilation and drainage. For residential structures that are elevated eight feet (8 ) or more, any screening below the foundation shall be exempt from the requirements of this Subsection. CITY OF DICKINSON, TEXAS ORDINANCE NUMBER XXX-2015 Page 3 of 6

59 (7) These provisions apply to all new development and building enlargements, alterations, or extensions that are greater than fifty (50) percent of the gross floor area. B. Non-Residential design standards Criteria to be used in designing and constructing non-residential structures in non-residential zoning districts (NC, GC, and GI), including accessory structures and structures associated with those uses allowed by a specific use permit within non-residential zoning districts (NC, GC and GI): (1) All non-residential structures shall have a minimum of eighty percent (80%) of the total exterior walls, excluding doors and windows, constructed of weatherrated bbrick, stone, or a combination of such materials, or other Masonry Materials as defined herein. (2) Additionally all non-residential buildings shall have a minimum of eighty percent (80%) of any building front and side facades that are facing public street right-of-way or a residential zoning district, constructed of weatherrated bbrick, stone, or a combination of such materials, or other Masonry Materials as defined herein. (3) EIFS shall generally be used as accent material for window head, sill or cornices around a structure. EIFS shall not be permitted as a primary building material. EIFS shall only be permitted above the first eight feet (8 ) of elevation. (4) Each building elevation shall provide architectural features such as columns, reveals and articulations to break up long front facades exceeding fifty (50) feet in length. (5) Additional landscaping shall be placed along the side or end of the building, more than seventy-five (75) feet in length, which is perpendicular to a public street right-of-way. The landscaping shall be planted in such a manner as to break up a long expanse of a side or end wall. (6) These provisions apply to all new development and building enlargements, alterations, or extensions that are greater than fifty (50) percent of the gross floor area. Additionally these provisions do not apply to those requirements previously adopted and established in Section through Section describing the Highway 3 Overlay District. C. Variances (1) Section of the Code of Ordinances references the process and reasons for granting a variance. All variance requests will be heard by the Board of Adjustments. CITY OF DICKINSON, TEXAS ORDINANCE NUMBER XXX-2015 Page 4 of 6

60 (2) In addition to the reasons in Section 18-34, architectural variances may be considered for, but are not limited to, Queen Anne, Victorian, English Tudor, Italian Villa, or Log designs. Section5. All provisions of the ordinances of the City of Dickinson in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed, and all other provisions of the Ordinances of the City of Dickinson not in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. Section 6. The repeal of any ordinance or part of ordinances effectuated by the enactment of this Ordinance shall not be construed as abandoning any action now pending under or by virtue of such ordinance or as discontinuing, abating, modifying or altering any penalty accruing or to accrue, or as affecting any rights of the municipality under any section or provisions of any ordinance at the time of passage of this Ordinance. Section 7. Any person who shall intentionally, knowingly, recklessly, or with criminal negligence violate any provision of this Ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be subject to a fine in an amount not to exceed $2, Each day a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense. Section 8. In the event any clause, phrase, provision, sentence, or part of this Ordinance or the application of the same to any person or circumstance shall for any reason be adjudged invalid or held unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, it shall not affect, impair, or invalidate this Ordinance as a whole or any part or provision hereof other than the part declared to be invalid or unconstitutional; and the City Council of the City of Dickinson, Texas, declares that it would have passed each and every part of the same notwithstanding the omission of any such part thus declared to be invalid or unconstitutional, whether there be one or more parts. Section 9. This Ordinance shall become effective upon final reading and adoption of this Ordinance, in accordance with law. DULY PASSED AND APPROVED on first reading this the day of, DULY PASSED AND APPROVED on second reading this day of, DULY PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED on third and final reading this day of, CITY OF DICKINSON, TEXAS ORDINANCE NUMBER XXX-2015 Page 5 of 6

61 Julie Masters, Mayor City of Dickinson, Texas ATTEST: Carolyn E. Anderson, City Secretary City of Dickinson, Texas APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CONTENT: Donna L. Johnson, City Attorney City of Dickinson, Texas CITY OF DICKINSON, TEXAS ORDINANCE NUMBER XXX-2015 Page 6 of 6

62 Dickinson City Council Agenda Item Data Sheet MEETING DATE April 14, 2015 TOPIC BACKGROUND Presentation and Acceptance of Fiscal Year Audited Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and Federal Single Audit Report Prepared By Belt, Harris Pechacek, LLLP, Certified Public Accountants. In September of 2012, the City Council approved a contract with the firm of Belt, Harris Pechacek, LLLP to conduct an independent audit of all accounts of the City and to prepare the City s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report ( CAFR ) and Federal Single Audit for 3 years, including Fiscal Year Pursuant to Chapter of the Texas Local Government Code, the annual audit, including the auditor s opinion on the statement, must be filed in the office of the City Secretary no later than 180 days after the City s fiscal year end closing. Belt, Harris Pechacek, LLLP will print 15 copies of the final version of the CAFR for the City s use and has provided an electronic version for placement on the City s website. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends acceptance of the reports. ATTACHMENTS Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for FY Management Letter Required Auditor Disclosure Letter Federal Single Audit Report for FY Annual Financial Report for Dickinson Management District No. 1 for FY FUNDING ISSUES None Full Amount already budgeted. Funds transferred from General Funds. SUBMITTING STAFF MEMBER CITY ADMINISTRATOR APPROVAL Stephanie Russell, Administrative Services Manager APPROVAL YES NO ACTIONS TAKEN READINGS PASSED OTHER 1 st 2 nd 3 rd PAGE 1 OF 1

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236 Dickinson City Council Agenda Item Data Sheet MEETING DATE April 14, 2015 TOPIC: BACKGROUND: RECOMMENDATION: Presentation And Discussion Concerning Galveston County Water Control & Improvement District #1 Bond Election (David Paulissen, General Manager) David Paulissen, General Manager of Galveston County WCID #1, will make a brief presentation to the Council concerning WCID s upcoming bond election. None ATTACHMENTS: Bond and Maintenance Tax Cap Election Informational Handout FUNDING ISSUES Not applicable Not budgeted Full Amount already budgeted. Funds to be transferred from Acct.# - - SUBMITTING STAFF MEMBER CITY ADMINISTRATOR APPROVAL Julie M. Robinson, City Administrator APPROVAL YES NO ACTIONS TAKEN READINGS PASSED OTHER 1 st 2 nd 3 rd PAGE 1 OF 1

237 Bond and Maintenance Tax Cap Election Information May 9, 2015 The Board of Directors of Galveston County WCID #1 has called a bond election and maintenance tax cap election for May 9, This election has two (2) propositions. Proposition I would ask the voters to consider approximately $9.2 million in improvements to lift stations, sewer lines and facilities replacement. The District will pay off its last voted bonds in FYE Even if this new debt is authorized by the voters, it would reduce the debt portion of our tax rate for our citizens. Proposition II would ask the voters to consider raising our current maintenance and operation (M&O) tax cap from $0.05/$100 of assessed value to $0.10/$100 of assessed value. In summary, if both propositions were approved, and the full amount of bonds were sold, and the current M&O tax rate increased to the full $0.10/$100 of assessed value, the total tax debt for our citizens would DECREASE. This decrease is based upon current District-wide property valuations and could further decrease with growth of the tax roll valuations over time. PROPOSITION I SHALL THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF GALVESTON COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO.1 BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE THE BONDS OF SAID DISTRICT IN ONE OR MORE ISSUES OR SERIES IN THE MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $9,200,000 MATURING SERIALLY OR OTHERWISE IN SUCH INSTALLMENTS AS ARE FIXED BY SAID BOARD OVER A PERIOD OR PERIODS NOT EXCEEDING FORTY (40) YEARS FROM THEIR DATE OR DATES, BEARING INTEREST AT ANY RATE OR RATES, AND TO SELL SAID BONDS AT ANY PRICE OR PRICES, PROVIDED THAT THE NET EFFECTIVE INTEREST RATE ON ANY ISSUE OR SERIES OF SAID BONDS SHALL NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM LEGAL LIMIT IN EFFECT AT THE TIME OF ISSUANCE OF EACH ISSUE OR SERIES OF BONDS, ALL AS MAY BE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF SAID DISTRICT, FOR THE PURPOSE OR PURPOSES OF PURCHASING, CONSTRUCTING, ACQUIRING, OWNING, OPERATING, REPAIRING, IMPROVING, OR EXTENDING, INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE DISTRICT S BOUNDARIES, ANY AND ALL DISTRICT WORKS, IMPROVEMENTS, FACILITIES, PLANTS, EQUIPMENT, AND APPLIANCES, AND PAYING FOR ALL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH FLOOD PLAIN AND WETLANDS REGULATION AND ENDANGERED SPECIES AND STORMWATER PERMITS, INCLUDING MITIGATION, NEEDED TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THE DISTRICT; AND SHALL THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BE AUTHORIZED TO LEVY AND PLEDGE, AND CAUSE TO BE ASSESSED AND COLLECTED, ANNUAL AD VALOREM TAXES ON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY IN THE DISTRICT SUFFICIENT, WITHOUT LIMIT AS TO RATE OR AMOUNT, TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON SAID BONDS; SAID BONDS TO BE ISSUED AND SAID TAXES TO BE LEVIED, PLEDGED, ASSESSED, AND COLLECTED UNDER THE CONSTITUTION AND LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, INCLUDING THE TEXAS WATER CODE? Many of the items shown on the table below have exceeded their useful life or have deteriorated to a point that we must replace them to stay in compliance with State and Federal regulations. Our Falco Operations Building is a concrete block building constructed in The four (4) lift stations must be replaced to provide for safe and sanitary transport of wastewater. The District is approaching our Statemandated limit on the number of gallons of water we must have in our water towers and, as such, a third water tower is proposed for the West-end of the District. The Board of Directors has tried to insure that these improvements will take place across the full geographic area of the District. We have

238 two (2) trunk sewer mains in this bond request that are in great need of replacement. A major portion of our wastewater from the West-side flows down FM 517 from West to East in an aging sewer line that requires complete replacement. That line has been in the ground since the 1970 s. Another line runs from East to West along Deats Road, and it too has begun to fail.

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240 PROPOSITION II SHALL THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF GALVESTON COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO.1 BE AUTHORIZED TO LEVY AND COLLECT AN OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX NOT TO EXCEED TEN CENTS ($0.10) PER $100 VALUATION ON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE DISTRICT TO SECURE FUNDS FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PURPOSES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, FUNDS FOR PLANNING, CONSTRUCTING, ACQUIRING, MAINTAINING, REPAIRING AND OPERATING ALL NECESSARY LAND, PLANTS, WORKS, FACILITIES, IMPROVEMENTS, APPLIANCES AND EQUIPMENT OF THE DISTRICT, AND FOR THE PAYMENT OF COSTS FOR PROPER SERVICES, ENGINEERING AND LEGAL FEES, ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPECTS AND FOR ANY LAWFUL PURPOSE NOW OR HEREAFTER ALLOWED BY THE CONSTITUTION AND LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS? The Board of Directors has not raised the maintenance and operations portion of your tax rate since it was set at $0.05/$100 of assessed value in What the District would ask you to consider is raising that cap to $0.10/$100 of assessed value. Since it was approved, the District has used this money to put pipe in the ground to improve our water and sewer systems. Even if this full $0.05/$100 were added for a total of $0.10/$100, your overall tax rate would decrease. The District will be paying off the last of our voter approved bonds and would be able to pay for both Proposition 1 and Proposition 2 and still reduce your overall tax rate. These funds could be used to offset operating costs that would help to slow water utility rate increases in the future. Your taxes are, in many cases, deductible on your income tax. You can see in the table below what our projected tax rates would be for the life of the bonds. The table does not include any growth and is a worst case scenario and still would reduce our current overall tax rate.

241 MEETING DATE April 14, 2015 TOPIC: Resolution Number XXX-2015 Dickinson City Council Agenda Item Data Sheet BACKGROUND: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DICKINSON, TEXAS FINDING THAT CENTERPOINT ENERGY ENTEX S ( CENTERPOINT OR COMPANY ) STATEMENT OF INTENT TO INCREASE RATES FILING WITHIN THE CITY SHOULD BE DENIED; FINDING THAT THE CITY S REASONABLE RATE CASE EXPENSES SHALL BE REIMBURSED BY THE COMPANY; FINDING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION IS PASSED IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW; REQUIRING NOTICE OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE COMPANY AND LEGAL COUNSEL; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. On March 27, 2015, CenterPoint Energy filed a Statement of Intent to Increase Rates application with each of the cities in their Texas Coast Division service area, which includes the City of Dickinson. In the filing, the Company asserted that it is entitled to a $6.77 million increase or an 11.3% increase excluding gas costs. Action must be taken to deny the rate increase by April 30, 2015, or the rate increase will take effect on May 1, RECOMMENDATION: The City of Dickinson has been a member of the Gulf Coast Coalition of Cities ( GCCC ) since its inception more than a decade ago. GCCC has successfully settled previous rate cases with CenterPoint to the benefit of Dickinson residents. It is recommended that the City continue its participation with the GCCC and in the current CenterPoint rate case through the GCCC. Please see the enclosed Memorandum for further discussion of the rate case and GCCC. Staff recommends approval of the Resolution. ATTACHMENTS: Resolution Number XXX-2015 Memorandum Explaining Rate Case and Resolution FUNDING ISSUES Not applicable Not budgeted Full Amount already budgeted. Funds to be transferred from Acct.# - - SUBMITTING STAFF MEMBER Julie M. Robinson, City Administrator CITY ADMINISTRATOR APPROVAL APPROVAL YES NO ACTIONS TAKEN READINGS PASSED OTHER 1 st 2 nd 3 rd PAGE 1 OF 1

242 RESOLUTION NUMBER XXX-2015 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DICKINSON, TEXAS FINDING THAT CENTERPOINT ENERGY ENTEX S ( CENTERPOINT OR COMPANY ) STATEMENT OF INTENT TO INCREASE RATES FILING WITHIN THE CITY SHOULD BE DENIED; FINDING THAT THE CITY S REASONABLE RATE CASE EXPENSES SHALL BE REIMBURSED BY THE COMPANY; FINDING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION IS PASSED IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW; REQUIRING NOTICE OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE COMPANY AND LEGAL COUNSEL; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Dickinson, Texas ( City ) is a gas utility customer of CenterPoint Energy Entex, Texas Coast Division ( CenterPoint or Company ), and a regulatory authority with an interest in the rates and charges of CenterPoint; and WHEREAS, the City is a member of the Gulf Coast Coalition of Cities ( GCCC ) (such participating cities are referred to herein as GCCC ), a coalition of similarly situated cities served by CenterPoint that have joined together to efficiently and cost effectively review and respond to natural gas issues affecting rates charged in the CenterPoint s Texas Coast Division service area; and WHEREAS, on or about March 27, 2015, CenterPoint filed with the City a Statement of Intent to Increase Rates seeking to increase natural gas rates by $6.77 million annually and to all customers residing in the City; and WHEREAS, GCCC is coordinating its review of CenterPoint s Statement of Intent filing and designated attorneys and consultants to resolve issues in the Company s filing; and WHEREAS, through review of the application, GCCC s consultant determined that CenterPoint s existing rates are excessive; and WHEREAS, the GCCC s members and attorneys recommend that GCCC members deny the Statement of Intent. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DICKINSON, TEXAS, THAT: Section 1. The rates proposed by CenterPoint to be recovered through its gas rates charged to customers located within the City limits, are hereby found to be unreasonable and shall be denied. Section 2. The Company shall continue to charge its existing rates to customers within the City. CITY OF DICKINSON, TEXAS RESOLUTION NUMBER XXX-2015 Page 1

243 Section 3. The City s reasonable rate case expenses shall be reimbursed in full by CenterPoint within 30 days of the adoption of this Resolution. Section 4. It is hereby officially found and determined that the meeting at which this Resolution is passed is open to the public as required by law and the public notice of the time, place, and purpose of said meeting was given as required. Section 5. A copy of this Resolution shall be sent to CenterPoint and to Thomas Brocato, General Counsel to the Gulf Coast Coalition of Cities, at Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C., P.O. Box 1725, Austin, Texas Section 6. date of passage. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its DULY PASSED AND APPROVED this the day of April, ATTEST: Julie Masters, Mayor City of Dickinson, Texas Carolyn E. Anderson, City Secretary City of Dickinson, Texas APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CONTENT: Donna L. Johnson, City Attorney City of Dickinson, Texas CITY OF DICKINSON, TEXAS RESOLUTION NUMBER XXX-2015 Page 2

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245 TO: FROM: Honorable Mayor and Council Members Julie M. Robinson, City Administrator DATE: April 6, 2015 SUBJECT: CenterPoint Energy Entex Gas Texas Coast Division Statement of Intent Filing The City of Dickinson, along with approximately 20 other cities served by CenterPoint Energy Entex Gas ("CenterPoint" or "Company"), is a member of the Gulf Coast Coalition of Cities ("GCCC"). The coalition has been in existence since the early 1990s. GCCC has been the primary public interest advocate before the Railroad Commission, the Courts, and the Legislature on gas utility regulation matters for nearly 20 years. On March 27, 2015, CenterPoint filed a Statement of Intent to Increase Rates application with each of the cities in their Texas Coast Division service area. In the filing, the Company asserted that it is entitled to a $6.77 million increase or an 11.3% increase excluding gas costs. In late March, the GCCC engaged the services of a consultant, Mr. Karl Nalepa, to review the Company s filing. GCCC s attorney recommends that all GCCC members adopt the Resolution denying the rate change. The proposed Resolution denies CenterPoint s requested rate increase. Once the Resolution is adopted, CenterPoint will have 30 days to appeal the decision to the Railroad Commission where the appeal will be consolidated with CenterPoint s filing for the environs and those cities that have relinquished their original jurisdiction currently pending at the Commission. Action must be taken to deny the rate increase by April 30, 2015, or the rate increase will take effect on May 1, Gulf Coast Coalition of Cities The City of Dickinson has been a member of the Gulf Coast Coalition of Cities ( GCCC ) since its inception more than a decade ago. GCCC has successfully settled previous rate cases with CenterPoint to the benefit of Dickinson residents. It is recommended that the City continue its participation with the GCCC and in the current CenterPoint rate case through the GCCC. Rate case expenses are reimbursable from CenterPoint. As such, there will be no cost impact to Dickinson. MEMORANDUM Page 1

246 Explanation of Be It Resolved Paragraphs: 1. This paragraph finds that the Company s application is unreasonable and should be denied. 2. This section states that the Company s current rates shall not be changed. 3. The Company will reimburse the cities for their reasonable rate case expenses. Legal counsel and consultants approved by the Cities will submit monthly invoices that will be forwarded to CenterPoint for reimbursement. 4. This section merely recites that the resolution was passed at a meeting that was open to the public and that the consideration of the Resolution was properly noticed. 5. This section provides CenterPoint and counsel for the cities will be notified of the City s action by sending a copy of the approved and signed resolution to counsel. I look forward to discussing this rate case with you at the April 14, 2015 Council meeting. Should you have any questions in the interim, please do not hesitate to contact me. MEMORANDUM Page 2

247 Dickinson City Council Agenda Item Data Sheet MEETING DATE April 14, 2015 TOPIC: BACKGROUND: RECOMMENDATION: ATTACHMENTS: None Authorization of Public Works Director to Sign Notice of Intent for Storm Water Discharges from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems And All Submissions Related Thereto Under the TPDES Phase II MS4 General Permit with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Since 2008 when the City of Dickinson first had to submit a Notice of Intent for Storm Water Discharges to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the City Administrator has signed such Notice of Intent on behalf of the City. Since the Public Works Department is the City Department responsible for implementing and enforcing the City s Notice of Intent for Storm Water Discharges, it is recommended that the City Council authorize the Public Works Director to sign the Notice of Intent for Storm Water Discharges from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems under TPDES Phase II MS4 General Permit and all submissions related thereto on behalf of the City of Dickinson. Staff recommends approval of the requested authorization for the Public Works Director. FUNDING ISSUES Not applicable Not budgeted Full Amount already budgeted. Funds to be transferred from Acct.# - - SUBMITTING STAFF MEMBER CITY ADMINISTRATOR APPROVAL Julie M. Robinson, City Administrator APPROVAL YES NO ACTIONS TAKEN READINGS PASSED OTHER 1 st 2 nd 3 rd PAGE 1 OF 1

248 Dickinson City Council Agenda Item Data Sheet MEETING DATE April 14, 2015 TOPIC: BACKGROUND: RECOMMENDATION: Briefing, Discussion and Direction Concerning Proposed Changes to Drainage Utility Billing Process. DataProse, Inc., the service provider that was anticipated for bill distribution and approved by the Council during the February 24 meeting, has backed out of its proposal. To replace DataProse, I found a replacement service provider that is both Houston-based, and offers an overall lower cost for the service. The new recommended service provider for bill distribution is Premier-IMS, Inc. For information on the costs and resulting cost savings by using Premier-IMS, Inc., please see the Memorandum provided with this agenda item. Staff recommends proceeding with the Annual Drainage Fee Billing Project using MyGov for customer tracking, bill generation, and revenue collection as originally presented to Council and using Premier-IMS, Inc. for bill distribution. ATTACHMENTS: Memorandum Outlining Modified Proposal for Implementing Annual Drainage Fee Billing FUNDING ISSUES Not applicable Not budgeted Full Amount already budgeted. This proposal will result in cost savings to the City. Funds to be transferred from Acct.# - - SUBMITTING STAFF MEMBER CITY ADMINISTRATOR APPROVAL Alun Thomas, Management Assistant APPROVAL YES NO ACTIONS TAKEN READINGS PASSED OTHER 1 st 2 nd 3 rd PAGE 1 OF 1

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250 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members Alun Thomas, Management Assistant THROUGH: Julie M. Robinson, City Administrator DATE: April 6, 2015 SUBJECT: Modified Proposal for Implementing Annual Drainage Fee Billing by City of Dickinson At the February 24, 2015 City Council meeting, Staff was authorized to proceed with an annual billing for the City s drainage fee utilizing MyGov for customer tracking, payment tracking, and bill generation, and DataProse, Inc. for bill distribution. On February 27, 2015, I was notified by DataProse, Inc. that the company would not be able to honor its proposal for services due to a heavy workload. DataProse Inc. informed the City that it would require at least a 90 day notice before it would be able to provide the service. After searching for an alternate mail service provider, I received a quote from Premier- IMS, Inc., a Houston-based marketing and mailing provider. Premier-IMS quoted lower mailing costs than DataProse, per piece depending upon destination, versus 48.5 per piece. Based on this information, the cost for the City to proceed with using Premier-IMS is lower than the quoted price from DataProse, Inc. Summary of Proposed Changes The table below reflects the small annual saving that the City would realize if the price per piece was 27.9, the worst-case scenario: MEMORANDUM Page 1

251 Recommendation Essentially, the mailing of the drainage fee bills is the least complex part of the project from the City s side, and the replacement of DataProse with Premier-IMS does not significantly alter the City s ability to perform the billing. I look forward to discussing this recommendation and information with the City Council during the April 14, 2015 Council meeting. MEMORANDUM Page 2

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258 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: CC: Honorable Mayor and Council Members Stephanie Russell, Administrative Services Manager Julie M. Robinson, City Administrator DATE: April 14, 2015 SUBJECT: Administrative Services Staff Report March 2015 NEW PROJECTS Budget Calendar City Administrator Julie Robinson and Administrative Services Manager Stephanie Russell drafted a budget calendar in preparation for the FY Budget process. The calendar will be distributed to Council this April. City Council Cell Phones In March, staff ordered and received cell phones for requesting Council Members. If you have not picked up your cell phone, please see Management Assistant Alun Thomas. City of Dickinson is now on Facebook Management Assistant Alun Thomas has established an official City Facebook page. Staff has already started posting information in order to try to increase the amount of communication coming from the City. Please be sure to like the City s new Facebook page: Community Development Forms Management Assistant Alun Thomas is working with Community Development Staff to improve the City s license and permitting forms. The new forms will be accessible electronically and should be complete this April. GIS Upgrades Management Assistant Alun Thomas and Director of Community Development Zachary Meadows finished updating the City s geographic information system (GIS) website to ESRI. The new site is live and accessible via Memorandum of Understanding with DISD for Parking/Buses City Administrator Julie Robinson worked with Dickinson Independent School District (DISD) on a MEMORANDUM Page 1

259 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the use of parking facilities and buses for Red, White & Bayou Crawfish and Texas Music Festival and for the use of DISD buses to transport participants in the Citizens Police Academy and Junior Citizens Police Academy. The MOU was initiated at the request of DISD and will be an item for Council consideration at the April 14, 2014 Regular City Council Meeting. DISD approved the MOU on April 6, Ordinance Index Update City Secretary Carolyn Anderson has established a new process to track ordinance effective dates. Effective dates will now be tracked along with readings, approvals, public hearings and notices concerning ordinances. Staff Training Events City Administrator Julie Robinson, Assistant to the Director of Public Works Alicen Newman and Court Administrator Irma Rivera attended The Great Exchange in College Station on March 5-6, The Great Exchange is a forum for leaders to exchange ideas, share knowledge, and make meaningful contributions through roundtable discussions. Additionally, Administrative Services Manager Stephanie Russell attended Public Investment Funds Act Training in Arlington on March 12-13, 2015 to maintain the City s compliance with the Public Investment Funds Act. TML Legislative Update Staff attended a webinar presented by the Texas Municipal League regarding updates from this legislation session. The next update is scheduled for April 17, 2015 at 10:30 AM in Council Chambers. ONGOING/COMPLETED PROJECTS Comprehensive Plan City Administrator Julie Robinson and Director of Community Development Zachary Meadows made a presentation regarding the development of the City s Comprehensive Plan at the Rotary meeting on March 25, Additionally, on April 2, 2015, City Administrator Julie Robinson traveled to College Station and met with a couple of groups of Texas A&M students working on the City s Comprehensive Plan to discuss how the ultimate plan will be implemented. She also was a guest speaker for one of the classes. H-GAC Transportation Policy Council Management Assistant Alun Thomas attended H-GAC s monthly Transportation Policy Council (TPC) meeting on March 27, The TPC provides policy guidance and overall coordination of the transportation planning activities within the region. During this meeting, no programs were discussed that would directly benefit the City, but Mr. Thomas and Community Development Director Zachary Meadows continue to work on H-GAC s Livable Centers program opportunities that were discussed during the February 27, 2015 H-GAC meeting May Special Election In March, City Secretary Carolyn Anderson worked with Galveston County to test the ballot that will be used for the Special Election in May. MEMORANDUM Page 2

260 Additionally, Management Assistant Alun Thomas has been working on an informational flyer regarding the Special Election that will be distributed in April. Animal Services During the March 24, 2015 meeting, the City Council authorized the delivery of a notice of termination to Galveston County Health District, and such notice was hand-delivered by City Administrator Julie Robinson on March 27, 2015, as well as sent via certified mail, return receipt requested. Mrs. Robinson has started a draft contract with Texas Animal Control Solutions to move forward with the transition of Animal Services from Galveston County and is working with Texas Animal Control Solutions as it proceeds with acquiring a facility for sheltering. Asset Management Program Management Assistant Alun Thomas has taken over the Asset Management Program. He is developing a plan for implementation that includes monthly goals. It is expected that implementation work will begin in April. Bank Depository Services Transition Administrative Services Manager Stephanie Russell continues to implement the transition from Amegy Bank to Capital One Bank that became effective March 1, In March, staff worked with Capital One to implement remote deposit and positive pay. Ms. Russell and City Administrator Julie Robinson participated in a lunch meeting with Capital One on April 1, 2015 regarding the implementation process to-date. Due to incoming revenues and outstanding expenditures, it is estimated to take several months for the transition to be fully complete. Changes/Updates to City s Masonry Regulations City Administrator Julie Robinson, Community Development Director Zach Meadows and Building Official Ray Burgess worked on revisions to the draft masonry regulations based on the comments from the Council during the March 10, 2015 Council Workshop. Revised regulations will be on the April 14, 2015 Regular Council Meeting agenda. Collective Bargaining Agreement The Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Dickinson Police Officers Association (DPOA) was approved by the City Council during the February 24, 2015 City Council Regular Meeting. To implement this agreement, an amendment to the pay classification structure under the City s personnel policy was approved at the March 10, 2015 City Council Meeting. An amendment to the certification pay structure under the City s personnel policy will be an item for Council consideration at the April 28, 2015 City Council Meeting. Additionally, a budget amendment to implement specific provisions of the approved agreement will be presented for Council consideration at the April 28, 2015 Regular City Council Meeting. Economic Development Projects City Administrator Julie Robinson has been working with a number of businesses looking to locate and/or relocate in Dickinson. The DEDC Board continued its discussion of a proposal for the development of the 17 acres on I-45 in Executive Session during the March Board meeting. Mrs. Robinson and Economic Development Coordinator Angela Forbes have been very involved with MEMORANDUM Page 3

261 one of the new commercial projects that will be announced in the next few weeks to ensure that everything needed for the project to get under way is taken care of. Mrs. Robinson also met with the new owner of a 3.5 acre tract on FM 646 just south of FM 517 to discuss his development plans. Additionally, Mrs. Robinson has continued working with two different existing businesses that are looking to expand. DEDC continued its discussion of many of Roger Brooks findings in the Community Assessment and considered entering into an Agreement with Roger Brooks International to complete the rest of the Branding and Marketing Plan for the City. However, DEDC has decided to postpone undertaking the rest of the Branding and Marketing Plan until it has had time to further discuss some of the recommendations. Electronic Bid Submissions The City of Dickinson has developed and approved a policy to allow for online submissions of bids. Administrative Services Coordinator Kathryn Shannahan is in the process of creating an internal checklist for bid submissions to standardize the bid process. The checklist will be complete in April. Fiscal Year Close Out Items The Administrative Services team is working to close the books for FY On March 16, 2015 City Administrator Julie Robinson and Administrative Service Manager Stephanie Russell participated in a conference call with the audit firm regarding the final audit and annual financial report. Additionally, staff received and reviewed drafts of the reports the last week of March. The FY Audit Presentation will be on the April 14, 2015 Council agenda. Public Information Requests During the month of March, City Secretary Carolyn Anderson processed eighteen (18) Public Information Requests. The number of requests increased from February which only had eight (8) requests. Additionally Ms. Anderson continues to work on developing an online module for submitting public information requests in conjunction with the electronic records management process. Pine Forest Redevelopment Project (Azalea Point Apartments) In March, Mrs. Robinson and Community Development Staff reviewed a draft site development plan as well as construction plans for Azalea Point Apartments. Mrs. Robinson also attended the Planning & Zoning Commission during which the site development plan was presented and approved. However, based on discussions with both the property owner and the developer, it is uncertain as to the status of the contract for the purchase of the property as of the date of this Memorandum. Police Building Needs Assessment Staff received a draft report from Brinkley Sargent on January 30, City Administrator Julie Robinson and Chief Morales have completed their initial review of the draft report and submitted their questions and comments to Brinkley Sargent in February. Brinkley Sargent has submitted responses to the City s questions and comments; however, due to other time-sensitive projects, Mrs. Robinson has not had an opportunity to review the responses. Once the report MEMORANDUM Page 4

262 has been finalized, the Council will be briefed on the outcome of the assessment and steps for moving forward. Records Retention and Records Management City Secretary Carolyn Anderson and City Administrator Julie Robinson are continuing to work on developing a program for electronic storage of records for records management for the City of Dickinson. Council Member Wally Deats and wife Debra are assisting staff with this project. Beginning this quarter, an will be sent to all Department Heads quarterly regarding records management tips and procedures for maintaining records according to the Texas State Library Retention Schedule for Local Governments. STW Timesheet Module Administrative Services Coordinator Vernon Thompson is working with the final department to fully implement the Timesheet Module. It is anticipated this will be complete in late April Transition of Solid Waste Services The new solid waste service took effect March 1, City Administrator Julie Robinson and Management Assistant Alun Thomas continue to meet and communicate with representatives from Republic Services to manage the transition from Waste Management to Republic Services for both residential and commercial customers. Mr. Thomas has been performing updates to the FAQs on the City s website regarding changes to this service and has been working closely with both customers and Republic to resolve service issues. Republic is working directly with commercial customers and has established most commercial accounts and replaced most roll-offs. If the Council receives questions about the transition, please direct the person either to the City s website and the FAQs or have the person contact Mr. Thomas at (281) for assistance. Utility Billing Implementation At the regular City Council meeting on February 24, 2015, Management Assistant Alun Thomas briefed City Council on the different options for billing and collection systems, and directed Mr. Thomas to proceed with his recommendations. The bill distribution company that was originally going to provide service is not going to do so, and a different company will be used. More information will be provided by Mr. Thomas in a briefing to Council on April 14, In any event, Mr. Thomas continues to work on setting the system up, reviewing the data for quality assurance and accuracy, and anticipates completing the setup and initial mail-out this month. MEMORANDUM Page 5

263 CITY OF DICKINSON MEMORANDUM To: From: Cc: Honorable Mayor and City Council Zach Meadows, Director of Community Development Julie Robinson, City Administrator Date: April 2, 2015 RE: Community Development Activity Report for March, 2015 The month of March had 22 working days. In that time, Community Development Staff completed the following activities: Community Development Staff Staff Training: o Code Enforcement Officer Jeff Pahlman has been attending Med-Gas classes in Houston every Tuesday and Thursday evening. He will continue these classes until April 17. This training is needed in order to get his plumbing inspector certification. o Mr. Pahlman also attended Backflow Assembly training/testing March and passed the required exam, this training is also required for the plumbing inspector certification. Planning & Zoning Pre-development meetings: o 4423 Leonetti Met with the property owner concerning platting, drainage, and other development issues for his property on Leonetti. o 750 W FM 517 Met with the new property owner to discuss future development of the tract and code enforcement issues related to the property. Zoning Case Preparation and Completion: o Text Amendment Application was filed to request that a floor coverings store (without storage) be added to the uses requiring specific uses. This request was approved on first reading at the March 24, 2015 City Council Meeting. Following final approval of the zoning text amendment, the applicant will be requesting an SUP. o Zoning Change Application was filed to request that the property at 5429 FM 517 be rezoned from Neighborhood Commercial to General Commercial. This request was approved on first reading at the March 24, 2015 City Council Meeting. * Miscellaneous permits include signs, swimming pools, driveway s, fences, irrigation, demolition, house moving, & permits issued for other departments. 1 P a g e

264 CITY OF DICKINSON Comprehensive Plan o Staff has been working with Texas A & M University in reviewing different sections of the draft Comprehensive Plan and to coordinate the next Task Force meeting to be held in April. Permits & Inspections Commercial Projects: o Commercial Building (New): 2800 Gulf Frwy. McRee Ford Dealership o Change of Occupancy Permits: 3101 Gulf Frwy. Benchmark Dealership 2516 E FM 517 ACE Cash Express 3319 Gulf Frwy. Tres Soles Meat Market Residential Projects: o Permits have been issued for 2 new homes. o Permits have been issued for 2 residential remodel & addition projects. o 63 Miscellaneous* permits issued. MEP Permits: o 13 Mechanical permits issued. o 18 Electrical permits issued. o 44 Plumbing permits issued. o CDBG Hurricane Ike Projects: 0 House reconstruction projects. 1 Elevation project. Plan Reviews, Inspections & Contractor Registrations: o 30 plan reviews completed. o 248 inspections completed. o 53 contractor registrations processed. Total Valuation Of Improvements Permitted is $763, Total Permit Fees Collected $55, Code Enforcement Complaint Investigations: o 12 new inspections & cases opened. o 14 re-inspections. * Miscellaneous permits include signs, swimming pools, driveway s, fences, irrigation, demolition, house moving, & permits issued for other departments. 2 P a g e

265 CITY OF DICKINSON o 11 Compliance cases closed. 9 abated by city staff. 2 abated voluntarily. o 0 citations issue. o 4 zoning violations. o 1 structure demolished voluntary o 0 hours of cross training Conducted weekend sweeps of the city. Notices of violation(s) delivered concerning: o 1 vehicle illegally offered for sale. o 45 Off premise signs in right-of-way. Building Standard Commission: o 9 Structures ordered for demolition. * Miscellaneous permits include signs, swimming pools, driveway s, fences, irrigation, demolition, house moving, & permits issued for other departments. 3 P a g e

266 Derek Hunt EMS Director 4403 Hwy 3, Dickinson, TX (281) ext.3102 (281) fax TO: FROM: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members Derek Hunt, EMS Director DATE: April 1, 2015 SUBJECT: Monthly Report for March 2015 Monthly Overview: Staff attended Houston Methodist St. John s Hospital EMS quarterly meeting Staff met with Medical Director. Staff met with local Brownie Troop to conduct a tour of the Station and ambulance units. Staff attended RHPC Board Meeting Staff attended RAC-R Quarterly Meeting Staff attended HCA Trauma Outcomes Meeting Staff attended Shattered Dreams meeting Staff met with representatives from HCA to discuss operations at its two facilities Staff hosted a Medicolegal and Documentation Class for all local EMS/Fire members Staff continues to work with Connie Nicholson with Galveston County and Steve Gauen with Boone-Chapman providing requested documentation with regard to the area of the County covered by Dickinson EMS Staff continues to add/update information on EMS webpage Staff continues to monitor the implementation of the Physio Lifenet System for transmitting EKG s and data from the field to receiving facilities Staff continues to work on Vial of Life Program Staff continues to work on cost saving measures and revenue ideas Staff continues to work on updating DEMS standard operating guidelines and protocols Staff continues to work with area EMS services and hospitals on hospital diversion problems Staff continues to interview for part-time EMT, Intermediate & Paramedic positions EMS Training: Staff continues to work on TDSHS required ongoing continuing education MEMORANDUM Page 1 Dickinson EMS Monthly Report March 2015

267 Staff continues to work on setting up for hosting American Safety and Health Institute CPR courses for the public at the station. Currently in the process of getting setup with instructors and begin offering public CPR and Babysitter CPR/First Aid courses Staff continues to train on EMS Toolkit for inventory management, fleet management, and online education Health News / Information: Staff continues to monitor the Ebola virus and is working with state and federal agencies on recommendations for pre-hospital staff and the community MEMORANDUM Page 2 Dickinson EMS Monthly Report March 2015

268 Dickinson Fire Marshal s Office 4403 Highway 3 Dickinson, TX Fax MEMORANDUM To: From: Cc: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members Lee Darrow, Fire Marshal Julie Robinson, City Administrator Date: April 1, 2015 RE: Fire Marshal Staff Activity Report for March 2015 Staff Activity - Fire Marshal Darrow attended the annual Texas Chapter, International Association of Arson Investigators, Fire & Arson Investigators Seminar in Austin the week of March 23 rd. Some of the topics covered were, Advanced Analysis of Fire Dynamics, Arc Mapping in Fire Investigation, Fatal Fires & Task Force Utilization and Recognizing Unusual Burn Patterns. - While in Austin, Fire Marshal Darrow attended a Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP), Fire Fighter Advisory Board quarterly meeting held at the TCFP office. - Assistant Fire Marshal Ruthstrom attended the quarterly Galveston County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) meeting. - Staff assisted Community Development with interviewing applicants for the vacant Permit Technician position. - Staff attended meetings in preparation of the upcoming Shattered Dreams program to be presented to the Dickinson High School students on April 7 th. Investigations - 03/25/ Block Dickinson Ave., Crews responded to a reported fire. Upon arrival, fire was found coming from under a kitchen appliance. The cause of the fire was determined to have been accidental due to mechanical failure of the appliance. - Staff is currently assisting Community Development with an ongoing zoning ordinance violation within a residential neighborhood. Plan Reviews conducted and/or meetings for proposed new businesses - Plan reviews and/or pre-development meetings; o 406 Deats Rd. Staff continues to review revised and updated plans for new construction of a multi-family apartment complex. o 300 FM 517 East Reviewed and approved plans for the installation of a fire protection system for the cooking vent hood to be used by the school in the main kitchen. o 3319 Gulf Frwy Reviewed Change of Occupancy request for new owners to re-open a Meat Market at this location. Final Inspections are still pending for this new business. Page 1 of 2

269 Fire Marshal Staff Activity Report Cont d o Reviewed 2 gas line replacement projects for Centerpoint Gas; o Line relocations ahead of City Street Projects on Pine Manor and Manor Lane. o Line relocations at Winding Way at California o 3101 Gulf Frwy Reviewed and approved Change of Occupancy for new owner of car sales, previously Gulf Frwy Auto Sales is now Benchmark Auto Sales. Licensed Facility and Home Inspections - Conducted inspections at the following locations for state licensed daycares, foster care home, assisted living homes or related healthcare facilities: o 3800 Hughes Ct. Dickinson Dialysis Center; Annual Fire & Life Safety inspection o 3527 Oak Dr. LaVita Bella Assisted Living; Annual Fire & Life Safety inspection Total Inspections Completed - Fire & Life Safety Inspections - 58 (Re-inspections included) Page 2 of 2

270 TO: FROM: CC: Honorable Mayor and Council Members Vicki McCallister, Library Director Julie M. Robinson, City Administrator DATE: Apr. 6, 2015 SUBJECT: Dickinson Public Library (DPL) Staff Report March 2015 New Projects Notify Me Drive Library Director Vicki McCallister initiated a drive to increase library Notify Me sign ups. New forms were created and placed by both circulation computers in order to make it easier for patrons to give their addresses and permission. Then a contest was started to encourage staff to get into the habit of always asking for sign ups. In three weeks, the staff has signed up 124 new Notify Me members. ONGOING/COMPLETED PROJECTS EdgeReimbusement Program Staff continued to identify and prepare to purchase 5 new laptops and develop procedures for their in-house checkout. Teen Job Fair Scheduled for April 25, 2015 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (Noon), Youth Services/It Librarian, Meghan Hollingsworth in partnership with the Dickinson High School Librarian, will offer the first ever Teen Job Fair at DPL. Teens looking for summer, part-time, or volunteer work will have the opportunity to meet local businesses looking for employees and also to attend an employment workshop. More area businesses have signed up for this fair including several stores from the nearby Tanger Mall Outlet Stores Competitive Impact Grant Catalog/Process Librarian and Library Director Vicki McCallister began work on a proposed grant from TSLAC to begin in The grant Books for Babies - Early Literacy Program would provide kits for economically challenged families to take home in both English and Spanish. M. I Lewis would partner with the library to identify and distribute the kits to needy families. In addition the library MEMORANDUM Page 1

271 would provide a program to assist parents in reading to their babies at an early age. The grant application was submitted in March. DPL Facebook Page In March, 16 new people liked the library s new Facebook page with over 525 views. Posts on Mondays and Wednesdays have been featuring library events and services. On Fridays, the post will be either fun or informative. The Library staff encourages everyone interested in library happenings to tell their Friends about the new page. Black History Month - The Dickinson/Bay Area NAACP once again provided DPL with a beautiful and informative exhibit for Black History Month. The Dickinson Public Library appreciates the hard work that this local group goes to every year to provide cultural and informative exhibits. It was a big hit with many visitors stopping to see the colorful exhibit. Library IT - Youth/IT Librarian Meghan Hollingsworth worked with PC and Cable to install a new library patron server. Staff Training Youth/IT Librarian Meghan Hollingsworth, Catalog/Processing Librarian Caitlin Campbell, Assistant Library Director Kathy Soehl and Library Director Vicki McCallister all attended various webinars in March including many on the Summer reading program. Computers for Beginners Librarians Meghan Hollingsworth and Caitlin Campbell taught 5 computer classes, including Basic Computers, Facebook, Basic Word, Intro to Google Drive and Cloud Storage, and Pinterest and Etsy. Outreach Assistant Library Director/Children s Librarian Kathy Soehl selected books and DVDs for the Head Start teacher to use in Head Start programming. Grants In accordance with the 2015 Impact Grant, the two AWE Children s computers were prepared and installed in the Children s area. Every Story time will feature a new app on the computers, and Assistant Library Director/Children s Librarian Kathy Soehl will distribute App of the Week flyers to parents. They will also be available throughout the Children s area for each week. Meghan Hollingsworth continued to create weekly flyers for this program. Adult Craft Class The crochet class met as usual. Teens - A survey to assess what resources teens use at the library, what programs they are interested in attending, and what day of the works best for them was created and distributed at the DISD High School and the library by Teen Librarian Meghan Hollingsworth. The results of the survey will be used to re-organize the teen program to reach more Dickinson teens. The survey has already resulted in a decision to try having a program on Saturday once a month. In March, the teens had a Bake Sale that raised $ for their volunteer project, the Nicaragua Literacy Project. MEMORANDUM Page 2

272 Miscellaneous - The second annual teen writing contest began in March and ran until April 4th. Winners were chosen on April 6 th, and the awards ceremony will be in the library on April 28 th at 6:00 pm. All are invited to attend. MEMORANDUM Page 3

273 To: Mayor & Council Members From: Chief Ron Morales Date: April 6, 2015 Re: March News Administrative Services Reviewed the draft Needs Assessment report from Brinkley Sargent Architects for the expansion of the Police Station. Continued network preparation to join the League City OSSI Consortium for law enforcement software access. The go-live date is scheduled for April 1, Patrol Division Richard Martin was hired as a part-time Jailer. Richard is a retired US Army Major and served our country for 28 years. Richard also spent 10 years in Iraq and Afghanistan as a military contract worker. Assisted Galveston PD with a fleeing vehicle. A white Chevy Tahoe was traveling northbound on I45 from Galveston. As the vehicle approached I45/FM517, DPD officers threw out stop sticks. The vehicle came to a stop in the 2800 block of I45. A B/M, who was foaming at the mouth, exited the vehicle with a knife in his hands which he eventually dropped as commanded by GPD. The B/M, who identified himself as god and who appeared to be under the influence of narcotics, was taken into custody and charged with Felony Evading in a Vehicle. Criminal Investigation Division Through investigation of a stolen RV in the 4400 block of E. 31st Street, Detectives were able to locate the camper (valued at $10,000) which had been sold by the actor to a third party. The camper was recovered and returned to the owner. The owner refused to prosecute, therefore no charges were filed. Patrol took a report of a Burglary of a Habitation where a vehicle was reported stolen from an attached garage. A long-time Dickinson resident had wrecked his vehicle days earlier and abandoned the vehicle on scene and then reported it stolen. The W/M was arrested for filing a false report and was issued a citation for leaving the scene of an accident that caused property damage.

274 Detectives investigated a Theft at Steve s Auto Body, where the owner suspected a former employee of taking nearly all of his tools. Through investigation, they located and recovered 23 tools that were all pawned that belonged to the victim, totaling $5, All tools were returned to the owner. The actor, a 56 year old W/M from Santa Fe, was arrested for Felony Theft. A 31 year old W/M from Dickinson was arrested and charged with 2nd Degree Felony Sexual Assault of a Child. A month long investigation revealed the actor was having a sexual relationship with a 16 year old female. Bond was set at $40,000. Detective Cromie traveled to Austin to sit on the advisory board of a Children s Justice Act grant project through Austin based SafePlace. SafePlace is an advocacy center committed to ending sexual and domestic violence through safety, healing, prevention and social change. The grant project is tasked with forming and developing a web based resource and instructional portal to assist professionals and the general public with identifying and providing assistance to child victims with disabilities. Crime Prevention & Community Policing DCPAAA held their executive board meeting in the Conference Room. Dickinson High School students filmed their Shattered Dreams jail scene at the PD. The PD / DCPAAA held their annual police banquet at the KC Hall. The DCPAAA had their general meeting at the Holy Trinity Church. The DCPAAA went to Galveston PD for a tour of the facility. VOCA Grant Activities Assisted 34 Families (total of 68 victims served). Contacted 33 victims by mail; 25 by phone; held 8 personal visits. Information Technology Upgraded the Xerox copy machine in the Police Station with a newer, faster model, with a $95 reduction in monthly leasing fees to Xerox. Installed the Cisco network security device to build a secure bridge between the City of Dickinson network and the City of League City network. Worked with PC & Cable to develop a plan and receive quotations for the replacement of servers in the Police Station and City Hall.

275 2015 Dickinson Police Department Crime and Traffic Report Criminal Activity January February March April May June July August September October November December YTD Total 2014 Total 2013 Total Criminal Homicide - Negligent Manslaughter Forcible Rape Robbery Aggravated Assault Assault Assault on Peace Officer Burglary Larceny/Theft Motor Vehicle Theft Arson Total Reportable Offenses Total Calls Received and Dispatched 3,083 2,468 2,597 8,148 46,441 51,696 Total Cases Cleared by Arrests Total Arrests (Adult) ,139 1,117 Total Adult Felony Arrests Total Arrests (Juvenile) Total Juvenile Felony Arrests Total Value of Vehicles Stolen $27,000 $96,785 $33,500 $157,285 $368,300 $293,085 Total Value of all other Property Stolen $38,544 $24,219 $29,067 $91,830 $557,298 $889,015 Total Value of all Property Recovered $10,002 $24,000 $6,429 $40,431 $244,702 $174,847 Total Vehicles Stolen/Received other Department Total Vehicles Stolen/Received Local Total Vehicles Stolen other Department/Received Local Traffic Activity YTD Total 2014 Total 2013 Total Total Accidents Reported Total Accidents with Property Damage Total Accidents with Personal Injury Total Number of Personal Injury Total Fatality Accidents Total of Warning Tickets (Moving Violations) ,314 2,358 Total of Warning Tickets (Non-Moving Violations) ,806 3,343 Total Citations Issued to Adults ,299 3,992 2,969 Total Citations Issued to Juveniles Total Number of all Violations ,651 4,993 3,898 Total Amount of Fines Assessed $139,749 $116,496 $99,445 $355,690 $1,162,888 $946,753

276 TO: FROM: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members Kellis George, Director of Public Works DATE: April 7, 2015 SUBJECT: Monthly Project Report March 2015 Incentive Program The objective for the first calendar quarter of 2015 is Teamwork. This will be awarded to an employee at the end of March Culvert Installations The Department installed storm culverts at the following location(s) in March for a total of 72 feet of installed culverts: th Street 12ft of 30 pipe 1515 Rodeo Bend 18ft of 36 pipe 2702 Ave F - 16ft of 18 pipe plus 6 yards of regrind th Street 16ft of 24 pipe 5071 Winding Way 8ft 15 pipe 2100 Ave H 18ft -36 pipe Desel Drive Reconstruction Project Construction is completed. 48 th Street Reconstruction - Construction has begun, and the contractor is scheduled for the first concrete pour first week of April. Right-of-Way Mowing Staff has requested, and is waiting on estimates from Champion, Hydro-Lawn and CMI for the right-of-way mowing. Each company has been provided a zone map to assist in developing accurate estimates for the cost of service. Westside Drainage Public Works Director Kellis George and Travis Sellers with IDS met with resident Stan Duitscher to discuss and resolve an easement issue on Pine Manor Lane for the upcoming Westside Drainage construction project. Conrad PUBLIC WORKS MONTHLY PROJECT REPORT March 2015 Page 1