City of Canyon Commission Meetings
Regular MeetingCanyon, TX · February 15, 2016
Minutes
City Commission Meeting
February 15, 2016
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 Gary Hinders, Joe Shehan, 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, Director of Code Enforcement Danny Cornelius,
Assistant City Manager for Special Projects Jon Behrens, Director of Public Works Dan Reese,
Parks and Recreation Director Brian Noel, Police Chief Dale Davis and City Attorney Chuck
Hester.
Item 1. Call to Order.
Mayor Alexander called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m.
Item 2. Invocation.
Mayor Pro-Tem Hinders gave the invocation.
Item 3. Pledge of Allegiance.
Derreck Kelments, a student and Member of the Canyon Intermediate Student Council led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
Item 4. Approval of Minutes of the Meeting of February 1, 2016.
Commissioner Logan moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Shehan, to approve the minutes
of February 1, 2016 as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 5. Public Forum – Comments from Interested Citizens.
No comments were made.
Item 6. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Resolution No. 02-2016 Authorizing the
Submission of a FY 2016 Regional Solid Waste Grants Program Application to the
Panhandle Regional Planning Commission.
Director of Public Works Dan Reese presented Resolution No. 02-2016. Mr. Reese stated the
Solid Waste Grant would be used to help offset the cost to dispose of wood waste.
After discussion, Commissioner Hinders moved, duly seconded by Commission Shehan to adopt
Resolution No. 02-2016 as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 02-2016
A RESOLUTION OF THE OF THE CITY OF CANYON, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE
SUBMISSION OF A FY 2016 REGIONAL SOLID WASTE GRANTS PROGAM APPLICATION TO
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THE PANHANDLE REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION (PRPC) AND AUTHORIZING THE
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO REPRESENT THE CITY IN ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO
THIS APPLICATION.
Item 7. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Ordinance No. 1033, Reducing the Speed
Limit on S.H. 217 From 70 MPH to 55 MPH Beginning at the East City Limits /
Georgia Street.
Chief of Police Dale Davis presented Ordinance No. 1033 for consideration. Chief Davis said he
had requested a speed reduction for SH 217 to the Texas Department of Transportation due to
increased traffic from the Canyon East Development. Chief Davis stated TxDOT did a study
justifying the reduction in speed from 70 mph to 55 mph.
After discussion, Mayor Pro-Tem Hinders moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Shehan to
adopt Ordinance No. 1033 as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 1033
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING §71.30(A)(2) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
FOR THE CITY OF CANYON RELATING TO MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS;
ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION (A)(2)(D)(4) ESTABLISHING A 55 MPH
SPEED ZONE ON STATE HIGHWAY 217 FROM MP 2.471 TO MP 3.024;
AMENDING TRAFFIC SCHEDULES IN CHAPTER 74, SCHEDULE I; AND,
PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Item 8. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Formation of Task Force to be Headed by
Mayor Pro-Tem Gary Hinders to Study Water Needs and Issues.
Mayor Pro-Tem Hinders introduced a plan to form a Task Force to address water issues for the
City of Canyon. Mayor Pro-Tem Hinders said the City of Canyon had been working for years to
secure water for the future of Canyon and would like the Task Force to look into potential water
sources, and needs for growth.
After discussion Mayor Alexander appointed Mayor Pro-Tem Hinders and Commissioner Shehan
to start the Task Force seeking out members of expertise from city staff, the City Engineer and
others as they seemed appropriate. Mayor Alexander requested the first report from the Task
Force be presented in approximately 6 months.
Item 9. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Project List to be Considered in Capital
Improvements Plan Draft.
City Manager Randy Criswell presented a list of projects put together by city staff for
consideration of being included in a Capital Improvements Plan. Mr. Criswell stated staff felt
updating the Water and Wastewater System Studies as critical to a Capital Improvement Plan
and that the City Engineer is currently working on an update. Commissioners expressed
appreciation to staff for putting together the list. Commissioner Logan said he would like to see
the automated meter reading system strongly considered and implemented soon. Mr. Criswell
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said many of the brick streets in town are in very bad shape and would have to be addressed in
the near future. Mayor Pro-Tem Hinders requested a total of what has been spent on capital
improvements over the last 6-10 years be provided. Commissioner Logan asked if the vendor for
the automated meter reading system could provide information for that project at a meeting in
March 2016.
Item 10. Executive Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code, §551.072 Regarding Real
Property; and §551.071 Consultation with Attorney.
Mayor Alexander indicated the Commission would adjourn into executive session at 6:30 pm.
Item 11. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Items Discussed in Executive Session.
Upon returning from executive session at 7:17 pm, no action was taken.
Item 12. Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Pro-Tem Hinders moved this meeting be adjourned.
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Quinn Alexander, Mayor
ATTEST:
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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 15th day of
February 2016, 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 February 1, 2015.
5. Public Comment – Comments from Interested Citizens.
6. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Resolution No. 02-2016 Authorizing the Submission of a FY 2016
Regional Solid Waste Grants Program Application to the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission.
7. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Ordinance No. 1033, Reducing the Speed Limit on S.H. 217 From
70 MPH to 55 MPH Beginning at the East City Limits / Georgia Street.
8. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Formation of Task Force to be Headed by Mayor Pro-Tem Gary
Hinders to Study Water Needs and Issues.
9. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Project List to be Considered in Capital Improvements Plan Draft.
10. Executive Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.072 Regarding Real Property and §551.071
Consultation With Attorney.
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 12th day of February 2016.
Gretchen Mercer, City Clerk
City of Canyon
City Commission Meeting
February 1, 2016
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 Gary Hinders and Joe Shehan.
Commissioners Justin Richardson 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, Director of Code Enforcement Danny Cornelius,
Assistant City Manager for Special Projects Jon Behrens, Director of Public Works Dan Reese,
Business and Community Development Director Evelyn Ecker, Fire Chief Mike Webb, Police
Chief Dale Davis 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.
Mayor Alexander gave the invocation.
Item 3. Pledge of Allegiance.
Members of the Canyon Intermediate Student Council; Skyla Ramsay, Kaylie Davis and Ellie
Frazier, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Item 4. Approval of Minutes of the Meeting of December 21, 2015.
Commissioner Shehan moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Richardson, to approve the
minutes of December 21, 2015 modifying Item 9 to clarify Mr. Shehan questioning the location of
the water distribution line was with the intent of saving $200,000 to $300,000 in his opinion.
Motion carried unanimously.
Item 5. Public Forum – Comments from Interested Citizens.
No comments were made.
Item 6. Conduct Public Hearing and Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Adopting the
2014 Updated Hazard Mitigation Plan for the City of Canyon.
Fire Chief Mike Webb presented a resolution adopting the 2014 Updated Hazard Mitigation Plan
for the City of Canyon. Chief Webb thanked all staff and the Panhandle Regional Planning
Commission for all the hard work and long hours in getting the plan updated. Chief Webb
introduced Mr. John Kiehl from the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission who gave a brief
summary of the plan and steps taken to update it.
Mayor Alexander opened the public hearing.
There being no comment, Mayor Alexander closed the Public hearing.
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After discussion, Commissioner Hinders moved, duly seconded by Commission Shehan to adopt
Resolution No. 01-2016 as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 7. Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Ordinance
No. 1031, Amending Chapter 156, Zoning Code of the City of Canyon Code of
Ordinances, by Adding Section 5.14, Sidewalk Displays and Cafes and Amending
Table 1-1, Summary Use Chart.
Code Enforcement Director Danny Cornelius presented Ordinance No. 1033 for consideration.
Mr. Cornelius stated the Canyon Planning and Zoning Commission has been working on this
Ordinance addressing accumulations of household furniture and wares on the sidewalks around
the downtown square due to complaints from surrounding merchants and citizens. Mr. Cornelius
stated the front of the buildings around the square sit on the property line making the sidewalks
public property. Mr. Cornelius stated the Summary Use Chart in Table 1-1 of the Zoning
Ordinance prohibits the storage and sale of furniture and appliances (outside a building) in all the
residential districts and RC-3 (Central Area District). Mr. Cornelius stated the square is located in
RC-3. Mr. Cornelius said the proposed Ordinance would restrict the display of items on public
sidewalks to an area not to exceed 3 feet wide next to the front of the building and 5 feet in height
and all display merchandise would have to removed from the sidewalk when the business is
closed. Mr. Cornelius said all-weather seating, flower pots and seasonal decorations may be left
outside provided they are not for sale. Mr. Cornelius said sidewalk cafes would be required to
maintain a minimum distance of 48 inches between the street curb and any furniture or 60 inches
if the building is located at an intersection. All businesses with public sidewalk displays would be
required to obtain a $40 annual license and provide proof of general liability insurance coverage
in the amount of $500,000. Establishments serving alcohol would be required to maintain
coverage of $1,000,000. Mr. Cornelius said the Planning and Zoning Commission voted
unanimously to recommend approval of Ordinance No. 1031 to the City Commission after holding
several Public Hearings and working with effected merchants and the Canyon Chamber of
Commerce.
Mayor Alexander opened the public hearing.
There being no comment, Mayor Alexander closed the public hearing.
After discussion, Commissioner Shehan moved, duly seconded by Mayor Alexander to adopt
Ordinance No. 1031 as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 1031
Sidewalk Displays and Cafes
Storage and Sale of Household Furniture and Appliances
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CANYON, TEXAS, AMENDING
CHAPTER 156, ZONING CODE, OF THE CITY OF CANYON CODE OF
ORDINANCES, BY ADDING SECTION 5.14 SIDEWALK DISPLAYS AND
CAFES; AMENDING TABLE 1-1, SUMMARY USE CHART; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Item 8. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on an Update of Repairs to a Substandard
Structure at 1615 4th Avenue.
Code Enforcement Director Danny Cornelius gave a brief update of the final repairs to the
substandard structure located at 1615 4th Ave. Mr. Cornelius said all issues had been addressed
and the property was in compliance with code. Mr. Cornelius said the property owner Mrs. Brent
was present to answer any questions.
After discussion Mayor Pro-Tem Hinders moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Shehan to
accept the recommendation of staff to discontinue updates of repairs to the property located at
1615 4th Avenue finding the structure now in compliance with City of Canyon Code. Motion
carried unanimously.
Item 9. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on 2015 Annual Code Enforcement Report.
Director of Code Enforcement Danny Cornelius gave a summary of activity in the Code
Enforcement Department for 2014. Mayor Alexander commended Code Enforcement Staff on a
great job and customer service.
After discussion, Commissioner Shehan moved, duly seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Hinders to
approve the 2015 Annual Code Enforcement Report as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 10. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Quarterly Finance Report by Finance
Director Chris Sharp.
Assistant City Manager Chris Sharp presented the Quarterly Finance Report. After discussion
Mayor Pro-Tem Hinders moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Shehan to approve the
Quarterly Finance Report with correction to the dates. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 11. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Quarterly Investment Report by Finance
Director Chris Sharp.
Assistant City Manager Chris Sharp presented the Quarterly Investment Report. After discussion
Commissioner Shehan moved, duly seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Hinders, to approve the
Quarterly Investment Report as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 12. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Annual Police Report and 2015 Racial
Profiling Report from Chief of Police Dale Davis.
Chief of Police Dale Davis presented the Annual Police and Racial Profiling Report for 2015.
After discussion, Commissioner Shehan moved, duly seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Hinders to
approve the 2015 Annual Police and Racial Profiling Report as presented. Motion carried
unanimously.
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Item 13. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Bids Received for Wastewater Collection
System Improvements – 12” Sewer Line in 1st Avenue from 8th Street to 600’ East of
Brown Road – EDA Project #08-01-05039.
Director of Public Works Dan Reese presented bids opened Thursday, January 21, 2016 to
enlarge the sewer service to the new industrial park associated with the development and
construction of the Lone Star Dairy Products facility. Mr. Reese this line would open the potential
to serve much of the commercial property currently without sewer service along Highway 60. Mr.
Reese said funding would come from a 50-50 matching grant from the US Department of
Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA). Mr. Reese said the EDA grant award
was for approximately $1,160,000 of which the City’s match will be half. The funds were not
budgeted and would come from reserves. Mr. Reese said five bids ranging from $568,000.00 to
$1,643,000.00.
BID TABULATION SHEET
WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
12” SEWER LINE NW 1ST AVE FROM 8TH STREET TO 600’ EAST OF BROWN ROAD
CANYON, TEXAS
January 21, 2015
Mr. Reese stated Dwight Brandt, the City Engineer, had extensively researched and vetted the
low bidder, J & H Services from Albuquerque, since their bid was so low. Mr. Reese said it is the
recommendation of staff and the City Engineer to award the bid to the low bidder, J&H Services
of Albuquerque in the amount of $567,628.00.
After discussion, Mayor Pro-Tem Hinders moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Shehan to
award the bid for the EDA Grant Wastewater Collection System Improvements 12” Sewer Line
NW 1st Ave. from 8th Street to 600’ East of Brown Road to the low bidder, J & H Services of
Albuquerque in the amount of $567,628.00. Motion carried unanimously.
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Item 14. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Received for Sealcoating 2016 Project.
Director of Public Works Dan Reese presented bids opened Tuesday, January 12, 2016 for 2016
Sealcoating. Mr. Reese said the target area for 2016 is everything east of 28th Street and a few
blocks around Canyon High School. Mr. Reese said the total base bid quantity was
approximately 178,000 square yards. Mr. Reese said 3 bids were received.
BID TABULATION SHEET SEALCOATING 2016
January 12, 2016 2:00 p.m.
Description Estimated
Construction of Single Quantity Unit
Sealcoating Using 177,730 SY
Precoated Rock
Bidder Unit Price Ext. Amount Days to BASE BID
Complete
Lipham Asphalt $1.700 $302,141.00 45 $302,141.00
Freeman Paving $1.880 $334,132.40 30 $334,132.40
G&G Operators $2.160 $383,896.80 120 $383,896.80
Mr. Reese said it is the recommendation of staff and the City Engineer to award the bid for 2016
Sealcoating to the low bidder, Lipham Asphalt and Paving in the amount of $302,141.00.
After discussion, Commissioner Shehan moved, duly seconded by Mayor Alexander to award the
bid for the 2016 Sealcoating project to Lipham Asphalt and Paving in the amount of $302,141.00.
Motion carried unanimously.
Item 15. Strategic Plan Phase 1 Update.
Assistant City Manager for Special Projects Jon Behrens gave a brief update of the plan to solicit
public input from a series of Public Meetings and utilize the information to help develop a Short
Term Strategic Plan. Mr. Behrens was instructed to conduct at least two public meetings on
different days.
Item 16. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Need for Public Restrooms on Downtown
Square, Location desired, and Commitment to Maintain.
City Manager Randy Criswell presented a proposal from Blue Bison Investments for public
restrooms on the downtown square. Mr. Criswell said he felt there is a need for public restrooms
on the square. Mr. Criswell said Blue Bison had partnered with the CEDC to build “The Shops at
5th Avenue” located between the Cake Company and the TEXAS Office on the south side of the
square. Mr. Criswell said Blue Bison has proposed bathrooms facing 5th Ave included in the
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Shops. Mr. Criswell stated Blue Bison would build the restrooms to City specifications but since
they would take up retail space the City would be required to lease them and provide
maintenance and cleaning.
After discussion, the Commission agreed bathrooms are needed on the square but would prefer
to own the bathrooms. Commissioners directed staff to look at other possible locations to
construct public restrooms that would be owned by the City of Canyon.
Item 17. Executive Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code, §551.074 Personnel:
Appointments to Boards and Commissioner (Main Street Board, Bi-City-County
Health Department); and §551.071 Consultation with Attorney.
Mayor Alexander indicated the Commission would adjourn into executive session at 8:07 pm.
Item 18. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Items Discussed in Executive Session.
Upon returning from executive session at 8:47 pm, the following action was taken.
Commissioner Shehan moved, duly seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Hinders to appoint Jolenna
Wright, Cindy Sayakomarn, Brent Lott, and Brian Noel to the expired terms of Helen Campsey,
Janna Wartes, Warren Pitt, and Mandy Williams on the Canyon Main Street Advisory Board.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Pro-Tem Hinders moved, duly seconded by Mayor Alexander to reappoint Dr. Kenneth
Crossland to the Amarillo Bi-City-County Health District Board as recommended by the City of
Amarillo Department of Public Health. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 19. Consider Meeting Dates for February 2016.
After discussion, the Commission agreed to Monday, February 15, 2015 as regularly scheduled.
Item 20. Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Pro-Tem Hinders moved this meeting be adjourned.
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Quinn Alexander, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Gretchen Mercer, City Secretary
REGARDING ITEM 6 AGENDA
To: Randy Criswell, City Manager
From: Dan Reese, Public Works Director
Date: February 5, 2016
Re: Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Resolution No. 02-2016 - A
Resolution of the City of Canyon, Texas Authorizing the Submission
of a FY 2016 Regional Solid Waste Grants Program Application to
the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (PRPC) and
Authorizing the Public Works Director to Represent the City in all
Matters Pertaining to this Application.
It has been several years since we have applied for funding from this program as offered by
the TCEQ through the PRPC. These funds are State funds generated from the State’s share
of the landfill tipping fees collected across the State. The TCEQ returns a portion of these
funds to the planning regions to be used to incentivize solid waste reduction, landfill diversion
and recycling projects. Over the years, we have used these grants in different ways. In 2000,
we used this funding to purchase the 18” chipper. In 2006, we implemented our scrap metal
recycling project and used grant funds to construct that facility. In 2007, we used this program
to build and implement our used motor oil recycling facility. In recent years we have struggled
to find a different project to apply for.
This year, we thought that we would test the waters and apply for funds to be used to help us
with our contract chipping. Normally, these projects are for purchasing equipment or
constructing some type of facility, and not solely for contracting services. Over the last few
years, the volume of our brush and tree limb waste has grown to the point where we can
hardly handle it. We have been budgeting money to hire the chipping done, about two to
three times per year. This is extremely expensive, but still much cheaper than purchasing the
equipment to do what we need done. To help with our application scoring, we’re proposing to
offer an approximate 30 percent match to the grant funds. We think that it shows our
commitment to the program and willingness to participate in the program. The adoption of the
resolution before the Commission indicates to the PRPC and the TCEQ that they are
supportive of this effort, also.
We have received two quotes for this work, based on three (3) trips to the chip site and a total
of 80 hours of chipping for the year. Quotes were $48,000 and $64,000. We only have
budgeted $24,000 for this work. If we don’t get to the 80 hours for the year, the golf course
seems to always need some chipping done, as well. We see no problem using the amount of
time quoted. Obviously we will apply for the amount of the lower quote of $48,000. If we
apply a $15,000 match, then the grant amount will be $23,000. If awarded, this allows us to
get our work done and still save some money (about $9,000).
The public works department recommends adoption of Resolution 02-2016
authorizing the submission of an application to the FY 2016 Regional Solid Waste
Grants Program.
City of Canyon
RESOLUTION NO. 02-2016
A RESOLUTION OF THE OF THE CITY OF CANYON, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A
FY 2016 REGIONAL SOLID WASTE GRANTS PROGAM APPLICATION TO THE PANHANDLE
REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION (PRPC) AND AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
TO REPRESENT THE CITY IN ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO THIS APPLICATION.
WHEREAS, the citizens of the State of Texas, either directly or indirectly, pay into a state-
managed solid waste tipping fee fund which provides the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
(TCEQ) the funding to administer a variety of programs designed to afford the state a higher degree of
environmental protection; and
WHEREAS, a portion of these TCEQ-administered tipping fee funds have been made available
to the state's local governments through the regional councils of governments of Texas to provide grants
for regional/local solid waste management projects; and
WHEREAS, the primary intent of these grant funds is that they be used to implement/ enhance
programs at the regional/local level which promote the management goals of the regional and state solid
waste plans; and
WHEREAS, the City of Canyon is eligible to receive these funds and desires to undertake a
program which advances the solid waste management goals and objectives of the state solid waste
management plan and the Panhandle Regional Solid Waste Management Plan.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Commission of the City of Canyon, Texas:
1. That the City Commission has reviewed the project details and has duly authorized the
submission of a related grant application to the PRPC.
2. That City of Canyon is applying for funds to equip and implement a program to be known as the
City of Canyon Waste Wood and Brush Reduction Project.
3. That the City Commission designates the Public Works Director to act as it’s duly authorized
representative in all matters pertaining to this application.
4. That any grant funds received will be used for their intended purpose.
5. That as a condition of funding, the City of Canyon agrees to provide the necessary certifications
and assurances required by the TCEQ.
CONSIDERED AND APPROVED THIS 15th DAY OF February , 2016
Quinn Alexander, Mayor
ATTEST:
Gretchen Mercer, City Secretary
REGARDING ITEM 7 AGENDA
To: Canyon City Commission
From: Dale Davis, Chief of Police
Date: 02/09/2016
Re: Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Ordinance No. 1033, Reducing the Speed Limit
on S.H. 217 From 70 MPH to 55 MPH Beginning at the East City Limits / Georgia Street.
In July 2015, I requested a speed reduction study for a location adjacent to Canyon East. A
concerned citizen had brought to my attention that the posted speed was too high for the
current increase of traffic in that area. I followed up on the request and found that the request
had validity and a plan was put in place to get the speed reduced.
I made a formal request to the Texas Department of Transportation to look into a speed
reduction on S.H. 217. I was informed that a speed study would be required prior to any
reduction being approved.
In February 2016 I was informed by TXDOT that the study justified the reduction of speed in
the Canyon East area. This reduction will lower the speed from 70 mph to 55 mph. The 55
mph zone will remain in effect until a point east of Canyon East or in line with south Georgia
Street.
I ask that you consider and approve the reduction of speed ordinance presented before you.
Respectfully,
Dale Davis
Chief of Police
City of Canyon
ORDINANCE NO. 1033
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING §71.30(A)(2) OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CANYON RELATING TO MAXIMUM
SPEED LIMITS; ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION (A)(2)(D)(3)
ESTABLISHING A 55 MPH SPEED ZONE ON STATE HIGHWAY 217
FROM MP 2.471 TO MP 3.024; AMENDING TRAFFIC SCHEDULES IN
CHAPTER 74, SCHEDULE I; AND, PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY AND
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the passage, promulgation, and enforcement of the provisions herein
contained are determined necessary and advisable for the promotion of the general welfare of the
community to carry out the governmental powers and police powers delegated to and possessed
by the City of Canyon; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CANYON, TEXAS;
1. SECTION 2.:
§71.30 (A)(2)(d) is amended to provide as follows:
(3) Establishing a 55 mph speed zone on State Highway 217 from MP 2.471 to MP
3.024.
SECTION 3.:
Chapter 74, Schedule I is amended to add the special speed limits set forth in Section 2.
SECTION 4.:
This ordinance shall be effective on its adoption and the penalty shall be effective upon
publication as required by law.
SECTION 4.:
Severability. If any provision, section, subsection, sentence, clause, or the application of
same to any person or set of circumstances for any reason is held to be unconstitutional,
void or invalid or for any reason unenforceable, the validity of the remaining portions of
this ordinance or the application thereby shall remain in effect, it being the intent of the
City Commission of the City of Canyon, Texas in adopting this ordinance, that no portion
thereof or provision contained herein shall become inoperative or fail by any reasons of
the unconstitutionality of any other portion or provision.
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INTRODUCED ON FEBRUAY 15, 2016, and PASSED AND ADOPTED ON
FEBRUARY 15, 2016.
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QUINN ALEXANDER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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GRETCHEN MERCER, City Clerk
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REGARDING ITEM 8 AGENDA
To: Mayor and City Commission
From: Randy Criswell, City Manager
Date: February 15, 2016
Re: Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Formation of Task Force to be
Headed by Mayor Pro-Tem Gary Hinders to Study Water Needs and
Issues.
Mayor Pro-Tem Hinders has requested that the possibility of a Task Force to study our
water needs be discussed.
City of Canyon
REGARDING ITEM 9 AGENDA
To: Mayor and City Commission
From: Randy Criswell, City Manager
Date: February 15, 2016
Re: Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Project List To Be Considered In
Capital Improvements Plan Draft.
Included in your packet is a list of projects that we’ve put together for possible consideration
for inclusion into a Capital Improvements Plan. This is basically a “wish” list. Clearly, a $40
million Capital Improvement Plan over the next 5 years is impossible. Realistically, not
even over the next 10 years or more. It’s also not a complete list. We’ve charged the City
Engineer with updating our Water and Wastewater System Studies, which staff felt was
critical to a Capital Improvements Plan, and they are working on that.
However, I know this is information you are very interested in, so here’s the list.
We’ll try to be prepared to answer any questions you may have.
City of Canyon
Capital Improvement Plan Year Estimated
Project Description Department Requested Project $ Cost City Manager's Notes
FY 2015 Canyon East Park Irrigation Parks 2015 $ 10,000.00 Funded
Canyon East Water Well Parks 2015 $ 80,000.00 Funded
PDCGC Irrigation Master Plan Golf C 2015 $ 40,000.00 Funded
FY 2015 Totals $ 130,000.00
FY 2016 Hunsley Park 1/2 RR Parks 2016 $ 45,000.00
Canyon East Playground Equip Parks 2016 $ 45,000.00 Funded
RFP Architectual Services Golf C 2016 $ 50,000.00
Replace Vinyl Tile Throughout Library 2016 $ 40,000.00 Partially funded
Drainage 13th & Holly Streets 2016 $ 100,000.00 Other efforts to be made first
East Elevated Tank Paint/Rehab Water Distrib 2016 $ 600,000.00 Funded/Budgeted
Water Main Replacement Water Distrib 2016 $ 100,000.00 Budgeted
Complete WS Study Water Distrib 2016 $ 50,000.00 Bond Proceeds?
12" Water Main ‐ Lone Star DP Water Distrib 2016 $ 250,000.00 EDA Grant should cover half
Install Automated Meter Reading System Water Distrib 2016 $ 900,000.00 Bond Proceeds
Sewer Main Rehab Ww Collect 2016 $ 600,000.00 Budgeted
Complet LS 4 Design/Start Constr Ww Collect 2016 $ 900,000.00 In progress
EDA Grant Match Lone Star Ww Collect 2016 $ 250,000.00 In progress
Canyon NW Design/Con Grav Line Ww Collect 2016 $ 800,000.00 In progress
FY 2016 Totals $ 4,730,000.00
FY 2017 Conner Park Playground Equip Parks 2017 $ 25,000.00
Hunsley Park Playground Equip Parks 2017 $ 20,000.00
Hunsley Park 1/2 RR Parks 2017 $ 45,000.00
Shade Covers for KJMBC Parks 2017 $ 50,000.00
Golf Projects Begin Golf C 2017 $ ‐ TBD
Replace Carpet Throughout Library 2017 $ 60,000.00
Design 15th St. Reconstruction Streets 2017 $ 45,000.00
Crowe Paving Ph. 1 Streets 2017 $ 225,000.00
Upgrade SCADA Office/Wells Water Prod 2017 $ 30,000.00
Plan/Design Well 4/6 Replacement Water Prod 2017 $ 150,000.00
Water Main Replacement Water Distrib 2017 $ 100,000.00
LS 4/FM Completed Ww Collect 2017 $ 1,300,000.00
Revise Sewer Study Ww Collect 2017 $ 50,000.00
Complete EDA Grant Match Ww Collect 2017 $ 250,000.00
Canyon NW Design/Con Grav Line Ww Collect 2017 $ 800,000.00
Replace VFD at Main Lift Station W Treat 2017 $ 45,000.00
FY 2017 Totals $ 3,195,000.00
FY 2018 Canyon East Park RR Parks 2018 $ 90,000.00 Commission denied
Golf projects continue Golf C 2018 $ ‐ TBD
15th Street Reconstruction Steets 2018 $ 450,000.00
Crowe Paving Ph. 2 Streets 2018 $ 250,000.00
Design Pond Lane Reconstruct Streets 2018 $ 70,000.00
Replace 4th St Clearwells 1 MG Water Prod 2018 $ 1,700,000.00
Water Main Replacement Water Distrib 2018 $ 100,000.00
Demo/Remove 4th Elev Tank Water Distrib 2018 $ 75,000.00
Install SCADA Tower Water Distrib 2018 $ 25,000.00
Replace LS 1 Ww Collect 2018 $ 650,000.00
Sewer Main Rehab Ww Collect 2018 $ 400,000.00
Install SCADA at Lift Stations Ww Collect 2018 $ 125,000.00
Compete Main LS Rehab ‐ Elec W Treat 2018 $ 50,000.00
FY 2018 Totals $ 3,895,000.00
FY 2019 Paul Lindsey P 1/2 RR Parks 2019 $ 50,000.00
Hunsley Park grass replacement Parks 2019 $ 40,000.00
Purchase For Lindsey Park Expand Parks 2019 $ 125,000.00
Design 4th Ave. Reconstruct Streets 2019 $ 85,000.00
Crowe Paving Ph. 3 Streets 2019 $ 225,000.00
Pond Land Reconstruct Ph. 1 Streets 2019 $ 350,000.00
Replace Well 4/6 Water Prod 2019 $ 1,100,000.00
Transmission Line Kim ‐ Canyon E Water Prod 2019 $ 5,200,000.00
Water Main Replacement Water Distrib 2019 $ 100,000.00
Res Meter Replace ‐ Auto read Water Distrib 2019 $ 300,000.00
Reroute Line C Under RH Elem Ww Collect 2019 $ 950,000.00
Replace Irrigate P 2 W Treat 2019 $ 175,000.00
FY 2019 Totals $ 8,700,000.00
FY 2020 Paul Lindsey P 1/2 RR Parks 2020 $ 45,000.00
PL Park Parking Expand Parks 2020 $ 50,000.00
4th Avenue Reconstruct Ph. 1 Streets 2020 $ 400,000.00
Pond Lane Reconstuct Ph. 2 Streets 2020 $ 350,000.00
Install Storage Tank Kim Rd 1 MG Water Prod 2020 $ 1,100,000.00
Water Main Replacement Water Distrib 2020 $ 100,000.00
Canyon E Elevated Tank Water Distrib 2020 $ 1,500,000.00
Replace/Rehab 4 Street P Station Water Distrib 2020 $ 300,000.00
Pump Replace/Rehab LS 2 & 3 Ww Collect 2020 $ 350,000.00 Wastewater System Study
Replace 18" FM to Treatment Plant W Treat 2020 $ 1,000,000.00 Completes replacement of old pipe
FY 2020 Totals $ 5,195,000.00
Other Needs, Time Frame Not Determined
Brick Streets ‐ asphalt ‐ 42 blocks Streets $ 3,200,000.00 Number could be much larger
Expansion of WWTIF WW Treatment $ 6,000,000.00
Skate Park PL Park Parks $ 50,000.00
Municipal Facilites $ 6,000,000.00
FY 2016 Total $ 4,730,000.00
FY 2017 Total $ 3,195,000.00
FY 2018 Total $ 3,895,000.00
FY 2019 Total $ 8,700,000.00
FY 2020 Total $ 5,195,000.00
CIP Total as of 7/27/2015 $ 40,965,000.00
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