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CI1Y OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
PRE-COUNCIL AGENDA
JULY 27, 1992 - 6:15 P.M.
For the Meeting conducted at the North Richland Hills City Hall Council Chambers, 7301
Northeast Loop 820.
! NUMBER ! ITEM I ACTION TAKEN I
1. IR 92-73 Electronic Message Sign at Recreation Center
(5 Minutes)
2. IR 92-86 COG Report on Holiday Lane (10 Minutes)
3. GN 92-89 Approval of Public Works Management Study
(Agenda Item No. 12) (10 Minutes)
4. GN 92-91 Approval of Specifications for Lease/Purchase
Financing - Communications Upgrade and
Automated Fingerprint Identification System
(Agenda Item No. 14) (5 Minutes)
5. GN 92-92 Water System Use by Heat Exchangers -
Ordinance No. 1820 (Agenda Item No. 15)
(5 Minutes)
6. Other Items (5 Minutes)
! 7, I Work Session ¡ I
*Executive Session (25 Minutes)
8.
a. Personnel
b. Briefing on Pending Litigation
c. Review of Progress on Land Acquisition
9. 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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CI1Y OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
CI1Y COUNCIL AGENDA
JULY 27,1992
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 I ACTION TAKEN I
1. I Call to Order I
2. ! Invocation I
3. ! Pledge of Allegiance I
4. Minutes of the Regular Meeting
July 13, 1992
5. Presentation of Yard of the Month
Awards for July
6. Presentation of Landscape of the Month
Awards for July
7. Presentations by Boards & Commissions
a. Beautification Commission
Minutes
b. Park and Recreation Board
Minutes
c. Park and Recreation Annual
Report
8. Removal of Item(s) from the Consent
Agenda
9. Consent Agenda Item(s) indicated by
Asterisk (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 & 17)
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! NUMBER ! ITEM I ACTION TAKEN I
* 10. GN 92-87 Consider Amendment to Electrical
Ordinance # 1781 Regarding
Underground Electrical Service Adjacent
to Swimming Pools - Ordinance No. 1819
* 11. GN 92-88 Appointment to the Civil Service
Commission - Resolution No. 92-38
* 12. GN 92-89 Approval of Public Works Management
Study
* 13. GN 92-90 Contract for Laboratory Services with the
Trinity River Authority
*14. GN 92-91 Approval of Specifications for
Lease /Purchase Financing -
Communications Upgrade and
Automated Fingerprint Identification
System
*15. GN 92-92 Water System Use by Heat Exchangers -
Ordinance No. 1820
* 16. PU 92-24 Authorization to Purchase Fuel on "Spot
Market" Basis
*17. PU 92-25 Approve Purchase of Right-of-Way from
Gary L. Bishop and Brenda K. Bishop
for the Proposed Construction of Bursey
Road (Parcel No.9)
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INFORMAL REPORT TO MA VOR AND CITY COUNCIL
No. IR 92 63
-==:::~ Date: July 27, 1992
~ Subject: Laidlaw Waste Disposal of Animal Carcasses
The attached letter from Pam Burney is forwarded for your information.
Disposing of 70 to 100 animal carcasses per week is a major problem at
our current staffing level. City Council will be advised of any
personnel needs or progress made in writing specs for the crematorium.
. ~pectfullY submitted,
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Deputy City Manager
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- ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER
NORTH RICHLAND HilLS, TEXAS
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City of
orth Richland Hills
Environmental Services
DATE:
July 21, 1992
ESM92/050
TO:
Dennis Horvath, Deputy City Manager () ~
Pam Burney, Environmental Services Director~~
FROM:
RE:
Laidlaw Waste Disposal of Animal Carcasses
Please be advised that I have been notified by Laidlaw Waste
Disposal System that they will no longer pick up animal carcasses
from the Animal Care and Control Center as they have done since
1987 when the Center opened.
In my discussions with Laidlaw I have spoken with Richard Davis who
advised me that the Hazardous Waste Laws preclude mixing of animal
waste with household garbage and that we will have to transport all
of our dead animals to the landfill on Minnis Drive for disposal.
Because the Animal Control Division is stretched to the limit as
far as staff goes, this additional duty which involves making three
to five trips weekly at approximately 45 minutes per trip will
require that we reduce services to accommodate this duty or add
staff personnel not to mention tremendous wear and tear on the
vehicles involved.
I am in the process of gathering specs for a crematorium at this
time and will forward the information to you as soon as it is
available.
(817) 581-5674 · 7200 B. Dick Fisher Dr. S · North Rlchland Hills, Texas 76180
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INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
N IR 92-73
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Date: J u 1 y 2 7, 1 9 9 2
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Subject:
Electronic Message Sign at Recreation Center
The electronic message sign located at the Recreation Center is
currently not working due to wiring problems. This particular problem
should be corrected in early July. However, the City will continue to
have high maintenance costs in the future due to the sign being a "low
bid" item as well as high parts replacement costs due to obsolescence.
The City·has spent nearly $6,000 in the past four years to replace
circui t boards, bulbs and electronic chips. Adverse weather frequently
causes the sign to become inoperative. Maintenance costs will continue
to rise and the city will soon reach a point where replacement parts
are no longer available.
City
have
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Staff'is asking the City Council for guidance in this matter as we
determined there are two options:
to discontinue use of the electronic message center, dismantle
from the recreation sign structure and discard.
replace the electronic message center with another which would
have a larger font size and current technological circui try. The
estimated cQst for replacement is $22,000.
A final note, please be advised that the sign has been basically out of
service since December 1991. We have not been overwhelmed by
complaints about people missing the messages during this extended time
period.
Respectfully submitted,
ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER _
NORTH RICHLAND HillS, TEXAS
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INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
No. IR 92 86
Date: July 27, 1992
Subject: COG Report on Holiday Lane
We had not received subject report as of Thursday's agenda deadline.
It will be forwarded to you as soon as it is received.
submitted
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ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER
NORTH RICHLAND HilLS, TEXAS
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CI1Y
COUNCIL OF THE CI1Y OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS,
TEXAS, HELD IN THE CI1Y HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST
LOOP 820 - JULY 13, 1992 - 7:30 P.M.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Brown called the meeting to order July 13, 1992, at 7:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Tommy Brown
Byron Sibbet
Mack Garvin
Lyle E. Welch
Mark Wood
Jo Ann Johnson
Ray Oujesky
Linda Spurlock
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tern
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilwoman
Councilman
Councilwoman
Staff:
Rodger N. Line
Dennis Horvath
C.A. Sanford
Jeanette Rewis
Rex McEntire
Greg Dickens
City Manager
Deputy City Manager
Assistant City Manager
City Secretary
Attorney
City Engineer
2.
INVOCATION
Councilman Garvin gave the invocation.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING JUNE 22,1992
APPROVED
Mayor Pro Tem Sibbet moved, seconded by Councilman Oujesky, to approve the
minutes of the June 22, 1992 meeting.
Motion carried 7-0.
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July 13, 1992
Page 2
5.
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING JUNE 29,1992
APPROVED
Mayor Pro Tem Sibbet moved, seconded by Councilman Oujesky, to approve the
minutes of the June 29, 1992 meeting.
Motion carried 6-0; Councilman Welch abstaining due to absence from the meeting.
6.
PRESENTATIONS BY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
None
7.
REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
Councilman Oujesky removed Item No. 14 from the Consent Agenda.
8.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) INDICATED BY ASTERISK
(15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, & 28)
APPROVED
Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Wood, to approve the Consent
Agenda.
Motion carried 7-0.
9.
PZ 92-18 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A PROPOSED AMENDMENT
TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING COMMERCIAL PARKING LOTS
ORDINANCE NO. 1815
POSTPONED
Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak for the
request to come forward.
Staff explained the proposed amendment.
Mayor Brown called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to come forward.
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There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearing.
Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Oujesky, to approve Ordinance
No. 1815.
Mter discussion, Councilwoman Johnson withdrew her motion and Councilman Oujesky
withdrew his second.
Councilman Wood moved, seconded by Councilwoman Spurlock, to send the proposed
amendment back to the Planning and Zoning Commission and have clear definitions and
consideration of screening fences.
Motion carried 7-0.
10.
PZ 92-19 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO
THE ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING AUTOMOBILE INSPECTION STATIONS
ORDINANCE NO. 1816
APPROVED
Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak in favor
of the request to come forward.
Mayor Brown called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to come forward.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearing.
Mayor Pro Tem Sibbet moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to approve
Ordinance No. 1816.
Motion carried 7-0.
11.
PZ 92-20 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A PROPOSED AMENDMENT
TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING AUTOMOBILE LUBRICATION
CENTER/SERVICE STATION
ORDINANCE NO. 1817
APPROVED
Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak in favor
of the request to come forward.
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Mayor Brown called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to the request to come
forward.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearing.
Mayor Pro Tem Sibbet moved, seconded by Councilman Wood, to approve Ordinance
No. 1817.
Motion carried 7-0.
12.
PZ 92-22 - PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING
REQUEST OF ITC INC. FOR A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT ON TRACT 8,
JOHNS ADDITION FOR AN RV STORAGE LOT - ORDINANCE NO. 1818
(LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF DAVIS BOULEVARD, SOUTH OF
THE RAILROAD TRACKS)
APPROVED
Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak in favor
of the request to come forward.
Mr. Steve Harriman, representing lTC, Inc., 8216 Northeast Parkway, appeared before
the Council.
Mr. Harriman stated they felt that RV storage would be the highest and best use of the
property. Mr. Harriman stated there would be considerable improvements made to the
property.
There were questions pertaining to dump stations on the property and fencing.
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 Councilman Garvin, to approve Ordinance No.
1818.
After discussion, Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Wood, to
amend the motion to include six foot landscaping along the fence and a dump station.
Amended motion carried 7-0.
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July 13, 1992
Page 5
13.
PS 92-12 - REQUEST OF SPRING OAKS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY FOR
FINAL PLAT OF SPRING OAKS ADDITION (LOCATED NORTH OF CANNON
DRIVE AND WEST OF AMUNDSON ROAD)
Councilman Oujesky moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to approve PS 92-12
with the requirement of a masonry screening wall.
Motion carried 7-0.
14.
PS 92-16 - REQUEST OF NORTHRIDGE II JOINT VENTURE FOR
CORRECTED FINAL PLAT ON LOT lR-l AND LOTS 27-R
THROUGH 48-R, BLOCK 4, NORTHRIDGE II ADDITION
(LOCATED ON HARWOOD ROAD, EAST OF BOB DRIVE)
APPROVED
Councilman Oujesky moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to approve PS 92-16.
Motion carried 6-0; Councilman Wood abstaining due to conflict of interest.
*15.
GN 92-82 - APPOINTMENT TO BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION
APPROVED
*16.
GN 92-83 - APPOINTMENTS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
APPROVED
*17.
GN 92-84 - APPOINTMENT TO PARK AND RECREATION BOARD
APPROVED
*18.
GN 92-85 - APPOINTMENT TO THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 92-37
APPROVED
*19.
GN 92-86 - PROPER1Y TAX REFUND
APPROVED
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*20.
PU 92-21 - ADDITIONAL LIBRARY SHELVING
APPROVED
*21.
PU 92-22 - AWARD BID FOR AUTOMATIC METER READING UNITS
APPROVED
*22.
PU 92-23 - AWARD ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR BATIERIES
APPROVED
*23.
PW 92-18 - AWARD OF BID FOR MISCELLANEOUS 1992 WATER/
SEWER LINE REPLACEMENTS
APPROVED
*24.
PW 92-19 - AWARD OF BID FOR LITTLE BEAR CREEK CHANNEL
CLEARING FROM PRECINCT LINE ROAD TO NORTHFIELD PARK.
APPROVED
*25.
PW 92-20 - AWARD OF BID FOR BOCA RATON DRIVE STORM
DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS
APPROVED
*26.
PW 92-21 - APPROVE BUDGET FOR ENGINEERING ON STRUMMER
DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS FROM BEDFORD-EULESS ROAD TO
GRAPEVINE HIGHWAY
APPROVED
*27.
PAY 92-06 - APPROVE REIMBURSEMENT TO MOBIL PIPE LINE
COMPANY FOR ADJUSTMENTS ON CALLOWAY BRANCH CHANNEL
IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE II-B
RESOLUTION NO. 92-36
APPROVED
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*28.
PAY 92-07 - APPROVE FINAL PAY ESTIMATE NO.4 OF $102,555.21
FOR COMMUNI1Y CENTER PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS
APPROVED
29.
CITIZENS PRESENTATION
Mr. Eddie Fuchs, Hewitt Street, appeared before the Council. Mr. Fuchs asked about
the Hewitt Street bids.
Mr. Fuchs was advised to get with Mr. Dickens, Public Works Director, and he would
explain the bids and the bid process.
Mr. Joe McCarthy, 5001 Strummer, appeared before the Council.
Mr. McCarthy asked about the engineering study for Strummer.
Staff explained the cost was for the study only to determine the number of lanes that are
needed.
Mr. McCarthy asked about the petition presented for referendum on Ordinance No.
1808.
Attorney McEntire advised that a referendum did not apply to zoning ordinances.
Attorney McEntire also advised the petition did not contain the required number of
signatures.
Mr. McCarthy asked if any action had been taken on his previous request on changing
the procedure for the Council meetings.
Mayor Brown advised no action was taken.
Mr. Cliff Stevens, 9201 Kirk Lane, appeared before the Council. Mr. Stevens asked
when the work on Little Bear Creek would be started. Mr. Stevens was advised
hopefully within the next two weeks work would begin.
Councilwoman Johnson introduced Ms. Emily Ward, new member to the Beautification
Commission.
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ADJOURNMENT
July 13, 1992
Page 8
Councilman Wood moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Sibbet, to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried 7-0.
Tommy Brown - Mayor
ATIEST:
Jeanette Rewis - City Secretary
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CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION
JUNE 23, 1992
MEMBERS IN "ATTENDANCE Alice Scoma
Patsy Tucker
Marilyn with
Jane Dunkelberg
Billie Sommermeyer
victor Baxter
MEMBERS NOT IN ATTENDANCE: Deloris Pultz
ALSO IN ATTENDANCE Jim Browne, Director of Parks & Recreation
CALLED TO ORDER 7:07 PM by Ms. Scoma
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Ms. Tucker made a motion to approve the
minutes of the May 19, 1992 Commission
meeting. Ms. with seconded the motion.
Vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
ITEM 3: DISCUSSION OF GREEN THUMB SEMINARS
Ms. Dunkelberg reported that Green Thumb Seminars are being taped at
citicable 36. A list of tentative topics for each month was
distributed (see Attachment #1) to the Commission members. A
suggestion was made on having the tapes available in the Library for
"checking out" by Library users. It was also suggested that with
leftover funds earmarked for Green Thumb that books also be purchased
for Library users.
ITEM 4: DISCUSSION OF KEEP TEXAS BEAUTIFUL CONVENTION
Discussion was held on the final arrangements for the convention.
ITEM 5: DISCUSSION OF "ADOPT-A-SPOT" PROGRAM
Discussion was held on the correspondence with companies on
lIadopt-a-spot", homeowner associations and signage for those who adopt
a spot. A sample lIadopt-a-spot" agreement was distributed (see
Attachment #2). It was decided to send "adopt-a-spot" brochures
through the city mail.
ITEM 6: DISCUSSION OF KEEP TEXAS BEAUTIFUL EDUCATION SEMINARS
Ms. Sommermeyer discussed "Waste in Place" and "Waste, A Hidden
Resource" curriculums and costs for education seminars through Keep
Texas Beautiful for Birdville ISO educators (see Attachment #3). Mr.
Baxter made a motion to spend up to $8 for nine teacher for the lunch
at the August 3 seminar. Ms. Sommermeyer seconded the motion. Vote
was unanimous in favor of the motion.
ITEM 7·: STAFF REPORT
Mr. Browne gave the_following report:
Mr. Hightshoe is working on "Project Learning Tree" Seminars, an
educational program for school educators.
The Parks and Recreation Department received a "certificate of Merit"
at the Urban Forestry Convention in Fort Worth.
Information on the "1/2 Cent Sales Tax Referendum" was given.. It was
expressed the importance of having the support of the Beautification
Commission for this referendum.
Trees at the old Red Lobster, now owned by the State of Texas, could
possibly be used for Christmas trees. Staff is to check on this
possibility of removing trees from this property upon approval by the
state.
ITEM 8: DISCUSSION OF OTHER ITEMS
Ms. Scoma stated that "Landscape of the Month" will begin in July,
1992.
Ms. Dunkelberg discussed the, "Glad-Bag-A-Thon", and project Pride
committee (see Attachment #4). The NE Chamber of Commerce directors
can no longer fund the "Quality of Life and project Pride Committee".
The committees discussed forming as a "non-profit" organization to
continue their work.
ADJOURNMENT
Ms. Scoma adjourned the regular business
meeting at 8:41 PM. A Christmas Tree
Lighting Workshop was held after a brief
recess.
ATTEST:
a~i ~M~
Alice Scoma
Chairperson
G±na Gonza e /
Recording Secretary
ATTACHMENTS
Beautification Commission Minutes
June 16, 1992
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Report for June 23, 1992 Beautification Co~mission Meeti ng
Jane West Duntel berQ
Green Thumb T.Y. Prograrœ
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The thi rd Green Thumb program 'WaS taped this morni ng. Jan Hoelscher ~ the county horticulture
agent, discussed fa1l gardening and highlighted the ne'W fall tomatoe Surefire just out this month.
I have some..-h8t of 8 tentative schedule 'WOrked out. Some of the programs are not fi f181ized yet. To
refresh your memory I 'w'il11ist the beginning ones. '
May- W1ldflO¥ers- Nancy Olsen and Cather1 ne H8rr1son- Tarrant County Master Gardeners
June- Jen Hoel3Cher- Weter Smert- /It ne..- program in place for the fi rst ti me thi$ year.
Ju1y- Jan Hoelscher- Fall Gardening and Ne..- Tomatoe just on the market .
August- Larry Schaapveld, Texas forest Service-Select trees for Tarrant County
September- Bert Whitehead Dallas Master Gardenerend author- Backyard Composti ng
October- Randy Westin- '1éroscaping- pending
November- Color in the fa]1 and ",; nter landsc8pe .
December-let's take a look at your landscape )B8sic landscape designs
January-Gro-w your O'w'n annuals
Februery- Time to see about sprinkler systems for the yard
March-
April- The I nternational I ris Association Convention Garden at ft. Worth Botanical Gardens
51 nee \¡l! have not used the money ($1 00) 1 n the budget set aside for the Green Thumb Semi nars ~ I
yould 1i ke to suggest \I'e consider buyi ng some boob for the 1i brary. The spe8kers are givi ng thei r
ti me to us and if they have 'vIritten 8 book I 'Would li ke to _a copy and donated it to the 1i brary.
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ATTACHMENT· #2'
ADOPT-A-SPOT
TERMS AND AGREEMENTS
Keep Denton Beautiful and the city of Denton Solid Waste Division,
hopoit-1after cal-ied--t:he "J}ivision," ä!ld -
, l1ereinafter called the "Gro\~l)," recognize the
110Gd nlld tho deo il'abil i ~~. of a. ~ 16&l'l.èl' t htV1 ~ L~e:tu.L.i.rul ~UIIIUllllll Ly
9.11d 0.1:'0 Olltcring this AgreemOl\t t¢ p~J.'IU¡ l Lilt: GL-VUp Lv ~ullLrlbu.l,e
toward this effort.
By ~l~nI:l.LllJ;·e below, the Group, both jointlY and sevet'a.ll~r,
acknowledges the I1B.Zardous natltre of tl',e work and agree, bot}1
jointly and sever'allYt to tIle followi11g terms and conditions:
Par~icipants in the Group agree to obey and abide by all laws
and regulations relating to safety and such terms and
conditions as may be required bj~ the City of Denton for
special condi tions or\ a particular adopted sect ion.
When participants are 15 years of age or younger, the Group
~hall furnish adequatG supervision by one or more adults.
Each Group sha.ll corlduct at least one safety meetings per
year. Participa.nts must attend a safety meeting conducted by
the Group before participating in a cleanup. The meeting may
be held prior to the clean up.
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The Gro\tp shall
responsibilities-
ente:rprise~
not· subcontract
t ö i;( 11 Y (J L 11 ~ $:.
or a.ssign its dtlties
gl~OUp, orgarlizatioll
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* Tl1e Group shall appoint or select a chair per SOIl act as a
liaison with Keep Denton Beautiful and the Division.
* The Croup ~hall óbt.óil1 j,'t:n.jul.t-t;:ù ::;ul-'l-'lles arld materials ! rom
Keep Denton Beautiful during regular business hours.
* Group members will be required to wear bright clothing and the
City will furnish safety vests as available.
* The Group shall place filled trash bags at one location at tþe
adopted ~ite for pickup and disposal by tha Division the next
workda.y.
* Within two work days 'following the cleanup, safety vests, if
applicable, shall be returned to Keep Denton Beautiful. All
bags not used by the Group shall be returned to Keep Denton
Beautiful at the end of the cantr~nt p~riod unlesg renew$d.
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from either possessing or consuming alcoholic beverages while
on or at the adopted section.
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The Keep Denton Beautiful and the Division agree to accornpl{sh the
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GENERAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Group acknowledges that the Keep Denton Beautiful and the
Division is g~nf1t'f\.lly l)rohibited b3r law from exper!diru~ ètllY L'unds J
directly or indirectly, for the purpose of influencing the outcome
of any election or the passage or defeat of any Legislation and the
G r 0 up &.'t r e e s if,,q n y A ~ t ion g b ~r tho C r 0 U Þ r 0 1 ð. t i v ~ L u L tl e
performance of this Agreelnent are determined to be contrary to -a.ny
Legislative restrictions or any restrictions on the use of
appropriated funds for political activities, the City shall have
the t'iRht tQ takft R.ny Ann nIl l1QCQ~EaI'~,r racmcdinl a.~tivl'lo, .i..u~luùlllg
but not limited to the removal of the erected signs displaying the
GrO'l1p J S 11a.me or acronym.
If in the sole judgment of the Keep Denton Best\tiful and the
Division it is found that the adoptihg group is not meeting the
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terminate the' a.doption agreement and remo\'e the signs. Thj,s
Agreement may-be modified in scope or altered in any other manner
at the sole discretion of Keep Denton Beautiful and the Division.
The Keep Denton Beautiful reserves the right to modify or cancel
the Program at any time and for any reason at the sole discretion
of Keep Denton Beautiful .
Keep Denton Bea.utiful) the Division and the Group recogrlize and
agree that in no event shall Keep Denton Beautiful or the Division
have the right to cont~ol the Group in performing the ac tual
details of picking up litter fr9m the sft~tinn Arlnpted by th& Gvoup,
and, 111 picking up litter, the Group Ah~ll act ~s a,n indcpcndetlt.
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PARKS:
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3. NORICH PARK
4. FOSSIL CREEK PARK
MEDIANS:
1. HARWOOD (3)
2. INDUSTRIAL (2)
3. STARNES <1)
4. STARDUST (1)
5. GLENVIEW (1)
6. WATAGUA RD (12)
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1. HOLIDAY LANE
2. STARNES
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4. ONYX
5. CHAPMAN
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ATTACHMENT #3
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION
June 23, 1992
Report on Keep Texas Beautiful
Eaducation Seminars
WASTE IN PLACE, REVISED TO APPLY SPECIFICALLY TO Texas,
will be taught this fall in Birdville School workshops.
WASTE A HIDDEN RESOURCE is being revised, its curriculum
also being wri tten specifically for Texas. Projected
date for completion is January 1993. The KTB office in
Austin advised me that, presumably, teacher workshops can
be taught in Early Spring of '93, thus making it possible
to teach the course to middle school students by April or
May of that year.
Billie Sommermeyer
ATTACHMENT #4
June 23, 1992
Items not on the agenda
Just a feys items to tidy up.
Keep Texas Beautiful
All of us 8re 8\tI8re North Richl8nd Hills place in several catagorie3 in the Keep Texas Beautiful
Competion,but just in case. Here is the listing;
Governors A...erd- Thi rd Plece
I ndi yidual 8'w'8 rds
Media AYlrd-Our oomi nation for the media 8'w'8rd came in fi rst in thei r catagory-Adrianne Herris
Pampli n from the Mid-Cities Ne'w'S
Ruthe Jackson Youth leadersh1 p Awrd- R1chland High School ErM romental C1 ub ¥on a certificate
of merit
Sadie RIg Graff A'w'8rds- Donna Chapman and the Enviromental Club -...on a certificate of merit.
female volunteer O.P. Schnabel A'w'8rd-Jane Duntelberg tied for third place vitti several others.
Quality of life and Project Pride Committee
Gl8d- Bag- Thon
The grocerg receipts part of the Bag-A- Thon 'w'8S verg successfu1. The max1mun amount $2500
eny group could received 'w'8S attained. Gift certificate3 from Wolfe Nursery and Gled-Beg-A- Thon
committee ..-ere presented to the top schools in the competion. Green Valley and Carrie Thomas
received 8 $55 certificate \v'hile foster Village received a $30 certificate. NRH had three out of
five schools in the top group. Along 'with the Tee shirts sales the amount in the enviromental fund is
$4800. This 'will help start the enviromental center for the Birdville Independent School System.
The committee hopes to find 8 teacher to 'WOrk 'tIith us in applying for grants. The f.f Å. has become
interested and hopes to move quickl y on the center.
The Northeast Chamber of Commerce di rector's decided they could no longer fund the Quality of Life
and Project Pride CommUtee. The committee met '.i1th Hartg Weider..,ho suggested since 'w'e 'w'Ork:
together so 'Well that 'We formaHze into a non-profit group to continue 'WOrk: on the GLAD
Beg-A- Thon The B1rdvine ISD Enviromenta1 Center! and the vatershed projecut ...-as decided to
meet 'with Bill Vi ncent at the KIB convention to see about mergi rag ...ith aoother 501 non- profit
group tMt is not 8Ctive and pœsib1g renaming the group. The committee \¡¡,I8S great1y concerned
about the future of the Bag- Ã- Thon S1 nee onl y 12 places in Texas are authorized to hold one.
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CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
MONDAY, JUNE 1, 1992
BOARD IN ATTENDANCE Don Tipps, Chairman
Sharon Battles, Vice Chairperson
J. Douglass Davis
Karen Allen
Russ Mitchell
David Allen
BOARD NOT IN ATTENDANCE: Bob Fenimore
Bobbie Lambert
ALSO IN ATTENDANCE
Jim Browne, Director of Parks & Recreation
Monica S. Walsh, Recreation Superintendent
Jack Giacomarro, Parks Superintendent
Larry Quinn, vice President, RYA
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CALLED TO ORDER Mr. Tipps, Chairman at 6:30 P.M..
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Mr. Davis made a motion to accept the minutes
of the May 1992 meeting. Mr. Allen seconded
the motion. Vote was unanimous in favor the
motion.
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 3: YOUTH SPORTS ASSOCIATION REPORTS
Mr. Larry Quinn, vice President, Richland Youth Association, gave the
following report:
A Carnival and the first "Super Kids" softball game were held on
Saturday, May 3D, 1992. "Super Kids" are the special needs children and
during their ballgame the regular season players assisted these children
by pushing wheelchairs around the bases, assisting with catching, etc.
The first week of June is the last week of regular season and
preparation is in progress for the upcoming tournaments.
Mr. Quinn brought to the attention of the Board and Staff that there is
water drainage problem around the concession stand. The concession
stand is the most congested area in the park. Mr. Quinn suggested
laying a shingle type material around the concession stand as a
temporary solution to provide a solid surface for the participants.
(Colleyville uses this same type of material.) Discussion was held and
Mr. Browne suggested that Staff look into the matter.
Mr. Davis made a motion to request that Staff study the asphalt type
matting to determine feasibility for use around the concession stand, if
deemed satisfactory by the Staff, then the Board is in favor of using
the material. Ms. Battles seconded the motion.
Parks and Recreation ·Board Minutes
June 1, 1992
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ITEM 4: STATUS REPORT ON CITY/SCHOOL COOPERATIVE COMMITTEE PROJECTS
Mr. Browne updated the Board with the following information:
The contracts have been signed for the aerial survey to begin at the
Richland High School site. Due to the weather, the aerial survey has
not, as yet, been done. The City is awaiting for the final document of
the City/School Joint Facility and Equipment Use Agreement from the
School attorneys office for the Mayor to sign. However, joint use of
facilities is currently in progress through the Corporate Challenge.
ITEM 5:
UPDATE ON PROPOSED PARK DEDICATION BY
MESSRS. STARNES AND WOLFF
The May~r and city Attorney have sent ~I.SD a letter requesting that they
alleviate the taxes pending on the starnes' property. The School Board
has not taken action.
ITEM 6: PARKS AND PUBLIC GROUNDS MAINTENANCE DIVISION REPORTS
Mr. Giacomarro gave the following report:
Fossil Creek Park: Working with the Public Works Department in a joint
effort to expand Field #2.
Norich Park: The installation of 8 permanent horseshoe pits is
currently in progress.
Richfield Park The "cattails" in the drainage channel have been a
problem. The Public Works Department and Parks Division have applied
chemicals to kill off the "cattails" to clear the channel for a proper
water flow.
Northfield Park Sand volleyball courts have been prepared for the
season that begins June 8. Several league softball games have been
rained out, however the Corporate Challenge Tournament was played the
weekend of May 30.
The Public Grounds Division has landscaped the Animal Control Building
for the grand opening of that facility. Mr. Hightshoe is currently
working on two more grant applications. One grant is being submitted
for software for a tree inventory; the second grant is for matching
funds for a greenhouse.
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June 1, 1992
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ITEM 11: RECREATION, ATHLETICS AND SENIOR ADULT REPORTS
Ms. Walsh gave the following report:
RECREATION
Summer class registration is gáing very well. The Recreation Center is
offering a variety of summer theme camps, i.e., Junior Cheerleading,
Drill Team, Basketball, Creature Creation Art, Future Fantasies,
Imagination ,(Magic and Clowning), etc. The "Come Watch Us Dance"
childrens dance class recital was held May 16 with 1200 in attendance,
directed by Ms. Carolyn Riehl and assisted by Ms. Battles. Ms. Walsh
and Ms. Loftice assisted with the Texas Special Olympics May 14-15 in
Denton.
ATHLETICS
The Co-Rec, Sand, and Power Volleyball Leagues will begin their season
the second week of June. The SportsFest concluded on May 9, 1992 with
the barbecue and awards ceremony beginning at 1PM in the Recreation
Center. The Parks & Rec/city Hall teams won the overall SportsFest 1992
competition and the Mayors Cup. The HCA North Hills Corporate Challenge
is currently being held and will conclude on June 14, 1992 with an
awards picnic at the North Hills Medical Center Park. Ms. Walsh invited
the Board to attend the barbecue. NYSCA "Hook a Kid on Golf", which is
being offered through the Recreation Center this summer at Iron Horse
Golf Course, is filled to capacity with 40 kids. NYSCA will hold their
annual national conference and RYA is sending five (5) representatives.
Also Ms. Walsh is being considered for the District Coordinators office.
The "3 on 3" Basketball Tournament was held on May 16 with 23 teams
participating.
BURSEY ROAD SENIOR ADULT CENTER
Ms. Walsh transported the Seniors in the van to attend a Country and
Western Dance and the "Senior Expo" at the Will Rogers Complex.
DAN ECHOLS SENIOR ADULT CENTER
The parking lot construction is still in progress.
The Board and Mr. Browne commended Ms. Walsh for her outstanding work.
ITEM 12: DISCUSSION OF OTHER ITEMS
Mr. Jim Schulien asked the Board and Staff various questions about the
plans for future land use, linear parks, and funding and prioritization
for these projects. Mr. Browne informed Mr. Schulien of the Parks and
Recreation Master Plan and its direction for these areas.
Parks and Recreation Board Minutes
June 1, 1992
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No other discussion was held. The next meeting is schedule for July 7,
1992 at 6:30 PM due to the Fourth of July.
A BRIEF RECESS WAS TAKEN BEFORE THE WORKSHOP BEGAN.
ITEM 9: WORKSHOP ON SALES TAX REFERENDUM AND
PARKLAND DEDICATION ORDINANCE
"1/2 Cent Sales Tax" Referendum
Mr. Browne introduced Ms. Barbara Stahl, President of the "Park Space
Foundation" and committee member for EarthFest '92.
Mr. Browne informed the-Board that the council appears to be inclined to
have the election on August 8, 1992 and not January 1993. The School
Board may be having their bond election in January 1993. The Council
will hold a workshop on Monday, June 8, 1992, for this Referendum, after
the regular Council meeting. Further discussion and "brainstorming" was
held on the election, the need to "educate" the public, funding, and the
steps to be taken for preparation. Mr. Browne stressed the importance
of the Board's active involvement and the need to work cooperatively
with the Council for this Referendum to be successful.
The Parkland Dedication Ordinance was discussed and it was agreed to
delay discussing the Ordinance until the election was over.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Lambert made a motion adjourn. Mr. Davis
seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous in
favor of the motion to adjourn at 8:55 P.M..
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Department:
Community Development
Council Meeting Date:
7/27/92
Subject:
Consider amendment to the Electrical
Ordinance # 17B I regarding UIIU~IYIUUIIJ
electrical service adjacent to swimming pools.
Agenda Number:
GN 92-87
Ordinance 1819
The City Council adopted a new electrical ordinance on February 10, 1992 which included a special
provision to amend the National Electric Code regarding underground electrical service adjacent to
swimming pools. In the past, the precise location of underground electrical service was determined by
TU Electric Company. However, because there were so many variations in this policy, TU changed its
I'Service Guidelines" to effectively transfer that responsibility to the electrical inspectors in each
municipality .
In North Richland Hills, the Electrical Ordinance adopted in February 1992 strictly prohibited placing any
underground electrical service within five feet of a swimming pool. This provision was recommended to
the Council because it reflected the previous policy of TU Electric Company and a policy which everyone
seemed to support. The 1990 edition of the National Electric Code discourages underground service
wires which are located within five feet of a swimming pool. The Code does allow in certain situations
where no alternate routing is possible for underground service to be within the five foot distance when the
wires are concealed in a conduit. The staff of the Building Official's Office is supportive of this policy.
The attached ordinance will amend the Electrical Ordinance of the City of North Richland Hills and allow
the regulations contained in the National Electric Code to govern the installation of underground service.
This will also make North R ichland Hills consistent with other cities in the area.
RECOMMENDA TION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve Ordinance number 1819.
Finance Review
Source of Funds:
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AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS AMENDING
ORDINANCE #1781, THE ELECTRICAL ORDINANCE, REGARDING
UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL SERVICE REQUIREMENTS ADJACENT TO
SWIMMING POOLS; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING
A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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WHEREAS, the City of North Richland Hills adopted a new electrical ordinance number 1781 on
February 10, 1992, and
WHEREAS, the electrical ordinance contained an amendment to the National Electrical Code to prohibit
the installation of underground electrical service within five feet of a swimming pool; and
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WHEREAS, the National Electrical Code contains provisions for unusual situations whereby
underground electrical service within five feet of a swimming pool may be an acceptable installation
when installed within a conduit; now therefore,
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS,
TEXAS:
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THA T, Section 28, Amendments to the National Electric Code, Paragraph 3 regarding underground
electrical requirements adjacent to swimming pools is hereby deleted and the relnainder of Section 28 is
renumbered consecutively.
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THAT, The provisions for underground electrical service located within five feet of a swimming pool
shall be installed according to the provisions contained in the 1990 National Electrical Code.
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SEVERAßn.lITY CI.lAUSE. That it is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the
section, paragraphs, sentences, clauses and phrases of this ordinance are severable, and if any phrase,
clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this ordinance shall be declared invalid or unconstitutional by
the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality
shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs or sections of this ordinance,
since the same would have been enacted by the City Council without the incorporation in this ordinance
of any such invalid or unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section.
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SA VINGS CI.lAUSE. That Ordinance 1781, the Electrical Ordinance of the City of North Richland
Hills, Texas, as amended, shall remain in full force and effec~ save and except as amended by this
ordinance.
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EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL TIllS 27th DAY OF JULY, 1992.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY
ATTORNEY FOR THE CITY
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CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: City Secretary
Appointment to the Civil Service
Subject: Commission - Resolution No. 92-38
Council Meeting Date: 7 /27 /92
Agenda Number: GN 92-88
Ms. Marie Hinkle on the Civil Service Commission has moved out of the City.
The Mayor has appointed Mr. Larry Bracke to fill this vacancy. His term will
expire October 1, 1993.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that City Council approve Resolution No. 92-38 ratifying the
appointment of Mr. Larry Bracke to the Civil Service Commission
Finance Review
Source of Funds: Acct. Number
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RESOLUTION NO. 92-38
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, that:
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The following appointment has been made by the Mayor to the Civil Service
Commission of the City for the term shown below:
Larry Bracke
Term Expires: 10/1/93
2.
Such appointment is ratified by the City Council.
Passed and approved this 27th day of July, 1992.
APPROVED:
Tommy Brown - Mayor
A TrEST:
Jeanette Rewis - City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Rex McEntire - Attorney for City
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NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: Administrat ion Council Meeting Date: 7j?7/g2
Subject: Appro~7a.l of Public Works¡ Management St11dy Agenda Number:.GN q?-Aq
On February 24, 1992 the City Council contracted with Ralph Andersen and
Associates to conduct an independent Management Study of the Public Works
Department.
A City Council Committee of Byron Sibbet, Mack Garvin and Mark Wood met with
the consultants at various intervals during the study. The selected firm of
Ralph Andersen and Associates proved to be a very competent and experienced
firm and the study was conducted in a professional manner.
As part of the study the consultants met with not only the Council Committee
but with line maintenance workers, city staff, other city departments and
conducted a surv~y of other cities of similar characteristics as North Richland
Hills. An excellent study was produced and it will prove to be well worth the
investment. The results show that there is very little wrong with our current I
operations. If the City Council approves of the report we are prepared to
implement the recommended changes during the timetable outlined by the
consultants. Attached, for your consideration, is the completed study
including an executive summary, implementation schedule and City Staff
comments.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council accept the Public Works Ma·nagement
Study.
Source of Funds:
a Bonds (GO/Rev.)
_ Operating u get
Other
Finance Review
Acct. Number
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Department Head Signature
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City of
orth Richland Hills
July 17, 1992
Ref: PWM 92-057
MEMO TO: Rodger N. line, City Manager
Dennis Horvath, Deputy City Manager
FROM: Gregory W. Dickens, P.E.
Director of Public Works/Utilities
SUBJECT: PUBLIC WORKS/UTiliTIES MANAGEMENT STUDY;
July 6, 1992
As you requested, I have reviewed the subject study. Attached are my comments to the
recommendations which have been made.
If you require additional information or clarification on any of my responses, please let me
know.
(817) 581-5500 · P.o. BOX 820809 · NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS 76182
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FINDINGS & RECOMMENDATIONS
Manaaement Study
Oraanizational Structure:
Recommendation #1 (page 79) - Reorganize the Public Works Department to create an
Engineering Division and to provide a direct reporting relationship between the Director and
the two field superintendents.
It is my opinion that several organizational structures for the Public Works Department
could work. As to which will allow the department to operate the smoothest and most
efficient while managing to solve most problems prior to them getting to the City
Manager's office, I don't know. Currently, based on the structure having two Assistant
Directors, the system allows the Director to concentrate his efforts more on the CIP
projects for the City and coordination with the Council, City Manger, and other
Departments. The Assistants handle the plat submittals, developer construction plan
review, walk-in citizen and potential developer questions, drive approach approvals,
coordination with State and Federal agencies on meeting requirements of new legislation,
citizen call-in questions, and daily coordination with the division superintendents. Due to
the Assistants getting a variety of responsibilities which they have to handle daily, they
become capable of filling-in with little or no instruction for the Director in case of absence
due to illness, vacation, or termination. The suggested organizational structure does not
give the one Assistant that daily experience. Yes, the current Assistant has had
experience since 1988 under the existing structure and therefore could easily step into the
Director's position with confidence.
As a last comment on the recommended Public Works Administration organizational
changes, I do sincerely believe the current flexibility we have established will be lost.
Again, I base this statement on the previous comments I stated above.
Even after stating my opinions on this recommendation, I am more than willing to give the
suggested reorganization changes my full support.
Recommendation #2 (page 81) - Eliminate the current Assistant Director of Public Works
position and replace this position with an experienced, qualified staff engineer.
Same as Recommendation # 1 explanation.
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Recommendation #3 (page 82) - Reclassify one of the three Technical Inspectors to a
Senior Technical Inspector and assign function responsibility for the engineering inspection
program to that position.
I thought about doing this when I first took over as Director in 1988. I felt that the
current senior inspector at that time was not capable to handle the position. The other
inspectors were each very capable and needed direct access to the Director or Assistant
Director to get urgent critical questions answered fast. Each inspector has been trained
and has sufficient experience to fill this proposed position. I have evaluated the need for a
Senior Technical Inspector each year before budget, and still feel that each of these
technical construction inspectors need to be able to get with the Director or the Assistant
Directors as needed daily to resolve all construction problems that arise. Some of these
problems cannot wait for coordination through a Senior Inspector who will be trying to
watch over his developer and CIP projects as well. If some of these problems are not
resolved quickly, they traditionally end up in the City Manager's lap or involving the Mayor
and City Council.
I recommend that none of the Technical Construction Inspectors be promoted to the
proposed Senior Inspector position at this time. I would defer this change until the future
after fiscal year 1992/93.
Recommendation #4 (page 83) - Appoint an inter-departmental working group to
recommend the ultimate organizational placement of the GIS program outside Public
Works.
I do not disagree with this recommendation. I do feel very strongly that the overall GIS
operation should not be transferred from the Public Works Department until the critical
data is completely entered and the structure of the GIS software has been made "user
friendly. "
Recommendation #5 (page 84) - Reorganize the Utility Division to fix permanent
supervisory responsibility for the various crew leaders with specific supervisors.
I agree with this recommendation.
Recommendation #6 (page 85) - Eliminate the specialty designation between water and
wastewater crews within the utility division through cross training.
The Utility Division does not have specialty designations other than for assigning people to
a specific department for payroll reasons. I feel all foremen and workers are provided
enough cross training to be able to adequately handle water and wastewater problems that
arise.
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Recommendation #7 (page 87) - Expand the inventory system to include drainage and
utilities operations and evaluate future GIS implications.
I agree with this recommendation, but I feel the inventory systems should be developed on
the GIS as soon as we can. This was our plan for the streets, drainage, water and sewer
inventory systems. Incorporating the inventory systems into the GIS will save money.
These inventory systems should be in operation by the end of 1993.
We currently query our work order data base when we want to find out which water or
sewer lines in the City are costing us the most in maintenance. This helps us prioritize our
infrastructure reconstruction program.
Recommendation #8 (page 88) - Develop service and quality oriented standards.
I agree with this recommendation. Our department has previously instigated the "Pothole
Patrol" which will repair any pothole within 48 hours of its report and the review of plat
and plans within 1 5 working days. I will continue to try to adopt quality oriented
standards wherever I can.
Recommendation #9 (page 91) - Utilize the proposed "Utility Construction Crew" for a one
year trial term.
I agree with the majority of what the study says on this recommendation. Several things
should be pointed out or need to be answered in the 1992/93 Budget. These items are
listed below.
. Cost to do construction will be less.
· Less engineering services will be required.
· Employees will be working around larger and heavier equipment than in other
divisions.
· Will the Utility Construction Crew (UCC) be under a new Superintendent position or
a new Supervisor position directly under the Director (or Assistant Director)?
· Reclassifying the Technical Construction Inspector (Pay Grade 9) to a Foreman (Pay
Grade 8) would be a downgrade.
· Utility Construction Crew members would help out the Utility Division when
weather is bad or the work load is slow.
· Construction crew may be set up to work 4-ten hour days instead of 5-eight hour
days in order to get more production out of the heavy equipment.
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to being a Technical Construction Inspector and the equipment operators and
laborers would be absorbed back into the work force by attrition.
Recommendation #10 (page 93) - Conduct an analysis of the fleet maintenance practices
and policies.
I have no comment on the recommendation. This would be up to the City Manager and
Council to decide if necessary.
Recommendation #1 1 (page 94) - Eliminate the "two men in a pickup" rule or, in the
alternative increase the number of vehicles to transport workers to and from job site.
I totally agree with this recommendation.
Recommendation #12 (page 95) - Purchase improved equipment for these functions.
I do feel that further investigation of drainage channel maintenance methods used by local
cities and entities should be made. Our department is currently contracting with a private
company for services and materials to apply a herbicide to the Calloway Branch channel
from the railroad north to Chapman Road. If this works well, I may be requesting the
Council to allow us to budget such services for our major channel problem areas.
Personnel Manaaement/Emolovee Relations:
Recommendation #13 (page 96) - Conduct a comprehensive review and update of the
city's compensation system to ensure internal equity, market competitiveness and
maintenance of appropriate performance incentives.
I agree with this recommendation. I strongly recommend funding for merit increases in
pay be approved. My Superintendents feel this would help increase overall morale in our
department.
Recommendation # 14 (page 97) - Conduct an organization-wide classification study.
I have no comment on the classification study recommendation or the downgrading of the
Maintenance Management Technician and the Assistant Public Works Superintendent
position. My Public Works Superintendent and I feel very strongly a second Foreman (or
Supervisor) over the drainage functions is needed if the Assistant Public Works
Superintendent is downgraded to a Foreman (or Supervisor). We have asked for this as
our top priority in our 1992/93 Decision Package for Public Works.
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Recommendation #15 (page 98) - Management staff should make a concerted and
continued effort to encourage contact with line personnel.
I agree some additional contact with line personnel by management should occur.
Recommendation # 1 6 (page 99) - Policies for issues general to the department but
addressed differently in the divisional manuals should be brought into conformance.
I agree, any inconsistencies that exist between the two divisional manuals, should be
rectified where applicable.
Recommendation # 17 (page 100) - Safety should not be comprised to increase
productivity.
I am not aware of any of my Superintendents or Foremen (Supervisors) requesting their
crew members to overload dump trucks or other equipment. Our department has not and
will not allow or condone these type procedures. As I have stated before, safety comes
first, and quality next.
Recommendation #18 (page 100) - Automate and "tighten" inventory controls.
I agree with this recommendation. Whatever we have not already accomplished
concerning this recommendation, we hope to accomplish in fiscal year 1992/93.
Recommendation # 19 (page 101) - Managers, supervisors and employees should receive
refresher training or orientation regarding sexual harassment and workplace diversity.
I agree with this recommendation.
Recommendation #20 (page 102) - Re-format the budget to separately account for utility
operational costs outside of Public Works Department's direct responsibility.
I would not have a comment on this recommendation. It would not matter to me which
way it is handled.
Recommendation #21 (page 102) - Broaden the allowable uses of drainage utility fund
proceeds.
I agree with this recommendation.
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CITY OF
NORTH RI.CHLAND HILLS
Department:
Public Works/Utilities
Contract for Laboratory Services with the
Trinity River Authority
~ Council Meeting Date: 7/27/92
Subject:
Agenda Number: ~N 92-90
This is a standard contract that we sign each year with the Trinity River Authority for the purpose of
laboratory testing of sewer samples, water samples, etc. This contract is to be effective from
October 1, 1992 through September 30, 1993. The proposed fees have increased approximately
5 % to 10% on the average. The rates are still very reasonable. The funding source for this testing
has been included in the Utility Operating Budget for 1992-93.
Recommendation:
The staff recommends the Council approve this contract with the Trinity River Authority for
laboratory testing services for fiscal year 1992-93.
Finance Review
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. Fmance Director
CITY COUNCIL ACTION ITEM
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CONTRACT FOR SERVICES
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CONTRACTING PARTIES
North Richland
The Receiving Agency: City of Hills , whose authorized address
is 7301 N.E. Loop 820. P.o. Box 820609. North Richland Hills.
Texas 76182-0609
The Performing Agency: Trinity River Authority of Texas, whose
authorized address is 5300 South Collins, P. o. Box 240, Arlington,
Texas 76010, Attention: Danny F. Vance, General Manager (or his
designated representative).
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STATEMENT OF SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED
In order to discharge the responsibilities associated with the
enforcement of Federal, State, and City regulations, the Receiving
Agency requires services of a laboratory qualified to perform
water and wastewater analysis, and of personnel to conduct industrial
inspection and/or sampling services, such services detailed in Section
A, Subsection(s) 1, 2, & 3 , below.
A. PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES
1. Industrial Inspection Services
In keeping with the foregoing, the Receiving Agency employs
the Performing Agency and the Performing Agency agrees to
perform industrial inspection services within the parameters
listed on the attached schedule sheet.
The Performing Agency (Trinity River Authority of Texas) shall
perform all Industrial Pretreatment Inspections, review permit
applications and prepare for submittal Permits to Discharge
Industrial Wastes to the Sanitary Sewer in accordance with
procedures established by the Trinity River Authority of
Texas in accordance with 40 CFR Part 403.8. Industrial
Pretreatment Inspections, Application reviews and Permit
preparations and submittals shall be in compliance with the
Receiving Agency·s Industrial Waste Ordinances, Sewer
Ordinances Numbers 1773 & 381 , and EPA General
Pretreatment Regulations for Existing and New Sources.
Records of Inspections, Applications and Permits shall be
maintained as required by EPA General Pretreatment
Regulations, 40 CFR Part 403.12.
2. Industrial Sampling Services
In keeping with the foregoing, the Receiving Agency employs
the Performing Agency and the Performing Agency agrees to
perform industrial sampling services within the parameters
listed on the attached schedule sheet and in accordance with
the Receiving Agency's Industrial Waste Ordinances and Sewer
Ordinances Numbers 1773 & 381
The Performing Agency (Trinity River Authority of Texas) shall
perform all sample collections, sample preservation, and
maintenance of chain-of-custody records in accordance to the
approved procedures set forth in Test Methods for Evaluating
Solid Waste, EPA Manual SW-846, Methods for Chemical Analysis
of Water and Wastes, EPA Manual EPA-600/4-79-020, and the
Handbook for Sampling and Sample Preservation of Water and
Wastewater, EPA Manual EPA-600/4-82-029. The samples shall be
properly collected, preserved and delivered by the Performing
Agency to the Performing Agency·s laboratory located at 6500
West Singleton Blvd., Grand Prairie, Texas. When feasible
flow or time composited sampling will be conducted. When
composited sampling ;s not feasible, grab sampling will be
appropriate.
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In keeping with the foregoing, the Receiving Agency employs
the Performing Agency and the Performing Agency agrees to
perform analytical services within the parameters listed on
the attached schedule sheet.
The Receiving Agency estimates an average of -22- samples per
month will be collected and delivered to the laboratory for
analysis. It;s understood that these samples will be
properly collected and preserved in accordance with applicable
sections of A Practical Guide to Water Quality Studies of
Streams, Federal Water Pollution Control Administration
publication and Methods for Chemical Analysis for Water and
Wastes, EPA manual, as well as the latest edition of Standard
Mëthõds for the Examination of Water and Wastewater. A chain-
of-custody procedure shall be maintained in the field and the
laboratory in accordance with procedures to be established by
the Receiving Agency. The Receiving Agency will furnish chain-
of-custody tags.
The Performing Agency (Trinity River Authority of Texas) will
perform all analyses according to the approved procedures set
forth in Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and
Wastewater, current edition or the latest edition of Methods
for Chemical Analysis of Water and Wastes, EPA manual.
Samples will be analyzed by these methods on the production
basis. to include appropriate analytical quality assurance
procedures. Records will be kept for documentation of the
Performing Agency·s quality assurance program and copies will
be available to the Receiving Agency upon request. Unusual
interferences and problems will be reported to the Receiving
Agency at its authorized address noted above. Research
into specific techniques to overcome these difficulties will
be undertaken when practical, and by mutual agreement. The
sample information sheet submitted with each sample will
designate the particulãr analysis or analyses to be made of
each sample submitted. The laboratories will be operated in
such a manner as to insure the legal sufficiency of the sample
handling; analytical and reporting procedures; and to remedy
effects in the procedures should such be discovered.
The various laboratory personnel shall be directed upon
receipt of written notice from the Receiving Agency 72 hours
in advance, to appear and testify in enforcement actions. In
such event, travel and per diem expenses for such employees
shall be paid by the Receiving Agency. Travel and per diem
for court appearances hereunder shall be based on current
State laws.
Receiving Agency may deliver to Performing Agency samples for
analysis separate and apart from those samples collected by
the Performing Agency. When the Receiving Agency delivers
samples to the Performing Agency for analysis, the Receiving
Agency shall indicate the nature and extent of the analyses it
desires to be conducted. Performing Agency shall not be
responsible for the manner of collection or chain-of-custody
tags or sheets which are matters entirely outside Performing
Agency's control. Performing Agency shall receive, log and
perform such analyses of samples in accordance with that part
of the chain-of-custody procedures identified as Transfer of
Custody and Shipment attached hereto.
Samples analyzed to maintain the normal Quality assurance
program which the Performing Agency presently maintains in its
laboratory will be charged to the Receiving Agency at the same
rate as submitted samples.
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Either party to this Contract may terminate the Contract by giving
the other party thirty (30) days notice in writing at their
authorized address as noted previously. Upon delivery of such
notice by either party to the other and before expiration of the
thirty (30) day period, the Performing Agency will proceed
promptly to cancel all existing orders, contracts, and obligations
which are chargeable to this Contract. As soon as practicable
after notice of termination is given, the Performing Agency will
submit a voucher for work performed under this Contract through
its termination. The Receiving Agency will pay the Performing
Agency for the work performed less all prior payments. Copies of
all completed or partially completed reports. documents, and
studies prepared under this Contract will be delivered by the
Performing Agency to the Receiving Agency when and if this
Contract is terminated prior to the completion of the prescribed
work.
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The parties hereto without invalidating this Contract may alter or
amend this Contract upon advance written agreement of both parties
to exclude work being performed or to include additional work to
be performed and to adjust the consideration to be paid hereunder
by virtue of alterations or amendments.
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The financial basis for calculating reimbursable costs shall be as
stated in Attachment A.
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The expenditures by the Trinity River Authority of Texas of funds paid
to it under this Contract shall be subject to such State or Federal
audit procedures as may be required by law and by accepted practices
of the State or Federal auditor, or both, if requested. The Trinity
River Authority of Texas shall be responsible for maintaining books of
account that clearly, accurately and currently reflect financial
transactions. The financial records must include all documents
supporting entries on the account records which substantiate costs.
The Trinity River Authority of Texas must keep the records readily
available for examination for a period of three (3) years after the
close of the last expenditure.
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Reimbursement for the inspection, sampling, and/or analytical costs,
and cost for any travel and per diem expenses shall not exceed
Fifteen Thousand dollars ($ 15.000.00 ) for the period of this
Contract.
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CONTRACT AMOUNT
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The total amount of this Contract shall not exceed Fifteen Thousand
do 11 ars ($ 15.. 000. ob nor be 1 ess than One Hundred
do 11 ars ($ 100.00 ).
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The Performing Agency shall bill the Receiving Agency monthly for
services performed. Charges for these services shall be based on the
attached cost schedules.
The Receiving Agency shall pay the monthly billings of the Performing
Agency within thirty (30) days of their receipt.
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This Contract ;s to begin October
SeDtember 3-º-, 19..2J.
JL, 191] and shall terminate
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VII.
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
Inasmuch as the Receiving Agency and the Performing Agency
are political subdivisions of this state, and inasmuch as
the testing of water and wastewater are critica1 to the
maintenance of public health and such testing is there-
fore, a governmental function and service, this contract
shall be deemed authorized by the Interlocal Cooperation
Act, art. 4413(32c), Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat.
Receiving Agency:
Performing Agency:
CITY OF North Richland
Hills, Texas
TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS
BY:
TITLE:
BY:
GENERAL MANAGER
DATE:
DATE:
ATTEST:
ATTEST:
(SEAL)
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Sample Collection
1. To the maximum extent achievable, as few people as possible should
handle a sample.
2. Stream and effluent samples should be obtained using standard field
sampling techniques and preservation procedures.
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time it ;s collected.
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information; however, certain identifying items including City, City
Code, Type Sample, Material Sampled, and Method of Preservation must be
completed by the field personnel collecting the sample.
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to insure that all necessary information is correctly and legibly
entered onto the form. A blacK ballpoint with water proof ink should be
used at all times.
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1. All samples should be handled by the minimum possible number of persons.
2. All incoming samples shall be received by the custodian, or his
alternate, and logged into a record book (log book). Information to be
entered into the Log Book shall include the sample number, date
received, source, time(s) sampled, date(s) sampled, and analyses
requested.
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analyst or place the sample in the sample room, which will be locked at
all times except when samples are removed or replaced by analysts.
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materials having unusual physical characteristics, or requiring special
handling, are properly stored and maintained.
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when not actually being used by analysts, such as during overnight
absences.
6. The analysis sheet will be signed and dated by the person performing the
tests and retained as a permanent record in the laboratory.
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Receiving Agency control point.
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ATTACHMENT A
Trinity River Authority of Texas
Central Regional Wastewater System
TEe H N I C A L 5 E R V ICE 5 FEE S C H E D U L E
FOR
LAB 0 RAT 0 R Y A N A L Y 5 E S
I N D U SIR I A L INS PEe T ION S
AND
I N D U S t R I A L SAM P L I N G
F I 5 C A LYE A R 199 2
December 1, 1991 through November 30, 1992
P.o. Box 531196
Grand Prairie, Texas 15053
(214) Metro 263-2251
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D U S T R I A L SAM P L I N GIN D U S T R I A L
INS PEe T ION
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Additional Composite Sample
Grab Sample
Additional Grab Sample
S 60.00
S 18.00
S 30.00
S 7.00
S 70.00
Inspection/On Site
- Permit Application Review
- Chemical Inventory Review
- Verification of Application Data
- Consultation with Industries on Industrial
Pretreatment
1__ Installation of Automatic Composite Samplers
Grab Sampling
Delivery to IRA Laboratory
- Field Testing Available
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Proper Chain of Custody
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Effective Date:
December 1, 1991, all prices listed are per sample and subject to review.
All analyses are run in accordance with "Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater,"
16th Edition, 1985 and/or EPA "Manual of Methods for Chemical Analysis of Water and Wastes," 1983 and
the 3rd Edition of Solid Waste Manual SW 846.
3.
IRA will add a 10% charge, at the same rate as submitted laboratory samples, on the monthly billing to
maintain the normal quality assurance program.
Priority laboratory samples finished within 50% of the normal time will be billed at one and one-half times
the routine rate. Emergency samples run immediately or ASAP will be billed at two times the routine rate.
Sample preparations, if required, are charged additionally as listed.
Sample containers, preservatives, and supplies will be provided upon request at a reasonable charge. ~cte-
riological sampling supplies are included in the cost of the analyses.
Samples. should be delivered to the laboratory before 4:30 p.m. on weekdays. Samples cannot be accepted on
weekends or holidays unless special arrangements are made in advance. *(Bacteriological samples should be
delivered prior to 2:00 p.m. unless special arrangements are made in advance. After-hour samples may be left
in cold storage vault with analyses request form.)
Average completion time for standard tests is two weeks with the analyses results normally mailed within two
days of completion. Billing statements for completed monthly analyses are mailed by the 15th of the following
month.
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Laboratory hours are weekdays 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and weekends 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Engineering and Pretreatment office hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
emergencies, leave message with computer operator.
For after-hour
Engineering services are requested to be scheduled a minimum of 72 hours in advance.
FOR HORE INFORMATION
CONTACT
HErRO: (214)263-2251
FAX: (214)264-1382
Patricia Cleveland
Manager, Technical Services
.Bill Cyrus
Laboratory Division Chief
Randy McIntyre
Pretreatment Coordinator
Ellen Ward, Quality
Assurance Coordinator
Robert J. Roth
Technical Services Engineer
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WATER
Ilkalinity, Total
lkalinity, Phenolphthalein
Bicarbonate
Carbonate
_iOChemical Oxygen Demand
iochemical Oxygen Demand
iochemica 1 Oxygen Demand
Biochemical Oxygen Demand
Eiochemical Oxygen Demand
emical Oxygen Demand
loride
Chromium Hexavalent
~nductance, Specific
onductance, Diluted
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anide (Amendable to Chlorination)
Fluoride, Dissolved
Euoride, Total
dness
gnitability
(Pensky-Hartens Closed Cup)
fitrogen:
ADDonia
Kjeldahl, Total
Nitrate
Nitrite
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il and Grease
(BODS)
(C-BOD5)
(C-BOD20)
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(BOD-7)
lalAA METAL A N A L Y S E S
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~tiJDonY Iron Thallium
rium Lead Tin
eryllium Manganese Uranium
Cadmium Mo 1 ybdenum Vanadium
Eomi\UD Nickel Zinc
obalt Silver
opper Tellurium
7 .00 E A C H
l~inum Potassium
Boron Silica
Calcium Sodium
~eSi\UD
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Lsenic
.-;lenium
Lead - Low Level
Copper - Low Level
l:tiUID - Low Level
omium Hexavalent - Low Level
Ilium - Low Level
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pH Sediment S 5.45
Phenols:
High Level S 32.00
Low Leve 1 S 53.00
Phosphorus:
Ortho S 6.00
Iota I S 9.00
Solids:
total (TS) S 4.40
Total Dissolved (TDS) S 8.00
Total Suspended (ISS) S 7.30
Volatile Suspended (VSS) After ISS S 4.00
Sulfate S 12.00
Sulfide S 5.00
Surfactants - HBAS S 27.00
Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons S 45.00
Iotal Organic Carbon S 11.75
Turbidity S 2.75
S 5.25
S 4.75
S 4.75
S 4.7S
S 13.00
S 13.50
S 14.50
S 14.50
S 15.00
S 8.00
S 5.25
S 10.80
$ 3.50
S 6.00
S 28.00
S 32.00
S 9.50
S 9.00
S 6.00
$ 30.00
S 6.20
S 15.00
S 6.00
S 6.00
S 32.00
$ 26.00
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Chemical Oxygen Demand
Cyanide
Nitrogen, Kjeldahl, Total
Oil and Grease
Phost>horus, Total
Solids, Iotal Volatile
Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons
$ 23.75
S 30.00
S 18.00
$ 24.00
S 11.00
S 8.45
S 40.00
P RIO R I T Y POL L U I ANT NET A L S
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Antimony
Arsenic
Beryllium
Cadmium
Chromium
Copper
Lead
SAMPLE
Mercury
Nickel
Selenium
Silver
Thallium
Zinc
~ R E PAR A I ION
Sedtment and Oils
EP Toxicity Leachate
TCLP Toxicity Leachate
TWC Leachate
S 15.00
S 60.00
$ 75.00
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.olatiles
þe Neutrals
Acid Extractables
Pesticides/PCB's
Quoted Upon
Request
R G A N leD E T E R H I N A T ION
v d roc arb 0 n ISO 1 v e n t s
rneral Hydrocarbon/Solvent
Scan (VOA) (One column);
*Five or less components;
including quantification
General Hydrocarbon\Solvent
I Scan (VOA) (T\io column);
*Five or less components;
including quantification
Volatile Organic Constituents
I (EPA regulated - method 601/602)
Add fifteen dollars ($15)
for each extra component
scanned and quantified
$105.00
$160.00
$ 55.00
E RBI C IDE S
lorinated Phenoxy Acid
Herbicides (Confirmed and
I quantified)
$115.00
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A N A L Y S E S
TeL PIE P T 0 X I C I T Y
II_-chate Extraction Procedure
~tals: Arsenic, Barium, Cadmium
Olromium, Lead, Mercury, Selenium
Silver
IrganiCS: Endrin; Lindane;
Methoxychlor; Toxaphene; 2, 4, D;
2, 4, 5-TP Silvex
$ 75.00
$ 82.10
$250.00
IIr I C ROB I 0 LOG I C A LAN A L Y S E S
LlorophYl1 "a" S 7.70
Chlorophyll "a" and Pheophytin "a" $ 7.70
~liform, Fecal (HF) S 7.70
liform, Total (HF) S 7.25
liforms, Total (MHO/MUG) S 7.25
Microscopic General Examination $ 9.00
Hicrotox, Bacterial Bioassay $ 41.50
Itreptococcus, Fecal (HF) $ 7.75
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Chlorinated Hydrocarbons.
Organophosphate Pesticides, and
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (Sample
preparation, extraction, and clean-
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ADD for Chlorinated Hydrocarbon
(Confirmation and quantification
per sample)
ADD for Organosphosphate Pesticide
(Confirmation and quantification
per sample)
ADD for Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PC B)-
Water (Confirmation and quantification
per sample)
ADD for PCB - Oil (Confirmation and
quantification per sample)
r R I HAL 0 H E T H A N E S
Trihalomethanes
SAM P L E PRE PAR A T ION
ADD for Special Treatment/Per Sample
(Sediment, Oil)
ADD for Special Treatment/Per Sample
(EP Toxicity Leachate)
ADD for Special Treatment/Per Sample
(TCLP Toxicity Leachate)
P RIO R I T Y P 0 L L U T ANT S
Cyanides
Metals
Organics
S 90.00
$ 45.00
S 47.00
S 47.00
S 32.00
S 40.00
S 18.00
S 60.00
S 75.00
$ 28.00
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Trinity River Authority of Texas
Central Reglona' Wastewater System
TEe H N I C A L S E R V ICE S FEE S C H E D U L E
FOR
LAB 0 RAT 0 R Y A N A L Y S E S
I N D U S T R I A L INS PEe T ION S
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I N D U S T R I A L S A H P L I N G
F I seA LYE A R 199 3
December 1, 1992 through November 30, 1993
P.o. Box 531196
Grand Prairie, Texas 75053
(214) Metro 263-2251
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Al inity, Iotal
Alkalinity, Phenolphthalein
_Bicarbonate
Carbonate
iochemical Oxygen Demand (BODS)
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (C-BOD5)
liochemical Oxygen Demand (C-BOD20)
iochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD20)
iochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD-7)
C~emical Oxygen Demand
~loride
omium Hexavalent
onductance. Specific
onductance~ Diluted
Cyanide
Iyanide (Amendable to Chlorination)
luoride, Dissolved
luoride, Total
Hardness
ìgnitability
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1.trogen:
Ammonia
Kjeldahl, Total
I Nitrate
Nitrite
Organic
Oi I and Grease
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Barium
Erylliwn
admium
omiwn
Cobalt
Copper
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Aluminwn
Eron
lcium
agnesium
M E I A L
A N A L Y S E S
E A C H
Iron
Lead
Manganese
Molybdenum
Nickel
Silver
Tellurium
Thallium
Tin
Uranium
Vanadium
Zinc
E A C H
Potassium
Silica
Sodium
II 1 4.. 0 0 E A C H
IIrsen1c
Selenium
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opper - Low Level
dmium - Low Level
Chromium Hexavalent - Low Level
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$ 13.65
S 14.25
S 14.85
$ 14.85
$ 13.65
$ 8.00
$ 5.25
$ 11.00
S 3.70
S 6.30
$ 28.50
$ 33.00
$ 9.50
S 9.00
S 6.50
S 31.50
$ 6.20
$ 15.00
$ 6.00
$ 6.00
$ 32.00
$ 27.00
pH
pH Sediment
Phenols:
High Level
Low Level
Phosphorus:
Ortho
Total
Solids:
Total (TS)
Total Dissolved (IDS)
Iotal Suspended (IS5)
Volatile Suspended (VSS) After TSS
Sulfate
Sulfide
Surfactants - MBAS
Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons
Iotal Organic Carbon
Turbidity
SED I MEN T
Chemical Oxygen Demand
Cyanide
Nitrogen, Kjeldahl, Total
Oi 1 and Grease
Phosphorus, Total
Solids, Total Volatile
Iotal Petroleum Hydrocarbons
P RIO R I T Y
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POL L U I ANT
TOT A L
Antimony
Arsenic
Beryllium
Cadmium
Chromiwn
Copper
Lead
Mercury
Nickel
Selenium
Silver
Thallium
Zinc
SAM P L E PRE PAR A T ION
Sediment and Oils
EP Toxicity Leachate
TCLP Toxicity Leachate
TWC Leachate
S 15.00
$ 63.00
$ 78.75
$ 36.00
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$ 33.00
$ 53.00
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4.62
8.40
7.70
4.10
12.60
5.25
28.35
48.00
11.75
3.00
$ 23.75
$ 31.50
$ 18.00
$ 24.75
$ 11.50
$ 8.90
$ 42.00
M E I A L S
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~u S T R I A L SAM P L I N G
'o.ite Sample
Additional Composite Sample
lab Sample
ditional Grab Sample
- Installation of Automatic Composite
- Grab Sampling
I Delivery to TRA Laboratory
Field Testing Available
- Sample Preservation
- Proper Chain of Custody
IGENERAL
II: Effective Date:
I N D U SIR I A L
INS P E C I ION
$ 60.00
$ 20.00
$ 30.00
S 7.00
Inspection/On Site
$ 70.00
Samplers
- Permit Application Review
- Chemical Inventorv Review
- Verification of Application Data
- Consultation with Industries on Industrial
Pretreatment
S E R V ICE
I N FOR MAT ION
December 1, 1992, all prices listed are per sample and subject to review.
All analyses are run in accordance with "Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater,"
17th Edition, 1989 and/or EPA "Manual of Methods for Chemical Analysis of Water and Wastes," 1983 and
the 3rd Edition of Solid Waste Manual SW 846.
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maintain the normal quality assurance program.
Customer required priority laboratory samples completed and reported within 50% of the normal time will be
billed at one and one-half times the routine rate. Emergency samples run immediately or ASAP will be billed
at two times the routine rate.
5. Sample preparations, if required, are charged additionally as listed.
I. Sample containers, preservatives, and supplies will be provided upon request at a reasonable charge. Bacte-
riological sampling supplies are included in the cost of the analyses.
7eamples* should be delivered to the laboratory before 4:30 p.m. on weekdays. Samples cannot be accepted on
I eekends or holidays unless special arrangements are made in advance. *(Bacteriological samples should be
delivered prior to 2:00 p.m. unless special arrangements are made in advance. After-hour samples may be left
in cold storage vault with analyses request form.)
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Average completion time for standard tests (BOD, TSS, etc.) is two weeks and metals are three weeks, with the
analyses results normally mailed within two days of completion. Billing statements for completed monthly
analyses are mailed by the 15th of the following month.
Laboratory hours are weekdays 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and weekends 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Environmental Field, Pretreatment and Engineering services office hours are Monday through Fridav 8:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m. For after-hour emergencies, leave message with computer operator.
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CONTACT
(214)262-0619
METRO:
(214)263-2251 FAX:
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Laboratory Division Chief
Randy McIntyre
Pretreatment Coordinator
Robert J. Roth
Technical Services Engineer
Ellen Ward, Quality
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PES TIC IDE S / PCB'S
Volatiles
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id Extractables
sticides/PCB's
R G A N leD E T E R M I N A T ION
v d roc arb 0 n Sol v e n t s
General Hydrocarbon/Solvent
Scan (YOA) (One column);
I*Five or less components;
including quantification
I neral Hvdrocarbon\Solvent
Scan (YOA) (Two column);
I*Five or less components;
including quantification ,
latile Organic Constituents
(EPA regulated - method 601/602)
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for each extra component
scanned and quantified
HER B I C IDE S
Ilorinated Phenoxy Acid
erbicides (Confirmed and
quantified)
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Ehate Extraction Procedure
Is: Arsenic, Barium, Cadmium
romium, Lead, Mercury, Selenium
Silver
Organics: Endrin; Lindane;
~ethoxychlor; Toxaphene; 2, 4, D;
112, 4, 5-TP Silvex
~ I C ROB I 0 LOG I C A LAN A L Y S E S
IloroPhYll "a"
lorophyll "a" and Pheophytin "a"
Coliform, Fecal (MF)
Coliform, iotal (MF)
liforms, Total (MHO/MUG)
¡ roscopic General Examination
. rotox, Bacterial Bioassay
Streptococcus, Fecal (MF)
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Chlorinated Hydrocarbons,
Org&10phosphate Pesticides, and
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (Sample
preparation, extraction, and clean-
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ADD for Chlorinated Hydrocarbon
(Confirmation and quantification
per sample)
ADD for Organosphosphate Pesticide
(Confirmation and quantification
per sample)
ADD for Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PC B)-
Water (Confirmation and quantification
per sample)
ADD for PCB - Oil (Confirmation and
quantification per sample)
$105.00
$160.00
$ 58.00
T R I HAL 0 MET H A N E S
Trihalomethanes
SAM P L E PRE PAR A T ION
$115.00
ADD for Special Treatment/Per Sample
(Sediment. Oil)
ADD for Special Treatment/Per Sample
(EP Toxicity Leachate)
ADD for Special Treatment/Per Sample
(TCLP Toxicity Leachate)
P RIO R I T Y
POL L UTA N T S
$ 78.75
Cyanides
Metals
Organics
$ 84.45
$250.00
$ 7.70
S 7.70
S 8.00
S 7.50
S 7.50
$ 9.00
$ 43.50
$ 8.00
$ 8.15
$ 90.00
$ 45.00
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$ 40.00
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$ 63.00
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CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
_Department: Finance/Purchasing Council Meeting Date: 7 /27 /92
SubJ·ect.· APproval of Specifications f. or Lease/ GN 92 91
- an Agenda Number: -
purcnase t·1nancJ.ng - l,;ommunJ.cations Upgrade a:
Automated Fingerprint Identification System
At the June 8, 1992 meeting, council approved the Municipal
Communications upgrade (GN 92-70) and the Automated Fingerprint
Identification System (GN 92-69). Attached are the
specifications for the Request for Proposal to acquire the
financing for these projects. If approved, recommendation for
award will be placed on the August 10, 1992 Council agenda.
Recommendation: It is recommended that Council approve the
attached specifications and authorize Staff to proceed with
seeking Request for Proposals.
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Finance Review
Source of Funds:
Bonds (GO/Rev.)
e Operating Budget
Other _ , Fenance DIrector
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800 MHz SHARED RADIO COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM
This system will upgrade radio communications for the police, fire and emergency
medical services of the City. The system is designed to provide county-wide
radio communications and inter-operabil ity for emergency communications among
participating entities. This system is a Motorola, Inc., 800 MHz trunked
system. The fixed-site, infrastructure equipment was purchased and will be
maintained by the City of Fort Worth.
The 1992-93 start-up costs for the City of North Richland Hills is estimated at
$550,000.00. Of this, approximately $213,000.00 will be paid to the City of
Fort Worth as a one-time, non-recurring, infrastructure costs offset. This is a
prorated figure based on the actual number of radios on the system. The
remaining approximately $337,000.00 will be used for the purchase of mobile and
portable radios and necessary related equipment.
This initial purchase will be for some 150 radios with the addition of some 100
additional radios over the next nine years.
At this time the participating entities include:
City of Fort Worth
City of North Richland Hills
City of Southlake
Medstar E.M.S. (countywide)
County of Tarrant
City of Grapevine
City of Kennedale
Other entities possibly participating:
City of Richland Hills
City of Haltom City
AUTOMATED FINGERPRINT IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM (AFIS1
This system permits positive identification on arrested persons and latent
(crime scene) print comparisons with computerized records. The "Booking
Terminal Workstation" being purchased and installed at North Richland Hills will
interface with databases in Tarrant County, the City of Dallas and the State of
Texas Department of Public Safety. Costs for purchase and installation of this
"workstation" is estimated at $130,000.00.
The workstation "equipment" is approximately $95,000.00 with the remaining
$35,000.00 covering a maintenance agreement, site preparation, wiring and
installation. The Cities of Hurst and Euless will be sharing the cost of this
terminal with North Richland Hills. The level of participation is based on the
population of the City. North Richland Hills portion of the system cost will
not exceed $65,000.00.
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CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
FINANCING ALTERNATIVES FOR
LONG TERM CAPITAL NEEDS
The City of North Richland Hills will accept bids for the lease/purchase
financial arrangement for the equipment and computer software described
below.
financial cri teria
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Total funding required will be $615,000.
2 .
Period of the lease/purchase shall be evaluated on a five, ten and
fifteen year pay-out schedule. The City will evaluate all options
and recommend one option to City Council at the August 10, 1992
meeting.
3.
No fees or other closing costs over and above the interest rate
will be acceptable.
4.
The annual percentage interest rate shall be disclosed
proposal.
the
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5.
The $615,000 shall be funded up front upon award of the bid and
placed in an the City's consolidated bank account.
6 .
The capi tal equipment will be awarded by separate bid. The
lease/purchase funding should be flexible enough and may vary plus
or minus 10% of the amount stated above.
7 .
The Ci ty' s fiscal year is October 1st to September 30th. The
equipment bid will be awarded in fiscal year 1992/93. The
successful bidder shall transfer the funds to the City's
consolidated bank account on October 12, 1992.
8.
Any funds remaining after approval and acceptance of the equipment
bid shall remain with the City.
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Payment Options - The bidders shall offer the following payment
options on a five, ten and fifteen year pay-out:
1.
Semi-annual payments with the interest rate included with the
amortization table. Payments shall be payable each February
and August of the current fiscal year.
2.
Quarterly payments with interest rate included with the
amortization table. Payments are each November, February, May
and August of the current fiscal year.
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Monthly payments with interest rate included with the
amortization table. Payments due commencing October 1, 1992
and occurring the 1st of each month thereafter.
10.
The proposed contract (deleting non-appropriation clause) and
recommendation ordinance levying or pledging Ad Valorem Taxes
should accompany your proposal. The funding contract will be
awarded on Monday, August 10, 1992 at 7:30 P. M.
OVERVIEW OF EQUIPMENT
AND COST BREAKDOWN
AlDount
800 MHz Shared Radio Communication System
The proposed radio communications system is
designed to provide county-wide radio communication
and inter-operability for all public safety and
emergency medical services. This system is a
Motorola, Inc. 800 MHz trunked system. The
fixed-site infrastructure equipment was purchased
and will be maintained by the City of Fort Worth.
The 1992/93 start-up cost for the City of North
Richland Hills is estimated at $550,000. Of this,
approximately $213,000 will be paid to the City of
Fort Worth as a one-time, non-recurring infrastructure
costs offset. The remaining $337,000 will be used
for the purchase of mobil and portable radio and
necessary related equipment.
$550,000
Automated Finqerprint Identification
System (AFIS}
The proposed system is a computerized data-base
fingerprint identification system. The system
will be interfaced with data bases in Tarrant
County, the Cities of Dallas and Fort Worth and
the state of Texas Department of Public Safety.
The total cost of this proposal is approximately
$130,000. The Cities of Hurst, Euless and North
Richland Hills will be sharing the cost of the
proposed system. North Richland Hills portion of
the system cost will not exceed $65,000.
$ 65,000
$615,000
Total Requested
Additional Information
I~e City of North Richland Hills has issued additional debt for calendar year
~92 and therefore is subject to the cap requirements of the 1986 Tax Reform
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The annual payments will not be subject to a non-appropriation clause. The
payment option chosen by the City will become a legal and binding debt of the
City of North Richland Hills with a pledge of Ad Valorem Tax revenue.
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
_epartment:
Subject:
Public Works/Utilities
Water System Use by Heat Exchangers -
nrrfin~n~A Nn 1 R?O
~ Council Meeting Date: 7/27/92
Agenda Number: _GN 92-92
The Texas Water Commission has the authority to allow private industry to utilize public potable
water systems as heat sinks (see attached letters by the Mayor and Director of Public Works). If the
State allows this process, each city can pass its own ordinance prohibiting the process within its city
limits. The staff feels very strongly that this heat exchange process could be dangerous to our public
water supply. Mayor Pro Tem Sibbet, the North Richland Hills representative to the Wholesale Water
Advisory Committee, concurs with this proposed ordinance.
A copy of this ordinance, if approved, will be sent to the Mayor and the City Council of Watauga.
We will ask them to pass a similar ordinance to protect the public water system we own and
maintain within their city limits.
Recommendation:
It is recommended Council adopt Ordinance No. 1820.
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Bonds (GO/Rev.)
eoperat' Budget
Other
Finance Review
Acct. Number N/ A
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ORDINANCE NO. 1820
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHlAND HillS, TEXAS, PROHIBITING THE USE OF THE
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY AS A HEAT SINK IN THE CITY OF NORTH RICHlAND HillS; ADDING
PARAGRAPH "s" TO SECTION II OF ORDINANCE NO. 381; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCil OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHlAND HillS,
TEXAS,:
"5. No water connection from the City's public drinking water supply system shall be made
to any heat exchanger, condenser, cooler, industrial processor, or any other system of
nonpotable usage by which the public water supply system is used as a heat dissipater or heat
sink unless the water is metered through a customer connection and no water is returned to
the City's public potable water system. All these type uses will be regulated under the City's
current building codes. If
PASSED AND APPROVED, this 27th day of July, 1992.
CITY OF NORTH RICHlAND HillS
Tommy Brown, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jeanette Rewis, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND lEGALITY:
Rex McEntire, Attorney for the City
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City of
orth Richland Hills
June 25, 1992
The Honorable Ann Richards
Governor of Texas
State Capital
Austin, Texas 78711
RE: HEAT EXCHANGER RETURN CONNECTION TO
PUBLIC DRINKING WATER SYSTEM
Dear Governor:
As Mayor of the City of North Richland Hills I am totally opposed to the Texas Water
Commission and the State government allowing private industry to use the public drinking
water systems as a heat sink. I believe that allowing a customer's heat exchanger to be
connected to the public water system for circulation of drinking water through the heat
exchanger and then returning it to the drinking water system could be extremely
dangerous.
I would like to express my total agreement with the Texas Section of the American Water
Works Association in opposition to this proposed heat exchange connection process.
Please review the attached sheets for the numerous reasons we are against the return
connection of heat exchangers.
Respectfully submitted,
Enclosures
cc: State Representative Carolyn Park
State Representative Bill Carter
State Senator Chris Harris
State Senator Mike Moncrief
John Hall, Chairman, Texas Water Commission
Jack Renfro, Chairman Elect, Texas Section, American Water Works Association
(817) 581·5500 · P.O. BOX 820609 · NORTH RICHLAND HillS, TEXAS 78182
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A]ÆEJRlICAN W ATEJR ~'OJRK§ A§§OCJfATlION
P. O. Box 49250
Austin, TX 78~~5-9250
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To: Texas Section, American Water Works Association Members
Enclosed is information about the heat exchanger, a device that is being considered by the Texas
Water Commission at this time. This device uses a cross-connection on the potable water system to
obtain cooling water and then return the used water to the distribution system.
The device is being billed as a money and energy saver for citizens. In the eyes of the water industry,
it is a threat to public health and to our ability to ensure safe drinking water for the customer.
Unless the Texas Water Commission hears from citizens, they will probably issue rules within the next
couple of weeks to allow pilot tests of this product. I urge you to adapt the enclosed information to
make it appropriate for your city and hand-deliver it to your local news media. I also urge you to
contact your legislative representatives as well as environmentalists and others concerned about public
health in your community.
Texas Section is cooperating with the Texas Water Utilities Association to sponsor a Heat Exchanger
Information Seminar on July 10, 1992 in Austin, Texas. The registration fee will be minimal and we
are urging Utility Directors, City Managers, Mayors, and others who are interested to attend. If you
cannot attend, please send someone from your utility. Please contact the Texas Water Utilities
Association at 512/459-3124 to pre-register, even if you do not receive a registration form. This will
assist us in adequately arranging facilities.
If you need more information, please contact me at 214/987-1900.
Sincerely,
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Jack Renfro, Chairman1lect
Texas Section, American Water Works Association
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Enclosures:
As Stated
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EXCERPTS OF COMMENTS TO THE
STATE BOARD OF HEALTH
OPPOSING THE HEAT EXCHANGER PROVISION
During the hearings on this issue before the State Board of Health, many water industry
professionals, health professionals, and representatives from cities and utility districts statewide
opposed the rule change. Following is a brief synopsis of their comments:
The inducement of adverse bacterial growth in the water distribution lines because
of increased water temperature.
Potential cross connection contamination as a result of the single-wall construction
of heat exchangers. A failure of the unit will release freon and oils directly into the
water distribution system.
Counterproductive to the assurances of safe drinking water.
The increased likelihood for distribution system leaks due to temperature changes
and the increased number of taps that are necessary.
Depletion of available chlorine residual could result in bacterial regrowth problems.
Increased scaling of pipes and clogging of screens in home appliances due to
temperature induced chemical precipitation.
The utility remains liable for the quality of the water it distributes. Returning used
water to the system takes control away.
Increased water corrosiveness. The physical properties of the water may be
altered.
Probability that slugs of stagnate water will be returned to the public water
distribution system when units are first turned on after extended periods of nonuse.
Uniform Plumbing Code and B.G.C.A. Plumbing Code both require water used for
cooling purposes be wasted through an air gap to a drainage system.
This is contrary to the intent of the federally mandated Safe Drinking Water Act
which was established to protect the public drinking water from all possible
contamination.
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For More Information:
Jack Renfro: 214/987-1900
Jack Gillum: 713/247-2505
NEWS RELEASE
The Texas Section, American Water Works Association (TX-AWWA) has issued a call to action to
protect the safety of public water supplies across the state. American Water Works Association
members have been urged to take aggressive steps to overturn a rule change approved during the final
hours of the State Board of Health's Regulatory control over the State's drinking water program.
Proposed new rules allow the use of the public water system as a heat sink for heat exchangers. These
devices will be permitted to take water from the public system, use the water to conduct heat away
from the cooling tube carrying freon, and then return this "used" water to the public system to be
consumed by other customers.
Water utility employees work very hard to produce the safest, highest quality drinking water possible.
This use and return to the system constitutes a cross-connection. TX-AWWA believes that customers
do not want to drink and cook with water that has been circulating through a system outside the
control of the water utility. Even with increased testing and monitoring, the potential for
contamination of the water system is ever present.
Heat exchanger technology has been around for many years, but has received very limited acceptance.
There are only a few isolated small communities which have authorized their use. In the mid-1980's
a plan to change Texas' regulations was offered, but because of the focus on safe drinking water and
recommendations by the technical staff of the Texas Department of Health not to allow heat
exchangers, it was never considered as a serious proposal by those in the indu,stry.
TX-A WW A members have been urged to take the necessary steps to make citizens, elected officials,
civic and environmental organizations and the consuming public aware of the potential risks to the
public water supply. Everyone must make their opposition known to the Texas Water Commission
and Governor Ann Richards and demand that rules be adopted which will ban the use of heat
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CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Finance/Purchasing
. C '1M . D 7/27/92
_ ouncl eetlng ate:
Authorization to Purchase Fuel on
"Spot MarKet" BaS1S
Agenda Number: PU92-24
For several years Council has authorized staff and City Manager
to purchase gasoline and diesel fuel on a "spot market" basis.
In the past this method has been determined to be the most
advantageous way to purchase fuel. This method involves
obtaining three bids over the telephone and buying from the most
responsive bidder.
Recommendation: It is recommended Council authorize staff and
City Manager to purchase gasoline and diesel fuel on the "spot
market" basis.
Finance Review
Source of Funds:
Bonds (GO/Rev.)
_ Operating Budget ~
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CITY COUNCIL ACTION ITEM
Acct. Number 06-01-03-2960
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CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Public Works Council Meeting Date: 7/27/92
Approve Purchase of Right-of-Way from
Gary L Bi5hop and Brenda K Ric;hnp fnr thA Agenda Number: PU 92-25
Proposed Construction of Bursey Road (Parcel No.9)
The staff has negotiated with Gary L. Bishop and Brenda K. Bishop to purchase the right-of-way from
their property that fronts on Bursey Road. The negotiated price is $7,500.00, equaling the appraised
value of $2,500.00 for the right-of-way ($.92/SF) and $5,000.00 in damages to the remainder.
As of this date, 20 of the 22 right-of-way parcels needed for this project have been acquired.
Currently, we are still coordinating with Mrs. Travis and Lone Star Gas Company to acquire the final
two parcels. We expect both to be finalized within the next 3 weeks.
Recommendation:
The staff recommends approval of payment for right-of-way on Bursey Road to Gary L. Bishop and
Brenda K. Bishop in the amount of $7,500.00.
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Finance Review
Acct. Number 13-15-89-6000
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CITY COUNCIL ACTION ITEM
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CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
RIGHT-OF-WAY
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KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS
COUNTY OF TARRANT
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That we, Garv L. Bishoe and wife. Brenda K. Bishoe, as Sellers, for and in
consideration of the agreed purchase price of Seven Thousand Five Hundred and no/100
Dollars ($7,500.00), and upon all of the terms and conditions hereof, hereby grant, sell
and convey to the City of North Richland Hills, a municipal corporation of Tarrant County,
Texas as Buyer, a perpetual right-of-way for the purpose of constructing, improving,
widening, maintaining and using a public street with drainage facilities as may be
required and the further rights to construct, improve, operate and maintain water, sewer,
or other public utilities in, under or upon said right-of-way, as described on the plat
attached hereto, which plat is made a part hereof, and/or described as follows:
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(SEE ATTACHED PLAT AND LEGAL DESCRIPTION)
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The agreed purchase price includes full accord, satisfaction and compensation for
all demands of the Seller, subject also to the following special conditions, if any:
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The Sellers' split-rail fence will be relocated in the new parkway area 4 feet
behind the new curb line. The fence will go behind any trees within this
area.
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To have and hold the same perpetually to the City of North Richland Hills and its
successors and assigns forever.
Executed this the
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ADDRESS OF GRANTEE:
City of North Richland Hills
7301 N.E. Loop 820
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
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This instrument was acknowledged before me on q ^ day of ~~A
1992 by Gary L. Bishop and Brenda K. Bishop_ t ¿¡v--7
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Notary's Printed Name:
4-22-93
Mark D. Bradlev
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SURVEYORS, INC.
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po. BOX 1034 .-.268- 2211
HURST, TEXAS
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