Staff presented a comparison of neighboring cities budget and funding percentages from the Emergency Services District (ESD) as we continue to discuss Joshua's options to best utilize the taxpayer's funds in regards to fire and EMS services. It was encouraging to find that we are not alone in the imbalance of funding for our department as it relates to the ESD. I've been in contact with Representative Orr to discuss legislation to allow municipalities the option to vote themselves out of an ESD. The city will continue the discussion as preparations get underway for the 2011 Texas legislative session.
The council approved a zoning change from R-1 to R-2 for a lot on Joshua Blvd. to allow additional duplexes to be built on Joshua Blvd. and Honey Bee to finish out those streets of duplexes.
The council approved an economic development package for a proposed O'Reilly's Auto Parts store to be located at the corner of Hwy 174 and 4th St. The required road widening and gas line relocation will cost approximately $45,000. O'Reilly's requested 55% of the cost from the city. The council agreed to 50% of the cost with 50% of the money to be reimbursed upon completion of the work and the remaining 50% to be reimbursed when the store opens on or before a specific date to be determined once construction is ready to begin. The estimated annual sales tax and property tax revenue to the city by the store will be approximately $35,000 per year.
The council approved an ordinance amendment changing the times of most school zones in the city. Most of the changes removed all day speed zones in favor of specific times during arrival and departure of students around the campuses.
A.J.
A.J. Mathieu
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