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03.08.22Welcome to the March 8, 2022, Prosper Town Council Meeting. Call to Order/Roll Call Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, and Pledge to the Texas Flag Pledge to the Texas Flag Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible. Announcements of recent and upcoming events. Presentations Agenda Item 1. Receive a presentation on the Prosper THRIVES Program.(JE) The Town of Prosper Executive Team and Directors worked together to define the Town’s culture. With collaborations and input from all of those involved, the executive staff and directors were unanimous in their decision that Prosper THRIVES embodies the culture of our employees: TEAMWORK: •We work together to achieve common goals •We believe in a team approach to delivering a quality outcome HEART: •We are committed to caring about everyone RESPECT: •We provide compassion and empathy to those we serve •We treat everyone with dignity, kindness and courtesy. INTEGRITY: •We are honest, transparent, and fair •We do what we say we will do. VISION: •We strive to be proactive and forward-thinking in support of the needs of our community and goals of Council EXCELLENCE: •We seek excellence through continuous improvement of processes and personal professionalism. SERVICE: •We strive to meet and exceed the needs of the community and our team. •We respond to issues in a timely, competent, and positive manner. Prosper THRIVES ON-THE-SPOT recognition •THRIVES coin •Provide immediate recognition to employees that demonstrate one or more of the Prosper THRIVES values. Councilperson Amy Bartley recently recognized Parks Planner Parviz Shakeri with a THRIVES coin.Parviz was very helpful in assisting a developer to understand tree mitigation and was praised for his knowledge and help through the process. Mary Branch received a THRIVES coin. Mary went above and beyond to assist the food truck vendor who was new to the annual permitting process.Mary took the time to answer all their questions and educate the vendor on the Mobile Permitting process. First Impressions at Town Hall Town Manager Harlan Jefferson received an e-mail praising Holly Estes: which read "Just wanted to let you know how sharp, informed and polite she was. It was nice to see someone working so hard to do her job and please others." Thank you to Holly for displaying the THRIVE qualities and going above and beyond to assist visitors. Prosper THRIVES •Include THRIVES into our recruiting efforts: •THRIVES digital content •Performance evaluations Agenda Item 2. Receive an update regarding the US 380 Environmental Impact Statement being completed by TxDOT and the planned Public Meeting on March 22,2022,at Collin College.(RZ) Critical information: •Date/Location/Time •Comment Period •Points of Concern •Protect Prosper March 22, 2022, Public Meeting: *Open house format Virtual Meeting March 22nd -April 6th, 2022 and COMMENT PERIOD www.keepitmovingdallas.com/US380EISPublicMeeting Main points: •Council passed Six (6) Resolutions; •Opposed alignments pose a significant, negative impact to developments within the Town; •Opposed alignments in conflict with Air Quality guidelines -NTCOG. •Opposed alignments bisect the Town. •Opposed alignments have a detrimental effect on ManeGait Therapeutic Horsemanship. •Opposed alignments in close proximity to existing and future schools. Agenda Item 3. Consider and act upon the minutes from the February 22, 2022, Town Council meeting. (MLS) Agenda Item 4. Consider and act upon moving the Tuesday, March 22, 2022, regular Town Council meeting to Tuesday, March 29, 2022. (MLS) Agenda Item 5. Receive the January Financial Report. (BP) Agenda Item 6. Consider and act upon whether to direct staff to submit a written notice of appeal on behalf of the Town Council to the Development Services Department, pursuant to Chapter 4, Section 1.5(C)(7) and 1.6(B)(7) of the Town’s Zoning Ordinance, regarding action taken by the Planning & Zoning Commission on any Site Plan or Preliminary Site Plan, including CHC Prosper Trail, PISD, Preston Commons, and Prosper Wine House. (AG) Citizen Comments The public is invited to address the Council on any topic. However,the Council is unable to discuss or take action on any topic not listed on this agenda.Please complete a “Public Meeting Appearance Card”and submit it to the Town Secretary prior to the meeting or address the Council via videoconference or telephone. Regular Agenda Pursuant to Section 551.007 of the Texas Government Code, individuals wishing to address the Council for items listed as public hearings will be recognized when the public hearing is opened.For individuals wishing to speak on a non-public hearing item,they may either address the Council during the Citizen Comments portion of the meeting or when the item is considered by the Town Council. Agenda Item 7. Consider and act upon an ordinance amending Field User Fees as contained in Section XIII of the Appendix to the Town Code of Ordinances. (DB) Field / Tournament Fees -Ordinance Amendment •Proposed fee increases (ballfield light use, mound adjustment, field maintenance between games) •Proposed removing residency requirement for tournament teams playing out of season dates (non-scheduled dates for co-sponsored organizations) •Revenue opportunity •Will not allow damage to fields from overuse •Partner Organizations amenable to ordinance amendment •Survey shows most fees in line (where comparable) with comparison cities Agenda Item 8. Discuss and consider covered parking structure at the Prosper Police Department. (DK) Prosper Police Department Protecting TOP’s Fleet & Mobile Assets Doug Kowalski Overview T h e To w n o f P r o s p e r h a s i n v e s t e d a n e s t i m a t e d $ 1 , 8 3 4 , 4 7 1 . 0 0 i n e m e r g e n c y v e h i c l e s a n d r e l a t e d s p e c i a l i z e d m o b i l e e q u i p m e n t ( a s s e t s ) –s p e c i f i c t o t h e P r o s p e r P o l i c e D e p a r t m e n t ( P P D ) , f o r t h e p u r p o s e o f m a i n t a i n i n g a s a f e a n d p r e m i e r t h r i v i n g c o m m u n i t y t o i n c l u d e : •R e s p o n d i n g t o , •C o n t a i n i n g , •M a n a g i n g , a n d •U l t i m a t e l y r e a c h i n g a s u c c e s s f u l c o n c l u s i o n t o n a t u r a l a n d m a n m a d e c r i s i s / d i s a s t e r s . 2022 Winter Storm 33 Overarching Objectives Maintain a High Level of Operational Readiness •Properly Maintaining & Protecting Assets •Inclement Weather •Emergency Response Plan •Direct Exposure to Extreme Elements •Interior & Exterior Maintain a Fiscally Responsible Posture •Investing in TOP’s Future •Timeline for replacing and repairing assets •Funding and Completing Projects at Today’s Costs •Better ensuring the Life Cycle of Capital Assets & Equipment •Maximize TOP’s Return on Investment (ROI) 34 Vehicles •Marked Patrol Vehicles •20 fully equipped patrol Tahoes •Estimated Investment: $1,488,550.20 •Admin / CID / Support Services •7 Vehicles •Estimated Investment: $151,197.55 Mobile Equipment •Sky Watch Tower(s) •1 mobile tower •Estimated Investment: $153,247.00 •Speed Trailers •3 mobile trailers •Estimated Investment: $21,476.55 •UTV(S) •1 UTV •Estimated Investment: $20,000.00 Police Vehicles & Related Mobile Equipment Add a footer 35 PPD’s Current Fleet Estimated Total: $1,834,471.00 Fabric Based Vehicle Hail Protection & Covered Parking Add a footer •Example out of California –provided by vps •Example includes lighting 36 Aluminum Vehicle Hail Protection & Covered Parking •Currently installed at PPD •Example includes lighting Fabric Canopy •Pros •Lower costs for initial investment •Cons •Minimum protection •8 –year warranty for fabric •Estimated cost to replace fabric every 8 –10 years is equal to 33% of the costs for the initial purchase and installation –which equates to an estimated •$93, 331.00. •Compared to the 20-year warranty for the aluminum canopy –TOP is subject to replacing the fabric twice within 20-years •Design and materials are in contrast to the current facility –which is highly visible from adjacent roadways •Total Costs of Ownership over 24-years = $562,819.27 Aluminum Canopy •Pros •Maximum protection •20 –year warranty to include painted finish •Matches the design and over all look of the current facility –which is highly visible from adjacent roadways •Maximizes TOP’s ROI within 8 –10-years •Total Cots of Ownership over 20-years = $380,906.90 •Cons •Higher costs for initial investment Fabric Canopy vs Aluminum Canopy Product Comparison Rendering – Fabric Canopy Renderings courtesy of BRW 39 Rendering – Aluminum Canopy Renderings courtesy of BRW 40 Pricing Provided by Pogue Construction •Option 1: •Fabric Canopy w/o Lighting •$242,622.05 •Option 2: •Fabric Canopy w/ Lighting •$282,823.75 •Option 3: •Aluminum Canopy w/o Lighting •$340,705.20 •Option 4: •Aluminum Canopy w/ Lighting •$380,906.90 Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 ROI $282,823.75 $376,155.59 $469,487.43 $562,819.27 $380,906.90 $0.00 $100,000.00 $200,000.00 $300,000.00 $400,000.00 $500,000.00 $600,000.00 Initial Investment 8 Years 16 Years 24 Years Fabric Canopy w/ Lights Alumimun Canopy w/ Lights Recommendation •Contributes to the highest level of operational readiness •Considering the two structural options –the aluminum canopy provides the best vehicle and equipment protection •Maintains a Fiscally Responsible Posture •Best ROI •The delta of the initial investment pays for itself in the first 8-10 years •The overall design and components are consistent with that of the current facility Add a footer 43 Aluminum Canopy w/ Lighting Future Items Possibly direct Town staff to schedule topic(s)for discussion at a future meeting. Agenda Item 9. Honor Walls. (DB) Honor Walls Update •Funded Amount -$90,000 ($11,000 allotted for design) •Three bids acquired ranging from $222k-$311k •CSP Bid Amount -$221,877 (North Rock Construction) •Cost overrun due to increasing labor costs and materials costs, and supply chain issues. •Requesting budget amendment of $142,877 to fund the project Agenda Item 10. Downtown Events. (DB) Downtown Events •Four newly funded events ($20,650) •Added funding from EDC ($25,000) •Event Summary •Moonlight Movie (April 23) •Live Music (June 18) •Downtown Splash Around (July 16) •DOGToberfest (September 10) Agenda Item 11. Downtown Christmas decorations. (DB) Downtown Christmas Decor •Increasing décor / lighting around Downtown streets and trees •Larger tree at Town Hall •Time is of the essence •Supply chain issues •Towns / Cities are turning back on events •Project will have to be bid –will exceed 25% of current contract (existing contract is $12,050) •Two trees on south lawn of Town Hall wrapped to the tips -$23,500 •Town Hall Christmas Tree –10 ft extension -$35,000 •Town Hall Christmas Tree rental (30 ft) -$12,000 •50 medium trees along S Main and W Broadway (trunks and main branches to 10 ft) -$14,000 •23 Light poles along S Main and W Broadway wrapped with garland and bows -$5,500 •8 ft Giant red ornament with Prosper Logo - $4,500 •Electrical work –$17,000 Agenda Item 12. Regional leadership opportunities. (RB) Regional Leadership Opportunities North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) •NCTCOG Executive Board o Monthly meetings o Current Appointee –Mayor Ray Smith (Past President) •Regional Transportation Council (RTC) o Monthly meetings o Current Appointee –Mayor Ray Smith (Alternate to John Keating, City of Frisco) •North Central Texas Emergency Communications District (NCT9-1-1) Board of Managers o Quarterly meetings o Current Appointee –Marcus Ray (Craig Andres, Alternate) •Emergency Preparedness Planning Council (EPPC) o Quarterly Meetings o Current Appointee –Jeff Hodges (Craig Andres, Alternate) North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) •Workforce Development Board o Bi-monthly meetings o Current Appointee –David Bristol, Vice Chair (Private Sector) •North Central Texas Economic Development District Board o Quarterly Meetings o Current Appointees –David Bristol (Private Sector), Mary Ann Moon North Central Texas Council of Governments -NCTCOG Committees Regional Leadership Opportunities McKinney Urban Transit District (MUTD) •Meetings held as needed, at least once per year •Current Appointee –Craig Andres Regional Leadership Opportunities Regional Leadership Opportunities Legislative Delegation o Meetings with legislators approx. twice per year o Testify at hearings o Current Appointees –Mayor Ray Smith, Craig Andres Town Council Subcommittees •Council Technology/VERF Subcommittee (Meigs Miller, Craig Andres) •Council Finance Subcommittee (Mayor Smith, Marcus Ray, Charles Cotten) •Council Benefits Subcommittee (Jeff Hodges, Amy Bartley, Charles Cotten) •Council Broadband Subcommittee (Craig Andres, Meigs Miller, Marcus Ray) •Community Engagement Committee (Amy Bartley, Marcus Ray, Jeff Hodges) Executive Session Section 551.087 –To discuss and consider Economic Development Incentives and all matters incident and related there to. Section 551.072 –To discuss and consider purchase,exchange,lease or value of real property for municipal purposes and all matters incident and related thereto. Section 551.074 –To discuss and consider personnel matters and all matters incident and related there to. Section 551.074 -To discuss appointments to the Board of Adjustment/Construction Board of Appeals, Parks & Recreation Board, Library Board, Prosper Economic Development Corporation Board, and Planning & Zoning Commission. The Town Council Meeting will resume after the Executive Session. Reconvene into Regular Session and take any action necessary as a result of the Closed Session. Adjourn