HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-08-08 TC Agenda PacketTOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS
BOARD OF ALDERMEN WORKSHOP
AGENDA
September 8, 2008
WESTLAKE TOWN HALL
3 VILLAGE CIRCLE
MUNICIPAL COURT ROOM, SUITE 207
4:15 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER.
2. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF A STATUS REPORT ON
CONSTRUCTION OF THE ARTS AND SCIENCES CENTER.
3. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF A PROPOSED CONTRACT FOR
POLICE RELATED SERVICES WITH THE CITY OF KELLER.
4. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL
YEAR OCTOBER 1, 2008, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2009.
5. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF TOWN /ACADEMY FACILITIES
RENTAL USE POLICIES AND FEES FOR THE CIVIC CAMPUS BUILDINGS
TO WESTLAKE RESIDENTS.
6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Any Board member may request at a workshop and / or Board
meeting, under "Future Agenda Item Requests ", an agenda item for a future Board meeting. The
Board member making the request will contact the Town Manager with the requested item and
the Town Manager will list it on the agenda. At the meeting, the requesting Board member will
explain the item, the need for Board discussion of the item, the item's relationship to the Board's
strategic priorities, and the amount of estimated staff time necessary to prepare for Board
discussion. If the requesting Board member receives a second, the Town Manager will place the
item on the Board agenda calendar allowing for adequate time for staff preparation on the agenda
item.
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Town of Westlake Board of Aldermen
Workshop Minutes
July 28, 2008
7. ADJOURNMENT.
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ANY ITEM ON THIS POSTED AGENDA COULD BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION AS LONG AS
IT IS WITHIN ONE OF THE PERMITTED CATEGORIES UNDER SECTIONS 551.071 THROUGH 551.076
AND SECTION 551.87 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE.
CERTIFICATION
I certify that the above notice was posted at the Town Hall of the Town of Westlake, 3 Village Circle, by Friday,
September 5, 2008, by 4 p.m. under the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
Kim Sutter, TRMC, Town Secretary
If you plan to attend this public meeting and have a disability that requires special needs, please advise the Town
Secretary 48 hours in advance at 817- 490 -5710 and reasonable accommodations will be made to assist you.
Town of Westlake
Memo
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Board of Aldermen
From: Troy J. Meyer Director of Facilities and Recreation
Subject: Workshop Meeting of September 8, 2008
Date: September 2, 2008
ITEM
Presentation and discussion of a status report on construction of the Arts and Sciences
Center.
VISION POINT AND KEY RESULT AREAS
This item supports the following Vision Point and Key Result Areas:
Q We are Leaders
o Premier educational facilities and programs
o Producing well educated future leaders and thinkers
o Business partnerships with Westlake Academy
BACKGROUND
The bid notices for the Arts & Sciences Center were posted the week of July 28, 2008 by
Steele & Freeman. All bids were due back on August 21, 2008, and presented to the
Building Committee on August 28' 2008, for discussion.
The Committee requested that Steele & Freeman continue to work on confirming all the
costs of the materials being used for this project. A meeting is scheduled for September
4, 2008, with the engineers, architects, Steele & Freeman and town staff to review the
results.
FIFULTHINIM
Funding for this project will be provided by a variety of sources including Bond, Westlake
Academy Foundation, and cash gifts as discussed with the Board in conjunction with the FY 08-
09 proposed budget. The funding will be outlined at the workshop.
RECOMMENDATION
Due to the time period in which bidders on major components for this project are willing
to hold their bid price firm, staff is recommending the Board call a special meeting for
September 15, 2008, to review and approve the construction contract for the Arts &
Science Center.
ATTACHMENTS:
None
Westlake Academy Arts &
Sciences Center Construction
Cost and Funding Update
September 8,2008
Westlake Academy Arts &Sciences Center
VISION POINT AND KEY RESULT AREAS
.1 We are Lead
V "''Premier educational facilities and programs
�, /Producing well educated future leaders and
thinkers
"J" Business partnerships with Westlake Academy
Where We Are Today for Phase I with
Foundation for black box &art room
0 ✓Original estimate from CM in June
✓Bid total received on August 2 I St
✓Total cost of Phase I w /foundation
$4.7M
$5.3M
$5.1 M
Note: All of the above costs are current bid prices, only if the
project begins in the next few weeks.
Funding Sources as of September 2008
0'/
G.O. Bond Funds $29467,000
✓ Texas Student Housing $50000
✓ Lee Gift
✓ Foundation Donations
,,/Interest
Sub -total of cash on hand
✓Anticipated Pledges 2008 -2012
`Pledges for 2008 -2009 $353,946
$500,000
$641,447
28,325,
$4,13 6, 772
$431,890
$4,568,663
Funding the Project
Construction Cost
Utility Relocation (Move to Utility fund)
FF &E (Funded by Academy)
G.O. Bond,Texas Student Housing,
Interest, 100% Lee gift
Westlake Academy Foundation
Cash & Pledges
Unfunded Portion
WA Foundation cash on hand
Pledges
Total
Phase I w/ Foundation for the
black box & art room
$5,189,389
-$41 1,000
- $3,495,325
-$I ,073,337
$209,727
$641,447
$431,890
$1,073,337
Town of Westlake
Memo
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Board of Aldermen
From: Tom Brymer, Town Manager
Don Wilson, Director of Public Safety
Subject: Workshop Meeting of September 8, 2008
Date: September 3, 2008
ITEM
Presentation and Discussion of a Proposed Contract for Police Related Services with the
City of Keller.
VISION POINT AND KEY RESULT AREAS
This item supports the following Vision Point and Key Result Areas:
Q We are Leaders
o Premier educational facilities and programs
o High quality services delivery coupled with financial stewardship
BACKGROUND
The Town of Westlake has contracted successfully with the adjacent City of Keller for
police related services since FY02 /03. The Keller Police Department is accredited with
the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies meaning it must meet
over 400 recognized standards and measures for quality, professional law enforcement
services. Services offered through this contract include 24 hour police patrol, traffic
enforcement, criminal investigation, accident investigation/reconstruction, crime
prevention programs, public safety dispatch /communications, SWAT Team, jail services,
and animal control. Interaction and support of Westlake Academy by the Keller Police
Department has been available upon our request. This contract has, until now, been an
annual contract with the price being adjusted at the time of renewal. This contract is
being proposed as a five year agreement with either party being given the right to
terminate with at least two years prior notice to the subsequent October 1. The price for
these services would be adjusted annually. This five year contract term is being
recommended to give both municipalities adequate time to make alternative service
arrangements in the case of contract termination. There are additional wording
additions /changes being recommended by staff in this iteration of the contract, all of
which are highlighted in yellow and will be reviewed at the workshop.
FUNDING:
History of funding for this contract is as follows:
2002/03
$ 635,220
(first full -year)
2003/04
$ 646,772
1.8% increase
2004/05
$ 685,588
6.0% increase
2005/06
$ 710,340
3.6% increase
2006/07
$ 729,932
2.8% increase
2007/08
$ 729,900
0.0% increase (due to adding Southlake to dispatch /jail svcs)
2008/09 $760,105 Prospective = 4.14% increase
Average yearly increase since inception: 3.06%
Annual funding is budgeted in the Proposed FY08 /09 Budget for this contract.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Board review the proposed contract with the recommended
changes and give feedback/direction to staff. This contract, with any further changes the
Board may direct, will be placed on the Board's September 22nd regular meeting agenda
for consideration for approval.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Proposed contract with City of Keller for police related services
2. Exhibit A to said contract giving pricing calculation detail
3. Patrol district map
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
FOR POLICE SERVICES
THE STATE OF TEXAS X
COUNTIES OF TARRANT
And DENTON X
THIS AGREEMENT, is made and entered into by the CITY OF KELLER, TEXAS, a
Home Rule municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as "KELLER ", and the TOWN OF
WESTLAKE, TEXAS, a Type A General Law municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as
"WESTLAKE ", each acting by and through its duly appointed city managers:
WITNESETH:
WHEREAS, WESTLAKE is desirous of providing its residents and businesses with full -time
police protection and services, and
WHEREAS, KELLER is desirous of furnishing full -time police protection and law
enforcement services to WESTLAKE, and
WHEREAS, the parties hereto desire to enter into said agreement to provide police protection
and law enforcement services at the highest level possible for both communities in accordance
with the terms and conditions set forth herein, and
WHEREAS, all payments to be made hereunder shall be made from current revenues available
to the paying party; and
WHEREAS, KELLER and WESTLAKE have concluded that this Agreement fairly
compensates the performing party for the services being provided hereunder; and
WHEREAS, KELLER and WESTLAKE believe that this Agreement is in the best interests of
KELLER and WESTLAKE; and
WHEREAS, this Agreement has been approved by the governing bodies of KELLER and
WESTLAKE; and
WHEREAS, this agreement shall be in conformance with Chapter 791 of the Texas
Government Code, more commonly known as the "Interlocal Cooperation Act ".
NOW THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE MUTUAL PROMISES AND
CONSIDERATION PROVIDED FOR HEREIN, THE RECEIPT AND SUFFICIENCY OF
WHICH ARE HEREBY CONFIRMED, THE PARTIES HERETO AGREE TO THE
FOLLOWING:
Section 1. All matters stated above in the preamble are found to be true and correct and are
incorporated herein by reference as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. Term. This agreement shall be for a term of five (5) years commencing on
October 1, 2008 and ending September 30, 2013. If either party wishes to
terminate this agreement during the first three (3) years, they may do so under the
requirements in Section 7 below. However, in accordance with the Texas
Interlocal Cooperation Act, not later than September 30 of each year, this
Agreement, or amendments thereto, including any and all revisions /calculations
relating to Exhibit "A" that may be applicable to a new payment schedule, shall
be subject to approval by the governing bodies of KELLER and WESTLAKE in
order that it shall remain in force and funds budgeted therefore.
Section 3. Scope of Services, KELLER. KELLER hereby agrees to provide
WESTLAKE the following equipment, services, personnel, and facilities
(Section I a. -1.) hereinafter collectively referred to as "police services ":
a. An adequate number of police patrol units and motorcycle units to provide
routine neighborhood patrol, patrol of business establishments and traffic control
on all roadways within WESTLAKE and enforce the laws of the State of Texas
and WESTLAKE, in such a manner as to provide adequate police services
considering factors such as but not limited to housing densities, commercial
development, roadway conditions, traffic flow, etc. To calculate a price for this
agreement the cost of eight (8) full -time equivalents (FTE) will be used during
the term of this agreement. Both parties agree that this is not a static staffing
number. By sharing patrol districts between the two municipalities as shown in
Exhibit B there will be times when WESTLAKE will receive more resources
than what can be delivered by eight (8) employees to handle peak events like
traffic collisions, criminal investigations, and major disturbances. WESTLAKE
will not be subject to "black -out time" where no officers are unable to respond to
life threatening or high priority incidents because of lack of resources in
Westlake/North Keller. KELLER agrees to utilize all available resources
including the use of Mutual Aid with surrounding cities.
b. KELLER agrees to notify WESTLAKE when any of the two dedicated motor
officers assigned to WESTLAKE for traffic enforcement will be absent from the
forty (40) hour per -week assignment in an excess of one week for training,
vacation, illness, or injury. KELLER will also notify WESTLAKE should there
be a change of assignment of personnel to the two dedicated motor officers in
WESTLAKE. Should questions arise about the attendance, performance, and
conduct of the motor officers assigned to WESTLAKE or any other police
personnel employed by KELLER, the Town Manager (or his designee) of
WESTLAKE shall contact the KELLER Chief of Police about the concerns. The
KELLER Chief of Police shall respond to the concerns and take the appropriate
action if warranted.
C. KELLER agrees to remain accredited with the Commission on Accreditation for
Law Enforcement Agencies during this agreement. This offers WESTLAKE a
level of service excellence, performance measurement, and accountability that
only a select number of other law enforcement agencies in the nation can offer.
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d. KELLER agrees to provide WESTLAKE with the full services of a Criminal
Investigations Division, Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team, and a
Community Service Officer to conduct crime prevention programs in the
community and at The Westlake Academy upon a timely request.
e. KELLER agrees to provide WESTLAKE with 24 -hour police dispatch services,
including 911 dispatching for police, fire and emergency medical service (EMS).
f. KELLER agrees to provide WESTLAKE Animal control and enforcement
services.
g. KELLER agrees to provide WESTLAKE Jail capacity and services for housing
WESTLAKE prisoners including providing booking services.
h. All human resource services necessary for the recruitment, screening,
employment, and training of all personnel required to provide services to
WESTLAKE under this agreement, including providing all employee polices and
procedures and the administration thereof.
i. All general and personal liability coverage necessary for the adequate protection
of KELLER personnel providing said police services to WESTLAKE at the same
level of protection afforded officers and employees while performing the same or
similar duties in KELLER, provided however, that neither party shall be
responsible for the other parties' employee retirement and /or pension benefits.
j. All crime reporting and maintain all required law enforcement activity
reports /statistics pertinent to WESTLAKE for the purpose of providing
WESTLAKE performance measures relating to services provided by KELLER in
accordance with this agreement.
k. To provide access to WESTLAKE's warrant information retained by KELLER
Dispatch to the WESTLAKE Town Marshal and all other law enforcement
agencies.
KELLER agrees to hold a minimum of quarterly meetings with personnel from
WESTLAKE assigned by their Town Manager (or his designee) to share
information and WESTLAKE will also be invited to participate in the jail and
dispatch meetings with the City of Southlake.
Section 4. WESTLAKE Obligations. WESTLAKE agrees to perform the following:
a. Pay to KELLER the sums provided in Section 5.
b. In the event a conflict between the applicable Ordinances of KELLER and
WESTLAKE creates a difficulty in enforcement, KELLER shall notify
WESTLAKE of such conflict. If WESTLAKE fails or refuses to amend its
Ordinance(s) to be consistent with KELLER within thirty (30) days of receipt of
such notice, KELLER may refrain from enforcing the conflicting Ordinance.
C. Provide a facility to hold WESTLAKE Municipal Court, as well as provide the
services of a Municipal Judge and prosecuting attorney. WESTLAKE shall
determine both the time and place for conducting such sessions; however, its
Municipal Court sessions will not conflict with the time and place of KELLER'S
Municipal Court sessions.
d. Arrange for WESTLAKE Municipal Judge to conduct arraignments at the
KELLER Police Department whenever necessary or notified to do so by
KELLER.
e. Provide a Town Marshall, employed and supervised by WESTLAKE, for the
purpose of serving WESTLAKE municipal warrants. WESTLAKE shall be
responsible for the Law Enforcement Commission for said Marshall and shall
provide the required re- certification training. The Town Marshall shall have
access to WESTLAKE municipal warrants retained at the KELLER dispatch.
Section 5. Payments for Services Performed. All payments referred to herein shall be
paid by WESTLAKE to KELLER in four (4) equal installments on the 1 s` day of each calendar
quarter beginning October 1, 2008 in advance of the services performed by KELLER for
WESTLAKE for each calendar quarter of KELLER'S fiscal year.
The annual payment amount shall be KELLER's budgeted amount for the police services being
provided as reflected in Exhibit "A ". KELLER shall provide to WESTLAKE on an annual basis
the cost of police services, based on KELLER's Fiscal Year Police Department Operating Budget
adjusted annually to include KELLER's annual Police Department budget increases in personnel
costs and benefits, operating costs, capital costs, and General and Administrative Charges as
anticipated to be approved by the KELLER City Council during the annual budgeting process for
the upcoming Fiscal Year beginning October 1, as well as any direct expenditure increase(s)
necessary to serve only WESTLAKE as the result of a significant addition of a commercial /retail
establishment or housing sub - division requiring dedicated permanent police resources requested
by the Board of Aldermen. In the event the WESTLAKE Board of Aldermen fails or refuses to
approve the annual payment amount by October 1, of any year during the term of this Agreement,
such failure or refusal shall be deemed a cancellation of the Agreement pursuant to Section 7.13.
herein.
Section 6. Revenues Retained. All revenues, fines, forfeitures, etc. that may be
generated by performing law enforcement duties within the respective municipal boundaries of
KELLER and WESTLAKE shall be retained by respective city.
Section 7. Cancellation.
A. Either party shall have the right to terminate this agreement by giving written
notice to the other party at least two (2) years prior to the subsequent October 1. All payments by
WESTLAKE to KELLER shall continue until the cancellation date is reached unless a mutual
agreement to the contrary is reached.
B. In addition, if WESTLAKE fails or refuses to approve the annual payment
amount as provided for in Section 5 hereinabove, this Agreement shall continue
to be in effect for a period of two (2) years with the calculated amount due under
Section 5.
Section 8. Notices. All written notices shall be sent to the following parties by certified
mail — return receipt requested:
KELLER
Dan O'Leary, City Manager
City of Keller
P.O. Box 770
Keller, TX 76244
WESTLAKE
Tom Brymer, Town Manager
Town of Westlake
3 Village Circle, Suite 202 Solana
Westlake, TX 76262
Section 9. Dispute Resolution. In order to ensure an effective relationship between the
parties and to provide the best possible police services, it is mutually agreed that all questions
arising under this Agreement shall be handled and resolved between the City Manager's of
KELLER and WESTLAKE, except that citizens and /or residents of WESTLAKE shall be
provided the same access to KELLER'S City Manager, Police Chief, officers and employees as
KELLER residents enjoy as it pertains to said aforementioned police services. Any issues not
resolved hereunder may be referred to the respective governing bodies for resolution who hereby
agree to the appointment of a court- certified (certified in Tarrant County) mediator to assist in
resolving said dispute as a prerequisite to the filing of any lawsuit over such issues.
Section 10. Jurisdiction. By this agreement, WESTLAKE grants full and complete
authorization and jurisdiction to KELLER for all police services provided by KELLER and
contained in this agreement. Said jurisdiction shall apply to the town limits of WESTLAKE as
shown on Exhibit "B" attached hereto.
Section 11. Venue. Venue for any legal dispute arising pursuant to this agreement shall lie
in Tarrant County, Texas. No litigation shall be commenced prior to affording the other party the
opportunity to participate in mediation in accordance with Section 9.
Section 12. At all times during the term of this agreement, all police officers and employees
shall be under the supervision and control of the Chief of Police of KELLER or his duly
authorized representative, and no other person.
Section 13. Both parties mutually agree that KELLER is an independent contractor, and shall
have exclusive control of performance hereunder, and that employees of KELLER in no way are
to be considered employees of WESTLAKE.
Section 14. Indemnification. WESTLAKE agrees to hold harmless, save and indemnify
KELLER for any and all claims for damages, personal injury and /or death that may be asserted
against KELLER arising from its performance hereunder within WESTLAKE within limits of the
Texas Tort Claims Act save and except intentional acts or acts of gross negligence by KELLER.
The foregoing notwithstanding, the parties hereto reserve the right to all available legal defenses
and all protections and limitations of liability provided by the Texas Tort Claims Act and the
Texas Constitution relative to these parties.
The provisions of this indemnification are solely for the benefit of the parties hereto and not
intended to create or grant any rights, contractual or otherwise, to any other person or entity.
Section 15. This agreement may only be modified, changed or altered at any time, upon
mutual agreement of parties, provided that any such modification, change and /or alteration be
reduced to writing, and approved by the governing bodies of KELLER and WESTLAKE.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands this the day of ,
2008, in duplicate originals.
CITY OF KELLER, TEXAS TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS
By: P.H .McGrail
Mayor
By: Dan O'Leary
City Manager
ATTEST:
By: Sheila Stephens
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: L. Stanton Lowry
City Attorney
By: Laura Wheat
Mayor
By: Tom Brymer
Town Manager
ATTEST:
By: Kim Sutter
Town Secretary
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FISCAL YEAR 2008/09
POLICE DEPARTMENT OPERATING
And GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGETS
FOR POLICE SERVICES TO THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE.
OPERATING BUDGET
Includes seventy -three (82) full -time employee
equivalents (FTEs); police patrol; traffic
control dispatch services, records, and
equipment; criminal investigation services;
animal control services; departmental train-
ing; and capital equipment
$7,220,580
82 FTEs
Cost per Full -time Employee $ 88,056.00
Annual Service Level Calculation: 8 FTEs (1) x $ 88,056.00 $ 704,448.00
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGES (2) 55,657.00
Includes services of Administration, Finance
Administration, Human Resources, and Non -
Operating Expense.
TOTAL ANNUAL COST $ 760,105.00
(1) 5 Police Patrol Officers
2 Police Motorcycle Officers
1 Records Clerk
8 FTEs
(2) PERCENT ( %) OF RESPECTIVE ANNUAL
OPERATING BUDGET USED:
Administration
2%
Finance Admin
3%
Human Resources
3%
Non - operating
1%
EXHIBIT A
Town of Westlake
Memo
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Board of Aldermen
From: Tom Brymer, Town Manager
Subject: Workshop Meeting of September 8, 2008
Date: September 2, 2008
ITEM
Discussion of the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year October 1, 2008 Through September
30, 2009.
VISION POINT AND KEY RESULT AREAS
This item supports the following Vision Point and Key Result Areas:
Q Inviting Residential & Corporate neighborhoods
o On -going comprehensive planning
o Sensitivity to neighborhood integrity
o Outstanding community appearance
o Highest quality development and aesthetic standards
o Open space preservation
Rl We are Leaders
o Premier educational facilities and programs
o Producing well educated future leaders and thinkers
o Business partnerships with Westlake Academy
o Environmental stewardship initiatives
o High quality services delivery coupled with financial stewardships
o Infrastructure maintenance and planning
Q Hospitality Finds its Home in Westlake
o Citizen engagement and communication
c Historic Preservation
o Tourism development
BACKGROUND
Staff presented and reviewed this proposed budget at The Board's September 25th
workshop to seek Board input, direction, guidance on this important policy setting and
implementation document for the upcoming fiscal year. This workshop is scheduled
should the Board wish to further discuss this proposed budget prior to considering it for
adoption.
FUNDING: N/A
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Board review and provide direction at this workshop regarding
any changes they wish to make to this proposed budget. Additionally, at the September
8d' regular Board meeting the public hearing required by State law regarding the proposed
budget will be held. Following that public hearing, the Board can consider adoption of
the FY 08 -09 Budget. Adoption of the Proposed Budget could also be considered at the
September 22"d Board meeting.
ATTACHMENTS: None
WESTLAKE HISTORY BOOK ORDER
(The Donning Company Publishers)
Cover Material
Quantity
Unit Cost Total Cost
Padded Bonded Leather
1,150
$ 42.20 $ 48,530.00
Top -Grain Leather
100
$ 61.73 6,173.00
Sub -Total
1,250
54,703.00
Estimated Shipping
1,000.00
Total
$ 55,703.00
Initial Down Payment Made (12/07)
(13,000.00)
Proposed 2nd Installment (09/08)
(20,000.00)
Balance Due at Delivery
$ 22,703.00
BOOK ORDERS
Cover Material Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost
Top -Grain Leather @ $100 each (Fully Paid) 12 $ 100 $ 1,200.00
Bonded Leather @ $50 each (Fuly Paid) 44 $ 50 2,200.00
Bonded Leather @ $50 each (Ordered) 37 $ 50 1,850.00
93 $ 5,250.00
Facility Use
are Leader
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Availabillity & Rental.Requirements
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• $2,000 — extended commitment ^' Cafeteria
Area and Performance Hall
Rental Fees
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Two (2) hour min. --Six (6) hour max.
Goal is full cost recover (electric.ity, s taff, etc.
On -site Town representative additional per
Cleaning &. StaGfang
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Responsibility of person renting Facility
-Town will provide necessary cleaning supplies
x` Town representative to be on-site during use
�'� of the Facility
Decorations
SECTION 4: That once appointed, the Board will immediately set about the task
of researching and compiling information necessary to write and publish a book on the
history of Westlake.
SECTION 5: That the Board of Aldermen will consider necessary funds and /or
other support for the Board if necessary at such time the Board has formulated
appropriate requests.
SECTION 6: That there will be ten members who will serve staggered terms as
follow: 4 terms of 3 years, 3 terms of 2 years and 3 terms of 1 year. Terms will be
selected based on drawing straws. Members are eligible for reappointment for an
indefinite number of terms and all members will serve three year terms following
completion of each of the staggered terms. Unexpired terms and all vacancies will be
filled by the Board of Aldermen.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 14`h DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2000.
Scott BradYey, Mayor
ATTEST:
/in�gerosswy, Town S etary Trent O. Petty, ToI !Eager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Town of Westlake
Memo
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Board of Aldermen
From: Troy J. Meyer Director of Facilities
Amanda DeGan, Court Administrator
Subject: Workshop Meeting of September 8, 2008,
Date: September 2, 2008
ITEM
Presentation and discussion of Town/Academy facilities rental use policies and fees for
the civic campus buildings to Westlake residents.
VISION POINT AND KEY RESULT AREAS
This item supports the following Vision Point and Key Result Areas:
Q We are Leaders
o Business partnerships with Westlake Academy
Rl Hospitality Finds its Home in Westlake
o Citizen engagement and communication
BACKGROUND
The Westlake Academy /civic campus was completed in December of 2003 which
included three buildings totaling 53,000 sq. ft. and one soccer field. One of the three
buildings, Pod G, or the gym building, includes the dining hall, two classrooms, the
performance hall, locker rooms and a basketball court.
Over the past three years, Town staff has received four to five requests per year from a
variety of groups to rent the basketball gym, classrooms, the soccer field and /or the
performance hall.
The Town has made the gym available in the past to a group of Westlake residents who
play basketball on Sunday evenings with no rental fees. Due to the increase in use from
the Academy sports teams and other school groups along with the lack of staff necessary
to be on site, both Town staff and the Board did not believe we should pursue the rental
of the civic campus buildings.
As we now have new leadership and continue to receive requests for our facility use,
Town staff researched other municipalities and schools facility use policies for Board
consideration as we continue to evaluate the need and decision to pursue rental of our
facilities.
FUNDING
The rental fees would cover all costs to have town/contract staff present and electrical use
for the building.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends renting out only the performance and dining halls with a limit of
Sunday use only due to current Town/Academy use and staffing.
ATTACHMENTS:
A draft policy for performance and dining hall use will be posted on Friday, September 5,
2008.
Westlake Academy /Civic Campus
Facility Use Guidelines and Policies
Facility Availability
1. The Performance Hall and Cafeteria area of the
Westlake Academy /Civic Campus is available for
use on Sunday's between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and
8:00 p.m.
2. Availability is determined upon submission of an application and deposit, which
may be obtained and remitted to the Town Hall offices at 3 Village Circle, Suite
202, Westlake, TX 76262
Application Process:
1. The application must be filled out at least 14 days prior to the requested
reservation date. Application forms are available in the lobby of Town Hall or
online at www.westlake - tx.org.
2. No verbal or tentative agreements will be accepted.
3. The applicant must be a resident of the Town of Westlake and is responsible for
the adherence to the guidelines and policies of the Town for all individuals
during the use of the facility.
4. The Facilities and Recreation Department reserves the right to terminate a
reservation during the activity if the conditions so warrant (i.e., severe weather,
etc.)
Deposit
1. To be assessed according to the request and duration of reservation:
a. $500 - one day rental of Cafeteria area
b. $1000 - one day rental of Cafeteria and Performance Hall
c. $2000 - extended commitment rental for Cafeteria and Performance Hall
2. The deposit is refundable under the following conditions:
a. Provided that no damage has occurred to the facility or fixtures (reviewed
by the applicant and Town representative at the conclusion of the use
period).
b. Renter must have followed all facility use guidelines and policies and
Town ordinances during the event.
3. The deposit will be returned within 14 days from the rental date and will be
mailed to the applicant.
Reservation Time
1. Facilities may be reserved for a minimum of two (2) hours and a maximum of six
(6) hours.
2. The reservation period will include the time necessary to set up and clean the
facility - no additional time will be allocated for these activities.
Reservation Requirements, Availability and Limitations
1. Individuals and organizations utilizing the facility are required to follow all
applicable Town ordinances, state laws and reservation policies. Failure to
comply may result in the denial of future facility access and /or forfeiture of the
facility deposit.
2. The Town does not provide eating utensils, tablecloths, office supplies, electronic
equipment or any other type of products during the reservation period. The
individual or organization reserving the facility must provide these types of
items.
3. The room occupancy rate will be posted and explained to the applicant during
the rental process. In accordance with fire codes, the occupancy rate may not
exceed the maximum allowable number of individuals at any time during the
rental period.
Facility Access
1. The rental agreement will include provisions for a Town of Westlake
representative to be present during the use of the facility. The representative will
provide building access and work with the applicant to ensure the facility is
secured at the conclusion of the rental.
2. In the event of an unforeseeable emergency, and the representative is detained or
not available, the applicant may contact Troy Meyer, Director of Facilities at (817)
829 -6974 to gain access to the building.
3: Please do not attempt to force open the doors or break a window to enter the
facilities.
Cancellation
1. In order to receive a full refund of all fees and deposits the reservation must be
cancelled at least 14 days prior to the reservation date. If after 14 day period, the
Department reserves the right to assess an administrative fee to cover staffing
costs.
2. No refunds of the rental fees will be given for notices within two (2) days of the
reservation date or for a cancellation notice after the rental date.
Damages
1. Individuals and organizations reserving the facility are responsible for the costs
associated with repairing the building or replacing items that are damaged
during the rental period.
2. Failure to remit the required repair/ replacement fees for the damages will result
in the loss of future reservation privileges and any deposit.
Chaperones
1. The resident who submits the reservation application must remain on premises
at all times during the use of the facility. Failure to remain on site may result in
the loss of future reservation privileges and the deposit.
2. Reservations for a youth event require a minimum of two (2) adult chaperones
for 1 - 30 youth participants. One adult chaperone must be provided for each
additional 15 participants. Youths are defined as anyone under 21 years of age.
3. The Town reserves the right to require the presence of a police officer during
these types of events. The personnel cost for the off -duty assignment will be the
responsibility of the applicant.
Cleaning
1. The resident and/or organization is responsible for cleaning the facility at the
conclusion of the rental. The reservation must include the necessary time for
these activities.
2. The Town representative will provide
access to the cleaning supplies and
equipment for the resident or organization.
ter,
3. All furniture must be returned to the
original configuration prior to vacating the
premises.
4. All trash must be bagged and removed
from the facility - outside trash receptacles
(dumpster storage containers) are
provided outside the Cafeteria area.
5. A checklist will be provided to the applicant and reviewed with the Town
representative to ensure all the necessary tasks have been completed to clean and
prepare the facility for further use.
Food /Drink
1. Refreshments are allowed in the Cafeteria area of the facility. Food and drink are
not allowed in the Performance Hall.
2. Tables will be provided (upon prior request) for those individuals who are
hosting a catered event.
Decorations
1. Decorations may be used that do not cause damage to the walls, ceilings or any
other part of the room, furniture or fixtures and must be removed at the end of
the reservation period.
2. Items such as nails, thumbtacks and permanent tape may not be used.
3. Painters masking tape is the only approved method for decorating purposes and
must be fully removed from the facility upon completion of the reservation.
4. All lights and facility doors must be secured at the conclusion of the reservation.
5. Plans for special activities including, but not limited to: bounce houses, dunking
booths, amplified sound systems, etc. must be reviewed and approved by the
Facilities Director prior to their use.
Tobacco and Alcohol Use and Pet Policy
1. No smoking, use of tobacco products or alcoholic beverages are allowed on any
Town owned property. This includes the Westlake Civic Campus /Westlake
Academy facilities.
2. No pets are to be in the facility during the rental period. The only exception
would be service animals necessary to assist individuals with a disability.
Insurance Requirements
1. Proof of insurance is required for all organized programs of athletic competition,
including but not limited to basketball, soccer, softball and little league groups.
2. Insurance is not needed for individuals or groups of residents who use the
athletic fields for a one -time -use basis.
Liability: The user agrees to hold harmless the Town and its
employees /representatives from and against any claims for damages to persons or
property arising out of any use of the facility and its premises by the user. Users are
responsible for their guests adherence to the policies herein described.
PLEASE NOTE: The above information concerns general reservation policies and
covers most reservation requirements. For specific concerns or those questions not
answered above, it is the responsibility of the applicant to contact the Director of
Facilities to ensure compliance with all policies.
Town of
Westlake
Item # 6 —
Future Agenda
Items
6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Any Board member may request at a workshop
and / or Board meeting, under "Future Agenda Item Requests ", an agenda item
for a future Board meeting. The Board member making the request will contact
the Town Manager with the requested item and the Town Manager will list it on
the agenda. At the meeting, the requesting Board member will explain the item,
the need for Board discussion of the item, the item's relationship to the Board's
strategic priorities, and the amount of estimated staff time necessary to prepare for
Board discussion. If the requesting Board member receives a second, the Town
Manager will place the item on the Board agenda calendar allowing for adequate
time for staff preparation on the agenda item.
- None
Town of
Westlake
Item # 7 —
Adjournment
Back up material has not
been provided for this item.
WESTLAKE HISTORICAL PRESERVATION BOARD
OVERVIEW SINCE ESTABLISHED ON 2/14/2000
AS OF SEPTEMBER 2008
• Excerpts from Town of Westlake Resolution 00 -02 establishing WHPB:
(see full resolution attached)
Section 1: the purpose of recording and preserving the rich history of the town;
Section 4: to research/compile information to write a book on Westlake history;
Section 5: the Board of Aldermen will consider necessary funds and/or other
support for the Board, if necessary, at such time the Board makes requests.
• Published 6 historical journals, The Pathfinder; and 1 student workbook for WA.
• Established an annual Decoration Day celebration each Memorial Day, in 2004.
• Established an historical society under the umbrella of WHPB, in 2003.
• Established a WHPS Annual Meeting and annual WHPS awards, in 2004:
Joyce Gibson Roach Cross Timbers Award
Volunteer of the Year Award
Citizen of the Heart Award
• Co- Chaired 50 -Year Celebration with the Town of Westlake, 2007
• Other events /projects: cemetery clean up; meetings with speakers; receptions.
• Solicited sponsorships totaling $61,900, with one to be announced soon.
• Many in -kind donations, too numerous to list; value amount unknown.
• Established a Westlake History Museum in the Solana Complex, 2007.
• Westlake History Book "The Little Town That Could" is at the printers, and we hope
to distribute it at our Annual Meeting & Reception on November 13, 2008. This
book pertains to Westlake's first fifty years, and will instill pride in our citizens.
• Westlake History Book will be on sale for years to come, and these books can be used
to give as gifts to distinguished speakers or guests that visit Westlake and Westlake
Academy.
Prepared by Kelly Bradley, President 2000 -2008
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TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS
BOARD OF ALDERMEN REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
September 8, 2008
WESTLAKE TOWN HALL
3 VILLAGE CIRCLE
MUNICIPAL COURT ROOM, SUITE 207
7:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER.
2. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS: This is an opportunity for citizens to address the Board
on any matter whether or not it is posted on the agenda. The Board cannot by law take
action nor have any discussion or deliberations on any presentation made to the Board at
this time concerning an item not listed on the agenda. The Board will receive the
information, ask staff to review the matter, or an item may be noticed on a future agenda
for deliberation or action.
3. PRESENTATION OF GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
(GFOA) DISTINGUISHED BUDGET PRESENTATION AWARD TO STAFF.
4. CONSENT AGENDA: All items listed below are considered routine by the Board of
Aldermen and will be enacted with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of
items unless a Board member or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be
removed from the general order of business and considered in its normal sequence.
a. Review and approve minutes of the Board of Aldermen regular meeting and
workshop and held on August 25, 2008.
5. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING CERTAIN NATURAL GAS RATES
PURSUANT TO THE RATE REVIEW MECHANISM SETTLEMENT
BETWEEN ATMOS MID-TEX AND THE ATMOS CITIES STEERING
COMMITTEE.
Town of Westlake Board of Aldermen Page 2 of 3
Regular Meeting Agenda
September 8,2008
6. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE
PROPOSED FY 08/09 BUDGET FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING OCTOBER 1,
2008 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2009.
7. CONSIDER OF A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FY 08/09 BUDGET
INCLUDING FINAL AMENDMENTS TO THE FY 07/08 BUDGET FOR THE
TOWN OF WESTLAKE.
8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Any Board member may request at a workshop and / or
Board meeting, under"Future Agenda Item Requests", an agenda item for a future Board
meeting. The Board member making the request will contact the Town Manager with the
requested item and the Town Manager will list it on the agenda. At the meeting, the
requesting Board member will explain the item, the need for Board discussion of the
item, the item's relationship to the Board's strategic priorities, and the amount of
estimated staff time necessary to prepare for Board discussion. If the requesting Board
member receives a second, the Town Manager will place the item on the Board agenda
calendar allowing for adequate time for staff preparation on the agenda item.
- None
9. BOARD CALENDAR.
- Joint Regional Meeting with Roanoke, Trophy Club, and Northwest ISD
o Wednesday, 9/10/08, 6:30 p.m., Roanoke City Hall
- Westlake Academy Strategic Planning Retreat
o 9/12 &9/13/08, Embassy Suites, Grapevine
- Special Board of Aldermen Meeting
o 9/15/08, Tentative
- Texas Student Housing Authority Meeting
o Tuesday, 9/16/08, 5:30 p.m.
- TML Region VIII Quarterly Meeting
o Thursday, 9/18, 6:30 p.m., Brookside Convention Center,Hurst, TX
- Joint Board of Aldermen/Planning&Zoning Commission land use/zoning
training
o Monday, 9/29/08, 6-8 p.m.,Town Hall offices, Court Room
- Arbor Day Celebration
o Saturday, 10/11, Glen Wyck Farms park area,Time TBA
- Texas Municipal League Annual Conference and Exhibition
o 10/28— 10/31/08, San Antonio, Texas
- Christmas Tree Lighting
o Tuesday, 12/2/08, 6:30 p.m.
10. ADJOURNMENT.
ANY ITEM ON THIS POSTED AGENDA COULD BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
AS LONG AS IT IS WITHIN ONE OF THE PERMITTED CATEGORIES UNDER SECTIONS
551.071 THROUGH 551.076 AND SECTION 551.087 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE.
CERTIFICATION
Town of Westlake Board of Aldermen
Regular Meeting Agenda
September 8,2008
Page 3 of 3
I certify that the above notice was posted at the Town Hall of the Town of Westlake, 3 Village Circle, by Friday,
August 20,2008,by 5 p.m.under the Open Meetings Act,Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
Kim Sutter,TRMC,Town Secretary
If you plan to attend this public meeting and have a disability that requires special needs, please advise the Town
Secretary 48 hours in advance at 817-490-5710 and reasonable accommodations will be made to assist you.
Town of
Westlake
Item # 2 — Pledge of
Allegiance
Texas Pledge:
"Honor the Texas
flag; I pledge
allegiance to thee,
Texas, one state under
God, one and
indivisible. "
Little bit of history •
In 1933, the legislature passed a law establishing rules for the proper display of the flag and
providing for a pledge to the flag: "Honor the Texas Flag of 1836; I pledge allegiance to thee,
Texas, one and indivisible." The pledge erroneously referred to the 1836 national flag, known as
David G. Burnet's flag, instead of the Lone Star Flag. Senator Searcy Bracewell introduced a bill
to correct this error in 1951, but the legislature did not delete the words "of 1836" until 1965."
The pledge was again 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.
Town of Westlake
Memo
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Board of Aldermen
From: Tom Brymer, Town Manager
Subject: Regular Meeting of September 8, 2008
Date: September 3, 2008
ITEM
Presentation of Government Finance Officers Association's "Distinguished Budget
Presentation Award" to staff.
VISION POINT AND KEY RESULT AREAS
This item supports the following Vision Point and Key Result Areas:
Rl We are Leaders
o Premier educational facilities and programs
o Producing well educated future leaders and thinkers
o Business partnerships with Westlake Academy
o Environmental stewardship initiatives
o High quality services delivery coupled with financial stewardships
o Infrastructure maintenance and planning
BACKGROUND
The Finance Department submitted, for the first time, the FY 2007 -2008 budget
document for the Government Finance Officers Association's (GFOA) Distinguished
Budget Award. We are pleased to announce the receipt of this award. There is no
statistical information regarding the period the award was won, but for FY 2006 -2007,
only 111 municipalities in the State of Texas submitted their budget document for this
prestigious award. It is the highest form of recognition in governmental budgeting and
represents a significant achievement.
Program participants benefit from access to a wealth of technical material specifically
designed to help them comply with program requirements. They also profit from having
their budget document confidentially reviewed by experienced budget professionals.
This recognition can be viewed as a positive factor by credit rating agencies and by
others interested in the professionalism of a government's finance function.
Top - quality budget documents are essential if citizens and others with an interest in a
government's finances are to be informed participants in the budget process. Better
budget documents contribute to better decision making and enhanced accountability.
The award represents a significant achievement by the Town. It reflects the commitment
of the governing body, and staff to meeting the highest principles of governmental
budgeting. In order to receive the budget award, the entity had to satisfy nationally
recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation. These guidelines are designed to
assess how well an entity's budget serves as:
• a policy document
• a financial plan
• an operations guide
• a communications device
Budget documents must be rated "proficient" in all four categories to receive this award.
The award is valid for one year. To continue participation in the program, it will be
necessary to submit subsequent year's annual budget documents to GFOA.
FUNDING
N/A
RECONMENDATION
N/A
TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS
MINUTES OF THE
TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS
BOARD OF ALDERMEN WORKSHOP
August 25, 2008
PRESENT: Mayor Laura Wheat and Aldermen Tim Britian, Carol Langdon, and Rebecca
Rollins.
ABSENT: Aldermen Larry Corson and Don Redding.
STAFF PRESENT: Town Manager Thomas Brymer, Town Attorney Matthew Boyle,
Town Secretary Kim Sutter, Public Works Superintendent Jarrod
Greenwood, Facilities and Recreation Director Troy Meyer, Court
Administrator Amanda DeGan, DPS Director Don Wilson,
Planning and Development Director Eddie Edwards, and Assistant
to the Town Manager Ginger Awtry.
1. CALL TO ORDER.
Mayor Wheat called the workshop to order at 4:17 p.m.
2. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL
YEAR OCTOBER 1, 2008, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2009.
Town Manager Brymer addressed the Board regarding the item, and reviewed the fiscal
year 2007 -2008 milestones, the means to achieve the strategic priorities, General, Utility,
and Visitor Association Funds projected revenues and expenditures, the Property Tax
Reduction, 4B Economic Development, and the Debt Service, Cemetery, Internal
Services, and the Arts and Sciences Center Funds for FY 2008 -2009. Additionally, Mr.
Brymer reviewed the staffing costs, proposed service level adjustments (including the
addition of 2.5 employees), and sales tax history since FY 2004. Mr. Brymer added that
the major increase in projected expenditures is related to capital project expenditures
(namely the Arts & Sciences Center building).
Mr. Brymer reminded the Board that the proposed budget contemplates a utility rate
increase as presented to the Board in July 2008.
Town of Westlake Board of Aldermen
Workshop Minutes
August 25, 2008
Page 2 of 3
Mayor Wheat advised that the she did not feel the Board raised any objections to the
utility rate increase; however, the rate increase should be communicated to the
community prior to implementation.
Town Manager Brymer advised the Board that the Public Arts Society of Westlake has
submitted a $60,000 funding request for the Board's consideration.
Mr. Kai Fisher, General Manager for the Marriott Solana, addressed the Board regarding
the Marriott Solana's $383,940 funding request.
Town Manager Brymer advised that the proposed budget contemplates funding $150,000
of the Marriott's request. Additionally, Mr. Brymer stated that, if the Board chooses to
fund the proposal, he would recommend a contract to identify measures of success of the
program.
Town Manager Brymer reviewed the funded capital improvement projects totaling $4.7
million, and unfunded capital improvements projects totaling $30 million.
During the budget presentation and discussion by the Board, Alderwoman Langdon
expressed an interest in negotiating for other services with the City of Keller such as
library and aquatic center access.
The Board expressed an interest in touring the Keller police services facility.
Town Manager Brymer reviewed the five -year projection assumptions and the financial
forecast with the Board.
Mayor Wheat suggested staff review the request of the Public Art Society in the context
of the budget and schedule for discussion at the September 8, 2008, workshop.
Town Manager Brymer advised the Board that a public hearing will be conducted at the
September 8, 2008, regular meeting to receive input on the FY 2008 -2009 proposed
budget. Additionally, the Board will also consider adoption of the budget at the
September 8, 2008, regular meeting.
3. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF A STATUS REPORT ON
CONSTRUCTION OF THE ARTS AND SCIENCES CENTER.
Facilities and Recreation Director Meyer addressed the Board regarding the item. Mr.
Meyer advised that bids were received on August 21, 2008, and will be presented to the
Board at the September 8, 2008, workshop meeting.
4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
No items were submitted for consideration.
Town of Westlake Board of Aldermen
Workshop Minutes
August 25, 2008
1 e JI\lU__ M
Page 3 of 3
There being no further business to come before the Board, Mayor Wheat adjourned the
workshop at 7:20 p.m.
APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2008.
Laura Wheat, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kim Sutter, TRMC, Town Secretary
MINUTES OF THE
TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS
BOARD OF ALDERMEN REGULAR MEETING
August 25, 2008
PRESENT: Mayor Laura Wheat and Aldermen Tim Brittan, Carol Langdon, and Rebecca
Rollins.
ABSENT: Aldermen Larry Corson and Don Redding.
OTHERS PRESENT: Town Manager Thomas Brymer, Town Attorney Matthew Boyle,
Town Secretary Kim Sutter, Facilities and Recreation Director
Troy Meyer, DPS Director Don Wilson, Finance Director Debbie
Piper, Assistant to the Town Manager Ginger Awtry, Director of
Planning and Development Eddie Edwards, and Court
Administrator Amanda DeGan.
1. CALL TO ORDER.
Mayor Wheat called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Mayor Wheat led the pledge of allegiance to the United States and Texas flags.
3. CITIZENS' PRESENTATIONS.
There was no one present wishing to address the Board.
4. CONSENT AGENDA.
Mayor Wheat introduced the consent agenda and requested a motion.
a. Review and approve minutes of the Board of Aldermen workshop held on July 28,
2008.
Town of Westlake Board of Aldermen
Regular Meeting Minutes
August 25, 2008
Page 2 of 3
b. Review and approve minutes of the Board of Aldermen regular meeting held on
August 11, 2008
c. Resolution No. 08 -50 - Consider approval of a resolution supporting locally enforced
motor vehicle idling limitations for the North Central Texas region and enter into a
Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Texas Environmental Quality
Commission.
MOTION: Alderwoman Langdon made a motion to approve the consent agenda as
presented. Alderwoman Rollins seconded the motion. The motion carried
by a vote of 4 -0.
5. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 18 -2 OF THE TOWN OF
WESTLAKE CODE OF ORDINANCES WHICH REGULATES ON -SITE
SEWAGE FACILITIES (SEPTIC SYSTEMS).
Planning and Development Director Edwards explained that the Town has contracted
with the Tarrant County Health Department to provide plan review and inspection
services for on -site sewage facilities since 1997, and the requirements of the Town's
ordinance, adopted prior to contracting for services, is no longer needed.
MOTION: Alderman Brittan made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 598, amending
section 18 -2 from the Code of Ordinances which regulates on -site sewage
facilities. Alderwoman Langdon seconded the motion. The motion
carried by a vote of 4 -0.
6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS.
No items were submitted for consideration.
7. BOARD CALENDAR.
Mayor Wheat reviewed the Board calendar.
- Joint Regional Meeting with Roanoke, Trophy Club and Northwest ISD
o 9/10/08, 6:30 p.m., Roanoke City Hall
Westlake Academy Strategic Planning Retreat
o 9/12/08 — 9/13/08
- Corporate Neighbors Reception
o 9/18/08, 5:30— 7:30 p.m. @ the home of Doug and Laura Wheat
- Joint Board of Aldermen/Planning & Zoning Commission land use /zoning
training
o 9/29/08, 6 -8 p.m., Town Hall offices, Municipal Court Room
- Arbor Day Celebration
o 10/11/08, Glen Wyck Farms park area, Time TBA
- Texas Municipal League Annual Conference and Exhibition
Town of Westlake Board of Aldermen Page 3 of 3
Regular Meeting Minutes
August 25, 2008
o 10/28 — 10/31/08, San Antonio, Texas
8. ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business, Mayor Wheat asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting.
MOTION: Alderwoman Langdon made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Alderman
Brittan seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 4 -0.
Mayor Wheat adjourned the meeting at 7:39 p.m.
APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2008.
Laura Wheat, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kim Sutter, TRMC, Town Secretary
Town of Westlake
Memo
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Board of Aldermen
From: Tom Brymer, Town Manager
Subject: Regular Meeting of September 8, 2008
Date: September 2, 2008
ITEM
Consider an Ordinance Adopting Certain Natural Gas Rates Pursuant to the Rate Review
Mechanism Settlement between Atmos Mid -Tex and the Atmos Cities Steering
Committee.
VISION POINT AND KEY RESULT AREAS
This item supports the following Vision Point and Key Result Areas:
10 We are Leaders
o High quality services delivery coupled with financial stewardship
BACKGROUND
Recently the Atmos Cities Steering Committee (ACSC) and Atmos Mid -Tex reached a
negotiated resolution addressing Atmos first filing pursuant to the Rate Review
Mechanism (RRM) tariff. The RRM process is a three year experiment created by ACSC
and Atmos Mid -Tex in 2007 to replace the controversial GRIP surcharge system. Atmos
agreed to use this process, and not to file GRIP (Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program)
requests. The GRIP requests were automatically approved at the State level. Also, by
using this process, there are certain costs that Atmos has agreed not to try to pass through
to the rates, which is why the difference between what Atmos asked for and what the
ACSC agreed to is not as dramatic as the last rate case.
The RRM allowed the cities to conduct a more comprehensive review of all of the
information regarding changes to Atmos' revenues and expenses as well as its invested
capital.
Experts working on behalf of ACSC reviewed the Company's RRM filing, analyzed
supporting information, and conducted discovery. Based upon their review, ACSC
experts determined that the evidence supported a base rate increase of $19.8 million, and
not the $33.5 million proposed by Atmos. After settlement talks between Atmos and the
ACSC negotiation team, the Company agreed to a $20 million increase. Attached is a
RRM package (ordinance, model staff report, RRM fact sheet, new tariffs, and proof of
revenues) to implement new rates that reflect the negotiated resolution. In order to be a
part of this negotiated rate settlement, final Board action regarding this ordinance must
take place by October l5t
FUNDING: N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
Town staff concurs with the ACSC team's assessment that the negotiated settlement is
consistent with or better than a litigated outcome. If approved by the Board, these rates
would be effective on Atmos bills delivered on or after October 1, 2008.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Rate Review Mechanism Fact Sheet
2. Model Staff Report
3. Memo Dated 8 -13 -08 from Lloyd Gosselink, Attorneys at Law Re: This Rate Case
4. Ordinance No. 599 Implementing Recommended Rate Settlement
5. Attachment A to Ordinance Implementing Recommended Rate Settlement
6. Attachment B to Ordinance Implementing Recommended Rate Settlement
4
Rate Review Mechanism
Fact Sheet
*The Rate Review Mechanism (RRM) was created as part of a collaborative agreement between
ACSC and Atmos. It replaces the unworkable and contentious Gas Reliability Infrastructure
Program (GRIP) surcharge process.
*The RRM authorizes cities to meaningfully review and dispute the company's annual rate
flings in an expedited rate proceeding at the city level. This authority was lacking under the
GRIP process.
*The RRM will function as a substitute for future GRIP filings during the three -year trial period.
*The RRM permits the Company to seek an annual review of its revenues, estimated cost of
operations, and capital investments. In most cases, the company cannot seek rate adjustments
greater than 5 percent. The Company must provide evidence as part of the annual review
process that Cities can assess and, if necessary, challenge.
*The RRM process allows Atmos to seek a surcharge from ratepayers if its anticipated expenses
exceed its anticipated revenues for a 12 month period. However, if the Company's revenues
exceed its authorized rate of return, it must issue refunds.
Costs Expressly Prohibited from Recovery Under the RRM:
First class air -fare, travel, meals or entertainment for employee's spouse, alcohol, sports
events, entertainment, arts and cultural events, sponsorship of sports, arts or cultural events, and
social club membership dues.
The RRM is applicable only to the Company's base rates - the cost of delivering natural
gas to customers. The commodity price of natural gas is a pass- through cost to customers
that can change monthly based upon the price of natural gas.
Process for RRM Filing:
Cities have 90 days to review the Company's RRM fling. After the 90 -day "Review
Period," the 30 -day "Response Period" allows Cities to work with the Company regarding issues
identified by the city during the Review Period.
Atmos Mid -Tex' first RRM was made April 14, 2008. In subsequent years, Atmos will
make its RRM filing with Cities on or after April 1" of each year. (The filing date is referred to
as the "Annual Evaluation Date" in the tariff.)
The City and the Company commit to act collaboratively during this process. However,
if Cities and the Company cannot come to agreement at the end of the Response Period, the
Company may appeal a city's action or inaction on the RRM to the Railroad Commission.
MODEL STAFF REPORT
The City, along with 150 other cities served by Atmos Energy Mid -Tex Division
( "Atmos" or "Company "), is a member of the Atmos Cities Steering Committee ( "ACSC "). On
April 14, 2008, Atmos filed with the City an application to increase natural gas rates pursuant to
the Rate Review Mechanism ( "RRM ") tariff approved by the City earlier this year. The
Company's April RRM filing seeks a $33.5 million rate increase. The City worked with ACSC
to analyze the schedules and evidence offered by Atmos to support its request to increase rates.
The Ordinance and attached tariff approving rates that will increase the Company's revenues by
$20 million effective October 1, 2008, are the result of negotiation between ACSC and the
Company to resolve issues raised by ACSC during the review and evaluation of ACSC's RRM
filing. The monthly bill impact for the average residential customer is $0.81. The ACSC
Executive Committee recommends that all ACSC cities adopt the ordinance implementing the
rate change.
RRM Background:
The RRM tariff was approved by cities as part of the settlement agreement to resolve
Atmos' 2007 rate increase case. Atmos' rate request represents the first filing pursuant to the
three -year trial project known as the RRM process. The RRM process was created
collaboratively by the Steering Committee and Atmos as an alternative to the GRIP surcharge
process. The RRM process allows for a more comprehensive rate review and annual adjustment
that will function as a substitute for future GRIP filings during the three -year trial period
specified by the tariff.
There are two components to the RRM adjustment. The prospective component adjusts
rates for known and measurable changes in O &M and net plant investment. Atmos and ACSC
agreed to cap changes to expenses and invested capital at no more than five percent. The true up
component evaluates whether the Company has over or underrecovered its earnings for the
previous year. For purposes of the RRM true up component, Atmos' rate of return on equity and
its capital structure are frozen to avoid the parent company from manipulating the overall rate of
return. Costs expressly prohibited from recovery through the RRM include first class air -fare,
travel, meals or entertainment for employee's spouse, alcohol, sports events, entertainment, arts
and cultural events, sponsorship of sports, arts or cultural events, and social club membership
dues.
Purpose of the Ordinance:
The purpose of the Ordinance is to approve rate tariffs (Attachment A) that reflect the
negotiated rate change pursuant to the RRM process. The Ordinance also approves the
Company's proof of revenues (Attachment B), a required part of the RRM filing.
As a result of the negotiations, ACSC was able to reduce the Company's requested $33.5
million RRM increase by more than 35 percent. Approval of the Ordinance will result in rates
that implement a $20 million increase in Atmos' revenues effective October 1, 2008.
Atmos RRM Ordinance Staff Report
Reasons JustifvinLy Annroval of the Negotiated Resolution:
During the time that the City has retained original jurisdiction in this case, consultants
working on behalf of ACSC cities have investigated the support for the Company's requested
rate increase. While the evidence does not support the $33.5 million increase requested by the
Company, ACSC consultants agree that the Company can justify an increase in revenues of at
least $19.8 million.
A contested case proceeding before the RRC on the Company's current application will
take several months and cost ratepayers millions of dollars in rate case expenses and would not
likely produce a request more favorable than that to be produced by the settlement. The ACSC
Executive Committee recommends that ACSC members take action to approve the ordinance
authorizing new rate tariffs.
Explanation of "Be It Ordained" Paragraphs:
1. This paragraph approves all findings in the ordinance.
2. This section adopts the attached tariffs (Attachment A) and Company's proof of
revenues (Attachment B) in all respects and finds the rates set pursuant to the attached tariffs to
be just, reasonable and in the public interest. Note that only new tariffs or existing tariffs that are
being revised are attached to the Ordinance. Existing tariffs that are not being changed in any
way are not attached to the Ordinance.
3. This section repeals any resolution or ordinance that is inconsistent with this
Ordinance.
4. This section finds that the meeting was conducted in compliance with the Texas
Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.
5. This section is a savings clause, which provides that if any section(s) is later
found to be unconstitutional or invalid, that finding shall not affect, impair or invalidate the
remaining provisions of this Ordinance. This section further directs that the remaining
provisions of the Ordinance are to be interpreted as if the offending section or clause never
existed.
6. This section is a "Most Favored Nations" clause, which protects the City by
mandating that if a Final Order or subsequent agreement approved in any proceeding addressing
the issues raised in Atmos' RRM filing results in rates or terms that would be more beneficial to
the ACSC Cities than the terms of this tariff, the City may, at its option, implement such more
favorable rates or terms. The exercise of this right is contingent upon the City agreeing to adopt
the terms of the Final Order or subsequent agreement in toto.
7. This section provides for an effective date upon passage.
8. This paragraph directs that a copy of the signed resolution be sent to a
representative of the Company and legal counsel for ACSC.
Atmos RRM Ordinance Staff Report 2
Lloyq 816 Congress Avenue, Suite 1900
Austin, Texas 78701
Gosseiir& Telephone: (12) 322-5800 02
Facsimile: (512) 472 -0532
www.Iglawfirm.com
Ms. Doyle's Direct Line: (512) 322 -5820
Email: kdoyle @lglawfam.com
MEMORANDUM
TO: Atmos City Steering Committee (ACSC) Members
FROM: Geoffrey Gay
Kristen Doyle
DATE: August 13, 2008
RE: FINAL ACTION BY OCTOBER 1sT — Atmos RRM Settlement
The ACSC Settlement Committee (Jay Doegey — Arlington, Danny Reed— Fort Worth,
Mark Israelson — Plano, Don Wilson — Eastland, Cathy Cunningham — various ACSC cities, Phil
Boyd — Lewisville, Rodney Adams — Irving), with the advice and input of ACSC consultants and
lawyers, has worked to resolve the Company's pending $33.5 million Rate Review Mechanism
( "RRM ") rate increase request without the necessity of a protracted and costly contested case
proceeding. The attached tariff that reflects rates that will increase Atmos' revenues by $20
million. The negotiated result represents a 35 percent reduction in Atmos' requested rate
increase. The monthly bill impact for an average residential customers is $0.81.
The RRM process was created by Atmos and ACSC to eliminate the piecemeal
ratemaking GRIP process in favor of an expedited rate review controlled by cities The
Company's filing is the first filing pursuant to the agreed RRM process. The ACSC Executive
Committee recommends approval of the negotiated resolution because it represents an outcome
that is equal to or better than the outcome expected from a lengthy contested case proceeding,
and maintains cities' role as a regulator of natural gas rates.
Please schedule consideration of the ordinance for your next available council
meeting. Final council action to approve the ordinance must take place by October 1St. To
assist you, several documents are attached:
An ordinance setting new rates. The approved Ordinance should include the
attached Tariff ( "Attachment A" to the Ordinance) and Proof of Revenues
( "Attachment B")
A model staff report
An explanation of key provisions of the RRM tariff and filing
Please contact Kristen (512/322 -5820, kdoyle @lglawfirm.com) immediately if your city
is unable to meet the October Vt deadline for final action. Once final action has been taken by
your city, please forward a copy of the ordinance to Atmos Mid -Tex and to our paralegal, Gary
Stiffler (fax number: 512/472 -0532, gttiffler@lglawfirm.com).
• a
TOWN OF WESTLAKE
ORDINANCE NO. 599
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE,
TEXAS, ( "TOWN ") APPROVING A NEGOTIATED RESOLUTION BETWEEN THE
ATMOS CITIES STEERING COMMITTEE AND ATMOS ENERGY CORP., MID-TEX
DIVISION ( "ATMOS MID -TEX" OR "THE COMPANY ") REGARDING THE
COMPANY'S RATE REVIEW MECHANISM FILING IN ALL CITIES EXERCISING
ORIGINAL JURISDICTION; DECLARING EXISTING RATES TO BE
UNREASONABLE; ADOPTING TARIFFS THAT REFLECT RATE ADJUSTMENTS
CONSISTENT WITH THE NEGOTIATED SETTLEMENT AND FINDING THE
RATES TO BE SET BY THE ATTACHED TARIFFS TO BE JUST AND
REASONABLE; APPROVING ATMOS' PROOF OF REVENUES; ADOPTING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE; DETERMINING THAT THIS ORDINANCE WAS PASSED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS
ACT; DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND REQUIRING DELIVERY OF THIS
ORDINANCE TO THE COMPANY AND LEGAL COUNSEL.
WHEREAS, the Town of Westlake, Texas ( "Town ") is a gas utility customer of Atmos
Energy Corp., Mid -Tex Division ( "Atmos Mid -Tex" or "the Company "), and a regulatory
authority with an interest in the rates and charges of Atmos Mid -Tex; and
WHEREAS, the Town is a member of the Atmos Cities Steering Committee ( "ACSC "),
a coalition of more than 150 similarly situated cities served by Atmos Mid -Tex that have joined
together to facilitate the review and response to natural gas issues affecting rates charged in the
Atmos Mid -Tex service area (such participating cities are referred to herein as "ACSC Cities ");
and
WHEREAS, Atmos and ACSC Cities have been in continuing disagreement, dispute,
and litigation over the implementation of GRIP surcharges pursuant to SECTION 104.301 of the
Texas Utilities Code; and
WHEREAS, as part of the negotiations to resolve Atmos' 2007 rate case, ACSC Cities
and the Company worked collaboratively to develop the Rate Review Mechanism ( "RRM ") tariff
that allows for an expedited rate review process controlled by Cities as a substitute to the current
GRIP process instituted by the Legislature; and
WHEREAS, the Town took action earlier this year to approve a Settlement Agreement
with Atmos Mid -Tex resolving the Company's 2007 rate case and authorizing the RRM Tariff;
and
WHEREAS, on or about April 14, 2008, Atmos Mid -Tex filed with the Town its first
application pursuant to the RRM tariff to increase natural gas rates by approximately $33.5
million, such increase to be effective in every municipality that has adopted the RRM tariff
within its Mid -Tex Division; and
Atmos RRM Ordinance
WHEREAS, ACSC Cities coordinated its review of Atmos' RRM filing and designated a
Negotiation Committee made up of ACSC representatives and assisted by ACSC attorneys and
consultants to resolve issues identified by ACSC in the Company's RRM filing; and
WHEREAS, the Company has filed evidence that existing rates are unreasonable and
should be changed; and
WHEREAS, independent analysis by ACSC's rate expert concluded that Atmos is able
to justify a rate increase of $19.8 million; and
WHEREAS, the ACSC Executive Committee, as well as ACSC lawyers and consultants,
recommends ACSC members approve the attached rate tariffs ( "Attachment All to this
Ordinance) that will increase the Company's revenue requirement by $20 million; and
WHEREAS, the attached tariffs implementing new rates and Atmos' Proof of Revenues
( "Attachment B" to this Ordinance) are consistent with the negotiated resolution reached by
ACSC Cities (including but not limited to a reduction of the residential customer monthly charge
to $7.00 per month) and are just, reasonable, and in the public interest; and
WHEREAS, it is the intention of the parties that ACSC Cities receive the benefit of any
Settlement Agreement that Atmos enters into with other entities arising out of its RRM or any
associated appeals of a decision entered by the Railroad Commission regarding the Company's
request to increase rates. The ACSC Cities' acknowledge that the exercise of this right is
conditioned upon the ACSC Cities' acceptance of all rates, revenues, terms and conditions of any
other Settlement Agreement or associated appeals arising out of the Company's RRM filing in
toto; and
WHEREAS, the negotiated resolution of the Company's RRM filing and the resulting
rates are, as a whole, is in the public interest.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE
TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS;
SECTION 1. That the findings set forth in this Ordinance are hereby in all things
approved.
SECTION 2. That the Board of Aldermen finds that the existing rates for natural gas
service provided by Atmos Mid -Tex are unreasonable and new tariffs and Atmos' proof of
revenues, which are attached hereto and incorporated herein as Attachments A and B, are just
and reasonable and are hereby adopted.
SECTION 3. That to the extent any resolution or ordinance previously adopted by the
Board is inconsistent with this Ordinance, it is hereby repealed.
SECTION 4. That the meeting at which this Ordinance was approved was in all things
conducted in strict compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code,
Chapter 551.
Atmos RRM Ordinance 2
SECTION 5. That if any one or more sections or clauses of this Ordinance is adjudged to
be unconstitutional or invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remaining
provisions of this Ordinance and the remaining provisions of the Ordinance shall be interpreted
as if the offending SECTION or clause never existed.
SECTION 6. That if ACSC Cities determine any rates, revenues, terms and conditions,
or benefits resulting from a Final Order or subsequent negotiated settlement approved in any
proceeding addressing the issues raised in Atmos' RRM filing would be more beneficial to the
ACSC Cities than the terms of the attached tariff, then the more favorable rates, revenues, terms
and conditions, or benefits shall additionally accrue to the ACSC Cities. Exercise of this right is
conditioned upon ACSC Cities' acceptance of all rates, revenues, terms and conditions of any
other Settlement Agreement or associated appeals arising out of the Company's RRM filing in
toto.
SECTION 7. That this Ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage with
rates authorized by attached Tariffs to be effective for customer bills delivered on or after
October 1, 2008.
SECTION 8. That a copy of this Ordinance shall be sent to Atmos Mid -Tex, care of
David Park, Vice President Rates and Regulatory Affairs, at Atmos Energy Corporation, 5420
LBJ Freeway, Suite 1800, Dallas, Texas 75240, and to Geoffrey Gay, General Counsel to ACSC,
at Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C., P.O. Box 1725, Austin, Texas 78767 -1725.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 8 day of September 2008.
ATTEST:
Laura Wheat, Mayor
Kim Sutter, TRMC, Town Secretary Thomas E. Brymer, Town Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
L. Stanton Lowry, Town Attorney
Atmos RRM Ordinance
ATTACHMENT A
ATMOS ENERGY C ORPORA"HON
JVlID-'TEX DIVISION
RRG TARIFF 1\10- 19343
REVISION NCY: 0
. .w .. . .. . .................... ................ . ................................................................. . . . ................. . ...... . ........ .............. ........ . . ....
RATE SCHEDULE: R - RESWEN FIAA SALES
APPLICABI-F Entire Division (except Environs areas and the City of Dallas)
ErrECTIVE DATE: 10101120:08 PAGE: 23
. . .. . .............. . ....... ...................................................... ........... ............ I ...........................
Application
Appli cable W Residential 1--o't-c-'rilers for all na turiA ga-
s ponce roVided at o Point (if DcAivery and measured
through one meter.
Typo of Service
'Whe,re service of the type desinp.W by Customer is not already available at the Point of Delivery, additional
charges and special contract arrangement's between Company and Qjstor.npr may be required Prior to
servics [-;Ang furnished,
Monthly Rate
Customer's 111011tifly bill will be Calculated by adding the following CuMornef and Wf ell roles to. fl-le
amounte, duo under the ridlers listed below�
. ...... . ..... . ... . .. . . ............... . .................... . .......... . . ... . ............. . ..................................... ........ . ...... . ............. .......... . ......
Charge Arnount
. . . .... . ...... ........ . . .. . ...... . ............... . ........ ........... . . . ...... . .... . . .............. . . ...................................... . ... . .. . ............... . ......
(�uston'ier Charge face Bill $ -1-00'permcnih
Corninodity Criarge All lief $2,2410 per Wf
Gas Cost Recovery. Plus an arnourit For gas costs and Upulrearn transportation costs Calculated
in aof.-ordancewith Paft(a) and Part (b), respectively, ol; Rld, rGCR.
leather Normalization Adjustment: Plus or Minus arr amount for weather nornialization
CalCUlated In accordance with Rider WNA,
R�'ite Review Mechanism: Corn-im-dity Charge includes an arnount calculated in accordance =with
Rider R RM
Fraichise Fee Adjustfllant-- Plus ,an arlIOUnt for fraric hise. fees calculated in roc ore- with Rider
FF. Franchise Fees are., to be -assessed solely to customers within municipal linlits. This does [lot
apply to Envilons Custunic-1s,
Tare Adj-ustinurit: Plus an amount for tax calculated in accordance with Rider TAX.
Sur-harges: Phis ar amount for surchar<
-jes calculated in accordance Wth the applicable r-der(s
Agreement
An Agreement for Gas Service, ma-y be: requi—ed,
NOtiGO
Service hc�reunder ar-,O' tl e rat-,,, 5
for services j)rovzdpd are sub'Pot to the orders of requilatory bodies
having 'wisdiction and Lo the Compawy I s Tariff for Gas Servic*,
Issued 13;y; David J. Park Vice. President, Rates and Regulatc ry Affairs
pia to Issued: OB11 30008
ATTACHMENT A
ATt�AOS ENERGY CORPORATION R TARIFF NO- 191344
NITID-TEX DIVISION RI.,,-.VISION NO: 0
................ ...................... .... . ............ I . . ........ I ....... .. .. I ..........
RATE SCHEDULE: C - COMMERCIAL SALES
APPI 1(,,A BI-F- TO: Eutire Division (except Environs are -a�-- and the City of Dallas)
— 1 1. 11 � � --- .............................................. I., .... . . . ............... - ............................................................................... ........... . . . ................ -
EFFECTIVE DATE: 1 010 1!2008
PAGE: 24
Application
Applicabb to Commercial Cult--,)nners for all natural as pr,,,)%,,ided at one Poinf,,)!, Deciveiy ond measured
thl-GLI,jh one teeter and to lndustri fl Cus;tornprs with an -average annual Usage ofless than 3,000 Mcf.
Type of Service
Where service of the type desir d Iry Customer is of already available at Che Point cf Delivery, additional
charges and special :ontio-,-t arrangements beNvopn Compariy and Custc,'m er ma- y be, required, prior to
bciri� flimished.
Monthly Rate
Customer's monthly bill will b-- calcUllated by ;adding th(a following Customer arid Mcf lk.) 11-e
amounts due under the r1ders listed below"
....... . ... . ..................... .........................
Charge Amount
. . . ..........
Custmne r Charge per Bill 13.50 pot snonth
....... ..... . .
Commodity Charge - All M(J $ 0.9809 per Mcf
Gag Cost Recoverj: Plus an amoint 'cli-gas costs and upstream tray sporLation costs calculatcd
ecti ely� f- Rid
D accordance with Part (a) and Part (b), r sp - v, ., ol . er GGP,,,
klorrnzili7atbn AdjLi9tM011t: PIUS Of MinUs an amount fkx weather normalization
calculated in accordance with Rider WNA.
Rare Review elchartisml- Com eiiodit� Chn rfjp inclimps an a mount ca lculpted in acco, do, nce with
Rid,ar RR.M.
FrA n chise Fee Ad;u�tm�nt: Plus cin amount <ior fpanc.1 i, Me Too," ealct i fatr d =n accorda, tic c,-.. with Ride
FF, Franchise Fees to be assessed solely to custo-rrors within muni�# o..
pal dinits- This d8 � no
t
,)p,,,,Iy to Environs Customers.
Tax Ad"ustrnen'.. PILIS an as iount for tax calculatod in accordon(„(- w 4 k1i'derTAX.
Sl.jmharges: Plus on amount for surcharges calculated in accordance, with the applicable rider(s)
Agreement
An Ag4roefnent. for Gas cway he required.
Notice
Service heceunder and the rates for services provided are �,ubject to thp oral m of rpgulatory bodies
having jurisdiction, and to the Cu =r 1pany',,a 1 ariff for (-'.as
issued By: David J. Par< Vi .e 1-irasident, Ratles and Re julatf_-Iry Affairs
Date Issued- 08/1312-003
ATTACHMENT A
fffMOS E ERGY CORPORATION
ION
MID4EX DIVISION
RAT 2-- SCH EDU ILE I - ,.- INDU STR IAL SAL ES
3"i.RO 3 f�� €`¢.92"3 NO' 19842
REVISION No. fj
f'F [ IC E `C" O:
Entire Divifiloir (m*p`€ Environs areas; .Inca ti.lin City of Dallas)
EFFEGTIVE DATE:
.�pplic;`io:r
Applie hle to Industrial Custorners with a rnaximurn daily usage (Mill) of Ic , thi rn 3,500 Mfl IALI per Jay
`01_ Gall 11r14<ral gas provided 2t one Point of Delivery ar d measured through une rneter, S <rvit' for
41dusiri,al €;:,into aiers with ail i0DU aqua: to or greater than '0U00 �,1 MBtu per day ,:iil be Pre��Fici�ri at
Company's sole option and will require special contract arrangements between Company and Customer.
Type of Service
Whe- e se vice of the typo desirecl by Customer is not already availa4 re :at h-e Point of Delivery, al it €onal
Charges and sfec fl € oritr4 act arrangements between Compar y Puidi Cx- Moriae may he require d prior to
service being fLirriishe ,
Monthly gate
Customer's mo iffil t hill will be calculaa,ed by adding the fta to r a3igi a t.sr iei ,fiJ WnM. ii,i changes to the
sass'tourts 91ue ijndc r the riders listed below:
Charge , triourit
Cristurllef Chame per Meter $ 425.00 a9 =r month
First 0 I0Iv413tu to 1,500 M1013tu �:,.. ,...� Ci 2733 per iwtMIBtu
N 4t 3,a'i001%gtlir713tu $ 0, t 93 pr„:r NINIBto
All tv1MBti. over 6,000 P,trlu`lBW $ 0.042e"' lair rY1MBtu
Gas C:a:st Recovery' ery' PIra,a all a`�l€ unt for gas cast; arari r_ p,- .Areai�i transport do xist�s calculated
in accordar°ce� vviti Pal (a) and Pad (b) rospectivel °y, of Ride GCR.
Ra_e F�evio_y Nlechari` m: Goinr7aodfly f.hm'gi inclr_rci :w, an amount calculated rr Sicco canc:.e with
Rider RRI I.
Franchise I ee Adlrrsti'vient. Plus ark amount for ° €ar chise. fz:e.3 cal culated to accordance with hider
FF. rranchis e Fees are to be assessed solely to custorn rs wtt`lin ra unj ip,< fl liints. 1 his d es riot
apply to Envirf.= Ct.isttira or i..
'1 ax Adjusts €ient" Plus. sn arrtount for tax calculatod iii a uc! rd' ..mcv gait 1
stircharrges. Plus an o " il_ sit fir surcharges, Ciil 131 iTt f.l in accord =p with the appll r'3ble rld rf sly
Curtailment Overpull Fee
Upon ratification iay Compaiay of an event of cui'Lu" ilr emL or inter Uption of Guslorne ' deliveri(18,
Custom r will. for each PAMBtu deliveted in <:;xcoss of the st:a[Rd h=ovel o f, of inic,rruption, pay
Company 200% of the midpoint priCe foi the Katy point listed in Pragas Gas DaWy published for the
appl €cable Gas Cray ir, th trll:,le. ertitled `Di wily Price pia€ jey,,.
Is%ue d icy: David J. Park Vice President, Rates and R ulotury Affinirs
Dattu Issued: 08,r13,1200
ATTACHMENT A
Replacement Index
the event the `rnidpoinf or 'cornmon" price for the Katy point listed in Piatts Gas Daily in the sable,
entitled 'Daily Price- purvey' is no lorigur published, Company will alculato the applicable-, in,balance. fee:
utilizing a daily price in(h-5x. recognizc.-d Os authonlativo by tile natural gas :ndlustrj and most closcl�r
a.ppr(,�xi[)jjjtinq tjre appli al)f(-a index.
Agreement
An Agreement for G. as Service may be required.
Notice
Somcce hereunder and the rates for server es provided are subject to the orders of requiatory bodies
havinq jU riFX _F� n and to1h Coany's I arif f, -
)f: Sprvice,
Spocial Conditions
In prider ekQ recc,"PVC S't . NVIce Under Fiat 1, Oust(:3mer must have the type of meter fequired by C,.:)rOpany.
Customer must pay Company aft costs associated with J acqjisition and msWlatkm of he ryieter,
[Bulled By: David .1. Rark Vice President. Rates and Regulator� Affairs
Daie issuod: 08 113 Q 0 0 8
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ATTACHMENT A
MID-TEX DIVISION
RATE € HEDULE: 1 l u.. TRANSPORTATION
RRC TAI IFF NO: 1984
REVISION N 3:
, PPLIGABLE. TO: j Entire Division joxc t Environs areas and than City of Dallas)
rrFFEC.TIVE DATE: i 10101;2008 _ PAGE: 2
.Monthly Imbalance Fens
Custc .aaEk•r :11,:
ATTACHMENT A
ATMOS fENIERGY CORPORATION
MID-TEX DIVISION
RIDER: GCf',1 - GAS COS'f RE:COVERY
APPUCABLE TO:
. Entire Division
EFFECTIVE DATE: 1 1010IJ2003
I-ZFVK33(-)f q NO: 0,
Applicable to Rate R, Rate C. slid Rate I for all gas sales made by Company, and applirMmlo toRate R,
Ralp C, Rme, 1, and KI ale T for recovery of Pipeline Syst-orn costs. T lie .ctaf vas cost, recovery amoll fit
due is determined by adding the gas cost calculatpd in Section (a) balo-,,v and the pipeline cost calculatcd
iri Section (b) 1--,clow.
Ttie amount dubs for gas c Est 'Section (a -d by multipky -Ing' e has Cast Recovery Factor
is daterminp
(GCRF) by the (Dus,oniefs molithly volume. For Custon-jers receiving under Rate R and Rate, G.
monthly Volume will lx� Calculated on a Mcf basis. For Custorners receivfnq service under Rate L
Inon[My Volume will be calculated on an MMBW basis zmd the quaraities v ill oe adjusted as necessary to
recover actual gas cast:i,
The amount due for Pipeline cost (',Zcc'�on 0j)) is detormined by multiplying the Pipeline Cost Factor
(RCF) by the Customer's monthly volurl-le. For Gu,,Aomef-* re-cc . i . ving service under Rate R and Rate C,
inonthly voluma v calculated on an MIct basis- For Cusiorners receiving service undc-'r Rate I and
mate °I., nis�wnthly vaiurne will ba ialWfatOd Orl an N411013tu basis and the atlantTes will be adjusted as
110ce8�,58-y iorecaver actual gas costs.
(a) Gas Cost
Pliethod of Calculation
The morthly gas cost acljjusmient is calculated by the application of a Gar, Cost Recovery Ffactor (GUZZF):
as detefurlined with the following fonTalkal-
GO RF = Estimated Gas Cost Factor (EG(,F) + Reconciliation Factor (R F) + Taxe!3 (UX-S)
EGCF = Estimated cost of gas, including lost and unaccounted for gas attrbuified to residential,
id e, d
corrlm8rc.ial, and industrial sales, and arty reconciliation belance of unfe--Iovexed qa�; costs. d-V
by the estimated tntal residential. and industrial sales. 1-=. and unaccounted for as is
limited to 5%.
RU. '= CalculaLed by Cividing 14-diffem-9ce betwi�pr thm Actual Gas Cost Incurr&d, inclus ve of
interest Dyer the proce,-filly lixelve-1110111-1. P�a;r�od endecIA-ine 30 and the Actual Gas Cost 13 iflea,
over that sarrie Nvelve-month period by astimate-111 tctat ri,.-,sideritial, corn warclad, arld industrial
sales for the stjoceuding October through June billing nionth-s- The interest rats: to he used is the
annual interest rate pi 1-,,)l ished by the PUG 1, Dece niber, The interesi rate of 2008 is 4 -0�j%
Actual (3as Cost Incuried = Tire sum of the costs bookcxi in Arnas Enemy Corp, bAid-I-aix
f' Nvisjon account numbers BOO throu�gh 81 '13' and -1158 0 the FERC Uniform Sy!M'ern of Accounts,
including the ne4 1-ripacil of injecting and withdrawing. gas Vorn storage. Also it ij,, os a cax1it or
debit for any cant -of- period adjustments or uliusjal or norif-ecurring (;C)SW typit"ally considered gas
costs and -a> credit Warnounts roc4D*,ved, as Imbalance Fees af-Cuaei went0vemull F es,
Actual Gzis Co<,t Bified = EGCF niultfl.,3lied oy the wonthly Ajolurnes gilled to R,
Gornrfierri 4and Industri-al :sales customers. less the, total amount of gas cost deterniine4d to have
bier i uncol'. ctible and writton off which renain unpaid for ench morlth of the freconciliat=art period.
k- sued By: David J. Park Vice IIre5idant. Rales and Rc-ggulawry Affairs
Date Issued: 08/1312,1W8
ATTACHMENT A
1AID-111.
I X DIVMION
REVISiON N[O 0
RUff,':
T P
GCR — GAS COS ZECOVERY
...........
..............
APPLICABLE TO:
Entire Division
.......... I ..........
Ur-ECTWE DATE:
11[1101/2009
. .... . .. . . . ... ....... .
,fit
PA 1
................ ................
Any arvount remairling Jri the reconciligbor, hFJa'IGe Plfter thf conclusion of the, period of
annorlizaWtl will be, Unaintainedinthe e.0WIGil"Mion balanco and included in tne collection 0, tha
next
Atmos 1-7nergy shall file annuat reports with Vie Commission, providing by month Vic! f6lowinu
arnOUnts: Gas C,.)SI V1.1fitten Off. Margin Writte-n Off, Tax and Other 10&tlen Off, lo-LZIA.bitten Ofir,
Gias Cost C,,,,)1locted and hr-orgln Collec fed,
'I'XS = Any statutorily imposed or taxes applicable to the purchase of gas by
the estimated tola re side nJal, ccmr-romi;,i], arid k,vIu.,,.;trial salm
Aft, � Any surcharge or fefund ardered by F- rogulatory authority, inclus.ve of inteiest, divided by flic-
m I
estirriatOd totalresidential, comn ermil, and industrial �sales is. to he- IndUd0d SF.; a s—perafe lineitem
SUrcharge.
(b) Pipeline Cost
i)Aotbod of Calf tilation
Each rnonth, -i Pipe fine Cost Factor (PCF) is ca.culated separately fo., each Plpe+rtp- Cost R-5a�k,; CW5::i
I isted he'q%V, The 'em-ni.p.la for [ho PC F is
PC F -- PP 1 1-3. where
PP ;;; (P - A) x D, wheie,-.
11 Estimated worithly cost of pipefina service calculated pursuant to Rate CGS
D = Pipeline sentice aillocation factor for the rate class as app loved in the Comparry's most recent
rate case. as follows:
Pineline Cost Rate r Class Allocation Facto
. ......... ... . ....
l-'evi"Jortial S,;zrvice .634698
......... .... . . ............. I ........................... - ..........
kate Cx)rnmerci-al .302824
...................... I ........................ .................... I ................................................
I and Rate I I rwispor[at on Service PqL478
Rate I lmfi sli-I Seivice
-- -------------
A � ACIJLIstnw)nt n�ppljed in thr- cw,rent month to Wrre(;t fn.r the difference betv.teen the actual and
estir-nated pipeline.. cost revenue of tile scm-'rAld, prenptfi 'g, month, calcijlated by the font ula:
A = R - (C - A2), vih ere:
R = Actual reveriLie received from thc,� application ofthe PP cornponent in the so-CoAd., prod ding
month
-I- -t( al pipeline casts for the second precedirifl month
— - Ac,
1 2 = The adjustmunt (A) applied to the PP comrjorlentm;n thc,� second preceding month
Issued By: David J. Park Vice Dresidont, R,�.,ftos nsid Regulatory Aft lirs
Dato Issued: 08/1312008
ATTACHMENT A
ATMOS ENt:i=tiiCT+'t COQPORATIC)11
3 = Ezsti mated Wild or NOOBW for the rate ;lass far the current I1,01ing ri`cm-th.
Tiie PC F is calculated fo the PParc.st O O I Cent.
he Pipeline Cost to be tai 10 d js determ n d by i ultiplying the r�ic;F ;X .%4N;j Stu ra_e by V e ;app j -.wate
CF. The Pipeline Cost is determimll to the r:3parestwhole cent_
t ,,-ued Eby: David .l. Bark 'Vc , r sirff)a : = trs and egr.rlatorl� Affairs
Cate Issued: 08,1 t 3!2 sO8
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€i -'ON O1SAA—_4 i
V J_NEWHOViiV
NOISI j) ki AJ. -Olfill
ATTACHMENT A
ATPOOS ENERGY CORPORATION
BRrt
eAir shall Iii or 4nrul report €ati_r?i.ft ta 6J ra rr Cr �h yr C�"i with 1 i.fetc:)II"J of the amoi.r nt4J..rGt i(
out of Program for Unergy uUrivelsaticio assistance. "Iit� r +w{aC��� Kali 1�ls� cis tail �� €_ €rata �r c�fi ���alica��t�,
nur- be - rejected and accepted and reason rej cted. The report shall be filed d with the teas Service
Director.
Issued y: David J. Park Vice Fresider°t, bates and RP-cfulatory.Affairs
Date Issued.- OW 302,000,
smv;iv
j plie sojv�j 4uop!SG.Jj antA
800MI-1,20 'POUSSI o4p,(j
A-Jtl-J'f'P!Ae(j :Ati ponss)
9-:)G4 GSILMUM jUdl0luflLU JO AJ0PMI0J-J0PUr'
CJ -JEM0 hiLy Jo l wilmoo of [I!(] s,laauOjqno 01 slu JtJl nfl c JOLI)Irlj f Ilia, Aundwo,) '-ow .1 of owi} wojj
ouiail ,o Appeoildar pue o6eluDWEIC
'All fjpods _a J, EM;K,UeJj 1S,Aj!j0dP0IJTItU LjooD qma Ac
poulml-alo.0 ale seaj asitl'-weij ledouvivq -AuerimoD Ail joLjjojsn-,) of )CPIAG,Jd 03VOOS, SUD OLI) Jol ajqpAed
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ta sasoduji IPL.11 ki,!Ipdf:mmlAJ pa-,pjod.ioDuj tit? p sllwil alp—lordbou a(Il ap! .ui iumolsw) of qquoijcdv
0 :ON NOISIKAMI
uollwaliddv
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MOVMU ::,]J.V(l 3AIJ-DA-MI3
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-LN:IklJlSflr(]V 3FLq 3SIHONYMA --- A A -�l ZA (I I n
V iNEAHOViiV
NOISIAM Xq-kClllAj
SO ftillk"
ATTACHMENT A
TARIFF FOR GAS ATf,,10S L(%Jr7RGY CORP.,
11WID-TEX DIVISION
Ridf,-r WMA ---'t eath r Normalization Ad ustrytent
. . ... . ........................ ..... .. .. .. .......... ........ . .. . .... . . ..................... .... ............. ..........
APPLICABLE
Entire Sysiorn (oxcept Enviforis areas REVISION:
and tho City of Dallas) DATE:
EFFECTIVE DATE.- PAGE: I OF 2
RMER WNA — VVeather Normalization AdLu�tmetvt
Provisions, stment
The base rater per Md (1,00010,00 BtL]) for gas service set forti! in any Rate Schedules utilized by the
cities of the, [Vlid-Tex Division service area for determining 1101'rnaliMd winter period revenues shall be
adjusted by an amount hereivatter described, which '-IMOLint is referred to as the "Weather Nonralization
Acs justment." The Weather Normaiilizv...' on �4d I
Li apply to all tterrlpe;fature s(,�msitive resleleri:ial.
and ccmmercial bills based on rfl t,.-ars read during the revenue months of November through April. The
five: regional weather stations are Abilene, Austin, Callas, Wvco, and Voichita Falls,
Gonirmitati,en of Wew'her Normalization AdiLlSt'nent
'--- ..... ....... .............. ...... . ................... . ... - --- ....... . ....... - ......... ...
The 'Norm.-flizallion Ad.ustment ractc"'r shall be cornputed to the nearest one hUndredlth cont
pur Mcf I.Isy Lhra "Oflowing mm-lula:
WNAFi Ri
Where
(HSI'i x ADD) -I
(BLi (I-fSFi x ADD)
any paiticujar Rate Schedule or billing CILIS,' XiCaLiun within any ,arc i
particular Rinto Schedjlc- that contains more than orle ibl-T inn c1assitk-,ation
WNAFI Weather Norwz�lizatlori Adjustrnt-rat Fact-or for the itll rate schcxJule or
7 .
classim-ICatiom expressed in apmisn por Nief
R; base i ate of tern poral'uri,.. -seasitive sales for the ith sdiodule, or
C12SSifiCRtion apProved by the entity ems rcis ing
F, 1,-3 IF i 1-mat sonar ivo factor for the ith Of CIAS cff iiC.• -Ilf101 Cal(elated Pas P10
tho linear regression Of awrag("-" scales Per bill (mcf) Pnd P.!- -121
hoating degrees days ny month for the Wstyear by Schudule Or clas;iflczafion
and w- atho• station as pznt of the RRMI filing.
MIA) billing cycle nor al heath dPcree;,k,-iys calcu!�,-,,Wd as tile Siniple, tor-year
av-ra heating d�agree
'. -qo o4�actual �
ADD bhlinq cycle actual healing degree days,
base Imad sWes for the rte S,,,jje(ju'0 of OW Ssik-."'hun u luLlIr-red as filo w
iritercept of the linear regress;lon of average, -3.21C'S p.,--,,r bill (Mcf) and ackjal
heatIrIg degree days, Oymonth for tho test ;caner hy scimli"lle of classifiration
and weather station asp rt of the 1 1;10 f1iing.
I'he Weather Norm atizatiori Adjiustment for the jth cxtistorner in I',-) rate schedule Is ownputed as_
WNA.;- WNAFj. x qjj
ATTACHMENT A
;`-IRIFF FORGAS SERVICE , TC600 Ei >![_RGY CORP.,
it _ ID-t E v DIVI fO
,.�.�.,,,,._,..,...,... „...... ._... ,_, ............ .� ,,..,._.,.i
Ft—iA I --F. SC-HI I :DOLE: Rate WNA w.. Weather Normalization Adjura e.raaorat
APPLICABLE TO- Entire, System (except Eaviroos areas � REVISION:
and the C ity of Dallas) UAI E.
t rl- ECTIVE ATE: 11)' 112D PAGE: 2 Or ""
`1'Vhare qjis ti to rz= levant sales quantity f(--f, Vie, f `li't (: ustorl1€ r in i-Ih rate scl9f d"11e3.
Jlit �,itl1 C °nt+ti€ s fz-x rc€ rte' r €r � 1 Juris S cdoni
As part of its annual RRN4 fling the C"ornp any will file to a copy of c c -h (`C;rl,putation of the 1AloEather°
Normalization As~jusirnent Factor', (C:r) a showino . e offecti��e date of nac such. Weather
Nora, liz ation Adjustment, (c) a sc�hed0e sEiot ivr g ti c; f ac tc r; I value!; used r;r cniculating such
Weather Normalization Adjustment and (d) a far dour€ sample and audit of thirty 30) actual :;usttamer
Dills, with custom r informa:irm del -:e6 ,or each rate schedule or c.las' fit , titan to which thy:.41N i was
apr i-ed in the preceding 12 rnth pznr d °t -o the l xtent 'hprl sourc e (9,,.a is needed to auchl the WNA
application, si h data will be provided by the C nipany as part of the annual RRM filing_
It 1i e 1'RM -is discontinued, as provided in the Ridci RRIL +i lariff the information r'equifed I er in to be
tied wth the entities exprir, i(aq qtr €gin V jUrisdictgtr= .gall be, fled oir March 1 of each year.
o c -s c r' c' -•
t��`,. I~ )��fiC�r:r�at._��,a7.�i.r� +it��� �{�,I-€ Fartq
Residential N �� C=; rntr<cr ial
Base use � 11C1= Bas use
Abil:no 1.x7
.0638
AUStin
.
0133
r
. _._ . __.
.0641
i all7s 1-79 (
...
D196
I �?Ga.1343
0-378
8
'Faro 1 3tJ
g i�t4
11,41 _
61 1.
_ _
d €c nrs�t 135 l
.0143
j 11.62 a
05)40
Falls
$
am le a dt fi, -1Iculz-at€on:
(.(,3'I i
x {30 -17)
1533 ne-r Mct _.
Where
1.226 7 X,
(1.14 (.01131 x 17)
i R :sidential Single Block late Schedule
Ri 1,2267 6 pc.r tv1CF (R..-its Firi al Order 0,11D ado. P 670)
l °1SFi 01:31 Residential - Abilene Area:}
NDD 0 1 IDD (Simple tan -year average of Actual I- DIJ toil Afmlc €ae Xea ' -” W15106
— 1;`311 41136)
ADD 17 l Ili1) (Actual HDD for Abilene Area - gi 1 5106 -- 1 0111 4 -iob)
1::1 i`vtc,,t (Residential -- ,Abilene Area)
ATTACHMENT B
ATWIOS ENERGY CORP., MID- EX DIVISION
SLIM111,1ARY PROOF OF R, EVENl E AT PROPOSED RATES
'1-:;ST YE ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007
Line. , 3 ,cripti�... _.._. _ Total ._ Reference
-_ _,
,.(..- .w...., -, .
2
3
4
r
A
10
11
12
1.
°14
15
10
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
Rata R
Rate Cl arac eristius-
C` ustomer C harq
Consumption Charge (Vt4gcf,�
2007 RRNI True-up ($IMcf)
Rider C(a Pai 1 A
Rider R;3CR Par R
Bi lin Unity (1):
Biis
'Total 1\4C
Ergp d_ Revenue:
C. sfomn,r Charge,
Consumption Charge
Bea :� Rev nuc
Rf,Jer C,C Pari B
€ btot l
RRM Settlement
Agreement,
S7,00 pq 2, l teal 5
$2,1600
$0.010
$8,1244
M43
17,069,679
$ 111MBT753
176,385,'l 75
2 .f172,9 8....
0.30.460,135
49,140,231
59, 244,614
Note, -1 1 See, Billing DfA, rn -iina its Study for details.
1,043.717,909
Se:ttt rnemt Allocation
ation
Settlement Allou)tion
lzchL
u
1 +``f J4,11
WP..._1 -1.1
ATTACHMENT B
TINIOS NERGY CORP., M110--flEX DIVISION
SUMMARY PROOF r REVENUE T PROPOSED RATES
TEST YEAR ENDING DECEMB ER 31, 2007
Lino ri € Total Reference
(} (b) (c)
Rate G
I41te 11Ff aGt i;Ai(;$:
C�zstomer Ghargo
Consumption Charger (.;Mct)
2007 RRM True -up ($/Mcf)
R dar GCR Dart A
Millitt' LLI tS 0:_
Bills
Total IMC F
Pro )osod Revenue,
Customer Charge
Consumption Charge
Base Revenue
a�-�,yider° rGC� R Part A--��
Rider 1. CI fart B
Subtotal
Revenue Reim d Taxeq
'total Pro os o Revenue- Rate C
$0,9442
O,C;:367
Vii, 'I 244
0.522
1,434,516
50,233,642
49,1 3,3f3
y NU39,339
408,116,524
=3.f61,046 _
30,27-1,052
{ _
Nate .t: See Billing Detairninaras Study ffordetails.
533,288,962
RRM Settlement
Agreement,
cement,
Settles )ent Allocation
Settlement Allocation
Sche(lute H
;a[ I be cmle I
VVP JA,2
W __J_`l 2
mm
ATTACHMENT B
ATMOS ENERGY CORP., MID-I-EX DIVISIW4
SUMMARY PROOF OF REVENUE AT PROPOSED RATES
TEST YEAR ENDING DEGEMBER 31, 2007
Description Total Roferonc-e
Rate I uqT
Rate Characteristics:
40,052
)AP - J-11
Custom er Charge
425-00
Settlement Allocation
Block I ($/MNIBFU)
$ 0.?2 352
Settlement Allocation
Block 2 ($/fvlMBTU)
$0,1715
Settlement Alk,), ;at ion
Block 3 ($AAMBTU)
$0,0357
Settlet'ient Allocation
2007 RRM True-up ($!MMRTU)-
2,331,063
Settler-riant Allocation
Block 1 ($/MNff3TU)
$0.0381
1,31 ock 2 ($/Mr,.48-1 U)
$0,0278
Block 3 (VIAMSTU)
$umso
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$8.1244
Scheuk, 1-1
Rider GC R B
$0 2938
C, o n n Characteristics:
Block 1 (First 1,500 MM13TU)
0,23502
Block 2 (Next 3,500 NIMBT U
0-26655
try
Block 3 (Over 5,000 W011- LJ
0.49843
—DiPlinqa-Units 0")
Wfs
40,052
)AP - J-11
9,1522,217
3lock 2
10,799,921
9lock 3
20,195,218
Total MP.413TU
40J517,356
Sales volumes
2,331,063
Gistomer Charge
to -1
Block 2
Block 3
Base Revenue
R.dar GCE Pail A
R.derGCIR Part B
SUbtotal
i Ro
wenup Rebated Taxes
Total Proposed Revenue- Rato I
$ 4,272,100
2,602,422
2,152,424
802.336
$ 9.889,2B2
1M94,542
11,,902,411
—4Q 286-23�7
2,42.4,385
INIote 1: See Billing Deterniinan[s Study for details.
42,710,620
Town of Westlake
Memo
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Board of Aldermen
From: Tom Brymer, Town Manager
Subject: Regular Meeting of September 8, 2008
Date: September 2, 2008
ITEM
Conduct a Public Hearing Regarding the Town of Westlake Proposed FY08 /09 Budget
for the Period Beginning October 1, 2008 through September 2009.
VISION POINT AND KEY RESULT AREAS
This item supports the following Vision Point and Key Result Areas:
Rl Inviting Residential & Corporate neighborhoods
o On -going comprehensive planning
o Sensitivity to neighborhood integrity
o Outstanding community appearance
o Highest quality development and aesthetic standards
o Open space preservation
Q We are Leaders
o Premier educational facilities and programs
o Producing well educated future leaders and thinkers
o Business partnerships with Westlake Academy
o Environmental stewardship initiatives
o High quality services delivery coupled with financial stewardships
o Infrastructure maintenance and planning
Q Hospitality Finds its Home in Westlake
o Citizen engagement and communication
o Historic Preservation
o Tourism development
BACKGROUND
Staff prepared and submitted a proposed Tow of Westlake budget for Fiscal Year 08/09
in the amount $17,046,711 for the major operating funds, debt service, major
maintenance, and capital improvement funds. This proposed budget was presented and
reviewed with the Board of Aldermen at their August 25, 2008 workshop. The Board
also will have an opportunity for further discussion of this proposed budget at its
September 8th workshop.
RECOMMENDATION: Received public comment and input regarding this proposed
Town FY08 /09 budget.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Proposed FY08 /09 Budget Transmittal Letter
2. FY 08/09 Proposed Budget Overview
Town of Westlake
Memo
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Board of Aldermen
From: Tom Brymer, Town Manager
Subject: Regular Meeting of September 8, 2008
Date: September 2, 2008
ITEM
Consider of a Resolution Adopting the FY 08/09 Budget Including Final Amendments to the FY
07/08 Budget for the Town of Westlake.
VISION POINT AND KEY RESULT AREAS
This item supports the following Vision Point and Key Result Areas:
0 Inviting Residential & Corporate neighborhoods
o On -going comprehensive planning
o Sensitivity to neighborhood integrity
o Outstanding community appearance
o Highest quality development and aesthetic standards
o Open space preservation
Q We are Leaders
o Premier educational facilities and programs
o Producing well educated future leaders and thinkers
o Business partnerships with Westlake Academy
o Environmental stewardship initiatives
o High quality services delivery coupled with financial stewardships
o Infrastructure maintenance and planning
Rl Hospitality Finds its Home in Westlake
o Citizen engagement and communication
o Historic Preservation
o Tourism development
RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends adoption of this resolution adopting the FY 08/09 Budget as well as approving
final amendments to the FY 07/08 Budget.
BACKGROUND
The Town staff has prepared the Proposed FY 2007/2008 Budget, which places an emphasis on
allocating funds for maintenance of public buildings and infrastructure as well as for capital
improvement projects, without the use of a property tax. The start of construction for the
Westlake Arts & Science Center is programmed in the Proposed FY08 /09 Budget. This
proposed budget also anticipates funding the Dove Road Bridge expansion near Glenwyck
Farms, beginning to set funding aside for the FM 1938 streetscape /way finding project, as well
as providing resources for the Stagecoach Hills Street reconstruction project. Additionally, this
proposed budget begins to utilize as its framework the Board of Aldermen's vision, values, and
mission statement from its strategic planning retreat held in June of this year. This includes
identifying key result areas within the 3 focus area of this vision statement and connecting those
key result areas to departmental budgets.
The Utility Fund's proposed budget includes funding the on -going automation of water meters
that will allow real -time date collection /monitoring of water meters located within specific area
of the Town. Also included in the Utility Fund budget is the TRA/Southlake NI Sewer Line
Improvement Project which includes the design and construction of a metering station with
SCADA equipment at the proposed "point of entry ".
Funding is included in the Visitors Association Fund for additional marketing by the Marriott
Solana to increase their group bookings business. This fund is also providing a fund transfer to
the Debt Service Fund because the Property Tax Reduction Fund (funded by a half -cent sales
tax) will be helping to fund General Fund operations. This is due to the reduced performance of
the Town's one -cent sales tax that has traditionally been the General Fund's largest revenue
source. The 4B Fund, financed with another half -cent sales tax, will continue to be used for debt
service payments as has been the previous practice.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution 08- 51
2. Budget Transmittal Memo Dated 8 -15 -08
3. Budget Overview for FY08 /09
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TOWN OF WESTLAKE
RESOLUTION NO. 08 -51
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE,
TEXAS, ADOPTING THE REVISED BUDGET FOR THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 AND ADOPTING THE
PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2009.
WHEREAS, a public hearing was duly held and all interested persons were given an
opportunity to be heard for or against any item therein; and.
WHEREAS, as required by Texas Local Government Code 102.002, the budget officer
has prepared a municipal budget to cover the proposed expenditures of the municipal
government for the succeeding year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE
TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1: That the Board of Aldermen hereby adopts the revised budget for the
fiscal year ending September 30, 2008 and the proposed Annual Operating Budget for the fiscal
year ending September 30, 2009 and appropriates the funds contained therein.
SECTION 2: That a copy of the official adopted 2008 -2009 budget documents shall be
kept on file in the office of the Town Secretary.
SECTION 3: That this Resolution shall become effective upon the date of its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS Stn DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2008.
ATTEST:
Kim Sutter, TRMC, Town Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
L. Stanton Lowry, Town Attorney
Laura Wheat, Mayor
Tom Brymer, Town Manager
August 15, 2008
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Board of Aldermen:
On behalf of the Town's staff Leadership Team, I am pleased to present for your review and
consideration the Town of Westlake's Proposed FY 2008 -2009 Budget totaling $17,046,711 for the
major operating funds, debt service, major maintenance, and capital improvement funds.
STRATEGIC APPROACH
This proposed FY 2008 -2009 Budget was prepared with:
➢ the first priority being to provide Town residents and businesses with basic, but high quality,
Town services, as well as essential on -going support for Westlake Academy, without the
assessment of a local ad valorem property tax
➢ a long -term vision set by the Board of Aldermen at their strategic planning retreat held in June
of this year.
This budget does focus on the next twelve months of the Town's future. However, the Board's
initiative to pursue a strategic planning approach to the Town's governance will be critical to giving the
Board, and the community, a multi -year focus that couples strategic priority setting with good financial
stewardship decisions that achieve the long -term vision set by the Board for Westlake. The Board has
articulated an exciting vision for Westlake:
Westlake Vision
Westlake is a one -of -a kind community — an oasis with rolling hills, grazing longhorns, and soaring red - tailed
hawks, located in the heart of the Fort Worth- Dallas metropolitan area.
Inviting neighborhoods and architecturally vibrant corporate campuses find harmony among our meandering
roads and trails, lined with native oaks and stone walls.
We are leaders. In education we are known for our innovative partnerships between the Town -Owned Charter
School and its corporate neighbors. We are environmental stewards — exemplifying the highest standards.
Hospitality finds its home in Westlake. As a community, we are fully involved and invested in our rich heritage,
vibrant present and exciting, sustainable future.
Further, the Board has established Westlake's core mission and values:
Westlake Mission
On behalf of the citizens, the mission of
the Town of Westlake is to be a one of a kind
community that blends our rural atmosphere
with our rich culture and urban location.
Community Values
Innovation
Strong knowledg %ducation base
Friendly and Welcoming
s Family Focus
Engaged Citizens
Aesthetic appeal with high development
standards
Unique rural setting emphasizing preservation
of our natural beauty
With the establishment of Westlake's vision, mission and values, the Board set key result areas
to concentrate in the Town's Strategic Plan that guides preparation of this proposed budget:
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I I Mission
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Citizen Engagement
Citizen Communication
Historic Preservation
Tourism Development
Arts and Culture
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Inviting ResidernMall an
Corporate Neighf e • e
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Premier Education
Comprehensive Planning
Facilities &Programs
Well Educated Future
Neighborhood Integrity
Leaders & Thinkers
Community Appearance
Business Partnerships with
Town & Westlake Academy
Quality Development
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Environmental Stewardship
High Quality Services Coupled
Aesthetic Standards
i
with Financial Stewardship
Open Space Preservation
Infrastructure Maintenance
and Planning
2
Citizen Engagement
Citizen Communication
Historic Preservation
Tourism Development
Arts and Culture
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BUDGET PREPARATION PARAMETERS AND "SCRUBBING"
As this Proposed FY 2008 -2009 Budget was prepared, the following parameters and approaches were
utilized in order to easily track cost increases as they relate to maintaining or increasing service levels:
• Pursued allocation of funds on hand towards major building and infrastructure maintenance as well
as creating a fund for vehicle and equipment replacement
• Maintained present fund balances to exceed policy requirements
• Conservative revenue estimating that identified one -time and on -going revenue increases so that
one -time revenue increases would be used for major, but not on- going, expenditures that pursue
our strategic priorities, while ensuring that the Town's financial status remains solid
• Water and sewer revenues are projected using the new proposed water /sewer rates and structure
• Expenditures for current levels of service (adjusted for actual spending as well as deducting one-
time expenses) in FY 08 -09 were identified and these became the base budget
• Increases in the current level of service anticipated due to inflation and other cost increases were
identified and kept separate from the current level of service base budget in the form of "current
service level adjustments" (SLA's)
• Resources to place personnel salaries and wages in the Town's municipal operations closer to the
market in which we compete to attract and retain talent were identified. This includes anticipated
cost increases of 15% in employee health insurance and average market pay adjustments of 7% of
total salary cost. This percentage will vary by position depending on distance from market point.
Additionally, there is a small amount of dollars budgeted for performance pay. It should be noted
that this approach is consistent with the approach used for Academy personnel that are closer to
market than municipal operations personnel.
• "Expanded or new levels of service" were also identified and kept separate
• All costs for base budgets, service level adjustments due to cost increases /inflation, and
expanded /new service level adjustments were "scrubbed" and extensively analyzed and discussed
in budget review sessions with the Town Manager and Director of Finance to ensure maximum
efficiency, effectiveness, and utilization of both additional and requested financial resources. We
did this while having our focus being on the sustainability of the request as well as the fact that our
economy nationally is going through turbulence and uncertainty.
MAJOR MILESTONES IN FY 07 -08
Before reviewing the proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year, it is important to note and
acknowledge the major areas of progress and activity achieved in Westlake during the course of FY 07-
08. Westlake continues to be one of the leading communities in the entire metroplex for new business
locations and residential attraction. These highlights include:
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• Solana Marriott Hotel completion - this long awaited expansion was completed in late 2007 which
resulted in this hotel having 295 total guest rooms.
• Fidelity Regional Headquarters Phase 11 - currently under construction and scheduled to be
completed in the third quarter of calendar year 2009; this expansion will double Fidelity's current
600,000 sq, ft. campus and add up to approximately 2,500 employees to their Westlake location
• Retail Development (Westlake Corners) - Westlake's first stand -alone retail development began at
the intersection of SH 170 and US 377 with zoning and site planning. Construction is planned to
begin later this year.
• Maintained Strong Cash Reserves - fund balances in all major Town operating funds exceeded
policy minimums
• Residential Building Activity Level - 12 new single - family building permits have been issued thus
far this fiscal year which average over 10,000 sq. ft in size with an average permitted value of
$1,672,450 (not including lot value)
• Development of Terra Bella - this 54.7 acre high -end single family subdivision will open for building
permit issuance soon. It features 28 lots along with 22.6 acres of open space containing
approximately one mile of public trails that will connect to public trails in the adjacent Glenwyck
Farms neighborhood.
• GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award - Westlake was recognized for the first time by
the Government Finance Officers Association for the professionalism, format, and financial
reporting in our 2007 -2008 Budget document.
Westlake Academy Arts & Sciences Building - General obligation bonds totaling $2.5 million were
issued by the Town in April of this year to fund a portion of the cost of this estimated approximate
$4.7 million Phase I addition to the Academy physical plant. This addition will add much needed
expanded science laboratory /class room space for Academy students.
FM 1938 (Precinct Line Rd) Improvements - This is an estimated $16 million project funded
primarily by TxDOT, along with Tarrant County monies. Design is largely complete with
construction scheduled 2009 to improve this roadway in its first phase to 4/6 lane divided by a
landscaped median from SH 114 south to Randol Mill Road.
• FM 1938 (Precinct Line Rd) Streetscaping - Schematic design is underway for future
streetscape improvements to what will be Westlake's major north /south corridor.
• Automated Residential Solid Waste Collection - this system was converted to a fully automated
cart system to improve collection efficiencies which should help contain future costs
• Deloitte Announcement - formal designation of Westlake as the site for this learning and
leadership center has been made by the company. Zoning, economic development agreements,
concept plans, and an off -site development agreement also have been recently approved to move
this estimated $300 million forward to construction some time in 2009.
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STRATEGIC PRIORITIES IN FISCAL YEAR 2008 -2009
In FY 08 -09 the Proposed Budget begins to utilize the Board's strategic planning framework to shape
funding levels and priorities. The chart below illustrates, via the three focus areas of our Town's vision
statement, which key result areas within those vision focus points the proposed departmental and
fund budgets address. This chart gives a good visual representation of how the Town's financial
resources are allocated in terms of vision points and their key result areas (i.e. — outcomes) that we will
focus on in FY 08 -09.
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Municipal Court
X
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Public Works
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PTR Fund
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Utility MM Fund
Cemetery Fund
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Capital Imp.
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Debt Service
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More detailed expenditure explanations by department and operating fund are set out in the Executive
Summary & Budget Overview that follows this transmittal letter as well as in further detail in each
departmental budget by fund in the budget document.
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SUMMARY
This proposed budget is built on a conservative fiscal philosophy which rests on a strong financial
stewardship foundation. It maintains existing levels of service and in concert with the Board's strategic
priorities, advances others, all without the use of a local property tax and in a time of economic down-
turn nationally. More than that, the FY 08 -09 Proposed Budget gives us an exciting opportunity. This
opportunity moves Westlake forward toward its vision of being a one -of -a kind, premier, knowledge -
based community. The Town of Westlake exists as a municipal corporation for one reason alone; to
prioritize and deliver the best services possible with the resources provided by our business and
residential citizens to achieve an exceptional quality of life. Working as a Board - Staff - Community
team, Westlake can continue to achieve positive momentum, movement, and progress towards our
vision.
Finally, the staff Leadership Team is deserving of much recognition for their concerted efforts in
putting this FY08 -09 Proposed Budget together for Board consideration. In particular, I want to thank
Director of Finance Debbie Piper and Finance Assistant Jaymi Ford for their assistance in assembling
this document and the long hours they have invested in this process.
Sincerely yours,
Thomas E. Brymer
Town Manager
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M17 08/09 Budget. Uverview
:yJ• y fit..
Introduction
The Town of Westlake's 2008 fiscal year begins on October 1, 2008 and ends September 30, 2009. It
provides the framework to implement the Town's vision, mission and value statements as set out by
the Board of Aldermen. The Town's annual budget is prepared in the context of a five (5) year financial
forecast. The proposed budget is submitted to the Board approximately thirty to forty five days before
the beginning of the fiscal year for their consideration. The Town's budget is set out by fund. It is
designed to provide a clear picture of proposed Town spending, allocation of financial resources, and
priorities as well as how they are set to carry out the policy direction of the Board. In addition to a
fund format, this proposed budget is the beginning of efforts to show the allocation of the Town's
resources in concert with the Town's strategic planning efforts. A "bottom -up" approach is used to
solicit input from the staff Leadership Team as to their operations' needs with an approach that:
• identifies costs to provide the current level of services
• identifies additional cost increases needed to maintain the current level of service
■ additional resources necessary to provide new or increased levels of service.
Expenditure Overview
The following is an expenditure comparison by fund group showing:
• estimated fund expenditures for the current year FY 07/08
• base budget for FY 08/09 without cost /inflation increases
• the additional funds (amount of base cost increases) necessary for FY08 /09 to maintain the
same level of service as in FY 07/08
• the proposed base budget for FY 08/09 with those cost /inflation increases
• costs for new or expanded service costs for FY 08/09
• the Proposed Budget for FY 08/09 with cost increases and certain recommended new or
expanded level of service costs or new major maintenance or capital improvement projects.
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Revenue and Expenditure Fund Summary
Fund Balance
$ 3,076,299 $
2,786,425
$
$ 2,786,425
$
$ 2,786,425
$ (289,874)
Revenues
4,353,004
4,974,395
-
4,974,395
503,392
5,477,787
1,124,783
Expenditures
4,642,878
4,620,985
148,674
4,769,660
684,399
5,454,059
811,181
General Fund
2,786,425
3,139,835
148,674
2,991,161
181,007
2,810,153
23,728
Fund Balance
1,183,022
1,318,957
-
1,318,957
-
1,318,957
135,935
Revenues
487,525
499,000
499,000
-
499,000
11,475
Expenditures
351,590
369,790
(1,383)
368,407
967,350
1,335,757
984,167
Visitors Fund
1,318,957
1,448,166
(1,383)
1,449,549
967,350
482,200
(836,757)
Fund Balance
385,938
327,039
327,039
-
327,039
(58,899)
Revenues
839,275
832,176
832,176
832,176
(7,099)
Expenditures
898,174
861,907
861,907
861,907
(36,267)
4B Fund
327,039
297,308
297,308
-
297,308
(29,731)
Fund Balance
154,474
578,064
578,064
578,064
423,590
Revenues
841,730
839,676
-
839,676
34,115
839,676
(2,054)
Expenditures
418,140
956,650
956,650
34,115
956,650
538,510
PTR Fund
578,064
461,090
461,090
-
461,090
(116,974)
Fund Balance
-
66,506
66,506
-
66,506
66,506
Revenues
81,763
21,550
-
21,550
-
21,550
(60,213)
Expenditures
15,257
15,257
29,143
44,400
15,898
60,298
45,041
Cemetery Fund
66,506
72,799
29,143
43,656
15,898
27,758
(38,748)
Fund Balance
251,826
251,826
-
251,826
-
251,826
-
Revenues
210,145
-
-
-
-
(210,145)
Expenditures
210,145
-
-
-
(210,145)
FM1938 Fund
251,826
251,826
-
251,826
-
251,826
280,402
Fund Balance
Revenues
1,316,314
1,501,957
-
1,501,957
1,501,957
185,643
Expenditures
1,316,314
1,501,957
-
1,501,957
-
1,501,957
185,643
Debt Fund
-
-
-
-
-
Fund Balance
478
75,760
75,760
75,760
75,282
Revenues
233,277
630,000
630,000
630,000
396,723
Expenditures
157,995
645,000
645,000
645,000
487,005
Capital Fund
75,760
60,760
-
60,760
-
60,760
(15,000)
Fund Balance
(149,928)
3,367,379
3,367,379
3,367,379
3,517,306
Revenues
4,155,406
204,373
204,373
204,373
(3,951,033)
Expenditures
638,100
3,969,460
3,969,460
3,969,460
3,331,360
A &S Fund
3,367,379
(397,709)
(397,709)
(397,709)
(3,765,087)
Fund Balance
-
-
-
-
_
Revenues
134,500
134,500
134,500
134,500
Expenditures
-
-
-
34,115
34,115
34,115
V &E Fund
-
134,500
134,500
34,115
100,385
100,385
Fund Balance
20,000
35,000
35,000
-
35,000
15,000
Revenues
15,660
237,500
237,500
-
237,500
221,840
Expenditures
660
660
(660)
-
138,500
138,500
137,840
Gen MM Fund
35,000
271,840
(660)
272,500
138,500
134,000
99,000
Fund Balance
20,000
35,000
-
35,000
-
35,000
15,000
Revenues
15,000
15,000
15,000
15,000
-
Expenditures
-
-
-
-
Utility MM Fund
35,000
50,000
50,000
50,000
15,000
Fund Balance
1,138,002
1,418,404
1,418,404
1,418,404
280,402
Revenues
2,033,940
2,305,832
2,305,832
2,305,832
271,892
Expenditures
1,753,538
1,949,039
79,501
2,028,539
60,469
2,089,008
335,470
Utility Fund
1,418,404
1,775,197
79,501
1,695,697
60,469
1,635,228
216,824
Revenue and Expenditure Comparison by Fund Type
This summary comparison uses a similar format to the one above, but shows fund balance, revenues
and expenditures by fund proposed for FY 08/09:
Fund Type
Governmental $
2,786,425 $
5,477,787 $
5,454,059 $
2,810,153
Special Revenue
2,542,391
2,192,402
3,214,612
1,520,181
Debt Service
-
_
1,501,957
... .........
1,501,957
-
.............
Capital
....... .......
3 443,139
.......
834,373
......... ... .� ......._
4,614,460
_. ............
(336,949)
.............. ..p ... -..._.
Enter rise
........
1,418,404 '
....... ........ ..._.._..._...
2,305,832
......... . .........
2,089,008
. ........
1,635,228
......... ....
Internal Service
...........
70,000
..........
387,000
......
172,615
284,385
GRAND TOTAL
$7,000,000
$6,000,000
$5,000,000
$4,000,000
$3,000,000
$2,000,000
$1,000,000
Governmental Special Debt Service Capital Enterprise Internal
Revenue Service
U Beginning Fund Balance W Revenues/ Transfers W Expenditures/ Transfers W Ending Fund Balance
H
Recommended Service Level Adjustments
This table provides a summary by department and fund of the service level adjustments (SLA's)
proposed for FY08 /09.
Maintain
Current
Level
$ 6,999
Payroll
JWSI
1 $ 2,672
B7
One rime
Costs
1 97,450
s x LEVEL
Recurring
costs
$ -
Total
$ 107,121
(1,899)
6,477
66,000
15,798
86,376
(6,147)
2,213
31,700
21,615
49,381
133,339
23,379
55,000
4,800
216,518
11,753
5,894
14,850
43,217
75,714
(3,123)
1,480
-
-
(1,643)
(1,032)
2,434
28,000
7,897
37,300
(58,004)
5,570
-
-
(52,434)
(5,285)
2,434
8,000
5,149
19,000
-
-
19,000
53,072
1,398
3,000
49,298
106,768
-
-
183,823
-
183,823
148,674
53,951
487,823
142,625
833,074
1,824
3,383
-
-
5,207
(43,016)
572
-
(42,444)
111,308
352
49,800
161,460
(2,983)
2,301
-
(682)
12,368
1,429
-
2,632
16,429
79,501
8,037
49,800
2,632
139,969
9,743
572
96,940
-
107,255
(379)
694
-
315
(10,027)
1,631
(8,396)
(379)
694
315
9,659
4,137
-
2,632
16,428
(10,000)
-
860,050
-
850,050
(1,383)
7,728
956,990
2,632
965,967
17,743
-
8,000
9,298
35,041
17,743
8,000
9,298
35,041
34,115
-
34,115
-
34,115
34,115
(660)
138,500
137,840
(660)
138,500
137,840
Bi
SAVINGS/REVENUES
increased
Revenues
Expense
Reductions
Total
$472,892
$ 30,500
$ 503,392
There are two types of SLA's used in this proposed budget to track cost increases. First is an SLA that
maintains the current service level. That is, it contains funding to deal with cost /inflation increases
that represent new cost, but continues to provide the current level of service. The second type of SLA
identified and tracks all costs (minus associated revenues) of providing a new or expanded level of
service.
Im
Funds
Projected
Beginning
Fund
Balance
10/1/2008
Projected
Revenues
and Other
Funding
Sources
Projected
Expenditures
and Other
Funding
Uses
Net
Net
Change
Projected
Ending
Fund
Balance
9/30/2009
Percent
of all
Funds
General
$ 2,786,425
$ 5,477,787 $
5,454,059 $
23,728
$ 2,810,153
48%
4B Economic Development
327,039
832,176
861,907
%"A
297,308
5%
Visitors Association
1,318,957
499,000
1,335,757
482,200
8%
FM1938
251,826
0
0
0
251,826
4%
Cemetery
66,506
21,550
60,298
% "b
27,758
0%
Vehicle /Equipment
0
134,500
34,115
100,385
100,385
2%
Property Tax Reduction
578,064
839,676
956,650
11 _ %A)
461,090
8%
Debt Service
0
1,501,957
1,501,957
0
0
0%
Capital Projects
75,760
630,000
645,000
60,760
1%
Arts & Sciences Center
3,367,379
204,373
3,969,460
_ + %,7 ^ =si
-7%
Utility
1,418,404
2,305,832
2,089,008
216,824
1,635,228
28%
Utility Major Maint
35,000
15,000
0
15,000
50,000
1%
General Major Maint
35,000
237,500
138,500
99,000
134,000
2%
TOTAL
$ 10,260,359
$ 12,699,351 $
17,046,711 $
(4,347,360)
$ 5,912,999
100%
General General Major Maint
48% 2%
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inter
_ Utility
28%
Aaint
i
I
t
General Sales Tax
27%
Mixed Beverage Tax
0%
Hotel Tax Revenues
4% Franchise Fees
5%
E
Permits & Fees
13%
I
� I
Intergovernmental
0%
i
Fines & Forfeits
5%
i
Investment Earnings i
Charge for Services 1%
18%
[ Misc Revenue
1%
i
Contributions
Transfers In 1%
25%
i
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General Sales Tax
1,664,352 832,176
832,176
3,328,704
Mixed Bevera a Tax
13,300
13,300
Franchise Fees
643,780
643,780
Permits & Fees
1,616,675
1,616,675
Inter overnmental
5,865
5,865
Fines & Forfeits
650,883
650,883
Investment Earnings
54,500
28,000 7,500 15,000
35,000
140,000
Misc Revenue
74,782
21,000 21,550
9,150
126,482
Contributions
- 55,000 189,373
244,373
Transfers In
753,650
134,500 1,501,957 575,000
252,500 3,217,607
Charge for services
- -
2,261,682
2,261,682
Hotel Tax Revenues
- -
450,000
450,000
5,477,787 832,176
1 499,000 1 21,550 134,500 839,676 1,501,957 1 630,000 204,373
2,305,832
1 252,500 1 12,699,351
i
I
t
General Sales Tax
27%
Mixed Beverage Tax
0%
Hotel Tax Revenues
4% Franchise Fees
5%
E
Permits & Fees
13%
I
� I
Intergovernmental
0%
i
Fines & Forfeits
5%
i
Investment Earnings i
Charge for Services 1%
18%
[ Misc Revenue
1%
i
Contributions
Transfers In 1%
25%
i
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NOTE 1: Total Expenditures including transfers out appear excessive when the use of fund balance is included in the total. See Transfers In from Fund
Balance above for the total amount of fund balance that is being used related to capital projects and debt service - Total net amount = $12,644,122
Transfers Out
19%
IFA /Debt
i
10%
Payroll /Salaries
1,522,671
-
93,489
5,831
-
-
-
-
- -
167,636
1,789,627
10%
Payroll Related
492,078
-
28,371
2,067
-
-
-
-
- -
45,986
568,502
3%
Supplies
207,943
-
20,850
16,000
-
-
-
-
- -
9,400
254,193
1%
Services
1,649,816
-
265,660
16,400
-
-
-
-
- -
1,168,134
3,100,010
18%
Insurance
32,110
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- -
6,526
38,636
0%
Maintenance
199,470
-
-
12,000
-
-
-
-
- -
82,500
293,970
2%
Rent & Utilities
254,626
-
34,137
-
-
-
-
-
- -
106,039
394,802
2%
ED Incentives
500,211
-
-
-
-
-
-
- -
-
500,211
3%
Capital Outlay
148,134
-
3,200
8,000
-
-
-
-
34,115 -
50,300
243,749
1%
Capital Projects
-
-
-
-
-
-
645,000
3,969,460
- 138,500
173,501
4,926,461
29%
Transfers Out
447,000
861,907
890,050
-
956,650
-
-
-
- -
62,000
3,217,607
19%
IFA /Debt
-
-
-
-
-
1,501,957
-
-
- -
216,986
1,718,943
10%
FUND TOTAL
5,454,059
861,907
1,335,757
60,298
956,650
1,501,957
645,000
3,969,460
34,115 138,500
2,089,008
17,046,711
100%
T/I Fund Bal
29,731
836,757
38,748
116,974
13,000
3,367,379
4,402,589
Net of T/I
5,454,059
832,176
499,000
21,550
839,676
1,501,957
632,000
602,081
34,115 138,500
2,089,008
12,644,122
NOTE 1: Total Expenditures including transfers out appear excessive when the use of fund balance is included in the total. See Transfers In from Fund
Balance above for the total amount of fund balance that is being used related to capital projects and debt service - Total net amount = $12,644,122
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Transfers Out
19%
IFA /Debt
i
10%
Capital Projects
29%
Payroll /Salaries
I
11%
I
Payroll
Related
3%
Supplies
i Capital Outlay--------
2%
1%
Services
ED Incentives Rent & Utilities Insurance
18%
3% 2% 0%
Maintenance
2%
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It should be noted that funding from the General Fund and the Utility Fund is proposed to be
transferred to the Vehicle & Equipment Replacement Fund and the Major Maintenance Fund to begin
to deal with future major building maintenance costs as well as equipment /vehicle replacement needs.
General Fund monies proposed to be transferred are one -time revenues (i.e. — not reoccurring).
This comparison is also shown in table form as follows:
General Fund
transfer out to
Capital Projects Fund
$ 75,000
transfer out to
Gen Major Maintenance Fund
$ 237,500
transfer out to
Vehicle & Equipment Rep. Fund
$ 134,500
�. �. �.. ,C'6
00 .
transfer in from
Property Tax Fund
$ 706,650
';
30 .
transfer in from
Utility Fund
$ 47,000
4B Fund I transfer out to I Debt Service Fund
. ,.. a ...v�
PTR Fund transfer out to I Capital Projects Fund
Utility Fund transfer out to Utility Major Maintenance Fund
$ 861,907
86"11"01017
$ 250,000
2501606,
$ 15,000
Visitors transfer out to Debt Service Fund $ 640,050
Association
Fund transfer out to Capital Projects Fund $ 250,000
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Staffing Levels /Salary & Wage Associated Costs
Staffing in FY 08 -09 is proposed to remain the same in all departments with the exception of the
following additions:
Department
Position
Addition
Town Secretary
New administrative clerk
.50
Municipal Court
New court clerk
1.00
Planning & Zoning
New administrative clerk
.33
Human Resources
New administrative clerk
.33
Maintenance /Facilities
New administrative clerk
.17
Parks /Recreation
New administrative clerk
.17
Total Proposed New Positions FY 08 -09 2.50
Salary costs have been budgeted at an overall, average 7% market increase to move municipal
employees closer to market in pay. However, the percentage of market movement will vary by
position depending on where the position falls within the pay market. A total of $69,716 has been
budgeted for market pay adjustments. Additionally, a total of $30,000 is set aside in the General Fund
for performance (merit) pay adjustments to be administered based on performance evaluation.
Anticipated cost increases have been budgeted at a 15% increase for employee health insurance. A
detailed listing of all positions by department is located in the appendix.
Fiscal Year 2008/2009 General Fund. Departmental
Summaries
The General Fund, as the name indicates, funds many of the Town's general municipal services. As
such, it is the Town's primary fund with a variety of funding sources which finance many primary
services. Half of the Town's sales tax, all development and permit fees, franchise fees, citation
revenue, and miscellaneous other revenues support this fund. The Town's one -half cent sales tax that
supports the General Fund has not performed in the current fiscal year according to original
projections and thus, the estimate for this revenue is lower in FY 08/09. For that reason it is proposed
to transfer $706,650 of funding from the Property Tax Reduction Fund sales tax to off -set the under -
performance of the regular half cent municipal sales tax so as to cover operating expenses in FY 08/09.
The General Fund is responsible for all administrative expenditures, including non - enterprise and non -
Visitor Association personnel. Expenditures out of the General Fund also include building and code
compliance, municipal court, emergency services, public works, facilities maintenance (including
Westlake Academy), parks and recreation, consulting, finance, and human resources.
For the FY 08/09 Proposed Budget, the following is a summary description of major areas of emphasis
or service level adjustments by department:
❖ Administrative (Dept 11)
This department provides executive management leadership in terms of coordination and
leadership of the Town's operations. Major areas of emphasis and /or service level adjustments for
FY08 /09 for this department are proposed to include:
• Creation of overall Town strategic plan with complimentary Academy strategic plan
limited to outcome measures
• Improving the Town's capital improvement budgeting process
• Develop programmatic budget tied to strategic plan
• Improve citizen outreach and communication
❖ Planning and Zoning (Dept 12)
The Building /Code Compliance Department focuses on all aspects of planning, development
review, inspection, and administration of the Town's building and development codes. In FY 08/09
this department will include areas of focus and service delivery that includes:
• Updating the Town's entire comprehensive plan including land use, thorough fare plan,
open space, water /sewer, and streetscape master plans
• Adopt 2006 Building Codes
❖ Town Secretary (Dept 13)
The Town Secretary's Office maintains all official Town records, conducts Town elections; attends
the Board of Aldermen, Board of Trustee, the Texas Student Housing Authority, and numerous
Town advisory boards. Major initiatives and service level adjustments for this department in FY
08/09 are proposed to include:
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• Continued implementation of paperless packets for Board and extending this to Planning
and Zoning packets
• Conduct a records inventory for the Town Secretary office and create a records control
system
• Shared additional staff support funded on a 50/50 basis with Texas Student Housing
Authority (TSHA) to address Town Secretary office and TSHA increasing workload
❖ Fire /Emergency Services (Dept 14)
This department contains programs and costs related to meeting the Town's fire, police, and
emergency medical services needs. FY 08/09 provides the following highlights for this department:
• Purchase of cab and chassis for grass fire truck pump along with other necessary equipment
for this vehicle
• Continued enhancement of public education /prevention programs to extend to all family
members
• The contract with Keller for police, dispatch, jail and animal control services is proposed to
increase by 5.2% from $720,900 to $767,618 in FY 08 -09 (there was no increase in FY 07 -08
due to Southlake being added to dispatch /jail operations in Keller).
❖ Municipal Court (Dept 15)
This department provides the Town with professional legal adjudication services in an integral
manner for Town residents and those using the Court's services, all done with a high level of
customer service. In FY 08/09 the department will:
• Add a self- funded court clerk position to implement /monitor fine payment plans
• Construct court lobby security upgrades
• Equip warrant officer's vehicle with a mobile data terminal (MDT) to enhance warrant
service operations
❖ Public Works (Dept 16)
The Public Works Department oversees planning and maintenance of the Town's infrastructure
including its street system, drainage ways, traffic operations, duct bank, solid waste collections, and
water and sewer utility. Additionally, this department is responsible for oversight of major
maintenance projects and capital projects for these areas of the Town's infrastructure. In FY 08/09
new areas of focus for this department include:
• Completing N -1 sewer line transfer to the Trinity River Authority
• Continuing solid waste collection initiatives that focus on recycling and improved
efficiencies
• Overseeing capital improvement projects relating to FM 1938, its streetscape, as well as the
Stagecoach Hills paving and drainage improvement project
❖ Facilities /Maintenance (Dept 17)
Facilities Maintenance is responsible for oversight of all planning and management related to
maintaining the Town's buildings and physical plant. This responsibility includes oversight of the
maintenance of the Town's $18 million Westlake Academy civic complex. This department in FY
08/09 will:
• Management of Westlake Academy Arts & Sciences Center capital improvement project
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• Facilities Plan to be developed to guide funding of general major maintenance fund
• Support planning efforts on updating the Town's comprehensive plan
•'• Finance (Dept 18)
• Finance Department provides services that include accounts payable /receivable, utility billing,
permitting, and records management for the Town, Westlake Academy and Westlake Academy
Foundation. In FY 08/09, this department will:
• For the second year, pursue and receive the Government Finance Officers Association
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
• Receive an unqualified audit opinion
• Submit FY 08 -09 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for GFOA recognition
• Continue to provide financial management support to Westlake Academy operations
❖ Parks and Recreation (Dept 19)
The Parks & Recreation Department is responsible for maintaining and managing the Town's trail
system, parks, parks planning, and special events. This department will pursue the following areas
of focus in FY 08/09:
• Support updating of comprehensive plan as it relates to parks, open space and trails.
• Implementation of the Terra Bella open space /trail system
• Guide creation and implementation of cemetery master plan
❖ Information Technology (Dept 20)
The Department of Information Technology has as its central focus support of all the Town's
municipal information technology systems including software and hardware. This includes
overseeing software and hardware contracts for third party vendors as well as planning for IT
functions, their hardware replacement needs, and software /security support. During FY 08/09 this
Department will pursue:
• Improve use of existing Town staff via out - sourcing of IT management and support services
to a third -party vendor
• Continued emphasis on use of IT to improve delivery of Town services
• Develop a 5 year technology plan
❖ Human Resources /Administrative Services (Dept 21)
The HR /Administrative Services Department is a new department in the FY 08/09 budget, as it was
formerly integrated within the Finance Department. This department provides services to external
customers as well as internal operations of the Town of Westlake and Westlake Academy. These
services include all HR functions, Payroll, Benefit Administration and Risk Management. In FY
08/09 recommended service level adjustments for this department include:
• Complete a comprehensive compensation plan based on the organizations vision, mission
and values
• Improve integration of Westlake Academy human resources operations to Town.
• Additional staff support position shared with Planning and Zoning and Parks /Facilities
Departments.
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Fiscal Year 2008/2009 Fund Summaries
utility Fund
The Utility Fund is responsible for all water, sewer, and telecommunications duct bank service in
the Town. The water and sewer services have become more efficient with the inclusion of the
Town's SCADA system and pressure release valves. The Town continues to use these new
technologies to control inflows into our storage facilities and minimize the annual peak payment
charges to the City of Fort Worth. In FY 08/09 it is planned to have a solid waste cost center in this
fund to charge the solid waste collection fees the Town began collecting recently for its residential
solid waste collection franchisee. Capital projects funded by the Utility Fund are described in the
capital improvements portion of this overview. The revenues for this fund were estimated based
upon a proposed water and sewer rate increase that was reviewed recently with the Board of
Aldermen and is proposed to go into effect in January 2009. The purpose of this proposed rate
increase is to fully recover all system costs as well as provide for capital improvements and
maintenance of our water and sewer utility.
Visitors Association Fund
The Visitor's Association Fund was established in late FY 1999/2000 and collects a 7% hotel
occupancy tax from the Marriott Solana and any future Westlake hotels. FY 2004/2005 saw the
launch of a new program in partnership with the Marriott to operate a shuttle service to deliver
and return Marriott visitors to DFW Airport. In FY 08/09 it is proposed to utilize monies in this fund
for a variety of uses in accordance with statutory parameters including additional marketing to
grow group business for the Marriott as well as fund a phase of the FM 1938 Way
Finding /Streetscape Project. There are also funds proposed to be used for marketing and
communication efforts of the Town. It is also proposed in FY 08/09 to utilize monies from this fund
to pay for debt service expenses for bonds issued to construct Westlake Academy.
Property Tax Reduction Fund
The Westlake Property Tax Reduction (PTR) Fund will continue to receive its funding from a % cent
sales tax levy that was formerly earmarked for the 4A Economic Development Corporation. The
purpose of this fund is to reduce local property tax rates throughout Texas by providing cities with
an additional unrestricted revenue source. In Westlake's case, this fund will mitigate economic
pressure to adopt a local property tax. These funds may be used for general Town expenditures
and in FY 08/09 it is proposed to use these funds to fund some of the cost of updating the Town's
comprehensive plan as well as General Fund operations. In FY 08/09 it is proposed not to use any
of these PTR funds for debt service (as had been the practice in FY 07/08), and instead, fund those
debt service costs from the Visitors Association Fund.
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4B Economic Development Fund
The 4B Economic Development Fund collects a % cent sales tax to be used for qualified
development projects. The 4B Fund has been committed to the repayment of the debt incurred -for
the Town's Civic Campus project.
Cemetery Fund
The Cemetery program includes all operations associated with the 5.5 acre cemetery located on J.T.
Ottinger Road. This includes interment, lot sales, record keeping, and all maintenance associated
with the grounds, fence tree and flower beds. Focus for this fund in FY 08 -09 will include surveying,
implementation of the cemetery master plan, as well as commencement of lot sales.
FM1938 Fund
This is a Texas Department of Transportation project which staff felt justified setting up a separate
fund to track pass- through expenditures and contributions from other cities associated with this
project.
Debt Service Fund
The Debt Service Fund was created to clearly illustrate the Town's debt service picture. The Town's
debt obligations are consolidated into one fund with payments being transferred from 4B
Economic Development Fund and the Visitors Association Fund for the payment of our two issues
of certificates of obligation and the bond refunding in relation to the construction of the Civic
Campus as well as issuance of $2.5 million in G.O. Bonds issued in FY 07 -08. Future CO's and
General Obligation debt issuances will be paid from this fund.
Capital Projects Fund
This fund tracks the infrastructure and building projects funded with general fund operating
transfers, intergovernmental revenue, bond funds and other special fund sources. Capital projects
are those projects over $25,000 that may extend over one fiscal year to complete and reflect
multiple expense categories such as engineering, design and construction. All capital projects
illustrate not only the expenditure and revenue sources, but ongoing operations impact.
Arts and Sciences Center Fund
While this is a capital project, staff recommends tracking it in its own fund due to the number and
complexity of the funding sources.
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Vehicle & Equipment Fund
The Vehicle and Equipment Fund (V &E) was created to provide a mechanism for long term repair
and replacement of vehicles and large major equipment. The V &E Fund receives planned portions
of revenues from the General Fund to set aside for future vehicle and equipment repairs and
replacement. This helps to avoid future funding shortfalls and forces a more conservative pattern
of spending in light of uncertain future revenues.
General Maior Maintenance Fund
The General Major Maintenance Fund (General MMF) was created to provide a mechanism for long
term repair and replacement of large capital assets such as HVAC, walls floors and ceilings,
plumbing, electric, roadways, etc. The PCMF receives planned portions of revenues from each
operating fund that owns and maintains capital assets to set aside for future capital repair and
replacement. This helps to avoid future bond programs and forces a more conservative pattern of
spending in light of uncertain future revenues.
Utility Maior Maintenance Fund
The Utility Major Maintenance Fund (Utility MMF) was created to provide a mechanism for long
term repair and replacement of large capital assets such as pump stations, lift stations, elevated
and ground storage facilities, etc. The Utility PCMF receives planned portions of revenues from the
Utility Fund to set aside for future capital repair and replacement. This helps to avoid future bond
programs and forces a more conservative pattern of spending in light of uncertain future revenues.
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Capital Improvements and
Maior Maintenance Projects
In FY 08 -09, the following capital improvement projects and major maintenance projects are
proposed for funding:
Capital Proiects Fund 410
• Water Well for Civic Campus - $45,000
An alternate water source is going to be needed with the additional soccer field, performing
arts and science civic center and west parking lot landscaping. The well will be located on
the west side of the pond and does not require a tank or pressure pumps.
• Dove Road Bridge Expansion (Higgins Branch) - $60,000
This project will provide for extension of existing box culverts in preparation for any future
expansion of Dove Road in accordance with the Town's thoroughfare plan. This would also
include clean -up work in accordance with the 2006 TxDot Bridge Report. This project
anticipates 50% escrow from neighboring property owner.
• Stagecoach Hills Reconstruction - $250,000
This project will provide stabilization of road sub grade and 2" of HMAC to the approximate
4,500 linear feet of pavement in Stagecoach Hills subdivision and improve drainage.
• FM 1938 Streetscape /Way Finder - $250,000
This project will allow, on a phased basis, implementation of streetscape elements along
this major north /south corridor from SH 114 south to Randol Mill Road. Streetscape
improvements could include plantings, street trees, street furniture, sidewalk and pavement
decorative markings, as well as street lighting.
• Deloitte Trail Project - $25,000
Connect the trail from the Deloitte project to Vaquero current trails. $1.5M will be provided
by Hillwood for Dove road improvements.
• Glenwyck Trail Extension - $15,000
Connect the Glenwyck Farms current trail to the Terra Bella development to the east. Funds
are being held in escrow.
Arts and Science Center Fund 411
• Westlake Performing Arts & Science Civic Center - $3,958,110
Construct Phase 1 of this project to include the Science Building and the foundation for the
Arts portion of this facility.
Utility Fund 500
• Water Meter Automation - $27,000
Plans are to conclude Mahotea Boone pilot program and investigate other alternatives for
remaining portion of Town.
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• TRA Assumption of N1 Sewer Line - $146,501
Assumption of the N -1 sewer line will require the design and construction of a metering
station with SCADA equipment at the proposed Town of Westlake "Point of Entry ". This
project also includes video inspection, excavation to expose lines for inspection, as well as
manhole and sewer main repair work.
General Maior Maintenance Fund 600
• Westlake Academy - Pod B HVAC System Replacement - $7,000
The roof top unit on Pod B may need a new compressor. The unit has to be reset about
every four to six weeks. Due to the location, a small crane will be needed to get the new
compressor on the roof at Westlake Academy Campus
• Westlake Academy - 15 Ton Split HVAC System Replacement - $9,000
Replacement of compressors and /or coils for one of the five 15 ton units at Westlake
Academy campus
• Westlake Academy - Remodel /Expand Dining Hall - $36,000
To expand the Dining Room into the classroom across the hall in Pod G of the Academy and
to purchase additional chairs and tables. Additionally, small amount of remodeling of
service area which would include a new check -out desk.
• Westlake Academy - Remodel Office Space - $5,000
Create two offices out of one current office space at the academy.
• Remodel Court Room and Town Office Space - $81,500
Install a 6 inch wooden raised floor to accommodate the Board of Alderman trustees,
Planning and Zoning Board, Texas Student Housing Board and judge seats. Upgrade
recording and audio video system. Remodel current town office space to accommodate the
addition of staff.
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Town of
Westlake
Item # 8 —
Future Agenda
Items
8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Any Board member may request at a workshop
and / or Board meeting, under "Future Agenda Item Requests ", an agenda item
for a future Board meeting. The Board member making the request will contact
the Town Manager with the requested item and the Town Manager will list it on
the agenda. At the meeting, the requesting Board member will explain the item,
the need for Board discussion of the item, the item's relationship to the Board's
strategic priorities, and the amount of estimated staff time necessary to prepare for
Board discussion. If the requesting Board member receives a second, the Town
Manager will place the item on the Board agenda calendar allowing for adequate
time for staff preparation on the agenda item.
- None
Agenda Items Sept. 22'08
Deadline to submit items for agenda(s) is September 11, 2008
Aldermen Meeting
Date Dept.
Item Description Status
7/29/2008 Troy
Award BID for A &S Center
8/14/2008 EE
Gas Drilling and pipeline ordinance workshop
8/28/2008 TM
Building Use Policy Adoption
9/3/2008 Tom
Keller PD contract
9/3/2008 KS
Consider appt of interim president for TSHA
9/3/2008 KS
Public Art Society Appointments
9/3/2008 KS
Consider approving consultant agreement for scholarship consultant for TSHA
.... ...........
Mtg or Wrkshp
Reg. Mtg
Wrkshp
Reg. Mtg
Reg. Mtg
Reg. Mtg
Reg. Mtg
Reg. Mtg
Discussed at 9/8 wkshp
Agenda Items Oct. 6'08
Deadline to submit items for agenda(s) is September 25, 2008
Aldermen Meeting
Date Dept.
8/14/2008 EE
8/14/2008 EE
8/18/2008 JG
8/28/2008 Comm
8/28/2008 Comm
8/28/2008 Comm
Item Description
Gas drilling and pipeline ordinance presentation
Deloitte SP, PP, and FP
Utility Rate Increase
Dev. PD 3 -3 amendment
Dev. SUP Water well 2600 J T Ottinger
Dev. SUP Water well 1502 Will's Court
Status Mtg or Wrkshp
Reg. Mtg
Reg. Mtg
Reg. Mtg
Reg. Mtg (P &Z Sept. 25)
Regl Mtg, (P &Z Sept. 25)
Reg. Mtg (P &Z Sept. 25)
Trustees Meeting
Date Dept. Item Description Status Mtg; or Wrkshp
Agenda Items Oct. 27'08
Deadline to submit items for agenda(s) is Oct. 16, 2008
Aldermen Meeting
Date Dept. Item Description Status Mtg or Wrkshp
8/15/2008 EE Bldg Code and amendments Reg. Mtg
Agenda Items Nov. 10'08
Deadline to submit items for agenda(s) is Oct. 30, 2008
Aldermen Meeting
Date Dept. Item Description Status Mtg or Wrkshp
8/14/2008 ee zoning amendment for gas drilling and pipeline ordinance Reg. Mtg
Trustees Meeting
Date Dept. Item Description Status Mtg or Wrksh,p
P &Z on October 23 per EE
Agenda Items Dec. 8'08
Deadline to submit items for agenda(s) is Nov. 25, 2008
Aldermen Meeting
Date Dept. Item Description Status Mtg or Wrkshp
Trustees Meeting
Rate Dept. Item Description Status Mtg or Wrkshp
Agenda Items FUTURE ITEMS
This worksheet should include items that require discussion by the Board, but have not been scheduled for a specific meeting date
Date Dept.
Item Description
Mtg or,"Op
Generated by { Date
5/1212008
School Exit Interviews
Board
5/13/2008
Draft Policy for naming all Town facilities for the Board's consideration
Wrkshp
Staff
5/23/2008 Community Developmerr Update on status of work on proposed oil & gas drilling /pipeline ordinance
Wrkshp
Wokrshop 9/22
Board /staff
Wrkshp
Workshop 9/8
5/23/2008 Facilities
Building Use Policy
Approval 9/22
Staff
5/23/2008 Facilities
Discuss Comprehensive Plan and Plan Elements
Wrkshp
Staff
5/23/2008 Public Works
Southlake Waterline Proposal
Wrkshp
Staff
5/30/2008 Facilities
Cemetery Rules & Reg.
Wrkshp
28- Jul -08
Staff
5/30/2008 Facilities
Water Well
Reg. Mtg
Mtg 10/6
Staff
7/15/2008 Town Manager
PAC, WAF, WHSP (Bylaws to comport with PAC)
Reg. Mtg
Staff
7/29/2008 Facilities
Create Park and Rec Advisory Board
Wrkshp
Staff
Town of
Westlake
Item # 9 —
Board Calendar
9. BOARD CALENDAR.
- Joint Regional Meeting with Roanoke, Trophy Club, and
Northwest ISD
o Wednesday, 9/10/08, 6:30 p.m., Roanoke City Hall
- Westlake Academy Strategic Planning Retreat
■ 9/12 & 9/13/08, Embassy Suites, Grapevine
- Special Board of Aldermen Meeting
o 9/15/08, Tentative
- Texas Student Housing Authority Meeting
o Tuesday, 9/16/08, 5:30 p.m.
- TML Region VIII Quarterly Meeting
o Thursday, 9/18, 6:30 p.m., Brookside Convention Center,
Hurst, TX
- Joint Board of Aldermen /Planning & Zoning Commission land
use /zoning training
o Monday, 9/29/08,6-8 p.m., Town Hall offices, Court Room
- Arbor Day Celebration
o Saturday, 10/11, Glen Wyck Farms park area, Time TBA
- Texas Municipal League Annual Conference and Exhibition
o 10/28 — 10/31/08, San Antonio, Texas
- Christmas Tree Lighting
o Tuesday, 12/2/08, 6:30 p.m.
Town of
Westlake
Item # 10 —
Adjournment
Back up material has not
been provided for this item.