*This meeting was joined in progress* Presentation and discussion by Jay Garner with Garner Economics regarding the Lockhart Economic Development 5-year planning process.
Discuss Resolution 2020-15 amending an Economic Development Performance Agreement with Visionary Fiber Technologies providing a short-term loan of $250,000.
Discuss Resolution 2020-18 supporting the City of Lockhart's submission of an US Economic Development Administration (EDA) Disaster Recovery Grant application for engineering and construction of wastewater line; authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documentation; and establishing an effective date.
Discuss Fiscal Year 2019-2020 budget amendment #49 in the amount of $314,457 for the Economic Development Administration grant match and for an increase in the salary for the Economic Development Specialist position.
Discuss Resolution 2020-16 to adopt a purchasing policy for the City of Lockhart and to approve Resolution 2020-17 pursuant to Section 252.022(c), Local Government Code regarding purchases for the Lockhart Electric Utility.
Discuss nonprofit organization's requesting contributions from the City of Lockhart for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget
Discuss the City of Lockhart's Mayoral Declaration of Local State of Disaster due to Public Health Emergency, and addressing other matters related to COVID-19 including a Mayor's Proclamation allowing the July 4th Fireworks show to be conducted subject to modifications and other occupancy factors.
1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Lew White 2. INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Invocation. Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas flags.
A. Approve minutes of the City Council meeting of June 2, 2020. B. Approve Resolution 2020-15 amending an Economic Development Performance Agreement with Visionary Fiber Technologies providing a short-term loan of $250,000. C. Approve Resolution 2020-18 supporting the City of Lockhart's submission of an US Economic Development Administration (EDA) Disaster Recovery Grant application for engineering and construction of wastewater line; authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documentation; and establishing an effective date. D. Approve Fiscal Year 2019-2020 budget amendment #49 in the amount of $314,457 for the Economic Development Administration grant match and for an increase in the salary for the Economic Development Specialist position. E. Approve Resolution 2020-16 to adopt a purchasing policy for the City of Lockhart and to approve Resolution 2020-17 pursuant to Section 252.022(c), Local Government Code regarding purchases for the Lockhart Electric Utility.
Discussion and/or action to consider nonprofit organization's requesting contributions from the City of Lockhart for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget.
Discussion and/or action regarding the City of Lockhart's Mayoral Declaration of Local State of Disaster due to Public Health Emergency, and addressing other matters related to COVID-19 including a Mayor's Proclamation allowing the July 4th Fireworks show to be conducted subject to modifications and other occupancy factors.
Discussion and/or action regarding appointments to various boards, commissions or committees.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT, PRESENTATION AND POSSIBLE DISCUSSION • Preparations underway for the November 3, 2020 General Election for the positions of Mayor and Councilmembers in Districts 3 and 4. Candidate filing period is July 18 thru August 17. Joint Election Agreement and Ordinance ordering the Election is scheduled for Council's consideration on July 7. Early voting will be from October 19 thru October 30. • The Town Branch Trail Phase I is approximately 70% complete. • City Manager Proposed Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Budget has been filed and City Council budget workshops are scheduled for June 22nd and 23rd at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. • The City's tree trimming contractor, McCoy Tree Surgery, has completed the Electric Distribution trimming for Fiscal Year 2019-2020. • Summer Fan Program is underway to provide free box fans to residents who are 65 or older and did not receive a fan during last year's program. Residents who meet the qualifications and are interested in getting a fan can call or stop by City Hall.
7. COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMENTS - ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST (**ltems of Community Interest defined below) 8. ADJOURNMENT
Jun 16, 2020 Lockhart City Council
*This meeting was joined in progress* Presentation and discussion by Jay Garner with Garner Economics regarding the Lockhart Economic Development 5-year planning process.
Discuss Resolution 2020-15 amending an Economic Development Performance Agreement with Visionary Fiber Technologies providing a short-term loan of $250,000.
Discuss Resolution 2020-18 supporting the City of Lockhart's submission of an US Economic Development Administration (EDA) Disaster Recovery Grant application for engineering and construction of wastewater line; authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documentation; and establishing an effective date.
Discuss Fiscal Year 2019-2020 budget amendment #49 in the amount of $314,457 for the Economic Development Administration grant match and for an increase in the salary for the Economic Development Specialist position.
Discuss Resolution 2020-16 to adopt a purchasing policy for the City of Lockhart and to approve Resolution 2020-17 pursuant to Section 252.022(c), Local Government Code regarding purchases for the Lockhart Electric Utility.
Discuss nonprofit organization's requesting contributions from the City of Lockhart for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget
Discuss the City of Lockhart's Mayoral Declaration of Local State of Disaster due to Public Health Emergency, and addressing other matters related to COVID-19 including a Mayor's Proclamation allowing the July 4th Fireworks show to be conducted subject to modifications and other occupancy factors.
1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Lew White 2. INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Invocation. Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas flags.
A. Approve minutes of the City Council meeting of June 2, 2020. B. Approve Resolution 2020-15 amending an Economic Development Performance Agreement with Visionary Fiber Technologies providing a short-term loan of $250,000. C. Approve Resolution 2020-18 supporting the City of Lockhart's submission of an US Economic Development Administration (EDA) Disaster Recovery Grant application for engineering and construction of wastewater line; authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documentation; and establishing an effective date. D. Approve Fiscal Year 2019-2020 budget amendment #49 in the amount of $314,457 for the Economic Development Administration grant match and for an increase in the salary for the Economic Development Specialist position. E. Approve Resolution 2020-16 to adopt a purchasing policy for the City of Lockhart and to approve Resolution 2020-17 pursuant to Section 252.022(c), Local Government Code regarding purchases for the Lockhart Electric Utility.
Discussion and/or action to consider nonprofit organization's requesting contributions from the City of Lockhart for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget.
Discussion and/or action regarding the City of Lockhart's Mayoral Declaration of Local State of Disaster due to Public Health Emergency, and addressing other matters related to COVID-19 including a Mayor's Proclamation allowing the July 4th Fireworks show to be conducted subject to modifications and other occupancy factors.
Discussion and/or action regarding appointments to various boards, commissions or committees.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT, PRESENTATION AND POSSIBLE DISCUSSION • Preparations underway for the November 3, 2020 General Election for the positions of Mayor and Councilmembers in Districts 3 and 4. Candidate filing period is July 18 thru August 17. Joint Election Agreement and Ordinance ordering the Election is scheduled for Council's consideration on July 7. Early voting will be from October 19 thru October 30. • The Town Branch Trail Phase I is approximately 70% complete. • City Manager Proposed Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Budget has been filed and City Council budget workshops are scheduled for June 22nd and 23rd at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. • The City's tree trimming contractor, McCoy Tree Surgery, has completed the Electric Distribution trimming for Fiscal Year 2019-2020. • Summer Fan Program is underway to provide free box fans to residents who are 65 or older and did not receive a fan during last year's program. Residents who meet the qualifications and are interested in getting a fan can call or stop by City Hall.
7. COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMENTS - ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST (**ltems of Community Interest defined below) 8. ADJOURNMENT