Beubrook  MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BENBROOK CITY COUNCIL THURSDAY, JULY2, 2024  The regular meeting of the Benbrook City Council was held on July 2, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. in  the Council Chambers with the following Council members present:  Jason Ward, Mayor Renee Franklin Larry Marshall Gary Addison Laura Mackey Keith Tiner  Also Present: I.  Jim Hinderaker, Assistant City Manager Beth Fischer, Deputy City Secretary  CALLTO ORDER  Meeting called to order at 7:30 p. m. by Mayor Ward. NVOCATIONPLEDGE OF ALEGIANCE Invocation was given by Councimember Mackey The Pledge of Allegiance recited.  II.  III. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY AGENDA ITEM  IV. MINUTES  1. Approve minutes of the regular meeting held June 20, 2024  Motion by Dr. Marshall, seconded by Mr. Addison to approve the minutes of the After discussion, Mr. Tiner made a motion to amend the minutes to include Mr. Addison's announcement of the first meeting in July being moved to July 2, 2024 since the normal date falls on. July 4, 2024 and wished citizens a safe July 4th holiday.  regular meeting held June 20, 2024.  Motion second by Laura Mackey. Vote on the Motion:  Ayes: Ms. Franklin, Dr. Marshall, Mayor Ward, Mr. Addison, Ms. Mackey, Mr. Tiner  1    Noes: None  Motion carries unanimously V. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER  G-2658  Authorize Interlocal Agreement with Benbrook Water Authority for Residential and Storm Water Utility Fee and Payment  Collection  Jim Hinderaker gave the following report: Through an Interlocal Agreement (ILA), the City of Benbrook contracts with the Benbrook Water Authority (BWA) tol bill and collect residential refuse and storm water utility accounts. Because BWA already bills these customers for water and sewer service, an economy of scale is created that benefits the City, the Authority, and ultimately the citizens of Benbrook. The proposed ILA establishes a reimbursement to the BWA of 49.58 cents per bill. In addition, the City is assessed its proportionate share of the credit card processing fee for residents paying with credit cards. BWA processes credit card payments through a merchant services provider. The provider charges a percentage (normally between 1.5% and 3%) on each transaction based on the The term of the proposed ILA is one year, beginning October 1, 2024 and ending Motion by Mr. Tiner, seconded by Ms. Franklin to authorize the Interlocal Agreement with the Benbrook Water Authority for residential refuse and storm  This amount is identical to last year.  type of card and transaction. September 30, 2025.  water utility fee billing and payment collection services.  Vote on the Motion:  Ayes: Ms. Franklin, Dr. Marshall, Mayor Ward, Mr. Addison, Ms. Mackey, Mr. Tiner  Noes: None  Motion carried unanimously.  G-2659  Authorize Interlocal Agreement with Benbrook Water Authority for  Street Repair Services  Jim Hinderaker gave thei following report: When the Benbrook Water Authority (BWA) has a water or sewer line failure under a street, workers cut open the street and excavate to repair the line. After the crew repairs the line, the BWA is responsible for restoring the damaged street. These street repairs are commonly referred to as "streeto cuts". In lieu oft the BWA contracting fort this service, the City of Benbrook has repaired street cuts on asphalt streets for the BWA through an Interlocal Agreement  (ILA) since 2000.  2    The proposed ILA renews our longstanding agreement with the BWA allowing the City of Benbrook to complete street cuts fort the BWA. The repair costi is $8.91/square foot, which is identical to last year. The term of the proposed ILA is one year, BWA street cuts constitute approximately 30% of the total street cuts repaired by the Cityeach year. Because oft the economy ofs scale associated with the City completing street cuts, the repairs are easily absorbed into the City's workload without Motion by Mr. Addison, seconded by Mr. Tiner to authorize the Interlocal Agreement  beginning October 1, 2024 and ending September 30, 2025.  significantly affecting operations.  with the Benbrook Water Authority for street repair services.  Vote ont the Motion:  Ayes: Ms. Franklin, Dr. Marshall, Mayor Ward, Mr. Addison, Ms. Mackey, Mr. Tiner  Noes: None  Motion carried unanimously VI. INFORMAL CITIZEN COMMENTS  VII. COUNCIL MEMBER AND STAFF COMMENTS Ms. Franklin made the following announcements: City Hall will be closed July 4, 2024 VFWSteak Dinner July 6, 2024  Look for local businesses having events and specials for the 4th of. July holiday The American Legion will host a July 4th Celebration from11:00AM to 4:00PM  The Artisan Market on July 7, 2024 at Dutch Branch Park  VIII. ADJOURNMENT  Meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m.  APPROVED:  A  ATTEST:  Jganna King, Cityecretary  3