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Home My WebLink AboutCC 2001-01-22 Agendas . CITY OF NORTH RICH LAND HILLS PRE-cOUNCIL AGENDA JANUARY 22, 2001 - 5:45 PM For the Meeting conducted at the North Richland Hills City Hall - Pre-Council Chambers 7301 Northeast Loop 820. . NUMBER ITEM ACTION TAKEN 1. Discuss Items from Regular January 22,2001 City Council Meeting (5 Minutes) Discussion of Schedule for Adoption of Comprehensive 2. IR 2001-006 Master Plan (1 0 Minutes) 3. IR 2001-007 Discuss Federal Legislative Positions (10 Minutes) 4. IR 2001-008 Legislative Update - 77th State Legislative Session (10 Minutes) 5. IR2001-004 Report on Citizen Involvement Program (15 Minutes) Moved from January 08, 2001 City Council Meeting Review Scheduled Meeting Program with Congresswoman 6. IR 2001-009 Kay Granger (5 Minutes) 7. *Executive Session - The Council may enter into closed Executive Session to discuss the following: (5 Minutes) C()nsultation with City Attorney as authorized by Local Government Code §551.071 Neptune - Benson & Meridian v. NRH 8. Adjournment - 6:50 pm " ,~~ ¡ *Closed due to subject matter as provide by the Open Meetings law. If any actiö" is contemplated, it will be taken in open session . 1/22101 City Coundl Agenda Page 1 of4 PPSTED q ¡4 ({) I Dat. £~~ ~ ~ ., () tL.~·\ . Time ~f. CIt1l 5ecr~ if tL6' , ~ ~ ~~-""._-' &1_. _.._ . . CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA JANUARY 22, 2001 - 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 àre 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 twp working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. . NUMBER ITEM ACTION TAKEN 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge Fort Worth Christian School Kent Hart, Middle School Principal 3. Invocation Fort Worth Christian School Kent Hart, Middle School Principal 4. Special Presentations 5. Removal of Item(s) from the Consent Agenda . 1/22/01 CityCouncU Agenda Page 2 of 4 ;;¡, . . . 6. GN 2001-005 c. GN 2001-006 d. GN 2001-007 e. PU 2001-004 f. PU 2001-005 PW 2001-004 7. PZ 2000-045 8. PZ 2000-047 I I 9. PS 2000-050 1/22/01 City Council Agenda Page 3 of4 .. Minutes of the Pre-Council Meeting January 08, 2000 b. Minutes of the City Council Meeting January 08, 2000 a. Vacate a Drainage Easement Located on Block 1, Lot 3, Northeast Crossing Addition - Ordinance No. 2537 Vacate a Sanitary Sewer Easement Located on Block 1, Lot 4R, Walkers Branch Addition - Ordinance No. 2536 Reschedule of March 12, 2001 City Council Meeting Award of Bid to Wenger in the amount of $93,699 for the Purchase of a Mobile Sound Stage g. Award Bid for Light Fixture Replacement Project to Knight Electric in the Amount of $29,950 h. Revise the CIP Budget for the Rufe Snow Drive Project (Karen Drive to Loop 820) Public Hearing to Consider Zoning Change Request from C1 Commercial to R2 Single Family requested by Richard Russell on 13.332 acres of land out of the J.M. Vandusen Survey, Abstract #1588 in the 6400 Block of Glenview Drive - Ordinance No. 2538 Public Hearing to Consider a Zoning Change Request from AG Agricultural to R2 Single Family requested by Thomas H. Smith on 2.02 acres out of the T.K. Martin Survey, Abstract #1055 in the 6600 Block of Simmons Road - Ordinance No. 2539 Public Hearing to consider a Replat of Lot 1, Block 1, Morgan Meadows Addition to Lots 1 RA and 1 RB, Block 1, Morgan Meadows Addition Requested by Louis and Sally McCrory on 1.761 Acres of Land at 6924 Little Ranch Road. 10. GN 2001-008 Youth Advisory Committee's Report on Status . of Activities to Date Resolution Supporting Countywide Early 11. GN 2001-009 Warning Signal System Funding - Resolution No. 2001-007 12. GN 2001-010 Appointment to Place 1 on the Animal Control Shelter Advisory Committee Award of Contract to Whitewater West for 13. PU 2001-006 the Purchase and Installation of an Enclosed Tube Slide at NRH20 - Resolution No. 2001- 009 Purchase of Neighborhood Park Land - 14. PU 2001-007 Resolution #2001-008 15. PW 2001-005 Approve Agreement for Engineering Services with Knowlton-English-Flowers, Inc. for Wastewater System Rehabiliation, Contract liB" - Resolution No. 2001-010 16. a) Citizens Presentation b) Information and Reports . 17. Adjournment - 1/22101 City Council Agenda Page 4 of 4 8') ~f61 Dete ¿i'. 10 tL~ Time ~ City Secrete ,If-4lU' .. . ,*, ~ // (¡ ¿'l~~r_-) %1 #\ -...'" '> '~i ~"i' T '.'. ' . THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT AGENDA JANUARY 22, 2001 - TO BE HELD IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL MEETING. For the Meeting conducted at the North Richland Hills City Hall Council Chambers, 7301 Northeast Loop 820 immediately following the 7:00 p.m. City Council meeting. The below listed items are placed on the Agenda for discussion and/or action. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need assistance should contact the City Secretary's office at 817-427-6060 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. . NUMBER ITEM ACTION TAKEN 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes of January 8, 2001 Meeting 3. CCD 2001-02 Calling Referendum Election for Continuation of Crime Control & Prevention District - CCD Resolution No. 2001-8 4~ Adjournment . ~~dta:~ Secretary of Crime DistriC1-.-ft.. d ryTi:f~ðl 0.- t1 r f ~ ð ð-}.JV'-) TIme ~+. Qly,Secretb:W /) ~1tM ~~ Y¡ ~ ðt~- By - ~ . CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HillS NOTICE OF MEETING JANUARY 25, 2001 - 1 :00 P.M. The North Richland Hills City Council will be meeting with Congresswoman Kay Granger on Thursday, January 25, 2001 at 1 :00 p.m. at the North Richland Hills City Hall, 7301 Northeast Loop 820, North Richland Hills, Texas. A Reception will be held at 3:00 p.m. at the Blue Line Ice Complex, 8851 Ice House Drive, North Richland Hills. Agenda: Present & Discuss Legislative Issues and other City-related Issues Tour of the City Reception - 3:00 p.m. Blue Line Ice Complex 8851 Ice House Drive, North Richland Hills . POSTID /-d~.~ /O:/s ¿).rn. TIme CIty Sea..., g-fi¡~ . INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL N IR 01-006 o. . . Date: January 16, 2001 Subject: Comprehensive Land Use Plan - Calendar and Schedule The Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council have had several joint work sessions regarding updating the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The, proposed updated plan will have a more detailed delineation of land use types than the previous plan. The new plan will have separate color delineations for Office, Neighborhood Services, Retail and Commercial. We also have a separate Strategic Area Map that identifies study areas for future development. Staff has distributed the Draft Comprehensive Plan and Strategic Planning Area Maps at 9 city locations since November 21,2000. We are continuing to receive input from walk in traffic, telephone calls and letters. We had originally scheduled a joint work session for Monday, January 29, but are requesting a change to a mid February date and would also like to receive input on a final Town Hall Meeting date for late March. Tentative dates would include the week of February 19 for the joint work session and possibly the week of March 19 for the Town Hall Meeting. . ~ John Pitstick Development Director ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS .' INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL IR 01-007 No. ",j~ Date: January 22, 2001 Y Subject: Discuss Federal Legislative Positions Attached are the NRH 2001 Federal Legislative Positions. This information is provided for your review and input so staff can finalize this information in preparation for the upcoming trip to Washington for the National League of Cities (NLC) conference. The four guiding principles for our legislative program are: 1. We will vigorously oppose legislation that erodes local authority. 2. We must be assured a predictable and sufficient level of revenue. 3. We will oppose federal mandates that do not provide a commensurate level of compensation. 4. We will support legislation that increases the quality of life of our citizens. The table of contents on page 2 of the attachment provides an overview of the issues included in this program. Some of this information will look familiar to you. Much of it is the same as you saw last year because the majority of the legislation we were concerned with did not move during the last legislative session. Staff has added some additional information in response to our meeting with Senator Gramm's Office in December and information received by the NLC. The new information is included under Public Safety and Housing. As other issues arise, they will be added to this program. If there are issues you feel should be added, please let Paulette Hartman or me know and we will add this information. Rr-~peC~UIlY sU)bmi~d' ,) ,¡ /.z:: -). ~~ Greg Vic - Managing Director of Community Services & Facilities ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS ~ e NRH City of North Rich/and Hills 2001 Federal Legislative Positions e e January 2001 e INTRODUCTION Throughout history, Congress has created laws and policies that greatly effect the administrative and political decisions of local governments throughout the country. The City officials of North Richland Hills would like to state definitive opinions on some of the issues at the federal level including local control, transportation and environmental interests, and provide our positions with a small portion of background and reasoning for such positions. The City of North Richland Hills uses four primary principles in rendering its opinions on legislative issues. These are: 1. We will vigorously oppose any legislation that erodes the authority to govern our own local affairs. 2. Cities represent the level of government closest to the people. We bear primary responsibility for the provision of capital infrastructure and for ensuring our citizens' health and safety. Thus, we must be assured of a predictable and sufficient level of revenue and must resist efforts to diminish those revenues. 3. We will oppose the imposition of any federal mandates, which do not provide for a commensurate level of compensation. e 4. We will support any legislation that increases the quality of life for our citizens. This includes legislation that will not only provide an equitable amount of revenue for our city, but also provide equitable services that will encourage pride and growth in our community. Other issues will arise in the future. This document will be amended and updated to suit the most current and important issues. However, if an issue arises that is not included in this project, we urge the congress to keep our guiding principles in mind as they make important decisions concerning our future. e January 22, 2000 2 e Table of Contents -+ Legislative Positions · Local Control 1. Internet Sales Tax Neutrality - p. 5 2. Telecommunications Deregulation - p. 6 3. Broadband Services - p. 7 4. Local Zoning Authority - p. 8 · Transportation 1. IH Loop 820 Funding Needs - p. 10 2. Transportation and Mass Transit Funding - p. 11 e · Environmental Interests 1. Air Quality - p. 13 2. EPA Phase II Storm Water Program for Small Cities - p. 14 · Public Safety 1. Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Program - p. 16 · Housing 1. Matching Grants for State & Local Government Preservation Programs - p. 18 -+ Contacts - p. 19 e January 22, 2000 3 e e e January 22, 2000 Local Control The City of North Richland Hills will vigorously oppose any legislation that erodes the authority to govern our own local affairs. 4 e e e Internet Sales Tax Neutrality North Richland Hills supports neutral tax treatment for Internet purchases. The Internet Tax Freedom Act of 1998 pre-empts state and local authority by establishing a moratorium on the imposition of E-commerce related taxation. Making this legislation permanent will give E-commerce an unfair competitive advantage over local businesses, and will work to the detriment of local economies and local tax bases which provide funds for public services such as public safety, education, and city services. It is important to emphasize that sales tax applied to Internet sales does not represent a new tax. It simply levels the playing field with bricks and mortar businesses and allows these businesses to compete fairly with Internet businesses. State and local governments rely heavily on revenue from sales tax. In North Richland Hills, sales tax comprises one-third of the revenues that support our total operating budget. Sales tax also supports such special districts as Crime Control and Prevention, and special projects such as the development of parks and recreation facilities. The migration of sales to the Internet coupled with the difficulty in collecting sales tax for remote sales transactions could result in the erosion of the local tax base, which will severely restrict funding for essential local services. The City of North Richland Hills position on this issue is threefold: · North Richland Hills Supports the reasonable application of sales tax on applicable products and services purchased through electronic commerce to insure equitable treatment of retailers physically located in North Richland Hills and preservation of the local tax base. · North Richland Hills opposes attempts by the United States Congress to enact further legislation that might preempt the authority of state and local governments. · North Richland Hills supports the "Streamlined Sales Tax System for the 21st Century" submitted on behalf of states and regional and local officials. January 22, 2000 5 e e e Telecommunications & Electric Deregulation North Richland Hills ooposes preemption of local authority regarding rights-of-way and revenue; furthermore, any restructuring program at the federal level should result in all consumers receiving benefits. Federal reform of the utility industry could preempt local land use, zoning and rights-of-way authority. It is important to insure that the work that has already been done at the state and local level is incorporated into any federal restructuring bill. State energy laws should not be preempted, but, if the federal government passes such legislation, it should compliment existing state and local measures. In addition, the reliability of the electric energy supply must be protected. A recent report of the Department of Energy warns that deregulation of the industry could compromise such reliability. Furthermore, deregulation is likely to reduce local revenues (franchise fees for the use of right-of-way, sales tax) unless changes are made to the current tax laws. Finally, any federal legislation regarding the restructuring of the electric industry should contain provisions that allow cities to become aggregators. January 22, 2000 6 e e e Broadband Services North Richland Hills supoorts the universal deployment of broadband technologies with the preservation of existing local government authority to regulate cable television and telecommunications entities through negotiating, franchising and licensing. There are numerous proposals in Congress that are either for or against "open access" to broadband services (high-speed connection to the Internet that is always on) i.e. high-speed data and Internet services through phone lines and cable lines. One such proposal that has been introduced in the form of legislation is HR 2420 - Internet Freedom and Broadband Deployment Act of 1999. The purpose of this bill is to deregulate Internet and high-speed data services. The proposed legislation prohibits the FCC and each State from regulating the rates, charges, terms or conditions for, or entry into the provision of, any high-speed data service or Internet access service, or to regulate the facilities used in the provision of such service. It also requires each incumbent local exchange provider to provide Internet users the ability to subscribe to any Internet Service Provider (ISP) that interconnects to high-speed data service. Specific issues Congress should consider are local government authority to pass mandatory open access ordinances, and local authority to collect franchise fees for such services. In AT&T vs. the Cit~ of Portland Oregon, the federal court said that cities do have such a right. On appeal, the 9 h Circuit Court of Appeals in California determined that cable modem service was not a cable service, which implies that cities do not have the authority to regulate this service or collect franchise fees. To the extent that high-speed data services are provided utilizing lines (existing or constructed) in the right-of-way, the city's position is that franchise fees should be collected for such services and cities should have some regulatory authority as with cable services. January 22, 2000 7 e e e Local Zoning Authority North Richland Hills opposes preemption of local zoning and land use authority as well as any attempts to federalize local land use decisions. In the year 2000, The Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons ACT (RLUIPA) was signed into law. This legislation represents a significant preemption of local zoning authority. In addition, a bill was introduced in the Senate that would have resulted in "takings" legislation that would have federalized local land use decisions. However, the Senate Judiciary Committee abandoned this legislation as a result of pressure from local officials. The City of North Richland Hills will oppose any further attempts by Congress to federalize local land use decisions thereby preempting local zoning authority. Local authority to determine land use through zoning is a power that is granted to local governments by the states, and historically this power has been preserved and protected under the law with minimum intrusion. The exercise of this authority provides orderly development of communities, preserves property values, and promotes the health, safety and general welfare of the local community. The City of North Richland Hills opposes any legislation that erodes the ability of local cities to exercise powers granted to them and federalize decisions that have historically been made at the local level. Legislation that serves to preempt local authority erodes the local government's ability to act in the best interest of their communities and provide for the general welfare of the residents of the city. January 22, 2000 8 e e e Transportation North Richland Hills is a high growth area. Congestion of major roadways and thoroughfares has become an increasingly important issue with regard to safety and air quality. January 22, 2000 9 e e e IH Loop 820 Funding Needs North Rich/and Hills encourages assistance with securing funds for this much needed transportation improvement. IH Loop 820 is an Interstate Loop that connects Fort Worth to Dallas and the mid-cities. A major portion of this Loop, the northeast portion, goes through North Richland Hills. This major roadway is severely congested at all times of the day especially during peak commuting hours. The widening of this road is essential to the transportation flow of the entire region. The total amount of funding needed to complete the entire project from Hwy 26 to 135W is $85.5 million. The funding for Phase 1 of this project (IH 820 from Hwy 26 to approximately Denton Hwy) has been secured. Phase 2 of the project (from Denton Hwy to 135W) is still in need of funding. The North Central Texas Council of Governments Regional Transportation Council (NCTCOG/RTC) is going to request $15.5 million from the National Highway System in the near future. North Richland Hills is asking for support in the request for funds from the National Highway System (NHS). It is expected that the contracts for this project will be let in 2003 or 2004. January 22,2000 10 e e e Transportation and Mass Transit Funding North Richland Hills SUDDortS increased funding for Federal Highway Administration (FWHA) projects and projects involving air quality improvements, implementation of processes to expedite FWHA and mass transit projects, and increased funding for mass transit projects. Additional highway funding will allow states with backlogs of highway projects to move forward. The backlog of highway projects in the Texas Department of Transportation has greatly impacted traffic congestion in North Richland Hills and the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The effects of transportation on air quality cannot be ignored. Certain issues such as emission controls for automobiles and consumer goods should be addressed at the federal level. Additional funding for alternative fuel programs would assist with this goal. FWHA processes must be simplified in an effort to expedite project funding at the local level. State and federal agencies spend too much time reviewing transportation projects. Limiting or eliminating of some of these reviews at the federal level should be considered. If federal rules, regulations and processes were eliminated, the states could modify procedures to allow for greater efficiency in the funding process. This would allow projects to begin construction sooner. Mass transit funding increases and expediting transportation projects will provide relief for highway demands while helping to address air quality issues. Currently, the Dallas- Fort Worth region has several mass transit rail projects under study, including the Cotton belt Railway; however, these projects are not scheduled to be funded for another 10 to 20 years. Providing additional funds for mass transit projects and expediting the process to begin these projects could significantly benefit the area and result in a decrease in projected highway needs and improvements in air quality. January 22, 2000 11 e Environmental Interests The Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area, which includes North Richland Hills, is a serious nonattainment area with regard to air quality. It is important that measures be taken in this area to address this e problem effectively. In addition, it is important to prevent pollution of our natural resources. e January 22, 2000 12 e e e Air Quality North Richland Hills will support legislation that helps Metropolitan Statistical Areas achieve Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) air quality standards. It is important that Federal legislation on this issue help Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) achieve EPA air quality standards. The DFW area is a serious non-attainment area; therefore, measures must be taken to address and improve the air quality in the Metroplex. If air quality is not improved, we could be facing loss of Federal and State funds for transportation, economic development and other areas. North Richland Hills supports legislation that would assist in improving the air quality in our region including such measures as: · Including all counties in an MSA in the boundaries of nonattainment areas as air quality is not specific to one county, and the air quality of one county affects that of another in the same MSA. · Providing funds for the implementation of alternative and low emissions fuel programs for public vehicle fleets. · Open mass transit and fixed rail projects to additional federal funding without diverting highway trust fund monies to such projects. January 22, 2000 13 e e e EPA Phase II Storm Water Program North Richland Hills opposes the adoption of EPA rules requiring cities of less than 100,000 population to obtain NPDES permits to authorize rainfall runoff from municipal storm water drains. On December 8, 1999, EPA adopted rules implementing Phase II of its program for regulating storm water discharge. These rules will potentially require all small cities (those with a population of less than 100,000) to obtain NPDES permits to authorize rainfall runoff from municipal storm water drains. Reasons for opposition: · EPA's rules violate the concept embodied in the 10th amendment of the Constitution by compelling local governments to adopt ordinances to regulate their citizens for the purpose of implementing a Federal regulatory program. · EPA's rules violate congressional intent by requiring the use of NPDES permits to authorize storm water discharge for small cities. Section 402 (p )(6) of the Clean Water Act authorized the EPA to adopt Phase II rules. Congress never used the word "permit" in this section. Instead, Congress indicated its intent for Phase II discharges to be regulated through State storm water management. · EPA has failed to demonstrate meaningful water quality improvements from its Phase I storm water program which applies to cities with a population greater than 100,000. North Richland Hills encourages Congress to exercise its power under the Congressional Review Act to disapprove the EPA's Phase II rules. In addition, it is recommended that Congress amend the Clean Water Act to expressly direct EPA to use State water quality management programs as the sole means of implementing Phase II storm water programs, and impose a moratorium on implementation of Phase II storm water programs until the EPA produces a report on the effectiveness of its Phase I program and demonstrates that State water quality management programs would be an ineffective means of controlling water quality. January 22, 2000 14 e e e Public Safety Local government is the level of government closest to the people. As such, Local governments have the primary responsibility for insuring safety in their communities as well as the safety and welfare of its citizens. Federal government can and should playa key role in supporting public safety efforts in local communities. January 22,2000 15 e e e Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) Program North Richland Hills supports the authorization of the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) program with funding increased or maintained at the current level for local communities. The City of North Richland Hills has received funds from the LLEBG program since 1997. Funds from this grant program have provided emergency police vehicles, police motorcycles (which have been critical to traffic control and enforcement in our City), and a school resource officer to insure public safety in our schools. Overall, LLEBG funds have assisted North Richland Hills in lowering the crime rate each year. Over the course of the past few years, total funding provided to cities under LLEBG has steadily decreased, and it is likely that funds for this program will not be requested by the current administration in 2001. Direct federal crime prevention assistance has become a key component of the public safety program in North Richland Hills by providing additional resources for necessary equipment and staff to better serve our community. As such, it is important that this significant program be continued for many years with a funding increase, or, at the very least, at a level consistent with current funding to allow for accurate strategic planning of public safety programs in our community. January 22, 2000 16 e e e Housing Many communities around the country, including North Richland Hills, are in need of funds for programs to revitalize existing and older areas. Congress can and should playa significant role in investing in the preservation of our neighborhoods and communities. January 22, 2000 17 e e e Matching Grants for Preservation North Richland Hills will support legislation to provide matching grants for cities to implement preservation programs in older areas of the community. Cities are met with the charge of maintaining the local community. This includes maintaining infrastructure such as water and sewer lines, streets, and roadways. But perhaps one of the most important infrastructure maintenance functions is insuring the preservation of aging housing stock and businesses, or the preservation of existing city neighborhoods. This responsibility often goes unmet because of the lack of sufficient funding for such programs. City funds are allocated according to priority and efforts to benefit the community as a whole. Available funds often go to the most pressing problem, and more often than not, those problems concern water and sewer lines, streets and roadways, traffic signals, and insuring proper police and fire protection. The Investing in Communities Agenda urges Congress to invest in the revitalization of local communities. One way to do this would be through matching grant programs for the preservation of older areas of cities around the country. Like North Richland Hills, many communities face the deterioration of aging areas of their city.' Federal funds to dedicated to preservation would help cities to begin addressing these needs, which improve the quality of life in those neighborhoods in need thereby improving the quality of life in the city as a whole. North Richland Hills encourages Congress to consider legislation to provide matching funds for preservation programs, and would support such legislation. January 22, 2000 18 e Contacts City of North Richland Hills 7301 NE Loop 820 P.O. Box 820609 North Richland Hills, Texas 76180 (817)427-6000 Fax: (817)427-6016 http://www.ci.north-richland-hills.tx.us Larry J. Cunningham City Manager (817)427 -6007 Email: Icunningham@nrhtx.com Randy Shiflet Deputy City Manager (817)427-6003 Email: rshiftlet@nrhtx.com e Steve Norwood Assistant City Manager (817)427-6003 Email: snorwood@nrhtx.com Greg Vick ** Managing Director of Community Services and Facilities (817)427 -6009 Email: gvick@nrhtx.com North Richland Hills Mayor and City Council (817) 427-6061 Charles Scoma, Mayor Lyle Welch - Mayor Pro Tem Russell Mitchell - Place 2 Frank Metts, Jr. - Place 3 JoAnn Johnson - Place 4 Don Phifer - Place 5 Joe D. Tolbert - Place 6 T. Oscar Trevino, Jr. - Place 7 ** Greg Vick is the primary legislative contact for North Richland Hills e January 22, 2000 19 · .. it INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL No. IR 01-008 ~ Date: January 22, 2001 ij Subject: Legislative Update Attached is the first NRH Legislative Update for the 77th Regular Session of Texas. This report provides a list of legislation that has been filed that will affect cities, the department that will be responsible for analyzing the bill, the City's position on the bill if one is available, and an update of the status of each piece of legislation. This session, staff is using a legislative tracking service called Gallery Watch. Gallery Watch will send daily reports of new actions on all the bills we are tracking, and provide instant alerts on priority legislation. In addition, we will keep close contact with TML and will access the TML Legislative Update every Friday via the TML web site, which lists new legislation that has been filed that will affect cities. All of this information will be incorporated into the NRH Legislative Update, which you will receive at every pre council meeting throughout the session. Since the session started on January 9th, the only action has been committee referrals on some of the Senate Bills (SBs). These are noted in the attached Legislative Update. City positions are noted on most of the bills, those without positions are still being analyzed by staff and we will note a City position once this is complete. 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. If there is legislation that you feel the City should be tracking that is not in the attached report, please notify Paulette Hartman or me and we will add this to our information. Bills in this session should move quickly since the legislature will begin redistricting in April, and the session is schedule to end in May. Staff will stay current on all of this information and notify you when action is needed to either encourage or discourage any legislation. ReSpeCtfUII::m~eL~~~ Greg Vi ,Y Managing Director of Community Services & Facilities ~/ ISSUED BYTHE CITY MANAGER NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS '" ~ This is the first issue of the NRH Legislative Update for the 77th Regular Session. Information in this report is gathered from the Texas Municipal League and the legislative tracking service we are using for the first time, Gallery Watch. Staff plans to bring an update to you at each pre council meeting throughout the session. Bills and information that will affect municipalities will be added as necessary throughout the session. State Legislation Affecting NRH Pending Legislation ~, :::rorn:::p~:~:=~~~e Government Code to include educational and job training programs HB 282 (Hornet) - Economic Development - would prohibit 4a economic development corporation from selling an asset to a busi· ness for less than the development co¡poration paid fer the asset If (1) the business has nnt previously transacted business in the city, and (2) the business would compete with other local business Ha 494 (McClandon) - Economic Development - would allow cities located in a county of less than 1.8 million to fund economic devel· opmant programs to address job training, college scIIolalSlllps, ¡¡fIer school enrichment activities. early childhood development, and literacy issues Ha 550 (Mowe¡y) - Tax Abatement - would prohibit tax abatements in air quality 'nonattalnment' areas Ha 438 & HJR 25 (Gallego) - PropertyTaxes - would amend the Texas Constitution to exempt from property taxes 'goods In transit" defined astanglbie personal properly, other than oil and gas, that Is located at a site not underthe control of the property owner for less than 270 days sa 174 & SJR 6 (Duncan) . PropertyTaxes - same as above Ha 424 cnlle¡y) - Ballots - would prohibit the use of punch card ballots Ha 444 (Madden) - WrlbHn CandIdates - would provide that In a special election (in addition to a general election) for ci1y officers. a write-in vote will not be counted unless the names appears on the list of write-in candidates 58 79 (Shapiro) - ElectIons - would require that, with few exœp. tions, each election must be held on either: (a) the first Saturday in February. (h) the first Saturday In May, (e) the first Satorday in Sep- tember, or (d) the first Tuesday ¡¡fIer the first Monday in November, The bill also requires that an election for an office that requires a majority vote may not be held on the February or September date, sa 80 (Shapiro) - EIecIions - would require all political subdivi· sions participating In a Joint election to use the regular county election precincts for the election HB 38 (McClendon) - Pollution - would require the TNRCC, when considering the siting, e¡q¡anslon, or operatkm of a mcillty in which othermcillties are located, to consider the cumulative effects of the releases, emissions. discharges, noise levels. odor and other im· pacts; and to adopt policies and rules to protect the pUblicfrom cumulative risks, particularly In low·income and minority communi· ties. Dept. Position Economlc!)evel· opment Support ECQnomic !)evel· ópment & Parks Oppose Economic Devel· opment SUpport Economic Devel- opment Strongly Oppose Finance 8oECO- nomic Develop. ment Same as above City Secretary City Secretary City Secretary City Secretary Environmental Services Last Action Committee Filed 11/13/2000 Filed 11/30/2000 Filed 1/8/2001 Filad 1/10/2001 Filed 12/29/2000 Committee 1/11/2001 Senate Finance Support Filed 12/21/2000 Support Fllad 12/29/2000 Oppose Filed 11/13/2000 Oppose Filed 11/13/2000 Oppose Filed 11/13/2000 State Legislation Affecting NRH (continued) Pending Legislation Dept. Position Last Action Committee HB 44 (McClendon) - Solid Waste - would require the TNRCC to ensure that solid waste Environmental Services Oppose Aled 11/13/2000 facilities are not located disproportionately in low-income, minority, or other communi- ties; to consider the effect of multiple sources of pollution and nuisances on the sur- rounding community; and to assess historical trends regarding the siting of solid waste facilities in low-income, minority and other communities SB 205 (Shapleigh) - Commen:ial Vehicles - would allow all cities to apply for certifica- Environmental Services Support Referred to Committee Senate Intergovernmental tion to conduct safety inspections on commercial vehicles and vehicles transporting 1/11/2001 Relations hazardous materials, HB 204 (Seaman) - AI'eWOI1Is - would allow counties to prohibit or regulate fireworks in Are Support Rled 11/17/2000 unincorporated areas, HB 235 (Hawley) - Immunity - would provide immunity from lawsuits to a person, Are Support Riel! 11/17/2000 including governmental entity, whose property was used by the state or political subdi- vision for disaster response recovery during a state disaster emergency, HB 309 (D, Ellis) - Are Codes - would allow all counties to adopt fire codes, (Under Rre Aled 12/01/2000 ament law, only a county with a population of 250,000 or more or a county located next to a population of 250,000 or more may adopt a fire code) HB 320 (Tillery) - Are Aghters - would allow fire fighters to meet and confer with a Rre Oppose Rled 12/4/2000 political subdivision regarding wages, salaries, hours of work and other terms of em- ployment, SB 92 (Nelson) - EMS - would allow an emergency medical services employee who Are & Police Support Referred to Committee Senate Criminal Justice provides medical care to a person involved in an automobile accident to make a report 1/10/2001 to a local law enforcement agency regarding the EMS worker's belief that the person involved in the aa:ident was intoxicated 94 (Shapiro) - Emergency Management - would require a local emergency manage- Rre Support Referred to Committee Senate Intergovernmental nt agency to address the issue of bioterrorism in its local emergency management 1/10/2001 relations plan, HB 64 (Wolens) - City otncers - would require all elected and some appointed city Administration Oppose Aled 11/13/2000 officials to file a financial statement that includes the person's financial activity and the financial activity of the person's spouse and dependent children, HB 117 (Nixon) - Civil Uablllty - would prohibit a person from recovering damages Administration & Support Rled 11/13/2000 from his/her employer in a civil lawsuit against the employer if the person's employer Human Resources maintains worker's compensation coverage, and would change the percentage levels for a person to be held liable in a lawsuit under the proportionate responsibilities provisions, HB 129 (West) - Federal Law - would prohibit state agencies from complying with Administration Support Rled 11/13/2000 guidelines or requirements of a federal agency if those guidelines or requirements are not consistent with state law, unless such guidelines or requirements are clearly ex- pressed in federal statute or federal substantive rule, HB 166 (F, Brown) - Cemeteries - would allow a nonprofit corporation to file an applica- Environmental Svcs, Rled 11/14/2000 tion with a city to establish a cemetery within the boundaries of the city, and would Development allow a city to determine whether the cemetery should be established if the city deter- mines that the cemetery does not adversely affect to public health, safety and welfare, HB 217 (A, Reyna) - Plumbing Code - would require the State Board of Plumbing Exam- Development Support Rled 11/17/2000 iners to adopt the International Plumbing Code and the Uniform Plumbing Code, would eliminate adoption of the Southern Standard Plumbing Code and the National Stan- dard Plumbing Code, and would require plumbing in an area not otherwise regulated under the Plumbing Ucense Law to be installed in accordance with one of those two codes, A city would be allowed to adopt any nationally recognized model plumbing code, HB 337 (Hawley) - Uquor Ucenses - would allow the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commis- City Secretary Rled 12/6/2000 sion to cancel or deny a permit to sell or seNe alcoholic beverages to a person who has not paid delinquent property taxes on the premises where alcohol will be sold or served, .412 (Zbranek) - EIecIrIcService - would extend from February 1, 2000 to October 1, Administration Rled 12/21/2000 1 the deadline by which a muniCipality owned electJic utility may opt out of electJic regulation, HB 501 (Carter) - 911 Service DIstricts - would (1) allow the governing body of the third Administration Support Aled 1/8/2001 most POPulous city in a 911 district to appoint a member to the district's govemlng board, and (2) require that the budget of the district merely be presented to (not ap- proved by) the governing body of each city that is part of the district. Page 2 State Legislation Affecting NRH (continued) Pending Legislation Dept. Position Last Action Committee HB 52 & HJR 13 (Cuellar) - Highway Funding - would amend the Texas Constitution to Public WolIIs Support Filed 11/13/2000 pennit the state to sell grant anticipation revenue bonds, HJR 22 (Wilson) - Sovereign Immunity - would waive and abolish the sovereign immu- Administration Oppose Filed 11/28/2000 nity of the state and political subdivisions of the state and allow a person to sue the state or a political subdivision for damages In the same manner that a person would sue a private person or entity, SB 170 (Wentworth) - Open Meetings - would provide that the appearance of a quorum Administration Support RefetTed to Committee Senate Administration of a govemlng body at a meeting of a legislative committee is not a meeting of that 1/11/2001 governing body if the members of the goveming body merely testify, comment or re- spond to the members of the committee, SB 187 (Shapleigh) - Teus Online Commission - would aeate a 15 member commis- Infonnation Services & Support RefetTed to Committee Senate State Affairs sion (which would include three local govemment representatives) to establish a com- Administration 1/11/2001 mon Internet system through which state agencies and local governments can send documents, receive applications for pennlts and licenses, and receive payments from members of the public, HB 76 (Garcia) - Family and Medical L_ - would authorize an employee to take Human Resources Filed 11/13/2000 leave for the birth of a child, a serious health condition in the employee's family, or to participate In certain school activities, (This bill is similar to but goes farther than the federal family and medical leave act) HB 190 (Burnam) - Health Coverage - would provide that a health benefit plan may Human Resources Support Filed 11/16/2000 not have any exclusions unless the exclusions are based on "actuarial principles" or loss experience, B 215 (Longoria)) - Employment-At-WlII - would provide that an employer may not Human Resources Oppose Filed 11/17/2000 arge an employee who has been employed for at least ten years, except for cause, HB 295 (Thompson) - Employment Dlsalmlnatlon - would make it unlawful for an Human Resources Filed 11/30/2000 employer to require an application for employment to disclose applicant's sexual orientation; and would prohibit an employer from askJng a third party, Including a fonner employer, to offer an assessment of the applicant's sexual orientation, HB 303 (Burnam) - Minimum Wage - would tie the Texas minimum wage to fair marlœt Human Resources & Oppose Filed 12/1/2000 rent, and would require an employer to pay the greater of the Texas minimum wage or Budget the federal minimum wage, HB 329 (G, Lewis) - Maternity Beneffts - would require a health provider to extend Human Resources Filed 12/6/2000 coverage to women for necessal}' medical expenses incurred as a result of pregnancy or childbirth despite any preexisting conditions; and would provide that the benefits would be subject to annual deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance required of other benefits under the plan, but would not be subject to a dollar limitation other than the plan's lifetime maximum benefits, HB 343 (Longoria) - Health Care Services - would prohibit a health benefit plan from Human Resources Filed 12/8/2000 having a contractual provision penalizing the health care provider or practitioner for referring patients for additional treatments by a specialist or using his or her best judgement in presaibing certain medication, treatment or device, HB 374 (Wohlgemuth) - Child Health and Safety - would provide that ail cities may add Municipal Court Support Filed 12/15/2000 an additional $25 fee for a traffic offense committed in a school crossing zone and use the resulting revenue for child health and safety programs, HB 458 (Pitts) - Municipal Courts - would allow a municipal court judge to defer pro- Municipal Court Support Filed 1/3/2001 ceedings against a juvenile until the 90th day after the date on which the teen court hearing to detennine the juvenile's punishment is held, HB 46 (McClendon) ,Accident Reports - would prohibit the release of motor vehicle Police Support Filed 11/13/2000 accident reports to the public unless a person provides two or more of the following: (1) the date of the accident, (2) the name of any person involved in the accident, (3) the specific location of the accident HB 56 (Cuellar) - School Zones - would double the minimum and maximum fine Municipal Court Filed 11/13/2000 ounts for speeding violations that occur within a school crossing zone when reduced limits apply, HB 63 (Wolens) - D,W,L - would require a police officer to take possession of a person's Police Filed 11/13/2000 driver license and issue a temporal}' driving pennit to that person if the person is ar- rested for a DWI offense, Page 3 State Legislation Affecting NRH (continued) Pending Legislation Dept. Position Last Action Committee HB 279 (Berman) - Stolen Property - would allow a police officer to release stolen Police Support Aled 11/29/2000 property to a person who establishes ownet'Ship of the property if the officer remvers the property within 24 hours of the time the property was reported stolen HB 280 (Christian) - PoUce Animals - would make it a criminal offense for a peI'SOn to Police & Environmental Support Aled 11/29/2000 taunt, torment, or throw objects at, or interfere with a police service animal; and would Services exempt police service animals from rabies quarantine requirements if the animal bites a person while the animal is under routine veterinary care or the animal is being used for law enforcement purposed or in a jailor prison, HB 307 (Hupp) , Motor Vehicle Information - would require a city to obtain written Police Support Aled 12/1/2000 consent from a person before the city could release any personal information about the peI'SOn that is contained in a motor vehicle remrd that the city has been requested to retease to the public, HB 345 (Keel) - Alcohol Related Offense - would require a peace officer to take a blood Police AIed 12/8/2000 or breath specimen of a person involved in a motor vehicle or watercraft accident if the officer, at the time of arrest, reasonably believes that an individual has died, orwill die, or has suffered bodily injury as a direct result of the accident. HB 363 (Gallego) - Trafllc Offenses - would require a police officer to issue a written Police Aled 12/142000 notice to appear for any traffic offense that is punishable by a fine only, HB 433 (Driver) - Truck Safety - would allow all cities to seek certification to enforce Police Aled 12/22/2000 commercial motor vehicle safety standards, HB 486 (Berman) - PhotDgraphlcTrafllc Control- would allow only the City ofTylerto Police Support for all cities Aled 1/8/2001 implement a photographic traffic control system, tll¿89 (PIckett) - Junked Vehicles - would require that a vehicle have an expired Police & Development¡ Oppose Aled 1/8/2001 se plate and an expired vehicle inspection certificate before the vehicle can be Code Enforcement nsidered a junked vehicle (current law only requires one of these conditions), HB 504 (KeeQ - BurgJaryofa Vehicle - would increase the penalty for burglary of a Police Aled 1/9/2001 vehicle from a Class A misdemeanor to a state jail felony, HB 505 (Keel) - Police OfIIceB - would allow a police officer to detain and take cus- Police Support Aled 1/9/2001 tady of a person if the officer has probable cause to believe that the person is violating a term or condition of community supervision, mandatory supervision or parole, HB 507 (Allen) - Concealed Handguns - would allow the Department of Public Safety to Police Oppose Aled 1/9/2001 grant a permit that would allow the permittee to carT)' a concealed weapon anywhere a peace officer may carT)' a weapon, HB 510 (Olivo) - Fetony forfeiture - would expand the offenses subject to felony forfei- Police Support Aled 1/9/2001 ture provision to include the offense of enticing a minor child away from the child's parent or guardian, HB 511 (Keel) - Anest Wanants - would (1) require that any affidavit presented in Police Aled 1/9/2001 support of the issuance of an arrest warrant must be shown to the defendant upon the defendant's request, and (2) provide that an arrest wanant and any supporting affida- vits are public information immediately after the wanant has been executed, HB 512 (Keel) - Personal Bonds - would require that a person arrested without warrant Police Aled 1/9/2001 must be released on a peI'SOnal bond within 24 hours if the offense is a misdemeanor, or 48 hour if the offense is a felony unless a magistrate has determined that there is probable cause to believe that the person committed the alieged offense, SB 58 (Zaffirini)) - Police OfIIceB - would allow a police officer to explain the conse- Police Support Referred to Committee Senate Jurisprudence quenœs of refusing to take a blood alcohol test to a person arrested for an alcohol- 1/10/2001 related offense, SB 111 (Moncrief) - Al:cident RepoIts - would require a person seeking to obtain acci- Police Referred to Committee Senate State Affairs dent report information to affirm that the person will not use the information for direct 1/11/2001 solicitation of business or employment for pecuniary gain, 112 (Moncrief) - Trafllc Offenses - would require a police officer to issue a written Police Referred to Committee Senate Jurisprudence ce to appear for all traffic offense punishable by fine only, 1/11/2001 SB 202 (Duncan) - Intertocal Contracts - would provide that a governmental unit that Police Support Referred to Committee Senate Intergovernmental enters into a contract to receive police protection services from another governmental 1/11/2001 Relations unit is responsible for any civil liability that arises from the receipt of those services (current law only addresses agreements for fire protection) Page 4 State Legislation Affecting NRH (continued) Pending Legislation Dept. Position Last Action Committee . SB 217 (Fraser) - Tramc Regulations - would allow all cities to apply for certification to Police & Environmental Filed 1/10/2001 conduct safety inspections on commercial vehicles and vehicles transporting hazardous ServIces materials HB 468 (Solomons) - PropertyTaxes - would change the way property tax liens affect Budget & Research Filed 1/5/2001 manufactured housing, HB 490 (Heftin) - Property Taxes: would amend the Property Tax Code in numerous Budget & Research Filed 1/B/2oo1 ways, HB 559 (Mowery) - Property Tax - would provide that attorney's fees in a judicial ap- Budget & Research Oppose Filed 1/10/2001 peal of property tax shall not be subject to limitations if the property's appraised value exceeds by 200 percent the appraised value required by law, HB 197 (Solomons) - Purchasing - would raise from $15,000 to $25,000 the thresh- Finance Support Filed 11/16/2000 old contract amount at which a city must seek a competitive bid, HB 25 (Corte) - Property Rigllts - would make all municipal actions subject to the Development Oppose Filed 11/13/2000 State Property Rights Act, which requires an entity to do a "takings impact analysis" for any regulatory action that might negatively impact private property (virtually all munici- pal actions are currently exempt from the act) HB 122 (B, West) - Real Property - would exempt a city from the notice and bidding Development & City Support Filed 11/13/2000 requirements of Chapter 272 of the Local Govemment Code when the city sells or Attomey transfers real property to a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization. HB 277 (Bennan) - Property Taxes - would repeal the "rollback" tax imposed on agri- Budget & Research Filed 11/29/2000 culturally appraised land that changes to a non-agricultural use, B 377 (B, Turner) - Condemnation - would provide that in certain circumstances the Public Works, Develop- Oppose Filed 12/15/2000 mar1<et value of natural resources may be included in the assessment of damage to men!, City Attorney wner in a condemnation proceeding, HB 423 (Tillety) - Zoning - would provide that an open-enrollment charter school is Development Support Filed 12/21/2000 subject to municipalloning ordinances, HB 57 (Cuellar) - Sales Tax - would provide a sales tax exemption for the purchase of Budget & Research Oppose Filed 11/13/2000 elementary and secondary school supplies during August, would impose a $ 75 limit per exempted item, and would provide that a city may repeal the exemption only if the exemption would impair an existing contract, HB 256 (Gallego) . Sales Tax - would provide a sales tax exemption for building materi- Budget & Research Oppose Filed 11/27/2000 als used to repair uninsured damage to residential homesteads in state or federal disaster areas. HB 272 (Bennan) - Sales Tax - would provide a sales tax exemption for blood transfu- Budget & Research Oppose Filed 11/29/2000 sion equipment used during surgery, HB 324 (Cuellar) , Sales Tax - would provide a sales tax exemption for college text- Budget & Research Oppose Filed 12/5/2000 books purchased by students, HB 375 (Flores) - Sales Tax - would expand the current sales tax holiday on clothing Budget & Research Oppose Filed 12/15/2000 and footwear to include school supplies, but would allow the governing body of a taxing entity to reinstate the tax. HB 445 (Goodman) - Sales Tax - would authorize a city to hold an election to adopt a Budget & Research Support Filed 12/29/2000 one-fourth percent sales tax for city street maintenance, SB B6 (Ellis) - Sales Tax - would extend the August sales tax holiday on clothing and Budget & Research Strongly Oppose Referred to Committee Senate Finance shoes from three days to two weeks; would provide a sales tax exemption for the pur- 1/10/2001 chase of eiementary and secondary school supplies during August up to a limit of $75 per exempted item; and would provide that a city may repeal the exemption after hold- ing a hearing, HB 52 & HJR 13 (Cuellar) - Highway Funding - would allow TXDOTto sell grant antid- Public Works Support Filed 11/13/2000 pated revenue bonds to fund highway improvements, SB 155 (Truan) - DesIgn-Build - would allow a city to use a design-build contract only Public Works Support Referred to Committee Senate Intergovernmental for a project that is projected to cost $50 million or more and only if the following 1/11/2001 Affairs ures are followed (1) the city must prepare a request for qualifications and a criteria package, (2) the city must evaluate proposals by, first examining qualifi- 'ons, and second considering other factors including costing methodology, (3) the city may not require offerors to submit detailed engineering or architectural design, (4) following selection, the selected finn shall complete the design, (5) the city must con- tract for independent inspection and testing services, SB 190 & SJR 7 (Lucio) - Highway Funding - would allowTXDOTtosell grantantidpa- Public Works Support Referred to Committee Senate State Affairs tion revenue bonds to fund highway improvements, 1/11/2001 . Page 5 1~ '.~""", e INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL No.IR 01-004 \ '\ ~ Date: January 8,2001 '/ \ Subject: Discuss Options for Citizen Involvement Program The first North Richland Hills Citizen Involvement Program was conducted in November 2000 and concluded in early December 2000 with sessions held Thursday November 9th, Tuesday November 14th, Tuesday November 215\ and Tuesday December 5th. The program was established by the City Council to provide citizens with the opportunity to learn more about North Richland Hills City government. Fort-two (42) citizens signed up to participate in the program, and 25 to 28 people actually attended each session. Participants were provided information in many areas including the following: · The overall role of City government, how to access city hall and organizational structure · Public Safety including Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Services · Environmental Services including Animal Control, Consumer Health & Environmental Education . Parks & Recreation · Development Services including Planning & Inspections and Economic Development · Public Works including streets and utilities . Public Information · Roles and responsibilities of boards & commissions Evaluations received from program participants indicate that the majority felt the program was beneficial. Overall, participants felt that the session on Public Safety and Environmental Services was the most helpful, and the introductory session, which provided an overview of the roles, responsibilities and structure of city government, was a close second. Ranked 3rd out of the 4 sessions was the Parks & Recreation, Development Services and Public Works information. The final session providing information on communications and boards and commissions was ranked 4th overall. The majority of those that filled out the program evaluation felt that it was important to hold each session at different locations, and that it was helpful but not important to have food especially if the sessions are held around dinner time. Participants felt the topics covered were good, but they would like to hear information about the Library, the City's goals including a 5 and/or 10 year plan, and possibly special projects going on such as the Town Center. In addition, participants felt that more time should be devoted to each topic and that the program should run for more than just 4 weeks to allow more time for each topic. After reviewing the evaluations and talking to the participants, if a decision is made to continue the Citizen Involvement Program, it is recommended that it be spread out over a longer time period with more sessions. City staff would recommend that a program be developed that would run one evening a month for a period of six to seven months. This would allow sufficient time for each topic to be covered in more detail and allow the participants time to absorb the information relating to the various topics and departments. It is suggested that the specifics of exactly how many months and how many hours per night be determined by the City Manager and department heads involved in the presentations. ISSUED BYTHE CITY MANAGER NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS \J e e e A suggestion was made that this program could run similar to the Citizen Fire Academy and Citizen Police Academy where it was held one night a week for about 10 weeks. Due to the time commitments required of the City Managers Office to coordinate with the departments, we feel that a schedule of this nature would not allow sufficient time to ensure a top quality program. Also, the initial program had an attendance cap of 50 participants. Our average attendance was around 30 and we feel that any future programs should be capped at a maximum of 25 participants. This will allow for more flexibility in meeting locations and allow for more interactions between Staff and the participants. We are seeking direction from Council on the following questions: 1. Whether to proceed with future programs; 2. If we proceed, how to best structure the program; a. Participation cap of 25 citizens; b. Four week, once a week meetings vs. six to seven months, once monthly meetings. 3. Any additional topics for consideration to be included in the program. Respectfully submitted, £. é::~ Randy Shiflet Deputy City Manager "'"' I f. INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL No IR 01-O0~ ^, ~= V'\ I" V Date: January 22, 2001 Subject: Scheduled Visit with Congresswoman Kay Granger As you know Congresswoman Kay Granger had tentatively scheduled to meet with the City of North Richland Hills on Thursday, January 25. She has now confirmed that time with us. We want to encourage each of you to plan on being there and to ask you to check your schedules and please RSVP with us as soon as possible. Our schedule will be meeting with Congresswoman Kay Granger from approximately 1 :OOpm till about 4:00pm on that day. This meeting presents an opportunity that is very valuable to the City and we would certainly encourage each of you to arrange your schedule to be present if it is possible. Attached is the schedule of activities as it is presently planned. Please feel free to call the city manager's Office to RSVP for your attendance at this meeting or if you have questions regarding the program. JJIIY;5CL~ Greg Vic~/ Managing Director of Community Services and Facilities GTV/ld e ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS , ,I e e e Kay Granger Visit January 25, 2001 Draft Outline 1 :00 p.m. · Granger arrives at City Hall · Discussion and Presentations will be held in Council Chambers, · Suggested Comments/Discussion: · Discussion on Job Access and Reverse Commuter Grant · ISTEA projects in NRH, transportation issues such as widening of Loop 820, Rufe Snow construction, Davis Blvd., trail projects · Comprehensive Land Use Plan/NRH Revitalizing Efforts · Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area (SMSA) · Overview of Work Force Development Program · Comments from Ms. Granger · Overview of NRH tour 2:15 p.m. · We will take a van on a tour of the City and review City projects, 3:00 p,m. · City hosts reception at location to be determined · Invites Council, Boards and Commissions, Citizens Police Academy, Citizens Fire Academy, Senior Citizens · .{ e Present: e MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD IN THE PRE-COUNCIL ROOM AT CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 - JANUARY 08, 2001 - 6:00 P.M. Charles Scoma Lyle E. Welch Russell Mitchell Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson Don Phifer Joe D. Tolbert T. Oscar Trevino, Jr. Larry J. Cunningham Randy Shiflet Steve Norwood Greg Vick Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson Paulette Hartman Rex McEntire Greg Dickens Larry Koonce John Pitstick Jenny Kratz Andy Jones Jim Browne Tom Shockley Bill Thornton Kirk Marcum Mike Curtis Mayor Mayor Pro Tern Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman Councilman City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director Community Services City Secretary Assistant City Secretary Adm. Asst. to City Manager Attorney Public Works Director Director of Finance Director of Development Public Information Director Fire Chief Park & Recreation Director Police Chief Assistant Parks Director Emergency Management Coordinator Assistant Public Works Director ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. DISCUSS ITEMS Agenda Item 7 - PZ 2000-04 - Councilman Trevino NAN FROM REGULAR questioned if the site plan showed the elimination of JANUARY 8, 2001 parking spaces 6 and 11 and the incorporation of CITY COUNCIL them into the landscaped areas. Staff advised the TDA site plan had already been updated to reflect these changes. tI City Council Minutes January 8, 2001 Page 2 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT Agenda Item 10 - GN 2001-003 - Councilman NAN Trevino questioned what action Council needed to take to refer this item back to the Planning & Zoning Commission since the Public Hearing had been opened. Mayor Scoma advised that the public hearing would need to be closed and a motion would be needed to send it back to the Planning & Zoning Commission. IR 2001-003 Mr. Shiflet advised that Tarrant County was seeking RANDY S. DISCUSSION OF support for legislation to fund a countywide early EARL Y WARNING warning system. Mr. Shiflet briefed the Council on SIGNAL FUNDING the request for support and possible issues. After discussion, the consensus of the Council was for Staff to bring back a resolution for consideration that would support legislation with conditions. Such conditions would include provisions that the City would consider developing and implementing a e countywide emergency warning system, compensation be provided to cities who already have efficient, newer early warning systems in place, and local control over the operation and activation of the system. IR 2001-001 Mr. Cunningham advised that the March 12 City PATRICIA DISCUSS Council meeting conflicted with the NLC Conference. RESCHEDULING The consensus of the Council was to reschedule the OF MARCH 12 CITY March 12 City Council meeting to March 5, 2001. COUNCIL Staff will place an action item on the January 22 MEETING agenda to reschedule the meeting. IR 2001-004 Mayor Scoma advised that this item would be moved NAN REPORT ON to the January 22 Pre-Council meeting for CITIZEN discussion. INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM e ITEM ADJOURNMENT ATTEST: e City Council Minutes January 8, 2001 Page 3 DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT Mayor Scoma announced at 6:13 p.m. that the NAN meeting would adjourn to Executive Session for deliberation regarding real property as authorized by Government Code §551.072 for park land acquisition and to be briefed by the City Attorney as authorized by Section 551.071 pursuant to case at 679 Southwest 2nd at p. 90. The Executive Session adjourned at 6:59 p.m. to the regular Council meeting. Charles Scoma - Mayor, Patricia Hutson - City Secretary e e .' , e e MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 - JANUARY 08,2001 -7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order January 08,2001 7:03 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Charles Scoma Lyle E. Welch Russell Mitchell Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson Don Phifer Joe D. Tolbert T. Oscar Trevino, Jr. Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman Councilman Staff: Larry J. Cunningham Randy Shiflet Steve Norwood Greg Vick Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson Rex McEntire City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director of Community Services City Secretary Assistant City Secretary Attorney 2. INVOCATION Members from Cub Scout No. 434 led the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Mayor Scoma recognized the Fire Department for receiving the Life Safety Achievement Award for 1999. The following Fire Department personnel were recognized: Fire Chief Andy Jones, Assistant Chief Mike Duncan, Battalion Chief Don LaPlante and Appartus Operator Joe Hopkins, Firefighter/EMT Steve Papagno, Firefighter/Paramedic Jake Barber of the Engine Company. e , e e City Council Minutes January 08, 2001 Page 2 5. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S} FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. 6. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED A. MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 11,2000 B. MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 11,2000 C. JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY INCENTIVE BLOCK GRANT - RESOLUTION NO. 2001-001 D. AUTHORIZE INTERLOCAL PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF HURST - RESOLUTION NO. 2001-006 E. AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF MOBILE VIDEO/RECORDER CAMERAS FROM KUSTOM SIGNAL IN THE AMOUNT OF $58,160 F. AWARD BID FOR ANNUAL CONTRACT TO SUPPLY UTILITY ITEMS TO ATLAS UTILITY SUPPLY IN THE AMOUNT OF $222,760 G. AWARD BID FOR BIG FOSSIL CREEK EROSION CONTROL IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE II TO CRAIG OLDEN, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $617,845 Councilman Mitchell moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson to approve the consent agenda. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 7. PZ 2000-04 - CONSIDER SITE PLAN APPROVAL OF A SELF SERVICE LAUNDRY IN A C1 COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT WITHIN 200 FEET OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY REQUESTED BY LAlLA All ON LOT 1, BLOCK 9, RICHLAND HILLS WEST ADDITION AT 3635 BONZER APPROVED Mr. Jim Rutherford, representing applicant, summarized PZ 2000-04. · e e City Council Minutes January 08, 2001 Page 3 Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Development, advised Council applicant is requesting to escrow $20,000 to the City for the construction of a 6-inch water main in Bonzer Street from Jerrell Street to Onyx Drive South. Public Works has reviewed this and is prepared to proceed with replacement of the 2-inch water main with a 6-inch water main when the $20,000 escrow is received. Mr. Pitstick advised Council the parking space changes stipulated by the Planning and Zoning Commission has been addressed on the updated site plan. Mr. Pitstick received a letter today, which states the Ali's agree to pay the city the required $20,000 toward the cost of improvement of the 6-inch water main. The applicant understands they will not be able to obtain a building permit from the city or begin any preliminary grading until the $20,000 payment has been fulfilled. Councilman Trevino moved to approve PZ 2000-04 with the stipulation that a $20,000 water escrow payment be received prior to issuance of a building permit on Lot 1, Block 9, Richland Hills West Addition. Councilman Metts seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 8. PS 2000-42 . CONSIDER FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, LITTLE WHITE WEDDING CHAPEL ADDITION AS REQUESTED BY EDDIE LETT ON 5.8 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF THE W. C. NEWTON SURVEY, ABSTRACT #1182 IN THE 7500 BLOCK OF PRECINCT LINE ROAD APPROVED Ms. Mary Jane Lett, applicant, was available to answer questions from Council. Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Development, addressed the request as it relates to city codes and ordinances and summarized recommendations of staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilwoman Johnson moved to approve PS 2000-42 requiring a public access easement in the Little Bear Creek flood plain for a future trail and signing of a sanitary sewer covenant. Mayor Pro Tem Welch seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 7-0. e . e e City Council Minutes January 08, 2001 Page 4 9. GN 2000-140 - CONSIDER AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY REVISING ARTICLE 7 COMMUNICATION TOWERS AND TELEVISION RECEIVERS, SECTION 735A, SPACING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS - ORDINANCE NO. 2531 (TABLED AT THE 12/11/00 CITY COUNCIL MEETING) WITHDRAWN Mr. Pitstick advised Council the Planning and Zoning Commission has directed staff to proceed with the development of a map delineating appropriate areas for directing communication tower requests. The Planning and Zoning Commission requests Council to withdraw Ordinance No. 2531 and refer it back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for further study and future recommendation to City Council. Councilman Trevino left the meeting at 7:34 pm. Councilman Trevino returned to the meeting at 7:36 pm. Mayor Scoma advised Council this public hearing is still open and asked for anyone wishing to speak for or against item to come forward. Seeing no one wishing to speak Mayor Scoma closed the public hearing. Councilwoman Johnson moved to withdraw Ordinance No. 2531 and refer it back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for further study and future recommendation to City Council. Councilman Tolbert seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 10. GN 2001-003 - AUTHORIZATION OF EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS - RUFE SNOW WIDENING PROJECT- RESOLUTION NO. 2001-003 APPROVED Councilman Trevino abstained from voting and discussion. Mr. Rex McEntire, City Attorney, summarized request. Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Metts to approve Resolution No. 2001-003. Motion to approve carried 6-0, with Councilman Trevino abstaining. .' City Council Minutes January 08, 2001 Page 5 11. GN 2001-004 - REQUEST FOR REFERENDUM ON CONTINUATION OF THE CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT - RESOLUTION NO. 2001-002 APPROVED e Mr. Tom Shockley, Police Chief summarized GN 2001-004. North Richland Hills voters originally passed the Crime Control and Prevention District in February 1996. The Crime Control District currently authorizes collection of a % cent sales tax to provide additional funds for the augmentation of the Police Department in its law enforcement and crime prevention mission. The Crime Control District is subjected to a legislatively mandated "Sunset" provision after five years unless a referendum is held and voters authorize a continuation of the District. The District may be continued from five to twenty years as authorized by the voters. To place this matter before the voters, City Council must request the Crime Control and Prevention District Board of Directors to order a referendum. The Board is scheduled to meet on this subject following the January 8, 2001 City Council meeting to consider an order. Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 2001-002. Mayor Scoma opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Scoma closed the public hearing. Councilman Trevino moved to approve Resolution No. 2001-002 requesting the Crime Control and Prevention District Board of Directors to order a referendum at the earliest possible date before June 30, 2001 on continuation or dissolution of the District. Councilman Mitchell seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 12. PW 2001-002 - AWARD AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH KNOWLTON-ENGLlSH-FLOWERS, INC. FOR DAVIS BOULEVARD ELEVATED STORAGE TANK REHABILITATION AND REPAINTING /2001 - RESOLUTION NO. 2001-004 APPROVED Mr. Greg Dickens, Public Works Director, summarized nature of the agreement. Councilman Tolbert inquired if other professional engineering companies were invited to submit an agreement. e Mr. Dickens advised Council that the city has negotiated with Knowlton-English-Flowers on previous tank buildings since 1987. Knowlton-English-Flowers is well aware of the city's needs and criteria by which the city must follow. .. City Council Minutes January 08, 2001 Page 6 Councilman Tolbert requested staff to provide Council with a written documentation stating the agreement is being awarded to a firm who (1) is the lowest rate or (2) if not the lowest bid, then state reasons why agreement was not awarded to lowest bidder. Councilman Tolbert wants to be assured the city is getting the best competitive price. Councilman Trevino asked staff if the city will be responsible for inspection during construction. Mr. Dickens advised Council staff is intending to hire the same inspection firm who inspected the Johnson Tank project. Councilman Trevino asked staff to provide Council with criteria for hiring professional engineers. Councilman Metts moved, seconded by Councilman Tolbert to approve PW 2001-002, Resolution No. 2001-004. Motion to approve carried 7-0. e 13. PW 2001-003 - AWARD AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH KNOWL TON-ENGLlSH-FLOWERS, INC. FOR GLENANN DRIVE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS - RESOLUTION NO. 2001-005 APPROVED Mr. Dickens summarized request. Mayor Scoma asked staff if was necessary to have the geotechnical investigations. Mayor Scoma thought the city had gotten most of the geological data on the lines currently in the area. Mr. Dickens advised staff he was not aware of an existing database on the subsurface conditions. The agreement included the geotechnical investigation in agreement in the event the city has to go between the two houses where one drainpipe exists. Staff wanted to utilize the geotechnical for investigation and recommendation on what should be done. Mayor Scoma asked if the amount of $7,000 is just for the core samplings and the design or any substructure supports that may be necessary. Mayor Scoma wanted to be sure if items associated with geotechnical investigations are not necessary the money would not be spent. e Mr. Dickens advised Council any geotechnical services provided through Knowlton- English-Flowers will be the most reasonably priced company to perform the work. .' - .' e e City Council Minutes January 08, 2001 Page 7 Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Mitchell to approve PW 2001-003, Resolution No. 2001-005. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 14. A) CITIZENS PRESENTATION None. B) INFORMATION AND REPORTS None. 15. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma adjourned the meeting at 7:59 pm. Charles Scoma - Mayor ATTEST: Alicia Richardson - Assistant City Secretary ~ CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: Public Works Council Meeting Date: 1/22/01 Subject: Vacate a DrainaQe Easement located on Block 1, Lot 3, Northeast Crossing Addition - Ordinance No. 2537 Agenda Number: GN 2001-O0~ There is a variable width drainage easement located on this tract as described in the attached Exhibit "B" and shown in Exhibit "A". Drainage improvements have not been constructed in this easement. The developers are requesting the easement be vacated and abandoned save and except any portion of the real property lying within any other drainage easement. Storm drain improvements have been constructed and the developers have dedicated additional easement by plat to cover the new location. Recommendation: To approve Ordinance No. 2537. Finance Review Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev,) Operating Budget Other ~ Account Number Sufficient Funds Ävallacle Finance Director ~ ~ "e'geID'_, ity Ma Signature Page 1 of_ . . . '> ORDINANCE NO. 2537 WHEREAS, there exists a variable width drainage easement located on the Northeast Crossing Addition, Block 1, Lot 3; and WHEREAS, the existing drainage easement is recorded in Vol. 9910, Page 703 and is shown on attached Exhibit "A" and described in Exhibit "B"; and WHEREAS, the easement is no longer in use; and WHEREAS, drainage improvements have been constructed and the developer has dedicated additional easements; and WHEREAS, the City and the owners agree that the said drainage easement should be released and the dedication of such easement vacated, save and except any portion of the real property lying within any other drainage easement; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICH LAND HILLS, TEXAS, that: 1. The dedication of this variable width drainage easement located on Northeast Crossing Addition, Block 1, Lot 3, be and is hereby vacated in favor of the owners, save and except any portion of the real property lying within any other drainage easement. PASSED AND APPROVED this 22nd day of January, 2001. APPROVED: Charles Scoma, Mayor ATTEST: Rex McEntire, Attorney for the City APPROVED AS TO CON~TENT~ < ~ ublic W rks Director ~ §JJ~. . /~~;~ ~ ~ -i/J ~.. ,~ ,~~ ~tf. 'P' t!§J~ rcP· ~ ~ ~~~ 00 <.v~0,\r¿.C;) ~(5J<¿; <v~Cj«.~. . ",4. C;)' "C;) '\. ~ ~ ·V '\." qj ,0. . 'V ()" ~ &41'50'34" R-30,OO' T-11,47' -<> L-21,91' o~ 1,.- /' 0..<' ô>~ Q~ 1,.-1,.- ~"Ú <9 o 50 ,-I, .". .. - I 100 I 200 I EXHIBIT A PARTIAL ABANDONMENT OF A DRAINAGE EASEMENT 5, 150 SQ. FT . 0.141 ACRES OUT OF THE L.C. WALKER SURVEY ABSTRACT 1552 TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS SCALE: 1"=100' CITY Graham AssociatesJnc. Cß\SLL TN; ENGNEEAS & fJLANt\ERS 616 SIX FLAGS DRIVE. SUITE 400 ARLINGTON, TEXAS 76011 (817) 640-8535 PROJ.NO.2152-1000 DATE JULY. 1999 @ TRADEMARK.PLAT.EXHIB19 BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION · BEING a 0.141 acre tract of land out of the L,C. Walker Survey, Abstract No. 1652, City of North Richland Hills, Tarrant County, Texas and being a portion of a tract of land described by deed in Volume 9796, Page 1375, Deed Records, Tarrant County, Texas. Said 0.141 acre tract of land being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: COMMENCING at a point, located in the north right-of-way line of Grapevine Highway (State Highway 26) (a variable width right-of-way) and at the most southerly southwest corner of Lot I, Block 1, Aegon Office Park, First Filing, as recorded in Cabinet A, Slide 384, Plat Records, Tarrant County, Texas and also located at the point of curvature of a curve to the left, having a delta of 41 °50'34", a radius of 30.00 feet and a chord bearing and distance of North 23°08'43" West, 21.43 feet; THENCE along said curve and following along the south line of said Lot I, Block 1, an arc distance of 21.91 feet to the point of tangency of said curve; THENCE North 44°04'00" West, continuing along said south line, for a distance of 56.35 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE South 75°56'00" West, leaving said south line, for a distance of 5.20 feet to a point; THENCE South 15°56'00" West, for a distance of 50.15 feet to a point; THENCE South 00°56'00" West, for 'Ii distance of 28.28 feet to a point; THENCE South 15°56'00" West, for a distance of 54.67 feet to a point located in the north line of said Grapevine Highway; · THENCE South 45°18'05" West, follo"ing along said north line, for a distance of 178.25 feet to a point; THENCE North 38°56'32" East, leaving said north line, for a distance of 146.90 feet to a point; THENCE North 15°56'00" East, for a distance of70.85 feet to a point; THENCE North 00°56'00" East, for a distance of 28.28 feet to a point; THENCE North 15°56'00" East, for a distance of71.42 feet to a point; THENCE North 75°56'00" East, for a distance of 5.20 feet to a point, located in the said south line of Lot l' , THENCE South 44°04'00" East, following along said south line, for a distance of 34.64 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING and CONTAINING 6,160 square feet 01"0.141 acres of land more or less. - n. _____._ __ - ----- -". · ExJ\\ bit B CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS . Department: Public Works Subject: Vacate a Sanitary Sewer Easement located on Block 1, Lot 4R, Walkers Branch Addition - Ordinance No. 2536 Council Meeting Date: 1/22/01 Agenda Number: GN 2001-006 There is a 15-foot sanitary sewer easement located on this tract as described in the attached Exhibit "A" and shown in Exhibit "B". A sanitary sewer main has not been constructed in this easement. The developers are requesting the easement be vacated and abandoned save and except any portion of the real property lying within any other sewer and/or utility easement. A sanitary sewer main has been constructed and the developers have dedicated additional easement by separate instrument to cover the new location. Recommendation: To approve Ordinance No. 2536. Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operating Budget Other Finance Review Account Number Sufficient Funds ÄvallaDle ~ Finance Director Budget Director Page 1 of _ . . . ORDINANCE NO. 2536 WHEREAS, there exists a 15-foot sanitary sewer easement located on the Walkers Branch Addition, Block 1, Lot 4R; and WHEREAS, the existing sanitary sewer easement is recorded on the plat Walkers Branch Addition, Lots 4R, 5 and 6 of Block 1 filed in Cabinet A, Slide 3325 and is shown on attached Exhibit "B" and described in Exhibit "A"; and WHEREAS, the easement is no longer in use; and WHEREAS, a sanitary sewer main has been constructed and the developer has dedicated additional easements; and WHEREAS, the City and the owners agree that the said 15-foot sanitary sewer easement should be released and the dedication of such easement vacated, save and except any portion of the real property lying within any other sanitary sewer or utility easement; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICH LAND HILLS, TEXAS, that: 1. The dedication of this 15-foot sanitary sewer easement located on Walkers Branch Addition, Block 1, Lot 4R, be and is hereby vacated in favor of the owners, save and except any portion of the real property lying within any other sewer and/or utility easement. PASSED AND APPROVED this 22nd day of January, 2001. APPROVED: Charles Scoma, Mayor ATTEST: R EXHIBIT A FIELD NOTES FOR A 15' SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT TO BE ABANDONED: &ING A PORTION OF LOT 4R, BLOCK 1, WALKERS BRANCH ADDITION, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN CABINET A, SLIDE .3.325, PLAT RECORDS, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS, AND BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING IN THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 4R, BLOCK 1, WALKERS BRANCH ADDITION AND BEING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 2R, BLOCK 1, WALKERS BRANCH ADDITION, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN CABINET A, SLIDE 3214, PLAT RECORDS, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS, AND BEING LOCATED 155.00 FEET NORTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 47 SECONDS WEST FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 4R, BLOCK 1, WALKERS BRANCH ADDITION: THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 28 MINUTES 42 SECONDS WEST 8.07 FEET: THENCE NORTH 44 DEGREES 19 MINUTES 25 SECONDS EAST 190.60 FEET; THENCE NORTH 45 DEGREES 40 MINUTES 35 SECONDS WEST 138.71 FEET; THENCE NORTH 44 DEGREES 19 MINUTES 35 SECONDS EAST 15.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 45 DEGREES 40 MINUTES 35 SECONDS EAST 153.71 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 44 DEGREES 19 MINUTES 25 SECONDS WEST 199.42 FEET: THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 28 MINUTES 42 SECONDS EAST 1.93 FEET: THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES .39 MINUTES 47 SECONDS WEST 15.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING AND CONTAINING 5,246.24 SQUARE FEET OF LAND, MORE OR LESS . . . 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'I" NUMBER DIRECTION l1 NOO'28'42"W L2 SOO'28' 42-E L3 S89'39'47"W DISTANCE 8.07 1.93 15.00 8409 HARWOOD ROAD VARIABLE R,O,W, . LEGEND . thOt. PIU o '''ON PIPE Â 110", D'ARC STAKE C CONCH", ..ON -X-X- FENCE -.- -- foOWER LU"£ - T - T - nLEptto..~ LINE -CATV - CA8L E TELEVISION &HADED AflEA DESIGNATES COI.CIIETE T¡............................................ ~F' LOYD BRANSOM SURVEYORS INC. CHARLES B HOOKS JR. HI:GISTERED PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR 1028 NORTH SYLVANIA AVE, . ... ,. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: City Secretary Council Meeting Date: 1/22/01 Subject: Rescheduling of March 12,2001 Council Meeting Agenda Number: GN 2001-007 At the January 8 Pre-Council meeting, the Council discussed that there would not be a quorum present at the March 12 City Council meeting due to a number of the Council members attending the NLC Conference. The consensus of the Council was to reschedule the March 12 meeting to March 5. Recommendation: To reschedule the March 12 City Council meeting to March 5. Finance Review Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev,) .. Operating Budget ~ Other Account Number Sufficient Funds Available -Ød6vitd ~ Department Head Signature Finance Director ~c~~ -, CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: Parks and Recreation Council Meeting Date: 1/22/01 Subject: Award of Bid to Wenger Corporation in the Amount of Agenda Number: PU 2001-004 $93,699 for the Purchase and Delivery of a Mobile Sound Stage City Council approved in the current year budget funding for a Mobile Sound Stage. The stage will greatly enhance the quality of citywide special events and provide exciting opportunities for our new Cultural Arts Program. Two bids were received, one from Wenger Corporation in the amount of $93,699 and the other from Century Industries in the amount of $102,930. These are the only two companies in the United States that manufacture this type of mobile sound stage. Staff recommends awarding the bid to Wenger Corporation since they were the low bid and within the approved $96,100 budget. The stage will be 28' in length and includes hydraulics for leveling, fixed acoustic panels, professional theatre lighting package, professional sound system, generator, and stage extensions. The City of Piano has this stage and they are pleased with the product. In addition staff visited with representatives from Wenger Corporation during the National Recreation and Park Association Trade Show. As such, we feel comfortable with the design, quality and construction of the product. Staff also consulted with the Support Services Department for their input, guidance and writing of the specifications. Finally, Wenger Corporation meets all specifications and general conditions of the bid and can deliver the stage within 60 days. They also offer the best equipment warranty. The purchase of the Mobile Sound Stage supports City Council Goal #5 for Quality Parks and Quality of Life Amenities for the Community. Recommendation: To award the bid to Wenger Corporation in the amount of $93,699 for the purchase and delivery of the Mobile Sound Stage. Finance Review c- ~~~ De artment Head Si nature o-v/ Budget Director Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operating Budget Other Page 1 of 1 Department: Finance / Support Services CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Council Meeting Date: 1/22/2001 Subject: Award Bid for Light Fixture Replacement Project to Knight Electric Company in the Amount of $29,950 Agenda Number: PU 2001-005 In the 2000/2001 approved budget, Council appropriated funds for renovation of City facilities. Included in the renovation is replacement of older light fixtures with new fixtures that are 20% more energy efficient. The current fixtures are 12 years old and require considerable maintenance. Formal bids were solicited and the results are outlined below. Knight Electric Company Brown Service Company Bean Electrical, Inc. Design Electric Krause Design, Inc. AAA Electrical Service Prism Electric $29,950 $33,215 $39,172 $39,300 $42,525 $47,257 $55,000 Bidders were requested to submit bids for the removal of 459 existing light fixtures and replace with new energy efficient fixtures and bulbs. This work will be done in the Police Department, Fire Administration and the Public Works Service Center. Knight Electric Company met all the specifications and general conditions of the bid and can complete the project within 30 days. Staff also received positive responses from the references checked. The second lowest bidder, Brown Service Company, is located in North Richland Hills. Their bid was $3,265 or 11 % higher than the low bid. Therefore, Brown Service Company's bid does not fall within 3% of the lowest bid, which is required by State law for local bidder consideration. Recommendation: To award the bid for the Light Fixture Replacement Project to Knight Electric Company in the amount of $29,950. . Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operating Budget Other --J:~~ -ç¿¡¿ De artment Head Si nature Finance Review G~ Page 1 of ...L "' CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: Public Works Council Meeting Date: 1/22/01 Subject: Revise the CIP Budç¡et for the Rufe Snow Drive / Karen Drive to Loop 820 Project. Agenda Number: PW 20~1-O04 This CIP project was approved in the 2000-2001 Capital Projects Budget. The Project consists of reconstructing and widening Rufe Snow Drive from Karen Drive to Loop 820. The reason for this CIP Budget revision is due to postponing this project until the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) completes the bridge and frontage road on the south side of Loop 820 at Rufe Snow Drive. As discussed on December 11,2000, staff recently discovered that the bridge and frontage road project that TxDOT will be constructing will overlap the City's project to widen Rufe Snow Drive from Karen Drive to Loop 820. Staff has received a written response from the North Central Texas Council of Governments (COG) indicating that the federal funds for this project can be used on another Rufe Snow Drive project. The City will not lose any federal grant money. The only thing that COG requested is that the City commits to doing the project when TxDOT completes the bridge and frontage road. Staff is recommending that the CIP Budget be revised as shown on the attached budget summary sheet. Recommendation: To revise the 2000-2001 Capital Projects Budget as indicated on the attached budget summary sheet for Rufe Snow Drive from Karen Drive to Loop 820. Finance Review Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operating Budget Other Account Number Suffic·ent Funds ÄvallaDle '- r ~ Finance Director Budget Director Page 1 of _ ., .. GENERAL FUND STREET CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS Rufe Snow Drive Intersection Karen Drive to I.H. 820 PROJECT DESCRIPTION This project begins at Karen Drive and ends on the north side of Corona Drive (approximate ending intersection of the TxDOT Bridge project). The intersection at Meadowlakes Drive will be improved as part of this project, Rufe Snow Drive will be widened to six (6) lanes along with right turn lanes and improved signalization, Construction for this project is scheduled to begin after TxDOT has completed the Rufe Snow Drive Bridge and Frontage Roads. PROJECT STATUS Beginning Ending Qaœ Qaœ Engineering 10/2003 4/2004 Construction 10/2004 6/2005 FINANCIAL DATA Change to Change to Total Funding Source Amount to 2000/2001 2001/2002 2001/2002 Remaining Project Date Budget Budget Budget Plan Budget Plan Cost Future G,O, Bonds $0 $0 $0 $0 $238,050 * $238,050 1996 G,O, Bonds 177,450 0 0 0 0 177,450 1992 G,O, Bonds 368,500 0 0 0 0 368,500 ISTEA Grant 0 0 268,500 (268,500) 0 0 Total $545.950 $0 $268,500 ($268,500) $238.050 $784,000 Project Expenditures Engineering $100,000 $0 $0 $0 $50,000 $150,000 Right-Of-Way & 0 714,450 0 634,000 634,000 Construction Total $100,000 $0 $714,450 $0 $684,000 $784,000 *Future G.O. Bonds needed in 2003 IMPACT ON OPERATING BUDGET Road maintenance and other operating expenses should be nominal during the first 5 to 10 years for this project Projected Annual Operating Impact 200512006 $0 2008/2009 $0 2007/2008 $0 . . . " . North Central Texas Council Of Governments January 11, 2001 Mr. Michael Curtis Assistant Public Works Director City of North Richland Hills P.O. Box 820609 North Richland Hills, Texas 76182-0609 Dear Mr. Curtis: This letter is in response to a request made in your letter to our agency dated March 13,2000, We have begun the process of transferring CMAQ funds from project 4173 (Rute Snow Drive from Karen Drive to IH 820, intersection improvements) to project 4172 (Rute Snow Drive at Glenview Drive, intersection improvements) located in North Richland Hills, Under this action. the federal funds previously committed to project 4173 will be withdrawn as you have indicated that the project will be completed with local funds. Federal funding for project 4173 will be increased by the same amount. As part of this process, we ask that you provide us with correspondence which: þ> Expresses the City of North Richland Hills' commitment to implement the Rufe Snow Drive from Karen Drive to IH 820 intersection improvement project )- Indicates the timeframe for completion and operation of the project )- Expresses the City of North Richland Hills' commitment to maintain the original scope of work )- Indicates that the City of North Richland Hills has adequate and appropriate staff and procedures in place to implement the project The modification process for this project entails that we submit this request to the Surface Transportation Technical Committee and the Regional Transportation Council for their approval and incorporation into the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, This will take place 616 Six Flags Drive. CQnterpOint Two p, O. Box SBB6. Arlington. Texas 76005·5688 (817) 640-3300 FAX: 817-640-7806 4» reçycled papøf http:ltwww.dfWinfo.com ..,',"....¡¡;.~~~ . . . V~'ii'Ui iV.ii ..u"*v~u_u ..' "'."'.....,-..... ....-.......... .........- - Jànuary 11, 2001 Mr. Michael Curtis Page Two in the March/April time frame in accordance to their meeting schedule. This modification will be part of our 2002-2004 Transportation Improvement Program development process to be completed by May 1, 2001. Air quality conformitY will also be done for the projects of note. Should you have any questions or comments, please contact Nathanh!1 Barnett or me at 817- 695-9240 at your convenience. / \re~ ~~(j¿.~ Principal Transportation Planner DR:baw cc: Charfes Conrad, TxDOT Fort Worth Chris Klaus, NCTCOG 2000-2001 UPWP Element 3.01 Project File CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: Planning & Inspections Department Council Meeting Date: 1/22/01 Subject: Public Hearing to consider the request of Richard Russell Agenda Number: PZ 2000-45 For a zoning change from C1 Commercial to R2 Single Family Residential on 13.332 acres of land in the John M. Vandusen Survey, Abstract #1588 in the 6400 block of Glenview Drive. Ordinance No. 2538 Background Mark Wood is requesting a zoning change from C1 Commercial to R2 Single Family on a 13 acre tract in the 6400 block of Glenview. He received preliminary approval for zoning and platting from the P&Z Commission and plans to construct a series of cui de sac's with 47 single family lots and one common area lot. This 13 acre tract is an infill lot surrounded by single family on the north and west sides and multifamily on the east side. The current Land Use Plan calls for high density residential while the proposed Comprehensive Plan indicates single family residential. The property generally drains from north to south. The applicant is proposing a separate lot fronting Glenview Drive that would be maintained as a detention pond that would remain dry most of the time. They have indicated they would landscape the area as an entryway amenity. The detention storage site will need a maintenance agreement tied to the Homeowners Association as part of the final plat. A Final Plat will be required before development could occur. Mark Wood has requested that this zoning request be postponed until the final plat is ready to be approved. They are not going to close on the property until they receive final plat approval and rezoning at this time would be exposing the current owner to rezoning without a final sale of the property. Staff has no problems with this request. We will have to readvertise to properly notify all surrounding property owners of the new public hearing. RECOMMENDATION: The Planning and Zoning Commission met on Thursday, January 11,2001 and voted 6-0 to recommend approval of this request. If the Council accepts the proposed postponement, the following motion is recommended: Postponement of PZ 2000-45 until formal consideration of a Final Plat for the Glenwyck Addition. Finance Review Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev,) Operating Budget Other Account Number Sufficient Funds Available - ~ ~ ,.._JJ)~ Department Head Signature Finance Director L:\CaseslPZ Cases\2000lPZ 2000-43-41 Shady Grove Baptist Church . . . ~\,Y HOWE/WOOD & COMPANY January 16,2001 Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Planning and Economic Development City ofN. Richland Hills 7301 NE Loop 820 N. Richland Hills, TX 76180 RE: Zoning Case for proposed Glenwyck Addition, N. Richland Hills Dear John: On behalf of the applicant, Jackey Fluitt and Richard Russell, please let this letter serve as a request to postpone the zoning case for the 13.3± acres on Glenview Drive known as the Glenwyck Addition. We would prefer the zoning case be heard at the same time that the final plat is complete and submitted for council approval. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, 7.-ðA/7 Mark S. Wood 1845 Precinct Line Rd,. 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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL Because you are a property owner within 200 feet of the subject tract of land as shown by the last City-approved tax rolls, you received this notice. You are invited to attend the Public Hearing to voice your support or opposition to the request. If you are unable to come to the scheduled meetings, you may forward any petitions or letters to: Planning Department City of North Richland Hills 7301 N.E. Loop 820 North Richland Hills, Texas 76180 Purpose of Reauest: PZ 2000-45 Glenwyck Addition 6400 Block of Glenview Drive Public hearing to consider the request of Richard Russell for a Zoning Change in the 6400 block . of Glenview Drive known as 13.332 acres of land in the John M. Vandusen Survey, Abstract #1588, from C1 Commercial to R2 Single Family Residential Zoning District. Hearing Procedure: Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council When: PLANNING AND ZONING THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 2001 CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2001 7:00 P.M. Time: What: Location: PUBLIC HEARING - PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7301 N. E. LOOP 820 NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS Applicant and Other Speakers' Presentation Public Input, Neighborhood Associations, Property Owners Within 200 feet, Interested Citizenry . Questions from Planning and Zoning Commission for Applicants, City Staff and Guests Present. L:\Property Owner Notification\PZ\PZ-2000-45,doc Mr. Ronald J. Brown .6428 Diamond Loch N Fort Worth, TX 76180 Mr. James A. Farmer 6440 Diamond Loch N Fort Worth, TX 76180-8456 Jay & Melissa McSpadden 4408 Diamond Loch N Fort Worth, TX 76180-8450 Ysidro & Martina Moreno 4049 Honey Ln North Richland Hills, TX 76180 Ms. Irene L. Parker 5780 Fawn Ct. Fort Worth, TX 76137-2677 . Ms. Wanda Gagle 4025 Garden Park Dr. Fort Worth, TX 76180-8709 Thomas & Allyson Tate 6520 Tabor St. North Richland Hills, TX 76180 K. R. Rhame 6424 Heidelburg Ct. Fort Worth, TX 76180-8414 Mr. Robert E. Courser 6425 Heidelburg Ct. Fort Worth, TX 76180-8414 &uel M. & Nancy Mccann 6504 Tabor St. Fort Worth, TX 76180-8072 Jonathan L. & Maria Moon 6436 Diamond Loch N Fort Worth, TX 76180-8456 Floyd & Marilyn Lee 6116 Circleview Dr. Fort Worth, TX 76180-8078 Mr. Samuel Hernandez 4412 Diamond Loch N Fort Worth, TX 76180-8450 Ms. Janice Kay Dowell 4045 Honey Ln Fort Worth, TX 76180 Jimmy Parker 5780 Fawn Ct. Forth Worth, TX 76137-2677 John & Catherine Kozak 8608 Iron Gate Ct. Fort Worth, TX 76179-3024 Mr. Don Wayne Guthrie 6524 Tabor St. Fort Worth, TX 76180-8072 Jackie Don & Carolyn Hall 6429 Diamond Loch N Fort Worth, TX 76180-8455 Jerry & Bertie Preston 4504 Diamond Loch N Fort Worth, TX 76180-8076 An Thi Vu 6508 Tabor St. Fort Worth, TX 76180-8072 Mr. Clarice L. Conrad 6432 Diamond Loch N Fort Worth, TX 76180-8456 Mr. Nicky Joe Herod 4404 Diamond Loch N Fort Worth, TX 76180-8450 Mr. Edward L. Harvey 4500 Diamond Loch N Fort Worth, TX 76180-8076 Ms. Karen Sue Griffith 4501 Shady Lake Dr. Fort Worth, TX 76180-8073 Russell & Holly Mitchell 4044 Honey Ln Fort Worth ,TX 76180-8740 Mr. Richard W. Russell 6325 Juneau Rd. Forth Worth, TX 76116-1613 Jack & Patricia King 6528 Tabor St. Fort Worth, TX 76180-8072 Ms. Mary Lee Bounds 6424 Devonshire Dr. Fort Worth, TX 76180-8452 Terry G. & Jerri L Mason 4508 Diamond Loch N Fort Worth, TX 76180-8076 Ms. Katheryn Butterfield 6512 Tabor St. Fort Worth, TX 76180-8072 ., .-.- ...." - ·"'-·~'·~~"W.....__ . ..___ _... Ms. Maggie Jolene Lucas 6441 Devonshire Dr. ert Worth, TX 76180-8449 Sara E. Cook Estate Attn: Sharon L Hilbert 309 Crowell St. Fort Worth, TX 76104-1913 Mr. B. H. Leach 6824 Corona Dr. Fort Worth, TX 76180-7912 Mr. Walter A. Blessing 5825 Briarcliff Rd. Fort Worth, TX 76117-3317 Mr. Richard W. Russell 6325 Juneau Rd. Fort Worth, TX 76116-1613 SGD Diamond Ridge LLC. 6336 Pershing Dr. Omaha, NE 68110-1100 . . . . . .. ._. ".. -.._'_...,-".,_..,.. ..L ORDINANCE NO. 2538 AN ORDINANCE REZONING 13.332 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF THE J. M. VANDUSEN SURVEY, ABSTRACT #1588, FROM C1 COMMERCIAL TO R2 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS ZONING ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City has received a request for a change in zoning district boundaries; and WHEREAS, after appropriate notice and public hearing, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, has forwarded a recommendation to the City Council for amendment of Zoning Ordinance and the Official Zoning Map by rezoning certain property as set forth herein; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS: 1. THA T, in Case Number PZ 2000-45, the following described tract as shown on Exhibit "A" shall be rezoned: A tract of land known as 13.332 acres of land out of the J. M. Vandusen Survey, Abstract #1588, Tarrant County, Texas, is hereby changed from C1 Commercial to R2 Single Family Residential. ' 2. THAT, the Official Zoning Map be redrawn to incorporate this zoning district boundary amendment and the herein described ordinance number be affixed to the property described herein. 3. SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. That it is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the section, paragraphs, sentences, clauses and phrases of this ordinance are severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this ordinance shall be declared invalid or unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs or sections of this ordinance, since the same would have been enacted by the City Council without the incorporation in this ordinance of any such invalid or unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section. Ordinance PZ 2000-45 Page lof2 . . . 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL THIS 22 DAY OF JANUARY 2001. Mayor Charles Scoma City of North Richland Hills, Texas ATTEST: City Secretary City of North Richland Hills, Texas APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: Development Director APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: Attorney for the City PZ 2000-45 Page 2 of2 ,#f .... CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: Planning & Inspections Department Council Meeting Date: 1/22/01 Subject: Public Hearing to consider the request of Thomas H. Smith Agenda Number: PZ 2000-47 For a zoning change from AG Agricultural to R2 Single Family Residential on 2.02 acres of land out of the T.K. Martin Survey, Abstract #1055 in the 6600 block of Simmons Road. Ordinance No. 2539 Background Thomas Smith is requesting to rezone and has received preliminary plat approval from the Planning & Zoning Commission on approximately 2 acres on Simmons Road across from lrongate Drive from Agricultural to R2 Single Family. The preliminary plat includes Lots 22-24, Block 6, Glenann Addition. There is an existing house on the north side of this tract and the applicant is requesting to rezone and subdivide the property into three residential lots. This property is surrounded by R2 single family homes. This rezoning and platting will allow for the construction of two new single family homes. Sidewalks will be required with the subdivision of this property. Public Works is also requiring further study to determine if a storm sewer is required to pick up water from the property to the north and along Simmons Road to Walker Branch channel. Improvements or easements may be required. The proposed rezoning is in conformance with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. RECOMMENDATION: The Planning and Zoning Commission met on Thursday, January 11,2001 and voted 6-0 to recommend approval of this request. If the Council determines that this zoning is acceptable, the following motion is recommended: Approval of PZ 2000-47 and Ordinance #2539. Finance Review Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) 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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION CASE #: PZ 99-47 AG to R-2 Glenann Addition Because you are a property owner within 200 feet of the subject tract of land as shown by the last City-approved tax rolls, you received this notice. If you cannot or do not wish to attend the hearing, the attached form is provided for your convenience. If you are unable to come to the scheduled meetings, you may forward any petitions or letters to: Planning Department City of North Richland Hills 7301 Northeast Loop 820 North Richland Hills, Texas 76180 PurDose of Reauest: The public hearing is to consider the request of Thomas H. Smith for a zoning change request from AG-Agricultural to R2-Single Family Residential on 2.02 acres out of the T.K. Martin Survey, . Abstract 1055. The property is located in the 6600 block of Simmons Road. Hearina Procedure: Plannina and Zonina Commission and City Council When: PLANNING AND ZONING CITY COUNCIL THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 2001 MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2001 Time: 7:00 P.M. What: PUBLIC HEARING - PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Location: PUBLIC HEARING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7301 N. E. LOOP 820 NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS Staff Presentation Applicant and Other Speakers' Presentation Public Input, Neighborhood Associations, Property Owners Within 200 feet, Interested Citizenry . Questions from Planning and Zoning Commission for Applicants, City Staff and Guests Present. \\NRH_CITY _HALL2\VOL 1\DATA\PZ\Property Owner Notification\PZ\PZ 99-47-Property Owner Letter,doc ~ , :<. 4 . CASE #: PZ 2000-47 AG to R-2 Glenann Addition The following property owners are listed in the 2000 Tarrant Appraisal District tax rolls. They fall with in 200 feet of the subject tract and have been notified. 6520 Massey Court Glenann Addition Block 6 Lot 7 Porter, Judy & Cynthia 6520 Massey Court North Richland Hills, Texas 76180· 6521 Massey Court Glenann Addition Block 6 Lot 6 Jacob, Troy G 6521 Massey Court North Richland Hills, Texas 76180 6516 Massey Court Glenann Addition Block 6 Lot 8 Sukigara, Ace 6516 Massey Court North Richland Hills, Texas 76180 Amundson Drive Martin, Tandy K Survey A 1055 Tract 1 Burk Collins Investments 8216 Northeast Parkway North Richland Hills, Texas 76182 . 8620 Amundson Road Martin, Tandy K Survey A 1055 Tract 8U Marthe, David 8620 Amundson Road North Richland Hills, Texas 76180 6825 Simmons Road Martin, Tandy K Survey A 1055 Tract 8Y Smith, Thomas 6825 Simmons Road Fort Worth, Texas 76180-4247 6552 Riddle Drive Glenann Addition Block 10 Lot 1 Butz, Fred J, III & Marlene 6552 Riddle Drive Fort Worth, Texas 76180-4239 6548 Riddle Drive Glenann Addition Block 10 Lot 2 Dean, Linda Preston 6548 Riddle Drive Fort Worth, Texas 76180-4239 6521 Simmons Road Glenann Addition Block 6 Lot 19 Dehaven, Clifford L 6521 Simmons Road Fort Worth, Texas 76180-4244 6525 Simmons Road Glenann Addition Block 6 Lot 20 Campbell, Ricky L 6525 Simmons Road Fort Worth, Texas 76180-4245 6529 Simmons Road Glenann Addition Block 6 Lot 21 Boswell, James Boyd 6529 Simmons Road Fort Worth, Texas 76180-4245 . 8432 Donna Drive Glenann Addition Block 2 Lot 9 Cunningham, Herbert V 8432 Donna Drive Fort Worth, Texas 76180-4114 . 6536 Sherri Lane Plata, Jesus Glenann Addition 6536 Sherri Lane Block 1 Lot 11 Fort Worth, Texas 76180-4128 6532 Sherri Lane Moerke, Chieko K Glenann Addition 6532 Sherri Lane Block 1 Lot 12 Fort Worth, Texas 76180-4128 6528 Sherri Lane Stembridge, Delbert Glenann Addition 6528 Sherri Lane Block 1 Lot 13 Fort Worth, Texas 76180-4128 6524 Sherri Lane Pendergast, Richard & N Truitt Glenann Addition 6524 Sherri Lane Block 1 Lot 14 Fort Worth, Texas 76180-4127 8433 Donna Drive Solecki, John Wesley Glenann Addition 8433 Donna Drive Block 1 Lot 7 Fort Worth, Texas 76180-4115 8437 Donna Drive Coover, Leland L Glenann Addition 8437 Donna Drive Block 1 Lot 8 Fort Worth, Texas 76180-4115 8441 Donna Drive Musch, Robert J & Patricia L Glenann Addition 8441 Donna Drive . Block 1 Lot 9 Fort Worth, Texas 76180-4115 6540 Sherri Lane Runyan, Vernon H Jr Glenann Addition 6540 Sherri Lane Block 1 Lot 10 Fort Worth, Texas 76180-4128 8705 Copper Canyon Road Murray, Opal R Hill-N-Oaks Place Additions 8705 Copper Canyon Road Block 75A Lot 2 North Richland Hills, Texas 76180 8700 lrongate Drive Jaggears, Jacob & Medrith HiII-N-Oaks Place Additions 8700 Iron gate Drive Block 75A Lot 1-2B Fort Worth, Texas 76180-4227 8704 Irongate Drive Beadles, Steven H Hill-N-Oaks Place Additions 8704 lrongate Drive Block 75A Lot 2A Colleyville, Texas 76034-4842 8705 Irongate Drive Rogers, Douglas L & Racheal B Hill-N-Oaks Place Additions 8705 Iron gate Drive Block 75B Lot 18 Fort Worth, Texas 76180-4227 8701 Irongate Drive Treadway, James Hill-N-Oaks Place Additions 8701 Irongate Drive Block 75B Lot 19 North Richland Hills, Texas 76180 8700 Copper Canyon Road McDonald, Albert Lewis . Hill-N-Oaks Place Additions 8700 Copper Canyon Road Block 75B Lot 20 North Richland Hills, Texas 76180 ",... ....,.- -- ...,.. , . 8704 Copper Canyon Road Hill-N-Oaks Place Additions Block 75B Lot 21 Younke, SuzanneM 8704 Copper Canyon Road Fort Worth, Texas 76180-4225 8701 Copper Canyon Road HiII-N-Oaks Place Additions Block 75A Lot 1 Daily, Gerald G 8701 Copper Canyon Road Fort Worth, Texas 76180-4226 . . . .~.., '..-., -._._,~".._. .-.. ~-'."'-"'.~ . . . ORDINANCE NO. 2539 AN ORDINANCE REZONING 2.02 ACRES OUT OF THE T. K. MARTIN SURVEY, ABSTRACT # 1055, FROM AG AGRICULTURAL TO R2 SINGLE FAMilY RESIDENTIAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HillS ZONING ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City has received a request for a change in zoning district boundaries; and WHEREAS, after appropriate notice and public hearing, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, has forwarded a recommendation to the City Council for amendment of Zoning Ordinance and the Official Zoning Map by rezoning certain property as set forth herein; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCil OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HillS, TEXAS: 1. THAT, in Case Number PZ 2000-47, the following described tract as shown on Exhibit "A" shall be rezoned: A tract of land known as 2.02 acres out of the T. K. Martin Survey, Abstract #1055, from AG agricultural to R2 single family residential. 2. THAT, the Official Zoning Map be redrawn to incorporate this zoning district boundary amendment and the herein described ordinance number be affixed to the property described herein. 3. SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. That it is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the section, paragraphs, sentences, clauses and phrases of this ordinance are severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this ordinance shall be declared invalid or unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs or sections of this ordinance, since the same would have been enacted by the City Council without the incorporation in this ordinance of any such invalid or unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section. 4. Ordinance PZ 2000-47 Page lof2 . EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL THIS 22 DAY OF JANUARY 2001. Mayor Charles Scoma City of North Richland Hills, Texas ATTEST: City Secretary City of North Richland Hills, Texas . APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: Development Director APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: Attorney for the City . PZ 2000-47 Page 2 of2 CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS . Department: Planning & Inspections Department Council Meeting Date: 1/22/01 Subject: Public Hearing to consider a Replat of Lot 1, Block 1, Agenda Number: PS 2000-50 Morgan Meadows Addition requested by Louis and Sally McCrory on 1.761 acres of land in the 6900 block of Little Ranch Road. Background A Replat application has been made by Louis and Sally McCrory on a 1.7 acre parcel at the southwest corner of Hightower and Little Ranch Road. By State law. a residential replat requires a public hearing so all surrounding property owners within the original subdivision can be properly notified. The subdivision regulations require that either improvements should be made to Little Ranch Road or street escrow to the City. The City has accepted a street covenant for similar replats. This area is planned for low density single family housing on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The area was rezoned in 1986 from R1 to R1S. Staff discovered in the platting process that the new subdivided lots do not meet the minimum 1 acre requirement under the R1S standards. Rezoning to R1 would require a 13,000 square foot lot with a 2,300 square foot house. The proposed replat indicates a 38,000 square foot lot with a 200 foot frontage which clearly exceeds the R1 district but does not meet the minimum 1 acre requirement under the R1S standards. We have received a zoning request application for this property to change it to R1 which would comply with the required area. The minimum dwelling unit size is 2300 square feet for both R1 Sand R1. RECOMMENDATION: The Planning and Zoning Commission met on Thursday, January 11,2001 and voted 6-0 to recommend approval of this request. If the Council determines that this replat is acceptable, the following motion is recommended: Approval of PS 2000-50 for Lots 1 RA & 1 RB, Block 1, Morgan Meadows Addition. Finance Review Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operating Budget Other -YAJ J~~ Account Number Sufficient Funds Available Department Head Signature Finance Director L:\Cases\PZ Cases\2000\PZ 2000-43-41 Shady Grove Baptist Church -.--- '.'- ..... 4 TR N i~:~ TR 2G 2.86 ;>- 3 1 Ac AC ~'t; :..., :0"; . ..... ,.... ~......¡, ; ::"~ :~"ØJ.:;'~ ~<:: 2 B ;.... TR 2F TR 2P ;'~~ .8721 AC 2.9131 AC .~ ~ ~ TR 2F ?.:~~~ ::l': CO~~ \)\) ~~. ......... 1 fR.. TR 3C2B:~ 3C '.~ .675 II .' TR 3C2A 1',:'4 . 03 7 AC ~C ~ TR 3C2 .71 AC ,:~ . 4 5 TR 4A1 4.73 AC 6 ~ .......................... r--- TR 2N 2.8ri!J AC .~: ~ TR 2P 2.qllq AC :ct~ TR 2PI TR 2P2 ::...¡ J :"'. ~...~ T ; .:,\t;. F ¡.) 2 3 4 5 6 . PS 2000-50 REPLAT Lot 1-R. Block 1 Morgan Meadows Addition TR 38 32.96 AC PT SA i§ ..----... 2 2. 07 a ~:7 IIIo!Q.ET MJOIt TF TR 4Bl ~ TR 4BIC -- " :.; ~ '" ...IH ~ :'<, 7::~~~ / .......- . " ..................................-...................-...........-....'....."....., ...... .'.... :i1 ~, ..:., 'V' .....' " " . .-:. ..... ~ ~ ~. 1&R28 16R2A tv' llB IIA ~ J I. 16R1A 1R '. 15 14B 3 14A 13 r -- (ì vI J r~ 0 Iv 4 ¡vh:.~ N @'''''''' 1")51.;::- (- ' 12 5 6 ^\ ).- '!-' ,-,/,:-;:; ~t~ .!''- ; .:... .. qR -: ;.:: I'. :. ~r ..' .......... ..' ~ .. 8 -- ~":() F~ ';' :... , ' . NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE NORTH RICH LAND HILLS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL Because you are a property owner within 200 feet of the subject tract of land as shown by the last City-approved tax rolls, you received this notice. If you cannot or do not wish to attend the hearing, the attached form is provided for your convenience. If you are unable to come to the scheduled meetings, you may forward any petitions or letters to: Planning Department City of North Richland Hills 7301 Northeast Loop 820 North Richland Hills, Texas 76180 Purpose of Reauest: PS 2000-50 Morgan Meadows Addition Replat of Lot 1, Block 1 . The public hearing is to consider the request Louis and Sally McCrory to replat Lot 1 I Block 1 of the Morgan Meadows Addition to Lots 1 RA and 1 RB, Block 1 on 1.761 acres of land at 6924 Little Ranch Road. Hearing Procedure: Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council When: PLANNING AND ZONING CITY COUNCIL THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 2001 MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2001 Time: 7:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING - PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7301 N. E. LOOP 820 NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS What: Location: Staff Presentation Applicant and Other Speakers' Presentation Public Input, Neighborhood Associations, Property Owners Within 200 feet, Interested Citizenry . Questions from Planning and Zoning Commission for Applicants, City Staff and Guests Present. \\NRH_CITY _HALL2\VOL 1 \DA TA\PZ\Property Owner Notification\PZ\PSOO-50 Morgan Meadows Replatdoc . .'4_'~__~..._ ~.~. '''''''_'''4 ___._ . CASE #: PS 2000-50 Morgan Meadows Replat The following property owners are listed in the 2000 Tarrant Appraisal District tax rolls. They fall with in 200 feet of the subject tract and have been notified. 6912 Little Ranch Road Morgan Meadows Subdivision Block 2, Lot 14B Bellomy, James A. 6912 Little Ranch Road Fort Worth, Texas 76180-3805 6916 Little Ranch Road Morgan Meadows Subdivision Block 2, Lot 15 Newman, Mervyn L. 6916 Little Ranch Road Fort Worth, Texas 76180-3805 6924 Little Ranch Road Morgan Meadows Subdivision Block 2, Lot 16R2A McCrory, Louis and Sally 6924 Little Ranch Road Fort Worth, Texas 76180-3805 Little Ranch Road Morgan Meadows Subdivision Block 1, Lot 1A McCrory, Louis and Sally 6924 Little Ranch Road Fort Worth, Texas 76180-3805 6917 Little Ranch Road Morgan Meadows Subdivision Block 1, Lot 2 Ho, Dung Van 6917 Little Ranch Road North Richland Hills, Texas 76180-3806 . 6909 Little Ranch Road Morgan Meadows Subdivision Block 1, Lot 3 Garvin, Mack L. 6908 Little Ranch Road Fort Worth, Texas 76180-3805 . NRH Public Works / Administration . CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS December 20, 2000 MEMO TO: Planning and Zoning Commission FROM: Julia W. Skare, P.E., Senior Staff Engineer RE: MORGAN MEADOWS ADDITION, BLOCK 1, LOTS 1RA& 1RB; PS2000-50 Final (Replat) Plåt We have reviewed the plat and plans submitted to this office on December 5 and offer the following comments. The plat will be forwarded to Planning & Zoning for consideration IF the plat is revised per the following comments and a written response to each comment is provided on or before December 27, 2000. 1. LOT DESIGNATION The lots shall be labeled 1 RA & 1 RB. 2. TITLE BLOCK The title block shall be revised to read: Final Plat of Lots 1 RA & 1 RB, Block 1, Morgan Meadows Addition, being a replat of Lot 1, Block 1, Morgan Meadows Addition. . 3. EASEMENT DEDICATION The attached easement dedication shall be included on the plat with the metes and bounds description. 4. UTILITY EASEMENT The utility easement shown on the original plat recorded in Volume 388-13, Page 50 òn Lots 1 & 2 shall be shown on the plat. 5. STREET LIGHTING The location of the proposed streetlight shall be shown on the utility plan. Any additional streetlights, which are required based on current ordinances, need to be coordinated with Public Works and TXU Electric. The developer will pay the cost for installation of any additional streetlights directly to TXU Electric. 6. LITTLE RANCH ROAD Subdivision Regulations state, "Where an existing perimeter street is adjacent to a proposed new subdivision, the developer shall construct one half of the required street according to the standards contained in the Design Manual." Public Works is not opposed to funds being placed in escrow for these improvements. The escrow amount is $88.27/lineal foot X 192 feet for a total amount due of $16,947.84. . 7. MASONRY SCREENING WALL Subdivision Regulations require the developer of any lot located in a re-subdivision of existing residential lots, adjacent to a C4U thoroughfare, such as Hightower Drive to construct a masonry-screening wall along and adjacent to the thoroughfare. In the past, the Planning and Zoning Commission has waived this requirement for one or two lot subdivisions. P,O, Box 820609" North Richland Hills, Texas" 76182-0609 7301 Northeast Loop 820 .. 817-427-6400 .. FAX 817-427-6404 . . . Morgan Meadows Page 2 of2 December 20,2000 This memo shall be used in conjunction with the marked up plans and the separate letter to the engineer. The marked up plans shall be returned with the revised plat and plans. Jwslbmb/pwm2000-239 Attachments cc: Greg Dickens,P.E., Public Works Director Mike Curtis, P.E., Assistant Public Works Director . . . '. EASEMENT DEDICATION The easements indicated on this plat are for the purpose of constructing, using, and maintaining public utilities including underground conduits, manholes, pipes, valves, posts, above ground cables, wires or combinations thereof, together with the right of ingress and egress. PW19EASEDED . Delbert R Stembridge, P.R, RPLS, STEMBRIDGE & VOGT Consulting Engineers Thomas W. Vogt, P.E., R.P.L.S. MEMO TO : Planning and Zoning Commission I C./7'( OF- WtJ2íJ.l ~JC.NL.^"" r.:> NH.t. S FROM: Delbert R. Stembridge, P.E. RE: MORGAN MEADOWS ADDITION, BLOCK 1, LOTS 1 RA & 1 RB; PS2000-50 Final (Replat) Plat We have received the comments from Julia W. Skare, P.E., Staff Engineer. We have made the corrections and revisions as follows: 1. The lot designations have been revised to 1 RA and 1 RB. 2. The title block has been revised to read Final Plat of Lots 1 RA and 1 RB, Block 1, Morgan Meadows Addition, a replat of Lot 1, Block 1 an Addition to the City of North Richland Hills, Tarrant County, Texas. 3. The easement dedication has been added to the plat. . 4, The utility easement shown on the original plat recorded in Volume 388-13, Page 50 on Lots 1 & 2 has been added. 5. The location of a proposed street light has been shown. Coordination and payments to TXU will be done by the developer. \ 6. In lieu of perimeter street construction or escrow funds the developer requests that he be allowed to enter into a covenant agreeing to pay his fair share of any future street improvements. 7. The developer request that the requirement fo masonry screening wall be waived since this is only two lots and they will face on Hightower. If there are any questions regarding this submitted please do not hesitate to call our office. ,P.E . cc: Julia W. Skare, P. E. , Staff Engineer Greg Dickens, P.E., Public Works Director Mike Curtis, P.E., Assistant Public Works Director 1701 Oakwood Street · Fort Worth, Texas 76117 Office: (817) 834-2694· Fax: (817) 834-5923· E-mail: twvogt@flash,net ..' ~ CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS 'I- e Department: Administration Council Meeting Date: 1/22/01 Subject: Youth Advisory Committee Report on Status of Activities Agenda Number: GN 2001-008 to Date In accordance with the Youth Advisory Committee's By-Laws, Section VI, the committee shall submit a report to the City Council on the status of its activities to date by January 31st of each year. The mid-year report of the Youth Advisory Committee as submitted by Vanessa Trevino, President of the Youth Advisory Committee, is attached for your review. Melissa Johnson, the City's Youth Outreach Coordinator and liaison to the committee, and Vanessa Trevino will be in attendance to present the power point report to the City Council and to provide a brief summary of the report. Recommendation Approve the Youth Advisory Committee's mid-year report to the City Council. e Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operating Budget Other - - ~,~~ , , Depa ment Head Signature Finance Review Account Number Sufficient Funds Available Finance Director ~~r; '.-J ItyMa~ Page 1 of 1 . . Jan-12-01 05:14pm From-CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PARD 917427SS27 T-079 p,021o5 F-915 .... ,. e Report of Youth AcMsory Committee 2000..2001 To Ctty Council of North Richlancl Hilts The YDuth Adviaory Committee is into ita fourth year Of successful accomplishments. We decided to start out the year wtth a retre$ to giVe alf rœmbers a chance to get aqu8tinted wi1h each other and an opportunity to discuss our goals and objectives for the upcoming year. Youth Advisory Committee held this retœal.on the l..Sth and 1Slh nf CSept.....,. The retreat started out with a spaec:h from'M.yor Sooma. We took a personality teet led by Irma V.tonds from tho United Community Center. Kyfe Pekumoy from W~g8 Middle Sd1oo1 talked to us about team building and, finally Jennifer Herbert with Drug PreventiOn Resourœa helped us with g08l setting. W. made 8 chart specifying our goals for the year and this helped clañfy main objectives for the yèar and what obstacles we would have to overcome in order to achieve the goar. s_ before us. Nut we construcf8d a True Value Contract in which each member donated th8ir ideas on what they feel they can cantribute to the group. In addition members added what they thought would keep us from auccoaafutly , achieving oµf: goals. Once all WiI. written, oaGh member signed the cuntract. We have 18mi~ated this contract and bring it with us to each meeting to remind us of our commitme~ , that we have made to the group., ' ' At the retreat we also went over what is ,e~ of every member as an officer and as a committee member. We decided to make changes to the by-Iaws- Representation a from each of the fOur high cc:hools (RichJand, Nolan, Hattom, and Fort WQI1h Chri.tian) , . begins immediately. Tho eefection procees h_ been changed in order to ¡norca.. ' application. and divor&ify the Youth Adviaory Committee. Beginning April 1at4wgust 30th of each year, committee members WID begin distributing, advertising, and then coflecting applications for membership. Their peers Will select board members the first Thursday of September. Nominations will be placed before city coundl'the last city CDuncJl'meøting in September for selection and appointment for the neXt tenn. Finally I board members term of office wi11 be September-August. ThIs will help increase participation throuvh'the summer months. We .Iso felt we noeded a new amendment In order to add an Action Committee. Thies AQlon Committee will 'be made up of l11ISß1bers at large that IIfO not on the board. Action Committee members will be utilized in' planning and facilitating Youth Advisory , evente. The Action COmmittee will also be uHd to be a larger voiœ oftt:l~ teé~ of North Richland Hills. The aeledion process for thiS comrriittee will be aeI8ct8d by application. These members will not be a part of the board. To indeese pårticipation in Youth AdvisOrY Committee, Action Committee members will have an open ,application proceø. AU of 1he above changes have been updated in 'the Youth Advi&ÒfyBoard Huodbook, During the sumrrert MeliSH and Vaneaa had the opportunity to be a pan of MADD Power Camp. There were motivational speakers there who included Justin Lookado, Peter Alsop, and John Crudele. Adults Were a big, pert of the çamp but \ho \'eon. wont tho once in charge. The main prenùH of the camp was to empower teens to go back to thlÚr communities and help Initiate positive changes. We look forward to returning to the camp with a larger representation of the Youth ~viaory Committee. Through out the year the Youth Advisory Cortmittee has been greatly involved in the community. We hetped out DARE by helping with the Ident-a-kid program and skated with e Received Jan-12-01 04:14pm From-8174276627 To-City Of North Richla Paie 02 · Jan-12-01 05 :14pm , .' - From-CITV OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PARD 8174276627 T-079 p,oa/05 F-B15 ,. e the kìds on. night at the Blue Line Ice Complex. The YQuth Advisory Committee attended the Youth Forum that was help at Tarrant County CoDeg. 88 well. The Youth AcIvI80ry Committee has assisted in Teen Dances at the Rocreatfon ~r, helped cmildfwn decorate cookies at the Tree UShting Ceremony. atte~ded MADD Power Camp, is attending a Parenting Seminar to hefp baby-sit and are volunteering at the DaddyJDaughter Valentine ~~ , ' In addition to 111.. actiVities. the' Youth AdW,ory Committee has been interested in getting involved in more community 8ctiViti8S. We would nke to get involved with the foca' govemment. Thi. issue has been brought up tfu'o.ughout the year with the Youth AclYì80ry Committee but we WBAI hesitant to act upon It with the fear that It would not be' aomething we would be ¡.....ted in sa teene. tiowev8r, after much thought, the Youth Advi80ry Committee feels that it would be _emery benefi" to us a whole. Our g08' is to get a better under.danding of the economic impact that new bUlin..sea bring to the area. We are in the PRJC888 of aettlng up a tour of North Hille Mati with John Piålfck and Ashley Stahtos at Economic Development. The Youth AdVisory Cofnmittee ie8liõïñterested in, working with the Beautification Commission an adopting a spot to 'help maintain. The Youth Adviaory Committee would like to help feed hemeless famm_ in the area. We have shown an intel'e8t in Jooking at transportation iøauea and how it is 8ffBdjng Nor1h Rlehl.nd Hills al well 88 The Park and Recreation Departments traß system. We will also have 8 night Where the Youth Advisory CommiUee wfflleam the "baeiCl" of localgo,vemmenl This wiU be done in the fQrmat of the first $888ion of Cítizen involwment. The Youth Advisory Committee will r'emlin active with DARE. teen dances. etc. throughout the year. , Some of the Youth Advfsory CommHteea pl.ns in action are that of America's Premise, Shattered Dream8. and. Youth Summit. AU of those are thing. that the Youth Advisory Committee has already atarted WOrking on. AmctrIc:a·s Promise,~ already come to talk to us in ~otober. We have 8ent in an applìcatJon and ,all other neceaaary,paøer work haa been turned in. We have forrnecf a IlUÞ-committee for Shattered Dreams and are ' hoping it will work for the 01-02 school year. ' The Youth Advisory Committee is looking at ' Prospective sponsors, a locatiOn, budget and dates for the Youth Summit Which Is expected to take place in ,the 01-02 school year. , The Youth Advisory Commìttee feels thøt this year 'has been it great auÇÇØSs. Our liai~ Melis.. Johnoon haa done a ,great deal for us and it is greatly appreciated. We hope to ,continue our SUCCBSS in the future. .. ; e Received Jan-1Z-01 04:14pm From-B174Z766Z7 To-City Of North Richla Paie 03 , r CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS e Department: Administration Council Meeting Date: 01/22/01 Subject: Resolution Supporting Countywide Early Warning Funding Agenda Number: GN 2001-009 Resolution No, 2001-007 At the January 8, 2001 Pre-Council meeting the Council was briefed on a request from Tarrant County Commissioners Court for the City to pass a resolution supporting legislative changes that would authorize a funding mechanism for a countywide early warning system. A number of issues are still not known and staff discussed some of the pros and cons of a countywide system as it is currently proposed. Most of the "cons" are actually unknown factors since this project is still in its infancy. It was the consensus of the Council for staff to draft a resolution that would support the legislation while also identifying issues of concern to the City. Staff has worked with the City Attorney to draft the attached ,resolution, which we believe addresses those concerns. The resolution does support the countywide effort and appropriate enabling legislation to authorize the Tarrant County 9-1-1 District to collect additional revenues to fund the program. The resolution further states that cities that already have new and efficient warning systems should be provided proper compensation for those existing systems and that local activation and control over the operation of the systems should continue. RECOMMENDATION: To approve Resolution No. 2001-07 supporting a Countywide emergency warning system. Finance Review Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operating Budget Other ~C~ Department He d Signature Account Number Sufficient Funds Available Finance Director Page 1 of I e RESOLUTION NO. 2001-07 SUPPORT OF A COUNTYWIDE EMERGENCY WARNING SYSTEM WHEREAS, in the aftermath of the tornadoes that tore a path through the heart of Tarrant County on March 28, 2000 and the failure of some existing outdoor warning sirens, there has been a public outcry for an improved and coordinated outdoor warning system; and WHEREAS, the type of weather related emergencies that trigger the activation of an emergency warning system do not respect municipal boundaries and therefore justify a countywide coordinated system for maximum warning efficiency and the protection of all Tarrant County citizens; and WHEREAS, a state of the art countywide emergency warning system can be appropriated, funded and managed by the existing Tarrant County 911 District by expanding the 911 service charge on residential phone bills; and WHEREAS, legislative action will be required to allow the Tarrant County 911 District to implement the plan for a countywide emergency warning system; and _ WHEREAS, the Council supports legislative changes necessary to consider the development ~ implementation of a countywide emergency warning system. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that: 1. The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, does hereby support the development and implementation of a countywide emergency warning system and any legislative changes necessary for the creation thereof. 2. When new plans are developed in Tarrant County, this City Council goes on record as favoring a plan which would provide compensation to those cities which have already provided new and efficient early warning systems, so as not to penalize those cities for acting early. 3. This City Council also goes on record in support of local control over the operation of each city's early warning system, when new plans are developed. e I ^ Resolution No. 2001-07 Page 2 of 2 e PASSED AND APPROVED this 22nd day of January, 2001. APPROVED: Charles Scoma - Mayor ATTEST: Patricia Hutson - City Secretary APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: Æ¿~ Randy Shiflet - Deputy City Manager APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: e Rex McEntire - Attorney for City e '~ ". ~ CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: City Secretary Council Meeting Date: 1/22/01 Subject: Appointment to Place 1 on the Animal Control Shelter Advisory Committee Dr. Joe Metcalf who has served on the Animal Control Shelter Advisory Committee since it was created has notified the City Secretary's office of his desire to resign his position. According to the ordinance that created this Board, a vacancy is to be filled by City Council appointment and a licensed veterinarian must fill the Place 1 position. Dr. Metcalf is recommending Dr. Jed Ford of Family Pet Clinic as a replacement for his position on the Board. Dr. Ford has worked with the Animal Services Center since he opened his practice in North Richland Hills in 1990. Ms. Burney, Environmental Services Director, has spoken with Dr. Ford about serving on the Board and he is willing to serve if appointed. Ms. Burney feels that he will make an excellent addition to the Board. If Council appoints Dr. Ford to this Board, the appointment will be to fill the unexpired term of office. Agenda Number: GN 2001-010 Recommendation: To consider the appointment of Dr. Jed Ford to Place 1 on the Animal Control Shelter Advisory Committee, term expiring 6/30/2001. ' Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev,) .. Operating Budget :.. Other Finance Review Account Number Sufficient Funds Available Finance Director Department Head Signature ~~* . ðcity Manage S· nature 't ,,' e e e .NRHINTE FICE,MEMO ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT Date: January 4, 2001 ESM-00/003 To: Patricia Hutson, City Secretary Î A / Pam Burney, Environmental Services Directoa nØV Animal Shelter Board Resignation and Appointment From: Re: Dr. Joe Metcalf of Davis Blvd. Animal Clinic, who has served on the Animal Shelter Board since it was formed in 1988, has asked to resign his position. He has recommended Dr. Jed Ford of Family Pet Clinic, 6724 Midcities Blvd., as replacement for his position on the Board. , Dr. Ford has worked with the Animal Services Center since he opened his practice in 1990. He was one of the first veterinarians to participate in our early spay/neuter adoption program along with Dr. Metcalf. Dr. Ford obtained his D.V.M. in 1982 and practiced in East Texas and in Fort Worth, before opening his practice in NRH in 1990. He is aware of issues that the shelter deals with and would be an excellent addition to the Board. We have spoken to him and if appointed, he is willing to serve. Phone: 427.6655 Fax: 427-6656 E-mail: pburney@nrhtx.com .~ . CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: Parks and Recreation Council Meeting Date: 1/22/01 Subject: Award of Contract to Whitewater West in the Amount Agenda Number: PU 2001-006 Of $241 ,077 For the Purchase and Installation of an Enclosed Tube Slide at NRH20 - Resolution No. 2001-009 NRH20 had a very successful 2000 season with over 260,500 visits paid to the park this summer. Higher attendance results in longer lines at our existing attractions and longer wait times lead to lower guest satisfaction. Providing new attractions increases the entertainment capacity at the park providing varied experiences. The City Council approved, in the adopted budget, the installation of a new waterslide attraction at NRH20. This enhancement is also included in the City Council approved Aquatic Park Master Plan. The overall project entails the construction of a 54" diameter "Giant AquaTube" waterslide. This slide has an advertised capacity of 800 - 1,200 riders per hour and will be approximately 350' in length. This slide will be attached to the existing Double Dipper slide tower, plumbing and electrical appurtenances. Whitewater West is the company recommended to supply and install the new attraction. Whitewater provided the three body flume slides that were a part of the original construction of NRH20. Whitewater West was awarded the bid for the Double Dipper in 1996. At that time the plan was to have the Double Dipper tower support a second slide to be built in a later phase. This slide represents that second phase. Chris Swartz has validated this price by comparing it to other similar slide construction. The portion of the project that falls under Whitewater's responsibility is to provide the water slide, treated timber tower modifications, slide support elements and the installation of the provided items. They will also provide engineering drawings that include all elements mentioned with a Texas P.E. seal. They will be responsible for installing the concrete foundations with anchor bolts, installing the concrete runout lane and sump and installing a new water return to the river (if required). The project budget is $350,000 and the balance of funding will be available for any necessary grading, flatwork, landscape and construction contingencies. This improvement supports City Council Goal #5 for Quality Parks and Quality of Life Amenities for the Community. Recommendation: To award the contract to Whitewater West in the amount of $241,077 for the purchase and installation of an enclosed tube slide at NRH20 Family Water Park and approve Resolution No. 2001-009 authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract. Finance Review Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) . Operating Budget Other (~~ Cv epartment Head Signature Account Number 415-0000-712. 79-00 Sufficien~~nds Avai a e /,í?u," j ~Æ_ç / - ~ ~ Budget Director '/ 1'\./ _ , _./ I ~ Finance Director ~~, Ú'~~~ (;,~, , Ity Manager Si ature Page 1 of 1 . . . - RESOLUTION NO. 2001-009 WHEREAS, the City Council has approved the addition of a new feature at the City's Water Park, NRHzO which is a "Giant AquaTube" slide, and WHEREAS, the City staff has received a contract price of $241 ,077 from Whitewater West, which the Council finds to be fair and reasonable. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICH LAND HILLS, TEXAS, that: The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the contract with Whitewater West for the purchase and installation of an enclosed tube slide at NRHzO Family Water Park, as act and deed of the City. PASSED AND APPROVED this 22nd day of January, 2001. APPROVED: Charles Scoma, Mayor ATTEST: Patricia Hutson, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: £~ APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: hc~~ Jim Browne, Director of Parks & Recreation c::-- w ~ \.1) U - if) çJ) 2> - ~ > (') I .>< y: uJ (/) LL 0 ~ W - > ü - œ: I- W ~ 0 (/) WHITEWA TER ,'" 6700 MdAlllan Way, Richmond. BC Canada V6W IJ7 I W . ';,04) Z73-1068 Fax (604) Z73-4518 \, ORA WING TI TLE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS , NORTH RICHLAND HILLS. TEXAS (DR'\"'N A.H. IDESIGN P.C. DAJAN 16/01 ¡-::¡;'::Kc5--- ---T"'-:WEL --------3(;;.-:--- -" ---. ," P.C. I 104106 NTS' 10470 1 / ~ROJECr , "AGE. No SK-6 --- j...J / \ , (¡ -.- \~ / / ./ ~ /' \ ~\ / j ¡f ¡ ( ~ w . 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PAGE No, ' I SK-5 , ) I · . \I" ~ CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: Parks and Recreation Council Meeting Date: 1/22/01 Subject: Purchase of Neighborhood Park Land Resolution No. 2001-008 Agenda Number: PU 2001 ~07 The City has been presented the opportunity to purchase land for two new neighborhood park sites. During Executive Session on January 8, 2001, Council approved the negotiated sales price of $72,529.22 (includes closing costs) for the purchase of 2.48 acres of land located at 5909 Holiday Lane. During this same Executive Session, Council also approved the negotiated sales price of $177,800 for two tracts comprising 6.35 acres of land located on Amundson Drive. Included in this contract for sale is payment of $46,000 for infrastructure improvements and termination of lease. The cost for this tract will total $223,800, plus minor closing costs. The purchase of these properties is in accordance with the 2000 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan and also supports City Council Goal #5 for Quality Parks and Quality of Life Amenities for the Community. Funding is available from the Future Land Acquisitions account in the Parks and Recreation Facilities Development Capital Improvement Program. Recommendation: To approve Resolution No. 2001-008 authorizing the City Manager to execute agreements to acquire the 2.48 acre tract in the amount of $72,529.22, and to acquire the two tracts comprising 6.35 acres in the amount of $223,800, plus minor costing costs. Finance Review Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operating Budget Other Budget Director ~ /?z// (//,d /P;ß-- -~, Ut De artment Head Si nature Page 1 of 1 · ~ " e e RESOLUTION NO. 2001-008 WHEREAS, the City of North Richland Hills has entered into an agreement with Donald Pentecost to purchase Lot 2A, Block 27 in the Holiday North Addition, comprising 2.48 acres to be used for park purposes, and; WHEREAS, the City of North Richland Hills has entered into an agreement with Gary Maxwell and American Eagle Soccer Club, Inc. to purchase two tracts totaling 6.35 acres in the F. Woods Survey (being tract #2), abstract #1625 and the Barlough Survey, abstract #130 for park purposes. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICH LAND HILLS, TEXAS, that: The City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase the said property from Donald Pentecost, Gary Maxwell and American Eagle Soccer Club, Inc., as act and deed of the City. PASSED AND APPROVED this 22nd day of January, 2001. APPROVED: Charles Scoma, Mayor ATTEST: Patricia Hutson, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: .~~~- Jim Browne, Director of Parks & Recreation CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: Public Works Council Meeting Date: 1/22/01 Subject: Approve AQreement for EnQineerinQ Services with Knowlton-English-Flowers, Inc. for Wastewater System Rehabiliation, Contract "B" - Resolution No. 2001-010 Agenda Number: PW 2001-005 The Contract "B" project is proposed to be bid within the next couple of months. Staff has requested and reviewed an agreement with Knowlton-English-Flowers, Inc. (KEF) to perform only construction administration for this project. Carter & Burgess, Inc. did the design for this proposed $1.6 million project. Carter & Burgess' services had to be terminated prior to construction of Contract "B". Staff needs help with additions to the plans, prequalification of potential bidders, advertising the project, distributing the plans and contract documents, the preconstruction conference, construction contract execution, cut-sheet reviews, pay requests, progress meetings with contractor, and revision to plans to reflect as-built construction. The agreement outlines the scope of work on Attachment "A". The selection of KEF for this project was made based on their recent successful experience with a rehabilitation project for the City of Watauga, their familiarity with our sewer system, their current involvement with updating our sewer impact fees, and their past excellent record on handling construction administration for NRH projects. KEF will invoice us for the time they spend on the project. The charges should not exceed $41,101 for basic engineering services. Staff has gained a considerable amount of experience with "rehabilitation type work" on Contract "A". We will be utilizing that experience on this project and it should allow us to keep the engineer's involvement to a minimum. Sufficient funds are available in the Capital Projects Budget / 2000-2001 for this project. There were some savings on Contract "An. Also, we are not planning to use the funds allocated for outside inspection services on this project. This complies with City Council Goal #4 - Financially Responsible City Government, "cost effective and quality delivery of quality services". Recommendation: To approve Resolution No. 2001 - 010. Finance Review Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operating Budget Other ~ Account Number 02-23-13-6000 Sufficient Funds ÄvallaDle Finance Director Budget Director Page 1 of _ · RESOLUTION NO. 2001-010 BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, that: 1. The City Manager be, and is hereby authorized to execute the attached Agreement for Engineering Services with Knowlton, English & Flowers, Inc. for the Wastewater System Rehabilitation Project, Contract "B", as an act and deed of the City. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 22nd day of January, 2001. Charles Scoma, Mayor · ATTEST: Patricia Hutson, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: · . Contract # 3-585 CITY OF NORTH RICH LAND HILLS, TEXAS PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES This AGREEMENT is made and entered into this day of ,2001, by and between THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, hereinafter called the OWNER, and KNOWL TON-ENGLlSH- FLOWERS, INC" a corporation hereinafter called the ENGINEER. RECITALS This AGREEMENT is applicable to the furnishing of Basic and Special Engineering Services by the ENGINEER to the OWNER for the construction project administration of WASTEWATER SYSTEM REHABILITATION, CONTRACT "B", hereinafter called the PROJECT. CONTRACTUAL UNDERTAKINGS SECTION I EMPLOYMENT OF ENGINEER The OWNER agrees to employ the ENGINEER and the ENGINEER agrees to furnish the Basic and Special .gineering Services in connection with the PROJECT as stated in Section" following, and for having rendered such services e OWNER agrees to pay to the ENGINEER compensation as stated in Section VI following. SECTION" CHARACTER AND EXTENT OF SERVICES The BASIC ENGINEERING SERVICES to be rendered by ENGINEER, include and are limited to the following: A. Review construction plans and specifications and recommend any revisions required to be incorporated in an Addendum prior to advertisement for bids. B. Prepare Addendum incorporating recommended revisions and extra work required by OWNER to be added to the construction contract documents. C. Assist the OWNER in the advertisement of the project for bids. Distribute plans and specifications, furnished by the OWNER, to prospective bidders from the office of the ENGINEER, and assist the OWNER with answering questions from prospective bidders regarding the PROJECT. D. Prepare agenda for pre-bid qualifications meeting and assist the OWNER with conducting the meeting. E. Assist the OWNER in collecting and reviewing of pre-bid qualifications document submittals from prospective bidders, and recommend contractors to be included in a list of pre-qualified bidders, which shall be released prior to receiving bids through another Addendum to be prepared by the ENGINEER. F. Assist the OWNER in the opening and tabulation of bids for construction of the PROJECT and prepare recommendations to the OWNER as to the proper action on all proposals received. . G. Assist in the preparation of formal Contract Documents and in coordinating their execution by the respective parties. 1 . H. Represent the OWNER in the Non-Resident administration of the project. In this capacity, the ENGINEER shall have the authority to exercise whatever rights the OWNER may have to disapprove work and materials that fail to conform to the Contract Documents when such failures are brought to the ENGINEER'S attention. (This function of ENGINEER shall not be construed as supervision of the project and does not include on-site activities other than occasional site visits to observe overall project conditions or when specifically requested by OWNER to visit on-site for a particular matter. It particularly does not involve exhaustive or continuous on- site inspections to check the quality or quantity of the work or material; nor does it place any responsibility on ENGINEER for the techniques and sequences of construction or the safety precautions incident thereto, and he will not be responsible or liable in any degree for the Contractor's failure to perform the construction work in accordance with the Contract Documents). I. Consult and advise the OWNER; issue such instructions to the Contractor as in the judgment of the ENGINEER are necessary; and prepare routine change orders as required. J, Review samples, catalog data, schedules, cut and fill calculations (cut sheets), shop drawings, laboratory, shop and mill tests of material and equipment and other data which the Contractor is required to submit, only for conformance with the design concept of the project and compliance with the information given by the Contract Documents; and assemble written guarantees which are required by the Contract Documents. K. Prepare or review monthly and final estimates for payments to Contractors, and furnish to the OWNER any necessary certifications as to payments to Contractors and Suppliers. L. Conduct, in company with OWNER, a final inspection of the project for conformance with the design concept of the project and compliance with the Contract Documents, and approve in writing final payment to the Contractors. M. Revise contract drawings, with the assistance of the Resident Project Representative to reflect available information as to how the work was constructed. Furnish a set of prints of these revised drawings to the OWNER. . N. Include all direct non-labor costs associated with Items A. through M. above. O. Prepare a Scope of Work for this project, which is outlined in Attachment "A", SECTION III AUTHORIZATION OF SERVICES No professional services of any nature shall be undertaken by the ENGINEER under this agreement until he has received written authorization from the OWNER. SECTION IV PERIOD OF SERVICE This AGREEMENT shall be effective upon execution by the OWNER and the ENGINEER, and shall remain in force until terminated under the provisions hereinafter provided in Section X. SECTION V COORDINATION WITH THE OWNER The ENGINEER shall hold periodic conferences with the OWNER, or its representatives, to the end that the project, as perfected, shall have full benefit of the OWNER'S EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE OF EXISTING NEEDS AND .CILlTIES, AND BE CONSISTENT WITH ITS CURRENT POLICIES AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS. To implement is coordination, the OWNER shall make available to the ENGINEER for use in planning the project, all existing plans, maps, field notes, statistics, computations and other data in his possession relative to existing facilities and to the project. 2 . SECTION VI THE ENGINEERS' COMPENSATION For and in consideration of the Basic and Special Engineering Services to be rendered by the ENGINEER, as cited in Section II above, the OWNER shall pay and the ENGINEER shall receive the compensation hereinafter set forth: BASIC ENGINEERING SERVICES Compensation for the Basic Services: Construction Administration of the PROJECT, shall be based on employee hours spent working on the PROJECT billed at the hourly rate paid to the employee (Attachment "B") times a "Multiplier" which compensates the ENGINEER for fringe benefits, overhead, and profit. Computer equipment use, postage, reproduction, and telephone use will not be charged separately, but will be covered by the "Multiplier". Subcontractor charges will only be paid for if previously approved by the City in writing, All other itemized direct non- labor and approved subcontractor expenses will be paid at cost plus 10%. The total compensation to the ENGINEER for the Basic Services will not exceed $41,101 without additional negotiation and authorization. The "Multiplier" for this Contract shall be 3,34. Payment to the ENGINEER shall be due in monthly installments made upon receipt of an invoice from the ENGINEER outlining the amount of hours worked by each employee, the employee's hourly rate, the Multiplier, and the total amount charged for each employee. The compensation for engineering services stated does not include sales tax. If the State of Texas imposes a sales tax on engineering services during the time of this contract, then the OWNER agrees to pay the sales tax as an extra payment, above and beyond the agreed compensation for engineering services, . SECTION VII REVISION OF REPORTS, PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS The revision and re-work of reports, plans, specifications and other documents prior to advertisement for construction bidding of the PROJECT to meet the needs of the OWNER shall be considered as part of the Basic Services; however after a definite plan has been approved by the OWNER, if a decision is subsequently made by the OWNER, which, for its proper execution involves extra services and expenses for changes in, or additions to the drawings, specifications or other documents, or if the ENGINEER is put to labor or expense by delays imposed on him from causes not within his control, the ENGINEER shall be compensated for such extra expense which shall be considered as Special Services. SECTION VIII OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS Original documents, plans, design and survey notes prepared by the ENGINEER represent the product of training, experience, and professional skill, and accordingly belong to, and remain the property of the ENGINEER who produced them. and the Owner regardless of whether the instruments were copyrighted or whether the project for which they were prepared is executed, The OWNER shall be furnished with three sets of as-built bluelines, one set of labeled aperture cards of as-built plan sheets, and a CD-ROM containing a reproducible copy of all reports, original drawings, estimates, field notes, and data. The OWNER will use these plans and data in connection with the project only as a source of information as to construction. Any electronic copies given out by the OWNER will not contain the ENGINEER's seal. SECTION IX COMPLETION SCHEDULE _ The contract completion schedule is based on the duration of the Construction contract. The ENGINEER shall ~rovide construction project administration services as detailed herein in accordance with the OWNER's bidding schedule and the Contractor's construction schedule. 3 . SECTION X TERMINATION Either party to this AGREEMENT may terminate the AGREEMENT by giving to other 30 days notice in writing. Upon delivery of such notice by the OWNER to the ENGINEER, the ENGINEER shall discontinue all services in connection with the performance of this AGREEMENT and shall proceed to cancel promptly all existing orders and contracts insofar as such orders or contracts are chargeable to this AGREEMENT. As soon as practicable after receipt of notice of termination, the ENGINEER shall submit a statement, showing in detail the services performed under this AGREEMENT to the date of termination. The OWNER shall then pay the ENGINEER promptly that proportion of the prescribed charges which the services actually performed under this AGREEMENT bear to the total services called for under this AGREEMENT less such payments on account of the charges as have been previously made. Copies of all completed or partially completed designs, plans and reports prepared under this AGREEMENT shall be delivered to the OWNER when and if this AGREEMENT IS TERMINATEù, but subject to the restrictions, as to their use, as set forth in Section VIII. SECTION XI LIABILITY The ENGINEER agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold City whole and harmless against any and all claims for damages, costs, and expenses of persons or property that may arise out of, or be occasioned by, or from any negligent act, error or omission of ENGINEER, or an agent, servant, or employee of ENGINEER in the execution or performance of this Contract, without regard to whether such persons are under the direction of City agents or employees, The ENGINEER agrees to carry an errors and omissions type of professional liability insurance policy and will furnish the OWNER a certificate of insurance if requested. . SECTION XII SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNMENTS The OWNER and the ENGINEER each binds himself and his successors, executors, administrators and assigns to any other party of this AGREEMENT and to the successors, executors, administrators, and assigns of such other party, in respect to all covenants of this AGREEMENT. Except as above, neither the OWNER nor the ENGINEER shall assign, sublet or transfer his interest in this AGREEMENT without the written consent of the other. Nothing herein shall be constituted as creating any personal liability on the part of any officer or agent of any public body which may be a party thereto. SECTION XIII SPECIAL CONDITIONS Special conditions, under the AGREEMENT, include and are limited to those listed hereinafter; the conditions shall become part of the AGREEMENT: Other provisions contained in the written "Authorization of Services", issued by the OWNER, under Section III, and accepted by the ENGINEER, shall become part of the AGREEMENT. . 4 e EXECUTED IN 3 counterparts (each of which is an original) on behalf of ENGINEER by its PRESIDENT, as shown below, and on behalf of the OWNER by its CITY MANAGER (thereunto duly authorized) this day of ,2001. By: KNOWL TON-ENGLlSH-FLOWERS, INC. k ttJ, .f&L. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS By: ATTEST: ATTEST: #./:¡ku~ ~ epPROV . 5 . . . ATTACHMENT "A" WASTEWATER SYSTEM REHABILITATION, CONTRACT "B", PROJECT ADMINISTRATION SCOPE OF WORK A. Review construction plans and specifications and recommend any revisions required to be incorporated in an Addendum prior to advertisement for bids. Estimated review time of plans and specifications is 8 hours by Principal-in-Charge, Richard Albin, (RWA), and 8 Hours by Project Manager, Ed Newman, (TEN). B. Prepare Addendum incorporating recommended revisions and extra work required by OWNER to be added to the construction contract documents. 1. Notice to Bidders revisions a) Indicate that plans will be obtained from the offices of Knowlton-English-Flowers, Inc., Consulting Engineers. b) Indicate that a CD containing an electronic copy of the bid proposal and rehabilitation schedules, and video tapes of the TV inspections shall be obtained from the OWNER at the Service Center. 2. Add to the PROJECT the Mackey Creek Sanitary Sewer Line rehabilitation segment located between Steven Street and Mackey Street shown on Sheet No. 30 of the Contract "A" plans. Change pipe rehab method from "Pipe Burst" to the "Fold and Form Pipe Liner" method. Prepare supplemental plan sheet and proposal quantity revisions to be included in the Addendum, 3. Prepare other supplemental plan sheets and proposal quantity revisions as may be required after review and analysis of the plans and specifications included in item "A" above. Total estimated time for Task "B" is 16 hours by RWA, 8 hours by TEN, and 4 hours by Secretary, Karen Thurman, (KL T). C. Assist the OWNER in the advertisement of the project for bids. Distribute plans and specifications, furnished by the OWNER, to prospective bidders from the office of the ENGINEER, and assist the OWNER with answering questions from prospective bidders regarding the PROJECT, Total estimated time is 30 hours by RWA, 16 hours by TEN, and 4 hours by KL T. D. Prepare agenda for pre-bid qualifications meeting and assist the OWNER with conducting the meeting. Total estimate time is 8 hours by RWA, and 2 hours by TEN, E. Assist the OWNER in collecting and reviewing of pre-bid qualifications document submittals from prospective bidders, and recommend contractors to be included in a list of pre-qualified bidders, which shall be released prior to receiving bids through another Addendum to be prepared by the ENGINEER. Total estimate time is 8 hours by RWA, 2 hours by TEN, and 2 hours by KL T. F. Assist the OWNER in the opening and tabulation of bids for construction of the PROJECT and prepare recommendations to the OWNER as to the proper action on all proposals received, Total estimate time is 8 hours by RWA, 2 hours by TEN and 4 hours by KL T. G. Assist in the preparation of formal Contract Documents and in coordinating their execution by the respective parties, Total estimated time is 8 hours by RWA and 2 hours by KL T. H. Represent the OWNER in the Non-Resident administration of the project. In this capacity, the ENGINEER shall have the authority to exercise whatever rights the OWNER may have to disapprove work and materials that fail to conform to the Contract Documents when such failures are brought to the ENGINEER'S attention. (This function of ENGINEER shall not be construed as supervision of the project and does not include on-site activities other than occasional site visits to observe overall project conditions or when specifically requested 6 . . . by OWNER to visit on-site for a particular matter. It particularly does not involve exhaustive or continuous on- site inspections to check the quality or quantity of the work or material; nor does it place any responsibility on ENGINEER for the techniques and sequences of construction or the safety precautions incident thereto, and he will not be responsible or liable in any degree for the Contractor's failure to perform the construction work in accordance with the Contract Documents). Total estimated time is 16 hours for RWA and 32 hours for TEN. I. Consult and advise the OWNER; issue such instructions to the Contractor as in the judgment of the ENGINEER are necessary; and prepare routine change orders as required. Total estimated time for this task is 16 hours by RWA, 10 hours by TEN, and 2 hours by KL T. J. Review samples, catalog data, schedules, cut and fill calculations (cut sheets), shop drawings, laboratory, shop and mill tests of material and equipment and other data which the Contractor is required to submit, only for conformance with the design concept of the project and compliance with the information given by the Contract Documents; and assemble written guarantees which are required by the Contract Documents. Total estimate time for these tasks is 16 hours by RWA and 24 hours by TEN. K. Prepare or review monthly and final estimates for payments to Contractors, and furnish to the OWNER any necessary certifications as to payments to Contractors and Suppliers. Total estimated time for this task is 24 hours by RW A, 12 hours by TEN and 12 hours by KL T. L. Conduct, in company with OWNER, a final inspection of the project for conformance with the design concept of the project and compliance with the Contract Documents, and approve in writing final payment to the Contractors. Total estimated time for this task is 8 hours for RWA and 8 hours for TEN. f',t1. Prepare as-built plans after the project is complete and furnish three sets of as-built bluelines to the OWNER along with one set of labeled aperture cards of as-built plan sheets, and a CD-ROM containing a reproducible copy of all reports, original drawings, estimates, inspection reports, field notes, and data. Total estimated time for this task is 8 hours for RWA and 24 hours for TEN. 7 . . . ATTACHMENT "B" WASTEWATER SYSTEM REHABILITATION, CONTRACT "B", PROJECT ADMINISTRATION HOURLY RATES PAID TO EMPLOYEES EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION RANGE OF RATES Principal 44.00 to 46,20 Design Engineer 35.00 to 37.40 Design Technician 20.00 to 28.90 Engineer-In- Training 17.20 to 20,00 CADD Technician 17.00 to 21.30 Clerical 12.40 to 13.60 8 . . . I í I ! I I i I i WASTEWATER SYSTEM REHABILITATION, CONTRACT "B" CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ADMINISTRATION SERVICES Knowlton-English-Flowers, Inc., Consulting Engineers ESTIMATED ENGINEERING SERVICES COSTS I I I I I : I I , I ¡ I , I i ¡ I ¡ TASK : RWA I RWA TEN TEN , KLT KLT -: TOTAL 1 TOTAL I NO. I HOURS I COST HOURS COST HOURS COST I HOURS i COST , , I I , A , 8: 1,175.68 8 772.24 0 0,00 16 1,947.92 , , , I I B , 16 2,351.36 8 772.24 4 165,68 28 3,289.28 , I , : I , i C , 30: 4,408.80. 16 1,544.48, 4 165.68 50' 6,118.96 I I 1 , : I , D 8 1,175.68 2 193.06, 0 0.00 10 1,368,74 I I I E I 8 1,175.68 2 193.06 2 82.84 12 1,451.58 ì I - F I 8 1,175.68 2 193.06 4 165.68 14 1,534.42 i , ! G i 8 1,175.68 0 0.00 2 82.84 10 1,258.52 ! , r H , 16 2,351,36 32 3,088,96 0 0.00 48 5,440.32 I : - I I I 16 2,351.36 10 965,30 2 82.84, 28 3,399.50 , I I , , --- J I 16 2,351.36 ' 24 2,316,72+ 0 0.00 40 4,668.08 ¡ I I I K 24 3,527.04 12 1,158.36 12 497.04 48 5,182.44 , I , ¡ L . 8 1,175.68. 8 772,24 0 0.00 16 1,947.92 I I , i I i , M 8 1,175.68 24 2,316.72 0 0,00 32 3,492.40 I I ¡ I 174 $25,571.04 148 $14,286.44 30 $1,242,60 352 $41,100,08 , i - I , RWA Rate = I 146,96 Per Hour , . TEN Rate = I 96,53 Per Hour I , KL T Rate = i 41.42 Per Hour , , , I I : I I i Note: Billing rate based on current pavroll rate x 3.34 multiplier 01/11/2001,9:49 PM WW Rehab Contract B Est Engineering Costs Revised.xls Page 1 of 1 . Announcements and Information January 22, 2001 Announcements Congresswoman Kay Granger will be visiting the city during the afternoon of Thursday, January 25. The City Council and staff will be presenting pertinent City issues and legislative matters. Information Januarv 20 Critter Connection North Hills Mall 10:00 a.m. Februarv 3 Daddy/Daughter Dance Recreation Center 4-8 years from 6:00-8:00 p.m. 9-12 years from 8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance. . 427 -6600 .