City of Canyon Commission Meetings
Regular MeetingCanyon, TX · July 25, 2016
Minutes
City Commission Meeting
July 25, 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, David Logan, and
Justin Richardson. Commissioner Joseph Shehan was unable to attend.
Also present were the following City Staff: City Manager Randy Criswell, Assistant City Manager
Chris Sharp, City Secretary Gretchen Mercer, Golf Course Manager John Haun, Assistant City
Manager for Special Projects Jon Behrens, Chief of Police Dale Davis, Public Works Director Dan
Reese, Librarian Sandra Munger, Parks and Recreation Director Brian Noel, Business and
Community Development Director Evelyn Ecker, 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.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Alex E. Hernandez of Boy Scout Troop 31. Mr. Hernandez
attended the meeting to attain his Citizenship Merit Badge.
Item 4. Approval of Minutes of the Meeting of June 30, 2016.
Commissioner Richardson moved, duly seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Hinders, to approve the
minutes of June 30, 2016 as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 5. Approval of Minutes of the Meeting of July 11, 2016.
Mayor Pro-Tem Hinders moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Richardson, to approve the
minutes of July 11, 2016 as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 6. Public Comment– Comments from Interested Citizens.
No Public Comment was made
Item 7. 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
Commissioner Logan moved, duly seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Hinders to approve the Quarterly
Finance Report as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
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Item 8. 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 Richardson moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Logan to approve the
Quarterly Investment Report as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 9. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Awarding Banking Contract.
Assistant City Manager Chris Sharp presented documentation supporting awarding a banking
contract for City of Canyon depository services. Mr. Sharp introduced Mr. E.K. Hufstedler
representing Valley View Consulting, L.L.C. who provided an analysis of applications received for
Primary Depository Bank Services. Mr. Hufstedler said the current depository bank contract with
Happy State Bank would expire August 31, 2016 and the new contract would commence
September 1, 2016 for two years with three one-year extension options. Mr. Hufstedler said
applications were received from Amarillo National Bank, First United Bank and Happy State Bank
(incumbent). Mr. Hufstedler stated all bank applications were competitive but Happy State Banks
proposal requires the City of Canyon keep all of its balances at the Bank or in a local government
investment pool such as TexPool or LOGIC (all or nothing). Mr. Hufstedler said this would restrict
the City’s ability to manage its investable cash balances and could have a significant impact over
the five-year term of agreement. Applications from Amarillo National and First United Bank stated
“right of first refusal” and “no restrictions” respectively. Mr. Hufstedler said after much
consideration, Valley View Consulting concurred with City Staff and recommended the City
Commission conditionally award the primary depository bank services contract to Happy State
Bank and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute the agreements most
advantageous to the city. Mr. Hufstedler said the City Commission should also authorize the City
Manager to negotiate the most advantageous agreement with either Amarillo National Bank or
First United Bank if an acceptable agreement with Happy State Bank could not be reached.
Commissioners voiced concern on the ability to invest available funds in higher performing
financial institutions. Gary Houlette, representing Happy State Bank approached the Commission
and asked permission to speak on behalf of HSB. After speaking, Mayor Alexander then
extended an invitation for representatives from Amarillo National Bank and First United Bank to
address the Commission which they refused.
After discussion, Commissioner Logan moved to accept staff’s recommendation authorizing City
Manager Randy Criswell to enter into negotiations with Happy State Bank and see if they would
modify their application allowing investment of available funds in other institutions.
After discussion, Commissioner Logan amended his motion adding for City Manager Randy
Criswell to bring the Resolution modified with the negotiation back to the Commission for
consideration.
Commissioner Richardson seconded the motion. Motion carried with Mayor Pro-Tem Hinders
abstaining.
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Item 10. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Review of Public Comments and Possible
Goals to be Set.
Assistant City Manager for Special Projects Jon Behrens gave an overview of goal statements
given from the City Commission Work Session June 30, 2016. Mr. Behrens said staff had added
five additional goals representing major tasks and wanted to confirm that all goals were included
as desired. Mr. Behrens said all goals were proposed to be addressed FY2017. Commissioners
requested that things needing to be immediately addressed and of high importance to citizens be
put on a “short term goals” list and asked that a timeline be included with the next discussion.
Item 11. Budget Work Session.
City Manager Randy Criswell gave an overview of the Budget Work Session held July 11, 2016.
Mr. Criswell said no changes had been made from that presentation. Commissioner Logan said
he didn’t want to see the City of Canyon get behind in taking care of infrastructure and would like
to support an 8% tax increase and a 4% increase in water rates instead of the proposed 3%. Mr.
Logan said he thinks the increase for water from the City of Amarillo will be substantial.
Commissioner Logan proposed the funds from the extra 1% go towards future water main
replacement. Commissioner Logan commended staff on all the work done on the budget
presented.
Item 12. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Taking Record Vote on Proposed Tax
Rate, and Adopt Budget Calendar Setting Dates for Public Hearing.
Assistant City Manager Chris Sharp stated the Truth-in-Taxation requires a record vote on the
proposed maximum tax rate. Mr. Sharp said once this vote was taken, the rate could not
increase but a lower tax rate could be adopted. Mr. Sharp stated the City’s current tax rate is
$0.39083 per $100 valuation. Mr. Sharp said the 2016 effective and rollback tax rates were not
known at this time and were awaiting final numbers from the County. Mr. Sharp also presented a
calendar setting dates for two public hearings as required by the Truth-in-Taxation laws.
After discussion, Commission Logan moved to set a maximum tax rate of $0.45 per $100
valuation. Motion died due to lack of a 2nd.
Mayor Pro-Tem Hinders moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Richardson to set the
maximum tax rate at the current tax rate of $0.39083. In further discussion, Commissioner
Richardson said he agreed taxes needed to be raised to take care of utilities but until he saw a
definite plan towards funds being used for that purpose, he didn’t want to raise the tax rate.
Motion carried 3 to 1 with Commissioner Logan voting against.
Mayor Alexander Aye
Mayor Pro-Tem Hinders Aye
Commissioner Logan Nay
Commissioner Shehan Not present
Commissioner Richardson Aye
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Commissioner Logan moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Richardson to adopt the proposed
tax calendar setting dates for two public hearings and adoption of the City of Canyon budget as
presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 13. Executive Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code, §551.071 Consultation with
Attorney; and §551.072 Real Property.
Mayor Alexander indicated the Commission would adjourn into executive session at 7:21 pm.
Item 14. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Items Discussed in Executive Session.
Upon returning from executive session at 8:08 pm, the following action was taken.
Mayor Pro-Tem Hinders moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Logan to re-appoint Randy
Croslin, Don Lee, Jim Bryan and Cory Bruce to the Canyon Economic Development Corporation
Board. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 15. Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Pro-Tem Hinders 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
July 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 Special Meeting of June 30, 2016.
5. Approval of the Minutes of the Meeting of July 11, 2016.
6. Public Comment – Comments from Interested Citizens.
7. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Quarterly Finance Report by Finance Director Chris Sharp.
8. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Quarterly Investment Report by Finance Director Chris Sharp.
9. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Resolution No. 12-2016 Awarding City of Canyon’s Depository
Bank Contract.
10. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Review of Public Comments and Possible Goals to be Set.
11. Budget Work Session.
12. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Taking Record Vote on Proposed Tax Rate, and Adopt Budget
Calendar Setting Dates for Public Hearing.
13. Executive Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.071 Consultation with Attorney, §551.072
Real Property, §551.087 Economic Development Negotiations, and §551.074 Personnel (Canyon Economic
Development Corporation Board of Directors).
14. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Items Discussed in Executive Session.
15. 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 July 2016.
Gretchen Mercer, City Clerk
City of Canyon
City Commission Special Meeting
June 30, 2016
The City Commission of the City of Canyon met in special session at 1:30 p.m. in the Adobe
Room of the Cole Community Center at 300 16th Street, Canyon, Texas. Mayor Alexander
presided over the meeting with the following Commissioners in attendance Mayor Pro-Tem Gary
Hinders, Justin Richardson David Logan and Joe Shehan.
Also present were the following City Staff: City Manager Randy Criswell, Assistant City Manager
Chris Sharp, Assistant City Manager for Special Projects Jon Behrens, Director of Code
Enforcement Danny Cornelius, and Director of Public Works Dan Reese.
Item 1. Call to Order.
Mayor Alexander called the meeting to order at 1:35 p.m.
Item 2. Invocation.
Commission Richardson gave the invocation.
Item 3. Pledge of Allegiance.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Code Enforcement Director Danny Cornelius.
Item 4. Public Comments – Comments from Interested Citizens.
No Public Comments were made.
Item 5. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Comments Received from Public Through
Recently Conducted Public Meetings and Surveys.
Assistant City Manager for Special Projects Jon Behrens presented information compiled from
Public Meetings and Surveys recently conducted. Discussion was held on the results and
possible goals taken from the public meetings and survey results. No official action was taken,
and staff will bring this up on a future agenda.
Item 6. Adjournment.
There being no further business, Mayor Pro-Tem Hinders moved this meeting be adjourned.
______________________________
Quinn Alexander, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Gretchen Mercer, City Secretary
City Commission Meeting
July 11, 2016
The City Commission of the City of Canyon met in regular session at 12:00 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, Joseph Shehan, and
Justin Richardson. Commissioner David Logan was 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,
Public Works Director Dan Reese, Business and Community Development Director Evelyn Ecker,
Chief of Police Dale Davis, Librarian Sandra Munger, Golf Course Manager John Haun, Fire
Chief Mike Webb, Parks and Recreation Director Brian Noel and City Attorney Chuck Hester.
Item 1. Call to Order.
Mayor Alexander called the meeting to order at 12:08 p.m.
Item 2. Invocation.
Commissioner Richardson gave the invocation.
Item 3. Pledge of Allegiance.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Librarian Sandra Munger.
Item 4. Approval of Minutes of the Meeting of June 20, 2016.
Commissioner Shehan moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Richardson, to approve the
minutes of June 20, 2016 as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 5. Public Comment– Comments from Interested Citizens.
No Public Comment was made.
Item 6. Budget Presentation and Work Session.
City Manager Randy Criswell presented the proposed City of Canyon Budget for Fiscal Year
2016-2017 with a power point presentation highlighting major changes and requests by various
departments. City of Canyon Department Heads were present to answer any questions.
Item 7. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Second and Final Reading of Resolution
No. 10-2016 for the Purchase of Property Located at 502 15th St. Owned by Read
Automotive.
Business and Community Development Director Evelyn Ecker presented Resolution No. 10-2016
for its final reading. The Canyon Economic Development Corporation voted to enter into a
contract for the purchase of the property located at 502 16th Street from the Paul Read Trust at
their May 12, 2016 meeting for $150,000. The proposed closing date is on or before July 27,
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2016. The Canyon Economic Development Corporation purchased the property for the purpose
of new business development.
After discussion, Mayor Pro-Tem Hinders moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Richardson to
adopt Resolution No. 10-2016 as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 10-2016
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CANYON
APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY CONSISTING OF LOTS 1, 2,
AND 3, BLOCK 49, ORIGINAL TOWN OF CANYON, RANDALL COUNTY,
TEXAS, BY THE CANYON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Item 8. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Second and Final Reading of Resolution
No. 11-2016 With Regards to Direct Financial Assistance for New Business,
Panhandle Tap Room.
Business and Community Development Director Evelyn Ecker presented Resolution No. 11-2016
for its final reading. The Canyon Economic Development Corporation voted to offer direct
financial assistance to the Panhandle Taproom LLC located at 410 15th Street, Canyon, Texas at
their meeting May 12, 2016. The Panhandle Taproom is set to open mid to late August and will
employ approximately 10 full-time and 15 part-time employees. A maximum of $46,000 would be
reimbursed for lease assistance with 50% in the first 12 months, not to exceed $23,000; 30% the
second year, not to exceed $13,000; and the final year would be reimbursed 20% not to exceed
$9,200, all paid in arrears.
After discussion, Commissioner Richardson moved, duly seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hinders to
adopt Resolution No. 11-2016 as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 11-2016
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CANYON
APPROVING PROJECT FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN PANHANDLE
TAPROOM LLC. AND CANYON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION REGARDING DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR A
PROJECT LOCATED AT 410 15TH STREET, CANYON, TEXAS. THE
FUNDING IS BASED ON NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT.
Item 9. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Bids Received for Water Distribution
System Improvements – 12” Water Line in Brown Road from 4th Avenue to U.S.
Highway 60 – EDA Project #08-01-0539.
Director of Public Works Dan Reese presented bids received for Water Distribution System
Improvements to meet water needs for the development and construction of the Lone Star Dairy
Products facility. Mr. Reese said 6 bids were received and opened Tuesday, July 5, 2016. Mr.
Reese stated the project estimate for construction was $234,000.00 and a low bid of $109,175.00
was received from Scott Wampler Construction. Mr. Reese said the City of Canyon has worked
with Scott Wampler before and were confident the city would receive a quality job.
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Bid Tabulation Sheet
Water Distribution System Improvements
12” Water Line in Brown Road from 4th Ave
To U.S. Highway 60
Canyon, Texas
July 5, 2016
Project to be completed on or before October 28, 2016
Scott Wampler Construction $109,175.00
West Texas Utility Contractors $117,972.00
Amarillo Utility Contractors $122,840.00
MH Civil Construction $155,622.00
L.A. Fuller & Sons $160,946.00
J & H Services $163,120.00
Mr. Reese said staff agreed with the City Engineer and recommended awarding the bid to Scott
Wampler Construction in the amount of $109,175.00.
After discussion, Mayor Pro-Tem Hinders moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Shehan to
award the bid for Water Distribution System Improvements 12” water line in Brown Road from 4th
Avenue to U.S. Hwy 60 to Scott Wampler Construction with a bid amount of $109,175.00. Motion
carried unanimously.
Item 10. Executive Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code, §551.071 Consultation with
Attorney; and §551.072 Real Property.
Mayor Alexander indicated the Commission would adjourn into executive session at 4:01 pm.
Item 11. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Items Discussed in Executive Session.
Upon returning from executive session at 5:46 pm, no action was taken.
Item 12. Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Pro-Tem Hinders moved this meeting be adjourned.
______________________________
Quinn Alexander, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Gretchen Mercer, City Secretary
REGARDING ITEM 7 AGENDA
TO: Randy Criswell, City Manager
FROM: Chris Sharp, Assistant City Manager
DATE: July 20, 2016
SUBJECT: Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Quarterly Finance Report by
Finance Director Chris Sharp.
A summary of all deposits for the City of Canyon as of June 30, 2016 are submitted. All
funds are deposited with the City’s depository bank, Happy State Bank. Also included,
is a summary of the City’s major funds and where they stand as of the same date.
Total deposits needing security pledge, including checking accounts are $_2,974,534.
Total securities pledged by Happy State Bank including the FDIC insurance is
$_7,268,402.
This report is to comply with legislation requiring periodic reports to be made to the
governing body for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approval of the Quarterly Finance Report for the Quarter Ending June 30, 2016.
City of Canyon
City of Canyon
QUARTERLY FINANCE REPORT
Quarter ending: 03/31/16 06/30/2016
Interest Rate
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 0.02 $ 63,811.46 $ 61,354.32
LIBRARY GIFT & MEMORIAL 0.02 $ 4,188.38 $ 4,999.39
GENERAL FUND DEMAND ACCT 0.02 $ 932,080.71 $ 424,043.18
WW/SS FUND DEMAND ACCT. 0.33 $ 1,385,581.24 $ 1,474,770.98
BCD 0.02 $ 89,562.00 $ 30,968.84
LEOSE 0.02 $ 12,998.54 $ 13,000.36
C.E.D.C (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMEN 0.02 $ 350,640.31 $ 273,642.53
C.E.D.C. MARKETING ACCOUNT 0.02 $ 101,125.34 $ 106,566.77
EMPLOYEES FLOWER FUND 0.02 $ 1,504.50 $ 2,083.14
D-FI-IT PROGRAM 0.02 $ 4,594.75 $ 4,595.40
Palo Duro Golf Administration 0.02 $ 286,318.63 $ 197,509.92
Capital Equipment Account 0.33 $ 195,514.52 $ 381,000.04
CHECKING / SAVINGS ACCOUNTS BALANCES $ 3,427,920.38 $ 2,974,534.87
TOTAL FUNDS FOR SECURITY PLEDGES $ 3,427,920.38 $ 2,974,534.87
WW/SS Utility Insured Cash Sweep Account (CDARS) Interest 0.33 $ 2,906,862.06 $ 2,909,434.53
TOTAL AMOUNT OF FUNDS IN BANK $ 6,334,782.44 $ 5,883,969.40
SECURITIES PLEDGED
HAPPY STATE BANK
RECEIPT DATE DESC. AMOUNT MARKET
NUMBER MATURED VALUE
3137ASNJ9 03/25/2022 FHMS $1,609,823.88 $1,615,149.76
169412QN6 08/15/2027 China Spring ISD $1,058,152.38 $1,029,276.10
552410ER9 08/15/1930 Lytle TX ISD $569,776.20 $596,508.45
667825YM9 02/15/1932 Northwest TX ISD $1,059,009.05 $1,112,358.80
8821172L7 07/01/1931 TX A&M UNV Fund $1,222,959.19 $1,246,860.00
31394FB87 05/25/1933 FNR $1,432,458.53 $1,418,249.86
FDIC INSURANCE $100,000.00 $250,000.00
Total Security Pledges $7,052,179.23 $7,268,402.97
Total Outstanding debt from 2012 issued CO's and 2013 refunded CO's $17,001,988
Summary of funds spent outside of budget:
EDA Grant Match $ 560,000.00
Summary of Revenues General Fund
Summary of Month Ending June 2016
Percentage to
Major Revenues 06/30/2016 Budgeted Amount Budget 75%
Sales Tax
General Fund 793067 Franchise Taxes
Sales Tax $ 1,578,998.00 $ 1,900,000.00 83.11%
Mixed Beverage Tax
Franchise Taxes $ 485,495.00 $ 690,000.00 70.36%
2227101 348920 Municipal Court Fines
Mixed Beverage Tax $ 5,470.00 $ 11,000.00 49.73% 5657 Other Income
Municipal Court Fines $ 205,657.00 $ 320,000.00 64.27%
Fire Service Randall County
Other Income $ 41,731.00 $ 40,000.00 104.33% 168631
Fire Service Randall 2585
Randall County, Library Funding
County $ 201,722.00 $ 239,416.00 84.26% 588979 Commercial Solid Waste
126336
Randall County, Library Residential Solid Waste
Funding $ 37,500.00 $ 50,000.00 75.00% Ad Valorem Taxes
25000
Commercial Solid Waste $ 278,544.00 $ 348,500.00 79.93% 182251
Residential Solid Waste $ 895,865.00 $ 1,115,400.00 80.32%
Ad Valorem Taxes $ 2,275,544.00 $ 2,340,000.00 97.25%
Total General Fund
Revenues $ 6,541,476.00 $ 8,711,212.00 75.09%
Total General Fund Summary of Revenues Utility Fund
Expenses $ 6,078,100.00 $ 8,711,212.00 69.77%
35641
Water Receipts
6000 8445 20100
Utility Fund
Waste Water Receipts
Water Receipts $ 3,002,555.00 $ 4,095,000.00 73.32%
Waste Water Receipts $ 1,696,283.00 $ 2,420,000.00 70.09% Lease Income
Lease Income $ 54,003.00 $ 54,003.00 100.00% 968904 Penalties
Penalties $ 61,817.00 $ 60,000.00 103.03%
T-on & Reconnection T‐on & Reconnection Revenue
1799869
Revenue $ 19,610.00 $ 18,000.00 108.94%
Water Taps
Water Taps $ 35,435.00 $ 30,000.00 118.12%
Total Utility Fund
Revenues $ 4,927,235.00 $ 6,735,503.00 73.15%
Total Utility Fund
Expenses $ 3,665,011.00 $ 6,735,503.00 54.41%
Palo Duro Creek Golf
Course Budgeted Amount Percentage to Budget
Revenues to Date $526,436.00 $1,152,554.00 45.68%
Exenditures to Date $925,517.00 $1,152,554.00 80.30%
CITY OF CANYON
SALES TAX COLLECTION HISTORY
FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016
% INCREASE/ % INCREASE/ 2015-2016 TOTAL
2013-2014 2014-2015 DECREASE 14-15 2015-2016 DECREASE 15-16 YEAR-TO-DATE YEAR-TO-DATE
MONTH COLLECTIONS COLLECTIONS OVER 13-14 COLLECTIONS OVER 14-15 COLLECTIONS TAXABLE SALES **
OCTOBER $188,929 $223,456 18.28% $239,346 7.11% $239,346 $15,956,400
NOVEMBER $225,885 $216,081 -4.34% $256,488 18.70% $495,834 $33,055,600
DECEMBER $292,194 $185,766 -36.42% $266,745 43.59% $762,579 $50,838,600
JANUARY $184,408 $214,709 16.43% $208,797 -2.75% $971,376 $64,758,400
FEBRUARY $242,684 $217,411 -10.41% $261,746 20.39% $1,233,122 $82,208,133
MARCH $182,850 $177,351 -3.01% $247,382 39.49% $1,480,504 $98,700,267
APRIL $169,113 $226,391 33.87% $182,646 -19.32% $1,663,150 $110,876,667
MAY $215,922 $249,330 15.47% $253,438 1.65% $1,916,588 $127,772,533
JUNE $173,509 $193,998 11.81% -100.00% $1,916,588 $127,772,533
JULY $164,186 $187,474 14.18% -100.00% $1,916,588 $127,772,533
AUGUST $204,038 $247,697 21.40% -100.00% $1,916,588 $127,772,533
SEPTEMBER $185,479 $202,362 9.10% -100.00% $1,916,588 $127,772,533
TOTALS $2,429,197 $2,542,026 $1,916,588
REGARDING ITEM 8 AGENDA
TO: Randy Criswell, City Manager
FROM: Chris Sharp, Assistant City Manager
DATE: July 20, 2016
SUBJECT: Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Quarterly Investment Report by
Finance Director Chris Sharp.
A summary of all investments for the City of Canyon as of June 30, 2016 are submitted
as an attachment to this agenda item. All funds are invested with the City’s depository
bank, Happy State Bank.
Total amount of investments for the City is $3,020,378. These funds have been
invested in the CDARS program and in CDs through Happy State Bank. The Canyon
EDC also has investments in the CDARS program in the amount of $174,590. The
City’s 2012 certificates of obligation funds have been invested into a CDARS
investment account and has a balance of $2,910,757. Total funds on hand, which
includes funds in depository accounts as well as funds in investments total $8,904,347.
This report is to comply with legislation requiring periodic reports to be made to the
governing body for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approval of the Quarterly Investment Report for the Quarter Ending June 30, 2016.
City of Canyon
QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT
Quarter ending: 03/31/2016 06/30/2016
Interest Rate Interest earned
CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSITS: for quarter
CD# Interest Rate
6611 CEDC CD 0.24969 $ 57,370.61 $ 57,437.00 $ 66.39
6646 CEDC CD 0.24969 $ 58,491.93 $ 58,561.00 $ 69.07
14897 CEDC CD 0.05 $ 58,525.15 $ 58,592.00 $ 66.85
CDARS CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT $ 174,387.69 $ 174,590.00
14674 GENERAL FUND CD 0.57% $ 249,511.17 $ 249,803.19 $ 292.02
15076 GENERAL FUND CD 0.57% $ 149,110.74 $ 149,205.53 $ 94.79
14895 GENERAL FUND CD 0.57% $ 506,196.32 $ 506,769.35 $ 573.03
6718 GENERAL FUND CD 0.57% $ 148,860.48 $ 149,034.71 $ 174.23
14970 GENERAL FUND CD 0.57% $ 150,576.24 $ 150,739.87 $ 163.63
9952 GENERAL FUND CD 0.57% $ 614,015.19 $ 614,256.91 $ 241.72
14675 WW/SS FUND CD 0.57% $ 596,910.56 $ 597,609.18 $ 698.62
14971 WW/SS FUND CD 0.57% $ 602,305.24 $ 602,959.78 $ 654.54
TOTAL AMOUNT IN CDARS $3,017,485.94 $ 3,020,378.52
TOTAL AMOUNT OF FUNDS IN BANK $6,955,868.75 $ 5,883,969.40
TOTAL FUNDS ON HAND $9,973,354.69 $ 8,904,347.92
2012 Certificates of Obligations (Invested in CDARS account) .33% $ 5,831,392.69 $ 2,910,757.14 $ 7,493.34
REGARDING ITEM 9 AGENDA
To: Randy Criswell, City Manager
From: Chris Sharp, Assistant City Manager
Date: July 19, 2016
Re: Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Resolution No. 12-2016 Awarding
City of Canyon’s Depository Bank Contract
It is time for the City to review and award a two year contract (with three one-year extensions
option) to a bank for depository services. With the help of Valley View Consulting, the City sent
out requests for proposals for depository services. We received 3 proposals and a recap
analysis is included in this packet. The 3 responses to the proposals are broken out for a side
by side comparison. Also included in the analysis is a recommendation from Valley View
Consulting.
After careful consideration and analysis, it is staff’s recommendation that the
Commission adopt Resolution No. 12-2016 authorizing the City Manager to enter into
negotiations with Happy State Bank for a two year contract with an option for three one-
year extensions to Happy State Bank.
City of Canyon
July 19, 2016
Mr. Chris Sharp
Assistant City Manager
City of Canyon
301 16th Street
Canyon, TX 79015
Dear Mr. Sharp:
We sincerely appreciate our new relationship and welcome the opportunity to assist the City of
Canyon (the “City”) with this Primary Depository Bank Services Request for Applications (the
“RFA”) project.
The objective of this engagement was to select a primary depository bank following the
expiration of the current contract which ends August 31, 2016. This agreement, when approved,
will commence on September 1, 2016 and terminate on August 31, 2018 with three additional
one-year extension options which will extend through August 31, 2021 if executed.
Procedure
The project began with the establishment of a calendar of events to ensure that the required
project steps were performed in a timely and sequential manner.
The process for selecting a Primary Depository Bank is governed by the State of Texas Local
Government Codes: Chapter 105 Municipal Depository Act; Chapter 176 Conflict of Interest
Act; Chapter 2256 Public Funds Investment Act; and Chapter 2257 Public Funds Collateral Act.
In addition to complying with these State statutory requirements, it was necessary to understand
and comply with the City’s financial and purchasing policies and Investment Policy.
The RFA project was conducted as follows:
1. Analyzed historical bank service usage and balance records.
2. Reviewed the minimum banking services and potential additional services.
3. Developed a list of eligible financial institutions within the City’s service area
parameters:
a. Amarillo National Bank
b. Education Credit Union
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c. First United Bank
d. Happy State Bank (Incumbent)
e. Peoples Federal Credit Union
f. Wells Fargo Bank
4. Contacted the financial institutions to confirm distribution information, describe the
process, and identify the designated recipient.
5. Drafted the RFA for City review and approval.
6. Posted the notice and advertised as required.
7. Distributed RFAs to the identified and receptive financial institutions.
8. Held a non-mandatory pre-application conference that was attended by representatives of:
a. Amarillo National Bank
b. Happy State Bank (Incumbent)
9. No additional RFA requests were received as a result of the advertisement.
10. By the closing deadline, applications were received from:
a. Amarillo National Bank (“ANB”)
b. First United Bank (“FUB”)
c. Happy State Bank (Incumbent) (“HSB”)
The evaluation of the applications was based on, but not limited to, the following criteria, in no
particular order of priority:
1. Ability to perform and provide the required and requested services,
2. References provided and quality of services,
3. Cost of services,
4. Transition cost, retention and transition offers and incentives,
5. Funds availability,
6. Interest paid on interest bearing accounts and deposits,
7. Earnings credit calculation on compensating balances,
8. Completeness of application and agreement to points in the RFA,
9. Convenience of locations,
10. Previous service relationship with the City, and
11. Financial strength and stability of the institution.
Application Analysis
The analysis began with an overall review of each bank’s general financial strength and ability to
provide the bank services necessary to meet the City’s current and future service needs. Each of
the responding banks exhibited acceptable financial strength and the ability to provide the
services that the City requested.
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Net Income/(Cost)
Each bank’s fee schedule was analyzed based on the City’s banking service needs and estimated
activity levels. Where quantifiable and appropriate, the estimated service fees were adjusted for
any incentives (including waived fees, supplies and check scanners). No incentives were offered.
The average operating balances that the City has maintained over the last year has been
approximately $3,800,000. Each bank proposed a no fee structure which highlights the
competitive nature of the process. The estimated five-year financial impact of the hard interest
income on the overall proposals submitted by the three banks is summarized below:
Happy State Bank First United Amarillo
5 - Year Term
(Incumbent) Bank National Bank
Proposed Fees $0 $0 $0
Interest Earnings 47,500 66,500 66,500
Net Income/(Cost) $47,500 $66,500 $66,500
Due to the tight spread between the original proposals, each bank was invited to submit a “best
and final offer.” Happy State responded with no change. ANB increased their floor interest rate
from 0.30% to 0.35%, and requested that the City maintain approximately $3,000,000 at ANB
while granting ANB the “right of first refusal” on other balances. FUB simply clarified that they
would place no restrictions on the City’s right to invest balances at other institutions when
appropriate.
The interest rate offered by HSB on their regular interest bearing account is 50% of the Federal
Funds Target Rate with no floor rate proposed (current rate estimated at 0.25%). It should be
noted that HSB's proposal requires the City keep all of its balances at the Bank or in a local
government investment pool (e.g. TexPool, LOGIC). This provision does restrict the City’s
ability to manage its investable cash balances, and could have a significant impact over the five-
year term of the agreement.
The interest rate offered by FUB is indexed to the 13 Week T-bill Rate + 0.10% with no floor
rate proposed (current rate estimated at 0.35%). This rate will vary monthly. If rates rise
significantly during the five-year contract period, historical relationships suggest the 13 Week T-
bill Rate + 0.10% will exceed 50% of the Fed Funds Target rate (for example, with 2.00% short
term rates T-bills + 0.10% should yield over 2.00%, while 50% of the Fed Funds Target Rate
would only equate to 1.00%). It should be noted that FUB did not offer security clearance and
safekeeping.
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The interest rate offered by ANB is indexed to the 1-month T-bill Rate + 0.10% with a floor of
0.35% (current rate estimated at 0.28%; floor rate of 0.35% would apply). This rate will vary
monthly. If rates rise significantly during the five-year contract period, historical relationships
suggest the 1-month T-bill Rate + 0.10% will exceed 50% of the Fed Funds Target rate (for
example, with 2.00% short term rates T-bills + 0.10% should yield over 2.00%, while 50% of the
Fed Funds Target Rate would only equate to 1.00%).
Considerations
HSB has been a good business partner for over 20 years. As the incumbent, they have
demonstrated the ability to perform all of the services the City requires. They have proposed a
reasonable financial arrangement, with the exception of limiting outside investment to local
government investment pools. Awarding the contract to HSB would also avoid the
inconvenience and costs associated with a bank transition. Transition “hassle factors” and hard
costs are difficult to project, but $10,000 to $20,000 could be a reasonable estimate.
The modest ANB and FUB interest advantage of the main operating accounts slightly offsets the
potential transition costs. However, if interest rates rise over the full five-year term, the earnings
difference from HSB will widen. If that occurs, the two-year initial contract term will allow the
City to re-consider its selection, but may require another full RFA for banking services.
Additionally, the HSB “All-Or-None” handicap prevents the City from diversifying and
enhancing the investment portfolio with non-HSB alternatives. The RFA analysis focused on the
$3,800,000 historically maintained in the main operating accounts. The City also holds
approximately $8,000,000 in other balances. Currently those balances utilize the HSB Insured
Cash Sweep (“ICS”) option. That current yield is approximately 0.55% and subject to change
with market movements. Other non-HSB options (including Money Market Accounts and
Certificates of Deposit) currently range between 0.60% and 1.05%. The potential added income
from non-HSB alternatives could further offset transition issues or costs.
Based on our analysis and discussion with City staff, we concur with the staff recommendation
that the City Commission conditionally award the primary depository bank services contract to
HSB, and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute the agreements most
advantageous to the City necessary to establishing a mutually beneficial banking relationship.
We would further recommend that, should an acceptable agreement with HSB not be reached,
the City Commission concurrently authorize the City Manager to negotiate the most
advantageous agreement with either ANB or FUB, both of which submitted attractive proposals
that will meet the needs of the City.
Upon approval, the new contract will commence on September 1, 2016.
Please contact E.K., Dick or me to discuss any questions or additional information needs. Thank
you for this opportunity to serve the City.
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Sincerely,
T. H. Ross
Valley View Consulting, L.L.C.
Attachments
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City of Canyon, Texas Bank RFA Analysis
Happy State Bank
June 10, 2016 Amarillo National Bank First United Bank
(Incumbent)
FEE ANALYSIS OF BANK DEPOSITORY SERVICES
Increased floor interest rate from
0.30% to 0.35%; Requests 80%
deposits be maintained at ANB Clarified - No limits to
Best & Final Offer No Change with a right of first refusal on the outside deposits.
remaining 20% before being
moved.
Proposed Fees
Monthly Fee Estimate 0 0 0
Monthly Estimated Assessment Fee 0 0 0
Monthly Estimated Safekeeping Fee 0 0 0
Fees for Two Year Term 0 0 0
Fees for Five Year Term 0 0 0
Contract Incentives
Waived Fees All fees waived All fees waived All fees waived
Total Fees for Two Year Term less Incentives 0 0 0
Total Fees for Five Year Term less Incentives 0 0 0
Earnings Credit
Earnings Credit Rate 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Target DDA Compensating Balance - - -
Monthly Earnings Credit less Reserve - - -
Earnings Credit for Two Year Term - - -
Earnings Credit for Five Year Term - - -
Reserve Requirement N/A N/A N/A
Net Fees for Two Year Term 0 0 0
Net Fees for Five Year Term 0 0 0
Interest Income Estimate
NOW Checking; 13-week
FFTR x .50; 1-month T-Bill + 0.10%;
Investment Option T-Bill + 0.10%, adjusted
0.50% x 0.50% = 0.25% 0.35% floor
monthly
Interest Rate 0.25% 0.35% 0.35%
Investment Balance 3,800,000 3,800,000 3,800,000
Monthly Investment Income 792 1,108 1,108
Two Year Investment Income 19,000 26,600 26,600
Five Year Investment Income 47,500 66,500 66,500
Two Year Income/(Cost) 19,000 26,600 26,600
Five Year Income/(Cost) 47,500 66,500 66,500
6/13/2016 Submission Date
Historical Bank Balance 3,800,000
91-Day T-Bill Discount Rate 0.25%
Fed Funds Rate Actual 0.38%
Fed Funds Rate Target 0.25 - 0.50%
Local Government Investment Pool 0.36%
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City of Canyon, Texas Bank RFA Analysis
Happy State Bank
June 10, 2016 Amarillo National Bank First United Bank
(Incumbent)
DETAIL RESPONSE ANALYSIS OF BANK DEPOSITORY SERVICES
"Best Value" Criteria
1 Ability to perform and provide the required and requested services
2 References provided and quality of services
3 Cost of services
4 Transition cost, retention and transition offers and incentives
5 Funds availability
6 Interest paid on interest bearing accounts and deposits
7 Earnings credit calculation on compensating balances
8 Completeness of application and agreement to points in the RFA
9 Convenience of locations
10 Previous service relationship with the City
11 Financial strength and stability of institution
Required Bank Services
No - One and two day
1 On-Line Banking Services (R) Yes Yes
float not available
2 Positive Pay (R) No Yes Yes
Yes - through regular
3 Reverse Positive Pay (R) No Yes
Positive Pay
4 ACH (R) Yes Yes Yes
5 ACH Debit Blocking (R) Yes No Yes
6 Remote Deposit Capture (R) Yes Yes Yes
7 Employee and Board Member Check Cashing (R) Yes Yes Yes
8 Returned Check Reprocessing (R) Yes Yes Yes
9 Account Analysis (R) Yes Yes Yes
10 Bank Statements (R) Yes Yes Yes
11 Payment for Services Yes Yes Yes
12 Account Settlement Yes Yes Yes
13 Research (R) Yes Yes Yes
14 Bank Errors (R) Yes Yes Yes
15 Audit Confirmations Yes Yes Yes
16 Balance Assessment Fees Waived Fees Waived Fees Waived
17 Reserve Requirement Yes - 10%/NA None Yes - 10%/NA
Services That May Be Considered
Misunderstood Item -
response described bank
1 Consumer Bill Pay Processing No No
drafting of customer
accouints
Collateral Requirements
1 Collateralization Yes Yes Yes
2 Collateral Amount Yes Yes Yes
3 Custody/Safekeeping Yes - TIB Yes - Frost Bank Yes - TIB
4 Collateral Substitution Yes Yes Yes
5 Collateral Report Yes Yes Yes
6 Board Resolution Yes Yes Yes
Investment Activities
No to Safekeeping but no
1 Direct Investment Alternative No Yes limit to placing balances
with other institutions.
2 Certificates of Deposit Yes Yes Yes
3 Safekeeping/Custody Services Yes Yes No
4 Sweep/Investment Account Yes Yes No
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City of Canyon, Texas Bank RFA Analysis
Happy State Bank
June 10, 2016 Amarillo National Bank First United Bank
(Incumbent)
Overdraft Provisions
1 Net Overdraft Defined Yes Yes Yes
2 Notification Yes Yes Yes
1 day; collective account Max days and amount not 5 days; $100,000 max;
3 Stipulations
balances; 0% fixed; Prime + 2% 18%
Other Stipulations
1 Regulation Notifications Yes Yes Yes
2 Incoming Wire Transfers Yes Yes Yes
3 Right to Cancel Under Federal or State Law Rulings Yes Yes Yes
4 Access to Bank Records Yes Yes Yes
5 Right to Open and Maintain Other Accounts No Yes Yes
6 Secondary Depository Bank Yes Yes Yes
7 Right to Terminate No Yes Yes
8 Terms Fixed Yes Yes Yes
Greg Houlette, SVP Ross Macon, Branch Mgr Stuart Sutton, SVP
9 One Relationship Officer
(806) 342-2403 (806) 655-8880 (806) 655-8000
Miscellaneous
1 Semi-Annual Meeting Yes Yes Yes
2 Formal Agreement Required Yes Yes Yes
3 Advertisement Acknowledged Acknowledged Acknowledged Acknowledged
Application Submission
Provided Provided Provided
Fee Schedules
1 Bank Services Provided Provided Provided
Response Attachments
1 Account Analysis Provided Provided Not Provided
2 Rate Basis Provided Provided Provided
3 Sample Collateral Agreement Provided Provided Provided
4 Security Measures Provided Provided Provided
5 Technology Specs Provided Provided Provided
6 Sample Safekeeping Report Provided Provided Provided
7 Securities Safekeeping Fees Provided Provided Service Not Provided
8 Sweep/Investment Account Information Provided Provided Service Not Provided
9 Summary Business Continuity Plan Provided Provided Provided
10 References Provided Provided Provided
Not Provided - attached
11 Sample FIRREA Compliant Document Provided Frost Bank pledge Provided
agreement instead
Other Considerations
1 Monthly Service Charge Waiver All fees waived All fees waived All fees waived
2 Bankrate.com Rating 4-Star 5-Star 4-Star
3 Supplies at NC Not Addressed Initial Order Life of Contract
4 Safekeeping Services Yes Yes No
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RESOLUTION NO. 12-2016
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CANYON
AWARDING A PRIMARY DEPOSITORY BANK RELATIONSHIP AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT AND
EXECUTE ANY AND ALL AGREEMENTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE
RELATIONSHIP CONTINGENT UPON THE SUCCESSFUL NEGOTIATION OF
SAID CONTRACT;
WHEREAS, Chapter 105 of the Local Government Code requires that at least every five (5) years the
City solicit for applications from qualified financial institutions to serve as the depository bank for City funds;
WHEREAS, the City engaged the professional services of Valley View Consulting, L.L.C., to assist
with the solicitation and evaluation of all applications that were received;
WHEREAS, three (3) applications were received, evaluated and found to be acceptable;
WHEREAS, Happy State Bank as the incumbent depository bank, has demonstrated the ability to
provide all of the services that the City requires, and proposed a reasonable service and financial arrangement;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CANYON, TEXAS:
That the City Manager is hereby authorized to negotiate the final contract with Happy State Bank to
provide primary bank depository services under the most favorable terms and conditions for the City and to
execute all necessary agreements to implement the relationship; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CANYON,
TEXAS:
That should a mutually agreeable contract with Happy State Bank not be negotiable, the City
Manager is hereby authorized to negotiate with either of the other banks to provide primary depository
bank services under the most favorable terms and conditions for the City and to execute all necessary
agreements to implement the relationship.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 25th day of July 2016.
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QUINN J ALEXANDER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Gretchen Mercer, City Clerk
REGARDING ITEM 10 AGENDA
To: Randy Criswell, City Manager
From: Jon Behrens, Assistant to the City Manager
Date: July 14, 2016
Re: City Commission Workshop Goals
I have compiled the information from our June 30, Commission work session. I believe that all
of the changes to the goal statements that the Commissioners suggested have been made.
At this time I would like to have the Commission confirm that I have included all of the goals
that were selected for FY2017.
Five additional goals have been added to this document. These additional goals were
developed by the staff and represent major tasks that the staff will be working on in FY2017.
If it is determined that these goal statements are acceptable, the staff will then begin developing
an Action Plan for each goal. These Action Plans will be simple outlines of the steps the staff
will take to meet each goal and completion dates for any major milestones.
If I can answer any questions related to this memo or the Commission Goals document, let me
know.
City of Canyon
Canyon City Commission Goals
FY 2017
Developed 6/30/16
7/14/16 Revision
1. Community Character and Environment
Goal:
The city strives to maintain the character and community environment of Canyon, while growing, through well‐
planned and sustainable growth strategies.
Objectives:
Preserve and develop neighborhoods that are long‐term, viable, safe and appealing.
Maintain and improve the aesthetics and sustainability of the City.
Protect and preserve the natural areas of the City to include parks, floodplains and open space.
Support high‐quality, well‐planned and sustainable growth.
FY2017 Goals:
The city will initiate the analysis phase of determining options for addressing brick streets, and prepare a
report detailing those options.
Action Plan:
The city will partner with WTAMU, businesses, and homeowners in assessing and addressing street
parking near the campus area.
Action Plan:
2. High Value Government
Goal:
City officials strive to govern and operate the city in a transparent, efficient, accountable and responsive manner
on behalf of the citizens.
Objectives:
Maintain and enhance public confidence, satisfaction and trust in City Government.
Ensure policies and procedures are consistent with the vision, intent and goals of the strategic plan,
citizens, City Commission, and City leadership.
Enhance efforts to communicate with citizens and provide opportunities for citizen participation and
input.
Continue and enhance sound financial and business practices.
FY2017 Goals:
The city will begin the creation of a Development Policy Manual that will address issues pertaining to
development in Canyon, including but not limited to specific new policies such as a Parks Policy, Impact
Fee Policy, Mailbox Location Policy, and Sidewalk Policy, all combined with existing policies and
ordinances, and incorporated into one document.
Action Plan:
3. Economic Vitality
Goal:
The city strives to develop a diverse economy which will generate high‐quality, stable jobs that strengthen the
sales and property tax base and contribute to a high quality of life.
Objectives:
Develop and maintain the facilities and infrastructure needed to make the City attractive to businesses.
Foster business growth in the city.
4. City Services and Infrastructure
Goal:
City services and infrastructure are efficiently, effectively and strategically delivered to enable economic growth
and development and to maintain citizens’ health, safety and general welfare.
Objectives:
Ensure the current and future water supply is adequate, affordable and safe.
Continue to provide high level of public safety and security.
Maintain and expand City services in a cost effective and efficient manner to meet the expectations of
citizens.
FY2017 Goals:
The city shall seek citizen’s input related to current and future senior citizens programming and facility’s
needs.
Action Plan:
The city will develop an ordinance to address motor vehicles and other property parked in front and/or
side yards.
Action Plan:
The City will evaluate options for recycling, and provide detailed report on existing recycling efforts and
possible future efforts.
Action Plan:
Additional Goals from City Staff:
Implementation of water meter program completed. (Based on Commission approval)
Continued discussion of options to meet future city departmental office and facility space needs.
Opening of new aquatic facility.
The city will move forward with plans to engage a firm to develop a new Comprehensive Plan.
Completion of Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance updates.
REGARDING ITEM 11 AGENDA
To: Mayor and City Commission
From: Randy Criswell, City Manager
Date: July 25, 2016
Re: Budget Work Session.
At the last meeting, I made the formal budget presentation. To summarize the
highlights of the budget as it stands:
Total budget is $17.7 million
Tax rate to remain at $0.39083
Proposed increase of $200,000 in sales tax revenue
Proposed increase of 2.7% in Solid Waste Fees
Proposed increase of 3% in Water Rates
Proposed increase of $5 in daily Green Fee Rate
3% Performance-Based salary increase
3 new positions created
o One Police Officer
o One Parks Employee
o One Wellfield Operator
$1.15 million in Capital Improvements
$73,000 in contingencies
I have included the spreadsheet that was in the presentation showing all the capital
improvements and equipment purchases as well.
City of Canyon
2016 ‐ 2017 Proposed Capital Expenditures
Current Capital Equip Pool Water Future
Budget Fund Bonds Bonds needs
POLICE
Two (2) 2017 Ford Explorer Police Interceptors $77,100
FIRE
Pickup to replace 1997 model pickup $30,000
PARKS
Canyon East lighting (3 year project) $65,000 $130,000
New Pickup $30,000
Recreational Equipment $25,000
New tractor $45,000
SWIMMING POOL
Tables and Umbrellas $35,000
Concession Equipment $3,500
GOLF COURSE
Parking Lot overlay and repair $33,000
Architect plans for expansion/renovation of club
house/cart barn $10,000
Overflow for spillway at hole #2 $60,000
Golf Cart Capital $51,100
STREET DEPARTMENT
Canyon East Drainage Channel $20,000
Brick street improvements cost unknown
LIBRARY
New Carpet $15,000
WATER PRODUCTION
New Well at Brown Road Property $450,000
New SCADA system $50,000
New office/shop $300,000
Two New Pickups $60,000
WATER DISTRIBUTION
Water Main Replacement $100,000
EDA matching grant $125,000
WASTEWATER COLLECTION
Pipeline camera $55,000
Sewer mains $600,000
TOTAL $1,149,100 $242,100 $38,500 $500,000 $440,000
REGARDING ITEM 12 AGENDA
To: Randy Criswell, City Manager
From: Chris Sharp, Assistant City Manager
Date: July 18, 2016
Re: Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Taking Record Vote on Proposed
Tax Rate, and Adopt Budget Calendar Setting Dates for Public Hearing
Truth-in-Taxation requirements call for a vote to place a proposal to adopt a tax rate that
exceeds the lower of the effective rate or the rollback rate, whichever is lower, on the agenda
of a future meeting as an action item. The Commission must take a recorded vote on the
proposed tax rate. The City’s current tax rate is $.39083 per $100 valuation. The 2016
effective and rollback tax rates are not known at this time. We are awaiting final numbers
from the County and hope to have them by Monday’s meeting.
The current proposed rate of $.39083 per $100 valuation exceeds the lower of these two
rates by approximately 5%, requiring a record vote. With this agenda item, the Commission
must vote on the proposed tax rate and schedule two public hearings on the proposed rate.
The proposed tax rate set by this vote cannot be increased. It becomes that maximum tax
rate that can be adopted.
It is staff’s recommendation that a recorded vote be taken on the proposed tax rate
and for the Commission to adopt the budget calendar setting dates for two public
hearings.
Motion should be stated in the following manner;
Motion to adopt $0.39083 as the maximum proposed tax rate.
Mayor and each Commissioner will verbally vote yay or nay to be recorded.
• Motion to adopt the budget calendar setting the dates for two public hearings.
City of Canyon
2016 Planning Calendar for City of Canyon
Date Activity
April ‐ May Mailing of notices of appraised value by chief appraiser.
The chief appraiser prepares and certifies to the tax assessor for each county, municipality,
April 30 and school district participating in the appraisal distrcit and estimate of the taxable value.
May 15 Deadline for submitting appraisal records to ARB
July 20 Deadline for ARB to apprice appraisal records
July 25 Deadline for chief appraiser to certify rolls to taxing units
Certification of anticipated collection rate by collector
Calculation of effective and rollback tax rates
July 22 72‐hour notice for meeting (Open Meetings Notice)
July 25 Meeting of governing body to discuss tax rate
Publish Notice of 2016 Tax Year Proposed Property Tax Rate for City of Canyon. Use the ad
that will correspond to the proposed tax rate; if the proposed rate is at or below the
effective tax rate, then use the shorter ad. Use the longer ad if the proposed rate will
exceed the effective tax rate. This ad must be published by September 1st and 7 days before
Aug 07 public hearing.
It needs to be one quarter page or larger, the headline must be 24‐point or larger, and it
must not be published in the legal section. You must also post the notice on your website no
later than September 1st and keep it posted until you have adopted.
Aug 12 72‐hour notice for meeting (Open Meetings Notice)
Aug 15 Public hearing (should be 7 days after notice is published in the newspaper)
Aug 19 72‐hour notice for meeting (Open Meetings Notice)
Second public hearing (should be no earlier than 3 days after 1st hearing and no later than
Aug 22 14 days)
Sept 9 72‐hour notice for meeting at which governing body will adopt (Open Meetings Notice)
Sept 12 Meeting to adopt tax rate. Meeting is 3 to 14 days after second public hearing.
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