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City council approves financials, a service agreement for inspections and a small rate increase for trash service
Summary
The council approved the city’s fiscal report, a service agreement with EnviroTex to manage backflow and inspection processes, an ordinance adjusting trash rates by 1.5%, and committed to share costs on Civic Center roof repairs (EDC contribution up to 50%).
During the Oct. 21 session the City of Crockett approved multiple routine but material municipal items: the financial report, a service contract for inspection management, a modest adjustment to garbage rates and a commitment to share civic‑center roof repair costs.
The council approved the financial report for the fiscal year (presenter recited cash on hand and asset totals earlier in the EDC portion) and carried motions to accept prior meeting minutes. The council then approved a service agreement with EnviroTex (referred to in the packet as a third‑party provider) to manage backflow‑prevention inspections and related administrative tasks. Staff told the council that the city would not bear direct costs for the backflow service; affected customers who own backflow preventers would pay an administrative fee (staff cited $11.50/year as an example), and EnviroTex would provide certification and software support to reduce city liability.
On residential garbage, the council adopted an ordinance changing Chapter 10 (garbage and trash rates) to reflect a 1.5 percent adjustment (presented as a compromise between a 3 percent increase discussed in budget workshops and no change). Staff said that residential cart service would rise by approximately $0.33 per month under the ordinance.
The council also approved a motion for the EDC to commit funds to assist with remaining roof repairs at the Civic Center administrative offices, described in the meeting as an "up to 50" commitment; council discussion clarified that the intended contribution was up to 50 percent cost‑sharing with the city for the remaining roof section that continues to leak. Staff recommended hiring a designer to prepare specs and a bid package before contracting work and said cost estimates will follow once the roof is designed and bid.
Other administrative action included appointment of an alternate to the Building and Standards Commission to replace a resigned member and approval of a temporary street closure for a private wedding on Nov. 16, 2024, with required liability insurance and cleanup handled by the event organizer.
Next steps: staff will finalize the EnviroTex agreement, prepare design documents to specify Civic Center roof work and present cost estimates and procurement options once design work is complete.
