Pastor Joe Rangel with the SOBA Church gave the invocation.

The Minutes of the January 21, 2025, City Council Meeting were presented for approval.

The City of Saginaw's ADA Coordinator, Maria Hernandez, is requesting the formal approval of the City of Saginaw's Americans with Disabilities Act Transition (ADA) Transition Plan and Self-Evaluation with Resolution No. 2025-02. 

The ADA Transition Plan and Self-Evaluation was developed in eight phases in collaboration with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. The project entered its final phase, Phase 5, in 2024. Council was introduced to the Phase 5 project details at the September 17, 2024 council meeting. Matt Poole, P.E., with Kimley-Horn, informed Council that the focus of the last phase will be developing a improvement schedule and communicating the costs associated with sidewalk corridors and curb ramp repairs.  

In 2024, Texas Department of Transportation asked its subrecipients to complete two survey to asses overall ADA Compliance. The City of Saginaw achieved a "Satisfactory" status with a follow-up monitoring scheduled for early 2026. TxDOT provided a response letter where they identified responses that were insufficient. The ADA Coordinator has been working with TxDOT's Compliance Program Specialist, city staff and Matt Poole, in addressing areas where the city is non-compliant to remediate the issues. 

TxDOT has requested an official document stating that city leadership is aware of the ADA compliance and non-compliance inventory within the city's programs and services. 

Resolution No. 2025-02 will act as a formal approval of the ADA Transition Plan and Self-Evaluation, which identifies all compliance and non-compliance barriers, in effect satisfying the TxDOT requirement. Staff recommends approval.

Fire Chief Doug Spears is seaking approval to donate a set of hydraulic rescue tools to a volunteer fire department that can potentially get the equipment repaired or replace the primary component to provide their department a rescue capability they don't currently have. The equipment is beyond it's customary service life and is currently out-of service due to the repairs necessary to get the tools back to a useful state. Staff recommends approval of the equipment to be donated to Lake Arrowhead Volunteer Fire Department in Henrietta Texas.

The proposed Agreement to Provide Professional Services is with Janice England. Per the agreement, Mrs. England will provide support and guidance to City Staff, as needed, for ongoing City Council meetings agendas, minutes, ordinances, resolutions, election process, open records requests, records management, legal notices, property liens, and any special projects. Staff recommends approval.

For many years the City has entered into interlocal agreement (ILA) with Tarrant County ESD #1 (TCESD#1) to provide fire and EMS coverage to designated areas of unincorporated Tarrant County in exchange for monetary payment. As part of our ILA TCESD#1 provides our city with a tanker fire apparatus to provide the necessary water supply to the unincorporated areas where water for fire protection does not readily exist. 

As with previous ILAs submitted, we have been awarded an equipment grant in the amount of $25,000. The grant funds will be utilized to replace PPE, commonly referred to as bunker gear, that has reached or is nearing the expiration of its mandated useful term. The ILA includes a payment in the amount of $141,600 with an additional $25,000 in equipment grant award. Staff recommends approval of the ILA as presented. 

The proposed revisions make it clear that all contractors and subcontractors doing work with the City must register with the City, even if the contractor/subcontractor is not required to be licensed by the State.  Ordinance No. 2025-04 addresses these revisions. Staff recommends approval.

City Manager Reaume discussed the proposed propositions for a potential bond election on May 3, 2025. He gave a brief recap of the meetings and recommendations of the Bond Committee. The timeline for calling a bond election was explained. Mayor Flippo explained the Council's options. Councilmember Lawson commented that there are still many questions regarding a bond election in May. He added that the City does have a need for an animal shelter. He suggested that the potential bond election be moved to November which will allow meetings to be held to focus on the potential bond propositions and recommendations of the Bond Committee.

Ruben Esqueda, Vice President of Development for Blue Ridge Atlantic Development presented a proposal for an independent senior living, 55 years and older facility (Saginaw Main Street Apartments) on property located at 615 North Saginaw Boulevard.

Mayor Flippo executive declared the meeting recessed into Executive Session at 6:48 p.m.

Mayor Flippo declared the meeting back in Regular Session at 7:11 p.m.

Ms. Whitney Berry, Community Link Farmer's Market Coordinator, gave a brief overview of the 2025 Season and its continued growth and educational success . There was discussion by Councilmember Bighorse suggesting a Rehab/First Aid Station that would have basic first aid supplies, cold water and shaded area for market customers during the season. Council agreed with the idea from Chief Spears of having "CERT" at the market to help with those basic first aid needs. This suggestion would be on a trial bases and evaluated by staff if an alternate solution is necessary. There was also discussion that on big events, that the city would have police and fire staff working at the event.

The proposed agreement with Community Link Mission, Inc. is for the period of the 2025-2027 seasons. The only substantial change is that this would have 2 annual renewals with a 3% cost escalator. Annual Renewals for the 2025 season-$39,672.00; 2026 season- $40,862.00; and 2027 season-$42,088.00. Funds are available in account # 21-5245-32, Hotel/Motel Tax, Contract Services in the amount of $40,000 for the 2025 season. Staff recommends approval.

City Manager Reaume gave a brief overview of the projects on the proposed 2025 Work Plan. Resolution No. 2025-03 addresses the adoption of the 2025 Work Plan.

CITY COUNCIL

2025 ANNUAL STRATEGIC PROJECT LIST AND WORK PLAN

1. Community Garden Committee
2. Relocation of Depot Building
3. Design Criteria for Carports
4. Employee Personnel Manual Update
5. 2025 Bond (Communication and Informational Awareness)
6. Community Special Events Committee
7. Creation of "Friends of Parks" or other parks-related non-profits
8. Decorative Lighting Project (Carryover)
9. Old Fire Station Site Redevelopment
10. Citywide Tree Assessment (Non-profit/Grant-Funded)
11. Texas Comptroller Transparency Stars Program
12. Engineering and Design Services Review
13. Public Works Work Order Software Review
14. Review Rental Inspection Program
15. ADA Review Committee of City Staff