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2008-01-21 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 2008, AT 6:00 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS. Mayor Reid called the meeting to order at 6:50 p.m. with the following present: Mayor Mayor Pro -Tem Councilmember Councilmember City Manager City Secretary Assistant City Attorney Tom Reid Steve Saboe Helen Beckman Kevin Cole Bill Eisen Young LorFing Nghiem Doan Absent: Councilmember Woody Owens and Councilmember Felicia Kyle. Others in attendance: Nick Finan Assistant City Manager; Lata Krishnarao Planning Director; Narciso Lira City Engineer; Fred Welch Executive Director of Economic Development Corporation. NEW BUSINESS COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2008-11— A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A PORTION OF FM 518 WEST OF SH 288. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager. Councilmember Beckman made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Cole, to approve Resolution No. R2008-11. City Manager Bill Eisen stated the section of Broadway from SH 288 to Kirby Drive is currently being widened and improved. The developer of Shadow Creek Ranch has completed the design for the extension of Broadway from where it currently terminates at CR 48 to approximately half of the distance to FM521. The developer has also indicated that he will complete the design of the remainder of the distance to FM521 and construct the entire section of Broadway from CR48 to FM521 when the Kirby/CR48 section is constructed. Recent development in the area including Pearland Town Center, Shadow Creek Retail Center, and ongoing residential development, make it advisable to move forward with the middle section at this time. The City will fund the project and be reimbursed by the Tax Reinvestment Zone No. 2 (TIRZ No. 2) for all of the costs incurred in the same manner as Shadow Creek Ranch Development Company, LLP (SCR) has done for all of the individual projects within their Page 1 of 2 — 1/21/2008 development. Because the SCR developer will be overseeing design and construction of the western segment, it seems both logical and efficient that they oversee the middle section design and construction that will be occurring at the same time. SCR has also demonstrated the ability to complete projects quickly and at a good price. As a result, we have developed an agreement with SCR which outlines the terms and conditions of their management of the project. SCR has agreed to manage the project at no cost to the City and allow the City to review all bids for the project. Gary Cook, Shadow Creek Ranch, stated Shadow Creek Ranch is happy to help the City get the road built. They are building the westerly section at the same time so it would make sense for them to assist with the remainder of the road. One of the biggest benefits they can provide is helping with the documentation for what is required for the Tax Reimbursement Zone No. 2 for the City to be reimbursed. Councilmember Cole asked what the estimated timeframe for the project will be. Gary Cook Shadow Creek Ranch stated with the City's approval, the plans could be completed within a few days to be submitted to the City for approval. After this step, there are a few other steps in the process but the project is expected to be completed by the end of the year. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Beckman, Saboe, and Cole. Voting "No" None. Motion Passed 3 to 0, with Councilmembers Owens and Kyle absent. ADJOURNMENT Meeting was adjourned at 6:59 p.m. Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the 11th day of February, A.D., 2008. Tom Reid Mayor Page 2 of 2 —1/21/2008