ENNIS CITY COMMISSION
Regular MeetingEnnis, TX · May 3, 2022
Agenda
ENNIS CITY COMMISSION AGENDA
TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2022
6:00 PM
CITY OF ENNIS WELCOME CENTER
BLUEBONNET ROOM
201 NW MAIN ST
ENNIS, TEXAS 75119
(972) 875-1234
As authorized by Texas Government Code Section 551.071 - this meeting may be convened into closed Executive
Session for the purposes of seeking confidential legal advice from the City Attorney on any item on the agenda
at any time during the meeting.
The City of Ennis reserves the right to re-align, recess, or reconvene the Regular Session or called Executive
Session or order of business at any time prior to adjournment.
The meeting will also be available for viewing live at: https://www.facebook.com/CityOfEnnis/
A. CALL TO ORDER
• Roll Call
• Invocation
• Pledge of Allegiance
B. PRESENTATIONS
B.1. Employee Retiree Recognition
B.2. Proclamation - National Day of Prayer
B.3. FY 2022 2nd Quarter Investment Report
FY 2022 2nd Qtr Investment Report
B.4. Presentation of FY 2022 2nd Quarter Financial Report
FY 2022 2nd Qtr Financial Report
C. CITIZENS PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
The City Commission invites citizens to address the Commission on any topic not already
scheduled for a Public Hearing. Citizens wishing to speak should complete a “Citizen
Comment Period” form and present it to the City Secretary prior to the meeting. Speakers are
limited to 3 minutes. In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Commission
cannot take action on items not listed on the agenda. However, your concerns may be
addressed by City Staff, placed on a future agenda, or responded to by some other course.
D. COMMISSIONER UPDATES
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.0415 the Mayor and Commission may
report on the following items: (1) expression of thanks, congratulations or condolences; (2)
information about holiday schedules; (3) recognition of individuals; (4) reminders about
upcoming City Commission events; (5) information about community events; (6)
announcements involving imminent threat to public health and safety.
E. CONSENT ITEMS
E.1. Approval of the Minutes for the April 19, 2022 Ennis City Commission Regular Meeting.
April 19, 2022 CC Meeting Minutes
F. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
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F.1. Discuss and consider a Resolution approving a loan agreement with Prosperity Bank
in the amount of $12,190,881 for QIPP Year 6; authorizing staff to execute all necessary
documents; and providing an effective date.
Resolution - Prosperity Bank Loan for QIPP Year 6
F.2. Discuss and consider approving a Resolution authorizing a Chapter 380 agreement
between the City of Ennis,Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #2 (TIRZ #2), and Pioneer
Development LLC or its assigns.
Resolution - Chapter 380, Pioneer Dev LLC
F.3. Discuss and consider approval of a Resolution authorizing the submission of a Hazard
Mitigation Grant application through the Texas Division of Emergency Management;
authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to act as the City's Executive Officers and
authorized representatives in all matters pertaining to the City's participation in the DR-
4586 Hazard Mitigation Grant program; and committing matching funds.
Resolution - Hazard Mitigation Grant Application
F.4. Discussion regarding the location, time, and format of future City of Ennis City
Commission meetings.
Ennis City Commission Meetings Discussion
G. ADJOURNMENT
I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted in accordance with the regulations of
the Texas Open Meetings Act on the bulletin board located at the entrance to the City of Ennis City Hall, a place convenient
and readily accessible to the general public, as well as to the City's website at www.ennistx.gov and said Notice was posted
prior to the following date and time: Friday, April 29, 2022; 5:00 P.M. and remained posted for at least two hours after said
meeting was convened.
_____________________________________________
ANGIE WADE, TRMC, CMC
City Secretary
City of Ennis City Council meetings are available to all persons regardless of disability. If you require special assistance, please contact
the City Secretary at (972) 875-1234 or write to: PO Box 220, Ennis, TX 75120, at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
- PURSUANT TO SECTION 30.07, PENAL CODE (TRESPASS BY LICENSE HOLDER WITH AN OPENLY CARRIED HANDGUN), A PERSON
LICENSED UNDER SUBCHAPTER H, CHAPTER 411, GOVERNMENT CODE (HANDGUN LICENSING LAW), MAY NOT ENTER THIS MEETING
ROOM WITH A HANDGUN THAT IS CARRIED OPENLY.
- CONFORMIDAD CON LA SECCION 30.07 CODIGO PENAL (PREVARICACION POR EL TITULAR DE LA LICENCIA CON UNA ARMA DE MANO
LLEVADA ABIERTAMENTE), UNA PERSONA CON LICENCIA BAJO EL SUBCAPITULO H, CAPITULO 411, CODIGO DE GOBIERNO (LEY DE
LICENCIAS ARMA DE MANO), NO PUEDE ENTRAR A LA SALA DE REUNION CON UNA ARMA DE MANO QUE ES LLEVADO ABIERTAMENTE.
- PURSUANT TO SECTION 30.06, PENAL CODE (TRESPASS BY HOLDER OF LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN), A PERSON
LICENSED UNDER SUB-CHAPTER H, CHAPTER 411, GOVERNMENT CODE (CONCEALED HANDGUN LAW), MAY NOT ENTER THIS PROPERTY
WITH A CONCEALED HANDGUN
- ACUERDO CON LA SECCION 30.06 CODIGO PENAL (PREVARICACION POR EL TITULAR DE LA LICENCIA PARA LLEVAR UNA ARMA OCULTA),
UNA PERSONA CON LICENCIA BAJO EL SUBCAPITULO H, CAPITULO 411 CODIGO DEL GOBIERNO (LEY ARMAS OCULTAS), NO PUEDE
ENTRAR A ESTA PROPIEDAD CON UN ARMA OCUL TA
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B.3.
ENNIS CITY COMMISSION
AGENDA SUMMARY FORM
To: City Commission
Subject: FY 2022 2nd Quarter Investment Report
Meeting: ENNIS CITY COMMISSION - 03 May 2022
Department: Finance
Staff Contact: Stephen Barnes, Finance Director
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
FY 2022 2nd Quarter Investment Report
ATTACHMENTS:
FY 22 2nd Quarter Investment Report
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B.3.
CITY OF ENNIS
QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT
FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2022
INVESTMENT COMPOSITION
Type Abbreviation Actual
TEXAS STATE INVESTMENT POOL TEXPOOL 2.0%
PROSPERITY BANK DEPOSITORY 98.0%
INVESTMENT COMPOSITION
MUNI AGENCY TEXAS STATE
15.9% GOVT AGENCYINVESTMENT POOL
27.0% TEXPOOL
PROSPERITY BANK 2.0%
DEPOSITORY
98.0%
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CITY OF ENNIS
INVESTMENT ACTIVITY
March 31, 2022
ANNUAL 01/01/22 NET 03/31/22
INVESTMENTS YIELD BOOK VALUE CHANGE BOOK VALUE
INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO:
PROSPERITY BANK - Savings 0.25% 15,517,959 9,568 15,527,526
TEXPOOL 0.252% 320,311 67 320,378
TOTAL INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO 15,838,269 9,635 15,847,904
PROSPERITY OPERATING ACCOUNTS INTEREST 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter Total
Annual Yield - 0.2% 20,647 22,806 - - 43,453
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B.4.
ENNIS CITY COMMISSION
AGENDA SUMMARY FORM
To: City Commission
Subject: Presentation of FY 2022 2nd Quarter Financial Report
Meeting: ENNIS CITY COMMISSION - 03 May 2022
Department: Finance
Staff Contact: Stephen Barnes, Finance Director
ATTACHMENTS:
FY 2022 2nd Quarter Financial Report
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B.4.
FY 2022 2ND QUARTER FINANCIAL REPORT
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B.4.
CITY OF ENNIS FY 2022 2nd QUARTER FINANCIAL REPORT
General Fund Revenue
Budget Actual % Collected
Property Taxes 9,197,196 9,208,276 100.12%
Sales Taxes 5,000,000 2,985,690 59.71%
Transfers In 4,391,321 2,353,845 53.60%
Other Revenue 2,894,804 2,921,513 100.92%
Total General Fund Revenue 21,483,321 $17,469,324 81.32%
General Fund Expenditures By Department
Budget Actual % Expended
City Commmission 234,677 162,717 69.34%
Administration 351,672 191,159 54.36%
Downtown Development 571,266 146,496 25.64%
Communications & Marketing 183,353 93,799 51.16%
Ennis Cares 121,009 33,973 28.07%
Planning & Inspections 694,765 331,181 47.67%
Finance 523,025 260,091 49.73%
EDC Administration 302,552 183,139 60.53%
Information Technology 239,140 117,948 49.32%
Human Resources 383,997 191,408 49.85%
Fleet Services 326,156 174,201 53.41%
Police 5,919,863 3,067,036 51.81%
Municipal Court 333,900 128,869 38.59%
Fire 5,770,733 2,934,120 50.84%
Health 575,625 281,172 48.85%
Public Works 433,872 223,279 51.46%
Streets 1,228,702 538,776 43.85%
Library 531,848 268,742 50.53%
Railroad Musueum 50,483 31,318 62.04%
Parks and Recreation 1,275,410 534,732 41.93%
Non Departmental 2,387,972 1,731,849 72.52%
Total General Fund Expenditures $22,440,021 $11,626,005 51.81%
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CITY OF ENNIS FY 2022 2nd QUARTER FINANCIAL REPORT
Water and Sewer Fund Revenue
Budget Actual % Collected
Water Charges 6,445,358 2,915,366 45.23%
Wastewater Charges 4,562,066 2,221,028 48.68%
Other Revenue 530,011 455,043 85.86%
Total Revenue $11,537,435 $5,591,437 48.46%
Water and Sewer Fund Expenditures
Budget Actual % Expended
Utility Billing 435,674 245,540 56.36%
Water 3,417,527 1,755,577 51.37%
Wastewater 2,633,529 1,531,311 58.15%
Debt Service 2,244,729 821,860 36.61%
Non-Departmental 433,255 393,721 90.88%
Transfers Out 2,260,069 1,130,035 50.00%
Total Expenditures $11,424,782 $5,878,043 51.45%
EDC Fund Revenue
Budget Actual % Collected
Sales Tax 2,500,000 1,481,597 59.26%
Other Revenue 30,000 9,257 30.86%
Total Revenue $2,530,000 $1,490,854 58.93%
EDC Fund Expenditures
Budget Actual % Expended
Operating 5,439,806 1,655,741 30.44%
Total Expenditures $5,439,806 1,655,741 30.44%
Water and Sewer Capital Projects Expenditures
Budget Actual % Collected
Capital Expenditures 5,831,197 1,245,458 21.36%
Total Revenue $5,831,197 $1,245,458 21.36%
General Capital Projects Expenditures
Budget Actual % Expended
Capital Expenditures 10,421,890 4,088,572 39.23%
Total Expenditures $10,421,890 $4,088,572 39.23%
FY 2022 QIPP Income
Budget Actual %
Supplemental Revenue 3,644,799 1,691,302 46.40%
Operating Expenditures 1,047,195 452,663 43.23%
Total Income $2,597,604 $1,238,639 47.68%
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E.1.
ENNIS CITY COMMISSION
AGENDA SUMMARY FORM
To: City Commission
Subject: Approval of the Minutes for the April 19, 2022 Ennis City Commission Regular
Meeting.
Meeting: ENNIS CITY COMMISSION - 03 May 2022
Department: City Secretary/Commission
Staff Contact: Angie Wade, City Secretary
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Minutes for the April 19th City Commission meeting are being submitted for the Commission's review
and approval.
ATTACHMENTS:
CC REG MINUTES 04.19.22
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E.1.
ENNIS CITY COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION MINUTES
TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2022
A. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Juenemann called a Regular Session of the Ennis City Commission to order on Tuesday, April
19, 2022, at 6:00 P.M. in the Ennis Welcome Center, Bluebonnet Room, 201 NW Main, Ennis, Texas
75119.
City Secretary Angie Wade called roll and verified a quorum:
Mayor Juenemann present Commissioner Hejny present
Mayor Pro Tem Holland present Commissioner Watson present
Commissioner Pruitt absent Commissioner Honza present
Commissioner Jones absent
The Invocation was given by Fire Chief Bill Evans
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Juenemann
B. PRESENTATIONS
B.1. City Manager Marty Nelson updated the Commission on new City of Ennis employees Jacob
Blakely, Public Works Project Engineer; Tommy Copeland, part-time Bluebonnet Market; Jennifer
Miller, Police Dispatcher; Steven Thomas, Sanitation; Antraun Williams, Utility Billing Cashier; and
James Wingate, Police Dispatcher.
B.2. Ginger Gonzales, Keep Ennis Beautiful Coordinator, addressed the Commission regarding the
Keep Ennis Beautiful Board receiving 2nd place in the Governor’s Community Achievement Award,
the Award of Excellence, and the Gold Star Award. Ms. Gonzales introduced Caleb Harper from the
KEB Youth Advisory Committee who received the Leadership Award.
B.3. Becky McCarty, Downtown Development Director, spoke regarding the success of the
Bluebonnet Festival stating that an estimated 40,000 people attended the festival over the 3-day
weekend. Ms. McCarty thanked the various city departments for their assistance.
B.4. Fire Chief Bill Evans reported that the City of Ennis Fire Department had been able to
maintain their ICS rating of 2. Chief Evans reminded the Commission that in 2012 the rating had
improved from a 4 to a 2.
C. CITIZEN PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
James Simpkims, 5108 Oak Grove Rd, spoke regarding the need for a pickleball court.
Carol Moss, 1208 Harley Court, spoke regarding the need for a pickleball court.
Dr. Christopher Bradford, 301 N. Dallas, spoke regarding parking and trash issues for the church
caused during downtown events.
D. COMMISSION UPDATES
Mayor Juenemann commented on the Bluebonnet Festival and provided information for Relay for
Life, April 23, 2022 at Veteran’s Park.
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E.1.
Commissioner Honza stated that he felt a great pride in his city when seeing so many happy people
at the festival.
E. CONSENT ITEMS
E.1. Approval of the Minutes for the April 5, 2022 Ennis City Commission Regular Meeting.
Mayor Juenemann read the consent agenda. Mayor Pro Tem Holland made a motion, seconded by
Commissioner Honza to approve the consent agenda as read. A vote was cast, 5 in favor, 0 against.
Motion passed.
F. PUBLIC HEARING
F.1. Conduct a Public Hearing and consider approval of an Ordinance designating Project
Sonoma South as an Economic Development Project and amending the EDC budget to provide
funding in the amount of $2,000,000 for project construction to be reimbursed over time via the
Ennis Pro-Rata program.
Mayor Juenemann read the item. Economic Development Director Jim Wehmeier provided
information regarding location of the area to be included in the project. Mayor Juenemann opened
the public hearing. No one from the public spoke and the public hearing was closed. Commissioner
Honza made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Watson, to approve the Ordinance as read.
A vote was cast, 5 in favor, 0 against. Motion passed.
G. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
G.1. Discuss and consider approval of a Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a Firehouse
Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant in the amount of, $23,198.19 for the purchase of a Polaris
Ranger Crew 1000 XP.
Mayor Juenemann read the item. Commissioner Honza made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Watson, to approve the resolution accepting the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Grant as presented.
A vote was cast, 5 in favor, 0 against. Motion passed.
G.2. Discuss and consider approval of a Resolution authorizing the use of public funds for
road repairs in the Ennis Memorial Cemetery in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00 plus
allowable contingencies.
Mayor Juenemann read the item. Commissioner Honza made a motion, seconded by Commission
Watson, to approve the resolution authorizing the use of public funds in the amount of $75,000 for
road repairs in the Ennis Memorial Cemetery.
A vote was cast, 5 in favor, 0 against. Motion passed.
G.3. Discuss and consider approval of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager execute a
contract with Texas Materials Group, Inc. dba TexasBit for the City of Ennis 2022 Asphalt
Streets Reconstruction Project through the Interlocal Cooperative Contract Between County
of Ellis and City of Ennis, using County Purchasing RFP-2019-013 Pavement Rehabilitation
and Resurfacing Services, in a sum not to exceed One Million Seven Hundred and Fourteen
Thousand Nine Hundred and Sixty-Three Dollars and Forty-One Cents ($1,714,963.41).
Mayor Juenemann read the item. Mayor Pro Tem Holland made a motion, seconded by
Commissioner Hejny, to approve the contract with Texas Materials Group, Inc. dba TexasBit for the
2022 Asphalt Streets Reconstruction Project
A vote was cast, 5 in favor, 0 against. Motion passed.
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G.4. Discuss and consider approval of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute
Execute a contract with Tegrity Contractors for the construction of the 104 N. McKinney Street
Parking Lot and installation of an Under Ground Refuse System in the amount of $366,723.49;
and an alternate for the installation of an ADA ramp for the Wild Fern Company, LLC in the
amount of $27,694.04; for a total construction contract sum not to exceed $394,417.53 plus
allowable contingencies.
Mayor Juenemann read the item. Commissioner Hejny made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Honza, to approve the contract with Tegrity Contractors as read.
A vote was cast, 5 in favor, 0 against. Motion passed.
G.5. Discuss and consider approval of a Resolution for a contract with Pape-Dawson
Engineers for engineering services of the South Sonoma Trail extension (Buc-ee's to FM 85) in
an amount not to exceed $119,770.
Mayor Juenemann read the item. Commissioner Honza made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Holland, to approve the resolution as stated.
A vote was cast, 5 in favor, 0 against. Motion passed.
G.6. Discuss and consider approval of a contract with The Wild Fern Company, LLC for the
repayment to the City of Ennis of an ADA ramp installed by Tegrity Contractors and paid for
by the City of Ennis in the amount of $27,694.04.
Mayor Juenemann read the item. Mayor Por Tem Holland made a motion, seconded by
Commissioner Hejny, to approve the contract with Wild Fern Company, LLC for repayment to the
city in the amount of $27,694.04.
A vote was cast, 5 in favor, 0 against. Motion passed.
[Mayor Juenemann recessed the Commission into Executive Session at 6:49 P.M.]
H. EXECUTIVE SESSION
H.1. Section 551.087 – Deliberation regarding Economic Development Negotiations
• North Plaza
• Villas 3.0
H.2. Section 551.074 – Personnel Matters
• City Manager Review
I. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
[Mayor Juenemann reconvened the Commission into open session at 8:13 P.M.]
H2. Commissioner Hejny made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Honza, to amend the
terms of the City Manager’s contract as discussed in Executive Session. A vote was cast, 5
in favor, 0 against.
With no other business before the Commission, Mayor Juenemann declared the meeting adjourned at
8:14 P.M.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
CITY SECRETARY MAYOR
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F.1.
ENNIS CITY COMMISSION
AGENDA SUMMARY FORM
To: City Commission
Subject: A Resolution approving the entering into a loan agreement with Prosperity Bank in
the amount of $12,190,881 for QIPP Year 6; and authorizing staff to execute all
necessary documents and providing an effective date
Meeting: ENNIS CITY COMMISSION - 03 May 2022
Department: Finance
Staff Contact: Stephen Barnes, Finance Director
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The City Commission has authorized participation in QIPP Year 6 and this resolution authorizes a
loan in the amount of $12,190,881 to provide funding for the program.
ATTACHMENTS:
RESOLUTION NO.-A Resolution authorizing the entering into a loan agreement with Prosperity Bank
for QIPP Year 6 in amount of $12,190,881 - Pdf
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F.1.
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ENTERING INTO A LOAN
AGREEMENT WITH PROSPERITY BANK IN THE AMOUNT OF
$12,190,881 FOR QIPP YEAR 6; AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO
EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City Commission has authorized the participation in QIPP Year 6; and
WHEREAS, QIPP Year 6 has a funding requirement of $12,190,881
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF ENNIS, TX:
SECTION 1: That staff is authorized to enter into a loan agreement with Prosperity Bank in the amount of
$12,190,881 for the funding requirement for Year 6 of the Quality Incentive Payment Program (QIPP)
SECTION 2: That this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption by the City
Commission of the City of Ennis
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Commission of the City of Ennis, Texas on this 3rd day of May,
2022.
____________________________________
ANGELINE JUENEMANN, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
ANGIE WADE, City Secretary
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F.2.
ENNIS CITY COMMISSION
AGENDA SUMMARY FORM
To: City Commission
Subject: Discuss and consider approving a Resolution authorizing a Chapter 380
agreement between the City of Ennis,Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #2 (TIRZ
#2), and Pioneer Development LLC or its assigns.
Meeting: ENNIS CITY COMMISSION - 03 May 2022
Department: Economic Development
Staff Contact: Jim Wehmeier, Economic Development Director
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
This action authorizes and approves an economic development agreement to construct a luxury
$50,000,000.00 multi family residential development in the City.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funded by the general fund acct# 001-811-47155
RECOMMENDATION:
EDC Board and staff recommend approval
ATTACHMENTS:
RESOLUTION NO.-Villas 3.0 - Pdf
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F.2.
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ENNIS, TEXAS, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
OF AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO
CHAPTER 380, TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF ENNIS, TAX INCREMENT
REINVESTMENT ZONE #2 (TIRZ#2), AND PIONEER DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES LLC OR ITS ASSIGNS; AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR/CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY
DOCUMENTATION; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Pioneer Development Services LLC or its assigns is developing and constructing a
$50,000,000.00 luxury 462 unit multi-family residential development on property known as 400 S Sonoma
Trail; and
WHEREAS, Pioneer Development Services LLC or its assigns desires to develop 21 acres of real property
located in the City of Ennis, Texas (hereinafter defined as the "Premises"), in three phases, and construct
improvements thereon for multi-family residential dwellings; and
WHEREAS, Pioneers' Development Services LLC or its assigns of the development will provide highly
amenitized apartments at a level not currently available or being considered in Ennis; and
WHEREAS, the City has identified a need for this level of housing; and
WHEREAS, the City has adopted programs for promoting economic development, and this agreement and
the economic development incentives set forth herein are given and provided by the City pursuant to and
in accordance with those programs’; and
WHEREAS, the City is authorized by TEX. LOC. GOV’T CODE §380.001 to provide economic
development Rebates to promote local economic development and to stimulate business and commercial
activity in the City; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that making an economic development grant with Pioneer
Development Services LLC or its assigns in accordance with this Agreement is in accordance with the City
Economic Development Program and will: (i) further the objectives of the City; (ii) benefit the City and the
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F.2.
City's inhabitants; and (iii) will promote local economic development and stimulate business and
commercial activity in the City; and
WHEREAS, City desires to authorize the City Manager to enter into an Economic Development
Agreement with Pioneer Development Services LLC or its assigns pursuant to Chapter 380 of the Texas
Local Government Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ENNIS, TX:
SECTION 1: That the Economic Development Agreement, which is attached hereto and incorporated
herein, pursuant to Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code (and any amendments thereto,
including any related instruments), is hereby approved as set forth in Exhibit A which is attached hereto
and on behalf of the City of Ennis, Texas, with Pioneer Development Services LLC (and its affiliated and
related entities), contingent upon Pioneer Development Services LLC ' $50,000,000.00 investment for the
acquisition and construction of the improvements to locate and maintain its operations within the City on
approximately 21 acres of real property located in the City of Ennis, Texas, for a multi-family residential
development,
SECTION 2: That all provisions of Ordinances or Resolutions of the City of Ennis, Texas, in conflict with
the provisions of this Resolution be, and the same are hereby, repealed, and all other provisions not in
conflict with the provisions of this Resolution shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3: That should any word, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase or section of this
Resolution be adjudged or held to be void or unconstitutional, the same shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of said Resolution which shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 4: This Resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage, as the law and
charter in such cases provide.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Commission of the City of Ennis, Texas on this ____ day of
___________, 2022.
____________________________________
ANGELINE JUENEMANN, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
ANGIE WADE, City Secretary
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F.3.
ENNIS CITY COMMISSION
AGENDA SUMMARY FORM
To: City Commission
Subject: Discuss and consider approval of a Resolution authorizing the submission of a
Hazard Mitigation Grant application through the Texas Division of Emergency
Management; authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to act as the City's
Executive Officers and authorized representatives in all matters pertaining to the
City's participation in the DR-4586 Hazard Mitigation Grant program; and
committing matching funds.
Meeting: ENNIS CITY COMMISSION - 03 May 2022
Department: City Secretary/Commission
Staff Contact: Angie Wade, City Secretary
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The City plans to apply for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) from the Texas Division of
Emergency Management (TDEM), through the COVID-19 Pandemic DR-4485 program. Application
will be made for up to $738,750 and, if awarded, will be used to support water improvements, sewer
improvements, and/or other eligible activities. The City will commit up to $246,000 from the Utilities
Capital Projects Fund.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Up to $246,000 from the Utilities Capital Projects Fund
ATTACHMENTS:
RESOLUTION NO.-Resolution - Hazard Mitigation Grant Application - Pdf
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ENNIS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING
THE SUBMISSION OF A HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM
(HMGP) APPLICATION THROUGH THE TEXAS DIVISION OF
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
AND CITY MANAGER TO ACT AS THE CITY’S EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS AND AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES IN ALL
MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE CITY’S PARTICIPATION IN THE
DR-4586 HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Ennis, Texas desires to reduce or eliminate the long-term
risk of loss of life, injury, damage to and loss of property, and suffering and hardship, by lessening the
impact of future disasters; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to develop a viable community, including decent housing and a suitable living
environment; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary and in the best interests of the City to apply for funding under the DR-4586
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ENNIS TEXAS:
1. That one or more Hazard Mitigation Grant Program applications is hereby authorized to be filed
on behalf of the City with the Texas Division of Emergency Management for eligible projects.
2. That the City’s application(s) be placed in competition for funding under the COVID-19 Pandemic
DR-4485 program.
3. That the application(s) be for up to $738,750 of grant funds to construct improvements, project
engineering, acquisition, and grant administration.
4. That the City Commission directs and designates the Mayor and City Manager as the City’s Chief
Executive Officers and Authorized Representatives to act in all matters in connection with this
application and the City’s participation in the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.
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5. That all funds will be used in accordance with all applicable federal, state, local and programmatic
requirements including but not limited to procurement, environmental review, labor standards, real
property acquisition, and civil rights requirements.
6. That it further be stated that the City is committing up to $246,500 from its Utilities Capital Fund
as a cash contribution and/or in-kind services toward the administration and construction activities
of the selected project.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Commission of the City of Ennis, Texas on this 3rd day of May,
2022.
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ANGELINE JUENEMANN, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
ANGIE WADE, City Secretary
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F.4.
ENNIS CITY COMMISSION
AGENDA SUMMARY FORM
To: City Commission
Subject: Discussion regarding the location, time, and format of future City of Ennis City
Commission meetings.
Meeting: ENNIS CITY COMMISSION - 03 May 2022
Department: City Secretary/Commission
Staff Contact: Angie Wade, City Secretary
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
This is a discussion item regarding the location, time, and agenda format of future Ennis City
Commission meetings, beginning with the May 17, 2022 meeting. No action is required.
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