4B Sales Tax Corporation Minutes - 11/02/2023 MINUTES OF THE
WICHITA FALLS 4B SALES TAX CORPORATION (WF4BSTC)
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
PRESENT:
Tony Fidelie, President § WF4BSTC Members
Dave Clark §
Darron Leiker §
Michael Mills §
Craig Reynolds §
Stephen Santellana, Mayor § Mayor & City Councilors
Bobby Whiteley, Mayor ProTem §
R. Kinley Hegglund, Jr., City Attorney § City Staff
Paul Menzies, Assistant City Manager §
Blake Jurecek, Assistant City Manager §
Russell Schreiber, Director of Public Works §
Stephen Calvert, Senior Budget Analyst §
Chris Horgen, Public Information Officer §
Paige Lessor, Executive Legal Assistant §
Jana Schmader, Executive Director § DWFD
John Dickinson, Managing Member § Restoring the Past, LLC
Lynn Walker, Writer § Times Record News
Carol Murray, Candidate for Mayor §
Pam Pak, Manager of Public Affairs § Atmos Energy
Sam Pak, Candidate for City Council § District 4
Tom Taylor, Candidate for City Council § District 5
ABSENT: §
Glenn Barham, 4B Vice President §
Nick Schreiber, 4B Member §
1. Call to Order.
Mr. Fidelie called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
2. Report of financial condition (current, past & planned budget & expenditures); and
other administrative actions
Mr. Paul Menzies provided a summary of the financial condition, mentioning an upcoming
sales tax remittance from the state expected the following week, which would close out the fiscal
year. Mr. Menzies reported that there hadn't been much change in sales tax revenue, but interest
earnings have compensated for it, leaving the Board in a stable financial position. He highlighted
that the Board has around $8 million available for new projects. Mr. Fidelie thanked Mr. Menzies
and opened the floor for questions. No further questions were asked or comments made about
the financial report.
3. Consent Agenda
a) Approval of Minutes of August 10, 2023.
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Mr. Leiker moved to approve the minutes. Seconded by Mr. Clark and following no
public comment, the motion carried 5-0.
4. Public hearing regarding a funding request from the City of Wichita Falls for
the required 20% local match plus related ancillary costs to support a TxDOT
grant to construct the section of the Circle Trail along the Wichita River
between Camp Fire and Lucy Park.
Mr. Fidelie opened the public hearing at 3:02 p.m.
Mr. Schreiber presented the funding request and explained the details of the project.
He described the proposed trail section, which would close the gap in the city's trail system
between Campfire and Lucy Park. He discussed the significance of this section in completing
the Circle Trail Loop and explained various elements contributing to the overall project cost,
including retaining wall construction and landscaping.
Mr. Schreiber stated that the estimated construction cost is $2.78 million, with an
inflation factor of $227,000 and a TxDOT oversight cost of $417,000, making the overall
estimated construction costs $3.4 million. The requested 20% local match is $685,000,
potentially an additional $70,000 in advanced funding agreement contributions and costs for
ADA inspection requirements, for a total of$760,688.
Mr. Fidelie thanked Mr. Menzies and opened the floor for questions. Mr. Clark
commented in support of the project, explaining the need for bicyclists to avoid Seymour
Highway. Mr. Mills asked for confirmation that this section of the trail would connect the
section by Loop 11 to the rest of the trail. Mr. Schreiber confirmed that it would connect that
section. Mr. Fidelie confirmed the length of the section to be approximately 1,700 feet. No
further questions were asked or comments made.
Mr. Fidelie closed the public hearing at 3:08 p.m.
5. Public hearing regarding a request from Restoring the Past, LLC, for an
extension to the existing agreement to assist in mechanical, electrical, and
plumbing upgrades as part of the renovation of the existing building at 604 7th
Street downtown.
Mr. Fidelie opened the public hearing at 3:09 p.m.
Mr. Menzies explained that the following two public hearings related to funding
requests for building renovations downtown, clarifying that these are separate projects
owned by the same entity. He explained that the requested extensions are for one year and
indicated that the owner is ready to commence both projects.
Mr. Fidelie asked for any comments or questions. No questions were asked or
comments made.
Mr. Fidelie closed the public hearing at 3:10 p.m.
6. Public hearing regarding a request from Restoring the Past, LLC, for an
extension to the existing agreement to assist in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing
upgrades as part of the renovation of the existing building at 608 7th Street downtown.
Mr. Fidelie opened the public hearing at 3:10 p.m.
Mr. Fidelie asked Mr. Menzies if he had anything further to add regarding the two
projects. Mr. Menzies had no further comments. Mr. Fidelie then opened the floor for public
comment. No comments were made or questions asked.
Mr. Fidelie closed the public hearing at 3:10 p.m.
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7. Executive Session.
Mr. Fidelie adjourned the meeting into executive session at 3:10 p.m. pursuant to Texas
Government Code sections 551.087, 551.071, and 551.072. He announced the meeting back
into regular session at 3:29 p.m. The subjects posted in the Notice of Meeting were deliberated,
and no votes or further action were taken on these items in executive session.
8. Consideration of a funding request from the City of Wichita Falls for the
required 20°/0 local match plus related ancillary costs to support a TxDOT grant to
construct the section of the Circle Trail along the Wichita River between Camp Fire and
Lucy Park.
Mr. Clark moved to provide funding up to $760,688 to the City for the 20% local match
required for the 2023 TxDOT grant to assist in the completion of the section of the Circle Trail
located along the Wichita River, West of Camp Fire, continuing east to Lucy Park. Seconded by
Mr. Leiker, with the Chair abstaining, the motion carried 4-0.
9. Consideration of a request from Restoring the Past, LLC, for an extension
to the existing agreement to assist in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing upgrades as
part of the renovation of the existing building at 604 7th Street downtown.
Mr. Leiker moved to grant an extension to January 31, 2025, for the Company to fulfill the
terms of the existing performance agreement regarding the project at 604 7m Street, Downtown.
Seconded by Mr. Clark, the motion carried 5-0.
10. Consideration of a request from Restoring the Past, LLC, for an extension
to the existing agreement to assist in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing upgrades as
part of the renovation of the existing building at 608 7th Street downtown.
Mr. Fidelie moved to grant an extension to January 31, 2025, for the Company to fulfill
the terms of the existing performance agreement regarding the project at 608 7th Street,
Downtown. Seconded by Mr. Mills, the motion carried 5-0.
11. Adjourn.
No further discussions took place, nor actions taken. Mr. Fidelie adjourned the meeting
at 3:32 p.m.
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Guy X. 'Ton Fidelie, Jr., President
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