2017_06.10 CC Packet - Special KENNEDALE
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KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING
June 10, 2017
KENNEDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY COMMUNITY CENTER, 316 W 3RD STREET
SPECIAL SESSION -9:00 AM
I. CALL TO ORDER
*NOTE: Pursuant to Section 551.071, Texas Government Code, the City Council reserves the
right to adjourn into Executive Session at any time during the work session or the regular
session to discuss posted executive session items or to seek legal advice from the City
Attorney on any item posted on the agenda.
II. ROLL CALL
III.WORK SESSION
A. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and provide staff direction regarding the City's water and
sewer utility funds
IV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council will meet in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government
Code for consultation with the City Attorney pertaining to any matter in which the duty of the City
Attorney under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct may conflict with the Open
Meetings Act, including discussion of any item posted on the agenda.
V. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION, AND TAKE ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO
EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NEEDED
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 June 10, 2017, 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.
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Leslie Galloway, Cityc8ecretary
405 Municipal Drive, Kennedale, TX 76060 1 Telephone: 817-985-2100 1 Fax: 817-478-7169
KENNEDALE
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www.cityofkennedale.com Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council
Date: June 10, 2017
Agenda Item No: WORK SESSION -A.
I. Subject:
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and provide staff direction regarding the City's water and sewer utility
funds
II. Originated by:
George Campbell, City Manager
III. Summary:
In late February, 2017 the City Manager engaged the services of Government Resource Associates
(GRA)to perform a comprehensive review of the Water Utility funds of the City to trace the history and
circumstance that led to the decision to increase the water and sewer rates that were adopted as part of
the fiscal year 2017 budget. Since that time Ms. Becky Brooks, Principal with GRA, has worked with the
City Manager and the Finance Department to examine various financial records and policies of the City to
achieve the objectives of the study and will be present at our Council meeting on Saturday, June 10 to
present her findings and answer questions from the Council.
The work session is scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. It is anticipated that the presentation will last not less
than two hours and we would anticipate concluding the meeting around noon. Light refreshment will be
provided. The meeting will be held in the Community Room at the public library.
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