HUMBLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING PACKET NOVEMBER 9, 2017

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1 HUMBLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING PACKET NOVEMBER 9, 217

2 City Manager Darrell Boeske Assistant City Managers Aimee Phillips Jason Stuebe Mayor Merle Aaron Council Members Allan Steagall Ray Calfee Andy Curry Norman Funderburk David Pierce Agenda Humble City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, November 9, 217 6:3 P.M. City Hall Council Chamber, 114 West Higgins Humble, Texas Call to order. 1. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Consent agenda items which consist of ministerial or housekeeping items as required by law. Items may be removed from the consent agenda and discussed by majority vote of the Council. a. Minutes Regular Meeting Minutes: October 26, 217 b. Monthly Department Reports c. Correspondence 3. Adoption of Resolution casting a ballot for the election of a person to the Board of Directors of the Harris County Appraisal District. 4. Approval of a contract between the City of Humble, Texas and Dunham Engineering, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $35,. to perform construction progress inspection work associated with the construction of a one million gallon elevated storage tank. 5. Approval of a contract between the City of Humble, Texas and ARKK Engineers in an amount not to exceed $96,15. to provide construction administration and management of the West Townsen Extension Project. 6. Approval of a request by the Humble Lions Club to provide traffic control and lane closures for the 16 th annual Lions Club Charities Bike Ride to be held on February 1, 218 beginning at 8: A.M. 7. Approval of declared City Holidays for calendar year Executive Session will be held in the Council Conference Room.

3 Personnel Matters {Gov t Code Section }; possible action. The City Council may deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer(s); specifically the City Manager. After executive session discussion, any final action or vote taken will be in public. Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Humble, Texas will be held on Thursday, November 9, 217 at 6:3 P.M. at the City Hall Council Chamber, 114 West Higgins, Humble, Texas. The following subjects will be discussed, to wit: See Agenda. Posted this 6 th day of November, 217 at 5: P.M. City Secretary I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting of the Governing Body of the City of Humble, Texas, is a true and correct copy of said Notice and that I posted a true and correct copy of said notice on the bulletin board at City Hall, 114 West Higgins, Humble, Texas and the City s website, The Agenda and Notice are readily accessible to the general public at all times. Said Notice and Agenda were posted on November 6, 217 at 5: P.M. and remained so posted continuously for at least 72 hours proceeding the scheduled time of said meeting. This public notice was removed from the official posting board at the Humble City Hall on the following date and time: by Subscribed and sworn to before me on this the, day of, 217. Notary Public Harris County, Texas

4 COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA ITEM #2A CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 26, 217

5 STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF HARRIS HUMBLE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 26, 217 6:3 P.M. HELD AT CITY HALL, 114 WEST HIGGINS, HUMBLE, TEXAS MEMBERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT: Mayor Merle Aaron, Presiding Mayor Pro Tem Allan Steagall Council Member Norman Funderburk Council Member Ray Calfee Council Member Andy Curry Council Member David Pierce City Manager Darrell Boeske City Secretary Jason Stuebe Assistant City Manager Aimee Phillips Human Resource Manager Kathy Babineaux Public Works Director Barry Brock Fire Chief Gary Outlaw Fire Marshal James Nykaza Asst. Chief Ken Theis Sgt. Greg Martin Matt Watters VISITORS PRESENT: Juanita Steagall Robert Mittendorf Diane Pierce Doug Bradford Kathy Davidson Bruce Olson Bruce Davidson Arliss Bentley Cody Holder Mayor Aaron called the regular meeting of the Humble City Council to order with a quorum present at 6:3 P.M. 1. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. Council Member Funderburk offered the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes

6 2. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS WHICH CONSIST OF MINISTERIAL OR HOUSEKEEPING ITEMS AS REQUIRED BY LAW. ITEMS MAY BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND DISCUSSED BY MAJORITY VOTE OF THE COUNCIL. a. Minutes Regular Meeting Minutes October 12, 217 b. Current Invoices c. Correspondence Upon a motion by Council Member Funderburk, the City Council voted six (6) for and none () opposed to approve the Consent Agenda. 3. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE TEMPORARILY ALTERING THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS ESTABLISHED FOR VEHICLES UPON CERTAIN STREETS AND HIGHWAYS, OR PARTS THEREOF, WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF HUMBLE AS SET OUT IN THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND SUNSET DATE; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY OF A FINE NOT TO EXCEED $4 FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE. Upon a motion by Council Member Steagall the City Council voted six (6) for and none () opposed to adopt Ordinance temporarily altering the Prima Facie Speed Limit along a segment of US- 59/IH ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY OF HUMBLE DESIGN CRITERIA MANUAL FOR WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEMS, WATER LINES, STORM DRAINAGE, AND STREET PAVING; AND THE CITY OF HUMBLE STANDARD CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS FOR WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEMS, WATER LINES, STORM DRAINAGE AND STREET PAVING; AND PROVIDING OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT. upon a motion by Council Member Curry, the City Council voted six (6) for and none () opposed to adopt Resolution amending the City s Design Criteria Manual and Standard Construction Specifications. 5. APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR THE NORTHSHIRE LIFT STATION UPGRADE, NEW FORCE MAIN, NEW GRAVITY SEWER AND OTHER ASSOCIATED IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HUMBLE AND KLOTZ ASSOCIATES, INC., DBA RPS KLOTZ ASSOCIATES IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,36. Upon a motion by Council Member Funderburk, the City Council voted six (6) for and none () opposed to approve Change Order #1 for the Northshire Lift Station Upgrade, New Force Main, New Gravity Sewer and Other Associated Improvements Project Contract in the amount of $3, APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HUMBLE AND ARKK ENGINEERS TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE ISAACKS ROAD EXTENSION PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $85,65.. Mayor Aaron announced that he would remove item number six from the agenda with leave of the body. There being no objections, item six was removed from consideration. Minutes

7 7. APROVAL OF A VARIANCE REQUEST MADE BY HARRY GENDEL ARCHITECTS ON BEHALF OF ASPEN MANUFACTURING, LLC PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 12, ARTICLE XI, SECTION 5, SUBSECTION F ALLOWING FOR DECORATIVE METAL PANELING TO BE UTILIZED IN LIEU OF MASONRY AS REQUIRED BY CHAPTER 12, ARTICLE XI, SECTION 5, SUBSECTION C, ET. SEQ. Upon a motion by Council Member Funderburk, the City Council voted six (6) for and none () opposed to approve the variance request made by Harry Gendel Architects on behalf of Aspen Manufacturing, LLC. 8. APPROVAL OF A SUBDIVISION PLAT OF PARK AIR 59, BEING A REPLAT AND SUBDIVISION OF ACRES OF LAND SITUATED IN THE W. ADAMS SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 95, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS; 1 BLOCK, 3 RESERVES. Upon a motion by Council Member Curry, the City Council voted six (6) for and none () opposed to approve the Subdivision Plat of Park Air APPROVAL OF A DEVELOPMENT PLAT OF PARK AIR 59, BEING A DEVELOPMENT OF ACRES OF LAND SITUATED IN THE W. ADAMS SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 95, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS; 1 BLOCK; 3 RESERVES. Upon a motion by Council Member Steagall the City Council voted six (6) for and none () opposed to approve the Development Plat of Park Air APPROVAL OF THE INSURANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE 218 CITY OF HUMBLE GROUP INSURANCE PLAN YEAR. City Manager Boeske stated that very minimal changes were made to the plan and that it secured very good rates for the city and the employees. Upon a motion by Council Member Funderburk the City Council voted six (6) for and none () opposed to approve the Insurance Committee s recommendations for the City of Humble Employee s Group Insurance Plan for 218. There being no further business before the City Council, Mayor Aaron adjourned the Regular Meeting of the City Council at 6:36 P.M. on Thursday, October 26, 217. ATTEST: Merle Aaron Mayor Jason Stuebe City Secretary Minutes

8 COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA ITEM #2B MONTHLY DEPARTMENT REPORTS

9 OFFICE OF COURT ADMINISTRATION TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL e - -~ OFFICIAL MUNICIPAL COURT MONTHLY REPORT Month October Year 217 Municipal Court for the City Humble Municipal Court Presiding Judge Vic Pecorino If new, date assumed office Court Mailing Address 315 N Bender Ave City Humble, TX Zip Phone Number (281) Fax Number (281) Courts Public . COURT@CityofHumble.net Court's Website THE ATTACHED IS A TRUE AND ACCURATE REFLECTION OF THE RECORDS OF THIS COURT Prepared by Sandra Elliott Date Nov 3, 217 Phone Number (281) PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM NO LATER THAN 2 DAYS FOLLOWING THE END OF THE MONTH REPORTED TO: OFFICE OF COURT ADMINISTRATION PO BOX 1266 AUSTIN, TX PHONE: (512) FAX: (512)

10 CRIMINAL SECTION City of Humble Municipal Court Month Octqber Year 217 Non-Parking Traffic Misdemeanors Parking City Ordinance Non-Traffic Misdemeanors Other State City Penal Code Law Ordinance 1. Total Cases Pending First of Month: 6, ,638 12,65 a. Active Cases 3, ,846 3,511 b. Inactive Cases 2. New Cases Filed \b~ L \d..~ D 3. Cases. Reactivated - 2: ,792 9, All Other.Cases Added 5. Total Cases on Docket 4,9 12 r~; rr'~~~~!~~~,~~~9ji!!~~ft~~i.~~,~~.1~~:~::=:.t~ 7.' a. Uncontested Dispositions...,~... ~... ' ' "'......,..., ,3 3, b. Dismissed by Prosecution ) Guilty Plea or Nolo Contendere ) By the Court 3) By the Jury 1) By the Court 2) By the Jury c. Dismissed by Prosecution b: After Deferred Disposition 92 3 c: After Teen Court d: After To,bacco Awareness Course e: After Treatment for Chemical Dependency f: After Proof of Financial Responsibility g: All Other Transportation Code Dismissals All Other Dispositions Total Cases.Disposed Cases Placed On Inactive Status Total Cases Pending End of Month: 7, ,696 12,612 a: Active Cases 3, ,797 3,284 b: Inactive Cases.3, ,899 9, Show Cause Hearings Held Cases Appealed: a: After Trial b: Without Trial Page 2

11 JUVENILE I MINOR ACTIVITY '===:=:=~=~h===:=~t=:==:=~e=r M=u=ni=c=ip=a=l C=ou=rt====Y=e=a=r= 2 =: 1 = 7 ==-== =----= ,. --- I =]-- TOTAL - 1. Transportation Code Cases Filed 5 2. Non~Driving Alcoholic Beverage Code Cases Filed I 3. Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol Cases Filed 1 4. Drug Paraphernalia Cases Filed 5. Tobacco Cases Filed 1 6. Failure to Attend School Cases Filed 7. Education Code (Except Failure to Attend) Cases Filed 8. Viola~ion -of Local Daytime Curfew Ordinance Cases Filed 1 I 9. All Other Non-Traffic Fine-Only Filed I I 1. Transfer to Juvenile Court: a. Mandatory Transfer ' b. Discretionary Transfer ' 11. Accused of Contempt and Referred to Juvenile Court (Delinquent Conduct) 12. Held.in Contempt by Criminal Court (Fined and/or Denied Driving Privileges) 13. Juvenile Statement Magistrate Warning: a. Warnings Administered b. Statements Certified I 14. Detention Hearings Held 15. Orders for Non-Secure Custody Issued 16. Parent Contributing to Nonattendance Cases Filed [ ~----~ ~ Page 3

12 r----~------~ ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY,-~----~---~ ~ ,-----~~~-- ~ Court!""lumble Municipal Court [_ M?~;h--b~~;; Y~;-;on ~=----~--~-----=~----=~ -~~~be~~i~e~--- _ I 1. Magistrate Warnings: a. Class C Misdemeanors b. Class A and B Misdemeanors c. Felonies Number Requests For Counsel -. ' TOTAL 2. Arrest Warrants Issued: a. Cla~s C Misdemeanors 876 b. Class A and B Misdemeanors c. Felonies 3. Capiases Pro Fine Issued Search Warrants Issued 5. Warran'ts for Fire, Health and Code Inspections Filed I 6. Examining Trials Conducted I,~----~ ~ 7. Emergency Mental Health Hearings Held 8. Magistrate's Orders for Emergency Protection Issued 9. Magistrate's Orders for Ignition Interlock Device Issued 1. AU Other Magistrate's Orders Issued Requiring Conditions for Release on Bond 11. Driver's License Denial, Revocation or Suspension Hearings Held _' 12. Disposition of Stolen Property Hearings Held! ~ ~ I 13. Peace Bond Heanngs Held I Cases in Which Fine and Co_urt Costs Satisfied by Community Service: a. Partial Satisfaction b. Full Satisfaction i Cases in Which Fine and Court Costs Satisfied by Jail Credit Cases in Which Fine and Court Costs Waived for lndigency Amount of Fines and Court Costs Waived for lndigency $1, Fines, Court Costs and Other Amounts Collected: $17, a. Kept by City ~- b. Remitted to State $52,93.97 c. Total $16,19.4

13 Municipal Courts Activity Detail September 1, 216 to August 31, Percent Reporting Rate 12 Reports Received Out of a Possible 12 Court: Humble Cases Pending 9/1/216: Active Cases Inactive Cases Docket Adjustments Cases Added: New Cases Filed Cases Reactivated All Other Cases Added Total Cases on Docket Dispositions: Dispositions Prior to Court Appearance or Trial: Uncontested Dispositions Dismissed by Prosecution Total Qispositions Prior to Court Appearance or Trial Dispositions at Court Appearance or Trial: Convictions: Guilty Plea or Nolo Contendere By the Court By the Jury Acquittals: By the Court By the Jury Dismissed by Prosecution Total Dispositions at CoUrt Appearance or Trial Compliance Dismissals:, After Driver Safety Course After Deferred Disposition After Teen Court After Tobacco Awareness Course After Treatment for Chentical Dependency After Proof of Financial Responsibility All Other Transportation Code Dismissals Total Compliance Dismissals All Other Dispositions Total Cases Disposed Cases Placed on Inactive Statns CIUMJNAL ASE~ Traffic Misdemeanors City Parking f : Penal Code 1,65 1,647 1,497 1,221 ' f **" * **-""""''"B~~i ;; other City State~l:W Ordinance TotaL. Cases Pending 8/31/217: Active Cases Inactive Cases Show Cause Hearings I;leld Cases Appealed: After Trial Without Trial Report Run Date: 1/ :56PM Page 657 of684

14 Municipal Courts Activity Detail September 1, 216 to August 31, 217 Court: Humble ' ~~~ Total Cases Pending 9/11216: Active Cases Inactive Cases Docket Adjustments, Cases Added: New Cases Filed Cases Reactivated All Other Cases Added Total Cases on Docket Dispositions: Uncontested Civil Fines or Penalties Default Judgments Agreed Judgments Trial/Hearing by Judge/Hearing Officer Trial by Jury Dismissed for Want of Prosecution All Other Dispositions Total Cases Disposed Cases Placed on Inactive Status Cases Pending 8/311217: Active Cases Inactive Cases Cases Appealed: After Trial Without Trial ~" Transportation Code Cases Filed~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Non-Driving Alcoholic Beverage Code Cases Filed Driving Under the lofluence of Alcohol Cases Filed ~~ ~~ ~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~ ~~~ ~.. ~.... Drug Paraphernalia Cases Filed Tobacco Cases Filed.... Failure to Attend School Cases Filed Education Code (Except Failure to Attend) Cases Filed Violation of Local Daytime Curfew Ordinance Cases Filed... All Other Non-.Traffic Fine-Only Cases Filed..... Transfer to Juvenile Court: Mandatory Transfer Discretionary TranSfer.. ~~ Accused of Contempt and Referred to Juvenile Court (Delinquent Conduct)... Held in Contempt by Criminal Court (Fined or Denied Driving Privileges) Juvenile Statement Magistrate Warning: Warnings Administered.. Statements Certified~... Detention Hearings Hne~lw.rl.... Orders for Non-Secure Custody Issued..... Parent Contributing to' Nonattendance Cases Filed : Total I Report Run Date: 11? :56PM Page 658 of684

15 Municipal Courts Activity Detail September 1, 216 to August 31, 217 Court: Humble Number Given Number Requests for Counsel Magistrate Warnings: Class C Misdemeanors Class A and B Misdemeanors... Felonies Arrest Warrants Issued' Class C Misdemeanqrs.. Class A and B Misdemeanors... Felonies... Capiases Pro Fine Issued... Seatch Warrants Issued... Warrants for Fire, Health and Code Inspections Filed.. Examining Trials Conducted... Emergency Mental He;uth Hearings Held Magistrate's Orders for Emergency Protection Issued... Magistrate's Orders for Ignition Interlock Device Issued... All Other Magistrate's Orders Issued Requiring Conditions for Release on Bond.. Driver's License Denial, Revocation or Suspension Hearings Held.. Disposition of Stolen Property Hearings Held.. Peace Bond Hearings Held... Cases in Which Fine 111\d Court Costs Satisfied by Community Service: Partial Satisfaction... Full Satisfaction. Cases in Which Fine and Court Costs Satisfied by Jail Credit Cases in Which Fine and Comt Costs Waived for Indigency Amount of Fines and Court Costs Waived for Indigency... Fines, Court Costs and Other Amounts Collected: Total 5, , ,95 2 $67 Kept by City... Remitted to State.... Total.... $ 1,95,773 $518,84 $ 1,481,658 Report Run Date: 1/ :56PM Page 659 of684

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48 COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA ITEM #2C CORRESPONDENCE

49 October 27, 217 Number 42 Lt. Governor and Speaker Release Interim Charges House Speaker Joe Straus and Lt. Governor Dan Patrick have released interim charges to the committees of the Texas House and Senate to study prior to the 219 legislative session. The city-related charges are reprinted below. The League will continue to monitor the charges and report on the progress of the studies. House Committee on Appropriations Examine the use of federal funds by state agencies responding to the effects of Hurricane Harvey and identify opportunities to maximize the use of federal funds to reduce the impact of future natural disasters. Also, identify the need for state resources to respond to Harvey relief and recovery efforts, as well as opportunities for state investment in infrastructure projects that will reduce the impact of future natural disasters. (Issued on September 14, 217.) Study the allocation of the municipal solid waste disposal fee between Waste Management Account 549 and Solid Waste Disposal Fee Account 5. Determine whether changes should be made to support future program costs. 1

50 House Committee on Business & Industry Evaluate the adequacy of the workforce currently available to the industries responsible for rebuilding the state s key infrastructure as well as residential and commercial properties damaged by Hurricane Harvey. Specifically, examine the labor needs within the construction industry and skilled trades and determine if local or state licensing requirements and regulations are an unnecessary barrier to the ongoing success of post- Harvey recovery. (Joint charge with the House Committee on Licensing & Administrative Procedures.) House Committee on Defense & Veterans' Affairs Assess ways the State of Texas can further aid federal military installations and their communities in order to minimize the negative consequences of a Base Realignment and Closure round by the federal government. Examine best practices related to use of the Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant program to maximize support for military installations, and how the state can better serve military installations in Texas. Also, evaluate changes that would increase utilization of the Texas Military Revolving Loan Fund. House Committee on Elections Study the potential impact of disaster events on election administration and security. Specifically, examine any effects or vulnerabilities identified during Hurricane Harvey and the subsequent recovery period. Study the efficiency and security of the state s existing election protocols and systems, including but not limited to registration and early voting procedures, ballot styles, and the rules regarding time and location of polls. Identify available processes and options which could lead to increased voter participation and election integrity. Study the process for establishing onsite early voting for voters who reside at a residential care facility. Specifically, review the provisions signed into law by H.B. 658 (85R) and subsequently repealed with the passage of H.B. 184 (85(1)). House Committee on Energy Resources Study the Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program and its effect on gas utility ratemaking and ratepayers. House Committee on Environmental Regulation Examine the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality's (TCEQ) response and cleanup efforts related to Hurricane Harvey. Study whether current air, water, waste, and wastewater rules and regulations adequately protect the public, natural resources, environment, infrastructure, residential areas, and industrial facilities from damage caused by natural disasters. Evaluate the debris cleanup and removal process and whether current rules and regulations are effective in expediting cleanup efforts. Make recommendations on how natural disaster responses can be improved. Examine how emergency alert systems related to hazardous and chemical releases are organized at the local, state, and federal level and explore ways to improve coordination and efficiencies. Develop recommendations to improve notifications to first responders and the public. 2

51 Study the permitting, siting, and regulatory processes for solid waste landfills, including municipal solid waste landfills, and whether current rules, regulations, and notice requirements adequately ensure compliance and maximize participation from the public and stakeholders. Review the TCEQ's expedited air permitting program and examine whether the program is achieving the desired results. House Committee on General Investigating & Ethics Maintain oversight of federal, state, local, and charitable funds spent in response to Hurricane Harvey. Investigate instances of waste, fraud, or abuse involving such funds. Ensure that the State of Texas is maximizing federal disaster aid. House Committee on Government Transparency & Operation Examine the role of technology in disaster preparedness and the response to Hurricane Harvey and future natural disasters. Review and make recommendations to drive innovation and efficiency and evaluate whether there are any regulatory impediments to collaboration between the public and private sectors. Review Texas open meeting laws and related government decision-making policies. Determine if the formal processes prevented the efficient delivery of assistance during Hurricane Harvey. Make recommendations on maintaining the current standards of accountability without limiting government-provided aid during disaster events. Evaluate whether, in light of recent Texas Supreme Court rulings, the provisions of the Public Information Act are adequate to support transparency and accountability in government, particularly as it relates to government contracting and procurement. House Committee on Homeland Security & Public Safety Evaluate the response of the Texas Department of Public Safety's (DPS) response to Hurricane Harvey. Review the actions of the Texas Division of Emergency Management and the state's natural disaster preparedness planning efforts to determine their effectiveness at addressing Harvey-related issues. Study coordination between municipalities, counties, and state agencies and how emergency response activities are organized and coordinated at the city, county, and regional level. House Committee on Insurance Examine the effect of Hurricane Harvey on the insurance market in Texas. Include an evaluation of the status of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and Texas FAIR Plan Association, and of the impact of Harvey on the ability of these residual markets to achieve their statutory goals and meet the needs of their policyholders. Examine possible gaps and vulnerabilities in insurance coverage brought to light by Harvey and recommend ways to address these issues. Study the use of appraisal processes under property insurance policies in Texas, including the effects of court decisions on the use of these processes and the impact of their use on insurers and policyholders. 3

52 House Committee on Land & Resource Management Review local and state zoning and land use regulations. Determine if current rules provide an adequate balance of disaster preparedness and deference to private property rights. Examine Texas eminent domain statutes to ensure a balance between necessary infrastructure growth and fair compensation for landowners. Review available public information and data relating to the compensation provided to private property owners. Make recommendations to improve the accountability, as well as successful development, of the entities granted eminent domain authority. Monitor the agencies and programs under the Committee s jurisdiction and oversee the implementation of relevant legislation passed by the 85th Legislature. In conducting this oversight, the Committee will also specifically review the municipal practices developed as a result of the passage of S.B. 6 during the 85th First Called Session, as well as the ongoing effects on property owners. House Committee on Licensing & Administrative Procedures Evaluate the adequacy of the workforce currently available to the industries responsible for rebuilding the state s key infrastructure, as well as residential and commercial properties damaged by Hurricane Harvey. Specifically, examine the labor needs within the construction industry and skilled trades and determine if local or state licensing requirements and regulations are an unnecessary barrier to the ongoing success of post- Harvey recovery. (Joint charge with the House Committee on Business & Industry.) Review local and state occupational licensing and regulations for redundancies. Determine the most effective balance of promoting the economic growth and development of Texas' businesses and workforce with government interests and public safety. House Committee on Natural Resources Examine the following issues within the Committee's jurisdiction regarding Hurricane Harvey and flooding in general: the role of regional entities in developing projects to control flooding, both through new infrastructure and enhancing existing infrastructure; mitigation efforts that would reduce the impact of future flood events, and strategies to fund those efforts; and the response of public entities that own or operate dams to largescale rain events, including how such entities make decisions regarding dam and reservoir operations during such events, coordinate with state and local emergency management officials, and communicate with the public. (Issued September 14, 217.) House Committee on Pensions Evaluate the governance structures, including investment oversight, of the Employee Retirement System (ERS), Teacher Retirement System (TRS), Texas Municipal Retirement System, Texas County and District Retirement System, and Texas Emergency Services Retirement System. Identify best practices and make recommendations to strengthen oversight within the systems. 4

53 House Committee on Transportation Review the state's response to Hurricane Harvey and natural disaster preparedness with respect to the transportation system and transportation infrastructure. Make recommendations for improving agency operations related to emergency preparedness and response. Study the efficacy of existing transportation finance mechanisms from state, regional, and local perspectives. Identify opportunities to improve existing transportation finance mechanisms and investigate the feasibility of developing new ones. House Committee on Urban Affairs Monitor housing needs in areas impacted by Hurricane Harvey and related flooding, including: o The local, state, and federal governments' responses to short-term and long-term housing needs for those displaced by the storm; and o Changes in affordable and low-income housing needs in affected areas. Monitor and evaluate the need for affordable housing in urban and rural areas across the State of Texas. Examine whether existing housing programs are adequately addressing the needs for affordable housing. Identify prospective and innovative ideas and solutions to address affordable housing needs in Texas. Examine local government oversight of abandoned and substandard buildings, including buildings of historical significance. Identify ways to best address these issues in an efficient and effective manner. House Committee on Ways & Means Review the impact of Hurricane Harvey on state and local taxes. Examine the need for and the feasibility of requiring reappraisal of all property affected by large-scale disasters such as Harvey. Identify improvements to the tax-rate-setting process following such disasters. Review the property tax system and identify improvements relating to: o Transparency and communications with taxpayers; o The tax-rate-setting process; o The training and expertise required of appraisal review board members; o Appraisal review board composition, structure, and process; and o Appeals of appraisal review board orders. Senate Finance Property Tax on Business Personal Property: Evaluate the property tax as it applies to business personal property and the current $5 exemption. Quantify the economic effect of taxing business personal property and determine whether the tax places Texas at a competitive disadvantage relative to other states. Evaluate the burden on taxpayers and local governments of administering the property tax on business personal property and determine whether the current $5 exemption should be increased. Interest Rate Disparity: Evaluate the rate of interest charged on delinquent property taxes and delinquent state taxes, compared to the rate of interest paid on property tax refunds and state tax refunds. 5

54 o o o o Evaluate the effect of interest rate disparity on the assessment decisions of governments and the payment decisions of taxpayers. Quantify the amount by which state and local governments profit from interest rate disparity. Identify best practices among other states regarding interest rates charged and paid. Recommend a plan and timeline to reduce interest rate disparity. Senate Select Committee on Property Tax Reform Voter Engagement: Study and recommend ways to enhance voter engagement in local government decisions around budgets and property tax rates through digital media and social media. Determine how budget and tax rate information should be formatted for effective communication through digital and social media. Identify the ways in which digital and social media present new opportunities for voters to give feedback to local governments. Identify best practices among local governments in Texas and in other states. Tax Rate and Appraisal Reform: Evaluate the effective tax rate and rollback tax rate calculations and identify modifications that would yield a rollback process that is meaningful for local governments and for citizens. Evaluate whether the current rollback election trigger serves modern objectives. Evaluate the operations of appraisal review boards (ARBs), specifically the training and expertise of members concerning appraisal standards and law, ethics, and meeting procedures. Determine whether ARB operations are sufficiently independent of central appraisal districts and taxing units and whether ARBs and/or chief appraisers should be elected. Property Tax Data: Evaluate whether existing libraries of property tax data and collection methods are adequate for studying local property tax outcomes and identifying drivers of growing property tax levies. Determine the scope of existing data, where it is stored, and how it is made available to the public. Determine whether existing, available data is adequate for the needs of the legislature and the public. Review existing procedures for the collection and verification of data. Receive recommendations from the comptroller regarding the collection, verification, and publication of property tax data. Lowering Property Tax Burden: Study the feasibility of replacing the property tax with sales tax or other consumption tax revenue, with emphasis on school maintenance and operations tax. Evaluate whether some local property taxes lend themselves to a swap more than others. Quantify the short-term and long-term economic effects of a tax swap. Identify a target property tax rate and evaluate how to reach that target with a consumption tax swap. Senate Natural Resources and Economic Development Committee Hotel Occupancy Taxes: Study and make recommendations regarding the collection and use of hotel occupancy taxes to increase transparency in the imposition, rate, and use of such taxes. Waste Disposal Regulation: Study the permitting and compliance processes for waste disposal and processing, including evaluating the criteria for approval, denial, and application return. Make recommendations for improving and streamlining the permitting 6

55 and compliance processes while maximizing public participation for effective outreach and education. Review the allocation of the Municipal Solid Waste disposal fees and make recommendations regarding allocation methods to adequately support existing programs. Senate Intergovernmental Relations Committee ETJ Limitations and Notice: Review the existing regulatory authority granted to homerule municipalities within the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ), including practices used by cities to expand ETJ boundaries, and whether proper notification is provided to property owners added to a city's ETJ following an annexation proceeding. Determine the limitations that need to be placed on a city's authority within the ETJ to better protect the private property rights of individuals and landowners, and ways to notify individuals of the impact of being within a city's ETJ. Develop a statewide rule and minimum requirements for such notifications. Housing Affordability: Examine issues that impact housing affordability, including the effect of local government taxes, fees, and mandates. Evaluate the cost of purchasing a single-family residence in different parts of the state, factoring in the impact of local rules and regulations, to identify matters of policy with the greatest influence, and identify ways to increase transparency and awareness prior to the adoption of costly local ordinances or orders. Senate Veterans Affairs and Border Security Committee Border Security - Law Enforcement: Study and make recommendations on opportunities to create public safety partnerships. Consider the federal 287(g) program and any needs of a state or local jurisdiction when entering in a Memorandum of Agreement for receiving delegated federal authority. Review cross training programs offered in other states that allow U.S. Border Patrol agents to be certified as state peace officers, and determine if Texas could create such a program. Military Installation: Identify opportunities to promote the strategic importance of military installations in Texas. Study the impact of the Aviation, Aerospace & Defense manufacturing industry on the economic vitality of military installations and communities. Identify potential strategic partnerships between this industry and military communities which would enhance key strategic assets. Senate State Affairs Committee Second Amendment: Review local ordinances imposed on sellers and venues that affect a person's rights under the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution. Examine state and local regulations and restrictions regarding the carrying of weapons during a natural disaster. Make recommendations on whether any legislation is needed to address the regulatory barriers to the full exercise of the Second Amendment rights of citizens. Pensions: Examine and assess public pension systems in Texas. Specifically, review and assess (1) the different types of retirement plans; (2) the actuarial assumptions used by retirement systems to value their liabilities and the consequences of amending those assumptions; (3) retirement systems' investment practices and performance; and (4) the adequacy of financial disclosures including asset returns and fees. Make 7

56 recommendations to ensure public pension system retirees' benefits are preserved and protected. Religious Liberty: Monitor the implementation of legislation that protects citizens' religious freedoms, including Senate Bill 24 (sermon safeguard) and House Bill 555 (religious liberty of county clerks), and make recommendations for any legislation needed to ensure that citizens' religious freedoms are not eroded by local ordinances or state or federal law. Senate Business and Commerce Committee Monitoring Charge: Monitor the implementation of legislation addressed by the Senate Committee on Business and Commerce during the 85th Legislature, Regular Session, including the implementation of legislation to deregulate occupational licensing. Senate Agriculture, Water and Rural Affairs Committee Streamlining Water Permitting: Study and recommend changes that promote streamlining of water right permit issuance and the amendment process by the TCEQ for surface water, and that promote uniform and streamline permitting by groundwater conservation districts for groundwater. Evaluate more transparent process needs and proper valuation of water. Senate Select Committee on Election Security In light of recent election irregularities in Texas, review voting security protocols as well as the responsibilities and duties of members of the Electoral College. Specifically, examine the use of electronic voting machines and paper ballots, voting fraud and disenfranchisement occurring inside nursing homes and assisted living facilities, outside interference and manipulation of elections, and the voting requirements of presidential electors. Make recommendations to safeguard the integrity of elections, ensure the confidentiality and security of voting records, and ensure the will of the people is reflected through their ballot and carried out through their presidential electors. NLC Asks for Help to Oppose Federal Broadband Preemption The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) continues to seek input on whether local rightof-way management and fees are a barrier to broadband deployment. On November 9, the FCC is expected to receive recommendations on the subject from its Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee (BDAC). The BDAC is stacked heavily with industry members, and has only a few local government representatives (including one from Texas). The presidents of NLC, the National Association of Counties (NaCO), and the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) have signed on to a letter to FCC leadership criticizing the unfair, closeddoor process of the BDAC despite NLC s repeated efforts to include a stronger voice for local governments on the committee. The letter calls on the FCC to preserve local authority, consider the obstacles to broadband presented by industry, and create additional opportunity for public review and comment on BDAC reports and any rulemaking on this year's proceedings on wireline, wireless, and small cell infrastructure. 8

57 NLC, NaCO, and USCM are inviting all local officials to sign on to this letter with their presidents by November 1. They will be submitting the letter with all local officials' names added by that deadline prior to the November BDAC meeting. Post Session Update: Procurement Texas Municipal League staff has updated the League s Texas Municipal Procurement Laws Made Easy paper. The free paper serves as a resource to city officials and is available online. TML member cities may use the material herein for any purpose. No other person or entity may reproduce, duplicate, or distribute any part of this document without the written authorization of the Texas Municipal League. 9

58 COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA ITEM #3 RESOLUTION HCAD BALLOT

59 CITY OF HUMBLE RESOLUTION NO A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF HUMBLE, TEXAS CASTING ITS BALLOT FOR THE ELECTION OF A PERSON TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT WHEREAS, WHEREAS, the Chief Appraiser of the Harris County Appraisal District has delivered to the Mayor of this city, the names of those persons duly nominated as candidates to serve in that position on the board of directors of the Harris County Appraisal District, representing and to be filled by the cities other than the City of Houston, participating in said appraisal district; and this city deems it appropriate and in the public interest to cast its vote for the candidate of its choice to fill such position; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUMBLE TEXAS: Section 1: Section 2: Section 3: That the facts and recitations set forth in the preamble of this resolution be, and they are hereby, adopted, ratified, and confirmed. That the City of Humble does hereby cast its vote for Mike Sullivan, to fill the position on the Board of Directors of the Harris County Appraisal District, representing and to be filled by the cities, other than the City of Houston, participating in the appraisal district. That the City Secretary be, and he is hereby authorized and directed to deliver or cause to be delivered an executed or certified copy of this resolution and Certification of Ballot to the Chief Appraiser of the Harris County Appraisal District no later than December 15, 217. PASSED, APPROVED, AND RESOLVED this the 9 th Day of November, 217 APPROVED: ATTEST: Merle Aaron Mayor Jason Stuebe City Secretary

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65 November 3, 217 ATTACHMENT A Mr. Barry K. Brock Director of Public Works City of Humble 12 Granberry Humble, Texas Re: Proposal for Engineering Services for the Construction Administration and Management of the West Townsen Extension Project Dear Mr. Brock: ARKK Engineers, LLC (ARKK) is pleased to submit this proposal for performing construction administration and management services for the above referenced project. This proposal is based on our understanding of the project as per our previous meetings and conversations. This proposal presents a general overview of the project, scope of services, and proposed fee. GENERAL OVERVIEW This project will address paving and drainage along West Townsen Boulevard. The improvements will complete the boulevard section between FM196 and US 59. The project includes enclosing the open ditch with underground storm sewer and street lighting along this new section of pavement. Coordination will be ongoing with the AISD contractor on the west side of the roadway and the utility contractor working on the east side of the road. This will be a team effort to have the new middle school, the road and utilities completed before the start of the 218 school year. SCOPE OF SERVICES A. Construction Phase Services Conduct a pre-construction meeting with Contractor, City Representatives and AISD Contractor and Representatives. Act as the City s Project Representative during the construction phase. Review and respond accordingly to all submittals as required by the contract specifications Southwest Fwy Suite 14 Houston, TX 7774 (713)-4-ARKK TX PE Firm No

66 Prepare change orders necessitated by field conditions. Conduct a bi-weekly construction progress meetings with Contractor, City Representatives and prepare meeting minutes of the meeting covering items discussed and action items. Review the contractor s pay estimates, evaluate the completion of work, and make payment recommendations to the City. Visit the site at intervals appropriate to the various stages of construction to observe the progress and quality of executed work and to determine in general if such work is proceeding in accordance with the Contract Documents. Full time site representation is not included as part of this proposal. ARKK will not be responsible for the means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures of construction selected by the Contractor(s) or the safety precautions and programs incident to the work of the Contractor(s). ARKK's effort will be directed toward providing a greater degree of confidence for the City of Humble that the completed work of Contractor(s) will conform to the Contract Documents, but ARKK will not be responsible for the failure of Contractor(s) to perform the work in accordance with the Contract Documents. During site visits ARKK shall keep the City informed of the progress of the work, shall endeavor to guard the City against defects and deficiencies in such work and may disapprove or reject work failing to conform to the Contract Documents. Conduct a final review of the Project and make a recommendation for Final Payment on the Project. Engineer shall provide one set of reproducible record plans based on the drawings provided to the Engineer by the Contractor(s). B. Additional Services Coordination with Centerpoint Energy and re-design of lighting plans as needed to have Centerpoint Energy provide and install the street lighting. By making this modification Centerpoint Energy will install and maintain the street lighting and the City will pay a monthly charge for the power as it does with the other street lights within the City Southwest Fwy Suite 14 Houston, TX 7774 (713)-4-ARKK TX PE Firm No

67 Additional services are those services that are beyond the services provided for in the scope portion of this proposal. Additional services may be required and may be identified as the project progresses. Such services are to be performed only when authorized by the City. Potential Additional services include: 1. Extra Construction Phase Services in the event the project extends beyond its designated contract period. 2. Other miscellaneous tasks that the City of Humble desires ARKK to perform. 3. Assist the City as an expert witness or factual witness in any legal proceedings or litigation arising from the development, permitting or construction of the Project. 4. Assist the City in making arrangements for the work to proceed in the event that the construction contractor is declared in default for any reason 5. Prepare supporting data and other services in connection with change orders in the event the scope of services is changed or modified. 6. Assist the City in securing any special licenses, permits or approvals (railroad crossings, County or State permits or approvals, pipelines, etc.) which may be required for the completion of the project, it being understood by the parties of this agreement, that the fees for said special licenses and permits will be paid by the City. 7. The provision of a construction site representative and associated supervision and administration services. 8. Coordination with utility pipeline field location efforts and special meetings with pipeline companies Southwest Fwy Suite 14 Houston, TX 7774 (713)-4-ARKK TX PE Firm No

68 FEE Construction Phase Services Construction Phase Fees are: Construction Administration: (Hourly and cost plus 1%) $ 4,15. *Construction Site Visits: (Hourly and cost plus 1%) $ 4,. Special Services Fees are: *Street Lighting coordination and re-design (Hourly and cost plus 1%) $7,5. *Subconsultant for review of structural submittals for bridge (Cost plus 1%) $5,. *Reproduction: (Cost plus 1%) $ 3,5. Total Construction Phase Amount $96,15. *At this time the magnitude of these tasks are not known. Therefore budgetary amounts are provided. These figures may increase or decrease depending upon actual work required. If an increase becomes necessary it can be accomplished by utilizing available funds from other line items that have under run, or funds from the miscellaneous special services line item or by contract amendment. ARKK will submit monthly progress invoices for all work completed to invoice date. The total contract authorization amount is not-to-exceed $96,15.. Time and materials charges and additional services beyond those described in the Scope of Services will be invoiced on the basis of direct labor costs times a factor of 2.99 and direct cost plus 1%. Mileage will be charged at $.55 per mile. No additional services will be performed or invoiced without prior authorization form the City of Humble. ARKK appreciates the opportunity to submit this proposal and we look forward to continuing our work with the City of Humble. Sincerely, ARKK ENGINEERS, LLC. John D. Rudloff, P.E. Principal/Senior Project Manager 7322 Southwest Fwy Suite 14 Houston, TX 7774 (713)-4-ARKK TX PE Firm No

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75 114 WEST HIGGINS HUMBLE, TEXAS (281) FAX (281) TO: FROM: RE: All City Personnel Jason Stuebe, Assistant City Manager 218 City Holiday Schedule Pursuant to 6.2 of the City of Humble Personnel Policy, the following dates are declared as City Holidays for the 218 Calendar Year: New Year s Day Monday, January 1, 218 Good Friday Friday, March 3, 218 Memorial Day Monday, May 28, 218 Independence Day Wednesday, July 4, 218 Labor Day Monday, September 3, 218 Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 22, 218 Day After Thanksgiving Friday, November 23, 218 Christmas Eve Monday, December 24, 218 Christmas Day Tuesday, December 25, 218 One (1) Floating Holiday / National Day of Service and Remembrance. Respectfully, Jason Stuebe Assistant City Manager