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REGULAR SESSION - 6:00 P.M.

A. Call to Order and Announcement of a Quorum - Andrew S. Friedberg, Mayor.

B. Recognition of Proclamation - Andrew S. Friedberg, Mayor.

Issuance of a proclamation by Andrew S. Friedberg, Mayor, recognizing and congratulating Donald W. Elmer on the occasion of his Badge Pinning Ceremony, and on his successful completion of all requirements necessary to become a Firefighter/Paramedic with the City of Bellaire, Texas - Requested by Darryl Anderson, Fire Chief.

Issuance of a proclamation by Andrew S. Friedberg, Mayor, recognizing and congratulating Donald W. Elmer on the occasion of his Badge Pinning Ceremony, and on his successful completion of all requirements necessary to become a Firefighter/Paramedic with the City of Bellaire, Texas - Requested by Darryl Anderson, Fire Chief.

A. Call to Order and Announcement of a Quorum - Andrew S. Friedberg, Mayor.

B. Recognition of Proclamation - Andrew S. Friedberg, Mayor.

Issuance of a proclamation by Andrew S. Friedberg, Mayor, recognizing and congratulating Donald W. Elmer on the occasion of his Badge Pinning Ceremony, and on his successful completion of all requirements necessary to become a Firefighter/Paramedic with the City of Bellaire, Texas - Requested by Darryl Anderson, Fire Chief.

Issuance of a proclamation by Andrew S. Friedberg, Mayor, recognizing and congratulating Donald W. Elmer on the occasion of his Badge Pinning Ceremony, and on his successful completion of all requirements necessary to become a Firefighter/Paramedic with the City of Bellaire, Texas - Requested by Darryl Anderson, Fire Chief.

I. PUBLIC HEARING

A. Reading of Notice of Public Hearing - Tracy L. Dutton, City Clerk.

B. Summary of Public Hearing Procedure - Paul A. Hofmann, City Manager.

C. Presentation of Proposal:

Presentation of an application and request submitted by Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc., on behalf of Applicant HEB Grocery Company, LP, in accordance with Chapter 24, Planning and Zoning, Article VI, Amendatory Procedures, Section 24-604, Application for a Planned Development Amendment, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for an amendment to a planned development (PD-25, HEB Bellaire) consisting of a grocery store retail area with attached parking facility to be known as "HEB Grocery Store" on a 3.055 acre site located on the northern side of the intersection between Bissonnet Street and Cedar Street in the City of Bellaire, Harris County, Texas, and currently addressed as 5106 Bissonnet Street, Bellaire, Texas.

Presentation of an application and request submitted by Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc., on behalf of Applicant HEB Grocery Company, LP, in accordance with Chapter 24, Planning and Zoning, Article VI, Amendatory Procedures, Section 24-604, Application for a Planned Development Amendment, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for an amendment to a planned development (PD-25, HEB Bellaire) consisting of a grocery store retail area with attached parking facility to be known as "HEB Grocery Store" on a 3.055 acre site located on the northern side of the intersection between Bissonnet Street and Cedar Street in the City of Bellaire, Harris County, Texas, and currently addressed as 5106 Bissonnet Street, Bellaire, Texas.

D. Public Comment.

E. Questions from the Mayor and Council.

F. Close of Public Hearing.

G. Adjourn.

A. Reading of Notice of Public Hearing - Tracy L. Dutton, City Clerk.

B. Summary of Public Hearing Procedure - Paul A. Hofmann, City Manager.

C. Presentation of Proposal:

Presentation of an application and request submitted by Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc., on behalf of Applicant HEB Grocery Company, LP, in accordance with Chapter 24, Planning and Zoning, Article VI, Amendatory Procedures, Section 24-604, Application for a Planned Development Amendment, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for an amendment to a planned development (PD-25, HEB Bellaire) consisting of a grocery store retail area with attached parking facility to be known as "HEB Grocery Store" on a 3.055 acre site located on the northern side of the intersection between Bissonnet Street and Cedar Street in the City of Bellaire, Harris County, Texas, and currently addressed as 5106 Bissonnet Street, Bellaire, Texas.

Presentation of an application and request submitted by Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc., on behalf of Applicant HEB Grocery Company, LP, in accordance with Chapter 24, Planning and Zoning, Article VI, Amendatory Procedures, Section 24-604, Application for a Planned Development Amendment, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for an amendment to a planned development (PD-25, HEB Bellaire) consisting of a grocery store retail area with attached parking facility to be known as "HEB Grocery Store" on a 3.055 acre site located on the northern side of the intersection between Bissonnet Street and Cedar Street in the City of Bellaire, Harris County, Texas, and currently addressed as 5106 Bissonnet Street, Bellaire, Texas.

D. Public Comment.

E. Questions from the Mayor and Council.

F. Close of Public Hearing.

G. Adjourn.

II. REGULAR MEETING

A. Call to Order and Announcement of a Quorum - Andrew S. Friedberg, Mayor.

B. Inspirational Reading and/or Invocation - Roman F. Reed, Mayor Pro Tem.

C. Pledges of Allegiance - Roman F. Reed, Mayor Pro Tem.

D. Personal/Audience Comments.

E. Reports and Presentations:

1. City Manager's Report regarding communication, field and personnel updates, calendar reminders, and notes of appreciation - Submitted by Paul A. Hofmann, City Manager.

2. Presentation, consideration, and acceptance of the submittal of the "Certified 2016 Tax Roll and the 2016 Property Tax Rates in the City of Bellaire, Texas" - Presented and submitted by Terrence Beaman, Chief Financial Officer.

1. City Manager's Report regarding communication, field and personnel updates, calendar reminders, and notes of appreciation - Submitted by Paul A. Hofmann, City Manager.

2. Presentation, consideration, and acceptance of the submittal of the "Certified 2016 Tax Roll and the 2016 Property Tax Rates in the City of Bellaire, Texas" - Presented and submitted by Terrence Beaman, Chief Financial Officer.

F. New Business:

1. Consent Agenda:

2. Adoption of Ordinance(s)/Resolutions(s):

a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation to approve a change order in an amount not to exceed $191,632.00 to the construction contract for Phase One of Evelyn's Park with Linbeck Group, LLC, and on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute said change order. The change order will be executed only upon receipt of the funds associated with said change order in an amount not to exceed $191,632.00 from the Evelyn's Park Conservancy, and will be authorized for no more than the amount of funding received from the Evelyn's Park Conservancy - Submitted by Michelle Jordan, Project Manager.

b. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, adopting a new rate schedule for water and sewer services for residential and nonresidential ratepayers - Submitted by Terrence Beaman, Chief Financial Officer.

a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation to approve a change order in an amount not to exceed $191,632.00 to the construction contract for Phase One of Evelyn's Park with Linbeck Group, LLC, and on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute said change order. The change order will be executed only upon receipt of the funds associated with said change order in an amount not to exceed $191,632.00 from the Evelyn's Park Conservancy, and will be authorized for no more than the amount of funding received from the Evelyn's Park Conservancy - Submitted by Michelle Jordan, Project Manager.

b. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, adopting a new rate schedule for water and sewer services for residential and nonresidential ratepayers - Submitted by Terrence Beaman, Chief Financial Officer.

3. Item(s) for Individual Consideration:

a. Consideration of and possible action regarding the taking of a record vote to increase the tax revenue for the City of Bellaire, Texas for the 2016 Tax Year by proposing a tax rate of $0.3874 per $100 valuation and authorizing the City Clerk and Chief Financial Officer to publish a "Notice of 2016 Tax Year Proposed Property Tax Rate for the City of Bellaire." The dates for two public hearings on the referenced proposal are Thursday, September 29, 2016, and Monday, October 10, 2016, both of which will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, First Floor of City Hall, 7008 South Rice Avenue, Bellaire, Texas 77401 - Submitted by Terrence Beaman, Chief Financial Officer.

b. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation and request to include a new line item in the FY 2017 Budget entitled "Beautification/Urban Design" and funded in the amount of $700,000, in the manner as was done for FY 2016, with $350,000 funded from sources determined by the City Manager and the remaining $350,000 funded from earmarked CIP projects as decided by the City Manager. Funds would be used in accordance with final design principles and guidelines developed by Terrain Studio - Submitted by Michael Fife, Council Member.

c. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation and request to earmark the remaining amount of the FY 2016 Beautification funds, estimated to be $170,000, to be used for the design and construction of a Pilot Esplanade Beautification Project to be located at the Bellaire Boulevard and South Rice Avenue intersection, and on providing direction to the City Manager to work with Terrain Studio on a contract for said services to be approved at a future City Council meeting - Submitted by Michael Fife, Council Member.

d. Consideration of and possible action on the selection of Trustees for Places 6-9 to serve on the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP) Board of Trustees for a six-year term commencing on October 1, 2016, and ending September 30, 2022 - Submitted by Tracy L. Dutton, City Clerk, on behalf of the TMLIRP.

a. Consideration of and possible action regarding the taking of a record vote to increase the tax revenue for the City of Bellaire, Texas for the 2016 Tax Year by proposing a tax rate of $0.3874 per $100 valuation and authorizing the City Clerk and Chief Financial Officer to publish a "Notice of 2016 Tax Year Proposed Property Tax Rate for the City of Bellaire." The dates for two public hearings on the referenced proposal are Thursday, September 29, 2016, and Monday, October 10, 2016, both of which will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, First Floor of City Hall, 7008 South Rice Avenue, Bellaire, Texas 77401 - Submitted by Terrence Beaman, Chief Financial Officer.

b. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation and request to include a new line item in the FY 2017 Budget entitled "Beautification/Urban Design" and funded in the amount of $700,000, in the manner as was done for FY 2016, with $350,000 funded from sources determined by the City Manager and the remaining $350,000 funded from earmarked CIP projects as decided by the City Manager. Funds would be used in accordance with final design principles and guidelines developed by Terrain Studio - Submitted by Michael Fife, Council Member.

c. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation and request to earmark the remaining amount of the FY 2016 Beautification funds, estimated to be $170,000, to be used for the design and construction of a Pilot Esplanade Beautification Project to be located at the Bellaire Boulevard and South Rice Avenue intersection, and on providing direction to the City Manager to work with Terrain Studio on a contract for said services to be approved at a future City Council meeting - Submitted by Michael Fife, Council Member.

d. Consideration of and possible action on the selection of Trustees for Places 6-9 to serve on the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP) Board of Trustees for a six-year term commencing on October 1, 2016, and ending September 30, 2022 - Submitted by Tracy L. Dutton, City Clerk, on behalf of the TMLIRP.

1. Consent Agenda:

2. Adoption of Ordinance(s)/Resolutions(s):

a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation to approve a change order in an amount not to exceed $191,632.00 to the construction contract for Phase One of Evelyn's Park with Linbeck Group, LLC, and on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute said change order. The change order will be executed only upon receipt of the funds associated with said change order in an amount not to exceed $191,632.00 from the Evelyn's Park Conservancy, and will be authorized for no more than the amount of funding received from the Evelyn's Park Conservancy - Submitted by Michelle Jordan, Project Manager.

b. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, adopting a new rate schedule for water and sewer services for residential and nonresidential ratepayers - Submitted by Terrence Beaman, Chief Financial Officer.

a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation to approve a change order in an amount not to exceed $191,632.00 to the construction contract for Phase One of Evelyn's Park with Linbeck Group, LLC, and on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute said change order. The change order will be executed only upon receipt of the funds associated with said change order in an amount not to exceed $191,632.00 from the Evelyn's Park Conservancy, and will be authorized for no more than the amount of funding received from the Evelyn's Park Conservancy - Submitted by Michelle Jordan, Project Manager.

b. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, adopting a new rate schedule for water and sewer services for residential and nonresidential ratepayers - Submitted by Terrence Beaman, Chief Financial Officer.

3. Item(s) for Individual Consideration:

a. Consideration of and possible action regarding the taking of a record vote to increase the tax revenue for the City of Bellaire, Texas for the 2016 Tax Year by proposing a tax rate of $0.3874 per $100 valuation and authorizing the City Clerk and Chief Financial Officer to publish a "Notice of 2016 Tax Year Proposed Property Tax Rate for the City of Bellaire." The dates for two public hearings on the referenced proposal are Thursday, September 29, 2016, and Monday, October 10, 2016, both of which will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, First Floor of City Hall, 7008 South Rice Avenue, Bellaire, Texas 77401 - Submitted by Terrence Beaman, Chief Financial Officer.

b. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation and request to include a new line item in the FY 2017 Budget entitled "Beautification/Urban Design" and funded in the amount of $700,000, in the manner as was done for FY 2016, with $350,000 funded from sources determined by the City Manager and the remaining $350,000 funded from earmarked CIP projects as decided by the City Manager. Funds would be used in accordance with final design principles and guidelines developed by Terrain Studio - Submitted by Michael Fife, Council Member.

c. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation and request to earmark the remaining amount of the FY 2016 Beautification funds, estimated to be $170,000, to be used for the design and construction of a Pilot Esplanade Beautification Project to be located at the Bellaire Boulevard and South Rice Avenue intersection, and on providing direction to the City Manager to work with Terrain Studio on a contract for said services to be approved at a future City Council meeting - Submitted by Michael Fife, Council Member.

d. Consideration of and possible action on the selection of Trustees for Places 6-9 to serve on the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP) Board of Trustees for a six-year term commencing on October 1, 2016, and ending September 30, 2022 - Submitted by Tracy L. Dutton, City Clerk, on behalf of the TMLIRP.

a. Consideration of and possible action regarding the taking of a record vote to increase the tax revenue for the City of Bellaire, Texas for the 2016 Tax Year by proposing a tax rate of $0.3874 per $100 valuation and authorizing the City Clerk and Chief Financial Officer to publish a "Notice of 2016 Tax Year Proposed Property Tax Rate for the City of Bellaire." The dates for two public hearings on the referenced proposal are Thursday, September 29, 2016, and Monday, October 10, 2016, both of which will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, First Floor of City Hall, 7008 South Rice Avenue, Bellaire, Texas 77401 - Submitted by Terrence Beaman, Chief Financial Officer.

b. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation and request to include a new line item in the FY 2017 Budget entitled "Beautification/Urban Design" and funded in the amount of $700,000, in the manner as was done for FY 2016, with $350,000 funded from sources determined by the City Manager and the remaining $350,000 funded from earmarked CIP projects as decided by the City Manager. Funds would be used in accordance with final design principles and guidelines developed by Terrain Studio - Submitted by Michael Fife, Council Member.

c. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation and request to earmark the remaining amount of the FY 2016 Beautification funds, estimated to be $170,000, to be used for the design and construction of a Pilot Esplanade Beautification Project to be located at the Bellaire Boulevard and South Rice Avenue intersection, and on providing direction to the City Manager to work with Terrain Studio on a contract for said services to be approved at a future City Council meeting - Submitted by Michael Fife, Council Member.

d. Consideration of and possible action on the selection of Trustees for Places 6-9 to serve on the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP) Board of Trustees for a six-year term commencing on October 1, 2016, and ending September 30, 2022 - Submitted by Tracy L. Dutton, City Clerk, on behalf of the TMLIRP.

G. Community Interest Items from the Mayor and Council.

H. Adjourn.

A. Call to Order and Announcement of a Quorum - Andrew S. Friedberg, Mayor.

B. Inspirational Reading and/or Invocation - Roman F. Reed, Mayor Pro Tem.

C. Pledges of Allegiance - Roman F. Reed, Mayor Pro Tem.

D. Personal/Audience Comments.

E. Reports and Presentations:

1. City Manager's Report regarding communication, field and personnel updates, calendar reminders, and notes of appreciation - Submitted by Paul A. Hofmann, City Manager.

2. Presentation, consideration, and acceptance of the submittal of the "Certified 2016 Tax Roll and the 2016 Property Tax Rates in the City of Bellaire, Texas" - Presented and submitted by Terrence Beaman, Chief Financial Officer.

1. City Manager's Report regarding communication, field and personnel updates, calendar reminders, and notes of appreciation - Submitted by Paul A. Hofmann, City Manager.

2. Presentation, consideration, and acceptance of the submittal of the "Certified 2016 Tax Roll and the 2016 Property Tax Rates in the City of Bellaire, Texas" - Presented and submitted by Terrence Beaman, Chief Financial Officer.

F. New Business:

1. Consent Agenda:

2. Adoption of Ordinance(s)/Resolutions(s):

a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation to approve a change order in an amount not to exceed $191,632.00 to the construction contract for Phase One of Evelyn's Park with Linbeck Group, LLC, and on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute said change order. The change order will be executed only upon receipt of the funds associated with said change order in an amount not to exceed $191,632.00 from the Evelyn's Park Conservancy, and will be authorized for no more than the amount of funding received from the Evelyn's Park Conservancy - Submitted by Michelle Jordan, Project Manager.

b. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, adopting a new rate schedule for water and sewer services for residential and nonresidential ratepayers - Submitted by Terrence Beaman, Chief Financial Officer.

a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation to approve a change order in an amount not to exceed $191,632.00 to the construction contract for Phase One of Evelyn's Park with Linbeck Group, LLC, and on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute said change order. The change order will be executed only upon receipt of the funds associated with said change order in an amount not to exceed $191,632.00 from the Evelyn's Park Conservancy, and will be authorized for no more than the amount of funding received from the Evelyn's Park Conservancy - Submitted by Michelle Jordan, Project Manager.

b. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, adopting a new rate schedule for water and sewer services for residential and nonresidential ratepayers - Submitted by Terrence Beaman, Chief Financial Officer.

3. Item(s) for Individual Consideration:

a. Consideration of and possible action regarding the taking of a record vote to increase the tax revenue for the City of Bellaire, Texas for the 2016 Tax Year by proposing a tax rate of $0.3874 per $100 valuation and authorizing the City Clerk and Chief Financial Officer to publish a "Notice of 2016 Tax Year Proposed Property Tax Rate for the City of Bellaire." The dates for two public hearings on the referenced proposal are Thursday, September 29, 2016, and Monday, October 10, 2016, both of which will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, First Floor of City Hall, 7008 South Rice Avenue, Bellaire, Texas 77401 - Submitted by Terrence Beaman, Chief Financial Officer.

b. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation and request to include a new line item in the FY 2017 Budget entitled "Beautification/Urban Design" and funded in the amount of $700,000, in the manner as was done for FY 2016, with $350,000 funded from sources determined by the City Manager and the remaining $350,000 funded from earmarked CIP projects as decided by the City Manager. Funds would be used in accordance with final design principles and guidelines developed by Terrain Studio - Submitted by Michael Fife, Council Member.

c. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation and request to earmark the remaining amount of the FY 2016 Beautification funds, estimated to be $170,000, to be used for the design and construction of a Pilot Esplanade Beautification Project to be located at the Bellaire Boulevard and South Rice Avenue intersection, and on providing direction to the City Manager to work with Terrain Studio on a contract for said services to be approved at a future City Council meeting - Submitted by Michael Fife, Council Member.

d. Consideration of and possible action on the selection of Trustees for Places 6-9 to serve on the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP) Board of Trustees for a six-year term commencing on October 1, 2016, and ending September 30, 2022 - Submitted by Tracy L. Dutton, City Clerk, on behalf of the TMLIRP.

a. Consideration of and possible action regarding the taking of a record vote to increase the tax revenue for the City of Bellaire, Texas for the 2016 Tax Year by proposing a tax rate of $0.3874 per $100 valuation and authorizing the City Clerk and Chief Financial Officer to publish a "Notice of 2016 Tax Year Proposed Property Tax Rate for the City of Bellaire." The dates for two public hearings on the referenced proposal are Thursday, September 29, 2016, and Monday, October 10, 2016, both of which will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, First Floor of City Hall, 7008 South Rice Avenue, Bellaire, Texas 77401 - Submitted by Terrence Beaman, Chief Financial Officer.

b. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation and request to include a new line item in the FY 2017 Budget entitled "Beautification/Urban Design" and funded in the amount of $700,000, in the manner as was done for FY 2016, with $350,000 funded from sources determined by the City Manager and the remaining $350,000 funded from earmarked CIP projects as decided by the City Manager. Funds would be used in accordance with final design principles and guidelines developed by Terrain Studio - Submitted by Michael Fife, Council Member.

c. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation and request to earmark the remaining amount of the FY 2016 Beautification funds, estimated to be $170,000, to be used for the design and construction of a Pilot Esplanade Beautification Project to be located at the Bellaire Boulevard and South Rice Avenue intersection, and on providing direction to the City Manager to work with Terrain Studio on a contract for said services to be approved at a future City Council meeting - Submitted by Michael Fife, Council Member.

d. Consideration of and possible action on the selection of Trustees for Places 6-9 to serve on the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP) Board of Trustees for a six-year term commencing on October 1, 2016, and ending September 30, 2022 - Submitted by Tracy L. Dutton, City Clerk, on behalf of the TMLIRP.

1. Consent Agenda:

2. Adoption of Ordinance(s)/Resolutions(s):

a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation to approve a change order in an amount not to exceed $191,632.00 to the construction contract for Phase One of Evelyn's Park with Linbeck Group, LLC, and on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute said change order. The change order will be executed only upon receipt of the funds associated with said change order in an amount not to exceed $191,632.00 from the Evelyn's Park Conservancy, and will be authorized for no more than the amount of funding received from the Evelyn's Park Conservancy - Submitted by Michelle Jordan, Project Manager.

b. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, adopting a new rate schedule for water and sewer services for residential and nonresidential ratepayers - Submitted by Terrence Beaman, Chief Financial Officer.

a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation to approve a change order in an amount not to exceed $191,632.00 to the construction contract for Phase One of Evelyn's Park with Linbeck Group, LLC, and on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute said change order. The change order will be executed only upon receipt of the funds associated with said change order in an amount not to exceed $191,632.00 from the Evelyn's Park Conservancy, and will be authorized for no more than the amount of funding received from the Evelyn's Park Conservancy - Submitted by Michelle Jordan, Project Manager.

b. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, adopting a new rate schedule for water and sewer services for residential and nonresidential ratepayers - Submitted by Terrence Beaman, Chief Financial Officer.

3. Item(s) for Individual Consideration:

a. Consideration of and possible action regarding the taking of a record vote to increase the tax revenue for the City of Bellaire, Texas for the 2016 Tax Year by proposing a tax rate of $0.3874 per $100 valuation and authorizing the City Clerk and Chief Financial Officer to publish a "Notice of 2016 Tax Year Proposed Property Tax Rate for the City of Bellaire." The dates for two public hearings on the referenced proposal are Thursday, September 29, 2016, and Monday, October 10, 2016, both of which will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, First Floor of City Hall, 7008 South Rice Avenue, Bellaire, Texas 77401 - Submitted by Terrence Beaman, Chief Financial Officer.

b. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation and request to include a new line item in the FY 2017 Budget entitled "Beautification/Urban Design" and funded in the amount of $700,000, in the manner as was done for FY 2016, with $350,000 funded from sources determined by the City Manager and the remaining $350,000 funded from earmarked CIP projects as decided by the City Manager. Funds would be used in accordance with final design principles and guidelines developed by Terrain Studio - Submitted by Michael Fife, Council Member.

c. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation and request to earmark the remaining amount of the FY 2016 Beautification funds, estimated to be $170,000, to be used for the design and construction of a Pilot Esplanade Beautification Project to be located at the Bellaire Boulevard and South Rice Avenue intersection, and on providing direction to the City Manager to work with Terrain Studio on a contract for said services to be approved at a future City Council meeting - Submitted by Michael Fife, Council Member.

d. Consideration of and possible action on the selection of Trustees for Places 6-9 to serve on the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP) Board of Trustees for a six-year term commencing on October 1, 2016, and ending September 30, 2022 - Submitted by Tracy L. Dutton, City Clerk, on behalf of the TMLIRP.

a. Consideration of and possible action regarding the taking of a record vote to increase the tax revenue for the City of Bellaire, Texas for the 2016 Tax Year by proposing a tax rate of $0.3874 per $100 valuation and authorizing the City Clerk and Chief Financial Officer to publish a "Notice of 2016 Tax Year Proposed Property Tax Rate for the City of Bellaire." The dates for two public hearings on the referenced proposal are Thursday, September 29, 2016, and Monday, October 10, 2016, both of which will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, First Floor of City Hall, 7008 South Rice Avenue, Bellaire, Texas 77401 - Submitted by Terrence Beaman, Chief Financial Officer.

b. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation and request to include a new line item in the FY 2017 Budget entitled "Beautification/Urban Design" and funded in the amount of $700,000, in the manner as was done for FY 2016, with $350,000 funded from sources determined by the City Manager and the remaining $350,000 funded from earmarked CIP projects as decided by the City Manager. Funds would be used in accordance with final design principles and guidelines developed by Terrain Studio - Submitted by Michael Fife, Council Member.

c. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation and request to earmark the remaining amount of the FY 2016 Beautification funds, estimated to be $170,000, to be used for the design and construction of a Pilot Esplanade Beautification Project to be located at the Bellaire Boulevard and South Rice Avenue intersection, and on providing direction to the City Manager to work with Terrain Studio on a contract for said services to be approved at a future City Council meeting - Submitted by Michael Fife, Council Member.

d. Consideration of and possible action on the selection of Trustees for Places 6-9 to serve on the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP) Board of Trustees for a six-year term commencing on October 1, 2016, and ending September 30, 2022 - Submitted by Tracy L. Dutton, City Clerk, on behalf of the TMLIRP.

G. Community Interest Items from the Mayor and Council.

H. Adjourn.

Sep 12, 2016 Mayor and Council - Regular Session

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REGULAR SESSION - 6:00 P.M.

A. Call to Order and Announcement of a Quorum - Andrew S. Friedberg, Mayor.

B. Recognition of Proclamation - Andrew S. Friedberg, Mayor.

Issuance of a proclamation by Andrew S. Friedberg, Mayor, recognizing and congratulating Donald W. Elmer on the occasion of his Badge Pinning Ceremony, and on his successful completion of all requirements necessary to become a Firefighter/Paramedic with the City of Bellaire, Texas - Requested by Darryl Anderson, Fire Chief.

Issuance of a proclamation by Andrew S. Friedberg, Mayor, recognizing and congratulating Donald W. Elmer on the occasion of his Badge Pinning Ceremony, and on his successful completion of all requirements necessary to become a Firefighter/Paramedic with the City of Bellaire, Texas - Requested by Darryl Anderson, Fire Chief.

A. Call to Order and Announcement of a Quorum - Andrew S. Friedberg, Mayor.

B. Recognition of Proclamation - Andrew S. Friedberg, Mayor.

Issuance of a proclamation by Andrew S. Friedberg, Mayor, recognizing and congratulating Donald W. Elmer on the occasion of his Badge Pinning Ceremony, and on his successful completion of all requirements necessary to become a Firefighter/Paramedic with the City of Bellaire, Texas - Requested by Darryl Anderson, Fire Chief.

Issuance of a proclamation by Andrew S. Friedberg, Mayor, recognizing and congratulating Donald W. Elmer on the occasion of his Badge Pinning Ceremony, and on his successful completion of all requirements necessary to become a Firefighter/Paramedic with the City of Bellaire, Texas - Requested by Darryl Anderson, Fire Chief.

I. PUBLIC HEARING

A. Reading of Notice of Public Hearing - Tracy L. Dutton, City Clerk.

B. Summary of Public Hearing Procedure - Paul A. Hofmann, City Manager.

C. Presentation of Proposal:

Presentation of an application and request submitted by Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc., on behalf of Applicant HEB Grocery Company, LP, in accordance with Chapter 24, Planning and Zoning, Article VI, Amendatory Procedures, Section 24-604, Application for a Planned Development Amendment, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for an amendment to a planned development (PD-25, HEB Bellaire) consisting of a grocery store retail area with attached parking facility to be known as "HEB Grocery Store" on a 3.055 acre site located on the northern side of the intersection between Bissonnet Street and Cedar Street in the City of Bellaire, Harris County, Texas, and currently addressed as 5106 Bissonnet Street, Bellaire, Texas.

Presentation of an application and request submitted by Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc., on behalf of Applicant HEB Grocery Company, LP, in accordance with Chapter 24, Planning and Zoning, Article VI, Amendatory Procedures, Section 24-604, Application for a Planned Development Amendment, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for an amendment to a planned development (PD-25, HEB Bellaire) consisting of a grocery store retail area with attached parking facility to be known as "HEB Grocery Store" on a 3.055 acre site located on the northern side of the intersection between Bissonnet Street and Cedar Street in the City of Bellaire, Harris County, Texas, and currently addressed as 5106 Bissonnet Street, Bellaire, Texas.

D. Public Comment.

E. Questions from the Mayor and Council.

F. Close of Public Hearing.

G. Adjourn.

A. Reading of Notice of Public Hearing - Tracy L. Dutton, City Clerk.

B. Summary of Public Hearing Procedure - Paul A. Hofmann, City Manager.

C. Presentation of Proposal:

Presentation of an application and request submitted by Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc., on behalf of Applicant HEB Grocery Company, LP, in accordance with Chapter 24, Planning and Zoning, Article VI, Amendatory Procedures, Section 24-604, Application for a Planned Development Amendment, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for an amendment to a planned development (PD-25, HEB Bellaire) consisting of a grocery store retail area with attached parking facility to be known as "HEB Grocery Store" on a 3.055 acre site located on the northern side of the intersection between Bissonnet Street and Cedar Street in the City of Bellaire, Harris County, Texas, and currently addressed as 5106 Bissonnet Street, Bellaire, Texas.

Presentation of an application and request submitted by Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc., on behalf of Applicant HEB Grocery Company, LP, in accordance with Chapter 24, Planning and Zoning, Article VI, Amendatory Procedures, Section 24-604, Application for a Planned Development Amendment, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for an amendment to a planned development (PD-25, HEB Bellaire) consisting of a grocery store retail area with attached parking facility to be known as "HEB Grocery Store" on a 3.055 acre site located on the northern side of the intersection between Bissonnet Street and Cedar Street in the City of Bellaire, Harris County, Texas, and currently addressed as 5106 Bissonnet Street, Bellaire, Texas.

D. Public Comment.

E. Questions from the Mayor and Council.

F. Close of Public Hearing.

G. Adjourn.

II. REGULAR MEETING

A. Call to Order and Announcement of a Quorum - Andrew S. Friedberg, Mayor.

B. Inspirational Reading and/or Invocation - Roman F. Reed, Mayor Pro Tem.

C. Pledges of Allegiance - Roman F. Reed, Mayor Pro Tem.

D. Personal/Audience Comments.

E. Reports and Presentations:

1. City Manager's Report regarding communication, field and personnel updates, calendar reminders, and notes of appreciation - Submitted by Paul A. Hofmann, City Manager.

2. Presentation, consideration, and acceptance of the submittal of the "Certified 2016 Tax Roll and the 2016 Property Tax Rates in the City of Bellaire, Texas" - Presented and submitted by Terrence Beaman, Chief Financial Officer.

1. City Manager's Report regarding communication, field and personnel updates, calendar reminders, and notes of appreciation - Submitted by Paul A. Hofmann, City Manager.

2. Presentation, consideration, and acceptance of the submittal of the "Certified 2016 Tax Roll and the 2016 Property Tax Rates in the City of Bellaire, Texas" - Presented and submitted by Terrence Beaman, Chief Financial Officer.

F. New Business:

1. Consent Agenda:

2. Adoption of Ordinance(s)/Resolutions(s):

a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation to approve a change order in an amount not to exceed $191,632.00 to the construction contract for Phase One of Evelyn's Park with Linbeck Group, LLC, and on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute said change order. The change order will be executed only upon receipt of the funds associated with said change order in an amount not to exceed $191,632.00 from the Evelyn's Park Conservancy, and will be authorized for no more than the amount of funding received from the Evelyn's Park Conservancy - Submitted by Michelle Jordan, Project Manager.

b. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, adopting a new rate schedule for water and sewer services for residential and nonresidential ratepayers - Submitted by Terrence Beaman, Chief Financial Officer.

a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation to approve a change order in an amount not to exceed $191,632.00 to the construction contract for Phase One of Evelyn's Park with Linbeck Group, LLC, and on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute said change order. The change order will be executed only upon receipt of the funds associated with said change order in an amount not to exceed $191,632.00 from the Evelyn's Park Conservancy, and will be authorized for no more than the amount of funding received from the Evelyn's Park Conservancy - Submitted by Michelle Jordan, Project Manager.

b. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, adopting a new rate schedule for water and sewer services for residential and nonresidential ratepayers - Submitted by Terrence Beaman, Chief Financial Officer.

3. Item(s) for Individual Consideration:

a. Consideration of and possible action regarding the taking of a record vote to increase the tax revenue for the City of Bellaire, Texas for the 2016 Tax Year by proposing a tax rate of $0.3874 per $100 valuation and authorizing the City Clerk and Chief Financial Officer to publish a "Notice of 2016 Tax Year Proposed Property Tax Rate for the City of Bellaire." The dates for two public hearings on the referenced proposal are Thursday, September 29, 2016, and Monday, October 10, 2016, both of which will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, First Floor of City Hall, 7008 South Rice Avenue, Bellaire, Texas 77401 - Submitted by Terrence Beaman, Chief Financial Officer.

b. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation and request to include a new line item in the FY 2017 Budget entitled "Beautification/Urban Design" and funded in the amount of $700,000, in the manner as was done for FY 2016, with $350,000 funded from sources determined by the City Manager and the remaining $350,000 funded from earmarked CIP projects as decided by the City Manager. Funds would be used in accordance with final design principles and guidelines developed by Terrain Studio - Submitted by Michael Fife, Council Member.

c. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation and request to earmark the remaining amount of the FY 2016 Beautification funds, estimated to be $170,000, to be used for the design and construction of a Pilot Esplanade Beautification Project to be located at the Bellaire Boulevard and South Rice Avenue intersection, and on providing direction to the City Manager to work with Terrain Studio on a contract for said services to be approved at a future City Council meeting - Submitted by Michael Fife, Council Member.

d. Consideration of and possible action on the selection of Trustees for Places 6-9 to serve on the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP) Board of Trustees for a six-year term commencing on October 1, 2016, and ending September 30, 2022 - Submitted by Tracy L. Dutton, City Clerk, on behalf of the TMLIRP.

a. Consideration of and possible action regarding the taking of a record vote to increase the tax revenue for the City of Bellaire, Texas for the 2016 Tax Year by proposing a tax rate of $0.3874 per $100 valuation and authorizing the City Clerk and Chief Financial Officer to publish a "Notice of 2016 Tax Year Proposed Property Tax Rate for the City of Bellaire." The dates for two public hearings on the referenced proposal are Thursday, September 29, 2016, and Monday, October 10, 2016, both of which will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, First Floor of City Hall, 7008 South Rice Avenue, Bellaire, Texas 77401 - Submitted by Terrence Beaman, Chief Financial Officer.

b. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation and request to include a new line item in the FY 2017 Budget entitled "Beautification/Urban Design" and funded in the amount of $700,000, in the manner as was done for FY 2016, with $350,000 funded from sources determined by the City Manager and the remaining $350,000 funded from earmarked CIP projects as decided by the City Manager. Funds would be used in accordance with final design principles and guidelines developed by Terrain Studio - Submitted by Michael Fife, Council Member.

c. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation and request to earmark the remaining amount of the FY 2016 Beautification funds, estimated to be $170,000, to be used for the design and construction of a Pilot Esplanade Beautification Project to be located at the Bellaire Boulevard and South Rice Avenue intersection, and on providing direction to the City Manager to work with Terrain Studio on a contract for said services to be approved at a future City Council meeting - Submitted by Michael Fife, Council Member.

d. Consideration of and possible action on the selection of Trustees for Places 6-9 to serve on the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP) Board of Trustees for a six-year term commencing on October 1, 2016, and ending September 30, 2022 - Submitted by Tracy L. Dutton, City Clerk, on behalf of the TMLIRP.

1. Consent Agenda:

2. Adoption of Ordinance(s)/Resolutions(s):

a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation to approve a change order in an amount not to exceed $191,632.00 to the construction contract for Phase One of Evelyn's Park with Linbeck Group, LLC, and on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute said change order. The change order will be executed only upon receipt of the funds associated with said change order in an amount not to exceed $191,632.00 from the Evelyn's Park Conservancy, and will be authorized for no more than the amount of funding received from the Evelyn's Park Conservancy - Submitted by Michelle Jordan, Project Manager.

b. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, adopting a new rate schedule for water and sewer services for residential and nonresidential ratepayers - Submitted by Terrence Beaman, Chief Financial Officer.

a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation to approve a change order in an amount not to exceed $191,632.00 to the construction contract for Phase One of Evelyn's Park with Linbeck Group, LLC, and on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute said change order. The change order will be executed only upon receipt of the funds associated with said change order in an amount not to exceed $191,632.00 from the Evelyn's Park Conservancy, and will be authorized for no more than the amount of funding received from the Evelyn's Park Conservancy - Submitted by Michelle Jordan, Project Manager.

b. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, adopting a new rate schedule for water and sewer services for residential and nonresidential ratepayers - Submitted by Terrence Beaman, Chief Financial Officer.

3. Item(s) for Individual Consideration:

a. Consideration of and possible action regarding the taking of a record vote to increase the tax revenue for the City of Bellaire, Texas for the 2016 Tax Year by proposing a tax rate of $0.3874 per $100 valuation and authorizing the City Clerk and Chief Financial Officer to publish a "Notice of 2016 Tax Year Proposed Property Tax Rate for the City of Bellaire." The dates for two public hearings on the referenced proposal are Thursday, September 29, 2016, and Monday, October 10, 2016, both of which will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, First Floor of City Hall, 7008 South Rice Avenue, Bellaire, Texas 77401 - Submitted by Terrence Beaman, Chief Financial Officer.

b. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation and request to include a new line item in the FY 2017 Budget entitled "Beautification/Urban Design" and funded in the amount of $700,000, in the manner as was done for FY 2016, with $350,000 funded from sources determined by the City Manager and the remaining $350,000 funded from earmarked CIP projects as decided by the City Manager. Funds would be used in accordance with final design principles and guidelines developed by Terrain Studio - Submitted by Michael Fife, Council Member.

c. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation and request to earmark the remaining amount of the FY 2016 Beautification funds, estimated to be $170,000, to be used for the design and construction of a Pilot Esplanade Beautification Project to be located at the Bellaire Boulevard and South Rice Avenue intersection, and on providing direction to the City Manager to work with Terrain Studio on a contract for said services to be approved at a future City Council meeting - Submitted by Michael Fife, Council Member.

d. Consideration of and possible action on the selection of Trustees for Places 6-9 to serve on the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP) Board of Trustees for a six-year term commencing on October 1, 2016, and ending September 30, 2022 - Submitted by Tracy L. Dutton, City Clerk, on behalf of the TMLIRP.

a. Consideration of and possible action regarding the taking of a record vote to increase the tax revenue for the City of Bellaire, Texas for the 2016 Tax Year by proposing a tax rate of $0.3874 per $100 valuation and authorizing the City Clerk and Chief Financial Officer to publish a "Notice of 2016 Tax Year Proposed Property Tax Rate for the City of Bellaire." The dates for two public hearings on the referenced proposal are Thursday, September 29, 2016, and Monday, October 10, 2016, both of which will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, First Floor of City Hall, 7008 South Rice Avenue, Bellaire, Texas 77401 - Submitted by Terrence Beaman, Chief Financial Officer.

b. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation and request to include a new line item in the FY 2017 Budget entitled "Beautification/Urban Design" and funded in the amount of $700,000, in the manner as was done for FY 2016, with $350,000 funded from sources determined by the City Manager and the remaining $350,000 funded from earmarked CIP projects as decided by the City Manager. Funds would be used in accordance with final design principles and guidelines developed by Terrain Studio - Submitted by Michael Fife, Council Member.

c. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation and request to earmark the remaining amount of the FY 2016 Beautification funds, estimated to be $170,000, to be used for the design and construction of a Pilot Esplanade Beautification Project to be located at the Bellaire Boulevard and South Rice Avenue intersection, and on providing direction to the City Manager to work with Terrain Studio on a contract for said services to be approved at a future City Council meeting - Submitted by Michael Fife, Council Member.

d. Consideration of and possible action on the selection of Trustees for Places 6-9 to serve on the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP) Board of Trustees for a six-year term commencing on October 1, 2016, and ending September 30, 2022 - Submitted by Tracy L. Dutton, City Clerk, on behalf of the TMLIRP.

G. Community Interest Items from the Mayor and Council.

H. Adjourn.

A. Call to Order and Announcement of a Quorum - Andrew S. Friedberg, Mayor.

B. Inspirational Reading and/or Invocation - Roman F. Reed, Mayor Pro Tem.

C. Pledges of Allegiance - Roman F. Reed, Mayor Pro Tem.

D. Personal/Audience Comments.

E. Reports and Presentations:

1. City Manager's Report regarding communication, field and personnel updates, calendar reminders, and notes of appreciation - Submitted by Paul A. Hofmann, City Manager.

2. Presentation, consideration, and acceptance of the submittal of the "Certified 2016 Tax Roll and the 2016 Property Tax Rates in the City of Bellaire, Texas" - Presented and submitted by Terrence Beaman, Chief Financial Officer.

1. City Manager's Report regarding communication, field and personnel updates, calendar reminders, and notes of appreciation - Submitted by Paul A. Hofmann, City Manager.

2. Presentation, consideration, and acceptance of the submittal of the "Certified 2016 Tax Roll and the 2016 Property Tax Rates in the City of Bellaire, Texas" - Presented and submitted by Terrence Beaman, Chief Financial Officer.

F. New Business:

1. Consent Agenda:

2. Adoption of Ordinance(s)/Resolutions(s):

a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation to approve a change order in an amount not to exceed $191,632.00 to the construction contract for Phase One of Evelyn's Park with Linbeck Group, LLC, and on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute said change order. The change order will be executed only upon receipt of the funds associated with said change order in an amount not to exceed $191,632.00 from the Evelyn's Park Conservancy, and will be authorized for no more than the amount of funding received from the Evelyn's Park Conservancy - Submitted by Michelle Jordan, Project Manager.

b. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, adopting a new rate schedule for water and sewer services for residential and nonresidential ratepayers - Submitted by Terrence Beaman, Chief Financial Officer.

a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation to approve a change order in an amount not to exceed $191,632.00 to the construction contract for Phase One of Evelyn's Park with Linbeck Group, LLC, and on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute said change order. The change order will be executed only upon receipt of the funds associated with said change order in an amount not to exceed $191,632.00 from the Evelyn's Park Conservancy, and will be authorized for no more than the amount of funding received from the Evelyn's Park Conservancy - Submitted by Michelle Jordan, Project Manager.

b. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, adopting a new rate schedule for water and sewer services for residential and nonresidential ratepayers - Submitted by Terrence Beaman, Chief Financial Officer.

3. Item(s) for Individual Consideration:

a. Consideration of and possible action regarding the taking of a record vote to increase the tax revenue for the City of Bellaire, Texas for the 2016 Tax Year by proposing a tax rate of $0.3874 per $100 valuation and authorizing the City Clerk and Chief Financial Officer to publish a "Notice of 2016 Tax Year Proposed Property Tax Rate for the City of Bellaire." The dates for two public hearings on the referenced proposal are Thursday, September 29, 2016, and Monday, October 10, 2016, both of which will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, First Floor of City Hall, 7008 South Rice Avenue, Bellaire, Texas 77401 - Submitted by Terrence Beaman, Chief Financial Officer.

b. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation and request to include a new line item in the FY 2017 Budget entitled "Beautification/Urban Design" and funded in the amount of $700,000, in the manner as was done for FY 2016, with $350,000 funded from sources determined by the City Manager and the remaining $350,000 funded from earmarked CIP projects as decided by the City Manager. Funds would be used in accordance with final design principles and guidelines developed by Terrain Studio - Submitted by Michael Fife, Council Member.

c. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation and request to earmark the remaining amount of the FY 2016 Beautification funds, estimated to be $170,000, to be used for the design and construction of a Pilot Esplanade Beautification Project to be located at the Bellaire Boulevard and South Rice Avenue intersection, and on providing direction to the City Manager to work with Terrain Studio on a contract for said services to be approved at a future City Council meeting - Submitted by Michael Fife, Council Member.

d. Consideration of and possible action on the selection of Trustees for Places 6-9 to serve on the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP) Board of Trustees for a six-year term commencing on October 1, 2016, and ending September 30, 2022 - Submitted by Tracy L. Dutton, City Clerk, on behalf of the TMLIRP.

a. Consideration of and possible action regarding the taking of a record vote to increase the tax revenue for the City of Bellaire, Texas for the 2016 Tax Year by proposing a tax rate of $0.3874 per $100 valuation and authorizing the City Clerk and Chief Financial Officer to publish a "Notice of 2016 Tax Year Proposed Property Tax Rate for the City of Bellaire." The dates for two public hearings on the referenced proposal are Thursday, September 29, 2016, and Monday, October 10, 2016, both of which will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, First Floor of City Hall, 7008 South Rice Avenue, Bellaire, Texas 77401 - Submitted by Terrence Beaman, Chief Financial Officer.

b. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation and request to include a new line item in the FY 2017 Budget entitled "Beautification/Urban Design" and funded in the amount of $700,000, in the manner as was done for FY 2016, with $350,000 funded from sources determined by the City Manager and the remaining $350,000 funded from earmarked CIP projects as decided by the City Manager. Funds would be used in accordance with final design principles and guidelines developed by Terrain Studio - Submitted by Michael Fife, Council Member.

c. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation and request to earmark the remaining amount of the FY 2016 Beautification funds, estimated to be $170,000, to be used for the design and construction of a Pilot Esplanade Beautification Project to be located at the Bellaire Boulevard and South Rice Avenue intersection, and on providing direction to the City Manager to work with Terrain Studio on a contract for said services to be approved at a future City Council meeting - Submitted by Michael Fife, Council Member.

d. Consideration of and possible action on the selection of Trustees for Places 6-9 to serve on the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP) Board of Trustees for a six-year term commencing on October 1, 2016, and ending September 30, 2022 - Submitted by Tracy L. Dutton, City Clerk, on behalf of the TMLIRP.

1. Consent Agenda:

2. Adoption of Ordinance(s)/Resolutions(s):

a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation to approve a change order in an amount not to exceed $191,632.00 to the construction contract for Phase One of Evelyn's Park with Linbeck Group, LLC, and on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute said change order. The change order will be executed only upon receipt of the funds associated with said change order in an amount not to exceed $191,632.00 from the Evelyn's Park Conservancy, and will be authorized for no more than the amount of funding received from the Evelyn's Park Conservancy - Submitted by Michelle Jordan, Project Manager.

b. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, adopting a new rate schedule for water and sewer services for residential and nonresidential ratepayers - Submitted by Terrence Beaman, Chief Financial Officer.

a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation to approve a change order in an amount not to exceed $191,632.00 to the construction contract for Phase One of Evelyn's Park with Linbeck Group, LLC, and on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute said change order. The change order will be executed only upon receipt of the funds associated with said change order in an amount not to exceed $191,632.00 from the Evelyn's Park Conservancy, and will be authorized for no more than the amount of funding received from the Evelyn's Park Conservancy - Submitted by Michelle Jordan, Project Manager.

b. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, adopting a new rate schedule for water and sewer services for residential and nonresidential ratepayers - Submitted by Terrence Beaman, Chief Financial Officer.

3. Item(s) for Individual Consideration:

a. Consideration of and possible action regarding the taking of a record vote to increase the tax revenue for the City of Bellaire, Texas for the 2016 Tax Year by proposing a tax rate of $0.3874 per $100 valuation and authorizing the City Clerk and Chief Financial Officer to publish a "Notice of 2016 Tax Year Proposed Property Tax Rate for the City of Bellaire." The dates for two public hearings on the referenced proposal are Thursday, September 29, 2016, and Monday, October 10, 2016, both of which will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, First Floor of City Hall, 7008 South Rice Avenue, Bellaire, Texas 77401 - Submitted by Terrence Beaman, Chief Financial Officer.

b. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation and request to include a new line item in the FY 2017 Budget entitled "Beautification/Urban Design" and funded in the amount of $700,000, in the manner as was done for FY 2016, with $350,000 funded from sources determined by the City Manager and the remaining $350,000 funded from earmarked CIP projects as decided by the City Manager. Funds would be used in accordance with final design principles and guidelines developed by Terrain Studio - Submitted by Michael Fife, Council Member.

c. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation and request to earmark the remaining amount of the FY 2016 Beautification funds, estimated to be $170,000, to be used for the design and construction of a Pilot Esplanade Beautification Project to be located at the Bellaire Boulevard and South Rice Avenue intersection, and on providing direction to the City Manager to work with Terrain Studio on a contract for said services to be approved at a future City Council meeting - Submitted by Michael Fife, Council Member.

d. Consideration of and possible action on the selection of Trustees for Places 6-9 to serve on the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP) Board of Trustees for a six-year term commencing on October 1, 2016, and ending September 30, 2022 - Submitted by Tracy L. Dutton, City Clerk, on behalf of the TMLIRP.

a. Consideration of and possible action regarding the taking of a record vote to increase the tax revenue for the City of Bellaire, Texas for the 2016 Tax Year by proposing a tax rate of $0.3874 per $100 valuation and authorizing the City Clerk and Chief Financial Officer to publish a "Notice of 2016 Tax Year Proposed Property Tax Rate for the City of Bellaire." The dates for two public hearings on the referenced proposal are Thursday, September 29, 2016, and Monday, October 10, 2016, both of which will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, First Floor of City Hall, 7008 South Rice Avenue, Bellaire, Texas 77401 - Submitted by Terrence Beaman, Chief Financial Officer.

b. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation and request to include a new line item in the FY 2017 Budget entitled "Beautification/Urban Design" and funded in the amount of $700,000, in the manner as was done for FY 2016, with $350,000 funded from sources determined by the City Manager and the remaining $350,000 funded from earmarked CIP projects as decided by the City Manager. Funds would be used in accordance with final design principles and guidelines developed by Terrain Studio - Submitted by Michael Fife, Council Member.

c. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation and request to earmark the remaining amount of the FY 2016 Beautification funds, estimated to be $170,000, to be used for the design and construction of a Pilot Esplanade Beautification Project to be located at the Bellaire Boulevard and South Rice Avenue intersection, and on providing direction to the City Manager to work with Terrain Studio on a contract for said services to be approved at a future City Council meeting - Submitted by Michael Fife, Council Member.

d. Consideration of and possible action on the selection of Trustees for Places 6-9 to serve on the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP) Board of Trustees for a six-year term commencing on October 1, 2016, and ending September 30, 2022 - Submitted by Tracy L. Dutton, City Clerk, on behalf of the TMLIRP.

G. Community Interest Items from the Mayor and Council.

H. Adjourn.

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