12-11-06 agenda supplements
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supplemental documentation to the regular meeting of Weslaco City Commission on November 6, 2012TRANSCRIPT
Date of Meeting: November 6, 2012
Agenda Item No. (to be assigned by CSO): I
From (name, title, department and who submitting on behalf of, if any): Elizabeth Walker, City Secretary Subject: Call to Order, includes the following:
A. Certification of Public Notice. B. Invocation. C. Pledge of Allegiance. D. Roll Call.
Discussion: A. Mayor will Call to Order and certify Public Notice. B. Invocation by Pastor Rene Vega, Mid Valley Assembly of God Church. C. Mayor will lead Pledge of Allegiance; Mayor Pro-Tem may lead Texas Flag. D. City Secretary will call roll.
Additional Action Prompted: [ ] Mayor’s Signature [ ] Public Hearing [ ] Budget Amendment [ ] Resolution [ ] Ordinance – First Reading [ ] Ordinance – Final Reading If item previously considered, provide date and action by Commission: If item requires Publication Notice, provide date and periodical of publication; indicate if comments received from letters mailed to property owners: Advisory Review, if any (name of board/committee, date of action, recommendation): Recommendation for Commission Action: Four or more Commissioners present constitutes a Quorum; otherwise, no action may be taken. Attachments, if any (list and provide in Word or PDF, formatted as 8 ½ X 11”): One-page with pledges and mission statement. Responsibilities upon Approval: Conduct meeting per Ordinance 2011-05, according to Roberts Rule of Order and commencing at 5:30 p.m.
Standardized Agenda Request Form
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The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
“I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS, ONE NATION UNDER GOD, INDIVISIBLE, WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL.”
The Pledge of Allegiance to the State Flag "Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible." *The pledge was amended by House Bill 1034 during the 80th Legislature with the addition of "one state under God." The revised wording became effective on June 15, 2007.
Preamble to the Constitution of the United States of America We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
STATEMENT OF VISION: AN INTERNATIONAL CENTER OF GROWTH
Friendly people with vision, courage and integrity STATEMENT OF MISSION: COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC SERVICE
*Positive Attitude of Courtesy & Concern *Doing it Right the First Time *Sensitive to the citizens’ needs *Friendly Respect for All *Service without Hassle
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A REGULAR MEETING OF THE WESLACO CITY COMMISSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2012
On this 16th day of October 2012 at 5:30 p.m., the City Commission of the City of Weslaco, Texas convened in Regular Session at City Hall in the Legislative Chamber, located at 255 South Kansas Avenue with the following members present: Mayor Miguel D. Wise Mayor Pro-Tem J.F. “Johnny” Cuellar Commissioner Olga M. Noriega Commissioner Gerardo “Jerry” Tafolla Commissioner Lupe V. Rivera
Commissioner Joe A. Martinez City Manager Leonardo Olivares City Secretary Elizabeth Walker
City Attorney Ramon Vela Also present: Rey Garcia, IT Director; Gloria Givilancz, Interim Finance Director; David Salinas, Public Utilities Director; Interim Police Chief Michael Kelly; Assistant Fire Chief Rudy Garza; Arnold Becho, Library Director; and several other staff members and citizens.
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Certification of Public Notice.
Mayor Wise called the meeting to order and certified the public notice of the meeting as properly posted Friday, October 12, 2012.
B. Invocation. Rev. Howard Bloomquist from the Central Christian Fellowship delivered the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Wise recited the Pledge of Allegiance and the Texas Flag.
D. Roll Call. Elizabeth Walker, City Secretary, called the roll, noting the absence of Commissioner Garza.
II. CONSENT AGENDA The following items are of a routine or administrative nature. The City Commission has been furnished with background and support material on each item, and/or it had been discussed at a previous meeting. All items will be acted upon by one vote without being discussed separately unless requested by one commission member, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon. The remaining items will be adopted by one vote. Possible action.
A. Approval of the Minutes of the following:
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1) Special Meeting of September 27, 2012; 2) Regular Meeting of October 2, 2012;
(Requested by City Secretary’s Office.) Attachment.
C. Approval of Resolution 2012-66 to accept the $15,000.00 grant for the 2012 Local Border Security Program (LBSP). (Requested by Police Department.) Attachment.
D. Approval of the request from the Weslaco Independent School District to place a banner promoting this as a 21st Century Learning Community at the intersection of Texas and Pike Boulevards and authorize the Mayor to execute any related documents as may be required by the Texas Department of Transportation. (Requested by Weslaco Independent School District.) Attachment. Commissioner Rivera, seconded by Commissioner Martinez, moved to approve the consent agenda as presented. Commissioner Tafolla requested items B.1. and B.2. be withheld from the consent agenda for discussion. Commissioner Rivera, seconded by Commissioner Martinez, amended their motion to approve consent agenda items A, C, and D as presented. The motion carried; Mayor Wise was present, but not voting. For the record, the Resolution read as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-66
A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT A GRANT FOR THE 2012 LOCAL BORDER SECURITY PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000.00
WHEREAS, The City of Weslaco finds it in the best interest of the citizens of the City of Weslaco that the LOCAL BORDER SECURITY PROGRAM be operated for the fiscal year 2012 in the amount of $15,000.00; and WHEREAS, The City of Weslaco agrees to provide for the said project as required by the LOCAL BORDER SECURITY PROGRAM FY 2012; and
WHEREAS, The City of Weslaco agrees that in the event of loss or misuse of the Criminal Justice Division funds, the City of Weslaco assures that the funds will be returned to the Criminal Justice Division in full; and
WHEREAS, The City of Weslaco designates Mayor Miguel Wise as the grantee’s authorized official. The authorized official is given the power to apply for, accept, reject, alter or terminate the grant on behalf of the applicant agency.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WESLACO, TEXAS THAT The City of Weslaco approves to accept a grant for the 2012 LOCAL BORDER SECURITY PROGRAM to the Office of the Governor of the State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division, in the amount of $15,000.00.
Passed and approved this 16th day of October, 2012. /s/ Miguel D. Wise, MAYOR
ATTEST: /s/ Elizabeth M. Walker, CITY SECRETARY APPROVED AS TO FORM: /s/ Ramon Vela, CITY ATTORNEY
III. APPOINTMENTS
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A. Discussion and consideration to remove one member and approve Resolution 2012-
64 appointing one member to that unexpired term on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Possible action. (There was no action on this item October 2, 2012; Requested by Planning & Code Enforcement Department.) Attachment. Commissioner Tafolla, seconded by Commissioner Rivera, moved to remove Rolando Noriega as member and approve Resolution 2012-64 appointing Humberto Chavez as a member to the unexpired term on the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Mayor clarified that the removal was not based on attendance; Mr. Joe Pedraza stated that one member missed his third meeting last month, but this has not yet been brought to the attention of the City Manager for consideration by the Commission. The City Manager stated that the Commission may wish to consider the term length so to stagger the expirations of the members, as it had done previously with the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. The motion carried with Commissioner Noriega abstaining; Mayor Wise was present, but not voting. For the record, the Resolution read as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-64
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WESLACO APPOINTING ONE MEMBER TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION BOARD.
WHEREAS, the City of Weslaco created and established the Planning and Zoning Commission Board pursuant to Subsection 2-36 of Ordinance No. 291, as codified in the City of Weslaco Code of Ordinances. WHEREAS, the terms of the members of this board are for three years; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission Board members shall serve without compensation and unlimited terms; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WESLACO, TEXAS THAT Humberto Chavez is appointed to serve an unexpired term of Rolando Noriega on the Planning and Zoning Commission Board and your term will commence this 16th day of October, 2012 and expire on the 11th day of December 2014. PASSED AND APPROVED on this 16th day of October, 2012.
/s/ Miguel D. Wise, MAYOR ATTEST: /s/ Elizabeth M. Walker, CITY SECRETARY APPROVED AS TO FORM: /s/ Ramon Vela, CITY ATTORNEY
IV. NEW BUSINESS
B. Approval on Second and Final Reading of the following:
1) Ordinance 2012-20 amending Ordinance 2011-28, establishing brush rates to be charged for the brush collection service to reflect accurate cost of service,
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establishing that all business, commercial, industrial, and mobile home/recreation industrial and mobile home/recreational vehicle parks shall be responsible for disposing of their own brush, and other matters as ordained. (First reading held September 27, 2012; Requested by Public Utilities Department.) Attachment.
2) Ordinance 2012-21 amending §12 of Ordinance No. 397 to establish new residential, commercial, and industrial solid waste rates, requiring commercial containers in some instances, establishing a rate to be charged for commercial containers, and ordaining other matters with respect to the subject matter hereof. (First reading held September 27, 2012; Requested by Public Utilities Department.) Attachment.
The City Manager stated that by its agreement with the City, Republic Services may increase its rates up to five percent each year as a cost of service adjustment; however, at this time, the City is still negotiating and may not need to increase rates. There was no action on this item.
A. Discussion and consideration to approve Resolution 2012-65 in support of the proposed drainage system upgrades to the Hidalgo County Drainage District #1. Possible action. (Requested by the Mayor.) Attachment. Commissioner Rivera, seconded by Commissioner Martinez, moved to approve the item as presented. The motion carried unanimously; Mayor Wise was present, but not voting. For the record, the Resolution read as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-65
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE HIDALGO COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT #1 BOND REFERENDUM FOR COUNTYWIDE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS.
WHEREAS, Hidalgo County Drainage District #1 was created on April 9, 1908 by Order of the Commissioners’ Court of Hidalgo County, Texas pursuant to an election held within the territory affected on March 24, 1908; and WHEREAS, originally organized under provisions of Article III, Section 52 of the Constitution of Texas, the District was later converted to a Conservation and Reclamation District, under the provisions of Article XVI, Section 59 of the Texas Constitution; and WHEREAS, since its creation, the Board of Commissioners has been made up of the County Judge and four County Commissioners; and WHEREAS, Hidalgo County Drainage District has completed excavation of over 200 miles of drainage ditches and related structures since its creation; and WHEREAS, in connection with the Master Drainage System, the Drainage District #1 maintains and operates 767 square miles of drainage system, 13 pumps stations and 15 weir structures and completed excavation of over 800 miles of drainage ditches; and has constructed over 120 bridges and/or crossings and the State Department of Transportation constructed approximately 65 bridges and/or crossings; and WHEREAS, the Hidalgo County Drainage system has been affected throughout the years not only by urban population growth, land mass expansion, and deterioration; it has also been greatly impacted by
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storm systems that have affected the county by way of hurricanes and other major rain events; and WHEREAS, much needed repairs, upgrades, and projects are required within the county’s drainage infrastructure in order to better serve and protect the public and municipalities which Hidalgo County serves; and WHEREAS, the Hidalgo County Drainage District #1 board in 2011 appointed a Drainage Advisory Committee comprised of 25 citizens from various segment of the community and on June 2012 the committee made a formal recommendation to the Drainage District #1 board to call a bond referendum to fund 25 specific drainage improvement projects that increase the outflow of storm water throughout the system; and WHEREAS, Hidalgo County believes that these upgrades can be completed as identified by the Drainage District and the Drainage Advisory Committee and on August 14 approved a resolution to call a $184 million bond for the funding of 25 specific drainage improvement projects to be placed on the November 6 general election ballot; and WHEREAS, these funds include $15 million for Rural Drainage Development, $10 million for the Delta Area Watershed Development Project and $100 million in bonds for the construction of an independent segment of the Raymondville Drain; and WHEREAS, Hidalgo County recognizes the timing is optimum given that interests rates for borrowing money are at all time low and legislation exists that allows for federal reimbursements for construction of up to 90% of the estimated $100 million that will be used for the construction of the Raymondville Drain project; and WHEREAS, Hidalgo County recognizes that the development of these drainage projects will have a tremendous positive economic impact on both economic growth and expansion in Hidalgo County, while protecting over $35 billion in property assets; and WHEREAS, the Hidalgo County Commissioners’ Court also recognizes that these drainage project upgrades will greatly improve the quality of life and safety of citizens by reducing flooding and other disasters related to drainage; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WESLACO, TEXAS its strong support to the Hidalgo County Drainage District #1 as it works to improve drainage upgrades to the Hidalgo County Drainage System. PASSED AND APPROVED on this 16th day of October, 2012.
/s/ Miguel D. Wise, MAYOR ATTEST: /s/ Elizabeth M. Walker, CITY SECRETARY APPROVED AS TO FORM: /s/ Ramon Vela, CITY ATTORNEY
B. Discussion and consideration of a refinancing opportunity for the City of Weslaco through FirstSouthwest Company, authorize a refunding bond issue, a budget amendment as appropriate, and the Mayor to execute any related documents. Possible action. (Requested by Commissioner Tafolla and Mayor Pro-Tem Cuellar.) Attachment. The City Manager stated there are several outstanding bond issues; by refinancing those now, the City may save $1.2 million. Commissioner Rivera, seconded by Commissioner Tafolla, moved to approve the item as presented.
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Commissioner Noriega indicated the first she learned of this initiative was when she read it on the agenda and expressed she wishes she had been involved in its formation; the Mayor Pro-Tem stated he requested the item after he called financial advisor FirstSouthwest to clarify the cap on what the City may borrow and when is appropriate to refinance. Commissioner Noriega reiterated to the City Manager that she would appreciate a phone call on such important issues; the City Manager replied that he is available to the Commission and he followed the chain of command. The Mayor stated that he felt as presiding officer the conversation was moving into an area of personal attack and stated that discussion should be limited to the subject as posted. The motion carried unanimously; Mayor Wise was present, but not voting.
C. Discussion and consideration to submit an amendment to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Indoor Recreation grant project 51-000065 for the Boys & Girls Club to reduce the building size, change the location to the Weslaco Independent School District Horton Campus at 103 South Iowa Avenue, and to extend the deadline for project completion by six months, from January 21, 2013 to July 21, 2013 and authorize the Mayor to execute any related documents. Possible action. (Requested by Parks Department.) Attachment. The City Manager stated Dr. Ruben Alejandro and Ms. Daisy Hinojosa, with the Weslaco Independent School District and the Boys and Girls Club respectively, were present to demonstrate their partnership in this project. Commissioner Tafolla, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Cuellar, moved to approve the item as presented. Commissioner Tafolla, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Cuellar, moved to amend the motion as follows: to submit an amendment to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Indoor Recreation grant project 51-000065 for the Boys & Girls Club and to extend the deadline for project completion by six months, from January 21, 2013 to July 21, 2013, to change the location from 100 East Pike to the Weslaco Independent School District Horton Campus at 103 South Iowa Avenue, to reduce the building size to 8,808 square feet and retain the project amount of $567,000.00, and authorize the Mayor to execute any related documents. Commissioner Noriega inquired how the City may request a new location for the facility when there is no evidence from the Weslaco Independent School District; the City Manager stated that this had not yet been taken to the school board for action, but at the joint workshop the trustees had been very supportive. Commissioner Noriega also inquired if any lien or levy assessed against the Boys and Girls Club would transfer to the new asset. The City Attorney stated that a new entity will be created for the administration of Boys and Girls Club activities in Weslaco so the levy would not transfer against it; he added he is working on a long-term lease for consideration by the Weslaco Independent School District. The motion carried unanimously; Mayor Wise was present, but not voting.
V. REPORTS
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A. Report by City Manager on Departmental Update, Upcoming Meetings, Media Reports, and Public Feedback. Attachment. The City Manager referenced his report as submitted for the record.
B. Report by the Economic Development Corporation. Attachment. Mr. Hernan Gonzalez reported on the street renaming for Medal of Freedom recipient Dolores Huerta. He added that Darden Corporation is planning a second restaurant in Weslaco; and reported on the acquisition of 3080318 South Texas Boulevard by private investors and the façade improvements at Marines Bakery. Alfresco is planned October 18 and sales tax is up 7% year to date.
VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments.
VII. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Commission did not convene in Executive Session.
VIII. POSSIBLE ACTION ON WHAT IS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. Pending Litigation – Discussion with City Attorney and assigned Special Counsel regarding Cause No. 2201-11-I Pascual Hernandez and Maria Luisa Hernandez v. The City of Weslaco, Texas pursuant to §551.071 of the Texas Government Code. As the Commission did not convene in Executive Session, there was no action on this item.
B. Contract Negotiations – Discussion with the City Manager and City Attorney relating to the City’s rights, duties, privileges, and obligations in connection to the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the IAFF-WFFA Local 3207 as authorized by §551.071 of the Texas Government Code. As the Commission did not convene in Executive Session, there was no action on this item.
C. Contract Negotiations – Discussion with the City Manager and City Attorney relating to the City’s rights, duties, privileges, and obligations in connection to the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Weslaco Municipal Police Association as authorized by §551.071 of the Texas Government Code. As the Commission did not convene in Executive Session, there was no action on this item.
D. Pending Litigation – Consult with Special Counsel regarding C-0747-12-E, Knapp Medical Center v. Weslaco Hospital Authority, pending in the 275th Judicial District
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Court of Hidalgo County, Texas pursuant to §551.071 of the Texas Government Code. As the Commission did not convene in Executive Session, there was no action on this item.
E. Pending Litigation – Consult with City Attorney regarding C-2541-12-G, David Barbosa v. Leonardo Olivares and City of Weslaco, pursuant to §551.071 of the Texas Government Code. As the Commission did not convene in Executive Session, there was no action on this item.
IX. ADJOURNMENT With no other business before the Commission, at 6:15 p.m. Commissioner Tafolla, seconded by Commissioner Martinez, moved to adjourn the October 16, 2012 meeting. The motion carried unanimously; Mayor Wise was present, but not voting.
CITY OF WESLACO MAYOR, Miguel D. Wise ATTEST: CITY SECRETARY, Elizabeth M. Walker MAYOR PRO-TEM, J.F. “Johnny” Cuellar
(absent) COMMISSIONER, Robert J. Garza
COMMISSIONER, Olga M. Noriega
COMMISSIONER, Gerardo “Jerry” Tafolla COMMISSIONER, Lupe V. Rivera COMMISSIONER, Joe A. Martinez
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816 Congress Avenue, Suite 1900Austin, Texas 78701Telephone: (512) 322-5800Facsimile: (512) 472-0532
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Mr. Brewster’s Direct Line: (512) 322-5831Email: [email protected]: (512) 472-0532
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: City and Other Political Subdivision Members of ERCOT
FROM: Chris Brewster
DATE: October 8, 2012
RE: ERCOT Membership Renewal for 2013
The purpose of this memorandum is to recommend that your city or other politicalsubdivision renew its membership in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (“ERCOT”) for 2013.For the reasons that we detail below, we believe that an ERCOT membership is a straightforwardand cost-effective way for your city to influence electric policy in Texas, and we recommend thatinterested cities submit their ERCOT membership renewals by November 9, 2012. Themembership fee is $100 per year.
What is ERCOT?
ERCOT is the entity that is responsible for operating the electric grid in the deregulatedportion of Texas. Furthermore, ERCOT maintains the set of complicated rules that frame the waythat electricity is bought and sold in the deregulated wholesale market. Through a process ofnegotiation and deliberation within committees of interested parties, the ERCOT stakeholderprocess is constantly reviewing and revising these rules, known as the ERCOT protocols. Most ofthe issues addressed at ERCOT are addressed nowhere else — the Public Utility Commission(“PUC”) has largely delegated these issues to the ERCOT stakeholder process.
What role do cities play in the ERCOT process?
Consumers, such as cities and other political subdivisions, have a voice in ERCOT’sdecision-making process. Each segment of the ERCOT market has a vote on issues before ERCOT,through its representatives on the Technical Advisory Committee (“TAC”) and the Board ofDirectors.
TAC and the Board are the bodies responsible for making the most important decisionsabout the detailed workings of the ERCOT market. These decisions can have bottom-line impactson electricity prices. A total of 140 cities and other political subdivisions joined ERCOT in 2012.With this membership strength, cities successfully elected two city representatives to TAC and onedirector to ERCOT’s Board of Directors for 2012. A strong contingent of city members wouldmake continuation of this strong presence likely for 2013.
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As you know, ERCOT faced many challenges in 2012 including trying to ensure that an adequateenergy supply is in place over the next several years. Both ERCOT and the PUC are consideringhigh-level market design changes that could significantly increase customers’ bills. This will nodoubt lead to another challenging year in 2013. We expect the PUC and the ERCOT stakeholderprocess to continue to examine many aspects of Texas’s deregulated market design in 2013, makingcities’ presence in the ERCOT process on behalf of consumers of continued importance.
What does an ERCOT membership require?
It is not difficult to renew your ERCOT membership. A simple form is required, along withpayment of a $100 membership fee. In the pages that follow, you find a guide to completion of theform. We are also available to assist you; please feel welcome to call me (Chris Brewster) at myphone number at the top of this memorandum, or email me at [email protected].
In order to vote for candidates for the 2013 Technical Advisory Committee and theBoard of Directors, ERCOT must receive your renewal application and $100 fee by Friday,November 9, 2012.
In completing the attached form, please note the following:
Only corporate members may vote in ERCOT matters. In response to Question No. A.2 onthe form, we recommend that cities renew as Corporate, rather than associate, members.[for your convenience, we have already checked this option]
For corporate members in the Small or Large Commercial Consumer Segment, the renewalfee is $100. The form designates how the payment is to be made in paragraph A.3.
Question No. A.4 asks that you designate the segment in which you are renewing. Citiesqualify for membership in the Consumer segment, and within that segment you mustchoose either the Small or Large Commercial Consumer sub-segments.
In the listing of cities on the attached page, we have noted which cities joined in each ofthese categories for 2012. We recommend that you choose the same segment whenrenewing your membership for 2013. Please call me (Chris Brewster) at 512-322-5831(or email: [email protected]) if you have any questions about this.
In response to Question No. A.5, please designate as your authorized representative anemployee of your city that can receive notices from ERCOT. ERCOT contacts its membersvery rarely; this person will not be inundated with emails. During the coming year, pleasefeel free to forward anything you receive from ERCOT to me at the email address above.
There is no need to answer Question No. A.6, as it is not relevant to cities’ memberships inERCOT.
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Item A.3 on the form states the address at which to mail the form to ERCOT, but this canalso be done by email: [email protected] or fax: (512) 225-7079. Please note that if yousubmit your application via email or fax, you must still send the $100 renewal fee toERCOT by mail or wire. After you have sent your application to ERCOT, pleaseforward a copy of your application to us at my email address or fax number shownabove. This will help us track pending applications, and will allow us to follow up withERCOT if issues arise.
Please feel free to call or email us if you have any questions in completing the form or aboutERCOT in general.
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Membership List for 2012
Small Commercial Large CommercialAransas County Municipal Utility District No. 1City of AnsonCity of BeltonCity of BenbrookCity of BreckenridgeCity of Caddo MillsCity of Carrizo SpringsCity of Cedar HillCity of CelinaCity of CharlotteCity of ClydeCity of ComancheCity of CommerceCity of CoppellCity of Copperas CoveCity of CorinthCity of CrockettCity of CrowleyCity of DecaturCity of Deer ParkCity of DeSotoCity of DilleyCity of DublinCity of EarlyCity of EastlandCity of FriscoCity of George WestCity of Glenn HeightsCity of GunterCity of HamiltonCity of Harker HeightsCity of Honey GroveCity of HoweCity of HuttoCity of InglesideCity of KellerCity of KerensCity of Lake WorthCity of LorenaCity of Los FresnosCity of MalakoffCity of McCameyCity of Mont BelvieuCity of Morgan's PointCity of MurchisonCity of MurphyCity of Nassau BayCity of OvillaCity of ParisCity of Piney Point VillageCity of Point ComfortCity of PottsboroCity of RangerCity of River OaksCity of RotanCity of RowlettCity of Seadrift
Aquilla Water Supply DistrictCity of AbileneCity of AlamoCity of AllenCity of Aransas PassCity of ArlingtonCity of Bay CityCity of Big SpringCity of BrownwoodCity of CantonCity of CarrolltonCity of CleburneCity of Corpus ChristiCity of DallasCity of DuncanvilleCity of EulessCity of Farmers BranchCity of Fort WorthCity of GalvestonCity of GrapevineCity of Haltom CityCity of HarlingenCity of HewittCity of HoustonCity of IrvingCity of KilleenCity of KingsvilleCity of La FeriaCity of LewisvilleCity of MansfieldCity of McAllenCity of McKinneyCity of MercedesCity of MesquiteCity of MissionCity of Missouri CityCity of North Richland HillsCity of OdessaCity of PearlandCity of PlanoCity of Port LavacaCity of PortlandCity of Rio Grande CityCity of RockportCity of San AngeloCity of ShermanCity of StephenvilleCity of Sugar LandCity of SweetwaterCity of Taylor Lake VillageCity of TempleCity of The ColonyCity of TylerCity of VictoriaCity of WacoCity of WataugaCity of Waxahachie
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Small Commercial Large CommercialCity of SeagovilleCity of SnyderCity of South Padre IslandCity of SpringtownCity of Sulphur SpringsCity of Texas CityCity of University ParkCity of VenusCity of WebsterCity of WeslacoCity of Weston LakesCity of WhartonCity of White SettlementCity of WhitneyCity of WoodwayTown of ArgyleTown of Highland ParkTown of Laguna VistaTown of Little ElmTown of Woodsboro
City of Wichita FallsCity of WylieJohnson County Special Utility DistrictSouth Texas Water AuthorityTown of AddisonTown of Flower Mound
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ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS, INC.MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION AND AGREEMENT FOR MEMBERSHIP YEAR 2013
This Membership Application and Agreement (Agreement) is by and between the Electric ReliabilityCouncil of Texas, Inc. (ERCOT) and _________________________________ (Member), whose addressis ________________________________________________________________________. Inconsideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the parties hereby agree that the Member shallbecome an ERCOT Member and receive the ERCOT Member Services and benefits described herein,subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. This Agreement shall be effective as of the datesigned by the Member provided that the Member meets all of the qualifications for ERCOT Membership.
Capitalized terms that are not defined in this Agreement shall have the meaning as defined in the ERCOTBylaws or the ERCOT Protocols.
A. Membership Application Information
1. Name of Entity applying for Membership: _________________________
2. Type of Membership: Check ONE type of Membership. Affiliated Entities as defined inthe ERCOT Bylaws may hold only one Corporate Membership. Entities applying foradditional Memberships, such as an Associate Membership, should use a separateAgreement for each Membership. The applicable fees are listed below and entitleMembers to services ERCOT provides such as hosting ERCOT meetings, providingMembers with necessary information and such other Member Services as may from timeto time be offered. Please note that any Member may request that the Member’s AnnualMember Service Fees be waived for good cause shown.
Corporate. Voting. $2,000/year (except Residential and Commercial ConsumerMembers fees are $100/year, and there is no charge for an association that qualifiespursuant to the ERCOT Bylaws for Commercial Consumer Membership). CorporateMembership includes the right to vote on matters submitted to the general membershipsuch as election of Board Directors, election of TAC Representatives and TACsubcommittees thereof and amendments to the Articles of Incorporation and the ERCOTBylaws. Residential Consumer Members do not elect Board Directors.
Associate. Non-voting. $500/year (except Residential and CommercialConsumer Members fees are $50/year). Associate Membership includes no voting rights.However, an Associate Member may be elected by Corporate Members to serve as avoting member of the Board, TAC or a TAC subcommittee thereof.
Adjunct. Non-voting. $500/year. Entities not meeting the Segment requirementsfor Membership may join as Adjunct Members upon Board approval. AdjunctMembership does not include voting rights or the right to be elected to the Board, TAC ora TAC subcommittee thereof.
3. The Applicable Annual Member Services Fee must accompany this Agreement and bedelivered to ERCOT by the Record Date in order for the Member to participate in theelections for the Membership Year. Please make checks payable to ERCOT and mail toERCOT, Attention: Legal Department, 7620 Metro Center Drive, Austin, Texas 78744.Please send an email to [email protected] for wire instructions.
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4. Segment Participation: (Check ONE Segment designation.)
Consumer. Any organization or agency representing the interests of end-users ofelectricity in the ERCOT Region.
Check ONE Subsegment designation:Residential ConsumerSmall Commercial Consumer (Peak demand of 1000 KW or less)Large Commercial Consumer (Peak demand greater than 1000 KW)Industrial Consumer (Average monthly demand greater than 1
megawatt and engaged in an industrial process)
Cooperative. An Entity operating in the ERCOT Region that is: (i) a corporationorganized under Chapter 161 of the Texas Utilities Code or a predecessor statute toChapter 161 and operating under that chapter; (ii) a corporation organized as an electriccooperative in a state other than Texas that has obtained a certificate of authority toconduct affairs in the State of Texas; (iii) a cooperative association organized underTex.Rev.Civ.Stat. 1396-50.01 or a predecessor to that statute and operating under thatstatute; or (iv) a River Authority as defined in Tex. Water Code §30.003.
Independent Generator. Any Entity that is not a Transmission and DistributionEntity (T&D Entity) or an Affiliate of a T&D Entity and (i) owns or controls generationof at least 10 MW in the ERCOT Region; or (ii) is preparing to operate and controlgeneration of at least 10 MW in the ERCOT Region, and has approval of the appropriategovernmental authority, has any necessary real property rights, has given the connectingtransmission provider written authorization to proceed with construction and hasprovided security to the connecting transmission provider.
Independent Power Marketer. Any Entity that is not a T&D Entity or anAffiliate of a T&D Entity and is registered at the Public Utility Commission of Texas(PUCT) as a Power Marketer to serve in the ERCOT Region.
Independent REP. Any Entity that is certified by the PUCT to serve in theERCOT Region as a Retail Electric Provider (REP) under PURA §39.352 and that is notan Affiliate of a T&D Entity operating in the ERCOT Region.
Aggregators may register to participate in this Segment if unable toqualify in any other Segment.
Investor Owned Utility. (i) An investor-held, for-profit “electric utility” asdefined in PURA §31.002(6) that (a) operates within the ERCOT Region, (b) owns 345KV interconnected transmission facilities in the ERCOT Region, (c) owns more than 500pole miles of transmission facilities in the ERCOT Region, or (d) is an Affiliate of anEntity described in (a), (b) or (c); or (ii) a public utility holding company of any suchelectric utility.
Municipal. An Entity operating in the ERCOT Region that owns or controlstransmission or distribution facilities, owns or controls dispatchable generating facilities,or provides retail electric service and is either: (i) a municipally owned utility as definedin PURA §11.003 or (ii) a River Authority as defined in Tex. Water Code §30.003.
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5. Identify your designated representative for required notices to ERCOT Members and forparticipation in meetings of the Corporate Members:
Name:
Title:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
6. List any other ERCOT Memberships held by the Member or any Affiliates (attach extrapages if necessary):
(a) Entity name:
Segment:
(b) Entity name:
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(c) Entity name:
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B. Membership Agreement
1. Membership. Membership in ERCOT is open to any Entity that meets any of theSegment definitions set forth in the Bylaws. Members must be an organization that eitheroperates in the ERCOT Region or represents consumers within the ERCOT Region. Membersmay join as a Corporate, Associate or Adjunct Member subject to the criteria set forth in theERCOT Bylaws. Members must apply for Membership through an authorized officer or agent.
2. Fees. Annual Member Services Fees are described in the ERCOT Bylaws and may bechanged through the procedure set forth therein. Any change in fees shall automatically becomeeffective as to all ERCOT Members without the necessity of amending this Agreement. AllMemberships are year to year and must be renewed annually. Annual Member Services Feerenewals will be billed to the Member and shall be due by the record date for the annualmembership meeting. Membership fees may not be prorated. This Agreement shall renew inyearly increments upon ERCOT’s receipt of the following (1) Member’s Renewal Applicationand (2) Member’s applicable Annual Member Services Fee. Any Member may request that theMember’s Annual Member Service Fees be waived for good cause shown.
3. Application for Membership. Members will submit the following items in order toapply for Membership: (i) payment of the Annual Member Services Fee and (ii) a signed copy ofthis Agreement. Upon approval, ERCOT will promptly notify Member Applicant of the same.
4. Change of Designated Representative. An ERCOT Member may change itsrepresentative at any time by written request (signed by a duly authorized representative of theERCOT Member) submitted to the ERCOT Legal Department.
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5. Suspension and Expulsion. All ERCOT Members shall abide by the ERCOT Bylaws, asthey may be amended from time to time, and any other rule or regulation duly adopted by theBoard of Directors. Any ERCOT Member, who willfully violates any provision of thisAgreement, the ERCOT Bylaws, or any other rule or regulation duly adopted by the Board ofDirectors, may be reprimanded, suspended, and/or expelled in accordance with proceduresadopted by the Board of Directors or set forth in the ERCOT Bylaws. Such action will affect allpersons deriving Membership privileges through such ERCOT Member.
6. Amendment. This Agreement may be amended, modified, superseded, canceled,renewed, or extended and the terms and conditions hereof may be waived only by a writteninstrument executed by both parties hereto or, in the case of a waiver, by the party waivingcompliance.
7. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed and interpreted inaccordance with the laws of the State of Texas that apply to contracts executed in and performedentirely within the State of Texas, without reference to any rules of conflict of laws. Partiesconsent to the exclusive jurisdiction of Texas.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Member certifies that (i) the Member meets the requirements for ERCOTMembership in the Segment designated herein; (ii) all information provided herein is true and correct tothe best of the Member’s knowledge; and (iii) through its authorized representative the Member agrees tobe bound by the terms of this Agreement, the ERCOT Bylaws and any other requirements duly adoptedby the Board of Directors.
By: _________________________________ Date: _________________________________
Printed Name: _____________________________________________________________Title:
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Spotlight on Benefits
By joining Sister Cities International, communities across the country become part of a larger network of active citizen diplomats. Sister Cities International works hard to bring valuable services and resources to its members.
- Grants - We seek grant funding from organizations such as the U.S. Department of State, USAID, worldwide private foundations, and the federal government.
- Strengthening America’s Image - In order to expand the support of members’ work,
Sister Cities International continues to educate members of Congress about the network. Over the last couple years, SCI has lobbied Congress to support Strengthening America’s Image, a program that would provide direct grant funding for exchanges to local sister city programs.
- Your voice at the State Department. Over the last three years, staff has worked hard to develop meaningful relationships with the State Department. Staff conducts training at the Foreign Service Institute, provides country briefing sheets to the Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) office, and serves as the point of contact for all sister city related questions.
- Visa Assistance – Sister Cities International provides members with expert assistance
throughout the entire visa application process. We are prepared to help with both inbound and outbound applications.
- Foreign Exchange Student Assistance - We partner with American Cultural Exchange Service (ACES) to provide members a discounted option for bringing students to the United States to study in the American school system.
- Staff Expertise - There is no need for members to go through stressful times alone. Sister Cities International staff provides valuable guidance through any situation. In the past staff has helped establish non-profit status, board restructures, bylaw interpretation, and humanitarian shipping issues, just to name a few. Much of this expertise can be found in toolkits and guides posted on our website or available on a complimentary USB drive.
- Region/Theme specific support - Sister Cities International currently has several initiatives in place to support your work.
o Muslim World Partnership Initiative o Africa Urban Poverty Alleviation Program o Sustainable Development o Economic Development
Above all else, Sister Cities International is a network of sister city, county, and states programs. This network relies on each other for collaboration on projects, meaningful conversation, problem solving, and act as a united voice. Sister Cities International provides members opportunities to collaborate at regional/state conferences, webinars, and our Annual Conference.
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FACT SHEET
Our Mission Promote peace through mutual respect, understanding, & cooperation – one individual, one community at a time. Sister Cities International is a nonprofit, citizen diplomacy network that creates and strengthens partnerships between U.S. and international communities to increase global cooperation at the local level. Headquartered in Washington, DC, Sister Cities International promotes sustainable development, youth involvement, cultural understanding, and humanitarian assistance. As an international membership organization, Sister Cities International officially certifies, represents, and supports partnerships between U.S. cities, counties, states, and similar jurisdictions in other countries to ensure their continued commitment and success. The Sister Cities International network represents more than 2,000 communities in 136 countries around the world. Goals
Develop municipal partnerships between U.S. cities, counties, states and similar jurisdictions in other nations
Provide opportunities for officials and citizens to experience and explore other cultures through long-term community partnerships
Create an atmosphere in which economic and community development can be implemented and strengthened
Create stimulating environments where communities can creatively learn, work and solve problems together through reciprocal cultural, educational, municipal, business, professional and technical exchanges and projects
Benefits of Membership
Grants: Eligibility to participate in all Sister Cities International grant programs, such as: “The Sister Cities International Youth and Education Network,” “Wheelchairs for Peace,” “Open World Program,” and “Africa Poverty Alleviation Program.”
Publications: Subscription to all Sister Cities International publications including the e-Newsletter, the annual membership directory, and instructional guides covering all aspects of local program development.
915 15th Street NW 4th Floor
Washington, DC 20005 Phone 202.347.8630
Fax 202.393.6524 www.sister-cities.org
Promoting peace through mutual respect, understanding
and cooperation —one individual,
one community at a time.
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State Coordinators: Receive support from a dedicated and experienced volunteer in your area, who will make personal visits to your community. State Coordinators supply a mentor element to communities that are interested in developing sister city partnerships but need advice on how to get them started. They also offer their professional expertise to already-established programs that want guidance in developing or reorganizing their programs
Meetings and Conferences: Sister Cities International’s Annual Conference provides an opportunity for sister city programs from around the world to network, learn about new innovations and share their experiences. State Coordinators also hold regular meetings to provide these same opportunities at the state level. As a member you will receive reduced cost registration to the Annual Conference.
Awards Programs: Eligibility to participate in Sister Cities International’s Annual Awards Program and the Sister Cities International Showcase of Young Artists & Authors, where your community can gain international recognition for its achievements
Insurance: Opportunity to purchase discounted supplemental medical traveler’s insurance and event insurance
Access to Sister Cities International’s Web site at http://www.sister-cities.org, which features:
- Ability to post a request for a sister city and peruse detailed community profiles and contact information for both U.S. and international requests in our “Cities Seeking Cities List.”
- Ability to report, track and compile the tools and techniques that promote outstanding sister city programs
- Ability to feature your sister city Web site on Sister Cities International’s Web site, which reaches hundreds of people each day
History Sister city, county and state affiliations between the United States and similar jurisdictions around the world began shortly after World War II, and developed into a national initiative when President Dwight D. Eisenhower proposed a people-to-people program at a White House conference in 1956. Originally a part of the National League of Cities (NLC), Sister Cities International became a separate, nonprofit corporation in 1967, due to the tremendous growth and popularity of the sister city movement. The International Network Sister Cities International is the international membership association for sister city, county and state programs in the United States and similar jurisdictions around the world. As the official organization that links jurisdictions from the United States with communities worldwide, Sister Cities International recognizes, registers and coordinates sister city, county, municipality, province, prefecture, region, and state linkages. In every region of the world, sister city partnerships play a significant role in supporting
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long-term community partnerships through reciprocal exchange programs. Sister Cities International strives to ensure that each project that is undertaken by its members reflects the diversity of its network. Specifically, Sister Cities International promotes the inclusion of ethnic and racial minorities, people with disabilities, youth, women and people of diverse socio-economic status in all sister city activities. Sister Cities International promotes and supports new sister city partnerships in all corners of the globe, reaching areas traditionally underserved by other community development organizations. As international cooperation gains importance, city-to-city programs become increasingly significant to overall global development.
Sister Cities International
915 15th Street NW, 4th Floor Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-347-8630 • Fax: 202-393-6524 [email protected] • www.sister-cities.org
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2012 Membership Application Annual Dues ($US) City/County Population Dues City/County Population Dues Non-Voting Members Dues More than 1,000,000 $1,965 5,000- 10,000 $250 Corporate $1,000 500,000- 1,000,000 $1,665 Under 5,000 $150 Nonprofit Organizations $600 300,000- 500,000 $1,190 Embassy $500 100,000- 300,000 $880 Other Voting Members Individual $50 50,000- 100,000 $680 State Governments $1,260 25,000- 50,000 $510 Municipal Associations $1,000 10,000- 25,000 $360 Global Members $140
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RESOLUTION NO. 2012-67
Establishing a Sister City Relationship
Between the City of Weslaco, Texas, of the
United States of America and the San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico WHEREAS, the parties herein, the City of Weslaco, Texas of the United States and San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico agree to establish a Sister City Relationship for the purpose of the development of mutual understanding and friendship of two countries and improvement of friendly consultation; and WHEREAS, the parties agree to develop exchanges and cooperation on economy, trade, technology, culture, education, sports, health and personnel to promote mutual prosperity; and
WHEREAS, the leaders of both parties shall rely on each other for collaboration on projects, meaningful conversation, problem solving, and action as a united voice.
Passed and approved this 6th day of November, 2012. CITY OF WESLACO
____________________________________ Miguel D. Wise, MAYOR ATTEST:
____________________________________ Elizabeth Walker, CITY SECRETARY APPROVED AS TO FORM: _____________________________ Ramon Vela, CITY ATTORNEY
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From : Arnoldo Becho, Library Director, Weslaco Public Library Subject: The Mayor Joe V Sánchez Public Library would like to implement a Food for Fines program to support holiday food drives and for donation to the RGV Food Bank. Discussion: The Food for Fines program will allow library patrons to bring in canned goods and other applicable food items in exchange for forgiveness of library fines. For each food item submitted to the library, a fine on one single item will be forgiven. The program will run through the remainder of the year, in conjunction with the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays. All food gathered will go to the RGV Food Bank. This program will not apply to cost associated with lost or damaged library items. Additional Action Prompted: [ ] Mayor’s Signature [ ] Public Hearing [ ] Budget Amendment [ ] Resolution [ ] Ordinance – First Reading [ ] Ordinance – Final Reading If item previously considered, provide date and action by Commission: If item requires Publication Notice, provide date and periodical of publication; indicate if comments received from letters mailed to property owners: Advisory Review, if any (name of board/committee, date of action, recommendation): Recommendation for Commission Action: Approval Attachments, if any (list and provide in Word or PDF, formatted as 8 ½ X 11”): None. Responsibilities upon Approval: Following approval the library will begin exchanging food donations for fine amnesty.
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From : Arnoldo Becho, Library Director, Mayor Joe V. Sánchez Public Library Subject: The Mayor Joe V Sánchez Public Library would like to accept a donation of 2 computers from the Workforce Solutions agency for public job training and job seeking activities, and would like to enter into an agreement between the two agencies with the goal of improving job seeking and job training services to our community. Discussion: Discussion and Consideration to authorize the library director to sign and execute the agreement with Workforce Solutions. The agreement stipulates the donation of 2 computers to the library for public job training and job seeking activities, the provision of instruction to library staff regarding assistance for patrons utilizing this equipment, and the requirement of maintenance and housing of these machines. The partnership allows for the library to expand job training and job seeking services while keeping associated cost low. Additional Action Prompted: [ ] Mayor’s Signature [ ] Public Hearing [ ] Budget Amendment [ ] Resolution [ ] Ordinance – First Reading [ ] Ordinance – Final Reading If item previously considered, provide date and action by Commission: If item requires Publication Notice, provide date and periodical of publication; indicate if comments received from letters mailed to property owners: Advisory Review, if any (name of board/committee, date of action, recommendation): Recommendation for Commission Action: Approval Attachments, if any (list and provide in Word or PDF, formatted as 8 ½ X 11”): The Workforce Solutions agreement is attached. Responsibilities upon Approval: Following approval the library will execute the agreement in collaboration with Workforce Solutions.
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STATE OF TEXAS * MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT *
COUNTY OF HIDALGO * BETWEEN THE CITY OF WESLACO AND * *
CITY OF WESLACO * LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY WORKFORCE * * DEVELOPMENT BOARD dba WORKFORCE * * SOLUTIONS - I. INTRODUCTION This Memorandum of Agreement is between the City of Weslaco, a home ruled Texas municipal corporation 255 S. Kansas, Weslaco Hidalgo County Texas 78596 (hereinafter referred to a “Collaborator”) and Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Board dba Workforce Solutions 3101 W. Business 83 McAllen, Texas 78501 (hereinafter referred to as “WFS”). The purpose of this Agreement is to improve and sustain a collaborative relationship that will lead to growth in the community by providing its citizen’s access to WFS Services from the public library. The long-range goal of this collaborative partnership is to provide a new dimension of services and solutions that will empower our mutual job seeker customers and improve potential within the community. The roles and responsibilities for the two organizations are described in the following sections.
II. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
It is hereby agreed by and between WFS and Collaborator as follows: 1) Duties and Responsibilities of WFS
a) Donate two (2) used computers in good working order to the Mayor Joe V. Sanchez Public Library to be used by the Job Seeker customer to access WFS services.
b) Computers will have the internet Explorer browser with a home page containing links to the following WFS services
i. Work In Texas ii. Eligible Training Provider Website
iii. Texas Workforce Commission Website iv. Labor Market Information
c) WFS will provide Collaborator staff with basic training on accessing WFS services available on
the WFS computers. d) WFS will provide Collaborator staff support and technical assistance on accessing WFS services
on an as needed basis. 2) Duties and Responsibilities of Collaborator
a) Collaborator will provide office space, furniture, internet connectivity and virus protection for the donated computers
b) Collaborator will provide staff that will assist WFS and Collaborator Job Seeker customers to
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access WFS services on the WFS computers. c) Collaborator will schedule staff for training on accessing WFS services from donated computers. d) Collaborator will post flyers to promote the accessibility of WFS services from its business site. e) Collaborator will be responsible for maintenance of donated computers.
3) WFS and Collaborator will collaborate in the following manner:
a) WFS and Collaborator will assign a representative that will be responsible for implementation and oversight of the collaboration activities.
b) WFS and Collaborator assigned representatives will communicate on a monthly basis by email, telephone or mail to discuss any issues or concerns and to identify strategies for enhancing the partnership and services to the Job Seeker customers.
c) WFS and Collaborator will share information on services available by both Organizations.
I. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
WFS or Collaborator shall have the right to terminate this Agreement without cause on thirty (30) days written notice to the other. The following parties attest to the contents of this document and agree to implement the provisions contained herein. This agreement supersedes any previous agreements.
CITY OF WESLACO Miguel D. Wise, MAYOR
DATE: _______________________
ATTEST:
Elizabeth M. Walker, CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Ramon Vela, CITY ATTORNEY
WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS Ms.Yvonne “Bonnie” Gonzalez Chief Executive Director
Lower Rio Grande Workforce Development Board DBA Workforce Solutions DATE: _______________________
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From (name, title, department and who submitting on behalf of, if any): Joe Pedraza, City of Weslaco Health Official on behalf of R.O.G. A.N.D.E., L.T.D., owners David Guerra & Bryan Hall. Subject: Discussion and consideration of the Final Plat of Blue Wave Subdivision - being a re-subdivision of 4.61 acres out of all of Lot 1, Westgate-Miller Subdivision and all of Lots 2 and 3, Westgate Drive Plaza Subdivision, Weslaco, Hidalgo County, Texas. Discussion: At their regular meeting of October 17, 2012, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved the preliminary and final plat. The proposed five (5) lot subdivision is within the City of Weslaco and is located on the southeast corner of Westgate Drive and U.S. Expressway 83. This subdivision will be serviced with water and sewer by the City of Weslaco. The property is within a Flood Zone “B”. Additional Action Prompted: [X] Mayor’s Signature [ ] Public Hearing [ ] Budget Amendment [ ] Resolution [ ] Ordinance – First Reading [ ] Ordinance – Final Reading If item previously considered, provide date and action by Commission: N/A If item requires Publication Notice, provide date and periodical of publication; indicate if comments received from letters mailed to property owners: N/A Advisory Review, if any (name of board/committee, date of action, recommendation): Planning & Zoning Commission, 10/17/2012, recommends approval of the final plat with the stipulation that a plat note be included for the installation of streetlights as per City Ordinance. Staff recommendation for Commission Action: Staff recommends approval of the final plat. Attachments, if any (list and provide in Word or PDF, formatted as 8 ½ X 11”): Application for Subdivision Platting, Engineering, Public Facilities, Fire Marshal’s comments, Drainage Report. Responsibilities upon Approval: Planning staff will advise applicant.
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Agenda Item No. (to be assigned by CSO): III. B.
From (name, title, department and who submitting on behalf of, if any): Joe Pedraza, City of Weslaco Health Official on behalf of County of Hidalgo. Subject: Discussion and consideration of the Final Plat of Hidalgo County Precinct 1 Constable Office Subdivision – being a 2.037 acre tract of land out of Lot 7, Block 2 Mid-Valley Industrial Park Subdivision, Weslaco, Hidalgo County, Texas. Discussion: At their regular meeting of October 17, 2012, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved the preliminary and final plat. The proposed one (1) lot subdivision is within the City of Weslaco and is located south of the existing Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1 Multi-Purpose Facility in Weslaco, Texas. This subdivision will be serviced with water and sewer by the City of Weslaco. The property is within a Flood Zone “X”. Additional Action Prompted: [X] Mayor’s Signature [ ] Public Hearing [ ] Budget Amendment [ ] Resolution [ ] Ordinance – First Reading [ ] Ordinance – Final Reading If item previously considered, provide date and action by Commission: N/A If item requires Publication Notice, provide date and periodical of publication; indicate if comments received from letters mailed to property owners: N/A Advisory Review, if any (name of board/committee, date of action, recommendation): Planning & Zoning Commission, 10/17/2012, recommends approval of the final plat. Staff recommendation for Commission Action: Staff recommends approval of the final plat. Attachments, if any (list and provide in Word or PDF, formatted as 8 ½ X 11”): Application for Subdivision Platting, Engineering, Public Facilities, Fire Marshal’s comments, Drainage Report. Responsibilities upon Approval: Planning staff will advise applicant.
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From (name, title, department and who submitting on behalf of, if any): Gloria Givilancz, Asst. Finance Director. Subject: To amend Resolution No. 2011-36 Discussion: To extend existing Depository Contract with BBVA Compass Bank. The dates being November 1, 2012 thru October 31, 2014. Additional Action Prompted: [ ] Mayor’s Signature [ ] Public Hearing [ ] Budget Amendment [X] Resolution [ ] Ordinance – First Reading [ ] Ordinance – Final Reading If item previously considered, provide date and action by Commission: If item requires Publication Notice, provide date and periodical of publication; indicate if comments received from letters mailed to property owners: Advisory Review, if any (name of board/committee, date of action, recommendation): Recommendation for Commission Action: Staff recommends approval. Attachments, if any (list and provide in Word or PDF, formatted as 8 ½ X 11”): Responsibilities upon Approval: Amended Resolution will be sent to BBVA Compass Bank for continuing operation.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2011-05
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2009-18 TO CHANGE THE CITY COMMISSION REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETING TIMES FROM 6:00 P.M. TO 5:30 P.M.; TO PROVIDE FOR THE POSTING OF AGENDAS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT AND ORDAINING OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT TO THE SUBJECT MATTER HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION THAT: Ordinance No. 2009-18, passed and approved by the Weslaco City Commission on June 16, 2009 is hereby amended to change the regular and special meeting times of the Weslaco City Commission to 5:30 p.m. so that after second and final reading said Ordinance shall read as follows: A. AGENDA PREPARATION.
1. The City Commission of the City of Weslaco shall meet on the first and third Tuesday of the month and shall, upon establishing a quorum, conduct the business of the City as may be legally posted in accordance to the Texas Open Meetings Act. The City Commission shall meet at the Weslaco City Hall located at 255 S. Kansas at 5:30 p.m. or at any other time and place as may be legally posted.
2. The City Commission shall conduct business at the meeting in accordance to
“Roberts Rule of Order” and shall deliberate all items in public as a whole body in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act.
3. The business of the day shall be set by a legally posted agenda such agenda
having been prepared under the direction of the City Manager and posted by the City Secretary. The Mayor, any two (2) City Commissioners or the City Manager may submit agenda items for consideration by the City Commission. The agenda shall be posted in compliance with The Texas Open Meetings Act.
4. Special meetings may be held after being legally posted and may be called by the
Mayor, any two (2) City Commissioners, or the City Manager. Special meetings shall be held when the business of the City is such that it can not wait for a regular meeting.
5. All ordinances, agreements, contracts, resolutions and other legal documents
approved by the City Commission in a legally posted meeting shall be executed by the Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem in the absence of the Mayor.
PASSED AND APPROVED on first reading at a regular meeting of the City
Commission this 7th day of June, 2011.
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PASSED AND APPROVED on second reading at a regular meeting of the City Commission this 21st day of June, 2011.
CITY OF WESLACO ____________________________
/s/ Miguel D. Wise MAYOR
ATTEST: __________________________________ /s/ Elizabeth M. Walker, CITY SECRETARY APPROVED AS TO FORM: ____________________________ /s/ Ramon Vela, CITY ATTORNEY
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Miguel D Wise, Mayor John F. Cuellar, Mayor Pro-Tem, District 2 Robert J. Garza, Commissioner, District 1
Olga Noriega, Commissioner, District 3 Gerardo “Jerry” Tafolla, Commissioner, District 4
Lupe V. Rivera, Commissioner, District 5 Joe A. Martinez, Commissioner, District 6
Leonardo Olivares, City Manager
City Manager’s Report 06 November 2012 Departmental Update • Public Utilities
o Municipal Solid Waste Landfill reports were conducted by Raba Kistner and the results forwarded to TCEQ. The report stated that the landfill was at 15.42 inches below normal precipitation levels this year which resulted in higher concentrations of groundwater than that which had previously been reported for both upgradient and downgradient wells. The request to move monitor well-16 was denied due to the dichloroethylene concentrations.
o The Department along with CDM Construction has bid out 90% of the bid packages for the Water Treatment Plant Project. They have begun the process of reviewing all bids and are anticipating contracts to be executed within November.
• Library o The Department hosted a Calendar Competition Kick Off on October 13 at the Public
Library. There were 170 people in attendance, and 140 entries have been received, with participation from P.F.C. Mario Ybarra Elementary, Central Middle School, Cuellar Middle School and Dorothy Thompson Middle School.
• Police
o Chief Kelley and Officer JP Rodriguez conducted a state of the department presentation for the Mid Valley Retired Teachers’ Association on October 11. The presentation was held at Pimiento’s Restaurant where they discussed personnel, updates on equipment and vehicles, community activities and crime prevention.
• Upcoming Meetings & Events
o Veterans Day (Holiday Municipal Offices Closed, November 12) o TML 100th Annual Conference and Exhibition (Grapevine, Texas; November 13-16) o 4th Bi- Annual Border to Border Conference (South Padre Island, Texas; November 13-15) o Thanksgiving (Holiday Municipal Offices Closed, November 22-23) o National League of Cities Congress of Cities and Exposition (Boston, Massachusetts,
November 28- December 1)
• Media/Public Feedback o Weslaco sees ‘virtually no facts whatsoever’ in lawsuit of ex-workers (The Monitor. October
14)
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o 13 vie for open seats on Weslaco City Commission, School Board (Mid Valley Town Crier, October 24)
o Weslaco Race has Boys & Girls Club transition under scrutiny (The Monitor, October 28)
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