Page26  CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS DATE OF MEETING: MARCH31,2 2020 TIME OF MEETING: 5:30 P.M. PLACE OF MEETING: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS;  MINUTES OF:  SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING  PHYSICALLY PRESENT: RUBEN FALCON, JAMES WARNOCK, MIKE URETA. JR., &F PAUL  CASIAS  PRESENT VIA VIDEO CONFERENCE: PAMI PALILEO CITY MANAGER: FRANK RODRIGUEZ III CITY SECRETARY: MARINA. A. CANTU CITY AITORNEY: PUJA BOINPALLY  MAYOR:  JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER  Mayor Alexander called the Special Meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. after declaring  aquorum present.  Mayor Pro-Tem Ureta gave the Invocation.  Council Member Warnock led the Pledge of Allegiance & Pledge to the Texas  Flag.  Mayor Alexander 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 ofCommunity Resources; to Ensure Public Safety; Improve Public Services; Promote! Local Recreation and Entertainment; and Generate  Economic Development." FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS: 1. Rocky Rives of Smith & Rives, PC--  City of] Fort Stockton's Final Audit forl Fiscal Year Ending  September: 30, 2019.  Rocky Rives of Smith & Rives, PCi is an independent auditor for the City of Fort Stockton. Mr. Rives gave a financial report that is an unmodified, best opinion and The financial highlight is the city's net position increase of 4.6 million dollars. There was also a business type increase of 555,000 dollars. The total assets amounted to 20.2 million dollars. The business assets were 33.3 million dollars. The General Fund Balance is of major importance which at the final amendment AGAOI Letter is issued to any entity that receives federal revenues and is subject to Yellow Book Standards. In this audit report there were no significant deficiencies or findings. Thus, no need fora corrective action plan.  this said assessment cannot be rendered.  was 9.5 million dollars.  Several reports were provided:    CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS DATE OF MEETING: MARCH31, 2020 TIME OF MEETING: 5:30 P.M. PLACE OF MEETING: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:  Page 27  MINUTES OF:  SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING  PHYSICALLY PRESENT: RUBEN FALCON, JAMES WARNOCK, MIKE URETA JR., & PAUL  CASIAS  PRESENT VIAY VIDEO CONFERENCE: PAME PALILEO CITY MANAGER: FRANK RODRIGUEZ III CITY SECRETARY: MARINAA. CANTU CITY AITORNEY: PUJA BOINPALLY  MAYOR:  JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER  Management Report- included accounting practices, estimations of uncollectible taxes, and liabilities. These proposed adjustments have been approved by management. City personnel must post in Conflict of Interest Disclosure-This issue was addressed today; it Management Representative Letter- stated that standard guidance was followed, information requested was given, and will be used  the city records.  was corrected and posted today. for peer review at a later date.  SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS:  2. Discuss/Act upon Ordinance No. 20-101-A, City of Fort Stockton, Texas First Amended Declaration ofLocal State ofDisaster due tol Public Health City Manager Frank Rodriguez proposed that all park equipment be secured and closed to the public due tot the hard: surfaces being af further threat to our community in acquiring COVID-19. The parks to be included would be Jaycee, Nunez,  Emergency.  Lannom, and the Teresa Mason Park.  Mayor Alexander stated the GolfCourse would remain open.  Ity was noted that. Judge. Joe Shuster had institutedac County Wide Curfew for minors ages 17 and under. This curfew will begin at 11:00 pm through 5:00 pm every day of the week. He also ordered the Rooney Park playground and basketball courts be City Manager Rodriguez proposed the Ordinance be amended to change the Motion was made, seconded and carried to Approve Order No. 20-101(a), City of Fort Stockton, Texas First Amended Declaration ofLocal State of Disaster  closed.  curfew time from 10:00 p.m. to 11:00 pm.  FALCON WARNOCK URETA PALILEO CASIAS  X x X X x  due to Public Health Emergency.    Page 28  CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS DATE OF MEETING: MARCH3 31, 2020 TIME OF MEETING: 5:30 P.M. PLACE OF MEETING: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:  MINUTES OF:  SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING  PHYSICALLY PRESENT: RUBEN FALCON, JAMES WARNOCK, MIKE URETA. JR., & PAUL  CASIAS  PRESENT VIA' VIDEO CONFERENCE: PAMI PALILEO CITY MANAGER: FRANK RODRIGUEZ III CITY SECRETARY: MARINA. A. CANTU CITY AITORNEY: PUJA BOINPALLY  MAYOR:  JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER  THIRD ORDER OF BUSINESS:  3. Discuss/Act upon the City of Fort Stockton's Final Audit for Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2019, as presented by Rocky Rives of Smith & Rives, Mayor Alexander stated the Financial Audit for the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2019 went well with the sales tax being kind. Motion was made, seconded and carried to Approve the City of Fort Stockton's Final Audit for Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2019, as  PC.  FALCON WARNOCK URETA PALILEO CASIAS  x x x x x x  presented by Rocky Rives of Smith & Rives, PC. FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS:  4. Discuss/Act upon temporary utility rate relief for only commercial and residential utility accounts, by reducing a portion of the total amounts billed for water, sewer, gas and sanitation services as deemed necessary by City Mayor Alexander stated the Community of Fort Stockton has been affected by many factors. The COVID-19 Pandemic, schools/business closures, employee cutbacks and unemployment have economically handicapped our community. Mayor Alexander proposed all business, commercial, and residential utility bills inside and outside the city limits to be temporarily reduced by 50%. This will begin with the April 15th city billing. May it be noted that the City of Fort Stockton reserves the right to review monthly. They will make an evaluation Director of Finance Rodriguez prepared a financial statement $233,436.55 will Mayor Pro-Tem clarified that the government, school, and church buildings are  Council.  ofthe community to see iffurther need is warranted. be the amount taken off people's billings. included in this discount.    CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS DATE OF MEETING: MARCH31, 2020 TIME OF MEETING: 5:30 P.M. PLACE OF MEETING: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:  Page29  MINUTES OF:  SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING  PHYSICALLY PRESENT: RUBEN FALCON, JAMES WARNOCK, MIKE URETA, JR., & PAUL  CASIAS  PRESENT VIA VIDEO CONFERENCE: PAMI PALILEO CITY MANAGER: FRANK RODRIGUEZ III CITY SECRETARY: MARINAA. CANTU CITY ATTORNEY: PUJABOINPALLY  MAYOR:  JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER  FALCON WARNOCK URETA PALILEO CASIAS  X Motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously to Authorize a Temporary Utility Rate Relief for Government, School & Church Buildings as well as Commercial & Residential Utility Accounts, by reducing the total amounts billed for water, sewer, gas and sanitation services by 50%.  FIFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS:  5. Discuss/Act upon the City of Fort Stockton Spring Clean-Up Week from City Manager Frank Rodriguez proposed the City ofFort Stockton Spring Clean- up Week continue as planned with one stipulation. He asked for citizens to take their own bulk trash to the Landfill along with their bill. The bill assures the customer will not be charged for the bulk trash. Instructions will be given on how  Monday, April 13,2020- - Friday, April 17,2020.  tosort appliances, wood, and tires.  FALCON WARNOCK URETA PALILEO CASIAS  X X Motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously to Approve the City of  Fort Stockton Spring Clean-Up Week from Monday, April 13, 2020- - Friday,  April 17, 2020.  SIXTH ORDER OF BUSINESS:  6. Discuss/Act upon SCADA Final Payment #3 (Ist Phase) for $87,500.00 to Paso-Tex Industries LLC to Finalize & Configure Flow City Manager Frank Rodgriguez spoke with Assistant Public Works Motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously to Approve SCADA Final Payment #3 (Ist Phase) for $87,500.00 to Paso-Tex Industries LLC to Finalize & Configure Flow Meters @ Well #1,#2, &#6, etc.  Meters @ Well #1,#2, & #6, etc.  Direct Carlos Lopez, who stated this project is complete.  FALCON WARNOCK URETA PALILEO CASIAS  X X  SEVENTH ORDEROFI BUSINESS: 7. Questions from the Media.    Page 30  CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS DATE OF MEETING: MARCH 31, 2020 TIME OF MEETING: 5:30 P.M. PLACE OF MEETING: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:  MINUTES OF:  SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING  PHYSICALLY PRESENT: RUBEN FALCON, JAMES WARNOCK, MIKE URETA. JR., & PAUL  CASIAS  PRESENT VIA VIDEO CONFERENCE: PAMI PALILEO CITY MANAGER: FRANK RODRIGUEZ III CITY SECRETARY: MARINA. A. CANTU CITY AITORNEY: PUJA BOINPALLY  MAYOR:  JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER  Fort Stockton Pioneer Publisher Steve Fountain asked for clarification concerning the Emergency Declaration. The Procedure modifying the curfewa after the City Council Meeting was held was questioned. Council Member Palileo explained the Mayor is authorized to make amendments as deemed necessary. The amendments are then reviewed by  the City Council within 7 days for approval. EIGHTH ORDER OF BUSINESS:  8. Adjourn  FALCON WARNOCK URETA PALILEO CASIAS  x X x x x  There being no further action to be discussed, a motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously to adjourn the Special Meeting at 6:09 pm.  GN - Joe Chris Alexander, Mayor  Cuadw  Marina A. Cantu, City Secretary