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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2004-07-12 Agendas CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PRE-COUNCIL AGENDA JULY 12, 2004 - 6:15 P.M. For the Meeting conducted at the North Richland Hills City Hall - Pre-Council Chambers 7301 Northeast Loop 820. NUMBER ITEM ACTION TAKEN 1. Discuss Items from Regular July 12, 2004 City Council MeetinQ (5 Minutes) IR 2004-075 Discuss Dates for Goals Setting Work Session (10 Minutes) *Executive Session - The Council may Enter into Closed 3. Executive Session to Discuss the Following: a) Consultation with City Attorney on Litigation as Authorized by Government Code §551.071 - Blue Line Ice . 4. ., Adjournment *Closed due to subject matter as provided by the Open Meetings Law. If any action is contemplated, it will be taken in open session. PÇ>STED ., r~ h~ DatI.' \b~OO 6,.K'\ . Time ~+- . City Secretary lJvt b-i) t ~ ¡,J~ 07/12/04 City Council Agenda Page 1 of 4 By CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA JULY 12, 2004 - 7:00 PM For the Meeting conducted at the North Richland Hills City Hall Council Chambers 7301 Northeast Loop 820, at 7:00 p.m. The below listed items are placed on the Agenda for discussion and/or action. 1. Items on the consent agenda will be voted on in one motion unless a Council Member asks for separate discussion. 2. The Council reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any of the items listed on this Agenda, whenever it is considered necessary and legally justified under the Open Meetings Act. 3. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need assistance should contact the City Secretary's office at 817-427-6060 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. NUMBER ITEM ACTION TAKEN 1. Call to Order 2. Invocation - Councilwoman Cox 3. Pledge - Councilwoman Cox 4. Special Presentations 5. Citizens Presentation 6. Removal of Item( s) from the Consent AQenda 07/12/04 City Council Agenda Page 2 of 4 NUMBER ITEM ACTION TAKEN 7. Consent a. Minutes of the June 23, 2004 Council Agenda Work Session b. Minutes of the June 29, 2004 Council Meeting PU 2004-031 c. Award Bid for Document Scanners to Amherst Technologies in the Amount of $34,282 PU 2004-032 d. Authorize Contract for Firefighter Bunker Gear With Casco Industries Through the City of Fort Worth Interlocal Purchasing Agreement - Resolution No. 2004-044 PU 2004-033 e. Award Contract for Aquatic Chemical Supplies to D.C.C, Inc. and Brenntag Southwest, I nc PU 2004-034 f. Contract with Tarrant County for Collection of City Property Taxes- Resolution 2004-045 8. PZ 2004-08 Public Hearing and Consideration of a Request from Greater NRH Realty Partners, LTD. for a Zoning Change from "AG" Agriculture to "R-2" Residential District (Located in the 7400 block of Hightower Drive - 5.792 acres) - Ordinance No. 2790 9. FP 2004-01 Consideration of a Request from Greater NRH Realty partners, LTD. to Approve the Final Plat of Northridge Meadows Addition Phase II (Located North of 7415 Hightower Drive and West of Northridge Meadows Phase I - 5.792 acres) 10. RP 2004-02 Public Hearing and Consideration of a Request from Alamo Custom Builders, Inc. to Approve the Final Plat of Lots 18R and 20R-1, Block 1 Northridge Meadows, Phase 1 Addition Being a Replat of Lots 18, 19R and 20R, Block 1 Northridge Meadows Phase 1 Addition (Located on Ridge Peak Drive - .667 acres) 07/12/04 City Council Agenda Page 3 of 4 NUMBER ITEM ACTION TAKEN 11. PZ 2004-10 Public Hearing and Consideration of a Request from Angel Freeze for a Zoning Change from "AG" Agriculture District to "R-2" Residential District (Located in the 7700 Block of Chapman Road - 1.505 acres) - Ordinance No. 2791 12. SP 2004-01 Consideration of a Request by Don Phifer on behalf of Phifer/Hogan Realty LLC for Site Plan Approval of a Proposed Office Building on Lot 2, Block 1, Country Place Estates (Located in the 7900 Block of Davis Boulevard - .5191 acres) 13. RP 2004-01 Public Hearing and Consideration of a Request from Fountain Ridge, Ltd. to Approve the Final Plat of Lots 10R -17R, Block 5 Fountain Ridge Addition being a Replat of Lots 10-17, Block 5 Fountain Ridge Addition (Located in the 5900 Block of Davis Boulevard - 1.421 acres) 14. GN 2004-057 Public Hearing and Allocation of Funds - 2004 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant 15. GN 2004-058 Appointments to Construction Code of Appeals 16. GN 2004-059 Appointments to Boards/Commissions (Places 2 & 6) 17. Action on Any Item Discussed in Executive Session listed on Pre-Council AQenda 18. Information and Reports - Mayor Pro Tem Whitson 19. Adjournment P.Ot S(TED 'tt~ DatI.' \ () " ~ 0 Ú() . 07/12/04 City Council Agenda Page 4 of 4 Time ~J ~ iÆ.~S~'~ South Grapevine Corridor Strategy Oversight Committee Tuesday, July 6,2004 Richland Hills City Hall Council Chambers 3200 Diana Drive 6:00 P.M. 1. Welcome Marty Harrison 2. Introduction of Oversight Committee Marty Harrison Jim McKnight Kenney Davis Frank Metts JoAnn Johnson 3. Introduction of Support Staff Committees & Council Priorities John Pitstick Planning, Implementation & Funding Marketing & Image Mixed Use Development 4. Consideration of Future Meeting Dates 5. Consideration of At-Large Member 6. General Discussion (Future Considerations - Electing Chairperson, Establishing Funding Efforts for Corridors) 7. Adjournment INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL No. IR 2004-075 ~ Date: T Subject: July 12, 2004 Possible Dates for Goals Setting Worksession For the past several years, we have held a Goals Setting Session with City Council to look at the future direction of the City. We are working toward a session for this Fall and would appreciate knowing Council's preferences on possible dates. Following are some dates that we thought could possibly work: November 2 and 3 November 5 and 6 November 12 and 13 November 16 and 17 November 19 and 20 Tuesday and Wednesday Friday and Saturday Friday and Saturday . Tuesday and Wednesqay Friday and Saturday In the past we have used approximately one and a half (1 %) days, starting about noon or 1 :00 p.m. and going through the next day to 4:00 p.m. or 5:00 p.m. Would' you please look at your calendars to see if any of these dates would be workable for 'you. If the dates listed conflict with your calendar please bring possible dates for consideration and discussion. Staff needs to begin preparation for facility arrangements as well as coordinate with the facilitator. We will plan to discuss this at the Pre-Council meeting on Monday. Respectfully Submitted, \.~/.'~ ' . '. ~ Larry J. Cunningham City Manager LJC/ag '-- ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 - JUNE 23, 2004 - 4:00 P.M. City Council Present: Mayor Oscar Trevino Mayor Pro Tem David Whitson Councilman John H. Lewis Councilwoman Jo Cox Councilman Frank Metts, Jr. Councilwoman JoAnn Johnson Councilwoman Nancy Bielik Councilman Tim Welch (present at 4:22 p.m.) Staff Present: Larry J. Cunningham, City Manager Richard Torres, Assistant City Manager Ogden Bo Bass, Assistant City Manager Karen Bostic, Managing Director of Fiscal & Admin. Services Paulette Hartman, Assistant to the City Manager Patricia Hutson, City Secretary Larry Koonce, Director of Finance Clay Caruthers, Budget Manager Patrick Hillis, Human Resources Director Cameron Rowland, Human Resources Coordinator 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Trevino called the work session to order at 4:03 p.m. 2. IR 2004-066 DISCUSS CITY'S GROUP HEALTH PLAN City Manager Cunningham advised staff would be providing a mid-year update on the status of the city's health insurance program as well as discussing proposed changes to the health plan for 2005. Mr. Cunningham presented an outline of what staff would present. Mr. Patrick Hills, Human Resources Director, presented a PowerPoint presentation highlighting the performance of the health plan, major medical claims and projected health claims cost for fiscal year 2005. Mr. Hillis discussed the rising cost of health care cost in both the public and private sector and the challenges it presented. Council was briefed on the plan's performance and changes to the plan since presented last year. Council was provided with information on statistics for the group medical plan. Council was advised that about a nine percent increase was being budgeted for next year. The City Council Work Session Minutes June 23, 2004 Page 2 of 5 City is proposing to increase participant contributions and proposing cost sharing of 82% for City and 18% for the participants. Councilman Welch present at 4:22 p.m. Mr. Preston Pomykal, McGriff, Seibels & Williams of Texas, Inc., Health Advisor to the City, gave a general overview of self insuring a health plan, stop-loss insurance, and fully insuring a health plan. He discussed the definition of each, objectives and advantages and how each works. Mr. Pomykal discussed with Council the difference between self insurance and fully insuring a health plan. Mr. Pomykal explained when it is beneficial to be fully insured and why it is beneficial for the city to self-insure its medical plan. Council was provided with a cost analysis for a fully insured versus self- insured plan for fiscal year 2005. Mr. Larrry Koonce, Finance Director, briefed the Council on rebuilding the Health Plan reserves. Council was given information on the history of the reserves. Council was advised it was projected that $1.6 million would be needed in reserves by 2010. Mr. Koonce presented four funding options to rebuild the health insurance reserves. Mr. Hillis reviewed proposed strategies for the next year. Council was advised that the City would be seeking fully and self-insured quotes from large carriers, an increase in the monthly medical and dental premiums, adding a fourth premium tier and making various plan design changes to deductibles and medical co-pays. No changes are being proposed next year to the prescription program. Mr. Pomykal presented information on adding a third option to the city's plan - a Consumer Driven Healthcare Plan. Mr. Hills presented the proposed 2005 monthly premiums and the medical plan changes for 2005. Council was in favor of continuing with a self-insured plan, but Staff is to proceed with obtaining quotes on a fully-insured plan. Council consensus was to proceed with Option 1 for the reserving strategy and proceed with the changes to the health plan effective 2005. RECESS & BACK TO ORDER Mayor Trevino recessed the work session at 5:54 p.m. The work session was called back to order by Mayor Trevino at 6:13 p.m. with all Council members present and the following staff members present: Larry J. Cunningham, City Manager; Richard Torres, Assistant City Manager; Ogden Bo Bass, Assistant City Manager; Karen Bostic, Managing Director of Fiscal & Admin. Services; Paulette Hartman, Assistant to the City Manager; Larry Koonce, Director of Finance; Clay Caruthers, Budget Manager; Margaret Ragus; and Budget Analyst; Ann Fuller, Financial Analyst. Mr. Cunningham presented opening comments. The purpose is to provide Council with preliminary information on the proposed 2004/05 budget, bring to Council's attention some pressing service and financial matters that will affect the budget and update the City Council Work Session Minutes June 23, 2004 Page 3 of 5 Council on the general outlook for the current fiscal year. The Mayor reiterated that information being presented is preliminary. Mr. Koonce, Finance Director, presented information on each of the fund balances for fiscal year ending 2003. Ms. Karen Bostic, Managing Director of Fiscal & Administrative Services, reviewed the current year revenues and expenditures. Ms. Paulette Hartman, Assistant to City Manager, provided an update on legislative issues that could impact the city's budget. Mr. Koonce provided Council with information on the preliminary tax roll for 2004/05. Mr. Koonce explained the effective tax rate and presented information on the preliminary effective tax rate calculation. Mr. Clay Caruthers, Budget Manager, highlighted the preliminary estimated 2004/05 revenues and expenditures. Staff presented Council with policy issues related to the preparation of the 2004/05 budget. Mr. Bass provided information on the Emergency Back-up System. Council was advised needs were largely identified in the recent storms and the resulting multiple day power outages, Staff is investigating options to provide expanded emergency back- up power. Policy questions to be considered are 1) should the city consider expanding its emergency back-up power protection; and 2) should the City consider expanding its emergency back-up power protection to include certain "non-first response" facilities and operations. Council expressed an interest in reviewing emergency response procedures in general. Council expressed interest in having TXU provide an update on what they are doing to prevent future multiple outages and length of time to restore power. Council would like for a TXU representative to update the Council at an upcoming Council meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Whitson asked that Citicable be included in the emergency response assessment. Ms. Bostic discussed the city's compensation plan and market adjustment policy. The policy question to be considered by Council: Is Council willing to consider options for maintaining a competitive compensation plan. Council consensus was they were willing to consider options to maintain competitive compensation. City Council Work Session Minutes June 23, 2004 Page 4 of 5 Mr. Torres provided information on expanding the city's emergency medical service by adding a third front line ambulance. Staff was asked to provide the Council with information on Northeast Transportation Services (NETS). Mr. Torres provided information on the expansion of the park system and the potential need for additional maintenance staff. Councilwoman Bielik brought up a question of neighborhood parks versus community parks and the city's maintenance of parks that are within walled neighborhoods. Councilwoman Bielik suggested using volunteers for maintenance of neighborhood parks through the Homeowners Associations. Mr. Cunningham suggested exploring the use of volunteers such as girls scouts and Keep North Richland Hills Beautiful Commission to help maintain the parks. Mr. Torres presented information on options to use public money to grow the city's economic base. Potential sources of funds could be the 4B sales tax, general fund, and utility fund. The primary use of the 4B sales tax has been for parks and recreation facilities but there are other eligible economic development uses possible. Council was asked to consider if they would be willing to explore the idea of utilizing 4B funds for various economic development incentives and would Council be willing to consider the use of general fund revenues or water and sewer fund revenues for similar economic development activities. Councilwoman Johnson requested a legal opinion on the use of 4B money for economic development versus parks before a decision is made by the Council. Staff presented updates on ongoing projects. Mr. Koonce provided an update on the long range replacement plans for building services and equipment. Mr. Bass updated the Council on the Impact Fee Study and the Water Master Plan. The impact fee process is expected to be complete by early January. Mr. Koonce presented an update on ongoing Utility Rate Study. The study was approved in the 2003/04 budget and began in January 2004. The 2004/05 proposed budget will include current rates and pass through increase. The result of the rate study is proposed for Council consideration in the fall and budget changes will be recommended at the same time. Mr. Bass presented an update on expansion of the Humane Services. Mr. Koonce provided service comparison information to other cities on general services and tax rates. Mr. Caruthers reviewed the budget calendar and key dates. City Council Work Session Minutes June 23, 2004 Page 5 of 5 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the work session at 9:17 p.m. APPROVED: Oscar Trevino - Mayor ATTEST: Patricia Hutson - City Secretary MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 - JUNE 29, 2004 PRE-COUNCIL SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in Pre-Council session on the 29th day of June, 2004 at 5:45 p.m. in the Pre-Council Room prior to the 7:00 regular Council meeting. Present: Oscar Trevino David Whitson John Lewis Jo Cox Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson Nancy Bielik Timothy J. Welch Staff Members: Larry J, Cunningham Richard Torres Karen Bostic Paulette Hartman Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson George Staples John Pitstick Larry Koonce Mike Curtis Clay Caruthers Tom Shockley Call to Order Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilwoman Councilwoman Councilman City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director Administrative/Fiscal Services Assistant to City Manager City Secretary Assistant City Secretary City Attorney Director of Development Finance Director Public Works Director Budget Manager Police Chief Mayor Trevino called the Pre-Council meeting to order at 5:48 p.m. 1. Discuss Items from Regular June 29. 2004 City Council Meeting None. 2. IR 2004-069 Appointment to Big Fossil Watershed Policy Committee Mayor Trevino advised council he and Joe Tolbert were appointed by former Mayor Scoma to serve as the city's representative and alternate representative to the Big Fossil Watershed Policy Committee. Mayor Trevino advised he would appoint Councilman Welch as the city's alternate representative. City Council Minutes June 29,2004 Page 2 3. IR 2004-071 Senior Tax Freeze Options (Limitation of Municipal Tax on Homesteads of Disabled and Elderly) Managing Director of Fiscal/Administrative Services Karen Bostic provided council with facts, projections and options available to the city regarding the senior and disabled tax freeze. Ms. Bostic advised council in September 2003 Texas voters approved a constitutional amendment that authorized a local option tax freeze on residential homesteads of persons disabled or 65 years of age or older. Citizens of North Richland Hills by 85% supported the amendment to have decision available at local level. State Law, which allowed the tax freeze option, took effect January 1, 2004. The tax freeze is a local option and is not mandated by State. The freeze may be implemented by the Council by passage of an ordinance or by election if 5% of the city's registered voters present a petition requesting an election. The tax freeze ensures that seniors or disabled persons will not have a higher municipal tax bill on their residential homestead from what was paid in the first year when the tax freeze was implemented and/or when the resident turns 65 or becomes disabled. The only exception is if there are improvements made to the residence. The tax freeze is not actually a "freeze"; a senior or disabled person's tax liability can increase if improvements are made to their residence. The tax freeze of an eligible senior or disabled person may be passed on to their spouse if they are 55 years of age or older at the time of the person's death. A citizen benefiting from the freeze may move to another home in North Richland Hills and carry the freeze to the new home at the same percentage. The tax freeze is legally independent of the senior and disabled tax exemption offered by North Richland Hills. Once the tax freeze is implemented it may not be repealed or rescinded. Ms. Bostic explained the following options: Option 1 - Maintain status quo by continuing forward with the city's $36,000 senior and disabled exemption without implementing the freeze. Option 2 - Adopt the tax freeze beginning in tax year 2004 and repeal the senior and disabled exemption effective tax year 2005. Option 3 - Implement the tax freeze and repeal the exemption in 2004. Option 4 - Implement the freeze in 2004 and carry the current exemption forward. Option 5 - Make adjustments to the senior and disabled exemption in the future to maintain an acceptable ratio of exemption to average home value, which is currently 33%. To maintain the 33% ratio over the next 5 years, the city would need to adopt senior and disabled exemptions equal to $37,300 (FY 2004/50), $39,200 (FY 2005/06), $41,200 (FY 2006/07), $43,200 (FY 2007/08), and $45,400 (FY 2008/09). City Council Minutes June 29, 2004 Page 3 Adjournment Mayor Trevino announced at 6:06 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to the regular Council meeting. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order June 29, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Oscar Trevino David Whitson John Lewis Jo Cox Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson Nancy Bielik Timothy J. Welch Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilwoman Councilwoman Councilman Staff: Larry J. Cunningham Richard Torres Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson George Staples City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Assistant City Secretary Attorney 2. INVOCATION Councilman Whitson gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE City Council Minutes June 29, 2004 Page 4 Councilman Whitson led the pledge of allegiance. 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Yard of the month - Councilman Welch and Keep North Richland Hills Beautiful Commission member Bill Stewart presented certificates to the following yard of the month recipients. J. D. Cornelius, 3800 Park Oaks Court; Bobby & Ann Kennedy, 4609 Deville Drive; Terry & Betty Walker, 6612 Hillside Court; Ron & Helen Ferguson, 5612 Bogota; Catherine Roberts, 6017 Auglon; Brett & Dena Rejcek, 6905 Briardale Drive; Charles & Patsy Mellärd, 6805 North Oaks Drive; Laughlin Family, 7845 Hidden Oaks Drive; Thomas M. Wells, Jr., 7905 Shady Oaks; Texas SmartScape Winner Danny & Carolyn Daniel, 6704 Oliver Drive and Business Landscape Winner Alexander's Landscape & Irrigation, Inc., 7709 Davis Blvd. 5. CITIZENS PRESENTATION None. 6. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. 7. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED A. MINUTES OF THE JUNE 14,2004 COUNCIL MEETING City Council Minutes June 29,2004 Page 5 B. GN 2004-050 2004 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT AND SETTING PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION NO. 2004-040 C. PU 2004-030 EXTENSION OF CONTRACT WITH DELOITTE & TOUCHE, LLP FOR PROFESSIONAL AUDITING SERVICES AND APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2004-041 COUNCILMAN LEWIS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN WHITSON TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 8. GN 2004-051 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED TEXT REVISIONS TO ORDINANCE NO. 1847 ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING THE AMOUNT OF TIME TO APPEAL DECISIONS RENDERED BY THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, CLARIFYING THE AMOUNT OF FINES FOR CONVICTION OF PERSONS FOUND IN VIOLATION OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ELIMINATING THE 10 DAY PUBLICATION PERIOD FOR CONSIDERATION OF TEXT AMENDMENTS BY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION - ORDINANCE NO. 2787 APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing. City Attorney George Staples advised council certain sections of the Zoning Ordinance were not consistent with the Texas Local Government Code and that he proposed the following text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. Section NO.1 - reduces the amount of time for an individual to appeal a Zoning Board of Adjustment decision to District Court from 30 days to 10 days; Section No.2 - raises the maximum amount of penalty for individuals found in violation of the Zoning Ordinance from $200 to $2,000 per day; Section NO.3 - reduces the required Planning and Zoning Commission public hearing notification for Zoning Ordinance text amendments from one (1) newspaper publication ten (10) days prior to the Commission's public hearing to no notice required. Note: a newspaper publication 15 days before public hearing consideration of text amendments by the City Council is still required. ._~-....~~----~--~.~~._-_.~-----'~._'_.._"- City Council Minutes June 29, 2004 Page 6 Councilwoman Bielik asked why Section 3 was included in ordinance when the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend keeping the 10-day newspaper publication before Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Staples advised council he prepared ordinance for council consideration and to advise them of State Law requirements. City Manager Larry J. Cunningham advised council staff had no problem eliminating Section 3 from ordinance. Staff's suggestion was to follow State Law with reference to ' publication notices. Staff has no problem with ordinance and can follow what was recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mayor Trevino asked if there was anyone wishing to comment on this request. There being no one wishing to speak Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. COUNCILMAN METTS MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2004-051 AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING. AND ZONING COMMISSION. COUNCILMAN LEWIS SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 6-1 with Councilwomen Johnson, Bielik and Councilmen Lewis, Metts, Welch and Mayor Pro Tem Whitson voting for and Councilwoman Cox voting against. 9. GN 2004-052 APPOINTMENTS TO COUNCIL COMMITTEES I BOARDS APPROVED Mayor Trevino advised there are a number of committees that need appointments. The Naming Committee consists of three members; one of which is vacant. Mayor Trevino advised he would like to appoint Councilman Lewis to the unexpired term. Mayor Trevino asked for a show of hands of those in favor of appointing Councilman Lewis to the Naming Committee. Council was in favor and appointed Councilman Lewis to Naming Committee. Mayor Trevino advised the CIP Committee consists of three members and one alternate. At the present time Councilman Welch is the Chair, Councilwoman Johnson is a member and Mayor Trevino is the alternate. Mayor Trevino is nominating Mayor Pro Tern Whitson to fill vacancy on the CIP Committee. Mayor Trevino asked for a show of hands of those in favor of appointing Mayor Pro Tem Whitson to the CIP Committee. Council was in favor and appointed Mayor Pro Tem Whitson to the CIP Committee. Mayor Trevino advised there were several board and council committees in which the council nominates and approves appointments. The Fort Worth Water Committee and City Council Minutes June 29,2004 Page 7 Fort Worth Wastewater Committee and both are voting members. Mayor Trevino advised he believed the same person should serve on both committees. MAYOR PRO TEM WHITSON RECOMMENDED COUNCILMAN WELCH AS A VOTING MEMBER OF THE FORT WORTH WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMITTEE. COUNCILMAN METTS SECONDED THE NOMINATION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. Mayor Trevino advised the Park and Recreation Facilities Development Corporation Place 4 is currently vacant and Mayor Pro Tem Whitson, Mayor Trevino, Janie McGuigan and Brad Greene are members of the committee. Mayor Trevino asked for a nomination for Place 4. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO NOMINATE COUNCILWOMAN Cox TO PLACE 4. COUNCILMAN LEWIS SECONDED NOMINATION. Mayor Pro Tem Whitson nominated Councilman Lewis. Councilman Lewis advised council he already served on the Park and Recreation Facilities Development Corporation. Motion to approve carried 7-0. Mayor Trevino advised the Animal Control Shelter and Advisory Committee has two vacancies. The vacancies occur in Place 2 (City Official) and Place 3 (Employee of Animal Shelter). MAYOR TREVINO ADVISED HE WOULD UKE TO NOMINATE JOANN STOUT TO PLACE 3. COUNCILMAN METTS NOMINATED COUNCILMAN LEWIS TO PLACE 2. MAYOR PRO TEM WHITSON ADVISED PAM BURNEY NEEDED TO BE REAPPOINTED AND MADE THE NOMINATION TO REAPPOINT PAM BURNEY. Motion to approve carried 7-0. City Secretary Patricia Hutson brought to council's attention that Place 1, 3, 5 and 7 on the Park and Recreation Facilities Development Corporation need to be appointed or reappointed. Mayor Trevino asked for a motion to reappoint Mayor Pro Tem Whitson, Mayor Trevino, Janie McGuigan and Brad Greene to the Park and Recreation Facilities Development Corporation. City Council Minutes June 29, 2004 Page 8 COUNCILMAN WELCH MOTIONED TO REAPPOINT MAYOR PRO TEM WHITSON, MAYOR TREVINO, JANIE MCGUIGAN AND BRAD GREENE TO THE PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. COUNCILMAN METTS SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. ' MAYOR PRO TEM WHITSON MOVED TO ACCEPT ALL APPOINTMENTS AS DISCUSSED BY COUNCIL. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 10. GN 2004-053 APPOINTMENTS TO CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION APPROVED Mayor Trevino advised terms on the Civil Service Commission expire June 30, 2004. Mayor Trevino advised he is requesting the following be appointed to the Civil Service Commission: Place 1 - Sally Bustamante, Place 2 September Daniel, Place 4 Dick Bartek and Ex Officio - Brent Barrow. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO ACCEPT NOMINATIONS. COUNCILMAN LEWIS SECONDED MOTION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 11. GN 2004-054 APPOINTMENT OF ONE BOARD DELEGATE TO REINVESTMENT ZONE NO.1 AND TWO BOARD DELEGATES TO REINVESTMENT ZONE NO.2 APPROVED Mayor Trevino advised there is a vacancy on Reinvestment Zone No. 1 and two vacancies on Reinvestment Zone No.2. Mayor Trevino advised elected officials currently serving on Reinvestment Zone NO.1 are Mayor Trevino, Mayor Pro Tem Whitson, Councilman Metts and Councilwoman Johnson. Mayor Trevino called for a nomination for the vacancy on Reinvestment Zone NO.1. MAYOR PRO TEM WHITSON MOVED TO APPOINT COUNCILMAN LEWIS TO REINVESTMENT ZONE No.1.. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION. City Council Minutes June 29,2004 Page 9 Mayor Trevino advised bylaws of the Reinvestment Zone No.2 state that a nine- member Board is to consist of six members appointed by the City Council. Elected officials currently sitting on board are Mayor Pro Tem Whitson, Councilman Metts, Councilwoman Johnson and Mayor Trevino. MAYOR PRO TEM WHITSON MOVED TO APPOINT COUNCILMAN WELCH AND COUNCILMAN LEWIS TO REINVESTMENT ZONE No.2. COUNCILWOMAN Cox MOVED TO NOMINATE COUNCILWOMAN BIEUK TO PLACE 2 ON REINVESTMENT ZONE No.2. Mayor Trevino advised council they were going to vote on the nomination for Reinvestment Zone NO.1. Motion to approve the nomination of Councilman Lewis to Reinvestment Zone No. 1 carried 7-0. COUNCILMAN METTS MADE A MOTION TO CEASE NOMINATIONS FOR REINVESTMENT ZONE No. 2. Mayor Trevino advised council would now act on nomination for Councilman Lewis for Reinvestment Zone NO.2. Motion to approve carried 7-0. Mayor Trevino advised council would now act on nomination for Councilman Welch in lieu of Councilwoman Bielik for Reinvestment Zone No.2. Motion to approve carried 4-3 in favor of Councilman Welch; with Councilmen Lewis, Metts, Welch, Mayor Pro Tem Whitson voting for and Councilwomen Cox, Johnson and Bielik voting against. 12. GN 2004-055 APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS/COMMISSIONS (PLACE 4 AND ALTERNATE I EX OFFICIO POSITIONS) APPROVED Mayor Trevino advised council the following are appointments to boards and commission for Place 4 and Alternate/Ex Officio positions. Mayor Trevino advised appointments to Places 2 and 6 will be brought to council at a future meeting. Mayor Trevino read the following nominations: City Council Minutes June 29,2004 Page 10 Beautification Commission Place 4 Alternate Monique Hester Sarah Enfinger term expires 6/30/2006 term expires 6/30/2006 Board of Adjustment Place 4 Funda Kunkel term expires 6/30/2006 Substandard Building Board (Formerly Board of Appeals) Place 4 Phillip E. Orr, Jr. term expires 6/30/2006 Library Board Place 4 Kay Schmidt term expires 6/30/2006 Park & Recreation Board Place 4 Alternate Marlin Miller Kim Kirby term expires 6/30/2006 term expires 6/30/2006 Planning & Zoning Commission and Capital Improvement Advisory Committee Place 4 Randy Shiflet term expires 6/30/2006 Ex Officio Suzy Compton term expires 6/30/2006 Teen Court Advisory Board Place 4 Doug Stamps term expires 6/30/2006 COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO ACCEPT NOMINATIONS. COUNCILMAN METTS SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 13. GN 2004-056 PUBLIC HEARING ON SENIOR TAX FREEZE APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing. Managing Director Karen Bostic summarized item for council. Ms. Bostic advised council has had interest expressed to enact a tax freeze for seniors and disabled persons. It was the consensus of council to wait on any action until the special legislative session was convened and decisions made regarding school financing as there had been many proposals made regarding property tax provisions that would impact cities in Texas. Since the legislature has concluded a special session with no decision; Council at the May 24, 2004 meeting discussed options for calling an election - "--'<.._.'".~------"--- City Council Minutes June 29,2004 Page 11 for a tax freeze for seniors and disabled persons. The City Attorney provided options for council and their consensus was for staff to prepare a report regarding the financial impact of the tax freeze in North Richland Hills. Ms. Bostic reviewed exemption options and the financial impact of each option to the City. The options discussed were: 1. Continue $36,000 senior/disabled exemption 2. Adopt freeze '04 and grandfather current exemption 3. Adopt freeze '04 and repeal exemption '04 4. Adopt freeze '04 and continue $36K exempt 5. No freeze / annual exemption increase Staff has placed the public hearing on the agenda to receive citizen comment. ·In addition to the public hearing staff has also placed two other items on the agenda for council consideration which are a resolution calling for an election and an ordinance enacting the tax freeze. The following spoke in opposition of the tax freeze: Marlin Miller, 5109 Susan Lee Lane; Douglas Gilliland, 4901 Strummer Drive; John Benson, 6424 Heidelburg; Jerry Henry, 8308 Valley Oaks Drive and Oscar Lochridge, 4913 Reynolds Road. Mr. Lochridge is not in favor of the tax freeze, but agrees for dispensation for disabled citizens. The following spoke in favor of the tax freeze: Ron West, 6304 Glenview; Herb Parsons, 7701 Turner Drive; Charles Cole, 6125 Riviera; Marvin Reed, 8008 Limerick who is in favor of option 4; Star Autrey; 5807 Crestwood Circle East; Fred Butz, 6552 Reynolds Road and Jay Garner, 6408 Devonshire. The following spoke in favor of an election and education of the people regarding the financial impact to the city of North Richland Hills: Beth Suter, 7817 Amy Lane; Bill Gibbs, 8612 Olmstead Terrace and Sue Turnage, 6213 Skylark Circle. Mayor Trevino read into record an e-mail received from Tom Suggs who is in favor of the tax freeze. Mayor Trevino also read an e-mail received from Lin Herdman who is opposed to the senior tax freeze. Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. City Council Minutes June 29, 2004 Page 12 Councilman Welch advised council he is in favor of having an election to determine if the citizens of North Richland Hills want to enact the senior tax freeze. Councilman Welch said he was in favor of having the election September 11, 2004. COUNCILMAN WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION No. 2004-042 FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2004. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION. Mayor Trevino advised he would move forward to item 14. 14. GN 2004-057 CONSIDER RESOLUTION CALLING ELECTION TO SUBMIT SENIOR TAX FREEZE - RESOLUTION NO. 2004-042 APPROVED Councilwoman Cox asked for clarification on the election. Councilwoman Cox asked if this election would be non-binding election or binding referendum. Mayor Trevino advised council if resolution is passed to call election for September 11, 2004 the citizens will determine if they want council to enact the senior tax freeze. If the Attorney General finds election to be non-binding and the citizens voted for approval of senior tax freeze the resolution provides that the council would approve an ordinance enacting the senior tax freeze. Council discussed the following: future of North Richland Hills if tax freeze is enacted, 85% approval for constitutional amendment giving municipalities option to enact senior freeze, irrevocability of enacting senior tax freeze, non-binding vs. binding election, option of increasing exemptions in lieu of enacting senior tax freeze, percentage of Texas cities who have actually passed the senior tax freeze and if election is to be held that the public be educated with regard to financial impact and that the information be broadcast on Citicable. Mayor Trevino made comments regarding those comments made during public hearing with respect to Hometown, Tax Increment Financing District (TIF) and the Library. Councilman Welch made motion during item 13. Motion to approve carried 6-1; with Councilmen Lewis, Metts, Welch, Mayor Pro Tem Whitson and Councilwomen Cox, Johnson voting for and Councilwoman Bielik voting against. City Council Minutes June 29, 2004 Page 13 15. GN 2004-058 CONSIDER ORDINANCE ENACTING SENIOR TAX FREEZE - ORDINANCE NO. 2789 TABLED MAYOR PRO TEM WHITSON MOVED TO TABLE ITEM UNTIL AFTER THE SEPTEMBER 11,2004 ELECTION. COUNCILMAN LEWIS SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to table carried 6-1; with Councilmen Lewis, Metts, Welch, Mayor Pro Tem Whitson and Councilwomen Cox and Johnson voting for and Councilwoman Bielik voting against. 16. ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON PRE- COUNCIL AGENDA None. 17. INFORMATION AND REPORTS Councilwoman Johnson made the following announcements. All City offices will be closed Monday July 5th in observance of Independence Day. Garbage will be collected as usual. Come join the crowd for NRH20 Dive-in movies! The Dive-in movie for Friday July 2nd is "Charlotte's Web". The movie will start at dusk. For more information call 817-427-6500 or go to www.nrh20.com . Celebrate Independence Day with our neighbors in Bedford! This year NRH is a proud sponsor for the City of Bedford Independence Day Event, and we encourage citizens to attend this free event which is being held at Bedford Boys Ranch on July 3rd. For additional information call 817-952-2222 (ext. 514) or visit www.cLbedford.tx.us/4thFest July 3rd Critter Connection North Hills Mall 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. ------.- City Council Minutes June 29, 2004 Page 14 Kudos Korner - Every Council Meeting, we spotlight our employees for the great things they do. Julia Howdeshell, Customer Service Representative, Utility Billing Department - An email was received from a NRH resident commending Howdeshell on an excellent job getting Oncor to replace the street light bulbs on a residential street. The comment was made on the departments monthly survey sent to customers. 18. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 9:22 p.m. Oscar Trevino - Mayor ATTEST: Patricia Hutson - City Secretary CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS \.....- Department: I nformation Services / Finance Council Meeting Date: 7/12/2004 Subject: Award Bid for Document Scanners to Amherst Technologies in the Amount of $34,282 Agenda Number: PU 2004-031 At the January 26, 2004 meeting, Council awarded the contract for an electronic document imaging system to VP Imaging. This system will allow the City to keep and maintain records electronically. This contract includes the Laserfiche software, installation and on- site training. A committee was appointed by the City Managers' office to coordinate this project. The committee has been responsible for overseeing a citywide needs analysis, reviewing the proposal specifications, evaluating the submitted proposals, vendor interviews and site demonstrations and recommending contract award. After the needs analysis was completed, the committee determined that the City Secretary's Office, Finance Department, Police Department and Municipal Court would benefit the most from the document imaging system. The next step in implementing this project will be to purchase the scanning equipment that will be required. Formal bids were solicited for document scanners to be utilized by the above referenced departments. The results are outlined below. '''--.. Amherst Technologies Scantastic Combined Computer Resources Stewart Organization $34,282 $35,276 $37,434 $63,601 Stewart Organization also submitted an alternate bid that was disqualified because it did not meet the minimum specifications. Amherst Technologies met all the specifications and general conditions of the bid and can deliver the equipment within five business days after receipt of order. The bid amount of $34,282 is within the approved budget for this project. Recommendation: To award the bid for document scanners to Amherst Technologies in the amount of $34,282. Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operating Budget Other Finance Review Account Number ~1n.RFi?~_Rn1 7Q.nA. Sufficient Funds Available Budget Director 4~D~Sionat)~ Page 1 of L ~, CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: Finance / Fire Department Council Meeting Date: 7/12/2004 Subject: Authorize AQreement with Casco Industries for Firefiqhter Agenda Number: PU 2004-032 Bunker Gear Through the City of Fort Worth Interlocal Agreement Resolution No. 2004-044 Council approved participation in the City of Fort Worth Cooperative Purchasing Program at the July 13,1998 meeting (PU 98-50). NRH has been participating with Fort Worth for the purchase of fuel since 1998. They currently have an agreement with Casco Industries for firefighter bunker gear. Staff is requesting to participate in this agreement. All bunker gear purchased must meet minimum standards set by the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) and the Texas Commission of Fire Protection. Casco offers gear that meets these standards and there will be cost savings by participating in this agreement. The cost for each set, one jacket and one pair of pants, through this agreement will be $1,002 verses $1,199 per set from the last purchase. Bunker gear is typically replaced every four years depending on the condition and budget availability. This averages 20 to 25 new or replacement sets purchased annually. Casco has a local office and sales representative that will make obtaining new and replacement gear more convenient. The City has been purchasing equipment and miscellaneous supplies from Casco for a number of years and they have always provided '- excellent service and made deliveries in a timely manner. The Local Government Code states that purchases made through a cooperative purchasing agreement satisfy any State law that would require the City to solicit competitive bids. Participation in this program will be cost effective to the City as well as save staff time. Recommendation: To authorize the agreement with Casco Industries for firefighter bunker gear through the City of Fort Worth interlocal agreement and pass Resolution No.. 2004-044 authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement. Finance Review Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operating Budget Other Account Number 001-9003-532.61-20 Sufficient Funds Availa e ().yþo~~, Decartment H d Sian re ~ Budget Director Finance Director Page 1 of -L ." ----<-<.._.__._~---~_.~.".._-------" RESOLUTION NO. 2004-044 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, that: 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the contract with CASCO INDUSTRIES, INC. to provide firefighter bunker gear, as the act and deed of the City. PASSED AND APPROVED this 12th day of July 2004. APPROVED: Oscar Trevino Mayor ATTEST: Patricia Hutson, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: Attorney for the City APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: ~ ce, Director of Finance ~ CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: Finance / Parks and Recreation Council Meeting Date: 7/12/2004 Subject: Award Bid for Aquatic Chemical Supplies to D.C.C. Inc and Brenntag Southwest, Inc. Agenda Number: PU 2004-33 Staff has requested and received bids for the supply of pool chemicals for NRH20 Family Water Park. The bid is comprised of two major chemicals and three minor chemicals that are utilized for sanitizing and balancing the approximately 800,000 gallons of treated pool water at NRH20. The two major chemicals utilized for sanitation are Sodium Hypochlorite (NaOCI) and Muriatic Acid (HCI). An additional minor chemical, Calcium Hypochlorite (OCI) is also included in the bid. Bids were received from three vendors: D.C.C. Inc., BrenntagSouthwest, Inc. and Harcross Chemicals. Harcross Chemicals turned in a no bid for the Sodium Hypochlorite which resulted in two bids being evaluated for this chemical. The following table outlines the bidders' prices and schedules: "- D.C.C, Inc Brennta Southwest Harcross Chenmicals (1) Approximate Annual Usa e Muriatic Acid 1 ,380 al $2,530 $1,505 $1,631 Total $41 ,535 $21,752 $2,111 In evaluating the major portion of the bid, Sodium Hypochlorite, a large difference exists between D.C.C. Inc. and Brenntag Southwest, Inc. However after contacting Brenntag Southwest, Inc., it was determined that NRH20 does not receive sufficient quantities of Sodium Hypochlorite to enable Brenntag Southwest, Inc. to deliver this chemical in a profitable manner. Therefore, staff recommends that D.C.C. receive the bid for the Sodium Hypochlorite. Finance Review Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operating Budget Other Account Number 415-7517-722-66-15 Sufficient F nds al a e Budget Director ~~--- Department Head Signature f,- , Finance Director c;../ Page 1 of 2 CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS ',-, Based on price, staff recommends that the Muriatic Acid bid be awarded to Brennt8g Southwest, Inc. Also based on price and the aforementioned Sodium Hypochlorite recommendation, staff recommends that the Calcium Hypochlorite bid be awarded to D.C.C. Inc, Recommendation: To award D.C.C., Inc. the bid to supply the Sodium Hypochlorite and Calcium Hypochlorite in the amount of $39,005 and award Brenntag Southwest, Inc. the bid to supply Muriatic Acid in the amount of $1,505. \-.. CITY COUNCIL ACTION ITEM Page 2 of 2 · CITY OF "' NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: BudQet & Research Council Meeting Date: 7/12/04 Subject: Contract with Tarrant County for Collection of City Property Agenda Number: PU 2004-034 Taxes - Resolution 2004-045 Tarrant County has been collecting property taxes for the City of North Richland Hills since October, 1993, During this time, we have continually evaluated the performance of the Tarrant County Tax Assessor/Collector's office and are pleased with the County's collection performance and its level of customer service. \"--.-- Tarrant County has submitted a contract for the upcoming tax year's collection services. A copy of thè contract is attached for Council consideration. The contract is essentially the same as the contracts Council has approved in the past. The estimated cost to the City is $10,800, which is 50¢ per transaction plus a minimal amount for bank wiring fees. The 50¢ per transaction fee is equal to the 2003 fee. But, there is a slight increase in bank wiring fees. It is estimated that this will only cost the City an additional $100, which can be absorbed in the current budget. We will be billed quarterly by the County for their services. New accounts added by TAD during the year will be billed with the quarterly statements. The contract is for the 2004 tax year and can be terminated by providing 60 days written notice. Recommendation To approve Resolution 2004-045 and the contract with Tarrant County for the tax collection services beginning October 1, 2004. Finance Review Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operating Budget Other Account Number 001-2302-518.35-35 Sufficient Funds Available AI\.-. Departm n Head Signature \~ Finance Director '- Page 1 of 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2004-045 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, that: 1. The City Manager be, and is hereby, authorized to execute an agreement with Tarrant County Tax Assessor-Collector to collect the ad valorem taxes of the City of North Richland Hills. A copy of said agreement is attached hereto and made a part hereof. PASSED AND APPROVED the 12th day of July 2004. Oscar Trevino - Mayor ATTEST: Patricia Hutson - City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: George Staples - Attorney for City APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: Karen Bostic - Managing Director . ---_.._-~.~-----------,~ .... ööüjÿ··.. ..~~ :toJ> .. ..,.. , J~. ':c;V:'. ~... :t:z< ~: : < >: ~~ r.n: . . . . ... .. . .... ....:..~....... TARRANT COUNTY TAX OFFICE BETSY PRICE Tax Assessor-Collector 100 E, Weatherford, Room 105 . Fort Worth, Texas 76196-0301 . 817-884-] 100 tax office @tarrantcounty.com Junc 18, 2004 Ms Margarct Ragus City of North Richland Hills PO Box 82069 North Richland Hills TX 76182 Dcar Ms Ragus, Thc 2004 Tax year is fast approaching and once again my office is looking forward to working with you and your staff. We are committed to providing the best possible service to you in the fields of assessing, billing, collecting, and reporting. As always, my office is working to improve our levcl of service. Last year we implemented several initiatives to improve our processing and reporting. The most significant was the acceptance of e-checks and the transmittal of deposits via the electronic clearinghouse. Both projects have been successful and are consistent with my goals to make the collection of property taxes as easy as possible for the taxpayers and as efficient as feasible for our collection partners. For next year, you will be able to receive most reports on line instead of through the mail. I believe this is a much more efficicnt way to distribute our reports. I want to continue our news]etters to share ideas and information, I think the newsletter has been very successful as I have received some very positive feedback. If you have ideas or issues that you would like to address, please feel fì'ee to contact me, Enclosed are two original renewal contracts for the assessment and collection of your ad valorem taxes by Tarrant County for the fiscal year 2004. After the contracts have been signed, please return BOTH of them to my office. I will mail a fully executed contract to you after the Commissioners Court has made formal approval of the contract. In order to have your contract in place prior to the upcoming tax season, I would ask that you have the contract returned to me by July 20th I want to point out two minor changes in the contract for 2004. The first relates to wire fees, which have been increased by our bank to $2 per wire. The second updates the contract for new attorney fee provisions. Please refer to sections VII and X respectively for the revised language. If you do have questions, please feel free to contact my entity liaison, Carole Mills, at 817-884-1139. Please mark your calendar to have the executed contract to my office by July 20, 2004. If you cannot make this dcadline, plcase call my oflice. I alll al ways available for your questions and comments at 817-884-1850 or bye-mail þpri ce!ZìJ ta rran t cou n tv, co III Sincerely. ~úJ~ Betsy Pnce Tax Assessor Collector ____'_....__.~_..·_m.._..~_____" COUNTY OF TARRANT § § Agreement For The Collection Of Taxes Agreement made this _day of , 2004, by and between the Tarrant County Tax Assessor/Collector, hereinafter referred to as ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR, and Tarrant County, hereinafter refeITed to as the COUNTY, both of whom are addressed at 100 E. Weatherford Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76196-0301, and the City of North Richland Hills, hereinafter referred to as City, whose address is PO Box 82069, North Richland Hills, TX 76182. PURPOSE OF AGREEMENT The purpose of this Agreement is to state the terms and conditions under which the ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR will provide assessment and collection services of Ad Valorem taxes levied by the City. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises herein contained, the parties hereto agree as follows: L SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED The ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR agrees to collect the taxes due and owing on taxable property upon which the City has imposed said taxes. The ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR shall perform the said services in the same manner and fashion as TaITant County collects its own taxes due and owing on taxable property situated within its boundaries. The services performed are as follows: receiving information from the Tarrant Appraisal District for purposes of the Certified Appraisal Roll, and monthly changes thereto; providing mortgage companies, property owners and tax representatives, tax roll and payment data; providing all necessary assessments oftaxes and Truth in Taxation calculations as required; the transmittal of tax statements via the U.S, Mail or electronic transfer of data; and rapid deposit payment processing. All City disbursements, made by check or by electronic transfer (wire), for collected tax accounts will be made to the City on the day the COUNTY Depository Bank indicates the mandatory assigned "float" period has elapsed and the funds are posted to the collected balance. If any daily collection total is less than one hundred dollars ($100.00), the disbursement will be withheld until the cumulative total of taxes collected for the City equals at least one hundred dollars ($100.00), or at the close of the month. II, REPORTS The ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR will provide the City the following reports, if requested: Daily: Weekly: Annual: General Ledger Distribution Report Detail Collection Report (Summary) Paid Tax Roll Delinquent Tax Roll Current Tax Roll Tax Roll Summary (Totals Only) Year-to-Date Summary Report Detail Collection Report (Summary) Delinquent Tax Attorney Tape Monthly: The ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR will provide the City the General Ledger Revenue & Expense RepOli monthly as required by Sec, 31.10 of the Texas Property Tax Code, III. COMPENSATION In consideration of the services to be perfonned by the ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR, compensation for the services rendered is a rate of fifty cents ($.50) per account. The number of accounts will be based on the October billing roll certified to the ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR by The Tarrant Appraisal District. New accounts added by The Tarrant Appraisal District will be billed to the entity quarterly, The ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR will collect for these services fì·om each entity's collections quarterly. IV. AUDITS The ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR will provide to the City auditor necessary explanations of all reports and access to ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR in-house tax system computer terminals to assist the City auditor in verifying audit samples of the financial data previously provided by the ASSESSORJCOLLECTOR during the past audit period. If the City elects to have its auditors conduct a "computer system assurance review audit" reqUIrIng assistance fì'om ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR system's programmers and accountants, the fee is $660.00 per day, which will be deducted from the City's current collections at the end of the month. ~~ TAX RA TE REQUIREMENT The City will provide the ASSESSORJCOLLECTOR, in writing, the City's newly adopted tax rate and exemption schedule to be applied for assessing purposes no later than 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 17,2004. Under authority of Section 31.01 (h) of the Property Tax Code, any additional cost of printing and mailing tax statements because of late reporting of the tax rate or the exemption schedule will be charged to and must be paid by the City. Ifthe City wishes its collection reports to be itemized as to maintenance and operation fund and interest and sinking fund, then the notice advising of the new tax rate must set out the separate rates, as well as the total rate. The tax rate and the exemption schedule for each of the last five (5) years in which an ad valorem tax was levied, or all prior years where there remains delinquent tax, must be furnished in writing to the ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR at the tin1e of the initial contract. VI. COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE STATUTES, ORDINANCES, AND REGULATIONS In performing the services required under this Agreement, the ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR shall comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, final Court orders and Comptroller regulations. If such compliance is impossible for reasons beyond its control, the ASSESSORJCOLLECTOR shall immediately notify the City of that fact and the reasons therefore. VII. DEPOSIT OF FUNDS All funds collected by the ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR in the performance of the services stated herein for the City shall be promptly transferred to the account of the City at the City's depository bank. Electronically transferred funds incur an additional fee, which will be charged back to the City and deducted from those collected funds. The wire fee charged will be the same fee charged to the County by its bank depository. If the City desires its tax disbursements to be made by electronic transfer of funds (wire) the ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR has no liability for the funds after initiation of the electronic transfer of the City's funds from the COUNTY Depository to the City's designated depository. VIIL INVESTMENT OF FUNDS The City hereby agrees that the COUNTY, acting through the COUNTY Auditor, may invest collected ad valorem tax funds of the City during the period between collection and payment. The COUNTY agrees that it will invest such funds in compliance with the Public Funds Investment Act. The COUNTY further agrees that it will pay to the City all interest or other earnings attributable to taxes owed to the City. The ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR agrees to deliver to the COUNTY Auditor all ad valorem taxes collected on behalf of the City for investment on a timely basis, All parties agree that this Agreement will not be construed to lengthen the time period during which the COUNTY or the ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR may hold such funds before payment to the City. IX REFUNDS Refunds will be made by the ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR except as set fOlih herein. The ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR will advise the City of changes in the tax roll which were mandated by the Tan-ant Appraisal District. The ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR will not make refunds on prior year paid accounts unless the prior year paid accounts for the past five (5) years are provided to the ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR. All refunds of overpayments or erroneous payments due, but not requested, and as described in Section 31.11 of the Texas Property Tax Code, will after three years fÌ"om the date of payment, be proportionately disbursed to those entities contracting with the ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR. The contract must have been in force, actual assessment and collection functions begun and the tax account was at the time of the over or erroneous payment within the City's jurisdiction. The proportional share is based upon the City's percent of the tax account's total levy assessed at the time of receipt of the over or erroneous payment. X DELINQUENT COLLECTIONS The ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR will assess and collect the collection fee pursuant to Sections 33.07, 33.08 and 33.48 of the Property Tax Code, when allowed. The ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR will collect attorney fees that are specified by the City through written agreement with a delinquent collection Attorney. TIle ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR will disburse the amount directly to the City for compensation to a Firnl under contract to the City. If the delinquent collection Attorney contracted by the City requires attendance of ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR personnel at a court other than the District Courts in downtown FOli Worth, and the COUNTY is not a party, the employee's expenses and proportionate salalY will be the responsibility of the City and will be added to the collection expenses and charged to the City. The ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR will not be responsible for the collection of prior year delinquent accounts unless all delinquent accounts information is provided to the ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR. XI. TERM OF AGREEMENT This Agreement shall become effective as of the date hereinabove set out, and shall continue in effect during the 2004 tax year, unless sooner temrinated by providing sixty (60) day written notice, as outlined in paragraph XII. XII NOTICES Any notices to be given hereunder by either party to the other may be effected, in writing, either by personal delivery or by mail, registered or certified, postage prepaid with return receipt requested. Mailed notices shall be addressed to the address of the parties as they appear in the introductory paragraph of this Agreement, but each party may change this address by written notice in accordance with tlus paragraph. XIIL MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS This instmment hereto contains the entire Agreement between the parties relating to the rights herein granted and obligations herein assumed. Any oral representations or modifications concerning this instrument shall be of no force or effect. This Agreement shall be construed under and in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, and all obligations of the parties created hereunder are performable in Tarrant County, Texas. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective legal representatives and successors. In case anyone or more of the provisions contained in this Agreement shall for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality, or enforceability shall not affect any other provision hereof and this Agreement shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provisions had never been contained. This Agreement and the attachments hereto constitutes the sole and only agreement of the parties hereto and supersedes any prior understandings or written or oral agreements between the pmiies respecting the within subject matter. Executed on the day and year first above written, Tarrant County, Texas. BY: BETSY PRICE TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR TARRANT COUNTY DATE FOR THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS: BY: DATE TITLE: FOR TARRANT COUNTY: BY: TOM VANDERGRIFF TARRANT COUNTY JUDGE DATE APPROVED AS TO FORM * AND CONTENT BY: DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE DATE *By law, the District Attorney's Office may only advise or approve contracts or legal documents on behalf of its clients. It may not advise or approve a contract or legal document on behalf of other parties. Our review of this document was conducted solely from the legal perspective of our client. Our approval of this document was offered solely for the benefit of our client, Other parties should not rely on this approval, and should seek review and approval by their own respective attorney(s) , ',6' CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: Planning Department Council Meeting Date: 7/12/04 Subject: Public HearinQ and Consideration of a Req~est from Agenda Number: PZ 2004-08 Greater NRH Partners, LTD. For a Zoning Change from "AG" Agricultural District to "R-2" Residential District Located in the 7400 Block of Hightower Drive (5.792 acres). Ordinance No. 2790 Case Summary: The applicant intends to develop a 19-1ot residential subdivision immediately adjacent to the existing Northridge Meadows Phase I Addition located in the 7100 block of Holiday Lane. Subdivision Plat Status: A Final Plat for Northridge Meadows Phase " Addition is included for Council consideration on this agenda as well. The Planning and Zoning Commission approved this plat on June 17th. Existing Land Use/Site Attributes: The site is vacant and is characterized by grass vegetation. A drainage channel parallels the western boundary of the site. Thoroughfare Plan: The property is situated west of and connects to Ridge Crest Dr., a 50' local street in Northridge Meadows Phase I Addition. Comprehensive Plan: The Comprehensive Plan indicates IO"cDmsity ¡:esidential uses for this site. The proposed use is consistent with the Plan. Adjacent Zoning / Land Use: North: "AG" Agriculture / Single family residences East: "R-2" Residential I Single family residences South: "AG" Agriculture 1 Single family resident West: "R-I-S" Single Family Residential Special 1 Large lot, single family residences Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation: The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their meeting on June 17, 2004, recommended approval of PZ 2004-08 by a vote of 6-0. Staff Recommendation: Approve Ordinance No. 2790 Finance Review Source of Funds: Bonds (GOIRev.) Operating Budget Other Account Number Sufficient Funds Available ~ Finance Director ~~~ PZ 2004-08 Northridge Meadows II CC CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Review Schedule: Application: 3/19/04 Final Hearing: 7/12/04 Total Review Time: 18 weeks· * The zoning request was submitted and processed in conjunction with the applicant's plats for the site. The zoning request was delayed while plat issues were resolved with staff. ',,- \- Z ...J ~ o ...J o ::I: NRH PZ 2004-08 5.792 ACRES OF TRACT 4A & PORTION OF TRACT 489A JOHN CONDRA SURVEY A-311 FROM "AG" AGRICULTURE TO "R2" RESIDENTIAL N A Prepared by Planning 06-10-04 2 ORDINANCE NO. 2790 ZONING CASE PZ 2004-08 4 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS; AMENDING THE ZONING MAP AND OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, AND REZONING A 5.792-ACRE TRACT OF PROPERTY FROM AG (AGRICULTURAL) TO R-2 (RESIDENTIAL) ZONING; ESTABLISHING A PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 6 8 10 12 WHEREAS, notice of a hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission was sent to real property owners within 200 feet of the property herein described at least 10 days before such hearing; and, 14 16 WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing before the City Council was published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City at least IS days before such hearing; and, 18 20 WHEREAS, public hearings to zone the property herein described were held before both the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council, and the Planning and Zoning Commission has heretofore made a recommendation concerning the zone change; and, 22 24 WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that the zone change herein effectuated furthers the purpose of zoning as set forth in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and is in the best interest of the citizens of the City of North Richland Hills; NOW, THEREFORE, 26 28 30 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS: 32 Section I: THAT the Comprehensive Plan, the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and the zoning map ofthe City of North Richland Hills are hereby amended by rezoning a 5.792 acre tract ofland located in the 7400 Block of Hightower Drive and described on Exhibit "A" hereto, from AG Agricultural to R-2 Residential zonmg. 34 36 38 Section 2: Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance as amended hereby shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon final conviction thereof fined in an amount not to exceed Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00). Each day any such violation shall be allowed to continue shall constitute a separate violation and punishable hereunder. 40 42 Ordinance No. 2790 Page 1 of2 C:\Documents and Settings\arichardson\Local Settings\Temporary rnlernet Files\OLK22\Map Change AG to R2 2790.wpd Section 3: The City Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to cause the publication of the descriptive caption and penalty clauses of this ordinance as an alternative method of publication provided by law. 2 4 Section 4: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately after passage. 6 AND IT IS SO ORDAINED. 8 PASSED on this 12th day of July, 2004. 10 CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS 12 14 By: 16 Oscar Trevino, Mayor 18 ATTEST: 20 22 Patricia Hutson, City Secretary 24 APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: 26 28 George A. Staples, Attorney 30 APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: 32 34 Department Head Ordinance No. 2790 Page 2 of2 C:\Documents and Settings\arichardson\Local Settings\Temporary I~ernet Files\OLK22\Map Change AG to R2 2790.wpd Being 5.792 acres of land located in the John Condra Survey, Abstract No. 311, Tarrant County, Texas, being a portion of the tract of land described in the deed to James A. Bellomy and wife, Sheryi Bellomy, recorded in Volume 6088, Page, 86, Deed Records, Tarrant County, Texas. Said 5.792 acres of land being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at an 1/2" iron rod stamped "Beasley RPLS 4050" set, said 1/2" iron rod set being the Northeast corner of a tract of land described in the deed to the City of North Richland Hills, recorded in Volume 12780, Page 623, Deed Records, Tarrant County, Texas, said 1/2" iron rod set lying in the South line of Briarwood Estates, Section 7, an addition to the City of North Richtand Hills, Tarrant County, Texas according to the plat recorded in Volume 388-208, Page 67. Plat Records, Tarrant County, Texas; THENCE S88"40'39"E, along the North line of said Bellomy tract, a distance of 296.94 feet to an 1 /2" iron rod found at the Northwest corner of Block 1, Northridge Meadows Addition, an addition to the City of North Richland Hills, Tarrant County, Texas according to the amended plat recorded in Cabinet A, Slide 8230, Plat Records, Tarrant County, Texas; THENCE SOO·16'39"E, along the West line of said Northridge Meadow Addition, a distance of 844.16 feet to an 1/2" iron roct found at the Northeast corner of a tract of land described in the deed to Richard Wooldridge and Silvia Wooldridge, recorded in Volume 16860, Page 309, Deed Records, Tarrant County, Texas, from which an 1/2" iron rod found at the Southeast corner of said Wooldridge tract bears SOO·16'29"E 458.67 feet; THENCE S89·43'31"W, along the North line of said Wooldridge tract, at 186.34 feet passing a point for the Northwest corner of said Wooldridge tract, in all a distance of 298.05 feet to an 1 /2" iron rod stamped "Beasley RPLS 4050" set in the West line of said City of North Richland Hills tract; THENCE NOO·11' 42"W, along said West line, a distance of 852.44 feet to the point of beginning, containing 5.792 acres of land. The bearings recited hereon are oriented to City of North Richland Hills GPS monuments No.17 and No.22. EXHIBIT A ORDINANCE NO 2790 PZ 2004-08 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM GREATER NRH REALTY PARTNERS, LTD. FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM "AG" AGRICULTURE TO "R-2" RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT LOCATED IN THE 7400 BLOCK OF HIGHTOWER DRIVE (TRACT 4 AND A PORTION OF TRACT 4B9A - 5.792 ACRES). APPROVED Mr. Green summarized the case. This is a rezoning request from "AG" Agriculture to "R-2" Residential Zone. Holiday Lane is located north and south with Hightower Drive running east and west. This is an interior tract, which lies interior to the street system. It is bounded on the west side by a drainage channel. The actual size is approximately 5.7 acres. Northridge Meadows Phase 1 is currently under construction. It has a "T" intersection coming off of Holiday Lane and is going into a two cul-de-sac design. The rezoning property is located immediately to the west of Northridge Meadows Phase 1 between the current boundaries of Phase 1 and the drainage channel. The property will be known as Northridge Meadows Phase 2. The current zoning is Agricultural. The applicant is requesting a rezoning for "R-2" Residential with the purpose of extending Phase 1 into Phase 2 residential development. "R-2" Residential is the basic residential low density single-family residential zoning district. "R-2" requires a 9,000 sq. ft. lot and a minimum 2,000 sq. ft. home to be placed on the lots. According to the Comprehensive Plan, the entire area is identified as low density single-family type uses. The basic use that is being proposed by the applicant is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Staff recommends approval of this request. Chairman Bowen opened the public hearing. David Gregory, GSVWV, came forward. Mr. Gregory stated that he was available to answer any questions from staff. This is a preliminary plat for the continuation of Northridge Meadows Phase 1 into Phase 2. It is a single cul-de-sac with 19 residential lots proposed. Chairman Bowen asked Mr. Gregory about the preliminary plat in regards to the long cul-de-sac. Has the fire department approved the plat and is the fire department okay with fire engines turning around in the cul-de-sac? Mr. Gregory responded yes. Mr. and Mrs. Davis, 7108 Douglas Lane, came forward. Mrs. Davis stated that she resides on the other immediate side of the proposed cul-de-sac and is also the owner of 7110 Douglas Lane. One of the things that has not been seen or presented is access. How does the developer propose access to this interior property? Bill Schopper responded that the developer is proposing access through the subdivision to the east off of Holiday Lane. Chairman Bowen asked Mr. Green to show the proposed access. Item eight is a re-plat to change the residential lot into a street. Douglas will not be used as access. Richard Davis stated that everything will stay east of the channel. Mrs. Davis stated concern for the creek or drainage ditch and the density level that will be placed behind her. All of the houses that face Douglas on both sides immediately across are large acreage houses. Everyone enjoys their rural community atmosphere. Richard Davis stated that there is a channel that will be separating the communities. Mr. Schopper added that there will also be a fence along the back as well. Mr. Barton, Asst. Dir. Of Public Works, came forward to explain the drainage. Currently, the FEMA flood insurance rate map for the channel on the west side of the propose subdivision shows the 100 year flood plain covering about half the lots. That is the current official map. Due to a flood plain being officially shown on the plat, a flood study is required. About five years ago a significant amount of work was done on this channel to alleviate flooding problems that were occurring on the east side of Holiday Lane. A letter of map revision or LOMR was never filed for those drainage improvements. The study that was done for Northridge Meadows Phase 2 analyzed what the results of the drainage improvements were. The 100 year flood plain is now inside the channel. The property on the west side and all the property in Northridge Meadows will officially come out of the flood plain, once the LOMR is approved by FEMA. The applicant will send the LOMR into FEMA for review and approval. Once the LOMR is approved there will be an official map revision. Ty Bailey, 7008 Douglas Lane, came forward. Mr. Bailey stated his concerns regarding the developer piling on a great deal of dirt, creating a possible flood issue for him. How will this change until the flood plain issue is resolved? Chairman Bowen explained that the property is already out of the flood plain. The only change is a revision of the flood map. It will be official once the LOMR is accepted by FEMA. The property will be out of the flood plain officially without any dirt movement at all. Mr. Bailey asked the Chairman if that means the developer won't move any dirt around. The developer could pile the dirt up and should a rain event come that causes an overflow of the channel, the water has nowhere else to go, but on my property due to the elevation of the dirt. Chairman Bowen explained that adding dirt there doesn't make any difference. The channel can handle the capacity according to the study performed. Mr. Bailey is still concerned about the extra run off that will be caused by the development. Chairman Bowen explained that the channel was built to handle the capacity even with the new development. The analysis has to be done with any new development occurring within a flood plain. Mr. Barton stated that the analysis is based on the type of land use that drains into the channel. The analysis is based on this development being in place as a residential development. The increase run off is accounted for in the analysis. The channel is there and already exists. The analysis shows that today, the channel that is there, will handle the run off. Bill Schopper asked if Mr. Barton would share a copy of this with Mr. Bailey. Mr. Barton responded yes. This document was prepared by a licensed engineer and this document will be sent to FEMA. FEMA will look at it and if FEMA agrees with the analysis then FEMA will issue an official map amendment. Technically Mr. Bailey's property is not in the flood plain. Officially, Mr. Bailey's property is in the flood plain until the revision is made. Richard Davis stated that in all practicality the property is out of the flood plain, but officially with the government, flood insurance is necessary. However, if the developer develops this piece of property and goes forward with the map revision, flood insurance will no long be necessary. Bill Schopper stated that the developer paid for the study in order to build in a flood plain. Mr. Bailey stated that he is currently satisfied with the study. Chairman Bowen asked if there were any more comments from staff or from the audience. There were none. Chairman Bowen closed the public hearing and asked for a motion. Bill Schopper, seconded by Richard Davis, motioned to approve PZ 2004- 08 as proposed. The motion was approved unanimously (6-0). NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CITY COUNCIL CASE #: PZ 2004-08 Greater NRH Realty Partners, L TD 7400 Block of Hightower Drive (Tract 4 and a portion of 4B9A, 5.792 acres more or less, in the John Condra Survey, Abstract 311) You are receiving this notice because you are a property owner of record within 200 feet of the above property. Purpose of Public Hearina: A public hearing is being held to consider a request from Greater NRH Realty Partners, LTD. to rezone the above property from "AG" Agriculture to "R-2" Residential District. The applicant intends to combine this tract with additional adjacent property to develop a small, single family subdivision. The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of this request. Public Hearina Schedule: Location: CITY COUNCIL MOONDAY, JULY 12, 2004 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7301 N. E. LOOP 820 NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS Public Hearing Date: Time: Planning Department City of North Richland Hills 7301 Northeast Loop 820 North Richland Hills, Texas 76180 Phone (817) 427-6300 Fax (817) 427-6303 Greater NRH Realty Partners 4717 Greenway Ct North Richland Hills, TX 76180 Buresh, James 7124 Douglas Lane Fort Worth, TX 76180 Famigletti, Robert 7405 Hightower Drive Fort Worth, TX 76180 BaTley, TY C 7008 Douglas Lane Fort Worth, TX 76180 Davis, Robert M 7108 Douglas Lane Fort Worth, TX 76180 Birdville ISD 6125 E Belknap Fort Worth, TX 76117 Schultz, Tracey L 7112 Douglas Lane Fort Worth, TX 76180 Alamo Custom Builders P.O. Box 14765 Fort Worth, TX 76117 Davis, Kathy S P.O. Box 820311 Fort Worth, TX 76182 Frederick Copley 7029 Ridge Crest Dr. N. Richland Hills, TX 76180 Bedford, Michael 7104 Douglas Lane Fort Worth, TX 76180 '\' ': CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS '",-- Department: Planning Department Council Meeting Date: 7/12/04 Subject: Consideration of a Request from Greater NRH Realty Agenda Number: FP 2004-01 Partners, LTD. to Approve the Final Plat of Northridge Meadows Addition Phase II Located North of 7415 HiQhtower Drive and West of NorthridQe Meadows Phase I (5.792 acres). Case Summary: The purpose of this plat is to prepare the site for a 19-1ot residential subdivision. The proposed development is located immediately west of the existing Northridge Meadows Phase I Addition which fronts onto Holiday Lane. Zoning of Site: The site is currently zoned "AG" Agricultural, however, the applicant also has a rezoning request for this site also on the Council agenda (ref. PZ 2004-08). Comprehensive Plan: The Comprehensive Plan indicates low density residential uses for the area. The proposed use is consistent with the Plan. Thoroughfare Plan: The site is west of and connects to Ridgè Crest Dr. a 50' local street in Northridge Meadows Phase I. Staff Review: The Development Review Committee has reviewed the plat and has determined that it C9mplies with the approved Preliminary Plat. Attached is a staff memo from the Public Works qépartment stating that all of staff's comments have been addressed. '''--- Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation: The Planning and Zoning Commission at their meeting on June 17, 2004 recommended approval of FP 2004-01 by a vote of 6-0. Recommendation: To Approve FP 2004-01 the Final Plat of Northridge Meadows Addition Phase II. Review Schedule: Application: 5/27/04 Final Hearing: 7/12/04 Total Review Time: 6 weeks Finance Review Sowœ of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) . g Budget Other Account Number Sufficient Funds Avauat)le NRH F 2004-01 FINAL PLAT NORTHRIDGE MEADOWS PHASE II N A Prepared by Planning 06-10-04 F 2004-01 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM GREATER NRH REALTY PARTNERS, LTD. TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF NORTHRIDGE MEADOWS ADDITION PHASE II. LOCATED NORTH OF 7415 HIGHTOWER DRIVE AND WEST OF NORTHRIDGE MEADOWS PHASE I (5.792 ACRES). APPROVED Mr. Green summarized the case. This is the final plat of Northridge Meadows Phase 2. This is the actual document that will be filed with Tarrant County. Staff has reviewed the subdivision as being proposed by the applicant. Staff recommends approval of the final plat. Richard Davis, seconded by James Laubacher, motioned to approve F 2004-01. The motion was approved unanimously (6-0). NI~H ..;Gi)_ ':;:Uii~,-':': .:....,_~ni¡:~)!:::,'~¡-21!U:· - --,-- ,. - . -------- July 6, 2004 MEMO TO: Donna Jackson, Planner FROM: 0,) Caroline Waggoner, Engineer Associate \J SUBJECT: July 12, 2004 City Council Agenda Public Works reviewed the following submittals: 1. F 2004-01 - Northridge Meadows Phase II Final Plat 2. R 2004-02 - Northridge Meadows Phase I; Lots 18R, 19R & 20R, Block 1 Replat 3. R 2004-01 - Fountain Ridge Lots Replat 4. SP 2004-01 - Country Place Estates Lot 2, Block 1 Site Plan All of Public Works' requirements have been met. We recommend placement on the next City Council meeting agenda. cc: Lance Barton, P.E., Public Works Assistant Director Dave Green, Zoning Administrator CLW/pwm2004-116 ---.. -:-:. ,c.,::: ,~~. ~./C~_ " CITY OF '1 NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: Planning Department Council Meeting Date: 7/12/04 Subject: Public HearinQ and Consideration of a ReQuest from Alamo Agenda Number: RP 2004-02 Custom Builders, Inc. to Approve the Final Plat of Lots 18R-20R-1, Block 1 Northridge Meadows, Phase I Addition Being a Replat of Lots 18, 19R and 20R~ Block 1 Northridge Meadows Phase I Addition located on Ridge Peak Drive ( .667 acres). Case Summary: The purpose of this replat is to reconfigure the existing lot pattern of the Northridge Meadows Phase I plat to add a street connection (Ridge Peak Drive) to the proposed Northridge Meadows Phase II plat (ref. FP 2004-08). Zoning of Site: The site is currently zoned "R-2" Residential District. Comprehensive Plan: The Comprehensive Plan indicates low density residential for the area. The proposed use is consistent with the Plan. Thoroughfare Plan: This property fronts onto Ridge Crest Drive, a 50' local street in Northridge Meadows Phase I. A portion of the replatted area will become Ridge Peak Drive, a 50' ROW local street to connect to North Ridge Meadows Phase II. Staff Review: The Development Review Committee has reviewed the plat and has \-.. determined that it complies with the approved Preliminary Plat. Attached is a staff memo from the Public Works department stating that all of staff's comments have been addressed. Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation: The Planning and Zoning Commission at. their meeting on June 17, 2004 recommended approval of RP 2004-02 by a vote of 6-0. Recommendation: To Approve RP 2004-02 the Final Plat of Lots 18R-20R-1, Block 1 Northridge Meadows, Phase I Addition Being a Replat of Lots 18, 19R and 20R, Block 1 Northridge Meadows Phase I Addition. Review Schedule: Application: 6/16/04 Final Hearing: 7/12/04 Total Review Time: 4 weeks Finance Review Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operating Budget ~ U Account Number Sufficient Funds A VallaOle ~ Finance Director NI~H '-::..;t.¡!,,~ IC;,\.... o-.....;:-'iiI0¡::~;a.W.....':' - - .~ ---~~- July 6, 2004 MEMO TO: Donna Jackson, Planner Caroline Waggoner, Engineer Associate [j) SUBJECT: July 12, 2004 City Council Agenda FROM: Public Works reviewed the following submittals: 1. F 2004-01 - Northridge Meadows Phase II Final Plat 2. R 2004-02 - Northridge Meadows Phase I; Lots 18R, 19R & 20R, Block 1 Replat 3. R 2004-01 - Fountain Ridge Lots Replat 4. SP 2004-01 - Country Place Estates Lot 2, Block 1 Site Plan All of Public Works' requirements have been met. We recommend placement on the next City Council meeting agenda. cc: Lance Barton, P.E., Public Works Assistant Director Dave Green, Zoning Administrator CLW/pwm2004-116 ~ ,- '.' ,-",-' ·.~.',c.. "_. -," ~J'~_ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CITY COUNCIL CASE #: R 2004-02 Alamo Custom Builders, Inc. Re-plat of Lots 18R and 20R-1, Block 1 Northridge Meadows, Phase I. You are receiving this notice because you are a property owner of record within 200 feet of the above property. Purpose of Public Hearina: Pursuant to Section 212.015 of the Texas Local Government Code, a public hearing is being held to consider a request from Alamo Custom Builders, Inc. to re-plat the existing Lots 18, 19R and 20R of Block 1, Northridge Meadows, Phase I into Lots 18R and 20R-1, Block 1 Located at 7745 to 7753 Ridge Peak Drive (.667 acres). This purpose of this re-plat is to remove Lot 19R which affects the entrance to the proposed Northridge Meadows Phase II. The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of this request. Public HearinQ Schedule: Public Hearing Date: CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, JULY 12, 2004 7:00 P.M. Time: Location: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7301 N. E. LOOP 820 NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS Planning Department City of North Richland Hills 7301 Northeast Loop 820 North Richland Hills, Texas 76180 Phone (817) 427-6300 Fax (817) 427-6303 - - - : I - .. - - - , ~ ..¡ I.. - , ' '. N A Q (') , " " - , , " '~~,~ ~~ ,~'~; ;;l c" , :. --L - , .= 3 ~ - !:: - I;~ r--- ~O ! -,- I , - - WE~m;E)6)ÐCT - " ", .,':":', ':,' , . .' :: '<" '. ' .: ': .. ':'. \.. ' ' ,. I I "",,",' _ NI~H RP 2004-02 FINAL REPLAT OF LOTS 18R AND 20R-1 NORTH RIDGE MEADOWS PHASE I o 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 Feet Prepared by 06-10-04 Larry & Jennifer Piazza 7033 Ridge Crest Drive North Richland Hills, Tx 76180 Alamo Custom Builders PO Box 14765 Fort Worth, Tx 76117 Fredrick G. Copley 7029 Ridge Crest Drive North Richland Hill, Tx 76180 .' CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: Planning Department Council Meeting Date: 7/12/04 Subject: Public HearinQ and Consideration of a Request from Agenda Number: PZ 2004-10 Angel Freeze for a Zoning Change from "AG" Agricultural District to "R-2" Residential District Located in the 7700 Block of Chapman Road (1.505 acres). Ordinance No. 2791 Case Summary: The applicant intends to develop a 4-lot residential subdivision fronting Chapman Road. Subdivision Plat Status: A Preliminary Plat for Allen Addition was approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission on June 17th. Existing Land Use/Site Attributes: The site is vacant and is characterized by grass vegetation. A drainage channel bisects the southeast corner of the site. \---- Thoroughfare Plan: The property fronts onto Chapman Road a 4-lane, undivided, major collector with a 68' ROW (C4U). The applicant intends to front all four lots onto Chapman Road. The Subdivision Ordinance strongly discourages direct residential access from individual lots onto a 4-lane collector street. The applicant, however, intends to utilize only one access point onto Chapman Road with all proposed lots connecting to this access point by a parallel common access easement. Comprehensive Plan: The Comprehensive Plan indicates low density resifi:'tetMial uses for this site. The proposed use is consistent with the Plan. Adjacent Zoning / Land Use: North: "R-3-1800 Residential 1 Single family residences East: "R-2" Residential/ Single family residences South: "R-4-D" Duplex 1 Duplexes West: "R-2-1500" Residential 1 Single family residences Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation: The Planning and Zoning Commission at their meeting on June 17, 2004, recommended approval of PZ 2004-10 by a vote of 6-0. Finance Review Source of Funds: Bonds (GOlRev.) ~Budgd /_ ~ ~~~ Department Head SI ture Account Number Sufficient Funds Available Finance Director ',,----- ~ìf~ PZ 2004-10 7700 Chapman Road CC CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Staff Recommendation: Approve Ordinance No. 2791 ",-- Review Schedule: Application: 4/19/04 Final Hearing: 7/12/04 Total Review Time: 12 weeks \ '-- ""'- . - ¡t5i ~ L ~ 200' Buffer ,'.,",,'.' II- 100 I : . I ,';,: " <', ..,' , .. " ; " .', " ;" '., ~ '-,- ~ lfi g \ DORI ~ I ~ ~ 1/ - Ì'\ :;;¿ -. -..... ~ ::-> -:::.., ~ , >, I I S';[<tnll ~NID: , ~ ~ . . , " - I: ., . ", .. " ' e::: o ~ w ~' ~ a.. N NRH A PS 2004-10 RE-ZONING 1.505 ACRE TRACT JOHN H BARLOW SURVEY A- 130 FROM "AG" AGRICULTURE TO "R-2" RES I DENTIAL Prepared by Planning 06/02/04 0 200 400 600 I w '~ CD , 00 - /' /' 800 Feet I 2 ORDINANCE NO. 2791 ZONING CASE PZ 2004-10 4 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS; AMENDING THE ZONING MAP AND OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, AND REZONING A 1.505-ACRE TRACT OF PROPERTY FROM AG (AGRICULTURAL) TO R-2 (RESIDENTIAL) ZONING; ESTABLISHING A PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 6 8 10 12 WHEREAS, notice of a hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission was sent to real property owners within 200 feet of the property herein described at least 10 days before such hearing; and, 14 16 WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing before the City Council was published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City at least 15 days before such hearing; and, 18 20 WHEREAS, public hearings to zone the property herein described were held before both the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council, and the Planning and Zoning Commission has heretofore made a recommendation concerning the zone change; and, 22 24 WHEREAS, the City Council is ofthe opinion that the zone change herein effectuated furthers the purpose of zoning as set forth in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and is in the best interest of the citizens of the City of North Richland Hills; NOW, THEREFORE, 26 28 30 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS: 32 Section 1: THAT the Comprehensive Plan, the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and the zoning map of the City ofN orth Rich1and Hills are hereby amended by rezoning a 1.505 acre tract of land located in the 7700 Block of Chapman Road and described on Exhibit "A" hereto, from AG Agricultural to R-2 Residential zonmg. 34 36 38 Section 2: Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance as amended hereby shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon final conviction thereof fined in an amount not to exceed Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00). Each day any such violation shall be allowed to continue shall constitute a separate violation and punishable hereunder. 40 42 Ordinance No. 2791 Page 1 of2 C:\Documents and Settings\arichardson\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK22\Map Change AG to R2 2791.wpd Section 3: The City Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to cause the publication of the descriptive caption and penalty clauses of this ordinance as an alternative method of publication provided by law. 2 4 Section 4: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately after passage. 6 AND IT IS SO ORDAINED. 8 PASSED on this 12th day of July, 2004. 10 CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS 12 14 By: 16 Oscar Trevino, Mayor 18 ATTEST: 20 22 Patricia Hutson, City Secretary 24 APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: 26 28 George A. Staples, Attorney 30 APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: 32 34 Department Head Ordinance No. 2791 Page 2 of2 C:\Documents and Settings\arichardson\Local Settings\Temporary I~ernet Files\OLK22\Map Change AG to R2 2791.wpd BE1NG a tract of land situated in the JOHN H. BARLOW SURVEY, ABSTRACT No. 130, in the City of North Richland Hills. Tarrant County. Texas,"aríi:1 being a portion of that certain tract of land aescribed in deed Burlyn H. Nelon. recoràeçi in Volume 8079, Page 1167. Deed Records. Tarrant County, Texas. and more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING at a 1/2-inch iron rod found at the Southeast comer of soid Nelon Tract, being the Southwest comer of Lot 2, Block 3, Fax Hollow, 2nd. filing, according to the plat recorded in Volume 388-169, page 15. Plot Recorda. Tarrant County, Texas, lying in the North boundary line at Lot 4, "said Block', 3J THENCE N 89' OZ' 47" W, 354.80 feet along the South boundary line of said Nelon Tract to a i /2-inch iron rod set at the Southwest comer thereat being the Southeast corner of a tract of land described in deed to Tamara Davis. Recorded in Volume 15056. Page +27, Deed Records. Tarrant County, Texas, lying in North boundary line of Lot 18, Block 15R. Fox Hoilow Addition. to the City of North Richland Hills, Tarrant County, Texas, according to the plat recorded in Volume 388-1 ï7. Page 61. Plat Records, Tarrant County, Texas; THENCE N ocr 31' 35" E, 179.57 feet along the common boundary line between said Nelon Tract and said Davis Tract to a 1/2-inch iron rod set.in the South right-of-way line of Chapman Road (a variable width right-at-way); THENCE Nag- 37' 42" E, 359.15 feet along said South right-at-way line to a 1/2-inch iron rod set in the East boundary line of Lot 1, Block 3. of aforesaid Fox Hollow, 2nd. filing; THENCE S 01' 50' 36" W, 187.86' along the common boundary line between said Block 3, and said Nelon Tract to the PU-CE OF BEGINNING, containmg 1.505 acre (55.570 square feet) of ¡and. EXHIBIT A ORDINANCE NO 2791 PZ 2004-10 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM ANGEL FREEZE FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM "AG" AGRICULTURE TO "R-2" RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT LOCATED IN THE 7700 BLOCK OD CHAPMAN ROAD (1.505 ACRES). APPROVED Mr. Green summarized the case. The applicant is requesting a rezone of the property from "AG" Agriculture to "R-2" Residential. This property is located in the 7700 block of Chapman Road. Chapman Road runs east and west. Central Avenue comes up to Chapman Road and a drainage channel runs north and south. This property is 1.5 acres which is currently vacant. The applicant is proposing to develop four single-family lots on this tract. "R-2" requires a minimum of 9,000 sq. ft. lots and a minimum of 2,000 sq. ft. homes. Each lot meets the minimum. The Comprehensive Plan depicts low density residential uses for the area. The proposed use of the land is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Staff recommends approval. Chairman Bowen opened the public hearing. Angel Freeze, the applicant, came forward. Ms. Freeze stated that these four homes will be luxury homes and that she is available to answer questions. Nathan Gallimore, 7707 Jamie Renee Lane, came forward. Mr. Gallimore stated that he resides just on the other side of the proposed site and that he owns the duplex at 7507 Jamie Renee Lane. Mr. Gallimore stated that he is not against the project, but that he does have some concerns. In the past there have been some flooding issues here and what will happen to the existing trees that are up against my property. Chairman Bowen stated that in regards to the trees, the developer will try to keep as many trees as possible because trees add value. If the trees are in the back of the property, this makes it easier for the developer to keep the trees. In regards to the flooding, the Commission is only considering the zoning request this evening. During the platting stage, which is coming up next, the developer's engineer will have to satisfy the City that the development will not cause anymore water to run into the recognized drainage channel that can be handled by the channel. Mr. Barton stated that Staff requires the developer to provide flood studies that show the development will not adversely affect the flood plain. A portion of this property appears to have some flood plain on it. The developer may require a flood study, but the plat is not at that stage yet. Mr. Gallimore asked if the houses will be single level or multi-level homes. Chairman Bowen responded that there is no restriction. Richard Davis added that there is a maximum. A two-story home is the maximum level allowed. Bill Schopper added that this would be a perfect opportunity to visit with Ms. Freeze and find out exactly what her plans are. All Ms. Freeze would like to do is build a quality product and sell it. Mr. Schopper stated some concerns regarding the traffic on Chapman. It is not that bad within this section, but a little further west there are driveways abutting out onto Chapman. Due to this property being zoned "R-2" all the homes will be required to have side entry and rear entry garages. At least the resident will have the turn around and not be backing out onto Chapman. That makes sense. Never mind. Chairman Bowen stated an idea regarding the property. There are four lots with the possibility of common driveways, reducing the amount of turn offs or curb cuts by two. Mr. Schopper added that it would be a good idea for one of the drives to be directly across from Lucas Lane in order to not be offset. Ken Sapp added that a wrought iron fence would create a very attractive entrance. Bill Schopper, seconded by Richard Davis, motioned to approve PZ 2004- 10. The motion carried unanimously (6-0). NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CITY COUNCIL CASE #: PZ 2004-10 Angel Freeze 7700 Block of Chapman Road (Tract 15, 1.505 Acres in the John H. Barlough Survey, Abstract 130) You are receiving this notice because you are a property owner of record within 200 feet of the above property. Purpose of Public HearinQ: A public hearing is being held to consider a request from Angel Freeze to rezone the above property from "AG" Agriculture to "R-2" Residential District. The applicant intends to develop a small, single family subdivision on the site. The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of this request. Public Hearino Schedule: Location: CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, JULY 12, 2004 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7301 N. E. LOOP 820 NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS Public Hearing Date: Time: Planning Department City of North Richland Hills 7301 Northeast Loop 820 North Richland Hills, Texas 76180 Phone (817) 427-6300 Fax (817) 427-6303 Krause, Dee Ann 7700 Chandler Ct North Richland Hills, TX 76180 Angel Freeze 6016 Rich Street Fort Worth, TX 76112 Davis, Tamara & Gailen 7640 Chapman Drive Fort Worth, TX 76180 Ortega, Carlos 7717 Chapman Drive North Richland Hills, TX 76180 DYKes, James M 107 Carnoustie Trophy Club, TX 76262 Koehn, Ronald 417 Oak Haven Drive Keller, TX 76248 Parks, Ruby 7632 Jamie Renee Lane Fort Worth, TX 76180 Holford, Claude 7637 Jamie Renee Lane North Richland Hills, TX 76180 r ;el, Brad Ó. ..10 Mabell 8t Fort Worth, TX 76180 Lambert, Haden Jr 6701 Mabell St Fort Worth, TX 76180 Overman, Arthur 1116 Las Posas San Clemente, CA 92673 Koehn, Ronald 417 Oak Haven Drive Keller, TX 76248 Dixson, Michael Keith 7701 Jamie Renee Lane North Richland Hills, TX 76180 Barber, Harley Jr. 621 Templeton Court Sunnyvale, CA 94087 Harris, Chandra 7640 Jamie Renee Lane North Richland Hills, TX 76180 Benford, David 7629 Jamie Renee Lane Fort Worth, TX 76180 Pittman, John 7708 Chandler Ct North Richland Hills, TX 76180 Barrington, Kevin 6704 Mabel! St Fort "'forth, TX 76180 Green, H C Jr 6705 Mabell St Fort Worth, TX 76180 Gallimore, Jay R 2002 Ploverville Lane Austin, TX 78728 Barbetti, Christine P.O. Box 67 Caldwell, WV 24925 Barbetti, Henry 1340 Glen Cove South lake, TX 76092 Hoaglind, Roy 1200 E Reno Rd Azle, TX 76020 Money, Charley 7636 Jamie Renee Lane North Richland Hills, TX 76180 Cruise, William 7633 Jamie Renee Lane Fort Worth, TX 76180 Hackley, William 7704 Chandler Ct North Richland Hills, TX 76180 . ' CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS '\....... Department: Planning Department Council Meeting Date: 7/12/04 Subject: Consideration of a ReQuest by Don Phifer on behalf of Agenda Number: SP 2004-01 Phifer/Hogan Realty LLC for Site Plan Approval of a Proposed Office Building on Lot 2, Block 1 Country Place Estates Located in the 7900 Block of Davis Boulevard (.5191 acres). Case Summary: This request is for approval of a site plan of a single-story office building. The Zoning Ordinance requires that all new, non-residential uses within 200' of residentially-zoned areas or areas shown to be residential on the Comprehensive Plan must have a site plan approved by the Planning Commission and City Council. This site is located immediately adjacent to the Country Place Estates Addition also developed by the applicant. Site Plan approval is not a public hearing process and does not require notification of adjacent property owners or posting of a sign on the property. Existing Land Use/Site Attributes: by mature trees throughout the site. The site is currently vacant and is characterized Comprehensive Plan: The Comprehensive Plan notes retail uses for this area. The proposed use and existing zoning are consistent with the Plan. Existing Zoning: "NS" Neighborhood Services ',-- Adjacent Zoning / Land Use: North: "NS" Neighborhdod Services / Vacant East: "R3" Residential/ Country Place Estates Addition (under construction) South: "NS" Neighborhood Services / Vacant West: "AG" Agricultural/ Vacant Site design Features: The following features are noted on the site, landscape and building elevation plans. Building Design and Materials: · A 3,748 square foot, single story office building oriented to Davis Boulevard; . Exhibits residential-style architecture with 8: 12 roof pitch; Finance Review Source of Funds: Bonds (GOIRev.) Operating Budget Other Account Number Sufficient Funds Available Finance Director ~~[~ SP 2004-01 Country Place Estates CC CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS · Building materials are brick and stone veneer; ,,-. . Roof materials consist of architectural shingles; Access and Parking: · Access to the site from Davis Boulevard is provided by a 50' wide driveway that will serve as a common access point to this development and adjacent commercial lots; · A 24' Fire Lane terminating just past the side property lines of this lot provides future access to adjacent properties; · The site plan provides a total of 16 parking spaces (15 required). Landscaping and Screening: · A 15' landscape setback is provided along the Davis Boulevard frontage while a 15' landscape buffer is provide along the rear of the site; · The site makes judicious use of existing large caliper Oak trees in both the front, rear and side landscaped areas. These trees are augmented by additional new trees in both areas; · Approximately 22% of the site is landscaped versus a minimum 15% required; · A six foot, pre-cast, masonry wall (stone design) is located along the rear property line (required); · Screening walls for the dumpster pad is constructed with the same materials as the rear screening wall, A note on the site plan states that the dumpster location was chosen based on preservation of existing trees; Signage and Lighting: · Building elevations indicate no signage attached to the building; · A monument sign is proposed along the Davis Boulevard frontage near the ingress/egress point. The sign is primarily masonry construction and meets all ordinance requirements in terms of size and display area; · Exterior lighting is provided by 3, 12' tall, cast aluminum, antique-style, light standards. Two of the lights are located in front of the building while the third is situated near the rear of the building. Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation: The Planning and Zoning Commission at their meeting on June 17, 2004, recommended approval of SP 2004-01 by a vote of 6-0. Staff Recommendation: Approval of the request. Review Schedule: Application: 5/17/04 Final Hearing: 7/12104 Total Review Time: 8 weeks <"-...-- N A NI~H SP 2004-01 SITE PLAN LOT 2, BLOCK 1 COUNTRY PLACE ESTATES Prepared by Planning 06/10/04 __n.__________.__._..._-.___.___....._"_. ____._~..__._.~^_,_.___~_.._. SP 2004-01 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY DON D. PHIFER ON BEHALF OF PHIFER/HOGAN REALTY LLC FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL OF A PROPOSED OFFICE BUILDING ON LOT 2, BLOCK 1, COUNTRY PLACE ESTATES, LOCATED IN THE 7900 BLOCK OF DAVIS BOULEVARD (.5191 ACRES). APPROVED Mr. Green summarized the case. This is located on Davis Boulevard. Davis Boulevard runs north and south and the property is located on the east side of Davis Boulevard. The rezoning of the property was approved for "NS" Neighborhood Services. The existing property to the east is currently zoned "R- 3" Residential. The Commission has seen a subdivision plat for the residential development behind this property. At this time, the Commission is seeing the site plan for the "NS" development. Anytime in the City's zoning ordinance, there is language that states that anytime new commercial development occurs within 200-ft. of residential, site plan approval is required from both Planning & Zoning and City Council. This is not a public hearing. No one has been notified and no signs were posted. Tonight, the Commission is looking at a site plan of the property that is supposed to meet all City standards and requirements. Proposed is a 3,700 sq. ft. office building located off of the frontage area on North Davis. The elevation shows two offices with masonry brick and stone with a composition roof. The property will have direct access from Davis Boulevard to the building into a parking lot. As seen on the drawing, there is a common access easement. This commercial property has common access easement that parallels Davis Boulevard, which allows other commercial developments north and south of this property adjoining the common access easement in order for traffic to have one access point. The property is required to have 15 parking spaces and providing 16 parking spaces. This site was heavily wooded and the site has been thinned out, taking out only the trees that were not necessary for grading the lot, position of the building, or any of the paved areas. There are a number of existing Oak trees that are being retained into the design of the development. In addition, there are new trees being proposed along the same area to fill in the gaps between the existing trees. Because of the residential development to the east, a 15-ft. landscape buffer around the rear of this property. Within that buffer, a minimum amount of trees are required. According to the site plan, that minimum is more than met. Along the frontage area on Davis Boulevard, a 15-ft. front landscape setback which requires a certain amount of street trees. The trees are being provided as well as retaining some of the existing trees on site. Dumpster location will be screened with some of the same materials that will be used for the construction of the building. The applicant also wants to use an antique style exterior lighting for the site. The site plan is consistent with current standards in terms of building setbacks, area coverage, landscaping, and screening. Based on the design that has been seen, Staff recommends approval of this site plan. Mr. Sapp asked if there will be a curb cut onto Country Place. Mr. Sapp is concerned about the intersection and the possibility of future signal lights. Mr. Green responded that no, there will not be a curb cut. The common access easement touches all four lots. Currently, the intersection mentioned is further to the north and there is no access to Country Place Lane. Chairman Bowen stated there was a clerical error on the site plan. Both east and west elevations are labeled west elevations. Mr. Green stated that the corrections will be made before going any further. Richard Davis, seconded by James Laubacher, motioned to approve SP 2004-01. The motion was approved unanimously (6-0). l: \ CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: Planning Department Council Meeting Date: 7/12/04 Subject: Public HearinQ and Consideration of a Request from Agenda Number: RP 2004-01 Fountain Ridge, Ltd. to Approve the Final Plat of Lots 10R-17R, Block 5 Fountain Ridge Addition being a Replat of Lots 10-17, Block 5 Fountain Ridge Addition Located in the 5900 Block of Davis Boulevard (1.421 acres). Case Summary: This purpose of this re-plat is to correct the front building setback line on Block 5 of the Fountain Ridge Addition. The filed plat mistakenly indicated this block with a 10' front setback rather than the correct 25' setback. Comprehensive Plan: The Comprehensive Plan indicates Town Center uses for the area, The proposed use is consistent with the Plan. Staff Review: The Development Review Committee has reviewed the plat and has determined that it complies with both the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances. Attached is a memo from the Public Works Department stating that all of staff's comments have been addressed. Public Hearing Requirement: This plat represents a residential replat of the approved Fountain Ridge Addition. As such, the request requires a public hearing before the City ",-. Council. The request has been advertised according to State Law requirements. Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation: The Planning and Zoning Commission at their meeting on June 17, 2004 recommended approval of RP 2004-01 by a vote of 6-0. Recommendation: Approve RP 2004-01 the Final Plat of Lots 10R-17R, Block 5 Fountain Ridge Addition. Review Schedule: Application: 5/17/04 Final Hearing: 7/12/04 Total Review Time: 8 weeks Finance Review Account Number Sufficient Funds AvallaDle ? ~ Finance Director ''\ N + NRH R 2004-01 FINAL RE-PLA T LOTS 10R - 17R, BLOCK 5 FOUNTAIN RIDGE Prepared by Planning 06/11/04 o 100 200 400 600 - - í=eet ¡ i I I i I I u H ri o (ill] R 2004-01 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM FOUNTAIN RIDGE, LTD. TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 10R -17R, BLOCK 5 FOUNTAIN RIDGE BEING A RE-PLAT OF LOTS 10-17, BLOCK 5 FOUNTAIN RIDGE LOCATED IN THE 5900 BLOCK OF DAVIS BOULEVARD (1.421 ACRES). APPROVED Mr. Green summarized the case. Originally this was an oversight on the original Fountain Ridge Plat. As the plat was designed, there were two builders, Drees Custom Homes with smaller lots on the west side of the development and Goodman Homes with larger lots. Each of the lots have a different front building setback that would be associated with there particular type of residential development. What occurred on this plat is a mistake. On the block in question, one of the larger lots should have a 25-ft. building setback instead of a 10-ft. building setback as shown on the filed plat. This was not discovefed until after the plat was filed with the Tarrant County Courthouse. The purpose of this request is to correct that mistake and file the plat with the correction showing a 25-ft. building setback, father than the 1 O-ft. building setback. Ted Nehring, seconded by Richard Davis, motioned to approve R 2004-01. 'The motion carried unanimously (6-0). . , , NI~H C-:..;bií..- \!\/()¡j\~-~ /<jni¡["¡!Suat¡Ü:: ___~ t,'< i ~ July 6, 2004 MEMO TO: Donna Jackson, Planner Caroline Waggoner, Engineer Associate lP SUBJECT: July 12, 2004 City Council Agenda FROM: Public Works reviewed the following submittals: 1. F 2004-01 - Northridge Meadows Phase II Final Plat 2. R 2004-02 - Northridge Meadows Phase I; Lots 18R, 19R & 20R, Block 1 Replat 3. R 2004-01 - Fountain Ridge Lots Replat 4. SP 2004-01 - Country Place Estates Lot 2, Block 1 Site Plan All of Public Works' requirements have been met. We recommend placement on the next City Council meeting agenda. cc: Lance Barton, P.E., Public Works Assistant Director Dave Green, Zoning: Administrator CLW/pwm2004-116 ,-,._' C...~j:'::h.i;-:- ::--::.¡C:"'i¡é:.r¡C; Hill:.. -:·e;~(-}~, 7fj-, :j::-U5~}t: ;,'", ..~ :--, (~'.<> ' '-" -. , '-' ,.~~. ." -:-,lio1-I>: ,- - ,- .~. ') -,::=;.in~ ._.....~_.._.,.~-~-~._----- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CITY COUNCIL CASE #: RP 2004-01 Fountain Ridge, Ltd. Re-plat of Lots 10R - 17R, Block 5 Fountain Ridge Addition You are receiving this notice because you are a property owner of record within 200 feet of the above property. Purpose of Public Hearina: Pursuant to Section 212.015 of the Texas Local Government Code, a public hearing is being held to consider a request from Fountain Ridge, Ltd. to re-plat the existing Lots 10 - 17 of Block 5, Fountain Ridge Addition into Lots 10R-17R, Block 5. This purpose of this re-plat is to correct the front building line from 10' to 25' on the above named lots. The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of this request. Public Hearina Schedule: Public Hearing Date: CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, JULY 12, 2004 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7301 N. E. LOOP 820 NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS Time: Location: Planning Department City of North Richland Hills 7301 Northeast Loop 820 North Richland Hills, Texas 76180 Phone (817) 427-6300 Fax (817) 427-6303 - ---------"------,._--._--<---~-_.__...^._._.._~-. Fountain Ridge Ltd 8333 Douglas Avenue Suite 1300 Dallas, Texas 75225 ~-."'--~^_."-'-------, CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS \,-~_ Department: Police Department 2004 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant- Subject: Public Hearina and Approval of Allocation of Funds Council Meeting Date: July 12, 2004 Agenda Number: GN 2004-057 The United States Department of Justice has received the City's 2004 local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LlEBG) application. This year's allocation under the 2004 LlEBG is in the amount of $11,112.00, with the City's required minimum cash match set at $1,235.00. One of the requirements for receiving the award from the Department of Justice is that the City is required to schedule and hold a public hearing to allow input from the public on the allocation purposes recommended by the LlEBG Advisory Board. For the 2004 lLEBG, the Advisory Board recommends the funds be allocated for police officers to actively engage in fighting various facets of organized criminal activity by our Gang Unit and Special Investigations Unit within the City, such as the manufacture, distribution, and sale of illicit drugs, and the increase in offenses associated with the growing proliferation of criminal gangs in the area. \..- A portion of this year's LLEBG allocation is earmarked for payment to Tarrant County under an Interlocal Agreement previously approved by the City Council. Under the terms of the Interlocal Agreement, the City is to provide Tarrant County with $1,914.00 to help fund the Tarrant County Mental Health liaison Program. The final allocation with the City's cash match is estimated to be $11,235.00. Payment of the $1,914.00 to Tarrant County under the Interlocal Agreement leaves a total of $9,321.00 available for use by the City. Monies sufficient to cover the City's cash match requirement are currently available in the Police £?epartment's Seized Funds Acçount. Recommendation: · Convene the public hearing and encourage public input and consideration. · Approve expenditure of grant funds and additional seized funds to be allocated for police officers to actively engage in fighting various facets of organized criminal activity by our Special Investigations Unit and Gang Unit within the City. Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operating Budget Other Finance Review Account Number Sufficient Funds Available Budget Director Page 1 of ..L CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: City Secretary Council Meeting Date: 7/12/04 Subject: Appointments to Construction Code of Appeals Agenda Number: GN 2004.058 The terms of office for the board members serving in Places 2, 4 and 6 on the Construction Code of Appeals Board expired June 30, 2004. In addition the Place 5 position is vacant. Mr, Gary Rademacher was serving in the Place 5 position and has moved out of the City. Ordinance No, 2628 states that appointments to the Construction Code of Appeals Board are recommended bv city staff and appointed bv City Council. Board appointments to this board must meet the requirement of technical expertise in construction fields. At least one member must be a registered master electrician, one member a state licensed master plumber, one member a,master mechanical contractor and all others familiar with construction. Dave Pendley, Building Official is recommending the reappointment of Daron Gunter to Place 2, Lynn Motheral to Place 4 and Lloyd Robinson to Place 6 and the appointment of John Klein to fill the unexpired term of Place 5. All nominees for appointment meet the te.chnical requirements of the ordinance. Nominees: Place 2 - Daron Gunter (Builder) Place 4 - Lynn Motheral (Builder) Place 5 - John Klein, A.I.A. (Architect) Place 6 - Lloyd Robinson (Master Plumber) The other members serving on the Board whose terms have not expired fill the technical requirements of master electrician and master mechanical contractor. Recommendation: To reappoint Daron Gunter to Place 2, Lynn Motheral to Place 4, and Lloyd Robinson to Place 6, terms expiring 6/30/2006 and to appoint John Klein to Place 5 term expiring 6/30/2005. Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operating Budget Other Finance Review Account Number Sufficient Funds Ävallaole Finance Director @dQz¡ðr¿¿~ Department Head Signature ~~~~ Page 1 of 1 - -----....- -. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS /' ~ Department: City Secretary Council Meeting Date: 7/12/04 Subject: Appointments to Boards & Commissions - Places 2 & 6 Agenda Number: GN 2004-059 The individuals serving on the Boards and Commissions in Places 2 and 6 terms of office expired June 30. For the boards listed below, Ordinance No, 2304 states that the City Council will act upon Council member nominations. At this time, Councilwoman Cox is submitting nominations for Place 2 and Councilwoman Bielik is submitting nominations for Place 6 for Council consideration. . Keep North Richland Hills Beautiful Commission Place 2 Scott Wood Place 6 Kathy Luppy . Board of Adjustment Place 2 (Alternate) Roy Sculley Place 6 Beth Davis Substandard Building Board Place 2 (Alternate) Cheryl Hammonds Place 6 Michael Augustin t--- Library Board Place 2 Place 6 Norma Lewis Brandy Lauderdale Park and Recreation Board Place 2 Mark D, Cochran Place 6 Robert Ruthven Planning & Zoning Commission & Capital Improvement Advisory Committee Place 2 William Schopper Place 6 Scott Wood Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operating Budget Other Finance Review Account Number Sufficient Funds A:vallaole Finance'Director f-t?atAialå ~ Department Head Signature ~.~ Page 1 of L r r CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Teen Court Advisory Board Place 2 Janet Golightly Place 6 Cindy Ward Terms of office for the above listed appointments will expire June 30, 2006, Recommendation: To take action on the above listed Board appointments. CITY COUNCIL ACTION ITEM Page £ of £ ~. '"'-"-"--"~'~~'-'_.~-'._-~~--...~-- Announcements and Information July 12, 2004 Council Member David Whitson: Announcements Come help us Celebrate the re-opening of Rufe Snow! Construction is complete on the section of Rufe Snow from Loop 820 to Mid-Cities Boulevard, and the City is helping the businesses celebrate with a Grand Re-opening event. Join us in the celebration on July 15th at 9:00 AM at the Albertson's Grocery at Rufe Snow and Mid-Cities Boulevard. Volunteers are needed for the Games of Texas, the largest amateur athletic multi sport festival in the state of Texas! For the second consecutive year, North Richland Hills is partnering with other area cities to host the TXU Games of Texas. The Games of Texas is an Olympic style event featuring a multitude of sports for athletes of all ages. The Games will be held July 22-25, 2004 in Northeast Tarrant County. Approximately 10,000 athletes and 25,000 spectators are expected to converge in Northeast Tarrant County for this premiere competition. For information about volunteering contact Jerry Poteet of the City of Euless Parks and Community Services Department at 817-265-1449. Come join the crowd for NRH20 Dive-in movies! The Dive-in movie for Friday July 16th is "The Goonies". The movie will start at dusk. For more information call 817-427-6500 or go to www.nrh20.com . Information Julv 1 rth Critter Connection North Hills Mall 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Kudos Korner Every Council Meeting, we spotlight our employees for the great things they do. Rebecca Vinson, Teen Court Coordinator, Municipal Court - An email was received from a NRH resident thanking Vinson for the time and effort spent making contacts with agencies that assisted the resident in making a video. . Vinson worked tirelessly and her generosity overwhelming. The resident is one of the speakers at the "Choices" program, who lost her son in a racing incident on Rufe Snow. She will show the video and car at various school carnivals. Vinson is a great asset to the City.