City of Saginaw
Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 6:00 PM
1. Call To Order
1.A. Call To Order -- Todd Flippo, Mayor
1.B. Pledges--Pledge of Allegiance to the United States; Pledge of Allegiance to the State of Texas--"Honor the Texas Flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one State under God, one and indivisible"
1.C. Invocation
1.D. Audience Participation--Anyone wishing to speak during the discussion of an item listed on the agenda must complete an audience participation form. These forms are located by the Police Chief. After completing the form, give it to the City Secretary. She will give it to the Mayor. The Mayor will call on you when that item is discussed. You will have three (3) minutes to make your comments.
2. Consent Agenda
2.A. Action Regarding Approval of Minutes June 17, 2025 Meeting--Vicky Vega, City Secretary
2.B. Action Regarding Ordinance No. 2025-14, 2025 Annual Service Plan Update and 2025 Assessment Roll for Public Improvements for the Beltmill Public Improvement District--Gabe Reaume, City Manager
2.C. Action Regarding Approval of Purchase Order of Cabling and Wi-Fi Equipment and Implementation for the New Public Library & Senior Center - Lee Howell, Assistant City Manager
2.D. Action regarding Ad Valorem Tax Collection Contract with Tarrant County for Tax Years 2025 through 2027--Kim Quin, Finance Director
2.E. Action regarding Beltmill Public Improvement District (PID) assessment collection contract with Tarrant County for Tax Years 2025 through 2027. --Kim Quin, Finance Director
2.F. Action Regarding the Park Board's 2025 Train & Grain Ride Sponsorship -- Pedro Zambrano, Director of Economic & Community Engagement
2.G. Action Regarding Approval of Resolution No. 2025-13, Authorizing the City to enter into an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the installation of upgraded roadway signage and pavement markings at highway-rail grade crossings; authorizing the maintenance of such railroad pavement markings and roadway signs (off-system) following said upgrades and installation; authorizing city officials and employees to take necessary actions; and providing an effective date.--Randy Newsom, Director of Public Works
2.H. Action Regarding Resolution No. 2025-14, Suspending the July 31, 2025 effective date of Oncor Electric Delivery Company’s requested rate change to permit the City time to study the request and to establish reasonable rates; approving cooperation with the Steering Committee of Cities Served by Oncor to hire legal and consulting services and to negotiate with the Company and direct any necessary litigation and appeals; finding that the meeting at which this resolution is passed is open to the public as required by law; requiring notice of this resolution to the Company and legal counsel for the Steering Committee--Bryn Meredith, City Attorney
2.I. Consideration and Action Regarding a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Saginaw and Community Link for the Vendor Management for the 2025 Train and Grain Festival--Pedro Zambrano, Director of Economic & Community Engagement
3. Proclamations-Presentations
3.A. Employee Recognitions/Presentations--Gabe Reaume, City Manager
3.B. Recognition of Thomas Weaver, Former Parks Advisory Board Chairman -- Maria Hernandez, Planning Tech
3.C. FY 2025/2026 Budget Workshop--Kim Quin, Finance Director
3.D. 2025 Workplan Update--Gabe Reaume, City Manager
4. Public Hearings
4.A. PUBLIC HEARING--Consideration and Action Regarding a Request for a Specific Use Permit to Allow a Carport at 1004 Greenbriar Ct.--Maria Hernandez, Planning Technician
4.B. PUBLIC HEARING- Consideration and Action Regarding a Request for a Specific Use Permit to Allow a Special Event Venue at 620 S. Saginaw Blvd.--Susy Victor, Asst. Dir. of Economic & Community Engagement
5. Business
5.A. Consideration and Action Regarding Installation of Monument Sign at Highland Station--Randy Newsom, Director of Public Works
5.B. Consideration and Action Regarding Funding for the Parking Lot Addition at the Switchyard--Randy Newsom, Director of Public Works
5.C. Consideration and Action Regarding Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Saginaw, Texas, Pertaining to the Regulation of Carports--Doug Spears, Fire Chief
5.D. Consideration and Action Regarding an Ordinance that provides an Exception to the Prohibition on the Sale or Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages on City Property, for Properly Permitted Special Events--Paul Felegy, Mayor Pro-Tem
5.E. Consideration and possible Action on Ordinance NO. 2025-12 authorizing the issuance and sale of the City of Saginaw, Texas General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025; levying an annual ad valorem tax and providing for the security and payment of said Bonds; approving the Official Statement; providing an effective date; and enacting other provisions relating to the subject.--Kim Quin, Finance Director
5.F. Consideration and possible Action regarding approval of Ordinance No. 2025-13, authorizing the issuance and sale of City of Saginaw, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2025; levying an annual ad valorem tax and providing for the security for and payment of said certificates; approving the Official Statement; providing an effective date; and enacting other provisions relating to the subject.--Kim Quin, Finance Director
5.G. Presentation of the Water & Wastewater Rate Study--Kim Quin, Finance Director
6. Executive Session
6.A. 551.071. Texas Government Code. Consultation with Attorney. The City Council may convene in executive session to conduct a private consultation with its attorney on any legally posted agenda item, when the City Council seeks the advice of its attorney about pending or contemplated litigation, a settlement offer, or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the provisions of Chapter 551, including the following items:
6.B. Victory Group application
6.C. Any Item Posted
6.D. 551.087. Texas Government Code. Deliberation regarding Economic Development Negotiations. The City Council may convene in executive session to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the City has received from a business prospect that the City seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the City, and with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations; or to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect described above, including:
6.E. Building Improvement Grant Application for Fuel City, 1080 S. Blue Mound Rd.
6.F. Request for the Creation of Public Facilities Corporation associated with multifamily development
6.G. 551.072. Texas Government Code. Deliberations Regarding Real Property. The City Council may convene in executive session to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the City of negotiations with a third person, including the following matters:
6.H. 2.86 acres of vacant industrial land located on the west side of S Blue Mound Road, to The south of the Continental Drive terminus, at 616 S Blue Mound Rd., Saginaw, Tarrant County, Texas. Situated in the David Cook Survey, Abstract No. 345, Tracts 2R and 2R1A, City of Saginaw, Tarrant County, Texas.
7. Adjournment
7.A. Adjournment--Todd Flippo, Mayor
Meeting and/or Executive Session Agenda
Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 6:00 PM
Council Chamber
333 West McLeroy Boulevard, Saginaw,Texas 76179
In accordance with Section 551.043 of the Texas Government Code, this agenda has been posted at Saginaw City Hall, and distributed to the appropriate news media within the required time frame. All meetings of the Saginaw City Council are open to the public. Public participation and written comments are invited on all open session business items.
The Mayor and City Council request that all cell phones and pagers be turned off or set to vibrate. Members of the audience are requested to step outside to respond to a page or to conduct a phone conversation. The City Hall is wheelchair accessible and special parking is available on the east side of the building. If special accommodations are required please contact the City Secretary a minimum of 72 hours in advance at 817-232-4640.
1. Call To Order
1.A. Call To Order -- Todd Flippo, Mayor
1.B. Pledges--Pledge of Allegiance to the United States; Pledge of Allegiance to the State of Texas--"Honor the Texas Flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one State under God, one and indivisible"
1.C. Invocation
1.D. Audience Participation--Anyone wishing to speak during the discussion of an item listed on the agenda must complete an audience participation form. These forms are located by the Police Chief. After completing the form, give it to the City Secretary. She will give it to the Mayor. The Mayor will call on you when that item is discussed. You will have three (3) minutes to make your comments.
2. Consent Agenda
All items listed are part of the Consent Agenda. Public hearing and review are held collectively unless opposition is presented, in which case the contested item will be heard separately.
2.A. Action Regarding Approval of Minutes June 17, 2025 Meeting--Vicky Vega, City Secretary
2.B. Action Regarding Ordinance No. 2025-14, 2025 Annual Service Plan Update and 2025 Assessment Roll for Public Improvements for the Beltmill Public Improvement District--Gabe Reaume, City Manager
2.C. Action Regarding Approval of Purchase Order of Cabling and Wi-Fi Equipment and Implementation for the New Public Library & Senior Center - Lee Howell, Assistant City Manager
2.D. Action regarding Ad Valorem Tax Collection Contract with Tarrant County for Tax Years 2025 through 2027--Kim Quin, Finance Director
2.E. Action regarding Beltmill Public Improvement District (PID) assessment collection contract with Tarrant County for Tax Years 2025 through 2027. --Kim Quin, Finance Director
2.F. Action Regarding the Park Board's 2025 Train & Grain Ride Sponsorship -- Pedro Zambrano, Director of Economic & Community Engagement
2.G. Action Regarding Approval of Resolution No. 2025-13, Authorizing the City to enter into an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the installation of upgraded roadway signage and pavement markings at highway-rail grade crossings; authorizing the maintenance of such railroad pavement markings and roadway signs (off-system) following said upgrades and installation; authorizing city officials and employees to take necessary actions; and providing an effective date.--Randy Newsom, Director of Public Works
2.H. Action Regarding Resolution No. 2025-14, Suspending the July 31, 2025 effective date of Oncor Electric Delivery Company’s requested rate change to permit the City time to study the request and to establish reasonable rates; approving cooperation with the Steering Committee of Cities Served by Oncor to hire legal and consulting services and to negotiate with the Company and direct any necessary litigation and appeals; finding that the meeting at which this resolution is passed is open to the public as required by law; requiring notice of this resolution to the Company and legal counsel for the Steering Committee--Bryn Meredith, City Attorney
2.I. Consideration and Action Regarding a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Saginaw and Community Link for the Vendor Management for the 2025 Train and Grain Festival--Pedro Zambrano, Director of Economic & Community Engagement
3. Proclamations-Presentations
3.A. Employee Recognitions/Presentations--Gabe Reaume, City Manager
3.B. Recognition of Thomas Weaver, Former Parks Advisory Board Chairman -- Maria Hernandez, Planning Tech
3.C. FY 2025/2026 Budget Workshop--Kim Quin, Finance Director
3.D. 2025 Workplan Update--Gabe Reaume, City Manager
4. Public Hearings
4.A. PUBLIC HEARING--Consideration and Action Regarding a Request for a Specific Use Permit to Allow a Carport at 1004 Greenbriar Ct.--Maria Hernandez, Planning Technician
4.B. PUBLIC HEARING- Consideration and Action Regarding a Request for a Specific Use Permit to Allow a Special Event Venue at 620 S. Saginaw Blvd.--Susy Victor, Asst. Dir. of Economic & Community Engagement
5. Business
5.A. Consideration and Action Regarding Installation of Monument Sign at Highland Station--Randy Newsom, Director of Public Works
5.B. Consideration and Action Regarding Funding for the Parking Lot Addition at the Switchyard--Randy Newsom, Director of Public Works
5.C. Consideration and Action Regarding Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Saginaw, Texas, Pertaining to the Regulation of Carports--Doug Spears, Fire Chief
5.D. Consideration and Action Regarding an Ordinance that provides an Exception to the Prohibition on the Sale or Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages on City Property, for Properly Permitted Special Events--Paul Felegy, Mayor Pro-Tem
5.E. Consideration and possible Action on Ordinance NO. 2025-12 authorizing the issuance and sale of the City of Saginaw, Texas General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025; levying an annual ad valorem tax and providing for the security and payment of said Bonds; approving the Official Statement; providing an effective date; and enacting other provisions relating to the subject.--Kim Quin, Finance Director
5.F. Consideration and possible Action regarding approval of Ordinance No. 2025-13, authorizing the issuance and sale of City of Saginaw, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2025; levying an annual ad valorem tax and providing for the security for and payment of said certificates; approving the Official Statement; providing an effective date; and enacting other provisions relating to the subject.--Kim Quin, Finance Director
5.G. Presentation of the Water & Wastewater Rate Study--Kim Quin, Finance Director
6. Executive Session
The City Council may take action on any Executive Session item posted.
6.A. 551.071. Texas Government Code. Consultation with Attorney. The City Council may convene in executive session to conduct a private consultation with its attorney on any legally posted agenda item, when the City Council seeks the advice of its attorney about pending or contemplated litigation, a settlement offer, or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the provisions of Chapter 551, including the following items:
6.B. Victory Group application
6.C. Any Item Posted
6.D. 551.087. Texas Government Code. Deliberation regarding Economic Development Negotiations. The City Council may convene in executive session to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the City has received from a business prospect that the City seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the City, and with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations; or to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect described above, including:
6.E. Building Improvement Grant Application for Fuel City, 1080 S. Blue Mound Rd.
6.F. Request for the Creation of Public Facilities Corporation associated with multifamily development
6.G. 551.072. Texas Government Code. Deliberations Regarding Real Property. The City Council may convene in executive session to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the City of negotiations with a third person, including the following matters:
6.H. 2.86 acres of vacant industrial land located on the west side of S Blue Mound Road, to The south of the Continental Drive terminus, at 616 S Blue Mound Rd., Saginaw, Tarrant County, Texas. Situated in the David Cook Survey, Abstract No. 345, Tracts 2R and 2R1A, City of Saginaw, Tarrant County, Texas.
7. Adjournment
7.A. Adjournment--Todd Flippo, Mayor
Date Posted: ______________________________ Time: ________________________________ By: ____________________________
Date Retrieved: ___________________________ Time: ________________________________ By: ____________________________
Date Posted: July 10, 2025
City of Saginaw
City Council
Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 6:00 PM
1. Call To Order
1.A. Call To Order -- Todd Flippo, Mayor
1.B. Pledges--Pledge of Allegiance to the United States; Pledge of Allegiance to the State of Texas--"Honor the Texas Flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one State under God, one and indivisible"
1.C. Invocation
1.D. Audience Participation--Anyone wishing to speak during the discussion of an item listed on the agenda must complete an audience participation form. These forms are located by the Police Chief. After completing the form, give it to the City Secretary. She will give it to the Mayor. The Mayor will call on you when that item is discussed. You will have three (3) minutes to make your comments.
2. Consent Agenda
All items listed are part of the Consent Agenda. Public hearing and review are held collectively unless opposition is presented, in which case the contested item will be heard separately.
2.A. Action Regarding Approval of Minutes June 17, 2025 Meeting--Vicky Vega, City Secretary
2.B. Action Regarding Ordinance No. 2025-14, 2025 Annual Service Plan Update and 2025 Assessment Roll for Public Improvements for the Beltmill Public Improvement District--Gabe Reaume, City Manager
2.C. Action Regarding Approval of Purchase Order of Cabling and Wi-Fi Equipment and Implementation for the New Public Library & Senior Center - Lee Howell, Assistant City Manager
2.D. Action regarding Ad Valorem Tax Collection Contract with Tarrant County for Tax Years 2025 through 2027--Kim Quin, Finance Director
2.E. Action regarding Beltmill Public Improvement District (PID) assessment collection contract with Tarrant County for Tax Years 2025 through 2027. --Kim Quin, Finance Director
2.F. Action Regarding the Park Board's 2025 Train & Grain Ride Sponsorship -- Pedro Zambrano, Director of Economic & Community Engagement
2.G. Action Regarding Approval of Resolution No. 2025-13, Authorizing the City to enter into an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the installation of upgraded roadway signage and pavement markings at highway-rail grade crossings; authorizing the maintenance of such railroad pavement markings and roadway signs (off-system) following said upgrades and installation; authorizing city officials and employees to take necessary actions; and providing an effective date.--Randy Newsom, Director of Public Works
2.H. Action Regarding Resolution No. 2025-14, Suspending the July 31, 2025 effective date of Oncor Electric Delivery Company’s requested rate change to permit the City time to study the request and to establish reasonable rates; approving cooperation with the Steering Committee of Cities Served by Oncor to hire legal and consulting services and to negotiate with the Company and direct any necessary litigation and appeals; finding that the meeting at which this resolution is passed is open to the public as required by law; requiring notice of this resolution to the Company and legal counsel for the Steering Committee--Bryn Meredith, City Attorney
2.I. Consideration and Action Regarding a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Saginaw and Community Link for the Vendor Management for the 2025 Train and Grain Festival--Pedro Zambrano, Director of Economic & Community Engagement
3. Proclamations-Presentations
3.A. Employee Recognitions/Presentations--Gabe Reaume, City Manager
3.B. Recognition of Thomas Weaver, Former Parks Advisory Board Chairman -- Maria Hernandez, Planning Tech
3.C. FY 2025/2026 Budget Workshop--Kim Quin, Finance Director
3.D. 2025 Workplan Update--Gabe Reaume, City Manager
4. Public Hearings
4.A. PUBLIC HEARING--Consideration and Action Regarding a Request for a Specific Use Permit to Allow a Carport at 1004 Greenbriar Ct.--Maria Hernandez, Planning Technician
4.B. PUBLIC HEARING- Consideration and Action Regarding a Request for a Specific Use Permit to Allow a Special Event Venue at 620 S. Saginaw Blvd.--Susy Victor, Asst. Dir. of Economic & Community Engagement
5. Business
5.A. Consideration and Action Regarding Installation of Monument Sign at Highland Station--Randy Newsom, Director of Public Works
5.B. Consideration and Action Regarding Funding for the Parking Lot Addition at the Switchyard--Randy Newsom, Director of Public Works
5.C. Consideration and Action Regarding Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Saginaw, Texas, Pertaining to the Regulation of Carports--Doug Spears, Fire Chief
5.D. Consideration and Action Regarding an Ordinance that provides an Exception to the Prohibition on the Sale or Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages on City Property, for Properly Permitted Special Events--Paul Felegy, Mayor Pro-Tem
5.E. Consideration and possible Action on Ordinance NO. 2025-12 authorizing the issuance and sale of the City of Saginaw, Texas General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025; levying an annual ad valorem tax and providing for the security and payment of said Bonds; approving the Official Statement; providing an effective date; and enacting other provisions relating to the subject.--Kim Quin, Finance Director
5.F. Consideration and possible Action regarding approval of Ordinance No. 2025-13, authorizing the issuance and sale of City of Saginaw, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2025; levying an annual ad valorem tax and providing for the security for and payment of said certificates; approving the Official Statement; providing an effective date; and enacting other provisions relating to the subject.--Kim Quin, Finance Director
5.G. Presentation of the Water & Wastewater Rate Study--Kim Quin, Finance Director
6. Executive Session
The City Council may take action on any Executive Session item posted.
6.A. 551.071. Texas Government Code. Consultation with Attorney. The City Council may convene in executive session to conduct a private consultation with its attorney on any legally posted agenda item, when the City Council seeks the advice of its attorney about pending or contemplated litigation, a settlement offer, or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the provisions of Chapter 551, including the following items:
6.B. Victory Group application
6.C. Any Item Posted
6.D. 551.087. Texas Government Code. Deliberation regarding Economic Development Negotiations. The City Council may convene in executive session to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the City has received from a business prospect that the City seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the City, and with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations; or to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect described above, including:
6.E. Building Improvement Grant Application for Fuel City, 1080 S. Blue Mound Rd.
6.F. Request for the Creation of Public Facilities Corporation associated with multifamily development
6.G. 551.072. Texas Government Code. Deliberations Regarding Real Property. The City Council may convene in executive session to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the City of negotiations with a third person, including the following matters:
6.H. 2.86 acres of vacant industrial land located on the west side of S Blue Mound Road, to The south of the Continental Drive terminus, at 616 S Blue Mound Rd., Saginaw, Tarrant County, Texas. Situated in the David Cook Survey, Abstract No. 345, Tracts 2R and 2R1A, City of Saginaw, Tarrant County, Texas.
7. Adjournment
7.A. Adjournment--Todd Flippo, Mayor