Page/13  CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS  MINUTES OF: DATE OF MEETING: TIME OF MEETING: PLACE OF MEETING:  REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING  OCTOBER 28, 2024 5:301 PM  121 WEST SECOND STREET FORT STOCKTON, TX 79735  ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:  PRESENT: COUNCIL MEMBER DARREN HODGES, COUNCIL MEMBER PAUL JEROME CHAVEZ, MAYOR PAUL CASIAS, MAYOR PRO-TEM JAMES WARNOCK, COUNCIL MEMBER RUBENJBERNAL, COUNCIL MEMBER RUBEN FALCON  CITY MANAGER: CITY SECRETARY: CITY ATTORNEY:  FRANK RODRIGUEZ III MARINA CANTU JESSE GONZALES JR.  Mayor Paul Casias called the Regular Meeting to Order at 5:32 p.m. after declaring a quorum  present.  Mayor Paul Casias 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."  INVOCATION:  Council Member Darren Hodges gave the Invocation.  PLEDGES:  Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of  America Flag & the Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag.  PUBLICTESTIMONY: 1. Public Testimony.  There was not any Public Testimony.    Page/14  PROCLAMATION:  2. Proclamation Endorsing November 11, 2024 as "Veterans' Day." (Mayor)  Mayor Paul Casias read the Proclamation Endorsing November 11, 2024 as' "Veterans' Day"  aloud.  3. Proclamation endorsing November 4-8, 2024 as "Municipal Courts Week." (City Mgr.) After reading the Proclamation Endorsing November 4-8, 2024 as "Municipal Court Week" aloud, Mayor Paul Casias presented it to Municipal Judge Maribel Perkins and Municipal Court  Clerk Marisa Martinez.  Municipal Judge Maribel Perkins thanked the community for their continued support. She advised everyone they would be participating in a school event to encourage and promote teens to obtain their driver's license early, as this is one of the issues they often see.  PRESENTATIONS:  4. Jon Yost with Apex Clean Energy, Inc.----  - Update on Blue Ridge Farms  Jon Yost Manager of Apex Clean Energy, Inc. explained he would be presenting an update on On May 13, 2024 Apex Clean Energy, Inc., BioCatters, LLCa and the City ofl Fort Stockton entered into a Water Purchase Agreement on the Blue Ridge Farms Property. Per the terms ofthe Agreement, Apex Clean Energy, Inc. and their representatives had 120 days to conduct a Hydrogeological Study and Water Sample Analysis. Apex Clean Energy, Inc. retained services from INTERA Incorporated to conduct the study and sampling. Both the Hydrogeological Study and Water Sampling Analysis commenced on. June 4, 2024 and were completed on. July 8, 2024. He presented a map showing the locations where testing and sampling were conducted on the property. Well Number Two (2) and Well Number Sixteen (16), were the wells they conducted INTERA Incorporated mobilized the Blue Ridge Farms Site. They identified two pumping wells within Reeves County, Well Number One (1) and Well Number Sixteen (16) to perform two separate five-day aquifer pumping tests while measuring draw out in multiple wells.  the Hydrogeological Study.  the drawdown testing on.    Page/15  Data from the TA aquifer pumping test was evaluated using industry standard aquifer test analysis software to determine aquifer parameters, hydraulic conductivity and storage. These parameters were used to develop al Localized Groundwater Availability Model that was adapted from the existing Edwards-Trinity and Pecos Valley Alluvium GAM which included ai more This was all done because there was not much data on this particular area in terms of aquifers prior to this study. They now have a lot of data that can be incorporated with information from  refined structural surface for the base of PVA Santa Rosa in the area.  the surrounding area.  Numerous model runs were performed to evaluate the long-term sustainability and pumping rate The criteria the wells had to maintain was a minimum of 30%1 remaining saturated thickness at the end ofthe 30-year pumping period. Two additional models were conducted to run a baseline model that only had assumed irrigation future Apex pumping and another model included interference with irrigation pumping, future Apex pumping and assumed oil and gas frac water supply pumping. These models were run to see what effects it would have on the aquifer. The total sustainable well field production rate for the baseline model was about 5,300 gallons per minute, and the total sustainable well field production rate for the interface model was about 5,000 gallons per minute. Without the assumptions of irrigation and oil and gas frac water, we're at approximately 5,300 gallons a minute. To maintain that 30-year span, when you include both of those, we're at 5,000 gallons per minute. Given the episodic nature of frac water supply for oil and gas industry shift to recycling produced water, iti is likely that the actual sustained production rate for pumping the Blue Ridge Well Field within Reeves County is only somewhere between 5,000 and 5,300. Oil and Gas companies are continuing to reuse frac water SO we don't see a significant Apex Clean Energy, Inc. has assigned its rights under the Water Purchase Agreement to Pecos Flats Energy Station, LLC which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Apex Clean Energy, Inc. The escrow funds for the first year of the option agreement were dispersed within the 120-day period. Notice to proceed under the option, were mailed to the BioCatters, LLC and the City of Fort  for hypothetical spacing of new production wells.  pumping oft the aquifer.  Stockton on October 24, 2024.  Pecos Flats Energy Station, LLCintends to continuei the Option period and tender they yearly option  payments until such time as the operations commence.  There is much more potential than Apex Clean Energy, Inc. will utilize.    Page/16  There is a trough underneath the Blue Ridge Property, which is why they are able to sustain  those levels.  The water quality is slightly brackish, but not horrible.  CONSENT AGIENDA:  5. 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, 10/15/2024 Regular Meeting Minutes of Fort Stockton Tourism Advisory Board, Special Meeting Minutes of Fort Stockton Tourism Advisory Board, Regular Meeting Minutes of Housing Authority of the City of Fort Stockton, Regular Meeting Minutes ofl Intergovemmental Recreation Board, 08/21/2024  09/11/2024 09/25/2024 Texas, 09/19/2024  Accounts Payable 2023-2024 Fiscal Total: $153,344.15 Accounts Payable 2024-2025 Fiscal Total: $468,821.70  Accounts Payable Grand Total:  $622,165.85  Director of Finance Maria Rodriguez explained she would like to make a correction to the accounts payable as she received ani invoice that belongs tot the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year. Thei invoice isi in the amount of $38,403.30, making the Accounts Payable Total $191,747.45 for an Accounts Motion was made by Council Member Darren Hodges, seconded by Council Member Ruben J Bernal, and carried unanimously to approve the Consent Agenda, as amended by Director of Finance Maria Rodriguez. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, Mayor Paul Casias, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Council Member Ruben J  Payable Grand Total of$660,569.15  Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon voted aye.    Pagel [17  ORDINANCES:  6. Discuss/Act upon Ordinance No. 24-124, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 13 Titled Historic Preservation*, Article II. Historic Landmarks, Division 2. Historic Landmark Commission, Section 13-31. Created; Composition; Appointment, Terms, Compensation of Member; Vacancies; Officers; Ex-Officio Members and 13-32. Meetings; Quorum; Majority Vote; Minutes oft the Code of Ordinances oft the City of] Fort Stockton; and Repealing All Other Ordinances or Portions Thereofin Conflict, A Severability Clause and Providing for An  Effective Date. (City Atty.)  City Attorney Jesse Gonzales, Jr. explained this Ordinance would change the number of Commissioners from nine (9) to five (5) and change the quorum requirement from five (5)t to Motion was made by Council Member Ruben Falcon, seconded by Council Member Ruben J Bernal, and carried unanimously to approve Ordinance No. 24-124, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 13Titled Historic Preservation*, Article II. Historic Landmarks, Division 2. Historic Landmark Commission, Section 13-31. Created; Composition; Appointment, Terms, Compensation ofl Member; Vacancies; Officers; Ex-Officio Members and 13-32. Meetings; Quorum; Majority Vote; Minutes of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Fort Stockton; and Repealing All Other Ordinances or Portions Thereofi in Conflict, A Severability Clause and Providing for An Effective Date. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, Mayor Paul Casias, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Council Member  three (3) commissioners.  Ruben JI Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon voted aye.  7. Discuss/Act upon Ordinance No. 24-125, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 12 Titled Garbage and Trash*, Article IV. Littering, Division 2. Keep Historic Fort Stockton Beautiful Board, Section 12-102. Members Appointed; Terms of Office and Section 12-104. Attendance at Meetings; Compensation; Agenda oft the Code of Ordinances of the City of Fort Stockton; and Repealing all Other Ordinances or Portions Thereofin Conflict, A Severability Clause and  Providing for an Effective Date. (City Atty.)  City Attorney Jesse Gonzales, Jr. explained this Ordinance would change the number of board members from nine (9) to five (5) and the requirement for quorum from five (5) to three (3). He mentioned that the Keep Historic Fort Stockton Beautiful Board Members are the same as the Commissioners oft the Historical Landmark Commission, thus the need to change the by-laws for  both.    Page/18  Motion was made by Council Member Ruben JI Bernal, seconded by Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, and carried unanimously to approve Ordinance No. 24-125, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 12 Titled Garbage and Trash*, Article IV.Littering, Division 2. Keep Historic Fort Stockton Beautiful Board, Section 12-102. Members Appointed; Terms of Office and Section 12-104. Attendance at Meetings; Compensation; Agenda of the Code of Ordinances oft the City of] Fort Stockton; and Repealing all Other Ordinances or Portions Thereofin Conflict, A Severability Clause and Providing for an Effective Date. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, Mayor Paul Casias, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Council Member Ruben J Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon  voted aye.  8. Discuss/Act upon Ordinance No. 24-126, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2 Titled Administration, Article IV. Public Officers and Employees, Division 2. City Manager; Repealing all Other Ordinances or Portions Thereofin Conflict; Providing for a Severability  Clause, Penalties and an Effective Date. (City Atty.)  City Manager Jesse Gonzales, Jr. advised Council that this ordinance adds a section that reads "The powers and duties ofthe City Manager shall be to serve as the authorized representative of the City ini matters directly related to contracts, Leases, Agreements and other legal instruments towhich the City of Fort Stockton is party to, to ensure the continuous and uninterrupted operations thereof, to include amending terms and/or provisions ofs said instruments. (this does Motion was made by Council Member Ruben JI Bernal, seconded by Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, and carried unanimously to approve Ordinance No. 24-126, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2' Titled Administration, Article IV. Public Officers and Employees, Division 2. City Manager; Repealing all Other Ordinances or Portions Thereofin Conflict; Providing for a Severability Clause, Penalties and an Effective Date. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, Mayor Paul Casias, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Council Member Ruben J Bernal, Council  not relieve the City Council of its authority to act in all matters)"  Member Ruben Falcon voted aye.  RESOLUTION:  9. Discuss/Act upon Resolution No. 24-118R, A Resolution of the City Council of Fort Stockton, Texas, Authorizing the Submission ofa a Texas Community Development Block Grant Program Application to the' Texas Department of Agriculture for the Community  Development Fund. (City Mgr./Dir. ofl Fin.)    Page/19  City Manager Frank Rodriguez III requested permission from Council to file the Application to Texas Community Development Block Grant Program on behalf of the City of Fort Stockton with the Texas Department of Agriculture and to be placed in competition for funding under the Community Development Fund. Thej project scope and targeted location does not have tol be submitted at this time. The main objective is to approve Resolution No.  24-118R to allow us to apply for the Grant.  Motion was made by Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, seconded by Council Member Ruben J Bernal, and carried unanimously to approve. Resolution No. 24-118R,A Resolution of the City Council of Fort Stockton, Texas, Authorizing the Submission ofa Texas Community Development Block Grant Program Application to the Texas Department of Agriculture for the Community Development Fund.. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member PaulJerome Chavez, Mayor Paul Casias, Mayor Pro- Tem James Warnock, Council Member Ruben J Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon  voted aye. REGULAR BUSINESS:  10. Discuss/Act upon Request for Proposal (RFP) for Administrative Services and Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Engineering Services for Grant Pre-Application (Phase I), Application (Phase II), and implementation services for Texas Community Development Grant Program for 2025/2026 Community Development Fund (and all eligible activities per the application guidance) as administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture. (City City Attorney Jesse Gonzales, Jr. advised Council he was requesting the RFP for Administrative Services only. This request would not include the Request for Qualifications for Motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, seconded by Council Member Ruben JB Bernal, and carried unanimously to approve Request for Proposal (RFP) for Administrative Services for Grant Pre-Application (Phase I), Application (Phase II), and implementation services for Texas Community Development Grant Program for 2025/2026 Community Development Fund (and all eligible activities per the application guidance) as administered by the' Texas Department of Agriculture. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, Mayor Paul Casias, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Council Member Ruben J Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon voted aye.  Mgr./Dir. ofl Fin.)  Engineering Services.    Pagel 120  11. Discuss/Act upon the Bid for Contractual Janitorial Services for the City Hall & City Hall Annex &/or Police Department & Dispatch Area. Bids Received: Elfida. Morales, Abiud  Olivares (City Mgr./C.O.P.)  City Manager Frank Rodriguez III stated he spoke with ChiefofP Police Ernesto Velasquez who stated he was happy with Abuid Olivares for the Police Department and the Dispatch Area, and the City Hall and City Hall Annex Personnel are happy with Elfida Morales. He requested Motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, seconded by Council Member Ruben J Bernal, and carried unanimously to Award the Bid for Contractual Janitorial Services for the City Hall & City Hall Annex to Elfida Morales & Award thel Bid for Contractual Janitorial Services for the Police Department & Dispatch Area to Abiud Olivares. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, Mayor Paul Casias, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Council Member Ruben J Bernal, Council  permission to continue with those contractors.  Member Ruben Falcon voted aye.  12. Discuss/Act upon Bid for Purchasing of Materials for Street Construction and Repairs. Bids Submitted: Cherry Creek. Aggregates, LLC, Ergon. Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc., Green Dream International LLC, M&J JTrucking Inc., P2 Emulsions, Wright Asphalt Products Co. (City  Mgr./P.W. Dir.)  Street Department Supervisor Santiago Cantu recommended M &. JTrucking, Inc. for Base Material, Grade 1&2. He recommended M &. Trucking, Inc. for Crushed Aggregate, Grade #3, #4 & #5. Hei recommended P Squared Emulsions for the CRS-2 Emulsion as the same Motion was made by Council Member Ruben Falcon, seconded by Council Member Darren Hodges, and carried unanimously to Award the Bid for the Purchase of Base Material for Street Construction and Repairs to M & JTrucking, Inc., Award the Bid for the Purchase of Crushed Aggregate for Street Construction and Repairs to M& &J Trucking, Inc. & Award the Bid for the Purchase of CRS-2 Emulsion for Street Construction and Repairs to P Squared Emulsions. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, Mayor Paul Casias, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Council Member Ruben J Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon voted aye. 13. Discuss/Act upon Request for Proposals from Licensed &/or Registered Public Accounting Firms to Conduct the 2024 Fiscal Year Audit Proposals Submitted: Baker Tilly US, LLP,  product could be used to chip seal, fog seal and prime.    Page121  Beasley, Mitchell & Co., Garza/Gonzalez & Associates, LLC, Haynie & Company, Singleton, Director ofFinance Maria Rodriguez explained wel had at total of5) Proposals submitted from Licensed &/or Registered Public Accounting Firms to Conduct the 2024 Fiscal Year Audit. She stated the lowest priced proposal received was Garza/Gonzalez & Associates, LLC at $140/hr. They are not including expenses. They are aj part oft the HUB Certification and would  Clark & Company, PC (City Mgr./Dir. ofl Fin)  be able to complete the audit before the March 31, 2025 deadline. They have 50 years in business and 16 full time employees.  Council Member Darren Hodges inquired what the travel expenses looked like. Director of Finance Maria Rodriguez stated to the best of here recollection, they typically Motion was made by Council Member Darren Hodges, seconded by Council Member Ruben J Bernal, and carried unanimously to award the Proposal from Garza/Gonzalez & Associates, LLC to Conduct the 2024 Fiscal Year Audit. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, Mayor Paul Casias, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Council Member Ruben J Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon voted aye. 14. Discuss/Act upon the 4th Quarterly Investment Report ending September 30, 2024. (City  stay for about one week, which costs the City approximately $3,500.00.  Mgr./Dir. of] Fin.)  At the end of September, TexPool's average interest rate was 5.01%; LOGIC's average interest rate was 5.23%. 90-day T-Bills were 4.71% and the one-year T-Bills were 3.96%. In accordance with Resolution No. 11-110R, the City exceeded the required 7% of General Fund's and Enterprise Fund's budgeted expenses totaling 22,306,330.00 by maintaining  Our local bank, Pecos County State Bank, is currently at 4.85%.  $1,561,443.10.  GENERAL End of Quarter 9,271,843.02 CVB End of Quarter  Beginning of Quarter  Quarterly Interest Earned  TOTAL $  9,864,105.62 $  $  128,188.95  Beginning of Quarter  Quarterly Interest Earned    Pagel 122  TOTAL $  947,677.32 $  1,077,324.96 EDC 4-A End ofQuarter 3,393,046.62 EDC4-B End ofQuarter 1,531,856.20 SPECIAL ASSESSMENT End ofQuarter 3,709,055.76  $  12,685.58  Beginning of Quarter  Quarterly Interest Earned  TOTAL $  3,330,334.13 $  $  44,738.11  Beginning of Quarter  Quarterly Interest Earned  TOTAL $  1,457,257.03 $  $  19,776.33  Beginning of Quarter 3,411,158.31 $  Quarterly Interest Earned  TOTAL $  $  47,411.99  Motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, seconded by Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, and carried unanimously to approve the 4th Quarterly Investment Report ending September 30, 2024. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, Mayor Paul Casias, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Council Member  Ruben J Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon voted aye.  15. Discuss/Act upon Payment totaling $50,708.89 from the Economic Development 4-A Corporation to T. Ingram Co. for work performed on the Railroad Warehouse Restoration  Project. (EDC Dir.)  Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Remie Ramos explained this is part ofthe Railroad Warehouse Restoration Project the Economic Development 4-A Corporation approved for $300,000.00. This is a draw on the project. The new: structure has been put in and the new roof line of the Railroad Warehouse has been completed. Council Member Darren Hodges inquired when the project would be completed. Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Remie Ramos stated he hoped it  would be completed by the end of the year if not by January.  Motion was made by Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, seconded by Council Member Ruben JI Bernal, and carried unanimously to approve. Payment totaling $50,708.89 from the Economic Development 4-A Corporation to T. Ingram Co. for work performed on the Railroad Warehouse Restoration Project. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, Mayor Paul Casias, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Council Member Ruben J Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon voted aye.    Page123  16. Discuss/Act upon 2nd and Oklahoma Streets Waterline Replacement Agreement between the  City of Fort Stockton and AG Oilfield Services, Inc. (City Atty.)  City Attorney Jesse Gonzales, Jr. explained this is the. Agreement for the 2nd and Oklahoma Streets Waterline Replacement Project between the City of Fort Stockton and AG Oilfield Services, Inc. This was the Proposal awarded' by Council during the October 15, 2024 City Council Meeting. It contains aj pay schedule and the terms oft the agreement.  Motion was made by Council Member Darren Hodges, seconded by Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, and carried unanimously to approve the 2nd and Oklahoma Streets Waterline Replacement Agreement between the City of] Fort Stockton and AG Oilfield Services, Inc. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, Mayor Paul Casias, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Council Member Ruben J Bernal,  Council Member Ruben Falcon voted aye.  17. Discuss/Act upon Rescinding the Motion previously approved on October 15, 2024 related to the Farming Lease at Blue Ridge Farm between Ray Durham and BioCatters, LLC. (City  Atty.)  City Attorney Jesse Gonzales, Jr. explained on October 15, 2024 City Council approved a Farming Lease at Blue Ridge Farm between Ray Durham through BioCatters, LLC. Part of the original agreement with BioCatters, LLC was that the City be paid $10,000.00 per circle. That information has been relayed to the sublessee and the City has yet to receive payment. He advised Council of Mr. Durham's presence and further explained that both the City ofl Fort Stockton and BioCatters, LLCI had been in communication with Mr. Durham regarding this City Attorney Jesse Gonzales, Jr. asked City Council to rescind the previous motion approving the Farming Lease since, the sublessee has been non-compliant with the  payment.  agreement.  Council Member Darren Hodges inquired ifthere were negotiations to come up with a City Attorney Jesse Gonzales, Jr. explained the City of Fort Stockton did not have any intentions in negotiating a new agreement as this agreement was between BioCatters, LLC and Ray Durham. The City'si interest ini the agreement is $10,000.00 per circle. Council Member Ruben Falcon inquired what happens to the pivots.  new agreement.    Pagel |24  City Attorney Jesse Gonzales, Jr. stated they would remain there.  City Manager Frank Rodriguez III also advised Council of Mr. Durham's presence. He explained he spoke with Mr. Durham to ensure the City of Fort Stockton had a good email address on file for him. Prior to that, there was an e-mail sent from BioCatters, LLC tol Mr. Durham outlining his three responsibilities which included the payment, the water meters, etc. He assured Council that Mr. Durham received an opportunity to fulfill his responsibilities; Motion was made by Council Member Darren Hodges, seconded by Council Member Ruben JI Bernal, and carried unanimously to Rescind the Motion previously approved on October 15, 2024 related to the Farming Lease at Blue Ridge Farm between Ray Durham and BioCatters, LLC. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, Mayor Paul Casias, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Council Member Ruben J 18. Discuss/Act upon Rescinding the Motion previously Approved on September 23, 2024 pertaining to Accepting a $2,500.00 Donation from Bubble House Steam-Dry Clean for the City of Fort Stockton's Employee Appreciation Event to be held on December 13, 2024.  however, the City has yet to receive the required funds.  Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon voted aye.  (City Mgr.)  City Manager Frank Rodriguez III requested permission from Council to rescind this  motion to correct the donation amount received.  Motion was made by Council Member Ruben Falcon, seconded by Council Member Ruben J Bernal, and carried unanimously to Rescind the Motion previously Approved on September 23, 2024 pertaining to Accepting a $2,500.00 Donation from Bubble House Steam-Dry Clean for the City ofl Fort Stockton's Employee Appreciation Event to be held on December 13, 2024. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, Mayor Paul Casias, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Council Member Ruben J Bernal, Council Member  Ruben Falcon voted aye.  19. Discuss/Act upon Accepting a $1,000.00 Donation from Bubble House Steam-Dry Clean for the City of Fort Stockton's Employee Appreciation Event to bel held on December 13, 2024.  (City Mgr.)    Page125  City Manager Frank Rodriguez III requested permission to accept the corrected donation  amount.  Motion was made by Council Member Ruben Falcon, seconded by Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, and carried unanimously to Accept a $1,000.00 Donation from Bubble House Steam-Dry Clean for the City of Fort Stockton's Employee Appreciation Event to bel held on December 13, 2024. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, Mayor Paul Casias, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Council Member  Ruben J Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon voted aye.  20. Discuss/Act upon Approval of $84,415.09 payment for Lagoon Master Water Moving Aerator for the City Wastewater Plant to CPM Pipelines with The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Purchasing Cooperative, Contract No. 210304 Maintenance, Repair and Operations of Facilities and Grounds (MRO), (City Mgr./Dir. ofFin.)  Director of Finance Maria Rodriguez requested permission to approve the payment. She explained during the. June 24, 2024 City Council Meeting, Council approved the purchase oft the Lagoon Master Water Moving Aerator for the City Wastewater Plant for $81,468.00; however, there was a freight expense of$2,947.09 changing the total purchase amount to  $84,415.09.  Motion was made by Council Member Darren Hodges, seconded by Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, and carried unanimously to approve a $84,415.09 payment for Lagoon Master Water Moving Aerator for the City Wastewater Plant to CPM Pipelines with The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Purchasing Cooperative, Contract No. 210304 Maintenance, Repair and Operations of] Facilities and Grounds (MRO). Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, Mayor Paul Casias, Mayor Pro- Tem James Warnock, Council Member Ruben J Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon  voted aye.  21. Discuss/Act upon Approval of $69,435.97 payment for materials for the Triple Crown Estates Utilities Extension to Ferguson Waterworks, Utilizing Funds Paid by Developer A&B Prestige City Attorney Jesse Gonzales, Jr. explained this was monies that were paid by the developer  Investments, LLC. (Asst. City Mgr.)  for the extension of services for the Triple Crown Estate.  Council Member Darren Hodges inquired ift the extension was complete.    Page/26  City Attorney Jesse Gonzales, Jr. responded that aj portion of the extension was complete, and Motion was made by Council Member Darren Hodges, seconded by Council Member Ruben J Bernal, and carried unanimously to approve a $69,435.97 payment for materials for the Triple Crown Estates Utilities Extension to Ferguson Waterworks, Utilizing Funds Paid by Developer A&B Prestige investments, LLC. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, Mayor Paul Casias, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Council Member Ruben J Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon  the rest ofthe extension shouldn'ti take much longer.  voted aye. 22. Questions from Media.  There were no questions from the Media.  23. Adjourn.  Motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, seconded by Council Member Ruben JI Bernal, and carried unanimously to adjourn the Regular City Council Meeting at 6:21 p.m. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, Mayor Paul Casias, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Council Member Ruben J Bernal, Council  Member Ruben Falcon voted aye.  STOC  Poue - Carar Paul Casias, Mayor  ATTEST: AM  HISITITN  WwlDww  Marina A. Cantu, City Secretary