On the agenda: Pampa Packet — data center (Oct 12)

Regular Meeting
of the

Pampa City Commission
October 12, 2026
Mike Borger, Mayor
Wendi Horst, Commissioner Ward 1

Shane Stokes, City Manager

Brian Doughty, Commissioner Ward 2

Barbara Stucker, City Secretary

Jimmy Keough, Commissioner Ward 3

Bryan J. Guymon, City Attorney

Jimmy Reed, Commissioner Ward 4

City of Pampa/ 201 W. Kingsmill/ PO Box 2499/ Pampa, TX 79066-2499/ (806) 669-5750

TY COMMISSION AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
4:00 PM, OCTOBER 12, 2026
CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS
CITY HALL, 200 W. FOSTER
PAMPA, TEXAS

CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGES TO THE FLAGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Citizens who have signed up to speak to the City Commission will be heard at this time. In compliance with the Texas
Open Meetings Act, unless the subject matter of the presentation is on the agenda, Commission Members and City
Staff are prevented from discussing the subject and may respond only with statements of factual information or existing
City policy. Each citizen is limited to three (3) minutes for their presentation to the City Commission.
The City Commission reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session on any agenda item should the need arise
and if applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government Code.

DISCUSSION: Substandard Structures
AUTHORIZATIONS BY COMMISSION:
1. Consider approving the minutes of the September 28, 2026, Regular Commission Meeting.
2. Consider excusing Mayor Borger from the September 28, 2026 Regular Commission Meeting.
3. Consider adopting on second and final reading Ordinance No. 1851, amending fees for Water
Service.
4. Consider adopting on second and final reading Ordinance No. 1852, amending Code
Enforcement Fees.
5. Consider approving on first reading Ordinance No. 1853, prohibiting the sale of Kratom products
within city limits.
6. Consider approving Resolution No. R26-010, denying Southwestern Public Service Company’s
Request for approval of amendments to it’s proposed Large General Service Transmission
Tariff.
7. Consider, discuss, and take appropriate action on Resolution R26-011, entering into an
Interlocal Agreement with Panhandle Regional Planning Commission for application and grant
administration (if funded) for TXCDBG Community Development Fund 2027/2028 Cycle.
8. Consider approving two-year Animal Service Agreements with the following cities: Clarendon,
Groom, Howardwick, Lefors, McLean, Memphis, Miami, and Skellytown.
9. CONSENT AGENDA: All Consent Agenda items are considered routine in nature by the
Commission and will be enacted on by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on
these items unless a commissioner so requests, in which event that item will be removed from
the Consent Agenda and considered in normal sequence on the agenda.

October 12, 2026

Regular Meeting

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A. Consider awarding a bid in the amount of $800.00 to Cecilia Solis for delinquent
tax property located at Lot 10 block 7 Finley Banks, commonly known as 937 S.
Faulkner.
B. Consider awarding a bid in the amount of $350.00 to Hugo Lopenz for delinquent
tax property located at Lot 5 Block3 Gordon, commonly known as 1304 E. Francis.
C. Consider awarding a bid in the amount of $351.00 to Hugo Lopez for delinquent
tax property located at Lot 16 Block 1 Prairie Villiage, commonly known as 1125
Varnon.
D. Consider awarding a bid in the amount of $351.00 to Hugo Lopez for delinquent
tax property located at Lot 13 Block 1 Prairie Village, commonly known as 1137
Varnon.
E. Consider awarding a bid in the amount of $350.00 to Hugo Lopez for delinquent
tax property located at Lot 21 Block 4 Prairie Village, commonly known as 1109
Neel.
F. Consider awarding a bid in the amount of $400.00 to Robert Blaylock for delinquent
tax property located at Lot 13 Block 3 Hughes Pitts, commonly known as 408
Graham.
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION: The City Commission will convene into closed session in accordance
with Texas Local Government Code 551.078 –Deliberations regarding Economic Development
(Residential Housing Incentive Program).
RECONVENE: The City Commission will reconvene into open session to act, if necessary,
regarding matters discussed in Executive Session.

ADJOURN
CERTIFICATION
I certify that the above Agenda was posted on the officially designated bulletin board of City Hall during normal
business hours and posted on the City of Pampa’s website on October 6, 2026, by 5:00 P.M. and remained so
posted continuously for three full business days preceding the scheduled meeting date.
__________________________
Barbara Stucker, City Secretary
ACCESSABILITY STATEMENT
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Pampa will provide for reasonable accommodations for persons
attending City Commission meetings. To better serve you, requests should be received 24 hours prior to the meetings. Please
contact Barbara Stucker, City Secretary, at (806) 669-5750. City Hall is wheelchair accessible. Entry is on the West side of the

October 12, 2026

Regular Meeting

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CITY OF PAMPA
AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET

DISCUSSION:
ITEM/PROJECT:

SUBSTANDARD STRUCTURES

MEETING DATE:

October 12, 2026

DESCRIPTION:

Discussion on Substandard Structures

STAFF CONTACT:

Shane Stokes, City Manager

CITY OF PAMPA
AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET

AGENDA ITEM 1:
ITEM/PROJECT:

MINUTES

MEETING DATE:

October 12, 2026

DESCRIPTION:

Consider approving the minutes of September 28, 2026,
Regular Meeting

STAFF CONTACT:

Barbara Stucker, City Secretary

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

N/A

SOURCE OF FUNDS:

N/A

START/COMPLETION
SCHEDULE:

Minutes effective upon approval by Commission

RECOMMENDED
ACTION:

Staff recommends Commission approve September 28,
2026, regular meeting

RECOMMENDED
MOTION

I make a motion to approve the minutes of September
28, 2026, regular meeting, as presented.

BACKGROUND/
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION:

September 28, 2026, meeting minutes attached

MINUTES OF THE
CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAMPA, TEXAS
REGULAR MEETING
September 28, 2026
CALL TO ORDER:

Mayor Borger at 4:00 p.m.

PRESENT:

Wendi Horst
Brian Doughty
Jimmy Keough
Jimmy Reed

Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner

ABSENT:

Mike Borger

Mayor

STAFF:

Shane Stokes
Barbara Stucker
Bryan Guymon
Dustin Miller
Gary Turley
Ben Ponce
Shawn Myatt
Kasey Presson
Brian Massey
Theresa Daniels
LeRoy Cox
Jason Roberts
Kevin Webb
Dax Scott
Cary Rushing
Luke Raber
Armando Renteria
Becky Fulton
Kerri Lake
Lizz Beason
Troy Schwiegerath
Elaine Johnson
Max Etheridge
Dimontray Sibley
Dillon Cotton
Santos Flores

City Manager
City Secretary
City Attorney
Assistant City Manager
Public Works Director
Community Services Director
Chief of Police
Fire Chief
Assistant Chief of Police
Finance Director
Deputy Fire Chief
Fire Marshal
Information Technology
Information Technology
Building Official
City Engineer
Lieutenant
Records Clerk
Records Clerk
Detective
Emergency Management
Municipal Court Judge
Police Officer
Police Officer
Police Officer
Police Seargent

VISITORS:

Ryan Bradley, Jamisen Hancock, Robin Keough, Jennifer
Myatt, Cortnie Hale

NEWS MEDIA:

None

INVOCATION:

Jamisen Hancock, Commission Chaplain

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

None

PINNING CEREMONY : Shawn Myatt was sworn in as the Chief of Police and
presented with his Pampa Police Department Badge.
AUTHORIZATIONS BY COMMISSION:
1.

Consider approving the minutes of the September 14, 2026, Regular
Commission Meeting.

26-138
A motion was made by Commissioner Reed and seconded by Commissioner Horst to
approve the minutes of the September 14, 2026, Regular Commission Meeting. With
each Commission Member voting AYE, the motion carried.
2.

Consider approving the List of Disbursements dated August 2026.
26-139

A motion was made by Commissioner Doughty and seconded by Commissioner Horst
to approve the List of Disbursements dated August 2026. With each Commission
Member voting AYE, the motion carried.

3.

Consider approving on first reading Ordinance No. 1851, amending fees for
Water Service.
ORDINANCE NO. 1851

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PAMPA, TEXAS, PROVIDING THAT THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES BE AMENDED BY REVISING CHAPTER 13, SECTION 13.02.042
OF SAID CODE PROVIDING FOR AN INCREASE TO THE SECURITY DEPOSIT TO
BE POSTED WHEN WATER SERVICE CUSTOMERS MAKE APPLICATION FOR
WATER SERVICE AND TO PROVIDE FOR A FEE FOR WATER METER
TAMPERING OR DAMANGE; PROVIDING FOR A REPEALER CLAUSE;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
26-140
A motion was made by Commissioner Horst and seconded by Commissioner Reed to
approve on first reading Ordinance No. 1851 as presented. With each Commission
Member voting AYE, the motion carried.
4.

Consider approving on first reading Ordinance No. 1852, amending Code
Enforcement Fees.
ORDINANCE NO.1852

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PAMPA, TEXAS, PROVIDING THAT THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES BE AMENDED BY REVISING CERTAIN INSPECTION AND
APPLICATION FEES, BY DELETING CERTAIN ROADSIDE FOOD VENDOR AND
TEMPORARY FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FEES, BY ADDING A TECHNOLOGY FEE
TO EVERY PERMIT OR LICENSE ISSUED BY THE CITY, AND BY ADDING AN
ADMINISTRATIVE FEE AND FEE MULTIPLIER IF CERTAIN WORK IS
COMMENCED PRIOR TO PERMIT ISSUANCE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
26-141
A motion was made by Commissioner Reed and seconded by Commissioner Horst to
approve on first reading Ordinance No. 1852 as presented. With each Commission
Member voting AYE, the motion carried.
5.

Consider approving an Interlocal Agreement with Pampa Independent Schoold
District for School Resource Officers.
26-142

A motion was made by Commissioner Doughty and seconded by Commissioner Reed
to approve the Interlocal Agreement with PISD as presented. With each Commission
Member voting AYE, the motion carried.
6.

Consider approving a one-year (1) modified Farm Lease Agreement with Red
River Dairy.
26-143

A motion was made by Commissioner Horst and seconded by Commissioner Doughty
to approve the Modified Lease Agreement with Red River Dairy. With each Commission
Member voting AYE, the motion carried.
7.

Consider approving a two-year (2) Publicity and Tourism Agreement with the
Greater Pampa Area Chamber of Commerce.
26-144

A motion was made by Commissioner Reed and seconded by Commissioner Doughty
to approve Tourism Agreement with the Pampa Chamber of Commerce as presented.
With each Commission Member voting AYE, the motion carried.
8.

CONSENT AGENDA: All Consent Agenda items are considered routine in
nature by the Commission and will be enacted on by one motion. There will be
no separate discussion on these items unless a commissioner so requests, in
which event that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered
in normal sequence on the agenda.

A. Consider reappointing Cleo Meaker, Lyndon Field, and Kevin Hunt to
the Board of Adjustment for a two-year term beginning October 1,
2026, and ending September 30, 2028.
B. Consider reappointing Matt Hinton, Kyle Parnell, Bob Cummings, Trent
Carter, and Bryant Noble to the Construction Board of Appeals for a
two-year term beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30,
2028.
C. Consider reappointing Jana Vinson, Kathy Cavalier, and Abby
Hancock to the Lovett Memorial Library Board for a two-year term
beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2028.
D. Consider reappointing Kenneth Cox, Tanner Ray, Byron Williamson,
and John Carlson to the Planning and Zoning Commision for a twoyear term beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2028.
E. Consider reappointing Roger Miller, Todd Alvey, and Ethan Hunt to the
Hidden Hills Golf Advisory Board for a two-year term beginning
October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2028.
F. Consider reappointing Mike Ehrle, Brad Pingel, and Richard Morris to
the Panhandle Elderly Apartment Corporation for a two-year term
beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2028.
26-144
A motion was made by Commissioner Doughty and seconded by Commissioner Horst
to approve Consent Agenda Items A through F. With each Commission Member voting
AYE, the motion carried.
ADJOURNED:
With no further items remaining on the agenda, the meeting was adjourned at 4:21 p.m.
by Mayor Borger.
Barbara Stucker, City Secretary

Mike Borger, Mayor

CITY OF PAMPA
AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET

AGENDA ITEM 2:
ITEM/PROJECT:

COMMISSION ABSENCE

MEETING DATE:

October 12, 2026

DESCRIPTION:

Consider excusing Mayor Borger from the September 28,
2026, Regular Commission meeting.

STAFF CONTACT:

Commission Members

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

N/A

SOURCE OF FUNDS:

N/A

START/COMPLETION
SCHEDULE:

N/A

RECOMMENDED
ACTION:

Staff recommends Commission excuse the absence of
Mayor Borger from the September 28, 2026, Regular
Commission meeting.

RECOMMENDED
MOTION

I make a motion to excuse the absence of Mayor Borger
from the September 28, 2026, Regular Commission
Meeting.

BACKGROUND/
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION:

N/A

CITY OF PAMPA
AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET

AGENDA ITEM 3:
ITEM/PROJECT:

ORDINANCE 1851 – AMENDING WATER SERVICE FEES

MEETING DATE:

October 12, 2026

DESCRIPTION:

Consider adopting on second and final reading Ordinance
No. 1851, amending fees for Water Service.

STAFF CONTACT:

Theresa Daniels, Finance Director

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

See ordinance

SOURCE OF FUNDS:

Fees for Service

START/COMPLETION
SCHEDULE:

Effective upon adoption by Commission and enforceable
10 days after publication in the newspaper.

RECOMMENDED
ACTION:

Staff recommends Commission approve on first reading
Ordinance 1851, as presented.

RECOMMENDED
MOTION

I make a motion to approve on second and final
reading Ordinance No. 1851 as presented.

BACKGROUND/
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION:

Ordinance 1851 attached

ORDINANCE NO. 1851
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PAMPA, TEXAS, PROVIDING THAT THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES BE AMENDED BY REVISING CHAPTER 13,
SECTION 13.02.042 OF SAID CODE PROVIDING FOR AN INCREASE TO THE
SECURITY DEPOSIT TO BE POSTED WHEN WATER SERVICE
CUSTOMERS MAKE APPLICATION FOR WATER SERVICE AND TO
PROVIDE FOR A FEE FOR WATER METER TAMPERING OR DAMANGE;
PROVIDING
FOR
A
REPEALER
CLAUSE;
PROVIDING
FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend certain provisions of Chapter 13, Art. 13.02.042 of the
Pampa Code of Ordinances to increase the security deposit to be posted when water service
customers make application for water service and to provide for a fee for water meter tampering
or damage;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF PAMPA, TEXAS:
Section 1.
That Section 13.02.042(a) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Pampa be amended
so that such section shall read as follows:
All water service customers making application for water service shall post a security
deposit of one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) for residential properties and two hundred
dollars ($200.00) for commercial properties and shall provide documentation that
establishes identity prior to being furnished water service by the city. The city may use
the cycle billing system, and all bills rendered by the system shall be paid monthly no
later than the fifteenth day after the billing date. If the utility bill is not paid in full by
such date, a late penalty charge of ten percent (10%) on the total bill for water, sewer and
trash (excluding tax and donation), or twenty dollars ($20.00), whichever is greater, shall
be charged. If not paid within twenty-five (25) days of the billing date, the customer's
security deposit, if any, will be applied toward the payment of the bill and the service will
be discontinued. The customer shall remain liable for any deficiency. If the customer,
whose service has been discontinued, applies for reconnection, a reconnection fee of fifty
dollars ($50.00 plus any outstanding balance due the city must be paid in full prior to
reconnection if the reconnection to the system is during normal business hours. If the
reconnection to the system is at other times, the base reconnection fee will be seventy
five dollars ($75.00) plus any outstanding balance due the city which must be paid in full
prior to reconnection. In addition, all such customers requesting reconnection shall be
required to complete a residency verification process and post a security deposit with the
city in the amount of one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) ) for residential properties and
two hundred ($200.00) for commercial properties. The balance of any security deposit
already on deposit with the city may be applied toward the one hundred fifty-dollar
($150.00) or two hundred dollar ($200.00) deposit. A returned check charge shall be

twenty-five dollars ($25.00).
That Section 13.02.044 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Pampa be added to read as
follows:
It shall be unlawful for any customer to knowingly tamper with, damage, destroy, or
obstruct access to a water meter or any connection, appliance, or other apparatus installed and
used in connection with a water meter. The customer shall be responsible for all costs to repair
any such damage or destruction, and such costs may be added to the customer's monthly bill.
Any customer who knowingly disconnects a water meter from its radio transmitter without prior
approval from the water department shall be subject to a $25 fee.
Section 2.
Repealer. All ordinances, or parts thereof, that are in conflict or inconsistent with any provision
of this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict, and the provisions of this
Ordinance shall be and remain controlling as to the matters regulated herein.
Section 3.
Severability. The provisions of this ordinance are declared to be severable. If any section,
sentence, clause or phrase of the ordinance shall for any reason be held to be invalid or
unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of
the remaining sections, sentences, clauses, and phrases of this ordinance, but they shall remain in
full force and effect; it being the legislative intent that this ordinance shall remain in effect
notwithstanding the validity of any part.
Section 4.
Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City
Commission and publication as may be required by governing law.
Section 5.
Open Meetings. It is hereby officially found and determined that the meeting at which this
Ordinance is passed was open to the public as required and that public notice of the time, place,
and purpose of said meeting was given as required by the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551,
Gov't. Code.
PASSED AND APPROVED on its first reading this 28th day of September 2026.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on its second and final reading this 12th day of
October 2026.
CITY OF PAMPA TEXAS
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By: ________________________________
Mike Borger, Mayor

ATTEST:
Barbara Stucker, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Bryan J. Guymon, City Attorney

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CITY OF PAMPA
AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET

AGENDA ITEM 4:
ITEM/PROJECT:

ORDINANCE NO. 1852- AMENDING CODE ENFORCEMENT
FEES

MEETING DATE:

October 12, 2026

DESCRIPTION:

Consider adopting on second and final reading Ordinance
No. 1852, amending Code Enforcement fees.

STAFF CONTACT:

Theresa Daniels, Finance Director

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

See ordinance 1852

SOURCE OF FUNDS:

Fees for Service

START/COMPLETION
SCHEDULE:

Effective upon adoption by Commission and enforceable
10 days after publication in the Newspaper

RECOMMENDED
ACTION:

Staff recommends Commission approve on second and
final reading Ordinance 1852

RECOMMENDED
MOTION

I make a motion to adopt on second and final reading
Ordinance No. 1852 as presented.

BACKGROUND/
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION:

Ordinance No. 1852

ORDINANCE NO. 1852
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PAMPA, TEXAS, PROVIDING THAT
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BE AMENDED BY REVISING CERTAIN
INSPECTION AND APPLICATION FEES, BY DELETING CERTAIN
ROADSIDE FOOD VENDOR AND TEMPORARY FOOD ESTABLISHMENT
FEES, BY ADDING A TECHNOLOGY FEE TO EVERY PERMIT OR
LICENSE ISSUED BY THE CITY, AND BY ADDING AN
ADMINISTRATIVE FEE AND FEE MULTIPLIER IF CERTAIN WORK IS
COMMENCED PRIOR TO PERMIT ISSUANCE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City previously established inspection and application fees; and
WHEREAS, the City has needs to increase the fees due to increasing costs and expenses; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to add a technology fee to every permit or license issued by the City;
and
WHEREAS, the City desires to add an administrative fee and fee multiplier if certain work is
commenced prior to permit issuance; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend and replace, delete or repeal, and add the following Sections
to the Code of Ordinances, City of Pampa, Texas; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
PAMPA, TEXAS.
SECTION 1:
A. That Section 3.09.046 of the City of Pampa Code of Ordinances be amended so that such
section shall read as follows (for reference purposes, new additions to the Code of
Ordinances are in red and italicized with deleted or omitted provisions indicated by strike
out type):
Sec. 3.09.046 Inspection fees.
(a) For issuing each permit: $4025.00.
(b) Temporary service. The inspection fee for the installation of a temporary service
shall be $10.00.
(c) Meter loop. The inspection fee for the installation of a meter loop shall be
$10.00.
(d) New construction. The inspection fee for new commercial construction shall
include any fees listed above plus $0.04 per square foot.
(e) Re-inspection fee. $35.00.
(f) Minimum permit fee. $4035.00.

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B. That Section 4.06.032 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Pampa be amended so that
such section shall read as follows (for reference purposes, new additions to the Code of
Ordinances are in red and italicized with deleted or omitted provisions indicated by strike
out type):
Sec. 4.06.032

Fees.

Each application for a license shall be accompanied by a license fee of fifty twentyfive dollars ($5025.00) for the applicant and an additional fifty twenty-five dollars
($5025.00) for each employee, agent, or representative of the applicant who will sell, offer,
exhibit, or solicit orders for the sale of goods, wares, or merchandise for or on behalf of the
applicant.
C. That Section 6.02.006(c)(6) and Section 6.02.006(c)(7) of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Pampa be deleted so that such section shall read as follows (for reference purposes,
new additions to the Code of Ordinances are in red and italicized with deleted or omitted
provisions indicated by strike out type):
Section 6.02.006 Application for permit and fees.
(6) Roadside food vendor (mobile food store): $100.00 per unit.
(7) Temporary food establishment: $35.00 per event.
D. That Section 1.02.004 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Pampa be added so that
such section shall read as follows (for reference purposes, new additions to the Code of
Ordinances are in red and italicized with deleted or omitted provisions indicated by strike
out type):
Section 1.02.004 Technology fee.
A technology fee of $15.00 shall be added to every permit or license issued by the city.
E. That Section 3.01.003 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Pampa be added so that
such section shall read as follows (for reference purposes, new additions to the Code of
Ordinances are in red and italicized with deleted or omitted provisions indicated by strike
out type):
Section 3.01.003 Work commenced prior to permit.
Where work for which a permit is required by this code is unlawfully started without first
obtaining said permit, a fee multiplier of 200% of the normal fee plus an administrative
fee of two hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00) shall be applied to the permit when issued.
If the offender has proceeded with unpermitted work at other sites prior to obtaining the
required permit for the first site, a multiplier of 300% shall be applied to the second such
site plus an administrative fee of five hundred dollars ($500.00). The increased permit fees

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shall be in addition to any investigative inspection fees or court fines. The payment of such
increased fees shall not relieve any person from fully complying with the requirements of
this code in the execution of the work, nor from any other penalties prescribed herein.
SECTION 2: Severability, if any provision, section, subsection, sentence, clause, or the application
of the same to any person or set of circumstances for any reason is held to be unconstitutional,
void or invalid, or for any reason unenforceable, the validity of the remaining portions of this
ordinance or the application thereby shall remain in effect, it being the intent of the City
Commission of the City of Pampa, Texas in adopting this ordinance, that no portion thereof or
provision contained herein shall become inoperative or fail by any reason of unconstitutionality of
any other portion or provision.
SECTION 3: Repealer. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are
hereby repealed to the extent of conflict with this ordinance.
SECTION 4: Publishing and effective Date. This ordinance shall be effective upon its final passage
and enforceable ten (10) days after its publication.
PASSED AND APPROVED on its first reading this 28th day of September 2026.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on its second and final reading this 12th day of October 2026.
CITY OF PAMPA, TEXAS

ATTEST:

By: ___________________________________
Mike Borger, Mayor

Barbara Stucker, City Secretary

Ordinance Amending Code Enforcement Fees

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CITY OF PAMPA
AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET

AGENDA ITEM 5:
ITEM/PROJECT:

ORDINANCE 1853 – PROHIBITING THE SALE OF KRATOM
PRODUCTS

MEETING DATE:

October 12, 2026

DESCRIPTION:

Consider approving on first reading Ordinance No. 1853,
prohibiting the sale of Kratom products within city limits.

STAFF CONTACT:

Shane Stokes, City Manager

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

N/A

SOURCE OF FUNDS:

N/A

START/COMPLETION
SCHEDULE:

Ordinance effective upon adoption at second reading

RECOMMENDED
ACTION:

Staff recommends Commission approve on first reading
Ordinance No. 1853

RECOMMENDED
MOTION

I make a motion to approve on first reading Ordinance
No. 1853 as presented.

BACKGROUND/
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION:

Ordinance 1853 attached

ORDINANCE NO. 1853
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PAMPA, TEXAS, AMENDING
CHAPTER 8, "OFFENSES AND NUISANCES," OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES, CITY OF PAMPA, TEXAS, AS AMENDED, BY
ADDING A NEW ARTICLE 8.06, "SALE OF KRATOM PRODUCTS
PROHIBITED," TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF KRATOM OR
KRATOM PRODUCTS IN THE CITY; PROVIDING THAT THIS
ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City of Pampa, Texas ("City") is a home rule city acting under its
charter adopted by the electorate pursuant to Article XI, Section 5 of the Texas Constitution
and Chapter 9 of the Local Government Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission acknowledges that the American Association of
Poison Control Centers have received reports regarding the negative medical outcomes
associated with the use of Kratom and that the U.S. Department of Justice and Drug
Enforcement Agency have published articles and opinions on the dangers and physiological
effects of Kratom which are believed to pose a significant health risk to persons including
addiction, psychotic symptoms, tachycardia, hepatotoxicity, seizure, and death; and
WHEREAS, Kratom and Kratom Products are often marketed as health supplements
or herbal teas and are being used recreationally without medical supervision or used as an
alternative to opioids, a highly addictive and often harmful controlled substance; and
WHEREAS, the long-term effects of the use of Kratom and Kratom Products are not
yet known; and
WHEREAS, Kratom and Kratom Products are not yet categorized as illegal controlled
substances under federal law; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has determined that it is in the best interest of the
public health, safety, and welfare to prohibit the sale of Kratom and Kratom Products.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF PAMPA, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1.
Chapter 8, "Offenses and Nuisances," of the Code of Ordinances, City of Pampa, Texas,
as amended, is hereby amended by adding a new Article 8.06, "Sale of Kratom Products
Prohibited," to read as follows:

"ARTICLE 8.06 SALE OF KRATOM PRODUCTS PROHIBITED
§ 8.06.001 Purpose.
The purpose of this Article is to prohibit the sale of Kratom or Kratom Products, as
hereinafter defined, within the City limits of the City of Pampa, Texas.
§ 8.06.002 Definitions.
The following words and phrases, when used in this Article, shall have the meaning
ascribed to them by this Article.
(a)
Adulterated means the addition of fentanyl or any other controlled substance, a
synthesized alkaloid or semi-synthesized alkaloid, or another substance prohibited by law.
(b)
Alkaloid fraction means a portion of a plant or plant extract that contains primarily alkaloid
compounds.
(c)

Controlled substance has the meaning provided by state law.

(d)
Kratom leaf means the leaf of the Mitragnya speciosa plant in fresh, dehydrated, or dried
form;
(e)
Kratom leaf extract means the material extracted from a kratom leaf through the
application of a solvent consisting of water, ethanol, food-grade carbon dioxide, or another
solvent allowed by federal or state law to be used in the manufacturing of a food ingredient;
(f)
Kratom product means a food or dietary supplement that consists of, or contains, any part
of a kratom leaf, a kratom leaf extract, or any kratom alkaloid, kratom constituent, or kratom
metabolite. Kratom product shall not include any synthesized alkaloids or semi-synthesized
alkaloids;
(g)
Semi-synthesized alkaloids means an alkaloid or alkaloid derivative of the kratom leaf that
has been created by chemical synthesis or biosynthetic means, including, but not limited to,
fermentation, recombinant techniques, yeast-derived techniques, and enzymatic techniques,
rather than by traditional food preparation techniques such as heat or extracting.
§ 8.06.003 Violations.
(a)

It shall be unlawful for any person to sell, offer, deliver, or distribute a Kratom
product:
(1)
That is adulterated;
(2)
That contains a level of 7-hydroxymitragnine in the alkaloid fraction that is
greater than two percent of the alkaloid composition of the kratom product;
(3)
That is a confection, mimics a candy product, or is manufactured, packaged, or
distributed in a way that is appealing to children, including, but not limited to, the
distinct shape of a human, an animal, or fruit; or
(4)
That is combustible or intended for vaporization.

(b)

It shall be unlawful for any person to sell, offer, deliver, or distribute any kratom
products to any person in the City limits.

(c)

The culpable mental state required by Chapter 6.02 of the Texas Penal Code is
specifically negated and dispensed with, and a violation is a strict liability offense.”

SECTION 2.
This Ordinance shall be cumulative of all provisions of ordinances of the City of Pampa,
Texas, except where the provisions of this Ordinance are in direct conflict with the provisions of
such ordinances, in which event the conflicting provisions of such ordinances are hereby
repealed.
SECTION 3.
It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Commission that the phrases, clauses,
sentences, paragraphs, and sections of this Ordinance are severable, and if any phrase, clause,
sentence, paragraph, or section of this Ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional by the valid
judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality shall not
affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs, and sections of this
Ordinance, since the same would have been enacted by the City Commission without the
incorporation in this Ordinance of any such unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence,
paragraph, or section.
SECTION 4.
A violation of any provision of this Ordinance shall be a misdemeanor, and any person,
firm or corporation convicted hereunder, shall be punished as specified in section 1.01.009 of
the Code of Ordinances, City of Pampa, Texas, general penalty for violations of code;
continuing violations.
SECTION 5.
The City Secretary of the City is hereby directed to publish a descriptive caption, penalty
clause, and the effective date clause in the official City newspaper as authorized by Section 3.11
of the City Charter and Section 52.013 of the Texas Local Government Code.
SECTION 6.
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication
as required by law, and it is so ordained.
PASSED AND APPROVED on its first reading this ___ day of ______________ 2026.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on its second and final reading this ____ day
of _________________ 2026.
CITY OF PAMPA TEXAS

ATTEST:
____________________________
Barbara Stucker, City Secretary

By: _______________________________
Mike Borger, Mayor

CITY OF PAMPA
AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET

AGENDA ITEM 6:
ITEM/PROJECT:

RESOLUTION 26-010 – DENYING SPS TARIFFS

MEETING DATE:

October 12, 2026

DESCRIPTION:

Consider approving Resolution No. R26-010, denying
Southwestern Public Service Company’s request for
approval of amendments to it’s proposed Large General
Service Transmission Tariff.

STAFF CONTACT:

Shane Stokes, City Manager

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

N/A

SOURCE OF FUNDS:

N/A

START/COMPLETION
SCHEDULE:

N/A

RECOMMENDED
ACTION:

Staff recommends Commission adopt Resolution No.
R26-010, as presented.

RECOMMENDED
MOTION

I make a motion to adopt Resolution No. R26-010, as
presented.

BACKGROUND/
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION:

Informational Sheet and Resolution attached

RESOLUTION NO. R26-010
RESOLUTION BY THE CITY OF PAMPA (“CITY”) DENYING
SOUTHWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY’S REQUEST
FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO ITS PROPOSED
“LARGE GENERAL SERVICE – TRANSMISSION” TARIFF;
REQUIRING THE REIMBURSEMENT OF MUNICIPAL RATE
CASE EXPENSES; AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE
COALITION OF SIMILARLY SITUATED CITIES AND
AUTHORIZING INTERVENTION AND PARTICIPATION IN
RELATED RATE PROCEEDINGS; AUTHORIZING THE
RETENTION OF SPECIAL COUNSEL; FINDING THAT THE
MEETING COMPLIES WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT;
MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO
THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, Southwestern Public Service Company (“SPS” or “Company”) on
about September 25, 2026, communicated via electronic mail that on about September
25, 2026, it had filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (“PUCT”) an
application seeking approval of a tariff it calls its “Large General Service – Transmission
Tariff” (“LGS-T Tariff”) and
WHEREAS, on about September 25, 2026, by written submittal, SPS tendered to
the City an amendment requesting approval of changes to its LGS-T Tariff, and
proposing an effective date of October 30, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the City is a regulatory authority under the Public Utility Regulatory
Act (“PURA”) and under Chapter 33, §33.001 et seq. of PURA has exclusive original
jurisdiction over SPS’s rates, operations, and services within the municipality;
WHEREAS, SPS proposed to implement its proposed increase in rates effective
on October 30, 2026, which is 35 days after SPS submitted its request for approval of its
LGS-T Tariff rate; and
WHEREAS, the PURA § 33.024(a) states:
(a) Not later than the 31st day before the date an electric utility files a
statement of intent under Section 36.102, the electric utility shall provide
notice of intent to file the statement to each municipality having original
jurisdiction.
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WHEREAS, the PURA § 33.024(a) requires a utility like SPS to provide notice
to cities of the utility’s intention to file an application seeking to change its rates; and
WHEREAS, only after the utility provides the notice required by PURA §
33.024(a), may a utility file a “statement of intent” to change its rates under PURA §
36.102(a); and
WHEREAS, SPS failed to adhere to PURA § 33.024(a), thus rendering its
proposed effective date of October 30, 2026, null; and
WHEREAS, if September 25, 2026, the date SPS filed its request to change rates,
is viewed as the date SPS provided the City SPS’s notice of intent to seek a change in
rates, the earliest proposed effective date SPS could propose would be December 1, 2026;
and
WHEREAS, under the PURA, the earliest date SPS could implement its rates
within the City’s corporate limits is December 1, 2026; and
WHEREAS, SPS’s rate request presents a complex set of data detailing SPS’s
forecasts of potential demand for electricity and the commensurate infrastructure related
to that potential load to serve, e.g., large-load customers such as data centers; and
WHEREAS, SPS’s rate request poses novel issues that raise significant legal
issues as well as factual issues regarding the extra demand large-load customers will
place on SPS’s electric system, the costs of additional infrastructure to meet that demand,
and which customers should bear the cost of the additional infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, SPS’s request comprises piecemeal ratemaking generally avoided
under sound ratemaking principles; and
WHEREAS, given the complexity of the issues presented by SPS’s request for a
change in rates, the City will require the assistance of specialized legal counsel and rate
experts to review the merits of SPS’s request; and
WHEREAS, in order to maximize the efficient use of resources and expertise in
reviewing, analyzing and investigating SPS’s rate requests and changes in tariffs, the City
coordinates its efforts with a coalition of similarly situated municipalities known as the
Alliance of Xcel Municipalities (“AXM”), to review SPS’s request to change rates; and
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WHEREAS, to the extent SPS seeks review at the PUCT of the City’s final
decision regarding SPS’s proposed LGS-T Tariff, or because SPS has submitted a similar
request to the PUCT for service in the environs of the City; and
WHEREAS, the decision of the PUCT will affect rates paid by the City and its
citizens who are customers of SPS; and
WHEREAS, in order for the City’s participation to be meaningful it is important
that the City promptly intervene in such proceeding at the PUCT;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF PAMPA THAT:
Section 1.

The findings set out in the preamble are in all things approved and

incorporated herein as if fully set forth.
Section 2.

SPS failed to show that its proposed change to its rates is just and

reasonable.
Section 3.

SPS failed to provide the City notice of SPS’s intent to change rates as

required by PURA, § 33.024(a), rendering null and void SPS’s proposed effective date of
October 30, 2026, further meaning that the earliest effective date SPS could propose for
its change in rates is December 1, 2026.
Section 4.

Because SPS failed to provide the City notice of SPS’s intent to change

rates as required by PURA, § 33.024(a), in no event shall any change to SPS’s Large
General Service – Transmission Tariff be implemented within the corporate limits of the
City any earlier than after December 1, 2026.
Section 5. The City hereby DENIES SPS’s proposed effective date of October 30, 2026,
and further DENIES SPS’s request for approval of amendments to its tariff, “Large
General Service – Transmission Tariff” because, among other factors:
A. SPS’s request comprises piecemeal ratemaking that precludes a full analysis
of whether SPS’s proposed rates result in potential, large-load customers
paying their fair share of increases in cost;
B. SPS’s submittal fails to provide sufficient information to justify the terms set
forth in its request, including how stranded costs that may result from a
departing large-load customer are to be treated;
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C. SPS’s proposed amendments to its LGS-T Tariff makes no mention of cost
allocation or assigning of these new marginal costs incurred to solely serve the
new large-load customers.
Section 6.

The City authorizes intervention in proceedings related to SPS’s request to

amend its “Large General Service – Transmission Tariff,” before the PUCT and related
proceedings in courts of law and participation in the coalition of cities known as the
AXM.
Section 7.

The City hereby orders SPS to reimburse the City’s rate case expenses as

provided and that SPS shall do so on a monthly basis and within 30 days after submission
of the City’s invoices for the City’s reasonable costs associated with the City’s activities,
through its participation in AXM, related to its rate review or to related proceedings
involving SPS before the City, the PUCT, or any court of law.
Section 8.

Subject to the right to terminate employment at any time, the City retains

and authorizes the law firm of Herrera Law & Associates, PLLC to act as Special
Counsel with regard to rate proceedings involving SPS before the City, the PUCT, or any
court of law and to retain such experts as may be reasonably necessary for review of
SPS’s rate application, subject to approval by the City.
Section 9.

The City or its designee shall review the invoices of the lawyers and rate

experts for reasonableness before submitting the invoices to SPS for reimbursement.
Section 10.

A copy of this resolution shall be sent to Mr. Alfred R. Herrera, Herrera

Law & Associates, PLLC, either by email to [email protected], or to
P.O. Box 302799, Austin, Texas 78703, and a courtesy copy to SPS’s local
representative.
Section 11.

The meeting at which this resolution was approved was in all things

conducted in strict compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government
Code, Chapter 551.
Section 12.

To the extent any Resolution previously adopted by the City Commission is

inconsistent with this Resolution, it is hereby superseded.
Section 13.

This resolution shall become effective from and after its passage.
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PUCT Docket No. 60332

PASSED AND APPROVED this

day of

, 2026.

Mike Borger, Mayor
ATTEST:

Barbara Stucker, City Secretary

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AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
ITEM NO. 6
RESOLUTION BY THE CITY OF PAMPA (“CITY”)
DENYING
SOUTHWESTERN
PUBLIC
SERVICE
COMPANY’S
REQUEST
FOR
APPROVAL
OF
AMENDMENTS TO ITS “LARGE GENERAL SERVICE –
TRANSMISSION”
TARIFF;
REQUIRING
THE
REIMBURSEMENT OF MUNICIPAL RATE CASE
EXPENSES; AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE
COALITION OF SIMILARLY SITUATED CITIES AND
AUTHORIZING
INTERVENTION
AND
PARTICIPATION IN RELATED RATE PROCEEDINGS;
AUTHORIZING THE RETENTION OF SPECIAL
COUNSEL; FINDING THAT THE MEETING COMPLIES
WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT; MAKING OTHER
FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE
SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

PROPOSED
NEW
CUSTOMERS:

TARIFF

FOR

LARGE-LOAD

On about September 25, 2026, communicated to the City via e-mail that on about
September 25, 2026, it had filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) an
application seeking approval of a tariff it calls its “Large General Service – Transmission
Tariff” (LGS-T Tariff). SPS contends that it also provided a copy of its application to
each city in the Alliance of Xcel Municipalities (AXM).

DRIVERS FOR NEW TARIFF ACCORDING TO SPS:
SPS contends it needs the new LGS-T Tariff because:
1. SPS has executed electronic service agreements (ESAs) or transmission tap
agreements (TTAs) with customers representing thousands of megawatts of new
peak load demand that is projected to come online in the next few years.
2. SPS’s existing tariff structures need updating to have terms that can adequately
address these large-load customers connecting to the system.
3. The new terms must be consistent with rate-making principles of cost-causation to
ensure these same loads pay for the electric infrastructure costs needed to serve
that load to protect other ratepayers from the burden of these costs.
4. Because of the significant infrastructure costs associated with providing service to
these large-load customers, the new terms must protect SPS and its existing
customers from defaults and non-materialization of prospective large loads.

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CITY ACTION REQUIRED BY OCTOBER 30, 2026:
It appears that SPS did not provide the AXM cities the pre-filing notice that state law
requires. Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA) § 33.024(a) requires a utility like SPS to
provide notice to cities of the utility’s intention to file an application in which it will
request the City’s approval to change its rates. PURA § 33.024(a) states:
(a) Not later than the 31st day before the date an electric utility files a
statement of intent under Section 36.102, the electric utility shall provide
notice of intent to file the statement to each municipality having original
jurisdiction.
Only after the utility provides the notice required by PURA § 33.024(a), may a utility file
a “statement of intent” to change its rates:
(a) ... [A]n electric utility may not change its rates unless the utility files a
statement of its intent with the regulatory authority that has original
jurisdiction over those rates at least 35 days before the effective date of the
proposed change.
SPS is taking the position that because it is not changing any charges shown in its current
tariff, but instead, is only adding terms and conditions to its tariff that apply to large-load
customers, it is not changing “rates.”
However, Texas courts have concluded that, given the all-encompassing definition of the
meaning of what constitutes a “rate,” an amendment to a tariff, even though may not
change the charges under that tariff, is nonetheless a change in rates when the changes
to the words in the tariff, affect service under the tariff at issue, or inform how charges
under the tariff at issue are applied.
Technically, this means that SPS’s proposed amendment to its Large-Load tariff is
ineffective. At best, the AXM cities could view the application SPS filed on September
25, 2026, as the first step required under PURA § 33.024(a), that is, it could treat the
application filed on September 25, 2026, as the notice of intent to file its request. If SPS
had abided by the applicable statute, the following timeline would have applied:
9/25/26

“Notice of Intent” to Request a Change in Rates

10/26/26

End of the 31-Day Period Under PURA § 33.024(a)

10/27/26
12/1/26

Earliest Date to File Request to Change Rates Under PURA § 36.102(a)
Proposed Effective Date – 35 days After Filing Application

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Thus, under this scenario, instead of a proposed effective date of October 30, 2026, as
SPS proposed, the earliest proposed effective date for its change in rates would be
December 1, 2026.
Nonetheless, to err on the side of caution AXM’s Special Counsel recommends that the
City take action by no later than October 30, 2026, SPS’s proposed effective date.
AXM’s Special Counsel makes this recommendation simply given that SPS filed its
request to change with the PUCT on September 25, 2026, the same date it presented its
application to the AXM cities, and that the case at the PUCT will continue moving
forward irrespective of SPS’s failure to provide the City notice of SPS’s intent seek a
change in rates.
In any event, since SPS did not file its “notice of intent” to change rates with the City as
required by PURA § 33.024(a), it is AXM’s Special Counsel’s opinion that the earliest
effective date SPS could propose is December 1, 2026.
Though the issue may appear on the surface to be one of limited to no consequence, it is
more than that. If the statutory requirements are ignored, with no objection by the City,
SPS may well take acquiescence as agreement and proceed in that fashion moving
forward in future rate cases. Additionally, the 31-day period that provides cities notice of
a utility's intention to file a request to change rates is meant to provide cities time to
prepare for the actual filing where the utility seeks to change rates. Given the quick pace
of PUCT proceedings, those extra 31 days are crucial to cities' review of a utility's
application to change rates.
Nevertheless, based on SPS’s proposed effective date as filed, AXM’s Special Counsel
recommends that the City take action by October 30, 2026, as a precautionary measure.

REPRESENTATION AND PARTICIPATION IN CARD:
The law firm of Herrera Law and Associates, PLLC has previously represented the City
and its participation in the coalition of cities named the “Alliance of Xcel Municipalities”
in rate matters involving SPS, including SPS’s previous general rate case, distribution,
transmission, and fuel cases. The accompanying Resolution authorizes retention of
Herrera Law & Associates, PLLC as Special Counsel and continued participation in the
AXM coalition.

INTERVENTION
AT
THE
COMMISSION OF TEXAS:

PUBLIC

UTILITY

SPS filed its application for approval of large load customer tariff provisions with the
PUCT on the same date – September 25, 2026 – that it presented its application to the
City. It is crucial to participate in the proceedings at the PUCT because the PUCT’s
decisions may impact rates within the City. Thus, the accompanying Resolution

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authorizes intervention in proceedings at the PUCT as well as any appeals taken from the
PUCT’s decision.

RATE CASE EXPENSES:
AXM’s reasonable rate case expenses are subject to reimbursement by SPS. The
accompanying Resolution directs SPS to reimburse AXM’s expenses on a monthly basis.

RECOMMENDATION:
DENY SPS’S PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ITS TARIFF.
SPS’s proposal is the epitome of “piecemeal” ratemaking. Generally, as a matter of
sound public policy, piecemeal ratemaking is disfavored, and arguably precluded by
PURA. Approval of a single-item rate precludes the regulatory authority from being able
to review whether the proposed rate is reasonable in light of the utility’s overall costs,
investments, and revenue from sales of electric service, and whether the single-issue rate
recovers cost fairly from the cost causer.
Further, SPS’s proposed amendment to its Large General Service – Transmission Tariff,
presents a complex set of ratemaking issues.
Additionally, SPS’s LGS-T Tariff rate is premised on load that does not yet entirely exist,
and demand that SPS forecasts to be well above what it typically sees in year-over-year
change in demand for electricity. Because the terms of the new tariff and the
corresponding rates are premised on projections, there is significant risk to ratepayers that
the load will not materialize, leaving existing ratepayers to pay for any additions to SPS’s
infrastructure (from generation to distribution facilities).
For example, in terms of the risk to ratepayers:
•

SPS’s historical system peak load is approximately 4,500 MW and SPS forecasts
that it will face unprecedented growth in the next few years.

•

Although perhaps an oversimplified example, if one new large-load customer
executes a contract for 500 megaWatts (MWs) of power and ultimately goes
bankrupt or cancels its contract before the end of the term of its contract, this
potentially will leave stranded costs to be recovered from the remaining
customers. That is just one customer. For scale, many of the artificial
intelligence (AI) datacenters are 250MW or more.

•

SPS’s proposed amendments to its tariff does not address stranded costs in full.

•

SPS’s proposed amendments to its LGS-T Tariff makes no mention of cost
allocation or assigning of these new marginal costs incurred solely to serve the
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new large-load customers. Any costs not directly assigned to these contracts and
customers is allocated to the broader system.
Given these risks to ratepayers, and because the PUCT may address SPS’s request in an
expedited manner, it is crucial for AXM to fully participate in the proceedings at the
PUCT as early as possible.
Thus, though often AXM’s Special Counsel recommends a “suspension” of the utility’s
proposed effective date for changes in rates, given the likely expedited treatment the
PUCT may give SPS’s application, AXM’s Special Counsel recommends the City deny
SPS’s proposed amendments to its tariff, the “Large General Service – Transmission
Tariff,” so that AXM may sooner, more efficiently, and more fully, participate in the
proceedings at the PUCT.
Note that denial of SPS’s request means that SPS will file an appeal to the PUCT of the
City’s action. In the proceedings before the PUCT, through AXM’s Special Counsel,
AXM will more fully evaluate the merits of SPS’s proposal with the goal of ensuring a
fair outcome for large-load customers as well as to all other customers.
AXM’s Special Counsel recommends that the City take action by no later than
October 30, 2026.

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CITY OF PAMPA
AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET

AGENDA ITEM 7:
ITEM/PROJECT:

RESOLUTION 26-011 – APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT WITH PRPC FOR GRANT ADMINISTRATION

MEETING DATE:

October 12, 2026

DESCRIPTION:

Consider, discuss, and take appropriate action on
Resolution No. R26-011, entering into an Interlocal
Agreement with Panhandle Regional Planning
Commission for application and grant administration (if
funded) for TXCDBG Community Development Fund
2027/2028 Cycle.

STAFF CONTACT:

Gary Turley, Public Work Director

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

N/A

SOURCE OF FUNDS:

N/A

START/COMPLETION
SCHEDULE:

Resolution effective upon adoption by Commission

RECOMMENDED
ACTION:

Staff recommends Commission adopt Resolution R26010 as presented.

RECOMMENDED
MOTION

I make a motion to adopt Resolution No. R26-010, as
presented.

BACKGROUND/
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION:

Resolution and Interlocal Agreement attached.

RESOLUTION R26-011
WHEREAS, the City of Pampa desires to apply to the Texas Department of Agriculture
(TDA) for infrastructure assistance through the 2027/2028 TxCDBG Community Development
Fund program, and;
WHEREAS, the Interlocal Cooperation Act included in Chapter 791 of the Texas
Government Code provides for contractual agreements between governmental entities, and;
WHEREAS, 2 CFR 200.318(e) encourages the use of interlocal agreements from the federal
level, and;
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Agriculture has issued a recommendation that
communities applying under the TxCDBG 2027/2028 TxCDBG Community Development Fund
program consider contracting professional services for grant application preparation and potential
grant administration (if funded) prior to application submission, and;
WHEREAS, the City of Pampa desires to contract the grant application preparation and
potential grant administration (if funded) of its 2027/2028 TxCDBG Community Development
Fund application for Community Development Block Grant (TxCDBG) – Community
Development Fund program funds through an interlocal cooperation contractual agreement with the
Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (PRPC), and;
WHEREAS, the PRPC shall provide grant application preparation services related to the
2027/2028 TxCDBG Community Development Fund program at no cost, and;
WHEREAS, administrative fees related to project management of any funded 2027/2028
TxCDBG Community Development Fund project will be agreed to through an amendment to this
interlocal agreement if City of Pampa receives funding through the 2027/2028 TxCDBG
Community Development Fund program, and;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Manager is authorized to execute an
interlocal contract with the PRPC under the Interlocal Cooperation Act for grant application
preparation and potential grant management (if funded) services for City of Pampa’s activities
related to the 2027/2028 TxCDBG Community Development Fund program.
PASSED THIS 12th DAY OF OCTOBER, 2026.

__________________________________
Mike Borger, Mayor

Attest:
________________________________
Barbara Stucker, City Secretary

INTERLOCAL COOPERATION CONTRACT
FOR APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES
TXCDBG COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND

THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF POTTER

*****************
§
§
AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES
§

WHEREAS, this Contract is made and entered into this the 12th day of October, 2026 by and
between the City of Pampa, acting by its duly authorized City Manager, after obtaining a resolution of its
governing body authorizing this contract and the PANHANDLE REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION
(PRPC), a political subdivision of the State of Texas organized under Chapter 391 of the Texas Local
Government Code, acting by its duly authorized executive director.
WHEREAS, both parties to this Contract are local governments as defined in Chapter 791 of the
Texas Government Code, and this Contract is entered into pursuant to the provisions of said Code which
is commonly referred to as The Interlocal Cooperation Act. Pursuant to code 2 CFR 200.318(e) in an effort
to foster a greater economy and promote cost efficiency, the non-Federal entity is encouraged to enter into
state and local intergovernmental agreements or inter-entity agreements where appropriate for
procurement or use of common or shared goods and services.
WHEREAS, PRPC is agreeable to provide grant application preparation and grant administration
expertise (if funded) needed by the City of Pampa for the 2027/2028 TxCDBG Community Development
Fund under the terms and conditions found in this contract.
WHEREAS, this Interlocal Agreement is comprised of Part A (Application Development) services
to be rendered at no cost to City of Pampa and Part B (Project Management) services to be rendered at a
cost to be agreed to in an amendment to this contract in the event that the City of Pampa receives funding
under the 2027/2028 TxCDBG Community Development Fund program.
NOW, THEREFORE PRPC agrees to provide application development services at no cost to City
of Pampa. The following described application development and management services to the City of
Pampa, to-wit:
A. Application Development
1. Pre-Development (unrelated to project specific development & which may have occurred prior to
interlocal agreement under existing PRPC/City relationships)
a. Hold and Conduct public hearing required for application submittal.
b. Assist in the preparation and presentation of required resolution for application submittal to the
Texas Department of Agriculture.
c. Assist in pre-application engineering selection including proper procurement methods as
dictated by the TxCDBG Community Development Fund program implementation manual as
appropriate to the City.
2. Provide general advice and technical assistance to the City of Pampa on application development
and regulatory matters.
3. Furnish the City with necessary forms and procedures required for documentation of low/moderate
income level qualifications.
4. Assist the City in application preparation and development meeting all grant application
requirements.
5. Coordinate with project engineer to development and include required service area maps, cost
estimates and other documentation as required by the grant application process.
6. Prepare and publish final notice of application submittal.

7. Final determination on the submission of an application under the 2027/2028 TxCDBG Community
Development Fund program will be at the City’s discretion as noted in their resolution authorizing a
local official to submit said application.
B. Project Management
1. Development of details related to project management activities and fees will be specified via an
amendment to this contract at such time as the 2027/2028 TxCDBG Community Development Fund
Application is selected for funding (if selected).
2. The Project Management amendment will include administrative fees as developed in City of
Pampa’s 2027/2028 TxCDBG Community Development Fund Application and all TDA and HUD
required language for administrative contracts at the time of TxCDBG Community Development Fund
funding award.
a. Attachment A to this Interlocal Contract is a contingency draft amendment to be considered to
detail administrative deliverables and TDA/HUD language for projects funded under the 2027/2028
TxCDBG Community Development Fund program.
3. It is expressly understood that the execution of this interlocal contract does not imply or guarantee
City of Pampa will receive funding under the 2027/2028 TxCDBG Community Development Fund
program.
4. The execution of this interlocal agreement establishes a contractual relationship between PRPC and
City of Pampa prior to the development of an application to the 2027/2028 TxCDBG Community
Development Fund program pursuant any interpretation of 2 CFR 200.317-200.326.
In consideration of the services described in the foregoing paragraph, and in consideration of a future
amendment to include project management activities and cost, to be rendered by PRPC, to the City of
Pampa, the PRPC agrees that application development activities will be at no cost to the City of Pampa.
It is expressly understood and agreed by the parties hereto that they are independent
contractors; and that nothing contained herein should be construed as giving rise to a partnership or
joint venture.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Modification/Amendment:
The City of Pampa and PRPC may, upon mutual agreement, modify or amend this contract.
Modifications, including any increase or decrease in the amount of compensation or scope of services,
will be incorporated into this contract and finalized through a signed, written amendment.
Assignability:
The City of Pampa and PRPC may assign interest in this Contract (whether by assignment or
novation) with the written consent of the other.
Termination of Contract for Cause:
If, through any cause, PRPC shall fail to fulfill in a timely and proper manner its obligations under
this Contract, or if PRPC shall violate any of the covenants, conditions, agreements, or stipulations
of this Contract, the City shall thereupon have the right to terminate this Contract by giving written
notice to PRPC of such termination and specifying the effective date thereof, at least five days
before the effective date of such termination. In such event, all finished or unfinished documents,
data, studies, surveys, drawings, maps, models, photographs and reports prepared by PRPC under
this Contract shall, at the option of the City, become its property and PRPC shall be entitled to
receive just and equitable compensation for any work satisfactorily completed hereunder.
Notwithstanding the above, PRPC shall not be relieved of liability to the City for damages sustained
by the City by virtue of any breach of the Contract by PRPC, and the City may withhold any
payments to PRPC for the purpose of set off until such time as the exact amount of damages due
the City from PRPC is determined.
Termination for Convenience of the City:

The City may terminate this Contract at any time by giving at least ten (10) days notice in writing to
PRPC. If the Contract is terminated by the City as provided herein, PRPC will be paid for the time
provided and expenses incurred up to the termination date.
Termination for Convenience of PRPC:
PRPC may terminate this Contract at any time by giving at least ten (10) days notice in writing to
the City. If the Contract is terminated by PRPC as provided herein, the City will be provided all
finished or unfinished documents, data, studies, surveys, drawings, maps, models, photographs
and reports prepared by PRPC under this Contract.
Waiver of Extra-contractual Liability
The PRPC shall not be held liable or responsible for the funding selection and project performance
determinations by the Texas Department of Agriculture. It is the City’s final responsibility to meet
all TxCDBG Community Development Fund application requirements and project administration
requirements (contingent upon funding) associated with the program.
Severability
Should any one or more of the provisions of this agreement be held to be null, void, voidable, or for
any reason whatsoever, of no force and effect, such provision(s) shall be construed as severable
from the remainder of this agreement and shall not affect the validity of all other provisions of this
agreement, which shall remain in full force and effect.
Interest of Members of a City:
No member of the governing body of the City and no other officer, employee, or agent of the City,
who exercises any functions or responsibilities in connection with the administration, construction,
engineering or implementation of the TxCDBG Community Development Fund Grant award
between TDA and the City, shall have any personal financial interest, direct or indirect, in this
Contract. PRPC shall take appropriate steps to assure compliance.
Interest of Other Local Public Officials:
No member of the governing body of the Grant Recipient and no other public official of such Grant
Recipient, who exercises any functions or responsibilities in connection with the administration,
construction, engineering or implementation of the TxCDBG Community Development Fund Grant
award between TDA and the City, shall have any personal financial interest, direct or indirect, in this
Contract; and PRPC shall take appropriate steps to assure compliance.
Interest of PRPC and Employees:
PRPC covenants that it presently has no interest and shall not acquire interest, direct or indirect,
with the TXCDBG COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND award between TDA and the City, or any
other interest which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of his/her services
hereunder. PRPC further covenants that in the performance of this Contract, no person having any
such interest shall be employed.
EXECUTED this 12th day of October, 2026
PANHANDLE REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION
By_______________________________________
Michael J. Peters, Executive Director
City of Pampa
By_______________________________________
Shane Stokes, City Manager

CITY OF PAMPA
AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET

AGENDA ITEM 8:
ITEM/PROJECT:

ANIMAL SERVICE AGREEMENTS

MEETING DATE:

October 12, 2026

DESCRIPTION:

Consider approving two-year Animal Service Agreements
with the following Cities: Clarendon, Groom,
Howardwick, Lefors, McLean, Memphis, Miami, and
Skellytown.

STAFF CONTACT:

Neal Gardner, Animal Control Supervisor

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

See agreements

SOURCE OF FUNDS:

Fees for Service

START/COMPLETION
SCHEDULE:

Effective when agreements are fully executed by both
parties.

RECOMMENDED
ACTION:

Staff recommends Commission approve the Animal
Service Agreements as presented.

RECOMMENDED
MOTION

I make a motion to approve the Animal Service
Agreements as presented.

BACKGROUND/
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION:

Animal Service Agreements attached

AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into by and between the CITY OF CLARENDON,
TEXAS, a general law municipality of the State of Texas, acting by and through its Mayor hereunto duly
authorized (“Clarendon”) and the CITY OF PAMPA, TEXAS, a home rule municipality of the State of
Texas, acting by and through its Mayor hereunto duly authorized (“Pampa”).
WHEREAS, Clarendon has enacted ordinances, governing and regulating animal control within
its corporate limits and which provide for adequate notice and due process of law concerning the keeping
of such animals in an animal control shelter and disposing of said animals in keeping with applicable laws
and regulations; and
WHEREAS, Clarendon does not have an adequate animal control facility to provide for the
disposition of said animals nor is it authorized to handle animals required to be quarantined for rabies
testing; and
WHEREAS, Pampa has such facilities and has agreed to provide such services:
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants hereinafter
made, the parties agree as follows:
1.

Clarendon will deliver to the animal shelter of Pampa all animals (a) unclaimed after the

legally required waiting period, animals which are to be disposed of by Pampa; or (b) any animal which is
to be placed in rabies quarantine and/or tested.
2.

Clarendon represents and warrants that the current ordinances of said Clarendon provide

for a holding period of three (3) full days for any impounded animal and for a period of ten (10) days for
any animal which has bitten a person and is under quarantine for purposes of observation for rabies.
Clarendon further represents and warrants that said ordinances provide for proper and adequate notice to
the known owners of animals to provide an opportunity to reclaim an impounded animal. No animal
under rabies quarantine shall be released until the completion of the required quarantine period and the
determination that the animal shows no sign of rabies.

3.

Clarendon agrees to pay to Pampa, at Pampa, Texas, compensation for Pampa’s services

to be rendered hereunder on the following schedule:
a.

$35.00 per animal which is to be euthanized and disposed of.

b.

For rabies quarantine -- $35.00 per day boarding fee.

c.

For rabies test -- $250.00 per animal handling fee which includes head removal, packing
and shipping head to Austin, Texas. Should actual shipping costs incurred by Pampa
exceed $35.00, the amount in excess of $35.00 may also be charged.

All such fees are payable upon delivery of the animal.
4.

This contract shall be for a term of two (2) years, beginning on the date of execution of

this agreement by both parties; provided, however, that either party may terminate this agreement upon
thirty (30) days’ written notice to the other party. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, it is
agreed that Pampa may review the above rates any time during the second year of the term of this
agreement and may unilaterally increase the rates up to 125% of the above rates, subject to the right of
either party provided above to terminate this agreement.
5.

Pampa shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or injury of any kind or character, direct

or indirect, to any person or property arising out of its performance under this agreement; and Clarendon
waives all claims and demands on its behalf against said Pampa, and its agents and employees, for any
such loss, damage or injury.
To the extent permitted by law, Clarendon further agrees that it shall indemnify and hold Pampa
harmless against any loss or damage to persons or property, including, but not limited to, attorney’s fees,
as a result of Pampa’s performance under this contract and caused by the negligence or carelessness on
Pampa, and its agents and employees.
6.

Any written notice required hereunder shall be given by certified mail, return receipt

requested or by personal delivery as follows:
City of Clarendon
Attn: Machiel Covey
P. O. Box 1089
Clarendon, TX 79226

City of Pampa
Attn: Animal Control Supervisor
P. O. Box 2499
Pampa, TX 79066-2499

and shall be deemed given when posted, with postage prepaid, or upon date of personal delivery.
7.

Time is of the essence of this agreement.

8.

This agreement may not be assigned by either party.

9.

This agreement is in lieu and substitution of all previous agreements by and between

Clarendon and Pampa.
EXECUTED in duplicate originals this the 12th day of October 2026.

ATTEST:

CITY OF CLARENDON, TEXAS

City Secretary

Mayor

ATTEST:

CITY OF PAMPA, TEXAS

Barbara Stucker, City Secretary

Mike Borger, Mayor

AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into by and between the CITY OF GROOM, TEXAS, a
general law municipality of the State of Texas, acting by and through its Mayor hereunto duly authorized
(“Groom”) and the CITY OF PAMPA, TEXAS, a home rule municipality of the State of Texas, acting by
and through its Mayor hereunto duly authorized (“Pampa”).
WHEREAS, Groom has enacted ordinances, governing and regulating animal control within its
corporate limits and which provide for adequate notice and due process of law concerning the keeping of
such animals in an animal control shelter and disposing of said animals in keeping with applicable laws
and regulations; and
WHEREAS, Groom does not have an adequate animal control facility to provide for the
disposition of said animals nor is it authorized to handle animals required to be quarantined for rabies
testing; and
WHEREAS, Pampa has such facilities and has agreed to provide such services:
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants hereinafter
made, the parties agree as follows:
1.

Groom will deliver to the animal shelter of Pampa all animals (a) unclaimed after the

legally required waiting period, animals which are to be disposed of by Pampa; or (b) any animal which is
to be placed in rabies quarantine and/or tested.
2.

Groom represents and warrants that the current ordinances of said Groom provide for a

holding period of three (3) full days for any impounded animal and for a period of ten (10) days for any
animal which has bitten a person and is under quarantine for purposes of observation for rabies. Groom
further represents and warrants that said ordinances provide for proper and adequate notice to the known
owners of animals to provide an opportunity to reclaim an impounded animal. No animal under rabies
quarantine shall be released until the completion of the required quarantine period and the determination
that the animal shows no sign of rabies.

Animal Control Agreement – City of Groom

Page 1

3.

Groom agrees to pay to Pampa, at Pampa, Texas, compensation for Pampa’s services to

be rendered hereunder on the following schedule:
a.

$35.00 per animal which is to be euthanized and disposed of.

b.

For rabies quarantine -- $35.00 per day boarding fee.

c.

For rabies test -- $250.00 per animal handling fee which includes head removal, packing
and shipping head to Austin, Texas. Should actual shipping costs incurred by Pampa
exceed $35.00, the amount in excess of $35.00 may also be charged.

All such fees are payable upon delivery of the animal.
4.

This contract shall be for a term of two (2) years, beginning on the date of execution of

this agreement by both parties; provided, however, that either party may terminate this agreement upon
thirty (30) days’ written notice to the other party. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, it is
agreed that Pampa may review the above rates any time during the second year of the term of this
agreement and may unilaterally increase the rates up to 125% of the above rates, subject to the right of
either party provided above to terminate this agreement.
5.

Pampa shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or injury of any kind or character, direct

or indirect, to any person or property arising out of its performance under this agreement; and Groom
waives all claims and demands on its behalf against said Pampa, and its agents and employees, for any
such loss, damage or injury.
To the extent permitted by law, Groom further agrees that it shall indemnify and hold Pampa
harmless against any loss or damage to persons or property, including, but not limited to, attorney’s fees,
as a result of Pampa’s performance under this contract and caused by the negligence or carelessness on
Pampa, and its agents and employees.
6.

Any written notice required hereunder shall be given by certified mail, return receipt

requested or by personal delivery as follows:
City of Groom
Attn: Sherry Rocha
P. O. Box 2107
Groom, TX 79039
Animal Control Agreement – City of Groom

City of Pampa
Attn: Animal Control Supervisor
P. O. Box 2499
Pampa, TX 79066-2499
Page 2

and shall be deemed given when posted, with postage prepaid, or upon date of personal delivery.
7.

Time is of the essence of this agreement.

8.

This agreement may not be assigned by either party.

9.

This agreement is in lieu and substitution of all previous agreements by and between

Groom and Pampa.
EXECUTED in duplicate originals this the 12th day of October 2026.

ATTEST:

CITY OF GROOM, TEXAS

City Secretary

Mayor

ATTEST:

CITY OF PAMPA, TEXAS

Barbara Stucker City Secretary

Mike Borger, Mayor

Animal Control Agreement – City of Groom

Page 3

AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into by and between the CITY OF LEFORS, TEXAS, a
general law municipality of the State of Texas, acting by and through its Mayor hereunto duly authorized
(“Lefors”) and the CITY OF PAMPA, TEXAS, a home rule municipality of the State of Texas, acting by
and through its Mayor hereunto duly authorized (“Pampa”).
WHEREAS, Lefors has enacted ordinances, governing and regulating animal control within its
corporate limits and which provide for adequate notice and due process of law concerning the keeping of
such animals in an animal control shelter and disposing of said animals in keeping with applicable laws
and regulations; and
WHEREAS, Lefors does not have an adequate animal control facility to provide for the
disposition of said animals nor is it authorized to handle animals required to be quarantined for rabies
testing; and
WHEREAS, Pampa has such facilities and has agreed to provide such services:
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants hereinafter
made, the parties agree as follows:
1.

Lefors will deliver to the animal shelter of Pampa all animals (a) unclaimed after the

legally required waiting period, animals which are to be disposed of by Pampa; or (b) any animal which is
to be placed in rabies quarantine and/or tested.
2.

Lefors represents and warrants that the current ordinances of said Lefors provide for a

holding period of three (3) full days for any impounded animal and for a period of ten (10) days for any
animal which has bitten a person and is under quarantine for purposes of observation for rabies. Lefors
further represents and warrants that said ordinances provide for proper and adequate notice to the known
owners of animals to provide an opportunity to reclaim an impounded animal. No animal under rabies
quarantine shall be released until the completion of the required quarantine period and the determination
that the animal shows no sign of rabies.

Animal Control Agreement – City of Lefors

Page 1

3.

Lefors agrees to pay to Pampa, at Pampa, Texas, compensation for Pampa’s services to

be rendered hereunder on the following schedule:
a.

$35.00 per animal which is to be euthanized and disposed of.

b.

For rabies quarantine -- $35.00 per day boarding fee.

c.

For rabies test -- $250.00 per animal handling fee which includes head removal, packing
and shipping head to Austin, Texas. Should actual shipping costs incurred by Pampa
exceed $35.00, the amount in excess of $35.00 may also be charged.

All such fees are payable upon delivery of the animal.
4.

This contract shall be for a term of two (2) years, beginning on the date of execution of

this agreement by both parties; provided, however, that either party may terminate this agreement upon
thirty (30) days’ written notice to the other party. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, it is
agreed that Pampa may review the above rates any time during the second year of the term of this
agreement and may unilaterally increase the rates up to 125% of the above rates, subject to the right of
either party provided above to terminate this agreement.
5.

Pampa shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or injury of any kind or character, direct

or indirect, to any person or property arising out of its performance under this agreement; and Lefors
waives all claims and demands on its behalf against said Pampa, and its agents and employees, for any
such loss, damage or injury.
To the extent permitted by law, Lefors further agrees that it shall indemnify and hold Pampa
harmless against any loss or damage to persons or property, including, but not limited to, attorney’s fees,
as a result of Pampa’s performance under this contract and caused by the negligence or carelessness on
Pampa, and its agents and employees.
6.

Any written notice required hereunder shall be given by certified mail, return receipt

requested or by personal delivery as follows:
City of Lefors
Attn: Lindy Forsyth
P. O. Box 383
Lefors, TX 79054
Animal Control Agreement – City of Lefors

City of Pampa
Attn: Animal Control Supervisor
P. O. Box 2499
Pampa, TX 79066-2499
Page 2

and shall be deemed given when posted, with postage prepaid, or upon date of personal delivery.
7.

Time is of the essence of this agreement.

8.

This agreement may not be assigned by either party.

9.

This agreement is in lieu and substitution of all previous agreements by and between

Lefors and Pampa.
EXECUTED in duplicate originals this the 12th day of October 2026.

ATTEST:

CITY OF LEFORS, TEXAS

City Secretary

Mayor

ATTEST:

CITY OF PAMPA, TEXAS

Barbara Stucker, City Secretary

Mike Borger, Mayor

Animal Control Agreement – City of Lefors

Page 3

AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into by and between the CITY OF MCLEAN, TEXAS, a
general law municipality of the State of Texas, acting by and through its Mayor hereunto duly authorized
(“McLean”) and the CITY OF PAMPA, TEXAS, a home rule municipality of the State of Texas, acting
by and through its Mayor hereunto duly authorized (“Pampa”).
WHEREAS, McLean has enacted ordinances, governing and regulating animal control within its
corporate limits and which provide for adequate notice and due process of law concerning the keeping of
such animals in an animal control shelter and disposing of said animals in keeping with applicable laws
and regulations; and
WHEREAS, McLean does not have an adequate animal control facility to provide for the
disposition of said animals nor is it authorized to handle animals required to be quarantined for rabies
testing; and
WHEREAS, Pampa has such facilities and has agreed to provide such services:
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants hereinafter
made, the parties agree as follows:
1.

McLean will deliver to the animal shelter of Pampa all animals (a) unclaimed after the

legally required waiting period, animals which are to be disposed of by Pampa; or (b) any animal which is
to be placed in rabies quarantine and/or tested.
2.

McLean represents and warrants that the current ordinances of said McLean provide for a

holding period of three (3) full days for any impounded animal and for a period of ten (10) days for any
animal which has bitten a person and is under quarantine for purposes of observation for rabies. McLean
further represents and warrants that said ordinances provide for proper and adequate notice to the known
owners of animals to provide an opportunity to reclaim an impounded animal. No animal under rabies
quarantine shall be released until the completion of the required quarantine period and the determination
that the animal shows no sign of rabies.

Animal Control Agreement – City of McLean

Page 1

3.

McLean agrees to pay to Pampa, at Pampa, Texas, compensation for Pampa’s services to

be rendered hereunder on the following schedule:
a.

$35.00 per animal which is to be euthanized and disposed of.

b.

For rabies quarantine -- $35.00 per day boarding fee.

c.

For rabies test -- $250.00 per animal handling fee which includes head removal, packing
and shipping head to Austin, Texas. Should actual shipping costs incurred by Pampa
exceed $35.00, the amount in excess of $35.00 may also be charged.

All such fees are payable upon delivery of the animal.
4.

This contract shall be for a term of two (2) years, beginning on the date of execution of

this agreement by both parties; provided, however, that either party may terminate this agreement upon
thirty (30) days’ written notice to the other party. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, it is
agreed that Pampa may review the above rates any time during the second year of the term of this
agreement and may unilaterally increase the rates up to 125% of the above rates, subject to the right of
either party provided above to terminate this agreement.
5.

Pampa shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or injury of any kind or character, direct

or indirect, to any person or property arising out of its performance under this agreement; and McLean
waives all claims and demands on its behalf against said Pampa, and its agents and employees, for any
such loss, damage or injury.
To the extent permitted by law, McLean further agrees that it shall indemnify and hold Pampa
harmless against any loss or damage to persons or property, including, but not limited to, attorney’s fees,
as a result of Pampa’s performance under this contract and caused by the negligence or carelessness on
Pampa, and its agents and employees.
6.

Any written notice required hereunder shall be given by certified mail, return receipt

requested or by personal delivery as follows:
City of McLean
Attn: Toni Bohlar
P. O. Box 9
McLean, TX 79057
Animal Control Agreement – City of McLean

City of Pampa
Attn: Animal Control Supervisor
P. O. Box 2499
Pampa, TX 79066-2499
Page 2

and shall be deemed given when posted, with postage prepaid, or upon date of personal delivery.
7.

Time is of the essence of this agreement.

8.

This agreement may not be assigned by either party.

9.

This agreement is in lieu and substitution of all previous agreements by and between

McLean and Pampa.
EXECUTED in duplicate originals this the 12th day of October 2026.

ATTEST:

CITY OF MCLEAN, TEXAS

City Secretary

Mayor

ATTEST:

CITY OF PAMPA, TEXAS

Barbara Stucker., City Secretary

Mike Borger, Mayor

Animal Control Agreement – City of McLean

Page 3

AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into by and between the CITY OF MIAMI, TEXAS, a
general law municipality of the State of Texas, acting by and through its Mayor hereunto duly authorized
(“Miami”) and the CITY OF PAMPA, TEXAS, a home rule municipality of the State of Texas, acting by
and through its Mayor hereunto duly authorized (“Pampa”).
WHEREAS, Miami has enacted ordinances, governing and regulating animal control within its
corporate limits and which provide for adequate notice and due process of law concerning the keeping of
such animals in an animal control shelter and disposing of said animals in keeping with applicable laws
and regulations; and
WHEREAS, Miami does not have an adequate animal control facility to provide for the
disposition of said animals nor is it authorized to handle animals required to be quarantined for rabies
testing; and
WHEREAS, Pampa has such facilities and has agreed to provide such services:
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants hereinafter
made, the parties agree as follows:
1.

Miami will deliver to the animal shelter of Pampa all animals (a) unclaimed after the

legally required waiting period, animals which are to be disposed of by Pampa; or (b) any animal which is
to be placed in rabies quarantine and/or tested.
2.

Miami represents and warrants that the current ordinances of said Miami provide for a

holding period of three (3) full days for any impounded animal and for a period of ten (10) days for any
animal which has bitten a person and is under quarantine for purposes of observation for rabies. Miami
further represents and warrants that said ordinances provide for proper and adequate notice to the known
owners of animals to provide an opportunity to reclaim an impounded animal. No animal under rabies
quarantine shall be released until the completion of the required quarantine period and the determination
that the animal shows no sign of rabies.

Animal Control Agreement – City of Miami

Page 1

3.

Miami agrees to pay to Pampa, at Pampa, Texas, compensation for Pampa’s services to

be rendered hereunder on the following schedule:
a.

$35.00 per animal which is to be euthanized and disposed of.

b.

For rabies quarantine -- $35.00 per day boarding fee.

c.

For rabies test -- $250.00 per animal handling fee which includes head removal, packing
and shipping head to Austin, Texas. Should actual shipping costs incurred by Pampa
exceed $35.00, the amount in excess of $35.00 may also be charged.

All such fees are payable upon delivery of the animal.
4.

This contract shall be for a term of two (2) years, beginning on the date of execution of

this agreement by both parties; provided, however, that either party may terminate this agreement upon
thirty (30) days’ written notice to the other party. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, it is
agreed that Pampa may review the above rates any time during the second year of the term of this
agreement and may unilaterally increase the rates up to 125% of the above rates, subject to the right of
either party provided above to terminate this agreement.
5.

Pampa shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or injury of any kind or character, direct

or indirect, to any person or property arising out of its performance under this agreement; and Miami
waives all claims and demands on its behalf against said Pampa, and its agents and employees, for any
such loss, damage or injury.
To the extent permitted by law, Miami further agrees that it shall indemnify and hold Pampa
harmless against any loss or damage to persons or property, including, but not limited to, attorney’s fees,
as a result of Pampa’s performance under this contract and caused by the negligence or carelessness on
Pampa, and its agents and employees.
6.

Any written notice required hereunder shall be given by certified mail, return receipt

requested or by personal delivery as follows:
City of Miami
Attn: Carolyn Windley
P. O. Box 217
Miami, TX 79059
Animal Control Agreement – City of Miami

City of Pampa
Attn: Animal Control Supervisor
P. O. Box 2499
Pampa, TX 79066-2499
Page 2

and shall be deemed given when posted, with postage prepaid, or upon date of personal delivery.
7.

Time is of the essence of this agreement.

8.

This agreement may not be assigned by either party.

9.

This agreement is in lieu and substitution of all previous agreements by and between

Miami and Pampa.
EXECUTED in duplicate originals this the 13th day of October 2026.

ATTEST:

CITY OF MIAMI, TEXAS

City Secretary

Mayor

ATTEST:

CITY OF PAMPA, TEXAS

Barbara Stucker, City Secretary

Mike Borger, Mayor

Animal Control Agreement – City of Miami

Page 3

AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into by and between the CITY OF SKELLYTOWN,
TEXAS, a general law municipality of the State of Texas, acting by and through its Mayor hereunto duly
authorized (“Skellytown”) and the CITY OF PAMPA, TEXAS, a home rule municipality of the State of
Texas, acting by and through its Mayor hereunto duly authorized (“Pampa”).
WHEREAS, Skellytown has enacted ordinances, governing and regulating animal control within
its corporate limits and which provide for adequate notice and due process of law concerning the keeping
of such animals in an animal control shelter and disposing of said animals in keeping with applicable laws
and regulations; and
WHEREAS, Skellytown does not have an adequate animal control facility to provide for the
disposition of said animals nor is it authorized to handle animals required to be quarantined for rabies
testing; and
WHEREAS, Pampa has such facilities and has agreed to provide such services:
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants hereinafter
made, the parties agree as follows:
1.

Skellytown will deliver to the animal shelter of Pampa all animals (a) unclaimed after the

legally required waiting period, animals which are to be disposed of by Pampa; or (b) any animal which is
to be placed in rabies quarantine and/or tested.
2.

Skellytown represents and warrants that the current ordinances of said Skellytown

provide for a holding period of three (3) full days for any impounded animal and for a period of ten (10)
days for any animal which has bitten a person and is under quarantine for purposes of observation for
rabies. Skellytown further represents and warrants that said ordinances provide for proper and adequate
notice to the known owners of animals to provide an opportunity to reclaim an impounded animal. No
animal under rabies quarantine shall be released until the completion of the required quarantine period
and the determination that the animal shows no sign of rabies.

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3.

Skellytown agrees to pay to Pampa, at Pampa, Texas, compensation for Pampa’s services

to be rendered hereunder on the following schedule:
a.

$35.00 per animal which is to be euthanized and disposed of.

b.

For rabies quarantine -- $35.00 per day boarding fee.

c.

For rabies test -- $250.00 per animal handling fee which includes head removal, packing
and shipping head to Austin, Texas. Should actual shipping costs incurred by Pampa
exceed $35.00, the amount in excess of $35.00 may also be charged.

All such fees are payable upon delivery of the animal.
4.

This contract shall be for a term of two (2) years, beginning on the date of execution of

this agreement by both parties; provided, however, that either party may terminate this agreement upon
thirty (30) days’ written notice to the other party. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, it is
agreed that Pampa may review the above rates any time during the second year of the term of this
agreement and may unilaterally increase the rates up to 125% of the above rates, subject to the right of
either party provided above to terminate this agreement.
5.

Pampa shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or injury of any kind or character, direct

or indirect, to any person or property arising out of its performance under this agreement; and Skellytown
waives all claims and demands on its behalf against said Pampa, and its agents and employees, for any
such loss, damage or injury.
To the extent permitted by law, Skellytown further agrees that it shall indemnify and hold Pampa
harmless against any loss or damage to persons or property, including, but not limited to, attorney’s fees,
as a result of Pampa’s performance under this contract and caused by the negligence or carelessness on
Pampa, and its agents and employees.
6.

Any written notice required hereunder shall be given by certified mail, return receipt

requested or by personal delivery as follows:
City of Skellytown
Attn: Annette Chesser
P. O. Box 129
Skellytown, TX 79080
Animal Control Agreement – City of Skellytown

City of Pampa
Attn: Animal Control Supervisor
P. O. Box 2499
Pampa, TX 79066-2499
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and shall be deemed given when posted, with postage prepaid, or upon date of personal delivery.
7.

Time is of the essence of this agreement.

8.

This agreement may not be assigned by either party.

9.

This agreement is in lieu and substitution of all previous agreements by and between

Skellytown and Pampa.
EXECUTED in duplicate originals this the 12th day of October 2026.

ATTEST:

CITY OF SKELLYTOWN, TEXAS

City Secretary

Mayor

ATTEST:

CITY OF PAMPA, TEXAS

Barbara Stucker, City Secretary

Mike Borger, Mayor

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AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into by and between the CITY OF HOWARDWICK,
TEXAS, a general law municipality of the State of Texas, acting by and through its Mayor hereunto duly
authorized (“Howardwick”) and the CITY OF PAMPA, TEXAS, a home rule municipality of the State of
Texas, acting by and through its Mayor hereunto duly authorized (“Pampa”).
WHEREAS, Howardwick has enacted ordinances, governing and regulating animal control
within its corporate limits and which provide for adequate notice and due process of law concerning the
keeping of such animals in an animal control shelter and disposing of said animals in keeping with
applicable laws and regulations; and
WHEREAS, Howardwick does not have an adequate animal control facility to provide for the
disposition of said animals nor is it authorized to handle animals required to be quarantined for rabies
testing; and
WHEREAS, Pampa has such facilities and has agreed to provide such services:
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants hereinafter
made, the parties agree as follows:
1.

Howardwick will deliver to the animal shelter of Pampa all animals (a) unclaimed after

the legally required waiting period, animals which are to be disposed of by Pampa; or (b) any animal
which is to be placed in rabies quarantine and/or tested.
2.

Howardwick represents and warrants that the current ordinances of said Howardwick

provide for a holding period of three (3) full days for any impounded animal and for a period of ten (10)
days for any animal which has bitten a person and is under quarantine for purposes of observation for
rabies. Howardwick further represents and warrants that said ordinances provide for proper and adequate
notice to the known owners of animals to provide an opportunity to reclaim an impounded animal. No
animal under rabies quarantine shall be released until the completion of the required quarantine period
and the determination that the animal shows no sign of rabies.

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3.

Howardwick agrees to pay to Pampa, at Pampa, Texas, compensation for Pampa’s

services to be rendered hereunder on the following schedule:
a.

$35.00 per animal which is to be euthanized and disposed of.

b.

For rabies quarantine -- $35.00 per day boarding fee;

c.

For rabies test -- $250.00 per animal handling fee which includes head removal, packing
and shipping head to Austin, Texas. Should actual shipping costs incurred by Pampa
exceed $35.00, the amount in excess of $35.00 may also be charged.

All such fees are payable upon delivery of the animal.
4.

This contract shall be for a term of two (2) years, beginning on the date of execution of

this agreement by both parties; provided, however, that either party may terminate this agreement upon
thirty (30) days’ written notice to the other party. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, it is
agreed that Pampa may review the above rates any time during the second year of the term of this
agreement and may unilaterally increase the rates up to 125% of the above rates, subject to the right of
either party provided above to terminate this agreement.
5.

Pampa shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or injury of any kind or character, direct

or indirect, to any person or property arising out of its performance under this agreement; and
Howardwick waives all claims and demands on its behalf against said Pampa, and its agents and
employees, for any such loss, damage, or injury.
To the extent permitted by law, Howardwick further agrees that it shall indemnify and hold
Pampa harmless against any loss or damage to persons or property, including, but not limited to,
attorney’s fees, as a result of Pampa’s performance under this contract and caused by the negligence or
carelessness on Pampa, and its agents and employees.
6.

Any written notice required hereunder shall be given by certified mail, return receipt

requested or by personal delivery as follows:
City of Howardwick
Attn: Sandra Childress
245 Rick Husband Blvd
Howardwick, TX 79226
Animal Control Agreement – City of Howardwick

City of Pampa
Attn: Animal Services Supervisor
P. O. Box 2499
Pampa, TX 79066-2499
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and shall be deemed given when posted, with postage prepaid, or upon date of personal delivery.
7.

Time is of the essence of this agreement.

8.

This agreement may not be assigned by either party.

9.

This agreement is in lieu and substitution of all previous agreements by and between

Howardwick and Pampa.
EXECUTED in duplicate originals this the 12th day of October 2026.

ATTEST:

CITY OF HOWARDWICK, TEXAS

City Secretary

Mayor

ATTEST:

CITY OF PAMPA, TEXAS

Barbara Stucker, City Secretary

Mike Borger, Mayor

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CITY OF PAMPA
AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET

AGENDA ITEM 9:
ITEM/PROJECT:

CONSENT AGENDA – DELINQUENT TAX PROPERTIES

MEETING DATE:

October 12, 2026

DESCRIPTION:

All Consent Agenda items are considered routine in
nature by the Commission and will be enacted on by one
motion. There will be no separate discussion on those
items unless a commissioner requests, in which event
that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda in
normal sequence on the agenda.

STAFF CONTACT:

Gary Turley, Public Works Director

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

See Bids

SOURCE OF FUNDS:

Property Bids

START/COMPLETION
SCHEDULE:

Delinquent property bids must be approved by City of
Pampa, Gray County Commission, and PISD Board before
a tax sale deed is signed.

RECOMMENDED
ACTION:

Staff recommends Commission approve Consent Agenda
Items A through F

RECOMMENDED
MOTION

I make a motion to approve Consent Agenda Item A
through F, as presented.

BACKGROUND/
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION:

Bid Letter and photos attached

Christie Johnson,

Tax Assessor Collector
PO BOX 382
Pampa, TX 79066-0382
Phone (806) 669-8018

September 23, 2026

City of Pampa
Attn: Barbara Stucker
P.O. Box 2499
Pampa, Texas 79066-2499
Dear Ms. Stucker:
On behalf of Gray County, City of Pampa and the Pampa Independent School District, our office has received a
bid for the following tax properties described below:
Property Address: 937 S Faulkner
Legal Description: Lot 10 Blk 7 Finley Banks
Taxes Due: 6,601
Appraisal Value: 16,710
Name of Bidder: Cecilia Solis
Amount of Bid: $ 800.00
Property Address: 1304 E Francis
Legal Description: Lot 5 Blk 3 Gordon
Taxes Due: 5,587
Appraisal Value: 13,710
Name of Bidder: Hugo Lopez
Amount of Bid: $ 350.00
Property Address: 1125 Varnon
Legal Description: Lot 16 Blk 1 Prairie Village
Taxes Due: 4,004
Appraisal Value: 12,550
Name of Bidder: Hugo Lopez
Amount of Bid: $ 351.00
Property Address: 1137 Varnon
Legal Description: Lot 13 Blk 1 Prairie Village
Taxes Due: 2,065
Appraisal Value: 7,670
Name of Bidder: Hugo Lopez
Amount of Bid: $ 351.00
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Property Address: 1109 Neel
Legal Description: Lot 21 Blk 4 Prairie Village
Taxes Due: 2,438
Appraisal Value: 8,940
Name of Bidder: Hugo Lopez
Amount of Bid: $ 350.00
Property Address: 408 Graham
Legal Description: Lot 13 Blk 3 Hughes Pitts
Taxes Due: 4,360
Appraisal Value: 17,050
Name of Bidder: Robert Blalock
Amount of Bid: $ 400.00
Please notify us in writing of the acceptance of the above bids. The letter can be mailed to the above address or
e-mailed to [email protected]. We will await action by all of the participating entities before
proceeding with the sale of these properties. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to
contact me.
Sincerely,
Garnet Faires, PCC
Chief Deputy
cc: City of Pampa; Cary Rushing & Kirk Reed

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CITY OF PAMPA
AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET

AGENDA ITEM 10:
ITEM/PROJECT:

EXECUTIVE SESSION

MEETING DATE:

October 12, 2026

DESCRIPTION:

The City Commission will convene into closed session in
accordance with Texas Local Government Code 551.078
–Deliberations regarding Economic Development
(Residential Housing Incentive Program).

STAFF CONTACT:

Commission Members