City of Canyon Commission Meetings
Regular MeetingCanyon, TX · August 15, 2016
Minutes
City Commission Meeting
August 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 Pro-Tem Gary Hinders presided over the
meeting with the following Commissioners in attendance David Logan, Justin Richardson and
Joseph Shehan. Mayor Quinn Alexander was unable to attend.
Also present were the following City Staff: City Manager Randy Criswell, Assistant City Manager
Chris Sharp, City Secretary Gretchen Mercer, 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, Director of Code Enforcement Danny Cornelius, and City Attorney Chuck Hester.
Item 1. Call to Order.
Mayor Pro-Tem Hinders called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m.
Item 2. Invocation.
Commissioner Shehan gave the invocation.
Item 3. Pledge of Allegiance.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led City Manager Randy Criswell.
Item 4. Approval of Minutes of the Meeting of July 25, 2016.
Commissioner Logan moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Richardson, to approve the
minutes of July 25, 2016 as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 5. Public Comment – Comments from In Interested Citizens.
Mr. Jerry Barrett of 4 Havenwood Circle approached the commission. Mr. Barrett stated he had a
new neighbor that moved in with 9 fully grown ducks that created a nuisance. Mr. Barrett
expressed appreciation towards Police Chief Dale Davis and Animal Control Officer Lisa Cox for
taking care of the issue. Mr. Barrett stated that he had read all minutes and Ordinances,
including draft ordinances pertaining to chickens, and he felt there was a conflict within the
definition of “fowl” in the Ordinance. He asked that the City Commission revisit this Ordinance,
and extend the ban to include chickens as well. Mr. Barrett thanked the commission for their
time.
Item 6. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Potter Randall 911 Financial Plan for 2016-
2017.
Mayor Pro-Tem Hinders introduced Greg Green, Executive Director of the Potter Randall 911
District. Mr. Green presented the proposed Financial Plan for FY 2016-2017 and gave a preview
of new tools being added to make 911 even more effective for Potter and Randall County.
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After discussion, Commissioner Logan moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Shehan to
approve the Potter Randall 911 Financial Plan for FY 2016-2017 as presented. Motion carried
unanimously.
Item 7. Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Ordinance
No. 1037, Rezoning 206 3rd St. Lot 4, Block 27, Heller’s Addition, to I-1 (Light
Industrial District) from RC-2 (Commercial District).
Code Enforcement Director Danny Cornelius presented Ordinance No. 1037 for consideration.
Mr. Cornelius stated the property owner Lige Murry had submitted the request with a proposed
use to be warehouses. Mr. Cornelius said the Planning and Zoning Commission met and August
8, 2016 and voted unanimously to recommend the rezoning of 206 3rd St. as requested to the
Canyon City Commission. Mr. Cornelius said 8 letters were sent out to property owners within
200 feet with only 1 written response and 1 verbal response, both in support.
Mayor Pro-Tem Hinders opened the public hearing. There be no comment, Mayor Pro-Tem
Hinders closed the public hearing.
Mr. Cornelius stated it was recommendation of staff to adopt Ordinance No. 1037 as
recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
After discussion, Commissioner Richardson moved, duly seconded by Commission Shehan to
adopt Ordinance 1037 as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion
carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 1037
Rezoning 206 3rd Street
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CANYON, TEXAS,
REZONING LOT 4, BLOCK 27, HELLER’S ADDITION, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY
OF CANYON, RANDALL COUNTY, TEXAS, PROVIDING THAT THE ZONING
CLASSIFICATION BE POSTED UPON THE ZONING DISTRICT MAPS OF THE
CITY OF CANYON, PROVIDING THAT ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH ARE EXPRESSLY REPEALED, AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Item 8. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Resolution No. 12-2016, Awarding City of
Canyon’s Depository Bank Contract.
Assistant City Manager Chris Sharp presented Resolution No. 12-2016 for consideration. Mr.
Sharp said as directed at the July 25, 2016 meeting, staff revisited the proposed contract for the
City of Canyon’s Depository Bank Contract with Happy State Bank negotiating the city’s ability to
invest funds in accordance with the City’s investment policy and invest where the City can get the
highest rate of return. The first proposed contract with Happy State Bank did not allow this. Mr.
Sharp stated after negotiations, Happy State Bank has agreed to allow the City of Canyon to
invest funds outside of Happy State Bank but would have the first right of refusal. Mr. Sharp said
that after further analysis on the three bank proposals received, staff along with the Valley View
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Consulting firm have concluded that when all components of the three proposals were
considered, and the fact that Happy State Bank agreed to allow for the City to place funds in
other investments with a “first right of refusal”, Happy was clearly the best choice at this time. Mr.
Sharp said it is staff’s recommendation that the Commission approve a two-year contract with
Happy State Bank, with an option for three one-year extensions.
After discussion, Commissioner Shehan moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Logan to adopt
Resolution No. 12-2016 as presented. Motion carried unanimously with Mayor Pro-Tem Hinders
abstaining.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-2016
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CANYON
AWARDING A PRIMARY DEPOSITORY BANK RELATIONSHIP TO HAPPY
STATE BANK.
Item 9. Budget Work Session.
City Manager Randy Criswell gave a brief recap of the last Budget Work Session held July 25,
2016. Mr. Criswell said the proposed water rate increase of 3% had been adjusted to reflect a
4% increase as suggested due to the rate increase from the City of Amarillo. Mr. Criswell said
the city received the final Ad Valorem Tax information and that the adoption of the existing tax
rate will only be an increase of about 1.7% over the effective rate.
Item 10. Conduct Public Hearing on Budget as Per City Charter.
City Manager Randy Criswell stated the City of Canyon requires one Public Hearing on the
proposed budget.
Mayor Pro-Tem Hinders opened the public hearing. There being no comment, Mayor Pro-Tem
Hinders closed the public hearing. No action required.
Item 11. Conduct First Public Hearing on Proposed Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2016-2017.
Assistant City Manager Chris Sharp stated pursuant to the Texas Truth in Taxation Laws, it is
required two public hearings must be held on the tax rate if it was higher than the effective rate.
Mr. Sharp said after updating the proposed budget, the effective tax rate would be an anticipated
increase of $.38419 by 1.7% to $.39083 per $100 valuation.
Mayor Pro-Tem Hinders opened the public hearing. There being no comment, Mayor Pro-Tem
Hinders closed the public hearing. No action required.
Item 12. Adjournment
There being no further business, Commissioner Logan moved this meeting be adjourned.
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Gary Hinder, Mayor Pro-Tem
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 15th day of
August 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 July 25, 2016.
5. Public Comment – Comments from Interested Citizens.
6. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Potter Randall 911 Financial Plan for 2016-2017.
7. Conduct Public Hearing and Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Ordinance No. 1037, Rezoning 206
3rd St. Lot 4, Block 27, Heller’s Addition, to I-1 (Light Industrial District) from RC-2 (Commercial District).
8. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Resolution No. 12-2016, Awarding City of Canyon’s Depository
Bank Contract
9. Budget Work Session.
10. Conduct Public Hearing on Budget as Per City Charter.
11. Conduct First Public Hearing on Proposed Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2016-2017.
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 August 2016.
Gretchen Mercer, City Clerk
City of Canyon
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
REGARDING ITEM 6 AGENDA
To: Mayor and City Commission
From: Randy Criswell, City Manager
Date: August 15, 2016
Re: Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Potter Randall 911 Financial Plan
for 2016-2017.
Mr. Greg Green, Executive Director of the Potter Randall 911 District, has asked to come
before you to present the proposed Financial Plan for FY 2016-2017. The document has
been provided to you in your packets.
It is staff’s recommendation that you approve the Potter Randall 911 District
Financial Plan as presented.
City of Canyon
REGARDING ITEM 7 AGENDA
To: Randy Criswell, City Manager
From: Danny Cornelius, Director of Code Enforcement
Date: August 9, 2016
Re: Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider and Take Appropriate Action on
Ordinance No. 1037, Rezoning 206 3rd St, Lot 4, Block 27, Heller’s Addition,
to I-1 (Light Industrial District) from RC-2 (Commercial District).
Lige Murray recently submitted an application to change the Zoning of his property at 206 3rd
St. The property is currently zoned RC-2 (Commercial District). The proposed zoning is I-1
(Light Industrial District). Warehouses have been discussed as the proposed use.
Eight letters were sent to property owners within 200 feet. We received 1 response. It was in
support of the request.
The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of
the request.
City of Canyon
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Minutes – August 8, 2016
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Canyon met in regular session at 4:00 pm
in the City Commission Chambers of the Civic Complex. Chairman Bill Craddock presided over
the meeting with the following Commissioners in attendance: Charles Munger, Leesa Wood
Calvi, Mike Wartes, Jon Davis, John Pletcher, Laurie Sharp, and Kevin Luetkahans.
Commissioner Bobbie Jo Krutsch was unable to attend.
Also present were the following City Staff: Assistant City Manager Chris Sharp, Assistant City
Manager Jon Behrens and Director of Code Enforcement Danny Cornelius.
Item 1: Call to Order.
Chairman Craddock called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm.
Item 2: Approval of Minutes from May 9, 2016 Meeting.
Commissioner Munger moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Luetkahans, to approve the
minutes of May 9, 2016. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 3: Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Rezoning
206 3rd Street, Lot 4, Block 27, Heller’s Addition, to I-1 (Light Industrial) from RC-2
(Commercial District).
Chairman Craddock opened the public hearing at 4:03 pm. Property owner, Lige Murray,
explained his desire to rezone the property in order to sell it for development. Director of Code
Enforcement Danny Cornelius made the commission aware that the change to I-1 District would
leave a 40’ wide strip of RC-2 District between the I-1 and SF-V District. The public hearing was
closed at 4:07 pm.
After discussion, Commissioner Wartes moved to recommend approval of the zoning change.
The motion was duly seconded by John Pletcher and passed unanimously.
Item 4: Adjourn.
Chairman Craddock adjourned the meeting at 4:15 pm.
Bill Craddock, Chairman, P & Z
ATTEST:
Gretchen Mercer, City Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. 1037
Rezoning 206 3rd Street
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CANYON, TEXAS, REZONING LOT 4, BLOCK 27, HELLER’S ADDITION,
AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CANYON, RANDALL COUNTY, TEXAS,
PROVIDING THAT THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION BE POSTED UPON
THE ZONING DISTRICT MAPS OF THE CITY OF CANYON, PROVIDING
THAT ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH ARE EXPRESSLY REPEALED, AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing on August 8,
2016 for the purpose of considering rezoning certain properties situated in the City of Canyon.
All owners of property within 200 feet, as indicated by the most recently approved municipal tax
roll of real estate property, were given written notification, and opportunity to be heard, and
proper notice by publication was given through the local newspaper in accordance with City
Charter provisions, the Code of Ordinances and the Texas Local Government Code; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended rezoning the properties
from RC-2 (Commercial District) to I-1 (Light Industrial District); and
WHEREAS, the City Commission conducted a public hearing at its regular meeting and
considered the recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission for rezoning; and
WHEREAS, the passage, promulgation, and enforcement of the provisions herein contained are
deemed necessary and advisable for the promotion of the general welfare of the community to
carry out the governmental 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:
SECTION 1. The City Commission finds that I-1 (Light Industrial District) would be more
appropriate than RC-2 (Commercial District) zoning for the properties in question.
SECTION 2. That Lot 4, Block 27, Heller’s Addition is hereby zoned I-1 (Light Industrial
District).
SECTION 3. That this Zoning classification be posted upon the Zoning District maps of the City
of Canyon and filed with the City Secretary and Building Inspector of the City of Canyon.
SECTION 4. Severability. If any provision, section, subsection, sentence, clause, or the
application of the 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
unconstitutionality of any other portion or provision.
SECTION 5. Repealer. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance
are hereby repealed to the extent of conflict with this ordinance.
SECTION 6. This ordinance shall become effective immediately.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED at the regular meeting of the City Commission on the 15th day of
August, 2016.
_______________________
Quinn Alexander, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________
Gretchen Mercer, City Clerk
REGARDING ITEM 8 AGENDA
To: Randy Criswell, City Manager
From: Chris Sharp, Assistant City Manager
Date: August 8, 2016
Re: Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Resolution No. 12-2016, Awarding
City of Canyon’s Depository Bank Contract
At the last Commission meeting, we reviewed and discussed the awarding of the city’s banking
contract. At that time, the Commission asked staff to enter into negotiations for a contract with
Happy State Bank. The main item to negotiate with them was the ability for the City to invest
funds in accordance with the City’s investment policy and invest where the City can get the
highest rate of return. This may or may not be with Happy State Bank. The City requires the
option to invest funds outside of Happy State Bank. After negotiations with Happy State Bank,
they have agreed to allow the City to invest our funds outside of their bank but would like to
have the first right of refusal should we find rates higher at another bank, pool or other entity
approved by the City’s investment policy.
Additionally, after doing further analysis on the three banks proposals, staff along with our
consultants at Valley View Consulting have concluded that Happy State Banks use of the
CEDARs ICS account yields a higher rate of return than what Amarillo National Bank or First
United Bank were offering. The City currently utilizes the ICS account and will continue as long
as that is the highest rate available.
After careful consideration and analysis, it is staff’s recommendation that the
Commission adopt Resolution No. 12-2016, approving a two year contract with an
option for three one-year extensions to Happy State Bank.
City of Canyon
XII. ACCEPTANCE OF DEPOSITORY APPLICATION/
DEPOSITORY SERVICES CONTRACT
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Mayor of the City of Canyon, Texas, as attested to by the City
Secretary of the City of Canyon, Texas, has executed this Depository Application/Depository
Services Contract under the authority granted to them under the provisions of Resolution No.
______, a Resolution duly enacted by the City Council of the City of Canyon, Texas, on the _____
day of _____________, 2016.
________________________________
Quinn Alexander, Mayor
City of Canyon, Texas
________________________________
Date
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Gretchen Mercer, City Secretary
City of Canyon, Texas
*************
CITY OF CANYON, TEXAS
DEPOSITORY SERVICES CONTRACT
August 2016
Happy State Bank acknowledges that The City of Canyon (“The City”) intends to
manage its own investment portfolio in accordance with its Investment Policy.
Therefore, the City reserves the right to withdraw, from time to time, any amount of City
funds on deposit in any City account and invest those funds in accordance with the
City's investment policy.
Happy State Bank agrees to allow the City to seek bids from financial institutions for
Certificates of Deposit and to provide Happy State Bank a “first right of refusal” to match
the highest bid rate.
The new depository contract term will be for the period of September 1, 2016 through
August 31, 2018, with a provision for three one-year continuations under the same
terms and conditions of the contract, subject to the mutual agreement of both parties.
The depository contract term also provides for an extension period not to exceed ninety
(90) days for the transition to a new Depository Bank at the end of the term.
_ Happy State Bank
Name of Financial Institution
__1908 4th Ave____________________
__Canyon, TX 79015_______________
Address of Financial Institution
__(806) 342-2403 _________________
Telephone Number
__Greg Houlette, Senior Vice President _
Officer Name & Title (Printed)
_________________________________
Officer Signature
__August 8, 2016__________________
Date
DEPOSITORY APPLICATION/DEPOSITORY SERVICES CONTRACT Page 1
XII. ACCEPTANCE OF DEPOSITORY APPLICATION/
DEPOSITORY SERVICES CONTRACT
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Mayor of the City of Canyon, Texas, as attested to
by the City Secretary of the City of Canyon, Texas, has executed this Depository
Application/Depository Services Contract under the authority granted to them under the
provisions of Resolution No. ______, a Resolution duly enacted by the City Council of
the City of Canyon, Texas, on the _____ day of _____________, 2016.
________________________________
Quinn Alexander, Mayor
City of Canyon, Texas
________________________________
Date
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Gretchen Mercer, City Secretary
City of Canyon, Texas
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DEPOSITORY APPLICATION/DEPOSITORY SERVICES CONTRACT Page 2
RESOLUTION NO. 12-2016
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CANYON
AWARDING A PRIMARY DEPOSITORY BANK RELATIONSHIP TO HAPPY
STATE BANK.
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 an agreeable contract with Happy State Bank to provide primary depository bank services
under the most favorable terms and conditions for the City is accepted as presented.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 15th day of August 2016.
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QUINN J ALEXANDER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Gretchen Mercer, City Clerk
REGARDING ITEM 9 AGENDA
To: Mayor and City Commission
From: Randy Criswell, City Manager
Date: August 15, 2016
Re: Budget Work Session.
At the last meeting, a decision was made to increase the anticipated water cost from
the City of Amarillo. As directed, we increased that revenue account by 10%. Water
rates will have to be adjusted accordingly, and that Ordinance will be prepared and
ready for your adoption at the September meeting when we adopt the budget and
other Ordinances. We’ve also made some other adjustments due to the final numbers
for the General Obligation Bond payment for the new Aquatic Center.
We received our final Ad Valorem tax information. The adoption of the existing tax rate
will only be an increase of about 1.7% over the Effective Rate.
To summarize the highlights of the budget as it now stands:
Total budget is $18.1 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 10% 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
There will be other opportunities for making minor changes to the budget, but we feel
like this is our final budget at this time.
City of Canyon
2016-2017 PERSONNEL COSTS SUPPLIES CONTRACTUAL SERVICES CAPITAL OUTLAY TOTAL BUDGET
GENERAL FUND PROPOSED CURRENT PROPOSED CURRENT PROPOSED CURRENT PROPOSED CURRENT PROPOSED CURRENT
1-200 POLICE DEPARTMENT 2,043,536 2,028,912 111,250 122,050 94,700 115,700 79,000 87,500 2,328,486 2,354,162
1-205 MUNICIPAL COURT 97,392 500 26,350 0 124,242
1-210 CITY MANAGER 533,595 493,958 4,900 6,400 37,150 37,150 0 0 575,645 537,508
1-215 MAYOR & COMMISSION 1,600 1,600 3,700 4,100 170,800 170,800 0 0 176,100 176,500
1-220 MAINSTREET PROGRAM 187,990 188,119 11,100 11,450 22,400 22,200 0 0 221,490 221,769
1-300 FIRE DEPARTMENT 422,051 409,483 74,750 71,750 298,300 255,900 30,000 17,000 825,101 754,133
1-401 STREET DEPARTMENT 377,410 367,297 87,600 94,100 687,100 603,100 33,600 113,600 1,185,710 1,178,097
1-402 PARKS & RECREATION 448,898 388,262 189,000 192,000 168,500 138,000 150,350 152,000 956,748 870,262
1-403 POOL 167,597 41,809 126,500 33,500 65,600 20,200 381,737 0 741,434 95,509
1-404 LIBRARY 262,717 292,094 25,150 24,573 131,700 114,150 0 0 419,567 430,817
1-405 COMMUNITY CENTER 175,752 45,639 14,200 10,200 38,500 38,000 0 0 228,452 93,839
1-408 TAX SERVICE 35,745 36,500 35,745 36,500
1-412 CODE ENFORCEMENT 345,972 319,008 14,700 17,000 51,200 51,100 12,888 12,888 424,760 399,996
1-413 CIVIC COMPLEX 0 41,483 6,000 5,600 151,500 172,500 0 0 157,500 219,583
1-415 SOLID WASTE RES. 361,136 361,584 104,300 97,650 88,100 78,600 40,000 40,000 593,536 577,834
1-417 RANDALL CO. COMM. 167,294 163,642 167,294 163,642
1-420 SOLID WASTE COMM. 169,956 167,231 44,700 51,700 13,400 14,100 20,000 20,000 248,056 253,031
1-424 VECTOR 19,000 24,000 2,200 2,200 0 0 21,200 26,200
1-425 LANDFILL 0 0 300,000 300,000 0 0 300,000 300,000
1-426 SUMMER YOUTH 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000
1-430 CONTINGENCY FUND 0 0 3,000 46,844
1-550 BOND DEBT PAYMENTS 0 0 0 0
TOTAL GENERAL FUND $5,595,601 $5,146,478 $837,350 $766,073 $2,555,539 $2,338,842 $747,575 $442,988 $9,739,065 $8,741,225
WATER WORKS & SEWER SYSTEM
2-500 UTILITY BILLING 305,313 295,807 25,550 7,450 73,500 72,500 0 0 404,363 375,757
2-501 WATER PRODUCTION 337,787 269,925 42,750 54,550 1,259,800 947,850 13,000 6,440 1,653,337 1,278,765
2-502 WATER DISTRIBUTION 312,288 307,165 152,800 141,450 109,100 103,100 311,800 333,360 885,988 885,075
2-505 FINANCE ADM. 116,077 36,825 2,000 4,000 110,800 110,800 0 0 228,877 151,625
2-508 PUBLIC WORKS 177,804 173,624 9,900 8,900 63,600 41,800 7,350 7,350 258,654 231,674
2-511 WASTEWATER COLLECTION 66,165 64,816 25,050 23,650 76,900 50,400 655,000 600,000 823,115 738,866
2-512 WASTEWATER TREATMENT 206,132 203,200 25,600 31,550 89,350 91,050 40,600 105,600 361,682 431,400
2-525 COMPUTER SERVICES 9,500 9,500 30,250 82,750 0 0 39,750 92,250
2-530 CONTINGENCY FUND 73,153 46,844 67,153 46,844
2-550 BOND DEBT & TRANSFERS 2,444,582 2,522,464 2,444,582 2,522,464
TOTAL WW/SS $1,521,565 $1,351,361 $293,150 $281,050 $4,331,035 $4,069,558 $1,027,750 $1,052,750 $7,167,500 $6,754,719
PALO DURO GOLF COURSE
3-700 GOLF COURSE $526,647 $521,239 $200,250 $201,800 $348,250 $361,415 $134,100 $68,100 $1,209,247 $1,152,554
CONTINGENCY FUND $3,000
$1,212,247
TOTAL OF ALL FUNDS $7,643,812 $7,019,078 $1,330,750 $1,248,923 $7,234,824 $6,769,815 $1,909,425 $1,563,838 $18,118,811 $16,648,498
PERCENTAGE OF BUDGET 42.187% 42.160% 7.345% 7.502% 39.930% 40.663% 10.538% 9.393%
GF REVENUE $9,739,064 WW/SS REVENU $7,167,500 GOLF REVENU $1,212,247 TOTAL REVENUES $18,118,811
GF EXPENSES $9,739,065 WW/SS EXPENS $7,167,500 GOLF EXPENS $1,212,247 TOTAL EXPENSES $18,118,811
($0) $0 ($0) ($0)
INCREASE OVER LAST YEARS BUDGET 11.415% 6.111% 8.832%
City of Canyon
2016 ‐ 2017
General Fund Revenue Comparison of Proposed and Budgeted Figures
Account Name Acct. # Budgeted Proposed % +/‐ Actual Amt Amt as of % of Current
Current Budget 09/30/2015 05/31/2016 Budget
Animal Fines 1‐1702 $100 $100 0% $ ‐ $ ‐ 0%
Arrest & Special Fees 1‐1704 $2,000 $5,000 150% $ 19,644 $ 4,563 228%
Ballpark Fees 1‐1708 $22,000 $22,000 0% $ 17,215 $ 22,853 104%
Pavilion Fees 1‐1710 $4,500 $4,500 0% $ 3,833 $ 2,530 56%
Building Permits 1‐1712 $60,000 $60,000 0% $ 74,412 $ 125,510 209%
CEDC Reimbursement 1‐1714 $132,798 $135,987 2% $ 133,408 $ 85,380 64%
CISD Liason Co‐Op 1‐1720 $85,085 $90,368 6% $ 82,733 $ 63,813 75%
Community Center 1‐1724 $15,000 $18,000 20% $ 14,657 $ 11,698 78%
Electrical Permits 1‐1732 $6,000 $6,000 0% $ 7,780 $ 5,440 91%
Franchise Tax 1‐1740 $690,000 $740,000 7% $ 678,725 $ 485,122 70%
GF Interest 1‐1760 $3,500 $5,000 43% $ 3,056 $ 3,384 97%
Library Fines 1‐1768 $7,000 $7,000 0% $ 8,729 $ 4,031 58%
Code Enf. Licenses 1‐1776 $7,000 $8,000 14% $ 10,607 $ 7,000 100%
Mechanical Permits 1‐1784 $7,000 $8,000 14% $ 10,080 $ 6,640 95%
Mixed Beverage Tax 1‐1788 $11,000 $11,000 0% $ 10,349 $ 5,470 50%
Mowing Service 1‐1792 $5,000 $5,000 0% $ 7,488 $ 1,850 37%
Court Fines 1‐1796 $320,000 $275,000 ‐14% $ 246,074 $ 196,013 61%
Other Income 1‐1800 $40,000 $30,000 ‐25% $ 18,776 $ 7,653 19%
Pool Admissions 1‐1812 $27,000 $399,000 1378% $ 28,088 $ 5,862 22%
Pool Concession 1‐1816 $18,500 $25,000 35% $ 15,127 $ 749 4%
Fire Contracts 1‐1820 $239,416 $237,363 ‐1% $ 326,181 $ 201,722 84%
Randall Co. Library Fund 1‐1824 $50,000 $50,000 0% $ 50,000 $ 37,500 75%
Commercial Solid Waste 1‐1832 $348,500 $367,000 5% $ 359,866 $ 248,115 71%
Penalties‐Refuse 1‐1834 $18,000 $19,000 6% $ 20,085 $ 14,769 82%
Residential Solid Waste 1‐1838 $1,115,400 $1,202,650 8% $ 1,213,190 $ 797,879 72%
Sales Tax 1‐1846 $1,900,000 $2,100,000 11% $ 198,744 $ 1,437,443 76%
Vector Control 1‐1854 $37,000 $40,000 8% $ 41,194 $ 13,710 37%
Vital Statistics 1‐1858 $10,000 $10,000 0% $ 8,514 $ 6,198 62%
Transfer from Utility 1‐1860 $1,065,334 $999,859 ‐6% $ 648,656 $ ‐ 0%
Penalties‐Taxes 1‐1870 $12,000 $12,000 0% $ 11,285 $ 1,564 13%
In Lieu of Taxes 1‐1880 $1,500 $1,500 0% $ 2,058 $ 1,500 100%
AdValorem Taxes 1‐1910 $2,340,000 $2,463,000 5% $ 2,249,636 $ 2,272,500 97%
Pool Interest & Sink Fund $381,737
Transfer from Fund Balance $110,000 $0
GF Totals $8,710,633 $9,739,064 12% $ 6,520,190 $ 6,078,461
Acct.code 2‐2865 2016 ‐ 2017
Acct. Name Water Sales
Fiscal Amount % Chg.
Year Collected Prev. Yr
============= ====================== ===============
2011 $4,121,756 #REF!
2012 $3,930,793 ‐4.63
2013 $3,830,998 ‐2.54
2014 $4,129,308 7.79
2015 $3,806,527 ‐7.82
5 year avg. $3,963,876
Current budget amount $4,504,500
RECEIVED YTD A May 31, 2016 $2,610,168
Year end projection $3,915,252
Revenue Projection ‐ Randy $0
Revenue Projection ‐ Chris $4,095,000
Revenue amount used in budget $4,504,500 Includes a 10% water rate increase
CITY OF CANYON
DETAILED BUDGET 2016-2017 1-403
Swimming Pool
ACTUAL BUDGETED PROPOSED
2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
1201 TEMPORARY SALARIES $49,851 $37,944 $149,888
1400 SOCIAL SECURITY $3,371 $2,903 $11,466
1607 WORKERS COMPENSATION $960 $962 $6,243
1000 SUBTOTAL $54,182 $41,809 $167,597
2202 CHEMICAL SUPPLIES $2,558 $5,500 $21,000
2203 CLEANING SUPPLIES $193 $1,000 $1,500
2212 WEARING APPAREL $3,076 $3,500 $18,000
2215 OTHER OPERATING SUPPLIES $4,676 $7,000 $10,000
2216 POOL CONCESSIONS $9,364 $12,000 $75,000
2313 PAINTS, PAINTING SUPPLIES $4,943 $4,500 $1,000
2000 SUBTOTAL $24,810 $33,500 $126,500
3201 TELEPHONE $912 $800 $1,000
3408 PROPERTY INSURANCE $529 $900 $14,600
3501 GAS $259 $3,500 $19,000
3502 ELECTRICITY $2,498 $3,000 $19,000
3601 R & M BUILDING $1,638 $2,500 $1,000
3603 R & M PLANT EQUIPMENT $2,142 $2,500 $1,000
3610 R & M OTHER $1,951 $4,000 $4,000
3917 OTHER CONTRACTUAL $40,293 $3,000 $6,000
3000 SUBTOTAL $50,222 $20,200 $65,600
4304 FUNITURE & FIXTURES $0 $0 $0
4512 OTHER IMPROVEMENTS $0 $0 $0
GO Bond Payment $381,737
4000 SUBTOTAL $0 $0 $381,737
TOTAL $129,214 $95,509 $741,434
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CITY OF CANYON
DETAILED BUDGET 2016-2017 2-501
WATER PRODUCTION
ACTUAL BUDGETED PROPOSED
2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
1101 REGULAR SALARIES $172,561 $175,689 $223,700
1201 TEMPORARY SALARIES $2,124 $17,688 $17,688
1400 SOCIAL SECURITY $12,856 $13,440 $17,113
1500 RETIREMENT $30,717 $30,131 $37,090
1600 HOSPITALIZATION $24,296 $26,702 $34,373
1607 WORKERS COMPENSATION $2,225 $5,843 $7,294
1800 LONGEVITY $624 $432 $528
1000 SUBTOTAL $245,403 $269,925 $337,787
2101 OFFICE SUPPLIES $277 $500 $0
2202 CHEMICAL SUPPLIES $4,421 $5,500 $5,000
2203 CLEANING SUPPLIES $101 $250 $250
2205 FOOD $94 $200 $200
2212 WEARING APPAREL $998 $1,800 $2,300
2214 MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL $12,028 $12,000 $10,000
2215 OTHER OPERATING SUPPLIES $3,288 $6,000 $4,000
2219 SAFETY EQUIPMENT $836 $800 $1,000
2320 AUTO SUPPLIES $264 $7,500 $1,500
2360 WATER MAINS & VALVES $20,472 $1,000 $1,000
2364 PLANT MAINTENANCE $8,839 $16,000 $16,000
2401 MINOR EQUIPMENT $5,068 $3,000 $1,500
2000 SUBTOTAL $56,686 $54,550 $42,750
3201 TELEPHONE $1,195 $2,500 $2,500
3220 TRAVEL EXPENSE $10 $750 $500
3408 PROPERTY INSURANCE $2,729 $3,000 $3,000
3450 REQUIRED PERMITS & COSTS $9,962 $10,000 $13,000
3502 ELECTRICITY $141,925 $150,000 $150,000
3503 WATER $1,304,827 $725,000 $1,045,700
3601 R & M BUILDING $643 $1,500 $1,500
3603 R & M PLANT EQUIP $3,394 $20,000 $20,000
3605 R & M VEHICLE $1,925 $1,500 $1,500
3611 R & M RADIO $0 $100 $100
3901 DUES, MEMBERSHIP, TUITION $897 $1,500 $2,000
3917 OTHER CONTRACTUAL $170,145 $24,000 $15,000
3930 WATER SAMPLING \ TESTING $2,359 $8,000 $5,000
3000 SUBTOTAL $1,640,011 $947,850 $1,259,800
4307 MOTOR VEHICLE $6,440 $6,440 $13,000
4320 OTHER EQUIPMENT $0 $0 $0
4325 NEW WELL $0 $0 $0
4512 OTHER IMPROVEMENTS $0 $0 $0
4000 SUBTOTAL $0 $6,440 $13,000
TOTAL $1,942,100 $1,278,765 $1,653,337
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City of Canyon
2016 ‐ 2017
Water Works / Sewer System Revenue Comparison of Proposed and Budgeted Figures
Account Name Acct. # Budgeted Proposed % +/‐ Actual Amt Amt as of % of Current
Current Budget 09/30/2015 05/31/2016 Budget
WW/SS Interest 2‐2800 $15,000 $10,000 ‐33% $ 4,829 $ 2,814 19%
Bulkwater 2‐2810 $30,000 $30,000 0% $ 31,508 $ 20,764 69%
Penalties W&S 2‐2815 $60,000 $70,000 17% $ 71,305 $ 54,913 92%
Plumbing Inspection 2‐2825 $12,000 $12,000 0% $ 14,470 $ 10,440 87%
Plumbing Registration 2‐2828 $500 $500 0% $ 610 $ 245 49%
Water Taps 2‐2835 $30,000 $30,000 0% $ 57,950 $ 33,935 113%
Water Sales 2‐2865 $4,095,000 $4,504,500 10% $ 3,806,527 $ 2,610,142 64%
Sewer Receipts 2‐2875 $2,420,000 $2,450,000 1% $ 2,007,158 $ 1,500,027 62%
WW/SS Other Income 2‐2880 $1,000 $1,000 0% $ ‐ $ 3,763 376%
Reconnection Fee 2‐2890 $18,000 $20,000 11% $ 22,223 $ 17,433 97%
Lease Income 2‐2897 $54,000 $39,500 ‐27% $ 54,002 $ 54,003 100%
WW/SS Tot $6,735,500 $7,167,500 6% $ 6,070,582 $ 4,308,479
REGARDING ITEM 10 AGENDA
To: Mayor and City Commission
From: Randy Criswell, City Manager
Date: August 15, 2016
Re: Conduct Public Hearing on Budget as Per City Charter.
As per the City Charter, we are required to conduct one Public Hearing on the Proposed
Budget. This is separate from the Public Hearing on the Proposed Tax Rate.
Tonight we need to conduct a Public Hearing on the Proposed Budget.
City of Canyon
REGARDING ITEM 11 AGENDA
To: Randy Criswell, City Manager
From: Chris Sharp, Assistant City Manager
Date: August 8, 2016
Re: Conduct First Public Hearing on Proposed Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2016-
2017
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 $.38419 by 1.7% to $.39083 per $100 valuation.
Tonight is the first of two required public hearings. No action is required at this time.
City of Canyon
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