2006-08-28 CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING MEETING MINUTESPUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS,
HELD ON AUGUST 28, 2006, AT 6:30 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY
HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
Mayor Reid called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. with the following present:
Mayor
Mayor Pro -Tem
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
City Manager
City Attorney
City Secretary
Tom Reid
Richard Tetens
Kevin Cole
Helen Beckman
Felicia Kyle
Steve Saboe
Bill Eisen
Darrin Coker
Young Lorfing
Others in attendance: Public Works Director Danny Cameron; Parks & Recreation
Director Rhonda Cyrus; City Engineer Doug Kneupper; Police Chief J.C. Doyle; Project
Director Trent Epperson; Assistant City Manager Nick Finan; Director of Human
Resources and Safety Management Mary Hickling; Assistant City Manager Mike Hodge;
Director of Finance Claire Manthei; EMS Director Jeff Sundseth; Executive Director of
Economic Development Fred Welch; Assistant Public Works Director Jennifer Phan;
Assistant Police Chief Johnny Spires; Parks and Recreation Superintendent John Holas;
Assistant Finance Director Rick Overgaard; Budget Analyst June Ellis; and Interim Parks
and Recreation Director Michelle Smith.
PURPOSE OF HEARING — PUBLIC COMMENT AND TESTIMONY REGARDING THE
PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007 (OCTOBER 1, 2006 TO SEPTEMBER
30, 2007) FOR THE CITY OF PEARLAND. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
STAFF REVIEW OF PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007 (OCTOBER 1,
2006 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2007) FOR THE CITY OF PEARLAND. Mr. Bill Eisen, City
Manager.
City Manager Bill Eisen presented the proposed budget for the fiscal year 2006-2007.
The proposed tax rate is $0.298974 for the General Fund and $0.353685 for Debt
Service for a total tax rate of $0.652659. This is a $0.21741 or 3.22% decrease from the
current tax rate of $0.3455 for the General Fund and $.03289 for Debt Service for a total
tax rate of $0.6744.
The General Fund provides for a population growth of 11,600 or 17% in size. General
Fund Revenues total $38.9 million with property tax being the largest contributor at 28%.
General Fund Expenditures total $39.7 million with public safety being the largest
expense at 37% followed by general government at 18%. The proposed budget includes
23 new personnel including 10 additional police officers. If the budget is approved,
Pearland will also implement a Street Sweeping Program, an Enhanced ROW Program,
a combined volunteer and paid Fire Department and convert 16 part-time EMS staff to
full-time. The General Fund also has funding for the Old Town Site Infrastructure and
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the replacement of vehicles and equipment. The proposed budget has a revised
General Fund balance of $6,849,185, which is $1,198,796 over the policy total of
$5,650,389.
Water and Sewer expenses are projected to be approximately $20.2 million. The Fund is
for the primary operating costs of water and sewer for the City and incorporates a 25%
revenue increase due to water expansion. Proposed water and sewer funding will
include growth and development of MUD No. 1 and select supplemental request In-
house, such as, operations of MUD No. 5, Green Tee lift station rehabilitation, the
replacement of Liberty GST, and the replacement of vehicles and equipment. The
available Water/Sewer Fund balance is $1,438,135 with a rate study/model of (50,000)
and a revised balance of $1,388,135. The bond coverage is 1.87 and the cash reserve
ratio is 12%.
The Pearland Economic Development Corporation (PEDC) approved the PEDC Fund
July 10, 2006. The fund will include costs for marketing and promotions. Capital
projects will provide $2.2 million for infrastructure on the east side of SH 288, $1.9 million
for upgrades to a 50 -meter pool, and $0.4 million for other capital projects. The fund
balance as of September 7, 2007 will be $4.3 million.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Charles McMurrey, 5209 Spring Branch Dr., addressed Council and stated a 25%
increase in water prices is excessive. The City has 10% of residents that are under
$100,000 and having to deal with increasing costs of living and raised gas prices. Last
year a small minority of people were able to pass a homestead tax exemption for people
disabled or over 65 years of age. This Council should allow everyone that is a
homeowner have a tax exemption. The School District and County is able to give
homeowners a tax exemption and with the revenue that the City of Pearland has the City
should be able to easily provide this tax exemption.
COUNCIL/STAFF DISCUSSION: None.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 7:54 p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the 11th day of September, A.D.,
2006.
Tom Reid
ATTEST: Mayor
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PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY.OF PEARLAND, TEXAS,
HELD ON AUGUST 28, 2006, AT 6:30 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY
HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
Mayor Reid called the meeting to order at 7:55 p.m. with the following present:
Mayor
Mayor Pro -Tem
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
City Manager
City Attorney
City Secretary
Tom Reid
Richard Tetens
Kevin Cole
Helen Beckman
Felicia Kyle
Steve Saboe
Bill Eisen
Darrin Coker
Young Lorfing
Others in attendance: Public Works Director Danny Cameron; Parks & Recreation
Director Rhonda Cyrus; City Engineer Doug Kneupper; Police Chief J.C. Doyle; Project
Director Trent Epperson; Assistant City Manager Nick Finan; Director of Human
Resources and Safety Management Mary Hickling; Assistant City Manager Mike Hodge;
Director of Finance Claire Manthei; EMS Director Jeff Sundseth; Executive Director of
Economic Development Fred Welch; Assistant Public Works Director Jennifer Phan;
Assistant Police Chief Johnny Spires; Parks and Recreation Superintendent John Holas;
Assistant Finance Director Rick Overgaard; Budget Analyst June Ellis; and Interim Parks
and Recreation Director Michelle Smith.
PURPOSE OF HEARING — PUBLIC COMMENT AND TESTIMONY REGARDING THE
ABANDONMENT OF UNUSED SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT ALONG PEARLAND
PARKWAY NORTH OF BARRY ROSE ROAD. Mr. Darrin Coker, City Attorney.
STAFF REVIEW OF THE ADOPTION OF ABANDONMENT OF UNUSED SANITARY
SEWER EASEMENT ALONG PEARLAND PARKWAY NORTH OF BARRY ROSE. Mr.
Darrin Coker, City Attorney.
City Attorney Darrin Coker stated the purpose of this meeting is a required Public
Hearing prior to the abandonment of a portion of a 10 -foot sewer easement. The City
recently received a petition from the owner for the abandonment of a sewer easement.
The location of the easement is along Pearland Parkway north of Barry Rose Road.
There is no longer a need for this sewer easement.
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CITIZEN COMMENTS: None.
COUNCIL/STAFF DISCUSSION
Councilmember Cole stated there are several tracts located in the same vicinity and
asked for clarification on whether this abandonment would affect all the tracts or just the
one presented.
City Attorney Darrin Coker stated the abandonment being presented only pertains to the
10 -foot tract. The other landowners would have to petition separately.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 7:57 p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the 11th day of September, A.D.,
2006.
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PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS,
HELD ON AUGUST 28, 2006, AT 6:30 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY
HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
Mayor Reid called the meeting to order at 7:55 p.m. with the following present:
Mayor
Tom Reid
Mayor Pro -Tem
Richard Tetens
Councilmember
Kevin Cole
Councilmember
Helen Beckman
Councilmember
Felicia Kyle
Councilmember
Steve Saboe
City Manager
Bill Eisen
City Attorney
Darrin Coker
City Secretary
Young Lorfing
Others in attendance: Public Works Director Danny Cameron; Parks & Recreation
Director Rhonda Cyrus; City Engineer Doug Kneupper; Police Chief J.C. Doyle; Project
Director Trent Epperson; Assistant City Manager Nick Finan; Director of Human
Resources and Safety Management Mary Hickling; Assistant City Manager Mike Hodge;
Director of Finance Claire Manthei; EMS Director Jeff Sundseth; Executive Director of
Economic Development Fred Welch; Assistant Public Works Director Jennifer Phan;
Assistant Police Chief Johnny Spires; Parks and Recreation Superintendent John Holas;
Assistant Finance Director Rick Overgaard; Budget Analyst June Ellis; and Interim Parks
and Recreation Director Michelle Smith.
PURPOSE OF HEARING — PUBLIC COMMENT AND TESTIMONY REGARDING THE
PROPOSED 2006 TAX RATE FOR THE 2006 - 2007 BUDGET. Mr. Bill Eisen, City
Manager.
STAFF REVIEW OF THE PROPOSED 2006 TAX RATE FOR THE 2006 — 2007
BUDGET. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated tax values for the next year are projected to increase by
approximately $830,000,000. This has occurred due to the annexation of Municipal
Utility District No. 5, new construction, revaluation of existing property, and changes in
exemption. The tax rate in the proposed budget is $0.652659 compared to last year's
rate of $0.6744.
CITIZEN COMMENTS: None
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COUNCILISTAFF DISCUSSION
Councilmember Cole asked if the City left the tax rate up instead of lowering it, would it
have allowed the option of not increasing the costs of water and sewer.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated there are so many services provided by the City it is
difficult to measure if there would be a savings or benefits when comparing. Lowering
the tax rate is the option that would provide a larger benefit to citizens over-all.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 7:53 p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the 11th day of September, A.D.,
2006.
Tom Reid
ATTEST: Mayor
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