The document discusses a regular agenda item regarding a comprehensive plan amendment for Corsair Circle. It lists the existing zoning as well as the proposed new zoning and includes dimensions for the property of 760 feet, 920 feet, and 330 feet.
This document discusses modeling fire behavior through interactions between fire weather and fuel profiles of forest stand structures. It then provides statistics on an unmanaged Pinus contorta forest that experienced a stand-replacing fire, including stand age, top height, average diameter at breast height, volume, basal area, trees per hectare, relative density, and crown fire indices that indicate an active crown fire would occur.
Area refers to the size of an enclosed region in mathematics and is given using formulas like a2 for a square or ab for a rectangle. Perimeter is the line drawn around the edge of an area or shape and is the sum of all sides for standard shapes. The process of making blade tools involved using a hammerstone to create a flat platform, then striking the edge with antler or bone to remove long bladelike pieces around the perimeter, and finally retouching the blade flake to create a finished tool.
This document summarizes a rezoning request for a property currently zoned M-1 Light Industrial to be rezoned as GC General Commercial. It lists the existing and proposed zoning classifications and dimensions of the property. It also outlines the permitted uses in both zoning districts as well as the site development standards of each including building height, mass, buffers, lighting, drainage, and architectural requirements. The proposed rezoning would make the property subject to general commercial development standards rather than light industrial standards.
This document discusses a regular agenda item regarding a comprehensive plan amendment for Highway 6 and Sebesta. The item involves proposed changes to the comprehensive plan for properties located at the intersection of Highway 6 and Sebesta. The document does not provide any details on the proposed changes or amendments to the comprehensive plan.
Regular Agenda Item #6 discusses rezoning Highway 6 and Sebesta from PD Planned Development to GC General Commercial and SC Suburban Commercial. If rezoned, the area would permit a wide variety of commercial uses including retail, offices, restaurants, hotels, and personal services. Development standards for the GC and SC districts specify regulations around building height, mass, buffers, lighting, drainage, traffic studies, and architectural design.
This document is about abandoning a public utility easement (PUE) located on Lot 4, Block 1 of the Falcon Point Subdivision. A vicinity map shows the location of the easement and the document raises the topic for discussion at a City Council meeting scheduled for December 8, 2016. The document invites questions about the PUE abandonment.
The document summarizes the City of College Station's 2016 Wastewater Master Plan Update. It discusses the components of the master plan including existing wastewater systems, service area, population and flow projections, treatment expansion alternatives, and a capital improvements plan. It recommends expanding the Lick Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant and maintaining but not expanding the Carters Creek plant. The capital improvements plan totals over $232 million for capacity projects through buildout and $82 million for wastewater line renewals.
This document summarizes a water demand forecasting audit presented to the City Council. It discusses factors that affect water demand like population, price, and weather. Historical data on annual and peak day demand is shown from 2000-present along with the city's current production capacity. Forecasting methods for different time horizons are outlined along with the department or consultant responsible for each forecast. The effectiveness and accuracy of the very short, short, and medium-term forecasts are assessed based on error percentages. Charts compare the city's peak day production capacity to historical demand and linear trend versus growth rate projections of future demand. In conclusion, the audit evaluates the adequacy, effectiveness and accuracy of the city's water demand forecasts.
This document discusses modeling fire behavior through interactions between fire weather and fuel profiles of forest stand structures. It then provides statistics on an unmanaged Pinus contorta forest that experienced a stand-replacing fire, including stand age, top height, average diameter at breast height, volume, basal area, trees per hectare, relative density, and crown fire indices that indicate an active crown fire would occur.
Area refers to the size of an enclosed region in mathematics and is given using formulas like a2 for a square or ab for a rectangle. Perimeter is the line drawn around the edge of an area or shape and is the sum of all sides for standard shapes. The process of making blade tools involved using a hammerstone to create a flat platform, then striking the edge with antler or bone to remove long bladelike pieces around the perimeter, and finally retouching the blade flake to create a finished tool.
This document summarizes a rezoning request for a property currently zoned M-1 Light Industrial to be rezoned as GC General Commercial. It lists the existing and proposed zoning classifications and dimensions of the property. It also outlines the permitted uses in both zoning districts as well as the site development standards of each including building height, mass, buffers, lighting, drainage, and architectural requirements. The proposed rezoning would make the property subject to general commercial development standards rather than light industrial standards.
This document discusses a regular agenda item regarding a comprehensive plan amendment for Highway 6 and Sebesta. The item involves proposed changes to the comprehensive plan for properties located at the intersection of Highway 6 and Sebesta. The document does not provide any details on the proposed changes or amendments to the comprehensive plan.
Regular Agenda Item #6 discusses rezoning Highway 6 and Sebesta from PD Planned Development to GC General Commercial and SC Suburban Commercial. If rezoned, the area would permit a wide variety of commercial uses including retail, offices, restaurants, hotels, and personal services. Development standards for the GC and SC districts specify regulations around building height, mass, buffers, lighting, drainage, traffic studies, and architectural design.
This document is about abandoning a public utility easement (PUE) located on Lot 4, Block 1 of the Falcon Point Subdivision. A vicinity map shows the location of the easement and the document raises the topic for discussion at a City Council meeting scheduled for December 8, 2016. The document invites questions about the PUE abandonment.
The document summarizes the City of College Station's 2016 Wastewater Master Plan Update. It discusses the components of the master plan including existing wastewater systems, service area, population and flow projections, treatment expansion alternatives, and a capital improvements plan. It recommends expanding the Lick Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant and maintaining but not expanding the Carters Creek plant. The capital improvements plan totals over $232 million for capacity projects through buildout and $82 million for wastewater line renewals.
This document summarizes a water demand forecasting audit presented to the City Council. It discusses factors that affect water demand like population, price, and weather. Historical data on annual and peak day demand is shown from 2000-present along with the city's current production capacity. Forecasting methods for different time horizons are outlined along with the department or consultant responsible for each forecast. The effectiveness and accuracy of the very short, short, and medium-term forecasts are assessed based on error percentages. Charts compare the city's peak day production capacity to historical demand and linear trend versus growth rate projections of future demand. In conclusion, the audit evaluates the adequacy, effectiveness and accuracy of the city's water demand forecasts.
This document outlines various property types and their corresponding fee structures. It lists residential properties like single family houses and multifamily apartment units. For non-residential, it assigns tiers based on type and scales fees from tier I like a car wash to tier V like a grocery store. The fees range from $6.10 for an apartment to $250 for a grocery store.
The City Traffic Engineer presented information to the City Council on November 10, 2016 regarding a parking removal plan for an area evaluated since April 2016. A public meeting was held on October 19th where 30 residents attended or provided comments, with 10 in favor due to desiring emergency vehicle access and 20 against as they felt developers should provide minimum parking and no parking would impact rental properties. The Traffic Engineer recommended the Council approve the proposal to provide emergency vehicle access.
This document appears to be an agenda item discussing rezoning for a location called College Hills. The item number is 9 and it involves changing the zoning designation, though the specific proposed designation is abbreviated. The summary provides the high-level context but does not include unnecessary details.
The City Council workshop aimed to provide an overview of the I-Vendor ordinance and tent sale requirements, present options for consideration, and receive direction from the Council. The document defined I-Vendors as temporary businesses operating on private property through tent sales, truckload sales, or other outdoor booths. It reviewed the current permit process and exemptions, and presented options like exempting IV therapy or adjusting the number of allowed days per year to receive Council feedback.
The City Council meeting on November 10th discussed abandoning an easement on a property located at 2415 Junction Boys Road. A map showing the vicinity and location of the property as well as a survey plat were presented. Time was provided for questions regarding the proposed easement abandonment.
The BCAD is considering building a new 11,550 square foot building at an estimated total project cost of $3.2 million. Financing options include a tax-exempt lease purchase structure with quarterly payments of $45,128.80 over 20 years at a fixed interest rate of 3.5%. A rent vs. own analysis shows that purchasing would result in annual operating costs of $230,758 compared to $159,906 for the current leased space, an additional cost of $70,852 per year. However, over the 20 year period the BCAD would gain over $1 million in equity from owning rather than continuing to lease.
The document discusses a proposed public utility corridor through Lick Creek Park to allow Municipal Utility District #1 to install a wastewater line. Key details include:
1) MUD-1 agreements from May 2016 need modifications to account for developments like a defined fire station location and wastewater impact fees.
2) Approval is needed to divert park land for the utility corridor, as the only feasible route for the wastewater line is through Lick Creek Park.
3) The proposed corridor would be 30 feet wide permanently and 20 feet wide temporarily for construction. The developer would minimize cutting and re-seed the corridor, while the city would create a new trail in the park.
- The document summarizes the city's engagement with industry groups on pavement standards from 2015-2016. It discusses pavement types, costs, maintenance schedules and lifecycle cost analyses which showed that while concrete pavement has higher initial costs, it has lower long-term maintenance costs, making it more cost-effective over the 30-year lifecycle.
- The recommendation is to require minimum rigid concrete pavement standards for residential and collector streets or, alternatively, for collector streets only, due to concrete's lower long-term costs despite higher initial costs.
The document proposes rezoning the McGill Tract to allow for hotels, drive-thru restaurants, and retail space up to 50,000 square feet, while applying general commercial zoning standards. It would allow parking between buildings and residences, but offers community benefits like expanding buffer yards to 30 feet and limiting building heights to 49 feet.
The document outlines an economic development agreement between Viasat and the cities of Bryan and College Station. Key details include Viasat investing $20 million and creating 150 new jobs paying $9.2 million annually. In return, the cities will provide incentives like reimbursing a portion of Viasat's taxes and fee waivers. The document also discusses Viasat's commitment to diversity and inclusion in its hiring practices.
The document discusses roadway impact fees for a city council meeting. It provides information on the process used, the capital improvement plan needs, maximum calculated fees, and three fee options. Staff is recommending a phased approach with lower initial fees that increase over time (Option 2). Comparisons to other cities' fees are also included. The document seeks council direction on adopting fees and any exemptions or caps.
The city council meeting on November 21, 2016 discussed Phase 2A of the Greens Prairie Center development and the Caprock Crossing easement abandonment based on survey plats and maps presented. Questions were taken regarding the plans for further development in these areas.
City auditors typically report to the legislative body or an audit committee. Audit committees are commonly comprised of elected officials, accounting or audit professionals, and citizens. The audit committee should be structured so that its members are independent of management, collectively knowledgeable about financial matters and government, able to seek outside expertise, and have staggered terms to ensure continuity. The Association of Local Government Auditors recommends that an audit committee include both members of the legislative body and financial experts from the community.
This document provides a summary of planning initiatives and projects for College Station in 2016. It discusses updates to the city's Comprehensive Plan including neighborhood, district, corridor, and master plans. It also summarizes amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance and projects in progress, such as updates to the Stormwater Master Plan and Thoroughfare Plan. Major initiatives included adopting new zoning districts based on the Wellborn Community Plan, amending parkland dedication requirements, and allowing mobile food vendor courts.
The document summarizes proposed improvements to the Lick Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, including replacing pumps, adding process controls, improving clarifiers, modifying sludge handling equipment, and replacing an aging centrifuge. The total cost of the project is estimated at $2.3 million. Key aspects of the project include replacing an old centrifuge for $990,100, adding new flow meters for $189,000, and improving sludge holding capacity with tank modifications for $311,000. The director recommends awarding the construction contract to Bryan Construction.
This document summarizes discussions around floodplain management for Bee Creek. It outlines the history of development and flooding in the area from the 1980s to present. Key points include the 1994 flood that caused water in structures, subsequent engineering designs from 1995-2005, and construction of flood mitigation projects from 2005-2008. The document also notes feedback from homeowners associations about increased flooding and requests for the city to maintain the creek channel and consider larger improvement projects.
This document proposes a historical, cultural, and educational display in Northgate to recognize College Station's local music scene and artists who began there. It discusses the concept for the display and two possible locations.
The Barracks Park consists of 7 separate park properties totaling 5 acres. 4 parks have already been built by developers, including areas for sand volleyball, exercise equipment, tailgate games, and a dog park. The remaining 3 parks will be constructed along with lighting and connecting trails between all 7 park sites, and will include a passive park, hammock park, and a basketball court with open green space.
This document discusses a rezoning request for a development called "The Retreat." It notes the concept plan was previously approved with some meritorious modifications to block length and perimeter, unit mix, building separation, and allowing more than 4 unrelated residents. The previously approved plan also included community benefits like an innovative design, a bus shelter, additional parkland, and preserving flood-prone areas.
The agenda item discusses proposed changes to itinerant vendor permits. It would exempt mobile medical uses from permits and allow itinerant vendor sales for up to 36 days per year. It also aims to align the requirements for on-site and off-site tent sales by allowing both for up to 36 days per year.
This document requests a comprehensive plan amendment for 3970 Gus Roy Road to change the land use designation from Rural to Restricted Suburban, Wellborn Preserve-Open, and Commercial. It proposes to redesignate parts of the property for residential, open space, and commercial uses to develop a business park with different land uses.
The 2020 incentives compliance report found that six projects were monitored for performance. These projects represented over $405 million in investments and created more than 1,300 jobs with payrolls exceeding $98 million. Specific projects like Advanta US, FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies Texas, and LSPI met their investment and job creation requirements. The report provided details on incentives granted and the performance metrics and results for each project.
This document outlines various property types and their corresponding fee structures. It lists residential properties like single family houses and multifamily apartment units. For non-residential, it assigns tiers based on type and scales fees from tier I like a car wash to tier V like a grocery store. The fees range from $6.10 for an apartment to $250 for a grocery store.
The City Traffic Engineer presented information to the City Council on November 10, 2016 regarding a parking removal plan for an area evaluated since April 2016. A public meeting was held on October 19th where 30 residents attended or provided comments, with 10 in favor due to desiring emergency vehicle access and 20 against as they felt developers should provide minimum parking and no parking would impact rental properties. The Traffic Engineer recommended the Council approve the proposal to provide emergency vehicle access.
This document appears to be an agenda item discussing rezoning for a location called College Hills. The item number is 9 and it involves changing the zoning designation, though the specific proposed designation is abbreviated. The summary provides the high-level context but does not include unnecessary details.
The City Council workshop aimed to provide an overview of the I-Vendor ordinance and tent sale requirements, present options for consideration, and receive direction from the Council. The document defined I-Vendors as temporary businesses operating on private property through tent sales, truckload sales, or other outdoor booths. It reviewed the current permit process and exemptions, and presented options like exempting IV therapy or adjusting the number of allowed days per year to receive Council feedback.
The City Council meeting on November 10th discussed abandoning an easement on a property located at 2415 Junction Boys Road. A map showing the vicinity and location of the property as well as a survey plat were presented. Time was provided for questions regarding the proposed easement abandonment.
The BCAD is considering building a new 11,550 square foot building at an estimated total project cost of $3.2 million. Financing options include a tax-exempt lease purchase structure with quarterly payments of $45,128.80 over 20 years at a fixed interest rate of 3.5%. A rent vs. own analysis shows that purchasing would result in annual operating costs of $230,758 compared to $159,906 for the current leased space, an additional cost of $70,852 per year. However, over the 20 year period the BCAD would gain over $1 million in equity from owning rather than continuing to lease.
The document discusses a proposed public utility corridor through Lick Creek Park to allow Municipal Utility District #1 to install a wastewater line. Key details include:
1) MUD-1 agreements from May 2016 need modifications to account for developments like a defined fire station location and wastewater impact fees.
2) Approval is needed to divert park land for the utility corridor, as the only feasible route for the wastewater line is through Lick Creek Park.
3) The proposed corridor would be 30 feet wide permanently and 20 feet wide temporarily for construction. The developer would minimize cutting and re-seed the corridor, while the city would create a new trail in the park.
- The document summarizes the city's engagement with industry groups on pavement standards from 2015-2016. It discusses pavement types, costs, maintenance schedules and lifecycle cost analyses which showed that while concrete pavement has higher initial costs, it has lower long-term maintenance costs, making it more cost-effective over the 30-year lifecycle.
- The recommendation is to require minimum rigid concrete pavement standards for residential and collector streets or, alternatively, for collector streets only, due to concrete's lower long-term costs despite higher initial costs.
The document proposes rezoning the McGill Tract to allow for hotels, drive-thru restaurants, and retail space up to 50,000 square feet, while applying general commercial zoning standards. It would allow parking between buildings and residences, but offers community benefits like expanding buffer yards to 30 feet and limiting building heights to 49 feet.
The document outlines an economic development agreement between Viasat and the cities of Bryan and College Station. Key details include Viasat investing $20 million and creating 150 new jobs paying $9.2 million annually. In return, the cities will provide incentives like reimbursing a portion of Viasat's taxes and fee waivers. The document also discusses Viasat's commitment to diversity and inclusion in its hiring practices.
The document discusses roadway impact fees for a city council meeting. It provides information on the process used, the capital improvement plan needs, maximum calculated fees, and three fee options. Staff is recommending a phased approach with lower initial fees that increase over time (Option 2). Comparisons to other cities' fees are also included. The document seeks council direction on adopting fees and any exemptions or caps.
The city council meeting on November 21, 2016 discussed Phase 2A of the Greens Prairie Center development and the Caprock Crossing easement abandonment based on survey plats and maps presented. Questions were taken regarding the plans for further development in these areas.
City auditors typically report to the legislative body or an audit committee. Audit committees are commonly comprised of elected officials, accounting or audit professionals, and citizens. The audit committee should be structured so that its members are independent of management, collectively knowledgeable about financial matters and government, able to seek outside expertise, and have staggered terms to ensure continuity. The Association of Local Government Auditors recommends that an audit committee include both members of the legislative body and financial experts from the community.
This document provides a summary of planning initiatives and projects for College Station in 2016. It discusses updates to the city's Comprehensive Plan including neighborhood, district, corridor, and master plans. It also summarizes amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance and projects in progress, such as updates to the Stormwater Master Plan and Thoroughfare Plan. Major initiatives included adopting new zoning districts based on the Wellborn Community Plan, amending parkland dedication requirements, and allowing mobile food vendor courts.
The document summarizes proposed improvements to the Lick Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, including replacing pumps, adding process controls, improving clarifiers, modifying sludge handling equipment, and replacing an aging centrifuge. The total cost of the project is estimated at $2.3 million. Key aspects of the project include replacing an old centrifuge for $990,100, adding new flow meters for $189,000, and improving sludge holding capacity with tank modifications for $311,000. The director recommends awarding the construction contract to Bryan Construction.
This document summarizes discussions around floodplain management for Bee Creek. It outlines the history of development and flooding in the area from the 1980s to present. Key points include the 1994 flood that caused water in structures, subsequent engineering designs from 1995-2005, and construction of flood mitigation projects from 2005-2008. The document also notes feedback from homeowners associations about increased flooding and requests for the city to maintain the creek channel and consider larger improvement projects.
This document proposes a historical, cultural, and educational display in Northgate to recognize College Station's local music scene and artists who began there. It discusses the concept for the display and two possible locations.
The Barracks Park consists of 7 separate park properties totaling 5 acres. 4 parks have already been built by developers, including areas for sand volleyball, exercise equipment, tailgate games, and a dog park. The remaining 3 parks will be constructed along with lighting and connecting trails between all 7 park sites, and will include a passive park, hammock park, and a basketball court with open green space.
This document discusses a rezoning request for a development called "The Retreat." It notes the concept plan was previously approved with some meritorious modifications to block length and perimeter, unit mix, building separation, and allowing more than 4 unrelated residents. The previously approved plan also included community benefits like an innovative design, a bus shelter, additional parkland, and preserving flood-prone areas.
The agenda item discusses proposed changes to itinerant vendor permits. It would exempt mobile medical uses from permits and allow itinerant vendor sales for up to 36 days per year. It also aims to align the requirements for on-site and off-site tent sales by allowing both for up to 36 days per year.
This document requests a comprehensive plan amendment for 3970 Gus Roy Road to change the land use designation from Rural to Restricted Suburban, Wellborn Preserve-Open, and Commercial. It proposes to redesignate parts of the property for residential, open space, and commercial uses to develop a business park with different land uses.
The 2020 incentives compliance report found that six projects were monitored for performance. These projects represented over $405 million in investments and created more than 1,300 jobs with payrolls exceeding $98 million. Specific projects like Advanta US, FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies Texas, and LSPI met their investment and job creation requirements. The report provided details on incentives granted and the performance metrics and results for each project.
A market study was conducted in February 2020 through telephone interviews with 600 randomly selected households in Brazos County to determine interest and preferences for a new community recreation center in College Station. The study found that the Central Park and Fire Station 6 locations were preferred and that 4.6% of unaffiliated households expressed great interest in joining a recreation center, higher than the national average. Top programs of interest included an outdoor pool, children's programs, soccer, and teen programs. The city council directed staff to further research operating models and programming partnerships with outside agencies and consider the project alongside other community priorities.
The agenda item discusses a comprehensive plan amendment for 3970 Gus Roy Road. City staff recommends denying the amendment to the comprehensive plan's future land use designation. The Planning & Zoning Commission voted 2-5 to fail a motion to approve the amendment.
The document outlines the City of College Station's proposed debt issuance for fiscal year 2021 totaling $62.443 million. The debt will fund various street, facility, technology, water, wastewater and electric projects. Key details include street projects totaling $21.14 million, vertical/facility/IT projects totaling $1.75 million, and utility projects for water ($8.84M), wastewater ($11.65M), and electric ($16M). General government projects account for 40% of the total issuance and utility projects account for 58%.
This document summarizes a presentation about local historic markers in College Station, Texas. The historic preservation committee's mission is to collect and preserve local history and educate citizens. Their marker program documents structures over 50 years old and businesses over 20 years old, with 105 residential and 13 business markers awarded so far. The application process involves approval by the committee, with an awarded commemorative plaque. One recent marker was awarded to the 1939 Vincent House for its location in the Southside Historic District and its association with local mathematician John Mitchell.
The Historic Preservation Committee presented on their local historic marker program and cemetery projects. The marker program documents the history of structures over 50 years old and businesses over 20 years old through commemorative plaques, having awarded 105 residential and 13 business markers to date. They also discussed documenting and preserving three local cemeteries - College Station Cemetery, Shiloh Cemetery, and Salem Cemetery - through Historic Texas Cemetery Certificates.
The City Council discussed applying for a TxDOT grant to help fund construction of a new shared-use path from the Jones Crossing Development to the Larry Ringer Library. The grant would cover 80% of construction costs, with the city covering the remaining 20% of construction as well as 100% of design costs. Notification of grant funding is expected in October 2021, with construction funds potentially available in fiscal year 2023 or 2024.
The document discusses a public utility easement abandonment at 15301 Creek Meadows Blvd that will be presented at the City Council meeting on May 27, 2021. A location map is included but the specific details of the easement abandonment are not provided in the short document.
This semi-annual report provides updates on the city's impact fee program. It outlines the schedule for the required 5-year update to land use assumptions and the capital improvements plan, which includes appointing an advisory committee, obtaining public and stakeholder input, finalizing amendments, and adopting any changes through an ordinance. The report also includes a table showing the 10-year capital needs and costs for various systems, the maximum and adopted collection rates per service unit, amounts collected in 2016, and projected recovery over 10 years at the collection rate.
The document discusses several existing and potential options for city ordinances to preserve neighborhood integrity, including implementing or modifying neighborhood overlay districts, parking requirements, impervious cover standards, building design standards, and occupancy regulations. Specifically, it outlines options to address parking such as requiring larger parking spaces, one space per bedroom, and driveway designs. It also discusses regulating building placement, size, and types to manage density, occupancy, and aesthetics.
The Northgate Study and Operations Plan document provides recommendations on operations, design elements, and issues regarding a mobility study for the Northgate area. It discusses key issues like day-to-day operations, pedestrian and roadway concerns, and parking supply, demand, and pricing. Funding options presented include generating revenue from current sources, possible changes to rates, comparing to nearby university parking, allocating increased property values, establishing a Public Improvement District or Tax Increment Revitalization Zone. City Council is asked to adopt the Northgate Mobility Study, provide guidance on priorities, and determine the path forward.
The document discusses options for improving the Lick Creek Hike & Bike Trail crossing at Midtown Drive. It notes the existing conditions and provides two options - raising the trail by 2 feet for $100,000-$120,000 or bringing the trail up to the road level and installing a pedestrian refuge and rapid flashing beacon for $250,000-$300,000. A decision on the project will be considered as part of the City Council Workshop Agenda on May 13, 2021.
The document outlines an animal ordinance regarding the housing of fowl. It recommends enclosures be at least 50 feet from neighboring residential structures and limits the number of fowl allowed based on the enclosure's distance from dwellings. For enclosures 50 to 100 feet away, no more than 6 fowl are permitted, and for those over 100 feet, up to 12 fowl are allowed. The ordinance also declares it a nuisance if the keeping of fowl creates odor, noise, attracts pests, or endangers health within the city limits or 5,000 feet outside.
The document discusses the City of College Station's public debt management strategy and plans for fiscal year 2021 debt issuance. It outlines a 4-step process for establishing debt policies, gathering community needs, evaluating resources, and reviewing the strategy. General government and enterprise projects funded by debt since 2015 are shown, with the new police station requiring a 2.5 cent tax rate increase. The anticipated terms and amounts of FY21 debt issuance are provided for various funds. Current planning for a potential 2022 general obligation bond election is also outlined.
The City Council held a retreat in February 2021 to update their strategic plan for the upcoming fiscal year. The plan identifies shared priorities, provides a framework for the annual budget, and highlights the community vision. Key revisions include strategies to engage the public during COVID-19 and share information about fiscal issues, core services, and infrastructure. The proposed fiscal year 2022 initiatives focus on areas like partnerships, broadband expansion, neighborhood issues, economic growth, mobility, and sustainability.
The proposed amendments aim to:
1) Define animal rescue organizations and pet shops or stores.
2) Prohibit commercially raised dogs and cats from being sold at pet shops or stores in College Station.
3) Require pet shops or stores to obtain dogs and cats from animal shelters or rescues and retain records for 3 years.
The City Council meeting discussed a project by Unlimited Potential to fully rehabilitate 1115 Anderson Street. Unlimited Potential presented details on the project description and requested a Section 108 Loan Guarantee from the city to fund the rehabilitation within the proposed time frame. Council members considered authorizing city staff to work with Unlimited Potential on applying for the Section 108 Loan.
The document discusses a rental registration program fee consideration for the city. It provides data on the number of active rental properties from 2015-2021, showing an increase from 5,340 properties in 2015 to 8,930 currently. Failure to register rates have decreased from 9 cases in 2016 to 2 cases in 2020. The number of rentals converting to owner-occupied homes or changing ownership is also presented. The city is considering increasing the one-time rental registration fee from $35 to $60 to move towards fully supporting the program. Noncompliance would result in civil penalties ranging from $25 to $100 depending on the number of days late.
Presentation by Julie Topoleski, CBO’s Director of Labor, Income Security, and Long-Term Analysis, at the 16th Annual Meeting of the OECD Working Party of Parliamentary Budget Officials and Independent Fiscal Institutions.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
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The Power of Community Newsletters: A Case Study from Wolverton and Greenleys...Scribe
YOU WILL DISCOVER:
The engaging history and evolution of Wolverton and Greenleys Town Council's newsletter
Strategies for producing a successful community newsletter and generating income through advertising
The decision-making process behind moving newsletter design from in-house to outsourcing and its impacts
Dive into the success story of Wolverton and Greenleys Town Council's newsletter in this insightful webinar. Hear from Mandy Shipp and Jemma English about the newsletter's journey from its inception to becoming a vital part of their community's communication, including its history, production process, and revenue generation through advertising. Discover the reasons behind outsourcing its design and the benefits this brought. Ideal for anyone involved in community engagement or interested in starting their own newsletter.
Presentation by Rebecca Sachs and Joshua Varcie, analysts in CBO’s Health Analysis Division, at the 13th Annual Conference of the American Society of Health Economists.
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Good morning and welcome back to Energy Source, coming to you from New York, where the city swelters in its first heatwave of the season.
Nearly 80 million people were under alerts in the US north-east and midwest yesterday as temperatures in some municipalities reached record highs in a test to the country’s rickety power grid.
In other news, the Financial Times has a new Big Read this morning on Russia’s grip on nuclear power. Despite sanctions on its economy, the Kremlin continues to be an unrivalled exporter of nuclear power plants, building more than half of all reactors under construction globally. Read how Moscow is using these projects to wield global influence.
Today’s Energy Source dives into the latest Statistical Review of World Energy, the industry’s annual stocktake of global energy consumption. The report was published for more than 70 years by BP before it was passed over to the Energy Institute last year. The oil major remains a contributor.
Data Drill looks at a new analysis from the World Bank showing gas flaring is at a four-year high.
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New report offers sobering view of the energy transition
Every year the Statistical Review of World Energy offers a behemoth of data on the state of the global energy market. This year’s findings highlight the world’s insatiable demand for energy and the need to speed up the pace of decarbonisation.
Here are our four main takeaways from this year’s report:
Fossil fuel consumption — and emissions — are at record highs
Countries burnt record amounts of oil and coal last year, sending global fossil fuel consumption and emissions to all-time highs, the Energy Institute reported. Oil demand grew 2.6 per cent, surpassing 100mn barrels per day for the first time.
Meanwhile, the share of fossil fuels in the energy mix declined slightly by half a percentage point, but still made up more than 81 per cent of consumption.
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