May 21, 2013 Agenda packet

City Council Agenda Page 1 of 5 May 21, 2013

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THE CITY OF SAN ANGELO, TEXAS

9:00 A.M. - Tuesday, May 21, 2013

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San Angelo, TX 76903

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I. OPEN SESSION (9:00 A.M.)

A. Call to Order

B. Prayer and Pledge

"Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.”

C. Public Comment

The Council takes public comment on all items in the Regular Agenda. Public input on a Regular Agenda

item will be taken at its appropriate discussion. Public input on an item not on the Agenda or Consent

Agenda may be identified and requested for consideration by the Council at this time. The Council may

request an item to be placed on a future agenda, or for a Consent Agenda item, to be moved to the Regular

Agenda for public comment.

II. SPECIAL AGENDA

1. Consideration of adopting an Order canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the Election

held May 11, 2013 and calling for a Runoff Election on June 15, 2013

AN ORDER OF THE CITY OF SAN ANGELO, TEXAS, CANVASSING RETURNS OF A

GENERAL ELECTION HELD IN SAID CITY ON THE 11TH DAY OF MAY, 2013, FOR THE

PURPOSE OF ELECTING MUNICIPAL OFFICERS; AND A SPECIAL ELECTION HELD IN

SAID CITY ON THE 11TH DAY OF MAY, 2013, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING

MUNICIPAL OFFICERS TO FILL VACANCIES FOR UNEXPIRED TERMS; DECLARING

RESULTS OF THE GENERAL ELECTION AND SPECIAL ELECTION; CALLING FOR A

RUNOFF ELECTION TO BE HELD ON JUNE 15, 2013, FOR THE PURPOSES OF ELECTING

A MAYOR TO FILL THE MAYOR’S SEAT, AND A COUNCIL MEMBER TO FILL THE

VACANCY IN SINGLE MEMBER DISTRICT SEAT ONE AND A COUNCIL MEMBER TO

FILL THE VACANCY IN SINGLE MEMBER DISTRICT SEAT FIVE; PROVIDING A

SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE

(Presentation by City Clerk Alicia Ramirez)


2. Consideration of adopting a Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Angelo, Texas,

ordering that a Runoff Election be held in said city on the 15th day of June, 2013, for the purpose of

electing municipal officers; and ordering that a Runoff Election be held in said city on the 16th day

of June, 2013, for the purpose of electing municipal officers to fill vacancies for unexpired terms;

ordering publication; making provisions for the conduct of the election and other provisions incident

and related to the purpose of this order; providing for severability; and providing for an effective

date (una Resolución del consejo de la Ciudad de San Angelo, Texas, convocando una segunda

votación (elección de desempate) se celebrará en dicha ciudad el 15 de junio, 2013, para la elección

de oficiales municipales para ocupar unos posiciones vacantes por términos no completado; ;

ordenando publicación, haciendo provisiones para la conducta de dichas elecciones y otras

provisiones relacionadas al motivo de esta ordenanza; previendo por divisibilidad; y previendo una

fecha de vigencia)

(Presentation by City Clerk Alicia Ramirez)

3. Administration of Oaths of Office for Single Member District Representatives 2, 4, and 6, and

presentation of Certificates of Election

(Administered by City Clerk Alicia Ramirez and presentation by Mayor New)

4. Introduction of Special Guests

5. Consideration of appointment of Mayor Pro-Tempore for the 2013 City Council

Note: A reception will immediately follow the Special Agenda. The Regular Meeting with the newly seated Council

Members will begin approximately 30 minutes after the recess for the reception.

III. CONSENT AGENDA

6. Consideration of approving the May 14, 2013 City Council Regular meeting minutes (submitted by

City Clerk Alicia Ramirez)

7. Consideration of rejecting all bids submitted under Request for Bids WU-12-13 for Ferric Chloride for

use in the Water Treatment Plant (submitted by Water Utilities Director Ricky Dickson)

8. Consideration of adopting a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Tax Resale Deed (Quitclaim)

conveying the following Tax Lot: (submitted by Real Estate Administrator Cindy Preas)

a. 404 E 21st Street, (Galilee), Lots 7 & 8, Block 23, Marx & Blum, $5,000, Suit No. B-06-0111-T

b. 402 E 20th Street, (Galilee), Lot 8, Block 22, Marx & Blum, $2,340, Suit No. B-07-0182-T

c. 1406 Spaulding Street, (Galilee), Lot 9, Block 32, Fairview $3,500, Suit No. B-08-0004-T

d. 1509 Pecan Street, (Perez), NE ¼ of Block 8, Snyder, $750, Suit No. B-4738-B)

9. Consideration of adopting a Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on condition stated, to execute a tax-

resale (quitclaim) deed conveying all right, title and interest of the City of San Angelo, Trustee and all

other taxing units interested in the tax foreclosure judgment to R.W. Hargraves for $15,000 for

property located at 1636 Pulliam Street: Lots 11 & 12, Block 8, Bell Addition (submitted by Real

Estate Administrator Cindy Preas)

10. Consideration of adopting Resolution amending authorized representative for Texpool, an Investment

Service for Public Funds (submitted by Assistant City Manager/Chief Financial Officer Michael Dane)

11. Consideration of adopting a Resolution authorizing the San Angelo Police Department to apply for the

Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Division Gang Overtime Grant (submitted by Chief of Police

Tim Vasquez)

12. Consideration of approving a recommendation by City of San Angelo Development Corporation

(COSADC) to approve the annual COSADC contract with the Chamber of Commerce and authorizing

the COSADC President to execute a contract with the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce for the


provision of Marketing and Recruitment Services (submitted by Interim Director of Economic

Development Robert Schneeman)

13. Consideration of matters related to the City of San Angelo and Texas Department of State Health

Services (DSHS) Animal Friendly Grant: (submitted by Health Director Sandra Villarreal)

a. Consideration of adopting a Resolution ratifying and authorizing the City Manager or his designee

the filing of grant submission to the Texas Department of State Health Services for Animal Friendly

Grant Funds for FY14 in the amount of $20,000 with a 0% match requirement to fund the City’s low

cost Spay Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP);

b. Consideration of accepting said Animal Friendly Grant funds by the City, if awarded; and;

c. Consideration of authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute all documents related to

said funds

14. Consideration of amending City Council’s prior authorization on February 21, 2013 authorizing the

payroll deduction for police officer duty rifles and related accessories (submitted by Chief of Police

Tim Vasquez)

15. Second Hearing and consideration of approving Planning Commission’s recommendation of a Zone

Change from Ranch & Estate (R&E) to Light Manufacturing (ML) in lieu of applicant's request for

Heavy Manufacturing (MH), and consideration of adopting an Ordinance amending Chapter 12,

Exhibit “A” (Zoning Ordinance) of the Code of Ordinances, City of San Angelo (submitted by Interim

Director of Development Services AJ Fawver)

Z 13-11: Harold and Margaret Mueller

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 12, EXHIBIT “A” OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES,

CITY OF SAN ANGELO, TEXAS, WHICH SAID EXHIBIT “A” OF CHAPTER 12 ADOPTS

ZONING REGULATIONS, USE DISTRICTS AND A ZONING MAP, IN ACCORDANCE WITH A

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, BY CHANGING THE ZONING AND CLASSIFICATION OF THE

FOLLOWING PROPERTY, TO WIT: 4017, 4085, 4089, 4091, 4093 and 4125 US Highway 67

Frontage, 3902, 3922 and 3970 Tractor Trail, and 3613, 3669 and 3745 Porter Henderson Drive. This

property specifically occupies the Paul Gregory Addition, Block 1, Lots 1-9 (a replat of Tract B in

Section 1 and a replat of Tract C in Section 2) in northeast San Angelo, changing the zoning

classification from Ranch & Estate (R&E) to Light Manufacturing (ML) District; PROVIDING FOR

SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING A PENALTY

16. Second Hearing and consideration of adopting an Ordinance amending Chapter 12, Exhibit “A”

(Zoning Ordinance) of the Code of Ordinances, City of San Angelo (submitted by Interim Director of

Development Services AJ Fawver)

Z 13-13: David and Pam Hilton





FOLLOWING PROPERTY, TO WIT: 525 Preusser Street, located at the southwest corner of Preusser

Street and North Poe Street. This property specifically occupies the Ellis Addition Block 4, N 115' of

Lots 1 & 2 and E 33.5' of Frary Addition, Block 19, Lot 6, in central San Angelo, adding the zoning

classification of Historic Overlay (HO) District; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND

PROVIDING A PENALTY

17. Second Hearing and consideration of adopting an Ordinance amending Chapter 12, Exhibit “A”

(Zoning Ordinance) of the Code of Ordinances, City of San Angelo (submitted by Interim Director of

Development Services AJ Fawver)

PD 13-02: Luke Burnett






FOLLOWING PROPERTY, TO WIT 1245 Grand Canal Road, located approximately 500 feet east of

the intersection of Grand Canal Road and Clarice Court. The property specifically occupies a proposed

Second Replat of Sunset Ranch Estates, Section Two, Block Two, Lot 17B in southern San Angelo,

changing the zoning classification from Office Warehouse (OW) to Planned Development (PD)

District; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING A PENALTY

IV. REGULAR AGENDA:

D. EXECUTIVE/CLOSED SESSION

Executive Session under the provision of Government Code, Title 5. Open Government; Ethics, Subtitle A.

Open Government, Chapter 551. Open Meetings, Subchapter D. Exceptions to Requirement that Meetings

be Open, Section 551.072 to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property

Executive Session under the provision of Government Code, Title 5. Open Government; Ethics, Subtitle

A. Open Government, Chapter 551. Open Meetings, Subchapter D. Exceptions to Requirement that

Meetings be Open, Section 551.087 to discuss an offer of financial or other incentive to a company or

companies with whom the City of San Angelo is conducting economic development negotiations and

which the City of San Angelo seeks to have, locate, stay or expand in San Angelo

E. PUBLIC HEARING AND COMMENT

18. Presentation of the 1st Quarter 2013 Report from the Chamber of Commerce Economic Development

Council and the Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB)

(Presentation by Vice President for Economic Development John Dugan and CVB Vice President

Pamela Miller)

19. Consideration of approving an amendment to Vision Plan Component of the San Angelo

Comprehensive Plan update adopted in 2009, specifically properties located between 43rd Street to the

north, Coliseum Drive to the east, 40th Street to the south and Grape Creek Road and Chadbourne

Street to the west, in northwestern San Angelo

(Presentation by Interim Director of Development Services AJ Fawver)

20. Consideration of authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract, in substantially the attached form,

between Catalyst Urban Development and the City of San Angelo to carry out services regarding a

Master Developer as outlined in PL 01-12

(Presentation by Interim Director of Development Services AJ Fawver)

21. Discussion regarding Workers’ Compensation data for FY 2011/12 (requested by council on 3/5/13);

and review of FY 2012 actuarial report submitted by Jason Martin of Towers, Watson and presented to

council on 3/5/13; approval of their recommendation, and authorizing funding for the self-insurance

fund consisting of the workers’ compensation fund in the amount of $2,675,000 and the property

casualty fund in the amount of $1,973,000.00

(Presentation by Risk Manager John Seaton)

22. Consideration of adopting the 2013 Twin Buttes Reservoir Recreation Use Plan and any action related

thereto

(Presentation by Parks and Recreation Director Carl White)


23. Consideration of approving additional improvements at Civic League Park to support the operation of

the International Water Lily Collection including a new basin, pavilion and a water misting system and

authorizing City staff to negotiate an agreement for the construction of the improvements with the San

Angelo Council of Garden Clubs

(Presentation by Parks and Recreation Director Carl White)

24. First public hearing and consideration of introducing an Ordinance amending the 2012-2013 Budget

for grants, new projects and incomplete projects

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN ANGELO AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE

FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2012, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2013, FOR

NEW PROJECTS, INCOMPLETE PROJECTS, CAPITAL PROJECTS, AND GRANTS

(Presentation by Budget Manager Morgan Chegwidden)

F. FOLLOW UP AND ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES

25. Consideration of and possible action on matters discussed in Executive/Closed Session, if needed

26. Announcements and consideration of Future Agenda Items

a. Special Meeting: June 25, 2013

27. Consideration of and possible action on matters related to the July 2, 2013 City Council meeting

28. Adjournment

Given by order of the City Council and posted in accordance with Title 5, Texas Government Code, Chapter

551, Thursday, May 16, 2013, at 5:00 P.M.

/s/________________________

Alicia Ramirez, City Clerk

City of San Angelo Office of the City Clerk

Memo Date:

To: Mayor and Councilmembers

May 9, 2013

From: Alicia Ramirez, City Clerk Subject: Agenda Item for May 21st Council Meeting Contact: Alicia Ramirez, City Clerk, 657-4405 Caption: Regular Item

Consideration of adopting an Order canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the Election held May 11, 2013 and calling for a Runoff Election on June 15, 2013 AN ORDER OF THE CITY OF SAN ANGELO, TEXAS, CANVASSING RETURNS OF A GENERAL ELECTION HELD IN SAID CITY ON THE 11TH DAY OF MAY, 2013, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING MUNICIPAL OFFICERS; AND A SPECIAL ELECTION HELD IN SAID CITY ON THE 11TH DAY OF MAY, 2013, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING MUNICIPAL OFFICERS TO FILL VACANCIES FOR UNEXPIRED TERMS; DECLARING RESULTS OF THE GENERAL ELECTION AND SPECIAL ELECTION; CALLING FOR A RUNOFF ELECTION TO BE HELD ON JUNE 15, 2013, FOR THE PURPOSES OF ELECTING A MAYOR TO FILL MAYOR’S SEAT, AND A COUNCIL MEMBER TO FILL THE VACANCY IN SINGLE MEMBER DISTRICT SEATS ONE AND FIVE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE Consideration of adopting a Resolution ordering that a Runoff Election be held in said city on the 15th day of June, 2013, for the purpose of electing municipal officers; and ordering that a Runoff Election be held in said city on the 16th day of June, 2013, for the purpose of electing municipal officers to fill vacancies for unexpired terms; ordering publication; making provisions for the conduct of the election and other provisions incident and related to the purpose of this order; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date Administration of Oaths of Office for Single Member District Representatives 2, 4, and 6, and presentation of Certificates of Election Introduction of Special Guests Consideration of appointment of Mayor Pro-Tempore for the 2013 City Council

________________________________________________________________________________ Summary: The Final Canvass Order contains the Precinct by Precinct Report and cumulative totals for each race. The Ballot Board met on Friday, May 17TH, to count any approved provisional ballots and Federal ballots received from overseas. Election night return reports are attached for your review and information. Financial Impact: The expense of the election was shared on a prorata basis with the Wall Independent School Districts (ISD) and the San Angelo ISD. The base estimate is between $45,000.00 and $60,000.00. Additional funds may or may not be required in account 101-0300-411.06-16.

A run-off election will also be necessary on June 15, 2013 in order to determine the winner of the following office(s): Mayor and Council Member for Districts One and Five. The base estimate is between $30,000.00 and $40,000.00. Additional funds may be required to fund the runoff election. On May 14, 2013, the Council authorized staff to utilize early voting branch locations as utilized in the General/Special Election. Canvassing of the Runoff Election will be held on June 25, 2013. Other Information/Recommendation: Staff recommends adoption of the order canvassing returns and authorizing the adopting of the Resolution ordering the runoff election. Attachments:

• Order: Canvassing of the Elected Officials and Resolution ordering the Runoff Election • Reports: Election Night Report, Canvass and Precinct by Precinct

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN ANGELO,

TEXAS, ORDERING THAT A RUNOFF ELECTION BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON

THE 15TH

DAY OF JUNE, 2013, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING

MUNICIPAL OFFICERS; AND ORDERING THAT A RUNOFF ELECTION BE

HELD IN SAID CITY ON THE 16TH

DAY OF JUNE, 2013, FOR THE PURPOSE

OF ELECTING MUNICIPAL OFFICERS TO FILL VACANCIES FOR

UNEXPIRED TERMS; ORDERING PUBLICATION; MAKING PROVISIONS

FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE ELECTION AND OTHER PROVISIONS

INCIDENT AND RELATED TO THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDER; PROVIDING

FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE

WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance No. 2013-02-029 of the City of San Angelo, Texas, adopted on

the 26th

day of February, 2013, a General Election and Special Election was duly held on the 11th

day of

May, 2013, the City Council having canvassed the returns of the General Election and having determined

as to no other candidate received a majority of the votes cast for the office for which he was a candidate

and that the following candidates received the largest number of votes for the office for which they

were candidates, to wit:

MAYOR

Kendall Hirschfeld

Dwain Morrison

WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance No. 2013-02-029 of the City of San Angelo, Texas, adopted on the 26th

day of February, 2013, a Special Election was duly held on the 11th

day of May, 2013, the City Council

having canvassed the returns of the general and special election and having determined as to no other

candidate received a majority of the votes cast for the office for which he was a candidate and that the

following candidates received the largest number of votes for the office for which they were candidates,

to wit:

COUNCIL MEMBER FOR DISTRICT ONE

Trinidad Aguirre, Jr.

Rodney Fleming

COUNCIL MEMBER FOR DISTRICT FIVE

H.R. “Winkie” Wardlaw, III

David McBride

WHEREAS, the meetings at which this Order is considered are open to the public as required by

law, and public notice of the time, place, and purpose of said meetings was given as required by Title 5,

Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN ANGELO, TEXAS

THAT:

Section 1. All of the above premises are found to be true and correct and are incorporated into

the body of this Ordinance as if copied in their entirety.

Section 2. The City Council orders a runoff election of officers for the City of San Angelo, Texas,

to be held on the Saturday, June, 15, 2013, which is not earlier than the twentieth (20th

) day or later

than the 45th

day after the final Order canvassing the returns, #2013-05-???, of the General Election

adopted of May 21, 2013 (EC 2.205), between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M., for the purpose of

electing a municipal officer for the seat of Mayor.

Section 3. The City Council orders a runoff election of officers for the City of San Angelo, Texas,

to be held on the Saturday, June, 2013, 2013, which is not earlier than the twentieth (20th

) day or later

than the 45th

day after the final Order canvassing the returns, #2013-05-???, of the Special Election

adopted of May 21, 2013 (EC 2.205), between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M., for the purpose of

electing the following municipal officers: one City Councilmember from Single Member District 1, to fill

vacancy for the unexpired term of Single Member District 1 and one City Councilmember from Single

Member District 5, to fill vacancy for the unexpired term of Single Member District 5, in compliance with

Section 13 of the City Charter.

Section 6. Voting at and on said election shall be by use of digital scan ballots, and the official

ballots for said election shall conform to the Texas Election Code, as amended, so as to permit the

electors to vote for the candidate of their choice, with the official ballot to contain such other

provisions, markings and language as required by law.

Section 7. Early voting by personal appearance shall be conducted each weekday, June 3, 2013

through June 7, 2013, from 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M., and June 10, 2013 through June 11, 2013, from 7:00

A.M. – 7:00 P.M. The City of San Angelo will utilize the early voting branch locations, shown on Exhibit

“A”, adopted as part of this ordinance, and designated by Tom Green County as outlined in the Election

Code Section 42.002 entitled “Required Use of County Precincts”.

Application for ballot by mail shall be mailed to:

City Clerk, City of San Angelo

c/o Vona McKerley, Tom Green County Elections Administrator

Judge Edd B. Keyes Building

113 W. Beauregard Ave.

San Angelo, Texas 76903

Applications for ballot by mail must be received no later than the close of business on Friday, June 7,

2013.

Section 8. Said elections shall be conducted and the results canvassed and announced as

prescribed by the General Election and Special Election Laws of the State of Texas, as amended, and only

duly qualified electors shall be qualified to vote.

Section 9. The City Clerk is directed and required to publish notice of said elections as required

by law.

Section 10. The terms and provisions of this Ordinance shall be deemed to be severable in that

if any portion of this Ordinance shall be declared to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of

the other provisions of this Ordinance.

Section 11. This Order shall be effective from and after the date of adoption.

PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED on the 21st

day of May, 2013.

THE CITY OF SAN ANGELO

ATTEST: Alvin New, Mayor


Approved as to Content: Approved as to Form:

____________________________ ____________________________

Alicia Ramirez, City Clerk Lysia H. Bowling, City Attorney

Exhibit “A”

POLLING PLACES FOR JUNE 15, 2013 RUNOFF ELECTION AND RELATED EARLY VOTING DATES

EARLY VOTING BRANCH LOCATIONS OPEN FROM JUNE 3, 2013 THROUGH JUNE 7, 2013, FROM 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M., AND JUNE 10, 2013 THROUGH JUNE 11, 2013, FROM 7:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M.

Main Tom Green County Election Office 113 W. Beauregard, 2nd Floor EV1 River Place Senior Apartments 501 S. Irene EV2 Victory Christian Center 1620 Sunset Dr. EV3 Assembly of God Church 1442 Edmund Blvd. EV4 Plaza del Sol Apartments 4359 Oak Grove Blvd

ELECTION DAY POLLING LOCATIONS OPEN FROM 7:00 A.M. TO 7:00 P.M.: 1. Precincts 114, 137, and 144 will vote at one of the following locations on Election Day:

Precincts Location Address

144 Belmore Baptist Church 1214 S. Bell St.

2. Precincts 106, 107, 124, and 146 will vote at one of the following locations on Election Day:


146 Baptist Memorial Hospital 902 North Main

3. Precincts 228 and 230 will vote at one of the following locations on Election Day:


230 Southgate Church of Christ 528 Country Club Rd.

4. Precincts 215 and 241 will vote at one of the following locations on Election Day:


241 Texas Department of Transportation 4502 Knickerbocker Rd., Bldg. E

5. Precincts 304, 306, and 348 will vote at one of the following locations on Election Day:


304 Lakeview Bible Church 4825 Grape Creek Rd

6. Precincts 305, 308, 319, 327, and 351 will vote at one of the following locations on Election Day:


319 Angelo Bible Church 3506 Sherwood Way



421 Plaza Del Sol Apartments 4359 Oak Grove Blvd.



436 MHMR 1501 W. Beauregard Ave.

9. Precincts 423 will vote at one of the following location on Election Day:


423 Knickerbocker Community Center 14608 FM 2335, Knickerbocker, TX.

CANVASSING REPORT ‐ TOTAL VOTERS ‐ UNOFFICIAL

CITY OF SAN ANGELO ‐ MAY 11, 2013 ELECTION

City Councilmember, Mayor

Precinct

Absentee

Ballots

Cast

Early

Ballots

Cast

Election

Ballots

Cast

Total

Ballots

Cast

Registered

Voters

Percent

Turnout

Kendall

Hirschfeld

Dwain

Morrison

Paul

Alexander Totals

106BS1 1 69 65 135 1489 9.07% 33 82 19 134

107BS2 1 35 30 66 439 15.03% 10 31 24 65

114BS4 4 18 13 35 984 3.56% 7 15 13 35

124BS5 24 79 49 152 1456 10.44% 22 85 38 145

137BS6 18 108 75 201 2504 8.03% 78 72 50 200

144BS7 0 49 71 120 1346 8.92% 25 61 32 118

144BS8 1 4 4 9 192 4.69% 5 3 1 9

146BS9 11 122 148 281 3205 8.77% 95 112 73 280

215BS11 11 147 159 317 1645 19.27% 145 61 111 317

215BS12 0 54 69 123 770 15.84% 46 32 45 123

228BS13 4 108 70 182 1092 16.67% 96 34 52 182

228BS14 19 132 45 196 1151 17.03% 83 45 67 195

230BS15 9 411 309 729 4598 15.85% 376 153 199 728

230BS16 0 30 22 52 169 30.77% 22 14 16 52

241BS17 18 595 473 1086 4135 26.26% 485 180 420 1085

304BS18 8 265 295 568 3087 18.40% 96 394 77 567

305BS19 0 3 5 8 50 16.00% 4 2 2 8

306BS20 0 67 55 122 1379 8.85% 44 40 38 122

308BS21 0 11 11 22 327 6.73% 6 10 6 22

319BS22 13 244 218 475 2659 17.86% 184 120 171 475

319BS23 0 8 16 24 157 15.29% 9 8 7 24

327BS24 4 170 104 278 2472 11.25% 82 126 70 278

401BS25 0 17 10 27 138 19.57% 18 3 6 27

402BS26 13 206 161 380 1881 20.15% 151 106 123 380

402BS27 0 48 29 77 971 7.93% 31 23 23 77

420BS28 0 12 15 27 226 11.95% 13 2 12 27

421BS29 2 143 72 217 1155 18.79% 98 51 66 215

421BS30 0 137 145 282 1688 16.71% 130 65 86 281

424BS31 7 152 146 305 2001 15.24% 104 104 97 305

434BS32 0 54 54 108 1087 9.94% 25 61 22 108

435BS33 9 65 45 119 1082 11.00% 36 63 20 119

436BS34 10 381 303 694 3460 20.06% 360 137 194 691

Totals 187 3944 3286 7417 48995 2919 2295 2180 7394

City Councilmember, Single Member District 1, Unexpired Term

Precinct

Absentee

Ballots

Cast

Early

Ballots

Cast

Election

Ballots

Cast

Total

Ballots

Cast

Registered

Voters

Percent

Turnout

Trinidad

Aguirre, Jr.

Bill

Richardson

Robert

Banskter, Sr.

Rodney

Fleming Totals

230BS15 9 411 309 729 4598 15.85% 236 136 28 302 702

230BS16 0 30 22 52 169 30.77% 3 7 2 40 52

241BS17 18 595 473 1086 4135 26.26% 446 130 36 443 1055

420BS28 0 12 15 27 226 11.95% 8 4 0 11 23

Totals 27 1048 819 1894 9128 693 277 66 796 1832

City Councilmember, Single Member District 2

Precinct

Absentee

Ballots

Cast

Early

Ballots

Cast

Election

Ballots

Cast

Total

Ballots

Cast

Registered

Voters

Percent

Turnout Jim Turner Marty Self

Joseph

Grimes Totals

107BS2 1 35 30 66 439 15.03% 13 37 15 65

304BS18 8 265 295 568 3087 18.40% 67 395 92 554

308BS21 0 11 11 22 327 6.73% 3 15 2 20

327BS24 4 170 104 278 2472 11.25% 40 171 60 271

434BS32 0 54 54 108 1087 9.94% 20 57 22 99

Totals 13 535 494 1042 7412 143 675 191 1009


CANVASSING REPORT ‐ TOTAL VOTERS ‐ UNOFFICIAL

CITY OF SAN ANGELO ‐ MAY 11, 2013 ELECTION

Precinct

Absentee

Ballots

Cast

Early

Ballots

Cast

Election

Ballots

Cast

Total

Ballots

Cast

Registered

Voters

Percent

Turnout

Sally

Frances

Ayana

Don

Vardeman Totals

106BS1 1 69 65 135 1489 9.07% 44 87 131

124BS5 24 79 49 152 1456 10.44% 118 33 151

144BS7 0 49 71 120 1346 8.92% 46 72 118

144BS8 1 4 4 9 192 4.69% 4 5 9

306BS20 0 67 55 122 1379 8.85% 27 93 120

435BS33 9 65 45 119 1082 11.00% 39 78 117

Totals 35 333 289 657 6944 278 368 646

City Councilmember, Single Member District 5, Unexpired Term

Precinct

Absentee

Ballots

Cast

Early

Ballots

Cast

Election

Ballots

Cast

Total

Ballots

Cast

Registered

Voters

Percent

Turnout

Barbara

Pratt

H.R.

"Winkie"

Wardlaw

David

McBride

Barry

Gambrell Totals

228BS13 4 108 70 182 1092 16.67% 17 79 71 7 174

228BS14 19 132 45 196 1151 17.03% 23 85 73 8 189

305BS19 0 3 5 8 50 16.00% 1 3 3 1 8

402BS26 13 206 161 380 1881 20.15% 54 161 129 26 370

402BS27 0 48 29 77 971 7.93% 4 33 34 3 74

436BS34 10 381 303 694 3460 20.06% 68 292 293 34 687

Totals 46 878 613 1537 8605 167 653 603 79 1502


Precinct

Absentee

Ballots

Cast

Early

Ballots

Cast

Election

Ballots

Cast

Total

Ballots

Cast

Registered

Voters

Percent

Turnout

Don

Barnhart

Charlotte

Farmer Anita Guy Totals

215BS11 11 147 159 317 1645 19.27% 72 226 16 314

215BS12 0 54 69 123 770 15.84% 30 81 11 122

319BS22 13 244 218 475 2659 17.86% 135 310 18 463

319BS23 0 8 16 24 157 15.29% 8 10 1 19

421BS29 2 143 72 217 1155 18.79% 56 142 16 214

421BS30 0 137 145 282 1688 16.71% 91 170 10 271

424BS31 7 152 146 305 2001 15.24% 99 178 21 298

Totals 33 885 825 1743 10075 491 1117 93 1701

LEGENDVoters in precincts 114, 137, and 144 voted at Belmore Baptist Church‐Fellowship Hall, 1214 S. Bell St.

Voters in precincts 304, 306, and 348 voted at Lakeview Bible Church, 4825 Grape Creek Rd.

Voters in precincts 305, 308, 319, 327, and 351 voted at Ángelo Bible Church, 3506 Sherwood Way.

Voters in precincts 402, 420, 421, and 424 voted at Plaza del Sol Apartments, 4359 Oak Grove Blvd.

Voters in precincts 401, 434, 435, and 436 voted at MHMR Services, 1501 W. Beauregard Ave.

Voters in precincts 106, 107, 124, and 146 voted at Baptist Memorial Hospital, 902 N. Main, Chapel

Voters in precincts 228 and 230 voted at Southgate Church of Christ, 528 Country Club Rd.

Voters in precincts 215 and 241 voted at Texas Department of Transportation, 4502 Knickerbocker Rd., Bldg. E

City of San Angelo

Memo Date: May 7, 2013


From: Ricky Dickson, Water Utilities Director

Subject: Agenda Item for May 21, 2013 Council Meeting

Contact: Ricky Dickson; 657-4209

Caption: Consent Item

Consideration of rejecting all bids for RFB WU-12-13 Ferric Chloride.

Summary: Bids have been received from 3 suppliers for the purchase of Ferric Chloride. The low bidder withdrew their bid due to a computation error. Rejection of all bids and subsequent re-bidding will allow the competitive bidding process to establish the lowest price and best value for the city.

History: Ferric Chloride is the primary coagulant used in the treatment of drinking water at the City’s Water Treatment Plant. This chemical causes suspended solids to clump together and settle out during the treatment process.

Financial Impact: Total estimated annual expenditure of $400,000.00. Budgeted within the Water Treatment Plant Operating Budget.

Related Vision Item

(if applicable):

na

Other Information/

Recommendation:

Staff recommends that all bids be rejected and that new bids be solicited.

Attachments: Bid Tabulation

Presentation: None.

Publication: None.

Reviewed by

Director:

Ricky Dickson, Water Utilities Director; 657-4209

Approved by Legal:

QTYGallons

1Ferric Chloride (270,000 Gallons

/ 1,600 Wet Tons) 270,000 0.64$ 172,800.00$ 1.547$ 417,690.00$ 1.56$ 421,200.00$

Total 172,800.00$ 417,690.00$ 421,200.00$

Delivery Days (Calendar Days)Payment Discount

RFB Sent to:Nowata, OKSan Felipe, TXDe Soto, TXSyracuse, NYPhilli b NJ

Pennco, Inc.

CITY OF SAN ANGELOBID TAB

RFB: WU-12-13-Ferric Chloride/May 2, 2013. 2:00 PM

Item

Item Description Price/Gallon Extended Price/Gallon

Kemira PVS Technologies

Price/Gallon Extended

3 business days

N/A

3 days ARO 3 -may require add'l time

Net 30 1.5%10, Net 30

Extended

Brenntag SouthwestPenncoEagle LabsGeneral ChemicalGulbrandsen Technologies Inc Phillipsburg, NJ

Decatur, AL

Redmond, WA

Southern Water Consultants, Inc. DBA General ChemicalUnivar USA Inc.

Gulbrandsen Technologies, Inc.

C:\Documents and Settings\Kevin.Krueger\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\ZEXODQWZ\Bid Tabulation WU-12-13

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN ANGELO AUTHORIZING THE

MAYOR TO EXECUTE A TAX-RESALE (QUITCLAIM) DEED

CONVEYING ALL RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST OF THE CITY OF

SAN ANGELO, AND ALL OTHER TAXING UNITS INTERESTED IN

THE TAX FORECLOSURE JUDGMENT

WHEREAS, by Sheriff’s Sale, the properties described below were struck-off to the City of

San Angelo, Trustee, pursuant to delinquent tax foreclosure decrees of the 119th

Judicial District,

Tom Green County, Texas; and

WHEREAS, offers have been made for the purchase of said properties pursuant to Section

34.05, Texas Tax Code Ann.(Vernon, 1982); and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

SAN ANGELO that its Mayor, Alvin New, is hereby authorized to execute a Tax-Resale

(quitclaim) Deed conveying the following described real properties to the following as specified

below, all of the right, title, and interest of the City of San Angelo, and all other taxing units

interested in the tax foreclosure judgment, located in San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas:

Conveying to:

GALILEE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, a Texas nonprofit corporation;

($5,000):

Lots 7 and 8, Block 23, Marx & Blum Addition, an addition to the City of San Angelo,

Tom Green County, Texas, as described in Volume 4, Page 50, Official Public Records

of Real Property of Tom Green County, Texas.

Account #17-33100-0023-005-00


($2,340):

Lot 8, Block 22, Marx & Blum Addition, City of San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas,

as described in Volume 119, Page 269, Deed Records of Tom Green County, Texas.

Account #17-33100-0022-005-00


($3,500):

Lot 9, Block 32, Fairview Addition, City of San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas, as

described in Volume 297, Page 310, Deed Records of Tom Green County, Texas.

Account #10-22600-0032-009-00

LOUIS A. PEREZ, a married person as his sole and separate property; ($750):

Northeast one-fourth of Block 8, Snyder Addition, City of San Angelo, Tom Green

County, Texas.

Account #24-44100-0000-024-00

APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON THE DAY OF , 2013.


_______________________________ Alvin New, Mayor

Attest:

______________________________


Approved As to Content: Approved As to Form:

______________________________ ______________________________

Cindy M. Preas, Real Estate Administrator Lysia H. Bowling, City Attorney

NOTICE OF CONFIDENTIALITY RIGHTS: If you are a natural person, you may remove or

strike any or all of the following information from this instrument before it is filed for record in

the public records: your social security number or your driver’s license number.

Tax-Resale Deed

(Property Sold for Less than Adjudged Value)

Date: __________________________

Grantor: The City of San Angelo, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, for itself and as Trustee

for itself, Tom Green County, and San Angelo Independent School District

72 West College Avenue

San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas 76903

Grantee: LOUIS A. PEREZ, a married person as his sole and separate property

112 W College Avenue


Consideration: Ten and No/100 Dollars ($10.00) and other good and valuable consideration

Property (including any improvements):

Northeast one-fourth of Block 8, Snyder Addition, City of San Angelo, Tom Green

County, Texas.

Account #24-44100-0000-024-00

Judgment: Judgment for the foreclosure of a tax lien against the Property entered on June 4, 1987, in Suit

No. B-4738-B, by the 119th District Court of Tom Green County, Texas.

Sheriff’s Deed: Grantor acquired full legal title to the Property — both for its own benefit and as Trustee for

all other taxing authorities entitled to receive proceeds from the sale of the Property under the

terms of the Judgment — by Sheriff’s Deed dated November 16, 1987, and recorded in

Volume 57, Page 796, Official Public Records of Real Property, Tom Green County, Texas.

For the Consideration, Grantor — acting by and through its Mayor, who has been duly authorized to

execute this instrument on Grantor’s behalf by resolution and order of Grantor’s City Council recorded in the

City Council’s official minutes — hereby quitclaims to Grantee all of Grantor's right, title, and interest in and

to the Property, to have and to hold it to Grantee and Grantee's heirs, successors, and assigns forever. Neither

Grantor, nor any other taxing unit interested in the Judgment, nor any other person or entity claiming under

them, will have, claim, or demand any right or title to the Property or any part of it. Grantor gives this Tax-

Resale Deed without any express or implied warranty whatsoever; and all warranties that might arise by

common law and the warranties in § 5.023 of the Texas Property Code (or its successor) are hereby specifically

excluded.

Grantee's rights under this deed are subject to the provisions of Chapter 34 of the Texas Tax Code,

including, without limitation, any right of redemption remaining in the former owner of the Property; the terms

of any recorded restrictive covenants running with the land that were recorded before January 1 of the year in

which the tax lien on the property arose; any recorded lien that arose under such restrictive covenants that was

not extinguished in the judgment foreclosing the tax lien; and each valid easement of record as of the date of

the sale that was recorded before January 1 of the year the tax lien arose.

Grantor is selling the Property to Grantee for an amount that is less than the lesser of (1) the market

value specified in the Judgment, or (2) the total amount of the Judgment.

Grantee assumes full payment of any ad valorem taxes for the Property for the current year and all

future years.

When the context requires, singular nouns and pronouns include the plural.

GRANTOR:

The City of San Angelo, a Texas home-rule

municipal corporation, for itself and as Trustee for

any taxing authorities named in the Judgment

ATTEST: By: ____________________________

Alvin New, Mayor and

duly-authorized agent


STATE OF TEXAS §

§

COUNTY OF TOM GREEN §

This instrument was acknowledged before me on _____________________, 2013, by Alvin New,

Mayor and duly-authorized agent of the City of San Angelo, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, on

behalf of such corporation and as Trustee for any taxing authorities named in the Judgment identified in the

above instrument.

__________________________________

Notary Public, State of Texas

After Recording, Return To:

Legal Description:

Improved/Unimproved

Tax Suit Number:

Location:

Parcel Size/Dimensions:

City of San Angelo vs.

Tax ID Number:

Judgment Date:

Date of Sheriff's Sale:

Sheriff's Deed Recorded:

25 1/2 YRS

Adjudge Value: 4,700.00$ No

Amount of Offer: 750.00$

Amounts Due Priority % of Pro Rata Amounts

Fees Judgment Allocations Remainder Allocations Distributed

Administration Fee $500.00 $500.00 0.00% $500.00

Maintenance Fee $4,800.00 $4,800.00 100.00% 250.00$ 250.00$

District Clerk $0.00 $0.00 0.00% $0.00

Sheriff's Fee $0.00 $0.00 0.00% $0.00

Attorney Fee $0.00 $0.00 0.00% $0.00

Municipal Liens $0.00 0.00% $0.00 $0.00

Taxes $0.00 0.00% $0.00 $0.00

Total 250.00$ $0.00 $5,300.00 100.00% $0.00 $750.00

Actual Total Amt Due $250.00

Amount Remaining 250.00$

Offer will satisfy all costs according to the Judgment.

Purchased under Urban Redevelopment

PROPERTY ANALYSISFor Tax Resale Property

Years Held in Trust

November 18, 1987

1509 Pecan Street

B-4738-T

Unimproved

Northeast one-fourth of Block 8, Snyder Addition, City of San Angelo, Tom Green County,

Texas.

Account #24-44100-0000-024-00

November 3, 1987

June 4, 1987

#24-44100-0000-024-00

D. M. West Account # UNKNOWN

78' x 138'

NE 1/4 of Block 8, Snyder Addition1509 Pecan Street 78' x 138'

Copyright 2011 Esri. All rights reserved. Tue Feb 14 2012 09:08:03 AM.




Tax-Resale Deed

(Property Sold for Not Less than Adjudged Value)

Date: __________________________


for itself, Tom Green County, and San Angelo Independent School District.

72 W. College Avenue


Grantee: GALILEE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, a Texas nonprofit

corporation

1404 S Oakes Street




Lot 9, Block 32, Fairview Addition, City of San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas, as


Account #10-22600-0032-009-00

Judgment: Judgment for the foreclosure of a tax lien against the Property entered on August 7, 2009 in

Suit No. B-08-0004-T, by the 119th District Court of Tom Green County, Texas.




Instrument Number 710993, Official Public Records of Real Property, Tom Green County,

Texas.









excluded.







Grantor is selling the Property to Grantee for an amount that is not less than the lesser of (1) the market



future years.


GRANTOR:




ATTEST: By: ____________________________




STATE OF TEXAS §

§





above instrument.

__________________________________



City Attorney’s Office

Legal Description:

Improved/Unimproved

Tax Suit Number:

Location:



Tax ID Number:

Judgment Date:



1 1/2 YRS


Amount of Offer: 3,500.00$




Maintenance Fee $600.00 $600.00 0.00% $600.00

District Clerk $343.00 $343.00 0.00% $343.00

Sheriff's Fee $100.00 $100.00 0.00% $100.00

Attorney Fee $365.00 $365.00 0.00% $365.00

Municipal Liens $0.00 $1,318.07 48.98% $779.75 $779.75

Taxes $0.00 $1,373.00 51.02% $812.25 $812.25

Total $1,908.00 $2,691.07 $1,908.00 100.00% $1,592.00 $3,500.00

Actual Total Amt Due $4,599.07

Amount Remaining 1,592.00$

Offer will satisfy all costs and a portion of the taxes and liens, according to the Judgment.



Years Held in Trust

November 17, 2011

1406 Spaulding Street

B-08-0004-T

Unimproved

Lot 9, Block 32, Fairview Addition, City of San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas, as described in

Volume 297, Page 310, Deed Records of Tom Green County, Texas.

Account #10-22600-0032-009-00

November 1, 2011

August 7, 2009

10-22600-0032-009-00

Mrs. Jean Collier Account # 864

50' x 190'

Lot 9, Block 32, Fairview Addition1406 Spaulding St - 50' x 190'

Copyright 2011 Esri. All rights reserved. Mon Nov 7 2011 01:16:54 PM.




Tax-Resale Deed


Date: __________________________






corporation

1404 S Oakes Street




Lots 7 and 8, Block 23, Marx & Blum Addition, an addition to the City of San Angelo, Tom

Green County, Texas, as described in Volume 4, Page 50, Official Public Records of Real

Property of Tom Green County, Texas.

Account #17-33100-0023-005-00

Judgment: Judgment for the foreclosure of a tax lien against the Property entered on October 15, 2008 in




terms of the Judgment — by Sheriff’s Deed dated June 30, 2011, and recorded in Instrument

Number 705021, Official Public Records of Real Property, Tom Green County, Texas.









excluded.










future years.


GRANTOR:




ATTEST: By: ____________________________




STATE OF TEXAS §

§





above instrument.

__________________________________



Legal Description:

Improved/Unimproved

Tax Suit Number:

Location:



Tax ID Number:

Judgment Date:



2 YRS






Maintenance Fee $800.00 $800.00 0.00% $800.00

District Clerk $469.00 $469.00 0.00% $469.00

Sheriff's Fee $100.00 $100.00 0.00% $100.00

Attorney Fee $371.00 $371.00 0.00% $371.00

Municipal Liens $0.00 $2,641.11 29.63% $817.76 $817.76

Taxes $0.00 $6,272.86 70.37% $1,942.24 $1,942.24

Total $2,240.00 $8,913.97 $2,240.00 100.00% $2,760.00 $5,000.00



Offer will satisfy all costs and a large portion of the taxes and liens, according to the Judgment.



Years Held in Trust

June 30, 2011

404 E 21st Street

B-06-0111-T

Unimproved

Lots 7 and 8, Block 23, Marx & Blum Addition, an addition to the City of San Angelo, Tom Green

County, Texas, as described in Volume 4, Page 50, Official Public Records of Real Property of

Tom Green County, Texas. Account #17-

33100-0023-005-00

June 7, 2011

October 15, 2008

#17-33100-0023-005-00

Zacarias C. Garza Account # 1255 & Francisco Z. & Lourde Alvarado Account #996

100' x 140'

100 ft

City of San Angelo GIS Division

Copyright 1988-2011

For Illustrative Purposes Only.




Tax-Resale Deed


Date: __________________________






corporation

1404 S Oakes Street




Lot 8, Block 22, Marx & Blum Addition, City of San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas, as


Account #17-33100-0022-005-00

Judgment: Judgment for the foreclosure of a tax lien against the Property entered on August 7, 2009 in





Instrument Number 678736, Official Public Records of Real Property, Tom Green County,

Texas.









excluded.










future years.


GRANTOR:




ATTEST: By: ____________________________




STATE OF TEXAS §

§





above instrument.

__________________________________



Legal Description:

Improved/Unimproved

Tax Suit Number:

Location:



Tax ID Number:

Judgment Date:



3 1/2 YRS






Maintenance Fee $700.00 $700.00 0.00% $700.00

District Clerk $338.00 $338.00 0.00% $338.00

Sheriff's Fee $100.00 $100.00 0.00% $100.00

Attorney Fee $365.00 $365.00 0.00% $365.00

Municipal Liens $0.00 $1,754.06 64.71% $218.07 $218.07

Taxes $0.00 $956.64 35.29% $118.93 $118.93

Total $2,003.00 $2,710.70 $2,003.00 100.00% $337.00 $2,340.00


Amount Remaining 337.00$

Offer will satisfy all costs and a small portion of the taxes and liens, according to the Judgment.



Years Held in Trust

November 23, 2009

402 E 20th Street

B-07-0182-T

Unimproved

Lot 8, Block 22, Marx & Blum Addition, City of San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas, as


Account #17-33100-0022-005-00

November 3, 2009

August 7, 2009

17-33100-0022-005-00

Mrs. E. Baker Account # 5295

50' x 140'

402 E 20th Street Lot 8, Block 22, Marx & Blum 50' x 140

Address PointsCity Address PointsPending City AddressesRetired City AddressesCounty Address PointsPending County AddressesRetired County AddressesParcelsPlatted Lot Line LabelsPlatted Lot LinesCity Land for Sale

City Parcel Popups Transparent

April 18, 20130 0.045 0.090.0225 mi

0 0.07 0.140.035 km

1:2,699

Adopted: 5/30/03 Revised: 6/21/10

City of San Angelo

Memo

Date: April 18, 2013


From: Cindy M. Preas, Real Estate Administrator (657-4407)


Contact: Diana Farris, Property Specialist (657-4407)


Consideration of adopting a Resolution of the City of San Angelo authorizing the mayor to execute a tax-resale (quitclaim) deed conveying all right, title and interest of the City of San Angelo, and all other taxing units interested in the tax foreclosure judgment:

a. 404 E 21st Street, (Galilee), Lots 7 & 8, Block 23, Marx & Blum, $5,000, Suit No. B-06-0111-T

b. 402 E 20th Street, (Galilee), Lot 8, Block 22, Marx & Blum, $2,340, Suit No. B-07-0182-T

c. 1406 Spaulding Street, (Galilee), Lot 9, Block 32, Fairview $3,500, Suit No. B-08-0004-T

d. 1509 Pecan Street, (Perez), NE ¼ of Block 8, Snyder, $750, Suit No. B-4738-B

Summary: The subject properties were auctioned at Sheriff’s Sale. No offers were received causing subject properties to be stuck-off to the City, as Trustee for itself and the other taxing entities.

History: The attached Property Analysis reflects amounts of delinquent taxes, accrued penalties, interest, attorney fees and costs for delinquent years of, together with additional penalties and interest at the rates prescribed by Chapter 33, Tex. Propety

Financial Impact: Upon approval: (1) The City will retain a $500 Administration fee; (2) The balance will be distributed according to the judgment on the Sheriff’s Return; and (3) Property will be reinstated back onto tax roll.

Related Vision Item

(if applicable):

Financial Vision – Examine liquidation of unused or underperforming city-owned properties

Neighborhood Vision – Attract reinvestment

Other Information/

Recommendation: Staff recommends approval.

Attachments: Property Analysis, Resolution, Tax-Resale Deed and Property Location Map

Presentation: N/A

Publication: N/A

Reviewed by

Director: Lysia H. Bowling, City Attorney

Approved by Legal:


MAYOR, ON CONDITION PRECEDENT, TO EXECUTE A TAX-

RESALE (QUITCLAIM) DEED CONVEYING ALL RIGHT, TITLE AND

INTEREST OF THE CITY OF SAN ANGELO, TRUSTEE, AND ALL

OTHER TAXING UNITS INTERESTED IN THE TAX FORECLOSURE

JUDGMENT TO R.W. HARGRAVES FOR $15,000.

WHEREAS, by Sheriff’s Sale to be conducted on June 4, 2013, the property described below

may be struck-off to the City of San Angelo, Trustee, pursuant to a delinquent tax foreclosure

decree of the 340th

Judicial District, Tom Green County, Texas; and

WHEREAS, the sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) has been offered by R.W.

Hargraves, for the purchase of said property pursuant to Section 34.05, Texas Tax Code; and



(quitclaim) Deed conveying to R.W. Hargraves, all of the right, title, and interest of the City of

San Angelo, and all other taxing units interested in the tax foreclosure judgment, said deed

becoming effective only upon the event that the following described real property located in San

Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas is struck-off to City of San Angelo, Trustee:

Lots 11 & 12, Block 8, Bell Addition, City of San Angelo, as described in plat recorded in


Accounts No.03-13800-0008-010-00 & 03-13800-0008-011-00



_______________________________ Alvin New, Mayor

Attest:

______________________________



______________________________ ______________________________


Legal Description:

Improved/Unimproved

Tax Suit Number:

Location:



Tax ID Number:

Judgment Date:


N/A

Adjudge Value: 18,509.00$ NO


Priority % of Pro Rata Amounts


Administration Fee 500.00$ 500.00$ 0.00% 500.00$

Maintenance Fee -$ -$ 0.00% -$

District Clerk 690.00$ 690.00$ 0.00% 690.00$

Sheriff's Fee 100.00$ 100.00$ 0.00% 100.00$

Attorney Fee 512.00$ 512.00$ 0.00% 512.00$

Municipal Liens 365.93$ 365.93$ 0.00% 365.93$

Taxes 13,016.38$ 100.00% 12,832.07$ 12,832.07$

Total 1,802.00$ 13,016.38$ 2,167.93$ 100.00% 12,832.07$ 15,000.00$

Actual Total Amt Due 14,818.38$



June 4, 2013

100' x 190'

Offer will satisfy the court cost and a large portion of the taxes.

Amounts Due

April 14, 2010



C-09-0067T

1636 Pulliam Street

Genco Holdings, LP, Ronnie Lyles, II & State National Bank of Groom Acct. #4470

#03-13800-0008-010-00 #03-13800-0008-011-00

Improved

Years Held in Trust

Urban Redevlopment Sale?:

City of San Angelo

Memo

Date: May 8, 2013


From: Cindy M. Preas, Real Estate Administrator (657-4407)


Contact: Diana Farris, Property Specialist (657-4407)


Consideration of adopting a Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on condition stated, to execute a tax-resale (quitclaim) deed conveying all right, title and interest of the City of San Angelo, Trustee and all other taxing units interested in the tax foreclosure judgment to R.W. Hargraves for $15,000:

1636 Pulliam Street: Lots 11 & 12, Block 8, Bell Addition

Summary: The subject property is a former gas station with four underground storage tanks. It was offered at tax sales in 2010 and 2011, but there were no bidders because of the storage tanks, so it was withdrawn from sale so the city would not hold potentially contaminated property. It is scheduled for tax sale again on June 4, 2013. We anticipate that there will be no bidders, especially since the amount of taxes due has increased significantly since 2010. Fortunately, Mr. R.W. Hargraves has offered to purchase the property. This re-sale, prior to the actual sale, becomes effective only if the property is struck-off to the city, and avoids indefinite ownership of the property by the city.

History: The attached Property Analysis reflects amounts of delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, attorney fees and costs for delinquent years of, together with additional penalties & interest at the rates prescribed by Chapter 33 of the Texas Tax Code.

Financial Impact: Upon approval: (1) The City will retain a $500 Administration fee; (2) The balance will be distributed according to the judgment on the Sheriff’s Return; and (3) Property will be reinstated back onto tax roll.

Related Vision Item

(if applicable):

Financial Vision – Examine liquidation of unused or underperforming city-owned properties

Neighborhood Vision – Attract reinvestment

Other Information/

Recommendation: Staff recommends approval.

Attachments: Property Analysis, Resolution, Tax-Resale Deed and Property Location Map

Presentation: N/A

Publication: N/A

Reviewed by

Director: Lysia H. Bowling, City Attorney

Approved by Legal:


MAYOR, ON CONDITION PRECEDENT, TO EXECUTE A TAX-

RESALE (QUITCLAIM) DEED CONVEYING ALL RIGHT, TITLE AND

INTEREST OF THE CITY OF SAN ANGELO, TRUSTEE, AND ALL

OTHER TAXING UNITS INTERESTED IN THE TAX FORECLOSURE

JUDGMENT TO R.W. HARGRAVES FOR $15,000.

WHEREAS, by Sheriff’s Sale to be conducted on June 4, 2013, the property described below

may be struck-off to the City of San Angelo, Trustee, pursuant to a delinquent tax foreclosure

decree of the 340th

Judicial District, Tom Green County, Texas; and

WHEREAS, the sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) has been offered by R.W.

Hargraves, for the purchase of said property pursuant to Section 34.05, Texas Tax Code; and



(quitclaim) Deed conveying to R.W. Hargraves, all of the right, title, and interest of the City of

San Angelo, and all other taxing units interested in the tax foreclosure judgment, said deed

becoming effective only upon the event that the following described real property located in San

Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas is struck-off to City of San Angelo, Trustee:



Accounts No.03-13800-0008-010-00 & 03-13800-0008-011-00



_______________________________ Alvin New, Mayor

Attest:

______________________________



______________________________ ______________________________


Legal Description:

Improved/Unimproved

Tax Suit Number:

Location:



Tax ID Number:

Judgment Date:


N/A

Adjudge Value: 18,509.00$ NO


Priority % of Pro Rata Amounts


Administration Fee 500.00$ 500.00$ 0.00% 500.00$

Maintenance Fee -$ -$ 0.00% -$

District Clerk 690.00$ 690.00$ 0.00% 690.00$

Sheriff's Fee 100.00$ 100.00$ 0.00% 100.00$

Attorney Fee 512.00$ 512.00$ 0.00% 512.00$

Municipal Liens 365.93$ 365.93$ 0.00% 365.93$

Taxes 13,016.38$ 100.00% 12,832.07$ 12,832.07$

Total 1,802.00$ 13,016.38$ 2,167.93$ 100.00% 12,832.07$ 15,000.00$

Actual Total Amt Due 14,818.38$



June 4, 2013

100' x 190'

Offer will satisfy the court cost and a large portion of the taxes.

Amounts Due

April 14, 2010



C-09-0067T

1636 Pulliam Street

Genco Holdings, LP, Ronnie Lyles, II & State National Bank of Groom Acct. #4470

#03-13800-0008-010-00 #03-13800-0008-011-00

Improved

Years Held in Trust

Urban Redevlopment Sale?:

1636 Pulliam Street Lots 11 & 12, Block 8, Bell Addition 100' x 190'

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Tax-Resale Deed


Date: __________________________





Grantee: R.W. Hargraves

1001 N. Bell


Consideration: Fifteen Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($15,000.00) and other good and valuable

consideration




Account 03-13800-0008-010-00 & 03-13800-0008-011-00

Judgment: Judgment for the foreclosure of a tax lien against the Property entered on April 14, 2010 in

Suit No. C09-0067T, by the 340th District Court of Tom Green County, Texas.




No._______________, Official Public Records of Real Property, Tom Green County, Texas.









excluded. This deed shall become effective immediately upon the sale of the property to City of San Angelo,

Trustee at sheriff’s foreclosure auction, but not otherwise. The parties agree that Grantor has not managed or

operated the property, and its ownership of the property in the chain of title is strictly incident to the tax

foreclosure of the property. Grantee acknowledges that Grantor has provided him notice of underground

storage tanks in compliance with Chapter 334, Texas Administrative Code.










future years.


GRANTOR:




ATTEST: By: ____________________________




STATE OF TEXAS §

§





above instrument.

__________________________________


1636 Pulliam Street Lots 11 & 12, Block 8, Bell Addition 100' x 190'

Address PointsCity Address PointsPending City AddressesRetired City AddressesCounty Address PointsPending County AddressesRetired County AddressesParcelsPlatted Lot Line LabelsPlatted Lot Lines


May 9, 20130 0.045 0.090.0225 mi

0 0.07 0.140.035 km

1:2,699




Tax-Resale Deed


Date: __________________________





Grantee: R.W. Hargraves

1001 N. Bell


Consideration: Fifteen Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($15,000.00) and other good and valuable

consideration




Account 03-13800-0008-010-00 & 03-13800-0008-011-00

Judgment: Judgment for the foreclosure of a tax lien against the Property entered on April 14, 2010 in

Suit No. C09-0067T, by the 340th District Court of Tom Green County, Texas.




No._______________, Official Public Records of Real Property, Tom Green County, Texas.









excluded. This deed shall become effective immediately upon the sale of the property to City of San Angelo,

Trustee at sheriff’s foreclosure auction, but not otherwise. The parties agree that Grantor has not managed or

operated the property, and its ownership of the property in the chain of title is strictly incident to the tax

foreclosure of the property. Grantee acknowledges that Grantor has provided him notice of underground

storage tanks in compliance with Chapter 334, Texas Administrative Code.










future years.


GRANTOR:




ATTEST: By: ____________________________




STATE OF TEXAS §

§





above instrument.

__________________________________


A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SAN ANGELO

POLICE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR THE

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE

DIVISION GANG OVERTIME GRANT

WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of San Angelo finds it in the best interest of the citizens of San Angelo, TX that the Gang Program be operated for 2013 fiscal year; and

WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of San Angelo agrees to provide no matching funds for the said project as required by the Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Division Gang Overtime grant application; and WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of San Angelo agrees that in the event of loss or misuse of the Criminal Justice Division funds, The City Council of the City of San Angelo assures that the funds will be returned to the Criminal Justice Division in full.

WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of San Angelo designates the City Manager as the grantee’s authorized official. The authorized official is given the power to apply for, accept, reject, alter or terminate the grant on behalf of the applicant agency.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that The City Council of the City of San Angelo approves submission of the grant application for the Gang Program to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this day of , 2013.

Grant Number: 2737201 CITY OF SAN ANGELO

BY: ____________________________ Alvin New, Mayor ATTEST: BY: ________________________ Alicia Ramirez, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO FORM: _________________________ _________________________ Tim Vasquez, Police Chief Dan Saluri, Asst. City Attorney

Adopted: 5/30/03

Revised: 1/16/08

City of San Angelo

Memo Date: 5/9/13


From: Tim Vasquez, Chief of Police


Contact: Chief Tim Vasquez, 657-4336

Caption: Consent Agenda Item

Consideration of adopting a Resolution authorizing the San Angelo Police Department to apply for the Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Division Gang Overtime Grant

Summary: The State of Texas announced that funds are available under from the Office for the Governor Criminal Justice Division. The City of San Angelo Police Department is asking for authorization to apply for funds from this program for the Gang Program. This grant will fund overtime for officers to enforce gang violence in San Angelo.

History: The San Angelo Police Department has not applied for this grant in the past. Financial Impact: There is no requirement for matching funds. The San Angelo Police

Department will apply for $21,800 from the grant and if awarded these funds will increase the Police Department budget.

Other Information/Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the stated caption. Attachments: Resolution Presentation: none Reviewed by Service Area Director: Chief Tim Vasquez, Police Department, 5/9/13

City of San Angelo

Memo Date: 04/18/13


From: Dale Hahn, Finance Department

Subject: Agenda Item for May 21, Council Meeting

Contact: Dale Hahn, Finance Department, 657-4251


Consideration of adopting Resolution amending authorized representative for Texpool, an Investment Service for Public Funds

Summary: Authorize Dale Hahn to be representative for Texpool.

History: Doug Cooper, the former representative is no longer employed with the City. Dale Hahn

has assumed his position and will serve as the contact member to represent the City.

Financial Impact: Texpool, an Investment Service for Public Funds, is utilized as an account for the

City’s reserve cash and interest bearing investment account which is a substantial portion of the City’s current assets.

Related Vision Item (if applicable): None

Other Information/Recommendation: None

Attachments: Resolution

Presentation: No special equipment is required.

Publication: None

Reviewed by Service Area Director: Michael Dane, Finance Department, 01/29/13

City of San Angelo



From: Robert Schneeman, Interim Director of Economic Development


Contact: Robert Schneeman, 657-4210

Caption: Consent Agenda

Consideration of approving a recommendation by COSADC to approve the annual COSADC contract with The Chamber of Commerce and authorizing the COSADC President to execute a contract with the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce for the provision of Marketing and Recruitment Services

Summary: On December 19, 2012, the City of San Angelo Development Corporation (COSADC) approved the above cited contract for renewal for fiscal year 2013. The only change from the 2012 contract is the addition of up to $25,000 in reimbursable one time expenses for the Business Retention and Expansion Program and promotion of the Business Resource Center and web page development.

History: This contract for 2013 was approved by the COSADC Board on December 19, 2012. The Board reviewed all the partner contracts extensively during the 2010 and 2011 fiscal years. As a result, the contracts were adjusted to include more specific requirements relating to procedures, expenditure of funds, services to be provided, and reporting requirements. The COSADC Board requested that specific performance measures be added to the 2012 contracts, and these have been reviewed and approved by the contracting parties. The performance measures have not changed for the 2013 contracts. All parties acknowledge and understand that any new initiatives undertaken must be presented to and approved by the COSADC Board and City Council prior making expenditures for new initiatives.

Financial Impact: $225, 000 plus up to $25,000 additional to be reimbursed for Business Retention & Expansion Program and Business Resource Center Promotion and Web Site Development

Related Vision Item

(if applicable):

N/A

Other Information/

Recommendation:

Staff recommends approval of the above contract in the stated amounts and authorization for COSADC Board President to execute a final contract on behalf of the COSADC.

Attachments: COSADC – Chamber Agreement

Presentation: Robert Schneeman

Publication:

Reviewed by Robert Schneeman

Director:

Approved by Legal: Yes

City of San Angelo

Memo Date:

To: Mayor and Council members

From: Sandra J. Villarreal, Health Services Director

Subject: Agenda Item for April 16, 2013 Council Meeting

Contact: Sandra J. Villarreal, Health Services Director, 657-4493

Caption: Consent

Consideration of matters related to the City of San Angelo and Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Animal Friendly Grant any action thereto:

A. Consideration of ratifying and authorizing the City Manager or his designee the filing of grant submission to the Texas Department of State Health Services for Animal Friendly Grant Funds for FY14 in the amount of $20,000 with a 0% match requirement to fund the City’s low cost Spay Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP);

B. Consideration of accepting said Animal Friendly Grant funds by the City, if awarded; and;

C. Consideration of authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute all documents related to said funds.

Summary: The City of San Angelo Animal Shelter has the opportunity to apply for funds from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) for Animal Friendly Grant Funds. In an effort to reduce pet overpopulation, Animal Friendly Program funds will be made available for community based programs which sterilize dogs and cats owned by the general public at no or minimal cost.

Due to pet overpopulation in Texas, over half a million animals are euthanized annually at cost of over $20 million dollars. These figures do not include animals that are abandoned and die from starvation, disease, or trauma. Stray animals represent public health threats through a variety of diseases such as rabies, toxoplasmosis, plague, and parasitic infections. Failure to sterilize pets is unquestionably a major cause of pet overpopulation. The cost of the sterilization is considered prohibitive to many pet owners. As a response to these problems, the 75

th Texas Legislature designated that

funds derived from the sale of Animal Friendly license plates are to be used for sterilization programs.

In 2012, the City’s Animal Shelter euthanized 7685 abandoned or unwanted animals. It is our belief if more people would become responsible pet owners and have their pets spayed or neutered, the number of animals that enter the shelter and ultimately succumb to humane euthanasia, would decrease.

History: The City of San Angelo Low Income Spay / Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP) began in the mid 2000’s with the sale of the old Animal Shelter building and grounds located on Baze Street in fiscal year 2003. The city received half of the proceeds with the other half going to the Humane Society. The SNAP program was designed to assist low income individuals with the cost of spay and neuter surgeries for their pets within the city limits.

The SNAP Fund account was completely depleted at the end of FY12.

Financial Impact: The City of San Angelo is not obligated to match dollars received through the Animal Friendly Account Grant.

Related Vision Item

(if applicable):

Community Appearance Vision

Financial Vision

Other Information/

Recommendation:

Staff recommends . . . approval

Attachments: Resolution and Copy of Animal Friendly Grant Application

Presentation: No

Publication:

Reviewed by

Director:

Rick Weise, x-1072

Approved by Legal: Date of Approval (attach Legal Approval Form)

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN ANGELO

RATIFYING THE APPLICATION AND CONTRACT FOR, AND ACCEPTING, IF

AWARDED, A FISCAL YEAR 2014 TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH

SERVICES ANIMAL FRIENDLY GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000.00 WITH

A ZERO (0%) MATCHING CONTRIBUTION REQUIREMENT TO FUND THE

CITY’S LOW COST SPAY NEUTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP); AND

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ANY

NECESSARY AND RELATED DOCUMENTS.

WHEREAS, on April 8, 2013, the City of San Angelo applied for Animal Friendly Grant Funds from the Texas Department of State Health Services in the amount of $20,000.00, to be used to fund the San Angelo Animal Shelter’s Low Cost Spay Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP) during Fiscal Year 2014; and, WHEREAS, said Animal Friendly Grant Application does not require the City to contribute a Matching Contribution; and, WHEREAS, said funds must be used to sterilize dogs and cats owned by the general public at no or minimal cost. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN ANGELO, TEXAS THAT:

The application for Texas Department of State Health Services Animal Friendly Grant Funds in the amount of $20,000.00 to finance the San Angelo Animal Shelter’s Low Cost Spay Neuter Assistance Program is hereby ratified and the Animal Friendly Grant Funds in the amount of $20,000.00, if awarded, are hereby accepted. The City Manager or his designee is hereby authorized to execute any necessary and related documents for implementing and carrying out such Animal Friendly Grant Funds project.

PASSED and APPROVED THIS DAY OF , 2013.

CITY OF SAN ANGELO, TEXAS

ATTEST: _________________________________ Alvin W. New, Mayor Alicia Ramirez, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO CONTENT APPROVED AS TO FORM _________________________________ Sandra Villarreal, Health Services Manager Lysia H. Bowling, City Attorney

.

City of San Angelo

Memo Date:


From: Tim Vasquez, Chief of Police

Subject: Agenda Item for May 21, 2013 Council Meeting *

Contact: Jeff Fant, Ass’t Chief, Police, 659-8011

Caption: Consent

Consideration of amending City Council’s prior authorization on February 21, 2013 authorizing the payroll deduction for police officer duty rifles and related accessories

Summary: The SAPD is requesting authorization from Council to provide up front purchasing of patrol rifle and accessories for sworn officers employed by the City. Each officer will subsequently reimburse the City through equal payroll deductions until each purchase has been totally reimbursed.

History: The SAPD brought this concept before council during the February 21, 2013 meeting. The concept was approved, however the both original interest by officers and the price of the rifles and accessories increased above and beyond expectations.

The purpose of allowing officers to purchase his/her own rifle is to allow each officer to configure the rifle according personal preferences and to provide an opportunity for a high level of marksmanship that is demanded by precision rifles. Whereas issue weapons must maintain a level of standardization that is not conducive to the level of accuracy, proficiency, and perfection required of officers.

These rifles are specifically designed and/or adapted for law enforcement response and are manufactured according to military specifications. Each rifle is legal to own and possess without restriction. The rifles selected by the Department were limited to specific designs and manufacturers to standardize the functionality and maintenance without interfering with individual preferences. Accessories were limited to specific items that will enhance the operation and usability of the rifle for law enforcement use and include such items as sight optics (scopes), manual sights, slings, and extra magazines.

At the conclusion of the selection and ordering process, 160 sworn officers elected to purchase a rifle through this program. This also includes sworn officers from Municipal Court and the Fire Marshall’s office. The total cost of all rifles and accessories is approximately $244,365.48. This final number may change slightly as variations for left hand rifles are reviewed by the vendor.

Financial Impact: There is no overall or long-term financial impact to the City since the total purchase will be reimbursed through periodic payroll deductions made by each purchasing officer.

Related Vision Item

(if applicable):

N/A

Other Information/

Recommendation:

Staff recommends . . . Council approval for the initial purchase and subsequent payroll reimbursement for patrol rifles and accessories.

Attachments: February 21, 2013 agenda memo February 21, 2013 City Council minutes Rifle and Accessory quotes

Presentation: N/A

Publication: N/A

Reviewed by

Director:

Tim Vasquez, Chief of Police

Approved by Legal: N/A

Memo Date:

To:

From:

Subject:

Contact:

Caption:

Summary:

History:

City of San Angelo

Mayor and Councilmembers

Tim Vasquez, Chief of Police

Agenda Item for February 18, 2013 Council Meeting

Jeff Fant, Ass't Chief, 659-8011 ext 2104

Regular Agenda

Consideration of .. . authorizing the police department to purchase patrol rifles and accessories for individual officers who shall reimburse the City through payroll deduction.

Police officers are often understaffed and out gunned. This, coupled with the more recent increase in mass casualty shooting incidents, clearly indicated that our police officers need to be better prepared with superior weaponry at all times. Individual preferences and set-up improve the proficiency and precision necessary in critical stress incidents making it more advantageous for officers to own their rifle. However the initial cost of such a purchase can be difficult. Therefore, the SAPO wishes to make this process easier by allowing the officer to purchase the proposed rifles and accessories through a payroll deduction program.

In 2005/2006, COSA and the SAPO conducted a similar rifle purchase program through payroll deduction. A large number of officers participated, however, a significant number of officers have been hired since that time and the SAPO believes that this program would be beneficial, not only to the officers but also for the department and the citizens of San Angelo. When polled, approximately 75 officers indicated their desire to purchase a patrol rifle through payroll deduction.

The proposed rifle and accessories meet the standards established by the SAPO firearms instructor/armorer and are substantially the same as any existing rifles currently in use by the SAPO. Each rifle meets military specifications as to quality and construction and are legal to possess without Federal licensure (they are not fully automatic). The rifles chosen are not designed for recreational use and to be to facilitate the officers in performing the necessary functions of their job. Security, proficiency and use are all governed by SAPO policy to ensure control standards are met.

Recent events along with proposed legislation have made the purchase of a patrol rifle almost impossible for individuals other than through a law enforcement/department purchase. Quotes are only being accepted by gun dealers through law enforcement agencies and each transaction must be coordinated through the manufacturer. This delays the receipt of a quote. The estimated cost of each transaction will be $1,100 to $1,200. Exact cost can't be determined until final quotes and contractual agreements are made. The total up front transaction would be less than $100,000, however the out of pocket cost to the city would be reimbursed through payroll deduction within a specified time period, causing no change to the annual budget.

The SAPO is requesting Council approval to complete these transactions once the proper procedures are met, including quotes and binding agreements between the City and individual officers.

Financial Impact: There is no overall financial impact to the City. The initial gross purchase would be made from existing funds. Individuals officers would, under contract agreement, make semi-monthly payroll deductions for the rifle until the purchase is paid off, at which time, the City would be totally reimbursed for any initial payout. Each individual officer transaction is estimated to be $1 ,200 or less and the entire initial purchase will be less than $100,000.

Related Vision Item NI A

(if applicable):

Other Information! Staff recommends . . . that City Council approve the initial purchase and Recommendation: subsequent officer payroll deduction payment for the purchase of approximately

75 patrol rifles.

Attachments: Agenda request and memorandums for 2005/2006 patrol rifle purchase program.

Presentation:

Publication:

Reviewed by Director:

Payroll deduction authorization. Spec sheet from potential vendor.

None

Tim Vasquez, Ch ief of Police, January 30, 2013.

Approved by Legal: Date of Approval (attach Legal Approval Form)

Minutes February 21, 2013

PUBLIC HEARING AND COMMENT

Page 281 Vol. 104

POSTPONEMENT OF THE DEMONSTRATION AND CONSIDERATION OF THE NEPTUNE N SIGHT IQ SOFTWARE WHICH WOULD ALLOW CITIZENS THE ABILITY TO ACCESS THEIR UTILITY DATA COLLECTED FROM THE CITY'S AUTOMATIC METER READING SYSTEM

Mayor New announced the item will be postponed to a future meeting. City Council concurred.

POSTPONEMENT OF THE UPDATE AND PRESENT A TION ON THE UPPER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY STORM WATER MASTER PLAN

Mayor New announced the item will be postponed to a future meeting. City Council concurred.

PRESENTATION OF THE 4TH QUARTER REPORT FOR THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL AND CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU (CVB)

Vice President for Economic Development John Dugan and CVB Vice President Pamela Miller presented background information.

General discussion was held on economic growth due to the influx of oil industry prospects, impact to local businesses, and hotel room occupancy.

AUTHORIZA TION OF THE PA YROLL DEDUCTION FOR POLICE OFFICER DUTY RIFLES

Assistant Police Chief Jeff Fant presented background information.

Motion, to approve the payroll deduction, as presented, was made by Councilmember Hirschfeld and seconded by Councilmember Silvas. Motion carried unanimously.

APPROV AL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE PEOPLE/PLANT CONNECTION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF A COMMUNITY GARDEN AT RIO VISTA PARK

Parks and Recreation Director Carl White and Susan M. Stanfield, President of the People/plant Connection presented background information. A copy a/the presentation is part a/the permanent supplemental record.

Motion, to approve the agreement, as presented was made by Councilmember Silvas and seconded by Councilmember Hirschfeld. Motion carried unanimously.

DISCUSSION OF THE 2013-2018 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN PREPARA TION, PROCEDURES, SUBMISSIONS, AND PUBLIC FORUMS

Budget Manager Morgan Trainer presented background information. A copy a/the presentation is part a/the permanent supplemental record.

Assistant City Manager/Chief Financial Officer Michael Dane suggested identifYing projects and of which will then be translated into an action plan. City Manager Daniel Valenzuela stated Council will have the opportunity to identifY these projects during the Strategic Planning Workshop scheduled for February 26, 2013.

FIRST PUBLIC HEARING AND RECONSIDERATION OF INTRODUCING AN ORDINANCE ORDERING THE GENERAL ELECTION AND SPECIAL ELECTION FOR MAY 11, 2013: (Page 321, #2013-02-028)

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN ANGELO, TEXAS, ORDERING THA T A GENERAL ELECTION BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON THE 11 TH DAY OF MAY, 2013, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING MUNICIPAL OFFICERS; AND ORDERING THAT A SPECIAL ELECTION

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1 BH-70GS17BK Blackhawk Swift Sling Universal

1 YHM-9680 Yankee Hill Flip Up Rear Sight

1 YHM-5040 Yankee Hill 5040 Q.D.S.Sight System Front and Rear Flip Up Sight

1 AP-12841 Aimpoint Patrol Rifle Sight

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EA $1,095.00 $1,095.00

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SAN ANGELO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2013 1st QUARTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPORT TO:

CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN ANGELO DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

TOM GREEN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

I. MEMORANDUM

II. PROSPECTS

III. GENERAL ACTIVITES/MARKETING IV. MARCH 31, 2013 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

M E M O R A N D U M

DATE: May 2013

TO: San Angelo COSADC Board and City Council

FROM: John Dugan

RE: Synopsis Recent/Current Activity

January –March 2013

Worked with 12 companies

o 8 Companies energy related

8 visited San Angelo and are possible new businesses for SA

3 should be making a decision by the end of the second quarter of

2013

Working with the City to complete rezoning of the existing business park

The Chamber has taken the lead in mobilizing the Cline Shale Consortium

o Addressing the issues impacting the community due to the increase in energy

production in the area

Workforce

Housing

Education

Economic Development

o Working on a regional basis

o Meeting with representatives of communities that have already been affected by

oil/gas production

o Sponsored visits to communities in the region already seeing the effects of

growth

Talked to community leaders

Looked at housing/temporary and permanent

Visited drilling areas and spoke with principals about job creation, needs,

and future expectations

o Participated with Devon Energy to host a Safety conference for many of their

subcontracting companies with follow up information to those companies about

San Angelo

Familiarizing staff with the variety of business within the field of energy to assist in

planning and to accommodate the needs of business considering San Angelo and those

already here

Working through the consortium to discuss with UTSA Institute for Economic

Development the commission of a study to indentify and project the affects of the Cline

Shale on the region

Working with local companies

o Continue to develop strategies to identify opportunities in the current economic

climate

o to assist in workforce issues

o to identify resources for oil related businesses to insure local trade

Identifying Real Estate and keeping files on resources to disseminate to interested

businesses

Represented San Angelo with TMCN in Austin to meet with our state legislators to

discuss the priorities for this session and the needs of West Texas

Worked with TMCN to share cost in an ad in Texas Wide Open for Business

Sponsored and Represented San Angelo through High Ground of Texas at the World Ag

Expo in Tulare, CA

Hosted the Economic Development Awards Luncheon and recognized six local

businesses for growth and contribution to our economy

GENERAL ACTIVTIES JANUARY – MARCH 2013

Assistance: Information was sent to a potential investor looking to invest in commercial property in this area. Demographic data was provided to a prospective business seeking to locate downtown. Meetings and events: John attended the special COSADC meeting to discuss the approaching joint meeting with City Council and the requirements for filling the Executive Director vacancy. The Cline Shale Consortium met February 4th to discuss planning for the future. Representatives from multiple counties attended and a plethora of information was shared. Phil and John met with a representative from the State of Chihuahua about an economic development conference. The Economic Development Council had a record turnout at the February meeting held at the BRC. Partners discussed future issues related to the energy industry and shared upcoming events. Staff attended a BRC partner meeting to discuss the training room reservation system. Staff attended both a joint meeting with COSADC and City Council and the regularly scheduled COSADC meetings. Hope assisted with preparations for the Port-to-Plains Southern Workgroup Conference.

The Economic Development Council met in March to discuss a potential study on the Cline Shale and the effects on our area. John attended and spoke at the Planning Commission Meeting in support of the rezoning of the San Angelo Business Park. John attended Texas Midwest Community Network’s “Texas Midwest Day at the Capitol” on Feb. 5, 2013. Community leaders from throughout the region attended to address The primary issues like water and transportation with law makers. The day in Austin included a photo session with lawmakers on the steps of the Capitol, a briefing on issues important to the region, visits with lawmakers and staffs and a legislative reception for which TMCN. BREP Efforts: A BREP visit was conducted with Devon Energy. We continue to help them in locating additional real estate. John assisted two local (non-energy related) businesses in search of a new location.

A new business in San Angelo inquired about funding assistance for signage on their building. Hope researched options for the small business. The Economic Development Awards committee met to review nominations. Six were selected and presented at the April Chamber Luncheon.

The Chamber, along with BRC partners, hosted a grand opening event on March 20th to showcase the Business Resource Center. The Chamber catered the event. Prospects: Eight new energy related prospects contacted the Chamber during the quarter. Information was distributed as appropriate. Follow up continued on Project ET, Project SW visited San Angelo, and additional information was supplied to Project CJ and meetings were set for their upcoming visit. Project CJ and Project RR took a tour of the business park in January. John set up a meeting with a prospective oil related business and a local land owner. John held a joint meeting with Downtown San Angelo, Inc. and a regional company considering relocation into San Angelo. John met with City staff and an energy-related company considering location at the San Angelo Business Park. John met with regional representatives of a local business looking to expand, and sent community information to a large manufacturing company looking at relocation. Staffs met with two different real estate developers this quarter about commercial and residential development, and have provided information via phone to a handful of others. Miscellaneous: Hope collected 1st quarter 2013 cost of living data this week. Hope served as a facilitator at the Junior Leadership Forum, hosted by the Leadership San Angelo Alumni Association. There were approximately 70 in attendance at the annual Cornerstone Investors Report Luncheon held in February at the LeGrand Alumni Center. Hope coordinated the luncheon, mailed out invitations, and followed up with pledges. Several new pledges, with an interest in economic development, were received at the luncheon. Fourth quarter reports were submitted to the City Clerk’s office and were presented to City Council in February. Phil, John and members of the Executive Committee participated in a Cline Shale Educational Field Trip in March organized by the Chamber. The trip included observation of a sand offloading operation, a tour

of Big Lake and meetings with Big Lake Economic Development Director and Chamber Administrator, an up-close explanation of a fracking operation and drilling rig thanks to Lee Pfluger, and tours of energy worker housing in Sterling City and Big Lake.

MARKETING JANUARY – MARCH 2013

A short summary of San Angelo was prepared for a job fair in Plainview. Cathy Ballard with the Concho Valley Workforce Development Board, attended the job fair after the Cargill meat processing plant announced it was closing. The marketing piece was also distributed at the Devon energy safety meeting. Community information, housing information, and pocket knives were handed out to prospective companies at the Devon Energy safety meeting. The pocket knives were popular and we were able to meeting and make contact with numerous people. John followed up with interested companies once the meeting was concluded. John interviewed with Images magazine for their publication titled Texas Wide Open for Business. San Angelo will be part of the publication later this year. Texas Wide Open for Business is the marketing campaign for strategic economic development outreach at the state level through TexasOneSM, the major source of economic development marketing funds for the State of Texas. Dollars raised by TexasOneSM are used to fund special events, outreach programs, and other exciting and highly visible marketing and communications programs. These programs are directed at a targeted audience of corporate decision makers and site selectors. San Angelo participated with Texas Midwest Community Network for an advertisement for Texas Wide Open for Business Magazine. The magazine is sponsored by the Governor’s office with global distribution in both print & electronic media. The 2013 Community Profile was published this quarter.

L ocation2013 COMMUNITY PROFILE

The City of San Angelo covers 58.61 square miles, and Tom Green County covers 1,540.05 square miles. We are located at Latitude 31.22 N and Longitude 100.30 W in West Central Texas between the Texas hill country to the southeast and the rolling plains to the northwest. San Angelo is located between U.S. Interstate Highways I-10 and I-20. I-10 is 64 miles south of San Angelo, and depending on the route taken, it is approximately 70-90 miles to I-20. Other major highways connecting to San Angelo include U.S. Highways 67, 87, and 277. The mileages to major cities are:

Abilene 91

Amarillo 298

Austin 207

Corpus Christi 363

Dallas/ Fort Worth 259

El Paso 418

Houston 367

Midland/Odessa 132

San Antonio 218

Wichita Falls 234

Atlanta 501

Chicago 1,180

Denver 721

Jacksonville 1,144

Los Angeles 1,208

New Orleans 723

New York 1,860

Phoenix 818

Ciudad Acuna, Mexico 155

Mexico City, Mexico 1,078

Texas Out of State

T axes2013 COMMUNITY PROFILE

INDIVIDUAL TAXES

The State of Texas mandates a $15,000 homestead exemp-tion for school taxes for all Texas homes. The tax rate for San Angelo is $2.566 per $100.00 of assessed value. Tax ratios are established in September of each year. Texas has no personal income tax.

Property Taxes Sales Tax

City Tax 0.7810 State 6.25%

County Tax 0.5250 County 0.50%

School District Tax 1.2600 City 1.50%

Total 2.5660 Total 8.25%

BUSINESS TAXES

The State of Texas does not have a business income tax, but does impose a business franchise tax. In the 2007 Texas legislative session, state business franchise taxes were lowered and broadened to include partnerships (general, limited, and limited liability), corporations, limited liability corporations, business trusts, professional associations, joint ventures and most other legal entities.

The tax rate is 1%, with the exception of qualified retail and wholesale businesses that have a 1/2% tax, or an EZ rate of 0.575% (0.00575) for qualifying entities. The tax rate applies to an adjusted margin which equals the least of three calculations – total revenue minus cost of goods sold, total revenue minus compensation, or total revenue times 70%.

For further information, contact the Comptroller of Public Accounts toll free at (800) 252-1381 or www.cpa.state.tx.us.

P opulation Trends2013 COMMUNITY PROFILE

2000 U.S. Census Population

City of San Angelo 88,474 Tom Green County 104,010

2000 Tom Green County PopulationBreakdown and 2010 EstimateBy Ethnicity and Age

Ethnicity 2010 Pop. Est. Percentage

White 63,799 58%

Hispanic 39,315 36%

African American 4,445 4%

Asian 1,118 1%

Other 1,547 1%


City of San Angelo 93,200Tom Green County 110,224

County 2000 Pop. 2010 Pop.

Coke 3,864 3,320

Concho 3,966 4,087

Crockett 4,099 3,719

Irion 1,771 1,599

Kimble 4,468 4,607

Mason 3,738 4,012

McCulloch 8,205 8,283

Menard 2,360 2,242

Reagan 3,326 3,367

Runnels 11,495 10,501

Schleicher 2,935 3,461

Sterling 1,393 1,143

Sutton 4,077 4,128

Tom Green 104,010 110,224

Totals 159,707 164,693

San Angelo Trade Area Populations

Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Source: U.S. Census BureauAge Population Percentage

Under 19 26,038 28%

20-44 32,837 35%

45-64 21,481 23%

65+ 12,847 14%

W orkforce Trends

2000 $2,522,803,000

2001 $2,618,083,000

2002 $2,652,258,000

2003 $2,775,361,000

2004 $2,884,138,000

2005 $3,044,912,000

2006 $3,195,283,000

2007 $3,495,366,000

2008 $3,674,704,000

2009 $3,952,000,000

2010 $4,028,971,000

Total Personal IncomeSan Angelo MSA

Year Income

Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

53,407 54,005 53,421 53,140 53,344 52,728 52,725 54,136 54,908 45,521 57,193

4.80% 5.10% 4.70% 4.30% 4.20% 3.70% 4.00% 6.20% 6.52% 6.40% 5.28%

Civilian Labor Force Estimates & Unemployment RatesAnnual Average - San Angelo MSA

Source: Labor Market Information, Texas Workfoce Commission

Median Household Income Average 2006-2010 - Tom Green County

$41,398

2000 $23,800

2001 $24,800

2002 $25,000

2003 $26,000

2004 $27,000

2005 $28,500

2006 $29,600

2007 $32,291

2008 $33,666

2009 $33,229

2010 $35,888

Per Capita Personal IncomeSan Angelo MSA

Year Income

Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis

2013 COMMUNITY PROFILE

T ransportationHighwaysSan Angelo is served by three U.S. Highways: 67, 87, and 277. Located between Interstate Highways 10 and 20, San Angelo is 1 hour and 1 ½ respectively from each. Current highway improvement projects are underway to connect the Interstate Highways with 4-lane access. U.S Highway 277 is San An-gelo's closest connection to Mexico - a distance of 155 miles to the border crossing at Del Rio and Ciudad Acuña, Coahuila. The highway traffic in west central Texas is light, and the four lane divided highways and two lane highways with full shoulders provide easy and safe travel.

Railroad San Angelo is the main rail yard for Texas-Pacifico Trans-portation, Ltd. This railroad connects the Mexico rail system through the border crossing at Ojinaga, Chihuahua and Presi-dio, Texas and the main U.S. rail corridors in Fort Worth. The business office is located in San Angelo, TX. For more information, contact Elizabeth Grindstaff at (325) 942-8164 or [email protected].

Motor Freight Motor freight companies located in San Angelo include ABF Freight, Beaver Express, Central Freight Systems, Con-Way Freight, and FedEx Freight.

Overnight Delivery San Angelo is served by Federal Express, Airborne Express, UPS, and the U.S. Postal Service in providing overnight or expedited package delivery.

Bus Service San Angelo is served by Kerrville Bus Lines with direct schedules to all major cities in Texas and the nation. Concho Coaches provides twice daily van service to the Midland-Odessa Airport.

Air ServiceSan Angelo Regional Airport - Mathis Field is served by American Eagle Airlines. They offer 4-5 flights per day to the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. San Angelo Re-gional Airport - Mathis Field is currently undergoing a $2.4 million renovation estimated to be completed in 2013. See artist rendering below.

Taxi Service Local taxi service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through Checker Cab Co., Yellow Cab Co., and Red Ball Taxi.

Automobile Rentals Rental services include Affordable Rent & Leasing, Avis Rent a Car, Budget Rent a Car, Enterprise Rent a Car, Hertz Rent a Car, and National Car Rental.

Concho Valley Transit District In 2006, the City of San Angelo and the Concho Valley Coun-cil of Governments consolidated the urban and the rural pub-lic transportation system. The transit office is located at 510 N. Chadbourne. For more information, call (325) 947-8729. A new multi-modal terminal opened in 2012.


H ourly Wage Rates2013 COMMUNITY PROFILE

Cabinetmakers & BenchCarpenters

51-7011 30 $10.17 $13.22 $11.00

Network andComputer Systems Administrators

15-1142 120 $20.82 $34.78 $29.55

Computer Support Specialists 15-1121 160 $15.56 $24.79 $19.97

Executive Secretaries & Adminstrative Assistants

43-6011 230 $14.82 $24.48 $20.72

Financial Managers 11-3031 80 $32.18 $55.46 $44.77

First Line Supervisors/Managersof Mechanics, Installers, Repairers

49-1011 170 $15.51 $30.87 $26.43

General & Operations Managers 11-1021 650 $21.20 $57.08 $35.78

Industrial Production Managers 11-3051 30 $24.14 $43.25 $33.23

Laborers/Freight/Stock/Material/Movers/Hand

53-7062 650 $8.14 $10.87 $8.88

Plumbers, Pipefitters, & Steamfitters

47-2152 100 $12.11 $18.76 $16.34

Production & Operating Workers 51-1011 120 $14.71 $27.12 $20.58

Production Machinists Assemblers and Fabricators

51-2099 N/A $9.36 $13.24 $12.03

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, &Brazers

51-4121 110 $9.66 $15.77 $13.21

CodeEmployees

Sampled Entry WageExperienced

Wage Median WageOccupational Title

Source: Texas Workforce Solutions, Last Revised: June-2012. The above wages represent a small sample of the list available through the Texas Workforce Solutions. To obtain a complete listing go to: www.texasindustryprofiles.com/apps/win. Select San Angelo MSA from “Areas” tab and then click on “Occupations” tab for categories of employment.

L argest Employers

Goodfellow Air Force Base 5,165 Col. Mark Damiano Military Training Center

Shannon Health System 2,627 Bryan Horner Hospitals and Clinics

San Angelo ISD 2,041 Dr. Carol Ann Bonds Public School System

Angelo State University 1,680 Dr. Brian May University

San Angelo State Supported Living Center 920 Charles Njemanze State School

San Angelo Community Medical Center 860 Eric Becker Hospital

City of San Angelo 855 Daniel Valenzuela Municipal Government

Tom Green County 727 Mike Brown County Government

SITEL, Inc. 572 Grant Tilley Teleservicing

Ethicon (Johnson & Johnson) 510 Ray Gonzalez Sutures/Needles

Lone Star Beef Processors 480 John Cross Beef Processing

Verizon, Inc. 459 Joe Sanchez Telephone Services

BlueCross BlueShield of Texas 400 Diana Davies Medical Claims Processing

Hirschfeld Industries 380 Dennis Hirschfeld Structural Steel Materials

Performant DCS/HCS/VFI 375 Pat Powell Government Contractor

Reece Albert 330 Jack Albert Highway Construction

Baptist Retirement Center 301 Patrick Crump Retirement Community

Stripes Convenience Stores 298 Sam Susser Convenience Stores

San Angelo Packing 269 Jarrod Stokes Beef Processing

Firm Name Size Executive Product

Source: San Angelo Chamber of Commerce, November 2012


E conomic Trends2013 COMMUNITY PROFILE

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San Angelo’s Trade Area RETAIL SALES IN MILLIONS

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1,258

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1,489 1,513

596

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644 676

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1,331

1,447

1,599

’08

638 649 671

’09 ’10 ’11

Gross Retail Sales - San Angelo MSA AMOUNT IN MILLIONS

$1,500

$1,000

$500

AMOUNT SUBJECT TO SALES TAX

Source: Susan Combs, Texas Comptroller of Public Acconts, 2011 Retail Sales Figures

GROSS RETAIL SALES

B usiness Location IncentivesTAX ABATEMENTS - The City of San Angelo and Tom Green County may provide personal property and real estate tax abatements for periods of 5 to 7 years. Abatement levels range from 20% to 75% and are determined by the number of new jobs created and/or the amount of new investment in the community. All companies receiving the abatements must meet the minimum job creation level of 5 new jobs and no less than $250,000 in new valuation in either real estate and/or personal property.

Businesses eligible for the tax abatements include manufactur-ing, warehousing/distribution centers, home/regional adminis-trative offices, data processing centers, and telecommunications services. Tax abatements are not automatic; applications must be made to both the City Council and County Commissioners Court. For more information about the program, contact the San Angelo Development Corporation at (325) 653-7197.

FREEPORT TAX EXEMPTIONS - All three taxing districts within San Angelo (City, County, and the San Angelo Indepen-dent School District) may provide 100% tax exemptions for in-ventory and work-in-process that will be shipped outside of the state of Texas and kept on site for less than 175 days. San Angelo is one of the few cities in Texas where all three taxing districts provide this incentive. Applications must be made annually. For more information, contact the Tom Green County Appraisal District at (325) 658-5575. TOM GREEN COUNTY/SAN ANGELO ENTERPRISE ZONE - The Zone was created by the Texas Department of Economic Development in 1996, and renewed in September of 2003. Unlike the local tax abatement program, all businesses are eligible for designation as a “project”. However, there are a limited number of projects selected state-wide, so job creation and job quality are important considerations for each project. Companies that are approved as designated projects within the zone are eligible for sales tax refunds of up to $2,000 per new employee over the 5-year period. The total amount of tax refunds is capped at $1,250,000 per company over the 5 years. The company receiving the benefits of the program must agree to hire 25% of their new employees from within the zone. Additional information on the enterprise Zone may beobtained by contacting the San Angelo Development Corporation at (325) 653-7197.

SALES TAX FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - San Angelo voters have approved a ½ cent increase in the sales tax for community and economic development projects. The San Angelo Development Corporation has established priorities for manufacturing, warehousing/distribution, telecommunications

services, data processing, and home/regional offices. Loans and grants are available for buildings, land, equipment, training, site infrastructure, moving expenses, lease subsidies, and other expansion costs. Minimum job and investment thresholds are required to qualify. Job retention may also be considered. The project must meet state mandated NAICS codes and “a defini-tion of primary employees.” Payroll guidelines are also consid-ered.

Depending upon the wages and types of jobs created, the Development Corporation may provide assistance from $1,000 to $5,000/new job. High skill - high wage jobs may carry a higher incentive level. New and existing companies are eligible. For more information, contact the San Angelo Development Corporation at (325) 653-7197.

INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT DESIGNATION - A company that wishes to locate outside of the city limits of San Angelo and still avail themselves of city services may apply to the City for des-ignation as an industrial district, with the expectation that they will be annexed at some future date. These agreements typically last for 7 years, but may be extended. During this period of time they are outside of the city limits, the company does not pay city personal property tax (inventory and equipment), but they do pay a negotiated percentage of real estate tax they would nor-mally pay. Past agreements were 10% in year one, 20% in year two, etc. The costs of services that the company wishes to obtain from the City are negotiated. An industrial district in San Ange-lo is located in the Northeast part of the city. For more informa-tion, contact the City Manager’s office at (325) 657-4241.

OTHER ASSISTANCE - San Angelo’s public and private sectors work together to help create an atmosphere for new job creation. The Chamber of Commerce can provide coordina-tion of services such as incentives, training, financing arrange-ments, find available land and buildings, and refer business owners to helpful services provided by Angelo State University, Small Business Development Center and The Business Fac-tory. For a one stop look at all business assistance services, visit www.cvbiz.org. The Business Resource Center, located at 69 N. Chadbourne, is the one stop shop for existing and prospective businesses. Partners in the BRC include: City of San Angelo Development Corporation, Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Division, ASU Small Business Development Center, The Business Factory, Concho Valley Workforce Development Board, Howard College Business Training, and Downtown San Angelo, Inc. For more information, contact the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce at (877) 655-4136 or [email protected].


U tilities2013 COMMUNITY PROFILE

NATURAL GAS: Natural gas service is provided by Atmos Energy in San Angelo. Residential, Commercial and Industrial service is available by calling the Atmos Energy Customer Call Center at 1-888-286-6700. For current rates or questions, contact Shelley Burnett at (325) 481-3716 or www.atmosenergy.com.

ELECTRICITY: Electrical wires service is provided by AEP-Texas. San Angelo is currently served with 13 transmission lines – 69,000 volts (4) 139,000 volts (6), 345,000 volts (3). Under deregulation, San Angelo residents and businesses may select their own retail electric provider. Depending upon location, electric service may be provided by Concho Valley Electric Cooperative, the area’s electric cooperative (www.cvec.coop). For detailed information on service providers and rates (excluding electric cooperatives), go to www.powertochoose.org.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS: Verizon is the region’s princi-pal provider of local telephone service and operates a 100 per-cent digital network. In addition to Verizon’s long-distance service, other long distance service providers with POPs in San Angelo include AT&T, Sprint, Quest, Cable & Wireless, and CTTC. In addition to standard copper and fiber-based services that provide a range of voice, video and data services, San Angelo residential and business customers can also obtain digital subscriber line (DSL) service, high-speed cable modem service, LMDS, wireless DSL, and digital satellite service. Suddenlink Communications serves San Angelo and is among the 10 largest cable broadband companies in the United States, supporting the information, communication and entertainment demands of approximately 1.3 million residen-tial customers and thousands of commercial customers. REFUSE SERVICE: Refuse collection is provided by Republic Services, Inc., a private contractor who operates the City-owned landfill.

2 yd3 $41.18 $67.78

4 yd3 $66.06 $101.24

8 yd3 $98.95 $177.88

For more information, contact Republic Services at (325) 481-7700.

WATER SERVICE: San Angelo’s water supply is owned and operated by the City of San Angelo. Several lakes are the sources of San Angelo’s water. As of October 2006, San Angelo’s maximum capacity of the water system is 55 million gallons/day. The average daily use is 14 million, with the highest recorded usage of 25 million gallons/day. Industrial base rates are by meter size and as follows:

5/8" $19.12

1" $23.14

1 1/2" $27.19

2" $35.86

3" $104.71

4" $130.73

6" $190.31

8" $257.97

For more information, contact the San Angelo Water Utilities Department at (325) 657-4323.

SANITARY SEWER: The City of San Angelo has an activated sludge wastewater treatment facility. The wastewater treatment capacity is 13.2 million gallons/day. The current treatment is 9.21 million gallons/day, and the highest peak treatment was 13 million gallons/day.

5/8" $19.81

1" $22.93

1 1/2" $26.08

2" $32.79

3" $86.16

4" $106.33

6" $152.52

8" $204.98

For more information, contact the San Angelo Water Utilities Department at (325) 657-4323.

Dumpster size (yd3) Weekly Bi-weekly

Meter Size Base Rate

Water Meter Size Base Rate

Q uality of LifeHEALTH CARE - San Angelo has two acute care hospi-tals: Shannon Medical Center and San Angelo Community Medical Center. With over 200 physicians and 50 dentists practicing multiple specialties, San Angelo is widely rec-ognized as a regional medical center. Acute care services available include cancer treatment and cardiac care. Other specialized medical facilities include: a regional rehabilita-tion center, a geriatric care facility, and a mental health and drug rehabilitation hospital. There are currently 8 nursing homes and an additional 10 retirement centers providing a variety of living accommodations and levels of care, includ-ing Alzheimer’s care.

RECREATION & SPORTS - San Angelo's weather allows residents and visitors to enjoy year round recreational activi-ties. The summer temperatures are moderated by a trip to any of the three lakes that border the city limits. Boating, fishing, and water skiing are popular summer sports. If you have children, you will find a variety of activities for them as well. The City of San Angelo, Boys and Girls Clubs, and the YMCA operate several recreation centers. Organized sports for children include baseball, basketball, football, softball, saddle club, soccer, and gymnastics. Fourteen public tennis court locations, an indoor soccer facility, two public swim-ming pools, two country clubs with golf, tennis, and swim-ming, and three additional public golf courses all provide outdoor recreation opportunities.

Fall and winter provide some of the best deer, turkey and quail hunting in Texas. For those that enjoy a sideline seat for their sports enjoyment, college football and basketball kick off in the fall and winter with Angelo State University. Professional sports include PRCA Rodeo, the San Angelo Colts, a member of the United League Baseball, and the San Angelo Bandits, a member of the Lone Star Football League.

WEATHER & CLIMATE - San Angelo’s altitude of 1,900 feet, location on the northern boundary of the Chihuahuan desert, and our proximity to rivers and lakes provide a very pleasant climate. With 3 lakes and rivers flowing through the city, San Angelo has an average morning humidity of 79%, but that drops to a comfortable average of 44% in the afternoons. Temperatures do reach in the 100's during the summer, but low humidity in the 15% to 25% range keeps the “heat index” down. Snow and sleet are not common, but may occur once or twice each year. From an employer’s standpoint, there are no lost workdays because of winter. The average annual temperature is 64.5 degrees, with aver-age highs of 77.1, and lows of 51.8. San Angelo receives 251 days of sunshine each year, and the average rainfall is 20.91 inches. *See Weather Chart below.

Avg. Temp 44.9 49.7 57.2 65.0 73.1 79.2 82.4 81.3 74.8 65.4 54.0 46.4Avg. High 57.9 63.5 71.1 79.0 85.6 90.8 94.4 93.1 86.6 77.8 66.5 59.3Avg. Low 31.8 36.0 43.3 51.0 60.6 67.6 70.4 69.4 63.0 53.0 41.4 33.5Avg. Rain 0.82 1.18 0.99 1.60 3.09 2.52 1.10 2.05 2.75 2.57 1.10 0.94Days of Sunshine 17 17 20 19 21 24 24 25 22 23 20 19

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PUBLIC EDUCATION

San Angelo Independent School District - San Angelo hastwo high schools, 1 freshman campus, 3 middle schools,and 17 elementary schools. A major renovation and expan-sion of facilities is underway following voter approval of a $117 million bond issue in 2008. For more information on the San Angelo Independent School District, call (325) 947-3700 or visit www.saisd.org.

TLC Academy - Texas Leadership Charter Academy opened its doors in the fall of 2009. For more information, call (325) 224-2900 or visit www.tlca-sa.com.

Angelo State University -Angelo State University has a student enrollment of 6,800 with students from every re-gion of Texas, 40 additional states, and numerous foreign countries. Both Baccalaureate and Masters Programs are offered at ASU. For more information, contact the ASU admissions office at (325) 942-2041 or www.angelo.edu.

Howard County Junior College -Although the main cam-pus is in Big Spring, the San Angelo campus has a student enrollment of 3,200. Instruction at this campus is con-centrated predominantly in technical/occupational fields of study that lead to Certification and/or Associate of Applied Science Degrees. For more information on course offerings, contact Howard College at (325) 944-9585 or www.howardcollege.edu.

Texas State Technical College - TSTC is located in Sweet-water, 75 miles from San Angelo. It provides advanced technical training in such areas as Applied Engineering Technology –Automation/Robotics Specialty, Computer Information Technology – Computer Business Systems, Computer Network Systems and Administration –Micro-soft Specialty, and Wind Turbine Maintenance. Addi-tional information can be obtained at (325) 235-7300 or www.westtexas.tstc.edu.

West Texas Training Center - WTTC is a comprehensive regional training center, with the center’s mission be-ing to support and enhance regional economic develop-ment via workforce training. Howard College and the San Angelo Independent School District are partners in the WTTC consortium, and manage the WTTC project which provides occupational and customized training programs. Facility space in the 100,000 square foot facil-ity is also available to regional industry for conducting their specialized training classes, and the center’s “rapid response room” provides a 7,400 square foot area for new and existing companies to conduct employee train-ing. The WTTC is located at 3501 North US Highway 67 across from the San Angelo Business and Industrial Cen-ter, a 400 acre business park. For more information on the West Texas Training Center, contact the director’s office at (325) 942-2800 ext. 223 or visit www.wttcsa.org.

PRIVATE EDUCATION

Private Schools - San Angelo has 7 certified private and/or parochial schools: Angelo Catholic School, Corner-stone Christian School, Gateway Christian Academy, Trinity Lutheran School, San Angelo Christian Academy, The Potter’s Hand School, and Ambleside School of San Angelo. For more information, visit www.sanangelo.org/downhome/education.php.

American Commercial College - ACC is a private school for career education providing 750 and 1440-hour pro-grams leading to Diploma programs and Associate certifi-cates. Approximately 600 students are trained each year at American Commercial College. For more information, contact ACC at (325) 942-6797 or www.acc-careers.com.


CULTURAL AFFAIRS - For a city with a population under 100,000, San Angelo provides a high level of cultural events and activities. Texas theatre began in San Angelo. The San Angelo Civic Theater is the oldest community-based theater group in Texas. Annual performances include comedy, musicals, and drama. Angelo State University is another excellent source for both stage and dinner theater performances. The San Angelo Symphony performs 8 times during the year, and is headquartered in the restored City Auditorium. The Museum of Fine Arts, located on the river downtown San Angelo, provides an outstanding venue for the visual arts and annually sponsors the National Ceramic Arts Competition. San Angelo is home to Fort Concho National Historic Land-mark. Founded in 1867 as a frontier outpost to protect early West Texas settlers, Fort Concho is open to the public for tours seven days a week. The Cultural Affairs Council offers many attractive and exciting entertainment options, such as the Cactus Jazz & Blues Festival and the Texas Wine & Food Festival. For more information on the arts, contact the Cultural Affairs Council at (325) 653-6793 or www.sanangeloarts.com.

HOUSING - In December 2012, new homes were selling in San Angelo in a range of $90-125 per square foot. The average cost of all homes sold in San Angelo in 2012 was $141,500. There are 68 apartment complexes in San Angelo, and the cost for two bedroom unfurnished apartments range from $430 to $680 per month. The “ACCRA Cost of Living Index” for the third quarter of 2012 lists San Angelo as having a housing index that ranks our housing costs as approximately 20% below the national average.

COST OF LIVING - San Angelo participates in the ACCRA “Cost of Living Index” program. This index is compiled from data submitted on a quarterly basis from over 300 metropolitan areas. Each participating com-munity “shops” 64 items in their respective communities on the same day of each quarter. These prices for goods and services are sent to ACCRA, where a quarterly index is compiled. The national average for each item is given a rating of 100. The 2012 annual averages for San Angelo were:

Pricing Items Rankings

100 % Composite Index 89.4

Grocery Items 86.6

Housing 78.1

Utilities 106.3

Transportation 95.4

Health Care 90.1

Misc. Goods & Services 93.0

SHOPPING - San Angelo has 10 shopping centers throughout the community. Nine are shopping centers with outside entrances and one is a fully enclosed mall. Sunset Mall has 60-65 individual businesses and is anchored by Bealls, Dillard’s, JC Penny, Sears and Marshalls. San Angelo’s national chain retailers include Lowe’s Home Improvement Center, Home Depot, Target, Office Max, Office Depot, Pier One, Michaels, Best Buy, Academy Sports, Sam’s Club, Famous Footwear, PETCO, Petsmart, Inc., Bed, Bath & Beyond, Ross Department Store, Rue-21, Family Power Sports, Furniture Row, Kirk-lands, Fed-Ex Office, Maurices and two Wal-Mart Super Centers.


JANUARY

Cactus Music SeriesCelebration of Champions/Worlds Greatest Horseman

FEBRUARY

Buffalo Soldier Heritage DaySan Angelo Rodeo ParadeSan Angelo Stock Show & RodeoSan Angelo Symphony Series

MARCH

Cactus Music SeriesSan Angelo Symphony SeriesWorld Series Team RopingSan Angelo RelaysTexas Independence Day CelebrationStribling Art Extravaganza

APRIL

San Angelo Wine & Food FestivalUncorked Wine & Food PairingBluegrass FestivalFrontier Day at Fort ConchoTexas Mesquite Wood Art FestivalSan Angelo National Ceramic CompetitionSpring Chicken Affair

MAY

Cinco de Mayo CelebrationCactus Music SeriesTexas Blues FestivalMemorial Day Exercises at Fort Concho

JUNE

Best of the West Texas Jr. Golf TournamentBig Bass TournamentJuneteenth CelebrationShowdown in San Angelo Drag Boat RacesSporting Clay Shoot

JULY

San Angelo Symphony Pops Concert at the River StageJuly 4th Lake Fireworks DisplayNational Cowboy Day FestivalWake the Desert – Wakeboarding Contest

AUGUST

Wool Capital TriathalonRope America Team Rope Finals

SEPTEMBER

Fiesta PatriasLily FestCactus Jazz & Blues FestivalA Taste of San AngeloLone Star Music FestNational Museum Day

OCTOBER

Cactus Music SeriesBusiness ExpoArt-Ober-FestHalloween Tours & Programs at Fort ConchoRoping FiestaAQHA Horse Show

NOVEMBER

Sorantin Young Artist’s AwardChicken Farm Art Center Open HouseCactus Music Series

DECEMBER

Christmas at Old Fort ConchoConcho Christmas CelebrationConcho River Light TourNutcracker BalletSanta’s Santa Fe ChristmasTuba ChristmasSan Angelo Symphony Christmas Pops Concert

2013 Event Calendar

M anufacturers2013 COMMUNITY PROFILE

BIOTECHONOLOGY

TEXAS VET LAB - Jim Bob Harris, President1702 North Bell Street, 76903, 325-653-4505, Employment 10-24, Est. 1977, Veterinary Biologics, www.texasvetlab.com

CANDLES & GIFT ITEMS

CANDLES HANDMADE BY JF - Judy Fowler, Owner4106 Sherwood Way Suite 2, 76901, 325-949-6200, Employ-ment 1-9, Est. 1998, Candles & bath soaps, wedding and west-ern gift items, wood crosses, clocks, fragrance candle scents, silk floral arangements

CHEMICALS

HOUSE OF CHEMICALS, INC. - John David Barnett, President304 N. Chadbourne, 76903, 325-655-8376, Employment 10-24, Est. 1965, Janitoral supplies, equipment & speciality cleaning chemicals, www.everythingtocleananything.com

PCA SHOE CARE PRODUCTS - Ben Balli, President & CEO538 Armadillo Road, 76904-9691, 325-651-7869, Employment 1-9, Est. 1986, Polymer acrylic coating used in placo of shoe polish, www.pcashoecare.com

COMPUTER SOFTWARE

DATA MANAGEMENT INC. (DMI) - Jorge Ellis, CEO3322 W. Loop 306, 76904, 325-223-9500, Employment 50-99, Est. 1988, Develops & markets TimeClock Plus™, www.timeclockplus.com

ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT & COMPONETS

WEATHERSBEE ELECTRIC CO., INC. - Gregory L. Buchanan, OwnerP.O. Box 2236, 76902, 325-655-7555, Employment 10-24, Est. 1934, Repair and rebuild alternators, starters, DC motors, www.weathersbeeelectric.com

FOOD PRODUCTS

DE COTY COFFEE CO. - Michael J. Agan, President & CEO1920 Austin St., 76903, 325-655-5607, Employment 50-99, Est. 1929, Roasted coffee, teas & spices, www.decotycoffee.com

ARCTIC GLACIER INC. - Scott Condra, Manager332 Pulliam St. Suite G, 76903, 325-658-1011, Employment 1-9, Est. 1996, Crushed and block ice, www.arcticglacier.com

JULIO'S CORN CHIPS - Jose Angel Garcia, Owner1911 S. Chadbourne, 76904, 325-486-9300, Employment 10-24, Est. 1993, Tortilla chips & hot sauce, www.julioschips.com

LONE STAR BEEF PROCESSORS - John Cross, President2150 E. 37th St., 76903, 325-658-5555, Employment 400 Plus, Est. 1997, Boneless beef for further fabrication & value added products, www.lonestarbeef.net

MRS. RIOS CORN PRODUCTS - Armando Martinez, Owner215 W. Ave. N, 76903, 325-653-5640, Employment 25-49, Est. 1946, Mexican foods, corn & flour tortillas, taco shells, tortilla chips, www.mrsrios.com

POP'S BAKERY - Edward & Enoch Garcia, Owners208 E. Avenue J, 76903, 325-655-1170, Employment 25-49, Est. 1959, Flour & corn tortillas, & chips

SAN ANGELO PACKING CO., INC. - Jarrod Stokes, President1809 N. Bell, 76905, 325-653-6951, Employment 200 Plus, Est. 1983, Wholesale meat processor

SUGAR DADDY DESSERTS - James Crowder, Renee Crowder, Michelle Valentine, Owners2411 College Hills Blvd., 76904, 325-949-3248, Employment 1-9, Est. 2008, Gourmet handmade chocolate candy with a western theme, www.sugardaddydesserts.com

TALK O'TEXAS BRANDS INC. - Lawrence Ricci, President1610 Roosevelt St., 76905, 325-655-6077, Employment 50-99, Est. 1952, Food speciality items, pickled okra, www.talkotexas.com

JEWELRY

GOLDEN PHOENIX JEWELERY - Jon Peterson, Partner4016 Sherwood Way, 76901, 325-949-1400, Employment 1-9, Est. 1979, Custom design of fine jewelry, diamond, sapphire, ruby & emerald

HOLLAND JEWELRY, INC. - William S. Holland, CEOP.O. Box 1031, 76902, 325-655-3135, Employment 10-24, Est. 1918, Custom jewelry in gold, silver, and gemstones, western belt buckles, western jewelry & accessories, www.hollandjewelry.com

LEGEND JEWELERS - Mark Priest, Owner18 East Concho Ave., 76903, 325-653-0112, Employment 1-9, Est. 1995, Emblematic Jewelry, Company Logos, Brands, Cus-tom Corporate Gifts & Jewelry using cutting edge CANCAM designing, www.legendjewelers.com

SLOPER JEWELRY CO., INC. - Janette Sloper, PresidentP.O. Box 869, 76902, 325-944-8783, Employment 1-9, Est. 1975, Fine gold & silver jewelry & jewelry castings, www.sloperjewelry.com


LIVESTOCK FEED & MINERALS

ANGELO PELLETS, LTD - Tom Latham, PresidentP.O. Box 1876, 76902-1876, 325-655-5751, Employment 10-24, Est. 1963, Livestock feed, www.angelopellets.com

HTC INDUSTRIES, INC. - Henry Perez, General ManagerP.O. Box 3286, 76902, 325-949-0645, Employment 10-24, Est. 1981, Tallow meat, & bone meal, inedible animal fat

HUDSON LIVESTOCK SUPPLEMENTS, INC. - Wayne Hudson, President8193 Thompson Rd. Miles, Texas, 76861, 325-659-3992, Employment 10-24, Est. 1944, Livestock feed & supplements, www.hudsonlivestock.com

PALMER FEED & SUPPLY, INC./ANGELO FEED - Blaine Palmer, President1318 N. Chadbourne, 76903, 325-653-6765, Employment 25-49, Est. 1943, Livestock feed, www.palmerfeed.com

SOUTHWESTERN LIVESTOCK MINERAL COMPANY - Tim Turner, PresidentP.O. Drawer 231, 76902-0231, 325-655-1430, Employment 10-24, Est. 1980, Livestock minerals & premixes, www.swlm.com

MANUFACTURERS SUPPORT INDUSTRIES

ACME IRON & METAL COMPANY - Robert Gregory, President720 N. Buchanan, 76903, 325-653-1407, Employment 10-24, Est. 1950, Scrap & waste materials

ALL AMERICAN PUMP & MACHINE INC. - E.J. Bible, Owner1310 N. Bell St., 76903, 325-653-6597, Employment 1-9, Est. 1995, Pump and electic motor repair and sales, www.allamericanpumpandmachine.com

DANHIL CONTAINERS - John Hensley, General Manager6842 Templin Ct., 76904, 325-651-7378, Employment 50-99, Est. 1977, Corrugated boxes, www.danhillcontainers.com

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

ETHICON - Ray Gonzalez, Plant Manager3348 Pulliam, 76905, 325-482-5200, Employment 500 Plus, Est. 1963, Medical device manufacturer & assembly, www.ethicon.com

METAL FABRICATION

A+ FABRICATION - Robert Contreras, Owner1120 S. Oakes, 76903, 325-482-0910, Employment 1-9, Est. 1999, Specialized metal fabrication

ALNC, INC. - Kristin Barta, PresidentP.O. Box 669, 76902, 325-658-3612, Employment 50-99, Est. 2003, Custom metal fabrication, www.alncsteel.com

AERMOTOR WINDMILL CO., INC. - Guy Morrow, President & CEOP.O. Box 5110, 76902, 325-651-4951, Employment 10-24, Est. 1888, Water-pumping windmills, towers & parts, www.aermotorwindmill.com

AZTEC, INC. - Marlow Wojtek, PresidentP.O. Box 2647, 76902, 325-658-6257, Employment 1-9, Est. 1990, Enclosures, metal stampings, metal mounting racks

BOLANDERS WELDING & ORNAMENTAL IRON - Kenneth Bolander, Owner1236 N. Bell, 76903, 325-653-5015, Employment 1-9, Est. 1961, Livestock handling equipment and custom home decor, www.cowboyironcraft.com

CONNER STEEL PRODUCTS, INC. - Joe Fiamingo, President & CEOP.O. Box 3287, 76902, 325-655-8225, Employment 200 Plus, Est. 1990, Fabricated oilfield equipment and tanks (steel & fiberglass), www.connersteelproducts.com

GENERAL SHEET METAL - Leonard S. Branaman, OwnerP.O. Box 3766, 76902, 325-655-2982, Employment 1-9, Est. 1987, Sheet metal fabrication, including flashings, gutters, commercial vent hoods & duct fabrication

HENSON TOOLS, L.L.C. - Mike Henson, OwnerP.O. Box 3245, 76902, 325-651-4872, Employment 1-9, Est. 1989, Manufacture oil field tools, thru tubing mills. Auger components, pilot bits & blades, www.mhbits.com

HIRSCHFELD INDUSTRIES - Dennis Hirschfeld, CEOP.O. Box 3768, 76902, 325-486-4201, Employment 300 Plus, Est. 1945, Fabricated structural steel, www.hirschfeld.com

RODEO WEST - Jim Williamson, President5840 Grape Creek Road, 76901, 325-486-1439, Employment 10-24, Est. 1977, Metal livestock gates & panels, www.rodeowest.com

SAN ANGELO FABRICATORS - Helen & Manuel Contreras, Owners5506 S. Loop 306, 76905, 325-655-2980, Employment 1-9, Est. 1977, Sheet metal fabrication for industrial kitchen equipment for schools, hospitals & cafeterias

TOPPER COMPANY - Al Thomerson, OwnerP.O. Box 5198, 76902, 325-658-3277, Employment 1-9, Est. 1985, Mechanical windmills, solar water pump systems


TWIN MOUNTAIN FENCE CO. - Raymond Meza, OwnerP.O. Box 2240, 76902, 325-944-8661, Employment 50-99, Est. 1947, Ranch gates, sheep panels & fencing materials, www.twinmountainfence.com

VENTAIRE AWNING - Billy Tounget, Owner1217 S. Oakes, 76903, 325-655-6182, Employment 1-9, Est. 1945, Aluminum awnings, ornamental ironwork, www.sanangelopatioawnings.com

WENDLAND MANUFACTURING CORP. - David Hirschfeld, President, Owner, CEOP.O. Box 808, 76903, 325-655-6778, Employment 25-49, Est. 1921, Fabrication of steel tanks & pressure vessels, www.wendlandmfg.com

WESTERN TOWERS - Charles A. Anderson, PresidentP.O. Box 2040, 76902, 325-658-6539, Employment 25-49, Est. 1945, Manufactures, provides, installs communication towers, www.westerntowers.com

WINGER MACHINE & TOOL - Mark Winger, Owner3916 S. Chadbourne, 76903, 325-658-5810, Employment 10-24, Est. 1977, Mfg. of percussion hammers & bits, www.wingermachine.com

MISCELLANEIOUS MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES

ANGELO AWARDS - Karen Jackson, Sage Jackson, Cary Castor, Owners1809 W. Ave. N, 76904, 325-944-2302, Employment 1-9, Est. 1980, Trophies, awards & medals, www.angeloawards.homestead.com

AUTOMATIC FIRE PROTECTION, INC. - Joe M. Self, PresidentP.O. Box 1551, 76902, 325-651-9000, Employment 10-24, Est. 1970, Fire sprinklers, www.automaticfireprotection.com

CONCHO CARTRIDGE CO., INC. - Lee Ates, PresidentP.O. Box 1430, 76902, 325-653-5008, Employment 1-9, Est. 1988, Manufactured and remanufactured ammunition/pressed composite technology (pct), www.conchocartridge.com

CUSTOM SKIN COMPANY - Jimmy Cole, Vice President2800 North Bell, 76903, 325-655-9585, Employment 10-24, Est. 1969, Salt & dry shep skins

HOUSE OF TELEPHONES - Odis W. LeVier, Owner2677 East Valley Drive, 76905-6803, 325-482-0101, Employment 1-9, Est. 1974, Manufacturing antique cloth covered phone cords & accessories

PRECISE OPTICAL - Dr. J. Warren Brasher & Dr. Russell Subia, Owners26 W. Avenue N, 76903, 325-655-5141, Employment 1-9, Est. 1996, Wholesale manufacturer of optical lens as per doctor prescriptions, www.preciseoptical.com

SOUTHLAND FRAME SUPPLY - Brad Green, Owner2311 Southland, 76904, 325-944-4624, Employment 1-9, Est. 1996, Picture frames manufacturer/wholesale

T4C CUSTOM PORTABLE BUILDINGS - Bill Jernigan, Shay Elkins, Owners6941 South US Highway 277, 76904, 325-655-2600, Employ-ment 10-24, Est. 2005, Custom portable buildings-greenhouses, gazebos, workshops, barns, cabins & carports, ready built and custom homes, boatdocks and garages, www.t4cbuildings.com

WEST TEXAS LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND - David Wells, Executive Director2001 Austin, 76903, 325-653-4231, Employment 55-65, Est. 1963, Canvas bags, ball point pens & markers, sewing, packaging, & writing instruments, www.westtexaslighthousefortheblind.org

PLASTIC & FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS

COVERLAY MANUFACTURING - Paul Cornwell, President4017 Highway 67 N., 76905, 325-659-4697, Employment 10-24, Est. 1983, Contoured plastic dash, replacement door panels for cars & trucks, www.coverlaymfg.com

SEA ARROW MARINE CORPORATION - Robert W. Lovelace, President709 Rust, 76903, 325-655-0100, Employment 10-24, Est. 1973, Boats, fiberglass buildings, transport equipment

PRINTING/PUBLISHING

AMERICAN CLASSIFIEDS (A PUBLICATION OF THRIFTY NICKEL) - Pat Logan, Owner15 N. Tyler, 76901, 325-944-7653, Employment 10-24, Est. 1983, Advertising, www.angeloamericanclassifieds.com

COMPANY PRINTING - Lorenzo & Leslie Lasater, Owners3419 Knickerbocker Rd., 76904, 325-949-9941, Employment 1-9, Est. 1992, Miscellaneous publishing or publishing & printing, commercial printing, copies, office supplies, mailing services, www.companyprinting.com

CORTESE FLAG & SILKSCREEN - Winkay Reed, Jason Moore, Co-owners1602 W. Beauregard, 76901, 325-653-4809, Employment 1-9, Est. 1969, Flags, flagpoles, screen printing, vinyl signs, custom orders, embroidery, disc golf

GANDY INK SCREENPRINTING & EMBROIDERY - Phil Gandy, President2027 Industrial Ave., 76904, 325-949-7864, Employment 50-99, Est. 1988, Screen printing, advertising specialties & embroi-dery, www.gandyink.com


INDUSTRIAL PRINTING SOLUTIONS, INC. - Lorenzo Lasater, President3419 Knickerbocker Rd., 76904, 325-942-8581, Employment 1-9, Est. 2000, Commercial printing, product packaging including folding cartons, blister and skinboard packaging, www.industrialprinting.biz

LIVESTOCK WEEKLY - Robert Frank, PresidentP.O. Box 3306, 76902, 325-949-4611, Employment 10-24, Est. 1948, Ranch newspaper, www.livestockweekly.com

MEIER BUSINESS SYSTEMS - Jim Henry Meier, OwnerP.O. Box 3929, 76902, 325-655-3101, Employment 1-9, Est. 1981, Business forms

PRINTERY, THE - Mike Branham, Owner204 W. Clearwater Dr., 76903-1024, 325-653-4188, Employment 1-9, Est. 1980, Commercial & personal printing

Q'S PRINTING & DESIGN - H.S. Marshall, CEO20 Howard Suite 8, 76901, 325-944-2942, Employment 1-9, Est. 1979, Full color commercial printing, graphic design

RANCH MAGAZINE - Kenneth Wesner, OwnerP.O. Box 2678, 76902, 325-655-4434, Employment 1-9, Est. 1920, Publisher periodicals, typesetting manufacturer, www.ranchmagazine.com

RANGEL PRINTING - Manuel Rangel, Owner1502 W. Beauregard, 76901, 325-653-9889, Employment 1-9, Est. 1982, Printers, commercial printing, NEC, wedding an-nouncements & invitations

REPRODUCTION CENTER, THE - Sherri Trubenstein, Owner1101 S. Koenigheim, 76903, 325-655-6608, Employment 1-9, Est. 1982, Miscellaneous publishing & printing, commercial printing

SAN ANGELO STANDARD-TIMES - Jeff DeLoach, President & Publisher34 West Harris Ave, 76903, 325-653-1221, Employment 50-99, Est. 1884, Newspaper, www.gosanangelo.com

TALLEY PRESS, THE - Stephen Talley, Owner21 E. Harris, 76903, 325-655-7361, Employment 1-9, Est. 1924, Commercial printing & publishing, www.talleypress.com

TAYLOR PRINTING COMPANY - Lawrence or Steve Taylor, Managers109-111 N. Chadbourne, 76903, 325-655-5454, Employment 1-9, Est. 1938, Commercial printing

WESTERN PRINTING COMPANY - Luther Moore, Owner51 N. Chadbourne, 76903-5888, 325-655-8124, Employment 10-24, Est. 1930, Die-cutting of paper, commercial printing, lithographing, snap-out forms

SIGNS

ADOBE SIGNS - Peggy Jonas, Owner2013 Junius, 76901, 325-655-9873, Employment 1-9, Est. 1991, Magnetic, point of interest, & vinyl graphics, www.adobedave.com

ANGELO SIGN CO. - Dave Levesque, Owner3014 Hemlock, 76904, 325-895-2222, Employment 1-9, Est. 2000, Sign manufacturer specializing in dimensional signs, sandblasted and routed signs, full color printing

A PLUS SIGN COMPANY - Robert Hendry, Owner405 Pruesser, 76903-3617, 325-653-5424, Employment 1-9, Signs, neon, vinyl, manufacturing, installation

REBEL SIGNS - Rebel Dowdle, Owner905 Glenna, 76901, 325-944-8450, Employment 1-9, Est. 1971, Banners, magnetic flags, site, safety, vehicle signs, auto graph-ics, pin-striping and airbrush

WESTERN POSTER SERVICE CO., INC. - William L. Pierce, President901 Strawn Road, 76904, 325-658-6153, Employment 10-24, Est. 1984, Outdoor billboard printing, magnetics, banners, store front signs, political, coroplast & metal signs, custom decals, vehicle & Marine graphics, www.western-posters.com

SPORTING & ATHLETIC GOODS

E-Z MOUNT CORP. - Karl Bookter, PresidentP.O. Box 2599, 76902, 325-653-8911, Employment 1-9, Utility backs, antler mounting kits, (deer) gun racks, adapter kits

WEST TEXAS GAME FEEDERS - H.L. Turnbow, Owner3312 N. Chadbourne., 76903, 325-653-3678, Employment 1-9, Est. 1958, Automatic game feeders and equipment, www.westtexasgamefeeders.com

STONE, CLAY, GLASS, & CONCRETE PRODUCTS

BIRK MONUMENT MFG. COMPANY - Eddie & Susan Henry, Owners4102 Colesium, 76903, 325-653-5946, Employment 1-9, Est. 1899, Monuments & markers, www.birkmonumental.com

CHICKEN FARM ART CENTER - Roger Allen, CEO2505 Martin Luther King Blvd., 76903, 325-653-4936, Employment 1-9, Est. 1971, Pottery & art, www.chickenfarmartcenter.com

CLAY CORNER - James Williams, Supervisor1501 Beauregard, 76901, 325-658-7750, Employment 25-49, Est. 1978, Ceramic decorations & novelties


GLASS MENAGERIE STAINED GLASS STUDIO - Beverly Grenda, Owner403 W. Avenue D, 76903, 325-653-6448, Employment 1-9, Est. 1976, Leaded, beveled, etched stained glass windows, gift items

INGRAM CONCRETE - Greg Cain, Area Manager1040 Foster, 76903, 325-653-3354, Employment 25-49, Est. 1945, Concrete ready-mix, www.ingramconcrete.com

TEXTILE PRODUCTS

ACME AUTO TOP AND AWNING COMPANY - Robert L. Young, Jr., Owner113 N. Chadbourne, 76903, 325-655-6130, Employment 1-9, Est. 1927, Canvas window awnings & a/c covers

BOLLMAN INDUSTRIES - Ladd Hughes, General ManagerP.O. Box 1351, 76902, 325-655-0112, Employment 25-49, Est. 1986, Wool & mohair scouring

JOE RAMOS ENTERPRISES - Joe Ramos, PresidentP.O. Box 62771, 76906, 325-655-5732, Employment 25-49, Est. 1988, Award jackets, emblems, patches, caps & shirt embroidery

LEDDY'S M.L. BOOT & SADDLERY - Wilson Franklin, Owner222 S. Oakes, 76903, 325-653-3397, Employment 25-49, Est. 1922, Custom handmade boots & saddles, novelty leather-goods, www.leddys.com

MERCER, J.L. BOOTS - Lindsey Cranek, Owner224 S. Chadbourne, 76903, 325-658-7634, Employment 1-9, Est. 1923, Men’s boots, women’s boots, children’s boots & ropers, www.jlmercerboots.com

SAN ANGELO WOOL PROCESSING - Vincent Melone, Jr., PresidentP.O. Box 2388, 76902, 325-653-6806, Employment 1-9, Est. 1962, Process sheep & goat skins, dealer and processor of wool, mohair, alpaca & related fibers

TABORS OF SAN ANGELO - Lydy Tabor, Owner4816 Knickerbocker Rd., 76904, 325-942-1696, Employment 25-49, Est. 1979, Draperies, bedspreads, dust ruffles, comfort-ers, pillow shams & accessories, www.taborsofsanangelo.com

ZRC LTD. DBA CAROL TURNER COLLECTION - Randy Turner, CEO1821-B Knickerbocker Rd., 76904, 325-947-2106, Employment 25-49, Est. 1988, Women's clothing & design

TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT

BRUTON EASY PULL TRAILER SALES, INC. - Kerry Bruton, President1801 N. Main, 76903, 325-655-5733, Employment 25-49, Est. 1954, Personnel transport trailers, watertight moving vans, stock, horse, gooseneck & lowboy trailers, equipment trailers, www.brutontrailers.com

CENTURY TRAILER OF SAN ANGELO - Larry Arledge, President868 N. Bell St., 76903, 325-653-5370, Employment 10-24, Est. 1989, Trailer sales & service, truck accessory sales, www.centurytrailer.com

TEXAS TANK CAR WORKS, INC. - David Green, Vice Presi-dentP.O. Box 5700, 76903, 325-653-2344, Employment 25-49, Est. 1950, Building & rebuilding of railway equipment, www.ttcw.net

WEST TEXAS TRAILER CO., INC. - Owen J. Gray, III, President1212 N. Bell Street, 76902-1227, 325-655-6445, Employment 1-9, Est. 1933, Horse, cattle, sheep, goat, & utility trailers

WOOD PRODUCTS

GUARDIAN BUILDING PRODUCTS DISTRIBUTION - Alan Pelzel, Branch Manager1221 S. Hill, 76903, 325-655-4171, Employment 10-24, Est. 1967, Millwork, hardwood veneer & plywood, softwood veneer & plywood

CITY CABINET SHOP, L.L.C. - Terry Sinclair, Owner72 E. Ave. D, 76903, 325-653-3950, Employment 1-9, Est. 1957, Millwork, kitchen cabinets, vanities, entertainment centers, computer desks & custom woodwork

CITY LUMBER COMPANY - Charles Duncan, PresidentP.O. Box 1002, 76902, 325-653-1403, Employment 25-49, Est. 1949, Wooden trusses & doors, www.city-lumber.com

HIDE-A-BOARD IRONING CENTER (WYNNE HOMES, INC.) - Bill Wynne, Owner824 Warehouse Rd., 76903, 325-655-2514, Employment 10-24, Est. 1986, Ironing Boards

JACK’S CABINET SHOP - Don Lowery, President1004 East 19th, 76903, 325-653-1537, Employment 1-9, Est. 1984, Kitchen & bathroom cabinets


PASCHAL, WILLIAM R. & SONS - Doug & Paul Paschal, Partners510 S. Chadbourne, 76903, 325-653-6063, Employment 1-9, Est. 1964, Hardwood furniture, refinishing piano restoration, archi-tectural woodwork, www.paschalwoodworking.com

S & S. CABINET SHOP INC. - Larry Smith, President3201 Lake Drive, 76903, 325-655-6757, Employment 1-9, Est. 1965, Custom made countertops

TERRILL MANUFACTURING - Kent Terrill, President2816 Martin Luther King, 76903, 325-655-7133, Employment 50-99, Est. 1946, Architectural woodwork & wood & plastic laminate clad casework, www.terrillmfg.com

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GROWING STRONGER … TOGETHER … BETTER

BUSINESS CLIMATESkilled Workforce & Customized Training • Low Cost of Real Estate

Low Cost of Living • Pro-Business Attitude

Thriving & Diversified Industries • Safe & Clean Environment

Natural Resources • Quality of Life • Good Climate – Year Round

INDUSTRIESOil & Gas – Alternative Energy – Wind & Solar

Information Technology • Education & Health Services

Manufacturing – Light & Heavy • Metal Fabrication

Agriculture – Beef, Farming, Vineyards, Dairy

Leisure & Hospitality • Government – Local, State, Federal

Professional & Business Services

HOME TODyess Air Force Base • Goodfellow Air Force Base

Texas Tech University College of Pharmacy • Angelo State University

Texas State Technical College • Abilene Christian University

McMurry University • Hardin Simmons University

Howard Payne University • Four Community Colleges

COMMUNITY PROFILE

LOCATION - The City of San Angelo covers 58.61 square miles, and Tom Green County covers 1,540.05 square miles. We are located at Latitude 31.22 N and Longitude 100.30 W in West Central Texas between the Texas hill country to the southeast and the rolling plains to the northwest. San Angelo is located between U.S. Interstate Highways I-10 and I-20. I-10 is 64 miles south of San Angelo, and depending on the route taken, it is approximately 70-90 miles to I-20. Other major highways connecting to San Angelo includes U.S. Highways 67, 87, and 277.

DEMOGRAPHICS – Tom Green County and San Angelo have a diverse population.


City of San Angelo 93,200

Tom Green County 110,224

2010 Tom Green County Population Breakdown

Ethnicity 2010 Pop. Percentage

White 63,799 58%

Hispanic 39,315 36%

African American 4,445 4%

Asian 1,118 1%

Other 1,547 1%

Miscellaneous Median Household Income $41,398 Mean travel time to work 15.6 minutes

Female Persons 51.3%

TRANSPORTATION - San Angelo is served by three U.S. Highways: 67, 87, and 277. Located between Interstate Highways 10 and 20, San Angelo is 1 hour and 1 ½ respectively from each. Current highway improvement projects are underway to connect the Interstate Highways with 4-lane access. U.S Highway 277 is San Angelo's closest connection to Mexico - a distance of 155 miles to the border crossing at Del Rio and Ciudad Acuña, Coahuila. The highway traffic in west central Texas is light, and the four lane divided highways and two lane highways with full shoulders provide easy and safe travel.

San Angelo Regional Airport - Mathis Field is served by American Eagle Airlines. They offer 4-5 flights per day to the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. San Angelo Regional Airport - Mathis Field is currently undergoing a $2.4 million renovation estimated to be completed this year.

In 2006, the City of San Angelo and the Concho Valley Council of Governments consolidated the urban and the rural public transportation system. The transit office is located at 2801 W. Loop 306. For more information, call (325) 947-8729. A new multi-modal terminal is opened in 2012.

HEALTH CARE - San Angelo has two acute care hospitals: Shannon Medical Center and San Angelo Community Medical Center. With over 200 physicians and 50 dentists practicing multiple specialties, San Angelo is widely recognized as a regional medical center. Acute care services available include cancer treatment and cardiac care. Other specialized medical facilities include: a regional rehabilitation center, a

geriatric care facility, and a mental health and drug rehabilitation hospital. There are currently 7 nursing homes and an additional 10 retirement centers providing a variety of living accommodations and levels of care, including Alzheimer’s care.

RECREATION & SPORTS - San Angelo's weather allows residents and visitors to enjoy year round recreational activities. The summer temperatures are moderated by a trip to any of the three lakes that border the city limits. Boating, fishing, and water skiing are popular summer sports. The City of San Angelo, Boys and Girls Clubs, and the YMCA operate several recreation centers. Organized sports for children include baseball, basketball, football, softball, saddle club, soccer, and gymnastics. Fourteen public tennis court locations, an indoor soccer facility, two public swimming pools, two country clubs with golf, tennis, and swimming, and three additional public golf courses all provide outdoor recreation opportunities.

WEATHER & CLIMATE - San Angelo’s altitude of 1,900 feet, location on the northern boundary of the Chihuahuan desert, and our proximity to rivers and lakes provide a very pleasant climate. With 3 lakes and rivers flowing through the city, San Angelo has an average morning humidity of 79%, but that drops to a comfortable average of 44% in the afternoons. Temperatures do reach in the 100's during the summer, but low humidity in the 15% to 25% range keeps the “heat index” down. Snow and sleet are not common, but may occur once or twice each year. From an employer’s standpoint, there are no lost workdays because of winter. The average annual temperature is 64.5 degrees, with average highs of 77.1, and lows of 51.8. San Angelo receives 251 days of sunshine each year, and the average rainfall is 20.91 inches.

EDUCATION - San Angelo Independent School District - San Angelo has two high schools, 1 freshman campus, 3 middle schools, and 17 elementary schools. A major renovation and expansion of facilities is underway following voter approval of a $117 million bond issue in 2008. For more information on the San Angelo Independent School District, call (325) 947-3700 or visit www.saisd.org. Texas Leadership Charter Academy opened its doors in the fall of 2009. For more information, call (325) 224-2900 or visit www.tlca-sa.com.

Angelo State University has a student enrollment of 6,800 with students from every region of Texas, 40 additional states, and numerous foreign countries. Both Baccalaureate and Masters Programs are offered at ASU. For more information, contact the ASU admissions office at (325) 942-2041 or www.angelo.edu.

Howard County Junior College -Although the main campus is in Big Spring, the San Angelo campus has a student enrollment of 3,200. Instruction at this campus is concentrated predominantly in technical and occupational field of study that leads to Certification and/or Associate of Applied Science Degrees. For more information on course offerings, contact Howard College at (325) 944-9585 or www.howardcollege.edu. CULTURAL AFFAIRS - For a city with a population under 100,000, San Angelo provides a high level of cultural events and activities. The San Angelo Symphony performs 8 times during the year, and is headquartered in the restored City Auditorium. The Cultural Affairs Council offers many attractive and exciting entertainment options, such as the Cactus Jazz & Blues Festival and the Texas Wine & Food Festival. For more information on the arts, contact the Cultural Affairs Council at (325) 653-6793 or www.sanangeloarts.com.

HOUSING - In December 2012 new homes were selling in San Angelo in a range of $90-125 per square foot. The average cost of homes sold in San Angelo in 2012 was $141,500. There are 68 apartment complexes in San Angelo, and the cost for two bedroom unfurnished apartments range from $430 to $680 per month. The “ACCRA Cost of Living Index” for the third quarter of 2012 lists San Angelo as having a housing index that ranks our housing costs as approximately 20% below the national average.

COST OF LIVING - San Angelo participates in the ACCRA “Cost of Living Index” program. This index is compiled from data submitted on a quarterly basis from

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over 300 metropolitan areas. Each participating community “shops” 64 items in their respective communities on the same day of each quarter. San Angelo continues to be one below the national average in six categories.

SHOPPING - San Angelo has 10 shopping centers throughout the community. Nine are shopping centers with outside entrances and one is a fully enclosed mall. Sunset Mall has 60-65 individual businesses and is anchored by Bealls, Dillard’s, JC Penny, and Sears. San Angelo’s national chain retailers include Lowe’s Home Improvement Center, Home Depot, Target, Office Max, Office Depot, Pier One, Michaels, Best Buy, Academy Sports, Sam’s Club, Famous Footwear, PETCO, Petsmart, Inc., Bed, Bath & Beyond, Ross Department Store, Rue-21, Family Power Sports, Furniture Row, Kirklands, Fed-Ex Office, Maurices, Marshalls and two Wal-Mart Super Centers.

TAXES - The State of Texas mandates a $15,000 homestead exemption for school taxes for all Texas homes. The tax rate for San Angelo is $2.591 per $100.00 of assessed value. Tax ratios are established in September of each year. Texas also authorizes local school boards to provide an additional percentage exempted for homeowners.

Property Tax

City Tax 0.7810

County Tax 0.5250

School District Tax 1.2600

Total 2.5660

Sales Tax

State 6.25%

County 0.50%

City 1.50%

Total 8.25%

UTILITES – Natural gas service is provided by Atmos Energy in San Angelo. Residential, Commercial and Industrial service is available by calling the Atmos Energy Customer Call Center at 1-888-286-6700. For current rates or questions, contact Shelley Burnett at (325) 481-3716 or www.atmosenergy.com. Electrical line service is provided by AEPTexas. San Angelo is currently served with 13 transmission lines - 69,000 volts (4), 138,000 volts (6), and 345,000 volts(3). Under deregulation, San Angelo residents and businesses can select their own retail electric provider.

For detailed information on service providers and rates, visit www.powertochoose.org.

Verizon is the region’s principal provider of local telephone service and operates a 100 percent digital network. In addition to Verizon’s long-distance service, other long distance service providers with POPs inSan Angelo include AT&T, Sprint, Quest, Cable & Wireless, and CTTC. In addition to standard copper and fiber-based services that provide a range of voice, video and data services, San Angelo residential and business customers can also obtain digital subscriber line (DSL) service, high-speed cable modem service, LMDS, wireless DSL, and digital satellite service. Suddenlink Communications serves San Angelo and is among the 10 largest cable broadband companies in the United States, supporting the information, communication and entertainment demands of approximately 1.3 million residential customers and thousands of commercial customers.

Refuse collection is provided by TrashAway Services, Inc., a private contractor who utilizes the City-owned landfill.

San Angelo’s water supply is owned and operated by the City of San Angelo. Several lakes are the sources of San Angelo’s water. As of October 2006, San Angelo’s maximum capacity of the water system is 55 million gallons/day. The average daily use is 14 million, with the highest recorded usage of 25 million gallons/day.

The City of San Angelo has an activated sludge wastewater treatment facility. The wastewater treatment capacity is 13.2 million gallons/day. The current treatment is 9.21 million gallons/day, and the highest peak treatment was 13 million gallons/day. For more information, contact the San Angelo Water Utilities Department at (325) 657-4323.

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LARGEST EMPLOYERS – San Angelo is home to many large businesses and over 100 manufacturing companies.

Firm Size

Goodfellow Air Force Base 5,165

Shannon Health System 2,627

San Angelo ISD 2,014

Angelo State University 1,680 San Angelo State Supported Living Center 920

San Angelo Community Medical Center 860

City of San Angelo 855

Tom Green County 727

SITEL, Inc. 572

Ethicon (Johnson & Johnson) 510

Lone Star Beef Processors 480

Verizon, Inc. 459

BlueCross BlueShield of Texas 400

Hirschfeld Industries 380

Performant DCS/HCS/VFI 375

Reece Albert 330

Baptist Retirement Center 301

Stripes Convenience Stores 298

San Angelo Packing 269

HISTORY - With the end of America's civil war, thousands of settlers began moving west in search of their fortunes. Realizing its need to protect these citizens from hostile threats, the government established forts on the frontier.

One such placement, Fort Concho, was made in 1867 at the confluence of three rivers in West Central Texas. The fort at different times was home to mounted cavalry, infantry, and the famous Black Cavalry whose members were respectfully called "Buffalo Soldiers" by

the Native Americans in the area. Almost as soon as the first units arrived at Fort Concho, a small and somewhat lawless village by the name of Santa Angela came to life just across the river. As the village grew into a community, it became a trade center for the many farmers and ranchers who had settled in the area. By 1889, the hostilities had ended and the soldiers abandoned Fort Concho. However, with the economic base of agriculture and trade, the community later renamed "San Angelo" continued to grow as it moved into the 20th Century.

Weather and climate also played an important role in San Angelo's early development. When tuberculosis became widespread in the first half of this century, patients from all over the nation were sent to a treatment center near San Angelo. Our dry climate proved to be an effective healing factor, and the medical center reputation and the services we now enjoy can be attributed to this role played in the early 1900's.

The military returned to San Angelo during World War II, when an Army Air Corps training base was established in the city. While flight training is no longer provided, Goodfellow Air Force Base still provides military intelligence training and a fire fighting school for the Air Force, Army, Navy, and Marines. The discovery of oil and gas, the influx of light manufacturing, the initial development of a communications center, the establishment and growth of Angelo State University, and the growth of the medical community provided diversification to a growing community. Today, this city of 93,200 is the trade and services hub of a 13 county area, supported by agriculture, manufacturing, education, business and health services, military, tourism, and retirement.

FOR MORE INFORMATION – The Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center are more than willing to answer any questions you may have about San Angelo or the region. Our contact information is below:

418 W. Ave B San Angelo, TX 76903

(325) 655-4136 www.sanangelo.org

www.visitsanangelo.org

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SAN ANGELO CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU 1st Quarter Report

January - March, 2013

1. Convention Activities …………………………..........……. 1 - 9

2. Marketing and Promotions …………………..........……… 10 -12

3. Financials …………………………………..........………… 13 - 16

4. Visitor Statistics ……………………..........……………….. 17 - 20

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Texas Monthly - April

12

CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAUINCOME, EXPENSE AND PROFIT/LOSS STATEMENT

FOR THE ONE MONTH AND THE THREE MONTHS ENDING MARCH 31 ,2013

INCOME:HOTEL/MOTEL TAX RECEIPTSINTEREST INCOMEVISITORS CENTER SALESTOTAL INCOME

OPERATING EXPENSES:SALARIES & BENEFITSOVERHEADADMIN EXPENSETOTAL EXPENSES

MARKETING EXPENSES:MARKETING EXPENSESTOTAL PROGRAM EXPENSES

TOTAL EXPENSES

OPERATING INCOME(LOSS)

DESIGNATED FUND EXPENSESSports Fund ExpenseWayfi nding Signage Expense

TOTAL DESIGNATED FUND EXPENSES

DESIGNATED FUNDS INCOMESports Fund DonationsWayfinding Donations

TOTAL DESIGNATED FUND INCOME

MONTH TO DATE

$ 74,054.9230.59

784.1574,869.66

YEAR TO DATE

$ 220,043.9986.17

1,719.46221,949.62

18,629.3910,416.06

64,665.7920,340.62

2.943.31 7.640.9531,988.76 92,647.36

27 440.28 46.538.5727 440 28

s9.429.O4

15,440.62

2,000.002.418.004,418.00

0.000.000.00

46.538.57

139,125.93

82,723.69

2,000.002.418.004,418.00

500.000.00

500.00

NET PROFTT/(LOSS) $ 11,022.62 $ 78,805.69

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Convention & Visitors BureauOPERATING INCOME STATEMENT

FOR THE ONE MONTH AND THE THREE MONTHS ENDING MARCH 31,20''3

INCOME:Hotel/Motel Tax Receiptslnterest lncomeVisitors Center Sales

Total lncome

OPERATING EXPENSES:Extra Help/Part{imeAdministrative WagesSocial SecurityBookkeeping & Administration FeeMedicareRetirement PlanUnemployment CompGroup lnsuranceAuditRent/Storage BldgFacility AgreementCornerstone ExpenseEquipment ExpenseGeneral lnsuranceUtilitiesPostageSecurityTelephoneCom puters/Database SupportOffice SuppliesChristmas Lights ExpenseAutomobile AllowanceMaintenanceMiscellaneous Office Support

Total Operating Expenses

MARKETI N G/ADVE RTISI N G :

Volunteer ProgramProfessional DuesProfessional Training/ConferencesSubscriptionsPostage/MarketingAdvertisin g/Publ icityPublic RelationsTelephone (800 Number)Visitor Event lncentiveConvention Servicing SuppliesVisitor Center MerchandiseCVB WebsitePromotional ltemsPrintin g/Brochure DevelopmentVisitors & Travel MarketingConvention & Travel Trade

MONTHACTUALMarch

$ 74,Q54.9230.59

784.15

YEARTO DATE

2013

$ 220,043.9986.1 7

1,719.46

221,849.62

YEARTO DATE

2012

$ 180,961 .4583.20

1,212.46

182,257.11

ANNUALBUDGET

2013

$ 795,000.00350.00

8,000.00

803,350.0074,869.66

905.4013,780.79

913.891,416.66

213.741,268.90

8.391,538.28

0.00100.00500.00816.32

3,387.921,923.201,485.31

0.00131 .59603.57

0.00551.83

0.001,355.86

916.32170.79

31,988.76 92,587.36 88,177.13 390,967.00

2,665.00 3,101.06 17,500.00 15.2348,872.98 45,534.55 197,887.00 24.703,312.93 3,042.12 1 1 ,800.00 28.084,249.98 4,249.98 17,000.00 25.00774.83 711.50 2,700.00 28.71

3,076.69 2,981.73 10,600.00 29.03121.72 71.85 600.00 20 32

5,941.64 6,269.73 29,150.00 20.040.00 0.00 2,600.00 0.00

300.00 240.00 1,000.00 30 031,000.00 1,500.00 6,000.00 16.671,446.65 570.17 200.00 726.965,703.38 4,210.52 18,000.00 31 .691,923.20 996.80 4,680.00 41.103,483.34 3,Q74.18 1,4,000.00 24.88138.91 295.52 2,400.00 5.79394.77 269.91 2,000.00 19.75

1,749.98 2,436.35 7,000.00 25.00554.50 509.20 5,000.00 11.09852.65 1,445.93 6,500.00 13 12

0.00 0.00 1,750.00 0.002,983.04 3,480.52 19,000.00 15.702,793.24 2,793.08 11,600.00 24.083q.9! 392.43 2,000.00 17.41

0.000.00

300.0013.00000

15,293.73622.19

12.770.00

6,800.000.000.000.000.00

590.353,771.03

60.0050.00

300.0041.60

133.3933,707.08

622.1912.77

0.006,980.00

0.00145.00

0.000.00

2,018.512,104.69

0.001 ,910.00

45.0042.25

0.0041,384.24

67.8220 33

5,000.003,028.32

888.17120.00

4,191.410.00

1,126.631,834.98

2,400.007,000.004,500.005,000.003,500.00

185,000.005,000.00

400.0040,000.0027,000.00

6,000.002,500.00

11,500.0012,000.0029,575.0048,000.00

YEAR TO DATEPERCENT

2013

27.6824.6921.50

27.62

23.68

2500716.670.833.81

18.2212.453.200.00

25.850.005.800.000.006.834.38

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Convention & Visitors BureauOPERATING INCOME STATEMENT

FOR THE ONE MONTH AND THE THREE MONTHS ENDING MARCH 31,2013

Trade Shows

Total Marketi n g/Advertis i n g

TOTAL EXPENSES

OPERATING BUDGET INC/LOSS

DESIGNATED FUNDS INCOME

Sports Fund Donations

Wayfinding Donations

TOTAL DESIGNATED FUNDINCOME

DESIGNATED FUNDS EXPENSE

Sports Fund Expense

Wayfi nding Signage Expense

CVB Bid lncentive Expenses

Community Events Expense

CVB Reserves Exp.

Depreciation Expense

TOTAL DESIGNATED FUNDEXPENSE

SURPLUS (DEFICIT)

MONTHACTUALMarch

37.21

27.440.28

59,429.44

15,440.62

0.00

0.00

0.00

YEARTO DATE

201.3

363.34

46,538.57

139.125.93

82,723.69

YEARTO DATE

2012

127.25

59,786.40

147,963.53

34,293.58

ANNUALBUDGET

2013

23,000.00

412,375.40

803,342.00

8.00

YEAR TO DATEPERCENT

2413

1.58

11.29

500.00 17,345.64

0.00 0.00

500.00 17,345.64

2,000.00

2,418.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

4,418.00

2,000.00

2,418.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

4,418.00

4,000.000.00

0.00

2,500.00

0.00

0.00

6,500.00

11,022.62 78,805.69 45,139.22:=:=::

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Convention & Visitors BureauBALANCE SHEET

As of March 31,2013 and March 31,2012

Assets

Current Year

Current AssetsPrimevest M/Mkt - 3 month working capitalCommunity Events Checking- Texas BankWayfinding Checks - First Financial BankSports Fund CheckingCash in Bank - First Financial Bank

Total Current Assets

Fixed AssetsProperty & EquipmentAccumu lated Depreciation

Total Fixed Assets

Total Assets

353,699.2630,828.58

2,078.7629,382.43

427.661.25

843,650.28

89,561.01(86,132.33)

3,428.68

$ 847,078.96

$ 246.33(ee1.35)

97.90

(243.81)11.49

(879.44)

702,975.7230,803.9630,876.274,496.76

78.805.69

847 958.40

$ 847.078.96

Prior Year

153,679.9040,809.39

4,496.7626,401.54

473,',102.32

89,561.01(86,132.33)

3,428.68

L__*_4?S3!94_

$ 0.00

(ee1.35)185.69

0.00

7.77

(7e7.8e)

371,334.5943,303.9613,054.364,496.76

45,139.22

477,328.89

-$-__-_47gsruq_

Liabilities and Fund Balance

Current LiabilitiesWrite Off Old ChecksPayroll Tax PayableUnemployment - SUTA Tax PaYable

On Account - 09 Travel Council SponsorSales Tax Payable

Total Current Liabilities

Fund BalanceFund Balance - CVBFund Balance/Community Events (not occupan

Sports Promotion Fund BalanceFund Balance/ Wayfinding Project (not occupa

Earnings Year to Date (Loss)

Total Fund Balance

Total Liabilities andFund Balance

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San Angelo Visitor GenterStatistics - lst Quarter, 2013

Texas

California

New Mexico

lllinois

Oklahoma

lndiana

Minnesota

lowa

Florida

Missouri

Colorado

Ohio

New York

Washington

Arizona

Kansas

Wisconsin

Virginia

Georgia

Louisiana

Wyoming

South Carolina

Montana

Michigan

Tennessee

Alabama

Maryland

North Carolina

Pennsylvania

Utah

Arizona

Alaska

ldaho

Arkansas

New Hampshire

Souht Dakota

Nevada

Nebraska

Oregon

Mississippi

823

48

48

44

44

39

35

31

29

28

26

26

26

25

24

17

17

17

16

14

13

12

12

12

11

11

11

10

II8

7

7

6

6

5

5

5

4

3

2

8

14

16

3

21

2

4

24

19

4

21

3

23

40

10

5

20

3

53

4

35

12

I20

2

45

63

5

1

3

3

5

4

2

18

91

4

2

46

17

Massachusetts

West Virginia

Kentucky

New Jersey

Vermont

San Angelo Visitor GenterStatistics - lst Quarter, 2013

TOTAL

3

2

2

2

1

1552

2

7

3

2

1

Canada

United Kingdom

Korea

Germany

Australia

Mexico

China

Cuba

Belgium

South Korea

Vietnam

France

47

9

I6

4

4

3

3

2

2

1

1

9{16,43

3

4

8

3

2

2

5

8

1

1

2

2

TOTAL

GUMULATIVE

18

Walk-Ins By CityEntered between 1/1/2013 and 3/31/2013

TX Only

Total Avg.StayVisitors (Days)

San Angelo Gonvention & Visitors Bureau

418 West Avenue B

San Angelo, TX 76903EMai I : [email protected]

cia ciaTotal Avg.Stay

Visitors (Days)

Midland TX

Odessa TX

San Antonio TX

Abilene TX

Lubbock TX

Austin TX

Houston TX

Fort Worth TX

Big Spring TX

Dallas TX

Muleshoe TX

Kerrville TX

Stephenville TX

Christoval TX

Denton TX

Arlington TX

Marathon TX

Freeport TX

Cut'n Shoot TX

Spring TX

Baytown TX

Amarillo TX

Colorado City TX

Boerne TX

Pflugerville TX

Garland TX

Burnet TX

Forsan TX

Mansfield TX

Marfa TX

Pottsboro TX

64

53

45

43

34

31

30

26

25

16

15

14

14

10

I8

8

8

8

7

7

7

7

7

7

7

7

6

6

6

6

Cleburne TX

Fredericksbu TX

Hillsboro TX

Levelland TX

Georgetown TX

Weslaco TX

Marshall TX

Waller TX

Brownsville TX

Goldthwaite TX

McKinney TX

Fabens TX

525251514241434246414114243424241424141414132323333323133323537

Deer Park TX

Del Rio TX

Gatesville TX

Eldorado TX

Waco TX

Leander TX

Plainview TX

Paint Rock TX

El Paso TX

Cherokee TX

Cedar Park TX

Hawley TX

Conroe TX

Bryan TX

Canyon TX

Junction TX

De Soto TX

Little Elm TX

Springtown TX

19

San Angelo Visitor Genterlst Quarter,2Ol3 Purpose of Visit

Leisure

Family

Business

Passing through

Horseman

TOTAL

901.00

334.00

258.00

125.00

25.00

11643.00

2

4

31

1

10

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City of San Angelo

Memo

Meeting Date: May 21, 2013

To: City Council members

From: Jeff Hintz, Interim Senior Planner

Subject: Area examination and study of properties situated in northwestern San Angelo as requested by the Planning Commission at the February 18, 2013 meeting for a potential amendment to the Vision Plan Map of the Comprehensive Plan.

Location: An area bounded to the west by Short Street, to the south by 37th

Street, to the east by Columbia Street, and to the North by 44th Street. This area is south and west of the Coliseum and bisected by North Chadbourne Street. A map of this area is included in the background of this report.

Purpose: Approval or modification of this request will update the Vision Plan

Map component of the Comprehensive Plan.

Contacts: Jeff Hintz, Interim Senior Planner 325-657-4210 AJ Fawver, Interim Director of Development Services Caption: APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO VISION PLAN COMPONENT

OF THE SAN ANGELO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE ADOPTED IN 2009, SPECIFICALLY PROPERTIES LOCATED BETWEEN 43RD STREET TO THE NORTH, COLISEUM DRIVE TO THE EAST, 40TH STREET TO THE SOUTH AND GRAPE CREEK ROAD AND CHADBOURNE STREET TO THE WEST, IN NORTHWESTERN SAN ANGELO.

Summary: The City Council may:

Approve the proposed Vision Plan map amendments as presented; Remand the Vision Plan map back to Planning Commission for further discussion; or

Deny the proposed Vision Plan Map Amendment in its entirety or on a property by property basis.

Recommendation: Planning staff recommends no changes at this time to the Vision Plan Map for the area that was examined. At the April 15, 2013 meeting, the Planning Commission recommended extending the Neighborhood Center designation eastward as shown on the last map of this report, by a vote of 5-1.

History and Background:

On January 28, 2013 the Planning Commission directed Planning staff to examine a series of properties bounded by 40th Street to the south, Grape Creek Road to the west, Coliseum Drive to the east, and 43rd Street to the north. The direction was to provide the commission with a zoning history of the property. Upon this presentation and subsequent discussion at the February 18, 2013 meeting, staff was directed to examine the area and see if some changes to the Vision Plan Map would be appropriate at this time.

Analysis: The staff recommendation is based upon the statements listed below.

This area is a unique area in the community in that it sees zoning that allows for intensive commercial opportunities, low-density residential opportunities and development, and medium-density residential development all within several blocks of one another. North Chadbourne Street is really a dividing line in this particular area in terms of development density and land usage. Properties situated west of Chadbourne Street occupy much larger tracts and include uses that are generally residential in nature, and have accessory buildings and large yards. In addition, this area has several opportunities for infill development both commercial and residential in nature. East of Chadbourne Street, the density of the residences increases slightly but is still more of a medium density. East of Chadbourne Street there are a few neighborhood-serving commercial enterprises, despite the higher intensity General Commercial/Heavy Commercial (CG/CH) zoning that is presently in place. This area east of Chadbourne Street is mainly residential in nature and the properties that are commercially zoned also sit vacant at this time. Staff has found that this area has opportunities for infill development that are not being implemented at this time. Given the generally low nature of development density west of Chadbourne Street, this particular area is not needing additional commercial opportunities at this moment in time since the commercial opportunities present and envisioned in the Comprehensive Plan's Vision Plan map for this area are not being utilized now. This could mean that these areas are not properly located, but in staff's

analysis of the area, "Neighborhood Center" and "Commercial" areas were found to be presently placed in locations where they will be successful. The presently identified "Neighborhood Center" is located in an area where it will be able to serve the neighborhoods surrounding Chadbourne Street. This "Neighborhood Center" shown on the vision map excerpt attached to this report is located at the center of this well-established residential area; this placement along a major arterial street ensures access to the center will be adequate and capable of handling the traffic flow. In addition, this placement establishes an appropriate transition into the neighborhood from the high intensity traffic present on Chadbourne Street. Staff realizes the zoning envisioned in this plan is presently not in place, but in the future (which is the purpose of a Comprehensive Plan) development of a "Neighborhood Center" caliber will allow this area to thrive and keep intensive uses in parts of the city where neighborhoods and community attractions are not present. This category is intended for lower intensity commercial opportunities and higher intensity residential opportunities. Staff has found this type of opportunity to be lacking in this general area with the present zoning in place, but in the future, this type of development opportunity would be highly appropriate along a major gateway into town and just south of an established civic events center (the Coliseum). Higher-intensity commercial development in this area in general is not consistent with the Comprehensive Plan's goals to buffer these intense uses from neighborhood development. Chadbourne street in this area is a well established neighborhood with opportunities for both low and medium density housing; allowing higher intensity uses with no buffer into these neighborhoods and along a major gateway into town and along a major route to a main entertainment arena would be contrary to the intent and goals of the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance. The particular properties that specifically triggered this request are located just south of the Coliseum and occupy the Bill Murray subdivision. The properties fronting along Chadbourne Street are appropriate for commercial development from a traffic perspective. The arterial classification of this roadway and its design allows for this type of development to be successful and compatible with the neighborhood. The current configuration of Coliseum Drive is not presently developed in a manner from a traffic perspective that would make commercial development possible. Even when an event at the coliseum fills the parking lot just half full, there are problems along Coliseum Drive. When larger events take place, the traffic situation becomes exacerbated to another degree; adding commercial properties with the potential to draw more traffic into an area that is generally speaking residential in character. This would not be an ideal situation for the property owners who presently live in this area, nor would it be ideal for any potential business in the future. A business that has trouble bringing customers, workers, and deliveries to it will not last long and given the present status of the thoroughfares in this area, staff finds this to be the case. That being said, in the future there are several streets defined to be collector streets adjacent to this neighborhood center. In the future, if and when these collector streets are improved, a Vision Plan amendment may be in order at that time. Collector streets are designed to have 60 feet of right-of-way and 50 feet of pavement. At this time, the collector streets that are in place have the appropriate right-of-way dedicated but lack the proper pavement width by nearly 15 feet in one case and 10 feet in another (an entire driving lane or two). The only way(s) these collector streets would be widened is

as people do subdivisions or replats of current property adjacent to these called for thoroughfares; the other way would be for these streets to be included in the capital improvements plan and funded in that capacity. At this time, the development patterns and dominance of residences in the area and the capacity and capabilities of the street network in the area, changing the Vision Plan Map is not justified. Staff would be hesitant to expand just the "Neighborhood Center" portion east at this time given the lack of improvements on the street network and the increases in capacity and demand a "Neighborhood Center" designation could bring. Going to a higher-intensity "Commercial" designation would generate more traffic and intense uses than a "Neighborhood Center". The proximity to a decade's established neighborhood and lack of traffic capabilities have lead staff to the conclusion that the Vision Plan in this area if followed will allow for predictable and consistent development of the entire area which is a main objective of the Comprehensive plan and Zoning Ordinance. United States Census data indicates that for this area (minus about 15 lots in southeast corner of this study area due to the block protruding outside this study area) that approximately 171 people lived within our study area. This confirms our findings that this area is predominately home to low density, more sprawling residences; nearly one third of all parcels accounting for 45% of the total land area in this study had a land use of low density residential. The next dominant land usage in terms of total acreage was vacant commercial land. To say that this area is lacking commercial development opportunity would not be accurate given that there are 17 parcels totaling 29 acres (nearly 22%) of the study area that are zoned for commercial opportunities similar to what triggered this request that are going un-utilized at this moment in time. Introducing more commercial envisioned development opportunities to an area with a little under 200 people and nearly 30 acres of vacant commercially zoned land would not be appropriate at this time. As the area increases in density, staff has found more than enough opportunities in appropriately envisioned areas for this type of development. At this time, the demand of such a small population does not necessitate additional commercial property to the area. Perhaps in the future and as the area grows in population and commercial properties become more sparse additional commercial may be necessary; however given the data staff found in this analysis, that time is not now. The conditions in this area have not changed substantially in the time since the 2009 amendment was made to justify any change at this moment. Improvement to the street network and/or changes in development patterns in the future may lead staff to a different conclusion at that time; at this moment in time, adding more commercial zoning to an area over served by intensive commercial zoning, and with a street network that is not ready to handle this increased demand would not be advisable. This area is predominately residential in nature and will likely remain this way for some time. Any introduction of commercially envisioned areas needs to be done with the utmost care and concern to protect present and anticipated residential development patterns in the region.

Attachments: chart summarizing acreage and parcel findings for study area and;

Aerial photo of the area; Current Land Use Map of the area; Vision Plan Map of the area; Thoroughfare Plan excerpt for the area; Planning Commission's recommended Vision Plan Map of

the area; Minute excerpt from February 18 Planning Commission Meeting; and Minute excerpt from April 15, 2013 Planning Commission

Meeting.

Presentation: Jeff Hintz, Interim Senior Planner

Total Parcels % of Total Parcels Land Area (acres) % Land Area

Low Density Residential 52 32.30% 60.9 45.07%

Higher Density Residential 55 34.16% 13.53 10.01%

Vacant Land Residential 23 14.29% 17.32 12.82%

Vacant Land Commercial 17 10.56% 29.13 21.56%

Neighborhood Serving Commercial 8 4.97% 4.57 3.38%

Non-Neighborhood Serving Commercial 6 3.73% 9.68 7.16%

Total 161 100.00% 135.13 100.00%

VII. Review and discussion of staff findings resulting from Planning Commission's

direction at the January 28, 2013 meeting for staff to examine the zoning

history of properties specifically occupying the Bill Murray Subdivision, Lots

1-4 in northwest San Angelo.

Jeff Hintz, Planner, came forward to present this item. At the direction of the Planning Commission at the last meeting, staff did research the zoning history of this property. Ms. Fawver asked Mr. Hintz to take a step back for a moment and provide orientation as to the property that is the subject of this discussion. Mr. Hintz then proceeded with his presentation. Mr. Hintz also showed excerpts of the zoning maps of 1954, 1956, and it shows that a strip of C-2 (now CG/CH) was running through the property and bisecting it since 1956. The C-2 strip, 350' from the center line of the street, was also on the zoning map in 1969, 1979, 1987, and 2013. The details of this research are contained within the background report, but, in summary, staff was unable to find any evidence that - since the properties initial zoning in 1954, the property was never entirely zoned as commercial, other than the 350' strip of commercial.

A: Discussion and possible action regarding the Vision Plan Map

Mr. Hintz explained that the current Vision Plan Map calls for a split (reflecting the zoning split) of "Commercial" and "Neighborhood". The only option for a zoning proposal would be to a) apply for something that would likely be denied by the Commission due to the legal requirements in place that municipalities zone in accordance with a Comprehensive Plan. The Plan can be re-examined at any time, with the direction of the Planning Commission. Changes to the Comprehensive Plan should be made based upon evidence and study. Bill Murray, the property owner in this location, came forward to speak to this item. He mentioned that there was a dairy at this site at some time, and sales of caliche and soil was conducted, after the tornado that wiped out a good deal of the area. There are only three houses on Coliseum Drive - there are some businesses along this street. The State of Texas leased this property and raised fish for the fish hatchery. Then, Mr. Jennings began selling water at this location. There was an orchard in this area as well. He produced water for the trees in this orchard. Mr. Hintz addressed the document which Mr. Murray produced. The document which Mr. Murray produced is a subdivision plat, which does not show zoning information. Bill Lawrence spoke regarding what is considered in the approval of a subdivision plat. Mr. Hintz passed around the subdivision plat to the Commission members. Bill Lawrence asked Mr. Murray what he wanted to do with the property. Mr. Murray described a use that staff concluded sounded substantially like "Industrial Services", which is allowed by right in a CH zoning district or as a Conditional Use in a CG zoning district. There was some lengthy discussion about the matter. Motion, to direct staff to re-examine the Vision Plan in that area, was made by Joe Grimes and seconded by Jennifer Boggs. The motion passed unanimously, 5-0.

VI. Discussion and possible action to amend portions of the Vision Plan

Component of the 2009 update to the San Angelo Comprehensive Plan,

specifically properties bounded to the west by Short Street, to the south by

37th Street, to the east by Columbia Street, and to the North by 44th Street.

This area is south and west of the Coliseum and bisected by North

Chadbourne Street in northwest San Angelo.

Presented by Jeff Hintz, Interim Senior Planner. Mr. Hintz recounted the present Vision map and explained how the Planning Division was directed to investigate a possible change to the Vision Plan. Using maps, Mr. Hintz pointed out typical land uses in the area. He recounted the history of current zoning designations as well, illustrating them with maps. Hintz shared that the staff recommendation for this request was no change in the area. He explained the process by which staff researched this area and stated according 2010 Census data, approximately 200 people lived in the area, and that an addition of more commercial uses would not be harmonious with residential uses. Infill development was discussed, both residential and commercial, as there are many vacant lots within the area. An aerial photograph illustrates the lack of use on many of the vacant lands. *Mr. Hintz stated that adding more commercial wouldn’t be prudent since streets in the area are not equipped or wide enough to handle commercial uses, stating the subdivision ordinance requirements for these types of streets. He also discussed that the Vision Plan calls for a Neighborhood Center in the area, and that it is already located at a future key node and serves the community. Other evidence that Hintz recounted in support of Staff recommendation was that the street network in the area is not fully improved at this time and that there is not much infill occurring at this time.

Mr. Ryan Smith asked the history of why the request was before us today, so Mr.

Hintz recounted a prior Planning Commission meeting. Mr. Wynne brought up that a tornado had wiped out much of the area at one time.

Bill Murray, property owner in the area, got up to speak to this Vision Plan. He stated

that the map is wrong and that the Family Neighborhood Center is the Coliseum and that a traffic count should be done. A map was consulted so that Mr. Murray could show the Commission members his land. He stated that he was upset at not being able to get a permit to run a bar-bq and provide cold drinks to students. He stated that a dairy was operated to the east of N. Chadbourne, and that caliche was sold near the coliseum. He recounted the thought behind who created the Vision Plan and questioned who made it and that this has not been explained to him. He stated that there were 5 exits to the coliseum and directed the city engineers to redirect traffic to City property. He stated that he wanted his back gate to be included in commercial property he'd already owned. He stated that he came before the Commission in 1979 for a special permit. He said that the plat he showed was “Okay” with the city and that the special permit was permitted. He is opposed to the neighborhood zoning designation in the area, stating that the area is not big enough or any logical explanation as to why there is residential there, and that an existing pipeline should have been a reason not to use that area as commercial. Mr. Murray showed the Commission a petition signed by area neighboring properties that were in favor of him having his property zoned commercial. He asked why he was never given a notice of a split zoning to his property. He questioned why the City, whom he claims owns a Mobile Home park across the coliseum.

Mr. Hintz spoke to Mr. Murray’s discussion on zoning history and ordinance and also stated that he would check into the alleged City-owned Mobile Home park. Mr. Hintz discussed the 1954 zoning map for the City and how zoning was changed in the area later on with no legal description given regarding the property lines. Mr. Hintz also clarified several statements that were made regarding the intent of the Vision Plan Map.

Mr. Saluri, Assistant City Attorney explained the legal premise of the Comprehensive

Plan, Zoning Ordinance and the Vision Plan. Mr. Murray offered to sell his property for $25,000 a lot essentially to preserve the Zoning Map.

Brent McCaden came to speak in opposition of this request to keep the Vision Plan

the same. He stated that he grew up in the area and explained that streets that were meant to go through properties were not built out. He claimed that there isn’t much traffic on 43rd. He claimed that Mr. Murray’s back gate shouldn’t be changed. He wanted to know why we should take away something that has already been commercial, with reference to the residential land to the east of N. Chadbourne. The 1956 Ordinance, Mr. Hintz explained, is how the Zoning was dictated at that time and that any commercial use in the RS-1 zone since was illegal.

Mr. Hintz answered questions regarding the meaning of the maps used at Mr.

Wynne’s request. Mr. Hintz discussed the pipeline with Ms. Jones, who wanted to know when the pipeline was in. Mr. Grimes posed the idea that the pipeline could already exist through neighborhoods in the area, and contended that the Memorial business is an example of spot zoning. Mr. Hintz explained that it is a legal non-conformance, and not spot zoning.

Mr. Lawrence explained, is much different than using the street for a “normal” arterial

through a neighborhood area, and that a choke point would be created. Motion was made to direct staff to make a map from which to decide how the Vision Map. Darlene Jones wants to change to neighborhood center east from its present designation, east to Coliseum Drive to encompass the entire block between 40th and 43rd Streets Vision to allow neighborhood center opportunities, Mr. Wynne seconded it. Mr. Lawrence would like to see a map before anything went forward. The motion passed 5-1 with Mr. Lawrence opposed.

City of San Angelo

Memo Meeting Date: May 21, 2013

To: Mayor and City Council members

From: AJ Fawver, Interim Director of Development Services

Subject: Permission to execute contract, with terms previously agreed

upon by Council, with top ranked consulting group in response to PL-01-12

Contacts: AJ Fawver, Interim Director of Development Services

657-4210

Caption: Consideration of authorizing the City Manager to execute a

contract between Catalyst Urban Development and the City of San Angelo to carry out services regarding a Master Developer as outlined in PL 01-12.

Summary: At the directive of the Downtown Development Commission, and

following the requirements of the establishing ordinance for this group, City staff put together a RFQ (Request for Qualifications) and worked with the Purchasing Director to put this RFQ out to solicit responses from a variety of firms. Now that the Downtown Development Commission has interviewed and scored this submission/firm, and made a formal recommendation to Council to select Catalyst Urban Development as the candidate for this project, the Planning Manager is asking the Council for permission to enter into negotiations with the firm. Once an acceptable arrangement is made, staff will again approach the Council for permission to enter into a contract.

Background: Beginning in early 2011, discussion of the "Master Developer"

concept began among City Council and City management. In October of 2011, an ordinance establishing the Downtown Development Commission (DDC), was approved. Following the compilation and approval of a draft downtown

development plan in December of 2011, the DDC then began discussion of the next two duties assigned to them. The next task was to develop a scope of service for a downtown Master Developer; following that, the assignment was to solicit proposals for the selection of a master developer and make a recommendation to the City Council regarding the final selection. On January 31, 2012, the DDC instructed City staff to draft a scope of services for publishing and solicitation of applicants. In February, the DDC reviewed the package prepared by staff and directed staff to have the RFQ open for a period of 60 days. The following month, on April 13, the RFQ was published, with a deadline of June 7th. The package was published on the City website as well as two other websites which cater to planning and development consulting firms. The package was also sent to 26 firms with experience in a master developer arrangement. The week of June 7th, only one submission had been received, so the deadline was extended to June 21st. At the June 26th meeting of the DDC, staff distributed the submission packets to the Commission members. The Commission set their next meeting date for August 28th, and asked staff to make arrangements to have the consulting group attend for a presentation and interview. On August 28th, a representative from Catalyst Urban Development, Gateway Planning Group, and NE Development provided a presentation and interviewed with the DDC members. At the close of this meeting, the DDC members prepared score sheets and made a recommendation to be forward to the City Council that this group be selected for the task. In a joint session with the Downtown Development Commission on December 18, 2012, the members from both bodies heard a presentation by Paris Rutherford with Catalyst Urban Development and held discussion, after which the Council formally accepted the DDC's recommendation to approve the proposed scope, the Letter of Intent (with the understanding that staff will present each Phase [1-4] for City Council's review and approval for further direction), and authorized staff to negotiate a contract with the terms from the earlier presentation, and to include the identification of funding sources. Catalyst Urban Development revised the Letter of Intent to include the approval between each phase by the City Council. They also submitted a draft contract, which has been reviewed, amended, discussed, and approved by the City Attorney's office, and which is attached to this report. Conference calls and meetings were held between various City staff and Catalyst to work through insurance requirements, contract structuring, and other issues, which have now been worked out accordingly.

Related Vision Item: Provide adequate amenities for all neighborhoods.

Attract reinvestment. Develop strategic plan for recruitment. Examine liquidation of underutilized City properties.

Financial Impact: At this time, only the Phase I costs ($68,000, plus

reimbursable expenses estimated at $12,000 - $22,000, with $22,000 being the maximum allowed)

Recommendation: City staff recommends approval of this request.

Attachments: Excerpt of minutes from Joint Hearing of December 18,

2012 Revised Letter of Intent Draft contract, reviewed by City Attorney's office

Presentation: AJ Fawver, Interim Director of Development Services

SPECIAL JOINT SESSION:

BE IT REMEMBERED City Council and Downtown Development Commission convened in a special joint

meeting at 9:24 A.M., Tuesday, December 18, 2012, in the San Angelo McNease Convention Center, 500

RioConcho Drive, San Angelo, Texas. All duly authorized members of the Commission, to-wit:

Co-Chair Jim Cummings

Co-Chair Tim Edwards

Board Member Sharon Rainey Alexander

Board Member Gary Cox

Board Member Lisa Eady

Board Member John Fuentes

Board Member Jim Raymond

were present and acting, thus constituting a quorum. Whereupon, the following business was transacted:

AUTHORIZATION ON MATTERS AS LISTED BELOW RELATING TO PL-01-12, A REQUEST FOR

QUALIFICATIONS SEEKING TO RETAIN A MASTER DEVELOPER FOR THE PURPOSES OF

OVERSEEING DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT:

• ACCEPTANCE OF THE QUALIFICATIONS OF AND PROPOSED SCOPE OF SERVICES BY

CATALYST URBAN DEVELOPMENT;

• AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE LETTER OF INTENT WITH

CATALYST URBAN DEVELOPMENT

• AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO BEGIN NEGOTIATIONS

WITH CATALYST URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Planning Manager AJ Fawver and Paris M. Rutherford IV of Catalyst Urban Development, LLC, presented

background information. A copy of the report/presentation is part of the Permanent Supplemental Record.

General discussion was held on the various phases of the project, the costs associated with each phase, similar

studies in other municipalities, conducive local market place interest, expressed interest by local investors,

consultant’s expertise to recruit and showcase the City, creative collaboration and practical implementation of

community investment, investment procurement and investor networking, leveraging funds, and various funding

sources available to the City.

Commission Co-Chairs Mr. Cummings and Mr. Edwards and Board Member Ms. Rainey Alexander spoke in

support of the proposal and recommended approval.

Further discussion was held on whether Council should review the process after each proposed phase, timeline

and cost associated with each phase, whether staff should seek prior approval by City Council to proceed through

the various phases, the rate of return on City’s investment, identifying funding for the project, and acknowledging

the sunk cost within each phase of the project should City Council decide not to proceed to the next phase.

Assistant City Manager/Chief Financial Officer Michael Dane stated funding for the project has not been

appropriated; however, staff will identify funding and present options to City Council at a future meeting.

Motion, to accept the Downtown Development Commission’s recommendation to approve the proposed scope of

service, the Letter of Intent with the understanding staff will present each Phase for City Council’s review and

approval for further direction, and authorization for staff to negotiate a contract to include the identification of

funding sources, as presented, was made by Councilmember Hirschfeld and seconded by Councilmember Farmer.

Councilmember Morrison suggested postponing action on the item until further discussion and review can be held

with local investors and bankers.

Public comment was made by Andre Nicholas of NR Construction and Tommy Hiebert, Baptist Memorials Board

Member, speaking in support of the project.

A vote was taken on the motion on the floor. Motion carried unanimously.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion, to adjourn the special joint meeting, was made by Mr. Fuentes and seconded by Mr. Cox. Motion carried

unanimously.

The meeting adjourned at 10:57 A.M

CONSULTING AGREEMENT

MASTER DEVELOPER

THIS CONSULTING AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made as of ____________,

2013 (the “Effective Date”), between the City of San Angelo, Texas (“Client”) and Catalyst Urban Development, LLC, a Texas limited liability company (“Consultant”).

1. Services. Client and Consultant agree and understand that both parties are entering into this Agreement with the intent of moving towards a potential joint venture partnership and/or vertical development opportunity by Consultant, its affiliates, or other identified parties. To do so, Consultant will provide certain master developer services (“Services”) as described in more detail on Exhibit A.

2. Additional Services. Additional Services are all Services not covered in Exhibit A. Consultant

will perform Additional Services agreed to by the parties in writing, including the compensation to be paid.

3. Payment. Client agrees to pay Consultant for the Services in accordance with Exhibit B attached.

4. Independent Contractor Status. Consultant and Client agree that Consultant is an independent contractor and that neither Contractor nor Contractor's staff is or will be deemed to be an employee of Client. Client is contracting with Consultant for the Services described on Exhibit A, and Consultant reserves the right to determine the method, manner, and means by which such Services will be performed. The order or sequence in which the Services are to be performed is under the control of Consultant. Consultant is not required to perform the Services during a fixed hourly or daily time and, if the Services are to be performed at Client's premises, Consultant's time spent at the Client's premises is to be at Consultant's discretion, subject only to Client's normal business hours and security requirements. Consultant is not required to devote Consultant's full time nor the full time of Consultant's staff to the performance of the Services, and Client acknowledges that Consultant has other clients and offers services to the general public. Client will not provide any insurance coverage of any kind for Consultant or Consultant's staff, and Client will not withhold any amount that would normally be withheld from an employee's pay. All insurance coverage, payroll tax, and withholding required for Consultant and Consultant's staff will be the sole responsibility of Consultant. This Agreement is not one of general agency by Consultant for the Client. Nothing herein contained shall constitute or be constituted to be or create a partnership, joint venture, agency, employer-employee, or other relationship between Consultant and Client.

5. Confidentiality. Each party acknowledges that it may receive information relating to the other party's research, development, trade secrets, or business affairs (collectively, “Confidential Information”) as a result of the Services to be performed under this Agreement, and agrees to use reasonable efforts to keep all such Confidential Information confidential and not to disclose any such Confidential Information to any third party; provided, that Consultant may, subject to appropriate confidentiality restrictions, disclose Confidential Information to Consultant's associates and professional advisers, to the extent reasonably necessary to enable Consultant to perform Consultant's obligations under this Agreement; and further provided, that either party may disclose Confidential Information to the extent required by law. Confidential Information does not include (i) information that is, or becomes, public knowledge through no fault of the receiving party or its employees or agents; (ii) information that becomes available to the receiving party legitimately and lawfully from a third party not under a confidentiality obligation to the

other party; (iii) information that is independently developed by the receiving party without access to the other party's Confidential Information; or (iv) information that is already in the receiving party's possession prior to the execution of this Agreement and was not received in anticipation of the execution of this Agreement or the performance of the Services. The obligations contained in this Section 5 will survive the termination of this Agreement.

6. Term and Termination. Consultant shall commence providing the Services on or about _______, 2013. Either party may terminate without cause by giving not less than sixty (60) days’ written notice to the other party and this Agreement shall terminate immediately. In addition, either party may terminate for cause as follows: Consultant may terminate by written notice to Client if Consultant fails to pay fees when due and fails to cure such breach within ten (10) days after receipt of written notice from Consultant demanding same. Client may terminate by written notice to Consultant if Consultant breaches its obligations under this Agreement and fails to cure such breach within ten (10) days after receipt of written notice from Client specifying the nature of such breach and what Client asserts is required to cure.

7. Disputes. The parties have entered into this Agreement in good faith and in the belief that it is mutually advantageous to each respective party. It is with that same spirit of cooperation that the parties pledge to attempt to resolve any dispute amicably without the necessity of litigation. Accordingly, both parties agree, if any dispute arises between them relating to this Agreement, that prior to the commencement of any legal action to interpret or enforce this Agreement, the parties will first enter into non-binding mediation of the dispute in accordance with the mediation rules of the American Arbitration Association, unless litigation could be barred by an applicable statute of limitations, or in order to request equitable relief.

8. LIMITATION OF DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER CLIENT OR CONSULTANT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES HAS BEEN DISCLOSED TO THE OTHER PARTY IN ADVANCE OR COULD HAVE BEEN REASONABLY FORESEEN BY EITHER PARTY.

9. Notices. All notices required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and shall be served on the parties at the addresses set forth below. Any such notices shall be either (a) sent by overnight delivery using a nationally recognized overnight courier, in which case notice shall be deemed delivered upon receipt or refusal of receipt, or (b) sent by personal delivery, in which case notice shall be deemed delivered upon receipt. A party's address may be changed by written notice to the other party; provided, however, that no notice of a change of address shall be effective until actual receipt of such notice. Notices should be addressed as follows:

If to Client: _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ If to Consultant: Paris Rutherford

Consultant Urban Development, LLC 25 Highland Park Village, Suite 100-280

Dallas, Texas 75205 Telephone: (214) 796-6063

Email: [email protected]

10. Complete Agreement. This Agreement contains the complete agreement of the parties with

respect to the subject matter hereof and there are no other agreements, representations, or warranties, written or oral, between the parties with respect to such subject matter.

11. Severability. In the event that any provision of this Agreement is held to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable, laws, then (i) such provision will be fully severable and this Agreement will be construed and enforced as if such illegal, invalid or unenforceable provision were not a part hereof; (ii) the remaining provisions of this Agreement will remain in full force and will not be affected by such illegal, invalid or unenforceable provision or by its severance from this Agreement; and (iii) there will be added automatically as a part of this Agreement a provision as similar in terms to such illegal, invalid or unenforceable provision as may be possible and still be legal, valid and enforceable.

12. Assignment. The Client shall have the right to assign this Agreement, with the written consent of Consultant, to its successors or assigns, and all covenants and agreements herein shall inure to the benefit of, and be enforceable by or against, such successors or assigns. The terms "successors" and "assigns" shall include any natural person or any entity that buys all or substantially all of the Client's assets or all of its stock or with which the Client merges or consolidates. The rights and duties of, and benefits to, Consultant hereunder are personal to Consultant, and no such right, duty, or benefit may be assigned by Consultant.

13. Miscellaneous. A. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their

respective executors, administrators, personal representatives, heirs, successors, and permitted assigns.

B. This Agreement may not be amended or modified in any respect except by a written instrument

signed by all parties hereto. C. The failure by either party to insist upon or enforce any of its or his rights under this Agreement

shall not constitute a waiver thereof by such party or a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or a different provision hereof. No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be enforceable unless it is in writing and signed by the party against whom or which it is sought to be enforced. No waiver by any party of any breach or any provision of this Agreement shall operate or be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach.

D. THIS AGREEMENT AND THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES HERETO

SHALL BE CONSTRUED AND ENFORCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS. THIS AGREEMENT IS PERFORMABLE, AND VENUE OF ANY LITIGATION PURSUANT HERETO, SHALL BE IN DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS.

E. This Agreement supersedes any and all other agreements, other than the Purchase Agreement and

the agreements contemplated thereby, either oral or written, between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and contains all of the covenants and agreements between the parties with respect thereto.

F. The captions and Section headings used herein are for convenience only and are not a part of this

Agreement and shall not be used in construing this Agreement.

G. The use of "herein", "hereof", and similar terms shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any specific provision of this Agreement, unless the context clearly requires otherwise.

H. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an

original, and such counterparts together shall constitute one and the same document. If any action at law or in equity is necessary to enforce or interpret the terms of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys’ fees, costs, and necessary disbursements in addition to any other relief to which it or he may be entitled.

I. This Agreement is not intended to give or confer any benefits, rights, privileges, claims, actions

or remedies to any person or entity as a third party beneficiary, decree, or otherwise. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement to be effective as of the

Effective Date. CLIENT:

_______________________ _______________________ _______________________

CONSULTANT:

CATALYST URBAN DEVELOPMENT, LLC a Texas limited liability company By: Printed Name: Paris Rutherford Title: Principal

EXHIBIT A: SCOPE OF SERVICES

Phase 1: Implementation Action Plan

Task 1.1: Investment/Horizontal Land Analysis Consultant will undertake an analysis of the downtown zone to determine opportunity sites for new development. Based on Tom Green County Appraisal District data, this will include the analysis of current assessed values, vacant land, public lands, areas of declining tax base, etc. This analysis will take the form of GIS mapping to determine specific land/block/parcel groupings showing redevelopment promise. These findings will be further refined through our on-site review and determinations. Task 1.2: Market-Based Programming Consultant will prepare an opportunities study that identifies market trends in demographics, demand, land use, capital market preferences, funding sources and uses, and practical implementation concerns. This analysis will generate a specific redevelopment program concept for a range of specific project types. It is assumed that such efforts will be done in coordination with key stakeholders in one public meeting. Task 1.3: Policy Context Consultant will consolidate the recommendations from the Client’s current downtown plan (as part of its comprehensive plan update), current TIF and other incentive program potential, existing downtown zoning and development restrictions, and other policy goals gleaned from discussion with Client and stakeholders in prior meeting. This context will be compared to the results of Tasks 1.1 and 1.2 to begin to refine down to a specific target project list based on desired land use and location. Task 1.4: Ownership Evaluation Consultant will meet with specific property owners for land/block/parcel groupings identified in the previous tasks to determine their goals, pricing, etc for use in the project prioritization process below. It is anticipated these meetings will occur during a one day worksession, in separate individual meetings. Task 1.5: Project and Location Prioritization Consultant will identify the results of all tasks prepared to date to build a prioritized project list for discussion with the Client. Prioritization is often associated with a project’s probability of implementation, its ability to generate critical mass, strength of its location, and its ability to entice the market. Consultant will present its analysis of all identified project sites to the Client. This purpose will be to prioritize the projects and identify an initial phasing. Task 1.6: Implementation Timetable Consultant will create an implementation timetable to advance the prioritized projects. Timetables will include short-term (i.e. 12 months), mid-term (2-4 years) and long-term (5-10 years) efforts.

Task 1.7: Project Packaging Based on the results of the refined programming and prioritization, Consultant will assemble supporting market data, project programming, physical planning, artist rendering, pricing, financial analysis, identified sources and uses of funds, incentive programs and related public/private partnership structures (if needed), and other information for 3 prioritized projects. This information will be assembled in project packages for use in marketing discussion in phase two upon Client approval to do so.

Task 1.8: Identify Potential Project Investors and Developers Consultant will identify potential investment and developer prospects. In addition, and depending on the projects identified, Consultant and its affiliates, and/or NE Development and Construction and its affiliates will analyze these projects as a potential vertical developer/investor itself; but this process does not guarantee these parties will commit to executing such a development agreement. Task 1.9: Client Approval Consultant will present the full results of all phase one tasks to the Client for review and final approval to advance to phase two. Phase 2: Horizontal Development Positioning

Consultant will not proceed into this phase without prior approval from Client at the completion of Phase 1 work tasks.

Task 2.1: Developer/Investor Discussions Once the results of the phase one tasks are approved by the Client, Consultant will reach out to the developer/investor prospects identified in phase one to attempt to secure their interest. This process will also determine the Consultant team member’s desire to move forward as vertical developers.

Task 2.2: Horizontal Funding Strategy Depending on the requirements of the prioritized projects, Consultant will help identify and position available special finance tools to gain property control and fund horizontal improvements as appropriate. Task 2.3: Zoning Consistent with prioritized projects, Consultant will work with the Client and property owners in a coordinated effort to seek necessary zoning for these projects.

Task 2.4: Property Assembly Should the Client be required to acquire certain properties or facilitate acquisition by third-parties, Consultant will coordinate this process. Task 2.5: Market Outreach Based on the Client’s approval gained in Phase 1 and the completion of the work items listed above, Consultant will coordinate the market roll-out for these projects.

Task 2.6: Marketing Team To facilitate this outreach, Consultant will coordinate and help the Client select a brokerage firm that will to prepare marketing and public relations strategy for these projects. It is anticipated this team would include both national/regional and local entities (JLL, CBRE, Grubb & Ellis, Dierchske & Dierschke, Scott Allison Realtors, etc).

Phase 3: Vertical Development Positioning

Once the Implementation Action Plan is approved by the Client and the work associated with Phase 2 is completed or well underway, the Consultant team will undertake the following work efforts for specific projects that a third-party developer or the Consultant team desires to vertically execute. Should our team become the developer/investor, the Client may utilize a non-interested party to undertake some of the work defined below.

• Financial Analysis -- Consultant will prepare a refined financial analysis based on further developer input for Client’s more detailed understanding. This analysis will be performed with emphasis on any economic gap requiring a public/private partnership.

• Public/Private Partnership -- As third party developers/investors become interested, and if such

(initial) focus projects require public/private partnerships to properly implement, Consultant will work with the Client attorney in its drafting of public/private partnership agreements.

• Pricing of Public Improvements -- Consultant would work with civil engineer and landscape

architects on the conceptual design of necessary public improvements associated with each focus project that has gained market interest (if such improvements are the responsibility of the Client in the public/private partnership proposed), and would work with site contractors to obtain related pricing to help define or verify the pricing proposed by each third-party developer/investor.

• Bond Strategy -- Should the sale of bonds be necessary to implement the identified projects,

Consultant will assist the Client in its definition of the improvements/projects associated with such a sale. Consultant will work with the Client’s attorney and bond sales agent in its formal processing of such efforts.

• Development Agreements -- If identified third-party developer/investor is interested in moving

forward, Consultant will assist the Client in its negotiation/finalization of related development agreements. Consultant will work with the Client’s attorney in all related drafting of such agreements.

Phase 4: Construction Management / Project Oversight Once vertical development project(s) are approved by the Client, Consultant will undertake actions aimed at helping guide the implementation of horizontal improvements (public improvements, master infrastructure, etc) necessary to the vertical development(s) as defined by the Public Private Partnership. This will include such efforts as the following:

• Master Infrastructure Design -- Consultant would facilitate the engagement of civil engineers and landscape architects necessary to design and engineer construction drawings for the necessary master infrastructural improvements (public and/or private) associated with specific advancing developments.

• Refined Pricing Analysis – Based on this design process, Consultant would refine the preliminary

pricing of such improvements (as performed in Phase 1), based on detailed construction drawings.

• Bidding and Contract Negotiation – Consultant would coordinate the bidding of the master

horizontal improvements and assist the Client in its evaluation, selection, and contract negotiation of a contractor to complete the public improvements.

• Public Approvals and Permitting – Consultant would coordinate the public approvals and

permitting of the public improvements.

• Utility Provider Negotiation and Contracts – Consultant would coordinate and negotiate utility provider improvements and agreements.

• Construction Management – Consultant would assist the Client in the oversight of the

construction contract with the general contractor for the master infrastructure, reporting such progress to the Client as it progresses.

EXHIBIT B: PAYMENT TERMS

A. Fees for Services. All Services provided under the attached Consulting Agreement will be billed under the following terms. No work beyond Phase One will be executed without prior written authorization by Client. All compensation as described by phase below is exclusive to the phase and considered separate from other phase compensation.

i. Phase One – Consultant proposes to complete this work for a lump sum amount of $68,000, excluding reimbursable expenses. We estimate there may be an additional $12,000 to $22,000 for outside groups as approved by the Client to include attorneys, civil engineers, etc. Whether these are necessary will be determined in the initial tasks.

ii. Phase Two -- Upon approval by the Client, Consultant will progress into the

second phase. To complete these tasks, Consultant would receive $10,000 per month until project-related development agreement(s) are executed. It is anticipated that this will occur with a 6 month time period. If the Client chooses to acquire property, Consultant would be entitled a fee of 3% the gross purchase price as Client’s consultant.

iii. Phase Three -- Should Consultant become a developer/investor, fees for Phase

Three efforts would be part of a negotiated public/private partnership or development agreement. If Consultant engages on Client’s behalf with a third-party developer/investor to further induce implementation through the tasks identified in phase three, Consultant would provide a fee proposal for such work at the time such work and developer/investor is further defined.

iv. Phase Four Fee -- Should Consultant become a developer/investor, fees for

Phase Four efforts would be part of a negotiated public/private partnership or development agreement. If Consultant engages on Client’s behalf with a third-party developer/investor, or simply on the Client’s behalf for a non-project-related public improvement, Consultant would be entitled to a fee of 1.5% the total value of improvements for the work outlined in Task 4 for which Consultant would provide oversight. This amount would be part of the overall improvement budget and would be paid in equal monthly installments during the life of the construction period for said improvements.

v. Other On-Going Tasks -- While the work described in this letter should

constitute the primary work effort necessary to gain the market awareness necessary to urge implementation, there may be other tasks that arise out of this process that are not included here. Compensation for such tasks will be analyzed on a case-by-case basis for the Client’s approval.

B. Reimbursable Expenses and Third Party Fees.

i. Consultant’s Reimbursable Expenses: Consultant’s reimbursable expenses will be billed on a monthly basis as incurred and will be supported by copies of appropriate receipts and sub-consultant invoices. Reimbursable expenses shall include, without limitation: all reasonable travel costs and per diem expenses, reproduction and printing costs, delivery fees, presentation materials, if

applicable, professional services or sales taxes, if applicable; mileage at the current IRS prevailing rate; and other miscellaneous out-of-pocket expenses directly related to the project.

ii. Third Party Fees: Client shall be solely responsible for any an all third party

consultant fees which shall include, without limitation: architectural fees, engineering fees, economic/demographic consultants, attorneys’ fees and all other third party consultants necessary for the implementation of the Services provided hereunder by Consultant. Client shall be responsible for contracting with any third party consultants and shall pay said third parties directly.

C. Fees for Additional Services. Additional Services will be charged and billed as agreed in writing by the parties before commencement of the Additional Services. D. Invoices. Client shall invoice Consultant on a monthly basis and Client shall pay Consultant within 30 days of receipt of Client’s invoice. All invoices will be considered past due after 30 days. Past due invoices shall accrue interest at the rate of 1 ½% per month until paid in full.

EXHIBIT “B” SCOPE OF SERVICES

Phase 1: Implementation Action Plan Task 1.1: Investment/Horizontal Land Analysis Provider will undertake an analysis of the downtown zone to determine opportunity sites for new development. Based on Tom Green County Appraisal District data, this will include the analysis of current assessed values, vacant land, public lands, areas of declining tax base, etc. This analysis will take the form of GIS mapping to determine specific land/block/parcel groupings showing redevelopment promise. These findings will be further refined through our on-site review and determinations. Task 1.2: Market-Based Programming Provider will prepare an opportunities study that identifies market trends in demographics, demand, land use, capital market preferences, funding sources and uses, and practical implementation concerns. This analysis will generate a specific redevelopment program concept for a range of specific project types. It is assumed that such efforts will be done in coordination with key stakeholders in one public meeting. Task 1.3: Policy Context Provider will consolidate the recommendations from the City’s current downtown plan (as part of its comprehensive plan update), current TIF and other incentive program potential, existing downtown zoning and development restrictions, and other policy goals gleaned from discussion with City and stakeholders in prior meeting. This context will be compared to the results of Tasks 1.1 and 1.2 to begin to refine down to a specific target project list based on desired land use and location. Task 1.4: Ownership Evaluation Provider will meet with specific property owners for land/block/parcel groupings identified in the previous tasks to determine their goals, pricing, etc for use in the project prioritization process below. It is anticipated these meetings will occur during a one day worksession, in separate individual meetings. Task 1.5: Project and Location Prioritization Provider will identify the results of all tasks prepared to date to build a prioritized project list for discussion with the City. Prioritization is often associated with a project’s probability of implementation, its ability to generate critical mass, strength of its location, and its ability to entice the market. Provider will present its analysis of all identified project sites to the City. This purpose will be to prioritize the projects and identify an initial phasing. Task 1.6: Implementation Timetable Provider will create an implementation timetable to advance the prioritized projects. Timetables will include short-term (i.e. 12 months), mid-term (2-4 years) and long-term (5-10 years) efforts. Task 1.7: Project Packaging

Based on the results of the refined programming and prioritization, Provider will assemble supporting market data, project programming, physical planning, artist rendering, pricing, financial analysis, identified sources and uses of funds, incentive programs and related public/private partnership structures (if needed), and other information for 3 prioritized projects. This information will be assembled in project packages for use in marketing discussion in phase two upon City approval to do so. Task 1.8: Identify Potential Project Investors and Developers Provider will identify potential investment and developer prospects. In addition, and depending on the projects identified, Provider and its affiliates, and/or NE Development and Construction and its affiliates will analyze these projects as a potential vertical developer/investor itself; but this process does not guarantee these parties will commit to executing such a development agreement. Task 1.9: City Approval Provider will present the full results of all phase one tasks to the City for review and final approval to advance to phase two. Phase 2: Horizontal Development Positioning Provider will not proceed into this phase without prior written approval from City at the completion of Phase 1 work tasks. Task 2.1: Developer/Investor Discussions Once the results of the phase one tasks are approved by the City, Provider will reach out to the developer/investor prospects identified in phase one to attempt to secure their interest. This process will also determine the Provider team member’s desire to move forward as vertical developers. Task 2.2: Horizontal Funding Strategy Depending on the requirements of the prioritized projects, Provider will help identify and position available special finance tools to gain property control and fund horizontal improvements as appropriate. Task 2.3: Zoning Consistent with prioritized projects, Provider will work with the City and property owners in a coordinated effort to seek necessary zoning for these projects. Task 2.4: Property Assembly Should the City be required to acquire certain properties or facilitate acquisition by third-parties, Provider will coordinate this process. Task 2.5: Market Outreach Based on the City’s approval gained in Phase 1 and the completion of the work items listed above, Provider will coordinate the market roll-out for these projects. Task 2.6: Marketing Team To facilitate this outreach, Provider will coordinate and help the City select a brokerage firm that will to prepare marketing and public relations strategy for these projects. It is anticipated this team

would include both national/regional and local entities (JLL, CBRE, Grubb & Ellis, Dierchske & Dierschke, Scott Allison Realtors, etc). Phase 3: Vertical Development Positioning Once the Implementation Action Plan is approved by the City and the work associated with Phase 2 is completed or well underway, the Provider team will undertake the following work efforts for specific projects that a third-party developer or the Provider team desires to vertically execute. Should Provider become the developer/investor, the City may utilize a non-interested party to undertake some of the work defined below.

• Financial Analysis -- Provider will prepare a refined financial analysis based on further developer input for City’s more detailed understanding. This analysis will be performed with emphasis on any economic gap requiring a public/private partnership.

• Public/Private Partnership -- As third party developers/investors become interested, and if

such (initial) focus projects require public/private partnerships to properly implement, Provider will work with the City attorney in its drafting of public/private partnership agreements.

• Pricing of Public Improvements -- Provider would work with civil engineer and landscape

architects on the conceptual design of necessary public improvements associated with each focus project that has gained market interest (if such improvements are the responsibility of the City in the public/private partnership proposed), and would work with site contractors to obtain related pricing to help define or verify the pricing proposed by each third-party developer/investor.

• Bond Strategy -- Should the sale of bonds be necessary to implement the identified projects,

Provider will assist the City in its definition of the improvements/projects associated with such a sale. Provider will work with the City’s attorney and bond sales agent in its formal processing of such efforts.

• Development Agreements -- If identified third-party developer/investor is interested in

moving forward, Provider will assist the City in its negotiation/finalization of related development agreements. Provider will work with the City’s attorney in all related drafting of such agreements.

Phase 4: Construction Management / Project Oversight Once vertical development project(s) are approved by the City, Provider will undertake actions aimed at helping guide the implementation of horizontal improvements (public improvements, master infrastructure, etc) necessary to the vertical development(s) as defined by the Public Private Partnership. This will include such efforts as the following:

• Master Infrastructure Design -- Provider would facilitate the engagement of civil engineers and landscape architects necessary to design and engineer construction drawings for the necessary master infrastructural improvements (public and/or private) associated with specific advancing developments.

• Refined Pricing Analysis – Based on this design process, Provider would refine the preliminary pricing of such improvements (as performed in Phase 1), based on detailed construction drawings.

• Bidding and Contract Negotiation – Provider would coordinate the bidding of the master

horizontal improvements and assist the City in its evaluation, selection, and contract negotiation of a contractor to complete the public improvements.

• Public Approvals and Permitting – Provider would coordinate the public approvals and

permitting of the public improvements.

• Utility Provider Negotiation and Contracts – Provider would coordinate and negotiate utility provider improvements and agreements.

• Construction Management – Provider would assist the City in the oversight of the

construction contract with the general contractor for the master infrastructure, reporting such progress to the City as it progresses.

[End of Exhibit “B”]

EXHIBIT “C” COMPENSATION

Provider proposes to execute the work outlined through the specific compensation format as outlined below. This compensation is exclusive to Provider; fees for outside groups and services (additional planners, attorneys, designers, reproduction houses, travel, etc) would be reimbursable expenses as approved separately by the City if deemed necessary.

• Phase One – Provider proposes to complete this work for a lump sum amount of Sixty Eight Thousand Dollars ($68,000), excluding reimbursable expenses. Reimbursable expenses are estimated to be an additional Twelve Thousand Dollars to Twenty Two Thousand Dollars ($12,000 to $22,000) for outside groups as approved by the City to include attorneys, civil engineers, etc. Whether these are necessary will be determined in the initial tasks.

• Phase Two - Upon written authorization by the City, Provider will progress into the second phase. To complete these tasks, Provider shall receive Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) per month until project-related development agreement(s) are executed; total amount of compensation payable by City to Provider for Phase Two shall not exceed Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000), excluding approved reimbursable expenses. It is anticipated that this will occur with a 6 month time period. If the City chooses to acquire property, Provider would be entitled a fee of 3% the gross purchase price as City’s Provider.

• Phase Three - Upon written authorization by the City, Provider will progress into the third phase. Should Provider desire to become a developer/investor, fees for Phase Three efforts would be part of a negotiated public/private partnership or development agreement. If Provider engages on City’s behalf with a third-party developer/investor to further induce implementation through the tasks identified in phase three, Provider would provide a fee proposal for such work at the time such work and developer/investor is further defined.

• Phase Four - Upon written authorization by the City, Provider will progress into the fourth phase. Should Provider become a developer/investor, fees for Phase Four efforts would be part of a negotiated public/private partnership or development agreement. If Provider engages on City’s behalf with a third-party developer/investor, or simply on the City’s behalf for a non-project-related public improvement, Provider would be entitled to a fee of 1.5% the total value of improvements for the work outlined in Task 4 for which Provider would provide oversight. This amount would be part of the overall improvement budget and would be paid in equal monthly installments during the life of the construction period for said improvements.

• Other On-Going Tasks - While the work described herein should constitute the primary work effort necessary to gain the market awareness necessary to urge implementation, there may be other tasks that arise out of this process that are not included here. Compensation for such tasks will be analyzed on a case-by-case basis and Provider shall not commence such tasks without prior written authorization by City.

[End of Exhibit “C”]

City of San Angelo



From: John Seaton, Risk Manager

Subject: Agenda Item for 3/21/13 Council Meeting

Contact: John Seaton, Risk Management 657-4359

Caption: Regular Item

Acceptance of the FY 2012 Actuarial Report submitted by Jason Martin of Towers Watson: on 3/5/13 and approval of their recommendation and authorizing funding for the self-insurance fund consisting of the Workers’ Compensation Fund in the amount of $2,675,000 and the Property Casualty Fund in the amount of $1,973,000.

Summary: John Seaton, Risk Manager will update Council on the City’s self-insurance fund activity for 2012, and recommend funding approval for 2013.

History: Annual report to Council.

Financial Impact: The amounts approved for the Property/Casualty and Workers’ Compensation funds will determine the availability of funds for claims handling for the period 10/1/12-9/30/13.

Related Vision Item

Not applicable

Recommendation: Staff recommends Council approval of the Actuary’s recommended $2,675,000 in funding for the Workers’ Compensation fund and $1,973,000 in funding for the Property Casualty fund.

Attachments:

Presentation: Power Point presentation

Publication: none

Reviewed by

Director:

Lisa Marley, HR/Risk Director

City of San Angelo Parks & Recreation



From: Carl White, Parks & Recreation Director

Subject: Agenda Item for May 21, 2013, Council Meeting

Contact: Carl White, Parks & Recreation Director, 234-1724

Caption: Regular Agenda Item

Consideration of adopting the 2013 Twin Buttes Reservoir Recreation Use Plan and any action related thereto.

Summary: Staff recommends adoption of the 2013 Twin Buttes Reservoir Recreation Use Plan. See attached Executive Summary for additional background information.

Although the City has managed the Bureau of Reclamation’s Twin Buttes Reservoir property for decades, a Recreation Use Plan had yet to be developed. This plan speaks to all of the major land use issues and provides solutions and guidance for addressing them. Follow up action with the Bureau, City Staff and City Council will be needed.

History: On July 19, 2011, the Council authorized staff to negotiate an agreement between the City and Texas Outdoors Consulting for the development of a Twin Buttes Reservoir Recreation Use Plan and authorized the Mayor and/or the City Manager to execute said agreement.

Financial Impact: The City incurs no expense with adopting the plan. The cost of this plan was $18,000, shared 50% with the Bureau of Reclamation, therefore the cost to the City was $9,000.

Related Vision Item: N/A

Other Information/

Recommendation:

The Bureau of Reclamation has reviewed the plan and provided edits which we have incorporated. Staff recommends approval.

Attachments: Proposed Plan for Adoption and Executive Summary.

Presentation: PowerPoint

Publication: N/A

Reviewed by

Director:

Rick Weise, Assistant City Manager


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Twin Buttes Reservoir

Recreation Use Plan

2012

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CONTENTS

Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................... 2

Assessment of Natural and Cultural Resources ............................................................................................................. 3

Assessment of Current Recreation Use ....................................................................................................................... 11

Challenges .................................................................................................................................................................... 18

Successful Park Models ............................................................................................................................................... 23

Texas State Park Model ........................................................................................................................................... 23

Off-Road Vehicles (ORV) Best Management Practices ............................................................................................ 28

Hunting Best Management Practices ...................................................................................................................... 31

Innovative Partnerships ........................................................................................................................................... 35

Public Participation ...................................................................................................................................................... 37

General Public Meeting ........................................................................................................................................... 37

Stakeholder Visioning Workshop............................................................................................................................. 39

Public Survey............................................................................................................................................................ 44

Planning Guidelines ..................................................................................................................................................... 49

Recreation Use Zones .............................................................................................................................................. 49

Management Recommendations ............................................................................................................................ 52

Capital Improvements ............................................................................................................................................. 58

Special Events .......................................................................................................................................................... 59

Funding Opportunities ................................................................................................................................................. 60

Conceptual Maps ......................................................................................................................................................... 63

Appendix ...................................................................................................................................................................... 74

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INTRODUCTION

Twin Buttes Dam and Reservoir consist of approximately 12,858 acres of land, of which 9,800 acres are included in

the conservation pool. The reservoir and surrounding land is part of the San Angelo Project administered by the

U.S. Department of Interior; Bureau of Reclamation. The

reservoir was created by the construction of Twin Buttes

Dam in 1963 in Tom Green County, Texas. The Middle

Concho River and Spring Creek form the North Pool, while

the South Concho River forms the South Pool, and the two

pools of the lake are connected via an equalization channel.

The recreation area is managed by the City of San Angelo via

a contract with the Bureau of Reclamation. The reservoir

provides flood control, irrigation, and municipal drinking

water, while the surrounding land and shoreline allows for

many recreational opportunities such as fishing, hunting, and

camping.

Challenges the area faces are fluctuating water levels due to

drought conditions, management of mesquite, salt cedar,

and willow baccharis, road maintenance and vehicular

management, managing litter and illegal dumping, and maintaining public safety of multiple user groups. On the

positive side, the open space that Twin Buttes affords is a tremendous natural resource, essentially in the City of

San Angelo’s backyard, that could be a fantastic public recreation area given some improvements and

management actions. This plan aims to explore the different options available for the future of Twin Buttes

Reservoir Recreation Area through review of case studies of successful park models, public input, and best

practices in natural resource management.

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ASSESSMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES

Water Bodies

Twin Buttes Reservoir is the centerpiece of the Recreation Area, designed and constructed for 640,568 acre feet of

total storage capacity (including flood control) inundating 23,508 acres of land. The San Angelo Project would

consist of approximately 9,800 water surface acres, 3,060 land acres, and 55 miles of shoreline if the lake was filled

to conservation pool level of 1,940 ft. At the time of this publication, current pool elevation was 1,890.12 ft. with

the reservoir being 4.1% full at 7,705.27 acre-feet of water.

The reservoir has only been above elevation 1,930 ft. twice since 1980, and approximately 5,900 surface acres are

inundated at this elevation, potentially opening up additional lands for interruptible uses.

Spring Creek and the Middle Concho River flow into the North Pool of the reservoir, which is the largest, main pool

of the reservoir complex. The South Concho River flows into the South Pool of the reservoir, which is the smaller

and shallower pool and is most affected by evaporation. This evaporation loss has contributed to a decision (at the

time of this publication) to pump the remaining water out of the South Pool into the North Pool to salvage the

remaining water from evaporation. Given the reservoir’s main function of providing drinking water – the

conservation of water is a priority – and this presents challenges to recreational use which will be explored further

in this plan.

Vegetation

The Twin Buttes Reservoir Recreation Area is located in Tom Green County which lies at the crossroads of the

Edwards Plateau and the Rolling Plains eco-regions in Texas shown in the Gould Ecoregions of Texas map below.

The Recreation Area falls within the Plains eco-region and has plants such as buffalo, grama, wheat, and Indian

grasses, as well as mesquites, salt cedars, willow baccharis, ashe juniper, cat’s claw acacia, prickly pear, cacti, and

yucca. The river and creek bottom areas house pecan trees, and some oak trees.

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The primary vegetation in the Recreation Area is

by far mesquite, which poses problems when

unchecked. Mesquite trees are very hardy,

drought tolerant plants that can draw water up

from the water table using their very long tap

roots. The overgrowth of mesquites obviously

poses a problem in an arid area with a reservoir

designed to hold water.

Additionally, salt cedar is prominent in the Twin

Buttes Reservoir Recreation Area, and is an

invasive species with a similar long tap root that

draws water from the water table. Willow

baccharis is another aggressive invader species

found in the Twin Buttes area that has little value

for wildlife or livestock and competes with other

more desirable vegetation. Mesquite, salt cedar,

and willow baccharis continue to invade new

areas of the Recreation Area as the reservoir

levels drop due to drought conditions.

The Upper Colorado River Authority, in coordination with the Bureau of Reclamation, has engaged in herbicide

spraying of these brush species to maintain the water storage capacity of the reservoir and water flow of

tributaries. The following maps show areas surrounding Twin Buttes Reservoir that have been sprayed with

herbicide to control this vegetation.

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Wildlife

Common wildlife of the Rolling Plains eco-region and Twin Buttes Reservoir

Recreation Area include key hunting species such as whitetail deer, Rio

Grande turkey, mourning dove, quail, and feral hogs. Small mammals such

as foxes, bobcats, rabbits, skunks, and squirrels also call the area home.

Reptile species that inhabit the Twin Buttes area include the Texas horned

lizard and the western diamondback rattlesnake.

The reservoir provides habitat for several species of fish that have been

stocked over the years - Largemouth bass, White bass, White crappie,

Sunfish, Channel, Flathead & Blue catfish. The reservoir also provides

critical stop-over habitat for migrating bird species such as ducks, pelicans,

grebes, wrens, herons, and hawks.

All of the wildlife present affords great viewing opportunities for nature

lovers and photographers, as well as great public hunting opportunities for

San Angeloans and visitors to enjoy.

Cultural Resources

There are approximately 200 archeological sites recorded within the boundaries of the Twin Buttes Project. A

complete archeological study was done in 2001 (Twin Buttes Archaeological Report, David L. Nickels and Raymond

P. Mauldin,) which provides a unique picture and history of the lives of earlier inhabitants from both the

prehistoric and historic periods. The remains of early historic structures and farmsteads are found all around the

reservoir. Historic Indian Tribes such as Comanche, Apache, and Kiowa frequented the area. Prehistoric Indian

sites representing over 10,000 years of occupation are common, and unique paleontological sites show evidence

of life from before the first humans arrived. These sites are all extremely important, and protecting them is not

only very beneficial to the community, but is also required under several Federal and State laws.

One of the more easily-identifiable sites is in an area

that is frequented by recreationists on a rock cliff

overlooking the Middle Concho River. The site is home

to bedrock mortar holes that were used by early

inhabitants to grind things like seeds, mesquite beans,

corn and nuts. Currently this site is not protected from

vehicular traffic and is not interpreted to the public via

signage or other form of map or brochure material.

The best way to protect and preserve these valuable

sites is to educate the public on their importance.

Wherever possible, cultural and historical resources

should be incorporated into future projects. Well

researched interpretive signs and brochures would not

only engage the public in protecting these valuable sites, but could also significantly enhance the recreational

experience of those using the park. These interpretive efforts would not only educate on the historical importance

of the sites, but would also provide information about the penalties for damaging these resources. For example,

metal detector use is not allowed on federal property except in limited situations where a permit is issued and the

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impacts to the area have been previously evaluated

under guidelines of the National Environmental Policy

Act. Additionally, off road vehicles can cause extreme

damage to archeological sites. There is also the very

real prospect that human remains associated with

these sites may be exposed by erosion and

recreational activities. The Native American Graves

Protection and Repatriation Act established very

specific requirements for protection and repatriation

of Native American human remains that might be

encountered, and this information should be

conveyed to the public.

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ASSESSMENT OF CURRENT RECREATION USE

Currently there are many different types of recreational activities that are popular at Twin Buttes Reservoir

Recreation Area. This section highlights the various activities and identifies any organized groups associated with

the activity currently - whether a legal or illegal use as defined by the Bureau of Reclamation.

All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Trail Riding

There is an organized group of motorized trail riders known as the San Angelo Dirt Riders, who are very invested in

the future of the Twin Buttes Recreation Area. The group has built a network of single-track motorized trails for

all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) or motorcycle “dirt bikes” and works to maintain them and self-police them. The group

has also built trail signage and installed them on the trails to direct visitors, as well as collected GPS coordinates to

create a trail map available on the group’s website. The trail map has also been provided to city officials for

emergency management and to address any 911 calls that may come from the parks’ trails.

The San Angelo Dirt Riders group has initiated clean-up events on their own, to address the litter and dumping

problem in areas of the trail network, but many members are frustrated by the lack of area management and the

continued occurrence of more dumping after they have just cleaned up an area. The Dirt Riders support safe and

regulated trail riding, and are in favor of instituting common sense rules such as riding with helmets and no

drinking and driving.

There are visitors who ride ATVs or dirt bikes in other areas of the park, and not on the designated trails, and this

could pose a problem for public safety. For instance, an ATV rider could collide with a trail runner, or the few

visitors that have been witnessed racing around the parking lot could collide with a vehicle or other visitors in the

parking lot.

Legally, Reclamation lands are closed to all off road vehicle (ORV) use unless an area is specifically designated as an

ORV area. If the City of San Angelo wishes to develop a designated ORV use area at this location, coordination

with Reclamation should begin. The following map shows the current trail system developed by the San Angelo

Dirt Riders group.

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Trail Running & Mountain Biking

Trail running and mountain biking are two other popular activities that occur mainly in a specific area of the Twin

Buttes Recreation Area known as “Spillway Hill” near the reservoir’s spillway and the boundary with Middle

Concho Park. The trail running and mountain biking community has built the trail network in this area and has

collected GPS coordinates and created a trail map to share with the running and biking community.

The Spillway Hill trails are not signed on the ground, but are marked on the following map and add up to a 5.5 mile

loop. The problem with Spillway Hill is that motorized traffic is not restricted and the area currently sees a lot of

full-size vehicle “rock-crawling” or off-road driving. It is evident on the map that there are other trails or roads that

cross the running and biking trails, posing a problem for public safety.

There are organized groups in the trail running and mountain biking community and they are the San Angelo Road

Lizards Running Club (www.roadlizards.org) and the San Angelo Bicycling Association

(www.sanangelobicycleassociation.com.) The Road Lizards Running Club hosts races within Twin Buttes

Recreation Area at various times of the year in the Spillway Hill trail area and both groups have hosted clean-ups of

the trails they use.

The San Angelo Bicycling Association has developed a map of their mountain biking trail course that is included

below. Most of the mountain biking trails are the same trails that the running club uses and since these two uses

are compatible uses, there are little problems. However, some of the mountain biking course travels along other

http://www.roadlizards.org/

http://www.sanangelobicycleassociation.com/

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dirt roads and trails where vehicle access is not restricted, thus causing a potential problem. The group’s map

denotes one portion of the trail on the west side as a single-track trail (meaning narrow and one-directional), yet

this trail is not signed on the ground, thus a new visitor would not be aware of the direction they are supposed to

travel unless they had prior access to the group’s map.

Hunting

Hunting is allowed at Twin Buttes Recreation Area but is restricted to only bow hunting and hunting with a shotgun

(no slugs). No other sorts of firearms may be fired at Twin Buttes and no firearms may be discharged outside of

designated hunting seasons. Currently, no permit structure is in place which means hunters do not have to

register with the city and do not have to pay any fees to hunt. Hunters are required to follow all state regulations

which are in the Parks & Wildlife Code and all federal regulations specific to Bureau of Reclamation land which are

43 CFR Part 423 and Part 429.

Most hunters are likely law-abiding recreationists, and the many who turned out for public meetings expressed

their disdain for those few hunters who are not following the rules. After spending a few minutes browsing the

posts on the local bow hunting thread, www.texasbowhunter.com, it is evident that there is much confusion as to

what the hunting regulations actually are at Twin Buttes Recreation Area. Since it isn’t managed by a traditional

http://www.texasbowhunter.com/

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agency such as the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, or managed in a traditional way with a permitting system,

there is a sense of “anything goes” prevalent throughout the comments listed on the website thread.

The city has established designated hunting areas within the park, which is essentially the entire park, except for

the main entrance area off of Twin Buttes Marina Road. The designations merely delineate the areas for reference

purposes, and the regulations don’t differ between the areas. There are also no markings or signage on the

ground to delineate where one area ends and another area starts unless there is a geographical boundary such as

Spring Creek. This could pose a potential problem if a hunter was near the boundary of a hunting area and the

public area near the boat ramps and fired in the direction of the boat ramps.

Waterfowl hunting is also a popular activity at Twin

Buttes Reservoir; however as water levels shrink, the

opportunities are diminished. There are two local

organized Ducks Unlimited chapters in San Angelo – the

San Angelo chapter (www.facebook.com/pages/San-

Angelo-Ducks-Unlimited-Chapter), and the Angelo State

University chapter

(www.facebook.com/angelostateducksunlimited.) The

San Angelo chapter has already offered their assistance

for future volunteer labor projects such as installing

floating docks at the South Pool for ease of launching

small boats and kayaks.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/San-Angelo-Ducks-Unlimited-Chapter

http://www.facebook.com/pages/San-Angelo-Ducks-Unlimited-Chapter

http://www.facebook.com/angelostateducksunlimited

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Fishing

Fishing is a popular activity at Twin Buttes Reservoir, but as water levels shrink the opportunity to launch boats is

limited. Currently, all boat ramps are dry so only small craft such as flat-bottom boats or canoes or kayaks can be

launched into the water to fish deeper areas of the reservoir. Shoreline fishing is still available on both the North

Pool and the South Pool of the reservoir, however as the water recedes, the visitor has to drive farther and farther

in the dry lake bed to reach the shore.

Fishermen must follow all state fish and game regulations. There is an organized group of fishermen in the San

Angelo area, the Concho Bass Club, which utilizes Twin Buttes Reservoir for some of its fishing tournaments. This

group has many members who are concerned and invested about the future of Twin Buttes Recreation Area.

Windsurfing

Unbeknownst to many area residents, there is a small,

dedicated group of windsurfers who utilize Twin Buttes

Reservoir for this recreational activity. Windsurfers

particularly enjoy the South Pool of Twin Buttes Reservoir

for its gradually sloping shorelines (for ease of launching)

and for the favorable winds that are present there. Low

water levels are also a challenge for the windsurfing

community, because as water levels drop, access to

launching spots becomes more of a challenge to get to.

The following map shows the desirable launching spots

for windsurfing enthusiasts at the North Pool at the end

of Twin Buttes Marina Road.

An additional issue for the windsurfers is the fact that the waters of the South Pool have been pumped to the

North Pool during the summer months of the current drought situation. This was conducted to decrease

evaporation losses and utilize the remaining water in the South Pool. The San Angelo Project’s authorizing

legislation lists recreation and wildlife benefits after irrigation, municipal, domestic and industrial use, and

therefore recreation activities are subject to a lower priority and would be impacted by available water supply

demands of the project.

Kayaking

Kayaking the reservoir is a popular activity and is often enjoyed in

tandem with other recreational activities such as fishing or

waterfowl hunting. Currently, there are no specific facilities for

launching a kayak, a visitor can drive down to the shoreline and

put in virtually anywhere they see fit.

Geocaching

Geocaching is a unique recreational activity where a person uses a GPS unit and coordinates found online to

participate in a “treasure hunt” of sorts to find “caches” placed by others, often in park areas. Once the cache has

been found, the participant often signs their name in a logbook in the cache box and/or takes out or places small

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trinkets in the box for others to find. Geocaching enthusiasts are often also advocates for parks (like other

recreationists) and often pick up trash along their adventures.

The activity has become very popular in recent years and the Twin Buttes Recreation Area has no shortage of

caches. According to several area geocaching websites, there are anywhere from 40-60 caches located in the Twin

Buttes Recreation Area.

Camping

Primitive camping is another recreational activity that is fairly popular at Twin Buttes Recreation Area, however

with limited management there have been some challenges. There currently are no designated campsites, nor are

there any facilities such as hook-ups or restrooms. There are a few scattered picnic tables available off the main

Twin Buttes Marina Road that could be used as a “campsite” but most are in poor condition.

Many visitors enjoy the primitive nature of the camping experience at Twin Buttes, however with little

management or directional signage campers can set up camp virtually anywhere – within hunting areas, right on

the water’s edge in prime windsurfing launch spots or fishing spots, or too close to motorized ATV trails.

Horseback Riding

The popularity of the Twin Buttes Recreation Area for

horseback riding is unknown, though it can be surmised

due to the property’s large size, that some equestrian

owners do use the area for horseback riding. There was

one equestrian owner who participated in a public

meeting who expressed the idea that equestrian trails at

Twin Buttes would be beneficial for the equestrian

community. The nearby San Angelo State Park is very

popular for horseback riding and the terrain of the two

properties are similar, thus horseback riding could be

popular at Twin Buttes, however the current use of the

property for this activity is undetermined at this time.

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CHALLENGES

There are several challenges that the City of San Angelo faces in regards to management of the Twin Buttes

Recreation Area. There have been periods of time where the area was more controlled, with a manned entrance

station, restroom facilities, and camping areas. But in the most recent two decades facing budget cuts and limited

political will, the area has been largely “left alone” with little oversight and little maintenance. Restroom facilities

were removed and all that remains currently are a few covered picnic tables in poor condition.

Litter and Illegal Dumping

Because of little oversight and no controlled access, litter and

illegal dumping has become a big problem at Twin Buttes

Recreation Area. There are many areas where people have

driven into the area and dumped a truck load of contents onto

the ground or down into ravines and creek beds. Items such as

couches, mattresses, televisions, plastic swimming pools,

sheetrock, carpet, and general trash have all been spotted in

various areas of the recreation area.

Local stakeholder groups such as the San Angelo Dirt Riders

have maintained trails for OHV riding in the north section of the

recreation area, and have held volunteer clean-ups of the area, only to see more dumping occur a few weeks later.

The group is frustrated because with unlimited use of vehicles in the area and uncontrolled access, the dumping

problem will continue to the detriment of their hard work and stewardship.

Additionally, some hunters have been bringing in material such as wooden pallets and brush from their home, to

build permanent hunting blinds. Permanent blinds are not allowed on public hunting lands, and any material

brought in from outside constitutes illegal dumping and/or abandonment of property. The only blinds that are

allowed per federal regulations are temporary blinds that are carried in and out each day.

Trash from some general visitors, some fisherman, and fireworks use, is also a problem in the recreation area.

While there are some trash cans still in the area, they are only emptied on a limited schedule, allowing for the

possibility of some overflow and/or the windy conditions to blow the litter out of the receptacles and into the

brush. Plus, as the water recedes, fisherman are traveling farther and farther away from the existing receptacles

and a few who exhibit irresponsible behavior are leaving their trash near the water’s edge instead of packing it out

in their vehicle to the nearest trash can.

The recreation area also has some historical use of

personal fireworks use by visitors. The area has

become over the last two decades as “the place to

shoot fireworks” due to its large open areas and lack

of regulations. The litter from the fireworks is a

tremendous problem because it often produces such

small pieces of paper and litter that is difficult to pick

up out of the grass and brush. City officials have

attempted to alleviate the problem by placing a

dumpster in the parking lot for visitors to use for

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their fireworks trash and other trash, but to no avail. The previous photograph shows the parking lot littered with

fireworks trash and a fairly empty dumpster sitting amongst it all.

Illicit Activities

There have been reports by stakeholder groups and city staff that there are illicit and illegal activities occurring in

the recreation area due to its isolation and lack of oversight. Suspicious looking vehicles have been spotted

hanging around in the parking lots, only to drive away quickly when law enforcement arrives to patrol the area.

Drug paraphernalia has also been spotted in the parking lot areas of the park.

Additionally, while not a common occurrence, human remains were found near the south shore of the North Pool

in 2008 in relation to an earlier homicide in San Angelo. The remoteness of the location and lack of “closing time”

with gated entrance, and lack of on-site management and law enforcement creates an environment where this

kind of criminal activity can take place. If the recreation area had controlled access with an entrance fee required,

then this type of activity would be reduced if not eliminated.

Little Vehicular Management

There is one main paved road that enters the Twin Buttes Recreation Area from the north and it is Twin Buttes

Marina Road. From that main road, a maintained dirt road veers east back towards Middle Concho Park where the

dividing property line is at the dam and spillway. There is also a maintained dirt road that enters the recreation

area in the south portion near the South Pool, but it branches out into many unmaintained dirt “road” trails. Other

than the paved road and the two maintained dirt roads, there are no other official roads within the recreation

area, yet there are numerous dirt roads and trails that vehicles and OHV’s have created all over the property. In

some areas, dirt roads split around trees only to come back to each other, or some roads dead end into brush that

has overtaken the previous “road”, thus a new one is created adjacent to the old path. This unfettered vehicle

access has created problems such as a maze of dirt roads with no clear direction or signage for visitors, plus it has

created paths to the backcountry areas where there are no witnesses and dumping can occur. Additionally, in

areas where the unfettered vehicle access overlaps the areas of active recreation such as OHV trails, mountain bike

trails, and running trails, there is a potential for accidents that could be fatal.

Reclamation Manual LND 01-03 – Recreation Program Management provides guidelines to ensure effective

management of public outdoor recreation on Bureau of Reclamation lands and water bodies. This Directive and

Standard (D&S) benefits Reclamation because it establishes the roles, responsibilities, and direction that provide

consistency in planning, developing, and managing public outdoor recreation resources on Reclamation lands and

water bodies.

Section 22 of this D&S states “Off-Road Vehicle Use. Reclamation lands will be closed to off-road vehicle (ORV) use

unless, through an approved planning process, a Reclamation area is designated as limited or open to off-road

vehicle ORV use and conditions of use are specifically described. The process of determining whether an area,

road, or trail is designated as open to ORV use, open to limited use, closed to use, and the level of use allowed will

include a combined public involvement process, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, and the

development of planning documents. For more information concerning the rules, regulations, and procedures for

use of ORVs on Reclamation lands, see 43 CFR part 420; EO 11644, dated February 8, 1972; and EO 11989, dated

May 24, 1977.”

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Low Water Levels

Low water levels and continuously receding shorelines are a major challenge not only for the city’s drinking water

supply, but also for recreational use. Currently, at the time of this publication, all 4 boat ramps into the reservoir

are unusable due to low water levels. Because the water has receded so much, the boat ramps have essentially

become vehicle ramps into the area that was once

covered by water. Vehicles are not contained in any

manner and can drive wherever there is a blazed trail or

road, or wherever they decide to blaze a new road. Most

visitors are driving directly to the water’s edge to be able

to fish or launch kayaks, but then they are also driving

along the shorelines creating concentric rings of

trails/roads around the lake that can be viewed on

satellite or aerial imagery.

Low water levels not only create access problems for

fishermen and kayakers, they also present access

problems for windsurfers. A low grade slope or “beach

area” is preferred for a windsurfing launch area and as the water recedes it creates unmanageable slopes in some

areas, making access more difficult for this type of recreational activity. Additionally, low water levels crowd more

users into a smaller space than before, creating the potential for conflicts among user groups vying for diminishing

recreational space on the water.

Low water levels also contribute to stress on wildlife, which have to venture farther and farther to access water.

Additionally, as the water level decreases it makes the area less desirable habitat for migratory bird species, and it

may affect the number of birds that stop over. This would decrease the amount of viewing opportunities for

birders and photographers and would decrease the amount of hunting opportunities for duck hunters.

Stakeholder Group Conflict

Stakeholder group conflict can and does occur at Twin Buttes Reservoir, just as it does in any recreation area with

competing groups utilizing a limited amount of space. Most of the time, stakeholder groups get along fine, and the

organized groups who utilize Twin Buttes have defined their own unofficial areas for their particular activity.

However, there have been instances where a few irresponsible individuals participating in one of these activities in

an inappropriate way has caused conflict for other stakeholder groups. It is inevitable that some of these

individuals will be associated with a specific stakeholder group given the activity they are participating in, even if

they are not formally part of the organized group or following its accepted behaviors or ethics. For instance, a

person discharging firearms will probably be associated with hunters, a person riding an ATV haphazardly will be

associated with the trail riders, and a kayaker seen littering will be associated with kayakers, when in reality the

majority of the group of recreationists cannot be characterized by these few individuals.

More specifically, there have been reports of dirt bike riders or ATV riders who are not associated with the

organized San Angelo Dirt Riders racing in circles around the parking lots or riding off designated trails in certain

areas, creating a danger to themselves and other visitors. The Dirt Riders group does not endorse this type of

behavior and wants controlled access to the area, and rules established and enforced for safe operations of all-

terrain vehicles on designated trails. Creating designated areas for activities, such as a designated ORV area,

through the proper planning process with Reclamation is something that each stakeholder group should

coordinate with the City of San Angelo.

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Additionally, there have been reports by city staff of hunters bringing in materials to construct permanent hunting

blinds in the recreation area which is a violation of federal regulations. These hunters are essentially trying to

stake out their “own area” by creating permanent blinds and this creates conflicts amongst hunters in this public

hunting area, in addition to being against federal regulations. The unfettered access hunters have via full-sized

vehicles also has the potential to create conflict between hunters on foot or bow hunters positioned in tree stands.

There have been a few reports of people driving vehicles

right past other hunters that are quietly staked out, only

to have the wildlife scared away by the vehicle noise.

There are also reports of firearms being discharged

outside of designated hunting seasons, and much

evidence of skeet and trap shooting debris, which are also

associated with the hunting group, whether a fair

association or not.

Essentially, the irresponsible users as a group should be

eliminated – so that the rest of the law-abiding and

stewardship oriented groups can enjoy the area through

their recreational activity of choice.

Public Safety

While there currently is not a huge problem of conflict amongst stakeholder groups, there is a great potential for

conflict between motorized and non-motorized use of the area, whether it be full size vehicles, ATV’s, and boats,

or trail runners, mountain bikers, and kayakers. The potential for a fatal incident exists given the lack of control of

full-sized vehicular traffic and reports of full-size vehicles attempting to drive on established ATV trails or

running/biking trails. This potential stakeholder conflict then becomes a public safety issue.

Best management practices in park management would support separation of

motorized and non-motorized recreational activities wherever possible. On a

reservoir for example, motorized boats would be serviced by a boat ramp and most of

their boating would take part in the main body or center of the reservoir. Kayaks and

canoes could be launched at the same ramp that motorized boats use, but they do not

need the same amount of depth of water to launch. They are more likely to paddle on

the edges of the reservoir or in secluded or shallow water arms of the reservoir, thus

they would be better served by a separate launching dock in a less crowded area.

Additionally, motorized and non-motorized trail use should be separated if trail conditions do not allow for the

integration of the two types of activities. There are some multi-use trails operated by the U.S. Forest Service that

allow motorcycles or ATV’s as well as equestrian, hiking, and mountain biking. The trail conditions must provide a

greater width for multi-use and longer lines of sight to prevent collisions, and most of these multi-use trails are old

logging roads. The current trails at Twin Buttes are single track (meaning narrow for one-way traffic only), and

have lots of sharp curves and hills which make them unfit candidates for mixing motorized and non-motorized uses

on the same trails.

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The use of firearms on the property for anything other than legal hunting

purposes poses a significant risk to public safety and needs to be

addressed by city staff. There are many piles of shotgun shells across the

property, pieces of clay shooting discs on the ground, and holes shot

through what little signage there is within the recreation area. This

evidence coupled with reports of people hearing gunshots on holidays

such as the Fourth of July, or gunshots throughout the day outside of

hunting seasons, identifies that there is a problem with people discharging

firearms illegally within the recreation area. Some of the areas where

shotgun shell litter is present are very near areas where other active

recreation is taking place such as the running trails, posing a danger to

public safety.

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SUCCESSFUL PARK MODELS

There are several successful park models in the United States, and their positive attributes will be analyzed in this

plan and correlated with the challenges at Twin Buttes. Additionally, the consultant personally interviewed the

Park Superintendent for another reservoir recreation area that is operating on Bureau of Reclamation land in the

same Oklahoma-Texas Area district – the Quartz Mountain Arts & Conference Center and Nature Park – to gather

insight into their park model and management challenges. Those findings will be explored further in this section.

TEXAS STATE PARK MODEL

The Texas State Park System, while faced with financial constraints, is still one of the model systems of park

management systems in the country. The agency does a phenomenal job of balancing conservation, visitor use,

wildlife habitat, interpretation of historic sites, and active and passive recreation throughout the properties they

manage. The model can be broken down into several aspects which all contribute to the success of the model.

Vehicle control

To preserve the park’s resources, protect wildlife habitat, and maintain public safety, vehicle traffic and parking is

strictly controlled in the state park model. Paved or maintained dirt roads direct park visitors to the various

recreation areas, campgrounds, boat ramps, parking areas, etc. Signage informs visitors that parking is only

allowed on the pavement or in designated areas for parking, especially in campground areas where the impact is

the greatest. Wooden bollards or stone boulders are used to line roadways or delineate parking areas in parts of

the park where it is necessary to control traffic physically.

As far as driving vehicles “off-road” or on designated “off-road” trails, there is currently only one park –

Eisenhower State Park - where this is allowed in the state park model. However, the Texas Parks & Wildlife

Department recognizes off-road trails as a need in the state and has made efforts to increase opportunities for this

recreational activity to occur safely and in non-sensitive areas. Currently, across the state there are 13 different

parks at the commercial, county, and national level that are supported by Texas Parks & Wildlife and more sites

are being studied and developed every year.

Designated use zones

Best management practices in the state park model call for designated use zones in park planning and

management of resources. Camping areas where intensive use will take place are located in the least sensitive

areas and away from critical wildlife areas such as nesting sites or fragile watering holes. Day-use areas, where

visitors come for the day to enjoy the park but do not stay overnight, are normally located in separate areas from

where the overnight camping areas are located. The separation of the two groups diminishes the amount of

vehicle traffic that is coming through the campground areas since the day-use visitors are directed to other areas.

This in turn creates a quieter environment for the overnight campers and allows the roadways to be used for

walkers and children biking, etc.

The state park model also allows for designated hunting areas within some state parks and in other state

properties such as Wildlife Management Areas (WMA). The designated hunting areas are located away from

camping areas and day-use areas for public safety reasons and any trails that cross the hunting area are

temporarily closed. In parks not large enough for separate hunting areas away from camping and day-use areas,

the entire park is temporarily closed for the duration of the hunt (usually weekend periods.)

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Controlled access

Controlled access via manned gates or “Iron Rangers” (self-pay stations) is a hallmark of the state park model. All

state parks have defined entrances with gateway signage that welcomes the visitor to the park. Some entrances

have more elaborate stone columns and signage while others have more simple wooden signs, but all have

entrance signage. This lets the visitor know they are entering a “managed” area.

In addition to the entrance signage there is almost

always a gate that can be closed and locked at night

at the park’s closure time for any visitors not staying

overnight to camp. The locked gate provides security

for campers in some cases where parks are near

urban areas, but more importantly prevents any un-

registered visitors from entering the park. If visitors

are to arrive late, after the gate has been locked,

then arrangements are usually made at the time of

campground reservations for the visitor to be given

the access code to the gate.

Whether there is a physical gate or not, there is

almost always an entrance station that is manned at

certain hours to collect camping and entrance fees. If the entrance station is closed, there is signage that directs

the visitor to either pay at a self-pay station (known as “Iron Rangers”) or to proceed to a campsite and then return

in the morning to pay the fees. When physical rangers (or volunteers) come back on duty they then monitor the

“Iron Rangers” and verify that those visitors in the park have registered and paid any fees due.

The key here is that the use of gates, manned entrance stations, or self-pay stations (that are still monitored), are

all methods for controlling access to the park which aids in eliminating negative behaviors or illegal activities.

Park Host Program

The park host concept has become even more popular in the last several decades as publicly-funded budgets for

parks have dwindled. It is a major component of the successful Texas state park model, as well as in other states

and at the national level. Essentially, a park host program uses volunteer labor to perform park operation duties

that were traditionally performed by paid park staff.

The “Park Host” is usually a retired couple who own their own recreational

vehicle (RV) and, in exchange for a free campsite and hook-ups (plus

sometimes phone line, wireless internet, cable TV, or laundry), performs

duties such as collecting camping fees, cleaning restrooms, manning entrance

stations or visitor centers, and reporting incidents or illegal activities to the

appropriate authorities.

This volunteer labor is invaluable to the park systems as the camp hosts are

the “eyes and the ears” on the ground since they are living in the park 24

hours a day and 7 days a week for a period of time. Having this type of

watchful eyes on the property reduces unwanted behaviors in the park such

as littering or discharging of firearms.

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Public hunting program

The success of the Texas state park model can also be contributed to the public hunting program that is offered

throughout park properties, wildlife management areas, and leased private properties across the state. Carefully

managing the wildlife resources contributes to a healthy ecosystem and hunting is a management tool that the

public can participate in.

A Texas hunting license and a public hunting permit

(annual permit $48) are required to utilize the public

hunting lands which provide access to nearly a million

acres of land for hunting, fishing, and camping during

operational hours. Permit holders have access to over 200

different areas, with many areas open year round, and can

hunt a wide variety of species including: deer, dove, feral

hogs, quail, squirrel, turkey, waterfowl, and other legal

game.

The public hunt drawing system is for the most coveted

properties or special game such as bighorn sheep,

alligator, or exotic animals. There are special draws for

both adult hunts and youth-only hunts. The funds from permit fees go back to manage the wildlife resources so

species will be around for future generations to hunt also.

Litter management

The Texas state park model handles litter management differently than most local and regional parks in the state,

in that individual trash cans are rarely used throughout the parks, except in restroom or concession areas. Most

campground areas and day-use areas have a large dumpster in the area for visitors to put their trash in after they

collect it themselves in their own trash bag. The system relies on the “pack it in, pack it out” ethic (at least to the

dumpster) and works fairly well. There are always those few people who still litter, but most people manage their

own trash and dispose of it properly at the end of their visit.

The dumpster system reduces labor costs significantly because the agency doesn’t have to pay staff to do the time-

consuming task of collecting trash from individualized trash cans at each campsite or picnic site. Instead the

dumpsters are a contracted service and are emptied on a regular schedule by the waste company. In addition to

labor savings, the agency saves on the purchase of trash bags for individual cans. In the state park model, campers

and visitors are responsible for bringing their own trash bags and collecting their own trash and disposing of it in

the provided dumpsters.

Interpretation and Recreation

Interpretation and recreation is an important component of the Texas state park model because it is the means by

which a caring constituency is continuously developed and fostered over time. Park staff are continuously working

to educate the public on rules and regulations and to engage them in conservation of the resources through

various interpretive activities.

Interpretive signage can be found in every state park and varies; from describing wildlife or plant species native to

an area, to identifying historical features or artifacts. Interpretive programs also are an important feature of the

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state park model, though numbers of programs have been reduced in recent years due to budget cuts. Many

interpretive programs are in the form of “ranger talks” or guided hikes, where a park ranger or a volunteer

(possibly a Park Host) educates visitors on the local flora and fauna, historical significance of an area, or “Leave No

Trace” – a conservation ethic program.

Recreation and recreational activities are the reason most people visit a park in the first place and thus are an

important criterion in the Texas state park model. The model allows for as many recreational activities as possible

to take place in one park without causing user group conflict or excessive impact on the natural resources. For

instance, swimming, tubing, kayaking, paddle-boating, fishing, and picnicking would be available along a riverbank

setting in a park, but turkey hunting along the same riverbank would not be allowed in the same spot when the

other recreational activities are taking place. Likewise, primitive areas would likely host lower-impact recreational

activities such as bird watching or backpacking, or hunting activities such as bow hunting or rifle hunting, that are

away from the developed areas for higher-impact recreational activities such as campgrounds, restrooms,

volleyball courts, etc.

Unified management structure, signage, rules, fees

Another aspect of the Texas state park model is the unified management structure and regulations structure that

is evident at all parks across the system. The benefit to these unified structures is that park patrons know what to

expect when visiting any park in the system. As soon as the visitor drives through the entrance they see the

familiar signage and make the mental connections that they are entering a state park property, and that the rules

and regulations are the same as the last state park they visited. This helps eliminate confusion amongst visitors

about what is or isn’t allowed, what the fees are, and what the behavioral expectations are for a certain park or

area (i.e. park quiet hours or “Leave No Trace” in primitive areas.)

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The unified management structure at each park also makes it easier for the public to understand who is the

appropriate authority managing a certain park and to whom they should report incidents or illegal activities. In the

state park model there is always a Park Superintendent position that lives on-site at the park so that they can

respond to any emergencies or issues. An on-site superintendent also deters unwanted behaviors such as

poaching, dumping, or vandalism since there is a greater chance someone will witness the illegal activity versus an

area that is not monitored.

With a few exceptions across the system, the fee structure is unified in the Texas state park model. There is a day-

use fee charged for entrance into any state park, around $3-$5 per person depending on the popularity and

amenities in the park, and a campsite fee for overnight guests. Campsites vary from primitive walk-in sites with no

amenities, to tent sites with water spigots, to full RV hook-ups and range from $8 per site to $26 per site. Across

the system all categories of campsites offer the same amenities and are set-up similarly - with a parking pad, picnic

table, lantern hook, water spigot and/or electrical hook-ups, and signed numbering system - offering additional

familiarity for users.

Rules and regulations are also unified in the state park model which again, makes it easier for park visitors to know

what to expect when arriving at any park in the system. If there are any additional rules to the standard

regulations, or temporary rules for a certain time frame – like a burn ban – these will be clearly posted at

entrances, visitor centers, restrooms, or in other areas where needed.

All of the criteria mentioned here, combine to make up the successful Texas state park model – and it is the

combination that makes it so successful – without one or the other, the visitor experience would suffer.

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OFF-ROAD VEHICLES (ORV) BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

Quartz Mountain Nature Park

The Quartz Mountain Arts & Conference Center and Nature Park (www.quartzmountain.org) is a park property

operating on leased land from the Bureau of Reclamation and is managed by a Board of Trustees through the State

of Oklahoma’s University system. The Quartz Mountain complex is located on the shores of Lake Altus-Lugert in

Lone Wolf, Oklahoma. Quartz Mountain is included in this analysis because of its similarity to the Twin Buttes

property with it being owned by the Bureau of Reclamation and with both areas hosting multiple recreational

activities including an area for off-highway vehicle (OHV) trails.

The nature park has 8 different campground loops with tent sites, group sites, full RV hook-ups and cabins as well

as a full-service resort right on the water. In addition to camping, there are 5 miles of trails for hiking, biking, and

bird watching plus a Nature Center, paddle-boat rentals, and miniature golf. On the water, there is boating,

fishing, water-skiing, kayaking, etc. Some of the unique offerings at Quartz Mountain are the rock climbing area,

the off-road trail riding area, the performing arts center.

The off-road trail riding area – called Eagle’s Roost - is seasonal due to the bald eagles that roost in the area.

Access is restricted to the months of April 1 – October 31, 7 days a week from sunrise to sunset. Included in the

off-road riding area are single track trails (meaning narrow and one-way only) and a sand dunes area for free

riding. The off-road riding area’s size fluctuates with reservoir levels - as the lake level goes up, the riding area

shrinks, and as the lake level goes down, the riding area expands. The park superintendent and other paid park

staff monitor the lake levels and adjust steel cable barriers accordingly – they are also keeping riders away from

the water and the immediate shoreline to protect the water quality.

The off-road riding area has limited access hours and is

controlled by a gate that is locked at night (by paid

staff) after the area has closed. There is a parking area

for regular vehicles and trailers and a portable restroom

set-up. There is a fee - per off-road vehicle - per day of

$7.00 to use the area, and this is payable at a self-pay

station (“Iron Ranger”) or in the busy season to a paid

staff member at the gate. The fees collected go to

offset the costs of the ranger monitoring the area plus

any new improvements to trails, restrooms, or parking

areas.

Rules and regulations for the off-road riding area are

determined by State of Oklahoma ORV laws and

common sense safety which includes: requiring all passengers and drivers 18 and under to wear crash helmets, no

more than one rider per vehicle (unless designed for two), no drinking and driving, and all off-road vehicles must

have a 10 foot whip with an orange/red safety flag on it.

Barnwell Mountain Recreation Area

Barnwell Mountain Recreation Area (www.barnwellmountainra.com) is a 1,850 acre park dedicated strictly to off-

road trail riding and camping located in East Texas near Gilmer, TX. The park is owned and operated by the Texas

Motorized Trails Coalition (TMTC), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with 1,400 motorized trail enthusiast-

http://www.quartzmountain.org/

http://www.barnwellmountainra.com/

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members. The Barnwell Mountain Recreation Area is one of two motorized trail parks that the group has

developed. The other – Escondido Draw Recreation Area is located in West Texas near Ozona, Texas and is still

under development.

Barnwell Mountain Recreation Area has a 27+ mile single-track trail for motorcycles and many more miles of scenic

trails and challenging hills for ATVs and OHVs. All of the trails are mapped, rated from easy to difficult, and marked

with proper signage for ease of way-finding. The park has primitive campsites, 30-amp RV hook-ups, 2 cabins for

rent, restrooms, showers, an air station, a pavilion, and on-site management.

All off-road vehicles must have the Texas Parks &

Wildlife issued Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) sticker

displayed while in the park. All adults must sign a

waiver and a rules sheet upon entrance into the park

and minors must have a wavier signed by a parent or

legal guardian and accompanied by an adult.

Examples of rules and regulations include: all riders

must wear a DOT approved helmet; no double-riding

allowed except on vehicles specifically designed for 2

or more passengers; no public consumption of alcohol

and no alcohol on the trails; no trail riding after 10:00

pm; and no trail blazing. Failure to follow the

property’s rules results in a 3 step discipline process

that ends in suspension from the park.

The park has a $30 entrance fee per vehicle and a $5.00 per guest or passenger fee (no vehicle). Discounts are

available for Texas Motorized Trails Coalition members, with a family membership costing $60 per year. All fees go

back to support the park and the trails. In addition to regular trail-riding, the park hosts many events and races

throughout the year and is the meeting place for many organized groups from across the state. The park has

become extremely popular and has contributed much economic impact to the surrounding communities due to

the amount of tourists the park brings in. The local chambers of commerce and economic development

corporations have a strong relationship with the TMTC Operations Board that oversees the operation of the park.

Black Mountain Off-Road Adventure Area

Black Mountain Off-Road Adventure Area (www.harlancountytrails.com/blackmountain) is an 8,000 acre property

located in Harlan County, Kentucky with over 150 miles of marked and rated trails. The park is open all day and all

year long. ATV trails are rated at beginner, intermediate, and extreme and there are 5 levels of 4x4 trails and

obstacle courses. There is also a commercial canopy tour now operating within the park as well, with discounts

offered to permit holders who come to ride the off-road trails. Nearby to the park are numerous commercial

businesses offering cabins, RV parks and campgrounds.

http://www.harlancountytrails.com/blackmountain

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A general use permit is required for each vehicle entering Black Mountain Off-Road Adventure Area and can be

purchased at either of the two trailheads (entrances to park) or the Harlan County Campground. An annual permit

can be purchased for $35.00 or a 31-day permit can be purchased for $20.00. Family discounts are available for

multiple vehicle permits.

Rules and regulations are in correspondence with Kentucky state laws for ATV laws and motorcycle laws.

Examples of park rules include: a permit sticker is required for all vehicles; helmets are required; no consumption

of alcohol before or while operating a motorized vehicle is allowed; firearms are prohibited; no littering (pack it in-

pack it out); and removal or destroying of trees, shrubs, plants, or animals is prohibited.

Many events are held at the park and the economic impact from the park is evident by looking at the Convention &

Visitor Bureau-operated website that lists all of the area’s lodging options, dining options, and local events. Trail

maps, brochures, fee and regulation information is all readily available on their website as well.

Lake Meredith National Recreation Area

Lake Meredith National Recreation Area is located near

Amarillo, Texas and in addition to the boating, fishing,

camping, and hunting offered; the park also has two areas

that are open to off-highway vehicles. Off-highway vehicles

are defined in this park as motorcycles, four-wheelers, and

dune buggies. The two areas are the Blue Creek area –

vehicles can travel anywhere between the two cut-banks of

the creek; and the Rosita Flats area (below 3,000 ft.

elevation) where vehicles can travel within the Canadian

River bed east of the Dumas bridge to Chicken Creek.

A Texas Parks & Wildlife issued OHV sticker decal is required

on each vehicle in the OHV areas; otherwise there are no

permits to enter the recreation area. Off-road vehicles are

restricted to the two areas only, and are prohibited

throughout the rest of the recreation area. Maps of the areas are available online or at the park entrance stations.

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Best Management Practices Comparison

The following chart highlights the major components of each of the OHV areas for comparison and analysis. The

Twin Buttes Reservoir Recreation Area column has “YES” under Public Consumption of Alcohol because while the

organized San Angelo Dirt Riders does not condone this, there is no official rule established. Also, under

“Designated Trails” Twin Buttes is listed as a “NO” because while the Dirt Riders have created designated trails

there is no enforcement in the rest of the park and rogue riders and visitors in vehicles are blazing new trails.

Permit/Fee Texas OHV Decal

Access Hours

Helmet Required

Public Consumption of Alcohol

Designated Trails Only

Marked Trails

Barnwell Mountain Recreation Area

$30.00 per vehicle $5.00 per passenger

YES 8:00 AM Friday – 6:00 PM Sunday

YES NO YES YES

Black Mountain Off-Road Adventure Area

$20.00/31-day $35.00/annual

N/A NO YES NO YES YES


NO YES NO YES NO NO, within banks of creek and river

NO

Twin Buttes Reservoir Recreation Area

NO NO NO NO YES NO YES

Quartz Mountain Nature Park

$7.00 per vehicle

N/A April 1 – Oct. 31 Sunrise to sunset

YES NO YES except in free-riding Dunes Area

YES

HUNTING BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

This section identifies best management practices for agencies that allow hunting on public park lands. Several

types of agencies were considered and their best management practices are compared to those at Twin Buttes

Reservoir Recreation Area. The following agencies were compared: National Forest, National Recreation Area,

National Wildlife Refuge, a Texas state park, and a local municipal water district.

Across all agencies, hunting is managed fairly extensively, and public information about hunting is readily available

via websites and ranger stations. All of the agencies analyzed work cooperatively with the Texas Parks & Wildlife

Department to survey game and create bag limit recommendations individual to the site or to correspond with

county-wide guidelines.

Currently at Twin Buttes Recreation Area no permit is required to hunt; all that is required is what is required by

the state – a valid hunting license and proof of Hunter Education Course if applicable. In all but two of the

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agencies analyzed, a permit is required to hunt – Lake Meredith National Recreation Area and the National Forest

Lands in Texas (exclusive of Wildlife Management Area’s) are areas where a permit is not required. However,

within the National Forest, if one chooses to hunt antlerless deer, then a permit is required.

Vehicle access to hunting areas is not currently limited at Twin Buttes,

but in every other agency analyzed, vehicle access is restricted. The

National Forest system and Lake Meredith National Recreation Area

allow vehicle access via designated dirt roads into the interior of the

public lands, but hunters must remain on the designated roads. Off-road

vehicles (ORVs) are also not allowed in many of the hunting areas – there

are 2 areas where ORV use is allowed in Lake Meredith NRA, and 1 multi-

use trail in the Sam Houston National Forest. In the Laguna Atascosa

National Wildlife Refuge, the Colorado River Municipal Water District,

and San Angelo State Park, only walking in on foot is allowed.

All of the agencies analyzed require hunters to wear 400 square inches of

fluorescent orange for safety with waterfowl, turkey, or archery hunters

often being exempt. Currently, at Twin Buttes Recreation, no such safety

rules requiring hunter orange are readily promoted.

However, TPWD still has jurisdiction over the hunting and fishing at Twin Buttes. State law requires that “All

persons on public hunting lands (state, national forests, and grasslands) during daylight hours when hunting with

firearms must wear at least 400 square inches of hunter orange material with orange headgear, and at least 144

square inches appearing on both chest and back.

Exempt from these requirements are:

Persons hunting turkey, migratory birds, alligators, or desert bighorn sheep;

Persons within the enclosed passenger compartment of a motor vehicle; or

Persons within a designated campground, designated vehicle parking area, designated boat launching

facility, or departmental check station”

All of the agencies allow the use of temporary, portable blinds that must be tagged with the hunter’s name and

telephone number, and must be removed within 24-72 hours, depending on the agency. None of the agencies

allow brush or wood materials to be brought into the park to create a blind, nor do they allow natural materials to

be harvested in the park to create one. At Twin Buttes there is a problem with hunters bringing in materials to

build blinds and there are semi-permanent blinds existing since the rules are not readily understood (federal

regulations prohibit this.)

Baiting of wildlife is also not allowed at any of the agencies analyzed, yet it is a common practice at Twin Buttes

Recreation Area. Legal weapons differ from agency to agency, with some being more restrictive than others

depending on the level of other recreation activities that takes place in the area, or the amount of residences and

other population centers nearby. All other agencies only allow the firing of weapons at legal game, and prohibit

the discharge of firearms at any other time (i.e. no sighting guns in or target shooting.) Currently at Twin Buttes

Recreation Area, only archery and shotgun hunting are allowed, and no other firearms are allowed, nor are

firearms allowed to be discharged outside of hunting season. Visitor reports of gunfire throughout the year, and

evidence of trap and skeet target shooting are left in many portions of the recreation area, suggesting that this rule

is not well understood or basically ignored.

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Reclamation Manual LND 01-03 provides guidelines for hunting, fishing, and trapping. Section 23 states:

“Reclamation will provide for public use of lands in accordance with state and Federal laws and will allow public

hunting, fishing, and trapping within statutory limitations pursuant to 43 CFR 423.32. Hunting, fishing, and

trapping will be compatible with Reclamation project purposes and be conducted in a manner that protects the

health and safety of the public and a managing entity’s infrastructure and personnel. Reclamation lands are

generally open to hunting, fishing, and trapping unless closed, as deemed necessary, or designated as special use

areas with restrictions. Any such closures or special use area designations related to hunting, fishing, and trapping

will be in consultation with appropriate state game and fish agencies and will include a public involvement and

NEPA process. Refer to 43 CFR part 24, Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Policy, for further guidance on

hunting, fishing, and trapping on Federal lands, 43 CFR part 423, and EO 13443.”

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Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge

YES, $75.00

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YES YES NO Deer Nilgai antelope Feral hog

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National Forests & Grasslands in Texas

YES, Free $48.00 for WMAs

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Varies by game, weekdays and weekends

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YES (must stay on paved or dirt roads)

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San Angelo State Park

YES, $48.00

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INNOVATIVE PARTNERSHIPS

Lake Bryan

This power plant cooling reservoir and surrounding park are owned and operated by Bryan Texas Utilities and is

located 5 miles west of Bryan, Texas. The park has an 829 acre lake with a boat ramp for access to the lake for

boating, fishing, and other water sports - and through a partnership with Texas A&M University – is the home for

the rowing, sailing, and wakeboarding teams.

The park has 7 water and electric campsites for RV’s that can be reserved and 125 acres of first-come, first-served

tent and RV camping areas. There is a central dumping station and water fill-up station as well. There are public

restrooms but no shower facilities. In addition to the overnight camping there are day-use areas with swimming

beaches, picnic tables, 2 pavilions, a sand volleyball court, and a stage and special event area where large outdoor

concerts are held.

Partnerships

The public-private partnership model has worked well at Lake Bryan and that is why it is included in this analysis.

Bryan Texas Utilities (a wholly municipally owned entity) contracted with a concessionaire to build and operate a

lakeside restaurant and entertainment venue with live bands and private party rental space available. The venture

has been highly successful and has added an amenity to the lake that can be enjoyed year round.

Visitors can pay entrance fees and camping fees at the manned gatehouse or the actual lakeside restaurant itself if

the gatehouse is closed. The park is gated and closes from dusk to 6 AM daily; overnight guests receive a gate

code upon check-in so they may leave and re-enter after

dusk if needed.

In addition to camping and boating, the park has over 20

miles of mountain biking trails that were made possible by

a partnership with the Brazos Valley Mountain Bike

Association, whose members build and maintain them. The

group is a 501 (c)4 non-profit organization and its members

spend many hours maintaining trails, hosting race events,

and educating other riders about the trail rules and

etiquette expected. The group is very protective of their

investment in the Lake Bryan Park property and help to

self-police the mountain biking community that visits the

park.

Special Events

A main event that has been going on for over 20 years is the “Power Pedal” event which includes 5K and 10K

running races and mountain bike races of varying distances. The event is put on by Bryan Texas Utilities (the

property owner) and all proceeds benefit a local community non-profit or charity.

In addition to recreational races, the park hosts large special events such as music festivals. Ziegfest, sponsored by

ZiegenBock Beer, is an all-day music festival that has been held at Lake Bryan for the last ten years. The festival

has brought thousands of visitors to the park over the years and has brought much needed revenue to the park.

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The special events held at Lake Bryan and the partnerships with both a private concessionaire and a non-profit

organization help to make this park a successful model for park management best practices. While lake levels are

low at Twin Buttes Reservoir and likely will continue to be if drought trends continue – a lakeside restaurant is not

the type of concessionaire partnership the city should pursue – but a similar partnership could be developed with

an outdoors-based business such as hunting guide operators or ATV retailers.

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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Public participation is an important part of any planning process, and especially in this case of Twin Buttes

Reservoir Recreation Area, where there are many dedicated stakeholder groups who are passionate about the

park property. There was one (1) general public meeting held and the meeting was advertised on the city’s

website and other social media and email invitations were sent out to specific contacts from stakeholder groups.

Additionally, there were articles about the entire park planning process (City of San Angelo Parks, Recreation, &

Open Space Master Plan was concurrently developed) in the Standard Times newspaper that alerted residents to

future public meetings for both planning projects.

An online survey was also developed as part of the San Angelo Parks, Recreation, & Open Space Master Plan

process, and there were several questions on that survey that were relevant to the Twin Buttes Recreation Use

Plan which are discussed further in this section.

GENERAL PUBLIC MEETING

A general public meeting was held on December 1, 2011 at the McNease Convention Center in San Angelo. Thirty

four (34) citizens signed the Sign-In Sheet, and there were a handful of city staff present as well as City Council

Member Paul Alexander and Mayor Alvin New. There were several themes that can be derived from the public

comments and they are detailed below.

Reinvestment of Fees

Many citizens felt strongly that whatever fees were collected from accessing Twin Buttes Recreation Area or from

activities at the park, should be reinvested back into the property’s infrastructure, programs, or operations. There

was also quite a bit of discussion on keeping revenues from Twin Buttes separate from those collected at Lake

Nasworthy, since a combined annual pass had been previously proposed by city officials. The citizens who spoke

felt that the Nasworthy lake parks and Twin Buttes Recreation Area were two separate kinds of parks with

different activities taking place in them and the needs of the recreationists were different, therefore the money

should be separate. Since Lake Nasworthy parks are more developed and the Twin Buttes area is more primitive,

the differentiation is similar to the state park model where there is a differentiation between a state park and a

state natural area (discussed previously in the Park Models section.)

Enforcement

Whether it is actual law enforcement patrolling the area more to suppress illegal activity, or whether it is just

general enforcement of simple park ethics and ordinances by a volunteer or park ranger staff member, a major

theme of the public meeting was to enforce rules in the park. Citizens felt there was little need to create more

rules or ordinances because there already are ordinances, state laws and federal regulations from the Bureau of

Reclamation in place – they just need better enforcement.

Along with the enforcement sentiment, there were several citizens who spoke against the duplication of rules

given the city had previously proposed some ordinances that were in conflict with and/or where duplications of

state law. One example given was the proposed city ordinance stating that hunters could not shoot a firearm

within 300 yards of a fence line, yet state law already prohibits shooting a firearm across a property line but allows

you to essentially be “on the fence line” as long as you are shooting “into” your property (or public hunting

property.) Many of the hunters in the public meeting felt this was an unnecessary duplication of rules.

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Management of Visitor Registration

There were many comments throughout the course of the meeting in support for management of the Twin Buttes

Recreation Area to eliminate the irresponsible users that were ruining the recreation experience for the rest of the

responsible users. Several citizens mentioned some sort of visitor registration – whether it is purchasing an annual

pass, paying entrance fees at a manned gate, or registering for access to special gate keys or gate codes – as a

need to create the best environment for responsible recreation.

A discussion did take place about the existence of a manned entrance station that used to be in operation up until

1996. It was suggested that due to city budget constraints the entrance station was closed. Several citizens

commented that things seemed to be “better” when this manned entrance station was in operation, and

suggested that it should be re-instituted.

Maintain Recreational Access

Essentially all groups who were represented at the public meeting – hunters, fishermen, ATV trail riders, kayakers,

mountain bikers, and equestrian lovers – were in agreement that whatever happens in future plans for Twin Buttes

Recreation Area – that maintaining access for the recreational groups was a priority.

This is particularly important when related to the receding water levels of the lake and maintaining access to the

water for fishermen, kayakers, windsurfers, and primitive campers. Several citizens expressed that they

understand the reasoning for the pipe rail vehicle barriers in some places, but that as the water level recedes there

should be temporary bollards and cable put in place down towards the water to give a certain amount of access.

Whatever managed access system is put in place – whether it be gate keys or a manned entrance – citizens felt it

was important that there be a way for out of town visitors to access the area instantly versus having to buy a pass

ahead of their arrival. The citizens were insinuating if there was a manned entrance and it was closed, there

should be a process for those out-of-town visitors to enter and pay at a self-pay station or get passes somewhere

nearby like at local retailers. The citizens felt it would be a detriment to tourism if visitors traveled here to camp or

ride the trails and were faced with a locked gate with no recourse to gain entry immediately and would have to

return home.

Economic Impact of Recreation

Another common theme of the public meeting was that of the economic impact associated with recreational

activities at Twin Buttes Recreation Area. Several citizens talked about the numbers of people they were aware of

who travel to San Angelo to ride the ATV trails from as far away as Midland/Odessa and Abilene; and who spend

their money in local gas stations, restaurants, and hotels.

Engage Responsible User Groups

Overwhelmingly, the citizens who turned out to the public meeting felt that there is just a small group of “bad

apples” who are participating in the illegal activities and damaging the resource by littering and dumping. The

main stakeholder groups that were represented at the meeting (hunting, fishing, and ATV trail riding) were pretty

much in agreement that they get along fairly well with other user groups and want to eliminate only the bad

behavior of the few. They want to be engaged by city staff and want to help manage the park by self-policing user

groups and hosting volunteer clean-ups of the area, etc.

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In addition, the concept of a citizen board to advise city staff on management direction and engage the public in

interpretive and recreational activities was supported by several citizens.

STAKEHOLDER VISIONING WORKSHOP

The Stakeholder Visioning Workshop was held on February 16, 2012 at the McNease Convention Center and lasted

a little over 2 hours. There were approximately 36 citizens invited to participate in the workshop representing

each stakeholder group. A stakeholder is defined as a recreationist who has an interest in the future of the Twin

Buttes area. The groups represented were OHV (off-highway vehicle) Riding, Disc Golf, Fishing, Hunting, Biking,

Running, and Windsurfing. There were 25 stakeholders in attendance and 4 law enforcement officers and park

management representatives there to observe and field questions if necessary (SAPD, TPWD Game Warden, and

San Angelo State Park Superintendent.)

The workshop was facilitated utilizing a modified Nominal Group Technique (NGT) process, whereby individuals

share individual ideas that are then combined with group ideas through a process of discussion, consolidation, and

voting of ideas. A decision is made by taking into account every one’s ideas instead of a simple majority rules

voting process. Facilitation of the process allows for more discussion among participants’ ideas, identifying

common ground and a plurality of ideas and approaches.

Participants were broken up into four groups of 5-8 people at round tables in the workshop room, with each table

having one representative from each stakeholder group. One table also had a representative from the Geocaching

community. Examples of other successful park models and maps were on display in the room for participants to

view and get ideas of how the future of Twin Buttes Recreation Area could be.

The consultant began the workshop with an introduction to why the visioning workshop was needed and how the

process would work. Each participant was given a stack of notecards to write down their ideas or solutions to the

questions offered up by the consultant on a flipchart at the front of the room. The questions were:

What should the City of San Angelo (in partnership with Bureau of Reclamation) do to provide the best environment

for recreational activity, public safety, and resource protection?

To enhance a family environment for recreation?

To separate users to minimize conflict between user groups and ensure groups’ safety?

To maximize resource protection while minimizing resource destruction?

No discussion was allowed at this point, the individuals were only to write their individual ideas down. Next, each

individual at the table was to read their ideas out loud to the other participants at their table, going around the

table until all had read their ideas out loud. No debating was allowed at this level of the process, participants were

merely sharing their ideas to their small group. After all of the ideas had been heard by those at the table, then

the group could discuss the ideas and deliberate. The group was tasked with consolidating any ideas that were

duplicate or similar ideas, so as to minimize the total number of ideas at the table.

The next step required the consultant to go around the room and ask each table to read their consolidated ideas to

the larger group in the room, while Carl White, Parks and Recreation Director, wrote the ideas down on the flip

chart. The ideas were written down as spoken at this point, and no deliberation was allowed. After all of the ideas

had been written on the flip chart, all of the pages were taped across the wall and the consultant proceeded to

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identify similar or duplicate ideas for consolidation, with the participants’ approval. The consultant continued to

ask the participants which ideas could be grouped into themes or combined ideas, and the list became a

manageable number of approximately 25-30 ideas.

At this point, each participant was given 8 green dot stickers each, to use in the voting process. The consultant

explained that each participant could use their stickers to vote on the ideas that they felt were the most important

for the future of Twin Buttes Recreation Area. Participants could place as many dot stickers next to an idea as they

chose, but they would only have a total of 8 stickers or 8 “votes.” The items with the most dot stickers in the end

would be the items that were the most important to the group overall and would be considered priority items.

The top three ranked items were:

Trash management/cleanliness

Add restrooms (flushing, vault, composting - depending on area)

Maintain access to the water for all user groups

This shows a commonality among all participants that trash management is a major issue to be addressed, adding

restrooms is a major need, and maintaining access to the water (as it recedes in drought) is a priority for all user

groups. These three items should be at the forefront as all of the other ideas are also addressed and incorporated

into any future plans or developments.

Other highly-ranked items included:

Maintain areas for multi-use/instill multi-user trail ethic

Increase signage/access to information/website for information

Add a disc golf course

The first two items in this group demonstrate a desire from the stakeholders for an increased “multi-user trail

ethic” among visitors to the area and a management approach to provide signage to direct appropriate behavior to

appropriate places and to provide more information in general via a website for information or park information

boards on site. The plan will explore these ideas further in the planning guidelines section. Adding a disc golf

course was the 6th

highest ranked idea, and it appears that there is support in the stakeholder groups to add more

amenities to the property in addition to the course (as shown in lower-ranked ideas.)

Next in ranking were the following ideas:

Keep hunting areas as they are currently

Limit additions of new regulations (state law already applies)

More police/law enforcement presence

Designated areas for access/gate permits/fees

Close north road from Marina Road east to Middle Concho Park

This group of ideas demonstrates the stakeholders’ frustration with any addition of new regulations that are

duplicates of what already exists in state law, and that the current laws need to be enforced with increased law

enforcement presence. Additionally, by creating designated areas for access to the recreation area and installing a

gate permit or fee, the controlled access should make existing laws easier to enforce and be a deterrent for illegal

activities. The various stakeholder groups showed strong support in the workshop for controlling access to

eliminate some of the irresponsible users that are ruining the recreation experience for the majority of the law-

abiding citizens.

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Closing the north road from Marina road east to Middle Concho Park had a fair amount of votes as well, and was

suggested to allow that area to remain free of full-sized vehicles to protect the users of the OHV trails, the bike

trails, and the running trails, and to eliminate illegal dumping that occurs in that area via full sized vehicles.

The next highest ranked items were:

Any access fees reinvested into Twin Buttes Recreation Area

Close Hunting Area #7

Resource/cultural protection & install interp./nature trails and education

Add established campgrounds, RV hook-ups, cabins, facilities, playscapes

Adjoining private property access

There was strong support in the workshop for any access fees that are collected at Twin Buttes Recreation Area

should be reinvested back into the area. Several participants felt that the entrance fees and annual entrance pass

should be sold separately from Lake Nasworthy fees and annual entrance passes, and that those revenues should

remain separate. The concept is explored further in the planning guidelines section.

Closing Hunting Area #7 was suggested because it overlaps the same area where there are currently OHV trails,

mountain biking trails, and running trails. This overlap of activities creates a potential for conflict among hunters

and other recreationists. Hunters need quiet and undisturbed areas for the best possible experience and chances

of finding game. OHV riders, mountain bikers, and trail runners create a lot of noise and activity that contradicts

the hunting experience. On top of this basic incongruity is the fact that some people try and drive their full-sized

vehicles on existing trails meant for OHV’s, bikes, or runners to “get back to a hunting spot.” The presence of full-

sized vehicles in these areas could potentially be fatal for other recreationists, not to mention the presence of guns

and the possibility of firing upon someone else in this actively used area. There are many other hunting areas in

the recreation area that do not have the nucleus of trails that this area does, and thus allowing hunting in this area

is not the best management choice. This idea is explored further in the planning guidelines section.

Resource and cultural protection, as well as developing interpretive and nature trails and providing educational

opportunities was the next highest ranked item. The stakeholders felt the addition of interpretive exhibits about

cultural sites or nature trails would enhance the area and provide another type of recreational experience, and

providing educational opportunities – whether guided nature walks – or educational exhibits about flora and fauna

or even a multi-use trail ethic or conservation ethic would be beneficial.

Adding established campgrounds, RV hook-ups, cabins, facilities, and playscapes was the next highest ranked idea.

While there were a few vocal stakeholders who felt that the area should remain as it is with no improvements or

changes, the majority agreed that some development and/or changes were needed. There were suggestions for

an established campground area versus the current “camp anywhere” situation, and some even suggested RV

hook-ups due to a lot of OHV trail riders wanting to bring their RV’s out for the weekend. A few stakeholders

mentioned cabins would be nice, as well as playscapes in the more popular day-use areas or future campground

areas, while the majority of stakeholders agreed some type of facilities needed to be added to the area.

The concept of adjoining private property access was also mentioned by a few stakeholders and was ranked in this

process. One particular participant felt strongly about maintaining his access to the recreation area via his private

gate on his adjoining private property. There were several stakeholders who disagreed that adjacent private

property owners should have unfettered access to the public lands, and some even mentioned a “creeping” of

private property owners onto public lands. The Bureau of Reclamation’s stance is that there are two authorized

forms of access to Reclamation lands from private property. The first authorized access would be in the form of a

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walk-through gate. Foot access from private property is allowable. However, walk-through gates would need to

be approved and permitted by Reclamation. The second authorized access from private property is for livestock

watering lanes. At the time of project construction, a few of the adjacent land owners retained the right for a

livestock watering lane to the reservoir. These access lanes are for livestock only, and no vehicular access is

allowed. No vehicular access of any kind is allowable under the two current authorized forms of access from

private property. This access issue needs to be addressed further by the City of San Angelo, the Bureau of

Reclamation, and law enforcement.

Lower in rankings were the following ideas:

Separation of user groups/activities/keep primitive area

No rules against alcohol consumption (except hunting and driving)

Increase wildlife management/resource management/water quality

The next idea on the ranking list was that of separation of user groups/activities/keep primitive area. The concept

is that some uses need to be separate (not all), but that allowing each stakeholder group to have their “own” area

would eliminate any instances of conflict amongst user groups, eliminate unwanted behavior in delineated areas,

and allow the stakeholder group to “adopt” the area for maintenance and litter management. While the

participants agreed that some areas and uses needed to be separated, they wanted to also make sure that some

primitive areas were maintained at Twin Buttes. Several said the primitive experience was what they enjoyed at

Twin Buttes, thus they did not want this to be eliminated once other facilities or rules were added.

Some stakeholders felt that there shouldn’t be any additional rules against alcohol consumption in the recreation

area, except what already applies by state law such as no drinking and driving and no drinking and hunting. This

idea followed along the same theme as the previous idea that no additional regulations needed to be added by the

City which would duplicate existing state laws.

The next highest ranked item was to increase wildlife management, resource management, and water quality. The

workshop participants showed support for protecting the natural resources at Twin Buttes. They understand that

an unhealthy landscape and unhealthy reservoir will diminish the recreation experience, thus the need to monitor

and manage the resources. Ideas were discussed for the City’s Parks & Recreation Department to work with

agencies such as the Upper Colorado River Authority, Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, and the City’s Water

Utilities Department to continue brush control, continue water quality testing, stock fish species in the reservoir,

and improve game management on the property.

The lowest ranked items in the voting process were the following:

Manning of gates (accessible to all - at all hours of intended use)

Budget sufficient funds to maintain areas and apply for grants for funding

Citizen group to promote recreation use of TBR including information, education, marketing,

improvements, etc.

Area(s) for full-sized vehicles (off-road)

While these were the lowest ranked items in the voting process, it is important to point out that there were other

ideas that didn’t receive any votes. Thus, these items, while low on the list, still have value given that they were

offered up by stakeholders, made it to the final round of discussion, and did receive some stakeholder votes.

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The issue of manning any future gates was brought up because of some of the participants’ concerns with gaining

access after traditional operating hours of parks. Several stakeholders expressed their current usage at the

reservoir involved fishing at night, and/or arriving at the area to camp after getting off of a late shift at work. They

were concerned that if access hours were restricted to 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, like some parks with manned gates,

then their recreation experiences would be limited. This is an important issue to consider when evaluating access

options and weighing local users’ needs versus out of town visitors’ needs.

Budgeting sufficient funds to maintain areas and applying for grants to fund projects was the next highest ranked

item. The stakeholders at the workshop showed support for the city investing funds to maintain the area,

especially any revenues that are collected from entrance fees (a separate idea ranked much higher.) Additionally,

stakeholders agreed that the city should apply for grants to fund projects such as development of facilities,

development of trails, or implementation of outdoor recreation programs.

Another idea to come out of the workshop was the need for a citizen group to promote recreation use of Twin

Buttes Recreation Area, including information, education, marketing, improvements, etc. Historically, there was

an existing Lake Parks Advisory Board that oversaw both Lake Nasworthy and Twin Buttes Reservoir issues and

developments. That board disbanded and hasn’t been in operation for years, yet it appears that the same kind of

concept is popular with current stakeholders. The advisory board could be made up of representatives from each

of the stakeholder groups present at the visioning workshop: OHV riding, fishing, hunting, mountain biking, trail

running, windsurfing, and geocaching and would be akin to current “Friends Groups” at other state and national

parks. These groups fundraise, market, provide volunteer service, and act as general ambassadors to the public for

the recreation area. More information on this idea is explored in the planning guidelines section.

Common Idea or Theme Number of Votes

Trash management/cleanliness 15 Add restrooms (flushing, vault, compost – depending on area) 14 Maintain access to the water for all user groups 14 Maintain areas for multi-use/instill multi-user trail ethic 12 Increase signage/access to information/website for information 10 Add a disc golf course 10 Keep hunting areas as they are currently 8 Limit additions of new regulations (state law already applies) 8 More police/law enforcement presence 7 Designated areas for access/gate permits/fees 7 Close north road from Marina Road east to Middle Concho Park 7 Any access fees reinvested in Twin Buttes Recreation Area 6 Close Hunting Area #7 6 Resource/cultural protection & install interp./nature trails and education 5 Add established campgrounds, RV hookups, cabins, facilities, playscapes 5 Adjoining private property access 5 Separation of user groups/activities/keep primitive area 4 No rules against alcohol consumption (except hunting & driving) 4 Increase wildlife management/resource management/water quality 3 Manning of gates (accessible to all) at all hours of intended use 2 Budget sufficient funds to maintain areas & apply for grants for funding 2 Citizen group to promote recreation use of TBR incl. information, education, marketing, improvements, etc.

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Area(s) for full-size vehicles (off-road) 1

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PUBLIC SURVEY

The public survey was part of the overall planning process for the San Angelo Parks, Recreation, & Open Space

Master Plan, but several questions were relevant to the Twin Buttes Reservoir Recreation Area and those results

are discussed here. The survey was developed using an online tool called Survey Monkey, with 39 questions

covering topics such as: Parks, Trails, & Open Space; Recreation Facilities; and Fees & Reservations; and was

available for the public to respond to for a total of 5 weeks. There were over 500 responses received, but not all of

the surveys were 100% complete. Response levels for each individual question are noted in most of the

illustrations or the narrative that corresponds with each question’s analysis.

Question 6

This question asks citizens to specify what types of park land they would like to see added to San Angelo’s

offerings. A large percentage (35.2%) of the 452 respondents chose “linear parks/trails/creek corridors” as the

most-needed type of park land. These numbers clearly support other trail projects on-going in the San Angelo area

such as the downtown Concho River trails, but also supports the addition of trails anywhere, including at Twin

Buttes Reservoir. Specialty parks such as OHV areas or golf courses at 27.9% of responses, support the theme from

the public meetings that more non-traditional recreational activities need to be supported in San Angelo and that

an “off-road” trail area at Twin Buttes is important.

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Question 7

Question 7 asks citizens if they feel there are enough multi-use trails in San Angelo. Multi-use trails are designed

with proper widths and materials for multiple user groups to utilize at the same time – whether they are motorized

or non-motorized uses. Motorized multi-use trails would be designed for single-rider all-terrain vehicles (ATVs),

multiple-rider utility-terrain vehicles (UTVs), and motorcycles. Non-motorized multi-use trails would be designed

for hiking, biking, and equestrian users.

The overwhelming majority (62.6%) of respondents said there are not enough multi-use trails in San Angelo. These

results support the existing multi-use trails already in the Twin Buttes Recreation Area but also could be a

supporting factor in developing new trails in the park.

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Question 8

Question 8 asked citizens which recreation facilities need to be added to existing parks or future parks in the City

of San Angelo with choices of “Definitely Needed,” “Needed,” “Neutral or No Opinion,” “Somewhat Needed,” and

“Not Needed.” The graph above shows the aggregate of responses. Hike/Bike Trails were overwhelmingly the

number-one choice of recreation facilities that need to be added, with 53.8% “Definitely Needed” responses and

22.5% “Needed” responses for a total of 76.3% out of 413 responses. This data supports the existing trails that are

currently at Twin Buttes Reservoir Recreation Area, and supports future development of more trails.

The facility choices in this question were developed from initial discussions with city staff as well as feedback from

initial meetings with the Recreation Advisory Board and stakeholder groups. For those types of facilities that were

not listed as a choice in this question, there was an option for the public to write-in facilities that they felt were

needed. Out of the 60 write-in responses there were 11 responses requesting additional off-road trail areas or

maintaining the current one at Twin Buttes Reservoir.

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Question 21

Question 21 asked citizens what types of recreation activities they would participate in if the Recreation Division

offered them. There were 17 activities to choose from and an “Other” category to write in responses. Citizens

could “check all that apply”, meaning they could have chosen multiple activities that they were interested in. The

top 10 choices are shown in the chart.

The overwhelming activity of choice was “Canoeing & Kayaking” at 48.9% of responses. This is the kind of activity

that would do well at Twin Buttes Reservoir given the more primitive nature of the park, and as water levels

recede access for a kayak is easier to maintain versus motorized boats. The “Other Responses” category had 56

responses and there were 16 responses mentioning the types of activities that are currently available at Twin

Buttes or activities that could occur in the future. Activities such as mountain biking, hiking, running, disc golf,

triathlons, and motorcycle and ATV riding were all mentioned.

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Question 34

Question 34 asked citizens what they would be willing to pay for an annual entrance pass to Lake Nasworthy and

Twin Buttes Reservoir Parks. 32.3% of responders said they would pay $20.00. Interestingly, over half of the pie –

51.7% of responders – said they would pay anywhere from $25.00 to more than $35.00.

There were 69 responses from the “Other” category and they were varied and diverse. Quite a few comments

referenced that there shouldn’t be a fee to enter the parks because they feel their tax dollars have already paid for

the park. Some comments referenced that entrance to Twin Buttes should still be free, or at least while there are

no facilities there. Several responses indicated they would pay $15.00 for an annual entrance pass. Several others

indicated they would pay $10.00 for an annual entrance pass. Additional comments indicated that the amount

they were willing to pay for an annual entrance pass would be dependent upon the upgrades proposed for the

parks. A few respondents commented that they would not go to the parks if there was a fee. A few respondents

also commented that off-road access was important and if there were no area for that activity, then they would

not visit the parks, and thus would not pay for the annual pass.

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PLANNING GUIDELINES

The following items are planning guidelines that were developed after reviewing other successful park models and

considering public input and survey results. The guidelines are a roadmap for the future development and

management of Twin Buttes Reservoir Recreation Area with some immediate actions available within some

guidelines and some more long-range goals to work towards within other guidelines. The City of San Angelo is

responsible for the management of the Federal lands, but any development shall comply with existing Reclamation

Directive and Standards. Many will require Reclamation approval or concurrence. In some cases documented

compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) may be required.

Twin Buttes Reservoir has 199 documented archeological sites and one of Reclamations’ paramount concerns is

the protection of these cultural resources. A partial list of applicable Reclamation Directive and Standards are:

LND 01-03 Recreation Program Management

LND 02-04 Administration of the Archaeological Resources Protection Act on Bureau of Reclamation Land

LND 04-02 Concession Management by Non-Federal Partners

RECREATION USE ZONES

The concept of recreation use zones refers to defining areas within Twin Buttes Recreation Area where certain

activities can take place and separating those uses that are incompatible for a multi-use environment. For

example separating passive recreational activities such as bird watching or kayaking - and active recreational

activities such as ATV riding or jet-skiing are considered best management practices in the park management field.

In addition to separating passive and active recreation, day-use areas and overnight camping areas are commonly

separated and along similar lines, managers of parks near major population centers have to consider local resident

use versus tourist use when designing their park’s use zones.

High-Impact Zones

High-impact zones are areas where visitor impact on the resource is the greatest and include entrance stations,

visitor centers, parking areas, restroom facilities, campground loops, and other similar developed facilities. The

high impact zones in the Twin Buttes Recreation Area are the main entrance to the North Pool side of the park

from Twin Buttes Marina Road and the entrance to the South Pool side of the park from Ranch to Market Road

584. The entrance to the North Pool has the remainder of an old picnic/camping loop with some covered picnic

tables still being used. The area around these picnic tables is heavily impacted by vehicle use since they are

allowed to drive right up to and around all of the picnic sites.

The boat ramp areas that provide access to the reservoir would also be considered in the high-impact zone, so as

the water level recedes, the high-impact zone boundary will progress within the area that is temporarily allowed

for access to the reservoir. Vehicle traffic is allowed in high-impact zones as well as motorized recreation such as

ATV riding and motorcycle riding.

Any additional development of campground loops, RV hook-ups, restroom facilities, playgrounds, etc. would be

located in the high-impact zones which are detailed in the conceptual maps section.

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Primitive Zones

Primitive zones are just the opposite of high-impact zones – they are the

areas that are impacted the least by humans and generally only allow access

on foot, by horseback, or by mountain bike. Primitive zones are often

determined based on the sensitivity of the local environment – for instance

- a pristine creek that is critical for aquatic and terrestrial species would

normally be classified as a primitive area to reduce the amount of human

impact versus a large open field that is part of a larger complex of grassland

habitat that could be developed for park use and could stand up to more

repeated use.

Specifically in Twin Buttes Recreation Area, the areas farthest from the park entrances and deeper into the interior

of the property would be considered primitive zones – particularly along Spring Creek and the peninsula between

Spring Creek and the Middle Concho River, and along the South Concho River. See the conceptual map section of

this plan for more detail.

Hunting Zones

In the case of Twin Buttes Recreation Area, the current set-up allows hunting to take place everywhere on the

property and city staff have only designated hunting “zones” on a map mainly for reference purposes. There is no

signage nor really anyway to tell what hunting area you are in or if you cross into the area where hunting is not

allowed unless you have a GPS unit with the boundaries programmed in it.

The fact that hunting can take place in an area with heavily-used ATV trails, running trails, and mountain biking

trails is not the best management practice. The potential for conflict and for human fatality is too high. Thick

brush characteristic of the property would inhibit hunters from knowing what is on the other side of the brush, and

in reality there could be a trail with a mountain biker riding by that gets accidentally shot were the hunter to miss

the animal, or worse yet, mistake a person for an animal.

Hunting Area VII (as seen on the map below) is the area where there are

many heavily-used trails and where hunting should no longer be

allowed. There have also been some suggestions from city staff to

further categorize hunting zones by the type of hunting that is allowed.

For example, designating Hunting Area VI as a waterfowl hunting area

only would separate those hunters from deer hunters or turkey hunters.

This type of separation has merit given the different environments

desired for each different type of hunting. Plus, waterfowl hunters are

concentrated near the water and will be shooting towards the water or

the sky and not through the brush at the level of potential trail users, since there are

proposed trails in Hunting Area VI. Hunting in the other zones should remain as is; however

access restrictions should be enforced, as discussed in more detail in the next section.

Additionally, paint markers or flags should be installed on trees or other posts to notify hunters that they are at a

boundary line of a hunting area. GPS coordinates of hunting area boundaries should also be available to hunters

so that they can program coordinates into their GPS units if desired (and if technologically-savvy.) An example can

be found at this link: http://www.kdwpt.state.ks.us/news/KDWPT-Info/Locations/Hunting-Fishing-Maps-by-

County/Fall-Hunting-Atlas/GPS-Information-Files

http://www.kdwpt.state.ks.us/news/KDWPT-Info/Locations/Hunting-Fishing-Maps-by-County/Fall-Hunting-Atlas/GPS-Information-Files

http://www.kdwpt.state.ks.us/news/KDWPT-Info/Locations/Hunting-Fishing-Maps-by-County/Fall-Hunting-Atlas/GPS-Information-Files

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Off Road Vehicle Use Zone

Reclamation Manual LND 01-03 – addresses ORV use on Reclamation lands and states that Reclamation lands will

be closed to off-road vehicle (ORV) use unless, through an approved planning process, a Reclamation area is

designated as limited or open to off-road vehicle (ORV) use and conditions of use are specifically described. The

process of determining whether an area, road, or trail is designated as open to ORV use, open to limited use,

closed to use, and the level of use allowed will include a combined public involvement process, a National

Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, and the development of planning documents. For more information

concerning the rules, regulations, and procedures for use of ORV’s on Reclamation lands, see 43 CFR part 420; EO

11644, dated February 8, 1972; and EO 11989, dated May 24, 1977.”

The City of San Angelo, in cooperation with the San Angelo Dirt Riders, should begin the process to legitimize the

use of ORV’s at Twin Buttes. The current trail map should be submitted for review by the Bureau of Reclamation

and any adjustments to trail placements need to be made to avoid sensitive archeological sites. Preliminary

reviews show some area of overlap between existing trails and archeological sites but many areas where they do

not. Additionally, a portion of the existing trail network is actually on private land – a small linear parcel on the

inside of Twin Buttes Marina Road. Given practicality issues, it is advised that the city lease this small parcel to be

included as part of the park since it is widely believed by the public to be a part of the park and already includes a

portion of the trail network. Effort should be made by city officials to be inclusive of the stakeholder groups who

developed the trail systems and work within the existing framework wherever possible. This effort will likely

translate into a designated ORV use area with a legitimate trail system approved by Reclamation and a healthy

stakeholder group invested in the conservation of the park.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS

In addition to defining recreation use zones within the Twin Buttes property, there are several management

recommendations that the consultant has identified for city staff to implement. Whether the city decides to fund

and manage these programs themselves or contracts them out to a concessionaire, the following management

tools should be implemented.

Friends Group

Many national, state, regional, and local level parks have a “Friends of X Park” group that is a vital part of the

management, operation, and success of the park. Some Friends Groups are loosely organized groups of volunteers

who occasionally participate in service projects throughout the park; and some are highly organized whose

members spend thousands of hours volunteering in parks and fundraising for park projects and programs. Most of

the highly organized groups maintain a 501(c)3 federal tax status which is critical for fundraising and applying for

grants.

The Twin Buttes Recreation Area currently has several organized “Friends Groups – by Activity” which

representatives could be solicited from to form one cohesive “Friends Group.” The new group should have

representatives from all of the following at a minimum: the San Angelo Dirt Riders (ATV and motorcycle riders); the

San Angelo Road Lizards Running Club; the San Angelo Windsurfers Club; the San Angelo Bicycle Association; the

San Angelo Ducks Unlimited chapter; and the Concho Bass Club. Additionally, city staff should seek out

representation from the equestrian community, the hunting community, the kayaking community, and the

geocaching community. City staff needs to foster the development of a Friends Group that combines all of these

groups and encourage this new “Friends of Twin Buttes” group to obtain 501 (c)3 federal tax status.

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In theory, the group will elect its own officers, develop its own by-laws, and operate on their own independently of

the city, but work closely with the city or private management company (if city decides to go that route) to plan

projects and programs for the recreation area. The benefit to this arrangement is that the Friends Group can apply

for grant funding that can only be disseminated to 501 (c)3 organizations and leverage this funding with city

funding or other grant funding.

In addition to the benefit of extra funding capabilities, having a dedicated Friends Group with passionate, engaged

community members is invaluable to the operation and success of the park.

Park Host Program

A park host (also called campground host) is a volunteer (usually a retired couple), that provide volunteer labor to

the park in exchange for a free campsite with RV hook-ups. Depending on the amenities of the park, some park

hosts also receive free cable TV, laundry use, or wireless internet access. Typical park host duties include

registering visitors and campers, collecting fees, cleaning restrooms, leading guided hikes, selling firewood, and

educating visitors on park rules and regulations.

A park host is also a valuable asset to a park property if there is no on-site management such as a park

superintendent living on the property because they can be the “eyes and the ears” on the property and report any

illegal activities or issues of concern to the appropriate authorities. They can also act as the after-hours contact for

any questions that people may have or if there are any emergency situations that happen overnight they can help

direct people to the appropriate resource.

The establishment of a Park Host Program should be a priority for the city because this position is so critical for

successful day to day operations and only costs the city a minimal amount in utility costs.

On-site Management

On-site management, where a park superintendent lives on the park property 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, is a

best management practice found at the national, state, and regional park level across the field. It is a criterion in

the Texas State Park Model (discussed earlier in this plan), and is suggested for Twin Buttes Recreation Area as well

because of its large size (approx. 8,000 acres) and because of the primitive nature of the park.

Establishment & Enforcement of Rules

Hiring a park superintendent that lives on site combined with a

Park Host Program and continued patrolling by the San Angelo

Police Department and Texas Parks & Wildlife State Game

Gardens will significantly make a positive impact in deterring

unwanted and illegal activities and make enforcement of rules

and regulations much easier. Besides park rules that are

developed by the city in the form of city ordinances, there are

also federal regulations that city staff must consider when

implementing this recreation use plan.

Particularly in reference to the problem of visitors bringing in

materials to build permanent blinds and leaving tree stands

and other temporary blinds beyond a 24 hour period, and

driving off road anywhere in the park, the existing federal regulation needs to be enforced:

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43 CFR Part 420.11 Off-Road Vehicle Use: Requirements-vehicles

Each off-road vehicle that is operated on Reclamation lands shall meet the following requirements:

a) It shall conform to applicable state laws and vehicle registration requirements.

b) It shall be equipped with a proper muffler and spark arrestor in good working order and in constant

operation. The spark arrestor must conform to Forest Service Spark Arrestor Standard 5100-1a, and there

shall be no muffler cutout, bypass, or similar device.

c) It shall have adequate brakes and, for operation from dusk to dawn, working headlights and taillights.

43 CFR Part 420.12 Off-Road Vehicle Use: Requirements-operators

a) In addition to the regulation of Part 420, operators shall comply with any applicable State laws pertaining

to off-road vehicles; if State laws are lacking or less stringent than the regulations established in this part,

then the regulations in part 420 are minimum standards and are controlling.

b) Each operator of an off-road vehicle operated on Reclamation lands shall possess a valid motor vehicle

operator’s permit or license; or, if no permit or license is held, he/she shall be accompanied by or under

the immediate supervision of a person holding a valid permit or license.

c) During the operation of snowmobiles, trail bikes, and any other off-road vehicle the operator shall wear

safety equipment, generally accepted or prescribed by applicable State law or local ordinance use for use

of the particular activity in which he/she is participating.

d) No person shall operate an off-road vehicle:

1. In a reckless, careless, or negligent manner;

2. In excess of established speed limits;

3. While under the influence of alcohol or drugs;

4. In a manner likely to cause irreparable damage or disturbance of the land, wildlife, vegetative

resources, or archeological and historic values of resources; or

5. In a manner likely to become a nuisance to other users of Reclamation or adjacent lands.

43 CFR Part 423.23 Abandonment and impoundment of personal property

(a) You must not abandon personal property of any kind in or on Reclamation facilities, lands, or

waterbodies.

(b) You must not store or leave unattended personal property of any kind.

(1) Unattended personal property is presumed to be abandoned:

(i) After a period of 24 hours;

(ii) At any time after a posted closure takes effect under Subpart B of this part 423; or

(iii) At any time for reasons of security, public safety, or resource protection.

(2) If personal property is presumed abandoned, an authorized official may impound it, store it, and

assess a reasonable impoundment fee.

(3) The impoundment fee must be paid before the authorized official will return the impounded property

to you.

(c) An authorized official may impound or destroy unattended personal property at any time if it:

(1) Interferes with safety, operation, or management of Reclamation facilities, lands, or waterbodies; or

(2) Presents a threat to persons or Reclamation project resources.

(d) An authorized official may dispose of abandoned personal property in accordance with the procedures

contained in title 41 CFR and applicable Reclamation and Department of the Interior policy.

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In reference to visitors using fireworks at Twin Buttes Recreation Area, the following federal regulation needs to be

enforced:

43 CFR Part 423.30 Weapons, firearms, explosives, and fireworks

(c) You must not use or possess explosives, or fireworks or pyrotechnics of any type, except as allowed by a permit

issued pursuant to Subpart D of this part 423, or in special use areas so designated by an authorized official under

Subpart E of this par 423.

In reference to visitors who bring in trash, old furniture, building materials, and other refuse to dump in the

interior areas of the park, the following federal regulation needs to be enforced:

43 CFR Part 423.34 Sanitation

(a) You must not bring or improperly dispose of refuse on Reclamation facilities, lands, and waterbodies.

Both the owner and the person bringing or disposing refuse may be issued a citation for violating this

provision.

(b) Campers, picnickers, and all other persons using Reclamation lands must keep their sites free of trash and

litter during the period of occupancy and must remove all personal equipment and clean their sites before

departure.

Entrance Fees

Charging an entrance fee for a park changes its perception in the minds of people, in that – if you have to pay to

get in – the park is worth something. Versus the current psychological state of many people who know about Twin

Buttes as a “dumping ground” or a place to go and cause destruction because it is free to get in and no one cares

about it. Adding an entrance fee in combination with all of the other recommendations here will create a positive

change for Twin Buttes and create a small stream of revenue to help make improvements to the park.

A modest entry fee per person is suggested in the $2 - $5 range depending on how many amenities are added to

the park. At the present a $2 per person fee would be appropriate and as amenities are added, it could be

increased up to $5 or more. The important thing to note about pricing is that visitors have to see some tangible

result from the monies before they will be willing to pay more. The establishment of an annual pass is also

suggested for the local residents who visit the park regularly.

Signage

The implementation of park entrance signage, regulatory signage,

directional signage, and interpretive signage are all recommended for Twin

Buttes Recreation Area. Currently, there is little to no signage in the park.

Park entrance signage creates a psychological barrier for park visitors, that

as they physically drive past the entrance sign, they understand they are

entering a park area with its own set of rules and behavior ethics associated

with parks. Park entrance signage can also be aesthetically pleasing and

help foster a sense of pride about the park.

Regulatory signage should be present where necessary such as boating

regulations at a boat ramp, or where problems have occurred in the past,

such as at historical dumping areas. Directional signage is needed so that

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visitors can find their way around the park with ease.

Currently, there is no signage directing people to the

boat ramps or to the ATV trail area, etc.

Informational signage should be installed at or near the

entrances to the park with park rules and regulations

posted, hunting seasons and regulations posted, as well

as entrance fee information and instructions on where

to pay fees and/or purchase hunting permits and

annual park passes. It is recommended that one large

message board be installed at each park entrance

where different updated versions of rules and

information can easily be replaced by installing new

postings or signs on the larger board.

Interpretive signage should be implemented over time as city staff and the Friends Group develop more trails and

programs that could interpret the natural resources or historical aspects of the property to the public. Both

interpretive signage and park entrance signage construction could easily be community volunteer projects or local

Eagle Scout projects.

Vehicular Management

One of the signature challenges besides receding water levels at Twin Buttes Recreation Area is the lack of

vehicular management. A designated road system needs to be established and vehicular barriers put in place

where they are needed. Currently, city staff has already installed a pipe rail barrier in some places where the need

was greatest. The designated road system would need to be approved by Reclamation and be NEPA compliant.

Road infrastructure in the North Pool area would be based on the existing paved Twin Buttes Marina Road, and

could be extended to the west along the Middle Concho River arm of the reservoir and end in a new parking area

for hunters to access the interior regions of the park. A temporary dirt road would be established where it

currently exists off of the main boat ramp at the end of Twin Buttes Marina Road, and would continue to the

current shoreline to provide continued access to the water for fishermen, windsurfers, waterfowl hunters, and

kayakers. The dirt road would be defined by a temporary cable and post system that would be removed or

extended as water levels increase or decrease.

The improved caliche road that is accessible from Twin

Buttes Marina Road on the north side and connects to

Middle Concho Park on the east side should be closed to

regular vehicle traffic. There are existing gates on either

end, so there will be no problem in locking them and

closing that road off. The road will still be available for

emergency crews to utilize when needed, and will also be

available for stakeholder group access for special events

permitted by the city. Closing this road off will eliminate

vehicular traffic into this area of the park which is

dominated by trail systems and where vehicles have tried

to access trails before, and where dumping has occurred.

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Litter Management

Another challenge that needs to be addressed is litter management. There are several methods that could be used

in combination to help combat the problem. Controlling vehicular management will automatically limit access to

the deep interior reaches of the park so popular with those who illegally dump, thus making an immediate

reduction in litter in the park. Second, installing dumpsters in key areas in the high-impact zones such as at boat

ramps and camping loops will give responsible visitors a place to dispose of their trash. Dumpsters should only be

installed however, after a gated or manned access has been instituted, otherwise they will fill up from people

bringing in trash.

With the addition of on-site management, a Park Host Program, and increased patrolling by law enforcement it is

expected that outright littering will also decrease with more authority figures present. Also, if a manned entrance

station is implemented, each visitor to the park could be given a free trash bag to encourage personal

responsibility of trash. The same program could occur if visitors had to check-in with a Park Host.

Managed Hunting Program

The hunting activity at Twin Buttes desperately needs to be managed. A permitting process needs to be

established and a fee assessed to offset the cost of the program. Currently, Twin Buttes’ status as a “no-man’s

land” allows for confusion as to what the regulations are and leads some to engage in irresponsible and illegal

behavior. The pure lack of information provided by the city contributes to this atmosphere, and thus, regulations

need to be set (using the management best practices in this plan) and available on the web and in hand-out form

at local municipal offices and visitor centers.

It is recommended that all vehicle traffic into

traditional hunting areas be restricted by

allowing only permitted hunters access

beyond locked gates by issuing the gate code

for that hunting season only. No hunting will

be permitted outside of Texas Parks &

Wildlife Department-determined hunting

seasons and no access (beyond foot or

equestrian traffic) will be allowed into the

designated Primitive Zones when hunting

season is over. Permitted hunters who are

allowed vehicle access beyond the locked

gates will only be allowed to drive on the

main designated road to an interior parking

location where vehicles must remain parked

in designated areas and hunters must

proceed on foot from that point.

The conceptual maps later in this plan outline potential main roads into the interior of the Primitive Zones based

upon heavily-traveled existing dirt roads. City staff would have to do some work to block off other side roads by

using either native brush piled up or temporary stake and flag type barriers to direct traffic. Signage would also

need to be installed to remind visitors to keep vehicles on the designated main road. If violations occur then city

staff and the San Angelo Police Department have the option to enforce the rule and ticket the violator and revoke

his or her hunting permit. If violations continue then the city has the option to shut down the entire Primitive

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Zone to hunting. The majority of hunters are law-abiding and would most likely report violators to authorities to

protect their privilege of hunting in the area.

If city staff chooses not to engage in hunting management then efforts need to be made to join the Texas Parks &

Wildlife Public Hunting Program. As part of the Public Hunting Program, the recreation area lands will be included

in a state-wide map of available properties to hunt in, and will be included in the existing permitting process.

Currently, those who choose to hunt on public lands (or leased private lands) must purchase an Annual Hunting

Permit for $48. The permit can be purchased at major sporting goods stores in the state and gives hunters’ access

to nearly a million acres of land all across the state. In the program, TPWD biologists will monitor and assess the

wildlife populations at Twin Buttes Reservoir, in order to suggest bag limits, if they should need to be different

than county-wide limits. Additionally, being in a TPWD sponsored program will make it easier for hunters to know

and understand the regulations – as the same as what they are used to at other properties – and will ease some of

the confusion as to what is and isn’t legal at Twin Buttes Recreation Area.

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS

Investment in the capital infrastructure of the park is recommended. As the owner of the land, the Bureau of

Reclamation may cost share up to 50% for recreation improvements depending on the availability of funds.

Reclamation approval is also required for all construction and other improvements, and that new improvements

must be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the National Environmental Policy Act

(NEPA.)

While there is not significant political will in the municipal arena for improvements, there is significant community

support for at least basic capital improvements such as road infrastructure, restroom facilities, and continued

enhancement of trail systems. Additionally, investment in entrance signage, entrance gates, and entrance stations

that could be manned by volunteer park hosts should be considered given the value they will serve in controlling

the unwanted behaviors by irresponsible users.

Additionally, investments need to be made in vehicle control where access is allowed to the receding shoreline.

Since the shoreline is so far away from the current boat ramps on the North Pool, vehicles should be allowed to

drive down the existing boat ramps along one main, designated road to an area of shoreline for fishing,

windsurfing and kayak launching, and waterfowl hunting. It is recommended that removable posts and cables be

installed along the main road and the defined shoreline areas in the immediate future to gain control of the vehicle

traffic and allow past roads to be reclaimed by vegetation.

Small projects with the support and assistance of the

current user groups should be encouraged and facilitated

by city staff as much as possible. For example, local groups

such as the San Angelo Ducks Unlimited Chapter have

volunteered their time to assist in installing a floating dock

on the South Pool to make it easier to launch small boats.

This group like many other stakeholder groups at Twin

Buttes may be able to get materials and equipment

donated for use in park projects.

Additionally, the Concho Valley Disc Golf Association has

interest in installing a disc golf course on the east side of

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the park near the gate to Middle Concho Park. The group provides the volunteer labor to establish the course and

maintain it, plus purchases all of the equipment needed for the course. This is a win-win for city officials which

merely have to provide space and help monitor its use.

The San Angelo Dirt Riders have made significant improvements to the OHV trail system such as installing signage,

mapping the area, and cleaning up the trails where people have dumped trash. The group supports more

investment in the area such as trailhead informational signage, restroom facilities, and a camping loop for riders

who want to stay overnight.

SPECIAL EVENTS

City staff should continue to support the local stakeholder groups already hosting special events in the park, and

work to enhance those special events by providing Convention & Visitors Bureau marketing support among other

organizational support.

Triathlons, mud runs, 5K and 10K races, and mountain bike races hosted

by the San Angelo Road Lizards Running Club or the San Angelo Bicycling

Association should continue to be supported at Twin Buttes Recreation

Area. Additionally, any tournaments initiated by the Concho Valley Disc

Golf Association at a future course within Twin Buttes Recreation Area

should be supported by city staff. Not only do these kinds of events

involve a lot of local residents, they also bring in a lot of visitors to the

area, who have come solely to race or compete in a tournament. The

economic impact associated with these events, should also garner

Convention & Visitor Bureau marketing support for the associated non-

profits hosting these events.

The idea of an off-road “Baja-style” race to be held at Twin Buttes

Recreation Area was presented by the San Angelo Dirt Riders, the Lucas

Oil Baja organization, and the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce during

this master planning process. The proposed race course would mostly consist of existing dirt roads throughout the

recreation area. The idea should be considered with the following precautions: the race course should not cross

water bodies such as an arm of the lake or Spring Creek; the course should only be routed on existing dirt roads

already established within the park – no new trails should be blazed.; the day of the event the park should be

closed to other conflicting activities such as hunting or biking near the course; and the race course should avoid

sensitive archaeological areas as defined by the Bureau of Reclamation.

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FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

In addition to traditional funding sources such as the City of San Angelo’s General Fund, and any fees generated by

park users, there are many other funding opportunities available for outdoor recreation facilities and programs.

The following section highlights just some of the grants available; there are many more out there. Many of these

funding opportunities require the recipient be a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, which is why it is important for

city staff to engage with the local user groups who already have attained this status and/or help to foster a Twin

Buttes Recreation Area Friends Group that will attain this status.

TPWD Trail Grants

The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department administers the National Recreational Trails Fund in Texas under the

approval of the Federal Highway Administration. This program receives funding from a portion of federal gas

taxes paid on fuel used in non-highway recreational vehicles. The grants can cover up to 80% of a project’s cost up

to $200,000 for non-motorized trail grants. Currently there is no limit for motorized trail projects. Funds can be

spent to build new recreational trails, to improve existing trails, to develop trailheads or trailside facilities (i.e.

parking, restrooms, air stations), or to acquire trail corridors. The application deadline is Feb. 1 of each year.

http://tpwd.state.tx.us/business/grants/trpa/#trail

Boating Access Grants

This grant program also administered by the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department provides up to a 75% match of

project funds up to $500,000. The applicant must provide: the land, the 25% match in funds or in-kind labor, and

guarantee public access to the area and maintenance and operation responsibilities for a minimum of 25 years.

These funds are allocated annually from the federal Sport Fish Restoration Act and can be used to construct boat

ramps or boat lifts, breakwaters, loading docks, land acquisition, fish cleaning stations, restrooms, sewage

treatment facilities, potable water, showers, security lights, parking areas associated with the access facilities,

signage, navigational aids, retaining walls, engineering and dredging. The application deadline is Oct. 31 of each

year. http://tpwd.state.tx.us/business/grants/trpa/#boatramp

Outdoor Recreation Grants

These grants administered by the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department provide up to a 50% match of project funds

for outdoor recreation projects such as parkland acquisition, construction of playgrounds, sport courts, sport

fields, swimming pools, splash pads, camping facilities, canoe launches, nature trails, etc. The maximum amount of

the grant award is normally $500,000; however recent budget cuts in the legislature have reduced the amount of

funds available. Special calls for applications will be sent out when funds are available – the most recent deadline

was August 1 of the year and there were matches available up to $100,000.

http://tpwd.state.tx.us/business/grants/trpa/#outdoor

Great American Trails

Administered by the National Recreation and Park Association, with funding provided by the Darden Foundation

and Longhorn Steakhouse Restaurants, the Great American Trails program provides funding for refurbishing and

improving trails across the country. In 2012, eight communities were awarded the grants including two

communities in Texas. http://www.nrpa.org/greatamericantrails/

http://tpwd.state.tx.us/business/grants/trpa/#trail

http://tpwd.state.tx.us/business/grants/trpa/#boatramp

http://tpwd.state.tx.us/business/grants/trpa/#outdoor

http://www.nrpa.org/greatamericantrails/

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Tread Lightly! Stewardship Grants

These grants of up to $1,000 are available to help with a volunteer-based trail clean-up, or trail maintenance

projects. The grants are available to Tread Lightly organization members at the $100 per year level and

membership is open to anyone. Grants cover expenses such as tools necessary for projects, trash bags and/or

dumpster rental, water or other non-alcoholic beverages for volunteers, fuel used at project location, signage

materials, trail building and restoration materials, and facility rentals. The deadline to apply for each cycle is

March 1, June 1, August 1, and December 31. http://treadlightly.org/tread-lightly-stewardship-grant-program/

Bell Built Grants

Sponsored by Bell and administered by the International Mountain Biking Association there are 3 grants available

for $100,000 to build one of each type of trail: Pump Track/Bike Park, Flow Trail, and a DH/Gravity Trail.

Applications are accepted until Feb. 8 in 2013 and then finalists will be selected. The finalists will then be entered

into a voting contest throughout the mountain biking community and the 3 projects with the most votes will be

selected as winners. It is anticipated that this will be an annual granting opportunity.

http://www.imba.com/resources/grants/bell-built

IMBA/CLIF Bar Trail Preservation Grants

These grants of $500 are administered by the International Mountain Biking Association and sponsored by CLIF

Bar. The grants are available to IMBA affiliated clubs to support trail restoration and preservation projects.

Applicants must have 501(c)3 status and fill out a short application. The deadline to apply is April 15 annually. CLIF

Bar also supports volunteer trail events with donations of CLIF Bars and can be ordered on the IMBA website.

http://www.imba.com/resources/grants/2011-imba-clif-bar-grants

IMBA/HucknRoll Trail Improvement Grants

The International Mountain Biking Association administers these $700 grants sponsored by HucknRoll. The grants

are available to IMBA affiliated clubs and can be used to support projects that maintain and improve the

sustainability of trails, preserve the environment, and enhance conservation in the mountain biking community.

The deadline to apply is April 15 and application materials can be found on the IMBA website.

http://www.imba.com/resources/grants/hucknroll-trail-improvement-grants

IMBA/USAC Trail Tune-up Grants

USA Cycling funds these grants through member donations on license applications and renewal forms. Projects

that create or improve trails used for mountain bike racing will be given the highest consideration but the $2,000

grants can also be used to improve trails for race training and recreational riding. The grant also includes technical

assistance from one of the Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crews with an on-site visit. The application period for 2012 was

May 15 – August 15. http://www.imba.com/resources/grants/2010-imbausac-trail-tune-grants-available

Bikes Belong Coalition Grants

The Bikes Belong Coalition provides grants to support projects such as bike paths, rail trails, mountain bike trails,

bike parks, BMX facilities, and large-scale bicycle advocacy initiatives. Grants awarded at this time are called

Community Partnership Grants and are awarded to a combined partnership of (1) non-profit 501(c)3 organization,

(1) municipality, and (1) business. Grants are in the $2,000 - $10,000 range and a specific match is not required,

however grants where more than 50% of project funds are requested from Bikes Belong will not be considered.

http://treadlightly.org/tread-lightly-stewardship-grant-program/

http://www.imba.com/resources/grants/bell-built

http://www.imba.com/resources/grants/2011-imba-clif-bar-grants

http://www.imba.com/resources/grants/hucknroll-trail-improvement-grants

http://www.imba.com/resources/grants/2010-imbausac-trail-tune-grants-available

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Special consideration is given to applications where funds are leveraged by partnerships or other funding sources.

The application deadline for this year is May 24, 2013. http://www.bikesbelong.org/grants/

The NorthFace Explore Fund

This grant program is sponsored by The NorthFace outdoor gear retailer and provides grants up to $2,500 for non-

profit groups to encourage youth outdoor participation, connect children to the outdoors, increase access to both

frontcountry and backcountry recreation, and provide education for both personal and environmental health.

Organizations must have 501(c)3 status and provide specific proposals with measurable outcomes. The 2013

application deadlines have not yet been announced. http://www.explorefund.org/

NEEF Every Day Capacity Building Grants

The National Environmental Education Foundation administers this grant program which is sponsored by Toyota.

The program provides grants of up to $5,000 to strengthen Friends Groups to unleash their potential to serve their

public lands. These grants strengthen stewardship of public lands by strengthening Friends Groups through

funding for organizational capacity building. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and there are 2 deadlines:

October 30 and April 30. http://www.neefusa.org/grants/every_day_grants.htm

http://www.bikesbelong.org/grants/

http://www.explorefund.org/

http://www.neefusa.org/grants/every_day_grants.htm

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CONCEPTUAL MAPS

Twin Buttes Recreation Area Overview (Detailed maps to follow)

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North Pool Recreation Use Zones – Middle Concho Arm

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North Pool Recreation Use Zones – Spring Creek Arm

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South Pool Recreation Use Zones

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North Pool Overview

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North Pool – Main Entrance

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North Pool – Middle Concho River Arm

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North Pool – Spring Creek Arm

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South Pool Overview (detailed maps to follow)

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South Pool - Main Entrance

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South Pool – South Concho Arm

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APPENDIX

223 Find your way with easy to understand trail signs and maps Trail Number & Direction ATV Rating Green = Beginner, Blue = Intermediate, Red = Advanced

4x4 / Jeep Rating Green = Class 2, Blue = Class 3 Orange = Class 4, Red = Class 5

Black Mountain Off-Road Adventure Area Office & General Store

(606) 837-3205 Office Hours:

8-430 Sunday thru Thursday 8-8 Friday and Saturday

Trails always open

Operated by the Harlan County Outdoor Recreation Board Authority

www.HarlanCountyTrails.com

Lodging Evarts Tourism Commission, Evarts RV Sites, Camping, 1 Mile from Trailhead (877) 737-0778 Black Mountain Cabins, Evarts 2 Miles from Trailhead (606) 837-9961 Harlan County Campground Cabins & RV Park, Putney Trailhead (606) 573-9009 Little Inn of Harlan, Harlan 8 Miles from either Trailhead (606) 573-7011 Holiday Inn Express, Harlan 9 Miles from either Trailhead (800) 465-4329 Mount Aire Motel, Harlan 9 Miles from either Trailhead (800) 988-4660 America’s Best Value Inn, Cumberland 12 Miles from Putney Trailhead (606) 589-4911 Benham School House Inn, Benham 15 Miles from Putney Trailhead (800) 231-0627 For more lodging information, visit www.HarlanCountyTrails.com/lodging

Come Ride The Best

“Possibly the best ATV Riding area in North America”

- ATV Illustrated

Permit Fees (Per Vehicle)

$35 - Yearly Permit (One year from month of purchase) Family Discount: $5 off your second permit and $15 off each additional (Yearly Permit only) $20 - 31-Day Permit

Primitive Campsites and Tent Decks Available

Events all-year round Black Mountain is home to an array of events and competitions held by local and national clubs each year. Be sure to check out our events schedule online at www.HarlanCountyTrails.com

Over 150 Miles of Trails... Open 24 hours per day, 365 days per year

Trails for everybody It doesn’t matter if you prefer sport quads, side-by-sides or rail buggies, Black Moun-tain offers an experience for families and hardcore off-roaders, all at rates lower than any other off-road trail system.

Come Join the Fun!! Black Mountain Off-Road Adventure Area is fast-becoming the most popular ATV and 4x4 destination on the east coast. The reason is simple; Great trails, breathtaking views and old-fashioned Appalachian hospitality. - Beginner, Intermediate and Extreme trails. - Every trail is marked, rated and mapped. - Open to ATVs, Trucks, Dirtbikes and more. - Never closes, open all day, year-round. - Two convenient trailheads.

Find out more online at www.HarlanCountyTrails.com

Elevations up to 3,300 Feet

Breathtaking views from atop the Appalachian Mountains

Class 4 & Class 5 4x4 Obstacles

Variety of trails rated for every skill level… Beginner, Moderate or Advanced

2012 Firearm Hunt Regulations Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge

New Information:

All hunt permits are now $75 each. Two-deer bag limit: one male

(antlered or button buck) and one female or two females per hunt permit.

Scouting periods are November 9-11 and 16-18, 2012.

Refuge Firearm Hunts Five 2-day hunts, 3 consecutive days each hunt, from noon the first day to noon the last day, 35 hunters per hunt, as follows: Hunt #1: December 4-6 Hunt #2: December 8-10 Hunt #3: December 14-16 Hunt #4: December 21-23 Hunt #5: December 28-30 Firearm Permit Process & Fee All firearm hunts are a random drawing. Applications are only accepted and have to be postmarked during August, 2012. Applicants only pay if they are selected. All hunts are now $75 per hunt permit. Replacement permits will be issued for an additional $5 fee. Applicants can mail, fax, or apply in person at the Refuge Office, Monday-Friday; 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A maximum of three applicants may be listed on each application but an individual hunter may apply only once. Only successful applicants will be notified by mail in September, 2012. All hunt fees are non-refundable. All hunts may be cancelled without notice for public safety or resource protection reasons (e.g., high wildfire danger). Firearm Hunt Units Refuge Units 2, 3, 5, and 8 will be open for firearm scouting and hunting. Hunt Units or areas within a unit may not be reserved. Closed Areas The following areas are closed to hunting: Adolph Thomae, Jr. County Park in Unit 3, Units 1, 4, 6, and 7 and all areas posted “No Hunting Zone” or as indicated on the Firearm Hunt Map. Hunting Access Only permitted hunters will be allowed in the

Hunt Units during the firearm hunts. On the

first day of your scheduled hunt, you must

report to the Refuge check station at 12 noon

for a hunter orientation. For the remainder of

the hunt, you may enter the Refuge one hour

before legal shooting hours (i.e., 1½ hours

before official sunrise). All harvested game is

required to check out at the Refuge check

station. Parking and Vehicle Access Vehicle parking is allowed at the Unit 1 parking area, along the roadsides of General Brant Road (FM 106), and County Road.

Motorized vehicle access is allowed on Refuge roads that are not closed by gates or signs. All other roads may only be accessed by foot or bicycle. Mobility Impaired Hunters Hunters with mobility impairments must contact the Assistant Refuge Manager by October 28, 2012 to obtain the new application forms for special access accommodations. Scouting Access Permitted hunters may scout during the following periods: November 2-4 and 16-18, 2012. Scouting access hours will be from official sunrise to official sunset. A permitted hunter, and a limit of two non-permitted individuals accompanying the hunter, may enter the Hunt Units during the scouting period. A Refuge-issued Vehicle Validation Tag & Scouting Permit must be conspicuously displayed on vehicle dashboard. Possession of firearms or archery equipment is not permitted during scouting. Flagging & Markers The use of flagging and markers to mark trails and stands is prohibited. Hunting Stands & Blinds We allow hunting from portable stands or by

stalking and still hunting. There is a limit of

one blind or stand per permitted hunter. You

must attach hunter identification (name and

phone number), to the blind or stand. We

prohibit attaching blinds and stands to trees or

making blinds and stands from natural

Vegetation. You must remove all blinds and

stands at the end of the permitted hunt season.

Other Uses We prohibit use of or hunting from any type

of watercraft or floating device. We prohibit

the possession or use of dogs while scouting

or hunting. Legal Weapons We only allow the use of shoulder-fired muzzleloaders, rifles and crossbows during the firearm hunt. Persons may only use (discharge) firearms in accordance with Refuge regulations. Muzzleloader firearms must be .40 caliber or larger, and modern rifles must be center fired and .22 caliber or larger. All firearms must be unloaded and cased while in a vehicle. Loaded is defined has having rounds in the chamber or a firing cap on a muzzle-loading firearm. We prohibit target practice or ‘‘sighting-in’’ on the refuge. Bait The possession and/or distribution of bait or hunting over bait is prohibited.

Legal Species and Bag Limit Two-deer bag limit: one male (antlered or button buck) and one female per hunt permit. There is no bag limit on feral hogs and nilgai antelope. Hunting of javelina is prohibited. You may not kill or wound an animal covered in this section and intentionally or knowingly fail to make a reasonable effort to retrieve and include it in your bag limit. Hunters 17 and Younger Each youth hunter, ages 9 through 17, must be accompanied by, and remain within sight and normal voice contact of, an adult age 21 or older. Hunter Orange Hunters must visibly wear 400 square inches of hunter orange including 144 square inches visible on both the chest and back, and a hunter orange cap or hat visible on the head. Hunter orange camouflage patterns may be worn. Field Dressing Hunts are primitive; therefore, assistance from Refuge personnel will be very limited to none. Make harvest plans accordingly. Harvested game must be field dressed before removed from the Refuge. You may quarter your game. You may use a non-motorized cart/wagon to transport harvested game. A meat cooler is available at the Refuge check station for temporary storage of game. Alcoholic Beverages and Drugs The use or possession of alcoholic beverages and drugs on the Refuge is prohibited. Camping We allow camping only at Adolph Thomae Jr. County Park. Access to the Refuge is not permitted directly from the county park. We reserve the right to revoke or deny any permit for up to five years due to unsafe conduct or violation of one or more refuge regulations. For Additional Information Contact: Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge 22817 Ocelot Road Los Fresnos, Texas 78566 (956) 748-3607 (956) 748-3609 (Fax) [email protected] (E-mail) Download hunt applications at www.friendsofsouthtexasrefuges.org

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

http://www.friendsofsouthtexasrefuges.org/

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Trails created and maintained by the Brazos Valley Mountain Bike Association

Total Trail Distances:East Side East Loop distance - 11.62 miles (start and finish as indicated on map and follow the direction arrows; mix of trail, levee, and dirt road) Total single-track distance - 11.56 miles Total levee distance - 1.50 miles Total dirt road distance - 0.58 miles Total East Side distance - 13.64West Side West Loop distance - 6.80 miles (start and finish as indicated on map and follow the direction arrows; mix of trail, levee, and dirt road) Total single-track distance - 5.97 miles Total levee distance - 1.98 miles Total dirt road distance - 0.10 miles Total West Side distance - 8.05

East and West Loop trails are ONE WAY and flow in acounter-clockwise direction, denoted by the directionalarrows on the map. Check the BVMBA web site for trailclosures due to muddy trails and/or trail maintenance.http://www.bvmba.net

1 Good to Go Trail2 Slippery Slope Trail3 Stairway to Hell Trail4 Monkey Butt Trail5 Doggie Dash Trail6 Little Warda Trail7 Elliotts Elation Landmark8 Half Pipe Landmark9 J-9 Trail

10 Bumblee Bee Boldry Dash Trail11 Valley of the Thorns Trail12 Poison Ivy Ali Trail13 Bloody Lip Landmark14 Flat Tire Flyer Trail15 Texas Twister Trail16 Hutch's Hell Trail17 Cement Descent Landmark18 Junkyard Landmark19 Last Pass Trail

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1 Roller Coaster Trail2 Rock Garden Landmark3 Wild Flower Alley Trail4 Munnerlyn Loop Trail5 Munnerlyn Bridge Landmark6 Clavical Calamity Landmark7 Jessica's Landing Landmark8 Little Indy Landmark9 Horseshoe Bend Landmark

10 Godzilla's Tail Landmark11 Cutoff/Turbo Road Landmark12 Game Trail Trail13 New Cut Trail14 Rat Maze Trail15 Holler Hill Landmark16 Hematoma Hill Landmark17 Gamera's Tail Landmark18 Sunset Strip Trail19 Prelude Trail20 Skinny Dip Trail21 Goat Trail Trail22 Blair Witch Woods Trail23 Peaceful Woods Trail24 Camel Humps Landmark25 Switchbacks Landmark26 BMX Loop Trail27 Last Call Trail28 Fisherman's Alley Trail

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Spillway Hill Trails

The Spillway Hill trailhead is located just outside the back gate of Middle Concho Park in SW San Angelo. To get there, take Knickerbocker Blvd south from Loop 306 until you reach Red Bluff Road. There is a large Baptist on the left and Packsaddle BBQ on the right. Turn right onto Red Bluff and follow it until it dead ends in the park (see image #1). When you enter Middle Concho Park, make an immediate right on the paved park road and follow it 1 mile to the back gate. The paved road will change to gravel after ½ mile. Park near the back gate and bike, run, or walk out the back gate (if it’s closed just go over or around it). There is an opening in the rock berm directly ahead at the base of the hill just a few yards outside the back gate. That opening leads you onto the Spillway Hill trails (see image #2). Although most trails are not currently marked with signs, you can see the worn path used by cyclists, runners, and hikers (see image #3). There are numerous 4WD roads and trails on the hill, and additional trails and dirt roads to the west of Spillway Hill on the other side of the levee.

Image #1: Middle Concho Park location

Knickerbocker and Red Bluff Road

Spillway Hill

Back gate of Middle Concho

Middle Concho front gate

Image #2: Back gate and trail head

Image #3: Spillway trails

Existing back gate of Middle Concho Park. Note- a new pipe fence is being constructed that will move the gate 4/10 of a mile back into the park to where the pavement ends.

The MacKenzie trail starts at opening in rock berm

Additional motorcycle trails in these areas

Back gate

Spillway

The complete loop on Spillway Hill is approximately 5.5 miles long. Additional distance can be added by linking up with the motorcycle trails and 4WD roads to the north and west of the hill.

This dirt road continues for several miles – a good route for running or bike workouts.

MacKenzie trail

Big Snake trail

Top of Spillway Hill – scenic vistas

Gary’s trail

Valley trail

Image #2: Back gate and trail head

Image #3: Spillway trails

Existing back gate of Middle Concho Park. Note- a new pipe fence is being constructed that will move the gate 4/10 of a mile back into the park to where the pavement ends.

The MacKenzie trail starts at opening in rock berm

Additional motorcycle trails in these areas

Back gate

Spillway

The complete loop on Spillway Hill is approximately 5.5 miles long. Additional distance can be added by linking up with the motorcycle trails and 4WD roads to the north and west of the hill.

This dirt road continues for several miles – a good route for running or bike workouts.

MacKenzie trail

Big Snake trail

Top of Spillway Hill – scenic vistas

Gary’s trail

Valley trail

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Twin Buttes Dam and Reservoir consist of approximately 12,858 acres of land, of which 9,800 acres are included in the conservation pool. The reservoir and surrounding land is part of the San Angelo Project administered by the U.S. Department of Interior; Bureau of Reclamation. The reservoir was created by the construction of Twin Buttes Dam in 1963 in Tom Green County, Texas. The Middle Concho River and Spring Creek form the North Pool, while the South Concho River forms the South Pool, and the two pools of the lake are connected via an equalization channel.

The recreation area is managed by the City of San Angelo via a contract with the Bureau of Reclamation. The reservoir provides flood control, irrigation, and municipal drinking water, while the surrounding land and shoreline allows for many recreational opportunities such as fishing, hunting, and camping. The open space that Twin Buttes affords is a tremendous natural resource, essentially in the City of San Angelo’s backyard, that could be a fantastic public recreation area given some improvements and management actions.

Assessment of Natural and Cultural Resources

The master plan includes an assessment of the natural and cultural resources at Twin Buttes; highlighting the invasive vegetation problem, the wildlife population, and the significant cultural resources - such as the 200 archaeological sites documented in the Twin Buttes Archaeological Report by David L. Nickels and Raymond P. Mauldin in 2001.

Assessment of Current Recreation Use

An assessment of current recreation use at Twin Buttes identified both the authorized and unauthorized activities and described the various stakeholder groups associated with each activity. Activities such as off-road vehicle riding, trail running, mountain biking, hunting, fishing, windsurfing, kayaking, geocaching, camping, and horseback riding all take place at Twin Buttes. Off-road vehicle use such as ATV and motorcycle riding has not been officially sanctioned by the Bureau of Reclamation and the plan calls to take the next step to authorize it among other steps.

Challenges

Litter and illegal dumping are big problems at Twin Buttes Reservoir Recreation Area. With no controlled access into the recreation area, irresponsible citizens can easily bring in truckloads of construction materials, couches, electronics, trash, etc. to dump within the back areas of the recreation area. Additionally there has been a history of fireworks use and unchecked firearms use which has resulted in major fireworks trash scattered about and huge piles of shotgun shells and debris from shooting clays.

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Illicit activities have also been noted in the area by concerned users and local police, and this is compounded by little vehicular management in the recreation area. Currently, visitors can wander for miles on various dirt road trails that crisscross across the property and around the lake in concentric circles and this creates problems for way-finding and public safety and does damage to the resources from erosion and trail-blazing.

Low water levels are an increasing problem at the reservoir and steps to maintain access for users are discussed in the plan. Stakeholder group conflict and public safety are also addressed, especially in areas where motorized vehicles, non-motorized users, and firearms overlap.

Analysis of Successful Park Models & Best Management Practices

Successful park models and best management practices were analyzed among various agencies including the Texas State Park system; Quartz Mountain Nature Park operated by Oklahoma State Parks; Barnwell Mountain Recreation Area operated by the non-profit - Texas Motorized Trails Coalition; Black Mountain Off-Road Adventure Area operated by Harlan County in Kentucky; Lake Meredith National Recreation Area operated by the National Park Service; Colorado River Municipal Water District; Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge; and the National Forest Service. Innovative management and operational partnerships and special events from certain agencies were also discussed for their potential application to Twin Buttes Reservoir Recreation Area.

Public Participation

Public participation is important to the success of any planning process and this process included one general public meeting and one intensive stakeholder visioning workshop. Various community members from the different stakeholder groups were invited to attend the workshop and a Nominal Group Technique (NGT) was utilized to facilitate the visioning process. The technique allows for better group consensus and the development of shared ideas that are ranked in popularity versus one or two participants or groups dominating the discussion.

The top three ranked items from the discussion were: (1) trash management/cleanliness; (2) add restrooms (flushing, vault, composting – depending on area); and (3) maintain access to the water for all user groups.

Planning Guidelines & Management Recommendations

Based upon the public input and analysis of best management practices, several planning guidelines were developed and management recommendations were identified and discussed. A major planning guideline is to define the recreation area into recreation use zones; such as high-impact zones, primitive zones, hunting zones, and off-road vehicle use zones. By defining the activities that can take place in certain areas, stakeholder conflicts are reduced, illegal dumping and other unwanted activities are reduced, and public safety and resource protection are enhanced.

Top management recommendations include developing a Friends Group for recreation area, implementing a Park Host Program, and establishing on-site management. A Friends Group would be a functioning 501(c)3 non-profit organization comprised of local stakeholders that raises funds and acts as conservation ambassadors for the recreation area. A Park Host Program would take the Friends Group one step further and employ volunteers as on-

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site staff to man entrance gates, collect fees, clean bathrooms, pick up trash, etc. in exchange for a campsite with utilities. This model has worked successfully in many agencies across the country.

Establishment and enforcement of rules is critical to the success of the recreation area and to do that the city needs full authority to enforce its ordinances; thus full annexation of the recreation area is recommended. Charging entrance fees, implementation of signage, vehicular management, litter management, and implementing a managed hunting program are other management recommendations discussed in the plan.

Investment in the capital infrastructure of the park is also recommended, and as owners of the land, the Bureau of Reclamation may cost share up to 50% for recreation improvements depending on the availability of funds.

Funding Opportunities

Finally, funding opportunities are included in the plan to assist city staff in implementing the recommendations. A dozen grant opportunities are identified that can fund projects such as boat ramps, trails, mountain bike trails, capital infrastructure development, and conservation and recreation programming.

Conceptual Maps

Conceptual maps demonstrate proposed recreation use zones, areas for proposed manned entrance stations, and a defined road system throughout the recreation area. The maps include areas where trails already exist and define new areas where more trails could be added. Further on-the-ground planning and engineering will need to take place to define specific areas where roadways and campgrounds will be located, but the conceptual maps are a good guideline for the future.

City of San Angelo Parks & Recreation



From: Carl White, Parks & Recreation Director

Subject: Agenda Item for May 21, 2013, Council Meeting

Contact: Carl White, Parks & Recreation Director, 234-1724

Caption: Regular Agenda Item

Consideration of approving additional improvements at Civic League Park to support the operation of the International Water Lily Collection including a new basin, pavilion and a water-misting system and authorizing City staff to negotiate an agreement for the construction of the improvements with the San Angelo Council of Garden Clubs.

Summary: Proponents of the International Water Lily Collection, especially the San Angelo Council of Garden Clubs, are requesting authorization to move forward with some improvements at Civic League Park to support the Collection. Specifically, they would like to construct another raised basin, install a water-misting cooling system for visitors and construct a pavilion that could be used for educational purposes, events and rentals. Construction of some of these items would require the removal of the large Live Oak tree adjacent to the Collection.

The additional basin was envisioned before the last Collection expansion project in 2005 however, lack of funding prevented its implementation.

General improvements to the Collection, including the addition of the proposed basin, have officially been accepted as part of the City’s Capital Improvement Plan.

The proposal is for the San Angelo Council of Garden Clubs to fund the improvements. The City would be responsible for ongoing costs of maintenance of the improvements. If Council approves, we would return with a negotiated agreement with the San Angelo Council of Garden Clubs for the construction of these improvements.

History: Two raised basins were added to the original reflection pond with money raised by the Council of Garden Clubs from a San Angelo Health Foundation Grant in 2003. Additional improvements were added, including the three large raised basins in 2005 with mostly Federal funds. The annual Lily Fest began in 2006 to celebrate the Collection and to highlight its importance. In 2009, the City entered into agreement with Mr. Ken Landon to operate and manage the Collection at Civic League Park.

Financial Impact: Funds are not requested to assist with the construction of the proposed improvements. Funds would be required for the additional maintenance required in an estimated amount of $2,500.00 annually.

Related Vision Item: N/A

Other Information/ xxx

Recommendation: The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board reviewed the proposed improvements and recommends approval.

Attachments: • Civic League Park improvements CIP sheet • Plan sheet of the proposed additional basin • Conceptual rendering of the proposed pavilion and information on the

proposed water-misting system.

Presentation: PowerPoint

Publication: N/A

Reviewed by

Director:

Rick Weise, Assistant City Manager


City of San Angelo Finance Department



From: Laura Brooks, Budget Analyst, Sr.


Contact: Morgan Chegwidden, Budget Manager, 653-6291

Caption: Regular (1st reading) Consent (2

nd reading)

First public hearing and introduction of an Ordinance amending the 2012-2013 Budget for new projects, incomplete projects, capital projects and grants.

Summary: This proposed amendment contains the following items (additional information attached):

City of San Angelo Operating Budget

• Energy Recovery Rebate • PHEP Grant Local Match • Nursing Program STD Grant • Pedestrian Bridge • Burial Containers • Community Housing Development • Avenue P Street & Drainage Improvement • 2013 Mill & Overlay Projects

History: See attached Budget Amendment Request memorandum.

Financial Impact: $1,920,470 (see attached detail on Exhibit A of the Ordinance)

Related Vision Item (if applicable): N/A

Other Information/Recommendation: Staff recommends approval.

Attachments: Ordinance including Exhibit A; Department request memos

Presentation: N/A

Publication: N/A

Reviewed by Service Area Director: Michael Dane, ACM/CFO

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN ANGELO AMENDING

THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER

1, 2012, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2013, FOR NEW

PROJECTS, INCOMPLETE PROJECTS, CAPITAL PROJECTS,

AND GRANTS.

WHEREAS the City of San Angelo has determined that new projects not included in the

current budget should begin, and

WHEREAS the City of San Angelo has determined that certain budgeted amounts should

be amended due to project changes and unforeseen circumstances, and

WHEREAS the resources necessary for these changes are available;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

SAN ANGELO, TEXAS THAT:

The City’s budget for fiscal year 2012-2013 be amended by the amounts contained in

Exhibit A.

INTRODUCED on the 21st day of May, 2013, and APPROVED and ADOPTED on this

the 4th day of June, 2013.

CITY OF SAN ANGELO, TEXAS

__________________________________ Alvin New, Mayor

ATTEST:

__________________________________


Approved as to Content and Form:

__________________________________

Michael Dane, Assistant City Manager/CFO

City of San Angelo

Proposed Budget Amendment

Exhibit A

Fund Description Total

Revenue Amendment

Total Expense

Amendment

Net Benefit/(Cost)

COSA Operating Budget

101 General Fund 27,330 27,330 0

103 Intergovernmental Fund 36,637 36,637 0

320 Property & Casualty Fund – Fund Balance

0 84,000 (84,000)

440 Cemetery Fund 16,200 16,200 0

483 HOME Fund 1,303 1,303 0

502 General Capital Fund 0 1,755,000 (1,755,000)

Totals 81,470 1,920,470 (1,839,000)

City of San Angelo Proposed Budget Amendment Additional Information

Project/Need Source of Funding Revenue Expense Net Benefit/ (Cost)

AEP Energy Recovery Rebate

AEP Energy Recovery Rebate

5,298 5,298 0

PHEP Grant Local Match

General Fund- Fund Balance/PHEP Grant

22,032 22,032 0

Nursing Program STD Clinic 1115 Waiver Funds 36,637 36,637 0

Pedestrian Bridge

Property/Casualty Fund –Fund Balance

0 84,000 (84,000)

Burial Containers

Container Sales Revenue

16,200 16,200 0

Community Housing Development HOME Funds 1,303 1,303 0

Avenue P Street & Drainage Improvement

Capital Projects Fund-Fund Balance

0 755,000 (755,000)

2013 Mill & Overlay Projects Capital Projects Fund-Fund Balance

0 1,000,000 (1,000,000)

Totals 81,470 1,920,470 (1,850,016)

News & Politics

May 21, 2013 Agenda packet