11-09-1993 (City Council) Agenda Packet WYLIE CITY COUNCIL
November 9, 1993
7:00 P.M.
MUNICIPAL COMPLEX
AGENDA
WYLIE CITY COUNCIL
Wylie Municipal Complex
November 9, 1993
7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION - Reverend Don Yeager
CONSENT AGENDA
1 . Consider Approval of the Minutes of October 26, 1993
2. Consider Cancelling Second Council Meetings in
November and December
3. Consider Approval of a Resolution Authorizing
Submission of a Grant Application to the Texas
Department of housing and Community Affairs
ACTION ITEMS
4. Discuss and Consider Approval of an Ordinance
Regulating Basic Cable Rates
5. Discuss and Consider Award of Proposal for Health
Insurance Services
6. Discuss and Consider Award of Proposal for
Supplemental Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Services
7. Discuss and Consider Approval of a Resolution
Declaring Expectation to Reimburse Expenditures with
Proceeds of Future Debt
8. Discuss and Consider all Matters Incident and Related to
Providing for the Execution and Delivery of $400,000
"City of Wylie, Texas, Public Property Finance
Contractual Obligations, Series 1993", Dated November
1 , 1993, Including the Passage and Adoption of an
Ordinance Providing for the Execution and Delivery of
such Obligations and Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement
9. Discuss and Consider Approval of a Resolution Casting
Votes for Central Appraisal District Board of Directors
10. Discuss and Consider Action Related to Bids on Sewer
Jet Machine
11 . Discuss and Consider Approval of an Agreement with
Dr. Pepper for Scoreboards
EXECUTIVE SESSION
12. Hold Executive Session Under Chapter 551 .071 ,
Government Code to Discuss Doyle Spurgin vs. City of
Wylie
13. Reconvene Into Regular Session and Consider Action
Related to Doyle Spurgin vs. City of Wylie
ADJOURNMENT
Posted this the 5th dby of dvember, 1993 at 5:00 p.m.
MINUTES OF THE WYLIE CITY COUNCIL
October 26, 1993
CALL TO ORDER
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Mayor Pro-Tern Jim Swartz called the meeting to order with the following
councilmembers present: John Mondy, Reta Allen, Steve Wright, and Ortie Messenger.
Mayor John Akin and Councilman Bud Naish were absent.
10 CONSENT AGENDA
Council considered approval of the Consent Agenda which consisted of the
following items:
15 (1) minutes of October 12, 1993
(2) a contract with Hogan Corporation for engineering services
Messenger made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Wright seconded the
20 motion. The motion was voted on and passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE NO. 93-48 AUTHORIZING A SPECIFIC USE
PERMIT FOR ACCESSORY STRUCTURES, SWIMMING POOL, AND PLAY AREA AT
REDWOOD ON THE LAKE MOBILE HOME PARK
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Ken Shouse, manager of Redwood at the Lake Mobile Home Park addressed the
Council and outlined the improvements proposed as well as improvements already
completed by the new property management. He agreed to the Planning and Zoning
Commission's recommendations and accepted that the drainage easement could be
30 accessed with non-compensated damage to any pavement covering the easement.
Council discussed the Commission recommendation that requires completion within 24
months and Wright made a motion to approve the ordinance with amendment to require
24 month deadline for completion. Messenger seconded the motion. Upon the reading
of the caption, the motion was voted on and passed unanimously.
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WYLIE,TEXAS, GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR
A PORTION OF PROPERTY PRESENTLY ZONED MH-MOBILE HOME PARK, GENERALLY
LOCATED ON COUNTY UNE ROAD AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE ROCKWALL-DALLAS
COUNTY LINE, AND COMMONLY KNOWN AS REDWOOD ON THE LAKE (f/k/a LAKE RAY
40 HUBBARD MOBILE HOME PARK),BY ALLOWING THE CERTAIN ACCESSORY STRUCTURES,
SWIMMING POOL, AND RECREATION AREA ON SAID PREMISES, PLACING CERTAIN
CONDITIONS THEREON; AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE BY
AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP (ORDINANCE 91-12, ORDINANCE 91-13), AND
ORDINANCE AND REPEALING ALL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; CONTAINING A
45 SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE NO. 93-49 ADDING AUCTION HOUSES AS A
LISTED USE IN THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE
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Norwood explained that auction houses were not currently a permitted use in any
50 of the categories of the Zoning Ordinance. He outlined the Planning and Zoning
Commission's recommendations for allowing auction houses as a permitted use in
certain zoning classifications and with a specific use permit in others. Doyle and Teresa
Spurgin stated their opposition to the proposed amendment and requested that auction
houses be allowed in Retail districts. As there was no one else wanting to address this
55 issue, the public hearing was closed. Council discussed the uses allowed in retail
zoning and the business proposed by the Spurgins. After Council discussion, Wright
made a motion to adopt the ordinance with the amendments recommended by the
Planning and Zoning Commission with an additional amendment to allow indoor auction
houses with no outside storage or livestock in the retail classification with a specific use
60 permit. Mondy seconded the motion. The motion amended the Zoning Ordinance as
follows:
Zoning Category Permitted Use Requires Specific Use Permit
Retail Indoor Auction House with No
Outside Storage or Livestock
65 B-1 Indoor Auction House with No Indoor Auction House with
Outside Storage or Livestock Outside Storage
B-2 Indoor/Outdoor Auction with
No Livestock
Industrial Indoor/Outdoor Auction with Livestock Auction
Outside Storage
Agricultural Livestock Auction
70 Upon the reading of the caption, the motion was voted on and passed with all in favor
except Messenger who was opposed.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WYLIE,TEXAS,AMENDING CHAPTER 12 OF THE WYLIE
CITY CODE BY MAKING CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE EXISTING ZONING ORDINANCE,AS
75 CODIFIED IN SECTION 1 OF CHAPTER 12, BY ADDING AUCTION HOUSES AS PERMITTED
USES, AND AS SPECIFIC USES IN CERTAIN ZONING DISTRICTS, AND BY CHANGING
CERTAIN DEFINITIONS THEREIN CONTAINED; REPEALING ALL CONFLICTING
ORDINANCES;CONTAINING A PENALTY CLAUSE;CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE NO. 93-50 AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE
REGARDING BOWLING ALLEYS AND COMMERCIAL AMUSEMENTS
Norwood explained that the Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended
85 amendments to remove bowling alleys as a listed use as they were already included in
the Commercial Amusements regulations. As there was no one present wanting to
address this issue, the public hearing was closed. Mondy made a motion to approve the
ordinance as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Messenger
seconded the motion. The motion was voted on and passed unanimously.
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WYLIE,TEXAS,AMENDING CHAPTER 12 OF THE WYLIE
CITY CODE BY MAKING CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE EXISTING ZONING ORDINANCE, AS
CODIFIED IN SECTION 1 OF CHAPTER 12, BY CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT
CLASSIFICATIONS WHERE COMMERCIAL AMUSEMENT USES, INDOOR AND OUTDOOR,
95 ARE ALLOWED AS PERMITTED USES AND SPECIFIC USES, AND FURTHER AMENDING
THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING SECTION 24 PARKING REQUIREMENTS AND BY
CHANGING CERTAIN DEFINITIONS THEREIN CONTAINED; REPEALING ALL CONFLICTING
ORDINANCES;CONTAINING A PENALTY CLAUSE;CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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The approved Ordinance amends the Zoning Ordinance as follows:
Indoor Comm.Amusement Outdoor Comm.Amusement
Retail Zoning Requires Specific Use Permit Requires Specific Use Permit
105 B-1 Zoning Requires Specific Use Permit Requires Specific Use Permit
B-2 Zoning Approved Use Requires Specific Use Permit
Industrial Zoning Approved Use Requires Specific Use Permit
Commercial Amusement Commercial Amusement- 30 30 spaces plus (1) space for
Parking spaces plus (1) space for each each (100) square feet of floor
(100) square feet of floor area area over (2000) square feet
over (2000) square feet
Bowling Alleys - same as
commercial amusement OR six
spaces for each lane whichever
is greater
110
PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE NO. 93-51 AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE
REGARDING PLANT FARMS AND NURSERIES
Norwood explained that the existing requirements in the zoning ordinance didn't
115 allow a nursery in retail to act as a buffer between residential and non-residential zoning
and was overly restrictive regarding plant shops and greenhouses. As there was no one
present to address this issue, the public hearing was closed. Messenger made a motion
to approve the ordinance. Mondy seconded the motion. Upon the reading of the
ordinance caption, the motion was voted on and passed unanimously.
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WYLIE,TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 12 OF THE WYLIE
CITY CODE BY MAKING CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE EXISTING ZONING ORDINANCE, AS
CODIFIED IN SECTION 1 OF CHAPTER 12 BY CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION IN WHICH
GARDEN SHOPS,PLANT NURSERIES,GREENHOUSE,GREEN NURSERIES,AND GENERAL
125 GARDENING ACTIVITIES ARE ALLOWABLE USES AND SPECIFIC USES;AND BY CHANGING
CERTAIN DEFINITIONS THEREIN CONTAINED; REPEALING ALL CONFLICTING
ORDINANCES;CONTAINING A PENALTY CLAUSE;CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
130 The approved ordinance amends the Zoning Ordinance as follows:
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Allowed Use Requires Specific Use Permit
Retail Garden Shop and Plant Sales in Completely Greenhouse as an Accessory to
Enclosed Building Garden Shop
B-1 Garden Shop and Plant Sales in Completely Garden Shop with Outside Storage
Enclosed Building and Greenhouse as an Accessory to a
Garden Shop
135 B-2 Garden Shop with Outside Storage and
Greenhouse as an Accessory to a Garden Shop
Ag Retail or Wholesale Plant Sales with Outside
Storage, Plant Farms, Greenhouses and
Gardening Activities
PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO AGRICULTURAL
DISTRICT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE
140
Mayor Pro Tern Swartz opened the public hearing and as there was no one
present to address this issue, the public hearing was closed. Wright made a motion to
table action pending final recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Allen second the motion. The motion was voted on and passed unanimously.
145
REPLAT OF LOTS 19, 20, AND 21, BLOCK A, RUSH CREEK ESTATES
Norwood explained that the Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended
approval of the combination of three lots into two larger lots subject to the removal or
150 relocation of the electric easement in the center of the new lot 19A. Harry Tibbals, the
applicant, explained that TU had written a letter consenting to move the easement or
abandon it. Allen made a motion to approve the replat subject to the relocation or
removal of the easement. Messenger second the motion. The motion was voted on
and passed unanimously.
155
DISCUSSION REGARDING HEALTH INSURANCE
Norwood explained that while the City had received a fair to moderate level of
service from Cigna, the current provider, Cigna had opted not to resubmit a proposal to
160 renew their contract with the City of Wylie for health care insurance. He stated that six
companies had submitted 20 proposals that fell within the City's $185,000 health
insurance budget. Norwood stated that the staff would be looking for a workable and
convenient program for all employees, preferably giving the employee the ability choose
between using a personal doctor under a P.P.O. plan with fewer benefits or a receive
165 enhanced benefits under the regular plan. He stated that the staff was hoping to include
Wylie doctors on the plan but wanted to also accommodate the 50% of City employees
who live outside of city. He concluded by noting that Council action was required by
November 9th as the current contract expires December 1.
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CITIZEN PARTICIPATION REGARDING TERMINATION OF FIRE CHIEF
Rick Scarmardo, 1306 Devonshire, stated that he was speaking on behalf of
175 volunteer fireman and asked for re-instatement of Jim Lynch, former Fire Chief who was
recently dismissed by the City Manger. He cited many improvements in the Fire
Department in the three years the Jim Lynch was Fire Chief and stated that budget
restraints were responsible for any fire protection deficiencies.
180 Tommy Nicholson, 1050 E. Oak, also objected to the termination of the former Fire
Chief and stated that fire calls had decreased due to fire prevention programs. He
questioned the City Manager's objectives for the department stated concern for the
safety of the citizens in Wylie.
185 Don McCarter, 109 N. Winding Oaks, stated that the City Manager served at the
pleasure of the Council and the Council served at the pleasure of the citizen. He urged
the Council to re-instate the Fire Chief immediately.
Bob Hise, 513 E. Stone Circle, told the Council that he believed the termination
190 of the Fire Chief was politically motivated.
City Manager Steve Norwood told the audience in rebuttal that his decision to
terminate the Fire Chief was based on failure to meet certain performance objectives and
that the decision was neither hastily made or politically motivated. He stated that the
195 current make-up of the Fire Department was not in jeopardy but that he would be
searching for a highly motivated, well-qualified replacement who would initiate actions,
work on emergency management, and implement civil defense procedures. He stated
that he would not embarrass a present or former employee by discussing performance
deficiencies in a public forum.
200
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further business to come before the Council for consideration,
the meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
205
APPROVED
210
ATTEST
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City of Wylie
AGENDA COMMUNICATION
City Manager Harvey Hightower - ACM
SUBMITTED BY: DIRECTOR:
DATE REFERENCE NO. SUBJECT
11/5/93 a Consider Cancellation of Second November Council Meeting
SUMMARY OF SUBJECT:
In the recent past the Council has foregone the holding of a second Council meeting in the months of November
and December. The item before the Council for consideration is cancellation of the second November meeting,
which would normally be held on November 23, the Tuesday before the Thanksgiving Holiday. The City
manager will advise the Council as to whether there appears to be a necessity for such meeting.
ALTERNATIVES:
(1) Cancel second November Council meeting
(2) Take no action and hold second November Council meeting on November 23, 1993
ACTION REQUESTED:
Staff recommends cancellation of second meeting in November unless pressing matters arise which need to be
addressed before scheduled December 14 Council Meeting.
City of Wylie
AGENDA COMMUNICATION
Legal Steven P. Deiter
SUBMITTED BY: DIRECTOR:
DATE REFERENCE NO. SUBJECT
11/4/93 3 Resolution Authorizing Submission of Application for Disaster
Relief Grant
SUMMARY OF SUBJECT:
The City is seeking to obtain assistance from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs in the
amount of$350,000 by way of disaster relief for damages occasioned by the May 9 tornado. Governmental
Services Agency has prepared the application (which is available for review in the City Secretary's office but
not included in packet) and the proposed resolution gives council authorization for the signing and submission
of the application.
ALTERNATIVES:
(1) Pass resolution authorizing execution and submission of application for assistance
(2) Decline to take action on resolution and not pursue assistance
ACTION REQUESTED:
Staff recommends passage of resolution authorizing execution and submission of application for disaster relief
assistance to Texas Community Development Program.
REVENUE SOURCES: EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTS:
BUDGETED FISCAL YEAR(s):
ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE:
S
PERSONNEL ❑ OVER/UNDER PROJECTIONS BY:
OPERATIONS ❑ ONE-TIME ❑ • S
CAPITAL 0 RECURRING 0 OTHER COMMENTS:
USER DEPARTMENT COMMENTS:
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
BACKGROUND MEMO MINUTES LETTER
C.I.P. ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION OTHER
BUDGET WYLIE CODE OTHER
MAP, PLAN, SKETCH BID TAB/SPECS OTHER
MINUTES LEGAL
REVIEWED BY:
CITY MANAGER DIRECTOR OF PARKS/REC. CITY SECRETARY
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE DIR. OF PLANNING/ENG. LIBRARY DIRECTOR
POLICE CHIEF CITY ATTORNEY PUBLIC WORKS SUPR.
FIRE CHIEF • - DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC BUILDING OFFICIAL
WORKS
APPROVED FOR SUBMISSION TO CITY COUNCIL
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CITY OF WYLIE,TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WYLIE,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A TEXAS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM APPLICATION TO THE
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
FOR A DISASTER RELIEF GRANT; AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO ACT AS THE CITY'S EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE IN ALL MATTERS PERTAINING
TO THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Wylie desires to maintain affordable and
decent housing and a suitable living environment for persons affected by the May 9, 1993
tornado; and
WHEREAS, certain still conditions exist which have limited the recovery of tornado
victims and still represent a danger to the public health and safety;
WHEREAS,the Governor has declared Wylie a Disaster Area under state law; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary and in the best interests of the City of Wylie to apply for
funding under the 1993 Texas Community Development Program for disaster relief
assistance;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WYLIE, TEXAS:
1. That a Texas Community Development Program application for the disaster relief
assistance is hereby authorized to be filed on behalf of the City of Wylie with the
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDCHA).
2. That the application provide for the request of $350,000.00 in grant funds from
TDCHA's Diaster Relief Fund to provided housing assistance for tornado victims
and demolition/clearance activities.
3. That the City Council directs and designates the Mayor as the City's Chief
Executive Officer and authorized representative to act in all matters in connection
with this application and the City's participation in the Texas Community
Development Program.
Passed and approved this day of , 1992.
John W. Akin, Mayor
City of Wylie, Texas
Attest:
Mary Nichols
City Secretary
City of Wylie
AGENDA COMMUNICATION
Legal Steven P. Deiter
SUBMITTED BY: DIRECTOR:
Nordik,
DATE REFERENCE NO. SUBJECT
11/4/93 L.f- Adoption of Ordinance for Local Regulation of Cable Company
SUMMARY OF SUBJECT:
The City has received authority from the FCC to undertake regulation of local cable companies, as to basic rates
and charges for equipment. In order to implement the authority the City now needs to adopt local regulations
defining how the local regulation will be accomplished in accordance with FCC guidelines. The proposed
ordinance adopts such regulations by amending the existing franchise agreement.
ALTERNATIVES:
(1) Adopt ordinance establishing procedures for local regulation of cable company, as presented
(2) Adoption of ordinance for local regulation of cable companies, as modified
(3) Take no action on adoption of local rules and not undertake local regulation of cable company
ACTION REQUESTED:
Staff is recommending that Council approve the ordinance establishing local regulation of cable companies as
presented.
REVENUE SOURCES: EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTS:
BUDGETED FISCAL YEAR(s):
ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE:
S PERSONNEL ❑ OVER/UNDER PROJECTIONS BY:
OPERATIONS ❑ ONE-TIME ❑ • S
CAPITAL ❑ RECURRING ❑
OTHER COMMENTS:
USER DEPARTMENT COMMENTS:
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
BACKGROUND MEMO MINUTES LETTER
C.I.P. ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION OTHER
BUDGET WYLIE CODE OTHER
MAP, PLAN, SKETCH BID TAB/SPECS OTHER
MINUTES LEGAL
REVIEWED BY:
CITY MANAGER DIRECTOR OF PARKS/REC. CITY SECRETARY
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE DIR. OF PLANNING/ENG. LIBRARY DIRECTOR
POLICE CHIEF CITY ATTORNEY PUBLIC WORKS SUPR.
FIRE CHIEF • . DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC BUILDING OFFICIAL
WORKS
APPROVED FOR SUBMISSION TO CITY COUNCIL
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MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: Steve Deiter .!
SUBJECT: Ordinance Adopting R lations For Local Regulation of TCI
DATE: November 4, 1993
The 1992 Cable Act gives Cities the right to regulate a cable company's charges for basic
services and equipment. In order to actually get the authority and undertake the regulation a City
must first be certified to regulate by the FCC.
The Council has previously approved the application for regulation which was filed with
the FCC, and received by them on the 5th day of October, 1993. Under the FCC regulations
a City becomes certified 30 days after receipt of the application, unless the FCC advises the City
that they are not certified. The City has received no such notification (virtually none will as
FCC wants to give as much as it can to Cities) and therefore it is now certified by default.
The second step in undertaking the regulation is to pass an ordinance which provides for
the local regulation of the cable company. I have prepared such an ordinance for your review
and passage at the November 9, 1993 Council meeting and forward the same herewith. The
ordinance is relatively simple and merely provides that the City will undertake regulation in
accordance with FCC regulations. It does so by amending the existing franchise agreement
which gives the City no regulatory authority.
This ordinance (or another providing for local regulations) must be passed within 120
days after becoming certified, which in the City's case would be around March 1. However,
the sooner the ordinance is passed the sooner the City may begin regulation and I am suggesting
passage at this time, if the ordinance is acceptable to the Council.
The next step after passage of the ordinance is for TCI to file a form with the City which
justifies its current rates in accordance with the FCC guidelines. I am suggesting that the City
retain someone with expertise in the cable field to review this filing, as and when it comes in.
TCI is obviously an expert in the area and they could successfully "manipulate" the information
on the filing in a fashion that would appear legitimate to the untrained observer.
I would also note that when the application for certification was sent to the FCC I sent
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(as required by FCC regulations) a copy of the application to the TCI office in Allen and their
legal department in Denver, both by certified mail, return receipt requested. The one to the
Allen office was never signed for and eventually was returned to me. JoAnn Holtzclaw called
the City on October 25 to request a copy of the application. All of which is rather typical for
their operations and dealings with Wylie.
I am attaching a copy of my September 24, 1993 Memo on this same subject for
background and review. Should you have any question prior to the meeting please do not
hesitate to contact me.
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WYLIE, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 91-4 THE CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH
COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, INC. d/b/a/ TCI CABLEVISION OF TEXAS, INC.
TO PROVIDE FOR LOCAL REGULATION OF CABLE SERVICES AND RATES;
REPEALING ALL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES OR PORTIONS THEREOF;
CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE
WHEREAS, The City entered into a cable franchise agreement (Agreement) with
Communications Services, Inc. d/b/a TCI Cablevision of Texas, Inc. (TCI) on the 12th day of
February, 1993, by virtue of Ordinance 91-4 (Ordinance) which was duly adopted and passed
on said date, which said ordinance and franchise agreement remain in full force and effect; and,
WHEREAS, the City has not heretofore had authority under the agreement nor Federal
Communications Commission regulations, to regulate the rates and service of TCI; and,
WHEREAS, recent Federal legislation entitled The 1992 Cable Act(Act) contains provisions
whereby Cities may gain regulatory authority over the rates for basic service and equipment
charged by cable companies in their jurisdiction; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined, in its legislative capacity, that it would be in
the best interests of the citizens of Wylie for the City have and undertake such regulatory
authority and has made application for certification with the FCC, which said application has
been approved as of the 5th day of November, 1993; and,
WHEREAS, the Council desires to adopt rules and regulations to enable the City to
undertake such regulatory authority in compliance with applicable portions of the Act;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WYLIE, TEXAS, as follows:
SECTION I
That Ordinance 91-4, containing and being the Cable Television Franchise Agreement
between the City and TCI be, and it hereby is, amended as follows:
1. That Section 1.1 Terms is amended by addition of the following term and meaning:
"1992 Act" means the 1992 Cable Television Act as amended."
2. That Section 4.2 Rates and Charges is deleted in its entirety and the following
substituted therefore:
"4.2 Rates and Charges.
A. The City may adopt rules consistent with the 1992 Act.
B. Basic Cable Rate Review Rules and Regulations
1) Initial Basic Rate Review
a) City will review rate documentation submitted by Grantee within 30
days of the date of submission.
b)Rate regulation and orders in connection therewith will be in accordance
with FCC's Rules and Regulations.
2) Basic Rate Increase Requests
a) Cable customers and City must be notified in writing at least 30 days
before any change in the Basic Rate or equipment charges for servicing
Basic Rate customers.
b)The City's notification shall include documentation consistent with FCC
rules and regulations.
c) Rate review procedures and analysis will follow the review procedure
of Article III, Section 5a(1) and (2) of the 1992 Act.
3) Public Notice
a) Public notice regarding rate change public hearings and orders will be
consistent with Article I, Section 18 of the 1992 Act.
b) Within 30 days of the filing of a rate change notification, the City shall
hold a public hearing to consider the proposed rate change, at which
hearing all persons desiring to be heard, including the Grantee, shall be
heard on any matter, including but not limited to, the performance of this
franchise, the Grantee's services, and the proposed new rates.
c) City will also accept written and verbal comments from the public and
interested parties regarding the Grantee's proposed new rates during the
City's rate review process. These comments will be compiled and
submitted to the City Council prior to adoption of rate orders.
4) Confidentiality of Information
Any documentation submitted by the Company is subject to the Freedom of
Information Act. Prior to the City releasing any documentation submitted by the
Grantee, the Grantee has 5 days to appeal release of the information to the FCC.
SECTION II
Should any paragraph, sentence, sub-division, clause, phrase or section of this ordinance
be adjudged or held to be unconstitutional, illegal or invalid the same shall not affect the validity
of this ordinance as a whole or any part or provision thereof, other than the part or parts as
declared to be invalid, illegal, or unconstitutional.
SECTION III
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the City
Council and publication of its caption as the law and the City Charter provide in such cases.
SECTION IV
That all other ordinances and code provisions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the
extent of any such conflict or inconsistency and all other provisions of the Wylie City Code not
in conflict herewith shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION V
The repeal of any ordinance, of parts thereof, by the enactment of this Ordinance, shall
not be construed as abandoning any action now pending under or by virtue of such ordinance;
nor shall it have the effect of discontinuing, abating, modifying or altering any penalty accruing
or to accrue, nor as effecting any rights of the municipality under any section or provisions of
any ordinances at the time of passage of this ordinance.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Wylie, Texas, this
9th day of November, 1993.
By
John W. Akin
Mayor
ATTEST:
Mary Nichols
City Secretary
Approved:
Steven P. Deiter
City Attorney
MEMORANDUM
TO:City Council
FROM: Steve Deiter
SUBJECT: Local Regulation of Cable Companies !'
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DATE: September 24, 1993 �J
As the Council is well aware the City's present Cable franchise gives the City NO
authority or control whatsoever over the rates which TCI charges its customers in the City.
However recent federal legislation, the 1992 Cable Act, gives cities the right to regulate the rates
for basic service (not expanded basic or premium channels)provided by the local cable company.
This right may be obtained by the City in spite of the fact that an existing franchise agreement
provides otherwise, as is the case with the City.
In order to gain the right to regulate the City must pass apply for and receive certification
from the FCC. The application is made by filing Form 328, see attached copy. Once the form
is filed it is considered approved after the passage of 30 days unless the City hears otherwise
from the FCC (which is not likely).
If the City does not get authority to regulate the rates for basic service will be unregulated
as the FCC will not assume any jurisdiction. Consequently, the City probably should get
certification unless it is persuaded that the cable company will keep its rates reasonable even
when not forced to do so. There is currently a price freeze on basic rates, but the freeze expires
on November 15, 1993. If the City hasn't been certified by November 15, the company will be
free to make an unregulated increase in its basic rates. The Council can from it own opinion as
to what our company would do if it could increase rates without restriction.
In addition to the certification the City must pass an ordinance amending the franchise
agreement which provides procedures for local regulation of the rates. I have attached such an
ordinance for your review. However, I am not recommending passage of the Ordinance until
the October Council meeting. The delay will allow me to collect sample regulations from other
Cities to use in further defining our own regulations. The only time restriction in passage of the
ordinance is that the regulations must be in place within 120 days after becoming certified. I
would suggest that the regulations (via adoption of an ordinance) be put into place as soon as
possible following certification (or even slightly before).
The possible down side to undertaking the regulation is there will be some administration
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involved such as auditing rates, expenses, capital costs, etc.. This is especially true of the initial
go round which will result from the City filing for certification. Once the City is certified the
cable company will have to file a report justifying their rates, in accordance with FCC
justification guidelines. Accuracy in this initial report is critical since it will set a base line for
charges and changes in future years. Since the cable company has a vested interest in the matter
and they are somewhat expert at filing out the form they will likely take every opportunity to use
the numbers most beneficial to them. The City staff probably could not catch all of the grey
areas or fluff which the company would put in. Therefore the Council may want to consider
using someone with expertise in the area to audit the justification report (Form 393).
A representative of First Southwest Company (this is the same company who has acted
as the City's financial advisor in bond matters) has contacted me with the request that they be
allowed to provide the required review for an estimated fee of$2,000 to 3,000. This seems a
little high for a small system such as Wylie's. If council wants to give further consideration to
hiring an outside "reviewer" the staff can obtain other prices and bring something back to
Council. It would not be necessary for the Council to make a decision on hiring someone until
sometime after the receipt of certification.
I have also attached a copy of my prior memo to the City Manger (which you should
have received a copy of) for further background on the subject. I am no longer recommending
the engagement of outside counsel to act on the City's behalf in this matter (as is stated in the
last paragraph of the Memo) as I attended a TML seminar in Dallas yesterday and now have the
information to competently handle the matter myself.
Should any of you have any questions on this matter please do not hesitate to contact me
a your convenience.
cc: Steve Norwood
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ORDINANCE NO. 93-43 ADOPTING 1993-1994 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET
Messenger made a motion to approve the budget. Swartz seconded the
motion. The motion was voted on and passed unanimously.
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WYUE, ADOPTING A BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING
RESOURCES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1994, BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1993 AND ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 1994; REPEALING ALL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; CONTAINING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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ORDINANCE NO. 93-44 ADOPTING 1993-1994 TAX RATE
Naish made a motion to approve the ordinance adopting a $0.635 tax rate.
Mondy seconded the motion. The motion was voted on and passed unanimously.
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AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE TAX RATE AND LEVY IN AND FOR THE CITY OF WYLIE,
TEXAS, UPON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY IN SAID CITY OF WYLIE,TEXAS FOR THE
PURPOSE OF PAYING THE CURRENT EXPENSES OF SAID CITY OF THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING SEPTEMBER 30,1 994, AND FOR THE FURTHER PURPOSE OF CREATING A
65 SINKING FUND TO RETIRE THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST OF THE BONDED
INDEBTEDNESS OF SAID CITY; PROVIDING FOR A LIEN ON ALL REAL AND PERSONAL
PROPERTY TO SECURE PAYMENT OF TAXES DUE THEREON; CONTAINING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEAUNG ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS THEREOF IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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AUTHORIZATION FOR CITY OF WYLIE TO REGULATE CERTAIN CABLE RATES
Norwood explained that under the 1992 Cable Act, cities could receive FCC
authority to regulate local cable companies through annual review of basic cable
75 rates. Wright made a motion to authorize the City Manager to submit the application
to FCC on behalf of the City of Wylie. Mondy seconded the motion. The motion was
voted on and passed unanimously.
HOUSING DEMOLITION APPEALS BOARD
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Norwood explained that the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous
Buildings adopting by the City of Wylie provided for a Housing Demolition Appeals
Board. He recommended that the Planning and Zoning Commission be assigned the
role of the Board as opposed to appointing a separate board. Naish questioned if the
85 appointment would conflict with a charter requirement regarding limitations of number
of boards individuals could serve one. City Attorney Steve Deiter stated the members
were not be appointed to serve on additional boards, the Council was expanding the
scope of a board already in place. Swartz made a motion to assign the task of the
Housing Demolition Appeals Board to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
90 Messenger seconded the motion. The motion was voted on and passed
unanimously.
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City of Wylie
AGENDA COMMUNICATION
FINANCE DEPARTMENT BRADY SNELLGROVE
SUBMITTED BY: DIRECTOR:
DATE REFERENCE NO. SUBJECT
Enter into Contract with TML for Health/Dental/Life/AD&D for the period
11/01/93 12/01/93 thru 11/30/94
SUMMARY OF SUBJECT: •
Staff Recommends entering into a contract with TML to provide Health/Dental and Life/Accidental.
Death and Dismemberment insurance coverage. The City received proposals from ten vendors
representing more than 20 different plans. After careful consideration, three plans, TML, Blue
Choice(Blue Cross)and Sanus were selected for further in depth study. That study led
staff to the unanimous decision to recommend TML as the City's health care and life
insurance provider. TML's plan(s)receive high marks from area member cities;they
have a recent history of low or no increases for renewal and costs are within
budgeted range for the City and drop slightly for the employee with dependent
coverage. Further details are provided on the attached fact sheet.
ALTERNATIVES:
No alternatives are recommended.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with TML to provide Health/Dental/Life/Accidental
Death and Dismemberment coverage for the period of 12/01/93 thru 11/30/94.
HEALTH INSURANCE PROPOSAL ANALYSIS - CITY OF WYLIE
CITY FUNDING
COMPANY MO PRM BUDGET EMP.PART OVR(SHRT) COMMENTS
TMUEMP ONLY 195.69 190.24 0.00 (5.45) PPO$10 COPAY/90/70
TMUDEP 304.83 126.68 187.59 9.44 In/out of network rcvs benefits
TOTAL FAMILY 500.52 316.92 187.59 3.99 Does not req.PCP designation
No referrals needed for
specialist care
REFERENCES: Excellent
Annual increases low.
BLUE CHOICE/EM 176.80 190.24 0.00 13.44 PPO PLAN$10 COPAY/90/70
BLUE CHOICE/DEF 320.70 126.68 187.59 (6.43) Benefits comp to TML
TOTAL FAMILY 497.50 316.92 187.59 7.01 Requires PCP designation
Requires referrals for specialist
REFERENCES: Mixed,bad to soso
Annual increases/no specific info
past exp bid low/high raises
SANUS/EMP ONLY 165.85 190.24 0.00 24.39 HMO PLAN$7 COPAY 275 HOS/650 STOP
SANUS/EMP 336.33 126.88 187.59 (21.86) Few providers in Wylie
TOTAL FAMILY 502.18 317.12 187.59 2.53 REFERENCES: Fair/increases high
DEPENDENT COVERAGE 126.68 City Share
187.59 Emp Share
314.27 Total
CITY/EMP CONTRIBUTIONS:
316.92 City
187.59 Employee
504.51 Total City/Emp Contributions(monthly)
PROPOSED COSTS:
195.69 City pay for employee
126.68 City pay for dependent
178.15 Employee pay for dependent
500.52 Total family cost
This represents an approximate 5% savings for employees
City costs stay at the budgeted figures.
HLTHPRO/10.26.93
City of Wylie
AGENDA COMMUNICATION
FINANCE DEPARTMENT BRADY SNELLGROVE
SUBMITTED BY: DIRECTOR:
DATE REFERENCE NO. SUBJECT
Contract with American United Life(AUL)for supplemental Life
11/01/93 and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance coverage
for City of Wylie Employees. Period 12/01/93 thru 11/30/94
SUMMARY OF SUBJECT:
The staff is recommending the City enter into a contract with AUL for Life and Accidental Death
and Dismemberment coverage. We have studied our options for this area of our benefit
package and find that the City can save approximately$4,000 per year by choosing this
option. The offering is independent of any health and/or dental coverage. Our contract with
TML (assuming that is the decision of the Council)requires a minimum of$3,000
Life/AD&D coverage per employee. Taking this into account and the total cost of the AUL
the City savings would be approximately$4,000.
ALTERNATIVES:
None Recommended.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Authorize the City Manager to sign a contract with American United Life for Life
and Accidental Death&Dismemberment insurance coverage for City Employees.
Period 12/01/93 thru 11/30/93.
City of Wylie
AGENDA COMMUNICATION
FINANCE DEPARTMENT BRADY SNELLGROVE
SUBMITTED BY: DIRECTOR:
•
DATE REFERENCE NO. SUBJECT
11/01/93 7 A RESOLUTION declaring expectation to reimburse
expenditures with proceeds of future debt.
SUMMARY OF SUBJECT:
The City is issuing$400,000 in Public Property Finance Contractual Obligation(at 4%plus)in
November. $250,000 of these monies is to be used to refinance existing lease purchses
(at 9%plus)and$150,000 is to be used for new equipment. This resolution is needed to protect
the tax exempt status of this debt in case the City would pay for the new equipment prior to
receiving the new monies.
ALTERNATIVES:
No alternatives are recommended.
ACTION REQUESTED:
The staff is recommending that this resolution be adopted.
FULBRIGHT & JAWORSKI
L.L.P.
A REGISTERED LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP HOUSTON
2200 Ross AVENUE WASHINGTON, D.C.
AUSTIN
SUITE 2800 SAN ANTONIO
DALLAS
TELEPHONE: 214/855-8000 DALLAS, TEXAS 75201 NEW YORK
FACSIMILE: 214/855-8200 LOS ANGELES
LONDON
WRITERS DIRECT DIAL NUMBER: ZURIC
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214/855-8013 HONG KONG
October 22, 1993
Mr. Steven Norwood
City Manager
City of Wylie
2000 Highway 78 North
Wylie, Texas 75098
Dear Mr. Norwood:
Enclosed herewith are two copies of a resolution declaring expectation to
reimburse expenditures with proceeds of future debt which we understand is to be
adopted by the City Council on Tuesday, October 26, 1993. When adopted and
executed, one copy is to be retained for the City's records and one copy is to be
returned to us.
Sincerely,
Ed H. Esquivel
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Enclosures
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION declaring expectation to reimburse
expenditures with proceeds of future debt.
WHEREAS, the City of Wylie, Texas (the "Issuer") intends to
issue debt for the purpose of purchasing personal property (the
"Projects") and further intends to make certain capital
expenditures for the Projects and currently desires and expects to
reimburse such capital expenditures with proceeds of such debt;
WHEREAS, under Treas. Reg. § 1. 150-2 (the "Regulation") , to
fund such reimbursement with proceeds of tax-exempt obligations the
Issuer must declare its expectation to make such reimbursement; and
WHEREAS, the Issuer desires to preserve its ability to
reimburse the Expenditures with proceeds of tax-exempt obligations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WYLIE, TEXAS, THAT the Issuer reasonably expects to reimburse
capital expenditures with respect to the Projects with proceeds of
debt hereafter to be issued by the Issuer, and that this resolution
shall constitute a declaration of official intent under the
Regulation. The maximum principal amount of obligations expected
to be issued for the Projects is $400,000.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this October 26, 1993 .
CITY OF WYLIE, TEXAS
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Secretary
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City of Wylie
AGENDA COMMUNICATION
,at
Legal Steven P. Deiter
SUBMITTED BY: DIRE'TOR:
DATE REFERENCE NO. SUBJECT
11/4/93 Adoption of Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of $400,000 in
Contractual Obligations Debt
SUMMARY OF SUBJECT:
The City is in the process issuing $400,000 in contractual indebtedness to pay off approximately $250,000 in
existing lease purchase agreements and purchase an additional $150,000 in new equipment. The method of
using contractual obligations as a means of financing is provided for in the Local Government Code and is a
less complex method than that of traditional bonds or certificates of obligation. The ordinance authorizes
creation of the debt and governs the issuance and repayment of the debt, much the same as an ordinance on a
bond issue. Passage of the ordinance, or one substantially similar, is necessary to effect the transaction.
ALTERNATIVES:
(1) Adopt ordinance providing for issuance of $400,000 in contractual obligations, Series 1993
(2) Take no action not undertake issuance of contractual obligations
ACTION REQUESTED:
Staff is recommending that Council approve the ordinance authorizing issuance of $400,000 in contractual
obligations, as presented.
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: Steve Deiter
SUBJECT: Ordinance Providing or Issuance of $400,000 in Contractual Obligations
DATE: November 4, 1993
The staff is undertaking a refinance of the City's outstanding lease purchase agreements
(fire truck, communications equipment etc.) which are at a significantly higher rate of interest
than can now be obtained. The refinanced debt is approximately $250,000. In addition to the
refinanced debt the City will be issuing approximately $150,000 in new debt for equipment
purchases.
The means used to finance the $400,000 will be an issuance of contractual obligations.
This method of financing is authorized in the Local Government Code as a less complicated
means to finance certain purchases. Although the paper work is significantly more complicated
it amounts to issuance of a promissory note by the City.
The ordinance which is offered authorizes issuance of the debt and further provides in
great detail the means of issuance and repayment of the debt, much the same as a bond
ordinance. I have read the entire ordinance (35 pages including exhibits), which was prepared
by bond counsel Ed Esquivel, and find the same to be in order and acceptable.
I have not included the entire ordinance in the agenda packet as I assumed Council would
not have the opportunity or inclination to read the same over the weekend. I have included pages
1,2,3, and Exhibit A which contain the general information concerning the issue. Should any
of you desire a complete copy of the ordinance please let me know and I will get it to you over
the weekend.
The resolution pertaining to expectation to reimburse expenditures, which is on the agenda
as a separate item, relates to this same issuance.
Should the Council have any questions on the ordinance or its effect pleas let me know.
Question concerning the details of equipment purchased, financing, etc. should be directed to
Steve or Brady.
cc: Steve Norwood
Brady Snellgrove
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE approving and authorizing the execution
and delivery of "CITY OF WYLIE, TEXAS, PUBLIC
PROPERTY FINANCE CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS, SERIES
1993" ; specifying the terms of such contracts;
making provisions for the payment thereof; and
resolving other matters incident and related to the
execution, performance and payment of such
contracts, including the approval and execution of
a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement and the approval
of an Offering Memorandum; and providing an
effective date.
WHEREAS, pursuant to V.T.C.A. , Local Government Code,
Subchapter A of Chapter 271 (the Public Property Finance Act) , the
City Council is authorized and empowered to execute, perform and
make payments under contracts with any person for the use,
acquisition or purchase of personal property; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of the Public
Property Finance Act, the City Council hereby finds and determines
that the acquisition, use or purchase of certain items of personal
property identified in Exhibit A attached hereto, or such other
personal property, appliances, equipment, furnishings, or interests
therein, considered by the City Council to be necessary, useful
and/or appropriate for purposes of the City, should be financed
under and pursuant to one " •• "' al obligations to be
executed and delivered on ste • - � V the form hereinafter
prescribed; now, therefore, �✓ I i
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WYLIE,
TEXAS:
SECTION 1: Contract Authorization - Contract Amount -
Property Identification. Contracts, aggregating in amount $400,000
(the "Aggregate Contract Amount") and entitled "City of Wylie,
Texas, Public Property Finance Contractual Obligations, Series
1993" (the "Contractual Obligations" or the "Contracts") shall be
and are hereby authorized to be executed and delivered with the
Initial Contracting Party (hereinafter identified in Section 15
hereof) , and the assigns thereof, to finance the use or the
purchase or other acquisition of personal property identified in
Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as
a part of this Ordinance for all purposes, or such other personal
property, appliances, equipment, furnishings, or interests therein,
considered by the City Council to be necessary, useful and/or
appropriate for purposes of the City (the "Property") ; all in
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accordance with and pursuant to authority conferred by the laws of
the State of Texas, particularly the Public Property Finance Act.
SECTION 2 : Fully Registered Form - Contract Date -
Authorized Amounts-Installment Payments-Interest Rates. The
Contracts shall be made, executed and delivered in fully registered
form, bear a date of November 1, 1993 (the "Contract Date") , and,
except for the Initial Contracts authorized in Section 7 hereof,
shall be in authorized amounts of $5,000 or any integral multiple
thereof (not to exceed an Installment Amount) , and the Aggregate
Contract Amount shall be payable in annual installments (the
"Installment Amounts") on August 15 in the amounts and interest
shall accrue on such Installment Amounts at per annum rate(s) as
follows:
Interest
Payment Date Installment Amount Rate(s)
1994 $100,000
1995 95, 000
1996 100, 000
1997 105, 000
Interest on the unpaid Installment Amounts shall accrue from
the Contract Date (calculated on the basis of a 360-day year of
twelve 30-day months) and such interest shall be payable on
February 15 and August 15 in each year, commencing August 15, 1994.
SECTION 3: Terms of Payment-Paving Agent/Registrar. The
Installment Amounts on each Contract and the interest thereon shall
be payable only to the registered contracting party or person
(hereinafter called the "Contracting Party") appearing on the
registration and transfer books maintained by the Paying
Agent/Registrar and such Installment Amounts and the interest
payable thereon shall be payable in coin or currency of the United
States of America, which at the time of payment is legal tender for
the payment of public and private debts, and without exchange or
collection charges to the Contracting Party.
The selection and appointment of Texas Commerce Trust Company,
National Association to serve as Paying Agent/Registrar for the
Contracts is hereby approved and confirmed. Books and records
relating to the registration, payment, exchange and transfer of the
Contracts (the "Contract Register") shall at all times be kept and
maintained on behalf of the City by the Paying Agent/Registrar, all
as provided herein, in accordance with the terms and provisions of
a "Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement" , substantially in the form
attached hereto as Exhibit B, and such reasonable rules and
regulations as the Paying Agent/Registrar and the City may
prescribe. The Mayor and City Secretary are hereby authorized to
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SECTION 27: Effect of Headings. The Section headings
herein are for convenience only and shall not affect the
construction hereof.
SECTION 28: Construction of Terms. If appropriate in the
context of this Ordinance, words of the singular number shall be
considered to include the plural, words of the plural number shall
be considered to include the singular, and words of the masculine,
feminine or neuter gender shall be considered to include the other
genders.
SECTION 29: Severability. If any provision of this
Ordinance or the application thereof to any circumstance shall be
held to be invalid, the remainder of this Ordinance and the
application thereof to other circumstances shall nevertheless be
valid, and the City Council hereby declares that this Ordinance
would have been enacted without such invalid provision.
SECTION 30: Public Meeting. It is officially found,
determined, and declared that the meeting at which this Ordinance
is adopted was open to the public and public notice of the time,
place, and subject matter of the public business to be considered
at such meeting, including this Ordinance, was given, all as
required by V.T.C.A. , Local Government Code, Chapter 551.
SECTION 31: Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take
effect and be in force immediately from and after its passage, and
it is so ordained.
PASSED AND ADOPTED, this November 9, 1993 .
CITY OF WYLIE, TEXAS
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Secretary
(City Seal)
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EXHIBIT A
Description of Estimated Estimated Acquisition
Property Cost Date
Radio System* $
Pumper Truck*
Computer System*
Backhoe
Mini Pumper
1 Ton Dump Truck
*existing leases
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FULBRIGHT & JAWORSKI
L.L.P.
A REGISTERED LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP HOUSTON
2200 Ross AVENUE WASHINGTON, D.C.
AUSTIN
SUITE 2800 SAN ANTONIO
DALLAS
TELEPHONE: 214/855-8000 DALLAS, TEXAS 75201 NEW YORK
FACSIMILE: 214/855-8200 LOS ANGELES
LONDON
ZURICH
WRITER'S DIRECT DIAL NUMBER: HONG KONG
214/855-8013
November 2, 1993
VIA FEDERAL EXPRESS
COD
Mr. Steven Norwood CO
City Manager
City of Wylie
2000 Highway 78 North
Wylie, Texas 75098
Re: $400,000 "City of Wylie, Texas, Public Property Finance Contractual
Obligations, Series 1993", dated November 1, 1993
Dear Mr. Norwood:
Enclosed herewith is a notice of meeting to be posted in accordance with the
attached memorandum. Said notice pertains to the meeting of the City Council to be
held on November 9, 1993 and is concerned with the action to be taken by the Council
with respect to providing for the execution and delivery of the above described
contractual obligations.
If a notice of meeting has already been posted for such meeting and said
notice includes the subject matter mentioned above, the enclosed notice may be
discarded.
Also enclosed is a draft of the ordinance providing for the execution and
delivery of the subject contracts for review by appropriate officials of the City and
distribution to councilmembers prior to the meeting to be held November 9, 1993.
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Mr. Steven Norwood
November 2, 1993
Page 2
Should you have any questions, please advise.
Sincerely,
Ed H. Esquivel
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Enclosures
cc: Mr. David Medanich
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City of Wylie
AGENDA COMMUNICATION
Legal Steven P. Deiter
SUBMITTED BY: DIRECTOR:
DATE REFERENCE NO. SUBJECT
11/4/93 Votes for Nomination to Central Appraisal Board
SUMMARY OF SUBJECT:
The City has 32 votes to cast in voting to appoint board members to the Collin County Central Appraisal Board
of Directors. The votes must be cast for the persons whose names appear on the official ballot. The ballot
contains the names of Bart Peddicord and Richard Parker whom the Council appointed at its last meeting. The
City may cast all of its votes for one candidate or among two or more candidates. Once the Council determines
how it desires to allocate its 32 votes a resolution must be passed indicating the number of votes cast for the
person(s) they were cast for.
ALTERNATIVES:
Determine who to cast votes for and pass resolution indicating vote. With the exception of not voting no
alternatives exist
ACTION REQUESTED:
Passage of resolution casting City's 32 votes for Director of the Collin County Central Appraisal District, for
the candidate(s) determined by the council.
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1 CENTRA i APPRAISAL DISTRICT OF COLLIN COUNTY
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October 18, 1993
Steve Norwood, City Manager
City of Wylie
P. O. Box 428
Wylie, TX 75098
Dear Mr. Norwood:
Enclosed you will find the ballot listing the nominees for
the Board Of Director positions for the Central Appraisal
District of Collin County. The candidates are listed
alphabetically by their last name.
Each voting unit must vote in open meeting, report its vote
by written resolution, and submit it to the chief appraiser
by November 15, 1993. Each unit may cast all its votes for
one candidate or distribute the votes among any number of
the candidates listed. Since there is no provision for
write-in candidates, the Chief Appraiser may not count votes
for someone not listed on the official ballot.
Sincerely,
mmie C. Honea
,Chief Appraiser
JCH/mlr
Enclosure
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1024 S.Greenville Avenue,#120•Allen,Texas 75002•(214)390-7990•(214)542-0306•FAX(214)390-7498
FORM#203.05.92 A
1111111//1111/1111,14
7777
CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT OF COLLIN COUNTY
OFFICIAL BALLOT
ISSUED TO: City of Wylie NUMBER OF VOTES: 32
FOR: BOARD OF DIRECTORS, CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT OF
COLLIN COUNTY.
RAY BODENSTEINER VOTES
RONALD CARLISLE VOTES
TED DICKEY VOTES
LINDA K. ENGLE VOTES
DR. LEO FITZGERALD VOTES
ANTHONY GEER VOTES
BRUCE HOPEWELL VOTES
OLIN JAYE VOTES
JIM OWENS VOTES
RICHARD PARKER VOTES
BART PEDDICORD VOTES
DONALD P. RODENBAUGH VOTES
BOB SHINN VOTES
OCTOBER 18, 1993
Jimmie C. Honea, Chief Appraiser
Section 6 . 03 (g) of the State Property Tax Code requires the
above action be taken by resolution, therefore, please
attach a copy of the resolution to this ballot and return to
the Chief Appraiser, at 1024 S . Greenville Ave. #120, Allen,
Texas 76002, no later than November 15, 1993.
1024 S. Greenville Avenue,#120•Allen,Texas 75002•(214)390-7990•(214)542-0306•FAX(214)390-7498
FORM#203.05.92 A
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WYLIE, TEXAS, CASTING VOTES FOR
THE COLLIN COUNTY CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WYLIE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the City Council of the City of Wylie does hereby cast all 32 of
their eligible votes for
NAME:
SECTION 2. That the City Secretary of the City of Wylie is hereby directed to
notify the Chief Appraiser of the Central Appraisal District of the City Council's decision.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED this the 9th day of November 1993.
APPROVED
ATTEST
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10-13-93 02: 40?M FROM CADET TO 44 ?3, :
RESOLUTION NO. 1.206-10-93 (R)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, PLACING IN NOMINATION DONALD P. RODENBAUGR OF
609 BUSH DRIVE, ALLEN, TEXAS FOR A POSITION ON THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF THE CENTRAL APPRAISAL, DISTRICT OF COLLIN COUNTY,
TEXAS.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN.
COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS THAT:
SECTION 1: The Council places in nomination Donald P. Rodenbaugh of 609 Bush Drive, Allen, 'rexa:
to be a member of the Board of Directors of the Central Appraisal District of Collin County.
SECTION 2: The City Secretary is hereby directed to notify the Chief Appraiser of the Central Appraisa?
District of this nomination.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, ON THIS 7TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1993.
APPROVED
J6e Farmer, MAYOR
ATTEST;
dy IV rison, CITY SECRETARY
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RESOLUTION NO 'Oo 10-93 (R)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, PLACING IN NOMINATION DONALD P. RODENBAUGH OF
609 BUSH DRIVE, ALLEN, TEXAS FOR A POSITION ON TIrE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF THE CENTRAL APPRAISAL, DISTRICT OF COLLIN COUNTY,
1'EXAS.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN,
COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS THAT:
SECTION 1: The Council places in nomination Donald P. Rodenbaugh of 609 Bush Drive, Alien, Texas
to be a member of the Board of Directors of the Central Appraisal District of Collin County.
SECTION 2: The City Secretary is hereby directed to notify the Chief Appra;:, r of the Central Appraisal
District of this nomination.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN. COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, ON THIS 7TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1993.
APPROVED
.1 e Fanner, MAYOR
ATTEST:
dy V riison, CITY SECRETARY
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AGENDA COMMUNICATION
SUBMITTED BY: Finance Dept.- Purchasing Div. DIRECTOR: Brady Sneligrove
DATE REFERENCE NO. SUBJECT
11/5/93 Bids for Sewer Jetting Machine
SUMMARY OF SUBJECT: The City's ten year old Aquatech sewer jetting machine is inoperable
and repairs are no longer feasible or cost effective. Bids have been solicited for
a new trailer mounted sewer jetter (bid tabulation follows) . Purchase is to be funded
by the Capital (Fleet) Replacement Fund. The bid specifications were based on a high
pressure (4000 psi)-low water volume type of jetter which City staff had inspected
and approved as the most desirable type of jetting machine. Prior to the bid solici-
tation, a 4000 psi jetting unit was placed on rental and has been in use for a period
of one month. Based on this hands-on experience, the Utility Foreman and the Wastewater
Crew Chief have reconsidered their original assessment of this piece of equipment and
would now prefer to replace the Aquatech jetter with a similar low pressure-high water
volume machine. Bids were received for this type machine but they don't meet spec's.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Purchase machine as specified, awarding to lowest responsive bidder.
2. Reject all bids and solicit new bids based on revised specifications.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Staff recommends that Council reject all bids and authorize solicitation of new
bids with revised specifications for a low pressure/high volume sewer jetting
machine.
BID TABULATION: BID 94-01, TRAILER MOUNTED SEWER JETTER October 20, 1993
Bidder Name Make/Model Base Bid (New) Alternate (Demo) Trade-In
Conley-Lott, U.S. Jetting 4014-300 32,000.00 26,430.00
Nichols
Sreco Flexible Sreco HP4030 27,500.00
Industrial Shamrock SPT 4000 24,000.00
Disposal Supply
Industrial Shamrock SPT 650 17,500.00
Disposal Supply
Texas Harben 4014 29,765.00 3,680.00
Underground
Texas Underground SR 325 26,580.00 3,680.00
Underground
Naylor Supply Sniper 747-4000 28,000.00 950.00
Montgomery Shamrock SPT 4000 23,800.00 5,200.00
Municipal Supply
Shamrock Shamrock SPT 650 21,700.00 4,900.00
Pipe Tools
Shamrock Shamrock SPT 650 38,500.00 5,200.00
Pipe Tools Truck Mounted
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City of Wylie
AGENDA COMMUNICATION
SUBMITTED BY: PARKS & RECREATION DEPT.DIRECTOR: BILL NELSON
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DATE REFERENCE NO. SUBJECT
10/09/93 THREE (3) NEW SOFTBALL AND ONE (1) REFURBISHED
11 FOOTBALL SCOREBOARDS AT COMMUNITY PARK
SUMMARY OF SUBJECT:
There have been requests on several occasions for the installation of scoreboards at Community
Park. After discussions with three (3) softdrink vendors about providing scoreboards; Dr.
Pepper offered the best contract. The three (3) softball field scoreboards will consist of one
(1) each for; Eldridge, Cooper and Tibbals fields. The one (1) football scoreboard will be for
the field on the southeast side of the park. A five (5) year contract with Dr. Pepper will
provide these scoreboards. This proposal has been approved by the Parks & Recreation Board.
ALTERNATIVES:
1.) Approve the five (5) year contract with Dr. Pepper.
2.) Modify the contract with Dr. Pepper.
3.) Deny the proposed contract with Dr. Pepper.
ACTION REQUESTED:
1.) Approve the five (5) year contract with Dr. Pepper.
MINUTES
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
October 25, 1993
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board met in regular session on Monday, October 25, 1993 at 7:00 PM in
the Council Chambers of the Municipal Complex located at 2000 SH 78 N. A quorum was present and notice
had been posted in the time and manner required by law. Members present were Chairman John Burns, Vice-
Chairman Jerry Smith and members Willie Calverley, Janice Neely, Aubrey Burroughs, Mark Jenneman and
Dan Chestnut. City staff members present were Bill Nelson, Supt. of Parks and Barbara LeCocq, Secretary.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Chairman Burns.
ITEM NO. 1 - CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM MEETINGS HELD ON AUGUST 23. 1993
AND SEPTEMBER 27. 1993 - Bill Nelson corrected the minutes as follows: July meeting, Jerry Smith was
nominated for Vice-Chairman by Willie Calverley; August meeting item number 3 - should read "crushed
limestone"; September meeting item #2, "decided to go with crushed lime and with gravel and lime at entrance
and parking lot; September meeting item# 3, typo - line of"drinks" rather than "drains". A motion was made
by Aubrey Burroughs to approve the minutes as corrected. Seconded by Willie Calverley - all in favor, motion
carried.
ITEM NO. 2 - DISCUSS AND CONSIDER COMMUNITY PARK SCOREBOARDS - Mr. Nelson stated he
had conversations with several drink vendors regarding the provision of new scoreboards for three softball fields
at Community Park. Mr. Nelson's opinion is that Dr. Pepper's offer would be best for the park. Dr. Pepper's
proposal included exclusive rights to sales at the Park concession stand, City Hall and the Public Works
vending machines with a five year contract. The cost to the City would be approximately $6,125 for the
installation of the scoreboards. City staff would do the actual installation with an electrician doing the wiring
and hook-up at an approximate cost of$5500. Mr. Nelson also spoke to the Dr. Pepper representative about
a scoreboard for the football field. This would be a refurbished board with the same requirements for City
installation. Board members expressed a desire for Mr. Nelson to inquire about the possibility of a scoreboard
for a 4th field. A motion was made by Willie Calverley to recommend to the City Council that the City accept
the proposal made by Dr. Pepper for three new scoreboards on softball fields at Community Park. Seconded
by Jerry Smith. All in favor - motion carried.
ITEM NO. 3 - DISCUSS AND CONSIDER WSA REQUESTS - Dan Chestnut asked about dugout covers to
be installed properly. Items discussed for Community Park were bulletin board near concession stand, new
bleachers, concrete around backstops, more diamond clay on infields, doors for stalls in women's restrooms,
cover expanded metal over restrooms, laborer to service restrooms/litter on
Saturdays, flat fee for light usage, upkeep of fields by City, scoreboards, dugout covers installed properly, back
screens, proper equipment to drag the fields, more than one portable toilet for T-Ball fields, elevated
scorekeeper table, temporary fence around fields #5 and #6, water faucets near the infields, permanent fence
around Rowell field, grass infield on Eldridge field, sell advertising on fences as a fund raiser. Also on the
WSA list of requests was what has the City done for the baseball park in the past other than upkeep. This was
answered by Mr. Nelson with general maintenance has been provided as well as clay, lights, sprinkler system.
Mr. Nelson stated that most items on this list have been addressed by the City through budgetary or other
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budget combined with the Community Park fund is capable of funding all these items; however, asked that the
Board prioritize the items in order to create a reserve in case of cost over-runs and to provide start-up funds
for the next year.
Mr. Burns asked Tommy Pulliam, Baseball Commissioner what he would consider to be priority items. Priority
items included concrete or similar material around backstops to stop soil/clay washing during rainy season.
Dugout covers, water faucets near the infields, additional portable toilet(s), fence around Rowell Field, grass
on Eldridge Field infields, advertising on fences and temporary fencing around fields 5 &6 during T-ball season
also were included on the priority list.
Dan Chestnut asked David Orr of WSA to speak to the Board about some of his concerns. Mr. On stated that
his primary concern was the allocation of field usage. He feels the City needs a written policy concerning field
usage to set priority claims on fields. Orr stated that he feels City residents and residents of the WISD should
have priority over those outside this area for field usage. He would also like to see youth activities take
precedence over adult activities. The number of young people participating in the baseball/softball programs
is so great that scheduling fields for games and practice is a problem. He is asking that the City establish a
written policy with guidelines.
Jerry Smith made a motion that-tt two small bleachers at a cost of$2200 be deleted from the list
of things to be done, also delete the grass infield at a cost of$2100 and add $500 for diamond clay. Motion,
seconded by Aubrey Burroughs, all in favor, motion carried.
ITEM NO. 4 - DISCUSS AND CONSIDER NOVEMBER 22, 1993 MEETING - A discussion was held on
whether or not to hold the regular meeting due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. The consensus was to hold the
meeting as regularly scheduled.
ITEM NO. 5 - CITY COUNCIL/PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD JOINT MEETING - Bill
Nelson stated that Steve Norwood, City Manager had tentatively set November 11, 1993 at 7 PM for this joint
meeting. Notices confirming this date will be sent to members of the Council and the Advisory Board.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION - None
ADJOURNMENT - There being no further business, a motion was made by Dan Chestnut, seconded by Willie
Calverley to adjourn. Meeting adjourned by Chairman Burns.
John Burns, Chairman
Submitted by:
Barbara LeCocq, Secretary
P&R.102593
MEMO
TO: Steve Norwood
FROM: Bill Nelson
DATE: October 21 , 1993
SUBJECT: Scoreboards
After many discussions with representatives from Coca-Cola, Dr .
Pepper and Pepsi , the following offers for providing three (3)
softball field scoreboards at Community Park were made :
Coca-Cola - 8 year contract
Dr . Pepper - 5 year contract
Pepsi - 10 year contract
All three ( 3) companies own the scoreboards for the contract term;
require exclusive rights to sales at the concession stand, City
Hall/Public Works vending machines ; they provide new scoreboards
with remote controls and cable ; City installs scoreboards ( except
for Pepsi - they will install ) ; City provides electrical hookups
and maintains scoreboards .
Installation cost estimates
Electrical Contractor ( including wiring for possible future fourth
scoreboard) $ 5 , 500 . 00
Support Beams $ 350 . 00
Concrete $ 175 . 00
Miscellaneous Hardware $ 100 . 00
TOTAL $ 6 , 125 . 00
The City of Wylie and Allen Weiss Enterprises have a lease
agreement until March 1 , 1996 for Weiss to operate the concession
stand . Also , Weiss ' primary provider of fountain drinks is Dr .
Pepper . In my discussions with all three ( 3) companies , Dr . Pepper
was the company who really seemed interested in this project . In
addition, they have offered to provide a refurbished scoreboard for
the football field under the terms of the original offer . (This
installation cost estimate forthcoming) AaL. 0O,Oo - voci Aa.,_ 1 c-'tv,�a%
I believe that the costs for three ( 3 ) scoreboards and possibly the 90
football scoreboard can be paid from the Community Park Fund.
Therefore , I am recommending that the City of Wylie go with Dr .
Pepper on this project .
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AGENDA COMMUNICATION
Legal Steven P. De'
SUBMITTED BY: DIRECTOR:
DATE REFERENCE NO. SUBJECT
11/4/93 Filing of Lawsuit by Doyle and Patti Spurgin For Damages Sustained in
a June 21, 1993 fire at 1956 N. HWY 78
SUMMARY OF SUBJECT:
The Spurgin's have filed an action against the City for damages they sustained in the fire on their
premises located at 1956 N Hwy 78, in Wylie on June 21, 1993. The petition alleges that the City was
negligent in that it failed to have sufficient amounts of water available to effectively fight the fire and as a
consequence of the alleged negligence they suffered actual and special damages. Although the petition does not
specify the amount of the damages, the Spurgin's have previously notified the City that the amount of their
demand was $750,000.
ALTERNATIVES:
No alternatives are stated as this matter is in litigation and there is no alternative to dealing with it. The
alternative ways of proceeding at this point may be addressed in executive session.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Staff recommendation is that council consider the content of the suit and appropriate responses and
strategies, all in executive session, and take appropriate action, if any, following the executive session.
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DOYLE SPURGIN AND § IN THE DISTRICTT ti O
PATTI SPURGIN § /
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VS. § OF DALLAS COUNTY
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THE CITY OF WYLIE, TEXAS § JNDICIAt, DISTRICT
PLAINTIFFS ' ORIGINAL PETITION S
TO THE HONORABLE JUDGE OF SAID COURT: &ly
COMES NOW, DOYLE SPURGIN AND PATTI SPURGIN, Plaintiffs herein,
and complain of The City of Wylie, Texas, Defendant in this action,
and for cause of action shows the following:
I.
A. Plaintiff Doyle Spurgin is an individual residing in
Dallas County, Texas.
B. Plaintiff Patti Spurgin is an individual residing in
Dallas County, Texas.
C. Defendant is a municipality situated in Dallas County,
Texas. Defendant may be served with process by serving the
Honorable John Akin, Mayor fo R ie, Texas, at 2000
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North Highway 78, Wylie, Dallas County, Texas.
II.
Venue is proper in this court because the events which are the
basis of this suit occurred, at least at part, in Dallas County,
Texas.
III.
Plaintiffs have suffered personal injuries when on June 21,
1993, Plaintiffs were unable to obtain water with which to
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extinguish a fire which ultimately destroyed their business
premises at 1956 Highway 78. A citywide loss of water pressure was
proximately caused by the negligence of The City of Wylie and/or
its employees and agents who failed to activate and/or properly
maintain city water pumps that were necessary to supply the city
with adequate water pressure.
IV.
Defendant, The City of Wylie, Texas may be held to answer in
a court of law because, this claim arises from the use of tangible
personal property by Defendant, so that sovereign immunity is
waived under the Texas Tort Claims Act.
V.
At all times material, all of the agents, servants, and
employees of the Defendant who were in any way connected with the
occurrence or acting within the course and scope of their
employment or official duties and in the furtherance of the duties
of their office or employment.
VI.
The occurrence described in this petition is a direct and
proximate result of the negligence of The City of Wylie, Texas and
its agents, servants and officers who negligently failed to
activate and/or properly maintain city water pumps that were
necessary to supply the city with adequate water pressure. .
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VII.
As the direct and proximate result of the negligence of the
Defendant, Plaintiffs have suffered mental anguish and emotional
distress. Plaintiffs have been damaged in excess of the minimum
jurisdictional limits of this court.
VIII.
Prior to the filing of this lawsuit, and within six months
from the date of the occurrence described in this petition,
Plaintiffs presented notice of their claim to Steve Deider, City
Attorney for The City of Wylie, Texas, as prescribed by the Texas
Torts Claims Act. A true copy of the notices are attached as
Exhibit "A" and incorporated by reference herein as if set out in
full for all purposes.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs pray that Defendant be cited to appear
and answer, and that upon final trial Plaintiffs have:
1. Judgment against Defendant for the actual and special
damages suffered by Plaintiffs as a result of Defendant's
conduct, in an amount within the jurisdictional limits
of this court.
2 . Costs of suit.
3 . Pre-judgment and Post-judgment interest as provided by
law.
4. Such other and further relief to which Plaintiffs may be
justly entitled.
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Respectfully submitted,
FOWLER, WILES, NORTON
& KEITH, L.L.P.
BY a 91 a i
J. kr' SCOTT JONES
State Bar No. 10911600
JOEL T. GOMEZ
State Bar No. 00784142
1900 Cityplace Center
2711 North Haskell
Dallas, Texas 75204
214/841-3000 Telephone
214/841-3099 Telecopier
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFS
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FORM NO. 353-3 — CITATION
THE STATE OF TEXAS CITATION
THE crrY OF WYLIE, TEXAS r ,
by serving the Mszior, Jc n Akin 3- /0 - (32 - 93
TO 2000 North Highway 78 •
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Wylie, TX ; /Y/J�)4 ft/-`f� /7/ el m/ No. 93-11138-E
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Ibyle Spurgin, Etal
You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written
answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the
vs.
expiration of twenty days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judgment may
be taken against you. Your answer should be addressed to the clerk of the 101st Judicial
District Court at the George L. Allen, Sr. Courts Building, 600 Commerce Street, Dallas,Texas ' cur OF WYLIE, TEXAS
75202-4606. Said Plaintiff being
tbyle Spuugin and Patti Spuxgin
ISSUED
Filed in said Court on the 21st day of- October 19 93 against This 22nd day of Cctnber 19 93
THE cur OF WYLIE, TEXAS BILL LONG
Clerk, District Courts,
For suit, said suit being numbered 93-11138-E , the nature of which demand Dallas County, Texas
s as follows: By CarO Dpree Deputy
SUIT ON nAMACES, E1U.
is shown on said petition, a copy of which accompanies this citation. Atty for Plaintiff
',f this citation is not served, it shall be returned unexecuted.
Joel T. 0anez
1900 CityPlace Center
WITNESS: BILL LONG. Clerk of the District Courts of Dallas, County Texas. Dallas, 'rx 75204
3iven under my name and the Seal of said Court at office this the 22ni day of 214-841-3000
October 19 9'5
ATTEST: BILL LONG
'Jerk of the District Courts of Dallas County, Texas
3y Deputy