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10 September 2024 Council Meeting

Updated: Sep 18

Agenda Items: City Employee benefits for 2024/25; Public Hearing and action on City Budget for  2024/25; Public Hearing and action on for Property Tax Rate for 2024/25; Public Hearing and action on leasing sign for Canvas townhomes; Executive Session: Halff Litigation, Brothers In Christ Development, Beall Development Agreement, City Secretary Review


• Location and Time: El Chico City Hall, 120 El Chico, Suite A, Willow Park, Texas 76087, 6PM

• Meeting Page • Agenda packet (in .pdf) • minutes approved during the next meeting • Youtube video

• Facebook Watch live during Meeting (No Facebook account required.) • Facebook Video Before Executive Session • Facebook Video After Executive Session • Youtube Video


• Latest Update: 18 September 2023; posted 06 September 2024

• Added 10 September 2024 Council Meeting Review by The Community News, 13 September 2024, Willow Park Civics Blog, 13 September 2024 /  Willow Park City Council Meeting reviewed by the City of Willow Park newspaper of record, The Community News. Topics: • Taxes raised slightly to help police department [Review of City Budget] • Sign permit [for Canvas at Willow Park


• Note: Willow Park Civics is about Willow Park but is NOT associated with or managed by the City of Willow Park.

• Index: Public Comments, Agenda, [Sources] and Resources





 


Public Comments

From approved minutes posted with the next Council Meeting agenda. 


Agenda

2. Discussion/Action: to consider the recommendations form HUB Insurance to award a contract for City Employee Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year.

• Background: The City’s Broker sent out an RFP for health, dental, vision and life insurance coverage and received several responses. The responses were reviewed by the HUB Agency. Rodney Dryden will make the presentation to Council.

• Exhibits: None


Agenda items 3 and 4 are associated.

3. The City of Willow Park City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2024- 2025 fiscal year budget at a City Council meeting at 6:00 p.m. on September 10, 2024, in the Willow Park City Hall, Council Chambers, 120 El Chico Trl., Suite A, Willow Park, Texas. Open Public Hearing Close Public Hearing #Finance

• Exhibit: Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Budget for the City of Willow Park

• Willow Park Civics Research:

Public Notices (3): • Public Hearing on 2024-2025 proposed Budget for City of Willow Park, 10 Sept. 2024, 6P • Public Hearing on property tax rate increase for City of Willow Park, 10 Sept. 2024, 6P • Increase in water fees and wastewater fees.

 During the 10 September 2024 Council Meeting, Willow Park Citizens are encouraged to speak and guide our elected officials, who have approved a property tax rate increase of $.0349, for a proposed property tax of $.432546 per $100 property value. In addition, there wiil also be a Public Hearing on the City's 2024/2025 budget.

4. Discussion/Action: to adopt an ordinance providing for the adoption of the City of Willow Park Municipal Budget for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025. #Finance #FortWorthWater #WastewaterTreatmentPlant #StormDrainage

• Background:

• Council and staff have been working on the budget and the budget process for the past few months. Council had multiple Budget workshops and the statutory Public Hearings on the Budget. The Budget has been readily available on the City website since July 22, 2024. (Fiscal year 2024-25 proposed budget, City of Willow Park, 24 July 2024)

• General Fund: The General Fund is primarily flat from the current budget. There are some cost increases such as insurance, employee salaries, and primarily, the Police Department. Sales Tax receipts are down roughly 7% and the new budget reflects this trend. This budget also has some capital improvements, which Council can approve during the FY.

• Water Fund: Again, the Water Fun is relatively flat budget like the General Fund. Of note, the Water Fund has been transferring revenues to the Wastewater Fund to help subsidize that fund. While there is a transfer in the budget, it is not expected to be used. It is there as a safeguard.

• Wastewater Fund: The Wastewater Fund has seen a tremendous turnaround in the past 12 months. With the agreement with Hudson Oaks, this fund will have a partnership to help offset costs, and, in tum, will help the Wastewater Fund to be self-sustaining as Council has requested.

• Drainage Fund: With over three years of revenues collected, and the passage of the Certificates of Obligation to address drainage projects throughout the City last year, this fund will provide the proceeds to service the debt. This fee allows the City to address its drainage projects without additional I/S funding. Some drainage projects have been completed, and Phase 2 will be completed in the coming months.

• Exhibits: • General Fund Budget • Water Fund Budget • Wastewater Budget • Drainage Fund Budget EXHIBITS: • General Fund Budget • Water Fund Budget • Wastewater Budget • Drainage Fund Budget

• Willow Park Civics Research:

 During the 10 September 2024 Council Meeting, Willow Park Citizens are encouraged to speak and guide our elected officials, who have approved a property tax rate increase of $.0349, for a proposed property tax of $.432546 per $100 property value. In addition, there wiil also be a Public Hearing on the City's 2024/2025 budget. Details in linked blog.


Agenda items 5 and 6 are associated.

5. The Willow Park City Council will conduct a public hearing on the City of Willow Park Proposed Tax Rate for Tax Year 2024 at a City Council meeting at 6:00 p.m. on September 10, 2024, in the Willow Park City Hall, Council Chambers, 120 El Chico Trl., Suite A, Willow Park, Texas. #Finance #PropertyTax

• Exhibits: Public Meeting and Hearing on the Tax Rate

• Willow Park Civics Research:

 Public Notices (3): • Public Hearing on 2024-2025 proposed Budget for City of Willow Park, 10 Sept. 2024, 6P • Public Hearing on property tax rate increase for City of Willow Park, 10 Sept. 2024, 6P • Increase in water fees and wastewater fees.

During the 10 September 2024 Council Meeting, Willow Park Citizens are encouraged to speak and guide our elected officials, who have approved a property tax rate increase of $.0349, for a proposed property tax of $.432546 per $100 property value. Details in linked blog.

6. Discussion/Action: to adopt an ordinance levying the 2024 Ad Valorem Tax Rate of the City of Willow Park, Texas on all taxable property within the corporate limits of the City, not exempt by law; providing revenues for payment of current municipal expenses; and for the interest and sinking funds on outstanding City of Willow Park Bonds; providing for enforcement of collection; providing for severability clause; and providing an effective date.  #Finance #PropertyTax

• Background:

As has been discussed previously, and voted on during the August 27, 2024 City Council Meeting, the proposed Tax Rate for FY 2024 - 2025 is as follows:

M/O: 0.203371

I/S: 0.229175

Total Rate: $0.432546

• Exhibits: Ordinance

• Willow Park Civics Research:

During the 10 September 2024 Council Meeting, Willow Park Citizens are encouraged to speak and guide our elected officials, who have approved a property tax rate increase of $.0349, for a proposed property tax of $.432546 per $100 property value. Details in linked blog.


Agenda items 7 and 8 are associated.

7. PUBLIC HEARING: For Special Use Permit regarding the placement of a temporary, free-standing, off-premise sign on Lot S PT 1, Block 1, Trinity Meadows Subdivision, in the City of Willow Park, Parker County, Texas. [Canvas at Willow Park] #DevelopmentNorth

• Exhibits: Notice of Public Hearing

• Willow Park Civics Research:

• Willow Park Public Notices for week ending Friday, 23 August 2024, Willow Park Civics Blog, posted 23 August 2024

#2 City of Willow Park

Notice of Public Hearing

The City of Willow Park City Council will hold a public hearing on the matter listed below:

PUBLIC HEARING to consider a request for Special Use Permit regarding the placement of a temporary free-standing off-premise sign on Lot S PT 1, Block 1; Trinity Meadows Subdivision, in the City of Willow Park, Parker County, Texas. Details in linked blog.

• 20 August 2024 P&Z Meeting, Willow Park Civics Blog, posted 16 August 2024

  Agenda Items: Special Use Permit for temporary, free-standing, off-premise Canvas townhome sign corner of Kings Gate Road and Frontage Road.  Details in linked blog.

8. Consideration/Action: to adopt an ordinance to approve a Special Use Permit regarding the placement of a temporary, free-standing, off-premise sign on Lot S PT 1, Block 1, Trinity Meadows Subdivision, in the City of Willow Park, Parker County, Texas. #DevelopmentNorth [Canvas at Willow Park]


• Background: : Applicant Dena Pfender of Canvas at Willow Park is requesting a Special Use Permit for the allowable placement of a temporary free-standing, off-premise sign for the purpose of advertising to be placed on the property located on the corner of Kings Gate and I-20 North Service Road, owned by Larry Lawley, and zoned Commercial/I-20 Overlay District.

A Special Use Permit for one single-sided 5’x10’wooden sign advertising homes for rent at Canvas at Willow Park, design as attached, was approved by the Planning & Zoning Commission in April 2023 and City Council for a duration of 12 months.

The current Special Use Permit is for the request of a time extension for the existing sign. The overall dimensions and information are compliant with City sign ordinances within Sec. 14.07.002, however, the sign’s current location must be moved slightly to avoid the encroachment on the new right-of-way necessary for the replacement of Kings Gate Bridge, project expected for construction beginning Fall 2025. Applicant has revised this placement accordingly.

• Exhibits: • Special Use Permit Application • Sign Location Sign • Rendering • Ordinance will be provided prior to City Council meeting

• Willow Park Civics Research:

• 20 August 2024 P&Z Meeting, Willow Park Civics Blog, posted 16 August 2024

 Agenda Items: Special Use Permit for temporary, free-standing, off-premise Canvas townhome sign corner of Kings Gate Road and Frontage Road.  Details in linked blog.


Informational

• Mayor and City Council Comments

• City Manager Comments


Executive Session

9. Section 551.071 - Consultation with Attorney; Halff & Associates Litigation. #FortWorthWater


10. 551.087 - Economic Development Negotiations; 551.071 Consultation with City Attorney;

10a. Beall Development Agreement #DevelopmentSouth

• Willow Park Civics Research

• 10 September 2024 Council Meeting, Agenda Item 10a.

• 27 August 2024 Council Meeting, Agenda Item 14.a

• 13 August 2024 Council Meeting, Agenda Item 14b.

• 23 July 2023 Council Meeting, Agenda Item 10a

• 25 June 2024 Council Meeting, Agenda Item 11

• 11 June 2024 Council Meeting, Agenda Item 11

• 28 May 2024 Council Meeting, Agenda Item 5

• 14 May 2024 Council Meeting, Agenda Item 10

• 23 April 2024 Council Meeting, Executive Session Agenda Item 8.

• 26 March 2024 Council Meeting, Executive Session Agenda Item 7. 551.087 - Economic Development Negotiations; 551.071 Consultation with City Attorney; Beall Deve13 August 2024 Council Meetinglopment

• 27 February 2024 Council Meeting, Executive Session Agenda Item 12. 551.087 - Economic Development Negotiations; 551.071 Consultation with City Attorney; Beall Development Agreement.

10b. Brothers In Christ Annexation. #DevelopmentSouth

• Willow Park Civics Research

• 10 September 2024 Council Meeting, Agenda Item 10b.

• 13 August 2024 Council Meeting above, Agenda Items 10, 11, 12 and 14b. 


11. Section 551-074 Personnel Matters; City Secretary Review





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