AGD 07/16/2024 City of Wichita Falls
City Council Agenda
Tim Short, Mayor eg�g;`F,
Bobby Whiteley, Mayor Pro Tem/At Large
Michael Smith, District 1 ��41 ,
Larry Nelson, District 2
Jeff Browning, District 3 rA a
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Darron Leiker, City Manager �AA,LL
Kinley Hegglund, City Attorney
Marie Balthrop, City Clerk
Notice Of Regular Meeting Of The Mayor And City Council Of The City Of Wichita
Falls, Texas, To Be Held At The MPEC, 1000 Fifth Street, Seminar Room, Tuesday,
July 16, 2024, Beginning At 8:30 A.M.
This meeting can be accessed and viewed at the following locations:
1. A livestream will be shown on the Spectrum/Time Warner Cable Channel 1300
2. A livestream will be shown on the City's Facebook page (City of Wichita Falls,
Texas Government) (https://www.facebook.com/citvofwichitafalls)
3. A video of the meeting will be posted on the City's YouTube page
(https://www.voutube.com/citvofwf)
Item #
1 . Call to Order
2. (a) Invocation: Pastor Ron Redding (Retired)
(b) Pledge of Allegiance
3. Presentations
(a) Presentation — Municipal Clerk's Office Achievement of Excellence Award
4. Comments from the public to members of the city council concerning items that are
not on the city council agenda. People wishing to address the council should sign up
prior to the start of the meeting. A three-minute time frame will be adhered to for those
addressing their concerns. Since comments from citizens are not posted agenda
items, the City Council is prohibited from deliberating or taking any action, other than
a proposal to place the item on a future agenda. Staff may provide factual statements
in response to inquiries or recite existing policy.
CONSENT AGENDA
5. Approval of minutes of the July 2, 2024 Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City
Council.
6. Receive Minutes
(a) Planning & Zoning Commission, May 8, 2024
(b) Lake Wichita Revitalization Committee, May 14, 2024
REGULAR AGENDA
7. Public Hearings & Ordinances
(a) Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to
apply for and accept up to $200,000 in Texas Department of Transportation
Aviation Division Routine Airport Maintenance Program (RAMP) Funds for FY
2025 Projects at Kickapoo Downtown and Wichita Falls Regional Airports
8. Resolutions
(a) Resolution authorizing the City of Wichita Falls to adopt the Wichita County
Hazard Mitigation Action Plan to ensure the City continues to mitigate and reduce
the overall damage caused by disasters that will impact the City of Wichita Falls
(b) Resolution authorizing the expenditure for an emergency repair at Lift Station
Number 5 to Bowles Construction Company, in the amount of $62,583.82
(c) Resolution authorizing the City Manager to formally reject the bid and contract for
the Cypress Plant 61 Improvements — Pipe Gallery, Surface Wash and Trough
Replacement Project from MH Civil Constructors, Inc. in the amount of
$5,120,000.00
9. Other Council Matters
(a) Mayor- Initiated Discussion Regarding Amending City Code of Ordinance Chapter
90- Solid Waste (Roll-Offs)
(b) Announcements concerning items of community interest from members of the City
Council. No action will be taken or discussed.
10.Adjourn
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will be provided to any person requesting a special service with at least 24 hours' notice.
Please call the City Clerk's Office at 761-7409.
Every item on this agenda shall be considered a public hearing. Regardless of the agenda heading under
which any item is listed, any word or phrase of any item listed on this agenda shall be considered a subject
for consideration for purposes of the Texas Open Meetings Act and other relevant law, and City Council
may deliberate and vote upon any such subject and resolutions related thereto. Resolutions, ordinances,
and other actions concerning any word, phrase, or other subject may be voted upon, regardless of any
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development regulation or charter provision of the City of Wichita Falls or item which is funded by the current
or next proposed City of Wichita Falls budget, including, without limitation, any street, water pipe, sewer,
drainage structure, department, employee, contract or real property interest of the City of Wichita Falls,
may be discussed and deliberated, and the subject is hereby defined as such without further notice. Any
item on this agenda may be discussed in executive session if authorized by Texas law regardless of whether
any item is listed under "Executive Sessions" of this agenda, regardless of any past or current practice of
the City Council. Executive sessions described generally hereunder may include consideration of any item
otherwise listed on the agenda plus any subject specified in the executive session notice. Executive
sessions described generally hereunder are closed meetings, may include consideration of any item
otherwise listed on the agenda plus any subject specified in the executive session notice, and may include
items under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.073, 551.074, 551.076, 551.084,
and/or 551.087.
CERTIFICATION
I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the Wichita
Falls Public Library, Wichita Falls, Texas on the 10th day of July, 2024 at 5:30 o'clock p.m.
City Clerk I
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Item 1 - Call to Order
The City Council of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, met in a regular session at 8:30 a.m.
on the above date in the Seminar Room at the MPEC with the following members present.
Tim Short - Mayor
Bobby Whiteley - Mayor Pro Tem/At-Large
Mike Battaglino - Councilors
Jeff Browning -
Larry Nelson -
Michael Smith -
Tom Taylor -
Darron Leiker - City Manager
Kinley Hegglund - City Attorney
Marie Balthrop - City Clerk
Mayor Short called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
Item 2a — Invocation
Minister Scott Franks, Edgemere Church of Christ, gave the invocation.
Item 2b — Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Short led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Item 3a — Employee of the Month— Stephanie Willson, Public Works
8:32 a.m.
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Mayor Short recognized Stephanie Willson as Employee of the Month for July 2024 and
shared a brief video. He congratulated Ms. Willson and presented her with a plaque, letter
of appreciation, dinner for two, and a check and thanked her for her service.
Item 3b — Proclamation and Comments Regarding Tennis Day
8:34 a.m.
Mayor Short read a proclamation proclaiming July 10, 2024, as Johnny Simmons Tennis
Day in Wichita Falls and encouraged citizens to thank him for his more than half a century
of service to the tennis community.
Item 4 — Comments from Citizens
8:37 a.m.
Roderick Abinet, 831 Bartlett Road, Sealy, TX, Pioneer Engineering Chemical Company
(PENCO), addressed the Council regarding the bulk chemical bid awarded on June 18,
2024. He discussed item numbers 24 and 25 of the bid, addressed previous issues with
the company in 2017, and asked for reconsideration. He stated that the company has
new staff and will do whatever it can to satisfy its customers.
Item 5-6 — Consent Items
8:40 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.
The motion was seconded by Councilor Nelson and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Short, Councilors Battaglino, Browning, Nelson, Smith, Taylor, and Whiteley.
Nays: None
Item 5 — Approval of Minutes of the June 18, 2024, Regular Meeting of the Mayor
and City Council
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Item 6 — Receive Minutes
(a) Library Advisory Board, March 5, 2024
(b) Landmark Commission, May 21 , 2024
Item 7a — Public Hearing on the Proposed Substantial Amendment to the 2019
Annual Action Plan to Reallocate $207,354.80 and Continue Certain Previously
Awarded Funding Through the Community Development Block Grant —
Coronavirus (CDBG — CV) program
8:41 a.m.
Mayor Short opened the public hearing at 8:41 a.m.
Terry Floyd, Director of Development Services, discussed the plan to reallocate
$207,354.80 of CDBG-CV funds, the need to amend the Action Plan, the timeline, and
the subcommittee recommendation to fund various park projects.
Councilor Browning stated that although Bridwell Park is receiving quite a bit of this
funding, other Parks are getting attention from other funds, and the Conoco Dog Park is
a new project.
Councilor Battaglino asked staff to discuss the Conoco Dog Park and why that location
was chosen. Blake Jurecek, Assistant City Director, discussed the need for a Dog Park
on the North side of town closer to Sheppard Air Force Base.
Councilor Taylor, a former member of the Park Board, stated that they have been
discussing and planning this Dog Park for several years and expressed his appreciation
to the committee for funding this project.
Councilor Smith also expressed his appreciation and asked about future Dog Parks in
other areas of town.
Mayor Short closed the public hearing at 8:48 a.m.
Item 7b — Public Hearing on Action Plan to allocate $1,202,286 in FY 2024-2025
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, Reallocate $200,000 in Prior
Year CDBG Funding, and $349,481 in FY 2024-2025 HOME Investment Partnership
Program (HOME) funds
8:48 a.m.
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Mayor Short opened the public hearing at 8:48 a.m.
Terry Floyd, Director of Development Services, discussed the allocation of 2024-2025
CDBG funds, the reallocation of prior year CDBG funds, and the allocation of the 2024-
2025 HOME funds as recommended by the subcommittee and staff. He discussed the
external and internal projects being funded with CDBG funds and projects funded by
HOME funds.
Councilor Nelson asked about cameras at the Martin Luther King Center, and Mr. Jurecek
said it would be part of the rehabilitation project there.
Councilor Smith noted that these are federal funds and discussed how the programs
funded by the grants assist citizens in many ways.
Mayor Short closed the public hearing at 8:55 a.m.
Item 8a — Resolution 75-2024
8:56 a.m.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to purchase
144 computer workstations from Unique Digital Technology, LLC in the amount of
$128,504.
Moved by Councilor Nelson to approve Resolution 75-2024.
The motion was seconded by Councilor Battaglino and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Short, Councilors Battaglino, Browning, Nelson, Smith, Taylor, and Whiteley.
Nays: None
Item 8b — Resolution 76-2024
8:58 a.m.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to purchase
products and services from CDW Government LLC to upgrade the City Business Phone
System in the amount of $140,561 .36.
Moved by Councilor Nelson to approve Resolution 76-2024.
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The motion was seconded by Councilor Browning and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Short, Councilors Battaglino, Browning, Nelson, Smith, Taylor, and Whiteley.
Nays: None
Item 9a - Announcements concerning items of community interest from members
of the City Council. No action will be taken or discussed.
9:01 a.m.
Councilor Taylor thanked staff and others who assisted with making the District 5 Town
Hall Meeting a success and stated that residents were very appreciative and are starting
to see results already. He expressed his appreciation to Ron Kitchens for his participation
in the meeting. With July 4th coming up, he asked that everyone keep our military
personnel and their families stationed worldwide in our thoughts and prayers, as they are
currently on high alert.
Councilor Whiteley congratulated Johnny Simmons and Ms. Willson, Employee of the
Month. He stated that he had received phone calls from contractors in town regarding
concerns about the rules changing in permitting and inspections without notice. It was
discussed at the quarterly stakeholders meeting Friday, and he asked that if changes are
going to be made in the future, the contracting community needs to be notified, as it costs
them time and money. Mr. Leiker stated he would be happy to meet with him and
contractors to put systems in place to help resolve the issue, as this is the first time he
has heard about this particular issue. Councilor Whiteley expressed concerns about poor
communication and his frustration with receiving these phone calls.
Councilor Browning agreed with Councilor Whiteley and asked to attend that meeting
since he has also had issues. He wished everyone a Happy 4th of July.
Councilor Smith wished everyone a happy and safe July 4th. Please keep your pets in
and protect them while fireworks are being displayed, and stated that fireworks should
not be used inside city limits.
Councilor Battaglino invited everyone to Freedom Fest on July 4, 2024, and thanked
Lindsay for her work. He discussed a couple of tough losses in the community over the
past couple of weeks, including the loss of Steve Hudman, who worked at the YMCA, and
stated his heart goes out to his family. He also mentioned the loss of Dorcas Chasteen,
who served on the Parks Board and encouraged attendance at her service Friday
morning. The District 4 Town Hall will be held July 15th from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the
Thomas Fowler American Legion Post 169 at 4615 Lakeshore Drive. He encouraged
citizens to attend and express their concerns.
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Councilor Nelson discussed his awareness program and how he works with restaurants
to assist them with their issues with the inspection department. He discussed issues with
regulations being enacted without Council discussion and how some issues have been
resolved. He discussed concerns about vehicles and the time it takes to receive new
ones. Mr. Leiker discussed how they are working to resolve the supply issue and how
vehicles are shared between departments.
Mayor Short encouraged everyone to put their phones down, get outside, talk to their
neighbors, not just talk about their neighbors, enjoy our beautiful city, and help us build
this community. God bless everyone. Happy 4th of July, and he will see everyone at
Freedom Fest.
Item 10 — Executive Sessions
The City Council adjourned into Executive Session at 9:15 a.m. in accordance with Texas
Government Code §551 .071 .
Mayor Short reconvened in open session at 9:53 a.m. at Memorial Auditorium, 1300 7th
Street, and announced that no votes or polls were taken.
Item 11 — Memorial Auditorium Tour to meet at the City Council Chambers,
Memorial Auditorium, 1300 Seventh Street.
9:55 a.m.
Anthony Inman led the tour and discussed the demolition and asbestos abatement
currently being completed and changes in department locations with the remodel.
Item 12 — Adjourn from 1st floor of Memorial Auditorium, 1300 Seventh Street.
Mayor Short adjourned the meeting at 10:47 a.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 16th day of July 2024.
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AGENDA ITEM NO.5.
Tim Short, Mayor
ATTEST:
Marie Balthrop, TRMC, MMC
City Clerk
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MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
May 8, 2024
PRESENT:
David Cook *Chairman
Blake Haney ♦ Member
Michael Grassi •Member
Mark McBurnett •SAFB Liaison
Matt Marrs •Member
Noros Martin • Member
Wayne Pharries •Member
Councilor Bobby Whiteley • Council Liaison
Steve Wood *Member
Jeremy Woodward •Vice-Chair
James McKechnie, Legal Department •City Staff
Terry Floyd, Director of Development Services •City Staff
Fabian Medellin, Planning Manager •City Staff
Christal Cates, Planner II •City Staff
Cedric Hu, Planning Technician •City Staff
ABSENT:
Brady Enlow, Alternate not needed •Alternate No.1
Doug McCulloch •Member
Alan Sizemore, Alternate not needed •Alternate No.2
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mr. David Cook, at 2:00 p.m.
Chairman Cook proceeded to make the following comments:
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chairman Cook asked if there were any comments from the public. With no
response, Chairman Cook closed public comments.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Matt Marrs, made a motion to adopt the amended, April 17, 2024, minutes. An
error on page 3 listed Mr. Doug McCulloch as the chairman and was corrected. Mr.
Wayne Pharries seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously, 8-0
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
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Planning and Zoning 2 May 8, 2024
P 24-19 Mettle Oaks Addition, Lots 1-10, Block 1 — Preliminary Plat
P 24-20 Mettle Oaks Addition, Lot 10, Block 1 — Final Plat
P 24-21 Windthorst Farms Addition, Lot 1, Block 2 — Final Plat
Chairman Cook asked if there were any items that needed to be moved the regular
agenda. Mr. Medellin stated there were no items to be moved to the regular
agenda.
Mr. Marrs made a motion to approve the consent agenda with Mr. Steve Wood
seconding. The vote passed unanimously 8-0.
VIII. REGULAR AGENDA
1. Case C 23-05 — 1203 Indiana Avenue
Consider taking action on a conditional use renewal at 1203 Indiana
Avenue to allow for the expansion of a non-conforming use of a Dance Hall
in the Light Industrial (LI) zoning district.
Mr. Marrs made a motion to approve the case. Mr. Jeremy Woodward seconded
the motion. Mr. Cedric Hu presented the case and stated, last year Syd Litteken
and staff along with the property owner, Ms. Christina Rodriguez, met to discuss the
expansion of her business and create a 2nd venue using the vacant adjacent space
next to the Stone Palace. On April 12, 2023, the case was presented to the
Commission and passed with a vote of 9-0.
In March, a courtesy letter was mailed to Ms. Rodriguez to advise her that the
approved conditional use would be expiring as no permits had been obtained. Ms.
Rodriguez responded to staff and requested a renewal for this conditional use.
Mr. Hu stated, the subject property is located in between 12th and 13th Street inside
of the Light Industrial (LI) zoning district which does not allow for dance halls.
However, City ordinance does allow for the expansion of non-conforming uses with
a conditional use approval from the Commission. Currently, Ms. Rodriguez owns
1211 Indiana, that houses the Stone Palace, 1205 Indiana, which is an operating
thrift store, as well as 1203 and 1201 Indiana that are both being used as storage.
Mr. Hu advised the ordinance that allowed for the expansion does stated that the
expansion must all be on the same tract of land. Since Ms. Rodriguez owns all
properties, she would be able to move forward with the expansion with approval
from the Commission. Mr. Hu stated the property was adjacent to
warehouse/distributors; parking lots; self-storage; and office spaces.
Staff notified 13 surrounding property owners and received one response in favor.
Taking into consideration the nature of the site and the proposed use, staff have
determined the impacts to adjacent properties to be minimal and believes this
would benefit the downtown area.
Staff recommended approval of a renewal for the conditional use to allow for the
expansion of the nonconforming land use of a dance hall in the Light Industrial -
Downtown zoning district with the following conditions:
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1. The subject property 1203 Indiana Ave. (N20 ft Lot 9, S20 ft Lot 10, Block
211, Original Town) must be platted with the existing nonconforming use,
dance hall, located at 1211 Indiana Ave. (N1/2 Lot 7 all of Lot 8, Block
211, Original Town).
2. Any future proposed expansions beyond the proposed 3,175 sf be subject
to the conditional use permit process.
3. The development shall comply with all applicable building, health, zoning,
and fire codes leading to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
Chairman Cook asked if the applicant was present, the applicant was not present.
Chairman Cook asked if there were any comments from the public, no comments.
Chairman Cook asked if there were any questions from the Commission There
were no comments from the Commission. Mr. Cook called for a vote and the motion
passed unanimously 8-0.
2. Case C 24-11 — 1833 Eden Lane
Consider taking action on a conditional use at 1833 Eden Lane to allow
for a limited multi-family residential use in a Single Family-2 (SF-2) zoning
district.
Chairman Cook stated Mr. Steve Wood had recused himself from voting as his
architecture firm, BYSP, was contracted by the owner of 1833 Eden Lane.
Mr. Marrs made a motion to approve the case. Mr. Pharries seconded the motion.
Mr. Fabian Medellin presented the case and stated the applicant, Jeremy Daniels
with Stratosphere Holdings Group, LLC. met with staff regarding the potential
development of property he acquired a few years ago. Currently on the property is a
tri-plex that Mr. Daniels has been renovating over the last couple of years.
Additional adjacent land has now been purchased by Mr. Daniels' company and he
would like to expand the multi-family use. Staff advised in the Single Family-2 (SF-
2) zoning district, multi-family uses are conditionally allowed and of development
requirements. Mr. Daniels contacted BYSP architects and had a set of plans drawn
up to present to staff along with his conditional use application.
Mr. Medellin stated the subject property was located in the northeast area of
Wichita Falls with 1-44 to the west and Burkburnett Road to the east. South of the
property is Airport Road and to the north is Missile Road.
Aerial views show the subject property was located in a Single Family-2 (SF-2)
zoning district, surrounded by residential uses. Mr. Medellin advised when meeting
with Mr. Daniels of the unique features of the subject property having two drainage
easements on the west and south sides. To the west is a 50-foot easement, and to
the south is a 115-foot drainage easement. The proposed expansion would be
located to the west of the existing triplex, further away from any residential uses.
Staff believes with the separation of the drainage easements and some additional
screening the multi-family use would be sufficiently separated from other residential
uses.
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Mr. Medellin displayed the proposed site plan that showed the addition of 9 units,
giving the subject property 12 units total. Mr. Medellin advised the reason there
where only 9 units being added was due to the language in the ordinance that
stated a property had a maximum limit of 12 units, and prohibits one dwelling over
another. Mr. Medellin stated the site plan layout was much like that of a townhouse,
eight units that will be 2-story with kitchen, dining, living room and a bathroom on
the 1st floor and bedrooms and a bathroom on the 2nd floor. The two layouts will
both have two bedrooms and two bathrooms.
Mr. Medellin advised staff sent notices to 25 surrounding property owners located
within 200ft of the subject property and received a total of two responses opposed.
One response provided positive feedback on the renovations being done to the
existing triplex, and the only concern would be what would happen to them once
Mr. Daniels no longer owned them. Mr. Daniels did advise staff he has no intentions
of selling the properties, only renting them. The second response in opposition left
no comment and no further contact information. With all potential impacts taken into
consideration, staff recommends approval of this request to allow a limited
multifamily use at 1833 Eden Lane with the conditions outlined below:
1. The development of the limited multi-family use shall comply with all
improvements and permitting requirements including building, zoning,
health and other applicable codes and ordinances. The required
improvements include those listed in the staff report.
2. The applicant must provide and maintain adequate parking for the
development.
3. There shall be a six-foot privacy fence constructed to screen the site from
adjacent single family detached dwellings.
4. Any lighting shall be directed away from single family residential dwellings.
Chairman Cook asked if the applicant was present; the applicant was not present.
Chairman Cook asked if there were any comments from the public, no comments.
Chairman Cook asked if there were any questions from the Commission. There
were no comments from the Commission. Mr. Cook called for a vote and the motion
passed unanimously 7-0.
3. Case R 24-01 6232 Southwest Parkway
Public hearing to consider taking action on a proposed amendment to a
Planned Unit Development Commercial Use (PUD-CU) located at 6232
Southwest Parkway (1.197 AC, Lot 5-B, Certain-Teed Products Addition)
to allow for services
a) Public Hearing
b) Take Action
Chairman Cook opened the public hearing at 2:15 p.m. Mr. Hu presented the case
and stated the applicant, Mr. James Blake, SWWFW, LLC., was seeking to amend
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the existing Planned Unit Development (PUD) to add `services' to the allowed uses.
The original PUD was approved in May of 1991 and amended on January 1999,
however, it did not include "services" as a permitted use.
The subject property is located in the southwest part of Wichita Falls, northwest of
Memorial Stadium. The existing structure located on the property has multiple
suites, housing various businesses. The property also shares a lot with the United
Rental's business, east of the subject property.
Mr. Hu stated the subject property is located inside an existing PUD and the
proposed amendment would apply to the entire PUD and not only the subject
property. Mr. Hu advised the subject property was once a part of a 13-acre tract of
land that was annexed into the City of Wichita Falls in November of 1990. In
January 1991, the Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended General
Commercial (GC) zoning for this area. According to the original staff report for the
PUD, the owners responded the General Commercial (GC) zoning uses did not
meet their needs. Various options were discussed with the property and land
owners and the agreed outcome was the PUD. Records show the past owners
proposed several uses for the PUD, however, none allowed for"services". The PUD
was amended in January 1999 to include the use of Radio and Transmitting Towers
as another permitted use. Staff could not determine why "services" was not added
to the original PUD or the amended PUD, however, "services" are a permitted use
under the General Commercial (GC) zoning district, which was the original
recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Mr. Hu advised north of the PUD is the Heavy Industrial (HI) zoning district, mainly
comprised of the Eagle Rail Services. To the south is Southwest Parkway, vacant
land and Single Family-1 (SF-1) zoning district. To the east of the subject property
is a utility station.
Mr. Hu advised staff sent notices to 8 surrounding property owners located within
200ft of the subject property and received one response marked no
opinion/undecided and left no comment. Mr. Hu stated staff recommended approval
of the amendment as submitted to the Commission.
Mr. Medellin advised the Commission that the proposed use that would fall under
the "services" category is for an event center.
Chairman Cook asked if the applicant was present, Mr. James Blake, one of the
owners, stated he was present for any questions the Commission may have.
Chairman Cook asked if there were any comments from the public. With no
comments Chairman Cook closed the public hearing at 2:22 p.m. Mr. Cook asked
for a motion. Mr. Marrs made a motion to recommend the amendment as presented
with Mr. Blake Haney seconding. Mr. Cook asked if there was any discussion from
the Commission. With no comments, Mr. Cook called for a vote and the motion
passed unanimously 8-0.
IX. STAFF UPDATE
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Planning and Zoning 6 May 8, 2024
TA 24-01 — Subdivision and Development Regulations Amendment
Presentation of Proposed Appendix A — Subdivision Ordinance; Stormwater
Design Manual; Pavement Design and Additional Text Amendments.
Mr. Terry Floyd stated that today's presentation would be an input session and start
the "60-day shot clock" for a vote for recommendation to City Council. Mr. Floyd
stated there would be no vote today, just presentation of previously suggested
changes and that anyone was welcome to reach out with questions or comments
anytime.
Mr. Russell Schreiber stated as he provided the presentation to the Commission, to
please remember, as staff went through and researched the development
regulations they had to keep in mind the balance of the improvements to the City's
infrastructure system as well as what was in the best interest of the City and it's
citizens as a whole.
Mr. Russell Schreiber gave a brief review of the timeline on previous steps that had
been taken in the revisions. Mr. Schreiber stated that day's presentation was to
show where the City stood with the modifications that had previously been
requested and that it did begin the 60-day comment period or "shot clock" as
previously stated by Mr. Floyd. On July 10th, a revised document would be
presented to the Commission with all revisions for the Commission to vote to
recommend to City Council.
Mr. Schreiber reviewed all changes and modifications staff was asked to make.
There was much discussion between staff, the Commission and the public
regarding more modifications that were recommended during the presentation of
the amended Subdivision Ordinance, Stormwater Design Manual and Pavement
Design Manuel.
X. ADJOURN
After lengthy discussions, Chairman Cook adjourned the meeting at 3:26 p.m.
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MINUTES
LAKE WICHITA REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE
May 14, 2024
PRESENT:
Austin Cobb, Chair
Steve Garner, Vice Chair ■ Members
Mike Battaglino, City Council Rep
David Coleman, Secretary
John Pezzano
Jack Roe
Adam Arruda
Josh Whittiker
Terry Points, Parks Administrator •Staff
Jason Newman ■Guests
ABSENT: Matt Marrs, David Bender, Sharon Roach, Alicia Castillo
1. Call to Order: Steve called the meeting to order at 11:30, since Austin had to leave
early.
2. Approval of Minutes: April meeting minutes were approved unanimously.
3. Project Updates:
3.a. Veteran's Plaza Project:
David C stated that Austin Stone& Monument has been delayed by the rain to do the
brick engraving. The bricks must be completely dry to be sandblast engraved, and the
recent rains have kept them wet. We need several dry days in a row. David also stated
that the black granite panel will be delivered this week for the Thomas Fowler monument,
and then Austin Stone & Monument must do the laser etching. It's very unlikely the
monument will be complete by Memorial Day.
3.b. Lake Deepening:
Steve reiterated that the US Army Corps of Engineers has our dredging project slated for
FY-25, which begins in October 2024. The Weichman family understands the time frame.
Steve stated that using dredged materials on the west end of the lake for fill materials on
the Wachsman property is on hold. We will not conduct soil testing on the west side until
there is a realistic opportunity for dredging to be done on that side.
3.c. Parks Master Plan: Terry stated that 400 paper surveys were mailed out, and the City
got a very good return rate. Emailed surveys went out this morning from the City PIO.
May 14, 2024
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4. Discussion of Brick Sales and Fundraising Initiatives:
David stated we now have 31 bricks to be engraved. Total revenue is $5.475 and our
cost to Austin Stone& Monument will be $2,645.
David stated the Wells Fargo checking account balance is $82,654 with two pending
obligations: $2,645 for Brick Engraving and up to$500 for a concrete apron for the
Fowler monument.
5. Other Business Matters:
Adam stated he's talked to Sharon McCann who would like Wichita Falls to be
designated a Purple Heart city, and would like to name the Circle Trail (Hike & Bike Trail)
as the Purple Heart Trail. No discussion was held.
John Pezzano asked about improving storm drainage in Lakeside City, which generated
some side discussion.
6. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 11:48 am.
A stin Cobb, Chair Date
May 14, 2024
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AGENDA ITEM NO.6.b
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
July 16, 2024
ITEM/SUBJECT: Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents
necessary to apply for and accept up to $200,000 in Texas
Department of Transportation Aviation Division Routine Airport
Maintenance Program (RAMP) Funds for FY 2025 Projects at
Kickapoo Downtown and Wichita Falls Regional Airports.
INITIATING DEPT: Aviation, Traffic, & Transportation
STRATEGIC GOAL: Provide adequate infrastructure
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE: Routine Maintenance of Airport Infrastructure
COMMENTARY: The Routine Airport Maintenance Program (RAMP) is sponsored by
the Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT) Airports Division. This is a 90%
matching program where TxDOT allows for reimbursement on various projects up to
$100,000. As a result, the City's local match is $11 ,111 .00 for a combined scope of
impact of $111 ,111 .00 for each Airport. The maximum amount received under this
program is $100,000 for each Airport with a total maximum of $200,000.00 for both
Airports.
The program includes "lower cost" airside and landside airport capital/maintenance
improvements. Examples of eligible airside projects include runway repair/maintenance,
pavement markings, sweeping, airfield lighting repairs and herbicide applications.
Landside projects include drainage projects, fencing, automated weather equipment
repair, terminal and hanger repair, and security cameras. The City of Wichita Falls will
pay the invoice on the project, and then request reimbursement from TxDOT for 90% of
the eligible work.
The RAMP grant is an item budgeted within the Airports Division for FY 2025. As a result,
matching funds will be available to participate in this program. Approval will allow City
staff to begin reimbursement activities for future projects beginning October 1 , 2024.
Therefore, staff requests the support of the City Council via this ordinance to pursue and
apply for this RAMP funding in the amount of $100,000 for each Airport.
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 7.A
Ordinance No.
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents
necessary to apply for and accept up to $200,000 in Texas Department
of Transportation Aviation Division Routine Airport Maintenance
Program (RAMP) Funds for FY 2025 Projects at Kickapoo Downtown
and Wichita Falls Regional Airports
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls is responsible for repair and maintenance
items at Kickapoo Downtown and Wichita Falls Regional Airports; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to maintain the Airport to better serve general,
commercial, and military aviation operations; and
WHEREAS, possible funding for such project repair and maintenance items may
be available from the Texas Department of Transportation's Aviation Division beginning
October 1 , 2024; and
WHEREAS, the City will apply for reimbursement from the Texas Department of
Transportation's Routine Airport Maintenance Program up to $100,000 at each Airport for
assistance in completing various repair and maintenance items; and
WHEREAS, approval of these funds has been anticipated prior to the adoption of
the Airport's FY 2025 budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The City Manager is authorized to execute all documents necessary to pursue,
apply for, and accept Texas Department of Transportation Aviation Division Routine
Airport Maintenance Program funds for FY 2025 for repair and maintenance work at
Kickapoo Downtown and Wichita Falls Regional Airports, as described above. There is
hereby appropriated into Special Revenue Funds $100,000 for both Airports from the
Texas Department of Transportation.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 16th day of July, 2024.
MAYOR
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 7.A
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
July 16, 2024
ITEM/SUBJECT: Resolution authorizing the City of Wichita Falls to adopt the Wichita
County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan to ensure the City continues to
mitigate and reduce the overall damage caused by disasters that will
impact the City of Wichita Falls.
INITIATING DEPT: Fire Department
STRATEGIC GOAL: Actively Engage and Inform the Public
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE: Practice Effective Governance
COMMENTARY: The City of Wichita Falls has experienced repetitive disasters that
have damaged commercial, residential and public properties, displaced citizens and
businesses, closed streets and presented general public health and safety concerns.
Wichita Falls has partnered with Wichita County, along with a consultant, to prepare a
Hazard Mitigation Action Plan that outlines the City's options to reduce overall damage
and impact from natural and technological hazards. The State of Texas and FEMA have
approved this Hazard Mitigation Action Plan pending adoption from the Mayor and City
Council.
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 8.A
Resolution No.
Resolution authorizing the City of Wichita Falls to adopt the Wichita
County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan to ensure the City continues to
mitigate and reduce the overall damage caused by disasters that will
impact the City of Wichita Falls
WHEREAS, natural hazards in the City of Wichita Falls area historically have
caused significant disasters with losses of life and property and natural resources
damage; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 and Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) require communities update hazard mitigation action plans
every five years in order to be eligible for the full range of pre-disaster and post-disaster
federal funding for mitigation purposes; and
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls has assessed the community's potential risks
and hazards and is committed to planning for a sustainable community and reducing the
long-term consequences of natural and man-caused hazards; and
WHEREAS, the Wichita County Hazard Mitigation Plan outlines a mitigation vision,
goals, and objectives; assesses risk from a range of hazards; and identifies risk reduction
strategies and actions for hazards that threaten the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
1 . The Wichita County Hazard Mitigation Plan is approved in its entirety;
2. The City of Wichita Falls will pursue available funding opportunities for
implementation of the proposals designated therein, and will, upon receipt of
such funding or other necessary resources, seek to implement the actions
contained in the mitigation strategies;
3. The City of Wichita Falls vests with the Mayor the responsibility, authority, and
means to inform all parties of this action; assure that the Hazard Mitigation Plan
will be review at least annually; and that any needed adjustments will be
presented to City Council for consideration; and
4. The City of Wichita Falls to take such other action as may be reasonably
necessary to carry out the objectives of the Plan and report on progress as
required by FEMA and the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM).
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 16th day of July, 2024.
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 8.A
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 8.A
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
July 16, 2024
ITEM/SUBJECT: Resolution authorizing the expenditure for an emergency repair at
Lift Station Number 5 to Bowles Construction Company, in the
amount of $62,583.82.
INITIATING DEPT: Public Works and Finance/Purchasing
STRATEGIC GOAL: Efficiently Deliver City Services
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE: N/A
COMMENTARY: The lift stations within the wastewater collections system utilize
pumps and piping to convey waste from residences and businesses to the treatment
facilities. Proper operation of these facilities is critical to ensure that waste is not backing
up in the system resulting in sewage entering homes or spilling out onto the ground and
waterways creating a regulatory violation.
On May 14, lift station number 5 (LS 5) had a critical piping failure, which also caused a
critical electrical emergency. An immediate response was required, and the work was
beyond the capabilities of the Resource Recovery equipment and manpower. Due to the
emergency, the repairs were not subject to bidding requirements. Bowles Construction
Company responded and, over the course of approximately 10 days, was able to repair
the piping and electrical and get the station back online.
Resource Recovery has received an invoice from Bowles Construction Company for
$62,583.82. The emergency repair was not budgeted, but funding was available in the
2024 sewer rehab budget.
Staff recommends the payment for the emergency repair at LS 5 in the amount of
$62,583.82 to Bowles Constuction.
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 8.B
Resolution No.
Resolution authorizing the expenditure for an emergency repair at Lift
Station Number 5 to Bowles Construction Company, in the amount of
$62,583.82
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls has an extensive wastewater collections
system that conveys an extremely hazardous and aggressive waste away from
residences and businesses; and
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls requires the use of numerous lift stations
within the collections system to properly convey that aggressive waste to the treatment
plant; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to repair lift station piping to prevent raw, untreated
sewage from backing up into homes or being spilled on the ground and/or waterways
creating a regulatory violation for the City of Wichita Falls; and
WHEREAS, TEX. LOC. GOV'T CODE § 252.022(a)(3) allows a City to make
purchases and repairs, without bidding, when necessary to preserve or protect the public
health or safety of the municipality's residents
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls has received an invoice from Bowles
Construction Company for the emergency repairs of Lift Station 5.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA
FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
City Staff is authorized to expend funds for an emergency repair at Lift Station
Number 5 to Bowles Construction Company, in the amount of $62,583.82.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 16th day of July, 2024.
MAYOR
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 8.B
0 BOWLES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 0,EN ER,,,,,,,,
P.O.BOX 1764 „
WICHITA FALLS,TEXAS 76307 9z'
R.E."POTTER"BOWLES MCI.v.4. "E''',',,
OWNER/PRESIDENT
Voice 940-766-3518•Fax 940-766-3564
To: City of Wichita Falls
1004 River Road
Wichita Falls,TX 76305
Attention: Harold Burris
(940)397-2595
harold,burris(8twichitafal lstx.gov
From: Douglas Berend Date: June 19,2024
General Manager
Re: LS-Sewer Line Repair Invoice#: 1379-21
Sunset Drive&Riverside Drive
Wichita Falls,Texas
INVOICE
SANITARY SEWER SYSTEMS
PROPOSAL: Repair existing Lift Station-Sewer Line per direction of City of Wichita Falls.
ITEM#1: Labor/Equipment 73 HR $ 500.00 $ 36,500.00
ITEM#2: Materials/Supplies 1 LS $ 1,327.29 $ 1,327.29
ITEM#3: Equipment Rental(Bypass) 1 LS $ 8,998.00 $ 8,998.00
ITEM#a: Subcontractor(Electrical) 1 LS $ 15,758.53 $ 15,758.53
$ 62,583.82
CONTRACT INFORMATION:
Original Contract Amount: $ 62,583.82
Change Order#1: $ -
Change Order#2: $ -
Revised Contract Amount $ 62,583.82
CURRENT PORTION OF WORK COMPLETED:
Work Performed to Date: $ 62,583.82
Materials on Hand: $ -
Less:Amount Retainage: $ - 0.0%
$ 62,583.82
WORK COMPLETED TO DATE:
Work Performed to Date: $ 62,583.82
Materials on Hand: $ -
Less:Amount Retainage: $ - 0.0%
$ 62,583.82
Less:Previous Payments:
Amount Due this Estimate: $ 62,583.82
WEBSITE: www.bowles-constcom
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 8.B
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
July 16, 2024
ITEM/SUBJECT: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to formally reject the bid and
contract for the Cypress Plant 61 Improvements — Pipe Gallery,
Surface Wash and Trough Replacement Project from MH Civil
Constructors, Inc. in the amount of $5,120,000.00.
INITIATING DEPT: Public Works
STRATEGIC GOAL: Provide Adequate Infrastructure
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE: Complete Public Improvements Projects
COMMENTARY: This project is generally described as the improvements to the water
treatment plant's process mechanical systems, and associated work. April 9, 2024, was
the initial bid opening date for the Cypress Plant 61 Improvements— Pipe Gallery, Surface
Wash and Trough Replacement Project. No bids were received. After discussion with
some contractors, staff and the consultant engineer determined that there was enough
interest in the project to rebid. On July 2, 2024, a second bid opening was held and only
one bid was received. The Engineer's estimate for this project is $2,046,135.00.
The bids received for this project are as follows:
COMPANY AMOUNT
MH Civil Constructors, Inc. Amarillo, TX $ 5,120,000.00
Staff recommends this bid is rejected due to the bid amount exceeding the Engineer's
estimate by over $3 million dollars.
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 8.0
Resolution No.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to formally reject the bid and
contract for the Cypress Plant 61 Improvements — Pipe Gallery,
Surface Wash and Trough Replacement Project from MH Civil
Constructors, Inc. in the amount of$5,120,000.00
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls has advertised for bids for the Cypress Plant
61 Improvements — Pipe Gallery, Surface Wash and Trough Replacement Project; and
WHEREAS, it is found that the lowest bidder is MH Civil Constructors, Inc., who
made a unit price bid with an estimated total of $5,120,000.00.
WHEREAS, the unit price bid with an estimated total of $5,120,000.00 exceeds
the Engineer's estimate by over $3 million dollars.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The unit price bid from MH Civil Constructors, Inc. for the Cypress Plant 61
Improvements — Pipe Gallery, Surface Wash and Trough Replacement Project in an
estimated total amount of $5,120,000.00 is rejected. The City Manager is authorized to
deny a contract for the City with said Contractor for the construction of such project.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 16th day of July, 2024.
MAYOR
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 8.0
BID TABULATION
PROJECT CITY OF WICHITA FALLS WTP PLANT 61 IMPROVEMENTS
CWF24-565-01
BID DATE 7/2/2024
MH Civil Constructors,Inc
Contractor: Amarillo,TX
Item Description Est. Unit Unit Price Bid
Quant.
Site Preparation& Mobilization,complete1 1 LS $240,00(]_00 $240,000.00
and in place
Removal and replacement of basin troughs
2 with 304SS troughs and 316SS weirs, 1 LS S1,640,000.00 $'1,640,000.00
corn'lete arid in 'lace
Removal and replacement of filter gallery
3 piping and accessories,complete and in 1 LS S2,140,000.00 $2,140.000.00
place
Removal and replacement of filter surface
4 wash system and associated work,complete 1 LS 1,100,000.00 S1;100,000.00
and in place
TOTAL BASE BID $5,120,000.00
Remova and rep acement o basin
1 troughs with 31 6SS troughs and 31 6SS 1 LS S0.00 $0.00
weirs complete and in .lace
TOTAL ALTERNATE BID $0.00
TOTAL ESTIMATE $5,120,000.00
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 8.0