June 11, 2018 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NED.ERLANC,
4:30 P.m_ June 11, 2018
1. MEETING
The meeting was called to order at 4:30 p.m. by Mayor Nugent at the Nederland City
Office Building, 207 N. 1_2x^ Street, Nederland, Texas. See attached for quorum.
The following statement was posted:
"PURSUANT TO SECTION 30_07, PENAL CODE (TRESPASS BY LICENSE HOLD.ER
WITH AN OPENLY CARRIED. HANC,G11-/N3, A PERSON LICENSED. IJNC,ER
SUBCHAPTER H, CHAPTER 411, GOVERNMENT CODE (HANC,GIJN LICENSING
LAW), MAY NOT ENTER THIS PROPERTY WITH A HANC,GIIN THAT IS CARRIED.
OPENLY."
2. INVOCATION ANC, PL.EC,GE OF ALLEGIANCE
The invocation and pledge of allegiance were led by Gay Ferguson, City Clerk.
3. CONSENT AGEND.A - All consent agenda items listed are considered to be 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 separately.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Albanese and seconded by Councilmember Neal
to approve the Consent Agenda Item "a" as presented. MOTION CARRIED._
Ayes: Mayor Nugent, Councilmembers Austin, Neal, Albanese, and Belaire.
Noes: None.
a. Minutes — May 21, 2018 regular meeting
4. REGULAR AGENDA
a_ A motion was made by Councilmember Austin and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Albanese to accept the Quarterly Investment Reports from the Finance
Department. MOTION CARRIED._
Ayes: Mayor Nugent, Councilmembers Austin, Neal, Albanese, and Belaire.
Noes: None.
Ls. A motion was made by Councilmember Neal and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Albanese to approve Resolution No. 201_8-06, authorizing the City Manager as the
authorized signatory for contractual agreements pertaining to the purchase of
property located at 324 North 1_5°^ Street and 323 North 14°1_ Street. MOTION
CARRIED,_
Ayes: Mayor Nugent, Councilmember Austin, Neal, Albanese, and Belaire.
MINIM
Minutes Continued, ,lune 11, 2018
Noes: None.
c. A motion was made by Councilmember Austin and seconded by Councilmember
Neal to approve Ordinance No. 2018-15, suspending the effective date for an
additional 90 days beyond the effective date proposed by Entergy Texas, Inc. in
connection with its rate increase application filed on May 15, 2018. MOTION
CARRIED.
Ayes: Mayor Nugent, Councilmember Austin, Neal, Albanese, and Belaire.
Noes: None.
d. A motion was made by Councilmember Austin and seconded by Councilmember
Neal to approve Ordinance No. 2018-16, amending the fiscal year 2017-2018
budget. MOTION CARRIED.
Ayes: Mayor Nugent, Councilmember Austin, Neal, Albanese, and Belaire.
Noes: None.
e. A motion was made by Councilmember Neal and seconded by Councilmember
Austin to award a bid to B. C. Miller Electric in the amount of $143,007.00 for the
Doornbos Park electrical loop repairs, improvements project. MOTION CARRIED.
Ayes: Mayor Nugent, Councilmember Austin, Neal, Albanese, and Belaire.
Noes: None.
f. A motion was made by Councilmember Austin and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Albanese to approve an interlocal cooperation act agreement between the City of
Nederland and the County of Walker for short-term shelter during an evacuation.
MOTION CARRIED.
Ayes: Mayor Nugent, Councilmember Austin, Neal, Albanese, and Belaire.
Noes: None.
5. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The regular meeting was recessed at 4:47 p.m. by Mayor Nugent for the purpose of
conducting an Executive Session as authorized by Texas Government Code, Chapter
551.071, Consultation with City Attorney; and Chapter 551.074, Discuss Personnel
Appointments: City Clerk, Director of Finance, Police Chief, and City Attorney.
6. RECONVENE
The regular meeting was reconvened at 5:08 p.m. by Mayor Nugent.
A motion was made by Councilmember Austin and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Albanese to authorize the following appointments: Gay Ferguson, City Clerk; Cheryl
Dowden, Director of Finance; Gary Porter, Police Chief; and Jesse Branick, City
Attorney. Mr. Branick will receive a 3 1/2% increase in salary effective July 1, 2018.
MOTION CARRIED.
Ayes: Mayor Nugent, Councilmembers Austin, Neal, Albanese, and Belaire.
Noes: None.
Minutes Continued, June 11, 2018
7. COMMUNICATION
City Manager's Report:
a. Nederland Avenue project update - Rob Woods updated the council on work
being performed for Nederland Avenue. He said work is continuing from Twin
City Highway to 23rd Street. They are pouring inlet boxes now through the first
part of July. After that is completed, the hotmix overlay portion will being. The
drainage on 12th Street has begun.
b. Miscellaneous:
• Chamber Coffee will be in the morning at 8:00 a.m. at Gulf Credit Union.
• Parks Department is in the process of preparing for July 4th celebration.
6. ADJOURN
There being no further business a motion was made by Councilmember Neal and
seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Albanese to adjourn the meeting at 5:15 p.m. MOTION
CARRIED.
Ayes: Mayor Nugent, Councilmembers Austin, Neal, Albanese, and Belaire.
Noes: None.
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CITY OF NEDERLAND
COUNCIL MEETING ATTENDANCE SHEET
NAME TITLE PRESENT ABSENT
Mayor
R. A. Nugent Ma Y
Talmadge Austin Council Member—Ward I
Billy Neal Council Member—Ward II
Don Albanese Council Member—Ward III
Craig Belaire Council Member—Ward IV V
Chris Duque City Manager V
Gay Ferguson City Clerk ✓
Jesse Branick City Attorney ✓
Cheryl Dowden Director of Finance
Gary Porter Police Chief
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Fire Chief
Robert Woods Director of Public Works
George Wheeler Building Official
Victoria Klehn Librarian ✓
Holly Guidry Human Resources Director
Joni Underwood Executive Secretary
Angela Fanette Parks Director
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June 11, 2018
Date
R.A."Dick"Nugent,Mayor
Don Albanese,Mayor Pro Tern
/0 - - Talmadge Austin,Councilmember
Billy Neal,Councilmember
i City of NederlandCraig J.Belaire,Councilmember
Christopher Duque,City Manager
P.O.Box 967•Nederland,Texas 77627•(409)723-1503•FAX(409)723-1550
Investment Report
For the Quarter Ending December 31,2017
This report has been prepared in accordance with the Public Funds Investment Act(Section
2256.023, Government Code),which requires that a quarterly report be submitted to City
Council detailing investment transactions and performance for the reporting period.
Submitted by the Investment Officers of the City of Nederland
Chris Duqu-, ity Manager
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Cheryl D6 den, Director of Finance
"Programmed for Progress
City of Nederland
Summary of Account Activity
Total Portfolio - All Accounts
For Quarter Ending December 31, 2017
Investments at Beginning of Period (10-1-17) $ 11,404,299.24
Purchases 31,264.37
Maturities 0.00
Investments at End of Period(12-31-17) $ 11,435,563.61
Maturity Summary at
December 31, 2017
■Less than 3 months
E to 9 months
09 to 12 months
■Greater than 12 months
City of Nederland
Summary of Account Activity
Total Portfolio - All Accounts
For Quarter Ending December 31, 2017
Balance Balance
10/1/2017 Purchases Maturities 12/31/2017
General Fund $ 4,401,773.40 $ 12,067.15 $ 4,413,840.55
Library Fund 22,560.63 61.90 22,622.53
Library Fund-Zaruk Memorial 10,016.80 27.42 10,044.22
Nederland Ave. Rehab Fund 5,309,783.26 14,556.53 5,324,339.79
Water& Sewer Fund 1,017,027.66 2,788.21 1,019,815.87
Solid Waste Fund 515,304.16 1,412.75 516,716.91
Police Narcotics Fund 47,806.61 131.08 47,937.69
Bond Redemption Fund 80,026.72 219.33 80,246.05
$ 11,404,299.24 $ 31,264.37 $ - $ 11,435,563.61
Fund Allocation at December 31, 2017
Solid Waste Fund
Police Narcotics Fund4.52%
0.42% r
Library Fund
0.20%
Bond Redemption Water&Sewer Fund
Fund 8.92% Library Fund-Zaruk
0.70% Memorial
0.09%
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Investment Report Schedule
Investments for the Quarter ended December 31,2017
INVESTMENT POOL -TEXPOOL
Average
Days to Interest Interest
Period Held Maturity Rate Market Principal Earned Book Value
General Fund 10/01/17 12/31/17 1 1.0788% $ 4,401,773.40 12,067.15 $ 4,413,840.55
Water&Sewer 10/01/17 12/31/17 1 1.0788% 1,017,027.66 2,788.21 1,019,815.87
Bond Redemption Fund 10/01/17 12/31/17 1 1.0788% 80,026.72 219.33 80,246.05
Library Special 10/01/17 12/31/17 1 1.0788% 22,560.63 61.90 22,622.53
Library Special-Zaruk Memorial 10/01/17 12/31/17 1 1.0788% 10,016.80 27.42 10,044.22
Nederland Ave.Rehab Fund 10/01/17 12/31/17 1 1.0788% 5,309,783.26 14,556.53 5,324,339.79
Solid Waste Fund 10/01/17 12/31/17 1 1.0788% 515,304.16 1,412.75 516,716.91
Police Narcotic Fund 10/01/17 12/31/17 1 1.0788% 47,806.61 131.08 47,937.69
Totals for TEXPOOL Investments $ 11,404,299.24 $ 31,264.37 $ 11,435,563.61
*Texpool is rated AAAm by Standard&Poor's,which is the
highest rating a local government investment pool can achieve
Investment Report Schedule
Investments for the Quarter ended December 31,2017
INTEREST EARNED ON DEMAND DEPOSITS
Interest Earned
Average Quarter ended
Days to Interest December 31,
Period Held Maturity Rate 2017
Bond Redemption Fund 10/01/17 12/31/17 1 0.0444% $ 15.54
Capital Outlay Fund 10/01/17 12/31/17 1 0.0444% 71.92
Court Technology Fund 10/01/17 12/31/17 1 0.0444% 0.46
Equipment Replacement Funds 10/01/17 12/31/17 1 0.0444% 255.30
Fire Department Special Fund 10/01/17 12/31/17 1 0.0444% 16.51
General Fund 10/01/17 12/31/17 1 0.0444% 911.56
Library Special Fund 10/01/17 12/31/17 1 0.0444% 2.35
MCML Dispatch 10/01/17 12/31/17 1 0.0444% 50.81
Motel Occupancy Tax Fund 10/01/17 12/31/17 1 0.0444% 5.68
Nederland Avenue Project 10/01/17 12/31/17 1 0.0444% 3.07
Parks&Recreation Special Fund 10/01/17 12/31/17 1 0.0444% 8.33
Police Narcotic Fund 10/01/17 12/31/17 1 0.0444% 10.39
Solid Waste Fund 10/01/17 12/31/17 1 0.0444% 248.42
Street Improvement Fund 10/01/17 12/31/17 1 0.0444% 348.25
SSES Fund 10/01/17 12/31/17 1 0.0444% 43.84
Water Plant Construction Fund 10/01/17 12/31/17 1 0.0444% 43.51
Wastewater Construction Fund 10/01/17 12/31/17 1 0.0444% 1.72
W&S Certificate Fund 10/01/17 12/31/17 1 0.0444% 16.43
Water&Sewer Fund 10/01/17 12/31/17 1 0.0444% 378.56
$ 2,432.65
Investment Report Schedule
December 31, 2017
Interest Earnings for Quarter Ended December 31, 2017
Bond Redemption Fund $ 234.87
Capital Outlay Fund 71.92
Court Technology Fund 0.46
Equipment Replacement Funds 255.30
Fire Department Special Fund 16.51
General Fund 12,978.71
Library Special Fund 64.25
Library Special Fund-Zaruk Memorial 27.42
MCML Dispatch 50.81
Motel Occupancy Tax Fund 5.68
Nederland Avenue Project 14,559.60
Parks& Recreation Special Fund 8.33
Police Narcotic Account 141.47
Solid Waste Fund 1,661.17
Street Improvement Fund 348.25
SSES Fund 43.84
Water Plant Construction Fund 43.51
Wastewater Construction Fund 1.72
W& S Certificate Fund 16.43
Water& Sewer Fund 3,166.77
$ 33,697.02
R.A."Dick"Nugent,Mayor
Don Albanese,Mayor Pro Tern
4 Talmadge Austin,Councilmember
Billy Neal,Councilmember
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Investment Report
For the Quarter Ending March 31,2018
This report has been prepared in accordance with the Public Funds Investment Act(Section
2256.023,Government Code),which requires that a quarterly report be submitted to City
Council detailing investment transactions and performance for the reporting period.
Submitted by the Investment Officers of the City of Nederland
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Chris Duque, CI
Manager
('4&z -Chwden,Director of Finance
"Programmed for Progress
City of Nederland
Summary of Account Activity
Total Portfolio - All Accounts
For Quarter Ending March 31, 2018
Investments at Beginning of Period (1-1-18) $ 11,435,563.61
Purchases 4,046,631.33
Maturities 0.00
Investments at End of Period(3-31-18) $ 15,482,194.94
Maturity Summary at
March 31, 2018
■Less than 3 months
•3 to 9 months
09 to 12 months
■Greater than 12 months
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City of Nederland
Summary of Account Activity
Total Portfolio - All Accounts
For Quarter Ending March 31, 2018
Balance Balance
1/1/2018 Purchases Maturities 3/31/2018
General Fund $ 4,413,840.55 $ 4,022,581.60 $ 8,436,422.15
Library Fund 22,622.53 77.53 22,700.06
Library Fund-Zaruk Memorial 10,044.22 34.34 10,078.56
Nederland Ave. Rehab Fund 5,324,339.79 18,236.23 5,342,576.02
Water& Sewer Fund 1,019,815.87 3,492.86 1,023,308.73
Solid Waste Fund 516,716.91 1,769.81 518,486.72
Police Narcotics Fund 47,937.69 164.14 48,101.83
Bond Redemption Fund 80,246.05 274.82 80,520.87
$ 11,435,563.61 $4,046,631.33 $ - $ 15,482,194.94
Fund Allocation at March 31, 2018
Solid Waste Fund
Police Narcotics Fund
p3.35%
Nederland Avab
Fund
34.51% General Fund
54.49%
Bond Redemption
Fund
0.52%
Water&Sewer Fund Library Fund
6.61% Library Fund- 0.15%
Zaruk Memorial
0.07%
Investment Report Schedule
Investments for the Quarter ended March 31,2018
INVESTMENT POOL -TEXPOOL
Average
Days to Interest Interest
Period Held Maturity Rate Market Principal Earned Book Value
General Fund 01/01/18 03/31/18 1 1.3861% $ 8,413,840.55 22,581.60 $ 8,436,422.15
Water&Sewer 01/01/18 03/31/18 1 1.3861% 1,019,815.87 3,492.86 1,023,308.73
Bond Redemption Fund 01/01/18 03/31/18 1 1.3861% 80,246.05 274.82 80,520.87
Library Special 01/01/18 03/31/18 1 1.3861% 22,622.53 77.53 22,700.06
Library Special-Zaruk Memorial 01/01/18 03/31/18 1 1.3861% 10,044.22 34.34 10,078.56
Nederland Ave.Rehab Fund 01/01/18 03/31/18 1 1.3861% 5,324,339.79 18,236.23 5,342,576.02
Solid Waste Fund 01/01/18 03/31/18 1 1.3861% 516,716.91 1,769.81 518,486.72
Police Narcotic Fund 01/01/18 03/31/18 1 1.3861% 47,937.69 164.14 48,101.83
Totals for TEXPOOL Investments $ 15,435,563.61 $ 46,631.33 $ 15,482,194.94
*Texpool is rated AAAm by Standard&Poor's,which is the
highest rating a local government investment pool can achieve
Investment Report Schedule
Investments for the Quarter ended March 31,2018
INTEREST EARNED ON DEMAND DEPOSITS
Average Interest Earned
Days to Interest Quarter ended
Period Held Maturity Rate March 31,2018
Bond Redemption Fund 01/01/18 03/31/18 1 0.0444% $ 15.20
Capital Outlay Fund 01/01/18 03/31/18 1 0.0444% 72.59
Court Technology Fund 01/01/18 03/31/18 1 0.0444% 0.41
Equipment Replacement Funds 01/01/18 03/31/18 1 0.0444% 252.59
Fire Department Special Fund 01/01/18 03/31/18 1 0.0444% 17.24
General Fund 01/01/18 03/31/18 1 0.0444% 1,126.17
Library Special Fund 01/01/18 03/31/18 1 0.0444% 5.43
MCML Dispatch 01/01/18 03/31/18 1 0.0444% 51.53
Motel Occupancy Tax Fund 01/01/18 03/31/18 1 0.0444% 6.49
Nederland Avenue Project 01/01/18 03/31/18 1 0.0444% 9.93
Parks&Recreation Special Fund 01/01/18 03/31/18 1 0.0444% 5.78
Police Narcotic Fund 01/01/18 03/31/18 1 0.0444% 10.40
Solid Waste Fund 01/01/18 03/31/18 1 0.0444% 267.62
Street Improvement Fund 01/01/18 03/31/18 1 0.0444% 378.66
SSES Fund 01/01/18 03/31/18 1 0.0444% 44.24
Water Plant Construction Fund 01/01/18 03/31/18 1 0.0444% 43.91
Wastewater Construction Fund 01/01/18 03/31/18 1 0.0444% 1.74
W&S Certificate Fund 01/01/18 03/31/18 1 0.0444% 16.08
Water&Sewer Fund 01/01/18 03/31/18 1 0.0444% 428.85
$ 2,754.86
Investment Report Schedule
March 31, 2018
Interest Earnings for Quarter Ended March 31, 2018
Bond Redemption Fund $ 290.02
Capital Outlay Fund 72.59
Court Technology Fund 0.41
Equipment Replacement Funds 252.59
Fire Department Special Fund 17.24
General Fund 23,707.77
Library Special Fund 82.96
Library Special Fund-Zaruk Memorial 34.34
MCML Dispatch 51.53
Motel Occupancy Tax Fund 6.49
Nederland Avenue Project 18,246.16
Parks&Recreation Special Fund 5.78
Police Narcotic Account 174.54
Solid Waste Fund 2,037.43
Street Improvement Fund 378.66
SSES Fund 44.24
Water Plant Construction Fund 43.91
Wastewater Construction Fund 1.74
W & S Certificate Fund 16.08
Water& Sewer Fund 3,921.71
$ 49,386.19
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-06
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND OF THE COUNTY OF
JEFFERSON, TEXAS, DESIGNATING
AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY FOR
CONTRACTURAL DOCUMENTS PERTAINING TO
THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT
324 N. 15" STREET, AND 323 N. 14" STREET
WHEREAS,the City of Nederland has desires to purchase real property located
at 324 N. 15th Street described as Lot 1, Block 14, Nederland and 323 N. 14th Street,
described as 1/5 Lot 17, 18, Block 14, Nederland; and
WHEREAS, at the April 9th meeting, the City of Nederland City Council
unanimously authorized the purchase of the properties for the appraised value of the
land being $242,800, and
WHEREAS, the City of Nederland, Texas confirms all public notice
requirements have been met and chooses to authorize the city manager to sign closing
documents for the purchase of this property:
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NEDERLAND,TEXAS:
THAT, the City Manager, Chris Duque, is authorized to execute closing
documents pertaining to the purchase of real property located at 324 N. 15th Street
and 323 N. 14th Street.
PASSED and APPROVED this the 11th day of June, 2018.
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City if Nei'-rland,Texas
ORDINANCE NO.2018-15
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NEDERLAND, TEXAS ("CITY") AUTHORIZING THE SUSPENSION
OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE FOR AN ADDITIONAL NINETY (90)
DAYS BEYOND THE JUNE 19,2018,EFFECTIVE DATE PROPOSED
BY ENTERGY TEXAS, INC., IN CONNECTION WITH ITS RATE
INCREASE APPLICATION ENTITLED"APPLICATION OF ENTERGY
TEXAS, INC. FOR AUTHORITY TO CHANGE RATES", FILED ON
MAY 15, 2018; AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION WITH THE
ENTERGY TEXAS, INC. SERVICE AREA CITIES STEERING
COMMITTEE HIRING OF EXPERTS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY'S
PARTICIPATION TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW AT
THE PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS, REQUIRING
REIMBURSEMENT OF MUNICIPAL RATE CASE EXPENSES;
FINDING THAT THE MEETING COMPLIES WITH THE OPEN
MEETINGS ACT; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS
RELATED TO THE SUBJECT, AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE
WHEREAS, on or about May 15, 2018, Entergy Texas, Inc. ("Entergy") filed a
Statement of Intent with the City to increase electric rates and implement tariff riders and
surcharges in the Entergy Service Area;and
WHEREAS,Cities have exclusive original jurisdiction over the rates,operations and
services of an electric utility in areas in the municipality pursuant to the Public Utility
Regulatory Act§33.001(a);and
WHEREAS, Public Utility Regulatory Act § 33.021 requires a local regulatory
authority to make a reasonable determination of rate base, expenses, investment and
rate of return and retain the necessary personnel to determine reasonable rates;and
WHEREAS, the City's reasonable cost for regulatory expenses in ratemaking
proceedings shall be reimbursed by the electric utility under Public Utility Regulatory Act
§33.023;and
WHEREAS, given the complexity of the proposed rate increase and the need to
fully review the proposed base rate and riders, it is necessary to suspend the effective
date for implementing the proposed rates until at least September 17,2018,in order to
allow the City's rate experts sufficient time to determine the merits of Entergy's proposed
rates;and
WHEREAS, in order to maximize the efficient use of resources and expertise in
reviewing,analyzing,and investigating Entergy's base rate increase request and Entergy's
proposed rate riders, City's efforts will be coordinated with similarly situated
municipalities through the Entergy Texas,Inc.Cities Service Area Steering Committee;and
WHEREAS, the City will join with other Entergy service area municipalities in a
steering committee in order to coordinate the hiring and direction of counsel and
consultants working on behalf of the steering committee and the City;and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NEDERLAND,TEXAS,THAT:
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Section 1. The statement and findings set out in the preamble to this
Ordinance are hereby in all things approved and adopted.
Section 2. The effective date of Entergy's proposed rate increase, and the
proposed tariffs related thereto, is hereby suspended for an additional ninety(90)days
until September 17, 2018, in order to complete the review and investigation by City's
experts.
Section 3. The City is authorized to join with other municipalities as part of
the Entergy Texas,Inc.Service Area Steering Committee with the understanding that the
steering committee will provide direction and guidance to the lawyers who are
representing cities in the Entergy Texas,Inc.service area.
Section 4. The Steering Committee shall review the invoices of the lawyers
and rate experts for reasonableness.
Section 5. The City's legal representatives shall have the right to obtain
additional information from Entergy through the service of requests for information.
Section 6. Entergy shall reimburse the City, for the reasonable costs of
attorney and consultant expenses related thereto, upon the presentation of invoices
reviewed by the Steering Committee.
Section 7. 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.
Section 8. This ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage.
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" 1",R,ASSED AND APPROVED this 11TH day of JUNE,2018.
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ORDINANCE NO.2018-16
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NEDERLAND,TEXAS AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2017-
2018 BUDGET IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BUDGET AND
THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND.
WHEREAS,the City Council previously approved Ordinance No.2017-19,which adopted
the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 City Budget;and,
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it necessary to amend the current budget to adjust
revenues and expenditures as set out in Attachment"A"attached hereto;and,
WHEREAS,the 2017-2018 City budget states"That any unencumbered funds remaining
on hand at the end of the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018 shall be construed with and
classified with Miscellaneous revenue anticipated during the fiscal year beginning October 1,
2017 and ending September 30,2018,and such funds are hereby appropriated as a City Council
Contingency Account for purposes approved by the City Council;and,
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND,
TEXAS:
THAT the budget for the fiscal year 2017-2018 is amended to allow for adjustments in
revenues and expenditures as set out in Attachment"A."
THAT all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are expressly repealed.
THAT the City Clerk shall file a true copy of this ordinance and said budget amendment
with the Office of County Clerk of Jefferson County,Texas as provided by Section 102.011 of the
Local Government Code.
THAT,this being an ordinance not requiring publication,it shall take effect and be in force
from and after its passage.
I'la* p AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND AT A
;�:: Et JNG THIS THE 11th DAY OF JUNE,2018.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Je • : . ity Attorney
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BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUEST
FISCAL YEAR: 2017-2018
DATE: June 11, 2018
DEPARTMENT: Various
FUND: General (01), Parks Special (25)
AMOUNT
CURRENT INCREASE PROPOSED
ACCOUNT NO. ACCOUNT TITLE BUDGET (DECREASE) BUDGET
01-0000-4110 Current Taxes 3,775,000 90,000 3,865,000
01-9000-6904 Transfer to Parks Special Fund 55,000 90,000 145,000
25-0000-4910 Transfer In 55,000 90,000 145,000
25-5103-6720 Buildings, Fixtures and Grounds 62,000 90,000 152,000
TOTAL 3,947,000 360,000 4,307,000
JUSTIFICATION
It is necessary to allocate additional funds to complete the"Doornbos Park Electrical Loop Repairs/Improvements"
project. In the General Fund, the property tax line-item is adjusted to reflect current revenue, and the Transfer to
Parks Special Fund is adjusted to transfer out an additional$90,000 for the electrical loop project. In the Parks
Special Fund, the transfer-in from the GF is recognized and funds are allocated in the capital line-item for
construction costs.
Dept. Head Signature: Date:
Finance Director: Date:
Date Approved: Date Posted:
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