NOTICE OF SEALED BID FOR SALE OF REAL PROPERTY – 1248-1250 South Highway 205

NOTICE OF SEALED BID FOR SALE OF REAL PROPERTY The City of McLendon-Chisholm, Texas (the “City”) is accepting sealed bids for the purchase of the following real property (the “Property”) as described in this Notice of Bid Opening: The Property commonly known as McLendon-Chisholm Old Fire Station consisting of approximately 0.130 acres of land, as more particularly described and depicted in Exhibit “A”, attached hereto and incorporated herein. The sale of the Property shall be awarded, solely at the discretion of the City Council, to the bidder submitting a bid in accordance with the terms outlined below, and providing the best value to the City. It is the intention of the City to sell the Property based on the best value bid that is submitted.

If in the judgment of the City Council the bids submitted do not represent the fair value of the Property, the Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

Should any bid be accepted, payment shall be made by earnest money deposit, subject to closing, and shall be deposited with the City or designated escrow agent by, cashier’s check within three days of the award notice. Provisions of the sale of the Property shall include: 1. For the purchase of the real property in “as is” condition; 2. For the conveyance of the Property by special warranty deed; 3. For the Buyer to pay all fees, commissions and costs associated with closing the sale of the Property; 4. For the Buyer to assume all responsibility or liability for any environmental condition affecting the Property, or any clean-up or remediation that may be required by law; 5. For the development of the Property for or other project acceptable to the City. 6. Execute Contract for Sale and Purchase of Real Property.

The Property will be sold “as is” with no warranties or representations as to suitability for any particular use. Conveyance of the Property will be by special warranty deed. By submitting a bid, each bidder agrees to waive and does hereby waive any claim the bidder has or may have against the City of McLendon-Chisholm, Texas, and the City’s respective employees and representatives for the award of damages or attorney fees, arising out of or in connection with the administration, evaluation, or recommendation of any bid, waiver, deletion or amendment of any requirements under this Notice of Bid Opening, acceptance or rejection of any bids, and award of the bid. By submitting a bid, the bidder specifically waives any right to recover or be paid attorney fees from the City of McLendon-Chisholm, Texas, or any of the City’s employees and representatives under any of the provisions of the Texas Uniform Declaratory Judgments Act (Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, Section 37.001, et. seq., as amended). The bidder acknowledges and agrees that this is the intentional relinquishment of a presently existing known right and that there is no disparity of bargaining power between the bidder and the City of McLendon-Chisholm, Texas. By execution and submission of this bid, the bidder hereby represents and warrants to the City that the bidder has read and understands this Notice of Bid Opening and that the bid is made in accordance with the terms stated herein. Bidder acknowledges that it understands all terms herein, which include the waiver provisions, and that it had the right to consult with counsel regarding all applicable documents.

The City reserves the right to waive, delete or amend any of the requirements connected with this bid. Bids shall be delivered in writing to include, name, address, telephone number and e-mail address along with bid price signed by the bidder or an authorized representative, and enclosed in a sealed envelope to:

City of McLendon-Chisholm,
City Administrator,
1371 FM 550,
McLendon-Chisholm,
Texas 75032.

All bids shall be plainly marked “SEALED BID TO PURCHASE REAL PROPERTY.” Bids must be received before 5:00 p.m. on May 30, 2025, and any bid received after that time will not be considered. City staff will publicly open, read and tabulate the bids at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 9, 2025, City Council Chambers, City of McLendon-Chisholm, 1371 FM 550, McLendon-Chisholm, Texas 75032.

Bidders may contact the City of McLendon-Chisholm City Administrator at (972) 524-2077 for clarifications and questions.

Exhibit A

Property ID: 11370
Geographic ID: 0133-0000-0003-01-0R
Tax Office ID: 11370
Legal Description: A0133 K Latham, Tract 3-1, Acres 0.130
Address: 1248-1250 South Highway 205, Rockwall, TX 75032

CITY PLANNER/ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH INSPECTOR

Employment Opportunities

Salary: $75,320 – $101,861 per annum (commensurate with experience)
Position generally starts at the beginning of the scale
Opening Date: May 1, 2025
Closing Date: When filled

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the direct supervision of the City Administrator, the Planner/Environmental Health Officer performs independent work with minimal supervision.  This position will act in administration and enforcement functions associated with land use, zoning regulations and wastewater activities.  Duties include responding to public inquiries and complaints, reviewing plans to determine conformance with City ordinances and urban design guidelines, conducting research and preparing detailed staff reports, presenting information orally and conducting site inspections.  Daily work is based on organizational values.

Essential Functions

  • Respond to the public, developers, etc. on all planning, OSSF/wastewater and environmental health functions/activities.
  • Site Plan Review process.
  • Receive applications for Planning Commission action and Board of Adjustments.
  • Establish databases to aid in the coordination, collection, and analysis of data related to Federal, State, County and City zoning and planning ordinances and codes.
  • Conduct research and prepare detailed staff reports for the City Council, Planning Commission and Board of Adjustments,
  • Attend all City Council, Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment meetings.
  • Assists in the preparation of ordinances and resolutions.
  • Assist in the preparation of amendments to ordinances, subdivision regulations and to the City land use plan.
  • Review plans to determine compliance with City ordinances, landscape ordinances, urban design and wastewater guidelines.
  • Conduct technical research and demographic studies and prepare statistical reports and analysis.
  • Coordinates with municipalities, adjacent county governments and other jurisdictions
  • Coordinate and facilitate development review and pre-submittal meetings with other city departments.
  • Interpret and apply TCEQ and other State regulatory Agency rules and regulations governing the application of OSSF and other environmental public health codes
  • Review application and OSSF design to ensure that proposed site plans and specifications meet all state and county rules and regulations
  • Conduct site and installation inspections and complete necessary documentation of inspections
  • Review subdivision plats for compliance with local and state OSSF rules
  • Work closely with City Administrator to learn specific city issues, plans and nuances.
  • Become completely understanding of the City’s Comprehensive Plan
  • Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with approved plans and permits.
  • Assist in preparation and administration of state and federal grants.
  • Perform other related functions as assigned or apparent.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, urban studies, public administration, geography, or related field
  • One year of relevant experience with a demonstrated ability in most aspects of planning and environmental health
  • Ability to communicate clearly and articulately, both in writing and orally, including the ability to make public presentations.
  • Possession or ability to obtain a Designated Representative (DR) License from the TCEQ and Site Evaluator (SI) License

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in urban planning, urban studies, public administration, geography, or a related field
  • Demonstrated success in a local government planning/environmental health department.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The City of McLendon-Chisholm is committed to complying fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  The job involves desk work which may be interrupted with phone and counter calls.  Involves attendance at meetings in City Hall or off-site and before or after normal working hours.  Frequent site visits to building sites, vacant properties can involve rugged and dirty conditions.

SELECTION PROCESS

Position requires a resume and cover letter (letter of interest) for consideration of application.

Please send resume and cover letter to:

Bev Stibbens, City Administrator
cityadministrator@mclendon-chisholm.com

or mail to:

Bev Stibbens, City Administrator
1371 W. FM 550
McLendon-Chisholm-Texas 75032

RECENT SURVEY INITIAL FINDINGS

The results of the recent City survey are in and an initial preview is shown below. Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey. Full and more in-depth results will be published in June 2025.

 

PUBLIC NOTICE: POSSIBLE QUORUM AT UPCOMING ROCKWALL PRECINCT 3 TOWN HALL MEETING

Precinct 3 Commissioner Lorne Liechty will be Hosting a Town Hall Series with Katrina Pierson at the Heath Community Room, 200 Laurence Drive, Heath on Saturday, April 19, 2025 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm to discuss the Outer Loop road construction project.

There will be no City business conducted during these Town Hall Meetings. All are invited to attend.

PUBLIC NOTICE: POSSIBLE QUORUM AT UPCOMING TOWN HALL MEETINGS

The City of McLendon-Chisholm will be holding a series of Town Hall Meetings introducing and answering questions about the proposed Home Rule Charter which will be presented to the voters in the May 3, 2025 Special Election.

Town Hall Meetings will be held on the following dates:

Wednesday April 9, 2025 6:30 – 7:30
Thursday April 17, 2025 6:30-7:30

There will be no City business conducted during these Town Hall Meetings. The meetings are City Hall, 1371 West FM 550, McLendon-Chisholm. All are invited to attend.

Atmos Energy Encourages Safety For Safe Digging Month

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Did you know more than 50 percent of outside natural gas leaks are caused by digging or construction that disturbs natural gas pipelines? Even minor damage, such as a nick, scrape, or dent in a pipeline or its coating, can weaken the pipeline and lead to a future leak.

Since 2008, April has been designated National Safe Digging Month, and in an effort to reduce excavation damage, Atmos Energy joins the Common Ground Alliance (CGA) to encourage homeowners, contractors, and any professional excavator to keep communities safe by calling 811 before any digging project.

“With the arrival of spring, warmer temperatures offer ideal conditions to revitalize your home landscaping or plant your first personal herb garden,” said Lance Ehler, Atmos Energy damage prevention manager. “If your backyard beautification project requires heavy equipment or power tools, before grabbing the shovel, make sure all underground utility lines have been located and marked. Digging without knowing the approximate location of underground utilities can result in disruptions to critical services, serious injuries, and costly repairs to underground utility lines.”

The ‘Call 811’ national service is free, safe, and required by law. Everyone who contacts 811 a few days before digging is connected to a local notification center that will take the caller’s information and communicate it to local utility companies. Professional locators will then visit the dig site to mark the approximate location of underground utility lines with spray paint, flags, or both. Please visit 811beforeyoudig.com for complete information.

“Pipelines carry natural gas around the clock to more than 189 million Americans and 5.8 million businesses, yet we seldom notice these energy superhighways because they are underground,” said Ehler. “The partnership between utilities, excavators, and communities is crucial in maintaining safe, reliable natural gas service.”

Atmos Energy has been and will continue to be a champion for damage prevention. As part of National Safe Digging Month, Atmos Energy asks everyone to become a safety ambassador by taking the Atmos Energy Call 811 Pledge at atmosenergy.com/call811pledge. As a safety ambassador, you will pledge to share about the importance of calling 811 before a digging project, along with educating others about the value of knowing the location of underground utility lines. Together, we can promote natural gas safety!

Steps to safe digging in English and Spanish.