Special City Council Meeting and Workshop
Special MeetingTerrell, TX · April 20, 2021
Agenda
AGENDA
Special City Council Meeting and
Workshop
5:00 PM - Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Rosenbaum Room, Terrell Police Headquarters, 1100
N. State Highway 34, Terrell, Texas
Mayor Rick Carmona
Council Members
District 2 - Grady Simpson
District 3 - Mayrani Velazquez
District 4 - Charles Whitaker
District 5 - Tim Royse
City Manager Mike Sims
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Terrell City Council will conduct a Special City Council
Meeting and Workshop at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at Terrell Police Headquarters
located at 1100 N. State Highway 34, Terrell, Texas. The meeting is open to the public with
limited seating in the Rosenbaum Room. Recommendations of the CDC regarding social
distancing will be practiced during the course of the public meeting to slow the spread of the
Coronavirus (COVID-19).
If you choose not to attend in person and you wish to submit public comments, email
support@cityofterrell.org and title the email ”Public Comment”. All public comments submitted
by 12:00 pm on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 will be provided to the City Council members and read
into the record for the Tuesday, April 20, 2021 City Council Meeting.
Page
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION
3. PLEDGE TO AMERICAN FLAG AND TEXAS FLAG.
4. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMUNITY RECOGNITION AND EVENTS
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5. HEAR REMARKS FROM VISITORS.
This time is set aside on the agenda to invite any person to address the
Council on issues not subject to a public hearing. Routine administrative
matters are best discussed with the appropriate City Staff before bringing
them to the Council. Prior to the meeting, please complete a "Citizen
Participation Form" and present it to the City Secretary. In accordance
with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.042, the City Council
cannot discuss, consider, or take action on matters not listed on the
agenda. Speakers should limit their comments to 3 minutes and are
asked to speak into the microphone provided, identifying themselves for
the record. The total amount of time set aside for this place on the agenda
is 15 minutes. Comments of a personal nature directed at the Council or
Staff are inappropriate.
6. DISCUSSION ITEMS
6.1. Discuss April-May 2021 City Council Calendar. 4-5
April-May 2021 calendar
6.2. Discuss City Council Approval of Surplus Items for Auction 6 - 17
Agenda Item Report - AIR-21-023 - Pdf
6.3. Discuss Strategic Plan Wrap Up. 18 - 50
Strategic Plan FY22
6.4. Discuss Deferred Park Maintenance Procurement. 51 - 55
PARK DEFERRED MAINTENANCE PROCUREMENT
6.5. Discuss Award of Advanced Metering Infrastructure Project 56 - 80
Agenda Item Report - AIR-21-026 - Pdf
AMI Meter Award Presentation
7. ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SECTION 551 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE TO DISCUSS
THE FOLLOWING:
Section 551.071 Consultation With Attorney-Pending or Contemplated
Litigation.
Section 551.072 Deliberations Regarding Real Property.
Section 551.087 Deliberations Regarding Economic Development
Negotiations.
8. RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION AND CONSIDER ACTION, IF
ANY, ITEMS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.
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9. ADJOURN.
I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that the above NOTICE OF MEETING of the
Governing Body of the City of Terrell is a true and correct copy of said NOTICE, which has
been posted on the front OUTDOOR BULLETIN BOARD CABINET FOR AGENDAS of the
Terrell City Hall, Terrell, Texas, a place convenient and readily accessible to the General
Public and on the website at cityofterrell.org, and which has been continuously posted for a
period of seventy-two (72) hours prior to the date and time said meeting was convened.
Posted Friday, April 16, 2021 –5:00 p.m.
_______________________________________
Dawn Steil, City Secretary
This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for accommodations
or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary’s office at
972-551-6600 for further information. Braille is not available.
Council Reserves the Right to Adjourn into Executive Session to Seek Legal Counsel on a Matter Which the Canon
of Legal Ethics Demands to Preserve the Attorney-Client Privilege Pursuant to Section 551.071(2) of the Texas
Government Code.
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ITEM 6.1.
March 2021 May 2021
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APRIL 2021
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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Good Friday
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Park Board Meeting
Workshop 5:30 pm
6:00 pm
Easter Sunday and City Council
Terrell Service
Mtg 7 pm at TPD
Center
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Airport Board
Meeting
6:00 pm at Terrell
Municipal Airport
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Workshop 5:00 pm Planning &
Early Voting
and City Council Zoning Board
Begins Mtg 7 pm at TPD 5:30 pm
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Special City Council
ZBA Meeting Mtg and Wkshp 5:30 pm
at TPD
5:30 pm Last Day for Early
Voting
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ITEM 6.1.
April 2021 June 2021
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MAY 2021
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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Election
Day
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Workshop 5:00 pm
and City Council
Mtg 7 pm
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Special City Airport Board Park Board Meeting
Mother's Day Council Mtg and Meeting 6:00 pm
Workshop 5:30 6:00 pm at Terrell Terrell Service
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Workshop 5:00 pm
and City Council
Mtg 7 pm
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ZBA Meeting Special City Planning &
Council Mtg and Zoning Board
5:30 pm Workshop 5:30 pm 5:30 pm
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Memorial Day
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ITEM 6.2.
Special City Council Meeting and
Workshop
AGENDA ITEM REPORT
To: Glenn Caldwell
Subject: Discuss City Council Approval of Surplus Items for Auction
Meeting: Special City Council Meeting and Workshop - Apr 20 2021
Department: Public Services
Staff Contact:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Attached is a list of fleet that is no longer in service or operable. The surplus property and equipment has
outlived its usefulness to the City of Terrell. Staff is requesting City Council to declare all items listed as
surplus.
ATTACHMENTS:
City of Terrell, Tx Auction Catalog 2021
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Auction Catalog for City of Terrell, Tx Virtual Live Auction (4/8/2021)
ITEM 6.2.
Lot #
1 Lot 1: John Deere 544GTC Rubber Tire Loader
5974 Hours, Machine starts with the key and runs out. Seems to operate as it should, taken out of service 02/2021. Please see video
for machine operation , Serial number: *DW544GB560090*, 2.5 yard bucket. 17.5x25 rubber
2 Lot 2: John Deere 450G Crawler Dozer
3987 Hours. 6 way blade. Ripper. 3 Rear remotes. Powershift Transmission (4 ranges forward/backward). Solid Undercarriage, was
gone through less than 200 hours ago(Per city employee). new batteries and starter (3/2021) Dozer starts with the key and runs out
strong. Solid machine. , Serial Number T0450GF764055
3 Lot 3: 2001 Ford Taurus
18913 original Miles, 3.0L v6, Runs & drives
4 Lot 4: 2007 Chevrolet Silverado
Vin#1GCEC19C17z547896, Showing 105526 miles, Truck runs and drives. Taken out of service 3/2021 , Has the 4.8l V8
5 Lot 5: 2004 Ford F-250
Vin# 1FTNF20505EB48610, 5.4L 3v Triton , auto trans., Was running when taken out of service 03/2021, 110621 Miles
6 Lot 6: 2005 Ford F-150
Vin#1FTRF12W45NA55672, Shows 87769 miles, V8 and auto trans, Truck was running when taken out of service 03/2021,
Aftermarket radio
7 Lot 7: 2003 GMC Yukon
Was running when taken out of service 03/2021. Automatic transmission. 4.8 V8 Vortec engine 194946 Miles. has CEL
8 Lot 8: 1997 Chevy C7500 Dump Truck
48,421.3 miles. 3116 Caterpillar engine, auto trans. Was fully operational when taken out of service 02/2021. See video of truck.
11R22.5 Tires
9 Lot 9 : Gorman Rupp 10 Series Self-Proming Centrifical Pump
Pump runs off a 3 cylinder Deutz engine , Mounted on trailer., Bill of sale only
10 Lot 10 : Dry Van Trailer
Bill of sale only., Must be hauled
11 Lot 11: 2005 Chevy 2500
108827 miles 2WD Automatic 6.0 V8 engine Gooseneck Hitch. Was running when taken out of service 03/2021.
12 Lot 12: 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe
Ex police unit. , Shows 90788 miles , Unit ran when taken out of service 02/2021, Vin# 1GNLCDEC5GR151590
13 Lot 13: 2013 Chevy Tahoe
Ex police unit , Shows 138192 miles, Unit ran when taken out of service 02/2021, Starts with the key. Has back seat, no center
console , Vin#1GNLC2E0XDR230520
14 Lot 14: Bumper Pull Camper Trailer
Camper trailer has a single working Slide out. Was used as a backup mobile command post. Has very little use or ware.
15 Lot 15: 1997 Ford Louisville 12Yard Dump Truck
Truck was functioning as it should when taken out of service 03/2021 , 12Valve Cummins, auto Trans. , Good 11R22.5 Rubber all
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16 Lot 16: 1997 Freightliner FL80 12 Yard Dump Truck
ITEM 6.2. Truck was fully operational when taken out of service 03/2021. , 12 Valve Cummins, auto trans, Good 11R22.5 rubber all around
17 Lot 17: 1996 Ford F Series 2 Yard Dump Truck
Fully Opperational When Taken our of service 03/2021 , 12valve Cummins, auto trans, Good 11R22.5 Rubber All Around
18 Lot 18: 2004 Chevrolet 3500 Van
Operational when taken out of service 03/2021. Starts with the key, runs out strong. Shows 117xxx miles.
19 Lot 19 : Dual Tandem Flatbed Equipment Trailer
19A Lot 19A: Stihl MS290 Chain Saw
20 Lot 20: Wacker Concrete Saw BFS 914AB
21 Lot 21: Fuel Tank - New
21A Lot 21A: B+P Aluminum Mobile Yard Ramp
22 Lot 22: Rexel 3250 Paper Shredder
23 Lot 23: Kromer B100 Paint line striper
25 Gallon capacity
24 Lot 24: Lot of 6 Filing Cabinets
25 Lot 25: Pair of Filing Cabinets
36x52x18
26 Lot 26: Pair of filing cabinets
36x67x18
27 Lot 27: Pair of Filing cabinets
36x28x18 other is 42x28x18
28 Lot 28: Lot of 4 Filing Cabinets
29 Lot 29: Pair of Filing cabinets
42x64x18
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30 Lot 30: Sharp Storage Cabinet
ITEM 6.2.
31 Lot 31: Lot of printers
32 Lot 32: Shelf - disassembled
33 Lot 33: Desk
34 Lot 34: Desk Topper
35 Lot 35: Lot of 2 Filing Cabinets and desk
36 Lot 36: Eight Office chairs
37 Lot 37: Pair of Waitingroom chairs
38 Lot 38: Side Table
39 Lot 39: Desk with glass top
40 Lot 40: Cubical dividers
41 Lot 41: 2 shelves disassembled
42 Lot 42: Large Wooden Desk
Currently disassembled on pallets
43 Lot 43: Filing Cabinet
44 Lot 44: Backhoe Bucket
45 Lot 45: Backhoe Bucket
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45A Lot 45A: Backhoe Bucket
ITEM 6.2.
46 Lot 46: Lot of 4 Desks
47 Lot 47: Side Table
48 Lot 48: Disassembled Office Set Up
49 Lot 49: Cubical dividers
50 Lot 50: Book Shelf
36x60x12
51 Lot 51: Desk
52 Lot 52: Paint Sprayer
53 Lot 53: GPI M-3025 Fuel Transfer Pump
54 Lot 54: Pair of XL Bolt Cutters
55 Lot 55: Office Material
56 Lot 56: Sirrens
57 Lot 57: Lights
58 Lot 58: Auto parts - 67 from last auction
59 Lot 59: Sinks
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60 Lot 60: Filings Cabinets
ITEM 6.2.
61 Lot 61: Scotsman HTB555 Ice Machine
62 Lot 62: Misc Hardware from Police Vehicle
63 Lot 63: Police Vehicle Hardware
64 Lot 64: Lights wiring & Hardware Pallet
65 Lot 65: Tufloc Truck Bed Tool Box
66 Lot 66: DJ Mixing Board & Electronics Pallet
66A Lot 66A: Kelly KRM 11R22.5 Tire
67 Lot 67: Blue Youth Sports Jerseys
68 Lot 68: Black & Red Youth Sports Jerseys
69 Lot 69: Black Youth Sports Jerseys
70 Lot 70: Navy & White Youth Sports Jerseys
71 Lot 71: Green Youth Sports Jerseys
72 Lot 72: Purple Youth Sports Jurseys
73 Lot 73: Red Youth Sports Jerseys
74 Lot 74: Black Youth Sports Jerseys
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75 Lot 75: Royal Blue Sports Jerseys
ITEM 6.2.
76 Lot 76: Green Youth Sports Jerseys
77 Lot 77: White & Blue Sports Jerseys
78 Lot 78: White & Blue Sports Jerseys
79 Lot 79: Blue & White Youth Sports Jerseys
80 Lot 80: Blue & White Youth Sports Jerseys
81 Lot 81: Navy & White Youth Sports Jerseys
82 Lot 82: Navy & White Youth Sports Jerseys
83 Lot 83: Navy & White Youth Sports Jerseys
84 Lot 84: Orange Youth Sports Jerseys
85 Lot 85: Orange & White Youth Sports Jerseys
86 Lot 86: Gold & Black Youth Sports Jerseys
87 Lot 87: Blue Youth Sports Jerseys
88 Lot 88: Grey Youth Sports Jerseys
89 Lot 89: Red & Black Youth Sports Jerseys
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90 Lot 90: White & Black Youth Sports Jerseys
ITEM 6.2.
91 Lot 91: Youth Green & White Jerseys
92 Lot 92: Black & White Youth Jerseys
93 Lot 93: Misc Red & White Youth Sports Jerseys
94 Lot 94: Black & White Youth Sports Jerseys
95 Lot 95: Gold Youth Sports Jerseys
96 Lot 96: Black & White Youth Sports Jerseys
97 Lot 97: Red & White Youth Sports Jerseys
98 Lot 98: Yellow Sports Jerseys
99 Lot 99: Blue & White Sports Jerseys
100 Lot 100: Black Youth Sports Jerseys
101 Lot 101: Navy Blue Youth Sports Jerseys
102 Lot 102: Burgundy Youth Sports Jerseys
103 Lot 103: White Youth Sports Jerseys
104 Lot 104: White & Black Youth Sports Jerseys
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105 Lot 105: Mixed Color Sports Jerseys
ITEM 6.2.
106 Lot 106: Blue youth Sports Jerseys
107 Lot 107: Red & Black Youth Sports Jerseys
108 Lot 108: White Youth Sports Jerseys
109 Lot 109: Y- Large Red & Black Sports Jerseys
110 Lot 110: White Youth Sports Jerseys
111 Lot 111: Navy Youth Sports Jerseys
112 Lot 112: White & Red Youth Sports Jerseys
113 Lot 113: Green & White Youth Sports Jerseys
114 Lot 114: Blue Youth Sports Jerseys
115 Lot 115: Red & White Youth Sports Jerseys
116 Lot 116: Misc Color Youth Sports Jerseys
117 Lot 117: Misc Color Youth Sports Jerseys
118 Lot 118: Youth Large White Baseball Pants
119 Lot 119: Grey Youth XL Pants
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120 Lot 120: Youth Medium White Pants
ITEM 6.2.
121 Lot 121: White Youth XL Pants
122 Lot 122: White Youth Medium Pants
123 Lot 123: White Youth Pants
124 Lot 124: Grey Youth Meduim Pants
125 Lot 125: Grey Youth XL Pants
126 Lot 126: Grey Youth Medium Pants
127 Lot 127: Grey Yourh Medium Pants
128 Lot 128: White Youth Medium Pants
129 Lot 129: Grey Youth Medium Pants
130 Lot 130: Youth Small Grey Pants
131 Lot 131: Youth Medium Grey Pants
132 Lot 132: Youth Small Grey Pants
133 Lot 133: Youth Small Grey Pants
134 Lot 134: Youth Extra Small Grey Pants
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135 Lot 135: Youth Medium Grey Pants
ITEM 6.2.
136 Lot 136: Youth White Pants
137 Lot 137: Youth White Pants
138 Lot 138: Youth XS Grey Pants
139 Lot 139: Youth XL White Pants
140 Lot 140: Youth White Pants
141 Lot 141: Youth Medium White Pants
142 Lot 142: Misc Color Youth Pants
143 Lot 143: Medium White Pants
144 Lot 144: Youth Large Grey Pants
145 Lot 145: Youth Medium Grey Pants
146 Lot 146: Youth XL White Pants
147 Lot 147: Youth Medium White Pants
148 Lot 148: Misc White Baseball Pants
149 Lot 149: Grey Youth Small Baseball Pants
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150 Lot 150: Grey Youth XL Pants
ITEM 6.2.
151 Lot 151: Grey Youth XL Pants
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ITEM 6.3.
FY22, FY23, FY24
City of Terrell Strategic Plan
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ITEM 6.3.
Strategic Plan Themes
The Themes
1. Our Citizens benefit when we are efficient and relentless: Operational Goals
2. Our Citizens benefit when we are the partner of choice: Partnership Goals
3. Our Citizens benefit when we are a great place for commercial investment
and job creation: Development Goals
4. Our Citizens benefit when we are diligent in maintaining and enhancing
infrastructure: Construction Goals
5. Our Citizens benefit when we set and achieve Quality of Life benchmarks:
Quality of Life Goals
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ITEM 6.3.
Our Citizens benefit when we are efficient and relentless
Major Operational Goals
Add multiple staff in Police Department to meet growth in calls/demand for
service and to maintain/improve recent anti-narcotics successes
Add multiple staff in municipal development to improve customer service
and stay ahead of development
Stabilize operations with single new positions for finance clerk, assistant city
manager, assistant fire marshal
Keep the budget growing to meet our city’s needs
Expand library and youth recreation staff concurrent with budget availability
to grow programs
Train, evaluate and retain the dedicated staff we have
Plan for retirements and cross train for resilience
Expand Spanish language skill sets
Add Downtown security and “polish” functions
Crisp and clean everyday
Control IT spending while enhancing IT footprint
Maintain balanced annual approach to fleet
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ITEM 6.3.
Our Citizens benefit when we are the partner of choice
Major Partnership Goals
Utilize regional animal shelter for pay-per-night services
Utilize Garland/Mesquite radio system for emergency communication
improvements
Update NTMWD contract for growth and access to capital funds
Plan new county sub courthouse with new municipal court element
Negotiate partial CCN buyouts ahead of growth demands
Work with NCTCOG/RTC on a wide range of grants and cooperative
programs
Work with TXDOT to improve maintenance, lower costs and obtain benefits
from state capital investment
Improve partnerships with TSHS/TDEM to put Covid-19 behind us and
improve resiliency
Negotiate voluntary annexations and new TIRZ Districts with surrounding
major land owners
Partner with NETRMA on outer loop planning and creative infrastructure
finances
Implement projects from the County Transportation Interlocal Agreement
Enhance workforce, school district, TVCC, and other education partnerships
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ITEM 6.3.
Our Citizens benefit when Terrell is a great place for commercial investment and
job creation
Major Development Goals
Update comprehensive plan zoning and subdivision ordinances to raise the
standard
Attract and open new retail, restaurants, lofts and entertainment downtown
Support great mixed use hubs in Downtown, Crossroads, and TVCC Health
Science Center; support a great retail destination at Shops at Terrell
Foster high quality development and preservation in the Big Brushy Creek
corridor by partnering for water, sewer, outer loop improvements with a
variety of partners
Promote more high quality residential infill
Attract more quality, high wage employers
Add a university presence and a hospital/medical center
Continue the mindset that every square inch of Terrell matters and is worthy
of municipal care and attention
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ITEM 6.3.
Our Citizens benefit when our core infrastructure meets the needs
Major Construction Goals
Build Temple, Blanche and South Alley as concrete complete streets
Reconstruct North Alley, sections of Apache Trail and Metro Drive
Reconstruct the Muckleroy Building to serve as a destination amenity
Select and engineer the road, water, sewer, drainage, sidewalks, lighting and
parking for the Town Square Development, including quiet zones and
complete streets on US 80 and Spur 226
Identify and engineer a second NTMWD take point as well as the water
distribution system for big brushy creek corridor development
Acquire land for a new library/community center, 3 fire stations, park
expansions, lake area protection zones
Fully implement smart water meters
Finalize Kings Creek WWTP improvements
Complete the US 80, FM 148, SH 205 reconstruction
Work with TXDOT to start construction on IH 20 frontage roads at FM 148
Implement enhanced approaches to street maintenance based off
robotics/SPI
Implement enhanced approach to storm water based on drainage study
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ITEM 6.3.
Our Citizens benefit when we set and achieve quality of life benchmarks: Quality
of Life Goals
Quality of Life Goals
Design and Perform a thorough Quality of Life Audit
Utilize the results of the Quality of Life Audit to set a range of Quality of
Life Goals
Establish Financial Plans and Partnerships necessary to build and operate
the Capital Improvements and/or Operational Improvements identified in
the Audit
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ITEM 6.3.
FY22‐FY24 Strategic Plan Workshops Timeline
February 2 Council Discussion
February 9 Police/Fire/City Manager
February 16 Human Resources/Housing/Finance
March 2 Engineering/Utilities
March 9 Municipal Development/Library/IT
March 16 Court
March 30 Public Services
April 20 Council Discussion
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ITEM 6.3.
Vision Statement from 2017 Comprehensive Plan
Terrell, grounded by its legacy
as an authentic community,
is positioning itself to be
a regional and relevant
destination while offering
residents sustainable lifestyle
choices
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ITEM 6.3.
Vision and Goal Statements from Mayor and Council
Build trust with residents, ensuring continuity and equitable service to each
District.
Continue working to improve streets, making maintenance a top priority.
Show appreciation for efforts of city employees, make sure Council has
opportunity to attend the Annual Employee Appreciation event as well as
other opportunities.
Change the community mindset, aim for higher standards and focus on a
culture of pride by ensuring city properties/facilities are well maintained,
including streets, sewer, lighting, sanitation and other city assets. Also,
encourage and hold community members responsible for maintaining their
properties.
Work on unification, identifying the city by Districts rather than by North
and South or East and West.
Give equal attention to public facilities across the city, plan and implement
neighborhood level infrastructure projects.
Continue to prepare for growth and continue to encourage growth.
Demand budget transparency and ensure Council objectives are in line with
city expenditures.
Focus attention on our infrastructure. Pay attention to details - mowing,
paint, street sweeping.
Address needed park improvements across all City park facilities.
Ensure that all city entrances are given equal attention, specifically
addressing the East entrance of the city.
Continue to work diligently to secure a first-class medical facility.
Work to continue to change the perception of Terrell by improving safety
and quality of life.
Provide good services and amenities.
Sell Terrell by continuing efforts on business expansion and retention,
including facilitating an event center with hotel.
Increase and improve communication with citizens including educating
community members about city services and creating and enhancing healthy
community relationships.
Plan for new facilities: library, fire station, etc.
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ITEM 6.3.
Improve safety (i.e. improve lighting, reduce flood prone areas, increase
police patrol to reduce drug flow/sales, other illegal activity, 18-wheeler
trucks driving in neighborhoods, increase patrol and pick-up of stray
animals).
Provide quality service waste/trash pick-up.
Continue to prepare for city growth with an emphasis on partnerships at
federal, state, regional and local levels to ease the burden of cost.
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ITEM 6.3.
Goals
1.0 Internal Services Goals
1.1 City Secretary
# Goal
1.1.1 Expand use of City technology to other boards and
commissions
1.1.2 Implement an electronic records management
system to technology to ensure the integrity of the
records and history of our local government.
1.1.3 Finalize Certified Municipal Clerk Certification
1.1.4 Coordinate redistricting effort.
1.1.5 Review and Update Bylaws and Ordinances of
City Boards and Commissions
1.2 Information Technology
# Goal
1.2.1 Improve management of communication and
mobile devices
1.2.2 Enhance Firewall, Server and Endpoint Security
Management
1.2.3 Promote E‐posters, kiosks for improved
customer service and information delivery
1.2.4 Establish Information Technology department
request and purchasing procedures to reduce
unnecessary spending and maintain a more
balanced budget.
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ITEM 6.3.
1.3 Finance
# Goal
1.3.1 Pursue a diverse tax base and revenue options
in every fund
1.3.2 Increase General Fund balance to two months
of operating expenditures
1.3.3 Build a sustainable financial structure that
maintains the City’s capital assets and provides
for a quality workforce
1.3.4 Update Cell Phone procurement system
1.3.5 Upgrade Financial Software to include new
features to help streamline many of our
processes and eliminate the need for paper
documents
1.3.6 Improve training/skill sets and increase the
number of staff in the Finance Department
1.3.7 Achieve the Budget Presentation Award from
Government Finance Officers Association
1.3.8 Complete the software implementation for
credit card reconciliations
1.3.9 Implement pilot project for inventory
management system
1.3.10 Update Financial Policy and improve financial
reporting
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ITEM 6.3.
1.4 Human Resources
# Goal
1.4.1 Cultivate a culture that matches both citizen
needs and the next generation of employees
1.4.2 Improve how the city encourages and supports
professional development
1.4.3 Create a stand‐alone employee indirect pool
charge account in all departments to cover
tuition reimbursements, global training, leave
time payouts and other indirect expenses.
1.4.4 Move tuition reimbursement to 100%; increase
certification pay
1.4.5 Third party review of HR Handbook, Job
Descriptions and Departmental Policies
1.4.6 Third party review of hiring process,
advertising and recruitment
1.4.7 Training for all supervisors on how to improve
so we can recruit and retain non‐traditional,
but otherwise motivated applicants
1.4.8 Review and update employee handbook and
financial policies
1.4.9 Pending funding, implement phased increases
to close the gap behind market
1.4.10 Rework civilian STEPs to allow a merit based
element
1.4.11 Major update to the Ray Study at/or prior to
the 10 year mark
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ITEM 6.3.
1.5 Fleet
# Goal
1.5.1 Review additional staffing to service
Emergency Response fleet equipment
1.5.2 Continue efforts to replace aging Dump Trucks
and other Heavy Equipment
1.5.3 Restructure Fleet Staff
1.5.4 Reduce per vehicle maintenance and operation
cost
1.5.5 Expand fleet as to accommodate expansion of
staff/operations
1.5.6 Continue transition from ownership models to
lease models
1.5.7 Transition to partnership‐based public sector
fuel purchasing
1.5.8 Maintain an effective fleet replacement
schedule
1.6 Building
# Goal
1.6.1 Adopt a more proactive approach to aging
buildings
1.6.2 Continue phased approach to remodel of City
Hall
1.6.3 Renovate Old City Hall
1.6.4 Fire Department Admin Facilities
1.6.5 Animal Shelter‐ transition for scale down use
1.6.6 Upgrade HVAC at several City Buildings
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ITEM 6.3.
1.7 Public Information
# Goal
1.7.1 Coordinate with County, School District &
Chamber to deliver messages on key topics.
1.7.2 Continue to expand Social Media Presence,
sharing posts with TISD, Chamber, STAR Transit
and others when applicable
1.7.3 Serving on the 2021 Terrell Chamber of
Commerce Executive Board/Vice Chairman of
Legislative Advocacy
1.7.4 Regularly participate in Leadership Kaufman
County Programs
1.7.5 Work with city departments to ensure concise,
timely and customer‐ friendly public notices to
residents.
1.7.6 Work with Chamber to coordinate tourism
activities/promotion
1.7.7 Establish quarterly major downtown street
festivals
1.7.8 Continue to make improvements to City
Website
1.7.9 State/Federal Legislative efforts; including
annual legislative programs for council
approval
1.7.10 Create and Adopt New Social Media and Press
Policies
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ITEM 6.3.
2.0 Public Safety Goals
2.1 Police
# Goal
2.1.1 Strengthen communications in house team
2.1.2 Implementation of Cutting Edge Technology
2.1.3 Partner with the community, including efforts
such as Citizens Police Academy
2.1.4 Add additional Narcotics officers to strengthen
enforcement and develop interdiction program
2.2 Fire
# Goal
2.2.1 Continue to stimulate Professional
Development and provide Growth
Opportunities for both the Department and its
members
2.2.2 Evaluate the Department’s current fire station
locations, design, and numbers with acceptable
emergency response standards and projected
growth.
2.2.3 Replace Apparatus which has met its 20 years
end‐of‐service life to ensure a maintainable
fleet of dependable up‐to‐date response
Apparatus
2.2.4 Provide the Department’s Fire Prevention
program with the resources needed to carry
out its enhanced Fire Safety Initiatives.
2.2.5 Provide the Department’s Emergency Medical
Services (EMS) with the support and oversight
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needed for its newly attained ALS (Advance Life
Support) designation.
2.2.6 Incentivize certification and education
advancement separately so that members are
encouraged to seek advancement in each
2.2.7 Restructure the Department’s current pay plan
to provide adequate separation between ranks
2.2.8 Utilizing the data analysis provided by the
Department’s Fire Station Study to prepare to
relocate Fire Stations #1 and #2 and prepare
building a third Fire Station with a Fire
Administration and creditable Training Facility
(Drill Field) located on one of the three sites
2.2.9 Establish an Assistant Fire Marshal position
2.2.10 Establish an EMS quality assurance officer
position
2.3 Emergency Management
# Goal
2.3.1 Take advantage of the GMRS network to
ensure the continuity of Public Safety
communications
2.3.2 Provide an annual tabletop exercise and a Full
Scale exercise for Department Heads and City
officials
2.3.3 Evaluate the current EOC for functionality and
provide redundancy in operations.
2.3.4 Take a more active role in the county and
regional Emergency Management initiatives
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ITEM 6.3.
2.4 Regional Medical Hub
# Goal
2.4.1 Partner with TEDC regarding recruitment of
new hospital and medical facilities
2.4.2 Support expansion of TVCC Health Science
Center
2.4.3 Support reinvestment in the Terrell State
Hospital and State Hospital partnerships with
universities
2.4.4 Develop recruiting materials for medical
facilities
72.4.5 Develop tax and incentive structures necessary
for medical partnerships
2.5 Public Service
# Goal
2.5.1 Conduct Emergency Simulation with
Emergency Coordinator to establish
operational goals to improve performance
standards for various emergency events
2.5.2 Enhance staff training for emergency response
2.5.3 Refine a Rapid Response Team
2.5.4 Improve response stockpile of supplies and
equipment
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2.6 Municipal Court
# Goal
2.6.1 Implement an electronic ticket system that can
be accessed by the Police department, records
department and municipal court
2.6.2 Partner with Terrell ISD and Terrell Public
Library to create outreach programs and
activities for kids
2.6.3 Utilize court bailiffs to serve arrest warrants
and make phone calls to violators that have
outstanding court balances.
2.6.4 Update current violator code list so the court is
in compliance with the State of Texas and by
doing increases court efficiency
2.6.5 Continue meeting with county officials to
discuss construction of new municipal court
building
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ITEM 6.3.
3.0 Growth and Infrastructure Goals
3.1 Engineering
# Goal
3.1.1 Continue implementation of ESRI software to
make online mapping available
3.1.2 Continue efforts to GPS system inventory and
update accuracy of maps
3.1.3 Initiate digital scanning of plans and records
3.1.4 Develop and implement succession plan City
Engineer position
3.1.5 Continue to progress all TWDB and other
projects
3.1.6 Initiate construction on New Terrell City Lake
Dam project
3.2 Water Utilities
# Goal
3.2.1 Develop succession plan for vacancies created
by retirement
3.2.2 Provide licensing training and training to
develop for new employees
3.2.3 Complete transition to an Automated Meter
Infrastructure system and replace all meters
3.2.4 Continue efforts in root control of priority
mains to reduce blockages and backups to
customers
3.2.5 Identify avenues to reduce cost of water/sewer
services to customers while building reserves
3.2.6 Increase capacity of wastewater treatment
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ITEM 6.3.
3.3 Municipal Development
# Goal
3.3.1 Develop more information related to violations
and permitting for the citizens that can be
beneficial for the bilingual community
3.3.2 Update Comp Plan
3.3.3 Enhance building inspections and expand
hotel/motel services
3.3.4 Create three new programs; Quality of Life,
Property Management System, Block heroes
and council relations
3.3.5 Provide excellent customer service beyond
3.3.6 Three new full size trucks
3.3.7 Obtain CEU to continue to provide excellent
services to the citizens of Terrell/Certified
IPMC
3.3.8 Utilize consultant for Zoning Update,
Performance Data and GIS Services
3.3.9 Budget for Building Standards Commission
3.3.10 Add Staff to match growing workload and
Council Goals
3.3.11 Work with private entities to open New and
improved private sector developments
Citywide
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ITEM 6.3.
3.4 Parks and Downtown Improvement (PADIC)
# Goal
3.4.1 Council Assigns Members to Board
3.4.2 Board Receives Mandatory Training and City
Planning Briefings
3.4.3 Board Drafts a Capital Plan for Council Approval
3.4.4 Board Develops Partnerships to Implement Priority
Projects
3.4.5 Board Recommends Capital Expenditures to Council
3.5 Annexation Plan
# Goal
3.5.1 Follow HB 347 and Resolutions 927 and 928
3.5.2 Finish annexations in progress
3.5.3 Negotiate voluntary annexations
3.5.4 Protect key entryways, transportation corridors
and water/sewer system needs
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ITEM 6.3.
3.6 Local Streets/Drainage
# Goal
3.6.1 Annually monitor and maintain streets based
on Robotics/SPI platform
3.6.2 Increase street maintenance funding to match
Robotics/SPI recommendations; including
blade and grade projects
3.6.3 Implement quality improvements with street
lighting, street signs and street markings
3.6.4 Implement $2M Asphalt Pavement
improvements and find additional mechanisms
for local street reconstruction projects
3.6.5 Determine a set of streets appropriate for a
“big capital campaign”, coordinate those with
water, wastewater and storm water capital
projects
3.6.6 Annually monitor and maintain drainage along
open drainage ditches
3.6.7 Implement Crisp and Clean Priority Projects
3.6.8 Address Drainage Improvement Needs along
Alamo Creek
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ITEM 6.3.
3.7 TXDOT Roadways
# Goal
3.7.1 Develop partnerships for the FM 986/FM1392
relocation project
3.7.2 Utilize remaining FM148 funds for FM 148
sidewalk improvement
3.7.3 Support legislation promoting better TxDOT
maintenance of TxDOT ROWs; continue to fund
local support in the interim
3.7.4 Develop partnerships to clean and maintain US
80 entryway bridge structure
3.7.5 Annex along major roadway corridors to
promote quality and increase land valuations
3.7.6 Partner with TxDOT to construct
US80/FM148/SH 205 UPRR intersection
improvement
3.7.7 Cooperate with County TR Partnership
3.7.8 Promote TxDOT Implementation of the IH20
Frontage Roads
3.7.9 Support TxDOT/RTC Funding for the SH205
Expansion
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ITEM 6.3.
3.8 Airport Capital
# Goal
3.8.1 Masterplan, Business Plan, Zoning Ordinance
3.8.2 Development Partnerships
3.8.3 Hanger and Aprons
3.8.4 Lighting, Fencing, Weather Station
Improvements
3.8.5 New fuel farm
3.8.6 Drainage Improvements
3.9 Funding Capital Improvements
# Goal
3.9.1 Pursue partnership grants, and other strategies
to leverage modest City investments into large
capital improvements
3.9.2 Stabilize unassigned fund balance of 60 days of
operating reserve
3.9.3 Restructure utility rates to annually transfer 10
percent of Utility Fund to Utility Capital
Reserve for pay‐as‐you‐go capital and grant
matching funds
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ITEM 6.3.
4.0 Community Services Goals
4.1 Library
# Goal
4.1.1 Increase hours open by 4 per week to maintain
accreditation with the State
4.1.2 Increase budget for technology upgrades to
meet the expanding virtual needs of the public
and staff
4.1.3 Finalize Needs Assessment to accompany city’s
Master, Downtown and Park Plans and
Continue planning for new library facility
4.1.4 Restructure and expand all programs to include
on‐site and virtual access
4.1.5 Reestablish an increased budget for updating
and expanding print and online collections
4.1.6 Complete policies and procedures manual
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ITEM 6.3.
4.2 Parks/Recreation
# Goal
4.2.1 Conduct study to determine the viability of
sports tourism and target uses
4.2.2 Explore partnerships and joint ventures with
TISD, TVCC, sports teams organizers and
developers that align with market findings
4.2.3 Integrate sports tourism marketing on the city
website
4.2.4 Increase Youth Sports Offerings
4.2.5 Increase event offerings (Juneteenth, Play
Date, etc.)
4.2.6 Implement PADIC Park Lighting Projects
4.2.7 Land Acquisitions consistent with Park Master
Plan
4.2.8 Establish an annual Park improvement Pay As
You Go program to address equipment
replacement and upgrades
4.2.9 Set Pay As You Go priorities with Park Board/
PADIC Board input
4.2.10 Become the destination of choice for parks,
youth recreation and youth sports tourism
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ITEM 6.3.
4.3 Housing
# Goal
4.3.1 Maintain Section 8 Management Assessment
Program (SEMAP) rating as a “High Performer”
each fiscal year
4.3.2 Reduce and maintain a Per Unity Cost that
aligns with our grant fund amounts
4.3.3 Increase amount of Reserve Funds
4.3.4 Expand Jurisdiction to increase coverage area
for HCV Program
4.3.5 Efficiency Improvement‐ Housing Pro
(electronic document submission and
retention)
4.3.6 Customer Service Software Upgrades‐ MRI
Assistance Connect (Applicant, Tenant, and
Landlord Portal)
4.3.7 Implement the Family Self Sufficiency program
4.3.8 Explore and implement other beneficial
programs available to administer for our
community
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4.4 Sanitation
# Goal
4.4.1 Oct 1, 2021 Phase in planned Franchise fee
increase
4.4.2 Current extension of contract extended
beginning January 26, 2021 under Section 12 of
the Original Solid Waste Collection Contract to
February 15, 2023. No change in rates
4.4.3 Provide Council the opportunity to discuss
service changes
4.5 Airport Operation
# Goal
4.5.1 Work with FBO to improve customer service
4.5.2 Adjust finances to reduce need to rely on
major land leases
4.5.3 Manage events to reduce staff support costs
4.5.4 Recruit additional activity and operations
4.5.5 Develop plan to build additional T‐hangars
4.5.6 Increase Hangar lease rates
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4.6 Animal Control
# Goal
4.6.1 Major upgrades to current building
4.6.2 Budget available to rent room at county facility
4.6.3 Additional staff or contract workers to fill in
current gaps in service
4.6.4 Additional staff to manage wildlife and feral
hogs
4.7 Municipal Swimming Pool
# Goal
4.7.1 Renovate shower/locker rooms (add roof)
4.7.2 Reduce vegetation
4.7.3 Replace pool deck
4.7.4 Splash Pad
4.7.5 Install rinsing shower that is accessible from
pool deck
4.7.6 Safety Signage
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ITEM 6.3.
Straight Line Budget Growth
Model
General Fund
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ITEM 6.3.
Straight Line Budget Growth
Model
Utility Fund
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ITEM 6.4.
PARK DEFERRED
MAINTENANCE
PROCUREMENT
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ITEM 6.4.
FY21 Park Improv. Deferred Maintenance Financial
Summary
FY20 Park Improvements Deferred FY20 Deferred Estimated Total
Maintenance Maintenance Cost
Actual To-Date
Engineering/Design $ 220,385 $ 220,385
Contingency -
Ben Gill Park $ 439,405 $ 729,000
Breezy Hill Park $ 175,718 $ 443,000
Stallings Park $ 34,910 $ 200,000
Arlie White Park $ 34,658 $ 170,000
Total Committed $ 897,501 $1,762,385
Note: Original Borrow $1.4M
Additional Funds Approved in FY21 Capital Fund Budget $200K
Park Land Dedication Fund.$135K
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ITEM 6.4.
Pending Projects
Arlie White
➢ Parking Lot Paving
➢ Sidewalk Trail Lighting
Ben Gill
➢ Sidewalk Trail Lighting
➢ Baseball Complex - Integrate Remote Lighting
➢ New Playground Equipment
➢ New Parking Lot
➢ Demo Wooden Playground
Breezy Hill
➢ Softball Fencing
➢ Sidewalk Trail Lighting
➢ Scoreboard Procurement
➢ Parking Lot Lighting
➢ Parking Lot Paving
Stallings
➢ Sidewalk Trail Lighting
➢ Parking Lot Paving
Kings Creek
➢ Parking Lot Paving
➢ Parking Lot Lighting
➢ Playground Equipment Maintenance 3
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ITEM 6.4.
Bid Process Update
► Advertised for Park Deferred Maintenance Project 20-06 February 6,
2021
► Pre-Bid Meeting February 19, 2021.
► Bids were due March 8, 2021. No bids were received.
► Upon receiving no bids, we proposed to Council March 30, 2021 to go out
and get quotes from contractors that are disciplined in specific
categories.
► We received one completed quote and one incomplete quote.
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ITEM 6.4.
Next Step
At the next Council Meeting: April 27, 2021, we will be asking Council to take
action by resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into contracts with
various contractors.
Contractor Park Description Estimate
Location
Texas Civil Construction Breezy Hill Demolition, dirt work $250,000
Ben Gill and concrete
PDQ Fence Breezy Hill Install fence at $100,000
softball field
Green Frog Systems Breezy Hill Install solar lighting $135,000
Ben Gill
Contingency Various Project Finish Out $100,000
Total Estimate $585,000
*Total Estimate may change due to other services, materials and supplies that
may be required.
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ITEM 6.5.
Special City Council Meeting and
Workshop
AGENDA ITEM REPORT
To:
Subject: Discuss Award of Advanced Metering Infrastructure Project
Meeting:
Department: Engineering
Staff Contact: Mike Mikeska, Assistant City Engineer
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Staff has selected and completed negotiations with Aqua-Metrics (a Thirkettle Corporation) for the
installation of an advanced metering infrastructure system and replacement of all meters in the
system with Sensus meters. The recommendation is to award a contract to Aqua-Metrics to move
forward with the installation.
This project will provide the ability to collect meter read data on a frequent basis without the need to
drive the City to collect the data. Data collected will be stored and manage online, providing staff the
ability to access reports and allowing customers access to their accounts through a portal.
Staff will provide a presentation related to this recommendation.
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ITEM 6.5.
ADVANCED METERING INFRASTRUCTURE (AMI)
PROJECT RECOMMENDATION
APRIL 20, 2021 COUNCIL WORKSHOP
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ITEM 6.5.
HISTORY
● City moved from manual reading of meters to an Advanced
Meter Reading (AMR) System in 2006
● Provided for a “drive by” read and download to a laptop
● Registers contain batteries that are required to provide the
remote read
● Batteries weaken over time and result in manual reading of
the meter without replacement
● 10 year full coverage warranty has expired
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ITEM 6.5.
CURRENT METERS
▪ City manages over 6500 meters
▪ ¾ Inch 5800
▪ 1 Inch 365
▪ 1 ½ Inch 195
▪ 2 Inch 210
▪ 3 Inch 18
▪ 4 Inch 20
▪ 6 Inch 4
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What is an AMI System?
▪ Automated Meter Infrastructure
▪ System of equipment that provides readings at the
meter and the ability to transmit and store that data
▪ Eliminates the need for driving by a meter for
connection with a laptop
▪ Connectivity = no manual reads
▪ Dozens of reads every day vs one read per month
▪ Provides detailed information on water usage
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▪ Data and usage history stored for review, analysis
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Water Meters
Meters / Valves
Sensus Gateway Sensus Analytics
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Customer
FLEXNET AMI SYSTEM Portal Billing System
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Selection Process
● City solicited Requests for Proposals in February 2020 for
a Consultant to assist us with selecting a vendor and
managing AMI and meter installation
● Selected Utiliworks and began negotiations with them to
finalize scope/cost
● Award of contract to Utiliworks in May 2020
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Technology Planning &
ITEM 6.5.
Who is Utiliworks? Implementation (TPI) Business Unit
• UtiliWorks merged with Excergy
and became a part of E Source,
the leading utilities research &
advisory firm in the country • Data Science
• Events and
• E Source are experts in meters, Networking
• Research and
AMI systems, and customer Advisory
portals, having worked with
hundreds of utilities across the • Data Analytics
country • GIS Technologies
• Digital Business
• Helped in the selection and Transformation
deployment of numerous projects,
including in Texas • Field Services
• Smart Cities
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• Insight Tools
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The E Source Team
Technology Planning & Implementation (TPI) was formed by
combining the two leaders in municipal utility consulting
Hundreds of delighted clients across North America & Texas
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ITEM 6.5.
Work to Date
▪ Summer 2020 - Workshops conducted with City Staff in
Summer of 2020 to develop the specifications and RFP
requirements
▪ Developed technical and performance requirements for AMI
system, meters, database requirements, and customer
portal
▪ Drafted and published a Request for Proposals
▪ Received over a dozen responses from the vendor
community
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▪ Interviews and negotiations
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The E Source Advantage™
A proven delivery mechanism for
complex implementations called
the E Source Advantage™
We specifically created this
approach to identify the project
steps and highlight the inherent
dependencies between the
technology, people, and processes
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Has led to 100% project success rate!
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Selection
▪ Proposals reviewed and shortlisted 4 firms
▪ Interviews were conducted in January 2021
▪ Included E Source members and City Staff
▪ Selected Aqua-Metric / Sensus to implement the new AMI
system
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Why we chose Aqua-Metric/Sensus
▪ Aqua-Metric is a distributor providing support for the Sensus FlexNet
AMI system and Sensus water meters
▪ Sensus has one of the largest number of meter and AMI systems in the
country, and many Texas-based references
▪ Offers a 15-year full-cost warranty on meters and AMI radios
▪ Aqua-Metric will be handling the installation of all equipment in-house,
rather than using a subcontractor
▪ The customer portal is plug-and-play with the AMI system, meaning
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there is little IT overhead
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Negotiations
● Proposal included initial “base cost” from Vendor
● E Source: negotiated with Aqua-Metric on costs, resulting
in a reduction of over $150,000
● Added items that were not specifically included in the RFP
that may be required during installation
● Added an Owner’s Allowance to cover changes in
quantities as needed
● Recommend award of contract not to exceed
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$3,509,567.03
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Public Information/Education
▪ English and Spanish
▪ FAQs and Status Bulletins on Website
▪ Door hangers / customer contact
▪ Flyers / Bill Inserts
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Customer Portal
▪ Ability to access online
▪ Review bill
▪ Bill pay link
▪ Review usage
▪ Set alerts regarding high usage
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CAN SET ALERTS
FOR WATER
USAGE
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ITEM 6.5.
Upcoming Activity
▪ Council Actions
▪ Contract –Thirkettle Corporation dba Aqua-Metric, Inc.
▪ Annual agreements
▪ Aqua-Metric
– Technical Support
– Equipment Support
▪ Sensus
– Data hosting and software. Own the systems.
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▪ E Source contract - continues until system complete
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Questions/Discussion
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