Local health authority

1. CITY OF ALAMO HEIGHTS
FIRE DEPARTMENT
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Michael Gdovin, Fire Chief
SUBJECT: A discussion and possible action item regarding the inter-local agreement
for designation of health authority
DATE: August 23, 2021
SUMMARY
A discussion and possible action item regarding the inter-local agreement for designation
of health authority.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
On May 26, 2020, Alamo Heights City Council approved Resolution # 2020R-121
authorizing the Inter-local Agreement and designation of Dr. Chichi Junda Woo as the
appointed Public Health Authority for the City of Alamo Heights. On August 10, 2020,
Alamo Heights City Council discussed possible options to amend the designation of Dr.
Chichi Junda Woo as the appointed Public Health Authority for the City of Alamo Heights.
The City of Alamo Heights entered an interlocal agreement appointing Dr. Chichi Junda
Woo, M.D. as the Designated Health Authority for the City of Alamo Heights.
This agreement allows the City access to personnel and equipment on a large scale for
rescue and recovery in the event of a disaster within our boundaries. The Metropolitan
Health District will insure swift action to prevent the potential spread of communicable
and infectious diseases and save lives. This applies to a chemical, nuclear, biological or
naturally occurring catastrophe. Under any of these circumstances, the Health Authority
would have the ability to impose control measures such as an area quarantine.
This Interlocal Agreement between Bexar County and the cities of Alamo Heights,
Balcones Heights, Castle Hills, China Grove, Converse, Elmendorf, Fair Oaks Ranch, Grey
Forrest, Helotes, Hill Country Village, Hollywood Park, Kirby, La Coste, Leon Valley,
Live Oak, Lytle, San Antonio, Schertz, Selma, Shavano Park, Somerset, St. Hedwig,
Terrell Hills, Universal City and Windcrest allows the City to use /or provide equipment,
vehicles and personnel in the event of a disaster. Here are options to consider in selection
of a health authority.
 A health authority must be appointed in a municipality or county that has
established a local health department or public health district.

2.  A health authority may be appointed, but is not required to be appointed, in a
municipality or county that has not established a local health department or public
health district.
 A regional director of DSHS shall perform the duties of a health authority for a
municipality, county, public health district, or entity authorized to appoint a health
authority in a jurisdiction in the regional director's region in which there is no health
authority.
There are 18 counties that utilize Dr. Ringsdorf as the Local Health Authority (LHA):
 Atascosa, Bandera, Calhoun, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Gonzales,
Guadalupe, Jackson, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, Medina, Real,
Wilson, and Zavala
The following 10 counties have independent LHA:
 Bexar, Comal, DeWitt, Goliad, LaSalle, Lavaca, Maverick, Uvalde, Val
Verde, Victoria
POLICY ANALYSIS
The City appointed Dr. Woo to serve as their Health Authority pursuant to Health and
Safety Code Chapter 121. The position of Health Authority is a public office to which the
holdover provision of the Texas Constitution, Article XVI, Section 17, applies. If the City
does not appoint a local health authority or chooses to exit the inter-local Health Authority
appointment agreement, then it defers to Region 8 under the direction of Dr. Lillian
Ringsdorf, as opposed to local authority. There are no “opt-in” procedures required for
DSHS Region 8 to assume duties of a health authority if the City terminates the existing
interlocal agreement.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to discuss the designated health authority position and consider
other options pertaining to the designated health authority position.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A - Interlocal agreement Local Health Authority
Attachment B – August 10, 2020 City Council meeting minutes (Item #7)
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Michael Gdovin
Fire Chief
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Buddy Kuhn
City Manager

3. STATE OF TEXAS § INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
§ FOR DESIGNATION OF
COUNTY OF BEXAR §1
HEALTH AUTHORITY
This Interlocal Agreement (the ‘Agreement”) is entered into under the authority of
Government Code Chapter 791 and Health and Safety Code §121.028(c) by the City of San Antonio
C’SAN ANTONIO”), a Texas Municipal Corporation, acting by and through its City Manager, and
the municipalities that are listed and have signed below, all entirely or partially situated within
Bexar County. Texas, through their duly authorized City Managers, Boards of Directors, or other
lawfully designated representatives (each municipality shall hereinafter be referred to singularly as
a ‘CITY” and collectively as the “CITIES”).
RECITALS
Bexar County and SAN ANTONIO are members of the San Antonio Metropolitan Health
District (the ‘District”), a Public Health District under Health and Safety Code Chapter 121,
Subchapter E.
The Medical Director of the District. Chichi Junda Woo, M.D. (‘Dr. Woo’), has been
designated by Bexar County and SAN ANTONIO as the Health Authority to administer state and
local laws relating to public health within the jurisdiction of the District pursuant to the attached
Bexar County Resolution and City Ordinance incorporated herein for all purposes as Exhibits I and
II, which includes SAN ANTONIO and the unincorporated areas of Bexar County, but does not
include the jurisdiction of any of the CITIES.
In order to protect the health and safety of the public throughout Bexar County, to include
areas within the jurisdiction of any of the CITIES, each CITY desires to appoint Dr. Woo as its
Health Authority, in accordance with Government Code Chapter 791.
Accordingly, the parties to this Agreement (collectively, the “Parties”) agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
PURPOSE
1.01 The purpose of this Agreement is to appoint Dr. Woo as the Health Authority for each CITY
and to describe the terms and conditions under which she will provide assistance to the CITIES.
ARTICLE II
TERM
2.01 This Agreement will begin on the date Dr. Woo quaLifies as the CITIES’ Health Authority
by taking the oath of office and will automatically renew thereafter for as long as Dr. Woo
continues to serve as the Medical Director of the District.
2.02 Any CITY may terminate this Agreement by giving ninety days written notice to SAN
ANTONIO. A termination by a CITY is only effective as to that CITY. A copy of this Agreement
will be kept on file in the office of the District.
Health Authority Interlocal Agreement
2019
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4. ARTICLE III
DESIGNATION OF HEALTH AUTHORITY
3.01 The CITIES will appoint Dr. Woo to serve as their Health Authority pursuant to Health and
Safety Code Chapter 121. The position of Health Authority is a public office to which the holdover
provision of the Texas Constitution, Article XVI, Section 17, applies. The terms and conditions
under which Dr. Woo’s authority is invoked are more fully described in Article IV below. A copy
of the Certificate of Appointment for each CITY is attached to this Agreement as Exhibit “A”.
3.02 The CITIES will re-appoint Dr. Woo as their Health Authority upon expiration of her two-
year term and Dr. Woo will qualify to continue serving as the Health Authority for the CITIES by
taking the oath of office and by filing all appropriate documentation with the state.
ARTICLE IV
EMERGENCY AND NON-EMERGENCY SERVICES
4.01 In the event of an occurrence anywhere within Bexar County of: a) a chemical, nuclear, or
biological agent, or b) a naturally-occurring catastrophe, including but not limited to an infectious
disease, (an “Emergency Event”) that, in the sole discretion of Dr. Woo or her designee, constitutes
a civil emergency and places the health and safety of the residents of Bexar County at risk, then Dr.
Woo shall be the Health Authority permitted to provide emergency assistance anywhere within
Bexar County. Upon the occurrence of an Emergency Event, Dr. Woo shall have all powers and
duties granted to a Health Authority under Health and Safety Code §121.024, including the
authority to impose control measures to prevent the spread of disease in accordance with Health and
Safety Code Chapter 81.
4.02 A CITY may consult with Dr. Woo regarding the remediation or abatement of a condition
that threatens the public health in that CITY but is not an Emergency Event. However, no services
shall be performed in that CITY by Dr. Woo or the District without prior written authorization from
that CITY sent to the address set forth in section 5.01 of this Agreement.
ARTICLE V
COMPENSATION
5.01 If Dr. Woo provides services to a CITY in accordance with Article IV Sections 4.01 or 4.02,
that CITY shall reimburse SAN ANTONIO on behalf of the District for those services actually
rendered in accordance with Government Code Chapter 791.011(e) to the address set forth below:
San Antonio Metropolitan Health District
Accounting Division Attn: Accounting Division
111 Soledad, STE 1000
San Antonio, Texas 78205
Compensation for the services shall be payable only out of current revenues available to that
CITY.
ARTICLE VI
REPRESENTATIONS
Health Authority Interlocal Agreement
2019
Attachment A

5. 6.01 Each CITY represents that it has, through resolution or other official action, designated Dr.
Woo as Health Authority and authorized her, or hr designee, to provide emergency assistance as
described in this Agreement.
ARTICLE VII
SEVERABILITY
7.01 If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid, all other provisions will
nevertheless remain in effect.
ARTICLE VIII
GOVERNING LAW
8.01 This Agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of Texas, and all obligations of
the Parties under this Agreement are performable in Bexar County, Texas. In any legal action
arising from this Agreement, the laws of Texas will apply.
ARTICLE IX
MULTIPLE COUNTERPARTS
9.01 For the convenience of the Parties, this Agreement has been executed in counterpart copies,
which are in all respects identical and each of which will be deemed to be complete in itself so that
any one may be introduced in evidence or used for any other purpose without the production of the
other counterparts.
EXECUTED THIS 26th
DAY OF August 20
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HEALTH AUTHORITY:
CHICHI JUNDA WOO, M.D.
Medical Director
San Antonio Metropolitan Health District
Aug 25, 2020
Date:
CITY OF SAN ANTONIO:
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
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ERIK WALSH ANDREW SEGOVIA for
City Manager City Attorney for the City of San Antonio
Date:
Aug 26, 2020
Date:
Aug 25, 2020
Health Authority Interlocal Agreement
2019
Attachment A

6. CITY OF ALAMO HEIGHTS:
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Date:
Health Authority Interlocal Agreement
2019
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7. CITY Of ALAMO HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL
August 10, 2020
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Alamo Heights, Texas was held at
the Council Chambers, located at 6116 Broadway, San Antonio, Texas, at 5:30 p.m. on Monday,
August 10, 2020. A teleconference was held via Zoom; staff and meeting attendees were
welcomed in the Council Chambers entering City Hall via one entrance (rear of City Hall),
answering health questions, health screening, wearing a mask and practicing social distancing.
Composing a quorum were:
Mayor Bobby Rosenthal
Mayor Pro Tempore John Savage
Councilmember Lawson lessee
Councilmember Wes Sharples
Councilmember Blake M. Bonner
Councilmember Lynda Billa Burke
Also attending were:
City Manager Buddy Kuhn
Assistant City Manager/Community Development Services Director Nina Shealey
City Attorney Frank Garza
Assistant to City Manager/City Secretary Jennifer Reyna
Human Resources Manager Lori Harris
finance Director Robert Galindo
Police Chief Rick Prnitt
Public Works Director Pat Sullivan
fire Chief Michael Gdovin
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Mayor Bobby Rosenthal opened the meeting at 5:32 p.m.
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Assistant to City Manager/City Secretary Jennifer Reyna announced the process for
today’s meeting via teleconference. She explained information was available at
www.alamoheightstx.gov. Ms. Reyna announced if interested listeners desired to speak on a
particular item, she instructed to them to press *9 so they will be cued to express their comments.
She reminded listeners when addressing Council, please state your name and address for the
record. She stated an alarm will inform the speaker that your time has expired.
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Item # 1 Approval ofMinutes
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Mayor Rosenthal asked City Council for any revisions to the minutes of the June 22,
2020 Council Meeting. A motion was made by Councilmember Wes Sharples to approve the
minutes of June 22, 2020. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Lynda Billa Burke and
passed by unanimous vote.
Mayor Rosenthal asked City Council for any revisions to the minutes of the June 24,
2020 Council Meeting. A motion was made by Councilmember Lawson Jessee to approve the
minutes of June 24, 2020. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Lynda Billa Burke and
passed by unanimous vote.
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Annottncerneizts
Item # 2 Mayor Rosenthal read the following captions.
a. Census 2020
Assistant to City Manager/City Secretary Jennifer Reyna announced it’s not too late to
submit your census response via mail, telephone or online. Residents may also receive
reminders from the U.S. Census Bureau, 2020census@subscriptions.census.gov. Beginning
August 11, 2020 through October 31, 2020, the U.S. Census Bureau will be sending field
workers to households that have not responded. U.S. Census workers will knock your door,
have a mask on, practice social distancing and have identification on them.
b. Street Maintenance Program
City Manager Buddy Kuhn stated the street maintenance program has begun and
improvements will be made within a month. A map identified the streets in where improvements
will be made.
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Item # 3 Citizens to be heard
Mary Waibel, resident, expressed concern on the increased water and sewer rates. She
acknowledged the rates were necessary; however, noted her sewage bill increased by 46% and
overall the bill increased by 26%. She requested Council to consider an incremental increase
rather than a steep increase.
Mr. Kuhn encouraged Ms. Waibel to call to double-check there were no errors on her
water bill.
Zac Ziegler, resident, briefly shared his personal background and informed Council that
he has chickens. Prior to the purchase of chickens, he recalled he spoke with someone at City
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Hall and was infoniied chickens were allowed. Mr. Ziegler shared his chickens have not caused
any trouble or not of a nuisance as the neighboring kids come by to visit them. He requested
Council to revisit the ordinance to allow chickens or consider grandfathering his chickens as he
contacted City Hall before he purchased them.
Paige McCarty, resident, shared she has chickens and not a single compliant had been
received by neighbors. She requested Council to revise the ordinance to allow residents to be
more self-sufficient. She shared the benefits of home grown versus commercial eggs. She
shared, in particular during the pandemic, there were shortage of eggs, and neighbors were
reaching out to her asking for eggs and she provided.
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Items Ibr Individual Consideration
Item # 4 Mayor Rosenthal read the following caption.
Planning and Zoning Commission Case No. 803F, request of William-Hirsch
Builders, applicant, representing Gail Ann Gonzalez, owner, for the
significance review of the existing main structure located at 207 Abiso and
compatibility review of the proposed design in order to demolish 100% of the
existing residence and construct a new single-family residence under
Demolition Review Ordinance No. 1860
Assistant City Manager/Community Development Services Department Director Nina
Shealey made a PowerPoint presentation that included an existing/proposed site plans,
elevations, and existing/proposed streetscapes.
Ms. Shealey identified the project as a 100% demolition and new rebuild at 207 Abiso.
Exterior materials include hardie siding and a standing seam metal. Ms. Shealey reviewed the
Residential Design Standards (RDS), elevations and proposed/existing streetscapes.
On July 21, 2020, the Architectural Review Board (ARB), reviewed and approved the
applicant’s request and asked staff to verify chimney height within code. Staff verified the
chimney height and noted it is within code.
Public notifications were mailed to property owners within a 200-foot radius. Notices
were posted on the City’s website and a publication was published in the San Antonio Express
News. Staff did not receive any postcards in support and none in opposition.
The following citizen spoke on this matter:
Nancy Dunson, resident, asked if the plans were for a one-story or two-story. She asked
if the neighborhood expressed concern on structure of a two-story within a one-story
neighborhood.
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Ms. Shealey responded the proposed main structure is a two-story structure. Ms. Shealey
noted notices were mailed within a 200-foot radius and no comments were received in opposition
or in support.
A motion of approval was made by Councilmember Lawson Jessee to include ARB
recommendations - verification of chimney height within code. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Lynda Billa Burke and passed by unanimous vote.
Item # 5 Mayor Rosenthal read the following caption.
Planning and Zoning Commission Case No. 804F, request of Dave Isaacs
Homes, owner, for the significance review of the existing main structure
located at 212 Argo and compatibility review of the proposed design in order
to demolish 100% of the existing residence and construct a new two-story
single family residence with detached garage under Demolition Review
Ordinance No. 1860
Ms. Shealey made a PowerPoint presentation that included an existing/proposed site
plans, elevations, roof plan, and existing/proposed streetscapes.
Ms. Shealey identified the project as a 100% demolition and new rebuild at 212 Argo.
Exterior materials include hardie siding and a composition shingle roof Ms. Shealey reviewed
the elevations, roof plan, and Residential Design Standards (RDS). The existing and proposed
streetscapes were presented.
On July 21, 2020, the Architectural Review Board (ARB), reviewed and approved the
applicant’s request with modifications to the porch depth.
Public notifications were mailed to property owners within a 200-foot radius. Notices
were posted on the City’s website and a publication was published in the San Antonio Express-
News. Staff received two postcards in support and none in opposition.
Mayor Rosenthal requested inspectors to closely monitor construction as he noted the
project is close to the boundary lines and asked if ARB inquired the windows located on second
floor within two-stones home.
Ms. Shealey identified the looming lines with a 2:1 ratio setback within the project and
noted the project meets the looming standards. She concluded ARB did not have any concerns
and there are no variances on this request.
Councilmember Billa Burke commented the project is similar to other projects. She
recommended to request applicant not to use this as an architectural design.
Ms. Shealey stated it was not discussed.
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Councilmember Lawson Jessee asked if the balcony is usable and commented to seek
ARB’s comments on balconies/desks on second floors that are near the property line and stated
not certain if the looming needs to be stronger.
The following citizen spoke on this matter:
Mary Waibel, resident, expressed concern with the contractor due to non-compliance
with city laws, code compliance and ordinances. She requested staff closely monitor the builder
as the builder had worked on Saturdays as she observes them working across the street from her
residence.
Ms. Shealey stated she will contact Mr. Issacs and reiterate not to work on Saturdays and
asked Ms. Waibel to call the non-emergency number to report any nuisance or concerns.
A motion of approval was made by Councilmember Lawson Jessee to include ARB
recommendation for a deeper porch depth. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Blake
Bonner and passed by unanimous vote.
Item # 6 Mayor Rosenthal read the following caption.
Architectural Review board Case No. 805F, request of Dave Isaacs Homes,
applicant, representing Dan Ward, owner, for the significance review of the
existing main structure land compatibility review of the proposed design
located at 275 Claywell in order to demolish 100% of the existing residence
and construct a new single family residence with detached garage under
Demolition Review Ordinance No. 1860
Ms. Shealey made a PowerPoint presentation that included an existing/proposed site
plans, elevations, roof plan, and existing/proposed streetscapes.
Ms. Shealey identified the project as a 100% demolition and new rebuild at 275 Claywell.
Exterior materials include fiber cement siding and a composition shingle roof. Ms. Shealey
reviewed the Residential Design Standards (RDS), elevations and proposed/existing streetscapes.
On July 21, 2020, the Architectural Review Board (ARB), reviewed and approved the
applicant’s request to demolish existing structure, a new build with modifications to front
columns, gable pitch and windows symmetry.
Public notifications were mailed to property owners within a 200-foot radius. Notices
were posted on the City’s website and a publication was published in the San Antonio Express
News. Staff received two postcards in support and one in opposition.
Ms. Shealey reiterated that she will follow up with the builder regarding construction
hours and will inquire with Dispatch on complaints.
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A motion of approval was made by Councilmember Wes Sharples to include ARB
recommendations regarding modifications to front columns, gable pitch and window symmetry.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Lynda Billa Burke and passed by unanimous vote.
Item # 7 Mayor Rosenthal read the following caption.
Discussion and consideration of amending the Interlocal Agreement with San
Antonio Metro Health
Fire Chief Michael Gdovin made a Powerpoint Presentation that included background
information.
On May 26, 2020, Resolution No. 2020R-121 adopted the interlocal agreement with
Bexar County and is consistent with prior actions by the City of Alamo Heights. The interlocal
agreement designated Dr Chichi Junda Woo as the designated health authority for the City of
Alamo Heights and allows the City access to personnel and equipment on a large scale for rescue
and recovery in the event of a disaster within the City’s boundaries.
Fire Chief Gdovin shared the options a municipality has when designating a health
authority. One of the options included DSHS Public Health Region 8 as he identified and
presented the boundaries and Regional Medical Director Lillian Ringsdorf, MD professional
background. He stated 18 counties utilize Dr. Ringsdorf as a local health authority and 10
counties have independent local health authorities. Agencies/municipalities within Bexar
County have adopted Dr. Woo as local health authority with the exception of Olmos Park.
Councilmember Sharples expressed concern with the local health authority to quarantine,
recently, regarding school closures. He requested additional information to better understand
local control and current agreement.
Fire Chief Gdovin stated the municipality can still make changes and a local health
authority can enact a quarantine for a few cases and not preventative cases. The local health
authority can make recommendations to the City of Alamo Heights.
City Attorney Frank Garza stated a local health authority releases authority when it
establishes, maintaining, or enforcing a quarantine. The local health authority tried to utilize the
authority to keep schools opening after Labor Day. Mr. Garza shared the Attorney General
stated that is not part of their local health authority, however, if there was an outbreak, the local
health authority may declare. Mr. Garza stated the preliminary closure of schools when no
outbreak had occurred it not appropriate use of their authority. He stated in his opinion, that in
next legislation, local authority will be clearly defined. He shared Region 8 had not provided
any action or enforced any quarantine. He further explained Region 8 and Bexar County’s
process with San Antonio Metropolitan Health District. Mr. Garza stated the City of Alamo
Heights may appoint your own local health authority, in contracting with a doctor to be the
City’s own local health authority. He provided background on why a new appointment was
required.
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There was a brief discussion among Council regarding county-wide quarantine, local
health authority, enforcement, and representation. Mr. Kuhn asked Mr. Garza the scenario of an
outbreak that occurred when school started reminding Council the Attorney General informed
Bexar County or any county cannot delay the opening of schools without lack of an outbreak.
Mr. Garza shared Dr. Woo was asked that scenario at a previous meeting and Dr. Woo’s
response was that she would coordinate with school district and only if the school district would
not do anything, then she would exercise the quarantine authority and Bexar County Sheriffs
office would enforce. Mr. Kuhn stated no suburban city has been invited or part of the local
health authority process; however, stated, he may ask if a city may be invited and noted no other
city is represented. Mayor Rosenthal asked if the Alamo Area Council of Governments
(AACOG) may be considered to represent suburban cities. Mr. Garza stated AACOG covers
additional counties outside of Bexar County and stated they did not take on their own.
Councilmember Billa Burke suggested to inquire with the Mayors of Suburban Cities. Mr. Kuhn
stated he can reach out to the organization prior to the next monthly meeting to ask.
Councilmember Sharples stated a level of control is desired and requested a committee be
formed that may be explored through the interlocal agreement.
Item # 8 Mayor Rosenthal read the following caption.
Presentation of Proposed FY 2020 — 2021 Operating Budget and scheduling a
public budget hearing
Finance Director Robert Galindo made a PowerPoint presentation that included
background information.
Mr. Galindo stated the proposed budget covers the operating expenditures and creates
additional working capital of $175,232, after transfers, which can be returned to the fund balance
or designated to fund capital assets or projects.
Mr. Galindo stated the proposed budget includes the tax rate, general fund budget,
Comprehensive Fund, Capital Projects, Street Maintenance Fund, Capital Replacement Fund,
Utility Fund revenues and allocations, and Capital Projects Fund.
The fY 2020 proposed tax rate per $100 valuation is 0.386439. Mr. Galindo stated the
no new revenue tax rate (fornierly known as effective tax rate) is $0.394642 and voter approval
tax rate (fonnerly known as rollback rate) is $0.406173. The proposed Maintenance and
Operation (M&O) rate is 0.336439 to pay for operations. The proposed Interest and Sinking
(I&S) rate is 0.050000.
Mr. Galindo presented information on the proposed General Fund and proposed Utility
Fund Revenues/Allocation. A summary chart of the proposed General Fund (unreserved fund
balance) beginning October 1, 2020 included operating revenues, departmental allocations,
working capital from operations. A summary chart on the proposed Utility Fund
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revenues/allocations included revenues, operating expenses, working capital, capital
expenditures, bond payment, and transfers to the General fund.
Budget information on other governmental plans: Comprehensive Plan, Street
Maintenance, Capital Projects, and Capital Replacement were presented. Mr. Galindo proposed
$139,178 in the Comprehensive Plan for pedestrian lighting, park improvements next to the
baseball fields, and community beautification. He projected revenues of $657,860 (due to 1/2 cent
sales tax) in the Street Maintenance Fund with $1M in expenditures. In the Capital Projects
fund, beautification efforts for cleanup of Olmos Basin in the amount of $25,000, swimming
pool restroom improvements for a budget of $75,000 are earmarked. Purchases within the
Capital Replacement Fund include a transfer from the General fund, purchase of two Police
Interceptors, upgrade for P25 radios, 9 EMS handheld radios, mobile truck radios, 20 fire
handheld radios and EMS replacement fund and 1 server.
Mr. Galindo stated next steps would be scheduling the public budget hearing and
adoption of the proposed budget and tax rate. Consideration of proposed Budget fY 2020-2021
is on Monday, September 21, 2020. He explained due to Senate Bill 2, it is 7 days to approve
budget and tax rate.
A motion for approval was made by Councilmember Wes Sharples to hold a public
hearing for the consideration of the proposed Budget FY 2020-21 on Monday, September 14,
2020. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Lawson Jessee. A roll call was conducted
and were as follows: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tern Savage, Councilmembers Jessee, Sharples, Bonner,
and Billa Burke; Nays: None. The motion passed.
A motion for approval was made by Councilmember Wes Sharples to schedule the
adoption of the proposed FY 2020-2 1 budget on September 21, 2020. The motion was seconded
by Councilmember Lynda Billa Burke. A roll call was conducted and were as follows: Ayes:
Mayor Pro Tern Savage, Councilmembers Jessee, Sharples, Bonner, and Billa Burke; Nays:
None. The motion passed.
Item # 9 Mayor Rosenthal read the following caption.
Discussion and possible action to set the proposed 2020 tax rate and
scheduling a public hearing
Mr. Galindo made a PowerPoint presentation that included background information.
Mr. Galindo stated the tax rate is proposed to remain the same, 0.386439 per $100
valuation. He stated the tax rate includes M&O and I&S rates. He stated the freeze adjusted
taxable value is at $1,388,499,432 as he explained the proposed tax rate and tax freeze revenue.
He presented a chart to include proposed tax rate, taxable revenue and the tax freeze revenue and
property tax revenue. He reviewed the effective and rollback tax rates and noted the proposed
tax rate of $0.386439 does not exceed the no new revenue tax rate of $0.394642 and less than the
voter approval tax rate of $0.406173; therefore, the City is not required to conduct a public
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hearing; however, a public hearing will be conducted on September 14, 2020. Bexar County Tax
Assessor-Collector will publish notices pursuant to the Truth-In Taxation Guidelines. Council
will consider the adoption of the proposed tax rate on Monday, September 21, 2020.
Mr. Galindo presented the schedule of the respective budget and tax rate.
A motion was made by Councilmember Sharples that the proposed 2020 tax rate be
$0.386439 per $100 valuation composed of the M&O rate of $0.336439 and I&S rate of
$0.050000. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Billa Burke. A roll call was
conducted and were as follows: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tern Savage, Councilmembers Jessee,
Sharples, Bonner, and Billa Burke; Nays: None. The motion passed.
A motion was made by Councilmember Sharples for the City to hold a public hearing for
future consideration of the 2020 proposed tax rate on September 14, 2020. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Bonner. A roll call was conducted and were as follows: Ayes:
Mayor Pro Tem Savage, Councilmembers Jessee, Sharples, Bonner, and Billa Burke; Nays:
None. The motion passed.
A motion was made by Councilmember Sharples to set an action item on the September
21, 2020 agenda to adopt the 2020 tax rate. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Billa
Burke. A roll call was conducted and were as follows: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Savage,
Councilmembers Jessee, Sharples, Bonner, and Billa Burke; Nays: None. The motion passed.
Item # 10 Mayor Rosenthal read the following caption.
ORDINANCE NO. 2158
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO
$5,000,000 IN PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF CITY OF ALAMO
HEIGHTS, TEXAS GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING
BONDS, SERIES 2020; AUTHORIZING THE SALE THEREOF
PURSUANT TO A NEGOTIATED UNDERWRITING, A
COMPETITIVE SALE, OR A PRIVATE PLACEMENT;
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ALL
INSTRUMENTS AND PROCEDURES RELATED THERETO
DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO CERTAIN CITY OFFICIALS TO
DETERMINE THE METHOD OF SALE, TO APPROVE ALL
FINAL TERMS WITH RESPECT TO THE SALE OF THE BONDS,
TO SELECT A PAYING AGENT/REGISTRAR AND APPROVE A
RELATED PAYING AGENT/REGISTRAR AGREEMENT AND TO
APPROVE OTHER MATTERS; AND CALLING CERTAIN
OBLIGATIONS TO REDEMPTION
Mr. Galindo introduced Regional Managing Director Anne Burger Entrekin, Hilltop
Securities and Bond Counsel Tom Spurgeon were present. Ms. Burger Entrekin made a
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PowerPoint presentation that included background infonnation and the process on refunding
bonds.
Ms. Burger Entrekin provided an update on the bond’s market. She displayed a 20-year
bond buyer’s index (BBI). She noted last year, the 331 rate a year ago was 4.25% and in
February 2020 it was 2.53% and today it is 2.09% and currently it is 2.02%. She commented
that the lowest Municipal Market Data (MMD) is as low as of 1960’s. She noted the City’s bond
rating is AAA and the credit spread is constant callable maturities 202 1-2032.
Ms. Burger Entrekin reminded Council of the issuance of general obligation bonds in
2012 for an amount of $6,300,000 and currently there are callable maturities of $4,895,000.
Most municipal bonds have call option to recall bonds without any penalty or interest. She noted
the coupons from 2012 range from 2% to 2.65%. She recalled at that time, that was a historic
low interest rate. Most likely, the callable of bonds would be October 15, 2000.
An analysis of the refunding bonds was presented. Ms. Burger Entrekin stated the
refunding PAR amount is $4,360,000 with gross savings of $229,075 with an annual savings of
$19,090.
Recommendations were made on the parameters for bond sale. The minimum savings
threshold for refunding at 3.5%, maximum true interest cost rate of 2.00%, maximum principal
amount of issuance is $5,000,000 with a maximum maturity date of August 15, 2032. The
expiration of delegated authority is 180 days with the delegation authority consisting of the
Mayor, the City Manager, and/or the Director of Finance.
Mayor Rosenthal asked why would the City authorize a maximum amount greater than
the current outstanding amount, the process with the authority to sell and if this was an
appropriate time to consider refunding bonds.
Ms. Burger Entrekin responded to Mayor Rosenthal it is expected the principal amount
would be significantly less than $5,000,000 and generally it is the amount of callable bonds, cost
of issuance and projected savings are part of cost of issuance. Mr. Burger Entrekin responded
Hilltop Securities is considering all parameters and the goal is to put a process in place to sell
bonds on the same day of conducting the special meeting scheduled for September 21, 2020.
She stated Hilltop Securities have no ability to predict exactly how high or low interest rates but
recommend going forth with refunding of bond issuance.
A motion of approval was made by Councilmember Bonner. The motion was seconded
by Councilmember Jessee and passed by unanimous vote.
Item # 11 Mayor Rosenthal read the following caption.
ORDINANCE NO. 2159
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AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A SPECIAL ELECTION IN THE
CITY OF ALAMO HEIGHTS, TEXAS, TO BE HELD ON
NOVEMBER 3, 2020 FOR THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,250,000 FOR
THE AUSTIN HIGHWAY/LOWER BROADWAY
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Assistant to City Manager/City Secretary Jennifer Reyna made a PowerPoint presentation
that included background information.
Ms. Reyna provided background information on the special bond election. She stated
Ordinance No. 2153 ordered a special bond election in May 2020. On March 17, 2020, Mayor
Rosenthal declared a local state of disaster due to public emergency, COVID-19. On April 13,
2020, Council approved Ordinance No. 2156 postponing May special bond election to
November 3, 2020 as permissible by Governor Abbott. The proposition is the issuance of bonds
in the amount of $13,250,000 for the Austin Highway/Lower Broadway Improvement Project to
include regional storm water drainage improvements, landscaping improvements, and
consideration of underground and burial of utilities.
This is a collaborative effort with different entities who have financial commitments.
Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) has committed $10,000,000 for lane
configurations, bike lanes and pedestrian paths. San Antonio River Authority (SARA) has
committed $1,300,500 for LID landscaping. Specifically for lane configurations, the Texas
Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has committed $4,000,000. The City of Alamo Heights
proposed bond issuance in the amount of $13,250,000 is for storrnwater drainage and
infrastructure and minimal plantings.
Bexar County conducts both early voting and election day activities. Voting
opportunities include ballot by mail, curbside voting, early voting and on Election Day. Due to
current pandemic, Governor Abbott has extended early voting period to begin Tuesday, October
13th
through Friday, October 30th. City Hall is an Election Day polling site on November 3, 2020
with polling hours of 7:00 a.m. — 7:00 p.m. Ms. Reyna stated residents may vote at any Bexar
County Election Day polling site as practiced during early voting because Bexar County is
designated as a voting center model.
Ms. Reyna announced there will be virtual bond education meetings for this proposition.
She stated bond education meetings will be available on the City’s website/kiosk, October
newsletter, newspaper publications in October in the San Antonio Express-News and La Prensa.
Ms. Reyna noted the City pays within a range of $3,660 - $5,000 per election and due to
the postponement of May 2020 elections, there are quite a few entities that will be conducting
elections.
Ms. Burger Entrekin continued to share Council information on the financial market for
the consideration of issuance of general obligation bonds in the amount of $13,250,000. She
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stated the financial scenario is of an interest rate of 1.5% for 5 consecutive years with a 1 cent,
thereafier. In 2033, there is anticipated a 4 penny reduction to accomplish future capacity for the
City. Ms. Burger Entrekin provided a sample of a home value and projected increase on the
proposed bond. The fiscal impact to homeowners would be in 2022 in lieu of 2021 due to
COVID-19, postponement of May election to November election.
There was a brief discussion among Council regarding the bond project and the entities’
financial commitments to move on the project. The City will highlight the facts and Council are
able to advocate for the project.
A motion of approval was made by Councilrnernber Jessee to appoint Jacquelyn Callanen
to be Elections Administrator and order a special bond election for November 3, 2020. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Lynda Billa Burke and passed by unanimous vote.
* * *
There being no further business, a motion was made by Councilmember Boimer to
adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Savage and passed by
unanimous vote. Mayor Rosenthal adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m.
Bo by osenthal
Mayor
City Secretary
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