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CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
PRE-COUNCIL AGENDA
OCTOBER 25, 1993 - 6:00 P.M.
For the Meeting conducted at the North Richland Hills City Hall Council Chambers, 7301
Northeast Loop 820.
NUMBER ITEM ACTION TAKEN
1. IR 93-161 Glenview Drive; Sidewalk on North Side from
Flory Drive to Carma Drive (5 Minutes)
2. IR 93-160 Christmas Season Decorations (5 Minutes)
3. GN 93-142 Consideration of Ordinance for Cable Rate
Regulations - Ordinance No. 1941 (Agenda Item
No. 11) (5 Minutes)
4. GN 93-146 Agreement with E-Systems and City Concerning
the Drainage Ditch on Watauga Road -
Resolution No. 93-47
and
Abandonment of a Portion of Lewis Lane -
GN 93-147 Ordinance No. 1942
and
GN 93-148 Abandonment of Right-at-Way tor Newman Drive
- Ordinance No. 1943 (Agenda Items No. 15, 16,
& 17) (5 Minutes)
5. GN 93-149 Petition to Close Eldorado (Agenda Item No. 18)
(10 Minutes)
6. GN 93-150 Adventure World Park (Agenda Item no. 19)
(10 Minutes)
7. GN 93-151 Proposed Water and Wastewater Rate Analysis
(Agenda Item No. 20) (15 Minutes)
8. IR 93-159 Work Session
November 15, 1993, 6:30 p.m., Joint Work
Session with Park and Recreation Board
Re: City-Wide Trail Plan and Report
(5 Minutes)
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NUMBER ITEM ACTION TAKEN
9. Other Items
10. *Executive Session (20 Minutes)
a. Personnel
b. Briefing on Pending Litigation
c. Review of Progress on Land Acquisition
11. Adjournment - 7:20 p.m.
*Closed due to subject matter as provided by the Open Meetings Law. If any action is
contemplated, it will be taken in open session.
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CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
OCTOBER 25, 1993
For the Regular Meeting conducted at the North Richland Hills City Hall Council Chambers, 7301
Northeast loop 820, at 7:30 p.m. The below listed items are placed on the Agenda for
discussion and/or action.
NUMBER ITEM r ACTION TAKEN I
1. I Call to Order I
2. ! Invocation I
! 3. ! Pledge of Allegiance I
4. Minutes of the Regular Meeting
October 11, 1993
5. Presentations by Boards &
Commissions
None
6. Removal of Item(s) from the Consent
Agenda
7. Consent Agenda Item(s) indicated by
Asterisk (8,9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16,
17,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27&
28)
*8. GN 93...135 Request to Approve Employee Pay Plan
for 1993-94
*9. GN 93-140 Approve Amendment to Ordinance No.
722, Regulating "No Parking" Zone on
Frawley Drive - Ordinance No. 1939
10. GN 93-141 Appointment to Cable TV Board
*11. GN 93-142 Consideration of Ordinance for Cable
Rate Regulations - Ordinance No. 1941
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NUMBER ITEM ACTION TAKEN
*12. GN 93-143 Airport Freeway Gateway: Certification
of Funding Commitment - Resolution
No. 93-43
*13. GN 93-144 Resolution Authorizing the Director of
Community Services to Apply for Tree
Planting Grants - Resolution No. 93-44
and Resolution No. 93-45
*14. GN 93-145 Resolution Authorizing Submittal of
ISTEA Grants to COG - Resolution No.
93-46
*15. GN 93-146 Agreement with E-Systems and City
Concerning the Drainage Ditch on
Watauga Road - Resolution No. 93-47
*16. GN 93-147 Abandonment of a Portion of Lewis
Lane - Ordinance No. 1942
*17. GN 93-148 Abandonment of Right-at-Way tor
Newman Drive - Ordinance No. 1943
! 18. GN 93-149 I Petition To Close Eldorado I I
*19. GN 93-150 Adventure World Park
*20. GN 93-151 Proposed Water and Wastewater Rate
Analysis
*21. PU 93-67 Ratification of Vacant Lot Acquisition -
Strummer Drive Widening Project
*22. PU 93-68 Ratification of Right-of-Way Acquisition,
Parcel No. 7 - Strummer Drive
Widening Project
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NUMBER ITEM ACTION TAKEN
*23. PU 93-69 Award Bid for Yearly Contract to Supply
Letterhead, Envelopes and Business
Cards
*24. PU 93-70 Approve Bid for Fire Hose
*25. PU 93-71 Award Bid for Miscellaneous Equipment
for New Fire Engine Pumper
*26. PU 93-72 Award Bid for Aims Flammable Gas
Detectors for Fire Department
*27. PU 93-73 Award Bid for Miscellaneous Medical
Supplies for the New Ambulance
*28. PU 93-74 Purchase of Right-of-Way, Parcel No.
20 - Strummer Drive Widening Project
29. Citizens Presentation
30. Adjournment
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INFORMAL REPORT TO MA VOR AND CITY COUNCIL
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IR 93-158
No.
October 25, 1993
Mowing Plan - 100 Acre Park
As directed by City Council, staff is developing a short term mowing plan for the 100
acre park, based on the recommendations of volunteers from the Fort Worth Nature
Center and our citizen volunteer, Glen Nerwin. The assessment of the plant life has been
completed and the areas where native blue stem grasses and wildflowers occupy will be
designated by the volunteer groups. These areas are central and interior to the park.
The western portion of the park along Douglas, south of Bursey Road, along with the
area north of North Ridge Elementary (Adventure World), will be mowed as soon as the
park dries-out from the recent rains.
An on-site meeting is being schedu led for the week of October 18, with Glen Nerwin,
parks maintenance staff, and the city·s mowing contractor to review the designated
preservation areas and the mowable areas.
The plant life assessment will be included in the base data survey information that
Schrickel, Rollins, and Associates will use in preparing the concept plans for the park.
Although the native blue stem grasses and wildflowers may be re-Iocated within the park
based on the concept plan for development of the park, these areas need to be
preserved, so that seed can be collected for future re-establishm ent.
The mowing contractor will continue to mow the new park land until the end of this
growing season. Staff will develop further recommendations for contract mowing as
compared to in-house mowing for new parks, rights-of-way and medians in the future.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Bill Thornton
Parks/Public Grounds Manager
Comm unity Services Department
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NORTH RICHLAND HillS, TEXAS
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INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
No.
IR 93-161
Date:
October 25, 1993
Subject:
GLENVIEW DRIVE; Sidewalk on North Side from Flory Drive
to Carma Drive
The owner of Glenview Garden Apartments has requested the City install concrete sidewalk along a
section of Glenview Drive on the north side side from Flory Drive to Carma Drive (see attached letter
from Ms. Mabel Matthews). This is across the frontage on her apartments and would provide an all-
weather surface for the children frorTI Mullendore Elementary to walk on other than Glenview Drive.
Staff has already informed Ms. Matthews that the normal procedure would be for her to install the
sidewalk at her cost (see attached letter from staft). She still feels strongly that the sidewalk should be
installed by the City or School District. We told here the issue would be brought before Council for
consideration.
The total length of 4-foot wide sidewalk it would take to go from Flory Drive to Carma Drive is
approximately 280 feet. If the sidewalk was constructed by a private contractor, it would cost between
$8.00 to $10.00 per linear foot. The estimated total cost with curb ramps at each end would be $3,500.
Staff would appreciate the Council's direction in this situation.
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Glenview Garden Apartments ·
Glenview Dr. at Rute Snow Dr. North Richland Hills, Texas
September 14, 1993 .
Mr. Gregg Dickens, Director
Public Works
North Richland Hills
7301 NE IDop.·820
Ft. Worth, Texas 76180
Re: Sidewalk on Glenview Drive
Dear Mr. Dickens:
For several years now, I have had a problem with the school children, am
others, walking fran Mullendore Elenentary School to destinations West of
my apartrœnts. There is no sidewalk for anyone to walk <?fl, and the traffic
along Glenview Drive is very intense ItDSt of the tiIœ. It is not safe for
anyone to walk in the street. - - - -
I have asked the school children, individually, am collectively, many tiIœs
to refrain fran walking· through my private property, arrl fran riding bicycles
through the private property. They break bottles on the sidewalks that I
provide for my tenants, theY,.~~,.,.paper of all kinds on the ground, everywhere,
they break the shrubbery by/wôUgti the floWer beds (cutting comers) as they
turn four corners in the cœplex, getting to Canna Street where they disbam.
Children go haœ arrl tell their parents they are not allowed to walk through
my private property for the aOOve reasons, and the parents cane to roo and are
nearly ready to fight, since there is no other way for their children to get
hare without getting run over by a car. I also make enemies of the children,
since they can't seem to understand my concern. It has cost roo a lot of tirœ.
ani expense to pick up after all of these cJ:u~dren all of these years, to repair
broken window panes that they have broken by throwing objects at the windows as
they pass, etc. I have tried to solve the problem, but parents do not seem to
help. Children want to blæœ Iœ. .
Since I have made a strict rule that all school children are NOT to walk
through my Carplex, nor ride bicycles, etc., nor break windows, etc., it
poses a problem, since the children have no place to walk except in the street.
I ask that the city try to work a plan where a sidewalk can be run fran Flory
down Glenview Drive West to the corner of Canna. At that point, children can
disband to their hares without the heavy traffic you see on Glenview Drive.
We all pay high taxes, am I am sure every haneowner wants his children safe.
By providing a walkway for one block, the problem would be solved at a very
reasonable cost. I
Please review this am try to arrange to have this done as early as possible.
It would be sad it a child were walking along the right-of-way near the street and
fell into the street and died. . ,
(817) E8E_~El.42 S~~Y:Ls~72Zú
Mabel S. Matthews
CMner
MAILING ADDRESS:
P. o. ÐOX 820501
Fr. N:>R'llI~ ~ . 76182
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City of
orth Richland Hills
September 28, 1993
Ref: PWL 93-247
Glenview Garden Apartments
P.O. Box 820501
N. Richland Hills, TX 76182
817/282-2142
Attention: Ms. Mabel S. Matthews, Owner
RE: GLENVIEW DRIVE;
Sidewalk frorTI Flory Drive to Carma Drive
Ms. Matthews:
I appreciate the comments you made in your letter to me dated September 14, 1993', Please
realize the City is in favor of a standard 4-foot wide sidewalk being installed along your
frontage on Glenview Drive. The sidewalk would need to be installed by you after acquiring
the appropriate permits through our Planning & Inspection Department.
Please understand that though you may mow and maintain the first 9.5 feet of ground behind
the curb on Glenview Drive, this is actually owned by the public as street right-of-way.
Your property should begin at this point approximately 9.5 foot back of curb, The children
actually have a right to walk in the street right-of-way.
If you have any further questions or comments, please contact my office at 581-5521.
Respectfully,
cc: Mr. C.A. Sanford, Deputy City Manager
(817) 581·5500 · P.o. BOX 820101 · NORTH AICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS 71112
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INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
No. 93-160
Date:
October 25, 1993
Subject:
Christmas Season Decorations
The Beautification Commission, at their October 19, 1993 meeting, unanimously
voted on the design for the Christmas decoration banners, which are to be installed
on the light poles along Rufe Snow Drive between Watauga Road and Loop 820.
The attachment shows the selected banner design.
The City Council allocated $12,000 from the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund for the
purchase and installation of Christmas decorations to be installed along Rufe Snow
Drive, Watauga Road, and at municipal buildings.
The Beautification Commission elected to purchase the banners for Rufe Snow
Drive, between Watauga Road and Loop 820, to be installed in time for the annual
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 2, 1993. The Commission would
like to wait until the Spring of 1994 to purchase the remainder of decorations in
order to take advantage of the "off-season" price reductions.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Bill Thornton
Parks and Public Grounds Manager
Community Services Department
Attachment
ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER
NORTH RICHLAND HillS, TEXAS
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INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
No. I R 93-159
Date:
October 25, 1993
Subject:
Work Session - City-Wide Trail Plan and Report
The Parks and Recreation Board, at their September 16, 1993 meeting, reviewed a
p~eliminary draft of the City-Wide Trail Plan and Report. The plan designates off-road
hike and bike trails, on-road bike routes, and equestrian trails throughout North Richland
Hills.
At this meeting the Parks and Recreation Board reviewed and analyzed the plan in detail
and unanimously recommended that a joint City Council and Parks and Recreation Board
work session be scheduled to present this plan and report.
In an effort to keep the City Council fully informed, the staff and Parks and Recreation
Board request that this joint work session be scheduled for Monday, November 15, 1993
at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
The Consultants, Newman, Jackson, and Bieberstein, Inc. will be present to review the
preliminary draft of the City-wide Trail Plan. . Attached are copies of the executive
summary of the report and graphic showing that proposed routes and trails.
Respectfully Submitted,
Bill Thornton
Parks/Public Grounds Manager
Comm unity Services Department
Attachm ents:
Citywide Trail System Master Plan
Dedicated Bike Route System
Off-Street Trail System
ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS. TEXAS
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City of North Richland Hills
Citywide Trail System Master Plan
Purpose of Study
The pùrpose of this plan is to give long range development direction to a Citywide Trail System
that will serve the needs of pedestrians, bicyclists, and equestrians. In accomplishing this it is
anticipated that the system will be composed of the following components:
· A dedicated "off-road" hike/bike system located in greenbelts and linear parks.
· A system of bicycle routes through North Richland Hills utilizing existing and
proposed thoroughfares.
· An equestrian trail system located in the greenbelts and linear parks.
Goals of .Study
The current City Comprehensive Plan outlines several Park and Recreation related goals that
address Trail System Planning:
Goal 6: Encourage the use of jloodways and natural waterway channels for linear
parks .
Citizens and the Planning and Zoning Commission identified the creation of
a system of parks along Little Bear Creek as a major issue that should be
addressed in future planning.
Goal 7: Encourage the landscape of utility rights-of-way for use as walking and
jogging trails as well as visual amenities.
In addition to the above, we have identified the following goals for this Citywide Trail System:
· To provide a system that will encourage the creation of a linear park system along the
Little Bear Creek corridor and its tributaries so that this resource can be preserved and
utilized for all citizens of North Richland Hills.
· To provide a system that utilizes existing rail and utility corridors for walking,.
jogging, and bicycling.
· To provide a system that connects to recognized "trail corridors" and green ways
forming an interconnected network of the Trinity River Greenway system.
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City of North Richland Hills
Citywide Trail System Master Plan
Goals of Study (Continued)
· To provide a system that links existing parks, schools, and public facilities in North
Richland Hills and promotes bicycling, walking, and jogging as a recreational activity.
· To promote bicycle use as a viable personal transportation mode within a balanced
transportation system.
· To increase safety for both pedestrians and bicyclists through the implementation of
a carefully designed system of routes and trails and through programs carefully designed
to educate and inform pedestrians, motorists, and bicyclists.
· To provide a system that allows for an appropriate mix of equestrian trails within the
context of the citywide trail program.
· To provide a system that is barrier free and offers accessibility to the physically
impaired.
Master Plan Recommendations
Off Street Hike and Bike Trails
Primary Trails
· North Electric Trail
· South Electric Trail
· Little Bear Creek
· Calloway Branch
· Fossil Creek Trail
· Oak Trail
· Eastern Trail
· Cottonbelt Rail Trail
· Smithfield Trail
Secondary Trails
· Little Bear Creek Trail Western Spur
· Gator Trail
· Little Bear Creek Trail Eastern Spur
· Little Bear Creek Trail Southern Spur
· Tornado Trail
· Polar Bear Trail
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City of North Richland Hills
Citywide Trail System Master Plan
Secondary Trail, continued
· Mall Trail
· Fossil Creek Trail Spur
Greenwalks
· Calloway Greenwalk
On Street Bike Routes
Similar to the U.S. Highway system, the on-street route system has been numbered with odd
numbers assigned to north-south routes and even numbers for east-west routes.
Numbering begins in the southwestern corner of North Richland Hills and increases in
increments of 10 as the system extends north and east. Numbering the routes provides cyclists
a means of orientation and planning; they can find where they are, plan where they want to go,
and communicate their travel plans and location with others.
Through a planning process, the route locations have been determined by using the following
criteria:
. Points of public interest, locations of schools, parks, shopping centers, and libraries.
(Identifying origin and destination points).
· Avoid dead ends.
· Review current land use.
· Determine the condition of existing thoroughfares.
· Avoid heavily traveled and high speed thoroughfares.
· Reviewing proposed routing of thoroughfare additions and modifications.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS,
TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST
LOOP 820 - OCTOBER 11,1993 - 7:30 P.M.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Brown called the meeting to order October 11, 1993 at 7:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Tommy Brown
Lyle E. Welch
Mack Garvin
Mark Wood
Jo Ann Johnson
Ray Oujesky
Byron Sibbet
Linda Spurlock
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tern
Councilman
Councilman
Councilwoman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilwoman
Staff:
Rodger N. Line
C.A. Sanford
Randy Shiflet
Jeanette Rewis
Rex McEntire
Greg Dickens
City Manager
Deputy City Manager
Assistant City Manager
City Secretary
Attorney
City Engineer
2.
INVOCA TION
Councilman Oujesky gave the invocation.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 27, 1993
APPROVED
Mayor Pro Tern Welch moved, seconded by Councilman Oujesky, to approve the
minutes of the September 27, 1993 meeting.
Motion carried 7 -0.
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5.
PRESENTATIONS BY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
NONE
6.
IR 93-151 PRESENTATION OF STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE AWARD
FROM AMERICAN HUMANE ASSOCIATION
Mayor Brown presented Ms. Sandra Carter and Don Sharp with the Standard of
Excellence Award from the American Human Association.
7.
REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
Councilwoman Spurlock removed Item No. 20 from the Consent Agenda.
8.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) INDICATED BY ASTERISK
(15,16,18,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28 &29)
APPROVED
Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Wood, to approve the
Consent Agenda.
Motion carried 7 -0.
9.
PZ 93-13 PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING -
REQUEST OF METROCEL CELLULAR TELEPHONE COMPANY
FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A
CELLULAR COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY ON A
PORTION OF LOT 1, BLOCK 3, TAPP ADDITION -
ORDINANCE NO. 1935
(LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
RUFE SNOW DRIVE AND HILLTOP DRIVE)
APPROVED
Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak in
favor of the request to come forward.
Mr. Doug Long, representing the applicant, spoke in favor of the request.
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Mayor Brown called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to come forward.
There being no one else wishing to speak Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearing.
Councilman Oujesky moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to approve
Ordinance No. 1935.
Motion carried 7-0.
10.
PZ 93-16 PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING -
REQUEST OF OAK HILLS JOINT VENTURE TO REZONE
LOTS 24R AND 25 THROUGH 29, BLOCK 1, OAK HILLS
ADDITION FROM 0-1 OFFICE TO R-2 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL -
ORDINANCE NO. 1936
(LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
PRECINCT LINE ROAD AND AMUNDSON DRIVE
APPROVED
Councilman Wood advised his company had a for sale sign on the property but his
listing on the property had expired. Councilman Wood advised he had nothing to do
with the sale of the lots that were being plated. Councilman Wood asked Attorney
McEntire if there could be a conflict of interest.
Attorney McEntire replied that it would not be a conflict of interest.
Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak in
favor to come forward.
Mr. Doug Long, representing the owners, spoke in favor of the request.
Mayor Brown called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to the request to come
forward.
There being no one else wishing to speak Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearing.
Councilman Wood moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Welch, to approve Ordinance
No. 1936.
Motion carried 7 -0.
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PZ 93-17 PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING -
REQUEST OF QUADRANGLE DEVELOPMENT TO
REZONE A 0.741 PORTION OF TRACT 5, W. COX SURVEY,
ABSTRACT 321 FROM C-1 COMMERCIAL TO R-8
ZERO LOT LINE SINGLE FAMilY RESIDENTIAL -
ORDINANCE NO. 1937
(LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
SMITHFIELD ROAD AND STARNES ROAD)
APPROVED
Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak in
favor to come forward.
Mr. Walter Elliott, Consulting Engineer, 1001 Euless Boulevard, spoke in favor of the
request.
Mr. DeWayne Leslie, 7708 Ridgeway Court, asked what size houses would be built.
Mr. Elliott stated they were going to build 1 ,400 square foot houses.
Ms. Cindy Rose, 7704 Red Oak, asked what were the size of the lots.
Mr. Elliott stated the lots would be 83.52 square feet.
Mayor Brown called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to the request to come
forward.
Mr. Jim Mace, 7604 Aubrey Lane, spoke against the request.
Councilman Wood advised there would be no R-8 zoning in the future. This request
was only making the lots larger.
Councilman Oujesky moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Welch, to approve
Ordinance No. 1937 with the stipulation of 1 ,400 square foot houses on the lots being
added.
Motion carried 7 -0.
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12.
PZ 93-20 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT
TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1874 REGARDING THE
LANDSCAPING REGULATIONS -
ORDINANCE NO. 1938
APPROVED
Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak in
favor of the request to come forward.
Mr. Barry LeBaron, Planning and Inspections Director, gave a summary of the
amendment. Mr. LeBaron advised the amendment would encourage the use of more
plant material instead of grass.
Mayor Brown called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to come forward.
There being no one else wishing to speak Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearing.
Councilman Sibbet moved, seconded by Councilwoman Spurlock, to approve
Ordinance No. 1938.
Motion carried 7 -0.
13.
PS 93-24 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST
OF JOHN VOLKMAN FOR REPLA T OF LOTS 9R-1 AND 9R-2,
BLOCK 27, HOLIDAY WEST ADDITION
(LOCATED AT 5236 CANCUN DRIVE)
APPROVED
Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak in
favor to come forward.
Mr. John Volkman, applicant, spoke in favor of the request. Mr. Volkman advised that
they would build a 3,000 square foot house on the lot.
Mayor Brown called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to come forward.
There being no one else wishing to speak Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearing.
Councilman Wood moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to approve
PS 93-24.
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Motion carried 7 -0.
14.
PS 93-29 REQUEST OF OAK HILLS JOINT VENTURE
FOR REPLA T OF LOTS 24R, AND 25 THROUGH 29,
BLOCK 1, OAK HILLS ADDITION (LOCATED AT THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF PRECINCT LINE
ROAD AND AMUNDSON DRIVE)
APPROVED
Mr. Doug Long, representing the owners, appeared before the Council.
There were questions from the Council pertaining to the masonry fence on Amundson
and Precinct Line Road.
Councilman Sibbet moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to approve PS 93-29.
After discussion, Councilman Sibbet moved to amend the motion to include the
masonry fence.
Councilman Garvin would not amend his second.
Mayor Brown called for a vote on the original motion.
Motion failed 4-3; Councilmen Wood, Oujesky, Sibbet and Councilwoman Johnson
voting against and Mayor Pro Tem Welch, Councilwoman Spurlock and Councilman
Garvin voting for.
Councilman Sibbet moved, seconded by Councilman Oujesky, to approve PS 93-29
with the requirement of the masonry fence on Amundson and Precinct Line Road.
Motion carried 5-2; Councilwomen Spurlock and Johnson and Councilmen Wood,
Oujesky, Sibbet voting for and Mayor Pro Tern Welch and Councilman Garvin voting
against.
*15.
PS 93-30 REQUEST OF WES BANNISTER FOR
FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, BANNISTER ESTATES
(LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF EDEN ROAD,
NORTH OF ASHCRAFT DRIVE)
APPROVED
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*16.
GN 93-132 UNFUNDED FEDERAL MANDATES -
RESOLUTION NO. 93-41
APPROVED
17.
GN 93-133 SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR TEXAS INSTRUMENTS
APPROVED
Mr. Bill Frazee, 2525 Westridge, Piano, representing Texas Instruments, appeared
before the Council. Mr. Frazee explained they were looking for a place to test cars for
the use of toll tickets. They would work from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and three to ten
employees would be on site.
Councilman Wood asked if Texas Instruments was leasing the property.
Mr. Frazee advised they were leasing the property from Bill Hilcher.
Mr. Frazee was advised Mr. Hilcher did not own the property.
Councilman Wood stated the Council had promised the residents of the area that the
property would not be used for commercial.
The following appeared to speak in favor of the issuance of the permit:
Mr. Dewayne Leslie, 7708 Ridgeway Court
Mr. Doug Blue, 7704 John Autrey Road.
Councilwoman Spurlock moved, seconded by Councilman Oujesky, to approve the
permit contingent on determination of who owned the property.
Motion carried 6-1; Mayor Pro Tern Welch, Councilwomen Spurlock and Johnson and
Councilmen Garvin, Sibbet and Oujesky voting for and Councilman Wood voting
against.
*18.
GN 93-134 REQUEST TO CHANGE STOP-LOSS
CARRIER FOR GROUP HEALTH PLAN
APPROVED
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19.
GN 93-135 REQUEST TO APPROVE EMPLOYEE
PAY PLAN FOR 1993-94
POSTPONED
Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Councilman Oujesky, to postpone GN 93-135
to the October 25, 1993 meeting.
Motion carried 7 -0.
20.
GN 93-136 AGREEMENT FOR COLLECTION SERVICES
WITH MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUREAU -
RESOLUTION NO. 93-39
APPROVED
Councilwoman Spurlock moved, seconded by Councilman Oujesky, to approve
Resolution No. 93-39 with changes in the contract regarding personal contact and
daily contact with Municipal Court.
Motion carried 7 -0.
*21.
GN 93-137 TEEN COURT COORDINATOR AGREEMENT
APPROVED
*22.
GN 93-138 ORDINANCE AMENDING
CIVIL SERVICE RULES AND REGULATIONS -
ORDINANCE NO. 1940
APPROVED
*23.
GN 93-139 LEASE OF MOBILE DATA TERMINAL SYSTEMS -
RESOLUTION NO.93-42
APPROVED
tIr 24.
PU 93-60 AWARD BID FOR FITNESS EQUIPMENT
APPROVED
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*25.
PU 93-61 AWARD BID ON MATERIALS FOR
MISCELLANEOUS FIRE HYDRANT IMPROVEMENTS
APPROVED
*26.
PU 93-62 AWARD BID FOR YEARLY CONTRACT
TO SUPPLY UTILITY BILLS AND ENVELOPES
APPROVED
*27.
PU 93-63 AWARD BID FOR HEWLETT PACKARD
FILE SERVER FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT
APPROVED
*28.
PU 93-64 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF INTERCOM
SYSTEM FOR NEW AMBULANCE AND FIRE TRUCK
APPROVED
*29.
PU 93-65 AUTHORIZE CHANGE ORDER TO
RELIABLE EMERGENCY VEHICLES FOR NEW AMBULANCE
APPROVED
*29A.
PU 93-66 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF MOTOROLA RADIOS
FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND FIRE DEPARTMENT
APPROVED
30.
CITIZENS PRESENTATION
Mr. Joe McCarthy, 5001 Strummer, appeared before the Council. Mr. McCarthy spoke
on the services of Sammons Cable T.V.. Mr. McCarthy was not satisfied with the
company's policy and asked that a staff member be appointed to work with Sammons.
Staff advised they would pursue the problems.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Brown adjourned the meeting.
ATTEST:
Tommy Brown - Mayor
Jeanette Rewis - City Secretary
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I_Department: Human Resources Council Meeting Date: 10-28-93
Subject: Request to Approve Employee Pay Plan for 1993-94 Agenda Number: GN 93-135
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Since the last City Council meeting, the City Manager met with
representatives of the employees associations to discuss their
concerns with the proposed Pay Plan. Their concerns were expressed
and a number of them have been addressed with the proposed
implementation. As a result, the attached implementation plan is
submitted for your approval.
Cost of Implementation:
General Fund:
Place employees on Ranges:
3% Merit Increase
Total:
Funds Available:
$130,000
260,000
$390,000
$400,000
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the
Compensation/Job Evaluation Report from Ralph Andersen and
Associates with the attached compensation implementation schedule.
Finance Review
Source of Funds:
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COMPENSATION IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
Adoption of the final Compensation/Job Evaluation Report as
proposed in the Ralph Andersen and Associates report.
Maintenance software and training from Ralph Andersen and
Associates for plan review.
Move all employees who are currently below the recommended
minimum to the minimum for their proposed pay grade.
Provide a 3% merit for all employees currently earning a
salary within their proposed range. No merit for employees
slotted above the proposed maximum; no merit increases that
would cause an employee to exceed their proposed maximum; and
no merit for employees whose salary increase to their new
minimum is 3% or more.
Ensure all employees currently below the recommended minimum
receive at least 3% combined plan implementation and merit.
Compensation plan to be retroactive to October 2, 1993.
Standardize anniversary dates to October 1 for merit pay
purposes for employees hired prior to October 1992.
Approve a minimum of 5% pay increase for any promotion rather
than the 10% recommended by Ralph Andersen.
Review all City evaluation forms to ensure maximum objectivity
and mandate uniform supervisory evaluation training.
Bi-annual review of the Plan to address changes in market
condi tions and internal organizational relationships by a
committee appointed by the City Manager.
Reclassify one Secretary to Police Records Technician in the
Police Department, due to incorrect information provided to
the consul tant. Change Pay Grade designation for Police
Property Management Technician from Grade 12 to Grade 13 to
correct error in plan document.
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Department:
Public Works
Approve Amendment to OrdInance No. 722,
Regulating "No Parking" Zone on Frawley Drive -
Ordinance No. 1939
Agenda Number:
GN 93-140
Council Meeting Date:
10/25/93
Subject:
The attached ordinance amends Section 5.04 of Ordinance No. 722. This ordinance designates the 4100
block of Frawley Drive as a "No Parking" zone.
St. John the Apostle Church School has complained about parents of their students parking on Frawley
Drive instead of in their parking lot and restricting the flow of two-way traffic during morning and
evening school zone hours. The Police Department has reviewed the situation and agrees that a no
parking zone at this location is needed.
Recommendation:
The staff recommends the Council approve Ordinance No. 1939 which establishes a "No Parking" zone
on Frawley Drive in the 4100 block.
Finance Review
Acct. Number
Sufficient Funds Available
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ORDINANCE NO. 1939
(Amending Ordinance No. 722)
In order to protect the health and safety of the City and its inhabitants IT IS ORDAINED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, that:
1.
It shall hereafter be unlawful for any person to stop, stand, or park anytime upon Frawley Street
in the 4100 block or portions thereof.
2.
It is ordered that appropriate NO PARKING signs are authorized and directed to be installed
upon the right-of-way of the above public street giving the public notice of these parking regulations.
3.
Any person violating any portion of this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of misdemeanor and
fined not in excess of $200.00.
4.
This amendment to Ordinance No. 722 shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage
and publication as provided by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 25th day of October, 1993.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
Tommy Brown, Mayor
Jeanette Rewis, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Rex McEntire, Attorney for the City
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CITY OF
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Administration
Council Meeting Date: 10/25/93
Appointment to Cable TV Hn~rn
Agenda Number: ßN 93-141
Mr. John Lacy (Place Six) has resigned from the Cable Television Board.
Mr. Steve Dunkelberg has been recommended for appointment to Place Six.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that Council take action on the proposed appointment.
Finance Review
Source of Funds:
Bonds (GO/Rev.)
Operating Budget
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CITY OF
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Economic Development
Department: CUllöideI.ätiuIl of OI.dillällce [ur.
Cable Rate Regulations - Ordinance 1941
. 10/25/93
Council Meeting Date:
GN 93-142
Agenda Number:
Subject:
The North Richland Hills City Council passed Resolution No. 93-26 on June 14,
1993, authorizing the City to apply for Federal Communicatio'ns Commission
certification to regulate selected cable service rates and equipment costs.
Staff submitted the City's application on September 1. Since 30 days have
passed without rejection from the FCC, North Richland Hills is officially
certified for cable rate regulation.
According to the Cable Television Consumer Protection & Competition Act of
1992, the City must now adopt rate regulations. While the Act allows 120 days
to draft regulations, the FCC recently announced plans to remove the rate
freeze on November 15th, 1993. Some representatives of selected area Cities
who share Sammons Cable Communications as their cable provider (and who have
begun planning for joint regulation of rates to reduce associated costs)
believe that participating Cities should act on regulations prior to that date.
Attached is a copy of the proposed ordinance--prepared by the consortium of
Cities by Fielding, Barrett & Taylor, L.L.P. City Attorney Rex McEntire has
reviewed the ordinance and made minor amendments.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Ordinance 1941, establishing
~egulations for the City to use in cooperation with other neighboring Cities
I~o regulate local cable rates.
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ORDINANCE NO. 1941
AN ORDINANCE PRESCRIBING REGULATIONS FOR RATES CHARGED
TO CABLE TELEVISION SUBSCRIBERS FOR THE BASIC SERVICE
TIER; PROVIDING A SEVERABILI1Y CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") has issued rules
pursuant to the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act, Pub. L. No.
102-385 (1992) ("1992 Cable Act"), implementing the regulation of cable television
subscriber rates; and
WHEREAS, these rules allocate the regulation of rates for the basic service tier and
associated equipment rates to local franchising authorities and require local authorities to
become certified and adopt their own regulations governing the process of rate regulation;
and
WHEREAS, the City of North Richland Hills franchises cable television service for
the benefit of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City has now qualified for certification and in order to protect the
general welfare of the City it is necessary to adopt regulations now, in order to implement
regulations at the earliest possible date to obtain the most competitive rates for the City's
cable ratepayer.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS.
In this ordinance:
BASIC CABLE RATES means the monthly charges for a subscription to the basic
service tier and the associated equipment.
BASIC SERVICE TIER means a separately available service tier to which
subscription is required for access to any other tier of service, including as a minimum, but
not limited to, all must-carry signals, all PEG channels, and all domestic television signals
other than superstations.
BENCHMARK means a per channel rate of charge for cable service and associated
equipment which the FCC has determined is reasonable.
CABLE ACT OF 1992 means the Cable Television Consumer Protection and
Competition Act of 1992.
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CABLE OPERATION means any person or group of persons:
(A) who provided cable service over a cable system and directly or through one
or more affiliates owns a significant interest in such a cable system; or
(B) who otherwise controls or is responsible for, through any arrangement, the
management and operation of such a cable system.
CHANNEL means a unit of cable service identified and selected by a channel number
or similar designation.
COST OF SERVICE SHOWING means a filing in which the cable operator attempts
to show that the benchmark rate or the price cap is not sufficient to allow the cable
operator to fully recover the costs of providing the basic service tier and to continue to
attract capital.
EQUIPMENT BASKET means a cost center to which the cable operator assigns the
direct costs of service installation, leasing, maintaining and servicing customer equipment.
It includes an allocation of all system joint and common costs that installation, leasing, and
repairing equipment share with other system activities and a reasonable profit, but excludes
general system overhead.
FCC means the Federal Communication Commission.
HSC means the hourly service charge that allows the cable operator to recover all
equipment basket costs, except for the cable operator's costs of purchasing and financing
the lease of customer equipment.
INITIAL BASIC CABLE RATES means the rates that the cable operator is charging
for the basic service tier, including charges for associated equipment, at the time the City
notifies the cable operator of the Citýs qualification and intent to regulate basic cable
rates.
MUST-CARRY SIGNAL means the signal of any local broadcast station (except
superstations which is required to be carried on the basic service tier.
PEG CHANNEL means the channel capacity designated for public, educational, or
governmental use, and facilities and equipment for the use ()f that channel capacity.
PRICE CAP means the ceiling set by the FCC on future increases in basic cable rates
regulated by the City, cased on a formula using the GNP fixed weight price index, reflecting
general increases in the cost of doing business and changes in overall inflation.
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REASONABLE RATE STANDARD means a per channel rate that is at, or below, the
benchmark or price cap level.
SUPERSTATION means any non-local broadcast signal secondarily transmitted by
satellite.
SECTION 2. INITIAL REVIEW OF BASIC CABLE RATES.
(a) Notice. Upon the adoption of this ordinance and the certification of the City
by the FCC, the City shall immediately notify all cable operators in the City, by certified
mail, return receipt requested, that the City intends to regulate subscriber rates charged for
the basic service tier and associated equipment as authorized by the Cable Act of 1992.
(b) Cable operator response. Within 30 days of receiving notice from the City, a
cable operator shall file with the City, its current rates for the basic service tier and
associated equipment and any supporting material concerning the reasonableness of its rates.
(c) Expedited determination and public hearing. (1) If the City Council is able
to expeditiously determine that the cable operator's rates for the basic service tier and
associated equipment are within the FCC's reasonable rate standard, as determined by the
applicable benchmark, the City Council shall:
(A) hold a public hearing at which interested persons may express their
views; and
(B) act to approve the rates within 30 days from the date the cable
operator filed its basic cable rates with the City, the proposed rates
will continue in effect.
(2) If the City Council takes no action within 30 days from the date the cable
operator filed its basic cable rates with the City, the proposed rates will continue in effect.
(d) Extended review period. (1) If the City Council is unable to determine whether
the rates in issue are within the FCCs reasonable rate standard based on the material before
it, or if the cable operator submits a cost-of-service showing, the City Council shall, within
30 days from the date the cable operator filed its basic cable rates with the City and by
adoption of a formal resolution, invoke the following additional periods of time, as
applicable, to make a final determination:
(A) 90 days if the City Council needs more time to ensure that a rate is
within the FCC's reasonable rate standard; or
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(B) 150 days if the cable operator has submitted a cost-of-service showing
seeking to justify a rate above the applicable benchmark.
(2) If the City Council has not made a decision within the 90 to 150 day
period, the City Council shall issue a brief written order at the end of the period requested
the cable operator to keep accurate account of all amounts received by reason of the
proposed rate and on whose behalf the amounts are paid.
(e) Public hearing. During the extended review period and before taking action
on the proposed rate, the City Council shall hold at least one public hearing at which
interested persons may express their views and record objections.
(I) Objections. An interested person who wished to make an objection to the
proposed initial basic rate may request the City Secretary to record the objection during the
public hearing or may submit the objection in writing anytime before the decision resolution
is adopted. In order for an objection to be made part of the record, the objector must
provide the City Secretary with the objectors name and address.
(g) Benchmark analysis. If a cable operator submits its current basic cable rate
schedule as being in compliance with the FCC's reasonable rate standard, the City Council
shall review the rates using the benchmark analysis in accordance with the standard form
authorized by the FCC. Based on the City Council's findings, the initial basic cable rates
shall be established as follows:
(1) If the current basic cable rates are below the benchmark, those rates shall
become the initial basic cable rates and the cable operators rates will be capped at that
level.
(2) If the current basic cable rates exceed the benchmark, the rates shall be
the greater of the cable operator's per channel rate on September 20, 1992, reduced by 10
percent or the applicable benchmark, adjusted for inflation and any change in the number
of channels occurring between September 30, 1992 and the initial date of regulation.
(3) If the current basic cable rates exceed the benchmark, but the cable
operators per channel rate was below the benchmark on September 30, 1992, the initial
basic cable rate shall be the benchmark, adjusted for inflation.
(h) Cost-or-service showing. If a cable operator does not wish to reduce the rates
to the permitted level, the cable operator shall have the opportunity to submit a cost-of-
service showing in an attempt to justify a initial basic cable rate above the FCC's
reasonable rate standard. The City Council will review a cost-of-service submission pursuant
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to FCC standards for cost-of-service review. The City Council may approve initial basic
cable rates above the benchmark if the cable operator makes the necessary showing;
however, a cost-of-service determination resulting in rates below the benchmark or below
the cable operators September 30, 1992 rates minus 10 percent, will prescribe the cable
operators new rates.
(i) Decision. (1) By formal resolution. Mter completion of its review of the cable
operators proposed rates, the City Council shall adopt its decision by formal resolution. j
The decision shall include one of the following:
(A) If the proposal is within the FCCs reasonable rate standard or is
justified by a cost-of-service analysis, the City Council shall approve the
initial basic cable rates proposed by the cable operator; or
(B) If the proposal is not within the FCC's reasonable rate standard and
the cost-of-service analysis, if any, does not justify the proposed rates,
the City Council shall establish initial basic cable rates that are within
the FCC;s reasonable rate standard or that are justified by a cost-of-
service analysis.
(2) Rollbacks and refunds. If the City Council determines that the initial
basic cable rates as submitted exceed the reasonable rate standard or that the cable
operators cost-of-service showing justifies lower rates, the City Council may order the rates
reduced in accordance with Paragraph (g) or (h) above, as applicable. In addition, the City
Council may order the cable operator to pay to subscribers, refunds of the excessive portion
of the rates with interest (computed at applicable rates published by the Internal Revenue
Service for tax refunds and additional tax payments), retroactive to September 1, 1993. The
method for paying any refund and the interest rate will be in accordance with FCC
regulations as directed in the City Council's decision resolution.
(3) Statement of reasons for decision and public notice. If rates proposed
by a cable operator are disapproved in whole or in part, or if there were objections made
by other parties to the proposed rates, the resolution must state the reasons for the decision
and the City Council must give public notice of its decision. Public notice will be given by
advertisement once in the official newspaper of the City.
(j) Appeal. The City Council's decision concerning rates for the basic service tier
()f associated equipment, may be appealed to the FCC in accordance with applicable federal
regulations.
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SECTION 3. REVIEW OF REQUEST FOR INCREASE IN BASIC RATES.
(a) Notice. A cable operator in the City who wishes to increase the rates for the
basic service tier or associated equipment shall file a request with the City and notify all
subscribers at least 30 days before the cable operator desires the increase to take effect.
This notice may not be given more often than annually and not until at least one year after
the determination of the initial basic cable rates.
(b) Expedited determination and public hearing. (1) If the City Council is able
to expeditiously determine that the cable operator's rate increase request for basic cable
service is within the FCC's reasonable rate standard, as determined by the applicable price
cap, the City Council shall:
(A) hold a public hearing at which interested persons may express their
views; and
(B) act to approve the rate increase within 30 days from the date the cable
operator filed its request with the City.
(2) If the City Council takes no action within 30 days from the date the cable
operator filed its request with the City, the proposed rates will go into effect.
(c) Extended review period. (1) If the City Council is unable to determine
whether the rate increase is within the FCC's reasonable rate standard based on the
material before it, or if the cable operator submits a cost-of-service showing, the City
Council shall, by adoption of a formal resolution, invoke the following additional periods
of time, as applicable, to make a final determination:
(A) 90 days if the City Council needs more time to ensure that the
requested increase is within the FCCs reasonable rate standard as
determined by the applicable price cap; and
(B) 150 days if the cable operator has submitted a cost-of-service showing
seeking to justify a rate increase above the applicable price cap.
(2) The proposed rate increase is tolled during the extended review period.
(3) If the City Council has not made a decision within the 90 to 150 day
period, the City Council shall issue a brief written order at the end of the period requesting
the cable operator to keep accurate account of all amounts received by reason of the
proposed rate increase and on whose behalf the amounts are paid.
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(d) Public hearing. During the extended review period and before taking action
on the requested rate increase, the City Council shall hold at least one public hearing at
which interested persons may express their views and record objections.
(e) Objections. An interested person who wishes to make an objection to the
proposed rate increase may request the City Secretary to record the objection during the
public hearing or may submit the objection in writing anytime before the decision resolution
is adopted. In order for an objection to be made part of the record, the objector must
provide the City Secretary with the objector's name and address.
(I) Delayed determination. If the City Council is unable to make a final
determination concerning a requested rate increase within the extended time period, the
cable operator may put the increase into effect, subject to subsequent refund if the City
Council later issues a decision disapproving any portion of the increase.
(g) Price cap analysis. If a cable operator presents its request for a rate increase
as being in compliance with the FCC's price cap, the City Council shall review the rate
using the price cap analysis in accordance with the standard form authorized by the FCC.
Based on the City Council's findings, the basic cable rates shall be established as follows:
(1) If the proposed basic cable rate increase is within the price cap
established by the FCC, the proposed rates shall become the new basic cable rates.
(2) If the proposed basic cable rate increase exceeds the price cap established
by the FCC, the City Council shall disapprove the proposed rate increase and order an
increase that is in compliance with the price cap.
(h) Cost-or-service showings. If a cable operator submits a cost-of-service showing
in an attempt to justify a rate increase above the price cap, the City Council will review the
submission pursuant the FCC standards for cost-of-service review. The City Council may
approve a rate increase above the price cap if the cable operator makes the necessary
showing; however, a cost-of-service determination resulting in a rate below the price cap or
below the cable operator's then current rate will prescribe the cable operator's new rate.
(i) Decision. The City Council's decision concerning the requested rate increase,
shall be adopted by formal resolution. If a rate increase proposed by a cable operator is
disapproved in whole or in part, or if objections were made by ()ther parties to the proposed
rate increase, the resolution must state the reasons for the decision. Objections may be
made at the public hearing by a person requesting the City Secretary to record the objection
()r may be submitted in writing at anytime before the decision resolution is adopted.
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(j) Refunds. (1) The City Council may order refunds of subscribers' rate
payments with interest if:
(A) the City Council was unable to make a decision within the extended
time period as described in Paragraph (c) above; and
(B) the cable operator implemented the rate increase at the end of the
extended review period; and
(C) the City Council determines that the rate increase as submitted
exceeds the applicable price cap or that the cable operator failed to
justify the rate increase by a cost-of-service showing, and the City
Council disapproved any portion of the rate increase.
(2) The method for paying any refund and the interest rate will be In
accordance with FCC regulations as directed in the City Council's decision resolution.
(k) Appeal. The City Council's decision concerning rates for the basic service tier
or associated equipment, may be appealed to the FCC in accordance with applicable federal
regulations.
SECTION 4. CABLE OPERATOR INFORMATION
(a) City may require. (1) In those cases when the cable operator has submitted
initial rates or proposed an increase that exceeds the reasonable rate standard, the City
Council may require the cable operator to produce information in addition to that
submitted, including proprietary information, if needed to make a rate determination. In
these cases, a cable operator may request the information be kept confidential in accordance
with this section.
(2) In cases where initial or proposed rates comply with the reasonable rate
standard, the City Council amy request additional information only in order to document ,
that the cable operator's rates are in accord with the standard.
(b) Request for Confidentiality. (1) A cable operator submitted information to the
City Council may request in writing that the information not be made routinely available
for public inspection. A copy of the request shall be attached to and cover all of the
information and all copies of the information to which it applies.
(2) If feasible, the information to which the request applies shall be physically
separated from any information to which the request does not apply. If this is not feasible,
the portion of the information to which the request applies shall be identified.
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(3) Each request shall contain a statement of the reasons for withholding
inspection and a statement of the facts upon which those reasons are based.
(4) Casual requests which do not comply with the requirements of this
subsection, shall not be considered.
(c) City Council action. Requests which comply with the requirements of
Subsection (b), will be acted upon by the City Council. The City Council will grant the
request if the cable operator presents by a preponderance of the evidence, a case for
nondisclosure consistent with applicable federal regulations. If the request is granted, the
ruling will be placed in a public file in lieu of the information withheld from public
inspection. If the request does not present a case for nondisclosure and the City Council
denies the request, the City Council shall take one of the following actions:
(1) If the information has been submitted voluntarily without any direction
from the City, the cable operator may request that the City return the information without
considering it. Ordinarily, the City will comply with this request. Only in the unusual
instance that the public interest so requires, will the information be made available for
public inspection.
(2) If the information was required to be submitted by the City Council, the
information will be made available for public inspection.
(d) Appeal. If the City Council denies the request for confidentiality, the cable
operator may seek review of that decision from the FCC within five working days of the City
Council's decision, and the release of the information will be stayed pending review.
SECTION 5. AUTOMATIC RATE ADJUSTMENTS
(a) Annual inflation adjustment. In accordance with FCC regulations, the cable
operator may adjust its capped base per channel rate for the basic service tier annually by
the final GNP-PI index.
(b) Other external costs. (1) The FCC regulations also allow the cable operator
to increase its rate for the basic service tier automatically to reflect certain external cost
factors to the extent that the increase in cost of those factors exceeds the GNP-PI. These
factors include retransmission consent fees, programming costs, state and l()cal taxes
applicable to the provision of cable television service, and costs of franchise requirements.
The total cost of an increase in a franchise fee may be automatically added to the base per
channel rate, without regard to its relation to the GNP-PI.
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(2) For all categories of external costs other than retransmission consent and
franchise fees, the starting date for measuring changes is external costs for which the basic
service per channel rate may be adjusted will be the date on which the basic service tier
becomes subject to regulation or February 28, 1994, whichever occurs first. The permitted
per channel charge may not be adjusted for costs of retransmissions consent fees or changes
in those fees incurred before October 6, 1994.
(c) Notification and review. The cable operator shall notify the City at least 30
days in advance of a rate increase based on automatic adjustment items. The City shall
review the increase to determine whether the item or items qualify as automatic
adjustments. If the City makes no objection within 30 days of receiving notice of the
increase, the increase may go into effect.
SECTION 6. ENFORCEMENT
(a) Refunds. The City may order the cable operator to refund to subscribers a
portion of previously paid rates under the following circumstances:
(1) A portion of the previously paid rates have been determined to be in
excess of the permitted tier charge or above the actual cost of equipment; or
the City.
(2) The cable operator has failed to comply with a valid rate order issued by
(b) Fines. If the cable operator fails to comply with a rate decision or refund
order, the cable operator shall be subject to a fine of $500 for each day the cable operator
fails to comply.
SECTION 7. CUMULATIVE CLAUSE
This ordinance shall be cumulative of all provisions of ordinance and of the City of
North Richland Hills, as amended, except where the provisions of this ordinance are in
direct conflict with the provisions of such ordinances, in which event the conflicting
provisions of such ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION 8. SEVERABILI.1Y
It is hereby declared to be the intention ()f the City Council that the phrases, clauses,
sentences, paragraphs, and sections ()f this ordinance are severable, and if any phrase,
clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this ordinance is declared unconstitutional by the
valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, that unconstitutionality shall
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not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs and sections of this
ordinance, since the remainder would have been enacted by the City Council without the
incorporation in this ordinance of the unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph
or section.
SECTION 9. EFFECTIVE DATE
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and
publication as required by law, and it is so ordained.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of North Richland Hills,
Texas this the 25th day of October, 1993.
APPROVED:
Mayor
A TrEST:
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Attorney for the City
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Department: Economic Development C ï M t' D t 10/25/93
Alrport ,tt'reeway Gateway: Certification ouncl ee Ing a e:
Subject: of Funding Commitment - Resolution 93-43 Agenda Number: GN 93-143
You were recently notified of the Economic Development Department's plans to
submit a Statewide Transportation Enhancement Program grant application. This
application requests funds to design a landscaped gateway at the eastern edge
of North Richland Hills' city limits (at 9001 Airport Freeway).
Program requirements stipulate that each application include "documentary
evidence of a commitment to provide for a local match. North Richland Hills'
Airport Freeway Gateway application requests $4,500 in state funds--with a
$1,500 local match.
The attached resolution meets the State's required criteria.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution 93-43.
Finance Review
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, that:
1.
The City recommends that the North Richland Hills Airport Freeway Gateway
project be considered for funding through the Statewide Transportation Enhancement
Program--especially in light of its proximity to the upcoming reconstruction of the
820/121/26 Interchange.
2.
The City certifies its commitment to provide its local funding match if the proposed
project is selected.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 25th day of October, 1993.
APPROVED:
Mayor
A TrEST:
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Attorney for the City
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Department: __ Council Meeting Date:
. Resolution Authorizing the Director of Community Services
I bject: to apply for Tree Flantlng - Grants - - Agenda Number: G N 93-144
Resolution #93-44, Resolution #93-45
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The City of North Richland Hills recently applied for and received two separate tree planting
grants administered through the Texas Forest Service and funded through the Small
Business Administration and the Urban and Community Forestry Program.
The Grant funded through the Small Business Administration is in the amount of $12,000.
The City1s matching portion is $3,000 and is funded through the 1/2 Cent Sales Tax Capital
Improvement Program. Additionally, the City will be providing an Ilin-kindll contribution which
includes a three year maintenance period and materials such as fertilizer, pesticides, etc.
This contribution can be made from existing resources without any special appropriation.
The Grant funded through the Urban and Community Forestry Program is in the amount of
$5,500. This grant also allows the City1s portion to be matched by lIin-kindll services in lieu of
matching dollars. The City1s lIin-kindll contribution, which includes a three year maintenance
period and materials such as fertilizer, pesticides, etc. This contribution can also be made
from existing resources without any special appropriation.
Both grant application projects were coordinated - and prepared by Tim Hightshoe, Parks and
Public Grounds Superintendent. The attached Resolution authorizes staff to execute the
necessary agreements, and commits the match funds and lIin-kindll services for the projects.
RECOMMENDA TION:
It is recommended that City Council adopt Resolution NO.9~ for the Small Business
Administration Grant and Resolution No. 93-45 for the Urban and Community Forestry
Program Grant.
Attachments:
Resolution No. 93-44
Resolution No. 93-45
Finance Review
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RESOLUTION NO. 93-44
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATE REPRESENTATIVE TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS
ASSOCIATED WITH THE "SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION-CHALLENGE GRANT
REQUEST" AND COMMITTING SHARED COST OF THE PROJECT AS DESCRIBED IN
THE GRANT APPLICATION AND AUTHORIZING THE PLANTING OF TREES ON
PUBLIC PROPERTY WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND
HILLS.
WHEREAS, the Small Business Administration Appropriation Act, Public Law 101-
515, was signed into law November 5, 1990; and
WHEREAS, Section 4 of that legislation amended the Small Business Association by
adding Section 24 authorizing the administrator to make grants to any state for the purpose of
contracting with small businesses to plan trees on land owned or controlled by such state or
local government; and
WHEREAS, Governor Ann Richards designated the program responsibility to the
Texas Forest Service in June of 1991; and
WHEREAS, the City of North Richland Hills is eligible to participate in this program
and has successfully submitted a grant application in the amount of $12,000.00, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS:
Section 1: That the City Council hereby authorizes the Director of Community
Services to execute all agreements associated with the "Small Business Administration" grant
with the Texas Forest Service.
Section 2:, That the City Council commits to providing its share of the project costs
through "in-kind" services as described in the grant application, and commits to providing
$3,000.00 in matching funds toward the project.
Section 3: That the City Council endorses and permits the planting of trees on public
property under their jurisdiction in the City of North Richland Hills.
Passes and Approved this day of , 1993.
'l'ommy Hrown, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jeanette Rewis, City Secretary
BY:
Approved as to legal form:
Rex McEntire, Attorney for the City
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
A UTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATE RES PRES ENT A TIVE TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS
ASSOCIATED WITH THE "URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY PROGRAM" GRANT
REQUEST AND COMMITTING SHARED COST OF THE PROJECT AS DESCRIBED IN
THE GRANT APPLICATION.
WHEREAS, the 101st Congress of the United States, in developing the Forestry Title
of the 1990 Farm Bill, found that the health of forests in urban areas and communities is on
the decline; these forests, trees, and open spaces improve the quality of life for residents,
enhance economic value of property and are more effective thatn rural trees at reducing the
buildup of carbon dioxide due to the added energy savings for urban residents.
WHEREAS, Congress defined the purposes of this program to include improving the
understanding of the benefits of preserving existing tree cover; encourage property owners to
maintain trees and expand forest cover; provide educational and technical assistance to local .
organizations in maintaining and expanding forest cover; provide competitive matching grants
to local units of government and other approved organizations for urban forestry projects;
implement a tree planting program; promote the establishment of demonstration projects to
illustrate the benefits of forest cover; and enhance technical skills of individuals involved in
establishing or maintaining urban forest.
WHEREAS, the City of North Richland Hills is eligible to participate in this program
and has successfully submitted a grant application in the amount of $5,500.00, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS:
Section 1: That the City Council hereby authorizes the Director of Community
Services to execute all agreements associted with the "Urban and Community Forestry
Program" grant with the Texas Forest Service.
Section 2: That the City Council commits to providing its share of the project costs
through "in-kind" services as described in the grant application.
Section 3: That the City Council endorses and permits the planting of trees on public
property under their jurisdiction in the City of North Richland Hills.
Passes and Approved this day of , 1993.
rl'ommy Brown, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jeanette Rewis, City Secretary
BY:
Approved as to legal form:
Rex McEntire, Attorney for the City
BY:
Department:. ~ Council Meeting Date:
~. Resolution Authorizing Submittal of ISTEA Grants to COG - Resolution No. 93-46
~ubJect: Agenda Number: GN 93-145
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Comm unity Services Department
10/25/93
The City of North Richland Hills is eligible to apply for matching grant funds from the Inter-
Modal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) Enhancement Program for three
Transportation Enhancem.ent Projects.
· Bedford Euless Road Landscaping
· Hike and Bike Trail along the TU easement between Richland High School and
the Fam ily Aquatic Park
· Phase I signage of on-road bike routes and publication of bike route maps
The Bedford Euless Road Landscaping project cost is $242,000, and $116, 160 in ISTEA
Funds is requested in the grant application. The hike and bike trail along the TU easement
between Richland High School and the Family Aquatic Park site is valued at $750,000 and
$585,000 is requested in the grant application. The project cost for Phase I signage of on-
road bike routes is $79,500 and $62,01 0 is requested in the grant application.
The total amount of ISTEA funds requested for all three projects is $763,160. The total
amount of the City's share is $308,330. Funding is available through the Parks and.
Recreation 1/2 Cent Sales Tax Capital Improvement Program.
Adoption of the resolution is a critical pre-requisite completing the grant application package
prior to their November 8, 1993 project nomination deadline.
RECQMMENDA TION:
. It is recommended that City Council adopt Resolution No. 93-46 authorizing the submittal of
Grant Application package to the North Central Texas Council of Governments, for
construction of Bedford Euless Road landscaping, north Electric Hike and Bike Trail, and
Phase I signage of on-road. routes and publication of bike maps.
ATTACHMENT: Resolution No. 93-46
Finance Review
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RESOLUTION NO. 93-46
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF THREE PROPOSED PROJECTS TO THE NORTH
CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS AND THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
AS CANDIDATES FOR STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM FUNDING¡ AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City is vitally interested in enhancing the transportation
system within the City and within the north Texas region; and
WHEREAS, the statewide Transportation Enhancement Program announced by the
Texas Department of Transportation provides the vehicle for funding
transportation enhancements on a 80% or greater local basis in accordance with
the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA)¡ and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to designate these capitol improvement
projects which are eligible for transportation enhancement program funding; and
WHEREAS, the City Wide Trail Plan identifies the North Electric Trail as
a significant regional transportation enhancement project; and
WHEREAS, signage for existing on-road bike routes and publication of a
regional trail plan for public use is an important element in promoting bicycle
use and safety; and
WHEREAS, the completion of the multi-use trail and landscaping along
Bedford Euless Road, will dramatically enhance the quality of one of the areas
most heavily used thoroughfares; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS HEREBY RESOLVES:
SECTION I. That.the North Electric Trail project, valued at S7SQ.QQO, be
submitted to NCTCOG to be considered for funding through the statewide
Transportation Enhancement Program.
SECTION II. That the street signage and bike route map publication project
valued at S79.SQQ, be submitted to NCTCOG to be considered for funding through
the Statewide Transportation Enhancement Program.
SECTION III. That the Bedford Euless Road landscaping project, valued at
5242,000, be submitted to NCTCOG to be considered for funding through the
statewide Transportation Enhancement Program.
SECTION IV. The City Council hereby authorizing and directs its City
Manager to act for the City of North Richland Hills for the purpose of applying
for and administering funding under these programs, and the City Manager as
hereby officially designated as the representative in this regard.
SECTION V. That this resolution shall become effective immediately upon
its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the
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~ommy ~rown, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jeanette Rewis, City Secretary
BY:
Approved as to legal form:
Rex McEntire, Attorney for the City
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Department:
Administration . Council Meeting Date: 10/25/93
Agreement with E-Systems and City Concerning ~
Drainaae Ditch on Watauaa Road - Resolution No. 93-47 Agenda Number: GN 93-146
Subject:
The attached resolution is requested by E-Systems Inc. Pool Trust as a condition of their donating right-
of-way for Watauga Road.
The Texas Department of Transportation plan calls for an open ditch from Amundson to Cardinal Lane.
As part of this project there is also the need for storm drainage west of Amundson from Pearl Street north
to Watauga Road.
E-Systems requests an agreement with the City that we will not require them to pave or put these areas
underground.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that City Council approve Resolution No. 93-47.
Source of Funds:
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Resolution No. 93-47
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Transportation plans to construct an open
drainage ditch along the south side of the new Watauga Road Project from Amundson
to Cardinal lane, and as part of said project to construct an open drainage ditch on the
west side of Amundson from Pearl Street north to the new Watauga Road; and
WHEREAS, E-Systems, Inc. Pool Trust has donated the necessary right-of-way
for construction of the new Watauga Road on the condition that it not be assessed for
these drainage projects and the further condition that it will not be required at the time of
platting to line said open drainage ditches referred to above; and
WHEREAS, the said E-Systems Inc. Pool Trust has already executed the
necessary documents to satisfy the State requirements for conveyance of the right-of-way
in question.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCil OF THE CITY OF
NORTH RICHlAND HillS, TEXAS, that:
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In consideration of its donation of the above mentioned right-of-way the City
Council hereby agrees that E-Systems Inc. Pool Trust will not be assessed for the above
drainage projects nor will it be required in the future to pave or line said open drainage
ditches.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 25th day of October, 1993.
APPROVED:
Tommy Brown - Mayor
ATTEST:
Jeanette Rewis - City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Rex McEntire - Attorney for City
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Subject:
Administration
Abandonment of a Portion
of Lewis Lane - Ordinance No. 1942
Council Meeting Date: 10/25/93
Agenda Number: GN 93-147
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Lewis Lane from Newman north to Davis Boulevard was not dedicated by plat. The attached exhibit
describes the property owned by E-Systems Pool Trust on both sides of Lewis Lane. With the
construction of Watauga Road to the north, they are asking this portion of Lewis Lane be vacated. The
attached ordinance will abandon or vacate the easement.
Property owners on the east side of Lewis Lane at Newman will still have access to their property.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that City Council approve Ordinance No. 1942.
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ORDINANCE NO. 1942
WHEREAS, that portion of Lewis Lane from the south line of Tract 4A5, John
Barlough Survey north to its intersection with Davis Boulevard, all in the City of North
Richland Hills, Tarrant County, Texas, has been used as a public street for many years
and has therefore been "dedicated-by-use" as a public street, alley or thoroughfare; and
WHEREAS, that portion of Lewis Lane described above is no longer being used
as a public street and there is no need for such street and the Council finds there will be
no necessity for this portion of Lewis Lane to be used as a public street in the future.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, that:
1.
Any "dedication-by-use" of that portion of Lewis Lane from the south property line
of Tract 4A5 of the John Barlough Survey, Abstract 130 be and is hereby vacated in favor
of E-Systems Inc. Pool Trust, the owner of all real property on both sides of Lewis Lane
adjacent to and abutting this portion of the said Lewis Lane.
2.
The City Council finds that any right-at-user established by prescription in favor at
the public has now been abandoned and that the ownership of the real estate in question
should revert to the owner of the adjacent and abutting land free and clear of any
prescriptive claims or other rights in the public and it is so ordered.
3.
Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereot shows that portion of Lewis
Lane affected by this ordinance.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of North Richland Hills,
Texas this 25th day of October, 1993.
APPROVED:
Tommy Brown - Mayor
ATTEST:
Jeanette Rewis - City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Rex McEntire - Attorney for City
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Administration
Abandonment OT Klght-of-Way
tor Newman Drive - Ordinance No. 1943
_ Council Meeting Date: 10/25/93
Agenda Number: GN 93-148
The Eldorado Addition on Harwood Road was platted but never developed. Newman Drive was
dedicated at the time ot platting. The attached map shows this dedication north ot Harwood.
The right-ot-way tor Newman Drive was not required with the development ot Emerald Lakes to the north,
theretore this right-ot-way is no longer needed.
E-Systems Pool Trust is the owner and is requesting the easement be abandoned tor Newman Drive in
the Eldorado Subdivision. This would serve as a partial consideration tor Watauga Road right-ot-way
dedication. The attached ordinance abandons the easement.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that City Council approve Ordinance No. 1943.
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ORDINANCE NO. 1943
WHEREAS, the City Council approved the plat of Eldorado Addition to the City of
North Richland Hills shown in Volume 388-65 on Page 52, Plat Records of Tarrant
County, Texas; and
WHEREAS, a public street shown as Eldorado Drive (also known as Newman
Drive) was platted as a 64 foot public street running north from Harwood Road to the
north boundary line of Eldorado Estates Addition which is also the present south
boundary line of Emerald Lakes Addition, all in the City of North Richland Hills, Tarrant
County, Texas; and
WHEREAS, said public street (Eldorado Drive, aka Newman Drive) has never been
developed and has never been used as a public street and there is need for such street
and no plan exists to open a public street over such dedicated area; and
WHEREAS, E-Systems Inc. Pool Trust is the owner of all land abutting and
adjacent to the said Eldorado Drive (aka Newman Drive).
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, that:
1.
The dedication of that certain 64 foot public street known as Eldorado Drive (aka
Newman Drive) from Harwood Road north to the north boundary line of Eldorado
Addition, North Richland Hills, Tarrant County, Texas be and is hereby vacated in favor
of E-Systems Inc. Pool Trust.
2.
Exhibit "A" is attached hereto and made a part hereof to further describe the
vacated dedication.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of North Richland Hills,
Texas this 25th day of October, 1993.
APPROVED:
Tommy Brown - Mayor
ATTEST:
Jeanette Rewis - City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Rex McEntire - Attorney for City
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NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Subject:
Petition to ~IOSA Fldor~do
Council Meeting Date: 10/25/93
Agenda Number: ßN 93-149
Department:
Administration
A petition has been received requesting the closing of Eldorado at the north end. The petition contains
signatures from 27 of the 31 houses on Eldorado and one house on Jerri Jo. The attached map shows
the location of where the residents reside that signed the petition.
In December 1992 Council received a petition from ten homeowners in this neighborhood requesting the
street remain open and 13 voting to close the street.
All of the residents on Eldorado and Jerri Jo have been notified by mail that Council will be considering
this petition. In Council's previous consideration, the street would have been closed by barricade on the
north property line at 8201 Jerri Jo. The Police and Fire Departments have signed off on the closure.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that Council consider the request to close Eldorado north of Jerri Jo.
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Department:
Administration
Council Meeting Date: 10/25/93
Subject:
Ad\/entqre '^/orld Park
Agenda Number: ßN 93-150
Last week there was a meeting attended by Mayor Brown, Councilwoman Johnson, Cheryl Lyman, Jim I
Browne, Rodger Line and C.A. Sanford. Fund raising and funding for the volunteer park were discussed.
A number of fund raising activities have been planned but it still could take a long time to fund the
playground equipment. It was suggested that the City provide a one-far-one grant in order to expedite
the construction by May 1994. Each dollar raised by volunteers would be matched by a dollar from the
1/2 cent sales tax. If the estimated cost of $100,000 could not be raised by this Spring, the work could
be done in phases.
The plans for this park will be available for Council approval at the November 8th meeting.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council approve a matching one-for-one grant for the construction of
Adventure World
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Department:
Finance
10/25/93
Subject:
Proposed Water and Wastewater Rate Analysis
Council Meeting Date:
Agenda Number: GN 93-151
In 1988 the City of North Richland Hills conducted a study of the water and wastewater rates and
implemented adjustments at that time. Since 1988, the community has grown, numerous utility
improvements have been made, and other changes have taken place in the City of North Richland
Hills which necessitates that a review and updated study and analysis of rates and revenues be
performed. During the consideration of the 1993/94 Utilities Budget, Council approved funding to
conduct an analysis and evaluation of the utility rates.
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Request for Proposals were sent out to various firms that specialize in utility rate analysis, and we
received three (3) proposals from very competent firms. The proposed comprehensive study will
include the following:
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1. Examination of water and sewer rates and methodology of rate structure.
2. Adequacy of current rates and rate structure to meet current and future utility
system operations and maintenance, debt service, and other financial obligations.
3. Review of pass through charges to customers for water/wastewater costs from
Fort Worth and TRA to determine if costs are being fully recovered.
4. Debt service requirements now and for future years and special attention to bond
covenant requirements to maintain debt coverage ratios.
5. Review detailed revenues and expenditures including impact of obligations to TRA
and City of Fort Worth.
6. Review impact fees, thèir use in meeting capital improvement . obligations , and
future revenue projections.
7 . Review planned five year capital improvements program for utility projects to be
funded by retained earnings and dete~mine adequacy of financial plan and
feasibility for continuing this method of financIng capital impro'vements through
the retained earnings rather than long term debt.
8. Prepare forecast of revenues and expenditures for next five . years .
The three firms and their proposed costs are: (1) David M. Griffith & Associates $33,500; '(2)
Reed-Stowe & Co. $28,250; (3) Lewis F. McLain, Jr., Fiscal Planning Consultånt $16,000. Each
of these are recognized professional firms in utility rate analysis. Lewis McLain ,was .President of
Administrative & Fiscal Consulting Services, Inc. that performed the 1988 rate study for' North
Richland Hills. He is now the sole employee of his firm.
Finance Review
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It is desirable to complete this study and implement any rate adjustments during the winter months-
_ preferably January -- while water consumption is lower. This would lessen the initial impact 0
consumers. Because of prior business obligations and his involvement in a customer's litigation,
Mr. McLain indicated in his proposal that he would not be able to complete and present his findings
and recommendations to Council until March, 1994. Any needed implementation would most like I
be April, 1994. Subsequently Mr. McLain called to say that he believes he can get a forme
employee to work on this project with him, and therefore can have it ready for Council ~onsideratio
by the second meeting of January, 1994.
The other two firms can complete the study within 90 days after award and can be prepared t
present it, at the City's option, by January 31,1994. Reed-Stowe has indicated they can have th
study ready to present between January 1-15. This would allow any adjustments in rates to be
made in January 1994, if Council chooses.
Greg Dickens, Public Works Director, Victor Jones, Senior Staff Accountant, Rex McEntire,
Attorney for the City, and Larry J. Cunningham, Director of Finance, have reviewed all three
proposals and believe any of these can do a good job. It would be preferable to complete this
analysis as soon as possible and make any rate adjustment in January if at all possible. It is also
desirable to have this report presented to the City Attorney, who will actually engage the services
of the expert.
Recommendation:
Because of the need to complete the rate analysis as soon as possible and have rate adjustments,
if any, implemented in January, 1994, it is recommended the agreement be awarded to Reed-Stowe
in the amount of $28,250.
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COUNTY OF TARRANT X
AGREEMENT
Agreement made this 25th day of October, 1993, by and between the Attorney for the
City of North Richland Hills, Texas, hereinafter referred to as CITY, whose address
is 7301 N . E. Loop 820, North Richland Hills, Texas 76182, and
, hereinafter referred to as CONTRACTOR, whose
address is
PURPOSE OF AGREEMENT
The purpose of this agreement is to examine and analyze the water and sewer rates
and revenues of the City of North Richland Hills to determine rates needed to meet
requirements for water and sewer operations and capital improvements for the next
five years.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises herein contained, the
parties hereto agree to the following:
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SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED
The CITY has determined that the following areas of study need to be made, and the
CONTRACTOR has agreed to conduct a study and analysis of the following utility
areas:
1.
Examine current rates and rate structures to determine
adequacy to meet current and future utility system
operations and maintenance, debt service, and other
financial obligations.
2.
Examine rate structure to determine if it is equitable
among various customer classes - residential, commercial,
industrial, multi-family.
3.
Review pass-through charges to customers for
water/waste water costs from Fort Worth and TRA to
determine if costs are being fully recovered.
4.
Review detailed revenues and expenditures including
impact of obligations from TRA and City of Fort Worth.
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Review planned 5 year Capital Improvement Program for
Utility Projects to be funded by retained earnings and
determine adequacy of financial plan and feasibility of
continuing this method of financing capital improvements
through retained earnings rather than long term debt.
6.
Review impact fees, their use in meeting capital
improvement obligations, and future revenue projections.
7.
Examine current and future debt service requirements to
address bond covenant requirements to maintain adequate
debt/revenue coverage ratios.
8.
Prepare forecast of revenues and expenditures for next 5
years. Consider growth projection for community.
9.
Applicable State and Federal laws relating to rate
structuring will be identified and considered in this
analysis and study.
The areas of study identified in this section are not intended to limit the approach
or needed study areas as further determined by the CONTRACTOR. These study
areas are to identify the minimum areas to be addressed in this study analysis.
II.
REPORT
In conducting this analysis of the water and sewer rates, the CONTRACTOR agrees
to meet with city staff as needed to discuss the scope of the study, the approach,
gather data, review progress, and review final findings and recommendations with
them. The CONTRACTOR also agrees to make presentations, not to exceed two (2),
to City Council at their public meetings. CONTRACTOR further agrees to provide
fifteen (15) bound copies of the report to the CITY.
Final report will provide findings, conclusions, and recommendations, graphs and
summary schedules, that will be written in an understandable manner that can be
communicated to City Council, City staff, and the public. Detail schedules of
revenue and expenditure assumptions are also to be provided in the report.
The terms of the proposal of the CONTRACTOR covering computer model are
adopted.
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TERMS
This agreement shall commence as soon after October 25th as possible but no later
than November 1, 1993 and will continue until the work is completed which will be no
later than January 15, 1994.
The CITY agrees to pay a fee of for this evaluation and analysis which
will include the final reports provided to the CITY as outlined above and the
presentations. Payments to the CONTRACTOR will be based on actual work
performed and will be made monthly until completion of the final report.
Any special analysis, additional meetings, or major time requirements beyond the
scope of the original study may require an additional fee which would be negotiated
between CONTRACTOR and the CITY.
ATTORNEY FOR THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS:
BY:
Date
Rex McEntire
FOR CONTRACTOR:
BY:
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NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department:
Public Works
Ratification of Vacant Lot Acquisition -
Strl1mm~r f)r;v~ Wiclen;ne: Project
10/25/93
Council Meeting Date:
Subject:
Agenda Number:
PU 93-67
Staff reached agreement with Craig and Ronnie Butler to purchase their lot (Lot 3-R, BlockF, Richland
Oaks Addition) for the Strummer Drive Widening Project. The agreed selling price was $42,000; the
same as our independent appraised value.
A closing was held on June 16, 1993. The Butlers executed a deed to the City for the lot, contingent
upon Council approval of the selling price. Council approved the sale on June 28, 1993, PW 93-27.
The Butlers were paid $41,288.16 ($42,000 less prorated property taxes and two lawn mowing liens) on
July 2, 1993.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends ratification of the $41,288.16 payment to Craig and Ronnie Butler for purchase of
Lot 3-R, Block F, Richland Oaks Addition, for the Strllmlner Drive Widening Project.
Source of Funds:
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Department:
Public Works . Council Meeting Date: 10/25/93
Ratification of Right-of-Way Acquistion, Parcel No.7 -
Strl1mmer Orive Wlòpnlng Pr()jprt Agenda Number: PU 93- 6 8
Subject:
Staff has reached agreement with Overton Bank & Trust, N. A., Mansfield for 9,857 square feet of
right-of-way for the Strummer Drive Widening Project. The agreed selling price is $55,000. The
appraised value was $50,000. A closing was held on October 8, 1993 and Danny Swofford, Bank
Vice-President, deeded the required right-of-way to the City. A check to Overton Bank & Trust for
$55,000 was delivered to Mr. Swofford.
Attached for the Mayor and Council's reference is a right-of-way strip map for the Strummer Drive
Widening Project. This and future acquisitions may be noted on the map.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends ratification of the $55,000 payment to Overton Bank & Trust, N.A. for purchase of
Parcel 7, Strummer Drive Widening Project.
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NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Finance
Department:
Council Meeting Date:10/25/93
Agenda Number: PU 93-69
SUbject:
Award Bid for Yearly Contract to Supply
Letterneaa, ~nveiopes and HUS1ness ~ards
Formal bids were solicited for a yearly contract to supply the
printing and storage of letterhead, envelopes and business cards.
The results are outlined below.
Worth Business Forms $10,222
Funtasia $ 8,476
Sir Speedy Printers $ 7,424
Metro Data Supply $ 7,026
All letterhead, envelopes and business cards will be printed on
recycled stock with the new City logo and colors.
Recommendation: It is recommended City Council award the yearly
contract for letterhead, envelopes and business cards to Metro
Data Supply in the amount of $7,026.
Finance Review
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Finance
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10/25/93
Council Meeting Date:
Subject:
Approve Bid for Fire Hose
PU 93-70
Agenda Number:
As part of the long term capital needs budget Council
appropriated $290,000 for the purchase of a fire engine pumper
and equipment. council awarded the bid for the fire engine at
the July 12, 1993 meeting (PU 93-45) in the amount of $184,000.
Formal bids were solicited for fire hose to equip this fire
engine and the results are as follows:
Daco Fire Equipment
$26,280
.Four Alarm Fire Equipment
Alternate
$22,600
$18,920
(did not meet specs)
Firestorm
$20,680
Ferrara Fire Apparatus
Alternate
$20,420
$19,116
(did not meet specs)
Casco Industries
$19,500
The bid called for two thousand feet each of one and three
quarter inch, three inch and five inch fire hose.
Recommendation: It is recommended Council award the bid for fire
hose to Casco Industries in the amount of $19,500.
Finance Review
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Department·. Finance C 10/25/93
ouncil Meeting Date:
Award Bid for Miscellaneous Equipment for New PU 93-71
F1.re Eng1.ne pumper Agenda Number:
Subject:
As part of the long term capital needs budget Council
appropriated $290,000 for the purchase of a fire engine pumper
and equipment. council awarded the bid for the fire engine at
the July 12, 1993 meeting (PU 93-45) in the amount of $184,000.
Formal bids have been solicited for miscellaneous equipment and
tools to equip the fire truck and the results are listed below.
Guadalupe Fire Equipment
$ 1,299
(1 item bid)
Firestorm
$ 5,804
(2 items bid)
Daco Fire Equipment
$11,881
Ferrara Fire Apparatus
$12,004
Four Alarm Fire Equipment
$14,299
Mine Safety Appliance
$22;821
Casco Industries
$26,558
The bid list included· twenty two items such as oxygen mask and
bottles, smoke ejector fan, miscellaneous nozzles, assorted tools
and supplies. Casco Industries was the only vendor to bid all
items on the list and meet all the specifications.
Recommendation: It is recommended Council award the bid for
miscellaneous equipment and tools to Casco In~ust~ies in the
amount of $26,558.
Finance Review
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Council Meeting Date:
Award Bid for Aims Flammable Gas Detectors
tor Fire Department
CITY OF
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Finance
Department:
Subject:
Agenda Number: ~U 93-72
In the 1993/94 budget Council appropriated funds for the purchase
of three Aims flammable gas detectors and in the long term
capital needs budget funds are appropriated for the purchase of
one detector. Formal bids were solicited and the results are
outlined below.
Mine Safety Appliance
$7,380
$6,700
$6,600
Casco Industries
Four Alarm Fire Equipment
The purchase of these detectors will allow the Fire Department to
have a gas detector on each fire truck.
Funding Source:
10-01-90-6000 - $1,650
01-90-02-6400 - $4,950
Recommendation: It is recommended City Council award the
purchase of four Aims flammable gas detectors to Four Alarm Fire
Equipment in the amount of $6,600.
Finance Review
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. Finance 10/25/93
epartment: . Council Meeting Date:
SubJ'ect. Award Bid for Miscellaneous Medical Supplies PU 93-73
· tor the New Ambulance Agenda Number:
As part of the long term capital needs budget Council
appropriated $130,000 for the purchase of a new ambulance and
equipment. Council awarded the bid for the ambulance at the
August 23, 1993 meeting (PU 93-55). Formal bids have been
solicited for miscellaneous medical supplies needed to equip
ambulance, and seven items that are needed for the new fire
truck. The results are outlined below.
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Matrix Medical, Inc.
$6,835
ALS Medical Products
$5,920
Recommendation: It is recommended Council award the bid for
miscellaneous medical equipment and supplies to ALS Medical
Products in the amount of $5,920.
Funding Source:
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10-01-91-6000
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1. Unimed Oxygen Case $139.99 $136.95
2. Oxygen Regulator $159.00 $146.25
3 . PIano 747 Box $422.50 $406.25
4. Blood Pressure Cuff $31.25 $28.65
5. J Straps N/B $184.20
6. Ohio NPT Adapters $159.60 $140.00
7. Oxygen NPT Inlet Cont. $86.76 $74.00
8. Ring Cutter W/Blade $58.50 $34.65
9. Ferno IV Pole $124.00 $123.05
10. Mast Pants/adult size $984.00 $904.00
11. Mast Pants/child $816.00 $798.00
12. Laryngoscope kit $1,704.00 $920.00
13. Unimed Airway Bag $279.98 $273.90
14. LSP Regulator $795.00 $731.25
15. Ferno pedi-Pac $956.00 $895.20
16. Hudson Lifesave Kit $47.50 $46.60
17. RAK 5' STrap $70.50 $76.50
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Subject:
Public Works
Purchase of Right-of-Way, Parcel No. 20 -
Strummer Drive Widening Project
Agenda Number: PU 93-74
Council Meeting Date:
10/25/93
Staff has been negotiating with Robert C. Wharton, owner of Lot 2, Block F, Richland Oaks Addition,
for the Strummer Drive right-of-way. Mr. Wharton has agreed to our appraised value of $3.546 per
square foot, for 3,962 square feet, as conlpensation for the right-of-way, a total of $14,049.00. We are
also paying him $2,385.00 to relocate a sign and $1,750.00 for parking area re-striping and concrete
bumper removal. Two curb cuts would be provided, at City expense, into the property from the new
Strummer Drive.
Staff has already purchased as a whole taking Lot 3-R, Block 4, Richland Oaks Addition. The property
is a vacant lot zoned office on the existing Strummer Drive. We paid $42,000 ($1.74/SF) for this
property. This lot is adjacent to and in back of Mr. Wharton's property. The new Strummer Drive
will go through the middle of this vacant lot, leaving two triangular shaped portions. Mr. Wharton
would like to purchase the remainder adjacent to his property, as well as that portion of the 20-foot
service alley (see enclosed portion of ROW strip map).
The triangular-shaped remainder is approximately 4,000 square feet. Its value based on our appraisal is
4000 SF x $1.74/SF = $6,960.00. The adjacent portion of the service alley is approximately 624
square feet and would háve the same value as the above described remainder. The alley area has a 54
inch diameter storm drain located within its boundaries and would be retained as drainage and utility
easement.
Staff met with Mr. Wharton on October 15, 1993. They agreed to Mr. Wharton's offer paying $.32/SF
for the totaI4,624/SF remainder or $1,479.68. Neither remainder has any further use or value to the
City.
Upon Council's approval of the proposed purchase with sale of remainders, Mr. Wharton will return in
the near future to rezone the remainders to l11atch his current property's zoning.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that Council approve the payment of $14,049 for Parcel No. 20; payment of $2,385
for the cost of sign relocation; and payment of $1 ,750 for the cost of the parking area restriping and
bumper removal, as well as the sale of $1,479.68 for the two remainder pieces of property.
Finance Review
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