NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING  OFTHEC CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEMPSTEAD  PLEASE NOTE:  Public comments and matters from the floor are limited to 3 minutes per person. Allotted Ifyou would like to request to speak, please do SO in advance of the meeting by filling out a  minutes cannot be transferred to other individuals. Please silence all cell phones and electronic devices. PRESENTATIONS ARE LIMITED1 TO 71 MINUTES.  Request to Address Council form available upon entrance to the meeting.  Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the City Council oft the City of! Hempstead will be held on Monday, the 15th day ofJuly, A.D., 2024 at 6:00 P.M. at the Hempstead City Hall, 1125. Austin Street, Hempstead, Texas, at which time the following subjects will be considered,  to-wit:  1. Call to order and invocation. 2. Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Public Comments. 2024, meetings.  4. Consideration and action on minutes of June 17, 2024, June 26, 2024, and July 1, 5. Consideration and action on. Resolution ofthe City Council ofthe City ofHempstead, Texas adopting a director to a term ending September 30, 2024, to the Board of Directors of the City of! Hempstead Economic Development Corporation Type 4B.  6. Consideration and action on payment of current bills.  7. A. Mayor Reports-  1. Sales Tax B. Councilmembers Reports-  1.Karon Neal-A big thank you and shout out to the electrical lineman for being out and keeping the city up and running, also thank you to the Mayor and Recreation Center employees for opening the Recreation Center for the citizens in need. Also, the Tour for Jesus that was held at the gazebo, although I missed it, I saw the videos, the 2. Veronica Klausmeyer- A big thank you to all the employees of the City of Hempstead. Everyone did theirj job expeditiously during this storm disaster. 3. Nora Hodges- Special Thank You to the administrative staff for always going above and beyond your duties to keep councilmembers informed regarding upcoming events and making sure things are taken care of; my personal gratitude to the city's employees for their efforts and extra time toj provider necessary services to the citizens at all times and especially during the storm, to the field workers for getting the power back ont to affected citizens in a timely fashion, and to the police force for keeping the citizens ofHempstead safe. Finally, a thank you to all the elected officials and city employees for showing what it means to be part of a team working together toward unity in the  turnout was great and the event as well.  community.    The City Council of the City ofl Hempstead reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course oft this meeting to discuss any oft the matters listed below authorized by Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 51.076(Delberations about Security Devices), 551.087 (Economic Development), and 551.086 (Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters). Council may act in Open Session  on any item listed for Executive Session.  8.A Adjourn City Council Meeting.  Dated this the 10th day ofJuly, A.D.,2024. By: IAKT Sabrina Alvarez.City Sècretary  I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that the above Notice ofa Regular Meeting oft the governing body oft the City ofHempstead is a true and correct copy ofs said Notice, and that ai true and correct copy ofs said Notice was posted on the City Hall bulletin board entrances to City Hall, int the City Hall of said City of Hempstead, Texas, aj place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and that said Notice was posted on July 10, 2024 at 12:30 P.M. and remained: soj posted continuously for at least 721 hours preceding the scheduled time ofsaid meeting.  Dated this-the 10th day of July, A.D.,2024. By: SVpr Sabrina Alvarez, ÇitySecrètary  PUBLIC PARTICIPATION BY TELEPHONE  The City ofHempstead City Council may conduct the meeting scheduled at 6:00 P.M.on Monday the 15th day of July 2024 at the Hempstead City Hall, 1125 Austin Street, Hempstead, Texas. The public will be permitted to offer public comments telephonically as provided by the agenda and as permitted by the presiding officer during the meeting. A recording oft the telephonic meeting will be made and will be available to the public upon written request.  The toll-free dial-in number to participate in the meeting telephonically is: 1-346-248-7799; Access Code 989-478-2100  IFCITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ARE GOING TO APPEAR BY VDEOCONFERENCEA QUORUM OF COUNCILMEMBERS MUST BE PRESENT ATTHELOCATION.    NOTICE OF MEETING BY VIDEO CONFERENCE  The City of] Hempstead City Council may conduct the meeting scheduled at 6:00 P.M. on Monday the 15th day of July 2024 at the Hempstead City Hall, 1125 Austin Street, Hempstead, Texas by videoconference in addition to allowing in person attendance. A quorum of the City Council will be physically present at the Hempstead City Hall, 1125 Austin Street, Hempstead. The public may participate in the City Council Meeting by using the following  information:  1-346-248-7799, Access Code 989-478-2100    STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF WALLER CITY OF HEMPSTEAD  BEJ IT REMEMBERED that on the 17h day ofJ June 2024, A.D., 2024 at 6:001 P.M. the City Council met in a Regular Meeting at the Hempstead City Hall, 1125 Austin Street, Hempstead,  Texas, there being present, to-wit: Katherine Ragston Ward, Mayor Lonnie Garfield, Mayor Pro-Tem Cindy Pearce, Councilmember Mildred Jefferson, Councilmember Nora Hodges, Councilmember Karon E. Neal, Councilmember  Charles Williams, City Attorney Sabrina Alvarez, City Secretary  1.C Call to order and invocation. Lonnie Garfield gave the invocation. 2. Pledge of Allegiance. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. 3. Public Comments.  Mayor Katherine Ragston Ward called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. and Mayor Pro-Tem  Nora Thomas spoke to council and stated that she was treated very poorly by the Building Department. She came and spoke to the former mayor, and she asked for the council to be honest  and do their jobs.  4. Administer the Oath ofOffice to four Police Officers.  Administer the Oath of Office to three police officers- Joshua Holgin, Darrell Nunn and Tanya  Luckett.  5. Consideration and action on minutes of May 20, 2024, and June 3, 2024,  meetings.  Mayor Pro-Tem Lonnie Garfield made a motion to approve the minutes. Councimember  Mildred Jefferson seconded the motion and carried unanimously.    6.1 Presentation from Lauren Graffwith TextMyGov.  Lauren McGraff with TextMyGov stated to council that the city efficiently can communicate with the citizens via text message system. This is ai two-way smart response which allows citizens to ask questions, report issues all: from their cell phones. Textmygov can be customized by departments, groups or physical locations. The first year would be a cost of $9,000.00 and after that it would be a yearly cost of $6,000.00. It would be ai three-year term and after the three years it would be annually. Technology Director Charles Tompkins stated that this is a great tool for the citizens, and he highly recommends it for the citizens of Hempstead. The citizens can also get weather alerts just like the code red. Councilmember Cindy Pearce stated that Code Red is $4,000 a year and the city only utilizes twice a year. Lauren stated the text messages arei in real  time.  7. Zoning Map Amendment request to rezone Block 610, Lots 6-10, 1111 San Antonio Highway Commercial (HC) to Multi-Family Residential (R3).  a. Public Hearing  Public Hearing Opened at 6:35 P.M.  Barbara Bezub who is on the Planning and Zoning Commission stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission did approve this at the meeting. She stated to council that it would  fourplexes, Rooms for Rent is next door. Public Hearing closed at 6:37 P.M.  b. Consideration and action on an Ordinance of the City of] Hempstead, Texas providing that the Code of Ordinances of the City ofHempstead be amended by amending the zoning map sO that property described as Block 610, Lots 6- 10 (1111 San Antonio) shall be changed from HC-Highway Commercial District classification and become and designated as R3-Multi-Family Residential District Classification; providing for penalties; providingasavings clause; and finding and determining that the meeting at which this Ordinance  is passed is open to the public as required by law.  Councilmember Nora Hodges made ai motion to approve the Ordinance. Councilmember Karon  Neal seconded the motion and carried unanimously.  8. Zoning Map Amendment request to rezone Block 529, Lots 1-3 (9th & McDade)  from R1 Single Family Residential to R3 Multi-Family Residential.  a. Public Hearing    Public Hearing opened at 6:38 P.M.  Barbara Bezub who is on the Planning and Zoning Commission stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission did not approve this at the meeting. She stated to council that the owner  wanted to build duplexes, the lot sizes are not compatible for the R3 zone.  Public Hearing closed at 6:39 P.M.  b. Consideration and action on an Ordinance oft the City ofHempstead, Texas providing that the Code of Ordinances of the City of Hempstead be amended by amending the zoning map SO that property described as Block 529, Lots 1- 3 shall be changed from R1-Single Family Residential classification and becomeand designated as R3-Multi-Family Residential District Classification; providing for penalties; providing a savings clause; and finding and determining that the meeting at which this Ordinance is passed is open to the  public as required by law.  Councilmember Noral Hodges made ai motion not to approve the Ordinance. Mayor Pro-Tem  Lonnie Garfield seconded the motion and carried unanimously.  9.1 Newly annexed thirty-three acre tract ofland situated in the. Joseph Baker Survey, Abstract No. 11 in Waller County, Texas being a residue of called 285 acre tract described in a deed date. June 1889 and recorded in Volume1 11,Page 285 ofthe official records of Waller County, Texas being a portion of the land described in a general warranty deed from Duella Sue Templet, ET Al to the Lauraine Group recorded in Volume 463, Page 331 of the deeds records of Waller County, to be zoned HC-  Highway Commercial.  a. Public Hearing  Public Hearing opened at 6:40 P.M.  Barbara Bezub who is on the Planning and Zoning Commission stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission did approve this at the meeting. She stated to council that this was the Mustang Cat property that had been annexed previously and it needed to have assigned a zoning  classification of which the owners stated Highway Commercial.  Public Hearing closed at 6:41 P.M.  b. Consideration and action on an Ordinance ofthe City Council of the City ofHempstead amending the zoning map to include the newly annexed thirty-three acre tract of land situated in the. Joseph Baker Survey, Abstract No. 11 in Waller County, Texas being a residue of called 285 acre tract described in a deed date June 1889 and recorded in Volume 11, Page 285 of the official records of Waller County, Texas being a portion of the land    described in a general warranty deed from Duella Sue Templet, ET Al to the Lauraine Group recorded in Volume 463, Page 331 ofthe deeds records of Waller County, to be zoned HC-Highway Commercial making findings and  other provision related to the subject.  Councilmember Mildred Jefferson made a motion to approve the Ordinance. Councilmember  Nora Hodges seconded the motion and carried unanimously. Church in R-1 Single Family Residential District.  10. Specific Use Permit Request for Block 180 Lots 4 & 5;for the operation ofa  a.1 Public Hearing  Public Hearing opened at 6:421 P.M.  Barbara Bezub who is on the Planning and Zoning Commission stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission did not approve this at the meeting. She stated to council that this wasa Specific Use Permit to allow a church to operate in an R1 Single family residential district. She stated that the commission asked to come back later with a site plan, detailing parking, use  permitted and signage. Public Hearing closed at 6:43 P.M.  b. Consideration and action on an Ordinance oft the City of Hempstead, Texas providing that the Code of Ordinances by granting a Specific Use Permit to allow the construction of a church to be used at block 180, Lots 4-5,located in thel R-1 Single Family Residential; providing for a penalty in an amount up to $2,000 for each day the violation exists; provide for an effective date; and providing for severability and repeal ofany Ordinance ion conflict herewith.  Councilmember Nora Hodges made a motion not to approve the Ordinance. Councilmember 11. Consideration and action on a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hempstead Texas, amending Ordinance No. 23-112, which approved the City of Hempstead General Budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year for the purpose of revising specific line-item expenditures therein; and making other provisions related to the  Karon Neal seconded the motion and carried.  subject.  City Secretary Sabrina Alvarez stated this was approved in the previous council meeting but in the caption, it stated Ordinance instead of Resolution. Attorney Charles Williams asked City Councilmember Milderd Jefferson made a motion to approve the Resolution. Mayor Pro-Tem  Secretary to put it back on the agenda for a proper vote on verbiage. Lonnie Garfield seconded the motion and carried unanimously.    12. Consideration and action on a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hempstead Texas, amending Ordinance No. 23-112, which approved the City of Hempstead General Budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year for the purpose ofrevising specific line-item expenditures therein; and making other provisions related to the  subject.  Councilmember Mildred Jefferson made a motion to approve the Resolution. Mayor Pro-Tem  Lonnie Garfield seconded the motion and carried unanimously.  13. Consideration and action on a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hempstead approving and authorizing the publication of notice of the Hempstead Economic Development Corporation Type B, the Hempstead Flock Safety project  for the installation ofLicense Plate Readers (LPR)  Economic Development Director Ramiro Bautista stated council EDC Type B board had approved the project in a previous meeting, to put notice in the paper. The first year EDC will cover the cost and after that the police department willl have to budget the cost. The representative from flock safety said that ifa crime is committed in another county jurisdiction the license plate will be read and it will send an alert tot the local authorities. It ai tool to cut down on crime. It works with Amber Alerts and Silver alerts. There will be seven cameras east of290 by Walmart, FM 1488, FM 159, FM 1887 and Blasingame. Neighboring cities who have this are City of Waller and City ofBrookshire are looking into this. Mayor Ward asked the question during the winter months; how will the cameras work? The representative from flock safety stated that the cameras will only need a minimal amount of four hours of sun. Councimember Nora Hodges asked the question of the cost oft the cameras? EDC Director Ramiro Bautista answered the cost ofthe cameras plus installation is $28,500. The second year will be taken over by the police department and budgeted, the cost would be $21, 000. Lieutenant Shelton with the Hempstead Police Department stated it is not just al license plate reader, it's a tool that takes the description oft the car, make and model which leads the authorities to the suspects. He stated to council that the mission of the police department is to reduce crime and protect the citizens. Councilmember Mildred Jefferson made a motion to approve the Resolution. Mayor Pro-Tem  Lonnie Garfield seconded the motion and carried unanimously.  14. Consideration and action on updating holiday pay for the police department. Assistant City Secretary Leslye Gonzalez stated to council that the holiday pay: paid to police officers causes too much confusion on their timesheets, SO she talked to. Attorney Brian Begle with Olson & Olson and he stated the best way is to let the police officers accrue the holiday pay and them pay them out in February and bring them back down to 120 holiday hours. Councilmember Mildred Jefferson made amotion to approve the change to the holiday pay. Councilmember Karon Neal seconded the motion and carried unanimously.    15. Consideration and action on council rules to limit presentations to seven  minutes.  Councilmember Mildred Jefferson made a motion to approve the council rules. Councilmember  Karon Neal seconded the motion and carried unanimously.  16. Consideration and action on payment of current bills.  Councilmember Mildred Jefferson made a motion to approve the payment of the bills. Mayor  Pro-Tem Lonnie Garfield seconded the motion and carried unanimously.  17.1 Presentations. A. Mayor Reports- B. Councilmembers Reports-  1.Sales Tax-still looking good and on the positive side.  1.I Lonnie Garfield- Collaboration with Hempstead ISD. Mayor Pro-Tem stated he spoke to the superintendent, and he is willing to have a collaboration with the city. He will update the council int the fall and spring tol let them know about school activities. He wanted to recognize Councilmembers Mildred Jefferson and Cindy Pearce for their 2. Nora Hodges- Reminder regarding Juneteenth Parade and Celebration on June 19, 2024 sponsored by Greater St. Peter's Missionary Baptist Church. Also, emails going around 2024 Solar Improvements. Juneteenth Parade has been cancelled due to the weather; they have moved the festivities to the high school cafeteria. The city has no solar programs and she wanted to warn the citizens about 3. Mildred Jefferson- We are sending our deepest condolences to Oscar Wilson  service to the city and wanted to thank them.  spam emails stating the city offered solar programs. Sr. family for their loss and continue prayers for all.  18. Adjourn City Council Meeting.  Mayor Pro-Tem Lonnie Garfield made ai motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:16 P.M. Councilmember Karon Neal seconded the motion and carried unanimously. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 15th day of. July, A.D., 2024.  APPROVED:    Is/: Katherine Ragston Ward,Mayor  ATTEST:  /s/: Sabrina Alvarez, City Secretary    STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF WALLER CITY OF HEMPSTEAD  BE IT REMEMBERED that on the 26th day ofJune A.D., 2024 at 10:00 A.M. the City Council met in a Special Meeting at the Hempstead City Hall, 1125 Austin Street, Hempstead, Texas,  there being present, to-wit: Katherine Ragston Ward, Mayor Lonnie Garfield, Mayor Pro-Tem Cindy Pearce, Councilmember Mildred Jefferson, Councilmember Nora Hodges, Councilmember Karon E. Neal, Councilmember  Charles Williams, City Attorney Sabrina Alvarez, City Secretary  1. Call to order and invocation. Lonnie Garfield gave the invocation. 2. Pledge of Allegiance. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. 3. Public Comments.  Mayor Katherine Ragston Ward called the meeting to order at 10:00. A.M. and Mayor Pro-Tem  None.  4. Consideration and action on an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Hempstead, Texas canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the runoff elections held on June 15, 2024, for the Councilmember Position 1 and Councilmember Position 2; and making other provisions related to the subject. Councilmember Mildred Jefferson made a motion to approve the Ordinance. Mayor Pro-Tem  Lonnie Garfield seconded the motion and carried unanimously.  5. Adjourn City Council Meeting.  Mayor Pro-Tem Lonnie Garfield made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:02 A.M. Councilmember Mildred Jefferson seconded the motion and carried unanimously.    PASSED AND APPROVED this the 15th day ofJuly, A.D., 2024.  APPROVED:  /s/: Katherine Ragston Ward.Mayor  ATTEST:  /s/: Sabrina Alvarez, City Secretary    STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF WALLER CITY OF HEMPSTEAD  BEI IT REMEMBERED that on the 1st day ofJuly. A.D., 2024 at 6:00P.M. the City Council met in a Regular Meeting at the Hempstead Recreation Center, 635 Business Highway 290E E,  Hempstead, Texas, there being present, to-wit: Katherine Ragston Ward, Mayor Lonnie Garfield, Mayor Pro-Tem Veronica Klausmeyer, Councilmember Dave Shelburne, Councilmember Nora Hodges, Councimember Karon E. Neal, Councilmember  Charles Williams, City. Attorney Sabrina Alvarez, City Secretary  1. Call to order and invocation. Lonnie Garfield gave the invocation. 2. Pledge of Allegiance. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. 3. Public Comments.  Mayor Katherine Ragston Ward called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. and Mayor Pro-Tem  Chery Hardwick wanted to congratulate the newly elected officials on their win. She also wanted to invite everyone to the Hempstead Watermelon Festival, taking place on the third Saturday in July. She spoke about the parade, all the entertainment that will be there starting Friday night and Richard Johns spoke to council and stated that hel has an unpleasant experience with the Hempstead Police Department, he has tried on numerous occasions to cook ai meal for them and has gotten no response from them. He urged council to listen to the citizens and take note of his  into Saturday night. Also, the different festivities planned for the event.  frustrations.  4. Administer the Oath of Office to Elected Officials.  City Secretary Sabrina Alvarez administered the Oath of Office to City Councilmember Position 1to Dave Shelburne and City Councilmember Position 2 to Veronica Klausmeyer.  5. Discussion and action on the City ofl Hempstead Reutilization Program.    Street and Grounds Supervisor Scott Duncan talked to council about the program. He stated that there are several items at the landfill that be reutilized to bring revenue to the city. He stated that there are light poles that can be cut ini twelve-foot sections and be sold for fence posts, tree and limbs that can be mulched and sold. Also, this will free up more room at the landfill. Compost and culverts as well that can reutilize. Councilmember Dave Shelburne asked will the city load up the material? Street/Grounds: Supervisor Scott Duncan stated a date will be set when they can come to pick up the materials once the payment is received at city hall, and the city will load the Councilmember Nora Hodges made ai motion to approve the reutilization program. Councilmember Vernonica Klausmeyer seconded the motion and carried unanimously.  materials.  6. Consideration and action on Cyber Liability and Data Breach Response Interlocal Agreement with Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool.  City Secretary Sabrina Alvarez stated to council that the city does have Cyber Security Coverage and its through Beasley and TML is trying to have coverage in house. The cyber coverage will be going down from two million to one million on the limit ofl liability coverage. The tower two and tower three the coverage will remain the same. The cost will remain the same at $247.24. Councilmember Dave Shelburne made a motion to approve the Interlocal Agreement and continue with the Core+ coverage for the City of Hempstead. Councilmember Nora Hodges  seconded the motion and carried unanimously.  7. Consideration and action on Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hempstead approving as a project of the Hempstead Economic Development Corporation Type B, the Hempstead Flock Safety Project for the Installation of  License Plate Readers. (LPR) (First Reading)  Economic Development Director Ramiro Bautista stated council EDC Type B board had approved the project in aj previous meeting, to put notice ini the paper. The first year EDC will cover the cost and after that the police department will have to budget the cost. He stated that ifa crime is committed in another county jurisdiction the license plate will be read and it will send an alert to the local authorities. It a tool to cut down on crime. It works with Amber. Alerts and Silver alerts. There will be seven cameras east of2 290 by Walmart, FM 1488, FM 159, FM1887 and Blasingame. Neighboring cities who have this are City of Waller and City of Brookshire are looking into this. EDC Director Ramiro Bautista stated the cost ofthe cameras plus installation is $28,500. The second year will be taken over by the police department and budgeted, the cost would be $21, 000. Iti is not just a license plate reader, iti isa tool that takes the description ofthe car, make and model which leads the authorities to the suspects. Councilmember Dave    Shelburne stated that he was not looking forward to approving the stationary license readers and also that the police cars have license readers on them now. He stated that this will only be used two times a year and doesn't see where the cost is beneficial. EDC Director Ramiro Bautista stated that it will create a geofence around the city limits. The company is responsible for maintenance on the TXDOT right ofv ways. Mayor Pro-Tem Lonnie Garfield made a motion to table this item. Councilmember Dave Shelburne seconded the motion and carried unanimously.  8.  Consideration and action on an Ordinance oft the City Council ofthe City of Hempstead pursuant to the authority of Chapter 504, Subchapter D, Section 504.171 authorizing the Hempstead Economic Development Corporation, a' Type A Corporation, to undertake a' Type B Project (Hempstead Flock Safety License Plate Readers) under the provisions of Chapter 505 oft the Local Government Code; making certain findings and containing provisions related to the subject. Mayor Pro-Tem Lonnie Garfield made ai motion to table this item. Councilmember Dave  Shelburne seconded the motion and carried unanimously.  9.  Consideration and action on an Ordinance of the City Council oft the City of Hempstead, Texas amending Chapter 12. Article 02 entitled "Rates, Charges, and Service Policies"; amending provisions related to the disconnection procedures for customers; and making other provisions related to the subject; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent ori in conflict herewith; providing for  severability; and providing for notice.  Councilmember Dave Shelburne made a motion to table this item. Councilmember Veronica  Klausmeyer seconded the motion and carried unanimously.  10. Consideration and action on a final replat of Block 583, Lots 1-3.  Building Inspector Frank Rodriguez stated this plat was for a home that is going to be built to combine allots into one, SO it needed to be replatted. He has no issue with the replat. Councilmember Nora Hodges made a motion to approve the final replat. Mayor Pro-Tem Lonnie  Garfield seconded the motion and carried unanimously.  A. Councilmembers Reports-  1. Nora Hodges- She did not know if they were still there in operation, but The Disaster Recovery Center for Waller County constituents is located at Pine Island Baptist Church, 36573 Brumlow Rd, Hempstead, TX.The hours    are 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.  2. Veronica Klausmeyer-a request to the citizens of Hempstead to be more involved in the community. Itwill take everyone to work together: as av village  to see. Hempstead grow and move forward.  CLOSED SESSION  The City Council of the City ofH Hempstead reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course ofthis meeting to discuss any oft the matters listed below authorized by Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices), 551.087 (Economic Development), and 551.086 (Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters). Council may act in Open Session Specifically, Council will convene in Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Government Code. Economic Development, and Section 551.071 Consultation with Attorney.  on any item listed for Executive Session.  12. Discussion of Hempstead Economic Development Corporations.  City Council opened Executive Session at 6:27 P.M. Executive Session ended at 6:38 P.M. Noaction in Executive Session  10. Adjourn City Council Meeting.  Mayor Pro-Tem Lonie Garfield made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:38 P.M. Councilmember Dave Shelburne seconded the motion and carried unanimously. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 15th day ofJuly, A.D., 2024.  APPROVED:  /s/: Katherine Ragston Ward, Mayor  ATTEST:    Is/: Sabrina Alvarez, City Secretary    City af Sempstead  1125 Austin Street e Hempstead, Texas 77445-Tel: 979-826-2486-) Fax: 979-826-6703  RESOLUTION NO.24-_022  A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEMPSTEAD, TEXAS APPOINTING A DIRECTOR TO A TERM ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF HEMPSTEAD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT  CORPORATIONTYPEB  *  *  BE ITI RESOLVED BYTHE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEMPSTEAD, TEXAS: Section 1. That the following persons are appointed to Board of] Directors for the City ofHempstead Economic Development Corporations to complete the term ofaj previous Director:  BBoard:  Veronica Klausmeyer (1-year Term; October 1,2 2023-September 30, 2024)  PASSED AND. APPROVED this the 15th day of June, A.D., 2024.  APPROVED:  Katherine Ragston Ward, Mayor  To 11859  ATTEST:  Sabrina Alvarez, City Secretary    *C COMPTROLERIEXAS.GOY o Transparency Tax Allocations  Glenn Hegar  Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts  City Sales and Use Tax Comparison SummaryJune 2024 Download and further analyze current and historic data using the Texas Open Data Center.  NOTE: Some jurisdictions may have changed tax rates, thus affecting the comparison. See Local Sales Tax Rate Information Report comproleresasgoulaesseratereporpno. for al list ofj jurisdictions who have changed rates in the  preceding 14 months.  UIC = Unable To Compute Percentage Change  Total Net Payments This Period: $695,000,318.47; Comparable Payment Prior Year: $651,594,700.79; Percent Change: Total Payments YTD: $4,313,301,592.70; Total Prior Year Payment YTD: $4,216,119,701.81; Percent Change: 2.31%  6.66%  Search Table Search City Harlingen Hart Haskell Haslet Hawk Cove Hawkins Hawley Hays Hearne Heath Hebron Hedley Hedwig) Village Helotes Hemphill Hempstead Henderson Henrietta Hereford Hewitt  Net Payment This Per Comparable Payment % Cha  Prior Year Payment Y %Cha TD $16,708,205.21 4.06% $33,778.41 -5.58% $412,293.67 -9.57% $3,053,710.32 0.97% $13,692.91 -2.40% $260,626.15 -4.67% $198,929.32 -8.08% $12,239.37 29.88% $1,186,533.03 -5.06% $1,598,162.67 -4.44% $83,204.87 -12.53% $6,815.73 1.50% $1,610,547.55 -7.36% $4,953,124.35 -5.25% $307,465.06 1.14% $1,164,477.10 122.18% $4,457,073.32 -0.95% $485,943.10 -12.95% $1,783,482.06 -3.32% $2,251,973.88 8.31%  iod $2,703,872.87 $6,011.14 $57,849.34 $495,806.92 $2,333.43 $44,017.90 $21,322.50 $781.82 $168,782.87 $207,968.46 $12,397.45 $928.59 $216,211.93 $843,365.25 $46,548.34 $215,331.18 $675,253.40 $62,522.27 $259,394.76 $366,951.41  Prior Year  nge  Payment YTD $17,387,795.87 $31,893.51 $372,836.99 $3,083,565.78 $13,363.90 $248,430.79 $182,845.41 $15,897.39 $1,126,378.71 $1,527,088.85 $72,772.26 $6,917.99 $1,491,890.35 $4,693,065.47 $310,995.02 $2,587,293.83 $4,414,365.91 $422,965.96 $1,724,173.97 $2,439,309.78  nge  $2,485,764.66 8.77% $5,284.39 13.75% $57,148.19 1.22% $390,362.58 27.01% $2,293.01 1.76% $47,204.71 -6.75% $28,171.94 -24.31% $1,186.86 -34.12% $219,277.09 -23.02% $218,918.24 -5.00% $13,608.02 -8.89% $748.06 24.13% $239,705.52 -9.80% $872,786.97 -3.37% $39,496.91 17.85% $184,945.68 16.42% $722,152.02 -6.49% $79,617.90 -21.47% $251,772.43 3.02% $338,730.07 8.33%  Rows 441 to 460 of 1172 Total 3)  If youl have questions about Tax Allocation Payment Distribution Schedule, please contact Tax Allocation  maito.TaxAlocation@cpa.texas.gov,