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02-24-2004 (City Council) Agenda Packet NOTICE OF MEETING WYLIE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Tuesday, February 24, 2004 6:00 p.m. Wylie Municipal Complex—Council Chambers/Council Conference Room 2000 State Highway 78 North Wylie,Texas 75098 CALL TO ORDER ..; .. IN U OCCATI N PLEDGE OF ALLEG i AN PIIOCL\ ATI 11 S& PRES NT TlONS • "Proclamation of Appreciation" for Brady Snellgrove,Upon His Retirement and Many Years of Service to the City of Wylie. • Presentation of"Lifesaver Award" to Billy Robertson. cITIZEI S PAI TICIP TI©1 :< COl' SENT AGED Dr matters fisted udder the Consent A .nda a e considered to be routine by the Council and I be enacted b. < d+sx e,. :....,:.... ; ;... .:. ,. . �te�u �c:,, ;t�uf tem �s:�ereiiyod ;one u#�au `l$ere awt�separate.elEseuon of tl .. ..,s:��l�s �ru�s irons t Cos gut A g a.and wiill e s dered pa rately A. Approval of the Minutes from the Regular Meeting of February 10, 2004 and the Joint Meeting between WISD Board of Trustees and the City Council of the City of Wylie, February 12, 2004. B. Consider and act upon Resolution #2004-07(R) of the City Council of the City of Wylie, Texas, changing authorized representatives for Local Government Investment Cooperative ("LOGIC"). C. Consider and act upon Resolution #2004-08(R) of the City Council of the City of Wylie, Texas, authorizing participation and designating authorized representatives in TexPool. D. Consider and act upon approval of Resolution #2004-09(R) of the City Council of the City of Wylie, Texas, declaring the current number of inhabitants to be 25,850. • E. Consider and act upon suspending the enforcement of Ordinance #2003-26, Sidewalk Repair and Maintenance. INDIVID N IDUAL COE .TION Tabled Item from 2-10-04 Motion to remove from table and: 1. Consider and act upon changes to the existing wrecker service contract. Authorize the City Manager to enter into revised contract with Wylie Auto Towing. Executive Summary Staff has reviewed the existing wrecker service contract between the City of Wylie and Wylie Auto Towing. The amendments requested by Wylie Auto Towing can be addressed through current legislative changes referenced in the original contract or by the authorized representative of the City of Wylie.No further action is needed on this item. 2. Consider and act upon an appointment to the Wylie Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors,to fill an unexpired term. Executive Summary As per section 4.01Board of Directors of the First Amended Bylaws of the Wylie Economic Development Corporation,the business and affairs of the Corporation and all corporate powers shall be exercised by or under the authority of the Board of Directors,appointed by the governing body of the City of Wylie. Section 4.02 Number and Qualifications requires that each Director shall meet at least one(1)of the following: (a) serve, or have served,as Chief Executive Officer of a company; or (b) serve, or have served, in a position of executive management of a company; or (c) serve,or have served, in a professional capacity. In addition to the above qualifications: (1) each director must have lived in the City Limits or operated a business in the City Limits for a minimum of one(1)year;and (2) each Director must live in the City Limits during the tenure in office. Kevin St. John was appointed to a three(3)year term on the Wylie Economic Development Corporation on July 28, 2003 with the term expiring in July, 2006. Mr. St. John is moving out of the City Limits and has resigned from the Board effective March 1, 2004. AD3(JURNMENT In addition to any specifically identified Executive Sessions,Council may convene into Executive Session at any point during the open meeting to discuss any item posted on this agenda. The Open Meetings Act provides specific exceptions that require that a meeting be open. Should Council elect to convene into Executafi i ff ion, those exceptions will be specifically identified and announced. Any subsequent action,as a result of this Executive`��syalyw~ 11 gn and recorded in open session. .• y t I certify that this Notice of Meeting roas d.dn this 20tiidelyof k'ebruary,2004 at 5:00 p.m. as required by law in accordance with Section 551.042 of the Texas Govetament CaLawan1I at't II aiWropriate news media contacted. 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Proclamation Whereas, Brady Snellgrove began his employment with the City of Wylie on October 14, 1991 as the Director of Finance; and Whereas, Brady Snellgrove has served in Municipal Government for 25 years beginning with the City of Garland in 1978 as a staff accountant for three years, and then working for the City of Plano as a staff accountant for three years, and for the Town of Addison as Chief Accountant for eight years before joining the City of Wylie; and Whereas, Brady Snellgrove earned a BA in Accounting from the University of Texas at Arlington in May of 1977 while working fulltime for E-Systems in the private sector before beginning his career in Municipal Government; and Whereas, After serving over 12 years with the City of Wylie, Brady Snellgrove will retire on February 27, 2004; and Whereas,; Brady Snellgrove will certainly enjoy his retirement with his wife Jean, of 44 years, his son Timothy and daughter Ruth, and five grandchildren, Mitchell, Lindsey, Kathryn, Sarah, and Lillian; and Whereas, the citizens of Wylie, the City Council, and all of the City of Wylie employees will miss his dedication and wish him the best. Now, therefore, I, John Mondy, Mayor of the City of Wylie, Texas, do hereby proclaim, February 24, 2004 a day to honor Brady Snellgrove for his dedication to the City of Wylie and his 25 years of service in Municipal Government exemplifying excellence in public service. Proclaimed this 24th day of February, 2004. John Mondy, Mayor WYLIE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. B. February 24, 2004 Issue Consider and act upon Resolution #2004-07(R) of the City Council of the City of Wylie, Texas, changing authorized representatives for Local Government Investment Cooperative ("LOGIC"). Background The City currently utilizes Local Government Investment Cooperative("Logic")as an investment option. Logic was created under the guidelines established by the Texas Public Funds Investment Act. The administrator of the plan is SW Capital Corp., a division of Southwest Securities, Inc. The City has utilized Logic as an investment option for several years. Due to the retirement of the Finance Director it is now necessary to designate new authorized representatives. To do so requires a resolution of the governing body. In the past we have designated the City Manager, the Assistant City Manager and the Finance Director as representatives. Financial Considerations N/A Other Considerations Changing of authorized representatives will allow a smooth transition and continued utilization of LOGIC as an investment option. Staff Recommendation It is recommended that the City Council pass this resolution authorizing the Acting City Manager,Mindy Manson, and the Assistant Finance Director, Ron Hutchison as the authorized representatives for LOGIC. Attachments Resolution#2004-07(R) Prepared by Reviewed by Finance City Manager Approval RESOLUTION NO. 2004-07 (R) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WYLIE AUTHORIZING THE CHANGE OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT COOPERATIVE. WHEREAS, the City of Wylie by authority of that certain Local Government Investment Cooperative Resolution No. 95-5 (R) has entered into that certain Interlocal Agreement and has become a participant in the public funds investment pool created thereunder known as Local Government Investment Cooperative ("LOGIC"); WHEREAS, the Resolution designated on one or more "Authorized Representatives" within the meaning of the Agreement; WHEREAS, the Government Entity now wishes to update and designate the following persons as the "Authorized Representatives" within the meaning of the Agreement; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: The following officers, officials or employees of the Government Entity are hereby designated as "Authorized Representatives" within the meaning of the Agreement, with full power and authority to: deposit money to and withdrawal money from the Government Entity's LOGIC account or accounts from time to time in accordance with the Agreement and the Information Statement describing the Agreement and to take all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of funds of the Government Entity in LOGIC: Signature: Printed Name: _Mindy Manson Title: Acting City Manager Signature: Printed Name: Ron Hutchison Title: Assistant Finance Director Signature: Printed Name: Title: The foregoing supersedes and replaces the Government Entity's previous designation of officers, officials or employees of the Government Entity as Authorized Representatives under the Agreement pursuant to paragraph 4 of the Resolution. Except as hereby modified, the Resolution shall remain in full force and effect. Passed and approved this 24th day of February, 2004. John Mondy, Mayor ATTEST: Carole Ehrlich, City Secretary WYLIE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. C. February 24, 2004 Issue Consider and act upon Resolution #2004-08(R) of the City Council of the City of Wylie, Texas, authorizing participation and designating authorized representatives in TexPool. Background The City currently utilizes Texas Local Government Investment Pool ("TexPool") as an investment option. Texpool is under the oversight of the Comptroller of Public Accounts. Currently,administrative and investment services are provided to TexPool by Lehman Brothers, Inc. and Federated Investors, Inc.. The City has been a TexPool participant for many years and has received excellent service. Due to the retirement of the Finance Director it is now necessary to designate new authorized representatives. To do so requires a resolution of the governing body. In the past we have designated the City Manager, the Assistant City Manager and the Finance Director as representatives. While all actions do not require duplicate authorization, some items, such as bond principal and interest wire transfers require duplicate authorization. For this reason it is necessary to have at least two authorized representatives. Primary responsibility has always resided with the Finance Director but in his absence it is necessary that someone be available to transact business. Financial Considerations N/A Other Considerations Changing of authorized representatives will allow a smooth transition and continued utilization of Texpool as an investment option. Staff Recommendation It is recommended that the City Council pass this resolution authorizing the Acting City Manager,Mindy Manson, and the Assistant Finance Director, Ron Hutchison as the authorized representatives for TexPool and further designating Mr. Hutchison as the Primary Representative. Attachments Resolution#2004-08(R) Prepared by Reviewed by Finance City Manager Approval RESOLUTION NO. 2004-08 (R) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WYLIE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN TEXPOOL AND DESIGNATING AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES WHEREAS, the City of Wylie, Texas, ("Participant") is a local government or state agency of the State of Texas and is empowered to delegate to the public funds investment pools the authority to invest funds and to act as custodian of investments purchased with local investment funds; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Participant to invest local funds in investments that provide for the preservation and safety of principal, liquidity, and yield consistent with the Public Funds Investment Act; and WHEREAS, the Texas Local Government Investment Pools ("TexPool"), public funds investment pools, were created on behalf of entities whose investment objectives in order of priority are preservation and safety of principal, liquidity, and yield consistent with the Public Funds.Investment Act. NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved as follows: A. That Participant shall enter into a Participation Agreement to establish an account in it's name in TexPool, for the purpose of transmitting local funds for investment in TexPool. B. That the individuals, whose signatures appear in this Resolution, are authorized representatives of the Participant and are each hereby authorized to transmit funds for investment in TexPool and are each further authorized to withdraw funds from time to time, to issue letters of instruction, and to take all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds. List of the authorized representatives of the Participant. These individuals will be issued P.I.N. numbers to transact business via the phone with a Participant Service Representative. 1. Name Mindy Manson Title Acting City Manager Phone/Fax/Email Phone- 972/442-8124 Fax- 972/442-4302 Email- mmanson@ci.wylie.tx.us Signature 2. Name Ron Hutchison Title Assistant Finance Director Phone/Fax/Email Phone- 972/442-8144 Fax- 972/442-8105 Email- rhutchison@ci.wylie.tx.us Signature List the name of the Authorized Representative provided above that will have primary responsibility for performing transactions and receiving confirmations and monthly statements under the Participation Agreement. Name: Ron Hutchison In addition and at the option of the Participant, one additional authorized representative can be designated to perform inquiry only of selected information. This limited representative cannot make deposits or withdrawals. If the Participant desires to designate a representative with inquiry rights only, complete the following information. 3. Name Title Phone/Fax/Email Signature C. That this resolution and its authorization shall continue in full force and effect until amended or revoked by the Participant, and until TexPool receives a copy of any such amendment or revocation. This resolution is hereby introduced and adopted by the Participant at its regular/special meeting held on the 24th day of February, 2004. NAME OF PARTICIPANT City of Wylie John Mondy, Mayor ATTEST: Carole Ehrlich, City Secretary 3 r-0, TIC X P"0 0 IL * * * * * * * * Mt¢]srcslsnrtl S,^.i c U i 4'u6L10e Funds, Resolution Authorizing Participation in TexPool and Designating Authorized Representatives WHEREAS, ("Participant") is a local government or state agency of the State of Texas and is empowered to delegate to the public funds investment pools the authority to invest funds and to act as custodian of investments purchased with local investment funds; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Participant to invest local funds in investments that provide for the preservation and safety of principal,liquidity, and yield consistent with the Public Funds Investment Act; and WHEREAS,the Texas Local Government Investment Pools("TexPool"),public funds investment pools,were created on behalf of entities whose investment objectives in order of priority are preservation and safety of principal, liquidity, and yield consistent with the Public Funds Investment Act. NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved as follows: A. That Participant shall enter into a Participation Agreement to establish an account in it's name in TexPool,for the purpose of transmitting local funds for investment in TexPool. B. That the individuals.whose signatures appear in this Resolution,are authorized representatives of the Participant and are each hereby authorized to transmit funds for investment in TexPool and are each further authorized to withdraw funds from time to time, to issue letters of instruction, and to take all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds. List of the authorized representatives of the Participant. These individuals will be issued P.I.N. numbers to transact business via the phone with a Participant Service Representative. I. Name Title Phone/Fax/Email Signature 2.Name Title Phone.IF Signature 3. Name Title Phone/Fax/Email Signature ORIGINALS REQUIRED TEN- ENROLL List the name of the Authorized Representative provided above that will have primary responsibility for performing transactions and receiving confirmations and monthly statements under the Participation Agreement. Name: In addition and at the option of the Participant, one additional authorized representative can be designated to perform inquiry only of selected information. This limited representative cannot make deposits or withdrawals. If the Participant desires to designate a representative with inquiry rights only, complete the following information. 4.Name Title Phone/Fax/Email Signature C. That this resolution and its authorization shall continue in full force and effect until amended or revoked by the Participant, and until TexPoot receives a copy of any such amendment or revocation. This resolution is hereby introduced and adopted by the Participant at its regular/special meeting held on the Day of , 20 NAME OF PARTICIPANT BY: Signature Printed Name Title ATTEST: Signature Printed Name Title OFFICIAL SEAL . A . TJExP00JL * * * * * * * * * * * An hi cslrncnl Scrc1IT for Public Funds Resolution Authorizing Participation in TexPool and Designating Authorized Representatives WHEREAS. ("Participant")is a local government or state agency of the State of Texas and is empowered to delegate to the public funds investment pools the authority to invest funds and to act as custodian of investments purchased with local investment funds: and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Participant to invest local funds in investments that provide for the preservation and safety of principal,liquidity, and yield consistent with the Public Funds Investment Act:and WHEREAS, the Texas Local Government Investment Pools("TexPool"),public funds investment pools,were created on behalf of entities whose investment objectives in order of priority are preservation and safety of principal,liquidity, and yield consistent with the Public Funds.Investment Act. NOW THEREFORE,be it resolved as follows: A. That Participant shall enter into a Participation Agreement to establish an account in it's name in TexPool,for the purpose of transmitting local funds for investment in TexPool. B. That the individuals,whose signatures appear in this Resolution,are authorized representatives of the Participant and are each hereby authorized to transmit funds for investment in TexPool and are each further authorized to withdraw funds from time to time,to issue letters of instruction,and to take all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds. List of the authorized representatives of the Participant. These individuals will be issued P.I.N. numbers to transact business via the phone with a Participant Service Representative. 1. Name Title PhonelFaxiEmail Signature 2. Name Title Phone.1Fax/Email Signature 3. Name Title PhonelFax/Email Signature TEX- ENROLL ORIGINALS REQUIRED List the name of the Authorized Representative provided above that will have primary responsibility for performing transactions and receiving confmnations and monthly statements under the Participation Agreement. Name: In addition and at the option of the Participant,one additional authorized representative can be designated to perform inquiry only of selected information. This limited representative cannot make deposits or withdrawals. If the Participant desires to designate a representative with inquiry rights only, complete the following information. 4. Name Title PhonelFax/Email Signature C. That this resolution and its authorization shall continue in full force and effect until amended or revoked by the Participant,and until TexPool receives a copy of any such amendment or revocation. This resolution is hereby introduced and adopted by the Participant at its regular/special meeting held on the Day of ,2° . NAME OF PARTICIPANT BY: Signature Printed Name Title ATTEST: Signature Printed Name Title OFFICIAL SEAL ORIGINALS REQUIRED TEX ENROLL WYLIE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. D. February 24, 2004 Issue Consider and act upon approval of Resolution #2004-09(R) of the City Council of the City of Wylie, Texas, declaring the current number of inhabitants to be 25,850. Background The City recently received updated population estimates from the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) which are based on the 2000 Census and the number of building permits issued over the past 3 years. Using an occupancy rate of 0.947 and a household size of 2.97 the projected population as of January 1, 2004 is 25,850. Section 42.021 of the Texas Local Government Code states that the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality is located within two miles of the corporate boundaries, in the case of a municipality with 25,000 to 49,999 inhabitants. The Resolution will formally adopt the projected population and an ETJ of two miles. Financial Considerations N/A Other Considerations N/A Board/Commission Recommendations N/A Staff Recommendations Staff recommends adoption of the resolution declaring the current number of inhabitants to be 25,850. Attachments Resolution#2004-09 Prepared by Reviewed by Finance City Manager Approval RESOLUTION NO. 2004-09(R) A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE CURRENT NUMBER OF INHABITANTS OF THE CITY OF WYLIE, TEXAS WHEREAS, the City of Wylie, Texas ("City") must maintain an accurate number of inhabitants estimate is essential to assist in the community's industrial outreach efforts, economic forecasts and in planning for the development and installation of public works infrastructure to meet the needs of the community; and WHEREAS, various governmental entities, such as the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation, the Wylie Independent School District, various water utility providers, commercial utility services, and local and regional health care providers need accurate information on the number of inhabitants in order to correctly allocate services and resources to the Wylie area; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Wylie ("City Council") after due and careful consideration has determined that it is necessary and appropriate to determine an accurate number of inhabitants in the City as of January 1, 2004; and WHEREAS, in order to develop a number of inhabitants count that is reasonable and accurate based upon the historic size of the City and the recent period of relatively intense growth the City Council has directed that a detailed study and analysis be conducted to determine the number of inhabitants of the City; and WHEREAS, in furtherance of this study and analysis, the City Staff of the City of Wylie has carefully reviewed number of inhabitants estimates, forecasts, counts and analysis from the North Central Texas Council of Governments, the U.S. Bureau of Census, County Records from Collin, Rockwall and Denton Counties, Water Utility Connection information from all certificated water or waste water service providers serving areas within the corporate limits of the City, electric utility service connection information for customers within the corporate limits of the City, domestic natural gas service connections for customers located with the corporate limits of the City, information on school number of inhabitants for areas located within the corporate limits of the City, new building permit issuance records for the periods extending from January 1, 2000 through the date of this Resolution, Certificate of Occupancy issuance records for the period commencing in January 1, 2000 and extending through the date of this Resolution, together with all other available records including mapping and aerial photography which might assist the City Staff in determining the number of structures occupied by residents of the City of Wylie; and WHEREAS, based upon a careful and detailed analysis of all of the information identified above, the best available information indicates that the current number of inhabitants of the City of Wylie is 25,850; and Resolution;2004-09(R) Page 1 WHEREAS the City Council believes that it is necessary and appropriate for the City Council, as a legislative body, to make a determination of the current number of inhabitants of the City based on its assessment of all available data at the community level. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WYLIE, TEXAS: SECTION 1: The findings set forth above are incorporated into the body of this Resolution as if fully set forth herein. SECTION 2: The number of inhabitants of the City of Wylie, Texas, is hereby determined to be 25,850 as of the 1st day of January, 2004. SECTION 3: The number of inhabitants figure set forth above has been determined by detailed and careful analysis of all available information relating to aerial photography, mapping, utility connections, school number of inhabitants, annexations, building permits and other comparable types of information. SECTION 4: That this Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WYLIE, TEXAS, on this 10th day of February, 2004. JOHN MONDY, Mayor ATTESTED AND CORRECTLY RECORDED: CAROLE EHRLICH, City Secretary Resolution;2004-09(R) Page 2 WYLIE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. E. February 24, 2004 Issue Consider and act upon suspending the enforcement of Ordinance #2003-26, Sidewalk Repair and Maintenance. Background During the February 10, 2004 City Council meeting, staff was directed to bring this item to the Council for consideration. Approval of this action does not repeal the ordinance, but does suspend the enforcement of the ordinance until such time as the suspension is lifted by action of the Council. Also per Council direction, the City's landscape requirements will be evaluated by the Park Board on February 23 and at a future Planning and Zoning Commission meeting to ensure that the requirements will not have an unintended affect on sidewalks. The Construction Code Board will evaluate our current construction specifications for sidewalks. Other Considerations N/A Financial Consideration N/A Board/Commission Recommendations N/A Staff Recommendations N/A Attachments None Prepared by Reviewed by Finance City Manager Approval WYLIE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. 1. February 24, 2004 Tabled Item from 2-10-04 Motion to remove from the table and: Issue Staff has reviewed the existing wrecker service contract between the City of Wylie and Wylie Auto Towing. The amendments requested by Wylie Auto Towing can be addressed through current legislative changes referenced in the original contract or by the authorized representative of the City of Wylie. No further action is needed on this item. Attachments Original Agenda Item from 2-10-04 Revised Wrecker Service Agreement. Prepared by Reviewed by Finance City Manager Approval WYLIE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. 2. February 24, 2004 Issue Consider and act upon an appointment to the Wylie Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors, to fill an unexpired term. Background As per section 4.01Board of Directors of the First Amended Bylaws of the Wylie Economic Development Corporation, the business and affairs of the Corporation and all corporate powers shall be exercised by or under the authority of the Board of Directors, appointed by the governing body of the City of Wylie. Section 4.02 Number and Qualifications requires that each Director shall meet at least one (1) of the following: (a) serve, or have served, as Chief Executive Officer of a company; or (b) serve, or have served, in a position of executive management of a company; or (c) serve, or have served, in a professional capacity. In addition to the above qualifications: (1) each director must have lived in the City Limits or operated a business in the City Limits for a minimum of one (1) year; and (2) each Director must live in the City Limits during the tenure in office. Kevin St. John was appointed to a three(3)year term on the Wylie Economic Development Corporation on July 28, 2003 with the term expiring in July, 2006. Mr. St. John is moving out of the City Limits and has resigned from the Board effective March 1, 2004. The City Secretary maintains a file of citizens interested in serving on various City boards and commissions. This list has been reviewed by the Council Interview Panel(Chaired by Mayor Pro Tem Hogue with Council members Young and Shinn) who conducted reviews and interviews for the last appointments in May 2003. Financial Considerations None. As required by City Charter, Board members are not compensated for their service. Other Considerations The new appointee will serve the term expiring in 2006. Board/Commission Recommendation N/A Staff Recommendation N/A Attachments Kevin St. John Resignation Letter Board Applications Prepared by Reviewed by Finance City Manager Approval February 16, 2004 Honorable John Mondy & City Council Members City of Wylie 2000 Highway 78 North Wylie, Texas 75098 Dear Mayor Mondy: It is with great regret that I must resign my position as Board Member on the Wylie Economic Development Corporation. Being that my new home is not located within the Wylie city limits, I no longer meet the residency requirements within the by-laws. I take great pride in the accomplishments of the WEDC and hope that the Wylie community continues to support economic development efforts. Please accept my resignation effective March 1, 2004. Sincerely, Kevin St. John