SOLUTIONS ARCHIVE 2003
This experimental section of the Web site is intended to facilitate the exchange of information among TML member officials. Periodically, TML receives inquiries for which there is minimal, current information among our resources. The questions presented here represent an attempt to assist an inquiring member who has an informational need unmet through regular research efforts. Should you have information which would be helpful to the inquiring member, please contact him/her directly. At your discretion, TML would appreciate a copy of your response for the purpose of continually improving our information database. Your response or your own question may be sent to TML. When submitting a question, please include your name, title, and city. Thank you
December
29, 2003
Subject: Ordinance regulating private clubs
The City of Van Alstyne, a general law city of approximately
2,500, is developing a new zoning ordinance. We would like to know what
communities of a similar size are doing about regulating private clubs
within the city limits.
Contact: Jerry White, City Manager,
jwhiteva@gcecisp.com
or call 903.712.0153. Thanks for your help.
December
18, 2003
Subject: Oil and Gas Drilling Ordinance
The City of League City is interested in updating its
Oil and Gas Well Drilling Ordinance. Our current ordinance has not been
updated since 1966. If anyone has updated their City's ordinance within
the last couple of years, please e-mail me a copy or provide me the name/phone
number of a contact person within your city. I would greatly appreciate
your help.
Contact:
Tammi Saddler, Assistant to the City Administrator, City of
League
City
, 281-338-4853,
TSaddler@leaguecity.com
December
8, 2003
Subject: RFP for water meter replacement/AMR system
We are preparing to move on a project to replace all
of our water meters and install an automated meter reading system? If
anyone has a recent RFP/bid solicitation document, I would sure appreciate
a copy.
Contact:
Vince
DiPiazza
, City Manager, City of
Dumas
,
806-935-4101
December
5, 2003
Subject: Compensatory time in conjunction with FML
Compensatory time off is not a form of accrued paid
leave that an employer may require the employee to substitute for unpaid
BMLA leave. The employee may request to use his/her balance of compensatory
time for compliance for an FMLA reason. If the employer permits the accrual
to be used in compliance with regulations, 29 CFR 553.25, the absence
which is paid from the employee's accrued compensatory time "account"
may not be counted against the employee's FMLA leave entitlement. [60
FR 2237, Jan. 6, 1995; 60 FR 16383, Mar. 30, 1995]
Does your City allow employees to use their comp time when on leave for
an FMLA event? If so, how do you administer? Or, what specifically is
your policy regarding the coordination of comp time and FML? Any input
would be appreciated! Thank you.
Contact:
Cheryl Austin,
CAustin@rockwall.com
,
City of
Rockwall
,
December
3, 2003
Subject: Recruitment of Police Chief
The City of Kerrville is considering consultants to
recruit for Police Chief and/or who conduct assessment centers for Police
Chief. If anyone knows of or has such experience with consultants, please
let us know. Thank you.
Contact:
Mike Busby, HR Director, City of
Kerrville
.
830/792-8340;
mikeb@kerrville.org
November
25, 2003
Subject: Providing services to gated subdivisions/private roads
Like many newer suburbs, Bulverde has several gated communities.
While our police respond to calls within these developments, they do not
patrol them for traffic violations. Does anyone have an ordinance that
enables the police to patrol on private roads? Since these people pay
taxes we're wanting to provide them with the services that they contribute
to. Also, we're in the process of doing a five-year road capital improvement
plan. Does anyone have any experience in including private roads in CIPs
and having the homeowners association supplement the costs for those improvements
in their subdivision? Thanks for your help!
Contact:
Chance Sparks, City Planner, City of
Bulverde
,
planner@gvtc.com
Subject:
Public Housing
I am interested to see how many cities have a housing
authority that handles both Public Housing & Section 8 housing vouchers.
Any information on organizational structure and operations would be greatly
appreciated.
Contact:
John Castro, Director Community Services, City of
Plainview
,
Ph: (806) 296-1120, Fax: (8060 296-1125,
jcastro@ci.plainview.tx.us
November
13, 2003
Subject: City Employee Handbook, Job Application Form and Performance
Appraisal
I am a brand new City Administrator and am trying to locate
a good example of a City Employee Handbook, Job Application and Performance
Appraisal forms. Any input would be appreciated.
Contact:
Stephen Giesbrecht, City Administrator, City of
Electra
,
940-495-2146,
stephengiesbrecht@msn.com
October
27, 2003
Subject: Vehicle impoundment yards
I am currently conducting a cost-benefit analysis on
towed-vehicle impoundment lots. Does anyone have information about the
advantages or disadvantages of a city-run impoundment yard vs. contracting
out the impounding services? Any insight to the reasons why a certain
method is preferred over another (maintenance costs, legal liabilities,
scope of service, etc.) is welcome.
Contact: Ann Fuller, Neighborhood Planner, City of
Mesquite
,
afuller@ci.mesquite.tx.us
October
9, 2003
Subject: Bi-lingual pay
I am seeking information from any city that has a bilingual
pay program. Specifically I am interested in hearing about policies that
require proficiency testing and who your city uses to conduct these tests.
I would appreciate any information you would be willing to share.
Contact:
Tammy Garcia, Director of Human Resources, City of
Seguin
,
tgarcia@ci.seguin.tx.us
October
7, 2003
Subject: Habitat for Humanity - Exception to Building Fees, Permits,
etc.
Does anyone have a form Ordinance excepting building
permit fees for non-profits such (i.e. Habitat for Humanity, etc.)
I would appreciate hearing and/or receiving a copy of such ordinance.
Thank you.
Contact:
Yolanda Sosa Moran, Director, City of
Alice
,
cddirector@cityofalice.org
,
500 E. Main St., Alice, TX 78332, (361) 668-7250, Fax: (361) 668-7287
Subject:
Condition
of Employment Agreement
We are looking for personnel policies or employee agreements that require
city employees benefiting from city-sponsored training to remain with
the city for a certain length of time or reimburse the city for the costs.
Contact: Priscilla L. Gomez, Director of Personnel, City
of
Rio
Grande City
, 956/487-0672 or
pgomez@ci.rio-grande-city.tx.us
October
2, 2003
Subject: Building regulations protecting lake views
The City of
Jonestown
is located on Lake Travis, near Austin. We would like to know if any other
cities that have scenic views include anything in the building plan review
that addresses the new structure’s potential to block the views
of other nearby property owners. Please contact us with a copy of your
regulations. Thanks.
Contact:
Linda Hambrick,
Linda@jonestown.org
, Fax 512-267-4572
September
22, 2003
Subject: ISO Systems
Are there any Cities that are using the ISO System?
Contact:
Ane Casady, Town Council Place 1, Prosper;
RLV319@aol.com
September
5, 2003
Subject: Method of billing multi-family properties
Is there a common or standard method other cities use to
bill multi-family properties for utility and trash collection services?
Do you charge by the unit and/or the meter sizes? Do you use winter averaging?
Are these accounts considered commercial, or residential? Are vacancy
ratio's taken into consideration? What about the rates themselves; do
you apply the same base and volume charges as individual residential or
commercial customer's, or use a different rate structure? Any information
would be appreciated. Thank you very much!
Contact:
Jim Blystone, City Manager, Kaufman;
972-932-2216; jblystone@tvec.net
September
3, 2003
Subject: Central Business District
Do any Cities out there levy a special tax or fee on
their downtown. We have a downtown association who has requested that
the City tax them (that's right, they want us to impose an additional
tax) for improvements needed currently downtown. As an example we are
working with TxDOT on a sidewalk replacement program, but other needs
are restrooms, parking, rest areas etc. etc.
Contact:
Please send any information to City of Eagle
Pass, c/o Celestino Hernandez, Jr. to chdzjr@cityofeaglepass.com
or mail information to 100 S. Monroe Street, Eagle Pass, Texas 78852.
August
26, 2003
Subject: Police Department Organizational Study
The City of League City would like to know if anyone has hired a consulting
firm to do an organizational management study for their Police Department.
If so, we are requesting a copy of your RFQ and/or the scope of work.
Contact:
Chuck Harrington, City Administrator, City of League
City (281-338-4803, CHarrington@leaguecity.com)
or Tammi Saddler, Assistant to the City Administrator, (281-338-4853,
TSaddler@leaguecity.com).
August
18, 2003
Subject: Legal Fees
We are interested to learn what other cities typically budget for legal
services, and what you have actually spent over the last 3-5 year's if
possible, although any time frame will be helpful. For comparison purposes,
please also address the following:
1. Is your city attorney an employee, or contracted?
2. Is he/she paid by the hour, salaried, a retainage or some other method?
3. How much per hour, etc.?
4. Do you provide any benefits?
5. Do you also use any outside attorney's for specialty reason's, such
as land use, annexation or personnel issues?
6. What are their fee's and how much do you typically spend on an annual
basis for these services?
7. Has your city been sued or threatened with litigation during this time
frame, and briefly what were the reason's (for example, former/current
employee; or, a contractor on a city job)? Have you gone through mediation?
8. Does your attorney attend all Council meeting's, or only present when
requested?
9. Has your city dealt with CCN issues or been sued by a water supply
company, either due to annexation's or dual certification/overlapping
service area's? Did you hire an attorney for this, and at what cost's?
10. Must your city attorney, and/or staff, receive explicit prior approval
from the Council before they can consult with any other attorney, for
any reason each and every time (even those you use on a routine basis)?
Does your city charter or another policy cover this?
The list turned out longer than I expected, but we would appreciate any
information that you can share with us. I'm trying to do more than a simplistic
per capita or budget-to budget comparison, because the devil is in the
details. Besides, this has become a very hot topic with our City Council
right now. Thank you very much!
Contact:
Jim Blystone, City Manager, City of Kaufman,
972-932-2216, jblystone@tvec.net
August
15, 2003
Subject: Incentive Plans for Efficiency/Cost Savings Ideas
Does anyone have any experience with putting plans in place for city employees
to offer efficiency/cost saving ideas for cash incentives?
Contact:
Nancy Beaulieu, Beaumont
City Council, Ward 2, nancyb51@swbell.net
August
13, 2003
Subject: Kermit-Regulating Junk Vehicles
The City of Kermit
is trying to come up with ordinances to regulate lots in a commercial
area which have collected a large amount of junk vehicles. These are not
salvage or junkyards because no commercial activity is being transacted.
We would like to know if someone has addressed this problem in a unique
way. Thanks
Contact:
Aubrey Hobson, Finance Director, aubrey@nwol.net
August
11, 2003
Subject: Equipment Services Division
Our city is creating an Equipment Services Division. Does anyone have
current policies, procedures and forms that have been implemented in your
city?
Contact:
Lisa K. Thompson, Purchasing Agent, City of Taylor,
400 Porter
Taylor, TX 76574, (512) 352-5997 ext. 20, lisa.thompson@ci.taylor.tx.us
July
23, 2003
Subject: Construction standards and set back requirements in the CBD
The City of Van Alstyne,
pop 2502, has undeveloped lots in the CBD. We are looking for help with
zoning regulations that will address both the appearance of the building
and set back requirements. It is a little unique in that it is old railroad
right of way and has never been developed. Any development will be new
construction. We, however, want it to look the correct period.
Contact:
Jerry White, City Manager, City of Van Alstyne jwhiteva@gcecisp.com
Subject: EMT/ FIRE calls in ETJ
Is anybody charging fees to respond to emergency calls in your ETJ? If
so, how much and how?
Contact:
Dale Lewis, Dir. of Admin., City of Burkburnett,
dlewis@burkburnett.org
July
22, 2003
Subject: Bond Counsel/Advisors-Missouri City
I would like to know some names of bond counsel/advisors
that other Cities are using. Also, has anyone done an RFP or statement
of qualification request for the bond counsel/advisor?
Contact:
Charles "Chuck" Oberrender, CPPB, Purchasing Manager, City of
Missouri City,
Texas, 281-208-5719, coberrender@ci.mocity.tx.us
July
16, 2003
Subject: TIF Projects
The City of Eagle
Pass (pop. 22,214) has been approached about a possible TIF
(Tax Increment Financing) Project. I am looking for any available publication(s)
on TIF projects, any success story from another City, or any contact person
who may be able to share the knowledge.
Contact: Celestino
Hernandez at chdzjr@cityofeaglepass.com
or call at (830) 773-1111, ext. 7403 or fax at (830) 773-8924
July
7, 2003
Subject: Benefit Broker Recommendations
My city is interested in firms that can review our benefits
plans and provide recommendations regarding the best course of action.
Thank you for your help.
Contact:
Keri Abbott, kabbott@rockwall.com,
City of Rockwall,
HR Supervisor.
Subject:
Industrial Housing
I am interested in the recent experiences of any zoned municipality with
industrial/modular housing, especially the impact of SB 1326, adopted
by the 78th Leg.
Contact: Donald Smith,
Planning Director, City of Seguin,
Texas; 830-401-2306; plandir@ci.seguin.tx.us
June
30, 2003
Subject: Construction grants
Our City is looking for grant funding to build new police facility. Does
any member know of possible grant opportunities for this purpose?
Contact: Chief Scott
Kniffen, City of Sunset
Valley, 512-892-1384, skniffen@sunsetvalley.org
June
26, 2003
Subject: Adding Items to Agenda
Does anyone have an established procedure for adding items to a Council
Agenda, i.e. cutoff date, written request, etc.?
Contact: Linda Aaron,
City Secretary, City of Farmersville,
972-782-6151, Fax: 972-782-6604, linda@farmersvilletx.net
June
20, 2003
Subject: Skateboards and loitering ordinances
Currently, we do not have an ordinance that offers any controls concerning
skateboarding or loitering. I am interested to know what cities have put
in place to limit the areas of use for skateboarding. We also are beginning
to have a problem with loitering on weekends around the movie theater
and shopping center. We have not enacted ordinances for either one of
these situations yet, but want to look into it and take some action before
these become problems. Any input will be greatly appreciated.
Contact: Cliff Griffin,
Code Enforcement Supervisor, City of Rockwall,
385 S. Goliad, Rockwall, TX 75087, Office Phone: 972-772-6449, Fax Number:
972-772-6549, 972-771-7748, cgriffin@rockwall.com
Subject:
Term Limits and length of Terms
I know that
several Texas cities have term limits. If you are one of them, I would
appreciate knowing how term limits is working in your city. Do you have
the feeling that term limits are keeping good people from serving or is
it helping more good people with new ideas get to serve. BTW, I cannot
even get our council to discuss term limits. We have; however, discussed
increasing our term from two years to three years. This brought up the
comment, "Well, if we get a bad council person on the council. We
will have to put with them for another year". This prompted my response
of, "What makes a good council member or a bad council member".
I would greatly appreciate your input for a paper I am writing entitled,
"Good" or "Bad" Elected Officials - What Makes a "Good"
Council Person or a "Bad" Council Person? It is my intent to
offer the paper for publication in the TML magazine. I would greatly appreciate
your input into this topic and will give full credit to those who submit
their ideas. (Of course, I would not identify who said what)
Contact: Richard Ward,
ward.richard@charter.net,
City of Hurst
June
19, 2003
Subject: Electronic or L.E.D. Signs
Recently, we have received several requests for information on our sign
ordinance regarding electronic reader boards. Currently, our ordinance
prohibits flashing, scrolling, animated, or intermittently lit signs.
We are in the process of looking at other ordinances to see what is allowed
for these types of signs. Do any of you have any thoughts or suggestions
on how you address these signs? Are there particular regulations on how
you allow the copy on these signs to change, and do you have any time
limits established for changing copy? Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Contact: Cliff Griffin,
Code Enforcement Supervisor, City of Rockwall, 385 S. Goliad, Rockwall,
TX 75087, Office Phone: 972-772-6449, Fax Number: 972-772-6549, 972-771-7748,
cgriffin@rockwall.com
June
17, 2003
Subject: Per Diem Meal Rates
What dollar
limits do you set per day for meals for employees that are traveling?
Contact: Jan Woodruff,
Financial Analyst, Town of Trophy
Club, 100 Municipal Drive, Trophy Club, TX 76262, 682-831-4612,
817-491-9312 fax, jwoodruff@trophyclub.org
June
13, 2003
Subject: green space requirements for developments
The City Council for the City of Alvarado
is wanting information from other cities that have enacted ordinances
similar to Mansfield’s that require developers to donate green spaces.
We are wanting to see if you can send copies of your ordinances to us
for review so we can come up with a plan for Alvarado. Thanks for any
help you can give us.
Contact:
Mary Daly, City Manager, dalym@cityofalvarado.org.
June
12, 2003
Subject: Training Budget for New Council Members
I am a newly elected council member in my city and would like to know
if other smaller towns (population of around 1000) have a training budget
within their overall budget. I have been receiving information about the
upcoming training session in Austin during the months of July and August.
I have asked the question to our Mayor but have not received a response.
He is also a new official in our city. If you can provide me with any
information on how your cities provide (if any) training to newly elected
officials, I would appreciate it very much.
Contact:
Sherry Howard, City Councilmember, City of Tom
Bean, s-howard1@raytheon.com
Subject:
Privatizing Sanitation Service
My Council is wanting me to research and investigate the possibility of
privatizing our sanitation service, both residential and commercial. We
have about 3,500 accounts.
If someone is leasing garbage trucks, I would love a contact. I am looking
for pros and cons and some help if you have looked at doing it, and especially
if you are doing it. I would appreciate any help.
Contact:
Ricky Jorgensen, City Manager, City of Silsbee,
409-385-2863, citymgr@cityofsilsbee.com
June 5, 2003
Subject: Public Smoking Ban Enforcement
Currently, the City of Bulverde is investigating the feasibility of enacting
a smoking ban in public places. We are a small city (pop. 4,300) north
of San Antonio on US Hwy 281. We would like information, especially from
other small cities, as to how we should enforce a public smoking ban.
Also, we would like feedback on business reaction after implementation
of a public smoking ban. Any advice is greatly appreciated.
Contact:
Chance Sparks, Planning Intern, City of Bulverde;
C_Sparks@swt.edu
phone: 830-438-3612; 830-980-8832
June
2, 2003
Subject: Cost Allocation Software
The City of Plano is looking into purchasing a new cost allocation software
package. If any other city can provide a recommendation of such software
that they use or have heard works well, please email me. Thanks
Contact:
Wendy Spencer, Accountant, City of Plano;wendys@plano.gov
May
21, 2003
Subject:
Franchise Fees on Telecommunications Companies using Public Rights-of-Way
The City of Bulverde is evaluating the use of municipal
fees on telecommunication companies to use rights-of-way. Chapter 283
of Texas Local Government Code grants municipalities the ability to apply
a "right-of-way" fee on "telecommunications providers".
In our case, we are dealing with a telephone cooperative. We would appreciate
any feedback on your experiences with these fees and whether a right-of-way
usage fee can be applied to a telephone cooperative. Also, we would like
to know if this is a "pass-through" fee. Any help or advice
is greatly appreciated.
Contact:
Chance Sparks, Planning Intern, City of Bulverde;
C_Sparks@swt.edu
phone: 830-438-3612; 830-980-8832
May
20, 2003
Subject: Dual Street Names
The city of Conroe is looking for other cities
who have a policy or ordinance allowing for streets to carry two names
at the same time. One may be the honorary name of the other the 'official'
name. Any information regarding this practice or implementation will be
appreciated.
Contact:
Jerry McGuire, Director of Community Development, City of Conroe at jmcguire@cityofconroe.org
Subject:
Contract for sale of wastewater effluent
As city atty for City of Richmond, I have been requested
to prepare a sale of wastewater treatment effluent for golf course irrigation.
I have never seen such a contract. Would appreciate any contract form
you have obtained or used for such a transaction. Suggestions for matters
to be covered in such a contract would be helpful.
Contact:
Charles R. Slone; City Attorney, City of Richmond at
crslone@fbnet.net; PH: 281-342-6163; FAX: 281-342-7814
May
19, 2003
Subject: Committees/Residential Feedback
We
are a City of about 7,200 residents. We have committees set up for Public
Safety, Parks & Rec., Community Development, etc. Most of these committees
meet at night. Sometimes this causes a staff member to work two or three
nights a week. I would like to know how other cities receive input from
their residents. If they have committees or block captains for example,
how do they report to the staff and Council. Any help would be appreciated.
Contact: Donna Welsh,
City Manager at Dwelsh@trophyclub.org
May
7, 2003
Subject: Residential Housing Inspection Programs
We need feedback from those member cities that currently have a residential
housing inspection program for established rental and owner occupied dwellings.
Any information you could furnish as to the type of program you have established
or are aware of would be helpful in the design of or program. Sharing
any successes or failures you have experienced in this particular type
program would be helpful as well. Any experiences or information you may
have of a program of this nature would be helpful.
Contact:
Larry D. King, Building Official at
lking@ci.mesquite.tx.us
Subject:
Planning
and Zoning Commission Orientation Handbook
The City of Canyon is trying to develop an orientation manual for new
Planning and Zoning members. If a city has developed a Planning and Zoning
Orientation Handbook I would like to get a copy of the manual. Thanks
in advance.
Contact:
Courtney Sharp, Assistant City Manager City of Canyon 301 16th Street
Canyon, Texas 79015, cocadmin@wtxcoxmail.com
May
6, 2003
Subject: Asset Management
Would like some info from small cities that have labeled their assets.
Our population is just under 4,500.Was wondering about different series
#s for each fund etc.
Contact:
James M Freeman, City Administrator, Hudson, jamf@cox-internet.com
May
1 , 2003
Subject: Community Assistance Projects
We
would like some feedback from any member cities that have had experience
with projects in which city employees volunteer their time to help fix
and clean up property belonging to elderly or disabled community residents.
Any suggestions that you have for conducting such a program based on your
past experience would be appreciated. If you would contact me via email,
I can send you several specific questions.
Contact:
Barbara Koerble, Planner
I, Community Development, City of Keller, bkoerble@cityofkeller.com;
FAX: 817-743-4195 PH: 817-743-4128
April
30, 2003
Subject: Developing Scope for a Parks Master Plan
I need feedback from other member cities, particularly
from cities with populations of 10,000 or less. How did you develop a
project scope to communicate with companies that you want presentations
from for a Parks Master Plan? We want to provide guidelines that will
ensure they are all quoting on the same requirements, and that clarifies
what we are asking for.
Contact:
Mary Daly, City Manager, dalym@cityofalvarado.org
; FAX: 817-783-7925
April
29, 2003
Subject: Skate Park Questions
We are in the early stages of designing, pricing, and equipping
a Skate Park. It seems that a new park is opening almost weekly in our
state, and there must be lots of stories to share. We are interested in
feedback as to what companies offering design assistance, equipment, and
construction are providing the best results. There are so many companies
praising their experience, knowledge, and abilities that it’s difficult
to know who to contact for assistance.
Contact:
Tom Staley, Director, Parks & Leisure Services, Rockport, TX; parks@cityofrockport.com
Subject:
RFP's for Audit
We are looking at sending out RFP's for the city's annual
audit. It has been several years since we have done that. Do any of you
have RFP's that you have used lately? If you would care to share please
e-mail yours to me. Thanks for your help.
Contact:
Brenda Reynolds, Director of Finance;
breynolds@mpcity.org or fax to (903) 577-1828.
Subject: Retail Water Companies
I was
wondering if anyone has a policy/fees they use to deal with retail water
companies that have a CCN within their city limits. We can provide water
but short of taking the CCN, do you have fees and/or agreements with these
companies?
Contact:
Bob Mathis, City Administrator, Buda, TX 78610; 512-312-0084; bobmathis@austin.rr.com
April
28, 2003
Subject: Wellness Programs
I am
interested in hearing about any "wellness programs" you may have in place
for your employees. Anything you may be doing in conjunction with your
health & welfare benefits, or if you have a unique program that may be
a cooperative with a local healthcare facility. If you don't mind sharing
your policy or a copy of your program, that would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you!
Contact:
Cheryl L. Austin, Director, Administrative Services, City of Rockwall,
385 S. Goliad, Rockwall, Texas 75087; (972) 772-6407; caustin@rockwall.com
Subject: Realtor Signage
Currently,
our sign ordinance does not allow temporary off site advertising signs.
A group of realtors recently approached the Council, to ask us to loosen
up on our ordinance and to allow some temporary “Open House” type signage.
The Council has asked staff to work with the realtors and come back with
a recommendation within the next 30 days. Could you please provide us
with your regulations regarding this type of signage?
Contact:
Jeffrey
Widmer, Director of Building Inspections and Code Enforcement / Building
Official, City of Rockwall, 385 S. Goliad, Rockwall, TX 75087; (972) 771-7709;
jwidmer@rockwall.com
April
22, 2003
Subject: Tire Specifications
Good
afternoon. I am in need of other agencies willing to share their specifications
on tires. We are needing to seek price quotes on everything from passenger
car to garbage truck tires. Anyone willing to help please contact Brad
Neighbors. Thanks
Contact:
Bradley
Neighbors, General Services Superintendent, City of West University Place,
3826 Amherst, West University Place, TX 77005; Fax 713.349.2704; e-mail:
bneighbors@westu.org
April
18, 2003
Subject: User Fees for Leagues Using City-owned Athletic Fields
I would like to know if there are any cities charging a
fee to non-city sponsored sports leagues who want exclusive use of city-owned
athletic fields to hold league games.
Contact:
If you have any ideas or suggestions, please email to Tom
Stanley, Director of Parks & Leisure, City of Rockport, at parks@cityofrockport.com;
361-729-2213.
April
11, 2003
Subject: Workorder and inventory software
I would like to know if any city has software that combines
(Public Works) work orders with inventory. For example, if a work order
is issued to replace a water meter, we would like to know the basic which
includes the time, date, address and customer’s name, but also be able
to track the items used which would be the water meter, any pipes, and
other miscellaneous material. We are just trying to keep a real close
control of inventory and we really don’t have an idea of the specific
materials used on any given project.
Contact:
City of Mercedes, P O Box 837, Mercedes, TX 78570 attn:
Arcie Felix, afelix@ci.mercedes.tx.us
or call (956) 565-3114 ex. 138
Subject:
Contracting for plan reviewers of plumbing inspectors
Do any Cities contract for plan reviewers or plumbing inspectors?
What is the fee schedule? I would like to see what the going rate other
cities are paying. Thanks.
Contact:
Charles "Chuck" Oberrender, CPPB Purchasing Manager, City
of Missouri City, Texas 281-208-5719;
coberrender@ci.mocity.tx.us
April
8, 2003
Subject: Sick time donation policies
The
City of Alvarado would like to find out how many cities have sick time
donation policies? If your city has adopted one and would like to provide
details about its implementation, please contact Mary Daly, City Manager.
Also, copies of policies would be appreciated.
Contact:
Mary Daly, City Manager, City of Alvarado, 104 W. College, Alvarado, TX
76009; 817-790-3351; 817-783-7925 (fax); dalym@cityofalvarado.org