A. CALL TO ORDER The joint meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission and Proposition 5 Advisory Committee will begin at 6:30 P.M.

NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION OF BUDA, TX 6:30 PM - Wednesday, January 18, 2017 Joint Meeting with the Prop 5 Parks Committee 121 S. MAIN STREET Buda, TX 78610 This notice is posted pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act. Notice is hereby given that a Regular P&Rec Meeting Meeting of the City of Buda, TX, will be held at which time the following subjects will be discussed and may be acted upon. A. CALL TO ORDER The joint meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission and Proposition 5 Advisory Committee will begin at 6:30 P.M. B. INVOCATION C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible. D. ROLL CALL E. PUBLIC COMMENT At this time, comments will be taken from the audience on non-agenda related topics, for a length of time not to exceed three minutes per person. To address the Parks and Recreation Commission, please submit a Citizen's Comment Form to the City Liaison prior to the start of the meeting. No action may be taken by the Parks and Recreation Commission during Public Comments. F. CONSENT AGENDA F.1. Approval of the November 21, 2016 Parks Commission and Proposition 5 Advisory Committee joint meeting minutes. 11.21.16 minutes.pdf G. REGULAR AGENDA G.1. Discussion, possible action or obtain directive on matters related to City Park Architectural Programming. (Claire Hempel, Design Workshop and Donna Carter, Carter Design Associates) G.2. Discussion, possible action, or obtain directive on matters related to Proposition 5 - East side park improvements (Parks and Recreation Director Drew Wells and Claire Hempel, Design Workshop) 1 Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda Page 1 January 18, 2017

G.3. Review and discussion on proposed schedule for Proposition 5 Park improvements (Parks and Recreation Director Drew Wells and Claire Hempel, Design Workshop) 170110_City Park Schedule.pdf H. STAFF REPORT H.1. Discussion and update on Parks and Recreation Commission terms and places set to expire in April 2017. BOARDS & COMMISSIONS APPLICATION FILLABLE 2016-0920.pdf I. COMMISSION REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS J. INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY - COMPLETE AGENDA PACKET K. ADJOURNMENT Requests for accommodations must be made 48 hours prior to the meeting. Please contact the Board Liaison listed below at (512) 312-0084, or FAX (512) 312-1889 for information or assistance. I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting of the Governing Body of the City of Buda, was posted on the bulletin board in front of Buda City Hall, which is readily accessible to the public at all times, by 5:00 pm on January 13, 2017. /s/ Staci Vines, Administrative Assistant Council Chambers are set up to publicly broadcast meetings. You may be audio and video recorded while in this facility. In accordance with Article III, Section 3.10, of the Official Code of the City of Buda, the minutes of this meeting consist of the preceding Minute Record and the Supplemental Minute Record. Details on meetings may be obtained from the Board Liaison, or video of the entire meeting may be downloaded from the website. (Portions of the Supplemental Minute Record video tape recording may be distorted due to equipment malfunction or other uncontrollable factors.) Attendance by Other Elected or Appointed Officials: It is anticipated that members of other governmental bodies, and/or city boards, commissions and/or committees may attend the meeting in numbers that may constitute a quorum of the body, board, commission and/or committee. Notice is hereby given that the meeting, to the extent required by law, is also noticed as a possible meeting of the other body, board, commission and/or committee, whose members may be in attendance, if such numbers constitute a quorum. The members of the boards, commissions and/or committees may be permitted to participate in discussions on the same items listed on the agenda, which occur at the meeting, but no action will be taken by such in attendance unless such item and action is specifically provided for on an agenda for that body, board, commission or committee subject to the Texas Open Meetings Act. 2 Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda Page 2 January 18, 2017

City Council Agenda Item Report Date: Wednesday, January 18, 2017 Agenda Item No. 2017-56- Contact: Drew Wells Subject: Considering of Approval of the November 21, 2016 Parks Commission and Proposition 5 Advisory Committee joint meeting minutes. 1. Background/History 2. Findings/Current Activity 3. Financial Impact 4. Action Options/Recommendation 3

Parks and Recreation Commission MINUTES November 21, 2016 The following represents the actions taken by the Buda Parks and Recreation Commission in the order they occurred during the meeting. While the minutes may not be in sequential order, all agenda items were discussed. The Parks and Recreation Commission of Buda, Texas, convened on Monday, November 21, 2016 at City Hall Council Chambers, 121 Main St., Buda, TX. A. CALL TO ORDER Call to order at 6:41 p.m. D. ROLL CALL John Montez (Chair) Present Vincent Lecca Present Jennielle Strother Present Vincent Villaflor - Absent Jeremy Sanchez de Alcala Present Nancy Hart (Vice-Chair) Present Evan Autry Present Beth Martinez (Prop 5 Committee) Present Wendy Scott (Prop 5 Committee) Present E. PUBLIC COMMENTS 1. None F. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of the joint Parks and Recreation Commission and Prop 5 Advisory Committee meeting minutes dated October 19, 2016 Motion made by Chairman Montez, seconded by Commissioner Strother. Motion passed 7-0. G. REGULAR AGENDA 1. Review and discuss Garison Park Master Plan draft concepts (Design Workshop) Design Workshop reviewed and discussed the visions and goals of the park, site plans, site diagrams and programs. City Council had asked about adding an equestrian trail to the park and after researching the idea, the park is not large enough to add the trail. The next steps for the park will be the approval of the master plan while also determining an operations and maintenance plan. Chairman Montez made a motion to approve what was presented by Design Workshop, dismiss the equestrian trail and 4

look into a cost effective way to operate and maintain the park, seconded by Vice- Chair Hart. Motion passed 7-0. 2. Deliberation and possible action concerning proposed park improvements related to position 5 for City Park and other parks ( Design Workshop) The commission and committee began discussing the proposed improvements (sport court and water features) for Stoneridge Park and Green Meadows Park with Design Workshop. Representatives from the respective neighborhoods spoke about the park additions and concerns about parking. Chairman Montez suggested to table the park improvement decisions until the HOA s receive feedback from the upcoming surveys. Design Workshop reviewed and discussed the vision and goals of City Park with the commission and committee, as well as presenting draft site plans that featured the proposed programs. After further discussion, Commissioner Lecca made a motion to accept the plan as presented while looking further into potential parking issues, adding a disc golf course and adding an event center. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Autry. Motion passed 7-0. H. COMMISSION REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 1. None I. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST 1. None J.ADJOURNMENT Chairman Montez made a motion to adjourn at 9:08 p.m., seconded by Vice-Chair Hart. Motion passed 7-0. Staci Vines, Admin. Asst. 5

City Council Agenda Item Report Date: Wednesday, January 18, 2017 Agenda Item No. 2017-55- Contact: Drew Wells Subject: Considering of Discussion, possible action or obtain directive on matters related to City Park Architectural Programming. (Claire Hempel, Design Workshop and Donna Carter, Carter Design Associates) 1. Background/History The DW team will review the architectural elements within City Park (existing pavilion improvements, amphitheater, restrooms), and lead a discussion about desired program elements within the buildings, including what is the intent for the existing pavilion use, verify amphitheater seating size and number of fixtures desired within the restroom building. 2. Findings/Current Activity 3. Financial Impact 4. Action Options/Recommendation Staff is asking the Commission/Committee to provide feedback to Design Workshop regarding architectural programming for City Park. 6

City Council Agenda Item Report Date: Wednesday, January 18, 2017 Agenda Item No. 2017-57- Contact: Drew Wells Subject: Considering of Discussion, possible action, or obtain directive on matters related to Proposition 5 - East side park improvements (Parks and Recreation Director Drew Wells and Claire Hempel, Design Workshop) 1. Background/History Picking up from where we left off in our last conversation, we will further discuss splash pad park improvements to the east side neighborhood(s), including cost (which was covered at the last meeting), general maintenance cost considerations and other project needs if a splash pad is to be installed. 2. Findings/Current Activity 3. Financial Impact 4. Action Options/Recommendation The Commission/Committee will need to make a recommendation to City Council concerning proposed improvements for the East side. The item is intended to continue discussions that will lead to a recommendation. Time schedule in formulating a recommendation is within the next few months. 7

City Council Agenda Item Report Date: Wednesday, January 18, 2017 Agenda Item No. 2017-58- Contact: Drew Wells Subject: Considering of Review and discussion on proposed schedule for Proposition 5 Park improvements (Parks and Recreation Director Drew Wells and Claire Hempel, Design Workshop) 1. Background/History DW will review the overall City Park schedule which covers Schematic Design through Construction for City Park, the trails and east-side park improvements 2. Findings/Current Activity 3. Financial Impact 4. Action Options/Recommendation For informational purposes only. 8

ID Task Mode Task Name Duration Start Finish 0 161229_City Park Schedule 534 days Tue 1/3/17 Fri 1/18/19 1 1 Garison Park Master Plan O&M Strategy 9.2 wks Wed 1/11/17 Wed 3/15/17 2 1.1 Presentation to 0 days Wed 2/15/17 Wed 2/15/17 Committee/Commission 3 1.2 Presentation to Council 0 days Tue 3/7/17 Tue 3/7/17 4 2 Schematic Design 13.8 wks Tue 1/3/17 Fri 4/7/17 5 2.1 Presentation to 0 days Wed 3/22/17 Wed 3/22/17 Committee/Commission 6 2.2 Presentation to Council 0 days Tue 4/4/17 Tue 4/4/17 Dec 4, '16 Dec 18, '16 Jan 1, '17 Jan 15, '17 Jan 29, '17 Feb 12, '17 Feb 26, '17 M F T S W S T M F T S W S T M F T S W S T M F T S 161229_City Park Schedule Presentation to Committee/Commission 2/15 Garison Park Master Plan O&M Strateg Presentation to Council 3 Presentation to Comm 7 3 Design Development 19 wks Mon 3/27/17 Fri 8/4/17 8 3.1 50% DD Presentation (to Drew) 0 days Tue 5/9/17 Tue 5/9/17 9 3.2 Presentation to 0 days Wed 7/19/17 Wed 7/19/17 Committee/Commission 10 3.3 Presentation to Council 0 days Tue 8/1/17 Tue 8/1/17 11 4 Construction Documents/Permit 22 wks Mon 8/7/17 Fri 1/5/18 12 4.1 50% DD Presentation (to Drew) 0 days Tue 9/26/17 Tue 9/26/17 13 4.2 90% DD Presentation (to Drew) 0 days Tue 11/7/17 Tue 11/7/17 14 4.3 Presentation to 0 days Wed 11/22/17 Wed 11/22/17 Committee/Commission 15 4.4 Presentation to Council 0 days Tue 12/19/17 Tue 12/19/17 16 5 Bidding and Negotiation 6.8 wks Tue 1/2/18 Fri 2/16/18 17 6 Construction 12 mons Mon 2/19/18 Fri 1/18/19 Task Project Summary Inactive Milestone Manual Summary Rollup Deadline Project: 161229_City Park Schedu Date: Tue 1/10/17 Split Milestone External Tasks External Milestone Inactive Summary Manual Task Manual Summary Start only Progress Summary Inactive Task Duration only Finish only Page 1 9

Mar 12, '17 Mar 26, '17 Apr 9, '17 Apr 23, '17 May 7, '17 May 21, '17 Jun 4, '17 Jun 18, '17 Jul 2, '17 Jul 16, '17 Jul 30, '17 Aug 13, '17 Aug 2 W S T M F T S W S T M F T S W S T M F T S W S T M F T S W S T M F T S W S T M F T S W S 161229_City Park Schedule Garison Park Master Plan O&M Strategy 3/7 Schematic Design mmittee/commission 3/22 Presentation to Council 4/4 Design Development 50% DD Presentation (to Drew) 5/9 Presentation to Committee/Commission 7/19 Presentation to Council 8/1 Task Project Summary Inactive Milestone Manual Summary Rollup Deadline Project: 161229_City Park Schedu Date: Tue 1/10/17 Split Milestone External Tasks External Milestone Inactive Summary Manual Task Manual Summary Start only Progress Summary Inactive Task Duration only Finish only Page 2 10

Aug 27, '17 Sep 10, '17 Sep 24, '17 Oct 8, '17 Oct 22, '17 Nov 5, '17 Nov 19, '17 Dec 3, '17 Dec 17, '17 Dec 31, '17 Jan 14, '18 Jan 28, '18 Feb 11, '18 S T M F T S W S T M F T S W S T M F T S W S T M F T S W S T M F T S W S T M F T S W S T 161229_City Park Schedule 50% DD Presentation (to Drew) 9/26 90% DD Presentation (to Drew) 11/7 Presentation to Committee/Commission 11/22 Presentation to Council 12/19 Bidding and Negotiation Cons Task Project Summary Inactive Milestone Manual Summary Rollup Deadline Project: 161229_City Park Schedu Date: Tue 1/10/17 Split Milestone External Tasks External Milestone Inactive Summary Manual Task Manual Summary Start only Progress Summary Inactive Task Duration only Finish only Page 3 11

1, '18 Feb 25, '18 Mar 11, '18 Mar 25, '18 Apr 8, '18 Apr 22, '18 May 6, '18 May 20, '18 Jun 3, '18 Jun 17, '18 Jul 1, '18 Jul 15, '18 Jul 29, '18 T M F T S W S T M F T S W S T M F T S W S T M F T S W S T M F T S W S T M F T S W S T M 161229_City Park Schedul Construction Task Project Summary Inactive Milestone Manual Summary Rollup Deadline Project: 161229_City Park Schedu Date: Tue 1/10/17 Split Milestone External Tasks External Milestone Inactive Summary Manual Task Manual Summary Start only Progress Summary Inactive Task Duration only Finish only Page 4 12

Aug 12, '18 Aug 26, '18 Sep 9, '18 Sep 23, '18 Oct 7, '18 Oct 21, '18 Nov 4, '18 Nov 18, '18 Dec 2, '18 Dec 16, '18 Dec 30, '18 Jan 13, '19 Ja M F T S W S T M F T S W S T M F T S W S T M F T S W S T M F T S W S T M F T S W S T M F 161229_City Park Schedule Construction Task Project Summary Inactive Milestone Manual Summary Rollup Deadline Project: 161229_City Park Schedu Date: Tue 1/10/17 Split Milestone External Tasks External Milestone Inactive Summary Manual Task Manual Summary Start only Progress Summary Inactive Task Duration only Finish only Page 5 13

City Council Agenda Item Report Date: Wednesday, January 18, 2017 Agenda Item No. 2017-53- Contact: Drew Wells Subject: Considering of Discussion and update on Parks and Recreation Commission terms and places set to expire in April 2017. 1. Background/History The Parks and Recreation Commission consists of seven members serving a two-year staggered terms, with four (4) members being appointed in April of even-numbered years and three (3) members being appointed in April of odd-numbered years. Unless otherwise approved by the city council, members of the commission shall serve a maximum of three (3) consecutive terms. After a member serves his or her three (3) maximum consecutive terms, such ex-member cannot immediately reapply for the parks and recreation commission; however, such ex-member can apply immediately for positions to other boards or commissions that may have vacancies or reappointments. An appointment to fill a vacancy shall be for the unexpired term. A member serving to fill an unexpired term shall be eligible for reappointment to serve two (2) full two-year terms. 2. Findings/Current Activity The Commission places up for appointment in April 2017 are seats held by John Montez, Jennielle Strother, and Vincent Lecca. Commissioner Strother and Commissioner Lecca are not eligible to serve another term as this is their third term. Commissioner Lecca has resigned his position in November 2016 from the Parks Commission to accept a position on the newly created Sustainability Commission for the city of Buda. Commissioner Montez is fulfilling his second term and may reapply for a third term if he so chooses. Candidates wishing to apply for a Commission must complete the attached application that will be presented to City Council for consideration. 3. Financial Impact 4. Action Options/Recommendation 14

Candidates wishing to apply for a Commission must complete the attached application that will be presented to City Council for consideration. 15

APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO BOARDS/ COMMISSIONS NOTE: CERTAIN INFORMATION ON THIS APPLICATION IS SUBJECT TO PUBLIC INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE TEXAS PUBLIC INFORMATION ACT. INDIVIDUALS APPOINTED TO SERVE ON A BOARD/COMMISSION WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE TRAINING RELATIVE TO ETHICS (CODE OF ORDINANCE CH. 2, SECTION 2.03). PLEASE SELECT THE BOARD/COMMISSION, IN PRIORITY ORDER (#1- #7), THAT YOU ARE INTERESTED IN: CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF APPEALS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION LIBRARY COMMISSION MAIN STREET ADVISORY BOARD PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT COMMITTEE/OTHER: NAME: (LAST) (FIRST) (MIDDLE) HOME STREET/MAILING ADDRESS: WHICH SUBDIVISION? PREFERRED PHONE: (ZIP) CELL PHONE: OCCUPATION/POSITION: BUSINESS CONTACT PHONE: (IF RETIRED, PLEASE INDICATE FORMER OCCUPATION) E-MAIL ADDRESS: FAX NUMBER: ARE YOU A RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF BUDA? YES NO IF YES, FOR HOW LONG? IF NO, ARE YOU A RESIDENT OF THE CITY S EXTRA TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION (ETJ)? YES NO N/A ARE YOU CURRENTLY A REGISTERED VOTER IN HAYS COUNTY? YES NO DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL FINANCIAL INTEREST: DO YOU HAVE A PERSONAL FINANCIAL INTEREST, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, IN ANY MATTER PENDING BEFORE SUCH OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE, OR THE CITY COUNCIL, OR A DEPARTMENT, AGENCY, COMMISSION, OR BOARD OF WHICH THE CITY OFFICIAL (APPLICANT) IS (OR MAY BE) A MEMBER? YES NO IF YES, SUCH DISCLOSURE WILL NOT PRECLUDE AN INDIVIDUAL FROM SERVING ON A BOARD. IF APPOINTED, A FORM DISCLOSING SUCH INTEREST MUST BE COMPLETED AND THE INDIVIDUAL WILL NEED TO ABSTAIN FROM ANY DISCUSSION OR VOTE ON THE MATTER PRESENTED BEFORE THE BOARD OR COMMISSION. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, SEE CODE OF ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 2, SEC. 2.03.008. HAVE YOU GRADUATED FROM OR CURRENTLY PARTICIPATING IN THE CITY OF BUDA CITIZEN S ACADEMY? YES NO IF YES, WHEN? 16 Approved: 04/19/16, Rev: 9/20/16 Effective: 06/01/16

ARE YOU CURRENTLY OR HAVE YOU EVER SERVED ON ANY CITY OF BUDA S BOARD OR COMMISSION? YES NO IF YES, PLEASE LIST EACH BOARD AND DATES OF MEMBERSHIP ADDITIONAL SHEET MAY BE ADDED, IF NEEDED. DESCRIBE ANY QUALIFICATIONS OR EXPERTISE THAT RELATE TO YOUR INTEREST IN SERVING ON A BOARD/COMMISSION. YOU MAY ATTACH A RESUME. DO YOU HAVE ANY RELATIVES THAT WORK FOR THE CITY OF BUDA? YES NO IF YES, WHAT IS THEIR NAME AND POSITION? PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS APPLICATION IS ONLY VALID FOR THE VACANCIES FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING. IF YOU WISH TO APPLY FOR VACANCIES IN THE FUTURE, YOU WILL NEED TO FILE A NEW APPLICATION AT THAT TIME. I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE FOREGOING AND ANY ATTACHED STATEMENTS ARE TRUE, ACCURATE, AND COMPLETE. I AGREE THAT ANY MISSTATEMENT, MISREPRESENTATION, OR OMISSION OF FACT MAY RESULT IN MY DISQUALIFICATION FOR APPOINTMENT. I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT THIS APPLICATION IS SUBJECT TO DISCLOSURE UNDER THE TEXAS PUBLIC INFORMATION ACT. SIGNATURE: DATE: SUBMIT COMPLETE APPLICATION TO: MAIL: CITY OF BUDA ATTN: OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY 121 S. MAIN STREET BUDA, TX 78610 EMAIL: ARAMIREZ@CI.BUDA.TX.US FAX: 512-312-1889 FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: VERIFIED BY: DATE: NOTES: 17 Approved: 04/19/16, Rev: 9/20/16 Effective: 06/01/16

THE SUBMITTAL AND EXECUTION OF THE FOLLOWING RESPONSIBILITIES OF BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBERS IS A REQUIREMENT OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS. RESPONSIBILITIES OF BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBERS TO BE SELECTED AS A CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION MEMBER IS A HIGH HONOR AND PROVIDES AN UNUSUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR GENUINE PUBLIC SERVICE. ALTHOUGH SPECIFIC DUTIES OF EACH VARY WIDELY WITH THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THEY ARE FORMED, THERE ARE CERTAIN RESPONSIBILITIES THAT ARE COMMON TO ALL MEMBERS. THE FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF THOSE RESPONSIBILITIES. 1. UNDERSTAND THE ROLE AND SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY. BE INFORMED OF THE INDIVIDUAL BOARD OR COMMISSION S SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY AND OPERATING PROCEDURES. 2. BE CAREFUL TO REPRESENT THE MAJORITY VIEWS OF YOUR INDIVIDUAL BOARD OR COMMISSION. INDIVIDUAL OPINIONS TO THE PUBLIC AND PRESS ARE DISCOURAGED AND, IF GIVEN, SHOULD BE IDENTIFIED AS SUCH. 3. MEMBERS SHOULD REPRESENT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NOT SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS. 4. MEMBERS ARE IN A UNIQUE POSITION OF SERVING AS A LIAISON BETWEEN THE CITY AND ITS CITIZENS AND CAN HELP TO RECONCILE CONTRADICTORY VIEWPOINTS AND TO BUILD A CONSENSUS AROUND COMMON GOALS AND OBJECTIVES. 5. DO YOUR HOMEWORK AND BE THOROUGH IN RECOMMENDATIONS. VIEW SITUATIONS UNDER CONSIDERATION PRIOR TO THE MEETING IN ORDER TO BE FULLY PREPARED TO DISCUSS, EVALUATE, AND ACT ON ALL MATTERS SCHEDULED FOR CONSIDERATION. CONCLUSIONS BASED ON CAREFUL PREPARATION WILL STRENGTHEN THE VALUE OF THE GROUP S RECOMMENDATIONS. 6. PARTICIPATE IN CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES OFFERED BY THE CITY OR RELATED AFFILIATE ORGANIZATIONS. 7. SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE CITY COUNCIL AND CITY STAFF ARE BASIC FOR SUCCESSFUL OPERATION OF ANY BOARD OR COMMISSION. IN CONTACTING CITY PERSONNEL ON ITEMS OF CONSIDERATION, THE PROPER CHANNEL IS THROUGH THE DESIGNATED CITY STAFF PERSON PROVIDING STAFF SUPPORT FOR YOUR GROUP. 8. ESTABLISH A GOOD WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH FELLOW GROUP MEMBERS. RESPECT INDIVIDUAL VIEWPOINTS, ALLOW OTHER MEMBERS TIME TO PRESENT THEIR VIEWS FULLY BEFORE MAKING COMMENTS, BE OPEN AND HONEST, WELCOME NEW MEMBERS, AND STRIVE TO MINIMIZE POLITICAL ACTION ON ISSUES. 9. ACKNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTAND THAT SHOULD A SITUATION ARISES DURING MY TERM ON SAID BOARD/COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE WHERE A PROHIBITED SUBSTANTIAL INTEREST, EITHER DIRECT OR INDIRECT, AND SUCH MATTER COMES BEFORE SAID BOARD/COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE, UNDERSTAND THE NEED TO ABSTAIN FROM ANY DISCUSSION OR VOTE ON THE MATTER (COMPLETION OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM MAY BE REQUIRED). 10. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS OR COMMISSIONS ARE MADE WITHOUT REGARD TO POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION. MEMBERS ARE NOT RESTRICTED FROM PARTICIPATING IN POLITICAL ACTIVITIES; HOWEVER, MEMBERS SHOULD NOT USE OR INVOLVE THEIR MEMBERSHIP IN THE CONDUCT OF POLITICAL ACTIVITIES. 11. ACKNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTAND THAT ALL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS MEETINGS ARE SUBJECT TO THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT AND THE TEXAS PUBLIC INFORMATION ACT. AS AN APPOINTED CITY OFFICIAL, I ACKNOWLEDGE THE EXISTENCE OF THE ETHICS ORDINANCES AND STATUTES AND PLEDGES TO ABIDE BY THE TERMS OF THESE ETHICS STATUTES AS LONG AS THE CITY OFFICIAL HOLDS THE CITY OFFICIAL S OFFICE OR POSITION WITH THE CITY (CODE SEC. 2.03.010). 12. ACKNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTAND THAT COMPLETING AND SIGNING THIS APPLICATION DOES NOT GUARANTEE SELECTION FOR PARTICIPATION ON THE BOARD/COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE. 13. ACKNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTAND THAT MEMBERSHIP WILL ULTIMATELY BE DECIDED BY THE BUDA CITY COUNCIL. 14. ACKNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTAND THAT IF APPOINTED, THE APPOINTEE WILL ATTEND THE MANDATORY ORIENTATION SCHEDULED BY THE BOARD LIAISON. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT (NOT REQUIRED FOR EMAIL SUBMISSION) DATE 18 Approved: 04/19/16, Rev: 9/20/16 Effective: 06/01/16