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City of Wichita Falls City Council Agenda Tim Short, Mayor - ciovr3:^ Austin Cobb, At Large � Whitney Flack, District 1 Robert Brooks, District 2 '- I otov Jeff Browning, Mayor Pro-Tem/District 3\jtI )c4iia2� rl IfN Q4ir S Mike Battaglino, District 4 TEXAS Tom Taylor, District 5 �."�� S/ue5Aie:4o/deo 0 ortumities: �� James McKechnie, City g Interim Manager �r 0t .5, Kinley Hegglund, City Attorney Marie Balthrop, City Clerk AMENDED 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, Haley Eye Clinic Seminar Room, Tuesday, May 6, 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: Pastor Craig Lile Faith Baptist Church (b) Pledge of Allegiance 3. Presentations (a) Proclamation — National Bike Month, Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health District (b) Proclamation — Historic Preservation Month in Wichita Falls, Wichita Falls Alliance for Arts and Culture (c) Proclamation — Working Mom's Month Honoring Arthur Bea Williams, Child Care Partners (d) Proclamation — 56th Annual Municipal Clerks Week, City of Wichita Falls City Clerk's Office (e) Proclamation — Letter Carriers' "Stamp Out Hunger" Food Drive Day, Wichita Falls Area Food Bank (f) Proclamation — Wildfire Awareness Month, City of Wichita Falls Fire Department/Texas A&M Forest Service 4. Comments from the public to members of the city council concerning items that are not on the city council agenda. People wishing to address the council should sign up prior to the start of the meeting. A three-minute time frame will be adhered to for those addressing their concerns. Since comments from citizens are not posted agenda items, the City Council is prohibited from deliberating or taking any action other than a proposal to place the item on a future agenda. Staff may provide factual statements in response to inquiries or recite existing policy. CONSENT AGENDA 5. Approval of minutes of the April 15, 2025, Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council. 6. Receive Minutes (a) Tax Increment Financing #3 Board, July 9, 2019 (b) WFMPO Technical Advisory Committee, January 9, 2025 (c) Public Safety Facility Assessment Committee, February 20, 2025 (d) Planning & Zoning Commission, March 12, 2025 (e) Central Wichita Falls Neighborhood Revitalization Committee, April 1 , 2025 (f) Central Wichita Falls Neighborhood Revitalization Committee, April 15, 2025 7. Resolutions (a) Resolution authorizing the City Manager to award bid and contract for the 2025 Asphalt Rehabilitation Project to Overland Corporation in the amount of $2,497,427.00 (b) Resolution amending Resolution 14-2025, which authorized the City Manager or his designee to make application for a grant from the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Assistance Grant Program FY 2026, Grant Number 5417001 in the amount up to $93,000.00 (c) Resolution amending Resolution 15-2025, which authorized the City Manager or his designee to make application for a grant from the Office of the Governor, State CITY COUNCIL AGENDA PAGE 2 OF 5 Homeland Security Program, Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities (SHSP-LETPA), FY 2026, Grant Number 5464401 in the amount up to $40,000.00 (d) Resolution reducing the rental fee of the Mobile Stage for the Founders Lions Club for the T-O Fair on September 16-20, 2025 REGULAR AGENDA 8. Update and discussion related to City-owned lots at Lake Arrowhead and Lake Kickapoo 9. Resolutions (a) Resolution for a memorial highway designation at the southbound U.S. Highway 82 Overpass (flyover) in honor of Ray Gonzalez, Jr. (b) Resolution adopting updated alternative methods of public notification for zoning notices in lieu of multiple mailings and signage posting for the proposed zoning amendment of the Heart of the Falls Neighborhood Overlay District (c) Resolution authorizing the replacement of a bus engine with repair services to be provided by Rush Truck Center, Inc. in the amount of $66,425.26 10.Appointments to Boards and Commissions • Airport Board of Adjustment 11 .Ordinances (a) Ordinance approving and continuing the Declaration of Disaster signed by Mayor Tim Short on April 30, 2025, and declaring an emergency (b) Ordinance appropriating $13,977.62 to the Special Revenue Fund for additional direct award grant revenue from the State of Texas for the Texas Department of Transportation Selective Traffic Enforcement Program ("Click It or Ticket") Wave Grant for Fiscal Year 2025 and authorizing the City Manager to accept said funds 12.Other Council Matters (a) Staff Reports i. Capital Investment Policy— Stephen Calvert (b) Announcements concerning items of community interest from members of the City Council. No action will be taken or discussed. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA PAGE 3 OF 5 13.Executive Sessions (a) Executive Session in accordance with Texas Government Code §551.071 , consultation with attorney on matter involving pending or contemplated litigation or other matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Texas Open Meetings Act (including, but not limited to, legal issues related to collective bargaining). (b) 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). (c) 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 Airport Board of Adjustments, City Attorney, and City Clerk). (d) 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. 14.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 items under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.073, 551.074, 551.076, 551.084, and/or 551.087. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA PAGE 4 OF 5 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 2nd day of May, 2025 at 4:15 o'clock p.m. City Clerk CITY COUNCIL AGENDA PAGE 5 OF 5 City of Wichita Falls i '� . J r • `fl\n�: City Council Meeting �� ¢} .....� Minutes ,�a'"� �� ��� � �. ///+ 445,--14 April 15, 2025 , �rt 'bi4 w , ,Y�f - i 1 �L4� 'I I z} TEXAS \ f �TL � i�` B/u�Skies Gf6,/dest efforiiemetW 4 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 Item 2a — Invocation Pastor Gene Holley, Life Church, gave the invocation. Item 2b — Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Short led the Pledge of Allegiance. Item 3a— Proclamation — Month of the Military Child, Sheppard AFB, School Liaison Program Mayor Short read a proclamation proclaiming April 2025 as the Month of the Military Child in Wichita Falls. PAGE 1 of 11 AGENDA ITEM NO.5. Item 3b — Proclamation — National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, Wichita Falls Police Department Communications Mayor Short read a proclamation proclaiming April 14-18, 2025, as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in Wichita Falls. Item 3c — Proclamation — Little Alley Day, Tracy Little Mayor Short read a proclamation naming the street adjacent to Ben Franklin Elementary "Little Alley" and proclaiming April 15, 2025, as Little Alley Day to honor Tracy Little for her 36 years of service at Ben Franklin Elementary. Item 4 — Comments from Citizens Bill Coombs, Lake Arrowhead, read a statement he shared with the City Council regarding concerns about the sale of lake lots and how it will affect the Lake Arrowhead Volunteer Fire Department, Arrowhead Baptist Church, the Lake Arrowhead Community Association, and the services they provide. He asked the Council to consider providing the land to these organizations at no cost and asked that it be placed on an agenda item for a future meeting. Pam Hughes Pak, 5808 Ashleyanne Circle, Atmos Energy, discussed National Safe Digging Month and reminded everyone to call 811 72 hours before digging. Item 5-7 — 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 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 16, 2024 Page 2 PAGE 2 of 11 AGENDA ITEM NO.5. Item 5 — Approval of April 1, 2025, minutes of the Mayor and City Council Item 6 — Receive Minutes • Airport Board of Adjustment, March 18, 2013 • Animal Services Advisory Committee, September 20, 2024 • Wichita Falls 4B Sales Tax Corporation, December 5, 2024 • Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation, December 19, 2024 • Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation, February 6, 2025 • Lake Wichita Revitalization Committee, February 11, 2025 • Central Wichita Falls Neighborhood Revitalization Committee, March 26, 2025 Item 7a — Resolution 40-2025 Resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve Change Order No. 1 for the 2024 Concrete Street Rehabilitation Project to Scales Concrete Construction Co., Inc. to expand the scope and timeframe of the existing project for the replacement of concrete pavement on Emerson St at no cost to the City. Item 7b — Resolution 41-2025 Resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve change order No. 1 for the 2023 Duncan Channel & Slide Gate Repair Project to Earth Builders, L.P. in the amount of $142,566.00 for the construction of 50 linear feet of concrete channel walls and floor. Item 8a(i) — Public hearing on annexing 33.18 acres of land out of the Marino Carbajal Survey, A-44, Wichita County, Texas; referenced as portions of 330 and 415 Randy Drive, at the request of the property owner. Mayor Short opened the public hearing at 8:50 a.m. Terry Floyd, Director of Development Services, discussed the proposed annexation of property on Randy Drive and designating the land use and zoning to Light Industrial. It was noted that this is a voluntary annexation, and there was no opposition from surrounding property owners. Wade Chapel, Kings Branch Data WF, LLC, 600 West 6th Street, Ste. 400, Fort Worth, TX, expressed his excitement for the project and commended the Planning Department for their work. He said the next step will be clearing the land and environmental assessments. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 16, 2024 Page 3 PAGE 3 of 11 AGENDA ITEM NO.5. Mayor Short asked about the timeline, and Mr. Chapel stated that they will finish the project as quickly as possible. Mayor Short closed the public hearing at 8:55 a.m. Item 8a(ii) — Ordinance 18-2025 Ordinance annexing 33.18 acres of land out of the Marino Carbajal Survey, A-44, Wichita County, Texas; referenced as portions of 330 and 415 Randy Drive, at the request of the property owner; accepting the Randy Drive/KBD WF, LLC. Annexation Servicing Plan Agreement for said tracts under authority of Texas Local Government Code Chapter 43; Subchapter C-3 — authority of municipalities to annex an area on request of owners; and designating the tract's zoning as Light Industrial (LI) and Land Use Plan classification as Light Industrial (LI). Moved by Councilor Battaglino to approve Ordinance 18-2025. 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 8b(i) — Public hearing to establish the minimum Standards of Care for the Summer Day Camp Program Mayor Short opened the public hearing at 8:56 a.m. Blake Jurecek, Assistant City Manager, presented the required minimum Standards of Care for the Summer Day Camp Program. Mayor Short closed the public hearing at 8:57 a.m. Item 8b(ii) — Ordinance 19-2025 Ordinance to establish the minimum Standards of Care for the Summer Day Camp Program. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 16, 2024 Page 4 PAGE 4 of 11 AGENDA ITEM NO.5. Moved by Councilor Battaglino to approve Ordinance 19-2025. 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 9a(i) — Public hearing and take action on a resolution to adopt the Heart of the Falls Neighborhood Revitalization Plan Mayor Short opened the public hearing at 8:58 a.m. Mr. Floyd stated that this project started in 2017 and acknowledged the hard work of the committee and staff. Mike Mitchell, 1805 10th Street, Chair of the Neighborhood Revitalization Committee, discussed the revitalization area, project funding, timeline, and the plan's vision and values: Preserve—People, Buildings, and Culture; Advance—Opportunities for Redevelopment, Commerce and Beautification; Connect—Neighbors, Residents to Organizations; and Connect culture to shared spaces. Mr. Mitchell stressed that they want to revitalize the neighborhood and not gentrify, as they do not want to push people out. Fabian Medellin discussed the priorities and initiatives, which include Zoning Amendments, Bright Nights, Safe Streets, Tree Clearing Program, Secure Steps and Rides, enhancing existing infrastructure, creating a Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ), creating Neighborhood Revitalization Area Design Guidelines, a Neighborhood Revitalization Property Maintenance Code, and Bridwell Park Improvements. Councilor Flack expressed her excitement for the plan and collaboration and complimented the staff for being great to work with. The plan empowers citizens to make their spaces more beautiful, safer, and more energy efficient. She encouraged everyone to visit Bridwell Park to see the improvements. Councilor Brooks liked Mr. Mitchell's statement that it is not gentrification. He thanked the staff for their work and is eager to see this program move into District 2, and to improve the City as a whole. Councilor Battaglino expressed his thanks to the staff and to all stakeholders for collaborating on the plan. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 16, 2024 Page 5 PAGE 5 of 11 AGENDA ITEM NO.5. Councilor Taylor asked how long it would take to implement some of the priorities and goals. Fabian Medellin said it is a marathon, not a sprint, but some items will be seen as early as next month. Councilor Taylor expressed his appreciation to the staff and volunteers for their work. He sees this plan as a model for the rest of the City. There was a brief discussion regarding the definition of depressed areas and how other areas need attention. Councilor Taylor expressed concerns regarding the number of renters versus property owners and absentee landlords. It was noted that this plan will be an incentive for both renters and landlords, and will be the framework to be used in other Districts. Councilor Cobb stated it is a great plan and blueprint for future revitalization efforts. He expressed his appreciation to the staff and committee members for their work. Mayor Short thanked the staff and committee for their work and asked about the process for identifying the next revitalization areas. Mr. Floyd stated that determining the next steps will require some collaboration and discussion with the City Council. Jack Browne said he owns rental property, and maintenance is tough. Increasing property values with improvements is also challenging due to increases in taxes. He commended the staff and committee for their work. Mayor Short closed the public hearing at 9:25 a.m. Item 9a(ii) — Resolution 42-2025 Resolution to adopt the Heart of the Falls Neighborhood Revitalization Plan. Moved by Councilor Battaglino to approve Resolution 42-2025. 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 9b(i) — Public hearing to receive citizen comments and take action on a resolution for the proposed 2025 Second Year Annual Action Plan of the adopted Five-Year 2024-2028 Public Housing Agency (PHA) Plan and revised Administrative Plan. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 16, 2024 Page 6 PAGE 6 of 11 AGENDA ITEM NO.5. Mayor Short opened the public hearing at 9:26 a.m. Mr. Floyd discussed the Housing Choice Voucher Program funded by Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the number of families served, the number on the waiting list, and proposed changes to the Administrative Plan. Mr. Floyd discussed the proposed addition of a Foster to Youth Independence Program that assists with housing for individuals who have aged out of the foster care system. There was a brief discussion regarding the individuals with vouchers who are looking for housing, the number on the waiting list, and the average time spent on the waiting list. Mr. Floyd discussed the addition of the Foster to Youth Independence Program, which will have a small number of housing vouchers for individuals who have aged out of the foster care system. Mr. Floyd thanked Josh Woodworth for his work on the plan. Councilor Flack asked if the Foster to Youth program will have the same application process. Joshua Woodworth, Housing Supervisor, discussed the Foster to Youth program, in which we partner with the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) for referrals. Individuals in the Foster to Youth program will not be on the waiting list unless there is a lack of funding, and DFPS will provide supporting services to help these individuals become self-sufficient within 36 months. Valerie Rhodes, 1706 Avalon Place, stated that many larger cities have run out of public housing, and those individuals are being referred to Wichita Falls for affordable public housing, which is raising rent rates. She stated that the landlords do not have to accept you, and how often participants are in the program due to past mistakes. She expressed concerns with the no crime tolerance as that can limit an individual's eligibility due to one past mistake, expressed her appreciation for the Foster to Youth program, discussed issues with high rent for substandard housing, and suggested that we collaborate with other organizations to assist these individuals and make public housing a viable and safe place to live. Mayor Short closed the public hearing at 9:41 a.m. Item 9b(ii) — Resolution 43-2025 Resolution for the proposed 2025 Second Year Annual Action Plan of the adopted Five- Year 2024-2028 Public Housing Agency (PHA) Plan and revised Administrative Plan. Moved by Councilor Battaglino to approve Resolution 43-2025. The motion was seconded by Councilor Taylor and, with no comments or questions from the public, carried by the following vote: CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 16, 2024 Page 7 PAGE 7 of 11 AGENDA ITEM NO.5. Ayes: Mayor Short, Councilors Battaglino, Brooks, Browning, Cobb, Flack, and Taylor. Nays: None Item 9c — Resolution 44-2025 Resolution authorizing the purchase and installation of a PARCS System for the Wichita Falls Regional Airport through the Omnia Purchasing Cooperative from Cale America Inc d/b/a Flowbird in the amount of $126,700 for the Airports Division. Moved by Councilor Battaglino to approve Resolution 44-2025. The motion was seconded by Councilor Taylor. Sonja McIntyre, East Linwood, asked about the lighting by the airport and said it is very dark on Airport Drive, and asked if there was funding to light that area. It was noted that the Texas Department of Transportation maintains that area. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Short, Councilors Battaglino, Brooks, Browning, Cobb, Flack, and Taylor. Nays: None Item 9d — Resolution 45-2025 Resolution authorizing the purchase of two (2) 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 pickups through the TIPS Purchasing Cooperative from Chuck Nash Chevrolet Buick GMC in the amount of $100,365.50. Moved by Councilor Battaglino to approve Resolution 45-2025. 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 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 16, 2024 Page 8 PAGE 8 of 11 AGENDA ITEM NO.5. Item 9e — Resolution 46-2025 Resolution nominating and appointing Glenn Barham to the Wichita-Wilbarger 9-1-1 District Board. Moved by Councilor Battaglino to approve Resolution 46-2025. 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 9f— Resolution 47-2025 Resolution authorizing the purchase of one (1) Jet Vac Water Recycling Unit through the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Cooperative Purchasing Program from Houston Freightliner, Inc. in the amount of $591 ,191 .00. Moved by Councilor Battaglino to approve Resolution 47-2025. 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 10— Announcements concerning items of community interest from members of the City Council. No action will be taken or discussed. Councilor Cobb thanked Mrs. Little for her dedication and lifelong work at Franklin Elementary. He welcomed Kalee Robinson, Parks Director, discussed the city's services to assist with property repair for damage from recent storms for low-income people, and encouraged everyone to use local businesses for repairs. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 16, 2024 Page 9 PAGE 9 of 11 AGENDA ITEM NO.5. Councilor Brooks thanked everyone involved in the cleanup efforts in District 2 and the city staff who have participated. He stated it was great to see a street sweeper on Rosewood and expressed his appreciation for that. Councilor Flack thanked everyone for their hard work on the Neighborhood Revitalization Plan, and wished everyone a Happy Easter. Councilor Taylor looks forward to applying the Neighborhood Revitalization blueprint to other parts of the city. He noted that citizen input is so important and asked that the Council be kept informed. He discussed some yard fires in District 5 recently and asked everyone to be aware of grass and debris in their yards that will fuel fires. Councilor Battaglino thanked everyone for wearing purple for the Month of the Military Child and thanked everyone who supported the Thor event over the weekend. Over 1500 people participated and raised over $50,000 for local non-profits. He discussed various upcoming events. Mayor Short thanked the developer for complimenting the Planning and Zoning Commission and everyone for their work on the Neighborhood Revitalization. He welcomed Kaylee Robinson, Parks Director, and congratulated Paul on the birth of his daughter. Item 11 — Appointments to Boards and Commissions • Lake Wichita Revitalization Committee Moved by Councilor Cobb to appoint Amy Bobrowitz to the Lake Wichita Revitalization Committee. The motion was seconded by Councilor Browning. Councilor Flack asked about individuals serving on multiple boards and wanted to ensure we were giving new people the opportunity to serve. There was a brief discussion regarding the applicants and their current and prior committee service. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Short, Councilors Battaglino, Brooks, Browning, Cobb, Flack, and Taylor. Nays: None CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 16, 2024 Page 10 PAGE 10 of 11 AGENDA ITEM NO.5. Item 12 — Executive Session The City Council adjourned into Executive Session at 10:01 a.m. in accordance with Texas Government Code §551.072, §551 .074 and §551 .087. Mayor Short reconvened the meeting in open session at 11 :13 a.m. and announced that no votes or polls were taken. Item 13 — Adjourn Mayor Short adjourned the meeting at 11 :14 a.m. PASSED AND APPROVED this 6th day of May 2025. Tim Short, Mayor ATTEST: Marie Balthrop, TRMC, MMC City Clerk CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 16, 2024 Page 11 PAGE 11 of 11 AGENDA ITEM NO.5. New MINUTES Tax Increment Financing #3 Board July 9, 2019 PRESENT: Kenneth Haney, Chairperson *Member Andy Lee *Member Barry Mahler *Member Arthur Bea Williams *Member DeAndra Chenault •Council Liaison Kinley Hegglund, City Attorney •Legal Dept. Paul Menzies, Assistant City Manager *City Staff Karen Montgomery-Gagne, Planning Administrator •City Staff Pat Hoffman, Property Management •City Staff ABSENT: Betty Humphrey-Sanders •Member Rick Orr •Member Gail Natale •Member I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Mr. Kenneth Haney at 4:03 p.m. Chairperson Haney proceeded by welcoming guests, making introductions and requesting people silence all cell phone ringers during the meeting. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Andy Lee made a motion to adopt the October 23, 2018 minutes. Ms. Arthur Bea Williams seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously. III. UPDATE ON FINANCIAL STATUS Ms. Montgomery-Gagne provided an overview of the current financials for the reinvestment zone. Ms. Montgomery-Gagne advised due to new software no increments would be issued to any TIF zone potentially until the end of August, Staff will provide more in-depth, updated financials at the next TIF#3 meeting, noting currently$553,014.61 is in the TIF fund. County Commissioner Barry Mahler stated he had spoken with the County Tax Assessor that day and advised the software representatives would be in the office on July 17, 2019 to make changes to current software. TIF zones created didn't include all parcels under ownership and bisected parcels. Commissioner Mahler also advised auditors are involved to figure calculations for tax increment. No other discussion. III. CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED: REQUEST ACTION - 1210/1212 North Rosewood Mr. Haney gave a brief overview of Mr. Haywood's property, letters and research from the Appraisal District that had been submitted. Mr. Haney turned the floor to Ms. Arthur Bea Williams to discuss the letter she received from Mr. Haywood. PAGE 1 of 2 AGENDA ITEM NO.6.a Tax Increment Financing#3 Board Meeting PAGE 2 July 9,2019 Ms. Williams read a letter to the board which advised Mr. Haywood would not be in attendance for meeting. Mr. Haywood has requested the TIF #3 boundary be moved to include Rosewoodverf Avenue from Martin Luther King Boulevard to Duncan and Rosewood. Mr. Haywood also requested the board exclude Thompson Road to Harding and Linda Lane from the TIF #3 boundary. Ms. Williams believes Mr. Haywood's request makes more sense to include more areas with business potential. Mr. Haney asked if there was any investment from Mr. Haywood. Ms. Williams advised she was not sure of his level of funding but did advise Mr. Haywood would need private funding. Mr. Haywood has stated he already owns a business on 1209 Scott Street, however, WCAD records do not show any ownership of land by Mr. Haywood. Board members discussed flooding in areas on the Eastside. Mr. Andy Lee stated he believed Rosewood was a natural fit but, majority was vacant residential. Staff noted zoning as Residential Mixed Use (RMU) likely from 1984/85 when zoning was enacted. Much of this area that is Single Family—2 (SF-2)would need to be rezoned to allow for his intended use. Mr. Paul Menzies presented the question if the property owner was interested and moved forward, he would need Planning & Zoning approval, then back to TIF board. Was this something the board would consider for funding? Mr. Haney stated he wanted to see Mr. Haywood take an active role in funding the project and doing exterior improvements. Mr. Haney stated we only needed to take a "GAP" role in this project. Mr. Menzies stated the money from TIF funds was a grant, a forgivable loan and required a minimum 5-year commitment. Ms. Williams asked if staff had made Mr. Haywood aware that he would need to obtain rezoning approval. It was stated that Mr. Haywood would have to own property first and then he would need a conditional use permit as otherwise a rezone for one land parcel would constitute spot zoning which is not permitted. Ms. Williams stated Mr. Haywood wanted to open up a restaurant. Commissioner Mahler stated TIF funds are only meant to be an anchor for development and not used in residential areas. Staff and councilor Chenault advised no other inquires have been made about new development on Rosewood. Commissioner Mahler asked what the opinion of the people on Rosewood was. Ms. Williams stated most are all renters but, she would anticipate owners would want to sell if rezoned and values were raised. Chairman Haney stated to the board, he believed this would need to be tabled until Mr. Haywood could convene with the board and explain more about his proposal/project. Ms. Williams agreed and there was consensus among board. IV. OTHER BUSINESS a) 2019 Roster No discussion or action was required. b) Park Board Mr. Andy Lee advised the Park Board met June 27th, 2019, stated he believed TIF #3 Board should send memo to Park Board and request their plans and Board would be interested in funding. Mr. Haney advised not within TIF#3 boundaries. V. ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 5:06 p.m. Next meeting date is to be determined. 4 i/W cil /--HO Pt) Pri 1 Kenneth Haney, Chairperson7 Date j PAGE 2 of 2 AGENDA ITEM NO.6.a WICHITA FALLS METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Technical Advisory Committee Minutes Thursday, January 9, 2025 Voting Members Present: Lin Barnett,Wichita Falls MPO, MPO Director,TAC Chairperson Doug Wooster, City of Wichita Falls,Traffic Superintendent Karen Montgomery-Gagne, City of Wichita Falls, Planning Administrator Monty Brown,TxDOT,Director of Construction Scot Reaves, TxDOT, Director of Transportation Planning and Development Terry Floyd, Director of Development Services Tyson Traw, City of Wichita Falls, Deputy Director of Public Works MPO Staff: Jaimie Lee,Wichita Falls MPO, Senior Transportation Planner Absent: Callan Coltharp,TxDOT,Area Engineer David Rohmer,TxDOT, Director of Operations Shaun Barnes,TxDOT, Director of Transportation Operations Visitors: Ben Magallon,ATG Clifton Hall,ATG Kyle Poirot,TxDOT TA/SRTS Phillip Tindall,TxDOT,TPP Richard Milhollon,SAFB Tim Smith,ATG I. Welcome&Introduction Mr. Barnett, TAC chairperson, called the meeting to order at 9:32 a.m. and welcomed everyone in attendance. II. Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items Mr. Barnett asked for any public comments on agenda and non-agenda items. Receiving none,the committee moved on to the next agenda item. M. Review and Approval of the October 10, 2024 Technical Advisory Committee's (TAC) Meeting Minutes Wichita Falls MPO TAC Meeting January 9, 2025 1 I P,a-g-er PAGE 1 of 4 AGENDA ITEM NO.6.b Mr. Barnett asked for any comments or corrections to the October 10,2024 TAC meeting minutes. Receiving none, he asked for a motion to approve the minutes. The motion passed unanimously. IV. Review and Comment Regarding the October 30, 2024 Transportation Policy Committee's(TPC's)Meeting Minutes-No Action Required Mr. Barnett asked for comments on the October 30,2024 TPC meeting minutes.Receiving none,the committee moved on to the next agenda item. V. Review and Recommend Approval of the 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment to the Policy Board: Install 5 Direct Fast Charge Ports Within One Mile of the Electric Alternative Fuel Corridor Mr. Barnett directed to committee's attention to page 14 of the meeting packet. Mr. Barnett stated the FY 2025 TIP amendment sent to us by the TxDOT Transportation Planning and Programming Division in Austin,TX programs$413,796 ($331,037 Federal +$82,759 Private Sector) towards building an Electric Vehicle charging station. This station will be located at 1526 Old Iowa Park Road in Wichita Falls, next to the new QuikTrip gas station. Mr. Barnett stated this this project will install 5 Direct Current Fast Charge ports within one mile of the Electric Alternative Fuel Corridors (IH44). He stated no time line of construction has been released yet. Mr. Barnett stated that the TxDOT Transportation Planning and Programming(TP&P) Division in Austin had contacted him about making this amendment to the 2025-2028 TIP because it had been programmed previously into the 2023-2026 TIP in calendar year 2024.TP&P wanted to insure that the project was in the current TIP ready to receive funding,when available,and ready to "let" for construction in calendar year 2025. Mr. Barnett asked for a motion to forward the 2025-2028 TIP amendment to the Policy Board for review and approval. The motion passed unanimously. VI. Review and Recommend Approval of the 2025-TxDOT Performance Measures to the Policy Board: Transit Asset Management Plan (TAMP) and Safety Performance Measures (PM1) Mr. Barnett directed the committee's attention to Resolution #1-2025. He stated this resolution continues support for the performance measures and targets set in Resolution #1-2024 that were adopted by the Policy Board in January 2024. Mr. Barnett stated this resolution adopts the Safety Performance (PM1) targets for 2025 for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Mr. Barnett stated that each MPO has the choice to create its own Performance Measures, or to adopt measures created by the State of Texas. Since their inception in 2018, WFMPO has always adopted and supported the TxDOT Performance Measures issued by the State of Texas. Mr. Barnett directed the committee's attention to Resolution #2-2025. He stated this resolution continues support for the performance measures and targets set in Resolution #2-2024 that were adopted by the Policy Board in January 2024. Mr. Barnett stated this resolution adopts and supports the 2025 performance measures and targets for the Infrastructure Condition Performance Measure established by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Wichita Falls MPO TAC Meeting January 9, 2025 2 I P a g e PAGE 2 of 4 AGENDA ITEM NO.6.b Mr. Barnett directed the committee's attention to Resolution #3-2025. He stated this resolution continues support for the performance measures and targets set in Resolution #3-2024 that were adopted by the Policy Board in January 2024. Mr. Barnett stated this resolution adopts and supports the 2025 performance measures and targets for the Transit Asset Management Plan (TAMP)/State of Good Repair (SGR) Performance Measures established by the Transit Administration Division for the Wichita Falls Transit System (WFTS). Mr. Barnett asked for any comments or questions regarding the resolutions. Receiving none,he asked for a motion to forward the resolutions to the Policy Board for their review and approval.The motion passed unanimously. VII. Review and Recommend Approval of the 2025-2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) Update to the Policy Board(TPC) Mr. Barnett introduced the MPO's consultant,Alliance Transportation Group (ATG) who presented the final draft of the 2025-2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan update to the committee for their review and comment. Mr. Smith, the ATG Project Leader, along with Mr. Magallon, ATG Staff Member, and Mr. Hall, ATG Staff Member, gave a brief overview of the final draft Metropolitan Transportation Plan update.They discussed the eight chapters and the new 25-year project list. Mr. Barnett asked for any comments or questions regarding the MTP update. Receiving none, he asked for a motion to forward the presentation to Policy Board for their final review and approval. The Committee recommended forwarding the MTP Update to the Policy Board and the motion passed unanimously. VIII. Other Business: a. Discussion &Overview of Progress on Local Transportation Projects- City and TxDOT staff(Quarterly Review) City: No report received TxDOT: No report received. b. MPO Quarterly Financial Report(4th Quarter July,August, September) Mr.Barnett reported on the 4th quarter expenses for the MPO.He stated that the MPO had spent 91.30% of its total allocation for FY 2024. Mr. Barnett asked for any comments or questions on the fourth quarter financial report. He received none. c. Other Items No other items to report. IX. Meeting Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 10:16 a.m. 0 ...*. ciA,77.vz5( Wichita Falls MPO TAC Meeting January 9, 2025 3 I P a g e PAGE 3 of 4 AGENDA ITEM NO.6.b Irvan F. "Lin" Barnett Jr. MPO Transportation Planning Director Wichita Falls MPO Wichita Falls MPO TAC Meeting January 9, 2025 4 I Page PAGE 4 of 4 AGENDA ITEM NO.6.b MEETING AGENDA & NOTES Project: Public Safety Assessment Committee Job No: 23023 Date: February 20, 2025 Location: MPEC Room 6 City of Wichita Falls— Public Safety Assessment PSA Committee Meeting#5 1. Call to Order a. Chair Mike Battaglino called the meeting to order at 1:04 PM. 2. Committee Member Introductions Present: Chair: Mike Battaglino,City Councilor Tanner Wachsman, Public Member Blake Jurecek,Assistant City Manager Carol Murray, Public Member Donald Hughes, Fire Chief Dave Clark, Public Member Derek Brown, IT/Facilities Manager Al Vitolo, Fire Dept./IAFF Manuel Borrego,Chief of Police Kevin Folmar, Police Dept. Tyler Methvin, Public Member Design Team: Gina Irwin, BSW Don Greer, BSW Steve Wood, BYSP Architects Absent: Bobby Whitley, Public Member Ford Swanson, Public Member Michael Smith, Public Member Reno Gustafson, Public Member Gina Irwin, BSW Don Greet, BSW Steve Wood, BYSP Architects 3. Minutes Approved 4. Blake discussed next steps on addressing council and 4B. a. Discussed forming subcommittee. Division of subcommittee from city and council. b. Discussed subcommittee size and role of selling public on need and benefit. c. Al made a motion to create subcommittee and eligible committee members would be on subcommittee. Motion passed. d. First charge to be hiring consultant and forming a special interest PAC. e. Mike set subcommittee meeting for 3/20/2025 at 1:00pm.Then TBD committee meeting with 4B. PAGE 1 of 2 AGENDA ITEM NO.6.c 5. Potential locations were discussed. a. Attebury Grain declined. b. Tyler brought up Old High as a site and it was discussed. c. Chief Borrego said a site like the old Toyota Dealership would be an ideal location. d. Last day to call for bond for November election must go to council by August 5tn 6. Other Business Matter a. No new business. 7. Adjournment Meeting was adjourned by Chair Battaglino at 1:43 PM. Next Meeting For Subcommittee: April 17th, 2025 Secretary: Tyler Methvin Committee Chair: 77-77-.-"."'7 Michael Battaglino PAGE 2 of 2 AGENDA ITEM NO.6.c P&Z Meeting March 12,2025 Minutes MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION March 12, 2025 PRESENT: Blake Haney *Vice-Chair Michael Grassi *Member Alan Sizemore *Member Brady Enlow *Member Matt Marrs *Member Doug McCulloch •Member Jack Browne *Alternate No.1 Richard Milhollon ♦SAFB Liaison Paul Menzies, Assistant City Manager •City Staff Terry Floyd,Development Services Director •City Staff Fabian Medellin, Planning Manager •City Staff Kinley Hegglund,City Attorney •City Staff Robin Marshall,Admin Assistant •City Staff ABSENT: Jeremy Woodward *Chairman Steven Wood *Member Noros Martin *Member Aston Pecor *Alternate No.2 GUEST: Vicki Pratt,Economic Development Director •WF Chamber Tom Taylor,Councilman •City Council I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairman Blake Haney at 2:01 pm. II. PUBLIC COMMENTS Vice-Chairman Haney asked if there were any comments from the public for any items not on the agenda. No one from the public had any comments. III. ADOPTION OF MINUTES Vice-Chairman Haney asked if any of the members of the Commission have a motion to approve the February 12,2025 meeting minutes. Commissioner Matt 1 PAGE 1 of 4 AGENDA ITEM NO.6.d P&Z Meeting March 12,2025 Minutes Marrs made the motion, and Commissioner Jack Browne seconded the motion. Vice-Chairman Haney asked if anyone from the public would like to make a comment. No one came forward with any comments. Vice-Chairman Haney then took the motion to approve the February 12, 2025 meeting minutes to a vote. The motion passed with a vote of 7-0 in favor. IV. CONSENT AGENDA Vice-Chairman Haney asked if there was anyone from the public that would like to make any comments about the consent agenda. No one came forward. Vice-Chairman Haney then asked if there were any items that were to be moved from the consent agenda to the regular agenda. Mr. Fabian Medellin stated that there were none. Vice-Chairman Haney then moved on to the regular agenda. V. Regular Agenda 1. Case R25-02 —To consider an annexation zoning recommendation of a wor zoning designation of Light Industrial (LI) and a Land Use Plan classification of Light Industrial (LI) for a petitioned annexation at 330 & 415 Randy Road (33.18 Acres out of the Marino Carbajal Survey, A-44, Wichita County, Texas) Location: 330 & 415 Randy Drive Applicant: KBDWF, LLC. Vice-Chairman Haney opened the public hearing at 2:03 pm, and stated that no action will be taken at this time. Mr. Fabian Medellin presented the case and informed the Commission that staff had met with representatives of KBD, and also with the Economic Development Corp, to discuss the acquisition and development of the property. It was discussed that KBD would like to bring a new industrial prospect to Wichita Falls, and staff went over general development processes, procedures and guidelines for them to do their project. The subject parcel is at the end of Randy Drive, which is in the north eastern part of town. Mr. Medellin showed slides of the location of the property and pointed out that some of the land for the project is in the city limits (which is currently zoned Light Industrial), and some of it is not. The site is currently 2 PAGE 2 of 4 AGENDA ITEM NO.6.d P&Z Meeting March 12,2025 Minutes undeveloped. There are mesquite trees on the land, and there are some easements that run through the property. Through additional slides, it was shown that there are some neighboring properties with industrial use to the west of the subject property (Owens Corning facility and the Oncor station) and to the south of the site (Conoco Phillips Pipeline site). To the north east is undeveloped land that sits outside of the city limits (which leads up to Sheppard Air Force Base). As Mr. Medellin had mentioned, some of the proposed subject site sits within the city limits and is zoned Light Industrial (LI). As part of the annexation process, code will default any newly annexed property to the most restrictive zoning classification which is Single Family 1. In addition, it will be designated as the most restrictive Land Use Plan classification of low density residential. He suggested, for the sake of efficiency, that staff and the applicant would like to present the annexation petition with a recommendation from the Planning & Zoning Commission for industrial use of the land.A slide of a broader view of zoning districts and their boundaries was presented, which showed that the zoning districts in the area of the subject site are all light industrial or heavy industrial zoning. Mr. Medellin informed the Commission that staff received the petition annexation last month, and as part of that process (and for efficiency) we wanted to present this and get this ahead of the actual council item for the annexation. He added that only 33 acres of the subject tract are outside of city limits that are part of the petitioned annexation. Staffs request today is to make a zoning recommendation to extend the existing boundaries, to stay consistent with the portion of the tract that is within city limits, stay consistent with neighboring uses and neighboring designations, and recommending a Light Industrial district as well as a designation for a Land Use Plan of Light Industrial. With that, staff does recommend the permanent designation of Light Industrial zoning district for the property, and for a Land Use Plan classification of Light Industrial for 330 & 415 Randy Drive. Vice-Chairman Haney asked if the applicant was present and wanted to speak to the Commission.They were present, but did not make a statement. Vice-Chairman Haney opened the comments to the public, and no one came forward with any comments. Vice-Chairman Haney closed the public hearing at 2:10 pm and opened it to discussion with the Commission. Mr. Medellin gave some clarification to the Commission for the marks/lines/dashes and what they represented on the proposed annexation map that had been presented to the Commission. It was also clarified that the Oncor tract is not included in the proposed annexation. 3 PAGE 3 of 4 AGENDA ITEM NO.6.d P&Z Meeting March 12, 2025 Minutes Commissioner Matt Marrs made the motion to recommend a zoning designation of Light Industrial (LI) and a Land Use Plan classification of Light Industrial (LI) for the petitioned annexation at 330 & 415 Randy Rd. Commissioner Jack Browne (Alt.) seconded the motion. Vice-Chairman Haney took the motion to vote, and it passed with a vote of 7-0. VI. STAFF UPDATE Mr. Medellin presented the staff update and told the Commission that at the next meeting there will be a discussion/workshop (agenda item) to look at aspects of our zoning ordinance that may need some updating, specifically with a couple of uses. Some of these will need updating because at the time the city adopted the zoning ordinances they weren't "a thing." Others may need updating because there is an oddity in the way that they are regulated or classified, and others may need updating because of case law that has now affected some of our ordinances. Mr. Terry Floyd added that some of these we will be monitoring out of the State Legislature as they are working on different bills regarding land use and different things. We first want to see what the State may or may not regulate. .4100/ VII. ADJOURNMENT Vice-Chairman Haney adjourned the meeting at 2:14 pm. _._2 .Y--2-02s--- J- Ty oo• , ard, Chairm Date ,..-- ,� r ���-- g T�F o , Director of Development Date ry 4 PAGE 4 of 4 AGENDA ITEM NO.6.d MINUTES Central Wichita Falls Neighborhood Revitalization Committee April 1, 2025 PRESENT: Ann Arnold-Ogden ♦ Member Councilor Robert Brooks ♦Councilor Wendy Browder ♦Vice Chair Councilor Whitney Flack ♦Councilor Jose Garcia ♦ Member Mike Mitchell ♦Chairman Terry Floyd, Development Services Director ♦City Staff Fabian Medellin, Planning Manager ♦City Staff Christal Cates, Neighborhood Revitalization Coordinator ♦City Staff ABSENT: Larry Fox ♦ Member Andrea Robles ♦ Member CALL TO ORDER Chairman Mike Mitchell called the meeting to order at 1 :30 p.m. II. PUBLIC COMMENTS Chairman Mitchell asked if any members of the public wished to speak. Mr. Jack Browne stated he was happy to see a committee and staff with such good momentum making things happen in the City. III. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES Councilor Whitney Flack made a motion to approve the minutes as presented from March 26th, 2025. Mrs. Ann Arnold-Ogden seconded. Chairman Mitchell asked if there were any public comments regarding the minutes. There were no public comments. The motion passed unanimously, 5-0. IV. REGULAR AGENDA It is noted Councilor Brooks entered the meeting as the regular agenda was announced, before presentation given. 1. Take action to recommend the Heart of the Falls Neighborhood Revitalization Plan to City Council Chairman Mitchell stated the Committee would next be taking action on the Heart of the Falls Neighborhood Revitalization Plan to present to City Council. Chairman Mitchell stated staff gave a full presentation at the last meeting held the previous week on Tuesday, March 26th, 2025. Mrs. Ann Arnold-Ogden asked staff if there PAGE 1 of 2 AGENDA ITEM NO.6.e Neighborhood Revitalization Committee 2 April 1, 2025 had been any changes since the plan's presentation. Staff advised yes, a few revisions. The first was an updated zoning map on page 52 of the packet handout, page 40 of the plan that would show a clearer picture of what changed versus the previous map. The second was a word bubble containing repetitive keywords used in feedback from previous meetings found on page 30 of the packet, page 30 of the plan. Staff stated the final change would be found on page 43 of the packet, page 31 of the plan. Staff provided a summary of the feedback received from the previous meetings held. Mrs. Arnold-Ogden made a motion to recommend the Heart of the Falls Neighborhood Revitalization Plan as presented by staff to City Council on April 15th. Vice-Chair, Mrs. Wendy Browder seconded the motion. Chairman Mitchell asked if there was any comment from the public, with no comments Chairman Mitchell asked if there was any further comment from the Commission. No further comments were made and Chairman Mitchell called for a vote. The motion passed unanimously 6-0. V. OTHER BUSINESS 1. Updates A. Neighborhood Party Planning Meeting — Bridwell Park Staff displayed photos and gave a brief review of the turn out Sunday, March 30th from 3pm — 5pm. Staff also discussed feedback regarding the 4-question survey that would be given to attendees and published on social media for artist feedback for the Bridwell Park futsal court murals. VI. ADJOURN Staff encouraged everyone to attend the City Council on Tuesday, April 15th, when the plan would be presented to City Council. The next regularly scheduled meeting was set for Tuesday, April 15th at 1:30pm at the Travel Center Conference Room for the plan to be presented in its entirety to the Commission for recommendation. Chairman Mitchell adjourned the meeting at 2:00 p.m. Mike Mitchell, Chairman Date 14- d-E F ,p4a edellin, A CP, Planning Manager Date PAGE 2 of 2 AGENDA ITEM NO.6 e MINUTES Central Wichita Falls Neighborhood Revitalization Committee April 15, 2025 PRESENT: Ann Arnold-Ogden ♦ Member Wendy Browder ♦Vice Chair Councilor Whitney Flack ♦Councilor Jose Garcia ♦ Member Mike Mitchell ♦Chairman Terry Floyd, Development Services Director ♦City Staff Fabian Medellin, Planning Manager ♦City Staff Christal Cates, Neighborhood Revitalization Coordinator ♦City Staff Brandon Petersen, Plans Examiner ♦City Staff ABSENT: Councilor Robert Brooks ♦Councilor Larry Fox ♦ Member Andrea Robles ♦ Member GUESTS: Cherie Newman, Property Developer ♦Guest Garrett Copeland, Data Driven Answers ♦Guest Dylan Jimeniz, KFDX News Channel 3 ♦Guest Fuago, Wichita Falls Alliance for Arts&Culture ♦Guest CALL TO ORDER Chairman Mike Mitchell called the meeting to order at 1 :31 p.m. II. PUBLIC COMMENTS Chairman Mitchell asked if any members of the public wished to speak. No public comments were presented. III. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES Councilor Whitney Flack made a motion to approve the minutes as presented from April 1st, 2025. Mrs. Ann Arnold-Ogden seconded. Chairman Mitchell asked if there were any public comments regarding the minutes. There were no public comments. The motion passed unanimously, 5-0. IV. REGULAR AGENDA 1. Discussion of Adoption Timeline Chairman Mitchell turned the floor over to staff for discussions on a timeframe to implement the initiatives contained in the Heart of the Falls Neighborhood PAGE 1 of 3 AGENDA ITEM NO.6.f Neighborhood Revitalization Committee 2 April 1, 2025 Revitalization Plan, unanimously adopted by the City Council earlier that day. Initiatives discussed: • District Identity & Branding • Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ) • Neighborhood Revitalization Area Design Guidelines • Neighborhood Revitalization Property Maintenance Code • Zoning Amendments • Tree Clearing Program • Bridwell Park Improvements • Bright Nights, Safe Streets Initiative • Secure Steps & Rides Initiative • Enhance Existing Infrastructure • Neighborhood Beautification Initiative Staff explained the timeline showed the "Goal Term" of short, moderate, and long term. The next marker showed was "Completion" and the expected quarter and year give. Discussion with clarification was given over the entire timeline. Chairman Mitchell complimented staff and the Committee on all accomplishments over the past year and felt good about the proposed timeline moving forward. 2. Discussion & Presentation of Proposed Zoning Amendments Chairman Mitchell stated the next item up for discussion would be the zoning amendments as an element of the Heart of the Falls Neighborhood Revitalization Plan. Staff introduced the proposed ordinance "Section 4750 — Heart of the Falls Neighborhood Overlay District (HFNO). Staff advised the purpose for the overlay district was to provide regulations to account for the unique layout of the lots and buildings—like how far they need to be set back from the street or neighboring properties, where parking goes, and how accessory uses are handled. These rules go beyond what's normally required in the regular zoning code. To help keep the neighborhood's character intact, the development guidelines would apply, either alongside or instead of the usual zoning rules. Staff stated the overlay district would provide for reduced setbacks for residential uses and accessory structures, allow for accessory dwelling units by right, require no parking minimums for commercial uses, set a required parking minimum for new residential and accessory dwelling units, and allow for alternative paving materials. Light discussion among staff and the Committee with the question of when could this be sent to City Council for a vote. Staff advised they would have the ordinance ready for them to formally vote to recommend to City Council at the next meeting scheduled for April 29th V. OTHER BUSINESS 1. Updates PAGE 2 of 3 AGENDA ITEM NO.6.f Neighborhood Revitalization Committee 3 April 1, 2025 A. City Council Action on Heart of the Falls Neighborhood Revitalization Plan Staff advised at the regular City Council meeting held earlier that day the Heart of the Falls Neighborhood Revitalization Plan was unanimously voted in favor of by the City Council. Staff advised next steps moving forward and reference the timeline in the packet handouts. Ann Arnold-Ogden gave a brief update with the Bridwell Park Futsal Court murals and stated a revised design had been submitted in which the Design Review Board had approved and forwarded to the City for approval to move forward with a signed contract with the artist. Guest Garrett Copeland, with Data Driven Answers, introduced himself to the Committee, staff and guests and stated he provided services such as surveys, ethnography mixed methods, interviews with residents, focus groups and GIS analysis with Python. He stated his services would cost approximately $3,500 for two weeks. VI. ADJOURN The next regularly scheduled meeting was set for Tuesday, April 29th at 1:30pm at the Travel Center Conference Room for the plan to be presented in its entirety to the Commission for recommendation. Chairman Mitchell adjourned the meeting at 2:27 p.m. Mike Mitchell, Chairman Date - 9-5 • n Medellin, AICP, Planning Manager Date PAGE 3 of 3 AGENDA ITEM NO.6 f CITY COUNCIL AGENDA May 6, 2025 ITEM/SUBJECT: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to award bid and contract for the 2025 Asphalt Rehabilitation Project to Overland Corporation in the amount of $2,497,427.00. INITIATING DEPT: Public Works STRATEGIC GOAL: Provide Adequate Infrastructure STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE: Complete Public Improvements Projects COMMENTARY: On April 22, 2025, bids were opened for the 2025 Asphalt Rehabilitation Project. This project is generally described as the rehabilitation of various City asphalt streets, and associated work. The engineer's estimate for this project is $3,200,000.00. The bids received for this project are as follows: COMPANY AMOUNT Overland Corporation —Ardmore, OK $2,497,427.00 Zack Burkett Co. — Graham, TX $2,711 ,182.60 H.D. Cook's Rock Solid, Inc. — Roanoke, TX $2,971 ,725.00 Freeman Paving, LLC — Vernon, TX $3,042,720.00 Construction of this project should require approximately (200) 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 believe they can complete this project in a timely manner; therefore, Staff recommends award of the contract to Overland Corporation, based on unit price quantities. ® Director, Public Works ® Assistant City Manager ASSOCIATED INFORMATION: Resolution , Bid Tab, Location Maps ® Budget Office Review ® City Attorney Review ® Interim City Manager Approval PAGE 1 OF 4 PAGES AGENDA ITEM NO. 7.A Resolution No. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to award bid and contract for the 2025 Asphalt Rehabilitation Project to Overland Corporation in the amount of $2,497,427.00 WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls has advertised for bids for the 2025 Asphalt Rehabilitation Project; and, WHEREAS, it is found that the lowest responsible bidder is Overland Corporation who made a unit price bid with an estimated total of $2,497,427.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: The unit price bid for the 2025 Asphalt Rehabilitation Project is awarded to Overland Corporation in an estimated total amount of $2,497,427.00, and the City Manager is authorized to execute a contract for the City with said Contractor for the construction of such project. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 6th day of May, 2025. MAYOR ATTEST: City Clerk PAGE 2 OF 4 PAGES AGENDA ITEM NO. 7.A W • 0 0 Ur N- 0 �. . o po 0 g „CD o 0 0 0 © 000 `6' o g. c Q O o 0 o M. 0 0 o co o' N_ O 0 L M d o. 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INITIATING DEPT: Police STRATEGIC GOAL: Actively Engage and Inform the Public STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE: Practice Effective Governance COMMENTARY: On February 4, 2025, the city council passed and approved Resolution 14-2025, which authorized the City Manager or his designee to make application to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Assistance Grant Program. Upon submission of such application to the Governor's Office, it was requested that the City revise its Resolution to add the grant number into the verbiage of the Resolution. The Wichita Falls Police Department is looking for funding to purchase a Scuba Trailer and Scuba equipment to be used by our Search and Rescue Scuba Team, aka Project "S.R.T.". Another request is for funding to purchase CTK Group Advanced Interview and Interrogation course (24 Hours) to enhance current job skills in an investigative capacity. The total amount for this grant application will be up to $93,000.00, with no match requirement. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. ® Police Chief ASSOCIATED INFORMATION: Resolution ® Budget Office Review ® City Attorney Review ® Interim City Manager Approval PAGE 1 OF 2 PAGES AGENDA ITEM NO. 7.B Resolution No. Resolution amending Resolution 14-2025, which authorized the City Manager or his designee to make application for a grant from the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Assistance Grant Program FY 2026, Grant Number 5417001 in the amount up to $93,000.00 WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls has been notified that it is eligible to apply for a non-matching grant funding opportunity from the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Assistance Grant Program, in the amount up to $93,000.00; and, WHEREAS, the Wichita Falls City Council finds it in the best interest of the citizens of Wichita Falls that the city will apply to obtain the available funds from the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Assistance Grant Program FY'26; and, WHEREAS, the Wichita Falls City Council agrees that in the event of loss or misuse of funding from the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Assistance Grant Program, the Wichita Falls City Council assures that the funds will be returned to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Assistance Grant Program in full; and, WHEREAS, the Wichita Falls City Council designates Stephen Calvert, Chief Financial Officer, as the grantee's authorized official. The authorized official is given the power to apply for, accept, reject, alter, or terminate the grant on behalf of the applicant agency. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: The City Manager or his designee is hereby authorized to make application for a non-matching grant (Grant #5417001) from the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Assistance Grant Program in the amount up to $93,000.00. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 6th day of May, 2025. MAYOR ATTEST: City Clerk PAGE 2 OF 2 PAGES AGENDA ITEM NO. 7.B CITY COUNCIL AGENDA May 6, 2025 ITEM/SUBJECT: Resolution amending Resolution 15-2025, which authorized the City Manager or his designee to make application for a grant from the Office of the Governor, State Homeland Security Program, Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities (SHSP-LETPA), FY 2026, Grant Number 5464401 in the amount up to $40,000.00. INITIATING DEPT: Police STRATEGIC GOAL: Actively Engage and Inform the Public STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE: Practice Effective Governance COMMENTARY: On February 4, 2025, the City Council passed and approved Resolution 15-2025, which authorized the City Manager or his designee to make application to the Office of the Governor, State Homeland Security Program. Upon submission of such application to the Governor's Office, it was requested that the City revise its Resolution to add the grant number in the verbiage. The Wichita Falls Police Department is seeking funding to purchase updated SWAT equipment to replace (10) Entry Vests and (10) Entry Helmets with accessories used during high-risk incidents. This funding opportunity will fund the Project "Noble Shield". The total amount for this grant application will be up to $40,000.00, with no match requirement. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. • Police Chief ASSOCIATED INFORMATION: Resolution • Budget Office Review • City Attorney Review • Interim City Manager Approval PAGE 1 OF 2 PAGES AGENDA ITEM NO. 7.0 Resolution No. Resolution amending Resolution 15-2025, which authorized the City Manager or his designee to make application for a grant from the Office of the Governor, State Homeland Security Program, Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities (SHSP-LETPA), FY 2026, Grant Number 5464401 in the amount up to $40,000.00 WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls has been notified that it is eligible to apply for a non-matching grant funding opportunity from the Office of the Governor, State Homeland Security Program, Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities (SHSP- LETPA), FY' 26 in the amount up to $40,000.00; and, WHEREAS, the Wichita Falls City Council finds it in the best interest of the citizens of Wichita Falls that the city will apply to obtain the available funds from the Office of the Governor, State Homeland Security Program, Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities (SHSP-LETPA); and, WHEREAS, the Wichita Falls City Council agrees that in the event of loss or misuse of funding from the Office of the Governor, State Homeland Security Program, Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities (SHSP-LETPA) the Wichita Falls City Council assures that the funds will be returned to the Office of the Governor, State Homeland Security Program (SHSP-LETPA) in full; and, WHEREAS, the Wichita Falls City Council designates Stephen Calvert, Chief Financial Officer, as the grantee's authorized official. The authorized official is given the power to apply for, accept, reject, alter, or terminate the grant on behalf of the applicant agency. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: The City Manager or his designee is hereby authorized to make application for a non-matching grant (Grant# 5464401) from the Office of the Governor, State Homeland Security Program, Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities (SHSP-LETPA), FY'26 in the amount up to $40,000.00. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 6th day of May, 2025. MAYOR ATTEST: City Clerk PAGE 2 OF 2 PAGES AGENDA ITEM NO. 7.0 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA May 6, 2025 ITEM/SUBJECT: Resolution reducing the rental fee of the Mobile Stage for the Founders Lions Club for the T-O Fair on September 16-20, 2025. INITIATING DEPT: Parks & Recreation STRATEGIC GOAL: Actively Communicate and Engage the Public STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE: Strengthen Partnerships with Not-for-Profits COMMENTARY: The Founders Lions Club has requested a reduced fee for the rental of the Mobile Stage for their T-O Fair annual event at the MPEC on September 16-20, 2025. The Club and the City have had a revenue-sharing agreement for the event since the opening of the MPEC, and the City Council has approved a reduced rental fee for this organization and event since the City acquired the Mobile Stage in 2005. The standard rental fee is $600 per day, plus any accessories and the $1 ,000 damage deposit. Our prior arrangement with the Lions Club is to only charge for the labor costs associated with setting up the stage for the event. The estimated labor-only cost to the City for the five-day event would be approximately $600. This cost includes the hauling from the storage barn at Central Services and set up on the first day, three days of opening the stage in the morning and closing the stage at night, and the last day of preparing and hauling back to the storage barn. If the fee reduction is approved, staff recommends the minimum charge be set at $600 to cover the City's labor costs. Other reservation procedures may be waived, including payment for any accessories desired and the damage deposit. Staff recommendation Staff recommends that the City Council approve the resolution (1) approving a rental fee of $600 for the duration of the event, (2) waiving the fee for any accessories, and (3) waiving the damage deposit. ® Assistant City Manager ASSOCIATED INFORMATION: Resolution, Rental Fees ® Budget Office Review ® City Attorney Review ® Interim City Manager Approval PAGE 1 OF 3 PAGES AGENDA ITEM NO. 7.D ►� / h ,z , - \ 1 \\ .ft ` 44 ' /kg..._ „LI The City-owned Mobile Stage PAGE 2 OF 3 PAGES AGENDA ITEM NO. 7.D Resolution No. Resolution reducing the rental fee of the Mobile Stage for the Founders Lions Club for the T-O Fair September 16-20, 2025 WHEREAS, the Founders Lions Club has requested a reduced fee for rental of the City's Mobile Stage for its T-O Fair annual event at the MPEC September 16-20, 2025; and, WHEREAS, the Founders Lions Club managed its event in prior years in a successful manner; and, WHEREAS, the Founders Lions Club and the City will continue to maintain a revenue-sharing agreement in exchange for this price reduction. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: The fee for the rental of the City's Mobile Stage to the Founders Lions Club is hereby reduced to $600, and any charge for accessories and the damage deposit is waived, for its T-O Fair annual event at the MPEC September 16-20, 2025. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 6th of May 2025. MAYOR ATTEST: City Clerk PAGE 3 OF 3 PAGES AGENDA ITEM NO. 7.D CITY COUNCIL AGENDA May 6, 2025 ITEM/SUBJECT: Resolution for a memorial highway designation at the southbound U.S. Highway 82 Overpass (flyover) in honor of Ray Gonzalez, Jr. INITIATING DEPT: Development Services — Planning Division STRATEGIC GOAL: Actively Engage and Inform the Public STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE: Continue Supportive Partnerships with the Local Not-For- Profit Community. COMMENTARY: Staff met with the Mexican American Veterans Association (MAVA), the applicant, to discuss the possibility and process of designating the highway overpass as the Ray Gonzalez, Jr. Memorial Overpass in honor of the late Ray Gonzalez, Jr. Mr. Gonzalez's achievements include: 1) Serving in the United States Army in the Vietnam War, 2) Being the recipient of several medals, including the Vietnam Service Medal with one Bronze Service Star, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, and a Purple Heart Medal 3) Served as a cornerstone in the community with his service on several boards, including MAVA, the Boys and Girls Club, the MHMR Helen Farabee Center, Leadership Wichita Falls, the 4B Sales Tax Corporation, MSU Ex-Students Association, and is a former City Councilor and Wichita County Commissioner. There are no properties with a U.S. Highway Overpass address, and no property owners would be affected by the dedication. The staff has been in contact with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to advise of the overpass designation request. The MAVA petition, along with the Commission's recommendation, will be presented to the City Council at the May 6th meeting. The resolution is a step in the process of petitioning the Director of the Texas Department of Transportation for the memorial designation. Recommendation The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommends approval of the memorial overpass designation at their April meeting. Staff also recommends the approval of the resolution. PAGE 1 OF 4 PAGES AGENDA ITEM NO. 9.A ® Planning Manager ® Development Services Director ® Assistant City Manager ASSOCIATED INFORMATION: Resolution ® City Attorney Review ® Interim City Manager Approval PAGE 2 OF 4 PAGES AGENDA ITEM NO. 9.A Resolution No. Resolution supporting the memorial designation of the U.S. Highway 82 Overpass as the Ray Gonzalez, Jr. Memorial Overpass WHEREAS, a request has been submitted to designate the entire length of the U.S. Highway 82 Overpass as the Ray Gonzalez, Jr. Memorial Overpass; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission considered the memorial highway designation at its April 9, 2025, meeting, and voted to recommend approval of this request; and WHEREAS, such designation will not conflict with any street names. WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed this request and has determined the herein described memorial designation is in the public interest. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: 1 . The overpass connecting U.S Highway 82 to U.S. 281/287, is hereby in support of the designation as the "Ray Gonzalez, Jr. Memorial Overpass". 2. The proposed memorial sign will include the following text, "Ray Gonzalez, Jr. Memorial Overpass" as shown in Attachment 1 to this resolution. 3. It is hereby officially found and determined that the meeting at which this ordinance was passed was open to the public as required by law. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 6th day of May 2025. MAYOR ATTEST: City Clerk PAGE 3 OF 4 PAGES AGENDA ITEM NO. 9.A Attachment 1 Fr- Ray Gonzalez Jr Merril Overpass PAGE 4 OF 4 PAGES AGENDA ITEM NO. 9.A CITY COUNCIL AGENDA May 6, 2025 ITEM/SUBJECT: Resolution adopting updated alternative methods of public notification for zoning notices in lieu of multiple mailings and signage posting for the proposed zoning amendment of the Heart of the Falls Neighborhood Overlay District (HFOD). INITIATING DEPT: Development Services — Planning Division STRATEGIC GOAL: Actively Engage and Inform the Public STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE: Practice Effective Governance COMMENTARY: The following Resolution authorizes staff to utilize alternative means of notification for future City Council/Board actions (i.e., ordinances) in the HFOD area. The Texas Local Government Code Sec. 211 .006 allows for the adoption of these alternative notification methods. In lieu of traditional notification methods (i.e., direct mail notification to all residents in the area), staff will use email, text alerts, social media, or multilingual postings to reach more citizens with notifications of upcoming Council/Board actions related to the proposed HFOD area. There are potential opportunities to update and expand the most common means of traditional public notice, which can improve equity by adapting these methods to reach a wider group of potential participants. There are also General Fund savings by utilizing these alternative notification methods. The City of Wichita Falls website shall be an official alternative means of notice, and the Planning Division will post a notice of the hearing on the City's website fifteen (15) days prior to the public hearing, in the usual and customary location within the website for these notices. Recommendation In Accordance with State law and local ordinances, staff recommends the approval of the resolution. ® Planning Manager ® Development Services Director ® Assistant City Manager ASSOCIATED INFORMATION: Resolution PAGE 1 OF 5 PAGES AGENDA ITEM NO. 9.B ® Budget Office Review ® City Attorney Review ® Interim City Manager Approval PAGE 2 OF 5 PAGES AGENDA ITEM NO. 9.B Resolution No. Resolution adopting updated alternative methods of public notification for zoning notices in lieu of mailings and property postings for the proposed zoning amendment of the Heart of the Falls Neighborhood Overlay District (HFOD) as reflected in "Exhibit A" WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted the Strategic Planning Report with the goal to actively engage and inform the Public through the objective to Practice Effective Governance; and, WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls is committed to ensuring transparent and equitable access to information concerning land use, zoning changes, and public hearings; and, WHEREAS, existing state and municipal codes mandate specific notification procedures for zoning matters, typically including mailed notices to property owners within a designated radius and publication in a newspaper of general circulation; and, WHEREAS, these traditional methods may not fully engage or reach all affected residents, including renters, newer residents, or digitally connected populations; and, WHEREAS, advancements in technology and the widespread use of digital communication tools provide new opportunities for timely and inclusive notification; and, WHEREAS, the City Council finds that leveraging alternative communication tools enhances public participation and ensures more inclusive notification practices without compromising legal requirements; and, WHEREAS, Texas Government Code Section 211.006 permits local agencies to adopt alternative methods for public notification, provided that transparency and accessibility are maintained. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: SECTION 1 The City Council hereby adopts the following alternative zoning notification methods to supplement existing legal requirements only for the zoning amendment in relation to the Heart of the Falls Neighborhood Overlay District (HFOD): 1 . Digital Publication: Posting of zoning notices, public hearing dates, and staff reports on the official City website at least 15 days before the scheduled hearing. 2. Email Notification: Delivery of notices via email to registered stakeholders, neighborhood groups, and community mailing lists. PAGE 3 OF 5 PAGES AGENDA ITEM NO. 9.B 3. Social Media Outreach: Announcements via the City's verified social media accounts (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) regarding upcoming zoning hearings or changes. 4. Neighborhood Public Meeting: In addition to the digital notices, a public engagement meeting will be held in the Heart of the Falls Neighborhood to distribute information and answer questions. SECTION 2 The Planning Division and City Clerk shall coordinate the implementation of these alternative methods and ensure consistency and accessibility in all communications. SECTION 3 This Resolution shall take effect 30 days after its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 6th day of May, 2025. ATTEST: MAYOR CITY CLERK PAGE 4 OF 5 PAGES AGENDA ITEM NO. 9.B Exhibit A I, i J IQ _ Y ®� ., S ..� yeti 1. r5 f - . • _ if _ .- i ,. -. ,g mmasa l.. I II ti,' .4,�;5-. • P : . 1 - Feet " Legend 570 285 0 570 1,140 1,710 2,280 2,850 `" -, - _ :�, , •�' "� .� �� �.Central WF Revilallzation Baunda PAGE 5 OF 5 PAGES AGENDA ITEM NO. 9.B CITY COUNCIL AGENDA May 6, 2025 ITEM/SUBJECT: Resolution authorizing the replacement of a bus engine with repair services to be provided by Rush Truck Centers of Texas, L.P. in the amount of $66,425.26. INITIATING DEPT: Aviation, Traffic, & Transportation STRATEGIC GOAL: Provide Quality Infrastructure STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE: n/a COMMENTARY: Unit 485 is a 2015 Gillig transit bus with approximately 464,000 miles. Historically, this unit has required minimal maintenance. However, recent mechanical issues prompted a detailed inspection. It was initially believed that injector replacement would resolve the issue. Upon further evaluation, the technician determined the engine sustained extensive damage, requiring a complete replacement. Due to the severity of the damage, engine rehabilitation was not a viable option. This purchase is exempt from the bid statute pursuant to Local Government Code §252.022 General Exemptions, "... (3) a procurement necessary because of unforeseen damage to public machinery, equipment, or other property; Rush Truck Center has provided a quote in the amount of $66,425.26 for a complete engine replacement. Completing this replacement will allow Unit 485 to continue operating beyond its expected useful life of 12 years and/or 500,000 miles, providing continued value to the fleet. It is estimated that the replacement will add an additional four years of useful life. The cost of the engine replacement will be funded through the Preventive Maintenance budget under Maintenance - Motor Vehicles, where sufficient funding is currently available. Bus replacement cost is estimated currently at $615,000. Staff recommends approval of the engine replacement for Unit 485 as proposed. ® Interim Director, Aviation, Traffic, & Transportation ASSOCIATED INFORMATION: Resolution ; ® Budget Office Review PAGE 1 OF 5 PAGES AGENDA ITEM NO. 9.0 ® City Attorney Review ® Interim City Manager Approval PAGE 2 OF 5 PAGES AGENDA ITEM NO. 9.0 is SERVICE ESTIMATE MIRK CENTERS STEVVART & STEVENSON Ship To:STEWART&STEVENSON Customer Contact: Customer PO: Rush Truck Center,Wichita Fall Repair Order 0:0048791015 Estimate#:48864120 2401 Central Fwy East Customer Advisor Tommy Gosler Wichita Falls,TX76302-5801 Date:41312025 Phone Number.940-322-7845 Description:new engine THIS ESTIMATE IS SUBJECT TO THE RUSH TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES LOCATEDAT HTTPS11WAw.RUSHTRUCKCENTERS.COMRUS1-I-MANTENANCE-ANDREPAIR TERMS-CFSERVICE(TERMS'].CUSTOMER CONI RMS ITS AGREEMENTS TO THE TERMS BY AUTHORIZING THE WORK SET FORTH IN THIS ESTIMATE.ANY WARRANTIES Oh THE PRODUCTS PROVIDED BY RUSH ARE SCLELY THOSE MADE BY THE PRODUCT MANUFACTURER.EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED SERVICES WARR:;hT'SET=ORT1 I THE TERMS, RUSH EX?RESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES,EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,AND RUSH NEITHER ASSUMES NCRAUTI-6ORIZESANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH ANY SERVICES PROVIDED OR ANY PRODUCTS PROVIDED TO CUSTOMER IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SERVICES. Unit#: VIN#: Engine Serial: Make/Model: 15GGB2714F1184891 MILITARY:TIT Engine MakelModel: Mileage: Vehicle Year: Engine Hours: CUMMINS 152,658 2015 0 BAD ENGINE Complaint: BAD ENGINE Cause: INJECTOR FAILURE Correction: REPLACE ENGINE Description Part# QTY/Hours Core Charge Total Cost Status ENGINE-R&R 48.00 $0.00 $8,880.00 New MOBIL DELVAC HDEO 125152EXX:MBL 46.00 $0.00 $390.54 New 15W-40 BULK • ZEREX HD EXTENDED ZXEDRU1:VLV 12.00 $0.00 $152.88 New LIFE 50/50 NTIFREEZE ENG ISL 8.9 13 DR8738RX:CX 1.00 $5,985.00 $55,321.04 New U 280( 2200 Parts: 555,864.46 Coupon: $0.00 Shop: $976.80 Labor: $8,880.00 Ship: $700.00 Machine: $0.00 Misc: $0.00 EPA: $4.00 Tax: $4,747.49 Estimate Total: $71,172.75 PAGE 3 OF 5 PAGES AGENDA ITEM NO. 9.0 Notes Authorization of Charges.I represent that I am the owner,or am acting as a duly authorized argent of and have authority to bind,the owner(herein,"Owner") of the above-described vehicle(the'Vehicle")_Customer hereby authorizes the necessary diagnostia'repair work to be done including the supply of any necessary parts and material.Customer understands that any estimates are based on Rush's preliminary inspection and do not cover any additional partsllabor that may be required after the work has been started_Occasionally,worn or damaged parrs are discovered that may riot be evident on the first inspection.Because of this,estimated prices are not guaranteed and are subject to change_Customer promises to pay for any applicable diagnostic, disassembly and reassembly services and repair work,together with all charges for any necessary repairs(collectively,the'Charges").In addition to any and all other legal remedies available to Rush,Customer authorizes and acknowledges an express mechanic's lien in favor of Rush on the Vehicle for all charges for repairs,including labor and parts,storage andlor towing.Customer understands that all charges are due and payable by Customer at the Rush location indicated above except as otherwise agreed in writing by the parties.Customer understands tha:the work perfumed by Rush may not be covered by warranty or extended services plan and that the manufacturer or extended service plan provider will be the one to make the final determination as to what work will be covered.Customer agrees to pay any charges that are rot covered bya warranty or extended service plan. PAGE 4 OF 5 PAGES AGENDA ITEM NO. 9.c Resolution No. Resolution authorizing the replacement of a bus engine with repair services to be provided by Rush Truck Centers of Texas, L.P. in the amount of$66,425.26 WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls owns a 2015 Gillig Bus; and, WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls desires to replace the engine to increase the life and productivity of the unit; and, WHEREAS, this purchase is exempt from the bid statute pursuant to Local Government Code §252.022 General Exemptions, "... (3) a procurement necessary because of unforeseen damage to public machinery, equipment, or other property WHEREAS, Rush Truck Center, Inc. has provided a quote of $66,425.26 to complete the replacement; and, WHEREAS, the engine replacement will add four years of useful life once the replacement is complete. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: Rush Truck Centers of Texas, L.P. is hereby authorized to complete the overhaul of the City of Wichita Falls' 2015 Gillig Bus Unit 485 in the amount of $66,425.26 PASSED AND APPROVED this the 6th day of May 2025. MAYOR ATTEST: City Clerk PAGE 5 OF 5 PAGES AGENDA ITEM NO. 9.0 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA May 6, 2025 ITEM/SUBJECT: Appointments to Boards and Commissions INITIATING DEPT: City Clerk STRATEGIC GOAL: Actively Engage and Inform the Public STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE: Practice effective governance. COMMENTARY: There is a midterm vacancy on the Airport Board of Adjustments for Place 4. ® City Clerk ASSOCIATED INFORMATION: Member roster ® Budget Office Review ® City Attorney Review ® Interim City Manager Approval PAGE 1 OF 2 PAGES AGENDA ITEM NO. 10 AIRPORT BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT PLACE NAME APPOINTED EXPIRATION QUALIFICATIONS DISTRICT 1 Kimberly Jackson 01/07/2025 12/31/2026 CWF 1 2 Roger Reeves 01/07/2025 12/31/2026 CWF 4 3 Dawson Druesedow 01/07/2025 12/31/2026 CWF 4 4 12/31/2025 County resident/City appt. 5 Debra Carr 11/07/2017 12/31/2025 County resident/City appt. 12/03/2019 12/21/2021 12/19/2023 6 Vacant 12/31/2025 SAFB Ex-Officio Non-Voting Member Current applicant for County Resident: Dusty Burkybile PAGE 2 OF 2 PAGES AGENDA ITEM NO. 10 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA May 6, 2025 ITEM/SUBJECT: Ordinance approving and continuing the Declaration of Disaster signed by Mayor Tim Short on April 30, 2025, and declaring an emergency. INITIATING DEPT: Legal STRATEGIC GOAL: Efficiently Deliver City Services STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE: Practice effective governance COMMENTARY: On April 30, 2025, Mayor Short signed a Proclamation Declaring a Local State of Disaster due to thunderstorms and flooding. Under state law, the Declaration may not be continued for more than seven (7) days without the approval of the Council. The attached ordinance would continue the declaration until 1 :00 p.m. on June 3, 2025. ® City Attorney ASSOCIATED INFORMATION: ® City Attorney Review ® Interim City Manager Approval PAGE 1 OF 3 PAGES AGENDA ITEM NO. 1 1.A Ordinance No. Ordinance approving and continuing the Declaration of Disaster signed by Mayor Tim Short on April 30, 2025, and declaring an emergency WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls, Texas is under imminent threat of severe and widespread damage, injury, and/or loss of life and property resulting from flooding, high winds, and thunderstorms and many businesses and residences will be exposed to natural elements and threats, as well as possible looting, vandalism, and other threats, and remains under such threat at this date, thus necessitating the immediate protection against loss; and, WHEREAS, on April 30, 2025, Mayor Tim Short signed a Proclamation Declaring a Local State of Disaster due to this weather emergency. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: 1 . Pursuant to Section 418.108 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council hereby approves and adopts the Proclamation of Disaster as executed by Mayor Tim Short on April 30, 2025, and hereby continues the Proclamation of Disaster, herein attached as Exhibit A. This adopted Declaration of Disaster shall continue until 1 :00 p.m. on June 3, 2025, unless modified or rescinded. 2. This ordinance is passed as an emergency measure and shall become effective immediately upon its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 6th day of May, 2025. MAYOR ATTEST: City Clerk PAGE 2 OF 3 PAGES AGENDA ITEM NO. 11.A EXHIBIT A CITY OF WICHITA FALLS DECLARATION OF DISASTER ORDER WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls, Texas is under imminent threat of severe and widespread damage, injury, and/or loss of life and property resulting from flooding, high winds, and thunderstorms and many businesses and residences will be exposed to natural elements and threats, as well as possible looting,vandalism, and other threats, and remains under such threat at this date, thus necessitating the immediate protection against loss; WHEREAS, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 418.004(1)defines disaster to be the"occurrence or imminent threat of widespread or severe damage, injury, or loss of life or property resulting from any natural or man-made cause, including fire, flood, earthquake, wind, storm, wave action, oil spill or other water contamination, volcanic activity, epidemic, air contamination, blight, drought, infestation, explosion, riot, hostile military or paramilitary action, extreme heat, cybersecurity event,other public calamity requiring emergency action,or energy emergency"; and, WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of Wichita Falls, having authority as granted by TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 418.108, has determined that extraordinary measures must be taken to alleviate the suffering of people and to protect or rehabilitate property. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: 1. A local state of disaster is hereby declared for the City of Wichita Falls pursuant to §418.108(a) of the TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE. 2. Pursuant to §418.108(b) of the Government Code, the state of disaster shall continue for a period of not more than seven (7) days from the date of this declaration, unless continued or renewed by the City Council of the City of Wichita Falls. 3. Pursuant to §418.108(c) of the Government Code, this declaration of a local state of disaster shall be given prompt and general publicity and shall be filed promptly with the City Clerk. 4. Pursuant to §418.108(d) of the Government Code, this declaration of a local state of disaster activates the City's Emergency Management Plan. 5. This proclamation shall take effect immediately from and after its issuance. PAGE 3 OF 3 PAGES AGENDA ITEM NO. 1 1.A CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MAY 6, 2025 ITEM/SUBJECT: Ordinance appropriating $13,977.62 to the Special Revenue Fund for additional direct award grant revenue from the State of Texas for the Texas Department of Transportation Selective Traffic Enforcement Program ("Click It or Ticket") Wave Grant for Fiscal Year 2025 and authorizing the City Manager to accept said funds. STRATEGIC GOAL: Efficiently Deliver City Services STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE: Practice Effective Governance COMMENTARY: The City of Wichita Falls has been invited to participate in a direct award grant, also known as "Click It or Ticket", from the Texas Department of Transportation. This grant is to be awarded during the Memorial Day holiday period for the purpose of selective enforcement. The grant also requires a minimum 20% total match from the City of Wichita Falls. The Wichita Falls Police Department wishes to accept the state-approved grant of $13,977.62. The City will be required to match a minimum of 20% of the total amount. Calculating State funding and City match, the total amount will be $17,836.14. The State's portion will be $13,977.62 at 78.37%, and the City will provide a 21 .63% match of $3,858.52. The City's match will be comprised of in- kind contributions (salary related to grant administration, vehicle usage (mileage). This selective enforcement period places primary emphasis on the non-use of occupant restraints (safety belts and child safety seats). The award amount is to reimburse the City of Wichita Falls for overtime payment to off-duty officers working selective traffic enforcement during the specified holiday period. The holiday period will span May 19th, 2025, through June 1st, 2025. ASSOCIATED INFORMATION: Ordinance ® Budget Office Review ® City Attorney Review ® Interim City Manager Approval PAGE 1 OF 4 PAGES AGENDA ITEM NO. 11.B Texas Traffic Safety eGrants Fiscal Year 2025 Organization Name: City cf Wichita Falls Police Department Legal Name: City of Wichita Falls Payee Identification Number: 175600007142017 Project Title: STEP - Click It Or Ticket Mobilization ID: 2025-Wichita P D-CIOT-00C56 Period: 0511612025 to C6104 f2C25 PAGE 2 OF 4 PAGES AGENDA ITEM NO. 11.B City of Wichita Falls Police Department STEP- CIOT-2025 Budget Summary -rem wart 11 n c t.goryI-Labor Cosh (100¢ Salaries Si t,276.0-0 $1.-085.65 S12.380.65 (200i Fringe Benefits 52,71:12.02 520-0.21 32,9e283 eahporyr mf~Totr 31 3.577.02 61.340.T4 390.323 M cltsW a-otrar Duet#coats (300} TraVeI s-0 51.-0W00 51.090na (400} Equipment s-0 sa 30 (5OO Supplies 38 30 sn 60 Contractual ( 0 M so so Services Other (300E Miscellaneous sa =pm'subTat! 59 11,099.00 31.090.00 Mtn onet costs 5t3,97732 52455.79 S113,413 50 crivor■•e.s.to.r.. (GOO) Indirect Cast.Rate s-0 51,422.78 51,42278 Total Laker C@8t6 513.977.82 31,345.78 515.323U Total Direct Casts 50 51.990.00 51.090 CC Total Indirect Cot 30 11.422.70 51,42274 Grad Toil $13,B77. 2 $3,553.52 $17,02a14 Fund Sources IPercent Share} TS.H796 29.83°/a 2025-WichitaPD-CIOT-00055 Printed On: 51212025 Page 1 cif I PAGE 3 OF 4 PAGES AGENDA ITEM NO. 11.B Ordinance No. Resolution appropriating $13,977.62 to the Special Revenue Fund for additional direct award grant revenue from the State of Texas for the Texas Department of Transportation Selective Traffic Enforcement Program ("Click It or Ticket") Wave Grant for Fiscal Year 2025 and authorizing the City Manager to accept said funds WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls has been invited to participate in a direct award from the Texas Department of Transportation for the purpose of selective traffic enforcement; and, WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls will provide a 21 .63% match totaling $3,858.52; and WHEREAS, the primary emphasis will be on the non-use of occupant restraints (safety belts and child safety seats) during the holiday period; and, WHEREAS, the holiday period will span May 19, 2025, through June 1st, 2025. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: There is appropriated $13,977.62 to the Special Revenue Fund for the purpose of selective traffic enforcement as authorized in the grant from the Texas Department of Transportation, and the City Manager is authorized to execute all documents necessary to accept said funds on behalf of the City of Wichita Falls. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 6t'' day of May 2025. MAYOR ATTEST: City Clerk PAGE 4 OF 4 PAGES AGENDA ITEM NO. 11.B