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EVERMAN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, March 10, 2026 06:00 PM 213 North Race Street Everman, TX 76140

1.MEETING CALLED TO ORDER

2.INVOCATION

3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.CONSENT AGENDA

  1. A.Minutes

    Everman City Council Meeting 2-10-2026

  2. B.Financials 

    January 2026

5.PRESENTATIONS

  1. A.Proclamation - Texas Independence Day

  2. B.Proclamation - National Women's History Month

  3. C.Swearing In Ceremony - Municipal Animal Services Officer Austin Millian

6.CITIZEN’S COMMENTS

7.PUBLIC HEARINGS

  1. A.Public Hearing to receive citizen comments on the consideration of amendments to the Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One (TIRZ #1), City of Everman, Texas, in accordance with Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax Code.

8.DISCUSSION ITEMS

  1. A.Monthly Staff Reports

    (1) Police Department 

    (2) Animal Services

    (3) Fire Department

    (4) Public Works 

  2. B.Staff Update - RFQ/RFP For Design Build Services related to the new Animal Services Shelter

  3. C.Staff Report - Forest Hill Public Library District 2025 Achievement of Excellence in Libraries Recognition and Celebration 

  4. D.Staff Report - City Council briefing of a new citizen notification system with Hyper-Reach

  5. E.Staff Report - Residential Garbage Rate Increase per contract with Waste Connections

9.P&Z CASE HEARINGS

  1. A.A. The City Council will conduct a PUBLIC HEARING on Case #5191 a request for zoning change from C1 Neighborhood Commercial to C2 General Commercial for the property located at 612 Michael Drive.

    To achieve a timely and orderly hearing, the Council asks that the following rules and procedures be respected. Each case will be called in the sequence as listed on the agenda unless otherwise directed by the chair. All ensuing dialogue shall be directed to the Council only. After the staff presentation, the applicant and support will be given an opportunity to speak for 3 minutes each to present their case. Opposition may then speak for 3 minutes each. At the conclusion of the opposition, the applicant will be granted 3 minutes for rebuttal. Continuation beyond the speakers allotted time will be at the sole discretion of the Mayor. Those who are unable to speak today are encouraged to submit written comments. Following the official close of each case hearing, the Council will deliberate and vote on the item in question. During that time, no further testimony or commentary will be allowed unless directed by the Mayor.

    2.Consideration of Ordinance No. 849 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EVERMAN, TEXAS, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE, MAP AND PLAN OF THE CITY OF EVERMAN, TEXAS, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, BY GRANTING A CHANGE IN ZONING FROM C-1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (C-1) TO C-2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C-2) FOR AN APPROXIMATELY 0.492 ACRE PARCEL DESIGNATED A TRACT OF LAND OUT OF BLOCK 5, SHELBY COUNTY SCHOOL LAND SURVEY, ABSTRACT No. 1375, IN THE CITY OF EVERMAN, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 5165, PAGE 215, DEED RECORDS OF TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS AND BEING MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 612 MICHAEL DRIVE IN THE CITY OF EVERMAN, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

10.CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION

  1. A.ORDINANCE NO. 847 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EVERMAN, TEXAS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 670 WHICH ESTABLISHED THE TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE NO. 1 TO AMEND THE BOUNDARIES OF THE ZONE AND AMEND THE PROJECT AND FINANCING PLAN AND RELATED MATTERS; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

  2. B.ORDINANCE NO. 848 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EVERMAN, TEXAS ADOPTING AN UPDATED DROUGHT CONTINGENCY AND EMERGENCY WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN; AMENDING CHAPTER 20, "UTILITIES" OF THE EVERMAN CODE BY ADOPTING A NEW ARTICLE X, "DROUGHT CONTINGENCY/WATER EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN"; AMENDING CHAPTER 20 BY ADOPTING A NEW ARTICLE XI "LAWN AND LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION"; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

  3. C.RESOLUTION NO. 2026-03-01  A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EVERMAN, TEXAS, APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF PARKING LOTS AT THE CITY OF EVERMAN ANIMAL SHELTER ; RATIFYING THE EXECUTION OF SAID AGREEMENT BY THE CITY MANAGER AND/OR THE MAYOR; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

  4. D.RESOLUTION NO. 2026-03-02 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EVERMAN, TEXAS, AMENDING ARTICLE V – LEAVE POLICIES OF THE CITY OF EVERMAN PERSONNEL MANUAL BY AMENDING SECTION 5.02 VACATION LEAVE AND SECTION 5.03 SICK LEAVE REGARDING PAYMENT UPON SEPARATION; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES TO UPDATE AND DISTRIBUTE THE PERSONNEL MANUAL NO LATER THAN MARCH 31, 2026.

  5. E.RESOLUTION NO. 2026-03-03  A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EVERMAN, TEXAS, ADOPTING A CYBERSECURITY POLICY FOR THE CITY OF EVERMAN; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

  6. F.RESOLUTION NO. 2026-03-04 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EVERMAN, TEXAS, ADOPTING AN ASSET MANAGEMENT POLICY FOR THE CITY OF EVERMAN; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

  7. G.RESOLUTION NO. 2026-03-05 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EVERMAN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF THREE (3) PART-TIME SEASONAL STREET MAINTENANCE POSITIONS; PROVIDING FOR FUNDING FROM THE STREET IMPROVEMENT TAX FUND FOR THE MONTHS OF APRIL, MAY, AND JUNE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

  8. H.Consideration and Possible Action on an appointment for the Planning & Zoning Commission 

11.EXECUTIVE SESSION

  1. A.Section 551.071 - Seek Advice of the City Attorney related to the Everman Municipal Water Storage Tank at 304 Southway Drive (a/k/a The Columbine Water Well) 

  2. B.Section 551.071 - Pending or Contemplated Litigation or to Seek Advice of the City Attorney to wit: Earlene Wilson v. Rollmania, LLC, City of Everman, et al.  Cause No. 067-364940-25

  3. C.Section 551.072 - Purchase, Sale, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property - to wit 400 Wichita St - Soccer5 USA

12.CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION

13.CITY MANAGERS REPORT

14.MAYOR’S REPORT

15.ADJOURN

I hereby certify that this agenda was posted on the City of Everman bulletin board at or before 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday March 4, 2026.

/s/ Mindi Parks
City Secretary

Citizens may watch city council meetings live on YouTube. A link to the City of Everman YouTube channel is provided on the city website at: www.evermantx.us/government/citycouncil/

Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.127, on a regular, non-emergency basis, members may attend and participate in the meeting remotely by video conference. Should that occur, a quorum of the members, including the presiding officer, will be physically present at the location noted above on this Agenda.

Pursuant to Section 551.071, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, Council reserves the right to convene into Executive Session(s) from time to time as deemed necessary during this meeting, to receive advice from its attorney on any posted agenda item, as permitted by Law. Additionally, Council may convene into Executive Session to discuss the following:

A.    Section 551.071 - Pending or Contemplated Litigation or to Seek Advice of the City Attorney.
B.    Section 551.072 - Purchase, Sale, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property.
C.    Section 551.073 - Deliberation Regarding Prospective Gift.
D.    Section 551.074 - Personnel Matters.
E.    Section 551.087- Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations.
F.    Section 551.089 - Deliberations Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits.

Citizens wishing to submit written comments should e-mail the City Secretary at mparks@evermantx.net. Comments that are received at least one-hour prior to the start of the meeting will be provided to all council members.

According to the City of Everman Policy on Governance Process, individual citizen comments will be restricted to three (3) minutes unless otherwise determined by a majority vote of the Council. The mayor is responsible to enforce the time limit. Citizens may address City Council either during the Citizen Comments portion of the meeting or during deliberation of a listed agenda item. City Council is only permitted by Law to discuss items that are listed on the agenda. Citizens wishing to make comments should notify the City Secretary as soon as possible.

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