All matters listed under the CONSENT AGENDA are considered routine and will be enacted in one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member(s) of the City Council requests one or more items be removed from the CONSENT AGENDA to the REGULAR AGENDA for separate discussion and action prior to the City Council's vote to adopt the CONSENT AGENDA.

1/14/25 Regular City Council Meeting.

On the presentation of the Biased Based report by the Horizon City Police.

On a presentation of the Horizon City Police Department Annual Report.

On the re-appointment of Dean Hulsey to the Horizon City Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors.

On the re-appointment of Ruby Maldonado to the Horizon City Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors.

This item was postponed at the 10/8/24 Regular City Council meeting. On a presentation from municipal court staff regarding a proposal for a new court fees online payment provider.

That the Mayor be authorized to sign an Agreement Between the TOWN OF HORIZON CITY and the UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE/ FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION to allow the Town of Horizon City to be reimbursed for overtime paid to Horizon City Police Department personnel assigned to the Violent Crimes Taskforce. 

On the award of solicitation 2025-100RFP for Website Redesign ADA project to Granicus, Inc. for $21,520.00 with a 5% increase per year for up to 60 months.

That the Mayor be authorized to sign a Chapter 380 Economic Development Performance Agreement between the Town of Horizon City (the "City") and NoHo Processors, LLC. (the "Applicant"), regarding Applicant’s improvements and expansion of its facilities at Horizon City, Texas. Pursuant to the Agreement, Applicant will invest $47 million dollars and create 110 full-time positions within 3 years paying an average hourly wage of $19.86. In exchange, the City will provide incentives not to exceed $125,000.00 paid over 5 years.

That the Mayor be authorized to sign an Economic Development Performance Agreement between the Town of Horizon City (the "City"), The Horizon City EDC (HEDC) and NoHo Processors, LLC. (the "Applicant"), regarding Applicant’s improvements and expansion of its facilities at Horizon City, Texas. Pursuant to the Agreement, Applicant will invest $47 million dollars and create 110 full-time positions within 3 years paying an average hourly wage of $19.86. In exchange, the HEDC will provide incentives not to exceed $125,000.00 paid over 5 years.

 On an update on the Capital Improvement Program.

On a Resolution of the Town of Horizon City, Texas, establishing priorities for the 89th legislative session in Texas, and authorizing the Mayor and his designees to communicate with the office of the governor and Texas legislature on behalf of the Town of Horizon City, Texas.

That the Mayor be authorized to sign the First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement by and between the Town and the Authority to supplement the services of the Authority to procure and manage construction of the Project.

1st Reading of Ordinance No. 0313 Amendment No. 01, An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 0313 of the Town of Horizon City, adopting the municipal budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, to allow for the transfer of funds in the 2025 Police Department Budget; and providing for repealer and severability clauses.

2nd Reading of Ordinance No. _______.  An Ordinance calling a special election by the qualified voters of the Town of Horizon City, Texas on May 3, 2025, for the purpose of submitting a proposition on the reauthorization of the local sales and use tax in the Town of Horizon City at the rate of one-quarter (1/4) of one percent (1%) to continue providing revenue for maintenance and repair of municipal streets; making provision for the conduct of such election; resolving other matters incident and related to such election; providing for invalidity, proper notice and public meeting and an effective date. The tax will expire on the fourth (4th) anniversary of the date of the election unless the imposition of the tax is reauthorized.

2nd Reading of Ordinance No. _______.  An Ordinance calling a special election by the qualified voters of the Town of Horizon City, Texas on May 3, 2025, for the purpose of submitting a proposition on the reauthorization of the local sales and use tax in the Town of Horizon City at the rate of one-quarter (1/4) of one percent (1%) to continue providing revenue for maintenance and repair of municipal streets; making provision for the conduct of such election; resolving other matters incident and related to such election; providing for invalidity, proper notice and public meeting and an effective date. The tax will expire on the fourth (4th) anniversary of the date of the election unless the imposition of the tax is reauthorized.

The City Council of the Town of Horizon City reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices,) and 551.087 (Economic Development).

Personnel Matter/Claim involving Michael B. Sierra.  551.072 (Consultation with Attorney); 551.074 (Personnel Matters)

On personnel matter/claim involving Michael B. Sierra.