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THE CFIY OF
Anna Tuesday, June 13, 2023 @ 5:30 PM
Anna Municipal Complex - Council Chambers
120 W. 7th Street, Anna, Texas 75409
The City Council of the City of Anna met in Closed Session at 5:30 PM, on June 13, 2023,
at the Anna Municipal Complex - Council Chambers, to consider the following items.
1. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Establishment of Quorum.
Mayor Pike called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM.
Members Present:
Mayor Nate Pike
Mayor Pro Tern Lee Miller
Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Randy Atchley
Council Member Kevin Toten
Council Member Stan Carver
Council Member Elden Baker
Council Member Pete Cain
Members Absent:
None
2. Closed Session (Exceptions).
Under Tex. Gov't Code Chapter 551, the City Council may enter into Closed
Session to discuss any items listed or referenced on this Agenda under the
following exceptions:
a. Consult with legal counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation
and/or on matters in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body
under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar
of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Government Code (Tex.
Gov't Code §551.071). Public Infrastructure
Approved on;af June 2023
Mayor Nate Pike
b. Discuss or deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real
property (Tex. Gov't Code §551.072).
C. Discuss or deliberate Economic Development Negotiations: (1) To discuss
or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the City has
received from a business prospect that the City seeks to have locate, stay,
or expand in or near the territory of the City of Anna and with which the City
is conducting economic development negotiations; or (2) To deliberate the
offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect described by
subdivision (1). (Tex. Gov't Code §551.087).
d. Discuss or deliberate personnel matters (Tex. Gov't Code §551.074).
Boards and Commissions
MOTION: Council Member Atchley moved to enter closed session. Council
Member Toten seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Mayor Pike recessed the meeting at 5:30 PM.
Mayor Pike reconvened the meeting at 6:00 PM.
The Council further reserves the right to enter into Executive Session at any time
throughout any duly noticed meeting under any applicable exception to the Open
Meetings Act.
3. Consider/Discuss/Action on any items listed on any agenda - work session, regular
meeting, or closed session - that is duly posted by the City of Anna for any City
Council meeting occurring on the same date as the meeting noticed in this agenda.
No action was taken.
4. Adjourn.
Mayor Pike adjourned the meeting at 6:00 PM.
ATTEST:
City Secretary Carrie L. Land
Regular City Council Meeting
Meeting Minutes
THE CITY OF
Anna Tuesday, June 13, 2023 @ 6:00 PM
Anna Municipal Complex - Council Chambers
120 W. 7th Street, Anna, Texas 75409
The City Council of the City of Anna met on June 13, 2023 at 6:00 PM in the Anna
Municipal Complex -Council Chambers, located at 120 W. 7th Street, to consider the
following items.
1. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Establishment of Quorum.
Mayor Pike called the meeting to order at 6:09 PM.
Members Present:
Mayor Nate Pike
Mayor Pro Tern Lee Miller
Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Randy Atchley
Council Member Kevin Toten
Council Member Stan Carver
Council Member Elden Baker
Council Member Pete Cain
Members Absent:
None
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Pike led the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Neighbor Comments.
Janet Taylor spoke in favor of public transit in Anna.
Tana and Glenn Brown spoke in favor of Agenda Item 7.a.
Sahil Kurji spoke in favor of Agenda Item 7.a.
4.
5.
Reports.
Receive reports from Staff or the City Council about items of community interest.
a. Recognition of Spring 2023 Neighbor Academy Graduates. (Assistant to the
City Manager Kimberly Winarski)
For the first time this Spring, we have offered Neighbor Academy as a
daytime, spring version. Anna's Neighbor Academy is a program designed
for neighbors to learn more about the city and ways to become more
involved in local government. Each cohort includes neighbors who are
either new to civic engagement or have been actively volunteering in their
neighborhood or with the city. This ten -session academy takes neighbors
"behind the scenes" of City operations, programs, and initiatives.
Participants are also empowered to take action by planning and completing
a community service project at the end of the program.
Neighbor Academy Graduates:
David Bergholdt
Glenn Brown
Valencia Edwards
Alastair Hunte
Justin Inesta
Alice Jones
Jeff Jones
Rahul Luthra
Gabby McDonald
Sade Sims
Chris Turner
Work Session.
a. Zoning Discussion - The Home Depot. (Planning Manager Lauren Mecke)
Home Depot is looking to develop a 136,000 square foot store and
associated site improvements on a tract of land that has existing Planned
Development (PD) zoning that was established in 2014 (Ord. No. 648-
2014). Some of the Development Standards within the PD include:
Parking for retail uses: 4/1,000 sq.ft. (minimum)
- Outdoor display area (Garden Centers)
o An outdoor display area (garden centers) may not exceed twenty-five
percent (25%) of the adjoining building size.
o The outdoor display area shall be enclosed by a 4' masonry wall with
decorative ornamental iron fencing above, to not be less than eight feet (8')
total in height.
o Height of materials being screened must be lower than the screening
fencing.
o Landscaping shall be planted along the exterior side of any outdoor
display area and maintained at a height of 3 feet along the front and
Landscaping shall be planted on the side of any outdoor display area
and maintained at a height of 6 feet.
The Home Depot representatives discussed their proposed development,
and the site constraints the existing zoning standards place on their
conceptual layout.
b. Anna Senior Transit Discussion (Economic Development Coordinator
Kimberly Garduno)
Over the past several years, Anna neighbors have reached out to city staff
and elected officials expressing concern about the lack of affordable
transportation services for medical appointments for senior and disabled
residents. On March 10, 2023, the City Manager issued a memo to City
Council summarizing the background and regional implications of
implementing a transit program for seniors and individuals with disabilities
in Anna. Staff hosted a virtual meeting on March 15, 2023, with senior
officials representing the North Central Texas Council of Governments,
Texas Department of Transportation, and Collin County Commissioners to
consider Anna's request for transit funding assistance.
6. Consent Items.
MOTION: Council Member Baker moved to approve consent items 6.a. through I.
Council Member Toten seconded. Motion carried 7-0
a. Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes for April 23, 2023. (City Secretary
Carrie Land)
b. Review Minutes of the May 4, 2023, Joint Community Development
Corporation and Economic Development Corporation Board Meetings.
(Director of Economic Development Joey Grisham)
C. Review Minutes of the May 1, 2023, Planning & Zoning Commission
Meeting. (Planning Manager Lauren Mecke)
d. Approve a Resolution regarding the Prose Town Square, Block A, Lot 1,
Final Plat. (Planning Manager Lauren Mecke)
Multiple -family residences on one lot on 15.6t acres located on the north
side of E. Foster Crossing, 2,280t feet east of S. Powell Parkway. Located
in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). The purpose for the Final Plat is to
dedicate right-of-way, lot and block boundaries, and easements necessary
for the multiple -family residential development.
The Final Plat is in conformance with the city's Subdivision Regulations and
is subject to additions and/or alterations to the engineering plans as
required by the Public Works Department.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval subject to
additions and/or alterations to the engineering plans as required by the
Public Works Department.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS APPROVING PROSE
TOWN SQUARE, BLOCK A, LOT 1, FINAL PLAT.
e. Approve a Resolution regarding the Anna Station, Block A, Lot 1, Final Plat.
(Planning Manager Lauren Mecke)
Multiple -family residences on one lot on 16.3± acres located on the south
side of County Road 1106, 185± feet east of N. Powell Parkway. Zoned:
Planned Development (Ord. No. 1022-2022).
The purpose for the Final Plat is to dedicate right-of-way, lot and block
boundaries, and easements necessary for the multiple -family residential
development.
The Final Plat is in conformance with the adopted Planned Development
standards and with the city's Subdivision Regulations and Zoning
Ordinances and is subject to additions and/or alterations to the engineering
plans as required by the Public Works Department.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval subject to
additions and/or alterations to the engineering plans as required by the
Public Works Department.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS APPROVING ANNA
STATION, BLOCK A, LOT 1, FINAL PLAT
f. Approve a Resolution regarding the Anna Station, Block A, Lot 1, Site Plan.
(Planning Manager Lauren Mecke)
Multiple -family residences on one lot on 16.3± acres located on the south
side of County Road 1106, 185± feet east of N. Powell Parkway. Zoned:
Planned Development (Ord. No. 1022-2022).
The purpose of the Site Plan is to show the proposed multiple -family
residence development.
The Site Plan is in conformance with the adopted Planned Development
standards and with the city's Subdivision Regulations and Zoning
Ordinances and is subject to additions and/or alterations to the engineering
plans as required by the Public Works Department.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval subject to
additions and/or alterations to the engineering plans as required by the
Public Works Department.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS APPROVING ANNA
STATION, BLOCK A, LOT 1, SITE PLAN
g. Approve a Resolution regarding the extension request for the One Anna
Two, Block B, Lots 1 & 2, Final Plat. (Planning Manager Lauren Mecke)
The applicant is requesting an extension of the approved Final Plat.
The Subdivision Regulations states in §9.02.041 (General Requirements for
plats):
(i) Final plat expiration and extension.
(1) Expiration. An approved final plat shall expire and shall thereafter
be deemed null and void if the final plat has not been recorded as
required in section 9.02.044(g) within two years from the date of the
city council's approval of the final plat. Upon expiration, or upon
denial of a timely submitted request for extension of plat approval, a
new preliminary plat application shall be required to submitted,
subject to requirements in effect at the time the new application is
filed with the city.
(2) Extension. The city council may extend a final plat for a period
not to exceed one year on the written request of the applicant. The
request must be filed before the final plat expires and must document
the reasons for the extension. In determining whether to grant a
request, the council shall take into account the reasons for the
requested extension, the ability of the applicant to comply with any
conditions attached to the original approval, whether extension is
likely to result in timely completion of the project, and the extent to
which any newly adopted regulations should be applied to the
proposed development. In granting an extension, the council may
impose such conditions as are needed to assure that the land will be
developed in a timely fashion and that the public interest is served,
including compliance with one or more new adopted development
standards.
The final plat is typically filed with the County Clerk's Office once the public
improvements have been accepted by the City Engineer. The
groundbreaking for the multiple -family development occurred in March 2023
and paving for the fire lanes is projected to begin in July 2023.
The final plat will have to be resubmitted to the Planning and Zoning
Commission and City Council, if:
o City Council denies the request; or
o If the request is approved and the applicant does not complete
public improvements and record the final prior to the June 22, 2024
deadline.
Staff recommends approval of the applicant's extension request for the
Final Plat of One Anna Two, Block B, Lots 1 & 2.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS APPROVING A FINAL
PLAT OF ONE ANNA TWO ADDITION, BLOCK B, LOTS 1 & 2.
h. Approve a Resolution approving the funding of Fire Department equipment
needs related to SCBA replacement airpacks, in an amount not to exceed
$96,000. (Fire Chief Ray Isom)
The City of Anna is responsible for protecting the health, safety, and welfare
of the community and, in order to provide for the welfare of the community,
the City's Fire Department is seeking to purchase equipment required for
the safe and efficient operation of firefighter activities. The Anna Fire
Department seeks to purchase (10) ten SCBA replacement air packs, (10)
ten SCBA cylinders and (8) eight SCBA voice amps to replace the end -of -
life equipment currently in service.
Funding for the ten SCBA air packs is available in the FY2023 Fire
Department Budget in the amount of $96,000.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE ORDER FOR THE
PURCHASE OF FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT AS SHOWN IN EXHIBIT
"A" ATTACHED HERETO, IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED NINETY-
SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($96,000); AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
i. Approve a Resolution approving a contract with Valley View Consulting for
Investment Advisory Services. (Finance Director Alan Guard)
As interest rates have increased significantly since 2021, staff believes the
City's return on investment would be maximized by employing an
investment advisory consultant. The City of Anna currently has funds in
excess of $190 million including more than $100 million of bond funds and
certificates of obligation.
All payments will come from interest earnings at the following rates:
Average Quarter End Book Value: First $100 million - Annual fee 0.030%
(3 basis points); Next $100 million - 0.020% (2 basis points); Balances over
$200 million 0.010% (1 basis point). In addition, the City will receive a $7500
credit for the Bank Depository Consulting Fee paid to Valley View previously
for that service.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS AWARDING THE
CONTRACT FOR INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES TO VALLEY
VIEW CONSULTING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACT
ON THE CITY'S BEHALF IN EXECUTING THE AGREEMENT
j. Approve a Resolution for THI Water Well to perform the installation of new
equipment on Well 7. (Interim Director of Public Works Steven Smith).
This item is for the replacement of a control panel, pump, motor, and
approximately 200-feet of well section.
As this was an emergency repair, funding for Well #7 was not originally
appropriated in the FY2023 budget, but the Water Department budget can
absorb the cost of $228,000.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO MAKE PAYMENT TO THI WATER WELL, LLC FOR
EMERGENCY PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND LABOR FOR THE
REPAIR OF WELL 7 AS SHOWN IN EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO,
IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDERED TWENTY-SEVEN
THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED AND NINTEEN NINETY-TWO
THOUSAND SEVENTEEN DOLLARS AND NINTY FOUR CENTS
($227,419.94); AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
k. Approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Tower Site
License Agreement by and between Towerstream Corporation and the City
of Anna, Texas for the placement of telecommunications equipment on the
existing Hackberry water tower located at 2609 Hackberry Dr. (Interim
Director of Public Works Steven Smith)
Towerstream has requested that the City approve a license agreement
allowing them to mount antenna equipment on the Hackberry Water Tower
located at 2609 Hackberry Drive, Anna, TX 75409. The attached license
agreement would allow Towerstream to use the tower to provide internet
service to large portions of both developed and developing portions of the
community which remain underserved. The City would receive a licensing
fee (revenue) of $2,000 per month for the next 10 years. In addition, the City
will receive free internet service for three City facilities.
Towerstream has provided the following statement regarding their service:
"Towerstream owns, manages, and operates their network, allowing them
to provide the fastest, most affordable, and reliable Internet connectivity in
select US markets."
Staff recommends approval of the Resolution approving the Agreement.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A TOWER SITE LICENSE AGREEMENT
BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF ANNA AND TOWERSTREAM
CORPORATION IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
I. Approve a Resolution approving an Amended Economic Development
Incentive Agreement between the City of Anna and 3 Nations Brewing Co.,
LLC. (Director of Economic Development Joey Grisham)
Based on increased costs related to construction, the EDC staff
recommended increasing the Economic Development Grant to 3 Nations
Brewing by $50,000. They received $400,000 when they pulled a building
permit and will receive an additional $300,000 upon issuance of a certificate
of occupancy. The EDC Board approved the Amended Agreement on June
1.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANNA,
TEXAS APPROVING AN AMENDED INCENTIVE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE ANNA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION,
AND 3 NATIONS BREWING CO., LLC
7. Items For Individual Consideration.
a. Acting as the Anna Public Facility Corporation Board of Directors,
Consider/Discuss/Action on approving a Memorandum of Understanding
with JPI Real Estate Acquisition II, LLC for a multifamily project and
resolutions authorizing the formation of entities and approving the form and
substance of the respective limited liability company agreements. (Director
of Economic Development Joey Grisham)
Mayor Pike recused himself from the meeting at 7:12 PM.
PFC Board President Stan Carver facilitated the meeting.
The Anna Public Facility Corporation was approached by JPI in pursuit of a
partnership related to the Serenity on the Square project in Anna Town
Square. Serenity on the Square is owned by GB Partners, LLC and JPI is
in negotiations with them for the purchase of the property. The Anna PFC
has entered into agreements on two other projects with JPI—Parmore Anna
Senior Living and The Villages of Waters Creek. JPI is one of the largest
multifamily builders in Texas. JPI is proposing a 320-unit project that
includes commitments to all the stipulations laid out in the zoning. Below is
a summary of the unit breakdown/cost and term summary included in their
Memorandum of Understanding that is currently being reviewed by staff.
For reference, the current Area Median Income (AMI) for Collin County is
just over $102,000 and $71,186 for the U.S.
The PFC is estimated to receive approximately $2,000,000 over the first 10
years of the project, of which $1,000,000 will be paid at closing. The city will
also receive all impact fees, permit fees, and any other applicable city fees.
RESOLUTION OF ANNA PUBLIC FACILITY CORPORATION (THE
'CORPORATION") REGARDING THE MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT TO BE KNOWN AS SHARP & FINLEY (THE
"PROJECT"), APPROVING THE CORPORATION'S PARTICIPATION IN
THE FINANCING AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROJECT, AND
AUTHORIZING THE NEGOTIATION, EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF
ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT SUCH FINANCING
AND DEVELOPMENT; AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS
RELATED THERETO
MOTION: Board Member Atchley moved to approve. Board Member Miller
seconded. Motion carried 6-0
Mayor Pike returned to the meeting at 7:38 PM.
b. First reading of a Resolution authorizing the Anna Community Development
Corporation to undertake a grant agreement with the Anna Economic
Development Corporation for economic development projects. (Director of
Economic Development Joey Grisham)
This is the first of two required readings. The presiding officer will read the
following: ARESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ANNA,TEXAS
AUTHORIZING THE ANNA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION TO UNDERTAKE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE
ANNA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR ECONOIMC
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.
Based on the advice of our tax professionals, the CDC will provide a grant
to the EDC. If the CDC does not make these payments to the EDC and
there were no other incoming contributions, the EDC would still be
considered a non-profit, however, it would change to a private foundation
rather than a public charity. A private foundation is subject to a 1.39% excise
tax on its net investment income and is required to distribute roughly 5% of
the fair market value of its assets each year. The funding from the EDC will
be used for projects.
The CDC Board of Directors approved and authorized the Grant (a one-time
lump -sum payment) to be made to the EDC in the amount of $60,000 for
further Economic Development Projects at their May 4th meeting.
C. Second reading of a Resolution authorizing the Anna Community
Development Corporation to undertake a grant agreement with the Anna
Economic Development Corporation for economic development projects.
(Director of Economic Development Joey Grisham)
This is the second of two required readings. The presiding officer will read
the following: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ANNA,TEXAS
AUTHORIZING THE ANNA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION TO UNDERTAKE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE
ANNA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR ECONOIMC
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.
Based on the advice of our tax professionals, the CDC will provide a grant
to the EDC. If the CDC does not make these payments to the EDC and
there were no other incoming contributions, the EDC would still be
considered a non-profit, however, it would change to a private foundation
rather than a public charity. A private foundation is subject to a 1.39% excise
tax on its net investment income and is required to distribute roughly 5% of
the fair market value of its assets each year. The funding from the EDC will
be used for projects.
The CDC Board of Directors approved and authorized the Grant (a one-time
lump -sum payment) to be made to the EDC in the amount of $60,000 for
further Economic Development Projects at their May 4th meeting.
d. Consider/Discuss/Action regarding a Resolution authorizing the Anna
Community Development Corporation to undertake a grant agreement with
the Anna Economic Development Corporation for economic development
projects. (Director of Economic Development Joey Grisham)
Based on the advice of our tax professionals, the CDC will provide a grant
to the EDC. If the CDC does not make these payments to the EDC and
there were no other incoming contributions, the EDC would still be
considered a non-profit, however, it would change to a private foundation
rather than a public charity. A private foundation is subject to a 1.39% excise
tax on its net investment income and is required to distribute roughly 5% of
the fair market value of its assets each year. The funding from the EDC will
be used for projects.
The CDC Board of Directors approved and authorized the Grant (a one-time
lump -sum payment) to be made to the EDC in the amount of $60,000 for
further Economic Development Projects at their May 4th meeting.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANNA,
TEXAS APPROVING A PROJECT INCLUDING A GRANT FROM THE
ANNA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO THE ANNA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
MOTION: Mayor Pike moved to approve. Council Member Carver
seconded. Motion carried 7-0
e. Consider/Discuss/Action on a Resolution approving an Agreement
Regarding Services including a plan for municipal services for 2.53± acres
of land generally located on the east side of future N. Standridge Boulevard,
705± feet south of W Rosamond Parkway. (Planning Manager Lauren
Mecke)
Mantua 30 Partners, Ltd. has submitted a petition to annex 2.53± acres of
land.
The Agreement for Services is required by state law prior to approval of
annexation.
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A CONDITIONAL AGREEMENT
REGARDING SERVICES RELATED TO ANNEXATION OF A 5.33± ACRE
TRACT OF LAND
MOTION: Council Member Toten moved to approve. Council Member
Baker seconded. Motion carried 7-0
f. Conduct a Public Hearing/Consider/Discuss/Action on an Ordinance to
annex 2.53± acres of land generally located on the east side of future N.
Standridge Boulevard, 705± feet south of W Rosamond Parkway. (Planning
Manager Lauren Mecke)
Mayor Pike opened the public hearing at 7:47 PM.
No public comments.
Mayor Pike closed the public hearing at 7:47 PM.
At the December 2019 City Council meeting, there was a presentation
showing the expansion of the Villages of Hurricane Creek master planned
community with two new tracts for the Villages of Hurricane Creek — North
and Sherley Commercial. In this master planned design, existing County
Road 368 would be realigned for future four -lane Standridge Boulevard and
over 230 acres was planned to be annexed into the city. In June 2020, the
zoning was established for the in -city, Sherley Commercial tract including
multiple -family residential, commercial, and on the west side of Standridge
Boulevard single-family, attached. A year later, the Villages of Hurricane
Creek — North was annexed and zoned in August 2021.
There were two tracks of land (1.8± acres and 0.7± acre) under the same
ownership as the Villages of Hurricane Creek - North and transferred
ownership to Sherley Commercial. The two tracts were inadvertently not
included in the metes and bounds for the 2021 annexation and zoning.
The applicant is requesting to annex 2.53± acres of additional land located
on the east side of future N. Standridge Boulevard, 705± feet south of W
Rosamond Parkway.
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED
TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF ANNA, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, AND
EXTENDING THE BOUNDARY LIMITS OF SAID MUNICIPALITY SO AS
TO INCLUDE SAID HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHIN
SAID MUNICIPAL CORPORATE LIMITS AND GRANTING TO ALL THE
INHABITANTS OF SAID PROPERTY ALL THE RIGHTS AND
PRIVILEGES OF OTHER CITIZENS AND BINDING SAID INHABITANTS
BY ALL OF THE ACTS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, AND
REGULATIONS OF SAID CITY AS SET FORTH HEREIN; PROVIDING A
REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOTION: Council Member Toten moved to approve. Council Member Cain
seconded. Motion carried 7-0
g. Conduct a Public Hearing/Consider/Discuss/Action on an Ordinance to
amend a Planned Development (Ord. No. 860-2020) to incorporate an
additional 2.53t acres of land generally located on the east side of future
N. Standridge Boulevard, 705t feet south of W Rosamond Parkway.
(Planning Manager Lauren Mecke)
Mayor Pike opened the public hearing at 7:48 PM,
No Public comments.
Mayor Pike closed the public hearing at 7:48 PM.
At the December 2019 City Council meeting, there was a presentation
showing the expansion of the Villages of Hurricane Creek master planned
community with two new tracts for the Villages of Hurricane Creek — North
and Sherley Commercial. In this master planned design, existing County
Road 368 would be realigned for future fourlane Standridge Boulevard and
over 230 acres was planned to be annexed into the city. In June 2020, the
zoning was established for the in -city, Sherley Commercial tract including
multiple -family residential, commercial, and on the west side of Standridge
Boulevard single-family, attached. A year later, the Villages of Hurricane
Creek — North was annexed and zoned in August 2021. There were two
tracks of land (1.8t acres and 0.7t acre) under the same ownership as the
Villages of Hurricane Creek - North and transferred ownership to Sherley
Commercial. The two tracts were inadvertently not included in the metes
and bounds for the 2021 annexation and zoning
In accordance with state regulations, the property must go through the
annexation and zoning public hearing process.
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The applicant is requesting to establish zoning on properties currently
located in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) by including them into an
existing Planned Development (Ord. No. 860-2020). The subject properties
were shown and included as part of the previously approved concept plan
associated with the existing Planned Development zoning. The applicant is
not proposing to modify the approved concept plan or any existing
standards of the Planned Development. The property owner has submitted
a voluntary annexation petition associated with this request.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS AMENDING THE
CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, ZONING MAP, AND ZONING
ORDINANCE AND ESTABLISHING THE ZONING OF CERTAIN
PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF FUTURE
N. STANDRIDGE BOULEVARD, 705± FEET SOUTH OF W ROSAMOND
PARKWAY (W CR 370); PROVIDING FOR SAVINGS, REPEALING AND
SEVERABILITY CLAUSES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE;
PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY CLAUSE NOT TO EXCEED $2,000 OR
THE HIGHEST PENALTY AMOUNT ALLOWED BY LAW, WHICHEVER IS
LESS; AND, PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF THE CAPTION
HEREOF.
MOTION: Council Member Toten moved to approve. Council Member Cain
seconded. Motion carried 7-0
h. Consider/Discuss/Action on a Resolution regarding the White Rock
Subdivision, Block A, Lots 1 -5, Final Plat. (Planning Manager Lauren
Mecke)
Five lots on 5.5± acres located on the east side of White Rock Trail, 630±
feet south of E. Farm -to -Market Road 455. Located in the Extraterritorial
Jurisdiction (ETJ).
The purpose for the Final Plat is to dedicate lot and block boundaries, and
easements necessary for future development.
ISSUES: As proposed the Final Plat does not conform to the City's
Subdivision Regulations pertaining to streets, lots, and wastewater.
Streets & Lots
The applicant is requesting waivers from adopted city standards located
within both the Subdivision Regulations and Design Standards. The
property does not have frontage along a public right-of-way and the existing
residence uses a private access easement labeled as White Rock Trail. As
shown on the final plat, the new lots would not have frontage along an
existing street since the applicant is proposing to retain the thirty foot
easement and not dedicate the easement area as public -right-of-way.
Additionally, the existing condition of the thirty-foot easement for the
purpose of ingress, egress, and construction & maintenance of utilities
exceeds the maximum block length of 1,200 feet. As proposed, the Final
Plat violates the following subsections of the Subdivision Regulations:
§ 9.02.081 Streets
(c) Adequacy of streets and thoroughfares
(1) Responsibility for adequacy of streets and thoroughfares. The property
owner shall ensure that the subdivision is served by adequate streets and
thoroughfares, and shall be responsible for the costs of rights -of -way and
street improvements, in accordance with the following policies and
standards, and subject to the city's cost participation policies on oversized
facilities.
(6) Street dedications.
(A) Dedication of right-of-way. The developer shall dedicate all rights -of -way
required for existing or future streets, and for all required street
improvements, including perimeter streets and approach streets, as shown
in the comprehensive plan and as required by the design standards or by
other valid development plans approved by city council.
(o) Maximum and minimum length of block or street segments. The
maximum length of any block or street segment, including a looped street,
shall be 1,200 feet and the minimum length of any block or street segment
shall be 400 feet, as measured along the street centerline and between the
point(s) of intersection with other through streets. A cul-de-sac or dead-end
street shall not be considered a through street. The block length is not
measured along the side of a block that does not include the front of any
lot.
§9.02.087 Lots
(b) Minimum frontage on a public street. Each lot on a subdivision plat shall
front onto a dedicated, improved public street, unless platted as an
approved private street subdivision in accordance with these subdivision
regulations. All lots shall have a minimum of 40 feet of frontage along the
property line of a dedicated, improved street unless other provisions have
been authorized under article 9.04 or an approved planned development
district.
The applicant submitted a justification letter associated with each of the
waiver requests.
Wastewater
The applicant has failed to provide evidence that Lots 2, 3, 4, & 5 can each
support a septic system. The Collin County Development Services
Department conducts reviews of all on -site sewage facilities (OSSF) within
Anna's planning jurisdiction. The County's rules for OSSF requires the
minimum lot size of platted or subdivided lots after April 1983 to be one acre
of useable surface area. The Collin County Subdivision Regulations defines
usable acre as:
A unit of area equal to at least 43,560 square feet. When calculating the
usable acreage of any lot, the gross square footage within the lot shall be
used, provided that any area that is dedicated for right of way purposes,
within a private roadway easement, an easement for a shared access
driveway, or any unusable easements or areas as defined by [Texas
Administrative Code], Title 30, Chapter 285 regarding On -Site Sewage
Facilities shall be excluded.
The four one -acre lots each containing 0.08 acre or more of the access
easement which would bring the usable acreage of the lots below the
minimum requirement. Without documentation from the County that these
lots could receive a septic permit, the application is in violation of the
following subsection of the Subdivision Regulations:
§ 9.02.090 Water and wastewater facility design,
(c) Subdivider responsibilities
(4) Providing proof to the city of adequate water and wastewater service;
FINDINGS:
Where the city council finds that undue hardships will result from strict
compliance with a certain provision(s) of the subdivision regulations and
design regulations, or where the purposes of the regulations may be served
to a greater extent by an alternative proposal, the city council may approve
a waiver/suspension from any portion of the regulations so that substantial
justice may be done and the public interest is secured, provided that the
waiver/suspension shall not have the effect of nullifying the intent and
purpose of the regulations, and further provided that the city council shall
not approve a waiver/suspension unless it makes findings based upon the
evidence presented to it in each specific case that:
(A) Granting the waiver/suspension will not be detrimental to the public
safety, health or welfare, and will not be injurious to other property or to the
owners of other property, and the waiver/suspension will not prevent the
orderly subdivision of other property in the vicinity;
- The 30-foot easement already exists and serves as the only means of
access/frontage for 3 existing tracts. The proposed Development Plat will
create 4 additional tracts along the existing 30-foot easement that does not
connect to another public right-of-way.
- The existing condition of the 30-foot easement, as a dirt and rock road,
does not meet the adopted street standards. Section 2.12 (Pavement
Design) of the City of Anna Design Standards states that residential and fire
lane pavement shall be reinforced concrete.
- The Collin County Fire Marshall stipulates that municipal fire departments
within Collin County have ultimate authority over emergency access within
their given fire district, which includes the ETJ.
o The City of Anna Fire Department has determined there are impediments
to public safety access and maneuverability associated with the
Development Plat.
(B) The conditions upon which the request for a waiver/suspension is based
are unique to the property for which the waiver/suspension is sought, and
are not applicable generally to other property;
- The violations of §9.02.081 & §9.02.087 are existing conditions of the
property and not created by the applicant.
The existing 30-foot easement for the purpose of ingress and egress and
for the construction and maintenance of utilities was established by deed
on December 6, 1982 (Instrument No. 19821217000419450). Previously,
the City of Anna allowed lots to meet the minimum lot frontage requirements
via an access easement. This regulation was removed on January 26, 2021
(Ord. No. 892-2021)
(C) Because of the particular physical surroundings, shape and/or
topographical conditions of the specific property involved, a particular
undue hardship to the property owner would result, as distinguished from a
mere inconvenience or increased expense, if the strict letter of these
regulations is carried out;
- The violations of §9.02.081 & §9.02.087 are existing conditions of the
property and not created by the applicant.
(D) The waiver/suspension will not in any manner vary the provisions of the
zoning ordinance, comprehensive plan (as amended), or any other adopted
plan(s) or ordinance(s) of the city; and
The waiver request is specific to standards contained within the
Subdivision Ordinance.
(E) An alternate design will generally achieve the same result or intent as
the standards and regulations prescribed herein.
- The existing easement was initially dedicated by deed (1982) to achieve
the same result as right-of-way dedication.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial (7-0) for
violation of §9.02.081, §9.02.087, & § 9.02.090 of the Subdivision
Regulations.
MOTION: Mayor Pike moved to deny. Council Member Toten seconded.
Motion carried 7-0
i. Slayter Creek Park, Henry Clay "Yank" Washington Park, and Natural
Springs Park (Interim City Manager Ryan Henderson)
I. Consider/Discuss/Action on an Ordinance Amending the FY2023 Park
Development Fund budget.
11. Consider/Discuss/Action on a Resolution awarding a construction
agreement with A&C Construction for improvements to Slayter Creek Park,
Henry Clay "Yank" Washington Park and Natural Springs Park.
Consider the award of a construction agreement for the construction of park
improvements at Henry Clay "Yank" Washington Park, Natural Springs Park
and Slayter Creek Park with A&C Construction.
The proposed budget amendment includes funding for the following
purposes:
Natural Springs Park Improvements - Park Development Fund
(+$256,000)
An additional parking lot is needed at Natural Springs Park for Anna
neighbors who use the Paw Park and to accommodate future events at the
park. The parking lot will include lighting, landscaping, and irrigation.
Accessible parking is included.
Yank Park Improvements - Park Development Fund (+$186,000)
Yank Park was built by the developer of the adjacent subdivision. Funding
is for the construction of park improvements, which include the addition of
a half -basketball court east of the playground, installation of a drinking
fountain, and construction of a concrete walk around the playground.
Slayter Creek Park Sports Court - Park Development Fund (+$118,433)
Slayter Creek Park, named after one of the original families to settle in
Anna, is the City's signature park, containing a wide range of amenities for
neighbors. New features will allow for more experiences for a broader
segment of the community. Funding is for the construction of a parking lot
expansion and pedestrian improvements on the north end of the park, nine
pickleball courts, two basketball courts, lighting and resurfacing of existing
tennis courts.
Funding for the Natural Springs Park project is being fully funded through
an amendment to the FY2023 Community Investment Program ,budget in
the amount of $256,000 from the Park Development Fund. The total
estimated cost of the Natural Springs Park project is $456,000.
Funding for the Yank Park project is being fully funded through an
amendment to the FY2023 Community Investment Program budget in the
amount of $186,000 from the Park Development Fund. The total estimated
cost of the Yank Park project is $489,500.
Funding for the Slayter Creek Park Sports Court and Parking Lot Expansion
project is being fully funded through an amendment to the FY2023
Community Investment Program budget in the amount of $118,433 from the
Park Development Fund. The total estimated cost of the Slayter Creek Park
Sports Court project is $1,928,000 from 2021 General Obligation Bonds and
$388,500 from the Park Development Fund for a total project cost of
$21316,500.
I. Consider/Discuss/Action Conan Ordinance Amending the FY2023
Park Development Fund budget.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1002-2022
ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE 2022-2023 FISCAL YEAR;
PROVIDING FOR SAVINGS, SEVERABILITY, AND REPEALING
CLAUSES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF THE CAPTION
HEREOF.
MOTION: Council Member Toten moved to approve. Council
Member Carver seconded. Motion carried 7-0
II. Consider/Discuss/Action on a Resolution awarding a construction
agreement with A&C Construction for improvements to Slayter Creek
Park, Henry Clay "Yank" Washington Park and Natural Springs Park.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS APPROVING A
CONTRACT AGREEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PARK
IMPROVEMENTS AT HENRY CLAY "YANK" WASHINGTON
PARK, NATURAL SPRINGS PARK AND SLAYTER CREEK PARK
WITH A&C CONSTRUCTION.
MOTION: Council Member Toten moved to approve. Mayor Pro
Tern Miller seconded. Motion carried 7-0
j. Bryant Park (Interim City Manager Ryan Henderson)
Consider/Discuss/Action on an Ordinance Amending the FY2023 Park
Development Fund budget.
Consider/Discuss/Action on a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to
execute a construction agreement with A New Deal, Inc. to install an
irrigation system at Bryant Park.
The construction agreement with AND, Inc. is for the installation of an
irrigation system at Bryant Park. The coverage area is the southern half of
the park nearest to the existing water meters. The project was designed in-
house. The bid was issued on April 27th and closed on May 19th. It was
advertised as required by law. Two bids were received and one no -bid was
submitted. The bid is a low -bid award.
The proposed budget amendment includes funding for the following
purposes:
Bryant Park Improvements - Park Development Fund ($64,000)
Bryant Park is a 5-acre tract located on the north side of CR371 just south
of Bryant Elementary. Currently, the park is undeveloped but in the future
will be available for outdoor athletic and recreational activities. The southern
half of the park will be irrigated to facilitate the City's soccer program this
season.
Funding for the Bryant Park project is being fully funded through an
amendment to the FY2023 Community Investment Program budget in the
amount of $64,000 from the Park Development Fund. The total estimated
cost of the Bryant Park project is $64,143.
I. Consider/Discuss/Action on an Ordinance Amending the FY 2023
Park Development Fund budget.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1002-2022
ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE 2022-2023 FISCAL YEAR;
PROVIDING FOR SAVINGS, SEVERABILITY, AND REPEALING
CLAUSES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF THE CAPTION
HEREOF.
MOTION: Mayor Pike moved to approve. Council Member Toten
seconded. Motion carried 7-0
II. Consider/Discuss/Action on a Resolution authorizing the City
Manager to execute a construction agreement with A New Deal, Inc.
to install an irrigation system at Bryant Park.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS APPROVING A
CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN
IRRIGATION SYSTEM AT BRYANT PARK, WITH AND, INC.
MOTION: Council Member Toten moved to approve. Council
Member Baker seconded. Motion carried 7-0
k. Consider/Discuss/Action on a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to
sign a contract with Brinkley & Barfield for the design of a twelve -inch water
line that will be constructed on FM 455 from Cowan Road to County Road
290. (CIP Manager Justin Clay)
This item is for consideration to authorize the City Manager to sign an
agreement for the design of public water system improvements along FM
455.
The existing water main exceeds the maximum number of connections to a
public water main, which is 10, as determined by the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality's rules in the Texas Administrative Code, 30 TAC
§290.44(c). No new connections can be made to the water main until it is
increased in size.
The City of Anna Water System Master Plan shows a future water main
expansion required along FM 455 on the west side of Anna. The existing
water main is only 2- inches in diameter, and is in poor condition. This
existing main does not provide adequate water flow for firefighting
capabilities in the area. In addition, the water main is not in compliance
with modern TCEQ requirements. The existing water main has 20
connections, which exceeds the maximum allowable number of
connections to a public water main, which is 10, as determined by the
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality's rules in the Texas
Administrative Code, 30 TAC §290.44(c). No new connections can be
made to the water main until it is increased in size.
Funding for the design of this water line is available in the FY2023 Water
Department budget in the amount of $250,000.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY WITH
Binkley & Barfield, FOR THE ENGINEERING DESIGN RELATED TO THE
FM 455 WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, IN A FORM APPROVED BY
THE CITY ATTORNEY PER THE PROPOSAL SHOWN IN EXHIBIT "A"
ATTACHED HERETO, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOTION: Council Member Toten moved to approve. Council Member
Carver seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Consider/Discuss/Action authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract
with BHC for the engineering design of the Highway 5 Utility Relocation
Phase Two Project. (CIP Manager Justin Clay)
TXDOT requires cities to relocate all existing utilities within a road corridor
to locations outside of the proposed right-of-way prior to TxDOT
construction of the widening of State Highways. The City of Anna has
already started working on Phase 1 of this project (Hackberry Drive to the
Collin County Outer Loop). Phase 1 design is substantially complete, and
the City is in the process of acquiring the necessary easements. This item
is for Phase 2, which is from Hackberry Drive to the norther City limit.
Last month, TxDOT staff notified the City that the construction funding for
widening Staret Highway 5 was going to be moved into their 5-year funding
window in their upcoming budget. Based on that information, staff is seeking
to begin the design work required to relocate existing utilities along the
corridor for the northern (phase 2) section of the project.
This project includes the engineering design of relocating and expanding
public water and sanitary sewer utilities along the Stare Highway 5 corridor
from Hackberry Drive to the northern City Limit. The contract includes the
design for the utility relocation of approximately 15,000 LF of water & sewer
pipe on the East and West sides of Highway 5. The agreement also includes
services for the bidding phase, easement acquisition negotiations (not
including purchase price), Tx -Dot reimbursement, deed research, and
surveying.
Funding for the State Highway 5 Utility Relocation project was appropriated
in the FY2023 Community Investment Program budget in the amount of
$1.45 million from the Water Impact Fees Fund and Sewer Impact Fees
Fund. The estimated cost of the contract is $934,702. A portion of the City
costs will be reimbursed by TxDOT, based on a calculation of the
percentage of existing utilities located in City easements outside of the
historical TxDOT Right-of-way. This calculation will be completed during the
design process.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY WITH
BIRKHOFF, HENDRICKS, & CARTER, LLC, FOR THE ENGINEERING
DESIGN RELATED TO THE STATE HIGHWAY 5 UTILITY RELOCATION
PROJECT, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY PER THE
PROPOSAL SHOWN IN EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO, AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOTION: Council Member Toten moved to approve. Council Member
Carver seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
M. Consider/Discuss/Action on adding local option property tax exemptions for
FY2024. (Budget Manager Terri Doby)
Prior to FY2023, the City of Anna offered a $30,000 exemption in the Over
65 category. In June of 2022, a 1 % ($5,000 minimum) General Homestead
Exemption was added. In a workshop at the April 25th City Council meeting,
Council was presented the choices that the City of Anna has regarding the
structure of local property taxes. At that time, City Council was told that an
item to establish those exemptions would be presented at a future meeting.
The Texas Property Tax Code requires that all decisions regarding
exemptions for the upcoming year be adopted by the taxing unit by July 1 St.
All real and tangible personal property located in the state is taxable unless
an exemption is required or permitted by the Texas Constitution. Local
taxing units can offer a variety of partial or total exemptions from property
appraised values. Local option exemptions are one way for cities to lower
the property tax bill of their residents. Tonight staff is asking for the City
Council to set local option property tax exemptions for FY2024.
Tax Structure Comparison:
FY2023
Proposed FY2024
Homestead Exemption
1%. $5.000 min
3%. S5.000 min
Over Age 65 Exemption
S30.000
S30.000
Disabled Person Exemption
S30.000
Pmpeny Tax Rate
0.539750
0.533000
Potential Revenue Change:
FY2023
Proposed FY2024
Homestead Exemption
$103.644
$286,314
Over Age 65 Exemption
$117.558
S201.759
Disabled Person Exemption
S29.794
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS, AMENDING ARTICLE
2.03 OF THE ANNA CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ADOPT A
PARTIAL EXEMPTION FROM AD VALOREM TAXES FOR RESIDENTIAL
HOMESTEADS; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF THE CAPTION HEREOF.
MOTION: Council Member Atchley moved to approve. Council Member
Miller seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
n. Consider/Discuss/Action on an appointment to fill a vacancy on the Parks
Advisory Board. (Interview Committee)
City Council appointed new board members on May 16, 2023. A newly
appointed member will be moving out of Anna and declined his appointment
to the Parks Advisory Board.
MOTION: Council Member Toten moved to appoint Justin Inesta to the
Parks Advisory Board. Council Member Cain seconded. Motion carried 7-
0.
8. Adjourn.
Mayor Pike adjourned the meeting at 8:21 PM.
ATTEST: /f
City Secretary Carrie L. Land
Approved on " y f June 2023
GL �—
Mayor Nate Pike
June 13, 2023
Nate Pike, Mayor and City Council
120 W. 7th Street
Anna, TX 75409
Fax: 972-924-2620
Attn: Agenda Desk
Re: Item 5b., June 13, 2023, Council Meeting - Work Session
Topic: Anna Senior Transit Discussion
Dear Honorable Mayor and City Council:
My name is Janet Taylor; I am a 56-year-old disabled resident on a fixed low-
income, currently residing at the Palladium Apartments Anna, located in Anna
Towne Square at 2020 Florence Way, Anna, TX 75409. 1 have been a resident of
Anna, TX since October 2018.1 currently have a non -working vehicle with no
means to repair and am therefore without transportation. I am here to express
my concerns and advocate for Public Transit for Anna residents.
I know you have heard the common phrase or expression "Houston, we have a
problem" Well, I'm here today to coin the phrase, "Anna, we have a
problem". More specifically we have a need, and that need Is for access to
Public Transit and this issue REQUIRES your immediate attention and
action. Collin County's rural population lacks access to public transit, and this is
why I am sounding the alarm.
As I am sure you are aware, there have been major growth changes in the Texas
population from 2020 to present. Collin County had the second highest amount
of domestic migration in the country, adding 29,696 people last year.
(Per article in Sachsenews.com dated Apr 11, 2023).
As of June 17, 2022, Collin County is listed as one of the wealthiest counties in
Texas. (Per article in dallas.culturemape.com dated June 17, 2022)
The City of Anna is currently growing at a rate of 16.29% annually and its
population has increased by 57.27°y since the most recent census, which recorded
a population of 17,407 in 2020 and is currently as of 2023 at a population of
27,376. (Per worldpopulationview.com)
have personally witnessed another North Texas City that you might be familiar
with that went through a growth and population expansion much like I suspect
Anna is about to embark on and that City is Frisco, TX. My Mother and Sister are
now buried there but we jokingly said, they moved there when it was a one horse,
one flashing light town. But in a matter of a few years, it grew very rapidly and is
still growing into one of the largest cities in Texas.
With the City of Anna's current building and planning of more Multi -family
Apartment developments and Senior Apartments coming as early as 2023. As
well as hopes of a college Campus, this will change the infrastructure and these
residents will need more access to Public Transit. So, I am here to advocate not
only for Seniors but for the Disabled and low-income residents who REQUIRE
access to Public Transit (now). Accessible transportation services are essential to
ensuring older adults and disabled adults such as myself, can continue to live
independently.
My disabilities and low-income does qualify me to have access to federal
Medicaid transportation services but only for what is deemed medically necessary
and reasonable and not all Seniors and the Disabled qualify. But what I do not
have is access to the grocery stores, for food and household supplies, the Post
Office, City parks and City social functions, nor the ability to get to the Voting
locations so that I can Vote.
According to the 2020 Census, I believe the median age of our current
homeowners is early to mid-30's BUT and I suspect (from my own experience)
many of our residents will begin moving their parents in and caring for their
declining health and social needs and this is something the City Council needs to
consider funding and planning for now.
On behalf of our Seniors, the disabled and low-incomed residents, TAKE ACTION
NOW. I urge you to seek County and Federal funding. I can assure you this is
needed Urgently now.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely, Janet A. Taylor
Please Print out and look at the Aging Texas Well I Transportation Issues for Older
Adults
(Provided by Aging Texas Well Advisory Committee — www.hhs.texas.gov/about
/community-engagement/age-well-live-well/aging-texas-well)
https://www.h hs.texas.gov/sites/default/files/documents/about-hhs/comm unity-
engagement/atw/atw-issue-brief-tra nsportation.odf
Also Review
https://www.hhs.texas.gov/sites/defau It/files/documents/aging-texas-well-strategic-plan-2022-23.pdf
Also consider:
4 Benefits to Public Transportation:
1. Improved Community Health and wellbeing
2. Economic Benefits to the Community
(For every dollar invested in public transportation can yield around $4 in
economic gains in the community).
3. Public Transportation Reduces Air Pollution
4. Improves Road Congestion
BACKGROUND
Approximately 10,000 people turn 65 each day in the United States, and
90 percent of older adults choose to age in place in their communities.'
Accessible transportation services are essential to ensuring older adults can
continue to live independently. Inadequate transportation hinders their
access to health care and may increase social isolation, which can create
barriers to safe, healthy community living. Eighty-three percent of family
caregivers provide or arrange for transportation for their loved ones.'
Current transportation options cannot meet the needs of this rapidly
growing population. Funding is often fragmented by source, geography and
comes with restrictive uses of allowed transportation services. Additionally,
community transportation plans are often complicated and demand
significant coordination across local, state and federal funding partners.
Nationally, two sources of funding that serve some seniors and people with
disabilities are appropriated by the federal government specifically to
enhance both the mobility of these populations, as well as transportation
services offered through the federal Medicaid program. The Medical
Transportation Program is an entitlement in the sense that any recipient of
full Medicaid benefits can receive payments for transportation that is
deemed medically necessary and reasonable. However, not everyone 65 or
older or with a disability qualifies for Medicaid.
The Texas Department of Transportation, which receives regionally
coordinated transportation plans from 24 planning regions, has issued a
guidebook to direct the development of these plans.' Coordinated planning
provides more efficient and effective public transportation services,
especially for priority populations, which includes people 65 and older. The
guidebook also calls for local efforts to address fragmented transportation
services and common gaps in services.
The Regional Coordinated Transportation Plan for the Texoma Region
contains a transportation needs index based on the needs of the
elderly population (65 and older) and other at -risk populations. The
This unmet transportation needs and gaps in transportation services
information has been identified in Texoma mirror many gaps found in other planning areas.
developed
and provided
by Aging
Texas Well
Advisory
Committee.
Aging Texas Well I Transportation Issues for Older Adults 1
UNMET TRANSPORTATION NEEDS AND GAPS IN
SERVICES
These needs were identified by participants through stakeholder workshops
and mail -out survey responses:^
Need access to and from
• Medical appointments
• Community locations
(grocery store, pharmacy,
social activities, cultural
events, support groups,
shopping, social service
organizations, banks and
places of worship)
Transportation services needed
• Timely and reliable
transportation options
• Affordable transportation
options, especially when
traveling outside of the
region
• Flexible public
transportation scheduling
• Available transportation on
nights and weekends
• Available fixed -route
transportation service
• Services for people with
limited English proficiency,
older adults and people
with disabilities
• Non -school related
transportation for children
• Urban areas (Dallas,
Houston, etc.)
• Place of employment
• College campuses
• Veterans Affairs' facilities,
for veterans
• Door-to-door (not curb -to -
curb) service for both
disabled and non -disabled
people
• Wheelchair -accessible
buses; vehicles specifically
designed for older adults
and people with disabilities
• Mobility assistants
Lack of alternative modes and amenities
• No sidewalks or bicycle routes (or existing sidewalks in poor
condition)
• No safe area to cross busy roads
• Few waiting areas at public transportation pick-up and drop-
off locations
Aging Texas Well I Transportation Issues for Older Adults 2
Knowledge of available transportation services
• Confusion about call -in windows and process to schedule a
ride with public transportation provider
• Communication about existing transportation services,
especially for those without Internet access
• Coordination among agencies in the region that provide
transportation or have available capacity or unused vehicles
• Understanding federal regulations to share resources and
underutilized vehicles
• Private partnerships
Insurance costs to transport clients
CURRENT TRENDS
At present, most accessible and assisted transportation services for older
adults and people with disabilities include public buses, vans, cars and taxi
vouchers. However, some communities have volunteer driver programs in
which volunteers drive their own vehicles and provide one-on-one trips to
people who need transportation.
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and
Individuals with Disabilities (Section 5310) provides funding to states for
both traditional (buses, wheelchair lifts, mobility management etc.) and
non-traditional projects (travel training, volunteer driver programs,
enhanced accessibility to bus stops, etc.).
Travel training programs have specialized trainers to teach people how to
travel safely and independently and use public transit. These kinds of
programs help people who are not familiar with or comfortable using public
transportation learn how to access and navigate their local options.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Increased funding for public transportation such as buses, trains,
vanpools, specialized transit and ridesharing. Consider whether any
Section 5310 funds are unused due to lack of match (the match is 20
percent for capital projects and 50 percent for operating assistance).
• Make sure that operators of fixed -route services supported by
Section 5307 (49 United States Code § 5307) funds do not charge
more during off-peak hours than half fare for older adults who
present a Medicare card and people with disabilities who present a
Medicare card.
• Increase funding incentives for transit operators, nonprofit
organizations and local communities to promote innovative planning,
enhance coordination among existing programs, develop public -
private partnerships, and expand outreach and education programs
to help make systems more efficient and customer -friendly.
Aging Texas Well I Transportation Issues for Older Adults 3
• Use mobility managers to coordinate policy, broker services and act
as customer system navigators.
• Promote local community -based options such as shuttle services to
medical facilities and shopping centers tailored to specific needs or
routes.
• Expand services beyond geographic jurisdictional boundaries through
better coordination.
• Promote "complete streets" policies to ensure safety for everyone.
• Promote inter -regional coordination as a step toward coordinating
public transportation services statewide.
• Support and expand volunteer driver, voucher and rideshare options
such as transportation network companies, including Uber and Lyft.
There may be an opportunity to use Section 5310 funds to purchase
service from these companies, as long as the purchasing entity (such
as a transit system) determines routes and schedules.
• Promote awareness of existing public transportation services so
service gaps that come from lack of consumer knowledge can be
addressed with existing services. Improved use of the internet and
social media can provide education and allow for statewide trip
planning when the services of private providers and public providers
are needed to complete a trip.
RESOURCES
• Federal Transit Administration
Information on Section 5310 grants for seniors and individuals
with disabilities: transit_dot.goyjgrants
• National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
Information and resources for transportation options • 202-
872-0888: n4a orgJtransportation.
• National Aging and Disability Transportation Center
Provides assistance and information to communities and
organizations looking to increase transportation access • 866-
983-3222:nadtc_org
• National Center for Mobility Management
Information on various ways to increase community mobility
options: 866-846-6400 or
nation a Ice nterformobiI Ltyinqgagement_org
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• National Volunteer Transportation Center
Operates a database of volunteer transportation programs and
provides materials related to the planning, organization and
operations of volunteer transportation: 505-222-0620 or
ctaa _pry
Transportation for America Report - Aging in Place,
Stuck Without Options:
https JLt4americaorgjdocs,SeniorsMobilitvCrisis_pdf
• The Texas Regionally Coordinated Transportation
Planning Guidebook:
http:J1regionalser_v_iceplanning_org(coordination[works
hopsffeb_mar_2015Jsession_2 -guidebook_
Workshops 2015 F.pd_f
• Texas Transportation Institute of the Texas A&M
University's Regional Transit Coordination Guidebook:
http:J1static_tti_t4mp,edu[tti.tamu_edu/documents/0_
5345 _Uil? f
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Developed by: Patricia Bordie
Area Agency on Aging
of the Capital Area
HHS Aging Texas Well
Advisory Committee
Bruce P. Bower
Texas Senior Advocacy
Coalition
HHS Aging Texas Well
Advisory Committee
Aging Texas Well I Transportation Issues for Older Adults