City Council

PUBLIC NOTICE 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 meet on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, fifth floor, City Hall, 411 W. 8th St., Odessa, Texas for the following purposes: See Attached Agenda This notice is being posted on the south door of City Hall and on the bulletin board of the first floor of City Hall, Odessa, Texas, this the ______ day of February, 2025 at __________ ___.m., said time being more than seventy-two hours prior to the time at which the subject meeting will be convened and called to order. The public notice is also posted on the City of Odessa’s website www.odessa-tx.gov City Council Meetings are available to all persons regardless of disability. Individuals with disabilities who require special 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 hours (24) in advance of the meeting. Norma Aguilar, TRMC, CMC City Secretary  CITY COUNCIL Cal Hendrick Eddie Mitchell, District 1 Mayor Steven Thompson, District 2 Gilbert Vasquez, District 3 Greg Connell, District 4 Richard Morton Chris Hanie, District 5 Interim City Manager Craig Stoker, At-Large City Council Meeting Agenda City Hall, 411 W. 8th St. City Council Chambers – Fifth Floor February 11, 2025 6:00 p.m. I. Call to order Mayor Hendrick II. Roll Call Norma Aguilar III. Invocation Pastor DeShields Church of Christ IV. Pledge of Allegiance and Texas Pledge. Council Member Honor the Texas Flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Thompson Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible. V. Proclamations and Presentations Mayor Hendrick Presentation - Plaque to outgoing City Council: Javier Joven, Denise Swanner and Mark Matta. 1. Citizens comments on non-agenda items. Any member of the public may address the City Council regarding any of its agenda items before or during the consideration of the item. These items are considered to be routine or have been previously discussed, and can be approved in one motion, unless a member from the Council asks for separate consideration of an item. VI. Consent Agenda 2. Consider approval of City Council Work Session minutes, January 28, Norma Aguilar 2025. 3. Consider approval of City Council minutes, January 28, 2025. Norma Aguilar VII. Regular 4. Consider authorizing the Mayor to sign a quitclaim deed assigning the Dan C. Jones City's interests in an alley that was abandoned by the City in 1974. Assigning the City's interest in an abandoned alley to the property owner.  Council Agenda February 11, 2025 Page 2 Resolution 5. Consider necessary signatures in connection with City Funds. Kaylie Banda The item will authorize the adding Richard Morton, Interim City Manager, Aaron Smith Assistant City Manager, and Kala Hardy, Interim Chief Financial Officer authorized signers on City funds. 6. Consider authorizing Odessa Fire Rescue to accept, appropriate funds, Jason Cotton and authorize expenditures for Odessa Community Foundation in the amount of $8,000. Donation to be used to fund projects by Fire Rescue. 7. Consider authorizing Odessa Fire Rescue to accept, appropriate and Jason Cotton authorize expenditures for J L Herriage LLC in the amount of $5,000. Donation to be used to fund projects by Fire Rescue. 8. Consider allocating $200,000 from Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Funds for Richard Morton events to be put on in downtown Odessa. HOT Funds for community events in downtown. VIII. Miscellaneous 9. Discuss and consider all City of Odessa commissions and board members Council including appointment, re-appointment, removing or modification including the following: Board Name Appointed Appointed Term Date By A. Board of Survey Paul Weaver 6-11 District 2 11-30-2024 Vickie Gomez 7-11 Mayor 11-30-2024 Vacant District 5 11-30-2025 B. Capital Improvement Advisory Committee Filiberto Gonzales Real estate rep 8-20 District 5 11-1-2024 C. Historic Preservation Commission Norlene McBride 6-14 Council 11-30-2024 Roland Spickermann Historian 9-21 Council 11-30-2024 David Vincent Architect 11-03 Council 11-30-2023 Grace King Owner of landmark 5-96 Council 11-30-2024 Vacant D. Midland Odessa Urban Transit District Susan Gentry 3-21 Council 1-31-2024 Tim Harry 6-21 Council 1-31-2025 E. Odessa Development Corporation Vacant 3-24 District 4 12-31-2025 F. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Tim Hernandez 2-24 District 2 11-30-2024 Rick Matchett 1-23 Mayor 11-30-2024  Council Agenda February 11, 2025 Page 3 G. Planning & Zoning Commission Vacant Alternate H. Zoning Board of Adjustment Vacant District 2 11-30-2024 Anthony Rios 9-14 Mayor 11-30-2024 Vacant Alternate Council 11-30-2024 10. Adjourn. COURTESY RULES Thank you for your presence. The City Council appreciates your interest in Odessa City Government. PLEASE SILENCE OR TURN OFF ALL MOBILE DEVICES. information requested on the card and deliver to the City Secretary before the meeting or as soon as you can. Speakers will be heard as the individual item(s) in which they have registered an interest come before the Council. Your remarks will be to three minutes. Consideration will also be given to the number of people wanting to speak on a particular item. PLEASE GIVE YOUR NAME FOR THE RECORD. Delay or interruption of the proceedings will not be tolerated. ASSISTANCE Please call (432) 335-3276 if you need assistance with interpretation or translation for this meeting. Si usted necesita ayuda con la interpretación o traducción de cualquier material en este sitio o en una reunión pública de la Ciudad de Odessa por favor llame al (432) 335-3276. The City of Odessa wants to ensure that City Council Meetings are accessible to persons with disabilities. If any individual needs special assistance or accommodations in order to attend a City Council meeting, please contact the City Secretary’s Office at (432) 335-3276, in advance so accommodations can be made.  CITY OF ODESSA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Meeting Date Contact Department Fiscal Impact? 2/11/2025 Norma Aguilar City Secretary No Work Session? Contacted Legal? Item Type No No Consent Other, CAPTION Proclamations & Presentations SUMMARY Present Proclamations Presentation - Plaque to outgoing City Council: Javier Joven, Denise Swanner and Mark Matta BLURB Proclamations. Comments/Other Departments, Boards, Commissions or Agencies Supporting Documents  CITY OF ODESSA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Meeting Date Contact Department Fiscal Impact? 2/11/2025 Norma Aguilar City Secretary No Work Session? Contacted Legal? Item Type No No Consent Other, CAPTION Consider approval of Work Session minutes, January 28, 2025. SUMMARY Work Session minutes, January 28, 2025. BLURB January 28, 2025. Comments/Other Departments, Boards, Commissions or Agencies Supporting Documents 1-28-25 worksession minutes.pdf,  CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MINUTES CITY OF ODESSA, TEXAS January 28, 2025 On January 28, 2025, a work session meeting of the Odessa City Council was held at 3:00 p.m., Council Chamber, fifth floor, City Hall, 411 W. 8th St., Odessa, Texas. City Council present: Mayor Cal Hendrick; Council members: Craig Stoker, At-Large; Eddie Mitchell, District One; Steven P. Thompson, District Two; Greg Connell, District Four and Chris Hanie, District Five. City Council absent: Council member Gilbert Vasquez, District Three. Staff present: Norma Aguilar, City Secretary; Dan Jones, City Attorney, Richard Morton, Interim City Manager; and other members of City staff. T A quorum being present, Mayor Hendrick called the meeting to order, and the following proceedings were held: AF Council member Stoker gave the invocation. Discover Odessa quarterly update. Laura Marts, Discover Odessa, provided a quarterly report from October – December 2024. She provided economic impact, attendees and hotel night information. A visitor snapshot provided hotel occupancy with a 9% increase, average visitor spending and visitor total percentage. She highlighted the groups assisted and the R upcoming groups and events. She reviewed the digital marketing and the advertising. She explained the economic impact and how it affected the overall economy which brought in additional income to the city. Council member Thompson stated that hotel nights were being tracked with events. He asked how much impact it would be with the sports complex. Mrs. D Marts stated it would have a very large increase. She explained the services that was provided by Discover Odessa. Council member Mitchell stated that not all the events were listed. Financial Services Update 2023 Audit. Kala Hardy, Chief Financial Officer, stated that Weaver would be onsite for the 2023 audit. The goal was to have the audit completed by April 2025 and the latest June 2025. Finance has made the audit its priority and has enhanced communication. Staff would be restructured in the Finance Department to better utilize skills. She reported that the departments respond promptly. She explained the integration of software that has been an issue. There would be a consultant to help with the audit. The 2024 audit would begin in November. Discuss food trucks including ordinance requirements. Council member Stoker wanted to make the process easier to operate food trucks inside the city limits. Omar Galindo, Fire Marshal, provided the history of the food truck process and the ordinance. He stated it had a limit of 50 permits. Mr. Morton stated it was the desire to protect the brick and mortar restaurants, but the limit could be changed. Mr. Galindo stated that the process was streamlined with Billing and Collection and Fire Rescue. Council member Mitchell had issues with a food truck permit, as he had a business that was brick and mortar. He stated the process should be easier with a restaurant. He asked that the food truck permits with restaurants be reviewed for special events. Council member Stoker suggested a group to Council Work Session Minutes January 28, 2025 Page 2 review the process and the ordinance for recommended changes and to discuss with those that were in the process. Mr. Galindo discussed the process that included the application, requirements, inspection, and vendor tag. He provided the responsibilities for the mobile food vendors. Council member Stoker was concerned with issues that included a cap on the permits. He stated that the Health Department was the authority for food. He reported that the Health Department was revising its food truck regulations. He wanted to streamline the process. Council member Hanie stated that the permit should be paid online. He was concerned with food carts furnishing bathrooms and sinks if it was for more than 24 hours. Council member Connell stated the city should be proactive for probusiness. Mr. Morton stated a meeting could be held with the food truck vendors and get their comments and concerns to discuss with Council. Questions or concerns on the agenda for January 28, 2025 at 6 p.m. Council member Stoker asked about the software renewal and not being implemented or done correctly. Tony Flores, IT Director, stated that the processes were the problem. He stated that directors must know how the information flows and what was needed. Mr. Morton stated that Munis was for financial, and billing and collection and it had multiple uses. He T explained the process. Mr. Flores explained the enterprise resource planning software. Mayor Hendrick stated that the problem needed to be identified and integrate the knowledge of what was needed for a solution. Mr. Morton stated that the directors find a process that AF works for the department. He stated that the programs must communicate with Munis. Motion was made by Council member Stoker seconded by Council member Thompson to adjourn the meeting. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Nay: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Connell and Hanie None R The meeting adjourned at 4:18 p.m. ATTEST: APPROVED: D Norma Aguilar, TRMC, CMC City Secretary Cal Hendrick Mayor  CITY OF ODESSA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Meeting Date Contact Department Fiscal Impact? 2/11/2025 Norma Aguilar City Secretary No Work Session? Contacted Legal? Item Type No No Consent Other, CAPTION Consider approval of City Council minutes, January 28, 2025. SUMMARY City Council minutes, January 28, 2025. BLURB January 28, 2025. Comments/Other Departments, Boards, Commissions or Agencies Supporting Documents 1-28-25 minutes - att.pdf,  CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CITY OF ODESSA, TEXAS January 28, 2025 On January 28, 2025, a regular meeting of the Odessa City Council was held at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 5th floor, City Hall, 411 W. 8th, Odessa, Texas. City Council present: Mayor Cal Hendrick; Council members: Craig Stoker, At-Large; Eddie Mitchell, District One; Steven P. Thompson, District Two; Greg Connell, District Four; and Chris Hanie, District Five. City Council absent: Gilbert Vasquez, District Three. Staff present: Norma Aguilar, City Secretary; Dan Jones, City Attorney; Richard Morton, T Interim City Manager, and other members of City staff. A quorum being present, Mayor Hendrick called the meeting to order, and the following proceedings were held: AF Roll call. Ms. Aguilar conducted the roll call for the City Council. The invocation was given by Council member Hanie and followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and Texas flags. R Proclamations, Presentations, and Awards. None Citizen’s comments on non-agenda items. No comments. 1. 2. 3. 3. D Consent Agenda City Council retreat minutes, January 11, 2025; City Council work session minutes, January 14, 2025; City Council minutes, January 14, 2025; Ordinance No. 2025-03 - Request by Midland 256 Rampant LP ETAL to amend the PD-R, Planned Development-Retail, on Lot 7 Block 27, North Country Club Estates, 5th Filing, City of Odessa, Ector County, Texas. Northeast of the intersection of Loop 338 and East Ridge Rd. Motion was made by Council member Connell seconded by Council member Hanie to approve the consent agenda items. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Connell, and Hanie Nay: None Regular Renewal of software maintenance between the City of Odessa and Tyler Technologies, Inc. for the Tyler Munis Enterprise Resource Planning Software license Council Minutes January 28, 2025 Page 2 and application in the amount of $332,397.03 for January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025. Tony Flores, Director of Information Technology, stated that the software renewals was for the Enterprise Resource Planning and a module for Billing and Collection. There was a 5% cost increase. Motion was made by Council member Thompson and seconded by Council member Mitchell to approve the Tyler Technologies renewal software maintenance contract. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Connell, and Hanie Nay: None Resolution Resolution No. 2025R-13 – Participation in the election on the petition for the creation of the Ector County Emergency Services District (ESD) No. 1 fire services. Patti Kappauf explained the objective of the ESD to save more lives and property. The request T was to meet the legal requirement to place on the May ballot for voters to vote. She stated that there were problems with outside city limits including the distance and time for fire services. She explained the ESD would be created by voters and operate under the Health AF & Safety Code. There was a state limit for taxes. Reliable funding was needed to staff and outfit fire, EMS personnel, equipment, and operating costs. The reliable funding sources included an ad-valorum tax and fees. She reviewed the timeline for the plan, and the proposed tax valuation. The benefits included potential additional revenue to the city for providing the services. Catarina Tavarez stated that the ESD was much needed and supported the creation of the ESD. Tammy Hawkins, ECISD representative, provided statistics of ECISD students, poverty rate, transportation, and accidents outside the city R limits. Darrell Pando had stories of an ambulance arriving too late to save citizens. He stated that every second counted and there was a need to stay ahead with the growth of the County. Council member Thompson had concerns as it would create more cost for equipment, personnel, and fire hydrants. He stated it was a complicated process. The City D would compete with personnel. He stated that the City had its own needs with its growing housing development. It would be hard for the city to take on the responsibility. Council member Hanie stated that the taxes would not cover the new fire station. He stated that Fire Rescue was working hard and there were not enough resources. Council member Connell stated that the funds received would benefit Fire Rescue. Council member Mitchell stated fire stations were needed in the city including District 1. Mayor Hendrick reported that Fire Rescue answered the calls outside the city limits with 30% of the calls county wide. He supported giving the voters the opportunity to vote for the ESD. If passed, discussions would take place on who would provide the services. Motion was made by Council member Stoker and seconded by Council member Connell to approve the resolution. Council member Thompson stated it was not beneficial for the city and left the city people unprotected when there was a fire run to the county. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Connell, and Hanie Nay: None Council Minutes January 28, 2025 Page 3 Resolution No. 2025R-14 – Participation in the election on the petition for the creation of the Ector County Emergency Services District No. 2 ambulance/medical services. Motion was made by Council member Stoker and seconded by Council member Thompson to approve the resolution. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Connell, and Hanie Nay: None Resolution No. 2025R-15 – Authorize additional funds for the N. Dixie Blvd. Pavement Reconstruction from Walnut Ave. to E. 46th St. Yervand Hmayakyan, City Engineer, stated that authorized funds for the Dixie project was for $460,604.17 from the General Fund. Motion was made by Council member Thompson and seconded by Council member Connell to approve the resolution. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Connell, and Hanie Nay: None T Ordinance AF Ratliff Ranch Golf Links rate increase. Jon Rogers, Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation, proposed golf rate increases as it was a revenue growth opportunity and due to inflation. The increase would realign fees in the market. He reviewed the current and proposed rate structure. Motion was made by Council member Hanie and seconded by Council member Mitchell to R approve the ordinance on first approval. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Nay: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Connell, and Hanie None D Miscellaneous Discuss and consider all City of Odessa commissions and board members including appointment, re-appointment, removing, or modification including the following: Board of Survey, Capital Improvement Advisory Committee, Historic Preservation Commission, Midland Odessa Urban Transit District, Odessa Development Corporation, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Zoning Board of Adjustment. Motion was made by Council member Connell and seconded by Council member Mitchell to reappoint Susan Gentry to the Midland Odessa Urban Transit District. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Connell, and Hanie Nay: None Executive Session: As authorized by the Texas Government Code Section 551.071(1)(A) and (B)(Consultation with Attorney), the City Council may adjourn into executive session to: Discuss pending litigation and settlement offers with the City Attorney and the attorneys hired by the City of Odessa for the case of 1. Matthew Coday v. City of Odessa, et al., Cause No. D-24-08-1005-CV and 2. David Terry v. City of Odessa, Cause No. 7:24-cv-275. Council Minutes January 28, 2025 Page 4 As authorized by the Texas Government Code Section 551.071(2)(Consultation with Attorney), the City Council may adjourn into executive session to: On a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter to discuss oil and gas easements in the City of Odessa. Kris Crow stated that the city gets hits with fraudulent lawsuits. He asked for Council not to set precedence and fight cases. Ronnie Lewis asked to consider what Mr. Coday went through and the case was due to the political climate. Motion was made by Council member Thompson and seconded by Council member Stoker to go into executive session under 551.071(1)(A) and (B) and 551.071(2). The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Connell, and Hanie Nay: None T Motion was made by Council member Hanie and seconded by Council member Mitchell to return from executive session. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Nay: AF Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Connell, and Hanie None No action was taken in executive session. Motion was made by Council member Thompson and seconded by Council member Mitchell to settle the Matthew Coday lawsuit for $60,000 per Rule 11 agreement. The motion was R approved by the following vote: Aye: Nay: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, and Thompson Connell and Hanie D Resolution No. 2025R-16 – Sub-surface easement agreement with Continental Resources, Inc. Mr. Jones stated that the city owned the property and it was a sub-surface easement. Motion was made by Council member Hanie and seconded by Council member Connell to approve the resolution. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Connell, and Hanie Nay: None Motion was made by Council member Stoker and seconded by Council member Mitchell to adjourn the meeting. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Connell, and Hanie Nay: None Council Minutes January 28, 2025 Page 5 The meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m. ATTEST: APPROVED: Norma Aguilar, TRMC, CMC Bernard Calvin Hendrick City Secretary Mayor T AF R D  CITY OF ODESSA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Meeting Date Contact Department Fiscal Impact? 2/11/2025 Dan C. Jones City Attorney’s Office No Work Session? Contacted Legal? Item Type No Yes Regular Other, CAPTION Consider authorizing the Mayor to sign a quitclaim deed assigning the City's interests in an alley that was abandoned by the City in 1974. SUMMARY On February 12, 1974, by Ordinance No. 74-7, the City Council abandoned the north-south alley in Block 30, Scharbauer Place, 2nd Filing, between Kelly Avenue, Lauderdale Avenue, 2nd Street, and 3rd Street at the request of the property owner. The portion of the alley between lots 5-8 was previously assigned to the property owner. The current owner of Lots 1-4 and 9-12, Block 30, LCF Real Estate, has approached City staff with a request to execute a Quitclaim Deed for the portion of the alley that was abandoned in 1974 but never assigned to the property owner. BLURB Assigning the City's interest in an abandoned alley to the property owner. Comments/Other Departments, Boards, Commissions or Agencies Supporting Documents Ordinances-74-07-2_12_1974 Block 30, Scharbauer Place 2nd.pdf, Quit Claim Deed (Tract 2) - LCF, as Grantee (Odessa).pdf, Scharbauer Place Addition 2nd Filing Blk 30.pdf,  ORDINANCE NO. 74- 1 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ODESSA, TEXAS, VACATING AND ABANDONING THE NORTH - SOUTH ALLEY IN BLOCK 30, SCHARBAUER PLACE, 2ND FILING, SAME BEING LOCATED BETWEEN KELLY AVENUE, LAUDERDALE AVENUE, 2ND STREET AND 3RD STREET; PROVIDING THAT THE EXISTING WATER LINE WITHIN SAID ALLEY SHALL BE ABANDONED AT THE PROPERTY OWNER' S EXPENSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY TO EXPEDITE THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ADJACENT PROPERTY. WHEREAS, the owner of Block 30, Scharbauer Place, 2nd Filing, Odessa, Ector County, Texas, has requested that the City of Odessa abandon and vacate the north -south alley in said block; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds it to be in the public interest to abandon and vacate same; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ODESSA, TEXAS: Section 1. That the north - south alley in Block 30, Scharbauer Place, 2nd Filing, Odessa, Ector County, Texas, same being located between Kelly Avenue, Lauderdale Avenue, 2nd Street and 3rd Street, is hereby vacated and abandoned for all purposes. Section 2. That the existing water line located within said alley shall be abandoned and the owner of said block 30 shall bear all expenses in connection with such water line abandonment. Section 3. Because this alley abandonment is necessary for the proposed development of said block by its owners, this ordinance is declared  to be an emergency measure and shall become effective immediately upon its adoption on first reading. 12th The foregoing ordinance was read and adopted on the day February , A. D., 1974, by the following vote: Dick Clark Aye Dubb Duff Aye Willie Hammond, Jr. Aye A. 0. Pickens Aye Aye Tommy Salmon Approved the 12th February A. D., 1974. day of ATTEST: 1  QUIT CLAIM DEED NOTICE OF CONFIDENTIALITY RIGHTS: IF YOU ARE A NATURAL PERSON, YOU MAY REMOVE OR STRIKE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FROM THIS INSTRUMENT BEFORE IT IS FILED FOR RECORD IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS: YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OR YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE NUMBER. STATE OF TEXAS § § KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS THAT: COUNTY OF ECTOR § The CITY OF ODESSA, TEXAS, a municipal corporation (“Grantor”), whose address is ______________________________, for and in consideration of the sum of TEN AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($10.00), and other good and valuable consideration paid by LCF REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS LLC, a Texas limited liability company (“Grantee”), whose address is 5920 Shadyview Place, Midland, Texas 79707, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged and confessed, has GRANTED and by these presents does hereby GRANT, with QUIT CLAIM COVENANTS, unto Grantee all of Grantor's right, title and interest in, to and under those certain lots, tracts or parcels of land situated in the City of Odessa, County of Ector, State of Texas and being more particularly described in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference for all purposes. [Remainder of page intentionally blank. Signature page to follow.] Quit Claim Deed - Page 1  EXECUTED as of the _______ day of _____________ 2025. GRANTOR: CITY OF ODESSA, TEXAS, a municipal corporation By: Name: Title: STATE OF TEXAS § § COUNTY OF ECTOR § This instrument was ACKNOWLEDGED before me, on the _____ day of ___________ 2025, by ___________________, the ______________________ of __________________, a __________________________, on behalf of said municipal corporation. [SEAL] Notary Public, State of Texas My Commission Expires: Printed Name of Notary Public Quit Claim Deed – Signature Page  EXHIBIT “A” PROPERTY DESCRIPTION All that portion of the Alley located in Block 30, Scharbauer Place, 2nd Filing, an Addition to the City of Odessa, Ector County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof of record in Volume 3, Page 372, Deed Records, Ector County, Texas, which Alley in its entirety was vacated by Ordinance of the City of Odessa, dated February 12, 1974, a certified copy of which Ordinance appears of record in Volume 972, Page 170, Deed Records, Ector County, Texas; and the portion of the Alley between Lots 1-4 and Lots 9-12 being more fully described as follows: Beginning at the platted NW Corner of Lot 4, Block 30, Scharbauer Place Addition, 2nd Filing, an Addition to the City of Odessa, Ector County, Texas, recorded in Volume 3, Page 372, Ector County Deed Records for the place of beginning and the NE Corner of this tract; Thence in a Southerly direction along the platted W Boundary line of Lots 1-4, said Block 30, a distance of 200' to the platted SW Corner of Lot 1 for the SE Corner of this tract; Thence in a Westerly direction along the N ROW Line of West 2nd Street, a distance of 20' to the platted SE Corner of Lot 12, said Block 30, for the SW Corner of this tract; Thence in a Northerly direction along the platted E boundary line of Lots 9-12, said Block 30, a distance of 200' to the platted NE Comer of Lot 9, said Block 30, for the NW Corner of this tract; Thence in an Easterly direction, perpendicular to the W boundary lines of Lots 9-12, said Block 30, a distance of 20' to the place of beginning and containing 4000 square feet of land. EXHIBIT “A”, Property Description - Solo Page  CITY OF ODESSA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Meeting Date Contact Department Fiscal Impact? 2/11/2025 Kaylie Banda Finance No Work Session? Contacted Legal? Item Type No Yes Regular Resolution, CAPTION Consider necessary signatures in connection with City Funds. RESOLUTION SUMMARY The attached resolution provides a list of authorized signatures in connection with City funds. The list of authorized signatures is to be amended by adding the name Richard Morton, Interim City Manager, Aaron Smith Assistant City Manager, and Kala Hardy, Interim Chief Financial Officer. Upon approval Richard Morton, Interim City Manager, Aaron Smith Assistant City Manager, and Kala Hardy, Interim Chief Financial Officer, representatives from the City Manager's Office, and Agapito Bernal, Deputy City Manager, Kaylie Banda, Finance Director and Matthew Magee, Finance Controller, representatives from the Finance Department, will be authorized to execute, authenticate, certify, and endorse with a facsimile signature in lieu of their manual signature issuance of public securities, instruments of payment, or certificates of assessment for all City funds. Any two of the above signatures are necessary as set forth above. BLURB The item will authorize the adding Richard Morton, Interim City Manager, Aaron Smith Assistant City Manager, and Kala Hardy, Interim Chief Financial Officer authorized signers on City funds. Comments/Other Departments, Boards, Commissions or Agencies Supporting Documents 3r-008 Bank Signatures - City Funds (2.11.25).pdf,  RESOLUTION NO. 2025R- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ODESSA, TEXAS, APPROVE AMENDING THE LIST OF AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES IN CONNECTION WITH CITY OF ODESSA FUNDS; AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO SIGN ANY DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS RESOLUTION; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS NOTICED AND WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, the City of Odessa needs to amend the list of authorized signatures in connection with City of Odessa funds by adding the names of Richard Morton, Interim City Manager, Aaron Smith Assistant City Manager and Kala Hardy, Interim Chief Financial Officer; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ODESSA, TEXAS: Section 1. That the statements of fact in the preamble are found to be true and correct and are approved as findings. Section 2. That the City Council hereby approves amending the list of authorized signatures in connection with City of Odessa funds by adding the names of Richard Morton, Interim City Manager, Aaron Smith Assistant City Manager and Kala Hardy, Interim Chief Financial Officer. Section 3. That the City Council hereby authorizes Kaylie Banda, Finance Director and Matthew Magee, Finance Controller to execute, authenticate, certify and endorse with facsimile signature in lieu of their manual signature issuance of public securities, instruments of payment of certificates of assessment and certify bank transactional data for all City of Odessa funds. Section 4. That the Interim City Manager or his designee is hereby authorized to execute any documents necessary to implement this resolution. Section 5. That this resolution shall be effective at the time of its adoption. The foregoing resolution was approved and adopted on the 11th day of February, A.D., 2025, by the following vote: Eddie Mitchell ___ Steven P. Thompson ___ Gilbert Vasquez ___ Greg Connell ___ Chris Hanie ___ Craig Stoker ___ Bernard Calvin Hendrick VII ___ AG: RESOLUTIONS\3r-008 Bank Signatures - City Funds Page 1 of 2  Approved the 11th day of February, A.D., 2025. Bernard Calvin Hendrick VII, Mayor ATTEST: Norma Aguilar, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: Daniel C. Jones, City Attorney AG: RESOLUTIONS\3r-008 Bank Signatures - City Funds Page 2 of 2  CITY OF ODESSA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Meeting Date Contact Department Fiscal Impact? 2/11/2025 Jason Cotton Fire Rescue Yes Work Session? Contacted Legal? Item Type No Yes Consent Resolution, CAPTION Consider a resolution authorizing Odessa Fire Rescue to accept, appropriate funds, and authorize expenditures for Odessa Community Foundation in the amount of $8,000. (RESOLUTION ATTACHED) SUMMARY Odessa Fire Rescue has received a donation from Odessa Community Foundation in the amount of $8,000. These funds will be used to fund various projects and events that are put on by OFR. BLURB OFR accepting donation from Odessa Community Foundation. FISCAL IMPACT Fiscal Year Fund Type Cost or Revenue? Fiscal Note Attached? 2024-25 1000-48500-32540 Revenue Yes Available Funds Budget Est/Actual Cost Difference This Agenda Item: $ $8,000.00 ACTION NEEDED TO AMEND THE BUDGET Appropriation Amount: $8,000.00 Transfer Amount: $ Appropriation By: Additional Revenues, Comments/Other Departments, Boards, Commissions or Agencies Supporting Documents 3r-012 OFR Accept and Appropriate Odessa Comm. Foundation Donation.pdf, Odessa Community Foundation Check.pdf,  RESOLUTION NO. 2025R-__ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ODESSA, TEXAS, APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF DONATED FUNDS FROM ODESSA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,000 TO ODESSA FIRE RESCUE; APPROPRIATING THE DONATED FUNDS AS ADDITIONAL REVENUE FOR ODESSA FIRE RESCUE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET; AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO SIGN ANY DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS RESOLUTION; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS NOTICED AND WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, Odessa Fire Rescue would like to accept the donated funds from Odessa Community Foundation in the amount of $8,000 and appropriate these funds to the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget; and WHEREAS, this donation will be used to fund various projects and events that Odessa Fire Rescue will plan within the next year. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ODESSA, TEXAS: Section 1. That the statements of fact in the preamble are found to be true and correct and are approved as findings. Section 2. That the City Council hereby approves the acceptance of the Odessa Community Foundation donation to Odessa Fire Rescue in the amount of $8,000 and authorizes the appropriation of said funds to amend the budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. Section 3. That the Interim City Manager or his designee is hereby authorized to execute any documents necessary to implement this resolution. Section 4. That this resolution shall be effective at the time of its adoption. The foregoing resolution was approved and adopted on the 11th day of February, A.D., 2025, by the following vote: Eddie Mitchell ___ Steven P. Thompson ___ Gilbert Vasquez ___ Greg Connell ___ Chris Hanie ___ Craig Stoker ___ Bernard Calvin Hendrick VII ___ AG: RESOLUTIONS\3r-012 OFR Accept and Appropriate Odessa Comm. Foundation Donation Page 1 of 2  Approved the 11th day of February, A.D., 2025. Bernard Calvin Hendrick VII, Mayor ATTEST: Norma Aguilar, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: Daniel C. Jones, City Attorney AG: RESOLUTIONS\3r-012 OFR Accept and Appropriate Odessa Comm. Foundation Donation Page 2 of 2  CITY OF ODESSA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Meeting Date Contact Department Fiscal Impact? 2/11/2025 Jason Cotton Fire Rescue Yes Work Session? Contacted Legal? Item Type No Yes Consent Resolution, CAPTION Consider a resolution authorizing Odessa Fire Rescue to accept, appropriate and authorize expenditures for J L Herriage LLC in the amount of $5,000. (RESOLUTION ATTACHED) SUMMARY Odessa Fire Rescue has received a donation from J L Herriage in the amount of $5,000. These funds will be used to fund various projects and events that are put on by OFR. BLURB OFR accepting donation from J L Herriage. FISCAL IMPACT Fiscal Year Fund Type Cost or Revenue? Fiscal Note Attached? 2024-25 1000-48500-32540 Revenue Yes Available Funds Budget Est/Actual Cost Difference This Agenda Item: $ $5,000.00 ACTION NEEDED TO AMEND THE BUDGET Appropriation Amount: $5,000.00 Transfer Amount: $ Appropriation By: Additional Revenues, Comments/Other Departments, Boards, Commissions or Agencies Supporting Documents 3r-011 OFR Accept and Appropriate J L Herriage Donation.pdf, J L Herriage Check.pdf,  RESOLUTION NO. 2025R-__ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ODESSA, TEXAS, APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF DONATED FUNDS FROM J L HERRIAGE LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000 TO ODESSA FIRE RESCUE; APPROPRIATING THE DONATED FUNDS AS ADDITIONAL REVENUE FOR ODESSA FIRE RESCUE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET; AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO SIGN ANY DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS RESOLUTION; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS NOTICED AND WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, Odessa Fire Rescue would like to accept the donated funds from J L Herriage in the amount of $5,000 and appropriate these funds to the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget; and WHEREAS, this donation will be used to fund various projects and events that Odessa Fire Rescue will plan within the next year. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ODESSA, TEXAS: Section 1. That the statements of fact in the preamble are found to be true and correct and are approved as findings. Section 2. That the City Council hereby approves the acceptance of the J L Herriage LLC donation to Odessa Fire Rescue in the amount of $5,000 and authorizes the appropriation of said funds to amend the budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. Section 3. That the Interim City Manager or his designee is hereby authorized to execute any documents necessary to implement this resolution. Section 4. That this resolution shall be effective at the time of its adoption. The foregoing resolution was approved and adopted on the 11th day of February, A.D., 2025, by the following vote: Eddie Mitchell ___ Steven P. Thompson ___ Gilbert Vasquez ___ Greg Connell ___ Chris Hanie ___ Craig Stoker ___ Bernard Calvin Hendrick VII ___ AG: RESOLUTIONS\3r-011 OFR Accept and Appropriate J L Herriage Donation Page 1 of 2  Approved the 11th day of February, A.D., 2025. Bernard Calvin Hendrick VII, Mayor ATTEST: Norma Aguilar, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: Daniel C. Jones, City Attorney AG: RESOLUTIONS\3r-011 OFR Accept and Appropriate J L Herriage Donation Page 2 of 2  CITY OF ODESSA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Meeting Date Contact Department Fiscal Impact? 2/11/2025 Richard Morton City Manager's Office Yes Work Session? Contacted Legal? Item Type No Yes Regular Resolution, CAPTION Consider a resolution allocating $200,000 from Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Funds for events to be put on in downtown Odessa. (RESOLUTION) SUMMARY A resolution of the City Council of the City of Odessa, Texas, allocating $200,000 for community events from Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Funds. BLURB HOT Funds for events in downtown Odessa. FISCAL IMPACT Fiscal Year Fund Type Cost or Revenue? Fiscal Note Attached? 2024-25 HOT Funds 56310100 No Available Funds Budget Est/Actual Cost Difference This Agenda Item: $ $200,000.00 ACTION NEEDED TO AMEND THE BUDGET Appropriation Amount: $200,000.00 Transfer Amount: $ Appropriation By: Additional Revenues, Comments/Other Departments, Boards, Commissions or Agencies Supporting Documents 3r-010 Allocating HOT Funds for Downtown Odessa.pdf,  RESOLUTION NO. 2025R-__ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ODESSA, TEXAS, APPROVING THE ALLOCATION AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000 FROM THE HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX FUNDS TO THE CITY OF ODESSA DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT FOR DOWNTOWN ODESSA EVENTS; AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO SIGN ANY DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS RESOLUTION; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS NOTICED AND WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, city staff is requesting the allocation and appropriation of funds in the amount of $200,000 from the Hotel Occupancy Tax Account to the City of Odessa Development Department; and WHEREAS, these funds will be used for community events in downtown Odessa. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ODESSA, TEXAS: Section 1. That the statements of fact in the preamble are found to be true and correct and are approved as findings. Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Odessa, Texas hereby approves the allocation and appropriation of funds in the amount of $200,000 from the Hotel Occupancy Tax account to the City of Odessa Development Department for downtown Odessa community events. Section 3. That all appropriated funds will be spent in compliance with the requirements as described in Texas Tax Code Title 3, Subtitle D, Chapter 351, Subchapter B Sec. 351.101. USE OF TAX REVENUE. Section 4. That this resolution shall be effective at the time of its adoption. The foregoing resolution was approved and adopted on the 11TH day of February, A.D., 2025, by the following vote: Eddie Mitchell ___ Steven P. Thompson ___ Gilbert Vasquez ___ Greg Connell ___ Chris Hanie ___ Craig Stoker ___ Bernard Calvin Hendrick VII ___ AG: RESOLUTIONS\ 3r-010 Allocating HOT Funds for Downtown Odessa Page 1 of 2  Approved the 11th day of February, A.D., 2025. Bernard Calvin Hendrick VII, Mayor ATTEST: Norma Aguilar, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: Daniel C. Jones, City Attorney AG: RESOLUTIONS\ 3r-010 Allocating HOT Funds for Downtown Odessa Page 2 of 2  CITY OF ODESSA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Meeting Date Contact Department Fiscal Impact? 2/11/2025 Norma Aguilar City Secretary No Work Session? Contacted Legal? Item Type No No Regular Other, CAPTION discuss and consider all City of Odessa commissions and board members including appointment, re-appointment, removing or modification including the following: SUMMARY Board of Survey Capital Improvement Advisory Committee Historic Preservation Commission Midland Odessa Urban Transit District Odessa Development Corporation Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Planning and Zoning Commission Zoning Board of Adjustment BLURB Committees, Boards, Commissions. Comments/Other Departments, Boards, Commissions or Agencies Supporting Documents