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Min 05/04/1999 448 Wichita Falls, Texas Memorial Auditorium Building May 4, 1999 Items 1 & 2 The City Council of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas met in regular session on the above date in the Council Room of the Memorial Auditorium Building at 8:30 o'clock a.m., with the following members present: Kay Yeager - Mayor Don Johnston - Councilors Dan Shine - Angus Thompson - Bill Altman Johnny Burns - Bud Beaty James Berzina - City Manager Greg Humbach - City Attorney Lydia Torres - City Clerk Mayor Yeager called the meeting to order. Invocation was given by Rev. Angus Thompson, New Jerusalem Baptist Church Item 3 The results of the City election held on May 1, 1999, were canvassed by Mayor Yeager and City Clerk Lydia Torres. After the canvassing of the election returns an ordinance was considered. ORDINANCE NO. 35-99 ORDINANCE CANVASSING THE RETURNS OF THE MUNICIPAL GENERAUSPECIAL ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS ON MAY 1, 1999, FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW Moved by Councilor Johnston that Ordinance No. 35-99 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Thompson and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Yeager, Councilors Johnston, Shine, Thompson, Altman, Burns, and Beaty Nays: None Mayor called a point of personal privilege and informed that the Cunningham Elementary School Student Council was present observing City Council procedures. Mayor read a proclamation in recognition of these students, and Council members presented them with City pins. Councilor Thompson welcomed Mr. James Esther, Jr. who will be taking his place on the Council, and Ms. Arthur B. Williams, who will be the At-Large Councilor. He thanked everyone for their kindness and generosity during his tenure on the Council. He offered his services to the City and asked the Council to keep the team together. 449 Item 3 continued Councilor Johnston expressed appreciation for the opportunity to serve the City and its citizens. He thanked everyone for their support and advise. Mayor, on behalf of the Council and the citizens, expressed appreciation to departing Councilors Don Johnston and Angus Thompson for their commitment, dedication and work on the Council and to the citizens of this community. They were wished good luck and godspeed. Mayor presented Councilors Johnston and Thompson with a plaque, coffee mug, and gifts for their wives. Mayor thanked Councilor Johnston and Councilor Thompson for their service on IN the Council The Oath of office was administered to Councilor Arthur Beatrice Williams, Councilor Dan A. Shine, and Councilor James Esther, Jr. by City Clerk Lydia Torres. City Clerk presented them with Certificates of Election. Mayor welcomed newly elected Councilors Williams and Esther and presented them with City pins. Item 4 Council recessed at 9:30 a.m. for a reception honoring departing Councilors Johnston and Thompson and newly elected Councilors Williams and Esther. Council reconvened at 10:00 a.m. Item 6 Mr. Robbie O'Neal, Public Health Inspector II, Health Department - Environment Division, was recognized as Employee of the Month for the month of May. Mayor presented Mr. O'Neal with a plaque, a City pin, dinners for two, transit passes, and a check. Mayor proclaimed May 9-15, 1999 as "Police Week in Wichita Falls" and expressed appreciation to the Police Department for all their work. Mayor asked everyone to observe May 15, 1999 as peace officers memorial day in honor of those officers who have given their lives or suffered disabling injuries to secure for us the liberty of a free people. Maj. Borrego, Lt. Ken Coughlin, and Capt. Greg Martin accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Department. Mayor proclaimed May 9-14, 1999 as "Nursing Home Week in Wichita Falls" and encouraged citizens to honor and serve those individuals who laid the foundations of Wichita Falls by participating in this year's National Nursing Home Week observance at one of our citizens' nursing home facilities. Mayor proclaimed May 3-9, 1999 as "Municipal Clerks Week in Wichita Falls", and extended appreciation to City Clerk Lydia Torres and all municipal clerks for the vital services they perform and their exemplary dedication to the communities they represent. City Clerk informed that Texas Municipal Clerks were being recognized by the House of Representatives in Austin on Wednesday May 5, 1999. Item 7 Loretta Carr, Founder of James Ivan Williams Foundation, said she would like to modify the structure located at 207 Patterson and make it a center for disabled, homeless, needy individuals. She does not believe it is a hazardous structure because it is very stable and she feels it is a historical building because of its age. She asked for an opportunity to rehab this building. Mayor commented that additional questions be directed to Mr. Dave Clark and Code Enforcement since this was considered at length by the Council on February 2, 1999. Mr. Clark read an excerpt from the February 2, 1999 minutes where Council provided Staff with specific instructions on what should be done with this structure including the time frame. He stated that Staff is prepared, under Council direction, to proceed with the demolition. 450 Item 7 continued T.J. Lockery, 1401 Hayes, Doug Wimberly, 2708 Amherst, and Levi Plice, 4202 Briarcliff, requested guidance on how to get a City funded skate park or a place where they can skate in public, maybe a slab of concrete in a lighted area. Mayor suggested that they attend the next Park Board Meeting which will be held on the fourth Thursday at 2:00 p.m. in the Conference Room and present their request to the Park Board. Item 8 The Minutes were approved as distributed. Item 9a-11 d Councilor Altman requested that Item 9a be brought down to the Regular Agenda. Moved by Councilor Shine that the consent agenda be approved with the exception of Item 9a. Motion seconded by Councilor Altman and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Yeager, Councilors Williams, Shine, Esther, Altman, Burns, and Beaty Nays: None Item 10a Bid was awarded to Casco Industries in the amount of $16,200.00, and to Workrite Uniform Company in the amount of $8,763.00 for the purchase of Nomex III uniforms for the Fire Department. Item 11 a-d Minutes of the following Boards & Commission meetings were received. a. Wichita Falls/Wichita County Public Health District, February 26, 1999 b. Helen Farabee Regional MHMR Centers Board of Trustees, March 25, 1999 c. Planning & Zoning Commission, April 14, 1999 d. Commission on Human Needs, April 19, 1999 Items 9a RESOLUTION NO. 50-99 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE LEASE FOR A COMMUNITY GARDEN WITH EASTSIDE GIRLS AND BOYS CLUB, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS DISCUSSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW Moved by Councilor Altman that Resolution No. 50-99 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Burns. Councilor Altman mentioned that he did not remember Council approving a lease renewal with Weed & Seed as stated in the commentary of the agenda book. Mrs. Dorcas Chasteen informed that a lease renewal had been executed through legal who informed her it did not need Council approval. Councilor Altman pointed out that according to the lease, a renewal would need Council approval, therefore that action would need to be ratified. Mrs. Chasteen stated that it would be taken care of. 451 Items 9a continued Motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Yeager, Councilors Williams, Shine, Esther, Altman, Burns, and Beaty Nays: None Item 14a(2) was taken out of sequence and considered at this time. Item 14a(2) A report was presented by the Stormwater Drainage Committee. Mayor reported that the Committee has come up with a project prioritization process for storm water problems. Mayor emphasized that if the City starts on a major storm water drainage program it would be advisable to go through the program in a very systematic order with an available dedicated funding source to help construct these different to control the storm water drainage. The Committee's recommendation is that Council direct Staff to propose a storm water drainage utility ordinance for Council to consider. It will take about 25-30 years to completely rehab and hopefully overcome all the storm drainage problems that we know exist in the City and we have to come up with some source of funding that can be left in place to address this over the long term. Councilor Shine commented on the tremendous amount of money that is spent in funding these projects and the only source the Committee sees is to look into a Storm Water Utility District. He urged that the public be completely informed about this. He mentioned the prioritization of projects and explained some of the variables involved in the prioritization. Mr. George Bonnett gave a detailed review of the project rating sheet and the intent of the device and reasoning behind it. He noted that this rating sheet is merely a tool for the Council to use and that it was a judgmental device. Mr. Bonnett also reported on the drainage problem in Faith Village and noted that it was one of the most expensive projects which is being currently carried at approximately $3.4 million. It is a major subdivision built in the floodway not in the flood plain, and we have approximately eight alternatives. However, the most cost effective is to buy a series of houses to re-establish the channel where it was before Faith Village was built and to construct in essence a blue/green area, an area that would be a major channel area. It is a very expensive project and a major disruption to that area. He added that we are pretty much on our own on floods now since the Federal Government is not funding any more local entities. After we complete the Plum Creek Project, we are on our own. Item 12a ORDINANCE NO. 36-99 ORDINANCE WAIVING SECTION 4220(I) OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE GOVERNING THE PLACEMENT OF A CARPORT IN THE FRONT SETBACK AT 3405 ARTHUR STREET; DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW Moved by Councilor Shine that Ordinance No. 36-99 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Beaty. Terry Green, 3405 Arthur, owner of the property in question spoke in favor of his request. Motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Yeager, Councilors Williams, Shine, Esther, Altman, Burns, and Beaty Nays: None 452 Item 12b ORDINANCE NO. 37-99 ORDINANCE REZONING 4.0 ACRES OUT OF THE O.H.P. DAVIS SURVEY, ABSTRACT 65, BEING THE UNPLATTED PORTION OF TAMARRON SUBDIVISION, WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, FROM SINGLE FAMILY-2 TO LIMITED OFFICE ZONING AND AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW Moved by Councilor Shine that Ordinance No. 37-99 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Burns. Tommy Hammond, Rt. 2, Box 86, Wichita Falls, spoke in favor of his request. Motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Yeager, Councilors Williams, Shine, Esther, Altman, Burns, and Beaty Nays: None Item 12c ORDINANCE NO. 38-99 ORDINANCE REZONING LOTS 1-A & 3-A, BLOCK 73, FAITH VILLAGE 3, ALSO KNOWN AS 4300 KEMP AND 4305 WOLFE STREET, FROM LIMITED COMMERCIAL TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL CONDITIONED ZONING; DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW Moved by Councilor Beaty that Ordinance No. 38-99 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Esther. Mr. Joe Johnson, Planning &Zoning Commission Chair explained their decision making procedure and the specifics on this recommendation. Thuy Uv, 4308 Kemp, expressed her opposition to this request and asked Council to deny it. She has five children, the oldest being 18 years, and does not want to live next door to a liquor store. Steve Paulson, 2809 Preece, stated that the majority of the neighbors do not want a liquor store in the neighborhood, and asked that Council deny this request. Victor Avenius, 2805 Fleming, spoke in opposition of this request and expressed several concerns. He asked Council to study this issue and not approve it. Vernell Nelson, 2818 Preece, expressed traffic concerns in the area if this is allowed and asked Council to deny the request. John Bindel, 904 Cedar, spoke in favor of the request and spoke very highly of the Kocks family and their other location on Seymour Highway across from Harrell Center. Jeff D. Turnbo, 4601 Sherry Lane, informed that this property is contingent on the Kocks' purchasing it and if this does not pass the property will remain undeveloped. He asked that Council approve the request. Victor Kocks, Rt. 3, Box 501, Wichita Falls, waiver applicant, spoke in favor of his request and addressed the concerns stated by the residents of the area. Motion carried by the following vote. 453 Item 12c Ayes: Mayor Yeager, Councilors Williams, Shine, Esther, Altman, Burns, and Beaty Nays: None Item 12d ORDINANCE NO. 39-99 ORDINANCE MAKING AN APPROPRIATION IN THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,702 FOR ADDITIONAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPLACEMENT OF THE CITY'S BUILDING INSPECTION AND CODE ENFORCEMENT COMPUTER SYSTEMS; DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW Moved by Councilor Beaty that Ordinance No. 39-99 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Williams and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Yeager, Councilors Williams, Shine, Esther, Altman, Burns, and Beaty Nays: None Item 13a RESOLUTION NO. 51-99 RESOLUTION AWARDING A PROPOSAL TO PRODUCTIVE DATA SYSTEMS, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $73,944.80 FOR COMPUTER SOFTWARE AND RELATED SERVICES FOR BUILDING INSPECTION AND CODE ENFORCEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE THE NECESSARY COMPUTER HARDWARE OFF THE STATE COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM; DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW Moved by Councilor Altman that Resolution No. 51-99 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Burns and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Yeager, Councilors Williams, Shine, Esther, Altman, Burns, and Beaty Nays: None Item 13b RESOLUTION NO. 52-99 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH CALBERT DEVELOPMENT COMPANY TO FACILITATE THE CONDITIONS FOR THE SALE OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW HOUSING AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF PROPERTY AT 817 AND 819 ROOSEVELT STREET; DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS DISCUSSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW Moved by Councilor Burns that Resolution No. 52-99 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Beaty and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Yeager, Councilors Williams, Shine, Esther, Altman, Burns, and Beaty 454 Item 13b continued Nays: None Item 14a Newly elected Councilors Williams and Esther were welcomed by each Council member. Both Councilors expressed appreciation for the opportunity to work for the City and look forward to a productive year. Councilor Beaty thanked Mr. Bonnett for responding very nicely to a constituent's concerns and for promptly delivering new yard waste containers to the north side. Mayor asked Council members to submit retreat topics to her. Retreat dates are June 14 and 15, 1999 at MPEC. Mayor requested that Item 14a(1) be presented at the end of the Council meeting. Item 14b City Manager welcomed the two new Council members. Mr. Ron Smith, Sanitation Supervisor, reported on the trash collection program, yard waste containers and on automated trash pickup. Mr. Robert Parker informed that Fifth Street at 144 is now open. Item 14c The City Council went into Executive Session at 12:55 p.m. as authorized by Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, and reconvened at 1:45 p.m. Item 14d(1) Mayor, with Council's concurrence, appointed Councilor Shine as Mayor Pro Tem. Item 14d(2) RESOLUTION NO. 53-99 RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE JOINT APPOINTMENT OF A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE NORTEX 911 COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT BOARD OF MANAGERS BY PARTICIPATING MUNICIPALITIES.; DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW Moved by Councilor Burns that Resolution No. 53-99 be passed appointing Mr. Don Kirkham to the Nortex 911 Communications District Board of Managers. Motion seconded by Councilor Beaty and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Yeager, Councilors Williams, Shine, Esther, Altman, Burns, and Beaty Nays: None 455 Item 14d(3) City Manager thanked Major Manuel Borrego for leading the Police Department during the interim period and for doing an outstanding job. City Manager presented Kenneth Coughlin for Council's confirmation as his choice for Chief of Police for the City of Wichita Falls. Moved by Mayor Yeager to confirm the City Manager's recommendation that Ken Coughlin be the next Police Chief of the City of Wichita Falls. Motion seconded by Councilor Williams and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Yeager, Councilors Williams, Shine, Esther, Altman, Burns, and Beaty Nays: None Chief of Police Ken Coughlin was administered the oath of office. City Manager gave Chief Coughlin's wife, Carolyn, the honor of pinning his badge. Item 14a(1) Mr. George Casper, MPEC Executive Director, presented the MPEC Comprehensive Report. A copy of this Report is attached herewith as Exhibit A and made a part of the minutes. The City Council adjourned at 2:34 p.m. PASSED AND APPROVED this day of Y/ 1999. KAT RYN A. Y GE MAYOR ATTEST: Lydia Torres City Clerk Multi-Purpose Events Center WICHITA FALLS WICHITA COUNTY Comprehensive Report Multi-Purpose Events Center Comprehensive Report 1995 to 1199 Table of Contents Summary .....................................................................................................3 EconomicImpact.........................................................................................4 MPEC Special Event Impact........................................................................7 Educational................................................................................................15 Cultural......................................................................................................15 CommunityPride.......................................................................................21 Convention & Visitors Bureau...................................................................21 MPECFuture.............................................................................................28 Exhibits Exhibit #1 (Hotel/Motel Tax Collection) ............................................4 Exhibit #2 (City Tax Collection)........................................................ 6 Exhibit #3 (Economic Impact of MPEC Events on Community)..................................................... 7 Exhibit #4 (J S Bridwell Revenues).................................................... 8 Exhibit#5 (Exhibit Hall Revenues).....................................................9 Exhibit #6 (J S Bridwell Financial History).....................................10 Exhibit #6A (MPEC Exhibit Hall Financial History) 11 Exhibit # 7 (JSBridwell Subsidy)....................................................12 Exhibit #8 (Exhibit Hall Subsidy)....................................................13 Exhibit #9 (Combined Subsidy-Both Facilities) ..............................14 Exhibit #10 (MPEC Attendance) ........................................................16 Exhibit #11 (Information JSBridwell)...............................................16 Exhibit #12 (Facility Usage Information MPEC ExhibitHall).................................................................17 Exhibit #13 (Survey of Event Centers)................................................18 Exhibit #14 (Events that have shown growth since MPEC Opening)......................................19 Exhibit #15 (Events Serviced).............................................................22 Exhibit #15A (Delegates).......................................................................22 Exhibit #15B (Room nights)...................................................................23 Exhibit #16 (Domestic Travel Spending in Wichita County).......................................................24 Exhibit #17 (Conventions at MPEC 1996-1999............................ 25-27 Exhibit #18 (Potential Coliseum Users)..............................................29 Exhibit #18A (Coliseum Budget) ............................................................30 2 Summary The Multi-Purpose Events Center has delivered what was promised to Wichita County voters. Voters were told that with the construction of MPEC, events held at the facilities would provide a positive economical, educational, cultural, and recreational influence on the community. The economic impact of MPEC events on the community has been substantial. In 1998, MPEC events by themselves provided over 15 million dollars of economic impact to our community. The Hotel / Motel Tax, the City Sales Tax and Domestic Travel Spending in Wichita County have all shown consistent increases since the opening of MPEC. MPEC has also provided a stimulus for existing business expansion and for new business development. MPEC events have enhanced education. Trade shows, seminars, conferences and conventions have opened up new vistas for many people in a broad range of professions. MPEC has provided an arena for the arts. Sculptures, paintings and other forms of visual art has been showcased. Phase III, the MPEC Coliseum, will further expand the cultural offerings for our community. MPEC has provided a recreational outlet for the community. Nearly 1.5 million people have attended MPEC events. Both new and existing events have grown as MPEC provides a comfortable setting for facility users, participants, and spectators. 3 ECONOMIC IMPACT The economic impact of MPEC on our community has been significant since the MPEC facilities opened in January of 1995. Voters of Wichita County were told with the addition of MPEC, the increased number of events and their participants would help the growth of the Hotel / Motel Tax collected in our city. In 1995, a total of $785,925 Hotel / Motel Tax dollars were collected. This past year in 1998, a total of $941,360 Hotel / Motel tax dollars were collected. This is a 16.6% increase when compared to 1995 or an overall dollar amount increase of$155,439. (See Exhibit 1) Hotel/Motel Tax Collection p $941,364 $950,000 1995 $785,925 1996 $794,480 © $863,585 1997 $863,585 $900,000 1998 $941,364 ■ $850,000 ■ $785,925 $800,000 ■1995 ■1996 01997 01998 $750,000 $700,000 Exhibit I 8 4 Stimulus for Business Voters of Wichita County were told that MPEC would provide a stimulus for expansion of existing busimess as well as the creation of new business. Since 1995, six new hotel properties have been built and a seventh is currently under construction. Three hundred ninety-six new hotel rooms have been added within the city since the opening of MPEC which is a 20% increase over the number of hotel rooms available for guests in 1995. In addition, a full service convention hotel property is currently undergoing a major renovation which will enable that property to better service MPEC customers. Sales Tax Growth According to the City of Wichita Falls sales tax figures which were prepared by the State of Texas, there has been a steady increase in sales tax dollars collected since the construction of the MPEC facilities in 1995. In 1995, the report indicates that $8,475,781.34 sales tax dollars were collected. In 1996, $9,045,349.95 sales tax dollars were collected or a 6.3% increase over 1995. Furthermore, in 1997, the total sales tax dollars collected were $9,861,885.76, or a 8.3% increase over 1996. In 1998, a 1% sales tax increase went into effect. If you disregard the 1% increase and compare years 1998 and 1997 apples to apples, there was a 3.8% increase from 1998 to 1997. In 1997, $9,861,885.75 sales tax dollars were collected while in 1998 $10,244,780.97 sales tax dollars were collected when ignoring the 1% increase. (See Exhibit 2) 5 City Tax Collection Year Amount $12,000,000 1995 $8,475,781 9 861 886 0 $10,244,781 1996 $9,045,350 $10,000,000 ■ . 0 1997 $9,861,886 ■ $8,475,781 1998 $10,244,781 $8,000,000 $6,000,000 $4,000,000 ■1995 ■1996 $2,000,000 01997 01998 $0 Exhibit 2 t 1 MPEC was sold to the voters of Wichita County that it would be an added selling point for our North Texas area in soliciting more business and industry. MPEC has been an obvious asset in selling Wichita Falls. Existing businesses as well as new businesses have utilized MPEC facilities. Blue Cross Blue Shield held its major job fair at the MPEC Exhibit Hall to staff its new claims operation center. Over 200 hundred new positions were filled during the fair. ABB Controls has held week long international sales meetings at MPEC. Sales representatives from all over the world attended. Stanley Tools manufacturing plant has held several training seminars at MPEC as well. Many more businesses have utilized MPEC facilities for seminars, meeting, conferences, etc., in which the latest technology in various industries has been showcased. 6 MPEC Special Event Impact The economic impact of MPEC special events has been tremendous since the facilities were built. In FY 94 - 95, MPEC special events had an economic impact of$5,125,464 on the Wichita Falls community. In FY 97 - 98, MPEC special events had an economic impact of$15,695,137, or a 67.4% increase from the first year of MPEC operations. Furthermore, in 1992, the total economic impact of all special events city wide was $15 million as calculated by the Convention and Visitors Bureau. In FY 97 - 98, special events held exclusively at MPEC had an economic impact of$15, 695,137.(See Exhibit 3) The total impact of special events in FY 97 - 98 on our community city wide when combined with MPEC events was 38 million. MPEC special events by themselves in FY 97 - 98 provided more economic impact to the community than all combined city wide special events in 1992. MPEC events represent nearly 50% of the total economic impact that our community receives annually. Economic Impact of MPEC Events on Community $16,000,000 $15,695,137 $14,000,000 ❑ $14,589,782 $12,000,000 ■ $10,781,953 $10,000,000 094-95 $8,000,000 095-96 ■ $5,125,464 096-97 $6,000,000 097-98 $4,000,000 $2,000,000 $0 Exhibit 3 14 Economic Impact of MPEC Events on Community Financial History The voters of Wichita County were told that rental income from MPEC facility usage would produce a steady source of revenue for MPEC. Revenues at both the J. S. Bridwell Ag Center and the Exhibit Hall have grown steadily each operating year. The J. S. Bridwell Ag Center had revenues of $125,000 in FY 94 - 95 (9 months of operation). Revenues for the J. S. Bridwell Ag Center for FY 97 - 98 were $287,108 or an increase of 56.5% over FY 94 - 95. (See Exhibit 4) 7 J S Bridwell Revenues p $287,108 $300,000 ❑ $250,875 ® $206,000 $250,000 $200,000 ■ $125,000 $150,000 $100,000 ■94-95 0 95-96 $50,000 ❑96-97 $0 Exhibit 4 16 8 Exhibit Hall Revenues The MPEC Exhibit Hall had revenues of$203,600 in FY 95 - 96 (7 months of operation) and had revenues of $548,000 in FY 97 - 98 or a 63% increase over the first year of operation. (See Exhibit 5) Exhibit Hall Revenues o $648,000 $600,000 ❑ $445,573 $500,000 _ $400,000 ■ $203,600 $300,000 ■95-96 $200,000 096-97 $100,000 097-98 $0 Exhibit 5 is 9 Both Facilities Both facilities have shown steady improvement with increased annual revenues. Projections indicate that these revenue trends will continue in future years. For a comprehensive year to year report of the revenue and expense history of the J. S. Bridwell Ag Center and the MPEC Exhibit Hall see (Exhibits 6 and 6A). J S Bridwell Financial History p $287,108 $500,000 p $250,875 ® $473,840 $450,000 ■ $206,000 p $463,870 $400,000 ■ $125,00 p $433,733 $350,000 ■ $355,540 $300,000 111�-■94-95 $250,000 ■95-96 $200,000 096-97 $150,000 97-98 $100,000 $50,000 $0 Revenues Expenses Exhibit 6 20 10 MPEC Exhibit Hall Financial History 0 p 48,000 G] $683,838 45,573 0 $527,511 $ $670000,,000000 � -T- ■ 03,60 ® $320,003 $500,000 ■ $0 $400,000 ■94-95 ■95-96 $300,000 p 96_97 $200,000 0 97-98 $100,000 $0 Revenues Expenses Exhibit 6 A 21 Revenue/Expense Relationship You will see that revenues have increased at both facilities while expenses have decreased and or have paralleled the revenue growth with the exception of FY 97 - 98 in the MPEC Exhibit Hall. During FY 97 - 98, the increase in the MPEC Exhibit Hall expenses was due to two primary reasons. Due to record high temperatures this past summer in Wichita Falls, the electrical bill was $35,000 higher than the prior year. Also, a major capital outlay project (RV electrical upgrade) was completed out of operating monies during the year. Hotel/Motel Tau Subsidy One of the annual goals of the MPEC Board of Directors has been to reduce and become less reliant upon the amount of the Hotel/Motel Tax subsidy for the MPEC operation. The Hotel/Motel Tax subsidy for the I S. Bridwell Ag Center has been reduced from $268,840 in FY 95 - 96 to $146,665 in FY 97 - 98 or a $122,175 net savings, which equates to a 45.5% reduction in subsidy. (See Exhibit 7) J S Bridwell Subsidy °300000 C$23 $268840 250000 200000 ■Fiscal Year 150000 .94-95 100000 ❑95-96 0 96-97 50000 ❑97-98 0 Exhibit 7 24 12 MPEC Exhibit Hall Subsidy The MPEC Exhibit Hall had an increase Hotel/Motel Tax subsidy from FY 96-97 to FY 97-98. This subsidy increased from $81,938 in FY 96-97 to $135,838 in FY 97-98. This increase in subsidy was due to the increased electrical charges and capital outlay project as mentioned previously. (See Exhibit 8) Exhibit Hall Subsidy a $140,000 p $135,838 $120,000 ® $81,938 $100,000 N $116,403 $80,000 $60,000 ■95-96 ■96-97 $40,000 0 97-98 $20,000 $0 Exhibit 8 26 13 Combined Subsidy-Both Facilities Overall, for the combined MPEC operation for both facilities, the Hotel/Motel Tax subsidy has decreased each year of operation. In FY 95 - 96, the combined subsidy was $385,243 as compared to a combined subsidy of $282,503 in FY 97 - 98 or a 26.7 % reduction of Hotel / Motel Tax subsidy. Combined, the MPEC facilities recovered 75% of their operating expenses in FY 97 - 98. This is very impressive in only two years of combined operation of the facilities, as the national industry average of recovering operating expenses in public facilities is 60%. MPEC is projected to recover between 80% and 85% of combined operating expenses within the next two years. (See Exhibit 9) Combined Subsidy - Both F ac ilitie s (19 mos. of combined $400,000 W $230,540 m94-95 operation/7 mos Exhibit Hall) $360,000 m $385,243 095-96 $300,000 0 $294,933 096-97 4 (9 mos of operation/Ag Ctr $250,000 0 $282,503 O 97-98 O n ly) . $230,000 =98-99 $200,000 (24 mos. of operation) $160,000 $100,000 (24 mos. of operation) $50,000 98-99 Projection $o Amount Exhibit 9 28 14 Educational Wichita County voters were told the addition of the MPEC facilities would provide a venue where education would be promoted and enhanced. Many agricultural events, both on a local level and on a national level have been held at MPEC. Events have included the Wichita County Junior Livestock Show, the Jaycees Junior District Beef Show, the Texas / Oklahoma Club Calf Show, the National Junior Shorthorn Show, the National Junior Santa Gertrudis Show, the National Junior Beefmaster Breeders Show, the National Junior Gelbvieh Show, and the National Junior Brangus Show. Each and everyone of these shows has provided our youth with much needed information about the changes and advances within the agricultural industry to better prepare them for the future. In other educational fields, trade shows and seminars have opened up new vistas for electricians, computer programmers, accountants, nurses, doctors, engineers, architects and home builders to name a few. MPEC has definitely provided a productive setting in which education has been showcased. With the opening of MPEC, the Wichita County Extension County Agents have enlarged and broadened their programs and their outreach. They are currently hosting an average of fifty educational seminars in the MPEC facilities on an annual basis. Cultural The MPEC Exhibit Hall has provided an arena for display of sculpture, paintings, and other forms of visual art. The Arts Alive Home and Garden Festival has developed into an outstanding showcase over the last two years. The interest for this show and specifically the arts has been excellent. Numerous paintings, sculptures, and decorative art are on display during this event. The Christmas Magic Show held each November also provides the citizens of Wichita Falls some cultural enhancement. In addition, several arts and crafts shows as well as collectors shows such as the Red River Coin Show, the Texoma Model A Swap Meet, Baseball Card Collectors Shows, and Beanie Baby Collectors Shows provide culture. Phase III, the MPEC Coliseum will provide many cultural offerings such as 15 Recreation With the addition of the MPEC facilities, Wichita County voters were told more events would be held and larger crowds would attend the events. Nearly 1.5 million people have attended MPEC events since the facilities opened in 1995. (See Exhibit 10) M PEC Attendance p 800,000 180,000 380,000 540,000 4-95 :95- 8 500,000 M 145,000 M 365,000 10,000 p98-97 Q97-98 400,000 a 120,000 000 300,000M 70,000 0,000 330,000 111111111 200,000 100,000 0 J S ExhlbIt Total B rid w e 11 H all Exhibit 10 37 Facility Usage Facility usage has increased dramatically at both the J. S. Bridwell Ag Center and the MPEC Exhibit Hall. In FY 94 - 95, the J. S. Bridwell Ag Center hosted 40 events that had a combined total of 90 event days. In 97 - 98, the J. S. Bridwell Ag Center hosted 63 events that accounted for 138 event days. In summary, 23 events and 48 events days have been added since FY 94 -95. (See Exhibit 11) Facility Usage Information J S Bridwell 0 140 0 63 p 138 1 20 p 60 p 136 100 ® 55 ® 125 80 40 90 60 �94-95 40 M95-96 20 m96-97 0 Events Event Days Exhibit 11 34 Demand for usage continues to be high at the J. S. Bridwell Ag Center as positive word of mouth has helped MPEC secure both local and national shows. 16 Exhibit Hall Increases The MPEC Exhibit Hall has also shown dramatic increases in events and event days. In the first year of operation, which was FY 95 - 96, 255 events were held that had a combined 450 event days. In FY 96 - 97, the MPEC Exhibit Hall hosted 552 events that had a cumulative total of 774 event days. (See Exhibit 12) Collectively, the J. S. Bridwell Ag Center and the MPEC Exhibit Hall have averaged between the two facilities over 650 events and over 900 event days in each of the past two years. Facility Usage Information MPEC Exhibit Hall 800 ❑ 552 G] 774 700 0 527 0738 600 5 ■ 450 500 400 E 95-96 300 096-97 200 ❑97-98 100 0 Events Event Days Exhibit 12 37 17 Survey A recent survey was completed by Economic Research Associates where the number of events and event days among five Texas mid-sized public facilities were compared. The Bell County Expo Center in Belton, the Ector County Coliseum in Odessa, the Taylor County Expo Center in Abilene, the Tri-State Fairgrounds in Amarillo, and MPEC all took part in the survey. MPEC far out distanced all other facilities that were surveyed in both number of events and event days. (See Exhibit 13). On a national level, MPEC is well above the national averages for both the number of events and event days. For a facility comparable to the J. S. Bridwell Ag Center,the national average number of events is between 50 and 55 events per year,while the national average for a facility comparable to the MPEC Exhibit Hall is between 400 - 450 events per year. Survey of Event Centers ❑ 1000 335 ❑ 690 80010 489 ■ 489 600 ■ 250 ■Belton ■Odessa 400 ❑ 205 ❑Abilene 200 ❑ 210 ❑Amarillo 0 ❑Wichita Falls No. of Events Event Days Exhibit 13 39 Event Growth Many existing events have shown growth since moving to MPEC from the Activity Center and the 4-H Barn. Many new events have also shown growth since they first started at the MPEC facilities. (See Exhibit 14). All in all, MPEC has provided an environment where both shows and crowds have grown in a comfortable setting. 18 Events that have shown growth since MPEC Opening Exhibit I l all J S Bridw ell A g Martin Luther King Breakfast Center United Regional Health Care System's 55 Advantage Luncheons Monster Truck/Arena Motorcross Show Church of the Living Water PBR Bull Riding Champion Productions Faith City Kennel Club Dog Show World of Wheels Red River Cutting Horse Arts Alive Home& Garden Show Wichita West Bull Riding KLUR Baby Fair Cattle Barons Ball Red River Coin & Stamp Show Professional Wrestling Continued on next slide Exhibit 14 41 Event Growth E;xhlblt Hall .1 S B rid NN e 11 A g Answers in Genesis Center Junior League Christmas Magic BCI Business Expo Shrine Circus Texas/Oklahoma Fair Circus Gatti SAFB Leadership Symposium Horse Expo SAFB Medical Readiness TABHSA Horse Show Symposium United States Team Penning Wichita West Arts&Crafts Sprint Car Racing Wichita Falls Arts&Crafts Junior Shorthorn Association Festival Santa Gertrudis Association Nazarene Children's Festival Brangus Association Good Sams RV Rally Wichita Falls Team Penning Continued on next slide Exhibit 14 42 19 Event Growth Exhibit 14-all J S Brio ell ,.gig Holiday Ramblers RV Rally center Wally Byam RV Rally NBHA Barrel Race Hunting,Fishing and Sports Expo Beefmasters Breeders Association North Texas Oil& Gas Annual American Gclbveh Jr.Association Meeting KFDX's Kidsfest& W omen's Expo First United Church Annual Conference Exhibit 14 43 Event Growth Exhibit Hall WICHITA FALLS ABB Controls International Sales - Meeting Custom Harvesters National Convention Ag Science Teachers Convention WLCHITA COUNTY Exhibit 14 44 20 Community Pride With the addition of the MPEC facilities, community pride has been enhanced. Facility users, participants, and spectators are proud of the facilities. MPEC has been the beneficiary of numerous positive comments and remarks. These comments have come from locals, from people in our region, and from people across the United States and Canada. Many of the people who visit our facilities are pleasantly surprised with how nice they are and often comment that they would expect the type of facilities that MPEC has to be only available in a large metropolitan area. MPEC definitely has the top facilities of any mid- sized city within the states of Texas and Oklahoma. We receive many calls during the year from different city governments wanting to try to emulate the MPEC organization and facilities. Convention & Visitors Bureau Since the construction of MPEC, the Wichita Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau's goals and objectives have dramatically changed. Prior to MPEC, the Convention and Visitors Bureau's role was geared to providing positive public relations and special event servicing. With the addition of MPEC, the Convention and Visitors Bureau has now become an event sales and event servicing operation. New special events and convention business is being aggressively pursued as new sales positions have replaced old existing servicing positions. An Austin based sales representative has been hired to represent Wichita Falls to solicit state associate convention business. The number of events, delegates and room nights that the Convention and Visitors Bureau has sold and serviced has shown steady increases. For example, in FY 96 - 97, the Convention and Visitors Bureau serviced 88 events that had an combined delegation count of 210,161 people that utilized 21, 913 hotel / motel room nights in our city. In FY 97 - 98, the Convention and Visitors Bureau serviced 102 events which had a combined delegation total of 216,762 that utilized 23,603 hotel / motel room nights in our city. (See Exhibits 15, 15A,15B) 21 Events Serviced ® 105 ■ 102 100 95 88 ■96-97 90 ■97-98 85 80 Events Serviced Exhibit 15 48 Delegates 217,000 216,000 215,000 214,000 213,000 212,000 96-97 211,000 0210,161 0 97-98 210,000 209,000 208,000 207,000 206,000 Deleg ates Exhibit 15A 49 22 Room nights 24,000 ■ 23,603 23,500 23,000 111, 22,500 ■96-97 021,913 ■97-98 1111, 22,000 21,500 21,000 Exhibit IS$ SO Dallas Cowboy Camp The Convention and Visitors Bureau also played an instrumental role with the Dallas Cowboys Training Camp. Many long hours were put in by the Convention and Visitors Bureau in order to pull off this monumental task. They played a vital role in developing the media campaign, organizing the special functions and servicing the needs of the fans who visited the camp. The results of the Convention and Visitors Bureau's efforts are obvious. As mentioned earlier, the Hotel / Motel Tax collection is on the rise, as are the amount of tourism dollars spent in Wichita County. According to the Texas Department of Commerce Tourism Division, domestic travel spending in Wichita County increased from 71.91 million in 1995 to 78.47 million in 1996, or a 9.1%increase. In 1997,the total travel spending in Wichita County grew to 81.8 million or an increase of 4.2% over 1996. There is a direct correlation of the MPEC facilities coming on line and the increase in travel spending, as there had been no significant increases in travel spending in Wichita County for five years prior to the opening of MPEC. (See Exhibit 16) 23 Domestic Travel Spending in Wichita County ■ Spending in Million Dollars Percentage Increase ❑ 81.8 $85 ■ 78.a7 $80 ® +9.1% ■ 71.91 $75 +4.2% $70 ■1995 ■1996 $65 1997 Exhibit 16 52 24 New Facilities The new MPEC facilities have enabled the Convention and Visitors Bureau to attract larger convention delegations. Without the MPEC facilities, the Convention and Visitors Bureau was restricted on the size of the convention delegation that they could attract due to the lack meeting and exhibit space. Many larger conventions have visited Wichita Falls since MPEC opened. The Texas Ag Science Teachers, the Custom Harvesters National Convention, the Catholic Daughters Convention, the Good Sams RV Rally, The United States Association Team Penning Finals, the Missionary Baptists Convention, the Hispanic Baptist Convention, the Kiwanis International Texas/ Oklahoma District Convention, the National Junior Shorthorn Association Show, the Santa Gretrudis National Junior Association Show, and the Catholic Daughters Annual Convention are just a few groups that have visited our city since the MPEC facilities were constructed. There has been an average of 10 conventions per year held at MPEC facilities each of the last three years which includes current year 1999. (See Exhibit 17) Conventions at MPEC 1996-1999 Exhibit 17 1996 Date Convention Delegates March 14-20 Grand Lodge IOOF & Rebekahs 600 June 19-22 Tx Int'l Jr. Brangus Show 125 June 23-29 National Jr. Shorthorn Show 1,000 October 22-27 Samboree Motor Coach Rally 1,600 25 Conventions at MPEC 1996-1999 Exhibit 17 1997 Date Convention Delegates January 9-11 43rd Texas Young Farmers Convention 300 March 10-14 West Texas County Judges & Commissioners State Convention 400 June 2-7 Assembly of God District Meeting 1,700 June 9-15 Church of the Living God 200 June 17-22 Justices of the Peace& Constables Assn. of Texas Convention 500 June 22-29 Santa Gertrudis Nat'l Jr. Heifer Show 400 July 7-13 National Jr. Gelbvieh Assn. 350 July 14-19 Jr. Beefmaster Breeders Assn. Nat'l Convention 450 September 25-28 Winnebago Itasca Travelers Rally 200 October 16-18 Methodist Clergy Conference 250 October 20-26 Holiday Rambler's RV Rally 300 26 Conventions at MPEC 1996-1999 Exhibit 17 1998 Date Convention Delegates March 4-8 U S Custom Harvesters 840 April 7-12 Samboree Motor Coach Rally 1,400 April 23-26 Catholic Daughters 800 June 14-17 State Firemen&Fire Marshals Conv. 700 July 27-31 Ag Science Teachers Assn of Texas 1,500 October 16-18 Tx State Federation of Square& Round Dancers 300 October 18-22 Missionary Baptist General Convention 1,000 October 22-24 Methodist Clergy Conference 125 1999 Date Convention Delegates March 22-28 Wally Byam Caravan Club 1,000 April 22-25 Rotary International District Meeting 300 April 30-May 2 American Legion 1 st Division 200 June 6-9 Methodist Conference 1,000 June 14-19 National Jr. Maine Anjou Cattle Show 400 June 27-30 Hispanic Baptist Convention of Texas 1,000 July 18-20 Tx Assoc for Health, PE, Recreation& Dance 500 August 4-8 Kiwanis Int'l Tx-Ok District Convention 1,300 September 7-11 Holiday Ramblers 1,200 October 14-16 Methodist Clergy Conference 250 October 18-24 Samboree Motor Coach Rally 1,600 27 CVB Future The future looks promising for the Convention and Visitors Bureau. With the addition of Phase III, (the MPEC Coliseum) the Convention and Visitors Bureau will be able to solicit larger conventions that would be able to utilize the MPEC facilities in combination. The addition of the MPEC Coliseum would also serve as a new marketing tool that would allow the Convention and Visitors Bureau to expand its base of customers that in turn would create a positive economic effect on our entire community. MPEC Future MPEC's future is promising. An excellent base of repeat clients has been established. New potential clients are being cultivated on a daily basis with aggressive sales, advertising and promotional campaigns. It is MPEC's goal to continue to provide a high level of service and commitment to existing customers while pursuing new event development. Multiple day events which utilize large numbers of hotel room nights are being targeted. Phase III, the MPEC Coliseum, will provide MPEC with added opportunity for events that we currently are missing out on. Flexibility, versatility, seating capacity and additional square footage will be key assets of the coliseum. Many tenants have shown interest. The Western Professional Hockey League, the Bud Light Bull Riding Series, the PBR Bull Riding Series, top name musical entertainment, the Texas / Oklahoma Fair, national truck shows, national cattle associations, large convention delegations, religious delegations, national motor sport and arena cross events, professional rodeo, the Sunshine International RV Rally, touring ice shows and professional wrestling have all shown interest in booking the coliseum. For a listing of potential coliseum events and a projected coliseum budget, see Exhibits 18 & 18A. The addition of the coliseum will ensure the continued growth of MPEC. It will add a missing piece to the MPEC plan which will allow MPEC to offer the citizens of Wichita Falls the entire realm of event and entertainment opportunities. 28 Potential Coliseum Users Exhibit 18 Special Events Conventions, Conferences Western Professional Hockey League Assemblies of God Convention PBR Bull Riding American Legion Convention Bud Cup Bull Riding Ag Science Teachers of Texas Professional Rodeo DECA Convention of Texas Concerts(Country Western, Rock, Pop) Texas Order/Eastern Star Convention Professional Wrestling Kindergarten Teachers of Texas Harlem Globetrotters Knights of Columbus Convention Texas/ Oklahoma Fair Texas Middle School Convention United States Team Penning Finals Science Teachers of Texas Convention Paul Crumpler Cutting Show Texas Chefs Association Convention Pro Basketball Exhibition Games Texas Counseling Convention Ice Shows (Disney/Ice Capades) Texas Education Agency Convention Zee Corporation Family Shows Texas Farm Bureau Convention American Family Theater Texas Safety Association Convention Motorcycle Ice Racing Texas Food Service School Convention Demolition Derby Texas Shrine Association Convention Professional Boxing Texas Society of Architects Convention Professional Arm Wrestling Vocational Home Economics Conv. National Touring Exhibit (Government) United Methodist Conference Professional Gymnastic Tour Texas Association of Magicians Boy Scouts of America Jamboree Vocational Industrial Club Tractor Pull Assoc. of Health, Recreation, &Dance Professional Basketball (International League) State Fed. of Sq. and Round Dancers Calamity Jane New Year Party State Firemen/Fire Marshals Conv. 4 X 4 Truck Show Texas Police Athletic Federation American Angus Jr. Show Texas Society of CPA's American Hereford Jr. Show Texas Pest Control Association State 4 -Horse Show HAM Communications Association American Simmental Jr. Show Texas Laundry/Dry Cleaning Assoc. 29 MPEC Coliseum Exhibit 18 A PROJECTED Expense and Revenue Budget AMOUNT ACCOUNT ACCOUNT NAME BUDGETED 60010 SALARIES, SUPERVISION 30,000 60130 SALARIES, OPERATIONAL 40,685 60180 SALARIES, OTHER 85,444 60190 OVERTIME 10,000 60300 FICA CONTRIBUTIONS 12,000 60310 RETIREMENT CONTRIBUTIONS 6,950 60330 HEALTH INS. CONTRIBUTIONS 5,250 CLASS TOTAL 190,329 70030 MINOR TOOLS /EQUIPMENT 3,000 70060 OFFICE SUPPLIES 2,500 70100 JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 7,000 70160 CONCESSION/SUPPLIES FOOD 50,000 70170 CONCESSION SUPPLIES/ALCOHOL 25,000 70210 CLOTHING/UNIFORMS 300 70900 OTHER, SUPPLIES 4,000 CLASS TOTAL 91,800 71030 MAINT. MACH./TOOLS/EQUIP 5,000 71130 MAINT. HEATING/COOLING 5,000 71140 MAINT. OTHER EQUIPMENT 5,000 71385 MAINT. BUILDINGS 10,000 CLASS TOTAL 25,000 72010 TELEPHONE 3,000 72020 ELECTRICITY 150,000 72040 GAS 10,000 72050 WATER/ SEWER/ SANITATION 8,000 72150 AUDIT SERVICE 4,000 72170 PROFESSIONAL FEES 4,000 72190 MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS 500 CLASS TOTAL 179,500 30 73050 INSURANCE EXPENSE 6,000 CLASS TOTAL 6,000 77490 OTHER MACHINE/EQUIPMENT 2,500 CLASS TOTAL 2,500 GRAND TOTAL, EXPENSES 495,129 MPEC COLISEUM REVENUE AMOUNT ACCOUNT ACCOUNT PROJECTION BUDGETED 56460 CONCESSIONS-FOOD 120,000 56470 CONCESSION BEER& WINE 70,000 56510 RENT, COLISEUM 90,000 56562 RENT, SIGNAGE/SOFT DRINK CONTRACT 30,000 BUILDING IMPROVEMENT FUND 60,000 NOVELTY SALES 25,000 GRAND TOTAL, REVENUES 395,000 31 NOTICE OF MEETING Regular Meeting Of The Mayor And City Council Of The City Of Wichita Falls, Texas To Be Held In The City Council Chambers Of The Memorial Auditorium On Tuesday, May 4, 1999 Beginning At 8.30 a.m. City Council: Mayor Kay Yeager - Councilors Angus Thompson, Bud Beaty, William Altman, Don Johnston, Johnny Burns and Dan Shine 1. Call to Order. 2. Invocation: Mr. Thurman Murphy First Free Will Baptist Church 3. Ordinance Canvassing The Returns Of The Municipal General/Special Election Held In The City Of Wichita Falls, Texas On May 1 , 1999. (City Council Bill #92) 4. Recess For Gathering Honoring Departing And Newly Elected City Councilors. 5. Reconvene Regular City Council Meeting. 6. Presentations: Employee Of The Month 7. Comments From The Public To Members Of The City Council On Items Which Are Not On The City Council Agenda. (The Regular Agenda will begin upon completion of public comments, or no later than 9:00 a.m. Individuals who prior to this Council meeting signed up to speak, but could not be heard before 9:00 a.m. due to time constraints, may speak at the conclusion of the meeting.) 8. Approval of Minutes CONSENT AGENDA City Council Agenda Tuesday, May 4, 1999 Page 2 9. Resolutions: a. Resolution Approving The Lease For A Community Garden With The Eastside Girls And Boys Club And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Agreement. (City Council Bill #93) 10. Award of Bids: a. Award Of Bid For The Estimated Annual Purchase Of Nomex III Uniforms For The Fire Department To Casco Industries In The Amount Of $16,200.00, And To Workrite Uniform Company In The Amount Of $8,763.00. 11 . Receive Minutes: a. Wichita Falls/Wichita County Public Health District - February 26, 1999 b. Helen Farabee Regional MHMR Board of Trustees - March 25, 1999 c. Planning & Zoning Commission - April 14, 1999 d. Commission on Human Needs - April 19, 1999 REGULAR AGENDA 12. Ordinances: a. Ordinance Waiving Section 4220(I) Of The Zoning Ordinance Governing The Placement Of A Carport Within The Front Setback Area At 3405 Arthur Street. (City Council Bill #94) b. Ordinance Rezoning 4.0 Acres Out Of The Unplatted Portion Of Tamarron Subdivision From Single Family-2 To Limited Office Zoning And Amending The Comprehensive Plan. (City Council Bill #95) c. Ordinance Rezoning 4300 Kemp And 4305 Wolfe Street, From Limited Commercial To General Commercial Conditioned District. (City Council Bill #96) City Council Agenda Tuesday, May 4, 1999 Page 3 12. Ordinances (cont'd): d. Ordinance Making An Appropriation In The General Fund In The Amount Of $25,702 For Additional Costs Associated With The Replacement Of The City's Building Inspection And Code Enforcement Computer Systems. (City Council Bill #97) 13. Resolutions: a. Resolution Awarding A Proposal To Productive Data Systems, Inc., In The Amount Of $73,944.80 For Computer Software And Related Services For Building Inspection And Code Enforcement And Authorizing The City Manager To Purchase The Necessary Computer Hardware Off The State Cooperative Purchasing Program. (City Council Bill #98) b. Resolution Authorizing An Agreement With Calbert Development Company To Facilitate The Conditions For The Sale Of City-Owned Property For The Construction Of New Housing And To Authorize The Sale Of Property At 817 And 819 Roosevelt Street. (City Council Bill #99) 14. Other Council Matters: a. Discussion Of Items Of Concern To Members Of The City Council. (1) Presentation: MPEC Comprehensive Report (2) Report From Stormwater Drainage Committee b. Staff/Council discussion. c. Executive Session: (1) Consider Qualifications Of Possible Appointees To Position of Mayor Pro Tern and Nortex 911 Communications District Board Of Managers As Authorized By Section 551.074 Of The Texas Government Code. (2) Consider Qualifications Of City Manager Appointment Of Candidate To The Position Of Chief Of Police As Authorized By Section 551.074 Of The Texas Government Code. 14. Other Council Matters (cont'd): d. Appointments City Council Agenda Tuesday, May 4, 1999 Page 4 (1) Appointment of Mayor Pro Tern (2) Resolution Concerning The Joint Appointment Of A Representative To The Nortex 911 Communications District Board Of Managers By Participating Municipalities. (City Council Bill #100) (3) Confirmation Of City Manager Appointment To The Position Of Chief Of Police. 15. Adjourn. Wheelchair or handicapped accessibility to the meeting is possible by using the handicapped parking spaces, ramp and elevator located off the east parking lot on Sixth Street entrance. 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. CERTIFICATION I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board at Memorial Auditorium, Wichita Falls, Texas on the day of , 19 at o'clock (a.m.)(p.m.). City Clerk