State of Texas County of Hidalgo City of Pharr - DocumentCloud
City Engineer Report December 3, 2013 Design Projects: Owassa Road Environmental Document is in the final stage and final schematic designs are under review by TxDOT. A review meeting with TxDOT was scheduled last week. TxDOT approved the schematics, which is a four lane street with a center turning lane. Construction Projects: Sam Houston Boulevard Widening There is two-way traffic throughout the project length. Contractor has completed the first lift of asphalt pavement. Sidewalks on both sides have been completed and currently working on installing driveway entrance. Pharr Commercial Park Phase I Contractor has placed the asphalt pavement for the service street entrance into the proposed project. The water line improvements are installed. Storm system is installed for the service street entrance. The installation of the sanitary sewer is complete. Final inspection and clean-up is currently underway. Pharr Produce District Subdivision Phase I Contractor has begun work on the off-site water line. Contractor has completed 90% of the deep sanitary sewer line. Interior water lines are installed. Contractor has begun preparing the subgrade for the streets in the subdivision and placement of concrete streets have begun. Contractor is 70% complete of the total project. Rancho Blanco Traffic Signal Contractor D&G Energy has begun work on the Traffic Signals. The piers for the traffic poles have been placed, poles installed, lights installed and waiting for power installation.
Memorandum To:
Fred Sandoval – City Manager
From:
William F. Ueckert Jr., P.E. - City Engineer Dora E. Robles –E.I.T.
Date:
November 14, 2013
Re:
Agenda Item - Consideration and action, if any, request to advertise for the Purchase & Delivery of Construction Materials (Type D HMAC-limestone Aggregate, TY D Cold Mix, Type F Grade 3 Caliche) for Public Works annual use (FY 2013-2014).
Fred: The Public Works Department requested that we go out for bids for various Construction Materials (Type D HMAC-limestone Aggregate, TY D Cold Mix, Type F Grade 3 Caliche) for the Fiscal Year 2013-2014. The Engineering Department has completed specifications for the various Construction Materials. Attached is the estimated quantities and cost for materials. I recommend that we advertise for bids. The estimated cost for materials is $791,030.00
ESTIMATED COST
Project:
ITEM NO.
Construction Materials (FY 2013-2014)
EST QTY.
UNITS
DESCRIPTION
UNIT PRICE
TOTAL
1
10,100
TON
TY D HMAC (LIMESTONE AGGR.)
$75.00
$757,500.00
2
230
TON
TY D COLD MIX
$86.00
$19,780.00
3
5,500
TON
TY F GR 3 CALICHE
$2.50
$13,750.00
GRAND TOTAL: $791,030.00
Pharr Police Department 1900 S. CAGE ● PHARR, TX 78577-6751 PH: (956) 784-7700 ● FAX: (956)781-9163
To: Mayor and City Commission Thru: Fred Sandoval, City Manager From: Ruben Villescas, Police Chief Date: November 13, 2013 Subject: Request for Consideration and Approval of Adopting an Ordinance Establishing Juvenile Curfew Ordinance This request was routed to the City Manager’s office for consideration by the city commission. Background: In 2009 the Pharr Police Department submitted a request for consideration and approval of establishing a juvenile curfew ordinance. The ordinance, which established daytime and nighttime curfew hours was considered and approved by the commission on November 2009. The Texas Local Government Code requires that a city must adopt the ordinance every 3 years if it is not readopted within the same time period. The city is required to conduct a public hearing on the consideration of adopting the ordinance. During these years of the curfew existence we made the following juvenile arrest during curfew hours. Year # of Arrest during curfew hours 2009 Nov-Dec 08 2010 29 2011 18 2012 27 Total 96 This department has continued to be proactively addressing juvenile crime prevention and the positive influence of the youth of our community. We continue with our Bullying education program in our schools, gang prevention through its H2O (Helping to Overcome) gang reduction program, community outreach programs to include our annual soccer camp and the establishment of the Pharr Police Athletic League.
Discussion: The City of Pharr saw a decline of about 50 % of reported juvenile crime from 2010 thru 2013. Much can be attributed to this departments outreach programs and the partnerships with school districts, Pharr Boys and Girls Club, non-profit organizations and the existence of a daytime and nighttime curfew ordinance. This department has been involved in planning discussions with personnel from Cinemark Theater whom expect to open the business on or about December 13, 2013. This venue will vastly expand the entertainment available to the citizens of Pharr the public from the entire Hidalgo County. There are expectations that our public accessing the theater will include youth from Pharr and throughout the county. This would be one way in which the curfew ordinance would allow our youth and youth from surrounding communities to enjoy pleasant entertainment but also prevent unsupervised youth from loitering after hours or during school hours at the business. The department recommends that a same ordinance as adopted in 2009 be adopted at this meeting for the years 2013-2016. ( copy of 2009 ordinance is attached ) Recommendation: Based on the foregoing discussion, I hereby recommend that the City Commission approve the adoption this Juvenile Curfew Ordinance and do so in the 1st reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 0-2013-_____ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PHARR, TEXAS PROVIDING FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND PROCEDURE FOR ADOPTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A MORATORIUM ON THE ISSUANCE OF ANY PERMITS FOR USED MOTOR VEHICLE BUSINESSES WITHIN THE CITY OF PHARR IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, SUBCHAPTER E, SECTION 212; NOTICE AND HEARING; TEMPORARY MORATORIUM; PUBLIC HEARINGS; FINAL DETERMINATION; FINDINGS; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, the City of Pharr desires to comply with all state and local laws in establishing a moratorium on the issuance of any permits for used motor vehicle businesses within the City of Pharr from being detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare of the residents of the City of Pharr. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF PHARR, THAT: SECTION 1:
NOTICE AND HEARING.
On November 8, 2013, the City of Pharr published notice of hearing in The Monitor pursuant to Sections 212.133 and 212.134 of the Texas Local Government Code. SECTION 2:
TEMPORARY MORATORIUM.
Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 212.134(c), a temporary moratorium shall take effect on the fifth business day after the date a notice is published. On November 8, 2013, the City of Pharr published notice of hearing in The Monitor; thus, a temporary moratorium shall take effect on or about the 15th day of November, 2013. SECTION 3:
PUBLIC HEARINGS; FINAL DETERMINATION.
A. Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 212.134(d), the City of Pharr will conduct two (2) public hearings in accordance with the above referenced provision as followed: 1st Public Hearing:
November 12, 2013 –
2nd Public Hearing:
November 18, 2013 –
Planning and Zoning Commission; Board of Commissioners;
On November 18, 2013, within twelve (12) days after the date of the first public hearing, the City of Pharr made a final a determination on the imposition of a moratorium by passing Resolution R-2013-70.
SECTION 4: JUSTIFICATION FOR MORATORIUM; EXPIRATION. A.
B.
The City of Pharr based on reasonably available information has determined and found that evidence exists that the issuance of any permits for used motor vehicle businesses within the City of Pharr may be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare of the residents of the City of Pharr. As a result, applying existing commercial development ordinances or regulations and other applicable laws is inadequate to prevent the used motor vehicle businesses from being detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare of the residents of the City of Pharr pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 212.1352 as follows: (a)
The geographical boundaries in which the moratorium will apply are any areas within the legal territories and boundaries of the City of Pharr, Texas;
(b)
The specific properties to which the moratorium will apply are any properties that are within the legal territories and boundaries of the City of Pharr, Texas. This provision shall not be intended to apply to businesses that currently legally exist and operate within the City of Pharr;
(c)
The objectives to be achieved during the effective time of the moratorium shall be to analyze whether new ordinances and regulations are necessary to prevent business licenses for used motor vehicle businesses as indicated herein that may be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare of the residents of the City of Pharr.
The moratorium established herein expires on the 90th day after the date the moratorium takes effect pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 212.1362 and city charter.
SECTION 5: SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. Any and all ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are repealed. The invalidity of any section, clause, sentence or provision of this ordinance shall not affect the validity of any other part thereof. The effects of this Ordinance shall at all times be in compliance with state, federal, and other guidelines as directed. SECTION 6: EFFECTIVE DATE; PUBLICATION. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon passage by a vote of not less than a majority of all the members of the Board of Commissioners and executed by the Mayor and City Clerk following not less than two (2) readings of the ordinance in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 212.134(f), and also in caption form as allowed under Section 9 of the Pharr City Charter. This Ordinance may be published, after passage, in one issue of the official paper.
SECTION 7: PROPER NOTICE AND MEETING. It is hereby officially found and determined that the meeting at which this Ordinance was passed was open to the public and that public notice of the time, place and purpose of said meeting was given as required by the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE FIRST READING BY THE BOARD OF CITY COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF PHARR, TEXAS, on this the 18th day of November, 2013. CITY OF PHARR
_______________________________ LEOPOLDO “POLO” PALACIOS, JR. MAYOR ATTEST:
__________________________ HILDA PEDRAZA, CITY CLERK
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE SECOND AND FINAL READING BY THE BOARD OF CITY COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF PHARR, TEXAS, on this the 3rd day of December, 2013. CITY OF PHARR
_______________________________ LEOPOLDO “POLO” PALACIOS, JR. MAYOR ATTEST:
__________________________ HILDA PEDRAZA, CITY CLERK
ORDINANCE NO. O-2013- _______________ AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING APPLICABLE AUTHORITY AND AREA; DESIGNATING CERTAIN CODE VIOLATIONS AS CLASS C MISDEMEANORS; PENALTIES, RESTITUTION, PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES BY ORDINANCE AND TEXAS LAWS; REPEALING PRIOR ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ORDAINING OTHER MATTERS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT HEREOF. WHEREAS, in accordance with Article I, Section 3 of the Pharr City Charter, the enumeration of powers granted and authorized by the charter shall not be held or deemed exclusive, but shall be in addition to the powers appropriate for the exercise necessary of local self government, and shall all powers granted by law, constitution, and ordinance; WHEREAS, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code section 51.001, the City has authority to adopt ordinances that are for the good government, peace, or order of the municipality or for the trade and commerce of the municipality and that are necessary to carry out powers granted to the City; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Texas Constitution, article XI, section 5, and Texas Local Government Code section 51.072, the City, as a home-rule municipality, has full power of local self government; BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF PHARR, TEXAS, THAT: SECTION 1: AUTHORITY; AREA. A.
The City of Pharr hereby adopts and enacts this Ordinance that shall be enforceable within the municipality’s municipal boundaries and extra territorial jurisdiction. This Ordinance and provisions herewith shall be included in the Pharr Code of Ordinances.
B.
As matters related to the public’s health, safety, and welfare is of the utmost concern, the City of Pharr shall be authorized to enforce, through its City Attorney, this Ordinance as may be allowed by law herein.
SECTION 2. CODE VIOLATIONS THAT IMPOSE FINE; CRIMINAL ACT. As stated in the municipal code of ordinances, any violator that is the subject of a fine between $500.00 and $5,000.00 may also be liable under the Texas Penal Code and charged with a Class C misdemeanor. Any violations arising from this ordinance shall also be subject to the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. SECTION 3. MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY. Any municipal personnel, including but not limited to code enforcement officers, law enforcement, and authorized fire department personnel, shall invoke this ordinance and any other applicable criminal charge classified as a Class C misdemeanor. The Courts, City Attorney and designated prosecutor, and judiciary of the City of Pharr are also hereby authorized to invoke this ordinance and applicable punishment, relief, restitution, and fines. SECTION 4. CUMULATIVE CLAUSE; REPEALING CLAUSE. The ordinance shall be cumulative of all ordinances dealing with the same subject and any provision in conflict with this ordinance is hereby repealed and the provisions of this Ordinance supersedes. The invalidity of any section, clause, sentence or provision of this ordinance shall not affect the validity of any other part thereof. SECTION 5. PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE. The importance of the subject matter of this Ordinance is such as to create an emergency and the reading of this Ordinance on three (3) separate readings is hereby waived and dispensed with and this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval in accordance with Section 8, Article 3 of the Charter of the City of Pharr, Texas. Publication, if necessary, may also be in caption form as allowed under Section 9 of the Pharr City Charter. SECTION 6: PROPER NOTICE AND MEETING. It is hereby officially found and determined that the meeting at which this Ordinance was passed was open to the public and that public notice of the time, place and purpose of said meeting was given as required by the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. APPROVED AND PASSED on the _____ reading the day of by the Board of City Commissioners of the City of Pharr, Texas.
, 2013,
CITY OF PHARR ______________________________ Mayor Leo “Polo” Palacios, Mayor
ATTEST: _____________________ City Clerk
APPROVED AND PASSED on the _____ reading the day of by the Board of City Commissioners of the City of Pharr, Texas.
, 2013,
CITY OF PHARR ______________________________ Mayor Leo “Polo” Palacios, Mayor ATTEST: _____________________ City Clerk
APPROVED AND PASSED on the _____ reading the day of by the Board of City Commissioners of the City of Pharr, Texas.
, 2013,
CITY OF PHARR ______________________________ Mayor Leo “Polo” Palacios, Mayor ATTEST: _____________________ City Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. O-2013- _______________ AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING CRITERIA FOR MUNICIPAL SERVICES SUCH AS PERMITTING, CERTIFICATES, OTHER CITY ISSUED AUTHORIZATIONS; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES BY ORDINANCE AND TEXAS LAWS; REPEALING PRIOR ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ORDAINING OTHER MATTERS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT HEREOF. WHEREAS, in accordance with Article I, Section 3 of the Pharr City Charter, the enumeration of powers granted and authorized by the charter shall not be held or deemed exclusive, but shall be in addition to the powers appropriate for the exercise necessary of local self government, and shall all powers granted by law, constitution, and ordinance; WHEREAS, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code section 51.001, the City has authority to adopt ordinances that are for the good government, peace, or order of the municipality or for the trade and commerce of the municipality and that are necessary to carry out powers granted to the City; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Texas Constitution, article XI, section 5, and Texas Local Government Code section 51.072, the City, as a home-rule municipality, has full power of local self government; BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF PHARR, TEXAS, THAT: SECTION 1: AUTHORITY; AREA. A.
The City of Pharr hereby adopts and enacts this Ordinance that shall be enforceable within the municipality’s municipal boundaries and extra territorial jurisdiction. This Ordinance and provisions herewith shall be included in the Pharr Code of Ordinances.
B.
As matters related to the public’s health, safety, and welfare is of the utmost concern, the City of Pharr shall be authorized to enforce, through its City Attorney, this Ordinance as may be allowed by law herein.
SECTION 2. ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY. Any department of the City of Pharr and personnel may refuse to contract or deny an application for a permit, certificate, license, service, or other issuance to any person, corporation, company, partnership, association, or organization that is in any way financially indebted to the City or its departments or corporations, is noncompliant with service or contractual obligations with the City or its departments or corporations, has a pending claim against the City or its
departments or corporations or any municipal officer or personnel, or is or may be liable to the City or its departments or corporations for any damage. SECTION 3. CIRCUMVENTION. It shall be unlawful for an applicant to knowingly conspire to circumvent this ordinance by allowing the use of its name, authority, or official government record, application, or contract to any person, business, or entity that to avoid the provisions, restrictions, and prohibitions of this Ordinance. A violation of this sub-section may subject any violator to criminal penalties as may applicable by law. SECTION 4. CUMULATIVE CLAUSE; REPEALING CLAUSE. The ordinance shall be cumulative of all ordinances dealing with the same subject and any provision in conflict with this ordinance is hereby repealed and the provisions of this Ordinance supersedes. The invalidity of any section, clause, sentence or provision of this ordinance shall not affect the validity of any other part thereof. SECTION 5. PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE. The importance of the subject matter of this Ordinance is such as to create an emergency and the reading of this Ordinance on three (3) separate readings is hereby waived and dispensed with and this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval in accordance with Section 8, Article 3 of the Charter of the City of Pharr, Texas. Publication, if necessary, may also be in caption form as allowed under Section 9 of the Pharr City Charter. SECTION 6: PROPER NOTICE AND MEETING. It is hereby officially found and determined that the meeting at which this Ordinance was passed was open to the public and that public notice of the time, place and purpose of said meeting was given as required by the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. APPROVED AND PASSED on the _____ reading the day of by the Board of City Commissioners of the City of Pharr, Texas.
, 2013,
CITY OF PHARR ______________________________ Mayor Leo “Polo” Palacios, Mayor ATTEST: _____________________ City Clerk
APPROVED AND PASSED on the _____ reading the day of by the Board of City Commissioners of the City of Pharr, Texas.
, 2013,
CITY OF PHARR ______________________________ Mayor Leo “Polo” Palacios, Mayor ATTEST: _____________________ City Clerk
APPROVED AND PASSED on the _____ reading the day of by the Board of City Commissioners of the City of Pharr, Texas.
, 2013,
CITY OF PHARR ______________________________ Mayor Leo “Polo” Palacios, Mayor ATTEST: _____________________ City Clerk
Pharr Police Department 1900 S. CAGE ● PHARR, TX 78577-6751 PH: (956) 784-7700 ● FAX: (956)781-9163
To: Mayor and City Commission Thru: Federico Sandoval, City Manager From: Ruben Villescas, Police Chief Date: November 21, 2013 Subj: Request for Resolution for Authorization to Submit Grant Application to the State of Texas Local Border Security Program FY 2014 for “Border Safeguarding Project” Background: This request was forwarded to the city manager for consideration by the city commission on Tuesday December 3, 2013. The Pharr Police Department has been actively engaged in law enforcement southbound operations at and near the Pharr International Bridge. The operations on certain occasions are conducted in partnership with U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents in efforts of detecting and seizing stolen vehicles, firearms, ammunition, drug money, and wanted persons. The State of Texas Local Border Security Program is seeking applications from police departments seeking to address border related criminal activity, outbound operations, disrupting gangs and cartel organizations, specific areas for crime, intelligence led policing, increase field intelligence and other activities to increase security and quality of life. The funding is for OVERTIME and Fuel expense ONLY. Discussion: We are seeking approval and a resolution authoring the application submittal to the State of Texas Local Border Security Program for funding that will assist this department continue and expand operations addressing outbound vehicles carrying contraband (drug currency, firearms, munitions), investigative services disrupting and detecting gang and cartel activity/operations in and around the City of Pharr, specific area for crime through gang-free zones and drug-free zones, intel-led policing and border related activity. This grant is for a funding amount to be determined and requires no match. The funding would pay for police officers/ personnel overtime to include fringe benefits and fuel/police unit expense. Recommendation: Based on the foregoing discussion, I hereby recommend that the city commission approve a resolution authorizing City Manager Fred Sandoval or his designee Police Chief Ruben Villescas to submit the application, accept any grant award, and enter any required agreements with the State of Texas.
State of Texas County of Hidalgo
City of Pharr
LOCAL BORDER SECURITY PROGRAM (LBSP 2014) GRANT RESOLUTION 2014 #
WHEREAS, The Pharr Police Department finds it in the best interest of the citizens of city of Pharr that the Border Safeguarding Project be operated for the fiscal year 01-18-14 to 08-31-2014; and WHEREAS, Pharr Police Department agrees to provide applicable matching funds for the said project as required by the Texas Ranger Division, Texas Department of Public Safety grant application; and WHEREAS, Pharr Police Department agrees that in the event of loss or misuse of the Texas Ranger Division, Texas Department of Public Safety funds, Pharr Police Department assures that the funds will be returned to the Texas Ranger Division, Texas Department of Public Safety in full. WHEREAS, the City of Pharr designates City Manager Fred Sandoval as the grantee’s authorized official. The authorized official and his designee Police Chief Ruben Villescas is given the power to apply for, accept, reject, alter or terminate the grant on behalf of the applicant agency and Whereas, the City of Pharr Designates Pharr Police Chief Ruben Villescas as the LBSP 2014 Grant Performance Officer. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Pharr Police Department approves submission of the grant application for the Border Safeguarding Border Project to the Texas Ranger Division, Texas Department of Public Safety. Approved and adopted by the board of commissioners of the City of Pharr, Texas on this the 3rd day of December, 2013, ad. City of Pharr
Leopoldo “Leo” Palacios, Mayor
Attest: ______________________________ Hilda Pedraza, City Clerk
Certification
The State of Texas County of Hidalgo City of Pharr I, Hilda Pedraza, duly appointed City Clerk of the City of Pharr, Texas, do hereby certify that the foregoing Constitutes a true and correctly copy of the original Resolution duly passed and adopted by the board of Commissioners of the City of Pharr, Texas, on the _3rd____day of __December__, 2013, ad. (Resolution no.____________)
In witness whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my official Signature and impressed the seal of the City of Pharr, Texas, This the _3rd day of _December_, 2013, ad.
City of Pharr _________________________ Hilda Pedraza, City Clerk
1777 N.E. Loop 410 Suite 500 San Antonio, TX 78217 Phone: 210‐826‐3200 Fax: 210‐826‐8876
November 27, 2013 Juan G. Guerra, CPA, MBA Chief Financial Officer (CFO) (International Bridge Director/Finance Director) P.O. Box 1729 118 S. Cage Blvd. City of Pharr, TX RE: CDM Smith Traffic and Revenue study proposal Greetings Mr. Guerra, CDM Smith Inc. is pleased to submit this proposal to assist the Pharr International Bridge, for conducting traffic and revenue (T&R) studies of varying complexity to evaluate the feasibility of tolling options under consideration for the bridges. CDM Smith is the unsurpassed industry leader serving toll agencies; has the strongest, most capable Texas‐based management team; proposes the best cost‐effective and innovative approaches; offers the most meaningful M/W/DBE plan and is a proven partner to toll agencies committed to their success. In December 2011, the merger of Camp Dresser & McKee Inc. and Wilbur Smith Associates was completed, including a name change to CDM Smith Inc. Under the terms of the merger, all previous history and experience of each firm accrues to the new firm. Founded in 1947, CDM Smith is an employee‐owned, full‐ service consulting, engineering, transportation, construction and operations firm. We have nearly 6,000 employees worldwide whose unwavering focus remains on creating innovative and lasting solutions that improve transportation mobility, environmental value, quality of life and economic prosperity. As the unsurpassed industry leader serving toll agencies, we have completed more than 30,000 projects nationwide and have worked in virtually every major metropolitan area in the country. CDM Smith’s employees include experienced traffic and toll revenue forecasters, traffic engineers, toll technology experts, transportation planners, structural and civil engineers, urban and regional planners, economists and related technical support staff. Our responses to the questions you asked us to address are as follows:
How soon can we start? – CDM Smith is prepared and ready to start working on the project upon receiving notice to proceed.
Juan G. Guerra, CPA, MBA November 27, 2013 Page 2
How long does the study take? – CDM Smith is proposing a detailed traffic and revenue study, also commonly referred to as Level‐2 Intermediate Traffic and Revenue study to gain a higher level of confidence in the analysis. This study will be based on collecting current traffic data, purchase of speed and delay data and using most current information in the region. CDM Smith can submit Traffic and Revenue results for the no expansion scenario, 1st bridge opening scenario, 2nd bridge opening scenario and both bridges opening scenarios including development of Traffic and Revenue estimates for one assumed condition of the Donna Alliance Bridge within 3 months after receiving the local MPO models, previous data/completed studies and confirmation of study assumptions. The Level‐2 Intermediate Traffic and Revenue study is not considered as Investment Grade and cannot be used for issuance of debt, but would provide the results needed to conduct a feasibility analysis.
How much does this study cost? –Traffic and Revenue services for the proposed Level‐2 Intermediate Traffic and Revenue study range from $280,000 to $300,000; depending on the final scope and availability of data. Some variables for the study are: need for data collection, model calibration, model development for future years, analyses, and submission of results. CDM Smith is prepared to tailor the services to best meet your needs, requirements, and within your budget. CDM Smith has the technical expertise to enhance a Level‐2 Intermediate Traffic and Revenue study to an Investment Grade study, which can be used for the issuance of debt. The development of Investment Grade Traffic and Revenue estimates is not included in this scope and fee and can be developed at a later time to best fit your needs and schedule.
What items do you need from the City of Pharr? – Transaction data, traffic count data, previously completed studies, Hidalgo County MPO regional model (request will be submitted through Pharr International Bridge to access this model) and any relevant background information.
How do we perform this study? – CDM Smith uses the following approach in conducting a detailed study usually referred to as Level‐2 Intermediate study:
Project Mobilization and Data Collection – Collection of MPO model databases, historical traffic information and general statistics and characteristics of the study corridor, including TxDOT and local entity data;
Field Studies – Traffic count collection (mainlane, ramps, 48‐hour or 7‐day, manual occupancy counts and turning movement counts), origin/destination (intercept, mail back or license plate matching), stated preference (SP) behavioral analysis (intercept or Internet web‐based surveys to capture travelers’ willingness‐to‐pay) and speed and delay runs (GPS based). The origin/destination and stated preference analyses are conducted for higher level studies;
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Economic Growth Assessment – Historical and forecasted population, employment, housing development, median incomes and local consumer price indices;
Traffic and Toll Revenue Analysis – Determining the toll potential of the bridge crossing based on diversionary characteristics and tools developed by CDM Smith through a wealth of historical toll databases and models. This task includes network coding, project phasing, calibration and validation of models, survey merging, toll optimization and sensitivity analyses, revenue projections and model sensitivity and stress testing;
Traffic and Toll Revenue Risk Assessment – A detailed look at the key parameters such as socioeconomics, regional development, income distributions, willingness‐to‐pay distributions and time‐of‐day and revenue day distributions, that may influence a corridor’s T&R potential with and without Monte Carlo simulation. This is conducted for higher than intermediate studies;
Meetings and Documentation –Technical handouts, letter and bound reports, electronic PDF copies and revenue tables for inclusion in financial models will be provided as needed on a scope approval basis;
Monitoring Services – In addition to the standard T&R analyses, the monitoring of current trends is also critical to strengthen the understanding of the traveling markets;
Our team has the required understanding of tolled facilities and previous experience with conducting a peer review of Hidalgo County International Bridge Trade Corridor Project investment grade study in 2011. For your project, we have the following staff readily available: Ram Maddali, PE, MS, MBA a licensed Professional Engineer in Texas and an associate for the CDM Smith’s Toll Finance and Technology (TFT) division with more than 20 years of experience will serve as the Project Manager. His recent project management experience includes: peer review of Hidalgo County International Bridge Trade Corridor Project investment grade study, US 281 preliminary toll study in Premont; IH 35E Managed Lanes Investment Grade study/Procurement Support, Tyler Loop 49 Level‐3 Investment Grade study, Austin MoPac Loop 1 Express Lanes Level‐2 study, IH 10 Managed Lanes Sketch Level study, SH 183 Level‐2 Traffic and Revenue study, and El Paso Loop 375 Cesar Chavez Level‐2 Managed Lanes study. His previous experience with a state department of transportation includes serving as a project manager for development of the statewide transportation improvement program and financial constraint analyses, Jefferson‐Randolph US 2 safety improvements project ($7 million project budget), Long‐Range Transportation Business Plan, Littleton Main Street improvements ($2.6 million project budget), and several corridor planning and feasibility studies. Mr. Maddali has extensive experience with public involvement and presenting complex information to public agencies, board members and members of the public. Michael Copeland, MCRP, AICP, Group Leader for Texas will serve as the Project Director and has more than 26 years of experience in transportation planning ranging from data collection and analysis, feasibility analysis to managing investment grade traffic and revenue studies for multi‐billion dollar toll road bond financing efforts. Mr. Copeland oversees engineers and planners conducting a variety of toll project feasibility analyses;
Juan G. Guerra, CPA, MBA November 27, 2013 Page 4 provides on‐going traffic monitoring services with weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting activities; conducts and manages a myriad of special studies such as managed lanes, alternative toll rates, variable congestion pricing, occupancy‐based tolling, speed limit analyses, fuel‐price effects, capacity and widening analyses, ramp improvement and modification analyses, economic analyses and origin/destination studies. He has nearly 10 years of MPO experience including 3.5 years as MPO transportation director. Mr. Copeland is currently the project director for the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) T&R services contract providing very similar services to that being requested by Pharr International Bridge. He has managed projects resulting in and supporting over $8 billion in revenue bond sales. His experience includes leading study teams in developing a project’s market value and has conducted numerous rating agency and toll road authority presentations on T&R studies.
Christopher Mwalwanda, MS, a vice president and national director of CDM Smith’s Toll Finance and Technology (TFT) division will serve as the Quality Control Lead. He has led more than 25 projects of varying complexity throughout the states of Texas, Oklahoma and Michigan. Mr. Mwalwanda has more than 15 years of experience in traffic modeling, revenue forecasting, financial feasibility assessments, traffic simulation, public outreach, presentations to rating agencies, strategic privatization and market evaluation support, and creation of innovative tools for toll traffic demand modeling application. His experience in supporting project development activities to both public toll road agencies and regional mobility authorities has included risk assessment, project valuation, bidder evaluation support and innovative managed lanes project analysis. He has participated in several Oklahoma Turnpike Authority bond issues totaling over $1 billion and has participated in presentations to the rating agencies and bond insurers. He also participated in numerous peer reviews, including the Hidalgo County Loop in McAllen, the US 290E and 183A in Austin, and the US 281 in San Antonio. In addition to the above Texas based staff, there is a team of 60 dedicated Traffic and Revenue professionals that are available to support Pharr International Bridge with this study. If you have any questions or would like any additional information, you may reach me via cell phone at 832‐ 623‐3447 or via email at [email protected]. Thank you again for your consideration. Best regards,
Eduardo J. Parra, P.E., LEED AP BD+C Principal Engineer CDM Smith Inc. TBPE Firm Registration No. F‐3043
Memorandum To:
Fred Sandoval – City Manager
From:
William F. Ueckert Jr., P.E. - City Engineer Dora E. Robles –E.I.T.
Date:
November 14, 2013
Re:
Agenda Item - Consideration and action, if any, request to advertise for the Purchase & Delivery of Construction Materials (Type D HMAC-limestone Aggregate, TY D Cold Mix, Type F Grade 3 Caliche) for Public Works annual use (FY 2013-2014).
Fred: The Public Works Department requested that we go out for bids for various Construction Materials (Type D HMAC-limestone Aggregate, TY D Cold Mix, Type F Grade 3 Caliche) for the Fiscal Year 2013-2014. The Engineering Department has completed specifications for the various Construction Materials. Attached is the estimated quantities and cost for materials. I recommend that we advertise for bids. The estimated cost for materials is $791,030.00
ESTIMATED COST
Project:
ITEM NO.
Construction Materials (FY 2013-2014)
EST QTY.
UNITS
DESCRIPTION
UNIT PRICE
TOTAL
1
10,100
TON
TY D HMAC (LIMESTONE AGGR.)
$75.00
$757,500.00
2
230
TON
TY D COLD MIX
$86.00
$19,780.00
3
5,500
TON
TY F GR 3 CALICHE
$2.50
$13,750.00
GRAND TOTAL: $791,030.00
Pharr Police Department 1900 S. CAGE ● PHARR, TX 78577-6751 PH: (956) 784-7700 ● FAX: (956)781-9163
To: Mayor and City Commission Thru: Fred Sandoval, City Manager From: Ruben Villescas, Police Chief Date: November 13, 2013 Subject: Request for Consideration and Approval of Adopting an Ordinance Establishing Juvenile Curfew Ordinance This request was routed to the City Manager’s office for consideration by the city commission. Background: In 2009 the Pharr Police Department submitted a request for consideration and approval of establishing a juvenile curfew ordinance. The ordinance, which established daytime and nighttime curfew hours was considered and approved by the commission on November 2009. The Texas Local Government Code requires that a city must adopt the ordinance every 3 years if it is not readopted within the same time period. The city is required to conduct a public hearing on the consideration of adopting the ordinance. During these years of the curfew existence we made the following juvenile arrest during curfew hours. Year # of Arrest during curfew hours 2009 Nov-Dec 08 2010 29 2011 18 2012 27 Total 96 This department has continued to be proactively addressing juvenile crime prevention and the positive influence of the youth of our community. We continue with our Bullying education program in our schools, gang prevention through its H2O (Helping to Overcome) gang reduction program, community outreach programs to include our annual soccer camp and the establishment of the Pharr Police Athletic League.
Discussion: The City of Pharr saw a decline of about 50 % of reported juvenile crime from 2010 thru 2013. Much can be attributed to this departments outreach programs and the partnerships with school districts, Pharr Boys and Girls Club, non-profit organizations and the existence of a daytime and nighttime curfew ordinance. This department has been involved in planning discussions with personnel from Cinemark Theater whom expect to open the business on or about December 13, 2013. This venue will vastly expand the entertainment available to the citizens of Pharr the public from the entire Hidalgo County. There are expectations that our public accessing the theater will include youth from Pharr and throughout the county. This would be one way in which the curfew ordinance would allow our youth and youth from surrounding communities to enjoy pleasant entertainment but also prevent unsupervised youth from loitering after hours or during school hours at the business. The department recommends that a same ordinance as adopted in 2009 be adopted at this meeting for the years 2013-2016. ( copy of 2009 ordinance is attached ) Recommendation: Based on the foregoing discussion, I hereby recommend that the City Commission approve the adoption this Juvenile Curfew Ordinance and do so in the 1st reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 0-2013-_____ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PHARR, TEXAS PROVIDING FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND PROCEDURE FOR ADOPTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A MORATORIUM ON THE ISSUANCE OF ANY PERMITS FOR USED MOTOR VEHICLE BUSINESSES WITHIN THE CITY OF PHARR IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, SUBCHAPTER E, SECTION 212; NOTICE AND HEARING; TEMPORARY MORATORIUM; PUBLIC HEARINGS; FINAL DETERMINATION; FINDINGS; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, the City of Pharr desires to comply with all state and local laws in establishing a moratorium on the issuance of any permits for used motor vehicle businesses within the City of Pharr from being detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare of the residents of the City of Pharr. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF PHARR, THAT: SECTION 1:
NOTICE AND HEARING.
On November 8, 2013, the City of Pharr published notice of hearing in The Monitor pursuant to Sections 212.133 and 212.134 of the Texas Local Government Code. SECTION 2:
TEMPORARY MORATORIUM.
Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 212.134(c), a temporary moratorium shall take effect on the fifth business day after the date a notice is published. On November 8, 2013, the City of Pharr published notice of hearing in The Monitor; thus, a temporary moratorium shall take effect on or about the 15th day of November, 2013. SECTION 3:
PUBLIC HEARINGS; FINAL DETERMINATION.
A. Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 212.134(d), the City of Pharr will conduct two (2) public hearings in accordance with the above referenced provision as followed: 1st Public Hearing:
November 12, 2013 –
2nd Public Hearing:
November 18, 2013 –
Planning and Zoning Commission; Board of Commissioners;
On November 18, 2013, within twelve (12) days after the date of the first public hearing, the City of Pharr made a final a determination on the imposition of a moratorium by passing Resolution R-2013-70.
SECTION 4: JUSTIFICATION FOR MORATORIUM; EXPIRATION. A.
B.
The City of Pharr based on reasonably available information has determined and found that evidence exists that the issuance of any permits for used motor vehicle businesses within the City of Pharr may be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare of the residents of the City of Pharr. As a result, applying existing commercial development ordinances or regulations and other applicable laws is inadequate to prevent the used motor vehicle businesses from being detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare of the residents of the City of Pharr pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 212.1352 as follows: (a)
The geographical boundaries in which the moratorium will apply are any areas within the legal territories and boundaries of the City of Pharr, Texas;
(b)
The specific properties to which the moratorium will apply are any properties that are within the legal territories and boundaries of the City of Pharr, Texas. This provision shall not be intended to apply to businesses that currently legally exist and operate within the City of Pharr;
(c)
The objectives to be achieved during the effective time of the moratorium shall be to analyze whether new ordinances and regulations are necessary to prevent business licenses for used motor vehicle businesses as indicated herein that may be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare of the residents of the City of Pharr.
The moratorium established herein expires on the 90th day after the date the moratorium takes effect pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 212.1362 and city charter.
SECTION 5: SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. Any and all ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are repealed. The invalidity of any section, clause, sentence or provision of this ordinance shall not affect the validity of any other part thereof. The effects of this Ordinance shall at all times be in compliance with state, federal, and other guidelines as directed. SECTION 6: EFFECTIVE DATE; PUBLICATION. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon passage by a vote of not less than a majority of all the members of the Board of Commissioners and executed by the Mayor and City Clerk following not less than two (2) readings of the ordinance in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 212.134(f), and also in caption form as allowed under Section 9 of the Pharr City Charter. This Ordinance may be published, after passage, in one issue of the official paper.
SECTION 7: PROPER NOTICE AND MEETING. It is hereby officially found and determined that the meeting at which this Ordinance was passed was open to the public and that public notice of the time, place and purpose of said meeting was given as required by the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE FIRST READING BY THE BOARD OF CITY COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF PHARR, TEXAS, on this the 18th day of November, 2013. CITY OF PHARR
_______________________________ LEOPOLDO “POLO” PALACIOS, JR. MAYOR ATTEST:
__________________________ HILDA PEDRAZA, CITY CLERK
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE SECOND AND FINAL READING BY THE BOARD OF CITY COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF PHARR, TEXAS, on this the 3rd day of December, 2013. CITY OF PHARR
_______________________________ LEOPOLDO “POLO” PALACIOS, JR. MAYOR ATTEST:
__________________________ HILDA PEDRAZA, CITY CLERK
ORDINANCE NO. O-2013- _______________ AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING APPLICABLE AUTHORITY AND AREA; DESIGNATING CERTAIN CODE VIOLATIONS AS CLASS C MISDEMEANORS; PENALTIES, RESTITUTION, PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES BY ORDINANCE AND TEXAS LAWS; REPEALING PRIOR ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ORDAINING OTHER MATTERS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT HEREOF. WHEREAS, in accordance with Article I, Section 3 of the Pharr City Charter, the enumeration of powers granted and authorized by the charter shall not be held or deemed exclusive, but shall be in addition to the powers appropriate for the exercise necessary of local self government, and shall all powers granted by law, constitution, and ordinance; WHEREAS, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code section 51.001, the City has authority to adopt ordinances that are for the good government, peace, or order of the municipality or for the trade and commerce of the municipality and that are necessary to carry out powers granted to the City; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Texas Constitution, article XI, section 5, and Texas Local Government Code section 51.072, the City, as a home-rule municipality, has full power of local self government; BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF PHARR, TEXAS, THAT: SECTION 1: AUTHORITY; AREA. A.
The City of Pharr hereby adopts and enacts this Ordinance that shall be enforceable within the municipality’s municipal boundaries and extra territorial jurisdiction. This Ordinance and provisions herewith shall be included in the Pharr Code of Ordinances.
B.
As matters related to the public’s health, safety, and welfare is of the utmost concern, the City of Pharr shall be authorized to enforce, through its City Attorney, this Ordinance as may be allowed by law herein.
SECTION 2. CODE VIOLATIONS THAT IMPOSE FINE; CRIMINAL ACT. As stated in the municipal code of ordinances, any violator that is the subject of a fine between $500.00 and $5,000.00 may also be liable under the Texas Penal Code and charged with a Class C misdemeanor. Any violations arising from this ordinance shall also be subject to the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. SECTION 3. MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY. Any municipal personnel, including but not limited to code enforcement officers, law enforcement, and authorized fire department personnel, shall invoke this ordinance and any other applicable criminal charge classified as a Class C misdemeanor. The Courts, City Attorney and designated prosecutor, and judiciary of the City of Pharr are also hereby authorized to invoke this ordinance and applicable punishment, relief, restitution, and fines. SECTION 4. CUMULATIVE CLAUSE; REPEALING CLAUSE. The ordinance shall be cumulative of all ordinances dealing with the same subject and any provision in conflict with this ordinance is hereby repealed and the provisions of this Ordinance supersedes. The invalidity of any section, clause, sentence or provision of this ordinance shall not affect the validity of any other part thereof. SECTION 5. PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE. The importance of the subject matter of this Ordinance is such as to create an emergency and the reading of this Ordinance on three (3) separate readings is hereby waived and dispensed with and this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval in accordance with Section 8, Article 3 of the Charter of the City of Pharr, Texas. Publication, if necessary, may also be in caption form as allowed under Section 9 of the Pharr City Charter. SECTION 6: PROPER NOTICE AND MEETING. It is hereby officially found and determined that the meeting at which this Ordinance was passed was open to the public and that public notice of the time, place and purpose of said meeting was given as required by the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. APPROVED AND PASSED on the _____ reading the day of by the Board of City Commissioners of the City of Pharr, Texas.
, 2013,
CITY OF PHARR ______________________________ Mayor Leo “Polo” Palacios, Mayor
ATTEST: _____________________ City Clerk
APPROVED AND PASSED on the _____ reading the day of by the Board of City Commissioners of the City of Pharr, Texas.
, 2013,
CITY OF PHARR ______________________________ Mayor Leo “Polo” Palacios, Mayor ATTEST: _____________________ City Clerk
APPROVED AND PASSED on the _____ reading the day of by the Board of City Commissioners of the City of Pharr, Texas.
, 2013,
CITY OF PHARR ______________________________ Mayor Leo “Polo” Palacios, Mayor ATTEST: _____________________ City Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. O-2013- _______________ AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING CRITERIA FOR MUNICIPAL SERVICES SUCH AS PERMITTING, CERTIFICATES, OTHER CITY ISSUED AUTHORIZATIONS; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES BY ORDINANCE AND TEXAS LAWS; REPEALING PRIOR ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ORDAINING OTHER MATTERS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT HEREOF. WHEREAS, in accordance with Article I, Section 3 of the Pharr City Charter, the enumeration of powers granted and authorized by the charter shall not be held or deemed exclusive, but shall be in addition to the powers appropriate for the exercise necessary of local self government, and shall all powers granted by law, constitution, and ordinance; WHEREAS, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code section 51.001, the City has authority to adopt ordinances that are for the good government, peace, or order of the municipality or for the trade and commerce of the municipality and that are necessary to carry out powers granted to the City; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Texas Constitution, article XI, section 5, and Texas Local Government Code section 51.072, the City, as a home-rule municipality, has full power of local self government; BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF PHARR, TEXAS, THAT: SECTION 1: AUTHORITY; AREA. A.
The City of Pharr hereby adopts and enacts this Ordinance that shall be enforceable within the municipality’s municipal boundaries and extra territorial jurisdiction. This Ordinance and provisions herewith shall be included in the Pharr Code of Ordinances.
B.
As matters related to the public’s health, safety, and welfare is of the utmost concern, the City of Pharr shall be authorized to enforce, through its City Attorney, this Ordinance as may be allowed by law herein.
SECTION 2. ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY. Any department of the City of Pharr and personnel may refuse to contract or deny an application for a permit, certificate, license, service, or other issuance to any person, corporation, company, partnership, association, or organization that is in any way financially indebted to the City or its departments or corporations, is noncompliant with service or contractual obligations with the City or its departments or corporations, has a pending claim against the City or its
departments or corporations or any municipal officer or personnel, or is or may be liable to the City or its departments or corporations for any damage. SECTION 3. CIRCUMVENTION. It shall be unlawful for an applicant to knowingly conspire to circumvent this ordinance by allowing the use of its name, authority, or official government record, application, or contract to any person, business, or entity that to avoid the provisions, restrictions, and prohibitions of this Ordinance. A violation of this sub-section may subject any violator to criminal penalties as may applicable by law. SECTION 4. CUMULATIVE CLAUSE; REPEALING CLAUSE. The ordinance shall be cumulative of all ordinances dealing with the same subject and any provision in conflict with this ordinance is hereby repealed and the provisions of this Ordinance supersedes. The invalidity of any section, clause, sentence or provision of this ordinance shall not affect the validity of any other part thereof. SECTION 5. PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE. The importance of the subject matter of this Ordinance is such as to create an emergency and the reading of this Ordinance on three (3) separate readings is hereby waived and dispensed with and this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval in accordance with Section 8, Article 3 of the Charter of the City of Pharr, Texas. Publication, if necessary, may also be in caption form as allowed under Section 9 of the Pharr City Charter. SECTION 6: PROPER NOTICE AND MEETING. It is hereby officially found and determined that the meeting at which this Ordinance was passed was open to the public and that public notice of the time, place and purpose of said meeting was given as required by the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. APPROVED AND PASSED on the _____ reading the day of by the Board of City Commissioners of the City of Pharr, Texas.
, 2013,
CITY OF PHARR ______________________________ Mayor Leo “Polo” Palacios, Mayor ATTEST: _____________________ City Clerk
APPROVED AND PASSED on the _____ reading the day of by the Board of City Commissioners of the City of Pharr, Texas.
, 2013,
CITY OF PHARR ______________________________ Mayor Leo “Polo” Palacios, Mayor ATTEST: _____________________ City Clerk
APPROVED AND PASSED on the _____ reading the day of by the Board of City Commissioners of the City of Pharr, Texas.
, 2013,
CITY OF PHARR ______________________________ Mayor Leo “Polo” Palacios, Mayor ATTEST: _____________________ City Clerk
Pharr Police Department 1900 S. CAGE ● PHARR, TX 78577-6751 PH: (956) 784-7700 ● FAX: (956)781-9163
To: Mayor and City Commission Thru: Federico Sandoval, City Manager From: Ruben Villescas, Police Chief Date: November 21, 2013 Subj: Request for Resolution for Authorization to Submit Grant Application to the State of Texas Local Border Security Program FY 2014 for “Border Safeguarding Project” Background: This request was forwarded to the city manager for consideration by the city commission on Tuesday December 3, 2013. The Pharr Police Department has been actively engaged in law enforcement southbound operations at and near the Pharr International Bridge. The operations on certain occasions are conducted in partnership with U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents in efforts of detecting and seizing stolen vehicles, firearms, ammunition, drug money, and wanted persons. The State of Texas Local Border Security Program is seeking applications from police departments seeking to address border related criminal activity, outbound operations, disrupting gangs and cartel organizations, specific areas for crime, intelligence led policing, increase field intelligence and other activities to increase security and quality of life. The funding is for OVERTIME and Fuel expense ONLY. Discussion: We are seeking approval and a resolution authoring the application submittal to the State of Texas Local Border Security Program for funding that will assist this department continue and expand operations addressing outbound vehicles carrying contraband (drug currency, firearms, munitions), investigative services disrupting and detecting gang and cartel activity/operations in and around the City of Pharr, specific area for crime through gang-free zones and drug-free zones, intel-led policing and border related activity. This grant is for a funding amount to be determined and requires no match. The funding would pay for police officers/ personnel overtime to include fringe benefits and fuel/police unit expense. Recommendation: Based on the foregoing discussion, I hereby recommend that the city commission approve a resolution authorizing City Manager Fred Sandoval or his designee Police Chief Ruben Villescas to submit the application, accept any grant award, and enter any required agreements with the State of Texas.
State of Texas County of Hidalgo
City of Pharr
LOCAL BORDER SECURITY PROGRAM (LBSP 2014) GRANT RESOLUTION 2014 #
WHEREAS, The Pharr Police Department finds it in the best interest of the citizens of city of Pharr that the Border Safeguarding Project be operated for the fiscal year 01-18-14 to 08-31-2014; and WHEREAS, Pharr Police Department agrees to provide applicable matching funds for the said project as required by the Texas Ranger Division, Texas Department of Public Safety grant application; and WHEREAS, Pharr Police Department agrees that in the event of loss or misuse of the Texas Ranger Division, Texas Department of Public Safety funds, Pharr Police Department assures that the funds will be returned to the Texas Ranger Division, Texas Department of Public Safety in full. WHEREAS, the City of Pharr designates City Manager Fred Sandoval as the grantee’s authorized official. The authorized official and his designee Police Chief Ruben Villescas is given the power to apply for, accept, reject, alter or terminate the grant on behalf of the applicant agency and Whereas, the City of Pharr Designates Pharr Police Chief Ruben Villescas as the LBSP 2014 Grant Performance Officer. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Pharr Police Department approves submission of the grant application for the Border Safeguarding Border Project to the Texas Ranger Division, Texas Department of Public Safety. Approved and adopted by the board of commissioners of the City of Pharr, Texas on this the 3rd day of December, 2013, ad. City of Pharr
Leopoldo “Leo” Palacios, Mayor
Attest: ______________________________ Hilda Pedraza, City Clerk
Certification
The State of Texas County of Hidalgo City of Pharr I, Hilda Pedraza, duly appointed City Clerk of the City of Pharr, Texas, do hereby certify that the foregoing Constitutes a true and correctly copy of the original Resolution duly passed and adopted by the board of Commissioners of the City of Pharr, Texas, on the _3rd____day of __December__, 2013, ad. (Resolution no.____________)
In witness whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my official Signature and impressed the seal of the City of Pharr, Texas, This the _3rd day of _December_, 2013, ad.
City of Pharr _________________________ Hilda Pedraza, City Clerk
1777 N.E. Loop 410 Suite 500 San Antonio, TX 78217 Phone: 210‐826‐3200 Fax: 210‐826‐8876
November 27, 2013 Juan G. Guerra, CPA, MBA Chief Financial Officer (CFO) (International Bridge Director/Finance Director) P.O. Box 1729 118 S. Cage Blvd. City of Pharr, TX RE: CDM Smith Traffic and Revenue study proposal Greetings Mr. Guerra, CDM Smith Inc. is pleased to submit this proposal to assist the Pharr International Bridge, for conducting traffic and revenue (T&R) studies of varying complexity to evaluate the feasibility of tolling options under consideration for the bridges. CDM Smith is the unsurpassed industry leader serving toll agencies; has the strongest, most capable Texas‐based management team; proposes the best cost‐effective and innovative approaches; offers the most meaningful M/W/DBE plan and is a proven partner to toll agencies committed to their success. In December 2011, the merger of Camp Dresser & McKee Inc. and Wilbur Smith Associates was completed, including a name change to CDM Smith Inc. Under the terms of the merger, all previous history and experience of each firm accrues to the new firm. Founded in 1947, CDM Smith is an employee‐owned, full‐ service consulting, engineering, transportation, construction and operations firm. We have nearly 6,000 employees worldwide whose unwavering focus remains on creating innovative and lasting solutions that improve transportation mobility, environmental value, quality of life and economic prosperity. As the unsurpassed industry leader serving toll agencies, we have completed more than 30,000 projects nationwide and have worked in virtually every major metropolitan area in the country. CDM Smith’s employees include experienced traffic and toll revenue forecasters, traffic engineers, toll technology experts, transportation planners, structural and civil engineers, urban and regional planners, economists and related technical support staff. Our responses to the questions you asked us to address are as follows:
How soon can we start? – CDM Smith is prepared and ready to start working on the project upon receiving notice to proceed.
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How long does the study take? – CDM Smith is proposing a detailed traffic and revenue study, also commonly referred to as Level‐2 Intermediate Traffic and Revenue study to gain a higher level of confidence in the analysis. This study will be based on collecting current traffic data, purchase of speed and delay data and using most current information in the region. CDM Smith can submit Traffic and Revenue results for the no expansion scenario, 1st bridge opening scenario, 2nd bridge opening scenario and both bridges opening scenarios including development of Traffic and Revenue estimates for one assumed condition of the Donna Alliance Bridge within 3 months after receiving the local MPO models, previous data/completed studies and confirmation of study assumptions. The Level‐2 Intermediate Traffic and Revenue study is not considered as Investment Grade and cannot be used for issuance of debt, but would provide the results needed to conduct a feasibility analysis.
How much does this study cost? –Traffic and Revenue services for the proposed Level‐2 Intermediate Traffic and Revenue study range from $280,000 to $300,000; depending on the final scope and availability of data. Some variables for the study are: need for data collection, model calibration, model development for future years, analyses, and submission of results. CDM Smith is prepared to tailor the services to best meet your needs, requirements, and within your budget. CDM Smith has the technical expertise to enhance a Level‐2 Intermediate Traffic and Revenue study to an Investment Grade study, which can be used for the issuance of debt. The development of Investment Grade Traffic and Revenue estimates is not included in this scope and fee and can be developed at a later time to best fit your needs and schedule.
What items do you need from the City of Pharr? – Transaction data, traffic count data, previously completed studies, Hidalgo County MPO regional model (request will be submitted through Pharr International Bridge to access this model) and any relevant background information.
How do we perform this study? – CDM Smith uses the following approach in conducting a detailed study usually referred to as Level‐2 Intermediate study:
Project Mobilization and Data Collection – Collection of MPO model databases, historical traffic information and general statistics and characteristics of the study corridor, including TxDOT and local entity data;
Field Studies – Traffic count collection (mainlane, ramps, 48‐hour or 7‐day, manual occupancy counts and turning movement counts), origin/destination (intercept, mail back or license plate matching), stated preference (SP) behavioral analysis (intercept or Internet web‐based surveys to capture travelers’ willingness‐to‐pay) and speed and delay runs (GPS based). The origin/destination and stated preference analyses are conducted for higher level studies;
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Economic Growth Assessment – Historical and forecasted population, employment, housing development, median incomes and local consumer price indices;
Traffic and Toll Revenue Analysis – Determining the toll potential of the bridge crossing based on diversionary characteristics and tools developed by CDM Smith through a wealth of historical toll databases and models. This task includes network coding, project phasing, calibration and validation of models, survey merging, toll optimization and sensitivity analyses, revenue projections and model sensitivity and stress testing;
Traffic and Toll Revenue Risk Assessment – A detailed look at the key parameters such as socioeconomics, regional development, income distributions, willingness‐to‐pay distributions and time‐of‐day and revenue day distributions, that may influence a corridor’s T&R potential with and without Monte Carlo simulation. This is conducted for higher than intermediate studies;
Meetings and Documentation –Technical handouts, letter and bound reports, electronic PDF copies and revenue tables for inclusion in financial models will be provided as needed on a scope approval basis;
Monitoring Services – In addition to the standard T&R analyses, the monitoring of current trends is also critical to strengthen the understanding of the traveling markets;
Our team has the required understanding of tolled facilities and previous experience with conducting a peer review of Hidalgo County International Bridge Trade Corridor Project investment grade study in 2011. For your project, we have the following staff readily available: Ram Maddali, PE, MS, MBA a licensed Professional Engineer in Texas and an associate for the CDM Smith’s Toll Finance and Technology (TFT) division with more than 20 years of experience will serve as the Project Manager. His recent project management experience includes: peer review of Hidalgo County International Bridge Trade Corridor Project investment grade study, US 281 preliminary toll study in Premont; IH 35E Managed Lanes Investment Grade study/Procurement Support, Tyler Loop 49 Level‐3 Investment Grade study, Austin MoPac Loop 1 Express Lanes Level‐2 study, IH 10 Managed Lanes Sketch Level study, SH 183 Level‐2 Traffic and Revenue study, and El Paso Loop 375 Cesar Chavez Level‐2 Managed Lanes study. His previous experience with a state department of transportation includes serving as a project manager for development of the statewide transportation improvement program and financial constraint analyses, Jefferson‐Randolph US 2 safety improvements project ($7 million project budget), Long‐Range Transportation Business Plan, Littleton Main Street improvements ($2.6 million project budget), and several corridor planning and feasibility studies. Mr. Maddali has extensive experience with public involvement and presenting complex information to public agencies, board members and members of the public. Michael Copeland, MCRP, AICP, Group Leader for Texas will serve as the Project Director and has more than 26 years of experience in transportation planning ranging from data collection and analysis, feasibility analysis to managing investment grade traffic and revenue studies for multi‐billion dollar toll road bond financing efforts. Mr. Copeland oversees engineers and planners conducting a variety of toll project feasibility analyses;
Juan G. Guerra, CPA, MBA November 27, 2013 Page 4 provides on‐going traffic monitoring services with weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting activities; conducts and manages a myriad of special studies such as managed lanes, alternative toll rates, variable congestion pricing, occupancy‐based tolling, speed limit analyses, fuel‐price effects, capacity and widening analyses, ramp improvement and modification analyses, economic analyses and origin/destination studies. He has nearly 10 years of MPO experience including 3.5 years as MPO transportation director. Mr. Copeland is currently the project director for the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) T&R services contract providing very similar services to that being requested by Pharr International Bridge. He has managed projects resulting in and supporting over $8 billion in revenue bond sales. His experience includes leading study teams in developing a project’s market value and has conducted numerous rating agency and toll road authority presentations on T&R studies.
Christopher Mwalwanda, MS, a vice president and national director of CDM Smith’s Toll Finance and Technology (TFT) division will serve as the Quality Control Lead. He has led more than 25 projects of varying complexity throughout the states of Texas, Oklahoma and Michigan. Mr. Mwalwanda has more than 15 years of experience in traffic modeling, revenue forecasting, financial feasibility assessments, traffic simulation, public outreach, presentations to rating agencies, strategic privatization and market evaluation support, and creation of innovative tools for toll traffic demand modeling application. His experience in supporting project development activities to both public toll road agencies and regional mobility authorities has included risk assessment, project valuation, bidder evaluation support and innovative managed lanes project analysis. He has participated in several Oklahoma Turnpike Authority bond issues totaling over $1 billion and has participated in presentations to the rating agencies and bond insurers. He also participated in numerous peer reviews, including the Hidalgo County Loop in McAllen, the US 290E and 183A in Austin, and the US 281 in San Antonio. In addition to the above Texas based staff, there is a team of 60 dedicated Traffic and Revenue professionals that are available to support Pharr International Bridge with this study. If you have any questions or would like any additional information, you may reach me via cell phone at 832‐ 623‐3447 or via email at [email protected]. Thank you again for your consideration. Best regards,
Eduardo J. Parra, P.E., LEED AP BD+C Principal Engineer CDM Smith Inc. TBPE Firm Registration No. F‐3043
