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Item 1 - Call to Order
The City Council of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas met in regular session at 8:30 a.m. on
the above date in the Council Chambers at Memorial Auditorium with the following
members present.
Stephen Santellana - Mayor
Bobby Whiteley - Mayor Pro Tem/At-Large
Tim Brewer - Councilors
Jeff Browning -
Steve Jackson -
Larry Nelson -
Michael Smith -
Darron Leiker - City Manager
Kinley Hegglund - City Attorney
Marie Balthrop - City Clerk
Mayor Santellana called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
Item 2a — Invocation
Reverend Angus Thompson, New Jerusalem Baptist Church, gave the invocation.
Item 2b — Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Santellana led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Item 3a — Proclamation — Downtown Development Founder's Day, Downtown
Development
8:34 a.m.
Mayor Santellana read a proclamation proclaiming April 19, 2022, as Downtown
Development Founder's Day in Wichita Falls and encouraged citizens to continue their
strong support of the Downtown Wichita Falls Development non-profit organization.
Item 3b — Proclamation — Operation Fresh Start, New Jerusalem Baptist
Church/Angus Thompson
8:37 a.m.
Mayor Santellana read a proclamation proclaiming April 19, 2022, as Operation Fresh
Start Day in Wichita Falls and encouraged citizens to wish them well in all of their activities
as churches and school have united together for school and neighborhood improvements.
Item 4-5 — Consent Items
8:41 a.m.
Darron Leiker, City Manager, gave a briefing on the items listed under the Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Councilor Browning to approve the consent agenda.
Motion seconded by Councilor Smith and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Jackson, Nelson, Smith, and
Whiteley
Nays: None
Item 4 — Approval of minutes of the March 15, 2022, Regular Meeting of the Mayor
and City Council
Item 5 — Receive Minutes
(a) Wichita Falls 4B Sales Tax Corporation, January 6, 2022
(b) Lake Wichita Revitalization Committee, March 8, 2022
Item 6 — Ordinance 12-2022
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8:43 a.m.
Ordinance Amending Chapter 14 —Animals In Its Entirety, and providing for codification.
Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve Ordinance 12-2022.
Motion seconded by Councilor Smith and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Nelson, Jackson, Smith, and
Whiteley
Nays: None
Item 7a — Resolution 50-2022
8:57 a.m.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Lease Agreement with North
Texas Vision of Wichita Falls, Inc. (Downtown Wichita Falls Development) for
management and operation of the Farmers Market.
Moved by Councilor Browning to approve Resolution 50-2022.
Motion seconded by Councilor Whiteley and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Jackson, Nelson, and Smith
Nays: None
Item 7b — Resolution 51-2022
9:02 a.m.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to award the Supervisory Control and Data
Acquisition (SCADA) Control System Project for the water treatment system to Prime
Controls, LP in the amount of $905,000.00.
Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve Resolution 51-2022.
Motion seconded by Councilor Browning and carried with the following vote:
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Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Jackson, Nelson, Smith, and
Whiteley
Nays: None
Item 7c — Resolution 52-2022
9:11 a.m.
Resolution authorizing award of bid for the City's estimated annual requirement of Curb
& Gutter ready mix to Diamond M Concrete in the amount of $42,300.00; and Class S,
Class A, Class C-C ready mix and Flowable Fill to Falls Redimix, LLC in the amount of
$442,400.00.
Moved by Councilor Browning to approve Resolution 52-2022.
Motion seconded by Councilor Smith and carried with the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Jackson, Nelson, Smith, and
Whiteley
Nays: None
Item 7d — Resolution 53-2022
9:13 a.m.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accept a Federal Transit
Administration Section 5339 Buses and Bus Facilities Program Grant for the purchase of
three (3) 35-foot, low-floor transit buses in an amount of$1,539,870.
Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve Resolution 53-2022.
Motion seconded by Councilor Browning.
John Burrus, Director of Aviation, Traffic, and Transportation noted that 100% of the cost
would be covered by grant funds.
Motion carried with the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Jackson, Nelson, Smith, and
Whiteley
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Nays: None
Item 7e — Resolution 54-2022
9:19 a.m.
Resolution authorizing the purchase of 6105E John Deere tractor with a Tiger triple flail
mower through the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative from Bane Machinery in the
amount of$166,300.00.
Moved by Councilor Browning to approve Resolution 54-2022.
Motion seconded by Councilor Jackson and carried with the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Jackson, Nelson, Smith, and
Whiteley
Nays: None
Item 7f— Resolution 55-2022
9:25 a.m.
Resolution approving the programs and expenditures of the Wichita Falls 4B Sales Tax
Corporation Board of Directors and amending the budget to include funding up to
$150,000 to the City of Wichita Falls to purchase additional livestock panels for use at the
J.S. Bridwell Ag Center.
Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve Resolution 55-2022.
Motion seconded by Councilor Jackson and carried with the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Jackson, Nelson, Smith, and
Whiteley
Nays: None
Item 8a(1) — Staff Report— Strategic Plan Update — Paul Menzies
9:33 a.m.
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Paul Menzies, Assistant City Manager, gave a presentation on the Strategic Plan and
provided an update on progress made on the five goals and thirty-three strategies since
the plan was adopted in May 2021 . He noted that there were over two hundred points of
advancement made since the plan was implemented. Terry Floyd, Director of
Development Services, discussed progress made with neighborhood revitalization.
Christi Klyn, Director of Human Resources, discussed the City's intern program, and the
successful use of interns with a goal to grow young professionals in our area. Blake
Jurecek, Assistant City Manager, discussed projects completed with venue tax money
including lighting and roof projects at the MPEC, and upcoming projects including a
remodel of the Exhibit Hall to flow with the new Hotel and Convention Center, and
improvements to Memorial Auditorium. John Burrus, Director of Aviation, Traffic, and
Transportation provided an update on the Transit Maintenance facility and noted they
expect the grand opening in June 2022. Russell Schreiber, Director of Public Works,
provided an update on the Red River Chloride Control Project, and stated the project was
included in the Federal budget for 2023. He also provided an update on the Lake
Ringgold Project, and the lengthy process ahead. Mr. Jurecek provided an update on the
Hotel and Convention Center project currently under construction with a proposed
opening date in late June 2023. Lindsay Barker, Director of Marketing and
Communication, discussed the transition to the Ticketmaster ticket system at the MPEC,
which allows for mobile tickets, real time reporting, and targeted advertising. Marie
Balthrop, City Clerk, provided an update on the implementation of GovQA for public
information requests, and how this has streamlined the process. Jessica Williams,
Director of Finance, provided an update on the Transparency Stars program through the
State Comptroller's Office, and stars earned by the City. There was brief discussion
regarding the two dilapidated hotels near the Falls, the City's limited ability to address
these buildings, and the outsourcing of inspections for the new schools.
Item 8a(2) — Staff Report— ARPA Grant Funding — Jessica Williams
11:09 a.m.
Jessica Williams, Director of Finance, provided an update on the American Rescue Plan
Act (ARPA) funding. The City of Wichita Falls received a total of $29,091,650 of ARPA
funding. Ms. Williams discussed eligible uses and the final rule recently released. Funds
are required to be committed by 2024 and expended by 2026. Ms. Williams provided a
list of potential projects and gave an overview of each. Mr. Jurecek discussed the
proposed five phase renovation of Memorial Auditorium, funding, inflation of construction
costs, and possible renovation or new construction of the Police Department. Mr. Leiker
discussed the challenges and need to renovate the buildings. Mr. Jurecek discussed
proposed broadband connectivity and public computers at the MLK center, and
broadband infrastructure. Ms. Williams discussed a list of proposed projects for funds
available for lost revenue. Mr. Menzies discussed proposed streetscape projects that are
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unfunded, how the project was narrowed to Ohio and Indiana between 7th Street and 9th
Street, and decorative street lamps. Mr. Burrus discussed partnering with TxDOT to
provide additional street lighting along Old Iowa Park Road and other areas. Ken
Prillaman, Fire Chief, discussed the proposed project for personal protective equipment
and lockers, the need to provide firefighters with clean, dry gear as quickly as possible
after responding to a fire, and the need for new lockers at the four oldest fire stations. Mr.
Jurecek discussed the proposed parking project at Lake Wichita Park off of Fairway, a
proposed project to add turf to Athletic Complex 1, and the economic impact of this
project. Scott McGee discussed revenues from concession stands, which could possibly
increase with the installation of turf. Ms. Williams discussed a list of other identified needs
not presented for funding on other lists and noted these projects meet grant funding
requirements and are possible options to select for funding. Mr. Burrus discussed the
proposed Downtown traffic intersection project. Mr. Jurecek and Chief Prillaman
discussed the proposed rebuild or remodel of Fire Station #6. Lou Kreidler, Director of
Health, discussed the proposed project to remodel the reception area at the Health
Department to meet ADA requirements. Ms. Barker discussed the proposed project to
upgrade the kitchen in the MPEC, and the need for a new temperature controlled box
truck to safely transport food to outside catered events. Chief Borrego discussed the
proposed project for video infrastructure and bodycam solutions. Mr. Schreiber discussed
three proposed projects for the Jasper pump station, lift station SCADA Control System,
and rehab of treatment plant 61. Ms. Williams finished the presentation reviewing
anticipated fund balance that will be available to assist with projects that exceed the ARPA
funding. She anticipates having approximately $9.7 million in unrestricted fund balance.
Mr. Leiker asked the Council for feedback on prioritizing the projects, and recommended
public involvement via the website and a future public hearing. He discussed other
possible funding from the Water/Sewer fund from possible future rate increases, and the
property tax revenue caps imposed by the State. Mr. Leiker reiterated that decisions will
have to be made and timelines of project completion considered when making decisions
to ensure projects can be completed on time. Ms. Williams noted that the lists are not in
priority order, and additional revenues will also be considered during the budget process.
Item 8b - Announcements concerning items of community interest from members
of the City Council. No action will be taken or discussed.
12:41 p.m.
There were no Council comments.
Item 9 — Comments from the Public to Members of the City Council Concerning
Items That Are Not on the City Council Agenda
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12:41 p.m.
There were no comments from citizens.
Item 10 — Executive Session
City Council adjourned into Executive Session at 12:41 p.m. in accordance with Texas
Government Code §551.071, and §551.087.
City Council reconvened at 1:04 p.m.
Mayor Santellana reconvened in open session and announced that no votes or polls were
taken.
Item 11 —Adjourn
Mayor Santellana adjourned the meeting at 1:04 p.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 3rd day of May 2022.
'Stephen Santellana, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Marie Balthrop, TRM , MMC
City Clerk
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