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CITY OF ANNA AGENDA NOTICE -CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP/CLOSED
SESSION
February 24, 2009 6:30 p.m. -Anna City Hall Administration Building
The City Council of the City of Anna will meet in Workshop Session and Closed Session
at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 24, 2009, at the Anna City Hall Administration Building,
located at 111 North Powell Parkway (Hwy 5), regarding the following items.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum.
3., Con~ider/DiscusslAction:regarding ttteCity of Anna~'Branding Project.--,'~' -,,,,. ..._. -",-, ,-. "'-~"""~~-~-" -.--. ,
4. Discussion regarding a Project Update Presentation. (Philip Sanders)
5. CLOSED SESSION: Under Tex. Gov't Code Chapter, 551, the City Council
may enter into closed session to:
a. discuss or deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real
property (Tex. Gov't Code §551.072);
b. consult with legal counsel 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 ofthe Government Code (Tex. Gov't Code §551.071);
c. Discuss or deliberate Economic Development Negotiations:
(1) To discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial
information that the City Council has received from a business prospect
that the City Council seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the
territory of the City of Anna and with which the City Council 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)
1. The Council may vote and/or act upon each ofthe items listed in this agenda.'
2. The Council reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any ofthe items listed on this agenda, whenever it·is
considered necessary and legally justified under the Open Meeting Act.
3. Persons with a disability who want to attend this meeting who may need assistance should contact the City Secretary at 972 924
33251wo working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
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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.
6. Discussion regarding any item on the City Council's February 24, 2009 Regular
Meeting Agenda.
7. Adjourn.
This is to certify that I, Natha Wilkison, City Secretary, posted this agenda at a
place readily accessible to the public at the Anna City Hall and on the City Hall
bulletin board at or before 5:00 p.m., February 20,2009.
1. The Council may vote and/or act upon each ofthe items listed in this agenda.
2. The Council reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any ofthe items listed on this agenda, whenever it is
considered necessary and legally justified under the Open Meeting Act.
3. Persons with a disability who want to attend this meeting who may need assistance should contact the City Secretary at 972 924
3325 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
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CITY OF ANNA AGENDA NOTICE -CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
February 24, 2009 7:30 p.m. -Anna City Hall Administration Building
The City Council of the City of Anna will meet in Regular Session at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday,
February 24, 2009, at the Anna City Hall Administration Building, located at 111 North
Powell Parkway (Hwy 5), to consider the following items.
Welcome to the City Council Meeting. Please sign the Sign-In-Sheet as a record ofattendance. If
you wish to speak on an open-session agenda item please fill out the Opinion/Speaker
Registration Form and tum it in to the City Secretary before the meeting starts.
1. Call to Order.
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Citizen comments. Citizens are allowed 3 minutes to speak. The Council is unable to
respond to or discuss any issues that are brought up during this section that are not on the
agenda, other than to make statements of specific factual information in response to a
citizen's inquiry or to recite existing policy in response to the inquiry.
4. Public Hearing: (3rd)
For City Council to hear Public Comment regarding a Proposed Smoking Ordinance
for the City of Anna, Texas.
5. Consider/Discuss/Action regarding approval of the 2007 -200S Audit as presented by
Pingleton, Howard & Company, P.C. ~ayne Cummings)
6. Presentation of the City of Anna Police Department Racial Profiling Report. (Kenny
Jenks)
7. Discussion regarding Weather Early Warning Systems procedure.
S. Discussion regarding amending Article IV Animals of the City of Anna Code of
Ordinances. (Kenny Jenks)
9. Consent Items. These items consist of non-controversial or "housekeepingn items required
by law. Items may be considered individually by any Council member making such request
prior to a motion and vote on the Consent Items.
a. Approve Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting February 10, 2009.
1. The Council may vote and/or act upon each ofthe items listed in this agenda.
2. The Council reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any ofthe items listed on this agenda, whenever it is
considered necessmy and legally justified under the Open Meeting Act
3. Persons with a disability who want to attend this meeting who may need assistance should contact the City Secretary at 972 924
3325 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
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b. Approve Minutes of Planning and Zonin~Meeting February 3, 2009.
10. (a) Consider/Discuss/Action regarding approving an Ordinance Amending the City of
Anna Code of Ordinances by Amending Part IV, Schedule of Fees, Article VII,
Section 8.01 (c) and Section 8.01 (d); Amending the Outside City Water Rates for
Residential and Commercial Customers. (Phifip Sanders)
(b) Consider/Discuss/Action regarding approving an Ordinance of the City of Anna,
Texas amending the Anna Code of Ordinances by Amending Part IV, Fee Schedule,
Article VII, Section 8, regarding the Water Rate for Former Customers of South
Grayson Water Supply Corporation. (Philip Sanders)
11. Consider/Discuss/Action authorizing the City Manager to attempt to negotiate
contractual terms for a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System
with respect to the proposal received by the City in response to its solicitation for
proposals authorized on or about December 9, 2008. (James Parkman)
12. Consider/DiscusslActionregarding a resolution to establish a schedule of dates for
public hearings and the institution of annexation proceedings for property currently
owned by Annaland LTD, Wood Oak Hollow LLC, and commonly known as Oak
Ridge. The property contains approximately 753 acres and is generally located .
adjacent to East Fork Estates and on County Roads 210,285,827 and Farm to
Market Highway 455. (Maurice Schwanke)
13. Consider/Discuss/Action regarding a resolution to establish a schedule of dates for
public hearings and the institution of annexation proceedings for property currently
owned by Cahill. The property contains approximately 14 acres and is generally
located adjacent to County Roads 210 and 827. (Maurice Schwanke)
14. Consider/Discuss/Action regarding approving an ordinance amending the Anna
Code of Ordinances, Part II, Article 48, Section 5.01 regarding requirements for
Statements of Estimated Costs in relation to requests for Public Information. (Clark
McCoy)
15. Consider/Discuss/Action to approve the Anna Community Development
Corporation's ("CDC") purchase in the amount of $375,000 plus closing costs, survey
costs, and related expenses to acquire land for public park purposes as an addition
to Natural Springs Park, said land being described as approximately three acres out
of Lot 2, Block A of the Autozone plat in Anna, Texas, subject to the CDC dedicating
and/or transferring title to the City for park purposes. (Jessica Perkins)
16. Consider/Discuss/Action regarding approving a Contract between the City of Anna,
Texas and the Greater Anna Chamber of Commerce for Glowfest. (Jessica Perkins)
17. Consider/Discuss/Action on any items listed on posted agenda for February 24,2009
City of Anna Workshop Session and Closed Session, or any closed session
occurring during this Regular Meeting, as necessary.
1. The Council may vote and/or act upon each ofthe items 1isted in this agenda.
2. The Council reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any ofthe items listed on this agenda, whenever it is
considered necessary and legally justified under the Open Meeting Act
3. Persons with a disability who want to attend this meeting who may need assistance should contact the City Secretary at 972 924
3325 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
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18. Adjourn.
This is to ~rtify that I, Natha Wilkison, City Secretary, posted this agenda at a place
readily ac~ssible to the public at the Anna City Hall and on the City Hall bulletin
board at or before 5:00 p.m., February 20, 2009.
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I. The Council may vote and/or act upon each ofthe items listed in this agenda.
2. The Council reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any ofthe items listed on this agenda, whenever it is
considered necessary and legally justified under the Open Meeting Act
3. Pe!"SQns with a disability who want to attend this meeting who may need assistance should contact the City Secretary at 972 924·
3325 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
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City Council Agenda
Staff Report
Council Meeting: Febrwny 24.2009 Staff Contact: Philip Sanders
Account Code #:________
Budgeted Amount: _______...... Exhibits: 0 Yes DNo
AGENDA SUBJECT: Public Hearing: (3rd)
For City Council to hear Public Comment regarding a Proposed Smoking Ordinance for
the City of Anna, Texas.
Open:
Close:
SUMMARY:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
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City Council Agenda
Staff Report
Council Meeting: February 24, 2009 Staff Contact: Wayne E .. Cummings
Account Code #:_________
Budgeted Amount: ________ Exhibits: DYes DNo
AGENDA SUBJECT: ConsiderlDiscusslActionregarding approval ofthe 2007-2008
Audit as presented by Pingleton, Howard & Company, P.C.
SUMMARY: Tom W. Pingleton with Pingleton, Howard & Co., P.C. will present the
Audit Summary for last budget year and answer questions from the Council.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Audit.
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City of Anna
Staff Agenda Report
Council Meeting: 0212412009 Staff Contact: Kenny Jenks
Prepared by: KennyJenks
Account Code Date Prepared: 02/09/2009
Budgeted Amount:.-"$'---______~ Exhibits: 0' Yes ONo
AGENDA SUBJECT: Presentation of the City of Anna Police Department Racial
Profiling Report
SUMMARY: The Texas Legislature requires each law enforcement agency within the
State ofTexas to collect the data from all of its citizen contacts for measurement of
biased-based profiling based on the contacted persons' race.
That collected data is analyzed according to State guidelines and a report is generated in a
particular format That report is then presented to the agency's governmental body
before March 1st of each year.
The Chief of Police has prepared the attached report for the City Council. This report is
also available to the public via the City's Web-Site.
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Staff Report
CoUncil Meeting: February 24, 2009
Account Code
Budgeted Amount:______~__
Staff Contact: Kenny Jenks
Exhibits: 0 Yes IBl No
AGENDA SUBJECT: Discussion regarding weather siren policy and Code-Red
emergency telephone notification system.
SUMMARY: As we approach the spring months and the usual weather unpredictability
that comes along with our seasonal changes, it is prudent to revisit the weather warning
_ policy we have in place.
We have adopted Code-Red, which is our emergency telephone notification system, for
use during very severe weather warnings for the area in and aro"Qnd Anna. We have had
some successes using Code-Red as a weather warning system. The system, however, was
not designed for use as a weather warning system.
Code Red's Web-Site does not list weather warnings as a recommended use. From the
web-site:
Environmental (Natural Disasters)
Fires
Floods
TIdal Surges
Dangerous Water Conditions
Water Safety Alerts
Dam/Levy Breaks
Mudslides
Avalanches
Snow Emergencies
Evacuation Routes
Evacuation Notices
Search and Rescue
Missing Children
Missing Elderly
Missing Disabled
Corporate
Rapid Internal Communication
Rapid Client Notification
Man-Made Disasters
Terrorism Threats
Bomb Threats
Nuclear Hazards
Bio Terrorism Threats
Chemical Spills
Gas Leaks
HAZMAT Emergencies
Hostage Situations
Purpose of Alarm (Instructions after alarms
have been issued)
Crime
Prisoner Escape Warning
Neighborhood Crime Watch Support
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Sexual Predator Alert
Schools and Universities
School Lockdowns Public Works
Evacuations Drinking Water Contamination
School Closings Viral Outbreaks
Campus Crime Bulletins Utility Outages
Bomb Threats Street Closings
Health Alerts Planned Outages
Campus Event Notifications Restoration of Service Alert
Faculty/Staff Notices Water Boil Alerts
Weather Advisory/Snow Emergencies Water Usage Restrictions
Shelter~in~Place Notifications
Note that the weather warning is conspicuously left off.
For $2,500 per year, we can adopt and use a new Code Red Weather warning service.
Our citizenry will have to register for the system, just as they have done with our current
Code-Red system. Attached are some correspondences between Code Red personnel and
me.
I have alsoattoohed-acopy of the City's policy regarding severe weather and the use of··_·
our severe weather warning systems (sirens and telephone) for your review.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: We revisit the use of the Code Red system we
currently have as a weather warning system.
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Staff Report
Council Meeting: February 24, 2009 Staff Contact: Kenny Jenks
Account Code #:_________
Budgeted Amount: ________ Exhibits: I2SI Yes DNo
AGENDA SUBJECT: Discussion regarding an Ordinance amending Livestock
Regulations
SUMMARY: In reviewing the Animal section of the Code of Ordinances, it was
detennined·that the keeping of livestock and fowl in a subdivision within the Anna City
Limits was allowable under certain circumstances. We are concerned that the current
Ordinance may produce <situations that contrary to the public interest.-Alrwediscuss
some of our concerns, we would like the Council's feedback on any appropriate
amendments to our ordinance regarding the keeping of livestock and fowl within the
City's Corporate Limits.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Attached: Excerpts from the Animals Section of the City Code
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Staff Report
Council Meeting: February 24, 2009 Staff Contact: Philip Sanders
Account Code #:_________
Budgeted Amount: ________ Exhibits: 0 Yes DNo
AGENDA SUBJECT: Consent Items. These items consist ofnon-controversial or
"housekeeping" items required by law. Items may be considered individually by any
Council member making such request prior to a motion and vote on the Consent Items.
a. Approve Minutes ofRegular City Council Meetin&February 10,2009 ..
b. Approve Minutes of Planning and Zoning Meeting February 3, 2009.
SUMMARY:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Motion to approve the consent items.
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Staff Report
Council Meeting: February 24, 2009 Staff Contact: Philip Sanders
Account Code#:. __________
Budgeted Amount: _______~_ Exhibits: DYes DNo
AGENDA SUBJECT: ConsiderlDiscusslAction an Ordinance amending water rates for
former South Grayson Customers or an Ordinance amending the Outside City Water
Rates for Residential and Commercial Customers.
SUMMARY: Based on the discussion that occurred during the February 10 Council
meeting, Staff has developed two options for addressing the concerns raised by former
customers of the South Grayson Water System. .
Ordinance "A" would reduce the Outside City Water Rates for all Residential and
Commercial Customers from 1.5 to 1.25 times the in-side city rate. Such a reduction
would become effective on March 1, 2009.
Ordinance "B" would phase in the full Outside City Water Rate (which is currently 1.5
times the in-side city rate) over a 1Yz year period. On March 1, 2009 these customer
would pay the same rate as the in-side city customers. On October 1, 2009 their rate
would increase to 1.25 times the in-side city rate, and on October 1, 2010 their rate would
increase to the full 1.5 times the in-side city rate.
It is not uncommon for cities to charge out-side city customers more for utility service. A
rural utility system is typically older, under sized, and has fewer customers per linear foot
of pipe. All these factors result in a higher maintenance cost for the rural portion of the
system than for the more urban system located within the City limits. In addition, our
rate structure reflects most, but not all of our utility operating costs. Administration and
financial services such as accounting and budgeting are supported by the General Fund.
The General Fund is funded by property taxes which out-of-city residents don't pay.
Among our comparison and neighboring cities, Celina, Princeton, VanAlstyne, and
Royse City charge a 1.5 multiplier for out-side city customers -Prosper charges a 2.0
multiplier. Although a 1.5 multiplier is not uncommon, we understand that the change to
the City's rate structure and the addition of the multiplier will have a significant impact
on the former South Grayson customers. The 325 customers we acquired from South
Grayson is an unusually large number of out-side city customers for a city our size.
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RECOMMENDATION: If Council feels that a reduction of the multiplier is
appropriate for all out-side city customers, staff recommends approval of Ordinance A.
If the Council wishes to maintain the 1.5 multiplier for out-side city customers, then Staff
recommends that it be phased in over time as outlined in Ordinance B.
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City Council Agenda
Staff Report
Council Meeting: February 24, 2009 Staff Contact: James Parkman
Account Code #:__________
Budgeted Amount: _________ Exhibits: 0 Yes ONo
AGENDA SUBJECT: ConsiderlDiscussl Action authorizing the City Manager to
attempt to negotiate _contractual terms for a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
(SCADA) system with respect to the proposal received by the City in response to its
solicitation for proposals authorized on or about December 9,2008
SUMMARY: In early December 2008 the City of Anna issued an RFP for the purchase
of a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system. This system will allow
us to monitor and control our entire water system and will enable us to establish historical
values and trending, resulting in a higher degree of efficiency. The system also allows for
a quicker evaluation and response to problems as they arise.
Purchase of the SCADA System was authorized as part of the GTUA South Take Point
Project. Funding for the project is included in the bonds previously issued by GTUA for
this water project. We are currently making payments on these bonds. We estimate the
total cost ofthe system to be between $150,000 and $175,000.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The sole response we received to our RFP was from
TracMn MTrol out of Georgetown, Texas. This company has sixteen years of experience
with SCADA systems. We have reviewed their qualifications and are satisfied that they
are capable of providing the system we have requested. A copy of the RFP and the
response for Trac-n-Trol is available in the City Secretary's Office.
If we are able to negotiate a satisfactory contract with this company, we will bring the
final contract back to the Council for their approval.
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Prepared by: Maurice Schwanke
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DNoBudgeted Amo~.t:...!t$:........=.N..!!./~A~_____
AGENDA SUBJECT:
Resolution to establish a schedule of dates for public hearings and the institution
of annexation proceedings for property currently owned by Annaland LTD, Wood
Oak Hollow LLC, and commonly know as Oak Ridge~ The property contains
approximately 753 acres and is generally located adjacent to East Fork Estates
and on County Roads 210,285, 827 and Farm to Market Highway 455.
SUMMARY:
Proper annexation of areas adjacent to cities is often crucial to establishing and
maintaining urban order and effective government. This is the position that Anna
finds itself in with the land holdings of Annaland LTD and Wood Oak Hollow LLC.
The potential growth of fringe areas can produce a complex pattern of
government by multiple jurisdictions-city, county, and special districts-that can
lead to administrative confusion, inefficiency, duplication, and excessive costs.
Once this complex pattern becomes established, vested interests and sectional
jealousies make change difficult, if not impossible.
At the same time, economic and social ties between cities and their fringE;! areas
can be strong. Outlying areas benefit in many ways from city parks and
recreational facilities, streets, utilities, and other facilities and programs, often
without contributing a proportionate share of the cost to the city. Moreover,
suburban people may request services equivalent to those provided within the
city and may recognize that their taxes and other costs (including utility costs and
fire insurance premiums) in an unincorporated area are not necessarily lower and
are often equal to, or greater than, those within the city.
The property being proposed by this annexation is on the cities fringe and is within
Anna's extra territorial Jurisdiction. Prior to the establishment of land uses and detailed
planning the property needs to be annexed and zoned appropriately for the area.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve resolution to set public hearing dates.
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Staff Agenda Report
Council Meeting: ---.:;O=2=/2,,-,,4~/O=9_____ Staff Contact: MauriceSchwanke
Prepared by: Maurice Schwanke
Account Code #:_--"'-N=IA=-_____ Date Prepared: __--,O=2::.../I"",9"""/O=9,--_
Budgeted Amount:..".$:.......;:;N...:..</""-'A~_____ Exhibits: .Yes No
AGENDA SUBJECT:
Resolution to establish a schedule of dates for public hearings and the.
institution. of annexation proceedings for property currently Qwned by
Cahill. The property contains approximately 14 acres and is generally
located adjacent to County Roads 210 and 827
SUMMARY:
The annexation of this pn:~perty coincides with the Annaland LTD's
annexation to ensure that any lack of 1000 feet minimum in annexation
width js fulfilled.
The property being proposed by this annexation is on the cities fringe and
Is wjthin Anna's extra territoriaJ Jurisdiction. Prior to the establishment of
land uses and detailed planning the property needs to be annexed and
zoned appropriately for the area.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve resolution to set public hearing dates.
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Staff Agenda Report
Council Meeting: ---,O=2"""/2::...;4~/0",,,8,--____ Staff Contact: Clark McCoy
Prepared by: Clark McCoy
Account Code #:_----!N;..!.!/..:;..A~_____ Date Prepared: __-,0=21=-1=9:.!../0=8,,--_
Budgeted Amount:~$~N..!!./~A~_____ DNo
AGENDA SUBJECT: ConsiderlDiscussiAction regarding approving an ordinance amending The
Anna City Code of Ordinances, Part II, Article 48, Section 5.01 regarding requirements for
Statements of Estimated Costs in relation to requests for public information.
SUMMARY: The City Council created Article 48 of Part II of the Code governing cost-recovery
procedures and setting forth .rules and procedures in compliance with the Public Information Act
("the Act") including but not limited to requirements relating to estimates of costs to be provided
to a Requestor. The rules adopted by the Council provide a 10-day time period for the City to
furriish the estimate of costs, regardless of the type of costs being recovered. The Act allows for
the City to narrow the 10-day requirement to apply only to estimates of costs related to charges for
personnel time. The proposed amendment would narrow the requirement accordingly, allowing the
City additional time if necessary to provide cost estimates for charges not related to personnel
time. Having the option for a longer time period to provide the cost estimate as it relates to certain
requests would be helpful in those instances where determining the estimate is burdensome and
time consuming.
RECOMMENDED: It is recommended that the Council adopt this ordinance.
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Staff Report
Council Meeting: February 24, 2009 Staff Contact: Jessica Perkins
Account Code
Budgeted Amount:_--.,;.._________ Exhibits: " Yes 0 No
AGENDA SUBJECT: ConsiderlDiscussl Action to approve the Anna Community
Development Corporation's ("CDC") purchase in the amount of $375,000 plus closing
cost, survey costs, and related expenses to acquire land for public park purposes as an
addition to Natural Springs Park, said land being described as approximately three acres
out of Lot 2, Block A ofthe Autozone plat in Anna, Texas, subject to the CDC dedicating
and/or transferring title to the City for park purposes. (Jessica Perkins)
SUMMARY: The CDC has entertained several· ideas regarding how to make Natural
Springs Park accessible to the public from FM 455. Originally, the CDC was going to
fund the construction of a road along the City's easement from FM 455 back to the park.
Construction estimates for the road construction were very high (over $600,000); about
three weeks ago the property owner of tracks 1, 2, and 3 of the attached map offered to
sell the property. The purchase price for the property is $375,000 much less than the cost
of the road. Additionally, the property has an established gravel road providing the
necessary access to the park.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: We recommend that the Council approve the CDC's
request to pw:chase the property for access to Natural Springs Park from FM 455.
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Staff Report
Council Meeting: February 24, 2009 Staff Contact: Jessica Perkins
Account Code #:_________
Budgeted Amount: ___________ Exhibits: X Yes D No
AGENDA SUBJECT: ConsiderlDiscuss! Action regarding approving a Contract
between the City of Anna, Texas and the Greater Anna Chamber of Commerce for
Glowfest. (Jessica Perkins)
SUMMARY: The Greater Anna Chamber of Commerce has planned a four day special
event for Memorial Day weekend. The special event, Glow Fest, will include a carnival,
hot air balloons, vendors, and a daily theme with special event. The event will take place
partially on school property and partially on Slayter Creek Park just south of Rosamond
Parkway. The GACC plans to have a VIP tent for the sponsors of the Glow Fest. The
VIP tent will offer beer and wine for VIP's only. Special Identification will be required
to enter the VIP tent and no alcohol will be allowed to leave the VIP tent. Food will be
sold and provided by Thomas Carnival. The GACC has been working closely with the
Chief of Police regarding traffic and safety issues.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: We recommend that the Council approve the GACC
request for this Special Event.