City of Midland City Council met Nov. 12.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
A quorum of the City Council intends to be physically present at the aforementioned location. The City Council may discuss, consider, and take action on any item listed on this agenda.
OPENING ITEMS
1. Invocation – Pastor Pat Bryant, Travis Baptist Church.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
PRESENTATIONS
3. Presentation of special events, organizations, individuals, periods of time, or reports, including, but not limited to:
3a. Presentation by Planning & Development Officer Elizabeth Triggs on Code Enforcement Initiatives to address nuisances and enhance community health and safety.
3b. Presentation by Budget Manager Alyssa Coppens regarding Inflation and the Midland Factor.
CONSENT AGENDA
4. MOTION APPROVING THE FOLLOWING MINUTES:
4a. REGULAR SESSION OF OCTOBER 22, 2024
4b. SPECIAL SESSION OF NOVEMBER 4, 2024
5. 2024174 – RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN OFFICIAL FUNDING PLAN FOR THE MIDLAND FIREMEN'S RELIEF AND RETIREMENT FUND (DISTRICT: NONE) (FINANCE) (SET THE STANDARD FOR A SAFE AND SECURE CITY)
6. 1252024 – MOTION CREATING A PROJECT ACCOUNT INTO WHICH REIMBURSEMENTS FROM OUTSIDE ENTITIES FOR PURPOSES RELATED TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE DEPOSITED; REQUIRING THE FUNDS IN SAID PROJECT ACCOUNT TO BE USED FOR GRANT MATCHING PURPOSES; AND ALLOCATING THE SUM OF $400,000.00 FROM THE 2025 OPERATING BUDGET OF THE GENERAL FUND TO SAID PROJECT ACCOUNT (DISTRICT: ALL) (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) (PROVIDE SOUND GOVERNANCE & FISCAL MANAGEMENT)
7. 2024175 – RESOLUTION CASTING THE CITY OF MIDLAND’S VOTES FOR DIRECTORS OF THE MIDLAND CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT FOR JOHN SCHARBAUER; AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OR THE CITY MANAGER’S DESIGNEE TO FILE THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTS (DISTRICT: NONE) (FINANCE) (PROVIDE SOUND GOVERNANCE & FISCAL MANAGEMENT)
8. 2024176 – RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE ALLEYWAY MICHIGAN TO ILLINOIS UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT TO ENTRENCH INC FOR AN AMOUNT OF $647,977.00; APPROVING $129,595.40 FOR CONTINGENCIES; AND TRANSFERRING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS (DISTRICT 3) (GENERAL SERVICES) (STRENGTHEN AND SUSTAIN OUR INFRASTRUCTURE)
9. 2024177 – RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A TURF AERATOR 687, A PROPASS 200 WIRELESS TOP DRESSER, A REELMASTER FAIRWAY MOWER, A GREENSMASTER TRIFLEX GREENS MOWER, AND ASSOCIATED ACCESSORIES FROM TURF PRODUCTS, LP, THROUGH BUYBOARD AT A TOTAL COST OF $190,645.20 (DISTRICT: NONE) (GENERAL SERVICES) (PROVIDE SOUND GOVERNANCE & FISCAL MANAGEMENT)
10. 2024178 – RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) AMBULANCES FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FROM CHASTANG ENTERPRISES, INC., THROUGH THE HOUSTONGALVESTON AREA COUNCIL FOR A TOTAL COST OF $168,046.00 (DISTRICT: NONE) (GENERAL SERVICES) (PROVIDE SOUND GOVERNANCE & FISCAL MANAGEMENT)
11. 2024179 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF A LEDWELL WT4000 WATER TRUCK AND TANK FROM KIRBYSMITH MACHINERY, INC., THROUGH BUYBOARD FOR A TOTAL COST OF $227,419.55 (DISTRICT: NONE) (GENERAL SERVICES) (PROVIDE SOUND GOVERNANCE & FISCAL MANAGEMENT)
12. 2024180 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THAT CERTAIN CITY OF MIDLAND SERVICE CONTRACT #17002610 RELATING TO CONCESSION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR EVENTS HELD AT ASTOUND BROADBAND STADIUM (DISTRICT 4) (GENERAL SERVICES) (PROVIDE SOUND GOVERNANCE & FISCAL MANAGEMENT)
13. 2024181 – RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH FIELDTURF USA, INC., THROUGH THE EQUALIS GROUP PURCHASING PROGRAM, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PHASE 1 OF THE BEAL PARK RENOVATION PROJECT FOR A TOTAL COST OF $15,410,517.00; APPROVING $1,850,000.00 FOR PROJECT RELATED EXPENSES; AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR SAID PROJECT (DISTRICT: ALL) (GENERAL SERVICES) (PROVIDE SOUND GOVERNANCE & FISCAL MANAGEMENT)
14. 1262024 – MOTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT NO. 12 TO THAT CERTAIN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT DATED MARCH 23, 2021, BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS, AND PARKHILL, SMITH & COOPER, INC., DBA PARKHILL; SAID AMENDMENT PROVIDING FOR (I) AN INCREASE IN THE SCOPE THE TERMINAL MODERNIZATION AND CHECKPOINT RELOCATION PROJECT (900276) AND THE APPROPRIATION OF $276,125.00 TO SAID PROJECT, AND (II) AN INCREASE IN THE SCOPE OF THE AIRFIELD SNOW REMOVAL VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT ACQUISITION PROJECT (700351) AND THE APPROPRIATION OF $65,000.00 TO SAID PROJECT (DISTRICT 4) (AIRPORTS) (TRANSPARENT & CONSISTENT COMMUNICATION)
15. 1272024 – MOTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THAT CERTAIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE MIDLAND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND STARFIGHTERS SPACE TEXAS, INC. (DISTRICT 4) (CITY MANAGER) (STRONG ECONOMY WITH MORE QUALITY JOBS)
16. 2024182 – RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS TO COG OPERATING, LLC (“OPERATOR”) TO DRILL 11 OIL AND GAS WELLS LOCATED IN SECTION 11, BLOCK X, H.P. HILLIARD SURVEY, CITY OF MIDLAND, MIDLAND COUNTY, TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED BETWEEN 1,365 FEET AND 2,045 FEET WEST OF NORTH A STREET AND BETWEEN 1,057 FEET AND 1,097 FEET NORTH OF PASSAGE WAY EXTENSION); AND WAIVING THE REQUIREMENT OF A ROAD REPAIR AGREEMENT (DISTRICT 1) (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) (SET THE STANDARD FOR A SAFE AND SECURE CITY)
17. 2024183 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CONTRACTS WITH CASA DE AMIGOS OF MIDLAND, TEXAS, INCORPORATED, THE SALVATION ARMY OF MIDLAND, THE MIDLAND COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT, SENIOR LIFE MIDLAND, INC., MISSION HEALTH CARE, INC., CHURCH ON WHEELS, INC., WEST TEXAS FOOD BANK, AND MIDLAND HABITAT FOR HUMANITY; AUTHORIZING THE FUNDING OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAMS; AND APPROPRIATING AND ALLOCATING FUNDS (DISTRICT: ALL) (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) (QUALITY OF LIFE AND PLACE)
18. 1282024 – MOTION APPROVING, WITH STAFF’S RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS, A PRELIMINARY PLAT OF GM INDUSTRIAL ADDITION, BEING A PLAT OF A 25.00ACRE TRACT OF LAND OUT OF BLOCK 38, T2S, JOE NEWCOMER PREEMPTION SURVEY, MIDLAND COUNTY, TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF SOUTH COUNTY ROAD 1142 AND EAST COUNTY ROAD 135) (EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION) (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) (QUALITY OF LIFE AND PLACE)
19. 2024184 – RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS, SUSPENDING THE DECEMBER 21, 2024 EFFECTIVE DATE OF ATMOS ENERGY CORP., WEST TEXAS DIVISION’S REQUESTED RATE CHANGE TO PERMIT THE CITY TIME TO STUDY THE REQUEST AND TO ESTABLISH REASONABLE RATES; APPROVING COOPERATION WITH THE CITIES SERVED BY ATMOS WEST TEXAS (“CITIES”) AND AUTHORIZING INTERVENTION IN ATMOS WEST TEXAS’ REQUESTED RATE CHANGE PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS; HIRING LLOYD GOSSELINK ROCHELLE & TOWNSEND, P.C. ATTORNEYS AND CONSULTANTS TO NEGOTIATE WITH THE COMPANY AND DIRECT ANY NECESSARY LITIGATION AND APPEALS; REQUIRING REIMBURSEMENT OF THE CITY’S RATE CASE EXPENSES; FINDING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION IS PASSED IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY TO DELIVER THIS RESOLUTION TO THE COMPANY AND CITIES’ LEGAL COUNSEL (DISTRICT: ALL) (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) (PROVIDE SOUND GOVERNANCE & FISCAL MANAGEMENT)
SECOND READINGS
20. 10568 – AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS, BY ADDING THERETO A CERTAIN AREA ADJOINING THE PRESENT CITY LIMITS, BEING A 22.119ACRE TRACT OF LAND OUT OF SECTION 35, BLOCK 40, T1 S, T&P RR CO. SURVEY, MIDLAND COUNTY, TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF STATE HIGHWAY 191, APPROXIMATELY 1,550 FEET WEST OF STATE HIGHWAY 158); ORDERING PUBLICATION; AND ORDERING RECORDATION BY THE CITY SECRETARY (FIRST READING HELD SEPTEMBER 24, 2024) (DISTRICT: NONE) (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) (QUALITY OF LIFE AND PLACE)
21. 10569 – AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE INITIAL ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF THE AREA INDICATED AS BEING A 22.119ACRE TRACT OF LAND OUT OF SECTION 35, BLOCK 40, T1S, T&P RR CO. SURVEY, MIDLAND COUNTY, TEXAS, AS AN RR, REGIONAL RETAIL DISTRICT; SAID TRACT BEING GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF STATE HIGHWAY 191, APPROXIMATELY 1,550 FEET WEST OF STATE HIGHWAY 158; CONTAINING A CUMULATIVE CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A MAXIMUM PENALTY OR FINE OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00); AND ORDERING PUBLICATION (FIRST READING HELD SEPTEMBER 24, 2024) (DISTRICT: NONE) (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) (QUALITY OF LIFE AND PLACE)
22. 10573 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF MIDLAND TO REZONE LOT 6, BLOCK 62, PARK AVENUE HEIGHTS ADDITION, SECTION 2, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS, FROM MF22, MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO SF3, SINGLEFAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF SOUTH MADISON STREET, APPROXIMATELY 200 FEET NORTH OF CLOVERDALE ROAD); CONTAINING A CUMULATIVE CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A MAXIMUM PENALTY OR FINE OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00); AND ORDERING PUBLICATION (FIRST READING HELD OCTOBER 22, 2024) (DISTRICT 2) (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) (QUALITY OF LIFE AND PLACE)
23. 10574 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF MIDLAND TO REZONE LOT 3, BLOCK 61, PARK AVENUE HEIGHTS ADDITION, SECTION 2, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS, FROM MF22, MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO SF3, SINGLEFAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF SOUTH TYLER STREET, APPROXIMATELY 120 FEET SOUTH OF EAST CALIFORNIA AVENUE); CONTAINING A CUMULATIVE CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A MAXIMUM PENALTY OR FINE OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00); AND ORDERING PUBLICATION (FIRST READING HELD OCTOBER 22, 2024) (DISTRICT 2) (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) (QUALITY OF LIFE AND PLACE)
24. 10575 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF MIDLAND TO REZONE LOT 3, BLOCK 20, GREENWOOD ADDITION, THIRD, FOURTH, AND FIFTH SECTIONS, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS, FROM MF22, MULTIPLEFAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO SF3, SINGLEFAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF SOUTH TILDEN STREET, APPROXIMATELY 110 FEET SOUTH OF EAST WASHINGTON AVENUE); CONTAINING A CUMULATIVE CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A MAXIMUM PENALTY OR FINE OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00); AND ORDERING PUBLICATION (FIRST READING HELD OCTOBER 22, 2024) (DISTRICT 2) (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) (QUALITY OF LIFE AND PLACE)
25. 10576 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF MIDLAND TO REZONE LOT 18, BLOCK 61, PARK AVENUE HEIGHTS ADDITION, SECTION 2, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS, FROM MF22, MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO SF3, SINGLEFAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF SOUTH LEE STREET, APPROXIMATELY 171 FEET SOUTH OF EAST CALIFORNIA AVENUE); CONTAINING A CUMULATIVE CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A MAXIMUM PENALTY OR FINE OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00); AND ORDERING PUBLICATION (FIRST READING HELD OCTOBER 22, 2024) (DISTRICT 2) (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) (QUALITY OF LIFE AND PLACE)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The City Council will hold public hearings on the following items:
26. 1292024 – THE PROPOSED GRANTING OF OIL AND GAS WELL PERMITS TO PERMIAN DEEP ROCK OIL CO., LLC (“OPERATOR”) FOR THE DRILLING OF THE FOLLOWING OIL AND GAS WELLS: CHAPARRAL 110 MIPA UNIT H110 LS; CHAPARRAL 110 MIPA UNIT H110 NB; CHAPARRAL 110 MIPA UNIT H110 SS; CHAPARRAL 110 MIPA UNIT H110 WB; CHAPARRAL 110 MIPA UNIT H115 WA; AND CHAPARRAL 110 MIPA UNIT H120 NW; SAID WELLS BEING GENERALLY LOCATED BETWEEN 1,992 FEET AND 2,027 FEET EAST OF NORTH A STREET EXTENSION AND BETWEEN 620 FEET AND 670 FEET SOUTH OF W LOOP 250 N. – PUBLIC HEARING ONLY (DISTRICT 1) (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) (SET THE STANDARD FOR A SAFE AND SECURE CITY)
27. 10577 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF MIDLAND TO REZONE LOT 5, BLOCK 34, NORTHGATE ADDITION, SECTION 19, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS, FROM PD, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FOR A SHOPPING CENTER TO 2F, TWOFAMILY DWELLING (DUPLEX) DISTRICT (GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF NORTHBROOK LANE, APPROXIMATELY 720 FEET NORTHWEST OF WEST LOOP 250 NORTH); CONTAINING A CUMULATIVE CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A MAXIMUM PENALTY OR FINE OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00); AND ORDERING PUBLICATION (DISTRICT 1) (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) (STRENGTHEN AND SUSTAIN OUR INFRASTRUCTURE)
28. 10578 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF MIDLAND TO GRANT A SPECIFIC USE DESIGNATION WITH TERM FOR LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 8, KELVIEW HEIGHTS ADDITION, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF NORTH BIG SPRING STREET AND WEST DORMARD AVENUE), WHICH IS PRESENTLY ZONED RR, REGIONAL RETAIL DISTRICT, ALLOWING SAID PROPERTY TO BE USED FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN A RESTAURANT FOR ONPREMISES CONSUMPTION; MAKING SAID DESIGNATION SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS CONTAINED HEREIN; CONTAINING A CUMULATIVE CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A MAXIMUM PENALTY OR FINE OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00); AND ORDERING PUBLICATION (DISTRICT 3) (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) (QUALITY OF LIFE & PLACE)
29. 10579 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF MIDLAND TO GRANT A SPECIFIC USE DESIGNATION WITH TERM FOR A 2,100 SQUARE FOOT PORTION OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, IMPERIAL HEIGHTS ADDITION, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 330 FEET SOUTHEAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF NORTH MIDKIFF ROAD AND WEST WADLEY AVENUE), WHICH IS PRESENTLY ZONED RR, REGIONAL RETAIL DISTRICT, ALLOWING SAID PROPERTY TO BE USED FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN A RESTAURANT FOR ONPREMISES CONSUMPTION; MAKING SAID DESIGNATION SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS CONTAINED HEREIN; CONTAINING A CUMULATIVE CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A MAXIMUM PENALTY OR FINE OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00); AND ORDERING PUBLICATION (DISTRICT 3) (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) (QUALITY OF LIFE AND PLACE)
30. 10580 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 311 OF THE TEXAS TAX CODE, CREATING TAX INCREMENT FINANCING REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER THREE, CITY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS (DISTRICT 4 & EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION) (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) (STRONG ECONOMY WITH MORE QUALITY JOBS)
31. 10581 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 311 OF THE TEXAS TAX CODE, CREATING TAX INCREMENT FINANCING REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER FOUR, CITY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS (DISTRICT 4 & EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION) (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) (STRONG ECONOMY WITH MORE QUALITY JOBS)
MISCELLANEOUS
32. 2024185 – A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIFTY EIGHT MILLION AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($58,000,000.00) AND DECLARING EXPECTATION TO REIMBURSE EXPENDITURES WITH PROCEEDS OF FUTURE DEBT (DISTRICT: NONE) (FINANCE) (PROVIDE SOUND GOVERNANCE & FISCAL MANAGEMENT)
33. MOTION MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (DISTRICT: ALL) (CITY SECRETARY’S OFFICE)
PUBLIC COMMENT
34. Receive public comments where individuals may address the City Council on City related issues and projects not on the present agenda. Any deliberation of or decision by the City Council regarding the item being discussed shall be limited to a motion to place the item on the agenda for a subsequent meeting. (Please limit comments to three minutes or less.)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
35. Pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.101, the City Council will hold an Executive Session, which is closed to the public, to discuss the following matters as permitted under the following sections of the Texas Government Code:
a. Section 551.087, Deliberate Economic Development Negotiations
a.1. Discuss business prospects that the City seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the City of Midland, Texas, and discuss possible incentives.
b. Section 551.074, Personnel Matters
b.1. Deliberate the appointment of members to the Midland Development Corporation board of directors and the Planning and Zoning Commission.
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