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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
Michael Smith, Councilor District 1 , gave the invocation.
Item 2b — Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Short led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Item 3a — Employee of the Month — Rebecca Zucker, Police Department
8:32 a.m.
Mayor Short recognized Rebecca Zucker as Employee of the Month for August 2024 and
shared a brief video. He congratulated Ms. Zucker and presented her with a plaque, letter
of appreciation, dinner for two, and a check and thanked her for her service.
Item 3b — Proclamation — National Health Center Week, Community Health Care
Center
8:35 a.m.
Mayor Short read a proclamation proclaiming August 4-10, 2024, as National Health
Center Week.
Item 3c — Farmers Market Week 2024, Downtown Wichita Falls Development
8:37 a.m.
Mayor Short read a proclamation proclaiming August 4-10, 2024, as Farmer's Market
Week in Wichita Falls.
Item 3d — Safe Digging Awareness Week and National 811 Day, Pam Hughes Pak/
Atmos Energy
8:39 a.m.
Mayor short read a proclamation proclaiming August 11-17, 2024, as Safe Digging
Awareness Week, and August 11 , 2024, as National 811 Day.
Item 3e—Atmos Fueling Energy Report and Annual Rate Review, Pam Hughes Pak/
Atmos Energy
8:40 a.m.
Pam Hughes Pak, Atmos Energy, provided the Council with handouts and discussed
the Fueling Energy Report and Annual Rate Review information.
Item 4 — Comments from Citizens
8:45 a.m.
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Al Vitolo, 5408 Blazing Star, President of the Wichita Falls Professional Fire Fighters
Association, discussed the upcoming agenda item regarding the Special Elections,
thanked the Mayor and Council, thanked the City Clerk's office for their work validating
the petition, and thanked the citizens that signed the petition.
David Gray, 1050 Jan Lee Dr., Burkburnett, discussed his previous statement and
conversation with Daniel Nix regarding the Water Conservation Plan and concerns with
the water loss reported in 2023 and overbilling of water sales, which he does not believe
is accurate. He discussed his understanding of how water loss is calculated and the goal
set for future water loss.
Item 5-6 — Consent Items
8:50 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 Smith 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 July 16, 2024, Regular Meeting of the Mayor and
City Council
Item 6 — Receive Minutes
(a) Wichita Falls 4B Sales Tax Corporation (WF4BSTC), June 1 , 2023
(b) Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation, June 15, 2023
(c) Wichita Falls 4B Sales Tax Corporation (WF4BSTC), August 10, 2023
(d) Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation, August 17, 2023
(e) Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation, October 19, 2023
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(f) Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation, November 16, 2023
(g) Wichita Falls 4B Sales Tax Corporation (WF4BSTC), February 13, 2024
(h) Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation, February 15, 2024
(i) Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation, April 18, 2024
(j) Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation, May 16, 2024.
(k) Wichita Falls Park Board, May 23, 2024
(I) Central Wichita Falls Neighborhood Revitalization Committee, June 25, 2024
(m) Central Wichita Falls Neighborhood Revitalization Committee, July 9, 2024
Item 7a(i) — Public Hearing for amendment to amend the Code of Ordinances,
Appendix A: Subdivision and Development Regulations revising and updating
sections addressing: Standards and specifications relating to: utility lines,
modification of subdivision regulations (appeal procedure), and providing for
modification requirements related to Stormwater Design Manual and the Pavement
Design Manual; providing a repealer clause; providing for inclusion.
8:51 a.m.
Mayor Short opened the public hearing at 8:51 a.m.
Russell Schreiber, Director of Public Works, discussed the recommended amendments
to the Code of Ordinances, Appendix A: Subdivision and Development Regulations,
Stormwater Design Manual, and Pavement Design Manual. Mr. Schreiber discussed the
60-day comment period, stakeholder meetings, and Planning and Zoning Commission
(P&Z) meetings held to obtain stakeholder input since January and the flexibility built into
the Ordinance.
Councilor Taylor asked about the city's option to purchase dedicated parks in subdivisions
built by developers in areas identified in the Park Master Plan, and Councilor Battaglino
asked to change "Paul Menzies" to "the City Manager or his designee" in the Stormwater
Design Manual.
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Mr. Schreiber discussed the possible paving standard change from 6" to 5" concrete for
streets, deterioration issues with current 5" concrete, engineer recommendations for 6"
concrete, and minimum standards in other cities that are higher than 5". He stated that
staff feels the current standard of 6" concrete is best.
Tyson Traw, Assistant Director of Public Works, discussed the pavement standard
recommendations, industry standards, and the change in standards that occurred around
2010. He discussed the need for a thicker cover over the rebar and stated that the
Metropolitan Planning Organization Technical Advisory Committee does not recommend
changing to 5" concrete. The Planning and Zoning Commission approved these
recommendations, and staff recommends approval of all recommendations, except for
the change to the concrete paving detail.
There was a brief discussion regarding which streets would be affected by the change,
and it was stated that it would only affect residential streets. The council applauded the
Planning and Zoning Commission for their work on this issue and suggested we hear
from the public before further discussion.
Devin Smith, Corlett Probst and Boyd Civil Engineers, 4605 Jacksboro Highway,
expressed his appreciation to Russell for allowing them to be involved in the design
process. He stated it would be approximately a 10% cost increase on the front end, but
the expense to rehab a failed street is much greater. Mr. Smith recommends the 6"
concrete and additional steel, as the additional inch of concrete and additional steel
doubles the road strength for a single axle load. It was noted that we are not increasing
the requirement, as the current minimum standard is 6" concrete, and Mr. Smith
recommends staying with the current standard.
There was a brief discussion regarding the change in the concrete's psi from 30,000 to
36,000, the difference in strength provided, how geotechnical work over the past ten years
for commercial work has recommended 6" concrete streets, costs to repair failed streets,
and that, currently, there is no new technology to further strengthen concrete.
Wayne Pharries, 7 Mayfair Terrace, member of the P&Z and commercial lender,
discussed the lack of examples provided to the P&Z of failed 5" concrete streets, various
5" concrete streets across town that have not failed and the cost-benefit analysis that
needs to be done. He feels that anything we can do to reduce the cost of development
will benefit the City. P&Z felt that 5" concrete streets are doing well, and they should return
to that minimum standard.
There was a brief discussion regarding various 5" streets that have failed, how the P&Z
was not provided photos of the failed streets, and how they need to review these photos
in order to provide advice based on all of the available information.
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David Cook, 5009 Whisperwind, Chair of P&Z, thanked everyone who has participated in
this process. He stated that the P&Z was blindsided in January when they were asked to
vote without stakeholder input. He discussed emails exchanged beginning in January of
this year pertaining to changes to 5" concrete, increased costs to developers and
homeowners, the lack of examples of 5" streets that are failing, and the desire to review
those examples. He noted that the engineers who spoke today were not involved in the
P&Z meeting, and he is unsure if the information they provided today would have changed
their recommendation. Mr. Cook discussed the need to know which failing streets are
feeders and which are arterial and said the current regulation passed in 2018 was adopted
by the recommendation of staff only, without input from an engineer. Mr. Cook asked that
this item be sent back to P&Z rather than being approved today.
Mr. Leiker addressed the comment that no engineers were involved in the change in 2018
and stated that certified engineers on staff made the recommendation and that outside
engineers attended the last P&Z meeting.
Kerry Maroney, President of Biggs and Mathews, discussed pictures of failed streets, and
photos of failed 5" concrete streets under 40 years old in various subdivisions were
shown. He said consulting engineers have been involved throughout this process and
that the standard for stabilization is the same now as it was for the streets shown. Mr.
Maroney said the common mode of failure is a result of the thickness of concrete and the
placement of the reinforcing steel, with some deterioration happening within 10-15 years.
Ideally, there should be 2" of concrete over the top of the steel and 3" below, and when
the steel crosses, it is impossible to meet this standard with 5" concrete. The lack of
adequate concrete coverage causes spalling, which allows moisture to seep in and cause
additional damage. Adding 1" of additional concrete doubles the life of these streets, and
he feels the recommendation from P&Z will not be good for the City or the taxpayers who
will have to pay to repair and maintain these streets. He feels the 6" concrete works and
will be better for everyone.
Annie Jackson, 1002 Crescent, asked about the different grades and quality of materials
being used, as this also affects the outcome.
Mr. Schreiber discussed the compressive strength and flexural strength of concrete, how
those factors work together, and that flexural strength is more important regarding slow
cracking. The changes in 2018 increased those strengths. Tyson Traw discussed the
change from a 3,000 psi flexural strength of 500 to 3,600, which increases flexural
strength to 600, but going higher than that has diminishing returns.
Tanner Wachsman, 5689 Blackstone Drive, expressed his appreciation to City Staff, and
P&Z. He said changes in the past were able to be made without any oversight, and he
appreciates the process that allows public and stakeholder input. He feels concrete today
is of better quality than it was several years ago, and discussed incremental
improvements made that developers will support. He discussed subgrade with lime
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stabilization, which improves the strength of the concrete, and allows lower total concrete
thickness. He said the increase in concrete requirements made will not help with
development in Wichita Falls, that no outside developers are working in Wichita Falls,
and feels the examples provided are streets that are near the end of their life. He would
like to reduce costs to encourage development and stated that everything loses its life,
and the bigger is better mentality does not hold up to the science. He would like to see
this go back to P&Z.
Mayor Short asked where the outside developers are going since other cities have the
same or higher standards. Mr. Wachsman said they are going to areas where there is
growth, and they are more incentivized by better economic outlooks.
R.J. Wachsman, R.J. Wachsman's Homes, said that he has a different definition of failure,
as he did not see a picture of a street that you could not drive down, and many of the
streets shown are almost 40 years old and have not had any maintenance. He feels that
just because a street is not pretty does not mean it is not doing its job and they are not
costing taxpayers money. He discussed housing affordability and how it is the worst it has
been, that concrete costs have doubled over the 6 years, lime stabilization has increased,
and steel has increased. He discussed rebar failure previously being an issue due to a
lack of plastic chairs, which are now being used, and using 5" concrete, 30-pound lime
stabilization and chairs will fix the issues shown in the examples provided. Mr. Wachsman
said we need to make housing affordable, acknowledged that 6" concrete is probably
better, but there are plenty of examples of 5" concrete streets that are not failing.
Mr. Schreiber said that you cannot get the cover needed with 5" concrete and 1/2" rebar,
especially when using chairs.
Mr. Traw discussed the cost analysis per lot based on bids received on similar projects.
With current standards, a street for a lot is approximately $18,600. If you reduce the
concrete thickness and steel, it is a savings of $1000 per lot, which is about $0.37 per
square foot, with an average home size of 2700 square feet. He stated that you could not
patch concrete streets with asphalt and you must do a full-depth repair and replace the
failed concrete. The tax revenue on a $400,000 home is $2,700 in City taxes, most of
which is earmarked for street repair, and it would take saving that money for 72 years to
replace a street that has failed in 15-20 years. Mr. Traw discussed how streets are the
primary drainage since we have no stormwater requirements, and that accelerates failure.
Staff is in favor of a solution that is cheaper in the long term.
Mr. Schreiber clarified that we are setting a minimum standard, but if design studies show
a 5" concrete street is sufficient, it can be done. He feels that making the minimum
standard 6" will stop some of the failures we have seen.
There was a brief discussion about the cost of replacing a concrete street being
comparable to the initial construction cost plus demolition costs, appreciation for P&Z
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members, appreciation for public input, the need for the P&Z to have all of the information
before making a recommendation, and appreciation for professionals who provided input.
It was recommended that the public hearing be closed and this issue be sent back to the
P&Z to consider the new information.
Mayor Short closed the public hearing at 10:19 a.m.
Item 7a(ii) — Ordinance 29-2024
10:19 a.m.
Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Appendix A: Subdivision and Development
Regulations revising and updating sections addressing: Standards and specifications
relating to: utility lines, modification of subdivision regulations (appeal procedure), and
providing for modification requirements related to Stormwater Design Manual and the
Pavement Design Manual; providing a repealer clause; providing for inclusion.
Moved by Councilor Battaglino to accept the proposed changes to the Subdivision
Ordinance and Stormwater Manual, and staff is directed to send the Pavement Manual,
including detail 200-5, 5" pavement, back to the Planning &Zoning Commission for further
review to be brought back to Council in September, further, the Detention Facility
signature block be changed to remove the name Paul Menzies and replace it with City
Manager or their designee.
The motion was seconded by Councilor Whiteley and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Short, Councilors Battaglino, Browning, Nelson, Smith, Taylor, and Whiteley.
Nays: None
Item 7b — Ordinance 30-2024
10:20 a.m.
Ordinance making an appropriation to the Special Revenue Fund for the FEMA 2023
Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program in the amount of$524,727.27 received from the
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, authorizing a contribution of $52,472.23 in
matching funds, and authorizing the City Manager to execute all forms and contracts
accepting same.
Moved by Councilor Nelson to approve Ordinance 30-2024.
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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 7c — Ordinance 31-2024
10:23 a.m.
Ordinance making an appropriation to the Special Revenue Fund for the Epidemiology
Expansion Program in the amount of $72,247; received from the Department of State
Health Services; authorizing the City Manager to execute contract accepting same.
Moved by Councilor Nelson to approve Ordinance 31-2024.
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 7d — Ordinance 32-2024
10:25 a.m.
Ordinance appropriating $114,417 of grant funds pursuant to the Texas Motor Vehicle
Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA), FY 2024, SB 224 Catalytic Converter Grant
Program, appropriating said funds to the Special Revenue Fund, and authorizing the City
Manager to execute all documents necessary to accept and share said funds.
Moved by Councilor Browning to approve Ordinance 32-2024.
The motion was seconded by Councilor Smith and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Short, Councilors Battaglino, Browning, Nelson, Smith, Taylor, and Whiteley
Nays: None
Item 7e — Ordinance 33-2024
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10:28 a.m.
Ordinance appropriating up to $192,126 to the Special Revenue Fund for personnel and
equipment funding through a local partnership agreement with the Helen Farabee Center
for the Wichita Falls Multidisciplinary Behavioral Health Response Team for Years 2024
and 2025 and authorizing the City Manager to accept said funds.
Moved by Councilor Nelson to approve Ordinance 33-2024.
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 7f— Ordinance 34-2024
10:40 a.m.
Ordinance appropriating up to $64,000 to the Special Revenue Fund for the purchase of
a Ford Expedition and additional vehicle equipment from the McCoy Foundation Grant
Agreement for the Wichita Falls Multidisciplinary Behavioral Health Response Team and
authorizing the City Manager to accept said funds.
Moved by Councilor Nelson to approve Ordinance 34-2024.
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 7q — Ordinance 35-2024
10:43 a.m.
Ordinance amending Section 102-108b Altered Prima Facie Speed Limits of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Wichita Falls, to Codify speed zones changes.
Moved by Councilor Nelson to approve Ordinance 35-2024.
The motion was seconded by Councilor Browning and carried by the following vote:
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Ayes: Mayor Short, Councilors Battaglino, Browning, Nelson, Smith, Taylor, and Whiteley
Nays: None
Item 7h — Ordinance 36-2024
10:48 a.m.
Ordinance calling a General Election by the qualified voters of the City of Wichita Falls to
be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, to elect a Councilor at large, Councilor District
1 , and Councilor District 2 and authorizing a contract with Wichita County to furnish
election services and equipment.
Moved by Councilor Nelson to approve Ordinance 36-2024.
Motion seconded by Councilor Battaglino and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Short, Councilors Battaglino, Browning, Nelson, Smith, Taylor, and Whiteley.
Nays: None
Item 7i — Ordinance 37-2024
10:49 a.m.
Ordinance authorizing a Special Election to be held on November 5, 2024, to submit the
question of whether Chapter 174 of the Texas Local Government Code should be
adopted and propose an amendment to the City Charter to add Section 155 Collective
Bargaining Impasse, be submitted to the voters during the said election, setting forth the
proposed amendments and prescribing the form of the propositions.
Moved by Councilor Nelson to approve Ordinance 37-2024.
Motion seconded by Councilor Smith and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Short, Councilors Battaglino, Browning, Nelson, Smith, Taylor, and Whiteley.
Nays: None
Item 7j — Ordinance 38-2024
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10:51 a.m.
Ordinance approving the submission of additional proposed City Charter amendments to
the voters during the general-special election of November 5, 2024; further, setting forth
the additional proposed amendments and prescribing the form of the propositions.
Moved by Councilor Browning including changes to approve Ordinance 38-2024.
Motion seconded by Councilor Whiteley and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Short, Councilors Battaglino, Browning, Nelson, Smith, Taylor, and Whiteley.
Nays: None
Mayor Short recessed the meeting at 10:56 a.m.
Mayor Short reconvened the meeting at 11 :09 a.m.
Item 8a — Resolution 81-2024
11 :09 a.m.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Edgin, Parkman,
Fleming & Fleming, PC for Financial Audit Services for the Fiscal Year Ended September
30, 2024, with an option to renew for four additional one-year periods.
Moved by Councilor Nelson to approve Resolution 81-2024.
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 82-2024
11 :11 a.m.
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Resolution approving the programs and expenditures of the Wichita Falls Economic
Development Corporation (4A) and amending the budget to include funding up to
$1 ,000,000 to Midwestern State University (MSU) to support the proposed Student
Success and Military Education Center at MSU's existing main campus in Wichita Falls.
Moved by Councilor Browning to approve Resolution 82-2024.
The motion was seconded by Councilor Smith and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Short, Councilors Battaglino, Browning, Nelson, Smith, Taylor, and Whiteley.
Nays: None
Item 8c — Resolution 83-2024
11 :21 a.m.
Resolution approving the programs and expenditures of the Wichita Falls Type B (4B)
Sales Tax Corporation Board of Directors and amending the budget to include funding up
to $1 ,000,000 to Midwestern State University (MSU) to support the proposed Student
Success and Military Education Center at MSU's existing main campus in Wichita Falls.
Moved by Councilor Nelson to approve Resolution 83-2024.
The motion was seconded by Councilor Smith and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Short, Councilors Battaglino, Browning, Nelson, Smith, Taylor, and Whiteley.
Nays: None
Item 8d — Resolution 84-2024
11 :23 a.m.
Resolution approving the programs and expenditures of the Wichita Falls Type B (4B)
Sales Tax Corporation Board of Directors and amending the budget to include funding to
the YMCA of Wichita Falls to support the construction of a new indoor aquatics facility at
the existing Bill Bartley YMCA branch in Wichita Falls.
Moved by Councilor Browning to approve Resolution 84-2024.
The motion was seconded by Councilor Smith.
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There was a brief presentation and discussion regarding the proposed facilities, additional
programs that will be available, and benefits to the community, including open swim
community days for all citizens.
Tonya Genewick expressed her support of this project, the benefits of participation on a
swim team, the lack of facilities for swimmers at the new schools, and the lack of support
swimmers receive in general. Despite these challenges, swimmers from Wichita Falls
qualified for state multiple years, and these new facilities will allow more to excel. She
asked that the Council support this project.
Councilor Browning moved to amend the motion to include a cost of $1 .36 million.
The motion was seconded by Councilor Taylor and carried by the following vote:
Mayor Short, Councilors Battaglino, Browning, Nelson, Smith, Taylor, and Whiteley.
Nays: None
The motion as amended carried by the following vote:
Mayor Short, Councilors Battaglino, Browning, Nelson, Smith, Taylor, and Whiteley.
Nays: None
Item 8e — Resolution 85-2024
11 :37 a.m.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a non-annexation agreement with
Panda High Plains Hemp Gin, LLC guaranteeing the company immunity from annexation
for a certain term.
Moved by Councilor Nelson to approve Resolution 85-2024.
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 8f— Resolution 86-2024
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11 :41 a.m.
Resolution approving the substantial amendment to the PY 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.
Moved by Councilor Browning to approve Resolution 86-2024.
The motion was seconded by Councilor Smith and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Short, Councilors Battaglino, Browning, Nelson, Smith, Taylor, and Whiteley.
Nays: None
Item 8q — Resolution 87-2024
11 :46 a.m.
Resolution approving the PY 2024 Annual Action Plan to allocate Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds in the amount of $1 ,202,286 and HOME funds
in the amount of $349,481 , and reallocating $200,000 in prior year CDBG funds;
authorizing the City Manager and Assistant City Manager to execute all HUD documents.
Moved by Councilor Nelson to approve Resolution 87-2024.
The motion was seconded by Councilor Taylor and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Short, Councilors Battaglino, Browning, Nelson, Smith, Taylor, and Whiteley.
Nays: None
Item 8h — Resolution 88-2024
11 :50 a.m.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Advance Funding Agreement
(AFA) with Texas Department of Transportation for the construction of a Hike & Bike Trail
Camp Fire Property to Lucy Park in the amount of $83,512.
Mr. Leiker stated that this item is being pulled from the agenda due to a last-minute
request from TxDOT and will be brought back to Council on a future agenda.
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Item 8i — Resolution 89-2024
11 :50 a.m.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to purchase
the Fleet Management Software through the GSA Contract from AssetWorks Inc. in the
amount of $62,787.66.
Moved by Councilor Nelson to approve Resolution 89-2024.
The motion was seconded by Councilor Taylor and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Short, Councilors Battaglino, Browning, Nelson, Smith, Taylor, and Whiteley.
Nays: None
Item 8j — Resolution 90-2024
11 :53 a.m.
Resolution allowing the City Manager to execute an Airport Facilities Lease and Rental
Car Concession Agreement at the Wichita Falls Regional Airport with EAN Holdings, LLC
(dba Enterprise Rent-A-Car).
Moved by Councilor Nelson to approve Resolution 90-2024.
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 8k — Resolution 91-2024
11 :55 a.m.
Resolution authorizing the purchase of two 3/4-ton pickups for the Landfill and Water
Purification Divisions through the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative from Caldwell
Country Chevrolet II, LLC in the amount of $100,150.
Moved by Councilor Nelson to approve Resolution 91-2024.
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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 81 — Resolution 92-2024
11 :56 a.m.
Resolution approving a mediation settlement agreement between the City of Wichita Falls
and Wichita Falls Hospitality, Inc (Cause No. DC30-CV2023-2212).
Moved by Councilor Nelson to approve Resolution 92-2024.
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.
12:02 p.m.
Councilor Taylor wished Kinley Hegglund a Happy Birthday. He reminded everyone that
it is wildfire season and asked that citizens remove combustible items and consider
making a fire break on their property if they are adjacent to undeveloped property.
Councilor Whiteley congratulated the Employee of the Month and thanked her peers for
attending to support her. He discussed the over $1M grant funds approved today and
thanked staff for their work. He said Wichita Falls is very lucky to have multiple
foundations that support the City and thanked everyone involved with the foundations.
Councilor Browning thanked the Mayor and staff for keeping the meeting moving with a
long agenda. He applauded everyone involved in the hotel agreement, as this has been
a long-term project.
Councilor Smith discussed the need for community support of the Animal Control facility
due to the increase in animal intake. There will be a Clear the Shelters adoption event
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this Saturday, August 10th, with multiple vendors, and adoption fees will be waived for all
animals.
Councilor Battaglino stated that over 50,000 guests have visited Castaway Cove, and
Pirate's Plunge is back open. He congratulated Mrs. Zucker, noted that she is a military
spouse, and encouraged the support of military spouses in our community as they are
amazing employees.
Councilor Nelson stated that the Sports Complex is doing well, and 60% of the people
using it come from out of town. If we had the other field completed, those numbers would
rise. He is also working with the railroad museum since people who visit need
entertainment.
Mayor Short stated that Hotter `N Hell is coming up, and he will participate in the 25-mile
ride. He wished Kinley a Happy Birthday and asked that God continue blessing our City.
Item 10 — Executive Sessions
City Council adjourned into Executive Session at 12:10 p.m. in accordance with Texas
Government Code §551 .071 , §551 .087 and §551 .074.
Mayor Short reconvened the meeting in open session at 5:55 p.m. and announced that
no votes or polls were taken.
Item 11 — Adjourn
Mayor Short adjourned the meeting at 5:55 p.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 20th day of August 2024.
Tim hort, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Marie Balthrop, TRM , MMC
City Clerk
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