City Council
Regular MeetingOdessa, TX · July 6, 2021
Minutes
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MINUTES
CITY OF ODESSA, TEXAS
July 6, 2021
On July 6, 2021, a work session meeting of the Odessa City Council was held at 3:00 p.m.,
Council Chamber, City Hall, 411 W. 8th St., Odessa, Texas.
City Council present: Mayor Javier Joven; Council members: Mark Matta, District One;
Steven P. Thompson, District Two; Detra White, District Three; Tom Sprawls, District Four;
Mari Willis, District Five; and Denise Swanner, At-Large.
Others present: Michael Marrero, City Manager; Norma Aguilar-Grimaldo, City Secretary;
Natasha Brooks, City Attorney; Cindy Muncy, Assistant City Manager; Phillip Urrutia,
Assistant City Manager; and other members of City staff.
A quorum being present, Mayor Joven called the meeting to order, and the following
proceedings were held:
Council member Sprawls gave the invocation.
Floyd Gwin Park CIP update. Steve Patton, Director of Parks and Recreation, reported
that Floyd Gwin park’s construction was on schedule and on budget. Kelly Cook, KDC
Associates, reported that the construction was going well. He reviewed the progress that
has been done to the park. The demolition was complete on the baseball fields, concrete
slabs were completed on the basketball courts and the trail system was being staked out.
The pool would remain open this season. He reviewed the project elements of the park
construction. There were no budget issues, no vandalism or damage to the fence. The rain
would cause some rain delays. There was an emphasis to develop the baseball complex for
2022 use. The park would open Spring 2022. Mr. Patton reported that the parking lots
would be renovated. He stated that Musco Company donated cameras to the little league
baseball field. The cameras would allow for people to watch the games at the park. Pictures
and videos could be captured of a player and a possible revenue source for the City. The
concession stand bid was out and be opened on July 15. If there were remaining funds, an
art project would be installed. There would be an extension of the plaza area that would
provide for tile that tell the history of the park. Council member Willis stated to inform the
public about the construction if there were issues with traffic on West County Rd.
Purchase bulletproof vests with rifle plates from Angel Amor. Mike Gerke, Police Chief,
stated that the purchase of bulletproof vests was for $106,370.25. It would purchase 34
vests and 14 vests for SWAT. The vests were lighter with the same level of protection. The
funds would be from donated funds.
City to apply for and accept grant monies to provide partial payment for bulletproof
vests, committing to a cash match, appropriating awarded grant funds, and
authorizing expenditure of awarded grant funds. Chief Gerke stated that the $27,200
grant was for bulletproof vests. The grant was a 50% cash match which $13,600 of donated
funds would be used.
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City to apply for and accept; amend the fiscal budget to appropriate awarded funds as
additional revenue and authorizing the expenditure of awarded grant funds from the
2021 BJA Edward Byrne Memorial JAG program. Chief Gerke stated that the grant was
for $83,938 with no cash match. The Sheriff’s Office would receive $10,912 as all the funds
were received by the City. The funds would be used for equipment.
Ector County interlocal agreement for the division of the 2021 Edward Byrne Memorial
JAG funds. Chief Gerke stated that the agreement was to provide the Ector County Sheriff’s
Office with its appropriated grant funds.
Motion was made by Council member Sprawls and seconded by Council member Thompson
to adjourn the meeting. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Joven, Matta, Thompson, White, Sprawls, Willis, and Swanner
Nay: None
The meeting adjourned at 3:20 p.m.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Norma Aguilar-Grimaldo, TRMC, CMC Javier Joven
City Secretary Mayor
Agenda
PUBLIC NOTICE
City Council Work Session Agenda
City Hall, City Council Chambers – 5th Floor
411 W. 8th Street
Odessa, TX.
Tuesday, July 6th, 2021
3:00 p.m.
In accordance with the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Government Code of Texas, notice is hereby given to all
interested persons that the Odessa City Council will have a Work Session at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 6th, 2021, at City
Hall, 5th Floor Council Chambers, for the following purposes:
Call to Order
Invocation
1. Floyd Gwin Park CIP Update
2. Consider approving the purchase of bulletproof vests with rifle plates from Angel Armor
3. Consider resolution authorizing City to apply for and accept grant monies to provide partial payment for bulletproof
vests, committing to a cash match, appropriating awarded grant funds, and authorizing expenditure of awarded grant funds
4. Consider resolution authoring the City to apply for and accept; amend the fiscal budget to appropriate awarded funds
as additional revenue and authorizing the expenditure of awarded grant funds from the 2021 BJA Edward Byrne Memorial
JAG Program
5. Consider an interlocal agreement with Ector County for the division of the 2021 Edward Byrne Memorial JAG funds
Adjourn
This Notice is being posted on the bulletin board located outside the south entrance of the City Hall building and on the
bulletin board of the first floor of City Hall, Odessa, Texas the _______ day of July, 2021 at ________, ___. m. It is also
posted on the City of Odessa’s website www.odessa-tx.gov. The said time being more then seventy-two (72) hours prior to
the time at which the subject meeting will be convened and called to order.
The Work Session meeting is available to all persons regardless of disability. Individuals with disabilities who require
assistance should contact the City Secretary’s Office at (432) 335-3276, or 411 West 8th Street, First Floor, Odessa, Texas,
during normal business hours at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the meeting.
Norma Aguilar-Grimaldo
City Secretary, TRMC, CMC
City Council Work Session Agenda
City Hall, City Council Chambers – 5th Floor
411 W. 8th Street
Odessa, TX.
Tuesday, July 6th, 2021
3:00 p.m.
Call to Order
Invocation
1. Floyd Gwin Park CIP Update Steve Patton
2. Consider approving the purchase of bulletproof vests with rifle plates from Angel Armor Mike Gerke
3. Consider resolution authorizing City to apply for and accept grant monies to provide partial Mike Gerke
payment for bulletproof vests, committing to a cash match, appropriating awarded
grant funds, and authorizing expenditure of awarded grant funds
4. Consider resolution authoring the City to apply for and accept; amend the fiscal budget to Mike Gerke
Appropriate awarded funds as additional revenue and authorizing the expenditure
Of awarded grant funds from the 2021 BJA Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Program
5. Consider an interlocal agreement with Ector County for the division of the 2021 Edward Mike Gerke
Byrne Memorial JAG funds
Adjourn
CITY OF ODESSA
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Meeting Date Contact Department Fiscal Impact?
7/13/2021 Mike Gerke Police Yes
Work Session? Contacted Legal? Item Type
Yes No Consent
CAPTION
Consider approving the purchase of bulletproof vests with rifle plates from Angel Armor for the Police
Department. ($106,370.25)
SUMMARY
Approval of this agenda item will authorize the purchase of bulletproof vest with rifle plates for the Police
Department's Officers. The purchase will consist of 34 vests, 14 vests for SWAT (accessories & pouches)
and 146 rifle plates (front & back). The total purchase with shipping costs is $106,370.25.
The purchase will be made from the donation account:
$105,000.00 - 52110240-53050-42758 Bulletproof Vests - FY21 Bustin for Badges
$ 1,370.25 - 52110240-53050 Donations Wearing Apparel
$106,370.25 Total Purchase
FISCAL IMPACT
Fiscal Year Fund Type Cost or Revenue? Fiscal Note Attached?
2021 Cost No
Available Funds Budget Est/Actual Cost Difference
This Agenda Item: $ $106370.25
ACTION NEEDED TO AMEND THE BUDGET
Appropriation Amount: $106370.25 Transfer Amount: $
Appropriation By: Additional Revenues,
Comments/Other Departments, Boards, Commissions or Agencies
Supporting Documents
Angel Armor Quote - Vests - Rifle Plates.pdf,
CITY OF ODESSA
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Meeting Date Contact Department Fiscal Impact?
7/13/2021 Mike Gerke Police Yes
Work Session? Contacted Legal? Item Type
Yes Yes Consent Resolution,
CAPTION
Consider a resolution authorizing the City to apply for and accept a Federal Government Grant ($27,200)
to provide partial payment for Bulletproof vests, committing to a cash match, appropriating awarded grant
funds, and authorizing expenditure of awarded grant funds. (-RESOLUTION-)
SUMMARY
The U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, sent notification that the Odessa Police
Department is eligible to apply for the 2021 Bulletproof Vests Partnership Grant Program. The PD is
applying for $27,200 for the purchase of 34 vests (on a reimbursement basis). The grant funds will pay
50% of the vest cost and the remaining 50% will be a cash match.
Grant Total:
Federal Funds: $13,600
PD Cash Match: $13,600 (52110240-53050 Donations-Wearing Apparel)
Total $27,200
FISCAL IMPACT
Fiscal Year Fund Type Cost or Revenue? Fiscal Note Attached?
2021 Grant Revenue No
Available Funds Budget Est/Actual Cost Difference
This Agenda Item: $ $27200.00
ACTION NEEDED TO AMEND THE BUDGET
Appropriation Amount: $27200.00 Transfer Amount: $
Appropriation By: Grant,
Comments/Other Departments, Boards, Commissions or Agencies
Supporting Documents
7r-048 Accept U.S. Department of Justice Grant 2021.pdf,
RESOLUTION NO. 2021R-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ODESSA, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE ODESSA
POLICE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT A
GRANT FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE,
BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE IN THE AMOUNT
OF $13,600.00; AUTHORIZING THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT TO COMMIT TO A CASH MATCH IN THE
AMOUNT OF $13,600.00 FROM THE DONATIONS FUND;
AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2019-
2020 - $13,600.00 AS REVENUE FOR THE ODESSA
POLICE DEPARTMENT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS RESOLUTION; AND
DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, sent
notification that the Odessa Police Department is eligible to apply for $13,600.00 in the 2021
Bulletproof Vests Partnership Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, the grant requires a 50% cash match; and
WHEREAS, the Odessa Police Department will contribute a cash match from the
donations fund in the amount of $13,600.00 for the purchase of thirty four (34) bulletproof vests
for the Odessa Police Department; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Odessa understands and agrees to abide by
the terms and conditions set forth in the Grant Application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ODESSA, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Odessa authorizes the Odessa Police
Department to apply for and accept a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice in the amount
of $13,600.00.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Odessa authorizes the Chief of Police
to transfer $13,600.00 from the donations fund into the appropriate City account and hereby
appropriates said total of $27,200.00 for the purpose of purchasing bulletproof vests.
Section 3. That the City Council of the City of Odessa accepts the terms and
conditions of the U.S. Department of Justice 2021 Bulletproof Vests Partnership Grant
Program.
Section 4. That the City Council of the City of Odesa hereby authorizes the
expenditure of awarded grant funds, in an amount not to exceed the granted amount, for said
purchase.
Section 5. That the City Manager is authorized to execute any documents
necessary to implement this resolution.
Section 6. That this resolution shall be effective at the time of its adoption.
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The foregoing resolution was approved and adopted on the 13th day of July, A.D.,
2021, by the following vote:
Mark Matta ___
Steven P. Thompson ___
Detra White ___
Tom Sprawls ___
Mari Willis ___
Denise Swanner ___
Javier Joven ___
Approved this the 13th day of July, A.D.,2021.
_____________________________
Javier Joven, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Norma Aguilar-Grimaldo, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________
Natasha Books, City Attorney
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CITY OF ODESSA
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Meeting Date Contact Department Fiscal Impact?
7/13/2021 Mike Gerke Police Yes
Work Session? Contacted Legal? Item Type
Yes Yes Consent Resolution,
CAPTION
Consider a resolution authorizing the City of Police Department to apply for an accept; amending the
fiscal budget to appropriate awarded funds as additional revenue and authorizing the expenditure of
awarded grant funds from the 2021 BJA Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program
(JAG). (-RESOLUTION-)
SUMMARY
The U.S. Department of Justice announced the Odessa Police Department is eligible to apply for a direct
award of $83,938 under the 2021 BJA Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program.
City Council of the City of Odessa authorizes amending the fiscal year budget appropriating awarded grant
funds of $73,026 as additional grant revenue and authorizes expenditure of awarded grant funds for the
purchase of Police Department equipment. City Council of the City of Odessa commits to distribute
$10,912 grant proceeds in accordance with the Interlocal Agreement to Ector County Sheriff's Office. The
County will use their funds to pay overtime for their Patrol Officers and Dispatcher. There is no cash match.
Grant Breakdown:
$73,026 Police Department
$10,912 Sheriff's Office
$83,938 Total Grant
FISCAL IMPACT
Fiscal Year Fund Type Cost or Revenue? Fiscal Note Attached?
2021 Grant Revenue No
Available Funds Budget Est/Actual Cost Difference
This Agenda Item: $ $83938.00
ACTION NEEDED TO AMEND THE BUDGET
Appropriation Amount: $83938.00 Transfer Amount: $
Appropriation By: Grant,
Comments/Other Departments, Boards, Commissions or Agencies
Supporting Documents
2021 JAG Email Notification _ Allocations.pdf, 7r-049 Accept 2021 JAG Program_.pdf,
RESOLUTION NO. 2021R-__
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ODESSA, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE ODESSA POLICE
DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT A DIRECT
AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $83,938.00 FROM THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, FOR THE 2021 BJA
EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE
GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM; AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020 - $73,026.00 AS
ADDITIONAL GRANT REVENUE FOR THE ODESSA
POLICE DEPARTMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXPENDITURE OF AWARDED GRANT FUNDS;
AUTHORIZING THE DISTRIBUTION OF GRANT
PROCEEDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,912.00 TO THE
ECTOR COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE BY INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO
IMPLEMENT THIS RESOLUTION; AND DECLARING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, has announced
the 2021 BJA Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Odessa recognizes that the City and Ector
County may submit an application jointly and provide for the division of grant proceeds; and
WHEREAS, the Odessa Police Department requests authorization to apply jointly with
Ector County for an award of $83,938.00;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ODESSA, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Odessa authorizes the City of Odessa
Police Department to apply for and accept a direct award from the U.S. Department of Justice,
Bureau of Justice Assistance, 2021 BJA Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
Program in the amount of $83,938.00.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Odessa authorizes amending the fiscal
year budget to appropriate awarded grant funds in the amount of $73,026.00 as additional grant
revenue and authorizes expenditure of awarded grant funds for the purchase of Police
Department equipment in an amount not to exceed $73,026.00.
Section 3. That the City Council of the City of Odessa commits to distributing grant
proceeds in accordance with the Interlocal Agreement for the 2021 BJA Edward Byrne Memorial
Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program.
Section 4. That the City Council of the City of Odessa authorizes the distribution of
grant proceeds in the amount of $10,912.00 to the Ector County Sheriff’s Office by Interlocal
Agreement.
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Section 5. That the City Council of the City of Odessa authorizes the City Manager or
his designee to execute any documents necessary to implement this resolution.
Section 6. That this resolution shall be effective at the time of its adoption.
The foregoing resolution was approved and adopted on the 13th day of July, A.D., 2021,
by the following vote:
Mark Matta ___
Steven P. Thompson ___
Detra White ___
Tom Sprawls ___
Mari Willis ___
Denise Swanner ___
Javier Joven ___
Approved
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of July,
A.D.,2021.
_____________________________
Javier Joven, Mayor
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CITY OF ODESSA
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Meeting Date Contact Department Fiscal Impact?
7/13/2021 Mike Gerke Police Yes
Work Session? Contacted Legal? Item Type
Yes Yes Consent Resolution,
CAPTION
Consider an Interlocal Agreement with Ector County for the division of the 2021 Edward Byrne Memorial
Justice Assistance Gant (JAG) funds. (-RESOLUTION-)
SUMMARY
The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant will allow the City of Odessa and Ector County to
apply jointly for grant monies ($83,938) to be used for Law Enforcement purposes. Part of the grant
application requires that we submit an interlocal agreement executed by the City and County pertaining to
the use and division of those funds.
$73,026 Police Department
$10,912 Ector County Sheriff's Office
$83,938 Total Grant Funds
FISCAL IMPACT
Fiscal Year Fund Type Cost or Revenue? Fiscal Note Attached?
2021 Grant Revenue No
Available Funds Budget Est/Actual Cost Difference
This Agenda Item: $ $83938.00
ACTION NEEDED TO AMEND THE BUDGET
Appropriation Amount: $83938.00 Transfer Amount: $
Appropriation By: Grant,
Comments/Other Departments, Boards, Commissions or Agencies
Supporting Documents
7r-050 Approve IA with Ector County for 2021 JAG Program.pdf, C-3-1342 - 2021 JAG Interlocal
Agreement with County.pdf,
RESOLUTION NO. 2021R-__
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ODESSA, TEXAS, APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT WITH ECTOR COUNTY TO DISTRIBUTE
GRANT FUNDS AWARDED UNDER THE 2021 EDWARD
BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG)
PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO
IMPLEMENT THIS RESOLUTION; AND DECLARING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, 2021 Edward
Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program is available for application; and
WHEREAS, the City of Odessa and Ector County have determined that it is in their best
interests to apply jointly for the 2021 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
Program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Odessa and the County of Ector are required by the 2021 Edward
Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program to agree on the distribution of funds
received under the 2021 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ODESSA, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the Interlocal Agreement with Ector County, the purpose of which is to
provide for the distribution of funds received under the 2021 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to execute any
documents necessary to implement this resolution.
Section 3. That this resolution shall be effective at the time of its adoption.
The foregoing resolution was approved and adopted on the 13th day of July, A.D., 2021,
by the following vote:
Mark Matta ___
Steven P. Thompson ___
Detra White ___
Tom Sprawls ___
Mari Willis ___
Denise Swanner ___
Javier Joven ___
Approved
this the 13th day
of July,
A.D.,2021.
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Approved this the 13th day of July, A.D.,2021.
_____________________________
Javier Joven, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Norma Aguilar-Grimaldo, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________
Natasha Books, City Attorney
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