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CITY OF NORTH RICHlAND HillS
PRE-COUNCil AGENDA
MARCH 13, 2003 - 6:00 PM
For the Meeting conducted at the North Richland Hills City Hall - Pre-Council Chambers 7301
Northeast Loop 820.
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NUMBER ITEM ACTION
TAKEN
1. Discuss Items from Regular March 13, 2003 City Council
Meeting (5 Minutes)
Review Update of TIF #2 and Library Plan for Home Town
2. IR 2003-021 Area (20 minutes)
3. I R 2003-022 Review 2003 Proposed Bond Program (10 minutes)
4. I R 2003-020 Legislative Update (5 Minutes)
5. *Executive Session - The Council may enter into closed
Executive Session to discuss the following:
Deliberation Regarding Real Property as Authorized by
Government Code § 551.072
Land Acquisition - South of Loop 820
Deliberation Regarding Economic Development as
Authorized by Government Code § 551.087
Discuss Economic Development Incentives - South
of Loop 820 I
/6. I Adjournment I
*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 RICH LAND HILLS
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
MARCH 13, 2003 - 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.
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NUMBER ITEM ACTION TAKEN
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation -
Holiday Heights Elementary
Donna Solley - Principal
3. Pledge -
Holiday Heights Elementary
Donna Solley - Principal
4. Special Presentations
Proclamation -
American Red Cross Month
Texas SmartScape Month
5. Removal of Item(s) from the Consent Agenda
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6. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes of the February 24, 2003
Council Meetings
GN 2003-041 b. Appointment of Judges and Alternate
Judges for the May 3, 2003 City Council
Election
GN 2003-035 c. Approval of Iron Horse Bevco Lease
Agreement with the City of North
Richland Hills - Resolution No. 2003-
026
PS 2002-28 d. Consideration of a Request from John
Dickerson Representing JFD Land, Inc.
for the Approval of the Final Plat of
Fountain Ridge Addition (Located in the
6000 Block of Davis Boulevard - 46.5
Acres)
PS 2002-49 e. Consideration of a Request from Harold
Hewitt for the Approval of the Final Plat
of Lots 1 R-1 & 1 R-2, Block 34 Holiday
North Addition, Section 7 (Located At
7504 Circle Drive - .45 Acres)
PS 2003-05 f. Consideration of a Request from Ernest
Hedgcoth Consulting Engineers on
Behalf of Center Point Church for the
Approval of the Final Plat of Lot 1, Block
1 Center Point Church Addition
(Located in the 7800 Block of Mid-Cities
Boulevard - 8.49 Acres)
PS 2003-06 g. Consideration of a Request from
Greater N.R.H. Partners, L TD for the
Approval of an Amended Plat of Lots
19R, 20R, 22R, 23R, & 24R, Block 1 of
the Northridge Meadows Addition
(Located in the 7000 Block of Ridge
Crest Drive)
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NUMBER ITEM ACTION TAKEN
Consent Agenda continued
PS 2003-08 h. Consideration of a Request from Larry
and Linda Kjeldgaard for the Approval
of the Final Plat of Lots 1 & 2, Block 1
Double K Ranch Addition (Located in
the 7300 Block of Bursey Road - 5.2
Acres)
i. Authorize Contract Extension for Police
PU 2003-013 Department Uniforms with Direct Action
Uniforms - Resolution No. 2003-028
j. Authorize Contract Extension for Annual
PU 2003-014 Uniform Cleaning Contract to Dry Clean
Super Center Cleaners - Resolution No.
2003-029
k. Award of Bid to Cross Telecom/Avaya
PU 2003-015 for Network Replacement Equipment -
Resoluton No. 2003-032
PW 2003-002 I. Award of Bid to Long Construction &
Engineering, Inc. for the Meandering
Drive 24-lnch Water Transmission Main
Project
PW 2003-003 m. Award of Bid to AUI Contractors, L.P for
the N.E. Loop 820 Utility Relocations at
Rufe Snow Drive
7. PS 2000-10 Consideration of a Request from Arcadia
Realty Corp. for the Approval of the Final Plat
of North Richland Hills Town Center Lakes
Addition (Located South of Mid-Cities
Boulevard Between Davis Boulevard and
Grapevine Highwav - 25.4 Acres)
8. PS 2002-041 Consideration of a Request from Northeast
Tarrant Baptist Church for the Approval of the
Final Plat of Northeast Tarrant Baptist Church
Addition (Located in the 7000 Block of
Smithfield Road - 6.2454 acres
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9. PS 2002-46 Consideration of a Request from Classic
Concepts Development for the Approval of the
Final Plat of Lot 6, Block F Richland Oaks
Addition, 4th Filing (Located in the 8200 Block
of Grapevine Hiahwav - .64 Acres)
10. PZ 2002-39 Consideration of a Site Plan Approval Request
from Classic Concepts Development for a
Dentist Office (Located in the 8200 Block of
Grapevine Highway - .64 Acres)
11. PS 2002-52 Consideration of a Request from Joe Oggier
for the Approval of the Final Plat of Lot 1 ,
Block 1 of Oggier Estates (Located in the 8600
Block of Martin Drive - 2.67 Acres)
12. PZ 2002-40 Public Hearing to Consider a Request from
Embree Construction Group, Inc. for a Special
Use Permit (SUP) for an Oil Change Facility
(Valvoline) Located at 8401 Davis Boulevard -
.63 acre) - Ordinance No. 2690
13. PZ 2002-41 Public Hearing to Consider a Request from the
Makens Company for the Approval of a
Special Use Permit (SUP) for a Retail Tire
Facility (Discount Tire) in the 8700 Block of
Davis Boulevard (1.55 acres) - Ordinance No.
2691
14. GN 2003-034 Resolution Urging Federal and State
Legislative Bodies to Reauthorize
Transportation Funding at Current Levels for
the NETS Program - Resolution No. 2003-027
Resolution Supporting Efforts to Preserve
15. GN 2003-036 Eagle Mountain Lake State Park - Resolution
No. 2003-030
Approve "No Parking Anytime" Zone on
16. GN 2003-037 Holiday Lane and N.E. Loop 820 - Ordinance
No. 2692
Appointment to Place 2 on the Keep NRH
17. GN 2003-038 Beautiful Commission
Approve Recommendations for Naming of the
18. GN 2003-039 Four Neighborhhood Parks - Resolution No.
2003-033
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NUMBER ITEM ACTION TAKEN
19. GN 2003-040 Acceptance of 4(F) Reports for Community
Center and Richland Tennis Center-
Resolution No. 2003-025
20. Action on Any Item Discussed in Executive
Session listed on Pre-Council Agenda
21. a) Citizens Presentation
b) Information and Reports
22. Adjournment
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INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
No. IR 2003-021
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Date: March 13,2003
Subject: Review & Update of TIF #2 and Library Plan for Home Town Area
History:
In October 1999, the City Council created TIF #2. This was done in cooperation with the
hospital and college eJistrict as well as the county and city. The TIF projects are the
Hometown Library and Hometown Recreation Center and Natatorium along with Tarrant
County College's training conference/performing arts facility and certain qualifying
infrastructure costs. A project and finance plan were prepared and approved at that time.
Status:
The library and recreation center were originally planned to be designed in the year 2000,
with construction starting later that fiscal year on the library and then beginning on the
recreation center portion of the recreation center/natatorium the following year and
continuing into 2003 for completion of the library and recreation center. That project
schedule was based upon the attached TIF plan, which shows the estimated values that
would be required to achieve those goals. One of the requirements that the council and staff
set forth with this project was that the debt would only be issued when the cash flow from the
TIF was able to service that debt. This avoided issuing speculative debt that would have
payments coming due possibly higher than future revenues could meet.
The total estimated project costs for the entire TIF #2's four facilities are $65.2 million.
These include $24.9 million for infrastructure improvements, $8.2 million for the conference
center/training~faciJity, $10.2 million for the library and $21.9 million for the recreation center
natatorium. The Hospital and County only participated in the infrastructure and TCC facility.
To properly transfer and account for funds in accordance with the participation agreements,
this debt issue will include funds for infrastructure.
When the discussion regarding relocating the library to Hometown was ongoing with the
Council in 1999, it was the consensus of Council that along with a new central library would
be the continuation of a library on the south side of Loop 820. Staff has continued the
planning of the new and existing libraries with that in mind.
At the March 13 Pre-Council, we want to review the estimated capital and operating costs
of these associated projects as we are ready to proceed with architectural services for the
library. A summary regarding the two facilities is attached along with a more detailed report
on the proposed south branch library.
In December of 2000, City Council approved a developer agreement with Arcadia that
stipulated certain taxable values for the TIF be met before the city would issue debt for the
facilities in the TIF. The first of those trigger points has now been met for the planning and
design of the library. Therefore, the city is proposing to issue $1,450,000 for the acquisition
of the remainder of land for the library and for professional design services for the library.
That issuance will be concurrent with the additional debt the city is preparing to issue as of
this time.
ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
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The purpose of this report is to make this information available to you as well as provide an
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Council in 1999 however we have updated the numbers in this report. Staff will be glad to
discuss the matter further with you in the Pre-Council meeting. Please feel free to call Mr.
Cunningham or Greg Vick if you have further questions.
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City of North Richland Hills
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone NO.2
Comparison of Original Plan to Actual Development
2001 $3,523,615 $ 44,830
2002 $ 31,512,080 1 $
288,774
2003 $ 57,968,492 2 $ 3
673,875
Captured Valuation
Actual Growth
Property Tax
Revenues Actual
Growth
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1 Captured Valuation for FY 2002 is shown here as the values of Tarrant County, TCC and the
Hospital District. The City of NRH's valuation for FY 2002 was $26.4 million. Differences are the
exemptions granted by taxing jurisdictions.
2 Fiscal year 2003 Captured Valuation is based on the most current 2002 TAD values after ARB
adjustments. The TIF District will receive final values in March 2003 at which time each taxing
jurisdiction will be billed.
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Assumes payment in full by taxpayers.
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K:acct/tifs/TIF2 Plan vs Actual Est. 2003, 3-4-030rig Plan vs actual
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SUMMARY FOR HOMETOWN AND BRANCH LIBRARY
MARCH 2003
Home Town Library
Plans for the Home Town Library are based on the recommendations pf the 1999 study
by Providence Associates, which analyzed the requirements to serve the growing needs
of NRH. The new library will provide the public amenities and support facilities needed
to serve the City's expected build out population with an array of services that people
have come to expect of a quality public library.
. The library will be approximately 60,000 square feet on two floors, nearly double the
31,000 square feet of space currently available.
. It will house a collection of 225,000 items, expanded computing and electronic
resources, and seating for over 200 readers. It will include an active children's area,
quiet study spaces, a local history room, and a multipurpose meeting room to
accommodate 100.
If economic conditions permit, the new library could be ready to open as early as FY
2005-2006.
A new library will attract many more users, and will require, at minimum, an estimated 8
FTE additional staff to operate. Overall operating costs are expected to be about 33%
higher than current costs. Staffing will be the single biggest component in the increased
costs, though related increases in the library materials budget and other operating
expenditures will contribute to the total.
In current dollars, the projected increase in library general fund operating costs is
approximately $385,000. There will also be increases of about $130,000 annually for
utility and maintenance costs for the larger facility. A summary comparison of operating
costs is attached.
South Branch Library
In planning discussions and focus groups with citizens, the most frequently asked
question regarded the future of library services south of IH 820. Responding to these
questions, City officials have repeatedly assured concerned citizens that we will
continue to provide services to the city's older neighborhoods. The Library Board
supports this approach. There are strong reasons for doing so, but the costs are an
important consideration. A proposal for a South Branch Library is appended to this
report to provide a basis for long term budget planning. Using current dollars, a cost
summary is as follows:
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Estimated capital costs to open a south branch library.
Estimated annual o&m costs of a south branch library.
$1,500,000
$ 350,000
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Fperational Cost Projections - Home Town Library
North Richland Hills Public Library
Estimate showing additional General Fund expenditures required to operate a new
Home Town Library, approximately 57,000 sq. ft., on two floors.
Open 7 days, 69 hours per week.
All costs are given in current dollars, and do not include an estimate for inflation.
Cost Category
Current Projected
FTE FTE
Current
Cost
Projected
Cost
Personnel (Salaries and Benefits)
23.34
31.5
969,754
1,235,754
Materials Budget (Increase from acquiring 17,000 volumes per year to 22,000)
General Fund amount (not including donations) 247,550 313,000
Other Operating
TOTAL LIBRARY
202,780
1,420,084
258,000
1,806,754
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Utility Costs (estimated at $2.00 per SF)
Maintenance (estimated at $2.00 per SF)
41,540
62,000
120,000
114,000
TOTAL ESTIMATED ANNUAL OPERATING COST:
$ 1,523,624 $ 2,040,754
New library facilities usually experience a large increase in usage. The increase typically
ranges from a low of 25% - 30% to increases as high as 100%.
The library plans to initiate Sunday afternoon hours of service in the new facility.
Operating the new facility will require additional staff positions, estimated initially at 8 FTE.
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North Richland Hills
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Proposed
South Branch Library
Needs Analysis
Capital Costs
Operating Costs
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South Branch Library - Needs Analysis
City Council has set a clear goal of maintaining and encouraging redevelopment
of the city's older neighborhoods. In previous planning for new library facilities to
meet the growing needs of North Richland Hills, an important factor has been the
need to maintain library services in the south-of-820 section of the city. Strong
expressions by residents that services to the area were important were met by
Council responses indicating that services in the area would be maintained.
There are several factors to consider when evaluating whether a branch library
facility is appropriate for North Richland Hills. These factors include:
· Demographic factors
· Geography
· History and neighborhood identity
· Economic forces, including needs for preservation or redevelopment of
neighborhoods
· Operational and budgetary considerations
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NRH, with a current population of 58,627 and a potential future population of
perhaps 75,000, is in a middle range of cities in terms of library branch facilities.
The size of the city alone is not a compelling reason to build more than one
library facility. In the absence of other factors, a single facility can serve a
population of 75,000 quite adequately. On the other hand, there are several
good reasons to conclude that the community will be better served by more than
one service location.
Overall library use will be higher with more than one location. The proximity of a
library to the residents it serves is a significant factor in how likely they are to use
it on a regular basis. If people do not perceive that the library is convenient, they
will not use it. If the drive is too long, the library too distant, if there are physical
or cultural barriers separating residents from the library, they will not use it.
North Richland Hills, considered geographically, is narrow east to west but
elongated north to south. The library is currently located in the southern part of
the city, on the south side of Loop 820. It is convenient for residents of the city's
older neighborhoods, but less so for residents of the newer and growing
neighborhoods in the northern sections of the city. Drive times to the library can
easily be 20 minutes or more.
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Construction of a replacement facility in the Home Town area will move the
library much closer to the physical center of the city (though near the eastern
edge). Drive times will be much reduced from the north part ofthe city, with a
corresponding increase in drive times from the southern, older sections of the
city. Moving the library north of Loop 820 will place additional barriers in the way
of regular use by residents of the south. The freeway itself is a significant barrier,
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and it will become more of a barrier when work begins on its expansion. The
predictable effect will be that library use will increase among residents of the
north and decrease among residents of the south.
There will be a related behavioral factor at work also: people typically are less
willing to travel away from what they perceive as the center of their world than
they are to drive toward the center, and when they do they are not willing to
travel as far. This factor will make the Home Town location seem farther from
the southern part of the city than it actually is. Countering this effect is a general
willingness of people to travel farther for the kind of bigger, more attractive
resources that will be offered at the new Home Town location.
In general, these geographic factors argue in favor of a second facility south of
Loop 820, convenient to those neighborhoods.
Neighborhood identity tends to be strong in the south area of NRH. The area
consists of older housing and schools, with an admixture of newer upscale
neighborhoods and some in-fill construction in older neighborhoods. The
commercial activity in the area tends to be older, and is in need of
redevelopment. Much of the lower income population of the city is concentrated
in the south. The area borders sections of neighboring cities that are
characterized by considerable blight, and there is a perceived risk of the blight
spreading farther into NRH if the existing neighborhoods are not protected and
improved. The area would benefit from having neighborhood access to city
services, including libraries, which would improve the desirability of the
neighborhoods as places to live. This argues strongly in favor of maintaining a
service presence in the area.
There are also disadvantages to branch libraries that should be weighed in
deciding whether and what sort of branch library service to provide. These
include:
Capital cost of the facility;
Additional staff required to operate the branch;
Need to duplicate many of the existing resources in the main library;
Higher operating costs of multiple facilities
Increased administrative costs to run multiple facilities.
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What Kind of Library?
A Library is a public place, the focus of pride for the community. It's a powerful
expression of the value that the City places on education. It's a great place to go,
a community center, a destination spot.
A Neighborhood branch for NRH should:
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· Provide support for education, both for students enrolled in our educational
institutions and for the independent learner.
· Feature a Children's Room that is inviting and exciting to our kids
· Be our children's doorway to learning, building skills and positive attitudes
from even before they are ever enrolled in formal education;
· Provide a recreational resource for the citizens of the community
· Be a vital information source for everyone in the area.
· Have well-stocked shelves where it is likely that visitors will find the book or
tape or the information they want.
· Be staffed with knowledgeable, skilled guides to the world of information.
· Have adequate, comfortable seating suited to the different ways people use
libraries, including study tables, carrels, comfortable lounge chairs, places
where a parent can sit and read to a child
· Include independent and group study rooms, typing and word processing
booths with computers for public use
· Have a place to hold story times, conduct a public meeting, or host a small
performance
· A place equipped with the technology to link the Library to both the world of
information and to individual homes and businesses
· A place to relax with friends and browse the latest releases, or catch up on
the issues of the day.
In short, a branch library should be a Destination Place for our citizens, but also a
hub for their information and recreation needs.
Factors in determining size of branch:
A successful branch library must be large enough to house collections, staff and
services adequate to serve its neighborhood well. The collections must be first-
rate. They need not duplicate the resources of the main library, but the branch
should be perceived by the neighborhoods it serves as having quality collections
and services. Any attempt to scrimp on services or quality will likely be perceived
as a reflection on the City's commitment to the area.
Various choices to be made in the development of a branch service program for
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the range between 8,000 and 10,000 square feet. The following are the basic
recommendations for the services and features to include.
The collection should be oriented to the needs of students and recreational
readers, with more in-depth information needs served primarily by the main
library. A collection of 25,000 - 30,000 volumes, current and well-selected,
should be adequate to serve these needs. At least some of the costs of the
opening day collection should be included in the capital costs for the branch
library .
Reader seats: To serve a potential service population of about 12,000 people
living south of Loop 820,50 - 60 reader seats of varying types will be needed.
It is recommended that to serve the needs of students the branch should
emphasize access to electronic resources, including at least 6 Internet
workstations in addition to 4- 6 online catalogs, and 4 "wet" study carrels with
network access.
A detailed breakdown of the space allocations to achieve these goals is included.
Hours of Service:
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The branch must operate an adequate number of hours per week on a schedule
that is appropriate for the neighborhood. A reasonable schedule would include
service at least six days per week, with evening service on at least two nights.
The branch could open later in the day than the main library. A schedule that
provides about 48 hours of service per week is recommended, such as:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
- 10 to 8
- 10 to 8
- 10 to 6
- 10 to 6
- 1 t06
- 10 to 5
Staffing Requirements:
Recommended initial staffing for a branch open 48 hours per week, six days with
two late evenings, is 6.0 FTE, assigned as follows:
1 Branch Manager
1 Children's Librarian
1 Senior Library Clerk
2.25 Library Circulation Clerks
0.75 Library Page
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NRH SOUTH BRANCH LIBRARY
Space Allocation Worksheet
~ Ubrary Space Needs Worksheet
.... Model developed In "BuildIng Blocks for UbnIry Space', lAMA. Chicago, 1995.
Assignable Spaces Population SIze: 12000
RUNNING TOTAL: 7542
Non-Assignable area 1885.5
TOTAL SPACE NEED 9427.5
Entry lobby
Collection ~pace
voIIsf unit sq fIIunit
150
Total volumes vollsq II
30000
Adult reference
ref desk
ready ref
online ref· 6 PCs
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Seating
pop/250 sq fllseet
48
group study - 4 persons
typing booth ·2 @ 50
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OPACs - 6
Periodical display
6 units -.54 titles
New book display
Children's services
seNice desk . 1 place
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rkroom
ildren's storylime space
no. children sq fIIchild
35
floor activity space
Circulation area - public space
Checkout stations sq fIIstation
2
Self-Check station
desk-bk retum
patron queueing
Circulation· staff area
desk-2 stations
eire. workroom
sorting/stagIng
dlseherge area
book truck parking
Technical services
cataloging
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CAPITAL COST ESTIMATE - SOUTH BRANCH LIBRARY
To serve an estimated population of 12,000 living south of 1-820, a small branch
of approximately 10,000 sq. ft. would be recommended. Such a library could
house a collection of 25,000 - 30,000 volumes tailored to the neighborhood,
state-of-the-art electronic information access, seating for 50-60, and a small
meeting room for children's programs and neighborhood groups to use.
The following cost estimate is based on purchase of the former Food Lion facility
on Rufe Snow and its conversion into a multipurpose facility used by several City
departments. The library branch would require approximately 27% of the
available space in the facility.
CAPITAL COST ESTIMATE -10,000 sf BRANCH IN MULTIPURPOSE
FACILITY:
Building acquisition (based on former Food Lion)
10,000 sf/36,800 sf in total facility = 27.2 %
27.2% X 1,100,000 asking price
$299,200
Renovation
10,000 sf @ $45/sf
Furniture Fixtures and Equipment @ $19.40/sf
450,000
194,000
64,400
100,000
64,000
$1,171,600
Fees at 10%
Technology Costs at $1 O/sf
Contingency @ 10%
FACILITY SUBTOTAL
Recommended Opening Day Library Collection
15,000 volumes @ $16 avg. cost per volume
Plus $3.50/vol. to process - labor & materials $292,500
(More than a normal year's workload for library staff)
GRAND TOTAL
$1,464,100
Rev. 03/03
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"perational Cost Projections - South Branch Library
"'orth Richland Hills Public Library
Annual costs to operate a small branch library, 10,000 SF
Collection size - 30,000 volumes
Open Approximately 48 hours per week, M T W Th F S
Assumptions:
Open 6 days/week, 48 hours
Annual Circulation approximately 85,000 volumes
Cost Category
Current Projected
FTE FTE
Current
Cost
Personnel (Salaries and Benefits)
Branch Librarian
Children's Librarian
Senior Library Clerk
Circulation Clerks
Library Pages
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2.5
0.5
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Library Materials ( purchase 3,500 volumes at $16 per volume avg cost)
Other
Plus estimated administrative support costs
Subtotal, Branch
Utility Costs (estimated at $2.00/SF)
Maintenance (estimated at $2.00/SF)
ESTIMATED ANNUAL OPERATING COSTS
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Projected
Cost
55,000
52,000
42,500
66,500
9,700
225,700
57,750
15,000
18,000
316,450
20,000
20;000
336,450
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INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
No. IR 2003-022
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March 13, 2003
2003 Bond Sale
In the fiscal year 2002-2003 Capital Projects Budget, City Council approved several projects which
require debt financing. In the Capital Projects Budget, 1994 bond election general obligation profects
totaling $1,380,000 for Rufe Snow Drive were approved. 2003 Certificates of Obligations (C.O.'s) for TIF
#2 public library in the amount of $1 ,450,000 were approved. Sufficient TIF #2 revenues are available to
begin the library project.
The successful passage of the February 1, 2003 bond election has presented the opportunity to begin
several projects authorized by the voters which necessitates budget revisions to add them to the 2002-
2003 capital projects budget. Staff is recommending $1,370,000 of 2003 General Obligation (voter
authorized) bonds be issued for these projects. A project list is attached. Sufficient debt capacity is
available to issue the bonds and maintain the current $.57 property tax rate.
A timing change is being recommended for construction of the multi-level Interactive Complex at NRH20.
The project was listed in.the 2002-2003 Capital Projects Budget with a September 2003 start date. The
budget shows the issuance of Certificates of Obligation in the amount of $2,250,000 in fiscal year 2004.
The original intent was to borrow funds from the Water Park reserve to start the project to be reimbursed
with the C.O. proceeds in 2004. Staff has reassessed the timing of the project construction and the
coordination of funds to insure that the attraction is completed for the park opening in 2004. Staff
recommends that these C.O.'s be issued in 2003 rather than 2004 so that funds are available to
Acomplete the project on time. The NRH20 Multilevel Interactive Complex is to be paid for from Water Park
Wrevenues. It is estimated that sufficient revenues will be generated to pay for this project.
The total recommended issuance of $6,450,000 includes $2,750,000 General Obligation Bonds and
$3,700,000 Certificates of Obligation. A Council Resolution authorizing the intent to sell Certificates of
Obligation will be required before C.O.'s can be issued. Such a resolution will be recommended for
approval at the March 24, 2003 City Council meeting. Budget revisions will also be presented for Council
approval on March 24.
A calendar for the bond sale includes the following items:
March 24
April 3, 4
April 28
June 3
Council Resolution authorizing intent to sell Certificates of Obligation
Rating Agency and Bond Insurer Reviews
Receive competitive bids and recommendations for approval
Delivery of Funds to the City of North Richland Hills
Attached is a list of projects and descriptions as well as a plan for future project sales. Staff would like to
review these projects with Council and seek direction as to including them in the 2003 Bond Sale. We
will look forward to reviewing these with Council on March 13.
Respectfully submitted,
XtlMJ I~
e Larry Koonce . J (h..
Director of Finance \.l ()
ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
2003 Bond Sale Project Summary
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Project Name Project Type Sale Amount
2003 Certificates of Obliaation
Multilevel Interactive Complex NRH20 Water Park $ 2,250,000
TIF 2 Library Towncenter Facility $ 1 ,450,000
Total 2003 C.O.s $ 3,700,000
General Obliaation Bonds (1994 Election)
Rufe Snow Drive (Glenview to Karen) Street $ 920,000
Rufe Snow (Mid-Cities to Hightower) Street $ 460,000
Total 1994 Election G.O.s $ 1,380,000
General Obliaation Bonds (2003 Election)
Holiday West Channel Drainage $ 100,000
eGlenview Drive (Flory to Honey Lane) Street $ 200,000
Lola Drive (Scott Drive to Davis Blvd.) Street $ 100,000
Galway Lane (Emerald Hills to Park Enter) Street $ 30,000
Flory Lane (Manor Drive to Glenview Drive) Street $ 40,000
Fire Facility Upgrades Facility $ 900,000
Total 2003 Election G.O.s $ 1,370,000
TOTAL G.O.s $ 2,750,000
TOTAL 2003 BOND SALE $ 6,450,000
2003 Sale by Project Type: Streets $ 1,750,000
Drainage $ 100,000
Facilities $ 2,350,000
Water Park $ 2,250,000
Total 2003 Sale by Project Type $ 6,450,000
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CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION
WATER PARK
MULTI-LEVEL INTERACTIVE COMPLEX - NRH20
$2,250,000
This project provides for the construction of the multi-level interactive complex. The
complex will offer the ability for the entire family to recreate together through a variety of
activities such as net climbs, interactive water activities, and slides. It is anticipated that
this attraction will increase attendance by 39,500 per season. The project includes the
attraction, surrounding pool area, miscellaneous water play elements, filtration, covered
seating area and mini-concession stand. The relocation of the existing dry playground
and related utilities will also be included with this project. This sale will fund the
construction of the project. Design services for the project are underway by Kimley-
Horn and Associates, architects/engineers. Funds for design services have been
provided through Aquatic Park Fund reserves.
MUNICIPAL FACILITIES
HOME TOWN NRH LIBRARY
$1,450,000
This project provides for the design of a 60,000 square foot library, which will be
designed to house a collection of 225,000 print volumes, provides state-of-the-art
technology for users to access the world of information, and be a center for personal
education and leisure. The library will be completed to meet the projected service
needs of North Richland Hills, as identified in the 1999 Library Needs Assessment and
Study conducted by a consulting firm. In fiscal year 2002, the City completed the
establishment of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two (TIRZ-2) in
partnership with Tarrant County, Tarrant County Hospital District, and Tarrant County
College. The City plans to participate, over the next ten years, in the construction of
approximately $25 million in infrastructure of an estimated $400 million to $600 million
planned development fronting Highway 26 in North Richland Hills. In exchange, these
entities will agree to participate in the construction of a recreation center, the above
mentioned library, and a conference center. The TIRZ-2 has purchased 0.221 acres for
approximately $95,000 for a portion of the library site. The 2003 bond sale, backed by
revenues from the TIRZ-2, will provide for the remaining land acquisition, the building
program planning, and architectural design services. The City will fund a total of $10.2
million for the Library through future issuance of C.O.'s.
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CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Proposed 2003 General Obligation Bond Sale
(1994 Bond Election)
STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
RUFE SNOW DRIVE
Mid-Cities Boulevard to Hightower Drive
$460,000
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This project widens approximately 5,300 feet of the existing 5-lane thoroughfare to 7
lanes, Additional lanes are needed for this section of Rufe Snow to reduce traffic
congestion. The existing portion of this section of roadway was originally constructed in
the 1980's as an asphalt street. The average life of an asphalt street is 20 year and this
roadway has never been overlaid. This section of Rufe Snow Drive will be
reconstructed as a concrete street with sidewalks along both sides and signalization
improvements at the major intersections. This project received funds from the
Transportation Equity Act of the 21st Century (TEA-21) program. The federal funds will
pay approximately 50% of the total cost. Additional right-of-way will be acquired in
aecordance to all federal guidelines. Federal grant funds will be used for all phases of
the project (engineering, right-of-way, and construction), Federal and state grant funds
over the life of this project will total approximately $7 million. The $460,000 being sold
was approved by citizens in a 1994 bond election and will pay mainly for construction. In
February 2003, citizens voted in a bond election pursuant to a citizen's committee study
to approve, as part of a larger long range financial plan, additional funding for this
project totaling $4,230,000. This funding will be realized through the future issuance of
general obligation bonds.
RUFE SNOW DRIVE
Glenview Drive to Karen Drive
$920,000
This project will reconstruct approximately 4,500 feet of an existing 48-foot wide asphalt
street. The new street will be the same width and will begin at Glenview Drive and end
at Karen Drive. This section of Rufe Snow Drive was originally constructed in the
1960's as an asphalt street and has been deteriorating rapidly. This street is
approximately 40 years old and has never been overlaid; the average life of an asphalt
street is 20 years. The project will provide a safer roadway and reduce maintenance
costs. The completion of this project will coincide with the estimated completion date of
the Rufe Snow Drive Bridge at I.H. 820. The $920,000 being sold was approved by
citizens in a 1994 bond election and will mainly pay for completion of project
construction.
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Proposed 2003 General Obligation Bond Sale
(2003 Bond Election)
DRAINAGE PROJECTS
HOLIDAY WEST CHANNEL
$100,000
This 2,000 linear foot drainage channel was constructed in the early 1970's and
sections of the channel are failing. The failed sections are causing erosion problems on
adjacent property. The concrete portion of the channel was only designed for the 25-
year storm. This project consists of reconstructing the existing concrete channel from
Holiday Lane to Meadow Oak Drive by extending the concrete lining to the top of the
bank, allowing the channel more capacity. This will eliminate the need to mow or resort
to the use of herbicide on the section of side slope that is currently earthen bank,
therefore reducing future maintenance costs. The project will also consist of
improvements to the appearance of the channel east of Holiday Lane to Calloway
Branch. The total project amount approved by North Richland Hills City Council
pursuant to the Citizen's Committee Study is $1.5 million. The $100,000 in general
obligation bonds being sold will cover design and engineering costs. Future G.O.
issues will fund the remainder of the project up to the specified amount.
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STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (ARTERIAL)
GLENVI EW DRIVE
Flory Street to Honey Lane
$200,000
This section of Glenview Drive is a major east-west asphalt street and is approximately
42 years old. This street is identified on the Master Thoroughfare Plan as a minor
arterial, 4 lane, undivided roadway. The current street condition rating is "fair", with
major cracks, significant surface deterioration, and minor potholes. Traffic counts are
expected to increase substantially during the impending construction of North Loop (I H)
820. This project will consist of reconstructing approximately 2,400 feet of street with
concrete pavement and provide drainage improvements necessary to comply with
current city standards. The North Richland Hills City Council approved the Citizen's
Committee Study amount of $1.89 million for this project. The $200,000 in General
Obligation Bonds being sold will cover design and engineering costs. Future G.O.
issues will fund the remainder of the project up to the specified amount.
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STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (COLLECTOR)
LOLA DRIVE
Scott Drive to Davis Boulevard
$100,000
This section of Lola Drive is classified as a minor, two-lane, undivided collector street
and is approximately 42 years old. Originally constructed in 1960 as an asph~lt street,
the roadway was overlaid in 1984. The current street condition rating is "poor", with
significant potholes, complete surface deterioration, misaligned curbs and pavement,
and requires major base repair and realignment of the riding surface. This section of
Lola Drive is adjacent to Holiday Heights Elementary School and carries approximately
2,500 vehicles per day. This project will consist of reconstructing approximately 2,100
feet of street with concrete pavement and provide drainage improvements necessary to
comply with current city standards. The North Richland Hills City Council approved the
Citizen's committee Study amount of $800,000 for this project. The $100,000 in
General Obligation Bonds being sold will cover design and engineering costs. Future
G.O. issues will fund the remainder of the project up to the specified amount.
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STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (RESIDENTIAL)
GALWAY LANE
Emerald Hills Way to Park Entrance
$30,000
This section of Galway Lane is classified as a two-lane, undivided residential street and
is approximately 35 years old. Originally constructed in 1968 as an asphalt street, the
roadway was overlaid in 1983. The current street condition rating is "very poor", with
complete pavement system failure, bad riding quality, numerous potholes, and requiring
substantial annual maintenance. This section of Lola Drive will complete the roadway
upgrades from Harwood Road to Emerald Hills Way and will serve as an entrance to
one of the City's neighborhood parks. This project will consist of reconstructing
approximately 800 feet of street with concrete pavement and provide drainage
improvements necessary to comply with current city standards. A total of $200,000 in
funding was approved for this project by the North Richland Hills City Council in
response to the Citizen's committee Study. The $30,000 in General Obligation Bonds
being sold will cover design and engineering costs. Future G.O. issues will fund the
remainder of the project up to the specified amount.
FLORY STREET
Manor Drive to Glenview Drive
$40,000
This section of Flory Street was originally constructed in 1955 as an asphalt street and
was overlaid in 1975. The average life of an asphalt street is 20 years. Flory Street is a
two-lane, undivided residential street adjacent to Mullendore Elementary School. The
current street condition rating is "fair", with major cracks, significant surface
deterioration, minor potholes, and subgrade deterioration. This project will consist of
reconstructing approximately 800 feet of street with concrete pavement and provide
drainage improvements necessary to comply with current city standards. $400,000 in
funding was approved for the total project by the North Richland Hills City Council in
response to the Citizen's Committee Study, The $40,000 in General Obligation Bonds
being sold will cover design and engineering costs. Future G.O. issues will fund the
remainder of the project up to the specified amount.
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MUNICIPAL FACILITY PROJECTS
FIRE FACILITY UPGRADES
$900,000
This project upgrades two existing Fire stations and a maintenance building to meet
future safety, operational, and staffing needs. The three facilities are Fire Station #2,
Fire Station #3, and the Fire Apparatus Maintenance facility. The project includes
facility expansion, r~modeling, and the addition of needed safety and maintenance
equipment.
Fire Station #2 upgrades include:
· Increasing the number of bunk rooms from three to six and adding an officer's
office.
· Providing a workout room, facilitating the removal of fitness equipment from the
engine bay.
· Installation of an emergency vehicle exhaust extraction system.
· Addition of an Emergency Medical Service (EMS) disinfect room.
· Addition of a bunker gear and equipment decontamination/clean area.
· Addition of one apparatus bay.
· Installation of additional storage space for EMS supplies and lawn equipment.
· Installation of . a high-speed bunker gear washer/extractor.
Fire Station #3 upgrades include:
· Increasing the number of bunk rooms from four to six and adding an officer's
office.
· Providing a workout room, facilitating the removal of fitness equipment from the
engine bay.
· Installation of an emergency vehicle exhaust extraction system.
· Addition of a bunker gear and equipment decontamination/clean area.
· Installation of a high-speed bunker gear washer/extractor.
· Installation of additional storage space for EMS supplies and lawn equipment.
Fire Apparatus Maintenance Facility upgrades include:
· Installation of an emergency vehicle exhaust extraction system.
· Installation of a portable heavy truck lift system.
The project will be fully funded by a General Obligation bond issue in the amount of
$900,000. The North Richland Hills City Council approved the project in response to
the previously mentioned Citizen's Committee Study.
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INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
No. IR 2003- 020
~ Date:
T Subject:
March 13, 2003
State Legislative Update
Attached is the first NRH Legislative Update for the 78th Regular Session of the Texas
Legislature. At this time we are tracking approximately 300 City related bills. The attached
report provides only a list of legislation we are tracking that is considered to be priority.
This session, staff is using a legislative tracking service called Gallery Watch. Gallery Watch
sends daily reports of new actions on all the bills we are tracking, and provides instant alerts
on priority legislation. In addition, we are keeping in close contact with TML and will access
the TML Legislative Update every Friday.
Since the session started, 1038 House Bills and 1981 Senate Bills have been filed. The last
day to file bills is March 14, 2003. Last week marked the first week of significant movement of
bills. We noticed that most bills have been assigned to committee, and several bills have
been scheduled for hearing in committee. Please keep .in mind that City positions could
change throughout the session depending on changes and amendments to each bill as they
move through the process. Staff will be notified of changes and amendments through the
Gallery Watch service.
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Please notify Paulette Hartman or me if you have any questions on a particular bill. Staff will
stay current on the latest information and notify you when action is needed to either
encourage or discourage any legislation.
Respectfully suÿ:)~
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Assistant City Manager
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HB 46 Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund
Last Activity: 1/30/2003
Description: TIF is not subject to sunset review until 9/1/09 and two other things
Turner
Position: Support
Committee: House Regulated Industry
Department Effected: Library
History:
1/30/2003 Referred to House Regulated Industry Committee
12/10/200 Filed
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HB 86 Property Tax Exemption
Last Activity: 2/3/2003
Description: Would freeze all city and county property taxes on homesteads of persons over the age of 65,
similar to the current freeze on school district taxes
McClendon
Position: Strongly Oppose
Committee: Local Government Ways & Means
Department Effected: Budget & Research
History:
2/3/2003 Referred to House Local Government Ways & Means Committee
12/10/200 Filed
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HB 136 Property Tax Exemption for 65
Last Activity: 2/3/2003
Description: Authorize the freeze on City and County property taxes for the homesteads of persons over
65 at the option of local governing bodies. Would only become effective if HJR 16 id approved
by TX voters.
Brown, F.
Position: Oppose
Committee: Local Government Ways & Means
Department Effected: Budget & Research
History:
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12/10/200 Filed
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HB 157 Regional Mobility Authority- Bond Issuance
Last Activity: 2/25/2003
Description: Would allow a regional mobility authority to issue turnpike revenue bonds
Krusee
Position: Support
Committee: Transportation
Department Effected: Budget & Research
History:
2/25/2003 Left Pending in House Transportation Committee
2/6/2003 Referred to House Transportation Committee
12/10/200 Filed
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HB 159 Trans- Texas Corridor Condemnation of Property Krusee
Last Activity:. 2/6/2003
Description: Would allow TxDOT or a Regional Mobility authority to purchase or condemn real property for
highway, railway or utility purpose for the Trans-Texas Corridor
Position: No position Committee: Transportation
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Department Effected: Development
History:
2/6/2003 Referred to House Transportation Committee
12/10/200 Filed
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HB 186 Regional Mobility Authorities
Last Activity: 2/6/2003
Description: Would grant the governing body of a regional mobility authority the same powers as the
Texas Transportation Commission to condem property and issue revenue bonds and to enter
into the agreement for construction, operation or expansion of a project.
King
Position: Support
Committee: Transportation
Department Effected:
History:
2/6/2003 Referred to House Transportation Committee
12/10/200 Filed
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HB 187 Regional Mobility Authorities
Last Activity: 2/6/2003
Description: Would provide that the Texas Department of Transportation may require a public or private
entity that places utilities infrastructure in service, telecommunications, cable, or other
communications service, electric service, or petroleum and petroleum product pipeline
service. (Note: this bitlis identical to HB 158 (Krusee)). Full description is not here.
King
Position: Oppose
Committee: Transportation
Department Effected: Development
History:
2/6/2003 Referred to House Transportation Committee
11/15/200 Filed
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HB 200 Photographic Red Light Enforcement
Last Activity: 2/6/2003
Description: Would: (a) authorize a city to impose a civil penalty of up to $75 on the owner of a vehicle if
the vehicle's license plate is photgraphed while running a red light; and (b) provide that
revenue from penalties may be used only to pay for the operation of the system, traffic safety,
and traffic signal awareness and education programs.
Berman
Position: Support
Committee: Transportation
Department Effected: Police
History:
2/6/2003 Referred to House Transportation Committee
11/18/200 Filed
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HB 282 Highways
Last Activity: 2/6/2003
Description: Would allow a city: (1) to place traffic control devices on any roadway, including state
highway, without following the manual specifications and without TxDOT permission; and (2)
to lower a speed limit on any roadway, including a state highway, without performing an
engineering and traffic investigation, if the city determines that a lower speed would prevent
or reduce the number of fatalities on the roadway.
Moreno
Position: Support
Committee: Transportation
Department Effected: Police
History:
2/6/2003 Referred to House Transportation Committee
12/11/200 Filed
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HB 308 Sales Tax Exemption
Last Activity: 2/6/2003
Description: Would broaden the so-called "back-to-school" sales tax exemption to include school supplies,
books, textbooks, and other instructional materials.
Denny
Position: Strongly Oppose
Committee: Ways & Means
Department Effected: Budget & Research
History:
2/6/2003 Referred to House Ways & Means Committee
12/19/200 Filed
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HB 361
Last Activity:
Sales Tax Holiday
2/10/2003
Dutton
Description: Would extend the duration of the sales tax holiday for certain clothing and shoes from 72
hours to two weeks, exempt from sales taxes the sale of school supplies during August, and
allow cities to repeal the exemption on school supplies by council vote
Position: Strongly Oppose
Committee: Ways & Means
Department Effected: Budget & Research
History:
2/10/2003 Referred to House Ways & Means Committee
1/8/2003 Filed
HB 378 Public Nuisance
Last Activity: 2/10/2003
Description: Would allow a resident of a city to bring a lawsuit against the city to require the city to abate a
public nuisance that is occuring within the city. The bill also provides that if a court finds that
a public nuisance is occuring, the court may, among other things, require the city to purchase
the property in order to remedy the nuisance.
Dutton
Position: Oppose
Committee: Civil Practices
Department Effected: Administration
History:
2/10/2003 Referred to House Civil Practices Committee
1/8/2003 Filed
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HB 390 Tax Increment Financing
Last Activity: 2/10/2003
Description: Would prevent a city from deducting the value of newly taxable areas containing tax
increment financing zones from its effective tax rate calculation.
Pitts
Position: Oppose
Committee: Local Government Ways & Means
Department Effected: Budget & Research
History:
2/10/2003 Referred to House Local Government Ways & Means Committee
1/10/2003 Filed
HB 397 Certificates of Obligation
Last Activity: 2/26/2003
Mowery
Description: Would require a city to conduct an election prior to the issuance of certificates of obligation for
amounts in excess of $2 million. For other issuances, the bill would lower the petition
requirement from five percent to two percent of qualified voters. (Current law requires an
election only if the council receives a petition of five percent of the qualified voters.)
Position: Strongly Oppose
Committee: Urban Affairs
Department Effected: Budget & Research
History:
2/26/2003 Left Pending in House Urban Affairs Committee
2/10/2003 Referred to House Urban Affairs Committee
1/13/2003 Filed
HB 426 State Agency Rules
Last Activity: 2/10/2003
Description: Would prohibit a state agency from adopting rules that impose costs on local governments
unless the legislature specifically authorizes the rules.
Position: Support Committee: State Affairs
Christian
Department Effected: Administration
History:
2/10/2003 Referred to House State Affairs Committee
1/15/2003 Filed
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HB 437 Public Information
Last Activity: 2/10/2003
Allen
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Description: Would exempt from public disclosure information relating to emergency management or
disaster planning if the disclosure of such information would compromise or interfere with
implementation of an emergency management or disaster plan.
Position: Support
Committee: State Affairs
Department Effected: Police
History:
2/10/2003 Referred to House State Affairs Committee
1/16/2003 Filed
HB 463 Employment Contracts
Last Activity: 2/10/2003
Description: Would limit an employment contract entered into by a political subdivision, including a city, as
follows: (1) the duration of the contract may not exceed the length of a councilmember's term;
and (2) no severance package or agreement may be an amount that exceeds the amount of
the employee's salary for 50 percent of the time remaining on the contract.
Gallego
Position: Oppose
Committee: County Affairs
Department Effected: Administration
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History:
2/10/2003 Referred to House County Affairs Committee
1/21/2003 Filed
HB 474 Properly Taxes
Last Activity: 2/10/2003
Description: Would: (1) lower from ten percent to five percent the maximum yearly increase in taxable
value of a residential homestead (this portion of the bill would become effective only if HJR 32
is approved by Texas voters); and (2) exclude repairs from the statutory definition of
improvements to property, with the result that increased homestead value due to repairs
would not be taxable on certain homesteads that have increased in value more than the
proposed five percent limit.
Wong
Position: Oppose
Committee: Local Government Ways & Means
Department Effected: Budget & Research
History:
2/10/2003 Referred to House Local Government Ways & Means Committee
1/21/2003 Filed
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HB 526 Computer Vulnerability Report
Last Activity: 2/11/2003
Description: Would allow the records management officer of a local government to prepare a confidential
computer vulnerability report that assesses the extent to which electronically stored
information is vulnerable to alteration, damage, ore erasure; and would require a records
management officer who has prepared such a report to prepare a summary of the report that
does not contain any compromising information and is available to the public.
Smith, T.
Position: Support
Committee: County Affairs
Department Effected:
History:
2/26/2003 Left Pending in House County Affairs Committee
2/11/2003 Referred to House County Affairs Committee
1/23/2003 Filed
HB 533 Emergency Action Plans
Last Activity: 2/11/2003
Description: Would exempt from the Public Information Act any information regarding an emergency
action plan of a law enforcement agency or a fire fighting agency.
King
Position: Support
Committee: Defense Affairs & State - Federal
Relations
Department Effected: Police
History:
2/11/2003 Referred to House Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations Committee
1/23/2003 Filed
HB 589
Last Activity:
Taxes
2/11/2003
Davis, Y.
Description: Would repeal sales tax exemptions, property tax exemptions, and state franchise tax
exemptions.
Position: No position
Committee: Ways & Means
Department Effected: Budget & Research
History:
2/11/2003 Referred to House Ways & Means Committee
1/28/2003 Filed
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HB 637 Industrialized Housing and Buildings
Last Activity: 2/12/2003
Jones, J.
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Description: Would allow a city to regulate the location of industrialized structures, just as the city can
currently regulate the location of manufactured housing. (Companion bill is SB 303 by Brimer)
Position: Support Committee: Urban Affairs
Department Effected: Development
History:
2/12/2003 Referred to House Urban Affairs Committee
1/30/2003 Filed
HB 730 Residential Construction
Last Activity: 2/17/2003
Description: Would create the Texas Residential Construction Commission (TRCC) and require the TRCC
to adopt rules relating to building standards for residential construction, state-sponsored
inspection and dispute resolution, and approval of third-party warranty programs and
inspectors.
Ritter
Position: Support
Committee: Regulated Industries
Department Effected: Development
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History:
2/17/2003 Referred to House Regulated Industries Committee
2/6/2003 Filed
HB 1191 Public Information
Last Activity: 2/27/2003
Allen
Description: Would provide that certain information relating to terrorism is not subject to disclosure under
the Public Information Act, including information that relates to: (1) staffing requirements,
tactical planning, and telephone numbers of an emergency response provider; (2) an
assessment of the risk or vulnerability of persons or property, including critical infrastructure;
(3) the construction or assembly of an explosive weapon or a chemical, biological,
radiological, or nuclear weapon of mass destruction; (4) the details of the encryption codes or
security keys for a public communications system; or (5) the details of a security system that
is used to protect public or private property.
Position: Support
Committee: State Affairs
Department Effected: Police
History:
2/27/2003 Referred to House State Affairs Committee
2/21/2003 Filed
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HB 1207 Zoning
Last Activity: 2/27/2003
Description: Would allow a city to regulate the appearance or architectural style of buildings or other
structures, including the types of building materials that may be used or the amount of
masonry that must be contained on the exterior of the building or structure, and the
appearance of years, courts, or open spaces, including the types or quantities of plants or
landscaping materials required. The bill would also subject these regulations to the
provisions of Chapter 245 of the Local Government Code, the permit "vesting" statute.
Kuempel
Position: Support
Committee: Urban Affairs
Department Effected: Development
History:
2/27/2003 Referred to House Urban Affairs Committee
2/24/2003 Filed
HB 1302 Open Government
Last Activity: 3/3/2003
Description: Would: (1) allow a governmental body to hold an executive session to discuss a response to,
or protection from, potential or actual threats of terrorism or vandalism to the safety, security,
or integrity of a public water or sewer system; and (2) except from disclosure under the Public
Information Act any information related to responses to, or protection from, potential or actual
threats of terrorism or vandalism to the safety, security, or integrity of a public water or sewer
system if the governmental body determines that disclosure may present a risk to the health
or safety of the public.
Geren
Position: Support
Committee: State Affairs
Department Effected: Administration
History:
3/3/2003 Referred to House State Affairs Committee
2/26/2003 Filed
Chisum
HJR 12 Property Tax Exemption for Travel Trailers
Last Activity: 2/20/2003
Description: Would amend the Texas Constitution to authorize the legislature to make property tax
exemptions on travel trailers mandatory, rather than local option. Would also permit the
exemption of school district property taxes on travel trailers.
Position: Strongly Oppose
Committee: Local Government Ways & Means
Department Effected: Budget & Research
History:
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2/20/2003 Left Pending in House Local Government Ways & Means Committee
2/10/2003 Referred to House Local Government Ways & Means Committee
12/10/200 Filed
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HJR 14 Property Tax Exemption - Child Care Facilities
Last Activity: 3/6/2003
Description: Would amend the Texas Constitution to authorize a property tax exemption for child care
facilities. The exemption would be at the option of the local governing body, or an election
would be required if a petition received by 20% of the voters.
Chavez
Position: Strongly Oppose
Committee: Local Government Ways & Means
Department Effected: Budget & Research
History:
3/6/2003 Scheduled for hearing in House Local Government Ways & Means Committee
2/10/2003 Referred to House Local Government Ways & Means Committee
12/10/200 Filed
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HJR 16 Property Tax Exemption for over 65
Last Activity: 2/10/2003
Description: Would amend the TX Constitution to authorize a freeze on city and county property taxes for
homesteads of persons over 65 at the option of the local governing body or by ballot or voters
after 5% petition.
Brown, F
Position: Oppose
Committee: Local Government Ways & Means
Department Effected: Budget & Research
History:
2/10/2003 Referred to House Local Government Ways & Means Committee
12/10/200 Filed
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HJR 32 Property Taxes
Last Activity: 2/10/2003
Description: Would amend the Texas Constitution to authorize the legislature to impose a five percent
statutory cap in annual increases in a homestead's value. (Current law authorizes a ten
percent cap. See HB 474)
Wong
Position: Oppose
Committee: Local Government Ways & Means
Department Effected: Budget & Research
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2/10/2003 Referred to House Local Government Ways & Means Committee
1/21/2003 Filed
Telecommunication Infrastructure Fund
1/29/2003
Shapleigh
sa 124
Last Activity:
Description: Would: (1) provide that the Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund (TIF) is not subject to
sunset review until September 1, 2009; (2) allow the amount of the TIF. to reach a maximum
amount of two billion dollars; (3) utilities and commercial mobile service providers if the
amount in the fund exceeds certain amounts. (Companion bill is HB 46.)
Position: Support Committee: Finance
Department Effected: Information Services
History:
1/29/2003 Referred to Senate Finance Committee
11/19/200 Filed
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sa 180 Property Taxes
Last Activity: 1/30/2003
Janek
Description: Would lower from ten percent to one percent the maximum yearly increase in taxable value of
a residential homestead. (This legislation would become effective only if SJR 10 is approved
by Texas voters.)
Position: Strongly Oppose
Committee: Finance
Department Effected: Budget & Research
History:
1/30/2003 Referred to Senate Finance Committee
1/10/2003 Filed
sa 181
Last Activity:
Liability
1/30/2003
Janek
Description: Would provide that a person who administers emergency care in good faith is not liable for
any civil damages for any act performed during the emergency no matter where the
emergency care is performed, if the person is not a paid person who regularly administers
care in a hospital emergency room, other health care facility, or a means of medical transport
Position: Support
Committee: State Affairs
Department Effected: Police
History:
1/30/2003 Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee
1/10/2003 Filed
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SB 225 Property Taxes
Last Activity: 2/3/2003
Description: Would: (1) clarify that filing property renditions and reports is mandatory for taxpayers; (2)
authorize the chief appraiser to seek an injunction for a property owner's failure to properly file
a rendition or report; (3) exempt the first $10,000 of taxable, income-producing tangible
property owned by a taxpayer, provided the taxpayer complies with all rendition and reporting
requirements; (4) shift the burden of proof from the city to the taxpayer for tax protests at the
appraisal review board if the taxpayer fails to property file a property rendition or report; and
(5) prevent the property owner from recovering attorney's fees following a successful court
challenge of an appraisal if the the taxpayer fails to properly file a property rendition or report.
Averitt
Position: Support
Committee: Finance
Department Effected: Budget & Research
History:
2/3/2003 Referred to Senate Finance Committee
1/21/2003 Filed
SB 303 Industrialized Housing and Buildings
Last Activity: 2/5/2003
Description: Would allow a city to regulate the location of industrialized structures, just as the city can
currently regulate the location of manufactured housing.
Brimer
Position: Support
e Department Effected: Development
Committee: I ntergovernmental Relations
History:
2/5/2003 Referred to Senate Intergovernmental Relations Committee
1/28/2003 Filed
SB 325 Court Costs
Last Activity: 2/6/2003
Armbrister
Description: Would require the state comptroller to compile a list of court fees adopted or increased during
each legislative session and publish the list in the Texas Register no later than August 1
following the end of a legislative session, and would provide that any new or increased court
fee would not become effective until January 1 after the effective date of the law imposing the
new cost or fee.
Position: Support
Committee: Finance
Department Effected: Municipal Court
History:
2/6/2003 Referred to Senate Finance Committee
1/29/2003 Filed
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sa 341
Last Activity:
Sales Tax Exemption
2/11/2003
Ellis
Description: Would: (1) broaden the so-called "back-to-school" sales tax exemption to include school
supplies, books, textbooks, and other instructional materials; and (2) repeal the ability of cities
to opt-out of the current sales tax holiday.
Position: Oppose
Committee: Finance
Department Effected: Budget & Research
History:
2/11/2003 Referred to Senate Finance Committee
1/31/2003 Filed
sa 383 Residential Construction
Last Activity: 2/11/2003
Description: Would create the Texas Residential Construction Commission (TRCC) and require the TRCC
to adopt rules relating to building standards for residential construction, state-sponsored
inspection and dispute resolution, and approval of third-party warranty programs and
inspectors.
Duncan
Position: Support
Committee: State Affairs
Department Effected: Development
History:
2/11/2003 Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee
2/6/2003 Filed
sa 647 Public Information
Last Activity: 2/27/2003
Description: Would provide that information relating to the vulnerability of utility infrastructure to disruption
or damage by and intentional act of harm is confidential.
Wentworth
Position: Support
Committee: Infrastructure Development and
Security
Department Effected: Administration
History:
2/27/2003 Referred to House Infrastructure Development and Security Committee
2/21/2003 Filed
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SB 656 Signs
Last Activity: 2/27/2003
e Description: Would provide that a city that regulates signs may require the removal of an on-premise sign
not later than the first anniversary of the date the business, person, or activity that the sign
identifies or advertises ceases to operate on the premises on which the sign is located.
Brimer
Position: Support
Committee: Intergovernmental Relations
Department Effected: Development
History:
2/27/2003 Referred to Senate Intergovernmental Relations Committee
2/24/2003 Filed
SB 657 Tax Increment Financing
Last Activity: 2/27/2003
Description: Would permit any city to exclude captured tax increment from its taxable value for effective
and rollback rate calculation purposes. Under current law, only cities in counties with
populations of less than 500,000 may exclude tax increment from taxable value.
Brimer
Position: Support
Committee: Finance
Department Effected: Budget & Research
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History:
2/27/2003 Referred to Senate Finance Committee
2/24/2003 Filed
SB 663 State Tax on Court Fines
Last Activity: 2/27/2003
Description: Would create a new, five-dollar state tax on each court fine to be paid upon the conviction of
any misdemeanor, with ten percent of the tax revenue going to fund the State Center for
Transportation Safety and the remainder going to the Texas Department of Public Safety
(DPS) to fund traffic enforcement in areas in which DPS determines there is a need for
additional enforcement. The bill would also exclude this new tax from being consolidated with
other state taxes paid on court fines in municipal court.
Ogden
Position: Oppose
Committee: Infrastructure Development and
Security
Department Effected: Municipal Court
History:
2/27/2003 Referred to Senate Infrastructure Development and Security Committee
2/24/2003 Filed
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SB 672 Collective Bargaining
Last Activity: 2/27/2003
Description: Would authorize a city to "meet and confer" (engage in collective bargaining) with a fire fighter
association without a petition and popular vote, as is required by current law.
Gallegos
Position: Oppose
Committee: Intergovernmental Relations
Department Effected: Human Resources
History:
2/27/2003 Referred to Senate Intergovernmental Relations Committee
2/24/2003 Filed
SB 687 Electricity Aggregation
Last Activity: 3/3/2003
Description: Would allow school districts to purchase electricity through a political subdivision agrregation
corporation.
West
Position: Support
Committee: Education
Department Effected: Administration
History:
3/3/2003 Referred to Senate Education Committee
2/25/2003 Filed
Janek
SJR 10 Property Taxes
Last Activity: 2/6/2003
Description: Would amend the Texas Constitution to authorize the legislature to impose a statutory cap on
annual increases in a homestead's value that is less than the minimum of ten percent
currently allowed by the Constitution. (See SB 180)
Position: Oppose Committee: Finance
Department Effected: Budget & Research
History:
2/6/2003 Referred to Senate Finance Committee
1/10/2003 Filed
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~ ~ecial Presentations
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Proclamation:
Presenter:
Recipient:
Proclamation:
Presenter:
Recipient:
American Red Cross Month
Mayor Pro Tem Frank Metts
Orion Bell, CEO of American Red Cross
Texas SmartScape Month
Tim Welch
Debbie York, Environmental Services Coordinator
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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
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PRE-COUNCIL SESSION
The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in Pre-Council session
on the 24th day of February, 2003 at 5:45 p.m. in the Pre-Council Room prior to the 7:00
regular Council meeting.
Present:
Oscar Trevino
Lyle E. Welch
Scott Turnage
JoAnn Johnson
David Whitson
Joe D. Tolbert
Timothy J. Welch
Absent:
Frank Metts, Jr.
Staff Members:
Larry J. Cunningham
Steve Norwood
Karen Bostic
Paulette Hartman
Patricia Hutson
Alicia Richardson
George Staples
John Pitstick
Larry Koonce
Mike Curtis
Jenny Mabry
Clay Caruthers
Tom Shockley
Thomas Powell
Patrick Hillis
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Call to Order
Mayor
Councilman
Councilman
Councilwoman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Mayor Pro Tem
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
Managing Director Administrative/Fiscal Services
Assistant to City Manager
City Secretary
Assistant City Secretary
City Attorney
Director of Development
Finance Director
Public Works Director
Communications Director
Budget Manager
Police Chief
Director of Building Services
Human Resources Director
Mayor Trevino called the Pre-Council meeting to order at 5:46 p.m.
1. Discuss items from Reaular February 24. 2003 City Council Meetina
Agenda Item 6i - Councilman Turnage requested a brief explanation of CDSG and how
Susan Lee Street was selected as the CDBG project. City Manager Cunningham
briefly explained the CDBG program, criteria for the selection of streets, and the
administration of the program by Tarrant County.
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Agenda Item 6e, g, i-Councilman Lyle Welch requested that during the regular
meetings these items be explained so the citizens can understand what is being done.
Mayor Trevino advised the three items can be explained prior to the Council vote at the
time of the Consent Agenda.
2. IR 2003-016 Discuss Police Department Racial Profiling Annual Report
Councilman Tim Welch present at 5:53 p.m.
Chief Shockley advised that the passage of Senate Bill 1 074 prohibits racial profiling by
peace officers in Texas and requires agencies to adopt a policy on racial profiling and
provide training for officers. The policy on racial profiling must include a report to the
governing body. The annual report must contain information relating to traffic stops in
which a citation is issued and to arrests resulting from those traffic stops, including
information relating to a) the race or ethnicity of the individual detained and b) whether
a search was conducted and, if so, whether the person detained consented to the
search. The data presented in the report are only from traffic stops in which a citation is
issued, and the report is broken down by race or ethnicity for each of the activities
_ required by the statute. Chief Shockley presented a PowerPoint presentation of the
.. Police Department Racial Profiling Annual Report. There was no evidence in the
report of racial profiling by North Richland Hills Police Department.
3. IR 2003-015 Presentation on GovDeliverv Email Service
Ms. Jenny Mabry demonstrated to Council how the GovDelivery system works. The
service enables the City to notify citizens of updates to the City's web site through an
automatic notification email. Residents can sign up to receive certain web site pages
as they are updated.
Councilman Lyle Welch questioned the cost of the service to the City. Ms. Mabry
advised that the cost to set up the service and the use of the system was approximately
$13,000 annually. Ms. Mabry advised that it was a budgeted item, which came in under
budget.
4. IR 2003-017 Update on QuadCitiesDFW Marketing Plan
Mr. Norwood updated the Council on the Quad Cities DFW Foundation. The official
kick-off of the Foundation is Wednesday, March 5 at 4:30 p.m. at the Birdville Fine
Arts/Athletic Complex.
5. Executive Session
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Mayor Trevino announced at 6:09 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to Executive
Session for
1) Personnel matters authorized by Government Code §551. 074 to deliberate
appointment of alternate judges;
2) Deliberation regarding real property as authorized by Government Code §551.072
for a) land acquisition - Fire Station (North Davis); and b) land acquisition - park
land (North Davis); and
3) Consultation with City Attorney as authorized by Government Code §551.072 for
Davis v. NRH.
Adiournment
Mayor Trevino announced at 6:49 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to the regular
Council meeting.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
1.
CALL TO ORDER
e Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order February 24, 2003 at 7:01 p,m.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Oscar Trevino
Lyle E. Welch
Scott Turnage
JoAnn Johnson
David Whitson
Joe D. Tolbert
Timothy J. Welch
Mayor
Councilman
Councilman
Councilwoman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Absent:
Frank Metts, Jr.
Mayor Pro Tem
Staff:
Larry J. Cunningham
Steve Norwood
Greg Vick
Karen Bostic
Patricia Hutson
Alicia Richardson
George Staples
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
Assistant City Manager
Managing Director Administrative/Fiscal Services
City Secretary
Assistant City Secretary
Attorney
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2.
INVOCATION
Birdville High School student, Jake Early, gave the invocation.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Birdville High School student, Alyssa Stevens, led in the pledge of allegiance.
4.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Mr. Fred Werner, Director of Finance of City of Grapevine and Past President of
GFOAT, presented Mr. Larry Koonce with the Certificate of Achievement Award. Mr.
Koonce recognized and presented award to Accounting Manager Jackie Theriot.
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5.
REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
Councilman Tim Welch removed item 61 from the consent agenda.
6.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVED
A. MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 05, 2003
B. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 05, 2003
C. GN 2003-030 AUTHORIZING TEXSTAR INVESTMENT POOL - RESOLUTION
NO. 2003-023
D. GN 2003-026 RESCHEDULING MARCH 10, 2003 CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO
MARCH 13, 2003
E. PU 2003-009 AWARD BID FOR UTILITY MATERIALS TO ATLAS UTILITY
e SUPPLY IN THE AMOUNT OF $199,949 - RESOLUTION NO. 2003-018
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F. PU 2003-010 AWARD BID FOR TRAFFIC MATERIALS SUPPLY CONTRACT TO
VULCAN SIGNS AND CENTERLINE SUPPLY AND APPROVE RESOLUTION NO.
2003-019
G. PU 2003-011 AWARD BID FOR 2003 YEAR MODEL DUMP TRUCKS TO HAYES
TRUCK GROUP IN THE AMOUNT OF $161,656
H. PU 2003-012 AUTHORIZE INTERLOCAL PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH THE
CITY OF PLANO AND AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF ACCESSORY ITEMS FOR
SCOTT BREATHING APPARATUS - RESOLUTION NO. 2003-020
I. REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA.
At the request of Councilman Lyle Welch Consent Agenda items 6e and 6g were
explained for the benefit of the audience. Agenda item 6e is to award an annual bid to
supply utility materials for ~he Utility Division and Construction division of the Public
Works Department. Materials consisting of PVC pipe, gate valves, fire hydrants, meter
boxes, various pipefittings, etc. will be ordered on an as need basis. Agenda item 6g is
a bid award for three 2003-year model dump trucks to replace two trucks used by the
a Public Works Street Division and one truck used by Public Works Utility. The new
· trucks will replace trucks that are approximately 14 years old and have maintenance
related problems.
COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN LYLE E. WELCH TO APPROVE
THE REMAINING ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA.
Motion to approve carried 6-0.
61.
PW 2003-001 RECOMMEND AWARD OF BID FOR THE 27TH YEAR CDBG
PROJECT/SUSAN LEE LANE STREET IMPROVEMENTS TO MCCLENDON
CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $471,51'8.85
APPROVED
Councilman Tim Welch had item removed so he could thank staff for a good job well
done.
COUNCILMAN TIM WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE PW 2003-001. COUNCILMAN LYLE E. WELCH
SECONDED THE MOTION.
a Councilwoman Johnson asked Mr. Cunningham to explain the Community
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Mr. Cunningham explained the process and administration of the Community
Development Block Grant.
Motion to approve carried 6-0.
7.
GN 2003-027 REGIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT MUTUAL AID TASK FORCE
AGREEMENT - RESOLUTION NO. 2003-016
APPROVED
Chief Shockley advised council the existing agreement needed to be updated due to
modifications of Texas law. The purpose of the agreement is to allow agencies the
ability to obtain or deliver police services on discretionary basis when conditions
necessitate mutual aid. The agreement allows the police department the ability to
request assistance from any of the participating agencies when necessary. Staff
recommends approval of Resolution No. 2003-016.
COUNCILMAN LYLE E. WELCH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TOLBERT TO APPROVE
RESOLUTION No. 2003-016.
eMotion to approve moved 6-0.
8.
GN 2003-028 METRO NARCOTICS INTELLIGENCE AND COORDINATION UNIT
INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT - RESOLUTION NO. 2003-017
APPROVED
Chief Shockley advised council that the police department has participated in the task
force since 1998, and that the task force has proven to be a benefit to the police
department and to the City of North Richland Hills. The City provides one Sergeant to
the task force and the grant that funds the task force pays seventy-five (75) percent of
the sergeant's salary and benefits. Staff is requesting that council approve Resolution
No. 2003-017 approving the interagency agreement.
COUNCILMAN WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION No. 2003-017. COUNCILMAN LYLE
E. WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION.
Motion to approve moved 6-0.
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9.
GN 2003-029 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH TARRANT COUNTY PUBLIC
HEALTH SERVICES - RESOLUTION NO. 2003-022
APPROVED
Assistant Fire Chief Kirk Marcum advised council that Tarrant County Public Health
Department (TCPHD) received a grant to evaluate the needs of the emergency
preparedness on bio terrorism in Tarrant County. The fire department has been
approached by TCPHD for office space in our area. Mr. Marcum advised council that
the fire department has space available for two officials. TCPHD will provide their own
computers, cell phones and any other item needed for the operation. Their hours of
operation will be Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. If the City agrees
to partner with TCPHD, an inter-local agreement would be signed by both parties for a
period of 12 months for annual fee of $10.00, with a renewal option for an additional 12
months.
Councilman Lyle E. Welch asked how much time will be needed for the evaluation.
Mr. Marcum advised council it would be 12 to 24 months.
COUNCILMAN TIM WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2003-029. COUNCILMAN TURNAGE
e SECONDED THE MOTION.
Motion to approve moved 6-0.
10.
GN 2003-025 CONSIDER ORDINANCE REGULATING SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
AND SANITATION REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION SITES-
ORDINANCE NO. 2688
APPROVED
Managing Director Karen Bostic advised Ordinance No. 2688 allows the City to enforce
the requirements of the contract that the City has with Trinity Waste. The ordinance will
require residential contractors to use Trinity Waste for their trash disposal with front
load dumpsters or roll off containers. The ordinance will also require residential
contractors to use Trinity Waste for all portable restrooms and stipulates city-wide
charges for the solid waste service provided to the residential construction sites,
establishes delinquent penalties, allows City to enforce any illegal independent trash
haulers.
Councilman Whitson asked if there is a problem in the City with independent trash
haulers.
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Ms. Bostic informed council independent trash haulers are operating within the City.
Mr. Cunningham informed council that in the past staff has asked operators to
discontinue hauling within the City. On occasion operators ask what the City has in
effect that does not allow for independent contractors. Staff feels that the éontract with
Trinity Waste is sufficient, but the ordinance before council tonight will allow the City to
enforce compliance.
COUNCILMAN LYLE E. WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE No. 2688. COUNCILWOMAN
JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION.
Motion to approve moved 6-0.
11.
GN 2003-024 INVESTMENT POLICY AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES UPDATE -
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-024 .
APPROVED
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COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION No. 2003-024. COUNCILMAN
TIM WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION.
Motion to approve carried 6-0.
12.
GN 2003-032 PRESENTATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2002 AUDITED FINANCIAL
REPORT & APPROVAL
APPROVED
Mr. Koonce summarized item for council. Mr., Koonce presented Terry Kyle of Deloitte
and Touche who presented council with the audit opinion.
COUNCILMAN WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2003-032. COUNCILMAN TOLBERT
SECONDED THE M0T10N.
Motion to approve moved 6-0.
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13.
GN 2003-031 ADOPT THE COMPENSATION AND CLASSIFICATION
RECOMMENDATIONS FROM WATER CONSULTING GROUP-
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-021
APPROVED
Human Resources Director Patrick Hillis advised council that Ruth Ann Edwards, Senior
Consultant and Rollie Waters, President of Waters Consulting Group would present the
summary and recommendation. Mr. Hillis introduced Ruth Ann Edwards, Senior
Consultant and Rollie Waters, President of Waters Consulting Group.
Mr. Waters and Ms. Edwards presented council with a powerpoint presentation outlining
the study. The following are recommendations from the study:
New job descriptions for all full-time positions;
- A point factor job evaluation system that reflects the City's values, culture, and
management approach
- A comprehensive salary survey of City benchmark positions
e - New and revised salary structures which improve internal equity and external
competitiveness
- An implementation plan that takes into account the City's financial resources and
goals and objectives
2.83% market adjustment for all sworn public safety positions
Implementation salary adjustment for all non-sworn positions based on time in
position
Policies, procedures and guidelines to provide for outgoing administration and
maintenance
Training and software to support the new programs
In response to questions from Councilman Tolbert, Ms. Edwards and Mr. Waters
clarified the process for obtaining salary data, the establishment of mid-point ranges,
and explained "weighted average". Councilman Tolbert expressed concerns with the
inflexibility of key position salaries. Mr. Waters explained that the City has a narrow
conservative range for jobs in key positions; the City has decided to be conservative on
the top of the range and aggressive at the bottom to recruit skilled talent.
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COUNCILMAN TOLBERT MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION No. 2003-021 WITH AN EFFECTIVE
DATE FOR PUBLIC SAFETY (SWORN PERSONNEL) AS JANUARY 11,2003 AND EFFECTIVE DATE
OF MARCH 1, 2003 FOR ALL OTHER EMPLOYEES, BEING GENERAL GOVERNMENTAL AND
APPOINTEE PLAN EMPLOYEES.
Mr. Hillis advised council that staff was recommending that the effective date of the
adjustments to the pay plans and market adjustment for all employees be January 11,
2003, which is normally when the market adjustment is done each year. It is the first
full pay period of January each year.
Councilman Tolbert restated his motion that Public Safety be January 11,2003 and all
other employees be March 1,2003.
Councilman Whitson seconded the motion.
Councilman Tolbert commented that he would have preferred for council to have set
the budget for the salary adjustments after the study was completed and a
recommendation made to Council rather than budgeting an estimated amount prior to
the completion of the study. Councillman Tolbert expressed concerns with
implementing retroactive salary adjustments with current economic times, with the City's
sales tax being down significantly for December and January and the overall declining
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Councilwoman Johnson felt that it was the responsibility of staff to project figures for
needed projects and activities during budget time for the upcoming year.
Councilwoman Johnson advised that the salary plan implementation came in under the
amount budgeted. Councilwoman Johnson was concerned with distinguishing between
public safety and general employees. Councilwoman Johnson felt that based on the
results of the study, the salary increases should be implemented uniformly throughout
the City.
There was discussion by Council on the distinction of public safety and general
employees and implementing retroactive salary adjustments for all job classifications.
Councilman Tolbert clarified that based on the study he did not feel he was making a
distinction between the public safety and general employees and that he did not feel
that the retroactive raise for general employees would aid retention or attraction of
employees.
Councilman Lyle E. Welch asked Councilman Tolbert to reconsider his motion to
implement all salary plans as recommended by the study. Councilman Lyle E. Welch
advised that he was not in favor of the motion on the floor and did not want the
employees to think that he was against the study by voting against the motion.
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After further comments by Council, motion to approve carried 5-1; with Councilmen Lyle
E. Welch, Turnage, Whitson, Tolbert and Tim Welch voting for and Councilwoman
Johnson voting against.
14.
GN 2003-033 APPOINT MUNICIPAL COURT ALTERNATE JUDGES-
ORDINANCE NO. 2689
APPROVED
City Attorney George Staples advised council that several alternate judges have
succeeded to higher office. The Council needs to appoint more alternate judges. Mr.
Stewart Bass is still available and staff has given additional names to serve as alternate
judges.
COUNCILMAN TURNAGE MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE No. 2689 WITH THE ALTERNATE
JUDGES AS BEING STEWART BAss, GLYNIS MCGINTY AND YOLANDA BERNAL TO SERVE AS
SELECTED BY JUDGE OUJESKY. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON SECONDED MOTION.
eMotion to approve carried 6-0.
Mayor Trevino advised council that he was going back to item number 13, GN 2003-
031 that deals with the compensation and classification study. Mayor Trevino stated
that he was remiss in not letting City Manager Larry Cunningham comment on item
during discussion.
Mr. Cunningham wanted to clarify that there are some similarities between public safety
and the balance of the pay system. There are paramilitary structures in the public
safety pay system. Public safety employee raises are based on a merit system as are
the balance of the employees also based upon a merit system. The only difference
between the two pay systems is the recommendation to take the general services
employees (non-fire and police) off the step. Mr. Cunningham advised he will
implement the system as approved by council; but that he wanted to clarify to the public
that the employees are not on two different systems as both are merit based pay
systems.
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15.
ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON PRE-
COUNCIL AGENDA
None.
16.
A. CITIZENS PRESENTATION
None.
B. INFORMATION AND REPORTS
Councilman Whitson made the following announcements.
There has been a heightened awareness of Homeland Security as our President has
raised the threat condition to a level orange. Our City continues to be prepared for any
disaster situation including weather conditions, hazardous spills and any situation
pertaining to Homeland Security. We have provided links on our website for citizens to
access information pertaining to homeland security and the measures to take in
_preparing your family and home. Our website address is www.nrhtx.com and the link is
Homeland Defense and Family Disaster Plan. If you would like us to mail you
information, please call Sean Hughes at 817-427-6969.
Join us for a FREE Fishing Derby on Saturday, March 1st. The Derby will be held at
Green Valley Park. Children under age 12 will be eligible for prizes and there will be a
prize awarded every hour for the largest catch. For further information, call the
Recreation Center at 817-427-6600.
March 1
Critter Connection
North Hills Mall
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
817 -427 -6570
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m.
ATTEST:
Oscar Trevino - Mayor
Patricia Hutson - City Secretary
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CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
artment: City Secretary
Council Meeting Date: 3/13/03
Subject: Appointment of Judges and Alternate Judges for
the May 3, 2003 City Council Election
Agenda Number: GN 2003-041
At the time the City Council election was ordered on February 5, the judges and alternate
judges for the election had not yet been confirmed. At this time, Council needs to officially
appoint judges and alternate judges for the May 3, 2003 City Council election. The City
Secretary is recommending the City Council appoint the following election officials to serve
at the polling places on May 3:
Precinct One (City Hall Voting Location):
Presiding Judge
Alternate Presiding Judge/Clerk
Gerry Cozby
Bill Weihs
Precinct Two (Dan Echols Senior Center Voting Location):
Presiding Judge
Alternate Presiding Judge/Clerk
Barbara Horne
Etoy Horne
Precinct Three (Bursey Road Senior Center Voting Location):
Presiding Judge Karen Hilger
e Alternate Presiding Judge/Clerk Cherie Redenbaugh
Recommendation:
To appoint the above named judges and alternate judges for the May 3,2003 City Council
Election.
Source of Funds:
Bonds (GO/Rev.)
Operating Budget
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Department Head Signature
Finance Review
Account Number
Sufficient Funds Ävallal:>le
Finance Director
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CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
rAtrtment: Adminstration
Council Meeting Date: 3/13/03
Subject: Approval of I ron Horse Bevco Lease Agreement with the Agenda Number: GN 2003-035
City of North Richland Hills - Resolution No. 2003-026
Recently, the alcohol beverage permit holder for the Iron Horse Golf Course, Bevco, Inc.,
received communication from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC)
regarding the way it transfers proceeds to the City. As a result of those discussions,
EAGL, our golf course management company, recommends that the City execute a lease
agreement with Bevco that will allow the transfer of its funds to the City through the use of
a facility lease agreement. To consider the past years transactions allowable the lease
agreement is being post dated with an automatic renewal on an annual basis, subject to
thirty (30) days cancellation by either party.
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From an operationál standpoint this will not change any of the relationships that exist
between EAGL, Bevco, or the City of North Richland Hills.
Recommendation:
To approve Resolution No. 2003-026, authorizing the City Manager to sign lease
agreement with Iron Horse Beverage Club.
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Finance Review
Account Number
Sufficient Funds Ävallable
Finance Director
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RESOLUTION NO. 2003-026
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS,
TEXAS, that:
1.
The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the lease agreement with the
Iron Horse Beverage Club, a Texas non-profit corporation, as the act and deed of
the City.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 13th day of March 2003.
APPROVED
Oscar Trevino, Mayor
ATTEST:
Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
George Staples, City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Greg Vick, Assistant City Manager
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LEASE AGREEMENT
THIS LEASE AGREEMENT (this "Lease") is made and entered into as of the 1st
day of October, 2001, by and between The City of North Richland Hills, Texas (the
"Landlord"), and Iron Horse Beverage Club, a Texas non-profit corporation (the
"Tenant").
RECITALS
A.
The landlord is the fee owner of all that certain real property and improvements
located in Tarrant county, Texas, commonly known as Iron Horse Golf course,
herein (the "Golf Facility" or the "Premises"), and the golf Facility, which consists
of the complete facilities necessary for the operation of a golf course and a
clubhouse, which offer food and alcoholic beverages to the patrons of the Golf
Facility.
B.
The Tenant is the holder of a Private Club Permit and Beverage Cartage Permit
(collectively, the "liquor Permits" issued in connection with the Premises and the
service of alcoholic beverages thereon by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage
Commission (the "TABC") pursuant to the Texas Alcoholic Liquor Code, as
amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder by the TABC
from time to time (collectively, the "Liquor Laws").
The Landlord desires to lease the entire Premises and all improvements,
furniture, fixtures and equipment located on the Premises on a non-exclusive
basis to the Tenant. The Tenant desires to take the entire Premises on a non-
exclusive basis for the purpose of providing alcoholic beverage service thereon.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing, the obligation of
the Tenant to pay rent as herein provided, the mutual promises and covenants
contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy
of which are hereby acknowledged, the Landlord and the Tenant hereby agree as
follows:
1. Lease. The Landlord does hereby lease to the Tenant on a non-exclusive basis,
and the Tenant does hereby take on a non-exclusive basis, subject to the terms,
covenants, conditions and other provisions of the Lease, the quiet and peaceful
possession of Premises and all rights and privileges appertaining thereto, together with
the furniture, fixtures, equipment and leasehold improvements located thereon for the
purpose of providing alcoholic beverage service in and on the Premises and none other.
This Lease is on a non-exclusive basis, granting to the Tenant, its agents, servants,
employees or invitees any and all uses of the Premises, reasonable, necessary or
desirable in the preparation and service of alcoholic beverages only, but reserving to the
__andlord an equivalent right of use for any and all other purposes whatsoever.
~. Term. The term of this lease shall be for one year, commencing on October 1,
_001, and shall be automatically renewed thereafter for successive thirty-day terms.
After the initial term, this lease shall terminate and expire thirty days after written notice
of termination is delivered or mailed by either party to the other. Tenant hereby
covenants that it will vacate the premises upon termination of the lease and will not,
without the prior written consent of the landlord, hold over.
2. Rental. The Tenant hereby agrees to pay to the Landlord as rent for the use of
the Premises the sum of Two Thousand Five Hundred ($2,500.00) per month (the
"Base Rent"), payable monthly.
3. Concurrent Use. It is understood and agreed by and among the Landlord and
the Tenant that this Lease contemplates common and concurrent use of the Premises
as well as the furniture, fixtures, equipment and leasehold improvements located
thereon, by the parties hereto. To that extent, except as otherwise herein provided, the
Tenant agrees that it shall not do or perform any act or fail to do or perform any act
which alone, or with notice, would cause or constitute a breach of any of the terms,
covenants or conditions of any lien now or hereafter encumbering all or any portion of
the Premises.
4. Assianment. The Tenant shall not assign, or in any manner transfer this Lease
aor any estate or interest therein, or sublet the Premises or any part thereof, or grant any
_icense, concession or other right of occupancy of any portion of the premises without
the prior written consent of the Landlord which consent may be withheld with or without
cause,
5. Permits. The Tenant shall procure and hold at its sole expense, the Liquor
Permits. The Tenant shall at all times conduct its activities in compliance with the terms
. and provisions of this Lease, the Liquor Permits, the Liquor Laws and all other
applicable laws, rules and regulations. The Tenant shall furnish such services as
necessary or appropriate for the operation of the Premises as a first-class facility in
North Richland Hills, Texas in accordance with the Liquor Permits, the Liquor Laws and
all other applicable laws, rules and regulations for such operations.
6. Furniture and Fixtures. Provisions herein to the contrary notwithstanding, the
furniture, fixtures, equipment and leasehold improvements located on the Premises
shall at all times be and remain the property of the Landlord, and the Tenant does not
by the execution of this Lease have any rights to any part thereof. In that respect, any
and all sums due or to become due to the Landlord from any source as a result of
damage by casualty or a taking of all or any portion of the furniture, fixtures, equipment
or leasehold improvements located in or on the Premises shall at all times remain the
property of the Landlord and the Tenant shall have no interest therein whatsoever.
e7. Default. The Landlord shall have the right at its election to terminate this Lease
if: (I) the Tenant shall fail to make payment of any installment of rent or any other sum
~erein specified to be paid by the Tenant and such failure be not cured within ten (10)
_ays after notice thereof is given by the Landlord; or (ii) the Tenant shall fail to remedy
any other default hereunder within thirty (30) days after notice thereof is given by the
Landlord; or (iii) the Tenant shall file a petition in bankruptcy or for reorganization or
shall be adjudicated a bankrupt or insolvent or shall make an assignment for the benefit
of its creditors, or shall admit in writing its inability to pay its debts generally as they
become due; or (iv) a receiver, trustee, or liquidator of the Tenant shall be appointed in
any proceeding brought by or against the Tenant which trustee or liquidator shall not be
discharged within sixty (60) days after appointment; or (v) the Tenant shall fail to
maintain the valid Liquor Permits; or (vi) the Tenant shall breach the terms, covenants
or conditions of any loan documents with a Lender; or (vii) the Tenant shall abandon or
vacate any portion of the premises for more than three (3) consecutive days; or (viii) the
Tenant shall cause a' breach of any of the terms, covenants, or conditions of the SI D
Agreement.
8. Notices. Any notice required to be given hereunder may be served personally, or
by depositing the same addressed to the address set forth herein below, postage
prepaid, in the United States mails. Any notice required to be given hereunder shall be
deemed to have been given when personally delivered or, if mailed, three (3) days after
deposit in the United States mails, first class, properly addressed and with the postage
prepaid, at the following addresses:
LANDLORD:
The City of North Richland Hills, Texas
7301 an. E. Loop 820
North Richland Hills, Texas 76180
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Attention: City Manager
TENANT:
Iron Horse Beverage Club
8650 Freeport Parkway, Suite 200
Irving, Texas 75063
Attention: Lynn Marie Mallery
9. Governing Law. The laws of the State of Texas shall govern the interpretation,
validity, performance and enforcement of this Lease.
10. Entire Aareement. Lease contains the entire agreement between the parties
hereto.
11. Successors and Assigns. This Lease shall be binding upon the parties hereto,
their respective successors and assigns.
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_12. Captions. Captions in this Lease are for convenience only and are not a part of
.his Lease and do not in any way limit or amplify the terms and provisions of this Lease.
13. Amendment. This Lease may be amended solely by an instrument in writing
executed by the Landlord and the Tenant.
14. Severabilitv. If any provision of this Lease is held to be illegal, invalid or
unenforceable under present or future laws effective during the term of this Lease, such
provision shall be fully severable; this Lease shall be construed and enforced as if such
illegal, invalid or unenforceable provision had never comprised a part hereof; and the
remaining provisions of this Lease shall remain in full force and effect and shall not be
affected by the illegal, invalid or unenforceable provision or by its severance from this
Lease. Furthermore, in lieu of each such illegal, invalid or unenforceable provision,
there shall be added automatically, as a part of this Lease, a provision as similar in
terms to such illegal, invalid or unenforceable provisions as may be possible and be
legal, valid and enforceable.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Lease on the
_day of ,2003, to be effective as of the date first above written.
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Landlord:
The City of North Richland Hills, Texas
By:
City Manager
Tenant:
Iron Horse Beverage Club, a Texas Non-profit Corporation
By:
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CITY OF
NORTH RICH LAND HILLS
Department: PlanninQ & Inspections Department
Council Meeting Date: 3/13/03
Subject: Consideration of a Request From John Dickerson. Agenda Number: PS 2002-28
Representing JFD Land Inc., for The Approval of The Final Plat of Fountain Ridge Addition
Located In The 6000 Block of Davis Boulevard (46.5 acres).
Case Summary:
The development proposes a 175-lot residential subdivision based on the concepts of the
Town Center Ordinance. The development will be regulated by an adopted set of rules that
control the character, design, building materials, landscaping. . .etc. Lots in this development
will range from 4,400 square feet to 17,787 square feet (7,919 square feet average). The
development will have several common open spaces, fountains, walking trails, masonry
screening wall and entryway feature along Davis Boulevard.
Current Zoning:
The site was rezoned from "1-1" Light Industrial District to ''TC'' Town Center in January of 2002
(ref. PZ 2002-01).
Comprehensive Plan:
The Comprehensive Plan indicates Town Center uses for the site. The proposed use is
consistent with the Plan.
Staff Review:
The Development Review Committee has reviewed the plat and has determined that it
complies with both the Zoning and Subdivision ordinances. Attached is a memo from the
Public Works Department stating that all of staff concerns have been addressed.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning and Zoning Commission at their meeting on February 20, 2003 recommended
approval of PS 2002-28 the Final Plat of Fountain Ridge Addition with the following stipulation
by a vote of 7-0.
1) Revise Barton Springs Court and Bosque River Court to read Barton Springs Drive
and Bosque River Drive.
The applicant has revised the plat according to this recommendation.
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RECOMMENDATION:
To approve PS 2002-28, the Final Plat of Fountain Ridge Addition.
Review Schedule:
Application: 5/20/02 Final Hearing: 3/13/03 Total Review Time: N/A*
* Applicant was delayed in submitting the Final Plat due to the requirement of obtaining an off-site easement from an
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CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM JOHN DICKERSON REPRESENTING
JFD LAND, INC. FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT OF FOUNTAIN RIDGE
ADDITION LOCATED IN THE 6000 BLOCK OF DAVIS BOULEVARD (46.5 ACRES).
APPROVED
Zoning Administrator, Dave Green summarized the case. This plat came before P&Z as
a preliminary plat and zoning change about a year ago. This is a site that most people
are familiar with as they travel north on Davis Boulevard. This area has gone through
extensive grading over the past year or so. It sits approximately across from the NRH
Post Office. This is a 175-lot residential subdivision. It was developed under the
concept of the Town Center zoning, since it is adjacent to the Town Center
development along the north and east boundary. Town Center was developed as its
own unique subdivision with special rules and regulations. Fountain Ridge also has its
own special designs and regulations. This final plat has met all criteria and there are no
further comments from staff. Staff recommends approval of the plat. Mr. Green stated
that the applicant, Mr. Dickerson, would like to give a short presentation to the
Commission members regarding the concept and character of this development.
Chairman Bowen asked the commission members if they would like to hear from Mr.
Dickerson. Mr. Lewis responded yes and explained that he is concerned that the lots
are too small and that dense parking might occur in the streets. He asked if there are
plans to have a homeowners association and if parking would be restricted to the
alleyway.
John Dickerson, 8333 Douglas, Dallas, Texas, came forward and stated that Fountain
Ridge is a subset of Town Center. He stated it was their desire to achieve zoning
based on Town Center criteria and to use Town Center guidelines to create their own
design manual. He stated that they have two builders for the 175 lots, with two zones _
a general zone and an edge zone. There will be a series of lakes, which originally was
a stream, which buffers this development from the La Casita Mobile Home Park (7800
Mockingbird Lane). He stated that they will allow three styles of homes: 1) a traditional
style home, which will include Texas Craftsman style homes and Colonial style homes;
2) a regional home, which will look similar to a Texas Hill Country style home
incorporating a lot of stone; and 3) an Old World style home, which includes the English
Tutor and The French Rural Style. Primary building materials will be brick and stone.
Mr. Dickerson explained that upon entering the community off Davis Boulevard, there
will be a 36-ft. wide boulevard with a fountain at the first intersection and a fountain at
the section intersection, hence the name Fountain Ridge. A vehicle entering the
community will come down a long boulevard, creating the arrived sense, passing three
fountains as they advance into the neighborhood. Mr. Dickerson showed examples of
the two lakes and where the lake transitions back into a drainage facility and then
moves on south through the La Casita Mobile Home Park, which is behind the
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community. He stated that they planned a hike and bike trail or jogging trail back
between the lake and the La Casita Community.
Mr. Dickerson stated that the paving section on the entry boulevard is 18 ft. face to face.
No houses face the main boulevard. A standard street will be 27 ft. face to face of curb
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which is much like an area as in SMU in Dallas or TCU in Fort Worth. The goal is to
slow down traffic, but not impede traffic. Mr. Dickerson stated that these are all
elements that are guidelines from Home Town, which they incorporated into the
community at Fountain Ridge. He explained that Terry Cunningham of Terry
Cunningham Architect's offices in Bedford helped design this plan. Mr. Dickerson
showed examples of the turn in and boulevard entry, the screening fence, the stone
base, and the arc. He stated that the arc shows a strong presence and drive up appeal.
He stated that there will be planters in the center median. They will plant red oaks for
the right-of-way on Davis Boulevard and have live oaks for the evergreen field on both
sides. He stated that there will be a tree lined boulevard leading down to the fountains
and into the home sites.
Mr. Lewis asked if there is going to be a Homeowner's Association. Will they be
controlling some of the street parking?
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Mr. Dickerson answered yes. In the 40 and 50-foot wide lot sections, those are all rear
entry homes. There will be a Homeowner's Association with police powers since these
are not private streets. Mr. Dickerson explained that he wrote the guidelines and
restrictions and they are very strict. He stated that the subdivision will also be under city
enforcement. He stated that in private street communities many cities have a hard time
enforcing city codes on those city streets. He stated that this subdivision is under the
guidelines and control of the police powers of the City of North Richland Hills.
Mr. Davis stated that he hadn't seen the preliminary plat. He asked for an explanation
of Lot 17, which is shown as a common area.
Mr. Dickerson explained that Lot 17 is designated to be a passive park with park
benches. He stated that there is a passageway, so that somebody could get through to
the other area walk on the sidewalk and go down to the lake area. He stated that they
wanted to try to tie the common areas together.
Mr. Davis commented that on the plat a street is called Barton Springs Court, but it is
not a court. He asked if that could be changed to Barton Springs Drive. Mr. Dickerson
responded that it could be changed.
Chairman Bowen added that Bosque River Court is not a court either. Mr. Dickerson
agreed to make corrections.
Ms. Cole asked if Drees would be doing the entire general area and if Goodman would
be doing all the edge or is it going to be a mixture?
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Mr. Dickerson answered that Drees would be doing the 65, 70, 75-foot Jots, which are in
the edge area. In the general area will be Goodman Homes, in the 40 and 50-foot lots.
All the Goodman Homes will be rear entry. Drees 65-foot lots will be rear entry. He
stated that they eliminated any "J" (side entry) drives. He stated that it was important to
the City and to the Commission and the Council that there be no "J" drives. He
indicated that they have a rear detached garage and that they may have the side swing
garage, but it only fits on a 75-foot wide lot.
There were no other comments or questions and the Chairman called for a motion.
Richard Davis, seconded by John Lewis, motioned to approve PS 2002-28 subject
to the engineer's comments and subject to two street name changes. The motion
carried unanimously (7-0).
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MEMO TO: Donna Jackson, NRH Planner
FROM:
Andrea Jobe, EIT, Engineer Associate
RE:
FOUNTIAN RIDGE ADDITION
Public Works has reviewed the Final Plat submitted to this office. All of Public Work's
requirements have been met and we recommend its placement on the next Planning &
Zoning meeting agenda.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me at 817-427-6400.
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Department: Planning & Inspections Department
Council Meeting Date: 3/13/03
Subject: Consideration of a Request from Harold Hewett for the Agenda Number: PS 2002-49
Approval of the Final Plat of Lots 1 R-1 & 1 R-2 Block 34 Holiday North Addition (.45 acres).
Case Summary:
The purpose of this replat is to subdivide the existing residential lot into two lots for the
purpose of constructing two residential structures. In situations (such as this request) where a
replat of an existing residential subdivision results in an increase in the number of lots from the
original plat, state law requires that a public hearing be held prior to the approval of the replat.
Section 275.C of the Subdivision Regulations require this public hearing to be held by the
Planning and Zoning Commission after proper notice. This request was properly noticed and a
public hearing was held by the Commission on 2/20/03.
Current Zoning:
The site is currently zoned "R-2" Residential. Both proposed lots meet all the lot and area
requirements of the district.
Comprehensive Plan:
The Comprehensive Plan indicates low density residential uses for the site. The proposed use
is consistent with the Plan.
Staff Review:
The Development Review Committee has reviewed the plat and has determined that it
complies with both the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances. Attached is a memo from the
Public Works Department stating that all of staff concerns have been addressed.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning and Zoning Commission at their meeting on February 20, 2003 recommended
approval of PS 2002-49 the Final Plat of Lots 1 R-1 & 1 R-2, Block 34 Holiday North Addition by
a vote of 7-0.
RECOMMENDATION:
To approve PS 2002-49, the Final Plat of Lots 1R-1 & 1R-2, Block 34 Holiday North
Addition.
Review Schedule:
Application: 12/9/02
Final Hearing: 3/13/03
Total Review Time: 13 weeks, 3 days
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PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST FROM HAROLD HEWITT FOR THE
APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 1 R-1 & 1 R-2, BLOCK 34 HOLIDAY
NORTH ADDITION, SECTION 7 LOCATED AT 7504 CIRCLE DRIVE (.45 ACRES).
APPROVED
Zoning Administrator Dave Green summarized the case. This is a single R-2 zoned lot
at the corner of Circle Drive and Wynwood Drive. The applicant wishes to replat the lot,
dividing it into two lots. Under state law, a public hearing is required. Both of the lots
that are being created meet all the minimum lot and area requirements of the R-2
district. The staff cover letter in your packet stated that there were some additional
items needed, but an updated letter from the Public Works Department indicates that all
items have been addressed. Staff recommends approval.
Chairman Bowen opened the public hearing. There was no one wishing to speak and
the Chairman closed the public hearing.
Chairman Bowen called for comments from the Commission members.
Ms. Cole commented that in looking at lot 1 R-1 there are 25-foot building sidelines and
a 7.5 utility easement. She asked how much room that leaves to build on?
Mr. Green responded that it does narrow the lot for actual buildable space, so the
applicant may have to decide to build a narrower two-story structure.
Mr. Davis commented that it still leaves 51 feet, which is pretty wide.
There were no other comments and the Chairman called for a motion.
Ted Nehring, seconded by John Lewis motioned to approve PS 2002-49. The
motion carried unanimously (7-0).
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February 13, 2003
MEMO TO: Donna Jackson, Planner
FROM: Jon Lovell, E.I.T., Engineer Associate
SUBJECT: HOLIDAY NORTH SECTION 7
Block 34, Lots 1 R-1 and 1 R-2
Final Plat, PS2002-49
Public Works has reviewed the final plat submitted to this office on February 12,2003.
All previously noted issues have been addressed and the plat meets the requirements
of the Public Works Department.
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Department: Planning & Inspections Department
Council Meeting Date: 3/13/03
Subject: Consideration of a Request from Ernest Hedgcoth Agenda Number: PS 2003-05
Engineers on Behalf of Center Point Church for the Final Plat of Lot 1, Block 1 Center Point
Church Addition located in the 7800 Block of Mid-Cities Boulevard (8.49 acres).
Case Summary:
The purpose of this plat is to prepare this site for development as the Center Point Church. A
preliminary plat (ref. PS 2002-42) of this site was approved by the Commission in December of
last year. A site plan for the church (ref. PZ 2002-30) was approved in January of this year.
Subsequent to the approval of the church's site plan, a TIA was submitted for review by staff.
The results of the TIA will require that the church revise the approved site plan due to issues
relating to conflict of traffic movement. The Church is aware of this change and will be
submitting a revised site plan at a later date.
Current Zoning:
The site is currently zoned "C-1 Commercial.
Comprehensive Plan:
The Comprehensive Plan indicates retail uses for the site. The proposed use is consistent with
the Plan in the sense that churches are accepted as a part of the fabric of a community and
are considered appropriate uses in most areas.
Staff Review:
The Development Review Committee has reviewed the plat and has determined that it
complies with both the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances. Attached is a memo from the
Public Works Department stating that all of staff concerns have been addressed.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning and Zoning Commission at their meeting on February 20, 2003 recommended
approval of PS 2003-05 the Final Plat of Lot 1, Block 1 Center Point Church Addition with the
following stipulation by a vote of 7-0.
1) Verify that all bearing and directional information is correct as shown on the plat
drawing and contained in the metes and bounds description of the site.
The applicant has provided the information requested by staff. Staff is satisfied with the
correctness of the information.
Finance Review
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RECOMMENDATION:
To approve PS 2003-05 Final Plat of Lot 1, Block 1 Center Point Church Addition.
Review Schedule:
Application: 1/13/03
Final Hearing: 3/13/03
Total Review Time: 8 weeks, 3 days
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CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM ERNEST HEDGCOTH CONSULTING
ENGINEERS ON BEHALF OF CENTER POINT CHURCH FOR THE APPROVAL OF
THE FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1 CENTER POINT CHURCH ADDITION
LOCATED IN THE 7800 BLOCK OF MID-CITIES BOULEVARD (8.49 ACRES).
APPROVED
Zoning Administrator Dave Green summarized the case. Mid Cites Boulevard forms the
northern boundary of this property. Smithfield Rd. forms the eastern boundary. Abbott
Avenue forms the western boundary. Within the last couple of months, the preliminary
plat and site plan for this church were approved. This is now the final plat for the site.
There is a minor comment from the Public Works Department concerning the survey of
the site. Staff recommends approval subject to that one comment from the Public
Works Department.
There were no questions or comments and the Chairman called for a motion.
Ted Nehring, seconded by James Laubacher, motioned to approve PS 2003-05
subject to Public Works comments. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
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MEMO TO: Donna Jackson, Planner
FROM: Jon Lovell, EI.1., Engineer Associate
SUBJECT: CENTER POINT ADDITION, BLOCK 1, LOT 1
Final Plat, PS2003-05
The following comments remain outstanding on this final plat.
1. SURVEY CLOSURE Verify that all bearing and direction information is correct as
shown on the plat drawing and as shown in the metes and bounds description.
Verify that the survey closes.
The plat will need to be revised and resubmitted by March 4, 2003 to be placed on the
March 10, 2003 City Council agenda.
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Department: Planning & Inspections Department
Council Meeting Date: 3/13/03
Subject: Consideration of a Request from Greater NRH Partners. L TD Agenda Number: PS 2003-06
for the Approval of the Amended Plat of Lots 19R, 20R, 22R, 23R, & 24R, Block 1 Northridge
Meadows Addition located in the 7000 block of Ridge Crest Drive.
Case Summary:
A final plat (ref. Northridge Meadows PS 2002-11) was approved for this development in April
of last year. After the plat was filed and during utility construction a mistake was discovered in
the location of a 20' drainage easement effecting the above lots. The purpose of this amended
plat is to indicate the proper location of the easement. All other aspects of the plat, including
lot sizes, remain unchanged.
Current Zoning:
The site is currently zoned "R-2" Residential.
Comprehensive Plan:
The Comprehensive Plan indicates low density residential uses for the site. The proposed use
is consistent with the Plan.
Staff Review:
The Development Review Committee has reviewed the plat and has determined that it
complies with both the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances. Attached is a memo from the
Public Works Department stating that all of staff concerns have been addressed.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning and Zoning Commission at their meeting on February 20, 2003 recommended
approval of PS 2003-06 the Amended Plat of Lots 19R, 20R, 22R, 23R, & 24 R, Block 1 North
ridge Meadows Addition by a vote of 7-0.
RECOMMENDATION:
To approve PS 2003-06 Amended Plat of Lots 19R, 20R, 22R, 23R, & 24 R, Block 1 North-
ridge Meadows Addition.
Review Schedule:
Application: 1/13/03
Final Hearing: 3/13/03
Total Review Time: 8 weeks, 3 days
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THE APPROVAL OF AN AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 19R, 20R, 22R, 23R, & 24R,
BLOCK 1 OF THE NORTHRIDGE MEADOWS ADDITION LOCATED IN THE 7000
BLOCK OF RIDGE CREST DRIVE.
APPROVED
Zoning Administrator Dave Green summarized the case. This site is located north of
Hightower Road, parallel to Holiday Lane, which forms the eastern boundary to the site.
This subdivision went through preliminary and final approval of the site and the plat was
filed in the courthouse. Certain streets were put in and there is a screening wall along
the Holiday Lane side of this plat. As utilities were being placed in this site, it was
noticed that there is a drainage easement that is tied into a storm water sewer inlet. On
the original plat that was filed at the courthouse, this easement is located in an
inaccurate manner. This amendment shows the correct location involving Lots 19R,
20R, 22R, 23R and 24R of Block 1. Public Works comments have been addressed.
Staff recommends approval of this amended plat.
There were no comments or questions and the Chairman called for a motion.
Richard Davis, seconded by Bill Schopper, motioned to approve PS 2003-06. The
motion carried unanimously (7-0).
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MEMO TO: Donna Jackson, NRH Planner
FROM:
Andrea Jobe, EIT, Engineer Associate
RE:
AMENDED PLAT of
NORTHRIDGE MEADOWS ADDTION;
LOTS 19R, 20R, 22R, 23R & 24R; BLOCK 1
Public Works has reviewed the Amended Plat submitted to this office on January 16,
2003. All of Public Work's requirements have been met and we recommend its
placement on the next Planning & Zoning meeting agenda.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me at 817-427-6400,
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Cc: Lance Barton, PE, Assistant Public Works Director
Dave Green, Zoning Coordinator
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Department: Planning & Inspections Department
Council Meeting Date: 3/13/03
Subject: Consideration of a Request from Larry and Linda Kieldgaard Agenda Number: PS 2003-08
for the Approval of the Final Plat of Lots 1 and 2, Block 1 Double K Ranch Addition Located in
the 7300 Block of Bursey Road (5.2 acres).
Case Summary:
A preliminary plat for this site (ref. PS 2002-36 Kjeldgaard Adddition) was approved by the
Planning and Zoning Commission in August of last year. A single family residence is located
on the site near the Bursey Road frontage (Lot 1). The site also contains several out-buildings
used for the keeping of horses. The applicants are proposing to sell Lot 1 and construct a new
single family residence on Lot 2 in the vicinity of where Londonderry Drive terminates.
Current Zoning:
The site was rezoned from "AG" Agricultural to "R-1-S" Special Single Family Residential (Lot
2) and "R-1" Residential (Lot 1) in January (ref. PZ 2002-38).
Comprehensive Plan:
The Comprehensive Plan indicates low density residential uses for the site. The proposed use
is consistent with the Plan.
Staff Review:
The Development Review Committee has reviewed the plat and has determined that it
complies with both the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances. Attached is a memo from the
Public Works Department stating that all of staff concerns have been addressed.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning and Zoning Commission at their meeting on February 20, 2003 recommended
approval of PS 2003-08 the Final Plat of Lot 1 and 2, Block 1 Double K Ranch Addition by a
vote of 7-0.
RECOMMENDATION:
To approve PS 2003-08 Final Plat of Lots 1 and 2, Block 1 Double K Ranch Addition.
Review Schedule:
Application: 1/13/03
Final Hearing: 3/13/03
Total Review Time: 8 weeks, 3 days
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CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM LARRY AND LINDA KJELDGAARD FOR
THE APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 1 & 2, BLOCK 1 DOUBLE K
RANCH ADDITION LOCATED IN THE 7300 BLOCK OF BURSEY ROAD
(5.2 ACRES).
APPROVED
Zoning Administrator Dave Green summarized the case. This is a narrow lot, which
fronts on Bursey Road. It is a long lot that travels to the south. There is an adjacent
residential subdivision to the east of this site. Londonderry dead-ends at the site. The
preliminary plat was approved in August 2002. A rezoning request was also recently
approved. Originally the entire tract was zoned AG (Agricultural) even though there was
a residential structure located on what is the proposed Lot 1. Lot 1 was rezoned to R-1.
The balance of the site, which is Lot 2, is zoned R-1-S. Mr. and Mrs. Kjeldgarrd have
intentions of building a house on that lot. The tract has a number of out buildings and
horses. They want to retain the horses and have the ability to build a house. That is
allowed in R-1-S. This is the Final Plat of the two lots. Public Works Department
comments state that all requirements have been met. Staff recommends approval.
Mr. Schopper asked if Londonderry is a permanent easement for turnaround.
Mr. Green responded that the site has been designed with the approval of the Fire
Department. The Fire Department had concerns about being able to get their
equipment to the site. Mr. Green indicated he didn't know if there would be a
hammerhead or circular drive. He wondered if temporary needed to be removed.
Mr. Davis stated that he didn't believe it meant temporary easement, but rather that it is
a temporary turnaround. The easement is permanent. He suggested that it be called a
30-ft. emergency turnaround easement.
Mr. Schopper suggested replacing the word "temporary" with "emergency."
Mr. Green suggested that the Commission stipulate it as such.
Bill Schopper, seconded by James Laubacher, motioned to approve PS 2003-08
with the stipulation that "temporary" easement be replaced with "emergency"
easement. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
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MEMO TO: Donna Jackson, NRH Planner
FROM:
Andrea Jobe, EIT, Engineer Associate
RE:
DOUBLE K RANCH ADDITION; LOTS 1 & 2, BLOCK 1
Public Works has reviewed the Plans submitted to this office on January 16, 2003. All
of Public Work's requirements have been met and we recommend its placement on the
next Planning & Zoning meeting agenda.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me at 817-427-6400.
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Dave Green, Zoning Coordinator
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Department: Finance / Police Department
Council Meeting Date: 3.......13.......2003
Subject: Authorize Contract Extension for Police Department Agenda Number: PU 2003-013
Uniforms with Direct Action Uniforms - Resolution No. 2003-028
In the 2002/2003 approved budget, Council appropriated funds for the purchase of
uniforms for the Police Department. Formal bids were solicited for an annual contract to
supply uniforms and at the 3/26/2001 meeting, Council awarded the contract to Direct
Action Uniforms (PU 2001-022) and authorized a one-year contract extension at the March
25, 2002 meeting (PU 2002-007).
Bids were solicited for estimated quantities of trousers, long/short sleeve shirts and caps.
Uniforms are ordered as needed for new officers or when replacement is required. The
specifications require delivery of uniform orders within 10 days from date of order. Direct
Action is responsible for obtaining the correct measurements of each officer in order to
provide proper uniform fit.
Direct Action Uniform has offered to extend the contract an additional year at the 2001
contract prices. They have provided good service, quality uniforms and made deliveries
within the requested time. The specifications and contract contain a condition that the
contract can be extended for two additional one year terms providing the company has
provided good service and met all the requirements of the contract. This is the last
extension for this contract and bids will be solicited next year.
Recommendation: To authorize the contract extension for Police Department uniforms to
Direct Action Uniforms and approve Resolution No. 2003-028 authorizing the City Manager
to execute the contract.
Source of Funds:
Bonds (GO/Rev.)
Operating Budget
Other
Finance Review
Account Number Various
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, that:
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The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the contract extension for the annual
contract to supply Police Department uniforms with Direct Action Uniforms, as the act and
deed of the City.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 13th day of March,2003.
APPROVED:
Oscar Trevino
Mayor
ATTEST:
Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Attorney for the City
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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Department: Finance
Council Meeting Date: 3/13/2003
Subject: Authorize Contract Extension for Uniform Cleaning Agenda Number: PU 2003-014
Services to Dry Clean Super Center Cleaners- Resolution No. 2003-029
In the 2002/2003 approved budget, Council appropriated funds for uniform cleaning,
alteration and repair services for various departments. Last year formal bids were solicited
and the contract was awarded to Dry Clean Super Center Cleaners. An analysis was
performed and it was determined they provided the most cost-effective bid for the City.
Dry Clean Super Center Cleaners has offered to extend the contract an additional year at
the 2002 bid prices. The specifications and contract contain a condition that the contract
can be extended for two additional one year terms providing the company has provided
good service and met all the requirements of the contract.
Dry Clean Super Center has provided excellent service this past year. They provide quick
service when leaving or picking up cleaning, drive-through service, and "in by 9 out by 5"
same day cleaning. All these services are very beneficial and important for departments
that utilize the contract, particularly the Police Department.
Recommendation: To authorize the one-year contract extension for uniform cleaning,
alteration and repair services to Dry Clean Super Center Cleaners and pass Resolution
No. 2003-029 authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract.
Finance Review
Source of Funds:
Bonds (GO/Rev.)
Operating Budget
Other
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RESOLUTION NO. 2003-29
. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, that:
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The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the contract extension for the annual
uniform cleaning contract with Dry Clean Super Center Cleaners, as the act and deed of the
City.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 13th day of March,2003.
APPROVED:
Oscar Trevino
Mayor
ATTEST:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Attorney for the City
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Larry K nce, Director of Finance
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Department: Information Services
Council Meeting Date: 3/13/03
Subject: Award Contract For Network Communications Hardware
Replacement To Cross Telecom / Avaya
- Resolution No. 2003-032
Agenda Number: PU 2003-015
The 2002/2003 CIP Budget includes $428,000 for the replacement of the City's network
communications hardware using funds from the Information Services reserves. The existing
network is comprised of Nortel equipment that has been in an "end of life" cycle for two years,
which means that the equipment is no longer manufactured. The goals of the network
replacement were to increase bandwidth to each desktop, server and across the network
backbone to improve the efficiency of network traffic. An additional requirement of this project
is to allow for future integration of IP Telephony, which is the ability to provide telephone
service to City facilities via the City's data network.
In cooperation with the Finance Department, the Information Services Department developed
an RFP to request replacement of all network communications equipment. A key component
of the RFP was to insure that all equipment be purchased, installed and fully operational by
April 30, 2003. The RFP was advertised and 15 potential vendors attended the preliminary
vendor conference. Proposals were received from 5 vendors. These vendors were
Capco/Avaya, Cross Telecom/Avaya, Presidio Corporation/Cisco, PT Plus/Cisco, and
Siemens/Extreme. The proposals were evaluated by a committee comprised of members
from the City Manager's Office, Finance and Information Services. The proposals from Capco
and PT Plus were incomplete as the Capco proposal did not include redundancy at the
network core, and the PT Plus proposal did not include network management software. Both
of these items were required in the proposal. Further negotiation sessions were conducted
with Cross Telecom/Avaya, Presidio Corporation/Cisco and Siemens/Extreme. Best and final
offers were received from these vendors as follows:
· Presidio/Cisco
· Siemens/Extreme
· Cross Telecom/Avaya
$390,476
$330,647
$304,654
The evaluation committee is recommending that the bid be awarded to Cross Telecom/Avaya.
Not only is Cross Telecom/Avaya proposing the lowest price for the replacement equipment,
the company also offers the following benefits over the other two finalists:
Source of Funds:
Bonds (GO/Rev.)
Operating Budget
Other
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e. Future scalability of the network
· Network management software that meets the City's needs
· Excellent references
· Existing relationship with the City's telephone system vendor, which will make using IP
Telephony options easier in the future
In addition, City staff has previous experience with the Cross Telecom/Avaya Account
Manager and the Network Engineer for this project. Based on this previous experience, we
feel confident about this company's ability to meet the project expectations and serve the
City well.
Recommendation
Award the contract for the Network Communications Hardware Replacement to Cross
Telecom/Avaya and approve Resolution No. 2003-032 authorizing the City Manager to
execute a contract with Cross Telecom/Avaya,
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RESOLUTION NO. 2003-032
eaE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, that:
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The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the contract with Cross Telecom "for the
Network Infrastructure Equipment Replacement Project, #03-1072, as the act and deed of the
City.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 13th day of March, 2003.
APPROVED:
Oscar Trevino, Mayor
ATTEST:
-Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
George Staples, Attorney for the City
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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Artment: Public Works
Council Meeting Date: 03/13/03
Subject: Award of Bid to Long Construction & Engineering, Inc. Agenda Number: PW 2003-002
in the amount of $451 ,579.00 for the Meandering Drive 24-lnch
Water Transmission Main Project
This project consists of constructing a 24-inch PVC water line along Meandering Drive
from Precinct Line Road to Amundson Drive. A project location map is attached to provide
the general proximity of the site.
Bids were received from six contractors. The three low bidders are shown below.
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Bid Amount
$ 451,579.00
$ 500,682.79
$ 503,710.00
Calendar Da s
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90
90
This project is required to replace the existing 24-inch Meandering Drive ductile iron water
line which is currently out of service due to heavy corrosion and leaks. The Meandering
Drive 24-inch water line is the North Richland Hills' primary connection to the Trinity River
Authority potable water supply and feeds the Amundson Drive elevated storage tank.
~he contractors were asked to submit bids for a 90 calendar day contract time and a 120
calendar day contract time. The 90 calendar day time was only $12,350 higher and allows
the water line to be in service in June. Staff therefore recommends the 90 calendar day
contract time to be awarded.
Funds were appropriated in the 2002-03 Capital Projects Budget, however we had
originally anticipated the project to be completed over two fiscal years, but due to the need
to get this completed earlier we are requesting to begin and finish sooner. Therefore we
do need to amend the budget to provide all needed expenditures this year. As stated,
funds are available to pay for this. In fact, the actual bid is less than anticipated. The
attached budget revision provides full funding and expenditures for the current fiscal year.
Recommendation: To award the bid to Long Construction & Engineering, Inc. in the
amount of $451 ,579 for 90 calendar days for the Meandering Drive 24-lnch Water
Transmission Main, and approve revision to the 2002-03 Capital Projects Budget.
Finance Review
Source of Funds:
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Operating Budget
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Meandering Drive Water Line Replacement
03-02-23-031
PROJECT DESCRIPTION & JUSTIFICATION
This project consists of replacing approximately 4,000 linear feet of a 24" water line within the Meandering Drive right-of-way.
The line is a transmission line from the Trinity River Authority (TRA) pump station to the Amundson Road elevated storage
tank. This water main runs approximately 3,000 linear feet through the Oak Hills sub-division. Prior to replacing the line, a
parallel line will be installed for domestic application in the Oak Hills subdivision by the Public Works Construction division.
The existing 24" water main on Meandering Drive is a ductile iron line installed in the early 1980's. The developer was
allowed to tap the main for domestic use in the sub-division. These taps have caused some electrolysis to occur and will
continue to deteriorate the line, in tum, escalating the maintenance burden. Replacement of this water main will reduce
maintenance problems allowing for a reliable supply of water from TRA to the Amundson tank.
PROJECT STATUS Original 2002/2003 Original 2002/2003
Start Date Revision End Date Revision
Engineering/Design 10/2002 n/a 03/2003 02/2003
Construction OS/2003 03/2003 12/2003 10/2003
REVISION EXPLANATION
Is project was included in the 2002-03 CIP Budget; however, the current fiscal year expenditure appropriation was set at
1,000. A CIP Budget revision is necessary to increase this appropriation due to the project moving along more quickly
t an originally anticipated.
FINANCIAL DATA
2002/2003 Total
Funding Source Amount to 2002/2003 Revised Remaining Project
Date Adopted Budget Budget Cost
Previously Allocated Funding:
Utility Fund Reserves $630,000 $0 $0 $0 $630,000
0 0 0 0 0
Total $630,000 $0 $0 $0 $630,000
Project Expenditures
Engineering $0 $80,000 $80,000 $0 $80,000
Land/Right-of-Way 0 0 0 0 0
Construction 0 231,000 500,000 50,000 550,000
Total $0 $311,000 $580,000 $50,000 $630,000
IMPACT ON OPERATING BUDGET
Minimal operating impact expected.
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Engineers
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4055 International Plaza, Suite 200 Fort Worth, Texas 76109 817 735-7300
817735-7491 fax www.freese.com
February 27, 2003
Mayor Trevino and City Council
City of North Richland Hills
7301 N.E. Loop 820
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
Re: 24" Water Transmission Main along Meandering Drive
Recommendation for Award of Construction Contract
Dear Mayor and City Council:
e On February 20, 2003 bids were submitted, opened and read for the referenced project.
We have tabulated the bids (see attachment) and have found that Long Coristruction, Inc.
is the low bidder for both alternative bids, with the bid proposal total of$ 439,229.00 for
120 days construction time being the lowest possible bid, and $451,579.00 for 90 days
construction time being the next lowest bid. Long Construction provided us with
references for similar types of projects. We have followed up on these references and
have received positive feedback from each one.
If the City desires to complete this project with the least cost in mind, then we
recommend Long Construction for Alternate Bid II (120 day construction period) at the
cost of $439,229.00. However, should the city decide that time is of the essence, then we
recommend award of the construction contract to Long Construction, Inc. in the amount
of$451,579.00 for Alternate Bid I (90 day construction period).
We appreciate the opportunity to be of service to you. Please call if you have any
questions.
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Department: Public Works
Council Meeting Date: 03/13/03
Agenda Number: PW 2003-003
Subject: Award of Bid to AUI Contractors, L.P. in the amount of
$443,848.00 for the N.E. Loop 820 Utility Relocations at
Rufe Snow Drive
This project consists of the relocation of water lines and a sanitary sewer line necessary to clear
the future right-of-way for the widening of Loop 820 at Rufe Snow Drive.
Bids were received for this project on February 20, 2003. Seven contractors submitted bids. The
three low bidders are shown below.
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Amount Bid
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$443,848.00
$484,134.00
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90
The bid from Long Construction & Engineering, Inc. was deemed non-responsive because they did
not acknowledge Addendum No.2, which added $50,000 in miscellaneous allowance pay items
(total bid would then be $482,837.50), Long Construction & Engineering, Inc. agreed that
Addendum NO.2 would have caused their bid to be higher than the bid from AUI Contractors, L.P.
Therefore, the low bidder for the project was AUI Contractors, L.P.
This project is the first phase of the utility adjustments required for the Loop 820 Widening project.
TxDOT is planning on letting the bridge contract this summer so all utilities in the proximity of the
bridge need to be relocated. The scope of this phase includes the relocation of 8-inch and 16-inch
water lines and 8-inch sanitary sewer lines as shown on the attached map.
The second phase will consist of relocating all remaining utilities along Loop 820 from the
interchange to Meadowlakes Boulevard/Industrial Park. Design for this phase will begin as soon
as TxDOT has "officially" identified the future right-of-way lines. TxDOT's current schedules have
this occurring in about 8 to 12 months.
Sufficient funds were approved in the 2002-2003 Capital Projects Budget.
Recommendation: To award the bid for the N.E. Loop 820 Utility Relocations at Rufe Snow Drive
to AUI Contractors, L.P. in the amount of $443,848.00 with a 90 calendar day construction time.
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PLANNERS . SURVEYORS
4000 FOSSIL CREEK BOULEVARD
FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76137
(817) 847-1422
METRO (817) 429-9975
FAX (817) 232-9784
March 3, 2003
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Lance Barton, P.E.
Assistant Director, Public Works
City of North Richland Hills
7301 NE Loop 820
North Richland Hills, Texas 76180
Re: Loop 820 & Rufe Snow
Utility Relocations
Dear Mr. Barton:
Halff Associates attended the bid opening for the referenced project on Thursday, February 20,
2003. We have reviewed and tabulated the bids and have detennined AUI Contractors, L.P. the
apparent low bidder for this project. A copy of the bid tabulation is attached.
AUI's experience on similar projects indicate there is no apparent reason not to recommend
them for the referenced project. Halff Associates recommends the City proceed with the execution of a
contract with AUI for construction of the Rufe Snow Drive & NE Loop 820 Utility Relocations for the
_ City of North Richland Hills.
The project is generally located north and south of N.E. Loop 820 on Rufe Snow Drive.
Please review the enclosed infonnation and do not hesitate to call me if you have any questions
or require additional infonnation.
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Department: Planning & Inspections Department
Council Meeting Date: 3/13/03
Subject: Consideration of a Request from Arcadia Holdings Inc. for Agenda Number: PS 2000-10
the Approval of the Final Plat of Lot 1, Block A and Lot 1, Block B Home Town NRH Lakes
Addition Located South of Mid-Cities Boulevard and East of Davis Boulevard (26 acres).
Case Summary:
This plat encompasses two existing water features (lakes) of the Home Town development.
Both lakes are located south of Mid-Cities Boulevard with the Bridge Street bridge spanning
the area between both. Upon the filing of this plat, the lakes will become a city park. The
Parks Department has obtained grant funds to install a hike/bike trail long the length of both
lakes.
Current Zoning:
The area is currently zoned "TC" Town Center.
Comprehensive Plan:
The lakes are situated entirely within the area noted for Town Center uses by the
Comprehensive Plan.
Staff Review:
The Development Review Committee has reviewed the plat and has determined that it
complies with both the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances. Attached is a memo from the
Public Works Department stating that all plat issues have been resolved.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning and Zoning Commission at their meeting on, February 20, 2003, recommended
approval of PS 2000~10 by a vote of 7-0.
RECOMMENDATION:
To approve PS 2000-10, the Final Plat of Lot 1, Block A and Lot 1, Block B Home Town
NRH Lakes Addition.
Review Schedule:
Application: 3/3/00 Final Hearing: 3/13/03 Total Review Time: N/A*
* Applicant has delayed the review of this request for extended time.
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CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM ARCADIA REALTY CORP. FOR THE
APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS TOWN CENTER
LAKES ADDITION LOCATED SOUTH OF MID-CITIES BOULEVARD BETWEEN
DAVIS BOULEVARD AND GRAPEVINE HWY (26 ACRES).
APPROVED
Zoning Administrator Dave Green summarized the case. There are a series of two
lakes south of Mid-Cities Drive in the Home Town Development. There will be a series
of hike and bike trails that will go up and down the lakes. The Parks Department
comments ask for removal of the drainage easement designation shown on the plat.
This designation could potentially prohibit the introduction of substantial structures
including retaining walls and railings required for the trail. Additionally, existing
structures such as the water well and electrical control panels could conflict with
allowable structures within a designated drainage easement. Public Works Department
comments state that all relevant issues have been addressed with this plat. Staff
recommends approval of the Final Plat of the Lakes Addition.
Chairman Bowen called for comments.
Mr. Davis suggested that only Public Works comments be included. He suggested that
the Parks and Recreation Department comments be disregarded since they are not
platting issues. Mr. Schopper commented that he agreed with Mr. Davis.
There were no other comments and the Chairman called for a motion.
Bill Schopper, seconded by James Laubacher, motioned to approve PS 2000-10
with the stipulation that Parks and Recreation Department comments not be
included. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
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December 11, 2002
MEMO TO: Donna Jackson, Planner
FROM: Lance Barton, P.E., Assistant Public Works Director
SUBJECT: HOME TOWN NRH LAKES ADDITION; Final Plat
PS 2000-10
Public Works has reviewed the final plat submitted to this office on November 21, 2002.
All relevant issues have been addressed and the plat meets Public Works'
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Department: Planning & Inspections Department
Council Meeting Date: 3/13/03
Subject: Consideration of a Request from Northeast Tarrant Agenda Number: PS 2002-41
Baptist Church for the Approval of the Final Plat of Lot 1, Block 1 Northeast Tarrant Baptist
Church Addition located in the 7000 block of Smithfield Road (6.2454 acres).
Case Summary:
At the present time this site is not platted. The purpose of this plat is to bring the site into
compliance with subdivision regulations. The site contains a large, single family residence that
is now being utilized as a church facility. A site plan for this site (ref. PZ 2002-10) was
approved in May of last year. A preliminary plat (ref. PS 2002-16) was approved by the
Planning and Zoning Commission in May of last year.
Current Zoning:
The site is currently zoned R-1-S Special Single Family Residential.
Comprehensive Plan:
The Comprehensive Plan indicates low density residential uses for the area. The proposed
use is consistent with the Plan in the sense that churches are accepted as a part of the fabric
of a community and are considered appropriate uses in most areas.
Staff Review:
The Development Review Committee has reviewed the plat and has determined that it
complies with both the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances. Attached is a memo from the
Public Works Department stating that all plat issues have been resolved with the exception of
a landscape plan for the proposed detention pond. The detention pond ordinance states that a
landscape plan must be approved by City Council prior to acceptance of a final plat. Staff has
discussed this with the Engineer and we are anticipating a letter to extend this consideration to
no later than April 14, 2003
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning and Zoning Commission at their meeting on, February 20, 2003, recommended
approval of PS 2002-41 by a vote of 7-0.
RECOMMENDATION:
To extend plat approval at the applicants request to no later than April 14, 2003 for PS
2002- 41, the Final Plat of Lot 1, Block 1, Northeast Tarrant Baptist Addition.
Application: 10/14/02 Final Hearing: 3/13/03 Total Review Time: 21 weeks, 3 days*
* The Final Plat was delayed so that the applicant could prepare and sign a detention pond maintenance
agreement
Finance Review
Source of Funds:
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CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM NORTHEAST TARRANT BAPTIST
CHURCH FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT OF NORTHEAST TARRANT
BAPTIST CHURCH ADDITION LOCATED IN THE 7000 BLOCK OF SMITHFIELD
ROAD (6.2454 ACRES).
APPROVED
Zoning Administrator Dave Green summarized the case. This is the site of the
Northeast Tarrant Baptist Church on Smithfield Road. For many years this was a large
single family residence. The church purchased it approximately a year ago and is
submitting a plat since the property has never been platted. During the past year, staff
has reviewed the site plan for the church facility, and has also reviewed and approved
the preliminary plat of the church. Public Works Department comments state that the
applicant has addressed all items of concern. Staff recommends approval.
The Chairman called for comments or questions. There were none and the Chairman
called for a motion.
John Lewis, seconded by Ted Nehring, motioned to approve PS 2002-41. the
motion carried unanimously (7-0).
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MEMO TO: Donna Jackson, Planner
FROM: Lance Burton, P.E., Assistant Public Works Director
SUBJECT: NORTHEAST TARRANT BAPTIST CHURCH ADDITION;
Lot 1, Block 1
Public Works has reviewed the final plat submitted to this office on February 11, 2003.
A landscape plan for the proposed retention pond was not presented for review and
approval as required by Ordinance No. 2624. Public Works recommends that Council
action on the plat be delayed until the next available meeting. The developer has
indicated that the landscape plan for the retention pond should be completed for review
prior to the next meeting.
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Dave Green, Zoning Coordinator
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Department: Planning & Inspections Department
Council Meeting Date: 3/13/03
Subject: Consideration of a ReQuest from Classic Concepts Agenda Number: PS 2002-46
Development for the Approval of the Final Plat of Lot 6, Block F Richland Oaks Addition, 4th
Filing Located in the 8200 Block of Grapevine Highway (.64 acres).
Case Summary:
The site currently contains a small dentist office for Dr. R. Williams DDS. The applicant is
proposing a substantial expansion of the current office building. The site has never been
platted into a lot and block format. The purpose of the replat is to finalize the platting of the site
to meet the standards of the Subdivision Ordinance. A site plan request for the office also
appears on this agenda (ref. PZ 2002-39).
Current Zoning:
The site is currently zoned "C-1" Commercial
Comprehensive Plan:
The Comprehensive Plan indicates retail uses for the site. The existing use is appropriate with
respect to the Plan.
Staff Review:
The Development Review Committee has reviewed the plat and has determined that it
complies with both the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances. Attached is a memo from the
Public Works Department concerning this plat.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning and Zoning Commission at their meeting on February 20, 2003 recommended
approval of PS 2002-46 the Final Plat of Lot 6, Block F Richland Oaks Addition, 4th Filing with
the following stipulation by a vote of 7-0.
1) Label the proposed easement as a dedicated Water Line Easement rather than a
general utility easement.
The applicant has revised the plat to meet this stipulation.
RECOMMENDATION:
To approve PS 2002-46, the Final Plat of Lot 6, Block F Richland Oaks Addition, 4th
Filing.
Finance Review
Source of Funds:
Bonds (GO/Rev.)
Operating Budget
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Review Schedule:
Application: 11/18/02 Final Hearing: 3/13/03 Total Review Time: 17 weeks, 3 days*
* This plat was submitted with a site plan approval request for the site. The site plan was delayed due to a
substantial redesign. Processing of the plat was postponed until the site plan had been revised and resubmitted
for review.
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CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM CLASSIC CONCEPTS DEVELOPMENT
FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT OF LOT 6, BLOCK F RICHLAND OAKS
ADDITION, 4TH FILING LOCATED IN THE 8200 BLOCK OF GRAPEVINE HIGHWAY
(.64 ACRES).
APPROVED
Zoning Administrator Dave Green summarized the case. The next two items on the
agenda are both connected to the same site. Currently, there is a dentist office for a
Dr. Williams who has a dental practice and a small building on this site. He has
submitted plans through the Classic Concepts Development individuals to do a large
expansion of the existing dental office. This particular site has been platted, but it was
only platted as a block. It has never been platted as an individual lot within that block.
The site is currently zoned C-1 (Commercial). Public Works Department has one issue
concerning the labeling of an easement on the plat. This is considered a minor issue
and staff recommends approval for the replat of this site.
Chairman Bowen called for any comments. There were none and the Chairman called
for a motion.
Richard Davis, seconded by Brenda Cole, motioned to approve PS 2002-46 with
the stipulation that Public Works issues regarding the labeling of an easement be
addressed and to change the building line along EI Dorado Boulevard to a 24.5-
foot building line. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
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MEMO TO: Donna Jackson, NRH Planner
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Andrea Jobe, EIT, Engineer Associate
RE: RICH LAND OAKS; LOT 6, BLOCK F
(PS 2002-46)
Public Works has reviewed the Final Plat submitted to this office on February 10, 2003,
and offer the following comment. We concede that this comment can be addressed
easily by the surveyor and should not prevent the plat from being placed on the next
Planning and Zoning Agenda.
» Label on the plat that proposed easement is a dedicated Water Line Easement,
and not a general utility easement.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me at 817-427-6400.
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Dave Green, Zoning Coordinator
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Department: Planning & Inspections Department
Council Meeting Date: 3/13/03
Subject: Consideration of a Site Plan Approval request from Classic Agenda Number: PZ 2002-39
Concepts Development for a Dentist Office in the 8200 Block of Grapevine Highway (.64
acres).
Case Summary
Site Plan approval for the expansion of a dentist office within 200' of residential zoning.
The Zoning Ordinance requires site plan approval for 30% or more expansions of existing
businesses that are within 200' of residential zoning. This site has residential adjacency
along the rear property line. The site plan approval process does not require a public
hearing and no notice has been sent out regarding this request. This is not a zoning
change and will not require an ordinance revision. Site plan approval is also required to
meet all city regulations. Since the applicant is meeting all city requirements and not
asking for variances, the City Council is limited in terms of requiring additional amenities
on the site plan.
Existing Use I Site Attributes:
The applicant is proposing a significant expansion of the existing dentist's office located on
this site.
Surrounding Zoning/Landuse:
North: "C-1" / Little Tyke Day Care
East: "R-1" / Single family neighborhood
South: "C-1" / Vacant
West: "C-1" / Vacant
Plat Status:
A Final Plat (ref. PS 2002-46 Lot 6, Block F Richland Oaks Addition) is also on this agenda
for approval.
Comprehensive Plan:
The Comprehensive Plan indicates retail uses for this site and surrounding area. The
existing and proposed uses are consistent with the Plan.
Finance Review
Source of Funds:
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Building Design and Materials:
The site plan shows a new office building to be built in front of (toward Grapevine Highway)
the existing building. The building elevation plan for this new structure shows a single-
story, residential-character office approximately 26' in height. All building facades utilize a
stone veneer. The roof exhibits an 8: 12 roof pitch with composition shingles.
Access and Parking:
All access to this site will be via two access points from Eldorado Drive. No access from
Grapevine Highway is proposed. Eldorado Drive is currently barricaded between the rear
of this lot and the adjacent residential neighborhood.
Landscaping and Screening:
The landscape plan shows extensive landscaping of the site. This landscaping includes
the required 15' setbacks along both Grapevine Highway and Eldorado Drive. A 15'
landscape buffer is provided at the rear of the lot to separate the site from the adjacent
residential neighborhood. All proposed landscaping either meets or exceeds ordinance
requirements.
A six foot stone veneer screening wall (matching the new office building) is provided along
the east (rear) boundary line as required by ordinance.
Signage and Lighting:
Signage consists of a single monument sign situated along the Grapevine Highway
frontage. The exterior of the sign consists of stone materials matching the new office
building and the rear-screening wall. The sign dimensions are consistent with ordinance
requirements. Exterior lighting consists of wall pack lighting on the sides of the new office
building and two "coach" lamps on the front façade. No exterior lighting is proposed on
the rear of the development.
Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation:
The Planning and Zoning Commission at their February 20, 2003 meeting recommended
approval of PZ 2002-39 by a vote of 7-0:
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of PZ 2002-39 a site plan approval request for a dentist office expansion.
Review Schedule:
Original Application: 11/18/02 Revised Application: 12/19/02* Final Hearing: 3/13/03
Total Review Time: 13 weeks, 3 days
*Review of the request was halted for approximately 1 month for an extensive redesign of the site by the applicant.
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CONSIDERATION OF A SITE PLAN APPROVAL REQUEST FROM CLASSIC
CONCEPTS DEVELOPMENT FOR A DENTIST OFFICE IN THE 8200 BLOCK OF
GRAPEVINE HIGHWAY (.64 ACRES).
APPROVED
Zoning Administrator Dave Green explained that this is the site plan for the same
property that was just discussed. The property has frontage on two streets -- the lot
fronts onto Grapevine Highway, and EI Dorado Drive is a side street so, in essence, this
is a corner lot. The existing dental office is at the back of the property away from
Grapevine Highway. The expansion of the office is toward the front of the property
facing Grapevine Highway. Several things are required. Since there is residential
adjacency along the eastern property line, the applicant is providing a 6-foot masonry
wall as required by ordinance. There is also a 15-foot landscape buffer occurring along
this area, which is also required. Along the frontages of Grapevine Highway and EI
Dorado Drive there are 15-foot landscape set backs, which are required. Also, there
are a series of large street trees in those areas with some of the accompanying
entryway features and shrubbery. There is a tremendous amount of landscaping and it
should make it a very aesthetic looking project. The actual new construction that will
take place is very similar to what can be seen in some other areas where there are
professional offices. It takes on the character of a nice, high-end type of residential
structure. There will be a rock face with composition roof with a very high-pitched roof
structure. Since the project is within 200 feet of residential zoning, the zoning ordinance
requires site plan approval for any kind of expansion. The site plan, as presented,
meets all the criteria. In many ways, it exceeds the criteria for new development. Staff
recommends approval of this project.
The Chairman called for comments. There were none and the Chairman called for a
motion.
Bill Schopper, seconded by James Laubacher motioned to approve PZ 2002-39.
The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
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Department: Planning & Inspections Department
Council Meeting Date: 3/13/03
Subject: Consideration of a Request from Joe OQQier for the approval Agenda Number: PS 2002-52
of the Final Plat of Lot 1, Block 1 Oggier Estates Addition Located in the 8600 Block of Martin
Drive (2.67 acres).
Case Summary:
The purpose of this plat is to prepare a portion of the approved Preliminary Plat of Oggier
Estates (PS 2002-44) for development. The applicant is proposing to develop this site with a
single family residence. The remainder of the Plat (Lot 2) will be final platted and rezoned in
the future for residential development.
Current Zoning:
Lot 1 is currently zoned "R-2" Single Family Residential.
Comprehensive Plan:
The Comprehensive Plan indicates low density residential uses for the site. The proposed use
is consistent with the Plan.
Staff Review:
The Development Review Committee has reviewed the plat and has determined that it
complies with both the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances. Attached is a memo from the
Public Works Department stating that all of staff concerns have been addressed.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning and Zoning Commission is scheduled, at their meeting on March 6, 2003
meeting, to consider this request. The plat is being placed on the Council agenda in
anticipation of the Commission's approval. Staff will be available to update the Council on the
Commission's recommendation.
RECOMMENDATION:
To approve PS 2002-52 Final Plat of Lot 1, Block 1 Oggier Estates Addition.
Review Schedule:
Application: 12/23/03
Final Hearing: 3/13/03
Total Review Time: 10 weeks, 3 days
Finance Review
Source of Funds:
Bonds (GO/Rev.)
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MEMO TO: Donna Jackson, Planner
FROM: Jon Lovell, E. LT. , Engineer Associate
SUBJECT: OGGIER ESTATES, BLOCK 1, LOT 1
Final Plat, PS2002-52
Public Works has reviewed the final plat submitted to this office on March 4, 2003. All
Public Works issues have been addressed. Before the plat is filed, the following should
be resolved.
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1. MARTIN DRIVE Revise the layout of Martin Drive west of the property proposed for
platting to reflect the attached right-of-way map.
2. RED-LINE Revise the items marked on the red-line of the plat.
Sincerely,
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Lance Barton, p;..E., Assistant Public Works Director
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Department: Planning & Inspections Department
Council Meeting Date: 3/13/03
Subject: Public Hearing to Consider a Request From Embree Agenda Number: PZ 2002-40
Construction Group for the Approval of a Special Use Permit (SUP) for an oil change facility
(Valvoline) Located at 8401 Davis Boulevard (.63 acre) Ordinance No. 2690
Case Summary
The applicant is proposing to develop a Valvoline Instant Oil Change facility of the site.
The current zoning, C-1" Commercial, permits this type of use with the approval of a
Special Use Permit (SUP).
Comprehensive Plan:
The Comprehensive Plan indicates retail uses for this area. The proposed use, being
automotive-related, is considered more intense than what is proposed by the Plan.
However, with the recent development of large retail users in this area (i.e. Super Target,
Wal-Mart, and the Albertson's Shopping Center) the "tone" for retail uses in this area has
been set. The approval of this request will have little impact on the overall character of the
area,
Surrounding Zoning/Landuse:
North: "C-1 "/Sonic Drive Inn
East: "C-1"Nacant
South: "AG" Nacant
West: "C-1 "I Remainder of the Albertson's anchored retail center
Plat Status:
The site is currently platted as Lot 4R, Block 4 Brentwood Estates Addition.
Existing Use I Site Attributes:
The site is currently vacant with no vegetation other than turf.
Building Design and Materials:
The site plan proposes a single-story, pitched-roof building with an office area and three
"drive-thru" bays. The bays are parallel to Davis Boulevard and face a southwest to
northeast direction. Building materials consist of a brick façade with asphalt shingle
roofing. A trash enclosure behind the building is constructed of the same materials as the
building and includes an opaque gate.
Finance Review
Source of Funds:
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Access and Parking:
Access to the site is provided by an existing public access easement that functions as one
of two entrance/exit points from Davis Boulevard to the adjacent shopping center.
Individuals using the oil change facility will enter the site from the southwest or "backside"
of the building and exit to the northeast or "front" adjacent to the entrance/exit of the
shopping center. Parking spaces provided are consistent with ordinance requirements.
Landscaping and Screening:
The Landscape Plan shows a 15' landscape setback along the Davis Boulevard frontage.
The proposed street trees and parking space screening, however, are not situated within
this setback but rather further into the interior of the site (adjacent to the building and
parking areas). The reason for this arrangement is to avoid future conflicts with the major
utility lines (24" water, 8" sewer) that parallel the Davis Boulevard frontage in this area.
The proposed landscaping is consistent with ordinance requirements.
Signage and Lighting:
Proposed signage includes both a monument sign and two wall signs. Elevations of the
monument sign indicate a sign surface area of approximately 40 square feet and a total
sign structure of 70 square feet. Logo wall signs are located on the east façade (Davis
Boulevard frontage) and on the northern façade (public entryway). All signage is in
conformance with ordinance requirements.
Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation:
The Planning and Zoning Commission at their February 20, 2003 meeting recommended
approval of PZ 2002-40 by a vote of 7-0:
RECOMMENDATION:
To approve Ordinance No. 2690.
Review Schedule:
Application: 12/9/02 Final Hearing: 3/13/03 Total Review Time: 13 weeks, 3 days
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS,
AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE BY GRANTING
A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR AN OIL CHANGE FACILITY (V ALVOLINE
INSTANT OIL CHANGE) ON LOT 4R, BLOCK 4 OF THE BRENTWOOD
ESTATES ADDITION, A .63 ACRE PARCEL OF PROPERTY OWNED BY
EMBREE CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC.; 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 of the 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 concerning the 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 of the 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 Zoning Ordinance and the zoning map ofthe City of
North Richland Hills is hereby amended by changing the zoning of Lot 4R, Block
4 of the Brentwood Estates Addition, a .63 acre parcel ofland located at 8401
Davis Boulevard in the City of North Richland Hills, Tarrant County, Texas, by
granting a specific use permit for placement of an oil change facility (Valvo line
Instant Oil Change) and conforming to the requirements of the Site Plan attached
hereto as Exhibit "A."
Section 2: Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of the Comprehensive
Zoning Ordinance and the zoning map of the City of North Richland Hills 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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AND IT IS SO ORDAINED.
PASSED AND APPROVED on the 13th day of March, 2003.
CITY OF NORTH RlCHLAND HILLS
By:
Oscar Trevino, Mayor
ATTEST:
Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
George A. Staples, Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST FROM EMBREE CONSTRUCTION
GROUP, INC. FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT (SUP) FOR AN OIL CHANGE
FACILITY (VALVOLlNE) LOCATED AT 8401 DAVIS BOULEVARD (.63 ACRES)
APPROVED
Zoning Administrator Dave Green summarized the case. This is a special use permit
request for a Valvoline Instant Oil Change. This is on Davis Boulevard to the south of
the intersection with North Tarrant Parkway. The area to the west and to the north is
usually referred to as the Albertson's Shopping Center. Albertson's is located further
back. Immediately adjacent to this site is an existing Sonic. This is one of the last
tracts in this particular retail area that has not been developed. This is an automotive
type use in a C-1 commercial district, which requires a SUP. The building will be laid
out parallel to Davis Boulevard, but the bays themselves will be facing in a southwest
and northeast manner. The bays will not look directly on to Davis Boulevard. Cars will
enter the property from the rear and go through the site, exiting through the front. This
is a one-story structure with a pitched roof. It is all masonry construction. There are
three through bays, whereas Discount Tire was a bay that was not open ended. It was
pull in and back out. These would be a pull through type bay. Landscaping meets City
code with responsibility for the 15-foot landscape buffer that parallels Davis Boulevard.
The landscaping has been pulled back toward the building, further than 15 feet because
off major water and sewer service lines. This is to avoid future conflict between the
landscaping and the ability to service those lines. A monument sign is proposed out
front. The size is consistent with the sign ordinance. It has a masonry surround on it.
There will be a logo on the building with a lighted feature that will run lengthwise with
the building. All proposed signage is consistent with the sign ordinance. The
Comprehensive Plan calls for retail uses and this use is slightly more intense, but it is
considered consistent with the Comp Plan.
Chairman Bowen opened the public hearing.
Danny Smith, 8050 Airport Freeway, Georgetown, Texas, 78628, stated that he is here
to request approval for the SUP for the Valvoline facility and to answer any questions
with regard to the plans and specifications.
Chairman Bowen asked Mr. Smith if auto repair would also occur in addition to oil
changes.
Mr. Smith responded that it is basically oil changes and windshield wiper blade repair.
He read the following statement from Valvoline: Valvoline Instant Oil Change is a small
drive-through automotive service center that performs minor services like lube, oil
changes, wiper blade replacements, and replacement of other fluids that are no longer
done at standard gas stations. Valvoline is a low volume business creating little or no
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impact on local traffic conditions. Valvoline Corporation and franchise operate more
than 600 stores nationally. Our store is designed in a residential type style, because
that is usually more consistent in the neighborhoods. All of the services are done
quickly and completely inside the building. That means that there are no vehicles that
are dropped off or picked up late. No vehicles are left on the premises over night. The
stores are environmentally friendly and it will store above ground UL listed tanks in the
service pit area. Valvoline accepts used motor oil from people who choose to change
their own oil for their own safety. In addition, we generate tax revenue for the
community and provide a facility that safely disposes and uses automotive fluids.
Valvoline Instant Oil Change provides 6 to 8 full-time or part-time employees. Their
employees are consistently participating in local and community projects and fund
raisings. We ask for your consideration in this SUP for Valvoline Instant Oil Change on
this site.
Chairman Bowen asked if they do tune-up's or the like.
Mr. Smith responded no that they are only a minor automotive facility.
Jason Claunch, 2300 Airport Freeway, Suite 230, Bedford, Texas, 76022 stated that he
works for the Makens Company and he thinks this use complements and enhances the
development. He stated that they have been working with the developer and that they
also have Albertson's support.
. Chairman Bowen closed the public hearing and called for a motion.
Bill Schopper, seconded by Brenda Cole, motioned to approve PZ 2002-40. The
motion carried unanimously (7-0).
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
CITY COUNCIL
CASE #: PZ 2002-40
8401 Davis Boulevard
Lot 4R, Block 4 Brentwood Estates Addition
You are receiving this notice because you are a property owner of record
within 200 feet of the above property.
Purpose of Public Hearina:
Embree Construction Group, Inc. on behalf of the property owner, Regency Centers,
l.P. is requesting a Special Use Permit (SUP) to build a Valvoline Instant Oil Change
business on the above location. A Public Hearing to consider this request will be held at
the time and place stated below. This request has been recommended for approval by
the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Public Hearina Schedule:
Public Hearing Dates:
CITY COUNCil
THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2002
7:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCil CHAMBERS
7301 N. E. lOOP 820
NORTH RICHlAND HillS, TEXAS
Time:
Location:
If you have any questions or wish to submit a petition or letter concerning
the above request, please contact:
Planning Department
City of North Rich'and Hills
7301 Northeast Loop 820
North Richland Hills, Texas 76180
Phone (817)427-6300
Fax (817) 427-6303
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815 RUNNYMEDE RD
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PO BOX 20
BOISE ID
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1705 W NORTHWEST HWY ST
GRAPEVINE TX
76051-8125
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700 W HARWOOD RD
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8351 DAVIS BLVD
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8525 DAVIS BLVD
FORT WORTH TX
76180-1311
PRT DEVELOPMENT CORP,
PO BOX 13244
EL PASO TX
79913-3244
PRT DEVELOPMENT CORP,
PO BOX 13244
EL PASO TX
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NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: Planning & Inspections Department
Council Meeting Date: 3/13/03
Subject: Public Hearing to Consider a Request from The Makens Agenda Number: PZ 2002-41
Company for the Approval of a Special Use Permit (SUP) for a Retail Tire Facility (Discount
Tire) in the 8700 Block of Davis Boulevard. Ordinance No. 2691
Case Summary
The applicant is proposing to develop a Discount Tire facility on the site. The current
zoning, "C-1" Commercial, permits this type of use with the approval of a Special Use
Permit (SUP).
Comprehensive Plan:
The Comprehensive Plan indicates retail uses for this area. The proposed use, being
automotive-related, is considered more intense than what is proposed by the Plan.
However, with the recent development of large retail users in this area (Le. Super Target,
Wal-Mart, and Albertson's Shopping Center) the tone for retail uses in this area has been
set. The approval of this request will have little impact on the overall character of the area.
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City of Keller
City of Colleyville
"C-1" / Vacant gasoline station
"AG" / Large lot single family, vacant
Plat Status:
A Preliminary Plat, including this site (ref. PS 2002-51 Gibson Addition), was approved by
the Planning and Zoning Commission on February 20, 2003.
Existing Use / Site Attributes:
The site is vacant with little vegetation. The northern and eastern boundaries of the site
exhibit steep, elevated slopes from surrounding properties.
Building Design and Materials:
The site plan shows a single story, flat-roof design building with a sales area and four
drive-in bays. The front of the building is oriented toward Davis Boulevard. The individual
bays are parallel to Davis and oriented toward the south property line.
Building materials consist primarily of masonry products (split-face and standard CMU). A
small percentage (less than 15%) of E.F.I.S. is utilized for decorative features above 8' in
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height. A trash enclosure on the rear of the building is constructed of the same materials
as the building and includes an opaque gate.
Access and Parking:
Access to the site is via a 36' mutual access easement from Davis Boulevard. The access
point is shared with the existing vacant gasoline service station located on the property
immediately to the south. A 24' Fire Lane begins at the entrance to the site and travels
through the parking lot and exits to the adjacent property. The site plan indicates 39
parking spaces, well in excess of the required 11 spaces.
Landscaping and Screening:
Per Landscape Ordinance requirements, the site plan has provided a 15' landscape
setback along the Davis Boulevard frontage. The minimum required number/size of street
trees and screening shrubs have been provided in this setback. The landscape plan also
provides trees, shrubs and turf in an 8' strip paralleling the south property line. This
landscaping exceeds the ordinance requirements, as landscaping between commercial
properties is not required.
Signage and Lighting:
The site plan does not indicate a proposed monument sign for the development. Proposed
signage does include the Discount Tire Co. logo on two elevations. The wall signs are
consistent with Ordinance regulations.
The proposed site plan includes a 20' X 30' sign easement located in the very northwest
corner of the site. The purpose of the easement is to provide a location for a "Welcome to
North Richland Hills" sign. Because of the steep slope at this location, the sign will be
embedded into the slope wall rather than as a monument sign that characterizes other
locations.
Attached is letter of concern from the adjacent property owner in Colleyville.
Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation:
The Planning and Zoning Commission at their February 20, 2003 meeting recommended
approval of PZ 2002-41 by a vote of 7-0 with the following stipulations:
1) The retaining wall elevation shown at the Commission meeting is made a
part of the applicant's site plan.
2) The Site Plan will indicate irrigation of the area comprising the slope along
the eastern boundary of the site.
Note: The applicant has revised the site plan to incomorate these stipulations.
RECOMMENDATION:
To approve Ordinance No. 2691.
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Review Schedule:
Application: 12/9/02 Final Hearing: 3/13/03 Total Review Time: 13 weeks, 3 days*
* This request was submitted simultaneously with a preliminary plat of the site and surrounding
properties.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2691
PZ-2002-41
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS,
AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE BY GRANTING
A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A RETAIL TIRE FACILITY (DISCOUNT
TIRE) ON PROPERTY OWNED BY MAKENS COMPANY AND LOCATED IN
THE 8700 BLOCK OF DAVIS BOULEVARD; 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 of the 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 concerning the zone
change; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that the zone change herein effectuated furthers
the purpose of zoning as set forth in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and
is in the best interest of the citizens of the City of North Richland Hills; NOW,
THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND
HILLS, TEXAS:
Section 1:
Section 1:
Ordinance No. 2691
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THAT the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and the zoning map of the City of
North Richland Hills is hereby amended by changing the zoning of Lot 4R, Block
4 of the Brentwood Estates Addition, a .63 acre parcel ofland located at 8401
Davis Boulevard in the City of North Richland Hills, Tarrant County, Texas, by
granting a specific use permit for placement of an oil change facility (Valvo line
Instant Oil Change) and conforming to the requirements ofthe Site Plan attached
hereto as Exhibit "A."
THAT the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and the zoning map of the City of
North Richland Hills is hereby amended by changing the zoning of a 1.55 acre
parcel ofland located in the 8700 Block of Davis Boulevard in the City of North
Richland Hills, Tarrant County, Texas, described by metes and bounds on Exhibit
"A" hereto, by granting a specific use permit for placement of retail tire facility
(Discount Tire), and conforming to the requirements of the Site Plan attached
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Section 2: Any person, finn or corporation violating any provision of the Comprehensive
Zoning Ordinance and the zoning map of the City of North Richland Hills 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.
Section 3: The City Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to cause the publication of
the descriptive caption and penalty clause of this ordinance two times.
Section 4: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately after passage.
AND IT IS SO ORDAINED.
PASSED AND APPROVED on the 13th day of March, 2003,
CITY OF NORTH RlCHLAND HILLS
By:
Oscar Trevino, Mayor
ATTEST:
Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
George A. Staples, Attorney
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PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST FROM THE MAKENS COMPANY
FOR THE APPROVAL OF A SPECIAL USE PERMIT (SUP) FOR A RETAIL TIRE
FACILITY (DISCOUNT TIRES) IN THE 8700 BLOCK OF DAVIS BOULEVARD
(1.55 ACRES).
APPROVED
Zoning Administrator Dave Green summarized the SUP. This is a portion of the plat,
which was just approved by the P&Z Commission. This is the very north lot, which
forms the frontage road to this particular site. North of the north boundary is the City of
Keller, past the eastern boundary line of the site is the City of Colleyville. Property
immediately to the south contains the closed gasoline service station. This is a request
in the C-1 (Commercial) district for a special use permit for a Discount Tire Facility. The
applicants have presented a request for a single story, flat roof design with 4 bays. The
front of the building will be facing Davis Boulevard. Building materials include a
combination of concrete block and split face concrete block with some detailed features.
They are providing the required 15-foot landscaping along the frontage of the building.
Along the south boundary, landscaping is being proposed that is adjacent existing
commercial.
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In terms of signage, under the recently revised sign ordinance, a maximum of two signs
are allowed - one on the frontage and the other must be over a public entrance. It
appears that there is a public entrance on the north side. Each of the bays along the
south side could be considered a public entrance. One of the wall signs will need to be
eliminated or the applicant could proceed to City Council for a waiver on that. City
Council is the sign review board and can grant a waiver towards that signage. There is
no monument sign being proposed by this development. Typically there are monument
signs with developments like this. This one doesn't have one.
Mr. Green further stated that on the site plan there is a reference to a retaining wall.
The land has sharp elevations over the adjacent property to the east and to the north. A
retaining wall is required and staff would like to see an elevation of the retaining wall
since this is an entryway to the City. Staff would prefer to see a decorative wall since
about 1000 cars pass this point everyday. A "Welcome to North Richland Hills"
entryway sign will be erected and a retaining wall with a decorative touch to it would be
a welcome feature and give a positive image of the City.
Chairman opened the public hearing.
The applicant, Jim Makens, 2300 Airport Freeway, Ste. 230, Bedford, Texas, 76022,
stated that his engineer, Bruce Dunn, had a comment regarding the retaining wall. Mr.
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Makens stated that if there were any questions concerning the store itself,
representatives from Discount Tire were present.
Bruce Dunn with Welch Engineering at 4901 Cagle Drive, North Richland Hills, Texas,
76180, stated that they are proposing a natural millsap stone wall.
Mr. Schopper asked why there would be no monument sign.
Rick Sims, Vice President of Discount Tires responded to Mr. Schopper's question but
his reply could not be heard. He answered from his seat in the audience rather than
coming to the podium.
Mr. Davis commented that this is one of the best tire stores he has seen in a plan in
years. He wished the applicant the best of luck. He commented that he knew there
were busy at Rufe Snow where he goes for service.
The Chairman called forward others wishing to speak.
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Dr. Guthrie, 1200 W. Murphy Road, Colleyville, Texas, 76034, resides next door to this
site. He stated that he is not against Discount Tires. He believes they are proposing a
nice building. He is concerned that tires will fall down onto his property. He owns the
property to the east and there are large deep slopes leading down to his property. On
the northeast corner there is a 10-ft. deep, 8-ft. wide gully. He stated that on the east
side of his property the slope already has a rock slide. His property begins at the
bottom of the rock slide. There is another rock slide on the east border. There is debris
in the slope. He would like to see a retaining wall between the two properties. He
mentioned and showed examples of existing retaining walls in the area and in
Grapevine by a Wal-Mart.
Dr. Guthrie stated that he has two opposing concerns: 1) too much erosion due to too
much water runoff, and 2) not enough water for his pond. He has a pond on his
property that is going dry. He would like water for his pond but with this proposed
development he is concerned that he will end up with too much water. He stated that
during a rainfall all of the water will come out of a 24-inch pipe on the northeast corner.
He is concerned about how much water is going to be there. He would like a retaining
wall, because there is already soil erosion and a huge gully at that corner with dirt
coming down onto his property. He restated that he is not opposed to Discount Tire.
He stated that the retaining wall that is being proposed on the north side is an excellent
idea. He stated that much of the traffic traveling south on Davis seems to turn left onto
Precinct Line Road. He believes signage at that point will be very important for North
Richland Hills so the proper elevation is important. He repeated that he is concerned
about the 20-ft. drop onto his property and that he would like to have water for his pond.
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Lance Barton from the Public Works Department stated that the preliminary plans
indicate that adjacent to the east side of the property the applicant will be stabilizing the
slope. It will be a three-to-one slope, which is a standard degree of slope for this type of
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fill. It is mobile and maintainable and it will be stabilized with erosion control blanket
and hydra mulching. Mr. Barton asked the applicant if the property would be irrigated.
Mr. Dunn replied yes. Mr. Barton then stated that since it will be irrigated, grass would
grow and help maintain a stable slope.
Mr. Barton stated that some water could actually make it into Dr. Guthrie's pond. Most
of this site drains from the southwest to the northeast. It is hard to tell where the
drainage divide is that would affect the pond directly. The run off from the site will be
collected in a storm drain system at the inlet in the corner and exit at the northeast
corner of the site. It will dump into a creek channel and flow in its natural direction.
Mr. Lewis asked if any water could be deflected to Dr. Guthrie's satisfaction?
The applicant's engineer, Mr. Dunn, responded that on this lot for Discount Tire the
development plans do not allow any of the water to go to Dr. Guthrie's pond. The water
from two of the vacant tracts go there. He stated that they will be more than happy to
take water over to his pond. He said that it is not very often, as engineers, that they are
asked to give more water - usually it is the opposite. He stated that as the other two
tracts develop, they could work something out to send water to his pond. The Discount
Tire site does not affect the pond because it is up stream. The current slope is two to
one. It is kind of steep. It will be laid back to a three to one for more stabilization. It will
be grassed and irrigated.
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affirmatively.
Chairman Bowen asked Mr. Makens if he wanted to say anything further.
Mr. Makens stated that Dr. Guthrie's concerns have been addressed with the exception
of a stone or masonry type wall on the east side of the property. He stated that he is
not sure what they can do about that. He stated that they are going to meet afterwards
and talk about possibly getting him some additional water. He explained that they
jumped through hoops to take all the water north because they never dreamed in a
million years that somebody wanted the water.
Mr. Davis asked if the engineer's retaining wall drawing was going to be made part of
the application. Mr. Makens' response was "absolutely."
Dr. Guthrie returned to the podium to restate that he would like a retaining wall on the
east side of the property to control debris. He understands that the Discount Tire
property will not give him any water, but that the property that is east and south of the
existing Conoco will drain into his pond. He remains concerned about all of the drainage
ending up at the northeast corner.
Chairman Bowen closed the public hearing.
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Brenda Cole, seconded by Ted Nehring, motioned to approve PZ 2002-41 with the
stipulation that a retaining wall and irrigation of the slope be included. The
motion carried unanimously (7-0).
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
CITY COUNCIL
CASE #: PZ 2002-41
8700 block of Davis Boulevard
Tract 11 B, Thomas Peck Survey, Abstract 1209
You are receiving this notice because you are a property owner of record
within 200 feet of the above property.
Purpose of Public Hearina:
The Makens Company is requesting a Special Use Permit (SUP) to build a Discount Tire
facility on the above location. A Public Hearing to consider this request will be held at
the time and place stated below. This request has been recommended for approval by
the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Public Hearina Schedule:
Public Hearing Dates:
CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2002
7:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7301 N. E. LOOP 820
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
Time:
Location:
If you have any questions or wish to submit a petition or letter concerning
the above request, please contact:
Planning Department
City of North Richland Hills
7301 Northeast Loop 820
North Richland Hills, Texas 76180
Phone (817) 427-6300
Fax (817)427-6303
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1200 W Murphy Rd
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Barney's Rubble Inv, LP
PO Box 93555
South lake, TX 76092
Makens, James M
2300 Airport Fwy, STE 230
Bedford, TX 76022
Hasty, Tommy Etux Diane
8617 Davis Blvd
Fort Worth, TX 76180
Mehlberg, Robert G
2137 Haltom Rd
Haltom City, TX 76117
City of Keller
PO Box 770
Keller, TX 76248
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5400 Bransford Rd
Colleyville, TX 76034
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Planning Department
City of North Ricbland Hills
7301 Northeast Loop 820
North Ricb1and Hills, Texas 76180
817-427--6300
Fax 427--6303
Case HPZ 2002-41
8700 Block of Davis Boulevard
Tract I IB, Thomas Peck Survey, Abstract 1209
I own the property directly east of the above zoning change property. I plan to attend the meeting and present
my concerns. If I am unable to attend, I hope this letter will act as my proxy and spur the discussion on.
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1. The elevation of the property is significant and no attention to a retaining wall is noted. The water nm off has
already changed my pond It is illegal for the western properties to change the flow of water to or from my pond
The subsequent landsIide effect more that detracts from my plOvdty and endangers those on the property.
2. I will present pictures taken at other diSCOWIt tire locations to draw atteDtion to the debris. Combine this with
the elevation and the combination will roll tires toward my house some 800 feet away.
The only acceptable proposal would:
1. survey the elevation for water nm off and ground stability.
2. a retaining wall sufficient by engineering standards to with stand the Texas floods common to the area.
3. the retaining wall must be esthetic (City and/or State construction standards), structurally stable and
contiguous to keep all falling or blown debris west of my property.
I await the engineering study and all three issues addressed.
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CoIleyville, Texas 76034
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4Þartment: City Secretary
Council Meeting Date: 3/13/03
Subject: Appointment to Place 2 on the Keep North Richland Hills Agenda Number: GN 2003-038
Beautiful Commission
The position of Place 2 on the Keep North Richland Hills Beautiful Commission is vacant.
Councilman Scott Turnage is recommending that Mr. Scott Wood be appointed to fill the
unexpired term of Place 2.
Recommendation:
To consider the appointment of Mr. Scott Wood to Place 2 on the Keep North Richland
Hills Beautiful Commission, term expiring 6/30/2004.
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Council Meeting Date: 3/13/2003
Subject: Resolution Urging Federal and State Legislative Bodies Agenda Number: GN 2003-034
To Reauthorize Transportation Funding at Current Levels
For the NETS Program - Resolution No. 2003-027
The Northeast Transportation Service (NETS) is a demand response transportation
service for the elderly and disable in Northeast Tarrant County. North Richland Hills
participates in this program with 8 other Northeast Tarrant County cities, and serves as the
pass through for the states funds to this program. Currently, NETS receives funding from
the Federal Transit Administration, TxDOT, and the member cities.
The Federal appropriation of $260,000 per year for three years was approved as part of
the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21). This funding is contingent on
a $260,000 state and local match. Congress is currently preparing legislation to
reauthorize TEA-21. This resolution urges Congress to include funding for NETS in the
TEA-21 reauthorization.
At the State level, NETS receives approximately $190,000 per biennium. Because of
budgetary concerns, the remaining amount for the current biennium was reduced by
approximately 20%. Governor Perry has asked TXDOT to prepare a budget for the next
.iennium that is 25% lower than the current reduced amount. A reduction in State funding
could also reduce the amount available to match and get all of the available federal
funding.
This resolution urges the federal and state legislative bodies to reauthorize funds at the
current level. Staff from the NETS member cities have been in touch with the Federal and
State legislative delegation. Passage of this resolution will further voice our concern over
this issue.
RECOMMENDA TION:
Approve Resolution No. 2003-027 urging legislators to reauthorize NETS funding at
current levels.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2003-027
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS URGING THE
FEDERAL AND STATE LEGISLATIVE BODIES TO REAUTHORIZE THE CURRENT
LEVEL OF FUNDING FOR NORTHEAST TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the Northeast Transportation service is a demand response
transportation service that that serves the transportation needs of senior citizens and
persons with disabilities in eight Northeast Tarrant County cities; and
WHEREAS, the City of North Richland Hills, Texas has participated in the
Northeast Transportation Service since 1991; and
WHEREAS, the Northeast Transportation Service provides approximately 13,000
trips per year to persons who may not otherwise have transportation for purposes such
as medical appointments, employment, educational pursuits or grocery shopping;
WHEREAS, funding is provided by the Federal government, the State of Texas,
and the participating cities
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,., service;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the
City of North Richland Hills, Texas:
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That the City of North Richland Hills urges the Federal and State legislative
bodies to reauthorize the current level of funding for the Northeast Transportation
Service.
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A copy of the resolution shall be sent to the elected lawmakers representing the
City's interests at the State and Federal level.
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APPROVED:
Oscar Trevino, Mayor
ATTEST:
Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
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D.rtment: Administration
Council Meeting Date: 03/13/03
Subject: Resolution Supporting Efforts to Preserve Eagle Mountain Agenda Number: GN 2003-036
Lake State Park - Resolution No. 2003-030
Attached is a resolution supporting the efforts of the Tarrant County Commissioners Court
to save 400 acres of park land bordering Eagle Mountain Lake. The property was
purchased 23 years ago with the intent of making it a state park. The Texas Parks and
Wildlife Department, stating financial constraints, has been considering selling the park
land to developers.
Tarrant County, with a population 1.5 million people does not have a single state park to
serve its residents. After public input, the Tarrant County Commissioners Court requested
that the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department delay any decision on the sale of the Eagle
Mountain Lake State Park for 60 days and also made a commitment to provide up to $1
million in actual and/or in-kind improvements to the park if the State would retain
ownership of the property.
The Tarrant County Commissioners Court has requested that North Richland Hills and
other Tarrant County cities support a resolution preserving Eagle Mountain Lake State
Park as a public use recreational area.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Resolution Number 2003-030 supporting efforts to preserve Eagle Mountain Lake
State Park.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2003-030
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, REQUESTING THE TEXAS PARKS
AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT RETAIN OWNERSHIP OF EAGLE
MOUNTAIN STATE PARK FOR USE AS A PUBLIC RECREATIONAL
AREA.
WHEREAS, The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department bought the 400 acres
bordering on Eagle Mountain Lake in Northeast Tarrant County 23 years ago for $3.9
million with the intent of making it a state park; and
WHEREAS, Tarrant County is the third most populous county in the State, but
none of Texas' more than 120 state parks is located here, while other urban counties
have thousands of acres of state park land; and
WHEREAS, although some critics of the park system have indicated that one of
its major failings is lack of parks in heavily populated areas, no funding was ever
approved to develop the Tarrant County property; and
WHEREAS, although the State has indicated that neighbors have opposed
_development of the park, it is now apparent that neighbors support the development of
the park; and
WHEREAS, by a unanimous vote, the Tarrant County Commissioners Court has
asked the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to delay any decision on the sale of
Eagle Mountain Lake State Park for 60 days; and
WHEREAS, Tarrant County has also made a commitment to provide up to $1
million in actual and/or in-kind improvements for hiking and biking trails - if the State
would retain ownership of the property; and
WHEREAS, if the State is not satisfied with this offer, Tarrant County has invited
it to make a counter offer.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS do hereby support the efforts of the Tarrant
County Commissioners Court to save Eagle Mountain State Park as a public use
recreational area.
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PASSED AND APPROVED this 13th day of March, 2003.
APPROVED:
Oscar Trevino, Mayor
ATTEST:
Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Greg Vick, Assistant City Manager
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Department: Public Works
Council Meeting Date: 03/13/03
Subject: Approve "No Parking Anytime" Zone at Holiday Lane
And NE Loop 820 - Ordinance No. 2692
GN 2003-037
Agenda Number:
The Public Works Department is recommending that "No Parking Anytime" signs be
installed along the west side of Holiday Lane from the intersection of Northeast Loop 820
for 70 feet south, measured from the curb line of the Northeast Loop 820 service road,
south side.
Vehicles that are left parked along this section of Holiday Lane create traffic congestion for
motorists traveling southbound on Holiday Lane. These parked vehicles block the
southbound through lane of Holiday Lane, which cause motorists to stop and block the
intersection of Holiday Lane and Northeast Loop 820. The establishment of a "No Parking
Anytime" zone will keep traffic flowing smoothly through the intersection and eliminate any
conflict for potential traffic accidents due to parked vehicles near the intersection.
The Police Department is in agreement with the no parking zone.
Recommendation: To approve Ordinance No. 2692.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2692
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 16 OF THE NORTH RICHLAND
HILLS CODE OF ORDINANCES AND PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE
WEST SIDE OF HOLIDAY LANE NORTH OF A POINT 70 FEET SOUTH OF
ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTH SIDE OF LOOP 820 SERVICE ROAD;
ESTABLISHING A PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, it has been determined by City staff that parking at the location hereinafter
described creates unacceptable traffic hazards; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND
HILLS, TEXAS.
Section 1:
THAT Chapter 16 of the North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances is hereby
amended by adding thereto a new Section 16-68 which shall read as follows:
"Sec. 16-68 On-Street Parking Prohibited.
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Section 3:
Section 4:
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(a) The parking of any vehicle at the following location is prohibited:
(1)
West side of Holiday Lane, ffom a point 70 feet south of its intersections
with the south side of Northeast Loop 820 Service Road to such
intersection.
(b)
Signs prohibiting such no parking areas shall be erected prior to enforcement of
this provision."
Anyperson, firm or corporation violating Section 16-68(a) ofthe North Richland
Hills Code of Ordinances shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon [mal
conviction thereof fined in an amount not to exceed Two Hundred Dollars
($200.00). Each day any such violation shall be allowed to continue shall
constitute a separate violation and punishable hereunder.
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.
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately upon passage.
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AND IT IS SO ORDAINED.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 13th day of March, 2003.
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
By:
ATTEST:
Oscar Trevino, Mayor
Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
George A. Staples, Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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artment: Administration
Council Meeting Date: 3/13/03
Subject: Approve Recommendations for Naming of the Four
Neighborhood Parks - Resolution No. 2003-033
Agenda Number: GN 2003-039
On March 3, 2003 the Public Facility Naming Committee met and reviewed the possible
names for parks. The committee recommended the following names for parks that are
planned to be under construction or presently under construction. The following are
recommended names for four of the seven neighborhood parks.
Neighborhood Park
Amundson Park
Holiday Industrial park site
Forest Glenn East park site
Mullendore Elementary site
Recommended Name
Dick Faram Park
Liberty Park
Tommy and Sue Brown Park
Kay Granger Park at Mullendore Elementary School
The Naming Board's action was forwarded to the Park and Recreation Board for
consideration. The Park board considered these recommendations at their March 5
.meeting and concurred unanimously with the four recommendations. The Park Board also
ok action on the three additional parks, but that information will be presented to the
Naming Board before coming to City Council.
Background:
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Mr. Faram served on the North Richland Hills City Council from 1965-1972. Part of that
time he also served as the Mayor Pro Tern. Mr. Faram was elected as the Mayor of North
Richland Hills and served from 1974-1976 and again as Mayor from 1978-1984 totaling
eight years as Mayor. Mr. Faram worked hard to get funding for the highway interchange
of Loop 820 and Grapevine Highway that has just recently been completed. He also spear
headed development of Rufe Snow Drive, and was heavily involved in negotiations that led
to North Richland Hills getting water from the Trinity River Authority. Mr. Faram was also
involved with youth and coaching youth associations as well as encouraging other people
in this area. Mr. Faram moved to North Richland Hills in 1959.
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aommv and Sue Brown moved to North Richland Hills in 1959. Mr. Brown was elected
ayor of North Richland Hills In 1988 and served five terms. After five terms he decided to
retire. He was the past president of the Tarrant County Mayors Council. He has served
on the Texas Municipal League Board of Directors, our area's RTC for several years, and
served on numerous other state and regional organizations. Mr. Brown stressed the
importance of business and economic growth and during his early years in office, became
a leader for this and encouraged Council and staff to become known as a "pro-business"
community. During Mayor Brown's tenure, the first Park Master Plan was developed and
the sales tax for Park and Recreational Development was approved to finance
development of our park system and such facilities as NRH20. Mr. Brown also served as
the chairman of the North Richland Hills Park and Recreation Facilities Development
Corporation. The first Crime Control District was held in North Richland Hills during his
tenure and leadership. Sue Brown also has contributed positively to numerous activities in
North Richland hills, most notable being her service with the Food Pantry at the
Community Enrichment Center, where she has worked as a volunteer and leader for
years. Her tireless service as a volunteer as well as coordinator for the fund-raising events
for Northeast Richland Lions Club has been seen for several years. These contributions to
North Richland Hills and our area have certainly shown her concern for youth and people
in need. Tommy and Sue Brown have been considerate people that always looked out for
North Richland Hills and looked for ways to improve North Richland Hills. They continue to
live in North Richland Hills and be very active in the community.
Kay Granger has served on the City Council and as a Mayor of Fort Worth and is presently
_erving as the City of North Richland Hills and surrounding cities U.S. Congresswoman.
She has distinguished herself in Congress by her service on numerous important
committees and by demonstrating significant national leadership qualities. Mullendore
Elementary is named for Kay Granger's mother who was a principal at Mullendore
Elementary School and Kay Granger also taught at Richland High School.
Libertv Park is being proposed to recognize the contributions and sacrifice of our public
safety, military personnel and others have made to our country, especially in follow-up to
the September 11, 2001 tragedy. It is also to celebrate and dedicate our 50th anniversary
of North Richland Hills as a city,
Recommendation:
To name the Holiday Industrial park site Liberty Park, to name Amundson Main Street Park
Dick Faram Park, to name the Forest Glenn East park site Tommy and Sue Brown Park
and the Mullendore Elementary site be named Kay Granger Park at Mullendore
Elementary School.
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Whereas, the Public Naming Facility Committee met and reviewed park names
for four of the seven neighborhood parks; and
Whereas, the recommendations of the Public Naming Facility Committee were
forwarded to the Park and Recreation Board for their comments and approval; and
Whereas, the Park and Recreation Board concur with the name suggestions and
unanimously recommend the following names:
Amundson Park be named Dick Faram Park
Holiday Industrial park site be named Libertv Park
Forest Glenn East park site be named Tommv and Sue Brown Park
Mullendore Elementary site be named Kay Granger Park at Mullendore Elementary
School
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Whereas, the City Council concur with the recommendations.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that City Council approves the
recommendations of the Public Naming Facility Committee and Park and Recreation
Board.
APPROVED:
Oscar Trevino, Mayor
ATTEST:
Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
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Department: Administration
Council Meeting Date: 3/13/03
Subject: Acceptance of 4(F) Reports for Community Center and
Richland Tennis Center - Resolution No. 2003-025
Agenda Number: GN 2003-040
Background: The Texas Department of Transportation is required by federal Regulations
to do "4F" reviews when Federal money is used on highway projects that take property
from publicly owned recreation use land. The 4F document is supposed to describe the
property, its uses, and the impact the taking will have on its use. It is also required to
describe mitigation efforts as well as options and alternatives to the highway expansion.
Late last year the staff came to agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation
(TxDOT) regarding the 4(F) for the community center. In late December and early January
we came to agreement on issues relating to the Richland Tennis Center. After agreement
was reached, the 4F evaluation for the Richland Tennis Center was sent to the Texas
Parks and Wildlife Department, because the facility involves Texas Parks and Wildlife
Department grant money. On the 21st of February the City received a letter from Texas
Parks and Wildlife indicating they concur with the proposed mitigation measures for the
Richland Tennis Center project. Our understanding from TxDOT is the next step is for the
City to review and accept the reports. Once acceptance takes place then TxDOT will get
FHWA approval for further processing and initiate the public hearing process. Right-of-
- way acquisition process can occur after the public hearing and final approval from FHWA
- is received.
The reports are attached and have been reviewed by the City and TxDOT. The process
involved many changes from the original documents that we believe are favorable to the
City. As you may recall the City had a sound study completed for the Richland Tennis
Center. As a result of that study, additional language was inserted and TxDOT agreed to
install a 10-foot masonry wall along the fence line of the tennis center, and to allow the City
to consider paying additional funds for higher walls along the northern shoulder of the
westbound freeway lanes of the new expanded Loop 820. We believe this will be helpful
in dealing with the perception of additional traffic and noise that might have a negative
impact on the patrons of the Richland Tennis Center.
After the City takes action on these documents, TxDOT will then begin to have the public
hearings and right-of-way acquisition process. We anticipate the right-of-way acquisition
process for the City will not only involve these two facilities, but also City Hall. Because
City Hall is not a recreation facility it did not have a 4F requirement.
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e Community Center: The city was successful in reducing the amount of right-of-way taken,
and allowing the continued use of the drive in front of the building. Section IV is designed
to mention the physical impacts of the property and addresses items such as lane
elevations, amount of land being taken (.521 acres), proximity of the new lanes to the
building, sign and canopy impacts, loss of parking spaces (70), and handicapped entry
access.
Richland Tennis Center: The City was successful in getting TxDOT to install a 10-foot high
masonry wall that will run parallel to the southern fence. The amount of right-of-way to be
taken is .58 acres. This land belongs to BISD who should be fairly compensated for the
taking. TxDOT is required to compensate the City for its recreation lease loss of land by
replacing the land loss, probably on a square foot basis. We have recommended receiving
additional land on the east end of the community center property.
Summary: The 4(F) review is required by Federal regulations when publicly owned
recreation use land is taken using Federal funds. The document is intended to address
the impacts and potential mitigation. We have attempted to work with TxDOT in achieving
mutually agreeable language to allow the Loop 820 project to move forward. We believe
these documents achieve that goal.
Please call if you have any questions regarding the reports.
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Approve Resolution No. 2003-025 accepting the 4(F) reports.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2003-025
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND
HILLS, TEXAS, that:
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The City Manager be, and is hereby, authorized to execute the Acceptance of 4(F)
Reports for Community Center and Richland Tennis as the act and deed of the City.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 13th day of March, 2003.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
Oscar Trevino, Mayor
Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
George A. Staples, City Attorney
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PROGRAMMATIC 4(f) EVALUATION
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS TENNIS CENTER
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS
FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ON
INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 820
FROM INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 35W TO STATE HIGHWAY 26
CSJ NOS. 0008-14-058 & 0008-14-059
INTRODUCTION
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is preparing this document in
response to Section 4(f) of the U.S. Department of Transportation Act (49 USC 303),
which states...
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...the Secretary [of Transportation] may approve a
transportation program or project... requiring the use of
publicly owned land of a public park, recreation area, or
wildlife and waterfowl refuge of national, State, or local
significance, or land of an historic site of national, State, or
local significance (as determined by the Federal, State, or
local officials having jurisdiction over the park, area, refuge,
or site) only if -( 1 ) there is no feasible and prudent alternative
to using that land; and (2) the program or project includes all
possible planning to minimize harm to the park, recreational
area, wildlife and waterfowl refuge, or historic site resulting
from such use.
The regulations implementing Section 4(f) state that..."Any use of lands from a section
4(f) property shall be evaluated early in the development of the action when alternatives
to the proposed action are under study." (23 CFR771.135 (b)). The evaluation..."must
demonstrate that there are unique problems or unusual factors involved in the use of
alternatives that avoid these properties or that the cost, social, economic, and
environmental impacts, or community disruption resulting from such alternatives reach
extraordinary magnitudes." (23 CFR 771.135 (a)(2)). Use of a Section 4(f) property
occurs "(i) When land is permanently incorporated into a transportation facility (ii) when
there is a temporary occupancy of land that is adverse in terms of the statute's
preservationist purposes...or (iii) when there is a constructive use of the land." (23 CFR
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This programmatic 4(f) evaluation discusses the Richland Tennis Center in North
Richland Hills, Texas. The Tennis Center is directly impacted by the proposed
expansion of Interstate Highway (IH) 820 in North Richland Hills. The programmatic
approach (as opposed to an Individual 4(f) evaluation) is based on the existence of a
recurring set of circumstances that allows for the requisite 4(f) determinations to be
made on a programmatic rather than a project-by-project basis. This nationwide
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evaluation can be used for minor involvements with public parks and recreational areas
when an existing highway facility is being improved; only minor amounts of parkland
adjacent to the existing highway are proposed for use; and the official with jurisdiction
over the Section 4(f) land agrees, in writing, with the assessment of the project impacts
and mitigation measures.
When parkland has been acquired or developed with funds from the Land and Water
Conservation Fund Act of 1965, and this land is required for the highway improvements,
a Section 6(f) evaluation must also be performed. Special coordination and approval
from the National Park Service (NPS) and the Department of the Interior (DOl) is
necessary to satisfy Section 6(f) requirements. No Land and Water Conservation Fund
Act monies were used on the Richland Tennis Center (RTC).
I. PROPOSED ACTION
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The proposed action is the expansion of IH 820 in Tarrant County, Texas between IH
35W (western terminus) and SH 26 (eastern terminus), a distance of approximately 6
miles (9.65 kilometers) (see Figure 1, Site Location Map). This portion of IH 820 is the
northeast quadrant of "a loop that encircles the City of Fort Worth and is known locally as
the "Northeast Loop". The project will widen the existing four-lane roadway to eight to
ten main lanes with one to two ramp auxiliary lanes and include the complete
reconstruction of the IH 820/IH 35W interchange, as well as the reconstruction of grade
separations at several cross streets. In addition, two railroad bridges that cross over IH
820 will be reconstructed.
The Preferred Alternative provides for three 12-foot (3.6-meter) wide eastbound and
westbound frontage lanes. There will be four to five 12-foot (3.6-meter) wide eastbound
and westbound main lanes with 10-foot (3.0-meter) wide inside and outside shoulders.
A single lane reversible high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane will be provided from west
of IH 35W to the east end of the project. The HOV lane will be 12-foot wide (3.6-meter)
with 6-foot (1.8-meter) wide shoulders. The direction of travel on the HOV lane will be
eastbound in the morning peak hour and westbound in the afternoon peak hour.
II. PURPOSE AND NEED
The Purpose and Need for the IH 820 improvements are summarized below based on
more detailed text provided in the environmental assessment (EA). The purpose of the
project is to improve mobility throughout the corridor in order to relieve existing traffic
congestion, promote local traffic circulation, and accommodate both future single
occupancy and high occupancy vehicular users. The need for the project is discussed
below.
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The project is needed to respond to rapid population growth in two nearby areas: the
SH 121 Corridor from Dallas/Fort Worth (D/FW) Airport north to McKinney; and the
Alliance Sector on IH 35W at Alliance Airport in north Tarrant County and south Denton
County. In addition to these two high growth areas that are accessible via IH 820,
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population growth in the northeast Tarrant County communities that abut or are near the
project area has also been quite rapid. North Richland Hills, Haltom City, north Fort
Worth, as well as communities farther north such as Southlake, Watauga, and Keller
have all experienced rapid growth in the last decade.
Because of the region's rapid growth, the Year 2000 Average Daily Traffic (ADT) on this
section of IH 820 is 137,000 while the Year 2020 ADT is expected to be 211,300. The
existing freeway does not provide adequate traffic capacity for the existing traffic
demand. The project is needed to accommodate existing and future traffic demand.
The project is also needed to accommodate changes in land use that are presently
occurring in its vicinity, where vacant land abutting the project is rapidly being
developed with commercial uses such as restaurants, hotels, and offices. In addition,
the project will respond to the changing access needs of drivers to enter and exit IH
820. Access will be significantly improved by providing frontage roads in areas that
currently do not have them.
Furthermore, the existing four-lane facility was constructed from approximately 1963
through 1967 and does not meet current design and safety standards nor does it meet
the needs of the existing traffic demands.
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III.
THE SECTION 4(F) PROPERTY
A. Description of the Property
The Richland Tennis Center (RTC) at 7111 North East Loop is part of a 41.4-
acre (16.8 hectare) parcel on the northwest corner of IH 820 and Holiday Lane.
The parcel consists of Richland High School and the RTC. The school surrounds
the RTC to the north and east, while the IH 820 westbound frontage road abuts
the RTC to the south. Quentin's Crossing apartments are adjacent to the RTC
on the west. Most of the 41 acres (16.8 hectare) are devoted to the school and
its associated grounds including a running track, but the RTC comprises 7.6
acres (3,1 hectare),
B. Current Ownership and Use
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Birdville Independent School District (BISD) owns the land where the RTC is
located. The City of North Richland Hills leases the land from BISD through a
long-term (approximately 25-30 year) lease. The improvements were designed
and constructed by the City and are owned by the City. BISD and the RTC have
a close, cooperative relationship. The three funding sources were: state funds
(Texas Parks and Wildlife Department grant, utilizing local park funds), BISD
funds, and City of North Richland Hills sales tax revenue. The cost of the RTC
was approximately $2 million, of which BISD paid approximately $300,000. The
facility was constructed in 1998.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) funds were in the form of a
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grant that was used for several items including the RTC. The grant provided
funding towards RTC construction, development of nearby athletic fields, and
construction of an observation deck at a nearby wetland that BISD donated to the
City. The athletic fields and wetland are not on the RTC site and will not be
affected by the IH 820 expansion. They are located on Calloway Branch
northeast of the RTC/school complex. The TPWD grant requires a 1: 1
substitution of land for all property converted from recreational use.
The RTC is used as a recreational type of Section 4(f) resource. Existing
facilities at the RTC consist of: 16 tennis courts including a sunken championship
court; a 3,000-square foot (275-square meters) building with a pro shop, rest
rooms, locker areas, three offices, a meeting room; and two storage sheds.
There is also a playground at the east end of the facility. The playground
contains three slides, four climbing structures, one tic-tac toe game with rotating
blocks, and two benches (see Figure 2, Site Plan).
Available activities that occur at the RTC consist of programs, leagues, drill
sessions, tournaments, matches, clinics, and group and private lessons. The
following list contains activities from the fall 1999 and spring 2000 calendar of
events:
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· Richland High School matches
· Birdville ISD Middle School tournament
· Junior Lessons and Programs (4 years to 18 years with wide variety of skill
levels. )
· Men's and Women's Adult Lessons and Programs (wide variety of skill levels)
· USA Team Tennis program (inter-club program)
· Fort Worth Tennis Association "Major Zone"
· UST A/USPT A leagues
· NTRP rating clinic
· NETT spring tournament
· Fort Worth Area Training Center
· Mid Cities Circuit Tournament
· NAIA Regional Tournament
· Corporate Challenge
· North Richland Hills Open Adult and Junior Tournaments
· UST A NJTL Regional Rally
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Most of the activities and special events are tennis related. The Fort Worth
Regional Solar Car Race was held at the RTC in April 2000. In addition to the
usual summer programs, RTC offers six one-week children's tennis camps in the
summer for kids 10-18 years old. The hours are 8:30 am to 1 :30 pm. The
camps include drills, conditioning, match play, video analysis, and tournament
play. The campers bring a sack lunch every day and on one of the five days,
take a trip to the NRH20 Family Water Park, located approximately 4 miles (6.45-
kilometer) away on SH 26.
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The regular hours of operation at the RTC are Monday - Thursday 8 am - 10:30
pm; Friday and Saturday 8 am - 8 pm; and Sunday 1 :00 pm - 6:00 pm.
The North Richland Hills Park and Recreation Department does not have plans
to expand the facilities offered at the RTC.
C. Access
Citizens of North Richland Hills and the surrounding communities use the RTC.
In fiscal year 1998/1999, 7,476 people were either enrolled in facility programs or
used the facility. Frequency of use figures for the same time period were 27,135
people. Vehicular access to the RTC is provided from Reynolds Drive off the
westbound IH 820 frontage road. There are 58 parking spaces at the RTC, as
well as shared parking with the high school to the north. Primary public access
to the facility is through the pro shop and the gates on both sides of the RTC (see
Figure 2, Site Plan).
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Pedestrians from the adjacent high school also access the facility. Trail access
to the RTC is provided by the North Electric Trail, a two-mile (3.2-kilometer)
concrete multi-use trail within the TXU transmission easement ·,that connects the
high school/RTC complex with the NRH20 Family Water Park. The
trail/transmission easement is adjacent to the school's north property line on Dick
Lewis Drive. The trailhead is at the northeast corner of Dick Lewis Drive and
Holiday Lane. The North Electric Trail connects the RTC to a complete network
of off-road trails in accordance with the City-Wide Trail System Master Plan.
The tennis courts are physically and visually separated from the westbound
frontage road by a grassy strip of land and fencing. The grassy strip contains
several young trees and an irrigation system. The fencing consists of a ten-foot
(3.0-meter) high, black, vinyl-coated chain link fence. A black windscreen is
mounted on the inside of the fence so that tennis court activity cannot be
observed from outside the courts. There are five padlocked pedestrian gates
from some of the courts to the grassy strip. According to the City, tennis players
and RTC staff use the gates for ball retrieval. The gates are not used for public
access to the courts from the frontage road. The grassy strip of land is
essentially an un-used portion of the facility and is not for watching games or
access from the frontage road.
D. Relationship to Other Similarly Used Lands
Summer campers attending the North Richland Hills Recreation Center on the
south side of the freeway use the RTC for tennis. Also, the NRH20 Family Water
Park allows tennis campers to visit the water park one day as part of their tennis
camp experience,
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RTC has a very strong cooperative relationship with the Birdville ISD (BISD).
RTC's BISD Middle School Program is a before-school program that meets at
7:30 am five days a week when school is in session. Richland High School
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reserves eight tennis courts for use during normal school hours for varsity and
junior varsity practices and matches. The high school also hosts numerous high
school tournaments at the RTC, as previously discussed under III. B Current
Ownership and Use,
Four tennis centers are within 10-15 miles (16.1-24.2 meters) of the RTC,
including the Hurst Tennis Center, Sotogrande Tennis Center, Colleyville Tennis
Courts, and Southlake Tennis Courts. RTC cooperates with these centers when
there are court conflicts or tournament numbers warrant use of additional courts.
E. Applicable Clauses About Ownership.
The City and BISD are party to a joint ownership agreement. The agreement
specifically states that BISD uses eight courts throughout the school year and
hosts several tournaments each year at the facility. BISD is also obligated for
maintenance resurfacing of four courts. The City has ultimate decision on use of
the facility.
F. Unusual Characteristics of the Property that Reduce or Enhance Value
There are none known.
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IMPACTS ON THE SECTION 4(F) PROPERTY
The portion of the RTC required for the proposed project is immediately adjacent to the
existing westbound frontage road, on the south side of the facility. This area is a grassy
strip of land between the frontage road and the RTC's chain link fence, where errant
balls hit from adjacent tennis courts land. The gates in the southernmost courts provide
access for ball retrieval. The amount of right-of-way taking varies from 11.7 feet (3.56
meters) to 27.7 feet (8.45 meters) in width and extends the entire length of the property
along the south side of the RTC. The right of way will be required to allow the
westbound frontage road to be reconstructed near this location. The frontage road will
be closer to the tennis courts, than the existing frontage road, by approximately the
same distances as the width of right of way taking. The border width between the
frontage road and right of way line will remain approximately 20 feet (6.0 meters). The
westbound entrance ramp located near the eastern limits of the RTC will be removed
with the plan. Traffic movements from the cross street of Holiday Lane currently using
this ramp, will travel the frontage road adjacent the entire length of the facility, and enter
the freeway further west of the RTC. The grassy area contains several small trees and
an irrigation system. Existing and proposed right of way (ROW) is shown on Figure 2,
Site Plan. The total acreage of the facility that is needed for the proposed project is
0.58 acre (0.23 hectare) or 7.6 % of the RTC grounds.
Total Size of Section 4(f) Site
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Maximum to be Acauired
0.58 acre (0.23 hectare) or 7.6%
If the school is included in the acreage calculation, the total size of the Section 4(f)
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resource is 41.4 acres (16.8 hectare) and the maximum to be acquired is 0.58 acre
(0.23 hectare) or 1.4%. Taking 7.6% of the RTC property that is already outside the
fence line and adjacent to the roadway will not impair the use of the facility. No tennis
courts or other facilities would be required and the RTC will still be useable by the
public.
Concerns were raised by North Richland Hills staff members regarding the economic
viability of the facility based on the potential for traffic generated noise impacts.
Therefore, a traffic noise analysis was performed. The analysis for the RTC included
calculations. of the existing (2000) and predicted (2020) noise levels at representative
worst-case locations. This modeling indicated the proposed project will result in no
perceptible increase in noise levels at the RTC. This can be attributed to proposed
design elements that include an increase in the elevation of the main lanes and an
increase in the number of solid concrete traffic rail that act as barriers. The barriers
serve to offset/minimize the harm that may otherwise have resulted from an increase in
noise levels due to the projected increase in traffic volumes.
While the noise study indicates no perceptible increase, the city was still concerned with
the perception of the patrons to the RTC because the frontage road and main lanes will
be closer than what is the current scenario. Therefore, there is a perceived noise
impact based on utilizing the sense of eyesight over hearing.
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AVOIDANCE ALTERNATIVES
A. No-Build
The No-Build alternative would result in no improvements being made to IH 820
and no impacts to the RTC. This alternative is not feasible or prudent because it
would not: 1) address the additional capacity required for existing and future
traffic demands due to the rapid population growth in the general area and in the
communities adjacent to IH 820; 2) address the dramatic changes in land use
that the project area has experienced as the population has increased; 3) meet
the additional access needs that the changes in land use and growing population
have caused; and 4) upgrade the roadway to meet current design and safety
standards.
B. Shifting the Road South
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Shifting the project south to avoid the RTC was considered and eliminated
because it would affect properties on the south side of IH 820, including the
North Richland Hills Community Center, which contains the North Richland Hills
Recreation Center (NRHCC), a Section 4(f) resource. This avoidance alternative
would result in unique problems in that the unusual situation of avoiding one 4(f)
facility (the RTC on the north side of the roadway) would lead to greater impacts
at another 4(f) facility (the NRHCC on the south side of the roadway). Other
unique problems associated with this avoidance alternative are the cost and
community disruption caused by relocating the properties that would be affected
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on the south side. Figure 3, Relative Location of 4(f) Facilities, shows the
proximity of the two 4(f) facilities.
C. New Location
Two new location avoidance alternatives that bypass the NRHCC were
considered. Both were discarded because the cost, environmental impact, and
community disruption would reach extraordinary magnitudes and present unique
problems. Neither new location avoidance alternative was considered prudent or
feasible because of the impacts it would cause.
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New location avoidance alternative #1 (the south alternative) would depart the
existing alignment on the west end at approximately Industrial Park Drive at
station 26+000. It would tie back into the existing alignment near Cummins Drive
at station 28+600. It was discarded because it would require the relocation of 89
single-family residences and eight commercial/industrial buildings (see Figure 4
New Location Alternative Alignment 1). Preliminary estimates for the acquisition
of proposed right of way required for the preferred alternative and the avoidance
alternatives were prepared for the limits extending from the Fort Worth and
Southwestern Rail Road to SH 26. Expenses for improvements, damages, and
relocation were considered within the limits used for comparison purposes. The
amount for acquisition of proposed right of way required for the preferred
alternative is approximately $16,000,000. The estimated amount for proposed
right of way acquisition for the south alternative is approximately $45,000,000.
New location avoidance alternative #2 (the north alternative) would depart the
existing alignment on the west end at the Fort Worth and Southwestern Rail
Road at station 25+800. It would tie back into the existing alignment east of SH
26 at approximately station 29+700. It was discarded because it would require
the relocation of 170 single-family residences, 16 multi-family buildings (units per
building unknown) and seven commercial/industrial buildings (see Figure 5 New
Location Alternative Alignment 2). The amount for acquisition of proposed right
of way required for the preferred alternative, for the limits extending from the Fort
Worth and Southwestern Rail Road to SH 26, is approximately $16,000,000.
The estimated amount for proposed right of way acquisition for the north
alternative is approximately $122,000,000.
D. Reduced Width Roadway
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A reduced width roadway was considered and eliminated. Flexibility in the
American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)
design standards has already been applied in the design of the Preferred
Alternative. Reducing the width of the roadway even more than the reduction
already incorporated into the Preferred Alternative would result in a roadway that
would not meet the purpose and need because it would not accommodate: (1)
the projected population growth in the area; (2) Year 2020 traffic projections; (3)
changes in land use; (4) changing access needs; and (5) current design and
safety standards.
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Reducing the width by eliminating the shoulders or employing narrower lanes
would reduce the capacity of the lanes and degrade the level of service, thereby
increasing the level of congestion along the roadway. Reducing the width by
eliminating one lane in each direction would also increase the level of
congestion. Because the project is in a non-attainment area, a reduction in
capacity would not fulfill the project's purpose and need.
VI.
MEASURES TO MINIMIZE HARM
All reasonable attempts were made to minimize the amount of right of way (ROW)
required from the RTC. The following measures to minimize harm were implemented:
· Flexibility in the application of the AASHTO geometric design standards was
incorporated into the design of the Preferred Alternative to reduce the amount of
ROW required at the RTC. For example, the width of the ramp gore areas was
reduced, retaining walls instead of side slopes were utilized, and the frontage
road alignment was modified to follow the main lanes and ramps very closely.
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· To comply with the TPWD grant that partially funded construction of the RTC, .
there will be a 1: 1 substitution of land for all property converted from recreation
use. The property replacement may occur at another City facility besides the
RTC. The location of the substituted land recommended by the City of North
Richland Hills is the vacant lot east of the North Richland Hills Recreation Center.
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· A wall of 10 feet (3.0 meters) in height and approximately 800 feet (240 meters)
long will be constructed in the grassy area between the tennis courts and the
proposed ROW line near the westbound frontage road. This wall will parallel the
existing fence line of the tennis courts, be placed on BISD property, and will have
the ability to have artwork molds built into it. With the barrier located on school
property, the city will be able to maintain the barrier and place banners of events,
etc. should they desire. The city has indicated this wall will relieve safety issues
concerning potential conflicts of increased traffic along the frontage road with
personnel or users of the facility that gather errant balls. It will also provide a
visual barrier for players that may be distracted by increased moving traffic on
the frontage road that will be closer to the courts. The perception of increased
noise levels that patrons to the RTC may feel, because the main lanes and
frontage roads will be closer, may also be lessened. The wall provides a visual
screen that utilizes eye perception over hearing. In addition, the city will be
allowed to fund a visual barrier up to 6 feet (1.8 meters) in height along the main
lanes between stations 27+720 and 28+120. The city will fund the cost of the
difference in the 2'8" traffic rail and the 6' barrier if it chooses to have it built. This
action is proposed to resolve their concerns the RTC may not remain an
economically viable facility because of perceived impacts of traffic generated
noise levels.
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. The irrigation system will be modified for the new configuration and the
vegetative materials lost in the area of concern will be mitigated with similar
species with which the city is in agreement.
The property will be appraised at fair market value and BISD will be offered this
compensation. The compensation will include not only fair. market value for the land
acquired, but also for damages.
VII. AGENCY COORDINATION
Communications with the city of North Richland Hills concerning the Richland Tennis
Center (RTC) have been ongoing since December 1999. With the issues of the North
Richland Hills Recreation Center just southwest of the RTC, it was not realized until
1999 that this property would also be a Section 4(f). In early 2000, an informal request
for information was made concerning the RTC. Since then, TxDOT has been
communicating with the city about both the RTC and the Recreation Center at the same
time. In March 2001, TxDOT representatives presented the city with a proposal that
would take property from the RTC location and the Recreation Center. TxDOT
indicated that, due to the geometry changes of the main lanes and the added barriers to
the proposed facility, noise levels at the RTC would actually decrease slightly but not
enough to be perceivable. The city felt that there should be some type of protection
between the tennis court fences and the curb of the frontage roads. In June 2001,
TxDOT met with city representatives again and indicated that an eight-foot (2.4-meters)
high wall as a safety/visual barrier and some aesthetics along the wall would be
provided. The wall would be at the proposed ROW line. Since that meeting, the city
has indicated it is having a noise study performed to determine the impacts due to
sound on the RTC. On December 12, 2001 a meeting was held to explain in detail the
results of the noise analysis performed by TxDOT to city personnel. This study
compares modeled existing and future noise levels and depicts that future noise levels
are not expected to increase over existing levels. The results of the city's noise analysis
were presented to TxDOT on April 10, 2002. Their analysis compared measured
existing levels with modeled future levels, indicating that some courts would see an
increase in noise levels. The results greatly mimic the noise study performed by
TxDOT, in that future levels would remain the same or decrease when compared to
existing levels for noise receptors representing a majority of the courts, After the
meeting in April of 2002, discussions with City personnel centered on ways to resolve
the issues between the two noise studies. The City staff members were still concerned
with the visual appearance of the elevated main lanes and the perceived noise impact.
A proposal to extend the wall between the ROWand fence of the tennis courts to 10
feet (3.0 meters) in height was offered and the city requested the option of funding a
visual barrier along the main lanes. The barrier along the main lanes could extend up to
approximately 330 feet (100 meters) beyond the western and eastern limits of the tennis
courts. In July 2002, the city verbally agreed with the proposed wall of 10 feet (3.0
meters) in height at the ROWand indicated they may fund the portion of the barrier
above the 2'8" traffic rail along the main lanes, should the city decide to build the
additional height. They also verbally agreed to maintain the wall adjacent to the ROW if
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it is constructed on their property. In January 2003, the Draft Programmatic 4(f)
Evaluation was forwarded to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) for their
review. In February 2003, TPWD recognized that replacement of the property used for
highway purposes will occur at the North Richland Hills Recreation Center or another
site mutually agreed upon by the City of North Richland Hills and TxDOT, concurred
that the proposed mitigation measures are acceptable for the project, and asked to be
kept advised on the project status. Their letter is attached in the appendix indicating
agency coordination.
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PROGRAMMATIC 4(f) EVALUATION
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS COMMUNITY CENTER
CITY OF NORTH RICH LAND HILLS
TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS
FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ON
INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 820
FROM INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 35W TO STATE HIGHWAY 26
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INTRODUCTION
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is preparing this document in
response to Section 4(f) of the U.S. Department of Transportation Act (49 USC 303),
which states...
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...the Secretary [of Transportation] may approve a transportation
program or project... requiring the use of publicly owned land of a public
park, recreation· area, or wildlife and waterfowl refuge of national, State, or
local significance, or land of an historic site of national, State, or local
significance (as determined by the Federal, State, or local officials having
jurisdiction over the park, area, refuge, or site) only if -(1) there is no
feasible and prudent alternative to using that land; and (2) the program or
project includes all possible planning to minimize harm to the park,
recreational area, wildlife and waterfowl refuge, or historic site resulting
from such use.
The regulations implementing Section 4(f) state that..."Any use of lands from a section
4(f) property shall be evaluated early in the development of the action when alternatives
to the proposed action are under study." (23 CFR771.135 (b)). The evaluation..."must
demonstrate that there are unique problems or unusual factors involved in the use of
alternatives that avoid these properties or that the cost, social, economic, and
environmental impacts, or community disruption resulting from such alternatives reach
extraordinary magnitudes." (23 CFR 771.135 (a)(2)). Use of a Section 4(f) property
occurs "(i) When land is permanently incorporated into a transportation facility (ii) when
there is a temporary occupancy of land that is adverse in terms of the statute's
preservationist purposes ...or (iii) when there is a constructive use of the land." (23 CFR
771.135 (p)(1).
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This programmatic 4(f) evaluation discusses the Richland Hills Community Center in
North Richland Hills, Texas, which houses a Recreation Center that is a 4(f) property.
The Community Center's parking lot is adversely affected by the proposed expansion of
Interstate Highway (IH) 820 in North Richland Hills. The programmatic approach (as
opposed to an Individual 4(f) evaluation) is based on the existence of a recurring set of
circumstances that allows for the requisite 4 (f) determinations to be made on a
programmatic rather than a project-by-project basis. This nationwide evaluation can be
used for minor involvements with public parks and recreational areas when an existing
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highway facility is being improved; only minor amounts of parklanq adjacent to the
existing highway are proposed for use; and the official with jurisdiction over the Section·
4(f) land agrees, in writing, with the assessment of the project impacts and mitigation
measures.
When parkland has been acquired or developed with funds from the Land and Water
Conservation Fund Act of 1965, and this land is required for the highway improvements,
a Section 6(f) evaluation must also be performed. Special coordination and approval
from the National Park Service (NPS) and the Department of the Interior (001) is
necessary to satisfy Section 6(f) requirements. No Land and Water Conservation Fund
Act monies were used for purchase of or improvements to the Recreation Center.
I. PROPOSED ACTION
The proposed action is the expansion of IH 820 in Tarrant County, Texas
between IH 35W (western terminus) and SH 26 (eastern terminus), a distance of
approximately 9.65 kilometers (6 miles) (see Figure 1: Site Location Map). This
portion of IH 820 is the northeast quadrant of a loop that encircles the City of Fort
Worth and is known locally as the "Northeast Loop".
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The project will widen the existing four-lane roadway to eight to ten main lanes
with one to two ramp auxiliary lanes and include the complete reconstruction of
the IH 820/IH 35W interchange, as well as the reconstruction of grade
separations at several cross streets. In addition, two railroad bridges that cross
over I H 820 will be reconstructed.
The Preferred Alternative provides for three 3,6-meter (12-foot) wide eastbound
and westbound frontage lanes. There will be four to five 3.6-meter (12-foot) wide
eastbound and westbound main lanes with 3.0-meter (10-foot) wide inside and
outside shoulders. A single lane reversible high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane
will be provided from west of I H 35W to the east end of the project. The HOV
lane will be 3.6-meters (12-feet) wide with 1.8-meter (6-foot) wide shoulders.
The direction of travel on the HOV lane will be eastbound in the morning peak
hour and westbound in the afternoon peak hour.
II. PURPOSE AND NEED
The purpose of the project is to improve mobility throughout the corridor in order
to relieve existing traffic congestion, promote local traffic circulation, and
accommodate both future single occupancy and high occupancy vehicular users.
The project is needed due to the following factors:
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The project is needed to respond to rapid population growth in two nearby areas:
the SH 121 Corridor from Dallas/Fort Worth (D/FW) Airport north to McKinney;
and the Alliance Sector on IH 35W at Alliance Airport in north Tarrant County and
south Denton County.
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In addition to these two high growth areas that are accessible via IH 820,
population growth in the northeast Tarrant County communities that abut or are
near the project area has also been quite rapid. North Richland Hills, Haltom
City, north Fort Worth, as well as communities farther north such as Southlake,
Watauga, and Keller have all experienced rapid growth in the last decade.
Because of the region's rapid growth, the Year 2000 Average Daily Traffic (ADT)
on this section of IH 820 is 137,000 while the Year 2020 ADT is expected to be
211,300. The existing freeway does not provide adequate traffic capacity for the
current traffic demand. The proposed expansion project will accommodate the
expected Year 2020 traffic demand.
The project is also needed to accommodate changes in land use that are
presently occurring in its vicinity, where vacant land abutting the project is rapidly
being developed with commercial uses such as restaurants, hotels, and offices.
In addition, the project will respond to the changing access needs of drivers to
enter and exit IH 820. Access will be significantly improved by providing frontage
roads in areas that currently do not have them.
Furthermore, the existing four-lane facility was constructed from approximately
1963 through 1967 and does not meet current design and safety standards.
III.
THE SECTION 4(F) PROPERTY
A. Description of the Property
The North Richland Hills Community Center (NRHCC) at 6720 Northeast Loop is
a 6.7-acre parcel on the southeast corner of IH 820 and Rufe Snow. It is
bounded by a Mobil service station to the west, residences to the south, an
empty lot used for parking to the east, and the IH 820 eastbound frontage road to
the north (see Figure 2, Existing Site Plan). The mixed-use facility includes a
public library, municipal court, the City of North Richland Hill's Parks Department
administrative offices, City Cable offices, and a Recreation Center. Table 1
presents the area for each use in the Community Center facility:
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Table 1
Building Areas
North Richland Hills Community Center
4(f) Evaluation
Occupant
Library
City Cable
Courts
Parks Administration
Recreation Center
Total
Square Feet (SF)
38,200
3,700
7,400
3,500
36,000
88,800 SF
Percent·
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4
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100%
B, Current Ownership and Use
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A City of North Richland Hills Bond Election provided funding for the acquisition
of the Community Center in 1985. Approximately $4.3 million was allocated for
acquisition and $700,000 for remodeling. There were no Land and Water
Conservation Fund Act monies used in the purchase. The Community Center
was purchased from the Richland Hills Church of Christ after they built a new
facility on a new location. The Richland Hills Church of Christ retained ownership
of the empty lot adjacent to the eastern boundary of the NRHCC. This lot is used
by patrons of the Recreation Center (RC) for parking, The former church building
was remodeled to accommodate its present mixed uses and now consists of two
brick buildings attached by a courtyard and covered breeze way (see Figure 3,
Existing First Floor Plan). The western building houses the Library, Municipal
Court, City Cable, and Parks Department administrative offices, while the eastern
building houses the RC. The RC opened in September 1987.
The RC is used as a recreational type of Section 4(f) resource. Existing facilities
at the RC consist of a gymnasium, an aerobics room, a fitness room, a free
weight room, a lounge, a preschool room, a dance room, a children's multi-
purpose room, a martial arts room, four multi-purpose classrooms, an assembly
room, a massage room, two offices, a registration, check-in, and control center,
and storage closets. The City of North Richland Hills Department of Parks &
Recreation has no plans to expand or reduce the facilities or activities offered at
the RC.
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Available activities that occur at the RC consist of multiple classes or activities
under each of the specific areas (arts/crafts, job skills, etc) listed below:
· Youth Programs - arts/crafts, educational, general programs, kids in
nature, physical development, one day programs, gymnastics, dance, and
youth camps,
· Teens - job skills, outdoor adventure, trips,
· Family - arts/crafts, outdoor adventure.
· Adult Enrichment - communication, pets, arts/crafts, business/finance,
computer, dance, educational, general programs, outdoor adventure,
parenting, physical development, positive lifestyle choices, psycho
spiritual health, writing.
· Health & Fitness - massage, health/fitness, aerobics, jazzercise, baby and
me.
· Athletics - adult volleyball, adult basketball.
In addition to the regularly scheduled, on-going activities listed above, special
events are also held at the RC:
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Daddy/Daughter Valentine Dance - 850 participants
Registration Party - 800 participants
Corporate Challenge - 1,000 participants
Health & Wellness Fair - 500 participants
Six Friday Night Out Teen Dances - 2,400 participants
State Basketball Tournaments - 500 participants
NYSCA Coaches Certifications - 500 participants
Volleyball Leagues - 90 teams, 1,080 participants
Basketball Leagues - 20 teams, 240 participants
Town Hall Meetings - averaging 100 participants
The courtyard between the buildings is the only outside area for activities and
classes associated with the RC. The Courtyard is used for dog obedience
classes, dance classes, preschool activities, youth camps, and Friday Night Out
teen dance.
The regular hours of operation at the RC are Monday - Thursday 8 am - 10 pm;
Friday 8 am - 6 pm; Saturday 9 am - 5 pm; and Sunday 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm.
C. Access
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Citizens of North Richland Hills and surrounding communities use the RC.
Approximately 267,015 people use the facility on an annual basis, including the
above-mentioned special events. In addition to this number, 2,570 reservation
hours were booked in 1999, totaling another 11,566 reservation participants.
Vehicular access to the RC is provided from the west, north and south entrance
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points. Autos traveling east on the frontage road may enter the facility from the
north through four existing curb cuts, directly into the parking lots. Two of these
curb cuts directly access the NRHCC property and will remain open with the
proposed design. The two eastern curb cuts allow entry to the empty church lot
used for parking. Curb cuts to the empty lot at their current location will not be
allowed due to required access control for the relocation of the eastbound
entran'ce ramp in the proposed design. Access to this property would be allowed
by relocating one curb cut to the eastern boundary. Autos on Rufe Snow may
enter from the west via an east-west oriented driveway access road that joins
Rufe Snow just south of the Mobil service station. In addition, autos from the
neighborhood to the south of the facility may enter from the south via Redondo
Street, directly into the parking lot.
Parking spaces are provided on the north, west, south, and east sides of the
facility (see Figure 2, Existing Site Plan previously presented). There are
approximately 337 parking spaces and 12 handicapped spaces, for a total of 349
spaces. Most of the parking spaces are angled to allow for easier entry and exit,
but this requires "one way" flow of traffic in the parking lot.
A drive-through canopy on the north side of the facility provides covered access
at the courtyard between the two buildings. Parking access to the various
departments within the buildings is functional but not evenly distributed
throughout the parking lot. The Library has excess parking on the west side, but
security requirements preclude the Library from being used for pedestrian "flow
through" access to other departments. The RC's public entrance is on the north
side of the building where minimal parking is available. During peak hours, the
north side parking fills first and then the majority of patrons park on the east side
of the building and walk to the north entry.
A large sign pole identifying the facility is located in a parking island on the north
property line, as shown on Figure 2, Existing Site Plan previously presented, Six
light poles in the west portion of the parking area and two in the east portion
provide parking illumination. A 25-foot wide pipeline easement that contains a
fuel pipeline extends along the entire length of the facility within the south
property line, restricting the use of land within the easement to uses that do not
require below grade penetration, such as parking. Small to medium sized trees
are planted on parking islands, courtyards, and along the north side within the IH
820 ROW. Planting areas are also landscaped with shrubs and grasses
throughout. Two trash dumpsters are provided with brick screening walls and the
third is unscreened. The dumpsters are located on the south side of the
buildings.
D. Relationship to Other Similarly Used Lands
The closest comparable facility is five to ten miles away in the City of Hurst. The
RC also houses the Parks and Recreation Department's Administrative Offices
where all park system planning, development, maintenance, and operations and
management occur. All of the City's recreational activities and special events are
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programmed and coordinated by staff who office in the RC.
E, Applicable Clauses About Ownership.
There are none known.
F. Unusual Characteristics of the Property that Reduces or Enhances Value
The property is enhanced by its location on IH 820 in its existing configuration,
which provides a good location, ease of access, marketability, visibility, and
geographic proximity to the many people who travel the freeway. This situation
allows the RC to function more like a regional facility than a neighborhood
recreational facility,
IV. IMPACTS ON THE SECTION 4(F) PROPERTY
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At station 27+400 where the NRHCC is located (see Figure 4, Proposed Roadway
Location in Appendix A), the Preferred Alternative provides for three 3.6-meter (12-foot)
wide eastbound and westbound frontage lanes. There will be five westbound main
lanes and five main lanes with one auxiliary lane eastbound with 3.0-meter (10-foot)
wide inside and outside shoulders. The main lanes are below grade at the west end of
the property and then come up to grade level with the facility as the road continues east.
Also, a single-lane reversible HOV lane will be provided at this location. The HOV lane
will be 3.6 meters (12 feet) wide with 1,8-meter (6-foot) wide shoulders. The direction of
travel on the HOV lane will be eastbound in the morning peak hour and westbound in
the afternoon peak hour. Additional detail about the advantages and disadvantages of
the Preferred Alternative is provided in the environmental assessment (EA),
Flexibility in the application of the American Association of State Highway and
Transportation Officials (AASHTO) geometric design standards has been incorporated
into the design of the Preferred Alternative to reduce the impacts to the NRHCC. In
order to reduce the footprint of the Preferred Alternative at the NRHCC, the eastbound
entrance ramp from Rufe Snow was designed using the flexibility of the geometric
design standards for providing a safe facility.
The portion of the NRHCC that will be required for the proposed project is immediately
adjacent to the south side of IH 820. This area is currently parking lot and landscaping.
The amount of ROW needed varies from 15 feet to 55 feet in width and extends the
entire length of the north property line. Approximately 22,694 SF or 0.521 acres would
be acquired.
Total Size of Section 4(f) Site
6.7 acres
Maximum to be Acquired
0.521 acres or 7.77%
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The eastbound frontage road for IH 820 will be approximately 18 to 24 feet closer to the
NRHCC than with the No Build. The drive-through canopy and the sign pole north of
the buildings will be removed. Approximately 70 parking spaces are located along the
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entire frontage of the NRHCC and will be eliminated. Of the 70 spaces approximately
43 service the RC (3 are handicapped spaces) and the remainder service the Municipal
Courts, City Parks and Recreation Department and Library. The loss of handicapped
parking spaces on the north side will require the RC entrance to be relocated and the
first floor remodeled to insure property entrance control and access meeting the
requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
V. AVOIDANCE ALTERNATIVES
A. No-Build
The No-Build alternative would result in no improvements being made to IH 820
and no impacts to the NRHCC, including the RC. This alternative is not feasible
or prudent because it would not: 1) address the capacity required for existing and
future travel demand due to the rapid population growth in the general area and
in the communities adjacent to IH 820; 2) address the dramatic changes in land
use that the project area has experienced as the population has increased; 3)
meet the additional access needs that the changes in land use and growing
population have caused; and 4) upgrade the roadway to meet current design and
safety standards.
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B.
Shifting the Road North
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Shifting the project north to avoid the NRHCC was considered and eliminated.
The Preferred Alternative encroaches upon six properties on the north side of the
existing facility. Shifting further north would experience worse impacts than the
Preferred Alternative. Some properties adjacent that would require consideration
are: Quentin's Crossing apartments, Ryan's Family Restaurant, Northwood
Plaza strip mall, Pep Boys, Chevron, and the North Richland Hills Tennis Center
(a 4(f) property). Although additional ROW is required from the parking lots or
edges of these properties under the Preferred Alternative, the facilities would not
be displaced (A programmatic 4(f) evaluation of the Tennis Center is provided as
Appendix A of the EA. The Preferred Alternative will result in shaving the
southern edge of the Tennis Center but no tennis courts will be affected).
Shifting the road north would cause the relocation of at least Ryan's Family
Restaurant, Northwood Plaza strip mall, and four to six tennis courts at the
Tennis Center. In addition, shifting the road north would require the relocation of
two high-voltage electric transmission towers, whereas the Preferred Alternative
requires relocation of only one tower. This avoidance alternative would result in
unique problems in that the unusual situation of avoiding one 4(f) facility (the
NRHCC) would lead to greater impacts at another 4 (f) facility (the Tennis
Center). Figure 5 Relative Location of 4(f) Facilities shows the proximity of the
two facilities. Other unique problems associated with this avoidance alternative
are the cost and community disruption caused by relocating Ryan's Family
Restaurant, Northwood Plaza strip mall, and four to six tennis courts at the
Tennis Center.
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C.
New Location
Two new location avoidance alternatives that bypass the NRHCC were
considered. Both were discarded because the cost, environmental impact, and
community disruption would reach extraordinary magnitudes and present unique
problems, Neither new location avoidance alternative. was considered prudent or
feasible because of the impacts it would cause.
New location avoidance alternative #1 (the south alternative) would depart the
existing alignment on the west end at approximately Industrial Park Drive at
station 26+000. It would tie back into the existing alignment near Cummins Drive
at station 28+600. It was discarded because it would require the relocation of 89
single-family residences and eight commercial/industrial buildings (see Figure 6
New Location Alternative Alignment 1). Preliminary estimates for the acquisition
of proposed right of way required for the preferred alternative and the avoidance
alternatives were prepared for the limits extending from the Fort Worth and
Southwestern Rail Road to SH 26. Expenses for improvements, damages, and
relocation were considered within the limits used for comparison purposes. The
amount for acquisition of proposed right of way required for the preferred
alternative is approximately $16,000,000. The estimated amount for proposed
right of way acquisition for the south alternative is approximately $45,000,000.
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New location avoidance alternative #2 (the north alternative) would depart the
existing alignment on the west end at the Fort Worth and Southwestern Rail
Road at station 25+800, It would tie back into the existing alignment east of SH
26 at approximately station 29+700. It was discarded because it would require
the relocation of 170 single-family residences, 16 multi-family buildings (units per
building unknown) and seven commercial/industrial buildings (see Figure 7 New
Location Alternative Alignment 2). The amount for acquisition of proposed right
of way required for the preferred alternative, for the limits extending from the Fort
Worth and Southwestern Rail Road to SH 26, is approximately $16,000,000.
The estimated amount for proposed right of way acquisition for the north
alternative is approximately $122,000,000.
D. Reduced Width Roadway
A reduced width roadway was considered and eliminated. Flexibility in the
AASHTO design standards has already been applied in the design of the
Preferred Alternative. Reducing the width of the roadway even more than the
reduction already incorporated into the Preferred Altemative would result in a
roadway that would not meet the purpose and need because it would not
accommodate: (1) the projected population growth in the area; (2) Year 2020
traffic projections; (3) changes in land use; (4) changing access needs; and (5)
current design and safety standards.
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Reducing the width by eliminating the shoulders or employing narrower lanes
would reduce the capacity of the lanes and degrade the level of service, thereby
increasing the level of congestion along the roadway. Reducing the width by
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eliminating one lane in each direction would also increase the level of
congestion. Because the project is in a non-attainment area, a reduction in
capacity would not fulfill the project's purpose and need.
VI.
MEASURES TO MINIMIZE HARM
All reasonable attempts were made to minimize the amount of right-of-way (ROW)
required from the NRHCC. The following measures to minimize harm were
implemented:
· Flexibility in the application of the AASHTO geometric design standards was
incorporated into the design of the Preferred Alternative to reduce the amount of
ROW required at the NRHCC. For example, the eastbound entrance ramp from
Rufe Snow was designed using less than desirable geometric design standards
by modifying the geometry of the gore (area between the ramp and main lanes or
auxiliary lane).
· The frontage road alignment was modified to curve in closer to the main lanes of
IH 820 in order to reducé the amount of ROW required.
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· The entrance ramp from Rufe Snow to eastbound IH 820 was shortened so that
less ROW was needed in front of the NRHCC.
· The control-of-access (COA) line was moved so that a driveway to the NRHCC
was allowed east of the NHRCC building and west of the Rufe Snow entrance
ramp.
· The width of the parkway between the back of curb and the ROW line was
reduced from 6.0 meters (19.7 feet) to 4.6 meters (15.0 feet) at the NRHCC. This
allows circulation of traffic on the property between the facility and IH 820, as
indicated by the City of North Richland Hills as essential to the facility.
When the ROW acquisition process begins, the property will be appraised to determine
fair market value and the City of North Richland Hills will be offered this value as
compensation. Fair market value will include not only amounts for the land needed for
the project but also damages associated with reduced parking and the full restoration of
facility function including compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act requirements.
The RC will remain a viable public facility after the highway needs are imposed on the
property and the damage items are corrected.
VII. AGENCY COORDINATION
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Communication with the City of North Richland Hills concerning the Recreation Center
has been ongoing since August of 1998. Very informal contact (telephone calls) was
made with the Parks and Recreation Department to determine uses of the facility. In
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1999, to gain a more official accounting of the facility uses, a letter was sent to the city
of North Richland Hills requesting their input as to the primary use of the North Richland
Hills Community Center. In 2000, additional information concerning uses of the facility
was requested from the city. In March 2001, TxDOT representatives met with city
representatives to discuss ways to resolve outstanding issues concerning the
Re<?reation Center. At that time, the city indicated that the proposal so badly damaged
building access and traffic circulation as to render the building and its use dysfunctional
and if corrected, the remaining impacts could be addressed without causing the loss of
building use. TxDOT revised the ramp configuration in the area of the Recreation
Center to allow for the desired circulation and indicated the parking spaces and
remaining building functionality issues would be compensated for/mitigated during the
ROW acquisition phase of the project. City representatives indicated that the redesign
as proposed by TxDOT did meet their concerns and that their final concern regarding
this 4 (f) was that the issues of impact were properly addressed during the ROW
acquisition phase. Continual coordination has been done in the preparation of the
Section 4(f) evaluation to refine it to cover the concerns of all parties involved.
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Announcements and Information
March 13, 2003
Announcements
Improve your gardening smarts with the award winning Texas SmartScape program.
Join us March 24th at 7:00 p.m. in the North Richland Hills Public Library located at
6720 NE Loop 820 for a brief presentation of this exciting landscaping program and
receive a free CD. For further information, call 817-427-6650.
Join us for our annual A Lotta Night Music concerts at Green Va"e~ Park, 7701
Smithfield Road. Our first concert on March 28th will celebrate our 50 Anniversary. The
Mighty Marvelous 4 will perform great Motown hits. The activities begin at 6:00 p.m. We
will have D & D Rockin' Rods, 50's Dance Group, Kid's Comedian, Children's Activities
and much more will make this event special. This event is FREE _ so come early for
great parking and a wonderful spot on the lawn. For details, please contact Stacy Smith
at 817/427.6600.
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March 15
Critter Connection
North Hills Mall
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Information
March 24
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
7:00 p.m.
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