TIF #3 Board of Directors Minutes - 04/17/2025MINUTES
Tax Increment Financing #3 Board
PRESENT:
Kenneth Haney, Chairperson
Mark Beauchamp
Jamie Gould
Barry Mahler
Robyn Schreiber
Shammann Smith
Kinley Hegglund, City Attorney
Monica Aguon, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Stephen Calvert, CFO
Tyson Traw, Deputy Director Public Works
Terry Floyd, Development Services Director
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Robin Marshall, Admin Assistant
ABSENT:
Heather Looney
Robert Brooks
GUESTS:
Tom Taylor
Jack Browne
Becky Trammell
Brenda Jarrett
Janice Lacy
Mohammed Kabir
I. CALL TO ORDER
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• Legal Dept.
• Legal Dept.
• City Staff
• City Staff
• City Staff
*Staff Liaison
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• Council Liaison
* Councilor District #5
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Mr. Kenneth Haney at 3:30 p.m.
Chairman Haney welcomed guests, and then asked the new Board members to stand to take
their oath and to be sworn in.
Ms. Marie Balthrop, City Clerk, performed the swearing in of new TIF3 Board members.
At this time, all board members and guests introduced themselves to those attending.
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairman Haney asked if there was anyone from the public that would like to ask any questions,
or had any comments. There were no additional comments.
41r/Mr. Barry Mahler made a motion to adopt the July 9, 2019 minutes. Ms. Robyn Schreiber
W seconded the motion.
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Mr. Floyd pointed out there are other options besides just infrastructure. Things that could impact
the community like sidewalks or different quality of life things. He stated there could be research
done to create a comprehensive plan for that particular area to understand the engineering behind
it and what it's really going to take.
Mr. Traw said even though all of the engineering has not been done for this project, these items
have been identified in a legitimate study. He said they know what they want to put there, and
that is the first hurdle. He then spoke about water infrastructure and explained that they have two
other projects which he pointed the locations of out to the Board. He spoke of dead-end mains,
and explained that they are important from a water quality perspective. Adding that the Texas
Commission of Environmental Quality requires the city to flush the dead-end main every month.
We waste water every month because we must flush the mains by using fresh water, to keep the
drinking water safe to drink. There is one area inside the TIF3 that we have nine mains. So, one
project they would like to put together is figuring out a way to connect those mains making our
water distribution system more efficient. That way we can stop wasting personnel hours and the
wasting the water that we are required to waste (per the T ) to keep the water quality safe to
drink.
The other project is a large 24-inchline that runs through the TIF zone, but it feeds the entire city.
He explained that they have had this plan for this, but they don't have the funds for it this year. It
would cost about $75,000. He said that this is part of a large valve replacement program. This
particular valve was found to be non -operational when went to repair a line. Residents water had
to be taken out of service from the Jasper Water Treatment Plant all the way to the river on MLK.
That is how much water needed to be shut off because this one valve didn't work. The valve
replacement program would allow the city to keep people in service when there is a leak.
Water Distribution Projects:
• Large Valve Replacement: Lake/Granger .- replacement of a critical non -working valve on
a 24-inch water line impacting water service within the zone.
Project timeline: 2025
Current estimated cost:
• Dead-end Main Water Lines: Area fromRR/Spur 447 to Homes Ave. and Brick St. — majority
of area/mains within zone and are eligible for funding. Project would replace and reconnect up to
8 dead end water line mains where water currently stagnates and Public Works staff must flush
lines.
Current estimated cost: $300,000
• Dallas St. Water Line Replacement:
Replace old pipeline for improved water service/flow.
Current estimated cost: $50,000 - $100,000 as only portion within zone.
Then, Mr. Traw spoke about the roads. (But stated that they haven't identified any streets yet.)
He explained that most of the major thoroughfares in the TIF zone are not city or county
maintained and said that they are TxDot. Money would need to be used on side streets and is
best to be used where they affect the most people.
Opportunity to rehabilitate failing city streets in need of additional maintenance. Option to review
the number of streets in need of repair within the zone utilizing Public Works Street Rehab
Inventory, prioritize condition/need, then determine total cost and what percentage of increment
funds the board wants to dedicate to this improvement project through 2029.
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It was stated by Ms. Schreiber that the board needs to focus on the groundwork, and that if you
build it — they will come (referring to getting more traffic in that area.)
Mr, Traw noted that it costs about one million dollars per lane mile, or one million for half a mile
of a two-lane road.
Sidewalk Repair/installation
Numerous areas within TIF zone with faulting, defective or inadequate sidewalks. Option to
review key pedestrian corridors within the zone and determine linear feet of sidewalk for either
repair or installation.
Mr. Traw spoke about sidewalks and stated that it cost about $40-50 per linear foot of sidewalk.
So, something that could be done is putting in pedestrian improvements
Consideration: Sidewalk Repair Program coordinated by Public Works for improved bid pricing;
coordinated annually, Estimated cost for sidewalk (standard 4ft width) $40-50 per linear foo),
which does not include ramps or special features. Option to set aside funds for this pedestrian
connectivity/visual improvement project as an annual or lump -sum allocation over remaining 4-
years. Funding level dependent on need identified in relation to other zone priorities.
e.g., Board could consider a lump sum of $750,000 for 15,000 linear feet of sidewalk
improvement.
Mr. Mahler asked one of our local guests what she needs at her location, and she responded that
she needs curbs ide/sidewal ks, and also said more lighting could be used there.
There was discussion about water projects, lighting & sidewalks for safety, and infrastructure. All
which are important to the community in the TIF zone, but there will need to be additional
Ascussion and education for the Board, so the discussion will be continued at the next TIF3
meeting.
V. OTHER BUSINESS
No discussion or action was required.
a) Next Meeting Date — TBD — consideration for April 30 or May ,f
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