PUBLIC  HEARING  Final Public Hearing for the  CDBG Contract #CDV21-0456 Generator Project  at the Main Lift Station  Janell Foster  Langford Community Management Services    PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE  The City of Blanco received a Texas Community Development Block Grant (TXCDBG) Program grant, CDV21-0456, from the Texas Department of Agriculture for the installation of a generator project. A public hearing has been called for 6:00 p.m. on June 11th, 2024 at the Byars Building, 308 Pecan Street, Blanco, TX 78606 to review the program performance of the activities completed under this grant which will include an explanation of the actual use of the Texas  Community Development Block Grant Program funds and invite comments.  La Ciudad de Blanco recibio una subvencion del Programa de Subvencion en Bloque para el Desarrollo Comunitario de Texas (TXCDBG, por sus siglas en inglés), CDV21-0456, del Departamento de Agricultura de Texas para la instalacion de un proyecto de generador. Se ha convocado una audiencia publica para las 6:00 p.m. del 11 de junio de 2024 en el Byars Building, 308 Pecan Street, Blanco, TX: 78606 para revisar el desempero del programa de las actividades completadas bajo esta subvencion, que incluirà una explicacion del uso real de los fondos del Programa de Subvenciones en Bloque para el Desarrollo Comunitario de Texas e  invitarà a comentarios.  For further information or assistance contact Laurie Cassidy (830)833-4525  Para obtener mas informacion o asistencia, comuniquese con Laurie Cassidy al (830)833-4525    PROCLAMATION    FLAG DAYAND WEEK PROCLAMATION  WHEREAS, the Second Continental Congress adopted the American Flag on June 14, WHEREAS, June 14, 2024, marks 247 years of displaying our American Flag; and WHEREAS, iti is fitting and proper to officially recognize "Old Glory" as a symbol of! hope, WHEREAS, in order to commemorate the adoption of our flag, on August 3, 1949, the Congress, byj joint resolution, designated. June 14 of each year as "Flag Day" and requested that the President issue an annual proclamation designating the week in which June 14 occurs as "National Flag Week" and call upon citizens oft the United States to display the flag during that week; and NOW,THEREFORE, 1, Mike Arnold, by the power vested ini me as Mayor of the City of Blanco, and on behalf of the City Council and Citizens of Blanco, do hereby proclaim the week of June 9-15,  1777; and  inspiration, and pride for the people of the United States and around the world; and  2024, as  NATIONAL FLAG WEEK"  in the City of Blanco, Texas and ask our citizens to reaffirm the ideals of our County by displaying  our American Flag at their homes and throughout the Country.  Given under my hand and seal this  day  of June 2024  Mike Arnold, Mayor    PROCLAMATION2    PROCLAMATION CITY OF BLANCO  Proclamation honoring Blanco residents Sheryl Smith-Rodgers and James Hearn for their work  to preserve and promote Texas wildlife habitats.  Whereas Blanco resident and Texas Master Naturalist Sheryl Smith-Rodgers and husband James Hearn have transformed their one acre on 9th Street into a Texas native plant garden and  an adjoining former vacant lot into The Meadow.  Whereas Sheryl has blogged about their yard since 2008 at "Window on a Texas Wildscape." She's worked especially hard to preserve and conserve native plant species in their  neighborhood.  Whereas Sheryl has catalogued more than 1,360 species sO far of plants, animals and Whereas Sheryl and James welcome Blanco students, garden clubs and other groups to Whereas their property is certified as a Texas Wildscape Wildlife Habitat Demonstration site (TPWD), National Wildlife Federation Wildlife Habitat, Monarch Waystation and North  other organisms on their property. appreciate and learn about the habitat.  American Butterfly Association Butterfly Garden.  Whereas they have dedicated much of their lives to promoting conservation, education NOW THEREFORE, I Mike Arnold hereby proclaim thanks and appreciation of a grateful City fort their tireless work to preserve our native species and make Blanco a more beautiful, IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the Seal of the  and wise stewardship.  neighborly and environmentally responsible community.  City of Blanco, Texas, this the  day of June 2024.  Mike Arnold, Mayor  ATTEST:  Laurie Cassidy, City Secretary    PRESENTATION1    e E 3  T f M @ C t 8 0  E - a  o  - O f o 3 1 E : E 6 - 8 6 a  3  E  1 . a  -  a e a A O a - a a 0 0  f    Blanco County Conservation Initiative  Best Practices for Developments and Landowners in Blanco County  Why Best Practices  Significant development: is occurring in Blanco County and across thel Hill Country, as the region is recognized as one oft thet top areas to live and visiti in Texas. Without thoughtful planning, development has the potential to adverselyi impact the natural infrastructure of the Hill Country that makes its such a desirable area, including our dark night skies, water availability, natural landscape, native animals and vegetation, and rural character. Growth and winei tourism, with increasing demands on water supply, could also threaten1 the viability of existing farms and Best Practices for Developments and Landowners in Blanco Countywere developed by BCClin response to ag grass roots effort by over 200 people concerned aboutt the effects of developments on Blanco County. Thet top concerns were prioritized into four subcategories: Ground and Surface Water Conservation, Landscape and' Wildlife Conservation, Night Sky Preservation, and Preservation of Agricultural Production and Protection of Rural Character and History. BCCIthen surveyed existing literature on approachest to address these concerns. Thel best practices summarize practical approaches that can be used to successfully: address the concerns. They contain brief summaries of keyi issues that should be considered during planning along with links to These best practices are intended to be evergreen. We will update them as new information becomes available and to reflect community feedback. Please consider adopting these best practices, as appropriate, for your own property and as you interact with developers,  ranchland.  more detailed resources that can be used to create actionable plans.  government officials and conservation organizations.  How to Use the Best Practices:  Developers should bee encouraged to adopt the best practices in any development plans. POA's should implement some of the best practices, such as allowingr rainwater harvesting and gurngdanasycomplant lighting, into deed restrictions, covenants and by! laws. Landowners can adopt best practices int their land management plans. Government officials can encourage adoption of thel best practices throughout Blanco County and where appropriate, reference best practices in Couny/Ciyresoutions,  ordnances, and development trules.    PRESENTATION2    8 à :  a A S o   E E A  - A A  A  of de  à  n 1    2  0 - a  0 0 Y  A Abierey  Y  *  C 1 wegi 1aM    O 3  U  @    VTIBUIBN  leman  -  I  d9 - a  & 6  3  9 9  a e    unipopun  :  @ E S S @ 3  I  f  33 Joy  e @ - O -  a  =    R t @ E S S C S 4 C E  A  A  E 3 5  5  8  4 8  : E 8  @  o e m    e  H 14 15 16 Els 4:    STAFF  CITY HALL    STAFF  POLICE  DEPARTMENT    BLANCO POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY STATISTICS - 2024  POLICE  YTD YTD 2024 2023 12 5 2 2 3 0 2 1 4 0 2 2 17 1 13 3 8 11 11 11 20 25 23 21 O 4 23 30 5 8 22 22 3 OJ 11 17 1058 899 9 20 1 8 55 34 32 31 38 22 19 28 64 81 48 18 32 15 3] 2 223 233 505 494 169 128 29 41 29 37 15 18 5 5 6 5 12 28 90.5 77 57 37 1 0 301 399  Crime Statistics Major Crimes Assaults Sexual Offenses Other Burglaries Residence Vehicle Business Theft Criminal Mischief Alcohol Violations Narcotics Violations Arrests Individuals Adult Juvenile Offenses Felony Misdemeanor Emergency Detention Filed by CID Calls for Service Total Calls for Service Assist EMS Assist Fire Assist Other Agency Assist Public Accidents Disturbances Suspicious Activity Alarms Animal Calls City Ordinance Viol. Traffic Enforcement Citations Warnings Speeding D.L. Violations Registration Insurance Stop Sign/Light Equipment Other Other Time Out of City Record Requests Golf Cart Permits Home Watches  3 1 2 0 6 1 1 0 0 0 OJ O 0 3 0 0 0 1 1 0 O 0 1 3 0 1 1 0 0 O 3 4 5 2 3 1 1 3 4 4 4 2 1 O 1 4 3 2 1 1 10 5 5 0 0 10 5 5 0 3 O OJ 0 0 O 13 5 5 0 0J 3 0 1 0 1 10 5 4 0 3 o 0 0 3 0 6 1 1 2 1 252 218 176 173 239 2 1 2 3 1 1 OJ 0 0 0 20 14 13 4 4 7 9 5 4 7 6 6 10 8 8 4 4 3 6 2 29 14 10 10 1 17 9 8 4 10 4 7 6 7 8 1 0 2 0 0 70 78 37 17 21 116 174 103 68 44 51 48 22 11 37 10 8 5 2 41 5 7 5 2 10 0 8 5 2 O 3 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 6 1 6 0 0 5 41 20 21 1_7.47 17 8 3 21 8 0 0 O 1 O 97 94 32 39 39    CONSENT  ITEM #1    REGULAR. MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF BLANCO Meeting Minutes May 14,2024  Ar regular meeting oft the City Council, City of Blanco, Texas was held on May 14, 2024, at 6:00 pm at The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by Mayor Arnold, followed by roll call announcing a quorum was present. The Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Dan Murrah. Council members present: Mayor Arnold, Mayor Pro-Tem Thrailkill and Council Members Smith, Swinson, City staff present: Warren Escovy, City Administrator, Laurie Cassidy, City Secretary, and Interim  the Gem oft the Hills, 2233US-281, Blanco, Texas.  and Moses.  Chief/Lt. Jerry Thornhill.  Mayor Arnold made the following announcements: The burn ban is currently off.  Water restrictions are currently at Stage 2, please be mindful of your water usage. This is National Police Week; he expressed his gratitude for the men and women in blue William Depew, not ai resident, spoke regarding election law and Dennis Moore's eligibility. Kenneth Welch, Blanco County resident, spoke regarding the election. He shared Grady Achiles removed himself from the ballot and spoke regarding Dennis Moore's eligibility. Jay Palmer, Blanco County resident, spoke regarding the election. He questioned Dennis Moore's eligibility and stated ifMr. Moore is appointed this will go to a District Court to Waymond Lightfoot, City of] Blanco resident, spoke about the election, Mr. Moore and horse racing fouls. He questioned Mr. Moore's eligibility and weather Mr. Smith should be elected. Gary Currier, Blanco ETJ resident, said he was going to speak about chickens but since the major topic is about elections he spoke regarding the dispute with Mr. Moore's voter  Public Comments:  decide.  registration and candidate eligibility.  Susan Moore, City ofl Blanco resident spoke regarding the election. The city spoke and elected three persons and she believes these three should be our new city council members. Wayne Gosnell, wrote a letter tol be read by Laurie Cassidy, City Secretary regarding Dark Sky  Ordinance violations.  1IPage  City Council Minutes -May 14, 2024    Staff Presentations:  City Hall, Warren Escovy, City Administrator, shared the following: Lavender Festival is scheduled for June 7-9, meter audit update, lift station completion, discussed budget calendar, TWDB awards $3.9 million, total $512,000 in green funding grant. There will be no Finance presentation due to Sasha Ricks absence, the second quarter financials are in your packet. Police Department, Acting Chief/Lt. Thornhill did not present the. April Monthly Report, except to say the numbers are down. He also spoke about police incentives program. The department is currently staffed at five and looking for new officers. The Receptionist position Mayor Arnold made a statement. Spoke with numerous persons, all said he has no choice but to certify this election as it stands. Where there is a dispute, he should rule in favor of eligibility. Mayor. Arnold certified new Council Members Bobby Mack-McClung, Candy Cargill, and Consent Agenda: Thefollowing items may be acted upon in one motion. No separate discussion or action is necessary unless requested by the Mayor or a Council Member, in which those items will be 1. Approval ofl Minutes from the April 9, 2024, Regular Meeting and Public Hearing.  has been filled.  Dennis J. Moore, Jr.  pulled for separate consideration.  2. Approval ofMinutes from the April 19, 2024, Special Meeting. Maintenance, Account 100-03-5402 ini the amount of $2,603.00.  3. Approval of Budget Adjustment from Minor Equipment, Account 100-03-5801 to Building 4. Approval of Ordinance 2024-0-003 General Election Canvassing the Returns and Declaring the Official Results of the May 4, 2024, General Election to Elect Three (3) City Council Council Member Smith requested Item 4 be pulled from the consent agenda and moved to New Business Item 2. Council Member Swinson requested Item 1 be pulled from the consent agenda and moved to New Business Item 1. Warren Escovy spoke regarding budget adjustment from Ar motion was made by Council Member Smith to approve the consent agenda items two and three as presented, seconded by Council Member Moses, all ini favor, motion carried  Members.  minor equipment.  unanimously.  New Business, Item 1,1 Let the minutes reflect Council Member Swinson left Executive Session at 9:00 pm, A motion was made by Council Member Smith to approve the minutes from the. April 9,2024 regular meeting, as amended, seconded by Council Member Swinson, all in favor, motion New Business Item 2, Council Member Smith thanked all for running for council and recused himselfi from the vote. A motion was made by Council Member. Moses to approve Ordinance 2024-0-003 General Election Canvassing the Returns and Declaring the Official Results oft the May 4, 2024 General Election to Elect Three (3) City Council Members, seconded by Mayor Pro- Laurie Cassidy, City Secretary, Administered the Oath ofOffice to Newly Elected Officers  carried unanimously.  Tem Thrailkill, motion carried 3-0 with Council Member Smith recused. Bobby Mack-McClung, Candy Cargill, and Dennis J. Moore, Jr.  2IPage  City Council Minutes -May 14, 2024    New Business: Consider, discuss, and take appropriate action on the following:  1. Consideration, Discussion and' Take Possible. Action on Possible Vacancy on the Governing Body oft the City of Blanco, including Possible. Appointment to the Governing Body or Call of Special Election to fill a Vacancy, and any related, required Oath ofOffice. No Action Taken 2. Consideration, Discussion, and Take Possible Action on Approval ofMayor Pro-Tem. for the Term May 2024 through May 2025. A motion was made by Council Member Moses to appoint Bobby Mack-McClung as Mayor Pro-Tem for the term May 2024 tol May 2025, seconded by Council Member Cargill, motion carried 4-0 with Mack-McClung abstained. 3. Consideration, Discussion, and Take Possible Action on Approval of] Resolution 2024-R-011 Amending Resolution 2023-R-007 Designating Persons Authorized to Sign on the City's Depository Accounts as the Official Signatories oft the City of Blanco. A Motion was made by Council Member Moses to Approve Resolution 2024-R-011 Amending Resolution 2023-R- 007 Designating Persons Authorized to Sign on the City's Depository Accounts as the Official Signatories of the City of Blanco and appoint Council Member Swinson and Mayor Pro-Tem Mack-McClung as new check signers, seconded by Council Member 4. Consideration, Discussion, and Take Possible Action on Approval of Street Closures and use of Byars Building for Lavender Festival (June 7-9, 2024). Libbey Aly, Chamber ofCommerce spoke of the need for street closures for Lavender Festival. They do not need access to the Byars Building. She also requested variance to allow vendors to park at the Pecan Bottom. A motion was made by Council Member Moses to allow for all necessary street closures, seconded by Council Member Moore, all in favor motion carried unanimously. 5. Consideration, Discussion, and Take Possible Action on. Approval of Ordinance 2024-0-004 Repeal Ordinance - Chapter 7 Health and Sanitation, Height ofWeeds and Chapter 3 Animal Control Livestock (Ratifying and Confirming Previous Resolution of Council). A motion was made by Council Member Cargill, seconded by Council Member Swinson, all in favor, 6. Consideration Discussion and Take Possible. Action on Approval of Six Month Building Rental Contract Between the City and Gem ofthe Hills in the Amount of$1,200.00 (June-November 2024). Council Member Moses does Council want to spend the $200 per month toi meet at Gem ofthe Hills. It was suggested that Council Members could use their stipend to pay this  Moore, all in favor, motion carried unanimously.  motion carried unanimously.  fee. Could we commit on a month by month basis? No Action Taken  OLD BUSINESS: Consider, discuss, and take appropriate action on the following:  1. Consideration, Discussion and' Take Possible Action on Creation of Police Department Incentive Program (Warren Escovy, City Administrator). Council is asked to consider item 1, Implementation ofa a $5,000 retention/recruiting incentive program and item 2 bi-lingual incentive program. A motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem Mack-McClung to give the current four employees (this includes Mr. Thornhill), $5,000 bonus 1b, plus item 2, seconded by Council 2. Consideration, Discussion and Take Possible Action on Approval of Resolution 2024-R-012 Performance Guarantee Contract with! Performance Services, Inc. Warren Escovy, City Administrator asked to move this item to Executive session. No. Action Taken  Member Moses, alli in favor, motion passed unanimously,  Closed regular meeting and convened into executive session at 7:13 pm.  3]Page  City Council Minutes -May 14, 2024    Executive Session in accordance with Texas Government Code: in accordance with the authority contained ini the Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071, 551.072, and 551.074. 1. Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with City Attorney) and Section 1.05, Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct; Confer with City Attorney regarding City 2. Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with City Attorney) and Section 1.05, Texas Disciplinary Rules ofProfessional Conduct. Confer with City Attorney regarding legal issues associated with the Water Treatment Plant Project; Bids, Contract. Award and Notice to 3. Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with City Attorney) and Section 1.05, Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct; Consultation with City Attorney regarding 4. Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with City Attorney) and Section 1.05, Texas Disciplinary Rules of] Professional Conduct; Consultation with City Attorney, including but not limited to a) initial officeholder briefing on open government compliance; b) budget process compliance; c) legal review of vendor contracts; and d) potential litigation and other 5. Texas Government Code Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters) to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of City Administrator  Water Agreements with Texas Water Company  Proceed.  Economic Development Project.  legal matters.  (review ofc contract).  Closed executive session at 9:30 pm and convened into regular meeting.  Adjournment:  A motion was made by Council Member Moore to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Council  Member Swinson, all in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 9:33 pm.  Respectfully submitted,  Mike Arnold, Mayor  ATTEST:  Laurie A. Cassidy, City Secretary These minutes were approved on the  day of  2024.  4IPage  City Council Minutes -May 14, 2024    CONSENT  ITEM #2    SPECIAL MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF BLANCO Meeting Minutes May 30, 2024  A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Blanco, Texas was held on May 30, 2024, at 6:00 pm at The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by Mayor Arnold, followed by roll call announcing a quorum was present. The Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Candy Cargill. Council members present: Mayor Arnold, Mayor Pro-Tem Mack-McClung and Council City staff present: Warren Escovy, City Administrator, Laurie Cassidy, City Secretary, and Interim  the Byars Building, 308 Pecan Street, Blanco, Texas.  Members Swinson, Moore, Cargill, and Moses.  Chief/Lt. Jerry Thornhill.  Mayor Arnold made the following announcements:  Lavender Festival is coming up, they just held their meeting for volunteers and are still needing John and Nancy Gilbert, City of Blanco residents at 187 Lightfoot Lane, John spoke regarding  additional volunteers, let them know ifyou are interested in helping out.  Public Comments:  request to de-annex his property from the city limits.  New Business: Consider, discuss, and take appropriate action on the following:  1. Consideration, Discussion and Take Possible Action with respect to approval of Resolution Authorizing Proceeding with Issuance of Certificates of Obligation and Further Directing the Publication ofNotice ofl Intention to Issue City of Blanco, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2024. Warren Escovy spoke regarding the TWDB Project No. 62938, Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Financial Commitment of $3,390,000 Loan (L1001768) and "green money" $513,919 principal forgiveness (LF1001769). These funds are to be used to replace the Palmino line, gth Street, and Cielo Springs infrastructure. The closing date for the Certificate of Obligation is set for August 13, 2024. A motion was made by Council Member Swinson to approve Resolution Authorizing Proceeding with Issuance of Certificates of Obligation and Further Directing thel Publication ofl Notice ofl Intention to Issue City of Blanco, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2024, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Mack-McClung, all in favor, motion carried unanimously. 2. Consideration, Discussion And Take Possible Action On Approval OfResolution 2024-R-012 Performance Guarantee Contract with Performance Services, Inc. Warren Escovy, City Administrator discussed the automatic meters. Tim Tuggey explained this is a lease purchase, tax free status and reviewed the payment schedule with the Council. Chip Woods, PSI also spoke regarding the new auto meters technology A motion was made by Council Member Swinson to Approve Resolution 2024-R-012 Performance Guarantee Contract with Performance Services, Inc., seconded by Council Member Cargill, all in favor motion  carried unanimously.  1/Page  City Council Minutes -May 30, - 2024    Closed regular meeting and convened into executive session at 6:24 pm.  Executive Session in accordance with Texas Government Code: in accordance with the authority contained in the Texas Government Code, Sections 51.071,551.072, and 551.074. 1. Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with City Attorney) and Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters); Confer with City Attorney regarding City Personnel, Police 2. Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with City Attorney) and Section 1.05, Texas Disciplinary Rules ofProfessional Conduct; Confer with City Attorney regarding City 3. Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with City Attorney) and Section 1.05, Texas Disciplinary Rules of] Professional Conduct. Confer with City Attorney regarding legal issues associated with the Water Treatment Plant Project; Bids, Contract. Award and Notice to 4. Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with City Attorney) and Section 1.05, Texas Disciplinary Rules ofProfessional Conduct; Consultation with City Attorney regarding  Department staffing.  Water Agreements with Texas Water Company  Proceed.  Economic Development Project.  Closed executive session at 8:01 pm and convened into regular meeting.  Adjournment:  A motion was made by Council Member Moses to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Council  Member Moore, all in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 8:02 pm.  Respectfully submitted,  Mike. Arnold, Mayor  ATTEST:  Laurie A. Cassidy, City Secretary These minutes were approved on the  day of  2024.  2IPage  City Council Minutes -May 30,2024    NEW BUSINESS  ITEM #1    OF  Citp of Blanco  TEXAS  P.O. Box 750 Blanco, Texas 78606 Office 830-833-4525 Fax 830-833-4121  6-11-24  STAFF REPORT: Thornhill Promotion  DESCRIPTION:  Promotion of Acting Chief/Lieutenant Jerry Thornhill from Lieutenant to Police Chief  ANALYSIS:  In late March of 2024 the Police Chiefturned in his resignation and was put on paid administrative leave in early April before the Eclipse. There have been many changes ati the Police Department but the one constant has been the leadership ofi the Acting Chief Jerry Thornhill. With continual law enforcement work since 1998 Thornhill has over 25 years of experience as a police officer at various levels. Thornhill has worked with the current staff and His connections tot the Blanco County Sherif's Department and the State trooper has allowed us to have a police presence on Hwy 281 even as we lost some officers due to other opportunities. Jerry has worked steadfast to make his community a safer one and has worked in this community for almost 14 years. My recommendation for Thornhill to be promoted to Chiefi fis not because it's "due" but because Ib believe he is the best officer for the job. His commitment to the organization and this community is undeniable. He is known throughout the county and isa' "team player" which is why we have the cooperation from other law enforcement agencies Former Chief Rubin was hired at $88,000 in 2020 and was making $105,000 when he retired. My recommendation for salary is starting him at $92,000 with a merit review at 6 months. Itis Administration's: intent to make sure the Police Chief position is "slotted" at a higher rate than  the City Admin to look at retention and recruitment tools.  when we need it.  the Finance Director. RECOMMENDATION: $95,000  Hire. Acting ChiefThornhill to a salary of $92,000 with a six month review and merit increase to at least    NEW BUSINESS  ITEM #2    OF BLA  Citp of Blanco  TEXAS am 6-6-24  P.O. Box 750 Blanco, Texas 78606 Office 830-833-4525 Fax 830-833-4121  STAFF REPORT: Agreement with Neighbor's Market  DESCRIPTION:  Development or shared cost agreement between the City of Blanco and Neighbors Market  ANALYSIS:  There is a need for a sanitary sewer line west of 281 and south of a manhole near 15th street. The entire area north of 15th is NOT served by City Sewer. Neighbor's Market requests a Sanitary sewer line to serve their property within 18 months and is willing to enter into an agreement to pay 25% oft total costs (City 50%, Brewer to the north 25%). This would be a cost sharing agreement with at timeline attached. Neighbors Market is an owner who plans to build aconvenience store, gas station, and retail on a! 5 acre site with direct access to Hwy 281.  FISCAL IMPACT:  25% of a $380,000 sewer line is worth about $95,000. Providing sewer to an under served area  has not yet been defined. RECOMMENDATION:  Staffrecommends: that council direct stafft to finish a cost sharing agreement with Neighbors Market    City ofE Blanco Sanitary Sewer Servicet to Akil Property Opinion of Probable Construction Cost lem 100 MOBILIZATION 101 PREPARATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY 515 TOPSOIL 520 HYDROMULCHING 530 BARRICADES, SIGNS &1 TRAFFIC HANDLING 540 STORMWATERI POLLUTION! PREVENTION PLAN 550 TRENCHE EXCAVATION: SAFETY PROTECTION 848 8" PVCS SANITARY SEWER LINE (SDR-26), (0'-6') 852 SANITARY SEWERI MANHOLE (0'-6') POST-CONSTRUCTION: SANITARY SEWERI MAIN TELEVISION 866 INSPECTION (8"-15" MAIN) CONTINGENCY Option 2-Construction Total Listo ofk KeyA Assumptions: 3.1 Topographics surveying, 8. TxDOTO  VARDURRA QTY UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 1 11% $ 36,087.50 1 4% $ 13,122.73 39 $ 35.00 $ 1,348.15 347 $ 15.00 $ 5,200.00 1 $ 40,000.00 $ 40,000.00 1 3% $ 9,842.04 1040 $ 7.00 $ 7,280.00 1040 $ 200.00 $ 208,000.00 4 $ 15,000.00 $ 60,000.00 1040 $ 6.00 $ 6,240.00 1 30% $ 116,136.12 380,880.41  DESCRIFTION  UNIT LS LS CY SY LS LS LF LF EA LF LS  1.T Thea above opiniono ofp probablec construction costy was developed! based ont theb best 2. Sitea andfi fieldv verifications werer noto conductedf fort thesee estimates. 4. Landa acquistion costsa aren noti includedi int thea abovee estimates." Thee estimatesa areb basedon 5.1 Thise estimate assumest thatt there are nou utilityc conflictsv with, butn notli limitedto, existing 6. Thise estimatea assumest thatb botho options canh hydraulicallyo operatev viag gravity withoutt the 7.1 Thea alignmentss showni int thec correspondinge exhibita aref forg graphical purposes onlya and  review, andg geotechnicale engineering services were  wasr not completed duringt thec development ofthesee estimates.    City of Blanco Brewer Sanitary Sewer Connection Probable Opinion of Option1- Jack: and Bore Across 281 Item 100 MOBILIZATION 101 PREPARATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY 203 TACKC COAT 515 TOPSOIL (4") 520 HYDROMULCHING  -  ARDURRA  Construction Cost  UNIT AMOUNT PRICE 1 11% $ 36,897.81 1 4% $ 13,614.71 2.20 $ 10.00 $ 22 $ 100.00 $ 2,200.00 29 $ 35.00 $ 1,004.63 258 $ 15.00 $ 3,875.00 1 $50,000.00 $ 50,000.00 3% $ 10,063.04 775 $ 7.00 $ 5,425.00 775 $ 200.00 $ 155,000.00 3 $15,000.00 $ 45,000.00 80 $ 400.00 $ 32,000.00 80 $ 200.00 $ 16,000.00 80 $ 275.00 $ 22,000.00 855 $ 6.00 $ 5,130.00  DESCRIPTION  UNIT QTY LS LS GAL SY CY SY LS LS LF LF EA LF LF LF LF LS  22.00  205 HOT MIX ASPHALTIC CONCRETE PAVEMENT (8" TYPE B) 530 BARRICADES, SIGNS &1 TRAFFICI HANDLING 540 STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN 550 TRENCHE EXCAVATION: SAFETY PROTECTION 848 8"F PVC SANITARY SEWERI LINE (SDR-26), (0'-6') 852 SANITARY: SEWER MANHOLE (0'-6') 856 JACKING, BORING, OR TUNNELING (24") 856 8" CARRIER PIPE (BORE) 856 24" STEEL CASING OR LINER INSPECTION (8"-15" MAIN) CONTINGENCY Option 1- Construction Total  1  POST-CONSTRUCTION. SANITARY SEWER MAIN TELEVISION  866  1  30% $ 119,469.66 $ 517,701.84 AMOUNT 1 11% $ 43,718.60 1 4% $ 15,897.67 2.33 $ 10.00 $ 23 $ 100.00 $ 2,333.33 48 $ 35.00 $ 1,685.19 433 $ 15.00 $ 6,500.00 1 $50,000.00 $ 50,000.00 3% $ 11,923.26 1300 $ 7.00 $ 9,100.00 1300 $ 200.00 $ 260,000.00 4 $15,000.00 $ 60,000.00 1300 $ 6.00 $ 7,800.00  Option 2- Open-Cut Parallel Along 281 South Bound  UNIT PRICE  Item 100 MOBILIZATION 101 PREPARATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY 203 TACK COAT 515 TOPSOIL 520 HYDROMULCHING  DESCRIPTION  UNIT QTY LS LS GAL SY CY SY LS LS LF LF EA LF LS  23.33  205 HOT MIX ASPHALTIC CONCRETE PAVEMENT (8" TYPE B) 530 BARRICADES, SIGNS &1 TRAFFIC HANDLING 540 STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN 550 TRENCH EXCAVATION: SAFETY PROTECTION 848 8" PVC SANITARY SEWER LINE (SDR-26), (0-6) 852 SANITARY: SEWERI MANHOLE (0'-6') POST-CONSTRUCTION: SANITARY: SEWER MAINT TELEVISION INSPECTION (8"-15" MAIN) CONTINGENCY Option 2- Construction Total List of Key/ Assumptions:  1  866  1  30% $ 140,694.42  461,181.39  1.T Thea above opinion ofp probable construction costy was developed based ont the! best available GIS data oft the City's existingv water ands sewer 3.1 Topographic: surveying, environmental review, ande geotechnical engineering services were noti included. 4. Landa acquistion costs arer noti includedi int the above estimates." Thee estimates areb based ont thep proposed alignment being within public ROW. 5.1 Thise estimate assumes that there arer nou utility conflicts with, butr notl limitedt to,: existing water, electrical, gas, telecommunication, etc. 6.1 This estimate assumes that both options can! hydraulically operatev viag gravity withoutt ther needf foral lifts station. 7.1 Thea alignments showni int the corresponding exhibita aref for graphical purposes only and have not beenf fieldv verified. 8.1 TxDOT coordination wasr noto completed duringt the development oft thesee estimates.  infrastructure: and verified usinga aeriali imagery. 2. Site andf fieldv verifications were noto conducted fort these estimates.  Duet tot thea assumptions listed above, Ardurra Group, Inc. recommends af fields survey andp prelimenary enginnering designt toc determinei ift these  options presented aref feasible.    Mann and Creene WhiskEy Distleuye End Tasfinet Room  CDLO  e  PROPOSEDI MANHOLES EXIST SEWER MANHOLES PROPOSED! SEWER ALIGNMENT EXIST SEWER MAINS EXIST WATER MAIN PARCELS LIZ AKIL PROPERTY  NOTES: ONLY.  1.EXISTING SEWER ANDI WATER GISI INFORMATION WASF PROVIDED BYT THEC CITY OFB BLANCO ANDV VERIFIED USING/ AERIALI IMAGERY. 2. PROPOSED ALIGNMENTS! SHOWN AREF FORG GRAPHICAL PURPOSES 3.P PROPOSED ALIGNMENTS, POTENTIAL UTILITY CONFLICTS, AND EASEMENT REQUIREMENTS HAVE NOTE BEEN FIELD VERIFIED.  AKIL PROPERTY SANITARY SEWER SERVICE CITYOFBLANCO  ARDURRA Dale:    909BL eVaL' 'ooNvE 38018 sez AVANOIHS OONVIE sn  OVegL sv AN xOB Od SMOOMS avus  041VI3Y NVId BOVNIVIG HELSVW  ESE 5 G-E SE8 BES 58    90984 SVEL' 'ooNva aams 182 ssadax3 OONVTE sn NVId 10HLNOS NOISNENIG  0P98L SVa 'STAN SESL xosod EXOOHE avua  041V37  1    NEW BUSINESS  ITEM #3    CITY OF BLANCO RESOLUTION: NO. 2024-R-014  A RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLANCO, TEXAS ESTABLISHING GUIDELINES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF PECAN BOTTOMPARK  WHEREAS, the City ofBlanco owns and operates a city park known as "Pecan Bottom Park" (the"Park") WHEREAS, by resolution dated November 9, 2021, the governing body of the City designated the Park WHEREAS, the City now wishes to elaborate upon and define current and future development and  adjacent to and near the southeast corner oft the City's main square;  for future development as a "nature park"; operational guidelines for the Park; and  WHEREAS, the City finds that the following resolution is in the public interest;  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF BLANCO, TEXAS 1. The following guidelines will apply to thel Park's use and operation before and after such time asr restoration and repair ofthel bordering rock wall along Town Creek takes place. 2. The rock wall repair will require a considerable amount of brush and tree removal, and use of heavy equipment; therefore, until completion of such project, the City will leave and maintain a "riparian zone" strip ofa approx. 15-20: feet along the creek bed in its natural state, without any mowing. The remainder of the property will be mowed and may be used as requested subject to City approval for event parking, no: more than one event per month. 3. Once the rock wall is repaired and restored, the City will preserve the riparian area on the creek-side, and design and execute placement of a strip of "grass block pavers" approx. 22 feet wide along 2nd Street, with the middle portion being developed with sitting areas, a playscape, and other similar features. Final design shall be subject to approval by the City.  THAT:  APPROVED this the_  day ofJ June 2024.  CITY OF BLANCO:  Mike. Arnold, Mayor  ATTEST:  Laurie Cassidy, City Secretary    NEW BUSINESS  ITEM #4    NEW BUSINESS  ITEM #5    OLD BUSINESS  ITEM #1