1. Welcome. 2. Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag and to the Texas Flag. 3. Invocation.
Oath of Office San Benito Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors as follows: • Mr. Orlando Lopez, Place 3, • Ms. Priscilla Guajardo, Place 4, • Mr. Jeremy Maya, Place 5, • Mr. Jose Morales, Place 6, and • Mr. Julian Rios, and Place 7 Planning and Zoning Commissioners as follows: • Salvador Castillo, Place 4.
Consideration and possible action on approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 5, 2017 and the Special Meeting of September 12, 2017.
Consideration and possible action on approving the cancelation of the Regular City Commission meeting of October 3, 2017 for the purpose of attending the 2017 Texas Municipal League Annual Conference.
Consideration and possible action on approving the request for assistance from Mr. Henry Sanchez, San Benito High School Principal, in celebrating the San Benito High School Homecoming Parade and Community Pep Rally on Thursday October 19, 2017.
Discussion and/or possible action approving or denying the highest bid/offer(s) received on the following properties struck off to Cameron County, for itself and other taxing jurisdictions from a tax resale conducted on July 11, 2017. 1. Legal Description: The rear % of Lot 13, Block 7, Fourth Addition, an addition to the City of San Benito, Cameron County, Texas, according to the Map or Plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 22, Map Records of Cameron County, Texas. (Acct. #57-0040-0070-0131-00) (Location: 447 Yoakum) 2. Legal Description: Lot 19, Block 9, Colonia La Palma, No. 2, an addition to the City of San Benito, Cameron County, Texas, According to the Map or Plat thereof recorded in Volume 7, Page 38, Map Records of Cameron County, Texas. (Acct. #57-6200-0090-0190-00) (Location: 174 Florencia)
Consideration and possible action on approving Resolution 2017-24: A Resolution of the City of San Benito, Texas authorizing tax resale: Legal Description: The rear !4 of Lot 13, Block 7, Fourth Addition, an addition to the City of San Benito, Cameron County, Texas, according to the Map or Plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 22, Map Records of Cameron County, Texas. (Acct. #57-0040-0070-0131-00) (Location: 447 Yoakum)
Consideration and possible action on approving Resolution 2017-25: A Resolution of the City of San Benito, Texas authorizing tax resale: Legal Description: Lot 19, Block 9, Colonia La Palma, No. 2, an addition to the City of San Benito, Cameron County, Texas, According to the Map or Plat thereof recorded in Volume 7, Page 38, and Map Records of Cameron County, Texas. (Acct. #57-6200-0090-0190-00) (Location: 174 Florencia)
Consideration and possible action on approving Resolution 2017-27 nominating a candidate as the City of San Benito's nominee to the Cameron Appraisal District Board of Directors.
Consideration and possible action to approve the filing a Funding Application with the Texas Water Development Board Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) for City Water System Improvements, and all matters related thereto.
Consideration and possible action to approve the filing a Funding Application with the Texas Water Development Board Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) for City Wastewater System Improvements, and all matters related thereto.
Consideration and possible action on approval of a Master Agreement with Brown, Leal & Associates for engineering related services.
Consideration and possible action on approval of the Second and Final Reading of Ordinance No. 2542: An Ordinance adopting a budget for the General Fund, Debt Service Fund, Community Development Block Grant, Economic Development Fund, Waterworks Enterprise Fund, Wastewater Enterprise Fund and Solid Waste Enterprise Fund for the Ensuing Fiscal Year October 1,2017 and ending September 30, 2018, in accordance with the Charter of the City of San Benito, Texas and repealing all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith.
Consideration and possible action on approval of the Second and Final Reading of Ordinance No. 2543: An Ordinance levying an Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for the City of San Benito, Texas for the year 2017.
Consideration and possible action to approve Resolution 2017-26: A Resolution allowing the Mayor or his designee to approve the application and acceptance of any Local Border Security Program Grant Funds for the performance period of September 1, 2017 to August 31, 2018.
Consideration and possible action to approve the revised Support Agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc., replacing the original Software Agreement previously licensed under New World Systems Corporation.
Consideration and possible action on approval of the Lease Agreement with the San Benito Economic Development Corporation for office space located at the San Benito Municipal Building, 401 North Sam Houston Boulevard.
Consideration and possible action on approval of the Contingency Allowance Expenditure Request No. 5 associated with the construction of the San Benito Cultural Heritage Museum, to be utilized for landscaping and an irrigation system.
Consideration and possible action on approval of Payment Request No. 7 from Jones Construction for construction of the San Benito Cultural Heritage Museum in the amount of $250,171.39.
Consideration and possible action on the approval of the Union Pacific Railroad Company Supplemental Agreement for Lease Audit No. LA29970, covering use of Union Pacific Railroad Company property in San Benito, Texas.
Consideration and possible action on approving invoices for membership dues from Amigos Del Valle, Inc., for Fiscal Year 2015-2016 and Fiscal Year 2016-2017.
Consideration and possible action on the approval of designating a community representative and community alternate to the Amigos Del Valle, Inc. Board of Directors for FY 2017- 2018 and approving Resolution 2017-23 to confirm the appointments of the San Benito City Commission.
Consideration and action to confirm the City Manager's appointment of Fire Captain Boris Esparza as Interim Fire Chief.
Consideration and possible action on authorizing the City Manager to prepare and solicit Request for Qualifications for City Attorney and legal services.
Discussion and update on Republic Services' new residential and commercial solid waste rates effective October 1,2017.
Presentation of the City of San Benito Financial Statements for the period ended August 31,2017.
32. Executive Session: 1. Under Texas Government Code, Section 551.071: To consult with City Attorney for legal advice regarding the settlement of claims in the lawsuit relating to Water Plant No. 2 33. Action to be taken, if any, on items discussed in executive session.
Consideration and possible action on approval of the Contingency Allowance Expenditure Request No. 5 associated with the construction of the San Benito Cultural Heritage Museum, to be utilized for landscaping and an irrigation system.
34. Consideration and possible action to approve, and to authorize the execution of a settlement agreement with TRC Engineers and others. 35. Adjournment
1. Welcome. 2. Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag and to the Texas Flag. 3. Invocation.
Oath of Office San Benito Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors as follows: • Mr. Orlando Lopez, Place 3, • Ms. Priscilla Guajardo, Place 4, • Mr. Jeremy Maya, Place 5, • Mr. Jose Morales, Place 6, and • Mr. Julian Rios, and Place 7 Planning and Zoning Commissioners as follows: • Salvador Castillo, Place 4.
Consideration and possible action on approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 5, 2017 and the Special Meeting of September 12, 2017.
Consideration and possible action on approving the cancelation of the Regular City Commission meeting of October 3, 2017 for the purpose of attending the 2017 Texas Municipal League Annual Conference.
Consideration and possible action on approving the request for assistance from Mr. Henry Sanchez, San Benito High School Principal, in celebrating the San Benito High School Homecoming Parade and Community Pep Rally on Thursday October 19, 2017.
Discussion and/or possible action approving or denying the highest bid/offer(s) received on the following properties struck off to Cameron County, for itself and other taxing jurisdictions from a tax resale conducted on July 11, 2017. 1. Legal Description: The rear % of Lot 13, Block 7, Fourth Addition, an addition to the City of San Benito, Cameron County, Texas, according to the Map or Plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 22, Map Records of Cameron County, Texas. (Acct. #57-0040-0070-0131-00) (Location: 447 Yoakum) 2. Legal Description: Lot 19, Block 9, Colonia La Palma, No. 2, an addition to the City of San Benito, Cameron County, Texas, According to the Map or Plat thereof recorded in Volume 7, Page 38, Map Records of Cameron County, Texas. (Acct. #57-6200-0090-0190-00) (Location: 174 Florencia)
Consideration and possible action on approving Resolution 2017-24: A Resolution of the City of San Benito, Texas authorizing tax resale: Legal Description: The rear !4 of Lot 13, Block 7, Fourth Addition, an addition to the City of San Benito, Cameron County, Texas, according to the Map or Plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 22, Map Records of Cameron County, Texas. (Acct. #57-0040-0070-0131-00) (Location: 447 Yoakum)
Consideration and possible action on approving Resolution 2017-25: A Resolution of the City of San Benito, Texas authorizing tax resale: Legal Description: Lot 19, Block 9, Colonia La Palma, No. 2, an addition to the City of San Benito, Cameron County, Texas, According to the Map or Plat thereof recorded in Volume 7, Page 38, and Map Records of Cameron County, Texas. (Acct. #57-6200-0090-0190-00) (Location: 174 Florencia)
Consideration and possible action on approving Resolution 2017-27 nominating a candidate as the City of San Benito's nominee to the Cameron Appraisal District Board of Directors.
Consideration and possible action to approve the filing a Funding Application with the Texas Water Development Board Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) for City Water System Improvements, and all matters related thereto.
Consideration and possible action to approve the filing a Funding Application with the Texas Water Development Board Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) for City Wastewater System Improvements, and all matters related thereto.
Consideration and possible action on approval of a Master Agreement with Brown, Leal & Associates for engineering related services.
Consideration and possible action on approval of the Second and Final Reading of Ordinance No. 2542: An Ordinance adopting a budget for the General Fund, Debt Service Fund, Community Development Block Grant, Economic Development Fund, Waterworks Enterprise Fund, Wastewater Enterprise Fund and Solid Waste Enterprise Fund for the Ensuing Fiscal Year October 1,2017 and ending September 30, 2018, in accordance with the Charter of the City of San Benito, Texas and repealing all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith.
Consideration and possible action on approval of the Second and Final Reading of Ordinance No. 2543: An Ordinance levying an Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for the City of San Benito, Texas for the year 2017.
Consideration and possible action to approve Resolution 2017-26: A Resolution allowing the Mayor or his designee to approve the application and acceptance of any Local Border Security Program Grant Funds for the performance period of September 1, 2017 to August 31, 2018.
Consideration and possible action to approve the revised Support Agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc., replacing the original Software Agreement previously licensed under New World Systems Corporation.
Consideration and possible action on approval of the Lease Agreement with the San Benito Economic Development Corporation for office space located at the San Benito Municipal Building, 401 North Sam Houston Boulevard.
Consideration and possible action on approval of the Contingency Allowance Expenditure Request No. 5 associated with the construction of the San Benito Cultural Heritage Museum, to be utilized for landscaping and an irrigation system.
Consideration and possible action on approval of Payment Request No. 7 from Jones Construction for construction of the San Benito Cultural Heritage Museum in the amount of $250,171.39.
Consideration and possible action on the approval of the Union Pacific Railroad Company Supplemental Agreement for Lease Audit No. LA29970, covering use of Union Pacific Railroad Company property in San Benito, Texas.
Consideration and possible action on approving invoices for membership dues from Amigos Del Valle, Inc., for Fiscal Year 2015-2016 and Fiscal Year 2016-2017.
Consideration and possible action on the approval of designating a community representative and community alternate to the Amigos Del Valle, Inc. Board of Directors for FY 2017- 2018 and approving Resolution 2017-23 to confirm the appointments of the San Benito City Commission.
Consideration and action to confirm the City Manager's appointment of Fire Captain Boris Esparza as Interim Fire Chief.
Consideration and possible action on authorizing the City Manager to prepare and solicit Request for Qualifications for City Attorney and legal services.
Discussion and update on Republic Services' new residential and commercial solid waste rates effective October 1,2017.
Presentation of the City of San Benito Financial Statements for the period ended August 31,2017.
32. Executive Session: 1. Under Texas Government Code, Section 551.071: To consult with City Attorney for legal advice regarding the settlement of claims in the lawsuit relating to Water Plant No. 2 33. Action to be taken, if any, on items discussed in executive session.
Consideration and possible action on approval of the Contingency Allowance Expenditure Request No. 5 associated with the construction of the San Benito Cultural Heritage Museum, to be utilized for landscaping and an irrigation system.
34. Consideration and possible action to approve, and to authorize the execution of a settlement agreement with TRC Engineers and others. 35. Adjournment