MEMORANDUM  TO: FROM: DATE:  Mayor and City Council Jack Thompson, City Manager  June 20, 2024  SUBJECT: City Council Meeting  Attached is your information packet for the Monday, June 24, 2024 City Council Meeting. If you have any questions about a particular item, please contact me.        NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA GRANGE, TEXAS  Ta  Grange  In accordance with the provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the governing body of the City of] La Grange, Texas, will be held on the 24th day ofJune, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. in the City Hall Council Chambers at  155E. Colorado St., La Grange, Texas.  I.  CALLTOORDERROLL CALL II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  "Ipledge allegiance to thej flag ofthe United States ofAmerica andi to the Republic for which it. stands, "Honor the Texas fag; Ipledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state, under God, one and indivisible. "  one nation, under God, indivisible, with. Liberty and. Justice for all. "  III. INVOCATION  IV. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS  1. Issue Proclamation ofLife Saving Award to Officer Mitchell Maxwell and Citizen Michael SUBJECTS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ADOPTION, APPROVAL, AMENDMENT, RATIFICATION OR OTHER. ACTION. AT SUCH MEETING INCLUDE:  Pechal.  Pg.1  V. CONSENT AGENDA  (The Consent Agenda includes non-controversial and routine items that the Council may act on with one: single vote. The Mayor ora a Councilmember. may pull any item from the Consent Agenda in order that the Council discuss and act upon it individually as part of the Regular agenda.)  VI. REGULAR AGENDA  1. Discuss and/or Consider replacing Yield Signs with Stop Signs.  Pg.3  TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT  1. Discuss and/or Consider Allocation of Tourism Funds as recommended by the Tourism  Committee.  Pg.5  VII. CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE/BOARDS/ADVISORY REPORTS  1. 2. 3. 4. 5.  Airport Board Library Board Main Street Board Tax Appraisal Board  La Grange Economic Development Corporation    VIII. STAFF UPDATES Review ofCurrent issues and projects Sales Tax Collection Reports  Pg.10  IX. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: (Registration forms are available on table as you enter the City Council Chambers. This form should be completed and delivered to the City Secretary prior to 6:00 p.m. The City Council will receive the information, ask staff to look into the matter, or place the issue ona  future agenda. Topics of operational concerns shall be directed to the City Manager.)  X. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST  Items of community interest include expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; information regarding holiday schedules; honorary recognitions of city officials, employees, or citizens; reminders about upcoming events sponsored by the City or other entity that is scheduledi to bec attendedbyac city official ore employee; andamoumcements involving imminent threats to the public  health and. safety.  XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION  The Council will meet in closed. Executive Session as authorized by the listed section(s) of The Open Meetings Act, Section 551, Texas Government Code, to discuss the following matters: The Council may take final action on any of the before mentioned matters while convened in open session pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code; it may also take certain action in executive session on competitive electric matters pursuant to Section 551.086. The Council may also meet in closed. Executive Session, pursuant to Section 551.071, to receive advice from legal counsel  (consultation with attorney) on any items listed in this notice.  XII. ADJOURNMENT  Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact, Janet Bayer at 979/968-5805 at least two (2) work days prior to the meeting SO More information on the above listed matters is available from the City ofLa Grange - Office oft the  that appropriate arrangements can be made. City Manager at 979/968-5805. na Ban Janet Bayer, City Secretary  Posted at 3:301 P.M. on this the 20th day ofJune, 2024.  U    PROCLAMATION LIFE SAVING AWARD  WHEREAS, on May 09, 2024, al La Grange Police Officer experienced an unintentional  discharge of his weapon, severely injuring him in the leg; and  WHEREAS, La Grange Police Officer Mitchell Maxwell was the first of two people to respond quickly and through his recent tourniquet training, placed at tourniquet on the leg of the injured Police Officer to stop the bleeding from the injury; and  WHEREAS, it was later determined that not for Officer Maxwell's lifesaving act in which quick thinking, fast action and heroism were demonstrated, a life was saved  and an employee is home with his family; and  WHEREAS, Officer Maxwell's actions are indicative of his character and work ethic as  Police Officer of the La Grange Police Department; and  WHEREAS, the La Grange City Council wish to extend our sincere appreciation nto  Officer Maxwell for his lifesaving act.  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, by the Mayor and Council of the City of La Grange, that we, do hereby recognize, with respect and gratitude, the heroic actions and selfless courage of Officer Mitchell Maxwell in acting to save a life.  Mayor, City ofL La Grange  -1-    Proclamation Eife Saving Award  WHEREAS, on May 09, 2024, a La Grange Police Officer experienced an unintentional  discharge of his weapon, severely injuring him in the leg; and  WHEREAS, La Grange Citizen Michae(Pechal was one oft two people to courageously respond andthrough his extraordinary effort in running towards the gunshot to help and render aide, he wrapped a belt on the leg ofthe injuredPolice Officer to act as a tourniquet to  stop the bleedingfrom the injury; and  WHEREAS, it was later determined fthat not for MichaelPechals fesaving act in which quick thinking, se/fless actions anda servant's heart were demonstrated, a fe was savedand  an employee is home with his famify; and  WHEREAS, the La Grange City Council wish to extend our sincere appreciation to Michael  Pechalfor his courage.  Now, THEREFORE, BETPROCIRAMET, by the Mayor andCouncil ofthe City of La Grange, that we, do hereby recognize, with respect andgratitudé, the heroic actions and  se/ffess courage ofMichae! Pechal in acting to save a 6f.  Mayor, City ofla Grange    La Grange City Council DEPARTMENT MEMO  Grange  Ta  Meeting Date: June 24, 2024  Staff Contact: ChiefofPolice David Gilbreath  Agenda Item:  Regular Agenda # 1  E-mail: het@cityotg.com Phone: 979/968/5806  SUBJECT: Discuss and/or Consider replacing Yield Signs with Stop Signs.  SUMMARY:  Replace Yield signs with Stop Signs  PRIOR ACTION/INPUT (Council, Boards, Committees)  None  RECOMMENDATION:  As ChiefofPolice, Ir recommend that the yield signs at the intersections of East Fannin Street and North Jackson Street, East Fannin Street and North Franklin Street, and West Colorado Street and North River Street be replaced with stop signs. This change is necessary due to the increased traffic at these intersections. Fannin Street is becoming ai through street when Horton Street backs up in the mornings. Additionally, since Bluebonnet Trails Community Services moved their offices to Travis Street, traffic  has increased on West Colorado and North River Streets.  FINANCIALI IMPACT: The cost of6 Stop Signs. ATTACHMENTS Map        La Grange City Council DEPARTMENT MEMO  Ta  Grange  Staff Contact: E-mail: Phone:  Meeting Date: June 24, 2024 Agenda Item: Tourism Report #1  Janet Bayer, City Secretary bayer@cityotlg.com 979-968-5805  SUBJECT: Discuss and/or Consider Allocation ofTourism Funds as recommended by the  Tourism Committee  SUMMARY  Each quarter, local non-profits, governmental and community-based organizations can apply for hotel tax funds under the Tourism Grant Program. The mission oft the Tourism Grant Program is toj provide funds to enhance historical restoration, the preservation of the arts and other activities which will directly promote tourism and the convention and hotel industry. Six applicants have  applied for funds this quarter.  PRIOR ACTIONINPUT/CAmndl, Boards. Committees)  The Tourism Grant Committee met on Monday, June 10th to review the six (6) grant applications  that were submitted. RECOMMENDATION  See attached documentation  FINANCIAL IMPACT  Six applicants have applied with a total request of $27,038  ATTACHMENTS  Current Finance Report Hotel/Motel Tax Report Summary Summary of Funding Requests    Tourism Grant Committee  6/17/2024  INCOME Fund Balance Hotel/Motel Tax Income FY 2023-24 Expenses to Oct - May Approved Budgeted Expenditures Balance Approved funds to be expended (FY 23-24)  $ $ $ $ $ $  509,185 173,241 (46,181) (145,000) (49,712) 441,533  Total Funds Available  Hotel/Motel Tax Income FY 2023-24  Oct-23 Nov-23 Dec-23 Jan-24 Feb-24 Mar-24 Apr-24 May-24 Jun-24 Jul-24 Aug-24 Sep-24 Year to Date Total  $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $  9,265 36,981 17,017 15,701 13,722 15,383 26,442 38,729  173,241  -6-    A  A o U & - $A A A 8 2 E 8  A A A $A A A $A $A $A $A $A $A  D  C  $A A $A A A A  A $A $A $A $  a  A A A A A A A A A A A A $A  B 9 b UA A 8 3 A 4A A A A $  5 a 8 A 3  A A A A $A $A A $A  $A $A $  N  $A A A $ $A $A $A  A $ $A  $A $ A $A  J  A A $A $ A $ A  A $A A   a  $ A A -A  -7-    Summary of Requests  Request 1  Amount $2,838  Overview Texas Heroes Museum  Funds are requested for supplemental advertising expenses through March 31,2025. The committee last allocated $1,262 in March 2024 for website development and advertising and Colorado Valley Quilt Guild - 27th Annual Best Little Quilt Show in TX Funds are requested to advertise the annual quilt show. The quilt show will be held February 21-22, 2025. The committee allocated $4,000 for marketing purposes in 2023 and 2022. Funds are requested for historic preservation of the N.W. Faison House. Funds will be used towards immediate repairs to the foundation. The committee last allocated $1,550 in March 2024 for advertising and $4,170 in March 2023 for  $2,000 in June 2023 for advertising.  2  $4,000  3  $10,000  Faison Preservation Society, Inc.  advertising and docents. La Grange Roadrunners  4  $1,200  Funds are requested to promote/adveruse multiple upcoming dance events in 2024/2025. The committee last allocated $2,000 in 2023 and $1500 in 2020, 2019, and 2018.  5  $6,000  Polka Lovers Club of Texas Museum  Additional funds are requested for completion of the Virtual Docent Program and marketing expenses for three (3) events later in 2024. The committee allocated $4,000 in March of 2024 for marketing & advertising; $6,000 in June 2023 for historical estoratonpreservation projects; $8,000 in Sept. 2022 for exterior renovations and $2,000 in Dec. 2022 for  matkeungpromotons, Juneteenth on the Square 2023 and $2,000 in 2022.  6  $3,000  Funds are requested for promotion of the Juneteenth celebration on June 8th. The committee allocated $1,000 in  -8-    Request for Funds June 10, 2024 Tourism Grant Committee  Funds Tourism Committee Requested Recommendation $2,838.00 $4,000.00 $10,000.00 $1,200.00 $6,000.00 $3,000.00 $27,038.00  Applicant  1 Texas Heroes Museum 2 Colorado Valley Quilt Guild 3 Faison Preservation Society, Inc 4 La Grange Roadrunners 5F Polka Lovers Club of Texas Museum 6 Juneteenth on the Square Total of Funding Requests  $2,838.00 $4,000.00 $10,000.00 ** $1,200.00 $3,000.00 $0.00 $21,038.00  9-    10-    -11-