City of Canyon Commission Meetings
Regular MeetingCanyon, TX · October 16, 2017
Minutes
City Commission Meeting
October 16, 2017
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 Gary Hinders presided over the meeting with
the following Commissioners in attendance, Mayor Pro-Tem Justin Richardson, Cordell Jones,
Paul R. Lyons and Roger Remlinger.
Also present were the following City Staff: City Manager Randy Criswell, City Secretary Gretchen
Mercer, Director of Public Works Dan Reese, Assistant City Manager for Special Projects Jon
Behrens, Police Chief Dale Davis, Safety Director Tony Lawson, Golf Course Superintendent John
Haun, and City Attorney Chuck Hester.
Item 1. Call to Order.
Mayor Hinders called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.
Item 2. Invocation.
Mayor Pro-Tem Richardson gave the invocation.
Item 3. Pledge of Allegiance.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Lyons.
Item 4. Approval of Minutes of the Meeting of October 2, 2017.
Mayor Pro-Tem Richardson moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Jones, to approve the
minutes of October 2, 2017 as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 5. Public Comment – Comments From Interested Citizens.
No comments were made.
Item 6. Information Report from TML Conference Attendees.
Mayor Hinders asked for comment on things learned from those recently attending the
Texas Municipal League Conference October 3, 4, 5 and 6, 2017 in Houston, Texas.
Item 7. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Resolution No. 16-2017 – Amended, An
Amended Resolution Approving the Submission and Acceptance of a Grant
Requesting Funding from the Office of the Governor for Rifle-Resistant Body Armor for
the Canyon Police Department.
City Manager Randy Criswell presented Resolution No. 16-2017 – Amended, for consideration.
Mr. Criswell stated the original Resolution No. 16-2017 was adopted in July 2017 approving a
grant for Rifle-Resistant Body Armor from the Texas Governor and appointed the City Manager as
the authorized representative for all actions pertaining to the grant. Mr. Criswell said the Office of
the Governor informed the Police Department that it must designate the Chief of Police as the duly
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authorized representative instead. Mr. Criswell said Resolution No. 16-2017 – Amended, only
changes that designation, everything else was the same.
After discussion, Commissioner Jones moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Remlinger to
approve Resolution No. 16-2017-Amended as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
AMENDED
RESOLUTION NO. 16-2017
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CANYON, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION AND ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT
APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR FOR THE RIFLE-
RESISTANT BODY ARMOR PROGRAM FOR THE CANYON POLICE
DEPARTMENT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CANYON CHIEF OF POLICE TO
REPRESENT THE CITY IN ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO THIS APPLICATION.
Item 8. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Report from Staff on Status and Continued
Expectations for City Operated Wood Waste Disposal Site.
City Manager Randy Criswell updated the Commissioners on the City Operated Wood Waste
Disposal Site. Mr. Criswell stated he was looking for direction, and not necessarily decisions at
this time. Mr. Criswell explained that with the closure of the free brush collection sites in Amarillo,
Canyon has seen a dramatic increase of wood waste. Staff had believed this would be the case,
but chose to observe, instead of reacting based on speculation. As it happened, our wood waste
collection site received about 10 times as much wood waste in a 3-day period after Amarillo’s
closure than we would have normally seen. Mr. Criswell said the City of Canyon cannot sustain
having to process and dispose of the amount of brush without significant increase in solid waste
rates to the citizens of Canyon. Mr. Criswell said it was his opinion that the citizens of Canyon do
not need to provide free wood disposal to anyone living outside the City Limits. Criswell offered
the following options.
1. Close our site permanently
2. Keep the site open, and monitor our site with a paid employee to ensure that no one except
Canyon residents have access to it.
3. Allow residents to dump for free, and charge outside city limit customers a significant cost,
making the function an enterprise
4. Any other good solutions that you can come up with.
Mr. Criswell explained the City Wood Waste Disposal Site is currently located at the Republic
Services Landfill and operated when they are open only.
After discussion, Commissioners felt closing the City of Canyon Wood Waste Disposal Site should
be considered as a last resort and charged staff with finding a feasible way of keeping the site
open without the extra expense falling on the Citizens of Canyon, and to try to find a more
convenient location.
Item 9. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Quarterly Finance Report by Finance
Director Chris Sharp.
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Assistant City Manager Chris Sharp presented the Quarterly Finance Report. After discussion
Commissioner Remlinger moved, duly seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Richardson to approve the
Quarterly Finance Report as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 10. 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 Jones moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Lyons to approve the Quarterly
Investment Report as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 11. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Resolution No. 22-2017 Regarding a
Finance Agreement for the Purpose of Procuring Mowers, Utility Vehicles, and Golf
Course Related Equipment.
Assistant City Manager Chris Sharp presented Resolution No. 22-2017 for consideration. Mr.
Sharp stated much of the equipment being used by Palo Duro Creek Golf Course has been used
for much longer than intended and now requires constant repairs. Mr. Sharp stated to purchase
replacement equipment, an agreement has been reached with Government Capital Corporation
with a 5-year term at an interest rate of 3.211%, financing a total of $499,152.
After discussion, Mayor Pro-Tem Richardson moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Jones, to
approve Resolution No. 22-2017 and authorize Assistant City Manager Chris Sharp to enter into
negotiations to potentially get a lower interest rate and buy down the principal amount to be
financed using funds currently dedicated for a portion of the cost of the equipment. Motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 22-2017
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CANYON, TEXAS,
REGARDING A FINANCING AGREEMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROCURING
“MOWERS, UTILITY VEHICLES, AND GOLF COURSE RELATED EQUIPMENT”.
Item 12. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Ordinance No. 1072 Amending Title IX,
Section 91.24 of the Code of Ordinances, Impoundment of Wild or Other Animals.
Police Chief Dale Davis presented Ordinance No. 1072 for consideration. Chief Davis stated
legislation has modified Texas. Penal Code, Section 42.11 (Cruelty to Animals) renumbering it to
42.092. Chief Davis stated Ordinance No. 1072 would bring the City of Canyon Code of
Ordinances up to date with state law referencing the correct code.
After discussion, Commissioner Remlinger moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Jones, to
adopt Ordinance No. 1072 as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 1072
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CANYON, TEXAS, AMENDING §91.24 OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CANYON AMENDING REFERENCE
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TO TEX. PENAL CODE, SECTION 42.092; AND, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY
AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Item 13. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Resolution No. 23-2017, Adopting an
Annexation Calendar for Additional Property in the Canyon East Subdivision.
City Manager Randy Criswell presented Resolution No. 23-2017 for consideration. Mr. Criswell
stated this annexation would expand the Canyon East Subdivision.
After discussion, Mayor Pro-Tem Richardson moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Jones, to
adopt Resolution No. 23-2017 as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-2017
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CANYON, TEXAS,
SETTING A DATE, TIME, AND PLACE FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS AND PROVIDING
FOR NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS IN REGARD TO THE PROPOSED
ANNEXATION OF THE PROPERTY WITHIN THE EXTRATERRITORIAL
JURISDICTION OF THE CITY OF CANYON AT THE REQUEST OF KUHLMAN
AND SONS, LP, A TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, ACTING BY AND THROUGH
ITS DULY AUTHORIZED GENERAL PARTNER, HERBERT KUHLMAN & SONS,
INC., A TEXAS CORPORATION.
Item 14. Executive Session Pursuant to §551.072, Deliberation Regarding Real Property.
Mayor Hinders indicated the Commission would adjourn into Executive Session at 6:50 pm.
Item 15. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Items Discussed in Executive Session.
Upon returning from Executive Session at 7:40 pm, the following action was taken.
Commissioner Remlinger moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Jones to authorize City
Attorney Chuck Hester and City Manager Randy Criswell to draw up and execute a contract for
water rights property north of Canyon for $1,600 per acre. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 16. Adjournment.
There being no further business, Mayor Pro-Tem Richardson moved this meeting be adjourned at
7:44 pm.
______________________________
Gary Hinders, 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 16th
day of October 2017, 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 October 2, 2017.
5. Public Comment – Comments from Interested Citizens.
6. Information Report from TML Conference Attendees –NO ACTION TO BE TAKEN.
7. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Resolution No. 16-2017-Amended, An Amended Resolution
Approving the Submission and Acceptance of A Grant Requesting Funding from the Office of the Governor
for Rifle-Resistant Body Armor for the Canyon Police Department.
8. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Report from Staff on Status and Continued Expectations for City-
Operated Wood Waste Disposal Site.
9. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Quarterly Finance Report by Finance Director Chris Sharp.
10. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Quarterly Investment Report by Finance Director Chris Sharp.
11. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Resolution No. 22-2017 Regarding a Finance Agreement for the
Purpose of Procuring Mowers, Utility Vehicles, and Golf Course Related Equipment.
12. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Ordinance No. 1072 Amending Title IX, Section 91.24 of the
Code of Ordinance, Impoundment of Wild or Other Animals.
13. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Resolution No. 23-2017, Adopting an Annexation Calendar for
Additional Property in the Canyon East Subdivision.
14. Executive Session Pursuant to §551.072 Deliberation Regarding Real Property.
15. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Items Discussed in Executive Session.
16. Adjourn.
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 13th day of October 2017.
Gretchen Mercer, City Clerk
City of Canyon
City Commission Meeting
October 2, 2017
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 Gary Hinders presided over the meeting with
the following Commissioners in attendance, Mayor Pro-Tem Justin Richardson, Cordell Jones,
Paul R. Lyons and Roger Remlinger.
Also present were the following City Staff: City Manager Randy Criswell, City Secretary Gretchen
Mercer, Director of Parks and Recreation Brian Noel, Assistant City Manager for Special Projects
Jon Behrens, Director of Code Enforcement Danny Cornelius, Municipal Court Judge Bob Splawn,
Munger and City Attorney Chuck Hester.
Item 1. Call to Order.
Mayor Hinders called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m.
Item 2. Invocation.
Commissioner Jones gave the invocation.
Item 3. Pledge of Allegiance.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Remlinger.
Item 4. Approval of Minutes of the Meeting of September 11, 2017.
Mayor Pro-Tem Richardson moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Remlinger, to approve the
minutes of September 11, 2017 as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 5. Public Comment – Comments From Interested Citizens.
No comments were made.
Item 6. Update from Municipal Court Judge and City Attorney on Recent Legislative Action.
Judge Bob Splawn, City Attorney Chuck Hester and Municipal Court Clerk Sheila Roach
gave a brief presentation on laws changing that would affect City of Canyon Municipal Court
in the near future due to the 85th Legislative session.
Item 7. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Ordinance No. 1071, Regulating Small
Wireless Facility Siting and Design.
Assistant City Manager for Special Projects Jon Behrens presented Ordinance No. 1071 for
consideration. Mr. Behrens stated Senate Bill 1004 was signed into law with an effective date of
September 1, 2017. Mr. Behrens stated the new law imposed limitations on cities regulation of
“small cell antennas” allowing wireless communication companies to place node support poles and
network nodes in the public right-of-way within the City of Canyon. Mr. Behrens stated Texas
Municipal League provided Texas cities with sample documents that could be adopted by cities
providing as much local control as allowed under Senate Bill 1004. Mr. Behrens said the adoption
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of Ordinance No. 1071 and the design manual would provide vendors guidance necessary to meet
allowed specifications of the City of Canyon.
After discussion, Mayor Pro-Tem Richardson moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Jones to
approve Ordinance No. 1071 as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 1071
SMALL WIRELESS FACILITY SITING ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CANYON AMENDING CHAPTER 157;
CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE IN THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY, OF
THE CITY OF CANYON CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADDING SECTION 157.13,
ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR NETWORK NODES AND NODE SUPPORT
POLES IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY IN THE CITY OF CANYON, TEXAS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER; PROVIDING
FOR PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR PUBLISHING AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Item 8. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Resolution No. 21-2017 Regarding
Nominations for Potter-Randall Appraisal District Directors.
City Manager Randy Criswell presented Resolution No. 21-2017 for consideration. Mr. Criswell
stated the City of Canyon is given the opportunity to nominate and vote on members of the Potter
Randall Appraisal District Board of Directors as a taxing entity in Randall County. Mr. Criswell
stated the City Commission would be presented a slate of nominees sometime in December to
vote on.
After discussion, Mayor Pro-Tem Richardson moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Jones to
adopt Resolution No. 21-2017 nominating Kerry Adair to serve on the Potter Randall Appraisal
District Board of Directors. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 21-2017
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CANYON, TEXAS
IN ORDER TO MAKE NOMINATIONS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
RANDALL COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT.
Item 9. Executive Session Pursuant to §551.071 Consultation with Attorney, §551.072,
Deliberation Regarding Real Property, and §551.087, Economic Development
Negotiations.
Mayor Hinders indicated the Commission would adjourn into Executive Session at 6:28 pm.
Item 10. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Items Discussed in Executive Session.
Upon returning from Executive Session at 7:11 pm, no action was taken.
Item 11. Adjournment.
There being no further business, Mayor Pro-Tem Richardson moved this meeting be adjourned.
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Gary Hinders, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Gretchen Mercer, City Secretary
REGARDING ITEM 6 AGENDA
To: Mayor and City Commission
From: Randy Criswell, City Manager
Date: October 16, 2017
Re: Information Report from TML Conference Attendees – NO ACTION TO BE
TAKEN.
The Mayor felt it might be beneficial for some information to be passed along as
desired, based on the information received by those who attended the TML
Conference a couple of weeks ago.
THIS IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY AND IS NOT AN ACTION ITEM. I WOULD
RECOMMEND THERE BE NO DISCUSSION, ONLY AN EXCHANGE OF
INFORMATION.
City of Canyon
REGARDING ITEM 7 AGENDA
To: Mayor and City Commission
From: Randy Criswell, City Manager
Date: October 16, 2017
Re: Consider and Take Appropriate Action On Resolution No. 16-2017 -
Amended, An Amended Resolution Approving the Submission and
Acceptance of A Grant Requesting Funding from the Office of the Governor
for Rifle-Resistant Body Armor For the Canyon Police Department.
In July, you adopted Resolution No. 16-2017, Authorizing the Submission of a Grant
Application for Body Armor for CPD. The Resolution was adopted naming the City
Manager as the duly authorized representative for all actions pertaining to this grant.
The Office of the Governor has informed us that the Resolution must designate the
Chief of Police as the duly authorized representative instead of the City Manager.
We questioned this, since it is not standard procedure to name anyone except the City
Manager or the Mayor as the duly authorized representative. However, after speaking
with the Governor’s office, they are insisting on the “Chief of Police” being named.
Chuck has also confirmed this.
Resolution No. 16-2017, Amended, has been prepared to make these changes,
and is recommended for adoption.
City of Canyon
AMENDED
RESOLUTION NO. 16-2017
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CANYON, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION AND
ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF
THE GOVERNOR FOR THE RIFLE-RESISTANT BODY ARMOR
PROGRAM FOR THE CANYON POLICE DEPARTMENT;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CANYON CHIEF OF POLICE TO
REPRESENT THE CITY IN ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO THIS
APPLICATION.
WHEREAS, The City of Canyon City Commission finds it in the best interest of the citizens of
Canyon, that the Rifle-Resistant Body Armor Program be operated for the 2018; and
WHEREAS, City of Canyon City Commission agrees that in the event of loss or misuse of the
Office of the Governor funds, City of Canyon assures that the funds will be returned to the
Office of the Governor in full.
WHEREAS, City of Canyon City Commission designates the City of Canyon Chief of Police
as the grantee’s authorized official. The authorized official is given the power to apply for,
accept, reject, alter or terminate the grant on behalf of the applicant agency.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CANYON, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
(A) That the City Commission has duly approved and authorized its submission and
acceptance to the Office of the Governor, for the purpose of the Rifle-Resistant Body
Armor Program for the City of Canyon Police Department.
(B) That the City Commission designates the City of Canyon Chief of Police to act as
it’s duly authorized representative in all matters pertaining to this application.
(C) That any grant funds received will be used for the purposes described in
the City’s Office of the Governor Rifle-Resistant body Armor Program application.
(D) That this resolution is effective from and after the date of adoption.
SECTION 2. That should any part of this resolution conflict with any other resolution, then such
of the conflicting resolution is repealed to the extent of the conflict with this resolution.
SECTION 3. That should any word, phrase, or part of the resolution be found to be invalid or
unconstitutional, such finding shall not affect any other word, phrase or part hereof and such shall
be and continue in effect.
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PASSED AND APPROVED this 16th day of October 2017.
GARY HINDERS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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GRETCHEN MERCER, CITY CLERK
Grant Number: 3444201
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REGARDING ITEM 8 AGENDA
To: Mayor and City Commission
From: Randy Criswell, City Manager
Date: October 16, 2017
Re: Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Report from Staff On Status and
Continued Expectations for City-Operated Wood Waste Disposal Site.
As you probably know, the City of Amarillo has recently closed down all of its free
brush collection sites except one at their landfill. We were very concerned about this,
as we expected that with our site being the only one remaining, we’d receive a mass of
wood waste that would normally be collected and disposed of by the City of Amarillo.
After some internal discussion, we decided to monitor our site to see what the effect
would be with Amarillo closing theirs; it was dramatic. In a two-day period of time, we
received an amount of wood waste that we would normally see in about three weeks.
Our concerns were valid. As of last week, as a result of this excessive debris, we
closed our site for maintenance.
The issue at hand tonight is whether or not we want to maintain the only free wood
waste site in Randall County. If we do, we’re going to subject the citizens of Canyon to
a huge cost to dispose of wood waste from all over the County, including the City of
Amarillo. Currently, we spend around $135,000 annually to pay a third party to chip
the wood. If our volume has increased by 10-fold (2 days VS 3 weeks), theoretically,
we could be looking at somewhere around $1.3 million/year for chipping instead of
$135,000. We can’t afford this and certainly can’t sustain it. I don’t even see any
reason to talk about what we’d have to increase solid waste rates to absorb this,
because that doesn’t even need to be a consideration. Canyon does not owe citizens
of Randall County or Amarillo free wood disposal at the expense of our citizens.
I see the following as options:
1. Close our site permanently
2. Keep the site open, and monitor our site with a paid employee to ensure that no
one except Canyon residents have access to it,
3. Allow residents to dump for free, and charge OCL (outside city limit) customers
a significant cost, making the function an enterprise function, or
4. Any other good solutions that you can come up with.
Regardless of what happens, we expect to see an increase in the wood waste placed
in alleys. I believe we’ll be able to deal with that with the added crew that we’ll put on
soon. I also believe we need to create an ordinance that prohibits paid tree trimmers
from disposing of wood waste in City right of ways or in the City Wood Waste site (if
we keep it open). Staff needs some direction from you. I personally think we
should close it permanently, and continue our arrangement with Republic that Canyon
residents get 12 free loads per year at the landfill.
City of Canyon
REGARDING ITEM 9 AGENDA
TO: Randy Criswell, City Manager
FROM: Chris Sharp, Assistant City Manager
DATE: October 12, 2017
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 September 30, 2017 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 $_3,180,738.
Total securities pledged by Happy State Bank including the FDIC insurance is
$_6,970,350.
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 September 30,
2017.
City of Canyon
City of Canyon
QUARTERLY FINANCE REPORT
Quarter ending: 06/30/2017 09/30/2017
Interest Rate
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 0.50 $ 47,166.91 $ 35,400.17
LIBRARY GIFT & MEMORIAL 0.50 $ 6,290.55 $ 5,401.60
GENERAL FUND DEMAND ACCT 0.50 $ 197,564.09 $ 490,081.68
WW/SS FUND DEMAND ACCT. 0.50 $ 1,784,159.89 $ 1,321,900.43
BCD 0.50 $ 128,728.63 $ 130,949.90
LEOSE 0.50 $ 9,925.67 $ 8,141.12
C.E.D.C (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 0.50 $ 281,507.90 $ 338,658.04
C.E.D.C. MARKETING ACCOUNT 0.50 $ 115,487.33 $ 112,880.14
EMPLOYEES FLOWER FUND 0.50 $ 1,677.52 $ 2,536.30
D-FI-IT PROGRAM 0.50 $ 2,202.69 $ 702.76
Palo Duro Golf Administration 0.50 $ 347,751.06 $ 333,923.71
Capital Equipment Account 0.50 $ 399,541.48 $ 400,162.44
CHECKING / SAVINGS ACCOUNTS BALANCES $ 3,322,003.72 $ 3,180,738.29
TOTAL FUNDS FOR SECURITY PLEDGES $ 3,322,003.72 $ 3,180,738.29
WW/SS Utility Insured Cash Sweep Account (CDARS) Interest 0.91 $ 3,538,736.63 $ 3,548,093.73
TOTAL AMOUNT OF FUNDS IN BANK $ 6,860,740.35 $ 6,728,832.02
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 $1,026,312.40
552410ER9 08/15/1930 Lytle TX ISD $569,776.20 $592,035.15
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 $1,265,790.00
31394FB87 05/25/1933 FNR $1,432,458.53 $1,108,704.34
FDIC INSURANCE $100,000.00 $250,000.00
Total Security Pledges $7,052,179.23 $6,970,350.45
Total Outstanding debt from 2012 issued CO's and 2013 refunded CO's $ 17,001,988
Total Outstanding debt from 2016 General Obligation Bonds $ 7,637,212
Summary of Month Ending Sept 2017 Summary of Revenues General Fund
Budgeted Percentage to Summary of Revenues General Fund Sales Tax
Sales Tax
793067
Major Revenues 09/30/2017 Amount Budget 100% 1063834
Franchise Taxes
Franchise Taxes
Mixed Beverage Tax
General Fund 348920
Mixed Beverage Tax
2227101 Municipal Court Fines
Sales Tax $ 2,096,857.00 $ 2,100,000.00 99.85% 2288535 5657 Municipal Court Fines
Other Income
Franchise Taxes $ 669,151.00 $ 740,000.00 90.43% 322947 Other Income
168631 Fire Service Randall County
Mixed Beverage Tax $ 14,416.00 $ 11,000.00 131.05% 4143 Fire Service Randall County
Randall County, Library Funding
Municipal Court Fines $ 267,102.00 $ 275,000.00 97.13% 588979 2585 RandallCommercial
County, Solid
Library Funding
Waste
Other Income $ 32,092.00 $ 30,000.00 106.97% 620765 139495
12633627519 Commercial SolidSolid
Residential Waste
Waste
Fire Service Randall County $ 237,363.00 $ 237,363.00 100.00% 25000 Residential Solid Taxes
Waste
118681 Ad Valorem
Randall County, Library Funding $ 50,000.00 $ 50,000.00 100.00%
Ad Valorem Taxes
Commercial Solid Waste $ 379,488.00 $ 367,000.00 103.40% 25000
182251
Residential Solid Waste $ 1,242,697.00 $ 1,202,650.00 103.33% 190152
Ad Valorem Taxes $ 2,342,645.00 $ 2,463,000.00 95.11%
Total General Fund Revenues $ 9,052,202.00 $ 9,738,794.00 92.95%
Total General Fund Expenses $ 8,505,437.00 $ 9,738,794.00 87.34%
8445
Utility Fund Summary
35641 of Revenues Utility Fund
Water Receipts $ 4,700,818.00 $ 4,258,800.00 110.38% 6000 20100 Water Receipts
Waste Water Receipts $ 2,550,235.00 $ 2,450,000.00 104.09% Summary of Revenues Utility Fund Waste Water Receipts
Lease Income $ 49,758.00 $ 39,500.00 125.97% Lease Income
Penalties $ 100,326.00 $ 70,000.00 143.32% 968904 Penalties
12505
T-on & Reconnection Revenue $ 27,242.00 $ 20,000.00 136.21% 1799869 T‐on & Reconnection Revenue
Water Receipts
Water Taps $ 46,780.00 $ 30,000.00 155.93% 45889 16500 Water Taps
6000
Total Utility Fund Revenues $ 8,264,554.00 $ 6,921,800.00 119.40% Waste Water Receipts
Total Utility Fund Expenses $ 7,520,543.00 $ 6,921,800.00 108.65%
Lease Income
Historical Summary of Sales Tax 2017 2016 2015 2014
1176648
JAN $ 262,010.00
$ 208,797.37 $ 214,709.00 $ 184,408.15 Penalties
FEB $ 270,864.00
$ 261,746.98 $ 217,411.00 $ 242,684.94
MAR $ 182,909.00
$ 247,382.39 $ 177,351.00 $ 182,850.07 T‐on & Reconnection Revenue
2128852
APR $ 201,855.00
$ 182,646.86 $ 226,391.00 $ 169,113.63
MAY $ 312,853.00
$ 253,438.00 $ 249,330.00 $ 215,922.87 Water Taps
JUN $ 190,405.00
$ 188,739.00 $ 193,998.00 $ 173,509.91
JUL $ 207,521.00
$ 205,395.00 $ 187,474.00 $ 164,186.45
AUG $ 245,043.00
$ 235,105.00 $ 247,697.00 $ 204,038.44
SEP $ 219,684.00
$ 204,903.99 $ 202,362.00 $ 185,479.28
OCT $ 227,753.00 $ 239,346.00 $ 223,456.00
NOV $ 258,016.00 $ 256,488.00 $ 216,081.00
DEC $ 216,890.00 $ 266,745.00 $ 185,766.00
$ 2,093,144.00 $ 2,690,813.59 $2,679,302.00 $ 2,347,496.74
Palo Duro Creek Golf Course Budgeted Amount Percentage to Budget
Revenues to Date $1,032,248.00 $1,212,247.00 85.15%
Exenditures to Date $1,309,135.00 $1,212,247.00 107.99%
CITY OF CANYON
SALES TAX COLLECTION HISTORY
FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017
% INCREASE/ % INCREASE/ 2016-2017 TOTAL
2014-2015 2015-2016 DECREASE 15-16 2016-2017 DECREASE 15-16 YEAR-TO-DATE YEAR-TO-DATE
MONTH COLLECTIONS COLLECTIONS OVER 14-15 COLLECTIONS OVER 15-16 COLLECTIONS TAXABLE SALES **
OCTOBER $223,456 $239,346 7.11% $227,753 -4.84% $227,753 $15,183,533
NOVEMBER $216,081 $256,488 18.70% $258,016 0.60% $485,769 $32,384,600
DECEMBER $185,766 $266,745 43.59% $216,890 -18.69% $702,659 $46,843,933
JANUARY $214,709 $208,797 -2.75% $262,010 25.49% $964,669 $64,311,267
FEBRUARY $217,411 $261,746 20.39% $270,864 3.48% $1,235,533 $82,368,867
MARCH $177,351 $247,382 39.49% $182,909 -26.06% $1,418,442 $94,562,800
APRIL $226,391 $182,646 -19.32% $201,855 10.52% $1,620,297 $108,019,800
MAY $249,330 $253,438 1.65% $312,853 23.44% $1,933,150 $128,876,667
JUNE $193,998 $188,739 -2.71% $190,405 0.88% $2,123,555 $141,570,333
JULY $187,474 $205,105 9.40% $207,521 1.18% $2,331,076 $155,405,067
AUGUST $247,697 $235,105 -5.08% $245,043 4.23% $2,576,119 $171,741,267
SEPTEMBER $202,362 $204,903 1.26% $219,684 7.21% $2,795,803 $186,386,867
TOTALS $2,542,026 $2,750,440 $2,795,803
REGARDING ITEM 10 AGENDA
TO: Randy Criswell, City Manager
FROM: Chris Sharp, Assistant City Manager
DATE: October 12, 2017
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 September 30, 2017 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 $2,427,466. 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 $175,426. The
City’s 2012 certificates of obligation funds have been invested into a CDARS
investment account and has a balance of $3,974,355. Total funds on hand, which
includes funds in depository accounts as well as funds in investments total $9,156,298.
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 September 30,
2017.
City of Canyon
QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT
Quarter ending: 06/30/2017 09/30/2017
Interest Rate Interest earned
CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSITS: for quarter
CD# Interest Rate
6611 CEDC CD 0.608 $ 57,759.81 $ 57,804.76 $ 44.95
6646 CEDC CD 0.608 $ 58,871.88 $ 58,917.69 $ 45.81
14897 CEDC CD 0.608 $ 58,667.32 $ 58,704.28 $ 36.96
CDARS CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT $ 175,299.01 $ 175,426.73
14674 GENERAL FUND CD 1.10% $ 250,502.50 $ 250,691.97 $ 189.47
15076 GENERAL FUND CD 1.10% $ 149,577.53 $ 149,723.88 $ 146.35
14895 GENERAL FUND CD 1.10% $ 508,314.09 $ 508,573.16 $ 259.07
14758 GENERAL FUND CD 1.10% $ 149,482.63 $ 149,592.01 $ 109.38
14970 GENERAL FUND CD 1.10% $ 151,393.99 $ 151,547.81 $ 153.82
9952 GENERAL FUND CD 1.10% $ 615,973.11 $ 617,601.79 $ 1,628.68
14675 WW/SS FUND CD 1.10% $ 599,282.14 $ 599,735.41 $ 453.27
TOTAL AMOUNT IN CDARS $2,424,525.99 $ 2,427,466.03
TOTAL AMOUNT OF FUNDS IN BANK $6,955,868.75 $ 6,728,832.02
TOTAL FUNDS ON HAND $9,380,394.74 $ 9,156,298.05
2012 Certificates of Obligations (Invested in CDARS account) 1.11% $ 3,960,907.19 $ 3,974,355.36 $ 13,448.17
REGARDING ITEM 11 AGENDA
To: Randy Criswell, City Manager
From: Chris Sharp, Assistant City Manager
Date: October 9, 2017
Re: Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Resolution No. 22-2017 Regarding
a Financing Agreement for the Purpose of Procuring Mowers, Utility Vehicles,
and Golf Course Related Equipment.
The equipment used at the golf course to maintain the greens, fairways, and roughs have been
used by golf course staff for a lot longer than their intended life span. A lot of the equipment
has to be worked on continually because they are getting so old, they simply breakdown with
everyday use. Much of the equipment was purchased from the prior owner back in 2007. They
were old and well used back then.
The financial agreement is between Government Capital Corporation and the City. Terms are
for 5 years at an interest rate of 3.211%. Total amount to finance is $499,152. A list of items
to be purchased is attached to this agenda. First payment will be made after October 1, 2018.
Staff Recommendation: It is staff’s recommendation that the City Commission adopt
Resolution No. 22-2017 approving the agreement between Government Capital
Corporation and the City of Canyon
City of Canyon
September 22, 2017
Mr. Chris Sharp
Canyon City Hall
(806) 655-5003
csharp@canyontx.com
Dear Mr. Sharp,
Thank you for the opportunity to present proposed financing for the City of Canyon. I am submitting
for your review the following proposed structure:
ISSUER: City of Canyon, Texas
FINANCING STRUCTURE: Public Property Finance Contract issued under Local
Government Code Section 271.005
EQUIPMENT COST: $ 499,152.36
TERM: 5 Annual Payments
INTEREST RATE: 3.211%
PAYMENT AMOUNT: $ 109,678.11
PAYMENTS BEGINNING: One year from signing, annually thereafter
The above proposal is subject to audit analysis, assumes bank qualification and mutually acceptable
documentation. The terms outlined herein are subject to change and rates are valid for fourteen (14)
days from the date of this proposal. If funding does not occur within this time period, rates will be
indexed to markets at such time. Additionally, Government Capital is registered with Texas Ethics
Commission to be HB 1295 compliant.
Our finance programs are flexible and my goal is customer delight. If you have any questions
regarding other payment terms, frequencies or conditions, please do not hesitate to call.
With Best Regards,
Drew
Drew Whitington
Client Services
Main: 817-421-5400
The transaction described herein is an arm’s length, commercial transaction between you and Government Capital Corporation (“GCC”), in which GCC: (i) is
acting solely for its own financial and other interests that may differ from yours; (ii) is not acting as your municipal advisor or financial advisor, and has no fiduciary
duty to you with respect to this transaction; and (iii) is not recommending that you take an action with respect to this transaction.
RESOLUTION #22-2017
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CANYON,
TEXAS, REGARDING A FINANCING AGREEMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF
PROCURING “MOWERS, UTILITY VEHICLES, AND GOLF COURSE RELATED
EQUIPMENT”.
WHEREAS, City of Canyon desires to enter into a certain Financing Agreement, by and
between Government Capital Corporation and the City of Canyon, for the purpose of
financing “Mowers, Utility Vehicles, and Golf Course related equipment.” The City of
Canyon desires to designate this Agreement as a "qualified tax exempt obligation" of
the City of Canyon for the purposes of Section 265 (b) (3) of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986, as amended. The City of Canyon desires to designate the City Manager,
as an authorized signer of the Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CANYON:
Section 1. That the City of Canyon enters into a Financing Agreement with
Government Capital Corporation for the purpose of procuring “Mowers, Utility Vehicles,
and Golf Course related equipment”.
Section 2. That the Financing Agreement, by and between the City of Canyon and
Government Capital Corporation is designated by the City of Canyon as a "qualified tax
exempt obligation" for the purposes of Section 265 (b) (3) of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986, as amended.
Section 3. That the City of Canyon designates the City Manager, as an authorized
signer of the Financing Agreement, by and between the City of Canyon and
Government Capital Corporation.
This Resolution has been PASSED and APPROVED by the Commission of the City of
Canyon in a meeting held on 16th day of October , 2017.
City of Canyon Witness Signature
X X
Mayor, Gary Hinders City Secretary, Gretchen Mercer
Printed Printed
Name: Name:
Title: Mayor Title: City Secretary
REGARDING ITEM 12 AGENDA
To: Randy Criswell; City Manager
From: Dale Davis, Chief of Police
Date: 10/16/2017
Re: Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Ordinance No. 1072 Amending Title IX, Section
91.24 of the Code of Ordinances, Impoundment of Wild or Other Animals.
Section 91.24 of the Code of Ordinances Impoundment of wild or other animals currently
references Texas. Penal Code, Section 42.11 (Cruelty to Animals).
The Texas Penal Code, Chapter 42 was modified by the Texas Legislature. It was discovered
that Texas Penal Code Chapter 42, addressing cruelty to animals, was renumbered to 42.092.
I am asking that the City Commission approve Ordinance No. 1072 that will bring the
ordinance up to date in accordance with state law.
Dale Davis
Chief of Police
City of Canyon
ORDINANCE NO. 1072
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CANYON, TEXAS, AMENDING
§91.24 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CANYON
AMENDING REFERENCE TO TEX. PENAL CODE, SECTION 42.092;
AND, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the passage, promulgation, and enforcement of the provisions herein
contained are determined necessary and advisable for the promotion of the general welfare of the
community and 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:
Title IX, Section 91.24 of the Code of Ordinances is hereby amended by amending
Section 91.24 to provide as follows:
“91.24 Impoundment of wild or other animals.
Any peace officer or the Animal Control Officer may take up and
impound at the animal shelter any animal found within the city
limits in violation of Tex. Penal Code, Section 42.092 (Cruelty to
Animals)or pursuant to Section 91.22. (Ord. 583, passed 10-1-87);
amended October 16, 2017.”
SECTION 2:
Severability. If any provision, section, subsection, sentence, clause, or the application of
same to any person or set of circumstances for any reason is held to be unconstitutional, void or
invalid or for any reason unenforceable, the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance
or the application thereby shall remain in effect, it being the intent of the City Commission of the
City of Canyon, Texas in adopting this ordinance, that no portion thereof or provision contained
herein shall become inoperative or fail by any reasons of the unconstitutionality of any other
portion or provision.
SECTION 3:
This Ordinance shall be effective following its publication as required by law. The
general penalty prescribed in Section 10.99 of the Code of Ordinances shall apply to any
violation under this Section.
INTRODUCED ON October 16, 2017, and PASSED AND ADOPTED ON October 16,
2017.
GARY HINDERS, Mayor
ATTEST:
Gretchen Mercer, City Clerk
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REGARDING ITEM 13 AGENDA
To: Mayor and City Commission
From: Randy Criswell, City Manager
Date: October 16, 2017
Re: Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Resolution No. 23-2017,
Adopting an Annexation Calendar for Additional Property In the Canyon
East Subdivision.
We have an annexation request for some additional expansion of the Canyon East
Subdivision. Chuck is working on developing an Annexation Calendar, and if he has it
prepared, we will ask you to adopt it tonight.
Resolution No. 23-2017 has been prepared for that purpose, and is recommended
for adoption.
City of Canyon
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