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survey of residents to determine if there is any interest in curbside recycling; and if so, at <br />what level are residents willing to pay for such a service. <br />zi <br />N. <br />a] <br />Fairmont Parkway Corridor Traffic Study — D. Mick <br />Public Works Director Dave Mick presented options for a feasibility study along the Fairmont <br />Parkway Corridor and recommended a joint study with Harris County for the Fairmont <br />Parkway corridor between 6th Street to 16th Street. The estimated cost for such a study is <br />approximately $75,000. <br />Councilmember Zemanek commented the signal needs to be moved from 7th Street to 8th <br />Street. <br />Councilmember Engelken commented the City was told the traffic signal was at 7th Street <br />and not 8th Street because the ditch that runs between Mc Donald's and the La Quinta hotel, <br />there is not enough clearance to install a left turn lane heading northbound on 8th Street. <br />Mayor Rigby asked Public Works Director Dave Mick if Harris County was asked to half <br />costs with the City on a study. Mr. Mick responded no. Council directed staff to speak with <br />Harris County regarding their level of willingness to participate, both in the findings and in <br />the funding for the study. <br />Financial Report and Five Year Capital Plan for Streets/Utilities — D. Mick <br />City Manager Corby Alexander and Assistant City Manager Traci Leach proposed additional <br />audits of various City functions, services, departments and other key revenue sources. <br />Public Works Director Dave Mick presented a Financial Report and Five -Year Capital Plan <br />for Streets/Utilities and recommended about $2 million a year for Capital Improvements. <br />Staff has identified projects totaling approximately $5 million per year. <br />City Manager Corby Alexander advised Council the proposed Five -Year Capital Plan for <br />Streets/Utilities presented by Dave Mick has some funding from the current revenue stream <br />from the street maintenance tax. Additional funding for this plan is currently identified as <br />bonds that could be sold as current capacity is freed up in the next several years, which <br />would allow the City to maintain the current tax rate. However, given the direction from the <br />Financial Overview discussion, all options, including the debt strategy, is up for discussion in <br />the near future. <br />Finance Director Michael Dolby advised Council the Utility Fund needs to be self-sustaining <br />without being supported by the General Fund, and revenues will need to be reviewed. <br />Mr. Dolby also advised that projects are funded by tax revenue. <br />Finance Director Michael Dolby advised Council staff will come back with different <br />suggestions after reviewing the rates, fees and steps. <br />Consolidated Card Access System — J. Suggs <br />Emergency Management Coordinator Jeff Suggs presented a new security and card access <br />system for implementation across City buildings. <br />Currently, the City owns and operates a variety of card access systems throughout City <br />buildings. In certain cases, each department has a separate system, while only one card is <br />used throughout the city. This has causes issues with granting/terminating employee <br />Page 6 of 8 <br />April 12, 2014, City Council Special Meeting Minutes <br />