City of Saginaw
Tuesday, September 16, 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--Pastor Joe Rangel, SOBA Church
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 comment
2. Consent Agenda
2.A. Action regarding September 2, 2025 minutes--Vicky Vega, City Secretary
2.B. Action regarding Interlocal Agreement with Fort Worth Transportation Authority ("Trinity Metro") for Tarrant County Transportation Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities for the Period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026--Kristi Sinclair,
2.C. Action regarding Ordinance No. 2025-22, Amending the Master Fee Schedule by amending the Rental Registration Fees and including Short Term Rental Fees--Vicky Vega, City Secretary
2.D. Action regarding Resolution No. 2025-16, Annual Approval of Investment Policy--Kim Quin, Finance Director
2.E. Action regarding increasing the General Fund emergency reserve balance by $315,000 and the Enterprise Fund emergency reserve balance by $836,000 to comply with Financial Management Policies--Kim Quin, Finance Director
2.F. Action regarding Parks Board recommendations for Parks Improvements--Jarred Coursey, Asst. Director of Public Works
2.G. Action regarding Resolution No. 2025-18 approving updates to the City of Saginaw's Purchasing Policy--Elizabeth Thorp, Finance Manager
2.H. Action regarding replacement of pedestrian crossing equipment on E Bailey Boswell Rd--Randy Newsom, Director of Public Works
2.I. Action regarding the purchase of Art and Technology for the New Library--Ellen Ritchie, Library Director
3. Proclamations-Presentations
3.A. Recognitions/Presentations--Gabe Reaume, City Manager
3.B. Destination Marketing Organization Workshop -- North Tarrant Chamber of Commerce
3.C. Discussion regarding Roadway Project updates & Utility Coordination information --Trenton Tidwell, City Engineer
3.D. Discussion regarding Department Reporting: IT --Shawn Morrison, Councilmember
3.E. Discussion regarding Operational Hours for Animal Services--Lee Howell, Asst. City Manager
3.F. Update by Quorum Architects of Animal Shelter Needs Assessment - Lee Howell, Asst. City Manager
4. Public Hearings
4.A. PUBLIC HEARING--Consideration and Action regarding Resolution No. 2025-17 , Adoption of the Revised Budget for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 -- Kim Quin, Finance Director
4.B. PUBLIC HEARING--Consideration and Action for a Zoning Change from Single-Family (SF4) to Neighborhood Commercial (NC) at 124 W. Southern Ave. -- Susy Victor-Trevino, Asst. Director of Economic and Community Engagement
4.C. PUBLIC HEARING--Consideration and Action Regarding a Request for a Specific Use Permit to Allow the Operation of a Laundry, Dry Cleaning Pickup & Receiving Station at 124 W. Southern Ave. -- Susy Victor-Trevino, Asst. Director of Economic and Community Engagement
5. Business
5.A. Consideration and Action regarding Ordinance No. 2025-23, An ordinance of the City of Saginaw amending the Saginaw City Code by adding a new Chapter 48 “Community Garden Board;” establishing the mission, responsibilities, and composition of the board; establishing meeting dates and quorum requirements; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative of all ordinances; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date..--Paul Felegy, Mayor Pro-Tem, Brack St. Clair, Councilmember & Shawn Morrison, Councilmember
5.B. Consideration and Action regarding City Council Meeting scheduled for October 7, 2025, National Night Out--Shawn Morrison, Councilmember
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. Any Posted Item
6.C. 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.D. 2.86 Acres of Vacant Industrial and Located at 616 S. Blue Mound Road Saginaw, Tarrant County, Texas
6.E. 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.F. Building Improvement Grant for 1200 Jarvis Road Saginaw, Tarrant County, Texas
7. Business from Executive Session
7.A. Consideration and Action Regarding a Building Improvement Grant Application for 1200 Jarvis Road Saginaw, Tarrant County, Texas
8. Adjournment
8.A. Adjournment--Todd Flippo, Mayor
Meeting and/or Executive Session Agenda
Tuesday, September 16, 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.
NOTE: Budget will be discussed at this meeting.
HB 1522 Compliance—TAXPAYER IMPACT STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 551.043, Government Code, the following taxpayer impact statement must be included with the City Council meeting notice at which the City Council will discuss or adopt a budget for the City of Saginaw.
Under the proposed budget and tax rate for FY 2025-2026, the average homeowner (based on the City’s 2025 median homestead value of $253,230) would pay:
Tax Rate Scenario Tax Rate per $100 Estimated Annual Tax Bill
Current Year 2024 $0.493747 $1,276.91
Proposed Rate (2025) $0.529649 $1,341.23
No New-Revenue Rate (2025) $0.498596 $1,262.59
In accordance with House Bill 1522, you are able to access this information by visiting our website: www.saginawtx.org/taxpayerimpact
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--Pastor Joe Rangel, SOBA Church
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 comment
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 September 2, 2025 minutes--Vicky Vega, City Secretary
2.B. Action regarding Interlocal Agreement with Fort Worth Transportation Authority ("Trinity Metro") for Tarrant County Transportation Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities for the Period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026--Kristi Sinclair,
2.C. Action regarding Ordinance No. 2025-22, Amending the Master Fee Schedule by amending the Rental Registration Fees and including Short Term Rental Fees--Vicky Vega, City Secretary
2.D. Action regarding Resolution No. 2025-16, Annual Approval of Investment Policy--Kim Quin, Finance Director
2.E. Action regarding increasing the General Fund emergency reserve balance by $315,000 and the Enterprise Fund emergency reserve balance by $836,000 to comply with Financial Management Policies--Kim Quin, Finance Director
2.F. Action regarding Parks Board recommendations for Parks Improvements--Jarred Coursey, Asst. Director of Public Works
2.G. Action regarding Resolution No. 2025-18 approving updates to the City of Saginaw's Purchasing Policy--Elizabeth Thorp, Finance Manager
2.H. Action regarding replacement of pedestrian crossing equipment on E Bailey Boswell Rd--Randy Newsom, Director of Public Works
2.I. Action regarding the purchase of Art and Technology for the New Library--Ellen Ritchie, Library Director
3. Proclamations-Presentations
3.A. Recognitions/Presentations--Gabe Reaume, City Manager
3.B. Destination Marketing Organization Workshop -- North Tarrant Chamber of Commerce
3.C. Discussion regarding Roadway Project updates & Utility Coordination information --Trenton Tidwell, City Engineer
3.D. Discussion regarding Department Reporting: IT --Shawn Morrison, Councilmember
3.E. Discussion regarding Operational Hours for Animal Services--Lee Howell, Asst. City Manager
3.F. Update by Quorum Architects of Animal Shelter Needs Assessment - Lee Howell, Asst. City Manager
4. Public Hearings
4.A. PUBLIC HEARING--Consideration and Action regarding Resolution No. 2025-17 , Adoption of the Revised Budget for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 -- Kim Quin, Finance Director
4.B. PUBLIC HEARING--Consideration and Action for a Zoning Change from Single-Family (SF4) to Neighborhood Commercial (NC) at 124 W. Southern Ave. -- Susy Victor-Trevino, Asst. Director of Economic and Community Engagement
4.C. PUBLIC HEARING--Consideration and Action Regarding a Request for a Specific Use Permit to Allow the Operation of a Laundry, Dry Cleaning Pickup & Receiving Station at 124 W. Southern Ave. -- Susy Victor-Trevino, Asst. Director of Economic and Community Engagement
5. Business
5.A. Consideration and Action regarding Ordinance No. 2025-23, An ordinance of the City of Saginaw amending the Saginaw City Code by adding a new Chapter 48 “Community Garden Board;” establishing the mission, responsibilities, and composition of the board; establishing meeting dates and quorum requirements; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative of all ordinances; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date..--Paul Felegy, Mayor Pro-Tem, Brack St. Clair, Councilmember & Shawn Morrison, Councilmember
5.B. Consideration and Action regarding City Council Meeting scheduled for October 7, 2025, National Night Out--Shawn Morrison, Councilmember
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. Any Posted Item
6.C. 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.D. 2.86 Acres of Vacant Industrial and Located at 616 S. Blue Mound Road Saginaw, Tarrant County, Texas
6.E. 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.F. Building Improvement Grant for 1200 Jarvis Road Saginaw, Tarrant County, Texas
7. Business from Executive Session
7.A. Consideration and Action Regarding a Building Improvement Grant Application for 1200 Jarvis Road Saginaw, Tarrant County, Texas
8. Adjournment
8.A. Adjournment--Todd Flippo, Mayor
Date Posted: ______________________________ Time: ________________________________ By: ____________________________
Date Retrieved: ___________________________ Time: ________________________________ By: ____________________________
Date Posted: September 9, 2025
City of Saginaw
City Council
Tuesday, September 16, 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--Pastor Joe Rangel, SOBA Church
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 comment
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 September 2, 2025 minutes--Vicky Vega, City Secretary
2.B. Action regarding Interlocal Agreement with Fort Worth Transportation Authority ("Trinity Metro") for Tarrant County Transportation Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities for the Period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026--Kristi Sinclair,
2.C. Action regarding Ordinance No. 2025-22, Amending the Master Fee Schedule by amending the Rental Registration Fees and including Short Term Rental Fees--Vicky Vega, City Secretary
2.D. Action regarding Resolution No. 2025-16, Annual Approval of Investment Policy--Kim Quin, Finance Director
2.E. Action regarding increasing the General Fund emergency reserve balance by $315,000 and the Enterprise Fund emergency reserve balance by $836,000 to comply with Financial Management Policies--Kim Quin, Finance Director
2.F. Action regarding Parks Board recommendations for Parks Improvements--Jarred Coursey, Asst. Director of Public Works
2.G. Action regarding Resolution No. 2025-18 approving updates to the City of Saginaw's Purchasing Policy--Elizabeth Thorp, Finance Manager
2.H. Action regarding replacement of pedestrian crossing equipment on E Bailey Boswell Rd--Randy Newsom, Director of Public Works
2.I. Action regarding the purchase of Art and Technology for the New Library--Ellen Ritchie, Library Director
3. Proclamations-Presentations
3.A. Recognitions/Presentations--Gabe Reaume, City Manager
3.B. Destination Marketing Organization Workshop -- North Tarrant Chamber of Commerce
3.C. Discussion regarding Roadway Project updates & Utility Coordination information --Trenton Tidwell, City Engineer
3.D. Discussion regarding Department Reporting: IT --Shawn Morrison, Councilmember
3.E. Discussion regarding Operational Hours for Animal Services--Lee Howell, Asst. City Manager
3.F. Update by Quorum Architects of Animal Shelter Needs Assessment - Lee Howell, Asst. City Manager
4. Public Hearings
4.A. PUBLIC HEARING--Consideration and Action regarding Resolution No. 2025-17 , Adoption of the Revised Budget for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 -- Kim Quin, Finance Director
4.B. PUBLIC HEARING--Consideration and Action for a Zoning Change from Single-Family (SF4) to Neighborhood Commercial (NC) at 124 W. Southern Ave. -- Susy Victor-Trevino, Asst. Director of Economic and Community Engagement
4.C. PUBLIC HEARING--Consideration and Action Regarding a Request for a Specific Use Permit to Allow the Operation of a Laundry, Dry Cleaning Pickup & Receiving Station at 124 W. Southern Ave. -- Susy Victor-Trevino, Asst. Director of Economic and Community Engagement
5. Business
5.A. Consideration and Action regarding Ordinance No. 2025-23, An ordinance of the City of Saginaw amending the Saginaw City Code by adding a new Chapter 48 “Community Garden Board;” establishing the mission, responsibilities, and composition of the board; establishing meeting dates and quorum requirements; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative of all ordinances; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date..--Paul Felegy, Mayor Pro-Tem, Brack St. Clair, Councilmember & Shawn Morrison, Councilmember
5.B. Consideration and Action regarding City Council Meeting scheduled for October 7, 2025, National Night Out--Shawn Morrison, Councilmember
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. Any Posted Item
6.C. 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.D. 2.86 Acres of Vacant Industrial and Located at 616 S. Blue Mound Road Saginaw, Tarrant County, Texas
6.E. 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.F. Building Improvement Grant for 1200 Jarvis Road Saginaw, Tarrant County, Texas
7. Business from Executive Session
7.A. Consideration and Action Regarding a Building Improvement Grant Application for 1200 Jarvis Road Saginaw, Tarrant County, Texas
8. Adjournment
8.A. Adjournment--Todd Flippo, Mayor