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UTILITYAND INFRASTRUCTURE BOARD
AGENDA
BOARD OF DIRECTORS - REGULAR MEETING
January 5, 2017
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
REGULAR SESSION - 6:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Discuss role and purpose of the Utility and Infrastructure Board (UIB)
IV. MINUTES APPROVAL
V. REGULAR ITEMS
A. Elect a Chair and Vice-Chair for the Utility and Infrastructure Board (UIB)
B. Review existing plans, planning documents, and philosophical approach
C. Establish a regular meeting schedule
VI.ADJOURNMENT
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Kennedale will provide for reasonable
accommodations for persons attending City Council meetings. This building is wheelchair accessible, and parking
spaces for disabled citizens are available. Requests for sign interpreter services must be made forty-eight(48) hours
prior to the meetings. Please contact the City Secretary at 817.985.2104 or(TDD) 1.800.735.2989
CERTIFICATION
I certify that a copy of the January 5,2017, Utility and Infrastructure Board agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin board next to
the main entrance of the City Hall building, 405 Municipal Drive, of the City of Kennedale, Texas, in a place convenient and readily
accessible to the general public at all times and said agenda was posted at least 72 hours preceding the schedule time of said
meeting,in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
City Secretary
KENNEDALE
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www.cityofkennedale.com Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council
Date: January 5, 2017
Agenda Item No: REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS -A.
I. Subject:
Discuss role and purpose of the Utility and Infrastructure Board (UIB)
II. Originated by:
III. Summary:
The Board will review Ordinance 614, which establishs the creation of the Utility and Infrastructure Board,
it's purpose, membership, organization, rules, requirements, powers, and duties.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
VII.Alternative Actions:
VIII.Attachments:
1. Ordinance 614 10614.pdf
405 Municipal Drive, Kennedale, TX 76060 1 Telephone: 817-985-2100 1 Fax: 817-478-7169
ORDINANCE NO. 614
AN ORDINANCE CREATING A UTILITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE
BOARD; PROVIDING FOR CREATION AND PURPOSE,
MEMBERSHIP, ORGANIZATION, RULES AND REQUIREMENTS, AND
POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD; PROVIDING THAT THIS
ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMCLATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Kennedale is a home rule city acting under its charter
adopted by the electorate pursuant to Article X1, Section 5 of the Texas Constitution
and Chapter 9 of the Local Government Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to create a Utility and Infrastructure Board
to provide policy recommendations for the City's water and wastewater, solid waste
collection, storm water utility, and streets/transportation systems.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF KENNEDALE, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1.
CREATION AND PURPOSE
There is hereby created and established a Utility and Infrastructure Board. Such
board shall be officially designated as the Utility and Infrastructure Board of the City of
Kennedale, Texas. The board shall provide recommendations and advice to the City
Council on policies, projects, and other matters pertaining to the water and wastewater
system, the storm water utility system, the street/transportation system, and the solid
waste collection system.
SECTION 2.
MEMBERSHIP
(a) The board shall consist of seven (7) regular members, designated by Places 1
through 7, who shall be appointed by a majority vote of the City Council. The
initial appointment of Places 1, 3, 5, and 7 shall be for a term expiring October 1,
2017. The initial appointment of Places 2, 4, and 6 shall be for a term expiring
October 1, 2018. Thereafter the terms for each place shall be two (2) years.
(b) Members must meet the following qualifications:
(1) Be a registered voter of the City;
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(2) Shall have resided in the corporate limits of the City for at least one (1)
year; and
(3) Shall continue residency in the City during the term of office.
(c) The City Council shall appoint a replacement to fill any vacancy for the unexpired
term of a member whose place has become vacant.
(d) The City Council shall have the authority to remove any member at any time, with
or without cause.
SECTION 3.
ORGANIZATION, RULES, AND REQUIREMENTS
(a) By November of each year, the membership shall determine, by simple majority
vote, a chair and vice chair. The terms of the chair and vice chair shall be one (1)
year. It will be the duty of the chair to preside over meetings. If the chair is
absent the vice chair shall assume the duties of the office.
(b) Members of the board shall meet at least six (6) times per year, on a regular day
and time selected by its members. The chair may call special meetings as
necessary.
(c) The board shall conduct meetings and govern its proceedings according to the
City Council's adopted rules of order, abide by the Texas Open Meetings Law,
and shall keep a record of its proceedings, including votes and attendance, and
shall submit these records to the City Secretary's Office.
(d) Members of the board shall not take any action unless a quorum is present. A
quorum shall consist of four (4) members. Each member, including the chair, is
entitled to one (1) vote, and action of the board shall require a majority of those
members present.
(e) The City Manager shall designate a city employee to serve as staff liaison to the
board.
(f) Members of the board shall receive one dollar ($1.00) for each regular meeting
attended as compensation for the performance of their duties, but no
compensation shall be paid for special meetings. In addition, members may
receive reimbursement of authorized expenses attendant to the performance of
their duties.
SECTION 4.
POWERS AND DUTIES
(a) This board is advisory only and shall not have any decision-making authority.
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(b) The board shall have the following duties:
(1) To make studies and project plans for the City's water and wastewater
system; solid waste collection system; streets/transportation system; and
storm water utility system, including erosion, controls and improvements
along Village Creek tributaries and improvements to the main branch of
Village Creek;
(2) To aid and assist the City in the procuring of financial and other aids and
assistance for the City from the state and federal governments and their
agencies for each and all the purposes herein enumerated;
(3) To act with and assist all other municipal boards, governmental agencies,
regional associations and the City Council in formulating proper plans for
utility infrastructure development;
(4) To plan and recommend capital improvement projects (CIP) related to the
water and wastewater utility, storm water utility, streets and transportation,
and solid waste utility;
(5) To recommend general rules and regulations governing use of water and
wastewater utilities, storm water utility, streets and transportation, and
solid waste collection;
(6) To accomplish these duties, the board may establish subcommittees as
necessary. Any subcommittee shall be chaired by a Utility and
Infrastructure Board member, and an unspecified number of community
volunteers may be chosen by the commission as working subcommittee
members.
SECTION 5.
CUMULATIVE CLAUSE
This ordinance shall be cumulative of all other ordinances of the City of
Kennedale, Texas, and shall not repeal any of the provisions of such ordinance except
in those instances when provisions of such ordinances are in direct conflict with the
provisions of this ordinance, in which event the conflicting provisions of such ordinances
are hereby repealed.
SECTION 6.
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE
It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the phrases,
clauses, sentences, paragraphs or sections of this Ordinance shall be declared
unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree a of any court of competent jurisdiction,
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such unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses,
sentences, paragraphs and sections of this Ordinance, since the same shall have been
enacted by the City Council without the incorporation in this Ordinance of any such
unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section.
SECTION 7.
EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, and it
is so ordained.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 17th DAY OF OCTOBER, 2016.
Mayor, Bran Johnson
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City Attorney,Wayne K. Olson
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KENNEDALE
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www.cityofkennedale.com Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council
Date: January 5, 2017
Agenda Item No: REGULAR ITEMS-A.
I. Subject:
Elect a Chair and Vice-Chair for the Utility and Infrastructure Board (UIB)
II. Originated by:
III. Summary:
The Board will discuss and consider appointments for the Chair and Vice-Chair positions.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
VII.Alternative Actions:
VIII.Attachments:
405 Municipal Drive, Kennedale, TX 76060 1 Telephone: 817-985-2100 1 Fax: 817-478-7169
KENNEDALE
You're Here,Your Home
www.cityofkennedale.com Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council
Date: January 5, 2017
Agenda Item No: REGULAR ITEMS- B.
I. Subject:
Review existing plans, planning documents, and philosophical approach
II. Originated by:
III. Summary:
At this time the Utility and Infrastructure Board (UIB)will review the existing plans, planning documents,
and philosophical approach to be used. The following will be reviewed:
• Asset Management Plan
• Water/Sewer Master Plan
• Strategic Plan
• Stormwater Utility
• Winding Creek Plan
• Village Creek
• Comprehensive Land Use Plan and Transportation Plan Component
• Solid Waste Utility
• Street Department and Streets Special Revenue Fund
• Sidewalk and Trail Plan
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
VII.Alternative Actions:
VIII.Attachments:
405 Municipal Drive, Kennedale, TX 76060 1 Telephone: 817-985-2100 1 Fax: 817-478-7169
KENNEDALE
You're Here,Your Home
www.cityofkennedale.com Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council
Date: January 5, 2017
Agenda Item No: REGULAR ITEMS- C.
I. Subject:
Establish a regular meeting schedule
II. Originated by:
III. Summary:
At this time the Board will discuss the regular meeting schedule, which has tentatively been set for the
first Thursday of each month.
Dates NOT available:
First Tuesday - BOA/BBA
First Wednesday - Parks Board and YAC
Second Tuesday - KKB
Third Monday - City Council
Third Tuesday - Historical Society
Third Thursday - P &Z
Fourth Tuesday - EDC Board
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
VII.Alternative Actions:
VIII.Attachments:
405 Municipal Drive, Kennedale, TX 76060 1 Telephone: 817-985-2100 1 Fax: 817-478-7169