1. ROLL CALL 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Elkins High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps.
PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS (a) Proclaim the week of October 7-13, 2018 as “Fire Prevention Week” in the City of Missouri City, Texas. (b) Proclaim the month of October as “National Community Planning Month” in the City of Missouri City, Texas. (c) Proclaim October 2, 2018, as “National Night Out” in the City of Missouri City, Texas. (d) Proclaim October 4, 2018, as “Public Administration Day” in the City of Missouri City, Texas.
PUBLIC COMMENTS An opportunity for the public to address City Council on agenda items or concerns not on the agenda- -those wishing to speak must complete the orange comment card, present the comment card to the City Secretary prior to the beginning of the meeting, and observe a three-minute time limit.
STAFF REPORTS (a) City Manager announcements.
CONSENT AGENDA All consent agenda items listed are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a councilmember so requests; in which event, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. Information concerning consent agenda items is available for public review. (a) Consider approving the minutes of the special City Council meeting of September 13, 2018, and the special and regular City Council meetings of September 17, 2018. (b) Consider an ordinance levying an assessment on certain residential lots within Section 8, Lake Shore Harbour subdivision, for public improvements in Public Improvement District No. 2; and consider the ordinance on the second and final reading.
AUTHORIZATIONS (a) Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for diesel fuel and gasoline for the City’s fleet of vehicles. (b) Consider approving the parkland dedication proposal for Murphy Village Townhomes.
ORDINANCES (a) Consider an ordinance providing for the assessment, levy, and collection of ad valorem taxes for the City of Missouri City, Texas, for the 2018 tax year and for each year thereafter until otherwise provided; providing the date on which such taxes shall be due and timely paid; authorizing an additional penalty for the collection of delinquent ad valorem taxes in lieu of recovering attorneys’ fees; and consider the ordinance on the first and final reading. Separate votes are required for the adoption of operations tax rate, the debt service tax rate, and the tax rate ordinance. (b) Consider an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of City of Missouri City, Texas, Certificates of Obligation, Series 2018A in the aggregate principal amount of $21,000,000; levying a tax in payment thereof; authorizing the issuance of the certificates in accordance with specified parameters; authorizing the execution and delivery of a paying agent/registrar agreement and a certificate purchase agreement; approving the official statement; confirming the engagement of professionals in connection with the issuance of the certificates of obligation; finding and determining that the meeting at which this ordinance is passed is open to the public as required by law; enacting other provisions relating thereto; and consider the ordinance on the first and final reading. (c) Consider an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of City of Missouri City, Texas, Certificates of Obligation, Series 2018B in the aggregate principal amount of $1,230,000; levying a tax in payment thereof; authorizing the issuance of the certificates in accordance with specified parameters; authorizing the execution and delivery of a paying agent/registrar agreement and a certificate purchase agreement; approving the official statement; confirming the engagement of professionals in connection with the issuance of the certificates of obligation; finding and determining that the meeting at which this ordinance is passed is open to the public as required by law; enacting other provisions relating thereto; and consider the ordinance on first and final reading. (d) Consider an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of City of Missouri City, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2018, in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $13,000,000; levying a tax in payment thereof; authorizing the execution and delivery of a bond purchase contract, a paying agent/registrar agreement and an officer’s pricing certificate; approving the official statement; approving the engagement of certain professionals in connection with the issuance of the bonds; finding and determining that the meeting at which this ordinance is passed is open to the public as required by law; enacting other provisions relating thereto; and consider the ordinance on the first and final reading.
12. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Discussion, review, and possible action regarding a meeting or activity of one or more of the following entities (each entity refers to a City of Missouri City entity unless otherwise indicated): Charter Review Commission, Community Development Advisory Committee, Construction Board of Adjustments, Electrical Board, Parks Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Boards, Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, Houston-Galveston Area Council, Fort Bend Regional Council, Texas Municipal League, Fort Bend County, Harris County, Gulf Coast Building and Construction Trades Council, Mayor’s Youth Commission, Finances and Services Committee, Fort Bend Leadership Forum, Fort Bend County Drainage District, Economic Development Committee, Missouri City Parks Foundation, Missouri City Police and Fire Auxiliary, Livable Community Committee, Texas Parkway Alliance, High Performance Organization Committee, Missouri City Juneteenth Celebration Foundation, Fort Bend County Mayor and Council Association, METRO, Planning, Development and Infrastructure Committee, Fort Bend Independent School District, Greater Fort Bend Economic Development Coalition, Transportation Policy Council, Community Development Advisory Committee, Veterans Memorial Committee, Missouri City Recreation and Leisure Local Government Corporation, Missouri City Development Authority, and the Greater Houston Partnership and Emergency Management updates. 15. ADJOURN
Oct 01, 2018 City Council
1. ROLL CALL 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Elkins High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps.
PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS (a) Proclaim the week of October 7-13, 2018 as “Fire Prevention Week” in the City of Missouri City, Texas. (b) Proclaim the month of October as “National Community Planning Month” in the City of Missouri City, Texas. (c) Proclaim October 2, 2018, as “National Night Out” in the City of Missouri City, Texas. (d) Proclaim October 4, 2018, as “Public Administration Day” in the City of Missouri City, Texas.
PUBLIC COMMENTS An opportunity for the public to address City Council on agenda items or concerns not on the agenda- -those wishing to speak must complete the orange comment card, present the comment card to the City Secretary prior to the beginning of the meeting, and observe a three-minute time limit.
STAFF REPORTS (a) City Manager announcements.
CONSENT AGENDA All consent agenda items listed are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a councilmember so requests; in which event, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. Information concerning consent agenda items is available for public review. (a) Consider approving the minutes of the special City Council meeting of September 13, 2018, and the special and regular City Council meetings of September 17, 2018. (b) Consider an ordinance levying an assessment on certain residential lots within Section 8, Lake Shore Harbour subdivision, for public improvements in Public Improvement District No. 2; and consider the ordinance on the second and final reading.
AUTHORIZATIONS (a) Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for diesel fuel and gasoline for the City’s fleet of vehicles. (b) Consider approving the parkland dedication proposal for Murphy Village Townhomes.
ORDINANCES (a) Consider an ordinance providing for the assessment, levy, and collection of ad valorem taxes for the City of Missouri City, Texas, for the 2018 tax year and for each year thereafter until otherwise provided; providing the date on which such taxes shall be due and timely paid; authorizing an additional penalty for the collection of delinquent ad valorem taxes in lieu of recovering attorneys’ fees; and consider the ordinance on the first and final reading. Separate votes are required for the adoption of operations tax rate, the debt service tax rate, and the tax rate ordinance. (b) Consider an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of City of Missouri City, Texas, Certificates of Obligation, Series 2018A in the aggregate principal amount of $21,000,000; levying a tax in payment thereof; authorizing the issuance of the certificates in accordance with specified parameters; authorizing the execution and delivery of a paying agent/registrar agreement and a certificate purchase agreement; approving the official statement; confirming the engagement of professionals in connection with the issuance of the certificates of obligation; finding and determining that the meeting at which this ordinance is passed is open to the public as required by law; enacting other provisions relating thereto; and consider the ordinance on the first and final reading. (c) Consider an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of City of Missouri City, Texas, Certificates of Obligation, Series 2018B in the aggregate principal amount of $1,230,000; levying a tax in payment thereof; authorizing the issuance of the certificates in accordance with specified parameters; authorizing the execution and delivery of a paying agent/registrar agreement and a certificate purchase agreement; approving the official statement; confirming the engagement of professionals in connection with the issuance of the certificates of obligation; finding and determining that the meeting at which this ordinance is passed is open to the public as required by law; enacting other provisions relating thereto; and consider the ordinance on first and final reading. (d) Consider an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of City of Missouri City, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2018, in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $13,000,000; levying a tax in payment thereof; authorizing the execution and delivery of a bond purchase contract, a paying agent/registrar agreement and an officer’s pricing certificate; approving the official statement; approving the engagement of certain professionals in connection with the issuance of the bonds; finding and determining that the meeting at which this ordinance is passed is open to the public as required by law; enacting other provisions relating thereto; and consider the ordinance on the first and final reading.
12. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Discussion, review, and possible action regarding a meeting or activity of one or more of the following entities (each entity refers to a City of Missouri City entity unless otherwise indicated): Charter Review Commission, Community Development Advisory Committee, Construction Board of Adjustments, Electrical Board, Parks Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Boards, Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, Houston-Galveston Area Council, Fort Bend Regional Council, Texas Municipal League, Fort Bend County, Harris County, Gulf Coast Building and Construction Trades Council, Mayor’s Youth Commission, Finances and Services Committee, Fort Bend Leadership Forum, Fort Bend County Drainage District, Economic Development Committee, Missouri City Parks Foundation, Missouri City Police and Fire Auxiliary, Livable Community Committee, Texas Parkway Alliance, High Performance Organization Committee, Missouri City Juneteenth Celebration Foundation, Fort Bend County Mayor and Council Association, METRO, Planning, Development and Infrastructure Committee, Fort Bend Independent School District, Greater Fort Bend Economic Development Coalition, Transportation Policy Council, Community Development Advisory Committee, Veterans Memorial Committee, Missouri City Recreation and Leisure Local Government Corporation, Missouri City Development Authority, and the Greater Houston Partnership and Emergency Management updates. 15. ADJOURN