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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,
February 18, 2025, 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: Reverend Al Easterling
St. Mark's Global Methodist Church
(b) Pledge of Allegiance
3. 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
4. Approval of minutes of the Mayor and City Council.
(a) February 4, 2025 Regular Meeting
(b) February 6, 2025 Special Meeting
5. Receive Minutes
(a) Water Resources Committee, January 18, 2024
(b) Water Resources Committee, March 20, 2024
(c) Employee Benefits Trust Board, April 8, 2024
(d) Employee Benefits Trust Board, April 22, 2024
(e) Water Resources Committee, May 31 , 2024
(f) Employee Benefits Trust Board, August 7, 2024
(g) Employee Benefits Trust Board, September 16, 2024
(h) Employee Benefits Trust Board, September 30, 2024
(i) MPO Transportation Policy Committee, October 30, 2024
(j) Landmark Commission, December 17, 2024
(k) Lake Wichita Revitalization Committee, January 14, 2025
(I) Central Wichita Falls Neighborhood Revitalization Committee, January 21 , 2025
6. Resolution
(a) Resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute and grant a 20' x 200'
Easement and Right of Way to Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC as depicted
on the attached "EXHIBIT "A" across City-owned property located in All of Blk 238,
Original Town, Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas
REGULAR AGENDA
7. Resolutions
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(a) Resolution to consider economic benefits and support for a proposed affordable
housing tax credit project, Pioneer Crossing, at approximately 3110 Central
Freeway, Wichita Falls, Texas from WF Pioneer Crossing, LLC
(b) Resolution authorizing the City Manager to grant a one-year extension of the
existing contract with American Medical Response Ambulance Service, Inc. (AMR)
(c) Resolution authorizing the City of Wichita Falls' continued participation with the
Atmos Cities Steering Committee; and authorizing the payment of five cents per
capita to the Atmos Cities Steering Committee to fund regulatory and related
activities related to Atmos Energy Corporation
(d) Resolution authorizing the City of Wichita Falls' continued participation with the
Oncor Cities Steering Committee (OCSC); and authorizing the payment of eleven
cents per capita to the Oncor Cities Steering Committee to fund regulatory and
Legal Proceedings and Activities Related to Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC
(e) Resolution placing into effect Chapter 174 of the Texas Local Government Code,
the Fire and Police Employee Relations Act, effective April 1 , 2025
(f) Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a new Potable Water Purchase
Contract with the Wichita Valley Water Supply Corporation
(g) Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Wichita Valley Water Supply Corporation for the design,
construction, and operation of a new water main
(h) Resolution authorizing the City Manager to award bid and contract for the 2025
Crack Seal Project to Holbrook Asphalt, LLC in the amount of $229,141 .26
(i) Resolution setting the rates at Lake Arrowhead and Lake Kickapoo for leases of
City-owned property
(j) Resolution approving the programs and expenditures of the Wichita Falls Type B
Sales Tax Corporation Board of Directors and amending the budget to include
funding up to $4,000 to Hotter'n Hell Hundred (HHH) to purchase a new start line
arch for use by HHH and other community events
8. Other Council Matters
(a) Staff Reports
i. Annual Castaway Cove Update — Blake Jurecek and Jimmy Holmes
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ii. FY 2026 Budget Outlook and Calendar (Stephen Calvert, Director of
Finance/CFO)
(b) Announcements concerning items of community interest from members of the City
Council. No action will be taken or discussed.
9. Executive Sessions
(a) Executive session in accordance with Texas Government Code §551 .074 to
deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties,
discipline, dismissal of a public officer or employee (including, but not limited to the
City Manager).
(b) Executive Session in accordance with Texas Government Code § 551 .087, to
discuss or deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business
prospect that the City Council seeks to have, locate, stay, or expand in or near the
territory of the City of Wichita Falls and with which the City and/or economic
development corporations created by the City are conducting economic
development negotiations, including but not limited to Hotter'n Hell Hundred.
(c) Executive Session in accordance with Texas Government Code § 551 .072, to
deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property interests due
to the fact that deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on
the position of the City in negotiations with a third party (including, but not limited
to, the purchase and/or value of lake lots)
10.Adjourn
Spanish language interpreters, deaf interpreters, Braille copies or any other special needs
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
language of limitation found in this agenda or any document referring to such action. Any penal ordinance,
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
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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 12th day of February, 2025 at 5:30 o'clock
p.m.
Deputy City Clerk
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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
Austin Cobb - At-Large
Whitney Flack - District 1
Robert Brooks - District 2
Jeff Browning - District 3
Mike Battaglino - District 4
Tom Taylor - District 5
James McKechnie - Interim City Manager
Kinley Hegglund - City Attorney
Marie Balthrop - City Clerk
Mayor Short called the meeting to order at 8:32 a.m.
Item 2a — Invocation
Pastor Joe Cook, Grace Church, gave the invocation.
Item 2b — Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Short led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Item 3a — Employee of the Month — Armando Orozco, Resource Recovery
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Mayor Short recognized Armando Orozco as Employee of the Month for February 2025
and shared a brief video. He congratulated Mr. Orozco and presented him with a plaque,
letter of appreciation, dinner for two, and a check and thanked him for his service.
Item 3b — Proclamation — Black History Month, Wichita Falls Alliance for Arts and
Culture
Mayor Short read a proclamation proclaiming February as Black History Month.
Item 3c— Proclamation — Meals on Wheels Month, Meals on Wheels Wichita County
Mayor Short read a proclamation proclaiming March as Meals on Wheels Month.
Item 3d — Proclamation — Teen Dating Violence, First Step of Wichita Falls, Inc.
Mayor Short read a proclamation proclaiming February as Teen Dating Violence
Awareness Month.
Samantha McWinney recognized Kiawa Martinez as Advocate of the Year for the Texas
Council on Family Violence.
Mayor Short made a special presentation of a proclamation to Lorelei Mitchell,
proclaiming January 23, 2025, as Lorelei Mitchell Eagle Scout Day.
Item 3e — Proclamation — Youth Leadership Wichita Falls
Mayor Short read a proclamation proclaiming February 4, 2025, as Youth Leadership in
Wichita Falls, Texas Day.
Item 4 — Comments from Citizens
Ken Lambert, 1809 Eden Lane, discussed concerns about the health hazards of adding
fluoride to the water.
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Karen Thompson, Wichita Falls, discussed concerns with drug cartels in Wichita Falls.
Item 5-6 — Consent Items
James McKechnie, Interim 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 Battaglino and, with no comments or questions
from the public, carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Short, Councilors Battaglino, Brooks, Browning, Cobb, Flack, and Taylor.
Nays: None
Item 5 — Approval of the January 21, 2025 minutes of the Mayor and City Council
Item 6 — Receive Minutes
(a) Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health Board, January 12, 2024
(b) Wichita Falls —Wichita County Public Health Board, May 10, 2024
(c) Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health Board, July 12, 2024
(d) Central Wichita Falls Neighborhood Revitalization Committee, June 4, 2024
(e) Wichita Falls 4B Sales Tax Corporation (WF-4BSTC), September 5, 2024
(f) Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation (WFEDC 4A), September
19, 2024
(g) Central Wichita Falls Neighborhood Revitalization Committee, October 8, 2024
(h) Wichita Falls MPO — Technical Advisory Committee, October 10, 2024
(i) Wichita Falls 4B Sales Tax Corporation (WF-4BSTC), November 4, 2024
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(j) Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation (WFEDC 4A), November 21,
2024
(k) Lake Wichita Revitalization Committee, December 10, 2024
(I) Central Wichita Falls Neighborhood Revitalization Committee, January 7, 2025
Item 7a(i) — Public hearing on an ordinance to rezone 1446 Trout Street (.75 acres
out of Block 10, A-296 -J) from Single Family -2 (SF-2) to Residential Mixed Use
(RMU) zoning district and amend the Land Use Plan from Low Density Residential
to High Density Residential to allow for development of a self-storage facility
Mayor Short opened the public hearing at 9:00 a.m.
Terry Floyd, Director of Development Services, discussed the timeline of the proposed
rezone at 1446 Trout Street from SF-2 to RMU to allow for additional tenant amenities for
the Lions Court Apartments and the addition of a 4,450 sf self-storage facility, separate
and independent of the complex. The Planning and Zoning Commission approved this at
their January meeting.
Councilor Browning asked if anyone in the area had objections to the rezoning, and Mr.
Floyd said they did not receive any protests from the notices mailed to residents in the
surrounding area.
Jessie Lanier, 1451 Trout, expressed concerns regarding traffic issues at the apartment
complex, the increase in traffic with the addition of the storage facility, and possible crime
associated with the storage being located in front of the property, which is close to her
home. She is against having the storage area in the front and asked that it be moved to
the back.
Councilor Browning discussed the current building code, which requires a fence and
parking. He feels that the entrance should be in the back for its intended purpose.
Kurt Keck, Lions Court Apartments, said they purchased the additional property to add
additional amenities for the residents. Sixty percent of the storage will be for the apartment
complex owners, and the rest will be for residents. Initially, it will not be advertised to the
public, but they wanted it to be zoned properly should public use be allowed in the future.
There will be two entrances to the storage area, one from Trout Street and one on the
other side of the property, and the facility will be offset and fenced.
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Councilor Brooks asked what would be done to make the residents around the area feel
more secure about criminal activity. Mr. Keck said they have had no issues in the
community, have made extensive improvements to the property, and the crime rate has
reduced since they fenced it and made it a gated community.
Councilor Flack clarified that the new storage facility will be absorbed into the current
property and will have only new on-site amenities, and Mr. Keck agreed.
Councilor Brooks asked again about how the area would be secured to protect
surrounding residents from crime. Mr. Keck stated that residents are heavily vetted before
they are allowed to move in, and the storage area will have a fence and alarm.
Chief Borrego discussed the reduction of crime in the area since it changed to Lions
Court. They do make calls there, but it is not a problem area. He stated that storage
buildings do occasionally get broken into, but typically the surrounding houses are not
targeted.
Beverly Ellis, 1605 Parkdale, said the problem is not the crime rate but the creation of
more traffic on the Trout and Thompson Street side and asked if the storage could be
moved to the back of the property behind their current office location for easier access to
the apartment residents. She asked about the notification process and stated Ms. Lanier
only received notification last week.
Councilor Flack asked if this item was just the zoning to allow for the expansion, and Mr.
Floyd said that was correct. Mr. Floyd stated that residents were notified per state law,
and the issues discussed will be considered during the site review.
Mayor Short closed the public hearing at 9:23 a.m.
Item 7a(ii) — Ordinance 06-2025
Ordinance to rezone 1446 Trout Street (.75 acres out of Block 10, A-296 -J) from Single
Family -2 (SF-2)to Residential Mixed Use (RMU)zoning district and amend the Land Use
Plan from Low Density Residential to High Density Residential to allow for development
of a self-storage facility.
Moved by Councilor Battaglino to approve Ordinance 06-2025.
The motion was seconded by Councilor Taylor and, with no comments or questions from
the public, carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Short, Councilors Battaglino, Brooks, Browning, Cobb, Flack, and Taylor.
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Nays: None
Item 7b — Ordinance 07-2025
Ordinance of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, amending the Code of Ordinances by
amending Chapter 2 Administration, Article VII Public Records, Division 3 Records
Management, and providing for severability.
Moved by Councilor Battaglino to approve Ordinance 07-2025.
The motion was seconded by Councilor Browning and, with no comments or questions
from the public, carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Short, Councilors Battaglino, Brooks, Browning, Cobb, Flack, and Taylor.
Nays: None
Item 7c — Ordinance 08-2025
Ordinance making an appropriation to the Special Revenue Fund in the amount of
$10,000.00 for grant funding from the Dallas Internet Crimes Against Children Task
Force, which is administered by the City of Dallas Reimbursement Program.
Moved by Councilor Battaglino to approve Ordinance 08-2025.
The motion was seconded by Councilor Browning and, with no comments or questions
from the public, carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Short, Councilors Battaglino, Brooks, Browning, Cobb, Flack, and Taylor.
Nays: None
Item 7d — Ordinance 09-2025
Ordinance accepting $175,205 for the Public Transportation Division from the Federal
Transit Administration for FY 2024 Section 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities Formula Grants.
Moved by Councilor Battaglino to approve Ordinance 09-2025.
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The motion was seconded by Councilor Taylor.
Valerie Rhodes, 1701 Avalon Place, expressed concerns about the bus shelter at East
Linwood not being rebuilt after the pad was replaced, requested that shelters always face
the East, and discussed the possibility of changing the shape to make them more user-
friendly.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Short, Councilors Battaglino, Brooks, Browning, Cobb, Flack, and Taylor.
Nays: None
Item 7e — Ordinance 10-2025
Ordinance appropriating $2,023,546 in Federal Transit Administration funds and
$416,133 in State Funds for the FY 2024 Section 5307 Transit System and authorizing
the City Manager to execute all necessary funding agreements related hereto.
Moved by Councilor Battaglino to approve Ordinance 10-2025.
The motion was seconded by Councilor Taylor and, with no comments or questions from
the public, carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Short, Councilors Battaglino, Brooks, Browning, Cobb, Flack, and Taylor.
Nays: None
Item 8a — Resolution 11-2025
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement
with Denton Navarro Rodriguez Bernal Santee & Zech, P.C., for legal services related to
2025 collective bargaining with the Wichita Falls Professional Fire Fighters Association.
Moved by Councilor Battaglino to approve Resolution 11-2025.
The motion was seconded by Councilor Taylor and, with no comments or questions from
the public, carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Short, Councilors Battaglino, Brooks, Browning, Cobb, Flack, and Taylor.
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Nays: None
Item 8b — Resolution 12-2025
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to award bid and contract for the 2025 Transfer
Station Wall Repairs Project to First Construction LLC in the amount of $192,397.34.
Moved by Councilor Battaglino to approve Resolution 12-2025.
The motion was seconded by Councilor Taylor and, with no comments or questions from
the public, carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Short, Councilors Battaglino, Brooks, Browning, Cobb, Flack, and Taylor.
Nays: None
The City Council adjourned into Executive Session at 9:41 a.m. in accordance with Texas
Government Code §551 .071 .
Mayor Short reconvened the meeting in open session at 10:57 a.m. and announced that
no votes or polls were taken.
Item 8c — Resolution 13-2025
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement
(PSA) with Freese and Nichols Inc. (FNI) for the Development of the Section 404
Application for Lake Ringgold in the amount of up to $3,053,000.00.
Moved by Councilor Battaglino to approve Resolution 13-2025.
The motion was seconded by Councilor Cobb.
Russell Schreiber, Director of Public Works, provided an update on the Lake Ringgold
project, outlining its history and timeline. He emphasized that the next step is the 404
permit application and that further delays will increase costs. The funding approved today
will be paid as work is completed, and the contract can be stopped at any point, and the
application process takes two years, followed by two years of review.
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Councilor Battaglino highlighted the drought's impact on Sheppard Air Force Base
(SAFB), which accounts for approximately 35% of our economy, and the possibility of
losing missions if we cannot provide adequate water. Mr. Schreiber stressed the
importance of securing a long-term water supply for SAFB, not only for Wichita Falls but
the entire North Texas region.
Mayor Short stated that we are the regional water supplier for fifteen other entities and
have looked at twenty-two other options for a long-term water supply.
Mr. Schreiber stated the Lake Ringgold area was identified in 1950 and is the only viable
freshwater reservoir site in this region.
Shane Cody, a resident of Henrietta, spoke in opposition and requested that the Council
not execute the PSA and wait for clarity on Senator Charles Perry's plan to meet the water
supply needs in North Texas, which will be revealed in mid-March. He discussed HB
2114, which proposes that engineering firms that help to identify a project cannot be the
firm to build the project, and how this could affect the project. He also discussed the high
cost and asked when taxpayers would get to vote on this project.
Lyle Horwood, Henrietta, spoke in opposition and asked how this would affect the tax
base, given the large amount of land that would be removed. He asked that the City hold
off on this application until we hear what the State Legislature has to say.
Debra Clark, East of Henrietta, whose ranch sits in the footprint of the proposed lake,
spoke in opposition. She discussed how the state is focusing on water, and it is a top
priority for Governor Abbott. Senator Perry, Chair of the Water, Agriculture, and Rural
Affairs Committee, has studied and developed a water plan that aims to meet state needs
with less environmental impact. She discussed Senator Perry's concerns about the
challenges of using eminent domain for reservoirs and his plan to use pipelines, which he
will unveil in the next few months. Given that this project has been in progress since the
1950s, an additional three months is not a significant amount of time to wait. The twenty-
two options previously considered are outdated and have not been updated, and new
technologies have provided more options and lower costs. She discussed the contested
case hearing and the recommendation to deny this reservoir and asked the Council to
table this item and wait to see if there is a viable option that is less expensive.
Valerie Rhodes, 1706 Avalon, discussed the new industry coming to our city that will
increase the population, and they will need water. She asked that the environmental side
be considered but thinks we should move forward now.
Stephen Santellana, 1905 Lake Bend, discussed Council responsibilities, what the project
means to the citizens and other water users, and how moving forward is the only viable
solution. The state may be proposing a solution, but the pipeline will require purchasing
land and could take years to complete. Future Councils will have difficult decisions if the
state doesn't step up to share regional water. He discussed the vision Russell had to
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begin earmarking funds to help pay for the steps being taken. Rather than talking about
eminent domain and taking of land, he suggested discussing purchasing land. Every state
highway requires purchasing land, and other lakes like Kickapoo and Arrowhead have
been built in the same way. We are not that far removed from the drought of record and
how that affected the community. The vote today should be an easy decision, as tabling
this is just kicking the can down the road. This is the only viable solution, and we should
press forward with this long-term regional water solution, as our region depends on it.
Steve Garner, 2806 S. Shepherds Glenn, said we are ten years out of the drought of
record, and he discussed the amount of rain over the years prior to the drought and how
we are behind the average annual rainfall amount every year. During the drought, we
could have lost SAFB, which affects Wichita Falls and the surrounding areas. Had
Sheppard moved their mission, we would probably never have gotten that mission back.
He urged the Council to move forward as the quicker it gets done, the less it will cost and
the more water security our combined communities will have going forward. This is the
most viable project, and this is the next step in the process. He asked the Council to vote
yes on this process, which is already funded.
Ron Kitchens, Wichita Falls, discussed how he hears others saying Austin is going to fix
this problem. They were supposed to fix school funding, and 10 years later, it isn't fixed,
so he does not believe Austin will fix the water issue either. He asked us to envision a
statewide Water Board, like California, and how communities there must feel about water
not being available during the fire due to water rights, and how it took a federal order to
make the water board do the right thing. We are in an important place, but we are on our
own, as we are not in the metroplex, panhandle, or Interstate 35 areas. If there is a state-
wide water board, our representation versus those areas will not be equal. We have one
State Representative and one Senator for each half of the city, while the metroplex area
has dozens. Our future depends on moving forward. No community thrives standing in
the middle of the road, and if we want to be victors, not victims, we have to own our future.
No one in Austin is worried about water in Wichita Falls, and our local officials will best
represent our community.
Glen Barham, 900 8th Street, President/CEO of the Sheppard Military Affairs Committee
(SMAC), and former Mayor during the drought of record, discussed how it took 2 1/2 years
of fighting the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for the water reuse program
to be approved and if we had not received that approval to have a viable water source,
we would have lost missions from SAFB. He also serves as the chair of the Water
Resources Commission, which approves the Lake Ringgold project, and SMAC supports
it. SAFB was ready to move missions at a moment's notice if we had not fixed the water
issue during the drought, and we would not have gotten those missions back. We need
to move forward, continue our efforts, and be prepared as opposed to having to rush to
get caught up. SAFB is closer to 40% of our economy and is vital to our region. Senator
Perry is introducing legislation that may or may not provide solutions to our problem, and
he has also stated Wichita Falls needed to move forward with the Lake Ringgold project.
Mr. Barham asked the Council to approve the Resolution.
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Kerry Maroney, President of Biggs and Mathews, provided a history of the regional water
planning group beginning in 1997 when Senate Bill 1 created a grassroots regional water
plan, which divided the state into sixteen regions to implement a plan for the future water
supply. Wichita Falls is in Region B, which covers eleven counties. In 1998, Biggs and
Mathews, Freese and Nichols, and Alan Plummer and Associates were selected to assist
with the first regional water plan and have been part of every regional plan since. It has
always been in the plan to develop Lake Ringgold, and the plan has been updated every
5 years and continues to include this project. Seventy percent of municipal water demand
in Region B is provided by Wichita Falls. Lake Ringgold has been designated as a unique
reservoir site and is recognized in the 2007 State Water Plan, which provided protection
for this area for future development. Studies over the last sixty years show that Lake
Ringgold is the only remaining viable reservoir site in Region B. He encouraged the
council to move forward with the PSA and development of Lake Ringgold.
Councilor Cobb thanked everyone for their input. He supported Lake Ringgold during his
campaign and still does. We have to take care of ourselves, and the contract can be
stopped at any point if needed. This is the best option at this point and we have to continue
to move forward.
Councilor Taylor has been in favor of this proposal, and today's comments solidified it.
We are on the cusp of tremendous growth, and water is necessary for growth. Let's move
forward.
Mayor Short thanked everyone for attending. No one knows what the future holds, and
delays got us here sixty years later. We have to move forward for water security. Lakes
work every time, water is our new currency, and this is our opportunity to move forward.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Short, Councilors Battaglino, Brooks, Browning, Cobb, Flack, and Taylor.
Nays: None
Item 8d — Resolution 14-2025
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to make an application for a
grant from the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Assistance Grant Program FY'
2026, in the amount up to $93,000.00.
Moved by Councilor Battaglino to approve Resolution 14-2025.
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The motion was seconded by Councilor Cobb and, with no comments or questions from
the public, carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Short, Councilors Battaglino, Brooks, Browning, Cobb, Flack, and Taylor.
Nays: None
Item 8e — Resolution 15-2025
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to make an application for a
grant from the Office of the Governor, State Homeland Security Program, Law
Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities (SHSP-LETPA), FY' 2026, in the amount up
to $40,000.00.
Moved by Councilor Battaglino to approve Resolution 15-2025.
The motion was seconded by Councilor Cobb and, with no comments or questions from
the public, carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Short, Councilors Battaglino, Brooks, Browning, Cobb, Flack, and Taylor.
Nays: None
Item 9a — Discussion on Sidewalk Infrastructure and Policy
Paul Menzies, Assistant City Manager, stated that Councilor Taylor and Planning and
Zoning Commission member Jack Browne asked to discuss our current sidewalk
infrastructure, gaps, and solutions to fill those gaps. The general rule is that sidewalks
are installed by the developer and development is put in. The city has never installed or
maintained sidewalks, nor do we budget for that.
Terry Floyd, Director of Development Services, gave a presentation regarding the Code
of Ordinance section dealing with sidewalk construction and maintenance. He discussed
how existing sidewalks could be damaged during construction, how the Texas
Department of Transportation could also be involved when state right-of-way is used, and
discussed new development on Southwest Parkway and Hwy 277 and how the sidewalk
was built by the developer to connect to the existing sidewalk. He discussed a gap in the
sidewalk along Lenore Lane, how the land in the gap is owned by Union Pacific Railroad,
and discussed barriers that often make sidewalk connections impractical.
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Jack Browne, 2000 Margaret Drive, lives across from the 10-foot sidewalk gap in the
railroad area. He says the city owns the right-of-way, and it has a water line going to
SAFB, and kids end up walking in the street due to this 10-foot sidewalk gap. Mr. Browne
discussed how he lost weight walking, various gaps in sidewalks he has found, and other
citizens who have expressed concerns. He discussed grants available for schools to build
sidewalks and the two variances in the current ordinance that can be granted to
developers. He understands there is no current funding, but we need a plan that moves
us toward doing a better job. He asked that the council consider solutions moving forward.
Council briefly discussed other possible solutions and grants, replacing current curbs with
ADA ramps when water line repairs are made, the lack of sidewalks in Eastside, safety
issues, and possible future funding.
Mr. McKechnie discussed exploring the current variances to see if changes are needed,
discussing this issue in the upcoming budget, and researching grant opportunities.
Item 9b — Announcements concerning items of community interest from members
of the City Council. No action will be taken or discussed.
Councilor Cobb will participate in Principal for the Day next week as principal at Franklin
Elementary. He appreciates everyone who attended today and the community
participation.
Councilor Brooks thanked everyone who assisted with the cleanup on Pine Street. He
read a list of volunteers who helped and thanked the Serve Team from City Hope Church
for their assistance. He hears a lot of complaints from District 2 residents, and he
discussed the history of his district and how he intends to keep working to fix issues in
District 2.
Councilor Flack thanked Councilor Brooks and said she loves hearing about Wichita Falls
coming together and causing a ripple effect and for his passion for his district. Stay
healthy.
Councilor Browning congratulated Councilor Brooks for the successful cleanup.
Councilor Taylor thanked Councilor Brooks. He said he felt sad driving over to Pine Street,
and it broke his heart to see how some people in our city have to live. He discussed the
need for wildfire mitigation and the need to continue to work toward helping others.
Councilor Battaglino discussed various upcoming events over the next two weeks. He will
participate in Principal for the Day on the 12th at Memorial High School, and next Friday,
he and his wife will participate in Dancing with the Stars, which benefits Big Brothers and
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Big Sisters. He encouraged donations for that event and encouraged everyone to get a
bingo card from Downtown Wichita Falls Development and support local businesses.
Mayor Short thanked Councilor Brooks and other individuals who participated in the
cleanup. Four roll-offs were filled by 9:00. He thanked Hayden Hansen for bringing
additional dumpsters and for making six trips to the dump. It was a great event, and he
loves this city and appreciates everyone showing up.
Item 10 — Executive Sessions
City Council adjourned into Executive Session at 12:33 pm. in accordance with Texas
Government Code §551 .087 and §551 .074.
Mayor Short reconvened the meeting in open session at 1 :25 p.m. and announced that
no votes or polls were taken.
Item 11 — Adjourn
Mayor Short adjourned the meeting at 1 :26 p.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 18th day of February 2025.
Tim Short, Mayor
ATTEST:
Marie Balthrop, TRMC, MMC
City Clerk
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Item 1 - Call to Order
The City Council of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, met in a Special Joint Meeting at 2:00
p.m. on the above date in rooms 8-10 at the MPEC with the following members present.
Tim Short - Mayor
Austin Cobb - At-Large
Whitney Flack - District 1
Jeff Browning - District 3
Mike Battaglino - District 4
Tom Taylor - District 5
James McKechnie - Interim City Manager
Kinley Hegglund - City Attorney
Marie Balthrop - City Clerk
Absent: Robert Brooks, Councilor District 2
Item 1 — Call to Order
Mayor Short called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m.
Item 2 — Executive Sessions
City Council adjourned into Executive Session at 2:00 pm. in accordance with Texas
Government Code §551.087 and §551.071.
Mayor Short reconvened the meeting in open session at 3:55 p.m. and announced that
no votes or polls were taken.
Item 11 — Adjourn
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Mayor Short adjourned the meeting at 3:55 p.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 18th day of February 2025.
Tim Short, Mayor
ATTEST:
Marie Balthrop, TRMC, MMC
City Clerk
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Water Resources Committee Meeting
01/18/24
1) Meeting Called to Order: 4:03 PM
2) Approval of Previous Minutes: August 28, 2023
3) Current Drought Conditions: Daniel Nix gave an update on the current status of lake
levels, the Drought Monitor year-over-year (2022 compared to 2023), the number of
summer days with temperatures over 100 degrees and over 110 degrees, and a
prediction of lake levels with best-case, average, and worst-case scenarios. Mark
Southard gave updates on the US Seasonal Drought Outlook over the next 3 months, the
temperature and precipitation outlook through June 2024, and another lake level
prediction based on various regional and NOAA climate factors.
4) Potential Triggering of Stage 2: Daniel Nix gave an estimate that under current
conditions, Stage 2 of drought restrictions could be triggered early in 2024.
5) Water Conservation Plan Update: Walter Chandler from Freese and Nichols gave the
current status update on the Water Conservation Plan and Drought Contingency Plan.
Estimated time to complete would be early to mid March.
6) Old Business:
a. Russell Schreiber and Daniel Nix gave a short update on Lake Ringgold. The
Mayor's letter supporting the lake was released (01/18/24). Exceptions due to
the AU on 01/19/24 from the City, and they will be part of the record for the
TCEQ to consider their decision. Hopeful for a decision in April or May from the
TCEQ.
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b. Glenn Barham mentioned adding a section to the Consumer Confidence Report
that shows comparisons of water bills across the State, and breakdown of the
bill.
c. Russell Schreiber gave a short update on the 9th St. elevated storage tank
construction.
7) New Business: Daniel Nix noted that the Utilities trucks had been outfitted with tailgate
wraps that give the City's conservation message.
8) New Meeting Date: A proposed meeting date for late March.
9) Meeting Adjourned: 4:46 PM
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Water Resources Committee Meeting
03/20/24
1) Meeting Called to Order: 4:04 PM
2) Approval of Previous Minutes:January 18, 2023
3) Current Drought Conditions: Mark Southard gave an update on the current status of lake
levels, the Drought Monitor year-over-year (2023 compared to 2024), a prediction of
lake levels with best-case, average, and worst-case scenarios, updates on the US
Seasonal Drought Outlook over the next 3 months, the temperature and precipitation
outlook through June 2024, and another lake level prediction based on various regional
and NOAA climate factors.
4) Draft Water Conservation Plan Review: Walter Chandler from Freese and Nichols gave a
brief review of the major changes between the old and new Water Conservation Plans.
5) Draft Drought Contingency Plan Review: Walter Chandler from Freese and Nichols gave
a brief review of the major changes between the old and new Drought Contingency
Plans. Following the review, the Water Resources Committee voted to recommend
sending the plan to Council for approval.
6) Old Business:
a. Steve Smith asked about any new updates on Lake Ringgold. Russell said there
hasn't been much news as of late, but the City was notified there would be an
amicus brief submitted by a supporter of the City.
7) New Business: Daniel Nix noted that the Utilities trucks had been outfitted with tailgate
wraps that give the City's conservation message.
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8) New Meeting Date: No new business.
9) Set Next Meeting Date: A poll will be submitted to the Committee in late May to
determine the best date for a new meeting at that time.
10)Meeting Adjourned: 4:46 PM
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City of Wichita Falls
Employee Benefits Trust Board
Meeting Minutes
April 8th, 2024
The meeting was held in the Conference Room at Big Blue Tower, 719 Scott Ave, Wichita
Falls, TX 76301 .
Present: Tim Short, Mayor
Darron Leiker, City Manager
Kinley Hegglund, City Attorney
Christi Klyn, Director of Human Resources
Stephen Calvert, Chief Financial Officer
Angela Bosma, Employee Benefits Specialist II
Tamatha Kalick, HR Generalist/Employee Benefits Specialist
Brent Weegar, HUB Int'I, Senior Vice President, Public Sector
Blaze McCarthy, HUB Senior Account Manager
Heath Haigood, Account Executive, Public Sector
Agenda Items:
Meeting was called to order at 9:00 am
II. Minutes from the previous meeting on 10/12/23 were approved.
III. HUB International presentation (taken directly from the HUB 4/8/24 binder):
a. "Overview
i. Financial Results: The City of Wichita Falls' total per capita healthcare
cost increased by +7.5% at year end 2023. Per capita health claims
increased by +8% and prescription claims increased by +9% at year end.
Over the past 5 years, the City has achieved a 3.2% average claims
trend vs the nation at 7.1%.
For the 2023 plan year, there were 27 claimants over$75k accounting
for$3.6m or 33% of claims spend. In comparison, 2022 plan year, there
were 18 claimants over$75k accounting for$2.4m or 24% of claims
spend. There were $0 in stop loss reimbursements vs $466k in stop loss
premiums paid.
Through the first 2 months of the 2024 plan year, total per capita
healthcare costs have decreased -11% compared to the first 2 months of
the 2023 plan year. Per capita health claims have decreased -26.8%
and prescription claims have increased +20.8%. 2024 plan year to date
there is one claimant over$75k accounting for 19% of claims spend.
ii. Renewal: The City of Wichita Falls will renew all administrative and
insurance policies for the 2025 plan year. HUB will be releasing an RFP
on the City's behalf to evaluate market alternatives and negotiate long
term pricing, allowance and performance guarantees.
N. Moving forward: After evaluating benchmarking data and best practices,
the City recalibrated its health plan design for 2024, using fund balance
to improve its health plan offerings. For 2025, HUB is not recommending
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any significant changes to health plan design but rather focusing on RFP
and vendor negotiations for the 2025 plan year.
b. Historical Cost Analysis
c. Utilization Review
d. Benchmarking
e. Budget Projection and Plan Options
f. Strategic Recommendations:
i. Financial Results: The City of Wichita Falls' total per capita healthcare
cost increased by +7.5% at year end 2023. Per capita health claims
increased by +8% and prescription claims increased by +9% at year end.
Over the past 5 years, the City has achieved a 3.2% average claims
trend vs the nation at 7.1%.
For the 2023 plan year, there were 27 claimants over$75k accounting
for$3.6m or 33% of claims spend. In comparison, 2022 plan year, there
were 18 claimants over$75k accounting for$2.4m or 24% of claims
spend. There were $0 in stop loss reimbursements vs $466k in stop loss
premiums paid.
Through the first 2 months of the 2024 plan year, total per capita
healthcare costs have decreased -11% compared to the first 2 months of
the 2023 plan year. Per capita health claims have decreased -26.8%
and prescription claims have increased +20.8%. 2024 plan year to date
there is one claimant over$75k accounting for 19% of claims spend
ii. Renewal: The City of Wichita Falls will renew all administrative and
insurance policies for the 2025 plan year. HUB will be releasing an RFP
on the City's behalf to evaluate market alternatives and negotiate long
term pricing, allowance and performance guarantees. We are projecting
the RFP draft to be sent to the City in April with release in May.
N. Budget: Projected fund balance for year end FY24 is expected to grow
over$744k and exceed $14.5 in the cumulative fund balance. HUB
recommends a minimum fund balance of 25% of total expense which is
$3.8m for FY24. For FY25 HUB assumed a 3% employer increase in
funding which will cover projected increases/expenses including no
employee contribution adjustments.
iv. Health Plan Design: The City made substantive enhancements to its
Health Plans in 2024. For 2025, HUB is not recommending any
significant changes to preserve good will from 2024. As we move
through the RFP process, we will provide a menu of options with savings
and member impact as we plan for 2025.
v. Contributions: For the 2024 Plan year the City is projected to fund
80.6% of the total cost of health care. The City funds 93.3% to employee
only and 71.7% to dependent coverage for the HSA plan. The City is
cost neutral between the HSA and CAT plans however funds more to the
PPO Core plan. If adjustments are needed, it is recommended for the
city consider increasing cost sharing to the PPO Core plan to incentivize
enrollment in the HSA and CAT plans.
vi. Health Clinic: IN 2024 the City moved its behavioral health professional
from part time to full time. The City & HUB will be meeting with Quad
Med on 4/17 to review the year end utilization report.
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vii. Retiree Plans: As a best practice, the City applies separate risk adjusted
rates for the retiree health program which explicitly states the employer
and employee subsidy levels of retiree risk. Currently the City funds
between 59.0% and 56.4% of the retiree only premium and 0% toward
dependent coverage. The City has cost neutral funding between the
HSA and CAT plan however funds more to the PPO Core plan. It is
recommended to consider moving the PPO Core plan towards cost
neutrality over time.
viii. Dental: The Humana dental plan of benefits and funding structures are
in line with benchmarking. No significant changes are recommended at
this time.
ix. Vision: The fully insured Superior vision plan of benefits and funding
structures are in line with benchmarking. No significant changes are
recommended to the plan design or funding levels at this time.
x. Life and Disability: The life insurance is in line with benchmarking,
however it is recommended to evaluate increasing the $8,000 monthly
maximum benefit for the long-term disability plan during the RFP
process. HUB will provide options for the City's consideration.
xi. Other HUB Resources:
1. HUB Employee Advocate Hotline ($1.50 PEPM)
2. FinPath Financial Wellness Program (New optional HUB program
- $20 PEPY)
a. Certified Financial Counseling (1:1)
b. FinPath University Courses
c. Financial Health Tools
d. Low-interest loans
3. Compliance Updates:
a. ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, etc. remain the law of the
land
b. COVID-19 guidance (largely expired)
c. Spending account (FSA, HRA, HAS) changes
d. Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Fee ($3 per covered
life per year) extended to 2029; adjusted annually
e. Increased focus on transparency
f. 2024 Predictions
g. Renewal Timeline"
IV. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1125 hours.
Prepared by:
Angela D. Bosma, EBSII
City of Wichita Falls/HR Department
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City of Wichita Falls
Employee Benefits Trust Board
Meeting Minutes
April 22nd, 2024
The meeting was held in the Conference Room at Big Blue Tower, 719 Scott Ave, Wichita
Falls, TX 76301 .
Present: Tim Short, Mayor
Darron Leiker, City Manager
Kinley Hegglund, City Attorney
Paul Menzies, Assistant City Manager
Stephen Calvert, Chief Financial Officer
Angela Bosma, Employee Benefits Specialist II
Tamatha Kalick, HR Generalist/Employee Benefits Specialist
Councilman Bobby Whiteley
Councilman Mike Battaglino
Kelly Fristoe — Healthinsurologist, President, Financial Partners
David Cook, Producer, Financial Partners
Todd Rogers, Executive Dir of Bus Dev, TheKemptonGroup
Johnna Wright, Tower Extrusions
Derek Francis, CPA-CFO, Hospice of Wichita Falls
Agenda Items:
Meeting was called to order at 2:00 pm
II. Minutes from the previous meeting on 4/8/24 were approved.
III. Presentation by Financial Partners: Kelly Fristoe and David Cook were joined by
Todd Rogers, a representative of TheKemptonGroup. The City gives special
thanks to Johnna Wright, of Tower Extrusions and Derek Francis of Hospice WF,
who provided testimonials for how this program works for their companies.
Attendees discussed a vision for going forward with the City's Employee Benefits
Trust (EBT). This was followed by a discussion that the EBT would soon initiate a
Request for Proposal (RFP) which would allow all interested parties to make
proposals for the EBT. The board members wish to convey their thanks to
everyone who attended and expressed hope that Kelly and his company would
participate in the RFP process.
IV. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1631 hours.
Prepared by:
Angela D. Bosma, EBSII
City of Wichita Falls/HR Department
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Water Resources Committee Meeting
05/31/24
1) Meeting Called to Order: 4:00 PM
2) Approval of Previous Minutes: March 20, 2024
3) Current Drought Conditions: Mark Southard gave an update on the current status of lake
levels, the Drought Monitor year-over-year (2023 compared to 2024), a prediction of
lake levels with best-case, average, and worst-case scenarios, updates on the US
Seasonal Drought Outlook over the next 3 months, the temperature and precipitation
outlook through September 2024.
4) Discussion for restrictions: Steve Smith suggested watering 2 days per week is enough
for lawns. Richard Milhollon asked how much water is saved with 2 days per week
watering, and Russell Schreiber noted that in some cases citizens actually water more on
those two days than they would with no day restrictions. Glenn Barham mentioned that
as mayor, he would recommend removing the restrictions, but as a member of the
committee he was more willing to keep them and reassess in the fall. Shane FitzHenry
noted that the plan says Stage 1 is at 65%, so the plan requirements should be
considered. Glenn Barham asked the committee if they were comfortable at 80%, and
Steve Smith recommended 78%. The committee agreed on 78%to recommend
removing Stage 1 restrictions.
5) Old Business:
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a. Glenn Barham asked about he status of Lake Ringgold, and Russell Schreiber
noted that the City had met it's obligations according to the TCEQ. The TCEQ
signed the permit on 5/28/24, and the next step is to pursue the 404 permit.
6) New Business: Mark Southard noted that Tyson Traw now works for the City of Wichita
Falls as the Deputy Director of Public Works, so his seat on the committee is currently
open. Mark also introduced Hunter Adams as the Water Purification Superintendent.
7) New Meeting Date: Will be set late summer or early fall.
8) Meeting Adjourned:4:38 PM
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City of Wichita Falls
Employee Benefits Trust Board
Meeting Minutes
August 7, 2024
The meeting was held in the Conference Room at Big Blue Tower, 719 Scott Ave., Wichita Falls,
TX 76301.
Present: Darron Leiker, City Manager
Paul Menzies, Assistant City Manager
Kinley Hegglund, City Attorney
Henry Anderson, Intern
Stephen Calvert, Chief Financial Officer
Christi Klyn, Director of Human Resources
Lori Forester, Employee Benefits Specialist II
Tamatha Kalick, HR Generalist/Employee Benefit Specialist
Blaze McCarthy, HUB International, Senior Account Manager
Heath Haigood, HUB International, Account Executive
Brent Weegar, HUB International, Senior Vice President
Agenda Items:
I. Meeting was called to order at 10:00 am.
II. Minutes from the previous meeting on 4/22/2024 were approved.
III. The financial report was included within the HUB presentation.
IV. 2024 Mid-year review by HUB International:
*Overview:
Financial Results: The City of Wichita Fall's total per capita healthcare cost increased by 7.5% at
year end 2023. Per capita health claims increased 8.4%. In 2023, Enrollment for the HSA plan
increased by 14.3%. Enrollment in the Core (low) plan decreased by-3.7%. Enrollment in the
CAT plan increased by 6.5%. Overall, enrollment decreased by-1.0% in 2023. Per capita total
net claims increased by 9.8%for active employees, but decreased -14.6%for retirees in 2023.
As of June 30, 2024, total revenue is $14,182,778 with total expenses being $11,186,411.
Revenues less expenses are $2,996,367. The projected amount for year end 2024 is $1,027,785.
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Health Plan: HUB recommends renewing with BCBSTX for the medical administration and
transitioning its Pharmacy Coverage from Express Scripts to BCBSTX. Overall administration will
see an estimated +3% increase or $21k in additional annual fees. Pharmacy will see an
estimated -50% decrease in plan cost after rebates, which is an estimated $1.5m in annual
savings.
BCBSTX provided a $150k wellness allowance and a $30k communication credit as part of their
best and final offer. If the City adds the RX, BCBSTX will provide an additional $25k premium
credit and a 3-month administration fee waiver which is estimated to be $164k in value. It is
important to note that a stop loss recommendation will not be finalized until October.
Budget: Projected fund balance for year end FY24 is expected to grow by just over $1.0m and
exceed $15.0m in cumulative fund balance. Based on the city's fund balance policy, the
recommended minimum reserve is $3.7m for FY25. For FY25, due to RFP savings, no funding
increase is required for the City to cover expenses.
Contributions: For the 2024 Plan year, the City is projected to fund 80.6% of the total cost of
health care. The City funds 93.3%to employee only and 71.7%to dependent coverage for the
HSA Plan. The City is cost neutral between the HSA and CAT plans but funds more to the PPO
Core Plan. HUB is not recommending an adjustment to funding rates for the FY25 plan year.
Retiree Plans: Currently the City funds between 51% and 54% of the retiree only premium and
0%toward dependent coverage. No adjustments are recommended to retiree rates for FY25
plan year.
For the over age 65 retiree plan, the City offers access to a Medicare Advance through United
Health Care. The renewal premiums have not yet been received, however it is expected for a
larger increase in premiums due to the Inflation Reduction Act passed by Congress.
Health Clinic: HUB does not recommend any adjustments to the clinic at this time.
Dental: Renewal with Humana is recommended for the 2025 plan year. The administration will
decrease an estimated -9% or $3k in annual administration fees. There will be no change to
plan designs and rates will be guaranteed for 5-years. HUB is not recommending any
adjustments to funding contribution.
Vision: HUB recommends moving the fully insured vision plan to BCBSTX for the 2025 plan year.
Rates are -15% below current or an estimated $14k in annual premium savings. This also
includes increasing the frame allowance from $130 to $150 to bring the plan in line with
benchmarks. BCBSTX has included a $0.19 tech credit and rates will be guaranteed for 4-years.
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Life and Disability: Renewal with Symetra is recommended for the 2025 plan year. The City has
the ability to increase the LTD maximum to $10k while seeing an estimated -4%or $6k in
annual premium savings. There will be no other plan design changes. Rates will be guaranteed
for 3-years.
Employee Assistant Program (EAP): Renewal with Deer Oaks is recommended for the 2025 plan
year. The City will receive a rate pass with a 5-year rate guarantee. There will be no change to
plan design.
HSA Administration: Renewal with HSA Bank is recommended for the 2025 plan year. The City
will receive a rate pass with a 3-year rate guarantee.
COBRA Administration: HUB recommends outsourcing the COBRA administration to WEX for
the 2025 plan year. The estimated annual cost for this service is $7k and rates will be
guaranteed for 5-years.
V. A motion was made and seconded to approve all HUB recommendations for the
2025 plan year. All members voted in favor.
VI. A motion was made and seconded to incorporate 6 employee benefit holidays for
the 2025 plan year. All members voted in favor.
VII. A motion was made and seconded that there will be no changes to premiums or City
contributions for the 2025 plan year. All members voted in favor.
VIII. A motion was made and seconded to begin moving the amount of the fund balance
in Mission Square from an aggressive portfolio to a more moderate portfolio and to
draft a full and more formal investment policy for these funds. All members voted in
favor.
IX. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Prepared by:
Lori Forester, EBSII
City of Wichita Falls/HR-EBT
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City of Wichita Falls
Employee Benefits Trust Board
Meeting Minutes
September 16, 2024
The meeting was held in the Conference Room at Big Blue Tower, 719 Scott Ave,
Wichita Falls, TX 76301 .
Present: Kinley Hegglund, City Attorney
Christi Klyn, Director of Human Resources
Stephen Calvert, Chief Financial Officer
Lori Forester, Employee Benefits Specialist II
Agenda Items:
Meeting was called to order at 2:03PM
II. Minutes from the previous meeting on August 7, 2024 were approved.
III. Discussion and vote on Retiree Premium Holidays for the 2025 Plan Year.
There are currently six premium holidays scheduled for the months of
December 2024, April 2025 and September 2025. Stephen Calvert made the
motion to include all Retirees in the same premium holidays as active
employees. Christi Klyn seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously in
favor of including retirees in the upcoming premium holidays.
IV. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Prepared by:
Lori Forester, EBSII
City of Wichita Falls/HR-EBT
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City of Wichita Falls
Employee Benefits Trust Board
Meeting Minutes
September 30, 2024
The meeting was held in the Conference Room at Big Blue Tower, 719 Scott Ave, Wichita
Falls, TX 76301 .
Present: Kinley Hegglund, City Attorney
Paul Menzies, Acting City Manager
Christi Klyn, Director of Human Resources
Stephen Calvert, Chief Financial Officer
Lori Forester, Employee Benefits Specialist II
Agenda Items:
Meeting was called to order at 2:00PM
II. Minutes from the previous meeting on September 16, 2024 were approved.
III. Discussion and vote of premium increase for UHC post-65 Retirees.
While the Inflation Reduction Act was meant to provide financial relief for enrollees, the
insurance carriers have passed the extra cost onto the customers due to changes in
requirements for Medicare Part D:
• Insulin is available at $35 per month cap per covered prescription.
• Recommended adult vaccines, such as the shingles vaccine, are available at no cost.
• There will be a $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket prescription drug costs.
• Medicare Part D enrollees will be able to pay their out-of-pocket prescription drug costs in
the form of capped monthly payments.
United Healthcare (UHC) has increased rates 36.6% for 2025, which will increase
enrollee's monthly premiums from $275.19 to $375.17 in 2025. This bid was negotiated by
HUB, and is presented as a recommendation.
Christi Klyn made the motion to accept the bid in the amount of$375.17 for United
Healthcare Advantage plan for the 2025 plan year. In order to assist retirees with this
added expense, Christi Klyn also added to the motion to include these post-65 Retirees to
the Premium Holiday schedule.
Motion carried with four members in favor, zero against.
IV. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Prepared by:
Lori Forester, EBSII City of Wichita Falls/HR-EBT
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WICHITA FALLS METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
Transportation Policy Committee
Minutes
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Voting Members Present:
Tim Short,Chairperson,Wichita Falls Mayor
Bobby Whiteley,City Council
Dennis Wilde, North Texas Regional Planning Commission
Mark Beauchamp, Proxy for Judge Jim Johnson,County Judge,Wichita County
Mike Beaver,TxDOT, District Engineer
Russell Schreiber,City Public Works
MPO Staff
Jaimie Lee,WFMPO,Senior Transportation Planner
Lin Barnett,WFMPO, Transportation Planning Director
Absent:
Cory Glassburn, Mayor,Lakeside City
Larry Nelson,City of Wichita Falls,City Council
Jeff Watts,City of Pleasant Valley,Representative
Visitors:
Cody Bates,TxDOT
John Burrus,CWF,AT&T
Phillip Tindall,TxDOT
I. Welcome&Introduction
Mayor Short,the TPC chairperson,called the meeting to order at 8:29 a.m.and welcomed
everyone in attendance.
II. Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items
Mayor Short asked for any public comments on agenda and non-agenda items. Receiving
none,the committee moved on to the next agenda item.
III. Review and Approval of the July 24,2024 Transportation Policy Committee's(TPC)
Meeting Minutes
Mayor Short asked for any comments or corrections to the July 24, 2024 TPC meeting
minutes.Receiving none,he asked for a motion to approve the minutes.Mr. Beaver made
the motion to approve. Mr.Wilde seconded the motion,which passed unanimously.
IV. Review and Comment Regarding the October 10, 2024 Technical Advisory
Committee (TAC) Meeting Minutes - No Action Required
Mayor Short asked for any comments or corrections to the October 10,2024 TAC meeting
minutes. Receiving none,the committee moved on to the next agenda item.
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V. Review and Discuss the 2025-2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) Draft
Fiscally Constrained Project List
Mayor Short directed the committee's attention to the enclosed 2025-2050 MTP Draft
Project List. Mr. Barnett presented the project list to the committee and opened the
discussion by explaining the purpose for the MTP project list. He stated that Federal
regulations require all MPO's to produce a fiscally constrained project list based on the
analysis of potential funding,generally ascribed to a 10-year period of time. Meaning,that
none of the projects on the list have funding, as of yet. However, the MPO can make a
reasonable assumption,based on analysis of historical funding streams,that funds could
be available for any or all of the projects within the next five to ten years.
Mr. Barnett stated that TxDOT utilizes their Unified Transportation Program to build a
Planning Cash Forecast that estimates cash flow over a continuous 10-year period, thus
forming the foundation of the UTP by setting the funding limits for the program. Since
some transportation revenue streams are more predictable than others, the Planning
Cash Forecast process balances the risk of unpredictable cash flow with the need to
prepare for potential future funding.The majority of the projects within the MTP project
list are TxDOT projects and WFMPO looks to TxDOT for help when identifying local, on-
system projects for the list.
The City of Wichita Falls identifies roadway network projects through their use of the
Strategic Plan process. This process includes four strategic goals supported by a total of
32 specific objectives. Goal number 2 - Provide Quality Infrastructure is where the City
identifies future roadway network, transit, and bicycle/pedestrian projects for funding
as it becomes available. City of Wichita Falls projects are the second largest part of the
MTP project list. Occasionally, Wichita and Archer counties will submit projects for the
MTP.
Mr. Barnett informed the committee that all the projects on the list are fiscally
constrained. Subsequently, there is the potential to fund any of these projects over the
next five to ten years. He stated the list of projects will replace the current 2020-2045
MTP project list and will remain in effect until the next MTP plan update in 2030. Mr.
Barnett stated a TAC workshop would be set up in early November to finalize the draft
2025-2050 MTP project list.The final draft MTP project list will be presented to the Policy
Board,along with the rest of the 2025-2050 MTP update in January 2025.
Mayor Short asked for any comments or questions regarding the MTP project list.
Receiving none,the committee moved on to the next agenda item.
VI. Discussion on Developing the WFMPO Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Comprehensive
Safety Action Plan for 2025
Mr. Barnett informed the committee of the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) action plan. He
stated that in order to apply for SS4A program grants,the City of Wichita Falls must first
have in place an approved Comprehensive Safety Action Plan.This was a requirement by
the U.S. Department of Transportation. He stated as WFMPO staff conclude the 2025-
2050 MTP update,we will begin shifting our attention and resources to developing the
WFMPO Comprehensive Safety Action Plan. Once this plan is approved by the Policy
Board, the City will have the ability to apply for any of the SS4A grants including
Implementation (i.e. Construction) and/or Planning and/or Demonstration Grants.
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Mr.Barnett asked for any questions or comments regarding the Safe Streets for All Safety
Action Plan. Receiving none,the committee moved on to the next agenda item.
VII. Other Business:
a. Discussion&Overview of Progress on Local Transportation Projects -City and
TxDOT staff(Quarterly Review)
City:Mr.Schreiber reported the Business Park Streets and Drainage Project was 95%
complete; the Hike and Bike Trail from Campfire to Lucy Park is expected to begin
March 2025; the 2024 Seal Coat Project at various locations is 100% complete; the
2024 Asphalt Street Rehabilitation Project at various locations was 35% complete;
the 2024 Concrete Street Rehabilitation Project at various locations is 0% complete;
S Wenonah Extension from S Wenonah to Gregory is 0%complete;Windthorst Road
on U.S 287 to Southridge Drive is 50%complete; and Production Blvd to Fisher Road
is 0% complete
TxDOT: Mr. Bates reported on the current construction projects: BU 287J widen
roadway, three pavement repair projects located at FM 2380 from FM 369 to SH 79,
SL 79 from Professional Drive to FM 1954, and SL 473 from BU 287J to US 82, two
bridge and approach rail projects located at US 82 EB/WB to Kemp and Taft,and BU
277A to BNSF RR; several bridge projects along US 82 and SH 79 under the Bridge
Maintenance and Improvement Program; two mill and overlay projects one located
on FM 369 from BU 287J to the Wichita River and the second on SS 447 at Homes Ave
to US 82; lastly a mill novachip project on US 287 from Bell Road to US 287/IH 44
split.
a. MPO Quarterly Financial Report(3rd Quarter April,May,June)
Mr.Barnett reported on the 3rd quarter expenses for the MPO.He stated that the MPO
had spent 63.69% of its total allocation for FY 2024. Mr. Barnett asked for any
comments or questions on the third quarter financial report. He received none.
b. Other Items
No other items to report
VIII. Meeting Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:32 a.m.
Honorable Tim Short
Mayor Wichita Falls
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LANDMARK COMMISSION
MINUTES
December 17, 2024
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Marcela Medellin •Chairperson
Christy Graham ■Vice-Chair
John Yates •Member
Janel Ponder Smith • Member
Michele Derr • Member
Joel Hartmangruber •Member
Andy Lee •Member
Noros Martin •P&Z Liaison
Whitney Flack •Council Liaison
Terry Floyd, Development Services Director • City Staff
Monica Aguon, Assistant City Attorney • City Staff
Karen Montgomery-Gagne, Principal Planner/HPO • City Staff
Robin Marshall, Admin Assistant • City Staff
ABSENT:
John Dickinson • Member
GUESTS:
Kevin Neal, 1701 Grant ■Applicant
Jordan "JD" Dixon • Guest
I. Call to Order, Introductions and Welcome:
Chairperson Marcela Medellin called the meeting to order at 12:01p.m.
II. Review &Approval of Minutes from: September 24, 2024:
Chairperson Medellin called for review and approval of the September 24th, 2024
Landmark Commission meeting minutes. Mr. Noros Martin made a motion to approve
the minutes as presented, Ms. Janel Ponder Smith seconded the motion. Minutes were
unanimously approved 8-0.
III. Regular Agenda:
1) Action Item: Design Review— 1701 Grant
Request authorization to modify rear detached garage/addition by installing overhead
doors (front/rear), a new dormer and gutter/downspouts to address drainage.
District—West Floral Heights
Applicant—Kevin B. Neal
Karen Montgomery-Gagne presented the case and stated that Mr. Neal, the owner of
the property, had been in touch with staff since the last Landmark meeting and obtained
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all permits, making sure he had everything in order to continue his projects. Ms.
Montgomery-Gagne showed inventory photos of the house and stated both the house
and garage were built around 1934, and pointed out in one of the photos the garage
doors, that are now being used, are not original doors and must have been replaced
sometime after 2004 (photo inventory timeline for district designation). She also pointed
out the original dormer used to be centered on the garage. Now with the carport removed
and the addition on the garage, it looks off balance, which Mr. Neal is asking the
Commission to grant permission to give the garage/dormers a more balanced look by
installing an additional dormer. In preparation for his request to install garage doors, Mr.
Neal ensured compliance with the Commission's requirements from the previous
meeting by installing the added components to the south wall so a one-hour fire rating
was maintained. He also hired an electrician and got permits for the light that was added
on the masonry pillar.
Ms. Montgomery-Gagne stated the design guidelines for doors tend to outline standards
for pedestrian passageway doors as opposed to garage doors. The design guidelines
state that solid steel or hollow wood doors are not appropriate for main entrances. Staff
said that since this is on the detached garage, that it could be considered on a case-by-
case basis. In this case, the garage is in the back of the property and is not a part of the
primary structure. She pointed out to the Commissioners that the owners have chosen
a door that matches the design, texture, and panel pattern of the non-original garage
doors (since original doors were removed long ago).
The impact to historic structures is an important factor in deciding the approval of design
requests, taking into consideration how the requested design looks and fits into the area,
and also how it affects the property and the look of the neighborhood. The scale of the
garage must be compatible, and the materials and the finish need to correspond to the
overall character of the district as well as to the building type. Mr. Neal is trying to
replicate the style that has been on the garage for 15-20 years.
Mr. Neal is also requesting approval to have a second dormer put in place on the garage.
With the garage addition, and the existence of the one dormer, it aesthetically looks off
balance. Ms. Montgomery-Gagne noted that the requested second dormer would have
the same proportion, same type of materials and same type of shingles. She stated that
two of the key standards are to maintain and repair the original decorative roof
elements, and that decorative roof elements,that do not meet the guidelines and/or were
not historically present, should not be added.
For additions, design and the impact to the architectural character are key factors.
Additions should not visually overpower the existing building. Historic character and
significant historic features should not be compromised. Additions should appear
subordinate to the primary structure. Materials and finish of new construction should
correspond to the overall character of what is already in there.
Staff stated the key items being considered today are new construction (the dormer), the
exterior remodel which includes the gutters/downspouts to help address the stormwater
drainage (on the south end of the property), and how all of this affects the overall
architectural style. How do these alterations impact the overall aesthetic of the garage
and the property.
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Mr. Neal spoke to the Commission and said they have always had an issue with
stormwater drainage at the south end of the property, and gutters with downspouts would
help alleviate the problem. As for the roof, Mr. Neal feels if a second dormer were
installed it would give a more completed and balanced look. He clarified that there would
be two garage doors needed, one in front and one in back to access the alley.
Ms. Janel Ponder Smith asked if there are any gutters on the original part of the garage,
and will gutters be placed on the house? Mr. Neal said there are no gutters on the original
part of the garage, and he hasn't decided if he will add gutters to the house and clarified
that the current request for approval is just for the detached garage.
Chairperson Medellin opened the floor to public comment. There were no comments
made by the public. Chairperson Medellin opened discussions to the Commission.
Chairperson Medellin stated that she was not completely sold on approving the dormer.
Ms. Michele Derr asked if the existing dormer was original, and Mr. Neal stated he
believed it was, and explained the existing dormer is just decorative.
Ms. Ponder Smith moved to consider the three proposals individually.
1) Install garage doors;
2) Gutters/downspouts; and
3) Install new dormer
Ms. Derr seconded the motion.
Chairperson Medellin took the motion to vote. It passed 8-0.
Ms. Derr motioned to approve installation of steel carriage overhead garage doors on the
front (Grant St/west facade) and on the rear alley access side (east facade). Doors will
be the same design, scale, proportion, panel pattern (top panel with two windows based
on 'stockton' style specification sheet), and materials as the non-original existing carriage
style garage doors on the 1934 portion of the garage.
Ms. Christy Graham seconded the motion.
Chairperson Medellin took the motion to vote. It passed 8-0.
Mr. Joel Hartmangruber motioned to approve placement of a gutter/downspout system
on the west facade and sides of the detached garage to direct storm-water runoff away
from the building and address existing drainage issues along the southern portion of the
lot. Mr. Noros Martin seconded the motion.
Chairperson Medellin took the motion to vote. It passed 8-0.
Ms. Ponder Smith motioned to approve the new dormer to be installed on rear garage
with the same slope, scale, texture and materials as original dormer and placed at the
junction of the original building and the new addition to balance out the overall design and
perspective of the garage. Materials will consist of flat hardie board with stucco,
trim/flashing and class 4 shingles that match previously approved style.
Ms. Derr seconded the motion.
Chairperson Medellin took the motion to vote. It passed 8-0.
IV. Action Item: 2025 Meeting Schedule — Review & Adoption
Ms. Montgomery-Gagne presented the 2025 Landmark Meeting schedule. She pointed
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out there usually no meetings scheduled for the months of July and December unless a
special called meeting is necessary.
Ms. Michele Derr motioned to approve the 2025 meeting schedule.
Ms. Christy Graham seconded the motion. Chairperson Medellin took motion to vote. It
passed 8-0.
Chairperson Medellin asked if there were any other items. There were no other items to
be heard.
V. Other Business:
a) Monthly Reports: Depot Square Historic District
Ms. Graham invited everyone to the City of Lights Parade on Dec. 21st, festivities begin
at 4:00pm, with a lot of local businesses open for the event. Santa will be in the central
park area at 3:00pm. Parade begins at 7:00pm, and will be kicking off at 8th &Austin.
The Wichita Theatre will have the final performances of Anastasia at 2:00pm & 7:30pm.
The Backdoor Theatre will have Singing with Christmas Friday, Dec. 20th at 7:30pm.
Ms. Graham noted the passing of Mr. Daniel Ahern, owner of the Iron Horse Pub. She
highlighted that Mr. Ahern was very involved with all things doing on downtown.
West Floral Heights Historic District
Ms. Ponder Smith stated there were some concerns in the West Floral Heights area, one
being 1601 Tilden where they have not sought approval for a driveway. There is a slab
poured at the front of the house, which looks like it may be for a carport.
Staff indicated building inspectors spoke with the owners, and found out that they are
changing their proposal. There was some concern, based on what the owners requested
last year, as to what their intent is long term. In the schematic of the sample carport that
the owners provided over a year ago, the metal shown is a tubular metal, that has been
known to have a wind flight risk and is something that would not meet design guidelines.
That metal tubular material is in no way similar construction to what the house is or what
is in the historic district. The owners right now have a slab, flatwork, but have no permit.
Ms. Montgomery-Gagne stated the project has a watch on it, because the proposal the
owners requested last year is not within guidelines and would most likely be denied. The
owners informed the inspectors that they would park a car on the slab, and move the
fence.
Ms. Ponder Smith also noted an illegal demo of a rear garage has begun, which a stop
work order was issued. The owner is in the process of submitting a design review
application for the January meeting, but also added that she had been by the property
and the garage looked like it should be torn down.
There is also a property on 10th Street that Ms. Ponder Smith was made aware of the
fact that an owner was wanting to demo a garage. The property was not found, because
an exact address wasn't given, nor was the last name of the owners given.
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b) Updates: 2908 10th St— Carport Case; 1703 Hayes — Rear House Modifications
Ms. Montgomery-Gagne updated members on the 10th Street non-compliant carport. Mr.
Rico, the owner, has not responded to any attempts to contact him by the city. He
appeared before municipal court in December and pleaded not guilty, and requested a
formal jury trial which may be scheduled for late February.
The Hayes Street project is still being revised by the owner. Mr. Banta has spoken with
Ms. Montgomery-Gagne, and is trying to work with an architect to address the problems
of scale and develop drawings requested by the Commission. This case is not expected
to be reheard at least until February.
c) Distinguished Service — 10+ years: Lee and Derr
Ms. Montgomery-Gagne recognized Mr. Andy Lee and Ms. Michele Derr,who have been
dedicated volunteers to our city for a combined total of 24 years, being on the board for
the Landmark Commission and serving our community in many ways.
Mr. Lee and Ms. Derr were presented with framed certificates signed by Mayor Short in
recognition of their service.
Applications are being accepted by the City Clerk's office to fill vacancies on all board
positions. City Council will consider appointments at their Jan. 7th meeting.
2024 was the 75th anniversary of the National Trust.
Chairperson Medellin stated the next scheduled meeting will be January 28th at 12:00.
V. Adjourn:
Chairperson Medellin adjourned the meeting at 12:40pm.
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MINUTES
LAKE WICHITA REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE
January 14, 2024
PRESENT:
Austin Cobb, Chair •Members
Steve Garner, Vice Chair
David Coleman, Secretary
Jack Roe
Mark Maron
David Bender
Matt Marrs
Sharon Roach
John Pezzano
Tyson Traw, Deputy Public Works Director •Staff
Terry Points, Parks Superintendent
Jason Newman •Guests
Roger Reeves, American Legion Post 169
ABSENT: Mike Battaglino, Adam Arruda, Josh Whittiker, Alicia Castillo
1. Call to Order: Austin called the meeting to order at 11:31.
2. Approval of Minutes: December meeting minutes were approved unanimously.
3. Project Updates:
3.a. Veteran's Plaza Project:
Austin has contacted 3 local charitable foundations and requested meetings with their
Boards in March, to discuss the project and provide a presentation. We will need a
professionally prepared presentation, to begin the two-step process of review. Austin will
also contact two more local charitable foundations soon, to start the grant request
process with them also. David Coleman reminded the group that we must keep in mind
relocation of the Eternal Flame monument from City Hall to the Veterans Plaza.
3.b. Lake Deepening:
The dredging project is still in the USACE Continuing Authorities program for FY-25, but
the Corps of Engineers must wait for Congress to enact an official final Appropriations
Bill. Steve stated we must evaluate the scope of the dredging project to determine
exactly which areas will be dredged. We must also remember to ask for an extension on
the 404 Permit in two years.
Steve stated he met with Ron Kitchens,the Chamber of Commerce CEO, and they have
agreed to present our lake deepening project on the Chamber trip to Washington DC.
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The Committee unanimously approved spending up to $2,000 for Hoegger
Communications to update the Lake Wichita video, for this Chamber trip.
3.c. Parks Master Plan: Terry stated the Park Master Plan will be presented to City
Council on January 21 s1 for them to consider approval.
4. Discussion of Brick Sales and Fundraising Initiatives:
Austin passed three new brick orders to David. There are now four pending new orders,
with one pending brick re-do. David will contact Chad to discuss getting the engraving
done. Also, the plan to install a sign with brick ordering instructions has been tabled until
the Plaza Master Plan work begins.
David stated there were no financial transactions since the last meeting.
5. Other Business Matters:
Austin is now a City Council Member, so can not remain Chair of this Committee. He will
remain on the Committee as the City Council Liaison, and Mike Battaglino will stay on the
Committee as an Ad-Hoc member. Austin stated that Josh Whittiker agreed to serve as
our new Chair, and that Steve will continue as Vice Chair, and David will continue as
Secretary-Treasurer. These appointments were approved unanimously by the
Committee.
David stated that American Legion Post 169 Commander, Tosha Kurtz, agreed that we
can continue to use their QR Code for fundraising for the Thomas Fowler monument.
Funds will go directly to a dedicated Post bank account, and will be transferred to the
Committee by check upon request.
Tyson stated that TXDOT has issued a call for projects, in their Alternative Transportation
grant program. City Staff is preparing a grant request package for City Council
consideration, that would complete the final section of the Circle Trail, which is planned to
run along the north shore of Lake Wichita, from Larry's Marine Center to Barnett Road.
David Coleman stated he will meet with Ashley Sisk tomorrow, to assist with preparation
of the grant request. Tyson said he would expect this to be on a City Council agenda in
early Spring.
6. Adjournment: The mee 'i• adjourned at 12:01 pm.
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MINUTES
Central l Wichita rails Neighborhood Revitalization Corn fn Ittee
January 21, 21D,25
PRESENT:
Councilor Robert Brooks • cucoolor
Wendy Browder • vice ci,air
Councilor Whitney Flack • edill ab
Larry Fox •(+nrr,i9ne�
Jose Garcia • Memoer`
Mike Mitchell • cinafn„aia
Nadia Menchaca • wF&a,c ILi�idn
Terry Floyd, beveiopment Services biifedcir •City staff
Kiniey Heggiund, City a ff
attorney •City sta
Fabian Medellin, Planiniing Manager •city staff
Christal Cates, Neighborhood Revitalization COWdiriatUr • City fiiiatf
Alex Borrego, Code Enforcement Administrator •City gtaff
Mike Moreno, Code Einfoltcement Officer •city staff
ABSENT:
Andrea Robles •Merriber
Ann Arnold-Ogden • wiliber
GUEST:
Doug McCulloch, Planning&Zoning Commissioner •Guest
Steve Wood, Planning&Zoning Commissioner • Giue31
Heather Langford • Guest
Mr. & Mrs. Ricky Lowe, Deveioper • Guest
David Lee • Gues'i
Don Caldwell • Giuegt
Jack Browne • ouest
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Mike Mitchell called the meeting to order at 1:31 p.m., and all attendees
were introduced.
II. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chairman Mitchell asked if any members of the public wished to speak_ Mr. Alex
Borrego, Code Enforcement Administrator, introduced Mr. Mike Moreno; Code
Enforcement Officer for the Heart of the Falls Neighborhood Revitalization Area:
III. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
Chairman Mitchell asked if there were any public comments regarding the minutes_
With no comments, Chairman Mitchell made a motion to approve the minutes from
January 7th, 2025, as presented. City Councilwoman Whitney Flack seconded: The
motion passed unanimously, 6-0.
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IV. REGULAR AGENDA
1. Zoning in the Neighborhood Revitalization Area
Staff briefly reviewed the zoning districts located within the Heart of the Falls
Neighborhood Revitalization Area and the uses that those districts allowed.
Staff asked if the Committee had any recommendations for expansions of those
zoning districts. The Committee asked if staff had any recommendations for
consideration. Mr. Fabian Medellin stated he believed the General Commercial
(GC) zoning district along 9th Street through 11th Street should be extended down
9th Street to change what was currently zone Limited Commercial (LC). The
Committee, staff, and Planning and Zoning Commission members present
discussed the uses allowed under both zoning districts and the potential impacts
those could have on the neighborhood. After much discussion, the Committee
agreed to extend the General Commercial (GC) zoning district over what was
currently zoned as Limited Commercial (LC), from north to south, 9th and 10th
Street, from west to east, Polk Street to 2600 and 2601 9th Street, east of Kemp
Boulevard.
The next area discussed was centrally located inside the revitalization area that is
predominantly zoned Single Family-2 (SF-2) Residential. Some areas along
Harrison are primarily zoned Limited Commercial (LC) with only a couple of gaps
zoned Single Family-2 (SF-2). The same issue exists on a portion of Monroe
Street. After discussions, the Committee agreed to extend the Limited Commercial
(LC) zoning district to the entire length of the east portion of Harrison Street and
both sides of Monroe Street from Avenue H, north to Avenue E.
Another area suggested was the expansion of Limited Commercial (LC) along
Kemp Boulevard, running south from 10th Street north to Seymour Highway, to fill
the zoning gap. City Attorney, Kinley Hegglund stated the zoning area south of 10th
Street that was currently zoned as Commercial Corridor (CC) stipulated the
allowance of General Commercial (GC) uses but also had building material
requirements. The State of Texas no longer allows municipalities to regulate the
use of specific building materials, essentially making the Commercial Corridor(CC)
General Commercial (GC) in all but name. After discussions, staff and the
Committee agreed it would make sense for the community to change the
Commercial Corridor (CC) zoning to General Commercial (GC); therefore, the new
zoning designation would be along Kemp Boulevard, from Avenue M north to
Avenue C, and Limited Commercial (LC)from 8th Street to Seymour Highway.
The last area discussed was the Limited Commercial (LC) zoning district running
east to west along the north side of Kell Boulevard. There were currently a couple
of properties in gaps that had the Single Family-2 (SF-2) Residential zoning. Staff
stated that along the busy highway, most properties were being rezoned to either
Limited Commercial (LC) or General Commercial (GC). There was much discussion
regarding the intense uses allowed by General Commercial (GC) zoning versus
Limited Commercial (LC) and potential negative and positive impacts to the
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neighborhood. The Committee decided to leave the zoning as is was along Kell
Boulevard for the time being.
Staff advised they would have proposals from all previous meetings for the
Committee to vote on recommendations to the City Council at the next regular
meeting for Neighborhood Revitalization.
V. OTHER BUSINESS
a. Wichita Falls Alliance for Arts and Culture & Bridwell Park Update:
Nadia Menchaca from the Alliance for Arts and Culture stated a Request for
Qualifications (RFQ) for the Bridwell Park Futsal Court Mural Project had been
released. Ms. Menchaca stated it would be open for 6 weeks while the WF
Alliance staff reviewed applications to ensure artists were eligible for the
project and will then contact City staff to schedule a time to review the eligible
applications from potential artists.
VI. ADJOURN
Staff advised the next regularly scheduled meeting would be on Tuesday, February
41", 2025 at 1:30 pm at the Travel Center Conference Room.
Chairman Mitchell adjourned the meeting at 2:45.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
February 18, 2025
ITEM/SUBJECT: Resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute and grant
a 20' x 200' Easement and Right of Way to Oncor Electric Delivery
Company, LLC as depicted on the attached "EXHIBIT "A" across
City-owned property located in All of Blk 238, Original Town, Wichita
Falls, Wichita County, Texas.
INITIATING DEPT: Property Administration
STRATEGIC GOAL: Provide Quality Infrastructure
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE:
COMMENTARY: As a result of the remodel of City Hall located at 1300 7th Street, a
change in service is required by Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC, to accommodate
the upgrade to the facilities. The attached Easement and Right of Way agreement will
allow for those changes to be met and facilitate the completion of the City Hall remodel.
By the City granting a new easement consisting of approximately 4,000 square feet as
depicted in the Easement and Right of Way document, the attached EXHIBIT "A", the
Aerial Map, and the Location Map, the necessary services can be implemented.
This is strictly an Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC easement so no other utilities
will be located in this area. All affected City departments have approved this request.
Staff recommends approval of the resolution.
• Asst. City Manager ® Property Administrator
ASSOCIATED INFORMATION: Resolution, Easement and Right of Way, EXHIBIT "A",
Location Map, Aerial Map
• Budget Office Review:
• City Attorney Review:
• Interim City Manager Approval
PAGE 1 OF 7 PAGES
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6.A
Resolution No.
Resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute and grant
a 20' x 200' Easement and Right of Way to Oncor Electric Delivery
Company, LLC as depicted on the attached "EXHIBIT A" across City-
owned property located in All of Blk 238, Original Town, Wichita Falls,
Wichita County, Texas
WHEREAS, the requested Easement and Right of Way are necessary to
accommodate Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC's needs to operate, maintain,
repair, and improve the overhead and/or underground electric power at City Hall in the
area as depicted on the Location Map; and,
WHEREAS, affected City staff recommend and approve the required said
Easement and Right of Way and its location.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The Interim City Manager is authorized to grant and approve and execute the
attached Easement and Right of Way between the City of Wichita Falls and Oncor
Electric Delivery Company, LLC.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 18th day of February 2025.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk
PAGE 2 OF 7 PAGES
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6.A
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District: WICHITA
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EASEMENT AND RIGHT OF WAY
STATE OF TEXAS
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
COUNTY OF WICHITA
That CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, hereinafter called "Grantor," whether one or more. for
and in consideration of Ten Dotars($1 O.00) and other valuable consideration to Grantor in hand
paid by Oni or Electric Delivery Company LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, 1616
Woodall Rodgers Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75 0 -1234, hereinafter referred to as"Grantee,"has
granted, sold and conveyed and by these presents does grant, sell and convey unto said
Grantee: its successors and assigns. an easement and right-of-way for overhead and/or
underground electric supply and communications facilities, consisting of a variable number of
wires and cables supporting structures, surface mounted equipment, conduits and all necessary
or desirable appurtenances over, under, through. across and upon Grantor's land described as
follows:
SEE EXHIBIT"A" (ATTACHED)
Grantor recognizes that the general course of said lines, or the metes and bounds as
described above, is based on preliminary surveys only, and Grantor hereby agrees that the
easement and right-of-way and its general dimensions hereby granted shall apply to the actual
location of said lines when constructed.
Together with the right of ingress and egress along arid upon said easement and right-
of-way and over and across Grantor's adjoining properties for the purpose of and with the right
to construct, maintain, operate, repair, remove, replace, reconstruct, abandon in place, and to
change the size and capacity of said facilities; the right to relocate said facilities in the same
relative direction of said facilities; the right to relocate said Facilities in the same relative position
to any adjacent road if and as such is widened in the future; the right to lease wire space for the
purpose of permitting others to string or lay wire or cable along said facilities;the right to prevent
excavation within the easement area; the right to prevent construction of, within the easement
area, any and all buildings, structures or other obstructions which, in the sole judgment of
Grantee, may endanger or interfere with the efficiency, safety, and/or convenient operation of
said facilities and their appurtenances and the right to trim or remove trees or shrubbery within,
but not limited to: said easement area, including by use o'herbicides or other similar chemicals
approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, to the extent in the sole judgment of
Grantee, as may be necessary to prevent possible interference with the operation of said
"acilities or to remove possible hazard thereto. Grantor shall not make changes in grade.
elevation or contour of the land or impound water within the easement area as described above
without prior written consent of Grantee.
PAGE 3 OF 7 PAGES
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6.A
Grantor reserves the right to use the land within the above deskxbed easement area for
purposes not inconsistent with Grantee's use of such property, provided such use shall not, in
the sole judgment of Grantee,interfere with the exercise by Grantee of the rights hereby granted.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the above described easement and right-of-way unto the said
Grantee,, its successors and assigns, until all of said electric lines and faclities shall be
abandoned, and in that event said easement and right-of-way shall cease and all rights herein
granted shall terminate and revert to Grantor or Grantor's heirs,successors or assigns,and legal
representatives; and Grantor hereby binds Grantor and Grantor's heirs, successors, assigns,
and legal representatives, to warrant and forever defend the above described easement and
right-of-way unto Grantee, its successors and assigns, against every person whomsoever
lawfully claiming or to claim the same or any part thereof.
EXECUTED this day of , 2025.
By:
JAMES MCKECHNIE, INTERIM CITY MANAGER
STATE OF TEXAS §
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COUNTY OF WICHITA §
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared JAMES
MCKECHNIE, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing
instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same as the act and deed of CITY OF
WICHITA FALLS, as the INTERIM Cfl"Y MANAGER, thereof, for the purposes and
consideration therein expressed, in the capacity therein stated and that he is authorized to do
so.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this _ day of
A.D. 2025.
Notary Public in and for the State of Texas
PAGE 4 OF 7 PAGES
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6.A
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granted sha[I apply to the actual location of saki lino(s)when constructed.
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 6.A
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
February 18, 2025
ITEM/SUBJECT: Resolution to consider economic benefits and support fora proposed
affordable housing tax credit project, Pioneer Crossing, at
approximately 3110 Central Freeway, Wichita Falls, Texas from WF
Pioneer Crossing, LLC.
INITIATING DEPT: Development Services/Planning
STRATEGIC GOALS: Accelerate Economic Growth
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES: Identify and Expand Economic Development Opportunities
COMMENTARY:
• October 31, 2024 - WF Pioneer Crossing, LLC. contacted staff seeking the city's
future support for a proposed Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) project with
TX Dept. of Housing and Community Affairs (THDCA). The group is proposing
Pioneer Crossing which would add 48 income-qualified apartments in a new
complex geared for families in District No. 5.
• January 9, 2025 — TDHCA pre-application deadline.
• January 10, 2025 — City received official notification from WF Pioneer Crossing,
LLC. of a forthcoming application for competitive TDHCA 2025 Housing Tax
Credits.
• January 13, 2025 - TDHCA releases pre-application log; Region #2 (urban
category) six proposed applications: three listed for Wichita Falls; and three in
competing Abilene; state funding allocation sufficient to only support one project.
• February 4, 2025—One 2025 LIHTC proposal remained in Wichita Falls for council
consideration; two opted to focus on a 2026 submission.
• February 18, 2025 — City Council considers resolution of support for the project.
• February 28, 2025 — Deadline for project submittals to TDHCA.
• July 31, 2025(approx. date)—TDHCA determination of funding for projects statewide.
• Spring 2026 — Construction begins with project completion in Spring 2027.
The resolution of local support, if approved, represents a key portion of the competitive
application requirements from the developer to TDHCA to the end of obtaining top scores
for the annual affordable housing tax credit program, ideally gaining a project award for
the Wichita Falls community. Additionally, the proposed resolution includes a commitment
by the City to a streamlined plan and permit review (estimated value $500).
This project would add 48 new income-qualified apartment units to the community's
inventory of housing options with the following unit mix:
• 16 — 1 bedroom apartments
• 28 — 2 bedroom apartments
• 4 — 3 bedroom apartments
PAGE 1 OF 9 PAGES
AGENDA ITEM NO. 7.A
This property is currently a vacant 25-acre land tract zoned for General Commercial (GC)
situated along Central Freeway, north of Airport Drive (directly south of Cryovac Sealed
Air Corporation), with 6 acres utilized for Pioneer Crossing, at approximately 3110 Central
Freeway. The developer's long-range plans include replatting and acreage retention for
future LIHTC-phased projects.
Potential benefits of this project include:
• Increased availability of affordable housing units for families in need, particularly
in the northern sector of Wichita Falls.
• Project amenities to include:
a. Clubhouse: furnished fitness center; furnished warming kitchen/dining room;
furnished movie/lounge room; business center— computers/printers; and
b. Site amenities: Gazebo; Children's playground/equipment; Barbecue grills;
Enclosed dog park/water taps; and Community Garden.
• Increased accessibility; developer commitment to provide sidewalk connections for
tenant access to amenities by Airport Drive.
• Increased transit service access; developer commitment to install bus shelter for
tenants near driveway access at I-44/Central Fwy. frontage road.
Other Site Factors for Consideration:
• The project is a new build that will require connection and extension (developer
cost) of water/sewer infrastructure; and stormwater drainage plans.
• Location site is immediately south of a heavy industrial zone.
• WF Pioneer Crossing LLC. has committed, if TDHCA awards the project
designation, to coordinate with TxDOT to construct sidewalks in state ROW
(frontage road) connecting to the existing sidewalk at Central Fwy/Airport Dr.
• The City's Public Transit Route 4/North does not currently utilize the frontage road
in this section of Central Fwy. but the Transit Administrator has indicated there
may be a possibility of re-evaluating the route. Currently, there is a bus connection
along Airport Dr. near Wal-Mart.
• WF Pioneer Crossing LLC. indicated they will pursue a 50% property tax
exemption through a partnership with a Community Housing Development
Organization (CHDO) — CHR Partners (San Antonio).
Staff recommends City Council consider supporting this affordable housing proposal and
hear the developer's request.
® Assistant City Manager ® Director of Development Services
ASSOCIATED INFORMATION: Exhibit A— Location/Zoning Map, Exhibit B -Aerial Map,
Exhibit C - Project Site Layout, Exhibit D — Sample Project Photos; Resolution
® Budget Office Review:
® City Attorney Review:
® Interim City Manager Approval
PAGE 2 OF 9 PAGES
AGENDA ITEM NO. 7.A
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Exhibit C — Site Layout for the Proposed Pioneer Crossing
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Exhibit D — Sample Photos of Similar Affordable Housing:
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Clubhouse Amenities: Furnished Fitness Room; Internet Computer/Printer-Business Room; Furnished Warming
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 7.A
Resolution No.
Resolution to consider economic benefits and support for a proposed
affordable housing tax credit project, Pioneer Crossing, at
approximately 3110 Central Freeway, Wichita Falls, Texas from WF
Pioneer Crossing, L.L.C.
WHEREAS, WF Pioneer Crossing, L.L.C. ("Applicant"), has requested support
from the City of Wichita Falls for the new construction of affordable family housing units
named Pioneer Crossing located at approximately 3110 Central Freeway, Wichita Falls,
Wichita County, Texas; and,
WHEREAS, the Applicant intends to submit an application for affordable rental
housing units to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs ("TDHCA") for
an allocation of the 2025 Competitive 9% Housing Tax Credits within Region #2, Urban
Category, in the City of Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas; and,
WHEREAS, the Applicant has proposed a development for a new affordable multi-
family housing development focused on family units; and,
WHEREAS, the Applicant has agreed to provide sidewalk connections for tenant
access to amenities by Airport Drive; and,
WHEREAS, the Applicant has agreed to install a bus shelter for tenants near
driveway access at I-44/Central Fwy. frontage road, working in conjunction with City staff;
and,
WHEREAS, there is a TDHCA scoring item that requires a de minimis commitment
of development funding by the local political subdivision (City of Wichita Falls) who
confirms the City of Wichita Falls will provide a streamlined site plan and permit review
which is valued at least in the amount of $500 for the development.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
1 . The governing body of the City of Wichita Falls supports new opportunities to
encourage the development of quality, affordable housing for its residents.
2. The City of Wichita Falls, acting through its governing body, hereby confirms
its support for the proposed Pioneer Crossing to be located at approximately 3110 Central
Freeway, a new affordable housing development for families, and this formal action is
taken to put on record the opinion expressed by the City of Wichita Falls.
3. This resolution supports and is intended to allow WF Pioneer Crossing, L.L.C.
to receive funding from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
(TDHCA) Competitive 9% Housing Tax Credits for Pioneer Crossing located at
approximately 3110 Central Freeway in the City of Wichita Falls.
PAGE 8 OF 9 PAGES
AGENDA ITEM NO. 7.A
4. This resolution of support is intended to allow the Applicant to receive the
maximum number of scoring points in relation to its Housing Tax Credit (HTC) application
for Pioneer Crossing, an affordable rental development project to be located in Wichita
Falls.
5. The governing body of the City of Wichita Falls confirms it will provide a
streamlined site plan and permit review which is valued at least in the amount of$500 for
site plan and permit review for Pioneer Crossing.
6. The governing body of the City of Wichita Falls is hereby authorized,
empowered, and directed to certify this Resolution to the Texas Department of Housing
and Community Affairs (TDHCA).
7. This resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 18th day of February 2025.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk
PAGE 9 OF 9 PAGES
AGENDA ITEM NO. 7.A
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
February 18, 2025
ITEM/SUBJECT: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to grant a one-year
extension of the existing contract with American Medical Response
Ambulance Service, Inc. (AMR).
INITIATING DEPT: Fire
STRATEGIC GOAL: Efficiently Deliver City Services
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE: Privatization Opportunities/Practice Effective Governance
COMMENTARY: For the past seven years, the City of Wichita Falls, Wichita County, and
the cities of Burkburnett and Iowa Park have contracted with American Medical Response
Ambulance Service, Inc. (AMR) for ambulance services. The current agreement will
expire on February 18, 2025, and each entity may grant an extension for one year.
The EMS Advisory Committee has reviewed the contract and is confident that AMR will
continue to provide adequate pre-hospital Emergency Medical Services to the City of
Wichita Falls for the future of this agreement. As such, staff recommends the City Council
approve the contract with AMR as presented.
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Resolution No.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to grant a one-year extension
of the existing agreement with American Medical Response
Ambulance Service, Inc. (AMR)
WHEREAS, the City entered into an exclusive agreement with American Medical
Response Ambulance Services, Inc., on February 18, 2018; and,
WHEREAS, the agreement executed was a five-year (5-year) agreement with five
(5) one-year (1-year) extensions; and,
WHEREAS, the current agreement expires on February 18, 2025; and,
WHEREAS, AMR has consistently performed to the standards outlined in the
agreement; and,
WHEREAS, the EMS Advisory Board has recommended the approval of the
request.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The City Manager is hereby authorized to take all actions necessary to effectuate
a one-year extension of the contract for ambulance services with American Medical
Response Ambulance Service, Inc.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 18th day of February 2025.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
February 18, 2025
ITEM/SUBJECT: Resolution authorizing the City of Wichita Falls's continued
participation with the Atmos Cities Steering Committee; and
authorizing the payment of five cents per capita to the Atmos Cities
Steering Committee to fund regulatory and related activities related
to Atmos Energy Corporation.
INITIATING DEPT: Legal
STRATEGIC GOAL: Efficiently Deliver City Services
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE: Practice Effective Governance
COMMENTARY: The Atmos Cities Steering Committee ("ACSC") is composed of 185
municipalities in the service area of Atmos Energy Corporation, Mid-Tex Division that
have retained original jurisdiction. Atmos is a monopoly provider of natural gas. Because
Atmos has no competitors, regulation of the rates that it charges its customers is the only
way that cities can ensure that natural gas rates are fair. Working as a coalition to review
the rates charged by Atmos allows cities to accomplish more collectively than each city
could do acting alone. Cities have more than 100 years of experience in regulating natural
gas rates in Texas.
ACSC is the largest coalition of cities served by Atmos Mid-Tex. There are 186 ACSC
member cities, which represent more than 60 percent of the total load served by Atmos-
Mid Tex. ACSC protects the authority of municipalities over the monopoly natural gas
provider and defends the interests of residential and small commercial customers within
the cities. Although many of the activities undertaken by ACSC are connected to rate
cases (and therefore expenses are reimbursed by the utility), ACSC also undertakes
additional activities on behalf of municipalities for which it needs funding support from its
members.
On December 12, 2024, the Atmos Cities Steering Committee ("ACSC") held a quarterly
meeting with representatives from Atmos Energy. During the meeting, the group
discussed upcoming natural gas issues and approved the assessment for ACSC
membership. Using the population-based assessment protocol previously adopted by
ACSC, the assessment for 2025 is a per capita fee of $0.05. This amount is the same as
was adopted for 2019-2024.
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Resolution No.
Resolution authorizing the City of Wichita Falls's continued
participation with the Atmos Cities Steering Committee; and
authorizing the payment of five cents per capita to the Atmos Cities
Steering Committee to fund regulatory and related activities related to
Atmos Energy Corporation
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls is a regulatory authority under the Gas Utility
Regulatory Act (GURA) and has exclusive original jurisdiction over the rates and services
of Atmos Energy Corporation, Mid-Tex Division (Atmos) within the municipal boundaries
of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Atmos Cities Steering Committee (ACSC) has historically
intervened in Atmos rate proceedings and gas utility-related rulemakings to protect the
interests of municipalities and gas customers residing within municipal boundaries; and
WHEREAS, ACSC is participating in Railroad Commission dockets and projects,
as well as court proceedings and legislative activities, affecting gas utility rates; and
WHEREAS, the City is a member of ACSC; and
WHEREAS, in order for ACSC to continue its participation in these activities,
which affects the provision of gas utility service and the rates to be charged, it must
assess its members for such costs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that we, the City Council of the City of
Wichita Falls, Texas:
That the City is authorized to continue its membership with the Atmos Cities
Steering Committee to protect the interests of the City of Wichita Falls and protect the
interests of the customers of Atmos Energy Corporation, Mid-Tex Division residing and
conducting business within the City limits.
II. The City is further authorized to pay its 2025 assessment to the ACSC in
the amount of five cents ($0.05) per capita for a total amount of $5,343.80.
III. A copy of this Resolution and approved assessment fee payable to Atmos
Cities Steering Committee, c/o City of Arlington shall be sent to:
Brandi Stigler
Atmos Cities Steering Committee
Mail Stop 63-0300
P.O. Box 90231
Arlington, Texas 76004
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 7.0
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 18th day of February, 2025.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
February 18, 2025
ITEM/SUBJECT: Resolution authorizing the City of Wichita Falls' continued
participation with the Oncor Cities Steering Committee (OCSC); and
authorizing the payment of eleven cents per capita to the Oncor
Cities Steering Committee to fund regulatory and Legal Proceedings
and Activities Related to Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC.
INITIATING DEPT: Legal
STRATEGIC GOAL: Efficiently Deliver City Services
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE: Practice effective governance
COMMENTARY: The City is a member of a 169-member city coalition known as the
Steering Committee of Cities Served by Oncor (OCSC). This resolution authorizes the
continuation of the City's membership and approves the assessment and payment of an
eleven cents ($0.11) per capita fee to fund the activities of OCSC.
OCSC undertakes activities on behalf of municipalities for which it needs funding support
from its members. Municipalities have original jurisdiction over the electric distribution
rates and services within the city. OCSC has been in existence since the late 1980s and
took on a formal structure in the early 1990s. Empowered by city resolutions and funded
by per capita assessments, OCSC has been the primary public interest advocate before
the Public Utility Commission, ERCOT, the courts, and the Legislature on electric utility
regulation matters for over three decades.
OCSC is actively involved in rate cases, appeals, rulemakings, and legislative efforts
impacting the rates charged by Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC within the City.
Steering Committee representation is also strong at ERCOT. It is possible that additional
efforts will be necessary on new issues that arise during the year, and it is important that
the Steering Committee be able to fund its participation on behalf of its member cities. A
per capita assessment has historically been used, and is a fair method for the members
to bear the burdens associated with the benefits received from that membership.
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Resolution No.
Resolution authorizing the City of Wichita Falls's continued
participation with the Oncor Cities Steering Committee; and
authorizing the payment of eleven cents per capita to the Oncor Cities
Steering Committee to fund regulatory and Legal Proceedings and
Activities Related to Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC.
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls is a regulatory authority Public Utility
Regulatory Act (PURA) and has exclusive original jurisdiction over the rates and services
of Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC (Oncor) within the municipal boundaries of the
city; and
WHEREAS, the Steering Committee of Cities Served by Oncor (Steering
Committee) has historically intervened in Oncor rate proceedings and electric utility
related rulemakings to protect the interests of municipalities and electric customers
residing within municipal boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the Steering Committee is participating in Public Utility Commission
dockets and projects, as well as court proceedings, and legislative activity, affecting
transmission and distribution utility rates; and
WHEREAS, the City is a member of the Steering Committee; and
WHEREAS, the Steering Committee functions under the direction of an Executive
Committee which sets an annual budget and directs interventions before state and federal
agencies, courts and legislatures, subject to the right of any member to request and cause
its party status to be withdrawn from such activities; and
WHEREAS, the Steering Committee at its December 2024 meeting set a budget
for 2025 that compels an assessment of eleven cents ($0.11) per capita; and
WHEREAS, in order for the Steering Committee to continue its participation in
these activities which affects the provision of electric utility service and the rates to be
charged, it must assess its members for such costs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that we, the City Council of the City of
Wichita Falls, Texas:
That the City is authorized to continue its membership with the Steering
Committee of Cities Served by Oncor to protect the interests of the City of Wichita Falls
and protect the interests of the customers of Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC
residing and conducting business within the City limits.
II. The City is further authorized to pay its 2025 assessment to the Steering
Committee of eleven cents ($0.11) per capita based on the population figures for the City
shown in the latest TML Directory of City Officials for a total amount of $11 ,756.36.
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III. A copy of this Resolution and the assessment payment check made
payable to Steering Committee of Cities Served by Oncor, c% City of Arlington shall be
sent to:
Brandi Stigler
Steering Committee of Cities Served by Oncor
Mail Stop 63-0300
PO Box 90231
Arlington, Texas 76004.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 18th day of February 2025.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 7.D
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
February 18, 2025
ITEM/SUBJECT: Resolution placing into effect Chapter 174 of the Texas Local
Government Code, the Fire and Police Employee Relations Act,
effective April 1, 2025.
INITIATING DEPT: Legal
STRATEGIC GOAL: Optimize Engagement with the City and City Services
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE: Provide the legal framework for collective bargaining with
the Fire Department and reach an agreement on terms and conditions of employment for
covered Fire Department employees.
COMMENTARY: On November 5, 2024, the citizens of Wichita Falls voted to adopt
the Fire and Police Employee Relations Act as codified in Chapter 174 of the Texas Local
Government Code.
If the majority of votes cast in an election under Chapter 174.051 of the Texas Local
Government Code favor the adoption of this Chapter, the City Council is required to place
the Chapter into effect no later than the 30th day after the beginning of the first fiscal year
after the election.
Because the deadline to place Chapter 174 into effect would be after the 2025-2026
budget has been set, it was determined that the best course of action would be to start
the bargaining process as soon as feasible so that all potential contract provisions
affecting the budget could be considered in the budget process.
By placing Chapter 174 into effect on April 1 , the city will have sufficient time to plan for
the bargaining sessions beginning April 1 and get all proposals before the City Council
while the budget is being discussed between April 1 and June 1 , 2025.
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Resolution No.
Resolution placing into effect Chapter 174 of the Texas Local
Government Code, the Fire and Police Employee Relations Act,
effective April 1, 2025
WHEREAS, on June 28, 2024, the City of Wichita Falls (City) received a "Petition
to Adopt the Fire and Police Employee Relations Act for the Wichita Falls Fire
Department;" and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has verified that the Petition was in accordance with
the Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 174 that was signed by the number of
qualified voters of the City equal to at least 20,000 or five percent of the number of
qualified voters voting in the preceding general election for state and county officers as
provided for in Section 174.051(a) of the Texas Local Government Code; and
WHEREAS, Section 174.051(b) of the Texas Local Government Code requires
that the City hold the election on the first authorized uniform election date prescribed by
Chapter 41 of the Election Code; and
WHEREAS, Section 174.051(c) of the Texas Local Government Code provides
the required proposition wording for citizens to vote for or against the "Adoption of the
state law applicable to firefighters that establishes collective bargaining if a majority of the
affected employees favor representation by an employees association, preserves the
prohibition against strikes and lockouts, and provides penalties for strikes and lockouts;"
and
WHEREAS, Texas Local Government Code §174.052, if a majority of the votes
cast in an election under Section 174.051 favor the adoption of this chapter, the governing
body shall place this chapter in effect not later than the 30th day after the beginning of the
first fiscal year of the political subdivision after the election; and
WHEREAS, an election was held on November 5, 2024, and the citizens of Wichita
Falls voted to Adopt the Fire and Police Employee Relations Act; and
WHEREAS, Texas Local Government Code Chapter 174 permits the city to
recognize the firefighters association as the sole and exclusive bargaining agent for
covered firefighters for purposes of engaging in the collective bargaining process.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. The recitals and findings outlined above are found to be true and
correct and are hereby incorporated herein as though set forth fully herein.
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Section 2. The City Council, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code §174,
hereby places the Fire and Police Employee Relations Act into effect effective April 1 ,
2025, pursuant to 174.052 TLGC.
Section 4. The City Council, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code §174,
hereby grants recognition of the Wichita Falls Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local 432,
as the sole and exclusive bargaining agent for firefighters employed by the City of Wichita
Falls, excluding the Fire Chief under Texas Local Government Code §174.101 .
Section 5. Repeal. All resolutions or part of resolutions, if any, in conflict
herewith shall be and are hereby expressly repealed to the extent of such conflict only.
Section 6. Severability. If any provision, section, subsection, sentence, clause,
or the application of same to any person or set of circumstances for any reason is held to
be unconstitutional, void, or invalid, or for any reason unenforceable, the validity of the
remaining portions of this resolution or the application thereby shall remain in effect, it
being the intent of the City Council of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas in adoption this
resolution, that no portion thereof or provision contained herein shall become inoperative
or fail by any reasons of unconstitutionally of any other portion or provision.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 18th day of February 2025.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 7.e
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
February 18, 2025
ITEM/SUBJECT: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a new Potable
Water Purchase Contract with the Wichita Valley Water Supply
Corporation.
INITIATING DEPT: Public Works
STRATEGIC GOAL: Provide Quality Infrastructure
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE:
COMMENTARY: Since August 6, 1991, the Wichita Valley Water Supply Corporation
has purchased potable water from the City of Wichita Falls. Wichita Valley Water Supply
Corporation (WVWSC) is a member-owned non-profit water supply corporation that
provides retail water service to a service area or CCN (certificate of convenience and
necessity) in Archer and Wichita Counties.
WVWSC has requested to add a new delivery point, for a total of three delivery points,
for the purchase of potable water from the City of Wichita Falls. The proposed delivery
point is outside the city limits near the intersection of FM 369 and Rogers Rd. in the
northwest part of Wichita Falls. The new delivery point will allow WVWSC to supplant
current potable water purchases from the City of Iowa Park and readily expand water
service into unincorporated portions of Wichita County.
The modifications to the existing potable water purchase contract are limited to sections:
1 .0 Delivery of Water, 1 .1 Delivery Point, and 2.0 Water Rates.
• Section 1 .0: The maximum quantity of water allowed for purchase remains
unchanged. However, the amended contract clarifies and restricts the allowable
timeframe for the delivery of water at each of the three delivery points.
• Section 1 .1 : A table of details for each delivery point was added along with an
associated maximum allowable discharge.
• Section 2.0: The water rate was updated to reflect the FY25 wholesale water rate
of$4.2657 per 100 cubic feet. The contract will automatically recognize future rate
changes.
WVWSC's Board of Directors approved and executed the revised Water Purchase
Contract on January 20, 2025.
Staff recommends the approval of this contract because the revisions allow: WVWSC to
expand water service into unincorporated areas of Wichita County, do not increase the
maximum allowable quantity of water purchased, and better protect the City's excess
system capacity for future growth inside the city limits.
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Resolution No.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a new Potable
Water Purchase Contract with the Wichita Valley Water Supply
Corporation
WHEREAS, the Wichita Valley Water Supply Corporation (WVWSC) is organized
and established under provisions of the laws of the State of Texas, and is responsible for
operating its own water distribution system, and providing water to retail customers within
its authorized service area as described within the Contract; and
WHEREAS, City of Wichita Falls (City) owns water supply reservoirs, water
treatment plants, and a distribution system with sufficient capacity to serve the present
and future customers of the City and the estimated number of retail water customers to
be served by the WVWSC; and
WHEREAS, WVWSC entered into a Potable Water Purchase Contract with the
City on August 6, 1991 , and subsequently agreed to multiple modifications to the contract,
and this Contract replaces all prior contracts relating to the purchase of potable water;
and
WHEREAS, immediately prior to the effective date of this Contract, the WVWSC
was not obligated to purchase Water from the City, and the City was not obligated to sell
Water to the WVWSC; and
WHEREAS, by resolution of the Board of Directors of WVWSC enacted on the
20th day of January 2025, it authorized the continued purchase of water by the WVWSC
under the terms of this new, mutually agreed upon Contract; and
WHEREAS, the Council examined the proposed Water Purchase Contract
between the City and the WVWSC.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The City Manager is authorized to execute a Potable Water Purchase Contract
with the Wichita Valley Water Supply Corporation in a form approved by the City Attorney.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 18th day of February 2025.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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Potable Water Purchase Contract
THIS CONTRACT for the sale and purchase of potable water(the"Contract")is entered into as of the day
of 2025,between the City of Wichita Falls,Texas,hereinafter referred to as"City,"and the Wichita
Valley Water Supply Corporation, hereinafter referred to as "Customer" (City and Customer are collectively the
"Parties").
WHEREAS, Customer is organized and established under provisions of the laws of the State of Texas. One of the
duties of Customer is the operation of a water distribution system serving water users within Customer's authorized
service area,and to accomplish this purpose,Customer requires a supply of potable water;
WHEREAS, City owns several water reservoirs and a treatment and distribution system (the "City System") with
capacity capable of serving the present customers of the City System and the estimated number of water users to be
served by Customer;
WHEREAS,City and Customer entered into a Water Purchase Contract on August 6, 1991,and subsequently agreed
to multiple modifications to the contract,and this Contract replaces all prior contracts between the Parties relating to
the purchase of potable water("Water");
WHEREAS, immediately prior to the effective date of this Contract, Customer was not obligated to purchase Water
from City and City was not obligated to sell Water to Customer;
WHEREAS,by resolution of the Board of Directors of Customer enacted on the."",2DA day of;:`:raInV i.r y ,
2025,it authorized the continued purchase of Water by Customer under the terms of this new,mutually agreed upon
Contract;
WHEREAS,Customer is responsible for operating its water distribution system("Customer System"),and providing
Water to its authorized service area as described herein;and
WHEREAS, Customer is required by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality ("TCEQ") regulations to
implement and enforce City's Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan through all subsequent sales of
Water and shall include such obligation in any subsequent contract for sale that Customer may execute with any third
party purchaser of Water.
NOW, THEREFORE, KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that for value received, City and Customer
mutually agree to the following,to wit:
1.0.Delivery of Water.City agrees to sell and to deliver Water under this Contract to Customer at the delivery point(s)
specified herein,and Customer agrees to take at the delivery point(s)all Water required for use during the term of this
Contract,not to exceed the annual quantity of Water. The quantity of Water to be furnished by City to Customer shall
not exceed: the specified volumetric rates in gallons per minute in Table I ("Maximum Allowable Discharge"),
36,000,000 gallons per month ("Monthly Quantity") in any given month, or 219,000,000 gallons per year("Annual
Quantity")in any Water Year;unless a greater amount is approved in writing by City."Water Year"means the period
October 1 of each calendar year through September 30 of the next following calendar year. Customer shall not take
more than the Annual Quantity without prior written consent of City. Customer agrees that City is under no obligation
to provide Customer with a sufficient amount of Water for Customer to meet its minimum production,storage,service
pump, or pressure maintenance requirements, or any other requirements imposed on Customer under Texas
Administrative Code,Chapters 290 or 291,or any other requirement of law. Customer also agrees that City is under
no obligation to increase any of its water utility infrastructure or capacity in order to satisfy any of the provisions of
this Contract.
1.1 Delivery Point,The delivery point(s)shall be connected to City's distribution system at a location with satisfactory
excess capacity subject to the approval of City. Each delivery point(s)shall have an associated Maximum AIlowable
Discharge in units of gallons per minute for use in normal operation. The Customer shall immediately report any
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exceedance of the Maximum Allowable Discharge to the City and take reasonable efforts to remedy the cause of the
exceedance. Each delivery point(s)and its details are provided in Table 1.
Table 1. Delivery Point Details
Delivery Delivery Point Location CWF Line Meter Maximum Allowable
Point I.D. Diameter Diameter Discharge
1 East side of FM 369 and 1,030 ft.north of Kell Blvd. 8 in. 4 in. 670 gpm
2 East side of FM 369 and 4,075 ft,north of Kell Blvd. 12 in. 6 in. 72 gpm
3 West side of FM 369 and 50 ft. south of Rogers Rd. 8 in. 3 in. 150 gpm
1.2 Quality of Water. City will exercise due diligence and follow best management practices to meet the applicable
drinking water quality standards for Water and any requirement of law for Water furnished to Customer pursuant to
this Contract.
1.3 Customer System Requirements. Once Customer takes Water from the delivery point(s), Customer is solely
responsible for complying with the requirements under Texas Administrative Code,Chapters 290 or 291,or any other
requirement of law. Customer shall have the responsibility to transport the Water from the delivery point(s) to its
consumers,including imparting additional pressure to adequately serve Customer's consumers.
1.4.Metering. Customer shall furnish, install, operate and maintain at its own expense at the delivery point(s), the
necessary metering equipment, including a meter house or pit, and required devices of standard type for properly
measuring and recording the quantity of Water delivered.City and Customer shall agree on the type of any replacement
meter before purchase by Customer.Metering equipment shall be calibrated by Customer whenever requested by City,
but not more frequently than once every 12 months. Within 30 days after such calibration, Customer shall furnish a
certification of such calibration to the Director of Public Works of City,or his designee.A meter registering not more
than 2%above or below the rated capacity of the meter shall be deemed accurate.The previous reading of any meter
disclosed by test to be inaccurate shall be corrected for the 12 months previous to such test in accordance with the
percentage of inaccuracy found by such tests and existing records. If any meter fails to register for any period, the
amount of Water furnished during such period shall be deemed to be the amount of Water diverted in the corresponding
period immediately prior to the failure,based on existing records unless City and Customer shall agree in writing upon
a different amount.If Customer's measuring equipment is out of service for 30 days or more,City may purchase,install
and maintain any required measuring equipment,as determined by City,and charge the expense therefore to Customer.
During any reasonable hours, City shall have access to the metering equipment. City shall further have access to all
records pertinent to determining the measurement and quantity of Water actually delivered.Customer agrees that City
may furnish,install,operate and maintain check meters, should City so choose. Customer also agrees that the design
and construction of its metering equipment will facilitate City's installation and operation of check meters.
City will read the Customer water meter on the first normal work day of each month during the term of this Contract.
Customer and City shall have free access to read meters daily if they so desire. City will provide Customer,no later
than the 10th day of each month,with an itemized statement showing the amount of Water metered to Customer during
the preceding month and the resulting charges. Customer shall pay to City the amount of the itemized statement no
later than the 20th day of the month in which the charges are billed.
All services on Customer's System shall be separately metered.
2.0.Water Rates.Until changed by City, the cost of Water purchased by Customer shall be $4.2657 per 100 cubic
feet. The rates to Customer for Water shall be subject to change each year as a result of a cost-of-service study using
the rate principles in section 2.1.When a cost-of-service study is conducted,City will provide the results and the new
rates to Customer. The new rates will become effective at the beginning of each Water Year. Adjustments to rates
does not constitute an amendment to the Contract. If Customer exceeds either the Monthly Quantity or the Annual
Quantity,the City shall be entitled to bill for such exceedance and Customer hereby agrees to pay for such exceedance
at 2.0 times the water rate.
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2.1.Annual Changes to Water Rates.Customer authorizes the rates for Water to be changed annually,based on the
following rate setting principles:
a. Revenue requirements to be determined on utility basis at the agreed test years' original cost
adjusted 30%toward current cost to cover its cost as a compensation for ownership.
b. The test years shall be the average of the City's previous three years' audited fiscal records. The
peaking factor will be calculated similarly;using an average of the max month for the last three years
divided by the average 3-year monthly consumption.The consumption and peaking share play a large
role in assigning costs between the wholesale and retail classes.
c. City to receive a Rate of Return on the agreed adjusted value Rate Base equal to a composite of the utility's
test year embedded cost of money weighted on the debt portion of capital invested in plant in service and the
utility's latest cost of money weighted on the remaining equity portion of plant in service to cover its risks.
d.All existing reservoirs and associated facilities to be included in common rate base.Wholesale customers as
class(either raw water only,raw water transmitted,treated water only and transmitted treated water)will pay
their proportionate share of all costs based on current use.
e,A flat rate(volume only), shall be charged,with allocation of 100%current use to encourage conservation
and thereby resulting in efficient utilization of the water system; provided, however, that the amount billed
each month shall never be less than any agreed monthly minimum charge.
f.The risk of financing all future raw water transmission lines and reservoirs must be borne by the City Water
utility,and all costs will be allocated among all wholesale customers on current use basis.
The rates will be considered changed on the later of(1)the date City's Director of Public Works sends a written Notice
of Rate Modification to Customer's address as provided in this Contract or(2)the effective date of the aforementioned
Notice of Rate Modification.
2.2.Disputed Rates.Customer stipulates and agrees that the rate,rate setting methods, and policies specified in this
Contract are fair,just,and reasonable,and without discrimination. Further,if Customer believes that rates have been
modified in a manner that fails to conform to the aforementioned principles or are otherwise established in a manner
that is not just or reasonable,then Customer must send a written Notice of Appeal,containing the written approval of
the Directors,to City's City Manager,30 calendar days after City's written issuance of the new rates to the Customer.
To be effective,such Notice of Appeal must contain a statement,sworn to by all directors of Customer and all experts
the Customer intends to use to assert the improper,unjust,or unreasonable manner of the rates,that entirely states the
full and complete basis upon which the Customer believes that the rates were improperly, unjustly or unfairly
established.Upon receipt of the Notice of Appeal,City's City Manager will consider the appeal and examine the rate
determination process and result. If City's City Manager determines the appeal is well founded,he/she may reconsider
the rates and issue new,higher or lower rates based on the information submitted and other information determined by
subsequent investigation thereof.
If Customer at any time disputes the amount to be paid by it to City,Customer shall nevertheless promptly make the
disputed payment or payments.If it is subsequently determined by or agreed that the disputed amount paid by Customer
should have been less or more,City shall revise and reallocate Customer's payments in a manner that Customer or City
will recover the amount properly due.
If a court,the Commission,or any federal or state regulatory authority finds that City's rates or policies for delivering
Water to Customer under this Contract are unreasonable or otherwise unenforceable,City may immediately terminate
this Contract without liability to Customer. By signing this Contract,Customer stipulates and agrees that City and its
other customers will be prejudiced if Customer avoids the obligation to pay the rates for Water specified in this Contract
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while accepting the benefits of obtaining Water from City.Nothing in this Contract shall be construed as constituting
an undertaking by City to furnish Water to Customer except pursuant to the terms of this Contract.
2.3. Additional Charges. In the event that any sales or use taxes, or taxes, assessments, or charges of any similar
nature are imposed on diverting,storing,delivering,gathering,impounding,taking,selling,using,or consuming the
Water received by Customer from the Delivery Point,the amount of the tax, assessment,or charge shall be borne by
Customer, in addition to all other charges, and whenever City shall be required to pay, collect, or remit any tax,
assessment,or charge on Water received by Customer,then Customer shall promptly pay or reimburse City for the tax,
assessment,or charge in the manner directed by City.
2.4.Default in Payments.All amounts due and owing to City by Customer shall,if not paid when due,bear interest
at the Texas post judgment interest rate set out in Tex. Finance Code. § 304.003,or any successor statute,from the
date when due until paid.If any amount due and owing by Customer to City is placed with an attorney for collection,
Customer shall pay to City,in addition to all other payments provided for by this Contract,including interest,City's
collection expenses, including court costs and attorneys' fees. City shall, to the extent permitted by law, suspend
delivery of Water from the Delivery Point to Customer if Customer remains delinquent in any payments due hereunder
for a period of 60 days and shall not resume delivery of Water while Customer is so delinquent and may,at its option,
terminate this Contract without further liability to Customer.City shall pursue all legal remedies against Customer to
enforce and protect the rights of City, City's customers, and the holders of City's bonds. It is understood that the
foregoing provisions are for the benefit of the holders of City's bonds.
3.0.Purpose and Place of Use.Customer shall not be required to furnish Water to any resident of City.The Parties
hereby agree that City shall continue to serve these areas. If City extends its City limits, Customer will continue to
provide Water to any consumer of Water from Customer until City is able to extend its own distribution system to
provide such customers with City's Water. The Water will be used for municipal use, including residential and
commercial uses,by Customer within the authorized service area of the Customer. Customer's authorized service area
is the area Iocated within Customer's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction("ETJ")boundary/the area authorized in Customer's
certificate of convenience and necessity("CCN")No.10268. Unless written permission is obtained from City,Water
shall not be provided to other municipalities and/or residential and/or commercial subdivisions outside the authorized
service area. Such permission will not be given to serve a subdivision within the City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction
("ETJ")unless the subdivision complies with the Subdivision Regulations of the City of Wichita Falls. Customer shall
not sell any Water to any private party for resale by such private parties to third parties. Customer shall be allowed to
make single connections to Customer system with notification to City of such action,provided the Annual Quantity
allowable as set out in the Contract is not exceeded. Customer shall not sell Water to any consumer outside of the
Customer's authorized service area without the approval of City.
3.1.Subsequent Sales of Water/Connections.City and Customer agree that for any area of service being provided
by Customer that Customer will comply with applicable City procedures for purposes of connection and connection
approvals in any area lying within City's ETJ boundary(or within the city limits). Further,it is agreed by City and
Customer that in the event of a prospective customer's application for service outside of City's ETJ boundary,no pre-
conditions are to be established or enforced by City in connection with any request for service made by any applicant
for water service.
Customer expressly agrees that it will not furnish Water to any user without first requiring proof from the applicant
that the property to be serviced has been platted in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Chapter 212,as it
may be amended from time to time,within the Contract term.When a meter is approved by the Customer,such approval
shall be tied to the land and automatically approved to the current owner of the land.
4.0. Water Shortages. In the event of an extended shortage of Water, or the supply of Water available to City is
otherwise diminished over an extended period of time so that it becomes necessary to ration the Water sold to citizens
of City,the supply of Water to Customer shall be reduced or diminished in the same ratio or proportion as the supply
to the citizens of City is reduced or diminished.The Water to be distributed shall be further divided in accordance with
Texas Water Code§ 11.039.
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4.1. Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan.The Customer agrees to implement and enforce City's
Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan through all subsequent sales of Water and shall include such
obligation in any subsequent contract for sale that Customer may execute with any third party purchaser of Water.
Further, the Customer agrees to initiate at least the restrictions of said Drought Contingency Plan that are being
implemented within the City.The Customer may implement more severe restrictions than City,but shall not enact less
severe restrictions than are currently in effect in the City.If Customer fails to implement a drought contingency plan
with restrictions that emulate or exceed City's Drought Contingency Plan when trigger conditions occur,then City's
City Manager is authorized to institute rationing pursuant to any applicable wholesale water contracts,including this
Contract,as well as enforce any contractual,statutory,or common law remedies available to City necessary to protect
the public welfare.City's Water made available to Customer when Customer is not in compliance with City's Water
Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan will be reduced to the amount of Water that City's City Manager estimates
would be necessary to satisfy Customer's demand if Customer was operating in compliance with both City's and
Customer's Drought Contingency Plans.
5.0. Rules and Regulations. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Customer's tariff and applicable TCEQ
regulations,Customer expressly agrees that it will not furnish Water to any user without first requiring proof from the
applicant that any wastewater generated from the use of Water supplied will be disposed of in a manner consistent with
current TCEQ regulations. Customer agrees to terminate water service to any user with a continuing unabated public
nuisance,as defined in the Texas Health and Safety Code,upon receiving written notice requesting such termination
from TCEQ or its designated representatives.
5.1. Backflow Protection. Customer and City shall have the authority and responsibility of inspection to determine
that no cross connections or conditions of backflow or back-siphonage exist on that portion of the system receiving
Water under pressure from City's water mains. City shall have the authority to disconnect the Water until correction
within the Customer System is made.City shall also have the right to suspend delivery of Water in the event Customer
fails to construct,maintain and operate City's portion of the water distribution system in substantial compliance with
such standards referred to hereinabove. Provided, however, unless substantial noncompliance constitutes a safety
and/or health hazard,City shall not suspend the delivery of Water without first notifying Customer in writing of such
noncompliance and affording Customer a reasonable opportunity to correct such noncompliance.Provided,further,in
no event shall City suspend delivery of Water to any portion of Customer's system not necessary in isolating the location
of such noncompliance.
6.0. Term. This Contract shall extend for a term of 20 years from the date of Contract execution. Unless a written
notice of non-renewal is sent by either party prior to expiration hereof, at the end of the original term, it shall then
automatically renew on a year-to-year basis. Either party may cancel prior to expiration of a term for breach or non-
performance.City may cancel this Contract at any time during any term of the Contract in the event Customer fails to
make any payment due hereunder within 60 days after same becomes due or,if the Customer breaches any covenant
herein other than payment of the monthly statement,and such breach continues for 60 days after City gives Customer
written notice thereof.
7.0.No Assignment or Discrimination.This Contract shall not be assignable by either party without the approval of
the other party,The Parties hereto shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment or service
because of race,religion,color,sex,national origin,age,or handicap.
8.0. Independent Contractor. This Contract is intended to create an independent contractor relationship, and the
employees of each party shall never be considered the employees of the other party.
9.0.Notices to Customer.Notices from City representatives to Customer issued pursuant to this Contract shall be
effective when sent to the Customer at the following address: Wichita Valley WSC
P.O.Box 550
Holliday,TX 76366
If a document is sent to Customer via certified mail, notice shall be considered received by the Customer if a
representative of the Customer fails to sign for or accept said document within 5 days after receipt thereof.
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10.0.1 hie tr:. Water.Title for liability puToscs to al:Warr bcrcnne.c7 to Custom efIirI.hz, in Cits. the
Diiivory, ell which poir.t title shall puss w C.J.51(1;11e:-.Notwiihstancilg,Customer will not obtain any water
:Inv effLieni 11.(1W.4 Or 11:0 Girrilita.32!iLITI rj1V.75.1C1
I .1) (.iiy Right En Execute tallier Water Supply Calinirucl . C.T...v maintains its right to enter into any other water
I I-out rest-di:lion
12.0. No Third-Parr'. Benetletaries.
This Con'Iraet shall iniir.. ..111y 10 iii ,,r.11,. ihi-1 persons not an:,
form cr.•manner, ;:ill rAThr.:Flt.1.1[1C' parry Lwow
for the fulfillment of its customer ....:o:•..t:acts or cornrni-.roc:-.7.7,, and Chi, shalt not 'Pe construed to he for
eugtorner's.contract.;or emnir by virtue fth i o iy provision con Wined hertin
13.0.Choice of Venue.
Ail acts performabie undo:tliC terms oftlf:s Contratr'..ar_d arr,our_-2i due under this Contact, :ni•:i•-.ding,bulrc.
N.yrnents due under tlif,r, ',w1 cii ii.1.111a2TCS 1'0:the .nre.e_ch.ul %his Corf..nict, shall be paid nni
Coury, 7exas, said.Wichiti Texa:: beir..the place of performance to lay r.lm Par'iys r. 47.....-117:ita
In Ohi chai tjiy leg a] is brought thi : t tF0 1 dlly ltereot:.
brought solely in Wichita Let▪nty, Tcxas_
14.0. Fledge of.Revenue.
Citozyrriel- I:amt ill p.iitynicints to be rtie.de by t undc:':his Contract shall
rind Hat will be made from the revot.....::.7 ;tS.wier
1. 1.":- .1)I CC tici-rrtts and...las deter.mined Chat thc ▪ stiff i.. he obtained from(..ty
..1 ZTIC brim-atiop ▪ system] and is the only availatc,c and ,:.1....:qua!!:
nod, a:-.,card7:ril:dy, :up.iired by illy C IiraCi o be nrtiLL:'..c by CW:r017.7'
0:.sys'.ons the
7:1"1:;!▪! .." '.1.17.11 FCLilcr SyS,C1115 any
to hi suet 1-tond.3
Er7 licritzflsrr by Ckls:omer with • or a:1-y• loan to CA‘n...inier trotii
for tinr.ricTng Cu -.cmcr's water ystem. Unitrj ::.tatrs of
ror 7.1!"L'ilig CO.5:0:Mke waler C.1.2
Cusrorner tiroughout the rrrn of this.Contract to 11,1 • fix
and colloL:' LT! .11 ::!N fOr v.acr S.C.752:(7.O5 r...1 be.s_rpp:i..:i itsWCEL:r Cr....!!, III
amour,: : a I IN pay:I:C.11%N lillder all fr.cnC
alb v 01%11 7H1:71 I.." 4 EIL:lb(lTiZirl TrA'17111W i'.17(7 110W 0111C10:47.C1('1.....:;1.:; ..117.;.
01C:1W SC..11 .:;1 I:, I II:.'1 c,11 in writing by • L...•:[..n..i..-..le7Avccn Cly and C. ic,:rer, all pa)Tncnts due
Clistc-r.a.zr are to be T....-ont the revenues and nic:cmc received by CuRtorne:.- from the ownorskip and operation
water 3ystern.
15_0.lnileuiuihr, et:sicnu radcmitii'ynd hold harni:ess I. -t3.and City's officers,ajzff:it ,
from all iLhit ,ilcrinn.F.. or.ela 4,1aTy clakt7at.: Tam v and cLc : ipic'.r.mIiici:n :towy fecs and expenses broLiellt
any 101 ar.c5 pertqw.S. Or d 1C.O5 property in;;....m.i.c.Ltun with the '.-,:rEct-...nanez: ol att2ntpter: N'tifttrni,r.tritXt
this Co.r,Eract Customor tp defend. indorrInEN and t'eild italnIc-Is :I in I ii> ir r agents,anc'.
emp:cym..s wi".k.this 1 i riTarC..1:2.s....; 1../holfm.7.7 1.11vTi ur r L caused n bo2r in par;
the iJIL I UdO,1 r 16. ,,^0,`,,:!ij,Clie;:', Or City Or IFS DrilEt!1:5 ajiLT,I.s or ar.Y C:enci it i on of C.-_".it>
property
1 CL Amendments to be in Writing. The Fartics to this Contract as3ve. 1:1a( 'They real all prcwisiom 0:[Lie,
Co:11mo,and wry i1iib .i licreto This Cot:tract arid any c..xhibits I:ercto a:.c the complete exelLisive.. .;iare•mtmis of
the terms agreed upon, ..,rapersding all prio:. Conr.racr o tatzmont.s, either wrIten or oral. No !modification,
anteiddlmery-..: or addition to this Contact ii valid on is I ri writ;int. iidhigaci3 by a:l.Parties h.crem,except that rato.: m2.>:
be osabTihed by CC1y as provided above.
Pa.gc 6 of
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17.0.Severability.If any of the provisions of this Contract(other than the rates and obligation to pay for the Water)
shall be invalid or unenforceable, same shall not invalidate or affect the validity and enforceability of any other
provision,which provisions shall remain in force and affect.
18.0.Force Majeure.If by reason of force majeure any party hereto shall be rendered unable wholly or in part to carry
out its obligations under this Contract,other than the obligation of each Party to make the payments required by the
Contract, then if such party shall give notice and full particulars of such force majeiire in writing to the other Party
within a reasonable time after occurrence of the event or cause relied on,the obligation of the Party giving such notice,
so far as it is affected by such force majeure,shall be suspended during the continuance of the inability then claimed,
but for no longer period,and any such Party shall endeavor to remove or overcome such inability with all reasonable
dispatch. The term"Force Majeure"as employed herein shall mean acts of God,strikes,lockouts,or other industrial
disturbances,acts of public enemy,orders of any kind of the Government of the United States or the State of Texas,or
any Civil or military authority, insurrection, riots, epidemics, landslides, lightning, earthquake, fires, hurricanes,
storms,floods,washouts,droughts,arrests,restraint of government and people,civil disturbances,explosions,breakage
or accidents to machinery,pipelines or canals, partial or entire failure of water supply, or on account of any other
causes not reasonably within the control of the party claiming such inability,excluding negligence.
19.0.No Waiver.Failure of City to enforce a provision of this Contract does not waive any future right to enforce that
provision.
20.0.No Joint Venture.The Parties to this Contract agree and acknowledge that this Contract does not create a joint
venture, partnership, or joint enterprise, that each Party is not an agent of the other entity, and that each Party is
responsible in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas for its own negligent or wrongful acts or omissions and
for those of its officers, agents or employees in conjunction with the performance of services covered under this
Contract, without waiving any governmental immunity available to City or Customer under Texas law and without
waiving any defenses of City or Customer under Texas law,
21.0. Interpretation and Recitals. This Contract shall not be considered to be mutually drafted in accordance with
negotiation between the Parties hereto. Accordingly, it shall not be interpreted against City on the basis that City
supplied its language or for any other reason.Recitals shall be incorporated into and become a part of this Contract.
22.0.Waiver of Attorney's Fees.If any action at law or in equity is necu aty to enforce this agreement,each party
agrees to pay its own attorneys'fees and will not seek to recover its own attorneys'fees from the other party.All parties
understand that Texas Local Government Code subtitle C, §271.153(a)(3)provides that the total amount of money
awarded in an adjudication brought against a governmental entity for breach of a contract includes attorneys'fees.All
parties expressly waive all statutory and other rights to recover attorneys' fees in§271,153(a)(3)and all other laws.
23.9. Contractual Damages Limitation.The City is not liable for consequential damages, exemplary damages, or
damages for unabsorbed home office overhead.
24.0.Governmental Function.All parties agree that this contract is one that pertains solely to a governmental function
taken by or on behalf of the City of Wichita Falls. All parties expressly agree that the City is riot engaging in any
proprietary functions.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the Parties hereto,acting under authority of their respective governing bodies,have caused
this Contract to be duly executed in three counterparts,each of which shall constitute an original.
Signatures to follow
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Wichita Valley Wate pply Corporation City of Wichita Falls
City Manager
(seal) (seat)
ATTEST: ATTEST:
Al.A1 . ikrE'cr a4414-41 Ja-rwger City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
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AGENDA ITEM NO.7.F
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
February 18, 2025
ITEM/SUBJECT: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum
of Understanding with the Wichita Valley Water Supply Corporation
for the design, construction, and operation of a new water main.
INITIATING DEPT: Public Works
STRATEGIC GOAL: Provide Quality Infrastructure
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE: Create funding and construction opportunities for major
infrastructure projects
COMMENTARY: The Wichita Valley Water Supply Corporation (WVWSC) is a
member owned non-profit water supply corporation that provides retail water service to a
service area or CCN (certificate of convenience and necessity) in Archer and Wichita
Counties. WVWSC has been a longtime wholesale water customer of the City of Wichita
Falls for both potable and raw water.
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City and WVWSC sets out the
duties required of each entity to design, construct, and operate an extension to the City's
water distribution system and a new potable water delivery point for WVWSC. The
proposed infrastructure improvements will allow both the City and WVWSC to extend
water service into areas that currently lack service. The City will increase service
availability inside the City limits, while WVWSC will increase service inside their CCN.
WVWSC will design and construct the project at their own expense. After the project is
constructed and accepted by the City, WVWSC will dedicate to the City approximately
4,400 linear feet of 8-inch diameter water main between the City's current system and the
new delivery point. At the City's sole discretion and expense (based upon bid pricing),
the City may increase the diameter of up to 3,700 linear feet of the water main to 12
inches, which would increase capacity in the City's distribution system. In addition, the
City will provide for up to 3 fire hydrants to be installed with the project.
After evaluating the bid prices, it may be in the City's best interest to upsize the line to 12-
inch diameter for additional capacity to serve future development. If necessary, the
funding for the project would come from the water line upsizing budget item.
WVWSC's Board of Directors approved and executed the MOU on January 20, 2025.
Staff recommends the approval of this MOU because it would efficiently expand the City's
distribution system and create opportunities for future growth and development.
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® Director of Public Works
ASSOCIATED INFORMATION: Resolution, Contract
® Budget Office Review
® City Attorney Review
® Interim City Manager Approval
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 7.G
Resolution No.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Wichita Valley Water Supply Corporation for
the construction of a new water main
WHEREAS, the Wichita Valley Water Supply Corporation (WVWSC) is organized
and established under provisions of the laws of the State of Texas, and is responsible for
operating its own water distribution system, and providing water to retail customers within
its authorized service area as described within the Contract; and,
WHEREAS, the WVWSC has been a wholesale potable water customer of the City
of Wichita Falls since 1991 , and wishes to expand water service within its certificate of
convenience and necessity into unincorporated areas of Wichita County; and,
WHEREAS, a portion of this new infrastructure described in the Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) will lie within the city limits of the City of Wichita Falls and benefit
the City's water distribution system; and,
WHEREAS, the City, at its sole discretion and expense, may desire to upsize a
portion of this infrastructure in order to serve future development within the city limits, and
the City and the WVWSC desire to commemorate an understanding between the parties
as to each other's responsibilities related to the above considerations; and,
WHEREAS, by resolution of the Board of Directors of WVWSC enacted on the
20th day of January 2025, it authorized the MOU; and,
WHEREAS, the Council examined the proposed MOU between the City and the
WVWSC.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The City Manager is authorized to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with
the Wichita Valley Water Supply Corporation for the design, construction, and operation
of a new water main in a form approved by the City Attorney.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 18th day of February 2025.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO
THE TEXAS INTERLOCAL COOPERATION ACT CHAPTER 791
TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE. BETWEEN THE WICHITA VALLEY
WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION AND THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS
This document outlines the installation of water fine improvements and
appurtenances between the Wichita Valley Water Supply Corporation (WVWSC)and the
City of Wichita Falls (CWF).
WHEREAS, Wichita Valley Water Supply Corporation (WVWSC) is a non-profit,
member-owned, board-controlled ad valorem and tax-exempt IRS section 501(c)(12)
designated entity pursuant to the Texas utility code chapter 186.002 Texas water code
chapter 67 and other applicable authority and article XVI, chapter 59 of the Texas
constitution hereinafter referred to as WVWSC corporation organized under Chapter 67
of the Texas Water Code, responsible for providing safe and reliable potable water to its
service area as defined by its Certificate of Convenience and Necessity(CCN #10268),
and the City of Wichita Falls (CWF) is a municipal government entity tasked with
overseeing public infrastructure and services, including water distribution within its city
limits; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 791 of the Texas Local Government Code,
WVWSC and CWF are authorized to enter into interlocal contracts to promote
efficiency and effectiveness in the use of their respective resources and to achieve their
common goal of providing reliable public services;and,
WHEREAS, WVWSC is utilizing ARPA funds for a project creating a new water
distribution system extension; and,
WHEREAS, WVWSC wishes to install an 8-inch (base bid) water line beginning
near 7352 Northwest Freeway, Wichita Falls, Texas, and run continuously to the
intersection of Rogers Rd. and FM 369 for the purpose of purchasing potable water
from CWF; and,
WHEREAS, installing the water line will increase access and water pressure along
FM 369 to help improve the already existing (CWF) water system, and provide water
service to the Northwest portion of the City of Wichita Falls; and,
WHEREAS, CWF may desire to upsize from an 8-inch water line to a 12-inch water
lin efo r 3,699 feet along Northwest Freeway and FM 369 between Stations -3+39 to 33+60,
and,
WHEREAS, based on the final bid prices, the CWF may, at its sole discretion,
choose whether to pay the additional costs for upgrading an 8-inch water line to a 12-
inch water line. The Wichita Valley Water Supply Corporation (WVWSC)will provide the
bid proposal form from the contractor to be awarded by WVWSC, allowing CWF to
review and determine if CWF will choose to upsize the water line to 12 inches and cover
the additional costs,as described below in paragraph 1-7;and,
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NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual promises and
agreements contained herein,the parties hereby agree as follows:
I. WVWSC Duties
1) WVWSC shall be responsible for bidding an 8-inch water line(base bid)and
a 12-inch water line(alternate bid)to determine the upsizing cost to CWF
between Station -3+39 to 33+60 as depicted in the attached map,
Exhibit A.
2) WVWSC shall submit to CWF the linear foot bid pricing difference between
installing an 8-inch water line and a 12-inch waterline.
3) WVWSC shall complete the installation and testing of the water line to run
from Station -3+39 to Station 40+50 depicted in the attached map
depicting the project area, Exhibit A, along Northwest Freeway and FM
369 to the standards found in the January 2025 Wichita Valley
Water Supply Corporation Water Distribution System Improvements
plan sets and in compliance with 30 TAC Chapter 290 standards.
4) WVWSC shall install, test, and pay for at least two fire hydrants (base bid)
as necessary for flushing and air release purposes at approximately
Stations 19+00 and 33+60, as depicted in the attached map, Exhibit A,to
be included herewith.
5) WVWSC shall obtain 20-foot wide easements from private property owners
adjacent to TxDOT FM 369 R.O.W.for the waterline as depicted in the attached
map,Exhibit A, and have the easements surveyed and recorded.
6) WVWSC shall,within their easement,install and maintain a meter and vault
containing WVWSC's meter that is compatible with the CWF's advanced
metering infrastructure (AMI).
7) WVWSC shall reimburse the CWF for the cost of the supplied meter, and
WVWSC shall be responsible for the maintenance and calibration (not more
than 2% above or below the rated capacity).
II. CWF Duties
1) CWF shall inspect and approve the installation of the waterline from
Station -3+39 to Station 40+50 (joint inspection).
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2) If decided at its sole discretion and approved, CWF shall be responsible to
reimburse WVWSC far the cost difference of any upsizing an 8-inch water
line to a 12-inch waterline from Station -3+39 to Station 33+60 based upon
the linear foot bid pricing submitted by WVWSC.
3) CWF shall reimburse WVWSC for the cost, based upon unit bid pricing, of
up to 3 (three) fire hydrants necessary to maintain a maximum fire
hydrant spacing of 1,000 feet along Northwest Freeway and FM 369.
4) CWF shall provide the meter to WVWSC to be installed at the location
depicted in the attached map,ExhibitA.
5) Upon final acceptance, CWF will take ownership of the water line,
appurtenances, and associated easements within the CWF corporate
limits as CWF property and maintain said line from Station -3+39 to Station
40+50 as depicted in the attached map,Exhibit A.
6) Upon final acceptance, CWF will reimburse WVWSC for items as
described above in 11-2 and 11-3 and will provide a recordable conveyance
describing the transaction.
7) ExhibitA is attached hereto as part of the contract.
Signatures to follow
MOU—Chy of Wichita Falls—Wichita Valley Water Supply Corporation—2025 Water Line Extension
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Executed as reflected on this document by each party. Effective upon the date of
execution of the second party;
Executed by WVWSC Upon motion made by Tye, .,,
Seconded by A _ with NO,,V .
absent, Np,rfrt ,abstaining this memorandum of
understanding was approved with 7 Aye,and a Nay this day of
iivary a.074A ,2025
City of Wichita Falls Wichita Valley Water Supply
Corporation
By: By:
City Manager General Manager
Attest:
By:
City Clerk
Approved to form:
By:
City Attorney
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
February 18, 2025
ITEM/SUBJECT: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to award bid and contract
for the 2025 Crack Seal Project to Holbrook Asphalt, LLC in the
amount of $229,141.26.
INITIATING DEPT: Public Works
STRATEGIC GOAL: Provide Quality Infrastructure
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE: Create funding and construction opportunities for major
infrastructure projects
COMMENTARY: On February 4, 2025, bids were opened for the 2025 Crack Seal
Project. This project is generally described as the cleaning and sealing of joints and
cracks on various City streets, and associated work. The budget for this project is
$250,000.00.
The bids received for this project, which include the Base Bid and Add/Alt Nos. 1-14, are
as follows:
COMPANY AMOUNT
Holbrook Asphalt, LLC — St. George, UT $229,141 .26
Freeman Paving, LLC — Vernon, TX $229,789.60
American Pavement Solutions, Inc. — Green Bay, WI $246,354.32
Texas Chile Inc. — Kingwood, TX $761 ,941 .60
Construction of this project should require approximately 90 consecutive days to complete
and funding for this project is in this year's operating budget.
Staff has vetted the capabilities of this contractor and believes they can complete this
project in a timely manner. Therefore, Staff recommends the award of the contract to
Holbrook Asphalt, LLC in the amount of $229,141 .26, which includes the Base Bid and
Add/Alt Nos. 1-14.
• Director, Public Works
ASSOCIATED INFORMATION: Resolution , Bid Tab, Location Maps
• Budget Office Review
• City Attorney Review
• Interim City Manager Approval
PAGE 1 OF 8 PAGES
AGENDA ITEM NO. 7.H
Resolution No.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to award bid and contract for
the 2025 Crack Seal Project to Holbrook Asphalt, LLC in the amount
of $229,141.26
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls has advertised for bids for the 2025 Crack
Seal Project; and,
WHEREAS, it is found that the lowest responsible bidder is Holbrook Asphalt, LLC
who made a unit price bid with an estimated total of $229,141 .26.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The unit price bid for the 2025 Crack Seal Project is awarded to Holbrook Asphalt,
LLC in an estimated total amount of $229,141 .26, and the City Manager is authorized to
execute a contract for the City with said Contractor for the construction of such project in
a form approved by the City Attorney.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 18th day of February 2025.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 7.H
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
February 18, 2025
ITEM/SUBJECT: Resolution setting the rates at Lake Arrowhead and Lake Kickapoo
for leases of City-owned property.
INITIATING DEPT: Property-Lake Lot Administration
STRATEGIC GOAL: Actively Engage and Inform the Public
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE: Practice Effective Governance
COMMENTARY: The City owns both Lake Arrowhead and Lake Kickapoo and for
decades has leased property mainly for residential development. The newer generation
of leases provide for the city to adjust the annual lease rates every 5-years based on
market value, but no more than an increase of 30% compared to the previous 5-year rate.
The City hires an independent appraiser to do a market analysis and appraise the
property. This appraisal was completed by Henderson Appraisals and Consultants on
February 9, 2024. In short, the appraisals indicate the full 30% increase is appropriate at
Lake Arrowhead and a 10% increase for the lots at Lake Kickapoo.
In March 2024, the City Council considered and then tabled action for one-year on setting
any new lease rates.
Lake Arrowhead
In general, lots at Lake Arrowhead lease for $1 ,000 each/year, which was set by the City
Council in 2019 reflective of a 20% increase. Most of these lots are between 3/4-acre to
1 acre. The recent appraisal indicates these lots should be leasing for between $1 ,500 -
$2,000 each (50% - 100% increase); however, the lease agreements cap any increase
at 30%. Such is staff's recommendation. Annual revenue at Lake Arrowhead is currently
-$440,000.
Lake Kickapoo
In general, lots at Lake Kickapoo lease for $1 ,000 each/year, which was set by the City
Council in 2019 reflective of a 20% increase. Most of these lots are about 1/4 acre. The
recent appraisal indicates these lots should be leasing for between $1 ,100 - $1 ,200 each
(10%-20% increase). As such, staff recommends a 10% increase. Annual revenue at
Lake Kickapoo is currently -$195,000.
Staff Recommendation
Based on the terms of the leases, the appraised values, and the City's desire to bring the
lots to market value, staff recommends approval of the resolution increasing the lease
rates at Lake Arrowhead by 30% and Lake Kickapoo by 10%.
PAGE 1 OF 3 PAGES
AGENDA ITEM NO. 7.1
® Assistant City Manager ® Property Administrator
ASSOCIATED INFORMATION: Resolution
® Budget Office Review
® City Attorney Review
® Interim City Manager Approval
PAGE 2 OF 3 PAGES
AGENDA ITEM NO. 7.1
Resolution No.
Resolution setting the rates at Lake Arrowhead and Lake Kickapoo for
leases of City-owned property
WHEREAS, Resolution 77-2001 and Resolution 73a-94 established policies for re-
leasing Lake Arrowhead and Lake Kickapoo lots, respectively, with the lease agreements
designating a five-year review and adjustment of the annual lease rate; and,
WHEREAS, it has been determined that the current leases are still lower than the
fair market value and need to continue to be raised to better reflect the market rate.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
1 . The annual lease rate for lease lots at Lake Arrowhead with review dates
originally in 2024, which are currently leased for $1 ,000.00, $2,000.00,
$2,800.00, and $3,000.00, shall increase by 30% to $1 ,300.00,
$2,600.00, $3,640 and $3,900.00 per year for the next five-year period
beginning June 1 , 2025, and September 30, 2025.
2. The annual lease rate for lease lots at Lake Kickapoo with review dates
originally in 2024, which are currently leased for $1 ,000.00, $1 ,500.00,
$1 ,584.00, $1 ,666.00, $2,000.00, $2,045.00 and $2,058.00, shall
increase to $1 ,100.00, $1 ,650.00, $1 ,742.00, $1 ,833.00, $2,200.00,
$2,250.00 and $2,264.00 per year for the next five-year period beginning
September 30, 2025.
3. The annual payment will remain due as indicated in the lease
agreements.
4. The City Manager is authorized to execute any and all documents
incorporating the aforementioned changes, in a form to be approved by
the City Attorney.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 18th day of February, 2025.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 7.1
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
February 18, 2025
ITEM/SUBJECT: Resolution approving the programs and expenditures of the Wichita
Falls Type B Sales Tax Corporation Board of Directors and
amending the budget to include funding up to $4,000 to Hotter'n Hell
Hundred (HHH) to purchase a new start line arch for use by HHH
and other community events.
INITIATING DEPT: City Manager's Office
STRATEGIC GOAL: Accelerate Economic Growth
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE: Support a Thriving SAFB
COMMENTARY: TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE § 501 .073(a) provides "The
corporation's authorizing unit will approve all programs and expenditures of a corporation
and annually review any financial statements of the corporation."
Timeline
• January 14, 2025 — Request for 4B funding received (see attached);
• February 6, 2025 — Type B (4B) Corporation Board conducts a public hearing and
unanimously approves request;
• February 18, 2025 —City Council to consider ratifying funding for the project.
The HHH requests $4,000, 50% of the total cost, to purchase a new start line arch to be
used as part of the namesake event and by other partner events. The remaining costs
will be contributed from other private sources. Earlier this month the Type B Sales Tax
Board considered and approved the request.
David Coleman with HHH will be at the meeting to provide additional details and to answer
any questions.
The Board and City staff recommend approval of the resolution.
® Assistant City Manager
ASSOCIATED INFORMATION: Resolution
® Budget Review
® City Attorney Review
® Interim City Manager Approval
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1300 Th Street
Wichita Falls, TX 763U7
Attn: Paul Menzies
14 January 2025
Dear Mr. Menzies:
The.purpose of this]otter is to request funding assistance from the 4B Board to purclisisc a start lime arch
for Hotter'N Hell events and other City sponsored events_ As you know,Hotter'N !-dell brings in up to
lilteett thousand kisitt)rti annually to Wichita Falls,with economic impact well itr�s; i]ie rr,i]lion of
dollars every ycui. I-o properly recognize our Sponsors and the City,we propose purcllasing a start line
arch that will enable banners to be displayed so all participants will appreciate the support you and our
Sponsors Tirmkle.
As shown on the attached photo, we have selected a scaffold sty lc arch with pedestals and an overhead
rail to enable banners to be easily attached and prominently displayed. The cost of this arch is $8,000
arid we request 4B funding for half this amount, with the other half provided by I lnttcr'hl !tell. We will
seek support from other organizations as well.notably Leadership Wichita Fall's event THOR_who
plans to use the arch at their annual event. Of course:the arch would be available For City events as
well. We hope to have the arch On hand by. raid-April, Iitr the upcoming"I][OR e%ennt.
if you have any questions,please contact me at 979.574-6128 or email;lculematl](73_1.a grnail.com.
Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
David Coleman
President,Hotter'N Hell Hundred
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 7.J
Resolution No.
Resolution approving the programs and expenditures of the Wichita
Falls Type B Sales Tax Corporation Board of Directors and amending
the budget to include funding up to $4,000 to Hotter'n Hell Hundred
(HHH) to purchase a new start line arch for use by HHH and other
community events
WHEREAS, Texas Local Gov't. Code § 501.073(a) provides "The corporation's
authorizing unit will approve all programs and expenditures of a corporation and annually
review any financial statements of the corporation;" and,
WHEREAS, on February 6, 2025, the Wichita Falls Type B Sales Tax Corporation
approved the project listed below and as stated in its agenda.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
1 . The Wichita Falls Type B Sales Tax Corporation's approval and funding of the
following programs and expenditures, in a total amount not to exceed $4,000 as described
below and in said corporation's agenda, is approved:
$4,000 to Hotter'n Hell Hundred (HHH) to purchase a new start line
arch for use by HHH and other community events.
2. The current fiscal year budget of the Type B Sales Tax Corporation is amended
to provide for the aforementioned expenditures and changes thereto.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 18th day of February 2025.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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