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City staff summarized an estimated project package totaling $45,825,294 that includes: capacity improvements ($14,500,000), private lateral repairs ($1,000,000), Group 3 repairs ($3,100,000), Group 4 ($1,600,000), Group 5 ($3,700,000), Group 6 ($8,300,000), Group 7 ($783,000), creek crossing repairs ($1,000,000) and lift-station work ($11,500,000). Staff said excess needs would be covered from prior bond funds.

Paul Jason of Specialized Public Finance presented the results of a competitive sale held the previous day. He said six bids were received and Mesirow Financial submitted the winning bid with a true interest cost of 4.75 percent. Paul Jason said the city’s debt rating was affirmed at AA during the rating process and that, if approved, bond closing is planned for July 9.

Staff also said the regulatory compliance fee will need to be increased by an estimated $6.39 per customer per month; the fee is intended to address costs tied to regulatory compliance under the consent decree. When asked how the $6.39 would affect total monthly charges, staff said it would be added on top of existing fees; an example referenced in the meeting indicated the combined total would be approximately $23.20 per month but staff said final budget decisions and potential phasing would be considered in the regular budget process.

A public commenter, Latonya Gaston Bell, spoke on behalf of residents raising concerns about water-billing errors and late or mis-sent bills; she provided an address for the resident and asked staff to follow up. Council asked staff to have water department personnel contact the resident.

Council moved and approved the financing measure; staff said bond counsel will seek attorney-general approval and proceed to closing on July 9 if all is in order.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Tyler Council Meeting | 06-11-25","oneSentenceSummary","Council approved moving forward with a roughly $45 million water and sewer revenue bond sale tied to an EPA consent decree; staff reported a potential $6.39 per-customer monthly regulatory compliance fee increase to help cover costs and presented bid results showing a 4.75% winning rate.","taxTitle","Tyler, Smith County, Texas","taxId",2813,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6201469,"Council amends FY25 budget to reimburse East Maple Estates and pay Rose Complex invoices",79,725000,804000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3793890-9f51e56c796e5778029899941c974749&start=725&end=804","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3793890-9f51e56c796e5778029899941c974749/thumbnail_725000.jpg","/articles/6201469/Tyler/Smith-County/Texas/Council-amends-FY25-budget-to-reimburse-East-Maple-Estates-and-pay-Rose-Complex-invoices","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6201469-bf80c7b8234b7241f5017d2b3aa34c6d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771168283&Signature=Ml~GJeA0uFc2Tog6gUv7aMdmpaTb7yZZKV2CZQS6wVcCAigkak6lzgixAaIp9o90PS7XHOrWRvY6mDhQSWLbSWiMM90eYp-Aanxw9Nd70JcNeTD~jlhZoEnv9w5ETD-KnwQLoMQNuONqtyg7kj14eM8h8f55e1CGjgHDNSUNr9XLLcFgQNp8kez2awtRzClOWmDRxagvlfipuKXhTlqwr5oEbxDNI9NaCWhr36xxOdNTCSZ~5~aNweBJOrJvXaCfRqwMHzn8oCbB5ci9DkQ7Dwu7Nnl446FJER09bTQPgd-5df1drf2kPGOdoaCq1a6TYxmsrWzqZUKjphCmweZ-9g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tyler City Council on June 11 approved an ordinance amending the fiscal year 2025 budget to authorize reimbursements and administrative allocations tied to Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) tiers 3 and 4 and to cover invoices for the Rose Complex.

City staff presented several requested amendments: reimbursement to Tier 3 for East Maple Estates up to $1,000,000 (previously approved in November), Tier 3 administrative expense of $10,000, Tier 4 administrative expense of $15,000, payment of a final invoice for Rose Complex Phase 1 (invoice number presented as 01/5698) and demolition funding for Rose Complex Phase 2 in the amount of $125,000.

A city staff presenter identified as Lauren summarized the changes and recommended the council adopt an ordinance amending the current fiscal year budget for those projects. Councilmembers moved, seconded and approved the ordinance as presented.

The ordinance will permit the city to process the listed reimbursements and expenditures in FY25. Specific contract or payment timing beyond staff authorization was not specified during the meeting.","The council adopted an ordinance amending the fiscal year 2025 budget to authorize reimbursements and administrative allocations for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) tiers 3 and 4 and to cover final invoice and demolition costs for the Rose Complex.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6201473,"Tyler seeks $4.8 million TxDOT transportation grant for hospital–college trail",292,423000,715000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3793890-9f51e56c796e5778029899941c974749&start=423&end=715","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3793890-9f51e56c796e5778029899941c974749/thumbnail_423000.jpg","/articles/6201473/Tyler/Smith-County/Texas/Tyler-seeks-48-million-TxDOT-transportation-grant-for-hospitalcollege-trail","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6201473-99cf0770edfac74cf81a944a8e9bdf7b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771168283&Signature=BwTaVBc0ZkeikygqbX3mKeQ6Dpkc4NKjm8h1e3YR1cGE0HJRxreazGm3Bj0uHpNGdpUPbFYL3FOlfLQZP7wRjoHaMXl7H7z4tGhdCZBRsPEimaN6sKdmCWCNnSXbsU8joA-ZD3MXPPflD6na4u7k4gFfgGE4yQK3O9gvXNDR7OkpLu2O4pEjIuO4f1r-qBtS1KfgVttKcx3-kYNheYOiooCAvjHXHFRaXOJ-u1UTqDXOFRc31ZqfFKS8l3i7tFYOS0zqTvjexCj9zNPauPDZMuNlPH8jhTk7z7X6HbWBw3k4LD3NIL3MOjqwPPza7ES7YhrFFjsUbq5aLD~thwsU1A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tyler City Council voted June 11 to support an application for a Transportation Alternatives (TA) grant to build a roughly $4.8 million multiuse trail linking Tyler Junior College, the UT Tyler Medical School, UT Center Hospital, and downtown Tyler, including the Smith County Courthouse.

Staff said the city submitted a preliminary application in February and the detailed TA application was due June 20. City staff reported TxDOT has provided a letter of consent and told staff the project application was favorably received during preliminary review.

A city presenter identified as Darren described the proposed alignment and stakeholder engagement. “We’re trying to make it a destination,” Darren said, and noted the route would reach slightly past Fifth Street on Highland and include internal hospital connections. He said stakeholder meetings had been held in conjunction with the comprehensive plan update.

Darren told council the project cost is about $4,800,000 and that while the TA program typically funds 80% with a 20% local match, the city believes it qualifies for transportation development credits, which could allow TA funding to cover the full cost. He said TxDOT told staff there were over 300 applications statewide and that the program this year allows one award per entity.

Council members discussed possible routing options, including a preferred route along a railroad corridor that would require railroad owner approval; Darren said that route would be ideal but complicated by the railroad approval process.

The council moved and approved the resolution to support the grant application. Staff said award notices are expected later in the year, with selections anticipated around October.","Council approved support for a $4.8 million trail project linking Tyler Junior College, UT Tyler Medical School, UT Center Hospital and downtown; staff said the project may qualify for 100% funding through transportation development credits.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6201478,"Tyler council backs TxDOT design for State Highway 110 safety project",244,114000,358000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3793890-9f51e56c796e5778029899941c974749&start=114&end=358","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3793890-9f51e56c796e5778029899941c974749/thumbnail_114000.jpg","/articles/6201478/Tyler/Smith-County/Texas/Tyler-council-backs-TxDOT-design-for-State-Highway-110-safety-project","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6201478-428d38553176b037779c208348bf1ae2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771168283&Signature=GfeBnKzBnlabqxIm75pcViJn1mlhaTqd2lgTjpTnL5b3tJCmDofTLW-99ac1fcPs5Za3ZVbweqGAdMVOvu2eEolEOY1FHLldXHnd4rWf8rZZR7nngKUn0qXJZRwpUKYMBESG-LNJlCPZ2UucAe4ialD9BoPyJHSAVr9CocpdPZGO~YZEjGpATH8ZAYCIwOoGZwqX2CO67uEyrK7B~sPMDzCYuuDG21VtPJ3DKRurbiV1Ljp8exdy6KR11TMPLUL2jPU5uuNoSxaltrzPJh9iHVHd3yr8EGBhzw7T0L~LDbvWUfAwVfInXnj0pt8VPrJadT5iTQmeSrN-QQlN-8V8Nw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tyler City Council on June 11 approved a resolution asking the Texas Department of Transportation to proceed with design of safety improvements on State Highway 110 from north of Aberdeen Drive to County Road 2123.

The measure directs city staff or the mayor's designees to participate with TxDOT in designing the project, which staff said would add raised medians, lighting, sidewalk improvements and additional pedestrian crossings to portions of the corridor that have experienced fatal and severe crashes.

Cameron Williams, traffic engineer for the city of Tyler, described the project limits and safety rationale. “This project generally located is on State Highway 110 south of the loop,” Williams said, noting roughly half the corridor falls inside the city limits. Williams said the work would continue the raised-median cross section similar to South Broadway and add illumination and pedestrian crossings at key locations.

Council members asked about pedestrian crossing placement at known informal crossing points such as Shiloh, and Williams said TxDOT will make final decisions during design but city involvement is intended to coordinate cross-access and property owner concerns. Williams said access impacts will be discussed with landowners along the corridor.

Mayor and council members moved and seconded the resolution; the motion carried. The resolution states TxDOT is to lead design and provide funding, with the city participating in design coordination.

Background: city staff cited a history of fatal and severe crashes on the corridor between 2015 and 2024 and said the route carries higher speeds and volumes with mixed residential and retail land uses. The project limits as presented run from just south of Loop 323 where a raised median ends, turning into a two-way left-turn lane farther south toward County Road 2123.

Council papers indicate the project is a TxDOT-led design effort funded by TxDOT; specific construction schedule and a final list of pedestrian crossings were not set during the meeting.","The City Council approved a resolution supporting Texas Department of Transportation design work on safety improvements to State Highway 110, including raised medians, sidewalks, lighting and new pedestrian crossings on a corridor with a record of serious crashes.","actionData","errors"]

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