City Council
Regular MeetingOdessa, TX · December 6, 2022
Agenda
PUBLIC NOTICE
City Council Work Session Agenda
City of Odessa
City Hall, City Council Chambers – 5th Floor
411 W. 8th Street
Odessa, TX.
Tuesday, December 6th, 2022
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 City Council of the City of Odessa will have a Work Session at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday,
December 6th, 2022 in the 5th Floor, City Council Chambers, City Hall, 411 W. 8th Street, Odessa, Texas for the following
purposes:
SEE ATTACHED AGENDA
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 December 2022 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.
City Council meetings are 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, December 6th, 2022
3:00 p.m.
Call to Order
Invocation – Councilman Mark Matta
1. Discuss and consider the reports and recommendations from Evergreen Solutions, LLC Mark Holcombe
2. Discussion of the Traffic Control Plan for upcoming Faudree Road Improvement Project Hal Feldman
3. Consider a resolution accepting and appropriating a donation received from Chevron John Alvarez
4. Consider a resolution allowing OPD to enter into one year contract with ACME Auto Leasing, LLC Mike Gerke
5. Consider authorizing the abandonment of alley right of way Yervand H.
6. Consider renewal of Medical Stop-Loss Insurance with Berkshire Hathaway Delia Ortiz
7. Consider entering into an intergovernmental agreement with TML for purchase of Excess Delia Ortiz
Worker’s Compensation insurance
8. Consider renewal of Public Entity Liability Insurance with States Retention Group Delia Ortiz
9. Consider renewal of contract for Property Insurance with TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool Delia Ortiz
10. Consider renewal of contract for Benefits Claims Administration Delia Ortiz
11. Recommended adoption of the Family Health Project, revision January 1, 2023 Delia Ortiz
12. Discuss and consider the use of ARPA funds Cindy Muncy
13. Remove from the table and consider renewal for Industrial District 1-B Natasha Brooks
14. Remove from the table and consider renewal for Industrial District 1-C Natasha Brooks
15. Remove from the table: Council
Evaluations Appointees
As authorized by the Texas Government Code, Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters),
the City Council may adjourn into executive session to consider personnel matters –
deliberate the employment, evaluation, duties, discipline, complaint, or dismissal of a
public officer or employee. (Texas Government Code 551.074):
a. Municipal Court Judge – Carlos Rodriguez
b. Associate Municipal Court Judge – Keith Kidd
c. City Secretary – Norma Aguilar-Grimaldo
d. City Attorney – Natasha Brooks
e. City Manager – Michael Marrero
Adjourn
CITY OF ODESSA
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Meeting Date Contact Department Fiscal Impact?
12/13/2022 John Alvarez Fire Rescue Yes
Work Session? Contacted Legal? Item Type
Yes Yes Consent Resolution,
CAPTION
Consider a resolution accepting a donation from Chevron Company and appropriating the funds to
Odessa Fire Rescue. (Resolution)
SUMMARY
Odessa Fire Rescue requests that this resolution be approved to accept the $10,000.00 donation and
appropriate the necessary funds received from this donation. This funding will be used to purchase any
equipment needed for Odessa Fire Rescue.
FISCAL IMPACT
Fiscal Year Fund Type Cost or Revenue? Fiscal Note Attached?
2022 Donation Revenue Yes
Available Funds Budget Est/Actual Cost Difference
This Agenda Item: $10000.00 $10000.00
ACTION NEEDED TO AMEND THE BUDGET
Appropriation Amount: $ Transfer Amount: $
Appropriation By: Additional Revenues,
Comments/Other Departments, Boards, Commissions or Agencies
Supporting Documents
Chevron 2022 Donation .pdf, Chevron 2022 Donation CHECK.pdf,
CITY OF ODESSA
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Meeting Date Contact Department Fiscal Impact?
12/13/2022 Mike Gerke Police Yes
Work Session? Contacted Legal? Item Type
Yes Yes Consent Resolution,
CAPTION
Consider a resolution allowing the City of Odessa Police Department to enter into a one-year contract with
ACME Auto Leasing LLC. (-RESOLUTION-)
SUMMARY
This one year contract will allow the Odessa Police Department to lease 6 vehicles from ACME Auto
Leasing LLC. These vehicles will be utilized by undercover Officers. These will not be part of the City's
permanent fleet.
The contract will be $795.00 per month, per vehicle which estimates to a yearly total of $57,240 - contract
not to exceed $99,000.
FISCAL IMPACT
Fiscal Year Fund Type Cost or Revenue? Fiscal Note Attached?
2023 Cost No
Available Funds Budget Est/Actual Cost Difference
This Agenda Item: $57240.00 $57240.00 $0.00
ACTION NEEDED TO AMEND THE BUDGET
Appropriation Amount: $ Transfer Amount: $
Appropriation By:
Comments/Other Departments, Boards, Commissions or Agencies
Supporting Documents
Acme Odessa Contract_10-14-22 Updated.docx,
CITY OF ODESSA
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Meeting Date Contact Department Fiscal Impact?
12/13/2022 Yervand Hmayakyan Public Works No
Work Session? Contacted Legal? Item Type
Yes Yes Consent Resolution,
CAPTION
Consider authorizing the abandonment of alley right-of-way bordering Davis Commercial Sites 1st, 2nd
and 3rd filings (Resolution).
SUMMARY
Champion Truck and Trailer Inc. has requested that the city abandon 0.33 acres of alley right-of-way
between Pecos Street and E. Pool Road and E. of Barrett Avenue in exchange of 0.1 acre of alley right-of-
way dedicated by a replat. The city will retain general utility and drainage easement over the abandoned
alley.
The abandonment will allow the requestor to fence-in the entire property and have complete utilization of
the yard and to accommodate 10,500 square feet of structure.
Before the conveyance of the abandoned alley right-of-way, Champion Truck and Trailer Inc. has agreed
to the compensation of $6,277 due for this abandonment, replat the property and dedicate 0.1-acre tract of
land as an alley right-of-way.
City staff recommends approval of this item.
Comments/Other Departments, Boards, Commissions or Agencies
Supporting Documents
4r-086 0.33 acre (approx. 14,188 sq. ft) alley abandonment Exhibit A.pdf, 4r-086 Alley Abandonment 0.33
AC, 14,188 sq. foot portion of alley to Champion Truck _ Trailer .pdf, appraisal.pdf,
EXHIBIT "A"
RESOLUTION NO. 2022R-___
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ODESSA, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE
ABANDONMENT AND CONVEYANCE OF 0.33
ACRE PORTION (APPROXIMATELY 14,188
SQUARE FEET) OF ALLEY RIGHT OF WAY
BORDERING DAVIS COMMERCIAL SITES 1ST,
2ND, AND 3RD FILING, FINDING AND
DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH
THIS RESOLUTION IS PASSED WAS NOTICED
AND IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY
LAW; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the adjacent property owner has requested that the property be
abandoned; and
WHEREAS, the adjacent property owner is paying fair market value as determined by
the Ector County Appraisal District; and;
WHEREAS, the said property is in need of replatting in order to define drainage, traffic
circulation, and public and private property ownership, which will provide a public purpose; and
WHEREAS, the City of Odessa believes that a valid public need will be served by the
abandonment;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ODESSA, TEXAS:
Section 1. That 0.33 acre portion (approximately 14,188 square feet) of alley right
of way bordering Davis Commercial Sites 1st, 2nd and 3rd Filing, Odessa, Ector County, Texas,
more particularly described by map in Exhibit “A”, is hereby abandoned as a public alley right-
of-way.
Section 2. That said property is hereby authorized to be conveyed to the adjacent
property owner for its fair market value consideration of Six Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-
Seven Dollars ($6,277.00) as determined by the Ector County Appraisal District.
Section 3. That said property is in need of replatting in order to define drainage,
traffic circulation, and public and private property ownership, which in doing so will provide a
public purpose.
Section 4. That the City of Odessa believes that a valid public need will be served
by the abandonment.
Section 5. 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 December,
A.D., 2022, by the following vote:
Mark Matta ___
Steven P. Thompson ___
Gilbert Vasquez ___
Greg Connell ___
Chris Hanie ___
Denise Swanner ___
Javier Joven ___
Approved this the 13th of December, A.D., 2022.
Javier Joven, Mayor
ATTEST:
Norma Aguilar-Grimaldo, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Natasha Brooks, City Attorney
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CITY OF ODESSA
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Meeting Date Contact Department Fiscal Impact?
12/13/2022 Delia Ortiz Risk Management Yes
Work Session? Contacted Legal? Item Type
Yes No Consent
CAPTION
Consider renewal of Medical Stop-Loss insurance with Berkshire Hathaway through Risk Strategies.
SUMMARY
Medical Stop-Loss insurance with $400,000 deductible.
FISCAL IMPACT
Fiscal Year Fund Type Cost or Revenue? Fiscal Note Attached?
2023 620 Cost No
Available Funds Budget Est/Actual Cost Difference
This Agenda Item: $456000.00 $456000.00 $0.00
ACTION NEEDED TO AMEND THE BUDGET
Appropriation Amount: $ Transfer Amount: $
Appropriation By:
Comments/Other Departments, Boards, Commissions or Agencies
Supporting Documents
Reinsurance Renewal 2022.pdf,
CITY OF ODESSA
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Meeting Date Contact Department Fiscal Impact?
12/13/2022 Delia Ortiz Risk Management Yes
Work Session? Contacted Legal? Item Type
Yes No Consent
CAPTION
Consider entering into an intergovernmental agreement with Texas Municipal League for the purchase of
Excess Worker's Compensation insurance.
SUMMARY
Coverage provides statutory Worker's Compensation insurance in excess of $750,000 for all employees.
FISCAL IMPACT
Fiscal Year Fund Type Cost or Revenue? Fiscal Note Attached?
2023 620 Cost No
Available Funds Budget Est/Actual Cost Difference
This Agenda Item: $190505.00 $190505.00 $0.00
ACTION NEEDED TO AMEND THE BUDGET
Appropriation Amount: $ Transfer Amount: $
Appropriation By:
Comments/Other Departments, Boards, Commissions or Agencies
Supporting Documents
TML Workers Comp 2022.pdf,
CITY OF ODESSA
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Meeting Date Contact Department Fiscal Impact?
12/13/2022 Delia Ortiz Risk Management Yes
Work Session? Contacted Legal? Item Type
Yes No Consent
CAPTION
Consider renewal of Public Entity Liability insurance with States Retention Group.
SUMMARY
Coverage includes comprehensive general, auto, public officials, and employment practices liabilities, and
related coverage for the premises and operations of Municipal Government. Coverage is placed through
InSource Insurance Group. Coverage is $10 million limit per occurrence with self-retention of $250,000.
FISCAL IMPACT
Fiscal Year Fund Type Cost or Revenue? Fiscal Note Attached?
2023 620 Cost No
Available Funds Budget Est/Actual Cost Difference
This Agenda Item: $391356.00 $391356.00 $0.00
ACTION NEEDED TO AMEND THE BUDGET
Appropriation Amount: $ Transfer Amount: $
Appropriation By:
Comments/Other Departments, Boards, Commissions or Agencies
Option 1
Supporting Documents
States Renewal 2022.pdf,
CITY OF ODESSA
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Meeting Date Contact Department Fiscal Impact?
12/13/2022 Delia Ortiz Risk Management Yes
Work Session? Contacted Legal? Item Type
Yes No Consent
CAPTION
Consider renewal of Public Entity Liability insurance with States Retention Group.
SUMMARY
Coverage includes comprehensive general, auto, public officials, and employment practices liabilities, and
related coverage for the premises and operations of Municipal Government. Coverage is placed through
InSource Insurance Group. Coverage is $10 million limit per occurrence with self-retention of $250,000.
FISCAL IMPACT
Fiscal Year Fund Type Cost or Revenue? Fiscal Note Attached?
2023 620 Cost No
Available Funds Budget Est/Actual Cost Difference
This Agenda Item: $391356.00 $391356.00 $0.00
ACTION NEEDED TO AMEND THE BUDGET
Appropriation Amount: $ Transfer Amount: $
Appropriation By:
Comments/Other Departments, Boards, Commissions or Agencies
Option 1
Supporting Documents
States Renewal 2022.pdf,
CITY OF ODESSA
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Meeting Date Contact Department Fiscal Impact?
12/13/2022 Delia Ortiz Risk Management Yes
Work Session? Contacted Legal? Item Type
Yes No Consent
CAPTION
Consider renewal of contract for Property Insurance with TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool.
SUMMARY
Coverage includes "all risk" coverage on all City owned buildings, boiler and machinery, crime, mobile
equipment, and automobile physical damage insurance on selected highly valued vehicles.
FISCAL IMPACT
Fiscal Year Fund Type Cost or Revenue? Fiscal Note Attached?
2023 620 Cost No
Available Funds Budget Est/Actual Cost Difference
This Agenda Item: $716464.00 $716464.00 $0.00
ACTION NEEDED TO AMEND THE BUDGET
Appropriation Amount: $ Transfer Amount: $
Appropriation By:
Comments/Other Departments, Boards, Commissions or Agencies
Supporting Documents
TML Property Renewal 2022.pdf,
City of Odessa – Member # 0987
01/01/2023 to 01/01/2024
Estimated Annual Contributions
Overall, the Liability/Property contribution increased 19.7% or $ 118,000.
Automobile Physical Damage
• Annual contribution increased from $ 172,417 to $ 188,472, or 9.31%.
• Rates increased 5%.
Real and Personal Property
• Annual contribution increased from $ 390,598 to $ 490,451, or 25.56%
• Real and Personal Property limit increased from $ 202,019,208 to $ 232,322,090
• A 15% Inflation factor was applied to all scheduled values due to increased costs of construction.
Additional structures added during 2022 Fund Year. Rates did not increase.
Boiler and Machinery
• No change – no charge.
Mobile Equipment
• Annual contribution increased from $ 29,431 to $ 31,489, or 7%
• Mobile equipment limit increased from $ 8,498,128 to $ 8,753,520.
• Mobile Equipment rates increased 5%.
Crime Coverages
• Annual contribution $6,240. No Change
Cyber Coverage
Annual contribution increased from $ 53 to $ 87.
CITY OF ODESSA
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Meeting Date Contact Department Fiscal Impact?
12/13/2022 Delia Ortiz Risk Management Yes
Work Session? Contacted Legal? Item Type
Yes No Consent
CAPTION
Consider renewal of contract for Benefits Claims Administration.
SUMMARY
Contract renewal with AmeriBen for the software licensing, maintenance, and data hosting services for
Benefits Claims Administration.
FISCAL IMPACT
Fiscal Year Fund Type Cost or Revenue? Fiscal Note Attached?
2023 620 Cost No
Available Funds Budget Est/Actual Cost Difference
This Agenda Item: $84000.00 $84000.00 $0.00
ACTION NEEDED TO AMEND THE BUDGET
Appropriation Amount: $ Transfer Amount: $
Appropriation By:
Comments/Other Departments, Boards, Commissions or Agencies
Supporting Documents
AmeriBen GBAS 2022.pdf,
AmeriBen
AmeriBen provides us with the software to process our Medical and Dental claims. The software
(GBAS) provides offsite data hosting, monthly security maintenance, and allows us to receive claims
electronically as required by law. GBAS also provides monthly support and yearly updates that
allows us to comply with state and federal regulations such as the Affordable Care Act.
Licensed GBAS Products and the monthly support. Items listed under monthly support
with zero amounts have been rolled into the GBAS license cost.
ALPHA_TIN 0
ASP_VPN 0
CAL_TRAC 0
CONNXREP 0
CUSTOM 0
EC_837LIC 0
EC_BASE 0
EC_RXLIC 0
ENCRYPT 0
EOB_EXT 0
GBAS 0
GBAS_MIN 7,000
GBAS_RTE 0
HCI_IFACE 0
HOSTING 0
IMP 0
MDR_CES 0
MDR_RBRVS 0
MDR_UCR 0
MICR_HPLJ 0
Ingenix 0
Total Monthly Costs 7,000 (estimated)
CITY OF ODESSA
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Meeting Date Contact Department Fiscal Impact?
12/13/2022 Delia Ortiz Risk Management Yes
Work Session? Contacted Legal? Item Type
Yes No Consent
CAPTION
Recommended adoption of The Family Health Project, revision January 1, 2023.
SUMMARY
Recommended adoption of The Family Health Project, revision January 1, 2023.
FISCAL IMPACT
Fiscal Year Fund Type Cost or Revenue? Fiscal Note Attached?
2023
Available Funds Budget Est/Actual Cost Difference
This Agenda Item: $0.00
ACTION NEEDED TO AMEND THE BUDGET
Appropriation Amount: $ Transfer Amount: $
Appropriation By:
Comments/Other Departments, Boards, Commissions or Agencies
Supporting Documents
FHP 2023 - List of Changes.pdf,
Family Health Project
Plan Year 2023
1. Medical Plan:
a. ACA compliance.
2. Dental Plan:
a. No changes.
3. Prescription Plan:
a. No changes.
CITY OF ODESSA
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Meeting Date Contact Department Fiscal Impact?
11/22/2022 Natasha Brooks City Attorney’s Office No
Work Session? Contacted Legal? Item Type
Yes Yes Consent Resolution,
CAPTION
Consider renewal for Industrial District 1-B.
SUMMARY
Texas Local Government Code Section 42.044 authorizes the City of Odessa to designate any of its
extraterritorial jurisdiction as an industrial district and to enter into agreements with the owners of property
in such districts.
To approve and authorize the renewal and execution of an industrial district agreement with Industrial
District 1-B for five (5) years.
Comments/Other Departments, Boards, Commissions or Agencies
Supporting Documents
4r-082 Grow Odessa 1-B IDA renewal 2022.pdf, 4r-082 Grow Odessa Exhibit 1-B.pdf, C-4-142 Grow
Odessa Industrial District 1-B 2023-27 renewal.pdf,
THE STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF ECTOR §
ODESSA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AGREEMENT NO. 1-B
THIS ODESSA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICT AGREEMENT NO.1-B (this “Agreement”) is made by and between the City of
Odessa, a home rule municipality and municipal corporation of the State of Texas (the “City”),
and Grow Odessa, a non-profit corporation, its assignees, lessees, and subsequent purchasers of
the Site (the “Company”).
RECITALS
Section 42.044, Local Government Code authorizes a municipality to designate any part
of its extraterritorial jurisdiction (“ETJ”) as an industrial district, to treat such area in a manner
considered by the governing body to be in the best interests of the municipality, and to enter into
agreements with owners of land in the district. Such agreements may guarantee the continuation
of the extraterritorial status of the district and its immunity from annexation for a period not to
exceed 15 years and may contain such other terms and considerations that the parties agree to be
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reasonable and appropriate and not unduly restrictive of business activities. In order to protect
the health, safety, and welfare of persons and property in areas within and adjacent to the City, in
order to encourage the growth and development of industrial facilities, in order to promote
economic development in such areas and in this State, and in order to provide water and
wastewater services as authorized by city ordinances, the City desires to enter into this
Agreement. Company intends to develop the real property described in Exhibit “A” (the “Site”)
through the development of one or more industrial facilities (the “Facilities”), and desires to
enter into this Agreement in order to provide for, among other things, the continuation of the Site
as part of the ETJ, the immunity of the Site from annexation for the term of this Agreement, and
the provision of certain municipal services to the Site.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants of the parties, the City
and Company agree as follows:
Article I
Industrial District
1.01 The City hereby designates the Site as an industrial district within the meaning of Section
42.044, Local Government Code. The City agrees that the Site shall remain an industrial
district throughout the term of this Agreement.
1.02 The City agrees that the Site shall be immune from annexation by the City throughout the
term of this Agreement.
1.03 Company’s rights as set forth in this Agreement are appurtenant to the land and shall be
transferred to any subsequent owner of the Site upon transfer of title to the Site.
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Article II
Municipal Services
2.01 If Company desires to obtain municipal services such as potable water, raw water,
sanitary sewer or fire suppression services at Site from the City, it may submit a request
to the City to provide such services. Such services may be provided by the City at
the City’s discretion in separate written contracts approved by both the City and
Company.
2.02 The City shall be under no obligation to provide to the Site any municipal services other
than the services expressly referenced in Sections 2.01.
2.03 In the event this Agreement is terminated, or not renewed, City may, terminate the
municipal services designated in Section 2.01. By this provision, however, if the Site is
annexed, Company does not waive any rights to receive municipal services which by law
may be required following any annexation of the Site or portion thereof.
Article III
Regulations
3.01 It is understood and agreed that Company shall develop the Facilities at the Site.
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Company shall comply with all applicable State and Federal codes and regulations
applicable to the operation of the Facilities. Company agrees to comply, as if inside the
City limits, with all requirements of the City of Odessa Code of Ordinances regarding
building, electrical and plumbing permits for all office and warehouse space. Company
agrees to comply with all requirements of the City of Odessa Code of Ordinances
regarding plats under the City’s normal rules and regulations and the City shall use the
usual criteria in determining if permits or plats shall be approved. Company agrees to
abide by requirements of the International Fire Code, as amended by the City of Odessa
Code of Ordinances. For purposes of the Zoning Ordinance, Company’s property shall
be treated as if located in a Light Industrial Zoning District.
3.02 An air-gap or back-flow preventer approved by the City is specifically required to be
maintained between the City water system, if any, and the water system on the Site to
insure safety of City’s water system. Company agrees to obtain any permits and to
comply with any regulations regarding cross connections adopted by the City, or required
by the appropriate State or Federal regulatory agency.
3.03 If City provides wastewater treatment services to the Site, Company shall comply with
the quality standards for sewage as specified in Section 13-2, Division 4, of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Odessa and as may be subsequently required by City ordinance
and State or Federal law.
3.04 In the event that City decides to provide water and sewer service, Company agrees to
assume all costs of water and sewer mainline extensions that may be required and it
further agrees that all such water and sewer extensions into Industrial District No. 1 shall
be constructed in conformity with City of Odessa water and sewer line standards. The
size, location and depth of all such extension lines shall be approved by the Director of
Public Works for the City. In addition, all such lines shall be located within utility
easements dedicated to the City of Odessa. All water and sewer services furnished by the
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City under this contract or any separate agreement shall be furnished at the rate
established for customers inside the City limits. However, if the term of this agreement
shall expire or for any reason terminate, the Company shall no longer be eligible to
receive utilities from the City. Any such water will only be provided by the City to the
extent that it has surplus water available in excess of that deemed necessary by the City to
serve the municipal needs and usage of the inhabitants and property located within the
corporate limits of the City of Odessa including reserve supply needs for fire protection.
In addition, if City agrees to provide water service, and the Company is installing a
water line which would provide water, in an amount sufficient to support such,
Company shall be required to abide by the provisions of the International Fire Code, as
amended by City Code, with regard to the installation and maintenance of fire hydrants.
Article IV
Payment In Lieu of Taxes
4.01 As a payment in lieu of annexation, Company shall make a payment to City equal to the
taxes that would have been paid had the Site been located in the City and as more
specifically set forth in Sections 4.02 and 4.03 except the following property is
specifically exempted:
(a) Property in transit which has not established a situs on the property described in
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Exhibit “A”.
(b) Personal property owned by persons other than the owner or lessee of the real
property.
(c) Mineral interests.
(d) Property which has not been sold or leased by Grow Odessa.
4.02 Subject to Section 4.01, Company agrees to pay City on or before October 1 of each year
during the term of this Agreement or any renewals thereof a sum of money equal to the
amount of ad valorem taxes that would have been due to City for that year if the subject
property owned by Company had been located within the city limits of City during all of
said year. Such payment shall become delinquent for the purposes of Section 7.02 hereof
if not paid before February 1 of the next year. For the purpose of determining said
payment amount, the value of the subject property shall be based on the annual appraisal
by the Ector County Tax Appraisal Board. After establishing said yearly value in the
manner mentioned above, the tax assessment ratio and the tax rate then in effect for City
shall be applied in order to determine the amount of the payment due under this
Agreement. Company agrees to pay all penalty and interest for late payment of ad
valorem taxes on the subject property as if it were located within the city limits of City.
City shall be entitled to a lien which would be subordinate to any Company Lender liens
(herein, “Lender” shall mean the Lenders, security holders, investors, equity providers
and others providing financing or refinancing to or on behalf of Company, for the
development, construction, ownership, operation and maintenance of the industrial
facility or any portion thereof, or any trustee or agent acting on behalf of any of the
foregoing) on the real property owned by Company in the Industrial District when
payments are not made as required. For the purpose of determining the property value of
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Company for calculation of the annual payment hereinbefore described, the land which is
the subject of this Agreement and any buildings and structures located thereon and any
personal property located thereon shall be included within the term “property” upon
which said payment is to be calculated. The personal property intended to be included
within the term “property” shall include property in the nature of inventory, rolling stock,
etc., subject to the general rules of law concerning the taxation of such personal property.
4.03 Company shall render its property subject to the payment to the Ector County Appraisal
District on or before April 1 of each year. The Ector County Appraisal District shall
appraise the property and consider the rendition in establishing its appraised value. If
Company receives a statement of the amount of payment in lieu of annexation due and if
it wishes to contest the appraised value, it shall set up a meeting with the appropriate
employees of the Ector County Appraisal District to see if differences in the valuation
can be resolved. If such differences cannot be resolved, the Ector County Appraisal
District shall give Company written notice of its final decision and Company may contest
such appraisal as herein provided. Company shall then have 60 days to appeal to the City
Council. After the City Council ruling, Company shall have the right to petition the
District Court as allowed by the Tax Code. Company shall have the right to utilize this
appeals process to determine questions of property valuation until February 1st of the
next year. The payments shall become delinquent and the values last established by the
Ector County Appraisal District or City Council shall become conclusive upon the later
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of February lst as referenced above in this Section, or if the case is appealed to the
District Court, when the case is final and is no longer appealable. In the event of an
appeal to the District Court, both parties waive any right to attorney fees under applicable
law.
Article V
Annexation
5.01 Company agrees that the City may annex the Site upon termination of this Agreement, in
the event the term of this Agreement expires and the Agreement is not renewed, or in the
event this Agreement is terminated earlier for breach. After termination of this
Agreement, Company agrees to sign a petition for annexation at the City’s request.
5.02 The annexation shall be conducted in accordance with the Municipal Annexation Act,
Chapters 42 and 43, Local Government Code, and other applicable requirements of law.
5.03 Upon annexation, the use of the Site for purposes of the construction, maintenance, and
operation of the Facilities shall be considered a conforming use for purposes of any
zoning or similar regulations and such use shall be authorized to continue following
annexation.
Article VI
Term of the Agreement
6.01 This Agreement shall have a term commencing on January 1, 2023 and ending on
December 31, 2024, unless renewed in accordance with this Article VI or terminated
earlier in accordance with Article VII.
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Article VII
Remedies
7.01 In the event Company fails or refuses to comply with the terms of this Agreement, the
City may elect to bring suit to recover any sum of money due hereunder or may take any
other action available at law or in equity. In the event the City elects to sue to recover any
sum of money due under this Agreement, the same penalties, interest, attorney’s fees, and
costs of collection shall be recoverable by the City as would be recoverable by the City in
the case of delinquent ad valorem taxes.
7.02 Termination or cancellation of the Agreement prior to the end of its term shall not be
authorized except in the event Company breaches this Agreement by failing to perform
its obligations under this Agreement.
7.03 Prior to termination of the Agreement under Section 7.02, the City shall provide to
Company at least 90 days notice and the opportunity to cure the breach within such
period.
7.04 The termination of this agreement shall extinguish all rights, duties, obligations and
liabilities of the City and Company under this Agreement, except all rights, duties,
liabilities, and obligations accrued prior to such termination shall survive
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termination.
Article VIII
Other Industrial District Agreements
8.01 Company is aware that the City has entered into in the past and may enter into in the
future other industrial district agreements with other persons or companies and that such
agreements may contain terms and conditions that are different than the terms and
conditions in this Agreement. Company shall not object to such other industrial district
agreements on the sole basis that the terms of such agreements are different from the
terms herein where the terms contained in such other agreements are otherwise lawful.
Article IX
Assignment
9.01 This Agreement and the covenants and obligations set forth herein shall be considered to
constitute covenants running with the land and shall extend to any person, company,
or other entity to which the Site may be subsequently transferred, leased, or conveyed.
The City is authorized but not required to file such covenants and conditions with the
County Clerk of Ector County, Texas. Company shall provide to City notice of
any such assignment.
9.02 The City acknowledges that a Lender to Company or its affiliates may under certain
circumstances foreclose upon and sell, or cause Company to sell the Site and cause any
new purchaser of the Site to assume all of the interests, rights and obligations of
Company arising under this Agreement. In such event, the City agrees to the assignment
by Company or the Lender of this Agreement and its rights and obligations herein to such
purchaser. Company or Lender shall provide to City notice of any such action.
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Article X
Severability
10.01 The provisions of this Agreement are severable and if, for any reason, any one or more of
the provisions contained in this Agreement shall be held to be invalid, illegal, or
unenforceable in any respect, the invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect
any other provision of this Agreement and this Agreement shall, subject to Section 10.02,
remain in effect and be construed as if the invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision had
never been contained in the Agreement.
10.02 In the event any provision of this Agreement is declared invalid, illegal, or unenforceable,
the parties shall, upon the request of a party, promptly renegotiate in good faith a new
provision to eliminate the invalidity and to restore this Agreement as nearly as possible to
its original intent and effect. In the event an agreement cannot be reached in such
renegotiation, this Agreement shall continue in force and effect as if it had been executed
without the invalid provision.
Article XI
Notices
11.01 Notices given under this Agreement are deemed to have been duly delivered if hand
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delivered or sent by United States certified mail, return receipt requested, postage
prepaid, to:
(a) If to the City:
City of Odessa
Attention: City Attorney
P. O. Box 4398
Odessa, TX 79760-4398
Tel: (432) 335-3228
(b) If to Grow Odessa:
Attention: Gustavo “Gus” Ortega - President
700 N. Grant, 2nd Floor
Odessa, Texas 79761
Tel: (432) 333-7881
Fax: (432) 333-7858
and
Odessa Chamber of Commerce
Attention: Renee Earls, President/CEO
700 N. Grant, 2 nd Floor
Odessa, Texas 79761
Tel: (432) 332-9111
Fax: (432) 333-7858
11.02 The names, titles, and addresses of either party in Section 11.01 maybe changed by City
or Company by written notification to the other.
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11.03 If Grow Odessa conveys or leases to another any portion of the Site to another Company,
it shall provide the name, address and telephone number of the Company to whom the
property was conveyed or leased.
Article XII
The City’s Obligations
12.01 In the event this Agreement requires the City to make a payment or other expenditure of
funds, the obligation shall be payable solely from current revenues of the City.
Article XIII
Entire Agreement
13.01 This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between parties respecting the subject
matter hereof and supersedes any prior understanding or written or oral agreements
concerning same.
Article XIV
Indemnity
14.01 Company shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, its respective officers, employees,
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agents and contractors, from any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages and
expenses arising out of or in any manner connected with this Agreement, whether
resulting from or caused by Company’s negligence, Company’s gross negligence,
Company’s willful or intentional act or omission or other wrongful act of Company,
and including all expenses, attorney’s fees and court costs which may be reasonably
incurred by City in litigation or in any other way resisting any claim or liability which
might be asserted against the City as the result of any such activities.
Article XV
Relationship
15.01 No term or provision of this agreement or act of Company in the performance of this
Agreement shall be construed as making Company the contractor, agent, servant, joint
venture, or employee of City. City is acting solely in a governmental capacity.
Article XVI
Governing Law
16.01 This Agreement, and the rights and obligations of the parties under or pursuant to this
Agreement, shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas.
Article XVII
Venue
17.01 Should any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, arise out of the execution,
performance, attempted performance or non-performance of this Agreement, venue for
said action shall be in the Ector County, Texas.
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Article XVIII
Counterparts
18.01 This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be
deemed original, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly
executed as of the day and year first above written.
“CITY”
CITY OF ODESSA
By:
Michael Marrero, City Manager
ATTEST:
Norma Aguilar-Grimaldo, City
Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Natasha Brooks, City Attorney
“COMPANY”
GROW ODESSA
By: __________________________________
Name: ________________________________
Title: _________________________________
Approved by City Council Ordinance No. __________
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(City of Odessa)
THE STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF ECTOR §
This instrument was acknowledged before me on the _______ day of
__________________, 2022, by Michael Marrero, City Manager of the City of Odessa, Texas,
on behalf of the City of Odessa, Texas.
Notary Public in and for the State of Texas
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(GROW ODESSA)
THE STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF ECTOR §
This instrument was acknowledged before me on the _______ day of
__________________, 2022, by Gustavo “Gus Ortega, President of Grow Odessa.
Notary Public in and for the State of Texas
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022R-__
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ODESSA, TEXAS, DESIGNATING INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICT 1-B, ODESSA, ECTOR COUNTY, TEXAS AS
AN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT; AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE OWNER OF
SAID PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR CONTINUED
EXTRATERRITORIAL STATUS, CERTAIN SERVICES,
RATES AND EXTENSION POLICIES, COVENANT TO
RUN WITH THE LAND, PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF
ANNEXATION; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE
MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION IS PASSED
WAS NOTICED AND IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS
REQUIRED BY LAW; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE;
AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, Section 42.044 of the Texas Local Government Code, authorizes any city
to designate any part of its extraterritorial jurisdiction as an industrial district and to enter into
agreements with the owners of property in such districts upon such terms as the city’s
governing body deems to be in the best interest of the city; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Odessa deems it to be in the public interest
to designate the hereinafter described property as an industrial district and to authorize the
execution of the hereinafter described agreement with the owner of said property;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ODESSA, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the land described on the attached Exhibit “A”, which property is
located within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Odessa, is hereby designated as an
industrial district under the authority of Section 42.044 of the Texas Local Government Code,
and previous industrial district designations, if any, are hereby revoked.
Section 2. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to execute any
documents necessary to implement this resolution.
Section 3. That all resolutions in conflict herewith shall be amended to the extent of
such conflict only.
Section 4. That the term of the agreement shall be for five (5) years commencing on
January 1, 2023 and will expire on December 31, 2027, unless terminated by Company’s
request for annexation.
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The foregoing resolution was approved and adopted on the 22nd day of November, A.D.,
2022, by the following vote:
Mark Matta ___
Steven P. Thompson ___
Gilbert Vasquez ___
Greg Connell ___
Chris Hanie ___
Denise Swanner ___
Javier Joven ___
Approved this the 22nd of November, A.D., 2022.
Javier Joven, Mayor
ATTEST:
Norma Aguilar-Grimaldo, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Natasha Brooks, City Attorney
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CITY OF ODESSA
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Meeting Date Contact Department Fiscal Impact?
11/22/2022 Natasha Brooks City Attorney’s Office No
Work Session? Contacted Legal? Item Type
Yes Yes Consent Resolution,
CAPTION
Consider renewal for Industrial District 1-C.
SUMMARY
Texas Local Government Code Section 42.044 authorizes the City of Odessa to designate any of its
extraterritorial jurisdiction as an industrial district and to enter into agreements with the owners of property
in such districts.
To approve and authorize the renewal and execution of an industrial district agreement with Industrial
District 1-C for five (5) years.
Comments/Other Departments, Boards, Commissions or Agencies
Supporting Documents
4r-081 Grow Odessa 1-C IDA renewal 2022.pdf, 4r-081 Grow Odessa Exhibit 1-C map.pdf, C-4-142 Grow
Odessa Industrial District 1-C 2023-27 Renewal.pdf,
THE STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF ECTOR §
ODESSA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AGREEMENT NO. 1-C
THIS ODESSA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICT AGREEMENT NO.1-C (this “Agreement”) is made by and between the City of
Odessa, a home rule municipality and municipal corporation of the State of Texas (the “City”),
and Grow Odessa, a non-profit corporation, its assignees, lessees, and subsequent purchasers of
the Site (the “Company”).
RECITALS
Section 42.044, Local Government Code authorizes a municipality to designate any part
of its extraterritorial jurisdiction (“ETJ”) as an industrial district, to treat such area in a manner
considered by the governing body to be in the best interests of the municipality, and to enter into
agreements with owners of land in the district. Such agreements may guarantee the continuation
of the extraterritorial status of the district and its immunity from annexation for a period not to
exceed 15 years and may contain such other terms and considerations that the parties agree to be
reasonable and appropriate and not unduly restrictive of business activities. In order to protect
the health, safety, and welfare of persons and property in areas within and adjacent to the City, in
order to encourage the growth and development of industrial facilities, in order to promote
economic development in such areas and in this State, and in order to provide water and
wastewater services as authorized by city ordinances, the City desires to enter into this
Agreement. Company intends to continue to develop the real property described in Exhibit “A”
(the “Site”) through the development of one or more industrial facilities (the “Facilities”), and
desires to enter into this Agreement in order to provide for, among other things, the continuation
of the Site as part of the ETJ, the immunity of the Site from annexation for the term of this
Agreement, and the provision of certain municipal services to the Site.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants of the parties, the City
and Company agree as follows:
Article I
Industrial District
1.01 The City hereby designates the Site as an industrial district within the meaning of Section
42.044, Local Government Code. The City agrees that the Site shall remain an industrial
district throughout the term of this Agreement.
1.02 The City agrees that the Site shall be immune from annexation by the City throughout the
term of this Agreement.
1.03 Company’s rights as set forth in this Agreement are appurtenant to the land and shall be
transferred to any subsequent owner of the Site upon transfer of title to the Site.
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Article II
Municipal Services
2.01 If Company desires to obtain municipal services such as potable water, raw water,
sanitary sewer or fire suppression services at Site from the City, it may submit a request
to the City to provide such services. Such services may be provided by the City at
the City’s discretion in separate written contracts approved by both the City and
Company.
2.02 The City shall be under no obligation to provide to the Site any municipal services other
than the services expressly referenced in Sections 2.01.
2.03 In the event this Agreement is terminated, or not renewed, City may, terminate the
municipal services designated in Section 2.01. By this provision, however, if the Site is
annexed, Company does not waive any rights to receive municipal services which by law
may be required following any annexation of the Site or portion thereof.
Article III
Regulations
3.01 It is understood and agreed that Company shall develop the Facilities at the Site.
Company shall comply with all applicable State and Federal codes and regulations
applicable to the operation of the Facilities. Company agrees to comply, as if inside the
City limits, with all requirements of the City of Odessa Code of Ordinances regarding
building, electrical and plumbing permits for all office and warehouse space. Company
agrees to comply with all requirements of the City of Odessa Code of Ordinances
regarding plats under the City’s normal rules and regulations and the City shall use the
usual criteria in determining if permits or plats shall be approved. Company agrees to
abide by requirements of the International Fire Code, as amended by the City of Odessa
Code of Ordinances. For purposes of the Zoning Ordinance, Company’s property shall
be treated as if located in a Light Industrial Zoning District.
3.02 An air-gap or back-flow preventer approved by the City is specifically required to be
maintained between the City water system, if any, and the water system on the Site to
insure safety of City’s water system. Company agrees to obtain any permits and to
comply with any regulations regarding cross connections adopted by the City, or required
by the appropriate State or Federal regulatory agency.
3.03 If City provides wastewater treatment services to the Site, Company shall comply with
the quality standards for sewage as specified in Section 13-2, Division 4, of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Odessa and as may be subsequently required by City ordinance
and State or Federal law.
3.04 In the event that City decides to provide water and sewer service, Company agrees to
assume all costs of water and sewer mainline extensions that may be required and it
further agrees that all such water and sewer extensions into Industrial District No. 1-C
shall be constructed in conformity with City of Odessa water and sewer line standards.
The size, location and depth of all such extension lines shall be approved by the Director
of Public Works for the City. In addition, all such lines shall be located within utility
easements dedicated to the City of Odessa. All water and sewer services furnished by the
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City under this contract or any separate agreement shall be furnished at the rate
established for customers inside the City limits. However, if the term of this agreement
shall expire or for any reason terminate, the Company shall no longer be eligible to
receive utilities from the City. Any such water will only be provided by the City to the
extent that it has surplus water available in excess of that deemed necessary by the City to
serve the municipal needs and usage of the inhabitants and property located within the
corporate limits of the City of Odessa including reserve supply needs for fire protection.
In addition, if City agrees to provide water service, and the Company is installing a water
line which would provide water, in an amount sufficient to support such, Company shall
be required to abide by the provisions of the International Fire Code, as amended by City
Code, with regard to the installation and maintenance of fire hydrants.
Article IV
Payment In Lieu of Taxes
4.01 As a payment in lieu of annexation, Company shall make a payment to City equal to the
taxes that would have been paid had the Site been located in the City and as more
specifically set forth in Sections 4.02 and 4.03 except the following property is
specifically exempted:
(a) Property in transit which has not established a situs on the property described in
Exhibit “A”.
(b) Personal property owned by persons other than the owner or lessee of the real
property.
(c) Mineral interests.
(d) Property which has not been sold or leased by O.I.D.C.
4.02 Subject to Section 4.01, Company agrees to pay City on or before October 1 of each year
during the term of this Agreement or any renewals thereof a sum of money equal to the
amount of ad valorem taxes that would have been due to City for that year if the subject
property owned by Company had been located within the city limits of City during all of
said year. Such payment shall become delinquent for the purposes of Section 7.02 hereof
if not paid before February 1 of the next year. For the purpose of determining said
payment amount, the value of the subject property shall be based on the annual appraisal
by the Ector County Tax Appraisal Board. After establishing said yearly value in the
manner mentioned above, the tax assessment ratio and the tax rate then in effect for City
shall be applied in order to determine the amount of the payment due under this
Agreement. Company agrees to pay all penalty and interest for late payment of ad
valorem taxes on the subject property as if it were located within the city limits of City.
City shall be entitled to a lien which would be subordinate to any Company Lender liens
(herein, “Lender” shall mean the Lenders, security holders, investors, equity providers
and others providing financing or refinancing to or on behalf of Company, for the
development, construction, ownership, operation and maintenance of the industrial
facility or any portion thereof, or any trustee or agent acting on behalf of any of the
foregoing) on the real property owned by Company in the Industrial District when
payments are not made as required. For the purpose of determining the property value of
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Company for calculation of the annual payment hereinbefore described, the land which is
the subject of this Agreement and any buildings and structures located thereon and any
personal property located thereon shall be included within the term “property” upon
which said payment is to be calculated. The personal property intended to be included
within the term “property” shall include property in the nature of inventory, rolling stock,
etc., subject to the general rules of law concerning the taxation of such personal property.
4.03 Company shall render its property subject to the payment to the Ector County Appraisal
District on or before April 1 of each year. The Ector County Appraisal District shall
appraise the property and consider the rendition in establishing its appraised value. If
Company receives a statement of the amount of payment in lieu of annexation due and if
it wishes to contest the appraised value, it shall set up a meeting with the appropriate
employees of the Ector County Appraisal District to see if differences in the valuation
can be resolved. If such differences cannot be resolved, the Ector County Appraisal
District shall give Company written notice of its final decision and Company may contest
such appraisal as herein provided. Company shall then have 60 days to appeal to the City
Council. After the City Council ruling, Company shall have the right to petition the
District Court as allowed by the Tax Code. Company shall have the right to utilize this
appeals process to determine questions of property valuation until February 1st of the
next year. The payments shall become delinquent and the values last established by the
Ector County Appraisal District or City Council shall become conclusive upon the later
of February lst as referenced above in this Section, or if the case is appealed to the
District Court, when the case is final and is no longer appealable. In the event of an
appeal to the District Court, both parties waive any right to attorney fees under applicable
law.
Article V
Annexation
5.01 Company agrees that the City may annex the Site upon termination of this Agreement, in
the event the term of this Agreement expires and the Agreement is not renewed, or in the
event this Agreement is terminated earlier for breach. After termination of this
Agreement, Company agrees to sign a petition for annexation at the City’s request.
5.02 The annexation shall be conducted in accordance with the Municipal Annexation Act,
Chapters 42 and 43, Local Government Code, and other applicable requirements of law.
5.03 Upon annexation, the use of the Site for purposes of the construction, maintenance, and
operation of the Facilities shall be considered a conforming use for purposes of any
zoning or similar regulations and such use shall be authorized to continue following
annexation.
Article VI
Term of the Agreement
6.01 This Agreement shall have a term commencing on January 1, 2023 and ending on
December 31, 2027, unless renewed in accordance with this Article VI or terminated
earlier in accordance with Article VII.
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Article VII
Remedies
7.01 In the event Company fails or refuses to comply with the terms of this Agreement, the
City may elect to bring suit to recover any sum of money due hereunder or may take any
other action available at law or in equity. In the event the City elects to sue to recover any
sum of money due under this Agreement, the same penalties, interest, attorney’s fees, and
costs of collection shall be recoverable by the City as would be recoverable by the City in
the case of delinquent ad valorem taxes.
7.02 Termination or cancellation of the Agreement prior to the end of its term shall not be
authorized except in the event Company breaches this Agreement by failing to perform
its obligations under this Agreement.
7.03 Prior to termination of the Agreement under Section 7.02, the City shall provide to
Company at least 90 days notice and the opportunity to cure the breach within such
period.
7.04 The termination of this agreement shall extinguish all rights, duties, obligations and
liabilities of the City and Company under this Agreement, except all rights, duties,
liabilities, and obligations accrued prior to such termination shall survive
termination.
Article VIII
Other Industrial District Agreements
8.01 Company is aware that the City has entered into in the past and may enter into in the
future other industrial district agreements with other persons or companies and that such
agreements may contain terms and conditions that are different than the terms and
conditions in this Agreement. Company shall not object to such other industrial district
agreements on the sole basis that the terms of such agreements are different from the
terms herein where the terms contained in such other agreements are otherwise lawful.
Article IX
Assignment
9.01 This Agreement and the covenants and obligations set forth herein shall be considered to
constitute covenants running with the land and shall extend to any person, company,
or other entity to which the Site may be subsequently transferred, leased, or conveyed.
The City is authorized but not required to file such covenants and conditions with the
County Clerk of Ector County, Texas. Company shall provide to City notice of
any such assignment.
9.02 The City acknowledges that a Lender to Company or its affiliates may under certain
circumstances foreclose upon and sell, or cause Company to sell the Site and cause any
new purchaser of the Site to assume all of the interests, rights and obligations of
Company arising under this Agreement. In such event, the City agrees to the assignment
by Company or the Lender of this Agreement and its rights and obligations herein to such
purchaser. Company or Lender shall provide to City notice of any such action.
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Article X
Severability
10.01 The provisions of this Agreement are severable and if, for any reason, any one or more of
the provisions contained in this Agreement shall be held to be invalid, illegal, or
unenforceable in any respect, the invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect
any other provision of this Agreement and this Agreement shall, subject to Section 10.02,
remain in effect and be construed as if the invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision had
never been contained in the Agreement.
10.02 In the event any provision of this Agreement is declared invalid, illegal, or unenforceable,
the parties shall, upon the request of a party, promptly renegotiate in good faith a new
provision to eliminate the invalidity and to restore this Agreement as nearly as possible to
its original intent and effect. In the event an agreement cannot be reached in such
renegotiation, this Agreement shall continue in force and effect as if it had been executed
without the invalid provision.
Article XI
Notices
11.01 Notices given under this Agreement are deemed to have been duly delivered if hand
delivered or sent by United States certified mail, return receipt requested, postage
prepaid, to:
(a) If to the City:
City of Odessa
Attention: City Attorney
P. O. Box 4398
Odessa, TX 79760-4398
Tel: (432) 335-3228
(b) If to Grow Odessa:
Attention: Gustavo “Gus” Ortega, President
700 N. Grant, 2nd Floor
Odessa, Texas 79761
Tel: (432) 333-7881
Fax: (432) 333-7858
and
Odessa Chamber of Commerce
Attention: Renee Earls, President/CEO
700 N. Grant, 2 nd Floor
Odessa, Texas 79761
Tel: (432) 332-9111
Fax: (432) 333-7858
11.02 The names, titles, and addresses of either party in Section 11.01 maybe changed by City
or Company by written notification to the other.
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11.03 If Grow Odessa conveys or leases to another any portion of the Site to another Company,
it shall provide the name, address and telephone number of the Company to whom the
property was conveyed or leased.
Article XII
The City’s Obligations
12.01 In the event this Agreement requires the City to make a payment or other expenditure of
funds, the obligation shall be payable solely from current revenues of the City.
Article XIII
Entire Agreement
13.01 This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between parties respecting the subject
matter hereof and supersedes any prior understanding or written or oral agreements
concerning same.
Article XIV
Indemnity
14.01 Company shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, its respective officers, employees,
agents and contractors, from any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages and
expenses arising out of or in any manner connected with this Agreement, whether
resulting from or caused by Company’s negligence, Company’s gross negligence,
Company’s willful or intentional act or omission or other wrongful act of Company,
and including all expenses, attorney’s fees and court costs which may be reasonably
incurred by City in litigation or in any other way resisting any claim or liability which
might be asserted against the City as the result of any such activities.
Article XV
Relationship
15.01 No term or provision of this agreement or act of Company in the performance of this
Agreement shall be construed as making Company the contractor, agent, servant, joint
venture, or employee of City. City is acting solely in a governmental capacity.
Article XVI
Governing Law
16.01 This Agreement, and the rights and obligations of the parties under or pursuant to this
Agreement, shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas.
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Article XVII
Venue
17.01 Should any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, arise out of the execution,
performance, attempted performance or non-performance of this Agreement, venue for
said action shall be in the Ector County, Texas.
Article XVIII
Counterparts
18.01 This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be
deemed original, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly
executed as of the day and year first above written.
“CITY”
CITY OF ODESSA
By:
Michael Marrero, City Manager
ATTEST:
Norma Aguilar-Grimaldo, City
Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Natasha Brooks, City Attorney
“COMPANY”
GROW ODESSA
By: __________________________________
Name: ________________________________
Title: _________________________________
Approved by City Council Ordinance No. ______
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(City of Odessa)
THE STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF ECTOR §
This instrument was acknowledged before me on the _______ day of
__________________, 2022, by Michael Marrero, City Manager of the City of Odessa, Texas,
on behalf of the City of Odessa, Texas.
Notary Public in and for the State of Texas
(GROW ODESSA)
THE STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF ECTOR §
This instrument was acknowledged before me on the _______ day of
__________________, 2022, by Gustavo “Gus” Ortega of Grow Odessa.
.
Notary Public in and for the State of Texas
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EXHIBIT “A”
Metes and Bounds
Industrial District 1-C
A 191.08 ACRE TRACT OF LAND SITUATED IN A PORTION OF SECTION 25, BLOCK
42, TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, T & P RY. CO. SURVEY, ECTOR COUNTY, TEXAS, MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING at the southeast corner of said 191.08 acre tract (N=19644479.31, E=1679022.43)
a point lying on the east line of said Section 25 and the west right-of-way line of Pagewood
Avenue, from which the southeast corner of said Section 25 bears S 14o 13’ 40” E (measured), S
15o 16’ 30” E (record), a distance of 1887.30 feet;
THENCE S 75o 54’ 30” W (measured), S 74o 52’ 00” W (record) along the north line of Texas
Electric Service Company right-of-way, a distance of 4848.11 feet to a point lying on the east
right-of-way line of Meadow Avenue;
THENCE N 14o 22’ 43” W (measured), N 15o 25’ 33” W (record) along said east right-of-way
line of Meadow Avenue, a distance of 1037.45 feet;
THENCE N 59o 50’ 00’ E (measured), N 58o 47’ 10” E (record), a distance of 3009.78 feet to a
round ½ inch iron rod and a point lying on the westerly line of a 2.22 acre tract as described in
Volume 881, Page 52, Ector County Deed Records;
THENCE along said 2.22 acre tract boundary for the following 4 courses and distances:
THENCE S 14o 15’ 54” E (measured), S 15o 18’ 44” E (record), a distance of 318.74 feet to a
round ½ inch iron rod;
THENCE N 75o 46’ 04” E (measured), N 74o 43’ 14” E (record), a distance of 250.91 feet to a
round ½ inch iron rod;
THENCE N 30o 42’ 11” E (measured), N 29o 39’ 21” E (record), a distance of 28.29 feet to a
round ½ inch iron rod;
THENCE N 14o 15’ 54” W (measured), N 15o 18’ 44” W (record), a distance of 376.04 feet;
THENCE departing said 2.22 acre tract boundary N 59o 50’ 00” E (measured), N 58o 47’ 10” E
(record), a distance of 1753.31 feet (measured), 1753.15 feet (record) to a point lying on the east
line of said Section 25;
THENCE S 14o 13’ 40” E (measured), S 15o 16’ 30” E (record) along the east line of said
Section 25 and the west right-of-way line of Pagewood Avenue, a distance of 2434.78 feet
(measured), 2434.81 feet (record) to the point of BEGINNING.
SAID TRACT OF LAND CONTAINS 8,323,518 SQUARE FEET OR 191.08 ACRES MORE
OR LESS.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022R-____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ODESSA, TEXAS, DESIGNATING INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICT 1-C, ODESSA, ECTOR COUNTY, TEXAS AS
AN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT; AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE OWNER OF
SAID PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR CONTINUED
EXTRATERRITORIAL STATUS, CERTAIN SERVICES,
RATES AND EXTENSION POLICIES, COVENANT TO
RUN WITH THE LAND, PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF
ANNEXATION; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE
MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION IS PASSED
WAS NOTICED AND IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS
REQUIRED BY LAW; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE;
AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, Section 42.044 of the Texas Local Government Code, authorizes any city
to designate any part of its extraterritorial jurisdiction as an industrial district and to enter into
agreements with the owners of property in such districts upon such terms as the city’s
governing body deems to be in the best interest of the city; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Odessa deems it to be in the public interest
to designate the hereinafter described property as an industrial district and to authorize the
execution of the hereinafter described agreement with the owner of said property;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ODESSA, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the land described on the attached Exhibit “A”, which property is
located within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Odessa, is hereby designated as an
industrial district under the authority of Section 42.044 of the Texas Local Government Code,
and previous industrial district designations, if any, are hereby revoked.
Section 2. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to execute any
documents necessary to implement this resolution.
Section 3. That all resolutions in conflict herewith shall be amended to the extent of
such conflict only.
Section 4. That the term of the agreement shall be for five (5) years commencing on
January 1, 2023 and will expire on December 31, 2027, unless terminated by Company’s
request for annexation.
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The foregoing resolution was approved and adopted on the 22nd day of November,
A.D., 2022, by the following vote:
Mark Matta ___
Steven P. Thompson ___
Gilbert Vasquez ___
Greg Connell ___
Chris Hanie ___
Denise Swanner ___
Javier Joven ___
Approved this the 22nd of November, A.D., 2022.
Javier Joven, Mayor
ATTEST:
Norma Aguilar-Grimaldo, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Natasha Brooks, City Attorney
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