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CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
PRE-COUNCIL AGENDA
MAY 24,2004 - 6:00 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 May 24, 2004 City Council
Meeting (5 Minutes)
2. I R 2004-050 Review Franchise Renewal Process (10 Minutes)
Discuss Possible Dates for Discussion on Health Insurance
3. I R 2004-051 and Mid-Year Budqet Worksession (5 Minutes)
14. I R 2004-049 Legislative Update (5 Minutes)
15. Discuss Option for Calling Election for Senior and Disabled
IR 2004-054 Tax Freeze (15 Minutes)
6. 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.
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CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
MAY 24, 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 -
3. Pledge -
4. GN 2004-042 Canvass of Election - Resolution No. 2004-034
Presentation to Outqoinq City Council Members
5. GN 2004-035 Oath of Office
6. Special Presentations
I R 2004-052 Teen Court Scholarships for 2003/2004
Yard of the Month - Debbie York and Kathy
Luppy, Keep NRH Beautiful Commission Chair
Proclamation - Management Week
Lockheed Martin Leadership Association
- Quintin Harris, President
7. Citizens Presentation
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NUMBER ITEM ACTION TAKEN
8. Removal of Item(s) from the Consent Agenda
9. Consent a. Minutes of the May 10, 2004 Council
Agenda Meeting
PS 2004-07 b. Consideration of a Request from Diesel
Hammer LLC to Approve the Final Plat of
Lot 1, Block 1 Jon R. Evans Addition
Located in the 5100 Block of Davis
Boulevard (.36 acres)
PS 2004-15 c. Consideration of a Request from
Winkelmann & Associates to Approve the
Final Plat of Lot 1, Block 1 U.I.C.I.
Addition (Located in the 9000 Block of
Walker Boulevard - 14.600 acres)
GN 2004-043 d. Authorize the City Manager to execute a
"Letter of Understanding" and Approve
$5,000 Sponsorshi~ with the City of
Bedford for their "4 h Fest Independence
Day Celebration" - Resolution No. 2004-
037
10. GN 2004-038 Election of Mayor Pro Tem
11. GN 2004-039 Youth Advisory Committee End of Year Report
Youth Advisory Committee Recommendations
12. GN 2004-040 for South Grapevine Highway Redevelopment
Project
Approval of New Committee Members to the
13. GN 2004-041 Youth Advisory Committee
Public Hearing and Consideration of a Request
14. PZ 2004-06 from JB & JB Development, FLP for a Zoning
Change from "AG" Agricultural and "0-1" Office
Districts to "R-2" Single Family Residential
District (Located in the 7900 and 8000 Blocks of
Precinct Line Road - 35.994 acres) - Ordinance
No. 2783 (Continued at the May 10, 2004 City
Council Meeting)
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NUMBER ITEM ACTION TAKEN
15. PU 2004-026 Authorize the City Manager to Execute
Professional Services Contract with Dunkin
Sims Stoffels, Inc., in the amount of $70,920 for
Landscape Architectural Design Services of
Smithfield Elementary and Holiday Heights
Elementary School/Park Sites - Resolution No.
2004-035
16. PU 2004-027 Authorize City Manager to Execute a
Professional Services Agreement with David C.
Baldwin Inc. in the amount of $157, 600 for
Landscape Architectural Design Services of
Little Bear Creek, Goode Place and Norich
Parks and Appropriately Amend the Parks CIP
Budget - Resolution No. 2004-036
17. Information and Reports-
I R 2004-053 a) West Nile Virus Update
b) Announcements - Councilman Lewis
18. Adjournment
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INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
No. IR 2004- 050
Date:
May 24, 2004
Subject:
Review Cable Franchise Renewal Process
As you may recall, North Richland Hills is part of a consortium of cities served by Charter
Communications. Other cities that are members of this consorti~m include Fort Worth, Hurst,
Keller, Denton, Southlake, Watauga, Haltom City, Burleson, 'trophy Club, and Benbrook.
Together this consortium was able to negotiate provisions in t~e cable franchise that were
very beneficial to all cities involved including more stringent cus~omer service standards and
significant liquidated damages. .
All of the cities. in the consortium are at the point where it is rlecessary to begin the cable
franchise renewal process including North Richland Hills. Th~ North Richland Hills cable
franchise does not expire until January 2007; however, it is st~ndard practice to begin the
franchise renewal process 30 to 36 months before expiration ~s the process can be quite
lengthy. In addition, North Richland Hills received notification frpm Charter in April that they
would like to start the process. All of the other consortium member cities have received
notification from Charter as well. The members of the consorti~m would like to conduct the
renewal process as a group in an effort to retain some of t~e benefits we were able to
negotiate in the transfer document and to save costs on franchis~ renewal.
Per the Federal Cable Act, franchise renewals can be done ~hrough a formal process or
through an informal process. Under the Federal Cable Act, the fqrmal process is the only way
for a municipality to either force a cable company to agree to leg~timate terms which the cable
company may dislike including terms necessary to correct curre~t problems or to meet future
needs. Considering pending liquidated damages issues and ot~er problems the cities have
experienced, the consortium of cities recommends conducting t~e franchise renewal through
the formal process.
The purpose of this report is to make you aware that it is time tq begin the franchise renewal
process and to seek consensus on whether to enter into a fbrmal renewal process with
Charter. We will outline the steps and costs involved in thei formal renewal process at
Monday's pre council work session.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Paulette Hartman
Assistant to the City Manager
ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
No. IR#2004- 051
~ Date: May 24, 2004
T Subject: Discuss Possible Dates for Discussion on Health! Insurance and Mid-Year
Budget Worksession
Staff would like to have a special worksession to update Coun¢il on the status of the changes
that were made to the health insurance plan in January, as welllas brief Council on the possible
changes to the plan for next year and discuss the costs and i pros/cons of moving to a fully
insured plan. We feel that the time needed to discuss the issuesi warrants a special worksession
instead of placing an item on the pre-council agenda. We h~ve asked Preston Pomykal of
McGriff, Seibels & Williams, our insurance broker/consultant, t~ attend the meeting to discuss
some of these issues with you.
Some possible dates for this worksession are:
Tuesday, June 8
Wednesday, June 9
Thursday, June 10
Wednesday, June 23
In addition, last Maya mid-year budget worksession was held tþ update Council on the current
"- year status of revenues and expenses as well as provide a heads up on issues for the following
year budget. Staff would like to get direction from Council on whether or not to have the mid-
year meeting this year, and to decide on a date to hold this! meeting. Staff feels it will be
necessary to schedule a separate meeting for the mid-year update due to the length of time it will
take to cover all the necessary information.
Some possible dates for this worksession are:
Thursday, June 10
Wednesday, June 16
Wednesday, June 23
Thursday, June 24
Please review your calendars so we can set a date for these worksessions during the pre-council
meeting.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Larry J. Cunningham
City Manager
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NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
No. IR 2004- 049
Date:
May 24, 2004
Subject:
Legislative Update
As you are aware, on April 13th Governor Perry called a special session of the Texas
Legislature to address public school finance. The session started Tuesday, April 20th and
ended Monday May 17th with both the House and the Senate adjourning sine die. The Mayor
sent several letters to Senator Nelson, Representative Griggs, Representative Truitt with
copies to several key legislators regarding the City's position on Governor Perry's school
finance plan, various proposals discussed during the course of the special session, and the
impact these could have on cities and North Richland Hills in particular.
As it turned out, the House passed a bill that included a 5% c~p on appraisals and sent it to
the Senate. The Senate did not pass a bill. As the special session ended, staff received
reports that a 5% revenue cap was also still part of discussions. At this time, we do not know
if the Governor will call another special session; however, reports from a press conference
held by Governor Perry, Lieutenant Governor Dewhurst and Speaker Craddick indicate that
the Governor will call a special session in "the very near future". Until then, Lt. Governor
Dewhurst and House Speaker Tom Craddick announced that two work groups of six
Senators and six members of the House will begin working on negotiations toward solving the
school finance crisis.
Staff will continue to monitor this issue and work with area cities and the Texas Municipal
League to preserve local control and insure sufficient revenues to provide critical municipal
services.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Paulette Hartman
Assistant to the City Manager
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NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
No. IR#2004-054
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Date:
May 24, 2004
Subject:
Discuss Options for Calling Election for Senior and Disabled Persons
Tax Freeze
Following the state-wide election authorizing local governments and other taxing entities to
decide whether or not to implement a tax freeze for seniors and disabled persons, it was the
consensus of the Council to wait on any action until the special State Legislative session was
convened and decisions were made with regard to the school financing. As you may recall,
in the initial school financing plan, the Governor and many others had proposed some very
far reaching changes in the tax structure for all taxing entities, and with these, it would have a
definite impact on local governments as well as school districts. Not knowing all of the
impacts or issues, the thought was to hold on any action on this matter until such time as the
City Council and others in the state had a better sense of what the Legislature would do, and
what actions they might take would potentially go to the voters in the form of constitutio'nal
amendments on restructuring of taxes in Texas. As City Council is aware, the Legislaturè is
at a stalemate and have concluded the special session with no decision. There is much
speculation about another special session, but it is very difficult to know what is going, to
occur. School financing and the tax changes mayor may not be conducted through a special
session and these matters may even be held until next year at regular legislative session. It
is just an unknown.
.~ With the Special Legislative session completed with no decisions, Councilman Metts asked to
discuss options available for calling an election on this matter so that citizens could determine
their position, even without all of the information about what the State might do in the future.
Staff has reviewed the possibilities for calling an election and have discussed these with the
City Attorney. Basically, at the present time, these include the following:
1) A citizens' petition can be submitted to the City with signatures of at least 5% of the
registered voters. There are 37,234 registered voters in the City of North Richland
Hills, so this would mean that signatures of approximately 1,860 registered voters
would be needed to call for an election.
2) Another City has requested an Attorney General Opinion as to whether or not a
City can initiate an election without a petition being submitted. The Attorney
General is anticipating having an opinion in the next several weeks. When this was
posed to our City Attorney as to whether or not the City could initiate an election,
he indicated that the law that enables the implementation of a senior/disabled tax
freeze allowed for only two options-one being by petition and the other being
approval by a governing body. It is silent in the law as to whether or not the City
can actually initiate an election. It would appear to be reasonable that an election
could be called by a governing body, but sometimes the way laws are written at the
state level, it is difficult to know. We should know soon if the Attorney General
Opinion supports a city-initiated election.
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NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
3) The City can call for a non-binding election on this matter and host the
election. Such election would only be an "expression of intent" and would not
be binding. The election could be held, but again, it would not actually require
the implementation of the outcome, whichever way it was decided by those
voting.
4) The City can encourage the initiation of a petition. This would not mean that
the City would become an advocacy for such an election, but could
encourage the initiation of this. In doing so, it would follow Option #1, above.
Councilman Metts had also inquired as to what taxing entities in Tarrant County had
already approved a senior tax freeze. We have attached a list of those that have
considered this and their action as well as those that have taken no action. It is our
understanding that the City of Watauga is going to be holding an election on whether or
not to provide the exemption. Currently the City of North Richland Hills provides a
$36,000 Senior Exemption as well as a 15% Homestead Exemption for all persons,
which would equate to a 48% exemption for a person who is a senior and/or disabled,
as well as the homestead, based upon the average price of a senior home.
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If a petition is circulated according to Option #1 above, and it is done in a timely fashion,
this could be included on the next uniform election date, which would be September 11,
2004. In order to call for an election on this date, the following factors must be
considered: election must be called 62 days prior to the election; time to verify
signatures; time to post notice of a meeting to call the election; time for a council
meeting; time to get the ballots prepared; and time for early voting. Based on this, the
City Attorney has indicated that this would need to be called in early July. He will be
looking further at this to determine if there is any other flexibility on the possibility of
calling for an election. We will be happy to discuss these options for calling an election
with Council at the Pre-Council meeting on Monday, May 24.
Texas Legislature adopted H.B, 136 during the 78th Legislative Session, H,B. 136
adds Section 11.261 to the Tax Code allowing municipalities, counties, and junior
college districts to implement the freeze on or after January 1, 2004.
Snr/Disabled
Freeze Adopted?
County
220 Tarrant County No
224 Hospital District No
225 TCCC District Yes
City
1 Azle No
2 Bedford No
3 Benbrook Yes
4 Blue Mound
5 Colleyville Yes
6 Crowley Yes
7 Dalworthington Garden No
8 Edgecliff Village No
9 Everman No
10 Forest Hill No
11 Grapevine No
13 Keller No
14 Kennedale
15 Lakeside
16 Lake Worth No
17 Mansfield Yes
18 North Richland Hills No
19 pantego No
20 Richland Hills No
21 Saginaw No
22 Southlake Yes
23 Westover Hills No
24 Arlington No
25 Euless Yes
26 Fort Worth No
27 Haltom City No
28 Hurst Yes
29 River Oaks No
30 White Settlement No
31 Watauga No
32 Westworth Village No
34 Haslet Yes
35 Briar
36 Pelican Bay No
37 Westlake Yes
38 Grand Prairie Yes
39 Sansom Park
40 Newark No
42 Flower Mound No
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
'-oepartment: City Secretary
Council Meeting Date: 5/24/04
Subject: Canvassinq May 15. 2004 Municipal Election -
Resolution No. 2004-034
Agenda Number: GN 2004-042
The attached resolution canvasses the votes cast at the Municipal Election held May 15,
2004 and declares the winning candidates for Mayor and Council Places 2, 4, and 6. An
updated resolution with final tabulation figures will be provided prior to the regular council
meeting.
The unofficial tabulation provided to candidates the evening of May 15, 2004 was incorrect
and has been amended. Upon reviewing the voting machines tapes, it was discovered
there was a discrepancy in the total votes called into the City Secretary's Office from
Bursey Road Senior Center. The discrepancy was ten (10) votes less for JoAnn Johnson,
Place 4. This did not affect the outcome of the results for Place 4.
The new provisional voting proçedure enacted by state law requires that the Early Voting
Ballot Board accept or reject provisional ballots within seven days after the election. The
City of North Richland Hills had 4 provisional voters. The Early Voting Ballot Board will
determine whether to accept or reject these ballots according to state law. The unofficial
tabulation will then be amended to reflect the addition of any provisional ballots accepted
"- by the board. Council will be provided with an amended tabulation and resolution to reflect
any provisional ballots that were accepted and counted.
Recommendation:
To approve Resolution No. 2004-034
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RESOLUTION NO. 2004-034
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WHEREAS, an election was duly held in the City of North Richland Hills on the 15th day
of May, 2004, to elect a Mayor and City Council places 2, 4, and 6; and,
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WHEREAS, the City Council has met and canvassed the votes cast in such election; and,
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WHEREAS, such canvass shows the following results:
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Mayor
Number of Votes
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Suzette Christopher
Oscar Trevino
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2349
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City Council - Place 2
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N. Scott Turnage, Jr.
Jo Cox
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JoAnn Johnson
Ron C. West
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Citv Council - Place 6
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Joe Tolbert
Nancy Bielik
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORTH RlCHLAND HILLS, TEXAS:
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Section 1:
THAT the above canvass be, and the same is hereby approved.
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Section 2:
THAT the following are, and the same are hereby declared to have been elected
to the offices listed below to serve until May of 2006, or until their successors
are duly elected and qualified.
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Mayor
Oscar Trevino
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City Council - Place 2
Jo Cox
Resolution No. 2004-034
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City Council - Place 4
JoAnn Johnson
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City Council - Place 6
Nancy Bielek
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AND IT IS SO RESOLVED.
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PASSED on the 24th day of May, 2004.
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By:
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ATTEST:
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Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
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Oscar Trevino, Mayor
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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George A. Staples, Attorney
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CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
May 24,2004
Memo to:
Mayor & City Council
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Patricia Hutson, City Secretaryr'
From:
Subject:
Canvass of May 15, 2004 Municipal Election
Tarrant County Elections has advised that the four provisional ballots for the May 24,
2004 election were rejected by the Early Ballot Board. Attached is the final tabulation of
the election. With the rejection of the provisional ballots no changes were made to the
tabulation or the resolution.
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Memo
To: Patricia Hutson
From: Christopher Walker, Early Voting Coordinator
cc: Yolanda Ramirez, Assistant Early Voting Coordinator
Date: 5/24/2004
Re: Provisional Ballot Count - May 15, 2004
Four Provisional Ballots was turned over to Jeanne Lyons, Ballot Board Judge for the May 15, 2004
City of North Richland Hills General and Local Option Elections and were rejected. The voters were
sent written notification of rejection,
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me.
Christopher Walker
Early Voting Coordinator
600 West Weatherford
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
clwalker@tarrantcounty.com
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CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: City Secretary
Council Meeting Date: 5/24/04
Agenda Number: GN 2004-035
Subject: Oath of Office
The Oath of Office will be administered to each of the newly elected officials. The City
Secretary will be prepared to administer the Oath of Office. However, if you desire to have
someone else administer your oath, please advise the City Secretary prior to the May 24
meeting in order for the City Secretary to provide the proper forms.
Source of Funds:
Bonds (GO/Rev.)
Operating Budget
Other
Finance Review
Account Number
Sufficient Funds ÄvallaOle
Finance Director
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Department Head Signature
Page 1 of
In the name and by the authority of
The State of Texas
OATH OF OFFICE
I, , do solemnly
swear (or affirm), that I will faithfully execute the duties of the office of
of the
State of Texas, and will to the best of my ability preserve, protect, and defend the
Constitution and laws of the United States and of this State, so help me God.
Affiant
SWORN TO and subscribed before me by affiant on this
day of
Signature of Person Administering Oath
(Seal)
Printed Name
Title
See Reverse Side
for Instructions
Revised August 1999
Form #2204
INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
No. IR 2004- 052
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Date:
- Subject:
May 24,2004
Teen Court Scholarships for 2003/2004
The North Richland Hills Teen Court was established in 1989 as an alternative means for
teens to satisfy court fines by working community service hours. The program currently
utilizes about 13 adult volunteers and 24 teen volunteers.
The Teen Court Scholarship program was implemented in 1999 to show appreciation to teen
volunteers for their time and commitment to this program. Since 1999, there has been 8
Teen Court Scholarships awarded.
Teen volunteers must meet strict criteria to be eligible to apply for this scholarship. The
scholarship selection is based on years of service in Teen Court, program attendance,
residency, professionalism, and a 500-750 word essay.
Each s~olarship recipient has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship to the chosen technical
sChool,college, or university of their choice.
Rebecca Vinson, Teen Court Coordinator along with a Teen Court Advisory Board member is
\ here to present the 2003/2004 Teen Court Scholarships to the following students:
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Tanya Healy - Richland High School
Preston Ward - Richland High School
The Teen Court Advisory Board thanks the City Council for their continued support of this
valuable program.
tfully Submitted,
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D borah Durko
Court Administrator
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ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
AREA 1
AREA 2
AREA 3
AREA 4
AREA 5
AREA 6
AREA 7
AREA 8
AREA 9
YARD-OF-THE-MONTH
MAY, 2004
Betty Winter. 6628 Onyx Dr. N.
Lee & Nel! Lindsey. 4304 Vance Rd.
Jerry Blaylock. 4808 Lariat
Keith Putnam & Alice McKettrick. 5536 Scott
Laurel Moorhead. 6120 Roarina Sprinas Dr.
Jeff & Kim Brooks. 7817 Cortland Dr.
Don & Carol Tinkham. 9113 Thornridae Dr.
James & Carrie Wickham. 7717 Chasewood Dr.
Debbie Burns Barnett. 8628 Amhurst Ct.
Texas SmartScape Winner Gwendolvn Weisel!. 7505 Orchard Court. 817.481.3835
Business Landscape Winner Michael Makens. Walkabout LandscaDe Co.
8713 Cardinal Lane 817.715.5504
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 - MAY 10, 2004
PRE-COUNCIL SESSION
The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in Pre-Council session
on the 10th day of May, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. in the Pre-Council Room prior to the 7:00
regular Council meeting.
Present: Oscar Trevino
Joe D. Tolbert
John Lewis
Scott Turnage
Frank Metts, Jr.
JoAnn Johnson
Timothy J. Welch
Absent: David Whitson
Staff Members: Larry J. Cunningham
Richard Torres
Ogden Bo Bass
Karen Bostic
Paulette Hartman
Patricia Hutson
Alicia Richardson
George Staples
Larry Koonce
Mike Curtis
Call to Order
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilwoman
Councilman
Councilman
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
Assistant City Manager
Managing Director Administrative/Fiscal Services
Assistant to City Manager
City Secretary
Assistant City Secretary
City Attorney
Finance Director
Public Works Director
Mayor Trevino called the Pre-Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
1. Discuss items from Regular May 10. 2004 City Council Meeting
None.
2. IR 2004-044 Promoting Motorcycle Awareness by Installing Motorcycle Signs
Public Works Director Mike Curtis displayed the new motorcycle awareness signs being
installed at various locations in the city. Council was advised the intent of the signs is to
help make the general public aware of motorcycles and that motorists need to share the
roadways.
City Council Minutes
May 10, 2004
Page 2
3. IR 2004-045 Review of 2004 West Nile Virus Proqram
Neighborhood Director JoAnn Stout advised this would be the second year the
Consumer Health Division would be participating in the Tarrant County Public Health
(TCPH) West Nile Virus surveillance report. The project includes the collection and
submission of mosquitoes to TCPH to determine the presence of West Nile Virus. The
surveillance will begin mid May and continue through the end of October. Ms. Stout
advised birds would not be collected this year and staff is encouraging citizens to
dispose of dead birds on their property without directly handling the birds. Ms. Stout
provided tips to protect one self from being bitten by mosquitoes. (1) use of insecticide
with DEET when outside; (2) eliminate all standing water on property; (3) wear long
pants, sleeves and light colored clothing; and (4) avoid going outside from dusk until
dawn. Ms. Stout confirmed there were six (6) confirmed positive mosquito samples,
one (1) confirmed human case, and one (1) suspected human case last year. Ms.
Stout informed council Public Works would be spraying insecticide fog on either
Thursday or Friday nights based on citizen complaints. Staff will apply Larvicide to
standing water on public land as requested by citizens and as warranted by Public
Works. In addition to the Larvicide, BTI Larvicide briquets will be administered by the
Neighborhood Services Department.
4. Executive Session
Mayor Trevino announced at 6:41 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to Executive
Session as authorized by the Texas Government Code for the following items:
a) Deliberation Regarding Economic Development as Authorized by §551.087-
South Grapevine Highway Corridor Area
b) Deliberation Regarding Real Property as Authorized by §551.072 and
Consultation with Attorney on Contemplated Litigation as authorized by §551.071
- Mid Cities Area
c) Deliberation Regarding Real Property as Authorized by §551.072 - Loop 820
Corridor
Adiournment
Mayor Trevino announced at 6:06 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to the regular
Council meeting.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
1.
City Council Minutes
May 10,2004
Page 3
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order May 10, 2004 at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Oscar Trevino
Joe D. Tolbert
John Lewis
Scott Turnage
Frank Metts, Jr.
JoAnn Johnson
Timothy J. Welch
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilwoman
Councilman
Absent:
David Whitson
Councilman
Staff:
Larry J. Cunningham
Patricia Hutson
Alicia Richardson
George Staples
City Manager
City Secretary
Assistant City Secretary
Attorney
2.
INVOCATION
Students from North Richland Middle School Student Council gave the invocation.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Students from North Richland Middle School Student Council led the pledge of
allegiance.
4.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
City Council Minutes
May 10,2004
Page 4
PRESENTATION OF CLEAN CAMPUS AWARD-
Students from North Ridge Elementary School sang a song regarding Keeping Texas
Clean.
Kathy Luppy, Keep North Richland Hills Beautiful Commission, recognized local
schools and presented them with signs for being awardéd the Clean Campus Award.
PROCLAMATION - PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
Councilman Metts presented Public Works Director Mike Curtis with a proclamation
proclaiming the week of May 16-22, 2004 as National Public Works Week. Other
Public Works employees in attendance were: Jimmy Cates, Street Superintendent; Bob
Nelson, Construction Superintendent; and David Smyth, Utility Superintendent.
PROCLAMATION - POLICE OFFICER'S MEMORIAL DAY & NATIONAL POLICE
WEEK
Mayor Pro Tem Tolbert presented Chief Shockley and Officers Mickey Shelley, Bill
Washin~ton, Gideon Yeh and recruit Cherise Gregston \Nith proclamation proclaiming
May 15t as Police Officer's Memorial Day. . .
5.
CITIZENS PRESENTATION
None.
6.
REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
Councilman Welch removed item 7b from the consent agenda.
7.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVED
A. MINUTES OF THE APRIL 26, 2004 COUNCIL MEETING
B. REMOVED
City Council Minutes
May 10,2004
Page 5
C. PU 2004-023 AWARD BID FOR 2004 MISCELLANEOUS STREET SUBGRADE
STABILIZATION PROJECT TO MCCLENDON CONSTRUCTION IN THE
AMOUNT OF $70,979
D. PU 2004-024 AWARD BID FOR 2004 RECREATION CENTER INTERIOR
RENOVATION PROJECT TO LARRISON CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF
$68,390
E. PU 2004-025 REJECT' BIDS FOR FOOD & BEVERAGE CARTS FOR IRON
HORSE GOLF COURSE
Councilman Metts moved to approve the remaining items on the consent agenda.
Councilman Welch seconded the motion.
Motion to approve carried 6-0.
, 7B.
PS 2004-11 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM PHIFER/HOGAN REALTY,
L.L.C. TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 1, 2, 3, & 4, BLOCK 1 COUNTRY
PLACE ESTATES ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 8000 BLOCK OF DAVIS
BOULEVARD - 2.231 ACRES)
APPROVED
Councilman Welch abstained from discussion and voting.
Mr. Don Phifer, applicant, presented council a schematic of the building being built on
the property.
Zoning Administrator Dave Green summarized final plat for council. The Planning and
Zoning Commission and staff both recommend approval of PS 2004-11.
COUNCILMAN METTS MOVED TO APPROVE PS 2004-11. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON
SECONDED THE MOTION.
Motion to approve carried 5-0, with Councilman Welch abstaining.
8.
PZ 2004-06 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM JB &
JB DEVELOPMENT, FLP FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM "AG" AGRICULTURAL
AND "0-1" OFFICE DISTRICTS TO "R-2" SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
(LOCATED IN THE 7900 AND 8000 BLOCKS OF PRECINCT LINE ROAD - 35.994
ACRES) - ORDINANCE NO. 2783
CONTINUED
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City Council Minutes
May 10, 2004
Page 6
Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing.
Mr. Green advised council applicant was not available to present request.
Mayor Trevino advised council they would postpone and hear this item after item
number 11 on the council agenda to allow time for the applicant.
9.
PS 2004-10 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM DENNIS DENSON TO
APPROVE THE FINAL OF LOTS 2-A-R & 2-B-R, BLOCK 1 ANTI NONE ADDITION
BEING A REPLAT OF LOT 2, BLOCK 1 ANTINONE ADDITION (LOCATED AT 7100
MID CITIES BLVD - 1.096 ACRES)
APPROVED
Mr. Ernest Hedgecoth, representing applicant, was available to answer questions from
council.
Mr. Green informed council the re-plat of this property is to create two lots from existing
Lot 2. The owner desires to sell proposed Lot 2-B-R for investment purposes. Mr.
Green advised both proposed lots meet the minimum standards of the C-2 District. The
Planning and Zoning Commission approved request with the stipulation the addition of
a 25 foot access easement along the north line of Lot 2-AR until it touches Lot 2-BR.
Mr. Green informed council applicant's engineer has revised the plat by adding a 50
foot wide common access easement extending from the entry point located on Lot 1
across both proposed lots. The additional width of the access easement allows for the
westward extension of the existing fire lane in front of Print Central.
COUNCILMAN LEWIS MOVED TO APPROVE PS 2004·10.. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON SECONDED
THE MOTION.
Motion to approve carried 6-0.
10.
GN 2004-037 INVESTMENT POLICY AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES UPDATE
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-033
APPROVED
Finance Director Larry Koonce advised the Public Funds Investment Act requires a
governing body of a municipality to review and adopt the city's investment policy and
investment strategy annually. The following are proposed revisions to the Investment
Policy and Investment Strategy Statements:
City Council Minutes
May 10, 2004
Page 7
· An additional requirement was added to the Investment Strategy Statements for
each fund. The new statements limit the maximum allowable investment in
commercial paper to 10% per fund and will appear under the heading of Safety
of Principal for each fund, beginning on page 2.
· List of approved securities dealers and the glossary have been updated to reflect
current available resources for the city's investments
· The Public Funds Investment Act as amended by the 2003 Texas Legislature
has been revised to reflect the changes implemented
Staff recommends City Council approve GN 2004-037 and Resolution No. 2004-033 to
adopt revised City of North Richland Hills Investment Policy and Investment Strategy
Statements effective May 10, 2004.
COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2004-037. COUNCILMAN TURNAGE
SECONDED THE MOTION.
Motion to approve carried 6-0.
11.
PW 2004-011 AWARD OF BID TO MCCLENDON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,103,233.04 FOR THE GLENVIEW DRIVE (HONEY LANE TO
FLORY STREET) AND FLORY STREET (GLENVIEW DRIVE TO MANOR DRIVE)
STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
APPROVED
Public Works Director Mike Curtis advised council the two projects are from the Capital
Improvement Projects 2003 Bond Program. The projects consist of the reconstruction
of each street with concrete pavement, storm drain and utility improvements. In
addition to the base bid, staff also received alternate bids. The alternate bids consist of
three additional items: crosswalks, street lights and maintenance for proposed street
lights.
Staff is recommending Council award the bid to McClendon Construction Company,
Inc. for the Glenview Drive (Honey Lane to Flory Street) and Flory Street (Glenview
Drive to Manor Drive) Street Improvement project in the amount of $1,103,233.04 (base
bid and bid alternates #1 and #2).
COUNCILMAN WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE PW 2004-011. MAYOR PRO TEM TOLBERT
SECONDED THE MOTION.
City Council Minutes
May 10,2004
Page 8
Motion to approve carried 6-0.
8.
Mayor Trevino returned to item PZ 2004-06.
Zoning Administrator Dave Green advised applicant is proposing to develop a 125-lot
subdivision for the site. The preliminary plat (PS 2004-08) was approved by the
Planning and Zoning Commission at their April 15th meeting. Mr. Green advised a letter
of protest was received from an adjacent property owner Jess Nelson. The Planning
and Zoning Commission recommend approval for PZ 2004-06.
Mr. Abel Lojoie, 7909 Precinct Line Road, stated he was not opposed to the
development, but would like for there to be a provision on drainage for his property.
There is a provision regarding drainage for the commercial property and Mr. Lojoie
would like Mr. Barfield and Mr. Long to provide drainage for his property. .
Mayor Trevino advised council applicant was not available to answer questions from
council and that he would entertain a motion to continue item to the next council
meeting.
COUNCILMAN TURNAGE MOVED TO CONTINUE PZ 2004-06 TO THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING.
COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION.
Motion to approve carried 6-0.
12.
ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON PRE-
COUNCIL AGENDA
APPROVED
None.
13.
INFORMATION AND REPORTS
Councilman Welch made the following announcements.
Early voting for the City Council election ends on Tuesday, May 11. Regular voting will
be on Saturday, May 15th. Log onto the City's web site or call the city secretary to find
your polling location.
City Council Minutes
May 10,2004
Page 9
Crazy 'bout Patsy will be playing Patsy Cline favorites at The Lotta Night Music Concert
Series on Friday, May 14. This free concert begins at 7pm at Green Valley Park. Call
the Recreation Center for more information.
NRH20 Water Park opens on Saturday, May 22. Come see the new Splashatory ride
along with your other favorite rides.
May 22
Critter Connection
North Hills Mall
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Kudos Korner -
James White and Felisino Yanes, Street Division, Public Works Department - A phone
call was received from a NRH resident complimenting White and Yanes for their
exceptional work in cleaning debris from the street right-of-way. They were hard
workers and very professional and exceeded the resident's expectations.
14.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
Oscar Trevino - Mayor
ATTEST:
Patricia Hutson - City Secretary
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
',-- Department: Planning Department
Council Meeting Date: 5/24/04
Subject: Consideration of a Request from Diesel Hammer L.L.C. Agenda Number: PS 2004-07
to Approve the Final Plat of Lot 1, Block 1 Jon R. Evans Addition Located in the 5100 Block
of Davis Boulevard (.36 acres).
Case Summary: The property is currently un-platted and contains the building that is
currently used for the retail sale of vacuum cleaners. The owner wants to plat the site to build
a new building for the vacuum cleaners business as well as another building for other retail
uses. The original building will be removed as the first building is completed. The proposed
retail building is already under construction.
Comprehensive Plan: The Comprehensive Plan indicates commercial uses for the area.
The existing and proposed uses are consistent with the Plan.
Thoroughfare Plan: The Thoroughfare Plan designates Davis Blvd as a 6- lane, divided,
principal arterial of 120' RO.W. Maplewood Avenue is designated as a 2-lane, undivided
collector street of 68' ROW
Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation: The Planning and Zoning
Commission at their meeting on May 6, 2004 recommended approval of PS 2004-07 by a vote
of 4-1 with the follQwing stipulation;
1 ) Applicant to complete required engineering and sidewalk construction plans.
Staff Review: The applicant has completed the required engineering plans per the PI~nning
and Zoning Commission's stipulation. Attached is a letter from the Public Works Department
stating that all plat requirements have been completed.
Recommendation:
To Approve PS 2004-0.7 the Final Plat of Lot 1, Block 1 Jon R. Evans Addition as
recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Review Schedule:
Application: 1/26/04 Final Hearing: 5/24/04 Total Review Time: 15 weeks·
* The applicant did not submit plat revisions when required to keep the plat on schedule. Staff would have
brought the plat to Council in April for approval if the staff's revisions had been incorporated in a timely manner by
the applicant.
Finance Review
Account Number
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CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM DIESEL HAMMER LLC TO
APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1 JON R. EVANS ADDITION
LOCATED IN THE 5100 BLOCK OF DAVIS BOULEVARD (.36 ACRES).
APPROVED
Mr. Green summarized the case which is a final plat so the owner can build a
new building for his vacuum cleaner business as well as another building for
other retail uses. The original building will be removed. Staff recommends
approval subject to Public Works engineering plan requirements being met.
Mr. Sapp, seconded by Mr. Nehring, motioned to approve PS 2004-07 subject to
completing staff recommendations for engineered plans and the construction of
sidewalks, and that this case not be forwarded to City Council unti I these
requirements are completed. The motion was approved 4-1, with Ms. Cole
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MEMO TO: Donna Jackson, Planner
FROM: Lance J. Barton, P,E" Assistant Public Works Director
SUBJECT: JON R. EVANS ADDITION; Block 1, Lot 1
Final Plat, PS2004-07
Public Works has reviewed the final plat submitted to this office on April 8, 2004. We
recommend placement on the next City Council agenda.
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Council Meeting Date: 5/24/04
Subject: Consideration of a ReQuest from Winkelmann & Associates Agenda Number: PS 2004-15
to Approve the Final Plat of Lot 1, Block 1 U.I.C.I. Addition Located in the 9000 Block of
Walker Boulevard (14.60 acres).
Case Summary: The property is currently vacant. The purpose of this plat is to prepare for
the construction of a 2-story, 100,000 square foot office building on the northern portion of the
site. .
Comprehensive Plan: The Comprehensive plan indicates retail uses for this vicinity. The
proposed office building use is consistent with the non-residential nature of the Plan.
Thoroughfare Plan: The site has public street access from UICI Drive, a 2-lane,
commercial street with 70' of ROW that terminates into a cul-de-sac along the western
boundary of the site. Access is also provided by future 70' ROW extension of Cardinal Road
along the southern border of the site (supercedes the existing 25' access easement). A 24'
fire lane easement is shown to connect the cul-de-sac termination of UICI Drive on the west
with an existing parking lot (UICI) east of the site. The proposed office building will be
constructed north of this easement.
Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation: The Planning and Zoning
\--,' Commission at their meeting on May 6,2004 recommended approval of PS 2004-15 by a vote
of 5-0 with the following stipulation;
1) Address remaining staff comments.
Staff Review: Attached is a letter from the applicant acknowledging that outstanding
. technical issues remain that may affect the plat by the addition of easements and or the
existing sanitary sewer lift station. Also attached is a letter from the Public Works Department
stating that all plat-related issues have been addressed and that the plat is ready for Council
consideration.
Recommendation:
To Approve PS 2004-15 the Final Plat of Lot 1, Block 1 U.I.C.I. Addition as recommended
by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Finance Review
Source of Funds:
Bonds (GOIRev.)
Operating Budget
Account Number
Sufficient Funds AvauaOle
Finance Director
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Review Schedule:
Application: 3/19/04
Final Hearing: 5/24/04
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PS 2004-15
FINAL PLAT
U.I.C.I. ADDITION
LOT 1, BLOCK 1
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PS 2004-15
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM WINKELMANN & ASSOCIATES
TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1 U.I.C.I. ADDITION
LOCATED IN THE 9000 BLOCK OF WALKER BOULEVARD (14.600 ACRES).
APPROVED
Mr. Green summarized the case which is a final plat of vacant property on which
the owner wishes to construct a 2-story, 100,000 square foot office building.
Staff recommends approval subject to items noted by Public Works memo.
Ms. Cole, seconded by Mr. Schopper, motioned to approve PS 2004-15 subject
to staff recommendations from Public Works. The motion was approved
unanimously 5-0.
MEGA Life & Health
Insurance Company
9151 Grapevine Highway
North Richland Hills. TX 76180
May 20, 2004
Lance Barton, PE
Assistant Director of Public Works
City of North Richland Hills
7301 NE Loop 820
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
Dear Mr. Barton,
Please accept this letter as our acknowledgement that there are outstanding technical issues related to
the lift station at the existing facility that may affect the current final plat. We understand that certain
water and/or sewer easements may be required to be dedicated by separate instrument prior to
construction.
Sincerely,
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MEGA Life and Health Insurance Company
Cc: Les Binkley, Binks Construction
Mike Clark, Winkelmann & Associates; Inc.
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May 17, 2004
MEMO TO: Donna Jackson, Planner
FROM; Lance J. Barton, P.E., Assistant Public Works Director
SUBJECT: UICI ADDITION; Block 1, Lot 1
Final Plat; PS2004-15
Public Works has reviewed the final plat submitted to this office on April 2, 2004. We
recommend placement on the next City Council agenda.
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NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: Parks and Recreation
Council Meeting Date: 5/24/04
Subject: Authorize the City Manaqer to execute a "Letter of Agenda Number: GN 2004-043
Understanding" and Approve $5,000 Sponsorship
with the City of Bedford for their "4th Fest Independence
Day Celebration" - Resolution No. 2004-037
On May 4th, in an Informal Report, staff briefed Mayor and Council on a possible sponsorship
with the City of Bedford for their July 4th event. Council had requested at the February 9th Pre
Council meeting that we consider partnering with another city for a July 4th event since the
decision was made to not fund the "Northeast Family Fourth" due to financial constraints and
lack of safe open spaces to launch the fireworks.
The City of Bedford was selected for a possible partnership because of their use of high level
fireworks and related visibility from North Richland Hills. They also produce a quality event
and have done so for many years. After speaking with the City of Bedford they have accepted
our $5,000 sponsorship proposal for their "4th Fest Independence Day Celebration". The
event will be held on July 3rd from 11 :00 a.m. - 11 :00 p.m. at the Bedford Boys Ranch.
Attached is a draft "Letter of Understanding" outlining the sponsorship between the City of
North Richland Hills and the City of Bedford. Should Council agree to the sponsorship
proposal, the City Manager will execute the agreement.
The City Attorney has reviewed the attached "Letter of Understanding".
Recommendation: To approve Resolution No. 2004-037.
Finance Review
Source of Funds:
Bonds (GO/Rev,)
Operating Budget
Other
Account Number 125-7501-541.35-35
Sufficient Funds Available
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RESOLUTION No. 2004-037
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS:
Section 1 : THAT the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the Letter of
Understanding with the City of Bedford for the "4th Fest Independence
Day Celebration", as the act and deed of the City.
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED.
PASSED AND APPROVED on the 24th day of May 2004.
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
By:
Oscar Trevino, Mayor
ATTEST:
Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
George Staples, City Attorney
Letter of Understanding
Letter of Understanding between the City of North Richland Hills
and the City of Bedford
This Letter of Understanding confirms the intention of the City of North Richland Hills to provide
a $5,000 sponsorship to the City of Bedford for their "4th Fest Independence Day Celebration",
Whereas, the City of Bedford provides an outstanding 4th Fest event each year and;
Whereas, the event will be held on July 3rd from 11 :00 a.m. - 11 :00 p.m. at the Bedford Boys
Ranch and
Whereas, the City of North Richland agrees to provide a $5,000 sponsorship to support
the 2004 event; and
Whereas, North Richland Hills residents will be encouraged to attend the "4h Fest
Independence Day Celebration" and or enjoy the fireworks show; both parties agree to the
following:
1. The City of North Richland Hills agrees to provide a $5,000 sponsorship for the 4th Fest
Independence Day Celebration"
2. The City of North Richland Hills shall provide the official City of North Richland Hills logo to the
City of Bedford which will be placed on all print material advertising the "4th Fest Independence
Day Celebration"
3. The City of Bedford will provide VIP passes for Mayor and Council and City Administration to
the VIP Tent for food and beverages during the event
4. The City of North Richland Hills accepts no liability or any additional costs including personal
injury or property damage resulting from the event
5. The parties agree that North Richland Hills has no authority to direct any of the activities or
employees or subcontractors of Bedford who are in charge of safety or security or who perform
entertainment or who discharge fireworks and that Bedford shall be solely responsible for safety
of attendees.
6, This Letter of Understanding shall be in effect for the year 2004 with an option for a new
agreement in 2005 if both parties agree
This Undersigned Parties hereby conclude the present agreement:
For the City on North Rich/and Hills:
For the City of Bedford:
Larry J. Cunningham, City Manager
Chuck Barnett, City Manager
Date
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INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
No. 2004-047
Date:
May 10, 2004
Subject:
Proposed Partnership with the City of Bedford for a Fourth of July
Celebration
At the February 9th Pre Council meeting the City Council elected not to fund the "Northeast Family
Fourth" event due to financial constraints and limited safe open spaces to launch the fireworks.
Knowing that our citizens would be disappointed in the cancellation of the event, Council
suggested that we consider partnering with one of the other cities that plan a July 4th event. The
Cities of Bedford, Grapevine, Hurst and Southlake all host an annual July 4th event.
The City of Bedford was selected for a possible partnership because of their use of high level
fireworks and related visibility from North Richland Hills. They also produce a quality event and
have done so for many years. With this in mind, staff contacted Sherri Strayer, Deputy Director of
Tourism with the City of Bedford and proposed a $5,000 sponsorship from us, After consulting
with the City Manager and obtaining approval from Mayor and Council, the City of Bedford has
agreed to accept our sponsorship proposal.
The "4th Fest Independence Day Celebration" will be held on Saturday, July 3rd from 11 :00 a.m. -
1 :00 p.m, at the Bedford Boys Ranch,' The City of Bedford has requested a letter of intent
,egarding the sponsorship, The preliminary agreement of the sponsorship includes our city logo
on all print material. Due to the tight time constraints in organizing the event and the' potential for
including sponsorship recognition for the City of North Richland Hills in all printed marketing
materials, it will be important that we submit a letter of intent to the City of Bedford very soon. If
the provisions of this sponsorship are agreeable to our Mayor and City Council, staff will write a
letter of intent and move forward with the sponsorship agreement.
We look forward to visiting with you further about this and seeking any direction that you will
provide on the proposed partnership for the July 4th event.
Respectfully submitted,
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Vickie Loftice
Assistant Director, Parks and Recreation
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NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: City Secretary
Council Meeting Date: 5/24/04
Agenda Number: GN 2004-038
Subject: Election of Mayor Pro Tem
The Charter states that the Mayor Pro Tem shall be selected from the Council Members at
the first regular meeting following the City's general election. Since this is the first regular
meeting following the May 15, 2004 general election the City council must elect a Mayor
Pro Tem at this Council meeting.
Recommendation:
To elect a Mayor Pro Tem.
Source of Funds:
Bonds (GO/Rev.)
Operating Budget
Other
Finance Review
Account Number
Sufficient Funds Available
Finance Director
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CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: Administration
Council Meeting Date: 5/24/04
Subject: Youth Advisory Committee End of Year Report
Agenda Number: 2004-039
In accordance with the Youth Advisory Committee's By-Laws, the committee shall submit a
year-end report to the City Council on the status of its activities for the year. The year-end
report of the Youth Advisory Committee as súbmitted by Kendra Newton, Chair of the
Youth Advisory Committee, is attached for your review.
Kendra Newton will be in attendance to present the report to the City Council and several
members of the Y AC are expected to attend as well.
Recommendation
Accept the Youth Advisory Committee's year-end report to the City Council.
Source of Funds:
Bonds (GO/Rev.)
Operating Budget
Other
Finance Review
Account Number
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Budget Director
Finance Director
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The Purpose ofYAC
. Y AC has served their purpose this year as acting as an
advisory committee to the City Council in areas of
economic development and serving the community of
North Richland Hills
. W e hope that City Council will inform us of any other
proj ects that we might be of service
Community Service
·Volunteered at
Daddy/Daughter
Dance
·Provided volunteer
opportunities at Battle
of the Bands for Teen
Court kids and
Student Council at
Birdville High.
·Volunteered at
community car wash,
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South Grapevine Highway Project
· Research on
what the city can
do to improve
South Grapevine
Highway
North Hills Mall
. Research of
what the city can
do to improve the
economy of
North Hills Mall
Texans Standing Tall Project
Planning
. Texans Standing TaU
is a statewide coalition
to prevent underage
drinking
. Y AC has spent the
majority of their time
this year planning for
our Zero Tolerance
project.
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March 20, 2004 was a
momentus day for YAC,
We set up for the event
at North Hills Mall. Teen
Court kids helped in the
set up. We were at
North Hills Mall starting
at 1 pm,
There were ten bands that played from Richland
High, Birdville High, and Haltom High.
The event was successful because there was a large
crowd that showed, By the end of the night there
had been at least 300 people who had attended,
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We spread the message about staying drug and
alcohol free.
Y AC sold concessions, passed out infonnation from
TST and MADD, and counted coins to see who
would win the competition,
The weather began to get stonny around 8 pm, so
Y AC had to close the event early,
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Pro Audio set up and worked the sound, Y AC had to
spend money for their services,
Y AC borrowed the stage owned by the city.
The crowd during a perfonnance by Thysia from
Birdville High,
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Battle of the Bands
-The event was a complete success.
- It spread the TST message,
provided a night of safe enjoyment
for teens in the community, and
drew more people to North
Richland Hills.
-Y AC plans to do something
similar for teens next vear.
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CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: Administration
Council Meeting Date: 5/24/04
Subject: Youth Advisory Committee Report for South
Grapevine Highway Redevelopment Project
Agenda Number: 2004-040
As part of the Youth Advisory Committee's mission to serve as the liaison between the City
Council and the youth of the community, the Committee prepared a report with some
recommendations they would like to see as part of the redevelopment of North Hills Mall
and the South Grapevine Highway corridor.
The report will be presented in two parts. The first part of the presentation includes
recommendations for the redevelopment of North Hills Mall. Recommendations include
making North Hills Mall an entertainment destination with some specific locations that are
geared toward teens including the addition of a Christian club for teens and an indoor
skate park. The second part of the presentation involves recommendations for the
redevelopment and revitalization of the South Grapevine Highway Corridor.
Recommendations include improving the appearance of the roadways in this area, design
elements to enhance the appearance of buildings in the corridor, and implementing
streetscape and design elements used at the intersection of North Tarrant Parkway and
Davis Boulevard into this area. Kendra Newton, chair of the YAC, will present the
information regarding recommendations for North Hills Mall, and Nick Ward, YAC member,
will present the recommendations for the South Grapevine Highway Corridor.
The YAC enjoyed learning about the South Grapevine Highway Redevelopment project as
well as efforts to revitalize North Hills Mall, and they gained an understanding of the
importance of this project to our City.
Recommendation
Accept the Youth Advisory Committee's report.
Source of Funds:
Bonds (GO/Rev.)
Operating Budget
Other
Finance Review
Account Number
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Budget Director
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North Hills Mall
YAC's Report to Council on ways to improve the
economic quality of South Grapevine Highway
Current Status
Y AC Goals for North Hills Mall
Youth Advisory Committee sees a
future for North Hills Mall where one is not
currently established. A future with a large
network of entertainment facilities in
conjunction with other entertainment
projects on South Grapevine Highway.
. Here are some ideas proposed for this
network.
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The Door
The Door is a Christian club that lets local music
groups and many national groups play. There is a
Door in Dallas, Fort Worth, and Piano. There needs
to be one in North Richland Hills. The area has
alread shown a market for it.
Dave and Busters
Dave and Busters is a fun and games restaurant for
adults, There is no Dave and Busters outside of
Dallas County, This area does not serve its adults
well with entertainment, and a Dave and Busters
would be a neat restaurant to take over the entire
food court,
Skate Park
The younger generation is interested In skate parks like
the older generation loved roller rinks, There is a skate
park in Grapevine Mills. but as people can see by driving
by the high schools after school, Grapevine Is too far
away for North Richland Hills teenagers. it wouid be a
profitable renovation for the old Stripling and Cox.
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Retail Shops
Retail Ideas:
S&M
Forever 21
Fry's Electronics
Car Electronics Store
PacifIC Sunwear
Dickies
Urban Outwear
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Implementation
· North Hills Mall would have to be
renovated and reconstructed to
accommodate the new environment that
would come with these new stores.
· There are many large buildings already in
North Hills Mall that would be more than
ample to fulfill the needs of these new
stores,
Connecting the Area
· Bridge connection between Movie Theatre
and Laser Quest
· More stop lights
· Creation of hike and bike trails by North
Hills Hospital that connect into Grapevine
Highway
· Plant more trees and show less cement
· Repair of aging buildings
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South Gr'9
Highway;Repo
The City of North Riçhland
Youth Advi$ory Commi
South Grapevine
Several elements of the
Southern end of State
Highway 26 can be
easily changed in the
upcoming
revitalization project
of the area to make it
more friendly towards
younger citizens of
the city. .
Highway 26 As It Stands
. Several intersections
in this area are in
need of rethinking
. This intersection is an
example of one where
perhaps the roads
could be made in a
more orderly manner
with a cleaner look
with straight poles.
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Highway 26 As It Stands
· Shopping strips like
the one shown in the
rear of this photo
should not be built.
They become
monotonous to the
eye and when vacant i
do not attract new
businesses to move
in,
The New Proposal
· The stone walls
shown in this
shopping center
illustrate a good
building code that
should be enacted to
all roadside
businesses of the this
type especially big
box retail.
The New Proposal
· The big box retail which is
planned for this area
should have the same
exterior building style as
the Wal-Mart located on
Davis and North Tarrant
parkway In order to
promote a generally more
aesthetically pleasing
exterior design of the
area
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The New Proposal
· For traffic lights in the
southern area, the
city should continue
with its new light
design as it has at the
Davis and North
Tarrant intersection.
Red light cameras
should absolutely be
included in this
recommendation
The New Proposals
· Though serving no
purpose other than
decoration, the city
should consider
structures of this type
to promote better
exterior appearances
in the area
The New Proposals
· Although water
towers are already in
place for this area,
should they decide to
rebuild, this example
should serve as a
model for such a
future project
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The Teen Perspective
. The City should aim to provide housing f
students and family with co
area as a general goal. Giv proxi
Christian University and Tam'(1t County C
number of this age of peopleiWl1I be preval
area, Therefore it is YAC's .recommendati
and mid-range apartments he bùilt in this
residential zones. The city also should a
of less small shops in thi$ area aS$mall
already located there arl:! tending tòvaca
refilled,
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CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
- Department: Administration Council Meeting Date: 5/24/04
Subject: Approval of New Committee Members to the Youth Agenda Number: GN 2004-041
Advisory Committee
The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) by-laws specify that 10 members are to be appointed for
a two-year term and 6 members are to be appointed for a one-year term for a total of 16
members. In addition, among those 10 members appointed to a two-year term, there can be no
more than 3 members from anyone high school. Currently, there are 6 members of the Y AC
that are completing the 2nd year of their 2 year term (3 from Richland and 3 from Birdville), two
members from Fort Worth Christian were recently appointed to a 2 year term, and 3 members
were recently appointed for a one year term. The following individuals will be graduating this
year:
Kendra Newton, Birdville High School - completing a 2 year term
Emily Killough, Birdville High School - completing a 2 year term
Bethany Walden, Birdville High School - completing a 2 year term
Jake Fields, Richland High School - completing a 1 year term
Paul Dorasil, Richland High School - completing a 2 year term
This leaves 7 two-year positions and 4 one-year positions to be filled when you factor in current
vacancies.
In an effort to begin filling these vacancies, the following new members are recommended for
appointment:
Sarah Shive
Blake Brown
Birdville Sophomore 2 year term
Ft. Worth Christian Junior 1 year term·
These new appointments are in accordance with the Y AC by-laws.
Recommendation: Approve the Youth Advisory Committee's recommendations for new
committee members for 2003-2004.
Source of Funds:
Bonds (GO/Rev.)
Operating Budget
Other
Finance Review
Account Number
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Budget Director
Finance Director
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NORTH RICH LAND HILLS
Department: Planning Department
CounCil Meeting Date: 5/24/04
Subject: Public HearinQ to Consider a ReQuest from JB & JB Agenda Number: PZ 2004-06
Development, FLP for a Zoning Change from "AG" Agricultural and "0-1" Office Districts to "R-
2" Residential District Located in the 7900-8000 blocks of Precinct Line Road (35.994 acres) _
Ordinance 2783. (Continued at the May 10, 2004 City Council Meeting)
Case Summary: The applicant is proposing to develop a 125"'¡ot subdivision for the site.
The requested "R-2" zoning would require a minimum 9,000 square foot lot with a
minimum 2,000 square foot dwelling. A preliminary plat for this site (ref. PS 2004-08
Thornbridge East Phase II, III, and IV) was approved by the Planning and Zoning
Commission at their April 15th meeting.
Existing Land Use/Site Attributes:
few small out-buildings.
The site is not platted and is vacant except for a
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Thoroughfare Plan: The property has frontage along Precinct Line Road, which is
designated on the Thoroughfare Plan as a future 7-lane, undivided, principal arterial with
130' R.O.W. (P7U). The approved preliminary plat provides one access point to Precinct
Line Road and a local street network connecting to the existing Thombridge East Addition.
Comprehensive Plan: Based on the Comprehensive Plan, a small tributary of Little
Bear Creek bisects this site into east and west halves. That portion of the site east of the
tributary (approximately 650' of depth from Precinct Line Road) is proposed for office and
neighborhood retail uses. The balance of the site (west of the· tributary) is proposed for
low density residential uses.
The applicant's request for residential zoning of! the entire site is not completely in
compliance with the Comprehensive Plan because it replaces the proposed commercial
frontage along Precinct Line Road. The request does, however,. reflect a trend toward the
downsizing of commerciallindustrial areas for low-density residential development.
Staff is concerned that a continued pattem of downzonin9 $nd downsizing of areas
identified for commercial development may result in a cumulative lessening of the
community's long-term opportunities for commercial development. The City of Colleyville
is currently reviewing a proposed development for office, retail antj restaurant uses along
Finance Review
Source of Funds:
Bonds (GOlRev.)
Operating Budget
Other
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CITY OF
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Precinct Line Road within % mile of this site.
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North: "R-2"/ Single family residences
East: City of Colleyville
South: "AG" Agricultural/Single family residences
West: "R-2-2500"/Single family residences
Letter of Protest: Attached is a letter of protest to this r$quest from an adjacent
property owner.
Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation: The Planning and Zoning
Commission at their meeting on April 15, 2004, recommended approval of PZ 2004-06 by
a vote of 7-0.
Case U~date: The applicant was not available to present this request at the scheduled
May 10t public hearing. In his absence the Council opened the public hearing and asked
staff to give an overview of the request. Adjacent property owner, Mr. Lajoie, spoke and
voiced concern over development of the site and the potential for additional water being
drained onto his property. In the absence of the applicant to present the request, Council
continued the public hearing to the May 20th meeting.
After the Council meeting was adjourned, the applicant's representative, Doug Long,
appeared. Mr. Long, Mr. and Mrs. Lajoie and staff discussed th$ drainage of the site and
''-~ how the proposed development would not force additional water onto the Lajoie's property.
Staff has contacted the applicant and his representative to ~ssure their attendance at the
May 24th Council meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
To approve the Planning and Zoning Commission recommttndation of approval for
PZ 2004-06 by approving Ordinance No. 2783.
Review Schedule:
Application: 2/17/04 Final Hearing: 5/10/04 Total R~view Time: 13 weeks·
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ORDINANCE NO. 2783
ZONING CASE PZ 2004-06
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND THE
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS; AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF
NORTHRICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, AND REZONING A35.994 ACRE TRACT
OF PROPERTY FROM AG (AGRICULTURAL) AND 0-1 (OFFICE) TO R-2
(SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) ZONING; ESTABLISHING A PENALTY;
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, notice of a hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission was sent to real
property owners within 200 feet ofthe property herein described at least 10 days
before such hearing; and,
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,
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 concemingthe zone
change; and,
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 ofthe City of North Richland Hills; NOW,
THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND
HILLS, TEXAS:
Section 1:
THAT the Comprehensive Plan, the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and the
zoning map ofthe City of North Richland Hills are hereby amended by rezoning
a 35.994 acre tract ofland located in the 7900 and 8000 Blocks of Precinct Line
Road in the City of North Richland Hills, Tarrant County, Texas, more
particularly described on Exhibit "A" hereto, rrom AG Agricultural and 0-1
Office to R-2 Single Family Residential zoning.
Section 2:
Any person, finn 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.
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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.
Section 4:
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately after passage.
AND IT IS SO ORDAINED.
PASSED on this 10th day of May, 2004.
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
By:
Oscar Trevino, Mayor
ATTEST:
Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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THORNZ1
FIELD NOTES FOR REZONING AG TO R2
TRACT I
BEING A TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE S. RICHARDSON SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO, 1266
AND THE W, C, NEWTON
SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 1182, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS, AND BEING DESCRIBED AS
FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF TRACT BEING DESCRIBED, SAID
POINT BEING LOCATED 145,00
FEET NORTH 89 DEGREES 32 MINUTES 59 SECONDS EAST AND 559.86 FEET NORTH
89 DEGREES 49 MINUTES
34 SECONDS EAST FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 11, BLOCK 4,
THORNBRIDGE EAST, AN ADDITION
TO THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING
TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN
CABINET A, SLIDE 4133, PLAT RECORDS, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS;
THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 45 MINUTES 22 SECONDS EAST 556.78 FEET ALONG
THE SOUTH LINE OF
SAID THORNBRIDGE EAST TO THE WEST RO.W. LINE OF PRECINCT LINE ROAD FOR
THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF
TRACT BEING DESCRIBED;
THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 18 MINUTES 12 SECONDS EAST 256.04 FEET ALONG
SAID RO.W, TO THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF TRACT BEING DESCRIBED;
THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 05 SECONDS WEST 558.26 FEET TO THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER
OF TRACT BEING DESCRIBED;
THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 01 MINUTES 41 SECONDS WEST 253.18 FEET TO THE
POINT OF BEGINNING
AND CONTAINING 3.259 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS
FIELD NOTES FOR REZONING 01 TO R2
TRACT II
BEING A TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE S. RICHARDSON SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 1266
AND THE W.C. NEWTON
SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 1182, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS, AND BEING DESCRIBED AS
FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF TRACT BEING DESCRIBED, SAID
POINT BEING LOCATED 742.12
FEET SOUTH 70 DEGREES 17 MINUTES 06 SECONDS EAST FROM THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF LOT 11,
BLOCK 4, THORNBRIDGE EAST, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND
HILLS, TARRANT COUNTY,
TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN CABINET A, SLIDE 4133, PLAT
RECORDS, TARRANT COUNTY,
TEXAS;
THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 05 SECONDS EAST 564.37 FEET TO THE
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WEST R.O.W. LINE OF
PRECINCT LINE ROAD FOR THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF TRACT BEING DESCRIBED;
THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 25 MINUTES 57 SECONDS EAST 24.95 FEET ALONG
SAID RO.W.;
THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 14 MINUTES 19 SECONDS EAST 154.37 FEET ALONG
SAID RO,W.;
THENCE SOUTH 02 DEGREES 51 MINUTES 45 SECONDS WEST 70.60 FEET ALONG
SAID RO.W, TO THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF TRACT BEING DESCRIBED;
THENCE WEST 561.34 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF TRACT BEING
DESCRIBED;
THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 34 SECONDS WEST 250.31 FEET TO THE
POINT OF BEGINNING
AND CONTAINING 3.239 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS
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FIELD NOTES FOR REZONING AG TO R2
TRACT III
BEING A TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE S. RICHARDSON SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO, 1266,
TARRANT COUNTY,
TEXAS, AND BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF TRACT BEING DESCRIBED, SAID
POINT BEING LOCATED 286.88
FEET SOUTH 00 DEGREES 27 MINUTES 06 SECONDS WEST AND 214,10 FEET SOUTH
00 DEGREES 40
MINUTES 41 SECONDS WEST FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 11, BLOCK 4,
THORN BRIDGE EAST,
AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS;
THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 33 SECONDS EAST 295.84 FEET TO THE
NORTHEAST CORNER
OF TRACT BEING DESCRIBED;
THENCE SOUTH 05 DEGREES 25 MINUTES 50 SECONDS WEST 457.78 FEET TO THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER
OF TRACT BEING DESCRIBED;
THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 30 SECONDS WEST 296.34 FEET TO THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER
OF TRACT BEING DESCRIBED;
THENCE NORTH 05 DEGREES 25 MINUTES 50 SECONDS EAST 462.64 FEET TO THE
POINT OF BEGINNING
AND CONTAINING 3.111 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS
FIELD NOTES FOR REZONING 01 TO R2
TRACT IV
BEING A TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE S, RICHARDSON SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 1266
TARRANT COUNTY,
TEXAS, AND BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF TRACT BEING DESCRIBED, SAID
POINT BEING LOCATED
962.52 FEET SOUTH 02 DEGREES 37 MINUTES 24 SECONDS WEST 962.52 FEET FROM
THE SOUTHWEST CORNER
OF LOT 11, BLOCK 4, THORNBRIDGE EAST, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF NORTH
RICH LAND HILLS, TARRANT
COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN CABINET A, SLIDE 4133,
PLAT RECORDS, TARRANT
COUNTY, TEXAS;
THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST 776.08 FEET TO THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF
TRACT BEING DESCRIBED;
THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 01 MINUTES 29 SECONDS WEST 207.70 FEET TO AN
INSIDE CORNER OF TRACT
BEING DESCRIBED;
THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 09 SECONDS EAST 203.64 FEET TO THE
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MOST EASTERLY NORTHEAST
CORNER OF TRACT BEING DESCRIBED;
THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 01 MINUTES 02 SECONDS EAST 107.75 FEET TO
CORNER OF TRACT BEING
DESCRIBED;
THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 31 SECONDS EAST 30,18 FEET TO
CORNER OF TRACT BEING
DESCRIBED;
THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 01 MINUTES 02 SECONDS EAST 118.49 FEET TO THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER
OF TRACT BEING DESCRIBED;
THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST 1317.97 FEET TO THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER
OF TRACT BEING DESCRIBED;
THENCE NORTH 41 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 22 SECONDS EAST 246.25 FEET TO A
CORNER OF TRACT BEING
DESCRIBED, SAID POINT BEING LOCATED IN A CURVE TO THE RIGHT WITH A RADIUS
OF 58,00 FEET;
THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE TO THE RIGHT 162.22 FEET TO THE
END OF SAID CURVE,
WHOSE CHORD BEARS 114.28 FEET NORTH 81 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 52 SECONDS
EAST;
THENCE NORTH 11 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 52 SECONDS EAST 67.35 FEET TO
CORNER OF TRACT BEING
DESCRIBED;
THENCE NORTH 05 DEGREES 25 MINUTES 50 SECONDS EAST 183.70 FEET TO THE
POINT OF BEGINNING
AND CONTAINING 10.167 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS
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FIELD NOTES FOR REZONING AG TO R2
TRACT V
BEING A TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE R. RICHARDSON SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO, 1266
AND THE W.C, NEWTON
SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO, 1182, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS, AND BEING DESCRIBED AS
FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF TRACT BEING DESCRIBED, SAID
POINT BEING LOCATED 742.12
FEET SOUTH 70 DEGREES 17 MINUTES 06 SECONDS EAST FROM THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF LOT 11, BLOCK
4, THORNBRIDGE EAST, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS,
TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS,
ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN CABINET A SLIDE 4133, PLAT RECORDS,
TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS;
THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 11 SECONDS EAST 196.48 FEET TO THE
NORTHEAST CORNER
OF TRACT BEING DESCRIBED;
THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 17 SECONDS EAST 214.40 FEET TO THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER
OF TRACT BEING DESCRIBED;
THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 09 SECONDS WEST 203.64 FEET TO THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER
OF TRACT BEING DESCRIBED;
THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 01 MINUTES 29 SECONDS EAST 207.20 FEET TO THE
POINT OF BEGINNING
AND CONTAINING 0,969 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS
FIELD NOTES FOR REZONING AG TO R2
TRACT VI
BEING A TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE S. RICHARDSON SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 1266,
TARRANT COUNTY,
TEXAS, AND BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF TRACT BEING DESCRIBED, SAID
POINT BEING LOCATED 1468.71
FEET SOUTH 16 DEGREES 05 MINUTES 23 SECONDS WEST FROM THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF LOT 11, BLOCK
4, THORNBRIDGE EAST, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS,
TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS,
ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN CABINET A, SLIDE 4133, PLAT RECORDS,
TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS;
THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 58 SECONDS EAST 802.25 FEET TO THE
NORTHEAST CORNER
OF TRACT BEING DESCRIBED;
THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 01 MINUTES 02 SECONDS EAST 642.96 FEET TO THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER
OF TRACT BEING DESCRIBED;
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THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 23 MINUTES 59 SECONDS WEST 812.05 FEET TO A
CORNER OF TRACT BEING
DESCRIBED;
THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 51 MINUTES 10 SECONDS WEST 291.37 FEET TO THE
MOST SOUTHERLY
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF TRACT BEING DESCRIBED;
THENCE NORTH 60 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 24 SECONDS WEST 230.09 FEET TO THE
MOST WESTERLY
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF TRACT BEING DESCRIBED;
THENCE NORTH 44 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 36 SECONDS EAST 703,14 FEET TO THE
POINT OF BEGINNING
AND CONTAINING 15.526 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS
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PZ 2004-06
REZONING
FROM "AG" AGRICULTURE & 0-1 OFFICE
TO "R-2" SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
7.194 ACRES OF THE W.C. NEWTON SURVEY
28.80 ACRES OF THE S. RICHARDSON SURVEY
o 200 400 600 800
1000 1200 Feet
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
CITY COUNCIL
CASE #: PZ 2004-06
JB & JB Development, FLP
7900 Block and 8000 Block Precinct Line Road (Tracts
"I-V" more or less 7.194 Acres in the W. C. Newton
Survey, Abstract 1182 and more or less 28.80 acres in
the S. Richardson Survey)
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 JB & JB Development,
FLP to rezone the above property from "AG" Agriculture and "0-1" Office to "R-2"
Residential District. The applicant intends to develop a single-family residential
subdivision.
Public Hearina Schedule:
Location:
CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, MAY 10, 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
City of Colleyville
5400 Bransford Rd.
P.O. Box 185
C "~yville, TX 76034
Jesse & Carol Nelson
2708 Steeplechase Ct.
Hurst, TX 76054-2287
Sylvia Cate
RR 3, Box 86
Brownwood, TX 76801-9620
John Wallace
8208 Thornhill Dr.
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
Virginia Fenton
921 6 Edgemont Dr.
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
Sâ-ndy Liberato
9212 Edgemont Dr.
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
Ralph & Dorothy Stephens
9208 Edgemont Dr.
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
Gilbert & Gail Lebreton
81 29 Hallmark Dr.
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
State of Texas
P.O. Box 6868
Ft. Worth, TX 76115
~ 'a Sue Cate
R. , 3, Box 86
Brownwood, TX 76801
Wayne & Gail Killough
9204 Edgemont Dr.
Fort Worth, TX 76180
Damon & Kathy Hannah
9124 Edgemont Dr.
Ft. Worth, TX 76180
Thomas & Sherron Leonard
9211 Edgemont Dr.
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
Jesse Cates
9203 Edgemont Dr.
Ft. Worth, TX 76180
James Waldon
9120 Edgemont Dr.
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
John & Lynn Connolly
9112 Edgemont Dr.
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
Dennis & Phyllis McMillin
9104 Edgemont Dr.
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
James & Kathy Bjurman
8125 Hallmark Dr.
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
JB & JB Development
700 W. Harwood Rd., Suite A
Hurst, TX 76054
Karen & Samuel Cuellar
8953 Stratford Dr,
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
Darrell Bruce
9116 Edgemont Dr.
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
M & J Construction Corp.
P.O. Box 821516
North Richland Hills, TX 76182
Joe & Colette Rodgers
9207 Edgemont Dr.
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
Larry Jackson
8200 Edgemont Ct.
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
Darrell & Beverly Bruce
9116 Edgemont Dr.
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
Roger & Judith Fulton
9108 Edgemont Dr.
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
Andrew & Judith Curtis
9100 Edgemont Dr.
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
Mary Sue Warren
120 Oak Leaf Dr.
Ft. Worth, TX 76180
Lajoie Family Trust
Abel & Marjorie Lajoie
7909 Precinct Line Rd.
Ft. Worth, TX 76180
ABN Amro Mortgage Grp
7159 Corklan Dr.
Jacksonville, FL 32258
Gilbert & Shelby Montalvo
8949 Kinston Ct.
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
Jack & Dana McCarty
8108 Thornwood Dr.
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
Jon & Phyllis Moore
9012 Thornberry Dr.
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
Landy & Alysha Compton
8201 Edgemont Ct.
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
Donald & Sondra Heaton
8953 Kingston Ct.
North Ríchland Hills, TX 76180
George & Barbara Taylor
8942 Kingston Ct.
Ft. Worth, TX 76180
Lucille Stevens
T C Stevens Testamentary Tr
9201 Kirk Lane
Ft. Worth, TX 76180
Nancy Reiff
8200 Hallmark Dr.
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
Phillip & Denise Holmes
8112 Thornwood Dr.
North Ríchland Hills, TX 76180
Bruce & Lisa Híldewig
8946 Kingston Ct.
Ft. Worth, TX 76180
Sheryl & Peter Dibella
401 Vintage Ct.
Colleyvílle, TX 76034
Tracy Lemoine
8201 Fenwick Dr.
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
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J E S S N E L SON S T U 0 I 0 S. IN COP 0 RAT E 0
2708 Steeplechase Ct., Hurst, TX 76054 (817) 656-7679 Fax (817) 656-8185
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April 7, 2004
10f 3 Pages
Donna Jackson
Planning Department
City of North Richland Hills
7301 Northeast Loop 820
North Richland Hills, Texas 76180
Re: Case # PZ 2004-06
Dear Donna,
This letter is in reference to the rezoning of the parcel of land witch adjoins our
property to the south at 8013 Precinct Line Road, North Richland Hills.
I have met with your department several times about the use of this land along
Precinct line Rd. I was very pleased with the Planning and Zoning Department's
recommendations that this strip of land (including ours) be zoned in the future as
Neighborhood Retail (NR). We have been hoping to develop our property with
this zoning in mind and are really upset about the possibility of the property next
door being re-zoned to residential. I am only concerned about the zoning
adjacent to Precinct Line Road. This will affect the future plans for our property.
We are requesting that the land adjacent to Precinct Line Road be zoned
Neighborhood Retail. I feel, as your planning department has suggested, the
highest and best use of this land is NR. I feel changing it to residential is a bad
idea for the following reasons:
1. It would isolate our property from future retail establishments and
shared parking possibilities.
2. It would isolate our property by totally surrounding it by residential
zoning i.e. homes to the South and mobile homes to the East and
North. This would give us very few options for a viable business in
the future when we become ready to develop this land and request
your zoning of NR.
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2 of 3 Pages
3. It would restrict the development of our property by blocking the
view from the southern approach on Precinct Line Rd. by
residential block walls, fences and minimal setbacks.
4. Potential residential back yards backing up to our property on the
south would create a problem and financial hardship in that we
would have to completely surround our property with an 8' stone or
brick wall. It is possible that we would be required to landscape a
buffer zone on our side of this fence to accommodate the
residences. This would seriously restrict our development plans.
5. The City of Colleyville on the East side of Precinct Line Rd (directly
across the street from our property and the JS & JS Development
property) is being developed as commercial retail property. New
retail developments are being planned. There is a gas station and
convenience store across the street. It was a wise decision for the
NRH City planners to have suggested an area of NR on the NRH
side of Precinct Line to accommodate our future residential
neighbors and buffer the traffic, noise and pollution from the
highway. Close-to-home retail would improve the quality of life for
the future residences being planned adjacent to this NR area.
6. Precinct Line Road has become an extremely busy major
North/South artery, The rise in the roadbed of Precinct Line blocks
the view of cars turning into our property. This is a potential hazard
area for ingress and egress in the future. One concern, as we try to
develop our property, would be to find and alternate way of ingress
and egress to the property, If the property to the south of us was
zoned NR, we could possibly build and share a common ingress to
the retail properties from the new street that will be built for access
to the new tract of homes being planned.
7. This new road will create a major intersection at Precinct Line Rd.
LD Locket Road is being widened on the Colleyville side to
accommodate future retail traffic. This intersection is busy now, I
can only imagine how busy it will be two years from now!
8. Developing residential units on this commercially active street is an
accident waiting to happen, No less than 5 cars have jumped the
curb and caused damage to our property over the 22 years that we
have owned our land. I could not imagine anyone desiring to live in
a residence built right along side of this major road and intersection.
As traffic increases, the proposed residential units next to the
highway would decline in appeal, value and condition.
Re: Case # PZ 2004-06 (continued)
3 of 3 Pages
9. The City of North Richland Hills will lose future sales tax revenue by
downgrading a potential Retail zone to residential zoning.
10. By breaking up the planned NR zoned area, the potential for
creating a pleasing and viable shopping area decreases. Retail
depends on other retail to survive. Lessening the size and scope of
the planned retail district will hurt the viability of it, creating
economic hardships for those new businesses planning to develop
in this location. There is nothing worse than a bunch of failed
business trashing up a city. Give this part of our city a better
chance to survive economically by zoning all the property adjacent
to the highway Neighborhood Retail.
11. There would be no loss to JS & JB Development if you zoned the
property NR because the intersection that is being formed by the
new road would give them two highly desirable South West and
North West corner commercial retail properties to develop.
12. Likewise, a residential tract of homes set back from Precinct Line
Rd behind a NR zone would be more desirable tract with
neighborhood shopping within walking distance. This would add
appeal, quality of life and value to this planned residential tract.
We are planning on building an art studio and gallery in the near future. We
specialize in museum murals, sculptures, traditional and contemporary artwork.
We had always hoped to locate on Precinct Line Road and help promote a viable
arts and design district in North Richland Hills,
We have always felt that the western heritage and colorful historical past of
Precinct Line," The Hanging Tree" and LD Lockett would be an attraction for
people to visit and a jewel for the city if developed properly. Also, our property
has one of the oldest and grandest post oaks in the county growing on it. Our
land and the surrounding lands have a lot of potential for prestige development if
it could be planned properly. I think more residential zoning along Precinct Line
would be an irreversible mistake.
Please adhere to your NR zoning plans for the immediate frontage along Precinct
Line Rd. Please consider all of my concerns listed above, I look forward to your
decisions concerning this request for zoning changes.
Yours truly,
Jess Nelson
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PZ 2004-06
PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM JB & JB
DEVELOPMENT, FLP FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM "AG"
AGRICULTURAL AND "0-1" OFFICE DISTRICTS TO "R-2" SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT LOCATED AT 7900 AND 8000 BLOCK OF
PRECINCT LINE ROAD (35.994 ACRES MORE OR LESS).
APPROVED
Dave Green, Director of Planning, presented the case. The request for rezoning
is from "AG" Agricultural and "0-1" Office districts to "R-2" Single Family
Residential. This property is located off of Precinct Line Road. The applicant is
proposing single family residence with "R-2" size lots which requires a minimum
of 9000 sq. ft. size lots and 2000 sq. ft. homes. In terms of the design and
zoning, there is residential zoning from the existing drainage area east of
Thornbridge Addition to Precinct Line Road. The Comprehensive Plan for this
area shows low density single family, but much of the frontage area with a depth
of 300 ft. along Precinct Line is shown to be split in half between office use and
neighborhood service use. The reason the applicant is before the Commission is
because the Little Bear Creek Corridor has a small finger that runs through this
area. The applicant is doing a hydrology study which shows a small portion of
the Little Bear Creek Corridor will be lost as a natural buffer between residential
to the west and retail/commercial uses to the east. This allows the applicant to
bring the residential uses further to the east. The only issue Staff has with this
request is that proposed commercial areas are shrinking in size. Staff would like
everyone involved to be cognizant that this is another request in that particular
direction. Staff would prefer to see a continuation of at least some frontage
devoted to non-residential uses,
Chairman Bowen opened the public hearing.
Doug Long, the applicant, came forward. Mr, Long stated that he is aware of
Staff's ideas regarding some commercial frontage; however, the residential
market is very good right now. These homes will be a minimum of 2400 sq. ft.
Roger Fulton, 9108 Edgemont Drive, came forward. Mr. Fulton stated that he is
directly behind this development and received a notice in regard to this public
meeting. Mr. Fulton explained that he is not aware of what "R-2" means.
Regardless, after listening to the gentleman before him, Mr. Fulton was in favor
of anything that will keep the area as residential. In regards to the shrinking
commercial property, Mr. Fulton is aware of how this is important to the City, but
would prefer residential next door to him.
In response to Mr. Fulton's comments, Chairman Bowen explained that "R-2" is
single family residential with 9000 sq. ft. lot minimum and 2000 sq. ft. living area
minimum,
John Barfield, owner of the proposed subdivision, came forward. Mr, Barfield
stated this subdivision will be "R-2" and, like Forest Glenn East Phase II, very few
houses will be less than 3000 sq. ft.
Mr, Nelson, 8013 Precinct Line Rd, came forward. Mr. Nelson was concerned
about how this rezoning would affect the area surrounding his property.
Chairman Bowen stated that the surrounding property will remain "0-1". Mr,
Nelson then said that if that was the case, he was in favor of the request.
Ted Nehring, seconded by Richard Davis, motioned to approve PZ 2004-06.
The motion was approved unanimously (7-0).
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CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
~ Department: Parks and Recreation
Council Meeting Date: 5/24/04
Subject: Authorize the City Manaaer to execute Professional Agenda Number: PU 2004-026
Services Contract with Dunkin Sims Stoffels, Inc., in the
amount of $70,920 for Landscape Architectural Design Services of
Smithfield Elementary and Holiday Heights Elementary
School/Park Sites - Resolution No. 2004-035
The Parks and Recreation Facilities Development CIP Budget includes funding for the
design and construction of the renovation of Norich Park and four new neighborhood parks
at the following locations:
Little Bear Creek Neighborhood Park
Stonybrooke Neighborhood Park
Smithfield Elementary School
Holiday Heights Elementary School
The CIP Budget originally anticipated proceeding with the Stonybrooke Park/School site;
however, BISD has not finalized the proposed schoOl location at this site. Therefore, the
Goode Place neighborhood park site is proposed to be substituted in this phase of the
Neighborhood Park Initiative. Proposed neighborhood park improvements at each site
include a playground, pavilion, multi-use trail, landscaping, irrigation and public art. The
total estimated project cost for all five neighborhood parks is $2,000,000. Two of the parks
will be constructed on BISD Elementary School property.
After advertising and solicitation for professional landscape architectural services, fourteen
proposals were received by the Parks and Recreation Department and include the
following:
Dunkin Sims Stoffels, Inc.
David C. Baldwin Inc.
SMR Landscape
Adams Consulting Engineers
Teague Nail & Perkins
TBG Partners
MHS Planning & Design
Landscape Alliance
MESA Design Group
Newman Jackson Bieberstein
Davis & Davis
Jones & Boyd
Freese & Nichols
SCBA
Finance Review
Source of Funds:
Bonds (GO/Rev.)
Operating Budget
Other
Account Number 125-8510-604.79-01
Sufficient Funds Available PK0409 PK0403
Budget Director
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CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
The proposals were reviewed and evaluated based on the following criteria:
Experience of the Firm
Quality of Previous Work
Past Record with the City
Financial Stability
Qualifications of the Project Manager
Management Approach
A selection committee, with committee members being Richard Torres, Assistant City
Manager, Bo Bass, Assistant City Manager, Jim Browne, Director of Parks and Recreation,
Bill Thornton, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation, Gary Bechthold, Park
Superintendent and Richard Abernathy, Public Works Management Assistant, met on April
15, 2002 to review proposals and selected six (6) firms to interview in accordance with the
professional services procurement policy. The selection committee conducted interviews
on April 23, 2002, and after a thorough evaluation, selected the following two firms to
perform the necessary professional and technical services:
Consultant
Park Site
David C. Baldwin Inc.
Little Bear Creek Neighborhood Park
Goode Place Neighborhood Park
Norich Park Renovation
Dunkin Sims Stoffels, Inc.
Smithfield Elementary School
Holiday Heights Elementary School
This aaenda item represents the official award of a contract to punkin Sims Stoffels. Inc.
only. Their prior experience working for the City of North Richland Hills includes three (3)
projects: Grèen Valley Community Park, Cross Timbers Park and the South Electric Trail.
The attached agreement for services has been negotiated in the amount of $70,920 and
includes the following:
(Both Parks)
$54,250.00 Basic Services (Fixed)
$16.670.00 Additional Services (Estimated)
$70,920.00
[$720,000.00 Estimated construction budget]
This project is in accordance with City Council Goal #2 regarding quality development and
City Council Goal #5, providing quality of life amenities for the community.
The City Attorney has reviewed the attached contract.
Recommendation: To approve Resolution No. 2004-035.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION ITEM
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RESOLUTION No. 2004-035
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS:
Section1: THAT the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a Professional
Services Contract with Dunkin Sims Stoffels, Inc. for Smithfield
Elementary and Holiday Heights Elementary School/Park Sites, as the
act and deed of the City.
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED.
PASSED AND APPROVED on the 24th day of May 2004.
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
By:
Oscar Trevino, Mayor
ATTEST:
Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
George Staples, City Attorney
DUNKIN
SIMS
STOFFELS
Inc.
May 11, 2004
Mr. Bill Thornton
Assistant Director of Parks
City of North Richland Hills
6720 N.E, Loop 820
North Richland Hills, Texas 76180
Dear Mr. Thornton:
We appreciate the opportunity to submit this scope of services for the Holiday Heights and Smithfield
Neighborhood Parks in North Richland Hills, Texas. The scope of services is for the preparation of design
and construction documents to complete the proposed improvements within Neighborhood Parks,
BASIC DESIGN SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
The services are divided into four sections: (1)' design development; (2) construction documents and
specifications; (3) bidding and contract award; and (4) construction administration, Each section sets forth
the tasks to be performed,
Design Development Phase
A schematic plan(s) will be prepared for the program elements listed below, The schematic plan(s) will be
presented to City Staff for their review and comments, A rendering will also be prepared for the City and
provided in a .JPEG format. DSS will modify the selected schematic plans as discussed with City Staff and
prepare an opinion of probable cost detailing the park elements. It is our understanding the City has budgeted
approximately $350,000.00 for construction of each park for a total construction budget of $700,000.00,
Construction Documents and Specifications
Construction documents will be prepared for the parks as outlined in the selected design. The Consultant
will perform the following tasks in this section of the project:
·
Grading Plan(s), which will establish grades for all elements of the project if required,
Layout Plan(s) as needed for the park elements.
Construction Details providing plans, sections, elevations of the individual elements of the plans,
Prepare proposal forms and appropriate add or deduct alternates.
Prepare the project specification manual in word format.
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9603 White Rock Trail, Suite 210 Dallas, Texas 75238
Bidding and Contract Award
The Consultant will be responsible for the following tasks in this phase:
·
Distribute plans and specifications from DSS's office to interested bidders,
Answer questions and interpret drawings during the bidding period.
Assist the City in receiving bids.
Prepare and distribute any required addendum.
Attend the bid opening and prepare a bid tabulation sheet for completion at the bid opening.
Analyze the bids and make a written recommendation to the City for awarding a contract.
·
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Construction Administration
We will perform the following tasks during this phase of the project:
·
Prepare construction documents with addendum,
Consult and advise to the City.
Preparation of elementary and supplementary sketches required to resolve field conditions.
Approval of submittals and shop drawings submitted by contractors for conformance with the
design concept.
The consulting team shall make periodic site visits to determine if the project is proceeding in
accordance with the contract documents, The consulting team shall not be responsible or liable for
the Contractor's failure to perform the construction work in accordance with the contract
documents,
Review and approval of all certificates for payment submitted by the Contractor.
Prepare Change Orders for the City's approval and execution,
Coordinate [mal site walk through with the City at the conclusion of the construction and develop a
punch '.list of items to be corrected and/ or completed by the Contractor.
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DSS will complete the scope of services identified above for a fixed fee of $54,250.00.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
The following services can be provided in addition to the Basic Design Services. DSS cannot provided fixed
fees for these items, however a recommended budgetary amount has been stipulated for each service.
Preliminary and Final Plat
The consultants will prepare a preliminary and final plat for the park(s). These documents will be prepared
according to the City of North Richland Hills requirements for platting. We recommend the City budget the
following amounts for each task.
Holiday Heights Park
Preliminary Plat
Final Plat
$6,950.00
$6,950.00
Smithfield Park
Preliminary Plat
Final Plat
$6,830.00
$6,830.00
Topographical Survey
An on-site topographical survey will be performed to establish existing grades and contours and the location
of existing site features for each park. We would recommend the City budget $3,050.00 for Smithfield Park
and $4,620.00 for Holiday Heights Park.
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans will be prepared for each park according to the guidelines
established by TCEQ, We would recommend the City budget $2,000.00 for each park,
Reimbursable Expenses
The Consultant will invoice the City at the incurred cost for all out-of-house printing of plans, specifications
and plotting of AutoCAD @es. Requested mounting or laminating of master plans will also be invoiced at
the incurred cost.
In-house printing of check prints for use in preparing the construction documents are included in the basic
design services,
Postage and delivery expenses will not be invoiced during the Design Phase of the contract. Courier, express
mail, or overnight delivery charges, as well as, the cost of mailing sets of contract documents to prospective
bidders will be charged to the City. We would recommend the City budget $ 4,000 for this task.
The following is a summary of professional services fee associated with this proposed scope of work:
Basic Design Services and Construction Documents
Topographical Survey
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans
Reimbursable Expenses
Total
$ 54,250.00
$ 7,670,00
$ 4,000.00
$ 5.000.00
$ 70,920.00
Preparation of Alternates
The Consultant's fees are based upon the total dollars allocated for construction of the project. The
Consultant will prepare an opinion of probable cost for construction of the proposed elements, This opinion
of probable cost will be based on the design development phase of the project. Should the City request that
design alternates be prepared for bidding, the consulting team will invoice the City in addition to the original
contract amount, the agreed percentage of construction cost for the preparation of plans, construction
documents and specifications for the alternates. Any such expenses shall be pre-authorized by the City in
advance of work being performed,
The consulting team appreciates the opportunity to submit this scope of services and we look forward to
working with you and the City of North R1chland Hills. If you would like to discuss this proposal please do
not hesitate to call me.
Sir~elY, /'
w~
Dennis Sims, ASLA
Principal
CONTRACT FOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
This CONTRACT is made and entered into this _ day of ,2004, by and between the City of North
Richland Hills, hereinafter called the CIIT, and Dunkin Sims Stoffels, Inc" a Texas corporation, hereinafter
called the LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT.
RECITALS
This CONTRACT is applicable to the furnishing of landscape architectural/park planning services by the
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT for the Holiday Heights and Smithfield Neighborhood Parks (the "Project").
CONTRACTUAL UNDERTAKINGS
Section I
Employment Of LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
I. Employment Of The LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
The CIIT hereby agrees to retain the LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT to perform professional
landscape architectural services in connection with the Project; LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT agrees
to perform such services in accordance with the tenus and conditions of this CONTRACT.
II. Scope Of Services
The parties agree that LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT shall perform such services as are set forth and
described in Exhibit "A", which is attached hereto and thereby made a part of this CONTRACT.
The parties understand and agree that deviations or modifications in the form of written change
orders may be authorized from time to time by the CITY,
Section II
Authorization Of Services
No professional services of any nature shall be undertaken by the LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT pursuant to
this CONTRACT until LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT has received written authorization to proceed from the
cr!Y.
Section III
Period Of Service
This CONTRACT shall be effective upon execution by the CITY and LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, and
shall remain in force until terminated under the provisions hereinafter provided in Section XIII.
Section IV
Coordination With The CITY
The LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT shall hold periodic conferences with the CrIT, or its representative(s), in
an effort to benefit from the CIIT's experience and knowledge of existing needs and facilities, and so as to
make the Project as consistent as is reasonably practicable with the CIIT's current policies and standards, To
implement this effort, the CITY shall make available to the LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT for use in
performing the Project, all existing plans, maps, field notes, statistics, computations and other data in the
CITY's possession pertaining to existing facilities which the CITY might believe could have any relation to
the Project. The LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT may rely upon the accuracy and completeness of such plans,
maps, field notes, statistics, computations and other data provided by the CITY to the LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECT.
Section V
Compensation And Method Of Payment
The parties agree that the LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT shall be compensated for all serv1ces provided
pursuant to this CONTRACT in the amount and manner set forth below.
The professional services fee for completing the scope of services as outlined in Exhibit "A", which is
attached hereto and thereby made a part of this CONTRACT. The LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT shall be
reimbursed, at his actual incurred cost, for job-related expenses such as reproduction/printing,
courier/ delivery charges, data collection, etc, Billing for services will be submitted monthly or after
completion of major phases of the work, whichever is most conducive for both parties to the CONTRACT.
The LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT further agrees that it will prepare itemized statements for submittal, if
requested by the CITY,
Section VI
Legal Requirements
The LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT will advise and assist the CITY in the need and in applying for licenses or
permits required by law, and will comply with ordinances, laws, orders, rules and regulations which pertain to
its services hereunder. However, nothing contained herein shall alter the fact that the CITY shall be
responsible to pay all costs or fees associated with any licenses and permits required by law. The CITY shall
also have the sole responsibility to obtain all licenses or permits required by law.
Section VII
Standard Of Care
The LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT will perform and complete its work in a good and workmanlike manner,
The LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT shall not, either during or after the term of this CONTRACT, disclose to
any third party, any confidential information relative to the work or the business of the CITY, without the
written consent of the CITY, except to the LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT's subcontractors, The CITY's
representative shall at all times have access to the work for the purpose of inspecting the work and
determining that the work is being performed in accordance with the terms of this CONTRACT.
Section VIII
Independent Contractor Relationship
In performance of the services hereunder, the LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT shall be an independent
contractor with the sole authority to control and direct the performance of the details of the work. The
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT is self-employed, shall not purport to be an employee or an agent of the CITY,
and shall not have any right or power to bind the CITY to any obligation not otherwise specifically
authorized in writing by the CITY. The LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT shall provide its own premises for
performance of its duties hereunder, but shall have free access to the premises of the CITY and any
information, records and other material relevant to its work hereunder.
Section IX
Insurance
The LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT shall provide a certificate reflecting its coverage by worker's compensation
insurance and public liability insurance to the CITY for bodily injury and property damage in the following
amounts:
$250,000.00 for each person/
$500,000.00 for each single occurrence for bodily injury or death/
$100,000.00 for each single occurrence for injury to or destruction of property,
The LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT agrees and warrants that such coverage shall be maintained during the
term of this CONTRACT. In the event that the limits of liability imposed upon municipalities are increased
by the Legislature of the State of Texas, the parties agree that the LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT shall increase
the coverage and limits of liability required by this CONTRACT to conform to the liability limits established
by the Legislature of the State of Texas.
Section X
Progress Meetings
The LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT or its designee agrees to attend all progress meetings scheduled by the
CITY, and at such meetings will endeavor to outline work accomplished and identify any special problems or
delays known to the LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT which are encountered in connection with the Project
during the previous report period, as well as planned work activities and special problems and delays
anticipated for the next report period.
Section XI
Ownership Of Documents
All documents, including master plans and drawings, prepared or furnished by the LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECT (and LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT's independent professional associates and consultants)
pursuant to this CONTRACT are instruments of service with respect to the Project, and the CITY shall
retain ownership and property interest therein, whether or not the Project is completed, upon full and
complete payment by the CITY to the LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT for the cost of the work as defined in
Exhibit "A", The CITY may use the plans, drawings and specifications for information and reference in
connection with the use and occupancy of the Project by the CITY and others; however, such documents are
not intended or represented to be suitable for reuse by the CITY or others on extensions of the Project or on
any other project. Any reuse without written verification or adaptation by the LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
for the specific purpose intended will be at the CITY's sole risk and without liability or legal exposure to the
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, or to the LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT's independent professional associates
and consultants.
Section XII
Termination
Either party to this CONTRACT may terminate the CONTRACT by giving to the other party thirty (30)
days' notice in writing. Upon delivery of such notice by the CITY to the LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, the
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT shall discontinue all services in connection with the performance of this
CONTRACT and shall proceed to promptly cancel all existing orders and contracts insofar as such orders orHcontracts are chargeable to this CONTRACT. As soon as practical after receipt of notice of termination, the
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT shall submit a statement, showing in detail the services performed under this
CON1RACT up to the date of termination, The CITY shall then pay the LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
within fifteen (15) days that proportion of the prescribed charges which the services actually performed under
this CONTRACT bear to the total services actually performed under this CON1RACT, less such payments
on account of the charges as have been previously made. Originals of all completed or partially completed
plans, designs and text prepared under this CON1RACT shall be promptly delivered to the CITY upon
termination of this CONTRACT.
Section XIII
Entire Agreement
This CON1RACT represents the entire agreement between the parties covering the subject matter, No
modifications or amendments shall be valid unless in writing and signed by both of the parties,
Section XIV
Severability
In case anyone or more of the provisions contained in this CON1RACT shall, for any reason, be held to be
invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any
other provision hereof, and this CON1RACT shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable
provision had never been contained herein.
Section XV
Performance
This entire CONTRACT is performable in Tarrant County, Texas, and the venue for any action related,
directly or indirectly, to this CONTRACT or in any manner connected therewith shall be Dallas County,
Texas, and this CONTRACT shall be construed under the laws of the State of Texas.
Section XVI
Successors And Assignments
The CITY and the LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT each binds himself and his successors, executors,
administrators and assigns to any other party of this CONTRACT and to the successors, executors,
aclnúnistrators and assigns of such other party, in respect to all covenants of this CONTRACT. Except as
above, neither the CITY nor the LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT shall assign, sublet or transfer its interest in
this CON1RACT without the written consent of the other party. Nothing herein shall be construed as
creating any personal liability on the part of any officer, agent or employee of the CITY or the LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECT.
Section XVII
Preparation of Alternates
The LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT's fees are based upon the total dollars allocated for construction of the
project. The LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT will prepare an estimate for probable cost of construction, This
estimate will be based upon the design development phase of the project. Should the CITY request design
alternate(s) be prepared for bidding, the LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT will invoice the CITY, in addition to
the original contract.
Section XVIII
Indemnity
The LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the CITY and its officers, agents
and employees of and from damages, injuries (including death), claims, property damages (including loss of
use), losses, demands, suits, judgments and costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses, which
directly arise out of the LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT's breach of any of the terms or provisions of this
CONTRACT, or by any other negligent act, error or omission of the LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, its
agents, servants, employees, subcontractors, or any other persons or entities for whose acts the
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT is legally liable, However, such indemnity for the design professional and his
employees for negligence in the performance of professional services and damages resulting from negligence
in the perfonnance of professional services shall be limited to an amount of seventy thousand, nine hundred
and twenty dollars ($70,920).
EXECUTED in three (3) counterparts (each of which is an original) on behalf of the LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECT by its Principal shown below, and on behalf of the CITY by its (thereunto duly
authorized), this _ day of , 2004,
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
DUNKIN SIMS STOFFELS, INC.
Landscape Architects/Planners
[Signature]
[Signature]
[Typed Name, Title]
Dennis G. Sims, Principal
[typed Name, Title]
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
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Department: Parks and Recreation
Council Meeting Date: 5/24/04
Subject: Authorize the City Manaqer to execute Professional Agenda Number: PU 2004-027
Services Contract with David C. Baldwin Inc., in the
amount of $157,600 for Landscape Architectural Design
Services of Little Bear Creek, Goode Place and Norich Parks
and Appropriately Amend the Parks CIP Budget - Resolution No. 2004-036
The Parks and Recreation Facilities Development CIP Budget includes funding for the
design and construction of the renovation of Norich Park and four new neighborhood parks
at the following locations:
Little Bear Creek Neighborhood Park
Stonybrooke Neighborhood Park/School
Smithfield Elementary School
Holiday Heights Elementary School
The CIP Budget originally anticipated proceeding with the Stonybrooke Park/School site;
however, BISD has not finalized the proposed school location at this site. Therefore, the
Goode Place neighborhood park site is proposed to be substituted in this phase of the
Neighborhood Park Initiative. Proposed neighborhood park improvements at each site
include a playground, pavilion, multi-use trail, landscaping, irrigation and public art. The
total estimated project cost for all five neighborhood parks is $2,000,000. Two of the parks
will be constructed on BISD Elementary School property.
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After advertising and solicitation for professional landscape architectural services, fourteen
proposals were received by the Parks and Recreation Department and include the
following:
Dunkin Sims Stoffels, Inc.
David C. Baldwin Inc.
SMR Landscape
Adams Consulting Engineers
Teague Nail & Perkins
TBG Partners
MHS Planning & Design
Source of Funds:
Bonds (GO/Rev.)
Operating Budget
Other
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Landscape Alliance
MESA Design Group
Newman Jackson Bieberstein
Davis & Davis
Jones & Boyd
Freese & Nichols
SCBA
Finance Review
Account Number 125-8510-604.79-01
vailable PK0209 & PK0407
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NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
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The proposals were reviewed and evaluated based on the following criteria:
Experience of the Firm
Quality of Previous Work
Past Record with the City
Financial Stability
Qualifications of the Project Manager
Management Approach
A selection committee, with committee members being Richard Torres, Assistant City
Manager, Bo Bass, Assistant City Manager, Jim Browne, Director of Parks and Recreation,
Bill Thornton, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation, Gary Bechthold, Park
Superintendent and Richard Abernathy, Public Works Management Assistant, met on April
15, 2002 to review proposals and selected six (6) firms to interview in accordance with the
professional services procurement policy. The selection committee conducted interviews
on April 23, 2002, and after a thorough evaluation, selected the following two firms to
perform the necessary professional and technical services:
Consultant
Park Site
David C. Baldwin Inc.
Little Bear Creek Neighborhood Park
Goode Place Neighborhood Park
Norich Park Renovation
Dunkin Sims Stoffels, Inc.
Smithfield Elementary School
Holiday Heights Elementary School
This aoenda item represents the official award of contract to David C. Baldwin Inc. only.
Although not having done any prior work for the City of North Richland Hills, this Dallas
firm has 20 years experience in the park planning and design industry with a very good
reputation. The attached agreement for services has been negotiated in the amount of
$157,600 and includes the following:
(All Parks) $108,000.00 Basic Services (Fixed)
$ 49.600.00 Additional Services (Estimated - includes platting)
$157,600.00
[$1,080,000.00 Estimated construction budget]
This contract amount includes additional services for the preparation of surveys,
preliminary and final plats for all three (3) parks.
This project is in accordance with City Council Goal #2 regarding quality development and
City Council Goal #5, providing quality of life amenities for the community.
The City Attorney has reviewed the attached contract.
Recommendation: To approve Resolution No. 2004-036 and appropriately amend the
Parks CIP Budget.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION ITEM
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RESOLUTION No. 2004-036
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE'CITY OF NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS:
Section1: THAT the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a Professional
Services Contract with David C. Baldwin Inc. for Little Bear Creek,
Goode Place and Norich Parks.
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED.
PASSED AND APPROVED on the 24th day of May 2004.
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
By:
Oscar Trevino, Mayor
ATTEST:
Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
George Staples, City Attorney
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Parks & Recreation Capital Projects
Stonybrooke Neighborhood Park
PK0213
PROJECT DESCRIPTION & JUSTIFICATION
This project involves the design and construction of a neighborhood park located on Birdville Independent School District
property through a joint-use agreement or purchase of land from the Birdville Independent School District. Approximately 9
acres. located on at the southeast corner just north of Rumfield and Stonybrooke is available for introducing park amenities
which will include a playground, picnic pavilion. concrete trail, signage. landscaping and irrigation,
The City Council, in January, 2000. adopted the 2000 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan which documents the
citizen-surveyed top need as neighborhood park facilities, The highest ranked needs identified were playgrounds, picnic
shelters, and multi-use trails, all of which are the primary amenities of this neighborhood park which is located in the south-
central area of the City in Neighborhood Park Service Zone 10, This area of the City is completely built out and this project will
provide first-time park amenities to this area through the design and construction of a neighborhood park located on BISD
School property.
PROJECT STATUS
Original
Start Date
2003/2004
Revision
Original
End Date
2003/2004
Revision
EngineeringlDesign
Construction
02/2004
09/2004
02/2006
01/2007
08/2004
OS/2005
12/2006
09/2007
REVISION EXPLANATION
The Parks Department is moving forward with Neighborhood Parks Initiative. Phase III. This includes the construction of four
new neighborhood parks and the renovation of Norich Park. The five parks originally adopted as part of NPI, Phase III
include: Little Bear Creek Neighborhood Park, Norich Park, Stonybrooke Neighborhood Park, Smithfield Neighborhood Park,
and Holiday Heights Neighborhood Park. Each of these parks are included in the 2003/04 adopted CIP Budget. The
Stonybrooke Park site is located on Birdville Independent School District property, The school district has not clearly
determined what they intend to do with this site, Therefore, staff recommends and requests Council's approval to push the
construction of Stonybrooke Park into the future and to replace Stonybrooke Park with Goode Place Park in the 2003/04 CIP
2003/2004 Total
Funding Source Amount to 2003/2004 Revised Remaining Project
Date Adopted Budget Budget Cost
Prior Funding Allocations:
Parks & Recreation Sales Tax $450,000 $0 ($450,000) $450,000 $450,000
Total $450,000 $0 $450,000 $450,000
Project Expenditures
Engineering $0 $45,000 $0 $45,000 $45,000
Land/Right-of-Way 0 0 0 0 0
Construction 0 405,000 0 405,000 405,000
Total $0 $450,000 $0 $450,000 $450,000
* $400,000 to be utilized for Goode Place design and construction and the remaining $50,000 will remain in the Parks Developmen
Fund for future project use
IMPACT ON OPERATING BUDGET
Operating impact will be reevaluated when project nears start date,
Annual Operating Impact
Pro'ected
Parks & Recreation Capital Projects
Goode Place Neighborhood Park (Neighborhood Park Initiative-Phase III)
Project number will be established upon Council approval
PROJECT DESCRIPTION & JUSTIFICATION
This project provides for neighborhood park services in the central area of the City on 1,64 acres located on Richland
Boulevard west of Davis. Park amenities include a playground, picnic pavilion, concrete multi-use trail, signage, landscaping,
public art and irrigation. This park compliments the neighborhood park services provided at Liberty Park, and the two parks
together provide the necessary park services to this central area neighborhood park service zone,
The City Council, in January, 2000, adopted the 2000 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan which documents the
citizen-surveyed top need as neighborhood park facilities, The highest ranked needs identified were playgrounds, picnic
shelters, and multi-use trails, all of which are the primary amenities of this neighborhood park. This park site is located in the
central-west area of the City in Neighborhood Park Service Zone 16 providing first-time park amenities to this area, The
project is part of the second phase of the Neighborhood Park Initiative,
With the completion of this project, a total of 13 new neighborhood parks geographically located within underserved areas of
the city will have been completed within the last 5 years, addressing the critical shortage of neighborhood park services in
response to the identified need of our residents,
PROJECT STATUS Original 2003/2004 Original 2003/2004
Start Date Revision End Date Revision
EngineeringlDesign Future 06/2004 Future 01/2005
Construction Future 02/2005 Future 12/2005
REVISION EXPLANATION
The Parks Department is moving forward with Neighborhood Parks Initiative, Phase III. This includes the construction of four
new neigh.borhood parks and the renovation of Norich Park. The five parks originally adopted as part of NPI, Phase III
include: Little Bear Creek Neighborhood Park, Norich Park, Stonybrooke Neighborhood Park, Smithfield Neighborhood Park,
and Holiday Heights Neighborhood Park, Each of these parks are included in the 2003/04 adopted CIP Budget. The
Stonybrooke Park site is located on Birdville Independent School District property. The school district has not clearly
determined what they intend to do with this site, Therefore, staff recommends and requests Council's approval to push the
construction of Stonybrooke Park into the future and to replace Stonybrooke Park with Goode Place Park in the 2003/04 CIP
Budget. Adoption of this CIP Budget revision would allow staff to begin design work for Goode Place this fiscal year.
FINANCIAL DATA
2003/2004 Total
Funding Source Amount to 2003/2004 Revised Remaining Project
Date Adopted Budget Budget Cost
Prior Funding Allocations:
Parks & Recreation Sales Tax $0 $0 $30,000 $370,000 $400,000
Total $0 $0 $30,000 $370,000 $400,000
Project Expenditures
Engineering $0 $0 $30,000 $10,000 $40,000
Land/Right-of-Way 0 0 0 0 0
Construction 0 0 0 360,000 360,000
Total $0 $0 $30,000 $370,000 $400,000
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IMPACT ON OPERATING BUDGET
The Park Maintenance Standards Man-Hours Workbook is integral to the practices and methods of park maintenance
management. Based on site specific data, work productivity records, and comparison with NRPA standards, man-hour
requirements yield: 246 man hours - $4,182, Equipment - $66, Materials - $820, Annual Estimate - $5,068
Annual Operating Impact
Pro'ected
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May 18, 2004
PROPOSAL/CONTRACT FOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE
THREE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS · TEXAS
This proposal/contact is for landscape architectural design and consulting services by
DAVID C. BALDWIN INC. (the Landscape Architect) for the CITY OF NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS (the Client and the Owner).
1.0 SCOPE
1.1 The Landscape Architect's physical area of work shall consist of three
neighborhood parks within the City of North Richland Hills, Texas as
follows:
Norich Park:
Area: Approximately 9.5 acres.
Improvements: Partially developed well maintained park.
Tree Cover: Limited trees.
Terrain: Flat and difficult drainage conditions.
Flood Plain: Northern end within Unstudied Segment of Walker
Branch WKB-l a FEMA regulated stream.
Ponds/Lakes: Existing improved lake at north end believed to be
offsite.
Special Engineering Concerns: Relatively large upstream areas
surface drain through site which under current regulations
may require extensive surface drainage reconfigurations or
enclosed storm drain improvements.
ALTERNATE: An adjacent, off-site park area (4-5 acres) along
Finian to the rear ofthe YMCA.
Goode Place Park:
Area: Approximately 2.7 acres.
Improvements: Undeveloped and not well maintained.
Tree Cover: Limited trees.
Terrain: Mild Grade slopes.
Flood Plain: No FEMA or other streams near site.
Ponds/Lakes: None.
Special Engineering Concerns: Must collect offsite drainage from
the north and provide improved drainage across site to
public street.
Little Bear Creek Park:
Area: Approximately 6.0 acres.
Improvements: Undeveloped with some maintenance.
Tree Cover: Heavily covered areas and heavily covered along
creek. Most of area moderately covered with trees.
Terrain: Mild to steep slopes. Site is steeper than optimum
desirability for a park.
Flood Plain: The north side of the site is along Little Bear Creek
and part of the site is with the 100-year flood plain.
Ponds/Lakes: One on the east side which will potentially form the
east border.
Special Engineering Concerns: The site is steep and may require
retaining walls in some locations to create and enhance
usable play areas. Site is narrow in width due to the
existing flood plain along the north side.
1.2 The construction budget for which this contract and associated fees
(excluding Landscape Architect's Basic Services fee) is based is
approximately $1,053,950.00 total for all three parks, depending on
Alternate or Optional Services selected.
1.3 BASIC SERVICES shall consist of:
· Master Plan
· Preliminary Site Plan
· Design Development
· Construction Documents
· Bidding and Construction Services
1.4 ADDITIONAL SERVICES alternatives shall consist of:
· Survey
· Platting
· Limited Public Construction Plans
1.5 OPTIONAL SERVICES
· Refer to Exhibit A.
2.0 BASIC SERVICES
2.1 MASTER PLAN
2.1.1 Prior to the start of work, the Landscape Architect will request and
attend a pre-development meeting scheduled with the City's
Engineering, Planning, and Fire Department staff. The Flood Plain
and Drainage issues at the Norich and Little Bear Creek Sites will
require staff assistance to confinn acceptable options. The purpose
of the meeting will be to review drainage, flood plain and platting
options and concepts.
2.1.2 The Landscape Architect shall conduct a thorough site analysis of
. each park to establish a database of all existing site conditions that
will impact the design of new facilities to be placed and/or existing
facilities needing upgrade. Specifically, this analysis will address
access, utilities, vegetative conditions, topography, drainage, and
surrounding land uses as required.
2.1.3 The Landscape Architect shall document his findings of the site
analysis verbally and graphically as an aid in guiding future design
decisions.
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2.1.4 The Landscape Architect shall meet with the Client to clearly
define the program for the park. Specifically, the following items
will be discussed:
· Safety
· Exact facilities requirements
· Durability
· Specific concerns about the park
· Demolition requirements
· Maintenance considerations
· Access considerations
· Security considerations
· Design approach
· Irrigation requirements
· Utilities
· Additional concerns
2.1.5 The Landscape Architect shall prepare a conceptual Master Plan
alternatives for the park based on typical program requirements for
a City of North Richland Hills neighborhood park, which may
include the following:
· Playground
· Pavilion (catalog selection) with masonry column
enhancements
· Multi-use play court
· Hike & bike trail
· Playfield(s)
· Selective pruning and removal of existing trees (as
applicable)
· New tree plantings within park
· Irrigation system
· Park identification sign location (City of North
Richland Hills standard)
2.1.6 The Landscape Architect shall prepare colored renderings of the
conceptual Master Plan alternatives for use in formal presentations.
2.17 The Landscape Architect shall prepare a detailed "Opinion of
Probable Construction Cost" based on current area or unit costs,
The "Opinion of Probable Construction Cost" shall be broken
down into individual items as defined under 2.1.4 above. The
Landscape Architect will make recommendations and aid the
Client in detennining which items will be constructed within the
construction budget defined under 1.2 above and which items may
be constructed in future phases and construction budgets.
2.1.8 Based on program elements deleted because of budgetary
restraints, the Landscape Architect shall prepare a revised Master
Plan showing only the elements to be constructed within the
approved construction budget.
2.1.9 The Landscape Architect shall prepare an updated colored
rendering of the revised Master Plan for use in formal
presentations.
2.1.10 The Landscape Architect shall attend one (1) fonnal presentation to
a local Homeowner's Association, one (1) fonnal presentation to
the North Richland Hills School District Park Board, and one (1)
fonnal presentation to City Council.
2.2 DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
2.2.1 Based on the approved Master Plan and "Opinion of Probable
Construction Cost" completed previously, the Landscape Architect
shall provide Design Development documents consisting of
drawings, sketch details, and other documents to fix and describe
the size and character of the project as to the program elements to
be built under the construction budget.
2.2.2 The Landscape Architect shall prepare an updated "Opinion of
Probable Construction Cost", noting any changes to unit costs or
market conditions.
2.3 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
2.3.1 Based on the approved Design Development documents and items
approved for construction under the defined construction budget,
the Landscape Architect shall prepare contract documents to
include final plans and specifications outlining the general scope,
extent, and character of the work to be furnished and perfonned by
the Contractor.
2.3.2 For the new park improvements, the Landscape Architect shall
prepare detailed construction drawings and plans including, but not
limited to, the following:
· Grading Plan
· Minor parking lot improvements (if required)
· Playground
· Multi-use court
· Play1ield
· Pavilion w/masonry columns
· Conduit plan for electric and irrigation conduits at
locations
· Utilities (as required)
· Planting Plan
· Irrigation Plan
· Details for such items as slgnage, walks, trails,
retaining walls, etc.
2.3.3 Erosion Control Plans - The Landscape Architect will prepare an
Erosion Control Plan and Stonn Water Pollution Prevention Plan
meeting all city, state, and federal requirements. The plans will
confonn to the City of North Richland Hills Engineering
Department requirements.
2.3.4 The Landscape Architect shall update the previously prepared
"Opinion of Probable Construction Cost", noting any changes to
unit costs or market conditions.
2.4 BIDDING
2.4.1 Upon approval of the Construction Documents, the Landscape
Architect shall provide a reproducible plan and specification set to
the Owner for bidding purposes.
2.4.2 During the bidding process, the Landscape Architect shall assist in
preparing addenda as appropriate to interpret, clarify, or expand the
bidding documents.
2.4.3 The Landscape Architect shall consult with the Client concerning
the acceptability of substitute materials and equipment proposed by
Contractors when substitution prior to the award to contracts is
allowed by the bidding documents.
2.4.4 The Landscape Architect shall aid the Client in final bid tabulation
and evaluation as requested.
2.4.5 The Landscape Architect will attend monthly project meetings in
North Richland Hills during construction.
2.4.6 The Landscape Architect shall prepare administrative services
including processing of change orders, clarifications, and pay
requests as requested.
2.4.7 The Landscape Architect shall review and approve shop drawings
and submittals.
3.0 ADDITIONAL SERVICES
3.1 SURVEY
3.1.1 Research - The Landscape Architect will research deed records to
obtain copies of the perimeter properties abutting the Park and will
also research City and County records to obtain copies of platted
subdivisions abutting the park. Utilizing this known data, the
Landscape Architect will prepare a base work map for the
boundary survey check. The Landscape Architect will research
existing paving, drainage, water and sanitary sewer plans at the
City, which may impact design of facilities. A digital copy of the
topographic mapping to be used for drainage studies in the parks
will be provided by the City if available.
3.1.2 Topographic, Tree Tie, Boundary Check, and Design Surveys:
The Landscape Architect will extend City horizontal and vertical
datum to the site utilizing GPS instruments to each of the three
sites. The Landscape Architect will contact public utilities and
coordinate flagging existing underground lines. The Landscape
Architect will perfonn a detailed topographic survey of the three
sites extending up to the center of perimeter roadways and
approximately 20 feet into the perimeter of the abutting tracts
where permission to survey is obtained. On the Little Bear Creek
site, the Landscape Architect will end topographic surveys along
the edge of the existing main tree line along the creek. The
Landscape Architect will not tie existing large trees along the
Creek. Selective topographic surveying will be accomplished at
the one or two locations within the existing creek where enclosed
concentrated stonn drainage is selected to be discharged (if any)
into the creek. Typically all trees 6" and larger will be tied on all
sites except for the Little Bear Creek Site. At Little Bear Creek
selective tree ties will be coordinated with the Parks Department to
avoid excessive efforts in tree tie surveys. The Landscape
Architect will tie the existing improvements on the properties. The
Landscape Architect will tie existing drainage structures and
improvements where connections may be required for the planned
project improvements. The Landscape Architect will compile all
the topographic data into a digital topographic (one foot interval
contours) model for use by the design team. The Landscape
Architect will close out and verify the perimeter boundary of the
site for platting. The Basic Services will not include any flood
sections on existing stream or surveys for Hydraulic Studies.
Note: tOO-year flood plain studies may be required by the
Public Works Department and is not included as part of Basic
Services.
3.2 PLATTING
3.2.1 Preliminary Plat: The City requires a Preliminary Plat for all
sites which will involve a Preliminary Utility study and a
Preliminary Drainage Study. The utility study for all the sites is
minimal work since the sites do not require sewer service and the
only water utility concern will be the water service connection
point for irrigation systems. The Drainage Studies will be major
work at the Preliminary Plat stage and will require developing
water shed maps, preliminary drainage calculations and
preliminary improved drainage designs. The Landscape Architect
will provide the preliminary plats, preliminary studies, prepare the
plat applications and coordinate approval of the preliminary plats.
3.2.2 Final Plat: The Landscape Architect will process a Final Plat for
the three sites through the City of North Richland Hills. The final
plat will indicate public easements, boundary, legal description,
dedication statements, signature and other matters as required by
the City. The Landscape Architect will set lot corners and set two
control monuments as required by City regulations. The
Landscape Architect will coordinate approval of the Plat by City
Staff and Placement on the Planning & Zoning Commission
Agenda. The Landscape Architect will coordinate execution of the
Final plat by the owner and coordinate filing with Tarrant County.
3.2.3 Limited Public Construction Plans: The Landscape Architect
will prepare Construction Plans for minor parking lot
improvements at Norich Park if required, and extension of a water
main for fire hydrant at the end of the existing dead end streets if
required. The Landscape Architect will provide storm drain
improvements design and drainage area mapping for on site storm
drainage. Should drainage improvements be required for abutting
public streets, these designs will be considered Optional Services
in addition to the Basic Services.
4.0 FEES
The Client shall compensate the Landscape Architect for the services described in
2.0 and 3.0 above as follows:
· BASIC SERVICES - One hundred and eight thousand dollars and no
cents ($108,000.00) which includes reimbursable expenses.
· ADDITIONAL SERVICES
· SURVEY - Fourteen thousand one hundred forty dollars and
no cents ($14,140.00) which includes reimbursable expenses.
· PLATTING - Twenty-three thousand nine hundred ten dollars
and no cents ($23,910.00) which includes reimbursable expenses.
· LIMITED PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION PLANS - Eleven
thousand five hundred fifty dollars and no cents ($11,550.00)
which includes reimbursable expenses.
Any major changes involved after Design Development Documents have been
presented and approved, or any changes after Construction Documents have been
completed and approved will be charged as Additional Services on a time basis
per the hourly rates listed below or at a fee mutually agreed upon by the Client
and Landscape Architect.
During the Master Plan, if the Client wishes to proceed with bidding program
elements exceeding the approved budget defined in 1.2 above, and for which these
items may be included in the Preliminary Site Plan, Design Development,
Construction Documents, or Bidding phases, the Landscape Architect will
consider these elements Additional Services and will be charged on a time basis
per hourly rates listed below or at a fee mutually agreed upon by the Client and
Landscape Architect.
SCHEDULE OF CURRENT HOURLY BILLING RATES:
Hourly reimbursable services for Additional Services above and beyond the Basic
Services will be based on each staff-hour expended, and billed at billing rates for
the specific individual engaged on the project. "Salary cost" is defined as the cost
of salaries of landscape architects, engineers, technicians, draftspersons, clerks,
field survey crew members, laborers, couriers, etc. for time directly chargeable to
the project, plus social security and retirement contributions, unemployment
compensation insurance, medical and insurance benefits, sick leave, vacation and
holiday pay applicable thereto.
Billing rates for individual staff members or for survey crews may be adjusted
twice annually (at April 1 and/or October 1) if LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT and
his SUBCONSUL T ANTS adjust salary pay rates of employees.
Current billing rates within several employee categories are illustrated below.
OFFICE STAFF
Billing Rate Ranges
PER HOUR
Principal Landscape Architect
Registered Landscape Architect
Graduate Landscape Architect
CAD / Technical (drafting)
Principal Engineer or Principal/Registered Surveyor
Registered Engineer/Project Manager
Engineer Senior Technician/Graduate Engineer
Engineer Draftsperson/Junior Technician
SecretariaVW ord Processing
FIELD SURVEY CREW STAFF
$125.00
$ 90.00
$ 80.00
$ 60.00
$160.00 - $160.00
$86.00 - $147.00
$65.00 - $ 90.00
$38.50 - $ 58.00
$30.00 - $ 55.00
Billing Rate Ranges
PER HOUR
Based on billing rates for individual crew members ranging
from $25,50/hr to $54,OO/hr each, the billing rates for survey
crews will be asfollows:
Two-man Field Survey Crew
Three-man Field Survey Crew
Four-man Field Survey Crew
GPS Field Survey Crew
$120.00
$158.00
$197.00
$165.00
Note: Texas legislation provides for state sales tax to be applied to certain
surveying services (primarily boundary surveys). Where applicable, sales
tax will be added in addition to the above rates unless client is tax exempt.
5.0 LIMITATIONS
5.1 Limited Flood Plain Assistance: The Landscape Architect will duplicate
the existing FEMA mapping for flood plains at the Little Bear Creek and
Norich Park sites and provide these limits in our base mapping. Any
additional services related to determining the lOa-year flood limits for
FEMA streams will be considered Optional Services in addition to the
Basic Services. Please note that there is not a studied flood level for the
existing Walker Branch Tributary along the northern edge of the Norich
Park Site. Any field surveys, coordination with FEMA, Hydrology
Studies, Hydraulic Studies, Flood Plain Mapping, CLOMR, LOMR or
other flood studies are not a portion of the project Basic Services.
5.2 Basic Services do not include the following:
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Formal Concept Site Plan Approval Process (i.e. Planning and
Zoning)
Formal Site Plan Approval Process (i.e. Planning and Zoning)
Performance of a threatened and endangered species investigation
Performance of a cultural resources suryey for determining the
existence of pre-historic and historic archeological resources
Preparation of a USACE individual permit application
Preparation of preliminary and final mitigation plans, technical
specifications, or mitigation monitoring and compliance reporting
Construction inspection services
Title company services to provide property title commitment and
copies of pertinent deeds and easements affecting the property
Traffic studies or traffic engineering on signalization design
Environmental assessment services
Geotechnical soils engineering/testing including earthwork
compaction criteria and pavement design
Legal services
Zoning services and representation at public hearings (regarding
zoning)
Architectural services
Attendance at formal presentations and meetings beyond the three
(3) included as part of Basic Services
Assistance, coordination, or preparation of materials for additional
replatting (beyond that which is a part of BASIC SERVICES),
zoning changes, or site plan approvals beyond those agreed in the
Basic Services, should they become required
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Preparation of flood studies and documentation and coordination
with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), U. S.
Army Corps of Engineers, or others, if required, in order to remove
propertyrrom existing floodplain maps, for 404 pennits, or to
document the effect, if any, of the project drainage on downstream
or off-site properties, or to design detention ponds
· Capacity studies on existing water, sewer, stonn drainage or other
utilities, or design of off-site utility or conduit improvements
· Abandoning existing easements or right-of-way
· Preparation of metes and bounds descriptions for off-site
easements, releases, loan documentations, right-of-way or
easement dedications, or for real estate sales transactions
· Coordination or staking of test holes for soil or subsurface
investigations
· Trench safety systems coordination, testing or design
· Construction surveying or staking for any improvements; replacing
survey stakes or property comers destroyed during construction or
otherwise lost
· Field as-built surveys or preparation of record drawings
6.0 GENERAL CONDITIONS
This agreement is subject to the "General Conditions of Agreement" as follows:
6.1 Definitions:
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: Wherever the tenn LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECT is used in this agreement, those tenns are understood to
reference the finn of David C. Baldwin Inc. and to include all of the
various design professions, registrations, disciplines, and related services
which might be provided or perfonned under this contract for the CLIENT
by David C. Baldwin Inc. or any of David C. Baldwin Inc.'s
subcontractors including, but not limited to, Professional Engineering
services, Land Surveying services, Land Planning services, Landscape
Architecture services, Structural Engineering services, etc.
CLIENT: Wherever the tenn CLIENT is used in this agreement, that term
is understood to refer to the City of McKinney, Texas.
6.2 Asbestos/Hazardous Waste Exclusion: Hazardous materials may exist
where there is no reason to believe they could or should be present. The
CLIENT hereby agrees that, if CLIENT knows, becomes aware, or has any
reason to assume or suspect that existing hazardous materials may exist at
the project site, CLIENT will immediately inform the LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECT. The LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT likewise agrees to notify
the CLIENT as soon as practically possible should the LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECT become aware that unanticipated hazardous materials or
suspected hazardous materials may be or have been encountered. The
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT and the CLIENT agree that the identification
andlor discovery of hazardous materials is not the responsibility of the
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, but that discovery of unanticipated
hazardous materials constitutes a changed condition which may mandate
renegotiation of the scope of work or tennination of services. Nothing in
this agreement shall impose liability on the LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
for claims, lawsuits, expenses or damages arising from, or in any manner
related to the presence, identification or non-identification, discovery of,
exposure to injury or loss arising from any party encountering
unanticipated hazardous material, or the handling, removal, manufacture,
or disposal of asbestos, asbestos products, hazardous waste, or toxic
material in any of its various fonns, as defined by the Environmental
Protection Agency.
6.3 Buried Utilities, Etc.: The CLIENT will furnish to the LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECT any infonnation CLIENT has or acquires identifying the
type andlor location of on site utility lines and other onsite manmade
objects beneath the site's surface. The LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT will
take reasonable precautions in interpreting available data and showing
these approximate utility locations on the survey. The CLIENT recognizes
that LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT must in some cases exercise
professional opinion in showing on a survey the approximate location of
utility lines and other man-made objects that may exist beneath the site's
surface and which by their nature are generally and typically not visible.
The CLIENT recognizes that the LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT'S research
may not identify all subsurface utility lines and man/made objects, and that
the infonnation upon which the LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT relies may
be approximate only, may be infonnation compiled by andlor furnished or
made available to LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT by public utility
companies or others, and may contain errors and/or may not be complete.
CLIENT recognizes that the professional engineer, architect, or other
design professional now or later engaged to design new site improvements
on this site will need to verify independently during design and/or
construction, through more detailed methods than are practical and
feasible at the time of the survey completed under this agreement (perhaps
even by probing andlor exposing utilities by excavation), the precise
location of certain existing utilities at critical points which might be in
conflict with construction of proposed improvements.
If excavation is required or desired by CLIENT or LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECT in order to define precisely (both horizontally and vertically)
specific locations of buried utilities at specific critical points, the expense
of excavation equipment and operation shall be borne by the CLIENT if
approval is requested in advance of the work. The LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECT will take reasonable precautions on LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECT'S final construction plans (if LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
prepared any) to bring these utility locations to the attention of the
CLIENT'S construction contractors so as to avoid damaging these man-
made objects. Nothing in this agreement shall impose liability on
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT for injury or loss arising from damages to or
caused by underground utilities or other underground man-made objects
that were not called to the LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT'S attention by
others or which were not properly located on plans or through other verbal,
written, or visual information furnished to the LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECT by others.
6.4 Client's Responsibilities: The CLIENT shall, in a timely manner,
provide full information regarding the requirements of the project,
including design objectives, constraints and criteria, and any other relevant
information; shall designate a representative to act on CLIENT'S behalf to
examine the documents or the work as necessary and to render decisions
related thereto in a timely manner so as to avoid umeasonable delays; and
shall furnish all services required for the expeditious completion of the
project which are not part of the LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT'S services
to be provided under this agreement.
6.5 Construction Phase Review/Safety at Jobsite (if requested by Client;
not a part of Basic Services): "Construction Phase Review," when
performed by the LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, shall consist of occasional
visual observation of materials, equipment, or construction work for the
purpose of ascertaining that the work is in substantial conformance with
the contract documents and with the LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT'S
design intent. Such construction review shall not be relied upon by others
as acceptance of the work, nor shall it be construed to relieve the
CONTRACTOR in any way from CONTRACTOR'S obligations and
responsibilities under the construction contract. Specifically, but without
limitation, construction review by the LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT shall
not require the LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT to assume responsibility for
the means, methods, sequences, schedules, techniques and procedures of
construction, errors or omissions of the CONTRACTOR, nor for
construction safety precautions of the CONTRACTOR or others on the job
site.
6.6 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT'S Obligation to CLIENT only: It is
noted that nothing in the performance of the LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECT'S service in connection with this project implies any
undertaking for the benefit of, or which may be enforced by any third
party, including other owners of subject or adjacent tracts, the
CONTRACTOR(S), its SUBCONTRACTOR(S), or the surety of any of
them, it being understood that the LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT'S
obligations are solely to the CLŒNT and that, in meeting such obligations
to the CLŒNT, the LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT may increase the
burdens and expenses of the CONTRACTOR(S), its
SUBCONTRACTOR(S), or the surety of any of them. The CLŒNT
agrees that the provisions of this paragraph shall be included in the
construction contract( s).
6.7 Environmental Health Hazards: Nothing in the AGREEMENT shall
impose liability on the LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT for claims, lawsuits,
expenses, or damages arising from, or in any manner related to negative
health effects (if any) resulting from the proximity of any portions of the
site or the exposure at any time or times of persons to high pressure
pipelines, asbestos or other hazardous waste, airport traffic, or to
electromagnetic fields created by High Voltage Transmission Lines or
other sources. The LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT and the CLIENT agree
that the identification and/or discovery of hazardous or toxic materials in
any of its various fonns as defined by the Environmental Protection
Agency is not the responsibility of the LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT.
6.8 Jurisdiction: This Agreement shall be governed by the law of the
principal place of business of the LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, Collin
County, Texas.
6.9 Notices: Any notice given hereunder shall be deemed served when hand-
delivered in writing to an officer or other duly appointed representative of
the party to whom the notice is directed, or if sent by registered or certified
mail to the business address identified in this AGREEMENT.
6.10 Opinions of Probable Construction Cost: LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
has no control over the cost of labor, materials, equipment or services
furnished by others, or over the CONTRACTOR(S)' methods of
detennining prices, or over competitive bidding or market conditions.
Therefore, his OPINIONS OF PROBABLE PROJECT COST AND/OR
CONSTRUCTION COST, if any, provided for herein are to be made on
the basis of his experience and qualifications and represent his best
judgment as an experienced and qualified professional LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECT, familiar with the construction industry. However,
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT cannot and does not guarantee that
proposals, bids, or actual project cost and construction cost will not vary
from OPINIONS OF PROBABLE PROJECT COST AND/OR
CONSTRUCTION COST prepared by him. If, prior to the bidding or
negotiating, CLŒNT wishes greater assurance as to project or construction
cost, he shall employ an independent cost estimator.
6.11 Opinions of Probable Schedule: The LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT may
prepare, at the request of the CLIENT, an "OPINION OF PROBABLE
SCHEDULE", in order to indicate the general relationships between some
of the major items affecting project completion. Since the LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECT has no control over many of the other parties and
individuals which could affect this schedule, including the political actions
of government agencies, the general public, adjacent landowners, and the
CONTRACTOR'S methods, this schedule should only be used as a
general guide. The LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT cannot and does not
guarantee that the actual times of completion of the project or any portion
thereof will not vary from those illustrated "OPINIONS OF PROBABLE
SCHEDULE" prepared by him.
6.12 Regulation of Land Surveying: As noted in Section 29 of the Land
Surveying Practices Act, complaints about surveying services may be
forwarded to the Texas Board of Land Surveying, 7703 North Lamar,
#304, Austin, Texas 78752.
6.13 Shop Drawing Review: In instances where the LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECT reviews those shop drawings required of the
CONTRACTOR by the construction contract, such review shall be for
general conformance with the design concept and general compliance with
the plans and specifications and shall ?ot relieve the CONTRACTOR of
any of his responsibilities under the construction contract.
6.14 Standard of Practice: LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT will strive to
perform services under this AGREEMENT in a manner consistent with
that level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the
appropriate profession currently practicing in the same locality under
similar conditions. No other representation, expressed or implied, and no
warranty or guarantee is included or intended in this AGREEMENT, or in
any report, opinion, document or otherwise.
6.15 Risk Allocation/Limitation of Landscape Architect's Liability: The
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT has evaluated the risks, rewards and benefits
of the project and the LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT'S total fee for the
services. The risks have been allocated such that the CLIENT agrees that
to the fullest extent permitted by law, the LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT'S
total liability to CLIENT for any and all injuries, claims, losses, expenses,
damages or claim expenses arising out of this agreement from any cause or
causes, shall not exceed the total amount of $250,000. Such causes
include but are not limited to the LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT'S
negligence, errors, omissions, strict liability, breach of contract or breach
of warranty. CLIENT agrees not to bring action against LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECT under the provision of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices
Act which provides for treble damages.
7.0 TERMINATION
This contract shall remain in full force and effect until the above referenced work
has been completed. If either party defaults in the perfonnance of this agreement
or materially breaches any of its provisions, the non-defaulting or non-breaching
party shall have the right to tenninate this agreement by giving written notice of
tennination within fourteen (14) days of the default or breach. Upon receipt of
said notice, the defaulting or breaching party shall have fourteen (14) days to cure
such default or breach. If said default or breach is not cured, the agreement shall
tenninate automatically. All notices shall be mailed certified, return receipt
requested, to the following:
Bill Thornton
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
7301 N. E. Loop 820
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
David C. Baldwin
DAVID C. BALDWIN INC.
730 East Park Blvd., Suite 100
PIano, TX 75074
If this agreement is tenninated, David C. Baldwin Inc. shall be paid a lump sum
equal to the unpaid portion of the fee for services perfonned prior to tennination,
together with reimbursement for reimbursable expenses.
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
DAVID C. BALDWIN INC.
Signed:
Signed:
Title:
Title: President
Date:
Date:
EXHIBIT 'A'
OPTIONAL SERVICES AND DIRECT COSTS
A -1. The following direct costs will be billed at our cost plus 10%, in addition to any
other fees for labor charges on both Basic and Optional Services.
(a) Reproduction costs for maps, plats, and plans, or other informational
materials purchased or utilized for the project including computer
plotting of surveys and plan sheets.
(b) Platting, application, inspection, filing, review or other fees if paid
by us to City, or other agencies on behalf of CLIENT.
(c) Courier/delivery expenses.
(d) Travel and subsistence expenses outside a 50-mile radius of DFW
Airport.
2. Assistance, coordination, or preparation of materials for additional replatting
(beyond that which is a part of BASIC SERVICES), zoning changes, or site plan
approvals, should they become required.
3. Design/plans for left/right turn lanes, median openings, or deceleration lanes.
4. Design and preparation of construction plans for extension of offsite
improvements (more than 200 feet from boundary).
5. Preparation of flood studies and documentation and coordination with the Federal
Emergency management Agency (FEMA), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, or
others, if required, in order to remove property from existing floodplain maps, for
404 pennits, or to document the effect, if any, of the project drainage on
downstream or off-site properties, or to design detention ponds.
6. Abandoning existing easements or rights-of-way.
7. Preparation of metes and bounds descriptions for off-site easements, releases,
loan documentations, right-of-way or easement dedications, or for real estate sales
transactions.
8. Coordination or staking of test holes for soil or subsurface investigations, which
locations shall be established by the project geotechnical engineer.
9. Design of structural retaining walls (if any are required).
10. Redesign and/or revision of plans after CLIENT'S authorization to proceed
based on one particular site plan or after approval of plans by City.
11. Trench safety systems coordination, testing or design.
EXHIBIT' A'
OPTIONAL SERVICES AND DIRECT COSTS
12. Construction surveying or staking for any improvements; replacing survey
stakes or property comers destroyed during construction or otherwise lost.
13. Additional extended construction phase review or engineering services beyond
the hours budgeted (if any) under BASIC SERVICES or weekly observation of
erosion control facilities and conformance to pollution prevention plan (defined as
any services other than those already listed under BASIC SERVICES, which
might be requested after final approval of construction plans and which occur
during or after construction).
14. Field as-built surveys or preparation of record drawings of future buildings,
paving, etc. for CLIENT, lender, or others, except those required by the City.
15. Time spent by LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT or his consultants (including
Attorneys) on defending any claims made against LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
by third parties, arising from development or construction of the PROJECT,
unless said claims are judicially determined to be attributable to negligence on the
part of the LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT.
16. Any other services on the project which are required or requested which are not
specifically included in the BASIC scope of services.
INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
No. IR 2004-053
~'^A Date: May 24,2004
~ Subject: West Nile Virus Update
We are really unable to predict whether the West Nile Virus outbreak in this area this summer
will increase or decrease. Tarrant County indicated that due to the mild winter we experienced,
we could possibly see an increase in mosquito positives in this area, but to anticipate at least
the same as last year. Last year between July and October, North Richland Hills had six (6)
confirmed mosquito positives, one (1) confirmed human case and one (1) suspected human
case.
Neighborhood Services will continue to make every effort to inform, educate and report the
status of the virus to the citizens of North Richland Hills. Information regarding the West Nile
Virus is located on the Neighborhood Services web page, as well as, being shown on Citicable
16 times per day, beginning May 10th through the end of October. Informational brochures will
be distributed to households in areas where confirmed positives have been located.
Public Works and the Neighborhood Services Department will once again be specifically dealing
with mosquito control issues this summer in the same manner as last year. Both departments
have proven their ability last year in working together to effectively deal proactively and
reactively with citizens concerns.
Code Enforcement has already begun working with citizens to eliminate standing water on their
property and to educate the public on the importance of personal protection. We have begun
'-- distributing Larvicide briquets in areas of standing water on public land.
Citizens can purchase the briquets at North Richland Hills businesses such as Green Mama's,
Smithfield Feed & Garden, Home Depot and Walmart. The briquettes have an active BTI, a
nontoxic, environmentally friendly larvicide that has a duration of approximately 30 days. The
BTI briquets and granules can be purchased under such names as "Mosquito Dunks" and
"Bactimos Briquets."
Public Works will be distributing granular larvicide, Clarke 5% Skeeter Abate in areas of
standing water on public land as requested by citizens and as observed by Public Works
employees. These granules have a duration of approximately 45 days. The active ingredient of
this product is Temephos in a 5% concentration which should have minimal effect on the
environment at this low concentration. Public Works will also be fogging with Permethrin
(synthetic pyrethroid) adulticide spray, as requested by citizens. A list of citizens that have
reported allergies to chemical pesticides will be checked prior to spraying any street or certain
areas. That area will not be sprayed if a citizen's name is on the list with reported allergies.
The City of North Richland Hills will begin its second year of surveillance and collection of
mosquitoes, however, no birds will be collected. Complaints and information such as areas that
have been sprayed, complaints, location of dead birds, etc., will be logged in a database for
easy access for public information.
Respectfully Submitted,
\¿L?M
I~'nn Stout, Director of Neighborhood Services
IS~l'D BY THE CITY MANAGER
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
Announcements and Information
May 24, 2004
Council Member John Lewis:
Announcements
All City Offices will be closed Monday May 31 st in observance of Memorial
Day. Garbage will be collected as usual.
W. C. Clark Blues, Rhythm and Groove will be playing at The Lotta Night
Music Concert Series on Friday, May 28. Thjs free concert begjns at 7pm
at Green Valley Park. Call the Recreation Center for more information.
Information
June 5
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.
Javier Garcia and Chuck James, Utility Division, Public Works
Department - A call was received from a NRH resident expressing
appreciation to Garcia and James for the great job they djd in helpjng the
resident extract mud and grass out of the curb line. They are an asset to
the City and jts residents.