Agenda Items: Presentation "Accredited Law Enforcement Agency" to WPPD; TextMyGov, City's new communications software; amendment to Parker County for dispatch services; [HOT] advertisement with Trinity Christian Academy; Quarterly Dept/ Reports; CO for Series 2024A Water and Wastewater discussion; Ex. Session: Halff & Associates Litigation; Beall Development Agreement; Second Empire Brewing, LLC Chapter 380; Brothers In Christ Annexation.
• Location and Time: El Chico City Hall, 120 El Chico, Suite A, Willow Park, Texas 76087, 6PM
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• Latest Update: 09 August 2024 minutes; posted 19 June 2024
• Added Willow Park Blogs to Agenda Items 3, 5
• Willow Park Council unveils new communications between residents and City Hall [23 July 2024 Council Meeting Review], The Community News, printed 26 July 2024; topics Parker County Brewing Company moving, TCA scoreboard agreement, Police award, Parker County law enforcement agreement
• 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.
• Minutes
• Zachary Taipale at 1116 E. West Oak spoke before the City Council requesting to place retired flag box at the Public Safety Building as an Eagle Scout Project. Francis Horch at 901 Sam Ct. spoke before the City Council and Eric Hoopes at 41 Crown Rd. submitted written comments via email to the City Council.
2. Willow Park Police Department Accreditation presentation made by Chief Lance Arnold with Texas Police Chiefs Association. [Present "Accredited Law Enforcement Agency" from the Texas Police Chiefs Association Law Enforcement Program.] #EMSFirePoliceAmb
• No background or exhibits.
• Willow Park Civics Research: Willow Park Blog> Willow Park Police Department receives honor, The Community News, Article form The Community News
• Minutes
The Willow Park Police Department was honored by the Texas Police Chiefs Association with a re-accreditation. Weatherford Police Chief Lance Arnold had the honors of presenting the accreditation.
3. Presentation of TextMyGov the City's new communications software.
• Background: The city is launching a new service this month that will allow our community members to text for answers to common questions and get directed to helpful information. It also allows the city to send text messages in a more efficient and effective manner than our current system. #Communications
• No Exhibits or Presentation in Agenda Packet.
• Willow Park Civics Research: TextMyGov.com
• City of Willow Park's new communication tool, TextMyGov, Willow Park Civics Blog, posted 23 June 2024
• Minutes
Rose Hoffman, Communications and Marketing Director gave a presentation on the City's new communications software TextMyGov. TextMyGov will allow citizens to text questions to 817-458-3443 for assistance with question or issues they may have.
4. Discussion/Action: to approve an amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Willow Park and Parker County for dispatch services. #EMSFirePoliceAmb [Second Addendum to the interlocal cooperation agreement between Parker County and the City of Willow Park.] #EMSFirePoliceAmb
• Background: Second addendum to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Parker County and the City of Willow Park for law enforcement dispatch services to be effective October 1, 2023. Addendum will raise compensation services from $91,967.00 to $101,526.00 in order for Parker County to provide dispatch services to the City of Willow Park.
• Exhibits: Addendum
• Minutes
To approve an amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Willow Park and Parker County for dispatch services in the amount $101,526.00.
• Willow Park Civics Research:
• 12 September 2023 Council Meeting, Agenda Item 6. Discussion/Action: to approve an amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between Parker County and the City of Willow Park for dispatch services.
• 11 October 2022 Council Meeting, Agenda Item 3. Discussion/Action: to approve an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Parker County and the City of Willow Park for law enforcement dispatch
5. Discussion/Action: to approve [HOT] advertisement with Trinity Christian Academy. #Finance
• Background: Similar to the recent contract signed with Aledo ISD, this opportunity allows the City to promote its branding and name recognition through a partnership with TCA. The contract is a 3 year agreement at a cost of $5,000 per year, and can be paid out of HOT Tax Funds
• Exhibits: Contract
• Willow Park Civics Research: 25 June 2024 Council Meeting, Agenda Item 5. Discussion/Action: to authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Aledo Independent School District for advertisement.
6. Quarterly Department Reports
a. Development [ in .pdf]
b. Parks [in .pdf]
c. Public Works [in .pdf]
e. Public Works Streets/ Projects [in .pdf]
f. Police [in .pdf]
g. [Municipal] Court [in .pdf]
h. Fire Marshal [in .pdf]
i. Communications [in .pdf]
• Minutes
• City Manager Bryan Grimes stated there are some updates. The Trinity Trails System will be having a ribbon cutting in August. Chase McBride, Assistant Public Works Director stated the month of June total production of water was over 16 million. Bryan Grimes also mentioned the 3rd Quarter Financial Report will be presented in August.
• Derek Turner, City Engineer gave an update on the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Concrete has been poured for concrete basins. The utilities are being laid to bring water and sewer to the site. He stated the project is moving along well.
• Gretchen Vasquez, City Engineer gave a brief summary on the street projects. City Staff met with the residents of Crown Road and Ranch House Road regarding their driveways.
7. Discussion Only: Budget Workshop for the FY 24-25 Budget. #Finance
• Background: Attached is the preliminary budget for the upcoming budget year running from October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025. This is a draft budget and may be different from the final budget for your consideration. A budget calendar is attached as well. I am anticipating Council voting on the th budget and tax rate at the September 10 meeting.
• [Exhibits:] City of Willow Park Preliminary Budget 23 July 2024 [in .pdf]
• Minutes
City Manager, Bryan Grimes did the presentation of the proposed budget. He will be filing the preliminary FY 24-25 Budget with the City Secretary. July 25th is the deadline for the Certified Appraisal Tax Roll to be provided to the city. At the August 27th city council meeting, City Council will discuss the tax rate, vote on proposed tax rate and set the public hearing for the budget and tax rate for September 10th.
8. Discussion Only: Certificate of Obligation for Series 2024A Water and Wastewater. #Finance #WastewaterTreatmentPlant #FortWorthWater
• Background: Council has requested staff have a presentation on the activities for the 2024 Certificate of Obligation that will fund water and wastewater projects. Staff will have exhibits available to Council prior to the Council meeting but is not available at this time. NOTE: THIS IS DISCUSSION ONLY. NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN.
• Exhibits: Staff will have exhibits available to Council prior to the Council meeting but is not available at this time.
• Minutes
Derek Turner, City Engineer presented and gave a summary of the improvements to the city's water and wastewater for the proposed Debt Issuance Certificate of Obligation. City Manager Bryan Grimes stated the issuance of debt will be postponed to a later date.
• Willow Park Civics Research:
• WPC Blog > Index of Willow Park Water, Local to State
• WPC > City Services > Wastewater
Informational
• Councilman Contreras asked City Staff to contact Zach Taipale regarding his proposed Eagle Scout Project.
• Councilman Runnebaum requested an update on the Squaw Creek Road reconstruction and waterline replacement.
City Manager Comments
• City Manager Grimes stated he appreciated staff for their hard work on this street projects.
• He mentioned the Texas Municipal League Annual Conference registration has opened. The city has reserved 4 registrations. The City Council has the first right of refusal. The conference will be held in Houston from October 9th - 11th.
Executive Session
9. Section 551.071 - Consultation with Attorney; Halff & Associates Litigation. #FortWorthWater
• Willow Park Civics Blog > Index, Lawsuit concerning El Chico Water System. City vs Halff
10. 551.087 - Economic Development Negotiations; 551.071 Consultation with City Attorney
• 10a. Beall Development Agreement
• Willow Park Civics Research
• 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 Development
• 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. Second Empire Brewing, LLC, Chapter 380
Mayor Pro Tem reconvened into open session at 7:22 pm. To approve the Second Empire Brewing, LLC Chapter 380 agreement.
• Minutes
Mayor Pro Tem reconvened into open session at 7:22 pm. To approve the Second Empire Brewing, LLC Chapter 380 agreement.
• Willow Park Civics Research
Willow Park Board of Adjustments Meeting, 20 January 2022 Minutes Agenda Item 2.
• Willow Park Civics Blog > WP's PC Brewing Co. is moving - but not far. posted 14 February 2023
• Willow Park Civics > Glossary Plus > Chapter 380 Agreements
Chapter 380 of the Local Government Code authorizes municipalities to offer incentives designed to promote economic development such as commercial and retail projects. Specifically, it provides for offering loans and grants of city funds or services at little or no cost to promote state and local economic development and to stimulate business and commercial activity.
In order to provide a grant or loan, a city must establish a program to implement the incentives. Before proceeding, cities must review their city charters or local policies that may restrict a city's ability provide a loan or grant.
• 10c. Brothers In Christ Annexation
• Willow Park Civics Research: Willow Park Civics Blog > Willow Park is growing 232 acres in land, 1+ in business, and 100+ in residential. Annexation on FM 1187. posted 26 June 2024