HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025 0121Agenda Item No:1.5
CITY COUNCIL Agenda Item Report
Meeting Date: January 21, 2025
Submitted by: Tina Stewart
Submitting Department: City Secretary
Item Type: Miscellaneous
Agenda Section:
Subject:
Items of Community Interest
Suggested Action:
Attachments:
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Agenda Item No:1.6
CITY COUNCIL Agenda Item Report
Meeting Date: January 21, 2025
Submitted by: Tina Stewart
Submitting Department: City Secretary
Item Type: Announcement
Agenda Section:
Subject:
Receive presentation from the Library regarding upcoming events and activities. (Charters)
Suggested Action:
Attachments:
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Agenda Item No:3.1
CITY COUNCIL Agenda Item Report
Meeting Date: January 21, 2025
Submitted by: Tina Stewart
Submitting Department: City Secretary
Item Type: Discussion
Agenda Section:
Subject:
Council to provide direction to staff regarding future agenda items. (Council)
Suggested Action:
Attachments:
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Agenda Item No:4.1
CITY COUNCIL Agenda Item Report
Meeting Date: January 21, 2025
Submitted by: Tina Stewart
Submitting Department: City Secretary
Item Type: Minutes
Agenda Section:
Subject:
Consider approving City Council Regular Session meeting minutes from January 7, 2025. (Stewart)
Suggested Action:
Attachments:
January 7, 2025 DRAFT Minutes.docx
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1 These items are strictly public service announcements. Expressions of thanks, congratulations or condolences; information
regarding holiday schedules; honorary recognition of city officials, employees or other citizens; reminders about upcoming
events sponsored by the City or other entity that are scheduled to be attended by a city official or city employee. No action
will be taken and no direction will be given regarding these items.
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION
HELD ON
JANUARY 7, 2025
The Regular Session of the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas, was called to order
at 6:30 p.m. on the 7
th day of January 2025, at City Hall, 6800 Main Street, The Colony,
Texas, with the following roll call:
Richard Boyer, Mayor
Judy Ensweiler, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem
Robyn Holtz, Councilmember
Brian Wade, Councilmember
Dan Rainey, Councilmember
Perry Schrag, Mayor Pro Tem
Joel Marks, Councilmember
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Absent (Personal)
And with 6 councilmembers present a quorum was established and the following items were
addressed:
1.0 ROUTINE ANNOUNCEMENTS, RECOGNITIONS and PROCLAMATIONS
1.1 Call to Order
Mayor Boyer called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
1.2 Invocation
Lead Pastor Jamael Graves from the Cultivate Church delivered the invocation.
1.3 Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag
The Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag was recited.
1.4 Salute to the Texas Flag
Salute to the Texas Flag was recited.
1.5 Receive a presentation from The Colony Chamber of Commerce.
Chairman of The Colony Chamber of Commerce, Ese Aihie and other board
members presented an award of outstanding leadership to Councilwoman Judy
Ensweiler.
1.6 Items of Community Interest
1.6.1 Receive presentation from Parks and Recreation regarding upcoming events and
activities.
Special Events Supervisor, Chloe Hancock provided upcoming events and activities
to the Council.
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City Manager, Troy Powell, announced the Public Works Department is prepared
and on call for any possible weather conditions that may arise in the days to come.
Mayor Boyer, recognized the passing of Deputy City Secretary, Kimberly
Thompson. He shared heartfelt condolences to her family. Kim was a vital part of
our organization and our lives, and her loss is deeply felt across our entire city
family.
2.0 CITIZEN INPUT
None
3.0 WORK SESSION
3.1 Council to provide direction to staff regarding future agenda items.
Councilwoman Ensweiler spoke concerning handicap parking signs at the new
senior center at Stewart Creek Park Elementary.
Council and city staff provided discussion on the item. As more information is
gathered, city staff will add to a future meeting date.
4.0 CONSENT AGENDA
Motion to approve all items from the Consent Agenda with corrections to Agenda Item Nos. 4.1,
4.5, 4.6; and with the exception of Agenda Item Nos. 4.8 and 4.12 for separate consideration.
Agenda Item Nos. 4.7 and 4.13 were pulled from the agenda with no discussion- Ensweiler
second by Rainey, motion carried with all ayes.
4.1 Consider approving City Council Regular meeting minutes from December 3,
2024.
4.2 Consider approving an ordinance budget amendment to supplement the approved
FY 24-25 General Fund in the amount of $34,193.87 to cover the November 5,
2024 General Election expense invoice.
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-2589
4.3 Consider approving a resolution appointing Stephen Christo as the alternate to the
City of The Colony's Denton County Transit Authority Representative.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-001
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4.4 Consider approving the Inter-Fund Operating Transfer between funds to move
budgeted monies to Fund 895 (capital project fund).
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-014
4.5 Consider approving a resolution authorizing the City Manager to issue a purchase
order to Rush Truck Center in the amount of $67,307.04 for the purchase of one F-
250 truck to be funded by the Community Development Corporation.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-002
4.6 Consider approving a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a
Construction Services Contract with Sunbelt Pools to Hydro Blast and Replaster
the outdoor pool at the Aquatic Park in an amount not to exceed $137,221.12 to be
funded by the Community Development Corporation.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-003
******AGENDA ITEM PULLED WITH NO DISCUSSION*****
4.7 Consider approving a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a 3-year
agreement with Tyler Technologies in the amount of $158,744 per year with a one-
time cost of $8,710 for the upgrade of Incode software for Finance, Utility Billing
and Municipal Court.
4.8 Consider approving a resolution authorizing the City Manager to issue a purchase
order to Sequel Data Systems in the amount of $66,476.70 for a replacement
enterprise backup server.
IT Director, Chris Cuellar, provided an overview to Council on the proposed
resolution.
Council provided discussion on the item.
Motion to approve-Wade; second by Holtz, motion carried with all ayes with the exception of
Ensweiler voting no.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-004
4.9 Consider approving a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the award
of a grant application to the Office of the Governor for Cybersecurity Enhancement
– Grant Number 5220701.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-005
4.10 Consider approving a resolution authorizing the City Manager to issue a purchase
order to GT Distributors Inc. in the amount of $80,000.00 for the purchase of
training and duty ammunition for the Police Department.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-006
4.11 Consider approving a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute year two
of a five year contract renewal for body worn cameras with Axon Enterprise Inc.,
in the amount of $160.693.36.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-007
4.12 Consider approving a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Police
Department contract renewal for crossing guard services with All City Management
Services Inc., in the amount of $175,181.60, for the 2024-2025 school year.
Police Chief, Phillip Foxall, provided a presentation to Council.
Anna Peters, 4113 Gardner, appeared in opposition of the proposed resolution.
Assistant Chief, Jay Goodson, answered questions from Council.
Council provided discussion on the item.
Motion to approve with the revision authorizing a crossing guard at Ethridge and Fryer
Street- Holtz; second by Schrag, motion carried with all ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-008
******AGENDA ITEM PULLED WITH NO DISCUSSION*****
4.13 Consider approving a resolution authorizing the City Manager to issue a purchase
order to CAN-EX Technologies in the amount of $199,988.00 for an alternative
purchase of two ZIPCAM 360 camera crawler systems.
4.14 Consider approving a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a
Professional Services Agreement with The New York Blower Company in the
amount of $65,714.00 for the repair of a blower motor for the Waste Water
Treatment Plant odor control building.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-009
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4.15 Consider approving a resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve certain
payments by The Colony Local Development Corporation, The Colony Economic
Development Corporation, and The Colony Community Development Corporation
for costs related to the construction of projects within Tax Increment Reinvestment
Zone No. 1, City of The Colony, Texas, for Grandscape.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-010
5.0 REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
5.1 Discuss and consider a resolution of all matters incident and related to approving
and authorizing publication of notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation
and declaring expectation to reimburse expenditures with proceeds of future debt,
including the adoption of a resolution pertaining thereto.
Director of Finance, Latonjia Williams, introduced Jason Hughes, Managing
Director at Hilltop Securities. Mr. Hughes provided an overview on the proposed
resolution to Council.
Council provided discussion on the item.
Motion to approve- Ensweiler; second by Wade, motion carried with all ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-011
5.2 Discuss and consider approving a resolution authorizing the City Manager to
execute a Construction Services Contract in the amount of $4,452,376.00 with La
Banda, LLC for the Phase 14B Residential Street Reconstruction Project.
Engineering Director, Ron Hartline, presented the proposed ordinance to Council.
Motion to approve- Ensweiler; second by Schrag, motion carried with all ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-012
******AGENDA ITEM PULLED AND MOVED TO NEXT MEETING*****
5.3 Discuss and consider an ordinance amending Chapter 6, Article XI, Section 6-
262(j) of the Code of Ordinances, entitled “Flags and Flagpoles" allowing flags to
be posted on trees.
5.4 Discuss and consider approving a resolution appointing a Home-Rule Charter
Committee to review the current Home-Rule Charter and propose amendments to
same.
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Mayor appointed the following members to the committee as follows:
1. David Pearson
2. Melissa Werner
3. Michelle Doss
4. Phillip Marks
5. Doug Mims
6. Dan Rainey (Councilmember, Place 4)
7. Perry Schrag (Councilmember, Place 5)
8. Troy Powell (City Manager)
9. Brant Shallenburger (Deputy City Manager)
10.Tina Stewart (City Secretary)
Members are to meet for the purpose of reviewing the Home-Rule Charter, and
proposing amendments to the City Council concerning the Home-Rule Charter.
Motion to approve appointed names as mentioned; and the amendment stating Section 9.004 of
the Texas Local Government Code provides the authority for the City Council to appoint a
Home-Rule Charter Commission for the City of The Colony. Texas, to consider and propose
home rule charter amendments- Ensweiler; second by Wade, motion carried with all ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-013
Executive Session was convened at 7:30 p.m.
6.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION
6.1 A. Council shall convene into a closed executive session pursuant to Sections
551.071 and 551.072 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate regarding
purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property and to seek legal advice from
the city attorney regarding Blue Sky Sports Center, L.P. matter, and related matters.
B. Council shall convene into a closed executive session pursuant to Sections
551.072 and 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate regarding
purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property and commercial or financial
information the city has received from a business prospect(s), and to deliberate the
offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect(s).
Regular Session was reconvened at 8:29 p.m.
7.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION ACTION
7.1 A. Any action as a result of executive session regarding purchase, exchange, lease
or value of real property and to seek legal advice from the city attorney regarding
Blue Sky Sports Center, L.P. matter, and related matters.
No Action
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B. Any action as a result of executive session regarding purchase, exchange, lease
or value of real property and commercial or financial information the city has
received from a business prospect(s), and the offer of a financial or other incentive
to a business prospect(s).
No Action
ADJOURNMENT
With there being no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
APPROVED:
__________________________________
Richard Boyer, Mayor
City of The Colony, Texas
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
Tina Stewart, TRMC, CMC, City Secretary
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Agenda Item No:4.2
CITY COUNCIL Agenda Item Report
Meeting Date: January 21, 2025
Submitted by: Tina Stewart
Submitting Department: Fire
Item Type: Ordinance
Agenda Section:
Subject:
Consider approving an ordinance amending Chapter 9, Article III of the Code of Ordinances, by amending
Section 9-40(B), entitled "International Fire Code Adopted"; by adopting or adding local amendments for Section
606.2.1, 903.3.5 and 907.6.1.1 of the International Fire Code. (Lucas)
Suggested Action:
Attachments:
Ord. 2025-XXXX International Fire Code - 2021 Edition Amendments.docx
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CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS
ORDINANCE NO.2025 - _________
2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE AMENDMENTS
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE
COLONY, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 9, ARTICLE III, OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS, BY
AMENDING SECTION 9-40(B), ENTITLED “INTERNATIONAL FIRE
CODE ADOPTED,”BY AMENDING OR ADDING LOCAL
AMENDMENTS FOR SECTION 606.2.1, 903.3.5, AND 907.6.1.1 OF THE
INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas, is of the opinion that the
2021 Edition of the International Fire Code should be amended by adopting or amending local
amendments for Sections 606.2.1, 903.3.5, and 907.6.1.1 of the International Fire Code the City
of The Colony, Texas.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF THE COLONY, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the findings set forth above are incorporated into the body of this
Ordinance as if fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2.That the Code of Ordinances of the City of The Colony, Texas, be, and the
same is, hereby amended by amending Chapter 9, Article III, Section 9-40(b), by amending and/or
adding sections 606.2.1, 903.3.5, and 907.6.1.1 of the International Fire Code to read as follows:
“606.2.1 Where required. Type II vent hood shall be installed at or above all devices used
to heat coals intended to be used for smoking purposes.”
. . .
Second 903.3.5 is amended by adding a second paragraph to read as follows:
“Water supply as required for such systems shall be provided in conformance with the
supply requirements of the respective standards; however, every water-based fire
protection system shall be designed with a 10 psi safety factor and a minimum of 1 inch
service and meter. The use of ½ inch CPVC in any R installation is prohibited. Reference
Section 507.4 for additional design requirements.”
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“907.6.1.1 Wiring Installation. All fire alarm systems shall be installed in such a manner
that a failure of any single initiating device or single open in an initiating circuit conductor
will not interfere with the normal operation of other such devices. All signaling line circuits
(SLC) shall be installed in such a way that a single open will not interfere with the operation
of any addressable devices (Class A). Outgoing and return SLC conductors shall be
installed in accordance with NFPA 72 requirements for Class A circuits and shall have a
minimum of four feet separation horizontal and one foot vertical between supply and return
circuit conductors. The initiating device circuit (IDC) from a signaling line circuit
interface device shall be wired Class A, to prevent the loss of signaling devices failure to
notify if a device has been removed or wire damaged.”
SECTION 3.If any section, article paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase or word in this
Ordinance, or application thereto any persons or circumstances is held invalid or unconstitutional by
a Court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions
of this Ordinance; and the City Council hereby declares it would have passed such remaining portions
of this Ordinance despite such invalidity, which remaining portions shall remain in full force and
effect.
SECTION 4.That all provisions of the Ordinances of the City of The Colony, Texas, in
conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance be, and the same are hereby amended, repealed, and all
other provisions of the Ordinances of the City not in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance
shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 5.Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this
Ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction in the municipal court
of the City of The Colony, Texas, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed the sum of Two
Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) for each offense. Every day a violation occurs shall constitute a
separate offense.
SECTION 6. This Ordinance shall become effective from and after its date of passage in
accordance with law.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE
COLONY, TEXAS, THIS 21ST DAY OF JANUARY 2025.
Richard Boyer, Mayor
City of The Colony, Texas
ATTEST:
Tina Stewart, TRMC, CMC, City Secretary
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Jeffrey L. Moore, City Attorney
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Agenda Item No:5.1
CITY COUNCIL Agenda Item Report
Meeting Date: January 21, 2025
Submitted by: Isaac Williams
Submitting Department: Planning
Item Type: Ordinance
Agenda Section:
Subject:
Conduct a Public Hearing discuss and consider an ordinance regarding a zoning change from Business Park
(BP) zoning district to Planned Development 30 (PD-30) to establish the conceptual layout and development
standards for a mixed commercial development. The subject site contains approximately 6.5 acres at the
southeast intersection of Standridge Drive and Memorial Drive within the Business Park (BP) zoning district.
(Williams)
Suggested Action:
Attachments:
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Agenda Item No:5.2
CITY COUNCIL Agenda Item Report
Meeting Date: January 21, 2025
Submitted by: Molly Owczar
Submitting Department: Customer Service
Item Type: Resolution
Agenda Section:
Subject:
Discuss and consider approving a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a seventh amendment to
the commercial & industrial and residential solid waste collection, transport and disposal and residential
recycling collection, transport & processing agreement with Republic Services. (Owczar)
Suggested Action:
Attachments:
republic Contract_2025 PI Amendment ~ 7th Amendment.pdf
7th amendment rates year 1 of 7.pdf
Res. 2025-xxx Republic Solid Waste Agreement - Seventh Amendment.docx
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SIZE TYPE 1 X 2 X 3 X 4 X 5 X 6 X EXTRA PU
2 YD 101.94$ 179.13$ 256.38$ 333.53$ 410.74$ 552.29$ 57.83$
3 YD 116.76$ 203.89$ 290.99$ 378.10$ 465.17$ 552.29$ 57.83$
4 YD 131.21$ 229.26$ 325.21$ 422.19$ 519.21$ 616.19$ 68.47$
6 YD 158.61$ 275.40$ 392.18$ 509.01$ 625.79$ 742.40$ 74.11$
8 YD 184.13$ 320.70$ 457.29$ 589.91$ 730.46$ 867.00$ 82.60$
10 YD 218.76$ 381.03$ 543.30$ 700.87$ 867.86$ 1,030.09$ 103.26$
2 FEL Comp/lift 37.61$
4 FEL Comp/lift 75.24$
6 FEL Comp/lift 112.84$
Sunday Service for an 8 YD - $1174.04 per can per month in addition to regular service
COMMERCIAL SERVICE FEES
7.82$ PER SET/Month EXTRA YARDS 56.42$
1.96$ PER LIFT DELIVERY 68.96$
1.96$ PER LIFT REDELIVERY AFTER NON-PAYMENT -$
REMOVAL -$
SNAP SHOT -$
DRY RUN -$
INDUSTRIAL ROLLOFF RATES
SIZE TYPE DELIVERY
RENTAL/D
ay Haul
Disposal/
Ton
DEPOSIT/
Container
20 YD Open Top 156.73$ 3.77$ 351.08$ 40.13$ Per credit check
30 YD Open Top 156.73$ 3.77$ 351.08$ 40.13$ Per credit check
40 YD Open Top 156.73$ 3.77$ 351.08$ 40.13$ Per credit check
30 YD Comp Negotiated Negotiated 401.24$ 40.13$ Per credit check
35 YD Comp Negotiated Negotiated 401.24$ 40.13$ Per credit check
40 YD Comp Negotiated Negotiated 401.24$ 40.13$ Per credit check
EXTRA YARDS 56.42$
REDELIVERY AFTER NON-PAYMENT -$
REMOVAL -$
DRY RUN -$
COMMERCIAL HAND COLLECT:1 CART 1x/WEEK PER MONTH 30.09$
2 CART 1x/WEEK PER MONTH 42.63$
MONTHLY
1x/Week Solid Waste Cart Service/2x/month bulk 12.93$
6.32$
3.36$
22.61$
ADDITIONAL SOLID WASTE CART 10.07$
Grapple Truck Service $126.84/hr + Disposal
EFFECTIVE DATE 6/1/2025 CITY HALL PHONE 972-624-3116
Rental &
Delivery -
Negotiated
Republic Services of Lewisville
FRANCHISED CITY RATES
(includes 10% franchise fee on residential, commercial and industrial)
CITY OF THE COLONY
COMMERCIAL FRONT-LOAD RATES
PICKUPS PER WEEK
Weekly Curbside Recycle
Weekly Green Waste
RESIDENTIAL TOTAL
CASTERS
GATES
LOCK BAR
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SIZE TYPE 1 X 2 X 3 X 4 X 5 X 6 X EXTRA PU
2 YD 95.27$ 167.41$ 239.61$ 311.71$ 383.87$ 516.16$ 54.05$
3 YD 109.12$ 190.55$ 271.95$ 353.36$ 434.74$ 516.16$ 54.05$
4 YD 122.63$ 214.26$ 303.93$ 394.57$ 485.24$ 575.88$ 63.99$
6 YD 148.23$ 257.38$ 366.52$ 475.71$ 584.85$ 693.83$ 69.26$
8 YD 172.08$ 299.72$ 427.37$ 551.32$ 682.67$ 810.28$ 77.20$
10 YD 204.45$ 356.10$ 507.76$ 655.02$ 811.08$ 962.70$ 96.50$
2 FEL Comp/lift 35.15$
4 FEL Comp/lift 70.32$
6 FEL Comp/lift 105.46$
Sunday Service for an 8 YD - $1097.23 per can per month in addition to regular service
COMMERCIAL SERVICE FEES
7.31$ PER SET/Month EXTRA YARDS 52.73$
1.83$ PER LIFT DELIVERY 64.45$
1.83$ PER LIFT REDELIVERY AFTER NON-PAYMENT -$
REMOVAL -$
SNAP SHOT -$
DRY RUN -$
INDUSTRIAL ROLLOFF RATES
SIZE TYPE DELIVERY
RENTAL/D
ay Haul
Disposal/
Ton
DEPOSIT/
Container
20 YD Open Top 146.48$ 3.52$ 328.11$ 37.50$ Per credit check
30 YD Open Top 146.48$ 3.52$ 328.11$ 37.50$ Per credit check
40 YD Open Top 146.48$ 3.52$ 328.11$ 37.50$ Per credit check
30 YD Comp Negotiated Negotiated 374.99$ 37.50$ Per credit check
35 YD Comp Negotiated Negotiated 374.99$ 37.50$ Per credit check
40 YD Comp Negotiated Negotiated 374.99$ 37.50$ Per credit check
EXTRA YARDS 52.73$
REDELIVERY AFTER NON-PAYMENT -$
REMOVAL -$
DRY RUN -$
COMMERCIAL HAND COLLECT:1 CART 1x/WEEK PER MONTH 28.12$
2 CART 1x/WEEK PER MONTH 39.84$
MONTHLY
1x/Week Solid Waste Cart Service/2x/month bulk 12.93$
6.32$
3.36$
22.61$
ADDITIONAL SOLID WASTE CART 10.07$
Grapple Truck Service $118.54/hr + Disposal
EFFECTIVE DATE 6/1/2024 CITY HALL PHONE 972-624-3116
Weekly Curbside Recycle
Weekly Green Waste
RESIDENTIAL TOTAL
CASTERS
GATES
LOCK BAR
Rental &
Delivery -
Negotiated
Republic Services of Lewisville
FRANCHISED CITY RATES
(includes 10% franchise fee on residential, commercial and industrial)
CITY OF THE COLONY
COMMERCIAL FRONT-LOAD RATES
PICKUPS PER WEEK
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CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 – ________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE
COLONY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A SEVENTH
AMENDMENT TO THE COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL AND
RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE COLLECTION, TRANSPORT AND
DISPOSAL AND RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING COLLECTION,
TRANSPORT & PROCESSING AGREEMENT WITH REPUBLIC
SERVICES, ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT “A”; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of The Colony, Texas, entered into a solid waste and recycling
collection contract with Republic Waste Services on June 1, 2007; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas, finds and determines it to
be in the City’s best interest to approve a Seventh Amendment to the Commercial &
Industrial and Residential Solid Waste Collection, Transport and Disposal and Residential
Recycling Collection, Transport & Processing Agreement, which is attached hereto as Exhibit
A, and is incorporated here for all purposes.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE ITRESOLVEDBYTHECITYCOUNCILOFTHE CITY
OF THE COLONY, TEXAS:
Section 1. The findings set forth above are incorporated into the body of this Resolution
as if fully set forth herein.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas, does hereby approve
the Seventh Amendment to the Commercial & Industrial and Residential Solid Waste Collection,
TransportandDisposalandResidentialRecyclingCollection,Transport&Processing Agreement,
which is attached hereto as Exhibit A, and is incorporated here for all purposes.
Section 3. That this Resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THR CITY COUNCIL OF THR CITY OF THR
COLONY, TEXAS, THIS DAY OF JANUARY 21, 2025.
Richard Boyer, Mayor
Cityof The Colony, Texas
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ATTEST:
Tina Stewart, TRMC, CMC, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Jeffrey L. Moore, City Attorney
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Exhibit A
Seventh Amendment to the Commercial & Industrial and
Residential Solid Waste Collection, Transport and
Disposal and Residential RecyclingCollection, Transport &
Processing Agreement
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Agenda Item No:5.3
CITY COUNCIL Agenda Item Report
Meeting Date: January 21, 2025
Submitted by: Tina Stewart
Submitting Department: General Admin
Item Type: Ordinance
Agenda Section:
Subject:
Discuss and consider an ordinance amending Chapter 6, Article XI, Section 6-262(j) of the Code of Ordinances,
entitled “Flags and Flagpoles" allowing flags to be posted on trees. (Perez)
Suggested Action:
Attachments:
The Colony - Ord - Flag Pole - Amendment - jlm draft redline - 123024.docx
Ord. 2025-XXXX Flag Pole Amendment.docx
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CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE
COLONY, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE XI, SECTION 2-
262(J) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES ENTITLED “FLAGS AND
FLAGPOLES,” BY ALLOWING FLAGS TO BE POSTED IN TREES;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF A FINE NOT TO EXCEED TWO
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000) FOR EACH AND EVERY OFFENSE;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas, has discussed and considered
such revisions and has determined that it is in the best interest of the Cityto amend Chapter 6, Article
XI, Section 6-262(j) of the Code of Ordinances, entitled “Flags and Flagpoles” by allowing flags to
be posted in trees.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF THE COLONY, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. The findings set forth above are incorporated into the body of this Ordinance
as if fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2.That the Code of Ordinances of the City of The Colony, Texas, is hereby
amended by amending Chapter 6, Article XI, by amending section 6-262(j), entitled “Flags and
Flagpoles,” which shall read as follows:
(j) Flags and Flagpoles
Purpose To allow the display of national, state, local or organizational flags
within the city limits
Location A flag and flagpole may be placed in the front and/or rear yard of
the lot. No flags shall be placed in the right-of-way or medians.
Flags in residential zoning districts may be placed in ground or
attached to the primary structure
Flags shall not be attached to fences
No flag shall encroach over or onto any public right-of-way
Maximum Height (from ground
level)
Residential = 35 feet
Commercial less than 4 stories = 50 feet
Commercial 4 stories or greater = 75 feet
Maximum Flag Area Residential = 35 square feet
Commercial = 70 square feet
Flagpole Support Guy wires or similar support features are prohibited
Maximum Number of Flagpoles Residential = 1
Commercial = 4; however, no more than 1 corporate identity flag
may be flown on any property
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Permit/Application Flagpoles 20 feet in height or less—Not Required
Flagpoles over 20 feet in height—Required
Fee Flagpoles 20 feet in height or less—No
Flagpoles over 20 feet in height—Yes
Installation Flagpoles over 20 feet in height—Requires a professional
contractor to install
SECTION 3.If any section, article paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase or word in this
Ordinance, or application thereto any persons or circumstances is held invalid or unconstitutional by
a Court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions
of this Ordinance; and the City Council hereby declares it would have passed such remaining portions
of this Ordinance despite such invalidity, which remaining portions shall remain in full force and
effect.
SECTION 4.That all provisions of the Ordinances of the City of The Colony, Texas, in
conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance be, and the same are hereby amended, repealed, and all
other provisions of the Ordinances of the City not in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance
shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 5.Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this
Ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction in the municipal court
of the City of The Colony, Texas, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed the sum of Two
Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) for each offense. Every day a violation occurs shall constitute a
separate offense.
SECTION 6. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
publication as required by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE
COLONY, TEXAS, THIS day of , 2025.
Richard Boyer, Mayor
ATTEST:
Tina Stewart, TRMC, CMC City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Jeff Moore, City Attorney
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CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS
ORDINANCE NO.2025 - ________
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE
COLONY, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE XI, SECTION 2-
262(J) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES ENTITLED “FLAGS AND
FLAGPOLES,” BY ALLOWING FLAGS TO BE POSTED IN TREES;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF A FINE NOT TO EXCEED TWO
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000) FOR EACH AND EVERY OFFENSE;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas, has discussed and considered
such revisions and has determined that it is in the best interest of the Cityto amend Chapter 6, Article
XI, Section 6-262(j) of the Code of Ordinances, entitled “Flags and Flagpoles” by allowing flags to
be posted in trees.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF THE COLONY, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. The findings set forth above are incorporated into the body of this Ordinance
as if fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2.That the Code of Ordinances of the City of The Colony, Texas, is hereby
amended by amending Chapter 6, Article XI, by amending section 6-262(j), entitled “Flags and
Flagpoles,” which shall read as follows:
(j) Flags and Flagpoles
Purpose To allow the display of national, state, local or organizational flags
within the city limits
Location A flag and flagpole may be placed in the front and/or rear yard of
the lot. No flags shall be placed in the right-of-way or medians.
Flags in residential zoning districts may be placed in ground or
attached to the primary structure
Flags shall not be attached to fences
No flag shall encroach over or onto any public right-of-way
Maximum Height (from ground
level)
Residential = 35 feet
Commercial less than 4 stories = 50 feet
Commercial 4 stories or greater = 75 feet
Maximum Flag Area Residential = 35 square feet
Commercial = 70 square feet
Flagpole Support Guy wires or similar support features are prohibited
Maximum Number of Flagpoles Residential = 1
Commercial = 4; however, no more than 1 corporate identity flag
may be flown on any property
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Permit/Application Flagpoles 20 feet in height or less—Not Required
Flagpoles over 20 feet in height—Required
Fee Flagpoles 20 feet in height or less—No
Flagpoles over 20 feet in height—Yes
Installation Flagpoles over 20 feet in height—Requires a professional
contractor to install
SECTION 3.If any section, article paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase or word in this
Ordinance, or application thereto any persons or circumstances is held invalid or unconstitutional by
a Court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions
of this Ordinance; and the City Council hereby declares it would have passed such remaining portions
of this Ordinance despite such invalidity, which remaining portions shall remain in full force and
effect.
SECTION 4.That all provisions of the Ordinances of the City of The Colony, Texas, in
conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance be, and the same are hereby amended, repealed, and all
other provisions of the Ordinances of the City not in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance
shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 5.Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this
Ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction in the municipal court
of the City of The Colony, Texas, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed the sum of Two
Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) for each offense. Every day a violation occurs shall constitute a
separate offense.
SECTION 6. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
publication as required by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE
COLONY, TEXAS, THIS 21
ST DAY OF JANUARY, 2025.
Richard Boyer, Mayor
City of The Colony, Texas
ATTEST:
Tina Stewart, TRMC, CMC City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Jeffrey L. Moore, City Attorney
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Agenda Item No:6.1
CITY COUNCIL Agenda Item Report
Meeting Date: January 21, 2025
Submitted by: Tina Stewart
Submitting Department: City Secretary
Item Type: Discussion
Agenda Section:
Subject:
A. Council shall convene into a closed executive session pursuant to Sections 551.072 and 551.087 of the
Texas Government Code to deliberate regarding purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property and
commercial or financial information the city has received from a business prospect(s), and to deliberate the
offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect(s).
Suggested Action:
Attachments:
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Agenda Item No:7.1
CITY COUNCIL Agenda Item Report
Meeting Date: January 21, 2025
Submitted by: Tina Stewart
Submitting Department: City Secretary
Item Type: Discussion
Agenda Section:
Subject:
A. Any action as a result of executive session regarding purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property and
commercial or financial information the city has received from a business prospect(s), and the offer of a
financial or other incentive to a business prospect(s).
Suggested Action:
Attachments:
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