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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMn 04-03-07 162 MINUTES #2706 CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2007, 5:00 P.M. A presentation was made to the city council by Prescott Realty regarding a land swap at the Peek Service Center. Mayor James H. Holmes, III then convened the city council into an executive session in the conference room at 3:35 p.m. with the City Attorney regarding deliberations on real property under Sections 551.071 & 551.072 of the Government Code. The executive session was closed at 4:05 p.m. No action was voted on or taken during the meeting. Mayor Holmes opened the regular city council meeting at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber. Present were Mayor Pro Tempore Harry Shawver and Councilmembers Syd Carter, Kelly Walker and Jerry Grable. Also in attendance were City Manager Bob Livingston, City Attorney Rob Dillard and City Secretary Nina Wilson. Boy Scouts Adam Goldman, 3441 Amherst, and Richard Kumpf, 4300 Windsor, were III attendance. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION PRESENTATION OF COOKBOOK FUNDS TO UNITED WAY: Assistant to the City Manager Kate Smith presented a check for $478 from the sale of employee cookbooks to Adam Morrison, Assistant Director of Resource Development for United Way. PRESENTATION OF LEADERSHIP UNIVERSITY PARK CLASS V GIFT: Thomas Russell and other members of the class presented a Howard Miller Pendulum Clock to the city council. It will be hung in the Council Chamber. Councilmember Walker moved approval of the Consent Agenda, and Councilmember Grable seconded, and the vote was unanimous to approve the following: CONSENT AGENDA CONSIDER RENTAL REQUEST FROM COVENANT SCHOOL FOR WILLIAMS PARK: A picnic event is scheduled for Thursday, May 17, 2007, 5:30-8:30 p.m. The school anticipates 550 participants. CONSIDER ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING ON NORTH SIDE MCFARLIN BOULEVARD BETWEEN WILLIAMS P ARKW A Y AND PRESTON ROAD: Parking has been prohibited along the north curb of McFarlin, Williams Parkway west to Preston Road, for the past two years by temporary order of the chief of police because of construction of the box culvert, which closed east/west traffic on University Boulevard for several months. This action allowed emergency vehicles a relatively unencumbered route to Preston. Because of continued construction at City Hall, the chief of police has renewed the 90-day order on numerous occasions. Head-in parking along the south side of Highland Park Presbyterian Church will not be impacted. 163 ORDINANCE NO. 07/04 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, PROHIBITING PARKING AT ANY TIME ON THE NORTH SIDE OF MC F ARLIN BOULEVARD BETWEEN WILLIAMS P ARKW A Y AND PRESTON ROAD; PROVIDING FOR THE ERECTION OF SIGNS; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. CONSIDER PURCHASE OF CHEVROLET IMP ALA AS POLICE WARRANT OFFICER VEHICLE: The police department currently has one Ford Crown Victoria remaining in its fleet, which is not scheduled for replacement until 2010. Because of concerns regarding rear-end collisions and recent officer deaths attributed to the design of the Ford Crown Victoria, as well as, gas tank ruptures and fires, the police department requests replacement of this vehicle earlier than scheduled. The replacement will be a 2007 Chevrolet Impala for a total amount of$17,337. CONSIDER PURCHASE OF FF&E PRODUCTS RELATED TO CITY HALL RENOVATION, TEMPORARY POLICE DEARTMENT AND NEW DISPATCH FACILITY A T PEEK SERVICE CENTER: The city has been working with Business Interiors for the purchase of new furniture for the dispatch facility and temporary police department; Tandus US/C&A Floorcoverings, Inc. for modular carpet for the city hall addition and new building; Gear Grid for lockers in the Fire Department Bay. Business Interiors submitted a quote for $16,050.50. Tandus submitted a quote for $107,407.55. Gear Grid submitted a quote for $9,014. Furniture for Phase I includes furniture for the addition to city hall only: fire department, finance department, breakroom, mailroom and storage rooms. Business Interiors submitted a quote for $143,580.10. This amount includes receiving, delivery to the site and product installation. CONSIDER INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK AND TOWN OF ADDISON FOR USE OF DETENTION AND JAIL FACILITIES: The police department will be closing its temporary holding facility for approximately one year during the remodeling phase of city hall. An interlocal agreement has been reached with the Town of Addison Police Department to allow the use of their jail. It is recommended that the Town of Addison be allowed to use the city's holding facility, when and if needed, after it is open and back in service. CONSIDER INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK AND TOWN OF HIGHLAND PARK FOR USE OF DETENTION FACILITIES: An interlocal agreement has been reached with the Town of Highland Park for the use of their holding facility. The cost will be set at a flat rate of $45.00 per arrested person for up to 72 hours. It is recommended that the Town of Highland Park be allowed to use the city's holding facility, when and if needed, after it is open and back in service. CONSIDER FINAL PAYMENT TO JESKE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR TURTLE CREEK BOX CULVERT FOR CITY HALL EXPANSION, PROJECT 43710: Final payment will be in the amount of $94,317.84 for work performed and materials furnished. CONSIDER RESOLUTION ENDORSING CITIES AGGREGATION POWER PROJECT (CAPP) LEGISLATIVE AGENDA: As members of CAPP, cities pool their electric load and 164 solicit proposals for the best electric prices. The CAPP Board has developed and approved a legislative agenda for 2007 to demonstrate to all legislators the serious need for legislative change to fulfill the intent and promises of the original electric deregulation bill. RESOLUTION NO. 07-06 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, ENDORSING CERTAIN LEGISLA TIVE CHANGES TO ENHANCE THE COMPETITIVE ELECTRIC MARKET SUPPORTED BY CITIES AGGREGATION POWER PROJECT, INC. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF INTERLOCAL PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT AND RESOLUTION WITH THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING COOPERA TIVE (BUYBOARD): BuyBoard is requiring all member agencies to countersign a revised agreement in order to maintain membership. The original 1998 agreement has been revised to reflect changes in the structure of the Cooperative; a provision has been added requiring prior notice of amendments; the $200 annual membership fee has been eliminated. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: For March 6, 2007. MAIN AGENDA CONSIDER REQUEST FOR MUL TI- WAY STOP SIGN AT INTERSECTION OF MIL TON AND DURHAM: A request was made from Trey Berry, 3033 Milton, to conduct a traffic survey and analysis to determine whether conditions exist that would support the installation of stop signs along Milton requiring east/west traffic to stop at the intersection. The report recommendation was not to install the stop signs. Dannie Cummings, P .E., Traffic Engineer with C&P Engineering, Ltd., made a presentation and answered questions from the council. Speaking in favor of the stop signs were Matthew Middendorf, 3032 Milton and Max Fuqua, 7615 Lovers Lane. Councilmember Carter requested that a speed study be conducted and enforcement be carried out if indicated. Mayor Holmes recused himself from the vote due to a personal relationship with Mr. Middendorf. Councilmember Grable moved the request for stop signs be denied. Councilmember Walker seconded, and the vote was 4-0 to deny the request for stop signs at the intersection of Milton and Durham. CONSIDER ORDINANCE ABANDONING PORTION OF ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNER AT 3116 ROSEDALE: The alley serving the north side of the block has a bend in it near the middle of the block preventing a large sanitation truck from emptying dumpsters. A planned development at 3116 Rosedale gives the city the opportunity to exchange a currently unused portion of alley right-of-way for a section of the abutting property that will allow for the reconfiguration of alley pavement to accommodate larger trucks. Councilmember Carter moved approval of the ordinance. Councilmember Grable seconded, and the vote was unanimous to approve the abandonment of a portion of alley right-of-way abutting property owner at 3116 Rosedale. ORDINANCE NO. 07/05 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, ABANDONING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY EASEMENT AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AND DEPICTED AS TRACT 2 IN EXHIBITIS "A" AND "B", TO THE ABUTTING OWNER IN CONSIDERATION OF THE DEDICATION OF AN ALLEY EASEMENT DESCRIBED AS TRACT I; PROVIDING FOR THE FURNISHING OF A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS 165 ORDINANCE FOR RECORDING IN THE REAL PROPERTY RECORDS OF DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS, AS A QUITCLAIM DEED OF THE CITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. CONSIDER ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING 7 AM-5PM, SCHOOL DAYS, EAST SIDE OF HIGH SCHOOL STREET, ASBURY SOUTH TO ALLEY: The ordinance allows parking outside of normal school hours in a 50' section and prohibits parking during school hours in order to maintain safe traffic flow during high traffic times. Mayor Pro Tempore Shawver moved approval of the ordinance. Councilmember Carter seconded, and the vote was unanimous to prohibit parking from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on school days on the east side of High School Street from Asbury south to the alley. ORDINANCE NO. 07/06 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, PROHIBITING PARKING BETWEEN SEVEN A.M. AND FIVE P.M. ON SCHOOL DAYS ON THE EAST SIDE OF HIGH SCHOOL FROM A POINT 80' SOUTH OF ITS INTERSECTION WITH ASBURY TO A POINT 130' SOUTH OF ITS INTERSECTION WITH ASBURY; PROVIDING FOR THE ERECTION OF SIGNS, PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVEDA TE. CONSIDER RESERVATION REQUEST FOR CURTIS PARK FROM WATERMARK CHURCH: A church picnic will be held on Sunday, May 13, 2007 for approximately 1800 participants from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Mayor Holmes suggested a parking arrangement be submitted. Mayor Holmes then moved approval of the request if a parking layout is submitted. Councilmember Walker seconded, and the vote was unanimous to approve the request with the addition of a parking layout. CONSIDER ORDINANCE REGULATING RESIDENCY OF SEX OFFENDERS: Residents are concerned about registered sex offenders living in close proximity of schools and other areas where children congregate and requested an ordinance regulating the distance where a sex offender may live in regard to schools, parks and playgrounds. Councilmember Walker moved approval of the ordinance. Councilmember Grable seconded, and the vote was unanimous to approve the ordinance regulating residency of sex offenders. ORDINANCE NO. 07/07 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK BY AMENDING CHAPTER 7 ("OFFENSES AND NUISANCES") TO ADD A NEW ARTICLE 7.1100 TO BE ENTITLED "REGISTERED SEX OFFENDERS," TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN DESIGNATED PERSONS FROM RESIDING WITHIN 2,000 FEET OF PREMISES WHERE CHILDREN GATHER; PROVIDING THAT A CULPABLE MENTAL STATE IS NOT REQUIRED FOR COMMITTING AN OFFENSE; PROVIDING FOR AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 166 CONSIDER ORDINANCE DETAILING TERMS OF BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF DALLAS: The city has been communicating with the City of Dallas regarding the common border between the two cities along Northwest Parkway from Airline west to Hillcrest for the past two years. The current boundary line runs east/west just north of the centerline of Northwest Parkway. After considerable discussion with TxDOT, the city was instructed to construct the proposed screening wall no closer than 6' to the south curb of Northwest Highway. However, the final location of the wall was established using the aforementioned 6' dimension and the city's ability to locate pier, supporting the wall, where they are not in conflict with several AT&T conduits running parallel to the wall. Those considerations set the proposed City Limit, coincidental with the north face of the wall, 8.69' north of its current location. Mayor Pro Tempore Shawver moved approval of the ordinance. Councilmember Carter seconded, and the vote was unanimous to approve the terms of the boundary adjustment agreement with the City of Dallas. ORDINANCE NO. 07/08 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APPROVING A BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS, TEXAS, ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A" AND MADE A PART HEREOF FOR ALL PURPOSES, INCLUDING THE RELEASE OF PROPERTY AND RELOCATION OF CITY LIMIT LINE DESCRIBED THEREIN AND THE SERVICE PLAN ATTACHED THERETO; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF SCOPE OF SERVICES FOR DAN SEFKO AND ASSOCIATES TO AMEND COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE, PREP ARE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE AND RELATED SERVICES, AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN CONTRACT FOR SPECIFIED SERVICES: On October 5, 2006, the city council held a public discussion on the subject of regulating the size of single family homes. On January 16, 2007, the city council received a report and discussed specific issues affecting new construction in multi- family districts. Developing minimum standards to improve the quality of development in the multi-family districts and regulating the building envelope for single family construction requires specific knowledge, expertise and time to work through the process with builders and residents. Following direction from the city council, staff discussed a list of items with Dan Sefko and Associates, and the Scope of Services was prepared. The timeframe on the work will be approximately ten months. Councilmember Carter moved approval of the Scope of Services with Dan Sefko and Associates. Councilmember Grable seconded, and the vote was unanimous to approve amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance and related services and to authorize the city manager to sign the contract for specified services. A discussion was then held on the issue of the number of unrelated individuals living together and Councilmember Carter amended his motion to pull that part of the contract out so that it can be brought back to the council sooner. Councilmember Grable seconded the motion to amend, and the vote was unanimous to amend the motion to bring the issue of the number of unrelated individuals living together back to the council sooner than the other items in the contract. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF BID AND A WARD OF CONTRACT TO REBCON, INC. FOR NORTHWEST PARKWAY SCREENING WALL, PROJECT NO. 21800: The labor and materials furnished is in the amount of $2,437,173.25. Councilmember Carter moved approval of the bid and award of contract. Councilmember Walker seconded, and the vote was unanimous - to approve the bid and contract with Rebcon, Inc. 167 CONSIDER ORDINANCE REVISING CODE OF ORDINANCES SECTION 11.312: WASTE OF WATER UNLAWFUL; IMPLEMENTATION OF WATER CONSERVATION REQUIREMENTS: In August 2006, the city council approved an ordinance prohibiting the use of automatic irrigation systems between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. beginning June 1 st and ending September 30th of each year. After reviewing similar restrictions in other cities, it was decided to match the beginning and ending dates of the City of Dallas and the Town of Highland Park. Both entities begin on April 1 st and end on October 31 st of each year. Councilmember Carter moved approval of the ordinance revising Section 11.312 of the Code of Ordinances. Councilmember Grable seconded, and the vote was unanimous to revise Section 11.312: Waste of Water Unlawful; Implementation of Water Conservation Requirements of the Code of Ordinances. ORDINANCE NO. 07/09 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 11.312 TO ADD SUBSECTION (e) TO PROHIBIT THE IRRIGATION OF LA WNS AND LANDSCAPE MATERIALS FROM APRIL 1 THROUGH OCTOBER 31 OF EACH YEAR DURING CERTAIN HOURS; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00) FOR EACH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. CONSIDER ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR STAGING OF DUMPSTERS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY: The ordinance requires dumpsters to be removed and replaced (staged) on and using private property. However, the Director of Public Works may, upon written application by the builder, grant an exception for a period not to exceed thirty (30) minutes where the size, topography or existing trees of a lot prevent staging thereon, and provided the builder agrees in writing to be responsible for any damage caused to public property during such staging. Mayor Holmes moved approval of the ordinance. Councilmember Grable seconded, and the vote was unanimous to approve the ordinance for the staging of dumpsters on private property. ORDINANCE NO. 07110 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 3.105 TO PROHIBIT PLACEMENT OF PRIVATE TRASH DUMPSTERS IN PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY; PROVIDING FOR THE GRANTING OF EXCEPTIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. CONSIDER ORDINANCE ADOPTING AMENDMENTS FOR 2006 INTERNA TIONAL CODES AND 2005 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE: On January 1, 2006, the state adopted the 2003 International Building Codes which apply to all commercial buildings including alteration, remodel, addition and repair; however, building and construction practices at the regional and local levels may vary. The final list of amendments included in the ordinance is a result of extensive reviews conducted by staff in the building and fire departments and includes 168 recommendations from the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG). Councilmember Grable moved approval of the ordinance. Councilmember Walker seconded, and the vote was unanimous to approve adoption of the ordinance with amendments to the 2006 Edition of the International Building Code, the International Residential Code for one- and two- family dwellings, the International Energy Conservation Code, the International Mechanical Code, the International Plumbing Code, the International Fuel Gas Code, the International Fire Code and the 2005 National Electric Code. ORDINANCE NO. 07/11 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, AMENDING THE COE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE 3.100 TO ADOPT THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, 2006 EDITION, THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE FOR ONE AND TWO F AMIL Y DWELLINGS, 2006 EDITION, AND THE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE, 2006 EDITION; AMENDING CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE 3.1000, TO ADOPT THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE, 2005; AMENDING CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE 3.1100, TO ADOPT THE INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE, 2006 EDITION; AMENDING CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE 3.1200, TO ADOPT THE INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE, 2006 EDITION; ADDING ARTICLE 3.1250 ADOPTING THE INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, 2006 EDITION; AMENDING CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE 5.100, TO ADOPT THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, 2006 EDITION, WITH AMENDMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. CONSIDER RESOLUTION APPOINTING ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AS BOARD OF APPEALS FOR 2006 INTERNATIONAL CODES AND 2005 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE ADOPTED BY CITY: The resolution provides for an appeal process through which an aggrieved party may appeal an order, decision, or determination of the Community Development Manager. An aggrieved party may not appeal a code requirement per se. The intent of the appeal process is not to waive or set aside a code requirement, but to provide a means of reviewing a decision on the interpretation or application of the code, or to review the equivalency of protection to the code requirements. The Zoning Board of Adjustment may require for its public hearing the expertise, testimony, and opinion of a recognized qualified professional other than the involved administrative official to assist it with regard to interpretations of such codes in order to resolve an appeal before it. Councilmember Walker moved approval of the resolution. Councilmember Grable seconded, and the vote was unanimous to approve the resolution appointing a Zoning Board of Adjustment as a Board of Appeals for the 2006 International Codes and the 2005 National Electric Code adopted by the city. RESOLUTION NO. 07-07 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APPOINTING THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT TO ACT AS THE BOARD OF APPEALS PROVIDED FOR BY THE INTERNATIONAL CODES AND THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODES ADOPTED BY THE CITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 169 CONSIDER ORDINANCE AMENDING FY2007 BUDGET: The ordinance amends the FY2007 General Fund revenue and expenditure budgets for a variety of special items: Wireless E9-1-1 revenue ($145,000); Other revenue ($6,855) for grant money awarded to the city by the Firemen's Fund Heritage Rewards Grant Program; Other revenue ($1,000) for a donation from the McGhee Foundation to the police department. Mayor Pro Tempore Shawver moved approval of the ordinance. Councilmember Carter seconded, and the vote was unanimous to approve amending the FY2007 Budget. ORDINANCE NO. 07/12 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, AMENDING THE 2006-2007 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET, ORDINANCE NO. 06-27, TO APPROPRIATE $327,765 FROM THE GENERAL FUND UNRESERVED FUND BALANCE BY INCREASING REVENUES $152,885 AND BY INCREASING EXPENDITURES $480,650; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. CONSIDER FURNITURE RENTAL FOR TEMPORARY POLICE DEPARTMENT FACILITY AND RESOLUTION TO EXEMPT LEASE FROM COMPETITIVE BIDDING STATUTE: The police department will be relocated to a temporary facility at the Peek Service Center on May 5, 2007. The city will be renting pre-owned, temporary furniture from Business Interiors for $2,705 per month with a one time fee of $2,276 for labor to install and remove it, for a total amount of$34,735 for a twelve-month lease. Councilmember Walker moved approval of the resolution. Councilmember Carter seconded, and the vote was unanimous to rent furniture for the temporary police department facility and approve a resolution to exempt the lease from the competitive bidding statute. RESOLUTION NO. 07-08 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR THE RENTAL OF FURNITURE FOR THE TEMPORARY USE OF THE POLICE DEP ARTMENT; MAKING FINDINGS EXEMPTING SUCH CONTRACT FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR Mr. Jack Gosnell, 3530 Haynie, spoke in favor of the Chase Bank Building project and felt that it would be a tribute to Snider Plaza. PASSED AND APPROVED this 1 ih day of April 2007.