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CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
PRE - COUNCIL AGENDA
MAY 14, 2001 — 6:00 PM
For the Meeting conducted at the North Richland Hills City Hall - Pre - Council Chambers 7301
Northeast Loop 820.
NUMBER
ITEM
ACTION
TAKEN
Discuss Items from Regular May 14, 2001 City Council
1.
Meeting (5 Minutes)
2. IR 2001 -066
Review Proposed Bill Averaging /Budget Billing System for
Utility Bills 15 Minutes
3. IR 2001 -065
Right -of -Way Construction Inspection Program - Update (5
Minutes
4. IR 2001 -068
Update on Council Goals & Objectives 10 Minutes
15. IR 2001 -067
Discuss Legislative Update - 77th Legislature 15 Minutes
116.
1 Adjournment — 6:50 pm
*Closed due to subject matter as provide by the Open Meetings Law. If any action is contemplated,
it will be taken in open session
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CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
MAY 14, 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 are placed on the Agenda for discussion and /or
action.
1. Items on the consent agenda will be voted on in one motion unless a Council Member asks for
separate discussion.
2. The Council reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any of the items
listed on this Agenda, whenever it is considered necessary and legally justified under the Open
Meetings Act.
3. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need assistance should
contact the City Secretary's office at 817 - 427 -6060 two working days prior to the meeting so
that appropriate arrangements can be made.
NUMBER
ITEM
ACTION TAKEN
Call to Order
1.
2.
Invocation -
Smithfield Middle School
Cathy Levi, Principal
3.
Pledge -
Smithfield Middle School
Cath Levi, Principal
4.
Special Presentations
Proclamation -
National Public Works Week
I 2001 -061
NRH Municipal Court - 2000/2001 Teen Court
Scholarship Recipients
Certificate of Recognition -
Sandra Dail
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NUMBER
ITEM
ACTION TAKEN
5.
Removal of Item(s) from the Consent Agenda
6.
Consent Agenda:
a. Minutes of the Pre - Council Meeting
April 23, 2001
b. Minutes of the City Council Meeting
April 23, 2001
PU 2001 -027
c. Award Bid for 2001 Miscellaneous
Street Subgrade Stabilization Project
to McClendon Construction in the
Amount of $47,197
PU 2001 -028
d. Award Bid for Eco Game Scanners to
ScanTexas in the Amount of $26,483
7. GN 2001 -050
Election of Mayor Pro Tern
8. PZ 2000 -45
Public Hearing to consider the request of
Richard Russell 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
Postponed at the 1/22/01 City Council
Meeting
9. PS 2001 -14
Consider the Final Plat of Lots 1 -48, Block 1,
Glenwyck Addition requested by Richard W.
Russell on 13.33 acres of land located in the
6400 Block of Glenview Drive
10. PS 2001 -13
Consider the Final Plat of lots 22 -24, Block 6,
Glenann Addition requested by Thomas H.
Smith on 1.91 acres of land located at 6825
Simmons Road
11. PS 2001 -11
Consider the Final Plat of Forest Glenn East
Addition Phase I requested by Doug Long on
43.63 acres of land located in the 8500 Block
of North Tarrant Parkway
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NUMBER
ITEM
ACTION TAKEN
12. LRC 2001 -01
Public Hearing to Consider the Request of
Scott Kunkle for a Variance to the Landscaping
Ordinance No. 2375, on Lot 2, Block 1, Kunkle
Addition. Located at the 7700 Block of Mid -
Cities Boulevard
13. GN 2001 -051
Public Hearing to consider the Update to the
1992 Comprehensive Land Use Plan and
Consider Approval of Ordinance No. 2553
14. GN 2001 -052
Appointments to Namin Committee
Approving Membership in a Political
15. GN 2001 -053
Subdivision Corporation for Electric
Aggregation - Resolution No. 2001 -036
16. GN 2001 -054
Appointment to Place 4 on the Crime Control
and Prevention District
17. PU 2001 -029
Award of Bid for NRH2O General Liability
Insurance
18.
a) Citizens Presentation
b) Information and Reports
I 2001 -062
NRH Air Quality Program - P. Burney
19.
Adjournment
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INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL No. IR 2001 -066
Date: May 14, 2001
Subject: Budget Billing / Bill Averaging
The Utility Services Department is offering a new service to customers: The ability to smooth
out the peaks and valleys that come with paying utility bills year around. The City of North
Richland Hills is now offering customers the ability to average their bills to realize more level
payments throughout the year. The system is currently in the test mode with the goal of going
live in June. Here are some of the features of the budget billing / bill averaging service:
• The customer must be a residential account.
• The customer must have at least twelve (12) continuous months of history.
• The customer must have a zero balance to qualify for the service.
• The bill is calculated on the average of the previous twelve (12) months.
• All accounts are recalculated in April of each year.
- An account must be on bill averaging for at least six (6) months before recalculation
occurs.
- The recalculation is the total of the previous 12 months billing plus or minus the ending
deferred balance divided by twelve.
• If an account is disconnected for non -pay, it will result in automatic removal from bill
averaging for a period of six (6) months.
• The customer can request removal from bill averaging at any time. The full amount of the
deferred balance (+ or -) will apply toward the account.
• When an account is terminated the full amount of the deferred balance (+ or -) is applied
to the final bill.
City staff has surveyed other cities in the area to determine potential usage of this service.
Only two cities surveyed (Euless and Richardson) currently offer the service. One percent
of Euless customers and four percent of Richardson's customers use this service. Based on
these percentages The City of North Richland Hills could estimate from 200 to 800 customers
may use the service. Staff will promote the program through messages on the bills and
special inserts. If the system tests are without error we would like to begin in June.
Respectfully submitted,
Yam,a 1�
Larry Koonce
Director of Finance
ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
Date: May 14, 2001
Subject: Right -of -Way Construction Inspection Program - Update
No. IR 2001 -065
One of the goals set forth by City Council was to provide and plan for quality development. One
of the ways that City Council determined this goal could be achieved was to approve a new
position title Right -of -Way Construction Inspector. This new position would develop an
inspection program and see that all work accomplished within the street right -of -way met City
standards.
The right -of -way inspector was hired 5 months ago. During the past 5 months, the inspector
has developed the program and has approved over 150 projects constructed within the public
right -of -way. The inspector is currently working on 64 projects that are in various degrees of
development. Prior to this position being approved, City staff was regularly receiving calls from
property owners complaining about the quality of work being done in front of their property and
the condition of the right -of -way after the utility construction was complete.
The new position and inspection program has been a big success in providing a quality
development in our community.
Respectfully submitted,
M a Curtis, .E.
Public Works Director
ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
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INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL No.
May 14, 2001
Date:
sub ect: Status of Council Goals
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I R 2001 -068
The information provided in this report provides an update on the status of the goals and
action items as set forth by the City Council at the goals retreat in April 2000. This information
is provided in anticipation and preparation for the upcoming June 81h and 911 goals setting
retreat.
Attached you will find spreadsheets listing the goals and action items set in April 2000. As
you can see, most of the action items set forth at the session have been completed, others
are in progress with most scheduled to be complete by the end of 2001 or early 2002 if not
sooner.
We look forward to reviewing this information with you Monday, and receiving any input you
might have on these items.
Respectfully submitted,
Larry J. Cunningham
City Manager
ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
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INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL No.
1� Date: May 14, 2001
Subject:
Legislative Update
I R 2001 -067
Attached is the most recent Legislative Update for the 77th Regular Session of Texas. The
information in this report is what was available at the time agendas were prepared. The
deadline for House committees to approve House Bills was May 7th, and Friday May 11th is
the last day that the House can pass any House bills except for local or consent bills. The last
day for Senate committees to pass Senate bills is also May 11th. Most of the work of this
session must be complete by May 25th, as the session ends May 28' and the last few days
of the session are usually reserved for conference committee reports and corrections. As a
result there is a scramble to get bills through and these are moving very fast.
The following is a list of some of the main bills we are following with significant actions:
• HB 2667 — our bill regarding TXDOT population thresholds for traffic signal maintenance
was not approved by committee before the deadline.
• HB 1362 — the House version of the Dangerous Wild Animal bill was signed by the
Governor on Tuesday, May 81h
• HB 64 — regarding financial disclosure was not approved by committee, so it is a dead
issue unless it is attached to a bill as an amendment. Staff will watch for this.
• SB 243 — the Senate Impact Fee bill was passed to enrollment by the House on May 3rd
• SB 1275 — regarding the child safety fee is pending in the Senate Intergovernmental
Relations Committee. A hearing was scheduled May 1St, but no action was taken.
• HB 2810 — regarding legislation with population brackets was voted favorably out of the
House State Affairs committee. It was received in the Senate on May 3', and referred to
the Senate Administration Committee.
• HB 1115 — regarding photographic traffic control failed in the House by a 71 to 71 vote.
• The bills regarding sales tax holiday extensions and exemptions were not approved by
committee by the May 7th deadline. Staff will watch this issues to ensure they are not
attached as an amendment to a moving bill.
With regard to redistricting, Lt. Governor Bill Ratliff has asked that all substitutes and
Amendments to the Senate redistricting map be turned in by Friday, May 11th. The House has
released a map as well, and staff has a copy.
If any of you are interested in looking up a bill via the legislative web page, you can do that
by going to www.capitol.state.tx.us. On this page is a section called Bill Information. In that
section you can enter a bill number (for example SB 243 or HB 2667) and click the go button.
This will bring up bill information. You can also view redistricting information form this same
page.
ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
As was stated earlier, this is the information that was available at the time agendas were
• prepared. We will provide you with updated information during the meeting Monday. Please
call if you have questions or need additional information in the mean time. Bills will be moving
very quickly over the next several weeks, and staff will do our best to stay current as bills
progress.
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Respectfully submitted,
Greg Vick
Managing Director of Community Services & Facilities
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State Issues Session
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VOLUME 2, ISSUE 7 This is one of the final issues of the NRH Legislative Update for the 77th Regular Ses-
May 14 2001 sion. 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. We have de-
leted House Bills that have not been approved by House Committees since the dead-
line for House Committees to approve bills was May 7th. Staff will be watching for these
issues as they may be attached to bills as amendments.
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Pending Legislation
State Legislation Affecting NRH
Dot. Position Last Action Committee
SB 174 & SJR 6 (Duncan) - Property Taxes - same as above
Same as above
Set on Senate
Intent 5/7/01
HB 444 (Madden) - Write -in Candidates - would provide that in a
City Secretary
Support
Senate passed
Senate
special election (in addition to a general election) for city officers, a
to enrollment
Intergovernmental
write -in vote will not be counted unless the names appears on the
5/3/01
Relations
list of write -in candidates
SB 205 (Shapleigh) - Commercial Vehicles - would allow all cities
Environmental
Support
Referred to
Senate Intergovem-
to apply for certification to conduct safety inspections on commer-
Services
Committee
mental Relations
cial vehicles and vehicles transporting hazardous materials.
1/11/2001
HB 320 (Tillery) - Fire Fighters - would allow fire fighters to meet
Fre
Oppose
Sent to House
House Urban Affairs
and confer with a political subdivision regarding wages, salaries,
Calendars
hours of work and other terms of employment.
5/3/01
HB 217 (A. Reyna) - Plumbing Code - would require the State
Development
Support
Hearing 5/8/01
Senate Business &
Board of Plumbing Examiners to adopt the International Plumbing
Commerce
Code and the Uniform Plumbing Code, would eliminate adoption of
the Southern Standard Plumbing Code and the National Standard
Plumbing Code, and would require plumbing in an area not other-
wise regulated under the Plumbing License 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 501 (Carter) - 911 Service Districts - would (1) allow the
Administration
Support
Hearing set for
Senate
governing body of the third most populous city in a 911 district to
5/8
Intergovernmental
appoint a member to the district's governing board, and (2) require
Relations
that the budget of the district merely be presented to (not approved
by) the governing body of each city that is part of the district.
HJR 22 (Wilson) - Sovereign Immunity - would waive and abolish
Administration
Oppose
Sent to House
the sovereign immunity of the state and political subdivisions of the
Calendars
state and allow a person to sue the state or a political subdivision
4/23/01
for damages in the same mannerthat a person would sue a private
person or entity.
SB 170 (Wentworth) - Open Meetings - would provide that the
Administration
Support
Sent to House
appearance of a quorum of a governing body at a meeting of a
Calendars
legislative committee is not a meeting of that governing body if the
3/5/2001
members of the governing body merely testify, comment or respond
to the members of the committee.
SB 187 (Shapleigh) - Texas Online Commission - would create a
Information
House appoints
15 member commission (which would include three local govem-
Services & Ad-
conferees
ment representatives) to establish a common Internet system
ministration
5/4/01
through which state agencies and local governments can send
documents, receive applications for permits and licenses, and
receive payments from members of the public.
HB 374 (Wohigemuth) - Child Health and Safety - would provide
Municipal Court
Support
House passed to
that all cities may add an additional $25 fee for a traffic offense
Engrossment
committed in a school crossing zone and use the resulting revenue
5/5/01
for child health and safety programs.
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TEXPP�
Pending Legislation
Dept. Position Last Action Committee
HB 63 (Wolens) - D.W.I. -would require a police officer to take possession of a per-
Police
Set on House Floor
son's driver license and issue a temporary driving permit to that person if the person is
5/7/01
arrested for a DWI offense.
HB 345 (Keel) - Alcohol Related Offense - would require a peace officer to take a
Police
Sent to House
blood or breath specimen of a person involved in a motor vehicle or watercraft accident
Calendars 3/9/2001
if the officer, at the time of arrest, reasonably believes that an individual has died, or
will die, or has suffered bodily injury as a direct result of the accident.
HB 363 (Gallego) - Traffic Offenses - would require a police officer to issue a written
Police
Hearing set 5/7/01
Senate Jurisprudence
notice to appear for any traffic offense that is punishable by a fine only.
HB 489 (Pickett) - Junked Vehicles - would require that a vehicle have an expired
Police & Develop-
Oppose
Received in the Senate
license plate and an expired vehicle inspection certificate before the vehicle can be
ment /Code Enforce-
4/9/01
considered a junked vehicle (current law only requires one of these conditions).
ment
HB 511 (Keel) - Arrest Warrants - would (1) require that any affidavit presented in
Police
Sent to House
support of the issuance of an arrest warrant must be shown to the defendant upon the
Calendars
defendant's request, and (2) provide that an arrest warrant and any supporting affida-
3/19/2001
vits are public information immediately after the warrant has been executed.
SB 111 (Moncrief) - Accident Reports - would require a person seeking to obtain
Police
Referred to Committee
Senate State Affairs
accident report information to affirm that the person will not use the information for
1/11/2001
direct solicitation of business or employment for pecuniary gain.
SB 112 (Moncrief) - Traffic Offenses - would require a police officer to issue a written
Police
Referred to Committee
Senate Jurisprudence
notice to appear for all traffic offense punishable by fine only.
1/11/2001
I202 (Duncan) - Interlocal Contracts - would provide that a governmental unit that
Police
Support
Pending in Committee
Senate Intergovernmental
nters into a contract to receive police protection services from another governmental
1/23/2001
Relations
unit is responsible for any civil liability that arises from the receipt of those services
(current law only addresses agreements for fire protection)
SB 217 (Fraser) - Traffic Regulations - would allow all cities to apply for certification
Police & Environmental
Sent to House
House Transportation
to conduct safety inspections on commercial vehicles and vehicles transporting haz-
Services
Calendars 3/30/01
ardous materials
HB 490 (Heflin) - Property Taxes: would amend the Property Tax Code in numerous
Budget & Research
Voted favorably
Senate Intergovernmental
ways.
5/3/01
Relations
HB 197 (Solomons) - Purchasing - would raise from $15,000 to $25,000 the thresh-
Finance
Support
Senate passed to
old contract amount at which a city must seek a competitive bid.
enrollment 5/3/01
HB 377 (B. Turner) - Condemnation - would provide that in certain circumstances the
Public Works, Develop-
Oppose
Sent to House
fair market value of natural resources may be included in the assessment of damage to
ment, City Attorney
Calendars 3/2/2001
an owner in a condemnation proceeding.
HB 423 (Tillery) - Zoning - would provide that an open - enrollment charter school is
Development
Support
Set on House floor
subjectto municipal zoning ordinances.
5/7/01
HB 445 (Goodman) - Sales Tax - would authorize a city to hold an election to adopt a
Budget & Research
Support
Voted favorably as
Senate Intergovernmental
one -fourth percent sales tax for city street maintenance.
substituted 5/3/01
Relations
SB 86 (Ellis) - Sales Tax - would extend the August sales tax holiday on clothing and
Budget & Research
Strongly Oppose
Certified for Senate
shoes from three days to two weeks; would provide a sales tax exemption for the pur-
Intent Calendar
chase of elementary and secondary school supplies during August up to a limit of $75
4/24/01
per exempted item; and would provide that a city may repeal the exemption after
holding a hearing.
SB 155 (Truan) - Design -Build - would allow a city to use a design -build contract only
Public Works
Support
Referred to Committee
Senate Intergovernmental
kor a project that is projected to cost $50 million or more and only if the following
1/11/2001
Relations
rocedures are followed (1) the city must prepare a request for qualifications and a
design criteria package, (2) the city must evaluate proposals by, first examining qualifi-
cations, 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 firm shall complete the design, (5) the city must
contract for independent inspection and testing services.
Page 2
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State Legislation Affecting NRH (continued)
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Pending Legislation
Dent. Position Last Action Committee
SB 190 & SJR 7 (Lucia) -Highway Funding -would allow TXDOT to sell grant anticipa-
Public Works
Support
2/28/2001 hearing
Senate State Affairs
lion revenue bonds to fund highway improvements.
set for 3/1/2001
Border Affairs S/C
H.B. 562 (Madden) - Elections: would: (a) require a city that elects its candidates by
City Secretary
3/28/01
House Elections
plurality vote to conduct an automatic recount in an election that results in a tie vote;
Voted favorably
(b) provide that the city may order a second election to resolve the tie only if it's already
done the automatic recount; and (c) require the city to pay the costs of conducting the
automatic recount.
H.B. 563 (Madden) - Elections: would require a city that changes its election polling
City Secretary
Set on House floor
House Elections
places to post a notice of the change at the previous polling place.
5/5/01
H.B. 612 (Maxey) - Tax Increment Financing: would: (1) require cities to inform the
Finance
Received in the Senate
Senate Business &
state comptroller of new tax increment financing agreements or of changes to existing
4/3/01
Commerce
agreements; (2) require the city to send a copy of its annual tax increment financing
report to the comptroller; (3) require the comptrollerto maintain a central registry of tax
increment financing agreements; and (4) authorize the comptroller to assist a city with
tax increment financing upon request of the mayor.
H.B. 617 (Puente) - Neighborhood Associations: would allow a city to establish a
Environmental Services
Received in the Senate
Senate Intergovernmental
program to use volunteers from a neighborhood association to help the city enforce
& Development
4/9/01
Relations
health and safety ordinances.
H.B. 630 (S Tumer) - Unmarked Vehicles: would exempt automobiles used by mu-
Development
Support
Senate passed to
nicipal code enforcement officers to enforce environmental laws from the requirement
enrollment 5/ 1 /01
to have an inscription on each side of the vehicle identifying the name of the city and
the department or office having custody of the vehicle.
S.B. 227 (Shapleigh) - Design- Build: please see H.B. 579 above.
Public Works
Support
Referred to Committee
Senate Intergovernmental
1/16/2001
Relations
S.B. 231 (Harris) - Police Officers: would provide that a city is not immune from
Police
Oppose
Not Heard in
Senate Intergovernmental
liability forthe wrongful act omission or negligence committed by an off -duty police
Committee
Relations
officer.
1/23/2001
SB 235 (Harris) - Dangerous Wild Animals: would require a city or county with
Environmental Services
Support
Left Pending
Senate State Affairs
authority over areas where dangerous wild animals are kept to create an "Animal
3/5/2001
Registration Agency;" would authorize the agency to issue, reissue, deny, and revoke
certificates of registration, and to collect fees associated with the registration of the
specifically identified animals or any hybrids of the animals; would give cities or coun-
ties the right to sue to collect civil penalties, which would be retained by the city or
county, and the right to recover the reasonable cost of investigating violations, attor-
neys fees, and expert witness fees incurred in a civil trial; would not prohibit cities from
regulating the ownership, possession, confinement, or care of a dangerous wild ani-
mals, but would require cities to adopt an ordinance or order to implement and admin-
ister the certification program by December 1, 2001.
S.B. 248 (Carona) - PropertyTax: would grant a property tax exemption to the owner
Budget
Hearing 5/9/01
House Ways & Means
of a motor vehicle that is subject to a lease if the lessee does not hold the vehicle for
production of income.
S.B. 251 (Harris) - Asset Forfeiture: this bill is the companion of H.B. 676 above.
Police
Left Pending 4/24/01
House Criminal Jurisprudence
S.B. 256 (Carona) - Property Taxes: would permit taxing units in possession of fore-
Administration
Support
Sent to House Local/
House Ways & Means
closed land following a bid -off procedure to recover personnel and overhead costs
Consent 5/3/01
when the original owner redeems the property.
S B 262 (Bemson) - Public Safety Employees: would require a city to provide coun-
Police
Support
Referred to Committee
Senate Intergovernmental
seling services to a public safety employee who: (a) is exposed to or involved in an
1/17/2001
Relations
Occident involving death or serious injury and (b) requests such services.
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Pending Legislation
Dept. Position Last Action Committee
S.B. 264 (Ogden) - Alcohol -Free School Zones: would authorize a school in any city
Development
Referred to Committee
Senate Education
to petition the municipal governing body to adopt 1000 -foot alcohol -free zones around
1/22/2001
schools. (Note: under current law this can be done only in a city with a population of
900,000 or more.)
SJ.R. 10 (Lucio) - Highway Funding: would amend the Texas Constitution to permit
Public Works
Support
Left Pending
House Transportation
the state to sell grant anticipation revenue bonds. (Note: this resolution is similarto
4/17/01
SJR 7 please see SB 241 above.)
S.B. 243 (Harris) - Impact Fees: would amend Chapter 395 of the Local Govemment
Development
Support
House passed to
Code relating to impact fees in the following ways:
enrollment 5/3/01
• add to the definition of "impact fee" an exclusion for pro
rata fees and reimbursement of water or sewer mains and
lines extended into the city.
modify the definition of "roadway facilities" to include the
municipal share of costs for roadways
• amend the definition of "service area" for roadway facili-
ties to eliminate references to trip length and to increase
the service area limitation from three to six miles.
• amend the definition of "service unit" to require that
impact fee calculations be based on historical data and
trends applicable to the city during the previous 10 years.
• require that the city give credit for that portion of property
tax and utility revenue generated by new service units
during the program period that is used for the payment of
improvements
•
• provide that the impact fee will be collected when the city
issues the building permit
• allow the hearing on the capital improvements plan to be
held in conjunction with the hearing on land use assump-
tions
• change from three years to five years that time period after
which planning must be updated.
• require that the city submit written verification of compli-
ance with the statute to the attorney general each year
• repeal 395.025(b), which currently requires the city to
recalculate the fee at the conclusion of the plan period
using actual costs, and to refund any differences
SIR. 11 (Luciol - Property Taxes: would amend the Texas Constitution to permit the
Budget & Research
Oppose
Referred to Committee
Senate Finance
legislature to exempt travel trailers not used for production of income from property
1/16/2001
taxes.
H.B. 761 (Coleman) - Certificate Fees: would double (from two dollars to four dollars)
City Secretary
Oppose
Seat to House local/
the fee that a local registrar must charge for a copy of a birth certificate would place an
consent 4/20/01
additional one - dollar fee on the issuance of a death certificate and would require that
local registrars remit the additional funds to the State Department of Health to be used
to improve the state's administrative procedures relative to birth and death records.
H.B. 7 I - Interlocall Contra : would provide that a governmental unit that
Police
Hearing 5/8/01
Senate Intergovernmental
enters into a contract to receive police protection services from another governmental
Relations
unit is responsible for any civil liability that arises from the receipt of those services.
(Note: current law addresses interlocal contract liability for fire protection services
only.) (Companion bill is S.B. 202.)
H.B. 798 (Gallego) - Employment Contracts: would provide that the duration of a
Administration
Oppose
Sent to House
House County Affairs
municipal employment contract may not exceed the length of a councilmember's term
Calendars 4/24/01
and would provide that a severance or termination payment may not exceed the em-
ployee's salary for 50 percent of the time remaining on the employee's contract.
Jones - Interlocal Contracts: this bill is the companion of S.B. 335
Administration
Sent to House
below.
Calendars 3/6/2001
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H L`I.. State Legislation Affecting NRH (continued)
TEXAS
Pending Legislation
Dent. Position Last Action Committee
H.B. 931 (Soils) - Economic Development: would provide for the development of an
Development
Oppose
House passed to
economic development plan for the state would require that the plan include goals and
engrossment 5/5/01
standards would require that the state "encourage" local governments to use the
standards contained in the plan and provide that local economic development efforts
that "produce a cost to the state " must use the standards. (Companion bill is S.B.
143.)
H.B. 932 (Soils) - Economic Development: this bill is the companion of S.B. 275
Parks
House passed to
below.
engrossment 5 /5/01
HJ R 44 (Flores) - PropeM Taxes: would amend the Texas Constitution to permit the
Budget & Research
Oppose
Sent to House
legislature to exempt travel trailers not used for production of income from property
Calendars5 /1/01
taxes. (Companion legislation is SIR. 11.)
S.B. 275 (Shapleigh) - Economic Development: would require the state comptroller to
Parks
Referred to House
House Economic Develop -
prepare a report every two years on the economic development activities and perform-
Committee 4/30/01
ment
ance of state agencies, institutes of higher education, and 4A and 4B economic devel-
opment corporations. (Companion bill is H.B. 932.)
S.B. 336 (Madle) Rabies - Vaccination: would allow a local rabies control authodty to
Environmental Services
Referred to Committee
Senate Health & Human
administer rabies vaccinations to animals and would allow the local rabies control
1/23/2001
Services
authority to designate someone to administer the vaccinations on behalf of the
authority.
S.B. 339 (Wentworth) - City Office rs: would require all elected and some appointed
Administration
Oppose
Left Pending
Senate Intergovernmental
city officials to file a financial statement that includes the person's financial activity and
3/13/2001
Relations
the financial activity of the person's spouse and dependent children. (Companion bill is
64.)
365 (Armbrister) - International Residentail Code (IRCI: would provide that the
Development
Support
Senate Concurs
IRC shall be the only municipal residential building code to be used in Texas but would
5/2/01
authorize cities to adopt local amendments to the IRC.
S.B. 369 (Ogden) - Sales Tax: this bill is the companion of H.B. 836 above.
Budget & Research
Oppose
Referred to Committee
Senate Finance
S.B. 378 (Gallegos) - Fire Fighters: would allowfire fighters to meet and confer with a
Fire
Oppose
Left Pending 4/25/01
Senate Intergovernmental
political subdivision regarding wages, salaries, hours of work, and other terms of
Relations
employment. (Companion bill is H.B. 320.)
S.B. 382 (OaIIWM - Fire Departments: would rewrite the current law that requires
Fire
Oppose
Referred to House
House Urban Affairs
fire departments to provide to its personnel protective clothing and self- contained
Committee 5/2/01
breathing apparatus would require departments to provide personal alert safety systems
would require each department to adopt an incident management system and a person-
nel accountability system and would allow the Texas Commission on Fire Protection to
enforce all these standards and requirements.
H.B. 969 (Oliveira) - Purchasing: would provide that a city with a population of
Finance
Support
Hearing5 /7/01
Senate Intergovernmental
200,000 or less when purchasing real or personal property may give preference to a
Relations
local bidder. (Note: current law grants this option to any city with a population of
100,000 or less.)
H.B. 1021 (Clark) - Consultation WIN Attorney: would provide that a governmental
Administration
Support
Hearing set for
House State Affairs
body may use a telephone conference call a videocorderence orthe Intemet to consult
4/18/01
with its attorney in open or closed session.
Postponed until
H.B. 1022 (McCall) - Hotel Occupancy Tar would provide that: (a) any entity that
Development
Oppose
Left Pending 5/1/01
Senate Intergovernmental
spends and hotel occupancy tax revenue or that is funded by such revenue must before
Relations
making an moon and expenditure specify in a list the activity or event that is funded by
the tax and directly promotes tourism and hotel and convention activity; and (b) events
or activities can be added to the list at any time.
1 ll - Quen Meetings: would provide that the appearance of a quorum
City Secretary
Oppose
Received in the Senate
governing body at a meeting of a legislative committee is not a meeting of that
5/4/01
governing body and does not require the governing body to post a notice if: (a) the
legislative committee posts notice that the governing body will appear and (b) the
governing body takes no actions.
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CO
s �
TEXPPS
Pending Legislation
Dept. Position Last Action Committee
H.B. 1082 (Thompson ) - Waging Discrimination: would generally prohibit discrimina-
Human Resources
Support
House passed to 3rd
tion in wages based on race, color, disability, religion, sex, national origin, or age.
reading 5/4/01
S.B. 4 (Shapiro) - Transportation Funding: would create a Texas mobility fund; would
Public Works
Support
Voted favorably
House Transportation
provide that an undetermined amount of the state's general revenue shall be placed in
5/3/01
the fund; would authorize TXDOT to sell bonds backed by revenue in the fund or by the
state's full faith and credit; and would provide that the revenue shall be used for the
state's highway, roads, and other mobility projects. (Note: this act would go into effect
only if the Texas Constitution is amended; please see S.J.R. 16 below.)
S.B. 396 (Duncan) - Real Property: would exempt a city from the notice and bidding
Legal
Certified for Senate
requirements of Chapter 272 of the Local Government Code when the city sells or trans-
Intent Calendar
fers real property to a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. (Companion bill is H.B. 122.)
3/15/2001
S.B. 407 (Cain) - Transportation Funding: would authorize public entities including
Public Works
Support
Signed by the Govemor
cities to borrow money from the state infrastructure bank account for certain transpor-
4/9/01
tation projects that are partially funded by federal money.
S.B. 411 (Shapiro) - Transportation Funding: would provide that all revenues gener-
Public Works
Support
Left Pedning 4/26/01
Senate Finance
ated by certain transportation - related fees (for example the vehicle registration fee)
shall be deposited in the state highway fund and not be used for other purposes as is
the case under current law.
S.B. 438 (Madla) - Eminent Domain: would require a political subdivision that con-
Legal
Oppose
Set on Senate Intent
demns land for the stated purpose of developing the land's natural resources to pay for
5/7/01
the value of the resources in addition to the value of the land. (Note: current law requires
Afthiment only for the market value of the land.)
455 (Armbristed - Peace Officers: would provide that person may not enroll in
Police
Set on Senate Local/
peace officer training unless the person has either: (a) a high school diploma or (b) a
Consent 5/7/01
high school equivalency certificate with 12 hours of higher education with at least a 2.0
grade point average.
S.J.R. 16 (Shapiro) - Transportation Funding: would amend the Texas Constitution to
Public Works
Support
Voted favorably
House Transportation
allow for the sale of bonds for transportation projects as outlined in S.B. 4 above.
5/3/01
H.B. 1115 (Driver) - Photographic Traffic System: would allow a city to implement a
Police
Support
Failed in the House
photographic traffic enforcement system by installing cameras at traffic lights inside the
5/8/01
city and would provide that the owner of a motor vehicle is liable for a civil penalty if the
vehicle's license plate is photographed while the vehicle is running a red light.
H.B. 1121 (B Turner) - Peace Officers: would provide that a person may not enroll in
Sent to House
peace officer training unless the person has either: (a) a high school diploma or (b) a
Calendars 4/30/01
high school equivalency certificate with 12 hours of higher education with at least a 2.0
grade point average. (Companion bill is S.B. 455.)
H.B. 1194 (Brimer) - Conflict of Interest: would allow property owned by a person who
Referred to Senate
Senate Intergovernmental
becomes a member of a city council or a planning and zoning board to continue to
Committee 4/26/01
Relations
receive tax abatement and tax increment financing that is already in effect prior to that
person joining the governing body. (Note: this bill would reverse Attorney General Opin-
H.B. 1200 (Brimer) - Property Taxes: would allow school districts to cap the taxable
Budget & Reserach
Support
Received in the Senate
value of certain property as an economic development incentive; and would provide that
5/4/01
unlike tax abatement the cap on taxable value would not hinder the school district's
eligibility for state funding.
H.B. 1278 (Coleman) - Building Permits: would amend the Texas Abestos Health
Development
SB 529 considered in
Protection Act to provide that a city may not issue a building permit to renovate or de-
lieu of
molish a public building until after the applicant for the permit provides evidence that
an asbestos survey of the building has been completed by a person licensed to perfomr
such services (companion bill is S.B. 509 below).
•
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TEXAS
Pending Legislation
H B 1199 (Brimer) - Impact Fees: would amend Chapter 395 of the Local Govemment
Code relating to impact fees in the following ways:
• add to the definition of "impact fee" an exclusion for pro rata fees and reim-
bursement of water or sewer mains and lines extended into the city.
• modify the definition of "roadway facilities" to include the municipal share of
costs for roadways.
• amend the definition of "service area" for roadway facilities to eliminate refer-
ences to trip length and to increase the service area limitation from three to six
miles.
• amend the definition of "service unit" to require that impact fee calculations be
based on historical data and trends applicable to the city during the previous 10
years.
• require that the city give credit for that portion of property tax and utility revenue
generated by new service units during the program period that is used for the
payment of improvements including the payment of debt that are included in the
capital improvement plan. In the alternative the city may give a credit equal to
50 percent of the total projected cost of implementing the capital improvement
plan.
• provide that the impact fee will be collected when the city issues the building
permit if water and wastewater capacity is available.
• allow the hearing on the capital improvements plan to be held in conjunction with
the hearing on land use assumptions and reduce the notice and advertising
requirements for adopting and updating an impact fee program.
• change from three years to five years that time period after which planning must
be updated.
• require that the city submit written verification of compliance with the statute to
the attorney general each year and provide that the city may be liable for a civil
penalty equal to 10 percent of the impact fee erroneously charged.
repeal 395.025(b) which currently requires the city to recalculate the fee at the
conclusion of the plan period using actual costs and to refund any difference
(Companion bill is S.B. 243.)
H B 1265 (Clark) - Municipal Regulations: would clarify several statutory provisions
relating to cities including the following: (1) would provide that a municipal officer may
not be removed from office for an act committed before the officer took office if the act
was a matter of record or otherwise known to the voters; (2) would provide that for
obtaining pre - clearance from the U.S. Department of Justice for annexation a city must
apply for pre - clearance on the earliest date permitted under federal law; (3) would
provide that if another law requires a city to give notice of its budget hearing the notice
provisions of Chapter 102 of the Local Government Code do not apply; (4) would provide
that the unclaimed or abandoned property provisions of the Texas Property Code do not
apply to property seized by a police officer under Article 18.17 of the Texas Code of
Criminal Procedure; and (5) would provide that the governing body of a general law city
could remove a municipal court judge from office only by following the removal provi-
sions in Chapter 21 of the Texas Local Government Code.
H B 1281 (Counts) Water and Sewer Rates: would: (a) limit the authority of a water or
sewer utility that operates multiple systems to consolidate those systems in a single
tariff by restricting the total number of such systems to 20 by requiring that the systems
serve contiguous areas or are interconnected and by requiring that the systems be
substantially similar in terms of facilities quality of service and cost of service; (b)
require that tariffs relating to more than five systems provide rates that promote water
conservation; (c) authorize the TNRCC and cities to adopt alternative methodologies for
water and sewer rates based on factors other than rate of return; (d) provide that affili-
ates of utilities owning more than 50 systems that provide retail water or sewer service
would be prohibited from supplying wholesale water supply service to that utility except
in emergency situations and only if TNRCC finds that the utility cannot obtain wholesale
water service from another source.
C
Dept. Position Last Action Committee
Development Support SB 243 has passed
Public Works both the House &
Senate
Administration Certified for Senate
local /consent 5/3/01
Finance Referred to Senate Senate Natural Resources
Committee 4/25/01
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State Legislation Affecting NRH (continued)
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TEXPAS
Pending Legislation
Dept. Position Last Action Committee
H.B. 1285 (Brimed - Sales Taxes: would permit a city under 600,000 in population (as
Budget & Research
Support
Voted favorably as
Senate Intergovernmental
opposed to less than 275,000 population as is current law) to request information from
substituted 5/3/01
Relations
the comptroller about the amount of city sales taxes collected by large local busi-
nesses; and would permit any city to request information from the comptroller about the
amount of city sales taxes collected by any businesses which are party to the following:
(1) an interlocal agreement; (2) a tax abatement; (3) a reinvestment zone; (4) tax incre-
ment financing; (5) a revenue sharing agreement; (6) an enterprise zone; (7) a neighbor-
hood empowerment zone; or (8) any other similar agreement zone or district.
H.B, 1354 (Noriega) - Municipal Courts: would allow a municipal court judge to
Municpal Court
Sent to House local/
require a defendant who is granted deferred adjudication to make a one -time payment
consent 4/16/01
not to exceed $10 to a crime stoppers organization.
H.B. 1362 (Goodman) - Dangerous Wild Animals: would require a city or county with
Environmental Services
Support
House concurs in
authority over areas where dangerous wild animals are kept to create an "Animal Regis-
Senate amendments
tration Agency;" would authorize the agency to issue, reissue, deny and revoke certifi-
4/25/01
rates of registration and to collect fees associated with the registration of the specifi-
cally identified animals or any hybrids of the animals; would give cities or counties the
right to sue to collect civil penalties which would be retained by the city or county and
the right to recover the reasonable cost of investigating violations attorneys fees and
expert witness fees incurred in a civil trial; would not prohibit cities from regulating the
ownership, possession, confinement or care of dangerous wild animals but would
require cities to adopt an ordinance or order to implement and administer the certifica-
tion program by December 1, 2001. (Note: this bill is similarto S.B. 235.)
H.B. 1370 (Pickett) - State Infrastructure Bank: would allow a city to borrow funds
Public Works
Support
SB 407 considered in
the state Infrastructure bank without Issuing bonds or other obligations.
lieu of
H.B. 1380 (Coleman) - Public Information: would exempt from the Public Informa-
Police
Sent to House
House State Affairs
Uon Act certain Information that reveals or tends to reveal the Identity of a victim of
Calendars 4/9/01
violence or threatened violence.
H.B. 1385 (Capelo) - Bonds: would change the law regarding the creation, validity,
Finance
SB 565 considered in
House Financial Institutions
and priority for security interests in municipal and other governmental securities as
lieu of 4/18/01
bonds (companion Is S.B. 565 below).
S.B. 381 (Shaplel¢h) - Public Information: would require the Texas Attorney Gen-
Administration
Referred to Committee
Senate State Affairs
eral to provide a statewide toll -free number through which citizens could contact the
1/29/2001
open records division of the attorney general's office and would require a city to post
the telephone number and a brief description of the open records division's function
at the same place that the city posts its notices for an open meeting.
Human Resources
Set on Senate Intent
S.B. 427 Muelo) - Mandated Health Benefits: would provide that health benefit
plans Including Intergovernmental risk pools must provide coverage for autism and
5/7/01
"pervasive development disorders."
S.B. 509 (Moncrief) - Building Permits: would amend the Texas Asbestos Health
Development
Signed by the Governor
Protection Act Article 4477.3a to provide that a city may not Issue a building permit
5/3/01
to renovate or demolish a public building until after the applicant for the permit
provides evidence that an asbestos survey of the building has been completed by a
person licensed to perform such surveys. (Companion is H.B. 1278.)
S.B. 510 (Anmbrister) - Alternative Procurement and Delivery Methods: would
Finance
Support
Sent to House
Calendars 4/12/01
House Urban Affairs
allow cities to use competitive bidding competitive sealed proposals a design -bulld
contract a construction manager or job order contracting for the construction or
maintenance of a public facility; would define "public facility" as a building in-
tended for human habitation and office use but would exclude highways, roads.
eets, bridges, utilities, water supply projects, water plants, wastewater plants,
er and wastewater distribution or conveyance facilities, wharves, docks, elec-
*
t generation or distribution facilities, or drainage projects.
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L`��o State Legislation Affecting NRH (continued)
TPXPS
Pending Legislation
Dent. Position Last Action Committee
S.B. 511 (Slblev) - Plumbing Code: would require the State Board of Plumbing
Development
Referred to
Senate Business &
Examiners to adopt the International Plumbing Code and the Uniform Plumbing Code
Committee 2/5/2001
Commerce
would eliminate adoption of the Southern Standard Plumbing Code and the National
Standard Plumbing Code and would require plumbing In an area not otherwise
regulated under the Plumbing License Law (Art. 6243 -101) to be Installed In accor-
dance with one of those two codes. A city would be allowed to adopt any nationally
recognized model plumbing code. (Companion bill Is H.B. 217.)
S.B. 522 (Armbrlster) - Texas Municipal Retirement System: this bill Is the same
Senate concurs In
as H.B. 1043 above.
House amendments
5/2/01
S.B. 528 (Sibley) - Hotel Occupancy Tax: would provide that: (a) any entity that
Economic
Referred to
Senate Intergovernmental
spends hotel occupancy tax revenue or that is funded by such revenue must before
Development
Committee 2/5/2001
Relations
making an expenditure specify in a list the activity or event that is funded by the tax
and directly promotes tourism and hotel and convention activity; and (b) events or
activities can be added to the list at any time. (Companion bill is H.B. 1022.)
S.B. 530 (Bernsen) - Property Taxes: this bill is the same as H.B. 1100 above.
Budget & Research
Referred to
Senate Intergovernmental
Committee 2/6/2001
Relations
S B 537 (Luclo) - Manufactured Housing. would allow a city to require a permit,
Development
Referred to
Senate Intergovernmental
bond, fee or license In addition to that required by state law for the movement of a
Committee 2/7/2001
Relations
manufactured home within the city.
S.B. 547 (Sibley) - Sales Taxes: would exclude the following fees from the taxable
Budget & Research
Oppose
Left Pending
Senate Finance
sales price of telecommunications services provided the fee is passed through to the
4/19/01
and is listed as a separate line item on a bill: (1) the utility gross receipts
Wehaser
ssment; (2) the state universal service fund assessment; (3) the federal univer-
service fund charge; (4) the state telecommunications infrastructure fund
charge; and (5) city franchise or right -of -way fees assessed under Chapter 283 of the
Local Government Code. (Note: this bill is similar to H.B. 1025.)
S.B. 559 (Madla) - Open Meetings: would provide that a committee, subcommit-
Administration
Left Pending
House State Affairs
tee, or other similar entity that Is created by a municipal governing body shall be
4/17/01
covered by the open meetings law if a majority of members of the committee, sub-
committee or similar entity are members of the municipal governing body, and If the
entity engages In deliberation.
S.B. 565 (Armbrlster) - Bonds: would change the law regarding the creation, valid-
Finance
Signed by the
ity and priority of security Interests in municipal and other governmental securities
Governor 5/2/01
such as bonds. (Companion bill is H.B. 1385.)
H.B. 1448 (Oliveira) - Tax Abatement: would allow cities to grant tax abatements on
Economic Development
Support
Referred to Senate
Senate Intergovernmental
personal property located on leased, tax- exempt, real property. (Note: this bill would
Committee 4/27/01
Relations
reverse Attorney General Opinion 1C -0300 which concluded that lessees of tax - exempt
real property may not participate in tax abatement).
H.B. 1449 (Oliveira) - Tax Abatem nt: would allow new tax abatements by cities after
Economic Development
Support
Certified for Senate
September 1, 2001. (Note: under current law the chapter of the Tax Code authorizing
local consent 5/2/01
tax abatements expires on that date.)
H.B. 1468 (Pitts) - Property Taxes: would: (a) require a city to adjust its effective and
Budget & Research
Set on House floor
rollback tax rates to account for tax increment financing; (b) provide that when land
calendar 5/7/01
subject to tax increment financing increases in value at a rate faster than other land in
the city which is the typical result of tax increment financing, a city's effective and
rollback rates would rise under this bill to compensate for the "captured" taxes; (c)
provide that if such land should increase at a slower rate relative to other city land or
decline in value, a city's effective and rollback rates would decline; and (d) provide that
cities wishing to take advantage of this bill for the 2001 tax year would need to adopt
the new section by a vote of the council.
15 1 Hu - Police cers: would require police officers to return a place they
Police
Sent to House
have searched to the condition the place was in before the search warrant was executed.
F
Calendars 3/26/01
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i• 'iJ11Ki `%
TEXPPS
Pending Legislation
Dent. Position Last Action Committee
H.B. 1505 (Yarbrough) - Plumbing Standards: would: (1) require a city that regulates
Development
Seat to House
the pipes, fixtures, valves, tanks, and other fixtures through which water, gas, or
Calendars4 /30 /03
sewage is carried, to use a licensed plumber to perform plumbing inspections; (2)
provide that if the , boundaries of a city and a municipal utility district (MUD) overlap,
only the city may perform a plumbing inspection and collect a permit fee; and (3) clarity
the provisions of the Plumbing Standards Act by providing that in adopting a plumbing
code a city may only adopt a code that does not substantially vary from the rules or laws
of the state.
H.B. 1543 (Luna) - Sales Taxes: would provide a specific sales tax for city- created
Budget & Research
Support
Received in the Senate
crime control and prevention districts. (Note: current law requires cities to enact such a
4/9/01
sales tax under a chapter of the Tax Code generally related to counties.)
H.B. 1544 Merl - Public Information: would prohibit the release of personal inform-
Police
House passed to 3rd
tion contained in the files of the Texas Department of Public Safety and would allow the
reading 5/4/01
release of motor vehicle accident information only if two separate types of information
regardingthe accident are provided.
H.B. 1611 (Kolkhorst) - Prevailing Wage: would provide that all cities (not just those
Human Resources
House passed to
over 10,000 in population as is current law) may collect a penalty from a contractor who
engrossment 5/5/01
fails to pay the prevailing wage rate.
H.B. 1654 (Tafton) - Arrest Warrants: would provide that information in an arrest
Police
Set on House floor
warrant or an affidavit supporting an arrest warrant is not required to be disclosed to the
5/5/01
public until after the arrest warrant is executed or three days after the warrant is issued
or affidavit is filed whichever time period is later; and would provide that these disclo-
requirements do not apply to warrants or affidavits relating to the arrest of a person
B. 1660 (Farrar) - Municipal Ordinances: would allow a city to impose a fine up to
Administration
Voted favorably as
House Urban Affairs
$2,000 for violation of a city ordinance that regulates municipal beautification.
substituted 5/1/01
H.B. 1669 (B. Turner) - Underground Facilities: would provide that an operator of an
Public Works
Referred to Senate
Senate State Affairs
underground facility who has been contacted by a notification center must not later than
committee 4/30/01
24 hours before an excavation is to begin notify the excavator of the operator's plans to
mark or not mark the location of the underground facilities.
HJ.R. 7 (Betty Brown) - Property Taxes: would amend the Texas Constitution to cap
Budget & Research
Hearing set for
House Ways & Means
city and county property taxes on the unimproved homesteads of persons over age 65
4/18/01
similar to the cap on school district taxes for persons overage 65 if one of the following
occurs: (1) the governing body of the city or county votes for the cap; or (2) the cap is
passed at an election which must be called upon a petition of five percent of the regis-
tered voters of the city or county.
S.B. 578 (Madlal - Provision of Emergency Communication Services: would require
Fire & Police
Set on Senate Intent
Calendar 5/7/01
the Commission on State Emergency Communications to develop and operate an emer-
gency call box system; to develop standards for allowable expenses for facilities, equip-
ment and personnel necessary to establish and operate a public safety answering point
and 9 -1 -1 system; to develop where feasible a wireless Phase II system (as defined by
the Federal Communications Commission); and to use the most current technology to
ensure that 9 -1 -1 service has the most up -to -date network, database, and equipment.
The bill would also provide that a home rule city operating a 9 -1 -1 service would be
required to participate in the state administration of emergency communications, or
become part of an emergency communications district, or elect to form a new emer-
gency communication district. Further, a district formed by a home rule city would be
govemed by a six - member board one non - voting member of which would be appointed
by the principal service supplier in the city. Finally, the district would be authorized to
impose a 9 -1 -1 fee of not to exceed three percent of the monthly base rate charged a
service user by the principal service supplier in the city and to issue and sell bonds in
the name of the district to finance facilities, equipment or supplies to begin providing
9 -1 -1 service orto install equipment necessary to provide 9 -1 -1 service.
0. 604 i le - Public Information: would allow an agency, board, commission,
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epartment or committee created by the executive or legislative branch of government
S.B. 608 (Van de Putte) - Elections: this bill is the same as H.B. 1454 above.
City Secretary
Left Pending 4/2/01
Senate State Affairs
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Pending Legislation
Dent. Position Last Action Committee
S.B. 650 (Carona) - Property Taxes: would eliminate auxiliary members of appraisal
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review boards and authorize the appraisal district board of directors in certain populous
5/2/01
counties to increase the number of regular appraisal review board members.
S.B. 658 (Barrientos) - Property Taxes: would make the following changes to the Tax
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Left Pending 5/2/01
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Code relating to property tax exemptions for disabled veterans: (1) increase the amount
of exemption a disabled veteran or surviving family member is entitled to up to the
maximums permitted by the Texas Constitution; (2) allow the children of deceased
disabled veterans and their spouses to continue to receive the veteran parent's tax
exemption until the child reaches age 30 instead of age 18 as under current law; and (3)
allow each surviving child to receive the full amount of the exemption that the veteran
parent was entitled to at the time of death instead of dividing the exemption amount
among all of the surviving children as current law requires. (Please see S.J.R. 22 be-
low).
S.B. 678 (R. West) - Municipal Courts: would allow a municipal court judge to defer
Municipal Court
Support
Removed from Senate
proceedings against a juvenile until the 90� day after the date on which the teen court
Intent 3/15/2001
hearing to determine thejuvenile's punishment is held. (Companion bill is H.B. 458.)
S.B. 679 (Harris) - Property Taxes: would allow school districts to cap the taxable
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value of certain property as an economic development incentive; and would provide that
unlike tax abatement the cap on taxable value would not hinder the school district's
eligibility for state funding. (Companion bill is H.B. 1200.)
S.B. 4 n h - PublicInformation: wouldamendtheTexasPublicInformation
Finance
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0 to provide that a credit card, debit card, or access device number collected assem-
consent 5/2/01
d or maintained by a governmental body is confidential information.
S.B. 695 (Wentworth) - Consultation With Attorney: would provide that a govemmen-
Administration
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tal body may use a telephone conference call a videoconference or the Internet to
enrollment 4/25/01
consult with its attorney in open or closed session. (Companion bill is H.B. 1021.)
S.J.R. 22 (Barrientos) - Property Taxes: would amend the Texas Constitution relating
Budget & Research
Left Pending 5/2/01
House Ways & Means
to property tax exemptions for disabled veterans in the following ways: (1) allow any
child not just a minor child of a deceased disabled veteran to continue to receive the
veteran parent's tax exemption; and (2) allow each child the full amount of the exemp-
tion the veteran parent was entitled to at his or her death instead of dividing the exemp-
tion amount among all of the surviving children. (Please see S.B. 658 above.)
H.B. 1692 (Chisum) - Electric Deregulation: would provide new safeguards against
Administration
Hearing set for 5/8/01
Senate Business & Commerce
electric deregulation failure by providing that retail customer choice will not begin in
competitive development areas until the PUC finds that electric rates will not be higher
for any customer class; by requiring electric utilities to identify how they will mitigate
market power and to guarantee that rates will not rise due to the implementation of
customer choice; by prohibiting utilities from unbundling until their regions are identi-
fied as qualifying power regions; by limiting transfers of generation assets to no more
than 20 percent every 24 months; by requiring POC approval of transfers of generation
assets; by requiring that proceeds above book value from the sale of assets prior to
deregulation be shared 10 percent by utility shareholders and 90 percent by customers;
and by ensuring that electric utilities are subject to all applicable PUC authority.
H.B. 1693 (Delisi) - Emergency Management: would require a local emergency man-
Fire
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agement agency to address the issue of bioterrorism in its local emergency manage-
lieu of
ment plan. (Companion bill is S.B. 94.)
1689 Chisum - Property Taxes: would: (1) provide a property tax exemption for
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certain organizations engaged primarily in performing charitable functions; and (2)
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provide that if certified by the state comptroller the exemption must be granted by the
appraiser. (Note: the current tax exemption for charitable organizations requires exclu-
sive engagement in charitable activities as opposed to "primarily" as this bill pro-
vides.)
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TEXfPS
Pending Legislation
Dept. Position Last Action Committee
H.B. 1694 (Hamric) - Property Taxes: would grant a property tax exemption to the
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owner of a motor vehicle that is subject to a lease if the lessee does not use the vehicle
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for production of income. (Note: this bill is similar to S.B. 248.)
H.B. 1727 (Maxey) - Local Laws: would require a person who introduces a local or
Administration
House passed to
special law in the state legislature to deliver notice to the city or county that is the sub-
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ject of the special law and would require proof of delivery of the notice by affidavit from
the person who delivered the notice.
H.B. 1731 (T. KinjO - Freeport Exemption: would: (1) allow late filing of an application
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for a freeport exemption; (2) extend the time during which a property owner claiming a
lieu of 4/27/01
freeport exemption must respond to a request from the appraiser for additional support-
ing documentation; and (3) provide that in both cases taxing units would be entitled to
a ten percent penalty from the late -filing property owner.
H.B. 1833 (Giddings) - Health and Safety Ordinances: would: (1) allow a city to
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receive information from birth and death records if the information is used only to iden-
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tify a property owner to whom the city must give notice of a violation of a state statute or
city ordinance; (2) provide that a city must exercise "due diligence" to determine the
identity of a property owner or lien holder whose property is in violation of a city building
standards regulation; (3) provide that the city may search several different types of
public records in orderto establish that due diligence has been met; and (4) allow a city
to adopt an administrative adjudication process to assess administrative penalties for
violations of city ordinances that regulate substandard structures.
H.B. 1869 (Wohlgemuth) - Manufactured Homes: would: (1) provide that when a
Development
Hearing set 5/8/01
Senate Business&
consumer purchases a manufactured home to be placed on a nonpermanent foundation
Commerce
on land owned - or to be owned - by the consumer the home is considered to be real
perty, unless the consumer elects to have the home considered to be ep rsonal prop-
, and (2) require a person who is purchasing a manufactured home through monthly
payments to make payments to the retailer to pay property taxes through an escrow
account
H.B. 1892 (G. Lewis) - Competitive Bidding: would amend Chapter 252 of the Local
Finance
Sent to House
Government Code as follows: (1) increase from $15,000 to $25,000 the threshold
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contract amount at which a city must seek a competitive bid; (2) increase from $15,000
to $25,000 the upper limit of a purchase amount at which a city must seek bids from
historically underutilized businesses; (3) provide that a city shall award a bid to the
bidder who provides the "best value" forthe city rather than to the "lowest responsible
bidder " as is current law, and (4) in determining the best value allow the city to con-
sider price, reputation, quality, previous dealings with the city and other relevant
factors.
H.B. 1912 (Capelol - Utility Fees: would allow a city to add a one - dollarfee to a utility
Finance
Set on House floor
bill and use the revenue for improvements necessary to comply with the Americans with
5/5/01
Disabilities Act.
S.B. 729 (Barrientos) - Collective Bargaining: would eliminate the prohibition on a
Human Resources
Referred toCommittee
Senate lntergovemmental
political subdivision entering into a collective bargaining contract with a labor organiza-
2/19/2001
Relations
tion but would retain the provision that prohibits a state official from entering into a
collective bargaining contract. (Companion bill is H.B. 1345.)
S.B. 778 (Shapiro) - Signs: would provide that an off - premise sign that qualifies as a
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Removed from Senate
non - conforming sign and that is permitted to remain in place is not eligible for replace-
Intent 5/3/01
ment or reconstruction except as provided by Chapter 216 of the Local Government
S.B. 796 (Madlal - Public Information: this bill is identical to N.B. 1861 above.
Finance
Referred to House
House State Affairs
committee 4/26/01
1955 bran k - Municipal Court Fines: would provide that a municipal court
Municipal Court
House passed to
Wie who sentences an indigent defendant to jail time to satisfy payment of fines and
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s may specify the period of time for satisfying the judgement at not less then eight
hours nor more than 24 hours for every $100 of fines or costs that the defendant owes.
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State Legislation Affecting NRH (continued)
TEXPPS
Pending Legislation
Dept. Position Last Action Committee
H.B. 1968 (Tillery) - Public Funds Investment: would provide that certain certificates
Finance
Sent to House
of deposit of out -of -state banks are authorized investments under the Public Funds
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Investment Act.
H.B. 2111 (Gal(ego) - Court Costs: would create a new statutory provision to clarify
Municipal Court
Referred to Senate
Senate Jurispridence
that money collected from the judicial technology fund may be used only for technologi-
Committee 5/3/01
cal support of the judiciary and any money paid out of the fund must be approved by the
Texas Judicial Council whose membership includes municipal court judges.
H.B. 2117 (Walker) - Development Moratoria: would provide that: (1) a city may not
Development
Postponed until
impose a development moratorium without a 15 -day advance notice of hearings two
5/8/01
separate public hearings and two separate readings (separated by at least a week) by
the city council; (2) before imposing a moratorium the city must issue written findings of
evidence that the moratorium is needed due to a shortage of essential public services
including water sewer streets police or fire fighting capacity; (3) a moratorium may not
exceed 120 days unless the city extends the moratorium by repeating the notice/
hearing/written findings process; (4) a moratorium must allow for a waiver from the
moratorium for certain reasons; and (5) the definition of moratorium includes
"routinely" delaying the issuance of permits. (Companion bill is S.B. 980.)
H.B. 2141 (Marchant) - Signs: would provide that an off - premise sign that qualifies as
Development
Hearing set for 5/7/01
House Land & Resource
a non - conforming sign and that is permitted to remain in place is not eligible for re-
No action taken
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placement or reconstruction except as provided by Chapter 216 of the Local Govern-
ment. (Companion bill is S.B. 778.)
H.B. 2245 (Ehrhardt) - Fire Departments: would rewrite the current law that requires
Fi re
Set on House Floor
B departments to provide to its personnel protective clothing and self- contained
calendar5/7/01
athing apparatus would require departments to provide personal alert safety sys-
tems would require each department to adopt an incident management system and a
personnel accountability system and would allow the Texas Commission on Fire Protec-
tion to enforce all these standards and requirements. (Note: this bill is similar - but not
identical - to S.B. 382.)
H.B. 2297 (Thompson) - Electronic Payments: would allow for payment of a municipal
Municipal Court
Support
Received in the Senate
fee orfine by electronic meansthrough the Intemet.
4/9/01
H.J.R. 69 (Junell) - Texas Constitution: would revise and reorganize the current Texas
Administration
Sent to House
Constitution to streamline and consolidate most local government provisions under one
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article. (Note: this resolution is similar to H.J.R. 1 filed in 1999.)
S.B. 819 (Armbrister) - Handguns: would: (1) provide that except as provided by
Police
Referred to House
House Public Safety
federal law only the legislature (not a city government) may regulate the carrying of a
Committee 5/7/01
handgun even on city-owned property; and (2) eliminate current law that makes it an
offense for a person who has a concealed handgun license to carry a handgun onto
government property where handguns are prohibited.
S.B. 833 (Moncrief) - Sales Taxes: would provide a sales tax exemption for items
Budget & Research
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purchased by certain child -care facilities.
enrollment 5/5/01
S.B. 866 (Nelson) - Texas Privacy Act: would create the Texas Privacy Act to: (1) pro-
Sent to the House
House State Affairs
hibit a governmental entity from releasing certain personal information to the public
3/20/01
under the Public Information Act unless the attorney general authorizes the disclosure;
(2) require a governmental entity to establish procedures to ensure that the governmen-
tal entity collects personal information only to the extent reasonably necessary to imple-
ment a program authenticate a person's identity ensure security or accomplish an-
other governmental purpose; (3) require a governmental entity to adopt or amend its
records retention schedule to ensure that personal information is retained only for the
od of time necessary to accomplish the purpose for which the information was
kected; (4) require a governmental entity to develop a privacy policy that describes
the governmental entity collects personal information the procedures used to
collect the information the manner in which the information may be disclosed
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TEXP�
Pending Legislation
Dent. Position Last Action Committee
S.B. 949 (Shapiro) - Zoning: would provide that an open enrollment charter school is
Development
Support
Left Pending 4/17/01
Senate Intergovernmental
subject to municipal zoning regulations. (Companion bill is H.B. 423.)
Relations
S.B. 980 (Carona) - Building Moratoria: this bill is the same as H.B. 2117 above.
Development
Set on House Calendar
5/3/01
S.B. 996 (Lindsay) - Authority of Local Governments to A99=ate Purchase and
Administration
Referred to Committee
3/1/01
Senate Business & Commerce
Sell Energy and Natural Gas: this bill is identical to H.B. 2151 above.
H.B. 2318 (Solomon) - Purchasing: would allow a city to receive sealed bids or
Finance
Support
Removed from House
sealed proposals through the Internet or by other electronic means if the city imple-
local /consent 5/5/01
ments certain security measures regarding electronic transmissions.
H.B. 2391 (B Turner) - Underground Excavations: would amend the "one -call" or
Public Works
Support
Referred to Senate
Senate State Affairs
"dial - before -you - dig" statute to increase the penalties on excavators who violate the
Committee 4/3/01
provisions of the statute.
N.B. 2411 (Ritter) - Building Codes: would provide that the International Residential
Development
Support
SB 365 considered in
Code shall be used throughout the state but would allow a city to adopt local amend-
lieu of 4/23/01
ments to the Code.
H.B. 2437 ff. Davis) - Code Enforcement Officers: would allow the state board of
Development
Senate local /consent
health to prescribe continuing education requirements for code enforcement officers.
5/8/01
H.B. 2458 (rhompson) - Racial Profiling: would: (1) require each law enforcement
Police
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H - Sentto House
agency to develop a written policy on racial profiling; (2) provide that the policy must
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ude the definition of racial profiling a section prohibiting racial profiling by peace
cers a complaint procedure public education corrective action to be taken against a
SB - Sent to House
peace officer who engages in racial profiling collection of information relating to the
calendars 4/23/01
ethnicity of persons stopped or detained or searched and an annual report; (3) require a
law enforcement agency to examine the feasibility of installing video camera and voice -
activated microphone equipment in each agency vehicle; and (4) require officers to be
trained in racial profiling. (Companion bill is S.B. 1074.)
H.B. 2486 (Clark) - ComoeUthe Bidding: would: (1) expand the definition of high
Finance
Support
Set on House floor
technology procurement to include a subscription to an Internet service provider a
Calendar 5/5/01
computerized database subscription service or any other Intemet -based or computer -
based information storage processing acquisition or subscription service; (2) provide
that purchases made under the terms of an intedocal agreement are exempt from the
competitive bidding requirements; (3) allow a city to post notice of its request for bids
on a city Web site; (4) provide criteria for how to determine when a bidder is the "lowest
responsible bidder," (5) allow a city to disqualify a person from bidding on city contracts
based on the person's prior contracting history with the city; (6) allow a city to conduct
its entire competitive bidding process online on the city's Web site; and (7) allow cities
to engage in reverse auction procedures with an online bidding or auction service.
H.B. 2509 (Danberg) - Elections: would: (1) require that a run -off election could not be
City Secretary
Hearing 5/7/01
Senate State Affairs
held later than 45 days after the date of the final election carcass unless a home rule
city's charter provides otherwise; (2) allow a person working at an election polling place
to execute an affidavit attesting to the identity of a voter if the voter does not have any
other proof of Identification to show at the polling place; (3) allow a permanent city
employee who is not a qualified voter of the city to serve as early voting clerk or deputy
early voting clerk; and (4) require that a ballot with a written -in candidate in any city
election may not be counted unless the name appears on the list of write -in candidates
(Note: current law only requires write -in names to appear on a list at the general city
election.)
H.B. 2733 (Thompson) - Municipal Court Costs: would consolidate the collection and
Municipal Court
Support
Sent to House
reporting of all court costs that must be collected in municipal court except for the time
Calendars 5/3/01
payment fee but would allow the time payment fee to be reported on a quarterly basis
instead of monthly. (Companion bill is S.B. 1208.)
.B. 2782 (Villareal) - Tax Abatement: would permit a taxing unit to charge an appli-
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cation fee of up to $1000 on requests or applications for tax abatement.
engrossment 5/5/01
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State Legislation Affecting NRH (continued)
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TFXPS
Pending Legislation
Dept. Position Last Action Committee
H.B. 2810 (Wolens)- Population Bra dreis: would provide that a law that applies to a
Received in the Senate
Senate Administration
city having a certain population according to the census will continue to apply after the
5/2/01
most recent census regardless of whether the city continues to have the same popula-
tion prescribed by the statute.
S.B. 985 (Duncan) - Tax Abatement: would allow cities to grant tax abatements on
Development
Hearing 5/9/01
House Ways & Means
personal property located on leased real property. (Note: this bill would reverse Attorney
General Opinion JC -0300 which concluded that lessees of tax - exempt real property
may not participate in tax abatement. Unlike H.B. 1448 which is similar this bill does
not require that the leased land itself be tax - exempt.)
S.B. 986 (Duncan) - Tax Abatement: would allow cities to recover abated property
Development
Hearing 5 /9/01
House Ways & Means
taxes when the property owner fails to create the number of new jobs specified in the
agreement.
S.B. 1018 (Van de Putte) - Elections: would: (1) require that a candidate for election
City Secretary
Referred to Committee
Senate Intergovernmental
must file an application for a place on the ballot at least 45 days before the earliest
3/5/01
Relations
allowable date for the beginning of early voting by personal appearance; and (2) require
a city that has a deadline forfilingfor election that is prescribed by another law to adjust
its time line to comply with the 45 -day time period set out above.
S.B. 1123 (Armbristed - Taxes: would grant the Texas attorney general the exclusive
Budget & Research
Set on House local/
right to bring a lawsuit to recover delinquent sales and use taxes imposed by a city; and
consent 5/3/01
would repeal the Tax Code provisions that allow a city acting through its city attorney to
bring a lawsuit for collection of delinquent sales and use taxes.
S.B. 1170 (Madla) - Platting: would provide that a division of land into parts greater
Development
Referred to Committee
Senate Intergovernmental
10 acres is exempt from the platting requirements of Section 212.004(a) of the
3/8/01
Relations
I Government Code. (Note: under current law the exemption applies to a division of
land into parts greater than five acres.)
S.B. 1177 (Gallegos) - Municipal Court Costs: would allow a city to implement an
Municipal Court
Referred to Committee
Senate Intergovernmental
electronic system to collect fines, fees and court costs through the Internet; and would
3/8/01
Relations
allow a city to impose a processing fee to cover the cost of providing this electronic
I ntemet system.
S.B. 1182 (Wentworth) - Public Information: would amend the Texas Public Informa-
Referred to House
House State Affairs
tion Act to provide that the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure the Texas Rules of Evidence
committee 4/24/01
and the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct are not considered to be laws
that can make certain categories of information confidential under the Public Informa-
tion Act; and would codify the Texas Supreme Court decision in the City of Georgetown v
Austin Amedcatr, Statesman case relating to providing an attomey- client /work product
privilege for information relating to completed reports audits evaluations or investiga-
tions. (Please see page 2 of the February 23 2001 TML Legislative Update.)
S.B. 1184 Nan de Putte) - Sales taxes: would authorize the State of Texas to partici-
Budget & Research
Support
Senate Intent Calendar
pate in the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement a multi -state project studying the
5/7/01
simplification of sales tax collection. (Companion bill is H.B. 1845.)
S.B. 1204 (Shapiro) - City Streets: would: (1) create a joint interim legislative commit-
Public Works
Support
Referred to Committee
Senate Administration
tee to study the availability and adequacy of funding sources for the construction repair
3/8/01
and maintenance of city streets; and (2) require the committee to analyze these issues
and prepare a final report to full legislature not later than November 1, 2002. (Note:
this bill is similar - but not identical - to H.B. 2161.)
S.B. 1208 (West) - Municipal Court Costs: this bill is the same as H.B. 2733 above.
Municipal Court
Referred 3/8/01
Senate Jurisprudence
H.B. 2951 (Walker) - Permits: would amend Section 245 of the Local Government
Development
Sent to House
d e (the so- called "permit vesting statute ") to provide that: (1) a "project" includes a
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ivision of land for development and all land within a plat final plat preliminary plan
0
plan and planned unit development and all uses permitted by the applicable land
use regulations; and (2) a change in the use of land within a preliminary plat final plat
preliminary plan site plan or planned unit development is not a new project if the new
use is permitted by right or under special conditions or approval under the land use
regulations. (Note: the effect of this bill would be to provide landowners with even more
vested rights in permits even when the landowners change the use of the land.)
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State Legislation Affecting NRH (continued)
TEXP�S
Pending Legislation
Dept. Position Last Action Committee
H.B. 3005 (Uresti) - Tax Abatement: would eliminate the 90 -day deadline that other
Development
Sent to House
taxing units face when deciding whether to join in city- initiated tax abatement; and
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would clarify that such additional tax abatements are subject to the same requirements
H.B. 3178 (Solis) - Economic Development: would require the executive director of a
House passed to
4A or 4B corporation and either the city attomey or the city administrator to attend
engrossment 5/5/01
biennial training seminars on 4A and 4B laws sponsored by Texas Department of Eco-
nomic Development the attorney general and the comptroller.
H.B. 3182 (DanburiO - Elections: would: (1) delete the May uniform election date and
City Secretary
Oppose
Sent to House
replace it with the fourth Saturday in March; (2) require a city that uses the May date to
Calendars 4/30/01
change its general election date by December 31, 2001; and (3) prohibit a rental
charge for use of a public building to conduct an election if the election is held on a day
the building is not usually open for business but would allow a "reasonable" charge for
reimbursement of the actual expenses resulting from the use of the building.
H.B. 3204 (Jones) - Internet: would allow a city to provide or contract with a vendor to
Finance
SB 201 considered in
provide access to information through the Internet; and would allow a city to collect or
lieu of
contract with a vendorto collect taxes fines fees and court costs through the Internet.
S.B. 1275 (Armbrister) - Child Safety Fee: would: (1) increase the optional county
Municipal Court
Support
Not Heard 5/1/01
Senate Intergovernmental
vehicle registration fee for child safety from $1.50 to $3.00; (2) require a county to
Relations
impose the fee if requested to do so by one or more cities in the county that have an
aggregate population that exceeds two- thirds of the total population of the county; and
(3) provide that a county that imposes the fee in this way may rescind it only in the same
way (by request of the cities). (Companion bill is H.B. 1911.)
1398 Frase - Zoning: would prohibit a city from changing a previously enacted
Development
Hearing set for 5/7/01
House Land & Resource
zoning classification unless the owner of the property waives the right to object to the
Management
change or the city compensates the property owner for any diminution in value that
results from the change as determined by an agreement with the property owner or a
condemnation action under Chapter 21 of the Texas Property Code.
S.B. 1405 (Madla) - Peace Officer Salaries: would provide that a peace officer whose
Police
Referred to Committee
Senate Finance
annual salary is less than $30,000 shall get from the state a salary supplement in an
3/13/01
amount that raises the salary to $30,000; and would prohibit a city from reducing
salaries or pay scales in orderto use the state supplements.
H.B. 2863 (Farabee) - Competitive Bidding: would amend the Certificates of Obliga-
Finance
House passed to
tion Act by raising the competitive bidding threshold from $15,000 to $25,000 for
engrossment 5/5/01
contracts involving the issuance of certificates of obligation.
H.B. 3305 (Martinez - Fischer) - Elections: would: (1) require that a candidate for
City Secretary
Sent to House
election must file an application for a place on the ballot at least 45 days before the
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earliest allowable date for the beginning of early voting by personal appearance; and (2)
require a city that has a deadline for filing for election that is prescribed by another law
to adjust its time line to comply with the 45 -day time period set out above. (Companion
bill is S.B. 1018.)
H. B. 3347 (Gray) - Property Taxes: would make numerous changes to the property tax
Budget & Research
Sent to House local/
laws to assist in collection of delinquent taxes including: (1) permit appraisal districts
consent 5/3/01
to share otherwise confidential information with taxing units for collection purposes; (2)
permit the chief appraiser to make certain corrections to the appraisal roll; (3) clarify
that cash notes royalties and certificates of deposit are personal property subject to
seizure for delinquent taxes; (4) permit police officers to seize property pending a tax
sale; (5) provide civil immunity to third parties surrendering property subject to a tax
sale; and (6) permit injunctive relief on behalf of a taxing unit in a tax suit.
H.B. 3364 (Menendez) - Proper Taxes: would allow disabled persons to defer or
Budget & Research
Sent to House local/
abate lawsuits against them for the collection of delinquent homestead property taxes.
consent 5/2/01
, fe:thisbillissimilartoS.B.1542 below.)
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TEXP�
Pending Legislation
Dept. Position Last Action Committee
H.B. 2912 (Bosse) - Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission ( TNRCC):
Environmental Services
Voted favorably as
substituted 5/4/01
Senate Natural Resources
this bill is the TNRCC "sunset" bill designed to continue the life of the agency. Among
other things this bill would: (1) prohibit a person licensed, certified, registered or
permitted by the commission from being a commissioner, (2) require commissioners
and each commission staff member who has discretionary authority over any aspect of
permitting, enforcement, rulemaking or other regulatory matter pending before or
within the jurisdiction of the commission to keep a written record of each contact with
any person other than a commissioner or staff member regarding a regulatory matter,
(3) require the commission to maintain a file on each written complaint filed with the
commission; (4) require the commission to provide each complainant with the agency's
complaint policies and procedures and require the commission to notify each com-
plainant and each person that is the subject of a complaint quarterly to tell them the
status of the complaint investigation; (5) require the commission to share complaint
information with local enforcement officials and to provide training for a fee for local
enforcement officials in how to deal with complaints; (6) make the executive director's
party status in contested cases discretionary based on policies to be developed by the
commission; (7) prohibit the executive director from rehabilitating the testimony of a
witness; (8) prohibit the executive director from assisting a permit applicant in meeting
its burden of proof except for a type of permit the commission has designated as quali-
fying for assistance; (9) allow the public interest counsel to recommend legislative and
rule changes and to employ outside technical support; (10) allow the commission to
initiate an enforcement action based on evidence received from a private individual;
(11) change numerous notice requirements for permits and approvals requiring more
notice and more information; (12) prohibitthe disputing of a fee until it has been paid in
full; (13) allow the commission consistent with the general appropriations act to trans-
fer fees from one activity to another activity; (14) establish components and standards
for determining the compliance history of entities and pennittees; (15) require develop -
ent of rules to use compliance history in commission decisions on permits and en-
ement; (16) prohibit the commission from announcing an inspection unless the
rson to be inspected has a good compliance history; (17) prohibit an entity from
participating in flexible permitting unless it has a better than average compliance his-
tory; (18) require the commission to review solid waste permits every five to seven years
to assess compliance history; and (19) allow the commission to certify water treatment
specialists who install utility connections in residential commercial or industrial facili-
ties. (Companion bill is S.B. 318.)
H.B. 3461 (A. Re ny_a) - juveniles: would: (1) allow truancy complaints to be filed in
Municipal Court
Set on House floor
municipal court; (2) allow municipal courts to hold parents and juveniles in contempt of
calendar 5/7/01
court for failure to abide by court orders regarding school attendance; (3) allow a city
council to employ a case manager for truancy cases in municipal court and apply for
reimbursement of the costs from the criminal justice division of the governor's office;
and (4) allow a law enforcement agency to take a child into custody for an offense in
which a municipal court has jurisdiction over the child other than public intoxication as
long as the child is put in a place designated as nonsecure custody. (Companion bill is
S.B. 1432.)
H.B. 3498 (Thompson) - Court Costs: would require the governing body of a city to file
Municipal Court
Oppose
Sent to House
an annual court cost collection improvement plan with the Office of Court Administra-
Calendars 4/9/01
tion; and would require that the plan must show which methods the city will use to
improve the collection of state court costs collected in municipal court.
H.B. 3528 (Counts) - TNRCC Fees: would: (1) combine wastewater discharge fees with
Environmental Services
Oppose
Set on House Local
clean river program fees for the purpose of funding the TNRCC's water quality programs;
Consent Calendar
(2) raise the maximum annual fee that cities and other discharge permit holders pay
4/17/01
from $25,000 per year to $75,000 per year /per permit; (3) authorize the TNRCC when
setting the fees to consider its own reasonable costs for administering water quality
management programs and any other programs reasonably related to the activities of
fee payers; and (4) repeal the current limitations on the TNRCC's collection of clean river
program fees. (Companion bill is S.B. 1025.)
3548 Chisum - Religious Organizations: would provide that if a city permits
Development
Sent to House Calen-
gious assembly in both residential and commercial areas the city shall enforce only
dars 4/23/01
the least restrictive site development and zoning regulations on all religious organiza-
tions within the city.
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TEXPS
Pending Legislation
Dent• Position Last Action Committee
H.B. 3603 (Caoelo) - Police/Fire Civil Service: would amend Chapter 143 of the Local
Human Resources
Referred to Senate
Senate Intergovernmental
Government Code (relating to cities that have adopted police and /or fire civil service) to
Committee 5/3/01
Relations
provide that if a person's line of duty illness or injury leave is not extended after one year
the person may retire on pension until able to return. (This bill is the same as H.B.
2025.)
S.B. 1408 (Madla) - Affordable Housing: would: (1) create the Texas Affordable Hous-
Development
Referred to Committee
Senate Intergovernmental
ing Partnership Program to promote the production of affordable housing and inspire
3/13/01
Relations
local governments to muster the resources necessary to expand the supply of affordable
housing; (2) establish a mechanism to create a local Affordable Housing Advisory Com-
mittee; (3) direct each cityto review its policies ordinances and regulations and recom-
mend incentive strategies to encourage affordable housing; (4) create an affordable
housing trust fund made up of revenue collected by municipal courts (see below); (5)
require that a city must have a local housing assistance plan in order to receive money
from the fund; (6) impose a $30 fee on each traffic violation; and (7) provide that 15
percent of the resulting revenue shall be spent on job training for persons released by
the Texas Youth Commission and that 85 percent shall go into the affordable housing
trust fund.
S.B. 1458 (Duncan) - Electronic Government Program Management: would: (1)
Information Services
Received in the House
5/4/01
create an electronic government program management office to guide promote and
facilitate the implementation of electronic government projects; (2) allow the General
Services Commission to contract for the use of a consolidated telecommunications
system with a collaborative community computer network in which one or more political
subdivisions participate; and (3) allow the formation of an advanced electronic procure-
ment system over the Internet called "Tex -Mall" in which state agencies and local
0emments could procure goods and services.
S.B. 1471 (Ogden) - Sales Taxes: would create a sales tax exemption for student meal
Budget & Research
Not heard 4/11/01
Senate Finance
plans provided by institutes of higher education. (Companion bill is H.B. 3262.)
S.B. 1479 (Madlal - Sales Taxes: would provide a sales tax exemption forthe machin-
Budget & Research
Headng4 /26/01
Senate Finance
ery supplies and equipment used to repair or maintain federal government aircraft.
(Note: this bill is substantially the same as H.B. 3390 above.)
S.B. 1480 (Madla) - Tax Abatement and Increment Financing: would: (1) increasethe
Development
Not Heard 4/17/01
Senate Intergovernmental
number of non - municipal board members on the board of directors of a reinvestment
Finance
Relations
zone; (2) provide that the chairman of the zone board is appointed by the other board
members rather than the city; (3) authorize a $1000 application fee for tax abatement
requests; (4) provide that tax abatement agreements are effective only after the required
improvements in the reinvestment zone are substantially completed; and (5) eliminate
the 90 -day deadline that other taxing units face when deciding whether to join in a city-
initiated tax abatement.
S.B. 1512 (Lucio) - Purchasing: would require the Texas General Service Commission
Finance
Not Heard 4/24/01
Senate Business & Commerce
to prepare a list of multiple award contracts that have been competitively bid by state
agencies and local governments and would allow a state agency or local government to
purchase goods or services directly from a vendor under a contract listed on the sched-
ule.
S.B. 1544 (West) - Health and Safety Ordinances: would: (1) allow a city to receive
Development
Removed from Senate
information from birth and death records if the information is used only to identify a
local /consent 5/3/01
property owner to whom the city must give notice of a violation of a state statute or city
ordinance; (2) provide that a city must exercise "due diligence" to determine the iden-
tity of a property owner or lien holder whose property is in violation of a city building
standards regulation; (3) provide that the city may search several different types of
public records in order to establish that due diligence has been met; and (4) allow a city
dopt an administrative adjudication process to assess administrative penalties for
ations of city ordinances that regulate substandard structures. (Companion bill is H.
p
1833.)
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CO
TEXP�
Pending Legislation
Dept. Position Last Action Committee
S.B. 1551 (Madla) - Regional Development Coordinato r. would require the Texas
Development
Referred to Committee
Senate Intergovernmental
Department of Housing and Community Affairs to have five regional development coor-
3/14/01
Relations
dinators to: (1) assist local communities in determining how to address affordable
housing and community development needs; (2) establish regional planning and re-
source- sharing partnerships; and (3) facilitate the leverage of local state and federal
funds. (Companion bill is H.B. 2715.)
S.B. 1554 (Bardentos) - Property Taxes: would: (1) provide a property tax exemption
Budget & Research
Voted favorably as
Senate Intergovernmental
for certain organizations engaged primarily in performing chadtable functions; and (2)
substituted 5/3/01
Relations
provide that if certified by the state comptroller the exemption must be granted by the
appraiser. (Note: the current tax exemption for a charitable organization requires the
organization to exclusively engage in charitable activities as opposed to "primarily" as
this bill provides. Companion bill is H.B. 1689.)
S.B. 1586 (Moncrief) - Birth and Death Certificates: would require a city to raise the
City Secretary
Oppose
Sent to House local/
fees for copies of birth and death certificates and remit the money to the state govem-
consent 5/4/01
ment to operate a "vital statistics enhancement fund."
S.B. 1622 (Bamentos) - Amusement Rides: among many other things would provide
Police
Voted favorably as
House Licensing &
that: (1) a municipal police officer may inspect an amusement ride; (2) the officer may
Parks
amended 5/2/01
Administrative Procedures
shut down an unsafe ride or a ride for which the operator has no inspection sticker or
insurance certificate; and (3) the law officer shall have no liability unless the officer's
action involves gross negligence or malice.
S.B. 1635 (Bemsen) - Collective Bargaining: would create collective bargaining rights
Human Resources
Not Heard 4/17/01
Senate Intergovernmental
for fire fighters complete with "good faith" bargaining mediation or arbitration judicial
Relations
enforcement and much much more.
a. 174 H - Sales T es: would provide a sales tax exemption for the
Budget & Research
Referred to Committee
Senate Finance
rchase of computers and computer repair services.
3/14/01
S.B. 1759 (Armbrister) - City Utilities and Bonds: would: (1) permit a city over
Finance
Headng set for 5/7/01
House Financial Institutions
100,000 in population as opposed to 1.2 million or more as is current law to sell a
natural gas utility without holding an election; (2) permit cities over 50,000 to pledge
city sales taxes to pay certain certificates of obligation; (3) authorize issuers of public
securities including cities to make private sales of securities; (4) permit issuers of
securities to establish certain terms of the sales of their securities; (5) establish that a
single meeting of a governing body including a city council is sufficient to call for the
election for or to authorize the issuance of securities such as bonds and stipulate that
this provision would supercede any stricter city charter requirement; (6) require that
registrars of public securities must keep their registry records in the state only at the
request of the issuing entity; (7) provide issuers of public debt more flexibility in issuing
refunding bonds; (8) permit issuers of refunding bonds to deposit repayment funds with
a trust company or commercial bank; (9) clarify that sports and community venue proj-
ects are eligible to issue certain public debt; and (10) authorize governing bodies to
issue securities to finance interest rate locks and interest rate hedging agreements.
(Note: this bill is similarto H.B. 1914.)
is
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Proclamation:
Presenter:
Teen Court Scholarship:
Presenter:
Certificate of Recognition:
Presenter:
National Public Works Week
Presented to Mike Curtis
Mayor and Council
Tony Ortego and Vanessa Trevino
Jim Wilkins
Sandy Dailey, North Ridge Middle
School
Mayor and Council
Awarded for: Accomplishments with recycling
program and environmental program at
North Ridge Middle School
See Attached
JP
10 Sandy Dailey Accomplishments
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• Substitute teacher at North Ridge Middle School
• Nominated as a Hometown Hero in the Time For Kids magazine
by the student body
• Inducted in National Hall of Fame for Hometown Heros
• Started Environmental Club at North Ridge in 1995 to redesign
landscape around school
• Have put in garden areas, cement cobblestone pathways
and benches
• Have 5 phases of landscape project; 2 phases are complete
• Cost of landscape project supported by paper recycling
program
• Paper recycling program began in 1995
• Wednesday mornings at 7:00 a.m. set up scales to weigh paper
• 3 -20 students are there to help unload cars
• Average 6 -8 tons in a three hour period; school averages between
25 -30 tons of recycling a month
• Won two recycling contests with prizes of $2,000 each
• Prize money purchased picnic tables for inside courtyard
and refurbish school sign
• Other recycling contests North Ridge Middle School has won:
• 2000 & 2001 Tons of Recycling Tons of Prizes, First Place,
$2,000 each year
• Fall Back into Recycling contest, First Place, $1,500
• Recycling Computes Contest, Fourth Place, $2,500
computer hardware
• Fun Day in the Park, First Place, 30 Six Flags tickets
• Show Me the Paper Contest, Second Place, 50 AMC movie
tickets
"R -H
CITY Of NORT" RICRI -AND FILLS
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, public works services provibeb in our communitH are an
integral part of our citizens' eve"bati lives; anb
WHEREAS, the support of an unberstanbins a »b i"formeb citizenrH is vital
to the efficient operation of public works s>lstems anb programs such as water,
sewers, streets, anb brainage control; anb
WHEREAS, the health, sa N a »b comfort of tliis commu"itH greatltl
bepenbs on these facilities anb services; anb
WHEREAS, the qualiN anb effectiveness of these facilities, as well as their
plannins, besign, a »b corstructio" is v1tall,4 bepenbent upon fkc efforts A"b skill
of public works officials; anb
WHEREAS, the efficiencH of the qualifieb anb bebicateb person »el w110 staff
public works bepartments is materiall,4 influenceb bH the people's attitNbe anb
u»bersta »bins of tlic importance of the work tli" perform.
NOUN. TH£REPOR£,1, Charles Scoma, MaHor of the Cites of North Richlanb
Hills, Texas bo herebH proclaim MaH 21 -25, 2001, as:
"NATIONAL PV13UC WORKS WEEK"
in the Cites of North Richlarib Hills anb urge all citizens a »b civic or.5wiizatioris to
acquaint themselves with the issues involveb in provibinS our public works anb
to recognize the contributions which public works officials make eveN bad to our
health, safeN, comfort anb qualitH of life.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, 1 have hereunto set
mH hanb anb causeb the seal of the Cites of
North Richlanb Hills to be affixeb this the 14'
ball of MaH 2001.
Charles Scoma, MaHor
INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
No. IR 2001 -061
Date: May 14, 2001
Subject: NRH Municipal Court- 2000 -2001 Teen Court Scholarship Recipients
The North Richland Hills Teen Court was established in 1988. Since its inception, Teen Court
has continued to grow and expand utilizing teen and adult volunteers. The program currently
utilizes approximately 30 teen and adult volunteers. The teen volunteers devote many hundreds
of hours to assure the success of our program.
Teen Court Scholarship Awards were implemented in the program to show our appreciation to
teen volunteers for their time and commitment to this program. Teen Volunteers must meet
strict criteria to be eligible to apply for this scholarship. The scholarships are awarded based on
the following criteria: Years of Service, Attendance, NRH Resident, Professionalism and a 500-
750 word Essay.
Each scholarship recipient has been awarded a $1000.00 scholarship to his /her chosen
technical school, college or university. The Teen Court Advisory Board is proud to announce
the recipients of the 1999 -2000 Teen Court Scholarships. They are as follows:
Tony Ortega
Vanessa Trevino
The Teen Court Advisory Board thanks you for your continued support of this valuable program.
Respectfully Submitted,
fJim Wilkins
Director of Municipal Court
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ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
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 - APRIL 23, 2001 — 5:45 P.M.
Present: Charles Scoma
Mayor
Lyle E. Welch
Mayor Pro Tern
Russell Mitchell
Councilman
Frank Metts, Jr.
Councilman
JoAnn Johnson
Councilwoman
Joe D. Tolbert
Councilman
T. Oscar Trevino, Jr.
Councilman
Larry J. Cunningham
City Manager
Randy Shiflet
Deputy City Manager
Steve Norwood
Assistant City Manager
Greg Vick
Managing Director Community Services
Patricia Hutson
City Secretary
Alicia Richardson
Assistant City Secretary
Rex McEntire
Attorney
Paulette Hartman
Assistant to the City Manager
Mike Curtis
Public Works Director
Jimmy Cates
Street Superintendent
Jim Browne
Parks & Recreation Director
• Larry Koonce
Finance Director
John Pitstick
Director of Development
Jenny Kratz
Communications Director
Ashley Stathatos
Marketing & Research Coordinator
Andy Jones
Fire Chief
Tom Shockley
Police Chief
Absent: Don Phifer
Councilman
Ir
ITEM
DISCUSSION
ASSIGNMENT
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order at
5:45 p.m.
DISCUSS ITEMS
Item 613; PU 2001 -025 - Councilman Trevino
FROM REGULAR
inquired if the contract was for one year or a
APRIL 23, 2001
continuous contract. Staff advised Council the
CITY COUNCIL
contract is for one year with a two year option to
AGENDA
continue.
Item No. 14; GN 2001 -046 - Councilman Metts
inquired if this study would benefit surrounding
cities. Councilman Metts questioned if
surrounding cities would be willing to share the
NAN
cost of future studies.
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• Page 2
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GN 2001 -045
PRESENTATION
REGARDING
AGREEMENT
WITH NORTH
HILLS MALL FOR
AGGRESSIVE
SKATERS
ASSOCIATION
WORLD
CHAMPIONSHIPS
AT NORTH HILLS
MALL
Mr. John Pitstick advised Council staff had
received a letter from North Hills Mall. They
wanted staff and Council to know they would not
be requesting funding support from the City of
North Richland Hills. Currently North Hills Mall
wants to proceed with negotiations with ASA.
Mr. Steve Norwood suggested that either John
Pitstick or Patricia Hutson read the letter from
North Hills Mall into record.
NAN
IR 2001 -057
DISCUSS
Mr. John Pitstick informed Council the city is in
CREATION OF
need of updating the Building Codes. Currently,
TEMPORARY
the city is under the 1991 version of the Uniform
TECHNICAL CODE
Building Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, Uniform
REVIEW
Mechanical Code and Uniform Fire Code.
COMMITTEE
Traditionally, staff has presented the
amendments to the model codes along with any
local amendments to the City Council. Staff is
recommending a temporary Technical Code
Review Committee who would serve as a
general review for City Council and would
recommend major code updates to City Council.
Due to the technical nature of the building
codes, staff believes experienced and educated
professionals should be appointed to the
committee. The Technical Code Review
Committee would consist of seven members
who would work with the Building Official and
Fire Marshal to make recommendations for
major code updates involving matters
concerning Building, Plumbing, Mechanical,
Electrical and Fire. Staff recommends the
following for board members.
Commercial General Contractor
Residential General Contractor
Plumbing Contract (Master Plumber)
Electrical Contractor (Master Electrician)
Mechanical Contractor (Licensed by TDLR)
Registered Architect
Fire Protection Specialist/Engineer
The temporary committee would only exist for
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• Page 3
4
two months. The committee would meet on a
weekly basis for about six weeks.
Council consensus was for staff to go forward
with the selection process for a Technical Code
Review Committee and bring before Council for
action.
Councilmen Trevino suggested that staff look at
KB Alexander and Walker for possibilities for the
Commercial General Contractor.
J. Pitstick
IR 2001 -058
Mayor Scoma advised Council Ms. Patricia
DISCUSS DATES
Hutson had a form of possible dates for the park
FOR PARK
dedications. Mayor Scoma instructed Council to
DEDICATIONS
select dates and return the form to Ms. Hutson
to determine Council consensus.
Council consensus was to have the dedications
on April 28.
G. Vick/J. Browne
I 2001 -056
Mr. Vick updated Council on the city's
UPDATE ON
aggregation options.
ELECTRIC
AGGREGATION
Texas Conference of Urban Counties
OPTIONS
Aggregation Project (TCAP)
Initiation fee $5,440 (est)
Annual cost 0.5% of electric
Estimate purchases
Board 4 members of CUC, up
to 3 non -CUC members
Membership deadline May 18th
withdrawal deadline is
August 31St of 30 days after
pricing
Cities Aggregation Power Project, Inc. (CAPP)
Initiation fee 0.5% of total 2000 electric
bills not to exceed $14,000
($5100 est)
Board 9 members - 1 each for
cities above 500K, cities
between 100K & 500K
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April 23, 2001
• Page 4
(elected), cities between
50K & 100K (elected), cities
below 50K (elected),
remainder at large
Annual costs billed through dues and /or
aggregation fee charged
per kwh
Membership deadline May 23rd (est.)
withdrawal deadline
September 19th (est.)
CAPP's concept:
• Release RFP - June 11th
• Receive Proposals - July 11 to
• Negotiate with finalists - August 17th to
September 1St
• Announce contractor & price - August 31St
• City commitment date September 19th
• Formal members list 4/11/01
Other Options
1. TXU: Price to Beat -
Price discounted 6% from certain existing
rates.
Every account that the city has is eligible for
"Price to Beat ". This is a provision set forth in
the law that would allow accounts under 1000
kwh a year.
2. TXU Energy Services: Self Aggregator -
TXU Energy Services is a non -
regulated company who would compete
with TXU's Price to Beat. An option
available to the city would allow us to be our
own aggregator.
Councilwoman Johnson asked staff if there
were negative issues related to option number
2. Mr. Vick advised Council option number 2
may or may not be a long -term contract.
Mr. Vick advised Council staff would be seeking
action from Council to join one or both of the
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Charles Scoma — Mayor
ATTEST:
Patricia Hutson — City Secretary
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coalitions or aggregators at the May 14 City
Council meeting.
G. Vick
Mayor Scoma announced Council consensus
for the new park dedication would be Saturday,
April 28. The ribbon cutting for the new slide,
"The Purplepalooza" will be May 19 at NRH2O
Water ark.
G. Vick/J. Browne
IR 2001 -059
Mr. Vick updated Council on the following
DISCUSS
Legislative Bills: HB 2667, HB 64, HB 1362, and
LEGISLATIVE
SB 108.
UPDATE-77 TH
LEGISLATURE
Mr. Vick advised Council he received a senate
redistricting map. The new proposal would have
North Richland Hills in Senator Moncrief's
District 12. A proposed house redistricting map
appears to be entirely in Vicki Truitt's district.
There is an area that appears to be in Bill
Carter's district, but Mr. Vick did not have ample
time to study the map.
NAN
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Scoma announced at 6:21 p.m. that the
Council would adjourn to Executive Session for
consultation with City Attorney as authorized by
Government Code §551.071 for Fire
Department and Deshong vs. North Richland
Hills.
The Executive Session adjourned at 6:47 p.m.
Council took formal action on Fire Department
item during the regular council meeting.
Charles Scoma — Mayor
ATTEST:
Patricia Hutson — City Secretary
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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 — APRIL 23, 2001 - 7:00 P.M.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order April 23, 2001 at 7:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Charles Scoma
Lyle E. Welch
Russell Mitchell
Frank Metts, Jr.
JoAnn Johnson
Joe D. Tolbert
T. Oscar Trevino, Jr
Absent: Don Phifer
Staff:
• Larry J. Cunningham
Randy Shiflet
Steve Norwood
Greg Vick
Patricia Hutson
Alicia Richardson
Rex McEntire
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Mayor
Mayor Pro Tern
Councilman
Councilman
Councilwoman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
City Manager
Deputy City Manager
Assistant City Manager
Managing Director of Community Services
City Secretary
Assistant City Secretary
Attorney
2.
INVOCATION
Girl Scout Troop 1270 gave the invocation.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Girl Scout Troop 1270 led the pledge of allegiance.
4.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
City Council Minutes
April 23, 2001
Page 2
A. PROCLAMATIONS
■ NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER
Mayor Scoma presented a proclamation to the North Richland Hills Pastor's Prayer
Fellowship. The following pastors were present to accept the proclamation: John
Ketchershid, Baker Boulevard Church of Christ; Tommy Teague, North Richland Hills
Baptist Church; Bill Weaver, Shady Grove Baptist Church, Rick Atchley, Richland Hills
Church of Christ; and Ronnie Matheny (sp) New Church Christian Fellowship.
The North Richland Hills Pastor's Prayer Fellowship extended an invitation to assist
them in recognizing Thursday, May 3rd as National Day of Prayer. The fellowship will
meet in front of City Hall at 11:30 am.
■ VOLUNTEER WEEK
Mayor Scoma presented Mr. Ed Lesser of United Way with a proclamation proclaiming
April 22 - 28 as National Volunteer Week. Mayor Scoma with Mr. Lesser presented a
plaque to North Richland Hills Volunteer of the Year Ms. Cinta Burrell and certificates to
volunteer of the year runner -ups Ms. Evelyn Barron and Ms. Pam Becknal.
• B. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO RICHLAND HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY
TEAM
Mayor Scoma presented a certificate of recognition to Booster Club President Gerald
Page for the hockey teams 2000 -2001 winning season. Members of the North Richland
Hills hockey team were present to accept the certificate.
C. INTERNATIONAL PET ADOPTATHON
Mayor Scoma presented the proclamation to Mary Beth Harvey, Cathi Henderson and
Pam Burney of Environmental Services.
None.
5.
REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
6.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVED
• A. MINUTES OF THE PRE - COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 09, 2001
•
City Council Minutes
April 23, 2001
Page 3
B. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 09, 2001
C. MINUTES OF THE JOINT WORK SESSION FEBRUARY 19, 2001
D. PU 2001 -025 - AWARD ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR AQUATIC CHEMICAL
SUPPLIES TO D.C.C. INC. - RESOLUTION NO. 2001 -031
E. PU 2001 -026 -AWARD ANNUAL FOOD SUPPLY CONTRACT FOR NRH20 TO
BEN E. KEITH - RESOLUTION NO. 2001 -032
Councilman Metts moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to approve the
Consent Agenda.
Motion to approve carried 6 -0.
9.
GN 2001 -041 - CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO
THE AWARD AND SALE OF $5,950,000 IN GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND
APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 2551
0 APPROVED
Mr. Larry Koonce, Finance Director, summarized GN 2001 -041. Mr. David Medanich of
First Southwest explained the details of the sale.
Councilman Tolbert moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2551 authorizing the issuance of
"City of North Richland Hills, Texas, General Obligation and Improvement Bonds,
Series 2001" in the aggregate principal amount of $5,920,000 at a true interest cost rate
of 4.6508189 %; providing for the redemption of the obligations being refunded and
approving and authorizing the execution of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement,
Special Escrow Agreement and a Purchase Contract with Southwest Securities and
Dain Rauscher, Inc. in relation to such Bonds and the approval and distribution of an
Official Statement. Councilman Mitchell seconded the motion.
Motion to approved carried 6 -0.
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GN 2001 -042 - CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO
THE AWARD AND SALE OF $3,255,000 IN TAX AND WATERWORKS AND SEWER
SYSTEM REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 2001 AND
• APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 2552
APPROVED
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Mr. Koonce summarized GN 2001 -042.
Councilman Tolbert moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2552 authorizing the issuance of
"City of North Richland Hills, Texas, Tax and Waterworks and Sewer System Surplus
Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2001" in the aggregate principal amount of
$3,255,000 at a true interest cost rate of 5.0850674% and approving and authorizing
the execution of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement, a Purchase Contract with
Southwest Securities and Dain Rauscher, Inc. in relation to such Certificates and the
approval and distribution of an Official Statement. Councilwoman Johnson seconded
the motion.
Motion to approve carried 6 -0.
11.
GN 2001 -043 - CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO
THE AWARD AND SALE OF $7,225,000 IN PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION SALES TAX REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS,
SERIES 2001 AND APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2001 -034
TABLED
Mr. Koonce advised Council staff was recommending that Council table this item.
Councilwoman Johnson moved to table GN 2001 -043, Resolution No. 2001 -034.
Mayor Pro Tern Welch seconded the motion.
Motion to table carried 6 -0.
7.
PS 2001 -10 - CONSIDER A REPLAT OF LOTS 2R & 3, BLOCK 34, FOX HOLLOW
ADDITION TO LOTS 2R1 & 3R, BLOCK 34, FOX HOLLOW ADDITION REQUESTED
BY OWEN D. LONG ON 1.43 ACRES OF LAND KNOWN AS 7605 AND 7609 MID
CITIES BOULEVARD
APPROVED
Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Development, advised Council applicant is moving a lot
line over by 6 feet, thus creating a replat of Lots 2R1 & 3R. The request meets city
guidelines.
Councilman Mitchell moved, seconded by Councilman Tolbert to approve PS 2001 -10.
49 Motion to approved carried 6 -0.
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8.
PS 2001 -11 - CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT OF THE FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 3R & 4R,
BLOCK 1, SMITHFIELD ADDITION REQUESTED- BY DON PHIFER ON 3.9 ACRES
OF LAND IN THE 6600 BLOCK OF DAVIS BOULEVARD
APPROVED
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.
Councilman Metts moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson to approve PS 2001-
11.
Motion to approve carried 6 -0.
12.
• GN 2001 -044 - APPROVE STRIPING PLAN ON MEADOW LAKES DRIVE
APPROVED
Mr. Mike Curtis, Public Works Director, advised Council of staff's design of striping
Meadow Lakes Drive.
• Proposed striping will begin at Lariat Trail; the existing 4 lane striping will transition
to the proposed 2 lane, 2 shoulder, continuous left turn lane.
• Striping plan will continue until the existing median begins at Skylark Circle.
• Shoulder lanes will be added to the area where the landscaped median exists.
• Northbound lane from Skylark Circle to Loop 820 will be striped for 2 northbound
lanes.
Mr. Curtis advised Council the approximate cost for the proposed striping plan is
$20,000 and sufficient funds are available in the Public Works Operations Budget.
Mayor Scoma asked staff if citizens will be notified of the impending change.
Mr. Curtis advised Council that Jimmy Cates, Street Superintendent, will notify adjacent
property owners prior to posting signs in front of homes and restriping the road.
isCouncilman Mitchell voiced his concern about the street adjacent from the church.
Councilman Mitchell wants to make sure it does not become a parking lot.
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Mr. Curtis advised Council the street adjacent to the church has been designated as
"No Parking ".
Councilman Trevino inquired if staff had portable message signs. Councilman Trevino
would like staff to display portable signs for a couple days prior to restriping to advise
citizens.
Mr. Curtis advised Council staff would look into the rental of portable signs. Staff would
find a means of notifying the traveling motorists.
Councilwoman Johnson left the Council meeting at 8:00 pm.
Councilman Metts moved, seconded by Councilman Mitchell to approve GN 2001 -044.
Motion to approve carried 5 -0.
14.
GN 2001 -045 - CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENT WITH NORTH HILLS MALL
RELATED TO CONSTRUCTION FOR SKATE PARK AND HOSTING 2001
• AGGRESSIVE SKATERS ASSOCIATION WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS AT NORTH
HILLS MALL OCTOBER 19 -21, 2001 - RESOLUTION NO. 2001 -033
TABLED
Mr. Pitstick advised Council Steve King of North Hills Mall submitted a letter to staff
regarding the Aggressive Skaters Association World Championship. Mr. Pitstick read
the following letter into record.
Pursuant to our recent conversation, please be advised North Hills Mall and Burt
Collins have decided to move forward alone with negotiations with the ASA for
their upcoming world championships. While we may undoubtedly need city
assistance at this time we do not feel it appropriate to approach the City Council
of North Richland Hills relative to any direct financial assistance.
Staff is recommending Council table this item.
Councilman Trevino moved, seconded by Councilman Metts to table GN 2001 -045,
Resolution No. 2001 -033.
Motion to table carried 5 -0.
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14.
GN 2001 -046 - CONSIDERATION OF NORTH TARRANT /DAVIS BLVD TRAFFIC
STUDY WITH KIMLEY HORN
APPROVED
Mr. Steve Norwood, Assistant City Manager, recapped that an item was brought before
Council for their discussion at the April 9 Pre - Council meeting. At that meeting Council
discussed the need to study the traffic patterns of North Tarrant Parkway / Shady Grove
Road / David Boulevard area. This request was initiated by Councilman Tolbert due to
the significant discussion that was held at the Public Hearing of the comprehensive land
use plan on March 27th. Mr. Norwood introduced Mr. Brad Tribble of Kimley Horn.
Mr. Tribble presented three operational and alignment alternatives to Council.
• No build alternative with a new signal at Davis Boulevard and Precinct Line Road.
• Left -hand turn lane on the approach on Shady Grove as it approaches Davis.
• Widen Shady Grove Road at Davis Boulevard intersection
• Provide a new north -south connection between Shady Grove Road and North
Tarrant Parkway or realign Shady Grove Road.
Staff recommends approval of the engineering services with Kimley Horn to study the
North Tarrant Parkway - Davis Boulevard and approve amendment to CIP Budget for
funding from North Tarrant Certificate of Obligations.
Mayor Pro Tern Welch inquired if Precinct Line Road and Davis is cutting into the
property where mini warehouses were proposed to be constructed.
Mr. Curtis advised Council that he was not aware if the area will line up with the outlet
coming out of the subdivision. He advised that it did dead end into the property, but he
was not quite sure how the streets lined up.
Councilman Tolbert asked Mr. Tribble the benefits of conducting a study of the whole
area as opposed to "hodge podging ".
Mr. Tribble advised Council there would be wasted resources if Council were to piece
meal improvements. A study will insure that development, city and TXDOT project
improvements are coordinated and going in the right direction.
Councilman Trevino does not believe in cutting an additional exit out of Shady Grove
onto Davis Boulevard. This will give the city two areas with backed up traffic.
• Councilman Trevino is concerned with the traffic cutting through on Shady Grove. City
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Council has to be careful before making a cut through on the northeast side of the
subdivision.
For the record Mayor Scoma advised Council that is not part of the plan. Mayor Scoma
advised Council this study is for North Tarrant Parkway and Davis Boulevard. If Council
should want something else to be done, it would have to be identified as a specific
issue.
Councilman Tolbert wants to be assured that the study includes all solutions. He does
not want Council to limit what comes back before Council.
Councilman Tolbert moved, seconded by Councilman Trevino to approve GN 2001-
046.
Motion to approve carried 5 -0.
15.
GN 2001 -047 - CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENT WITH ADRON HICKMAN
(FIRE DEPARTMENT)
Councilman Trevino moved to approve the agreement with Mr. Adron Hickman as
presented by legal counsel during Executive Session. Mayor Pro Tem Welch seconded
the motion.
Motion to approve carried 5 -0.
None.
16.
(A) CITIZENS PRESENTATION
(B) INFORMATION AND REPORTS
- Cultural arts event - "A Lotta Night Music Concert Series" will be hosting Joey
Love's Blues Xpress on Friday, April 27. The concert will be held at 7:00 pm
at Green Valley Park, 7701 Smithfield Road.
- Early voting for the City Council and Crime Control and Prevention District
elections is being held through Tuesday, May 1.
- Election day is May 5th for Council Place 1, 3, 5, 7 and for the Crime Control
and Prevention District.
- April 26 - Citizens Police Academy, Police Administration, 7:00 pm
- April 28 - Opening Ceremony for Corporate Challenge, Northfield Park
- April 28 - Park dedications at Thornbridge Park at 10:OOam and Cross
• Timbers Park at 11:00am
May 5 - Paws for the Cause Walk- a -Thon
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- May 8 - Masterworks Series, Fort Worth Opera, NRH Public Library
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Scoma adjourned the meeting at 8:20 pm.
ATTEST:
Patricia Hutson - City Secretary
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CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: Finance / Public Works
Council Meeting Date: 5/14/2001
Subject: Award Bid for the 2001 Miscellaneous Street Subgrade Agenda Number: PU 2001 -027
Stabilization Project to McClendon Construction in the
Amount of $47,197
As part of the approved the 2000/2001 Street Overlay Program (GN 2000 -122), Council
appropriated funds for the 2001 Miscellaneous Street Subgrade Stabilization Project.
Formal bids were solicited for street excavation with lime stabilization for the following
streets:
Redondo Street Corona Drive to Marilyn Lane
Amundson Drive Amundson Road to Walter Road
Listed below are the bids received for this project.
McClendon Construction has been awarded the contract for this project the last two years.
They completed the projects satisfactorily and within the completion days bid. The bid
amount is also within the departments approved budget for this project.
Recommendation: To award the contract for the 2001 Miscellaneous Street Subgrade
Stabilization Project to McClendon Construction in the amount of $47,197.
Finance Review
Source of Funds: Account Number 315 - 6003 - 603.43 -45
Bonds (GO /Rev.) Sufflcie F nds Availa e
Operating Budget
Other
Budget Director
Finance Director
/
-Department Head Signature City =Manager S' n ture
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Base Bid
Calendar Days Bid
McClendon Construction Co.
$
47,197
30
Bick's Construction
$
54,919
30
TMD & Associates
$
59,798
45
Sutton & Associates
$
60,043
30
Stabile & Winn, Inc.
$
61,396
30
Brocks Paving Industries
$
65,584
30
Reynolds Asphalt & Construction
$
67,203
25
Branch & Sons Construction
$
69,960
30
M &S Eubank Construction
$
97,632
90
R -Con, Inc.
$104,803
40
McClendon Construction has been awarded the contract for this project the last two years.
They completed the projects satisfactorily and within the completion days bid. The bid
amount is also within the departments approved budget for this project.
Recommendation: To award the contract for the 2001 Miscellaneous Street Subgrade
Stabilization Project to McClendon Construction in the amount of $47,197.
Finance Review
Source of Funds: Account Number 315 - 6003 - 603.43 -45
Bonds (GO /Rev.) Sufflcie F nds Availa e
Operating Budget
Other
Budget Director
Finance Director
/
-Department Head Signature City =Manager S' n ture
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CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: Finance / Environmental Services Council Meeting Date: 5/14/200
Subject: Award Bid for Eco Game Scanners to ScanTexas in the Agenda Number: PU 2001 -028
Amount of $26,483
Included in the Solid Waste Grant received by the Environmental Services Department are
funds for an Eco Shopping Game. The game is an interactive teaching tool specifically
designed as a fun way to educate children how to read packaging labels for recycling
information and the recyclability of the packaging of products commonly found in grocery
stores. This will also help children learn how to help reduce the solid waste stream and
conserve landfill space. A score is obtained through the use of scanners similar to those
used for conducting grocery inventory. Formal bids were solicited for 14 scanners with
additional batteries and the results are outlined below.
ScanTexas $26,483
Texas Barcode Systems $29,059
OmniBound Technologies $30,057
Data Recognition, Inc. $30,985
These scanners will be used to outfit two Eco Shopping Game units, one with carrying
totes and one transportable by a trailer with a hitch. The game will be taken to BISD
schools, Texas Recycles Day, Enviro Fair, Enviro Camp and be shared with other Cities.
Texas Utilities Company (TXU), the creators of the Eco Shopping Game and its software,
is donating the software for these games. The software information addresses issues
such as recyclability of the product within the Metroplex, recycled content of the packaging
(not the product) and package servings.
ScanTexas met all the specifications and general conditions of the bid and can deliver the
scanners within 10 days from date of order. The references contacted indicated the
company gives outstanding service and excellent prices.
Recommendation: To award the bid for 14 Eco Shopping game scanners to ScanTexas
in the amount of $26,483.
Source of Funds:
Bonds (GO /Rev.)
Operating Budget
Other
nanartmant 1 -4oan ginnnh ira
Finance Review
Account Number 135 - 5504 - 524.74 -05
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Director
Director
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: City Secretary Council Meeting Date: 5/14/2001
Subject: Election of Mayor Pro Tem
Agenda Number: GN 2001 -050
The Charter states that the Mayor Pro Tem shall be selected from the seven Council
Members at the first regular meeting following the City's general election. Since this is the
first regular meeting following the May 5 general election, the City Council must elect a
Mayor Pro Tem at this Council meeting.
Recommendation:
To elect a Mayor Pro Tem.
Source of Funds:
Bonds (GO /Rev.)
Operating Budget
r Other
Department Head Signature
Finance Review
Account Number
Sufficient Funds Available
Manager
Finance Director
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: Planning & Inspections Department Council Meeting Date: 5/14/01
Subject: Public Hearing to consider the request of Richard Russell for Agenda Number: PZ 2000 -45
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
Richard Russell is requesting a zoning change from C1 Commercial to R2 Single Family on a 13
acre tract in the 6400 block of Glenview. The applicant plans to construct a subdivision based
on a series of cul 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 uses while the proposed
Comprehensive Plan Update indicates single family residential. The property generally drains
from north to south. The applicant is proposing an entryway treatment consisting of a
landscaped detention pond /open space area along a portion of the Glenview Drive frontage.
This detention pond /open space will require a maintenance agreement tied to a Homeowners
Association as part of the final plat approval.
The applicant requested and received a postponement of this request from the City Council on
1/22/01. This postponement was to permit the Preliminary Plat for Glenwyck Addition to be
processed through the Planning and Zoning Commission permitting it to be processed
concurrently with this zoning request.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning and Zoning Commission met on Thursday, January 11, 2001 and voted 6 -0 to
recommend approval of this request.
To approve PZ 2000 -45 as recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Finance Review
Source of Funds:
Bonds (GO/Rev.)
Operating Budget
Other
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
Notice is hereby given to all interested persons that the City Council of the City of North Richland
Hills, Texas will meet on Monday, May 14, 2001 at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, 7301
Northeast Loop 820, North Richland Hills, Texas. The following items will be considered:
PZ- 2000 -45 Richard Russell
Public Hearing to consider a request from Richard W. Russell, agent for the owners, for a Zoning
Change on a 13.332 acre tract of land known as Tract 2B, J. M. Vandusen Survey, Abstract 1588,
in the City of North Richland Hills from C1- Commercial to R1- Residential for a single family
subdivision. The property Is located in the 6400 Block of Glenview Drive.
Comprehensive Land Use Plan
• A Public Hearing to consider the adoption of an addendum to the 1992 Comprehensive Plan for
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the City of North Richland Hills including amendments to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and
Thoroughfare Plan.
All interested parties will be given an opportunity to appear and be heard and express their views
and opinions concerning these items. Please contact the Planning Department concerning any
questions, at 7301 Northeast Loop 820, North Richland Hills, Texas, 76180, (817) 427 -6300.
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6. a.
Minutes of the Pre - Council Meeting Approved
January 08, 2000 7 -0 excluding item h
b.
Minutes of the City Council Meeting
January 08, 2000
GN 2001 -005 c.
Vacate a Drainage Easement Located
on Block 1, Lot 3, Northeast Crossing
Addition - Ordinance No. 2537
GN 2001 -006 d.
Vacate a Sanitary Sewer Easement
Located on Block 1, Lot 4R, Walkers
Branch Addition - Ordinance No. 2536
GN 2001 -007 e.
Reschedule of March 12, 2001 City
Council Meeting
PU 2001 -004 f.
Award of Bid to Wenger in the
amount of $93,699 for the Purchase of
a Mobile Sound Stage
PU 2001 -005 g.
Award Bid for Light Fixture
Replacement Project to Knight Electric
in the Amount of $29,950
PW 2001 -004 h.
Revise the CIP Budget for the Rufe Approved
Snow Drive Project (Karen Drive to 6 -0, with 1 abstaining
Public Hearing to Consider Zoning Change Postponed
7. PZ 2000 -045 Request from C1 Commercial to R2 Single 7 -0
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
8. P2'2000 -047— Request from AG Agricultural to R2 Single 7 -0 v ��
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, Postponed
9. PS 2000 -050 Block 1, Morgan Meadows Addition to Lots 7 -0, until property zoning
1 RA and 1 RB, Block 1, Morgan Meadows request for R1 is considered
Addition Requested by Louis and Sally by Council.
McCrory on 1.761 Acres of Land at 6924 Little
Ranch Road.
1/22/01
City Council Agenda - Approved
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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.
APPROVED
Mark Howe, 3100 Terrace Brook Ct., Colleyville, was present representing the
property owner and development team, who are requesting a change from C1 to
R2 Single Family for development of single family lots. Mr. Howe mentioned that
the rezoning request is in accordance with the proposed comprehensive land
use plan and the property drains from north to south so the proposed plan brings
drainage down to Glenview Drive and goes underground from that point. Mr.
Howe is available to answer questions and provide any other information that
might be needed.
Chairman Bowen called for comments or questions from the public.
• Jay McSpadden, 4408 Diamond Loch, requested clarification of access to the
development. He stated that traffic is a problem by the apartment complex
and he wondered if a study had been done regarding the traffic coming in
and out of that area. He also wanted to know if the property had ever been in
a flood plain. Commissioners Bowen and Davis replied that the property is
not in a flood plain and that there would be single access from Glenview. A
traffic impact analysis was not done.
Mr. McSpadden thinks the development is a good idea, but his main concern
is traffic impact and he'd like to request some sort of study be conducted to
see if something could be done to slow down traffic in that area.
• Jack King, 6528 Tabor Street wanted to know the required minimum square
footage for the homes. He is concerned about traffic control and asked that
traffic impact be considered. He also wanted to know if there is going to be
some effort to save the existing trees on the property. Chairman Bowen
explained that the minimum square footage for R2 Zoning is 2000 sq. ft.
Mark Howe, speaking for the property owner and development team, stated
that they are planning a residential subdivision and thus the developer plans
to create an aesthetically pleasing subdivision. He stated that many of the
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trees are not hardwood trees and would not be considered "good" trees, but
they will save as many as possible.
Mr. Howe also stated that as a result of traffic concerns the following were
incorporated into the planning of the subdivision: 1) the initial entry into the
street is wider than normal with a median to facilitate easier entry and exit to
the subdivision, and 2) the distance between the property line and the curb is
20 ft. (in most other areas of the City that area is 10 feet) which allows for a
little more offloading and onloading room between the real property line and
the street. The parkway area is deeper and will help in getting traffic in and
out of the subdivision. The entryway was moved east in order to get it as far
as possible away from the curve of Glenview.
• John Heatherly, 6517 Tabor, questioned how many lots are involved, what
the quality of the homes would be -- lot sizes and cost range of the
properties. Chairman Bowen explained that there are 47 lots and that there
is a minimum of 2000 sq. ft. in R2. Mr. Davis explained that usually lot size
controls the pricing of houses. City codes require that the exterior be brick.
Two story homes are allowed. Rear entry and side entry garages are
required. Mr. Howe stated that these houses would range from $160,000 to
$210,000.
• Glen Farmer, 6440 Diamond Lock, questioned whether the utilities will be run
underground or overhead. Mr. Howe indicated they would be run
underground.
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• Tommy Tate, 6520 Tabor, asked for an explanation of access. There is a
vacant lot next to his house and he is concerned that a street will be cut
through the lot. Chairman Bowen and Commissioner Davis repeated the
explanation that there will be a single ingress /egress to the development from
Glenview.
Chairman Bowen closed the public hearing and called for discussion from the
Commission members.
Mr. Davis expressed the following comments: "This was discussed by us last
summer, when we were working on the comprehensive land use plan, as one of
the potential areas that would be more compatible as residential than
commercial. I'm pleased that our thought process came to fruition tonight and
that this is coming along. The traffic has to be less in a 47 lot residential than a
13 -acre commercial site, with lighting issues, noise, dumpsters and setbacks.
Definitely I think it's a positive to have this size of lot and this size of house. It's
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going to be a plus. Yes, Glenview traffic is bad, but enforcement might be the
issue here. This is a great development for the City."
Mr. Davis made a motion to approve PZ- 2000 -45 changing it from C1 to R2
Single Family. Mr. Lueck seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously (6 -0).
5.
PS 2000 -49
CONSIDER PRELIMINARY PLAT OF LOTS 1-48, BLOCK 1, GLENWYCK
ADDITION 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.
APPROVED
Mark Howe was present representing the developer. He explained that the
drainage of the property comes down to Glenview and they are proposing a 40 -ft
wide dry retention area along Glenview. This property along with the 20 -ft area
of parkway will create a greenbelt area of about 60 -ft between the curb and the
property line of the houses. This area will be landscaped and be an amenity for
the neighborhood. A homeowners association will be created which will maintain
the greenbelt area as well as the structured fencing along the greenbelt. The
fence will be a two -sided redwood -type fence. The ordinance calls for masonry
fencing, but along Glenview there are no other masonry-type fences. The
developer feels the wood fence will fit properly into the neighborhood.
Mr. Davis asked for confirmation that the cul -de -sac lots will have pad sites with
a minimum of 22 -ft curb. Jackie Fluitt, Washington & Associates, 3950 Fossil
Creek Blvd., Suite 210, Ft. Worth, confirmed the above as well as confirming that
the homeowners association will be created and will maintain the fence, as well
as provide a 5 ft easement for a fence access and maintenance along the south
line of Block 1. The homeowners association restrictions and covenants will be
required at final plat stage.
Mr. Lueck requested an explanation from City Engineer as to what happens to
the water that comes off of this development. Mike Curtis, Assistant Director of
Public Works, explained that the engineer for the developer is tying this storm
drainage system into the existing storm drainage system.
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HOWE/ WOOD
& COMPANY
January 16, 2001
Mr. John Pitstick, Director
of Planning and Economic Development
City of N. 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,
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Mazk S. Wood
is
1845 Precinct Line Rd., Suite 108 Hurst, Texas 76054 (817) 581 -9015 Metro (817) 498 -7977 Fax (817) 581 -8864 www.howewood.com
Information furnished from sources deemed reliable but not guaranteed by us and is sttbject to change in price, corrections, errors and omissions, prior sales or withdrawal without ttotiee.
SNOTICE 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 Request:
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. bandusen 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
Time: 7:00 P.M.
What: PUBLIC HEARING — PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
AND CITY COUNCIL
Location: 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.
LAProperty Owner Notification \PZ\PZ - 2000- 45.doc
Mr. Ronald J. Brown Jonathan L. & Maria Moon Mr. Clarice L. Conrad
6428 Diamond Loch N 6436 Diamond Loch N 6432 Diamond Loch N
Fort Worth, TX 76180 Fort Worth, TX 76180 -8456 Fort Worth, TX 76180 -8456
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
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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
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
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
Ouel M. & Nancy Mccann An Thi Vu Ms. Katheryn Butterfield
6504 Tabor St. 6508 Tabor St. 6512 Tabor St.
Fort Worth, TX 76180 -8072 Fort Worth, TX 76180 -8072 Fort Worth, TX 76180 -8072
Ms. Maggie Jolene Lucas
6441 Devonshire Dr.
:)rt Worth, TX 76180 -8449
Mr. Walter A. Blessing
5825 Briarcliff Rd.
Fort Worth, TX 76117 -3317
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Sara E. Cook Estate
Attn: Sharon L Hilbert
309 Crowell St.
Fort Worth, TX 76104 -1913
Mr. Richard W. Russell
6325 Juneau Rd.
Fort Worth, TX 76116 -1613
Mr. B. H. Leach
6824 Corona Dr.
Fort Worth, TX 76180 -7912
SGD Diamond Ridge LLC.
6336 Pershing Dr.
Omaha, NE 68110 -1100
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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:
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THAT, 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 200045
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EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL THIS 14 DAY OF MAY 2001.
ATTEST:
City Secretary
City of North Richland Hills, Texas
0 APPROVED AS TO CONTENT.-
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Development Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY-
Attorney for the City
PZ 2000 -45
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Mayor Charles Scoma
City of North Richland Hills, Texas
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: Planning & Inspections Department Council Meeting Date: 5114/2001
Subject: Consider the Final Plat of Lots 1-48, Block 1, Glenwyck Agenda Number: PS 2001 -14
Addition requested by Richard W. Russell on 13.33 acres of land located in the 6400
Block of Glenview Drive.
CASE SUMMARY:
Richard W. Russell has submitted a plat application on property currently zoned "C-1". A
request for "R -2" zoning on this site was recommended for approval by the Commission on
1/11/01(ref PZ 2000 -45). The zoning request was postponed by the City Council on
1/22/01 until formal consideration of the Final plat for Glenwyck Addition. Zoning Case PZ
2000 -45 is listed on this Council Agenda and should be approved prior to action on this
plat. The Development Review Committee has reviewed the plat for compliance with the
Subdivision Rules and Regulations. There are several unresolved issues. The applicant
has requested this proposal to be forwarded to the Council with the following issues
remaining:
Public Works:
• Although a Homeowners Agreement (including maintenance responsibilities) has
been submitted to staff for review, a Homeowners Association will have to be
established prior to this plat being forwarded to the City Council;
• The plans will need to reflect proposed sidewalk locations;
• A masonry wall is required along the Glenview Drive frontage. (The Commission
however approved an alternate fence design, see attached memo from Mr. Fluitt)
• An additional street light is required at the intersection of Glenwyck Drive and
Glenview Drive.
A letter from Mr. Jackey Fluitt is attached, responding to staff's comments. Also attached
is a second letter from Mr. Fluitt concerning the proposed landscaping and fencing for Lot
48. Subdivision Regulations require that newly platted lots adjacent to a C4U
Thoroughfare (as shown on the Master Thoroughfare Plan) shall be required to construct a
masonry or concrete screening wall adjacent to that thoroughfare. Glenview Drive is
shown as a M4U on the Master Thoroughfare Plan thereby requiring the screening wall.
Mr. Fluitt's requests that in lieu of the required masonry wall, a 6' ornamental steel fence
with stone columns and mow strips be erected instead. This type of fencing is consistent
with the Comprehensive Plan and Subdivision Regulations for local street frontages.
However, because the fence will be erected along the proposed green space frontage
Source of Funds:
Bonds (GO /Rev.)
Operating Budget
Other _ 1
Department Head Signature
Finance Review
Account Number
Sufficient Funds Mvai IaDle
Finance Director
City Manag r Qkgnature
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
(Lot 48), the staff supports Mr. Fluitt's proposal. The Planning and Zoning Commission
reviewed several detention pond /fencing designs and preferred the proposal whereby the
detention pond and fencing are located along the Glenview Drive frontage. This
configuration was felt to provide more of an open space /park amenity for the adjacent
neighborhood.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning and Zoning Commission at their meeting on April 26, 2001, recommended
by a vote of 4 to 0 to approve PZ 2001 -14 subject to the following stipulations: 1) a 5 -foot
fence maintenance easement be added to the South line of Lot 1; 2) fencing within Lot 48
to be wrought iron with masonry columns as shown on the exhibit drawing; 3) add a street
light; 4) the Homeowner Association Agreement must be reviewed by staff prior to
forwarding the plat to City Council; and 5) add language to the plat face stating that the
pond area will be maintained by the Homeowners Association established concurrently
with this plat.
Staff has reviewed the homeowners covenants and attached detention system
maintenance agreement. The developers are agreeing to maintain the detention system
and give the City the right to make improvements and lien the property. Rebel Properties
is listed as the developer. As long as Rebel Properties exists, the City will have adequate
assurances for maintaining the Glenwyck detention system. Assuming the City Council
agrees with the variance from a full masonry wall to a wrought iron fence with masonry
columns and accepts the proposed landscape plan for the detention lot, staff is
recommending approval of this plat with the final acceptance of engineering plans and
drawings for the Glenwyck Addition.
To approve PS 2001 -14 with the requirement that the homeowners covenants and
detention system maintenance agreement be signed and filed with the Glenwyck
Plat and all engineering plans be approved by staff.
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PS 2001 -14
CONSIDER AMENDMENT OF THE FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 1-48, BLOCK 1,
GLENWYCK ADDITION REQUESTED BY RICHARD W. RUSSELL ON 13.33
ACRES OF LAND IN THE 6400 BLOCK OF GLENVIEW DRIVE.
APPROVED
Mrs. Horton reviewed the plat for the Commission. She pointed out that the
major change is in Lot 48. This area was presented to the Commission as a 2-
foot detention pond and- is now proposed as a much larger, deeper drainage
facility.
John Pitstick's biggest concern is the wording in the Maintenance Agreement for
the continued maintenance of the pond.
Richard Davis motioned for approval with the following stipulations:
♦ A 5 -foot fence maintenance easement be added to the South line of
Lot 1.
♦ Fencing within Lot 48 is to be wrought iron with masonry columns as
on the exhibit drawing.
♦ Add a street light.
♦ The Homeowner Association maintenance agreement be reviewed by
the staff prior to forwarding the plat to City Council.
♦ Note on the plat that the Homeowner Association, which will be
established concurrently to the filing of this plat will maintain the pond.
James Laubacher seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (4 -0).
MItHPublic Works /Administration
OF ITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
May 4, 2001
MEMO TO: Dave Green, Planner
FROM: Julia W. Skare, Senior Staff Engineer
SUBJECT: GLENWYCK ADDITION, BLOCK 1, LOTS 1-48; PS2001 -14
HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION (HOA) The memo to the Planning and Zoning
Commission regarding this plat included the following item: Lot 48 is shown as a
separate lot to contain the detention pond area, which will be dedicated by plat as a
Detention and Stormwater Easement. The HOA Agreement, including By -Laws,
Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Articles of Incorporation has
been submitted and reviewed by staff. A homeowners association will need to be
established that specifically ties the maintenance agreement to the association prior to
the plat being forwarded to City Council for consideration.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended the HOA agreement to be
reviewed by staff prior to forwarding to City Council. The agreement was received
yesterday, May 3. It shows the maintenance agreement as an attached exhibit to the
. HOA agreement. Staff has not had time to completely review the document and
forward it to the City attorney for review. Public Works will forward this agreement to
the City attorney prior to the City Council meeting.
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A note has been added to the plat as recommended by P & Z stating "Lot 48 is a
drainage and stormwater detention easement and will be maintained by the
Homeowner's Association, which will be established concurrently with the filing of this
plat."
j1ijaW. Skar , P.E., Senior Staff Engineer
JWS /pwm2001 -062
cc: Mike Curtis, P. E., Public Works Director
P.O. Box 820609 * North Richland Hills, Texas * 76182 -0609
7301 Northeast Loop 820 * 817 - 427 -6400 * FAX 817 - 427 -6404
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DALLAS, TEXAS
972.248.3006
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February 7, 2001
Ms. Julia Skate
City of North Richland Hills
7301 N.E. Loop 820
North Richland Hills, Texas 76202
Re: Right turn lane for Glenwyck Addition
Dear Ms. Skare:
We have assessed the need for a right turn lane for of the pro po ed Glenwyck Addition loc ted on
the north side of Glenview Drive west of Rufe Snow Drive. This on a review
of the existing tragic conditions on Glenview Drive and the trip generation characteristics of the
development.
Existing daily volumes on Glenview Drive are between 10,602 and 13,362 in the area ofthe proposed
development. These volumes are well below the potential capacity of 20,000 vehicles per day for a
four lane undivided roadway.
The peak projected entering volume for the 47 lot subdivision is 35 vehicles. Assuming 75 percent
of these entering vehicles approach from the east and turn right into the subdivision, the peak right
turning volume would be 26 vehicles. This is less than one vehicle every two minutes. While criteria
for right turn lanes vary widely based on roadway characteristics, typical criterial for a right turn lane
on roadways like Glenview would be over 100 right turns in the peak hour.
Based on this assessment, a right turn lane is not needed for the proposed Glenwyck Addition. If you
need any additional information, please feel free to call me at 972.248.3006.
Sincerely,
Jos h T. Short, P.E.
Office Manager
cc: Jackey Fluitt
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Jackey Fluitt
3509 Fieldwood Ct.
Grapevine, Texas 76051
April 16, 2001
Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Economic Development
City of North Richland Hills
7301NE Loop 820
N. Richland, Texas 76180
RE: Zoning Application and Final Plat Application PS 2001 -14, regarding 13.332±
acres of land located on the north side of Glenview Drive, west of Rufe Snow
Drive, and known as Tract 2B, J. M. Vandusen Survey, Abstract No. 1588, also
known as the Glenwyck Addition, Block 1, Lots 1 -48;
Dear Mr. Pitstick:
This letter is attached to and made a part of the above referenced zoning and final plat
applications. By letter dated November 9,2000, this same basic request was made and
• attached to the original zoning application, which was later heard without opposition by
the Planning & Zoning Commission.
The subject property is currently zoned C -1, Commercial. We are applying to rezone the
property to R -2, Residential. A preliminary plat application was approved by the P &Z
and now the final plat application is also being filed which shows the tract being
subdivided into 47 residential lots and a 48`h lot which will contain a green belt and
detention area. As a result of this greenbelt, all but one of the lots will be set 60± feet
north of the curb on Glenview Drive, thereby creating a very nice open space area.
This property is bordered on the east by the Diamond Ridge Apartment project. They
have a very nice brick column and wrought iron fence in front of their project. In order
not to hide the beauty of the open space we will be creating, we would like permission to
continue the same basic theme and design for the perimeter fence along the front of our
project. The same fence would be used on the east side of the entrance. There are no
other masonry walls on Glenview Drive. We feel like this type of fence will provide
continuity while allowing the entire area to visually enjoy the extra deep, landscaped
_ greenbelt area we are creating, while insuring safety around the detention area. Fences
will be installed by the homeowners along the property line on the north side of the
greenbelt area. These fences will be a minimum of 60 feet north of the curb line along
Glenview Drive, behind the landscaping we are going to install.
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• A homeowners association will be established to own and maintain the entrance islands,
lot 48, which includes the open space, and the fence. A separate maintenance agreement
will also be filed to cover these areas as well as the storm drain system we are installing
along Glenview Drive to the west.
Thank you for your consideration of this request. Please feel free to contact me at (817)
306 -1444 if you havp\any questions.
ackey
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DETENTION SYSTEM
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
• KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS THAT:
WHEREAS, by plat titled ( "Plat ") approved on
by the City Council of the City of North Richland Hills,
Tarrant County, Texas, ( "City"), ( "Owner ") was permitted to
develop the property legally described as Parcel 1 on Exhibit "A" attached hereto in
accordance with the Plat, and
WHEREAS, as a condition to approval of the Plat, the City required construction
of a Detention System which shall be located on the property legally described as Parcel 1
on Exhibit "A" and shown on Exhibit `B" attached hereto, and
WHEREAS, the City is willing to permit the Developer to construct a Detention
System in accordance with the plans approved by the City, provided that the Developer
agrees to perpetually maintain such Detention System (including the off -site storm drain
pipes installed by the Developer and the medians located at the entry way), and
WHEREAS, the Owner also agrees to hold the City of North Richland Hills
harmless against any claim of damage that may result from flooding due to inadequate
design, construction or maintenance procedures of said Detention System.
• NOW THEREFORE, Developer agrees as follows:
1. Developer shall construct, at its sole cost and expense, the Detention
System in accordance with plans and specifications approved by the City.
2. Developer shall maintain the Detention System in a prudent manner to
minimize soil erosion and keep grass and vegetation mowed and maintained in such a
manner that is does not violate the City's most current Weed Maintenance Ordinance and
meets the attached Maintenance Schedule labeled Exhibit "C ".
3. Should Developer fail to remedy any inadequacy in its maintenance of the
Detention System within twenty (20) days of receipt of written notice from the City, the
City may, but shall not be obligated, to provide such maintenance that it shall reasonably
deem necessary and all costs thereof shall be reimbursed to the City by Developer upon
written demand therefore. If Developer fails to so reimburse the City within ten (10)
days of such written demand, the City shall have a lien against the Property for such
amount, provided, however, such lien shall not be valid against a bona fide purchaser for
value unless a notice of such lien stating the amount shall be filed in the office of the
Tarrant County land records. By acceptance of this Agreement, the City agrees to
execute a certificate (addressed to the party requesting same) within ten (10) days of
written request therefore, stating whether or not any amounts are due and owing from
• Developer pursuant to this Agreement.
• 4. The agreements made herein shall be binding upon the Developer, its successors
and assigns and shall be a covenant running with the land.
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Executed this the day of
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2001.
(Owner)
STATE OF TEXAS } By:
COUNTY OF TARRANT }
This instrument was acknowledged before me on
. on behalf of said company.
Commission Expires:
ATTEST:
Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Rex McIntire, Attorney for the City
2001 by
Notary Public, State of Texas
Notary's Printed Name:
APPROVED BY:
City of North Richland Hills, Texas
Charles, Scoma, Mayor
Exhibit "A"
DETENTION SYSTEM
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
Legal Description
Parcel I:
Lot 48, Block 1, GLENWYCK ADDITION, an Addition to the
City of North Richland Hills, Tarrant County, Texas, located in the
John M. Vandusen Survey, Abstract No. 1588.
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Detention System
Maintenance hedule
1. The Detention System area wIL d at east once every other week during
the growing season between and October 15`f'.
2. Any debris which deposits itself in the Detention System area will need to be
picked up and removed once a week or after a storm event, whichever is more
often.
3. Any noticeable sediment accumulation in the Detention System area will be
removed at least once annually.
4. Exceptions to this Maintenance Schedule can be granted by the Public Works
Director or his designee due to the weather conditions, unusual situations, or acts
of God.
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: Planning & Inspections Department Council Meeting Date: 5/14/01
Subject: Consider the Final Plat of Lots 22 -24, Block 6, Glenann Agenda Number: PS 2001 -13
Addition requested by Thomas H. Smith on 1.91 acres of land located at 6825 Simmons
Road.
CASE SUMMARY:
Thomas Smith has submitted a plat application on property zoned "R -2 ". The
Development Review Committee has reviewed the plat for compliance with the Subdivision
Rules and Regulations. The plat complies with both the Zoning Ordinance and the
Subdivision Ordinance with the exception of the following:
The Public Works Department commented that:
• Sidewalks are required with the subdivision of the lots. Sidewalks are to be shown on
the plans as previously agreed to by the engineer.
A letter from Mr. Smith is attached, in which he request some assurance from the city that
construction of sidewalks for this development would not be required until permits are
issued for new building construction in this subdivision. The city's current policy supports
Mr. Smith's request.
Comprehensive Plan:
The Draft Comprehensive Plan update indicates low density residential uses for the site.
The proposed plat is in conformance with this depiction.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning and Zoning Commission at their meeting on April 26, 2001, recommend
approval of PZ 2001 -13 subject to the above comment from the Public Works department
by a vote of 4 to 0.
To approve PS 2001 -13 as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission
with the requirement for a sidewalk covenant.
Source of Funds:
Bonds (GO /Rev.)
Operating Budget
Other
Department Head Signature
Finance Review
Account Number
Sufficient Funds Available
Finance Director
City Mana er gnature
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PS 2001 -13
CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT OF THE FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 22 -24 BLOCK
6, GLENANN ADDITION REQUESTED BY THOMAS H. SMITH ON 2.02
ACRES OF LAND KNOWN AS 6825 SIMMONS ROAD.
APPROVED
Cathy Horton presented Mr. Thomas Smith's request regarding sidewalks not to
be constructed on Lot 24 until permits are issued.
Mr. Richard Davis motioned for approval with the following stipulations: 1)
sidewalks of Lots 22 & 23 will be constructed when new homes are built, and on
Lot 24 when a permit for addition or renovation to existing house is requested, or
2) when Lot 24 is subdivided and a permit is requested, or 3) when the City
builds Simmons drive, or 4) when development occurs in the subdivision to the
north, whichever occurs first.
James Laubacher seconded the motion. The motion carried (4 -0) unanimously.
5.
PS 2001 -14
• CONSIDER AMENDMENT OF THE FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 1-48 BLOCK 1
GLENWYCK ADDITION REQUESTED BY RICHARD W. RUSSELL ON 13.33
ACRES OF LAND IN THE 6400 BLOCK OF GLENVIEW DRIVE.
APPROVED
Mrs. Horton reviewed the plat for the Commission. She pointed out that the
major change is in Lot 48. This area was presented to the Commission as a 2-
foot detention pond and is now proposed as a much larger, deeper drainage
facility.
John Pitstick's biggest concern is the wording in the Maintenance Agreement for
the continued maintenance of the pond.
Richard Davis motioned for approval with the following stipulations:
♦ A 5 -foot fence maintenance easement be added to the South line of
Lot 1.
♦ Fencing within Lot 48 is to be wrought iron with masonry columns as
on the exhibit drawing.
♦ Add a street light.
♦ The Homeowner Association maintenance agreement be reviewed by
• the staff prior to forwarding the plat to City Council.
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• CITY OF :WORTH RICHLAND HILLS
MEMO TO: Planning and Zoning Commission
FROM: Julia W. Skare, P.E., Senior Staff Engineer
SUBJECT: Glenann Addition, Block 6, Lots 22 -24
Final Plat, PS2001 -13
Public Works Administration
April 16, 2001
Public Works has reviewed the plat and plans submitted to this office on April 13, 2001
and offer the following comments.
1. SIDEWALKS Sidewalks are required with the subdivision of the lots. Sidewalks are
to be shown on the plans as previously agreed by the engineer.
Public Works feels this plat is ready for P & Z consideration. The plans (including the
101, grading plan) will need to be finalized.
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PO Box 820609 * North Richland Hills, Texas * 76182 -0609
7301 Northeast Loop 820 * 817 -427 -6400 * FAX 817- 427 -6404'
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Cathy Horton
Public Works Dept.
City of North Richland Hills
7301 NE Loop 820
NRH TX 76180
6825 Simmons Rd.
NRH TX 76180
817- 485 -3526
April 18, 2001
Dear Ms. Horton: Subject: Glenann Addn. Block 6, Lots 22 -24
Final Plat, PS2001 -13
Reference: Sidewalks
We would like permission to delay building a sidewalk until some future
date when Simmons Rd. is developed with sidewalks on both sides.
There is presently no sidewalk on the west side of our street for a distance
of about 1/2 mile from south of Main Street to the end of the street at
Amundson Dr.
There are no sidewalks on the east side of Simmons from the south end
of our property north to the end of the street. There are no sidewalks on either
side of Copper Canyon and Irongate Streets which run approx. 1/4th mile
east from our land.
We understand the city requires sidewalks to be built for new houses, so
we would expect to build sidewalks with possible - but now unplanned -
future construction on our land. This land - our homestead since 1973 -
will consist of about one acre with the sale of Lots 22 and 23 which we
hope to conclude soon.
Thank you for your consideration of this request which is made following
a phone conversation with Mr. Mike Curtis yesterday.
Sincerely,
Thomas H. Smith
CC: Mr. Mike Curtis, P. E., Public Works Director
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: Planning & Inspections Department Council Meeting Date: 5/14/01
subject: Consider the Final Plat of Forest Glenn East Addition Agenda Number: PS 2000 -11
Phase I requested by Doug Long on 43.63 acres of land located in the 8500 Block of
North Tarrant Parkway
CASE SUMMARY
Doug Long has submitted a plat application on property zoned "R -2 ". The Development
Review Committee has reviewed the plat for compliance with the Subdivision Rules and
Regulations. The plat substantially complies with both the Zoning Ordinance and the
Subdivision Ordinance. The following issues, however, have not been resolved with this
plat request.
Public Works (see attached memo):
• This project will involve Corps of Engineers authorization including certain conditions
for approval. The Public Works Department has no record of these conditions having
been met;
• Signed easements for off -site sanitary sewer mains and drainage improvements were
requested prior to forwarding this plat to P &Z. These signed easements have not been
received;
• A Channel Maintenance Agreement and a Homeowners Association Agreement
responsible for maintenance of the channel were requested prior to the current plat
submittal. Neither agreement has been submitted to staff for review;
• The proposed driveway approach on Lot 40 does not meet the City's spacing
requirement. A site plan and Traffic Impact Analysis have not been submitted to staff
for review;
• The developer has dedicated a 200' wide strip of land from Precinct Line Road to the
western city limit line. The applicant has requested a waiver of escrow and
construction requirements for their portion of North Tarrant Parkway (the Planning and
Zoning Commission supports this waiver).
Source of Funds:
Bonds (GO /Rev.)
Operating Budget
Other
Department Head Signature
Finance Review
Account Number
Sufficient Funds Available
Finance Director
Document6 Page 1 of 2
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Comprehensive Land Use Plan
The northern portion of the plat is shown as open space on the Comprehensive Plan.
This area is a tributary of Little Bear Creek. It is shown as a portion of single family lots
on the plat and is to be dedicated as a 50' wide drainage easement. The Little Bear
Creek Committee supports the removal of the open space designation on the
Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
Other:
• This final plat was submitted on March 3, 2000 and is therefore not under the
requirements of the Tree Preservation Ordinance.
• The plat is exempt from the parkland dedication ordinance.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning and Zoning Commission at their meeting on April 12, 2001, recommended
by a vote of 6 to 0 to approve PZ 2000 -11 subject to meeting the staff engineering
comments before taking the plat to the City Council for consideration. The commission
agreed that the escrow money for North Tarrant Parkway should be waived.
The applicant has requested that this plat be placed on the May 14, 2001 City Council
Agenda for consideration. Staff, however, feels that because of the remaining unresolved
issues (as noted) and the Commission's vote to resolve these issues prior to placing the
plat on the Council's agenda, the plat is not ready for consideration. The 30 -day rule for
plat approval begins once the Planning and Zoning Commission has made a
recommendation for approval. The 30 -day clock on this plat would have ended on Ma
12th, however, the applicant submitted a written request to place the plat on the May 14t
City Council Agenda. Any additional postponement will require an additional written
request from the applicant or the plat would be automatically approved based on inaction.
To deny PS 2001 Final Plat of Forest Glen East, Phase I due to the 30 -day rule for
plat approvals and concerns over not having Corps of Engineers approval for
designation of flood plain preservation areas.
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MEMO TO: Dave Green, Planner
FROM: Julia W. Skare, Senior Staff Engineer
SUBJECT: FOREST GLENN EAST ADDITION, PHASE I, PS2000 -11
Planning and Zoning (P & Z) recommendation to City Council stated, "The staff
engineering comments should be met before taking the plat forward to the City Council ".
The following items were included in the staff comments to P & Z and have not been
met.
CORP OF ENGINEERS (COE) The memo to the Planning and Zoning Commission
regarding this plat included the following item: "The Corp of Engineers letter dated
December 18, 2000 indicates "... this project will involve activities subject to the
requirements of Section 404. Therefore, it will require Department of the Army
authorization." It also states, "We have determined that this project is authorized by
nationwide permit 39 for Residential, Commercial and Institutional Developments." It
goes on to list conditions. Public Works records do not indicate these conditions have
been met. This will need to be resolved with the next submittal."
Public Works has received a copy of a letter from Mr. Keith Bradley to the Corp of
Engineers requesting modifications to the conditions in the December 18 letter. Public
Works has not received a response from the Corp indicating acceptance to these
revised conditions.
OFFSITE EASEMENTS The plans proposed offsite sanitary sewer mains and drainage
improvements. Signed easements were requested prior to forwarding the plat to P & Z.
The signed easements have not been provided to Public Works.
CHANNEL MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT The memo to the Planning and Zoning
Commission regarding this plat included the following item: The signed channel
maintenance agreement needs to be included with the next submittal. The
Homeowners Association Agreement also needs to be included. The Agreement
should include, but not limited to: By -Laws, Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and
Restrictions and Articles of Incorporation. The maintenance of the channel "drainage
easement" should be clearly indicated. The agreements have not been provided.
The following items Were also included in the P & Z recommendation.
DRIVEWAY APPROACHES The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended a
• right in -right out approach on Lot 40, maximum of 75 feet from the West property line to
P.O. Box 820609 r North Richland Hills, Texas • 76182 -0609
7301 Northeast Loop 820 - 817 - 427 -6400 - FAX 817 - 427 -6404
Forest Glenn East Addition, Phase 1
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May 4, 2001
• the center of the approach. This approach does not meet the City's s criteria of
spacing 9
500 feet. A site plan and Traffic Impact Analysis have not been submitted to staff for
review. The proposed residential streets accessing to North Tarrant Parkway were
approved during the preliminary plat application in 1999.
NORTH TARRANT PARKWAY The memo to the Planning and Zoning Commission
regarding this plat included the following item: °Normally, the developer is responsible
for constructing one half of the proposed street. However, staff will inform P & Z
Commission that the developer dedicated a 200 feet wide strip of land from Precinct
Line Road to the western City limit line of North Richland Hills." The applicant has
requested a waiver of the escrow and construction requirement for their portion of the
street. The Planning and Zoning Commission is in support of the developers request.
J W. Skare, Pi=., Senior Staff Engineer
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Owen D Lons &Associates 817 2814934
Owen D. Long and Associates, Inc.
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
April 13,2001
M/s Cathy Horton
Zoning Administrator
City of North Richland Hills
7301 Northeast Loop 820
North Richland Hills, Texas 76180
Re: PS 2000 -11 Final Plat
Forest Glenn East Addition
Phase I
P -81
Dear Cathy,
Please place our Final Plat of Forest Glenn East Addition Phase I for approval on the city
council agenda of May 14, 2001.
We will have the copies of the plat to you next week.
If you have any questions please give me a call.
Sincerely,
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Mark D. Long, P.E.
1615 Precinct Line Road - Suite 106 / Hurst, Texas 76054 / Phone (817) 281 -8121 - Fax (817) 281 -4934
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: Planning & Inspections Department Council Meeting Date: 05/14/01
Subject: Public Hearing to Consider the Request of Scott Kunkle Agenda Number:LRC 2001 -1
for a Variance to the Landscaping Ordinance No. 2375, on Lot 2, Block 1, Kunkle
Addition. (Located at 7700 Block of Mid - Cities Boulevard)
General Description The City Council serves as the Landscape Review Committee. The
Committee's is charged with considering variances to the Landscape Review Ordinance.
Scott Kunkle, the applicant has submitted an application to request additional variances to
a previously approved plan which was approved in July 1999.
Existing Plan: The original plan LRC99 -05 (see attachment sheet 1) was approved by the
Landscape Review Committee based on the unusual size and configuration of the site.
The request was basically for 4 variances to the Landscape Ordinance. The approval was
as follows:
To approve:
1. A variance to the required 10' landscape setback for a distance of 115' along Mid - Cities
Boulevard which resulted in a loss of 3 trees and;
2. A variance to the required planting of 18 trees adjacent to the single family to the north
and a variance to the required 10' landscaped buffer yard between the single family to
the north and the driveway on the north side of the building.
3. A variance to parking lot screening.
4. A variance to the masonry screening requirement adjacent to the single family, to the
north, on a portion of the site.
The Committee added the following stipulations:
1. Add one large tree and additional shrubs in the front grass area on the east side of the
building; and
2. Add 3 large trees and irrigation in the Mid - Cities Boulevard right -of -way.
Since the approval of the original plan the City Council has adopted ordinance revisions
which now require 15' landscape setbacks adjacent to streets and a 15' buffer yard
adjacent to single family development.
Source of Funds:
Bonds (GO /Rev.)
Operating Budget
Other
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Department Head Signature
Finance Review
Account Number
Sufficient Funds Available
Manager
Finance Director
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Proposed Plan: The proposed landscape plan (see attachment sheet 2 and the letter
provided by the applicant) does not meet the requirements of the Landscape Ordinance.
Specifically the applicant is requesting the following changes from the existing plan:
1. Removal of 3 shade trees from the Mid - Cities Boulevard frontage, replacing these
trees with 2 shade trees, 2 ornamental trees and 55 Chinese hollies at other locations
on the site.
2. Removal of 2 shade trees and 4 photinias from the eastern side of the property.
Replacing these materials with 8 Burford hollies, one Japanese ligustrum and a row of
Chinese hollies.
3. Removal of 15 photinias, 2 live oaks and 2 Bradford pear trees on the eastern
portion of the property. -Replacing 5 of these shrubs and requests that the natural
treeline of hackberry, mesquite and oaks be approved in lieu of 15 photinias, 2 live
oak trees and 2 Bradford pear trees.
Two letters (see attached) have been received from adjacent property owners who are in
opposition to this request.
Appeals to the Landscape Review Committee (City Council) are intended when an
applicant has an unnecessary hardship, other than financial. As previously mentioned in
this cover sheet, the LRC granted a variance to the Landscape Ordinance in July, 1999,
due to the unusual shape in this property. To further grant a variance, the applicant
needs to prove another hardship over and above the one previously granted by the LRC
(Council).
Additionally, the Landscape Ordinance requires that all landscaped areas be maintained
and that all areas shall be irrigated with an automatic irrigation system with freeze
sensors. It appears that existing landscape materials are dying and need replacement
and that the irrigation system is not in proper working order and does not have freeze
sensors.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that any approval of this revised landscape plan be approved, only
after determining if a hardship exists that was not considered in the original variance, and
the repair of the system be made, and that there shall be no additional certificates of
occupancy approved until the repairs have taken place and all landscape materials
approved by Council on the new plan have been installed.
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Certified Public Accountant
7801 Mid Cities Blvd; Suite 400
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
(817) 498 -8299
April 11, 2001
Ref: Landscape changes
Lot 2, Block 1, Kunkel Addition
To Whom It May Concern:
The attached landscaping plan is revised from the original filed back in August of 1999.
The changes are necessary because of the triangular shaped lot with the east side flowing
into a point. As stated before, this creates a hardship in the layout of the building as well
as meeting the landscape requirements of the city. In addition, when the building process
was started, the requirements were much less restrictive than they currently are.
The changes are as follows:
• With less than 2 feet between the sidewalk and parking drive along Mid Cities Blvd.,
there is no room for trees. Therefor, I moved the oak trees and eliminated bradford
pears. I also added a wall of more than 55 chinese hollies that should provide a solid
low lying hedge. In addition to the two oak trees in front, I added two crepe myrtles
that should compliment the crepe myrtles along Mid Cities. End result: dropped 4
bradford pear trees, added 2 live oaks, 2 crepe myrtles, and 55 chinese hollies along
the road.
• No shrubs were originally shown immediately in front of the building. I added three
yaupon hollies, one each in the three curb planters along with the asian jasmine.
• On east border of building site I replaced the two bradford pear trees and four red tip
photinias with eight burford hollies, one japanese ligustrum and continued the shrub
wall of chinese hollies. With all of the existing trees on the east end, I did not want to
barricade the approach view of the building. End result: dropped 2 bradford pear trees
and 4 red tip photinias, added 8 burford hollies and the 7 chinese hollies in the front
border partially encircling the japanese ligustrim that was also added.
• The east end of the property flows into a point inches wide. Since the first 150 feet
does not get much more than ten feet wide, there is nothing that can be done.
However, along that stretch of land and the next one hundred feet, there is an already
existing tree line of natural hackberry, mesquite and oak that are spaced at least three
feet apart. This thick tree line appears to be a great border between the homeowners
and street. I have planted five red tip photinias along the property line that does not
have any natural barrier. There are 6 large existing mesquite trees in this area and a
group of about 20 trees at least 15 feet in height.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
OF THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
LANDSCAPE REVIEW BOARD (CITY COUNCIL)
CASE #: LRC 2001 -01
Scott Kunkel
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.
Purpose of Request:
The public hearing is to consider a request from Scott Kunkel to revise an approved landscape plan
(reference LRC 99 -05). The subject property is knows as Lot 2, Block 1, Kunkel Addition and is
located at 7801 Mid - Cities Boulevard.
Hearing Procedure:
When: MONDAY, May 14, 2001
Time: 7:00 P.M.
What: PUBLIC HEARING — LANDSCAPE REVIEW BOARD (CITY COUNCIL)
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 Landscaping Review Board for Applicants, City Staff and Guests
LAProperty Owner Notification\LRMLRC 2001 -01 Kunkel Notice.doc
• CASE #: LRC 2001 -01
Scott Kunkel
The following property owners are listed in the 2000 Tarrant Appraisal District tax rolls.
They fall within 200 feet of the subject tract and have been notified.
6333 Smithfield road
Tarwater, John C. Est
Meacham Addition
6333 Smithfield Road
Block 1, Lot 1
Smithfield, Texas 76080
6337 Smithfield Road
Runyon, Ernest Lee ETUX Jeanne
Meacham Addition
6337 Smithfield Road
Block 1, Lot 2
Fort Worth, Texas 76180 -4610
7828 Arthur Drive
McMillian, Charles A.
Meacham Addition
7827 Arthur Drive
Block 1, Lot 3
Fort Worth, Texas 76180 -4607
7824 Arthur Drive
Baker, Betsy N. ETAL
Meacham Addition
8005 Mickey Street
Block 1, Lot 4
Fort Worth, Texas 76180 -3539
7820 Arthur Drive
Willis, A. Glenn ETUX Linda
Meacham Addition
7820 Arthur Drive
Block 1, Lot 5
Fort Worth, Texas 76180 -4607
7816 Arthur Drive
Morphew, James A. ETUX Florence
Meacham Addition
7816 Arthur Drive
Block 1, Lot 6
Fort Worth, Texas 76180 -4607
7812 Arthur Drive
Wilganoski, August ETUX Pamela
Meacham Addition
7812 Arthur Drive
Block 1, Lot 7
North Richland Hills, Texas 76180 -4607
7808 Arthur Drive
Grove, Stephen L. ETUX Pamela
Meacham Addition
7808 Arthur Drive
Block 1, Lot 8
Fort Worth, Texas 76180 -4607
7804 Arthur Drive
Lewis, Charles E. ETUX Tawana
Meacham Addition
7804 Arthur Drive
Block 1, Lot 9
Fort Worth, Texas 76180 -4607
7800 Arthur Drive
Lewis, Charles E. ETUX Tawana
Meacham Addition
7804 Arthur Drive
Block 1, Lot 10
Fort Worth, Texas 76180 -4607
Smithfield Road
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Barlough, John H. Survey
Attention: Charles B. Nolen
A 130, Tract 5B01
700 North Pearl Street, Suite 2300
Dallas, Texas 75201 -7424
Smithfield Road
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Barlough, John H. Survey
A 130, Tract 5CO3
Attention: Charles B. Nolen
700 North Pearl Street, Suite 2300
Dallas, Texas 75201 -7424
Mid - Cities Blvd.
Barlough, John H. Survey
A 130 Tract 11 E
Mid - Cities Blvd.
Barlough, John H. Survey
A 130, Tract 11
7795 Mid - Cities Blvd.
Kunkel Addition
Block 1, Lot 1
7801 Mid - Cities Blvd.
Kunkel Addition
Block 1, Lot 2
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Mid - Cities Blvd. LTD
PO Box 50393
Austin, Texas 78763 -0393
Tadlock, Larry P.
4913 Rufe Snow Drive, Suite 101
Fort Worth, Texas 76180 -7856
Kunkel, Scott ETUX Fonda
7812 Red Oak Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76180 -2222
Kunkel, Scott ETUX Fonda
7812 Red Oak Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76180 -2222
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: Planning & Inspections Department
Subject: Public Hearing to Consider the Update to the 1992
Council Meeting Date: 05/14/01
Comprehensive Plan and Approval of Ordinance 2553
SUMMARY
Agenda Number: GN 2001 -051
The update to the 1992 Comprehensive Plan is scheduled for a public hearing at the City
Council on May 14, 2001. The attached Plan is ready for the Council's consideration. and
vote. The Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council held a Town Hall Meeting on
the Comprehensive Plan on March 26th. Approximately 150 people attended the hearing
and approximately 50 people provided testimony regarding the plan.
The Planning and Zoning Commission continued the hearing from March 26th to April 121H
at which time additional testimony was given. The Commission then tabled the
Comprehensive Plan until their meeting April 26th. They held two work sessions in order to
review the public testimony and determine their recommendations.
At the April 26th meeting the Commission voted to approve the Comprehensive Plan with
the following recommendations:
• Adjust the office designation along Martin Drive, north of the Home Depot site;
• Replace the neighborhood service designation with single family at Bursey Drive and
Smithfield Road;
• Change the institutional designation on the Jim Stephens property to neighborhood
service;
• Change the Town Center designation on the Kent Davis site to retail;
• Change the office designation at the southwest intersection of Rumfield Drive and
Precinct Line Road from office to retail;
• Change a portion of the Gary Wang site at Davis and Proposed Hightower from single
family to retail; and
Source of Funds:
Bonds (GO /Rev.)
Operating Budget
Other 4J
Department Head Signature
Finance Review
Account Number
Sufficient Funds Available
Finance Director
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Include the Food Lion site into the South Grapevine Highway Strategic Planning Area.
The Commission also discussed the potential for extending a north/south section of Shady
Grove Road, south, to intersect with North Tarrant Parkway. They determined that this
recommendation should be postponed until the Traffic Impact Analysis is complete for that
area. This should occur in the month of June 2001. Additionally there may be several
proposed changes to streets in the Home Town NRH area. A consultant is currently
reviewing a Traffic Impact Analysis and this information should also be available in the
month of June. Later, this summer, Staff will bring the results of these TIA's and any
proposed Thoroughfare Plan changes to Council.
Two letters have been submitted to the Planning Department since the Planning and
Zoning Commission meeting. The first letter, from Jack Pruitt is attached. Mr. Pruitt
requests Council consideration of changing the 4 -acre tract south of Bursey and east of
Rufe Snow to retail, in order to match the existing zoning of the property. The site is
shown as office on the Plan. The second letter from Robert Brooks (also attached)
requests that his property at 8709 Cardinal Lane be shown as Industrial on the Plan
instead of Town Center. His Property is zoned L1.
Recommendation:
To approve Ordinance No. 2553 adopting the Update to the 1992 Comprehensive Plan,
including the Update to the Land Use element, the Transportation Plan element, the
strategic area maps, and the accompanying Comprehensive Plan Booklet as
recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2553
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS;
ADOPTING A COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN PREPARED BY DUNKIN, SEFKO &
ASSOCIATES; DETERMINING THAT IT IS IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST, HEALTH SAFETY
AND GENERAL WELFARE TO ADOPT SAID COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF FINE NOT
TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED ($200.00) DOLLARS FOR EACH OFFENSE;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Section 211.004 of the Texas Local Government Code requires municipalities
to adopt zoning regulations which are in accordance with a Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has completed a planning process
which resulted in the preparation of a document titles "Comprehensive Land Use Master
Plan ", and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of North Richland Hills has
forwarded a recommendation to the City Council for adoption of a Comprehensive Land
Use Master Plan, and
WHEREAS, the Charter of North Richland Hills provides for the preparation of a Master
• Plan to guide development in the City.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS,
TEXAS:
THAT, the Comprehensive Land Use Master Plan dated April 2001 is hereby adopted as
an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan adopted by Ordinance 1812, said Plan shall
be the general guideline for all decisions made by the Planning and Zoning Commission
and City Council related to existing or proposed development of the City.
2.
THAT, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall evaluate all requests for zoning
change or land subdivision to determine consistency with the Comprehensive Land Use
Master Plan.
0 3.
THAT, where inconsistent requests are presented, the Planning and Zoning
Commission shall require the applicant of each request to submit adequate information
to amend the Comprehensive Land Use Master Plan as provided for in the North
Richland Hills Charter.
4.
That, a copy of the Comprehensive Land Use Master Plan for the City of North
Richland Hills shall be kept in the office of the City Secretary and shall be available for
inspection during regular business hours.
5.
That the Master Thoroughfare Plan is hereby amended to incorporate the changes
shown on the Comprehensive Land Use Master Plan.
A
That the Strategic Planning Area Maps are hereby incorporated as an amendment to
the Comprehensive Land Use Master Plan.
7.
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. That it is hereby declared to be the intention of the City
Council that the section, paragraphs, sentences, 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 judgement 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 incorporation in
this ordinance of any such invalid or unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence,
paragraph or section.
SAVINGS CLAUSE. That Ordinance 1874, The Zoning Ordinance of the City of North
Richland Hills, Texas, as amended, shall remain in full force and effect, save and
except as mandated by this ordinance.
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EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage.
Approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission on the 26"' day of April 2001.
CHAIRMAN
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
PASSED and approved by the City Council of North Richland Hills, Texas, on this 14th
day of May, 2001.
0 MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY
CITY ATTORNEY
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May 1, 2001
Mr. John Pitstick
Director of Development
City of North Richland Hills
7301 N.E. Loop 820
PO Box 820609 (76182)
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
Via Hand Delivery
Dear Mr. Pitstick:
I am the property owner of approximately 4.25 acres at the south east quadrant of Rufe "Snow
and Bursey Rd. in the city of North Richland Hills. This property is also known as 7800 Rufe
Snow drive. I have owned the property for 4 years. The property is currently zoned C -1 and has
been for many. years. I have been paying taxes on this property with this property being valued as
C -1 zoning.
I am a resident of Dallas and just recently learned of the City's intent to re- classify my property
from C -1 zoning to Office zoning on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. It is my understanding
that the purpose of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan is to act as guide for the future zoning of
properties. I have no desire to change my current zoning. A change in the Comprehensive Land
Use Plan would only create an irregularity from it's current zoning and the Comprehensive Land
is Use Plan that has been in effect since 1992. The highest and best use for the property might be
for future offices, but I believe that this use is already allowed in C -1 zoning.
I can only assume that the intent behind this change is to change the current zoning from C -1 to
Office at some future date so as to create an additional buffer between the existing single family
zoning to the south of my property and the property zoned C -1 to the north of my property. I
believe that the current zoning ordinance imposes sufficient regulations with in the "Landscaping
and Buffering Regulations" which should mitigate any of these concerns.
I respectively ask that the City of North Richland Hills not change the zoning with in the
Comprehensive Land use Plan on my property to Office and leave it as C -1.
Sincerely,
Jack Pruitt
17214 Meadowtree Circle
Dallas, TX 75248
(972) 250 -3308
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May 3,19201
City Council
City of North Richland Hills
7301 N.E. Loop 820
City Council
I an a resident of city of North Richland Hills. I own approximately 2 acers
of land at 8709 Cardinal Lane. The property is zoned Light Industrial and
has been for over 40 years.
I understand that the city of North Richland Hills is considering several chan
the comprehensive Land Use Plan and that one of those changes is changing my
perty from L -1 to Town Center District(TC). I am opposed to this change. My P_
is currently zoned L -! and change in the Comprehensive Land Plan would only cr
an impropriety with my current zoning.I::have no desire to change my zoning to
I have attempted to read and understand the TC zoning regulation but I must ac
I become very confused trying to decipher this_ rather-complex_zoning district.
First of all, the TC district is comprised of several subzones which all appea
to be heavily aoriented towards residential use with some allowanc for non -
residental use. I don't feel that any sort of future residential use is appro-
priate fronting on Mid -City B1VD. in fact, commercial uses should probably
exist along Mid -City BLVD. to create a buffer between those residential uses
in TC and the incredible amount of traffic on Mid -City Blvd.
This zoning ordinance describes "the Town Center neighborhood is an integrates
living environment, instead of an assemblage of single -use areas ". If this is
in fact the case then my property would have to be assembled with my neighbors
the east, west & south of before I could comply with the spirit of TC zoning.
I think that proposed zoning change to TC would be a huge down zoning
to my property and I would ask the city to reconsider this proposed change
to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
Si i erely,
Robert S. $looks
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CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: City Secretary Council Meeting Date: 5/14/01
Subject: Appointments to Naming Board Agenda Number: GN 2001 -052
At the September 25, 2000 Council meetinc
2517, which created the provisions for a Nam
Board. The purpose of the Board is to bring
naming of City facilities, which include parks,
facilities. Members to this Board were neve
Board will consist of three council memb
appointments subject to City Council ap
recommendations to the City Council at tt
consideration.
1 the City Council approved Ordinance No.
ing Board and established guidelines for the
recommendations to the City Council for the
buildings, streets and other publicly owned
r appointed. The ordinance states that the
ers and that the Mayor shall make the
proval. Mayor Scoma will present his
ie May 14 Council meeting for Council's
Recommendation:
To take action on the Mayor's recommendation for the appointment of three Council
Members to the Naming Board.
Finance Review
Source of Funds: Account Number
Bonds (GO /Rev.) Sufficient Funds Available
Operating Budget
Other Finance Director
Department Head Signature ity Manager Si at re
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
0
Department: Administration Council Meeting Date: 05/14/01
Subject: Approving Membership in a Political Subdivision Corporation Agenda Number: GN 2001 -053
for Electric Aggregation — Resolution No. 2001 -036
Background
As a result of action taken in the 1999 Texas Legislature, North Richland Hills is preparing
for electric deregulation beginning January 1, 2002. Thomas Powell and myself have
attended numerous meetings with different groups regarding deregulated electric service
in 2002. If North Richland Hills is to aggressively pursue the best price of electricity for its
accounts, then it is probably best served by aggregating with a larger group.
Analysis
There are several groups that can provide favorable services and prices. In North Texas,
most cities taking action are joining CAPP. Some are joining TCAP. We have discussed
these groups at length. At this point and time it is not possible to know which group will be
offering the least expensive electricity to North Richland Hills, or even if the differences will
be more than minor.
North Richland Hills has several options to choose from, even after it decides on an
• aggregation group tonight. Tonight we have the following options
1) take no action,
2) join both aggregators, and
3) join one aggregator.
If we take no action our known options will be to purchase electricity from TXU or TXU
Energy Services. Present time frames will not allow us to go back and join an aggregator
later. Option 2 increases the options available to the city when electric prices and other
terms and conditions become known in the July — September time period. Each entity
should cost less than $6,000 to join. Option 3 probably makes the most sense. When I
talk with those more involved in this industry, they are not sure there will be very much of a
price differential between aggregation groups. Obviously we will not know what those
differences will actually be until July — September.
Source of Funds:
Bonds (GO /Rev.)
'Operating Budget
Other
>p§ ent Head Signature
Finance Review
Account Number
Sufficient Funds Avai a e
Finance Director
ar I ignature
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NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
This issue does not have a clearly correct answer. Our recommendation is to loin CAPP.
CAPP is an entity composed of cities , its Board will consist of cities, and appears to have
an attractive load factor. Most cities have a sizable load with their street lighting. This
makes for an attractive load factor and hopefully will give us favorable pricing. If the
Council wishes we could join both groups. We do not have an objection to that option and
we know that at least some other cities have taken that action. Please feel free to call me
if you have questions or would like additional information.
Recommendation:
Pass Resolution No. 2001 -036 joining CAPP and approving By -laws and Articles of
Incorporation.
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• RESOLUTION No. 2001 - 036
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, APPROVING THE ARTICLES OF
INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS OF CITIES AGGREGATION
POWER PROJECT, INC., A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION
CORPORATION; ACCEPTING MEMBERSHIP IN SAID
CORPORATION; APPOINTING A REPRESENTATIVE TO
SERVE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND
HILLS; APPROVING PAYMENT OF AN INITIAL MEMBERSHIP
FEE; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Chapter 303 of the Texas Local Government Code, entitled
Energy Aggregation Measures for Local Governments, allows political
subdivisions to form a political subdivision corporation to act as an agent to
negotiate the purchase of electricity, or to likewise aid or act on behalf of the
political subdivisions for which the corporation is created, with respect to their
own electricity use for their respective public facilities; and
WHEREAS, Cities Aggregation Power Project, inc. is a political
subdivision corporation organized under said Chapter; and
WHEREAS, the negotiation for electricity by the corporation should result
in lower electricity costs to the City of North Richland Hills; and
WHEREAS, the TXU Cities Steering Committee has participated in
numerous rate proceedings and rule- making over the course of the last decade
and having investigated the impacts of electric deregulation, recommends
participation of cites in aggregation projects and creation of a political subdivision
corporation to maximize opportunities for cost savings;
WHEREAS, the TXU Cities Steering Committee has facilitated the
creation of Cities Aggregation Power Project, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, the City of North Richland Hills seeks to become a Member of
Cities Aggregation Power Project, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, the By -Laws of Cities Aggregation Power Project, Inc. require
an initial membership fee of '/2 of 1 % of the total annual electric bill of 2000.
Such fee shall not exceed $14,000.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS:
• Section 1.
The recitals contained in the preamble of this Resolution are determined
to be true and correct and are hereby adopted as a part of this Resolution.
Section 2.
The Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of Cities Aggregation Power
Project, Inc., a political subdivision corporation, attached hereto and incorporated
herein for all purposes as Exhibits A and B respectively, are hereby approved.
Section 3.
The City of North Richland Hills accepts Membership in Cities Aggregation
Power Project, Inc.
Section 4.
The City of North Richland Hills approves payment of an initial fee
assessment equivalent to' /2 of 1 % of the total annual electric bill of the City of
North Richland Hills in the year 2000. Such fee shall not exceed $14,000.
• Section 5.
0
The City of North Richland Hills hereby appoints Greg Vick, Managing
Director of Community Services and Facilities to serve as the City of North
Richland Hills' representative to the corporation and to act on the city's behalf.
Section 6.
All Resolutions and parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby expressly
repealed insofar as they conflict herewith.
Section 7.
This Resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its adoption
and it is accordingly so resolved.
ADOPTED this 14th day of May 2001.
APPROVED:
Charles Scoma, Mayor Scoma
• ATTEST:
Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Greg Vick, Managing Director of Community
Services and Facilities
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Rex McEntire, ity Attorney
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CAPP / TCAP Memberships
The following is a list of cities that have passed resolutions approving the CAPP
articles and by -laws.
Addison
Duncanville
Merkel
Arlington
Euless
Odessa
Belton
Everman
Paris
Benbrook
Forest Hills
Plano
Brownwood
Gainsville
Richland Hills
Burleson
Hurst
Robinson
Carrollton
Kaufman
Saginaw
Cleburne
Keller
Sherman
Colleyville
Kennedale
Snyder
Commerce
Lamesa
Watauga
Dallas
Lewisville
Denison
Mansfield
The following is a list of cities / counties that have passed resolutions approving
TCAP to aggregate:
• Bell County
Chamber - Liberty Counties
Navigation District
Chambers County
Cherokee County
City of Dallas
City of Fort Worth
City of Groves
City of Mesquite
City of Nederland
City of Port Neches
Collin County
Dallas County
Dallas ISD
Galveston ISD
Galveston County
is
Hardin County
Harris County
Harris County Hospital District
Hurst - Euless- Bedford ISD
Jefferson County
Johnson County
Lumberton ISD
McLennan County
Montgomery County Hospital District
Nueces County
Rockwall County
Tarrant County
Tarrant County Hospital District
Tyler County
Webb County
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
rtment: City Secretary Council Meeting Date: 5/14/01
Subject: Appointment to Place 4 on the Crime Control and Agenda Number: GN 2001 -054
Prevention District
Place 4 on the Crime Control and Prevention District has been vacated by Mr. Don Phifer.
According to the Board's Rules and Procedures, a vacancy in the Office of the Directors is
to be filled by City Council appointment. Since the term of Place 4 will not expire until
September 1, 2001, the Council should appoint a member of the Council to fill the
unexpired term of office.
Council Members currently serving on the Board of Directors are:
Charles Scoma
Lyle E. Welch
Russell Mitchell
Frank Metts, Jr.
Joe Tolbert
T. Oscar Trevino, Jr.
Place 1
Place 2
Place 3
Place 5
Place 6
Place 7
Recommendation:
To appoint a member of the City Council to Place 4 on the Crime Control and Prevention
District Board, term expiring September 1, 2001.
Source of Funds:
Bonds (GO /Rev.)
Operating Budget
1 Other
Department Head Signature
Finance Review
Account Number
Sufficient Funds Available
Finance Director
Manager Sig�nat re
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: Risk Management/Parks & Recreation Council Meeting Date: 05.14.01
Subject: Award of Bid for NRH2O Insurance Agenda Number: PU 2001 -029
(General Liability Insurance Policy - Term: 05.24.01 — 05.24.02)
The City secures commercial insurance for general liability exposures at NRH2O. The general
liability insurance coverage affords the park coverage for liability associated with third -party
(guest) claims involving bodily injury and /or property damage. On March 19, 2001, the City
received the Notice of Nonrenewal from United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company
canceling the Commercial General Liability coverage for NRH2O effective May 24, 2001.
Immediately following receipt of the Notice of Nonrenewal, the Director of Human Resources
worked with the Park Manager to revise the bid specifications. In accordance with bidding
guidelines for insurance, on April 6, 2001, the invitation to bid was advertised in local
newspapers as well as mailed to insurance agents /brokers that specialize in water /amusement
park coverages. Prior to the original bid closing on April 25, 2001, it became apparent that only
one carrier had interest in bidding for this type of coverage. In an attempt to secure more bids,
a Risk Management consulting firm was hired to assist the City with generating additional
interest.
As in the past, the revised bid specifications allow bidders the option of bidding the general
liability insurance at varying self- insured retention (SIR) levels. Bidders were also allowed to
include quotes for excess liability in their bid as long as the bid met the minimum coverage
requirements for the primary coverage. Handling the bidding in this manner benefits the City by
providing more choices and an opportunity to analyze the best use of budget dollars.
The Director of Human Resources and the Park Manager will evaluate the bids using the
following four (4) criteria:
Insurance Coverage Specifications: All bidders were requested to meet minimum
requirements of $1,000,000 per occurrence with no aggregate limit. In addition, a self -
insured retention (SIR) was requested at varying levels — such as $10,000 and $20,000.
An annual aggregate was also requested for the SIR to cap payout if several claims
occu r.
2. Insurance Company Services: Insurers will be evaluated on accessibility and
management of claims handling, loss control services, and financial rating.
3. Agent /Broker Services: Agent/brokers will be evaluated on the experience of the service
team that will be handling the account. In addition, water park or amusement park
references are preferred. The agent/broker also has to submit proof of Errors &
Omissions insurance coverage and financial statements.
Source of Funds:
Bonds (GO /Rev.)
Ope7idget �Ot
1
Department Head Signature
Account Number
Sufficient Funds Available
Finance Director
Manager Sign ur
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NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
4. Compliance Information: Purchasing required that all bidders submit a Non -
collusion Affidavit and a Statement of Residency.
In order to allow insurance carriers a sufficient amount of time to prepare competitive bids,
bidding will close on Friday, May 11, at 3 p.m. Following the bid closing, bids will be
evaluated and a recommendation to award for contract will be made to Council at the May
14, 2001, Council meeting.
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CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: Risk Management/Parks & Recreation Council Meeting Date
05.14.01
Subject: Award of Bid for NRH2O Insurance Agenda Number: PU 2001 -029
(General Liability Insurance Policy - Term: 05.24.01 — 05.24.02)
As a supplement to the cover page Council members received on May 10, 2001, the City
provides the following recommendation for the purchase of commercial insurance for general
liability exposures at NRH2O.
In response to the bid, three (3) agents submitted seven (7) bids for consideration for the
primary coverage. One (1) agent submitted two (2) bids for coverage in excess of the primary
coverage requirements. The additional cost for the excess coverage ranged from $11,000 to
$13,000. (Note: considering the Texas Tort Liability limitation, the purchase of excess coverage
was not considered). The agencies submitting bids were Allied Insurance of San Antonio,
Arthur J. Gallagher of Dallas, and Key & Piskuran Insurance Agency of Arlington. For the
primary coverage, the seven (7) bids ranged from $41,838 to $75,000.
All bidders met the minimum coverage requirements requested with the exception of the
General Aggregate Liability Limit, Ambulance Drivers /Attendants Malpractice and the SIR
Annual Aggregate. (Note: Allied Insurance did meet the General Aggregate Limit, however,
their premium was significantly greater than other bids.) USF &G's specially tailored water park
package afforded coverage extensions such as Ambulance Drivers /Attendants Medical
Malpractice and no General Annual Aggregate Liability Limitation that is not commonly provided
in today's insurance environment. In addition, none of the insurance carriers were willing to
provide a quote with an aggregate SIR cap. All bidders provide an option to renew annually for
the next four years, loss control and inspection services as well as experience in the public
sector.
Based on review and analysis of the bids, staff recommends that NRH2O's 2001 -2002 general
liability insurance contract be awarded to Key and Piskuran Insurance Services /Lexington
Insurance Company for the following reasons:
■ General Aggregate Limit of $1,000,000
• Losses over the past five (5) years have totaled to date approximately $38,213.
• Tort Claims Liability protection provided by the Texas Torts Claims Act which provides a
per occurrence cap lower than $1,000,000.
• If necessary, ability to adjust General Aggregate Limit into the contract year.
• Proven Risk Management and Safety Program which includes 3 surprise lifeguard
inspections per season, one insurance company /state certification inspection per season,
and daily opening and closing internal inspections covering all operations.
Source of Funds:
Bonds (GO /Rev.)
Operating Budget _X
Other C
Department Head Signature
Account Number 415 - 7501 - 712.52 -1
Sufficient Funds Available
nance Director
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NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
■ Exposures covered - personal and advertising injury, products and completed
operations, and park operations.
■ Key and Piskuran is a local Arlington agency with a professional reputation for
providing quality service to local public entities such as Tarrant County, City of Fort
Worth, City of Arlington, Arlington ISD, City of Cleburne, City of Azle, City of
Waxahachie, etc.
■ $25,000 self - insured retention (SIR) per occurrence.
■ Claims handling through City TPA with Risk Management, Legal, and Parks &
Recreation.
■ Lexington Insurance is part of the AIG Group and has the highest financial rating of
A ++ XV.
■ Key and Piskuran /Lexington provided the lowest quote.
By approving this contract, the City will select the lowest fee quoted by all bidders at
$41,838 plus $5,000 for certification fee. Attached is a comparison of current coverage to
coverages quoted. To the best of our knowledge, the premium increase is unrelated to the
loss history at the water park and is due to the overall market conditions of the insurance
industry.
Recommendation: To award the contract for general liability insurance for the NRH20
waterpark to Key and Piskuran /Lexington Insurance in the total amount of $41,838 plus
$5,000 for certification fee for the policy term of 05.24.01 to 05.24.02. as recommended by
staff and authorize the City Manager to execute the policy agreement.
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INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL No. IR 2001 -062
Date: 5/14/01
iV Subject: NRH Air Quality Program
NRH was one of the first cities in the Metroplex to address air quality issues by developing our
Ozone Alert program in 1995. Each May through October season, since our program began,
various departments in the City have taken steps to reduce pollution from equipment, vehicles
and facilities in NRH. This year the name has been changed to Air Pollution Watch program to
coincide with EPA's nation wide program and you will see a change in the notifications that
come from TRNCC, using colors to indicate the levels of pollution on Air Pollution Warning and
Watch days.
This year, with the Metroplex facing serious air quality issues involving the activation of the
Strategic Implementation Plan, we are taking the following steps to help in the fight to improve
our air quality.
• NRH Clean Air Super Stars Employee Incentive Program
We have put together an NRH Clean the Air Committee, which has taken a proactive stance
and developed an employee incentive plan, "NRH Clean Air Super Stars." The program
is set up to encourage our employees to take action steps to help reduce pollution in NRH
and be rewarded with chances to win prizes for their continued efforts throughout the 6
month season. We have modeled this program on a successful one in Fort Worth. NRH
Super Stars program will encourage employees to take the lead in N.E. Tarrant County and
set an excellent example for our citizens as well as surrounding cities. Please see attached
flyer for program details.
Air Pollution WatchNVarning Program:
As mentioned above, the program name and notification system has been updated to
coincide with EPA's national program. The new notification system is based upon colors to
indicate the levels of pollution expected on Warning/Watch days. The notification system
remains in place, with e-mail and fax notifications coming on the afternoon before each
designated day. Through grant funds from TXU, we were able to update our current
Ozone Alert signs and add Quick Tips to the 3 newest signs letting people know what they
can do to reduce pollution. We currently have 14 signs, 7 of which are operated by private
businesses and 7 by city employees at public facilities. Please see attached "Do Your
Share for Cleaner Air" sheet for explanation of new color -coded system.
• Flyers for BISD Schools:
N.E.E.T. has arranged with BISD to place specially designed flyers explaining the new
color -coded system to children in all BISD schools. We are working with N.E.E.T. to help
distribute these flyers before school is out for the year so that children will.know what they
can do to help clear the air in their communities. Please see attached flyer.
Respectfull Submitted:
Pam Burney, Environ Director
ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
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Employees taking one of the following actions on an Air Pollution Watch /Warning
day may enter to win a perk. Two names will be drawn each month. In
addition, a drawing for the super star prizes will be held at the end of July and
at the end of October.
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-i�r Sign up for Direct Payroll Deposit
-i�r Complete Carpool Survey
,i�x Carpool /vanpool
i�x Own Low Emissions Vehicle (LEV)
Bring Sack Lunch
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Lunches
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Ride Your Bike to Work
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$100.00 Gift Certificate
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$100.00 Gift Certificate
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should avoid prolonged outdoor exertion; everyone else should limit prolonged
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should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.
Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
No health impacts are expected within this range.
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Announcements and Information
May 14, 2001
Announcements
The Business Appreciation Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, May 15 at the
Birdville Fine Arts Complex. The luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.m.
NRH2O opens on Saturday, May 19th. Come join the fun and see the newest slide, the
Purplepalooza!
The new cultural arts event, "A Lotta Night Music Concert Series," will be hosting Me
and My Monkey on Friday, May 25. The concerts are free and held at 7:00 p.m. at
Green Valley Park, 7701 Smithfield Road. Call 817 - 427 -6600 for information.
City offices will be closed on May 28th for the observation of Memorial Day. Trash
service will not be provided yet will resume the next day.
City Council meeting has been rescheduled from its regular Monday meeting time to
Tuesday, May 29th due to the Memorial Day holiday. The meeting will begin at 7:00
p.m. at City Hall.
Information
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May 19 -20
Fort Worth USTA Ladies Playoffs
Richland Tennis Center
817- 427 -6680
May 19
Critter Connection
North Hills Mall
10:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m.
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
City of North Richland Hills, Texas
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Prepared By:
Dunkin, Sefko, & Associates, Inc.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Purpose 1
Existing Land Use Characteristics 1
The Future Land Use Plan 5
Proposed Strategic Planning Areas 11
The Thoroughfare Plan 16
Implementation Strategy 19
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PURPOSE
The City of North Richland Hills completed their most recent Comprehensive Land Use Plan in
June of 19921. The updated Future Land Use Plan and Thoroughfare Plan should be included
within the current Comprehensive Plan as an addendum, and should be incorporated into any
new Comprehensive Plan process, whenever that is undertaken. Two major factors have
contributed to the need for these updated elements of the Comprehensive Plan: the extensive
local growth experienced by the City in recent years, and the regional growth that has greatly
impacted the City, especially within the Loop 820 corridor. The primary purposes of North
Richland Hill's this update are: to guide future development in a manner consistent with the
City's objectives, and to determine potential land uses for the City of North Richland Hills. It
should be noted that the updated Future Land Use Plan does not directly affect existing zoning
on any property within the City, but could affect how future zoning requests will be considered
based on the updated Comprehensive Plan. In addition, the Future Land Use Plan is intended
to be a short -term (8- to 10 -year) guideline to help the Planning & Zoning Commission and City
Council consider various development - related decisions in the future; it is also intended to
provide a framework for areas that are in need of special strategic initiatives.
The Future Land Use Plan and Thoroughfare Plan elements are perhaps the most important
Comprehensive Plan elements, due to the fact that they are intended to provide overall
guidance to areas that are vacant, as well as to areas that have already developed and need
specific enhancement action. It is, therefore, essential to clearly identify areas of the City
wherein the different types of future land uses are most appropriate and best suited, the
amount of land that should be allocated for each type, and the means by which people are able
to access these land uses. Several existing characteristics of the City will be outlined for the
purpose of creating a context for the updated Future Land Use Plan; specific elements of the
updated Future Land Use Plan will then be discussed, as are areas identified as being strategic
in nature. Specific recommendations regarding the Thoroughfare Plan are also included.
EXISTING LAND USE CHARACTERISTICS
At the time the City adopted the 1992 Comprehensive Land Use Plan, approximately 47 percent
of the land within the City was classified as vacant or undeveloped. A very small percentage of
the land use was nonresidential, with approximately 23 percent classified as commercial,
industrial, public, or parks /open spaces. The majority of the developed land area consisted of
residential land uses, 70 percent of which was single - family residential. The land use
characteristics, as they existed at the time of the 1992 Comprehensive Land Use Plan, are shown
within Table 1.
Prepared by the Planning and Zoning Commission of North Richland Hills, with assistance by Planning Resources Group, in
June of 1992.
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TABLE 1
Existing Land Use -1991
City of North Richland Hills, Texas
(1) Approximately 6,202 acres.
(2) Approximately 11,708 acres.
(3) Based on a population of 47,483 people, estimated within the 1992 Comprehensive Plan.
(4) Representative of duplexes and townhomes.
Source: Based upon Table 5.1, Comprehensive Land Use Plan, City of North Richland Hills, Texas, approved
in June, 1992.
Between 1992 and 1999, the North Central Texas Council of Governments estimated that the
population of North Richland Hills had increased by approximately 7,367 people, to a total
population of almost 55,000 people. This rate of growth warranted a parcel -by- parcel land use
survey2 during the process of updating the Future Land Use Plan, and the results of this survey
are shown graphically on Plate 1 and within Table 2. In comparing the percentages of land
used for each type of land use, it is apparent that there are few differences between 1991 and
1999. One significant fact to consider is that the information pertaining to the number of acres
used per 100 persons seems to reflect that the City of North Richland Hills is increasing slightly
in terms of overall land use intensity. Specifically, the number of acres per 100 persons in 1999
was approximately 24.82, compared to approximately 21.7 in 1999. The major difference,
however, lies in the percentage of vacant land, or land that is available for development, that
now exists. As previously mentioned, approximately 47 percent of the total land within the City
was vacant in 1991, compared to just over 24 percent in 1999.
This survey was conducted and completed in 1999 by Dunkin, Sefko & Associates, Inc.
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Percent of
Percent of
Number of
Land Use Category
Acres
Developed
Total Land(2)
Acres Per 100
Lando)
People(3)
Residential Use
4,778
77.04%
40.81%
10.06
Single - Family
4,344
70.04%
37.10%
9.15
Moderate Density(4)
154
2.48%
1.32%
0.32
High Density
221
3.56%
1.89%
0.47
Manufactured Home
59
0.95%
0.50%
0.12
Parks /Open Space
295
4.76%
2.52%
0.62
Public /Semi -Public
384
6.19%
3.28%
0.81
Commercial
581
9.37%
4.96%
1.22
Industrial
164
2.64%
1.40%
0.35
Total Developed
6,202
100.00%
52.97%
13.06
Vacant /Undeveloped(3)
5,506
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47.03%
11.76
WITHIN CITY LIMITS
11,708
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100.00%
24.82
(1) Approximately 6,202 acres.
(2) Approximately 11,708 acres.
(3) Based on a population of 47,483 people, estimated within the 1992 Comprehensive Plan.
(4) Representative of duplexes and townhomes.
Source: Based upon Table 5.1, Comprehensive Land Use Plan, City of North Richland Hills, Texas, approved
in June, 1992.
Between 1992 and 1999, the North Central Texas Council of Governments estimated that the
population of North Richland Hills had increased by approximately 7,367 people, to a total
population of almost 55,000 people. This rate of growth warranted a parcel -by- parcel land use
survey2 during the process of updating the Future Land Use Plan, and the results of this survey
are shown graphically on Plate 1 and within Table 2. In comparing the percentages of land
used for each type of land use, it is apparent that there are few differences between 1991 and
1999. One significant fact to consider is that the information pertaining to the number of acres
used per 100 persons seems to reflect that the City of North Richland Hills is increasing slightly
in terms of overall land use intensity. Specifically, the number of acres per 100 persons in 1999
was approximately 24.82, compared to approximately 21.7 in 1999. The major difference,
however, lies in the percentage of vacant land, or land that is available for development, that
now exists. As previously mentioned, approximately 47 percent of the total land within the City
was vacant in 1991, compared to just over 24 percent in 1999.
This survey was conducted and completed in 1999 by Dunkin, Sefko & Associates, Inc.
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TABLE 2
Existing Land Use -1999
City of North Richland Hills, Texas
(1) Approximately 6,881.8 acres.
(Z) Approximately 11,911.7 acres.
(3) Based on a population of 54,850 people, an estimate made by the North Central Texas Council of
Governments as of 1/1/99.
(4) Includes approximately 65 acres of golf course and theme park acreage.
Source: Dunkin, Sefko & Associates, Inc.
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Percent of
Percent of
Number of
Land Use Category
Acres
Developed
Total
Acres Per
Lando)
Land(z)
100 People(3)
Residential Use
4,837.8
70.30%
40.61%
8.82
Single- Family
4,363.4
63.40%
36.63%
7.96
Duplex
96.5
1.40%
0.81%
0.02
Townhome
25.6
0.37%
0.21%
0.05
Multi- Family
305.0
4.43%
2.56%
0.56
Manufactured Home
47.3
0.69%
0.40%
0.09
Parks /Open Space(4)
351.6
5.18%
3.01%
0.52
Public /Semi- Public
603.0
8.89%
5.16%
1.28
Office
89.7
1.30%
0.75%
0.16
Retail
472.6
6.87%
3.97%
0.86
Commercial
258.7
3.76%
2.17%
0.47
Industrial
84.5
1.23%
0.71%
0.15
Under Construction
26.7
0.39%
0.22%
0.05
Vacant Building
57.3
0.83%
0.48%
0.10
Open Storage
2.3
0.03%
0.02%
0.00
Total Developed
6,784.2
100.00%
58.06%
12.41
Right -of -Way
1,958.3
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16.44%
3.57
Easements
79.9
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0.67%
0.15
Railroads
67.7
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0.57%
0.12
Lake /Water
15.9
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0.13%
0.03
Vacant /Undeveloped(3)
2,780.0
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23.79%
5.30
WITHIN CITY LIMITS
11,686.0
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100.00%
21.58
(1) Approximately 6,881.8 acres.
(Z) Approximately 11,911.7 acres.
(3) Based on a population of 54,850 people, an estimate made by the North Central Texas Council of
Governments as of 1/1/99.
(4) Includes approximately 65 acres of golf course and theme park acreage.
Source: Dunkin, Sefko & Associates, Inc.
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THE FUTURE LAND USE PLAN
The land uses that develop in the future, as well as the maintenance and viability of those that
currently exist, will shape the character and feel of North Richland Hills as it reaches its
ultimate capacity. The Future Land Use Plan is graphically depicted on Plate 2, and the number
of acres and percentage of land allocated for each proposed land use is shown in Table 3. The
recommendations made herein regarding future land use are the result of numerous workshops
and meetings with the City Council and the Planning & Zoning Committee. Several key
elements have been used to determine the land use configuration recommended within this
Future Land Use Plan, including compatibility with existing land uses, compatibility with
proposed land uses, locational criteria, and aesthetic criteria.
TABLE 3
Future Land Use
City of North Richland Hills, Texas
Land Use Category
Acres
Percent of Total Land
Residential Use
5,557.0
47.55%
Low Density
5,059.0
43.29%
Medium Density
124.0
1.06%
High Density
351.0
3.00%
Manufactured Home
23.0
0.20%
Parks /Open SpaceM
862.0
7.38%
Public /Semi- Public
654.0
5.60%
Office
242.0
2.07%
Neighborhood Service
244.0
2.09%
Retail
1,158.0
9.91%
Town Center
363.0
3.11%
Commercial
292.0
2.50%
Industrial
208.0
1.79%
Right- of- Way(2)
1,958.3
16.76%
Easements(2)
79.9
0.68%
Railroads(2)
67.7
0.58%
Total Acreage Within the City
11,686.0
100.00%
(1) Includes approximately 81 acres of golf course, theme park, and lake acreage.
(2) Estimated at the same amount as currently exists; this is likely to increase slightly as development occurs.
Source: Dunkin, Sefko & Associates, Inc.
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The following discussion outlines the different types of land uses that are recommended for
North Richland Hill's updated Future Land Use Plan. It should be noted that several of these
are new designations of land use3, intended to give North Richland Hills more specific guidance
as it reaches its build -out configuration. All of the land uses discussed, especially
nonresidential land uses, should have design standards attached to them to ensure that new
development makes a positive contribution to the character of the City; these standards should
be implemented through the zoning ordinance and adopted policy.
Residential Land Uses 1 5,557 acres . 47.6 percent of total acreage
Residential land use designates areas used for residential dwelling units and related
accessory buildings. Residential land use is the predominate use within the City currently,
and this is expected to continue. This type of land use can be further delineated into the
following residential categories:
LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL 1 5,059 acres . 43.3 percent of total acreage
This use is intended to provide for traditional, low density single- family detached
dwelling units. Of the residential categories, the low density category accounts for a
majority of the residential acres in North Richland Hills at the present time (refer to
Table 2). The Future Land Use Plan proposes that this trend continue, with much of
the remaining vacant land recommended for this use.
MEDIum DENSITT RESIDENTIAL 1 124 acres .1.1 percent of total acreage
This use is intended to provide for medium density attached dwelling units such as
duplex units and townhomes. There are currently few areas of the City that are used
for medium density residential land use. The Future Land Use Plan recommends
that the City maintain its existing percentage of land allocated for this type of land
use; in situations where office uses are shown as buffering elements to low density
residential areas, or where retail uses serve as transition elements to low density
residential areas, additional medium density uses may be considered as a part of a
mixed -use development proposal. It should also be noted that opportunities for this
type of use do exist within the area designated for the Town Center.
The 1992 Comprehensive Land Use Plan utilized 4 residential and 4 nonresidential land use types; the 1999 updated Future Land
Use Plan utilizes 4 residential and 8 nonresidential land use types.
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HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL 1 351 acres . 3.0 percent of total acreage
This use is intended to provide for high density residential development, such as
traditional apartment -type units with multiple- family attached living complexes. As
with medium density uses, it is recommended that the City maintain its existing
percentage of high density residential land uses. This type of land use is also
permitted within the Town Center area.
MANUFACTURED HOUSING 123 acres . 0.2 percent of total acreage
This use is intended to provide areas for moderately high- density development of
HUD Code manufactured homes, constructed to a standard recognized by the Texas
Manufactured Housing Act. Areas for this type of land use are located throughout
North Richland Hills.
Office Land Uses 242 acres . 2.1 percent of total acreage
Office land use designates areas used for professional and organizational office needs, e.g.,
administrative, doctors, dentists, real estate, architects, accountants, secretarial service, etc.;
office uses are intended to be designed in a manner that is compatible with residential land
uses. The Future Land Use Plan recommends areas for new office land uses along several
major roadways within North Richland Hills (Davis Boulevard, Precinct Line Road, etc.),
and proposes office uses for buffering purposes to protect the integrity of residential land
uses, especially where residential land uses are located in close proximity to major
roadways.
Neighborhood Service Land Uses 1 244 acres . 2.1 percent of total acreage
Neighborhood service land use designates areas used for limited or light retail activity, such as
service establishments and small stores, at specified major roadway intersections near
residential areas to serve neighborhoods in close proximity. As are office land uses,
neighborhood service uses are intended to be designed in a manner that is compatible with
residential land uses. Uses that may be appropriate in such areas include small grocery
stores, pharmacies, personal service shops (e.g., hair salons, dry cleaners, tailors, florists,
etc.), day care centers, medical /dental and general offices, banks /financial institutions,
small restaurants and cafes, a convenience store, and related establishments. Similar to
office uses, the Future Land Use Plan recommends that neighborhood service uses be
utilized as buffer areas for residential land uses located close to major roadways.
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Retail Land Uses I 1,158 acres . 9.9 percent of total acreage
Retail land use areas are intended to provide for a variety of retail trade, personal and
business services and establishments. The Future Land Use Plan recommends that these
types of land uses be located along the frontage of major thoroughfares, primarily for easy
accessibility and good visibility. These thoroughfares include Loop 820, Rufe Snow Drive,
Davis Boulevard, Precinct Line Road, and Grapevine Highway.
Town Center District 1 363 acres . 3.1 percent of total acreage
The Town Center land use designation directly relates to the Town Center Zoning District.
The Town Center is intended to establish development standards to promote a sustainable,
high quality, mixed use development scenario that provides the opportunity for many uses
typically associated with a city's "Town Center ".
The Town Center is comprised of the Neighborhood Edge, Neighborhood General, Neighborhood
Center and Neighborhood Core. Each sub -zone provides for a gradient of development and
use intensity. The Edge Zone is comprised almost exclusively of single- family houses. The
General Zone primarily consists of single- family with the opportunity for limited office use
in a house. The Neighborhood Center and Neighborhood Core Zones allow for a mix of
uses, including residential and nonresidential uses in the same building. All the
components of each zone - the buildings, the streets, and the public spaces - are scaled for
that zone in an effort to create and sustain an integrated living environment.
Commercial Land Uses 1 292 acres . 2.5 percent of total acreage
The commercial land use designation delineates areas intended for a variety of commercial
uses including automobile related services, retail trade, and business services
establishments with outside storage, display and sales. Outside uses /storage areas are
required to be buffered from residential uses and public views. The Future Land Use Plan
recommends that commercial land uses be concentrated within the most heavily traveled
corridors of the City, specifically along Loop 820, Davis Boulevard (in close proximity to
Loop 820), Industrial Park Boulevard (in close proximity to Rufe Snow Drive), and near
Grapevine Highway (in the southern portion of North Richland Hills).
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Industrial Land Use I 208 acres .1.8 percent of total acreage
Industrial land use designates areas intended for a range of heavy commercial, assembly,
warehousing, manufacturing and service -type uses. The major concentration of industrial
uses is recommended adjacent to the proposed Dart Rail location and Industrial Park
Boulevard, in the western area of North Richland Hills. Another smaller area
recommended for industrial use is located adjacent to the proposed Dart Rail location and
Davis Boulevard, in the central area of the City.
Public/Semi-Public Land Use 1 654 acres . 5.6 percent of total acreage
The Public /Semi- Public land use designation is intended to permit non -profit activities of an
educational, religious, governmental or institutional nature. Schools, churches, hospitals,
governmental buildings, fire stations and water towers would be considered Public /Semi-
Public areas. Notable areas used for public /semi - public purposes include the North
Richland Hills City Hall /Police Station, the two high schools, Richland High School and
Birdville High School, and Tarrant County College.
Parks /Open Space Land Use I 862 acres . 7.4 percent of total acreage
The Parks /Open Space land use designation is provided to identify all public parks, golf
courses, trail systems, open spaces and flood -prone areas. The City of North Richland Hills
has an exceptional park system that is key to the quality of life its residents are able to
enjoy. In furthering the City's park system, it is recommended that additional land be set
aside as the local population continues to grow. Specific recommendations (which are
graphically shown on Plate 2) include 1) a network of parks and open spaces along Little
Bear Creek, 2) an additional park near the proposed Dart Rail line and multi- family area,
adjacent to Loop 820, and 3) the expansion of existing parks, including Cross Timbers Park
in the northern part of the City and Fossil Creek Park in the southern part of the City. The
Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan, adopted in January of 2000, is supported by
the Comprehensive Plan update in terms of encouraging additional neighborhood,
community and regional parks, as well as bikeways and trail systems.
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The City should utilize the Future Land Use Plan update and the associated policies in this
report to further establish the general pattern of development within North Richland Hills. This
pattern of development should be implemented through adopted policies, enacted ordinances,
and recognized guidelines (as appropriate). This Future Land Use Plan provides a context for
this pattern through a general description of land use categories and explanation of key
components of the Plan. It is important to note that the Future Land Use Plan is not the City's
official zoning map. Rather, it is a guide to decision making in the context of the City's future
land use patterns. The Future Land Use Plan should be used consistently and updated as
needed, as North Richland Hills continues in its tradition of coordinated, quality development
over time.
PROPOSED STRATEGIC PLANNING AREAS
The Strategic Planning Areas include properties that may be appropriate for land use changes
under certain guidelines or strategies. These areas also include adjacent areas that may be
affected by land use changes. The boundaries shown on the Plan should not be interpreted as
specific ownership lines; rather, the intent is that they are general in nature. Examples of these
general boundaries exist along Loop 820 where a 1,000 -foot line is drawn parallel to the freeway
frontage. Another example is along South Grapevine Highway where boundaries are shown
parallel to that roadway as well.
The Strategic Planning Areas, shown on Plate 3, will require further study and development of
specific guidelines before future development could occur. The Planning & Zoning
Commission and City Council will develop strategies in these areas for long -term decisions not
specifically identified on the Future Land Use Plan Map (refer to Plate 2). These areas include:
• Freeway Business District,
• South Grapevine Highway Planning Area,
Smithfield Conservation District,
• North Precinct Line Transition Area, and
• Denton Highway Transition Area.
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The Strategic Planning Areas will require further study and development of
specific guidelines before future development could occur. The Planning
& Zoning Commission and Clty Council will develop strategies In these
areas for long term decisions not Specifically Identified on the Land Use Map.
FREEWAY BUSINESS DISTRICT - City leaders mcognlze that with the motor
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of Me Metroplex will come a more dense and urban use of land along Mesa
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NORTH PRECINCT LINE TRANSITION AREA - This area Includes deep rural estate
lots that backup to single family residential but are directly south of the North Tarrant
parkway cormremlal area. This area could develop as traditional single family or
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Freeway Business District
City leaders recognize that with the major improvements of Loop 820 and Airport Freeway and
the growth and development of the Metroplex will come a more dense and urban use of land
along these major freeways. The Freeway Business District should include a transition plan for
promoting changes in this area to mid -rise offices, entertainment, hotels and large retail and
service facilities serving a regional customer base. Traditional residential uses directly adjacent
to denser commercial growth should be screened and buffered with significant landscaping and
masonry walls. The transition of land uses along the freeway should require a minimum
commitment of 25 acres of land in order to: minimize curb cuts, provide for shared access, and
provide logical geographic development of the area. This is also encouraged in order to avoid
piecemeal development patterns and negative impacts on existing neighborhoods. Specifically,
the City should take the following initiatives:
• Continue to encourage business retention and expansion. A redevelopment plan should
be prepared for sites along the freeway frontage as well as areas that will transition into
existing neighborhoods.
• Develop a marketing plan to identify target industries for the freeway corridor.
• Develop a detailed study to determine future access along the freeway frontage.
• Continue to coordinate expansion plans with TxDOT.
• Minimize conflicts between residential and non - residential land uses in order to protect
property values and the interests of both.
• Provide for transitions in scale and density between residential areas and the freeway
frontage to facilitate neighborhood stability.
• Encourage retail and business infill development within this existing retail corridor.
• Develop initiatives to address improving the gateways along Loop 820 into the City.
• Investigate the potential for the long -term redevelopment of the Richland Terrace,
Richaven, Richland Oaks, Woodcrest and Richland Heights neighborhoods. Assist any
residential neighborhood in achieving a buy out plan for redevelopment purposes.
South Grapevine Highway Planning Area
Grapevine Highway served as one of the original highways in the area linking communities
and serving as the primary retail and commercial support in the 1950's '60's and 70's. Much of
the major retail and commercial businesses moved out of the area in the 1980's and '90's.
Growth and redevelopment are beginning to occur in this area. However, some vacant and
transitional commercial areas are in need of enhanced programs for bringing about basic
building code and aesthetic compliance. An ongoing plan is needed to stimulate and enhance
this area. The transition of existing land uses should require a minimum commitment of five
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acres of land for a zoning request to be considered in order to: minimize curb cuts, provide for
shared access, and provide logical geographic development of the area. The minimum
commitment of five acres is also encouraged to avoid piecemeal development patterns and
negative impacts on existing neighborhoods. This area should be considered a reinvestment
zone with incentives for encouraging redevelopment. The redevelopment of the Richland Hills
Business Center should act as a catalyst for future development in the area and should set a
quality standard for such development. The South Grapevine Highway Planning Area
interfaces with the City of Richland Hills to the east and is a major entrance into the City.
Specifically, the City should take the following initiatives:
• Continue to encourage business retention and expansion. A redevelopment plan should
be prepared for sites along the Grapevine Highway as well as areas that will transition
into existing neighborhoods.
• Develop a marketing plan to identify target industries for the South Grapevine Area.
• Encourage reinvestment in this area through the development/ redevelopment of
government services such as a branch library and recreation facilities in this area.
• Continue a pro -active code enforcement program in this area.
• Minimize conflicts between residential and non - residential land uses in order to protect
property values and the interests of both.
• Encourage retail and business infill development within this existing retail corridor.
• Encourage shared access to reduce curb cuts onto South Grapevine Highway.
• Encourage proper maintenance and upgrading of businesses along the South Grapevine
Corridor.
• Encourage neighborhoods to participate in improving the look of their neighborhood.
• Develop initiatives to address improving the southern gateway into the City.
• Develop urban design standards for this district including parking, sidewalk,
streetscape and landscape standards. Preserve the unique character of this area.
Smithfield Conservation District
The Smithfield Conservation District includes properties along Smithfield Road and Main Street
both north and south of the railroad tracks. A zoning overlay district could be created to
encourage a particular development theme to conserve this area. Differing building materials,
antique lighting and varying streetscapes should be promoted. City Standards for building
materials, signs, lighting and landscaping could be altered to create a separate image and focus
for the Smithfield area. Mixed land uses could be encouraged for the Smithfield Area to
emphasize education and entertainment. The Smithfield Area should be identified as a prime
site for a future commuter rail stop with surrounding complementary uses. Specifically, the
City should take the following initiatives:
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♦ Continue to encourage business retention and expansion. A redevelopment plan should
be prepared for sites in the Smithfield Conservation District as well as areas that will
transition into existing neighborhoods.
♦ Develop a marketing plan and special economic incentives for the redevelopment of the
Smithfield Conservation Area.
♦ Perform a survey of historic resources in this area.
♦ Develop urban design standards for this district including parking, sidewalk,
streetscape and landscape standards. Preserve the unique character of this area.
♦ Continue a pro -active code enforcement program in this area.
♦ Minimize conflicts between residential and non - residential land uses in order to protect
property values and the interests of both.
♦ Encourage and promote pedestrian traffic in this area.
♦ Investigate opportunities for a future DART station in this area.
♦ Encourage maintenance and upgrading of businesses as well as historical significant
residential and nonresidential structures.
♦ Encourage neighborhoods to participate in improving the look of their neighborhood.
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This area includes deep rural estate lots that backup to single - family residential development,
but are directly south of the North Tarrant Parkway commercial area. This area could develop
as traditional single - family or include a mixed use development. The area represents a major
entrance into the City of North Richland Hills. The massing of property will be essential to the
proper development of this area, specifically a minimum commitment of five acres should be
required for consideration of a zoning change request in order to: minimize curb cuts, provide
for shared access, and provide logical geographic development of the area. The minimum
commitment of five acres is also encouraged to avoid piecemeal development patterns and
negative impacts on existing neighborhoods. The transition of existing land uses should require
a minimum commitment of five acres with five hundred feet of frontage on Precinct Line Road
for a zoning request to be considered. Conceptual plans will be required with traffic access and
land use considerations for the entire area. This transition area backs to the Thornbridge
neighborhood to the west and south. Specifically, the City should minimize conflicts between
residential and non - residential land uses in order to protect property values and the interests of
both, and should take the following initiatives:
♦ Develop initiatives to address improving this northern gateway into the City, which
could include development of urban design standards including parking, sidewalk,
streetscape and landscape standards.
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Denton Highway Transition Area
This area contains existing older single - family residences that front onto Denton Highway, U.S.
377, a major thoroughfare. A dental office exists on the northern tract in this area; it should set a
trend for the redevelopment of existing single - family homes. Properties along the west frontage
of Denton Highway, in Haltom City are changing uses to neighborhood services type uses.
Zoning and redevelopment of this area to office and retail uses will require a combination of a
minimum of two existing lots and the elimination of at least one driveway. A screening wall
will be required along the rear of this property from existing single - family residences. Dent
Road and Tourist Drive are major entrances to North Hills neighborhoods. Specifically, the
City should take the following initiatives:
Minimize conflicts between residential and non - residential land uses in order to protect
property values and the interests of both.
Protect neighborhood entrances along Dent Road and Tourist Drive from intensive retail
uses such as convenience stores and drive - through restaurants. Encourage office or light
retail development of these intersections. Encourage requests for Planned Development
zoning on these properties.
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The following list of amendments has been added to the City's Thoroughfare Plan, as shown on
Plate 4. For detailed information regarding the streets in the Town Center area, refer to the
North Richland Hills' Town Center Master Plan.
1. Tourist Drive - change designation from C2U to R2U.
2. Rufe Snow Drive (south of Loop 820) - change designation from M5U to M4U.
3. Loop 820 & Interchange with S.H. 121- revise to reflect new alignment.
4. Industrial Park Boulevard - revise alignment between Loop 820 and Boulder Drive per
Sam's project.
5. Rufe Snow Drive (north of Loop 820 to Hightower Drive) - change designation from
P613 to P7U.
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Ot 6. Rufe Snow Drive (from Hightower Drive to Bursey Road) — change designation from
P613 to MSU.
7. Industrial Park Boulevard (from Rufe Snow Drive to Tecnol Boulevard) - change
designation from R2U to C4U.
8. Holiday Lane (from Loop 820 to Mid -Cities Boulevard) - change designation from
M4U to C4U.
9. Holiday Lane (from Chapman Road to Starnes Road) - change alignment and change
designation from M4U to C4U.
10. John Autry Road - change designation from C2U to R2U.
11. North Tarrant Parkway -add ROW width notation of 200 feet.
12. Davis Boulevard - designation of P61) with 120 feet of right -of -way.
t > 13. Booth - Calloway Road (from Loop 820 to Bedford - Euless Road) - change designation
from C4U to R2U.
14. Smithfield Road East (from Davis Boulevard to Grapevine Highway) - revise this area
to reflect Town Center major roadways.
15. Simmons Drive (from Mid - Cities Boulevard to Martin Drive) - completely remove
Simmons Drive from this area.
16. Rumfield Road (from Eden Road to Precinct Line Road) - remove the markings for "no
pavement exists ".
17. Precinct Line Road - change designation from M6D to P7U and remove the markings
for "no pavement exists" at the far north end.
18. "Minimum Geometric Street Design Standards" table - add P7U designation.
19. Updated the base map with all current subdivision streets.
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20. Strummer Drive - change designation to M5U.
21. Newman Drive - eliminate C4U designation from Emerald Hills Way to Smithfield
Road East.
22. Guy Street - remove as public right -of -way.
23. Shady Grove Road - remove as public right -of -way between Davis Boulevard and
Precinct Line Road.
IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY
Following formal adoption of the updated Comprehensive Land Use Plan, a series of steps will
need to be taken to assure proper implementation. The following steps, studies and
recommendations are included as a general guideline for ongoing implementation of the
Comprehensive Plan.
Zoning Ordinance Conformance with the Comprehensive Plan
The new Future Land Use Plan Map (refer to Plate 2) has a more detailed delineation of land
use types than the previous plan including Land Use Designations for Office, Neighborhood
Services, Retail and Commercial. Bringing the existing zoning ordinance into conformance with
the Comprehensive Plan will require fine tuning and changes to the existing zoning ordinance
including reworking and renaming some of the zoning districts. The major changes will
include the following:
• Renaming the LR (Local Retail) zoning district to a new NS (Neighborhood Services)
zoning district.
• Renaming the C1 (Commercial) zoning district to a new R (Retail) zoning district.
• Renaming the C2 (Commercial) zoning district to a new C (Commercial) zoning district.
• Analysis of Industrial zoning districts to encourage job creation and cleaner and more
technical industrial uses.
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• Analysis of Medium Density Residential to encourage owner occupied, fee simple
townhouse residential development in transitional areas. Allowing townhouses as
appropriate uses adjacent to single- family sites in some areas when there is not a market
for commercial or office uses.
Strategy for Zoning Inconsistencies
The adoption of the new Comprehensive Plan creates some inconsistencies between the Future
Land Use Plan Map (Plate 2) and existing Zoning Map. Ongoing discussions and dialog will be
required to determine strategies for dealing with zoning inconsistencies.
Major Land Use Issues
As part of the Comprehensive Plan Update, several major land use issues were brought up
during discussions. Following are current issues that will require ongoing coordination and
further studies.
GATEWAr, CORRIDOR AND IMAGE STUDIES
The City Council continues to encourage improvement of the City's image and
enhancement of development standards throughout the city. An effective means for
presenting the city's image is to build or require aesthetic improvements to city
gateways and corridors. The continued development for improving gateways and
corridors will continue to be a high priority for the City of North Richland Hills.
These efforts should encourage participation by private interest groups on adjacent
properties in highly visible areas of the City.
DART AND COMMUTER RAIL SERVICE
The City Council continues to be interested in pursuing efforts for promoting
commuter rail service with a formal rail depot within North Richland Hills. While
these efforts may be a few years away, continued efforts for commuter rail service on
the Cotton Belt railroad should be encouraged.
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OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS
A key component of the Comprehensive Master Land Use Plan is the identification
of future open space within the community. Ongoing efforts have been made to
coordinate elements of the Master Park Plan with the Comprehensive Master Land
Use Plan with emphasis on the Little Bear Creek Corridor.
THOROUGHFARE PLAN IMPROVEMENTS
The City of North Richland Hills will experience dramatic changes with the freeway
improvements to N.E. Loop 820. An important aspect in bringing about a successful
transition will be the proper coordination and timing of freeway improvements with
affected properties and dealing with the traveling public. A detailed plan would
assure an effective transition of the N.E. Loop 820 improvements. Specific traffic and
access studies should also be considered on major intersections within the
community, including Rufe Snow Drive and N.E. Loop 820, Davis Boulevard and
Mid Cities Boulevard, Davis Boulevard and North Tarrant Parkway.
Ongoing Studies to Complement Strategic Planning Areas
The adoption of the Strategic Planning Areas will provide guidelines for long -term decisions
not specifically identified on the Future Land Use Plan Map. Ongoing studies will be needed to
give specific direction for encouraging and targeting development in these areas. Priorities for
future studies include the Freeway Business District, South Grapevine Highway Planning Area
and the Smithfield Conservation District.
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