AVISO DE HALLAZGO DE IMPACTO NINGÚN SIGNIFICATIVO

Y AVISO DE INTENCIÓN DE SOLICITAR LA LIBERACIÓN DE FONDOS

18/8/2022

Ciudad de Strawn

118 E. Housley Street

Strawn, Texas 76475-5114

(254) 672-5311

Estos avisos deberán cumplir con dos procedimientos separados pero relacionados requisitos para las actividades que llevará a cabo la Ciudad de Strawn.

SOLICITUD DE LIBERACIÓN DE FONDOS

El 7 de septiembre de 2022 o alrededor de esa fecha , la ciudad de Strawn presentará una solicitud al Departamento de Agricultura de Texas para la liberación de fondos del Programa de Subsidios en Bloque para el Desarrollo Comunitario en virtud de la Sección 104 del Título I de la Ley de Vivienda y Desarrollo Comunitario de 1974, según enmendado, para llevar a cabo un proyecto conocido comoStrawn CDM21-0314 - Revitalización del centro - EA con el fin de realizar mejoras en el centro para eliminar las condiciones de tugurio y deterioro y aumentar la seguridad de los peatones y la actividad económica por un costo estimado de $350,000.00 en HUD fondos y $52,500.00 en fondos que no son de HUD. 

DESCRIPCIÓN

Mejoras en el Centro

Reconstrucción de aceras y mejoras de accesibilidad en Central Avenue y Housley Street.

Distrito Centro - 03L

Reconstruir e instalar aproximadamente ochocientos ochenta pies lineales (880 lf) de acera de concreto, ochocientos cincuenta pies lineales (850 lf) de bordillo y cuneta, nueve (9) rampas ADA, instalar doce (12) luces para peatones y componentes eléctricos, reparación de pavimentos, reparación de pavimentos relacionada y todos los accesorios asociados.

Servicios profesionales que incluyen actividades de administrador de subvenciones e ingeniero de proyectos.

UBICACIÓN:

Todo el trabajo se llevará a cabo en la ciudad de Strawn, condado de Palo Pinto, Texas, en las siguientes ubicaciones:

• Central Avenue desde N. Front St. hasta aproximadamente 150 LF al norte de Housley St.
• Housley St. desde 150 pies al oeste de Central Ave. a 150 pies al este de Central Ave.

Actividades alternativas del proyecto si los fondos lo permiten:

Reconstrucción de trescientos veinte pies lineales (320 pies cuadrados) de aceras de concreto, instalación de dos (2) rampas ADA y cuatro (4) luces para peatones. .

Ubicación:

• Central Avenue desde Housley St. al sur aproximadamente 170 LF.
  • Acera de hormigón de 170 LF, 1 rampa ADA, 2 semáforos para peatones.
• N. Front St. desde Central Ave. al este aproximadamente 150 LF.
  • Acera de hormigón de 150 LF, 1 rampa ADA, 2 semáforos para peatones.

HALLAZGO DE IMPACTO NO SIGNIFICATIVO

La Ciudad de Strawn ha determinado que el proyecto no tendrá un impacto significativo en el medio ambiente humano. Por lo tanto, no se requiere una Declaración de Impacto Ambiental bajo la Ley Nacional de Política Ambiental de 1969 (NEPA). La información adicional del proyecto se encuentra en el Registro de revisión ambiental (ERR) archivado en el Ayuntamiento de la ciudad de Strawn, 118 East Housley St Strawn, TX y se puede examinar o copiar los días de semana de 8:00 a. m. a 4:00 p. m. :00 PM - 1:00 PM) L.V.

Un Registro de Revisión Ambiental (ERR) que documenta las determinaciones ambientales para este proyecto está archivado en la Ciudad de Strawn, 118 East Housley St Strawn, TX 76475 y se puede examinar o copiar de 8:00 a. m. a 4:00 p. :00 PM - 1:00 PM) L.V.

COMENTARIOS DEL PÚBLICO

Cualquier individuo, grupo o agencia puede enviar comentarios por escrito sobre la ERR a la Ciudad de Strawn a This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  Todos los comentarios recibidos antes del 6 de septiembre de 2022 serán considerados por la ciudad de Strawn antes de autorizar la presentación de una solicitud de liberación de fondos. Los comentarios deben especificar a qué Aviso se dirigen.

CERTIFICACIÓN AMBIENTAL

La Ciudad de Strawn certifica al Estado de Texas que Omer Mallory, en su calidad de Alcalde, consiente en aceptar la jurisdicción de los Tribunales Federales si se inicia una acción para hacer cumplir las responsabilidades en relación con el proceso de revisión ambiental y que estas responsabilidades han sido satisfecho. La aprobación de la certificación por parte del Estado satisface sus responsabilidades conforme a la NEPA y las leyes y autoridades relacionadas, y permite que la Ciudad de Strawn utilice los fondos del Programa.

OBJECIONES A LA LIBERACIÓN DE FONDOS

El Estado aceptará objeciones a su liberación de fondos y la certificación de la Ciudad de Strawn por un período de quince días a partir de la fecha de presentación anticipada o de la recepción real de la solicitud (lo que ocurra más tarde) solo si están en una de las siguientes bases: (a) la certificación no fue ejecutada por el Oficial de Certificación de la Ciudad de Strawn (b) la Ciudad de Strawn omitió un paso o no tomó una decisión o hallazgo requerido por las regulaciones de HUD en 24 CFR parte 58 ;

(c) el beneficiario de la subvención u otros participantes en el proceso de desarrollo han comprometido fondos, incurrido en costos o realizado actividades no autorizadas por 24 CFR Parte 58 antes de la aprobación de una liberación de fondos por parte del Estado; o (d) otra agencia federal que actúa de conformidad con 40 CFR Parte 1504 ha presentado una conclusión por escrito de que el proyecto no es satisfactorio desde el punto de vista de la calidad ambiental. Las objeciones deben prepararse y presentarse de acuerdo con los procedimientos requeridos (24 CFR Parte 58, Sec. 58.76) y deben dirigirse al Departamento de Agricultura de Texas a This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. o PO Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711. Los posibles objetores deben comunicarse con el Estado para verificar el último día real del período de objeción. La interpretación oral gratuita de los documentos relacionados con la subvención CDM21-0314 está disponible en Strawn City Hall 254-672-5311.

Omer Mallory, alcalde

NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT

AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS

8/18/2022

City of Strawn

118 E. Housley Street

Strawn, Texas 76475-5114

(254) 672-5311

These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the City of Strawn.

REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS

On or about 9/7/2022 the City of Strawn will submit a request to the Texas Department of Agriculture for the release of Community Development Block Grant Program funds under Section 104 of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake a project known as Strawn CDM21-0314 - Downtown Revitalization - EA for the purpose of making downtown improvements to eliminate slum and blight conditions and increase pedestrian safety and economic activity for an estimated cost of $350,000.00 in HUD funds and $52,500.00 in non-HUD funds. 

DESCRIPTION

Downtown Improvements

Sidewalk reconstruction and accessibility improvements on Central Avenue and Housley Street.

Downtown District - 03L

Reconstruct and install approximately eight hundred eighty linear feet (880 l.f.) of concrete sidewalk, eight hundred fifty linear feet (850 l.f.) of curb and gutter, nine (9) ADA ramps, install twelve (12) pedestrian lights and electrical components, pavement repair, related pavement repair, and all associated appurtenances.

Professional Services including Grant Administrator and Project Engineer activities.

LOCATION:

All work will occur in the City of Strawn, Palo Pinto County, Texas in the following locations:

• Central Avenue from N. Front St. to approximately 150 LF north of Housley St.
• Housley St. from 150 feet west of Central Ave. to 150 feet east of Central Ave.

Alternative project activities if funds allow:

Reconstruction of three hundred twenty linear feet (320 l.f.) of concrete sidewalks, installation of two (2) ADA ramps, and four (4) pedestrian lights. .

Location:

• Central Avenue from Housley St. south approximately 170 LF.
  • 170 LF concrete sidewalk, 1 ADA ramp, 2 pedestrian lights.
• N. Front St. from Central Ave. east approximately 150 LF.
  • 150 LF concrete sidewalk, 1 ADA ramp, 2 pedestrian lights.

FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT

The City of Strawn has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required.  Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at the City of Strawn City Hall, 118 East Housley St Strawn, TX and may be examined or copied weekdays at 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Closed 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM) M-F.

An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project is on file at the City of Strawn, 118 East Housley St Strawn, TX 76475 and may be examined or copied 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Closed 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM) M-F.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the City of Strawn at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  All comments received by 9/6/2022 will be considered by the City of Strawn prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION

The City of Strawn certifies to the State of Texas that Omer Mallory in their capacity as Mayor consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied.  The State’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the City of Strawn to use Program funds.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS

The State will accept objections to its release of fund and the City of Strawn’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of Strawn (b) the City of Strawn has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58;

(c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by the State; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality.  Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to Texas Department of Agriculture at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or PO Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711.  Potential objectors should contact the State to verify the actual last day of the objection period. Free oral interpretation of documents related to the CDM21-0314 Grant are available at Strawn City Hall 254-672-5311.

Omer Mallory, Mayor

NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT

AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS

8/18/2022

City of Strawn

118 E. Housley Street

Strawn, Texas 76475-5114

(254) 672-5311

These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the City of Strawn.

REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS

On or about 9/7/2022 the City of Strawn will submit a request to the Texas Department of Agriculture for the release of Community Development Block Grant Program funds under Section 104 of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake a project known as Strawn CDM21-0314 - Downtown Revitalization - EA for the purpose of making downtown improvements to eliminate slum and blight conditions and increase pedestrian safety and economic activity for an estimated cost of $350,000.00 in HUD funds and $52,500.00 in non-HUD funds. 

DESCRIPTION

Downtown Improvements

Sidewalk reconstruction and accessibility improvements on Central Avenue and Housley Street.

Downtown District - 03L

Reconstruct and install approximately eight hundred eighty linear feet (880 l.f.) of concrete sidewalk, eight hundred fifty linear feet (850 l.f.) of curb and gutter, nine (9) ADA ramps, install twelve (12) pedestrian lights and electrical components, pavement repair, related pavement repair, and all associated appurtenances.

Professional Services including Grant Administrator and Project Engineer activities.

LOCATION:

All work will occur in the City of Strawn, Palo Pinto County, Texas in the following locations:

• Central Avenue from N. Front St. to approximately 150 LF north of Housley St.
• Housley St. from 150 feet west of Central Ave. to 150 feet east of Central Ave.

Alternative project activities if funds allow:

Reconstruction of three hundred twenty linear feet (320 l.f.) of concrete sidewalks, installation of two (2) ADA ramps, and four (4) pedestrian lights. .

Location:

• Central Avenue from Housley St. south approximately 170 LF.
  • 170 LF concrete sidewalk, 1 ADA ramp, 2 pedestrian lights.
• N. Front St. from Central Ave. east approximately 150 LF.
  • 150 LF concrete sidewalk, 1 ADA ramp, 2 pedestrian lights.

FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT

The City of Strawn has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required.  Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at the City of Strawn City Hall, 118 East Housley St Strawn, TX and may be examined or copied weekdays at 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Closed 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM) M-F.

An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project is on file at the City of Strawn, 118 East Housley St Strawn, TX 76475 and may be examined or copied 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Closed 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM) M-F.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the City of Strawn at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  All comments received by 9/6/2022 will be considered by the City of Strawn prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION

The City of Strawn certifies to the State of Texas that Omer Mallory in their capacity as Mayor consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied.  The State’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the City of Strawn to use Program funds.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS

The State will accept objections to its release of fund and the City of Strawn’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of Strawn (b) the City of Strawn has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58;

(c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by the State; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality.  Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to Texas Department of Agriculture at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or PO Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711.  Potential objectors should contact the State to verify the actual last day of the objection period. Free oral interpretation of documents related to the CDM21-0314 Grant are available at Strawn City Hall 254-672-5311.

Omer Mallory, Mayor

2021 Consumer Confidence Report for Public Water System CITY OF STRAWN

Este reporte incluye información importante sobre el agua para tomar.  Para asistencia en español, favor de llamar al telefono (254) 672-5311.

Definitions and Abbreviations

Definitions and Abbreviations

Information about your Drinking Water

The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells.  As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.

Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants.  The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk.  More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPAs Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800) 426-4791.

Contaminants that may be present in source water include:

-   Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.

-   Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban storm water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming.

-   Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff, and residential uses.

-   Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems.

-   Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.

In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health.

Contaminants may be found in drinking water that may cause taste, color, or odor problems.  These types of problems are not necessarily causes for health concerns.  For more information on taste, odor, or color of drinking water, please contact the system's business office.

You may be more vulnerable than the general population to certain microbial contaminants, such as Cryptosporidium, in drinking water.  Infants, some elderly, or immunocompromised persons such as those undergoing chemotherapy for cancer; persons who have undergone organ transplants; those who are undergoing treatment with steroids; and people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, can be particularly at risk from infections. You should seek advice about drinking water from your physician or health care providers.  Additional guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. We are responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but we cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

Information about Source Water

TCEQ completed an assessment of your source water, and results indicate that some of our sources are susceptible to certain contaminants. The sampling requirements for your water system is based on this susceptibility and previous sample data. Any detections of these contaminants will be found in this Consumer Confidence Report. For more information on source water assessments and protection efforts at our system contact [insert water system contact][insert phone number]

2021 Water Quality Test Results

2021

*The value in the Highest Level or Average Detected column is the highest average of all HAA5 sample results collected at a location over a year

*The value in the Highest Level or Average Detected column is the highest average of all TTHM sample results collected at a location over a year

2021

2021

*EPA considers 50 pCi/L to be the level of concern for beta particles.

Disinfectant Residual

A blank disinfectant residual table has been added to the CCR template, you will need to add data to the fields. Your data can be taken off the Disinfectant Level Quarterly Operating Reports (DLQOR).

Turbidity

Information Statement:  Turbidity is a measurement of the cloudiness of the water caused by suspended particles.  We monitor it because it is a good indicator of water quality and the effectiveness of our filtration system and disinfectants.

Total Organic Carbon

The percentage of Total Organic Carbon (TOC) removal was measured each month and the system met all TOC removal requirements set, unless a TOC violation is noted in the violations section.

Violations

Violations

Violations

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE

TAX AND WATERWORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM

SURPLUS REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION

          NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Strawn, Texas, will convene in the Council Chambers of the Strawn City Hall, 118 East Housley Street, Strawn, Texas at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, August 8, 2022, and, during such meeting, the City Council will consider passage of an ordinance and take such other actions as may be deemed necessary to authorize the issuance of tax and waterworks and sewer system surplus revenue certificates of obligation in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $773,000 for the purpose of paying contractual obligations of the City to be incurred for (1) the planning, design and construction of certain improvements to the City’s water system, such improvements being identified as Texas Water Development Board Project No. 62926; and (2) the payment of professional services and costs of issuance related thereto.  The certificates of obligation will be payable from the levy of an annual ad valorem tax, within the limitations prescribed by law, upon all taxable property within the City and a pledge of the surplus revenues of the City’s Waterworks and Sewer System.  The certificates of obligation are to be issued, and this notice is given, under and pursuant to the provisions of the Certificate of Obligation Act of 1971, as amended, Local Government Code, Section 271.041, et seq.

As further required by Local Government Code Section 271.049(b)(4), the following additional information is provided:

• The current principal of all outstanding debt obligations of the City is $870,000. This amount consists of $417,000 in principal of General Obligation Bonds and $453,000 in principal of Revenue Bonds.
• The current combined principal and interest required to pay all outstanding debt obligations of the City on time and in full is $1,229,634. This amount consists of $521,930 in principal and interest for the City’s General Obligations Bonds and $707,704 in principal and interest for the City’s Revenue Bonds.
• The maximum principal amount of the certificates to be authorized is $773,000.
• The estimated combined principal and interest required to pay the certificates to be authorized on time and in full is approximately $773,000.
• The estimated interest rate for the certificates to be authorized is 0%.
• The maximum maturity date of the certificates to be authorized is September 1, 2055.

Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 271.049(c), an election on the question of the issuance of the certificates will be called if before the time tentatively set for the authorization and issuance or if before the authorization of the certificates, the City Secretary receives a petition signed by at least five percent of the qualified voters of the City protesting the issuance of the certificates, the City may not issue the certificates unless the issuance is approved at an election ordered, held and conducted in the manner provided for bond elections under Chapter 1251, Government Code. 

                                                                                    /s/ Omer Mallory                                   

Mayor, City of Strawn, Texas

01344988;1 NOTICE FOR HIRING BOND COUNSEL The City of Strawn (“City”) will be considering the approval of a contingent fee contract for legal services (“Legal Services Contract”) at the regular meeting of the City Council of the City to be held on June 13, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of the Strawn City Hall located at 118 East Housley, Strawn, Texas. The approval of the Legal Services Contract will be considered in connection with the City’s proposed issuance of tax and waterworks and sewer system surplus revenue certificates of obligation (the “Obligations”). The City intends to select the law firm of Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP (“BHDA”) to serve as the City’s bond counsel in connection with the sale and issuance of the Obligations (the “Issuance”) and any other issuances of public securities by the City during the term of the Legal Services Contract. BHDA has demonstrated that it has the competence, qualifications, and experience required to serve as the City’s bond counsel in connection with the Issuance. BHDA has successfully represented Texas local governments as bond counsel in connection with the issuance of public securities such as the Obligations for over 30 years. BHDA has previously served as bond counsel to the City. Attorneys that represent local governments in transactions such as the Issuance typically are recognized for their work in the specialized area of public finance. The City’s successful sale and issuance of public securities, such as the Issuance, will require the preparation of numerous transactional documents, the compilation of those documents into a transcript, and obtaining the approval of the Attorney General of the State of Texas for the sale of the obligations, as well as other procedural steps. The City does not have any attorneys on staff that have the specialized experience required for a successful sale of the Obligations or other public securities that the City may issue. Each sale of public securities by a local government presents a unique set of legal issues and bond counsel traditionally bills for services on a contingent fee basis. Because bond counsel services are based on a fixed contingency rate, the City can know with certainty the precise amount of the fees before the sale of the public securities, and therefore, can more easily budget and plan for the use of the proceeds. For the preceding reasons, entering into a contingent fee contract for bond counsel services with BHDA is in the best interest of the residents of the City.