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Home My WebLink AboutCC 2000-06-12 Agendas CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PRE-COUNCIL AGENDA JUNE 12,2000 - 5:45 PM For the Meeting conducted at the North Richland Hills City Hall - Pre-Council Chambers 7301 Northeast Loop 820. NUMBER ITEM ACTION TAKEN 1. Discuss Items from Regular June 12, 2000 City Council Meeting (5 Minutes) 2. IR 2000-077 Discuss Possible Change of Second Council Meeting in July (5 Minutes) 3. I R 2000-081 Discuss Results of Charter Rate Review (10 Minutes) 4. I R 2000-082 Discuss Citizen Involvement/Leadership Workshop (15 Minutes) 5. IR 2000-078 Discuss Forum Regarding "Commitment to Children" (10 Minutes) 6. IR 2000-080 Discuss Attending Trinity Railway Express Train Ride - June 26,4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (5 Minutes) 7. *Executive Session - The Council may enter into closed executive Session to discuss the following: a.) Deliberation Regarding Real Property as Authorized by Government Code §551.052 - Rufe Snow (15 Minutes) b.) Consultation with Attorney as Authorized by Government Code §551.071 - Davis v. City of North Richland Hills & et al (3 Minutes) 8. Adjournment - 6:50 pm -·-,·--·,·..-·...""'-··-----."'""'"--~-_"...._......,u~____.____~,_...._....__ 6/12/00 City Council Agenda Page 1 of 4 ~~t-. r,. ~ ~<'~·~s~ "-".~- ._ '-~~.,"" '_O.A._._. ".~'~...._._-.~..~.»-.'*....- ,~.,..~,,- >'"'..._..~... "'.- CITY OF NORTH'RICHLAND HILLS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA JUNE 12,2000 -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 427-6060 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. NUMBER ITEM ACTION TAKEN 1. Call to Order 2. Invocation - 3. Pledge of Allegiance Girls Scout 4. Special Presentations Proclamation - National Flag Week 5. Removal of Item(s) from the Consent Agenda 6/12/00 City Council Agenda Page 2 of 4 6. a. Minutes of the City Council Goal Setting Workshop April 28 - 29, 2000 b. Minutes of the Pre-Council Meeting May 22,2000 c. Minutes of the City Council Meeting May 22,2000 PU 2000-029 d. Authorize Contract with Badger Meter, Inc. for Purchase of Water Meters - Resolution No. 2000-039 PU 2000-030 e. Award Annual Contract for Miscellaneous Concrete Improvements to Barbara's Concrete - Resolution No. 2000-040 II Y. GN 2000-057 Youth Advisory Committee Year End Report 8. GN 2000-058 Authorize Council Ad Hoc Committee to Review and Recommend a Policy Regarding the Naming of Streets, Parks, Public Buildings and other Public Facilities - Resolution No. 2000-041 9. GN 2000-059 Appointments of Council Ad Hoc Committee to Review and Recommend a Policy Regarding the Naming of Streets, Parks,Public Buildings, and other Public Facilities 10. GN 2000-060 Approve Sidewalk Policy - Ordinance No. 2484 11. GN 2000-061 Suspending the Proposed Effective Date of the Proposed Rate Schedules of TXU Gas (TXU Lone Star Gas) - Resolution No. 2000-042 12. GN 2000-062 Approve Amendment to Civil Regulations on Part-Time Employees Ordinance No. 2485 13. PW 2000-018 Approve Change Order NO.1 in the Amount of $21,918 for Rufe Snow Drive, Section C (Hiç¡hlawn Terrace to Bursey Road to) 6/12/00 City Council Agenda Page )( of 4 $ 14. a) Citizens Presentation b) I nformation and Reports IR 2000-079 Regional and Local Water Supply; Current Conditions and Forecast 15. Adjournment ~'-- POSTED f..p/q /óó Date ---- ?t', 30 ILtvî 1~_ ~ ('" ,... ~ ~~SZ¡~J- 6/12/00 City Q9uncil Agenda Page ~ of 4 Lf P I.; INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL N IR 00- 077 o. -~ Date: T Subject: June 12, 2000 Possible Change of Second Council Meeting in July 2000 The regularly scheduled Council meetings for July are July 10 and July 24. Mayor Scoma will be unable to attend the July 24 meeting. Since there are five Monday's in July Council may wish to change the second meeting from July 24 to July 31. At this point changing the meeting from July 24 to July 31 would not be a problem from the standpoint of advertisements for public hearings for zoning cases. However, we will need to have a decision by the second meeting in June if Council desires to change the second meeting to July 31 so that we will have time to do proper advertisement. Staff requests direction as to whether to change the second meeting in July to July 31. Respectfully Submitted, Larry J. unningham City Manager [ ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL No. IR 00-081 ~ June 12,2000 T ::::~ct: Discuss Results of Charter Rate Review Staff has received the results of the review of the rates implemented by Charter in February 2000, which was conducted by C2 Consulting. C2 reviewed both rate increase forms filed by Charter, the form 1205 for installation and equipment charges and the form 1240 for charges for basic cable. As Council is aware, under FCC rules the City only has regulatory authority over basic rates, installation and equipment charges. The basic rate is the rate charged for reception of only the local channels, or those channels one could receive with an antennae. The City does not have authority to regulate rates for expanded basic service, premium service, or any other service provided by the company. The purpose of this report is provide you with an overview of the results, information on how to proceed, and receive input from Council with regard to how you wish to proceed. In the review of the installation and equipment charges, C2 found that Charter used an inappropriate basis on which to set the installation and equipment rates because they utilized fiscal year 1998 data (Charter's fiscal year runs January 1 to December 31). C2 found, and Charter confirmed, that the Company made a number of acquisitions since the close of 1998. As a result, the 1998 data is not representative of current operations. Charter filed with the City of Denton based on FY 1999 data in which the Company amended its filing to correct for the 1999 data. C2 recommends that the City adopt installation rates based on the filing with Denton that incorporates 1999 data. Adopting this form incorporates some additional installation charges that were not originally filed with our City (see table attached). These additional charges involve different charges for different types of cable installations, and incorporate charges for installation of the new digital service offered by Charter. Adopting the rates as recommended is a benefit to the customer because it insures they are not charged a higher, standard rate for service that Charter normally provides at a lower rate.. For example, it would insure that customers are charged $19.25 for installation of cable at a pre- wired home versus the $34.96 hourly service charge Charter filed. In addition, C2 recommends that we adopt the rates filed by Charter for the addressable and advanced analog converters, but that the City adopt lower rates than filed by Charter for the remote, standard converter, and digital converter rental (see table attached). C2 also recommends that the City require the company to provide information that is reflective of on-going operations with its future filings per FCC regulations. In regards to the basic rate charges, C2 found that Charter's basic rate as filed ($11.01) is reasonable. The maximum permitted rate is $11.35 but Charter chose to charge a rate of only $11.01. C2 recommends that the City adopt a maximum permitted rate of $11.35 affirming that the calculations made in the form 1240 are correct; however, Charter will only charge $11.01 for basic service. This basic service rate would be in effect until February 2001 when Charter files again. If you wish to proceed and adopt the rates as recommended by C2 Consulting per their f review of Charter's filings, the City Council would adopt an ordinance setting the maximum permitted rates as recommended by C2 Consulting. The ordinance would also include a requirement that Charter provide information that is reflective of on-going operations in future filings. The ordinance could also include a requirement that Charter refund the difference ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS -,'~ f'~" -- > ~ between the maximum permitted rates set by the City Council and the rates Charter implemented and began charging in February 2000. This refund would be from February 2000 until the date Charter implements the maximum rates set by the Council and would appear as a credit on the customer's bill. "- Staff recommends that the Council consider separate ordinances for the installation and equipment and basic rates respectively. This insures that each filing is dealt with separately, and that any issues with one filing do not affect the other filing. After Council adopts the maximum permitted rates, Charter has the right to appeal to the FCC. Ms. Cannady with C2 Consulting felt that Charter would not have any problems implementing the lower rates for equipment rental should the Council adopt those rates. However, she felt that Charter would be inclined to appeal any refund the Council might order because those rates were justified with the use of the fiscal year 1998 data, which is what Charter used to arrive at these rates. Should they choose to appeal, Charter would send written notice to the FCC within 30 days of Council's adoption of the ordinance. City staff would then be required to respond to the appeal within 15 days of Charter's notice of appeal to the FCC. The FCC then reviews the information and makes a decision on the issues. This could be a lengthy process, as the FCC has been known to take two to three years to render such decisions. "-, In summary, staff is requesting direction on the following: - Does the Council want to consider the basic rate charge and the installation and equipment charges in separate ordinances? With regard to installation and equipment rates, does the Council wish to adopt the maximum permitted rates as recommended by C2 Consulting per the table attached? If the Council wishes to adopt the$e rates, do you wish to require a refund to the customers of those rates where there will be a decrease (Le. remote rental and standard converter rates)? With regard to basic service rates, does the Council wish to adopt the maximum permitted rate of $11.35? We look forward to reviewing this information with you Monday. Respectfully submitted, p~ Paulette Hartman Administrative Assistant to the City Manager '-- Installation Charges: hourly service charge install - unwired homes - aerial install - unwired homes - underground install - prewired homes - reconnect install - additional connect - initial install - additional connect - separate digital install - aerial digital install - underground digital upgrade digital additional connect initial digital additional connect separate modem installation truck trip change in service tier Existing $26.81 nfa nfa nfa nfa nfa nfa nfa nfa nfa nfa nfa nfa $2.00 *As filed Recommended $34.96 nfa nfa nfa nfa nfa nfa nfa nfa nfa nfa nfa nfa $2.00 * Charter filed only for the establishment of hourly service charge to be applied to actual time spent in conducting installation activities. Charter is changing its methodology in 2000 to include a listing of maximum permitted charges for specific activities based on the HSC times standard timeframes to conduct such activities. Equipment Charges remote rental standard converter rental addressable converter rental advanced analog converter rental digital converter rental Existing $0.18 $1.19 $3.22 $3.43 nfa Regulated Cable Services basic service tier Existing $10.70 $20.35 $34.86 $45.04 $19.25 $10.86 $18.91 $55.21 $65.39 $41.30 $11.20 $20.61 $44.70 $15.18 $2.00 As filed Recommended $0.37 $0.18 $2.23 $1.19 $3.63 $3.63 $3.77 $3.77 $11.67 $8.80 As filed Recommended $11.01 $11.01 ~>" '~ INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL No. IR 00-082 ~ Date: T Subject: June 12, 2000 ~ NRH leadership ¡Involvement Program At the April 10, 2000 Pre-Council meeting Mayor Scoma discussed the possibility of having a meeting to invite citizens who want to have an opportunity to get involved in local government. He felt that this could be a way to broaden citizen participation and perhaps better inform interested citizens about the various responsibilities of boards and commissions as well as the City Council. It was suggested that the City conduct a leadership involvement program for citizens to learn of leadership opportunities in the City and receive information about city government operations. After discussion during this meeting, staff was directed to further explore options and feasibility of implementing a program of this type. Staff conducted research and found a broad range of leadership programs conducted by some cities in Texas. These programs range from basic and limited to comprehensive with a lengthy time commitment by the participants. The City of Allen, Texas has perhaps the most comprehensive program. (It is very similar in nature and format to the NE Chamber leadership Program.) The Allen program requires a commitment of one eight hour day per month for nine months (September - May, 72 hours), and covers such topics as consensus building, Justicellaw enforcement, health and human services, economic development, city government/communication, education, quality of life/arts. leadership Allen, as the program is called, is lead by community professionals and civic leaders. The sessions combine classroom instruction, panel discussions, on-site visits, and class interaction with session leaders. The class members also participate in a community service project. This program has specific requirements that- must be met by each participant, and involves an application and selection process conducted by an anonymous admissions committee. This program serves as a model for other programs around the state. Staff indicated that most leadership programs offer some variation of the Allen curriculum and requirements. Other more basic programs, such as that offered and conducted by the City of Grapevine, conduct an overview of municipal government including sessions on each city department, its operations and how to access the department. This program meets, approximately once a month from September through February for two to three hours in the evening. Most of the programs researched have specific criteria for acceptance into the program, an application and selection process, and classes are limited to 10 to 15 people. Some programs have more of a neighborhood focus while others include residents and the business community; however, all participants must have lived in the city for at least one year. ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS ii· .,,-- At the Pre-Council meeting ideas were offered to have "round table discussions" hosted by various Boards and Commissions and other ideas were to have town hall meetings to inform and educate citizens. A report was made to the City Council at the April 25, 2000 Pre-Council meeting and you indicated that you would like to look at two or three options for programs. We have attached copies of outlines from the City of Allen, NE Leadership and the City of Grapevine along with an overview of a Leadership Training Institute program from NLC and an overview and application from the City of Garland. It appears that any of these programs could be modified and conducted in North Richland Hills. The two primary issues would be the level of expectation the participants will have with regard to consideration for future appointments and involvement by the Council and the amount of staff time and resources the Council feels is appropriate to dedicate to such an endeavor. In other words, if a resident participates, he or she will most likely be expecting consideration for a future appointment to a board or commission. Therefore, Council may need to consider modifying its approach to appointments to boards and commissions. Options Council may want to consider: 1. Leadershio NRH - Full-blown annual citizen involvement/leadership program similar to the City of Allen and NEChamber with focus on entire community, not just city government. ~ 2. Less Formal Leadershio Proaram - Grapevine model - Modified approach from above, primarily focusing on city government (2 - 3 hours per month for 3 - 4 months learning about city government, departments, etc.; 15 - 20 citizens; city operations) 3. Annual Session - "Short Course" - Modification of 1 & 2 above with focus on city government and citizen boardS (2 sessions of 2 hours each to provide information and answer questions about roles, responsibilities of Mayor, Council and staff; a discussion, devoted to citizen boards and commissions - types, etc., selection process for boards and commissions; about 50 maximum attendance) 4. Town Hall Meetina I Round Tables - One, two (2) hour meeting with overview of city government, roles and responsibilities, how to get involved, then break up into 4 - 5 tables of boards and commissions for questions and answers. (Could provide for large group - 100 or so; very general information; not too much focus on leadership, just involvement) ',,--- In any of these options, we would need to publicize the program and provide at least four weeks ~o get the information out and get responses back. For the more comprehensive program, some method of selection will be needed. For the more general options, we will need to get some indication as to the size for planning purposes, so therefore a response will be needed. If the City Council is interested, staff can develop a specific program for consideration and solicit input from residents on their level of interest in such a program. Regardless of which option Council may want, the primary areas for such meetings would include an overview of the various City departments, functions and responsibilities of the Boards and Commissions, City Council authority and responsibility, comprehensive planning for the City and general demographic information on the past, present and future of North Richland Hills. Staff estimates that a minimum of four hours would be necessary to convey any meaningful information but that it would more likely take twelve hours or more to cover the necessary elements of a comprehensive program. ~. It is suggested that whatever program and option is selected that it commence in late Summer (August) or Fall (September - October) due to the amount of preparation time for such effort. If an involvement/leadership program is decided upon, it is staff's suggestion that Board and Commission appointments that expire in June, 2000 not be made until after the workshops or programs as there will be expectations for board appointments and hopefully opportunities to include "new" people into the system. We can review this in more detail during the pre-Council meeting and are prepared to move forward if you so desire. Respectfully submitted, ~C . w· Randy Shiflet Deputy City Manager "- Estimated Timeline Proqram Develooment 4 - 8 weeks for staff preparation, depending on option selected. Publicitv 4 weeks minimum - Printing and distribution of informational brochures. Distribution method will impact this timeline, i.e. newsletter, utility bill, direct mailer, etc. Selection / Size 2 weeks minimum - Formal process to review applications and determine make- up of participants. Notification 2 weeks minimum - Contact all participants and notify them of selection to the program and beginning date. NeN Page 2 . http://www.allenchamber.orglleadership.htm /' t 11¡~1( Developing leaders for a Better Allen Would you like to find out more about Class Xl's Heart of Allen project? Home Founded in 1989, Leadership Allen is a nine month human development program designed to train and encourage Allen business people and residents to take an active role in detennining the future of Allen. The objective of the program is to develop a heightened sense of community awareness, involvement and leadership. Program Each month, from September through May, participants spend an eight hour day covering such topics as: · Consensus Building · Justice/Law Enforcement · Health & Human Services · Economic Development · City Government/Communication · Education · Quality of Life/Arts Led by community professionals and civic leaders, the sessions combine classroom instruction, panel discussions, on-site visits and class interaction with session leaders. Classes are designed to: · Increase awareness of current and future civic challenges · Acquaint participants with various leadership roles within the community · Develop personal strategies and skills needed to be a positive contributor to meeting future challenges Class members will also participate in a community service project chosen by the class. Depending on the complexity of the project, this could require additional c lass/ commi ttee meetings. Req uiremen ts lof3 4/21/20003:52 PM Ne'N Page 2 http://www.allenchamber.org/leadership.htm · Complete 80 hours of scheduled classroom/field work · Maximum 12 hours of approved make-up work · Candidates absent for more than 12 hours are dropped from roster · Any candidate dropped will be eligible to re-apply · No partial credit given for any previous year's class activity Partici pan ts Any qualified individual who wants to become more informed about and active within the community is encouraged to apply. To qualify, applicants must: · Be at least 21 years of age · Live or work in the Allen area for at least one year · Commit one day a month for 9 months · Complete an official Leadership Allen application (available at the Allen Chamber of Commerce) Tuition is charged to cover materials, speakers and meals. Each participant will be required to pay $100 of the $300 tuition fee. The remaining balance may be paid by the participant, an employer or a sponsor. A limited amount of tuition assistance is available through the Leadership Allen Alumni Association. A maximum of 15 participants will be chosen by an anonymous admissions committee. Announcements of participants will be made in August. Alumni Upon completion of the program, each graduate is eligible for membership in the Leadership Allen Alumni Association. Organized by past participants, the Alumni Association was formed to continue the ongoing process of leadership development and to serve as a community resource group. Leadership Allen Grads say. . . "This program is an excellent way to gain knowledge of our city and heighten one's awareness of leadership roles. By participating in Leadership Allen, one will become part of a confident leadership network that will help guide Allen into the future." Worley Stein -- AISD Board Member "Each month Leadership Allen offers participants a new learning opportunity. But the most important element of the program is the community service project. Of course, team building and camaraderie rank high on the list of accolades also." Sharon Hamner Brazeal-- Former City Council Member "The benefits of completing the Leadership Allen program are realized by both the graduate and the City of Allen. Each will benefit from the experience gained, the insight into local government, the political process, as well as exposure to numerous civic and social organizations that make up our community. Leadership Allen can provide the graduate an opportunity to become a participant in these processes that ultimately shape the future of Allen and its residents. Your involvement is one gift to 200 4/21/20003:52 PM Ne'Y Page 2 300 http://www.allenchamber.org/leadership.htm Allen that only YOU can give." Ross Obermeyer -- Planning and Zoning Commissioner Designed by World Wide Deb Send mail to the AlIeìY61hallt'.bti6iUo.-.........J ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 1on@allenchamber.or¡:. Web Site donated & maintained by Pisces Solutions. Inc. Chamber computers maintained by Callahan & Associates. Send mail to Web master with questions or comments about this web site. 4/21120003:52 PM 20 sled 4~!~ 4¡JON !O ~¡!~-Ol -WOJ~ WdEE:20 OO-lO-unr p ^!S~S ERSHIP NORTHEAST LEADERSHIP NORTHEAST 1999-2000 CLASS Now ae epting applications through July 10, 2000 (c1ass size is limited) Who would be efit from Leadershi Northeast? * yone that would perform their j?b better by knowing more about sources in Northeast Tarrant CoUnty ew employees that know little to nothing about our community etc:ran employees fowners/managers that need to get out oftheÍ1' fox hole otential and futurç lèooers of our community * . ... 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"'< !E. ¡¡¡ ... 6117 -....: 90 &Bed eI4~!~ 4~JON !O ~~!~-O¡ I-WOJ ~ Wd££:ZO OO-lO-unr ~8^!9~9~ ; LEADERSH~ NdRTIIEASt , Applioatio ~IConkµitment ~ 1. For persons who desire to develop leadership skills and ~ becÓme more Jowledgeable about Northeast Tarrant County..';1s opportunities and allongcs. J 2. For persons who are committed to improving the quality ~flifein North t Tarrant County and to a sincere, Pfsonat involvement in shaping its future. I , ~ N6cM(First, Middle. Last) \ ¡ Nickname , HomcAddress , I I , Home Telephone i I Years In Area D8.b!ofBirtb -, Mtic I Fc:m41e " , ¡, &nployçr I Date Employed 'Susinoss ~ ï i Title supel'\lisor Work "Telephone Fax Number $;¡¡¡¡ , , Edu.., _ AI Name ofCollege(s) I LoGaiionlo DaœsAttendcd (Fromffo) DegreclMajor , ExtracUIricular ActivitieslSpc:çìal Honol'lllA YUds ror Leødet"ship aad Academic Perfonnaoce ! I ~ f I ¡ . , EMPLOYMENT ImmemR . Address Telephone: ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTl'Vl res _ Please list in order of imponanc:e to you emy cÎvic. professional, religious or social or aniuti ns of which you are or have been a memb r. Oraani:zs.dons ' Date of Membership Hi¡hest osition Held ~. Estimate the amount of time you co nmit each month to community, civic. professional and other.organizations and activities. tumber of ours: 90 8J!d 4~!~ 4¡JON lO ~¡!~-Ol ,-WOJ~ Wd££:ZO OO-LO-unr ^!S:lS W" - 10 you hope to gain from yo Leadership Northeast experie ce? ======--=-=--=±::..-=--=-~=--===--=--=-.::::==. --- ---_.. -- -----------.-..------------------.. --------.......-------------- ....--- - ---------.........--------------- -.--------------....-----.........--- --..-------------.------------..----------------- --- --..--. .... In your opinion, what are the two ost pressing problems facmg No east Tarrant County today and what recommendations w uld yo have r reaching a solution? -----.-------------------.-. -------.-----..---------..-.-....-------------...------ ----------..-.-.-........--...---- ...---------..-...-..----............ ----------.--------...---------- --------------.........~----_..._-------.._...-._----------- ------ - -------.-..-...------------- .....-----.....-..--..--------.. ....------..---.---.--.-----------.........---------- DYes To graduate from Leadership N percentage ofthe meetings do y 100% Do you wish to apply for a parti 1 scholarship? east, attendance at the two ay retreat and 80% of the meetings is MANDATO believe you will be able to end? 90-100% 80-90% Learl"""Ship Northeast is plann che" __ ' to participate. --------------- ---------------------- YEARjOMMITMENT . o be a learning experience. ,heref~ ,reqUin!s lb. fullowing commitments on t e part I fthos ----------------- PARTICIPANT 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Attendance at the two d y retreat is MANDATORY. Attendance at the nine onthly meetings and a limited number of outside hours. Anyone absent &om ma than two of the meetings will nat receive certificate of completion. No refunds will be mad after the first fannal session. . Tuition fee for Leaders p Northeast is $475.00. Tuition fee must be paid in full by July 31, 2000. Employers must agree t give partioidants leave time or scheduled sessions. Applicants agree to in from IUn¿~ng for public. 0 cc; du 'ng the course of Leadership Northeast unless their position. . I ' e awarded to those particip wh (¡()mplctç the; program by fulfilling the above ommitment$. they rbign I ~~~l~~:~ ~~~~_u~~ _ _ _ _ _ _ _l_ __ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ . . ~ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ EMPLOYER'S TW· YE COMMITM1!:NT This person has the approval and the full S% of this fIrn1 time required to participate in thé two day t and schedul this employee will be trans felTed during the next nine months. I ¡ th . involvement in Leadership Northeast...includ· g the leave sessi ns each month. At this point, I have no reason to believe th Signature Title Finr 'me Application an~ $}5 fee (non-refuhdof!le) is due on or before June 30. 2000 Upon acceptancø, balance 01$450 j$ due On Or before July 31,1000 (NO EXCJi1lT1ONS) I c z z CJ) CJ) "T1 c... c... 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Q,::::I c: CD ã)"...a. co co co , I\) o o o Programs and Services - Leadership Training Institute http://www.nlc.orglLTInst.htm L@ad@rship Training Institut@ ,.----_._.,--,----_..-,----,_...__..,--~-_.._~---_.__._---_.__.._---~_.._-~_._---_._-.--_._._-_._......_----------.._------------_._-~--_._- Click here for information about the Information Technology Leadership Institute for Local Officials ,---...-- ----,,'. ----.,------.,. ---..----,----.- - The Leadership Training Institute is the National League of Cities' learning and resource center on local government leadership. The Leadership Training Institute promotes excellence in municipal leadership through high quality training and education. Through the Institute, local leaders learn skills and strategies to lead change and innovation in their cities and towns. Each year the Leadership Training Institute recruits experts in subject matters important to local leaders to deliver workshops to more than 2000 local officials from across the country. Local leaders can participate in a variety of learning activities including pre-conference seminars at NLC's annual conferences, regional seminars, and a national Leadership Summit. All of the Institute's programs focus on building skills and developing strategies for implementation in the participant's community. The Leadership Training Institute offers learning programs in: · Strengthening Council Effectiveness · Citizen Involvement · Communication · Ethics · Conflict Management and Negotiation · Diversity · Public Speaking · Media Relations · Developing a Community Vision · Using Technology as a Leadership Tool · and Much More. For further infonnation, please contact the Leadership Training Hotline at (202) 626-3170 or e-mail kirk@nlc.org. ,--------------------------...,-....---.- ---..--"--,,. .------- - --- --- ---" -_..~-- -----_... ~NLC home 1 of 1 4/21/200010:58 AM · Leadership Garland , http://www.garlandchamber.org/lcadership_garland.htm 1T"'" - ,-~ ~4~ /, , ..~~~~â , rc ,. I" Home __ Ho~____J Feedback Contents ,~ "~~~' ,-.~ C, :~~:-.; Forward The effectiveness of personal involvement in the future of Garland can be enhanced through increased knowledge of the community's history, citizenry, and social, economic, and political make-up. It is the intent of the Leadership Garland Program to provide a foundation of such knowledge that potential leaders will use to aid their involvement in community and business affairs. Purpose The purpose of Leadership Garland is to identify and motivate emerging leaders, and to develop their potential for community leadership by exposing them to the realities, opportunities, and problems of our civic and business community. Objectives 1. Leadership Garland is an educational program with the following objectives; 2. To inform the participant's about Garland's history, government, social issues, needs, opportunities, and the existing processes for dealing with them. 3. To introduce the participants to, and establish dialogue with each other and the current leaders of Garland. 10f5 Seaxch Site Seaxch Businesses ~Ne..ther "If you plan to be a community leader, work with a community leader, or just get involved in you city activities, there is no substitute for the training you'll receive as a member of a Leadership Garland class." Representative Joe Driver Member, Texas House of Representatives Leadership Class II "Leadership Garland participants have a unique opportunity to observe and understand how the city operates. Combine that with the leadership training, fellowship, team-building experiences, and the legislative trip to Austin, and Leadership Garland provides a learning experience that is hard to beat! Don't pass up a chance to participate!" Keith Montgomery Chairman of the Board (1998) Garland Chamber of Commerce "Leadership Garland is one of the finest training programs of its kind in the State of Texas. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to assume a leadership role in the public or private sectors of our community." Linda J. Braga, Attorney Past Chairman of the Board, Garland Chamber of Commcrce Former Garland City Council Member 4121120003:56 PM Leadership Garland 20f5 http://www .garlandchamber.org/leadership _garland. hIm 4. to encourage the participants to actively participate in future activities which contribute to the growth and bettennent of the Garland - community. 5. To provide current and future employers with a resource of knowledgeable and trained leaders that can and will have a positive impact on the business community. "Through Leadership Garland, I experienced city government operations, gained knowledge of Garland's history, and helped develop goals for our city's future!" Patty Granville Holcomb "A Leadership Garland graduate is kindred to the 190 corridor - primed and prepared for developmcnt." Dr. G. Randall Clark Leadership Garland I Eligibility Requirements To be eligible, an applicant must fulfill one of the following categories; C 1 Have lived in Garland one (1) year prior to September 1 of the current ategory : calendar year Cate 0 2: Have worked in Garland one (1) year immediately prior to September 1 of g ry the current year. Category 3: Membership in the Garland Chamber of Commerce Class Composition: The make-up of the class will be no less than 80% applicants from Category 1, nor more than 20% from Category 2. No more than 10% shall be chosen from any on business classification. Priority will be given to applicants who have demonstrated leadership potential or ability in one or more organizations or activities related to the bettennent of Garland. Persons who are, at the time of participant selection, publicly elected officials (except Precinct Chainnen) will not be eligible. A husband and wife cannot be participants in the same class. Prior non-acceptance of an applicant does not effect future consideration for selection. Apply to Leadership Garland Today! Last Name: I First Name __,..,.,_____....".,~._._----J I , I -_. Name as you wish it to appear on name tag: . Date of Birth: _.__--.J ..JMale -.!Female Home Address: Garland I City: Zip: Phone: 4/21/20003:56 PM Leadership Garland 30f5 http://www.garlandchamber.orglleadership_garland.hlm Business Address: Garland Zip: I City: J Phone: Please use my ~ Home ~ Business Address Number of years you have lived in Garland: Number of years you have worked in Garland: Education (Include high school, college, business or trade school, or other training. Most recent first) Length of service with present firm: ~.___. J Do you have the full support of your employer for the time required to participate effectively in Leadership Garland? _ Yes ____ ---.J May we call your supervisor to verify this? Yes Name of Supervisor: ___.__.____,_.____~ Phone: ~ Do you want your firm to be identified in news releases? , ..J E} Employment Firm Name: B ¿] Previous Employment (Please include employer, title, start and end dates, and your reason for leaving.) E1 B -~ ELJ What do you consider your best skill, career or personal achievement to date? Be descriptive and don't be modest. 4/21/20003:56 PM Leadership Garland 40f5 http://www.garlandchamber.org/leadership_garland.htm B E1 8 Ej Organizations and Activities (Please include organization name, dates involved, and positions held.) E G B 8-1 In your opinion, what are the three most important issues facing Garland today? How would you address these issues? E G E E~ What skills, gifts, experiences do you have to contribute to this year's class? E G E r;:: C"_c.....J If you are chosen as a class member, what do you expect to gain from your experience? E G ~ I Submit I Reset Download the Leadershiv Garland Class XX Schedule (In Adobe Acrobatformat) 4/21/20003:56 PM Leadership Garland =~~~:[fI 50f5 S ,Û1tt j Ittl!.'[1It't c-, . '-~ e'{"tt:e!: http://www.garlandchamber.orglleadership_garland.htm 4/21/20003:56 PM .. ¡ I- t INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL No. IR 00-078 ~* Date: . SUbject: June 12, 2000 Forum Regarding "Commitment to Children" The Texas Fatherhood Initiative has received a grant from the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor's Office to address the continuing challenges and impacts of healthy children. Chris Brown a representative of the Texas Fatherhood Initiative met recently with a group of business, local government, faith based, and community service organizations to discuss the Texas initiative and its goal to enhance children's health and well-being throughout Texas. The objective of the Criminal Justice grant and this initiative is t¢) provide public awareness, efforts, and training efforts for businesses and other groups throughout the State of Texas to inform and educate such groups and individuals related to the various needs of children for a productive future. The local groups that met on May 30 concluded that it would be very desirable to have a public forum in Tarrant County. As mentioned, such forum~ are also being organized throughout Texas with two being planned for Dallas. This initial discussion group that met on May 30 planned a follow up meeting on Thursday, June 29 to further, discuss the possibility of a public forum and to invite others in Tarrant County to participate with the planning of such "'-, forum. This initiative is not a local government or school district issue, as it is a community wide issue. It is also nonpartisan and has individuals from bott't major political parties signed on to support, not only the Texas initiative but a national initiative on this same subject. At the Pre-Council meeting, Mayor Scoma plans to further elaborate on this "Commitment to Children" initiative that is being undertaken and to respond to any questions or comments that Council may have. Respectfully Submitted, Larry J. CUnning~ City Manager LJC/ld "- ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGÉR NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS .. .--,--,._~,---.-,-,~_._.~--~----,,,...,,-~- ". ~_..~.,._.~,,--"~-^-~"-_..~..^--->-_.^~--"~--'-~-~... Members of the Hi-Partisan Mayors' Task Force on Fatherhood Promotion Co-Chairs: Stephen Goldsmith John Norquist Members: David Armstrong Susan Bauman Thomas W. Brown Willie Brown Richard Bucci Bill Campbell Steve Cassano ,Jack Cavanagh, Jr. Vincent A. Ciant1, Jr. Lee Clancey Norm Coleman Richard M. Daley Preston Daniels Jo Anne Darcy Hal Daub E. Dana Dickens, III Roosevelt F. Dorn Bruce Furness Joseph P. Ganim Neil Giuliano Oscar B. Goodman Clarence Harmon Gregory C. Hill Glenda E. Hood Sharpe James Timothy Kaine Indianapolis, IN Milwaukee, WI LouisviUe, KY Madison, WI St. Peters, MO San Francisco, CA Binghamton, NY Atlanta, GA Manchester, CT Winston-Salem, NC Providence, RI Cedar Rapids, IA St. Paul, MN Chicago, IL Des Moines, IA Santa Clarita, CA Omaha, NE Suffolk, VA Inglewood, CA Fargo, ND Bridgeport, CT Tempe, AZ Las Vegas, NV St. Louis, MO Redondo Beach, CA Orlando, FL Newark, NJ Richmond, VA Dick Lang Modesto, CA Ronald Loveridge Riverside, CA Carol Marinovich Kansas City, KS David McWhorter Longvi.ew, TX George Miller Tucson, AZ William Miranda Marin Caguas, PR Marc H. Mori.al New Orleans, LA ,Jim Naugle Fort Lauderdale, FL Samuel L. Neal. ,Jr. Corpus Christi, TX Thomas Nye Hamilton,OH Douglas Palmer Trenton, N,J Roger Quiroga Galveston, TX Stephen Reed Harrisburg, PA Joseph Riley Charleston, SC Sharon Sales Belton Minneapolis, MN Kurt L. Schmoke Baltimore, MD Bret Schundler Jersey City, NJ Charles Scoma N. Richland Hills, TX Leni Sitnick Asheville, NC John Talbott Spokane, WA William E. Ward Chesapeake, VA Wellington E. Webb Denver, CO Phil Yerington Davenport, IA Bob Young Augusta, GA Marilyn R. Young Yuma. AZ Members of the Bi-Partisan Governors' Task Force on Fatherhood Promotion Co-Chairs: Tom Ridge (R-PA) Pedro Rossello (D-PR) Members: George W. Bush (R-TX) Thomas Carper (D-DE) John Engler (R-MI) James S. Gilmore III (R-VA) Mike Huckabee (R-AR) James B. Hunt Jr. (D-NC) Frank O'Bannon (D-IN) Paul Patton (D-h.'Y) John Rowland (R-CT) Tommy Thompson (R-WI) Cecil Underwood (R- WV) Members of the Hi-Partisan Senate Task Force on Fatherhood Promotion Chair: Joseph 1. Lieberman Members: Spencer Abraham Robert Bennett Christopher Bond Sam Brownback Conrad Burns Ben Nighthorse Campbell Susan Collins Paul Coverdell Larry Craig Mike De Wine Pete Domenici Christopher Dodd Mike Enzi Bill Frist Phil Gram m Rod Grams Chuck Hagel Tom Harkin Orrin Hatch Jesse Helms Ernest F. Hollings Tim Hutchinson Kay Bailey Hutchison James Inhofe Tim Johnson Edward Kennedy J. Robert Kerrey Jon Kyl Connie Mack John McCain Mitch McConnell Barbara Mikulski Frank Murkowski Don Nickles Charles Robb Pat Roberts Rick Santorum Jeff Sessions Bob Smith Gordon Smith Olympia Snowe Arlen Specter Ted Stevens Craig Thomas Fred Thompson Strom Thurmond John Warner Members of the Hi-Partisan Cone:ressional Task Force on Fatherhood Promotion Co· Chairs: Joseph R. Pitts James E. Rogan Mike McIntyre Jim Turner Members: Roy Blunt Ed Bryant Tom Coburn Michael "Mac" Collins Elijah Cummings Jay Dickey John Duncan Chet Edwards Philip S. English Bob Etheridge Kay Granger Jim Greenwood Ralph Hall Ernest Istook, Jr. John R. Kasich Peter King Jack Kingston Steve Largent Ron Lewis William Lipinski Donald Manzullo David McIntosh Bob Ney Solomon Ortiz Charles "Chip" Pickering Jack Quinn Marge Roukema Bob Schaffer Ronnie Shows J ames Talent Zach Wamp J.C. Watts _"~__.^'"__._"_'_"'."'''_'.'__'''__'_'''_'__'_''''~N~'"~_'"''''''_'._'_''''^'''_'''_" Texas Fatherhood Initiative Community Fatherhood Forums The National Fatherhood Initiative (NFl) has developed the Community Fatherhood Forum (CFF). The CFF allows representatives of community-based organizations and other community members to capture a vision for addressing father absence and promoting responsible fatherhood community-wide. The Texas Fatherhood Initiative (TFl) will hold 12 CFFs across the state during the first year of its grant from the Office of the Governor. A Catalyst for Mobilizing Communities The CFF provides the means for mobilizing a community around fatherhood. This process results in a vision of how to engender a successful, community-wide effort to address father absence and to promote responsible fatherhood. It allows representatives of family service agencies, schools, government, hospitals, businesses, civic organizations, universities, communities of faith, mental health providers, parents, grandparents, funders, and a host of other organizations and individuals to shape programs that promote and enhance responsible fatherhood. Parts of the process plant the seeds that will grow into a strategic plan to promote responsible fatherhood. Three events comprise the CFF: (1) an afternoon forum for community-based organizations, (2) an evening forum for parents, grandparents, and community leaders, and (3) a breakfast attended by potential individual, corporate, and foundation donors. Some communities may choose to substitute a community strategic planning meeting for the funders breakfast. These events should take place within a 24-hour period. A TFl or NFl staff person will facilitate the three elements of the CFF. Working with Communities A small, local coordinating group will plan and host the CFF. Leaders representing many sectors will comprise this group. TFI staff will work closely with group members by providing guidance, direction, and a model for the CFF. This group will work with the TFl to plan, schedule, publicize, implement, and evaluate the three events. TFI: Rev. 5/12/00 2 Steps to Implementing a CFF The successful implementation of a CFF requires the following steps: Step 1: Create a coordinating group Five to eight individuals should comprise this group. The members of the coordinating group should reflect the diversity of your community. Note: If the group is too large, it will have difficulty accomplishing the tasks necessary to host a CFF. Avoid the temptation and pressure to involve everyone. The members of the coordinating group should be knowledgeable about local and regional family services and possess the capacity to influence programs and services for families in your community, county, or region. Men and women should sit on this group. The members of the coordinating group should represent a range of sectors in your community, such as business, non-profit, government, civic, education, health care, faith-based, and law enforcement organizations. Consider people who represent the following groups: (1) a large agency that serves families (e.g., Lutheran Social Services, Catholic Charities, etc.), (2) the school district and college or university, (3) a mental health agency, (4) a county social-service program, (5) an elected official or their representative, (6) a major employer, (7) the Chamber of Commerce, (8) faith-based (e.g., Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Interfaith), (9) the United Way, and (10) local charities or funding entities. Note: Do not recruit agencies and programs to serve on the coordinating group whose majority of funding or sole funding involves fatherhood programming. In other words, the members of the coordinating group and the organizations they represent should not have a stake in fatherhood funding. Step 2: Sponsor an afternoon provider forum for professionals This is the first of the three events of your community's CFF. Bring together professionals in your community who are affected by the problems of father absence. (Essentially, everyone is affected by father absence, whether they know it or not.) Make sure you invite organizations and individuals who provide or have an interest in providing direct services to fathers. Ideally, this forum will last three and one-half hours. It should begin with a luncheon for business leaders and other community leaders. A prominent businessperson who has experience with fatherhood issues and who has a passion for promoting responsible fatherhood is an ideal luncheon speaker. The key to a successful luncheon is to recruit a speaker who will draw in members of the business community. Because of their busy schedules, many business leaders may not stay for the afternoon forum, but can return for the evening forum (see Step 3 below). TFI: Rev. 5/12/00 3 The afternoon forum begins in earnest after the luncheon. The primary goal of the afternoon forum is to cast a vision about how to successfully mobilize the community around fatherhood. The forum will educate professionals about the importance of mobilizing a range of sectors to address father absence and to promote responsible fatherhood. The fomm stresses that professionals must collaborate across sectors to mobilize their community. The provider fomm will consist of an overview of the fatherhood movement in the United States, the social and cultural factors that influence the unique contributions that fathers and mothers make in raising children, and what a community-based fatherhood initiative looks like. Discussion will surround the questions below. · What would a community-wide fatherhood initiative look like? · How can we collaborate across sectors to address father absence and to promote responsible fatherhood? · What are best practices in different sectors for promoting responsible fatherhood? · How can community-based organizations and businesses be more father-friendly? · Now that the attendees have captured the vision for conducting a community-wide initiative, how can the community begin to develop a comprehensive community action plan? Who will assume responsibility for getting that process off the ground? To accomplish this broad-based approach to educating professionals about father absence and promoting responsible fatherhood community-wide, it is imperative that the coordinating group invites representatives from many constituencies or sectors. The cross-fertilization that occurs at this session will allow a rich mixture of ideas, suggestions, and challenges to emerge that will shape the look of a community action plan to promote responsible fatherhood. The list of invitees can include, but is not limited to: · Elected Officials - include the mayor, city council members, county commissioners and judges, or state and national congressional representatives. · Government Employees - target local, state, and federal government employees who manage programs that serve families (e.g., Head Start, Department of Human Services, Health Department, Women, Infants and Children (WIC), children with special health care needs). · Direct Service Providers - invite program staff who provide direct services to fathers and potential fathers and their families, and to youth (e.g., YMCA, Big BrotherslBig Sisters, Boy and Girl Couts, men's centers). Include faith-based organizations that provide services to families (e.g., Catholic Charities, Jewish Community Services, Lutheran Social Services, Community Ministries). TFI: Rev. 5/12/00 4 · Fraternal and Civic Organizations - consider college fraternity and sorority officers, and representatives of the Kiwanis, Rotary Club, Lion's Club, the JCs, and the Junior League. · Business Leaders - target the Chamber of Commerce and corporations and other businesses with a significant presence and history of philanthropic work in your community. · Health Care Professionals - include staff from hospitals, emergency centers, public and private clinics, and physicians and alternative healthcare providers in private practice. Don't forget to include managers from HMOs and PPOs, lactation consultants, and childbirth educators. · Mental Health Professionals - target psychologists and male therapists who specialize in working with men on parenting, domestic violence, anger management, and grief work. Also include staff who work in addiction treatment and chemical dependency programs. · Philanthropies and Other Charitable Groups - include program officers from foundations and corporate giving programs located in your community or who provide grants in your area. · Media Professionals - this group should include reporters, columnists, DJ's, and TV network staff who are friendly toward men's and fathers' issues. · Faith-based Organizations - include ministers, priests, rabbis, imams, and youth ministers. · Educators - include staff from primary, secondary, post-secondary, and technical and trade schools (e.g., elementary, middle, high school, and universities). When inviting university and college staff, consider faculty who teach psychology, anthropology, family studies, social work, education, child development, and related fields of study. · Parent Educators - make sure to include parent educators who teach parenting courses to families. Also invite bilingual parent educators. · Law Enforcement Staff - include probation, parole, juvenile justice, child support, and child protection officers and staff; and staff from the local sheriffs and police departments. · Corrections Facility Staff - include staff from administration, education, pre-release, and chaplaincy departments. TFI: Rev. 5/12/00 -----~.--~._.._--,~--~-~-~-<---"~---~~----_... " 5 · Legal Professionals - these professionals can include county Bar Association representatives, family law attorneys, judges, and free-legal-aid staff. · Cultural or Ethnic Organizations - invite groups that represent the diversity of cultures, races, and ethnicities in your community (e.g., the Urban League, League of United Latin-American Citizens). · Family Mediation Specialists · Women's Advocates - make a special effort to invite advocates from women's shelters and domestic violence programs. · Veterans Organizations - these organizations include such groups such as Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and the American Legion. · Grandparent Support Organizations You should hold the afternoon forum in a politically neutral location that is easy to access, such as a hotel, high school auditorium, or community center. Step 3: Sponsor an evening fatherhood forum for parents and grandparents Invite family members to discuss the same issues and questions raised at the afternoon forum. Make sure that you extend an invitation to the luncheon attendees and to the participants in the afternoon forum to return for the evening forum. This forum presents an opportunity for the consumers of family services to share in the vision for mobilizing their community around fatherhood, to offer their perspectives regarding what the needs of fathers are in their community, and for professionals to hear consumers' concerns and to dialogue with consumers. Typically, these forums raise questions and issues not raised during the afternoon session for professionals. Invite extended family members and men who may fulfill the role of a father: uncles, grandfathers, coaches, ministers, Scout leaders, etc. This session should last one and one-half to two hours. You can hold it in a hotel, elementary school, community center, or other community facility that is centrally located, easy to access, and politically neutral. The evening forum should begin with a keynote speech from a national, state, or local leader in the fatherhood movement. Next, attendees should divide into small groups - perhaps grouped by sectors - and focus their discussions on the questions below. TFI: Rev. 5/12/00 _ ~"_""~_~___~_,._._________'_~.w.....w.....__ 6 · What would a community-wide fatherhood initiative look like? · How can we collaborate across sectors to address father absence and to promote responsible fatherhood? · How can community-based organizations and businesses be more father-friendly? · What assets in your community can be mobilized to encourage responsible fatherhood? · How can your community weave the responses to all of these questions into a cohesive, comprehensive community action plan? How can consumers become involved in developing and implementing the plan? Each group should have a facilitator and someone to take notes on the discussion. The small groups can then report to the larger group on their discussions. A summary of the notes from each group will help lay the foundation for the community's strategic action plan. The coordinating group should attend this forum to help facilitate the discussions. Step 4: Sponsor a breakfast for potential funders Invite representatives of potential funding sources to a breakfast the morning after the provider and community forums. At this breakfast, review and discuss the results of the two forums. Typically, this breakfast is informal, so consider holding a catered meal in a centrally-located family service agency or in a restaurant banquet room. Focus on recruiting staff and board members of local, community, regional foundations, and corporations who provide grants and other charitable resources in your community, region, or state. Invite major employers in your area - especially those that allow their employees to make charitable contributions through payroll-deduction plans - and representatives of the local United Way. Step 5: Select a date for the three events of the CFF You may wish to schedule the events to begin on a Friday evening or on a weeknight that parenting classes are held in your community. By contacting parent education programs, you may determine that several parenting classes are held on a specific weeknight. That evening might be a desirable date to sponsor the first two events of your forum. TFI: Rev. 5/12/00 7 Planning Time and Costs Conducting the CFF requires a minimum of four to seven weeks to schedule, coordinate, publicize, and implement. During its first year, the TFI has funds to defray some costs associated with holding a CFF. There is no charge to attend any CFF event. TFI: Rev. 5/12/00 I '~ .__."____'_,____~__._____~~~___...~_m~_'__.. The Texas Fatherhood Initiative The Enormous Costs of Father Absence In 1960, 82% of American children lived with their biological father. By 1990, that percentage had fallen to 61 %. Tonight, nearly 24 million children will go to sleep in father-absent homes. The consequences of father absence for these children and our society are enonnous. Compared with children raised in two-parent homes, children from tàther-absent homes are more likely to: · live in poverty · perform poorly in school · drop out of school · experience emotional and behavioral problems · be neglected or abused · commit violent acts · engage in early sexual activity · become teen parents The TFI - A "Right Choices" Initiative Governor Bush announced the Texas Fatherhood Initiative (TFI) in December 1999 as part of his "Right Choices" initiative. The TFI - an affiliate of the National Fatherhood Initiative based in Gaithersburg, MD - seeks to improve the health and well-being of children by reducing father absence and promoting responsible fatherhood. The TFI defines father absence as a lack of physical or emotional connection between fathers and their children. The Primary Message of the TFI The primary message of the TFI is that fathers playa unique and irreplaceable role in children's development. Fathers' communication and play styles and comfort level in encouraging their children to explore their world compliment the unique gifts that mothers bring to parenting. Compared with children of uninvolved fathers, children of involved fathers tend to be more advanced cognitively, more secure, more verbal, and more emotionally expressive and stable. These children are also more popular with their peers and have longer-lasting, higher-quality relationships with their friends. TFI: Rev: 5/00 2 The Objectives and Activities of the TFI To combat father absence, the TFI has the following key objectives: · raise awareness about the consequences of father absence and the need to promote responsible fatherhood · mobilize a range of sectors within communities to address father absence and to promote responsible fatherhood at the grassroots level · link together and promote the work of existing fatherhood programs and practitioners to facilitate the sharing of ideas, best practices, and model programs · encourage community-based organizations to develop ne\v services that target fathers and to integrate fathers into existing services · encourage fatherhood programs and practitioners to measure outcomes To accomplish those objectives, the TFI will conduct the following activities during its first year: · coordinate a multi-media, public awareness campaign on the consequences of father absence and the need to promote responsible fatherhood · conduct 12 Community Fatherhood Forums across the state · establish a Texas Fatherhood Resource Center (TFRC) to provide individuals and community-based organizations with fatherhood-related resource materials, training, referrals, and technical assistance · through the TFRC, conduct three (3) regional training sessions (e.g., on father- inclusive programming) for social service providers · through the TFRC, conduct three (3) regional outcomes-based evaluation training sessions on fatherhood programming for social service providers The Ultimate Outcome Measure The clear measure of success of the TFI is the improved health and well-being of Texas children. How You Can Help the TFI The TFI needs your support to accomplish its objectives. Here's how you can help: · get the word out: talk with your colleagues about the TFI, the consequences of father absence, and the importance of promoting responsible fatherhood · help the TFI identify local leaders in your sector and in other sectors who will commit to assisting the TFI with organizing Community Fatherhood Forums, and who will participate in these forums · provide mailing lists and other contact information on local leaders TFI: Rev: 5/00 3 . develop family-friendly initiatives in your organization that include father- friendly policies, programs, and special events . schedule TFI training sessions/workshops/presentations with your staff on fatherhood-related issues TFI Staff Christopher A. Brown, M.A., is Director of the Texas Fatherhood Initiative, an applied anthropologist, and author of several journal articles on issues related to child health and well-being. He has studied masculinity cross culturally, especially as it applies to fatherhood and men's health and well-being. Before joining the TFI, Mr. Brown served as a social marketing specialist and health communications consultant with the Texas Department of Health. Mr. Brown is available to speak on the TFI and fatherhood issues. Manuel Rodriguez fulfills the duties of the Program Specialist. Mr. Rodriguez conducted public awareness and social marketing campaigns on behalf of the Texas Medical Foundation before joining the TFI. His campaigns targeted many groups, including Spanish-speaking populations. Mr. Rodriguez is fluent in Spanish and is available to speak on the TFI and fatherhood issues. Deanna Ekrut serves as Executive Assistance. Ms. Ekrut brings extensive administrative and office-management skills to the initiative. Before joining the TFI, Ms. Ekrut worked in the legal field. The TFI will soon hire a Program Specialist. TFI Contact Information Mailing Address: 4301 Burnet Road, Suite B, Austin TX 78756 Phone: (512) 453-5056 Fax: (512) 453-5063 e-mail: TFI2000@swbell.net TFI: Rev: 5/00 rf 1 I Texas Fatherhoo(] Initiative I ,- COMMUNITY FATHERHOOD FORUM The National Fatherhood Initiative (NFl) has developed the Community Fatherhood Forum (CFF). The CFF allows repre- sentatives of community-based organizations and other community members to capture a vision for addressing father ab- sence and promoting responsible fatherhood community-wide. The Texas Fatherhood Initiative (TFI) will hold 12 CFFs across the state during the first year of its grant from the Office of the Governor. A Catalyst for Mobilizing Communities The CFF provides the means for mobilizing a community around fatherhood. This process: · results in a vision of how to engender a successful, community-wide effort to address father absence and to pro- mote responsible fatherhood · allows representatives of family service agencies, schools, government, hospitals, businesses, civic organizations, universities, communities of faith, mental health providers, parents, grandparents, funders, and a host of other organizations and individuals to shape programs that promote and enhance responsible fatherhood · acts as a qualitative community needs and assets assessment · lays the foundation for the development of a strategic plan to promote responsible fatherhood Three events comprise the CFF: (1) an afternoon forum for community-based organizations, (2) an evening forum for par- ents, grandparents, and community leaders, and (3) a breakfast attended by potential individual, corporate, and foundation donors. Some communities may choose to substitute a community strategic planning meeting for the funders breakfast. These events should take place within a 24-hour period. A TFI or NFl staff person will facilitate the three elements of the CFF, Working with Communities A small, local coordinating group will plan and host the CFF. Leaders representing many sectors will comprise this group. TFI staff will work closely with group members by providing guidance, direction, and a model for the CFF. This group will work with the TFI to plan, schedule, publicize, implement, and evaluate the three events. Planning Time and Costs Conducting the CFF requires a minimum of four to seven weeks to schedule, coordinate, publicize, and implement. During its first year, the TFI has funds to defray costs associated with holding a CFF. There is no charge to attend any CFF event. ~e ~~. . . ~~~/ ~~ "el""£' "OOq ~~~. 7~6· ""e '~~ . ~~'" ~~ ~I"" ~ ~c.f 4 C4~~ ~e~ Data such as: "c ommitted fatherhood would do more to restore a normal childhood to every child, and dramatically reduce our nation's most costly social problems, than all of the pending legislation in America combined," - Don Eberly, The National Fatherhood Initiative "If the myth of the superfluous father is not shattered - and fatherhood is not recognized as the paramount expression of masculinity - then the happy American childhood will become, sadly, a piece of nostalgia," - Wade Horn, Ph,D., The National Fatherhood Initiative '" think about the fact that Grant [Hill], Kobe [Bryant], and I had strong fathers. I know people are concerned about the behavior of some young players, but it starts at home. I wish some of the other guys in the [NBA] could have had a father at home, just to see what it's like, just to see how much better people they could be," - Michael Jordan in New Man magazine, July/August, 1998 The National Fatherhood Initiative is delivering a message, Our most vexing social ills (crime, welfare dependency, substance abuse, teen pregnancy) will be drama- tically reduced when fathers support their children financially and emotionally, Restoring fatherhood must be a national priority, Until it is, legislative fixes to social ills will be little more than tinkering at the edges of a fraying social fabric, The National Fatherhood Initiative is working to deploy a national work force for the purpose of restoring the meaning of, and personal commitment to, fatherhood, The NFl is seeking to reinstate fatherhood to its proper role in society. It takes just a glance at the data included in the other fact sheets in this portfolio to understand why some of the nation's leading men and women have joined with the National Fatherhood Initiative. · Tonight, almost 40 percent of America's children will go to sleep in the house where their biological father does not live. · More than half of all children will spend part of their childhood in a fatherless home. · Almost 75 percent of American children living in single-parent families will experience poverty before they turn eleven-years-old. Only 20 percent of children in two-parent families will do the same, Here's what NFl is doing to help them: · Nationally, children of never-married mothers are more than twice as likely to have been treated for an emotional or behavioral problem. · One study found that girls who live in single-parent households will experience 53 percent more teenage marriages, 111 percent more teenage births, 164 percent more premarital births, and 92 percent more marital break-ups. The National Fatherhood Initiative is working to change this. NFl believes that men, from all communities, must commit themselves to their children. · Producing and distributing television, radio, and print public service announce- ments (PSAs) extolling the importance of committed fatherhood, In 1996, NFl and the Ad Council launched a PSA campaign that, to date has garnered over $100 million in donated television and radio advertising. Such notable Americans as Tiger Woods, James Earl Jones, and Tom Selleck have participated in the NFl/Ad Council campaign. · Traveling the country making speeches and media appearances, meeting with local leaders, and helping to generate creative community solutions to the crisis of father absence. · Building upon the success of NFl's first ever National Summit on Fatherhood held in October 1994, by convening an Interfaith Summit, and in June, 1998, a second National Summit on Fatherhood. · Making "fatherhood tools" available to individual men such as NFl's newsletter, resource catalog, and brochure series. · Publishing Father Facts, the most comprehensive presentation of data on fatherhood and the effects of father absence. The National Fatherhood Initiative is bringing together many of the nation's leaders and progressive thinkers. A partial list of the National Advisory Board includes James Earl Jones, former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Dr. Louis W. Sullivan, former pro football star Steve Largent, and pollster George Gallup. The National Fatherhood Initiative has the solution to crime, welfare dependency, teen pregnancy, and other crises, It's a solution that requires no new taxes: good fathers. Increasing Public Awareness ~ - _...,-_.,._.._,.~.__._.~~"_.._-~_._--~--~-.,.....---- ~ql ~e I¡., ~4. "e 4 ~~q/ ~C4 ~~ ~~. ~e~ ~"4~ ~o" ~ "a 4¡,~ ~J'"e 1I~~¡'e. ..~, . J'"e QO~", / In just five years, the National Fatherhood Initiative has helped to create a remarkable consensus that father absence is a national crisis and that "life without father" has serious consequences for children, No longer is the question domi- nating public discourse, "Is father absence bad or neutral for children and society?", as it was when the NFl was launched in March 1994. Now, the question is, "What can we do to ensure that more children have an engaged and committed father in their lives?" Thanks in no small measure to the NFl, much of this nation's political. civic, religious, and cultural leadership now agrees with the statement: Fathers playa unique and irreplaceable role in the lives of children. "When we first started, we knew that a clarion call had to be issued to this country: we can not afford to ignore the consequences of father absence," says NFl President Wade F. Horn, Ph.D. That "clarion call" was the first-ever National Summit on Fatherhood held in October 1994. Over 200 business, civic, academic, and government leaders convened in Dallas to discuss and explore strategies for combating father absence. Prominent participants included Vice President AI Gore and former U.S. Secretary for Health and Human Services Dr. Louis W. Sullivan. That first National Summit caught the attention of the country. CNN, CBS, ABC, USA Today, Newsweek, and many more media outlets covered the event. But for NFl, it was just the beginning. In just five years, NFl has taken great strides to 1) increase public awareness; 2) build national and local coalitions; and 3) reach individual men. If you are a father, you playa unique and irreplaceable role in the lives of your children. It is important that you are active and involved in their growth and development. Simply, you need to spend time with your kids. Remember it takes a man to be a dad. A message brought to you by the National Fatherhood Initiative, the Ad Council, and this station. - from the highly-successful NFl and Ad Council public service advertising campaign In 1996, NFl joined with the Ad Council to create one of America's most successful public service advertising campaigns. Promoting responsible fatherhood and designed to increase Americans' understanding of the importance of dads, the PSA campaign has already garnered over $100 million in donated advertising time. One of the television ads featured Tiger Woods and his father. Another one, narrated by actor Tom Selleck, powerfully makes the connection between father absence and juvenile delinquency, NFl's print public service advertisement, entitled "This is What it Takes to Be a Father," received a prestigious Andy Advertising Award - out of 1 0,000 entries, NFls ad was one of just 195 so honored. NFl is also helping states and communities throughout the country launch their own, local public education campaigns The widely heralded Virginia Fatherhood Campaign (VFC), a partnership between NFl and the state of Virginia, has become a model that many other state governments are emulating. An inde- pendent evaluation of the Virginia Fatherhood Campaign's public outreach effort -~."-' -_''"~'~~_~_''____m~_~____________ Building National and Local Coalitions Reaching Individual Men revealed a remarkable impact on the attitudes and behaviors of Virginians. Among the findings: approximately 40,000 fathers reported spending more time with their children as a result of the campaign. NFl has led the way in building a national fatherhood movement from the halls of Congress to statehouses throughout the country to local communities: · NFl helped to form, and has partnered with, the Congressional Task Force on Fatherhood Promotion, the Senate Task Force on Fatherhood Promotion, and the Governors' Task Force on Fatherhood Promotion. NFl is working closely with the National Governors' Association, helping to support the nation's governors' efforts to promote responsible fatherhood. · The 2nd National Summit on Fatherhood took place in Washington, D.C. on June 15, 1998. Over 600 leaders from many of the most powerful sectors of American society - from public policy to entertainment and the media - met to establish achievable goals to combat father absence. The event, keynoted by Vice President AI Gore, was also attended by actor Tom Selleck, Senators John Ashcroft (R-MO) and Joseph Lieberman (D-CT), and Governors Tom Ridge (R-PA) and Tom Carper (D-DE) among others, NFl's National Fatherhood Clearinghouse and Resource Center (NFCRC) has been instrumental in helping to spur local fatherhood programs throughout the country, an estimated 2,000 of which are in existence tOday. The Center provides information, resource materials, and technical assistance to national and local net- works, organizations, and individuals seeking to establish programs and initiatives that support, encourage, and promote responsible fatherhood. In addition to leading a social movement, NFl is dedicated to helping individual men be the best fathers they can be. NFl offers a membership program and various resources for men. Today, a caller to NFl's toll-free number, 1-800-790-DADS, can get: · Father Facts: NFl's "state of fatherhood report," the most comprehensive review of data on fatherhood, father absence, pathways to fatherlessness, and the consequences of father absence. · Creating a Father-Friendly Neighborhood - 10 Things You Can Do: A practical guide to local "fatherhood advocacy." · Ten Ways to Be a More Effective Father: A brochure filled with actions that any man can take to be a better and more involved father. · Creating a Father-Friendly Workplace: Offers employers ten ideas on how to maximize job performance by maximizing a father's opportunities to be a good dad. · The National Fatherhood Resource Catalog: Dozens of useful and insightful books and videos for the committed father. · Fatherhood Today: NFl's quarterly newsletter reporting on developments important to fathers and the movement to rebuild the institution of fatherhood, Until the day comes when it's a rare occurrence for a child to grow up without a father, there will be much more to come from NFL Time Commitment .~_._.,--~.".,--~~-,--,~,~,-".."_.----- ~ J;. ~e ~ðÞ ~~ ~~ ~e ~ ~IJJ,~ "J>e~. ~e~l Ve~4- ., "~q 0, ~¡j ~~ ~eJ>4Q 1I1)~4. lIq" v~~ rei ß~ " "ØT"1)4 lIo" "w hen an adult male truly understands the meaning of three words - time, commitment, and responsibility - then, in my opinion. he can call himself a father and a man," says Dr. Wade Horn, clinical psychologist and President of the National Fatherhood Initiative. Here, the National Fatherhood Initiative presents a number of concrete suggestions that will help a man incorporate these three words into daily living. During the late 1970s and throughout the 1980s the idea of "quality time" was popularized. Seemingly expert after expert appeared on talk shows telling parents not to worry if they had little time to spend with their children. How much time and attention children received from their parents did not matter, the experts said, as long as parents and children had "quality" interactions during the few minutes they spent together each day. This was a wonderful salve for parental guilt, but a lousy way to rear children. Indeed, fathers should worry about how much time they spend with their children. Research shows that today's parents are spending 40 percent less time with their children than did parents just one generation ago. Here are some suggestions to help fathers avoid the "over-scheduled, missing in action father syndrome": · Find an organized activity, sign up, and do it together. The structure of Little League, piano lessons, or gymnastics will require that child-father activities get scheduled on the calendar that hangs on the kitchen wall. · Sign up to be a driver or chaperone for your child's school field trips. · Talk to your employer about working at home all or part of some days. When you can, don't work late at the office. Bring the work home. · Read to your child. It's fun time together and it has been shown to help children succeed in school. Dr. Horn especially recommends The Book of Virtues by William Bennett. It's full of good stories that teach. · Tell your children stories about your own childhood, Your children will be fascinated. · Let children "help" with household projects. Painting a room provides a good example. While doing the initial brush-work, give children a brush and some paint and let them paint a wall. Their handiwork will be messy, but just smooth over the brush strokes every couple of minutes. The final coat will cover every- thing up, anyway. · Go places together - the zoo, a museum, ball games, whatever is enjoyable. Find family hobbies, things you all like to do together There are two components of commitment. Stick to them, and a man will almost surely be a good father. First, a man must commit to his marriage. Second, a man must keep his commitments to his children. Responsibility Marriage isn't easy. It takes work. Too many men treat marriage as a thirty to fifty-year "date," instead of as a relationship. Men must be willing to work as hard at their marriage as they do at their jobs. It's no surprise that research shows that happier marriages make for happier children. Men's commitment to their children is shown in little ways everyday. It's mostly shown by spending time with their children. Here are a few ways to think about commitment as part of every day living: · Remember that they don't read your resume at your funeral. They talk about what kind of man you were - what kind of husband, father, and friend. Keep that in mind when the choice comes down to returning one more business call or going home for the evening. (They also don't read golf scores at funerals - remember that when planning your weekends!) · If there's a problem with your marriage, even if it's just a general sense of dissatisfaction, get some help. Seeing a marriage counselor is not a sign of failure, it's a sign of commitment. Fathers' primary responsibilities include making sure their children are well fed, safely housed, and clothed. This has no bearing òn the question of who in the family works in the workplace and who stays home. Those are decisions to be determined by each individual couple, It does mean, however, that any substantial decision a father makes about his own life should be measured by how it will affect his children's well-being. Selfishness and fatherhood are mutually exclusive. A father should also ensure that his children are healthy. He should also teach his children manners and self-discipline, and encourage his children's success in school. Here a few helpful ideas: · Open up your schedule to your children's needs. Your schedule should not just include meetings and business trips. It should include - written in ink - taking your child to the pediatrician, homework review time each evening, and school events. · Teach your child discipline by doing two things: show love and set limits. Research has shown that children of parents who show lots of warmth and affection and set clear, consistent limits on behavior are happier and more successful. · Use manners yourself. Boys learn how to relate to women by watching their fathers interact with their mothers. And girls learn what to expect from men. Always remember: actions speak louder than words. Fathers Are Not Superfluous "0 ur cultural decision making has created the mythology of the superfluous father. "Horseplay with father is not superfluous - the notion that it is, the mythology of the superfluous father, has been foisted upon American children with chilling effect..." - Wade F Horn, Ph.D., President of the National Fatherhood Initiative, as then U.S. Commissioner for Children, Youth, and Families, before the National Association of Social Workers, November 16, 1990 The myth of the superfluous father n. 1. A commonly held belief in the United States of America that fathers do not playa unique and irreplaceable role in the lives of their children. 2. The belief that father absence, either as a result of divorce or illegitimacy, is not harmful to children, 3. The notion that fathers and mothers are interchangeable (see father absence). Father absence n. 1. The experience of over half of all American children at some point during their childhood. 2. An overwhelming collection of data proving that the myth of the superfluous father is seriously eroding fatherhood as an American institution. These data include: · Currently, 24 percent of white children and 69 percent of black children, and 40 percent of Hispanic children are born to unmarried women. . 40 percent of children who live in fatherless homes have not seen their fathers in at least a year. · More than one-half of all children who don't live with their father have never been in their father's home. Despite the overwhelming acceptance in many quarters of American society, the myth of the superfluous father is clearly contradicted by research and data. Fathers playa unique and irreplaceable role in the lives of their children. They parent differently than mothers. The different parenting roles of fathers and mothers combine to give their children a needed mix of love and control, nurturance and prodding, comfort and challenge. Even from birth, fathers interact differently with their children. Fathers tend to address their babies in louder, more playful words. Mothers, on the other hand, tend to use softer, repetitive sounds. Fathers are more physical in their play and holding of their babies. Mothers are softer and gentler. Research has shown that fathers provide a unique contribution to their babies' development of secure attachment - that first crucial stage of emotional development. As children grow older, teaching and coaching become a part of play between fathers and their children. Children develop much of their physical prowess through play with father. Fathers push their children to challenge their own physical and intellectual capabilities. Almost every child climbing a tree or tackling a new. risky move on the balance beam has a mother saying, "Be careful," and a father saying, "Give it a try." Tracing the myth of the superfluous father Research has clearly shown that children's social development occurs best when they are raised with a combination of nurturance and control. Fathers tend to be better at providing control - most families without fathers are not as successful at socializing children, especially boys. Boys growing up without fathers in the home are more likely to develop conduct problems. One important way that boys learn to control their own aggressive impulses is by observing the behavior of their fathers. It is relatively easy to trace the development and incorporation of this myth into our collective viewpoint. Until the industrial revolution took fathers out of the home and into the workplace, fathers were primarily responsible for child rearing. Indeed. well into the 1800s child rearing manuals in America were generally addressed to fathers. Once fathers left the farm for the factory, mothers began to assume a more central role in the upbringing of children, Fathers became more distant from the day-to-day activities of family life. More and more, fathers' contri butions to family were viewed as financial. Even so, fathers were still seen as critical to the success of families - at least through the first half of this century, By the 1960s the notion that fathers were necessary for successful family life was beginning to wither. By the end of the 1970s, the notion was considered rather nostalgic. What happened? - four things. First, society came to view the contribution of fathers as primarily, if not purely, economic. In particular, the welfare system often considered fathers as important mostly because they could pay child support, not because they could help their children mature into successful adults. Second, men needed a handy excuse to enjoy the sexual revolution. If fatherhood was not all that important to children, the rationalization went, men could enjoy the new sexual playground - through promiscuity or divorce - and not worry about any consequences. Third, some feminist arguments during the 1960 sand 70 s were too often strident and anti-men. (It was during this time that Gloria Steinem said, with much fanfare, "A woman needs a man like a fish needs a bicycle.") Finally, the general media - those television shows that speak to the masses - changed its portrayal of fatherhood. We have gone from Father Knows Best to father is Homer Simpson! It's simple psychology: anyone who is told the same thing over and over again, begins to believe it. For almost thirty years, men have been told that they don't offer anything unique to families and children. Many men have believed it and now, they're living the myth of the superfluous father. Just ask their children. ~ f\)()'t-e · ~e <c~~eÇ:Þ ~e ..~e't- \,e~ ~'lJ.~e *\~e~ ~() . ..~~ ...~~"~. . ~,¡,.t¿, ~.e'\~ The economic consequences of single-parenting, particularly single-mothering are well known: Father absence is the leading contributor to welfare dependency: Father absence contributes to crime and delinquency: Father absence is a daunting obstacle to educational success: --~-""'--~-""'-~-'~-~"'~'-"" Many, many good things have happened in this society over the last thirty years - the civil rights movement, the women's movement, the coming of the information age. Today, we have more of everything - more individual freedom, more opportunity, more choices, more knowledge. But we also have more of some things we don't want - more crime, more unwed teenage pregnancy, more welfare dependency, more drugs. The changes of the last three decades brought one unintended (and unnecessary) change: father absence. · Fatherless children are five times more likely to live in poverty, compared to children living with both parents. · 80 percent of unmarried women who had a child before finishing high school are living in poverty. In contrast, only 8 percent of women who finish school, marry, and have a baby after the age of twenty are poor. · Father absence is directly responsible for a poverty rate among children that has reached a shocking 20 percent (almost 25 percent among infants and toddlers under age three!). The National Commission on Children reported that "changes in family structure account for much of the increase in child poverty since 1980" and "that differences in family structure between white and black families account for almost two-thirds of the difference in child poverty rates between those families." · 90 percent of the current welfare caseload are single-parent families, · Over 50 percent of all new welfare cases are due to births to unmarried women. · Of the nearly 5 million women who are suppose to receive child support payments from non-resident fathers, only half (52 percent) receive the full amount. · Violent criminals are overwhelmingly males who grew up without fathers: 60 percent of rapists, 72 percent of adolescents charged with murder, and 70 percent of long term prison inmates. · 70 percent of juveniles in state reform institutions come from homes without both parents together. · Noted social researchers William Galston and Elaine Kamarck have written that, "The relationship [between family structure and crime] is so strong that controlling for family configuration erases the relationship between race and crime and between low income and crime. This conclusion shows up time and again in the literature." . Nationally, 29.7 percent of children living with a never-married mother and 21.5 percent of children living with a divorced mother have repeated a grade in school, compared to only 11.6 percent of children living with both biological parents, Father absence creates a health risk: · 15.3 percent of children living with a never-married mother and 10.7 percent of children living with a divorced mother have been expelled or suspended from school, compared to only 4.4 percent of children living with both biological parents. · Children living in father absent homes are more likely to be chronically truant and to drop out of school. · Children who live with both biological parents at age 14 are significantly more likely to graduate from high school compared to those who at age 14 live with a single parent. a biological parent and a step-parent, or neither parent. · Nationally, 19.1 percent of children three- to seventeen-years-old, living only with their biological mother, and 23.6 percent of those living with their biological mother and stepfather exhibit a significant emotional or behavioral problem. This compares to only 8.3 percent of children living with both biological parents. · Children who live apart from their fathers are over four times more likely to smoke cigarettes as teenagers than children growing up with their fathers in the home. · Children from disrupted marriages are 20-30 percent more likely to experience an accident, inju ry, or poisoning. . The seminal California Children of Divorce Study found that five years after a divorce, over a third of studied children had experienced moderate to severe depression. Ten years after divorce, a significant number of the (then) young men and women appeared troubled, adrift, and achieving below expectations. Fifteen years after divorce, by which time the children had reached their thirties, many were having difficulty establishing their own love relationships. · One study found that girls who live in single-parent households will experience 53 percent more teenage marriages, 111 percent more teenage births, 164 percent more premarital births, and 92 percent more marital break-ups. Children know that, all other things being equal, they would prefer to grow up in an intact, two-parent family: A National Commission on Children survey asked children ages ten to seventeen whether they felt their parents "really care" about them. Of children living with both biological parents, 97 percent answered "yes" for their mothers, 96 percent "yes" for their fathers. But for all other family types, the numbers are quite different. Of children living in a step-family, 93 percent said "yes" for their mothers, while 71 percent said "yes" for their fathers. And of children living with only one parent, 94 percent said "yes" for their mothers, but only 55 percent said "yes" for their fathers. ~ ()~~e · ~~~ ~e~ «~.. ~~~ ~e'\t::Þ «~.. ,-~e ~ ~,,~e . ~"'t-e,\e .~,e<:¡'· «,,~ . ~it::Þ ~..e'\~ The nearly-complete erosion of fatherhood in America has taken just three decades: One researcher has commented that this society has experienced "two marriage revolutions, rather than one. JJ The first is divorce: For millions of American children, this is the age of the vanishing father. Today - following thirty years of social changes - fatherhood is a dying institution. In some communities, it has already died. The data are overwhelming. · Tonight, almost 40 percent of America's children will go to sleep in the house where their biological father does not live. · According to data collected by the National Center for Health Statistics, approximately 29 percent of white and 66 percent of black children are not living with their biological father. · 40 percent of children who live in fatherless homes have not seen their fathers in at least a year. · More than one-half of all children who don't live with their father have never been in their father's home. · Out of the nearly one-half million teenagers who will give birth to a child this year, 76 percent will be to unmarried teenage women. In Washington, D.C. the percentage is a shocking 96 percent! · The number of children living only with mothers grew from 5,1 million in 1960 to 17 million in 1996. · Children who were part of the "postwar generation" could expect to grow up with two biological parents who were married to each other. Eighty percent did. Today, only about 50 percent of children will spend their entire childhood in an intact family. · The United States is now the world's leader in fatherless families. In the early 1970s, Sweden reported the highest percentage of single-parent families - 15 percent of all families with children. By 1986, the United States took over first place, when 24 percent of America's families were headed by a single parent, compared to less than 20 percent for Sweden. Today 29 percent of families in the United States are headed by a single parent This erosion of fatherhood has progressed so far that today approximately one in two children will graduate from high school having spent at least some time living in a fatherless home. · The United States has the highest annual divorce rate in the world, approximately twenty-one divorces per 1,000 marriages. Nearly half of all U.S. marriages now end in divorce. · Of the nearly 1.2 million divorces per year in the United States, half involve children. The second "marriage revolution" is the rejection of the belief that marriage is a prerequisite for child bearing: · Over one million children experience the divorce or separation of their parents each year. · Relatively few children born in the 1950s lived in a broken family. Only 11 percent of these children would, by the time they reached eighteen, witness the divorce or separation of their parents. · During the 1950s and early 1960s the divorce rate was less than ten divorces a year per 1,000 married couples. Beginning in about 1965, the rate increased sharply. It peaked at twenty-three divorces per 1,000 marriages in 1979. The rate then declined slightly and leveled off at about twenty-one divorces per 1,000 marriages - the figure for 1991. · Only one in six children of divorced and separated fathers see their fathers at least once a week. After ten years, only one in ten have weekly contact, and almost two-thirds have no contact. · In 1960, only 5 percent of births were to unmarried women. Today, this figure is an alarming 32 percent. · By the year 2005, according to some projections, 40 percent of all American children will be born out-of-wedlock and 90 percent of minority births will occur out-of-wedlock. · Today, 24 percent of all white children are born to unmarried women; 69 percent of all black children; and 40 percent of all Hispanic children. · Each year, over 1.2 million babies are born to unwed women. Nearly 400,000 of these are born to women younger than age 20, · Many single mothers never marry or remarry. Even those who do, usually spend about six years as a single parent. · Among unmarried teenage mothers, two-thirds of the fathers are age twenty or older. · More than a Quarter of nonmarital births are to parents who live together without being legally married, Only 40 percent of these cohabitating.couples will marry within three years of the birth of a child. Furthermore, marriages that are preceded by cohabitation are about 50 percent more likely to end in divorce. \: ..-. INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL No. IR 00-080 ~ Date: T Subj~ct: June 12, 2000 Trinity Railway Express Train _Ride - June 26 The Mayor, Council and several City Staff members have been invited by the Fort Worth Transportation Authority - The T - to participate in a whistle stop tour of the Intermodal Transportation Center and the stations under construction in Richland Hills, Hurst-Bell, Centerport - DFW Airport, and West Irving. This is on Monday, June 26 from 4:30 to 7:00pm. Since the date of the tour is on a Council meeting day and will not be complete until 7:00pm, we were wanting to know if the Council would be interested in eliminating the Pre-Council meeting on June 26 and attend the Trinity Railway Express tour. I know that many of the Council members have been very interested in the Trinity Rail Express and this new commuter rail and therefore, might have interest in participating in this whistle stop tour. We would appreciate your direction on whether or not to participate in the tour and begin the Council meeting at 7:00pm or 7:15pm and eliminate the Pre-Council on June 26. We will be prepared to discuss this with you on June 12. Respectfully Submitted, ~nningham City Manager LJC/ld ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS _._---~-~-'<----_.~-'-'- FORT WORTH TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY 1600 E. Lancaster Avenue _ Fort Worth, Texas 76102-6720 - (817) 215-8700 - FAX (817) 215-8628 \1ay 26,2000 Mr. Larry Cunningham City of North Richland Hills P.O. Box 820609 North Richland Hills, TX 76182 Dear Mr. Cunningham: On Monday, June 26, from 4:30 to 7 p.m., the 1's Executive Committee will host a train ride for our special partners who are helping to make the Trinity Railway Express a reality. Please join us as we gather at the historic Texas & Pacific Station in downtown Fort Worth. Our whistle-stop tour will include the site of the InteTI110dal Transportation Center and the stations now under construction at Richland Hills, Hurst-Bell, Centre Port DFW Airport and West Irving. This is a great time of day to experience commuter rail, as we can expect to be moving past the congestion along Highways 121 and 183 as well as other major traffic arteries during evening rush hour. In fact, in Dallas County, we will pass through the South Irving and Medical Market Center stations and roll right into Union Station in downtown, having the opportunity to see these sites in full operation. Buses will bring us back to the T&P at the conc lusion of the tour. At this time, participation in the tour must be by invitation only, as we are not yet in a position to include other guests due to the TRE's rigorous construction schedule. However, mark your calendar now for Saturday, Sept. 16, when we will be celebrating the start-up of commuter rail service in Tarrant County. There will be many opportunities for your families and business associates to join us on special VIP tours. Plea£~ Rs\rp b)' calling B~ts)' BGy·,~tt at 332-2972 ~}' 5 p.~. V/ eJn~sd~)T, J1J.ne 21. She wi 11 also answer any questions you may have about the event. Dress is casual; however, because our trains are designed for the comfort of commuters, business attire will certainly be tìne. On behalf of my colleagues, I want to thank you for your ongoing support in this exciting endeavor. This unsurpassed regional cooperation is helping to assure the economic viability and quaJity lifestyles of all of our communities. Sincerely, ~~ Alice Holland Chair CITY BUS SERVICE _ SERVICE TO DFW INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - SERVICE FOR THE MOBILITY IMPAIRED - CARPOOL & VANPOOL MATCHING 1'J1~H C1TV Of NORTH R1CHLAND H1LLS PROClAMAT10N WHEREAS. "'-1 Act of C0t15r~SS of th~ V11it~b S~t~s b~t~b JUJ1~ 14. 1777. th~ nrst offici~l f1~5 of th~ V11it~b St~t~s w~s ~bot't~b: ~11b WHEREAS. "'-1 Act of C0115r~ss ~~t~b AM5MSt 3. 1949. JM11~ 14 of ~~CH '1~~r w~s b~si511~t~~ "N~tio11~l f1~5 D~'1": ~11b WHEREAS. th~ C0115r~ss H~S r~qM~st~b th~ l'r~sib~t to iSSM~ ~1111M~ll'1 ~ proc1~m~tio11 b~si511~ti115 th~ w~~k i11 WHicH JM11~ 14 OCCMrs ~s "N~tio11~l f1~5 W ~dt··: ~11~ WHEREAS. 011 D~cet11ber 8. 1982. th~ N~tio11~l f1~5 D~'1 fOM11b~tio11 w~s cH~rter~b to c011bMct ~bMc~tio11~l pr05r~ms ~11b to ~coMr~g~ ~ll Americ~11s to l'AVSE fOR THE PLEDGE Of ALLEG1ANCE ~s p~rt of th~ cdcbr~tiOt1 ofN~tiOt1~l f1~5 D~'1 rl1roMgHoMt rl1~ 11~ti011: ~11b WHEREAS. "'-1 Act of C0t15r~ss. ~~t~b J\M~ 20. 1985'. T'Mbtic ~w 99-5'4 W~s p~ss~b to H~V~ rl1~ l'AVSE fOR THE PLEDGE Of ALlEG1ANCE ~s p~rt of th~ cdcbr~ti011 ofN~tio11~l f1~g D~'1 throM5HoMt th~ 11~ti011: ~11b WHEREAS. f1~5 D~'1 cd~br~t~s OMr 11~ti011' s S\1mbol of \Mit\t. ~ bet11ocr~C\f i11 ~ repMbHc. ~11b St~11~S for OMr COM11tn.{ s bCVOti011 to fr~~bom to rl1c ntl~ of ~ll. ~11b to ~qM~l ri5HtS for ~ll: NOW. THEREfORE. 1. d1~rl~s SCO»1~ M~'1or of th~ Cit\1 of NortH RicHl~11b Hills. T ~x~s ~o Her~"'-1 proc1~im JM11~ 14. 2000 ~s f1~g D~'1 i11 rl1~ Cit\t of North RicHl~11b Hills ~11~ Mrgc ~ll citiz~s to p~MS~ ~t 7:00 p.m. EDT 011 this ~~t~ for th~ 21$t ~1111M~l N~tio11~ll'AVSE fOR THE PLEDGE Of AllEG1ANCE to rl1~ f1~g ~11b 10i11 ~ll Americ~11s i11 r~citi115 rl1c 1'1~b5~ of All~5i~11c~ to thc f1~5 of rl1~ V11it~~ St~t~s of Americ~. 1N W1TNESS WHEREOf. 1 H~V~ Herc\-mto set m'1 H~11b ~11b c~Ms~b th~ s~~l of the Ot\t of North RicHl~11~ Hills to b~ ~ffix~b rl1is the tµ~ ~r ~s Scom~ft~'1or MINUTES OF THE GOAL SETTING WORK SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD AT THE HILTON DFW LAKES EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE CENTER, 1800 HIGHWAY 26 EAST, GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, APRIL 28-29, 2000 Present: Charles Scoma JoAnn Johnson Lyle E. Welch Russell Mitchell 1. Oscar Trevino, Jr. Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Council, Place 1 Council, Place 2 Council, Place 7 Others Present: Joe D. Tolbert Council Elect, Place 6 Staff: Larry J. Cunningham Randy Shiflet Steve Norwood Greg Vick Patricia Hutson Paulette Hartman City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director Community Svs. City Secretary Asst. to City Manager Absent: Frank Metts, Jr. Don Phifer Matt Milano, Ph.D. Council, Place 3 Council, Place 5 Council, Place 6 The City Council met April 28 beginning at 5:00 p.m. and concluded at 4:05 p.m. on April 29, 2000 for the purpose of reviewing and setting goals and priorities for 2000-2001. Mr. Lyle Sumek, Lyle Sumek and Associates, Inc., was the facilitator for the work session. Mr. Sumek discussed with the Council the outcomes and objectives of the work session, and how to be effective city leaders. The Council was asked to identify what had been accomplished to achieve the goals set by Council in 1999 and how the citizens were impacted. The City Council identified for each goal the following accomplishments and their impact on the citizens: Goal: Safety & Security 1. Increased Number of Police Officers · Improved response time · Reduced accident rate through increased visibility · Arrest rates increased · Burglary rate down 2. Pay Play Upgrade · Better quality police officers and firefighters __"~_'_M_._.__~__,~",~·>~__~_~~_~·__~_·'"~_"A_'__'_~~_~.~-_.'~.'- Council Work Session Minutes April 28-29, 2000 Page 2 · Improved morale 3. Upgrade EMS (2 units) · More reliable services · Quicker response time · Better equipment resulting in better service · People see units (visibility) · Improved morale 4. Additional School Resource Officers · Increased Officer visibility in schools · Safer schools · Partnership city and schools 5. Reinstated Fire Inspection Program · Safer business establishments · Reduced number of business fires · Public education, interaction, awareness · Proactive, preventive approach 6. Teen Curfew: Reauthorized · Reduced juvenile victimization · Reduced juvenile crime activities · Increased number of volunteers at Teen Court 7. Established own Drug Task Force · Reduced drug related activities · Increased investigations within City 8. Established 1 st "Citizen Fire Academy" · Greater citizen awareness and involvement · Public education · Enhanced visibility of Fire Department 9. Planning for Crime Control District · Preparation for Election · Enhanced community safety Goal: Quality Development 1. Higher Standards in Ordinances - Exterior appearance, tree preservation, landscaping, signs, subdivisions, parkland dedication · higher property values · pride of ownership · defining our community character ____~.,~~__~__~_._,__,__.~~._..~.__~_'~_>W.~~c._'_.,~_.._r_____ Council Work Session Minutes April 28-29, 2000 Page 3 · higher value of homes 2. Economic Development: New businesses diversifying economy - North Hills Mall, Town Center, Fury Mall, Wal Mart, Hobby Lobby, Richland Center, Richland Plaza, Blue Line, H & M Foods, Sams, Home Depot - Expo. · Revenues for City · Diversify; strengthening economy · Job opportunities for citizens, youth · Steady tax rate · Able to shop in community Goal: Quality Redevelopment & Reinvestment 1. Citizen Ad Hoc Code Enforcement · Greater citizen awareness · Interest in improvements · Increased code enforcement · Improved quality of buildings/homes · Increased building safety · Improved appearance of community 2. Richland Plaza - Drainage (TIF) · Prepared for economic development · Cooperation with other taxing entities · Eliminated "eye sore' - looks better · Private reinvestment in Mall · Improved tax base 3. Richland Pointe Mall · Improved economy · More job opportunities · Use of vacant building 4. Improved Codes: Sign, Landscaping, Development Standards · Better community appearance · Better image · Enhanced property values 5. Initiated Land Use Comprehensive Plan · In progress · Potential better development . Defined direction for North Richland Hills 6. Older Park Development - Spurlock Park, Trails · Stabilizing neighborhoods · Enhanced property values Council Work Session Minutes April 28-29, 2000 Page 4 · Quality asset available to citizens Goal: Financially Responsible City Government 1. Balanced budget - Built reserves · Future financial stability · Saved interest · "Pay as you Go" on CIP projects · Maintained quality services · Citizens feeling value of tax dollar (value = quality/costs) 2. Upgraded Bond Rating · Saved interests costs · Ability to do more projects · More attractive to business investors in community · Reputation: sound city finances 3. Maintaining Tax Rate · More attractive to commercial developers and homebuyers · More disposable individual income · Demonstrated sound financial management and stability · Predictability to taxpayers 4. Quality of Staff · Retained and attracted quality staff due to good financial management · Maintained competitive pay system 5. Quality Services · Economic attraction of citizens and businesses · Better quality of life · Pride in North Richland Hills 6. Municipal Court Fines over Internet · Ease for customers · Better collection · Used technology 7. Completed Fee/Cost of Service Study · Helped finance with taxes · Stabilized taxes 8. Upgraded Technology · Better services · More cost effective services Council Work Session Minutes April 28-29, 2000 Page 5 Goal: Quality of Life Amenities for the Community 1. Opened Restroom at Linda Spurlock Park · Increased park uses · Increased sense of safety · Enhanced neighborhood · A place to "Go" 2. Adopted Parks/Open Space Plan · More neighborhood parkland · $900,000 in C.O. bonds · Helped bond rating 3. Hired Cultural Arts Program Director · More special events · Increased family oriented activities 4. Adopted Parkland Dedication Ordinance · More family parks · Increased opportunities for family activities · Increased property values · Citizens ease of access 5. Opened North Electric Trail · Expanded recreational opportunities and choices · Used for transportation · Enhance citizen fitness' · Beautification of right-of-way · Reduced pollution 6. Adopted Tree Preservation Ordinance · Increased property values · More trees · More attractive city 7. Library Computer System: State of the Art · Better services · Timely services · Opportunities for citizens to enjoy Library 8. Citicable Improvements · Improved picture quality through better equipment · Expanded programming 9. Town Center: TIF Public Facilities (Library, Town Center, Performing Arts Center) · Economic Impact - attracting people _.~_,______~_~~"~.__~~~·._v___.___~_<·'_ · Develop Fine Arts Program · Quality of life . Cooperative venture with other entities · Benefit to education center = enhancing city Goal: Effective Transportation System 1. Complete Street Improvements - Overlays & Reconstructions · Improved appearance · Improved Property values · Better quality streets - smoother ride · Safer streets 2. Approved Trinity Railway Contract · Less congestion · Less pollution · Less Pavement/road 3. Clean Air Vehicles · Better quality air · Enhance health of citizens · Less pollution 4. Planning Business Shuttle Service · Less pollution & congestion · Less traffic · Creates jobs · Better quality work force 5. R.O.W. Acquisition: Rufe Snow · Potential to improve traffic flow · Reduce pollution · Reduce traffic congestion 6. Planning North Tarrant Parkway · Less congestion 7. Highway Projects (funding) · Improve citizen mobility · Better road · Less congestion 8. Tarrant County Trail System Funding ($1.7 million) · Expanded trail system · Citizen opportunities Council Work Session Minutes April 28-29, 2000 Page 6 Council Work Session Minutes April 28-29, 2000 Page 7 9. Cottonbelt Planning Study Funded · Alternative transportation mode · Enhance citizen mobility · Cooperative efforts 10. 820 Expansion Funded · Improve citizen mobility · Access to County/Metroplex 11. Mayor's NLC Transportation Committee · National presence · Information and power for North Richland Hills · National visibility The Council discussed and identified what the goals meant to the citizens and identified the challenges and gaps associated with each of the goals. Goal: Safety & Security Means to a Citizen: Citizens feeling safe - in community, any place, at home, at school; Visible police presence in community; Timely response to emergency situations; Well trained workforce - adequate staffing for growth; Preventative approach - working with citizens. Gap Analysis: Crime Control District - reapproval; Fire station location; Additional ambulance; Greater school participation in SRO program; Traffic control and response time with construction on major roads, Increased traffic congestion; Widening of North Tarrant Parkway and Davis - due to Wal-Mart congestion; Response to growth- adequate staffing for police and fire; Council security and procedures - establish emergency procedures; Emergency preparedness - need plans for crowd control. Goal: Quality Development Means to Citizen: Protect values of homes and commercial; Attractive, aesthetically pleasing community; Quality city facilities and infrastructure; Strong local economy - attracting quality businesses; Protecting the character of North Richland Hills - through our standards; Attracting quality businesses - well planned development. Gap Analysis: Comprehensive Land Use Plan: completion; Ordinances - evaluation and fine tuning; Staffing to support development - Wal-Mart, Town Center, North Hills Mall, etc; Redevelopment strategy: specific area, specific actions; Facilities (Recreation/Library) - old and new; RV Site on Grapevine Highway; What ifs - North Hills Mall and Town Center don't develop; Education of Citizens; Economy downturn - financial strategy; Commercial corridor overlay plan. Council Work Session Minutes April 28-29, 2000 Page 8 Goal: Financially Responsible City Government Means to Citizen: Citizens feeling value for tax dollars (value = quality/costs); Cost effective delivery of city services; Adequate reserves for economic downturn, "rainy" day; Saving dollars through strong bond rating, pay as you go; Predictable & competitive tax rate. Gap Analysis: Review: Investment Program; Long term finance plan; Capital projects- review update; Analysis - management and department operations and cost effectiveness; Outsourcing vs. city providing lease vs. purchase; Self insurance- adequate reserve level; Civil service requirements - benefits and costs evaluation; Grant applications; Energy use in buildings - review and audit. Goal: Quality Redevelopment and Reinvestment Means to Citizen: Reduced blight, improve appearance on corridors, in neighborhoods; Better use of vacant buildings; Expanding local economy - places to shop, job opportunities for youth; Protecting and enhancing property values; Property owners taking pride in buildings and homes; Communication with School District Gap Analysis: Formal redevelopment plan - adoption; Specialized code development; More creative codes - construction materials, Credits for creative designs; Capital infrastructure plan - review/update; Incentives for redevelopment - private and public; Economic development in older areas; Beautification improvements; Improvement plans - corridors in older areas; Utility replacement plan. Goal: Quality of Life Amenities for the Community Means to Citizen: Easily accessible facilities- parks, trails, library; Range of leisure time choices - things to do for all generations; Quality parks, attractive trails - inviting to our citizens for use; Family orientated activities - families doing things together; Enhanced sense of neighborhood, community pride. Gap Analvsis: Parkland and open space - issue bonds, Acquire land; Cultural arts- funding events, planning additional events; Parkland dedication - implementation; Complete TIF and Developer agreement - Recreation Center, Library, Performing Arts Center); Library and Recreation Center - Staffing; Engineering Trail and Town Center; NRH20 expansion; Historic preservation. Goal: Effective Transportation System Means to Citizen: Able to move around the community in less time -less congestion; Quality and safe streets and road; Choices: transportation mode; Enhanced environmental quality - better air, less pollution; Protecting property values in our community; Alternative transportation systems for senior citizens and disabled. Council Work Session Minutes April 28-29, 2000 Page 9 Gap Analysis: Overlay program - continuation; Public education - Trinity Railway; Refueling Station cost; Clean Air Vehicle Program continuation - public understanding of air pollution and consequences; Business shuttle - expand business participation; Rufe Snow Project - work with TXDOT, property acquisition; North Tarrant Parkway - engineering, design, funding; Loop 820 - impact analysis, timing; Highway 26; Cotton Belt Study - Hike/bike trail; Regional transportation. The Council discussed Targets for Action for 2000-2001 and ranked the targets to set the top and high priorities. The top priorities set by Council are summarized as follows: 1) Land Use Plan Revision / Zoning Ordinance · Complete Plan (Draft) · Develop Process for Public Involvement (Discuss with Council) · Review and Refine Plan · Decision: Plan Adoption · Review, Evaluation, Fine Tune Ordinances · Develop ordinance: Time Dating Plats · Initiate Interim Zoning Classification 2) Redevelopment Strategy and Action Plan · Develop Redevelopment Plan - Specific Areas, Specific Action, Comprehensive Approach to Neighborhood a. Identify area b. Define problems c. Develop action · Evaluate and Enhance Comprehensive Neighborhood Code Enforcement - Goals, City's Role, Actions · Develop Incentive Program 3) Crime Control District · Continue Planning and Preparation · Complete Plan · Develop Community Education Action Plan · Conduct Successful Election 2001 The high priorities set by Council are summarized as follows: 1) Transportation Policy and Action Plan · Complete Thoroughfare Plan: Update · Develop City Position on Regional Transportation Issue · Decision: Clean Air Initiatives a. speed limits b. ozone days · Support Workforce Transportation (Business Shuttle) Council Work Session Minutes April 28-29, 2000 Page 10 2) Capital Planning: Infrastructure, Facilities, Maintenance · Review Existing Capital Planning (Infrastructure, facilities, maintenance) · Refine Project List · Decision: Next Year Priorities 3) Financial Policies and Plan · Review and Evaluate Debt Policy and Level · Review and Evaluate Reserves Policy and Level · Develop 5-year Financial Plan: Revenues and Expenditures · Review and Evaluate Investment Policy and Program · Review and Evaluate Self Insurance Program - Reserve level, Best for Employees 4) Grapevine Highway Upgrade · Complete Study by COGlTxDOT: Environmental Impact, Appearance, Costs, Overall Design · Pursue Name Change/Consistency · Study Widening South of 820 5) Historic Preservation Policy and Plan (Smithfield) · Define Goals, Area(s), Policy Framework · Develop Plan and Program Activities Medium priorities set by Council are summarized as follows: 1) Charter Revision · Focus Specific Areas to be Addressed - Length of Terms, Civil Service · Initiate Process - Charter Review · Complete Review · Decision: Next Steps Timing 2) 820: Evaluation and Direction · Design Process for Evaluating Impacts of 820 Expansion on City Facilities, Neighborhoods, Traffic Flow, Types on Business · Evaluate Impact on City Facilities · Determine Future Vision for Area. Other targets discussed but eliminated during the ranking of the top, high and medium priorities were: a) Staffing and Service Plan; b) Town Center - Direction; c) NRH20 Expansion; d) Compensation - Evaluation; e) Architectural Review Board: Direction; 1) Rufe Snow Project; g) Development Footprint (Commercial Overlay); h) Staff Evaluation and Action Plan; i) Development Process: Evaluation and Refinement; j) North Hills Mall; k) Cost Effectiveness of Services: Evaluation & Plan; I) Business promotion: Actions. The Council discussed the Council operations and suggested refinements. The following items were discussed: Council Work Session Minutes April 28-29, 2000 Page 11 1) Information and Presentations Made to Council - The Council discussed how they liked to receive information. They agreed that they prefer the following: 1) Visual group - prefer short, "crisp" presentations with visuals that support comments; 2) Status/progress reports -like to receive status reports on major projects - financial, construction, development, etc. - to help them understand and monitor the progress of projects; 3) Options -like realistic options for consideration, including the pros and cons; want the understanding that more than one option has been considered by staff and enables Council to consider alternatives; 4) Presentations - prefer overviews, highlights of significant points, don't repeat information in cover sheets, but give an overview; don't repeat what has already been presented in previous meetings, but only a short review if needed; prefer short, good visuals that are easy to understand and view. 2) Code of Conduct - This was discussed at last year's Goal's Work Session. No additional discussion needed. 3) Consistency - Staff was asked to place an item on a future agenda to rescind Resolution No. 99-10. The Council discussed the need to stay consistent in discussion of items during council meetings and to stay focused on the issue. To assist Council, staff needs to clarify parameters and actions to be taken on cover sheets. The Council suggested printing an information sheet to be placed in their Agenda books that define issues associated with platting, zoning and site plan reviews. The Council also requested that the City Attorney take an active role in bringing them back into focus when they digress from the issue/subject. 4) Majority Rules - The Council discussed the need to continue to recognize that the majority decides. 5) Boards and Commissions - There was discussion on involving new people on the City's boards and commissions. Staff will continue to forward to Council a list of citizens who apply for positions on one of the boards/commissions. Additionally, Council requested that articles and announcements be sent out to recruit new applicants. The Council also discussed holding a public seminar to inform the citizens of the various boards and commissions. The City Manager and staff are currently working on this project and will be bringing a recommendation forward to the Council in the future. 6) Meeting Preparation - The Council discussed the importance of coming prepared to the Council meetings and studying material provided prior to the meeting. 7) Representing City - The Council was reminded of the importance of all the Council to represent the City by attending ribbon cuttings, special events, etc. 8) Communications and Information Sharing - Council was reminded to keep each other informed. It was suggested that a refresher course be offered on the use of laptops. While some Council members prefer electronic information, staff should keep in mind that some Council Members prefer information by fax. The Council advised that they would like to be more aware of potential businesses locating in City. 9) Public Comments/Agenda - Discussion on reviewing procedures for Council to receive citizen input during open meetings and implementing additional procedures that will further provide for the orderly, equitable and effective conduct of the affairs of the City. 1 O)Other items - Review procedures for security and contingency plans in emergency situations. Council discussed celebrating successes and recognizing city employees. The Council discussed recognizing an employee each quarter. Council Work Session Minutes April 28-29, 2000 Page 12 The Council discussed actions for staff. Suggestions from the Council were 1) Staff should provide Council with their best professional recommendation on items being brought before the Council; 2) Attorney or other staff members should maintain professionalism and provide Council with facts and merits of case with no personal position on the matter. The work session adjourned on April 29, 2000 at 4:05 p.m. APPROVED: Charles Scoma - Mayor ATTEST: Patricia Hutson - City Secretary Present: 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 - MAY 22, 2000 - 5:45 P.M. Charles Scoma Lyle E. Welch Russell Mitchell Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson Don Phifer Joe D. Tolbert 1. Oscar Trevino, Jr. Larry J. Cunningham Randy Shiflet Steve Norwood Greg Vick Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson Paulette Hartman Rex McEntire Greg Dickens Larry Koonce John Pitstick Steve Brown Vicki Loftice Pam Burney Terry Kinzie Jenny Kratz Thomas Shockley Mike Curtis Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman Councilman City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director Community Services City Secretary Assistant City Secretary Adm. Asst. to City Manager Attorney Public Works Director Finance Director Director of Development Library Director Assistant Parks Director Environmental Services Director Information Services Director Public Information Director Police Chief Assistant Public Works Director ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order at 5:45 p.m. DISCUSS ITEMS Agenda Item 6c - GN 2000-054 - In response from NAN FROM REGULAR a question from the Council, Staff advised that the MAY 22,2000 CITY wires would be located in the interior of the tank. COUNCIL AGENDA The agreement provides that it will be the expense and responsibility of Metricom to move the wires during maintenance and painting of the tank by the City. .. ~ ITEM IR 2000-074 DISCUSS REVISING ORDINANCE AND POLICY REGARDING NAMING PUBLIC JILDlNGS, PARKS, STREETS AND OTHER FACILITIES IR 2000-071 MILLENNIUM COMMITTEE FOLLOW UP REPORT '_..- City Council Minutes May 22, 2000 Page 2 DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT Agenda Item 6e - PW 2000-16 - Councilman GREG D. Trevino asked Staff to make Richard Carr Construction aware of the liquidated damage rate and that this is a calendar job and the 180 day time period is critical. Agenda Item No. 12 - PZ 2000-15 - Staff was STEVE N. asked to check for a possible code violation on the property to the north of this rezone request. It appears that there is an auto body shop/mechanic shop in operation on the property to the north. Councilwoman Johnson requested that this item be placed on the agenda. Councilwoman Johnson advised she would like for the Council to review and update Ordinance No. 1866 regarding the naming of public facilities, streets, buildings. Councilwoman Johnson felt that the Council should consider recognizing individuals who have played a vital role in the development of the City. Councilwoman Johnson suggested that a committee be formed to review and bring a recommendation to the Council. Councilman Phifer present at 5:52 p.m. Mayor Scoma advised that he would appoint a LARRY C. Council committee to review the process of naming city facilities. The Council committee will have the option of appointing a sub-committee if desired. Councilwoman Johnson advised that she would like to be appointed to the Council committee. The City Manager reminded the Council that all council committees are subject to the Open Meetings' regulations. Mr. Brown, Library Director, reviewed the GREG V. recommendations of the Millennium Committee and tentative timelines. Recommendations from the Committee were: 1) Northeast Family Fourth - add 8 additional minutes to the fireworks show; 2) Christmas Tree Lighting & City Hall Christmas Lights - relocation of the Christmas Tree to the Dick Fisher Administration property and construct a 100 foot "Tree of Lights"; City Council Minutes May 22, 2000 Page 3 ,.. ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT 3) Looking Forward at a Digital Past; 4) Public Art - initiate a program of public arts and establish an exploratory committee. Commission an artist through a public/private partnership to create a unique sculpture or piece of art; 5) City Wide Festival- identify a theme for a city wide festival that would provide identity to the City. Staff advised an 18-month to two-year lead time would be needed to develop a citywide festival; 6) Spring Concert in the Park Music Series - a series of outdoor concerts in the park during the spring/summer. Some of the Council Members were not in favor of a metal pole Christmas tree. Some also preferred to leave the tree at the Library location. Concern was also expressed about the possibility of wanting to relocate the Christmas tree when the Town Center is developed. An interest was expressed in going forward on the Christmas lights for the City Hall building. Staff was directed to bring back more information to the Council to include pictures of "Trees of Lights", and to look at what could be done if the Christmas tree is left at the Library location. Staff will also bring back to Council cost estimates on Christmas lights on the City Hall building. The consensus of the Council was to move forward with the addition to the Fourth of July celebration. The Council also agreed to move forward with the naming of an exploratory committee for Public Arts and were in favor of the idea of a "Summer in the Park" event. Mayor Scoma advised that on August 24 the "Taste of Texas" will be held at the Blue Line Ice Facility. 2000-073 Mr. Dickens explained that the proposed ordinance GREG D I STEVE N DISCUSS would establish a sidewalk policy for the construction ESTABLISHING of new sidewalks in areas currently without SIDEWALK POLICY sidewalks as well as address the City's policy on sidewalks in new developing and redeveloping - ~--_..~.,---,._.~--,.,''----~.._--~--_._------~-~~.~.."..~~''--,' ~ City Council Minutes May 22,2000 Page 4 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT areas. The major requirements of the proposed policy were reviewed with the Council. The following comments were received from the Council: 1) felt that that the City should participate more in older neighborhoods; 2) concern with citizens having to pay for sidewalks when it was the City's responsibility; 3) interest expressed in a policy similar to some of the other cities where an annual amount is budgeted. A system would be put in place where projects are graded and prioritized. The City's participation would be higher than the homeowners would, and the homeowners could also have the opportunity to move up the list faster by buying-it down, similar to the funding of highway projects; 4) if the majority of the traffic is generated from schools or public buildings, City should contribute 100 percent. Staff was also asked to make the following clarifications to the proposed policy: 1) Page 2, Paragraph 1 C - add additional wording "or the assessment" to the end of the sentence - "The city shall initiate the replacement of sidewalks upon receipt of the property owners' share of the cost" 2) Page 3, Paragraph C2 - clarify critical needs and if it is not a safety factor eliminate or clarify the safety language. 3) Page 2, Paragraph 1 B - asked that the three options be expanded upon and clarified as to the meaning. Staff will bring an ordinance back to the Council with the suggestions made by the Council. -----_.------_.~.~~..._-"_._..._"_. ". City Council Minutes May 22,2000 Page 5 -- ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma announced at 6:43 p.m. that the NAN meeting would adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of consulation with City Attorney as authorized by Government Code §551.071 for Ramos and Juarez vs. McCrory & City of North Richland Hills and OR 2000-1981 affecting Police lAD Investigations. The Executive Session adjourned at 6:55 p.m. to the regular Council meeting. Charles Scoma - Mayor ATTEST: Patricia Hutson - City Secretary ...."'-~-~.---~,---'~._..~"'''-.._''_._.....~"..-..-,.-_.--~-'- 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 - MAY 22,2000 - 7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order May 22,2000 at 7:03 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Charles Scoma Lyle E. Welch Russell Mitchell Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson Don Phifer Joe D. Tolbert 1. Oscar Trevino, Jr. Staff: Larry J. Cunningham Randy Shiflet Steve Norwood Greg Vick Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson Rex McEntire Mayor Mayor Pro T em 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 Student from Richland High School Drama class gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Student from Richland High School Drama class led the pledge. 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS a) Mr. Ron Moore, Teen Court - Chair, announced the following winners of the 1999- 2000 Teen Court Scholarships: Bethany Grohman, Jonathon Luedke and Shanon Williams. Other Teen Court members present were Janet Golightly, Kathy Graves and Staff liaisons Jim Wilkins and Cheri Hanson. _.._a~_..,_...___~___~_'____________~_"'''_~''__·W''" __M"" .... --"'~'--"'-"'---'--'----~----"'-~--- City Council Minutes May 22, 2000 Page 2 b) Ms. Patsy Tucker, Beautification - Chair, announced the following winners for the Yard of the Month awards: John & Susan Bush, 4608 Lariat Trail; James & Barbara Lockhart, 4200 Cummings; Clyde Cue Cole, 6629 Pleasant Ridge; Jane Rice 7601 Circle; Carol Warriner, 6109 Roaring Springs; Greg & Amber Watson, 7509 Chapman; Jon & Phyllis Moore, 9012 Thornberry Drive; Micah & Alison Beck, 7320 Coventry; and Olin & Ginger Newberry, 8605 Shadybrook Court. c) The landscape of the month award went to Dr. & Mrs. Mario Contaldi of Southwest Vision Center, 7728 Mid-Cities Boulevard. 5. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Trevino removed item 6F. 6. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED A. MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING MAY 08,2000 B. MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING MAY 08, 2000 C. GN 2000-054 - CONSIDERATION OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH METRICOM FOR ANTENNAE AT AMUNDSON WATER TOWER - RESOLUTION NO. 2000- 035 D. PU 2000-028 - AWARD BID FOR MISCELLANEOUS STREET SUBGRADE STABILIZATION PROJECT TO MCCLENDON CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $56,792 - RESOLUTION NO. 2000-38 E. PW 2000-016 - AWARD OF BID FOR RUFE SNOW DRIVE, SECTION "C" (HIGH LAWN TERRACE TO BURSEY ROAD) TO RICHARD CARR CONSTRUCTION CO. IN THE AMOUNT OF $413,573.76 F. ITEM REMOVED Councilman Mitchell moved, seconded by Councilman Trevino to approve the consent agenda. Motion to approve carried 7-0. __M____U_..._____________~_____·___~_"__··~ -,. City Council Minutes May 22, 2000 Page 3 6F. PW 2000-017 - APPROVE PURCHASE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE RUFE SNOW DRIVE WIDENING PROJECT APPROVED Councilman Trevino abstained from discussion and voting. Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Welch to approve PW 2000-017. Motion to approve carried 6-0, with Councilman Trevino abstaining. 7. PS 99-39 - REQUEST OF ARCADIA REALTY CORPORATION FOR A FINAL PLAT OF TOWN CENTER ADDITION PHASE I (PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF DAVIS BOULEVARD, SOUTH OF MID-CITIES BOULEVARD TO THE WEST SIDE OF THE PROPOSED LAKES AT TOWN CENTER ADDITION) APPROVED Mr. Terry Mitchell of Carter & Burgess, representing Arcadia Realty Corporation summarized request for Council. Arcadia Realty Corporation has submitted the final plat of Town Center Addition Phase I. The proposed plat contains 59.647 acres, 236 single family lots, 9 common areas and one drainage right-of-way area. The property is currently zoned Town Center District. One change from the preliminary plat to the final plat was to change the width of the right-of-way around Block AD - Common Area LL. Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Development, addressed the request as it relates to city codes and ordinances. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of PS 99-39 with the following conditions: 1. The Traffic Impact Analysis be approved prior to the start of construction of civil improvements of Phase 1 2. Only the portion of Lake Way running east/west be renamed as Olmstead Terrace 3. Re-Iabel Common Area CA-11 as either Lot 14, Block 1 or as Lots 11-14, Block 1 Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Welch to approve PS 99- 39 as recommended by Staff. Motion to approve carried 7-0. .._..,.___~.____,.~..__._.____.~,,~___,...._'__~___~~___~_""~_""_A~'_'"__ City Council Minutes May 22, 2000 Page 4 8. PS 99-41 - REQUEST OF PAO LY FOR A FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, LV ADDITION (PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE 8800 BLOCK OF RUMFIELD ROAD, NORTHEAST OF RUMFIELD ROAD AND EDEN ROAD) APPROVED Mr. Pao Ly, applicant, summarized his request. Mr. Ly would like to build a single-family residence and is proposing a final plat for Lot 1, Block 1, Ly Addition. Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Development, advised Council that the applicant would construct a septic system on his property. Councilman Metts asked if applicant would be required to tie into sewer when it becomes available. Mr. Greg Dickens, Public Works Director, advised Council that they could require applicant to sign a covenant stating he will tie into the sewer system once it becomes available. Mayor Pro Tem Welch moved to approve PS 99-41 with the stipulation that the owner sign a covenant agreeing to tie into the city sewer system when it becomes available to the property. Councilman Metts seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 9. PS 2000-17 - REQUEST OF DENNIS STOUT FOR A PLAT AMENDMENT OF LOTS 3 AND 4, BLOCK 1 SMITHFIELD ADDITION TO LOTS 3R AND 4R, BLOCK 1, SMITHFIELD ADDITION (PROPERTY LOCATED NORTHEAST OF DAVIS BOULEVARD AND MAIN STREET) APPROVED Councilman Phifer abstained from discussion and voting. Mr. Dennis Stout, applicant, summarized his request. He is proposing a plat amendment to change property lines within a previous plat. 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. ~_._----~-,~-,----~,.__.-..,._.~.._._.- City Council Minutes May 22,2000 Page 5 Councilman Trevino moved, seconded by Councilman Mitchell to approve PS 2000- 017. Motion to approve carried 6-0, with Councilman Phifer abstaining. 10. PZ 2000-17 - REQUEST OF WENDY'S INTERNATIONAL FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT WITHIN 200 FEET OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY ON LOT 3, BLOCK 1, VENTURE ADDITION (PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7835 GRAPEVINE HIGHWAY) APPROVED Mr. David Wood, representing applicant, summarized request. Wendy's International has submitted a request for Site Plan approval of a restaurant and drive through located within 200 feet of residential properties. 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 Councilman Phifer to approve PZ 2000-017. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 11. PZ 2000-14 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDING ORDINANCES NO. 2317 AND 2171 FOR THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NUMBER 23 FOR THE MULTI-FAMILY DEVELOPMENT THE BLUFFS AT IRON HORSE ON LOT 1, BLOCK 1, IRON HORSE ADDITION (PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE 6300 BLOCK OF BROWNING DRIVE, EAST OF THE IRON HORSE GOLF COURSE AND WEST OF THE DART RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY) - ORDINANCE NO. 2478 APPROVED Mr. Richard Shaw, applicant, submitted a zone change request to amend Ordinance Numbers 2317 and 2171 that approved Planned Development Number 23 for Multi- Family and 12-Medium Industrial. Mr. Shaw is requesting to extend the time to receive a site plan and apply for a building permit for Phase II of the property for a period of 3 or more years. He is also seeking Council approval to utilize a fiber cement wall as opposed to the brick wall recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission along the DART railroad track. Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Development, addressed the request as it relates to city codes and ordinances. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval City Council Minutes May 22, 2000 Page 6 of PZ 2000-14 to amend Ordinance Numbers 2171 and 2317 for Planned Development Number 23 on Lot 1, Block 1, Iron Horse Addition in the 6300 Block of Browning Drive with the following stipulations: 1. Revise the extension dates from three years to a two-year extension. Site Plan acceptance on Phase II to April 30, 2002 and building permit acceptance date to July 30, 2002. 2. Accepting the wording in the ordinance that rebuilding in the event of casualty loss is permitted with the addition of the requirement of the same architectural style and materials as the original application. 3. Concrete pillars for the wrought iron fence adjacent to Iron Horse Golf Course can not exceed 35 feet in distance between columns. 4. The fencing abutting the railroad right-of-way along the east side of the subject property shall be constructed of brick masonry with brick columns. Councilman Tolbert inquired when the applicant comes before Council for the acceptance of site plan for Phase II could the City require applicant to conform to traffic impact analysis study. He would like to see it required of applicant. Mr. Pitstick advised Council that staff could require applicant to conform to the traffic impact analysis. Mayor Scoma advised Mr. Pitstick all current standards (landscape, sign and other ordinances in effect) apply to the site plan and make a note of such. Mayor Scoma opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Scoma closed the public hearing. Councilwoman Johnson moved to approve PZ 2000-014 and Ordinance No. 2478 to amend Planned Development Number 23 by allowing a two-year extension on site plan and building permit approval for multi-family development with the stipulations as outlined in the Planning and Zoning recommendation and removing Medium Industrial uses from the Planned Development and the current ordinances at time of platting be in place. Councilman Trevino seconded the motion. Councilwoman Johnson amended her motion to include the provision that the applicant be able to utilize fiber cement fencing along the railroad right-of-way along the east side of the property. Councilman Trevino seconded the amendment. Motion to approve carried 7-0. City Council Minutes May 22, 2000 Page 7 12. PZ 2000-15 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF BILL AND MARIE MELBOURNE FOR A ZONING CHANGE ON LOT 16A, BLOCK A, HEWITT ESTATES ADDITION, FROM AG-AGRICULTURAL TO R1-SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7613 BUCK STREET)- ORDINANCE NO. 2479 APPROVED Mr. Bill Melbourne advised Council of his request to rezone 22,000 square feet from AG-Agricultural to R 1-Single Family Residential. Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Development, addressed the request as it relates to city codes and ordinances. He advised Council that the applicant would be required to submit a preliminary and final plat prior to issuance of a building permit. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of PZ 2000-015. Mayor Scoma opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Scoma closed the public hearing. Councilman Mitchell moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Welch to approve PZ 2000-015, Ordinance No. 2479. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 13. PZ 2000-16 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF ARNOLD PAIR AND DOUG HENDERSON FOR A ZONING CHANGE ON 3.8 ACRES OF LOT 1A AND 1C, BRENTWOOD ESTATES ADDITION, FROM AG-AGRICULTURAL TO 01- OFFICE (PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8501 DAVIS BOULEVARD)- ORDINANCE NO. 2480 -- CHILD TIME DAYCARE CENTER APPROVED Mr. Doug Henderson is requesting a zoning change on 3.8 acre Lot 1A and 1C, Brentwood Estates Addition, from AG-Agricultural to 01 Office. Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Development, addressed the request as it relates to city codes and ordinances. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of PZ 2000-016. Staff recommends approval with stipulation that a formal site plan and plat would have to be approved prior to any building construction. City Council Minutes May 22, 2000 Page 8 Mayor Scoma opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Scoma closed the public hearing. Councilman Trevino moved to approve PZ 2000-016, Ordinance No. 2480 with the understanding that a formal site plan and plat would have to be approved prior to any building construction. Councilman Tolbert seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 14. PZ 2000-18 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF MONICA AND SERGIO FLORES FOR A ZONING CHANGE ON TRACT 2A2B, ABSTRACT 146, FROM AG-AGRICUL TURAL TO R-1-S-SPECIAL SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8120 SAYERS LANE) - ORDINANCE NO 2481 APPROVED Mr. Sergio Flores is requesting to rezone two acres from AG-Agricultural to R1 S-Special single family residential. Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Development, addressed the request as it relates to city codes and ordinances. He advised Council should the zoning be granted, the Flores will be required to submit a preliminary and final plat prior to issuance of a building permit. Mayor Scoma opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Scoma closed the public hearing. Councilman Metts moved, seconded by Councilman Mitchell to approve PZ 2000-018, Ordinance No. 2481. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 15. PZ 2000-19 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF DENNIS PAUL FOR A ZONING CHANGE ON LOT 5, COLLEGE ACRES ADDITION FROM R3 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO R1S SPECIAL SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8044 GREEN VALLEY DRIVE) - ORDINANCE NO 2482 APPROVED City Council Minutes May 22, 2000 Page 9 Mr. Dennis Paul is requesting a zone change to rezone approximately 2.10 acres from R3-Single family residential to R1S-Single family residential. Mr. Paul would like to build a larger garage than what is allowed under the property's current zoning. Councilman Trevino is concerned if Council passes this zone change request it will allow owner to keep livestock on property. Mr. Paul advised Council he does not intend to keep livestock. Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Development, addressed the request as it relates to city codes and ordinances. He advised Council that accessory buildings located in the R1 S-Residential district are exempt from the height limit, pitch of roof, concrete access to a public street and masonry requirement. Additionally, the size is limited to 5% of the total lot of tract area. This would allow an accessory building to contain a maximum of 4,573 square feet. Councilman Tolbert would like Staff to come up with another zoning area that will allow an owner to build a three or four car garage without the additional uses that come with R1-S Special Single Family Residential - so Council would not have to worry about the future development of property if the owner was granted R 1-S zoning which would allow metal buildings and the storing of livestock. Mayor Scoma opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Scoma closed the public hearing. Mayor Scoma had one written request of support from Jeff Paul, 5125 Colorado Boulevard. Councilwoman Johnson moved to approve PZ 2000-19, Ordinance No. 2482 with the provision that the following permitted uses be removed: allowing livestock and capability of having metal buildings on the property. Councilman Phifer seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 7-0. Mayor Scoma called a recess at 8:33 p.m. and called the meeting back to order at 8:44 p.m. with the same members present as recorded. City Council Minutes May 22,2000 Page 10 16. PZ 2000-20 - APPEAL PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF WINKELMANN & ASSOCIATES FOR A ZONING CHANGE ON 17.681 ACRES FROM R1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AND C1 COMMERCIAL TO PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FOR HOME DEPOT, A HOME IMPROVEMENT CENTER WITH OUTDOOR SALES, RENTAL AND DISPLAY (PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PRECINCT LINE ROAD AND MID-CITIES BOULEVARD IN THE 6400 BLOCK OF PRECINCT LINE ROAD) - ORDINANCE NO. 2483 APPROVED Mr. Mike Clark, applicant, advised Council that the site being presented tonight has been modified from what was originally presented at the Planning and Zoning Public Hearing held on April 27, 2000. The following items were modified from the original request: · Relocating an 8 foot masonry wall closer to the building · Providing an 80 to 100 foot landscaped buffer channel to the north and west sides of the building · Significant increases in trees and landscaping in buffer areas · Changing the exterior façade to a rock or stone finish · Addressing the traffic issues as outlined by the City's traffic consultant · Will provide a sewer line along the west property line (allowing property owners to tie into if they wish) · Restrict hours of operation to 6:00 am - 10:00 pm · Deletion of proposed outdoor storage areas along the garden center (fronting Mid Cities Boulevard) · Area defined specifically for outdoor sales and display to be - ~ Directly in front of the Home Depot building (not to be within the vestibule or paved area in front of building and not to be located in the fire lane or parking lot) the paved area will be shown on the final site plan. · Restricted access to Precinct Line Road to a single driveway and eliminate future out parcels to no additional driveways (per homeowner comments) · Provide a signal at Mid Cities Boulevard median (Home Depot's expense) Mr. Clark introduced the following representatives from Home Depot: Heather Pratt, Community Affairs Manager, Troy Rice, Vice President of Operations, Robby Rockwell, District Manager, Chris Freeman, Store Manager and Barbara Leftwich, Traffic Consultant City Council Minutes May 22, 2000 Page 11 Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Planning, advised Council there were changes to the original site plan since the request went before the Planning & Zoning Commission. He also advised Council that the City received a formal petition against the site plan for Home Depot that was presented at the Planning and Zoning Commission Public Hearing held on April 27, 2000. Approximately 125 property owners signed the petition opposing Home Depot, but only 14.9% of the area within 200 feet of proposed zoning change. Since 20% was not obtained the action by Council will not require a super majority vote (three fourths). Home Depot is requesting the following variances from the existing ordinance: · Not require a masonry screening wall around the front corner lot · Delete the screening wall at the trash compactor · Delete the cul-de-sac requirements at the west termination of Wayne Lane (in an effort to offset that requirement Home Depot will dedicate a public access easement along the back row and restrict access to these out parcels with no additional driveway on Precinct Line Road. Patrons will have to access off the public access easement.) · Allow open channel to be unlined to satisfy the Corps of Engineers mitigation requirements · Allow exterior building elevation articulation variations from the ordinance on the front and side elevations facing Precinct Line Road and Mid Cities Boulevard · Delete screening requirements for transformer and generator due to location on site · Permit garden center use · Permit garden center fence height increase (12 feet) Mr. Pitstick advised Council that this property has not been platted. When the property is platted there will be a detailed drainage study on the drainage channel. Home Depot has requested (2) 20-foot pole signs to be located on Mid Cities Boulevard and Precinct Line Road. The Planning and Zoning Commission at their April 27 meeting recommended denial for this zoning change request. Mr. Clark addressed Council's safety concerns regarding Home Depot's request for a right and left out onto Precinct Line Road and gave the following option for the northbound traffic. Home Depot would suggest a one-way, exit only, right turn on T.K. Martin twelve (12) feet wide. The signal would address Council's concern with safety and traffic congestion on Precinct Line Road. Mr. Clark advised Council that Home Depot is committed to restripin9 Precinct Line Road for the deceleration lane. City Council Minutes May 22, 2000 Page 12 Councilman Tolbert inquired about the 40 foot lights on the property. He asked Mr. Clark if Home Depot would consider changing the size. Mr. Clark advised Council the 40 foot lights are the current proposal and that would be the standard size light for any commercial property. He has no problem restricting the three lights to 25 feet. Councilman Tolbert asked Home Depot if they would turn the three lights off after 10:00 p.m. He asked that the lights be set on a timer. Mr. Troy Rice, Home Depot, advised Council that Home Depot would dim the lights once the store is closed. The primary reason for lighting is safety, both for the patrons and associates. Mr. Rice said the lights could be set on a timer by way of energy management. Councilman Tolbert also asked that Home Depot limit the hours of refuge pick up to no earlier than 7:00 am or later than 10:00 pm. Mr. Clark advised Council he had no problem with the refuge schedule. Councilman Tolbert confirmed with Mr. Clark that Home Depot would provide permanent irrigation in all places that have landscape. Mr. Clark confirmed they would provide permanent irrigation with exception of the drainage area on the west side of the building. Mayor Scoma opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak for a group of ten or more people to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak as a group representative, the Mayor asked for any individuals wishing to speak in favor to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor opened the public hearing to opposition. The following individuals spoke in opposition of request: . Jan Patterson, 9021 Valley View; Faye Rogers, 6417 Rogers Drive; Charles Rogers, 6417 Roberts Drive; Buddy Scribner, 6400 Chilton Drive; Kadin Norder, 6409 Whitney Court; Jo-Anne Beveridge, 6504 Parkway Avenue; Dennis Buckingham, 9100 Martin Drive; Kevin Littlefield, 9108 Martin Rd; Michael Gerard 6405 Rogers Lane; Robin Eddins, 8628 Crestview Drive; Margy Agar, 6501 Parkway Avenue; and Claudia M. Thompson, 6512 Parkway Avenue. The Mayor received a petition opposing Home Depot. The names on the petition are listed below: · Mark & Rose Dudney, 6500 Valley View Drive; Kevin Littlefield, 9108 Martin; Barbara Faggart, 9212 Martin Rd; Kim Phillips, 9217 Martin Drive; Nicole Buckingham, 9100 Martin Drive; William Jenks, 9008 Martin Drive; Judy "-.-.-.-----------. City Council Minutes May 22, 2000 Page 13 Buckingham, 9100 Martin; Susan Ortiz, 9012 Martin; Dr. Charles Rogers, 6417 Rogers Drive; Faye Rogers, 6417 Rogers Drive; Patricia Gerard, 6401 & 6404 Rogers Drive; Michael Gerard, 6401 & 6404 Rogers Drive and Dennis Buckingham, 9100 Martin Drive. The Mayor read into record those opposing whom wished not to speak. They are as follows: · Mark & Rose Dudney, 6500 Valley View Drive; Bryan & Stephanie Wilkinson, 6504 Valleyview; Doug Roland, 6501 Valley View Drive; Dr. Peggy J. Cook, 6516 Parkway Avenue; William C. Martin, 6629 Chilton Drive; William S. Martin, 6629 Chilton Drive; Michael P. O'Donnell, 6729 Rolling Hills Drive; and Margio Dorman O'Donnell, 6729 Rolling Hills Drive. Mayor Scoma had a request from Casper Naegle, 7108 Stephanie Court to record her support for Home Depot. There being no one else wishing to speak Mayor Scoma closed the Public Hearing. Councilman Metts wanted to know what the concession was if any, on the traffic. Council discussed whether to have an exit only on Martin. Mayor Scoma advised Council that there has been no definitive decision. The recommendation is a left out and right out on to Precinct Line. Council may elect to change that at the time of the motion. Councilman Welch asked if there was anyway that the City could limit traffic on Martin so they could not go west on Martin. Mr. Dickens advised Council that there are ways to discourage the traffic. Short of putting down spikes the City can not totally eliminate the traffic from traveling through the neighborhood. However, to discourage the traffic the City could construct a headache bar. Councilwoman Johnson moved to approve PZ 2000-20 for a Planned Development for a home improvement center including a garden center with outside display and sales and the site plan as presented by Ordinance No. 2483 with the following provisions: · Hours of Operation 6:00 am -10:00 pm, Monday - Saturday and 8:00 am - 7:00 pm on Sunday · Three parking lights on the south and west sides of the main building not to exceed 15 feet in height ~ '_."~e_'_____..",,",____ City Council Minutes May 22, 2000 Page 14 · Outdoor storage and sales area will be allowed in areas approved and located by the City Staff and placed in writing · Truck delivery hours of 8:00 am - 9:00 pm, Monday - Saturday and no deliveries on Sunday · Right-in and right-out on Precinct Line Road · Right-out only on Martin, with a median placed in the street and a truck headache barrier to keep the traffic from going to the left · Addition of three speed bumps on Martin to be located by City Staff and funded by Home Depot (Councilwoman Johnson realized after the Council Meeting this requirement is in conflict with current City Ordinances. Traffic calming on Martin will be looked at in the future) · All commitments made by Home Depot this evening are to be added to the site plans Home Depot is committed to restriping Precinct Line Road for the deceleration lane Home Depot would dim the lights once the store is closed via timers limit the hours of refuge pick up no earlier than 7:00 am or later than 10:00 pm provide permanent irrigation in all places that have landscape · Additional Landscape on Mid Cities Boulevard where it abuts the building Councilman Metts seconded the motion. Councilman Metts asked that the Police Department enforce the restricted left-hand turn on to Martin to compliment the discouragement of the headache barrier. Councilman Mitchell asked Councilwoman Johnson to amend her motion to include: · There be no traffic on Martin · Delivery Hours from 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Councilwoman Johnson denied the amendment regarding traffic on Martin but agreed to amend her motion to modify the delivery hours to 7:00 am - 7:00 pm. City Council Minutes May 22, 2000 Page 15 Councilman Metts seconded the amendment. Councilman Trevino asked Councilwoman Johnson to amend her motion to include: · Deliveries on the northeast side be limited to tool pick up and delivery by the public. · Deliveries on the northwest side be limited to lumber pick up and delivery · No overnight parking and storage of trucks or trailers on the site Councilwoman Johnson accepted and Councilman Metts seconded the amendment. Councilman Mitchell asked Councilwoman Johnson to reconsider the amendment of no traffic on Martin, in consideration of the close proximity to the school. Councilwoman Johnson denied the amendment. Motion to approve carried 5-2; with Mayor Pro Tem Welch, Councilmen Metts, Tolbert, Trevino and Councilwoman Johnson voting for and Councilmen Mitchell and Phifer voting against. 17. APPOINTMENTS TO THE PARK & RECREATION FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - PLACES 1, 3, 4, 5, AND 7 APPROVED Councilman Metts moved to appoint Don Phifer to Place 1, Mayor Scoma - Place 3, Dave Davis - Place 5 and Scott Turnage, Jr. to Place 7, terms expiring May 1, 2002 and Joe Tolbert to Place 4 to fill the unexpired term expiring May 1,2001. Councilwoman Johnson seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 18. APPOINTMENT TO THE CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT _ PLACE 6 APPROVED Mayor Pro Tem Welch moved to appoint Councilwoman Johnson to Place 6, term expiring September 1, 2000. Councilman Metts seconded the motion. City Council Minutes May 22,2000 Page 16 Motion to approve carried 7-0. 19. A. CITIZENS PRESENTATION None. B. INFORMATION AND REPORTS City Offices will be closed on Monday, May 29 -Memorial Day Trinity Waste will run service on Memorial Day Camp NRH at the Recreation Center Session 1 - May 30th through June 2nd Session 2 - June 5th through June 9th Session 3 - June 1 ih through June 16th Session 4 - June 19th through June 23rd Summer reading club begins May 30th and ends July 22nd at the Library 20. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma adjourned the meeting at 10:46 pm. Charles Scoma - Mayor ATTEST: Patricia Hutson - City Secretary ". ': CITY OF NORTH R/CHLAND HILLS Subject: Authorize Contract With Badger Meter, Inc. Resolution No. 2000-039 Council Meeting Date: 6/12/2000 Agenda Number: PU 2000-029 ,_- Department: Finance / Public Works Since 1992 the City has been replacing the old standard water meters with Badger telemetric meters. The purchase of water meters is required to replace non-working meters and for installation in new construction areas. As a result of the conversion the Badger meter is the only unit compatible with the system. At the November 9, 1998 meeting, Council authorized a tWo-year contract with Badger Meter that will expire on June 24,2000. Badger Meter has offered to extend the contract an additional two years at the 1998 contract pricing. Attached is a list of these prices. Recommendation: To authorize the contract with Badger Meter, Inc. to supply water meters and pass Resolution No. 2000- 039 authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract. ....~ Finance Review Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operating Budget Other Budget Director Page 1 of Badger Telemetric Meter Contract Prices 2000-2002 Price 3/4" Transponder & Meter $149.19 1" Transponder & Meter $195.96 1 1 /2" Transponder & Meter $326.23 2" Transponder & Meter $402.15 3/4" Transponder Only $124.70 1 " Transponder Only $124.70 1 1/2" Transponder Only $147.35 2" Transponder Only $147.35 RESOLUTION NO. 2000-039 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, that: 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the contract with Badger Meter, Inc. for the purchase of water meters and accessories, as the act and deed of the City. PASSED AND APPROVED this 12th day of June, 2000. APPROVED: Charles Scoma Mayor ATTEST: Patricia Hutson, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: Rex McEntire, Attorney for the City APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: Larry Koonce, Director of Finance ( CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS '~ Department: Finance / Public Works Council Meeting Date: 6/12/2000 Subject: Award Annual Contract for Miscellaneous Concrete Agenda Number: PU 2000-030 Improvements to Barbara's Concrete - Resolution No. 2000-040 In the 1999/2000 approved budget, Council appropriated funds for miscellaneous concrete improvements. Formal bids were solicited for a contract to provide these services for a two-year period and the results are attached. Bidders were requested to submit bids on removing and replacing estimated quantities of valley gutters, sidewalks, handicap ramps, curb and gutter and driveway approaches. The work will be ordered and completed on an as need basis. Barbara's Concrete was the low bidder meeting the specifications and general conditions of the bid. 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Q.o 0 Q) 0 0 0 .5 « LO 0 '<t 0 LO ~ LO Ñ LO ~ N ..- CI) - CI) ... CJ c:: Q) 0 c:: c:: 0 0 :::ï ... ...J :¡:: 0.. ro en Q. E 3= w « ::s ... 0 .¡: ... ~ ro Q) a Q) b CJ Q) ro a::: :t:: ¡¡: CI) N en :t:: 3= :J :s ~ c:: :J .!1! N CI) Q) 0.. C) >- >- 0'> C C) "0 ro ro ro en ãi I 0 oð ~ ~ 0 >- ü5 'õ en CJ 0 ~ .D ~ en ~ c:: ... > > :æ "0 ro ro :J .~ .~ Q) ëD > '<t ::r: Ü 0 0 a::: ..- N C") --i LÓ co ....: ---~..<~..."~."--,. .,.._..__._-_....__._,_._...._.._._-~~._-_._--_._~--'_.-----~,_._-"~.~_._~,...._._._._,~.__.~~~~ RESOLUTION NO. 2000-040 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, that: 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the contract with Barbara's Concrete for Miscellaneous Concrete Improvements, as the act and deed of the City. PASSED AND APPROVED this 12th day of June, 2000. APPROVED: Charles Scoma Mayor ATTEST: Patricia Hutson, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: Rex McEntire, Attorney for the City APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: ~~ Larry Ko ée, Director of Finance CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS ',-- Department: Administration Council Meeting Date: 6/12/00 Subject: Youth Advisory Committee End of Year Report Agenda Number: GN 2000-057 : In accordance with the Youth Advisory Committee's By-Laws, the committee shall submit a year-end report to the City Council on the status of its activities for the year. The year-end report of the Youth Advisory Committee as submitted by Tony Ortega, President of the Youth Advisory Committee, is attached for your review. Melissa Johnson, the City's Youth Outreach Coordinator and liaison to the committee, Tony Ortega and members of the Youth Advisory Committee will be in attendance to present the report to the City Council and to provide a brief summary of the report. Recommendation Approve the Youth Advisory Committee's year-end report to the City Council. '-- Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operating Budget Other ~. ;}. J. d£J::$ /14., ~ Departme~ead Signature Finance Review Account Number Sufficient Funds Available Budget Director Finance Director Page 1 of _ .~_..._~--,._.._---~----._~*-~-"'---_._---~-_..~... ......-.-.- Report of Youth Advisory Committee 2000 To City Council of North Richland Hills The Youth Advisory Committee has concluded its third successful year. Since January the Youth Advisory Committee has been involved in projects concerning a survey to go out to schools, Y AC Party 2000, BISD Garage sale, and sending applications for next year's committee. As we reported earlier this year in January, the Youth Advisory Committee had interests in conducting a survey to send out to the schools. Since that time we have ~ developed a survey~ with the help of Dr. Sharon Walker. The survey covers issues concerning what teens do in their free time and where, what they would like to do, and issues that most concern them in their lives. The survey was sent to high schools and middle schools; however, the return rate was low due to the timing it was sent out. We plan to send it out next school year in September to receive more accurate results. We plan to analyze the survey and see how the committee can address the concerns of teens in the area. The Youth Advisory Committee has plans to host the annual YAC Party. Our sub-committee have made arrangements to host the event at NRH20. Other plans, such as date and to have bands, are still under consideration and are not determined. In May, the Youth Advisory Committee volunteered at the BISD Garage sale for several days. Several of our committee members worked different shifts each day. We helped sale and pick-up items at the garage sale. .. During the last half of our term, we realized that for some of us committee members our time was drawing near and we needed to prepare for the next committee, We prepared applications and distributed them throughout the high schools. This last part of our term has been a success. The projects the committee has taken on this last half of the term will benefit and carry over to the next committee. As we look back of the whole year this committee has accomplished a great deal of many things and the year was successful and fun. We hope the next committee can build upon what we have established and accomplish more. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: Administration Council Meeting Date: 06/12/00 Subject: Authorize Council Ad Hoc Committee to Review and Agenda Number: GN 2000-058 Recommend a Policy Regarding the Naming of Streets, Parks, Public Buildings, and other Public Facilities - Resolution No. 2000- 041 Section 7.1 of the Council Rules and Procedures that were adopted by the City Council states that the City Council may authorize the appointment of an "Ad Hoc" Council member committee and if such committee is authorized, then the Mayor shall appoint members of the City Council to such committees, subject to the approval of the Council. Mayor Scoma is proposing that an Ad Hoc Committee of the Council be appointed to review and recommend a policy regarding the naming of streets, parks, public buildings, and other public facilities. If such a committee is appointed, it will review the current naming policies, review material from other cities, consider information used by the Parks and Recreation Board, and determine if and where any changes should be made or if additional criteria is needed for naming facilities, etc. That report would then come back to the entire Council for consideration. The Council Rules and Procedures provide that any Ad Hoc Committee so created shall cease to exist upon the accomplishments of the special purpose for which they were created or when abolished by a majority vote of the Council. The committee shall have only advisory powers to the City Council, but will be subject to the Open Meetings Law, post meeting times and dates, and agendas. Upon approval of a Public Facility Naming Ad Hoc Committee, the next step would be for the Mayor to submit names to the City Council for Council approval. Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operating Budget Other Finance Review Account Number Sufficient Funds Available Department Head Signature Finance Director Page 1 of RESOLUTION NO. 2000-041 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, that: 1. Pursuant to rule 7.1 of the Council Rules of Procedure, the Mayor is hereby authorized to appoint members of the Council to an ad hoc committee to study and report on the repeal or redraft of Ordinance No. 1866. 2. The membership of the committee is limited to three council members subject to approval of the City Council. 3. The committee shall cease to exist when it submits its report to the City Council in connection with its stated purpose in paragraph one. PASSED AND APPROVED this 12th day of June, 2000. APPROVED: Charles Scoma, Mayor ATTEST: Patricia Hutson, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: Rex McEntire, City Attorney CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS 'Ùepartment: Administration Council Meeting Date: 06/12/00 Subject: Appointments of Council Ad Hoc Committee to Review Agenda Number: GN 2000-059 And Recommend a Policy Regarding the Naming of Streets, Parks, Public Buildings, and other Public Facilities. If the Council approves the preceding item to authorize a Council Ad Hoc Committee for the purpose of reviewing and recommending a policy regarding the naming of public facilities, then the Mayor can appoint members of the City Council to this committee, subject to the approval of the City Council. The Mayor has stated that he wishes to appoint the following Council members to the Public Facilities Naming Ad Hoc Committee: Frank Metts Oscar Trevino Joe Tolbert This item is to consider the names of the Council members as submitted by the Mayor to serve on the Ad Hoc Committee and authorize approval of those names. '- Finance Review Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operating Budget Other Account Number Sufficient Funds AvallaDle Department Head Signature Finance Director ~¡f~ , Page 1 of _ CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS ,--"epartment: Public Works Council Meeting Date: 6/12/00 Subject: Approve Sidewalk Policy - Ordinance No. 2484 Agenda Number: GN 2000-060 The City has never had a standard written Sidewalk Policy in the past for construction of new sidewalks in the areas currently without sidewalks. This ordinance addresses this situation as well as clearly stating the City's policy on new developing areas and redeveloping areas. The Policy's major requirements are listed below. 1. Requires sidewalks to be 5 feet wide if adjacent to the back of curb. . 2. Defines "redeveloping areas" which will need sidewalks. · Building permit equal to or greater than 50-percent of the fair market value of the existing improvements and there exists sidewalks along the rest of the block face, or the property frontage is 300 feet or more, or it extends for 50-percent or more of the block face. · The property owner shall pay for the sidewalks. '- 3. Reiterates Ordinance No. 1895 dated June 28, 1993 that the adjacent property owner is responsible for replacement or repair of existing faulty sidewalks. 4. Allows for property owners to request new sidewalks in areas without sidewalks. Requires 80-percent of the property owners to sign the petition. The cost is the property owner's responsibility to pay the City prior to construction. 5. Provides for the City to construct and pay 100% for new sidewalks in areas without sidewalks if the location rates a "priority warrant". Provides a chart to determine if a "priority warrant" exists. 6. Restates the City's right to assess for new sidewalk improvements with City street improvement projects. Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operating Budget Other Account Number Sufficient Funds AvallaDle Finance Director CITY OF NORTH R/CHLAND HILLS \..... 7. Outlines methods for repayment of assessments. This policy was patterned after the City of Fort Worth's policy with several modifications. The "Priority Warranting System" chart, Attachment "A", was also a part of the City of Fort Worth's policy. Recently, a petition for a sidewalk on Susan Lee Lane between Lola and Noreast was received. The petition had the property owners which had 80 percent of the frontage in favor of the request for sidewalks. Using this situation as an example, we reviewed it to see if it ranked a priority warrant per the chart in Attachment "A". Attachment "B" shows that it does. The Public Works Department requests a Sidewalk Construction Fund be set up with a $50,000 budget initially. This will allow staff to construct the sidewalks which meet the priority warrant requirements as petitions are submitted. Each year the Council can adjust the amount to be budgeted in the Sidewalk Construction Fund based on the past year's use of the fund, the projects warranted that are waiting for funding, and the remaining balance in the fund. Recommendation: To approve Ordinance No. 2484 and create a Sidewalk Construction '- Fund in the 2000-2001 City Budget with a beginning balance of $50,000. CITY COUNCIL ACTION ITEM Page 2 of 2 City of North Richland Hills, Texas Sidewalk Policy ORDINANCE 2484 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of North Richland Hills finds a need for more pedestrian walkways in the City; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of North Richland Hills wants to encourage the construction and reconstruction of sidewalks in the City; and WHEREAS, the City Council is willing to participate in the cost of sidewalk construction when deemed appropriate. NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Council of North Richland Hills, Texas, that: I. PURPOSE It is the intent of this policy to encourage the construction and/or reconstruction of sidewalks throughout the City for the safety and convenience of pedestrians. II. DESIGN STANDARDS The design and construction of sidewalks shall conform to City standards and shall provide, at a minimum, a four-foot wide concrete sidewalk located approximately 5-1/2 feet behind the back-of-curb, or a five-foot wide concrete walkway located immediately behind the back-of-curb. The specific design and placement of the sidewalk may vary depending upon location and extenuating circumstances, however, the Public Works Department shall approve the final design. In all cases, the placement of the sidewalk shall provide a continuous walkway for the pedestrian and will be compatible with other existing sidewalks in the neighborhood. Curb ramps will be required at the corners of all intersections as sidewalks are constructed. III. SIDEWALK REQUIREMENTS AND COSTS A. New DevelopinQ Areas 1. Sidewalks are required on both sides of all new streets. 2. In developing areas, sidewalks should normally be installed along with the construction of homes, offices, buildings, etc. so as to avoid being damaged by heavy trucks during that stage of development. The City Building Official will require that sidewalks that were required at the time of platting be installed during the construction of buildings on the lot(s) and prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy and/or final connection of utilities. Page 1 of 5 City of North Richland Hills, Texas Sidewalk Policy 3. The cost of required sidewalks in new developing areas shall be paid by the builder and/or property owner. B. RedevelopinQ Areas (developments beinQ expanded or reconstructed) 1. Sidewalks shall be required in redeveloping areas under the same conditions as new developing areas. An area shall be considered to be redeveloping for purposes of this policy when: a. A building permit is issued in an amount equal to or greater than 50-percent of the fair market value of the existing improvements (as determined by the City Building Official); and b. There are sidewalks existing along the rest of the block face; or the property on which the building permit is issued has a frontage of 300-feet or more, or extends for 50-percent or more of the block face. 2. The property owner shall pay the cost of the required sidewalks in redeveloping areas. 3. All required sidewalks shall be installed prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy or final connection of utilities. C. Existinq Developed Areas 1 . Replacement of Sidewalks In some areas where sidewalks have previously been constructed, it is essential that they be kept in good state of repair and be properly maintained. In certain cases poorly maintained sidewalks constitute a greater hazard to pedestrians than no sidewalks at all. a. It shall be the responsibility of the abutting property owner to inspect existing sidewalk conditions in front. side, or behind his property and to keep them in good repair. Faulty sidewalks should be brought to the attention of the Department of Public Works by the abutting property owner. b. After sidewalks in need of replacement have been identified, the City will initiate corrective action and so notify the affected property owner(s). Such notification will include the project scope, the estimated cost of the project, and the estimated cost for the individual property owner(s). Page 2 of 5 City of North Richland Hílls, Texas Sidewalk Policy c. The City shall initiate the replacement of sidewalks upon receipt of the property owner's share of the cost---º.[ assessments have been formally made. In cases where a hazard exists and the adjacent property owner refuses to pay the property owner's share of the cost of replacement, the City may assess file a lien on the adjacent property owner. d. The cost of replacing sidewalks will be the property owner's responsibility. 2. New Sidewalks a. In developed areas with no existing sidewalks, property owners can request the installation of sidewalks by petitioning the City. At a minimum, 80-percent of the property owners along the block face must sign the petition requesting the installation of the sidewalks. The 80-percent will be determined by linear feet of frontage the petitioning property owner's have to the total feet of frontage the block has. b. The cost of installing new sidewalks in developed areas will be the property owner's responsibility. c. When the City determines that there is a critical need f-or a sidewalkfs1 is warranted to provide for the safety and convenience of the public-at-Iarge, 80 percent~ property owner participation will be required. This determination will be made by the Public Works Department usinQ use of a "priority warranting system" which shall include but may not be limited to such factors as number of pedestrians, pedestrian accident history, vehicular volume, traffic speed, and proximity to a school or place of public assembly (see Attachment "A"). Such warranted sidewalks will be constructed by the City as needed and shall be paid for 2G100-percent by the City from the appropriate fund ~:md 80 percent by the property owners. If funds are not available from the current budqet, the sidewalk construction cost will be included in the followinQ year's budQet. D. City Improvement Projects 1. When the City remodels, improves or constructs a building (Le., fire station, police station, garage, civic center), parkway improvements will normally be a part of the work. These improvements will Page 3 of 5 ~__.__"_____~~_.~___~_,_..__,__'__~.~_ __",' ~ .u _,____ ",.. _'..__'"_,____'._~~~~_~__..~__,__,_" City of North Richland Hills, Texas Sidewalk Policy consist of the installation of new sidewalks or the replacement of deteriorated sidewalks adjacent to the property as deemed necessary and desirable. The cost of this work will be paid for 100- percent by the City and shall be included as a cost of the building project. 2. When the City widens or reconstructs an existing street and it is determined that sidewalks are necessary and desirable, the cost of these sidewalks shall be paid for by the owners of the adjacent properties in accordance with the Street Assessment Policy. IV. REQUIRED PUBLIC NOTICE A. Assessments for the construction or replacement of all sidewalks will require a public meeting as required by Ordinance of the City of North Richland Hills and applicable State Law. B. In all sidewalk cases requiring cost participation by the property owner(s), the City will notify the affected property owner(s) of the project scope, length, total estimated cost, and the estimated property owner's cost of participation. Notice will be given of any required meeting, the meeting date, time, and place, as required by law. V. PAYMENT A. The total amount of an assessment may be paid in a lump sum cash payment, without interest, if payment is made within 30-days of acceptance of the project by the City Council. B. The assessment may be divided into five equal annual payments over a four-year period with the first payment due within 30-days of acceptance by the City Council, and with interest not to exceed the maximum permitted by State law on the unpaid balance. C. The assessment may be paid in monthly payments of $9.00 or more per month of a maximum period of 49-months, with the interest rate pre- computed and made a part of the monthly payment. D. In those cases where an existing sidewalk constitutes a hazard the adjacent property owner refuses to pay the property owner's share and the City Council has determined the necessity for the improvements and has ordered the improvements, it will be necessary to obtain sealed bids and let a contract for such work as required by law. One hundred-percent of the cost as determined from the low bid shall be assessed against the owners in accordance with applicable statues. Page 4 of 5 City of North Richland Hills, Texas Sidewalk Policy IV. EFFECTIVE DATE This policy shall become effective upon the date of City Council approval. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 12th day of June, 2000. APPROVED: Charles Scoma, Mayor ATTEST: Patricia Hutson, City Secretary Rex r Page 5 of 5 ATTACHMENT "A" PRIORITY WARRANTING SYSTEM Points >30 25 Number of pedestrians at peak hour 21 - 30 20 11 - 20 15 1 -10 10 Routes serving schools or pedestrian- 1 - 3 blocks 15 generating facilities 4 - 7 blocks 10 > 7 blocks 5 Street classification Arterial > 48' roadway 20 Collector> 40' roadway 15 Residential < 40' roadway 10 Posted speed limit 40 mph or higher 15 35 mph 10 < 30 mph 5 Gaps in sidewalk network o - 50 feet 20 50 - 1 00 feet 15 100 - 200 feet 10 200 - 400 feet 5 > 400 feet 0 Location is a "priority warrant" and qualifies for sidewalk construction by the City with no property owner participationor roconstruction if points earned are 50 or greater. ATTACHMENT "B" Example of "Priority Warrant" Calculations Susan Lee Lane from Lola Drive to Noreast Drive (existing homes) · Number of pedestrians at peak hour: 21 - 30 = 20 points · Routes serving schools or pedestrian generating facilities: 1 - 3 blocks = 15 points · Street Classification: <40' = 10 points · Posted speed limit: ~ 30 mph = 5 points · Gaps in sidewalk network: > 400 feet = o points Total points equal 50. Meets "priority warrant" for sidewalk. Result: This 1,100 foot section of Susan Lee lane would be defined as being warranted. The City would pay for 100 percent of the overall cost (labor and materials). Estimated Cost: $29,600 for 2,200 linear feet of 4-foot wide sidewalk. Property Owners' Cost: $0.00 City's Cost: $29,600 CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: Administration Council Meeting Date: 06/12/00 Subject: SuspendinQ the Proposed Effective Date of the Proposed Agenda Number: GN 2000-061 Rate Schedules of TXU Gas (TXU Lone Star Gas)- Resolution No. 2000-042 On May 26, 2000 TXU - Lone Star Gas Company (The "Company") filed a request to increase the rates which it charges for natural gas service in North Richland Hills and twenty two other cities in its Fort Worth Distribution System. The Company proposes to increase rates by 8.92% effective July 3, 2000. Residential rates would increase 10.13%, Commercial 8.25%, and Industrial 12.4%. Miscellaneous service charges would decrease 13.5%. The last rate adjustment was made in 1995. Under the Gas Utility Regulatory Act (the "Act") the City Council has original jurisdiction over the rates of gas utilities. Secondary or appellate jurisdiction rests with the Railroad Commission of Texas. The Act also authorizes the City Council to suspend operation of the increased rates for 90 days beyond the date that the rates would ordinarily go into effect. After the 90-day suspension, the Company is authorized to place the proposed rates into effect under bond. The Act further provides that a Municipality may be reimbursed for any rate analysis or study it deems appropriate in evaluating the proposed rate increases. It is staff's belief that TXU - Lone Star Gas rates should be suspended for the 90 day period allowed and that the rates be reviewed and analyzed, and possibly work with other cities in a rate study. Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2000-042 Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operating Budget Other Finance Review Account Number Sufficient Funds Available -cJ Finance Director Department Head Signature Page 1 of RESOLUTION NO. 2000-042 A RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE PROPOSED EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE PROPOSED RATE SCHEDULES OF TXU GAS DISTRIBUTION (F.K.A. TXU LONE STAR GAS), PROVIDING THAT THE RATE SCHEDULES OF SAID COMPANY SHALL REMAIN UNCHANGED DURING THE PERIOD OF SUSPENSION, PROVIDING FOR NOTICE HEREOF TO SAID COMPANY, AND FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION IS PASSED IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW. WHEREAS, TXU Gas Distribution heretofore, on May 26, 2000 filed with the Governing Body of this municipality its Statement of Intent, together with its rate filing package, proposing to change its rate schedules within the corporate limits of this municipality, effective on July 3,2000 (the "proposed effective date"); and WHEREAS, in order to allow sufficient time for the consideration of the data filed by said Company, it is the desire of the Governing Body of this municipality to suspend, pursuant to Section 104.107(a)(1) of the Gas Utility Regulatory Act, the proposed effective date of said proposed changed rate schedules; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS: Section 1. That the effective date of the proposed changed rate schedules of TXU Gas Distribution is hereby suspended for a period of 90 days from the proposed effective date; Section 2. That the rate schedules of TXU Gas Distribution in effect within this municipality on the date on which TXU Gas Distribution filed its said Statement of Intent shall continue in force during the period of suspension provided in Section 1 hereof. Section 3. That the Secretary of this municipality is hereby directed to deliver a copy of this Resolution to TXU Gas Distribution promptly after the passage hereof. Section 4. That the City Manager be authorized to enter into an appropriate agreement for rate review with other cities. Section 5. It is hereby officially found and determined that the meeting at which this Resolution is passed is open to the public and that public notice of the time, place and purpose of said meeting was given, all as required by law. PASSED AND APPROVED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas on this the 12th day of June 2000. Resolution No. 2000-042 Page 1 of 2 Mayor Scoma ATTEST: City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: ~ Attorney --------- Resolution No. 2000-042 Page 2 of 2 CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS _ Department: Human Resources Council Meeting Date: June 12,2000 Subject: Approve Amendment to Civil Service Regulations on Part-time Agenda Number: Employees - Ordinance No. 2485 GN 2000-062 On May 16, 2000 the Civil Service Commission approved an amendment to the part-time employee status in the Civil Service Regulations. Currently part-time employees who work 20 hours or more per week receive pro-rated vacation and sick leave benefits and are eligible for health and life insurance coverage. Because this is very costly the City has only allowed departments to budget part-time employees 19 hours or less. This minimal work schedule has proven difficult to recruit and severely restricts the flexibility of the department to use part-time staff to fill in when they are needed. It is proposed that Council approve the recommendation of the Civil Service Commission to amend Civil Service Rules and Regulations - Section 9.03(b), 9.04(b), 9.11 and 10.05. With this amendment, part-time benefit language would be eliminated from the Civil Service Rules and Regulations and be regulated through Management Policy. Adoption of Ordinance #2485 would provide the flexibility that is needed in many of our service departments such as Parks and Recreation, Library, and Environmental Services. The City currently has two part-time benefited employees who will be grandfathered and allowed to keep their current level of benefits. Recommendation: To approve Ordinance Number 2485. Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operating Budget Other Finance Review ifJt1 Account Number Sufficient Funds AvallaDle re Finance Director , c.J ity Manager 8tgn ture Page 1 of L ORDINANCE NO. 2485 WHEREAS, the Civil Service Commission has approved certain changes in the Civil Service Rules and Regulations which are shown on Exhibit "A", attached hereto. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICH LAND HILLS, TEXAS, that: 1. The changes to the Civil Service Rules and Regulations which were recommended by the Civil Service Commission on May 16, 2000, are hereby approved and adopted by the City Council. 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its date of passage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED this 12th day of June, 2000. APPROVED: Charles Scoma, Mayor ATTEST: Patricia Hutson, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LE RexM APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: rces Director PROPOSED CHANGES TO CIVIL SERVICE RULES AND REGULATIONS CURRENT 9.03 VACATION LEAVE b. Regular part-time employees who are budgeted at least twenty hours a week shall receive pro-rated vacation leave credit on the basis of hours actually budgeted. Example: A 20-hour/week employee will earn vacation leave at 1/2 the rate established for full-time employees. PROPOSED Remove Section 9.03(b) but grandfather the part-time positions currently receiving this benefit. CURRENT 9.04 SICK LEAVE b. Regular part-time employees who are budgeted at least twenty hours a week shall earn sick leave credit but the amount of sick leave credit earned shall be prorated on the basis of hours actually budgeted. PROPOSED Remove Section 9.04(b) but grandfather the part-time positions currently receiving this benefit. CURRENT 9.11 HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE Health, dental, and life insurance coverage is provided by the City for regular employees who are budgeted a minimum of twenty hours a week. Employees are automatically enrolled upon employment. The City pays all costs for employee coverage. Dependent health and dental coverage is available at the expense of the employee. Specific benefits are provided in the policy. PROPOSED Revised wording below and grandfather those part-time positions currently receiving the benefit. Exhibit "A" to Ordinance No. 2485 June 7,2000 1 Page 1 .."-~_._-------'_._.- 9.11 HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE Health, dental, and life insurance coverage is provided by the City for regular full-time employees. Employees are automatically enrolled upon employment. The City pays all costs for employee coverage. Dependent health and dental coverage is available at the expense of the employee. Specific benefits are provided in the policy. CURRENT 10.05 PROBATIONARY, TEMPORARY, AND PART-TIME EMPLOYEES Probationary, temporary, and regular part-time employees who are budgeted less than twenty hours per week are nonclassified and have no appeal rights with the Civil Service Commission. PROPOSED Revised wording below and grandfather those part-time positions currently receiving the benefit. 10.05 PROBATIONARY, TEMPORARY, AND PART-TIME EMPLOYEES Probationary, temporary, and regular part-time employees are nonclassified and have no appeal rights with the Civil Service Commission. Exhibit "A" to Ordinance No. 2485 Page 2 June 7,2000 2 CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS "--oepartment: Public Works Council Meeting Date: 6/12/2000 Subject: Approve Chanae Order No. 1 in the Amount of $21,918.00 Agenda Number: PW 2000--018 for Rufe Snow Drive, Section "C" (High Lawn Terrace to Bursey Road) This project was awarded to Richard Carr Construction on 5/22/00 (PW 2000-016) for $413,573.76. The cost for Change Order No. 1 is $21,918.00, with no increase in the bid time. With approval of the change order, the revised total contract price for this project will be $435,491.76. The purpose of this change order is for the contractor to provide for all labor, equipment and materials required for two-way traffic along Rufe Snow Drive during the construction of this section. The original contract was set up based on providing one-way traffic during construction and detouring some of the traffic through the city of Watauga as well as North Richland Hills. The construction budget for this project is $496,000.00. Sufficient funds are available. The City of Watauga is in agreement of this change order and will split the $21,918.00 ~ equally. Recommendation: To approve Change Order No.1 in the amount of $21 ,918.00. Finance Review Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operating Budget Other ~ Finance Director Page 1 of_ JUN-G1-00 THU 15:16 KNOWLTON-ENGLISH-FLOWERS FAX NO. 8173544389 P, 03/04 K-E-F NO. 3-393 CHANGE ORDER NO. -.L TO THE CONTRACT WHICH WAS DATED MAY 31. 2000 Between THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS , (OWNER) And RICHARD CARR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, (CONTRACTOR) For RUFE SNOW DRNE. SECTION "C". PAVING AND DRAINAGE IMPROVMENTS Pursuant to the provisions of Section 6 of the General Conditions of the Contract, this Change Order, when fully executed, shall constitute the authority to change the work of the Project as follows: Add to the Contract Pay Item No. 31P, "Detour and Two-Way Traffic Control", for the Lump Sum amount of$21,918.00. The lump sum amount of$21,918.00 shall be full compensation to the Contractor for all labor, equipment and materials required to construct an all-weather detour within the Rufe Snow Drive right- of-way along the full length of the project consisting of a 22-foot wide pavement section including a four (4) inch thick base, and two (2) inch type "D" H.M.A.C. surface course, with striping, maintenance and banicades during construction of the project as required to provide "Two-Way" traffic control at all times through the project site. The Contract is modified as follows: Original Contract ......................................................... $ 413,573.76 Previous Change Orders ......... .... .... ....... ....... .... ...... ........ 0.00 This Change Order No. 1................................................ 21.918.00 Total Contract Amount Including Change Orders ................... $ 435,491.76 Contract time will be unchanged because ofthese changes. CONTRACTOR'S OFFER OF PROPOSED CHANGE: By: Cfr--/Î~-G Date: §/yDð By: Date: Tz '~1.""'=-"~. 2:8 i:::a lJïj=l: :r L.: c... -0 c: ~. t: :z :: Uï> ~ ' !~ ., c::=::::::, ~ ,...." ~ 0 Q Q \: Q u=üïJ 19 ENGINEER'S RECOMMENDATION OF ACCEPTANCE: By. JileL 0--7.6' Date: G / I I () 0 OWNER'S ACCEPTANCE OF CHANGE: INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL N IR 00-079 o. ~ Date: T Subject: June 12,2000 Regional and Local Water Supply; Current Conditions and Forecast The Tarrant Regional Water District is the supplier of water to the City of Fort Worth and the Trinity River Authority (TRA). The Water District has been monitoring the lake levels and daily water use. They have run out projections of use for the next 12 months and compared it with the expected rainfall (from the National Weather Service). The forecast is listed below. · No immediate mandatory rationing. · Voluntary rationing is desired, but has not been formally requested from Fort Worth's Wholesale Customers. · Rainfall will be below average this summer. · No mandatory rationing expected during the majority of this summer. · Mandatory rationing may be required in late summer and early fall. · Above average rainfall is expected this fall. The regional outlook is adequate at this time, but we definitely need more rain to fill the water supply lakes to 100% full. They currently are approximately 80% full. Currently, the City of Fort Worth is asking the retail customers to voluntarily follow the 5- day watering plan. They feel if we all could get good compliance to this plan we will . make it through the season without mandatory rationing being required. Our NRH distribution system is in good condition and is ready for the summer months. We should be able to meet demands if we receive the supply from Fort Worth and TRA. Staff has recently included the attached as a water bill insert. The insert "Being Water Smart" outlines some water conservation tips. Respectfully submitted, øJ GWD/smm 1 ISSUED BYTHE CITY MANAGER NORTH RICH LAND HILLS, TEXAS BEING WATER SMART Being Water Smart saves our water. Being Water Smart is easy. It just takes common sense. It just takes you. Increased metroplex population growth, coupled with rising development costs for water treatment facilities, strain our communities' systems and inevitably our pockets. By preventing water waste and being smarter about our water, which costs absolutely nothing for you to do as a continuous effort throughout the year, we will truly benefit from our conscious efforts by protecting our water supplies and thus saving on our water bills. Common sense behaviors that eventually will become good habits, help assure our communities of sufficient supplies. - As Texans, we can choose to change our own behaviors and how we respond to changing environmental conditions and necessities, both for our personal economic well-being and for the gr.eater benefit of our future generations to come. Our ultimate challenge I ies within stretching our most precious natural resource, water, into the days of tomorrow as we enter the new millennium protecting Texans against nature's fury and extremes. During the winter, 90'Yo or more of household water use occurs inside the home. About 75'Yo of the indoor water use occurs in the bathroom. 50'Yo to 80'Yo of home summer water use is lawn watering and other outdoor activities. The following are water tips on good indoor/outdoor habits that can help reduce your water bill year round. -- INDOOR USAGE TIPS: · Taking a shower instead of a bath saves water. A shorter shower saves even more water. A shorter shower with a low-flow showerhead saves you the maximum amount of water! ~ ......... ......... ......... .......... ... ... .. ..... · . . · . . · . . · Making sure your commode uses the least amount of water possible by either ensuring the flush and fill components in the tank work properly (checking for leaks), not using the commode as a trash can with unnecessary flushing, installing displacement devices (such as a toilet dam, plastic bottle or bag) and/or replacing your commode with a 1.6 gallon or less model. · Turning the water off while you are brushing your teeth, shaving and washing your hands and face. It saves more water with a low- flow faucet aerator, about one-half the current water use. · Run the kitchen water only when necessary by soaking pots and pans before washing, filling the basin/dish pan to rinse dishes, vegetables and fruit instead of using running water. · Placing frozen food in a pan of hot water instead of letting the hot water run over the food to thaw. This also saves on your water heater bill too! BEING WATER SMART · Wash only full loads in your washing machine and dishwasher. Adjust the water level to match the size of the loads. A water saving model can cut water usage here by up to 30'}'o or more and are no more expensive than the non-conserving models. · Insulate hot water pipes where possible to avoid long delays (and thus wasted water) while waiting for the water to "run hot". · Making sure the water heater thermostat is not set too high, which wastes energy as well as water. · FIX ALL LEAKS IN THE BATHROOM AND KITCHEN AND OUTSIDE. A slow drip can waste 350 gallons/month, a fast drip 600 gallons/month, and a small stream up to 2700 gallons/month. A large stream can cost you 4600 gallons/month in your water bill! . OUTDOOR USAGE TIPS: · Choose water smart plants and landscaping. Place them strategically on the basis of its watering needs and frequency. This easy planting method prevents overwatering one plant type to meet the needs of another. Native and adapted plants will use less water and be more resistant to, local plant diseases and pests. · Water in the early morning or evening; evaporation losses can cost you up to 60'}'o more by watering during the wrong time periods. Know what your lawn's watering needs are and your soil's percolation rates. ,.- -- Most lawns grow stronger and are more resistant to drought conditions with a 5-day watering plan. This allows you up to 3 times every 15 days to water your lawn and reduce your water bill as well as saving your lawn during extreme drought conditions. · Avoid irrigation runoff, place sprinklers strategically and not overlapping each other. · Do not cut the grass too short. Longer blades of grass reduce evaporation and root stress because the shaded soil will not dry out as quickly. · Control any insects that attack the lawn or plants with environmentally friendly products. · Use mulches in flower and shrub beds'/" Mulches shade and cover the soil and~/ minimize evaporation. · Contact your County Extension Agent, tb.e Texas Department of Agriculture, or the Texas Water Development Board for any further questions. Education is the best defense we have to withstand Nature and adapt accordingly. ,~, . fII" ., . . , , J ¡ ~, ,wi ",-'