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AGENDA
Roll call (7 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)
I. Convene into Open Session
Mayor Sherman called the meeting to order at 6:03pm.
Dr. Richardson gave an overview of the purpose of the meeting.
Tom Johnson, Managing Director of Development Services, gave a short overview of the purpose of the meeting citing the points staff were to report back to Council (verification of the cost estimates associated with the projects, provide structure for propositions if moving forward with a Bond Election, implementation schedule, and tax analysis).
II. Recap of November 21, 2013 CIP Workshop
Crystal Owens, City Engineer, provided the following information:
Ms. Owens mentioned that at the conclusion of the last CIP meeting, Council did not remove any projects that were identified to be funded by General Obligations funds.
*Chattey Road: Council consensus was to move forward with $6 million ($2 million from Water and Sewer and $4 million from Certificate of Obligation). City could bring a design contract by April/May 2014.
*Dallas County Call-for-Projects - These projects have not been identified; however, Dallas County has suggested that the City of DeSoto allocate approximately $10 million for these projects. Tom Johnson, Managing Director of Development Services, stated that of the four (4) MCIP projects, being considered, Commissioner Price strongly supports two (2) projects which are: Westmoreland Road (Belt Line Road to Parkerville Road) and Hampton Road (Parkerville Road to southern city limit line toward Bear Creek). Dallas County should release their commitments this year and may ask the City to approve a Resolution of commitment.
Under the MCIP Program, Council was informed of the percentage being 50%-50% for paving and sidewalks and lighting conduits. Landscaping, irrigation, water and sewer relocations are 100% the responsibility of the City of DeSoto. (Councilmember Zander recommended the Council to consider removing the repair of alleyways from the Bond Election and consider using Certificate of Obligation).
III. Objectives * Cost Estimate Updates (Alley) * Prioritize Projects * Provide Proposition Recommendation * Implementation Schedule * Funding Options
Tom Johnson, Managing Director of Development Services, reported the following:
*COST ESTIMATE UPDATES: Staff confirmed that all of the cost estimates for the projects were accurate with the exception of the repair of alleyways (total estimate was lowered).
Councilmember Zander informed the Council that he received information from residents of the Mantlebrook/Meadowbrook HOA that they are interested in a park in their area to which Mr. Johnson replied that that community, for years, have not asked for a park, but a trail system near Mirkes Parkway (similar to the loop at Zieger Park) to tie into the Roy Orr Trail system. This project would be included in the proposed Park Improvement Program.
PRIORITIZE PROJECTS
These are Staff's recommendations to be removed from the Bond Election proposal:
RECOMMENDED FOR REMOVAL
BMX Restrooms - Staff felt that this was not needed at this time due to the fact that it could not be determined whether or not the City of DeSoto would see any gains or losses of BMX races due to the lack of restrooms nor have they received any complaints.
*Land Acquisition: Staff felt that this was an extremely vague cost to provide to the community without a project to tie to it.
*Fire Station: Staff felt that the accomodations/facilities are acceptable at this time and to wait to see what type of development may occur at Hampton Road and Belt Line Road that may trigger the need to move this facility as well as giving staff time to explore a joint facility with Regional Dispatch.
*Pleasant Run Road: Staff felt that based upon traffic on this road, it does not warrant widening; however, there have been several complaints regarding the ditch in this area. Staff felt that adding a drainage improvement project (so there is no "drop off" in the vicinity of Longmeadow Lane) in the Capital Improvement Plan was a better alternative.
*Parks Project: Staff felt that postponing the full development of DeSoto Ranch until we could hear from the community. A suggestion could be a "staged development" which would include an unimproved trail (dirt) similar to the Windmill Hill Preserve.
PROPOSED RECOMMENDATIONS
*Chattey Road - Staff felt that this project is warranted and the City could bring a design contract by April/May 2014.
STAFF INITIAL PROPOSITION RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommended three (3) propositions: Parkerville Road, Alleys and Park Projects
Council had general discussions regarding reasoning for Parkerville Road (increased housing, pedestrian traffic, growing vehicle traffic) and funding alley repairs from a Certificate of Obligation versus an General Obligation Bonds.
FUNDING OPTIONS
Discussion regarding the impact on the tax rate based upon the staff recommendations, existing debt and Bond Election Impact (Analysis Summary sheet was provided by First Southwest which identified the project funds, timeframe and the 11-year issuance scenario).
IV. Timing of Bond Election
Bond Election timing:
It is Staff's recommendation to wait until November 2014 to hold a Bond Election due to the amount of time needed to adequately prepare and inform the community.
V. Discussion
Council discussed the need to maintain our infrastructure and school taxes. Council also discussed the possibility of land acquisition used for economic development purposes (i.e. joinr public and private partnership with City's participation being the land) and an appointed committee for the projects.
City Council recessed at 7:16pm.
Council reconvened the meeting at 7:37pm.
Roll Call: 7 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
Council discussion regarding Bond Election in May 2014. The City Secretary reported that the calling of the May 10, 2014 General Election for Councilmembers Place 2 and Place 4 is on schedule for Tuesday, February 4, 2014. A meeting with Dallas County Elections will be held on Monday, February 3, 2014, to discuss the Joint Election.
Mayor Sherman called for a consensus to hold a Bond Election in 2014. It was the consensus of the Council to hold a Bond Election in 2014.
Mayor Sherman called for a consensus of the Council on the below items:
Mayor Sherman asked for a consensus of having the repair of alleyways on a Certificate of Obligation. It was the consensus of the Council to have the repair of alleyways on a Certificate of Obligation. Councilmember Clark opposed.
Mayor Sherman asked for a consensus of having the widening of Parkerville Road on a General Obligation Bond. It was the consensus of the Council to have the widening of Parkville Road on a General Obligation Bond.
Mayor Sherman asked for a consensus on the staff recommended list for a Bond Election. It was the consensus of the Council not to move forward with the staff's recommendation in its entirety. Mayor Sherman and Councilmember Clark opposed.
Mayor Sherman asked for a consensus to remove the BMX Restrooms from the Bond Election. It was the consensus of the Council to remove the BMX Restrooms from the Bond Election.
Mayor Sherman asked for a consensus of the Council to remove the Land Acquisition from the Bond Election. It was the consensus of the Council to move forward with the land acquisition on the Bond Election. Councilmembers Clark and North opposed.
Mayor Sherman asked for a consensus to remove the Fire Station from the Bond Election. It was the consensus of the Council to move forward with the Fire Station on the Bond Election. Councilmembers Clark and Zander opposed.
Mayor Sherman asked for a consensus to remove Pleasant Run Road from the Bond Election. It was the consensus of the Council to remove Pleasant Run Road from the Bond Election; however, to add a drainage improvement project to the Drainage CIP. It should be noted that Councilmember Zander abstained from the consensus due to personal interest.
Mayor Sherman asked for a consensus from the Council to remove DeSoto Ranch from the Bond Election. It was the consensus of the Council to remove DeSoto Ranch from the Bond Election. Councilmember North opposed.
It was a Council consensus for the following projects to be on the Bond Election: Parkerville Road, Land Acquisition, Fire Station and Parks Projects.
Mayor asked for a consensus on having single propositions. It was the consensus of the Council to have single propositions.
Mayor asked for a consensus on having the Bond Election in May, 2014. It was the consensus of the Council to have the Bond Election in May, 2014. Councilmember Clark opposed.
BREAKDOWN:
$37 million total
Land Acquisition: $6 million
Fire Station: $5 million
Parks Projects: $1.5 million
Parkerville Road: $6 million
TOTAL: $18.5 million - GO Bond Election
Alley: $4.5 million
MCIP: $10 million
Chattey Road: $4 million
TOTAL: 18.5 million - Certificate of Obligation
VI. Adjournment
Mayor Sherman adjourned the meeting at 9:07pm.
Jan 30, 2014 City Council Meeting 2014-01-30 CIP Review Discussion (Special Meeting)
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AGENDA
Roll call (7 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)
I. Convene into Open Session
Mayor Sherman called the meeting to order at 6:03pm.
Dr. Richardson gave an overview of the purpose of the meeting.
Tom Johnson, Managing Director of Development Services, gave a short overview of the purpose of the meeting citing the points staff were to report back to Council (verification of the cost estimates associated with the projects, provide structure for propositions if moving forward with a Bond Election, implementation schedule, and tax analysis).
II. Recap of November 21, 2013 CIP Workshop
Crystal Owens, City Engineer, provided the following information:
Ms. Owens mentioned that at the conclusion of the last CIP meeting, Council did not remove any projects that were identified to be funded by General Obligations funds.
*Chattey Road: Council consensus was to move forward with $6 million ($2 million from Water and Sewer and $4 million from Certificate of Obligation). City could bring a design contract by April/May 2014.
*Dallas County Call-for-Projects - These projects have not been identified; however, Dallas County has suggested that the City of DeSoto allocate approximately $10 million for these projects. Tom Johnson, Managing Director of Development Services, stated that of the four (4) MCIP projects, being considered, Commissioner Price strongly supports two (2) projects which are: Westmoreland Road (Belt Line Road to Parkerville Road) and Hampton Road (Parkerville Road to southern city limit line toward Bear Creek). Dallas County should release their commitments this year and may ask the City to approve a Resolution of commitment.
Under the MCIP Program, Council was informed of the percentage being 50%-50% for paving and sidewalks and lighting conduits. Landscaping, irrigation, water and sewer relocations are 100% the responsibility of the City of DeSoto. (Councilmember Zander recommended the Council to consider removing the repair of alleyways from the Bond Election and consider using Certificate of Obligation).
III. Objectives * Cost Estimate Updates (Alley) * Prioritize Projects * Provide Proposition Recommendation * Implementation Schedule * Funding Options
Tom Johnson, Managing Director of Development Services, reported the following:
*COST ESTIMATE UPDATES: Staff confirmed that all of the cost estimates for the projects were accurate with the exception of the repair of alleyways (total estimate was lowered).
Councilmember Zander informed the Council that he received information from residents of the Mantlebrook/Meadowbrook HOA that they are interested in a park in their area to which Mr. Johnson replied that that community, for years, have not asked for a park, but a trail system near Mirkes Parkway (similar to the loop at Zieger Park) to tie into the Roy Orr Trail system. This project would be included in the proposed Park Improvement Program.
PRIORITIZE PROJECTS
These are Staff's recommendations to be removed from the Bond Election proposal:
RECOMMENDED FOR REMOVAL
BMX Restrooms - Staff felt that this was not needed at this time due to the fact that it could not be determined whether or not the City of DeSoto would see any gains or losses of BMX races due to the lack of restrooms nor have they received any complaints.
*Land Acquisition: Staff felt that this was an extremely vague cost to provide to the community without a project to tie to it.
*Fire Station: Staff felt that the accomodations/facilities are acceptable at this time and to wait to see what type of development may occur at Hampton Road and Belt Line Road that may trigger the need to move this facility as well as giving staff time to explore a joint facility with Regional Dispatch.
*Pleasant Run Road: Staff felt that based upon traffic on this road, it does not warrant widening; however, there have been several complaints regarding the ditch in this area. Staff felt that adding a drainage improvement project (so there is no "drop off" in the vicinity of Longmeadow Lane) in the Capital Improvement Plan was a better alternative.
*Parks Project: Staff felt that postponing the full development of DeSoto Ranch until we could hear from the community. A suggestion could be a "staged development" which would include an unimproved trail (dirt) similar to the Windmill Hill Preserve.
PROPOSED RECOMMENDATIONS
*Chattey Road - Staff felt that this project is warranted and the City could bring a design contract by April/May 2014.
STAFF INITIAL PROPOSITION RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommended three (3) propositions: Parkerville Road, Alleys and Park Projects
Council had general discussions regarding reasoning for Parkerville Road (increased housing, pedestrian traffic, growing vehicle traffic) and funding alley repairs from a Certificate of Obligation versus an General Obligation Bonds.
FUNDING OPTIONS
Discussion regarding the impact on the tax rate based upon the staff recommendations, existing debt and Bond Election Impact (Analysis Summary sheet was provided by First Southwest which identified the project funds, timeframe and the 11-year issuance scenario).
IV. Timing of Bond Election
Bond Election timing:
It is Staff's recommendation to wait until November 2014 to hold a Bond Election due to the amount of time needed to adequately prepare and inform the community.
V. Discussion
Council discussed the need to maintain our infrastructure and school taxes. Council also discussed the possibility of land acquisition used for economic development purposes (i.e. joinr public and private partnership with City's participation being the land) and an appointed committee for the projects.
City Council recessed at 7:16pm.
Council reconvened the meeting at 7:37pm.
Roll Call: 7 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
Council discussion regarding Bond Election in May 2014. The City Secretary reported that the calling of the May 10, 2014 General Election for Councilmembers Place 2 and Place 4 is on schedule for Tuesday, February 4, 2014. A meeting with Dallas County Elections will be held on Monday, February 3, 2014, to discuss the Joint Election.
Mayor Sherman called for a consensus to hold a Bond Election in 2014. It was the consensus of the Council to hold a Bond Election in 2014.
Mayor Sherman called for a consensus of the Council on the below items:
Mayor Sherman asked for a consensus of having the repair of alleyways on a Certificate of Obligation. It was the consensus of the Council to have the repair of alleyways on a Certificate of Obligation. Councilmember Clark opposed.
Mayor Sherman asked for a consensus of having the widening of Parkerville Road on a General Obligation Bond. It was the consensus of the Council to have the widening of Parkville Road on a General Obligation Bond.
Mayor Sherman asked for a consensus on the staff recommended list for a Bond Election. It was the consensus of the Council not to move forward with the staff's recommendation in its entirety. Mayor Sherman and Councilmember Clark opposed.
Mayor Sherman asked for a consensus to remove the BMX Restrooms from the Bond Election. It was the consensus of the Council to remove the BMX Restrooms from the Bond Election.
Mayor Sherman asked for a consensus of the Council to remove the Land Acquisition from the Bond Election. It was the consensus of the Council to move forward with the land acquisition on the Bond Election. Councilmembers Clark and North opposed.
Mayor Sherman asked for a consensus to remove the Fire Station from the Bond Election. It was the consensus of the Council to move forward with the Fire Station on the Bond Election. Councilmembers Clark and Zander opposed.
Mayor Sherman asked for a consensus to remove Pleasant Run Road from the Bond Election. It was the consensus of the Council to remove Pleasant Run Road from the Bond Election; however, to add a drainage improvement project to the Drainage CIP. It should be noted that Councilmember Zander abstained from the consensus due to personal interest.
Mayor Sherman asked for a consensus from the Council to remove DeSoto Ranch from the Bond Election. It was the consensus of the Council to remove DeSoto Ranch from the Bond Election. Councilmember North opposed.
It was a Council consensus for the following projects to be on the Bond Election: Parkerville Road, Land Acquisition, Fire Station and Parks Projects.
Mayor asked for a consensus on having single propositions. It was the consensus of the Council to have single propositions.
Mayor asked for a consensus on having the Bond Election in May, 2014. It was the consensus of the Council to have the Bond Election in May, 2014. Councilmember Clark opposed.
BREAKDOWN:
$37 million total
Land Acquisition: $6 million
Fire Station: $5 million
Parks Projects: $1.5 million
Parkerville Road: $6 million
TOTAL: $18.5 million - GO Bond Election
Alley: $4.5 million
MCIP: $10 million
Chattey Road: $4 million
TOTAL: 18.5 million - Certificate of Obligation
VI. Adjournment
Mayor Sherman adjourned the meeting at 9:07pm.
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