11/16/2020-CC-Agenda Packet-RegularAGENDA
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2020
7:00 PM
HISTORIC CHURCH BUILDING 403 N 7TH STREET
SANGER, TEXAS
1.Call Meeting to Order, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance.
2.CITIZEN INPUT:
(Citizens are allowed 3 minutes to speak. The City Council is unable to respond or discuss any issues
brought up during this section.)
3.CONSENT AGENDA:
a.Approval of Minutes
1.City Council Work Session Minutes 11022020
Approve the City Council Work Session Minutes for the November 2, 2020 Meeting.
2.City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 11022020
Approve The Regular City Council Meeting Minutes For The November 2, 2020
Meeting.
b.Board and Commission Appointment
Appoint Board Member to Vacant Position on (4A) Sanger Industrial Development Board:
Nancy McAlister Place 4
4.Consider Any Items Removed from Consent Agenda.
REGULAR AGENDA
5.Interlocal City of Sanger & Denton County Ambulance Services
Consider, Discuss and Act on Approval of the 20202021 Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for
Ambulance Services Between Denton County and the City of Sanger, Denton County, Texas and
Authorize the Fire Chief to Execute Agreement.
6.Interlocal City of Sanger & Denton County Fire Protection Services
Consider, Discuss and Act on Approval of the 20202021 Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for
Fire Protection Services Between Denton County and the City of Sanger, Denton County, Texas
and Authorize the Fire Chief to Execute Agreement.
7.INFORMATION ITEMS:
a.ATMOS Energy Rider GCR Rate Filing Docket No. 10170
Atmos Energy Corporation, MidTex Division's Statement of Rider GCR Applicable For The
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AGENDACITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETINGMONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 20207:00 PMHISTORIC CHURCH BUILDING 403 N 7TH STREETSANGER, TEXAS1.Call Meeting to Order, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance.2.CITIZEN INPUT:(Citizens are allowed 3 minutes to speak. The City Council is unable to respond or discuss any issuesbrought up during this section.)3.CONSENT AGENDA:a.Approval of Minutes1.City Council Work Session Minutes 11022020Approve the City Council Work Session Minutes for the November 2, 2020 Meeting.2.City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 11022020Approve The Regular City Council Meeting Minutes For The November 2, 2020Meeting.b.Board and Commission AppointmentAppoint Board Member to Vacant Position on (4A) Sanger Industrial Development Board:Nancy McAlister Place 44.Consider Any Items Removed from Consent Agenda.REGULAR AGENDA5.Interlocal City of Sanger & Denton County Ambulance ServicesConsider, Discuss and Act on Approval of the 20202021 Interlocal Cooperation Agreement forAmbulance Services Between Denton County and the City of Sanger, Denton County, Texas andAuthorize the Fire Chief to Execute Agreement. 6.Interlocal City of Sanger & Denton County Fire Protection ServicesConsider, Discuss and Act on Approval of the 20202021 Interlocal Cooperation Agreement forFire Protection Services Between Denton County and the City of Sanger, Denton County, Texasand Authorize the Fire Chief to Execute Agreement. 7.INFORMATION ITEMS:
a.ATMOS Energy Rider GCR Rate Filing Docket No. 10170
Atmos Energy Corporation, MidTex Division's Statement of Rider GCR Applicable For The
November 2020 Billing Periods.
8.FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
(The purpose of this item is to allow the Mayor and members of Council to bring forward items they
wish to discuss at a future meeting, A Council Member may inquire about a subject for which notice
has not been given. A statement of specific factual information or the recitation of existing policy may
be given. Any deliberation shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on an agenda for a
subsequent meeting. Items may be placed on a future meeting agenda with a consensus of the Council
or at the call of the Mayor).
9.ADJOURN.
I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted on the
City Website, and on the bulletin board, at the City Hall of the City of Sanger, Texas, a place
convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times. Said notice was posted on the
following date and time, and remained posted continuously for at least 72 hours prior to the
scheduled time of said meeting and shall remain posted until meeting is adjourned.
November 12, 2020 at 12:30
p.m.
Jeriana Staton, Deputy City
Secretary
City of Sanger, Texas
Date/Time Posted
This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for additional
accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City
Secretary's office at (940) 4587930 for further information.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
AGENDA ITEM NO. a.1.
AGENDA MEETING DATE: November 16, 2020
TO: Jeriana Staton, Interim City Manager
FROM: Cheryl Price City Secretary Parttime
ITEM/CAPTION:
City Council Work Session Minutes 11022020
Approve the City Council Work Session Minutes for the November 2, 2020 Meeting.
AGENDA TYPE: Consent Agenda
ACTION REQUESTED: Approval
BACKGROUND:
Attached for your approval are the minutes for the November 2, 2020 Work Session.
LEGAL/BOARD COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS/CITIZEN NOTICE FEEDBACK:
N/A
FINANCIAL SUMMARY FUNDING/FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
FUNDS:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION/ACTION DESIRED:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Upload Date Type
City Council Work Session 11022020 11/10/2020 Cover Memo
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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2020
3:00 PM
HISTORIC CHURCH BUILDING 403 N 7TH STREET
SANGER, TEXAS
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Thomas Muir, Mayor Pro Tem Gary Bilyeu; Councilmember David Clark; Councilmember
Marissa Barrett, Councilmember Allen Chick, Councilmember Dennis Dillon.
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
Councilmember Marissa Barrett.
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Interim City Manager Jeriana Staton; City Attorney Hugh Coleman; Permit Technician Stefani
Dodson.
1.Call Meeting to Order
There being a quorum present, Mayor Muir called the Work Session to Order on Monday
November 2, 2020 at 3:00 p.m.
2.EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Mayor Muir read Executive Session Item and convened into Executive Session t 3:01 p.m.
a.Texas Government Code Section 551.074 Personnel Related Matters: Evaluate, Discuss And
Consider Submitted Applications For The Position Of City Manager.
3.RECONVENE: OPEN MEETING
Reconvene Into Regular Session And Take Any Action Deemed Necessary As A Result Of
The Executive Closed Session.
Mayor Muir and Council reconvened and Mayor Muir called the City Council Work Session back
into regular session at 6:00 p.m. No Action was taken during Executive Session.
4.Overview of Items on the Regular Agenda
There was no discussion regarding items on the Regular Agenda.
5.Adjourn
There being no further agenda items for discussion, Mayor Muri adjourned the Work Session at
6:00 p.m.
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MINUTESCITY COUNCIL WORK SESSIONMONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 20203:00 PMHISTORIC CHURCH BUILDING 403 N 7TH STREETSANGER, TEXASCOUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:Mayor Thomas Muir, Mayor Pro Tem Gary Bilyeu; Councilmember David Clark; CouncilmemberMarissa Barrett, Councilmember Allen Chick, Councilmember Dennis Dillon.COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:Councilmember Marissa Barrett.STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:Interim City Manager Jeriana Staton; City Attorney Hugh Coleman; Permit Technician StefaniDodson.1.Call Meeting to OrderThere being a quorum present, Mayor Muir called the Work Session to Order on MondayNovember 2, 2020 at 3:00 p.m.2.EXECUTIVE SESSION:Mayor Muir read Executive Session Item and convened into Executive Session t 3:01 p.m.a.Texas Government Code Section 551.074 Personnel Related Matters: Evaluate, Discuss AndConsider Submitted Applications For The Position Of City Manager.3.RECONVENE: OPEN MEETINGReconvene Into Regular Session And Take Any Action Deemed Necessary As A Result OfThe Executive Closed Session.Mayor Muir and Council reconvened and Mayor Muir called the City Council Work Session backinto regular session at 6:00 p.m. No Action was taken during Executive Session. 4.Overview of Items on the Regular AgendaThere was no discussion regarding items on the Regular Agenda.5.Adjourn
There being no further agenda items for discussion, Mayor Muri adjourned the Work Session at
6:00 p.m.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
AGENDA ITEM NO. a.2.
AGENDA MEETING DATE: November 16, 2020
TO: Jeriana Staton, Interim City Manager
FROM: Cheryl Price City Secretary Parttime
ITEM/CAPTION:
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 11022020
Approve The Regular City Council Meeting Minutes For The November 2, 2020 Meeting.
AGENDA TYPE: Consent Agenda
ACTION REQUESTED: Approval
BACKGROUND:
Attached for your review are the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes for the November 2, 2020 meeting.
LEGAL/BOARD COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS/CITIZEN NOTICE FEEDBACK:
N/A
FINANCIAL SUMMARY FUNDING/FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
FUNDS:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION/ACTION DESIRED:
N/A
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
AGENDA ITEM NO. b.
AGENDA MEETING DATE: November 16, 2020
TO: Jeriana Staton, Interim City Manager
FROM: Cheryl Price, City Secretary, Parttime
ITEM/CAPTION:
Board and Commission Appointment
Appoint Board Member to Vacant Position on (4A) Sanger Industrial Development Board:
Nancy McAlister Place 4
AGENDA TYPE: Consent Agenda
ACTION REQUESTED: Approval
BACKGROUND:
The Board Application for Nancy McAlister will be provided to Councilmembers at the Council Meeting.
LEGAL/BOARD COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS/CITIZEN NOTICE FEEDBACK:
N/A
FINANCIAL SUMMARY FUNDING/FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
FUNDS:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION/ACTION DESIRED:
N/A
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5.
AGENDA MEETING DATE: November 16, 2020
TO: Jeriana Staton, Interim City Manager
FROM: Cheryl Price, City Secretary
ITEM/CAPTION:
Interlocal City of Sanger & Denton County Ambulance Services
Consider, Discuss and Act on Approval of the 20202021 Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Ambulance Services
Between Denton County and the City of Sanger, Denton County, Texas and Authorize the Fire Chief to Execute
Agreement.
AGENDA TYPE: Consent Agenda
ACTION REQUESTED: Approval
BACKGROUND:
Attached for approval is the annual Interlocal Agreement with Denton County for ambulance services. This request
also requires approval of Council authorizing the Fire Chief to execute the agreement.
LEGAL/BOARD COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS/CITIZEN NOTICE FEEDBACK:
Reviewed by legal.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY FUNDING/FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
FUNDS:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION/ACTION DESIRED:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Upload Date Type
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMOAGENDA ITEM NO. 5.AGENDA MEETING DATE: November 16, 2020TO: Jeriana Staton, Interim City ManagerFROM: Cheryl Price, City SecretaryITEM/CAPTION:Interlocal City of Sanger & Denton County Ambulance ServicesConsider, Discuss and Act on Approval of the 20202021 Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Ambulance ServicesBetween Denton County and the City of Sanger, Denton County, Texas and Authorize the Fire Chief to ExecuteAgreement. AGENDA TYPE: Consent AgendaACTION REQUESTED: Approval BACKGROUND:Attached for approval is the annual Interlocal Agreement with Denton County for ambulance services. This requestalso requires approval of Council authorizing the Fire Chief to execute the agreement.LEGAL/BOARD COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS/CITIZEN NOTICE FEEDBACK:Reviewed by legal. FINANCIAL SUMMARY FUNDING/FISCAL IMPACT:N/AFUNDS:N/ASTAFF RECOMMENDATION/ACTION DESIRED:N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Upload Date Type
20202021 Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Ambulance Service 11/6/2020 Cover Memo
Exhibit A EMS Ambulance MAP 11/6/2020 Cover Memo
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THE COUNTY OF DENTON §
§ SANGER VOLUNTEER FIRE
§ DEPARTMENT – AMBULANCE
§ SERVICES
STATE OF TEXAS §
INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT
AMBULANCE SERVICE
THIS AGREEMENT, which has an effective date of October 1, 2020, is made and
entered into by and between Denton County a political subdivision of the State of Texas,
hereinafter referred to as "the COUNTY," and the Sanger Volunteer Fire Department, a non-
profit agency, located in Denton County, Texas, hereinafter referred to as “the AGENCY”.
WHEREAS, the COUNTY is a duly organized political subdivision of the State of
Texas engaged in the administration of county government and related services for the benefit of
the citizens of Denton County; and
WHEREAS, the AGENCY is a non-profit agency, duly organized and operating under
the laws of the State of Texas and engaged in the provision of ambulance services and related
services for the benefit of the citizens of the City of Sanger; and
WHEREAS, the AGENCY is an owner and operator of certain ambulance vehicles and
other equipment designed for the transportation of persons who are sick, infirmed or injured and
has in its employ trained personnel whose duties are related to the treatment of said individuals
and the use of such vehicles and equipment; and
WHEREAS, the COUNTY desires to obtain emergency ambulance and related services
for the benefit of residents of the COUNTY living in unincorporated areas of the COUNTY
which the AGENCY is capable of providing; and
WHEREAS, the provision of emergency ambulance and related services is a
governmental function that serves the public health and welfare and is of mutual concern to both
the COUNTY and the AGENCY; and
WHEREAS, the COUNTY desires to expend County funds to defray the expense of
establishing, operating and maintaining emergency ambulance services in the County; and
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WHEREAS, the COUNTY and the AGENCY mutually desire to be subject to and
contract pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government Code, Chapter 791 and Texas Health
and Safety Code, Section 774.003, and
NOW THEREFORE, the COUNTY and the AGENCY, in consideration of the mutual
promises, covenants, and Agreements stated herein, agree as follows:
I.
TERM
The term of this Agreement shall be for the period beginning of October 1, 2020, and
ending on September 30, 2021.
II.
DEFINITIONS
As used herein, the words and phrases hereinafter set forth shall have the meanings as
follows:
A. "Emergency" shall mean any circumstance that calls for immediate action and in
which the element of time in transporting the sick, wounded or injured for
medical treatment is essential to the health or life of a person or persons. Whether
an emergency, in fact, exists is solely up to the discretion of the AGENCY. For
dispatch purposes only, "emergency" shall include, but not be limited to:
1. The representation by the individual requesting ambulance service that an
immediate need exists for the transportation of a person from any location
within the agreed operating area of the AGENCY to a place where
emergency medical treatment may be obtained; or
2. The representation by the individual requesting ambulance service that an
immediate need exists for the transportation of a person from any location
within the agreed operating area of the AGENCY to the closest medical
facility.
B. “Rural area” means any area within the boundaries of the COUNTY, but outside
the corporate limits of all incorporated cities, towns and villages within the
COUNTY.
C. “Urban area” means any area within the corporate limits of an incorporated city,
town or village within the COUNTY.
D. “Emergency ambulance call” means a response to a request for ambulance service
by the personnel of the AGENCY in a situation involving an emergency, as
defined above, by an ambulance vehicle. A single response to a call may involve
the transportation of more than one person at a time, but shall be considered as
only one call.
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III.
SERVICES
The services to be rendered under this Agreement by the AGENCY are the ambulance
services normally rendered by the AGENCY to citizens of City of Sanger in circumstances of
emergency, but which services will now be extended to all citizens of the COUNTY residing in
the unincorporated areas of the COUNTY within the operating territory or jurisdiction of the
AGENCY, as agreed to by the AGENCY and the COUNTY in this Agreement and as set forth
in “Exhibit A,” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
It is recognized that the officers and employees of the AGENCY have the duty and
responsibility of rendering ambulance services to citizens of the AGENCY and the COUNTY.
In the performance of these duties and responsibilities, it shall be within the sole responsibility
and discretion of the officers and employees of the AGENCY to determine priorities in the
dispatching and use of such equipment and personnel and the judgment of the officer or
employee shall be final.
The COUNTY shall designate the County Judge to act on behalf of the COUNTY and to
serve as "Liaison Officer" between the COUNTY and the AGENCY. The County Judge, or her
designated substitute, shall devote sufficient time and attention to insure the performance of all
duties and obligations of the COUNTY under this Agreement and shall provide for the
immediate and direct supervision of employees, agents, contractors, sub-contractors and/or
laborers of the COUNTY engaged in the performance of this Agreement.
IV.
PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES
The AGENCY shall devote sufficient time and attention to insure the performance of all
duties and obligations of the AGENCY under this Agreement and shall provide immediate and
direct supervision of the AGENCY’s employees, agents, contractors, sub-contractors and/or
laborers engaged in the performance of this Agreement for the mutual benefit of the AGENCY
and the COUNTY.
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V.
COMPENSATION
COUNTY agrees to pay to the AGENCY an estimated fee of $161,255.00 (amount
rounded to the nearest dollar) based on a funding formula as follows:
1. A fixed sum based on a population percentage .4702 per capita; said sum
computes to $7,356.30.
2. A fixed sum of $275.9890 per ambulance transport for an estimated maximum
amount of $75,344.99. Said sum is based upon 273 transports made by the
AGENCY in fiscal year 2020.
3. A fixed sum based on 113.25 rural miles in the agreed operating territory; said
sum computes to $78,553.78.
The first and third sums are based upon population and mileage figures obtained from the North
Central Texas Council of Governments. The second sum is based upon the definition of an
“ambulance call” for purposes of this Agreement. Payment shall not be allowed for any instance
in which a patient is not transported. Consistent with the reporting procedures described below,
the AGENCY shall receive payment for transporting the patient regardless of the service
delivery area in which the call originated.
Requests for payment shall be submitted on the standardized ambulance transportation
reporting form approved and provided by the COUNTY. It shall be the responsibility of the
AGENCY to fully complete the forms and to provide complete and accurate patient information.
Requests for payment shall be submitted within five (5) days of the performance of service by
the AGENCY. Requests not timely submitted shall not be considered for payment. Requests
for payment may be submitted by personal delivery, U.S. Mail, facsimile or computer telephone
link to the office of the Denton County Fire Marshal. The date of submission shall be the date
the fully documented request is received in said office.
VI.
FINANCIAL RECORDS
The AGENCY agrees to make its financial records available for audit and/or review by
the COUNTY, upon request by the COUNTY.
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VII.
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE COUNTY
The COUNTY, to the extent permitted by law, shall be responsible for the acts,
omissions and negligence of all officers, employees and agents of the COUNTY who are
engaged in the performance of this Agreement.
VIII.
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE AGENCY
The AGENCY, to the extent permitted by law, shall be responsible for the acts,
omissions and negligence of all officers, employees and agents of the AGENCY who are
engaged in the performance of this Agreement.
IX.
APPLICABLE LAW
The COUNTY and the AGENCY understand and agree that liability under this contract
is governed by Texas Government Code, Chapter 791 and Texas Health and Safety Code,
Section 774.003. This Agreement is made in contemplation of the applicability of these laws to
the Agreement. Insofar as legally possible the COUNTY and the AGENCY agree to be bound
by the above mentioned statutes as they exist as of the date of this Agreement.
X.
DEFAULT
In the event of default of any of the covenants herein contained, this Agreement may be
terminated at the discretion of the non-defaulting party if such default continues for a period of
ten (10) days after notice to the other party in writing of such default and the intent to terminate
this Agreement due to the default. Unless the default is cured, this Agreement shall terminate.
XI.
TERMINATION
This Agreement may be terminated at any time by either the COUNTY or the AGENCY
by giving sixty (60) days advance written notice to the other party. In the event of termination
by either party, the AGENCY shall be compensated pro rata for all services performed to
termination date together with reimbursable expenses then due as authorized by this Agreement.
In the event of such termination, should the AGENCY be overcompensated on a pro rata basis
for all services performed to the termination date and/or be overcompensated for reimbursable
expenses, the COUNTY shall be reimbursed pro rata for all such overcompensation.
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Acceptance of such reimbursement shall not constitute a waiver of any claim that may otherwise
arise out of this Agreement.
XII.
GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITY
The fact that the COUNTY and the AGENCY accept certain responsibilities relating to
the rendering of ambulance services under this Agreement as a part of their responsibility for
providing protection for the public health makes it imperative that the performance of these vital
services be recognized as a governmental function and that the doctrine of governmental
immunity shall be, and is hereby, invoked to the extent permitted under the law. Neither the
AGENCY, nor the COUNTY waive, nor shall be deemed to have hereby waived any immunity
or defense that would otherwise be available to it against claims arising from the exercise of
governmental powers and functions.
XIII.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement represents the entire Agreement between the COUNTY and the
AGENCY and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations and Agreements, either written
or oral. This Agreement may be amended only by written instrument signed by both parties.
XIV.
LAW OF CONTRACT
This Agreement and any of its terms or provisions, as well as the rights and duties of the
parties hereto, shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas. The venue for any dispute, or
matter, arising under this Agreement shall lie in Denton County, Texas.
XV.
SEVERABILITY
In the event that any portion of this Agreement shall be found to be contrary to law, it is
the intent of the parties hereto that the remaining portions of this Agreement shall remain valid
and in full force and effect to the fullest extent possible.
XVI.
AUTHORITY
The undersigned officer or agents of the parties are the properly authorized officials and
have the necessary authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of the Parties.
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XVII.
SERVICE AREA
Acceptance of this Agreement constitutes approval of the service area set out in attached
Exhibit "A".
EXECUTED this __________ day of ____________, 20____.
COUNTY: AGENCY:
Denton County, Texas Sanger Volunteer Fire Department
110 West Hickory Street, 2nd Floor City of Sanger
Denton, Texas 76201 P.O. Box 1729
Sanger, Texas 76266
By: By:
Andy Eads Name _________________________
Denton County Judge Title __________________________
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
By: By:
Denton County Clerk Denton County Fire Marshal
AUDITOR’S CERTIFICATE
I hereby certify that funds are available in the amount of $ to
accomplish and pay the obligation of Denton County under this Agreement.
Denton County Auditor
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Lake Ray Roberts
CookeCounty EMS
Krum EMS
PilotPoint EMS
Sanger EMS
Denton EMS
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Andy Eads - County JudgeHugh Coleman - Commissioner Precinct 1Ron Marchant - Commissioner Precinct 2Bobbie J. Mitchell - Commissioner Precinct 3Dianne Edmondson - Commissioner Precinct 4
Overview Map
This product is for informational purposesand may not have been prepared for or besuitable for legal, engineering, or surveyingpurposes. It does not represent an on-the-groundsurvey and represents only the approximaterelative location of property boundaries.
Denton County does not guarantee the correctnessor accuracy of any features on this product andassumes no responsibility in connection therewith.This product may be revised at any time withoutnotification to any user.
CONTACT INFORMATIONLANDMARK MAP: gis.dentoncounty.govE-MAIL: gis@dentoncounty.gov
EXHIBIT A - EMS/AMBULANCE
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6.
AGENDA MEETING DATE: November 16, 2020
TO: Jeriana Staton, Interim City Manager
FROM: Cheryl Price, City Secretary
ITEM/CAPTION:
Interlocal City of Sanger & Denton County Fire Protection Services
Consider, Discuss and Act on Approval of the 20202021 Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Fire Protection
Services Between Denton County and the City of Sanger, Denton County, Texas and Authorize the Fire Chief to
Execute Agreement.
AGENDA TYPE: Consent Agenda
ACTION REQUESTED: Approval
BACKGROUND:
Attached for approval is the annual Interlocal Agreement with Denton County for fire protection services. This request
also requires approval of Council authorizing the Fire Chief to execute the agreement.
LEGAL/BOARD COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS/CITIZEN NOTICE FEEDBACK:
Reviewed by legal
FINANCIAL SUMMARY FUNDING/FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
FUNDS:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION/ACTION DESIRED:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Upload Date Type
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMOAGENDA ITEM NO. 6.AGENDA MEETING DATE: November 16, 2020TO: Jeriana Staton, Interim City ManagerFROM: Cheryl Price, City SecretaryITEM/CAPTION:Interlocal City of Sanger & Denton County Fire Protection ServicesConsider, Discuss and Act on Approval of the 20202021 Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Fire ProtectionServices Between Denton County and the City of Sanger, Denton County, Texas and Authorize the Fire Chief toExecute Agreement. AGENDA TYPE: Consent AgendaACTION REQUESTED: Approval BACKGROUND:Attached for approval is the annual Interlocal Agreement with Denton County for fire protection services. This requestalso requires approval of Council authorizing the Fire Chief to execute the agreement.LEGAL/BOARD COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS/CITIZEN NOTICE FEEDBACK:Reviewed by legalFINANCIAL SUMMARY FUNDING/FISCAL IMPACT:N/AFUNDS:N/ASTAFF RECOMMENDATION/ACTION DESIRED:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Upload Date Type
Interlocal Agreement 20202021 Fire Protection Services 11/6/2020 Cover Memo
Exhibit A MAP Fire Protection Services 11/6/2020 Cover Memo
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THE COUNTY OF DENTON §
§ SANGER VOLUNTEER FIRE
§ DEPARTMENT
STATE OF TEXAS §
INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT
FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT, which has an effective date of October 1, 2020, is made and
entered into by and between Denton County, a political subdivision of the State of Texas,
hereinafter referred to as "the COUNTY," and the Sanger Volunteer Fire Department, a non-
profit agency, located in Denton County, Texas, hereinafter referred to as "the AGENCY”.
WHEREAS, the COUNTY is a duly organized political subdivision of the State of
Texas engaged in the administration of county government and related services for the benefit of
the citizens of Denton County; and
WHEREAS, the AGENCY is a non-profit agency, duly organized and operating under
the laws of the State of Texas and engaged in the provision of fire protection services and related
services for the benefit of the citizens of the City of Sanger; and
WHEREAS, the AGENCY is the owner and operator of certain fire protection vehicles
and other equipment designed for the extinguishing of fire and prevention of damage to property
and injury to persons from fire and has in its employ trained personnel whose duties are related
to the use of such vehicles and equipment; and
WHEREAS, the COUNTY and the AGENCY mutually desire to be subject to and
contract pursuant to provisions of the Texas Government Code, Chapter 791 and the Texas Local
Government Code, Chapter 352, and
NOW, THEREFORE, the COUNTY and the AGENCY, for the mutual promises,
covenants, Agreements and consideration stated herein, agree as follows:
I.
TERM
The term of this Agreement shall be for the period beginning of October 1, 2020, and
ending September 30, 2021.
II.
SERVICES
The services to be rendered in accordance with this Agreement by the AGENCY are the
fire protection services normally rendered by the AGENCY to citizens of the City of Sanger in
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circumstances of emergency, but which services will now be extended to all citizens of the
COUNTY residing in the unincorporated areas of the COUNTY within the operating territory or
jurisdiction of the AGENCY, as agreed to by the AGENCY and the COUNTY in this
Agreement and as set forth in “Exhibit A,” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
These services are rendered in consideration of the basic funding and the separate per call fee set
forth in this Agreement for the common good and benefit and to serve the public convenience
and necessity of the citizens of the COUNTY who are not otherwise protected with respect to
fire prevention, extinguishment, safety and rescue services. The services to be rendered are as
follows:
A. The AGENCY shall make available and provide emergency fire prevention,
extinguishment, safety and rescue services within the agreed or specified territory
or jurisdiction of the AGENCY.
B. The AGENCY shall respond to requests for fire protection services made within
the portion of the COUNTY designated as “Sanger” as set out in Exhibit "A".
C. The COUNTY agrees that, in the event a fire in the AGENCY's unincorporated
designated area which the AGENCY considers to be of an incendiary nature and
upon request by the AGENCY, the County Fire Marshal will dispatch
investigation personnel to the fire scene within a response time sufficient to
legally maintain and protect all evidence of said fire and will conduct all
appropriate investigation and assist in the prosecution of any case of arson. The
AGENCY shall not be responsible for investigations of suspected incendiary fires
in the unincorporated areas, but shall cooperate with the County Fire Marshal in
immediately relating all pertinent information possible to the investigator(s).
D. The COUNTY agrees that the County Fire Marshal may assist in the conduct of
appropriate investigations of a fire which the AGENCY considers to be of
incendiary nature in the AGENCY's incorporated area upon request of the
AGENCY.
E. The AGENCY shall submit monthly statements on the Texas Fire Incident
Reporting System's standardized forms to the Denton County Fire Marshal, 3900
Morse St., 2nd Floor, Denton, Texas 76208. This form will serve as the billing
statement to the COUNTY for reimbursement of calls made in the unincorporated
area. The Denton County Fire Marshal shall provide the forms upon request from
the AGENCY.
F. The AGENCY, in the performance of its duties and responsibilities under this
Agreement, shall have the responsibility, within the sole discretion of the officers
and employees of the AGENCY, except as otherwise determined by the Denton
County Fire Marshal, to determine priorities in the dispatching and use of the
AGENCY’s equipment and personnel, and the judgment of any such officer or
employee as to such matters shall be the final determination.
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The COUNTY shall designate the County Judge to act on behalf of the COUNTY and to
serve as "Liaison Officer" between the COUNTY and the AGENCY. The County Judge, or his
designated substitute, shall devote sufficient time and attention to insure the performance of all
duties and obligations of the COUNTY under this Agreement and shall provide immediate and
direct supervision of employees, agents, contractors, sub-contractors and/or laborers of the
COUNTY engaged in the performance of this Agreement for the mutual benefit of the
COUNTY and the AGENCY.
III.
PERFORMANCE OF SERVICE
The AGENCY shall devote sufficient time and attention to insure the performance of all
duties and obligations of the AGENCY under this Agreement and shall provide immediate and
direct supervision of the AGENCY’s employees, agents, contractors, sub-contractors and/or
laborers engaged in the performance of this Agreement for the mutual benefit of the AGENCY
and the COUNTY.
IV.
COMPENSATION
The COUNTY agrees to pay to the AGENCY for the full performance of services as
provided in this Agreement the sum of $10,000.00, payable upon execution of this Agreement,
and further agrees to pay the sum of $600.00 per fire call in the designated unincorporated areas
of the COUNTY from October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021. The COUNTY anticipates the
AGENCY to run approximately 305 fire calls for a total funding of $183,000.00 for fire calls.
The total payments by the COUNTY to the AGENCY pursuant to this Agreement are estimated
to be $193,000.00. The COUNTY will make no payment to the AGENCY for service provided
outside the agreed service district whether by Mutual Aid Agreement or otherwise. The
AGENCY understands and agrees that payment by the COUNTY to the AGENCY shall be
made in accordance with the normal and customary processes and business procedures of the
COUNTY and in conformance with applicable state law.
V.
FINANCIAL RECORDS
The AGENCY agrees to make its financial records available for audit and/or review by
the COUNTY, upon request by the COUNTY.
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VI.
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE COUNTY
The COUNTY, to the extent permitted by law, shall be responsible for the acts,
negligence and omissions of all officers, employees and agents of the COUNTY who are
engaged in the performance of this Agreement.
VII.
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE AGENCY
The AGENCY, to the extent permitted by law, shall be responsible for the acts,
negligence and omissions of all officers, employees and agents of the AGENCY who are
engaged in the performance of this Agreement.
VIII.
APPLICABLE LAW
The COUNTY and the AGENCY understand and agree that liability under this contract
is governed by the Texas Government Code, Chapter 791 and the Texas Local Government
Code, Chapter 352. This Agreement is made in contemplation of the applicability of these laws
to the Agreement. Insofar as legally possible the COUNTY and the AGENCY agree to be
bound by the above mentioned statutes as they exist as of the date of this Agreement.
IX.
DEFAULT
In the event of default of any of the covenants herein contained, this Agreement may be
terminated at the discretion of the non-defaulting party if such default continues for a period of
ten (10) days after notice to the other party in writing of such default and the intent to terminate
this Agreement due to the default. Unless the default is cured, this Agreement shall terminate.
X.
TERMINATION
This Agreement may be terminated any time, by either the COUNTY or the AGENCY
by giving sixty (60) days advance written notice to the other party. In the event of terminati on by
either party, the AGENCY shall be compensated pro rata for all services performed to the
termination date together with reimbursable expenses then due as authorized by this Agreement.
In the event of such termination, should the AGENCY be overcompensated on a pro rata basis
for all services performed to the termination date and/or be overcompensated reimbursable
expenses, the COUNTY shall be reimbursed pro rata for all such overcompensation.
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Acceptance of such reimbursement shall not constitute a waiver of any claim that may otherwise
arise out of this Agreement.
XI.
GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITY
The fact that the COUNTY and the AGENCY accept certain responsibilities relating to
the rendition of fire protection services under this Agreement as part of their responsibility for
providing protection for the public health makes it imperative that the performance of these vital
services be recognized as a governmental function and that the doctrine of governmental
immunity shall be, and it is hereby, invoked to the extent permitted by law. Neither the
AGENCY, nor the COUNTY waive, nor shall be deemed to have hereby waived, any immunity
or defense that would otherwise be available to it against claims arising from the exercise of
government powers and functions.
XII.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement represents the entire Agreement between the COUNTY and the
AGENCY and supersedes all prior negotiations representations and Agreements, either written
or oral. This Agreement may be amended only by written instrument signed by both parties.
XIII.
LAW OF CONTRACT
This Agreement and any of its terms or provisions, as well as the rights and duties of the
parties hereto, shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas. The venue for any dispute, or
matter, arising under this Agreement shall lie in Denton County, Texas.
XIV.
SEVERABILITY
In the event that any portion of this Agreement shall be found to be contrary to law, it is
the intent of the parties hereto that the remaining portions shall remain valid and in full force and
effect to the fullest extent possible.
XV.
AUTHORITY
The undersigned officer or agents of the parties hereto are the properly authorized
officials and have the necessary authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of the parties.
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XVI.
SERVICE AREA
Acceptance of this Agreement constitutes approval of the service area set out in attached
Exhibit "A".
EXECUTED this _________ day of ___________, 20____.
Denton County, Texas Sanger Volunteer Fire Department
110 West Hickory Street, 2nd Floor P.O. Box 1729
Denton, Texas 76201 Sanger, Texas 76266
By By ______________________________
Andy Eads Name ____________________________
Denton County Judge Sanger Fire Chief
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
By: _________________________ By: _________________________
Denton County Clerk Denton County Fire Marshall
AUDITOR’S CERTIFICATE
I hereby certify that funds are available in the amount of $ to
accomplish and pay the obligation of Denton County under this Contract/Agreement.
Denton County Auditor
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Aubrey Fire
CookeCounty Fire
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Ponder Fire
Sanger Fire
Andy Eads - County JudgeHugh Coleman - Commissioner Precinct 1Ron Marchant - Commissioner Precinct 2Bobbie J. Mitchell - Commissioner Precinct 3Dianne Edmondson - Commissioner Precinct 4
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
AGENDA ITEM NO. 7.a.
AGENDA MEETING DATE: November 16, 2020
TO: Jeriana Staton, Interim City Manager
FROM: Cheryl Price, City Secretary Parttime
ITEM/CAPTION:
ATMOS Energy Rider GCR Rate Filing Docket No. 10170
Atmos Energy Corporation, MidTex Division's Statement of Rider GCR Applicable For The November 2020 Billing
Periods.
AGENDA TYPE: Regular
ACTION REQUESTED: Other: Informational
BACKGROUND:
Attached is Atmos Energy Corporation MidTex Division's Statement of Rider GCR applicable for the November
2020 billing periods. This statement details the gas cost component of the residential, commercial, and industrial sales
rates for customers within the City of Sanger. This filing is for informative purposes only and no action is required on
the City's part.
LEGAL/BOARD COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS/CITIZEN NOTICE FEEDBACK:
N/A
FINANCIAL SUMMARY FUNDING/FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
FUNDS:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION/ACTION DESIRED:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Upload Date Type
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMOAGENDA ITEM NO. 7.a.AGENDA MEETING DATE: November 16, 2020TO: Jeriana Staton, Interim City ManagerFROM: Cheryl Price, City Secretary ParttimeITEM/CAPTION:ATMOS Energy Rider GCR Rate Filing Docket No. 10170Atmos Energy Corporation, MidTex Division's Statement of Rider GCR Applicable For The November 2020 BillingPeriods.AGENDA TYPE: RegularACTION REQUESTED: Other: InformationalBACKGROUND:Attached is Atmos Energy Corporation MidTex Division's Statement of Rider GCR applicable for the November2020 billing periods. This statement details the gas cost component of the residential, commercial, and industrial salesrates for customers within the City of Sanger. This filing is for informative purposes only and no action is required onthe City's part. LEGAL/BOARD COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS/CITIZEN NOTICE FEEDBACK:N/AFINANCIAL SUMMARY FUNDING/FISCAL IMPACT:N/AFUNDS:N/ASTAFF RECOMMENDATION/ACTION DESIRED:N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Upload Date Type
Atmos Energy Letter Rider GCR Dated 10292020 11/10/2020 Cover Memo
Atmos Rider GCR November 2020 11/10/2020 Cover Memo
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