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25 February 2025 Council Meeting

Feb 218 min read

Updated: Mar 8


Agenda Items: • Oath of Office new City Secretary • Chapter 380 Economic Agreement with Pulido’s Westland Willow Park • Q Reports: Public Works, Street Engineering, Development, Parks, Communications, Fire Marshal, Municipal Court • Ex Session: Halff & Associates lawsuit.


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

• Facebook Watch live during Meeting • Facebook Video Before Executive Session • Facebook Video After Executive Session • Youtube Video TBD


• Latest Update: updated 07 March 2025; posted 21 February 2025

• [25 February 2025 Council Meeting Review] Willow Park: Council approves incentive for Pulido’s, The Community News, posted online 25 February 2025

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

• *See Willow Park Civics Research for additional details.


 


Public Comments

From approved minutes posted with the next Council Meeting agenda. 



1. Administer Oath of Office to newly appointed City Secretary, Deana McMullen.

• Willow Park Civics Research:

• Texas Constitution and Statues > Local Government Code > Title 2. Organization Of Municipal Government > Subtitle B. Municipal Form Of Government > Chapter 22. Aldermanic Form Of Government In Type A General-Law Municipality > Subchapter A. General Provisions > Sec. 22.073. Powers And Duties Of Secretary.


2. Approval of Regular City Council Meeting Minutes: February 11, 2025


3. Discussion &Action: for approval of “Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement between the City of Willow Park, Texas and Pulido’s Westland Willow Park, LLC”. #DevelopmentSouth #Finance

• Background: Pulido’s Westland Willow Park, LLC presented a request to city staff for economic incentives for a new Pulido’s restaurant at 104 S. Ranch House Rd. in Willow Park. This request was presented to City Council at the February 11, 2025 meeting during Executive Session. / Staff present a proposal to City Council for a sales tax abatement for the Pulido’s restaurant for Years 1 and 2.

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City has adopted a resolution (the “Resolution”), authorizing the City to make certain performance-based economic development grants as an incentive to the Business Developer in recognition of the positive economic benefits which will accrue to the City through the Business Developer’s efforts to renovate and operate a restaurant, called the Pulido’s Kitchen & Cantina, to be located at 104 S. Ranch House Rd., Willow Park, Texas (the “Project”); and

WHEREAS, the Business Developer estimates the total construction/renovation costs of the Project to be approximately FOUR HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($400,000.00) and that the Project will produce annual taxable sales of approximately TWO MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,500,000.00); and...

WHEREAS, the Business Developer estimates that development and operation of the Project will result in the creation of the equivalent of approximately forty (40) part-time and full- time jobs; and...

WHEREAS, the City finds that development of the Project will add significant new revenues to the City’s tax base, both and ad valorem and sales tax, and will create jobs, which will promote state and local economic development and stimulate business and commercial activity in the City thereby enhancing the economic stability and growth of the City....

Agreements

4. Business Developer Obligations.... (a) The Business Developer agrees that: ... (2) The Project will be open for business no later than January 1, 2026. (b) ... the Business Developer must generate new Sales Tax and must open and operate a restaurant known as the Pulido’s Kitchen & Cantina at 104 S. Ranch House Road, Willow Park, Texas, in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

5. Economic Development Program and Incentive Payments.

(b) Incentive Payment and Limitations. To provide an incentive to induce Business Developer to develop the Project in the City, the City will pay Business Developer an annual economic development incentive grant in an amount equal to the Sales Tax the City receives from the Project beginning on January 1, 2026 and ending two (2) years later on December 31, 2027 in accordance with the following percentages and schedule:

 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 - 50%; 01/01/27 – 12/31/27 50%

6. Term. This Agreement is effective on the date of approval by the City Council and terminates on December 31, 2027.

• Willow Park Civics Research:

• Willow Park's Pulido's Kitchen & Cantina is welcomed with financial incentives. Willow Park Civics Blog, posted 26 February 2025

• 11 February 2025 Council Meeting,  Agenda Item 13. Chapter 380 Agreement between the City and Pulido's Westland Willow Park, LLC., Willow Park Civics Blog, posted 07 February 2025

• Pulido's Kitchen & Cantina may be coming to Willow Park, Willow Park Civics Blog, posted 11 February, 2025

The City of Willow Park is in negotiation with Pulido's Westland Willow Park, LLC. for Chapter 380 financial incentives to bring the revived Pulido's Kitchen & Cantina to Willow Park. The new location might be the closed, Lazy J Ranch Wear shop 104 S. Ranch House Road.


Reports

4. 2024-25 1st Quarter Department Report - Public Works #FortWorthWater #WastewaterTreatmentPlant #Streets

• Exhibits: 4Q public works (002).pdf. Topics • Annual Water usage by month • Water System Leaks and Water Loss • Streets [General] • New Wastewater Treatment Plant

• Willow Park Civics Research:

• Index of Willow Park Water, Local to State, Willow Park Civics Blog

• Street & Transportation Index, Willow Park Civics Blog


5. 2024-25 1st Quarter Report - Engineering Project Update [Street Projects] #Streets

• Exhibits: 2025-2-25 Project Update.pdf Topics: • 2024 Pavement Condition Assessment [and schedule]* • King’s Gate Road Bridge Replacement*

• Willow Park Civics Research:

• City Street Engineering Quarterly Report, February 2025, Willow Park Civics Blog, posted 05 March 2025

* Now cruising Willow Park is the "Pavement Condition Assessment" Van. Willow Park Civics Blog, posted 22 January, 2025

Starting this week, the "Pavement Condition Assessment" Van, aka the Pave Van, will be driving ALL roadways in Willow Park, taking half a dozen measurements about the quality of Willow Park Roads. The resulting pavement assessment will provide the City with an updated and in-depth understanding of its current road infrastructure. The City will then use this data to assist in the City’s future maintenance and resurfacing plans.

• Street & Transportation Index, Willow Park Civics Blog


6. 2024-25 1st Quarter Departmental Report - Development Department #DevelopmentNorth #DevelopmentSouth

• Exhibits: 2025.02.25 - 2024-25 1st Qtr Staff Report - Development Dept.pdf Topics: • Residential and Commercial Permits for the 1STQuarter of the Fiscal Year 2024-25 are consistent with last year’s permit count, forecasting another a good year for the City of Willow Park. • Country Hollows*

• New Building Permits recently accepted and in progress:

• Office Building– 5064 E I-20 Service Rd

• Certificates of Occupancy application recently accepted or issued:

• Chicken Express (under new ownership) – 141 Willow Bend Dr

• 5 AM Donut (expansion) – 4090 E I-20 Service Rd S

• Cross Tire & Automotive – 5600 E I-20 Service Rd

• John’s Place (convenience store) – 4098 E I-20 Service Rd S

• Tenant Remodel Permits recently accepted or issued:

• The Holic Pho (New Restaurant) – 108 S Ranch House Rd

• The University of Texas at Arlington (office) – 243 Willow Bend Dr

• (New Restaurant Space not yet named) – 280 Willow Bend Dr

• Willow Park Civics Research

• City Development Report, Q1 2024 - 2025,

* Country Hollow Development Index, Willow Park Civics Blog


7. 2024-25 1st Quarter Departmental Report - Parks Department #Parks

• Town Hall Meeting*: The Town Hall Meeting on October 29 was a huge success. We received some amazing feedback from our community. Mandy will work on implementing some of the suggestions that were made during the meeting.

• Christmas Lighting*: Murphy Christmas Lighting did a wonderful job with the Christmas lights and decorations at City Hall, Public Safey Building, Memorial Park, Cross Timbers Park, and Kings Gate Park. They were on site at the Christmas Tree lighting and helped make the night a success. The contract for Murphy will expire in July 2025.

• Landscaping & Mowing Contract: I&E Services is doing a great job keeping up with mowing and lawn maintenance at City Hall, the parks and drainage ditches. The contract for I&E had an option for an additional year extension.

• Willow Park Trail System*: “Trinity Track” is one of the most liked amenities at Kings Gate Park. We are looking at additional sites for trail extensions.

• Cross Timbers Park*: Cross Timbers is one of the favorite parks in our great city. The bathroom locks are being closely monitored by Todd Covington and Mandy. Todd and Mandy will work on getting a camera installed this spring. Trimming and taking down any dead trees will take place in January.

• Memorial Park*: Lawn maintenance continues. Trimming and taking down any dead trees will take place in January. A sign for the park will be ordered.

• Kings Gate Park*: Kings Gate Park has a rock sign from Davy Vestal at the entrance. Mandy will get quotes for shade structures over the two park benches and additional park benches. Trimming and taking down any dead trees will take place in January. Getting quotes for

• Nature Scape Park: Regular lawn maintenance continues. Trimming and taking down any dead trees will take place in January.

• City Hall Grounds*: Westwood Professional Servies, Inc. has completed 90% construction documents for the parking lot/frontage renovation project plans. We are waiting to discuss any changes to the plan or additional park land attached to the project.

• Billboards*: Both billboards have been updated every 6 weeks. We have had some great response to the new signs. The contracts for both billboards was approved for renewal at the November 26 City Council meeting.

• TXDOT Green Ribbon Grant Program*: TXDOT Green Ribbon Grant meeting is scheduled for January 31, 2025.

• TXDOT Transportation Alternatives: Mandy is working with Gretchen Vasquez on preliminary applications for grants for an active transportation plan for the city and for a safer crossing and added sidewalks at Kings Gate and Meadow Place. The applications are due February 21, 2025.

• Willow Park Civics Research:

* Willow Park Parks and Trails Index,  Willow Park Civics Blog

* Willow Park City Hall Index, Willow Park Civics Blog


8. 2024-25 1st Quarter Department Report - Communications Department #CityServices

• “Aledo Leads"

• Community Engagement The city’s first of six surveys this year* 

• The city is the Presenting Sponsor for 760 Fest in April* 

• Film Friendly Designation*

• 3rd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

• 2025 Spring Goals

• Willow Park Civics Research:

* FlashVote Survey Index, Willow Park Civics Blog TBD

* Willow Park is now a "Film-Friendly Designation." Willow Park Civics Blog, posted 15 January, 2025

* Christmas Tree Lighting, Celebrate with the City of Willow Park, Willow Park Civics Blog, posted 19 November 2024

9. 2024-25 1st Quarter Department Report - Fire Marshal's Office #EMSFirePoliceAmb

• Exhibits: Q1 24 report.pdf The Fire Marshal’s Office has been conducting annual fire inspections for commercial occupancies, Acceptance inspections for new occupancies, plan review, attending development meetings for all future developments, Fire Investigations, public education, and code enforcement.


10. 2024-25 1st Quarter Department Report - Municipal Court #CityServices

• Exhibits: Municipal Court 1st Quarter FY2024-2025 Report.pdf Topics: • New cases filed this quarter • Dispositions • Revenue • Collections • Project: updating and/or creating SOP’s for all court processes • Upcoming dockets


Informational 

 

Executive Session

11. Section 551.071 - Consultation with Attorney; City of Willow Park v. Halff & Associates.

• Willow Park Civics Research:



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