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September 14, 2020 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND 4:30 p-m. September 14, 2020 1. MEETING The meeting was called to order at 4:30 p.m. by Mayor Albanese at the Nederland City Office Building, 207 N. 12"' Street, Nederland, Texas. See attached for quorum. This meeting was closed to in-person attendance by the public_ A temporary suspension of the Open Meetings Act to allow telephone or videoconference public meetings has been granted by Governor Abbott. Telephonic and videoconferencing capabilities were utilized to allow individuals to address the City Council_ The following statement was posted: "PIJRS IJANT TO SECTION 30.07, PENAL CODE (TRESPASS BY LICENSE HOLDER WITH AN OPENLY CARRIED HANDGUN), A PERSON LICENSED UNDER SUBCHAPTER H, CHAPTER 411, GOVERNMENT CODE (HANDGIJN LICENSING LAW), MAY NOT ENTER THIS PROPERTY WITH A HANDGUN THAT IS CARRIED OPENLY." 2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The invocation and pledge of allegiance were led by Emmett Hollier, Mayor Pro Tem. 3. CONSENT AGENDA - 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 Councilmember Root and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Horner to approve the Consent Agenda Item "a" as presented. MOTION CARRIED_ Ayes: Mayor Albanese, Councilmembers Austin, Neal, Hollier, and Root. Noes: None. a. Minutes - August 24, 2020 regular meeting 4_ REGULAR AGENDA a. A motion was made by Councilmember Neal and seconded by Councilmember Austin to approve Resolution No. 2020-15, ratifying the action of the Nederland Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors related to the purchase of 1132 Nederland Avenue from ZCB Realty Specialists Trust. MOTION CARRIED_ Ayes: Mayor Albanese, Councilmembers Austin, Neal, Hollier, and Root. Noes: None. Minutes Continued, September 14, 2020 b. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Hollier and seconded by Councilmember Austin to approve Resolution No. 2020-16, ratifying a Declaration of Disaster of Local State of Disaster in response to concerns related to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and consenting to continuation of the disaster declaration for a period of more than seven days. MOTION CARRIED. Ayes: Mayor Albanese, Councilmembers Austin, Neal, Hollier, and Root. Noes: None. c. Chris Duque, City Manager, discussed a plan to begin reopening city facilities. Under the proposed Open Nederland Plan: City Hall • City Hall would be open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. beginning September 16th. • Visitors allowed in the building will be limited to those necessary for services. • All visitors will be required to wear a mask in the building, staff is required to wear a mast in the building if a patron is within 6' of the staff member. • Public restrooms will be disinfected by staff twice a day and hand sanitizer will be available at the entrance. • Lobby furniture will be removed. • City Council meetings with public attendance will resume on September 28th with Mayor's approval. Public Safety Building • Will stay the same with continuation of phone calls and appointments. • Social distancing of seats in courtroom. Bob Henson Building • Continuation of appointments. Service Center • Continuation of appointments. Library • Beginning September 18th, the Library will open to the public for a period of no less than four hours a day with curbside service for other hours. Tentative hours will be Monday - Friday, 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. • During hours open to the public, no more than 10 patrons may be allowed in the building at one time. Recreation • Remain closed until September 28th • Benches and small tables are available. • Pavilions and public restroom will remain closed until September 28tH • Beginning September 18th, playground and other recreation structures at Doornbos Park, Cropo LeBlanc Park, and 5th Street Park will open with signage notifying public that the playgrounds are not being disinfected or cleaned. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Hollier and seconded by Councilmember Root to reopen city facilities as described in the proposed plan. MOTION CARRIED. Minutes Continued, September 14, 2020 Ayes: Mayor Albanese, Councilmembers Austin, Neal, Hollier, and Root. Noes: None. d. A motion was made by Councilmember Austin and seconded by Councilmember Neal to approve Resolution No. 2020-17, ratifying a Declaration of Disaster of Local State of Disaster in response to Hurricane Laura and consenting to continuation of the disaster declaration for a period of more than seven days. MOTION CARRIED. Ayes: Mayor Albanese, Councilmembers Austin, Neal, Hollier, and Root. Noes: None. e. A motion was made by Councilmember Austin and seconded by Councilmember Root to approve an engineering services agreement with Pacheco & Koch, Inc. for drainage analysis and recommendations to help reduce stormwater surface elevation within the area of the Avenue N and 17th. MOTION CARRIED. Ayes: Mayor Albanese, Councilmembers Austin, Neal, Hollier, and Root. Noes: None. f. Chris Duque, City Manager, reported the Nederland Independent School District submitted a request to relocate a waterline to serve Highland Park Elementary. As part of the school bond projects, Highland Park Elementary will be expanded with additional remodeling. The initial construction estimate is approximately $250,000. Staff anticipates utilizing any remaining 2020 Tax Notes funds and Capital Outlay funds to cover this cost. An engineering firm would have to be engaged for design and bid specifications, then the project would have to be competitively bid in 2021. No action was necessary. g. A motion was made by Councilmember Root and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Hollier to approve the 2020 - 2021 Wage & Classification Plan. MOTION CARRIED. Ayes: Mayor Albanese, Councilmembers Austin, Neal, Hollier, and Root. Noes: None. h. Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Budget: i. A motion was made by Councilmember Austin and seconded by Councilmember Neal to approve Ordinance 2020-22, an appropriations ordinance adopting a budget in accordance with Article VII of the Charter of the City of Nederland. MOTION CARRIED. Ayes: Mayor Albanese, Councilmembers Austin, Neal, Hollier, and Root. Noes: None. ii. A motion was made by Councilmember Neal and seconded by Councilmember Root to set the maintenance and operations portion of the tax rate at $0.413141 for the fiscal year 2020 - 2021. MOTION CARRIED. Ayes: Mayor Albanese, Councilmembers Austin, Neal, Hollier, and Root. iii. A motion was made by Councilmember Austin and seconded by Mayor Albanese to set the interest and sinking portion of the tax rate at $0.166567 for the fiscal year 2020 - 2021. MOTION CARRIED. Ayes: Mayor Albanese, Councilmembers Austin, Neal, Hollier, and Root. Noes: None. iv. A motion was made by Councilmember Root that the property tax rate be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of $0.57908, which is effectively a 0.78% Minutes Continued, September 14, 2020 increase in the tax rate and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Hollier and to approve Ordinance No. 2020-23, adopting the tax rate for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2020 and ending September 30, 2021. MOTION CARRIED. Ayes: Mayor Albanese, Councilmembers Austin, Neal, Hollier, and Root. Noes: None. 5. EXECUTIVE SESSION The regular meeting was recessed at 5:15 p.m. by Mayor Albanese for the purpose of conducting an Executive Session as authorized by Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.074, Discuss Personnel - City Manager. 6. RECONVENE The regular meeting was reconvened at 5:44 p.m. by Mayor Albanese. He announced the Executive Session was held for informational purposes only and no action is necessary. 7. COMMUNICATION a. Miscellaneous: Robert Woods gave a brief construction update: • Sewerline Rehabilitation project is completed. • Concrete Street Rehabilitation project is complete. • Still working on Asphalt Street Rehabilitation project but should be completed soon. • Public Works Department is picking up debris from Hurricane Laura. 8. ADJOURN There being no further business a motion was made by Mayor Albanese and seconded by Councilmember Neal to adjourn the meeting at 5:50 p.m. MOTION CARRIED. Ayes: Mayor Albanese, Councilmembers Austin, Neal, Hollier, and Root. Noes: None. 001III11N,,1/4 NEDF ''''' &u,ic--'— ' •• �2 on Alba ese, Mayor v , \ )•: _ City of Nederland, Texas xtrEvrtoo PFala/Aerg , City Cler City of Nederland, Texas CITY OF NEDERLAND COUNCIL MEETING ATTENDANCE SHEET NAME TITLE PRESENT` SEABSENT Don Albanese Mayor v Talmadge Austin Council Member—Ward I V Billy Neal Council Member—Ward II Emmett Hollier Council Member—Ward III v Sylvia Root Council Member—Ward IV \Z Chris Duque City Manager Gay Ferguson City Clerk V Jesse Branick City Attorney V Cheryl Dowden Director of Finance V Gary Porter Police Chief V V Terry Morton Fire Chief Robert Woods Director of Public Works George Wheeler Building Official V Victoria Klehn Librarian Holly Guidry Human Resources Director \/ Joni Underwood Executive Secretary V Angela Fanette Parks Director V OJAl0/1)--44_0Asz------ Don Albanese, Mayor 1E4 v , sy /4 OA/ d/ ay Ferguso i I_City Clerk S ' September 14, 2020 Date RESOLUTION NO. 2020-15 A RESOLUTION OF THE NEDERLAND CITY COUNCIL RATIFYING THE ACTION OF THE NEDERLAND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION WHEREAS,the present and prospective right to gainful employment and general welfare of the people of Nederland require as a public purpose the promotion and development of new and expanded business enterprises;and WHEREAS, the existence, development, and expansion of business, commerce, and industry are essential to the economic growth of Nederland and to the full employments,welfare, and prosperity of its citizens;and WHEREAS, the means and measures authorized by the Texas Legislature and the assistance provided in the one-quarter (1/4) of one percent (1%) sales tax for economic development are in the public interest and serve a public purpose in promoting the welfare of the citizens of the City economically by the securing and retaining of business enterprises and the resulting maintenance of a higher level of employment,economic activity,and stability;and WHEREAS, the citizens of the City of Nederland provided for the creation of the Nederland Economic Development Corporation by popular vote in a duly authorized election to serve the public purposes herein described;and WHEREAS, the Nederland Economic Development Corporation is authorized and empowered under applicable state law, its charter, bylaws and by board approval,to aid in the development of business enterprises by offering incentives to prospective new and expanding businesses. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND, TEXAS THAT: The action of the Board of Directors of the Nederland Economic Development Corporation ("Board") relating to the acquisition of 1132 Nederland Avenue from ZCB Realty Specialists Trust in an aggregate maximum amount of not more than Three Hundred Thousand dollars($300,000.00), in accordance with the terms and conditions as prescribed by the Board, is hereby ratified. PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE FIRST READING BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND,TEXAS this the 24th day of AUGUST,2020 at which meeting a quorum was present :o'N�aFR ' I is v:0 3 I ' 'p- Don Albanese,Mayor . Sid-_ :• City of Nederland,Texas G.y Ferguson, "ity Clerk City of Nederland,Texas APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: ourei- Jesse : anic ,C y Attorney City o Ne•-rland,Texas • PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE SECOND READING BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND,TEXAS this the 14TH day of SEPTEMBER, 2020 at which meeting a quorum was present and voting. 00'0111111,W/0,, ',, ` � *ems, / Gi41 /�_r/.._0 f ii-_-:if •Albanese,Mayor -�'° � .�` City of Nederland,Texas `00l/,,,,,,111{,,,\ i /I GPay Ferguso ,City Clerk City of Nederland,Texas APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: Jesse B anic ,City Attorney City o N-.erland,Texas RESOLUTION NO. 2020-16 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND, TEXAS EXTENDING THE DISASTER DECLARATION ISSUED BY MAYOR ALBANESE ON MARCH 16, 2020 IN RESPONSE TO THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19) WHEREAS, the City of Nederland, Texas has been impacted by the Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19)that was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization;and WHEREAS,on March 16, 2020, Don Albanese, Mayor of the City of Nederland,Texas issued a Declaration of Disaster declaring a state of disaster for the City of Nederland;and WHEREAS,the Nederland City Council via Resolution No. 2020-03, No. 2020-04, No. 2020-06, No.2020-09, No.2020-12,and No.2020-14 authorized the extension of the Declaration of Disaster in accordance with Section 418.018 of the Texas Government Code;and WHEREAS,the conditions necessitating such disaster declaration continue to exist;and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 418.108(b), Texas Government Code, a local state of disaster may not be continued for a period in excess of seven(7)days without the consent of the governmental body of the political subdivision;and WHEREAS,the continued presence and effects of Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19)pose an imminent threat to public health and safety and immediate action of the City Council is required. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND,TEXAS, THAT: Section 1. The declaration of disaster, which was signed and executed by the Mayor on March 16, 2020, shall be extended by the City Council of the City of Nederland though October 24, 2020 in accordance with Section 418.018 of the Texas Government Code. Section 2. The meeting at which this resolution was approved was in all things conducted in strict compliance with the Open Meetings Act,Texas Government Code, Chapter 551. Section 3. This resolution shall become effective from and after its passage. SASSED AND APPROVED by the Nederland City Council this the 14TH day of SEPTEMBER,2020. \`‘p��� w curry F NEDFl" rotkiA f`, .���.. :, 0, :o Don Albanese, Mayor *YG~ City of Nederland, Texas pay Ferg on, City Cler/ APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: Jess: : - ick, City Attorney RESOLUTION NO. 2020-17 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND, TEXAS EXTENDING THE DISASTER DECLARATION ISSUED BY MAYOR ALBANESE ON AUGUST 24, 2020 IN RESPONSE TO HURRICANE LAURA WHEREAS,the City of Nederland,Texas has been impacted by Hurricane Laura;and WHEREAS,on August 24, 2020, Don Albanese, Mayor of the City of Nederland,Texas issued a Declaration of Disaster declaring a state of disaster for the City of Nederland;and WHEREAS,the conditions necessitating such disaster declaration continue to exist;and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 418.108(b), Texas Government Code, a local state of disaster may not be continued for a period in excess of seven(7)days without the consent of the governmental body of the political subdivision;and WHEREAS,the continued effects of Hurricane Laura pose an imminent threat to public health and safety and immediate action of the City Council is required. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND,TEXAS, THAT: Section 1. The declaration of disaster, which was signed and executed by the Mayor on August 24, 2020, shall be extended by the City Council of the City of Nederland effective August 31,2020 through September 30,2020 in accordance with Section 418.018 of the Texas Government Code. Section 2. The meeting at which this resolution was approved was in all things conducted in strict compliance with the Open Meetings Act,Texas Government Code, Chapter 551. Section 3. This resolution shall become effective from and after its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED by the Nederland City Council this the 10TH day of SEPTEMBER,2020. "`a uiiniuu„ E - P0-14 r-ri z ` Don Albanese, Mayor G ' '.<<1mo7.� City of Nederland, Texas i)-CLA r-aon Gay Fergusdn, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: �i Li�ttt� Jesse :'.r k, ity Attorney DECLARATION OF DISASTER WHEREAS,the City of Nederland, on the 24th day of August, 2020,has suffered widespread or severe damage, injury, or loss of life or property (or there is imminent threat of same)resulting from Hurricane Laura, and WHEREAS,the Mayor of the City of Nederland has determined that extraordinary measures must be taken to alleviate the suffering of people and to protect or rehabilitate property, NOW THEEFORE, BE IT PROCLAMED BY THE MAYOR THE CITY OF NEDERLAND 1. That a local state of disaster is hereby declared for the City of Nederland pursuant to §418.018(a) of the Texas Government Code. 2. Pursuant to §418.018(b) of the Government Code, the state of disaster shall continue for a period of not more than seven days from the date of this declaration unless continued or renewed by the City Council of the City of Nederland. 3. Pursuant to §418.018(c) of the Government Code, this declaration of a local state of disaster shall be given prompt and general publicity and shall be filed promptly with the City Secretary. 4. Pursuant to§418.018(d)of the Government Code,this declaration of a local state or disaster activates the City emergency management plan. 5. That this proclamation shall take effect immediately from and after its issuance. ORDERED this the 24th day of August, 2020. new # Mayor Don A .anese City of Nederland CITY OF NEDERLAND ORDINANCE NO.2020-22 AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE ENSUING FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2020, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2021, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE VII, OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND. WHEREAS, in accordance with Article VII, Section 7.02 of the City Charter, the City Manager prepared and presented to the City Council a city budget itemizing estimated revenues and appropriations for the ensuing fiscal year beginning October 1,2020 and ending September 30,2021. WHEREAS, in accordance with Article VII, Section 7.05 of the City Charter, at the meeting of the Council at which the budget and budget message were submitted, the Council determined the place and time of the public hearing. On August 24, 2020, after notice was published,said Public Hearing was held by the City Council on the proposed budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND,TEXAS: Section 1 -GENERAL FUND. That there be and is hereby appropriated the sum of Eleven million,nine hundred forty-five thousand,two hundred dollars and no cents($11,945,200.00) to the General Fund for the payment of operating expenses and necessary capital outlay for the following departments and uses: a. City Council $23,820 b. Legal $81,050 c. City Manager $522,195 d. Finance $383,330 e. Personnel $314,929 f. Civil Service $4,150 g. City Hall $54,450 h. Police $4,344,522 i. Property Maintenance $54,231 j. Emergency Management $70,500 k. Fire $1,899,826 1. Fire Volunteers $18,650 m. Inspections $238,844 n. Code Enforcement $104,397 o. Public Works Administration $337,162 p. Street Department $1,170,180 q. Animal Control $142,562 r.' Parks&Recreation $677,025 s. Library $532,356 t. Other Requirements $971,021 Section 2 - DEBT SERVICE FUND. That there be and is hereby appropriated the sum of Three million, seventy-one thousand, five hundred twenty-nine dollars and no cents ($3,071,529.00) to the Debt Service Fund for payment of principal and interest on outstanding City debt. Section 3 -WATER&SEWER FUND.That there be and is hereby appropriated the sum of Five million,two hundred forty-four thousand,two hundred ninety-three dollars and no cents ($5,244,293.00) to the Water & Sewer Fund for the payment of operating expenses and necessary capital outlay for the following departments and uses: a. Water Treatment $1,432,015 b. Billing/Collections $533,972 c. Wastewater Treatment $831,862 d. Water&Sewer Distribution $918,356 e. Other Requirements $1,528,088 Section 4 — SANITARY SEWER EVALUATION FUND (SSES). That there be and is hereby appropriated the sum of Fifty thousand five hundred dollars and no cents ($50,500.00)to the SSES Fund for the payment of operating expenses and necessary capital outlay. Section 5-SOLID WASTE FUND.That there be and is hereby appropriated the sum of One million, six hundred fifty thousand, four hundred sixty-two dollars and no cents ($1,650,462.00) to the Solid Waste Fund for the payment of operating expenses and necessary capital outlay. Section 6-EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND-GENERAL.That there be and is hereby appropriated the sum of Four hundred fifty-eight thousand dollars and no cents($458,000.00) to the Equipment Replacement Fund-General for the payment of necessary capital outlay. Section 7- EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND-WATER& SEWER. That there be and is hereby appropriated the sum of Sixty thousand dollars and no cents ($60,000.00) to the Equipment Replacement Fund-Water&Sewer for the payment of necessary capital outlay. Section 8 - EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND-SOLID WASTE. That there be and is hereby appropriated the sum of Three hundred twenty thousand dollars and no cents ($320,000.00) to the Equipment Replacement Fund-Solid Waste for the payment of necessary capital outlay. Section 9-POLICE NARCOTICS FUND.That there be and is hereby appropriated the sum of Thirty-five thousand four hundred dollars and no cents ($35,400.00) to the Police Narcotics Fund for the payment of operating expenses and necessary capital outlay. Section 10-LIBRARY SPECIAL FUND.That there be and is hereby appropriated the sum of One hundred eleven thousand,three hundred eighty dollars and no cents($111,380.00)to the Library Special Fund for the payment of operating expenses and necessary capital outlay. Section 11 -HOTEL/MOTEL FUND. That there be and is hereby appropriated the sum of One hundred thousand, one hundred dollars and no cents ($100,100.00) to the Hotel/Motel Fund for the payment of operating expenses. Section 12 — FIRE DEPARTMENT SPECIAL FUND. That there be and is hereby appropriated the sum of Twenty-five thousand dollars and no cents($25,000.00)to the Fire Department Special Fund for the payment of operating expenses and necessary capital outlay. Section 13 - PARKS & RECREATION SPECIAL FUND. That there be and is hereby appropriated the sum of One hundred twenty thousand five hundred dollars and no cents ($120,500.00)to the Parks&Recreation Special Fund for the payment of operating expenses and necessary capital outlay. Section 14—COURT TECHNOLOGY FUND. That there be and is hereby appropriated the sum of Five thousand six hundred dollars and no cents($5,600.00)to the Court Technology Fund for the payment of operating expenses and necessary capital outlay. Section 15 — STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND. That there be and is hereby appropriated the sum of Seven hundred forty thousand dollars and no cents ($740,000.00) to the Street Improvement Fund for the payment of operating expenses and necessary capital outlay. Section 16 -MID-COUNTY MUNICIPAL LEAGUE CENTRAL DISPATCH FUND.That there be and is hereby appropriated the sum of One million, five hundred ninety-five thousand,seven hundred sixty-eight dollars and no cents($1,595,768.00)to the Mid-County Municipal League Dispatch Fund for the payment of operatin: expenses and necessary capital outlay. THAT the foregoing appropriations for expenditures be ado'ted as the budget for the ensuing fiscal year beginning October 1,2020 and ending September 31,2021. THAT the City Council shall meet and adopt an Ordinanc: levying on the assessed valuation of the property within the City, subject to the provisions if the Charter and lawful exceptions given by State Law or City Ordinance, a rate of taxatiin on each One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) of valuation sufficient to raise the amounts estim.ted to be required in this annual budget less the amounts estimated to be received from fines, 1 censes, and other sources of revenue. THAT any unencumbered funds remaining on hand at the en' of the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, shall be construed with and classified wit Miscellaneous Revenue anticipated during the fiscal year beginning October 1,2020 and endin:; September 30,2021,and such funds are hereby appropriated as a City Council Contingen y Account for purposes approved by the City Council. THAT all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herew' h are expressly repealed. THAT the City Clerk shall file a true copy of this ordinance and said budget with the Office of County Clerk of Jefferson County,Texas as provided by Se,tion 102.011 of the Local Government Code. THAT this being an ordinance not requiring publication it s 1a1l take effect and be in force from and after its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCI OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND THIS THE 14TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2020. °,;f c - ion Albanese,M.k or 0'•• �tct14;,,,hj!'�= City of Nederland,Texas 0 F -0o" / Gay Ferguso City Clerk City of Nederland,Texas APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: L - Jesse 'rank:, Attorney City f ..erland,Texas ORDINANCE NO.2020-23 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE TAX ASSESSMENT ROLLS FOR THE YEAR 2020,LEVYING AND ASSESSING TAXES FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND AND THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT THEREOF; APPORTIONING EACH LEVY FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES; AND PROVIDING FOR THE INTEREST AND SINKING FUND. WHEREAS,pursuant to the provisions of the Tax Code of the State of Texas,the tax assessment rolls to be used for the collection of taxes for the captioned year,wherein the value of all property situated within the City of Nederland,subject to ad valorem taxes for the tax year 2020,was fixed by Angela Bellard, Chief Appraiser of Jefferson County Appraisal District, at a total value of $1,357,392,491;now,therefore, WHEREAS, THIS TAX RATE WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR'S TAX RATE; AND, WHEREAS, THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 3.50 PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY -$2; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND: SECTION 1:-That the tax assessment rolls furnished by the City's Tax Assessor-Collector,based upon the certified roll furnished by Angela Bellard,Chief Appraiser of Jefferson County Appraisal District, at a total value of$1,357,392,491, shall become the tax assessment rolls of the City of Nederland for the year 2020,less all exemptions provided by either State Law or City ordinance in the amount of$120,453,897. SECTION 2:-That there is hereby levied for the current year,2020,and there shall be collected for the use and support of the municipal government of the City of Nederland,and to provide interest and sinking funds for the fiscal year ending September 30,2021 upon all property,real,personal, and mixed,within the corporate limits of said City subject to taxation,a tax of 57.9708 cents on each one hundred dollars($100)valuation of property;said tax being so levied and apportioned to the specific purposes hereinafter set forth: (a) For the maintenance and support of the general government(General Fund),41.3141 cents on each one hundred dollars($100)valuation of property;and (b) For the Interest&Sinking Fund, 16.6567 cents on each one hundred dollars($100) valuation of property as follows: For the purpose of paying fees, interest and principal of Six hundred ninety-five thousand,three hundred dollars($695,300.00)on the General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2013, 5.4773 cents on each one hundred dollars ($100)valuation of property. . For the purpose of paying fees, interest and principal of One hundred ninety-four thousand nine hundred eighty-eight dollars($194,988.00)on the Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2013, 1.5360 cents on each one hundred dollars ($100)valuation of property. For the purpose of paying fees,interest and principal of Seven hundred ten thousand, five hundred fifty dollars ($710,550.00) on the Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation,Series 2017,5.5974 cents on each one hundred dollars($100)valuation of property. For the purpose of paying fees, interest and principal of Five hundred thirteen thousand, six hundred four dollars ($513,604.00) on the Tax Notes, Series 2020, 4.0460 cents on each one hundred dollars($100)valuation of property. SECTION 3:-The Jefferson County Tax Assessor-Collector(who,pursuant to contract,is the Tax Assessor-Collector for the City of Nederland) is hereby directed to prepare Tax Statements and proceed with the collections of the 2020 taxable year,and the amounts collected shall be deposited in the Depository of the City of Nederland,to be distributed in accordance with this Ordinance. SECTION 4:-That if any provision,section,subsection,paragraph,sentence,clause,or phrase of this ordinance shall for any reason be held to be unconstitutional,void,or invalid,such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of this ordinance; and to this end all provisions of this ordinance are declared to be severable. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND AT A REGULAR MEETING THIS THE 14th DAY OF SEPTEMBER,A.D., 2020. iu ,�uuwnn, D ' 'ti dp-, .4 2 ton Albanese,Mayor `' 4 �� 10 f.- 1..(3%. ,%, City of Nederland,Texas =c,• ttJ i, „,,1 fill,,IU'‘N„ i� ,, . .l_/ OA ,A #t t ay Ferguso' City Clerk • City of Nederland,Texas APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: i Jesse : k, ity Attorney City . -derland,Texas