Welcome to Bogata!
Bogata, Texas is at the junction of U.S. Highway 271, State Highway 37, and Farm Road 909 in southwestern Red River County, just 20 miles north of Interstate 30 in Mount Vernon. We are a small-town farming / ranching community with an excellent Public-School system and opportunity for business growth and development.
Mission Statement
The City of Bogata is a family-oriented community in southwest Red River County. Our mission is to preserve and enhance the quality of life of citizens with a commitment to a high standard in public and private services. An agriculturally based community with a vision for future development and growth.
Vision Statement
Continue Managed Growth, Natural Resource Protection, Agricultural Identity, Sense of Community,
Fiscal Responsibility, City/County Coordination, Public Service & Utility Coordination, with Public Input.
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BOGATA CITY COUNCIL- PUBLIC HEARING AND CALLED MEETING
AGENDA FOR MONDAY, October 7, 2024, AT 7:00 P.M.
Bogata Community Center, 206 2nd NW St, Bogata, Tx 75417
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. INVOCATION
Ill. ESTABLISH QUORUM
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS- Members of the public may speak on an agenda item during the public forum section of the meeting or at the time the agenda item is called for discussion by the Mayor. Speakers are allowed three (3) minutes per speaker and the time cannot be saved, transferred, or assigned.
Members of the public wishing to address the Council on non-agenda items may do so with a three
(3) minute per speaker limit. Consistent with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Council members cannot discuss not respond to non-agenda presentations.
All speakers are expected to maintain a proper decorum when presenting and while in Council chambers. Threats, personal insults, vulgar or profane language is out of order and may result in forfeiture of remaining time and possible removal from the meeting.
Citizens wishing to comment must make the request in writing and deliver the requests to the City Secretary 10 minutes prior to the meeting.
V. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS- Pursuant to TEX GOVT CODE 551.041S(b) the Mayor and each City Council member may announce city events/community interest and request that items be placed on future City Council agendas.
VI. CONSENT AGENDA-All matters listed under this item are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will not be separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired by any council member on any item, that will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered separately.
VII. NEW BUSINESS - DISCUSS TAKE ACTION ON
A. Discussion and action on trash vendor services.
8. Discussion and action on need to increase the monthly trash fees to $20.00 beginning November1, 2024
C. Approval of proposal for TxCDBG Administrative Services appointment, by the Selection committee, to be awarded to KBB Consulting, LLC.
D. New health coverage for employees from TXH (Texas health), a network of BCBS, through TML.
E. Contingent fee contract with Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins and Mott, LLP pursuant to Section 6.30 of the Texas Property Tax Code, said contract being for the collection of delinquent government receivables owed to City of Bogata and notice of said contract is posted with the agenda in accordance with Section 2254 of the Government Code.
F. Resolution #100724, termination of the current interlocal agreement the Red River Cad.
G. Approval of a new interlocal Agreement with the Red River Cad.
H. Discussion and action of purchase of a used low-milage truck to replace the old failing truck in the public works department.
I. Discussion of employee raises.
IX EXECUTIVE SESSION: The City does not routinely list Executive Session items. This provision has been added to the agenda with the intent to meet all elements necessary to satisfy TEX GOVT CODE 551.144(c). The council may vote and/or act upon each of the items set out in this agenda. In addition, the City Council of the City of Bogata has the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney); 551.072 (Personnel Matters)551.076 (Deliberation regarding the deployment of security devices or the implementation of security policy; 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development negotiations).
X. ADJOURNMENT-
Attendance by Other Elected or Appointed Officials- NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM: It is anticipated that members of City Council or other city board, commissions and/or committees may attend the meeting in numbers that may constitute a quorum of the other city boards, commissions and/or committees. Notice is hereby given that the meeting, to the extent required by law, is also notice as meeting of other boards, commissions and/or committees may participate in discussion on the same items listed on the agenda, which occur at the meeting, but no action will be taken by such in attendance unless such item and action is specifically provided for on an agenda for that board, commission or committee subject to the Texas Open Meetings Act.
CERTIFICATE:
I hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the front door of City Hall on October 4, 2024, at a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and to the city's website, https://cityofbogata.com in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.
Larry Hinsley, Mayor Latisha Miles, City Secretary
NOTICE PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SEC. 2254.1036
WHEREAS, the City of Bogata ("City"), will consider entering into a contingent fee contract with the law firm of Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott, L.L.P. ("Firm") and hereby posts this notice pursuant to Sec. 2254.1036 of the Government Code.
WHEREAS, this notice shall be posted before or at the time of giving the written notice required by Government Code Sec. 551.041 for a meeting described by Sec. 2254.1036(a)(2) of the Government Code and shall announce the following:
A. The City pursuing a contract with the Firm for the collection of delinquent ad valorem taxes owed to the City and through this contract the City seeks to increase recovery of its delinquent debts in as expeditious a manner as possible. GOVT. CODE§ 2254.1036(a)(l)(A).
B. The City believes the Firm has the competency, qualifications, and experience necessary to fulfill this contract. GOVT. CODE § 2254.1036(a)(l)(B). The Firm has collected delinquent government receivables for 52 years, including the collection of delinquent ad valorem taxes. The Firm currently has 15 primary offices and multiple satellite offices throughout Texas, Oklahoma and Florida. It employs more than 400 individuals, including over 60 attorneys. It uses a multi office, fully integrated team approach allowing the City access to all its offices and resources. Its collection team consists of long-term Firm employees, including attorneys, call center associates, paralegals, law clerks, legal secretaries, collection support personnel and information technology experts. The Firm utilizes proprietary collection software that can be tailored to meet any special need the City may have. This proprietary software also automates many aspects of the collection process, such as: account/debtor research, mailings and phone calls, return mail and address updates, payment notification and processing and workflow.
C. The nature of any relationship between the City and the Firm is as follows. GOVT. CODE § 2254.1036(a)(l)(C).
The Firm has no current relationship with City of Bogata.
D. The City is unable to collect its delinquent ad valorem taxes. GOVT. CODE § 2254.1036(a)(l)(D). The City currently does not have adequate support staff, computer software/programming, or experience to internally conduct these collection services and acquiring these will result in substantial expense to the City.
E. These collection services cannot be provided for an hourly fee. GOVT. CODE §_ 2254.1036(a)(l)(E). The Tax Code allows the assessment of a percentage-based fee to recover the costs of collecting delinquent ad valorem taxes. This percentage-based fee is assessed only against the debtor and not the City or taxpayers of the City. The collection of delinquent ad valorem taxes is a high-volume practice, requiring a significant amount of research, mailing, and handling of outbound/inbound calls. An hourly fee for such work will likely exceed amount of delinquent ad valorem taxes due. Moreover, the City will bear the cost of these hourly fees and not the debtor,
because the Tax Code does not expressly authorize the City to pay for collection services based on an hourly fee.
F. The City believes this contingent fee contract is in its best interest. GOVT. CODE § 2254.1036(a)(l)(F). Under the contingent fee contract, the Firm will be paid the amount of the percentage-based collection fee, regardless the number of hours the Firm spends researching, contacting and mailing to collect the delinquent debt. Additionally, the percentage-based collection penalty is a pass-through expense to the debtor and not an expense to the City or taxpayers in the City.
BOGATA CITY COUNCIL- PUBLIC HEARING AND CALLED MEETING
AGENDA FOR MONDAY, September 23, 2024, AT6:30 P.M.
Bogata Community Center, 206 2nd NW St, Bogata, Tx 75417
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. INVOCATION
Ill. ESTABLISH QUORUM
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS- Members of the public may speak on an agenda item during the public forum section of the meeting or at the time the agenda item is called for discussion by the Mayor. Speakers are allowed three (3) minutes per speaker and the time cannot be saved, transferred, or assigned.
Members of the public wishing to address the Council on non-agenda items may do so with a three
(3) minute per speaker limit. Consistent with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Council members cannot discuss not respond to non-agenda presentations.
All speakers are expected to maintain a proper decorum when presenting and while in Council chambers. Threats, personal insults, vulgar or profane language is out of order and may result in forfeiture of remaining time and possible removal from the meeting.
Citizens wishing to comment must make the request in writing and deliver the requests to the City Secretary 1O minutes prior to the meeting.
V. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS- Pursuant to TEX GOVT CODE 551.041S(b) the Mayor and each City Council member may announce city events/community interest and request that items be placed on future City Council agendas.
VI. CONSENT AGENDA-All matters listed under this item are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will not be separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired by any council member on any item, that will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered separately.
VII. NEW BUSINESS - DISCUSS TAKE ACTION ON
VIII.
A. Approval of 2023/2024 budget amendments
B. Approval of 2024/2025 proposed budget.
C. Approval of lease options for Bogata Police Department patrol vehicles.
IX EXECUTIVE SESSION: The City does not routinely list Executive Session items. This provision has been added to the agenda with the intent to meet all elements necessary to satisfy TEX GOVT CODE 551.144(c). The council may vote and/or act upon each of the items set out in this agenda. In addition, the City Council of the City of Bogata has the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney); 551.072 (Personnel Matters)551.076 (Deliberation regarding the deployment of security devices or the implementation of security policy; 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development negotiations).
X. ADJOURNMENT-
Attendance by Other Elected or Appointed Officials- NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM: It is anticipated that members of City Council or other city board, commissions and/or committees may attend the meeting in numbers that may constitute a quorum of the other city boards, commissions and/or committees. Notice is hereby given that the meeting, to the extent required by law, is also notice as meeting of other boards, commissions and/or committees may participate in discussion on the same items listed on the agenda, which occur at the meeting, but no action will be taken by such in attendance unless such item and action is specifically provided for on an agenda for that board, commission or committee subject to the Texas Open Meetings Act.
CERTIFICATE:
I hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the front door of City Hall on September 20, 2024, at a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and to the city's website, https://cityofbogata.com in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.
Larry Hinsley, Mayor Latisha Miles, City Secretary
Budget Workshops
AGENDA FOR Thursday, September 12, 2024
City Hall, 128 N. Main St., Bogata, Tx 75417
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. INVOCATION
Ill. ESTABLISH QUORUM
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS- Members of the public may speak on an agenda item during the public forum section of the meeting or at the time the agenda item is called for discussion by the Mayor. Speakers are allowed three (3) minutes per speaker and the time cannot be saved, transferred, or assigned.
Members of the public wishing to address the Council on non-agenda items may do so with a three
(3) minute per speaker limit. Consistent with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Council members cannot discuss not respond to non-agenda presentations.
All speakers are expected to maintain a proper decorum when presenting and while in Council chambers. Threats, personal insults, vulgar or profane language is out of order and may result in forfeiture of remaining time and possible removal from the meeting.
Citizens wishing to comment must make the request in writing and deliver the requests to the City Secretary 10 minutes prior to the meeting.
V. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS- Pursuant to TEX GOVT CODE 551.041S(b) the Mayor and each City Council member may announce city events/community interest and request that items be placed on future City Council agendas.
VI. NEW BUSINESS - DISCUSS TAKE ACTION ON
SCHEDULED WORKSHOPS AND MEETINGS FOR SEPTEMBER
A. Workshop- Sept. 12th at City Hall, 5:30 pm to file with city secretary.
B. Workshop- Sept. 16th at City Hall, 5:30pm, if needed.
X. ADJOURNMENT-
Attendance by Other Elected or Appointed Officials- NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM: It is anticipated that members of City Council or other city board, commissions and/or committees may attend the meeting in numbers that may constitute a quorum of the other city boards, commissions and/or committees. Notice is hereby given that the meeting, to the extent required by law, is also notice as meeting of other boards, commissions and/or committees may participate in discussion on the same items listed on the agenda, which occur at the meeting, but no action will be taken by such in attendance unless such item and action is specifically provided for on an agenda for that board, commission or committee subject to the Texas Open Meetings Act.
CERTIFICATE:
I hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the front door of City Hall on September 9, 2024, at a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and to the city's website, https://cityofbogata.com in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.
Larry Hinsley, Mayor Latisha Miles, City Secretary
BOGATA CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
FOR MONDAY, September 9, 2024, 7:00pm
Bogata Community Center, 206 2nd NW St, Bogata, Tx 75417
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. INVOCATION
Ill. ESTABLISH QUORUM
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS- Members of the public may speak on an agenda item during the public forum section of the meeting or at the time the agenda item is called for discussion by the Mayor. Speakers are allowed three (3) minutes per speaker and the time cannot be saved, transferred, or assigned.
Members of the public wishing to address the Council on non-agenda items may do so with a three (3) minute per speaker limit. Consistent with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Council members cannot discuss not respond to non-agenda presentations.
All speakers are expected to maintain a proper decorum when presenting and while in Council chambers. Threats, personal insults, vulgar or profane language is out of order and may result in forfeiture of remaining time and possible removal from the meeting. Citizens wishing to comment must make the request in writing and deliver the requests to the City Secretary 10 minutes prior to the meeting.
V. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS- Pursuant to TEX GOVT CODE 551.041S(b) the Mayor and each City Council member may announce city events/community interest and request that items be placed on future City Council agendas.
VI. CONSENT AGENDA-All matters listed under this item are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will not be separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired by any council member on any item, that will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered separately.
A. Department Reports:
1. Fire Department
2. Public Works Report
3. Police Report
4. City Financial
5. Mayors Report
B. Approval of previous meetings minutes.
VII. NEW BUSINESS - DISCUSS TAKE ACTION ON
1. Fielder Collins & Mott Attorneys at Law- Delinquent Tax Collections
Patric Woods and Patrick McArthur has contracted with Rivercrest ISD and the City of Talco to search for and collect delinquent taxes for the respective tax entities. They would like to enter into a contract with the City of Bogata as well. This is at no cost to the city.
2. Preparation for 2024-2025 working budget review and edits.
SCHEDULED WORKSHOPS AND MEETINS FOR SEPTEMBER
A. Workshop- Sept. 12th at City Hall, 5:30 pm to file with city secretary.
B. Workshop- Sept. 16th at City Hall, 5:30pm if needed.
3. Property Tax Rate for 2024-2025. NO-NEW REVENUE; Tax Rate per $100 remain at 0.49999
4. BID approval for water tower and tanks inspection- Conser Engineers- US Underwater Commercial Divers. Yearly occurrence by this vendor to meet TCEQ requirements.
5. Trash fees need to go up to $20.00/month due to 5.77% increase from Sanitation Solutions. The last increase was January 2022. The current rate is $17.50 per month.
6. Mobil Home application from Theodore Czajka to be placed at 706 Clarksville St.
7. Discuss/Action on appointments to Crime Board per Local Government Code 363.1015.
(a) appoint the Governing Body (Council) as a whole to be Directors of the Crime Control Board, or
(b) Each member of the Governing Body (Council) appoints an individual to serve as Director of the Crime Board, and
(c) If subsection (b) is selected in order to appoint the Directors of the Crime Board, the selected members serve at the pleasure of the Governing Body (Council) and terms of service match the same term as the Council member who appointed that Director.
NOTE: Six {6) appointments will have to be considered as we begin the new fiscal year.
8. Decision on date and time for the annual Bogata Trunk of Treats. (October 26, 2024, from 5:00pm - 8:00pm) approved
9. Vote for TML Region 15 Director.
IX EXECUTIVE SESSION: The City does not routinely list Executive Session items. This provision has been added to the agenda with the intent to meet all elements necessary to satisfy TEX GOVT CODE 551.144(c). The council may vote and/or act upon each of the items set out in this agenda. In addition, the City Council of the City of Bogata has the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney); 551.072 (Personnel Matters)551.076 (Deliberation regarding the deployment of security devices or the implementation of security policy; 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development negotiations).
X. ADJOURNMENT-
Attendance by Other Elected or Appointed Officials- NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM: It is anticipated that members of City Council or other city board, commissions and/or committees may attend the meeting in numbers that may constitute a quorum of the other city boards, commissions and/or committees. Notice is hereby given that the meeting, to the extent required by law, is also notice as meeting of other boards, commissions and/or committees may participate in discussion on the same items listed on the agenda, which occur at the meeting, but no action will be taken by such in attendance unless such item and action is specifically provided for on an agenda for that board, commission or committee subject to the Texas Open Meetings Act.
CERTIFICATE:
I hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the front door of City Hall on September 6, 2024, at a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and to the city's website, https://cityofbogata.com in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.
Larry Hinsley, Mayor Latisha Miles, City Secretary
CITY OF BOGATA
2024 / 2025 BUDGET WORKSHOPS
PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL SCHEDULE
8/20/2024
Budget Committee: Larry Hinsley, Mayor
LaTisha Miles, City Secretary
Keith Perry, Seat 4 Council Member
1. Workshop – Aug 26 – City Hall – 5:30 pm
2. Workshop – Aug 30 – City Hall – 5:30 pm
3. Workshop – Sep 12 – Review and Edits, file with City Secretary –
City Hall – 5:30 pm
4. Workshop – Sep 16 – Review and final edits, if needed CANCELED
5. Called Council Meeting, Public Hearing and Budget Approval –
Sep 23 – Community Center – 6:00 pm
Note: The Budget Committee members are required to be in attendance at the Workshops. All meetings are subject to the Texas Open Meetings requirements.
The September 23rd Called Meeting is a scheduled public Open Meeting with the City Council.
PUBLIC NOTICE:
9/16/2024
THE BURN BAND HAS BEEN CANCELED.
Larry Hinsley, Mayor
August 22, 2024
ADMINISTRATION/PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
PUBLIC NOTICE
The City of Bogata plans to apply for the upcoming 2025-2026 Texas Community Development Fund from the Texas Community Development Block Grant (TxCDBG) Program of the Texas Department of Agriculture (TOA). These services are being solicited to assist the City in its application and administration of the TxCDBG contract. Accordingly, the City is seeking to contract with a qualified Professional Administrator or Service Provider (individual/firm) to prepare the application and/or administer the awarded contract.
Please submit four (4) sealed hard copies of your proposal of services and statement of qualifications to:
Larry Hinsley, Mayor
City of Bogata
128 North Main Street Bogata, TX 75417
Submittals for these services shall be to the City no later than 12:00 pm on September 4, 2024. The City reserves the right to negotiate with any and all individuals or firms that submit proposals, as per the Texas Professional Services Procurement Act and the Uniform Grant and Contract Management Standards. Section 3 Residents and Business Concerns, Minority Business Enterprises, Small Business Enterprises and Women Business Enterprises are encouraged to submit proposals.
The City of Bogata is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.