Haboz a REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF ARANSAS PASS CITY COUNCIL CITY HALL, 600 W. CLEVELAND BLVD., ARANSAS PASS, TEXAS JANUARY 21, 2025. -6:00 PM THIS IS Al BUSINESS MEETING CONDUCTED BY THE ELECTED GOVERNING BODY FOR THE CITY OF ARANSAS PASS. Out of consideration for all attendees and per Council Policy, please silence all electrical devices. Furthermore, there shall be no talking, gesturing, or derogatory comments during the meeting. All comments must be addressed to the Council and will only be permitted through acknowledgment oft the presiding officer. Policy prohibits the exchange of conversatoncomments amongst audience members. The advancement of the meeting will not be altered due to any interruptions. Any violation of Council Policies will result in removal from the City Council Meeting. Thank yout for your cooperation. Ramiro Gomez, Mayor Carrie Scruggs, Mayor Pro Tem Jason Knight, Council Member Place 2 Joe Dominguez, Council Member Place 3 J.R. Haskins, Council Member Place 4 1. Call to Order and Certification of a Quorum 2. Invocation 3. Pledges 4. Presentations and Proclamations a. b. C. 2023 Aransas Pass Chamber of Commerce Audit Presentation of Lifesaving and Commendation Awards (Interim Chief of Presentation regarding Fire Department Town Hall Meeting - January: 29,2025 Police) at 9 am and 6 pm, Civic Center (Fire Chief) 5. Announcements Regular City Council Mestung-lanuay21.2025 With respect toi items notl listede elsewhere on this agenda, members may report on items of community interest, including announcing community events, announcing employee or community recognitions, orn requesting placement ofi items on the agenda for discussion ora action at ai following meeting. a. City Manager's Announcements i. Workshop Items - February 3, 2025 a. Transfer Scale Station b. Draft Council Policies E Beach on the Flats 6. Citizen Comments At this time, the public is invited to address the City Council and speak on any matter not specifically listedi for public hearing elsewhere in this agenda. Please note that the City Council members may not respond to comments or deliberate on topics ift they are not included on this agenda. Each citizen will be allowed three (3) minutes to address Council. Citizens wishing to speak should fill out a speaker request form, located at the back of City Council chambers, and deliver it to the City Secretary before the meeting begins. City Council has adopted a policy consistent with state law that prohibits defamation, intimidation, personal affronts, or threats of violence, shouting, unruly behavior, and other similar behavior that impedes or disrupts the orderly conduct of meetings, such as distracting side conversations. See Section 2-1.1 fori further details. 7. Staff Reports and other Discussion Items Items int this sectiona are not expected tor require action by City Council and are generally fori information a. Monthly Departmental Reports submitted and provided in the Agenda Packet. b. 1st Quarter Investment Report for FY 2024-2025 (October - December) only. 8. Consent Agenda No discussion is anticipated on any of the items in this section because they are routine business, were included in the budget adoption process, or have been previously discussed as a staff report or discussion item. These items willl be considered collectively by a single vote, unless a council member a. Consideration of approving the December 17, 2024 Workshop Meeting Minutes b. Consideration of approving the January 6, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes (City Consideration of approving the January 8, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes (City d. Consideration of approving the January 9, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes (City requests an item be removed. from the consent agenda. (City Secretary) Secretary) Secretary) Secretary) 9. Action Items City Council will discuss, consider, and take any action deemed necessary on items listed in this section, including the adoption ofa minute order, a resolution or an ordinance. Regular City Council Metung-Januay21.2025 a. Discuss, consider and act on which proposed City Charter amendments, if any, tos submit to the city's qualified voters for their approval at the May 3, 2025 b. Consideration of approving an Ordinance to rezone a part of a property from R7Asingle family residential to RVI located on the rear property of777 NAvenue A, more particularly described as Triple7 Subdivision Block 1 Lot 1R, Aransas Pass, San Patricio County, Texas owned by Mark and Geraldine Marlow. (Public election. (City Attorney) Hearing held and tabled on 12/16/24) (Interim City Manager) Consideration of approving a Resolution readopting the City of Aransas Pass d. Consideration of approving a request for the use of Hotel Occupancy Tax funds int the amount of $11,000 for a spring concert on March 13, 2025 at the Aransas Investment Policy. (Finance Director) Pass Civic Center. (Interim City Manager) 10. Executive Session All items listed in this section will be deliberated in a closed session. Members oft the public are not generally permitted to attend a closed session. Executive session items may be considered as an action item at the discretion of the Mayor; however, City Council will not take any action in closed a. Texas Government Code Section 551.071 - To meet with its attorney to seek legal advice on a matteri in which the duty of the attorney to the city council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the state bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Texas Open Meetings Act relating to: Conn Brown Harbor Lease - Aransas Pass Seafood Packers Industrial District Agreement - South Texas Gateway Terminal session. iii. Sherwood Forest Annexation b. Texas Government Code Section 551.074 - To deliberate the appointment, employment, and duties of the City Manager. 11. Action on Executive Session Items Council will reconvene in open session and may take action on any item listedi in the Executive Session section oft this Agenda. 12. Adjournment 13. Special Accommodations This facility is wheelchair accessible and there are special parking spaces near the main entrance. Requests for accommodation or special services must ber made 48 hours prior toi this meeting. Please Regular City Council Mesting-1anuay21.2025 3 contact the City Secretary's Office at (361) 758-5301 ext. 1103 or Fax (361) 758-8188 or With respect to any subject matter listed on this agenda, the City Council may meet in Closed Executive Session, if and to the extent allowed by Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, including, but not limited to, any of the following sections of Chapter 551: Section 551.071 Consultations with Attorney, Section 551.072 Deliberation about Real Property, Section 551.073 Deliberation regarding Prospective Gift, Section 551.074 Personnel Matters, Section 551.087 Deliberation regarding Economic Development Negotiations, and Section 551.089 Deliberation email lvysecrelary@aptx.gov for further information. regarding Security Devices or Security Audits. Certificate of Notice Icertify that a copy of the Notice of Meeting was posted on the City Hall bulletin board, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and to the City's website, www.aptx.gov, in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government. Date:, 1117125 Time:. 4:50 pnu Taken Down: hamdiMowitt Kandice Garrett, City Secretary PASS Regular City Council Mesting-Januay21,2025 olg ARANSAS PASS TEXAS/ POLICE DEPARTMENT CHIEF OF POLICE ERIC BLANCHARD LIFESAVING This Recognition is hereby given to POLICE OFFICER CHRISTIAN MORENO for his exceptional performance of duty on July 13, 2024, when he responded to a welfare Officer Moreno and his partners were dispatched to a residence on N. Railroad Street, Aransas Pass, Texas, to check on the well-being of a child. Upon arrival, they discovered the child's mother locked inside a restroom, unresponsive to their calls. Concerned for her safety based on information from the family, officers forced entry into the restroom. They immediately identified a critical self-inflicted injury and swiftly took action. The officers applied tourniquets and provided life-saving aid while coordinating emergency Thanks to Officer Moreno's decisive and skillful response, emergency medical personnel arrived on the scene promptly to render critical care. As a result of their actions, the woman survived and is now receiving ongoing treatment. Her life was saved, and she has been inspired by the officer's compassion and dedication to persevere through her challenges. Today, 1, Interim Chief Aaron Jones, on behalf of the Aransas Pass Police Department, proudly present Officer Christian Moreno with this Lifesaving Award. His actions on July 13th exemplify our core values of honor, commitment, wisdom, and compassion. His selfless service and unwavering commitment to protecting the community are a testament to the true check that escalated into a life-threatening emergency. medical assistance. meaning of public service. Thank you, Officer Moreno. Awarded this the 21st day of. January 2025. Aaron Jones Interim Chief of Police event #24-11678 olg ARANSAS PASS TEXAS/ POLICE DEPARTMENT CHIEF OF POLICE ERIC BLANCHARD LIFESAVING This Recognition is hereby given to POLICE OFFICER GENA BROWN for her exceptional performance of duty on July 13, 2024, when she responded to a welfare Officer Brown and her partners were dispatched to a residence on N. Railroad Street, Aransas Pass, Texas, to check on the well-being of a child. Upon arrival, they discovered the child's mother locked inside a restroom, unresponsive to their calls. Concerned for her safety based on information from the family, officers forced entry into the restroom. They immediately identified a critical self-inflicted injury and swiftly took action. The officers applied tourniquets and provided life-saving aid while coordinating emergency Thanks to Officer Brown's decisive and skillful response, emergency medical personnel arrived on the scene promptly to render critical care. As a result of their actions, the woman survived and is now receiving ongoing treatment. Her life was saved, and she has been inspired by the officer's compassion and dedication to persevere through her challenges. Today, 1, Interim Chief Aaron Jones, on behalf of the Aransas Pass Police Department, proudly present Officer Gena Brown with this Lifesaving Award. Her actions on July 13th exemplify our core values of honor, commitment, wisdom, and compassion. Her selfless service and unwavering commitment to protecting the community are a testament to the true check that escalated into a life-threatening emergency. medical assistance. meaning of public service. Thank you, Officer Brown. Awarded this the 21st day of. January 2025. Aaron Jones Interim Chief of Police event #24-11678 olg ARANSAS PASS TEXAS/ POLICE DEPARTMENT CHIEF OF POLICE ERIC BLANCHARD LIFESAVING This Recognition is hereby given to POLICE OFFICER HUNTER THOMAS for his exceptional performance of duty on July 13, 2024, when he responded to a welfare Officer Thomas and his partners were dispatched to a residence on N. Railroad Street, Aransas Pass, Texas, to check on the well-being of a child. Upon arrival, they discovered Concerned for her safety based on information from the family, officers forced entry into the restroom. They immediately identified a critical self-inflicted injury and swiftly took action. The officers applied tourniquets and provided life-saving aid while coordinating emergency Thanks to Officer Thomas' decisive and skillful response, emergency medical personnel arrived on the scene promptly to render critical care. As a result of their actions, the woman survived and is now receiving ongoing treatment. Her life was saved, and she has been inspired by the officer's compassion and dedication to persevere through her challenges. Today, 1, Interim Chief Aaron Jones, on behalf of the Aransas Pass Police Department, proudly present Officer Hunter Thomas with this Lifesaving Award. His actions on July 13th exemplify our core values of honor, commitment, wisdom, and compassion. His selfless service and unwavering commitment to protecting the community are a testament to the true check that escalated into a life-threatening emergency. the child's mother locked inside a restroom, unresponsive to their calls. medical assistance. meaning of public service. Thank you, Officer Thomas. Awarded this the 21st day of. January 2025. Aaron Jones Interim Chief of Police event #24-11678 olg ARANSAS PASS TEXAS/ POLICE DEPARTMENT CHIEF OF POLICE ERIC BLANCHARD LIFESAVING This Recognition is hereby given to POLICE OFFICER JOSE ALVARADO for his exceptional performance of duty on July 13, 2024, when he responded to a welfare Officer. Alvarado and his partners were dispatched to a residence on N. Railroad Street, Aransas Pass, Texas, to check on the well-being of a child. Upon arrival, they discovered Concerned for her safety based on information from the family, officers forced entry into the restroom. They immediately identified a critical self-inflicted injury and swiftly took action. The officers applied tourniquets and provided life-saving aid while coordinating emergency Thanks to Officer Alvarado's decisive and skillful response, emergency medical personnel arrived on the scene promptly to render critical care. As a result of their actions, the woman survived and is now receiving ongoing treatment. Her life was saved, and she has been inspired by the officer's compassion and dedication to persevere through her challenges. Today, 1, Interim Chief Aaron Jones, on behalf of the Aransas Pass Police Department, proudly present Officer Jose Alvarado with this Lifesaving Award. His actions on July 13th exemplify our core values of honor, commitment, wisdom, and compassion. His selfless service and unwavering commitment to protecting the community are a testament to the true check that escalated into a life-threatening emergency. the child's mother locked inside a restroom, unresponsive to their calls. medical assistance. meaning of public service. Thank you, Officer. Alvarado. Awarded this the 21st day of. January 2025. Aaron Jones Interim Chief of Police event #24-11678 City of Aransas Pass FIRE DEPARTMENT Monthly Fire Department Report December 2024 Michael Neujahr, Fire Chief RSCUR DEPARTMENT NEWS Please join me in a Town Hall forum. I would like to discuss fire department topics with the public and build on relationships with the community. Thet fire department is also developing a new Operational Strategic Plan. To doi this, we would like to get your valued inputto help us in determining the best course of direction for yourt fire department. January 29, 2025. 9am & 6pm.Aransas Pass Civic Center, Nature Trail Room. Sincerely, Michael Neujahr, Fire Chief Total Authorized Personnel Current Personnel 17 17 0:05:22 0:03:59 8 4 Average Response Time FIRE (Dispatch to Arrival) Average Response Time EMS (Dispatch to Arrival) Overlapping Calls for Service Community Events/Activities Supported INCIDENTS 18 16 FIRE 31 46 48 EMS 55 9 PATIENT CONTACTS 21 20 0 MUTUAL AID GIVEN 1 DOCT NOV ODEC MAJOR INCIDENT BREAKDOWN 55 46 48 9 33 Fires 10 24 Calls 563 112 Rescue & Medical Service Hazardous Service Calls Good Intent False. Alarm Emergency Conditions (No Calls Fire) DOCT ONOV ODEC ACTIVITIES 8 12 INSPECTIONS 10 132 114 TOTAL TRAINING HOURS 393 DEC ONOV DOCT ARANSAS PASS MUNICIPAL COURT DECEMBER, 2024 MONTHLY REPORT CASES FILED: 52 CONVICTIONS FILED: 49 CAPIAS PRO FINES: 19 CLASS CWARRANTS ISSUED: 64 C.I.D. WARRANTS SIGNED: 22 WALK-INS: 42 EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE ORDERS:0 MAGISTRATED AFTER HOURS & WEEKENDS:9 SIGNED WARRANTS AFTER HOURS: 1 ADMINISTRATIVE WARRANTS ISSUED: 0 OFFICE OF COURT ADMINISTRATION TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL Official Municipal Court Monthly Report Month December Year 2024 Municipal Court for the City of ARANSAS PASS Presiding Judge HENRIE MORALES If new, date assumed office Court Mailing Address P.0. BOX 112 City ARANSAS PASS, TX Zip 78335 Phone Number 361-758-2888 Fax Number 361-758-0204 Court's Public Email Court's Website http:/1 THE ATTACHED IS A TRUE AND ACCURATE REFLECTION OF THE RECORDS OF THIS COURT. Prepared by nw MMurhs Dat!b-2025 Phone: (361) 758-2888 PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM NO LATER THAN 20 DAYS FOLLOWING THE END OF THE MONTH REPORTED TO: OFFICE OF COURT ADMINISTRATION: P.O. BOX 12066 AUSTIN, TX 78711-2066 PHONE: (512) 463-1625 Fax: (512) 936-2423 1/15/2025 06:07 PM CRIMINAL SECTION OFFICIAL MUNICIPAL COURT MONTHLY REPORT COURT ARANSAS PASS MUNICIPAL COURT MONTH December YEAR 2024 1. Total Cases Pending First of Month: TRAFFIC NON-TRAFFIC NON-PARKINGI PARKING CITY ORD I PENAL CODEI STATE LAW C 2,6381 1,2031 1,4351 471 261 01 1,2761 451 381 71 01 01 01 381 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 1,3531 6691 6841 51 111 01 6851 1911 711 1201 01 41 01 751 a. Active Cases b. Inactive Cases 2. New Cases Filed 3. Cases Reactivated 4. All Other Cases Added 5. Total Cases on Docket 6. Dispositions Prior to Court Appearance or Trial: XXXXXXXXXXXIXIXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXI XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXIXXX a. Uncontested Dispositions b. Dismissed by Prosecution 7. Dispositions at Trial: a. Convictions: 281 11 81 0I 31 01 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XX2 31 01 01 01 01 01 1) Guilty Plea or Nolo Contendere 61 21 01 01 01 91 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 51 21 01 01 01 11 2) By the Court 3) By the Jury b. Acquittals: 1) By the Court 2) By the Jury c. Dismissed by Prosecution XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX1XX2 1/15/2025 06:07 PM CRIMINAL SECTION OFFICIAL MUNICIPAL COURT MONTHLY REPORT COURT ARANSAS PASS MUNICIPAL COURT MONTH December YEAR 2024 8. Compliance Dismissals: a. After Driver Safety Course b. After Deferred Disposition C. After Teen Court TRAFFIC NON-TRAFFIC INON-PARKINGI PARKING CITY ORD I PENAL CODEI STATE LAW XXXXXXXXXXXX1XXIXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX 41XXXXXXXXXXXIXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX/XXXXXXXXXXXXX1XXX 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 161 61 1,3421 6631 6791 41 01 0I 01 01 01xx2 01XX3 01 01 61 41 1851 651 1201 01 01 01 d. After Tobacco Awareness Course e. After Treatment for Chemical Dependency f. After Proof of Financial Responsibility g. All Other Transportation Code Dismissals XXXXXXXXXXX1XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX/XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXIXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX O/XXXXXXXXXXXIXXXXXXXXXXXXX1XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX1XX 21 21 541 321 2,6311 1,1901 1,4411 41 01 01 01 01 01 01 451 381 71 01 01 0I 01 0I 01 01 01 01 01 01 XXXXXXXXXXXI 01 01 9. All Other Dispositions 10. Total Cases Disposed 11. Cases Placed on Inactive Status 12. Total Cases Pending End of Month: a. Active Cases b. Inactive Cases 13. Show Cause Hearings Held 14. Cases Appealed: a. After Trial b. Without Trial XXXXXXXXXXXX1XXIXXXXXXXXXXX1 1/15/2025 06:07 PM CIVIL SECTION OFFICIAL MUNICIPAL COURT MONTHLY REPORT COURT ARANSAS PASS MUNICIPAL COURT MONTH December YEAR 2024 1. Total Cases Pending First of Month: TOTAL CASES 01 01 01 01 01 01 0I 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 0I 01 a. Active Cases b. Inactive Cases 2. New Cases Filed 3. Cases Reactivated 4. All Other Cases Added 5. Total Cases on Docket 7. Default Judgments 8. Agreed Judgments 10. Trial by Jury 6. Uncontested Civil Fines or Penalties 9. Trial/Hearing by Judge/Hearing Officer 11. Dismissed for Want of Prosecution 12. All Other Dispositions 13. Total Cases Disposed 14. Cases Placed on Inactive Status 15. Total Cases Pending End of Month: a. Active Cases b. Inactive Cases 16. Cases Appealed: a. After Trial b. Without Trial XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 1/15/2025 06:07 PM JUVENILE/MINOR ACTIVITY COURT ARANSAS PASS MUNICIPAL COURT MONTH December YEAR 2024 1. Transportation Code Cases Filed OFFICIAL MUNICIPAL COURT MONTHLY REPORT TOTAL 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 2. Non-driving Alcoholic Beverage Code Cases Filed 3. Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol Cases Filed 4. Drug Paraphernalia Cases Filed 5. Tobacco Cases Filed 6. Truancy Cases Filed 7. Education Code (Except Failure to Attend) Cases Filed 8. Violation of Local Daytime Curfew Ordinance Cases Filed 9. All Other Non-traffic Fine-only Cases Filed 10. Transfer to Juvenile Court: a. Mandatory Transfer b. Discretionary Transfer XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 11. Accused of Contempt and Referred to Juvenile Court (Delinquent Conduct) 12. Held in Contempt by Criminal Court (Fined and/or Denied Driving Privileges) 13. Juvenile Statement Magistrate Warning: a. Warnings Administered b. Statements Certified 14. Detention Hearings Held 15. Orders for Non-secure Custody Issued 16. Parent Contributing to Nonattendance Cases Filed XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 1/15/2025 06:07 PM ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY OFFICIAL MUNICIPAL COURT MONTHLY REPORT COURT ARANSAS PASS MUNICIPAL COURT MONTH December YEAR 2024 1. Magistrate Warnings: a. Class C Misdemeanors b. Class A and B Misdemeanors NUMBER REQUESTS FOR COUNSEL NUMBER GIVEN XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 01 01 11 01 C. Felonies XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX1 TOTAL XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX7 2. Arrest Warrants Issued: a. Class C Misdemeanors b. Class A and B Misdemeanors C. Felonies 3. Capiases Pro Fine Issued 4. Search Warrants Issued 641 71 151 191 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 5. Warrants for Fire, Health and Code Inspections Filed 6. Examining Trials Conducted 7. Emergency Mental Health Hearings Held 8. Magistrate's Order for Emergency Protection Issued 9. Magistrate's Orders for Ignition Interlock Device Issued 10. All Other Magistrates's Orders Issued Requiring Conditions for Release on Bond 11. Drivers's License Denial, Revocation or Suspension Hearings Held 12. Disposition of Stolen Property Hearings Held 13. Peace Bond Hearings Held 1/15/2025 06:07 PM ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY OFFICIAL MUNICIPAL COURT MONTHLY REPORT TOTAL XXXXXXXXXXXXXX 14. Cases in Which Fine and Court Costs Satisfied by Community Service: a. Partial Satisfaction b. Full Satisfaction 01 11 441 31 $1,058.001 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX $9,156.101 $3,461.601 $12,617.701 15. Cases in Which Fine and Court Costs Satisfied by Jail Credit 16. Cases in Which Fine and Court Costs Waived for Indigency 17. Amount of Fines and Court Costs Waived for Indigency 18. Fines, Court Costs and Other Amounts Collected: a. Kept by City b. Remitted to State C. Total 601 W Cleveland Ave Arawsas PASS, TEXAS 361-758-3111 ARANSAS PASS SALTWATER HEAVEN Planning Department Monthly Report December 2024 Application Plats Planned Development Rezoning ZBA- Variance CUP SIP Abandonment ESA Totals December Actions Totals 2 2 2550 2550 (p) =pending payment Passed ESA ordinance amendments to do away with District 1 (on land) ARANSAS PASS POLICE DEPARTMENT Monthly Public Safety Report December 2024 Department News UPDATES FROM CHIEF: We currently have 2 openings in patrol, 1 in Dispatch, and the Chief of Police position. Sgt. Anders Cops for Tots and Holiday Meal drive went very well. Accidents 20 15 10 Oct a Nov Dec Activity Callsf for Service Police EMS Fire Arrests Extra Patrols Oct Nov Dec Proactive Activity Oct Nov "Dec 2360 2177 2313 800 2076 1911 1993 265 250 280 500 700 600 400 19 16 40 300 54 51 46 200 238 191 487 547 685 100 Auto/Ped Hit&F Run Major Minor Traffic Enforcement 238 222 191 0 ExtraP Patrols Public/Agency/ Assist Traffic Crime Trends "Oct Nov "Dec 14 12 11 10 10 8 6 12 6 6 6 5 2 0 Assault Burglary Report Burglary Report Criminal Mischief Death Fraud Theft Report Theft Report- Report Commercial Residential Report Investigation Motor Vehicle ou ARANSAS PASS TEXAS/ POLCE DEPABIMENT CHIEF OF POLICE ERIC BLANCHARD Quarterly Report for October, November, and December, 2024 Training Thet training Advisory Board met on 12/09/24 and approved training plans for 2025. Wel hosted the Port and' Vessel Security Course through the Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium ACJ Jones attended the TCOLE Conference in McAllen, which is a requirement to maintain our TCOLE Our TCOLE Training Provider Contract was approved to be extended for another 5 years. Ofc. Thomas attended several courses on the path to gaining his Intermediate TCOLE License. Ofc. Moreno and Cpl. Camack attended training and became certified as ALERRT Level 1 Instructors. Ofc. Brown, Ofc. Thomas, and Ofc. Alvarado because of certified Intoxilyzer Operators. TCO Flowers instructed the TCICTLETS Full Access, Less than Full Access, and Mobile Operator Course. Wel hosted a class called "Don't let the Grinch Steal Christmas," which focused on teaching responders how to look for and respond to financial crimes and scams against the elderly. 5Officers attended al Hostage Negotiation Update Course through LLRMI. (RDPC) Lt. Luker completed the FBI- LEEDA Supervisor Leadership Course. Training Contract. Emergency Management Civic Center. We hosted the All-Hazards Communications Technician Course (COM-T) in October at the Aransas Pass Staff attended a meeting with the Railroad Commission of Texas hosted by the Chamber of Commerce. Staff attended several Coastal Bend Emergency Management Association Meetings and are preparing to Staff attended thel Homeland Security Advisory Committee Meeting, and information was sent EMS staff responded to a major 5-vehicle crash on Hwy 35 with al hazmat element. A STAR Request was submitted for and filled out for assistance from the state for Traffic Control. APFD was able to manage ASTAR request was submitted andi filled for additional Naloxone (AKA Narkan) for our officers to keep EM: Staff responded to a piece of bulkhead that collapsed by Erickson & Jensen Seafood Company in assist witht the upcoming Hurricane Conference that will bei in May. Testing was done on the Fire Department All Call Notification System. requesting that AC. Jones be appointed as a member of that Committee. Staff attended the Port Security' Working Group Meeting. the Hazmat incident without any additional resources needed. on hand. Conn Brown Harbor. 600 CLEVELAND BOULEVARD I ARANSAS PASS, TEXAS 78336 13 361.758.5224 police.aptx.ov Harbor Safety and Enforcement 113 extra patrols/business checks, 3 Marine Incident Responses, 1 boat crash, 3 environmental Marine Units respond to a vehicle that drives into the water. The: subject was trapped in the vehicle and was rescued byl bystanders. Marine units set upa a perimeter until the vehicle could be removed. The major electrical project at Redfish Marina Docks A and B was awarded to "Lectrics," and that Lloyd's Plumbing was hired for emergency work on ai fish cleaning station on T-Pier, and that work has since been completed.. Additional worki is still needed on the other fish cleaning stations, but HSEO has been coordinating with thel leadership class, which is taking this ast their upcoming HSEO worked to obtain quotes for major repair work tot the fishing pier and finger docks at Conn brown harbor. That project has been awarded to Coastal Piers and Docks. Work should starti in Park Mobile was selected as a vendor for thej parking meter-style system for boats docking at the 31 large no-wake signs were purchased for thel harbor. Onei is up, and the others should be mounted Marine units responded to a report ofas sinking sailboat near Pelican Island. This response was an emergency response request from the USCG. One subject was rescued from the sinking boat, and arrangements were made with aj private recovery company for the: salvage oft the vessel. responses, and 14 other Calls for Service. GLO was contacted and responded. project has been completed. project. early) January and take about 2 weeks to complete. City Docks. That project has been completed and isi in operation. soon. Aaron Jones Assistant Chief of Police Page 2 of 2 POLICE RANEASTAEC ARANSAS PASS TEXAS POLICE DEPARIMENT CHIEF OF POLICE ERIC BLANCHARD Monday, January 6th, 2025 October 2024: Kyle Rhodes retired after serving the citizens of Aransas Pass for over 20 years. Detective Allen was promoted to Detective Sgt. cases and issued a warrant for Theft Class "B". Responded to the scene of an unattended death. Det. Sgt. Kent was promoted to Captain. Sgt. Allen: Issued a warrant for Mail Theft Misdemeanor "A", He recovered stolen property on two separate Captain Kent: Issued two class "B" warrants for Hit and Run offenses, a Class B warrant for Criminal Trespass, a warrant for theft class "B", a warrant for Assault Causing Bodily Injury, Class "A" and a warrant for Forgery, Elderly Victim a Felony 3 offense. The forgery warrant was cleared by Investigators reviewed and suspended 8 cases due to lack of evidence or victim cooperation. Det. Valdez continues to round up wanted persons from his operation, as well as pursuing new Located a known drug user who had a felony narcotics warrant on N. Commercial Street. Located suspect who had al Man/Del warrant from our narcotics roundup from this year Located suspect who had al Man/Del warrant from our agency on N McCampbell, he is also an RSO with our agency. The residence was found in the early stages of possible demolition, Tito Traffic Stop leading to narcotics arrest for 11 grams of meth and two firearms seized. The driver was charged with possession and unlawful carry. la also spoke with his PO and he will soon be Obtained the cell phone data from a previous cell phone search warrant in reference to a arrest and submitted to the District Attorney's Office. Narco/Street Crimes: cases: and 401 have been made aware and are assisting. issued ai felony warrant for his arrest for MTR-UUMV. Obtained at two FB search warrants for active narcotics related cases narcotics case. 600 CLEVELAND BOULEVARD I ARANSAS PASS, TEXAS 78336 I 361.758.5224 policeaptx.goy POLICE ARANSAS APGASPAS PASS TEXAS/ POLICE DEPARIMENT CHIEF OF POLICE ERIC BLANCHARD November 2024: Arrests and warrants: Harassment, and 2 Forgery. Other notable events: Capt. Kent: Detectives issued warrants and/or made arrests on: 2 Criminal Trespass, 3 Thefts, 1 Responded to the scene of an unattended death. Investigated an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Secured a conviction for Felony Animal Cruelty. Investigated an accidental, self-inflicted gunshot Applied for and was awarded a grant for a digital electronic forensic device. Sgt. Allen: Conducted a photo lineup in support of an Aggravated Sexual Assault investigation. Conducted a dive operation to inspect infrastructure at Conn Brown Harbor. Narco/Street Crimes: Obtained FB search warrant in reference to distribution of narcotics Traffic Stop leading to an arrest of a wanted person for an assault related offense out of San Trial for a previous narcotics search warrant; Aransas County DA obtained two felony convictions for man/del and unlawful possession of a firearm by Felon. Defendant received 30 Referred a case of felon in Possession of a Firearm to the ATF, they have adopted the case. Working with Lt. Luker in ref to the homeless issue at the Remnant and the properties next door at 143 and 133 S. Commercial Street. Met with the owners and have obtained trespass forms or 600 CLEVELAND BOULEVARD I ARANSAS PASS, TEXAS 78336 13 361.758.5224 Pat. years for the Man/Del charge and 25 years for the Firearm charge. Obtained a DNA search warrant in support of the case. police.aptx.goy pol ARANSAS PASS TEXAS/ POLICE DEPARIMENT CHIEF OF POLICE ERIC BLANCHARD will obtain trespass forms from them to arrest the people squatting on their property on site. Also Traffic Stop leading to a tampering with evidence, resisting, and unlawful carry arrest of a known Search Warrant for a known drug user who also had a caution against LE. The subject was wanted for a felony possession charge out of Aransas County. Not located* Called outi in reference to a shooting. Located bullets and a controlled substance from the suspects vehicle. Also completed a GSR on the suspect and obtained a DNA search warrant for working with Public Works/Code Enforcement on this matter as well. narcotics trafficker from Ingleside. the suspect to link him to the weapon used during the shooting. Submitted 11 cases to the DA's office for San Pat and Aransas County. December 2024: Capt. Kent: Investigated two cases of Assault CBI and issued two warrants for arrest. Both of those cases Investigated an alleged Aggravated Assault with a Deadly' Weapon, the complainant later Investigated an alleged criminal mischief, the complainant later dropped charges. were cleared by arrest and submitted to the prosecutors office. dropped charges. Sgt. Allen: Investigated a Theft of Service, State Jail felony, issued a warrant that resulted in an arrest. Investigated a Theft of Property, Class B, warrant was issued. Continues investigating a burglary of al local business. Investigators reviewed and suspended five cases due toi insufficient evidence or lack of victim cooperation. Narco/Street Crimes: 600 CLEVELAND BOULEVARD I ARANSAS PASS, TEXAS 78336 13 361.758.5224 poliseaptx.soy POLICE AAEASPASE ARANSAS PASS TEXAS/ POLICE DEPARIIMENT CHIEF OF POLICE ERIC BLANCHARD Traffic Stop leading to narcotics arrest ofi fentanyl patches Arrest made in ref to Terroristic Threats Arrest made on subject who was later charged with prohibited substance in a correctional facility Received a CPS report from Cpt Kenti in ref to drug use and after following up on the case, the female in question, was found to have an active warrant for Burglary. llater located the female Trial in Aransas County from previous search warrant, obtained a 15 year sentence on the drug Plea Deal accepted for a previous search warrant, obtained a 14 year sentence for a Man/Del Submitted 1 case to the San Pat DA's Office and 1 case to the AC DA's Office Issued 20 felony warrants stemming from operation "Silent Night." This operation was made Assisting DEA with a new Cllobtained-wil be working mainly in CC and Rockport for this collaboration with DEA task Force and Rockport Investigators. Large amounts of money, meth, Pending seizure on a corvette from a resident in AP from operation Silent Night. SP Sgt. JI Hinds Expecting an ATF case to be accepted and the person sentenced by the end of the month from a case generated by patrol officers that la assisted with 2400019071. The arrestee was just by San Pat County Traffic Stop leading to a possession of meth charge and arrested her. charge and 10 year sentence on the prohibited weapon charge. charge. public on the 19th of December. and crack are expected. will be primary on this. released this year from prison for an aggravated robbery charge. Icontacted the US Marshals for two individuals from our city that have aggravated offenses, one for Aggravated Robbery and Aggravated Assault and another for Aggravated Robbery and several Man/Del charges. The Marshals are actively looking for them after providing them information on their possible whereabouts. RL6 Capt. Frankk Kent 600 CLEVELAND BOULEVARD I ARANSAS PASS, TEXAS 78336 I 361.758.5224 poliseaptx.soy ROLIG ARANEASE ARANSAS PASS TEXAS/ POLICE DEPARIMENT CHIEF OF POLICE ERIC BLANCHARD Tuesday December 31st, 2024 To: Chief of Police From: Captain Justin Prado Ref: Quarterly Patrol Report December 2024. Stats The information below is the quarterly highlights for the patrol division from October to October Arrests - 50 Total Charges - 99 Felony Charges - 25 Class A/B Misdemeanor Charges - 19 Municipal Charges - 55 Traffic Stops -160 Warnings -115 Citations - 51 Arrest From Traffic Stop - 8 49 total initial reports were taken in Crimes, 6 DWI LEADRS reports, and 22 Crash reports. 11 arrests were for drug possession or distribution of drugs. Staffing At trainee attending the Del Mar Regional Police Academy was hired as a Cadet. If the police academy was completed, she would be assigned as a patrol officer in training in Officers Moreno and Rios successfully completed the FTO Program and were released to the FTO Program. full duty as patrol officers. Training Lt. Luker attended the FBI LEEDA Supervisor Leadership Course held in Corpus Christi, TX. This class covered a range of topics including credibility, discipline, liability, and Ofc. Hunter attended De-escalation training held in Rockport, TX. This training provides officers with the tools necessary to take action by communicating verbally or 600 Cleveland Boulevard D Aransas Pass, Texas 78336 1 361.758.5224 - PI HJ police.aptx.gov leadership styles. non-verbally during a potential force encounter in an attempt to stabilize the situation Officers Rios and Sosa attended Taser New User course held in Aransas Pass, TX. This course serves as the training and certification necessary to carry and properly use the Taser device as an additional tool in the event a less than lethal use of force situation is and reduce the immediacy of the threat. presented in the field. Notable Events Ofc. Rivera was promoted to School Resourse Officer. She is scheduled to begin this Several officers, both on and off duty, attended the annual National Night Out event Ofc. Rivera received a recognition from a Detective from within the department, citing her exceptional report writing skills and attention to detail when gathering necessary Ofc. Perez was recognized by a citizen following a traffic stop. He was stopped by her for a equipment violation. He cited her professionalism during the stop and complimented the Police Department as a reflection of her performance. Several officers, both on and off duty, attended several Halloween events held within the city such as the city's Halloween Festival at the Civic Center, the annual Character Walk held at Faulk Elementary, as well as the annual Trunk or Treat. assignment in January. held at the Aransas Pass Little League field and park. information and evidence. November Stats Arrests - 43 Total Charges - 69 Felony Charges - 18 Class A/B Misdemeanor Charges - 30 Municipal Charges - 21 Traffic Stops - 159 Warnings - 114 Citations - 57 Arrest From Traffic Stop - 8 371 total initial reports were taken in Crimes, 9 DWI LEADRS reports including one arrest report for DWI 3rd or More, and 25 Crash reports. 7 arrests were for drug possession or distribution of drugs. Staffing Ofc. Gonzales did not complete his Field Training Program and departed from employment with the department after accepting another job with CCISD PD. Patrol Sergeant Zuniga was hired after completion of the hiring process. He was The position of Patrol Sergeant was opened for applications. scheduled to begin his Field Training in December. Training Officer Thomas attended Crisis Intervention Training held in Georgetown, TX. This is a 40-hour course that teaches law enforcement how to respond to people experiencing a Officer Moreno and Corporal Camack attended the Level One ALERRT Instructor course in Center, TX and Houston, TX. This course provides officers with the skills necessary to instruct the ALERRT Active Shooter Response curriculum, a scenario-based training that prepares officers and other first responders to safely and effectively handle Officers Brown, Thomas, and Alvarado attended Intoxilyzer Operator School. This course instructs officers on the proper procedures for operating and obtaining accurate breath samples using the Intoxilyzer 9000 instrument following an arrest for DWI and other mental health crisis active-shooter and other violent threats. eligble offenses. Notable Events Officers participated in attending the annual Thanksgiving Meal held at the Civic Center. Officers attended an event held at the Aransas Pass Moose Lodge where members presented the department with stuffed animals to give to children during stressful Leadership Aransas Pass class members rode with several Patrol Officers as part of their Officers were led on a vehicle pursuit which ended with one suspect in custody for Evading Arrest in A Vehicle, Possession of a Controlled Substance and a warrant for a encounters. requirements to complete the curriculum. Parole Violation. December Stats Arrests 44 Total Charges - 107 Felony Charges - 17 Class A/B Misdemeanor Charges - 23 Municipal Charges - 67 Traffic Stops - 123 Warnings -97 Citations - 32 Arrest From Traffic Stop - 19 56t total initial reports were taken in Crimes, 4 DWI LEADRS reports, and 19 Crash reports. 5 arrests were for drug possession or distribution of drugs. 1 arrest was made for Racing on a Highway. Staffing Sgt. Zuniga and Ofc. Garcia officially began their field training. Ofc. Sosa completed his Field Training and was released to full duty as a patrol officer. Cpl. Perez was promoted to Detective. She will be departing the Patrol Division and The newly vacated Corporal Position was posted for applications. We will be holding starting her new position in January. interviews and appointing the new Corporal in January. Training Several officers who previously attended Hostage Negotiation training, attended a Cpl. Camack and Capt. Prado attended the "Dont Let the Grinch Steal Christmas" course held at the Civic Center. This course discusses the financial exploitation of vulnerable adults and current scams which increase during the holiday season. The course also addresses a deeper understanding of dementia VS. the natural aging process. negotiator update seminar held here at the Police Department. Notable Events Officers provided traffic control for the annual Christmas Parade and also spent time engaging with community members at several community events including the APISD Holiday Open House, Chamber of Commerce Bike Giveaway, Lighthouse Trails Improvement Grant Ground Breaking, and the Christmas Open House held at the Civic Center. Respectfully Submitted, - - Justin Prado Patrol Captain Officer's Activity Report Calls For Service Kemp 32 2.0% Alvarado 146 9.2% Thomas 157 9.9% Moreno 142 9.0% Rivera 124 7.8% Prado 27 1.7% Brown 132 8.3% Rios 151 9.5% Camack 6.3% Perez 91 5.7% Sosa 147 9.3% Molina 94 5.9% Mendoza 106 6.7% Gates 116 7.3% Ford 10 0.6% Luker 10 0.6% Officer's Activity Report Incident Reports Kemp 3 1.7% Alvarado 11 6.2% Thomas 19 10.7% Moreno 19 10.7% Rivera 16 9.0% Brown 10 5.6% Prado 1 0.6% Camack 11 6.2% Rios 18 10.1% Sosa 21 11.8% Perez 5 2.8% Molina 20 11.2% Gates 13 7.3% Mendoza 9 5.1% Ford 0 0.0% Luker 2 1.1% Officer's Activity Report Self Initiated Kemp 128 10.2% Alvarado 114 9.1% Moreno 88 7.0% Thomas 85 6.8% Brown 61 4.9% Camack 44 3.5% Sosa 87 7.0% Rivera 89 7.1% Prado 25 2.0% Rios 77 6.2% Perez 49 3.9% Ford 127 10.2% Molina 101 8.1% Gates 93 7.4% Luker 0 0.0% Mendoza 81 6.5% Officer's Activity Report Traffic Stops Kemp 0 Prado 0.0% 14 Thomas 2.4% Rivera 16 19 2.7% 3.2% Alvarado 92 15.6% Rios 95 16.2% Moreno 93 15.8% Perez 47 8.0% Brown 3 0.5% Camack 56 9.5% Molina 63 10.7% Gates 57 9.7% Sosa Ford 12 2 2.0% 0.3% Mendoza 19 Luker 3.2% 0.0% Officer's Activity Report Arrests Kemp 0 0.0% Thomas Alvarado 2 2.9% 5.9% Prado 1.5% Rivera 5 7.4% Moreno 8.8% Brown 2.9% Rios 9 13.2% Camack 8 11.8% Perez 5.9% Sosa 7 10.3% Molina 13 19.1% Gates 4 2.9% Ford 0 Luker 0.0% 0 0.0% Mendoza 7.4% 5 Utility Department Work Order Description Notes: Utilities department continued with Colonia and Dec-24 Cla-Val replacement worki in 3 between regular calls and 27 repairs. 13 2 3 6 42.95 100 126 Nov-24 7 19 13 4 0 5 14.6 100 126 Water Quality/Water Pressure Complaints Stop Sewer Calls Water/Sewer Leak Calls-Repairs Water/Sewer Taps Fire Hydrant/Valves- Repairt/Replacements Meter Turn Off/On Line Maintenance by 100LF Line Locates Samples/Dead End Flushing Sites Sep-24 and Oct-24 Nov-24 Dec-24 Water Quality/Water Pr. Stop Sewer Calls Water/Sewer Leak Calls- Repairs Water/Sewer Taps Fire Hydrant/Valves- : Meter Turn Off/On 5 6 Line Maintenance by 100LF Line Locates Samples/Dead EndF Flushing Sites 19 27 13 14.6 42.95 188 100 126 126 150 0 50 Streets & Drainage Work Order Description Note:N/A Nov-24 35 20 0 28 40 30 Dec-24 40 13 2 0 35 0 Streets patched for potholes by 10's Signs Replaced/Repaired Storm Sinkhole Repairs Roadside Ditches Regraded by 100 Linear Feet Street Sweeping by 100 linear feet Curb and Gutter Cleaning by 100 Linear Feet Drain Boxes Cleaned Streets Paved by 100 Linear Foot 6 0 10 0 Sep-24 and Oct-24 Nov-24 Dec-24 Streets patched forp potholes by1 1... Signs Replaced/Repair.- Storm Sinkhole Repairs 2 Roadside Ditches Regraded! by 100... Street Sweeping by: 1001 linear feet Curba and Gutter Cleaning by1 100... 0 Drain Boxes Cleaned Streets Paved! by 1001 Linear Foot 35 20 13 28 40 35 30 10 10 0 20 30 40 Notes: Slope mower did break down for a week or Dec-24 two. But was stilla ablet to 38 mow thes second half oft the 87.34 month. 5.22 89.95 Mowing Department Work Order Description Number of Trash Bags Changed by 10's Sloped mowed Ditches and Slopes by 100 Linear Feet Area Mowed by Acres by 10's Right of Ways Mowed by 100 Linear Feet Palm trees Removed/Trimmed Nov-24 52 33.32 6.25 84.56 0 Sep-24 and Oct-24 Nov-24 Dec-24 Number of Trash Bags Changed! by 10's Slopedr mowed Ditches ands Slopes by 1001 Linear Feet Areal Mowed! by Acres by 10's 5.22 52 38 33.32 87.34 6.25 Right of Ways Mowed by 100 Linear Feet Palmi trees 0 Removed/Trimme d 0 84.56 89.95 25 50 75 100 City Wide Projects Notes: Nov-24 1 0 36 24 Dec-24 0 0 36 24+ New Projects Added Projects Closed Out Total Projects Completed Total Ongoing Projects Sep-24 and Oct-24 Nov-24 Dec-24 New Projects 1 Added 0 Projects Closed 0 Out 0 Total Projects Completed Total Ongoing Projects 0 36 36 24 20 10 30 40 Cityof ARANSASIPASS D.-1.1: 117nal- a mbo CITY OF ARANSAS PASS AGENDA MEMORANDUM City Council Meeting of January 21, 2025 sas Pass Date: January 10, 2025 To: Mayor and City Council From: Sandra Garcia, Director of Finance sgarcia@apix.gov Title: Financial Report for the Month Ending November 2024 PURPOSE: Present Financial Report. BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS: Attached to this memorandum are the internal fanatical statements for November 2024. These interim statements are published by the Aransas Pass Finance Department every month. The interim financial statements are prepared after the Finance Department The financial information included with this memorandum is on a cash basis; they are "Non-GAAP" statements prepared directly from the City'saccounting: system. No monthly adjustments or accruals are included on these interim statements; those types of adjusting entries are posted at the end of the fiscal year. The City's General Fund includes year-to-date financial information and operating revenues for the Water/Sewer Fund, Harbor Fund, Aquatic Center, Civic Center, and Hotel/Motel Fund. closes the month. City of Aransas Pass Financial Summary Report Month Ending November 30, 2024 Budgeted Actual Variance Annual Budget YTD Actual Remaining Budget %* General Fund Revenue Expenditures 1,014,019 1,446,451 (432,432) 1,097,811 1,379,194 (281,383) 83,792 13,047,617 (67,257) 13,574,100 151,049 1,877,972 2,665,844 (787,872) 85.61% 80.36% (526,483) Debt Service Fund Revenue Expenditures 190,628 345,485 600 344,885 154,857 600 154,257 3,753,150 4,057,030 (303,880) 397,263 600 396,663 89.42% 99.99% 190,628 Water & Sewer Fund Revenue Expenditures 405,180 412,718 (7,538) 438,937 384,132 54,805 33,757 5,622,936 863,766 830,932 32,834 84.64% 86.30% (28,586) 6,067,365 62,343 (444,429) Harbor Fund Revenue Expenditures 12,332 17,912 (5,580) 10,143 12,096 (1,953) (2,189) (5,816) 3,627 518,133 398,090 120,043 38,318 28,300 10,018 92.60% 92.89% Budgeted Actual Variance Annual Budget YTD Actual Remaining Budget %* Aquatics Center Revenue Expenditures 458 45,282 (44,824) (458) (15,754) 15,295 510,589 471,874 38,715 100.00% 86.76% 29,529 (29,529) 62,498 (62,498) Civic Center Revenue Expenditures 10,225 42,528 (32,303) 14,798 38,665 (23,867) 4,573 (3,863) 8,436 362,700 476,473 (113,773) 34,054 142,714 (108,660) 90.61% 70.05% Hotel/Motel Fund Revenue Expenditures 542 64,521 (63,979) 1,502 27,667 (26,165) 960 (36,854) 37,814 366,500 295,083 71,417 2,342 32,667 (30,325) 99.36% 88.93% Overall Revenue Expenditures 1,633,384 2,029,411 (396,027) 1,908,676 1,871,882 36,794 275,292 24,181,625 (157,529) 25,340,015 432,821 (1,158,390) 3,213,714 3,763,554 (549,840) 86.71% 85.15% *The remaining budget percent for Revenues should be 83.34% or less to be on track with budgeted revenues. *The remaining budget percent for Expenditures should be 83.34% or greater to be on track with budgeted expenditures. CITY OF ARANSAS PASS REVENUES BUDGET VS ACTUAL FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 30, 2024 1,200,000 1,000,000 800,000 600,000 400,000 200,000 General Fund Debt Service Water & Sewer Fund Harbor Fund Aquatic Center Civic Center Hotel/Motell Fund Budget --Actual CITY OF ARANSAS PASS EXPENDITURES BUDGET VS ACTUAL FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 31, 2024 1,600,000 1,400,000 1,200,000 1,000,000 800,000 600,000 400,000 200,000 General Fund Debt Service Water & Sewer Fund Harbor Fund Aquatic Center Civic Center Hotel/Motel Fund "Budget Expenditures --Actual Expenditures CITY OF ARANSAS PASS PROPERTY TAX COLLECTED OCTOBER 2024-NOVEMBER 2024 FY2025 $755,896 FY2024 $712,586 FY2023 $744,660 $690,000 $700,000 $710,000 $720,000 $730,000 $740,000 $750,000 $760,000 City of Aransas Pass Sales Tax Collected October- November $600,000 $496,927 $500,000 $481,375 $490,235 $464,606 $411,817 $400,000 $300,000 $200,000 $100,000 $- FY2021 FY2022 FY2023 FY2024 FY2025 City of Aransas Pass Sales Tax Collected Y-T-D as of November 30 ,2024 City of Aransas Pass $ 490,235 23% MDD $ 208,632 Sales Tax $2,618,203 54% 23% CCPD $ 206,716 City of Aransas Pass Water Customers Comparison for November 4,800 4,759 4,700 4,722 4,674 4,600 4,558 4,500 4,400 4,423 4,300 4,200 FY2021 FY2022 FY2023 FY2024 FY2025 601 W Cleveland Ave Arawsas PASS, TEXAS 361-758-3111 ARANSAS PASS SALTWATER HEAVEN Planning Department Monthly Report November 2024 Application Plats Planned Development Rezoning ZBA- Variance CUP SIP Abandonment ESA Totals November 1 Actions 1 Totals 350.00 1 1 1,000.00 1 1 250.00 1600.00 (p): =pending payment Adopted the Navigate 2044 Comprehensive Plan CITY OF ARANSAS PASS 15a5 To: Mayor and City Council From: Sandra Garcia, Director of Finance Re: 1STC Qtr. FY2024-2025 Investment Report Date: January 13, 2025 The City of Aransas Pass adopted its investment policy that complies with Texas Government Code Sections 2256, "Texas Public Funds Investment Act," and 2257, "Texas Public Funds Collateral Act," on February 19, 2024. This report is being presented per Section 2256.023, Internal Management Reports". This narrative and Exhibit A, which are attached, provide details on the City's quarterly investing During the quarter, all City operating funds were held in six investment categories: (a) 14.35% was invested in Prosperity Bank checking accounts, (b) 54.06% in TexPool, a government investment pool created on behalf of Texas entities consistent with the Public Funds Investment Act and rated AAAm by Standard and Poor's, and (c) 31.59% in Texas Class, a local government investment pool rated AAAm. Overal!: For the quarter, an average of $9.135 million was available to invest, and $85,304 was earned, a 3.72% return on investment compared to the benchmark (average 3-month U.S. Treasury Bill) of 4.50%. Bank Checking Accounts: The City earns traditional interest paid in cash on checking account balances. The total amount of traditional interest paid to the City was $920. The total yield for this portion of the The bank must secure ("collateralize") all City funds over $250,000 by pledging certain of its assets for the City and have such held by an independent third-party custodian, the Federal Reserve Bank. The custodian sends evidence of this to the City monthly. The following summarizes collateralization activity ACTIVITIES FOR QUARTER activities. The schedule provides the economic earnings of funds invested. Alli investment categories comply with the City's investment policy. portfolio was 0.28%. as of the end of the quarter: Checking Accounts Less: FDIC Coverage $1,142,026 Collateral Market Value $2,792,794 Percent Collateralized 245% The City'si investment policy and contract with the bank requires a minimum of 102% on such balances. TexPoo!: Earnings on the City's funds totaled $52,344 or 4.24% annualized yield for this portion of the portfolio. During the quarter, TexPool shares were valued at $1 per share. Investments in TexPool are not Texas Class: Earnings on the City's funds totaled $31,770 or 4.40% annualized yield for this portion of the portfolio. During the quarter, Texas Class shares were valued at $1 per share. Investments in Texas guaranteed or insured. Class are not guaranteed or insured. 600 W Cleveland Blvd.- P.O. BOX 2000- ARANSAS PASS, TEXAS 78335 PHONE (361) 758-5301 - FACSIMILE (361)758-8188 This report complies with Chapter 2256 of the Texas Government Code ("Public Funds Investment Act"). Alli investment strategies are consistent with those outlined in the District's Investment Policy. Signed: Sandra Garcia Sandra Garcia, Director of Finance 600 W Cleveland Blvd.- P.O. BOX 2000- ARANSAS PASS, TEXAS 78335 PHONE (361) 758-5301 - FACSIMILE (361)758-8188 City of Aransas Pass Quarterly Investment Report - All Fund Accounts Dated December 31, 2024 EXHIBIT Beginning Market Book Value Value Fully Accrued Earnings Ending Market Book Value Value Maturity Date Quarter 1: Bank Accounts (Prosperity Bank) Government Pool (TexPool) Government Pool (Texas Class) Totals Vield Achieved Benchmark (3-month Treasury) $ 1,229,881 1,229,881 5,481,208 5,481,208 2,590,825 2,590,825 9,301,914 9,301,914 920 (a) 1,392,026 1,392,026 52,344 (e) 4,395,805 4,395,805 31,770 (f) 3,181,008 3,181,008 85,034 3.72% 4.50% 8,968,839 8,968,839 PROPOSITION Shall the City Charter be amended to require that the City Manager become a resident of the city within six months. MEASURE IfProposition passes at an election called for that purpose, thei following sections oft the Charter of the City of Aransas Pass shall be amended to read as follows, with the bold underlined text added to the Charter, the Fed-strwek-through text deleted from the charter, and all other provisions remaining the same. Article VI. The Administration Sec. 1.- Appointment and qualifications. The city council shall appoint a City Manager who shall be the Chief Administrative Officer oft the City and shall be responsible to the City Council for the efficient administration of all of the affairs of the City. He/she shall be chosen by the City Council solely on the basis of his/her executive and administrative training, experience and ability, and need not, when appointed, be a resident of the City of Aransas Pass. Subsequent to his/her appointment, however, he/she shall become a resident of the City within a-reasenable peried-eftime 6months. No member of the City Council shall, during the time for which he/she is elected or for one year thereafter, be chosen as City Manager. PROPOSITION Shall the City Charter be amended to require the City Manager provide a written inventory ofall real property and all permanent equipment belonging to the city, and provisions of this charter are faithfully executed. MEASURE IfP Proposition passes at an election called for that purpose, the following sections of the Charterof the City of Aransas Pass shall be amended to read as follows, with the bold underlined text added to the Charter, the ed-strek-threugh text deleted from the charter, and all other provisions remaining the same. Article VI. The Administration Sec. 3.- - Powers and duties oft the City Manager. The City Manager shall perform the following duties as set forth below: (1) Appoint and, when necessary for the welfare of the City, remove any appointed officer or employee of the City except as to those officers appointed by the Council and except as otherwise provided by 2) Prepare the budget annually and submit it to the Council and be responsible for its administration (3) Prepare and submit to the Council as of the end oft the fiscal year a complete report on the finances and administrative activities of the City fort thej preceding year including a written inventoryofall (4) Keep the Council advised of the financial condition and future needs of the City and make such (5) Attend all meetings ofthe Council with the right to take part in all discussions, but without the right (6) Perform such other duties as may be prescribed by this charter or required of him/her by the (7) He/she shall see that all laws and provisions of this Charter and acts of the Council subject to enforcement by him/heror by offices subject to his/her direction and supervision, are faithfully this charter. after adoption. real property and all permanent equipment belonging to thec city. recommendations. as may seem desirable. to vote. Council, not inconsistent with this charter. executed. PROPOSITION Shall the City Charter be amended to restrict the city manager from heading one (1) or more departments except on a temporary, interim basis. MEASURE IfProposition passes at an election called for that purpose, the following sections oft the Charter of the City of Aransas Pass shall be amended to read as follows, with the bold underlined text added to the Charter, the ed-strek-threugh text deleted from the charter, and all other provisions remaining the same. Article VI. The Administration Sec. 4.. Heads ofo departments Two (2) or more departments may be headed by the same individual-the. The City Manager may not head one or more departments, except on a temporary.interim basis. PROPOSITION Shall the City Charter be amended to provide term limits for council members and the mayor. MEASURE IfProposition passes at an election called for that purpose, the following sections oft the Charter of the City of Aransas Pass shall be amended to read as follows, with the bold underlined text added to the Charter, the redsirek-threugh text deleted from the charter, and all other provisions remaining the same. Article III. The Council Sec. 1. Number, selection and term. The legislative governing body of the City shall consist ofa mayor and four (4) councilpersons and The members of the Council shall be the only elective officers oft the City and shall be elected from the City at large, but the Councilpersons shall hold offices designated as Place 1,1 Place 2, Place 3 and Place 4. Candidates for election to positions on the Council shall file by designated offices. The positions of Mayor, Place 1 and Place 3 shall be elected during odd-numbered years and thej positions of Place 2 and Place 4 shall be elected during even-numbered years. The members oft the Council shall serve for a term oft two (2) years from the date of their election and those elected shall serve until their successors havel been duly qualified. Each council member and the mayor shall be eligible for a maximum of three full consecutive terms. Ifa council member or the mayor serves three consecutive full terms. they are ineligible to run for city council or mayor ofthe City of Aransas] Pass fort twoy years. Thisp paragraphl beinga adopted bythe voters on May 3,2025, any portion ofat term of office served by: a council member or the mayor prior to May 4, 2024 shall be counted as the first term under the term limits contained in this paragraph. Any partial term served by any member of council or the mayor as a result of an appointment to filla shall be known as the "Council ofthe City of Aransas Pass." vacancy shall not count toward the term limits in this paragraph. All elections are tol be held in the manner provided in Article IV oft this charter. PROPOSITION Shall the City Charter be amended to clarify the selection process for a member to serve as Mayor Pro-Tempore. MEASURE IfProposition passes at an election called for that purpose, the following sections oft the Charter of the City of Aransas Pass shall be amended to read as follows, with the bold underlined text added to the Charter, the red-strek-threugh text deleted from the charter, and all other provisions remaining the same. Article III. The Council Sec. 5. Mayor. Pro Tempore. The Council, at its first meeting after swearing in council members following each Regular City election, shall elect one oft their number as Mayor Pro-Tempore, and he or she shall perform all the duties of the Mayor in the absence or disability ofthel Mayor. The member of council SO elected shall serveas! Mayor Pro-Tempore until the next regular City election and thereafter until the subsequent Mayor Pro- Temporei is elected, but may not serve consecutive terms. In the absence or disability ofboth the! Mayor and thel Mayor Pro-Tempore. the most senior council member present shalls serveas ther presiding officer ofa council meeting. PROPOSITION Shall the City Charter be amended to require the City to post video recordings on its website of all City meetings subject to the Open Meetings Act. MEASURE IfProposition passes at an election called for that purpose, the following sections oft the Charter of the City of Aransas Pass shall be amended to read as follows, with the bold underlined text added to the Charter, the red-strek-threugh text deleted from the charter, and all other provisions remaining the same. Article III. The Council Sec. 10. Meetings oft the Council. The City Council shalll hold at least one regular meeting in each month at a time to be fixed by it fors such Regular Meetings; and may hold as many additional meetings during the month as may be necessary for the transaction oft thel business ofthe City andi its citizens. All meetings ofthe City Council shall bel held at the City Hall, except that the council may designate another place for such meetings after due notice thereof. Notice of alli meetings and conduct ofall meetings shall bei in accordance with the Texas Open] Meetings Act, as amended. All meetings oft the City Council that are subject to the Open Meetings. Act shall be videorecorded, with such videorecords madeavailablet to the public through the City's website or another publiclyaccessible website. PROPOSITION Shall the City Charter be amended toi require the City to provide that resolutions and ordinances must be adopted by the affirmative vote ofa majority ofi members present and voting. MEASURE IfProposition passes at an election called for that purpose, the following sections oft the Charter of the City of Aransas Pass shall be amended to read as follows, with the bold underlined text added to the Charter, the red-strek-threugh text deleted from the charter, and all other provisions remaining the same. Article III. The Council Sec. 11. Rules ofprocedure. The Council shall determine its owni rules ofprocedure andi may compel the attendance ofitsi members. Three (3) members of the Council shall constitute a quorum to do business, and the affirmative vote ofa majority ofmembers present and voting shall bei necessary to adopt any ordinance or resolution.. All meetings ofthe Council shalll be public except when otherwise directed by the Council. Minutes ofall proceedings shall be kept, to which any person may have access at all reasonable times and which shall constitute one ofthe archives of the City. The vote upon the passage ofall ordinances and resolutions shall be taken by the "ayes" and "nays" and entered upon the minutes, and every ordinance or resolution, upon its final passage, shall be recorded in al book kept for that purpose, and shall be authenticated by the signature of the presiding officer and the person performing the duties of City Secretary PROPOSITION Shall the City Charter be amended to provide that ordinances requiring publication must also be published on the City's website. MEASURE IfProposition passes at an election called for that purpose, the following sections oft the Charter of the City of Aransas Pass shall be amended to read as follows, with the bold underlined text added to the Charter, the red-strek-threugh text deleted from the charter, and all other provisions remaining the same. Article II.The Council Sec. 12. Procedures for passage ofordinances. (a) The Council shall legislate by ordinance only, and the enactment clause of every ordinance shall be "Bei it Ordained by the City Council ofthe City of Aransas Pass." Every ordinance shall bei introduced in written or printed form and the subject matter shall be clearly expressed in its title. Except as otherwise provided by the charter, it shall not be necessary to the validity of any ordinance that it be read or considered at more than one Council meeting. All ordinances, unless otherwise provided by this charter or by the terms of such ordinance, shall take effect immediately upon passage. The City Secretary shall giver notice oft the passage ofevery ordinance imposing aj penalty, fine or forfeiture for aviolation oft thej provisions thereof, by causing the caption or title, including thej penalty, ofany such ordinance to bej published once in the official newspaper of the City of Aransas Pass and every such ordinance shall not take effect until after the date of its publication. He/she shall note on every ordinance, the caption ofwhichi is hereby required to bej published and on the record thereof, the fact that same has been published as required by the charter, and the date ofs such publication, which shall be prima facie evidence of the legal publication and promulgation ofs such ordinance; provided, that the provisions oft this section shall not apply to the correction, amendment, revision and codification oft the ordinances of the City for publication book or pamphlet form. Except as otherwise provided by Article XI of the charter, it shall not be necessary to the validity of any ordinance that it shall be read more than one time or considered at more than one session ofthe City Council. Every ordinance shall be authenticated by the signature oft the Mayor and City Secretary and shall be systematically recorded nd-imdewed-R-aR-erdimanee-beke-in a manner approved by the Council. It shall only be necessary to record the caption or title of ordinances in the minutes or journal of Council Meetings. Allordinances requiring publication hereunder.and allother.documents required by lawto! be published in the official newspaper of the City,shall also be published on the City'swebsite.or on another publicly accessible website with copy in the City Secretary's office for codes not available on an online platform. PROPOSITION Shall the City Charter be amended to provide reorganizing existing provisions to create a single article containing provisions related to administrative offices and departments oft the City. MEASURE IfProposition passes at an election called for that purpose, the following sections oft the Charter of the City of Aransas Pass shall be amended to read as follows, with the bold underlined text added to the Charter, the Fed-strwek-through text deleted from the charter, and all other provisions remaining the same. Article VI. The City-Manager Administration Sec. 5. Administrative departments. The Council of the City of Aransas Pass may abolish or consolidate such offices and departments as it may deem to bet to the best interest ofthe City,and may divide the administration.of any such department as it may deem advisable: create new departments and may discontinue any offices or departments ati its discretion, except as to the office ofCity m.imsmICas and other offices and departments created by this Charter. Sec. 6. CitySecretary. The Council shall appoint a City Secretary. The Council shall have the right to appoint the City Secretary and, in such appointment, shall give consideration to the recommendations of the City Manager, but shall not be bound thereby, and shall have the absolute right to appoint whatsoever the Council may deem advisable to the position ofCity Secretary. The City Secretary shall give notices of Council Meetings. shall keep the minutes ofits proceedings.shall authenticate by his/her signature and record in full. in a book kept and indexed for the purpose. all ordinances and resolutions. and shall perform such other duties as the City Manager shall assign to him/her, and those elsewhere provided forin this charter, or by ordinance. Sec. 7. Municipal court. (a) There shall be established and maintained a court designated as a "MunicipalCourt", for the trial of misdemeanor offenses. with all such powers and duties as are now.or hereafter may be, permitted by the laws of the State of Texas concerning Municipal (b) The Judge of said court shall be aqualified voter and resident of the City. shall be appointed by the City Council, shall hold his/her office at the pleasure of the City Council, shall receive such salary as may be fixed by ordinance of the City Council, and shall meet all qualifications or requirements as may be mandated by the laws of the (d) The clerk ofsaid court and his/her deputies shall have the power to administer oaths and affidavits. make certificates.affixi thesealofsaid court.and doand performany and: all actspermitted and required of clerks of courts in the State of Texasi ini issuing processes (e) In the event the Judge is absent, disabled, or unable to perform, his/her duties for any cause, or his/her position becomes vacant by reason of death, removal or resignation, the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tempore shall act as Judge ofs said court, or the Council may Courts. State ofTexas. and conducting the business of said court. appoint an Alternate Judge of said court who shall serve until the Judge ofs said court returns to his/her duties or a successor is appointed. Any such person as may be appointed as an Alternate Judge shall meet all qualifications for the position as oneset forth herein and as mandated by statel law. Sec. 8. City_Attorney. The City Council shall appoint a competent and duly licensed attorney who shall be its City Attorney. He/she shall receive for his/her servicessuch compensation as may bei fixed by the Council and shall hold his/her office at the will ofthe City Council and until his/her successori is appointed. He/she shall be the legal adviser of, and attorney and counsel for, the City and all officersand departments thereof. The City Attorney shall represent the City in all litigation, but at the Council's discretion may or may not participatei in litigation. Special attorneys may be employed under contract and for any purpose, at such fees and for such length of time as the Council may prescribe. Sec. 9. Official bonds of CityManager, Citys Secretary and Financial Officer. The City Manager, the City Secretary, and the Financial Officer shall, before entering upon the duties oftheir offices. enterinto a good sufficient fidelity bond in a sum to be determined by the City Council, payable to the City of Aransas Pass and conditioned for the faithful discharge oft the duties of such respective officers and for the faithful accounting for all monies.credits and things of yalue coming into the hands of such respective officers: and such bonds shall be signed as surety by some surety company authorized to dol business under thel laws of this state. and the premium ofsuch bonds shall be paid by the City of Aransas Pass: and such bonds must be acceptable to said City Council. Such employees shall maintain such bonds for the duration of their employment. Sec. 10. Official bond for otherofficers and employees. Thec councilofthe CityofAransasl Pass shall have the right to require fidelity bonds from other appointiveo officers and emplovees of the city, in such amounts as said council may from time to time fix byordinance or resolution, and conditioned for the faithful discharge of the duties of his/herofficeand accounting for all monies. credits and things of value coming into the hands of such officers and emplovees: and all such bonds shall be signed as surety by some surety company authorized to do business under the laws of this state, and the premiums accruing thereon shall be paid by the Cityof Aransas Pass. Sec. 11. Audit and examination ofthe City books and accounts. The Council shall cause a continuous audit to be made of the books and accounts of each and every department of the City. Such audit shall be made by certified public accountants who shall be selected by the Council and the books ofthe City shall be audited atl least annually.and: a complete audit shall be made at the close of each fiscal year, and it shall include a recapitulation of all audits made during the course of each fiscal year, and all audit reports shall be filed with the Council and shall be availablei for publication or publici inspection. Such public accountants so selected shall have no financial or personal interest in the fiscal affairs of the City, and shall not maintain or keep any of the City's accounts or records. PROPOSITION Shall the City Charter be amended to reduce the number of signatures required on a recall petition tor remove: any member ofc council from office. MEASURE IfProposition passes at an election called for that purpose, the following sections oft the Charter of the City of Aransas Pass shall be amended to read as follows, with the bold underlined text added to the Charter, the ed-strek-threugh text deleted from the charter, and all other provisions remaining the same. Article V. Initiative, Referendum and Recall Sec. 13. Recall petitions. The citizens of the city shall have the power to remove any member or members oft the council from office by recall, and may exercise this power by filing with the city secretary a petition signed by qualified voters ofthe city equal ini number to ffy twenty-five (50:25)percent ofthe total numberofvotes casti in the last regular city election, or five-hundred twol hundred fifty (500 250), whichever is greater. Thei recall petition shall bei initiated, signed, verified and filed in the same manner as initiative and referendum petitions. The petition must distinctly and specifically point out the grounds upon which the recall is predicated. No petition papers shall be accepted as part to aj petition unless it bears the signature oft the city secretary as required in section 12 herein. PROPOSITION Shall the City Charter be amended toi require alll bond issues over eight million dollars tol be approved by the voters. MEASURE If Proposition passes at an election called for that purpose, the following sections oft the Charter of the City of Aransas Pass shall be amended to read as follows, with the bold underlined text added to the Charter, the ed-strek-through text deleted from the charter, and all other provisions remaining the same. Article VIII. Borrowing for Capital Improvements Sec. 3.. Bondordinance; vote required. The city shall authorize the issuance ofbonds by a "bond ordinance" passed by the affirmative votes ofthe majority ofa all members ofthe council. Revenue bonds may bei issued by the council under the authority of applicable provisions ofl law. The issuance of tax bonds must be approved by a majority of the qualified voters voting at an election called for that purpose, provided however that approval of qualified voters shall not be necessary for the refunding of outstanding bonds. All bonds over eight (8)million dollars must be put on an election ballot to be voted on by the registered voters. PROPOSITION Shall the City Charter be amended to require the Finance Director to maintain an inventory off fixed assets and capitalized equipment, including date of purchase, location, purpose, and the name of the employee responsible. MEASURE IfProposition passes at an election called fort that purpose, the following sections oft the Charter of the City of Aransas Pass shall be amended to read as follows, with the bold underlined text added to the Charter, the ed-strek-threugh text deleted from the charter, and all other provisions remaining the same. Article IX. Finance. Administration Sec. 1.1 Director ofj finance; powers and duties. he/she shall have authority and shall be required to: The finance director shall have charge oft the administration oft the financial affairs oft the city and to that end (1) Maintain a general accounting system for the city government and each of its offices, departments and agencies; cause to be kept books for and exercise financial budgetary control over each office, department and agency; keep separate accounts for the items of appropriation contained in the city budget, each of which accounts shall show the amount oft the appropriation, the amounts paid therefrom, the unpaid obligations against it and the unencumbered balance; require reports of receipts and disbursements from each receiving and spending agency of the city government to be made daily or at such: intervals as he/she (2) Submit to the council a monthly statement of all receipts and disbursements in sufficient (3) Prepare, as of the end of each fiscal year, a complete financial statement and report; (4) Serve as City Treasurer and shall have custody ofall publici funds belonging to or under the control oft the City or any office, department or agency ofthe City government, and deposit all funds coming intol his/her hands in such depositories as may be designated by resolution oft the Council, subject to the requirements ofl law as to surety and thej payment ofi interest on deposits, but all such interest shall be thej property oft the City and shall be accounted for (5) Have custody ofa all investments and invested funds oft the city government, ori in possession ofsuch governmenti in ai fiduciary capacity, and have the safekeeping ofa all bonds andi notes oft the city and the receipt and delivery of city bonds and notes for transfer, registration or (6) Supervise and be responsible for the purchase, storage and distribution of all supplies, materials, equipment and other articles used by any office, department or agency ofthe city (7) Approve all proposed expenditures. Unless he/she shall certify that there is an unencumbered balance of appropriation and available funds, no appropriation shall be (8) Prescribe the forms of receipts, vouchers, bills or claims to be used by all the offices, may deem expedient; detail to show the exact financial condition ofthe city; and credited to the proper account. exchange. government. encumbered and no expenditure shall be made. departments and agencies of the city government; (9) Audit and approve before payment all bills, invoices, payrolls and other evidences of claims, demands or charges against the city government and with the advice ofthe city attorney determine the regularity, legality and correctness of such claims, demands or (10) Inspect and audit any accounts or records of financial transactions which may be maintained in any office, department or agency of the city government apart from or (11). Maintain an inventory of all fixed assets and capitalized equipment, including the date of purchase, location, purpose, and the name of the employee responsible. charges; subsidiary to the accounts kept in his/her office. PROPOSITION Shall the City Charter be amended tol limit the expenditure ofHotel Occupancy" Tax Funds by the City. MEASURE If Proposition passes at an election called for that purpose, the following sections oft the Charter oft the City ofA Aransas Pass shalll be amended toi read as follows, with the bold underlined text added to the Charter, the red-strek-threugh text deleted from the charter, and all other provisions remaining the same. Article IX. Finance. Administration Sec. 12. UseofHotel Occupancy Tax. City Council shall make final decisions regarding the distribution of hotel occupancy tax fundstoany entity which seekst tos support tourism and thel hotel and conventioni industry in the City. No more than 25% of the annual collections of hotel occupancy tax funds shall be distributed to any one entity in: a single year. PROPOSITION Shall the City Charter be amended tol limit the sale ofutility services outside the City Limits. MEASURE IfProposition passes at an election called for that purpose, thei following sections ofthe Charter oft the City of Aransas Pass shall be amended to read as follows, with the bold underlined text added to the Charter, the ed-strek-through text deleted from the charter, and all other provisions remaining the same. Article XI. Franchise and Public Utilities Sec. 10. Service beyond the City limits. The Council shall have the authority to sell and distribute water and to sell and provide for sewer services and any other utilities and services to customers outside the limits oft the City of Aransas Pass as long as the property owner voluntarily annexes. Other under such terms, conditions and charges as determined by the Council may be applied. PROPOSITION Shall the City Charter be amended tol limit the sale ofutility services outside the City Limits. MEASURE IfProposition passes at an election called for that purpose, thei following sections ofthe Charter oft the City of Aransas Pass shall be amended to read as follows, with the bold underlined text added to the Charter, the ed-strek-through text deleted from the charter, and all other provisions remaining the same. Article XII. General Provisions Sec. 8. Zoning ordinances. For the purpose of promoting the health, safety, morals or general welfare of the city, the council may by ordinance regulate the location, height, bulk and size of buildings and other structures, the size of yards, courts and other open spaces, the density of population and the uses ofbuildings, structures and land for trade, industry, business, residence or other purposes. Such ordinances may provide that the zoning board of adjustment may, in appropriate cases and subject to appropriate principles, standards, rules, conditions and safeguards set forth in the ordinance, make special exemptions to the terms of the zoning regulations inl harmony with their general purpose and intent. Such ordinances may provide that the zoning board of adjustment may authorize variances from the strict application oft the regulations ins such situations and subject to such limitations as may be set forth in the ordinance. All of the powers granted by Chapter 211 ofthe Texas Government Code, together with existing amendments and all amendments as hereinafter may be made relating to zoning in cities are hereby adopted and made aj part oft this charter,Drovided that any notice required by Chapter 211 of the Texas Government Code to be provided to owners of property located within 200 feet of any zoning change shall also be provided to owners of property located within 500 feet oft the zoning change. PROPOSITION Shall the City Charter be amended to require that Charter Commission Recommendations be submitted to the Voters. MEASURE IfProposition passes at an election called for that purpose, the following sections oft the Charter oft the City of Aransas Pass shall be amended to read as follows, with the bold underlined text added to the Charter, the red-strek-through text deleted from the charter, and all other provisions remaining the same. Article XII. General Provisions Sec. 15. Charter Review Commission. The City Council shall appoint in even numbered years, a Charter Review Commission of 11 citizens of the City, comprised of nine regular and 2 alternate members. It shall be the duty of the (a) Inquire into the operation of the City Government under the Charter provisions and determine whether any such provision requires revision and to this end, public hearings may be held and the Commission shall have the power to compel the attendance of any officer or employee of the City and to require the submission of any oft the City records (b) Make any recommendations it considers desirable to ensure compliance with the (c) Propose amendments to this Charter to improve its effective application to current (d) Report its findings and present its proposed amendments, ifany, to the Council. The Council shall receive and have published in the official newspaper of the City any reports submitted! by the Charter Review Commission, and shall eensiderany-recemReNdAHeRSNd,"any mendment-ermereseresemetas-eparteFHe-reper-meeh-te-be-stbmited submit recommended amendments to the voters of the City in the manner provided in Article XII, Section 12. The term of office of the Charter Review Commission shall be three (3) months, and, ifduring this termi no report is presented tot the Council, then all records ofthe proceedings oft the Commission shall Commission to: which it may consider necessary to the conduct of such hearings; provisions of this Charter by the several departments of the City; conditions; be filed with the City Manager and shall be aj public record. Habas - CITY OF ARANSAS PASS AGENDA MEMORANDUM City Council Meeting of January 21, 2025 Date: January 13, 2025 To: Mayor and City Council From: Sandra Garcia, Director of Finance sgarcia@apix.gov Title: Investment Policy PURPOSE: Adopt the Investment Policy. BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS: The Public Funds Investment Act requires that the investment policy be reviewed and adopted annually by City Council. This policy designated the investment officers as the City Manager and the Finance Director. The approved investment training is by Texas Municipal League. ALTERNATIVES: Adopt the policy as presented. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-1071 AR RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE READOPTING OF THE CITY OF ARANSAS PASS INVESTMENT POLICY WHEREAS, Chapter 2256 of the Texas Government Code, commonly known as the "Public Funds Investment Act," requires the city to adopt an investment policy by rule, order, ordinance, or resolution; and toa attend investment training; and by the Texas Municipal League; and WHEREAS, the Public Funds Investment Act requires the Investment Officers of the city WHEREAS, the City of Aransas Pass approves the investment training course sponsored WHEREAS, the Investment Officers of the city have attended an investment training course sponsored by the Texas Municipal League, as required by the Public Funds Investment Act; and WHEREAS, the attached investment policy and incorporated revisions comply with the Public Funds Investment Act, as amended, and authorize the investment of city funds in safe and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF That the City of Aransas Pass has complied with the requirements of the Public Funds Investment Act, and the Investment Policy, as amended, attached hereto as "Exhibit A," is hereby adopted as the investment policy of the City of Aransas Pass effective the 21st day of January prudent investments. ARANSAS PASS, TEXAS: 2025. PASSED, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED THE 21st DAY of JANUARY, 2025. NSA. CITY OF ARANSAS PASS, TEXAS By: Ramiro Gomez, Mayor PASS ATTEST: Kandice Garrett, City Secretary Approved as toi form: Epimenio Ysassi, City Attorney Resolution No. 2025-1071 Page 1 of1 Exhibit A City of Aransas Pass, Texas INVESTMENT POLICY ANDSTRATEGY Adopted February 19, 2024 I. INTRODUCTION Itist the policy of the City of Aransas Pass that the administration of its funds and the investment of those funds shall be handled as its highest public trust. Investments shall be made in a manner which will provide the maximum security of principal while meeting the daily cash flow needs of the City and conforming to the Public Funds Investment Act (the' " Act") Texas Government Code Chapter 2256. Itis Ther receipt of a market rate of return will be: secondary to the requirements for safety and liquidity. The earnings fromi investment willl be usedi ina a manner that best serves the interests of the City. The purpose of this Policy is to set specific investment policy and strategy guidelines. Direct specific investment parameters for thei investment of public funds in Texas arei found in the Act. Thel Public Funds Collateral Act, Chapter 2257, Texas Government Code, specifies collateral requirements for all public thei intent oft the City to be in complete compliance with local law andt the Act. Texas funds deposits. II. SCOPE This investment policy applies to all financial assets of the City and any new funds created unless specifically exempted by the City Council andt this Policy. III. OBJECTIVES Itist the policy ofthe Cityt that allf funds shall be managed andi invested withi four primary objectives, listed in order of their priority: safety, liquidity, diversification and yield. Investments are to be chosen in ar manner which promotes diversity. To match anticipated cashi flow requirements the maximum weighted average maturity (WAM) of the overall portfolio may note exceed 6r months. Safety The primary objective of the investment activity is the preservation of capital. Each investment transaction shall be conducted in a manner to avoid capital losses, whether from security defaults, safekeeping, or erosion of market value. Investments in high credit quality securities and decisions based on anticipated cash needs are primary factors in providing safety. Liquidity The investment portfolio shall be structured to meet all expected obligations in a timely manner. This shall be achieved by matching investment maturities withi forecasted cash flow liabilities and maintaining additional liquidity for unexpected liabilities. Diversification The portfolio shall be diversified by institution, market sector and maturity as much as possible. Vield The benchmark for the commingled portfolio shall bei the comparable period of6 61 months U.S. Treasury Bill, designated for its comparability toi the expected average cashi flow pattern and the Policy maximum weighted average maturity (WAM) limit of 6months. The investment program shall seek to augment returns above this threshold consistent with risk limitations identified and the City's prudent Cash management is the process of managing funds in order to insure maximum cash availability and reasonable yield on short-term investments. The City shall strive for a cash management program which includes timely collection of accounts receivable, vendor payments in accordance with invoice terms, and investment strategy. prudent investment of assets. IV. INVESTMENT STRATEGY The City maintains one commingled portfolio for investment purposes which incorporates the specific uses and the unique characteristics of the funds in the portfolio. The investment strategy has as its primary objective assurance that anticipated liabilities are matched and adequate investment liquidity provided. The City shall pursue conservative portfolio management strategy. This may be accomplished by creating a laddered maturity structure with some extension for yield enhancement. The maximum maturity of any security will be 24 months and the maximum dollar weighted average maturity of6 6 months or less will be calculatedusing the stated final maturity date of each security. The investment strategy for debt service funds shall have as its primary objective the timely payment of debt service obligations. Successive debt service dates will be fully funded before any investment extensions are made. V. DELEGATION OFRESPONSIBILITY No unauthorized person maye engage ina ani investment transaction and alli transactions shall be executed as provided under thet terms of this Policy andi its supporting procedures. Investment Officer(s) The City Manager and Director of Finance will be designated as Investment Officers, by governing body resolution, responsible for investment decisions and activities. The Investment Officer(s) are responsible for creating and maintaining the portfolio in accordance with this Policy, providing timely quarterly reporting to the Council, and establishing supporting procedures. The City may further contract with an SECI registered investment adviser for non-discretionary management of the portfolio. All investment officers shall attend at least ten (10) hours of training approved by the City Council within twelve months of designation asi investment officer and shall attend eight (8) hours of training every two Investment Officers shall refrain from personal and business activity that could conflict with proper execution of the investment program or which could impair their ability to make impartial investment decisions. An Investment Officer who has a personal business relationship within two levels of blood or marriage with an organization seeking to sell an investment to the City shall file a statement disclosing successive fiscal years. that relationship to the City Council and the Texas Ethics Commission. 2 CityC Council Responsibilities The City Council holds ultimate fiduciary responsibility for the portfolio. It will designate investment officer(s), receive and review quarterly reporting, approve and provide for investment officer training, approve broker/ dealers, and review and adopt the Investment Policy and Strategy at least annually. VI. states: PRUDENCE ANDCONTROLS The standard of prudence to be applied to all City investments shall be the "prudent person" rule, which 'Investments shall be made with judgment and care, under circumstances then prevailing, which persons of prudence, discretion and intelligence exercise in the management of their own affairs, not for speculation, but fori investment, considering the probable safety of their capital as well as the probable income to be derived." In determining whether an investment officer has exercised prudence with respect to an investment decision, the determination: shall be made taking into consideration thei investment of all funds under the City's control, over which the officer has responsibility rather than a consideration as to the prudence of Thel Investment Officer, acting in accordance with written procedures and exercising due diligence, shall be responsible but not liable for a specific security's credit risk or market price changes, provided that these deviations are reported immediately and that appropriate action is taken to control adverse as single investment. developments. InternalControls The Investment Officer is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal controls to reasonably assure that assets are protected from loss, theft, or misuse. The concept of reasonable assurance recognizes that the cost of a control should not exceed the benefits likely to be derived, and, the valuation of costs andl benefits requires ongoing estimates andj judgments by management. Thei internal controls shall address the following points at ar minimum: Control of collusion, Custodial safekeeping, Clear delegation of authority, Written confirmation for all transactions, and Separation of transaction authority from accounting and record keeping, Review, maintenance and monitoring of security procedures both manual and automated. Annually the Investment Officer shall perform an internal compliance audit to assure compliance with requirements of this Policy and the Act. Annually, the City's external auditor shall review the quarterly reports. Cash Flow Forecasting Cash flow forecasting is designed to protect and sustain cash flow requirements of the City. The Investment Officer will analyze and maintain a cash flow plan to monitor and forecast cash positions for 3 investment purposes. Competitive Bidding All security transactions willl ber made on documented competitive bid basis to assure the Cityi is receiving good market rates. When-issued US agency securities should be compared to other securities available in thes secondary market to determine competitiveness. Monitoring Credit Ratings The Investment Officer shall monitor, on no less than a monthly basis, the credit rating on all authorized investments in the portfolio which require credit ratings based upon independent information from a nationally recognized rating agency. Ifa any security falls below the minimum rating required by Policy, the Investment Officer shallnotify the City Council of the loss of rating, and liquidate the investment within two days. Monitoring FDIC Status for Mergers and Acquisitions The Investment Officer shall monitor, on no less than a weekly basis, the status and ownership of all banks issuing! brokered CD securities owned byt the City based upon information from the FDIC (fdic.gov). Ifa any bank has been acquired or merged with another bank in which brokered CDs are owned by the City, the Investment Officer or Adviser shall immediately liquidate any brokered CD which places the City above the FDICi insurance level. VII. AUTHORIZED INVESTMENTS Assets of the City may be invested only in the following instruments as further defined by the Act. If changes are made tot the Act they will not be authorized until this Policy is modified and adopted by the A. Obligations of the United States Government, its agencies and instrumentalities with a maximum B. Fully insured or collateralized depository certificates of deposit from banks in Texas, with a maximum maturity of 2 year insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, or its successor, or C. AAA-rated, Texas Local Government Investment Pools which strive to maintain a $1 net asset value D. AAA-rated, SECI registered money market mutual funds striving to maintain a $1 net asset value. E. FDIC insured, brokered certificates of deposit securities from a bank in any US state, delivered versus the Investment Officer must verify the FDIC status of the bank on www fdic.gov to assure that the F. FDIC insured or collateralized interest bearing and money market accounts from any FDIC insured City Council. All investment transactions willl be made on a competitivebasis. stated maturity of2 year excluding mortgage backed: securities dlateralizedinacordancewtntnsPoliy, (NAV) as defined byt the Act and authorized by resolution oft the City Council. payment to the City'ss safekeeping agent, not to exceed 12 months maturity. Before purchase, banki is FDIC insured. banki inl Texas. 4 Deliveryversus Payment All securities shall be purchased on a delivery versus payment (DVP) settlement basis. Funds shall not be released until receipt oft the security by the City's approved custodian. The custodian shall provide the City with proof of ownership or claim by an original document delivered tot theCity. VIII. REPORTING Quarterly Reporting The Investment Officers shall submit a signed quarterly investment report to the governing body in accordance with the Act giving detail information on each portfolio and bank position and summary information to permit an informed outside reader to evaluate the performance of the investment program. The report will include the following at a minimum: A full description of each individual security or bank/pool position held at the end of the reporting period including the amortized book and market value at the beginning and end of the period, Unrealized gains or losses (book value minus market value), Overall change in market value during the period as a measure of Weighted average yield of the portfolio andi its applicable benchmarks, Allocation analysis of the total portfolio by market sector and maturity, volatility, Earnings fort the period, and Statement of compliance of the investment portfolio with the Act and the Investment Policy Market prices for the calculation of market value will be obtained from independent sources. signed byt the Investment Officer(s). IX. FINANCIAL COUNTER-PARTIES Depository At least every five years, a banking services depository shall be selected through a competitive request for proposal or bid process in accordance with the Texas Government Code 105. In selecting a depository, the services, cost of services, credit worthiness, earnings potential, and collateralization by the institutions shall be considered. If securities require safekeeping, the RFP/bid will request information on safekeeping services. The depository contract will provide for collateral if balances exceed the FDIC insurance balance per tax dentificationnumber. Allt time and demand deposits in any depository of the City shall bei insured or collateralized at all Other banking institutions, from which the City may purchase certificates of deposit or place interest bearing accounts, will also be designated as a depository for depository/colateral purposes. All depositories will execute a depository agreement and have the Bank's Board or Bank Loan Committee pass a resolution approving the agreement if collateral is required. timesi in accordance with this Policy. 5 Security Broker/Dealers All pools, financial institutions, and broker/dealers who desire to transact business with the City must supply the following documents to the Investments Officer(s). (ifbrokers) Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) certification and CRD# # (ifbrokers) proof of Texas State Securities registration policy review certification Each pool/bank/broker must be provided a copy of the City's current Investment Policy and certify to a review of the Policy stating that the firm has controls in place to assure only Policy AI list of qualified broker/dealers will be reviewed at least annually by the City Council. In order to perfect the DVP, process the bankingservices epotom,orisbrolerage subsidiary, will notbe approved investments will be sold to the City. usedasabroker. XI. COLLATERAL Timeand Demand Deposits Pledged Collateral All bank time and demand deposits shall be collateralized above the FDIC coverage by pledged collateral. In order to anticipate market changes and provide a level of security for all funds, collateral will be maintained and monitored by the pledging depository at 102% of market value of principal and accrued interest oni the deposit S. The banks shall monitor and maintain the margins ona Collateral pledged to secure deposits shall be held by an independent financial institution outside the holding company of the depository. The collateral agreement with the depository shall be approved by resolution of the Bank Board or Bank Loan Committee. The Custodian shall provide a All collateral shall be subject toi inspection and audit byt the City ori its independent auditors. daily basis. monthly report of collateral directly tot the City. Authorized Collateral agreements: Only the following securities are authorized as collateral for time and demand deposits or repurchase A. FDICi insurance coverage. thel bankt test. B. nponotmeUntdsates its agencies orinstrumentalties, orewdencedindehtenes oft thel ntedsuategurmtedasto pimdpaandnterestimclaine MBSandcMOwhchpas Obligations ofany USstateorofacounty, Cityo orother politicalsubdivisiong ofanystate having been rated as investment grade (Investment rating no less than' "A" or its equivalent) by two nationally recognized rating agencies. XI. SAFEKEEPING All purchased securities are to be cleared to the City's safekeeping agent on a delivery versus payment (DVP) basis. All safekeeping arrangements shall be approved by the Investment Officer and an agreement 6 of the terms executed in writing. The independent third party custodian shall be required to issue safekeeping receipts to the City listing each specific security, rate, description, maturity, cusip number, and other pertinent information XII. INVESTMENT POLICYADOPTION The City's Investment Policy shall be reviewed and adopted by resolution of the City Council no less than annually. Any changes made to the Policy must be noted int the adopting resolution. 7 Habor CITY OF ARANSAS PASS AGENDA MEMORANDUM City Council Meeting of January 21, 2025 Date: 1.16.2025 To: City Council From: Planning Department Title: A request to rezone part of a property from R7A single family residential to RV located on the rear property of 777 N Avenue A, more particularly described as Triple 7 subd, Blk 1, Lot 1R, Aransas Pass, San Patricio County, Texas. PURPOSE: Conduct a public hearing to approve a rezone of part of a property from R7A single family residential to RV located on the rear property of 777 N Avenue A BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS: The property owner owns 15.14 acres that is currently zoned RV. Later 2.5 acres were purchased & re-platted but never rezoned to match the rest of the property. The owner would now like to rezone the 2.5 acres to match the rest of the property from R7A to RV. The surrounding properties are all undeveloped R7A: zoned properties. An application for an upscale RV park is currently under development, for a total of 17.64 acres. The case had a public meeting at the December 16 City Council meeting and the council asked for it to come back for approval. PROPERTY OWNER: Mark and Geraldine Marlowe ALTERNATIVES: Not pass CONFORMITYTO CITY POLICY: Zoning Ordinance and development EMERGENCYINON-EMERGENCY: Non-emergency DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES: Planning and Zoning Commission FINANCIAL IMPACT: [1C Operating Fiscal Year: 2024-2025 Line Item Budget Encumbered Expended Amount This item BALANCE Fund(s): N/A [I - Revenue Project to Date Expenditures (CIP only) [1C Capital [X] Not applicable Current Year Future Years TOTALS Comments: This rezoning would bring the whole property into compliance to match the development being planned. RECOMMENDATION: on December 9. Staff recommends approval, Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval LIST OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Ordinance Location Map Notification Map ORDINANCE NO. 2025-4481 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARANSAS PASS, TEXAS, CHANGING THE ZONING FROM R7A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO RV RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK FOR 777 N AVENUE A, AND UPDATING ZONING MAP; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES, PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE, NOTICE, AND PENALTY, AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Whereas, the City of Aransas Pass has received an application fori the rezoning of Whereas, the majority of the property (15.14 acres) is already zoned RV, and then 2.5 acres were purchased at a later date and replatted but never rezoned to match the 777 N Avenue A from R7A1 to RV; and rest of the property; and Whereas, a plan for the RV Park has already been submitted including the 2.5 Whereas, the City notified owners of the surrounding properties within 200 feet by Whereas, the City Council finds that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting as required by the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acres at the rear of the property; and first class mail on November 22, 2024; and acted upon. that: Now, therefore, be it ordained by the City Council oft the City of Aransas Pass, 1. Findings. The findings contained in the recitals of this ordinance are declared to be true and correct and are hereby adopted as part of this ordinance for all intents and purposes. 2. Adjustments to Text. The City Council of the City of Aransas Pass hereby approves the zoning change from R7A Single Family Residential to RV Recreational Vehicle Parks recommended by the Planning Commission, changing the zoning for the property at 777 N Avenue A, more particularly described by the San Patricio County Appraisal District as Triple 7 Subdivision, Block 1, Lot 1R, Aransas Pass, San Patricio County, Texas owned by Mark and Geraldine Marlow. Ordinance No. 2025-4481 Page 10 of2 3. hereby repealed. 4. Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent or in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such inconsistency or conflict, Severability. If any provision, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase oft this ordinance, or the application of same to any person or set of circumstances, is for any reason held to be unconsttutional, void, or invalid, the validity of the remaining provisions of this Ordinance shall not be affected, and it is the intent of the City Council ina adopting this Ordinance that no portion, provision, or regulation herein shall become inoperative or fail by reason of any unconstitutionality, voidness, or invalidity of any other portion, provision or regulation, and all provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be severable for that purpose. 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage and approval by the City Council of the City of Aransas Pass. PASSED, APPROVED, AND EFFECTIVE THE 21st DAY of. JANUARY 2025. RANSAS CITY OF ARANSAS PASS, TEXAS By: Ramiro Gomez, Mayor S PASS. ATTEST: Kandice Garrett, City Secretary Approved as to form: Epimenio Ysassi, City Attorney Ordinance No. 2025-4481 Page 2 of2 LAIMER: This map 879 the approximate referenc for legal, no ing only rable, asa Maxar (bo 14109. 0307 1036270 RC 62531 56558 35 62411 1036269 PZ-2024-35 Location Map City of Aransas Pass Rezoning 777 N. Avenue A San Patricio Prop ID 1036269, Triple 7 Subdivision Block 1, Lot 1-R 41642 1036168 031069 62293 039871 50043 2 1036169 62245 62217 35 Bus Subject Tract 353 County Parcel Data 36 Subject Property Aransas Pass 35 Bus AbsoluteScale DISCIAIMER: TP-mappice informational purposes only, showing asareférencefork - surveying purposes. Imagery credits: Max 52/35 8434 8435 2742 78437 35 only the approximate 1029021 depicted féatures, and is/not suitable 14129 jabo @2043 14110 50175 PZ-2024-35 Notification Map City of Aransas Pass Rezoning 777 N. Avenue A San Patricio Prop ID 1036269, Triple 7 Subdivision Block 1, Lot 1-R 14109 1036270 62531 1030757 50136 Subject Tract 2001 ft. Notification Radius Affected Parcels County Parcel Data 62411, 36869 41649 50049 41639 039870 36877 50043 50028 1036169 ) Subject Property Aransas 660 Pass 50091 1030768 200 400 600 00 1,000 Feet AbsdhteSale31350 CITY OF ARANSAS PASS Haboy AGENDA MEMORANDUM City Council Meeting of. January 21, 2025 Date: Jan. 17, 2025 To: Honorable Mayor and Council From: Kaylynn Paxson, Director of Community Enrichment Title: Consider and Act on the use of HOT funds for a concert at the Civic Center. BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS: The Civic Center is asking for support to fund a Spring Break concert to draw traveling The proposed entertainment is the Spazmatics at a cost of $11,000.00. Staff requests This concert has the potential to generate out of town travelers to our city through hotel guests and revenue for the local businesses on March 13th, 2025. the use of HOT funds for this cost. bookings. STAFF RECOMENDATION: Approve the use of HOT funds for the concert at the Civic Center.