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West Adams planned development
Brian (planning staff) described the West Adams proposal as a primarily business‑park project of just under 9 acres east of FM 2271 and adjacent to the Lakewood residential neighborhood. Staff recommended approval with conditions tailored to protect neighbors: a 20‑foot vegetated buffer, limiting building height to single story along the residential edge, and a condition prohibiting restaurants where buildings face the neighborhood. Brian said the developer intends to preserve existing trees and to add supplemental landscaping; staff noted the plan incorporates lessons learned from a prior project to the north.

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation
Brian reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 7‑to‑1 to recommend approval of the planned development, and he said the single opposition was framed as neighborhood‑focused even though few neighbors attended the P&Z meeting.

Hogan Road site‑plan amendment
Staff also presented a site‑plan amendment on Hogan Road. The site had been approved under a 2004 planned development for an apartment complex and was later sold; the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints proposes to build a church on the site instead. Staff noted that churches are allowed in most zoning districts and that the applicant would preserve 55% landscaping and retain fencing and screening requirements where appropriate. Staff recommended an exception to interior screening on the west side near a planned greenway, citing safety and sightline considerations.

Why it matters: Staff said the Hogan Road change will replace a proposed multifamily use—which neighbors had opposed—with a church, and the West Adams conditions are intended to protect established neighborhoods by keeping buffers and limiting commercial uses where they abut homes.

Council follow‑up
Council members asked about the vegetative buffer and whether existing trees would be preserved; staff said much of the buffer is existing, dense vegetation and would be retained where possible. Staff also noted that the Hogan Road site‑plan action is administrative in character because the underlying 2004 PD remains in force.

Ending
Staff said they would bring formal agenda items and ordinance language to a future council meeting for consideration and that further public notice and P&Z materials are in the record.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Temple - City Council Workshop Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Planning staff summarized two development items: a planned development on West Adams with a 20‑foot vegetated buffer and restrictions near residences, and a Hogan Road site‑plan amendment to substitute a church for a previously approved apartment project.","taxTitle","Temple, Bell County, Texas","taxId",2770,"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},6590846,"Temple proposes utility rate increases as multi‑year wastewater capital plan emphasizes sewer overflow fixes",1610,7310000,8920000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5551476-75fe7d351bd86215e1b1e52ab8a21265&start=7310&end=8920","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5551476-75fe7d351bd86215e1b1e52ab8a21265/thumbnail_7310000.jpg","/articles/6590846/Temple/Bell-County/Texas/Temple-proposes-utility-rate-increases-as-multiyear-wastewater-capital-plan-emphasizes-sewer-overflow-fixes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6590846-9841ae74c98ffae63469a1307eb427a4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771039871&Signature=isxwpY4kKNCn0iYdGG2hZ4oSC4cgAY12lNUqG3CxjfX4bG5Y8t0UrVgmjT7ODm2314gE3EpqW8HuDAXXoUeTNlR6TfEHP1pC8Ko-ohV7fmhmVrQbOON~JzGYsnCmqxPjDyhXK1X2OpC13lAxEwoH9OZdPV3gGiu2lRubY0LURo5PjNvxRtjRWhRHZHQ2DALPaYEcQPfhALajozcOA47DBvy0SSoT96U0BtgdeDx8RKjBKRhp86TR06dR1GrRW4QnGNRfcxbSWnYSn81qda2wy~8RuEv8mliNcx2~5CpIGvOIBMNRAKbt6iJ3Xavris3CtFxFcA~D3ez5dLvENwUu1w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City finance and utility staff told the Temple City Council workshop that proposed water and wastewater rate adjustments would fund ongoing operations and a multi‑year capital plan focused heavily on sanitary sewer overflow (SSO) reduction and plant capacity.

Proposed changes and rationale
Tracy (finance staff) outlined recommended rate adjustments the council would consider for an October effective date: the water minimum would move from $12.75 to $13.39 and volumetric charges are adjusted; wastewater base and volumetric charges would also rise (staff presented a sample residential monthly bill increase, from roughly $88.85 to $97.64 under the proposal). Staff said most water/wastewater revenue comes from user fees and that the funds must cover both capital projects and ongoing operations.

Why this matters: staff said aging collection infrastructure and infiltration/inflow issues are driving most capital spending. The wastewater program would include roughly $223.4 million in projects over the six‑year planning window, while water projects total about $94.1 million; combined the utility CIP totals about $317 million.

Major capital items described
- Sanitary‑sewer‑overflow (SSO) and infiltration/inflow programs, including trunk‑sewer replacements, manhole and pipe rehabilitation and basin‑by‑basin repairs.
- Boggy Creek trunk sewer and associated lift‑station and force‑main projects.
- An aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) pilot (phase one surface‑water capture and storage) and a membrane treatment plant expansion to allow additional treatment capacity to meet peak needs.

Staff emphasized the difference between capital funding mechanisms: impact fees (one‑time charges tied to new development) were not used broadly by Temple; reinvestment‑zone funds have paid for several water/wastewater projects, but any gap in coverage must be resolved through rates or bonds.

Operational costs and customer impacts
Staff noted rising costs for chemicals, power, and generator maintenance; they also described planned workforce increases tied to maintenance and collection demands. Staff advised the council that cutting operations to avoid rate increases would lead to deferred maintenance and likely higher long‑term costs.

Council questions
Councilmembers asked how Temple’s rates compare to peers and staff distributed benchmarking tables. Tracy said the presented peer data used each city’s most recently available published rates and that comparisons vary by method (per‑capita revenue, impact‑fee policy, network size and system age). Council members asked for more detailed peer comparisons and timing for notices if the council approves an October 1 rate change.

Ending
Staff will finalize a proposed ordinance and rate schedule for council consideration and return with peer comparisons and customer bill impacts; the city manager and finance staff said they will publicize the rate proposal as required if council signals support.","Staff presented proposed water and wastewater rate increases and a six‑year capital improvement plan that prioritizes sanitary‑sewer‑overflow work, an aquifer storage and recovery pilot and membrane‑plant expansion.",{"_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},6590851,"Temple staff propose FY2026 budget that would raise maintenance tax rate to 69.99¢; council asked for follow-up",4850,3660000,8510000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5551476-75fe7d351bd86215e1b1e52ab8a21265&start=3660&end=8510","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5551476-75fe7d351bd86215e1b1e52ab8a21265/thumbnail_3660000.jpg","/articles/6590851/Temple/Bell-County/Texas/Temple-staff-propose-FY2026-budget-that-would-raise-maintenance-tax-rate-to-6999-council-asked-for-follow-up","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6590851-55257121241d8a1c12dbbb89232ffdf9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771039871&Signature=LjcFQAFEgqptEp-YMdKOgBrOYyV-1qfpDga-FMIsnBVkHe8l0FszSNFHIb4vd7QAe4N7DMRdGgxYK7SJQz51az4OzZ4t4qYORcl8i0Yx5vtvQFSyDKvUxYjWkE-x~7SF3GsHl-JiRO5NsfXnmXkJ7q-i6N9eBToBEXV~0xgZU7KENykzxrWKLKIGsAcfF-O4K0aYppWclAzRh4boqXMiH~dLRQyqRbagEGFpk-sywexpAjhPlLe1lY-akTa1oRq-7O9McHvsHqh3uGvs-BnhZCUdbdI5FSSEu9Njk8CCFcJJVKX0K1CnOWGFjtOyR-u1bqTZjbrBl1aAGKDahBSNpA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Temple City Council heard a presentation of a proposed fiscal‑year 2026 budget at a workshop that staff said would prioritize public‑safety pay adjustments, additional operational positions and a pavement‑management funding approach while keeping the proposed tax‑rate ceiling under 70 cents per $100 of assessed value.

City Manager (staff) and Tracy (finance staff) told the council that the city has a certified taxable value increase and that staff have prepared a proposal that funds police and fire market adjustments, increases solid‑waste and fleet capacity and preserves core services while holding the maintenance and operations (M&O) tax portion to a proposed 37.54¢ (part of a total proposed rate expressed to council as $0.6999). Tracy explained the truth‑in‑taxation metrics used to calculate the no‑new‑revenue and voter‑approval rates and said the unusual gap between those rates this year was driven by a recent change to sales‑tax policy tied to a one‑time calculation effect.

Nut graf: The proposal presented to council would, staff said, fund compensation increases for police and fire ($2.7 million for market adjustments), add dozens of positions phased across departments and temporarily shift $1 million in pavement preservation from operating to capital so staff can design a street‑maintenance fee for possible implementation in the next fiscal year.

Staff priorities and positions
Staff presented a list of proposed additions and compensation steps that total 36 general‑fund positions in the plan (reduced from an earlier, larger personnel proposal). The package includes:
- Market‑based pay adjustments for police and fire (about $2.7 million). Tracy described that as a targeted compensation package to remain competitive with peer cities.
- Fire staffing additions (10 positions total) to rebalance shift staffing and add fire‑marshal personnel.
- Four solid‑waste positions tied to additional routes (residential garbage, residential recycling and a side‑load commercial route) and a commercial operations manager.
- Eleven fleet positions to add a second fleet shift and improve maintenance resilience.
- An assistant city manager position and associated support.

Staff emphasized several constraints: fleet and equipment shortages, the city’s geographic footprint and service expectations compel some additions in operations if reliability is to be improved.

Street maintenance and future fees
Council and staff discussed a proposal to create a street‑maintenance special revenue fund in FY2027 funded by a user fee. City Manager said staff estimates a $10‑per‑month residential equivalent would cover current street maintenance costs if implemented broadly and with standard commercial equivalencies; staff said a fee would need detailed trip‑generation data and a public outreach process before implementation. For FY2026, staff proposed temporarily funding a $1 million pavement‑preservation program from capital rather than the general fund to avoid an immediate fee while allowing time to design a street fee.

Budget mechanics and legal context
Tracy summarized the certified tax roll: the city’s taxable value rose year over year (figures provided in the staff packet), producing a no‑new‑revenue rate and a separate voter‑approval rate under Texas truth‑in‑taxation rules. She warned the council that adopting a rate above the computed voter‑approval rate requires an automatic voter election; staff characterized the proposed 69.99¢ ceiling tonight as the highest rate the council would consider, not a final adoption.

Council feedback and next steps
Council members asked for the detailed personnel sheets and benchmarking comparisons (staff provided a multi‑city benchmarking handout showing revenue sources, taxable value per capita and square miles under service). Several council members asked staff to return with per‑capita and total tax‑burden comparisons, and to provide a communications plan for resident outreach. The city manager requested confirmation that the council is comfortable with the proposed scenario so staff may finalize public notices and the budget timetable.

Ending
Staff will bring final proposed tax‑rate language, required legal notices and the first reading of the budget according to the published Council calendar; additional public education and a proposed schedule for the street‑fee effort will follow if council approves moving that work forward.","City manager and finance staff presented a fiscal‑year 2026 plan that includes personnel, market pay adjustments and a proposed maintenance and operations tax rate that would set the city’s ceiling at $0.6999 per $100 of valuation; council sought more time for details and directed staff to prepare public communications.",{"_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},6590856,"Temple moves to weekly call-for-service model for brush and bulk pickups, cites reliability and fleet limits",4760,1878000,6638000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5551476-75fe7d351bd86215e1b1e52ab8a21265&start=1878&end=6638","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5551476-75fe7d351bd86215e1b1e52ab8a21265/thumbnail_1878000.jpg","/articles/6590856/Temple/Bell-County/Texas/Temple-moves-to-weekly-call-for-service-model-for-brush-and-bulk-pickups-cites-reliability-and-fleet-limits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6590856-526e3fa3291a993a6fef08144c29a42e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771039871&Signature=OtP6pjicVasMsYoT5r-DbJljWVX6bUWiUcW9nZSM0DXLpgUifxrNiFyFfgbZAx5wJCIl~od9NiNWlPXVGMxob7BMUPjBKMGlUYHZZQmoDHVBF31stz7sdKgwu3CU0ADB2YiP8vi7KgiqhjhPaLcqvWWDewcBAnOmiFKN~VorzHE-bf~xVDY7R1LVMqytS0ouDErdeQXx1JPdDh6GJAQk-IFa5hjmBotc5slsOpMlIfQYjAPpMxFJ90BACCrKF75QCqPE9ehOZ19Ku9LLU2DcArbFYJCT382~zaZoZSb3Z~Knl6pnBBG8pzhOJGDHo-bFXAKrg1BuxHKxuw7k5le5hw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Temple City Council staff described a new call-for-service system for residential brush and bulk collections at a workshop where they said the change aims to make pickups more reliable and reduce long curbside piles.

The city transitioned from an earlier schedule to a model in which residents call to schedule a pickup during a given week. David (staff) said the change followed a recent contractor sweep that removed nearly 900 tons of material and consumed about 900 staff hours. He told the council the first week of the new system logged 313 requests (175 brush and 138 bulk) and said the city planned routes around truck availability: \"We did 5 trucks times 60 collections a day times 4 days of service, and that is the number of collections that we were going to schedule out,\" David said.

City staff and customer-care leaders said the new workflow includes scripted questions for callers, an optional text reminder, and a written confirmation after a pickup. Heather (customer care staff) described capacity controls: callers are offered a week range for service and can opt into a text reminder; Friday is reserved as a buffer for re‑trips or operations tasks. Heather said the city was scheduling roughly 70 collections for a coming week and expected more as residents learned the system.

Why this matters: City staff framed the switch as an attempt to guarantee pickup when the city promises it and to reduce repeated missed pickups caused by a mix of older delivery schedules, thin truck availability and misuse of the service. Staff told council that predictable routes help lower maintenance costs and enable a dedicated day for moving large piles from the solid‑waste facility to a composting partner.

How it works and limits
Staff said the city is designing weeks based on fleet capacity and anticipating an ideal frontline fleet of eight trucks. Each truck is assumed to make about 60 stops per day during four collection days, yielding roughly 7,600 stops per month with eight trucks; staff said that number is fixed by fleet and routing constraints. Staff warned that if demand rises beyond capacity, customers would face longer waits even though the city would still honor a scheduled week.

Staff emphasized separation of material at the curb. David and Heather said crews are educating residents when piles are mixed (brush and bulk together) but that the city will not be punitive at first: callers whose piles do not conform will be educated and, when necessary, offered a re‑trip later in the same week rather than a delayed reschedule. David said the city will distinguish one‑time mistakes from habitual nonconformance using the call data.

Senior and special‑case service
Council members asked whether small yard trimmings may be placed in regular carts and whether elderly or disabled residents would still receive assistance. Staff said small bundles and yard clippings that fit in the regular trash cart may be collected during routine service and that an existing \"tub‑out\" program (no extra charge) remains available for residents who cannot bring cans to the curb. Staff said drivers would no longer be instructed to refuse small amounts placed in carts.

Illegal dumping, evictions and special events
Council and staff discussed recurring illegal dumping on vacant lots and household eviction piles. Code enforcement staff and solid‑waste staff said property owners remain responsible for cleanup; code can address persistent problem sites. For eviction piles, staff said the county sometimes notifies the city in advance and the city attempts to be present, and in one recent case the city used a roll‑off and warrant process to clear the yard after the legal notice period had elapsed.

Alternatives and pilot options
Staff presented a range of options: keep quarterly collections; move to monthly collections for both brush and bulk; or hybrid approaches (monthly brush with quarterly bulk, or vice versa). Council members and staff noted the seasonal nature of demand (spring cleaning and storms) and discussed temporary contractor support in high‑demand periods. Staff also described other programs: 18 planned neighborhood dumpster drops for the year, a tire trailer, document‑shredding events and a regular landfill/brush drop‑off for utility‑bill customers.

Communications and next steps
Communications staff recommended either a strategic pause to gather statistically valid resident feedback and operational data before making a permanent change, or an aggressive education campaign if council approves monthly service immediately. Heather said a self‑service scheduling tool (Salesforce integration) could be live in 2–3 weeks to let residents book available weekly slots online; she recommended continuing door hangers, email blasts and social media outreach while the system stabilizes.

Council reaction
Council members said they want reliability and better communication to residents and generally supported the call‑for‑service approach, while asking staff to return with utilization data and routing analyses to justify any future increases in frequency or new routes.

Ending note
Staff will continue to collect weekly utilization, truck maintenance and missed‑pickup metrics; council members asked for follow‑up reports and data that will guide any change in collection frequency or staff additions.

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