Page1260  CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS  MINUTES OF: DATE OF MEETING: TIME OF MEETING: PLACE OF MEETING:  REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING  JULY24, 2023 5:30 PM  121 WEST SECOND STREET FORT STOCKTON, ,TX79735  ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:  PRESENT: DARREN HODGES, JAMES WARNOCK, RUBEN FALCON, PAUL  JEROME CHAVEZ  ABSENT: PAUL CASIAS, RUBEN. JE BERNAL  CITY MANAGER: CITY SECRETARY: CITY ATTORNEY:  FRANK RODRIGUEZ III MARINA CANTU PUJA BOINPALLY  Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock called the Regular Meeting to Order at 5:30 p.m. after  declaring a quorum present.  Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock read the Mission Statement:  "The Mission of the City of] Fort Stockton Municipal Government is to Promote & Value Public Confidence and Trust by the Accountable and Responsible Use of Community Resources; to Ensure Public Safety; Improve Public Services; Promote Local Recreation and  Entertainment; and Generate Economic Development. Council Member Darren Hodges gave the Invocation. & the Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag.  Council Member Ruben Falcon led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America Flag  PRESENTATIONS:  1. Proclamation Honoring Audrey Mendoza as our new "Miss Fort Stockton". (Mayor Pro-  Tem)  Mayor Pro-Tem James B. Warnock presented Miss Fort Stockton Audrey Mendoza with a  Proclamation honoring her after reading it aloud.    Page1261  2. Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Remie Ramos----  FY2022-2023 3rd Quarterly Report  Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Remie Ramos reported the  following:  Employment Rate Data:  He explained over the course oft the third quarter we have seen an increase in 196j jobs within the county. The unemployment rate went up. The Workforce Commission is working diligently to fill these positions. The US, Texas and Permian Basin unemployment rate has increased  within the last quarter. Sales Tax Data:  Sales Taxes for the City ofl Fort Stockton have increased within the last quarter. The Year-to-  Date Sales Taxes is up 25.42%. Business Recruitment Projects:  During the business recruitment projects we had 11 contracts. Blade and Company Barbershop should open within the next month. 7-D Investments Travel Center Project is moving forward. Pecos Roadhouse will be reopening. The Sears Building has been sold. They will occupy 1/2 the building and are looking for ai tenant to occupy the other 1/2. Besitos de azucar is a Mexican Bakery that will replace Brew Lane located on the East Side of Dickinson. The Economic Development assisted the Department of Agriculture with filling out applications which  has resulted in a permanent position out here in West Texas.  Business Retention Projects: La Rosita (Storefront) Glitzy, Brew (Expansion to Alcohol) V's Kitchen (Relocation) Sycamore Street Cement Paving (Walmart) United Country Real Estate (Storefront) Commercial Building Report:  Vacant: 17  Change in Status Reported: 2 (Besitos De Azucar & Cavalli's)    Page1262  Residential Report: Listings Available: 49MLS Construction: Ongoing City Projects: Gene Cummings Wellness Grant 7-DUtility Extension irrigation system  Rental Available: 15 Houses 1Duplex 14 Apartments  4 by owners 12 within the ETJ  2 New Construction Permits  Gene Cummings Solar Lighting-will be delivered within the next 41 weeks  Gene Cummings Irrigation Water Collection & Irrigation-waiting on installation oft the  Spaceport Leases & FAA Approval Convention Center Sound System Install Hydrogen HUB Location Special Events: able to assist.  FSISD Career Technology Education Meeting: April, waiting on certifications and permits to be  Solar Panel Replacements: April  PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) Enrolled: May, done on a County level. PBRP Infrastructure Grant Training: June, continue to extend infrastructure. 3. ChiefofPolice Ernesto Velasquez with Fort Stockton Police Department--  Patrol Officer Derek Stratton presented the following:  Statistics Report for June 2023  June Calls for Service Total Calls for Service: 1,469 FSPD Calls: 961 FSFD Calls: 20 City: 5 County: 15 PCEMS Calls: 162 PCSO Calls: 358    Page1263  June Traffic Statistics Traffic Stops: 317 City:192 Other Agency: 125 Traffic Citations Issued: 32 Motor Vehicle Accidents: 58  City: 28 Other Agency: 30  June Cases Filed for Prosecution: Juvenile Probation: 2 County. Attorney: 56 83rd District Attorney: 41 112th District Attorney: 0 June Arrest Statistics: Total Arrests: 34 Charges: Assault: 2 Burglary: 0 Criminal Mischief: 0 Criminal Trespass: 0 Disorderly Conduct: 1 Duty on Striking: 0 Driving While Intoxicated: 3 Driving While License Invalid: 0 Evading Arrest: 1 Failure to ID: 0    Page1264  Family Violence: 0 Murder: 0  Outstanding Warrant: 30 Possession of Controlled Substance: 7 Possession of Marijuana: 2 Public Intoxication: 8 Racing: 0 Resisting Arrest: 1 Sexual Assault: 0 Smuggling of Persons: 0 Terroristic Threat: 0 Theft: 1  Undocumented Migrants: 0 Unlawful Carry: 2  Statistics Report for Year to Date:  Year To Date Calls for Service Total Calls for Service: 5,497 FSPD Calls: 3,418 FSFD Calls: 69 City: 14 County: 55 PCEMS Calls: 830 PCSO Calls: 1,390    Pagel |265  YearTo Date Traffic Statistics Traffic Stops: 1,904 City:6 647 Other Agency: 416 Traffic Citations Issued: 95 Motor Vehicle Accidents: 328  City: 86 Other Agency: 69  Year To Date Cases Filed for Prosecution:  Juvenile Probation: 11 County Attorney: 135 83rd District Attorney: 129 112th District Attorney: 37 YearTo Date Arrest Statistics: Total Arrests: 113 Charges: Assault: 2 Burglary: 2 Criminal Mischief: 4 Criminal Trespass: 9 1 Disorderly Conduct: 1 Duty on Striking: 6 Driving While Intoxicated: 10 Driving While License Invalid:3 Evading Arrest: 2    Page1266  Failure to ID:2 Family Violence: 7 Murder: 0  Outstanding Warrant: 109 Possession of Controlled Substance: 25 Possession of Marijuana: 6 Public Intoxication: 8 Racing: 2 Resisting Arrest: 3 Sexual Assault: 1 Smuggling of Persons: 8 Terroristic Threat: 1 Theft: 4  Undocumented Migrants: 3 Unlawful Carry: 3 CONSENT AGENDA:  4. All matters listed are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. Ifdiscussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and  considered separately. Minutes: (Mayor)  Regular Meeting Minutes of Fort Stockton City Council, 07/10/2023 Special Meeting Minutes ofl Fort Stockton City Council, 07/18/2023 - Regular Meeting Minutes ofTourism Advisory Board, 06/20/2023 Regular Meeting Minutes ofl Economic Development 4A Corporation, 06/15/2023 Regular Meeting Minutes of Substandard Building Committee, 06/01/2023 Special Meeting Minutes ofFort Stockton Housing Authority, 05/24/2023 - Regular Meeting Minutes of Intergovermental Recreation, 04/19/2023  Accounts Payable Grand Total:  $421,066.65    Page1267  Motion was made by Council Member Ruben Falcon, seconded by Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, and carried unanimously to approve Consent Agenda, as presented. Council Member Darren Hodges, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Council Member Ruben Falcon, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez voted aye.  REGULAR BUSINESS:  5. Discuss/Act upon Interlocal Agreement for E9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Point Services for September 1,2023 August 31, 2025 between the City of Fort Stockton and the Permian Basin City Manager Frank Rodriguez III explained this ist the Interlocal Agreement concerning Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP) as it pertains to the planning, development, operation, and provision of9-1-1 service, the use of wireless and wireless communications. The City operates and maintains the Fort Stockton Police Department's 9-1-1 System, answering it 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and cooperates with the Regional Planning Motion was made by Council Member Darren Hodges, seconded by Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, and carried unanimously to approve Interlocal Agreement for E9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Point Services for September 1, 2023- August 31, 2025 between the City of Fort Stockton and the Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission. Council Member Darren Hodges, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Council Member Ruben Falcon, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez voted aye. 6. Discuss/Act upon Solicitation of Bids for the Removal of20" Water Pipeline Project. (Asst.  Regional Planning Commission. (City Mgr.)  Commission to provide and maintain suitable communications.  City Mgr.)  This Bid would be to remove the 20" Water Pipeline that was replaçed. with the 30" Pipeline that feeds water from the Belding Water field to the RO Plant that sits on University Lands. The removal of the pipeline needs to occur in order to avoid additional charges in accordançe This would allow the City to enter into an agreement with a qualified contractor to provide  with the easement previously agreed to.  such services.    Page1268  The city has 2 years to remove the 20" Water Pipeline.  Motion was made by Council Member Ruben Falcon, seconded by Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, and carried unanimously to approve Solicitation of Bids for the Removal of 20" Water Pipeline Project. Council Member Darren Hodges, Mayor Pro- Tem James Warnock, Council Member Ruben Falcon, Council Member Paul Jerome  Chavez voted aye.  7. Discuss/Act upon Approval of an Economic Development 4-A Corporation Commercial Infrastructure Project for 140 feet of Cement Paving on Sycamore Street in the. Amount of  $143,408.32. (EDCI Dir.)  Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Remie Ramos explained the Fort Stockton Economic Development 4-A Corporation previously approved the $143,408.32 to remove the base and redo the asphalt near the rear entrance where the trucks enter to load and Requesting permission to approve the project to the city street as well as the payment in the  unload.  amount of $143,408.32.  Motion was made by Council Member Darren Hodges, seconded by Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, and carried unanimously to approve the Fort Stockton Economic Development 4-A Corporation Commercial Infrastructure Project for 140 feet of Cement Paving on Sycamore Street and the payment of $143,408.32. Council Member Darren Hodges, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Council Member Ruben Falcon, Council  Member Paul Jerome Chavez voted aye.  8. Discuss/Act upon 3rd Quarterly Revenue & Expense Report ending June 30, 2023. (City  Mgr./Dir. of Fin.)  Director of Finance Maria Rodriguez provided the following report:  REVENUES OVER/UNDER) EXPENDITURES 1,367,549.48 104,069.55  REVENUES  EXPENSES  GENERAL HB 445  $ 9,235,261.70 $ 7,867,712.22 $ $ 470,777.34 $ 366,707.79 $ Just a reminder that a budger amendment was done    Page:1269  RECREATION ENTERPRISE EDC4-A EDC4-B CVB VENUETAX DEBT SERVICE  $ 292,522.04 $ 292,791.82 $ $ 8,339,723.60 $ 7,956,061.57 $ $ 695,787.22 $ 382,717.24 $ $ 534,887.54 $ 442,853.62 $ $ 955,817.56 $ 827,448.74 $ $ 295,282.45 $ 366,810.81 $ A Budge! Transfèr will be done to cover the money used to1 remodel the $ 1,355,124.55 $ 1,099,413.39 $ Our last payment will be in Seplember.  (269.78) 383,662.03 313,069.98 92,033.92 128,368.82 (71,528.36) 255,711.16  outside restrooms.  Motion was made by Council Member Ruben Falcon, seconded by Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, and carried unanimously to approve. 3rd Quarterly Revenue & Expense Report ending. June 30, 2023. Council Member Darren Hodges, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Council Member Ruben Falcon, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez voted  aye. Fin.)  9. Discuss/ Act upon 3rd Quarterly Investment Report ending June 30, 2023. (City Mgr./Dir. of  Director of Finance Maria Rodriguez provided the following report:  At the end ofl March, TexPool's average interest rate was 5.09%; LOGIC'saverage: interest rate was 5.26%; 90-day T-bills were 5.44% and the one-year T-bills were 5.43%. Our local bank, In accordance with Resolution No. 11-110R, the City exceeded the required 7% of General Fund'sa and Enterprise Fund's budgeted expenses totaling $21,858,810.00 by maintaining  Pecos County State Bank, is currently at 4.88%.  $1,530,116.70  GENERAL $ 10,794,752.57 $ CVB $ 918,796.67 $ EDC 4-A $ 3,62,086.90 $  Beginning of Quarter End ofQuarter Quarterly Interest Earned  TOTAL $ 10,859,184.38  137,100.45  Beginning of Quarter End ofQuarter Quarterly Interest Earned  TOTAL $ 782,840.10  10,219.52  Beginning of Quarter End ofQuarter Quarterly Interest Earned  TOTAL $ 3,208,165.53  41,320.60    Page1270  EDC4-B $ 1,881,195.17 $ SPECIAL ASSESSMENT $ 2,914,390.83 $  Beginning ofQuarter End of Quarter Quarterly Interest Earned  TOTAL $ 1,959,337.48  24,651.76  Beginning ofQuarter End of Quarter Quarterly Interest Earned  TOTAL $ 2,684,434.48  35,550.83  Motion was made by Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, seconded by Council Member Darren Hodges, and carried unanimously to approve 3rd Quarterly Investment Report ending June: 30, 2023. Council Member Darren Hodges, Mayor Pro- Tem James Warnock, Council Member Ruben Falcon, Council Member Paul Jerome  Chavez voted aye. City Sec.)  10. Discuss/Act upon Solicitation of Applications for Annual Board Appointments. (City Mgr./  City Secretary Marina Cantu advised City Council it was that time of year again to Solicit The deadline for Board Applications would be September 1, 2023. This would give us ample time to appoint, re-appoint and replace necessary board' members and allow them to be sworn in prior Motion was made by Council Member Ruben Falcon, seconded by Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, and carried unanimously to approve Solicitation of Applications for Annual Board Appointments. Council Member Darren Hodges, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Council Member Ruben Falcon, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez voted  Applications for Annual Board Appointments.  to assuming their roles.  aye.  11. Discuss/Act upon Interlocal Agreement between the City of Fort Stockton and the Fort Stockton Independent School District for the Remodel of the Recreation Facility Not to City Manager Frank Rodriguez II explained this Interlocal Agreement was made for the Resurfacing ofthe outdoor basketball court located at the Apache Elementary School, 208 W. 18th Street in exchange for the FSISD initiating minor renovations in the amount of $20,000 to In the event that the renovations do not occur the City shall be compensated for the $20,000.  Exceed $20,000.00. (City Mgr.)  the recreational department gym located at 1201 W. Sherer.    Page/271  Motion was made by Council Member Darren Hodges, seconded by Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, and carried unanimously to approve Interlocal Agreement between the City ofl Fort Stockton and thel Fort Stockton Independent School District for the Exchange of Services to include the Resurfacing of the Apache Elementary outdoor basketball court and Renovations to the Recreation Department located on Sherer Street equal to $20,000.00. Council Member Darren Hodges, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Council Member Ruben Falcon, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez voted aye.  12. Questions from Media.  No questions from the media.  13. Adjourn.  Motion was made by Council Member Ruben Falcon, seconded by Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, and carried unanimously to adjourn thel Regular City Council Meeting at 6:10 p.m. Council Member Darren Hodges, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Council Member Ruben Falcon, Council Member PaulJerome Chavez  voted aye.    Pauk Caxar Paul Casias, Mayor  TEST:  Marina A. Cantu, City Secretary