City of Canyon Commission Meetings
Regular MeetingCanyon, TX · August 25, 2014
Minutes
City Commission Meeting
August 25, 2014
The City Commission of the City of Canyon met in regular session at 5:30 p.m. in the City
Commission Chambers of the Civic Complex. Mayor Alexander presided over the meeting with
the following Commissioners in attendance: Mayor Pro-Tem Jed Welch, and Justin Richardson,
Commissioners Gary Hinders and David Logan were unable to attend.
Also present were the following City Staff: City Manager Randy Criswell, Assistant City Manager
Chris Sharp, City Secretary Gretchen Mercer, Fire Chief Mike Webb, Parks and Recreation
Director Brian Noel, Golf Course Manager Casey Renner, Librarian Sandra Munger, Assistant
City Manager for Special Projects Jon Behrens, Director of Public Works Dan Reese, Police Chief
Dale Davis, Code Enforcement Director Danny Cornelius, Business and Community
Development Director Evelyn Ecker, City of Canyon Swimming Pool Manager Andrew Neighbors,
and City Attorney Chuck Hester.
Item 1. Call to Order.
Mayor Alexander called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m.
Item 2. Invocation.
Commissioner Richardson gave the invocation.
Item 3. Pledge of Allegiance.
Amanda Rogers with the Canyon News led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Item 4. Approval of Minutes of the Meeting of August 18, 2014.
Mayor Pro-Tem Welch moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Richardson, to approve the
minutes of August 18, 2014. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 5. Public Forum – Comments from Interested Citizens.
Jodi Davis of 18301 S. Western, Canyon, Texas spoke in support of the need for a new Canyon
pool. Ms. Davis stated she was a teacher for CISD and via social media had invited comments
for a new pool. Ms. Davis provided documentation in the form of emails supporting a new pool
facility.
Michael Brewer of 3302 Mable, Canyon, Texas spoke in support of a new water facility and
expressed appreciation to the swimming pool manager Andrew Neighbors. Mr. Brewer said with
a new facility people would stay here and come from surrounding towns.
Brenda Zotter of 6400 Cristler, Canyon, Texas, spoke in support of a pool, water park or
something with diversity. Ms. Zotter said a lot of people go to Dallas, Pampa, and other
surrounding cities that have better facilities and felt people would stay in Canyon if we had a new
pool.
Tyler Troyer of 2924 Mable, Canyon, Texas stated Canyon needs a pool for the swim team
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with lap lanes and dive boards. Mr. Troyer stated this would help the swim team have practice
and meets locally.
Lisa Rhodes of 27 Idlewood Lane, Canyon, Texas spoke in support of a pool and said it would
provide opportunities for “staycations” and bring people from surrounding communities to
Canyon.
Greg Ragland – Mr. Ragland stated he does not live in the City of Canyon, but was acting as a
representative of the Canyon Swim Team. Mr. Ragland said he came directly to the commission
meeting from a swim team practice at WTAMU. Mr. Ragland said he had 40 swimmers in 3 lanes
including 20+ new members showing there is a lot of interest. Mr. Ragland asked that the study
be done so a new aquatic facility can be taken to the people for a bond election.
Christa Neal of 23099 Crooked Creek Rd., Canyon Texas spoke in support of a new pool. Ms.
Neal said they currently drive to Hereford, Texas daily for her children to participate on the swim
team, and purchases her grocery’s while there.
Mary Freund-Braun of 2400 7th Ave, Canyon, Texas spoke in favor of a new pool stating it could
bring more commerce. Ms. Freund-Braun said the Pampa pool is impressive but she supports
the Canyon pool stating Pool Manager Andrew Neighbors and staff do an excellent job.
Andrew Neighbors, the City of Canyon Pool Manager and a member of the Pool Committee said
it had been a year since he presented a report put together by the committee. Mr. Neighbors said
the day after that presentation he went back to school and had 100+ conversations with people
asking about the status on a new pool for Canyon, that there is a lot of support for it in the
community. Mr. Neighbors said the Pampa pool has put them on the map and he felt a new pool
would do the same for Canyon.
Mayor Alexander moved to address Item 7 next.
Item 7. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on RFQ’s for Swimming Pool.
Mayor Alexander praised the report from the Pool Committee, and the work done by Pool
Manager Andrew Neighbors. Mayor Alexander gave a brief description on what was gained by
the study and explained it’s a big consideration to go into debt when the city has been debt free
for a long time.
Assistant City Manager for Special Projects Jon Behrens addressed the Commissioners and
asked to send out a Request for Qualifications (RFQ). Mr. Behrens stated this would allow for the
city to search for the most qualified team to provide a feasibility study for an aquatic facility to best
fit the needs and wants of Canyon. Mr. Behrens said the study would basically break down into 6
stages: (1) Design program; (2) Cost estimates; (3) Programming; (4) Operation Structure; (5)
Revenue Projections; and (6) End results. Mr. Behrens said the study would cost $5,000 to
$40,000 but the RFQ costs nothing. Mayor Pro-Tem asked if the study done by the Pool
Committee would be taken into consideration and if a feasibility study was needed. Mr. Behrens
said the Pool Committee study is a very good starting point giving what is wanted by the citizens.
The consultants will use that information along with their more in-depth findings providing cost
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estimates for construction and staffing and running the pool as well as rolling cost projections.
Mr. Behrens gave an example of a city not doing a feasibility study and 3 weeks out from
completion of the facility they learned they were 3 million over budget due to not knowing the full
operational costs. Commissioner Richardson commended Mr. Behrens on a very informative
presentation and thanked the Pool Committee for an outstanding job. Mayor Alexander
expressed appreciation and said paying the fees for the feasibility study would be determined in
the budget.
After discussion, Mayor Pro-Tem Welch moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Richardson to
proceed with the Request for Qualifications as stated. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 8. Budget Work Session.
Mayor Alexander gave a brief recap on the last budget work session. Mayor Alexander
requested that City Manager Randy Criswell clarify where the funds for a pool study would come
from. Mr. Criswell said he didn’t want to see the Commissioners have to pick between a park for
Canyon East Subdivision and a pool. Mr. Criswell said in the past money was pulled from
reserves for studies such as the golf course purchase and the city hall study. Mr. Criswell
suggested putting the $40,000 for the pool study in the proposed budget towards the Canyon
East Park and pay for the pool feasibility study out of reserves. Mayor Alexander and Mayor Pro-
Tem Welch inquired to the unrestricted balance in the bank and how much had been pulled out
this year. Finance Director Chris Sharp reported there was approximately 7 million in reserves.
Commissioners then discussed other items in the budget with verification made on effects of the
proposed taxes.
Item 9. Hold Second and Final Public Hearing on Proposed Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2014-
2015
Mayor Alexander opened the Public Hearing for the Proposed Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2014-
2015. There being no comment, Mayor Alexander closed the Public Hearing.
Mayor Alexander then moved back to Item 6 on the agenda.
Item 6. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Proposed CEDC Budget for 2014-2015
with Financial Update.
Business and Community Development Director Evelyn Ecker presented the proposed budget for
2014-2015 for the Canyon Economic Development Corporation. Ms. Ecker said the proposed
budget was approved by the Canyon Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors at
their August 14, 2014 meeting. Ms. Ecker also gave a financial update.
After brief discussion, Mayor Pro-Tem Welch moved, duly seconded by Commissioner
Richardson to approve the 2014-2015 CEDC Budget as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 10. Executive Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.072, Deliberation
Regarding Real Property, §551.087 Economic Development Negotiations, §551.071,
Consultation with Attorney, and §551.074, Personnel Matters (CEDC Board of
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Directors, City Manager, City Attorney, Municipal Court Judge, City Engineer).
Mayor Alexander indicated the Commission would adjourn into executive session at 6:35 p.m.
Item 11. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Items Discussed in Executive Session.
Upon returning from executive session at 9:54 pm, the following action was taken.
Mayor Pro-Tem Welch moved, duly seconded by Mayor Alexander to re-appoint Jim Bryan, Cory
Bruce, Don Lee and Randy Croslin for another term on the Canyon Economic Development
Corporation Board of Directors. Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Richardson moved, duly seconded by Mayor Alexander to extend the contract for
City Manager Randy Criswell to 3 years with an 18 month severance, 5% salary increase and
increase his car allowance from $650 a month to $700 a month. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Pro-Tem Welch moved, duly seconded by Mayor Alexander to increase City Attorney
Chuck Hester’s base pay to $6700 a month. Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Richardson moved, duly seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Welch to increaseMunicipal
Court Judge Bob Splawn’s monthly salary from $1550 a month to $1600 a month. Motion carried
unanimously.
Mayor Pro-Tem Welch moved, duly seconded by Mayor Alexander to contract with the City
Engineer, Brandt Engineering as is. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 12. Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Pro-Tem Welch moved this meeting be adjourned.
__________________________
Quinn Alexander, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Gretchen Mercer, City Secretary
Agenda
AGENDA
NOTICE OF MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the governing body of the City of Canyon will meet at 5:30 p.m. on the 25th day of
August, 2014, in the Commission Chambers of City Hall at 301 16th Street in the City of Canyon to discuss the
following agenda items:
1. Call to Order.
2. Invocation.
3. Pledge of Allegiance.
4. Approval of the Minutes of the Meeting of August 18, 2014.
5. Public Forum – Comments from Interested Citizens.
6. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Proposed CEDC Budget for 2014-2015 with Financial Update.
7. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on RFQ’s for Swimming Pool.
8. Budget Work Session
9. Hold Second and Final Public Hearing on Proposed Tax Rate For Fiscal Year 2014-2015
10. Executive Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.072, Deliberation Regarding Real
Property, §551.087, Economic Development Negotiations, §551.071, Consultation with Attorney, and.
§551.074, Personnel Matters (CEDC Board of Directors, City Manager, City Attorney, Municipal Court
Judge, City Engineer)
11. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Items Discussed in Executive Session.
12. Adjournment.
Randy Criswell, City Manager
I certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the bulletin board of the Civic Complex of the City of
Canyon, Texas on the 22nd day of August, 2014.
Gretchen Mercer, City Clerk
City of Canyon
City Commission Meeting
August 18, 2014
The City Commission of the City of Canyon met in regular session at 5:30 p.m. in the City
Commission Chambers of the Civic Complex. Mayor Alexander presided over the meeting with
the following Commissioners in attendance: Mayor Pro-Tem Jed Welch, Gary Hinders, Justin
Richardson, and David Logan.
Also present were the following City Staff: City Manager Randy Criswell, Assistant City Manager
Chris Sharp, City Secretary Gretchen Mercer, Fire Chief Mike Webb, Parks and Recreation
Director Brian Noel, Golf Course Superintendent John Haun, Golf Course Manager Casey
Renner, Librarian Sandra Munger, Assistant City Manager for Special Projects Jon Behrens,
Director of Public Works Dan Reese, Police Chief Dale Davis, Code Enforcement Director Danny
Cornelius, and City Attorney Chuck Hester.
Item 1. Call to Order.
Mayor Alexander called the meeting to order at 5:34 p.m.
Item 2. Invocation.
Commissioner Logan gave the invocation.
Item 3. Pledge of Allegiance.
Chief of Police Dale Davis led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Item 4. Approval of Minutes of the Meeting of August 4, 2014.
Commissioner Logan moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Hinders, to approve the minutes
of August 4, 2014. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 5. Public Forum – Comments from Interested Citizens.
Les Miller – 4 Macy, Canyon East Subdivision. Mr. Miller stated he supported the park in the
Canyon East Subdivision.
James Barrington – 14 Cherrywood Square, Canyon, Texas. Mr. Barrington stated he was in
favor of taking care of the swimming pool, whether by repairing, replacing or expanding. Mr.
Barrington said the pool gets a lot of use by citizens and he encourage the Commission to move
forward with the study to get the right answers.
Greg Ragland – Mr. Ragland stated he does not live in the City of Canyon, but is the president of
the Canyon Swim Team. Mr. Ragland stated he hoped consideration would be given to the
survey done by the Pool Committee and a 6 lane lap pool deep enough for diving and a water
park be considered, all that provides many health benefits. Mr. Ragland stated Canyon High
School had been approved to sponsor a Canyon Swim Team and currently the team uses the
pool at WTA&M University, but there were many scheduling problems there, so the team often
travels to Hereford for practice. Mr. Ragland said a pool would draw in swim meets, triathlons,
and give Canyon a chance to compete. Currently he has 45 kids interested in the swim team.
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Dr. Nabarun Ghosh - #6 Quay Lane – Resident of Canyon East Subdivision, Canyon, Texas. Dr.
Ghosh said he has lived in Canyon 15 years after living in 4 different cities. Dr. Ghosh said he
likes Canyon and the best part is the community. He stated support for developing a park in the
Canyon East Subdivision as it would be an asset providing a safe area for children.
Item 6. Update From City Staff (Status of Audit, Water Usage, Sealcoating).
City Manager Randy Criswell gave brief updates as follows.
Mr. Criswell said the Auditors are trying to schedule an audit committee meeting and hope to get
that done by the end of August, meaning the audit must be very close to completion.
Mr. Criswell presented water use graphs provided by Public Works Director Dan Reese. Mr.
Criswell commended Mr. Reese in the addition of daily averages to the graph and stated the use
is good, the rain has been very beneficial.
Mr. Criswell stated sealcoating had begun and confirmed with Public Works Director Dan Reese
that it should be completed by Tuesday or Wednesday this week including cleanup.
Item 7. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Resolution No. 12-2014, Ordering a Local
Option Election.
City Manager Randy Criswell presented Resolution No. 12-2014 for consideration. Mr. Criswell
explained the two petitions circulated were verified with the required number of signatures and
the next step was to call the election to allow the voters to decide. Mr. Criswell stated the
petitions were for two propositions as follows: “The legal sale of beer and wine for off-premise
consumption only”, meaning beer and wine could be sold at a grocery store, or convenience and
taken off premise for consumption; and for “The legal sale of mixed beverages in restaurants by
food and beverage certificate holders only”, with a food a beverage permit being available only to
establishments deriving at least 51% of their revenue from food. This would include all types of
alcoholic beverages.
After discussion, Commissioner Logan moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Richardson to
approve Resolution No. 12-2014 as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-2014
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Canyon, Texas, Ordering a
Special Local Option Election for “The Legal Sale of Beer and Wine for Off-
Premise Consumption Only” and “The Legal Sale of Mixed Beverages in
Restaurants by Food and Beverage Certificate Holders Only” to be Held in the
City of Canyon on the 4th Day of November 2014; Designating Polling Places;
Ordering Notices of Election to be Given; Authorizing Execution of Joint
Election Contract; Providing a Repealing Clause; Providing a Severability
Clause; and Providing for an Effective Date.
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Item 8. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on the Proposed Budget for Potter Randall
County Emergency Communications District for 2014-2015.
Director of the Potter/Randall Emergency Communications District Greg Green presented the
proposed budget for the 911 District. Mr. Green recognized Police Chief Dale Davis as the
newest member of the 911 Board.
After brief discussion, Mayor Pro-Tem Welch moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Hinders to
approve the Potter/Randall 911 budget as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
.
Item 9. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Plat for Southwind Addition Unit No. 2.
Code Enforcement Director Danny Cornelius presented a plat for Southwind Addition Unit No. 2
for approval. Mr. Cornelius stated Larry Wilhite had submitted the plat and although it was not
within the city limits of Canyon it was within the one mile Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). Mr.
Cornelius said Southwind Addition Unit No. 2 was south of Canyon, west of Hwy 87 between Rice
Road and Pondaseta Lane. Mayor Alexander asked if there were alleys planned in the
subdivision. Mr. Cornelius stated there was not, that alleys have been discussed by Public Works
Director Dan Reese, City Manager Randy Criswell and himself, and they require a lot of
maintenance with the trend leaning towards no alleys. Mr. Cornelius stated there were pros and
cons to alleys, but it looks to be a good trade off to not have alleys alleviating the extra
maintenance. Mayor Alexander stated Mr. Wilhite had a lot of experience with subdivisions and
the city is very pleased with his developments. Mr. Cornelius stated the Planning and Zoning
Commission had reviewed the plat and voted unanimously to recommend approval of the plat to
the City Commission.
After discussion, Commissioner Logan moved, duly seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Welch to
approve the plat for Southwind Addition Unit No. 2 as recommended. Motion carried
unanimously.
Item 10. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Palo Duro Creek Golf Course 3 rd Quarter
Report. .
Golf Course Superintendent John Haun and Golf Course Manager Casey Renner presented the
2014 3rd Quarter Report for the Palo Duro Creek Golf Course. Mr. Haun and Mr. Renner reported
rounds were down by about 15% mostly due to inclement weather and stated area golf courses
were experiencing the same numbers.
After discussion, Commissioner Richardson moved, duly seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Welch to
approve the 3rd quarter report as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 11. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Request to United States Army Corps of
Engineers for Inclusion in List of Possible Section 205 Project Feasibility Studies.
City Manager Randy Criswell presented the opportunity to participate in the Section 205 Project
Feasibility Study. Mr. Criswell gave a brief history of the development of the Palo Duro Creek
Restoration Foundation founded in the mid 2000’s, a non-profit entity created with the desire to
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have the Corps of Engineers study, design and build flood prevention and beautification along
Palo Duro Creek. Mr. Criswell stated at that time the Corps informed the City they had been
prohibited from taking on any new 205 studies due to limited funding, but if they were ever given
any more funding, the Canyon project could be considered. Mr. Criswell stated he was recently
contacted by the Corps and informed there is some funding for Section 205 Feasibility Studies
inquiring if the City of Canyon was still interested. Mr. Criswell stated if the City was interested
our name would be thrown into the hat for consideration along with other flood prone areas, so no
guarantee we’d make the cut. Mr. Criswell said if the city was selected, the Corps would pay the
first $100,000 of the study with any overages split 50/50 between the city and the Corps. Mr.
Criswell said once the study was complete, the City could choose whether or not to proceed with
the construction of the improvements. Mr. Criswell said if the City did decide to proceed, we
would match the Federal money with 35% of local match, of which 10% had to be cash.
However, at any time we chose, we could back out of the project up until we committed to fund
the actual project. Mayor Pro-Tem Welch asked if the goal of the study was aesthetic or
preventive, and if the flood prone areas had always been considered in a “flood zone”? Mr.
Criswell stated he always told the Foundation it was not a beautification directed study but a
preventive one, and that prior to the 1978 flood, there wasn’t a designated flood zone and no
flood insurance requirements. Commissioner Hinders stated he thought the city should continue
with the process with nothing to lose and it would be moving forward.
After discussion, Commissioner Hinders moved, duly seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Welch to
complete and file the Letter of Request to be considered for the Section 205 project. Motion
carried unanimously.
Item 12. Budget Work Session.
Mayor Alexander gave a brief overview of the budget from the first budget work session. After
discussion, Commissioners directed staff to put together numbers for various areas to be
presented at the Commission Meeting August 25, 2014.
Item 13. Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Budget For Fiscal Year 2014-2015.
Mayor Alexander opened the Public Hearing for the Proposed Budget For Fiscal Year 2014-2015.
There being no comment, Mayor Alexander Closed the Public Hearing.
Item 14. Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Tax Rate For Fiscal Year 2014-2015.
Mayor Alexander opened the Public Hearing for the Proposed Tax Rate For Fiscal Year 2014-
2015. There being no comment, Mayor Alexander Closed the Public Hearing.
Item 15. Executive Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.072 Deliberation
Regarding Real Property, §551.087 Economic Development Negotiations, §551.071
Consultation with Attorney, and §551.074 Personnel Matters (CEDC Board of
Directors, City Manager, City Attorney, Municipal Court Judge, City Engineer).
Mayor Alexander indicated the Commission would adjourn into executive session at 7:06 p.m.
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Item 16. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Items Discussed in Executive Session.
Upon returning from executive session at 10:10 pm, no action was taken.
Item 17. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Meeting Dates for the Month of September
and October 2014.
After discussion, Commissioners set the October meeting date for Monday, October 20, 2014 as
the only meeting for that month.
Item 18. Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Pro-Tem Welch moved this meeting be adjourned.
__________________________
Quinn Alexander, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Gretchen Mercer, City Secretary
AGENDA
To: Randy Mayor and City Commission
From: Evelyn Ecker, Executive Director, CEDC
Date: August 20, 2014
Re: Proposed CEDC Budget for 2014-2015 with Financial Update
Please find attached to this memo the Canyon Economic Development Corporation
Proposed Budget for year 2014-2015. I have also enclosed a balance sheet as of July 31,
2014, a spread sheet showing the history of the CEDC’s portion of sales tax revenue, and a
recap of the project funding obligations to date.
At the CEDC meeting on Thursday, August 15, 2013, the Proposed Budget was approved
and the recommendation was made to present the budget to the City Commission for
approval at the August 25, 2014 meeting. It is staff’s recommendation that the CEDC budget
for 2014-2015 be approved as presented.
City of Canyon
CANYON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
2014-2015
Approved Budget 9-months Proposed Budget
2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015
REGULAR SALARIES $90,704 $87,734 $93,007
TEMP SALARIES $3,000 $0 $0
SOCIAL SECURITY $6,939 $0 $7,115
RETIREMENT $16,191 $0 $16,462
HOSPITALIZATION $10,833 $0 $12,561
WORKERS COMPENSATION $243 $0 $249
LONGEVITY $504 $0 $0
SUBTOTAL $128,414 $87,734 $129,394
OFFICE SUPPLIES $2,000 $1,741 $2,400
MAPS & SUBSCRIPTIONS $250 $0 $250
FOOD $500 $928 $1,000
OTHER OPERATING SUPPLIES $1,250 $3,454 $1,250
SUBTOTAL $4,000 $6,123 $4,900
LEASE OR RENT $12,120 $9,063 $12,120
UTILITIES $2,500 $1,863 $3,000
TELEPHONE $0 $0 $0
POSTAGE & FREIGHT $215 $215 $500
TRAVEL EXPENSE $5,000 $3,694 $5,000
PRINTING AND BINDING $3,000 $652 $2,500
OTHER INSURANCE $750 $696 $800
DUES,MEMBERSHIP,TUITION $5,500 $3,322 $5,500
OTHER CONTRACTUAL $15,000 $12,177 $25,000
LEGAL SERVICES $5,000 $2,179 $10,000
ACCOUNTING SERVICE, AUDIT $5,800 $5,800 $5,800
MONTHLY ACCT. SERVICE $2,700 $1,900 $3,000
SUBTOTAL $57,585 $44,061 $73,220
FURNITURE & FIXTURES $7,500 $0 $0
OFFICE EQUIPMENT $2,500 $0 $5,000
SUBTOTAL $10,000 $0 $5,000
SMALL BUSINESS ASST.PRO. $50,000 $20,659 $50,000
$0 $0 $0
SUBTOTAL $50,000 $20,659 $50,000
Total Budget $249,999 $158,577 $262,514
NOTE 2014-2015 Budget approved during the July 24, 2014
CEDC meeting
4B Sales Tax Revenue
Month 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
January $33,411 $35,886 $38,256 $37,355 $40,194 $41,760 $43,832 $46,102
February $47,313 $53,640 $57,695 $63,075 $53,795 $54,157 $54,956 $60,671
March $38,791 $41,800 $44,065 $40,992 $33,545 $48,957 $43,620 $45,713
April $31,979 $38,464 $36,010 $36,351 $43,240 $39,560 $38,800 $42,278
May $41,786 $48,665 $49,973 $53,025 $52,164 $54,131 $53,089 $53,981
June $31,442 $37,694 $37,937 $37,570 $37,975 $40,661 $50,231 $43,377
July $34,317 $37,002 $36,362 $37,576 $37,984 $45,119 $44,715 $41,046
August $43,213 $48,615 $46,678 $49,442 $50,938 $48,739 $52,468 $51,010
September $40,089 $41,516 $40,803 $41,621 $41,208 $41,684 $46,396
October $39,096 $47,683 $47,578 $42,022 $51,914 $46,390 $47,232
November $50,634 $49,118 $45,039 $62,358 $52,889 $53,814 $56,471
December $41,216 $47,032 $49,326 $48,318 $51,637 $53,365 $73,049
Total: $473,287 $527,115 $529,722 $549,705 $547,482 $568,337 $604,860 $384,178
2: 39 PM CANYON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
08/ 19/ 14 Balance Sheet
Accrual Basis As of July 31, 2014
Jul 31, 14
ASSETS
Current Assets
Checking/ Savings
HSB- Marketing& Promotions 79, 226. 25
HSB Cash in Bank 195,492.83
Total Checking/ Savings 274, 719. 08
Total Current Assets 274, 719. 08
Fixed Assets
Property-421 16th Street 28, 674. 00
Furniture& Fixtures 29, 826. 57
Office Equipment 8, 832.27
Leasehold Improvements 2, 775.68
Web Site 3, 466.66
Accumulated Depreciation 20,261. 12
Total Fixed Assets 53, 314. 06
Other Assets
Security Deposits 1, 007.00
Restricted Funds
Canyon Community Fund 13, 086. 11
Total Restricted Funds 13, 086. 11
Non- Restricted Funds- CCF
CCF/AAF- Available 56, 661. 56
Total Non- Restricted Funds- CCF 56, 661. 56
Certificates of Deposits
CD# 9239/ 7808/9788/ 6611 57,235.66
CD# 9654/7921/ 9842/6646 58, 363. 68
CD# 14897 58, 425. 04
Total Certificates of Deposits 174, 024.38
Total Other Assets 244, 779. 05
TOTAL ASSETS 572,812. 19
LIABILITIES& EQUITY
Liabilities
Current Liabilities
Accounts Payable
Grant Payable 340, 000. 00
Total Accounts Payable 340, 000. 00
Total Current Liabilities 340, 000. 00
Total Liabilities 340, 000. 00
Equity
Unrestricted Net Assets 203, 543. 78
Net Income 29, 268. 41
Total Equity 232, 812. 19
TOTAL LIABILITIES& EQUITY 572,812. 19
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Canyon Economic Development Corporation
Funding Obligations to Date (August 20, 2014)
City Parks Project $170,000
PPHM $100,000
Sayakomarns $100,000
Blue Bison Investments $ 52,000
Small Business Assistance Program $ 10,671
Lone Star Milk Producers $150,000 (Land Purchase)
Lone Star Milk Producers $850,000 (Job Creation)
Furman Family $250,000
Total Obligations $1,682,671
Commitments
August 31, 2014
Approved Projects 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
City Park Project $170,000
PPHM - Petroleum Wing $50,000 $25,000 $25,000
Sayakomarns $60,000 $40,000
Blue Bison Investment $25,000 $27,000
Lone Star Milk Producers (Land) $150,000
Lone Star Milk Producers (new Jobs) $85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $85,000
Furman Family $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000
Small Business Asst. Program $29,341 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000
Note: Lone Star goes thru 2024
AGENDA
To: Mayor and City Commission
From: Jon Behrens, Assistant to City Manager for Special Projects
Date: August 20, 2014
Re: Aquatic Facility RFQ
At this time I am requesting approval to move forward with the Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
associated with a Feasibility Study for an aquatic facility. The RFQ will allow the City to solicit
interest from professional consultants related to a potential project in Canyon. Once the most
qualified groups are identified they will be interviewed. The selection process will eventually
lead to contractual negotiations with a consultant and determination of services to be provided,
as well as the cost of the services.
The RFQ states that the City reserves the right to end the selection process without selecting
a consultant or moving forward with the study. The City does not incur any actual expenses in
this process until a contract is signed with the consultant.
I have previously provide information related to the necessity to have a Feasibility Study carried
out. Should you have any questions related to the RFQ or the Feasibility Study please let me
know.
City of Canyon
AGENDA
To: Mayor and City Commission
From: Randy Criswell, City Manager
Date: August 25, 2014
Re: Budget Work Session.
At the last meeting, you continued discussion about the new park at Canyon East, and the
Aquatic Facility feasibility/design. As was discussed, we currently have $60,000 in the budget
for the Canyon East Park, with the potential for another $10,000 that Brian has encumbered
for park improvements.
We also budgeted $40,000 as a maximum for the cost of the feasibility study for the Aquatic
Facility.
There is clearly interest in both of those projects. Whatever you decide, we’ll do.
City of Canyon
City of Canyon
Summary of Potential Certificates of Obligation ("CO") Issuance
Issuance in August 2015 - Swimming Pool and City Hall Improvements
Issuance to Fund $4 Million in Swimming Pool Issuance to Fund $4 Million in City Hall Issuance to Fund $6 Million in City Hall Issuance to Fund $8 Million in City Hall
Fiscal
Improvements Improvements Improvements Improvements
Year
End Principal (1) Interest (2) Total P+I Principal (1) Interest (2) Total P+I Principal (1) Interest (2) Total P+I Principal (1) Interest (2) Total P+I
2015
2016 $ 125,000 $ 202,125 $ 327,125 $ 125,000 $ 202,125 $ 327,125 $ 185,000 $ 301,875 $ 486,875 $ 245,000 $ 401,875 $ 646,875
2017 130,000 195,750 325,750 130,000 195,750 325,750 190,000 292,500 482,500 255,000 389,375 644,375
2018 135,000 189,125 324,125 135,000 189,125 324,125 200,000 282,750 482,750 270,000 376,250 646,250
2019 145,000 182,125 327,125 145,000 182,125 327,125 215,000 272,375 487,375 285,000 362,375 647,375
2020 150,000 174,750 324,750 150,000 174,750 324,750 225,000 261,375 486,375 295,000 347,875 642,875
2021 155,000 167,125 322,125 155,000 167,125 322,125 235,000 249,875 484,875 315,000 332,625 647,625
2022 165,000 159,125 324,125 165,000 159,125 324,125 245,000 237,875 482,875 330,000 316,500 646,500
2023 175,000 150,625 325,625 175,000 150,625 325,625 260,000 225,250 485,250 345,000 299,625 644,625
2024 185,000 141,625 326,625 185,000 141,625 326,625 275,000 211,875 486,875 365,000 281,875 646,875
2025 190,000 132,250 322,250 190,000 132,250 322,250 285,000 197,875 482,875 380,000 263,250 643,250
2026 200,000 122,500 322,500 200,000 122,500 322,500 300,000 183,250 483,250 400,000 243,750 643,750
2027 210,000 112,250 322,250 210,000 112,250 322,250 315,000 167,875 482,875 420,000 223,250 643,250
2028 225,000 101,375 326,375 225,000 101,375 326,375 335,000 151,625 486,625 445,000 201,625 646,625
2029 235,000 89,875 324,875 235,000 89,875 324,875 350,000 134,500 484,500 465,000 178,875 643,875
2030 245,000 77,875 322,875 245,000 77,875 322,875 370,000 116,500 486,500 490,000 155,000 645,000
2031 260,000 65,250 325,250 260,000 65,250 325,250 385,000 97,625 482,625 515,000 129,875 644,875
2032 275,000 51,875 326,875 275,000 51,875 326,875 405,000 77,875 482,875 540,000 103,500 643,500
2033 285,000 37,875 322,875 285,000 37,875 322,875 430,000 57,000 487,000 570,000 75,750 645,750
2034 300,000 23,250 323,250 300,000 23,250 323,250 450,000 35,000 485,000 600,000 46,500 646,500
2035 315,000 7,875 322,875 315,000 7,875 322,875 475,000 11,875 486,875 630,000 15,750 645,750
$ 4,105,000 $ 2,384,625 $ 6,489,625 $ 4,105,000 $ 2,384,625 $ 6,489,625 $ 6,130,000 $ 3,566,750 $ 9,696,750 $ 8,160,000 $ 4,745,500 $ 12,905,500
(1) Includes all estimated costs of issuance.
(2) Based on an assumed interest rate of 5.00%; preliminary, subject to change.
City of Canyon
Summary of Potential Certificates of Obligation ("CO") Issuance
Issuance in August 2015 - Purchase of Water Rights
Issuance to Fund $10 Million to Purchase Water Issuance to Fund $10 Million to Purchase Water Issuance to Fund $10 Million to Purchase Water
Fiscal
Rights -- 20 Year Term Rights -- 25 Year Term Rights -- 30 Year Term
Year
End Principal (1) Interest (2) Total P+I Principal (1) Interest (3) Total P+I Principal (1) Interest (4) Total P+I
2015
2016 $ 305,000 $ 501,875 $ 806,875 $ 200,000 $ 529,725 $ 729,725 $ 135,000 $ 557,013 $ 692,013
2017 320,000 486,250 806,250 215,000 518,831 733,831 145,000 549,313 694,313
2018 335,000 469,875 804,875 225,000 507,281 732,281 155,000 541,063 696,063
2019 355,000 452,625 807,625 235,000 495,206 730,206 160,000 532,400 692,400
2020 370,000 434,500 804,500 250,000 482,475 732,475 170,000 523,325 693,325
2021 390,000 415,500 805,500 265,000 468,956 733,956 180,000 513,700 693,700
2022 410,000 395,500 805,500 275,000 454,781 729,781 190,000 503,525 693,525
2023 430,000 374,500 804,500 290,000 439,950 729,950 200,000 492,800 692,800
2024 455,000 352,375 807,375 310,000 424,200 734,200 215,000 481,388 696,388
2025 475,000 329,125 804,125 325,000 407,531 732,531 225,000 469,288 694,288
2026 500,000 304,750 804,750 340,000 390,075 730,075 235,000 456,638 691,638
2027 525,000 279,125 804,125 360,000 371,700 731,700 250,000 443,300 693,300
2028 555,000 252,125 807,125 380,000 352,275 732,275 265,000 429,138 694,138
2029 585,000 223,625 808,625 400,000 331,800 731,800 280,000 414,150 694,150
2030 615,000 193,625 808,625 420,000 310,275 730,275 295,000 398,338 693,338
2031 645,000 162,125 807,125 445,000 287,569 732,569 315,000 381,563 696,563
2032 675,000 129,125 804,125 470,000 263,550 733,550 330,000 363,825 693,825
2033 710,000 94,500 804,500 495,000 238,219 733,219 350,000 345,125 695,125
2034 750,000 58,000 808,000 520,000 211,575 731,575 370,000 325,325 695,325
2035 785,000 19,625 804,625 550,000 183,488 733,488 390,000 304,425 694,425
2036 580,000 153,825 733,825 410,000 282,425 692,425
2037 610,000 122,588 732,588 435,000 259,188 694,188
2038 640,000 89,775 729,775 460,000 234,575 694,575
2039 675,000 55,256 730,256 485,000 208,588 693,588
2040 715,000 18,769 733,769 515,000 181,088 696,088
2041 540,000 152,075 692,075
2042 575,000 121,413 696,413
2043 605,000 88,963 693,963
2044 640,000 54,725 694,725
2045 675,000 18,563 693,563
$ 10,190,000 $ 5,928,750 $ 16,118,750 $ 10,190,000 $ 8,109,675 $ 18,299,675 $ 10,195,000 $ 10,627,238 $ 20,822,238
(1) Includes all estimated costs of issuance.
(2) Based on an assumed interest rate of 5.00%; preliminary, subject to change.
(3) Based on an assumed interest rate of 5.25%; preliminary, subject to change.
(4) Based on an assumed interest rate of 5.50%; preliminary, subject to change.
City of Canyon
Estimated Tax Increase for Swimming Pool/City Hall Improvements
$4 Million Ave Yearly Debt Service $324,480
Amount of Tax Yearly Amount of
Increase Needed Tax Amount Tax Increase
For a house costing: $ 125,500.00 17.77% $0.443 $83.88
$ 150,000.00 17.77% $0.443 $100.26
$ 200,000.00 17.77% $0.443 $133.68
$6 Million Ave Yearly Debt Service $484,837
Amount of Tax Tax Amount Yearly Amount of
Increase Needed Tax Increase
For a house costing: $ 125,500.00 26.55% $0.4760 $125.33
$ 150,000.00 26.55% $0.4760 $149.79
$ 200,000.00 26.55% $0.4760 $199.73
$8 Million Ave Yearly Debt Service $645,275.00
Amount of Tax Yearly Amount of
Increase Needed Tax Amount Tax Increase
For a house costing: $ 125,500.00 35.35% $0.5091 $166.87
$ 150,000.00 35.35% $0.5091 $199.44
$ 200,000.00 35.35% $0.5091 $265.92
$10 Million Ave Yearly Debt Service $805,937.00
Amount of Tax Tax Amount Yearly Amount of
Increase Needed Tax Increase
For a house costing: $ 125,500.00 44.10% $0.5420 $208.17
$ 150,000.00 44.10% $0.5420 $248.81
$ 200,000.00 44.10% $0.5420 $331.75
Analysis of Funds
As of June 30th
14674 GENERAL FUND CD $ 249,004.51 14675 WW/SS FUND CD $ 595,698.45
15076 GENERAL FUND CD $ 148,852.84 14971 WW/SS FUND CD $ 599,675.17
14895 GENERAL FUND CD $ 505,320.67 WW/SS Sweep Account $ 3,974,533.00
6718 GENERAL FUND CD $ 148,564.72 WW/SS Checking Account $ 2,078,204.00
14970 GENERAL FUND CD $ 149,918.75
8088 GENERAL FUND CD $ 610,979.71 Total WW/SS Funds $ 7,248,110.62
General Fund Checking $ 320,438.00
Total GF $ 2,133,079.20
ASSIGNED FUND BALANCE CATEGORIES GENERAL FUND
POLICE FIRE CIVIC SANITATION CAPITAL FIRE MAYOR
SERVICES PROTECTION STREETS COMPLEX SERVICES OUTLAY PROTECTION COMMISSION
1-1680 1-1681 1-1682 1-1686 1-1687 1-1689 1-1698
13,639.10 968.22 201,253.05 16,569.22 14,011.24 22,750.99 6,650.00 -
No Activity No Activity (12,918.36) No Activity 47,006.87 City Hall No Activity No Activity 25,000
(3,065.00) Study Comprehensive
(15,462.99) Plan
31,446.35
13,639.10 968.22 201,253.05 - 63,576.09 14,011.24 22,750.99 6,650.00 25,000.00
Total Encumbered Funds GF
$ 347,848.69
ASSIGNED FUND BALANCE CATEGORIES UTILITY FUND
WATER PUBLIC WASTEWATER MAYOR CIVIC
DISTRIBUTION WORKS COLLECTION COMMISSION COMPLEX
2-2703 2-2703 2-2703 2-2703 1-1686
09/30/2012 172,803.72 - 770,221.25 - 16,569.22
2012-2013 Budget $111,000 8,000.00 base 25,000.00 Comprehensive 47,006.87 City Hall
maps Plan Study
125,000.00 East Ele Tank
Painting
09/30/2013 408,803.72 8,000.00 770,221.25 25,000.00 63,576.09
Total Encumbered Funds Utility
$ 1,275,601.06
Estimated Amount of Restricted Funds to Finish Year End
GF Utility Total Restricted for Current Budget
$ 1,353,196.00 $ 864,244.00 $ 3,840,889.75
Total Amount of Funds on Hand GF and Utility
$ 9,381,189.82
Estimated Amount of Unrestricted Funds for GF and Utility (if no more Revenue were Collected for 2014)
$ 5,540,300.07
Estimated Fund Balance with Projected Revenue Through FY 2014
$ 6,987,347.00
Canyon East Park Project Cost Breakdown
Hydromulch $35,000.00
Irrigation $95,000.00
Well for Irrigation $80,000.00
Trails for walking and biking $15,000.00
30 light posts $35,000.00
Labor for light hookup $15,000.00
14 Benches $15,000.00
Playground $50,000.00
Landscaping $20,000.00
Restroom $75,000.00
Total $435,000.00
Phase 1: Small park in NE Corner
Restroom $75,000.00
Playground $50,000.00
Well $80,000.00
Irrigation $10,000.00
Hydromulch $5,500.00
Trails $3,500.00
Benches $6,000.00
Landscaping $1,500.00
$231,500.00
Phase 2: Parkway
Irrigation $85,000.00
Hydromulch $29,500.00
Trails for walking and biking $11,500.00
30 light posts $35,000.00
Labor for light hookup $15,000.00
14 Benches $9,000.00
Landscaping $18,500.00
$203,500.00
Phase 2 to be split up as follows:
1st year: Trails, benches and light posts installed $70,500.00
2nd year: Irrigation to be installed $85,000.00
3rd year: Hydromulch and landscaping to be installed $48,000.00
$203,500.00
AGENDA
To: Mayor and City Commission
From: Chris Sharp, Assistant City Manager
Date: August 19, 2014
Re: Hold Second and Final Public Hearing on Proposed Tax Rate for Fiscal Year
2014-2015
Pursuant to the Texas Truth in Taxation Laws, we must hold two public hearings if we are
adopting a tax rate higher than the effective rate. After updating our proposed budget, we are
anticipating increasing the effective tax rate of $.37222 by 5% to $.39083 per $100 valuation.
Tonight is the second of two required public hearings. No action is required at this
time.
City of Canyon
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