The Texarkana Texas City Council meets today at 6PM at City Hall. Among several agenda items, they will discuss electric rates.

Council members will consider a resolution denying the application for authority to increase rates submitted by Southwestern Electric Power Company, according to the City's press release.

The council also will consider a resolution accepting HUD Section 108 Loan Guarantee Assistance in the amount of over $1.4 million relating to the Grim Hotel Restoration Project in downtown Texarkana, Texas.

Here is the complete agenda for this evening's meeting:

I. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM

II. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE BY COUNCIL MEMBER JOSH DAVIS

III. MAYOR'S REMARKS AND ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST

Upcoming City Council Meetings: Monday, April 24, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. Monday, May 8, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. Monday, May 22, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.

Upcoming Joint City Meeting: The Texarkana Chamber of Commerce will host a "Joint Texarkana Community Committee" meeting with Texarkana, Arkansas on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Ark-Tex Council of Governments building located at 4808 Elizabeth Street. The meeting will be open to the public. The topic of discussion will be local current and future water needs.

Parks & Recreation Events:

April 18th Church Softball League Begins Wallace Park

April 21st - 23rd Scout-O-Rama Spring Lake Park

April 29th Community Garage Sale/Electronics Recycle Day Spring Lake Park

April 29th Dragon Boat Races Bringle West Park

May 1st Commercial Softball League Begins Wallace Park

May 6th Wine Festival Spring Lake Park

For a complete list of Parks and Recreation activities and information call (903) 798-3978

Presentations Autism Speaks Program - Jami Taylor

Appointments to Boards & Commissions

IV. OPEN FORUM: COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC (LIMIT 5 MINUTES EACH) Items scheduled for "Public Hearing" or have been heard at a previous "Public Hearing" are not to be addressed at the "Open Forum".

V. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION

Consent Items

1. Consider approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council held on March 27, 2017 at 6:00 PM.

2. Resolution No. 2017-017 authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Service Line Partners Private Label, Inc. d/b/a Service Line Warranties of America to provide City of Texarkana, Texas, utility customers the opportunity to purchase a sewer and water line warranty. Public Hearing: March 13, 2017 Second Briefing: March 27, 2017 Council Vote: April 10, 2017

3. Ordinance No. 2017-020 rezoning Lot 12, Block 22, City Improvement Co. Westside Addition, located at 514 North Lake Drive. Multiple Family-1 to Commercial. Charles E. Paul, Jr., owner. Public Hearing: March 13, 2017 Second Briefing: March 27, 2017 Council Vote: April 10, 2017

4. Resolution No. 2017-024 approving the amendment of the CDBG 2013-2017 Consolidated Plan and 2016 Annual Action Plan. Public Hearing: March 13, 2017 Second Briefing: March 27, 2017 Council Vote: April 10, 2017.

5. Resolution No. 2017-025 accepting HUD Section 108 Loan Guarantee Assistance in the amount of $1,429,000. Public Hearing: March 13, 2017 Second Briefing: March 27, 2017 Council Vote: April 10, 2017

6. Resolution No. 2017-044 denying the application for authority to increase rates submitted by Southwestern Electric Power Company. Public Hearing: Second Briefing: Council Vote: April 10, 2017

Action Items

7. Resolution No. 2017-022 hearing an appeal for a burning permit and making a final determination. Public Hearing: March 13, 2017 Second Briefing: March 27, 2017 Council Vote: April 10, 2017

VI. FIRST BRIEFINGS

1. Resolution No. 2017-038 supporting the Riverbend Water Resource District in implementing the Corps of Engineers' Lake Wright Patman Ultimate Rule Curve and obtaining future water rights in Lake Wright Patman. Public Hearing: April 24, 2017 Second Briefing: May 8, 2017 Council Vote: May 22, 2017

2. Ordinance No. 2017-039 amending the Code of Ordinances Chapter 28 "Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions", Sec. 28-237 concerning building construction hours of operation Public Hearing: April 24, 2017 Second Briefing: May 8, 2017 Council Vote: May 22, 2017

3. Resolution No. 2017-040 approving and adopting an amendment to the Municipal Solid Waste Collection and Transportation Agreement. Public Hearing: April 24, 2017 Second Briefing: May 8, 2017 Council Vote: May 22, 2017

4. Resolution No. 2017-041 approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a one (1) year contract with four (4) additional one (1) year renewal options with DAM Investments, LLC, dba US Lawns of Texarkana, LLC, to supply mowing and landscaping services for selected city parks and University Avenue in an amount not to exceed $148,757.10. Public Hearing: April 24, 2017 Second Briefing: May 8, 2017 Council Vote: May 22, 2017

5. Resolution No. 2017-042 authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract for the repairing and repainting of the Walnut Street and West Fourth Street elevated water storage tanks in an amount not to exceed $445,000.00. Public Hearing: April 24, 2017 Second Briefing: May 8, 2017 Council Vote: May 22, 2017

6. Resolution No. 2017-043 authorizing Texarkana Water Utilities to be charged an administrative fee by the City's General Fund. Public Hearing: April 24, 2017 Second Briefing: May 8, 2017 Council Vote: May 22, 2017

VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. Ordinance No. 2017-034 amending Chapter 100 "General Administrative Provisions" and Chapter 105 of the Land Development Code "Buildings & Construction" for clarification purposes by changing Sec. 105-8 from "Required" to "Permit Required", adding Sec. 105-9 "Stop Work Order", and adding Sec. 105-10 "Offense; Penalty." Public Hearing: April 10, 2017 Second Briefing: April 24, 2017 Council Vote: May 8, 2017

VIII.

SECOND BRIEFING WITH UPDATES

IX. SECOND BRIEFING WITHOUT UPDATES

1. Resolution No. 2017-030 authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for the Millwood Water Treatment Plant Sludge Ponds Cleaning Project in an amount with the Texas portion not to exceed $74,529.70 and the total amount not to exceed $119,000.00. Public Hearing: March 27, 2017 Second Briefing: April 10, 2017 Council Vote: April 24, 2017

X. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION

Staff Updates

XI. ADMINISTRATIVE COMMENTS

1. Council

2. Staff

XII. ADJOURNMENT

 

 

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