Benbrook  MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BENBROOK CITY COUNCIL THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2024  The regular meeting of the Benbrook City Council was held on February 1, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. int the Council Chambers with the following Council members present:  Jason Ward, Mayor Renee Franklin Dr. Larry Marshall Dustin Phillips Gary Addison Laura Mackey Keith Tiner  Also Present:  Andy Wayman, City Manager Jim Hinderaker, Assistant City Manager Joanna King, City Secretary Beth Fischer, Deputy City Secretary Jessica James, EDC Director Pastor Todd Pylant Kent' Williams Mike Barber Thomas Currin  Others:  I.  CALL TO ORDER  Meeting called to order at 7:30 p. m. by Mayor Ward. NVOCATIONPLEDGE OF ALEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.  II.  Invocation was given by Pastor Todd Pylant with First Baptist Church of Benbrook.  III. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY AGENDA ITEM  1    IV. MINUTES 1.  Approve minutes of the regular meeting held January 18, 2024 Motion by Dr. Marshall, seconded by Mr. Tiner to approve the minutes of the regular  meeting held January 18, 2024. Vote on the Motion: Mr. Tiner Noes: None  Ayes: Ms. Franklin, Dr. Marshall, Mr. Phillips, Mayor Ward, Mr. Addison, Ms. Mackey,  Motion carries unanimously. V. PRESENTATION CORPORATION EDC-2024-01  BY  BENBROOK  ECONOMIC  DEVELOPMENT  Approve an Economic Development Performance Agreement between the Benbrook Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) and JVEP Commerce Centre, LLC  Jessica James gave the following report: JVEP Commerce Centre, LLC purchased the Commerce Centre located at 4800 Benbrook Blvd. and is requesting economic development assistance from the Benbrook Economic Development Corporation The Commerce Centre is approximately 4.21 acres and contains seven different The proposed Commerce Centre project submitted to the BEDC Board includes  (BEDC) to help refurbish the exterior of buildings. suites including office and small warehouse space.  the following façade enhancements:  replacing and repairing stucco and flashing on buildings where needed; and sealing and painting the exterior of all seven buildings; and replacing gutters throughout the property as needed; and replacing exterior lights throughout the property as needed; and restriping the existing parking lot; and updating landscaping throughout the property; and replacing irrigation as needed; and replacing two fences; and updating the existing signage.  adding new garage doors for the eleven warehouse suites; and  The project aligns with BEDC's mission to "Build A Better Benbrook" through investing in projects that support redevelopment, job retention and creation, and  increases sales/property tax revenue.  2    On January 16, 2024, the Board held a public hearing during their regular meeting and approved a reimbursement grant upi to 60% oft the actual costs of the project not to exceed $275,000 and authorized the president to sign an economic development  performance agreement.  The Economic Development Performance Agreement establishes:  A. Duties of JVEP Commerce Centre, LLC; and  B. Duties of the BEDC  Motion by Mr. Phillips, seconded by Ms. Mackey to approve the Economic Development Performance Agreement between the BEDC and JVEP Commerce  Centre, LLC. Vote on the Motion: Mr. Tiner Noes: None  Ayes: Ms. Franklin, Dr. Marshall, Mr. Phillips, Mayor Ward, Mr. Addison, Ms. Mackey,  Motion carries unanimously. VI. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER  A. GENERAL G-2646  Adopt Ordinance amending Title 15-Buldings and Construction of the Benbrook Municipal Code (1985), as amended, by amending various sections of Chapter 15.40-Flood Hazard Protection relating to the repair and improvement of structures  located within the Area of Special Flood Hazard  Jim Hinderaker gave the following report: The City of Benbrook has participated in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) since 1979. To participate, the City must adopt and enforce Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) floodplain regulations sO Benbrook residents and property owners are eligible to purchase flood insurance. The City's floodplain regulations are codified in Chapter 15.40 of the Benbrook Municipal Code and were most recently updated in April Staff recently conducted a periodic review of Chapter 15.40 of the Benbrook Municipal Code. Based on this review, Staff recommends amending Chapter 15- 40 Flood Hazard Protection ofi the Benbrook Municipal Code to reduce immaterial restrictions and provide additional improvement options for properties situated in  2021.  the floodplain.  Updates and adds terms in the Definition section Adds a nonconforming section for uses and structures  3    Eliminates the requirement for a city issued floodplain permit for "general maintenance", which includes all repair work and other improvements to properties that otherwise do not require a permit from Exempts property owners from having to obtain a permit to perform routine grounds maintenance, landscaping, and home gardening Clarifies the provisions for flood hazard reduction for new construction Allows structures located in the floodway to be repaired or improved provided the total cost is less than 50% of the value of the structure. Costs over 50% of value are considered substantial improvements and require the structure to be raised to the Base Flood Elevation plus 2  the city  and substantial improvements  feet.  The proposed updates provide additional citizen flexibility without endangering Benbrook's National Flood Insurance Program Risk Rating. FEMA's current floodplain maps for the Benbrook area became effective March 21,2019. Motion by Dr. Marshall, seconded by Mr. Addison to adopt Ordinance No. 1498  amending Chapter 15.40 Flood Hazard Protection.  Vote on the Motion: Mr. Tiner Noes: None  Ayes: Ms. Franklin, Dr. Marshall, Mr. Phillips, Mayor Ward, Mr. Addison, Ms. Mackey,  Motion carries unanimously.  Ordinance No. 1498 being "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15.40 - FLOOD HAZARD PROTECTION, TITLE 15 - BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE BENBROOK MUNICIPAL CODE (1985), AS AMENDED, BY REVISING THE CITY'S FLOOD HAZARD PROTECTION REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR VIOLATIONS, PENALTIES AND INJUNCTION; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A - SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN PAMPHLET FORM; PROVIDING FOR ENGROSSMENT AND ENROLLMENT; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER; AND PROVIDING AN  EFFECTIVE DATE."  SECTION II PENALTY CLAUSE  Any person, firm or corporation who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to comply with or who resists the enforcement of any of the provisions of this Ordinance shall be fined not more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00).  4    SECTION IX EFFECTIVE DATE  This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and  publication as required by law. VII. INFORMAL CITIZEN COMMENTS  VIII. COUNCIL MEMBER AND STAFF COMMENTS  Councimember Franklin reminded citizens of upcoming events:  Friday, February 2, 2024 Saturday, February 3, 2024 Monday, February 5, 2024  American Legion monthly Fish Fry VFWmonthly Steak Night Benbrook Library Fundraiser at Hoffbrau  IX. ADJOURNMENT  Meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m.  Jason  ATTEST:  E24  SSNT  5