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Candace, representing Parks and Recreation, presented the proposed schedule. She said resident pool admission would remain $1 for the coming season while nonresident admission would increase to $3 this year, with planned step increases in subsequent years. She described a new family pool pass that allows up to 60 visits for up to four family members; staff proposed a resident family pass priced at $60 and a nonresident pass at $70, with discounted rates for holders of a separate membership program.

On tournament fees, staff proposed initial field-prep fees of $175 and per-bag and per-gallon charges for supplies and identified a proposed deposit policy to discourage no-shows. Candace said the proposed tournament fee schedule is competitive with comparable cities and that the goal is incremental cost recovery while keeping facilities affordable.

Staff also proposed opening the Tyler Senior Center to general public rentals while retaining a lower, reserved rate for events honoring seniors. Under the proposal, the four-hour block price for events honoring seniors would remain lower than market rental rates for the general public; the public rate would increase in steps through 2028. Deposits and the policy excluding rental of the kitchen were noted.

Candace told the council the fee proposals were reviewed by the Quality of Life Board, the Finance, Technology, and People Committee, and the Parks Board; the Parks Board unanimously recommended bringing the ordinances to council. Council Member Hawkins moved to adopt the ordinances updating the fees; Council Member Haney seconded. The mayor called the motion carried by voice vote.

Staff said the city’s registration software will be used to track multi-visit passes and that pre-registration days would be scheduled before the pool season to assist residents.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting for July 9, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Council approved ordinances updating Tyler City Code Chapter 8 to raise some pool admission rates, adopt a 60-visit family pool pass and adjust tournament and Tyler Senior Center rental fees; boards and committees had reviewed and recommended the changes.","taxTitle","Tyler, Smith County, Texas","taxId",2813,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6745825,"Council authorizes application for $750,000 Texas Parks & Wildlife grant for Golden Road Park",80,941000,1021000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5350970-8815c0e360dcf74cc5c22b5eb03ce50e&start=941&end=1021","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5350970-8815c0e360dcf74cc5c22b5eb03ce50e/thumbnail_941000.jpg","/articles/6745825/Tyler/Smith-County/Texas/Council-authorizes-application-for-750000-Texas-Parks-Wildlife-grant-for-Golden-Road-Park","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6745825-4b76209fd21613ec8f0d8a6b85aa56da/orig.mp4?Expires=1771155768&Signature=gH02HV62ScyXTzF5MsudVU0~fPNVXqm45py4JPICkM7fMpJypMcgZiUhMnYf8QjPzYYIg5~CN1ApMnReBmX0wDkqoBSTdy~p~hZpMKKW4QltwNPxLDE8kPmH4qvAolHH2fBxjs1WJwGbv63bESImlZCiXWJNSxvJ~APluseWOwS6lObrY6iSq-cehiswX1cfqWE9HUACqDsKSTJ0LOwHCTG6RbYuccZOPeKvh395x559W-gVEa7~reEn6bDFxbGPiEuXpjlyB6tfLLbCnu5GM4n5zmgLGBLQUQLGQovzxvUlGQzfKL6~pxl3dYeYpoCQPBEWgb~0L0RpW2ex75sPow__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tyler City Council voted July 9 to authorize staff to file an application with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for a local parks grant of $750,000 to fund development and renovation work at Golden Road Park.

Leanne, the presenting staff member, outlined that the Texas Parks and Wildlife local park grant program provides 50% matching grants on a reimbursement basis to eligible local governments and requires that grant-funded sites be dedicated as park land. She asked the council to adopt a resolution authorizing the application and to authorize the city manager to accept and expend the funds if awarded.

Council members asked clarifying questions about allowable uses. Staff reiterated that the grant is reimbursement-based and that match requirements and park-dedication rules are part of the grant criteria. Council Member Winn moved to approve the resolution; Council Member Hawkins seconded and the mayor called the motion carried by voice vote.

The resolution authorizes staff to submit the application and to take steps necessary to receive and expend grant funds upon award. Specific project design, the city funding plan for any local match, and an estimated project timeline were not specified in the council discussion.","Council adopted a resolution authorizing the city to apply for $750,000 in Texas Parks and Wildlife local park grant funds to develop and renovate Golden Road Park; the program requires a 50% reimbursement match and park dedication.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6745829,"Tyler council backs bid to host Games of Texas; no financial commitment required",592,339000,931000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5350970-8815c0e360dcf74cc5c22b5eb03ce50e&start=339&end=931","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5350970-8815c0e360dcf74cc5c22b5eb03ce50e/thumbnail_339000.jpg","/articles/6745829/Tyler/Smith-County/Texas/Tyler-council-backs-bid-to-host-Games-of-Texas-no-financial-commitment-required","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6745829-1a2ef5b8f1da3469ac4b30e436e1ec4d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771155768&Signature=CEf0c2sBN7H2pNXYjCtql2XyX0RSFeMyVzIBA134WpTWtvx3EaIJrrjKYQ0Z5CCXhfiL9sXZklPeDVhKWwMJLKOojCOTlXwwDfoCnI~y9CmEYqlWUKVPIWZMYoaDgh7bkjZaBNO~057C4CAYTH27qlL~-vXBdxgqnxxKxg1IeypoYnxU6m4ft4X1qPQeBVcAQtGdc5JH0Dr97ksQE2Zr14bBCUV47~xA-~EWmLrs90ZfUJRPb2~pCddisw0NTjOyPbU151PrGqjkjQn1PFWmpdshsS3vrE0I-B31bT0xz50-S179UtZFZBn0uhl-wz5VCt-G8LpF3CrpiBv3VwUmIw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Tyler’s City Council voted July 9 to adopt a resolution supporting the city’s inclusion in a bid package to host the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation’s Games of Texas, a multi-sport youth competition. The action was presented by Visit Tyler and representatives of the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation (TAAF).

Mark Lord, executive director of the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation, told the council the federation is celebrating its 100th anniversary and described the Games as a statewide multi-sport event with sizable economic impacts. “Registration this morning, we’re at 19,126 currently,” Lord said, adding that the total event package can draw around 30,000 people including athletes and spectators. He said the Games had not previously been held in Northeast Texas.

LaNanda “Tutu” Brown, a local coach with Tav Sports who organizes local track meets, said organizers had worked with facility partners to limit costs to a host city. “We’ve already cut deals with some of the facilities that it would be no cost to the host city,” Brown said.

City staff clarified that the council’s approval is a nonbinding expression of support used to include Tyler in the federation’s bid packages and that no city financial commitment is required now. Council Member Haney moved to approve the resolution; Council Member Nichols seconded and the mayor called the motion carried by voice vote.

If the city is selected as host, the federation said the membership of municipal parks and recreation departments across the state ultimately votes to award the Games to a bidder. The presentation noted potential volunteer staffing needs and venue requirements across multiple sports.

The resolution directs staff to include the city in a bid package and to proceed with any nonfinancial preparations needed to submit by the federation’s deadline. Details about specific venue commitments, hosting costs, or a city funding plan were not specified during the meeting.","The council voted to support a bid package to host the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation's Games of Texas in 2029 or 2030; staff said the resolution is nonbinding and requires no city financial commitment at this time.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6745811,"Council appoints and reappoints half-cent sales tax board members for Districts 1, 3, 4 and 5",72,1781000,1853000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5350970-8815c0e360dcf74cc5c22b5eb03ce50e&start=1781&end=1853","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5350970-8815c0e360dcf74cc5c22b5eb03ce50e/thumbnail_1781000.jpg","/articles/6745811/Tyler/Smith-County/Texas/Council-appoints-and-reappoints-half-cent-sales-tax-board-members-for-Districts-1-3-4-and-5","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6745811-7ac862f66b863cd7f808b9150311713b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771155768&Signature=PlczWe9TUgB6wcEK--T~L7j7J-q0F2HiMRRAVjARIMyf~uGHOVdnBLkhAAQBZ3SsPwtHhv6yFli-FdWxB5OueDIftQIGIm7FycZVg91wtyIn5gP-w-Zaw1VB90txhJIk6ZlT34Pj5j7w3YYAe1fqekK~5dMk8PdmnCM8y9bZvItFXFk3Yfw1C-c1XFbwlkGEHYai02jiVuJQBUyC2SxzwlD4pJMwy9gBS16I-oHrgId3AnKZvtGPNZGIcIyg6u7nAnIyEjYnSHYJSOvnz4etE83jQtJrG4XBgjiKj6hy-MXhk-xx9fm4m2EZTo8K-U-zs8Ks-e-e9koShDR3ETNsuQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tyler City Council on July 9 approved appointments and reappointments to the half-cent sales tax board for Districts 1, 3, 4 and 5.

Cassandra, a staff presenter, asked the council to appoint Archie Casselberry to District 3 (nominated by Council Member Marsh), Ron Schombrin to District 4 (to fill a vacancy), and to reappoint Thomas Smith (District 1) and Bob Westbrook (District 5). Council members indicated support and a motion to approve the slate was made by Council Member Nichols, seconded by Council Member Curtis; the mayor called the motion carried by voice vote.

Staff did not provide biographical details about the appointees during the public meeting and no objections were recorded on the council floor.","Council approved appointments and reappointments to the half-cent sales tax board for several districts following staff recommendations; the measure passed by voice vote.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6745816,"Tyler resumes curbside recycling; council approves NetX as successful bidder for curbside contract",197,1569000,1766000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5350970-8815c0e360dcf74cc5c22b5eb03ce50e&start=1569&end=1766","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5350970-8815c0e360dcf74cc5c22b5eb03ce50e/thumbnail_1569000.jpg","/articles/6745816/Tyler/Smith-County/Texas/Tyler-resumes-curbside-recycling-council-approves-NetX-as-successful-bidder-for-curbside-contract","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6745816-e0b430b95cceb5114892b842d8040e69/orig.mp4?Expires=1771155768&Signature=C5JQkGwvfrg1ygM89acBt-sf03e8Ukv0uPEYqOP9Kt19Q5QjUYhJIoxI1RTZqY-ZnFDUnWlJDogMGX1WJWRFge2BAal2zTFm4DOxj2h4Oj3obFGMtwbnWDy~6JCMAHdq1SK8fM-rfUUrEsez2PPMbDWpS39lXJwB764vcqRQHHYcG3QuwT34OHU6yOW8mMEiS8WfCkTSn9hZl9JOSe7v8vveQEZ9v0hHaw2EKBqnEtaTaNSN6ILqwYul1ex~8GUFzCjut225yOwAkBFe2-4JMkZgfogJho3s89jXS-5RKO~7jcYlq0p2byCFgdzTa8kkRPGkgqf46y1dqzI1Nr4DKg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tyler City Council on July 9 authorized the city manager to approve Northeast Texas Regional Materials Recovery Facility (NetX) as the successful bidder for bid 25 0 7 1 to resume curbside recycling collection.

Leroy, the presenting staff member, summarized the background: a structure fire at the prior processing facility in June 2024 paused the city’s curbside recycling program; one bid was received for the current procurement — NetX at $75 per ton — which staff said returns processing costs to near pre-fire levels. The recommended award is for a one-year term with up to five one-year renewals.

Council members asked which other cities use NetX; staff said Longview already is using NetX and that Longview materials were being processed. Leroy said if the contract award is approved, staff would release a press release and could include a flyer with upcoming water bills and push notifications through the Tyler app and Tyler Talks Trash to inform customers that service would resume on July 14 for households that retained bins.

Council Member Curtis moved to approve; Council Member Wynn seconded and the mayor called the motion carried by voice vote. Staff noted customers who previously canceled must re-enroll for pickup; containers left in place will be resumed.

The contract award authorizes the city manager to finalize agreement terms with NetX; specific contract documents and the executed agreement were not included in the transcript.","After a 2024 facility fire paused curbside recycling, council authorized awarding bid 25 0 7 1 to NetX at $75 per ton, allowing the program to restart July 14; staff will issue a press release and recommended bill inserts for outreach.","actionData","errors"]

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