MANOR EST. TEXAS 1872 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION MINUTES SEPTEMBER 4, 2024  This meeting was live-streamed on Manor's YouTube Channel You can access the meeting at ittps/www.cityotmanor.orgpag/page/ivestream  PRESENT:  Dr. Christopher Harvey, Mayor COUNCIL MEMBERS: Emily Hill, Mayor Pro Tem, Place 1 Anne Weir, Place 2 Maria Amezcua, Place 3 Sonia Wallace, Place 4 Aaron Moreno, Place 5 Deja Hill, Place 6 CITYSTAFF: Scott Moore, City Manager Ryan Phipps, ChiefofPolice Denver Collins, Assistant ChiefofPolice Lluvia' T.. Almaraz, City Secretary Scott Jones, Economic Development Director Belen Pena, Finance Director Tracey Vasquez, HR Director Yalondra V. Santana, Heritage & Tourism Manager Michael Burrell, Interim Development Services Director Mathew Woodard, Public Works Director Phil Green, IT Director Frank Phelan, City Engineer Pauline Gray, City Engineer Veronica Rivera, Assistant City Attorney  City of Manor  Pagel    City Council Regular Session Minutes REGULAR SESSION - 7:00 P.M.  September4,2024  With a quorum ofthe Council Members present, the regular session ofthe Manor City Council was called to order by Mayor Harvey at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, in the Council Chambers oft the Manor City Hall, 105 E. Eggleston St., Manor, Texas.  INVOCATION  Father Daniel Robayo with St. Mary Magdelene Episcopal Church gave the invocation.  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  Mayor Harvey led the Pledge of Allegiance.  PROCLAMATIONS  A. Declaring Wednesday, September 11, 2024, as "National Day of Service and Mayor Harvey read and presented the Proclamation to Chief of Police Phipps. B. Declaring September 15- October 15, 2024, as "Hispanic Heritage Month". Mayor Harvey read and presented the Proclamation to Councilwoman Amezcua. Heritage & Tourism Manager Valderrama invited everyone to attend the first Heritage Fest C. Declaring Tuesday, September 17, 2024, as "National Voter Registration Day".  Remembrance (9/11 Day)".  on October 5, 2024, at Timmermann Park from noon - 6:00 p.m.  Mayor Harvey read and presented the Proclamation to the staff.  PUBLIC COMMENTS  Scott Dunlop with Keep Manor Beautiful announced the KMB's Wild Flower Seed Spread event on Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. He invited everyone to Fay Carter, 18128 Topsoil St., Manor, Texas submitted a speaker card and spoke regarding the unity of America. Ms. Carter announced that she would have her radio show on Fridays  attend.  on KLBJ and invited everyone to listen in. No one else appeared at this time.  City of Manor  Page2    City Council Regular Session Minutes  September 4, 2024 PUBLIC HEARINGS  1. Conduct a public hearing to receive public comments on a proposed franchise ordinance to provide solid waste and recycling collection and disposal services within The city staff recommended that the City Council conduct the public hearing.  the City of Manor.  Mayor Harvey opened the Public Hearing.  Braxton Zela with Texas Disposal Systems (TDS) submitted a speaker card and spoke regarding solid waste and recycling services and the company's history. He provided the  attached summary information.  City Manager Moore discussed the current and past RFP process for the city.  MOTION: Upon a motion made by Council Member Wallace and seconded by Council Member  Weir to close the public hearing.  A discussion was held regarding TDS bulk pickup services.  There was no further discussion. Motion to close carried 7-0 ofl Manor, Texas.  2. Conduct a public hearing on the FY2024-2025 Proposed Property Tax Rate of the City  The city staff recommended that the City Council conduct the public hearing.  Mayor Harvey opened the Public Hearing.  Finance Director Pena discussed the proposed property tax rate.  MOTION: Upon ai motion made by Council Member Wallace and seconded by Council Member  Amezcua to close the public hearing.  There was no further discussion. Motion to close carried 7-0 Manor, Texas.  3. Conduct a public hearing on the FY 2024-2025 Proposed Annual Budget of the City of  The city staffrecommended that the City Council conduct the public hearing.  City of Manor  Page3    City Council Regular Session Minutes  September 4, 2024  Mayor Harvey opened the Public Hearing.  Finance Director Pena discussed the proposed FY2024-2025 Annual Budget.  MOTION: Upon a motion made by Council Member Wallace and seconded by Council Member  Moreno to close the public hearing.  There was no further discussion. Motion to close carried 7-0 CONSENT  4. Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve the City Council Minutes.  July 17, 2024, City Council Regular Meeting August 5, 2024, City Council Workshop August 7, 2024, City Council Regular Meeting August 20, 2024, City Council Workshop August 21, 2024, City Council Regular Meeting August 27, 2024, City Council Workshop  5. Consideration, discussion, and possible action on accepting the July 2024 City Council 6. Consideration, discussion, and possible action on accepting the July 2024 Departmental  Monthly Reports. Reports.  Finance - Belen Pera, Finance Director Police - Ryan Phipps, Chiefof Police  Travis County ESD No. 12- Chris McKenzie, Interim Fire Chief Economic Development - Scott Jones, Economic Development Director Development Services - Scott Dunlop, Development Services Director Community Development - Yalondra V. Santana, Heritage & Tourism Manager Municipal Court - Sofi Duran, Court Administrator Public Works = Matt Woodard, Director of Public Works Human Resources Tracey Vasquez, HR Manager Administration - Lluvia T. Almaraz, City Secretary  IT-P Phil Green, IT Director  7. Consideration, discussion, and possible action on an Amendment to Sidewalk, Trail, MOTION: Uponamotion: madel by Council Member Amezcua and secondedi by Council Member  and Recreational Easement.  Wallace to approve the consent agenda.  City of Manor  Page 4    City Council Regular Session Minutes  September 4, 2024  There was no further discussion. Motion to approve carried 7-0 REGULAR AGENDA  At the direction of Mayor Harvey, Item No. 9 was conducted next.  9. Consideration, discussion, and possible action on Statement of Work No. 34 to the Master Services Agreement with George Butler Associates, Inc. for the Emergency Generator The city staffrecommended that the City Council approve the proposed Statement ofWork No. 34 to the Master Services Agreement with George Butler Associates, Inc. for the A discussion was held regarding the maintenance and the type of generators used. MOTION: Upon ai motion made by Council Member Moreno and seconded by Council Member  Improvements Project at City Hall and the Police Station.  Emergency Generator Improvements Project in the amount of $48,600.  Wallace to approve the proposed Statement of Work No. 34 to the Master Services Agreement with George Butler Associates, Inc. for the Emergency Generator Improvements Project at City Hall and the Police Station in the amount of$48,600.  There was no further discussion. Motion to approve carried 7-0  10. Consideration, discussion, and possible action on a resolution ofthe CityofManor, Texas approving and authorizing the Newhaven Public Improvement District Financing The city staffrecommended that the City Council approve Resolution No. 2024-27 of the City of Manor, Texas approving and authorizing the Newhaven Public Improvement District Assistant City Attorney Rivera discussed the proposed agreement and stated ai revision was needed to approve Resolution No. 2024-27 of the City of Manor, Texas approving and authorizing the Newhaven Public Improvement District Financing Agreement. Resolution No. 2024-27: A Resolution of the City of Manor, Texas Approving and Authorizing the Newhaven Public Improvement District Financing Agreement.  Agreement.  Financing Agreement.  City of Manor  Page5    City Council Regular Session Minutes  September 4, 2024  MOTION: Upon a1 motion made by Council Member Wallace and seconded by Council Member  Amezcua to approve Resolution No. 2024-27 ofthe City of Manor, Texas approving and authorizing the Newhaven Public Improvement District Financing Agreement as  revised by legal.  There was no further discussion. Motion to approve carried 7-0  11. Consideration, discussion, and possible action on a resolution supporting a Submission ofaU.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA)-Publi' Works Assistance Grant City Manager Moore requested that the item be postponed to October because additional  Application.  information was needed to proceed with the grant application.  MOTION: Upon ai motion made by Council Member Moreno and seconded by Council Member  Wallace to postpone the item to the October 16, 2024, Regular Council meeting.  There was no further discussion. Motion to postpone carried 7-0  12. Consideration, discussion, and possible action on an ordinance approving the 2024 Annual Update to the Service and Assessment Plan and Assessment Roll for the Lagos Public Improvement District Including the Collection of the 2024 Annual Installments. The city staff recommended that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 757 approving the Lagos Public Improvement District 2024 Annual Service Plan Update including the collection Rob Haysip, Project Analyst with P3Works, LLC discussed the proposed 2024 Annual Ordinance No. 757: An Ordinance of the City Council of The City of Manor, Texas Approving the 2024 Annual Update to the Service and Assessment Plan and Assessment Roll for the Lagos Public Improvement District Including the Collection of the 2024 Annual MOTION: Upon a motion made by Council Member Weir and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem  ofthe 2024 annual installments. Update to the SAP for the Lagos PID.  Installments.  Emily Hill to approve and adopt Ordinance No. 757 approving the Lagos Public Improvement District 2024 Annual Service Plan Update including the collection of  the 2024 annual installments.  City of Manor  Page 6    City Council Regular Session Minutes There was no further discussion. Motion to approve carried 7-0  September 4, 2024  13. Consideration, discussion, and possible action on an ordinance approving the 2024 Annual Update to the Service and Assessment Plan and Assessment Roll for the Rose Hill Public Improvement District Including the Collection of the 2024 Annual Installments. The city staffrecommended that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 758 approving the Rose Hill Public Improvement District 2024 Annual Service Plan Update including the Rob Haysip, Project Analyst with P3Works, LLC discussed the proposed 2024 Annual Ordinance No. 758: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Manor, Texas Approving the 2024 Annual Update to the Service and Assessment Plan and Assessment Roll for the Rose Hill Public Improvement District Including the Collection of the 2024 Annual MOTION: Upon ai motion made by Council Member Wallace and seconded by Council Member  collection of the 2024 annual installments. Update to the SAP for the Rose Hill PID.  Installments.  Amezuca to approve and adopt Ordinance No. 758 approving the Rose Hill Public Improvement District 2024 Annual Service Plan Update including the collection of  the 2024 annual installments.  There was no further discussion. Motion to approve carried 6-0  14. Consideration, discussion, and possible action on a Supplement to the Agreement for Street Lighting Service By and Between Oncor Electric Delivery Company and the City The city staffrecommended that the City Council approve a Supplement to the. Agreement for Street Lighting Service By and Between Oncor Electric Delivery Company and the City of Interim Development Services Director Burrell discussed the proposed agreement.  ofl Manor for street lighting in the New Haven Subdivision Phase 1.  Manor for street lighting in the New Haven Subdivision Phase 1.  A discussion was held regarding the phases of the project.  MOTION: Upon an motion made by Council Member Wallace and seconded by Council Member  Moreno to approve a Supplement to the Agreement for Street Lighting Service By and Between Oncor Electric Delivery Company and the City of Manor for street  lighting in the New Haven Subdivision Phase 1.  City of Manor  Page7    City Council Regular Session Minutes  September 4, 2024  A discussion was held regarding the standard installation requirements. A discussion was held regarding the legal review oft the agreement.  MOTION: Upon an amended motion made by Council Member Wallace and seconded by  Council Member Moreno to approve a Supplement to the Agreement for Street Lighting Service By and Between Oncor Electric Delivery Company and the City of Manor for street lighting in the New Haven Subdivision Phase 1 after legal review to  ensure the city is not locked into other phases.  There was no further discussion. Motion to approve carried 7-0  15. Consideration, discussion, and possible action to award a Construction Contract for the Manor Commercial Park Wastewater Collection System and Carriage Hills Lift Station The city staffrecommended that the City Council approve a Construction Contract for the Manor Commercial Park Wastewater Collection System and Carriage Hills Lift Station #5 Improvements Phase 1 Project to Packsaddle Management, LLC in the amount of$ $2,286,295  #5 Improvements Phase 1 Project.  for the base bid.  City Engineer Phelan discussed the proposed construction contract.  A discussion was held regarding references and additional projects Packsaddle  Management. LLCI has done.  A discussion was held regarding the recovery funds for each Phase.  MOTION: Upon a motion made by Council Member Moreno and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem  Emily Hill to approve a Construction Contract for the Manor Commercial Park Wastewater Collection System and Carriage Hills Lift Station #5 Improvements Phase 1 Project to Packsaddle Management, LLC in the amount of $2,286,295 for  thel base bid.  There was no further discussion. Motion to approve carried 7-0  16. Consideration, discussion, and possible action on a change order to the construction contract for the FY2022 Capital Metro Pavement Improvements project. 2 for the FY2022 Capital Metro Paving Project in the amount of$330,909.80.  The city staff recommended that the City Council approve a proposed Change Order No.  City of! Manor  Page8    City Council Regular Session Minutes  September 4,2024  City Engineer Gray discussed the proposed construction contract.  MOTION: Upon a motion made by Council Member Wallace and seconded by Council Member  Moreno to approve a proposed Change Order No. 2 for the FY2022 Capital Metro  Paving Project in the amount of $330,909.80.  There was no further discussion. Motion to approve carried 7-0  17.Consideration, discussion, and possible action on authorizing a project closeout letter to Capital Metro for the One-Time Capital Metro BCT Funded Paving Improvements The city staff recommended that the City Council approve the submittal project closeout documentation to Metro for the One-Time Capital Metro BCT Funded Paving Improvements Project, and authorize the City Manager to request the remainder of the allocated funds for the MOTION: Upon ai motion made by Council Member Moreno and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem  Project.  One-Time Capital Metro BCT Funded Paving Improvements Project.  Emily Hill to approve the submittal project closeout documentation to Metro for the One-Time Capital Metro BCT Funded Paving Improvements Project, and authorize the City Manager to request the remainder of the allocated funds for the One-Time  Capital Metro BCT Funded Paving Improvements Project.  There was no further discussion. Motion to approve carried 7-0  18. Consideration, discussion, and possible action on a change order to the construction contract for the One-Time BCT Funded Paving Improvements project.  The city staff recommended that the City Council approve a change order to the construction contract for the One-Time BCT Funded Paving Improvements project. MOTION: Upon ai motion made by Council Member Wallace and seconded by Council Member  Amezcua to approve a change order to the construction contract for the One-Time  BCT Funded Paving Improvements project.  There was no further discussion. Motion to approve carried 7-0  Mayor Harvey adjourned the regular session ofthe Manor City Council into Executive Session at 8:26 p.m. on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, in accordance with the requirements of the Open  Meetings Law. City of Manor  Page9    City Council Regular Session Minutes  September4,2024  EXECUTIVE SESSION  The Manor City Council convened into executive session pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 551 Texas Government Code, in accordance with the authority contained in Sections 551.071 and 551.072, Texas Government Code, and Section 1.05, Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct to consult with legal counsel for Item No. 8 at 8:26 p.m. on Wednesday, September 4, The Executive Session was adjourned at 8:48 p.m. on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.  2024.  OPEN SESSION  The City Council reconvened into Open Session pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 551 Texas Government Code and took action on item(s) discussed during the Closed Executive Session 8. Consideration, discussion, and possible action on a franchise ordinance for Municipal Solid Waste Collection, Transportation, and Disposal (Residential, Commercial, The city staffrecommended that the City Council approve the first reading of an ordinance for a franchise with Frontier Waste Solutions for the Municipal Solid Waste Collection, Transportation and Disposal Contract (Residential, Commercial, Industrial, and Recycling); Economic Development Director Jones discussed the staff's recommendation to award Lynn Lantrip with Solid Waste Specialist discussed the process for reviewing proposals.  at 8:48 p.m. on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.  Industrial, and Recycling).  and authorize the City Manager to execute the final negotiated contract. municipal solid waste services to Frontier Waste Solutions.  A discussion was held regarding bulk services. A discussion was held regarding recycling services.  Tim Henderson, Vice President of Frontier discussed the recycling process and service of  Holidays.  A discussion was held regarding weather emergency services. A discussion was held regarding penalty fees.  City of Manor  Page 10    City Council Regular Session Minutes  September 4, 2024  Ordinance: An Ordinance ofThe City ofl Manor, Texas Approving an Exclusive Franchise Agreement with Frontier Wate Solutions for The Collection, Transportation, and Disposal of Municipal Solid Waste (Residential, Commercial, Industrial and Recycling) in the City of Manor; Granting Frontier Waste Solutions Certain Powers, Licenses and Privileges to use the Streets, Avenues, Easements, Rights-Of-Way, Alleys, Highways, Sidewalks, And Bridges In Said City; Prescribing Certain Rights, Duties, Terms, and Conditions; Providing For The Payment To The City Of A Percentage Of Gross Receipts Of Grantee From Its Operations; Approving The Establishment OfA Franchise Fee On Solid Waste Services Charged By The City Of Manor To Its Customers; Providing A Severability Clause, Providing Savings, Effective Date And Open Meetings Clauses, And Providing For Related Matters. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Council Member Wallace and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem  Emily Hill to approve the first reading of an ordinance for a franchise with Frontier Waste Solutions for the Municipal Solid Waste Collection, Transportation, and Disposal Contract (Residential, Commercial, Industrial, and Recycling); and authorize the City Manager to execute the final negotiated contract.  There was no further discussion.  Motion to approve carried 5-2 (Council Member's Weir and Amezcua voted against) 19. Consideration, discussion, and possible action on selecting the FY 2024 CIP project option for 2023 Certificates of Obligation funding and commencement.  The city staff recommended that the City Council approve and select an option for the FY2024 CIP Project for 2023 Certificates of Obligation funding and commencement. City Engineer Phelan discussed the proposed options for the FY2024 CIP Project for 2023 MOTION: Upon a motion made by Council Member Weir and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem  Certificates ofObligation funding and commencement.  Emily Hill to approve and select Option 2 for the FY2024 CIP Project for 2023  Certificates of Obligation funding and commencement.  There was no further discussion.  Mayor Harvey reminded staff that city facilities needed to be considered when reviewing A discussion was held regarding excluding the expansion ofBrenham St. and Blake Manor  debt services. from Option 2.  City of Manor  Page 11    City Council Regular Session Minutes  September 4, 2024  There was no further discussion.  Motion to approve carried 6-1 (Council Member Wallace voted against)  20. Consideration, discussion, and possible action on a Statement of Work No. 31 to the Master Services Agreement with George Butler Associates, Inc. for the East Travis The city staffrecommended that the City Council approve the Statement of Work No. 31 to the Master Services Agreement with George Butler Associates, Inc. for the East Travis Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Permit Application in the amount of$56,600.  Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Permit Application.  City Engineer Phelan discussed the proposed agreement.  MOTION: Upon ai motion made by Council Member Moreno and seconded by Council Member  Wallace to approve the Statement of Work No. 31 to the Master Services Agreement with George Butler Associates, Inc. for the East Travis Regional Wastewater  Treatment Plant Permit Application in the amount of$56,600.  A discussion was held regarding viewing the police website VS the city's website.  There was no further discussion.  Motion to approve carried 6-1 (Council Member Deja Hill voted against)  21. Consideration, discussion, and possible action on a Statement of Work No. 32 to the Master Services Agreement with George Butler Associates, Inc. for the Wilbarger Creek The city staff recommended that the City Council approve a Statement of Work No. 32 to the Master Services Agreement with George Butler Associates, Inc. for the Wilbarger Creek  Wastewater Treatment Plant TCEQ permit renewal.  Wastewater Treatment Plant TCEQ permit renewal. City Engineer Phelan discussed the proposed agreement.  MOTION: Upon ai motion made by Council Member Wallace and seconded by Council Member  Wallace to approve the Statement ofWork No. 32 to the Master Services Agreement with George Butler Associates, Inc. for the Wilbarger Creek WWTP Discharge  Permit Renewal in the amount of $38,800.  There was no further discussion. Motion to approve carried 7-0  City of! Manor  Page 12    City Council Regular Session Minutes  September 4, 2024  22. Consideration, discussion, and possible action on a Statement of Work No. 33 to the Master Services Agreement with George Butler Associates, Inc. for the Cottonwood The ciystaffrecommendedi that the City Council approve the proposed Statement ofWork No. 33 to the Master Services Agreement with George Butler Associates, Inc. for the Cottonwood Creek WWTP Discharge Permit Renewal in the amount of$18,680.00.  Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant' TCEQ permit renewal.  City Engineer Phelan discussed the proposed agreement.  MOTION: Upon ai motion made by Council Member Moreno and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem  Emily Hill to approve the proposed Statement ofWork No. 33 tot thel Master Services Agreement with George Butler Associates, Inc. for the Cottonwood Creek WWTP  Discharge Permit Renewal in the amount of$18,680.00.  There was no further discussion. Motion to approve carried 7-0  23. Consideration, discussion, and possible action on a code of conduct policy addressing disruptive behavior in City-owned facilities and on City-owned property.  The city staffrecommended that the City Council provide City staff direction on a policy City Manager Moore addressed the reasons for a code of conduct policy addressing At the direction of Mayor Harvey, this item would continue to be discussed after the  that addresses disruptive behavior on City-owned property.  disruptive behavior in City-owned facilities and on City-owned property.  Executive Session.  There was no action taken. Region 10 Director Election.  24. Consideration, discussion, and possible action on the Texas Municipal League (TML)  The city staff recommended that the City Council vote for Mayor Harvey as the Texas Municipal League (TMI) Region 10 Director and authorize the City Manager to submit the MOTION: Upon a motion made by Council Member Moreno and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem  casting vote on behalfof the city.  Emily Hill to vote for Mayor Harvey as the Texas Municipal League (TMI) Region 10 Director and authorize the City Manager to submit the casting vote on behalf of  the city.  City of Manor  Page 13    City Council Regular Session Minutes  September 4, 2024  There was no further discussion. Motion to approve carried 7-0  Mayor Harvey adjourned the regular session ofthe Manor City Council into Executive Session at 9:32 p.m. on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, in accordance with the requirements of the Open  Meetings Law. EXECUTIVE SESSION  The Manor City Council convened into executive session pursuant to the provisions ofChapter 551 Texas Government Code, in accordance with the authority contained in - Sections 551.071 and. 551.072, Texas Government Code, and Section 1.05, Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct to consult with legal counsel and to deliberate the purchase of real property; Sections 551.071 Texas Government Code, and Section 1.05, Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct to consult with legal counsel regarding Shadowglen PUD; Section 551.071 Texas Government Code and Section 1.05, Texas Disciplinary Rules ofProfessional Conduct to consult with legal counsel regarding the Hibbs Lane Parcel; and Section 551.074 Personnel matters to discuss duties of the City. Manager at 9:32 p.m. on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. The Executive Session was adjourned at 10:48 p.m. on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.  OPEN SESSION  The City Council reconvened into Open Session pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 551 Texas Government Code and took action oni item(s)discussed during the Closed Executive Session 23. Consideration, discussion, and possible action on a code of conduct policy addressing disruptive behavior in City-owned facilities and on City-owned property.  at 10:48 p.m. on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.  The city staffrecommended that the City Council provide City staff direction on a policy Assistant City Attorney Rivera stated no motion was needed, only direction from the Mayor Harvey requested that the policy declare the types ofbehavior and al list oftimes for trespassing and explore a ban on all city property during the trespassing period.  that addresses disruptive behavior on City-owned property.  council to legal and city staff.  There was no further discussion.  City of Manor  Page 14    City Council Regular Session Minutes  September 4, 2024  ADJOURNMENT September 4, 2024.  The Regular Session oft the Manor City Council was Adjourned at 10:51 p.m. on Wednesday,  The Manor City Council approved these minutes on September 4, 2024.  Dr-Christopher Harvey Mayor ATTEST: Soaumaat Lluvia T. Almaraz, TRMC City Secretary  2A  OF  EXAS  City of Manor  Page 15    EXECUTIVE SUMMARY  Texas Disposal Systems, Inc. (TDS) is appreciative of the opportunity to participate in the City of Manor's TDS is a neighbor to the City of Manor; we're family owned and operated and were founded right here in the Austin area back in 1977. Since then, we'v ve grown to employee more than 1,300 team members, a Our company offers services like those outlined in this RFP to 15 other municipalities across the greater Austin area, as well as over 20 Municipal Utility Districts, and more than 100 homeowners' associations. Many of these cities have been with us for decades, and we take great pride in the fact that none oft them have ever switched to a competitor. They consistently renew their partnerships with us with each Inc Contrast, under this RFP process, the City of Manor will be selecting your fourth service provider inj just over seven years. As decision-makers in this process, we understand you are looking for a lasting partnership for Manor's future. We hope that our proposal clearly reflects our company's values and highlights the distinctive aspects of our business model that our long-term customers value. Beyond our established reputation, we'dI like to highlight the following factors that, among others, make  RFP for Solid Waste & Recycling Services. dozen of whom call Manor, TX home.  opportunity, largely due to the exceptional care we provide to our customers.  TDS uniquely qualified to be Manor's long-term partner:  TDS owns and operates all the facilities required for the proposed services  TDS uses a vertical integration model that benefits the City by removing reliance on third-party facilities and ensuring that ally waste and recyclablest from Manor are managed with minimal environmental impact. We own the landfill where your waste will be processed, which has been honored with the Gold Medal Award from the Solid Waste Association of North America for its outstanding environmental management. Our substantial investment in every stage of the waste management process guarantees that all materials are handled to the highest standards, offering the City the utmost assurance of quality and compliance. Additionally, we own the Material Recovery Facility where your recyclables will be processed. This 150,000 square-foot facility accommodates the widest range of materials in our region, allowing our recycling proposal toi include many more items than those specified in the RFP.  Advanced Technology  TDS uses advanced technology to ensure the highest safety standards for both our employees and your community. This technology enables the City and our teams to access critical service and route data, allowing for efficient and effective management of unexpected challenges. The TDS Waste Wizard provides residential customers with their service schedule, sends notifications about regular pick-up We invite the City to include a visit to our facilities as part of the evaluation process, SO you can see Along with thet factors that we believe make us particularly well-suited to be Manor'sservice provider, we would also like to address our observations and concerns regarding the City'sinitial evaluation process.  times, holidays, or delays, and allows them to reporta any issues. firsthand what sets us apart and demonstrates our superior quality.    First, TDS is deeply concerned about the competitive disadvantage we face, as our rate offer was made public before the City decided to restart the process. As noted in our Best and Final Offer, our rate was based on the assumption that we would be partnering with the MUDs that have interlocal utility agreements with the City. While our rate remains unchanged, our competitors now have the chance to Secondly, as one of the two finalists the first go round, we were surprised to learn that, despite having the highest scores and lowest price offer, the recommendation did not favor our homegrown, family- owned company with nearly five decades of excellence in the Austin area. Instead, the recommendation  base their proposals on our offer.  was fora a company that:  Was founded just seven years ago  Has no other municipal customers in the area (to our knowledge) Provided references from two cities in the DFW area and one in Houston Does not own any processing facilities in the Austin area  Isr not privately owned and operated, buti is owned, at least in part, by two private equity firms in Over the past decade, the City of Manor has engaged with the three largest solid waste service corporations in the country. However, based on our discussions with City officials and the steps taken to move on from those partnerships, it's evident that Manor has yet to find a company that meets its expectations. Given these factors and the points mentioned above, we believe Texas Disposal Systems is the clear choice for al long-term community partner. The City of Manor can be assured that choosing TDS  Chicago and New York  will be the right decision.