City Council
Regular MeetingBelton, TX · June 14, 2016
Minutes
Belton City Council Meeting
June 14, 2016 - 5:30 P.M.
The Belton City Council met in regular session in the Wright Room at the Harris
Community Center with the following members present: Mayor Marion Grayson, Mayor
Pro Tern David K. Leigh and Councilmembers Guy O'Banion , Dan Kirkley, Jerri Gauntt
and Paul Sanderford. Councilmember Craig Pearson was absent. Staff present included
Sam Listi, John Messer, Gene Ellis, Amy Casey, Brandon Bozon, Erin Smith, Bruce
Pritchard , Chris Brown, Aaron Harris, Byron Sinclair, Angellia Points, Matt Bates, Susan
Allamon , Ed Bandas, Paul Romer and Cynthia Hernandez.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag was led by Councilmember Jerri Gauntt, the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag was led by Fire Chief Bruce Pritchard , and the
Invocation was given by Mayor Pro Tern David K. Leigh .
1. Call to order. Mayor Marion Grayson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
2. Public Comments. There were none.
3. Proclamations and Recognitions:
A. Receive recognition from Leadership Belton for Generous Guardian
sponsorship of the Belton Police Memorial. Angellia Points presented Mayor
Grayson with a plaque recognizing the City as a major donor to the Belton
Police Memorial.
B. Texas Association of Municipal Information Officer's TAMI Award for the
RUOK? Program . Public Information Officer Paul Romer presented the TAMI
award, received by the City for the Police Department's RUOK? Program video,
to Assistant City Manager/Police Chief Gene Ellis.
4. Receive a presentation on the budget process and offer input on key policies
and initiatives.
Director of Finance Brandon Bozon provided an overview of the FY 2017 budget
process and policy as shown in Exhibit "A. " Mr. Bozon explained that personnel
represents 67% of the City's budget. He reviewed changes made in the personnel
structure over the last few years. He added that six full-time positions have been
requested in FY2017, but only three of the requests are being recommended for
funding .
Mr. Bozon discussed the City's Capital Equipment Replacement Funds that will
fund replacement of vehicles, computers and HVAC systems. He is recommend ing
$421 ,325 in FY2017 as the initial amount for the General Fund for this key initiative.
He is also recommending $388,636 for the Water & Sewer Fund .
He stated that fund balance at September 30, 2016, for the General Fund is
estimated at $1 .5M-$1.6M in excess of the minimum required .
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The Water & Sewer Fund FY2017 budget includes adjustments to the water and
sewer rates as outlined in the five year rate plan adopted by the Council. Water
rates will increase $0.50 on the base rate and will increase $0.21 on the volumetric
rate. Sewer rates will increase $0.50 on the base rate and will increase $0.50 on
the volumetric rate. Mr. Bozon reviewed water and sewer projects on the horizon
and the estimated costs for each.
Mr. Bozon said there is no change to the drainage rate proposed for FY2017.
Mayor Grayson asked what Mr. Bozon thought was the highest priority of the items
discussed. Mr. Bozon said that he felt that the Capital Equipment Replacement
Fund will put the City in a better position by planning for replacement instead of just
replacing or trying to repair equipment as equipment breaks. Councilmember
O'Banion said that he felt it was important to fully implement the Capital Equipment
Replacement Plan as quickly as possible. He asked if the plan was initiated using
fund balance in FY2016. Mr. Bozon said that $250K of fund balance was used to
replace public works, parks and police vehicles. Mr. O'Banion said he feels it is
important to fund the plan fully each year, even if some of the money comes from
fund balance.
City Manager Listi complimented Mr. Bozon and the Department Heads for all the
effort they put into creating the Capital Equipment Replacement Plan. He said it is
an important step forward in planning and funding our needs.
Mr. Listi pointed out the utility rate adjustment, and said that staying true to the five
year plan will help fund the important utility projects that are in the works.
Mayor Pro Tern Leigh asked about the debt funding levels. He asked if Bell County
WCID will come back to us for additional funding. Mr. Bozon said that they have
discussed it with Bell County WCID who has assured City Staff that they do not
have any plans to do that. There may possibly be some smaller projects coming
forward in 2-3 years, but the City should have the ability to fund them.
Mr. Leigh asked about sales tax projections. Mr. Bozon said that the City should
end the year about where it budgeted for sales tax revenues. He said that the
proposed FY2017 Budget includes a 1.9% sales tax growth.
Consent Agenda
Items 5-6 under this section are considered to be routine by the City Council and
may be enacted by one motion. If discussion is desired by the Council, any item
may be removed from the Consent Agenda prior to voting, at the request of any
Councilmember, and it will be considered separately.
5. Minutes of the May 24, 2016, City Council Meeting.
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6. Consider appointments/reappointments to the following boards and
commissions:
A. Parks Board. Josh Pearson and Daniel Bucher were reappointed.
B. Zoning Board of Adjustment. David Jarrat and Lewis Simms were
reappointed.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Dan Kirkley and a second by Councilmember
Guy O'Banion, the Consent Agenda items were unanimously approved upon a vote
of 6-0.
Planning and Zoning
The Mayor read items 7 and 8 to be discussed together.
7. Consider authorizing the purchase of 3.546 acres of land from Don and Billie
Cameron for Lake-to-Lake Road right-of-way.
8. Consider a preliminary/final plat for Cameron Hills II, a 19.393 acre tract of
land, located on the north side of Sparta Road, west of Lake to Lake Road
right-of-way and west and south of Dawson Ranch, Phases 5 and 6.
City Manager Sam Listi reminded Council that these items were tabled at the June
14, 2016, City Council meeting. He said that the Council expressed a couple of
concerns which were addressed in a revised offer letter to the Camerons dated May
26, 2016. Mr. Listi met with the Camerons who agreed to the proposed changes
and signed the revised offer letter.
Mr. Listi stated that revisions included clarifying that the City will construct Spur
2271 and the looped water line when needed in conjunction with Lake to Lake Road
construction. Additionally, if the remaining Cameron property is redeveloped before
the Spur 2271 connector road is needed for access between the Lake to Lake Road
and Sparta Road, the connector road and water line extensions will be the
responsibility of the developer. He said that within 90 days of closing, the City will
set two water meters on Sparta Road, extend a 2-inch water line for Cameron
domestic service, and relocate a gate to the new Cameron property line. Total
acquisition cost is $103,239.
Mr. Listi also recommended approval of the Cameron Hills II subdivision plat with
the two conditions recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The
conditions include: (1) a variance for public street access for the interior lot which
does not abut a public street and will be served by an access easement, and (2) a
variance to the park fee since no additional lots are being created.
Upon a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Leigh and a second by Councilmember Kirkley,
item 7 was approved upon a vote of 6-0.
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Upon a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Leigh and a second by Councilmember Kirkley,
item 8 was approved upon a vote of 6-0.
9. Consider authorizing a Facade Improvement Grant to Libery Church of Bell
County, 302 East Central Avenue.
Director of Planning Erin Smith stated that Liberty Church of Bell County has
submitted a Fa9ade Improvement Grant (FIG) application to complete exterior
repairs and renovations on the primary fa9ade facing East Central Avenue and the
northern fa9ade facing the alley at 302 East Central Avenue.
The proposed improvements include:
Primary Fa<;ade (facing Central Avenue):
• Install 3 metal awnings;
• Replace the existing glass doors and windows;
• Install Liberty Church wall sign;
• Lime wash the existing brick fa9ade; and
• Install two sconces and five gooseneck lights.
Rear Fa<;ade (facing rear alley):
• Paint the existing stucco;
• Replace the siding around the door with hardi board;
• Install a metal awning above the door; and
• Install two sconces.
Mrs. Smith said that the total projected cost is $24,168 ($19, 195 for primary fa9ade
and $4,973 for rear fa9ade). The FIG application requests the maximum match
amount of $12,084.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Kirkley and a second by Councilmember
O'Banion, item 9 was approved upon a vote of 6-0.
10. Consider authorizing a Facade Improvement Grant to Cedon Realty, 209 East
Central Avenue.
Director of Planning Erin Smith stated that the building located at 209 East Central
Avenue was built in 1930 and is located in the Downtown Belton Commercial
Historic District. Don Ringler has submitted a Fa9ade Improvement Grant (FIG)
application to complete exterior repairs and renovations on the rear exterior fa9ade
of the building located at 209 East Central Avenue.
The proposed improvements include:
• Construct a limestone fa9ade on the western wall;
• Install cedar siding and trim on two framed walls;
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• Paint the exterior cedar walls and storage building; and
• Install new electrical wiring and plugs.
Mrs. Smith explained that the applicant is proposing other exterior renovations that
are not eligible for FIG funding, but did require Historic Preservation Commission
(HPC) approval. At their June gth meeting, the HPC recommended approval of the
FIG request and the other proposed exterior renovations.
Mrs. Smith said that the total projected cost on the application is $8,749. The FIG
application requests the maximum match amount of $4,374.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Paul Sanderford and a second by Mayor Pro
Tern Leigh, item 1O was approved upon a vote of 5-0. (Councilmember O'Banion
had stepped out of the room during this item, and returned shortly after the vote.)
Miscellaneous
11 . Consider a Resolution establishing a policy regarding annexation of land into
the Belton city limits.
Director of Planning Erin Smith said that at a recent Texas Municipal League (TML)
Annexation Conference, TML recommended that each city adopt an annexation policy
prior to beginning any annexation proceedings. Adoption of an annexation policy is not
a legal requirement, but Mrs. Smith explained that, from a policy perspective, it is
important to have a clear purpose for annexation. The annexation policy provides
background on issues, objectives, and policies to be considered when determining
areas to annex into the Belton city limits.
She pointed out that one of the goals of the FY2016 Strategic Plan is development of a
growth management strategy, and she said that Staff is working on that at this time.
Mrs. Smith stated that the City has the authority to annex areas within its ETJ that are
contiguous with the existing city limits. As required by law, the City adopted an
annexation policy in 1999 that states the City will not annex areas that contain more
than 100 residentially developed tracts.
She reviewed the components of the proposed policy including:
• Purpose and Intent
• Annexation Authority
• History
• Strategies
• Policy Statements
Councilmember Gauntt stated that the policy seems to be common sense questions
the Council would ask whether or not this policy is in place.
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Councilmember Sanderford asked if Mrs. Smith was asking for direction to prepare
a policy, or if what had just been presented was the policy. Mrs. Smith responded
that what had been presented is the recommended policy. Mr. Sanderford said that
he did not feel that he had enough of an understanding of what needs to be in the
policy to be able to vote on it at this time.
Mayor Pro Tern Leigh suggested that Staff schedule a work session to discuss the
proposed policy, and he made a motion to table the item to the June 28, 2016,
Council workshop and meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Sanderford and was approved upon a vote of 6-0.
12. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an Advance
Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for Phase II
of the Chisholm Trail Hike and Bike Facility funded through the
Transportation Alternatives Program, and authorize a local funding share.
Grants and Special Projects Coordinator Aaron Harris reminded the Council that
the Texas Department of Transportation allocated $2, 136,492 in federal funding to
Belton for the Chisholm Trail Hike and Bike project. This project will extend the
City's hike and bike network and provide a north-south connection.
Mr. Harris stated that the City's match for this grant is $534, 123. In May 2015, the
original City match was increased from $333,000 to $534, 123 due to BNSF's
position indicating it would not permit an "at-grade" crossing but would support an
"underpass" crossing. This revision increased the total project cost by $1 ,185,615.
Mr. Harris reminded Council that Staff had been instructed to seek community
financial support for the increased match. He stated that UMHB and Mayor Pro
Tern Leigh had each generously pledged $100,000 for the project.
Mr. Harris said that the next step is to procure an engineering firm. He added that
the planning process is estimated to take 24 months with the construction beginning
in approximately the summer of 2018. He added that no action on a budget
amendment is needed at this time; an amendment to dedicate the City's portion of
the local match will go before the Council later this fiscal year.
Mayor Grayson thanked Mayor Pro Tern Leigh and UMHB for their contributions.
Councilmember Sanderford asked if the Hike and Bike Trail would extend down
Sparta as a part of the improvements being made to Sparta Road. Mr. Harris said
that the Sparta Road project will be completed before this project will be under
construction.
Councilmember Gauntt said that she hasn't been supportive of the project in the
past because of the funding requirements, but she said that it is hard not to support
it now when there is such support from the community. She made a motion to
authorize the City Manager to sign the Advance Funding Agreement and authorize
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the City's local share. Councilmember O'Banion seconded the motion which passed
upon a vote of 6-0.
13. Consider award of bid and authorizing the City Manager to execute a
construction contract for the River Fair Road Widening Project, and any
change orders associated with the contract, not to exceed the amount
authorized under state law.
Director of Internal Services/City Engineer Angellia Points said that the River Fair
Road Widening Project has been on the TIRZ project list for some time, and funding
became available this fiscal year. She pointed out that River Fair Drive is a collector
street, but the lanes are too narrow. There is also a drainage issue causing water to
pond with any measurable precipitation.
Mrs. Points explained that the City contracted with Clark and Fuller to design
improvements to River Fair Road. These improvements include widening the lanes,
correcting the drainage issue, and improving the aesthetics of the median.
She stated that on May 19, 2016, the City received five (5) bids for this project. The
low bidder was Holy Contractors from Hewitt, Texas, in the amount of $136,288.87.
Mrs. Points explained that the road would be closed during construction. However,
construction will not commence until the start of school, since traffic volumes to
restaurants and businesses in the area will be less after the summer break.
This project will be paid with TIRZ Capital Project Funds.
Mayor Pro Tern Leigh stated that he agrees with the need for a longer median. He
suggested a brick pocket for the median that allows for the contrast of the brick
against the concrete. He also suggested using the same light poles as are used in
the downtown area and recommended including conduit for the light poles as a part
of this project.
Upon a motion by Councilmember O'Banion and a second by Councilmember
Kirkley, item 13 was approved upon a vote of 6-0.
14. Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute an amended professional
services agreement to design Phase I and Phase II improvements to the
Temple-Belton Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Director of Internal Services/City Engineer Angellia Points reminded the Council
that the Cities of Belton and Temple have shared ownership of the Temple Belton
Wastewater Treatment Plant (TBWWTP). She stated that, in the Fall of 2015, KPA
Engineers was contracted to design Phase I of the improvements to the plant.
Phase I addressed the condition of the older units at the plant including the
headworks and the Orbal unit. Phase 11 has not been authorized at this time, but it
addresses adding additional treatment capacity to the plant. Mrs. Points added that
Phase Ill addresses items downstream from the plant.
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Mrs. Points discussed changes that are proposed to the original design contract
authorized on October 15, 2015. The original scope of services consisted of three
tasks organized as follows :
• Task 1: Basis of Design - Hydraulic analysis, Orbal aeration design, phosphorus
removal , and geotechnical
• Task 2: Phase I Final Design - Headworks, odor control, address Orbal capacity
• Task 4: Phase I Bid Services
Mrs. Points said, that after further discussions between the Cities of Temple and
Belton and KPA, an amendment to the design contract is recommended to modify
Task 2 to remove the Orbal improvements and add design of an equalization basin,
include Task 3 Phase II design, and add Task 5 to bid Phase II improvements. (See
attached Exhibit "B")
This amended contract costs are:
Task Description Original Contract Amendment No. 1 Total Revised
Amount Changes Contract
Task 1 - Basis of Desiqn $244 ,200 $50,358 $294,558
Task 2 - Final Design Phase I $1 ,065,290 $(132,745) $932 ,545
Task 3 - Final Design Phase II (Additional Services: Move to be authorized: $2,086,947
$943 ,205) $2,086,947+
Task 4 - Bidding Phase I $32,065 No change $32,065
Task 5 - Biddinq Phase II Not in scope $32 550 $32 550
$1,341 ,555* +$2,037,110 $3,378,665
TOTAL
=
(25% $335,388.75) =
(25% $509,277 .50) =
(25% $844,666.25)
*Total amount does not include Task 3. Total for the Additional Services (Task 3) was not authorized in Original
Contract. See Page 2 of KPA Contract Dated September 18, 2015.
+rhe amount shown is the total amount requested to perform Task 3. Additional funding for the Additional Services
amount of $943,205 is $1 ,1 43,742 to equal $2,086,947. However, Task 3 was not yet authorized in the original
contract.
The fiscal impact of this amendment is $509,277, which represents Belton's share
of the increase in the professional services contract with KPA from its current
amount of $335,389 to $844,666.
Mrs. Points said that we have reached 85% of plant capacity. Mayor Grayson asked
if the increased flows are due to the heavy rains that we have experienced lately.
Mrs. Points said that the weather was a contributing factor, but Temple and Belton
are growing which is the main reason for the increased flows.
Councilmember Sanderford asked if there was a limit on the amount of a contract
amendment similar to the 25% limit on a construction contract change order. Mr.
Listi and City Clerk Amy Casey said that they are not aware of a limit to a
professional design contract amendment.
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Upon a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Leigh and a second by Councilmember Kirkley,
item 14 was approved upon a vote of 6-0.
15. First Reading - Set Public Hearing - Consider ordinances granting a one year
extension with two additional one-year automatic extensions, unless
rescinded by City, of a franchise to operate and maintain a non-emergency
ambulance transfer service within the public streets and highways of the City
of Belton:
A. Acadian EMS
B. Scott & White EMS
C. Serenity EMS, LLC, dba Ameristat Ambulance
Fire Chief Bruce Pritchard told the Council that there are currently four non-
emergency ambulance services operating in our City with a franchise agreement.
They are Skyline EMS, Acadian EMS, Scott & White EMS and Serenity EMS. To
simplify the management of these franchises, Staff requested all agencies renew
their franchise agreements at the same time. Additionally, we are proposing to
extend the term of the agreements from one year, to one year with two automatic
one-year extensions, unless the City rescinds the franchise. Chief Pritchard added
that Skyline and Serenity EMS have not made runs in Temple in the past year;
however, Serenity has requested another franchise in order to keep the option
available to them, and Skyline did not return our multiple calls regarding renewal.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Kirkley and a second by Councilmember Gauntt,
item 15 was approved upon a vote of 6-0.
Executive Session
16. Executive Session pursuant to the provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act,
Chapter 551, Govt. Code, Vernon's Texas Codes Annotated, in accordance
with the authority contained in Section 551.071, consultation with attorney.
The Mayor announced that the Executive Session was not needed, and there being no
further business, she adjourned the meeting at 7:20 p.m.
Marion Grayson, Mayor
ATTEST:
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PROCESS & POLICY
FY 2017 Budget Discussion
2017 Budget Calendar
• March - May
• Department budget development
• Revenue projection development
· June
• Department budget review with City Manager and Finance
• Council input on policy directives
• July -August
• Budget presentations to Council
• Strategic Plan review and update
• Proposed budget filing
• September
• Public hearings
• Strategic Plan adoption
• Budget adoption
FY 2016 Review
General Fund & Debt Service Fund
• Capital
$14,000,000
Strategic Plan
• Contingency
$12,000,000
• Employee
Development
• Outside Services
$10,000,000
• Supplies
• Repairs & Maint
$8,000,000
• Personnel
• Transfers
$6,000,000
• Contributions
• Utilities & Insurance
$4,000,000
• Refuse Contract
• BellCounty
$2,000,000
• Debt Service
FY2016
Personnel Review: FY 15 - FY 16
• Created School Resource Officer Sergeant position
• Created two Patrol Officer positions
• Created Fire Marshal/Training Officer position
• Created Assistant Construction Inspector position
• Created Drainage Maintenance Worker position
• Created Retail Development Coordinator position (TIRZ)
• Created three part-time positions
• Public Works administrative assistant
• Police Department custodian
• BEDC administrative assistant
• Utilized UMHB Work Study
• Implemented results of Compensation Study
Personnel Review: FY 15 - FY 16
• Eliminated full-time Recreation Coordinator position
• Eliminated full-time Court Clerk position
• Eliminated full-time Human Resources Assistant position
• Eliminated Meter Reader position
• Redefined Public Works Director position
• Net reduction of one full-time position
• Workload division among parks, internal services and public works
• Revamped Fire Department rank structure
• Clarified Captain v Lieutenant duties; scalable model
• Restructured Health Insurance Benefits
• Removed zero-deductible plan
Personnel Pressures: FY 2017
• New personnel request
• Assistant Planner
• Crime Scene Technician
• Fleet Mechanic
• Librarian Assistant(s) - Part Time
• Parks Maintenance Worker
• Police Cadet
• Pay-Scale requests
• Base pay increases
• Evaluation of assignment pay
• Benefit costs
• TMRS Contribution rate increase of 10°/o
• Anticipate 10°/o+ increase in health insurance from 2016 rates
General Fund Budget Initiatives
• General Fund Capital Replacement Plans
• Public Works & Parks vehicles and equipment
• Police Department vehicles
• Fire Department vehicles and equipment
• Computers and MDTs
• HVAC
• Plan Costs: FY 2017
• Full Implementation: $599,345
• Phased-Implementation: $421,325
• Preventative Street Maintenance Plan
• Years 1 & 2 out for bid
• Estimated ongoing annual cost of $1.5 million
General Fund Budget Forecast
• Revenues
• Estimated increase of $677,513 over FY16 (5.37°/o)
• 4°/o tax base growth; 1.9°/o sales tax growth; 3°/o franchise tax growth
• $200,000 in revenues from effluent sales
Franchise Tax
$35,000
Effluent Sales
$200,000
Transfers
$104,000
Revenue
Growth
Service
Charges AdValorem
$118,000 Tax $160,000
General Fund Budget Forecast
• Expenses
Type Initial Request Draft Budget Reductions
New Personnel $ 258,468 $ 95,570 $ 162,898
Other Operating $ 12,764,867 $ 12,695,552 $ 69,315
Capital $ 1,070,988 $ 510,273 $ 560,715
$ 14,094,323 $ 13,301,395 $ 792,928
• Budget Comparison .
• Personnel and Other Operating
• FY 2016 - $12,453,007
• FY 2017 - $12 ,791 , 122 (2. 7°/o Growth)
• Total
• FY 2016 - $12,621,507
• FY 2017 - $13,301 ,395 (5.38°/o Growth)
General Fund Policy Direction
• Fund Balance
• Ended FY 2015 with fund balance of $4,774,571
• Balance in excess of minimum $1,697,067 at 9/30/15
• FY 2016 uses to date
• Commitment to Trail project
• $57,915 - Lake to Lake ROW purchase (Sendero Estates)
• FY 2016 expected revenues over budgeted
• $300,000 - Effluent sales
• $100,000 - Strong franchise tax receipts and charges for service
• Estimate balance in excess of minimum of $1.5M - $1.6M at 9/30/16
• Last budgeted use of fund balance was in FY 2014
• $100,000 for capital equipment
• $136,817 for strategic plan elements
FY 2016 Review
Water & Sewer Fund
$7,000,000
• Capital Outlay
$6,000,000 • Capital Projects
• Contingency
Employee Development
$5,000,000
• Outside Services
• Supplies
$4,000,000
• Repairs & Maint
• Personnel
$3,000,000 • Operating Transfers
• Utilities & Insurance
• sewerage Treatment
$2,000,000
• Water Purchases
• Debt Service
$1,000,000
$0
FY 2016
Water & Sewer Budget Initiatives
• Water & Sewer capital replacement plans:
• Water & Sewer vehicles
· Water & Sewer equipment
• Water Meters
· Costs:
• Ongoing Implementation: $228,600
• Year 1 (FY17) Implementation: $388,636
• Debt Funded Capital Projects
Project Timeframe Cost
Wastewater Plant Rehabilitation Phase I 2015 $2,800,000
Nolan Creek Sewer Trunk Line Replacement 2015 $1,200,000
South Belton Sewer Service 2015-2016 $5,000,000
AMI 2015 $4,300,000
Wastewater
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Phase
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IV -+- 2017 -2019
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$8,000,000
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2015-2019 $1,250,000
Sewer Truc~__!teplace_~-~~t_______ _ 1-
North Water Tank
2017
2017 -· -f ·- $350,000
$3,000,000
$25,900,000
The Plan: Update
Debt Funded Projects Project Cost FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2019
South Belton Sewer $ 6,000,000 $ 6,000,000 $ - $ -
North Belton Water Tank $ 3,000,000 $ 3,000,000 $ - $ -
Waco Road Sewer Main Replacement $ 300,000 $ 300,000
Lift Station Main Replacements $ 700,000 $ 700,000
WWTP Phases II $ 7,500,000 $ - $ 7,500,000 $ -
WWTP Phases Ill-IV $ 3,000,000 $ 3,000,000
Issue Costs (2017) $ 135,000 $ 135,000 $ - $ -
Issue Costs (2018) $ 125,000 $ - $ 125,000 $ -
Issue Costs (2019) $ 45,000 $ 45,000
Total $ 20,805,000 $ 9, 135,000 $ 8,625,000 $ 3,045,000
Anticipated Debt Service Cost
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$2,000,000
$1,500,000
$1,000,000
$500,000
$0
BCWCID 8 Existing WFY 2017 ls.5Ue • FY 2018 Issue FY 2019 Issue
Policy Direction - Utility Rate Plan
Table 1: Recommended Water Rates
(Per Thousand Gallons)
Table 2: Recommended Wastewater Rates
(Per Thousand Gallons)
• Anticipated FY 17 Revenue Impact - $420,000
Policy Direction - Utility Rate Plan
FY 2017 Monthly Customer Impact
Water 2016 2017 Increase
5,000 $25.97 $ 27.10 $ 1.13
15,000 $60.87 $ 64.10 $ 3.23 Water & Sewer 2016 2017 Increase
25,000 $95.77 $101.10 $ 5.33 5,000 $ 51.97 $ 55.10 $ 3.13
15,000 $131.87 $142.10 $10.23
Sewer 2016 2017 Increase 25,000 $166.77 $179.10 $12.33
5,000 $26.00 $ 28.00 $ 2.00
15,000 $71.00 $ 78.00 $ 7.00
25,000 $71.00 $ 78.00 $ 7.00
FY 2016 Review
Drainage Fund
$400,000
$350,000
$300,000 • Cap ital Projects
• Strategic Plan
$250,000 • supplies
• Outside Services
$200,000 • Repairs & Maint
• Personnel
$150,000
• Debt Service
$100,000
$50,000
FY 2016
Drainage Fund
• Connell Street Project nearing completion
• Master Plan Update in-progress; priorities under review
• No change in rate structure proposed at this time
Recap
• Budget Initiatives & Council Direction
• Response to Personnel Pressures
• Capital Equipment Replacement Plans
• Water and Sewer Capital Projects
• Water and Wastewater Rate Plan
PHASE I
PHASE 11
FUTURE EXPANSION
Funding/Expenditure ,' . , Revised Contract
$294,558 $73,640
Phase I Engineering and Bid Phase Services $964,610 $24 1,152
Phase I Construction Cost Estimate $7,290,000 $1,822,500
Phase I Construction Administration Estimate $485,000 $121,250
Phase II Engineering and Bid Phase Services $2,119,497 $529,874
$11 , 153,665
Belton's Estimated 25% Share $2,788,4 16
2014 CO Funding $2,760,000
-$28,416
Agenda
City Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 14, 2016 - 5:30 p.m.
Wright Room, Harris Community Center
401 N. Alexander, Belton, Texas
Pledge of Allegiance. The Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag will be led by
Councilmember Jerri Gauntt.
Texas Pledge. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag will be led by Fire Chief
Bruce Pritchard.
“Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee Texas, one state under
God, one and indivisible.”
Invocation. The Invocation will be given by Pat Munoz, Pastor of Dunamis Baptist
Church.
1. Call to order.
2. Public Comments.
3. Recognitions:
A. Receive recognition from Leadership Belton for Generous Guardian sponsorship
of the Belton Police Memorial.
B. Texas Association of Municipal Information Officer’s TAMI Award for the RUOK?
Program.
4. Receive a presentation on the budget process and offer input on key policies and
initiatives.
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Consent Agenda
Items 5-6 under this section are considered to be routine by the City Council and may
be enacted by one motion. If discussion is desired by the Council, any item may be
removed from the Consent Agenda prior to voting, at the request of any
Councilmember, and it will be considered separately.
5. Minutes of May 24, 2016, City Council Meeting
6. Consider appointments/reappointments to the following boards and commissions:
A. Parks Board
B. Zoning Board of Adjustment
Planning and Zoning
7. Consider authorizing the purchase of 3.546 acres of land from Don and Billie
Cameron for Lake-to-Lake Road right-of-way.
8. Consider a preliminary/final plat for Cameron Hills II, a 19.393 acre tract of land,
located on the north side of Sparta Road, west of Lake to Lake Road right-of-way
and west and south of Dawson Ranch, Phases 5 and 6.
9. Consider authorizing a Façade Improvement Grant to Liberty Church of Bell
County, 302 East Central Avenue.
10. Consider authorizing a Façade Improvement Grant to Cedon Realty, 209 East
Central Avenue.
Miscellaneous
11. Consider a Resolution establishing a policy regarding annexation of land into the
Belton city limits.
12. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an Advance Funding
Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for Phase II of the
Chisholm Trail Hike and Bike Facility funded through the Transportation
Alternatives Program, and authorize a local funding share.
13. Consider award of bid and authorizing the City Manager to execute a construction
contract for the River Fair Road Widening Project, and any change orders
associated with the contract, not to exceed the amount authorized under state law.
14. Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute an amended professional
services agreement to design Phase I and Phase II improvements to the Temple-
Belton Wastewater Treatment Plant.
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15. First Reading – Set Public Hearing - Consider ordinances granting a one year
extension with two additional one-year automatic extensions, unless rescinded by
City, of a franchise to operate and maintain a non-emergency ambulance transfer
service within the public streets and highways of the City of Belton:
A. Acadian EMS
B. Scott & White EMS
C. Serenity EMS, LLC, dba Ameristat Ambulance
Executive Session
16. Executive Session pursuant to the provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act,
Chapter 551, Govt. Code, Vernon's Texas Codes Annotated, in accordance with the
authority contained in Section 551.071, consultation with attorney.
The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session at any time
regarding any issue on this agenda for which it is legally permissible.
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