CITY OF RAGER NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING Notice is hereby given that al Regular Meeting of the Governing Body of the City of Ranger, Texas, will be held on Monday, January 9, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall, 400 West Main Street Ranger, Texas. The following subjects will be discussed, to wit: Agenda Item 01: Call to Order- Mayor Casey Roll Call/Quorum Check Invocation of Prayer Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag Agenda Item 02: Citizen's Presentation-At this time, anyone on the list will be allowed to speak on any matter other than personnel matters or matters under litigation, for al length of time not to exceed THREE minutes. No Council/Board discussion or action may take place on a matter until such matter has been placed on an agenda and posted in accordance with law. Agenda Item 03: Announcements from City Council or Staff-Comments may be made by council or staff, BUTNOACTIONTAKEN on the following topics without specific notice. Those items include: Expressions of Thanks, Congratulations or Condolence; Information on Holiday schedules; Recognition of public officials, employees or citizens other than employees oro officials whose status may be affected by the council through action; Reminders of community events or announcements involving an imminent threat to the public health and Agenda Item 04: Discuss/Consider: approval of the city council meeting minutes for the regular meeting on December 12, 2022, called meeting on December 12, 2022 and the public Agenda Item 05: Discuss/Consider: approval to designate the Animal Control Officer as the Local Rabies Control Authority as required by the Texas Health and Safety Code 826.017. Agenda Item 06: Discuss/Consider: FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2023-01-23-A: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANGER, TEXAS REPEALING AND REPLACING ORDINANCE NO. 2007-10-08-03; ADOPTING REGULATIONS CONCERNING SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS WITHIN THE CITY; ESTABLISHING MINIMUM STRUCTURAL STANDARDS; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE AND HEARINGS; PROVIDING FOR. ABATEMENT BY OWNER OR CITY; PROVIDING A PENALTY; ALLOWING FOR ASSESSMENT OF CITY EXPENSES AND IMPOSITION OF LIEN; ESTABLISHING CIVIL REMEDIES BY CITY; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY AND REPEALER CLAUSES; AND safety of the people of the municipality. hearing on December 12, 2022. PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. CITY OF RANGER COUNCIL MEETING AGENDAJ JANUARY9,2023 CONTINUED Agenda Item 07: Discuss/Consider: rescinding Resolution No. 2014-01-13-A: a resolution of the City of Ranger authorizing the city secretary to open al bank account at first financial bank, Ranger, Texas, for the purpose of establishing a Ranger PD lease account to accept monthly deposits for annual lease payment for vehicles. Agenda Item 08: Discuss/Consider: accepting bid recommendation and authorize the interim city administrator to proceed with the purchase from Jacob and Martin for the purchase of Agenda Item 09: Discuss/Consider: using funds from the police lease account to pay pickup, trailer, and excavator. for the non-grant portion of pickup, trailer, and excavator purchase. Agenda Item 10: Discuss: the updated 2023 water rate set by Eastland County Water Supply Agenda Item 11: Discuss/Consider: An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2007-10-08-03, Agenda Item 12: Discuss/Consider: Convene into executive session pursuant to Section 551.071, Texas Government Code, and Section 1.05, Texas Disciplinary Rules of] Professional Conduct to consult District. Regulating Dangerous Building and Structures. with legal counsel regarding CV2246534, Ranger Airfield Maintenance Foundation VS. City of Ranger, in the Judicial District of] Eastland County, Texas Agenda Item 13: Discuss/Consider: Reconvene into open session to take action as deemed appropriate in the City Council's discretion regarding CV2246534, Ranger Airfield Maintenance Foundation VS. City of Ranger, in the. Judicial District Agenda Item 14: Discuss/Consider: Consent Items; the Approval of Monthly Department of Eastland County, Texas Reports: Municipal Court Report- Judge Tammy Archer Fire/EMS Report- Chief Darrel Fox Police Department- Chief Moran Animal Control/Code Enforcement- River Gibson Public Works Report- Andrew Lopez Finance Report- Director Savannahl Fortenberry Library Report- Librarian Diana McCullough REDC 4A Report- President Steve Gerdes REDC 4B Report- President Steve Gerdes Agenda Item 15: Discuss/Consider: Adjournment I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that the above notice of meeting oft the Governing Body of the City of Ranger isa true and correct copy of said notice on the bulletin board at the City Hall of the City of Ranger, a place convenient. and readily available tot the general public at all times, and notice was posted by 5:30p.m., January 6, 2023 and remained posted for 721 hours preceding the scheduled time of the meeting. Sawenmalfortenbeny Savannah Fortenberry, Ranger City Secretary NOTICE OF ASSISTANCE The City council reserves the rightt to convene into Executive Session concerning any oft thei items listed ont this agenda under the authority oft the Mayor, whenever itisc consideredi necessary and legally justified under the Open Meetings Act. Ranger City Hall and Council Chambers arev wheelchair accessible anda accessible parking spaces are available. Request for accommodation ori interpretive: services must be made 481 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact City Secretary's office at (254) 647-3522 fori information or assistance. This Notice was removed from the outside bulletin board on oy. CITY OF RANGER REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Al Regular Meeting oft the Governing Body oft the City of Ranger, Texas, was held on Monday, December 12, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall, 400 West Main StreetRanger, Texas. The following subjects were discussed, to wit: COUNCIL MEMBERS AND CITY STAFF PRESENT: Honorable John Casey CommissionerLarry Monroe Commissioner Terry Robinson Commissioner Kevan Moize Commissioner Samantha McGinnis City Manager Gerald Gunstanson City Secretary Savannah Fortenberry Public Works Director Andrew Lopez Honorable Tammy S. Archer Mayor Place 1-Absent Place 2 Place 3. Place4 4 Agenda Item 01: Call to Order- Mayor Casey Roll Call/Quorum Check- MayorCasey Invocation of Prayer- City Manager Gunstanson Pledge of Allegiancet to United Statès Flag- Mayor Casey Pledge of Allegiance to Texas Flag-Mayor Casey Agenda Item 02: Citizen's Presentation: 1.J Joe Pilgrim spoke regarding the Ranger Airfield; Agenda Item 03: Announcements from City Council or Staff- 1. City Secretary, Savannah Fortenberry, announced City Hall would be closed December 22, 23, and 26th for Christmas and Agenda Item 04: Discuss/Consider: approval of the city council meeting minutes for the regular meeting on Noyember 28, 2022.- Savannah Fortenberry, City Secretary *Motion made by Commissioner Robinson to approve the minutes for the regular meeting on November 28, 2022 and 2nd by Commissioner Moize. All Ayes and Motion Passed. Agenda Item 05: Discuss/Consider: an update regarding the Ranger Economic Development *Steve Gerdes updated council regarding the REDC Boards. Mr. Gerdes stated the boards hired GSLI for $5,950.00 for the first year to help relocate businesses to Ranger, and design a website. statingit! had grown leapsa and bounds and asked for things to work. January 2 for New Years. Corporation 4A and 4B.-: Steve Gerdes, REDC President CITYOF RANGER COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA DECEMBER 12,2022 CONTINUED The REDC hired FSS to clear and mow grass at 3 properties on. loop 254, and remove al billboard Mr. Gerdes stated the EDC was looking at installing lighting facilities on the lamp post near the railroad crossing to be able to plug in lights. The boards are looking at building an ADA compliant ramp in the front of City Hall, and they would need to employ the city engineer to design. Mr. Gerdes also is looking at setting up a teen court in Ranger in conjunction with the Ranger Police Department and Municipal Judge. Commissioner Moize asked that the REDC A&B boards review title 12 on lighting and ADA compliant ramp to ensure the projects were in sign to relocate at al later date. compliance. *No Action Taken. Agenda Item 06: Discuss/Consider: accepting bids for REDC owned properties; parcel 52651 *Motion made by Commissioner Moize to accept the bids received by Giselle N. Gonzalez on both properties lister; parcel 52651 and 52652 and 2nd by Commissioner McGinnis. All Ayes Agenda Item 07: Discuss/Consider: Convene into executive session at 5:58 pm pursuant to Section 551.071, Texas Local Government Code, and Section1.05, Texas Disciplinary Rules of and parcel 52652.-S Steve Gerdes, REDC President and Motion Passed. Professional Conduct to consult with legal counsel regarding: REDC contacting One Source Agreement Agenda Item 08: Discuss/Consider: Reconvene into Open Session at 6:18pm to take action as determined appropriate in the City Council's discretion regarding: REDCçontacting One Source Agreement *An update with the City Attorney took place regarding the REDC contacting One Source Agenda Item 09: Discuss: the 2023 water rate set by Eastland County Water Supply District. - *The public was made aware that Eastland County Water Supply District's 2023 water rate was Agenda Item 10: Discuss/Consider: American Rescue Plan (ARP) Funds Expenditures. = *Motion made by Commissioner Moize to buy tasers and vest through ARP funds for the Police Department; pay all employees $1,500.00 each for premium pay through ARP funds and 2nd by Agenda Item 11: Discuss/Consider: Consent Items; the Approval of Monthly Department Reports: Agreement. NoAction. JohnCasey, Mayor set at $4.17 perthousand. No Action Taken Kevan Moize, Commissioner Place 3 Commissioner Robinson. All Ayes and Motion Passed. Finance Report- Director Savannah Fortenberry Library Report- Librarian Dianal McCullough REDC 4A Report- President Steve Gerdes REDC 4B Report- President Steve Gerdes Municipal Court Report- Judge Tammy Archer Fire/EMS Report- Chief Darrel Fox Policel Department- Chief Moran Animal Control/Code Enforcement- River Gibson Public Works Report- Director Andrew Lopez *A motion was made by Commissioner Moize to approve the reports and 2nd by Commissioner Agenda Item 12: Convene in Executive Session at 6:34pm Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section $ 551.074 to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, or Robinson. All Ayes and the motion passed. dismissal of a public officer or employee.- -John Casey, Mayor City Manager Public Works Director Municipal Judge City Secretary General Consulting Services Agenda Item 13: Discuss/Consider: Reconvene into Open Session at 7:22pm and take *A motion was made by Commissioner Moize to pay the City Manager 2 months of salary pay and 61 months ofi insurance upon his departure and 2nd by Commissioner Robinson. AllAyes and *A motion was made by Commissioner Moize to pay the Public Works Director 2 months of salary upon his departure and 2nd by Commissioner McGinnis. All Ayes and the motion passed. *A motion was made by Commissioner Moize to place the Municipal Court Judge as Interim Office Manager with an interim salary increase of $1,000.00 per month until employment issues are: resolved and 2nd by Commissioner Robinson. All Ayes and the motion passed. *A motion was made by Commissioner Moize to place the City Secretary as Interim City Administrator with an interim salary_increase of $1,000.00 per month until the hiring ofa City AdminstratorManager and 2nd byCommissioner McGinnis. All Ayes and the motion passed. *A1 motion was made by Commissioner Moize to authorize the mayor to engage in Consulting agreements with aj previous consultor, possible private sector firm, and for city services for public works and 2nd by Commissioner Robinson. All Ayes and the motion passed. action from Executive Session - John Casey, Mayor the motion passed. Agenda Item 14: DhsaixCasderAdrumme: 7:30pm *Motioned by Commissioner Robinson to adjourn and Commissioner McGinnis 2nd the motion. All Ayes and Motion Passed. These minutes were approved on the gth day of January, 2023 CITY OF RANGER, TEXAS John Casey, Mayor ATTEST: Savannah Fortenberry, City Secretary CITY OF RAGER CALLED MEETING MINUTES A Called Meeting of the Governing Body oft the City of Ranger, Texas, was held on Monday, December 12, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. in City Hall, 400 West Main Street Ranger, Texas. The following subjects were discussed, to wit: Honorable. John Casey Commissioner Larry Monroe Commissioner Terry Robinson Commissioner Kevan Moize Commissioner Samantha McGinnis City Manager Gerald Gunstanson City Secretary Savannah Fortenberry Public Works Director AndrewI Lopez Honorable Tammy S. Archer COUNCIL MEMBERS AND CITY STAFF PRESENT: Mayor Place 1 Place 2 Place 3 Place4- 2:09pm Agenda Item 01: Call to Order- Mayor Casey Roll Call/Quorum Check-Savannah Fortenberry Agenda Item 02: Citizen's Presentation: 1.1 Noj participation. Agenda Item 03: Diseuss/Consider: discussion of a draft ordinance of the City ofl Ranger, Texas repealing and replacing ordinance no. 2007-10-08-03; adopting regulations concerning dangerous buildings within the city; establishing minimum structural standards; providing for notice and hearings; providing for abatement by owner orcity; providing a penalty; allowing for assessment of city expenses andi imposition of lien; establishing civil remedies by city; providing severability and repealer clauses; *Discussion was held with the public, council, and the city prosecutor. Specific changes were requested to andj providing an effective date.-Kevan: Moize, Commissioner Place 3 be made to the draft ordinance and presented at a later meeting. No Action taken. Agenda Item 04: Discuss/Consider: Adjournment- 3:02pm *Motioned by Commissioner Monroe to adjourn and Commissioner Robinson 2nd the motion. All Ayes and Motion Passed. These minutes were approved on the gth day of January, 2023 CITY OF RANGER, TEXAS John Casey, Mayor ATTEST: Savannah Fortenberry, City Secretary CITY OF RAGER PUBLIC HEARING MEETING MINUTES AF Public Hearing of the Governing Body of the City of Ranger, Texas, was held on Monday, December 12, 2022 at 5:05p.m. in City Hall, 400 West Main Street Ranger, Texas. The following subjects were discussed, to wit: COUNCIL MEMBERS AND CITY STAFF PRESENT: Honorable John Casey CommissionerLary Monroe Commissioner Terry Robinson Commissioner Kevan Moize Commissioner Samantha McGinnis City Manager Gerald Gunstanson City Secretary Savannah Fortenberry Public Works Director Andrew Lopez Honorable Tammy S. Archer Agenda Item 01: Call to Order- Mayor Casey Mayor Place 1- Absent Place 2 Place3 Place 4 Roll Call/Quorum Check- Savannah Fortenberry Item 02: allow citizens an opportunity to discuss the citizen participation plan, the development of local housing and community development needs, the amount of' TxCDBG funding available, all eligible TXCDBG activities, and the use of past TxCDBG funds. The City encourages citizens to participate in the development of this TxCDBG application(s) and to *Disçussion was held regardingthe proposed citizen participation plan, the development of local housing and community development needs, the amount of TxCDBG funding available, all eligible TxCDBG make their views known at this public hearing. activities, and the use of past TxCDBG: funds. No Action Taken Item 03: Close Public Hearing- Mayor Casey 5:23pm These minutes were approved on the gth day of. January, 2023 CITY OF RANGER, TEXAS John Casey, Mayor ATTEST: Savannah Fortenberry, City Secretary LOCAL RABIES CONTROL AUTHORITY The designates of (governing body) (city or county) as the Local Rabies Control (job title or name) Authority (LRCA) for the purposes of the RABIES CONTROL ACT OF 1981. This appointment became effective (date) AUTHORIZING PERSON'S NAME (print): AUTHORIZING PERSON'S TITLE (Mayor/County Judge): AUTHORIZING PERSON'S SIGNATURE: Please print the name and contact information of the appointed individual: NAME: AGENCY: STREET ADDRESS: MAILING ADDRESS: CITY/ISTATEIZIP: JOB TITLE: TELEPHONE: FAX: E-MAIL ADDRESS: Acopy of this form can be sent to: Texas DSHS- Region 11 Zoonosis Control 601 W. Sesame Drive Harlingen, TX78550 Fax: (956) 444-3216 E-Mail: SRIZAoRhsssASPN ORDINANCE NO. 2023-01-23-A AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANGER, TEXAS REPEALING AND REPLACING ORDINANCE NO. 2007-10-08-03; ADOPTING REGULATIONS CONCERNING SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS WITHIN THE CITY; ESTABLISHING MINIMUM STRUCTURAL STANDARDS; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE AND HEARINGS; PROVIDING FOR ABATEMENT BY OWNER OR CITY; PROVIDING A PENALTY; ALLOWING FOR ASSESSMENT OF CITY EXPENSES AND IMPOSITION OF LIEN; ESTABLISHING CIVIL REMEDIES BY CITY; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY AND REPEALER CLAUSES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Ranger (the "City") is a home rule municipality acting under its Charter adopted by the electorate pursuant to Article XI, Section 5 of the Texas WHEREAS, Chapter 214 oft the Texas Local Government Code allows the City to regulate the condition of structures and to require demolition, repair, or removal of substandard structures by the owners of said structures and, if the owner does not take such action, allows for the city to perform the required action and assess its expenses as a lien upon WHEREAS, Section 54.012 of the Texas Local Government Code authorizes the City to file a lawsuit and collect civil penalties regarding substandard structures; and WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Ranger finds that regulating and controlling unsafe, dangerous, dilapidated and substandard buildings within the City is in the best interest of the citizens of the City as such regulation preserves and protects the NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF Section 1. Findings of Fact. The findings and recitations set out hereinabove are found to be true and correct and are hereby adopted by the City Commission and made Section 2. Definitions. The words and phrases contained herein shall have the following meanings ascribed to them unless the context clearly states otherwise: (a) Building. Any structure utilized or intended for supporting or sheltering any (b) Code Enforcement Official. Any person appointed by the City Commission to Constitution; and the property; public health and safety and preserves property values. RANGER, TEXAS, THAT: a part hereof for all purposes as findings of fact. occupancy. enforce violations of this Ordinances or applicable state codes. (c) Minimum Standards. The minimum standards for continued use and occupancy (d) Owner of Record. Any person, agent, firm, corporation, or governmental agency ofab building as set forth in Section 4 herein. shown to be the owner or owners of a building in: () The real property, assumed name, or appraisal district records of Eastland County; (i) The tax or utility records of the City; or (ii) The records of the Secretary of State. (e) Substandard Building. Any building that does not comply with the minimum standards, as defined in Section 4 Section 3. Abatement of Substandard Structures. (a) Itshall be unlawful for any owner or other person in control of a building to allow that building to be in a condition that does not conform to the minimum standards. (b) Any building that does not conform to the minimum standards is hereby declared a public nuisance and shall be subject to abatement by repair, demolition, or removal as necessary upon the issuance of an order to abate issued by the City Commission in accordance with the procedures described in this Ordinance. Section 4. Minimum Standards. A building is considered not to meet the minimum standards, regardless of its date of construction, if the building is dilapidated, substandard, or unfit for human habitation and a hazard to public health, safety, and welfare due to one or more of the following conditions: (a) The building has a roof, ceiling, floors, walls, sills, windows, or foundation, ora any combination thereof, rotted or decayed, and falling apart; ori is uninhabitable due to obsolescence and deterioration caused by neglect, vandalism, fire damage, (b) The building is intended for human occupancy and is in danger of falling (c) The building is a fire menace because it is in a dilapidated condition, as described in subsections (a) and (b, above, or is likely to become a fire menace or or the elements; and injuring persons or property; be set on fire; (d) The building is in unsanitary condition and is likely to create disease (e) The building is damp and in unsanitary condition and is likely to create disease and sickness because of being in the condition described under because of the presence of insects, rodents, or vermin; or subsections (a) - (d, above. Section 5. Authority. (a) The Code Enforcement Official shall have the authority and powers necessary to gain compliance with the provisions of this Ordinance and all other ordinances of the City relating to conditions on property. Such powers include the power to issue notices of violations, issue citations or file criminal complaints, inspect public and private property with permission or after obtaining an administrative search warrant, and use whatever judicial and administrative remedies available under this Ordinance or applicable state (b) The Code Enforcement Official may enter upon any property or premises, with permission or after obtaining an administrative search warrant, to ascertain whether the provisions oft this Ordinance or applicable state codes and statutes are being obeyed, and to make any examinations and surveys as may be necessary in the performance of his or her enforcement duties. Such duties may include the taking of photographs, samples, (c) Its shall be unlawful for any person to interfere with a Code Enforcement Official in laws. or other physical evidence. the performance of his or her duties under this Ordinance. Section 6. Authority to Immediately Secure Building. (a) The City may immediately secure a building that it determines does not meet the minimum standards and is unoccupied or occupied only by persons who do not have a right to occupy the building according to the procedures contained in this Section. (b) Notice. Before the 11th day after the date the building is secured according to subsection (a), above, the City shall give notice to the owner of record by: (i) Personally serving the owner with written notice; (ii) Depositing the notice in the United States mail addressed to the owner at (ii) Publishing the notice at least twice within a ten-day period in a newspaper of general circulation in the City if personal service cannot be obtained and the the owner's last known post office address; owner's post office address is unknown; or (iv) Postingt the notice on orr neart the front door oft thel building if personal service cannot be obtained and the owner's post office address is unknown. (c) Contents of Notice. The notice shall contain identification of the building and the property on which it is located, a description of the existing violation(s) of the minimum standards, a statement that the City will secure or has secured the building, and a notice to the owner that the owner may request a hearing about the City securing the building if such a request is made in writing within thirty (30) days after the date the City secures the (d) Hearing. Ifal hearing is requested by the owner within the time frame described in subsection (c), it shall be held before the City Commission within twenty (20) days of the date the request is filed and conducted pursuant to Section 214.0011(e). building. Section 7. Inspection and Notice of Abatement. (a) Inspection. The code enforcement official shall inspect or cause to be inspected any building the official has probable cause to believe does not meet the minimum standards. If an owner, occupant, agent, or person in control of the premises refuses permission to enter or inspect, the code enforcement official may seek an administrative search warrant from an appropriate court as provided for in Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 18.05. All inspections, entries, examinations, and surveys shall be (b) Determination. After completing thei inspection, the code enforcement official shall determine if there is sufficient evidence that the building is a dangerous building. (c) Notice of Abatement. After an initial determination that there is sufficient evidence that a building is a dangerous building, the code enforcement official shall provide notice to the owner of record of the building, by certified mail, return receipt requested, that the building is believed to be a dangerous building, which shall include a description of the nature of the violation(s) of the minimum standards, and that the owner must vacate and/or repair, demolish, and/or remove the building for the good of the public health, safety, and welfare. Additional notice shall be posted on the dangerous building which done in a reasonable manner. shall read as follows: "THIS BUILDING IS DANGEROUS ACCORDING TO THE MINIMUM STANDARDS SET FORTH IN THE DANGEROUS BUILDINGS ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANGER AND THE OWNER MUST REPAIR, DEMOLISH, OR REMOVE IT. CONTACT FOR FURTHER AT INFORMATION. DATE: (d) Request for a hearing before the City Commission. Ifthe owner does not reply or take action within fifteen (15) days from the date the notice was mailed, the code enforcement official may request that a hearing be held before the City Commission to determine whether the building complies with the minimum standards or if the building is adangerous building. () Ifa public hearing is scheduled, the code enforcement official shall make a diligent effort to discover the identity and address of the owner(s) of record and any lienholders or mortgagees of the building and the underlying property. Due diligence will include searching the following records for information on the property owner or lienholder: (A) Eastland County real property records; (B) Records of the Eastland County Central Appraisal District; (C) Records of the Secretary of State, ift the property owner or lienholder isa corporation, partnership, or other business association; (D) Assumed name records of Eastland County; (E) Tax records of Eastland County; and (F) Utility records of the City of Ranger. (i) The code enforcement official shall provide notice of the public hearing to each owner, lienholder, or mortgagee by certified mail, return receipt requested, no later than ten (10) days prior to the date oft the hearing. The notice shall further advise the owner, lienholder, or mortgagee that he or she will have the burden of proof at such hearing and will be required to submit proof of the scope of any work that may be required to make the building comply with this Ordinance and the (ii) The City shall also publish notice of the public hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the City no later than ten (10) days prior to the date of the public hearing. The published notice must contain the name and address of the owner of the real property (ifit can be determined from a reasonable search of the records described above), a legal description of the affected property and a description of the proceeding, including the date, location, and time of the hearing. (iv) The City may file a copy of the published notice of the hearing in the Official (v) The code enforcement official may provide notice to any unknown owners ori interested parties by posting a copy of the notice described by Section 7(d)(i) on the front door of each improvement situated on the affected property, or as amount of time it will take to reasonably perform the work. Public Records of Eastland County. close to the front door as practicable. Section 8. Order to Abate. (a) Ifit is found at the public hearing that a building is in violation of the minimum standards, the City Commission may order that the building be vacated, secured, repaired, removed, or demolished by the owner within a reasonable time. (b) The order shall allow the owner thirty (30) days to complete the ordered action, unless the owner or lienholder establishes at the hearing that the work cannot reasonably be performed within 30 days. Ifmore than thirty (30) days are allowed to repair, remove, or demolish the building, specific time schedules shall be established for the (c) The owner, lienholder, or mortgagee may not be allowed more than ninety (90) days to complete the ordered action, unless the owner, lienholder, or mortgagee submits a detailed plan and time schedule for the work at the hearing and establishes at the hearing that the work cannot reasonably be completed within ninety (90) days because of the scope and complexity of the work. Ifthe City Commission allows more than ninety (90) days to complete the work, the owner, lienholder, or mortgagee shall be required to regularly submit progress reports to demonstrate compliance with the time schedules commencement and performance of the work. established for the commencement and performance of the work. Section 9. Notice of Order. (a) The City shall promptly mail, by certified mail return receipt requested, a copy of any order issued pursuant to Section 8 of this Ordinance, to the owner of record of the building and to any lienholder or mortgagee, along with a notice containing an identification of the building and the property on which it is located; a description of the violation(s) of the minimum standards; and a statement that the City will secure, vacate, repair, remove, or demolish the building if the ordered action is not taken by the owner within the deadline established by the City Commission, if such information is not already (b) Within ten (10) days following the date that an order is issued, the City shall: contained in the order. (i) File a copy of the order in the office of the City Secretary; and (i) Publish in a newspaper of general circulation in the City a notice containing the following: (A) The street address or legal description of the property; (B) The date the hearing was held; (C) Abrief statement indicating the results oft thel hearing on the contents oft the order; and (D) Instructions stating where a complete copy of the order may be obtained. Section 10. Delivery of Notices. Ifanotice mailed pursuant to Section 7(c) or Section 9(a) of this Ordinance is returned by the United States Postal Service as "refused" or "unclaimed", the validity of the notice is not affected, and the notice is considered delivered. Section 11. Appeal and Judicial Review. Any owner, lienholder, or mortgagee of a property jointly or severally aggrieved by any order issued under this Ordinance shall be entitled to judicial review in District Court. A petition must be filed in District Court by an owner, lienholder, or mortgagee within thirty (30) calendar days after the date of delivery of said order pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Sec. 214.0012. The petition must be verified, set forth that the decision of the City Commission was illegal, in whole or in part, and specify the grounds of the illegality. Section 12. City Abatement; Lien (a) If the building is not vacated, secured, repaired, removed, or demolished, or the occupants are not relocated within the allotted time, the City may vacate, secure, remove, (b) Ifthe City incurs expenses under Section 12(a), the City may assess the expenses on, and the City has a lien against the property, unless it is homestead as protected by (c) The lien is extinguished if the property owner or other person having an interest in (d) The lien arises and attached toi the property ati the time the notice of lien is recorded and indexed in the Official Public Records of Eastland County. The notice must contain the name and address of the owner if that information can be determined with a reasonable effort, a legal description of the real property on which the building was located, the amount of expenses incurred by the City, and the balance due. (e) If the notice is given and the opportunity to relocate the tenants of the building or to repair, remove, or demolish the building is afforded to each mortgagee and lienholder as described in Section 7(b)(ii) or Section 9(a) of this Ordinance, the lien is a privileged or demolish the building or relocate the occupants at its own expense. the Texas Constitution. the legal title to the property reimburses the City for the expenses. lien subordinate only to tax liens. Section 13. Criminal Prosecution. (a) Violation. It shall be unlawful for any person to violate any provision, or fail to (b) Penalty. A violation of any of the provisions, or failure to comply with any of the requirements, of this Ordinance shall constitute a misdemeanor punishable by a maximum fine of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or a maximum fine of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) if the court finds that the violation relates toi fire safety or public health (c) Continuing Violation. Each day a person violates, continues to violate, or permits comply with any requirement, in this Ordinance. and sanitation. aviolation of this Ordinance shall be a separate offense. Section 14. Civil Enforcement. (a) The City may, in accordance with Sections 54.012 et seq. of the Texas Local Government Code, as amended, bring a civil action against an owner of record or the owner's representative in control of the premises violating a provision of this Ordinance relating to dangerously damaged or deteriorated structures or improvements. (b) The civil action may include, but is not limited to, a suit to recover a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000.00 per day or portion of a day during which the violation is committed, continued, or permitted by the owner or owner's representative, if the City proves: () The property owner was notified of the requirements of this Ordinance and (ii) After notification, the property owner committed an act in violation of this Ordinance ori failed tot take an action nevessalylorcomplance with this Ordinance. (c) The City shall have all other available remedies at law and in equity to enforce the Section 15. Repeal. Ordinance No. 2007-10-08-03, adopted on October 22, 2007, is hereby repealed. All other ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby Section 16. Severability. It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Commission that the section, paragraphs, sentences, clauses and phrases of this Ordinance are severable and, if any phrase, sentence, paragraph or section of this Ordinance should be declared invalid by the final judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, Paragraphs and section of this Ordinance, since the same would have been enacted by the City Commission without the incorporation of this Ordinance shall be adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions the owner's need to comply with the requirements; and provisions of this Ordinance. repealed to the extent of such conflict only. or applications of this Ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision, and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be severable. Section 17. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its Section 18. Open Meeting. It is hereby officially found and determined that the meeting at which this Ordinance was passed was open to the public as required and that public notice of the time, place, and purpose of said meeting was given as required by the Open approval and passage and after publication as required by law. Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code. PASSED AND APPROVED ON FIRST READING on this day of PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED ON SECOND READING on this the, 2023. day of ATTEST: 2023. THE CITY OF RANGER, TEXAS Savannah Fortenberry, City Secretary John Casey, Mayor ORDINANCE NO. 20232-00-00 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANGER, TEXAS REPEALING AND REPLACING ORDINANCE NO. 2007-10-08-03; ADOPTING REGULATIONS CONCERNING DANGEROUS SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS WITHIN THE CITY; ESTABLISHING MINIMUM STRUCTURAL STANDARDS; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE AND HEARINGS; PROVIDING FOR ABATEMENT BY OWNER OR CITY; PROVIDING A PENALTY; ALLOWING FOR ASSESSMENT OF CITY EXPENSES AND IMPOSITION OF LIEN; ESTABLISHING CIVIL REMEDIES BY CITY; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY AND REPEALER CLAUSES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Ranger (the "City) is a home rule municipality acting under its Charter adopted by the electorate pursuant to Article XI, Section 5 of the Texas WHEREAS, Chapter 2140 oft the Texas Local Government Code allows the Cityt tor regulate the condition of structures and to require demolition, repair, or removal of substandard structures by the owners of said structures and, ift the owner does not take such action, allows for the city to perform the required action and assess its expenses as a lien upon WHEREAS, Section 54. 012 oft the Texas Local Government Code authorizes the City to file a lawsuit and collect civil penalties regarding substandard structures; and WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Ranger finds that regulating and controlling unsafe, dangerous, dilapidated and substandard buildings within the Cityi isi in the besti interest oft the citizens oft the City as such regulation preserves and protects the NOW, THEREFORE, BEIT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF Section 1. Findings of Fact. The findings and recitations set out hereinabove are found to be true and correct and are hereby adopted byt the City Commission and made Section 2. Definitions. The words and phrases contained herein shall have the following meanings ascribed tot them unless the context clearly states otherwise: (a) Building. Includes, but is not limited to, any stpuclure,shed, garage,-nouse; manufasclured-OF-medular-home, mobile home, alef-OFient-Piensed-OF-Dwsmess, shelter, ROusIng OF-enclesure-ef- persons, animals, moveable property including household- goeds, Pventerk-res9rds furniture, fixtures, and equipmentAny structure Commented [EH1):Changed" dangerous bulding" to "substandard! bulding" throughout. Constitution; and thep property; public health and safety and preserves property values. RANGER, TEXAS, THAT: ap part hereof for all purposes as findings off fact. utilized or intended for supporting or sheltering any occupancy. Commented [EH2):Thisc definition comes fromt the 2021 International BuldingCode. (b) Code Enforcement Official. Any person appointed by the City Commission to (€) Commercial Building Abuilding AMAPSROARAASR people-fora-puble. PuFpose-orecomomesseBdeRCAReBMNdn9eamuNsny-residence-haHS (d) Dangerous Building MFLMGAP-EGE-e somplywitn- (çe) Minimum Standards. The minimum standards for continued use and occupancy (d) Owner of Record. Any person, agent, firm, corporation, or governmental agency () The real property, assumed name, or appraisal district records of Eastland enforce violations oft this Ordinances or applicable state codes. net detined ERRAyASAEN standards, as defined herein: ofabuilding as set forth in Section 4 herein. shown tol bet the owner or owners ofa al buildingi in: Commented [EH3): This definitiona andt thec definition of residential bulding: are nol longerr needb because theyv were! here toclarify some provisions of Section +thata areb being removed. County; () Thet tax or utility records oft the City; or (ii) The records of the Secretary of State. (9) ResdentalBuding-ABudngAaRgHedseroradeBeehedome-Bmiyos WP-amydwelngoramupesinge-amydwelAg#naHSROHROReINP-three-sieres 9A-sepaRale-maanleye-RangaeynawNresaHRedwelin. Adnatd988-P9th3VeINeGMaaGlBr0lai8.H/usedo09AR038Ntransient wesis-OFa-SuGhureEa-reaB-iNe-0F-a5881ed-MPg4 services-are (e) Substandard Building. Any building that does not comply with the minimum Previded-P-connesHoA-WAPRecAupaneyofthet building- Section 3. Abatement of Substandard Structures. standards, as defined in Section 4: (a) It shall be unlawful for any owner or other person in control ofa! building to allow that building to be in a condition that does not conform to the minimum standards. (b) Any building that does not conform tot the minimum standards is hereby declared ap public nuisance and shall be subject to abatement by repair, demolition, or removal as necessary upon the issuance of an order to abate issued by the City Commission in accordance with the procedures described int this Ordinance. Section 4. Minimum Standards. Al building is considered not to meet the minimum standards, regardless of its date of construction, underany ofthe follewing conditions-f the building is dilapidated. substandard. or unfit for human habitation and a hazard to public health. safety. and (a) Any buildingt thatis-e dapidaies-subslansanda-OFMSENAU3R-A3bHaHOP anda hazardt top tew.At foundation, or any combination thereof, rotted or decayed, andf falling apart; or that is uninhabitable due to obsolescence and deterioration caused by neglect, (bi) Any-The building isj intended for human occupancy that-and isi in danger of (Ci) Any-The building that-is a fire menace because it is in a dilapidated condition, as described in subsections (a)) and (ab)), above, or thatis likely to (div) Any-The building that is in unsanitary condition and is likely to create disease because oft the presence of insects, rodents, or vermin;or (ev) Any-The building that-is damp and in unsanitary condition and is likely to create disease and sickness because of being in the condition described under subsections (a) - (ad)(, Dove,dABPOheFRseN, (v) AnFbuAamgocpadsRGHSMeaRAMRoNAS and valid utility A9COURE-WI-IRe-CWP-eNd-P-opeaatng-codoRa connection-to P0ane-a#-#a pressure, 3-COAReCHOR-te discharge sewagef fromthes GNCHPPOASND4PDIeNeFPNe (A) Forresdenta-sukingAANCMRERKbAAHAUDGFEMPWeR, waoyspmmedediosss0A0maIaAe,310lercemaed toa-water source aSepectNereyeanesPPSPNae (B) ForcommerdalsutdingaMa0PRRacolsand hotwatersouree,atoletcommeglededioawalersource-andeapubHe (vii) AFSuNdng-hstdPeE-AmeaN onehundredy-445ofloorspaceloroneooceupantandone hundred-(400)squareleetofeorspaceloreachadanien3-oceupant: welfare due to one or more of thef following conditions: Commented [EH4): Since wer nol longer! haves subsections b andc,lincorporated: subsectiona intot ther main! body of this section: andt the subsections that were Q- (v)! have been changedt toa e. Ialso changed thet tenset tor make sense with how Section +begins. (ai) The Any- building has-witha roof, ceiling, floors, walls, sills, windows, or Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.5" vandalism, fire damage, or the elements; falling and injuring persons or property; become af firer menace or be set on fire; anaPpPoyedpaMaleseplesystem.an, septie-system- SeWeFOaPPoVedpNaale-sepiesysien. (Vii) Any-e buildingt thathas-holes, eacks-oFoterdeledten-OF49eSP9H have Failings for stairs, steps, balconies, porches,and- elsewhere-from-a walking surface to a ower-swFface-more PNEay -Aysusagtaikae----we meislure-esisianesBAHAEOFmSESHGFecOAngOFsuHe9RAg0/eacA (4) AF-suNdng-tns-dPeE-NM-PSPNNoA-Meaing qupment-capabe-e-maRSRg4-RARMR-RedP-emmperalure-0r68 degrees-Fahrenhelt-apont3-ee-abowe-ne-oramd2-eetFom-tne Merrwalk,WEntpasedhmeuidng.beNween.Novembe: tandApalsofeachyear-TMe-nsaiaionafomeg-moeporiableelecie heaters shall-not be used to achieve CPBNeMPNERGOR (i) ArybuldagaidPesneenadpoE-siare aspoPenasispRwdeawwseenele keeping WRA-aFe8GhoPePeApA-ResFmdGAng equpment capable GFmanannga-madPltenyeaues of85 degrees-fahrenheketoFlwentydegyeesiowainantnequEeideiemperalure, whicheverie-wamer,sekweenAPa-sand0ceber31ofeschyearoF (ii) Any-Duiding-that- dees-not-nave operalingswppy-nes-orelectnca service, #electrical service 48 MalseMAMAeehuundes/a00eeta: the buding, #t--ea ufeientto-saleky-cams-9as-mposes0Fapplanoes-and (b) Any-DuHGng that isnot occupied- ----* andis-REseGure-emmumawoReSentyse-haHcOU be entered-erused-by vedperonsoraNdeSAdN-anBidONdHOR.N (c) AybuldingthaHsoardedp-lened,Orsewred- elsie,evenmowgneecueGOmeNP9: nawonedentyoruseOHnebNdng. onsiuangadangeriepesonsdFp9Pe Dathroom,SnoWer-room,and-tOHELFOOR: fixtures; The-DUHGHng constutes-a- AgeSRePMBCRNN, safety,and () The-means-used to secure the building are+ mnadequate to prevent Section5. Authority. (a) The Code Enforcement Official shall have the authority and powers necessary to gain compliance with thep provisions oft this Ordinance and all other ordinances of the City relating to conditions on property. Such powers include the power to issue notices of violations, issue citations or file criminal complaints, inspect public and private property with permission or after obtaining an administrative search warrant. and use whatever (b) The Code Enforcement Official s-authorized-temay enter upon any property or premises, withpermission or after obtaining anadministrative searchy warrant. toa ascertain whether the provisions of this Ordinance or applicable state codes and statutes are being obeyed, and to make any examinations and surveys as may be necessary in the performance of his or her enforcement duties. Such duties may include the taking of (c) Its shall be unlawful for any person to interfere with a Code Enforcement Official in Commented [EH5]: Clarifiedl language int thiss sectiont to judicial and administrative remedies available under this Ordinance or applicable state match thet requirement for permissiono ors search warranti in laws. Section7 7(a). photographs, samples, or other physical evidence. the performance oft his or her duties under this Ordinance. Section 6. Authority to Immediately Secure Building. (a) The City may immediately secure al building that it determines does notr meet the minimum standards and is unoccupied or occupied only by persons who do not have a right to occupy the! building according to the procedures contained int this Section. (b) Notice. Before the 11th day after the date the building is secured according to subsection (a), above, the City shall give notice tot the owner of record by: () Personally serving the owner with written notice; the owner's last known post office address; owner's post office address is unknown; or (i) Depositing the notice in the United States mail addressed to the owner at (ii) Publishing the notice at leastt twice within at ten-day period in ar newspaper of general circulation in the City if personal service cannot be obtained and the (iv) Posting the notice on or near the fronto door oft the! buildingi ifpersonal service cannot be obtained and the owner's post office address is unknown. (c) Contents of Notice. The notice shall contain identification of the building andt the property on which it is located, a description of the existing violation(s) of the minimum standards, as statement thatt the City will secure or has secured the building, and a notice tot the owner that the owner may request al hearing about the City securing thel buildingi if sucha ar requesti is made inv writing within thirty (30) days after the date the City secures the (d) Hearing. Ifal hearingi is requested by the owner within thet time frame described in subsection (c), its shall be! held before the City Commission within twenty (20) days oft the date the request is filed and conducted pursuant to Section: 214.0011(e). building. Section 7. Inspection and Notice of Abatement (a) Inspection. The code enforcement official shall inspect or cause to be inspected any building the official has probable cause to believe does not meet the minimum standards. If an owner, occupant, agent, or person in control of the premises refuses permission to enter or inspect, the code enforcement official may seek an administrative search warrant from an appropriate court as provided for in Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 18.05. All inspections, entries, examinations, and surveys shall be (b) Determination, After completing thei inspection, the code enforcement official shall determine ift therei is sufficient evidence that the building is a dangerous building. (c) Notice of Abatement. After ani initial determination thatt there iss sufficient evidence that a building is a dangerous building, the code enforcement official shall provide notice to the owner of record oft the building, by certified mail, return receipt requested, that the building is believed to be a dangerous building, which shalli include a description of the nature of the violation(s) of the minimum standards, and that the owner must vacate and/or repair, demolish, and/or remove the building for the good of the public health, safety, and welfare. Additional notice shall be posted on the dangerous building which "THIS BUILDING IS DANGEROUS ACCORDING TO THE MINIMUM STANDARDS SET FORTH IN THE DANGEROUS BUILDINGS ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANGER AND THE OWNER MUST REPAIR, DEMOLISH, OR REMOVE IT. done in a reasonable manner. shall read as follows: CONTACT FOR FURTHER AT INFORMATION. DATE:. (d) Request for a hearing before the City Commission. Ift the owner does notr reply or take action within fifteen (15) days from the date the notice was mailed, the code enforcement official may request that al hearing be held before the City Commission to determine whether the building complies with the minimum standards ori ift the building is () Ifap public hearing is scheduled, the code enforcement official shall make a diligent effort to discover the identity and address of the owner(s) of record and any lienholders or mortgagees of the building and the underlying property. Due diligence will include searching the following records for information on the ad dangerous building. property owner or lienholder: (A) Eastland County real property records; (B) Records of the Eastland County Central Appraisal District; (C) Records of the Secretary of State, ift the property owner orl lienholder isac corporation, partnership, or other business association; (D) Assumed name records of Eastland County; (E) Taxi records of Eastland County; and (F) Utility records of the City of Ranger. (i) The code enforcement official shall provide notice of the public hearing to each owner, lienholder, or mortgagee by certified mail, return receipt requested, nol later than ten (10) days prior tot the date oft the hearing. Ther notice shall further advise the owner, lienholder, or mortgagee that he or she will have the burden of proof ats such hearing andy willl be required to submit proof oft the scope of any work that may be required to make the building comply with this Ordinance and the (ii) The City shall also publish notice of the public hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the City no later than ten (10) days prior to the date oft the public hearing. The published notice must contain the name and address of the owner oft the real property (ifit can be determined from a reasonable search oft the records described above), a legal description of the affected property and a description oft the proceeding, including the date, location, and time oft the hearing. (iv) The City mayf file a copy oft thep published notice oft thel hearing int the Official (v) The code enforcement official may provide notice to any unknown owners ori interested parties by posting a copy of the notice described by Section 7(d)(i) on the front door of each improvement situated on the affected property, oras amount oft time itv will take tor reasonably perform the work. Public Records of Eastland County. closet tot thet front door as practicable. Section8. Order to Abate. (a) Ifiti is found at the public hearing that a building is in violation of the minimum standards, the City Commission may order that the building be vacated, secured, repaired, removed, or demolished by the owner within a reasonable time. (b) The order shall allow the owner thirty (30) days to complete the ordered action, unless the owner orl lienholder establishes att thel hearing that the work cannot reasonably be performed within 30 days. Ifmore than thirty (30) days are allowed to repair, remove, or demolish the building, specific time schedules shall be established for the commencement and performance oft the work. (c) The owner, lienholder, or mortgagee may not be allowed more than ninety (90) days to complete the ordered action, unless the owner, lienholder, or mortgagee: submits a detailed plan and time schedule for the work at the hearing and establishes at the hearing that the work cannot reasonably be completed within ninety (90) days because oft thes scope and complexity oft the work. Ifthe City Commission allows more than ninety (90) days to complete the work, the owner, lienholder, or mortgagee shall be required to regularly submit progress reports to demonstrate compliance with the time schedules established for the commencement and performance of the work. Additionallylfthe owme.lenholderor,0F-mOR9agee-ownEPIePery-RGudngsinuchresandand-mprovements, hat-exeeed-$100,0901nola-vaNe,1Re-CHy-COmmes-thathe-owner: nole,9FmagageeSAYAAPoNAHLN031618:a/GBROF: pattrgwarantylp.coyereceldepaig-AdRooNaMAgabUN9 (a) The City shall promptly mail, by certified mail return receipt requested, a copy of any orderi issued pursuant to Section 8 of this Ordinance, to the owner of record of the building and to any lienholder or mortgagee, along with a notice containing an identification of the building and the property on which it is located; a description of the violation(s) of the minimum standards; and a statement that the City will secure, vacate, repair, remove, or demolish the building ift the ordered action is not taken by the owner within the deadline established by the City Commission, ifsuchi information isr not already (b) Within ten (10) days following the date that an orderi isi issued, the City shal!: () File a copy of the order ini the office oft the City Secretary; and (i) Publish in ar newspaper of general circulation int the City a notice containing (A) The street address orl legal description oft thep property; Commented [EH6]: Removed thea abilityt tor requesta bond froma aproperty owner whose property 1s worthr moret than Section9. Notice of Order. $100,000. contained int the order. the following: (B) The date the hearing was held; (C) Abriefs statementi indicating the results oft the hearing ont the contents (D) Instructions stating where a complete copy of the order may be ofthe order; and obtained. Section 10. Delivery of Notices. Ifar notice mailed pursuant to Section 7(c) or Section 9(a) oft this Ordinance isr returned by the United States Postal Service as refused" or" unclaimed", the validity of the notice is not affected, and ther noticei is considered delivered. Section 11. Appeal and Judicial Review. Any owner, lienholder, or mortgagee of a property jointly or severally aggrieved by any orderi issued under this Ordinance shall be entitled toj judicial review in District Court. A petition must bet filedi in District Court by an owner, lienholder, or mortgagee within thirty (30) calendar days after the date of delivery of said order pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Sec. 214.0012. The petition must be verified, set forth that the decision of the City Commission was illegal, in whole ori in part, and specify the grounds oft thei illegality. Section 12. City Abatement Lien (a) Ift the building is not vacated, secured, repaired, removed, or demolished, or the occupants are notr relocated withint the allotted time, the City may' vacate, secure, remove, oro demolish the building or relocate the occupants ati its own expense. (b) Ifthe Cityi incurs expenses under Section 12(a), the City may assess the expenses on, and the City has al lien against the property, unless iti is homestead as protected by (c) Thel lieni is extinguished ift the property owner or other person having ani interest in (d) Thel liena arises and attached tot thep property at thet time ther notice ofl lieni isr recorded and indexed int the Official Public Records of Eastland County. The notice must contain the name and address of the owner if that information can be determined with a reasonable effort, a legal description of the real property on which the building was located, the amount of expenses incurred by the City, and the balance due. (e) If the notice is given and the opportunity to relocate the tenants of the building or tor repair, remove, or demolish the building is afforded to each mortgagee andl lienholder as described in Section 7(b)(i) or Section 9(a) of this Ordinance, thel lien is a privileged the Texas Constitution. thel legal title tot the property reimburses the City for thee expenses. lien subordinate only tot tax liens. Section 13. Criminal Prosecution. comply with any requirement, ini this Ordinance. (a) Violation. It shall be unlawful for any person to violate any provision, or fail to (b) Penalty. A violation of any of the provisions, or failure to comply with any of the requirements, of this Ordinance shall constitute a misdemeanor punishable by a maximum fine of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or a maximum fine of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) ifthe court finds that the violation relates tot fire safety or publichealth and sanitation. (c). Continuing Violation. Each day a person violates, continues to violate, or permits aviolation of this Ordinance shall be as separate offense. Section 14. Civil Enforcement (a) The City may, in accordance with Sections 54.012 et seq. of the Texas Local Government Code, as amended, bring a civil action against an owner of record or the owner's representative in control of the premises violating a provision of this Ordinance relating to dangerously damaged or deteriorated structures ori improvements. (b) The civil action may include, buti is notl limited to, a suit to recover a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000.00 per day or portion of a day during which the violation is committed, continued, or permitted by the owner or owner's representative, if the City () The property owner was notified of the requirements oft this Ordinance and (ii) After notification, the property owner committed an acti in violation of this Ordinance ort failedt tot take ana actionnecessary for compliance witht this Ordinance. (c) The City shall have all other available remedies atl lawa and in equity to enforce the Section 15. Repeal. Ordinance No. 2007-10-08-03, adopted on October 22, 2007, is hereby repealed. All other ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby Section 16. Severability. Itis! hereby declaredt tol be the intention oft the City Commission that the section, paragraphs, sentences, clauses and phrases of this Ordinance are severable and, ifa any phrase, sentence, paragraph or section oft this Ordinance shouldb be declared invalid by the final judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, Paragraphs and section oft this Ordinance, since the same would have been enacted by the City Commission without the incorporation of this Ordinance shall! be adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction to bei invalid, thei invalidity shall nota affect other provisions or applications of this Ordinance which can be given effect without thei invalid provision, and tot this end the provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be severable. Section 17. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its approval and passage and after publication as required byl law. Section 18. Open Meeting. Itis hereby officially found and determined that the meeting at which this Ordinance was passed was open to the public as required and that public notice oft thet time, place, and purpose ofs said meeting was given as required byt the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code. proves. the owner's need to comply with ther requirements; and provisions oft this Ordinance. repealed to the extent of such confict only. PASSED AND APPROVED ONI FIRST READING on this day of PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED ON SECOND READING ont thist the. day 20232. of ATTEST: 20232. THE CITY OF RANGER, TEXAS John Casey, Mayor Savannah Fortenberry, City Secretary CITY OF RAGER NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the Governing Body of the City of Ranger, Texas, will bel held on Monday, January 9, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall, 400 West Main Street Ranger, Texas. The following subjects will be discussed, to wit: Agenda Item 01: Call to Order- Mayor Casey Roll Call/Quorum Check Invocation of Prayer Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag Agenda Item 02: Citizen's Presentation-At this time, anyone on the list will be allowed to speak on any matter other than personnel matters or matters under litigation, for a length of time not to exceed THREE minutes. No Council/Board discussion or action may take place on a matter until such matter has been placed on an agenda and posted in accordance with law. Agenda Item 03: Announcements from City Council or Staff-Comments may be made by council or staff, BUTNO ACTIONTAKEN on the following topics without specific notice. Those items include: Expressions of Thanks, Congratulations or Condolence; Information on Holiday schedules; Recognition of public officials, employees or citizens other than employees oro officials whose status may be affected by the council through action; Reminders of community events or announcements involving an imminent threat to the public health and Agenda Item 04: Discuss/Consider: approval of the city council meeting minutes for the Agenda Item 05: Discuss/Consider: approval to designate the Animal Control Officer as the Local Rabies Control Authority as required by the Texas Health and Safety Code 826.017. Agenda Item 06: Discuss/Consider: FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2023-01-23-A: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANGER, TEXAS REPEALING AND REPLACING ORDINANCE NO. 2007-10-08-03; ADOPTING REGULATIONS CONCERNING SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS WITHIN THE CITY; ESTABLISHING MINIMUM STRUCTURAL STANDARDS; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE AND HEARINGS; PROVIDING FOR ABATEMENT BY OWNER OR CITY; PROVIDING Al PENALTY; ALLOWING FOR ASSESSMENT OF CITY EXPENSES AND IMPOSITION OF LIEN; ESTABLISHING CIVIL REMEDIES BY CITY; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY AND REPEALER CLAUSES; AND Agenda Item 07: Discuss/Consider: rescinding Resolution No. 2014-01-13-A: a resolution of the City of Ranger authorizing the city secretary to open a bank account at first financial safety of the people of the municipality. regular meeting on December 12, 2022. PROVIDING AN: EFFECTIVE DATE. CITY OF RANGER COUNCIL MEETING. AGENDAJANUARY9,2V23 CONTINUED bank, Ranger, Texas, for the purpose of establishing a Ranger PD lease account to accept monthly deposits for annual lease payment for vehicles. Agenda Item 08: Discuss/Consider: accepting bid recommendation and authorize the interim city administrator to proceed with the purchase from Jacob and Martin for the purchase of Agenda Item 09: Discuss/Consider: using funds from the police lease account to pay pickup, trailer, and excavator. for the non-grant portion of pickup, trailer, and excavator purchase. Agenda Item 10: Discuss: the updated 2023 water rate set by Eastland County Water Supply Agenda Item 11: Discuss/Consider: An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2007-10-08-03, Agenda Item 12: Discuss/Consider: Convene into executive session pursuant to Section 551.071, Texas Government Code, and Section 1.05, Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct to consult District. Regulating Dangerous Building and Structures. with legal counsel regarding CV2246534, Ranger Airfield Maintenance Foundation VS. City of Ranger, in the. Judicial District of] Eastland County, Texas Agenda Item 13: Discuss/Consider: Reconvenei into open session to take action as deemed appropriate in the City Council's discretion regarding CV2246534, Ranger Airfield Maintenance Foundation Vs. City of Ranger, in the. Judicial District of Eastland County, Texas Agenda Item 14: Discuss/Consider: Consent Items; the Approval of Monthly Department Reports: Municipal Court Report- Judge Tammy Archer Fire/EMS Report- Chief Darrel Fox Police Department- Chief Moran Animal Control/Code Enforcement- River Gibson Public Works Report- Andrew Lopez Finance Report- Director Savannah Fortenberry Library Report-Librarian Dianal McCullough REDC 4A Report- President Steve Gerdes REDC 4B Report- President Steve Gerdes Agenda Item 15: Discuss/Consider: Adjournment I,the undersigned authority, dol hereby certify that the above notice of meeting of the Governing Body of the City of Ranger isa true and correct copy of said notice on the bulletin board at the City Hall of the City of Ranger, a place convenient and readily available to the general public at all times, and notice was posted by 5:30p p.m., January 6, 2022 and remained posted for 721 hours preceding the scheduled time of the meeting. Saxamnalfortenbeny Savannah Fortenberry, Ranger City Secretary NOTICEOF ASSISTANCE The City council reserves the rightt to convenei intol Executive Session concerning any of thei items listedo on this agenda under the authority oft the Mayor, wheneveri itis consideredi necessary and legallyj justified under the Open Meetings Act. Ranger City Hall and Council Chambers are wheelchair accessible: and accessible parking spaces are available. Request for accommodation ori interpretive services must be made 481 hours priort tot this meeting. Please contact City Secretary's office at (254)647-35221 fori information or assistance. This Notice was removed from the outside bulletin board on. Resolution No. 2014-01-13-A RGA A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RANGER AUTHORIZINGTIE CITY SECRETARYTO OPEN A BANK. ACCOUNT AT FIRST FINANCIAL BANK, RANGER, TEXAS, FOR THE: PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHINGA RANGER PD LEASE ACCOUNT TO ACCEPT MONTHLY DEPOSITS FOR WHEREAS the City of Ranger will deposit funds to be used exclusively for Annual ANNOAL LEASE PAYMENT FOR VEHICLES: Payment on Leased Vehicles; and and WHEREAS the City of Ranger has a need tol keep these funds in a special account; NOW' THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BYT THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE Section L. That a new: signature card be issued for the City of Ranger PD Lease. Account CITY OF RANGER with the following signatures authorized: Mayor, Troy Emery City Secretary Mary Wells Commissioner Joe Pilgrim Human Resources Charlotte Allmon PASSED AND APPROVED this 13th dayofJanuary, 2014. CITY OF RANGER bey Troy Emery, Mayor ATTEST: Mary Wells, Gvehua INTEGRITY EXCELLENCE TRUST January5,2023 JAGOB MARTIIN John Casey, Mayor City of Ranger 400 W. Main St Ranger, TX76470 RE: Contract Bid Award Recommendation (REVISED) Remaining Unused Funds Equipment Purchase TWDB DWSRF #62746, CID03 Dear Mayor Casey: Quotes were received by email for purchase of a pickup truck, trailer, and excavator on December 8, 2022. Two quotes were received' for thet trailer and excavator and four quotes were received for the pickup truck. Acopy of thet tabulation of quotes received is attached to this letter. Thel low quotes were: submitted by the following vendors 1. Trailer- - Dirty' Work Construction 2. Excavator- - Yellowhouse Machinery 3. Pickup Truck- - Bruner Motors, Inc. All three have indicated that the equipment is in stock and can be delivered in ai few days. We see no reason fort the Cityr not to purchase any or all oft the equipment from the low bidders. Please let us know how youv would like to proceed, and Iwill work on concurrence of award with TWDB. Sincerely, gas Luke Van Diest, P.E. JACOB IN MARTIN info@)acobmartin.com www,acobmartin.com: 3465 Curryl Lane 325.695.1070 1508 Santaf Fe, Suite 203 817.594.9880 1014E Broadway Lubbock, TX7 79401 806.3 368.6375 TBPE Firm# #: 2448 TBAE Firm# #: BR2261 TBPLSFirm#: 10194493 Abilene, TX 79606 Weatherford, TX7 76086 1 C 3 5 3 % 3 3 - 3 8 3 9 5 7 3 315 CITY OF RANGER QUOTE REMAINING TWDB FUNDS EQUIPMENT PURCHASE Show prices ini numerals. Round offi unity prices to two decimal places only. Thesel Bidl Prices musti include alll labor, materials, equipment, insurance, overhead, superintendence, transportation, profits &i incidentals to çover the: finished' Work called fori int the Contract! Documents. For all Labor, Materials, Equipment and Incidentals to Furnish and Deliver the] Following: Bid Item 1 Pickup Truck 2 Trailer 3 Excavator NOTES: Est. Qty. Unit 1 1 1 Unit Price Extended Amount $ 80,352 $ 13,608 $ 90,800 Description LS $ 80,352 LS $ 13,608 LS $ 9a,800 1). Price may be quoted for onei item or multiple items. Owner may award contract to one or multiple vendors. 2). Vendor shall review item specifications attached for specific item requirements. 3). Price shall include delivery to City ofl Ranger, 400' W. Main Street, Ranger, TX 4). Bidder shall enter the number of days required for delivery ofequipment: Venoor wolend commt 5). Bidder signature - & 12-08-2022 CITY OF RANGER QUOTE REMAINING TWDB FUNDS EQUIPMENT PURCHASE Show pricesin numerals. Round offv unit prices tot two decimal places only. These Bid Prides must include alll labor, materials, equipment, insurance, overhead, superintendence, transportation,; prpfits &i incidentals to cover the finished Work called fori int the Contract Documents. For all Labor, Materials, Equipment and) Incidentals to Furnish and Deliver thel Following: Bid Item 1 Pickup Truck 2 Trailer 3 Excavator NOTES: Est. Qty. Unit 1 1 1 Unit Price Extended Amount 80,352 13,608 92,800 Desçription LS $66,960 LS s 1,340 LS $ m,800 1). Price may be quoted for one item ori iqultiplei items. Owner may award pontract to one or multiple vendors. 2). Vendor shall review item specifieations-tiaehed: for specifici item reqyifements. 3). Price shall include delivery to City ofRanger, 400 W. Main Street, Ranger, TX 4).. Bidder shall enter the number of days required ardeliveryegipment - 5). Bidder signature & date: a - 12/6/22 Y see corrected quote sheet : WRD-255 01/17 BIDDER'S CERTIFICATIONS Name: Project Rurchase City ot Ranger RVF Eqyipmenh Project Number: 62744 Contract For: Egupment Rurchase The following certifications must be completed by thel bidder for each contract. A. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: have developed and have oni file at each establishment affirmative action programs pursuant to 41 CFR Part 60-1.7. Ihave: () participated in previous contract(s) or subcontract(s) subject to the equal opportunity clause under Executive Orders 11246 and 11375. Ihave filed all notices, contract specifications, and compliance reports due under the requirements contained in 41 (V) not participated in previous contracts(s) subject to the equal opportunity clause under CFR Part 60-4. Executive Orders 11246 and 11375 and 41 CFR Chapter 60. B. NONSEGREGATED FACILITIES certify that I do not and will not maintain any facilities provided for my employees in a segregated manner, or permit my employees to perform their services at any location under my control where segregated facilities are maintained; and that I will obtain a similar certification prior to the award of any federally assisted subcontract exceeding $10,000 which isnot exempt from the equal opportunity clause as required by 41 CFR Part 60-1.8. Iwill obtain a similar certification from any proposed subcontractor(s), when appropriate. Iunderstand that a false statement on this certification may be grounds for rejection oft this bid proposal or termination oft the contract award. Brenton Behlex Paytnèr Typed Name and Title of Bidder's Authorized Representative I2/B/2- Date Signature of] Bidder's Authorized] Representative B Drhy MorkConshruchon n90 CR4NE,",1X74857 Name and Address of Bidder SRF-404 4/16/2015 Debarment / Suspension Certification L_Brenton Beher (Authorizedi Representative ofl Recipient) hereby certify that I have checked on the federal System for Award Management (www.sam.gov) website and determined that DayMwkCmhnehion is not shown as an "excluded party" that is debarred, suspended or otherwise excluded from or ineligible forj participation in federal assistance programs under Executive Order 12549. (See 2 CFR Part 180 and 2 CFR Part 1532 for additional information on the federal governmentwide debarment and suspension system for (Name of entity) nonprocurement programs and activities.) Iunderstand that ai false statement herein may subject me toj penalties under federal and state laws relating to filing false statements and other relevant statutes. 12/8/22 Date Signature Parnex Title Brenton Rehler Name ofRecipient Verifying prime contractors and subcontractors for construction, equipment, supplies and services: Using the www.sam. gov website, ther recipient must verify prior to awarding the contract that the prime contractor is notl listed as an' "excluded party" thati is debarred, suspended or otherwise excluded: from ori ineligible. Once any subcontractors are known, they also must be verified as not listed as an' "excluded party" prior to award ofa subcontract. The recipient must print a dated record oft the verification from the www.sam.goy website and retaina copy thati is available fori review by TWDB. The prime contractors ands subcontractors must be verified prior to the contract award or the costs may be disallowed. ED-104 10/06/2016 CONTRACTORS ACT OF ASSURANCE RESOLUTION Ihereby certify thati it was RESOLVED by a quorum oft the directors ofthe VOork Construchion emership (Name of Corporatien), Dwhy meeting on the 1S+ day of December 2022 that: Authorized Representative(s): Brenton Behler be, and herebyi is/are authorized to act on behalfof DdyakCansincion (Name of Gerperetien), as its representative in all business transactions conducted ini the Stateof Paymnershis Texas, and; Partners That all above resolution was unanimously ratified by thel BoarofDirvctursat. said meeting and that the resolution! has not been rescinded or amended and is nowi in full forces and effect; and; In authentication oft the adoption oft this resolution, Isubscribe my name and affix the seal oft the Corporation this gh day of Mecemhec, 2022- < bMsastip [SEAL] WRD-255 01/17 BIDDER'S CERTIICATIONS Project Name: Reaiaiaglaused EncEpmpat Project Number: 62746 Contract For: Eguipmest The following certifications must be completed by the bidder for each contract. A. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Thave developed and have on file at each establishment affirmative action programs pursuant to 41 CFR Part 60-1.7. Ihave: (5 participated in previous contract(s) or subcontract(s) subject to the equal opportunity clause under Executive Orders 11246 and 11375. Ihave filed all notices, contract specifications, and compliance reports due under the requirements contained in 41 ( not participated in previous contracts(s) subject to the equal opportunity clause under CFRI Part 60-4. Executive Orders 11246 and 11375 and 41 CFR Chapter 60. B. NONSEGREGATED FACILITIES Vicertify that I do not and will not maintain any facilities provided for my employees in a segregated manner, or permit my employees to perform their services at any location under my control where segregated facilities are maintained; and that I will obtain a similar certification prior to the award ofa any federally assisted subcontract exceeding $10,000 which is not exempt from the equal opportunity clause as required by 41 CFR Part 60-1.8. Iwill obtain a similar certification from any proposed subcontractor(s), when appropriate. Iunderstand that a false statement on this certification may be grounds for rejection of this bid proposal or termination ofthe contract award. Brenton Wocds Sales Typed Name and Title of Bidder's Authorized Representative Bobnhp Signature of Bidder's Authorized Representative Ylowhovse Machinery Name and Address of] Bidder 1-10-22 Date Brenton Wwaods IIL EHay 80 Ablane,TK 7860/ CITY OF RANGER QUOTE REMAINING TWDB FUNDS EQUIPMENTFURCHASE Show prices inr numerals. Round off unitp prices tot two decimal places only. Thesel Bid] Pricest musti include alll labor, materials, equipment, insurance, overhead, superintendence, transportation,' profits &i incidentals to cover the finished' Work called fori int the Contractl Documents. For all Labor, Materials, Equipment and) Incidentals to Furnish and Deliver thel Following: Bid Item 1 Pickup' Truck 2 Trailer 3 Excavator NOTES: Est. Qty. Unit 1 1 1 Unit Price Extended Amount Description LS $ LS $ LS $59,500 $ 59500 1). Price may be quoted for onei item or multiple items. Owner may award contract to one or multiple vendors. 2). Vendor shall review item specifications attached for specifici item requirements. 3). Prices shalli include delivery to City ofRanger, 400 W.1 Main Street, Ranger, TX 4).. Bidder shall enter the number of days required for delivery of equipment: In Stockane daydelvy 5). Bidder signature & date: Baakw2 GM Vehicle Locator Dealer Information BRUNER MOTORS, INC. 1515 S LOOP STEPHENVILLE, TX 76401 Phone: 254-968-2135 Fax: 254-965-5439 16T49ME73PF164242 Model Year: 2023 Make: GMC Model: 2500HD Sierra PEG: 3SA-SLE Trim Event Code: 5000-Delivered to Dealer Order #: BVMDOC MSRP: $61,430.00 Order Type: FNR-Fleet Commercial Stock #: 230076 Inventory Status: NIA Total Cash Allowance: NIA Total Cash Allowance: N/A TK20743-Crew Cab Standard Box, 4WD Primary Color: GAZ-Summit White Trim: HOU-3SAI3SB/3VL/1SA-Cloth, Jet Black, Interior Engine: L8T-Engine: 6.6L, Gasoline' V-8, SIDI Transmission: MYD-6-Speed. Automatic Additional Vehicle Information GM Marketing Information Vehicle Options Chargeable Options MSRP $545.00 $2,330.00 $595.00 $890.00 $600.00 $35.00 $525.00 BVQ-Assist Steps, Tubular, 6" Rectangular, $795.00 Chrome CGN-Bed Liner, Spray-on, Black Textured Polyurea DWC-Mirrors, O/S: Man.Fold.,Man. Ext., Heat, $220.00 Turn Indicator PCQ-SLE Convenience Package PDJ-Driver Alert Package. 2 PQB-Driver Alert Package 1 PXD-Wheels: 18" Machined. Aluminum w/ Black Accents UY2-Wiring Provisions: Camper X31-Off-Road Package B1J-Liner, Rear' Wheelhouse FE9-50-STATE EMISSIONS GT4-Rear Axle: 3.73 Ratio JGF-GVW Rating 10,650 Lbs L8T-Engine: 6.6L, Gasoline V-8, SIDI MYD-6-Speed Automatic UD5-Parking Assist, Front & Rear Sensors VQ2-Holdback Not Applicable,Dealer Fleet Assistance No Cost Options Other Options 3SA-SLE AKO-Deep Tinted Glass AU3-Power Door Locks B30-Floor Covering: Carpet, Color Keyed C49-Defogger, Rear Window Electric E63-Body: Pick-Up Bed GAZ-Summit White IOR-GMC Infotainment System K34-Cruise Control KI3-Heated Steering Wheel NQF-Transfer Case: w/ Rotary Dial Control, Electronic Shift QF6-Tires: LT275/70 R18 All Terrain, Blackwall QT5-Tailgate Function-Manual w! Assist, Pwr Release T3U-LED Fog Lamps, Front U2K-SiriusXM Satellite Radio (subscription) UEU-Sensor, Forward Collision Alert UHY-Automatic Emergency Braking V46-Bumper, Front, Chrome VK3-Front License Plate Mounting Provisions ZYG-Tire, Spare: LT275/70 R18 All Terrain, A2X-Power Seat Adjuster (Driver's Side) ATH-Keyless Open & Keyless Start AZ3-Seats: Front 40/20/40 Split-Bench, Full BTV-Remote Vehicle Starter System CJ2-Climate Control, Electronic - Dual-zone G80-Auto Locking Differential, Rear USA,SBOVISA-Ce, Jet Black, Interior Trim JL1-Integrated Trailer Brake Controller K47-Heavy Duty Air Filter N37-Steering Column, Manual Tilt & Telescoping NZZ-Skid Plates QK2-GMC MultiPro Tailgate SAF-Lock, Spare Tire U01-Roof Marker Lamps UE1-OnStar Communication System UF2-Lighting, Cargo Box, LED UVC-Rear Vision Camera VJH-Bumper, Rear, Chrome Step 282-Trailering Package Feature Blackwall "-"indicates vehicle belongs to Trading Partner's inventory Disclaimer: GMI has triedt tor make the pricing information provided int this summary, accurate. Please refer to actual vehicle invoice, however, for complete pricing information. GMI will not make any sales or policy adjustments in the case ofi inaccurate pricing information int this summary. ADDENDUMI NO.1 DECEMBER: 1,2022 PROJECT: CITY OF RANGER BID DATE: DECEMBER 8, 2022 REMAININGTWDB: FUNDS EQUIPMENTI PURCHASE Thef following changes and/oradditions! shalll be made to thel Plans, Specifications, and Contract Documents for the above referenced project. Bidder shall acknowledge receipto ofthis Addendum by signing below and returning this Addendum with the Bid. 1) SPECIFIÇATIONS a) Pickup Truck i) Fuel Type shall be gasoline. Diesel trucks will not be considered by the Owner for purchase. ii) Cabs shalll have 41 full-size doors (e.g., Crew Cabs size). Qushuts bwmmtov Prepared by: JACOB I MARTIN TBPE Firm No. 2448 Bidder's Acknowledgment 12-2-d0 Date CITY OFI RANGER QUOTE REMAINING TWDBI FUNDS EQUIPMENT PURCHASE Show pricesi ini numerals. Round off unit prices tot two decimal places only. These Bid Prices musti include all labor, materials, equipment, insurance, overhead, superintendence, transportationy profits &i incidentals to coveri thei finished Worko called fori int the Contract Documents. For all Labor, Materials, Equipment: and Inçidentals tol Furnish and Deliver the Following: Bid Item 1 Pickup Truck: 2 Trailer 3 Excavator NOTES: Est, Qty, Unit 1 1 1 Unit Price Extended Amount Description LS $ 560,130 LS S LS 1). Prices mayl be quoted for one Item ors multiplei items. Owner may award contract to one or multiple vendors. 2). Vendor shallr roview item specifications attached for specifici item requirements. 3). Prices shalll Include delivery to Cityo ofl Ranger, 400 W.N Main Street, Ranger, TX 4). Bidder shall enter the nember ofdaysrequired for delivery ofequipment: 3dAy/5 a-a-3a 5). Bidder signature & date: Onghuth Dnumen Metos CITY OFRANGER QUOTE REMAINING TWDB FUNDS EQUIPMENT PURCHASE Show prices in numerals. Round off unit prices tot two decimal places only. These Bid Prices must include alll labor, materials, equipment, insurance, overhead, superintendence; transportation, profits &i incidentals to cover the finished' Work called for int the Contract Documents. For all Labor, Materials, Equipment and Incidentals to) Furnish, and Deliver thel Following: Bid Item 1 Pickup Truck 2 Trailer 3 Excavator NOTES: Est. Qty. Unit 1 I 1 Unit Price Extended Amount Description LS $ LS $ LS 19,735 1). Price may be quoted for onei item or multiple items. Owner mays award contract to one or multiple vendors. 2). Vendor shall review item specifications attached for specific item requirements. 3), Prices shall include delivery to City of Ranger, 400 W. Main Street, Ranger,TX 4). Bidder shall enter the number of days required for deliveryofequipment 5). Bidder signature & date: 1-8-2002 KB City of Ranger TWDB DWSRF Pickup Truck Requirements: 1. %Ton 2. 4-wheel drive 4. Gasoline powered engine 5. Heater & air conditioning 6. Rear mounted trailer hitch equivalent Trailer Requirements: 1., Dual Axle 2. 15,000 pound minimum capacity 3. Bumper pull hitchtype 4. Ramps for loading & unloading equipment Equipment: Specifications for Materials Purchase 3. Extended cab with 4i Independentlyopening doors 7. Options: Ford F250 Super Duty, Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, Dodge Ram 2500, or approved 5. Capable of transporting excavator equipment (15-3" length, 5'-9" width) Excavator Requirements: 1. 18" bucket 2. 300mm rubber track 3. Suspension Seat 5'-8" long arm . Angled blade 5. Enclosed cabv with heater and air conditioning 7. Hydraulic Clamp (e.g., John Deere #BYT11548) 9. 2year/20001 hour extended: warranty 5. Compatible with Owner's existing John Deerel brand attachments 10. Options: John Deere 35G Compact Excavator or approved equivalent WRD-255 01/17 BIDDER'S CERTIFICATIONS Project Name: Project Number: Contract For: Remaiainy TWDB Furols Equitet foreless Cihyat Pasc The following certifications must be completed by thel bidder for each contract. A. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: have developed and have on file at cach establishment affirmative action programs pursuant to 41 CFR Part 60-1.7. Ihave: ) participated in previous contract(s) or subcontract(s) subject to the equal opportunity clause under Executive Orders 11246 and 11375. I have filed all notices, contract specifications, and compliance reports due under the requirements contained in 41 ) 1 not participated inj previous contracts(s) subject to the equal opportunity clause under CFR Part 60-4. Executive Orders 11246 and 11375: and 41 CFR Chapter 60. B. NONSEGREGATED FACILITIES Icertify that I do not and will not maintain any facilities provided for my empleyees inz a segregated manner, or permit my employees to perform their services at any location under my control where segregated facilities are maintained; and that I will obtain a similar certification prior to the award of any federally assisted subcontract exceeding $10,000 which is note exempt from the equal opportunity clause as required by 41 CFR Part 60-1.8. Iwill obtain a similar certification from any proposed subcontractor(s), when appropriate. lunderstand that a false statement on this certification may be grounds for rejection ofthis bid proposal or termination of the contract award. Slepken BatH bentrel Manage Typed Namé and TitleofBidder's. Authorized Representative 1-8-2022 Date Authorized Representative Ale Big Tex Trailey WorldAbilent Name and Address of Bidder 1502 w. CirleTe Ablune; RR 79601 BLAKE FULENWIDER! DODGE 96101H20 EASTLAND,TX76448 254/631-0333 DEAL# 38954 STOCK# R90890 CUST# R90890 RETAIL PURCHASE AGREEMENT Purchaser's Name(s): cmy OF RANGER Address: 400 WEST MAINST RANGER TX76470 Telephone (1): 254-647-3522 E-mail:_ VEAR 2022 VIN/SERIALN NO. ACAUREC.7NA3B0ASA THE VEHICLEIS: Deall Number 38954 Date:_ 12/08/2022 County: EASTLAND DOB: Telephone (2): D.L./State L.D.#: MODEL 2500 ODOMETER READING NotA Accurate Issuing State: COLOR GRAY 245 DRENTAL CASH PRICE OFI VEHICLE Exp. Date:_ 12/06/2022 STOCKN NO. R90890 SALESPERSON DOTHER Thes abovei information! hast been requested sot thaty wer mayv verityy youri identity. Bysigningb below,) your represent that yous ares at least 1Byears ofages and have authority to enteri into this Agreement. The Odometer Readingfo fort the Vehicley yous arep purchasingisa accurate unless indicated otherwise. Please refert tot the Odometer Mileage Statementf fori fulld disclosure. MAKE RAM PRIOR USE DISCLOSURE WARRANTY: STATEMENT NEW OUSED ODEMONSTRATOR OFACTORY OFFICIALEXECUTIVE for a particular purpose, unless thel box beside "USED VEMICLE LIMITED WARRANTY APPLIES" is marked below or we enter Into at service contract with you at the time of, or within 90 days of, thec date oft this transaction. All warranties, lfany, byar manufacturer or supplier other thand our Dealership are theirs, not ours, and only such manufacturer or supplier shall be llable for periormance under such warranties. We nelther assume nors authorize any other persont to assumei for us anyl llability in connection with the sale CONTRACTUAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT (USED VEHICLES ONLV) The Information TOTAL SELLING PRICE you see ont the window form fort this Vehicle is part of this contract. Information on the window form overrides any contrary provisions In the contract of sale. Traduccion LESS: TRADE-IN ALLOWANCE DusedV Vehiclel Limited Warranty Applies. Wea are providingaUsed Vehiclel Limited Waranty'inconnection, N/A wth this transaction.: Anyimplied warranties apply fort the duration oft thel Limited Warranty 58115.00 N/A N/A NA N/A N/A 58115.00 N/A N/A 58115.00 NA 113.60 150.00 23.75 N/A 184.25 35.00 N/A 58621.60 N/A 1000.00 NA 57621.60 We are selling this Vehicle to you AS-IS and we expressly disclaim all warranties, OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES: express and implied, including any implied warranties of merchantabllty and fitness See attached Addendum Sticker oft the Vehicle and related goods and services. espanola: Vea el dorso. SUBTOTAL N/A SALEST TAX DEALER'S INVENTORY TAX N/A DOCUMENTARYI FEE* STATEI INSPECTION FEE DEPUTY SERVICE FEE LICENSEI FEE TITLEFEE TRADE-IN VEHICLE INFORMATION Model: NI Odometer Reading: NotAccurate Balance Owed &L Uenholder: Year: Make: NA NA VIN/Serial No: N/A Trade-In Allowance: N/A Color: NA NA OTHER ATEPALUNDESIANDNOS AND INTEGRATED DOCUMENTS OIFE BOX ISN MARKED, PLEASE SEE1 THE DELIVERY CONFIRMATION OIFE BOXI ISI MARKED, PLEASE: SEE1 THE CONDITIONAL DELIVERY AGREEMENT Dealer's Inventory, Tax: The Dealer's Inventory Tax charge Is Intended to N/A reimburse the Dealer for ad valorem taxes on Its motor vehicle inventory. The charge, whichi is paidi byt thel Dealert tot the oanyuxmooalseo, TOTAL DUE is not a taxi imposed on a consumer by thes government, andi is not required DDEPOSITODOWNI Deposit, see Deposit Receipt PAYMENT *Documentary! Fee: A documentary feei is not an official fee. A documentary fee is not required by law, but may be charged to buyers for handling documents relating to the sale. A documentary fee may not exceed a LESS CASHD DUE AT DELVERY reasonable amount agreedi to by the parties. This noticel is required by law. AMOUNT TOE BEI FINANCED to be charged by the Dealer to the consumer. REBATE Traduccion espanola: Vea el dorso. (See Paragraphs 12and 17 This Agreement and: any documents whicha are partofthis transaction or incorporated herein comprise the entir agreamenta affecting this Retail Purchase Agreement: and no. other agreement ort understanding ofa any nature conceming the same has been mades ore entered into, orwiber recignized, Have readofthet terms and conditions ofthis Agreement and agree tot them asi if they were printed above my signature. lfurther acknowledge recpipt ofa popy oft this Agreement. ThisAgreement shall not become binding until signed and accepted by anA Authorized! Dealership! Representative. T Purchaser Purchaser DéalerCAP Accepted byA Authorz-dDealerhip Represerlative N/A 557771"BFD-F CATALOG #8963171 02015CDKG Global, uC Texas (01/16) ADDENDUM: NO.1 DECEMBER: 1,2022 PROJECT: CITY OF RANGER BIDDATE: DECEMBER 8,2022 REMAINING TWDBI FUNDS EQUIPMENT PURCHASE The following changes andor additions shallb ben made tot the Plans, Specifications, and Contractl Documents for the abover referencedproject. Bidders shall: acknowledge receipt ofthis Addendum bys signing! below: and returning this Addendum with thel Bid.. SPECIFICATIONS a) Pickup Truck i) FuelType shalll be gasoline. Dieselt trucks will not bc considered by the Owner for purchase. ii) Cabs shalll have 41 full-size doors (e.g., Crew Cabs size). Prepared by: JACOB I MARTIN TBPE Firm No. 2448 - Date fh CITYOFRANGER QUOTE REMAINING TWDB FUNDS EQUIFMENTFURCHASE Show prices ini numerals. Round offu unit pricest tot iwod decimal places only. These BidF Prices musti include: alll labor, materials, equipment, insurance, overhead, supenntendence, transportation, profits &i incidentals tos cover ihe finished Work called fori in the Contract Documents. Fors alll Labor, Materials, Equipment and] Incidentals tol Furnish and Deliver thel Following: Bid Item 1 Pickup Truck 2 Trailer 3 Excavator NOTES: Est. Oty. Unit 1 I LS LS Unit Price Extended Amount Description LS 60,L14.90 1). Price may bec quoted for onet item or multiplei items. Owner may: awarde contract to one orr multiple vendors. 2). Vendors shall reviewi item specifications attached fers spetifici item requirements. 3).1 Price shalli include delivery to City ofR Ranger, 400 W.Main Street, Ranger, TX 4). Bidder shall enter the numbero rofdaysrequired ford delivery ofe equipment: 5). Bidder signature & IE/2/L ROGER WILLIAMS AUTOMALL WEATHERFORD, TX BUYER CITY OF RANGER 400 WEST! MAINST RANGER, TX76470 Home #: Work* #: New V Used Demo CO-BUYER Deal #: 113785 Deal Type: Retail Deal Date: 12/02/2022 Printl Time: 09:30am Home #: Work #: VEHICLE Description: 2022 RAMI RAM2 2500 Salesperson: JIMMYB. DELEON: VIN: 3C6URSCI3NG403764 Stock #: 54385 Mileage: TRADE AFTERMARKEIS MSRP Aftermarkets Total MSRP Sale Price Rebates Subtotal Price Totall Trade Allowance Tradel Difference Sales TT&L Totall Trade Payoff Balance 0.00 Cash Down Total Unpaid Balance $ 62,820.00 $ 0.00 $ 62,820.00 $ 62,820.00 $ 0.00 $ 62,820.00 0.00 $ 62,820.00 4,393.73 $ 0.00 $ 67,213.73 $ 0.00 67,213.73 Total Aftermarkets: E SE E E ROGER WILLIAMS AUTOMALL WEAHERFORD,TX CO-BUYER BUYER CITY OF RANGER 4001 WESTI MAINST RANGER, TX76470 Home #: Work #: New D Used Demo D Deal #: 113785 Deal Type: Retail Deal Date: 12/02/2022 Print Time: 09:27am Home #: Work* #: VEHICLE Description: 2022 RAMF RAM:2 2500 Salesperson: JIMMYB. DELEON VIN: 3C6UR5CONG325010 Mileage: 3 Stock #: 54382 TRADE AFTERMARKETS MSRP Aftermarkets Total MSRP Sale Price Rebates Subtotal Price Total Trade Allowance Trade Difference Sales TT&L Total Trade Payoff Balance Cash Down 0.00 Total Unpaid Balance $ 56,625.00 $ 0.00 $ 56,625.00 $ 56,625.00 0.00 56,625.00 0.00 56,625.00 $ 3,994.90 $ 0.00 $ 60,619.90 0.00 60,619.90 Total Aftermarkets: Ba Is R3 E : 6 ROGER WILLIAMS AUTOMALL WEATHERFORD, TX CO-BUYER BUYER CITY OF RANGER 4001 WESTI MAINST RANGER, TX7 76470 Home #: Work #: New Used Demo Deal #: 113785 Deal Type: Retail Deal Date: 12/02/2022 Print Time: 09:30am Home #: Work #: VEHICLE Description: 2022 RAMF RAM2 2500 TRADE Salesperson: JIMMY B. DELEON VIN: 3C6URSQING417601 Stock #: 54336 Mileage: AFTERMARKETS MSRP Aftermarkets Total MSRP Sale Price Rebates Subtotal Price Total Trade Allowance Trade Difference SalesTT&L Total Trade Payoff Balance 0.00 Cash Down Total Unpald Balance $ 58,170.00 $ 0.00 $ 58,170.00 $ 58,170.00 $ 0.00 58,170.00 0.00 58,170.00 $ 4,094.37 $ 0.00 $ 62,264.37 $ 0.00 62,264.37 Total Aftermarkets: BE Bs aE E E 5 2023'Cost of Water Calculation TOTAL PROJECTED BUDGET 1 1,702,340.00 $ (10,000.00) $ (7,337.00) $ (7,500.00) (15,000.00) 1,662,503.00 406,476 LESS CAPITALI IMPROVEMENTS: LESSEXPENSE OFFSETS: Eastland Insurance Charge Interest Income Miscellaneous Income Lease TOTAL OPERATING PASS THRU BUDGET Divided by Water Usage TOTAL OPERATING COST OF WATER TOTAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS $4.09 Projected Capital Expenditures Divided byl Water Usage $ 26,000.00 $ 26,000.00 406,476 TOTAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PASS THRU TOTAL CAPITAL COST OF WATER TOTAL COST OF WATER: $ 0.07 $4.09 $0.07 $4.16 OPERATING COST OF WATER CAPITAL COST OF WATER *CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS Lease $10,000 5 t 2 $ e A x LIBRARY REPORT December 2022 Beginning of] Petty Cash CREDIT Donations Copies Fines $ 6.41 Book Sales (from "Quarter Shelves") 4.25 315.00 14.80 1.75 TOTAL CREDITS DEBIT Supplies Bank Deposit Postage Amazon +335.80 31.98 250.00 12.00 Map in the Attic by Jolyn Sharp A Man Called Ove by Frederik Backman "Thank You" Notes 11.88 14.69 9.99 Total Amazon TOTAL: DEBITS 36.56 -330.54 $ 11.67 TOTAL PETTY CASH daana Thankyouj for your Medulnyl support! Diana McCullough 9o Pooo Nooo oo 0oo s - s Cco 2i9 4 cuo 2 lb -yle F 2 c s eo o o 9o rrolo 9000 oo 0 o9o 2 4 ore F cuc 19 o 8 0c FF 9c 8 80 000 r9) 90 olo 1s a a 0 cor wco 9cc 9o 5 Ranger Economic Development Corporation - A Cash Statement December, 2022 Checking Account Checkbook Balance as of November 30, 2022 $339,471.61 $1,899.81 Deposits 12/27/2022 City ofRanger-Sales Tax Total Deposits $1,899.81 Disbursements Total Disbursements $0.00 Checkbook Balance as ofl December31,2022 $341,371.42 Ranger Economic Development Corporation - Type A Account Information - December 2022 First Financial Certificate of Deposit 44 Current Rate 0.12% (mthly accrual) First Financial Certificate of Deposit-08 Current Rate 0.25% (6 m accrual) $59,257.73 $36,573.63 $341,371.42 $437,202.78 Checkbook Balance as of11/30/22 TOTAL REDC BALANCES Approved By: Date: Sheet1 Type 4B Ranger Economic Development Corporation IAccount # *******2341 Date Check No. Income 01/08/20 01/16/20 02/14/20 02/18/20 03/26/20 04/28/20 05/13/20 06/15/20 06/16/20 07/01/20 07/03/20 07/13/20 07/29/20 08/18/20 09/16/20 10/20/20 11/17/20 11/27/20 12/18/20 01/08/21 01/27/21 02/24/21 03/09/21 03/25/21 04/07/21 04/13/21 05/18/21 05/24/21 05/24/21 06/16/21 07/20/21 08/19/21 09/15/21 10/29/21 11/05/21 12/02/21 12/30/21 01/08/22 01/19/22 02/18/22 03/17/22 04/20/22 05/17/22 06/14/22 07/14/22 07/27/22 1054 08/25/22 09/27/22 10/18/22 11/28/22 12/27/22 Expense To/From $25.00 1st Financial Cityo of Ranger City of Ranger $750.00 Cameron Gulley City of Ranger City of Ranger City of Ranger $955.40 Knox Waste Dervice Cityof Ranger $31,850.00 Flatworks $4,337.70 Display Sales City of Ranger $142.76 Tindals Hardware City of Ranger City of Ranger City of Ranger City of Ranger $4,473.93 Display Sales Cityo of Ranger $45.00 1st Financial City of Ranger City of Ranger $19,998.00 Flatworks Cityof Ranger $55.06 Tindalls Hardware City of Ranger City of Ranger $1,495.00 Display Sales $750.00 Cameron Gulley City of Ranger City of Ranger Cityo of Ranger City of Ranger City of Ranger City of Ranger City of Ranger $45.00 FFNB City of Ranger City of Ranger City of Ranger City of Ranger City of Ranger City of Ranger City of Ranger City of Ranger City of Ranger City of Ranger City of Ranger City of Ranger Description Balance $116,799.75 $118,611.68 $121,541.96 $120,791.96 $123,040.83 $124,668.54 $126,832.96 $125,877.56 $127,883.45 $96,033.45 $91,695.75 $93,857.03 $93,714.27 $96,159.94 $98,082.74 $99,930.58 $102,932.20 $98,458.27 $100,269.46 $100,224.16 $101,903.42 $104,282.00 $84,284.00 $86,670.96 $86,615.90 $88,490.63 $91,074.98 $89,579.98 $88,829.98 $90,970.31 $92,970.52 $95,504.92 $97,643.03 $99,659.59 $76,435.09 $79,581.53 $81,511.23 $81,466.26 $83,590.68 $86,245.80 $90,588.60 $92,342.63 $95,351.78 $97,529.18 $99,725.94 $99,670.94 $102,440.49 $104,564.26 $106,866.04 $110,377.58 $112,277.39 $112,277.39 Debit 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 Safety Deposit Box Rental Sales Tax Sales Tax Audit Fees Sales Tax Sales Tax Sales Tax 225SRusk St. Rolloffs REDC Project Sales Tax Fire Dept Concrete REDC Project Christmas Decorations 50% REDCE Project Sales Tax Fire Dept Concrete REDC Project misc paint, rollers Sales Tax Sales Tax Sales Tax Sales Tax Sales Tax Safety Deposit Box Rental Sales Tax Sales Tax Walnut St. Clinic 1/2 Concrete Work Sales Tax Walnut St. Clinic Misc. paint and assoc. items SalesTax Sales Tax Christmas Decorations Audit Fees Sales Tax Sales Tax Sales Tax Sales Tax Sales Tax SalesT Tax Sales Tax Safety Deposit Box Rental Sales Tax Sales Tax Sales Tax Sales Tax Sales Tax Sales Tax Sales Tax Sales Tax Sales Tax Sales Tax Sales Tax Sales Tax $1,811.93 $2,930.28 $2,248.87 $1,627.71 $2,164.42 $2,005.89 $2,161.28 $2,445.67 $1,922.80 $1,847.84 $3,001.62 $1,811.19 $1,679.26 $2,378.58 $2,386.96 $1,874.73 $2,584.35 $2,140.33 $2,000.21 $2,534.40 $3,138.11 $2,016.56 $3,148.44 $1,929.73 $2,124.42 $2,655.12 $4,342.80 $1,754.03 $3,009.15 $2,177.40 $2,196.76 $2,769.55 $2,123.77 $2,301.78 $3,511.54 $1,899.81 1048 Debit 1049 1050 1051 1052 Christmas Decorations 50% REDC Project + Chg Add 1053 Debit $23,224.50 Ranger Airfield Foundation Restrooms, showers and arrow construction $55.00 Heaven Sent Floral Flowers Bill Kendrick Funeral TOTAL Page 1 Municipal Court Report DECEMBER 2022 New Cases Filed 21 CITATIONS ISSUED BY POLICE C CITATIONS ISSUED BY ACO and or CODE ENFORCEMENT Total Cases Disposed 4 Dismissed after Driver Safety Course 5 Show Cause 0 Notice to Appear 0 Arrest Warrants 0 Fines, Court Costs and Other Amounts Collected: a. Kept by City b. Remitted to State 2,526.20 1,853.80 - 4,380.00 C.1 Total Ranger Fire Department Ranger, TX 76470 254-647-1505 500ELoop 254 S) FIREDES Responses for 2022 01-012022-01-012023 EMS 678 Fire 323 TOTAL = 1001 Average Calls per Month: 83.4 Responses for 2021 EMS 805 Fire 328 Total: 1131 Average Calls per Month: 94.2 RANGER POLICE DEPARTMENT 100 North Marston Street Ranger, TX 76470 IP:( 05987-221F05.61-4991WasalEpgaypiang Monthly Report December 2022 Police Officer Activity: 277 Security Check/ Extra Patrol: 132 Reports Generated: 14 Calls for Service: 159 911 hang up, Info, Welfare, Alarms, Civil, Agency Assist, Citizen Assist etc- 68 Domestics/Disturbances-13 Burglaries/Crim MischfTheft-6 Harassmenv/irespass/Prowler/susP person/veh- 35 Noise Complaints-7 Accidents-7 Animal complaint-21 Juvenile Complaints-2 Citations: 21 Warnings: 8 Page 1of1 RANGER POLICE DEPARTMENT 100 North Marston Street] Ranger, TX7 76470] IP:( 254/647-3232/F(2548/-1389Epd@rangerpolice.org January 2023 Animal Shelter Report Animal Control Officer Impound- 3 Impound By Police-2 Adopted- 0 Foster Homes-0 Left In Shelter-0 Returned to Owner-2 Euthanized-3 Citations issued-2 ACO Notes Shelter and kennels sterilized and thoroughly cleaned, while being maintained. Two citations given for dogs at large violation. Responded to calls from dispatch and community regarding animal problems. City of Ranger Public' Works Report December 2022 Water: Total Gals from ECWSD-15,769,000 2% Decrease from December 2021 Avg. 508,677 gal a day 197,009,0001 total purchased for the year-1% higher than 2021 Total City facility usage-2,592,500, gals 1367.69 ofv water at Lake Leon (January 6th, 2023) Action Level for Stage 1 still in Affect Water Loss for the Year-22% (Known and Unknown) 9ofthese were in the Cold Spell from the Christmas break This number contributes to the water loss % Last Month 1367.97 Leaks-11 Approximately 750,000 gals lost Wastewater: WWTP Flow-5.6869 MG- 0.183 MGD Backups-4 (This number is not representative of all backups.) This trend tends to rise as the collection system cools Streets: ROC (Black Top adhesive)-Pine. ST. December 14, 2022-This was completed Due to a mis-calculation by P2, the oil ran short, they are scheduled to come back this month to do the rest and apply to Cooper St. as well. Started the 1100 Blk Young St. Repairs-Finished Patched Sunset Drive to cemetery Sanitation: Work Orders: 109 total Have not received monthly/yearly sanitation report yet