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Fate City Council Regular Meeting - March 21, 2022

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City of Fate

Regular City Council Meeting
Date: March 21, 2022
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Fate City Hall, 1900 CD Boren Parkway, Fate, Texas

Call to Order and Quorum

  • Mayor David Billings called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
  • City Secretary Victoria Raduechel confirmed a quorum.
  • Council Members Present:
    • David Billings, Mayor
    • Heather Buegeler
    • John Brandt
    • Allen Robbins, Mayor Pro Tem
    • Jim Deland
    • Lance Megyesi
  • Council Members Absent:
    • Christopher Ash
  • City Staff Present:
    • Michael Kovacs, City Manager
    • Justin Weiss, Assistant City Manager
    • Victoria Raduechel, City Secretary
    • Jessica Larson, Assistant to City Manager
    • Lyle Lombard, Director of Public Safety
    • Ryan Wells, Director of Planning and Development Services
    • Scott Monaghan, Director of Public Works
    • Steve Gilbert, Director of Community Services and Building Safety
    • Raju Anthony, Director of Finance
    • Leigh Corson, Director of Human Resources
    • Michael Wright, IT Manager
    • Jon Thatcher, City Attorney

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

  • Invocation was given by RJ Nanny of First Baptist Church of Fate.
  • Council led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags.

Presentations

  • Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month Proclamation:
    • Mayor Billings read and presented a proclamation declaring April 2022 as Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month in the City of Fate to representatives of the Child Advocacy Center of Rockwall County and Lone Star CASA.
  • Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR):
    • Representatives from BKD presented the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, and answered questions from the Council.

Public Comment

  • No members of the public addressed the Council.
  • The following items were approved under the Consent Agenda:
    • Approval of minutes from the February 28, 2022, and March 7, 2022 City Council meetings.
    • Approval of Resolution No. R-2022-013 acknowledging receipt of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021.
    • Approval of the February 2022 financial report.
  • Motion made by Council Member Robbins and seconded by Council Member Megyesi.
  • Vote: Approved unanimously.

Action Items

  • Resolution No. R-2022-014:
    • Approved the form and authorized the distribution of a Preliminary Limited Offering Memorandum for the City of Fate Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2022, Williamsburg Public Improvement District No. 1 Phase 2A and 3A2.
    • Motion by Council Member Robbins; seconded by Council Member Brandt.
    • Vote: Approved unanimously.
  • Resolution No. R-2022-015 — Tax Abatement Guidelines and Criteria:
    • A public hearing was held to receive comments on the proposed adoption of tax abatement guidelines and criteria pursuant to Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code.
    • No public comments were received.
    • Resolution demonstrating the City’s intent to participate in tax abatements and adopting the guidelines and criteria was approved.
    • Motion by Council Member Robbins; seconded by Council Member Deland.
    • Vote: Approved unanimously.
  • Ordinance No. O-2022-003 — Reinvestment Zone Designation:
    • A public hearing was held regarding the designation of Reinvestment Zone Number One on approximately 14.52 acres within the City of Fate.
    • No public comments were received.
    • Ordinance designating the reinvestment zone was approved.
    • Motion by Council Member Robbins; seconded by Council Member Megyesi.
    • Vote: Approved unanimously.
  • Resolution No. R-2022-016:
    • Awarded the I-30 Blackland Road Water Line Relocation Project to Wilson Contractor Services, LLC, in the amount of $348,704.18.
    • Authorized the City Manager to execute the contract.
    • Motion by Council Member Robbins; seconded by Council Member Megyesi.
    • Vote: Approved unanimously.
  • Resolution No. R-2022-017 — Interlocal Cooperation Agreement:
    • Discussed an interlocal cooperation agreement between the City of Fate and Collin County for platting and subdivision regulation within the City’s extraterritorial jurisdiction.
    • Action on this item occurred after Executive Session.
  • ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan:
    • Approved implementation of the City of Fate ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan in compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
    • Motion by Council Member Robbins; seconded by Council Member Brandt.
    • Vote: Approved unanimously.
  • Resolution No. R-2022-018:
    • Approved amendments to the bylaws of Fate Municipal Development District No. 1.
    • Motion by Council Member Robbins; seconded by Council Member Deland.
    • Vote: Approved unanimously.

Mayor, Council, and City Manager Reports

  • Mayor and Council Members provided expressions of thanks and community reminders.
  • The City Manager reported an upcoming City Council Strategic Planning Workshop scheduled for March 28, 2022.

Executive Session

  • The City Council recessed into Executive Session to discuss:
    • The purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property for future City facilities.
    • Legal advice regarding annexation of expired non-development agreement properties.
    • Legal advice regarding the interlocal cooperation agreement with Collin County.
  • Executive Session convened at 8:02 p.m. and adjourned at 8:39 p.m.
  • The Council reconvened into regular session at 8:42 p.m.

Action Following Executive Session

  • Authorized the City Manager to execute a purchase and sale agreement for property within the City of Fate for future City facilities.
    • Vote: Approved, with one dissenting vote.
  • Authorized City staff to extend specified Chapter 43 Development Agreements for five-year periods.
    • Vote: Approved unanimously.
  • Approved Resolution No. R-2022-017 regarding the interlocal cooperation agreement between the City of Fate and Collin County.
    • Vote: Approved unanimously.

Adjournment

  • There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m. following a motion by Council Member Robbins, seconded by Council Member Brandt.
  • Vote: Approved unanimously.

Record Note
This Ledger entry records the publicly observable proceedings of the meeting listed above. It does not offer analysis or commentary.

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