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Oct 23, 20224 min read

25 October 2022 Council Meeting

Updated: Nov 23, 2022


Public Comments

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Agenda Items

2. Discussion/Action: consider approval of a resolution denying Oncor’s requested electric rate increase. #Electricity

  • Background: Oncor Electric Delivery Company ("Oncor" or "the Company") filed an application... seeking to increase system-wide transmission and distribution rates... The Company asked the City to approve an 11.2% increase in residential rates and a 1.6% increase in street lighting rates. If approved, a residential customer using 1,300 kWh per month would see a bill increase of about $6.02 per month... This time period has permitted the City, through its participation with the Steering Committee of Cities Served by Oncor (“Steering Committee”), to determine that the proposed rate increase is unreasonable. Consistent with the recommendations of the experts engaged by the Steering Committee, Oncor’s request for a rate increase should be denied. Passage of the attached resolution will deny Oncor’s rate increase request.

  • Exhibits: Resolution

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3. Discussion/Action: to Consider and act to award a street improvement contract to XIT Paving. #Streets

  • 4:53 audio file

  • Background: City staff opened bids at 1 p.m. on Friday Oct. 21. We believe XIT Paving to be the low bidder, we will have supporting documentation early next week prior to the meeting. Staff is reviewing all documents and conferring with the contractor.

  • Minutes: To award a bid to XIT Paving in the amount $6,419,677.

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    • XIT Paving

    • Editorial notes:

      • Total bid $6.42M, $1.17 for drainage improvements, $5.25 for street improvements

      • Need to add $442K to street improvements for engineering and contingency taking street improvement to $5.7M

      • Current bond is $5.2M, however city does not plan to increase debt.

      • 12 month warranty from completion of entire project

      • Timeline is 12 months to complete.


4. Discussion/Action: authorize the hiring of a City Engineer. #DevelopmentNorth #DevelopmentSouth

  • 13:20 Audio file

  • Background: For the past few months City Staff has been contemplating the need to hire an in-house Engineer to supplement the work currently contracted out to Jacob and Martin. This position would assist in nearly all levels of both the development department and public works. Duties would include, but not limited to plan reviews, input on development projects, consulting with the public works director to improve the water and sewer systems, streets, drainage, and other infrastructure needs as required. This position is not intended to, nor will it replace, the work being done by Jacob and Martin. Rather, it will supplement, assist, and expedite projects throughout the city. Funding for this position will come from both public works and the general fund. However, we are anticipating the cost to be neutral as the development costs (e.g. plan reviews, etc.) being assessed by Jacob and Martin will partially supplement this salary. There are similar neutral costs in the public works department as well. Suggested Motion: I authorize the City Manager to hire a City Engineer, will full benefits, for a pay scale not to exceed $97,500.


5. Discussion/Action: to accept the Single Audit Report from Snow Garrett Williams Certified Public Accountants. #Finance #FortWorthWater #ARPA

  • 17:19 audio file

  • Background: The 2021 Annual Audit was performed by Clifton Larson Allen, LLP. We were advised by them that a Single Audit was not necessary. In July of 2022 we were contacted by the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) stating that they passed through federal grant funds and/or state grant funds to our local government from one or more federal or state programs. ... Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200 Subpart F: 200.512 (a) states federal grant subrecipients are required to submit a Single Audit report... We contacted our new auditing firm Snow Garrett Williams... They performed the single audit for us and it is being presented for you approval.

  • Exhibits:Single Audit Documents [Not included in agenda packet; added 14 November 2022, in .pdf.]

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    • Snow Garrett Williams Certified Public Accountants

    • Editorial Notes:

      • Single audit is regular audit plus a grant compliance audit. See Willow Park Civics > Resources > Glossary.

      • Current city grants:

        • Texas Water Development Board bond for Fort Worth water project;

        • American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) being used to support the Chapter 380 agreement between the city and UNCO RE Holdings LLC / Standard Services restaurant. See Willow Park Civics > City > Development > Chapter 380 and UNCO Hospitality for "installation of a lift station and extension of a sewer main."

        • Coronavirus Relief Fund from Treasury, which was donated to Aledo ISD to recover from the COVID shutdown.


6. Discussion/Action: to accept the Acoustical Report from Sowden and Associates.

  • 25:30 audio file

  • Background: Council had authorized staff to secure an acoustical engineer to review the City’s ordinances and how business are complying with the ordinance. Sowden and associates have concluded their work and has provided the City with the attached report.

  • Exhibits: Noise Level Measurement And Analysis, Sowden and Associates

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Reports

7. Planning and Development

  • All Permits Issued from July 27, 2022 to September 30, 2022: 242

    • Commercial New Building Permit – 7

    • Residential Single Family Dwelling – 14

  • Willow Park Civics > City > City Development > Reports and WPC Map

Informational

  • Mayor and Council Comments

    • Minutes: Councilman Contreras stated early voting has started and encouraged everyone to vote.

    • Minutes:Mayor Moss thanked the City Council and Staff for the last 5 years for doing things the right way. He mentioned his appreciation of the City Council. He stated he and council don't always agree on everything but always do the right thing including being

  • City Manager Comments. None


Executive session

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