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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1991-05-13 Agendas I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PRE-COUNCIL AGENDA MAY 13, 1991 - 5:45 P.M. For the Meeting conducted at the North Richland Hills City Hall Council Chambers, 7301 Northeast Loop 820. I NUMBER I ITEM I ACTION TAKEN I 1. IR 91-55 Section 9 UMTA Grant Request For (NETS) Northeast Transportation Service Program (15 Minutes) 2. GN 91-76 Park and Recreation Master Plan (Agenda Item No. 20) (5 Minutes) 3. PW 91-16 Public Hearing on Adoption of "Municipal Drainage Utility System" - Ordinance No. 1727 (Agenda Item No. 32) (15 Minutes) 4. GN 91-69 Assessments for Sanitary Sewer Improvements through Crane Road and Valley Park Estates (Agenda GN 91-74 Item Nos. 13-18) (10 Minutes) 5. GN 91-67 Budget Amendment for General fund Encumbrances (Agenda Item No. 11) (5 Minutes) 6. GN 91-77 Park Maintenance Facility (Southern Sector) (Agenda Item No. 21) (5 Minutes) 7. GN 91-78 Partial Refund of Street Escrow for Crane Road (Agenda Item No. 22) (5 Minutes) ¡' I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Page 2 ! NUMBER I ITEM I ACTION TAKEN I 8. PU 91-08 Approve Purchase of Right-of-Way from Juanita Wiles for the Purpose of Constructing Bursey Road (Parcel #10) (Agenda Item No. 23) (5 Minutes) 9. PU 91-12 Additional Disk Storage - Police Computer (Agenda Item No. 27) (5 Minutes) 10. PU 91-13 Equipment Purchases; Iron Horse Golf Course (Agenda Item No. 28) (5 Minutes) 11. IR 91-51 Budget Progress Report (5 Minutes) 12. Other Items 13. Work Session (5 Minutes) 14. *Executive Session (10 Minutes) a. Personnel b. Briefing on Pending Litigation c. Review of Progress on Land Acquisition 115. I Adjournment - 7:20 p.m. I I ·Closed due to subject matter as provided by the Open Meetings Law. If any action is contemplated, it will be taken in open session. I· I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MAY 13, 1991 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 ACTION TAKEN I 1. Call to Order I 2. Invocation I 3. Pledge of Allegiance I 4. Minutes of the Regular Meeting April 22, 1991 5. Minutes of the Special Meeting May 6, 1991 6. Presentations by Boards & Commissions Library Board Minutes 7. Removal of Item(s) from the Consent Agenda 8. Consent Agenda Item(s) indicated by Asterisk (9, 10, 11, 12, 19,20, 21, 22, 23, 24,25,26,27,28,29,30& 31 ) *9. GN 91-65 Approve "No Parking" Zone on Wuliger Way - Ordinance No. 1729 'I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Page 2 ! NUMBER I ITEM I ACTION TAKEN I *10. GN 91-66 Appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission and Capital Improvement Advisory Committee *11. GN 91-67 Budget Amendment for General Fund Encumbrances *12. GN 91-68 Amendment to Ordinance No. 1679 - Impact Fee Calculations - Ordinance 1736 13. GN 91-69 Determining the Necessity for Sanitary Sewer Improvements on Crane Road - Ordinance No. 1732 14. GN 91-70 Public Hearing on Crane Road Sanitary Sewer Improvements Assessments 15. GN 91-71 Closing Hearing and Levying Assessments for Sanitary Sewer Improvements on Crane Road - Ordinance No. 1734 16. GN 91-72 Determining the Necessity for Sanitary Sewer Improvements in Valley Park Estates - Ordinance No. 1733 17. GN 91-73 Public Hearing on Valley Park Estates Sanitary Sewer Improvements Assessments I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Page 3 ! NUMBER I ITEM I ACTION TAKEN I 18. GN 91-74 Closing Hearing and Levying Assessments for Sanitary Sewer Improvements in Valley Park Estates - Ordinance No. 1735 *19. GN 91-75 Authorizing Bank Signatures - Resolution No. 91-22 *20. GN 91-76 Park and Recreation Master Plan *21. GN 91-77 Park Maintenance Facility (Southern Sector) *22. GN 91-78 Partial Refund of Street Escrow for Crane Road *23. PU 91-08 Approve Purchase of Right-of-Way from Juanita Wiles for the Purpose of Constructing Bursey Road (Parcel #10) *24. PU 91-09 Approve Purchase of Right-of-Way from William and Harriette Palmer for the Purpose of Constructing Bursey Road (Parcel # 17) *25. PU 91-10 Award of Bid on Lockbox *26. PU 91-11 Telephone System Upgrade I' I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Page 4 ! NUMBER I ITEM I ACTION TAKEN I *27. PU 91-12 Additional Disk Storage - Police Computer *28. PU 91-13 Equipment Purchases; Iron Horse Golf Course *29. PU 91-14 Purchase of Uninterrupted Power Source *30. PU 91-15 Printing Contract - Utility Statements *31. PU 91-16 Purchase Contract - Utility Water Meters 32. PW 91-16 Public Hearing on Adoption of "Municipal Drainage Utility System" - Ordinance No. 1727 33. PW 91-17 Setting Date for Public Hearing on Levying a Schedule of Charges for the Drainage Utility System - Resolution No. 91-21 34. Citizens Presentation POSTI!D Mr. Britt Newton 6 ~ ý-(// Date 8713 Terrell Drive 3-6& /)./J(. Re: Drainage Problem - Bear Creek Time 35. Adjournment City Secretary By «7 ¡V¿¿&~ I # Ie I I I I I I I " I I I I I I I Ie I INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL No. IR 91-55 D~e: May 9, 1991 Subject: SECTION 9 UMTA GRANT REQUEST FOR (NETS) NORTH EAST TRANSPORTATION SERVICE PROGRAM The North East Transportation Service is operated by the Northeast branch of the YMCA to provide transportation services to seniors, handicapped and low income ci tizens living in northeast Tarrant County. Several cities, including North Richland Hills, have provided funds to support these services. The transportation program has been operating for only two months and is already at two thirds capacity. Mr. Jim Pridemore is Chairman of the NETS Advisory Board and has requested the ci ty of North Richland Hills to become the local applicant for a Section 9 UMTA grant to expand these services (see attached letter). The Northeast Tarrant County Chamber of Commerce has also submitted a letter in support of this project. NETS is interested in using local funds provided by the various cities as the local matching share to obtain a Federal grant to purchase new vehicles and to cover a portion of the operating costs. Federal grant funds to expand the NETS transportation program are available from the Urban Mass Transportation Administration (UMTA). However, these grants are only available to local units of government and not to non-profit organizations (YMCA). This fact and the demonstrated need for the program are the factors which prompted Mr. Pridemore's letter. For a variety of reasons, the Staff is reluctant to recommend that the City of North Richland Hills take the lead role in this project. However, it may be appropriate to allow the Fort Worth Transportation Authority to submit an application for these funds on our behalf and for any other city who will give express approval to the Transportation Authority. Mr. Craig Shaffer of the YMCA and Mr. John Bartosiewicz, General Manager of the liT" will be at the Pre-Council session to answer questions. This may be an item that the Council will want to discuss at a future workshop. City Council g idance is requested. B~ ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS It Ie I I I I I I I . I I I I I I I Ie I YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth Urban Services YMCA · 5342 I)a\'is Blvd., Stc. A · Fort Worth, Texas 76180 . (817) 428-6387 May 3, 1991 Mayor To~ Brown City of N. Richland Hills PO Box 820609 N. Richland Hills, TX 76180 Dear Mayor Brown: The YMCA Urban Services program would like to express our support for the City of North Richland Hills~ consideration of becoming the local applicant agency for Urban Mass Transit Authority Section 9 funding. This funding will provide for an 80\ match for vehicle purchase and a 50% match for operating funds for a demand response system for North- east Tarrant County residents who are elderly, handicapped, or low income. The YMCA's Northeast Transportation Service is currently providing such a service. Funding is provided through seven participating cities, the United Way, private and foundation donations and rider fares. If the city of North Richland Hills agrees to receive UMTA Section 9 funds, these existing funds could be matched. This could ultimately result in over $300,000 in matching tax dollars coming into the Northeast area. In the 1992 fiscal year it is estimated that we could receive approx- imately_$250,OOO in Federal matching dollars through this program. We recognize the co~ttment that this program would require for the city. We will work closely with the city to assure that all Federal guidelines are met, and the program is operated in a quality manner. We believe that this is an excellent opportunity for our communities to stretch their limited resources and to provide a crucial service to our citizens. We appreciate the outstanding cooperation that the city of North Richland Hills has given to the NETS program. Your willingness to serve as the UMTA applicant agency could double the capacity of the NETS service. We appreciate your consideration of this crucial need in the Northeast region. Sincerely, ~ . J · (~/~ ~ 'Jim Pridemore Urban Services Co~ttee Chairm . cc : Roger Line ) o United Way Helps Here I Ie I I I I I I I ~ I I I I I I I Ie I The Northeast TARRANT COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INCORPORATED Serving Haltom City, North Richland Hills, Richland Hills, and Warauga May 3,1991 Rodger Line, city manager City of North Richland Hills 730' ÑE. LOOl' 81.0 North Richland Hills, Texas 76180 Dear Roger, As you Know the Northeast Tarrant County Chamber of Commerce supports the Northeast Transportation Services (NETS). NETS has now been operational for two months and showing good results in its early stages. We applaud your consideration of being the "applicant governmental agency" for the project. The UMPTA funds,which could result, will assist to assure the continued growth and success of this important transportation service to the Norhteast area. Sincerely, Chuck Petter Executive Director 5001 Denton Highway Fort Worth, Texas 76117 (817) 281...9376 I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL No. IR 91-51 Date: May 13, 1991 Subject: Budget Progress Report It is the feeling that our mid-year Budget Conference was beneficial to you, as well as the staff. We continue to analyze the Decision Packages for inclusion in the City Manager's recommended 1991-92 Budget. The Department Heads' requested line item budgets have been closely reviewed and over $525,000 has been cut! The Department Heads now have the right of appeal to Rodger Line for all the cuts made to their proposed budget. The Staff now feels the June meeting is not necessary; however, if the majority of the Council would like another meeting we will be happy to set a date. We will have ample time at our Granbury Budget Retreat to discuss the areas of self-insurance, cost- of-living, merit increases and our recommended decision packages. Final figures from TAD will be available in July, prior to our Budget Retreat. These figures will allow us to look at specific revenue and expenditures as they relate to a proposed tax rate. Present plans are to have our recommended budget to you by July 12th. Rë¿.ctfu C.A. Sanfor Assistant City Manager CAS/gp CC: Rodger Line Dennis Horvath I:SSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I I I I II I I Ie I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 - APRIL 22, 1991 - 7:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro Tern Davis called the meeting to order April 22, 1991, at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Richard Davis Mack Garvin Lyle E. Welch Charles Scoma Byron Sibbet Linda Spurlock Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Councilman 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 Absent: Tommy Brown Mayor 2. INVOCATION Councilman Sibbet gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING APRIL 8, 1991 APPROVED Councilman Sibbet moved, seconded by Councilwoman Spurlock, to approve the minutes of the April 8, 1991 meeting. Motion carried 4-0, Councilman Welch abstaining due to absence from the meeting. I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I I I I II I I Ie I April 22, 1991 Page 2 5. PRESENTATIONS BY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS REPORT FROM PARK AND RECREATION BOARD - DON TIPPS, CHAIRMAN Mr. Don Tipps, Park and Recreation Board Chairman, presented a brief presentation on the accomplishments of the Park and Recreation Department during the past year. Ms. Janice Davis, Chairman of the Beautification Commission, appeared before the Council. Ms. Davis advised that the Beautification Commission had planted and dedicated the first "Tree of Remembrance" in honor of Councilwoman Spurlock. 6. PRESENTATION OF PROJECT PRIDE AWARD BY NORTHEAST TARRANT COUNTY CHAMBER TO JANE DUNKELBERG Ms. Kathy Robinson, Chairman of Project Pride, presented the Project Pride Award to Jane Dunkelberg. 7. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION - 'WATER UTILITIES AWARENESS WEEK" Mayor Pro Tern Davis presented Greg Dickens, Public Works Director, a proclamation recognizing "Water Utilities Awareness Week". 8. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. 9. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) INDICATED BY ASTERISK (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, & 17) APPROVED Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Councilman Scoma, to approve the Consent Agenda. I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I April 22, 1991 Page 3 Motion carried 5-0. *10. GN 91-55 SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON CRANE ROAD SEWER IMPROVEMENTS _ ORDINANCE NO. 1730 APPROVED *11. GN 91-56 SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON VALLEY PARK ESTATES SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS- ORDINANCE NO. 1731 APPROVED *12. GN 91-57 APPOINTMENT TO BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION APPROVED *13. GN 91-58 RELOCATING POLLING LOCATION _ RESOLUTION NO. 91-18 APPROVED *14. GN 91-59 NOISE ABATEMENT PROGRAM FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT APPROVED *15. GN 91-60 CALLING SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING APPROVED 16. GN 91-61 CITIZEN'S PETITION REQUESTING A ZONING DISTRICT CHANGE IN THE WOODLAND OAKS SUBDIVISION Mr. Fritz Rademacher, 9124 Nob Hill Drive, appeared before the Council in favor of the zoning request. Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Councilman Welch, to accept the petition and refer it to the Planning and Zoning Commission. I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I April 22, 1991 Page 4 Motion carried 5-0. *17. PU 91-07 EQUIPMENT PURCHASE- IRON HORSE GOLF COURSE - RESOLUTION NO. 91-19 APPROVED 18. CITIZENS PRESENTATION Mr. Cliff Stevens, 9201 Kirk Lane, appeared before the Council. Mr. Stevens thanked Mr. Line and Mr. Dickens for their concern on the drainage problem with Little Bear Creek. Mr. Stevens advised he appreciated their concern. 19. ADJOURNMENT Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Councilwoman Spurlock, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 5-0. Richard Davis, Jr. - Mayor Pro Tem ATIEST: Jeanette Rewis - City Secretary I Ie I I I I I I I -- I I I I I I I Ie I MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 - MAY 6,1991 - 6:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Brown called the meeting to order May 6, 1991, at 6:00 p.m. Present: Tommy Brown Richard Davis Mack Garvin Lyle E. Welch Charles Scoma Byron Sibbet Linda Spurlock Staff: Rodger N. Line Dennis Horvath C.A. Sanford Jeanette Rewis Rex McEntire Greg Dickens ROLL CALL Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Attorney City Engineer 2. INVOCATION Mayor Pro Tern Davis gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. GN 91-61 CANVASSING MUNICIPAL ELECTION- RESOLUTION NO. 91-20 APPROVED Rex McEntire, Attorney, presented the following resolution: l- ie I I I I I I I -- I I I I I I I Ie I May 6, 1991 Page 2 RESOLUTION NO. 91-20 WHEREAS, an Election was duly held in the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, on the 4th day of May, 1991 to elect Council Places 1, 3, 4, 5 and 7; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council duly canvassed the votes of said election on this the 6th day of May, 1991; and WHEREAS, the canvass showed the following results: Candidates Office Total Lyle E. Welch Council Place 1 963 Russ Mitchell Council Place 3 400 Mark Wood 882 Jo Ann Johnson Council Place 4 864 Wayne Moody 414 Chester Helt Council Place 5 534 Charles Scoma 724 Ronald Pavlat Council Place 7 269 Linda Spurlock 943 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, that: 1. The above canvass be and the same hereby is in all things approved. 2. The Council finds that the following candidates should be declared elected to the office indicated: l- ie I I I I I I I -- I I I I I I I {' I May 6, 1991 Page 3 Office Duly Elected Official Council Place 1 Lyle E. Welch Council Place 3 Mark Wood Council Place 4 Jo Ann Johnson Council Place 5 Charles Scoma Council Place 7 Linda Spurlock Mayor Pro Tern Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to approve Resolution No. 91-20. Motion carried 6-0. 5. GN 91-62 OATH OF OFFICE Rex McEntire, Attorney, adminstered the oath of office to Lyle E. Welch, Mark Wood, Jo Ann Johnson, Charles Scoma and Linda Spurlock. Mayor Brown presented a plaque to Richard Davis in recognition of his service to the City. 6. GN 91-63 ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM Councilman Welch moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to elect Councilman Sibbet as Mayor Pro Tern. Motion carried 6-0; Councilman Sibbet abstaining. I' Ie I I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I 7. ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Brown adjourned the meeting to Executive Session. May 6, 1991 Page 4 Tommy Brown - Mayor A TIEST: Jeanette Rewis - City Secretary I RORTH RICBLAHD BILLS LIBRARY BOARD IlIHUTES APRIL 18, 1991 II~The North Richland Hills Library Board met in the boardroom of the library on April 18, at ~7 p.m. Present were Polly Brinkley, Jay Bradshaw, Clyde Zellers, Alisa Wood, Shirley I Goolsby, Kay Schmidt, Arlita Hallam, and Brenda Lewis. Absent were Jan Daniels and Brenda Cody. I In the absence of the Chairman, Vice-Chairman Kay Schmidt called the meeting to order. Alisa Wood amended the minutes to read that she was unable to attend the TLA conference; the amended minutes were approved. Included in Library Director Arlita Hallam's report were the following items: I Two members from each city board (Jan Daniels and Kay Schmidt from the Library Board) met with city officials on March 28, to discuss the needs/options and make recommendations to the Council for the work on the parking lot. The city will be accepting bids for the work soon. The heating and air conditioning system of the library is scheduled to be replaced this summer. I I The first budget cuts were made on the proposed 1991/92 budget. The library was requested to trim $10,000 from various accounts, which was accomplished without decreasing the requested book budget. I The annual volunteer reception will be held in the library on Sunday, April 21, at 2 p.m. I As part of the CERT study, Arlita will be meeting with representatives of Haltom City, Richland Hills, and Watauga to study possible shared library resources. -- Alisa Wood inquired about the programming for junior high age. Arlita responded that the I teens do not seem interested in either our Monday/Wednesday videos or the Parks and Rec Tuesday/Thursday free-play sessions in the gym. The children are still congregating inside and outside the building creating havoc. After checking with the police depart- ment, the staff will report them as a public nuisance, when necessary. On May 2, the library will celebrate 20 years of service to the community with bookmarks, balloons, refreshments, etc. I Kay Schmidt expressed concern that the monthly library-use statistics are down. One factor, Arlita stated, is that Watauga residents are visiting their new library instead of paying non-resident fees for NRH library cards. I Board members and staff who attended the Texas Library Association Conference in Fort Worth the week of April 8, found the exhibits and programs both interesting and beneficial. I Arlita and Alisa will be attending the NTLS meeting in Graham on April 25. The system is accepting nominations for the election in September to the Council Advisory Board. Shirley Goolsby expressed interest; Arlita will request additional details from NTLS. I Kay Schmidt relayed two complaints from concerned patrons: Woman with small children who visits regularly commented on the lack of "friendliness" of most of the circulation staff; A library assistant in the BISD system was unhappy because she was required to pay the $12 non-resident fee to obtain a library card. Arlita thanked Kay for passing along these patron concerns. She will check into the first complaint; however, the council sets the fee structure for all city departments. I I The next meeting was scheduled for May 16. of 1,000 Stars." e Brenda Lewis I This meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. to "Night Date Approved Board Chairman Attested By I I CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: -SUbject: _ I e Public Works Approve "No Parking" Zone on Wuliger Way - Ordinance No. 1729 ~ Council Meeting Date: 5/13/91 Agenda Number: GN 91-65 The Public Works Department and the Police Department have received numerous complaints concerning vehicles blocking visibility on Wuliger Way and have observed this dangerous situation on several occasions. On February 18, 1991, a meeting to discuss the parking problem in this area was held between representatives of the H&M Foods and City departments (Public Works, Police, Community Development, Economic Development). The representative of H&M Foods requested the City not deploy "No Parking" signs at this location. H&M Foods suggested they could instruct their drivers not to park along the southeast side of Wuliger Way. The represented City departments agreed to try this approach, but if the parking problem continued the City would proceed with a "No Parking" zone. All were in agreement to this approach. The problem has· continued since the H&M meeting took place. This has been evidenced on several occasions by the Police Department and the Public Works Department. H&M Foods and Sealy Mattress have been notified by letter of our intent to request a "No Parking" zone be established and approved by the City Council at the first meeting in May. The Uniform Act governing Texas Motor Vehicle Laws (Art. I, Subdivision II, Section 12) allow local authorities to enact laws relating to traffic. Pursuant to Art. XII, Section 96, of the Uniform Act, Local Authorities may prohibit or restrict stopping, standing or parking of vehicles which unduly interfere with the free movement of traffic. Recommendation: Staff recommends Council approve Ordinance No. 1729. Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operating Budget Other Finance Review Acct. Number N/ A Sufficient Funds Available N1A-- ~. K/f~" nt Head Signature City Manager CITY COUNCIL ACTION ITEM . FInance Director Page 1 of 1 I' Ie I I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I ORDINANCE NO. 1729 In order to protect the health and safety of the City and its inhabitants IT IS ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, that: 1. It shall hereafter be unlawful for any person to park or leave unattended any motor vehicle at anytime upon the public streets or portions thereof set out as follows: Along the south and east side of Wuliger Way from its intersection with Browning Drive (6400 Wuliger Way), north and east to 6500 Wuliger Way. 2. It is ordered that appropriate NO PARKING signs are authorized and directed to be installed upon the right-of-way of the above public street giving the public notice of these regulations. 3. Any person violating any portion of this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of misdemeanor and fined not in excess of $200.00. 4. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication as provided by law. PASSED AND APPROVED this 13th day of May, 1991. APPROVED: Tommy Brown, Mayor ATTEST: Jeanette Rewis, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: Attorney for the City I Ie I I LI I; I I I I Ie I I I I I I I- i' I No 1I.£lt.1"¡~ AHf"-Im£ (~~ ~ Eà~+) S,de o)'\~+ ,r J r r ' I I : F""-'11._..1 _ __ " : ~ ~ \ ) -) I , I ¡ ~ I -( /;/ . ~ '. I -----1 I Ofl:ÞIÑAN(£ No. /1~ tl ~14:rt.H N&. I "'-, " ~ Loop 8zo l c I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: AdIninistratiQn Council Meeting Date: 5/13/91 Appointments to the Planning and Zoning Subject: Commission and Capital Improvement Agenda Number: GN 91-66 Advisory Committee A vacancy exists in Place 1 on the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee due to Mark Wood's election to the City Council. Mr. Paul Miller, presently serving as alternate, has been recommended to fill this vacancy. Mr. Dennis Stout has been recommended to the alternate position. Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council appoint Paul Miller to Place 1 and Dennis Stout as a Alternate to the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee. Finance Review Source of Funds: Acct. Number Bonds (GO/Rev.) Sufficient Funds Available Operating Budget Other ~mJ; ~ ¡¿ 1f1/~ 9 Department Head Signature City Manager CITY COUNCIL ACTION ITEM , Finance Director Page 1 of CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Finance Department: I Subject: ~ Council Meeting Date: 5/13/91 Budget Amendment for General Fund Encumbrances Agenda Number: GN 91-67 The Fiscal Year 1989-90 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report presented to Council in January 1991 indicated a portion of the fund balance reserved for encumbrances. The encumbrance amount is $224,338. Encumbrances are commitments related to contacts or purchase orders issued prior to September 30, 1990. These commitments will be recorded as expenditures in the year in which the goods are received or services are performed. General accepted accounting procedures recommend the reappropriation of $224,338 to the various line-item budgets for Fiscal Year 1990-91. Recommendation: It is recommended the General Fund budget be amended for encumbrances in the amount of $224,338. Finance Review Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operating Budget Other _ ~ J11~ L~_ Department Head Signature CITY COUNCIL ACTION ITEM I Acct. Number 01-00-00-6000 Sufficient Funds Available ~ëf1~ ~- I: '{£~ City Manager - . Ftnance Director - x Page 1 of I- I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: Public Works /Utili ties Amendment to Ordinance No. 1679 - SUbject: Impact Fee Calculations - Ordinance No. 1736 Council Meeting Date: 5/13/91 AgendaNumber:GN 91-68 Ordinance No. 1679, adopted June 11, 1990, establishes water and wastewater impact fees which are payable to the City of Fort Worth. An amendment to the subject ordinance is needed to establish the basis for calculating the appropriate upcharge when a customer requests a larger water meter, and a customer requests additional sewer connections in developed property. The proposed Ordinance 1736 will bring our method of impact fee calculations in these instances into compliance with the City of Fort Worth's method. Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Ordinance No. 1736. -1iLA.. Finance Review Acct. Number N / A Sufficient Funds Available Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operating Budget Other - .,. . Finance Director nt Head Signature CITY COUNCIL ACTION ITEM el/1¿~ City anager Pa e 1 of 1 I' Ie I I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I ORDINANCE NO. 1736 AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1679, THE WATER AND WASTEWATER IMPACT FEE ORDINANCE, TO ESTABLISH IMPACT FEE CALCULATIONS FOR INCREASE IN SIZE OF SERVICE AND TIEING ON ADDITIONAL SERVICE CONNECTIONS FOR DEVELOPED PROPERTY; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, that; I. THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1679, "THE WATER AND WASTEWATER IMPACT FEE ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS", SECTION 5, be hereby amended to hereafter read as follows: "If a customer requests an increase in meter size to an existing service, the customer shall pay the fee difference for water and wastewater between the new level of service and the existing level of service as set out in Section 4 hereof. The additional fee shall be paid prior to the installation of the enlarged meter service. A request for additional sewer connections for developed property shall result in the assessment of an additional Wastewater Impact Fee per Schedule "A" and Schedule "D" at whichever fee levels are in effect at the time of request. II II. Severability Clause. That it is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the section, paragraphs, sentences, clauses and phrases of this ordinance are severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this ordinance shall be declared invalid or unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs or sections of this ordinance, since the same would have been enacted by the City Council without the incorporation in this ordinance of any such invalid or unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section. III. Savings Clause. That Ordinance No. 1679 of the City of North Richland Hills, as amended shall remain in full force and effect, save and except as amended by this ordinance. I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I I I I I II I I f I Ordinance No. 1736 Page 2 IV. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication as provided by the North Richland Hills Charter and the laws of the state of Texas. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 13th day of May, 1991. APPROVED: Tommy Brown, Mayor ATTEST: Jeanette Rewis, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: Rex McEntire, Attorney for City I I CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: Public Works Determlnlng the Necesslty for Sanltary Sewer Subject: Improvements on Crane Road - Ordinance No. 1732 Council Meeting Date: 5/13/91 Agenda Number: GN 91-69 The attached ordinance determines the necessity for the subject improvements on Crane Road from Amundson Road south to approximately 300 feet north of South Crest Drive. Attached to Ordinance No. 1732 is the assessment roll. The second, third, and fourth columns indicate the property owners by name, property description and the amount of frontage on Crane Road. The next column, "Apparent Credits", indicates the credit received by the property owner due to already being tied onto a public sewer adjacent to the property. The last column is the front footage times the assessment rate ($23.42 per front foot) minus the apparent credits. The staff and City Engineer will be available in Pre-Council to answer any questions. Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Ordinance No. 1732. Finance Review Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operating Budget Other Acct. Number N / A Sufficient Funds Available ~ (-~ ,Finance Director f.. Page 1 of 1 I Ie I I I I I I I . I I I I I I I f I ORDINANCE NO. 1732 AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM ON A PORTION OF THE FOLLOWING STREET: CRANE ROAD FROM AMUNDSON ROAD SOUTH TO APPROXIMATELY 300 FEET NORTH OF SOUTH CREST DRIVE IN THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING ITS EXECUTION; MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING THE INDEBTEDNESS THEREBY INCURRED; MAKING PROVISIONS FOR THE LEVYING OF ASSESSMENTS AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTIES AND THE OWNERS THEREFORE FOR A PART OF THE COST OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS; PROVIDING FOR METHODS OF PAYMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS; DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FILE A NOTICE OF THE ADOPTION OF THIS ORDINANCE WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS, DECLARING THAT THIS ORDINANCE AND ALL SUBSEQUENT PROCEEDINGS RELATIVE TO SAID SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS ARE AND SHALL BE PURSUANT TO TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, TITLE 13, CHAPTER 402, SUBCHAPTER D; DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY TO ENGROSS AND ENROLL THIS ORDINANCE BY COPYING THE CAPTION OF SAME IN THE MINUTE BOOK OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND BY FILING THE COMPLETE ORDINANCE IN THE APPROPRIATE ORDINANCE RECORD OF THIS CITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City Engineer for the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, has prepared plans and specifications for the improvement of the hereinafter described portions of sanitary sewer in the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, and same having been examined by the City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, and found to be in all matters and things proper; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, THAT: I. There exists a public necessity for the improvement of the hereinafter described portions of sanitary sewer in the City of North Richland Hills, that, to wit: (See attached charts.) II. Each unit above described shall be and constitute a separate and independent unit of improvements and the assessments herein provided for shall be made for the improvements in each units according to the cost of the improvements in that unit and according to the benefits arising from the improvements in that unit. III. The hereinafter described plans and specifications are hereby approved and adopted. I ~ I I I I I I I . I I I I , II I I f I Ordinance NO. 1732 Page 2 IV. Each of the above described portions of sanitary sewer in the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, shall be improved by laying sanitary sewer main and laying sanitary sewer service line stubouts on proper grade and line, and setting manholes where same are not already so constructed, together with any any necessary incidentals and appurtenances; all of said improvements to be constructed as and where shown on the plans in strict accordance with the plans and specifications therefore. V. After bids have been advertised as required by law, and the bid found to be the lowest and best bid for the construction of said improvements, the work of constructing said improvements and contract therefore shall be awarded for the prices stated in the proposal of said company as recorded and recommended by the City's Engineer, which said report and recommendation shall be on file with the City, the Mayor and City Secretary are hereby directed to execute the said contract in the name of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, and to impress the corporate seal of the City thereon, the said contract embracing, among other things the prices for the work. VI. To provide for the payment of the indebtedness incurred by the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, by said contract, there is hereby appropriated out of available funds and current revenues of the City, an amount sufficient to pay said indebtedness so incurred. VII. The cost of said improvements as herein defined shall be paid for as follows, to wit: (a) Crane Road from Amundson Road south to approximately 300 feet north of South Crest Drive in the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, the property abutting on that portion of the street to receive sanitary sewer improvements and the real and true owners thereof shall pay for these improvements at the appropriate rate of (see attached charts) linear front foot for all property fronting on said portion of street which in no way exceeds nine-tenths (9/10ths) of the estimated costs of the sanitary sewer improvements (b) The City of North Richland Hills shall pay all of the remainder of the cost of said improvements after deducting the amounts herein specified to be paid by the abutting properties and the real and true owners thereof as set out above in subsection (a). The amounts payable by the abutting properties and the real and true owners thereof shall be assessed against such properties and the real and true owners thereof shall constitute a first and prior lien upon such properties and a personal liability of the real and true owners thereof, and shall be payable as follows, to wit: I ~ I I I I I I I . I I I I I I I f I Ordinance No. 1732 Page 3 When the improvements are completed and accepted by the City on a particular unit, the same assessed against property abutting upon such completed and accepted unit shall be and become payable in five (5) equal installments, due respectively on or before thirty (30) days, one (1), two (2), three (3), and four (4) years from the date of such completion and acceptance, and the assessments against the property abutting upon the remaining units shall be and become due and payable in installments after the date of completion and acceptance of such respective unit. The entire amount assessed against the particular parcels of property shall bear interest from the date of such completion and acceptance of the improvements on the unit upon which the particular property abuts at the rate of eight percent (8%) per annum, payable annually except as to interest on the first installment, which shall be due and payable on the date said installment matures, provided that any owner shall have the right to pay any and all such installments at any time before maturity by paying principal, with interest accrued to the date of payment, and further provided if default be made in the payment of any installment promptly as the same matures, then at the option of the City of North Richland Hills or its assigns, the entire amount of the assessment upon which default is made shall be and become immediately due and payable; but it is specifically provided that no assessment shall in any case be made against any property or any owner thereof in excess of the special benefits to property in the enhanced value thereof by means of said improvements in the unit upon which the particular property abuts, as ascertained at the hearing provided by law in force in the City, nor shall any assessment be made in any case until after notice and hearing as provided by law. Said assessments against the respective lots and parcels of property and owners thereof shall be evidenced by certificates of special assessment which shall be executed in the name of the City of North Richland Hills, provided, however, that the City of North Richland Hills retains the right to authorize payment of the sums assessed against property abutting upon such completed and accepted unit in a period of not more than four (4) years in equal regular installments or not less than TEN AND NO/lOa DOLLARS each, the first of such installments to become due and payable not more than thirty (30) days after the completion and acceptance by the City of the particular unit, PROVIDED FURTHER, that such method of payments shall be authorized only in instances where the owner or owners of property abutting upon such completed and accepted unit shall have executed and delivered to the City of North Richland Hills, a lawful, valid and binding note and mechanic's and materialman's contract upon forms supplied by the City granting a mechanic's lien upon and conveying the said owner or owners according to the terms thereof of the sums assessed against such property. VIII. The assessments against the respective lots and parcels of property and the owners thereof may be evidence by certificates of special assessment, which shall be executed in the name of the City by the Mayor of said City, and the City Secretary shall attest the same and impress the corporate seal of the City thereon, and which may have attached thereto coupons in evidence of the several installments, which the assessment is payable, which certificates I ~ I· I 1 1 1 1 1 . 1 1 1 1 1 I I , I Ordinance No. 1732 Page 4 shall be issued to the City of North Richland Hills, shall recite the terms and time of payment, the amount of assessment, the description of the property, and the name of the owners, as far as known, and shall contain such other recitals as may be pertinent thereto, and shall further recite substantially that all proceedings with reference to the making of such improvements have been regularly had in compliance with the law, and the prerequisites to the fixing of the assessment lien against the property described in said certificates and the personal liability of the owners thereof, have been regularly had, done and performed, and such recitals shall be prima facie evidence of the matters so recited, and no further proof thereof shall be required in court, and the certificates shall provide substantially that if default be made in the payment of any installment promptly as the same matures, then, at the option of the City of North Richland Hills, or its assigns, the entire amount of the assessment shall be and become immediately due and payable, together with reasonable attorney's fees and costs of collection, if incurred, all of which, as well as the principal and interest on the assessment, shall be first and prior lien against the property, superior to all other liens and claims except state, County, School District, and City ad valorem taxes. No error or mistake in naming any owner or in describing any property or any other matter or thing, shall invalidate any assessment or any certificate issued in evidence thereof, and the omission of improvements on any particular unit or in front of any property except by law from the lien of special assessment for sanitary sewer improvements shall not invalidate any assessment levied. The certificates referred to need not contain recitals in exactly the words above provided for, the substance thereof shall suffice, and they may contain other additional recitals pertinent thereto. IX. The City Engineer of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, be and he is hereby ordered and directed to file with the City Council estimate of cost of such improvements in each unit. X. The City Secretary is directed to prepare, sign and file with the County Clerk of Tarrant County, Texas, a notice in accordance with the provisions of Texas Local Government Code, Title 13, Chapter 402, Subchapter D and amendments thereto. XI. The improvements provided for herein shall be made and constructed, notice give, hearing held and assessments levied and all proceedings taken and had in accordance with and under the terms of the powers and provisions of an Act passed at the First Called Sessions of the Seventieth and Seventy-first legislature of the State of Texas, and knows as Chapters 149 and 1, respectively, of the Acts of said Sessions, now being shown as Title 13, Chapter 402, Subchapter D, of the Texas Local Government Code, and under which law these proceedings are taken and had. I I. I I I I I I I . I I I I I , I f I Ordinance No. 1732 Page 5 XII. The City Secretary is hereby directed to engross and enroll this ordinance by copying the caption of same in the Minute Book of the City Council and by filing the complete Ordinance in the appropriate Ordinance Records of the City. XIII. This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect from and after the date of its passage and it is so ordered. PASSED AND APPROVED this 13th day of May, 1991. Tommy Brown, Mayor ATTEST: Jeanette Rewis, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: Rex McEntire, Attorney for the City I CRANE ROAD SANITARY SEVER IMPROVEMENTS I, City of North Richland Hills, Texas RATE I ASS E S SHE N T R 0 L L $23.42 Revised Hay 6, 1991 I UNIT PROPERTY OWNER PROPERTY FRONT APPARENT ASSESSHT I NO. AND ADDRESS DESCRIPTION FOOTAGE CREDITS LESS CR. * * * CRANE R 0 A D * * * I 1. Dee Goodson T.K. Hartin Survey A-I0S5 6801 Crane Road Tr. 8D1 N.R.H., Texas 76180 Vol. 10206, Pg. 197 80.05 0.00 $1,874.77 I 2. Joe Coulson T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS 680S Crane Road Coulson Add. I N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 1, Lot lR 70.97 0.00 $1,662.12 3. David A. Alexander T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS I 6809 Crane Road Tr. 8D N.R.H., Texas 76180 Vol. 10004, Pg. 1868 292.00 0.00 $6,838.64 4. David Saurerwein T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS . 6821 Crane Road Tr . 8J N.R.H., Texas 76180 Vacant 179.83 0.00 $4,211.62 I 5. David Saurerwein T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS 6821 Crane Road Coulson Add. N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 1, Lot 2 13.29 0.00 $311.25 I 6. Franklin Hobbs T.K. Hartin Survey A-I055 6829 Crane Road Dawn King Add. N.R.B., Texas 76180 Block 1, Lot 1 145.29 0.00 $3,402.69 I 7. George Vooley T.K. Hartin Survey A-I0S5 6901 Crane Road Dawn King Add. I N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 1, Lot 2 . 143.50 0.00 $3,360.77 8. Christie Cox T.K. Hartin Survey A·I0SS I 6905 Crane Road Dawn King Add. N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 1, Lot 3 100.00 0.00 $2,342.00 9~ Christie Cox T.K. Hartin Survey A·IOSS I 6905 Crane Road Dawn King Add. N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 1, Lot 4 100.00 0.00 $2,342.00 Vacant I 10. Ronald Rushing T.K. Hartin Survey A·IOSS f' 6913 Crane Road Dawn King Add. N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 1, Lot S 100.00 0.00 $2,342.00 Page 1 I I I, CRANE ROAD SANITARY SEVER IMPROVEMENTS City of North Richland Hills, Texas I ASS E S SHE N T R 0 L L I Revised Hay 6, 1991 UNIT PROPERTY OVNER PROPERTY FRONT APPARENT ASSESSHT I NO. AND ADDRESS DESCRIPTION FOOTAGE CREDITS LESS CR. * * * CRANE R 0 A D * * * I 11. Gary Childers T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS 6917 Crane Road Dawn King Add. I N.R.H.~ Texas 76180 Block 1, Lot D 100.00 0.00 $2,342.00 12. Joseph Crites T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS 6921 Crane Road Dawn King Add. I N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 1, Lot C 100.00 0.00 $2,342.00 13. Bobby Duty T.R. Hartin Survey A-lOSS I 6925 Crane Road Dawn King Add. N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 1, Lot B 100.00 0.00 $2,342.00 III 14. Hillard Darrough T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS 6929 Crane Road Dawn King Add. N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 1, Lot A 80.00 0.00 $1,873.60 I 15. Hark Langley T.K. Hartin Survey A-I05S 3713 Katrine Dawn King Add. N.R.H., TX 76180 Block 1, Lot 6A 77 . 19 0.00 $1,807.79 I Vacant 16. Esther Evans T.K. Hartin Survey A-I05S 6800 Crane Road Three E Ranch I N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 1, Lot 1 197 . 19 0.00 $4,618.19 17. Roy Edwards T.K. Hartin Survey A-I05S I 6816 Crane Road Tr. 3B!A N.R.H., Texas 76180 16S. 15 0.00 $3,867.81 I 18. Bill Nelms T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS 6818 Crane Road Nelms Add. N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 1, Lot 1 99.92 0.00 $2,340.13 Vacant I 19. Stanley Tatervich T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS 6820 Crane Road Tr . 3D I N.R.H., Texas 76180 199.53 0.00 $4,672.99 , Page 2 I I -. CRANE ROAD SANITARY SEVER IMPROVEMENTS City of North Richland Hills, Texas I ASS E S SHE N T R 0 L L Revised Hay 6, 1991 I UNIT PROPERTY OVNER PROPERTY FRONT APPARENT ASSESSHT NO. AND ADDRESS DESCRIPTION FOOTAGE CREDITS LESS CR. I * * * CRANE R 0 A D * * * I 20. Keith Anderson T.R. Hartin Survey A-IOS5 401 Marseille Dr. Tr. 3D3 Hurst, TX 76054 100.00 0.00 $2,342.00 I 21. Edward Smith T.K. Hartin Survey A-I055 6904 Crane Road Tidwell Add. N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 1, Lot 2 99.94 0.00 $2,340.59 I 22. Peter Hefley T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS 6908 Crane Road Tidwell Add. I N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 1, Lot 1 99.87 0.00 $2,338.96 23. Red Bud Capital T.K. Hartin Survey A-1055 . 690 E. Lamar Suite 580 Tr. 3Q1 Arlington, TI 76011 Vacant 100.00 0.00 $2,342.00 24. Red Bud Capital T.K. Hartin Survey A-I055 I 690 E. Lamar Suite 580 Tr. 38 Arlington, TX 76011 Vacant 100.00 0.00 $2,342.00 I 25. Red Bud Capital T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS 690 E. Lamar Suite 580 Tr. 3M Arlington, TX 76011 Vacant 100.00 0.00 $2,342.00 I 26. Red Bud Capital T.R. Hartin Survey A-l055 690 E. Lamar Suite 580 Tr. 3Z Arlington, TI 76011 Vacant 100.00 0.00 $2,342.00 I 27. Red Bud Capital T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS 690 E. Lamar Suite 580 Tr . 3K I Arlington, TX 76011 Vacant 100.00 0.00 $2,342.00 28. Red Bud Capital T.R. Hartin Survey A-lOSS I 690 E. Lamar Suite 580 Tr. 3 Arlington, TX 76011 Vacant 203.71 0.00 $4,770.89 I TOTAL FRONT FOOTAGE 3,347.43 , TOTAL ESTIM. PROJECT COST $109,150.80 TOTAL ASSESSHENT COST $78,385.23 ASSESSMENT COST PER LINEAR FRONT FOOTAGE $23.42 I Page 3 s{j ^ Lffi ÆL TR. 3K .5 Ac C M ~ ^ TR, 3Q ~ ~ TR, 3Z 1,64 Ac D & ~ ^ TR.3H ~ ~ .5 Ac 5 & ^ TR,3H ~ .5 Ac I' It I I I I I I I . I I I I I I I {' I TR.2V 1 Ac (( ~ r2 ) , ADMUNDSON NPT~ SPT~ TR.2F' 1.35 Ac TR.2\1 .6 Ac flJô 4~ 3~ ~ 2& T2Rþ o 1& s TR.8J ^ 1 AC~ 2 TR.8D ~ Ð.... 1.4 AC~ TR.SC 2.45 Ac \ 7 I ~ TR. 3 ^ TR,3Ql ~ .5 Ac SCALE. 1·=200' 1 TR.3U ~ ~ THREE E RANCH ( 42076) Q~ 11 ct CJ Q! W Z <[ Q! U III. laID IIIIT.' IEWEI "1'EllEnI ASSESSIEIIT - ROLL SHEET NO. 1 Of" 1 TR.3B1B I I I I I I I I I CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: Public Works/utilities Public Hearing on Crane Road Sanitary Sewer Subject: Improvements Assessments Council Meeting Date: 5/13/91 Agenda Number: GN 91-70 In response to a petition for sewer service from some of the Crane Road residents, staff presented a budget to Council. On January 28, 1991, Council authorized a budget of $85,000 for this project (PW 91-05) with the assumption it would be an assessment project. The plans are complete and an assessment roll has been developed. The public hearing date was set by Council at the April 22nd meeting (GN 91-55). All notices to the owners of the 28 properties adjacent to the section of Crane Road where the improvements are to be made have been mailed in accordance with the law. Advertisement of the proposed assessment rates and public hearing occurred in a local newspaper on April 25th, May 2nd and May 9th. Staff recommends the public hearing be opened and the consultant conducting the Enhancement study be introduced. After the Enhancement Study has been presented, interested property owners should be given an opportunity to speak. I I I I I I I I I Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operatin Budget Other liLA- Finance Review Acct. Number N / A Sufficient Funds Available I nt Head Signature CITY COUNCIL ACTION ITEM IJj ¡( 11 /~ City Manager , Finance Director Pa e 1 of 1 I I I I I ~. I CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: Public Works Closlng Hearlng and LeVYlng Assessments tor Subject: Sanitary Sewer Improvements on Crane Road - Ordlnance No. 1734 Council Meeting Date: 5/13/91 Agenda Number: GN 91-71 This ordinance closes the public hearing and levies the assessments for the cost of sanitary sewer improvements on Crane Road from Amundson Road south to approximately 300 feet north of South Crest Drive. The assessment roll and location map are attached. The Enhancement Study for the subject project authorized by Council on March 25th has been completed. A summary table with the consultant's transmittal letter is attached ~ediately behind the cover sheet. Those properties shown to receive less enhancement from the project than they are proposed to be assessed are marked with an asterisk. The City Attorney advises that these assessments should be revised per the Enhancement Study as part of the motion to approve Ordinance No. 1734. Recormnendation: It is recormnended that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1734. Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operating Budget Other Finance Review Acct. Number N/ A Sufficient Funds Available N/A WI ¡fc~Z~ CITY COUNCIL ACTION ITEM . Finance Director Pa e 1 of 1 I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I f' I APPRAISAL CONSULTATION GROUP 3003 Carlisle Street, Suite 112 Dallas, Texas 75204 (214) 979-0060 May 7, 1991 Mr. Mark D. Bradley Right-of-Way Agent City of North Richland Hills 7301 N. E. Loop 820 North Richland Hills, Texas 76180 RE: Enhancement Study of the proposed Crane Road Sanitary Sewer Improvements and the Valley Park Estates Se\ver Extension, in North Richland Hills, Texas. Dear Mr. Bradley: We have finished our Evaluation Enhancement Study of the aforementioned proposed sanitary sewer projects. Enclosed is a copy of the preliminary assessment rolls for these projects. Respectfully submitted, APPRAISAL CONSULTATION GROUP ~ /f!. Dennis W. Gruel e, MAl, SRP A I CRANE ROAD SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS Ie City of North Richland Hills, Texas Results of Enhancement Study I PRELIMINARY I Parcel Property Owner Property Front Enhancement 0 I No. and Address Description Footage Assessment Assessment * I 1 Dee Goodson T.K. Martin Survey A-1055 6801 Crane Road Tr. 8D1 N.R.H., Texas 76180 80.05 $1,874.77 $1,874.77 \2 Joe Coulson T.K. Martin Survey A-I0SS 680S Crane Road Coulson Add. $O~ I N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 1, Lot 1R 70.97 $1,662.12 I 3 David A. Alexander T.K. Martin Survey A-105S 6809 Crane Road Tr.8D N.R.H., Texas 76180 292.00 $6,838.64 $6,838.64 __4 David Saurerwein T.K. Martin Survey A-lOSS 6821 Crane Road Tr. 8J N.R.H., Texas 76180 179.83 $4,211.62 $4,211.62 5 David Saurerwein T.K. Martin Survey A-lOSS 6821 Crane Road Coulson Add. , N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 1, Lot 2 13.29 $311.25 $O~ I 6 Franklin Hobbs T.K. Martin Survey A-lOSS 6829 Crane Road Dawn King Add. N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 1, Lot 1 145.29 $3,402.69 $3,402.69 I 7 George Wooley T.K. Martin Survey A-lOSS 6901 Crane Road Dawn King Add. I N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 1, Lot 2 143.50 $3,360.77 $3,360.77 I 8 Christie Cox T.K. Martin Survey A-1055 6905 Crane Road Dawn King Add. N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 1, Lot 3 100.00 $2,342.00 $2,342.00 I 9 Christie Cox T.K. Martin Survey A-I0S5 f 6905 Crane Road Dawn King Add. N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 1, Lot 4 100.00 $2,342.00 $2,342.00 I I I Parcel Property Owner Property Front Enhancement 0 ero. and Address Description Footage Assessment Assessment * I T.K. Martin Survey A-1055 10 Ronald Rushing I 6913 Crane Road Dawn King Add. N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 1, Lot 5 100.00 $2,342.00 $2,342.00 I 11 Gary Childers T.K. Martin Survey A-1055 6917 Crane Road Dawn King Add. N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 1, Lot D 100.00 $2,342.00 $2,342.00 I 12 Joseph Crites T.K. Martin Survey A-1055 6921 Crane Road Dawn King Add. I N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 1, Lot C 100.00 $2,342.00 $2,342.00 13 Bobby Duty T.K. Martin Survey A-1055 I 6925 Crane Road Dawn King Add. N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 1, Lot B 100.00 $2,342.00 $2,342.00 I 14 Hillard Darrough T.K. Martin Survey A-I0S5 6929 Crane Road Dawn King Add. -- N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 1, Lot A 80.00 $1,873.60 $1,873.60 Mark Langley T.K. Martin Survey A-105S 15 I 3713 Katrine Dawn King Add. N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 1, Lot 6A 77.19 $1,807.79 $1,807.79 I 16 Esther Evans T.K. Martin Survey A-l055 6800 Crane Road Three E Ranch N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 1, Lot 1 197.19 $4,618.19 $4,618.19 I 17 Roy Edwards T.K. Martin Survey A-lOSS 6816 Crane Road Tr. 3B1A I N.R.H., Texas 76180 165.15 $3,867.81 $3,867.81 18 Bill Nelms T.K. Martin Survey A-1055 I 6818 Crane Road Nelms Add. N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 1, Lot 1 99.92 $2,340.13 $2,340.13 I 19 Stanley Tatervich T.K. Martin Survey A-I0S5 6820 Crane Road Tr. 3D '0 N.R.H., Texas 76180 199.53 $4,672.99 $4,672.99 Keith Anderson T.K. Martin Survey A-lOS5 401 Marseille Dr. Tr. 3D3 Hurst, Texas 76054 100.00 $2,342.00 $2,342.00 I ------- ------ I Itt~~l Property Owner Property Front Enhancement ( and Address Description Footage Assessment Assessment * I 21 Edward Smith T.K Martin Survey A-lOSS I 6904 Crane Road Tidwell Add. N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 1, Lot 2 99.94 $2,340.59 $2,340.59 I 22 Peter Hefley T.K. Martin Survey A-lOSS 6908 Crane Road Tidwell Add. N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 1, Lot 1 99.87 $2,338.96 $2,338.96 I 23 Red Bud Capital T.K. Martin Survey A-lOSS 690 E. Lamar Suite 580 Tr. 3Q1 I Arlington, Texas 76011 100.00 $2,342.00 $2,342.00 I 24 Red Bud Capital T.K. Martin Survey A-lOSS 690 E. Lamar Suite 580 Tr. 3H Arlington, Texas 76011 100.00 $2,342.00 $2,342.00 I 25 Red Bud Capital T.K Martin Survey A-lOSS 690 E. Lamar Suite 580 Tr. 3M -- Arlington, Texas 76011 100.00 $2,342.00 $2,342.00 26 Red Bud Capital T.K. Martin Survey A-lOSS I 690 E. Lamar Suite 580 Tr. 3Z Arlington, Texas 76011 100.00 $2,342.00 $2,342.00 I 27 Red Bud Capital T.K. Martin Survey A-I05S 690 E. Lamar Suite 580 Tr. 3K Arlington, Texas 76011 100.00 $2,342.00 $2,342.00 I 28 Red Bud Capital T.K. Martin Survey A-lOSS I 690 E. Lamar Suite 580 Tr.3 Arlington, Texas 76011 203.71 $4,770.89 $4,770.89 I 3,347.43 $78,396.81 $76,423.44 I * Either lessor of Assessment or Enhancement I i' I I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I ORDINANCE NO. 1734 ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR A PORTION OF THE COST OF IMPROVING A PORTION OF THE FOLLOWING STREET: CRANE ROAD FROM AMUNDSON ROAD SOUTH TO APPROXIMATELY 300 FEET NORTH OF SOUTH CREST DRIVE IN THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS; FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTIES AND THE OWNERS THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE THEREOF; RESERVING UNTO THE CITY COUNCIL THE RIGHT TO ALLOW CREDITS REDUCING THE AMOUNT OF THE RESPECTIVE ASSESSMENT TO THE EXTENT OF ANY CREDIT GRANTED; DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY TO ENGROSS AND ENROLL THE ORDINANCE BY COPYING THE CAPTION OF SAME IN THE MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, AND BY FILING THE ORDINANCE IN THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF SAID CITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of North Richland Hills, Texas has by Ordinance No. 1734, heretofore ordered that each of the hereinafter described portions of public places in the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, be improved by laying sanitary sewer main and sewer service lines on proper grade and line, and setting manholes where same ae not already so constructed, together with any necessary incidentals and appurtenances; all of said improvements to be constructed as and where shown on the plans and in strict accordance with the Plans and Specifications therefore, said portion of public places being as follows, to wit: CRANE ROAD FROM AMUNDSON ROAD SOUTH TO APPROXIMATELY 300 FEET NORTH OF SOUTH CREST DRIVE and, WHEREAS, estimates of the cost of the improvements on each such portion of public places were prepared and filed and by Ordinance No. 1734, approved and adopted by the City Council of the City, and a time and place was fixed for a hearing and the proper notice of time, place and purpose of said hearing was given and said hearing was had and held at the time and place fixed therefore, to wit, on the 13th day of May, 1991, at 7:30 p.m. o'clock, in the Council Chambers in the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, and at such hearing the following protests and objections were made, to wit: and all desiring to be heard were given full and fair opportunity to be heard, and the City Council of the City having fully considered all proper matters, is of the opinion that the said hearing should be closed and assessments should be made and levied as herein ordered: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, THAT: I. Said hearing, be and the same is hereby, closed and the said protests and objections, and any and all other protests and objections, whether herein enumerated or not, be and the same are hereby, overruled. II. The City Council, from the evidence, finds that the assessments herein levied should be made and levied against the respective parcels of property abutting upon the said portio~s of and public places and against the owners of such property, and that such assessments and charges are right and proper and are substantially in I Ie I I I I I I I ~ I I I I I I I f I Ordinance No. 1734 Page 2 proportion to the benefits to the respective parcels of property by means of the improvements in the unit for which such assessments are levied, and establish substantial justice and equality and uniformity between the respective owners of the respective properties, and between all parties concerned, considering the benefits received and burdens imposed, and further finds that in each case the abutting property assessed is specifically benefited in enhanced value to the said property by means of the said improvements in the unit upon which the particular property abuts and for which assessment is levied and charge made, in a sum in excess of the said assessment and charge made against the same by this ordinance and further finds that the apportionment of the cost of the improvements is in accordance with the law in force in this City, and the proceedings of the City heretofore had with reference to said improvements, and is in all respects valid and regular. III. There shall be, and is hereby, levied and assessed against the parcels of property hereinbelow mentioned, and against the real and true owners thereof (whether such owner be correctly named herein or not), the sums of money itemized below opposite the description of the respective parcels of property and the several amounts assessed against the same, and the owners thereof, as far as such owners are known, being as follows: (see attached charts) IV. Where more than one person, firm or corporation owns an interest in any property above described, each said person, firm or corporation shall be personally liable only for its, his or hers pro rata of the total assessment against such property in proportion as its, his or her respective interest bears to the total ownership of such property, and its, his or her respective interest in such property may be released from the assessment lien upon payment of such proportionate sum. v. The several sums above mentioned and assessed against the said parcels of property, and the owners thereof, and interest thereon at the rate of eight percent (8%) per annum, together with reasonable attorney's fees and costs of collector, if incurred are hereby declared to be and are made a lien upon the respective parcels of property against which the same are assessed, and a personal liability and charge against the real and true owners of such owners be correctly named herein or not, and the said liens shall be and constitute the first enforceable lien and claim against the property on which such assessments are levied, and shall be a first and paramount lien thereon, superior to all other liens and claims, except state and County, School District and City valorem taxes. The sums so assessed against the abutting property and the owners thereof shall be and become due and payable as follows, to wit: in five (5) equal installments, due respectively on or before thirty days (30), one (1), two (2), three (3), and four (4) years from the date of completion and acceptance of the improvements in the respective unit, and the assessments against the property abutting upon the remaining units shall I I_ I I I I I I I 1_ I I I I I I I I_ I Ordinance No. 1734 Page 3 be and become due and payable in such installments after the date of the completion and acceptance of such respective units, and shall bear interest from said date at the rate of eight percent (8%) per annum, payable annually with each installment except as to the first installment, which shall be due and payable at the maturity thereof, so that upon the completion and acceptance of the improvements in a particular unit, assessments against the property abutting upon such completed and accepted unit shall be and become due and payable in such installments, and with interest from the date of such completion and acceptance. Provided, however, that any owner shall have the right to pay the entire assessment, or any installment thereof, before maturity by payment of principal and accrued interest, and provided further that if default shall be made in the payment of any installment or principal or interest promptly as the same matures, then the entire amount of the assessment upon which such default is made shall, at the option of said City of North Richland Hills, or its assigns be and become immediately due and payable, and shall be collectible, together with reasonable attorney1s fees and costs of collection incurred, PROVIDED, however, that the City of North Richland Hills retains the right to authorize payment of the sums assessed against property abutting upon such completed and accepted unity over a period of not more than four years in equal regular installments or not less than TEN AND NO/IOO DOLLARS ($10.00) each, the first year installments to become due and payable not more than thirty days (30) after the completion and acceptance by the City of the particular unit, and PROVIDED FURTHER that such method of payment shall be authorized only in instances where the owner or owners of property abutting upon such completed and accepted unit shall have executed and delivered to the City of North Richland Hills granting a mechanic1s lien upon and conveying to the said abutting property in trust to secure the payment of said owner or owners according to the terms thereof of the sums assessed against such property. VI. If default shall be made in the payment of any assessment, collection thereof shall be enforced either by the sale of the property by the City of North Richland Hills as near as possible in the manner provided for the sale of property for the nonpayment of ad valorem taxes, or at the option of the City of North Richland Hills, or its assigns, payment said sums shall be enforced by suit in any court of competent jurisdiction or as provided in any mechanic1s or materialman1s contract as fore said, and said City shall exercise all of its lawful powers to aid in the enforcement and collection of said assessments. VII. The total amount assessed against the respective parcels of abutting property, and the owners thereof, is in accordance with proceedings of the City relating to said improvements and assessments therefore, and is less than the proportion of the cost allowed and permitted by the law in force in the City. VIII. Although the aforementioned charges have been fixed, levied and assessed in the respective amounts hereinabove stated, the City Council does hereby reserve unto itself the right to reduce the aforementioned assessments by allowing credits to certain property owners where they are currently served by the public sanitary sewer system. I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I Ordinance No. 1734 Page 4 Notwithstanding the City Council has herein reserved the right to issue credits as hereinabove provided, it shall not be required to issue such credits, and will not do so, if same would result in any inequity and/or unjust discrimination. The principal amount of each of the several assessment certificates to be issued the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, as hereinafter provided, shall be fixed and determined by deducting from the amount of any assessment, hereinabove levied such amount or amounts, if any, as may hereafter be allowed by the City Council as a credit against the respective assessments. IX. For the purpose of evidencing the several sums assessed against the respective parcels of abutting property and the owners thereof, and the time and terms of payment to aid in the enforcement and collection thereof, assignable certificates in the principal amount of the respective assessments less the amount of any respective credit allowed thereon, shall be issued by the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, upon completion and acceptance by the City of the improvements in each unit of improvement as the work in such units is completed and accepted, which certificates shall be executed by the Mayor in the name of the City and attested by the City Secretary, with the corporate seal of the City of North Richland Hills, or its assigns, and shall declare the said amounts, time and term of payment, rate of interest, and the date of completion and acceptance of the improvements abutting upon such property for which the certificate is issued, and shall contain the name of the owners, if known, description of the property by lot and block number, or front feet thereof, or such other descriptions as may otherwise identify the same; and if said property shall be owned by an estate, then the description of same as so owned shall be sufficient and no error or mistake in describing any property, or in giving the name of the owner, shall invalidate or in anyway impair such certificate, or the assessments levied. The certificates shall provide substantially that if same shall not be paid promptly upon maturity, then they shall be collectible, with reasonable attorney's fees and costs of collection, if incurred and shall provide substantially that the amounts evidenced thereby shall be paid to the City Secretary of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, who shall issue his receipt therefore, which shall be evidence of such payment on any demand for the same, and the City Secretary shall deposit the sums so received in a separate fund, and when any payment shall be made to the City Secretary, upon such certificate shall, upon presentation to him of the certificate by the holder thereof, endorse said payment thereon. If such certificate be assigned then the holder thereof shall be entitled to receive from the City Secretary the amount paid upon presentation to him of such certificate so endorsed and credited; and such endorsement and credit shall be the Secretary's Warrant for making such payment. Such payment by the Secretary shall be receipted for by the holder of such certificate in writing and by surrender thereof when the principal, together with accrued interest and all costs of collection and reasonable attorney's fees if incurred have been paid in full. Said certificate shall further recite substantially that the proceedings with reference to making the improvements have been regularly had in compliance with the law, and that all prerequisites to the fixing of the assessment lien against the I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I Ordinance No. 1734 Page 5 property described in such certificate and the personal liability of the owners thereof have been performed, and such recitals shall be prima facie evidence of all the matters receipted in such certificates, and no further proof thereof shall be required in any court. Said certificates may have coupons attached thereto in evidence of each or any of the several installments thereof, or may have coupons for each of the first four installments, leaving the main certificate to serve for the fifth installment, which coupons may be payable to the City of North Richland Hills, or its assigns may be signed with the facsimile signatures of the Mayor and City Secretary. Said certificates shall further recite that the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, shall exercise all of its lawful powers, when requested to do so, to aid in the enforcement and collection thereof, and may contain recitals substantially in accordance with the above and other additional recitals pertinent or appropriate thereto; and it shall not be necessary that the recitals be in the exact form set forth, but the substance thereof shall be sufficient. The fact that such improvements my be omitted on any portion of any of said units adjacent to any premises except from the lien of such assessments shall not in anywise invalidate, affect or impair the lien of such assessment upon other premises. X. Full power to make and levy assessments and to correct mistakes, errors, invalidities or irregularities, either in the assessments or in the certificates issued in evidence thereof, is in accordance with the law in force of this City, vested in the City. XI. All assessments levied are a personal liability and charge against the real and true owners of the premises described, notwithstanding such owners may not be named, or may be incorrectly named. XII. The assessments so levied are for the improvements in the particular unit upon which the property described abuts, and the assessments for the improvements in any units are in no way affected by the improvements or assessments in any other unit and in making assessments and in holding said hearing, the amounts assessed for improvements in anyone unit have been in nowise connected with the improvements or the assessments therefore in any other unit. XIII. The assessments levied are made and levied under and by virtue of the terms, powers and provisions of an Act passed at the First Called Session of the Seventieth and Seventy-first Legislature of the State of Texas, and known as Chapters 149 and 1, respectively, of the Acts of said Sessions, now being shown as Title 13, Chapter 402, Subchapter D, of the Texas Local Government Code. I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I Ordinance No. 1734 Page 6 XIV. The City Secretary is hereby directed to engross and enroll this ordinance by copying the caption of same in the Minute Book of the City Council of North Richland Hills, Texas, and by filing the complete ordinance in the appropriate Ordinance Records of said City. xv . This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect from and after the date of its passage and it is so ordained. PASSED AND APPROVED this 13th day of May, 1991. Tommy Brown, Mayor ATTEST: Jeanette Rewis, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: Rex McEntire, Attorney for the City I CRANE ROAD SANITARY SEVER IMPROVEMENTS Ie City of North Richland Hills, Texas RATE I ASS E SSM E N T R 0 L L $23.42 I Revised Hay 6, 1991 UNIT PROPERTY OVNER PROPERTY FRONT APPARENT ASSESSHT I NO. AND ADDRESS DESCRIPTION FOOTAGE CREDITS LESS CR. * * * CRANE R 0 A D * * * I 1. Dee Goodson T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS 6801 Crane Road Tr. 801 I N.R.H., Texas 76180 Vol. 10206, Pg. 197 80.05 0.00 $1,874.77 2. Joe Coulson T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS 6805 Crane Road Coulson Add. I N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 1, Lot lR 70.97 0.00 $1,662.12 3. David A. Alexander T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS I 6809 Crane Road Tr. 80 N.R.H., Texas 76180 Vol. 10004, Pg. 1868 292.00 0.00 $6,838.64 4. David Saurerwein T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS Ie 6821 Crane Road Tr. 8J N.R.H., Texas 76180 Vacant 179.83 0.00 $4,211.62 I 5. David Saurerwein T.K. Hartin Survey A-I055 6821 Crane Road Coulson Add. N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 1, Lot 2 13.29 0.00 $311.25 I 6. Franklin Hobbs T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS 6829 Crane Road Dawn King Add. N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 1, Lot 1 145.29 0.00 $3,402.69 I 7. George Vooley T.R. Hartin Survey A-lOSS 6901 Crane Road Dawn King Add. I N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 1, Lot 2 . 143.50 0.00 $3,360.77 8. Christie Cox T.K. Hartin Survey A-I055 I 6905 Crane Road Dawn King Add. N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 1, Lot 3 100.00 0.00 $2,342.00 9. Christie Cox T.K. Hartin Survey A-IOS5 I 690S Crane Road Dawn King Add. N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 1, Lot 4 100.00 0.00 $2,342.00 Vacant I 10. Ronald Rushing T.R. Hartin Survey A-I05S Ie 6913 Crane Road Dawn King Add. N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 1, Lot 5 100.00 0.00 $2,342.00 Page 1 I I Ie CRANE ROAD SANITARY SEVER IMPROVEMENTS City of North Richland Hills, Texas I ASS E S SHE N T R 0 L L I Revised Hay 6, 1991 UNIT PROPERTY OVNER PROPERTY FRONT APPARENT ASSESSHT I NO. AND ADDRESS DESCRIPTION FOOTAGE CREDITS LESS CR. * * * CRANE R 0 A D * * * I 11. Gary Childers T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS 6917 Crane Road Dawn King Add. I N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 1, Lot D 100.00 0.00 $2,342.00 12. Joseph Crites T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS 6921 Crane Road Dawn King Add. I N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 1, Lot C 100.00 0.00 $2,342.00 13. Bobby Duty T.K. Martin Survey A-lOSS I 6925 Crane Road Dawn King Add. N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 1, Lot B 100.00 0.00 $2,342.00 Ie 14. Hillard Darrough T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS 6929 Crane Road Dawn King Add. N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 1, Lot A 80.00 0.00 $1,873.60 I 15. Hark Langley T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS 3713 Katrine Dawn King Add. N.R.H., TX 76180 Block 1, Lot 6A 77 . 19 0.00 $1,807.79 I Vacant 16. Esther Evans T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS I 6800 Crane Road Three E Ranch N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 1, Lot 1 197.19 0.00 $4,618.19 17. Roy Edwards T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS I 6816 Crane Road Tr. 3BIA N.R.B., Texas 76180 165.15 0.00 $3,867.81 I 18. Bill Nelms T.K. Martin Survey A-lOSS 6818 Crane Road Nelms Add. N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 1, Lot 1 99.92 0.00 $2,340.13 Vacant I 19. Stanley Tatervich T.K. Hartin Survey A-I055 6820 Crane Road Tr. 3D I N.R.H., Texas 76180 199.53 0.00 $4,672.99 Ie Page 2 I I Ie CRANE ROAD SANITARY SEVER IMPROVEMENTS City of North Richland Hills, Texas I ASS E S SHE N T R 0 L L Revised Hay 6, 1991 I UNIT PROPERTY OWER PROPERTY FRONT APPARENT ASSESSHT I NO. AND ADDRESS DESCRIPTION FOOTAGE CREDITS LESS CR. * * * CRANE R 0 A D * * * I 20. Keith Anderson T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS 401 Marseille Dr. Tr. 3D3 Hurst, TX 760S4 100.00 0.00 $2,342.00 I 21. Edward Smith T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS 6904 Crane Road Tidwell Add. I N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 1, Lot 2 99.94 0.00 $2,340.59 22. Peter Hefley T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS 6908 Crane Road Tidwell Add. I N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 1, Lot 1 99.87 0.00 $2,338.96 23. Red Bud Capital T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS -- 690 E. Lamar Suite 580 Tr. 3Q1 Arlington, TX 76011 Vacant 100.00 0.00 $2,342.00 24. Red Bud Capital T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS I 690 E. Lamar Suite 580 Tr. 38 Arlington, TX 76011 Vacant 100.00 0.00 $2,342.00 I 25. Red Bud Capital T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS 690 E. Lamar Suite 580 Tr. 3M Arlington, TX 76011 Vacant 100.00 0.00 $2,342.00 I 26. Red Bud Capital T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS 690 E. Lamar Suite 580 Tr. 3Z Arlington, TX 76011 Vacant 100.00 0.00 $2,342.00 I 27. Red Bud Capital T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS 690 E. Lamar Suite 580 Tr. 3K I Arlington, TX 76011 Vacant 100.00 0.00 $2,342.00 28. Red Bud Capital T.K. Martin Survey A-lOSS I 690 E. Lamar Suite 580 Tr. 3 Arlington, TX 76011 Vacant 203.71 0.00 $4,770.89 I TOTAL FRONT FOOTAGE 3,347.43 Ie TOTAL ESTIH. PROJECT COST $109,150.80 TOTAL ASSESSMENT COST $78,385.23 ASSESSMENT COST PER LINEAR FRONT FOOTAGE $23.42 I Page 3 ø'i) ^ ~ !Th TR. 31( ^ .S Ac C ~ ~ ^ TIt 3Q ~ ~ TR, 3Z 1,64 Ac D Lfh ~ ^ TR,3H ~ ~ .S Ac S ~ ^ TR,3H ~ .S Ac I' Ie I I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I TR.2V 1 Ac (( ~ t2 ) , ADMUNDSDN NPT~ SPT& TR.2F 1.35 Ac TR.2'W .6 Ac ~ 4& 3~ ~ 2& T2Rþ D 1& s \ 7 I A TR. 3 ~ TR.3Ql ~ .S Ac SCALE. 1-=200' 1 TR,8J & ~ 1 Ac 4 2 ~ TR.8D & ~ 1.~ At 3 THREE E RANCH Q~ 11 ( 42076) < t:1 IIAIE 1111 ~ w TR.3B1B I lIlT IIY IEWEI _IOIBlElTI z ex: ASSESSIEIT-- ROLL TR.St ~ u 2.45 Ac SHEET NO. 1 OF" 1 I I ~eDepartment: I Subject: I I I CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Public Works Determlning the Necesslty for Sanltary Sewer Improvements in Valley Park Estates - Ordinance No. 173~genda Number: GN 91-72 Council Meeting Date: 5/13/91 The attached ordinance determines the necessity for the subject improvements in Valley Park Estates Addition which includes sewer main extensions up Valleyview Drive, Parkway Avenue, and the southern most portion of Crane Road. Attached to Ordinance No. 1733 is the assessment roll. The second, third, and fourth columns indicate the property owners by name, property description and the amount of frontage in Valley Park Estates Addition on Valleyview Drive, Parkway Avenue and the southern most poriton of Crane Road. The next column, "Apparent Credits", indicates the credit received by the property owner due to already being tied onto a public sewer adjacent to the property. The last column is the front footage times the assessment rate ($23.72 per front foot) minus the apparent credits. The staff and City Engineer will be available in Pre-Council to answer any questions. Recommendation: I It is recommended that the city Council approve Ordinance No. 1733. I Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operatin Budget Other Finance Review Acct. Number &L Sufficient Funds Available ~ f~fÆ/~ n Head Signat re City Manager CITY COUNCIL ACTION ITEM . Finance Director Pa e 1 of I Ie I I I I I I I -- I I I I I I I Ie I ORDINANCE NO. 1733 AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM ON A PORTION OF THE FOLLOWING STREET: VALLEY PARK ESTATES ADDITION ON VALLEYVIEW DRIVE, PARKWAY AVENUE, AND THE SOUTHERN MOST PORTION OF CRANE ROAD IN THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING ITS EXECUTION; MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING THE INDEBTEDNESS THEREBY INCURRED; MAKING PROVISIONS FOR THE LEVYING OF ASSESSMENTS AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTIES AND THE OWNERS THEREFORE FOR A PART OF THE COST OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS; PROVIDING FOR METHODS OF PAYMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS; DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FILE A NOTICE OF THE ADOPTION OF THIS ORDINANCE WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS, DECLARING THAT THIS ORDINANCE AND ALL SUBSEQUENT PROCEEDINGS RELATIVE TO SAID SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS ARE AND SHALL BE PURSUANT TO TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, TITLE 13, CHAPTER 402, SUBCHAPTER D; DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY TO ENGROSS AND ENROLL THIS ORDINANCE BY COPYING THE CAPTION OF SAME IN THE MINUTE BOOK OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND BY FILING THE COMPLETE ORDINANCE IN THE APPROPRIATE ORDINANCE RECORD OF THIS CITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City Engineer for the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, has prepared plans and specifications for the improvement of the hereinafter described portions of sanitary sewer in the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, and same having been examined by the City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, and found to be in all matters and things proper; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, THAT: I. There exists a public necessity for the improvement of the hereinafter described portions of sanitary sewer in the City of North Richland Hills, that, to wit: (See attached charts.) II. Each unit above described shall be and constitute a separate and independent unit of improvements and the assessments herein provided for shall be made for the improvements in each units according to the cost of the improvements in that unit and according to the benefits arising from the improvements in that unit. III. The hereinafter described plans and specifications are hereby approved and adopted. I Ie I I I I I I I ~ I I I I I I I f I Ordinance NO. 1733 Page 2 IV. Each of the above described portions of sanitary sewer in the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, shall be improved by laying sanitary sewer main and laying sanitary sewer service line stub outs on proper grade and line, and setting manholes where same are not already so constructed, together with any any necessary incidentals and appurtenances; all of said improvements to be constructed as and where shown on the plans in strict accordance with the plans and specifications therefore. v. After bids have been advertised as required by law, and the bid found to be the lowest and best bid for the construction of said improvements, the work of constructing said improvements and contract therefore shall be awarded for the prices stated in the proposal of said company as recorded and recommended by the City's Engineer, which said report and recommendation shall be on file with the City, the Mayor and City Secretary are hereby directed to execute the said contract in the name of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, and to impress the corporate seal of the City thereon, the said contract embracing, among other things the prices for the work. VI. To provide for the payment of the indebtedness incurred by the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, by said contract, there is hereby appropriated out of available funds and current revenues of the City, an amount sufficient to pay said indebtedness so incurred. VII. The cost of said improvements as herein defined shall be paid for as follows, to wit: (a) Valley Park Estates Addition on Valleyview Drive, Parkway Avenue, and the southern most portion of Crane Road in the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, the property abutting on that portion of the street to receive sanitary sewer improvements and the real and true owners thereof shall pay for these improvements at the appropriate rate of (see attached charts) linear front foot for all property fronting on said portion of street which in no way exceeds nine-tenths (9/10ths) of the estimated costs of the sanitary sewer improvements (b) The City of North Richland Hills shall pay all of the remainder of the cost of said improvements after deducting the amounts herein specified to be paid by the abutting properties and the real and true owners thereof as set out above in subsection (a). The amounts payable by the abutting properties and the real and true owners thereof shall be assessed against such properties and the real and true owners thereof shall constitute a first and prior lien upon such properties and a personal liability of the real and true owners thereof, and shall be payable as follows, to wit: I Ie I I I I I I I ~ I I I I I I I f I Ordinance No. 1733 Page 3 When the improvements are completed and accepted by the City on a particular unit, the same assessed against property abutting upon such completed and accepted unit shall be and become payable in five (5) equal installments, due respectively on or before thirty (30) days, one (1), two (2), three (3), and four (4) years from the date of such completion and acceptance, and the assessments against the property abutting upon the remaining units shall be and become due and payable in installments after the date of completion and acceptance of such respective unit. The entire amount assessed against the particular parcels of property shall bear interest from the date of such completion and acceptance of the improvements on the unit upon which the particular property abuts at the rate of eight percent (8%) per annum, payable annually except as to interest on the first installment, which shall be due and payable on the date said installment matures, provided that any owner shall have the right to pay any and all such installments at any time before maturity by paying principal, with interest accrued to the date of payment, and further provided if default be made in the payment of any installment promptly as the same matures, then at the option of the City of North Richland Hills or its assigns, the entire amount of the assessment upon which default is made shall be and become immediately due and payable; but it is specifically provided that no assessment shall in any case be made against any property or any owner thereof in excess of the special benefits to property in the enhanced value thereof by means of said improvements in the unit upon which the particular property abuts, as ascertained at the hearing provided by law in force in the City, nor shall any assessment be made in any case until after notice and hearing as provided by law. Said assessments against the respective lots and parcels of property and owners thereof shall be evidenced by certificates of special assessment which shall be executed in the name of the City of North Richland Hills, provided, however, that the City of North Richland Hills retains the right to authorize payment of the sums assessed against property abutting upon such completed and accepted unit in a period of not more than four (4) years in equal regular installments or not less than TEN AND NO/100 DOLLARS each, the first of such installments to become due and payable not more than thirty (30) days after the completion and acceptance by the City of the particular unit, PROVIDED FURTHER, that such method of payments shall be authorized only in instances where the owner or owners of property abutting upon such completed and accepted unit shall have executed and delivered to the City of North Richland Hills, a lawful, valid and binding note and mechanic's and materialman's contract upon forms supplied by the City granting a mechanic's lien upon and conveying the said owner or owners according to the terms thereof of the sums assessed against such property. VIII. The assessments against the respective lots and parcels of property and the owners thereof may be evidence by certificates of special assessment, which shall be executed in the name of the City by the Mayor of said City, and the City Secretary shall attest the same and impress the corporate seal of the City thereon, and which may have attached thereto coupons in evidence of the several installments, which the assessment is payable, which certificates I Ie I I I I I I I ~ I I I I I I I f I Ordinance No. 1733 Page 4 shall be issued to the City of North Richland Hills, shall recite the terms and time of payment, the amount of assessment, the description of the property, and the name of the owners, as far as known, and shall contain such other recitals as may be pertinent thereto, and shall further recite substantially that all proceedings with reference to the making of such improvements have been regularly had in compliance with the law, and the prerequisites to the fixing of the assessment lien against the property described in said certificates and the personal liability of the owners thereof, have been regularly had, done and performed, and such recitals shall be prima facie evidence of the matters so recited, and no further proof thereof shall be required in court, and the certificates shall provide substantially that if default be made in the payment of any installment promptly as the same matures, then, at the option of the City of North Richland Hills, or its assigns, the entire amount of the assessment shall be and become immediately due and payable, together with reasonable attorney's fees and costs of collection, if incurred, all of which, as well as the principal and interest on the assessment, shall be first and prior lien against the property, superior to all other liens and claims except state, County, School District, and City ad valorem taxes. No error or mistake in naming any owner or in describing any property or any other matter or thing, shall invalidate any assessment or any certificate issued in evidence thereof, and the omission of improvements on any particular unit or in front of any property except by law from the lien of special assessment for sanitary sewer improvements shall not invalidate any assessment levied. The certificates referred to need not contain recitals in exactly the words above provided for, the substance thereof shall suffice, and they may contain other additional recitals pertinent thereto. IX. The City Engineer of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, be and he is hereby ordered and directed to file with the City Council estimate of cost of such improvements in each unit. x. The City Secretary is directed to prepare, sign and file with the County Clerk of Tarrant County, Texas, a notice in accordance with the provisions of Texas Local Government Code, Title 13, Chapter 402, Subchapter D and amendments thereto. XI. The improvements provided for herein shall be made and constructed, notice give, hearing held and assessments levied and all proceedings taken and had in accordance with and under the terms of the powers and provisions of an Act passed at the First Called Sessions of the Seventieth and Seventy-first legislature of the state of Texas, and knows as Chapters 149 and 1, respectively, of the Acts of said Sessions, now being shown as Title 13, Chapter 402, Subchapter D, of the Texas Local Government Code, and under which law these proceedings are taken and had. I Ie I I I I I I I ~ I I I I I I I f I Ordinance No. 1733 Page 5 XII. The City Secretary is hereby directed to engross and enroll this ordinance by copying the caption of same in the Minute Book of the City Council and by filing the complete Ordinance in the appropriate Ordinance Records of the City. XIII. This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect from and after the date of its passage and it is so ordered. PASSED AND APPROVED this 13th day of May, 1991. Tommy Brown, Mayor ATTEST: Jeanette Rewis, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: Rex McEntire, Attorney for the City I Ie I I I I I I I -- I I I I I I I {' I UNIT NO. PROPERTY OVNER AND ADDRESS VALLEY PARK ESTATES SEVER EXTENSION City of North Richland Hills, Texas ASS E S SHE N T R 0 L L Revised Hay 6, 1991 PROPERTY DESCRIPTION RATE $23.72 FRONT APPARENT ASSESSHT FOOTAGE CREDITS LESS CR. * * * V ALL E Y 1. James Sexton 8913 Hartin Dr. N.R.H., Texas 76180 2. Frank Knight 909 Sharpshire Grand Prairie, TX 75050 3. J.V. Yard 6525 Crane Road N.R.R., Texas 76180 4. Doris Foster 6500 Crane Rd. N.R.R., Texas 76180 5. H. Lynn Gee 6S04 Crane NRH, Texas 76180 6. Villis Jackson 6512 Crane Road N.R.H., Texas 76180 7. Mabel Matthews P.O. Box 1404 Hurst, TX 76053 8. Harvin Hunt 6S20 Crane Road N.R.H., Texas 76180 9. Frank Veigel 6521 Parkway N.R.H., Texas 76180 10. Dennis H. Hansen 6517 Parkway N.R.H., Texas 76180 Page 1 PAR K EST ATE S T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS Sexton Addn. Block 1, Lot 1 131.31 T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS Sexton Addn. Block 1, Lot 3 259.94 6S13 Crane Road T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS Tr. 7B 120.00 T.K. Martin Survey A-lOSS Valley Park Estates Block 1, Lot 1 88.00 T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS Valley Park Estates Block 1, Lot 2 88.00 Vol. 10002, Pg. 1028 T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS Valley Park Estates Block 1, Lot 3R 176.00 T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS Valley Park Estates Block 1, Lot S 88.00 Vacant T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS Valley Park Estates Block 1, Lot 6 88.00 T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS Valley Park Estates Block 1, Lot 7 88.00 T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS Valley Park Estates Block 1, Lot 8 88.00 Vol. 10223, Pg. 768 * * * 0.00 $3,114.67 0.00 $6,165.78 0.00 $2,846.40 0.00 $2,087.36 0.00 $2,087.36 0.00 $4,174.72 0.00 $2,087.36 0.00 $2,087.36 0.00 $2,087.36 0.00 $2,087.36 I I. I I I I I I I -- I I I I I I I {' I UNIT PROPERTY OWNER NO. AND ADDRESS * * * 11. Steven Bayuk 6S13 Parkway N.R.H., Texas 76180 12. Austin Pempsell 6509 Parkway N.R.H., Texas 76180 13. Richard Lockwood 6505 Parkway N.R.H., Texas 76180 14. Siefu Chow 733 Voodcrest Dr. Hurst, TX 76053 15. R. Hlinko 412 Blue Jay Ct. Bedford, TX 76021 16. R. Hlinko 412 Blue Jay Ct. Bedford, TX 76021 17. R. Hlinko 412 Blue Jay Ct. Bedford, TX 76021 18. Claudia Thompson 6S12 Parkway N.R.H., Texas 76180 19. Paul Cook 6S16 Parkway N.R.H., Texas 76180 Page 2 VALLEY PARK ESTATES SEVER EXTENSION City of North Richland Hills, Texas ASS E S SHE N T R 0 L L Revised Hay 6, 1991 PROPERTY DESCRIPTION FRONT APPARENT ASSESSHT FOOTAGE CREDITS LESS CR. VALLEY PAR K EST ATE S T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS Valley Park Estates Block 1, Lot 9 88.00 T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS Valley Park Estates Block 1, Lot 10 88.00 T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS Valley Park Estates Block 1, Lot 11 88.00 T.R. Hartin Survey A-lOSS Valley Park Estates Block 1, Lot 12 88.00 Vacant T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS Valley Park Estates Block 2, Lot 1 88.00 Vacant T.R. Hartin Survey A-10S5 Valley Park Estates Block 2, Lot 2 88.00 Vacant T.R. Hartin Survey A-lOSS Valley Park Estates Block 2, Lot 3 88.00 Vacant T.R. Hartin Survey A-lOSS Valley Park Estates Block 2, Lot 4 88.00 T.R. Hartin Survey A-I055 Valley Park Estates Block 2, Lot 5 88.00 * 0.00 $2,087.36 0.00 $2,087.36 0.00 $2,087.36 0.00 $2,087.36 0.00 $2,087.36 0.00 $2,087.36 0.00 $2,087.36 0.00 $2,087.36 0.00 $2,087.36 I I. VALLEY PARK ESTATES SEVER EXTENSION City of North Rlchland Hills, Texas I ASS E S SHE N T R 0 L L Revised Hay 6, 1991 I PROPERTY OVNER PROPERTY FRONT APPARENT ASSESSHT UNIT I NO. AND ADDRESS DESCRIPTION FOOTAGE CREDITS LESS CR. * * * VALLEY PAR K EST A"T E S * I 20. Gary Vatson T.K. Hartin Survey A-I055 6520 Parkway Valley Park Estates N.R.B., Texas 76180 Block 2, Lot 6 88.00 0.00 $2,087.36 I 21. Gary Vatson T.R. Martin Survey A-I055 6520 Parkway Valley Park Estates I N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 2, Lot 7 88.00 0.00 $2,087.36 Vacant 22. Robert Curry T.R. Hartin Survey A-lOSS I 6336 Sunnybrook Valley Park Estates Vatauga, TX 76148 Block 2, Lot 8 88.00 0.00 $2,087.36 6517 Valleyview Dr. -- 23. Robert Curry T.R. Hartin Survey A-IOS5 6336 Sunnybrook Valley Park Estates I Vatauga, TX 76148 Block 2, Lot 9 88.00 0.00 $2,087.36 Vacant 24. R. Hlinko T.R. Hartin Survey A-lOSS I 412 Blue Jay Ct. Valley Park Estates Bedford, TX 76021 Block 2, Lot 10 88.00 0.00 $2,087.36 Vacant I 2S. R. Hlinko T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS 412 Blue Jay Ct. Valley Park Estates Bedford, TX 76021 Block 2, Lot 11 88.00 0.00 $2,087.36 I Vacant 26. R. Hlinko T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS I 412 Blue Jay Ct. Valley Park Estates Bedford, TX 76021 Block 2, Lot 12 88.00 0.00 $2,087.36 Vacant I 27. Clark Freeby T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS 6600 Crane Rd. Valley Park Estates N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 3, Lot 1 85.00 0.00 $2,016.20 I Vacant {' 28. Clark Freeby T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS 6600 Crane Rd. Valley Park Estates N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 3, Lot 2 85.00 0.00 $2,016.20 Vacant I Page 3 I I . . I I I I I I I -- I I I I I I I {' I UNIT PROPERTY OVNER NO. AND ADDRESS * * * 29. John Smith 9017 Valleyview N.R.R., Texas 76180 30. Carol Patterson 9021 Valleyview N.R.R., Texas 76180 31. David A. Vatson 501 Emerson Euless, TX 76039 32. David A. Vatson 501 Emerson Euless, TX 76039 33. Darwin T. Vatson, Jr. 2924 Field Street Haltom City, TX 76117 34. Henry Nielson 9037 Valleyview N.R.H., Texas 76180 35. Henry Nielson 9037 Valleyview N.R.H., Texas 76180 36. Richard Cartwright 6516 Valleyview N.R.R., Texas 76180 37. Bob Franks 6512 Valleyview N.R.H., Texas 76180 Page 4 VALLEY PARK ESTATES SEVER EXTENSION City of North Richland H111s, Texas ASS E S SHE N T R 0 L L Revised Hay 6, 1991 PROPERTY DESCRIPTION FRONT APPARENT ASSESSHT FOOTAGE CREDITS LESS CR. VALLEY PAR K EST ATE S T.R. Hartin Survey A-lOSS Valley Park Estates Block 3, Lot 3 85.00 T.R. Hartin Survey A-lOSS Valley Park Estates Block 3, Lot 4 85.00 T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS Valley Park Estates Block 3, Lot 5 85.00 Vol. 10005, Pg. 1234 T.R. Hartin Survey A-lOSS Valley Park Estates Block 3, Lot 6 85.00 Vacant T.R. Hartin Survey A-lOSS Valley Park Estates Block 3, Lot 7 87.78 Vol. 10005, Pg. 120S T.R. Hartin Survey A-lOSS Valley Park Estates Block 3, Lot 8R 147.00 T.R. Hartin Survey A-lOSS Valley Park Estates Block 3, Lot 11 80.00 Vacant * 0.00 $2,016.20 0.00 $2,016.20 0.00 $2,016.20 0.00 $2,016.20 0.00 $2,082.14 0.00 $3,486.84 0.00 $1,897.60 T.R. Hartin Survey A-lOSS Valley Park Estates Block 3, Lot 12 80.00 1897.60 T.R. Martin Survey A-lOSS Valley Park Estates Block 3, Lot 13 80.00 $0.00 0.00 $1,897.60 I I . I I I I I I I . I I I I I I I i' I VALLEY PARK ESTATES SEVER EXTENSION City of North Richland Hills, Texas ASS E S SHE N T R 0 L L Revised Hay 6, 1991 UNIT NO. PROPERTY OWER AND ADDRESS PROPERTY DESCRIPTION FRONT APPARENT ASSESSHT FOOTAGE CREDITS LESS CR. * * * V ALL E Y PAR K EST ATE S * 38. Gardner Hinkley T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS 6508 Valleyview Valley Park Estates N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 3, Lot 14 80.00 0.00 $1,897.60 39. Gardner Hinkley T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS 6508 Valleyview Valley Park Estates N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 3, Lot IS 80.00 0.00 $1,897.60 40. Gardner Hinkley T.K. Martin Survey A-lOSS 6508 Valleyview Valley Park Estates N.R.R., Texas 76180 Block 3, Lot 16 80.00 0.00 $1,897.60 TOTAL FRONT FOOTAGE 3848.03 TOTAL ESTIH. PROJECT COST $117,436.82 TOTAL ASSESSMENT COST $91,275.27 ASSESSMENT COST PER LINEAR FRONT FOOTAGE $23.72 Page 5 I- If I I I I I I I III I I I I I I I , I ·9 17 10 16 TR.8A3 TR.8A 11 3 Ac .54 Ac ~&S p CJ ~ w & w > 3 z ..... ~ 10M 0:: Ll13 ~ Q U >- llLÍ1 ~ £2 ::- ~ ~ <[ ~1 12 A1 a.. 2 MARTIN DRIVE TR.8Al .46 Ac TR.8A2 2 Ac TR.7B 2.47 Ac & SCALE: 1-=200' 12 1 2 ~A VALLEYVIE'J ffi6 7~ 34 35 36 37 38 7 A ~ SR 34 7~ An sA A12 9A ~ ~ M13 :> w loA ~ ~14 W llA ~ A1S > 12A ~16 IALLEY PAIl EITATEI IIIITIIY IEWEI IIIPRIIEllElTI ASSESSIEIT ROLL SHEET NO. 1 or 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: Public Works/utilities Council Meeting Date: 5/13/91 PubllC Hearlng on Valley Park Estates Sanltary Sewer Subject: Improvements Assessments Agenda Number: GN 91-73 On August 16, 1990, the CIP Committee authorized the Public Works Department to proceed with the design of sewer facilities to serve Valley Park Estates. On January 28, 1991, Council authorized a budget of $127,000 for this project (PW 91-04) with the assumption it would be an assessment project. The plans are complete and an assessment roll has been developed. The public hearing date was set by Council at the April 22nd meeting (GN 91-56). All notices to the owners of the 40 properties adjacent to sections of Valleyview Drive, Parkway Avenue, and Crane Road in the Valley Park Estates area where the improvements are to be made have been mailed in accordance with the law. Advertisement of the proposed assessment rates and public hearing occurred in a local newspaper on April 25th, May 2nd and May 9th. staff recommends the public hearing be opened and the consultant conducting the Enhancement study be introduced. After the Enhancement study has been presented, interested property owners should be given an opportunity to speak. Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operating Budget Other Finance Review Acct. Number N / A Sufficient Funds Available JilL - ~1V~ t Head Signature City Manager CITY COUNCIL ACTION ITEM , Finance Director ~ Lv Pa e 1 of 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: Public Works Closing Hearing and Levying Assessments for Sanitary Sewer Improvements in Valley Park Estates - Ordinance No. 1735 Council Meeting Date: 5/13/91 Subject: Agenda Number: GN 91-74 This ordinance closes the public hearing and levies the assessments for the cost of sanitary sewer improvements in Valley Park Estates which includes sanitary sewer main extensions up Valleyview Drive, Parkway Avenue, and the southern most portion of Crane Road. The assessment roll and location map are attached. The Enhancement Study for the subject project authorized by Council on March 25th has been completed. A summary table with the consultant's transmittal letter is attached immediately behind the cover sheet. Those properties shown to receive less enhancement from the project than they are proposed to be assessed are marked with an asterisk. The City Attorney advises that these assessments should be revised per the Enhancement study as part of the motion to approve Ordinance No. 1735. Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1735. Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operatin Budget Other, Finance Review Acct. Number N I A Sufficient Funds Available ..lILA- !(]1 rI~ City Manager t Finance Director ùI t Head Signature CITY COUNCIL ACTION ITEM Page 1 of 1 1 Ie I I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I APPRAISAL CONSULTATION GROUP 3003 Carlisle Street, Suite 112 Dallas, Texas 75204 (214) 979-0060 May 7, 1991 Mr. Mark D. Bradley Right-of- Way Agent City of North Richland Hills 7301 N. E. Loop 820 North Richland Hills, Texas 76180 RE: Enhancement Study of the proposed Crane Road Sanitary Sewer Improvements and the Valley Park Estates Se\ver Extension, in North Richland Hills, Texas. Dear Mr. Bradley: We have finished our Evaluation Enhancement Study of the aforementioned proposed sanitary sewer projects. Enclosed is a copy of the preliminary assessment rolls for these projects. Respectfully submitted, APPRAISAL CONSULTATION GROUP ~ /f!. Dennis W. Gruel e, MAl, SRP A I VALLEY PARK ESTATES SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION Ie City of North Richland Hills, Texas Results of Enhancement Study I PRELIMINARY I Front Enhancement 0- Parcel Property Owner Property I No. and Address Description Footage Assessment Assessment * I 1 J ames Sexton T.K. Martin Survey A-105S 8913 Martin Dr. Sexton Add. N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 1, Lot 1 131.31 $3,114.67 $3,114.67 I 2 Frank Knight T.K. Martin Survey A-1055 909 Sharpshire Sexton Add. I Grand Prairie, TX 75050 Block 1, Lot 3 259.94 $6,165.78 $6,165.78 3 J.W. Ward T.K. Martin Survey A-105S I 6825 Crane Road Tr. 7B N.R.H., Texas 76180 120.00 $2,846.40 $2,846.40 __4 Doris Foster T.K. Martin Survey A-1055 6500 Crane Road Valley Park Estates I N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 1, Lot 1 88.00 $2,087.36 $2,087.36 5 H. Lynn Gee T.K. Martin Survey A-1055 I 6504 Crane Road Valley Park Estates N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 1, Lot 2 88.00 $2,087.36 $2,087.36 I 6 Willis Jackson T.K. Martin Survey A-1055 6512 Crane Road Valley Park Estates N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 1, Lot 3R 176.00 $4,174.72 $4,174.72 I 7 Mabel Matthews T.K Martin Survey A-105S P.O. Box 1404 Valley Park Estates I Hurst, Texas 76053 Block 1, Lot 5 88.00 $2,087.36 $2,087.36 8 Marvin Hunt T.K. Martin Survey A-I055 I 6520 Crane Road Valley Park Estates N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 1, Lot 6 88.00 $2,087.36 $2,087.36 I 9 Frank Weigel T.K. Martin Survey A-lOSS Ie 6521 Parkway Valley Park Estates N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 1, Lot 7 88.00 $2,087.36 $2,087.36 I I I Parcel Property Owner Property Front Enhancement Oi _0. and Address Description Footage Assessment Assessment * I 10 Dennis M. Hansen T.K Martin Survey A-lOSS I 6517 Parkway Valley Park Estates N .R.H., Texas 76180 Block 1, Lot 8 88.00 $2,087.36 $2,087.36 I 11 Steven Bayuk T.K Martin Survey A-lOSS 6513 Parkway Valley Park Estates N .R.H., Texas 76180 Block 1, Lot 9 88.00 $2,087.36 $2,087.36 I 12 Austin Pempsell T.K. Martin Survey A-lOSS 6509 Parkway Valley Park Estates I N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 1, Lot 10 88.00 $2,087.36 $2,087.36 13 Richard Lockwood T.K Martin Survey A-lOSS I 6505 Parkway Valley Park Estates N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 1, Lot 11 88.00 $2,087.36 $2,087.36 I 14 Siefu Chow T.K. Martin Survey A-1055 733 Woodcrest Dr. Valley Park Estates ~5 Hurst, Texas 76053 Block 1, Lot 12 88.00 $2,087.36 $2,087.36 R. Hlinko T.K. Martin Survey A-lOSS I 412 Blue Jay Ct. Valley Park Estates Bedford, Texas 76021 Block 2, Lot 1 88.00 $2,087.36 $2,087.36 I 16 R. Hlinko T.K. Martin Survey A-1055 412 Blue Jay Ct. Valley Park Estates Bedford Texas 76021 Block 2, Lot 2 88.00 $2,087.36 $2,087.36 I 17 R. Hlinko T.K. Martin Survey A-I055 412 Blue Jay Ct. Valley Park Estates I Bedford Texas 76021 Block 2, Lot 3 88.00 $2,087.36 $2,087.36 18 Claudia Thompson T.K. Martin Survey A-1055 I 6512 Parkway Valley Park Estates N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 2, Lot 4 88.00 $2,087.36 $2,087.36 I 19 Paul Cook T.K. Martin Survey A-1055 6516 Parkway Valley Park Estates I 20 N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 2, Lot 5 88.00 $2,087.36 $2,087.36 Gary Watson T.K. Martin Survey A-I055 IfI 6520 Parkway Valley Park Estates N .R.H., Texas 76180 Block 2, Lot 6 88.00 $2,087.36 $2,087.36 I I I Parcel Property Owner Property Front Enhancement or _0. and Address Description Footage Assessment Assessment * I T.K. Martin Survey A-l055 21 Gary Watson I 6520 Parkway Valley Park Estates N .R.H., Texas 76180 Block 2, Lot 7 88.00 $2,087.36 $2,087.36 I 22 Robert. Curry T.K. Martin Survey A-l055 6336 Sunny brook Valley Park Estates Watauga, Texas 76148 Block 2, Lot 8 88.00 $2,087.36 $2,087.36 I 23 Robert Curry T.K. Martin Survey A-l055 6336 Sunnybrook Valley Park Estates I Watauga, Texas 76148 Block 2, Lot 9 88.00 $2,087.36 $2,087.36 24 R. Hlinko T.K. Martin Survey A-I055 I 412 Blue Jay Ct. Valley Park Estates Bedford Texas 76021 Block 2, Lot 10 88.00 $2,087.36 $2,087.36 I 25 R. Hlinko T.K. Martin Survey A-1055 412 Blue Jay Ct. Valley Park Estates ~6 Bedford Texas 76021 Block 2, Lot 11 88.00 $2,087.36 $2,087.36 R. Hlinko T.K. Martin Survey A-1055 I 412 Blue Jay Ct. Valley Park Estates Bedford Texas 76021 Block 2, Lot 12 88.00 $2,087.36 $2,087.36 I 27 Clark Preeby T.K. Martin Survey A-1055 6600 Crane Road Valley Park Estates N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 3, Lot 1 85.00 $2,016.20 $2,016.20 I 28 Clark Preeby T.K. Martin Survey A-1055 6600 Crane Road Valley Park Estates I N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 3, Lot 2 85.00 $2,016.20 $2,016.20 29 John Smith T.K. Martin Survey A-I055 I 9017 Valleyview Valley Park Estates N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 3, Lot 3 85.00 $2,016.20 $2,016.20 I 30 Carol Peterson T.K. Martin Survey A-1055 9021 Valleyview Valley Park Estates ~.1 N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 3, Lot 4 85.00 $2,016.20 $2,016.20 David A. Watson T.K. Martin Survey A-l055 I 501 Emerson Valley Park Estates Euless, Texas 76039 Block 3, Lot 5 85.00 $2,016.20 $2,016.20 I I I Parcel Property Owner Property Front Enhancement 0 ~o. and Address Description Footage Assessment Assessment * I T.K. Martin Survey A-1055 32 David A Watson I 501 Emerson Valley Park Estates Euless, Texas 76039 Block 3, Lot 6 85.00 $2,016.20 $2,016.20 I 33 Darwin T. Watson, Jr. T.K. Martin Survey A-lOSS 2924 Field St. Valley Park Estates Haltom City, TX 76117 Block 3, Lot 7 87.78 $2,082.14 $2,082.14 ~34 Henry Nielson T.K. Martin Survey A-lOSS 9037 Valleyview Valley Park Estates , N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 3, Lot 8R 147.00 $3,486.84 $2,050.00 7. 35 Henry Nielson T.K. Martin Survey A-1055 9037 Valleyview Valley Park Estates $250.00 , N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 3, Lot 11 80.00 $1,897.60 f36 Richard Cartwright T.K. Martin Survey A-l05S 6516 Valleyview Valley Park Estates , N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 3, Lot 12 80.00 $1,897.60 $0 í Bob Franks T.K. Martin Survey A-lOSS 6512 Vall eyvi ew Valley Park Estates $250.00 ~ N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 3, Lot 13 80.00 $1,897.60 i 38 Gardner Hinkley T.K. Martin Survey A-lOSS 6508 Valleyview Valley Park Estates ~ N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 3, Lot 14 80.00 $1,897.60 $250.00 7 Gardner Hinkley T.K. Martin Survey A-l05S 6508 Valleyview Valley Park Estates $250.00 1 N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 3, Lot 15 80.00 $1,897.60 40 Gardner Hinkley T.K. Martin Survey A-lOSS 6508 Valleyview Valley Park Estates $250.0~ N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 3, Lot 16 80.00 $1,897.60 I ~. Either lessor of Assessment or Enhancement 3,848.03 $91,275.27 $83,834.49 I I I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I ORDINANCE NO. 1735 ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR A PORTION OF THE COST OF IMPROVING A PORTION OF THE FOLLOWING STREET: VALLEY PARK ESTATES WHICH INCLUDES SANITARY SEWER MAIN EXTENSIONS UP VALLEYVIEW DRIVE, PARKWAY AVENUE, AND THE SOUTHERN MOST PORTION OF CRANE ROAD IN THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS; FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTIES AND THE OWNERS THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE THEREOF; RESERVING UNTO THE CITY COUNCIL THE RIGHT TO ALLOW CREDITS REDUCING THE AMOUNT OF THE RESPECTIVE ASSESSMENT TO THE EXTENT OF ANY CREDIT GRANTED; DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY TO ENGROSS AND ENROLL THE ORDINANCE BY COPYING THE CAPTION OF SAME IN THE MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, AND BY FILING THE ORDINANCE IN THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF SAID CITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of North Richland Hills, Texas has by Ordinance No. 1735, heretofore ordered that each of the hereinafter described portions of public places in the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, be improved by laying sanitary sewer main and sewer service lines on proper grade and line, and setting manholes where same ae not already so constructed, together with any necessary incidentals and appurtenances; all of said improvements to be constructed as and where shown on the plans and in strict accordance with the Plans and Specifications therefore, said portion of public places being as follows, to wit: VALLEY PARK ESTATES WHICH INCLUDES SANITARY SEWER EXTENSIONS UP VALLEYVIEW DRIVE, PARKWAY AVENUE, AND THE SOUTHERN MOSTPORTION OF CRANE ROAD and, WHEREAS, estimates of the cost of the improvements on each such portion of public places were prepared and filed and by Ordinance No. 1735, approved and adopted by the City Council of the City, and a time and place was fixed for a hearing and the proper notice of time, place and purpose of said hearing was given and said hearing was had and held at the time and place fixed therefore, to wit, on the 13th day of May, 1991, at 7:30 p.m. o'clock, in the Council Chambers in the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, and at such hearing the following protests and objections were made, to wit: and all desiring to be heard were given full and fair opportunity to be heard, and the City Council of the City having fully considered all proper matters, is of the opinion that the said hearing should be closed and assessments should be made and levied as herein ordered: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, THAT: I. Said hearing, be and the same is hereby, closed and the said protests and objections, and any and all other protests and objections, whether herein enumerated or not, be and the same are hereby, overruled. II. The City Council, from the evidence, finds that the assessments herein levied should be made and levied against the respective parcels of property abutting upon the I Ie I I I I I I I ~ I I I I I I I f I Ordinance No. 1735 Page 2 said portions of public places and against the owners of such property, and that such assessments and charges are right and proper and are substantially in proportion to the benefits to the respective parcels of property by means of the improvements in the unit for which such assessments are levied, and establish substantial justice and equality and uniformity between the respective owners of the respective properties, and between all parties concerned, considering the benefits received and burdens imposed, and further finds that in each case the abutting property assessed is specifically benefited in enhanced value to the said property by means of the said improvements in the unit upon which the particular property abuts and for which assessment is levied and charge made, in a sum in excess of the said assessment and charge made against the same by this ordinance and further finds that the apportionment of the cost of the improvements is in accordance with the law in force in this City, and the proceedings of the City heretofore had with reference to said improvements, and is in all respects valid and regular. III. There shall be, and is hereby, levied and assessed against the parcels of property hereinbelow mentioned, and against the real and true owners thereof (whether such owner be correctly named herein or not), the sums of money itemized below opposite the description of the respective parcels of property and the several amounts assessed against the same, and the owners thereof, as far as such owners are known, being as follows: (see attached charts) IV. Where more than one person, firm or corporation owns an interest in any property above described, each said person, firm or corporation shall be personally liable only for its, his or hers pro rata of the total assessment against such property in proportion as its, his or her respective interest bears to the total ownership of such property, and its, his or her respective interest in such property may be released from the assessment lien upon payment of such proportionate sum. v. The several sums above mentioned and assessed against the said parcels of property, and the owners thereof, and interest thereon at the rate of eight percent (8%) per annum, together with reasonable attorney's fees and costs of collector, if incurred are hereby declared to be and are made a lien upon the respective parcels of property against which the same are assessed, and a personal liability and charge against the real and true owners of such owners be correctly named herein or not, and the said liens shall be and constitute the first enforceable lien and claim against the property on which such assessments are levied, and shall be a first and paramount lien thereon, superior to all other liens and claims, except state and County, School District and City valorem taxes. The sums so assessed against the abutting property and the owners thereof shall be and become due and payable as follows, to wit: in five (5) equal installments, due respectively on or before thirty days (30), one (1), two (2), three (3), and four (4) I Ie I I I I I I I ~ I I I I I I I f I Ordinance No. 1735 Page 3 years from the date of completion and acceptance of the improvements in the respective unit, and the assessments against the property abutting upon the remaining units shall be and become due and payable in such installments after the date of the completion and acceptance of such respective units, and shall bear interest from said date at the rate of eight percent (8%) per annum, payable annually with each installment except as to the first installment, which shall be due and payable at the maturity thereof, so that upon the completion and acceptance of the improvements in a particular unit, assessments against the property abutting upon such completed and accepted unit shall be and become due and payable in such installments, and with interest from the date of such completion and acceptance. Provided, however, that any owner shall have the right to pay the entire assessment, or any installment thereof, before maturity by payment of principal and accrued interest, and provided further that if default shall be made in the payment of any installment or principal or interest promptly as the same matures, then the entire amount of the assessment upon which such default is made shall, at the option of said City of North Richland Hills, or its assigns be and become immediately due and payable, and shall be collectible, together with reasonable attorney's fees and costs of collection incurred, PROVIDED, however, that the City of North Richland Hills retains the right to authorize payment of the sums assessed against property abutting upon such completed and accepted unity over a period of not more than four years in equal regular installments or not less than TEN AND NO/lOa DOLLARS ($10.00) each, the first year installments to become due and payable not more than thirty days (30) after the completion and acceptance by the City of the particular unit, and PROVIDED FURTHER that such method of payment shall be authorized only in instances where the owner or owners of property abutting upon such completed and accepted unit shall have executed and delivered to the City of North Richland Hills granting a mechanic's lien upon and conveying to the said abutting property in trust to secure the payment of said owner or owners according to the terms thereof of the sums assessed against such property. VI. If default shall be made in the payment of any assessment, collection thereof shall be enforced either by the sale of the property by the City of North Richland Hills as near as possible in the manner provided for the sale of property for the nonpayment of ad valorem taxes, or at the option of the City of North Richland Hills, or its assigns, payment said sums shall be enforced by suit in any court of competent jurisdiction or as provided in any mechanic's or materialman's contract as foresaid, and said City shall exercise all of its lawful powers to aid in the enforcement and collection of said assessments. VII. The total amount assessed against the respective parcels of abutting property, and the owners thereof, is in accordance with proceedings of the City relating to said improvements and assessments therefore, and is less than the proportion of the cost allowed and permitted by the law in force in the City. VIII. Although the aforementioned charges have been fixed, levied and assessed in the respective amounts hereinabove stated, the City Council does hereby reserve unto itself the right to reduce the aforementioned assessments by allowing credits to certain property owners where they are currently served by the public sanitary sewer system. I Ie I I I I I I I . I I I I I I I f I Ordinance No. 1735 Page 4 Notwithstanding the City Council has herein reserved the right to issue credits as hereinabove provided, it shall not be required to issue such credits, and will not do so, if same would result in any inequity and/or unjust discrimination. The principal amount of each of the several assessment certificates to be issued the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, as hereinafter provided, shall be fixed and determined by deducting from the amount of any assessment, hereinabove levied such amount or amounts, if any, as may hereafter be allowed by the City Council as a credit against the respective assessments. IX. For the purpose of evidencing the several sums assessed against the respective parcels of abutting property and the owners thereof, and the time and terms of payment to aid in the enforcement and collection thereof, assignable certificates in the principal amount of the respective assessments less the amount of any respective credit allowed thereon, shall be issued by the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, upon completion and acceptance by the City of the improvements in each unit of improvement as the work in such units is completed and accepted, which certificates shall be executed by the Mayor in the name of the City and attested by the City Secretary, with the corporate seal of the City of North Richland Hills, or its assigns, and shall declare the said amounts, time and term of payment, rate of interest, and the date of completion and acceptance of the improvements abutting upon such property for which the certificate is issued, and shall contain the name of the owners, if known, description of the property by lot and block number, or front feet thereof, or such other descriptions as may otherwise identify the same; and if said property shall be owned by an estate, then the description of same as so owned shall be sufficient and no error or mistake in describing any property, or in giving the name of the owner, shall invalidate or in anyway impair such certificate, or the assessments levied. The certificates shall provide substantially that if same shall not be paid promptly upon maturity, then they shall be collectible, with reasonable attorney's fees and costs of collection, if incurred and shall provide substantially that the amounts evidenced thereby shall be paid to the City Secretary of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, who shall issue his receipt therefore, which shall be evidence of such payment on any demand for the same, and the City Secretary shall deposit the sums so received in a separate fund, and when any payment shall be made to the City Secretary, upon such certificate shall, upon presentation to him of the certificate by the holder thereof, endorse said payment thereon. If such certificate be assigned then the holder thereof shall be entitled to receive from the City Secretary the amount paid upon presentation to him of such certificate so endorsed and credited; and such endorsement and credit shall be the Secretary's Warrant for making such payment. Such payment by the Secretary shall be receipted for by the holder of such certificate in writing and by surrender thereof when the principal, together with accrued interest and all costs of collection and reasonable attorney's fees if incurred have been paid in full. Said certificate shall further recite substantially that the proceedings with reference to making the improvements have been regularly had in compliance with the law, and that all prerequisites to the fixing of the assessment lien against the I Ie I I I I I I I . I I I I I I I f I Ordinance No. 1735 Page 5 property described in such certificate and the personal liability of the owners thereof have been performed, and such re~itals shall be prima facie evidence of all the matters receipted in such certificates, and no further proof thereof shall be required in any court. Said certificates may have coupons attached thereto in evidence of each or any of the several installments thereof, or may have coupons for each of the first four installments, leaving the main certificate to serve for the fifth installment, which coupons may be payable to the City of North Richland Hills, or its assigns may be signed with the facsimile signatures of the Mayor and City Secretary. Said certificates shall further recite that the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, shall exercise all of its lawful powers, when requested to do so, to aid in the enforcement and collection thereof, and may contain recitals substantially in accordance with the above and other additional recitals pertinent or appropriate thereto; and it shall not be necessary that the recitals be in the exact form set forth, but the substance thereof shall be sufficient. The fact that such improvements my be omitted on any portion of any of said units adjacent to any premises except from the lien of such assessments shall not in anywise invalidate, affect or impair the lien of such assessment upon other premises. x. Full power to make and levy assessments and to correct mistakes, errors, invalidities or irregularities, either in the assessments or in the certificates issued in evidence thereof, is in accordance with the law in force of this City, vested in the City. XI. All assessments levied are a personal liability and charge against the real and true owners of the premises described, notwithstanding such owners may not be named, or may be incorrectly named. XII. The assessments so levied are for the improvements in the particular unit upon which the property described abuts, and the assessments for the improvements in any units are in no way affected by the improvements or assessments in any other unit and in making assessments and in holding said hearing, the amounts assessed for improvements in anyone unit have been in nowise connected with the improvements or the assessments therefore in any other unit. XIII. The assessments levied are made and levied under and by virtue of the terms, powers and provisions of an Act passed at the First Called Session of the Seventieth and Seventy-first Legislature of the State of Texas, and known as Chapters 149 and 1, respectively, of the Acts of said Sessions, now being shown as Title 13, Chapter 402, Subchapter D, of the Texas Local Government Code. I Ie I I I I I I I . I I I I I I I Ie I Ordinance No. 1735 Page 6 XIV. The City Secretary is hereby directed to engross and enroll this ordinance by copying the caption of same in the Minute Book of the City Council of North Richland Hills, Texas, and by filing the complete ordinance in the appropriate Ordinance Records of said City. xv . This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect from and after the date of its passage and it is so ordained. PASSED AND APPROVED this 13th day of May, 1991. ATTEST: Tommy Brown, Mayor Jeanette Rewis, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: Rex McEntire, Attorney for the City I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I UNIT PROPERTY OVNER NO. AND ADDRESS * * * 1. James Sexton 8913 Hartin Dr. N.R.H., Texas 76180 2. Frank Knight 909 Sharpshire Grand Prairie, TX 75050 3. J.\1. Yard 6525 Crane Road N.R.H., Texas 76180 4. Doris Foster 6500 Crane Rd. N.R.R., Texas 76180 5. H. Lynn Gee 6504 Crane NRH, Texas 76180 6. Vlllis Jackson 6512 Crane Road N.R.H., Texas 76180 7. Habel Matthews P.O. Box 1404 Hurst, TX 76053 8. Harvin Hunt 6520 Crane Road N.R.H., Texas 76180 9. Frank Veigel 6S21 Parkway N.R.H., Texas 76180 10. Dennis H. Hansen 6S17 Parkway N.R.H., Texas 76180 Page 1 VALLEY PARK ESTATES SEVER EXTENSION City of North Richland Hills, Texas ASS E SSM E N T R 0 L L Revised Hay 6, 1991 PROPERTY DESCRIPTION RATE $23.72 FRONT APPARENT ASSESSMT FOOTAGE CREDITS LESS CR. VALLEY PAR K B S TAT E S T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS Sexton Addn. Block 1, Lot 1 131.31 T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS Sexton Addn. Block 1, Lot 3 259.94 6513 Crane Road T.K. Martin Survey A-lOSS Tr. 7B 120.00 T.K. Martin Survey A-lOSS Valley Park Estates Block 1, Lot 1 88.00 T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS Valley Park Estates Block 1, Lot 2 88.00 Vol. 10002, Pg. 1028 T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS Valley Park Estates Block 1, Lot 3R 176.00 T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS Valley Park Estates Block 1, Lot S 88.00 Vacant T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS Valley Park Estates Block 1, Lot 6 88.00 T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS Valley Park Estates Block 1, Lot 7 88.00 T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS Valley Park Estates Block 1, Lot 8 88.00 Vol. 10223, Pg. 768 * * * 0.00 $3,114.67 0.00 $6,165.78 0.00 $2,846.40 0.00 $2,087.36 0.00 $2,087.36 0.00 $4,174.72 0.00 $2,087.36 0.00 $2,087.36 0.00 $2,087.36 0.00 $2,087.36 I Ie VALLEY PARK ESTATES SEVER EXTENSION City of North Richland Hills, Texas I ASS E 5 5 HEN T R 0 L L I Revised Hay 6, 1991 UNIT PROPERTY OWNER PROPERTY FRONT APPARENT ASSESSHT I NO. AND ADDRESS DESCRIPTION FOOTAGE CREDITS LESS CR. . * * VALLEY PAR R EST ATE 5 * I 11. Steven Bayuk T.K. Hartin Survey A-I055 6513 Parkway Valley Park Estates I N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 1, Lot 9 88.00 0.00 $2,087.36 12. Austin Pempsell T.R. Hartin Survey A-lOSS 6509 Parkway Valley Park Estates I N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 1, Lot 10 88.00 0.00 $2,087.36 13. Richard Lockwood _ T.K. Hartin Survey A-I055 I 6S0S Parkway Valley Park Estates N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 1, Lot II 88.00 0.00 $2,087.36 14. Siefu Chow T.K. Hartin Survey A-105S Ie 733 Voodcrest Dr. Valley Park Estates Hurst, TI 76053 Block 1, Lot 12 88.00 0.00 $2,087.36 Vacant I IS. R. Hlinko T.R. Hartin Survey A-lOSS 412 Blue Jay Ct. Valley Park Estates I Bedford, TX 76021 Block 2, Lot 1 88.00 0.00 $2,087.36 Vacant 16. R. Hlinko T.R. Hartin Survey A-10S5 I 412 Blue Jay Ct. Valley Park Estates Bedford, TI 76021 Block 2, Lot 2 88.00 0.00 $2,087.36 Vacant I 17. R. Hlinko T.R. Hartin Survey A-lOSS 412 Blue Jay Ct. Valley Park Estates I Bedford, TI 76021 Block 2, Lot 3 88.00 0.00 $2,087.36 Vacant 18. Claudia Thompson T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS I 6S12 Parkway Valley Park Estates N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 2, Lot 4 88.00 0.00 $2,087.36 I 19. Paul Cook T.R. Hartin Survey A-lOSS 6S16 Parkway Valley Park Estates Ie N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 2, Lot 5 88.00 0.00 $2,087.36 Page 2 I I VALLEY PARK ESTATES SEVER EXTENSION Ie City of North Richland Hills, Texas R 0 L L I ASS E S SHE N T Revised Hay 6, 1991 I UNIT PROPERTY OVNER PROPERTY FRONT APPARENT ASSESSHT NO. AND ADDRESS DESCRIPTION FOOTAGE CREDITS LESS CR. I * * * VALLEY PAR K EST A"T E S * I 20. Gary Vatson T.R. Hartin Survey A-lOSS 6520 Parkway Valley Park Estates N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 2, Lot 6 88.00 0.00 $2,087.36 I 21. Gary Vatson T.R. Hartin Survey A-lOSS 6520 Parkway Valley Park Estates N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 2, Lot 7 88.00 0.00 $2,087.36 I Vacant 22. Robert Curry T.R. Hartin Survey A-lOSS I 6336 Sunnybrook Valley Park Estates Vatauga, TX 76148 Block 2, Lot 8 88.00 0.00 $2,087.36 6517 Valleyview Dr. Ie 23. Robert Curry T.R. Hartin Survey A-lOSS 6336 Sunnybrook Valley Park Estates Vatauga, TX 76148 Block 2, Lot 9 88.00 0.00 $2,087.36 I Vacant 24. R. Hlinko T.R. Hartin Survey A-lOSS I 412 Blue Jay Ct. Valley Park Estates Bedford, TX 76021 Block 2, Lot 10 88.00 0.00 $2,087.36 Vacant I 25. R. Hlinko T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS 412 Blue Jay Ct. Valley Park Estates Bedford, TX 76021 Block 2, Lot 11 88.00 0.00 $2,087.36 I Vacant 26. R. Hlinko T.R. Hartin Survey A-lOSS I 412 Blue Jay Ct. Valley Park Estates Bedford, TI 76021 Block 2, Lot 12 88.00 0.00 $2,087.36 Vacant I 27. Clark Freeby T.R. Hartin Survey A-lOSS 6600 Crane Rd. Valley Park Estates N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 3, Lot 1 85.00 0.00 $2,016.20 I Vacant 28. Clark Freeby T.R. Hartin Survey A-lOSS Ie 6600 Crane Rd. Valley Park Estates N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 3, Lot 2 85.00 0.00 $2,016.20 Vacant I Page 3 I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I I_ I UNIT PROPERTY OVNER NO. AND ADDRESS * * * 29. John Smith 9017 Valleyview N.R.B., Texas 76180 30. Carol Patterson 9021 Valleyview N.R.H., Texas 76180 31. David A. Vatson 501 Emerson Euless, TX 76039 32. David A. Vatson 501 Emerson Euless, TX 76039 33. Darwin T. Vatson, Jr. 2924 Field Street Haltom City, TX 76117 34. Henry Nielson 9037 Valleyview N.R.H., Texas 76180 35. Henry Nielson 9037 Valleyview N.R.H., Texas 76180 36. Richard Cartwright 6516 Valleyview N.R.H., Texas 76180 37. Bob Franks 6512 Valleyview N.R.H., Texas 76180 Page 4 VALLEY PARK ESTATES SEVER EXTENSION City of North Richland Hills, Texas ASS E S SHE N T R 0 L L Revised Hay 6, 1991 PROPERTY DESCRIPTION FRONT APPARENT ASSESSHT FOOTAGE CREDITS LESS CR. VALLEY EST ATE S PAR K T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS Valley Park Estates Block 3, Lot 3 85.00 T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS Valley Park Estates Block 3, Lot 4 85.00 T.R. Hartin Survey A-lOSS Valley Park Estates Block 3, Lot 5 85.00 Vol. 10005, Pg. 1234 T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS Valley Park Estates Block 3, Lot 6 85.00 Vacant T.R. Hartin Survey A-lOSS Valley Park Estates Block 3, Lot 7 87.78 Vol. 10005, Pg. 1205 T.R. Hartin Survey A-lOSS Valley Park Estates Block 3, Lot 8R 147.00 T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS Valley Park Estates Block 3, Lot 11 80.00 Vacant * 0.00 $2,016.20 0.00 $2,016.20 0.00 $2,016.20 0.00 $2,016.20 0.00 $2,082.14 0.00 $3,486.84 0.00 $1,897.60 T.R. Hartin Survey A-lOSS Valley Park Estates Block 3, Lot 12 80.00 1897.60 T.R. Hartin Survey A-lOSS Valley Park Estates Block 3, Lot 13 80.00 $0.00 0.00 $1,897.60 I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I VALLEY PARK ESTATES SEVER EXTENSION City of North Richland Hills, Texas ASS E SSM E N T R 0 L L Revised Hay 6, 1991 UNIT NO. PROPERTY OVNER AND ADDRESS PROPERTY DESCRIPTION FRONT APPARENT ASSESSHT FOOTAGE CREDITS LESS CR. * * * V ALL E Y PAR K EST ATE S * 38. Gardner Hinkley T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS 6508 Valleyview Valley Park Estates N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 3, Lot 14 80.00 0.00 $1,897.60 39. Gardner Hinkley T.K. Hartin Survey A-lOSS 6508 Valleyv1ew Valley Park Estates N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 3, Lot 15 80.00 0.00 $1,897.60 40. Gardner Hinkley T.K. Martin Survey A-lOSS 6508 Valleyview Valley Park Estates N.R.H., Texas 76180 Block 3, Lot 16 80.00 0.00 $1,897.60 TOTAL FRONT FOOTAGE 3848.03 TOTAL ESTIH. PROJECT COST $117,436.82 TOTAL ASSESSMENT COST $91,275.27 ASSESSMENT COST PER LINEAR FRONT FOOTAGE $23.72 Page 5 I- I · e I I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I -9 17 10 TR.8A3 TR.8A 11 3 Ac .54 Ac 12 TR.8A1 .46 Ac TR.8A2 2 Ac 1 2 f1A VALLEYVIE\tI TR.7B ~6 7& 2.47 Ac & ~6s p c ~ l.tJ & w > 3 z ~ <t ~ ~ IO~ Q U >- 11~ ~ ::. ~ O! <[ 12 A1 Cl. 2 MARTIN DRIVE SCALE: 1-=200' 34 35 36 37 38 7¡fß sA 9ß ~ ~ w loA ~ l.&J 11&1 ~ > 12A ^ 8R ~ Au £12 M13 ~14 AIS §16 ,aLLEY Pili EITATEI IAmall IEWEI "1'BlElTI ASSESSIEIY- ROLL SHEET NO. 1 or 1 CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: Finance .. Council Meeting Date~1 13/91 Agenda Number~N 91-75 SUbject: Authorizing Bank Signatures Resolution 91-22 As a result of the May 4th election, a resolution is required authorizing signatures for the City's depository accounts at NCNB Richland Center to be established as identified below:' Tommy Brown Byron Sibbet Jeanette Rewis Mayor Mayor Pro Tem City Secretary Any two of the three officials named above must sign on all City accounts. See Resolution No. 91-22 attached. Recommendation: It is recommended that Resolution No. 91-22 be approved. Finance Review Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operating Budget Other ~4 ."AY~~.. ~,L/ Department Head Signature CITY COUNCIL ACTION ITEM Acct. Number N/ A Sufficient F nds Available . Fmance Director - I City Manager Page 1 of 3 I I fj I I I I I I Names of Signers ~ I I I I I I I flPon I RESOLUTION NO. 91-22 Corporation Resolution Authorizing Opening and Maintenance of a Checking Account NCNB Texas, North Richland Hills I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT at a meeting of the Board of Directors of the City of North Richland Hills a corporation hereinafter referred to as "Company," duly and regularly called, noticed and held, and at which there was present, and voting a quorum of said Board, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: RESOLVED: That NCNB Texas, North Richland Hills, be and is hereby selected as a depository for the funds of this company, and that said funds may be deposi ted in an account styled as follows Ci ty of North Richland Hills: that said funds shall be withdrawn from said depository on the check of this company, signed by any two of the following representatives of this company, that checks, drafts, notes, bills of exchange and orders for the payment of money may be endorsed by anyone of the signatures hereby authorized, and deposited with you for the credit of said account and that such endorsements may be made in writing or by a stamp and without designation of the person so endorsing. PLEASE PRINT PLAINLY BELOW THE NAMES OF ALL THOSE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN ON THIS ACCOUNT Titles Tommy Brown Mayor Byron Sibbet Mayor Pro Tem Jeanette Rewis City Secretary Any of the above named are hereby authorized to stop payment against checks of this company an to bind the company thereto: It is further resolved that any indebtedness created in connection with this account by any of the above named, whose signatures shall be required on checks or drafts or other order of payment or fund transfers shall be the debt of this company; It is further resolved that the said Bank is hereby authorized to receive such drafts, checks, notes or orders so executed for the credit of, or in payment from, the payee, or any other holder without inquiry in any case as to the circumstances of their issue or the disposition of their proceeds whether drawn to the individual order of, or tendered in payment of any individual obligation of, any or the above named. That this resolution be retroactive for the period during which the company account has been carried with said Bank and that the action of said Bank in paying such checks on such signatures during that period is hereby ratified and confirmed; that said authority hereby conferred shall remain in force until written notice of the revocation thereof shall be received by said Bank; and that the certification of the Secretary of this company as to the election and appointment of the officers so authorized to sign such checks and endorsements and as to the signatures of such officers shall be binding this company. ~N WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the corporate seal of this Company. this 13th I I I I I I I I '- I I I II I I I " I ~ day of 19l1 Mav Secretary I I CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: Parks and Recreation Department ~Council Meeting Date:OS/13/91 Agenda Number: GN 91-76 Park and Recreation Master Plan In June of 1990 the City Council, acting on the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Board, authorized contracting the professional services necessary to develop a Parks and Recreation Master Plan for North Richland Hills. Schrickel, Rollins & Associates, Inc. was selected to work with the Parks and Recreation Board and Staff to develop this plan. Valuable input has been received from the City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, Beautification Commission, youth sports associations and, most importantly, from the citizens of North Richland Hills. The Master Plan is a guide for the orderly expansion of the North Richland Hills Parks and Recreation System. It is a tool for decision making that allows the City's limited resources -- general funds, capital improvement programs, future bond programs and potential grants -- to be allocated equitably and efficiently. This Plan will also provide continuity of purpose for succeeding Boards, Councils and Staff. Original Contract Less Payments to Date Less Credit for KEF Base Data FINAL PAYMENT $48,SOO.00 - $39,020.00 - S SOO.OO $ 8,980.00 FUNDING SOURCE: 07-01-00-48S0 Park Master Plan $ 8,980.00 RECOMMENDATION: The Parks and Recreation Board unanimously requests that the City Council adopt the Park and Recreation Master Plan as presented. It is also requested that City Council authorize final payment in the amount of $8,980.00 to the firm of Schrickel, Rollins & Associates, Inc. ENCLOSURE: North Richland Hills Parks & Recreation Master Plan Finance Review Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operating Budget Other ~ \- ~h-&"' ~ Department Head Signature CITY COUNCIL ACTION ITEM - Acct. Number Sufficient Fu~vailable ~~~ .Wt .;e ~ City Manager - . Finance Director - Page 1 of -( I I ~ I ~ ~ I CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Parks and Recreation Department ~ Council Meeting Date:05/13/91 Sector) Agenda Number: GN 91-77 The horticultural and public grounds maintenance crews, which had previously used the maintenance bays of the Glenview Facility, have lost access to that facility since construction commenced in April. Upon completion of the building renovation the bay area (formerly the Fire station) will be used for storage of city records and supplies. This area will be unavailable for Parks Maintenance use due to Fire Code restrictions. The Parks Division has identified an option to meet the Service Center needs for the parks, right-of-ways, median and public grounds maintenance for the southern sector of the City. The Department proposes the construction of a Maintenance Service Center similar to the existing facility on Watauga Road. This facility would be constructed on city property near Fire Station #2, south of Rita Beth Street. The Public Works Department currently uses part of this site for storage of raw materials. Management Services has estimated a budget of $30,000 to be adequate to fund construction of a building similar to the other park service centers. Reserve and current year Park contribution funds are adequate to finance this project. FUNDING SOURCE: The Park contribution fund has an Unappropriated Fund balance from FY 1989/90 of $17,946.47.. This balance combined with $12,053.53 from current year contributions will provide a budget of $30,000.00 for this project. FROM: 07-00-00-1000 07-01-00-6400 Unappropriated Parks Fund Machinery/Equipment Buildings $17,946.47 $12,053.53 $30,000.00 TO 07-01-00-6200 RECOMMENDATION: It is requested that the City Council authorize the construction of a Southern Sector Park Maintenance Facility and approve the funding as indicated above. 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'. .~ TR 2H2A I, 4 { 1 F\ (, 5A 6 , -.,\' FIRE STATION #2 . . -------- - _.. - .....:, '.. , ,- '. .f . . - CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: Public Works \ ) --r Subject: Council Meeting Date: 5/13/91 Partial Refund of street Escrow for Crane Road Agenda Number: GN 91-78 The City does not collect street escrow in lieu of construction since the Impact Fee Legislation of 1987 went into effect in 1990. Under this policy we collected $16,400.87 for Crane Road Escrow in 1985 from Hanson Builders, the developer of Nob Hill Addition, Phase I (replatted as Woodland Oaks Addition). David Barfield has a judgement against Hanson Builders for monies owed him concerning his previous involvement in this development. David has requested that $10,086.87 of the Crane Road Escrow be released to him by means of a Court "Turnover Order". His justification is expressed in his attached letter. It should be noted that Mr. Barfield's letter is incorrect in that a "standard" C2U street is 41' back-to-back and not 31'. The estimated cost of 1/2 of a 41-foot wide street (C2U) is approximately $19,384. I calculate the worth of the curb and gutter and some of the stabilized subgrade which was installed in 1985 and still exists today as $4,650 assuming it will be able to remain in place when we improve the street. Recommendation: staff recommends the City Council authorize the refund of $4,650 to David C. Barfield upon his presentation of a properly executed Court "Turnover Order". Finance Review Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operating Budget Oth . Finance Director ~ ~ City Manager nt Head Signature CITY COUNCIL ACTION ITEM Page 1 of \ 1 Ie I I I I I I I Ie I I I I !I I I Ie -I David Barfield DESIGNER · CONTRACTOR · BROKER April 23. 1991 Mr. Dennis Horvath Assistant City Manager City of North Richland Hills North Richland Hills. TX 76180 Dear Dennis: The City of North Richland Hills holds in an escrow account approximatelY $16.400.00 for the future widening of Crane Road alon~ that portion that lays immediately adjacent to the west boundary of block 3 and block 4 of the Woodland Oaks Subdivision. That money was placed in escrow because Crane Road was desi~nated a "cuu Collector" street. Crane Road has been down-g;raded to a standard residential street reQuirin~ only 31 foot back-to-back curbs. The curb was installed according to-clty code and a temporary asphalt surface was installed from the curb to the existing asphalt. Since the curb was installed according to code. there should be no monies held in escrow for that. The new street would only reQuire approximately 14 feet of asphalt and lime stabilization or 604 sq. yards. If my half of the street was installed today and priced accordin~ to what the City has recentlY paid for the construction of Smithfield Road. that 604 sq. yards should cost the City $6.314.00. Any engineer1n~ that mi~ht be required for this construction was completed with the 1985 construction documents for Woodland Oaks. I therefore. request that the City retain no monies for engineering and for curb and ~utter. and only withhold $6.314.00 in that escrow account and return to me the balance. The City has in its possession a turn-over order from the judge in Johnson County reQu1rin~ that the City refund any monies held in escrow in the behalf of Roger Hanson be paid to David Barfield. I would appreciate you putting this request on the a~enda for the next City Council meeting. David Barfield - 6821 NOB HILL DRIVE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS 76180 ·(817)654-5349 -HOME (817)577-0212- BEEPER 425-1156 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I "\ CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: Public Works ~ Council Meeting Date: 5/13/91 Approve Purchase of Right-of-Way from Subject: Juanita Wiles for the Purpose of Constructinq Agenda Number: PU 91-08 Bursey Road (Parcel #10) This Bursey Road right-of-way purchase is the first of many to be brought to you for approval. A copy of the· right-of-way (ROW) strip map for your use will be distributed to you at the Pre-Council Meeting. This will be helpful in locating the parcel and keeping an inventory of which parcels have already been acquired. The staff has negotiated with Juanita Wiles to purchase right-of-way from her land that fronts on Bursey Road. The negotiated price is $1,158.00 equaling $0.60 per square foot for property that is zoned AG. Recommendation: The staff recommends approval of payment for right-of-way on Bursey Road to Juanita Wiles in the amount of $1,158.00. Finance Review Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operating Budget Other . Finance Director GO - nt Head Signature CITY COUNCIL ACTION ITEM Page 1 of 1 I- Ie I CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS RIGHT-OF-WAY STATE OF TEXAS KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS COUNTY OF TARRANT I That I, Juanita L. Wiles, as Seller, for and in consideration of the agreed purchase price of One Thousand One Hundred and Fiftv-eiqht and 00/100 Dollars ($1,158.00), 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: I I (SEE ATTACHED PLAT AND LEGAL DESCRIPTION) I 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: I To have and hold the same perpetually to the City o~ North Richland Hills and its successors and assigns forever. I Executed this the ~ t~ day of Mav , A.D., 1991. Ie Ê~~~%M ita L. Wiles I ADDRESS OF GRANTEE: City of North Richland Hills 7301 N.E. Loop 820 North Richland Hills, TX 76180 I STATE OF TEXAS I COUNTY OF TARRANT This instrument was acknowledged before me on b tt. day of Mav Juanita L. Wiles. ¡~_. --------.-.- 7 - - ~t t ß.t ~ rIJ () ð ; , ~ 1M" D IIMDUY -E ::::::::::t ~~q;) ..y--....ONIIP-. Notary Public, state of Texas t ~!:~~ .. lit ,. My Commission Expires: --..- "-" Notary I s Printed Name: , 1991 by I I 4-22-93 Mark Bradlev I I Ie I I' I ~ ~ !2~~ Ð ~ ~ I-: "'2 ~ ,U "2M~F- >~NIk .J ..,. ~ ~ ~~ .,. (' J " ~ \Ò in I\J "!t å-;. OQ ~: o Ie I IU ''ß "<8 . 8: (aN ~ ~~I ~~, ~a' IÙ ' ;¡~ .3 I ~&. ~~) I(ÆL <~ iL _ W~. ~. Wt~:5 I!.Tv,c ...hJAH.ïA t... "o~. '+"T~, Pc., 89'5, p.-~c.-r ¡¡'~~ARý C.s~T. ø-'cÞ I ~ca v~ OJ JO 42> I I I ALL of that C'ertaln tra-:t ,.,,,. parcJ.!i of lclnd sltuatE=d In +:he JOHN CONDRA SURVEY. ~btltract Nt":.. 310 in T·~rY¿\nt Count v!' T~:'az and being a portion of thf! tract de!5cribea in th. oeed to Will iaM H. Wi 1es etu)L' JUcinl t.~ l.. ~f!-::ordeCl in V\)lume 4744, Page 89~ of the Deed Racvrds, r~rrant County, Tex~s dnd "~re particularly de~cribed by metes ~nd bound~ ~s f~11owsl I a.ginning at the South.a~t corney of ~ald ~11e. tract be1n9 in the existing Northerly right of way lin. 0f Bursey Rnad (a vari.ble width r¡ght of way); Thenc-. wlth t-he said existing rignt ,-,f w~y lIne the cells: North 83 deÇJrees 3~ minutes 28 ~ef.:~nd!5 W@9t ~4.Bfi 1/2" t:aøped '.~t@.l r.:)d st.mped (moak surv. lnc.); North 73 degree!; 16 minutea!i !4 sec'~nd!! \"t!~~ 47.'12 1/2" -: ùpped t; tee 1 ~ od st a"'J)ed (moak SUY'I. in.:. ,J ; North 7~ de.a'''e~5 02 minutcs 4'2 sp~r:'nds We~t 53.92 1/2" ,=apped 43t..l rod st.Mped (moa~. '31..rv. lnc.) t North 84 degre"s 48 :"n1nut~~' ';3 3F?e:,:·nd!S ~!5t 6ù.24 1/2" .::app.a .teel rod stampea (moak 5U-rV. lnc.) J North 87 degree9 21 minutes 39 se~ond5 We.~ 51.76 1/2" :.: apped 5teel ~"od st."'ped ': mo..ak sur". inc.'; North 89 degrees 08 minutes 27 seconas W~st 16.23 feet to . 112" CADoed steei yod stamped (m~.k surv. ~,.c.) in th~ West b oun day y 1 1 ne .;) f 5.~ i d W i 1 est 1'" a -= t ; fo!lowlng f",pt t .:t a fe.+: tc. a feet +;n a feet f:~ a f..t to a I Ie I I I ThRnce North 00 degre@s 13 I~inutes 2~ c;econds East ",.Jlth tn. !Said West boundayy 1 ine 11. ('4 f~f!t t,':) a 1/2'· e:ilÞØed ~t.el yod stamped imo.k 5urv. int:.) ~n the D~C"P05ed Northerly right of Wé\Y 1 ine '~If :=Jdid Bursey Pr)~d ~J"d oe1r.q .:.n -¡ cu"'ve to ~hf.' right, I Thence '-"11th t~Q ':,rild r:!';h't f:,f ·....~\I l'..n~ ~nd t::UYve tc" 't-.,=~ Y\ght h.ving a radiu~ of 810.00 feet. a central angl~ ~'f 14 deQye.. 3g minute5 07 seconds, an 3rt: dl!Jt~nc@ of "2.07. t4 fGttt and a l·)nq l-:horrJ .:.f South 81 deqreets 33 minutes 31 s@c'~nd5 Ea&!t 206.~";' t!Htt +:0 a 1/~" cApped steel rod stamped (m~ak surv. tne.); I I Thence South 74 degrees 13 mlnute. ~8 se~ond& East ~ontinuing with ~aid right af way line 48.81 '..t to a 1/2" cApped st.el rod stafftOeo <.moak sur'/'. inc.) in the East boundar...... 1 ine of sAid wiles tract;' I Ie ThencE? Sr.)uth O() decrees ·)A mint.Jte~ 04 ~&t:on"¡s East WI th +-hp said East boundary Iin. 2.33 f..~ to the place of beglnning and '~ont~ininf1 O.044~ A.:r'!s of l~n(1. more ,~,. less. &6.~ DAVID C. MOAK SU"VErtJII., INC. REelSTOED PUBLIC SURVEYOR ~O.IOX 1034 2'.-2211 HURST, TEXAS I DATI: L4--ZZ-.91 No. 8(. . s 4-~. 10 TYPE 3 I CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS ~epartment: SUbject: Public Works ~ Council Meeting Date: 5/13/91 Approve Purchase of Right-of-Way from William and Harriette Palmer for the Purpose Agenda Number: PU 91-09 of Constructing Bursey Road {Parcel ßl7)~1 The staff has negotiated with William and Harriette Palmer to purchase right-of-way from their land that fronts on Bursey Road. The negotiated price is $724.80 equaling $0.60 a square foot for property that is zoned AG. Recommendation: The staff recommends approval of payment for right-of-way on Bursey Road to William and Harriette Palmer in the amount of $724.80. Finance Review Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operating Budget Othe Acct. Number 13-15-89-6000 Sufficient Funds Available .W-~ 7l7~- City Manager ~/ . Finance Director GO 7 ent Head Signature CITY COUNCIL ACTION ITEM 1 Page 1 of I Ie I CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS RIGHT-OF-WAY STATE OF TEXAS KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS COUNTY OF TARRANT I That we, William M. Pa~er and wife, Harriett Palmer, as Seller, for and in consideration of the agreed purchase price of Seven hundred twenty-four and 80/100 Dollars ($724.80), 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: I I (SEE ATTACHED PLAT AND LEGAL DESCRIPTION) I 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: I I To have and hold the same perpetually to the City of North Richland Hills and its successors and assigns forever. Executed this the "') hod day of Mav , A.D., 1991. -- l,)¡D~~_ William M. Palmer i:i/(111.k~ ~~ Harriett Palmer I SELLERS I ADDRESS OF GRANTEE: City of North Richland Hills 7301 N.E. Loop 820 North Richland Hills, TX 76180 I STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT I This instrument was acknowledged before me on .~ ~fÅ day of Willaim M. Palmer and wife, Harriett Palmer. Mav , 1991 by 1v. p./Ih... j. M t ~ Notary Public, State of Texas I & __~UADUY · :. MY ~-....va ...... M~ . " ...... sion .~Jrra Notary1s Printed Name: I 4-22-93 Mark Bradlev I Ie I I' L;:J7~~·· . I- I I I '""" I .. . - . I . . - -, . ... .... I " ....... oil I -- .' '. "4.." ...... f·~·· '. '. i~: ,~;' .. ~. . '1:~:~ " ~.:; . ~:r ~.~ . '.1: .\ :'tl~ ;:. . ,,:..-: t .~. ~.; -~~.: '. I I ",'",. ... ..,. ~ . .... . . t I , - I ; - ',. ~ i ' ~ ;--"1 ....". ..~.. ,. .'~:~~ -:' I . .. I I Ie I "'~~Çüpe,,~,.:.. . - .:~' , '~L'Y-"':':' ~;::r~-:~~t~~--:-..~":,;;..-:;,,.,,,;u.: '.~:~ ~t~:r JOHN CONDRA SUR., Ä- 3 I O~<~~>. . ;7' __~ - -...0\ .- )( ç ùi ~~ ~~ ,. De r 3~ '1 r;~1-: id ¿) L, Ii~ ~. ~ . . . :-~( "!:1 . . . ~. .. ~ ~i '. ·.Ii d~ '~~" " . ...... '" f;~.: W\\-\..\ðM M. ~~ 1rTù)( VO\-.~. ~..,., OR"TCT \'. ; 3 .~ Q .. 82 . . , " Ill.!. . ".. uJ '! ·~s ~'TEM~ E~MT. '2"; ~ 2C.W. ~\~ ~ I" ": -40) ~.~.~..~ - . - .... . ~O.I!!!á.:L .'. ~ t!:I"t. 0.: ~ W . ·.ë!:Z.o~o~ BURSEY ROAD J '. PR'o~ ~ÞoJ .,,¡ - \:~. . ~: ::':~ . -. ~~,~:'"'' .....,- ~ :, '-:;-..-: -:. ~.: ':ie:~ ,'.",'. . . . ~ .": :~:.-: . ,. ..... :.. - . .. .. ..' -r # ."_ ... . . , . . .. ..-..' .~: ~<:~:~:~.~;~~ =~œ:: . _. . . '. ~:·.:·.:,~~/\~~,:_~~1J:~~ AU. that certain trect· or .parcel of land. situated in :.. J~ CCadra. ·s~i'~ . :.-:','" . .' . . -.. . - - . 0; .. . ...., ,Abatract 318,. Tarrant Couat.y, 'l'exaa 'and'beinr;j . a portioa.. ~f ~t: SIIIIIt ~~: . .:~ ~ ~ibed to willi_ H. PalEr etux Harriette C.as .recoîdèd;IIJ?Vol_~; .~.):>.~';þ ...P8ge 74, Deed Records¡, Tarrant CauDty, 'l'naa. an4 also 'beinq~~..~~~~:~. ....~."~ described by metes and bounds as followø: . . "f~, ~~"':' ~.'.; ¡,. ......~ ,'. ....'...'~ ',;'\r~ " - '-Ir B!GINNIt«; at· the Southeast corner of said tract,. said point beinq CD tba;~·.- '.' ··:tf' ri9ht~f-way 1 i08 of Bursey Road (a variable width ~iCJht-of-.wy);. '. '." '.~~":.¢_ ~ e' . .':;~:'~~~ " .. .":~;' ~ . .'. , >~: ž·~ .~t ~ ~:. 'Im'lCE North .89 degrees 94 . minutes 33 seconds west' with the soUth .hoaadaEy,·'i·ä.' , "._ ~~ of .: said tract and said North right-of-way··line,. 2211.83 feet:. to the .saatbw8Itt.:...._..~' corner. of said tract; . . '. _'.", " ...., .... '.:.~-::.'~...; :-:'L'.: . :'~..'.'.-;::: . , . . - . .~ 'lftDI::E North øø degrees 89 minutes. 1-4 seconds. Eutwith the West boaadåzy :J:¡~~:.' ~'~}.~ .:;d =., :~69~:':~~:po::tes 4~~..~~~~,:~f~',.,~~:~'~i1~~ .~~ l~ne_, of ~~~ ,tract~.. ..' . ,.:'.;, ;.;'> :~::~:::: ~f;.? '..;,;:~;~:~~.~~~~1?t~~~ "'I'IfJR% South '" degrees 1" minutes 13 seconda··West:· with·· the· said But~, \ ..~:-.. ," :,--. - . 'l:..,~~ 'line, 6.39. feet: to the place. of beginninq aDd cantaining·e~.1277 acze,- ·~·er!· .... ~'-w' 1... . .:... " . '. _, . e _ ;. ~. " -'/," " .jO.~- ~,._ . . . \ ·.:~~~~>S?~~ ~ ~r!4~·~··~·ltq~!!·~~~ . . ~l/ItV6rtNtS, INC.'··· . ' . RE."TDED . PUILIC SaaVEYOR·. P.ø. BOX 1034 ' 2..~ 2211 ~'~i . HUR~T t·. 1:EX:U . ~ .". ~,..; DATE (t - . ~ ~. lP,' .;... .... " -f" ,D,(.:~ _, . I >- :·I.~ .. -:if." ,-. ..' ~ " ~. .\'. ''-~~~~¿~~~_' 't'f-~ . ~ II. ... . " .,' . ";c... .~. .:- . .. 0- _ I I I CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: Finance " Council Meeting Date;> / 13/91 Agenda Number:PU 91-10 Subject: Award of Bid on Lockbox In July of 1989 the City initiated. utility billing lockbox procedures on a contractual basis with Bank One. We have realized financial advantages to the Ci ty ,through lower processing costs, increased interest earnings from faster payment receipts, and decreased personnel costs in the Central Cashier section. As we approached the two' year mark in the operation we resolicited for bids in the hope of realizing ever additional financial advantages. At bid closing time in April we received two proposals. The institutions and amounts bid are given below. Annual Service Charge Bank One $43,601 $39,167 Team Bank Additionally, the processing center for Team Bank is in Bedford as opposed to downtown Dallas for Bank One. Other differences in the total lockbox service re trivial. Recommendation: The staff recommends the award of the bid to Team Bank after the. required one month notification of termination with Bank One. Finance Review Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operating Budget Other ~ 7l1~ ~-~ ~ Department Head Signature CITY COUNCIL ACTION ITEM Acct. Number 02-20-01-4800 Sufficient Funds Available & ~11:?~~ I City Manager . Finance Director I Page 1 of I Department: Management Information Services ~Ubject: I ~ City Council, at the December 17, 1990 Council Meeting approved the concept of linking the entire municipal facilities under one telecommunication telephone system. I CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Telephone System Upgrade ~ Council Meeting Dat~:/ 13/91 PU 91-11 Agenda Number:--" .0 I I The initial phase was to link city hall and the recreation/library facility. That phase has been completed. The second phase, requiring addi tional hardware, was competitively bid with a bid opening on April 30, 1991. The detail of the two bids received is outlined as follows: I I I I· I Inter-Tel Tel-Plus New System $60,379 $52,871 Pay Off on Old Equipment 8,645 8,645 Outside Cable Linking Buildings 3,436 3,436 Total Purchase Price $72,460 $64,952 --....--- ------ ------ ------ 5 Year Lease/Purchase $1,274.60 $1,088.09 -------- -------- -------- -------- Funding Source: Sufficient funds are available in Management Services and Utility Fund to purchase the new system. The proposed system may be expensed as follows: 02-11-01-6200 06-01-02-6200 $48,714 16,238- $64,952 Total Recommendation: It is recommended that City Council award the bid to Tel-Plus in the amount of $52,871, payoff the existing system in the amount of $8,645 and approve the outside cable amount of $3,436. Finance Review Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operating Budget _ Othe: _ // \A' / 7(~'" [ Departm~re CITY COUNCIL ACTION ITEM . Finance Director Page 1 of I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: Police Council Meeting Date: 5/13/91 Subject: Additional Disk Storage - Police Computer Agenda Number: PU 91-12 The Police Department requests the emergency purchase of additional disk space for the IBM System 36 currently in use in our Police Management Information System. There are currently 11 megabytes of disk space left on a system that is in use 24 hours per day, seven days a week. At the current rate of attrition of available space, we anticipate that we will be out of disk space within 90 days. The need for disk space is on target with projections made by the Police Department in 1989. At the time, we estimated we could make it through calendar 1990 and possibly 1991. It was expressed at the time that we could not guarantee the entire year of 1991 due to the addition of software onto the System that could not be anticipated in terms of impact on disk usage. Budgetary planning to meet disk storage needs was predicated on purchasing an entire used System 36 system from a neighboring city at a cost of approximately $5,600. However the prospective seller has postponed the date on which the system would be available to the extent that it would be unsafe to continue to wait. This requires that we pursue the purchase of an upgrade for the existing system. We anticipate the cost of an additional 358 Mb of disk space to be no more than $8,500 which is the figure we request be approved as a "not to exceed" figure. Should the purchase and installation fall short of the requested figure, only the money needed to accomplish the end result will be expended. This proposed upgrade is expected to accommodate our needs for approximately two more years. Fundina Source: The proposed upgrade cost is $8,500. Funds in the amount of $5, 600 are available in the Police Department budget, and a transfer of $2,900 is proposed I from Salaries Administration (Budget Department) to complete the needed financing. From 01-25-01-1010 Amount $2,900 To: 01-80-02-6500 $2,900 Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the purchase additional disk storage, at a cost not to exceed $8,500 and approve the transfer of funds as indicated above. Finance Review Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operating Budget Other Department Head Signature CITY COUNCIL ACTION ITEM '. ,Finance Director Page 1 of I' CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS I ~~partment: Economic Development I Subject: Equipment Purchases; Iron Horse Golf Course II Recreational Services, Ltd. has reviewed wi th staff purchasing additional fairway and greens mowers for I Included in the discussions were: I I I ~ I I I l- I ~ I I ~ ~ I I ~ ~ Council Meeting Date: 5/13/91 Agenda Number: PU 91-13 the use possibility of at Iron Horse. 1. PURCHASE OF TWO FAIRWAY MOWERS. In our initial equipment purchase a seven gang - pull behind mower and tractor was pur- chased to mow the fairways. RSL is requesting that this equip- ment be traded in on two fairway mowers for the following reasons: unit is growth. a) With the heavy clay soils, the weight of the current causing compaction to the soil , resulting in poor turf b) When the fairways are excessively wet from rain, flooding or heavy irrigation, there are areas in which the current pull behind unit cannot mow for several days. The new units would be able to mow under such conditions - improving both the condition of the course and the speed of play. c) The new units will provide a much better cut of grass and provide a higher quality plaY1ng condition. 2. PURCHASE OF TWO WALKING GREENS MOWERS. There are currently three walking greens mowers at Iron Horse. With the high level of daily play, we are unable to mow ahead of the play, especially when one unit is down for repairs. Recreational Services submitted specifications to area vendors and obtained quotes as outlined in the attached letter. Those units recommended for pur- chase are outlined below: l1liII ~ODEL TOR.O 223D .am: 20,075 ea. (Iou trade- in of 511,S00) TOTAL APPROVED VBNDOR GoJdthwaites Fairway Mowers $28,650 v WalJdng Greensmowers GRl000 4,03S eL $8.070 Ooldthwaites Finance Review Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operating Budget Other \ ~~ I Department Head Signature CITY COUNCIL ACTION ITEM Acct. Number SUffl~lent ~ Available ~ 7/Ä--~ ¡(~~ . Finance Director I I I I I I I I I I CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Page Two Recreational Services has recommended these equipment purchases, feeling that they are necessary for the proper maintenance of the course and product delivery to our customers at Iron Horse. With prudent management of expenses, RSL feels they can lower course maintenance expense from $630,524 to $577,547 for the current fiscal year. Included in this amount would be the $10,780 which is necessary for the lease payments to purchase the above equipment. Lee Maness is reviewing the possibility of the city leasing the equipment in an effort to lower lease costs. In future budget years, the lease payments for this equipment would remain in the Course Maintenance Department budget. RECOMMERDATIOH: It is recommended by Recreational Services, Ltd. and city staff that the capital leasing of two fairway mowers and two walking greens mowers, as outlined above, be approved. CITY COUNCIL ACTION ITEM Pa e of I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I I I I I !I I Ie I MAY~07 '91 03:45PM RSL -r- . ~ , .'t. .) '..)( . (' ;)~.J.(. .~~(~ ,)~: RSL J.. ',-; . . J:. 'ìd:î5) ; .., ).."". A Golf Course Management Company YIA FACSlM"~1=t: AND VA S. MAIL May 7, 1991 Mr. Robert Miller Director of Economic Development Cty of Nonh Richland Hills 7301 North East Loop 820 North Richland Hills, Texas 76180 Dear Bob: This letter is a fonow-up to my letter of April 29, 1991 in regard ~. ~~pment purchases. bids and lease recomn,endations. Specifications were submitted to area vendors which supplied the various equipment outlined below. Each vendor delivered to Iron Horse a particular piece of equipment which was observed in operation as to· its durability, cutting/turf appearance and service /maintenance. Below is a S11mmarization for our purchase recommendations: 1. Walking Greensmowers hœ:bwl - The Jacobsen unit was demonstrated for approximately two weeks. Maintenance was the same as the existing units being utilized at the course. A design problem in the ignition system c:auses the machine to shut off while in operation. Turf cutting was not as tine as the current units being used. .This unit was bid at $3,949. John Deere - A John Deere mower was demonstrated for approYi'11ately two weeks. The mowing cut was acœptable but we had some problems with the clutch design and height adjustment fittings. The groomer attachment kit produced a lower quality cut. This unit was bid at $4.236. 3012 FainDount Dallas. Texas 7S201 21~/740-0114 I Ie I I I I I I I -- I I I I ,I I I Ie I 1'1t'1 T IQ ( . -=' J. ~~ ¡ tq:)t"ITJ· u ~1: r..:J MR. ROBERT ~ {ER PAGE TWO .I'gm - The Toro unit was demonstrated for approximately two weeks. The mowing and cutting units were superior to previous units tested. This unit produced a' finer putting surface. Operator performance was highest as to operation, maintenance and serviceability. The groomer attachment kit was easy, along with the basket for grass removal. . This unit was bid at $4,035 and is ·the unit we recommend lor purchase. 2. Fairway MoWers RansomeR, - This unit did not meet the bid specificaûons. The cutting heads were belt driven and very thin. The side cutting units were behind the operator resulting in poor frontal vision durin¡ operation. Turf compensation kits were not available. J aeobs~n · 1bis unit was demonsttated on two occasions at one week intervals. The mowing patterns were very good. Reels did not lift high enough to clear the mound area in turns. In addition, because the reels were close to the ground, the units could not clear some low-water crossings without scraPÌI1& thus causing damage to the cutter units.' Mechanical access was extremely limited, presenting adequate serviceability. These units were bid at 528,889, including trade-in. .I:am - The Toro unit was demonstrated on three occasions. . The final demoDStration was with the Jacobsen unit. This unit produced the highest quality cut, maintenance and design for serviceabi1ity~ Some features are not available on other units which were specified, ie., two separate cooling units, reel špeed/clip ratio adjustments, equal accessibility to all cutting units. These units were ·bid at-$28,6S0, Includinl trade-in; and are the units we recommend for purchase. 3. Fairway Sweeper Toro 'IR-48 - This turf sweeper is needed to pick up leaves and debris in large turf area. The current vendor is the only one available for this unit. The unit was bid. was bid at $2,595 and-is the lIDit," i:eeommead·for purdiase. We believe the recommendations as previously noted are necessary for Iron Horse Golf Course and request the Council t S approval to proceed with these purchases. Should you need additional. iI.ú:ormation, please feel free to contact me. RSL';'·:·' ..1)" }. CPB/kld ,.. . CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: Finance ~ Council Meeting Date: 5/13/91 Agenda Number: PU 91-14 Subject: Purchase of Uninterrupted Power Source I I The 1990/91 operating budget includes money for the purchase of a Uninterrupted Power Source (UPS). The UPS is needed to supply power to the AS 400 computer system and the GIS file server in the event of power failure, surges, and brown outs. Request for Proposals were solicited and the results are outlined below. Electrical UPS Installation Maintenance Total IBM $25,780 $8,469 -0- $34,249 *Dickey Electric Co. 11,946 9,492 2,720 24,158 ~ Funding Source - 02-20-01-6400 - $20,500 06-01-02-3520 - 3,658 Recommendation: It is recommended Council award the bid for the purchase, installation and maintenance contract of an Uninterrupted Power Source to *Dickey Electric in the amount of $24,158. Finance Review Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) _ Operating Budget X Oth~ . _ ~ 7lt._ ·w~ Department Head Signature CITY COUNCIL ACTION ITEM Acct. Number See Above Sufficient Fùnds Available' , -4~~ 12{t-~ I City Manager ~F,"ance Director I Page 1 of 1 I I CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: Finance ~ Council Meeting Date: 5/13/91 Agenda Number: PU 91-15 SUbject: Printing Contract - Utility Statements I I I I I I City Council, at the June 11, 1990 Council meeting, awarded the bid .for purchase of an annual supply of utility bill statements and envelopes to Frontier Printing. This company has done quality work and provided exceptional service in the past year. Frontier Printing has indicated they would extend the contract prices for an additional year. Because the reorder quantities are greater than the initial contract, the per 1,000 costs are less than the original contract. A savings can be realized as well as staff time required in rebidding. . The unit cost comparing last year's contract to the proposed cost are identified as follows: 1990/91 1990/91 Extended Quantity Amount 1991/92 statements $14.10 240,000 $3,384 $14.05 1991/92 Extended Quantity Amount 500,000 $7,025 Envelopes 20.14 240,000 4.834 $8,218 19.98 500,000 9.990 $17,015 Total Cost I I I I I I I Recommendation: It is recommended Council allow the Finance / Purchasing Departments to negotiate with Frontier Printing for the extension of the contract to print utility bill statements and envelopes for an additional year. Finance Review Sòurce of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operating Budget ----X- Ot~ /:) ~ //Î~c~ Department Head Signature CITY COUNCIL ACTION ITEM Acct. Number 02-20-01-2600 Sufficient Funds Available ~ . Finance Director A. City Manager Page 1 of 1 I' I Department: SUbject: CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Finance Purchase Contract - Utility Water Meters ~ Council Meeting Date: Agenda Number: PU 91-16 5/13/91 I I I I I I The 1990-1991 Operating Budget Council appropriated funds for the purchase of water meters. On April 23, 1990 Council awarded the contract to supply water meters to Schlumberger Industries, Water Division for a period of one year. Their product has proven to be of superior quality and their service record exceptional. Schlumberger Industries, as indicated in the attached letter is willing to extend the contract for an additional year at the current prices. staff feels this would be the most advantageous to the City. The unit prices for the various meter sizes and estimated quantities are as follows: 5/8" x 3/4" 2,000 $21.10 $42,200 3/4" x 3/4" 50 43.00 2,150 1" x 1" 600 62.00 37,200 1 1/2" 50 154.00 7,700 2" 200 210.00 42.000 Total $131,250 I I I I I I I Recommendation: It is recommended Council extend our present contract with Schlumberger Industries, Water Division to supply water meters for an additional year not to exceed $131,250. Finance Review Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operating Budget Other ß~ I~{ç~~ ~~ / Department Head Signature CITY COUNCIL ACTION ITEM --x- Acct. Number 02-11-01-6725 Sufficient Funds Available II l . Fmance Director Page 1 of 1 I ft I 1 I I I I Ie I I I I I I I t' I )..J. ~ .. . .~~~ .'l ; . ~~i~':' ~. . Water Division April 26, ·1991 Mrs. Donna Enos Budget Director City of North Richland Hills Post Office Box 820609 North Richland Hills, Texas 76182-0609 Subject: Water Meter Contract May 1, 1990 through April 30, 1991. Dear Mrs. Enos: Our contract for furnishing water mete;s to the City of North Richland Hills is expiring on April 30, 1991. We will be pleased to renew this contract at our original bid pricing for one additional year, until April 30, 1992. We appreciate the business we have received from the City of North Richland Hills and look forward to furnishing your water meter requirements for the coming year. Please indicate your acceptance of this extension by signing and returning one copy of this letter to this office. Sincerely, ,~D. ~~ ay D. Evensen Regional Sales Manager JDE :rny Approved and Accepted: CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS By: 14285 Midway Road, Suite 170, Dallas, TX 75244 PH: (214) 404-8251 FAX: (214) 991-3970 A Division of Schlumberger Industries, Inc. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: Pn h 1 ; c Work F; Council Meeting Date: 5 / 13 /91 Public Hearing on Adoption of "Municipal Subject: nr~;nñge TIt; 1 ;ty Systems" - AgendaNumber:PW 91-16 Ordinance No. 1727 Legal notice by advertisement in a local paper on April 11th, 18th and 25th has been accomplished in accordance with State Law. A Drainage Utility Study by Knowlton-English-Flowers, Inc. was included with the March 25th, 1991 agenda packet. A Public Hearing should now be conducted to receive public input on whether a public Drainage Utility System should be established in North Richland Hills. The Mayor should open the Public Hearing, receive input from citizens and then close the Public Hearing. The Council can then consider Ordinance 1727 i adopting the Drainage utility System. Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council conduct the Public Hearing and take action on Ordinance No. 1727. Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operating Budget Other N/A Finance Review Acct. Number N I A Sufficient Funds Available - - I /J -rf~ ead Signature · CI y Manager CITY COUNCIL ACTION ITEM , Finance Director Pa e 1 of 1 I Ie I I I I I I I ~ I I I I I I I f I ORDINANCE NO. 1727 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE MUNICIPAL DRAINAGE UTILITY SYSTEMS ACT, SAME BEING SECTIONS 402.041, ET SEQ., AND COMPRISING SUBCHAPTER C OF CHAPTER 402 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, V.T.C.A. AND ESTABLISHING THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS MUNICIPAL DRAINAGE UTILITY SYSTEM IN THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, to protect the public health and safety from loss of life and property caused by surface water overflows and surface water stagnation desires, pursuant to legislative authority, to establish a municipal drainage utility system within the municipal boundaries of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas and to provide rules for the use and operation of such system and prescribe and establish fees, together with the assessment, levy and collection thereof, to finance and fund such municipal drainage utility system. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS: I. The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, finds it to be in the public interest to protect the public health and safety from loss of life and property caused by surface water overflows and surface water stagnation within the boundaries of the City of North Richland Hills and further finds that to protect such public interests: (I) The City of North Richland Hills will establish a schedule of drainage charges against all real property in the City subject to charges under Sections 402.041, et seq. of Subchapter C of Chapter 402 of the Local Government Code, V.T.C.A. (2) The City of North Richland Hills will provide drainage for all real property within the City on payment of drainage charges, except such real property which may be exempted therefrom as authorized by law; and (3) The City of North Richland Hills will offer such drainage service on non-discriminatory, reasonable and equitable terms. II. The North Richland Hills Drainage Utility System is herewith and hereby established and declared to be a public utility. The City of North Richland Hills shall have full authority to operate such Municipal Drainage utility System pursuant to the authority given and contained under Article XI, Section 5, of the Texas Constitution, the North Richland Hills City Charter, and Sections 402.041, et seq., of Subchapter C of Chapter 402 of the Local Government Code, V.T.C.A. Sections 402.041, et seq., of Subchapter C of Chapter 402 of the Local Government Code, V.T.C.A., as now existing or as hereafter amended are herewith adopted. l- Ie I I I I I I I . I I I I I I I f I Ordinance No. 1727 Page 2 III. The North Richland Hills City Council will, by ordinance, adopt rules for the operation and conduct of the North Richland Hills Municipal Drainage utility System, consistent with its authority and state law. IV. Prior to the levy of any drainage charges for the financing and funding of the North Richland Hills Municipal Drainage utility System, the North Richland Hills City Council shall hold a public hearing on such charges pursuant to state law. V. Severability Clause. That it is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the sections, 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 and 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. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication as provided by the North Richland Hills City Charter and the laws of the state of Texas. PASSED AND APPROVED this 13th day of May, 1991. APPROVED: Tommy Brown, Mayor ATTEST: Jeanette Rewis, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: Rex McEntire, Attorney for City I I I I I I I I I CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: Pubic Works Council Meeting Date: 5/13/91 Setting Date for Public Hearing on Subject: Levyinq a Schedule of CharQes for the Agenda Number: PW 91-17 Drainage utility System - Resolution No. 91-21 Assuming the City Council has adopted Ordinance 1727 (PW 91-16), establishing a Drainage Utility System, the City Council must hold an additional Public Hearing. The Public Hearing is mandated by requirements of the Texas Local Government Code (Chapter 402, Subchapter C), which state that such hearing be held to consider the amount of the drainage charges or fees to be levied to support the system. Based upon the publication and notice requirements of the State Law, the earliest the Public Hearing may be held is June 10, 1991. Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Resolution No. 91-21, calling the Public Hearing for consideration of the amount of the charges to be established for the North Richland Hills Municipal Drainage utility System. il I I I I I I I I Source of Funds: Bonds (GO/Rev.) Operatin Budget Other Finance Review Acct. Number Sufficient Funds Available rC If!l~ t Head Signature City Manager CITY COUNCIL ACTION ITEM . Finance Director Page 1 of I Ie I I I I I I I ~ I I I I I I I ~ I RESOLUTION NO. 91-21 BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, that; I. A PUBLIC HEARING shall be held by the North Richland Hills City Council on the question of levying a schedule of drainage charges for the North Richland Hills Municipal Drainage utility System. Such hearing shall be heard at 7:30 p.m. o'clock on the 10th day of June, 1991 in the Council Chambers of City Hall at 7301 N.E. Loop 820, North Richland Hills, Texas. II. NOTICE SHALL be given of the public hearing as prescribed by Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 402, Subchapter C. PASSED AND APPROVED this 13th day of May, 1991. APPROVED: Tommy Brown, Mayor ATTEST: Jeanette Rewis, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: Rex McEntire, Attorney for City I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I f' I ORDINANCE NO. - AN ORDINANCE LEVYING A SCHEDULE OF DRAINAGE CHARGES FOR THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS MUNICIPAL DRAINAGE UTILITY SYSTEM AGAINST ALL REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, SUBJECT TO SUCH CHARGES UNDER SECTIONS 402.041, ET. SEQ., SUBCHAPTER C OF CHAPTER 402 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas to protect the health and safety from loss of life and property caused by surface water overflows and surface water stagnation, has heretofore, pursuant to legislative authority established a Municipal Drainage Utility System within the municipal boundaries of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, and desires, also pursuant to legislative authority, to provide rules for the use and operation of such system and prescribe and establish fees, together with the assessment, levy and collection thereof, to finance and fund such Municipal Drainage Utility System; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas finds that the basis for the drainage charges set forth herein is directly related to drainage; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, finds that the classification of benefitted properties set forth herein is nondiscriminatory, equitable and reasonable; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, in setting the schedule of charges for drainage services set forth hereinbelow, has based its calculations upon an inventory of the lots and tracts within the municipal boundaries of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas; and WHEREAS, in setting such schedule of charges for drainage service, the City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, has considered the uses made of the benefitted properties, using official zoning maps of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, for that purpose, and has also considered the size and topography of the parcels of benefitted property in assessing the drainage charges set forth hereinbelow; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, finds that the schedule of charges set forth hereinbelow, and the rates upon which such schedule of charges was calculated, are equitable for similar services in all areas of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, has held a public hearing on the charges levied and imposed herein, after publishing notice of such public hearing, all in the manner prescribed by Subchapter C of Chapter 402 of the Texas Local Government Code. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS; I ~ I I I I I I I -. I I I I I I I , I I. The following schedule of drainage charges is hereby levied against all real property lying within the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, subject to drainage charges under Subchapter C of Chapter 402 of the Texas Local Government Code: A. Basic Drainage Charge. The rates set forth herein are calculated on basis of a drainage charge of $2.00 per ERU (Equivalent Residential Unit) which is equal to $6.42 per impervious acre of land. Runoff coefficients and corresponding rates per acre for various land uses may be modified by the City Council from time to time by a modification of said Basic Drainage Charge. B. Single-Family Residential {Rl, R2, R3, R-4-SD( R-5-D, R-6-T & R-8). The City Council finds that the single-family residential lots within the City of North Richland Hills, Texas will be charged at a rate per lot based on their zoning. The charge per lot to be based on the Basic Drainage Charge. Zoning Runoff Coefficient Rate per Lot R1 0.51 $2.28 R2 0.54 $1.72 R3 0.55 $1.48 R-4-SD 0.59 $0.76 R-5-D 0.59 $0.76 R-6-T 0.63 $0.64 R-8 0.62 $0.96 C. All other lots, tracts and parcels of land within the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, shall be charged on the basis of the 'acreage contained in said lot, tract or parcel of land, and the use made of such property, in accordance with the following schedule of drainage charges which are hereby levied against all such remaining lots, tracts and parcels of land within City of North Richland Hills, Texas: Zoning Runoff Coefficient Rate per Acre R-7-MF C o I U SU Undeveloped 0.66 0.80 0.78 0.81 0.62 0.57 0.25 $ 8.48 $10.28 $10.02 $10.40 $ 7.96 $ 7.32 $ 3.22 , II. The City Council of City of North Richland Hills, Texas, may change, adjust, and readjust the rates and charges established herein for drainage services from time to time by ordinance. I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I re I III. The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, shall, by subsequent ordinance, adopt rules for the operation and conduct of the North Richland Hills Municipal Drainage utility System, including exemptions, if any, from the drainage charges levied therein, consistent with its authority and state law. IV. Severability Clause. That is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the sections, 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 and 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. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication as provided by the City of North Richland Hills City Charter and laws of the state of Texas; provided, however, that the Municipal Drainage utility System charges levied hereby shall take effect on October 1, 1991. PASSED AND APPROVED this day of , 1991. APPROVED: Tommy Brown, Mayor ATTEST: Jeanette Rewis, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: Rex McEntire, Attorney for City I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I The Honorable Tommy Brown Mayor City of North Richland Hills City of North Richland Hills PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN March, 1991 Schrickel, Rollins and Associates, Inc. Landscape Architecture · Planning · Engineering I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I "To enrich the lives of the people of North Richland Hills through the stewardship of our natural resources and the responsive provision of quality recreational, cultural and educational experiences." CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PARKS AND RECREA TION MASTER PLAN March, 1991 Schrickel, Rollins and Associates, Inc. 1161 Corporate Drive West, Suite 200 Arlington, Texas 76006 (817) 649-3216 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Contents Report Excerpts 1 Introduction 5 I. Planning Elements 9 Environmental Setting · Land Use · Streets & Thoroughfares . Population · Review of Related Planning Documents II. Inventory & Observations 19 City Parks & Recreation Centers · Other Public Park & Recreation Sites . Public School Facilities · City Facilities Maintained by the Park Department · Sports Programs · Nearby Recreation Facilities · Potential Park Sites III. Standards & Guidelines 41 Criteria · Park Acreage Guidelines · Recreation Facility Guidelines . Park Classifications · Park Service Zones IV. Public Participation 57 Survey · Public Meeting V. Conclusions 61 Needs Summaries & Recommendations · Park System Economic Benefits VI. Implementation 73 Park & Recreation Development Costs · Renovation Costs . Acquisition, Renovation & Development Schedule · Funding Sources . Land Acquisition Techniques · Suggested Ordinances · Administrative Approaches . Marketing. Plan Update & Refinement Special Topic: City-School Cooperative Programs 99 Appendixes A. Maintenance & Operations Analysis 107 B. Summary of Facilities by Planning Sector 112 C. TORP Regional & Local Priorities 113 D. Parks & Recreation Survey 115 E. Parks Department Mission Statement, Purpose, Policies, & Goals 125 Bibliography I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Plate 1 Plate 2 Plate 3 Plate 4 Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 8 List of Illustrations Land Use 13 Population Distribution & Planning Sectors 15 Park & Recreation Resources 39 Park Service Zones 53 Norich Park Existing Conditions 21 Northfield Park Existing Conditions 23 Richfield Park Existing Conditions 25 Fossil Creek Park Existing Conditions 27 Nearby Recreation Facilities 37 Typical Linear Park 52 Richfield Park Conceptual Plan 66 Fossil Creek Park Conceptual Plan 67 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Report Excerpts The findings and recommendations listed below are excerpted from the report and represent a summary of the plan's most significant points. All are addressed within the report whose format approximates the master planning process diagrammed on page 8. Key Findings · Existing parks are well distributed throughout the City, bùt severe shortages exist in numbers of neighborhood parks and in linear park and city park acreage. · Parks and other properties for which the parks department is responsible are generally well maintained. The department appears to be maximizing its budget. · Less than one-half of the land maintained by the parks department is in parks. · Five well established sports associations operate athletic programs for thousands of youth each year. Participation has leveled off in recent years, due in part to lack of facilities. · The City's athletic fields are at nearly maximum use for organized play. Two of the sports associations must operate programs outside the City, and children are being turned away for lack of available fields. · The 39,000 square-foot recreation center and the Bursey Road Senior Center have both opened within the last six years, allowing for major expansion in the recreation programs and classes. · With the opening of the Glenview Road Senior Center mid-1991, the City will have ample facilities for the operation of its senior citizens programs for the foreseeable future. · The park department's recreation staff administers an ambitious program of classes and athletic leagues whose revenues recover an unusually high 75 percent of the total recreation budget. REPORT EXCERPTS 1 2 . North Richland Hills' only city park, Fossil Creek, has major access problems, some of its facilities need repair or replacement, auto circulation and parking are inadequate, and it is subject to frequent flooding. However, it is the only natural open space in the City park system. More than one-half of the City's existing park acreage is devoted to the single activity of golf. No land has been added to the park system since 1978. The park system has no public swimming or multipurpose paved trails. The Little Bear Creek corridor -- its floodplain, savannahs and woodlands, utility easements in the area, and lack of development -- offers a unique opportunity for parks and quality residential and commercial development linked together by a natural greenbelt. The City's concern with drainage issues has led to the adoption of policies that will inhibit floodplain preservation and linear park development. Implementation of the existing Thoroughfare Plan will require the development of more neighborhood parks than would otherwise be necessary. Corporate expansion in the general area suggests that significant population growth will occur in North Richland Hills in the 90s. Growth will increase the competition for City funds for its various services, including street and drainage improvement, water supply, sewage disposal, and expansion of the police and rtre departments. Given the demand for basic services and the City's resistance to raising taxes, funding for park site acquisition and development may be increasingly limited. Citizens indicated through the survey and at the November public meeting their strong support for outdoor swimming, hike and bike trails, nature areas and trails, playgrounds and an athletic complex. Survey results indicate that North Richland Hills citizens are supportive of additional park improvements and are willing to be flexible as to how these improvements might be financed. The City's residents expressed strong support for cooperative programs between the City and school district to maximize recreational opportunities at the lowest possible cost. · · · · · · · · · · · NORTII RICHLAND HILLS PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Implementation Priorities An immediate priority for implementation of this master plan is for the Park Board to develop a short-range action plan to guide board and staff activities. This would link project objectives with means cun-ently available for implementation, and identify measurable ends to be achieved. The action plan should address such topics as revision of existing policies and ordinances, creation of additional policies and ordinances, securing short and long term project funding, and overcoming the most critical deficits in the park system. Sports association representatives and other interested parties should contribute to the fonnation of the action plan. Its successful implementation is dependent on a common understanding of its intent and proposed methods of action by the City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, Park Board, City staff and citizens of North Richland Hills. The following recommendation priority groupings will provide a basis for an action plan. All of these recommendations are discussed in Sections V and VI of this report. Priority Group I Park Land Acquisition · Begin immediately to acquire the 90 (minimum) to 248 (maximum) acres of land needed now for neighborhood, city, and linear parks, aquatic center, athletic fields, and tennis center, exploring first all possibilities for acquisition at less than market value. Survey publicly held (City, Birdville Independent School District, Resolution Trust Corporation - Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation) sites that may be available for park development through ·dedication, donation, long-term lease, or bargain sale. Pursue joint use-development and operation agreements with Fort Worth Christian School and North Hills Medical Center. Survey power line rights-of-way and other utility easements for possible linkage parks and other open space development. Seek matching funds from the State of Texas to aid in land acquisition. REPORT EXCERPTS 3 Priority' Group II . Make recommended improvements in existing parks, emphasizing paving of trails and playground replacement. . Secure a development master plan for Fossil Creek Park. Priority Group III New Facility Development -Immediate Needs · Aquaticscen~r · Soccer-football fields · Neighborhood Parks · Baseball-Softball diamonds · Multipurpose trails · Tennis Center · Signs and graphics program · Seek matching funds from the State of Texas and other sources to aid, in new facility development. Park Land Acquisition and Facility Development -1995 Needs · Continue land acquisition. (The aggregate park land deficit will increase to 145 (minimum) to 337 (maximum) acres by 1995.) Recreation center · · City and linear park development 4 NORTH RICHLAND Hn.Ls PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Introduction North Richland Hills is a city of contrasts. The rural roads, faÌms, savannahs and natural floodplains of northern areas of the City recall the community's heritage as an agricultural center. The commerce and congestion of the Loop 820 and SH 26 corridors speak: of its rapid transition from rural to urban. Yet within a few blocks of the busy thoroughfares quiet streets and pleasant neighborhoods reflect a community that is substantially residential in character. The City has grown rapidly since its incorporation in 1953 with the population doubling every decade through 1980.1 North Richland Hills now seems poised for another period of growth with the influx of new corporate installations in and near northeast Tarrant County. However, the existing population is burdening the City's park and recreation facilities. Substantial expansion of indoor recreation facilities and programs has occurred recently but major deficits exist in the quantity and quality of fields available for the youth sports programs. North Richland Hills has no aquatic center, no tennis center and no multipurpose trails. Prime natural areas exist in the City, but Fossil Creek Park is the only one reserved as public open space. The City has not acquired any public park land since 1978. Opportunities to acquire the large tracts of land required to meet the active and passive recreational needs of North Richland Hills's citizens may be lost if the City does not act soon. Before land acquisition decisions are made, however, the City needs an updated evaluation of its present and future recreational needs. (The existing parks and recreation plan was done in 1982.) Other issues support the need for a parks and recreation master plan. Preservation of the Little Bear Creek corridor in its natural state has been suggested. A proposal for a "Birdville Village Park" historic interpretive center in Fossil Creek Park has been made. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department recommends that a city applying for a grant have a current parks and recreation master plan. In recognition of the City's growing park and recreation needs, the City Council initiated the request-for-proposal process that led to the selection in July, 1990, of Schrickel, lCity of North Richland Hills Community Services Guide, (North Richland Hills Public Library, Spring, 1990) iv. INTRODUCTION 5 Rollins and Associates, Inc. to prepare the City's parks and recreation master plan. Purpose This master plan is a guide for the orderly expansion of the North Richland Hills parks and recreation system. With this plan the City staff, park board and council can anticipate and respond to problems and opportunities rather Keller-Smithfield Road near Bursey Road. than react to crisis. A plan eliminates the "brush fire" approach to management. This report provides a data base for the formulation of policies, plans and designs. It is a tool for decision making that allows the City's limited resources -- general funds, capital improvement programs, and potential grants -- to be allocated equitably and efficiently. This plan will also provide continuity of purpose for succeeding boards and councils. Goals and Objectives Goals and objectives arise from the identification of basic issues and problems. Goals are value statements. Objectives identify measurable actions to be achieved. Together these form the foundation for decision making and action. The City included the following goals and objectives for the Parks and Recreation Department in the Request for Proposal for the Park, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Study. A. Provide a park and recreation program to meet the diverse needs of the citizens of North Richland Hills. 1. Immediate and short term improvements of parks. 2. Long term planning of a parks system. 3. Recreation opportunities and programs for all ages of the community. B. Determine practical means of maintaining and upgrading existing areas and facilities to a prescribed standard and purpose. 6 NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Cfommercial area on 8H26. c. Acquisition of park land and development of outdoor recreation facilities, including orderly development of existing park areas. D. Enlist community interest by encouraging individuals and citizen groups, funds, property, manpower, and input for the development and operation of the parks and recreation facilities. E. Increase and enhance parks and recreation opportunities by providing maximum multi-use of parks and recreation resources. F. To provide new and traditional parks and recreation experiences for present and future community residents. Since 1987, the Parks and Recreation Department has set annual goals which have aided in departmental planning. Goals and objectives are currently being incorporated into the annual budget process in order to better correlate the financial resources associated with accomplishing the goals and objectives. Several goals have addressed facility acquisition, improvement or replacement. The status of the goals is reviewed semi-annually. The goals adopted in January, 1991 along with the mission statement, department purpose, and policy statements are included in Appendix E. Goal 6 deals with facilities. This park system master plan will provide the data needed to establish annual and long-range objectives in land and facility acquisition and renovation. Planning Process The Consultant conducted a series of monthly informational meetings with the park board from July, 1990, through February, 1991. The format of those meetings followed the planning process described in the chart. INTRODUCTION 7 PLANNING PROCESS Master Plan Program Need Purpose Goals & Objectives I Planning Elements Inventory & Observations Environmental setting City facilities Land use Other public facilities Stteets & thoroughfares School facilities Population Sports associations Previous planning Potential parks Application of Standards & Principles Park acreage standards Recreation facility standards Park classifications Park service zones I Public Survey 1 J I Preliminary Proposed Program Draft Mandatory Recommendations Dedication Ordinance for Parks & Recreation of City-School System Cooperation I Public Meeting I Joint Meeting City Council Park Board School Board I Parks & Recreation Master Plan Document Recommendations & priorities Development costs Implementation sttategies School-City cooperation - Special Report 8 NORTH RICHLAND Hll..LS PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I. Planning Elements The park system planning process for North Richland Hills was heavily influenced by the City's physical features, cultural heritage, demographics, ordinances, and administrative policies. These factors suggest possibilities as well as pose limitations for system development. The purpose of this section of the report is to briefly explore the impacts of the following elements on planning for the City's park and recreation system: · Environmental Setting · Streets and Thoroughfares · Land Use · Population A review of related planning documents is also included in this section. Please refer to Plates 1, 2 and 3 for illustrations of the features discussed in this section. Environmental Setting Physical Just as the City's existing development reflects contrasting conditions, so too does its natural setting. The City lies within two vegetational regions, the Eastern Cross Timbers and the Grand Prairie. 1 The wooded knolls, sandy soils, and post oak woodlands of the eastern half of the City are typical in the Cross Timbers belts. The open, more nearly level land and heavy clay soils of the Grand Prairie vegetational region stand in contrast on the City's west side. A wooded ridge oriented north-south and east of Davis Boulevard, is one of the City's most prominent topographic features. However, North Richland Hills' high point of 730 feet above 1Preservin2 Texas' Natural Heritage. Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs Policy Research Project Report No. 31 (Austin: The University of Texas at Austin, 1978) 19. I. PLANNING ELEMENTS 9 sea level is in the northwest section of the City. The low point is approximately 530 feet2 where Fossil Creek exits the City at the southwest corner. The creeks and floodplains, particularly Little Bear Creek and Fossil Creek, provide some of the City's most attractive environmental areas, but are also the sites of significant problems. As the heavy rains of 1989 and 1990 demonstrated, flooding can Wooded ridge extends north-south in the eastern section of the City. cause significant property destruction and hazard to human life. Of the City's parks, Fossil Creek Park has been the most significantly affected by flooding. Ball field fencing was damaged and park buildings were flooded in 1980. The low water crossing on South Onyx Drive was destroyed in the 1989 and 1990 floods. It has been repaired and planning for a replacement bridge is underway. The eastern half of the park was inundated with several feet of water during the recent floods. Norich Park experienced some flooding from run off from surrounding areas. Large wooded areas exist in the City, on the floodplains and in the Eastern Cross Timbers areas. Oaks are found OQ the higher ground; post and blackjack are the principal species. Elms, willows, pecans and cottonwoods are found in the floodplains. Species found in both environments include hackberry, redbud, mexican plum, ash, red oak, mesquite, bois d'arc and sumac. Several fine stands of native grasses, particularly Little Blue Stem, exist in the savannah areas in northern section of the City. Urbanization has decreased wildlife numbers and species in the general area, but the following can be expected to exist in North Richland Hills: various songbirds, shorebirds, raptors, raccoons, opossums, skunks, coyotes, foxes, armadillos, and squirrels. Other bird varieties can be observed during migration periods including the endangered bald eagle, prairie falcon, and whooping érane. Bass, catfish, crappie, sunfish, carp, gar, and minnows are abundant in Tarrant County ponds and streams. Several reptiles and amphibians are also common in the area. The City's woodlands and floodplains are among the most desirable locations for parks. Ideally, the system would include at least one upland site to provide a viewpoint and other appropriate amenities. 2u. S. Geological Survey. 10 NORTH RICHLAND HILLs PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I The Birdville Independent School District (B.I.S.D.), Keller Independent School District (K.I.S.D.), and Hurst-Euless- Bedford Independent School District (H.E.B.I.S.D) serve the residents of North Richland Hills. Most students attend B.I.S.D. and the other districts have no schools in the City. The B.I.S.D. was organized in 1896 and presently operates six Big Fossil Creek channel shows the effects of urban flooding. elementary schools (with two (Fossil Creek Park) more under construction), three middle schools, and one high school in North Richland Hills. School playgrounds and fields provide recreational facilities that need not be duplicated by the City park system. Opportunities for school-City cooperative facilities and programs are discussed elsewhere in this report. The Cottonbelt Railroad divides the City near its midsection from southwest to northeast. Although it carries little traffic, it creates a physical and psychological barrier to movement throughout the City and thus for park planning. The right-of-way was purchased by the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) system in January, 1991. Traffic on the railroad could increase as DART reroutes freight trains from its other lines. Passenger traffic is not anticipated before 2010, if ever.3 Several utility easements and rights-of-way cross the City. Three TU Electric transmission lines cross in generally east-west corridors, which together comprise 83 acres.4 Four petroleum pipelines also cross the City: Amber, ARCO, Lone Star and Mobil. Historical European settlement in what is now North Richland Hills began in 1807, when the Willow Springs Methodist Church was established south of present-day Chapman Rd. The area was known as the Zion Community after the Zion Methodist Church was built in 1858. In 1880, Eli Smith donated land north of Chapman Rd. for a town site, and the area was officially named Smithfield. 3Michael Shaw, Real Estate Division, DART, Interview February 7, 1991. 86. ~e City of North Riclùand Hills 5- Year Park Stud-X Master Plan 1982 (Knowlton-English-Flowers, Inc., March, 1982) 1. PLANNING ELEMENTS 11 Settlement began south of this community in the summer of 1848. Settlers started arriving under W. S. Peters' land grant agreement to bring 600 families into the area. The community became known for its dairy fanns. Cows once grazed on land now occupied by shopping centers and an automobile dealer. The names of some of these early fanners, Davis, Booth Calloway, and Rufus Snow are memorialized by streets named for them. North Richland Hills was incorporated in 1953 with a population of 500 after an attempt to have the community become part of Richland Hills was overturned. Smithfield was annexed in 1960.5 The Park and Recreation Commission was established in 1959 by City ordinance No. 51 (revised by ordinance No. 316 in April, 1970). The park board began functioning in 1971 with Asa Short as chair. Succeeding Marker at Smithfield Cemetery commemorates the life of Eli Smith. chairs and their year of appointment were Everett Hays, 1972; Warren Connelley, 1973; Bill Polster, 1974; Don Wilson, 1976; Jody Williams, 1979; Tom Connell, 1979-81; J. Neal McCombs, 1981; David J. McGilvary, 1982; Don Tipps, 1989. Three men have served as Parks and Recreation Department Directors: Dennis Horvath hired in 1979; David Petika, 1984; and Jim Browne, 1988. The first department budget, for 1972-73, was $22,100. The projected budget for 1990-91 is $906,185. In 1990, the department received the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation's "Member City Award" for municipal excellence in athletic programs and facilities. The annual award is given to the Texas city that demonstrates the most significant increase in recreational activities, athletic program participation and willingness to host regional and state T.A.A.F. championship tournaments. 5City of North Richland Hills Community Services Guide, iv. NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN 12 Three historical plaques and several sites recall the City's past: Texas Historical Markers · Eli Smith (1848-1879). 6600 Smithfield Rd. Similar marker is also mounted in the Smithfield Cemetery. · Smithfield Masonic Lodge, #455, AF & AM. 8007 Main S1. Sites listed in the Tarrant County Historic Resources Survey6 · Old Smithfield United Methodist Church. 6700 Smithfield Rd. This building dates back to 1935 and 1952. However, this is the site of the Zion Methodist Church, South, organized here in 1858. The building now houses the Little Tyke Day Care Center. · Smithfield Cemetery. 6700 Smithfield Rd. (Adjacent to the Old Smithfield United Methodist Church.) It is maintained by the Smithfield Cemetery Association. · Hightower Autrey House. 6725 Smithfield Rd. Jimmy Hightower probably built this house for his son, L. A. Hightower around 1880. This house is one of the oldest in the Smithfield area, and is probably eligible for the National Register. · The Smithfield Feed Store. 8021 Main 51. John T. Overly built the building in 1926. This structure is the oldest commercial building in Smithfield. · Walker House. 8201 Main S1. Sources give two dates for the construction of this house, 1878 and 1889. Either date would qualify the house as one of the oldest surviving residences in the Smithfield area. Edward Walker was probably the fIrst owner and lived on the property until the 1940s. · John Newton Farm. 8101 Green Valley Rd. The John Newton family built this farmhouse and barn on their 100-acre farm in the late 1890s. The house and barn are typical of a small fann complex of that day. · John Shivers Farm. 8320 Davis Blvd. Soon after the War Between the States, John Shivers settled on 240 acres of land near the Smithfield Community. The existing house with a stone chimney was built in 1895. · Harwell- Engler Farm. 9501 Grapevine Hwy. Across from Tarrant County Junior College. The earliest known owners of this house were the Harwell family. It is believed the house was built about 1900. The barn was built in 1932, the year the Engler family became the owners. THIS PAGE FOLDS OUT ~ (PLATE 1) 6rrarrant County Historic Resources Survey: Phase II (Historic Preservation Council for Tarrant County, Texas and Page Anderson and Turnbull, Inc., August, 1983). I. PLANNlNG ELEMENTS 13 Land Use Approximately sixty percent of North Richland Hills' eighteen-square-mile area is developed. The City's mix of land uses ranges from single-family houses to industrial complexes. Sixty-six percent of the existing residential development is concentrated south of the Cottonbelt Railroad. Major commercial land uses are located along the Loop 820 and SH 26 corridors and along sections of Rufe Snow Drive and Davis Boulevard. Two industrial areas flank the City's eastern and western borders. The N.E. campus of Tarrant County Junior College straddles the City's eastern border with Hurst. Two major earlier land uses, the Green Valley Raceway and the Mangham Airport are no longer in use. They are currently owned by developers, residential and commercial, respectively. There are substantial tracts of undeveloped land in the northern portion of the City. Many of these are well suited for residential development, owing to the gentle topography, zoning, proposed street pattern, and compatible adjacent land uses. The availability of land and projected residential growth suggests the need for significant increases in the City's park acreage in this area. Park sites should be acquired before this demand is realized. This will benefit the City by · Allowing greater flexibility in placing facilities in the most advantageous locations. · Reducing the cost of acquisition by avoiding, to some degree, speculative land pricing. · Avoiding the numerous complications associated with "catch-up" park development in nearly built-out residential areas. · Enhancing citizen awareness of the City's long term commitment to park and recreation services. Streets & Thoroughfares North Richland Hills' streets and thoroughfares provide the link between its residents and the places where they live, work, shop, and, more particularly, where they play and relax. The organization and condition of the City's street system directly influences the successful development and use of its park and recreation resources. 14 NORTH RICHLAND HILLs PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN '~-5 ".. ~ ,.....-1 ~ CIj ~ Q Z ~ ~ en Q) E o J: -~ -e as en u.. Q) ~ >< 0> Q) c: a. ëi5 ð en Q) ~ E "e ~ ~ ~ :; :c ~ ~ 0> c: -2 o N (ij :.¡:: c: Q) ~ en Q) .... c: o Z !!!. o o .c. o Cf) en .... Q) ..... c: Q) en o 0> c: c: :c o :.¡:: ::J as m Q) .... '"C o c: Q) as a: '"C -g c: as as ...J ~ -~ .... :c as ::J a.. a.. I (ij :¡:: c: Q) '"C -ëñ Q) a: '"C Q)- a. as o .... _::J Q)..... >::; Q) 0 '"C .¡: c:0> ::;:)<C (1) ~ ~ ~ > W ~ D fIj Z ,.... ,.... 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Major collectors, arterials, and thoroughfares are normally placed at approximately one-mile intervals. The current North Richland Hills Thoroughfare Plan (Revised 7-23-90) indicates that future four-lane and other major streets will be spaced as closely as 1,500 feet apart. Although this will improve access to Richfield and Northfield Parks, it will create the need for artificially small neighborhood park service zones, and increase by up to four the number of neighborhood parks that will ultimately be needed. Detailed discussion on the specific areas so affected is in Section III, "Park Service Zones." The Thoroughfare Plan indicates that South Onyx Drive, which is the only access to the west side of Fossil Creek Park, will remain a two-lane residential street. That fact along with the street pattern in the surrounding area, will limit the type and amount of future development in the park. Mention is made in Section II of this report of the potential of the Little Bear Creek corridor for park and open space development. The proposed expansion of the following streets will impact the creek at every point of crossing: Bursey Road, Wilson Road, Rumfield-Kirk Roads, and North Tarrant Parkway. These crossings can either block or facilitate the grade- separated crossings that are vital to the safety and success of linear park trail systems. Advance planning and cooperation between City departments will be required to maximize park opportunities in the Little Bear Creek area. Population North Richland Hills lies within one of the fastest growing areas in North Central Texas.' The Northeast Tarrant County area, which also includes Bedford, Colleyville, Euless, Grapevine, Keller and Southlake, grew at an average annual rate of 8.7 percent from 1980 to 1990. This compares favorably to the 2.9 percent rate recorded for the entire North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) regional area during the same period. THIS PAGE FOLDS OUT ~ (PLATE 2) I. PLANNING ELEMENTS 15 The City grew at roughly five percent per year during this ten-year period. While this is less than that of the Northeast Tarrant County area, it compares favorably to the growth rate of the overall NCTCOG regional area. North Richland Hills is well placed for increased population growth during the next five years. Influencing factors include: · The availability of large tracts of vacant land suitable for residential development. · The City's physical relationship to several regional transportation corridors, Loop 820 and SH 26, and the proposed North Tarrant Parkway. · The likelihood of "spill-over" residential development from surrounding cities, Colleyville, Keller and Southlake. · The recent corporate relocations into the general area, including ffiM, GTE and American Airlines. · Several major air traffic improvements, D/FW International Airport expansion, American Airlines' new terminal and maintenance facilities, and Alliance Airport. The average household size in the City is approximately 2.5 persons, close to the NCTCOG regional average of 2.5 to 2.7 persons per dwelling unit. Demographic characteristics of the City's residents were estimated from the results of the public survey conducted for this parks plan. The most typical North Richland Hills adult resident can be described as follows: · Resident of the City for more than five years · Registered voter · 20 to 35 years of age · Has four-year college degree · Has total family annual income of $30,001-$55,000 The 1990 population estimate of approximately 45,000 persons was used for analysis and projection purposes during this park system planning process. The 1995 population projection of approximately 56,000 was developed using a combination of historical growth rates for the City and current growth trends for the Northeast Tarrant County area. The build-out (fully developed state) forecast of 92,800 persons was provided by the City.7 7City of North Richland Hills and Watau~a Land Use Assumptions for Computin~ Water and Wastewater Impact Fees (Knowlton-English-Flowers, Inc., April 19, 1990) 3. 16 NORTH RICHLAND HILLs PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN N Q) ~ ~ ~ z 8en ~~ ~~ ~u ~~ ~en en ~Cj ~~ 8~ ~< <~ ~~ ~0<3 o ~ '~t:. ,"~g Q) .c.c ~~ w-+- cO - en c Q) o Q) :;:: ctS ~ë :::s Q) a. 0 o '- a.. Q) ~ Q) a.. .... C Q) «' :;:: .~ -c .~ Õ . c: X Q) C 5w~:8 m ..... Q) ctS ~a::; ~ ~.~ g. .... 0. ~ a.. « ~~ãj "'C..... C) en c~ CIJ .s (¡; 4: C/) Õ CIJ c.a<o_ o ~ CE( )~ s:::. .... «':::s '- ._ o «' c.. z « () en c.. > W ~ ~ ...... ...... .- == -0 = Cd ...... -= (J .- ~ -= ...... r.... o Z c:...- o ~ ...... .- U z o t-4 ~ -< ~ ~ U ~ ~ Q Z -< rJJ. ~ ~ -< ~ · · · · · z -< ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 00. -< ~ ~ 0\ 0\ ~ · OJ o C C ï::: ....... Q) '" Q) 00 c B 'õ ~ c .,.... W g . 00 OJ 00 C ~ 'ë "t:j æ c- ~~ ~ ~ =~ o Q) ~ .'!: "'13 ~ '- ~« o Q) ] g- o 0 C/)~ c Cd ....J ..c: (j '- ~ ~ I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Review of Related Planning Documents Drainage Master Plan for the City of North Richland Hills This 1985 study defines the lOO-year floodplain on the City's major creek channels based on fully urbanized (build-out) conditions and suggests flood control measures. The recommended improvements would require channeling -- straightening, widening and deepening of existing creeks, installation of pilot channels and, in some cases, installation of concrete channel lining. The following proposals would directly affect existing parks: · Fossil Creek Park. Plans call for the creek to be placed in a channel with a top width of 329 feet and with a levee on the east bank. This would require the removal of many trees and would destroy the natural character of the creek channel and substantial wildlife habitat areas. · Richfield Park. The plan proposes the deepening of the existing Calloway Branch main channel and tributary and concrete lining of the main channel between the tributary and Watauga Road. Deepening the channels would also require widening them which could reduce the usable land within the park. Full channeling of Little Bear Creek and its tributaries is also proposed. The channeling process destroys most or all of the natural vegetation and animal habitat. Clearly, such construction conflicts with the preservation of natural open space areas. The report's analysis concludes · although the primary emphasis of the study was directed toward channel improvements, there are some undeveloped areas along the major channels and their tributaries where the alternative of leaving the channel in its natural state might be preferred. These areas could be preserved for open space or parks 8 Design Manual for Public WorkslUtilities The design manual supports the Drainage Master Plan recommendations that the City's water courses be placed in channels. The Developer shall be required to install at his own expense all stann sewers and drainage structures. This policy is applicable to all drainage facilities including the main channels and tributaries of Mackey, Calloway, Walker, Little Bear and Mesquite Branch Creeks, but excepting Big Fossil Creek. The Developer shall be responsible for excavation and full concrete channel liner improvements based on the fully 8Drainage Master Plan for the City of North Richland Hills (Knowlton-English-Flowers, March, 1985, Rev. March, 1986) 01-3. I. PLANNING ELEMENTS 17 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Review of Related Planning Documents Drainage Master Plan for the City of North Richland Hills This 1985 study defines the lOO-year floodplain on the City's major creek channels based on fully urbanized (build-out) conditions and suggests flood control measures. The recommended improvements would require channeling -- straightening, widening and deepening of existing creeks, installation of pilot channels and, in some cases, installation of concrete channel lining. The following proposals would directly affect existing parks: · Fossil Creek Park. Plans call for the creek to be placed in a channel with a top width of 329 feet and with a levee on the east bank:. This would require the removal of many trees and would destroy the natural character of the creek channel and substantial wildlife habitat areas. · Richfield Park. The plan proposes the deepening of the existing Calloway Branch main channel and tributary and concrete lining of the main channel between the tributary and Watauga Road. Deepening the channels would also require widening them which could reduce the usable land within the park. Full channeling of Little Bear Creek and its tributaries is also proposed. The channeling process destroys most or all of the natural vegetation and animal habitat. Clearly, such construction conflicts with the preservation of natural open space areas. The report's analysis concludes · although the primary emphasis of the study was directed toward channel improvements, there are some undeveloped areas along the major channels and their tributaries where the alternative of leaving the channel in its natural state might be preferred. These areas could be preserved for open space or parks 8 Design Manual for Public WorkslUtilities The design manual supports the Drainage Master Plan recommendations that the City's water courses be placed in channels. The Developer shall be required to install at his own expense all stonn sewers and drainage structures. This policy is applicable to all drainage facilities including the main channels and tributaries of Mackey, Calloway, Walker, Little Bear and Mesquite Branch Creeks, but excepting Big Fossil Creek. The Developer shall be responsible for excavation and full concrete channel liner improvements based on the fully 8Drainage Master Plan for the City of North Richland Hills (Knowlton-English-Flowers, March, 1985, Rev. March, 1986) 01-3. I. PLANNING ELEMENTS 17 urbanized one hundred (100) year frequency discharge for the channel, unless otherwise approved by the City Council.9 These documents address the City's understandable concerns for the safety and property issues associated with flooding. However, full implementation will preclude preservation of the City's choicest natural areas. City of North Richland Hills 5- Year Park Study Master Plan This study of the City's parks and recreation system provided a five-year program of phased improvements: · N orthfield Park development · Expansion and upgrading of parking facilities at Richfield Park · Norich Park renovation · Additions to Fossil Creek Park including a football-soccer field, fourth softball field, expanded parking areas, trails, picnic pavilion · Acquisition of a site adjacent to Richfield Park and construction of a swimming pool complex on it Northfield Park was completed and opened in 1985, and the Norich Park renovation was also completed in 1985. The Fossil Creek projects and construction of the pool complex (and land acquisition for it) remain incomplete. The parking at Richfield has been expanded with "flex base" paving rather than the asphalt specified in the plan. Two other potential park sites were analyzed in this study. The report included "A Special Study of Swimming Pools" and a section on "Recreation for the Disadvantaged." Other documents consulted during this planning process include: · City of North Richland Hills and Watauga Land Use Assumptions for Computing Water and Wastewater Impact Fees, April 19, 1990. · 1990 TORP - Assessment and Policy Plan, Parks Division, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. · The City of North Richland Hills Zoning Ordinance, January 9, 1984. · The City of North Richland Hills Subdivision Ordinance, March 13, 1989. · The City of North Richland Hills Comprehensive Plan, undated. · City of North Richland Hills Parks and Recreation Survey, 1988. · 1989-91 Parks and Recreation Department Goals & Objectives. · U. S. Geological Survey maps. · Maps, aerial photography, and park system data supplied by the City of North Richland Hills. 9Desi2n Manual for Public Works/Utilities, City of North Richland Hills, Texas (March, 1989) 11. 18 NORTH RICHLAND HILLs PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I II. Inventory & Observations This inventory of the City's park and recreation resources provided the basis for assessing the City's present and future needs. The data presented in this section will be a useful reference for present and future City officials and parks staff members. Aerial photographs and maps were studied and detailed visual surveys were made of all parks in North Richland Hills. Potential park sites and school playgrounds and recreational facilities were investigated using the same methodology. Inventories and observations from these investigations and data provided by the Parks and Recreation Department are detailed under the following headings: · City Parks & Recreation Centers · Other Public Park and Recreation Sites · Public School Facilities · City Facilities Maintained by the Park Department · Sports Programs · Nearby Recreation Facilities · Potential Parks City Parks & Recreation Centers Norich Park Cities Realty donated the land for Norich Park in 1973. Phase I development was completed in April, 1974. It was renovated 1983-85 with funds from the City's 1980 bond program and a Texas Parks and Wildlife (TP&W) grant. It is located in Planning Sector D in the Walker Branch watershed, and the southeastern comer of the park is within the loo-year floodplain of one of the branch's tributaries. · 10 Acres · Open site studded with mesquite trees, between subdivisions on the north and south. The northeast YMCA is immediately west, and the land to the east is undeveloped. II. INvENTORY & OBSERVATIONS 19 · 57 Parking spaces · 1 Lighted tennis cowt · 1 Lighted basketball court · 2,956 Linear-foot exercise trail with 10 stations · 8 Picnic tables with grills · 1 Rest room · 1 Playground with outdated equipment · 1 Drinking fountain ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ¡ ~ --Tiu, -...J ,/' 'I I I ~ I I I I , I I I \; · p,a,,;: cc~:.s 0'; ..' :" .' ;:. ..~..~J.: ..; .. <.~t.: .' .'; ", :..l.~.....: . .:......:. ".:.. V .'"'' I ~~:~~.l.. 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'p~ l'- pp'" "rpp ~ Acc~S5 I ~ I I I I I ~ Lj '-__J L__j " ~ .....:. Q:: ~ --- Norich is classified as a neighborhood park.l SHANNON LYNDA LANE ---¡--I ~~-~ LYNDA lpark classifications are discussed in Section ID. 20 NORTH RICHLAND HILLs PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN ~ Existing Conditions NORICH PARK Figure 1 ~~ ...J ~ ~~~I ------1 I -- --1 ~ ~ ":q-- I r--- I "'" <t) -.J I I J I I I I P.arl( I Access I F~nc'!. , '.' ..~" ,/~< '.: ~: ,,:. .'. :: -:.. .::; r !... > >.: :..r-: :¿( ~;~~~I ',. '. /,." //-.. . '1' '~":' " ", :. " '.'" ~':þ(;j.,.,.., .:'. .: " t ' ". " {. '. . '. .' . . . '. . , .' .,' I :. .... ~. .' .',' . " . r :". ~ : '.:' \ \~, ~ . " .:: : I .. ¡- ..... .... "'J :... . '. -' . I' ....\ t: ,:-A : I I I I I I LANE /~ "\ INvENTORY & OBSERVATIONS II. 21 Northfield Park Northfield is the newest of the City's Parks. It was developed 1983-85 with a TP&W grant and matching funds from the 1980 $ One Million Parks Bond Program on a site donated by Bost & Montgomery in 1973. The park is in the Little Bear Creek watershed, and its eastern corners are within the creek's 100-year floodplain. It is located in Planning Sector B. This park was designed for the operation of the City's adult softball program. The Parks and Recreation Department expected 160 teams to participate in 1990-91. · 29 Acres · Park is surrounded by wooded areas and houses and has a tree-lined quaner mile entrance drive from Davis Boulevard. Entrances at Northfield Drive and Cato Drive have been barricaded against automobile entry. · Little Bear Creek tributary crosses S.E. comer of park. · 205 Parking spaces · 1 Concession-rest room building · 1 Lighted picnic pavilion · 1 Playground ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ '- I I ___J ~ ~ ~ CQ CI) ~ ~ 22 NORTH RICHLAND Hn..LS PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Existing Conditions NORTHFIELD PARK Figure 2 ~ 100 0 100 200 p,-..... -- SCALE IN FEET 300 I I II. INvENTORY & OBSERVATIONS 23 · 3 - 300-foot softball fields with lights and electrical scoreboards · 1.2 Mile jogging trail with exercise stations · 2 Lighted tennis courts · 1 Basketball court · 2 Sand volleyball courts · 13 Picnic tables with grills (4 of the tables are covered) · 3 Drinking fountains · Entire park is irrigated · Small tree farm Northfield is classified as a community park. Richfield Park The land for Richfield Park was donated to the City in 1972 by the Cambridge Companies Development Corporation. Development was completed in 1973, aided by a Land and Water Conservation Grant. It is in the Calloway Branch watershed and in Planning Sector C. The creek channels in the developed area of the park and the entire southern half of the park are within the creek's lOO-year floodplain. The Richland Youth Association operates its baseball and football programs here. · · · · · 24 . 42.5 Acres . Two attractive groves of native mesquite trees provide shade in the picnic areas. But its otherwise nearly treeless landscape, the makeshift parking along Chapman Drive and the channelized creeks gives the park a bleak appearance. (A tree planting program is underway in the park.) · 144 Paved parking spaces, 181 additional spaces on unpaved "flex" base · 1 Concession-rest room building · 4 Baseball-softball fields with irrigation and lights Field No. 1 - 250 feet Field No. 2 - 300 feet Field No.3 - 150 feet Field No.4 - 180 feet 2 T -ball fields (constructed by volunteers) 2 Football-soccer fields with irrigation and lights 4 Scorebooths and storage buildings 2 Tennis courts with lights and partial fencing 2 Basketball courts NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ð/~ wall:. fJdr< Si8n 5/~WéJ//( --- uL ~:3 -", __1 -"" '"" ~ " '"" 100 0 100 200 300 ~-.- I SCALE IN FEET Existing Conditions RICHFIELD PARK Figure 3 WATAUGA - SMITHFIELD ROAD II. INvENTORY & OBSERVATIONS 25 · 1 Playground with outdated metal equipment · 1 Playground with modular wood equipment in fair condition · 12 Picnic tables with grills in mesquite groves · 1 Drinking fountain Richfield is classified as a community park. Fossil Creek Park The original ten acres of land for Fossil Creek Park was purchased from Progressive Development for $10 in 1961 and developed in 1964. Republic National Bank of Dallas sold the remaining 42-plus acres to the City in 1978 for $54,000. A TP&W grant, approved in 1979, helped fund development of three softball fields, picnic tables, playground and rest room. The park is in the Big Fossil Creek watershed in Planning Sector G. The entire park is in the lOO-year floodplain of Big Fossil Creek. The North Richland Girls Softball Association operates its program here. · 58.5 Acres · Bottom-land hardwood forest covers 90 percent of this park. The main channel of Big Fossil Creek crosses the site from north to south. The eroded banks and large trees and trash lodged in the creek bottom testify to the effects of urban run off. Nevertheless, the forest and creek together form one of the City's prime natural areas. · 200 Unpaved parking spaces on "flex" base · 3 Softball-baseball fields with lights but no irrigation Field No. 1 - 175 feet Field No.2 - 150 feet Field No.3 - 150 feet · 2 Storage buildings · 1 Men's rest room · 1 Meeting room building with women's rest room · 1 Concession stand · 1 Playground with outdated metal equipment · 5 Picnic tables with grills · 3 Picnic tables without grills · 2.2 Miles natural-surface trail needing repair and replacement of exercise stations · Trails and bridges in east side of park built by Boy Scouts Fossil Creek is classified as a city park. 26 NORTH RICHLAND Hn.Ls PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I wd~r ~vv~r LNGLE FAMIL Y HOM! J SINGLE FAMILY HOMES I I . '. .. '" - . i : . ..' -1 L . " ONYX DRIVE NORTH ~ 200 150 100 0 L..r- SCALE IN FEET 200 I HOM7 Existing Conditions FOSSIL CREEK PARK Figure 4 II. INvENTORY & OBSERVATIONS 27 Iron Horse Golf Course Iron Horse opened April 2, 1990. Land for the course was assembled as follows: 20 acres north of Loop 820 were previously owned by the City; 100 acres were donated by the Richmond Bay Corp., developers of the Meadow Lakes subdivision; 35-40 acres on the north end of the course were donated by the F.D.I.C.; and approximately 20 acres south of Loop 820 are held under a long-term lease with Haltom City.2 It is operated by Recreational Services Limited of Dallas. The course entrance and most of its acreage is in Planning Sector G. · 130 Developed acres · 18 Holes, Par 70 · Length, 6,600 yards (back tees) · Driving range · Putting green · Clubhouse · 37 Sand traps · Water comes into play on 16 holes · Much of it is in Big Fossil Creek floodplain · Small tree farm at Singing Hills Creek The golf course is classified as a special purpose park. Recreation Center The Recreation Center is housed in the multipurpose building that is also home to the City's library, parks and recreation administrative offices and a municipal court. A 1985 bond election provided funding for the acquisition of the former Richland Hills Church of Christ, $4.3 million, and $700,000 for remodeling. The Recreation Center opened in September, 1987. It is in Planning Sector G. · 39,000 Square feet in Recreation Center · Gymnasium · Fitness center · Game room · Separate aerobics, dance, and martial arts studios 2mronnation supplied by C. A. Sanford, assistant city manager, City of North Richland Hills. 28 NORTII RICHLAND HILLs PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I · Lockers and showers · 11 Multipurpose rooms for classes or rentals Classes and special events for all age groups are available here. Classes and events in 1990-91 were expected to total 145. These programs have grown rapidly since 1985-86 when eleven classes were held. Participants in classes, special events, rentals, open time, and athletics have grown from 15,279 in 1985-86 to 188,800 projected in 1990-91. The department hosted four of the flrst five annual American Airlines National Basketball Tournament and many regional and state Texas Amateur Athletic Federation Tournaments. The recreation division budget cost recovery has been as high as 90 percent but leveled off to approximately 75 percent in fiscal years 1989- 91 because of an increase in nonrevenue related recreation services. However, a department survey indicates that this rate compares favorably with a regional average budget recovery rate of 22.3 percent in municipal recreation programs. Senior Centers Senior citizen programming began in Fall, 1985, and has experienced steadily increasing demand. Parachute activity at the Bursey Road Senior Centers and programs are open to anyone who Center. is at least age 55 and their spouse of any age. Participants in 1989-90 exceeded 4,600 in such activities as dominoes, quilting, arts and crafts, bridge and other card games, bingo, covered dish luncheons, exercise and special events. Volunteers share talents and hobbies. AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) also sponsors activities. Bursey Road Senior Citizens Center The Center opened in September, 1985 and operates four to five hours each day, five days per week. A $50,000 Community Development Block Grant funded a 1,400-square-foot multipurpose room addition which was completed March, 1990. It is in Planning Sector A. II. INvENTORY & OBSERVATIONS 29 · · Dining and snacking areas Large multipurpose room Rest rooms Storage · 3,000 Square feet Lounge-reception area 2 Activity rooms Kitchen · · · · · Glenview Road Senior Citizens Center Conversion of the old North Richland Hills City Hall, scheduled for winter, 1991, will provide space for senior services for the southern half of the City where most of the City's elderly residents now live. Funding for the project was provided by a $51,000 Community Development Block Grant and a $141,000 appropriation from the City. It is in Planning Sector G. · 4,569 Square feet · 2 Activity rooms · Kitchen · Rest rooms · Lounge · Storage · Assembly room · Offices Other Public Park & Recreation Sites North Hills Community Park This park is owned by the North Hills Medical Center and is open to the public. It is in the Calloway Branch Watershed in Planning Sector F, and most of the park is within the creek's 100-year floodplain. . 2 Benches 1 Pavilion . 4 Acres 1/4-rnile multipurpose trail . . Soccer Fields on B.I.S.D. Property This site on Richland Plaza Drive, south of Fossil Creek Park, provides space for the operation of the Haltom-Richland Soccer Association Program. It is in the Big Fossil Creek Watershed and is entirely within the creek's IOO-year floodplain. It is in Planning Sector G. . 2 Storage Buildings Picnic tables · 15.5 Acres 13 Fields Bleachers . · · 30 NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES IN NORTH RICHLAND HILLS FACILITY TYPE SOFTBALL· BASEBALL FIELDS TENNIS COURTS FOOTBALL· SOCCER FIELDS OPEN PLAY AREAS MULTI· PURPOSE COURTS PLA YGROUNDS Green Valley · Smithfield Site (opening 1992) North Ridge 1 2 X Elementary North Ridge Middle 1 Smithfield 2 2 X 2 Elementary Foster Village 3 3 X Elementary Carrie Thomas Elementary (reopening 1991) Smithfield Middle 3 1 X 2 3 Holiday Heights 1 3 X 1 2 Elementary Richland High 1 5 4 Snow Heights 2 2 X 2 Elementary North Richland Middle 2 1 5 Mullendore Elementary 2 3 X 3 II. INvENTORY & OBSERVATIONS 31 SUMMARY OF EXISTING PARK ACREAGE in NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PARK ACREAGE CLASSIFICA TION Norich 10 Neighborhood Northfield 29 Community Richfield 43 Community Fossil Creek 53 City Iron Horse Golf Course 160 Special Purpose 295 Acres North Hills Community 4 Neighborhood (Privately Owned) Soccer Fields 15 Special Purpose (B.I.S.D. Property) 314 Acres Please refer to Appendix B for "Summary of Facilities by Planning Sector." City Facilities Maintained by the Park Department Water Tanks and Pump Sites, 10.3 Acres 3516 Wendell Drive 4100 Booth Calloway Road 4031 Rufe Snow Drive 8501 Harwood Road 8601 Harwood Road 8509 Davis Boulevard 6400 Onyx Drive South 4024 Daley Street 8728 Amundson Drive 7500 Oak Park Drive 7301 Bursey Road 6105 Davis Boulevard 4145 Stanley Keller Road (Haltom City) 5001 Watauga Road (Fort Worth) 3514 Tourist Drive Buildings, 21 Acres Municipal Complex on Loop 820 Municipal Complex on Dick Fischer Drive Recreation Center and Library Bursey Road Senior Citizens Center Glenview Road Senior Citizens Center Old Moody Coliseum (police Department Annex) Park maintenance facility on Watauga Road 32 NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Landscaped Medians and Rights-Of-Way, 179 Acres Maplewood A venue and Holiday Lane Rufe Snow Drive and Glen view Drive 152 miles of City rights-of-way Loop 820 and Grapevine Highway Watauga Road Medians, 1.9 miles Davis Boulevard (state highway) Harwood Drive Starnes Road and Davis Drive Rufe Snow Drive and Stardust Street Sports Programs Five associations currently operate programs in eight sports. Although most participants are North Richland Hills residents, some associations must use facilities outside the City. Several associations report that they are turning away potential members because of limited facilities. At least one association has indicated its willingness to participate financially in expansion and maintenance of facilities. The Richland Youth Association is the oldest of the groups, the others are spin-offs. These organizations appear to have experienced their most rapid growth in the mid 1980s when the new associations were formed. Haltom-Richland Soccer Association (HRSA) HRSA began operation in 1983 and provides leagues for youth aged four to nineteen. Participation in 1990 included 450 youths on fifty teams. The program operates on B.I.S.D. property south of Fossil Creek Park, adjacent to Richland Plaza Drive. Participation has been as high as 550 youth, of which sixty to seventy percent are North Richland Hills residents. HRSA holds practice on the B./.SD. property on Richland Plaza Drive. II. INvENTORY & OBSERVATIONS 33 North Area Youth Association (NAYA) NAY A began its programs in Fall, 1987 with one football team and eight cheerleaders. It operates in Foster Village Park in Watauga on unlighted fields, which restricts playing to daylight periods. The association discontinued its football program in 1990 because of limited facilities and conflicts with soccer. Seventy-five percent of the participants are City residents. · Kickball, 1990 participation: 10 teams, 130 girls, aged 5 to 14 · Baseball, 1990 participation: 31 teams, 450 boys, aged 5 to 14 · Football, 1989 participation: 118 boys (as many as 50 girls participated in cheerleading in 1987 and 1988) North Richland Girls Softball League (NRGSL) In operation since 1985, NRGSL annually fields 33 to 35 teams including six recruited teams. Participation in 1990 included 428 girls on thirty-four teams. This program uses the fields at Fossil Creek Park. Like most of the associations, enrollment is limited because of lack of facilities. Approximately fifty percent of the participants live in North Richland Hills. Northeast Soccer Association (NESA) NESA began operation in 1984 with 113 players on thirteen teams and now fields about sixty-eight teams playing in Foster Village Park in Watauga. About two-thirds of the participants are from North Richland Hills. In 1989, 150 children were refused membership in the program because of the lack of playing fields. Membership leveled off in 1990 to about 700 youth leaving a limited number of openings. Richland Youth Association (RY A) RY A has operated programs in four sport activity areas for twenty years. Sixty to sixty-five percent of the participants are North Richland Hills residents. The baseball and football programs operate at Richfield Park. Cheerleaders occasionally use the Recreation Center for workshops or practice. The basketball teams play in gyms at the B.I.S.D. middle schools (facilities are rented). Children were turned away in some programs for the first time in 1990 because of facility limitations. · · · · · 34 Baseball, 1990 participation: 60 teams, 850 youth Football, 1990 participation: 21 teams, 500 youth Flag football, 1990 participation: 4 teams, 48 four and five year olds Basketball, 1990 participation: 27 teams, 270 youth Cheerleading, 1990 participation: 325 youth NORTH RICHLAND HILLs PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Adult Athletic Programs The City has been operating an adult softball program March through October, since Northfield Park opened in 1985. As many as 150 teams have competed annually. Based on two seasons of operation, the maximum number of teams each season is 120. Adult basketball and volleyball programs have been operating at the Recreation Center gymnasium since 1987. Basketball consists of summer and fall seasons. There are waiting lists for both seasons. V olleyball operates year around and has grown from twenty-six teams in 1987-88 to ninety-eight teams in 1990-91, with a waiting list. Growth Projections for Sports Participation The population of North Richland Hills grew 47.4 percent during the last decade. This is an average growth of five percent a year. Much of that increase has been comprised of families with children of sports participating ages, moving into new subdivisions. ORGANIZED SPORTS GROSS GROWTH TRENDS & PROJECTIONS FOR YOUTH BASEBALL Years of historical data Total participation Net (+/-) Percentage increase Compounded annual growth rate* Projected 1995 participation 1988-1990 980-1271 +291 29.6% 9.0% 1,956 FOOTBALL-CHEERLEADING Years of historical data Total participation Net (+/-) Percentage increase Compounded annual growth rate* Projected 1995 participation 1984-1989 464-985 +521 112.0% 13.0 % 1,815 SOCCER Years of historical data Total participation Net (+/-) Percentage increase 1983-1990 175-1150 +975 557.0% II. INvENTORY & OBSERVATIONS 35 Compounded annual growth rate* Projected 1995 participation 27.0% 3,799 KICKBALL Years of historical data Total participation Net (+/-) Percentage increase Compounded annual growth rate· Projected 1995 participation 1988-1990 60-130 +70 116.6% 29.0% 464 SOFTBALL: Youth fast-pitch softball has been at 100 percent maximum participation for five years because of facility limitations. Therefore, prediction of a specific growth trend for North Richland Hills based on historical data is not possible. There is currently no youth slow-pitch softball because of lack of facilities. Most youth sports associations indicated that they were at their maximum capacity because of facility restrictions and were turning children away in 1989-90. AU projections are based on the assumption that adequate facilities would be available. GROSS GROWTH TRENDS AND PROJECTIONS FOR ADULTS Softball Volleyball Basketball Years of historical data 1985-1990 1987-1990 1987-1990 Total participation 595-2380 168-840 120-280 Net (+/-) +1785 +672 +160 Percentage increase 300% 400% 133% Compounded annual growth rate* 38% 50% 24% Projected 1995 participation 8178 6379 821 * Same projection technique used by North Central Texas Council of Governments (Compounded Annual Growth Rate). Nearby Recreation Facilities Park and recreation facilities in adjacent cities are shown in Figure 5. Just as residents of these cities participate in North Richland Hills' sports programs that use the City's parks, it should be assumed that City residents are using the parks in neighboring cities for both active and passive recreational activities. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department makes this assumption in its regional recreation planning. Beyond the immediate area, facilities such as Six Flags Over Texas and Wet 'n Wild are major recreational attractions. Such parks complement rather than compete with North Richland Hills' facilities. For most families they are special occasion destinations in contrast to the local park that provides space for daily or weekly recreational enjoyment. 36 NORTH RICHLAND HILLs PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I DENTON CO. - "TARRÃÑTCÕ: - - NEARBY RECREATION FACILITIES Figure 5 II. INvENTORY & OBSERVATIONS 37 Potential Parks Locations suitable for parks because of their attractive environments, woodlands or floodplains, and utility easements and rights-of-way that may be suitable for linkage parks and other open space use are shown on Plate 3. Community parks and athletic complexes require large, fairly open sites, whose locations are not necessarily dependent on environmentally noteworthy locaûons. Plate 1 indicates all areas in the City developable as parks based on existing residential or agricultural land use and zoning. Community and city parks may adjoin or include natural areas within their boundaries. A mix of intensely developed areas plus preserved natural areas is appropriate for these park classificaûons. (Please refer, also, to Plate 4, "Park Service Zones" in Section III.) The Little Bear Creek and Big Fossil Creek corridors are particularly suitable for linear parks, multipurpose trails and related facilities, nature and historic interpretive centers. The other streams in North Richland Hills have limited opportunity because of channelizaûon and/or abutting development. Linear parks have even greater appeal and usefulness when they link with similar facilities in neighboring communiûes. This regional approach has been successfully implemented in other cities and has been projected for the Trinity River in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Colleyville and Euless both have park projects underway on Little Bear Creek. Euless has adopted a resolution that the "Little Bear Creek Environmental Corridor" be brought within the public domain. Little Bear Creek Corridor Because of its unspoiled natural environment, access, and regional importance, Little Bear Creek area offers prime opportunities for environmental preservation and park development. Together with carefully planned residential and commercial development, this corridor could become the City's centerpiece: a continuous greenbelt linking parks, schools, neighborhoods, shopping and offices. Little Bear Creek originates in Keller and flows generally southeast through North Richland Hills, Hurst, Colleyville, and Euless before converging with Big Bear Creek and ultimately with the Trinity River. The creek's nonnal flow in the City is narrow, owing to its position near its headwaters, but the floodplain on the main channel ranges from 600 to 1,200 feet across. There are several stock tanks and ponds in the corridor. Soils in the Little Bear Creek area are generally fine sandy loams that are slightly acid to neutral. They support vegetation typical of the Eastern Cross Timbers. Significant savannahs of oak and native grasses are frequently seen. Little Bluestem, one of the principal grasses of the original north Texas prairies, dominates. In other places, trees, understory and the ever-present greenbrier vines fonn dense thickets. Abundant vegetation and the presence of water provide ideal wildlife habitat. 38 NORTH RICHLAND HILLs PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN Two existing streets, Continental Trail and Cherokee Trail, have the ideal relationship to the creek; that is, they are parallel to it. This provides the maximum greenbelt effect for passing motorists and pedestrians and allows for good visibility into the park, which improves security. North Tarrant Parkway, Davis Boulevard, Keller-Smithfield Road, Bursey Road, and Kirk Lane all provide access into the area. According to the City's Thoroughfare Plan these streets will be widened. This will significantly affect the creek, particularly where new bridges will be built. Construction of Wilson Road, in the alignment shown on the City's current Thoroughfare Plan would destroy the creek's assets in that area. The T P & L electrical transmission right-of-way offers linkage possibilities that may become available as adjacent land is platted for development. When trails are built as a part of a new residential development, prospective home buyers view them as an amenity; but when they are proposed after a development is complete they are often met with strong resistance from home owners. Moreover, physical difficulties are encountered in trying to develop linear parks after development has occurred. As previously mentioned, the existing Thoroughfare Plan and drainage improvement policies will not allow for the kind of development described above. If all of Little Bear Creek and its tributaries are placed in straightened channels or stann sewers, the natural environment will be destroyed. Comprehensive planning for this area that takes into consideration storm drainage, street planning, parks, schools, and residential and commercial development will offer ways to resolve the problems while preserving the natural environment. Big Fossil Creek Corridor Big Fossil Creek flows into North Richland Hills from Haltom City, through Fossil Creek Park, continues generally south-southeast through the Birdville Independent School District property used by the HRSA Soccer Association, then flows back into Haltom City, joins with Little Fossil Creek and flows through Fort Worth to the Trinity River, west of Loop 820. The Northeast Tarrant County Chamber of Commerce formed a task force in early 1991 to explore the possibility of establishing a hike and bike trail system to connect with the proposed Trinity River trail system. The plan, as conceived by the Fort Worth Streams and Valleys Committee, proposes a spur trail system on Fossil Creek extending to Airport Freeway, SH 121. Infonnal trails exist in Fossil Creek Park, and the east bank of the creek from South Onyx Drive to the south city limits remains open. THIS PAGE FOLDS OUT. (PLATE 3) II. INvENTORY & OBSERVATIONS 39 Excess Public Land One of the City's sports associations currently conducts its program on school district property. A neighborhood on the City's north side has suggested that a park be built on unused school property. Sites such as these, which may be excess to the school district or which will not be needed soon, may be available for park use. The City owns land, such as at the new Fire Department headquarters on Watauga Road and at water tank sites, that could be used for certain park functions. Land obtained by Resolution Trust Corporation and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation through foreclosure may be available at less than market prices. Public land is shown on Plate 1. (Please refer to the suitability check list under "Land Acquisition Techniques." in Section VI.) Utility Rights-Of- Way and Easements These corridors range from 50 to 100 feet wide and offer possibilities for linkage parks and other open space uses. Land in Texas Utilities rights-of-way totals 83 acres.3 The northernmost of the three lines is administered by the TP&L Division Central Region Office in Irving, and the other two are managed by the TES Division in Fort Worth. These are all shown on Plate 3. (Conceptual plans for trails should be submitted to the appropriate company right-of-way department early in any park planning or development process.) Railroad Right-Of-Way Abandonment Although it appears unlikely in the foreseeable future, abandonment of the Cottonbelt Railroad could provide another opportunity for linear park development. When rail rights-of- way go out of service they may become available for park and trail development by purchase, donation, and "rail banking." The Rails-to- Trails Conservancy reports that nationwide more than 2,700 miles of former rail lines have been converted to linear parks and trails. Three exist in Texas: 2.5 miles in Longview, 19 miles in the Davey Crockett National Forest, and 1.5 miles in Jasper County.4 3The City of North Richland Hills 5-Year Park Study Master Plan 1982 (Knowlton-English-Flowers, Inc., March, 1982) 86. 4Bonnie Nevel et al., Eds. A Guide to America's Rail-Trails, 4th Ed. (Washington, D.C.: Rails to Trails Conservancy, July, 1989) 40 NORTH RICHLAND HILLs PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN Excess Public Land One of the City's sports associations currently conducts its program on school district property. A neighborhood on the City's north side has suggested that a park be built on unused school property. Sites such as these, which may be excess to the school district or which will not be needed soon, may be available for park use. The City owns land, such as at the new Fire Department headquarters on Watauga Road and at water tank sites, that could be used for certain park functions. Land obtained by Resolution Trust Corporation and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation through foreclosure may be available at less than market prices. Public land is shown on Plate 1. (Please refer to the suitability check list under "Land Acquisition Techniques. It in Section VI.) Utility Rights-Of- Way and Easements These corridors range from 50 to 100 feet wide and offer possibilities for linkage parks and other open space uses. Land in Texas Utilities rights-of-way totals 83 acres.3 The northernmost of the three lines is administered by the TP&L Division Central Region Office in Irving, and the other two are managed by the TES Division in Fort Worth. These are all shown on Plate 3. (Conceptual plans for trails should be submitted to the appropriate company right-of-way department early in any park planning or development process.) Railroad Right-Of-Way Abandonment Although it appears unlikely in the foreseeable future, abandonment of the Cottonbelt Railroad could provide another opportunity for linear park development. When rail rights-of- way go out of service they may become available for park and trail development by purchase, donation, and "rail banking." The Rails-to- Trails Conservancy reports that nationwide more than 2,700 miles of former rail lines have been converted to linear parks and trails. Three exist in Texas: 2.5 miles in Longview, 19 miles in the Davey Crockett National Forest, and 1.5 miles in Jasper County.4 3The City of North Richland Hills 5-Year Park Study Master Plan 1982 (Knowlton-English-Flowers, Inc., March, 1982) 86. 4Bonnie Nevel et al., Eds. A Guide to America's Rail-Trails, 4th Ed. (Washington, D.C.: Rails to Trails Conservancy, July, 1989) 40 NORTH RICHLAND HILLs PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN Two existing streets, Continental Trail and Cherokee Trail, have the ideal relationship to the creek; that is, they are parallel to it. This provides the maximum greenbelt effect for passing motorists and pedestrians and allows for good visibility into the park, which improves security. North Tarrant Parkway, Davis Boulevard, Keller-Smithfield Road, Bursey Road, and Kirk Lane all provide access into the area. According to the City's Thoroughfare Plan these streets will be widened. This will significantly affect the creek, particularly where new bridges will be built. Construction of Wilson Road, in the alignment shown on the City's current Thoroughfare Plan would destroy the creek's assets in that area. The T P & L electrical transmission right-of-way offers linkage possibilities that may become available as adjacent land is platted for development. When trails are built as a part of a new residential development, prospective home buyers view them as an amenity; but when they are proposed after a development is complete they are often met with strong resistance from home owners. Moreover, physical difficulties are encountered in trying to develop linear parks after development has occurred. As previously mentioned, the existing Thoroughfare Plan and drainage improvement policies will not allow for the kind of development described above. If all of Little Bear Creek and its tributaries are placed in straightened channels or stonn sewers, the natural environment will be destroyed. Comprehensive planning for this area that takes into consideration storm drainage, street planning, parks, schools, and residential and commercial development will offer ways to resolve the problems while preserving the natural environment. Big Fossil Creek Corridor Big Fossil Creek flows into North Richland Hills from Haltom City, through Fossil Creek Park, continues generally south-southeast through the Birdville Independent School District property used by the HRSA Soccer Association, then flows back into Haltom City, joins with Little Fossil Creek and flows through Fort Worth to the Trinity River, west of Loop 820. The Northeast Tarrant County Chamber of Commerce formed a task force in early 1991 to explore the possibility of establishing a hike and bike trail system to connect with the proposed Trinity River trail system. The plan, as conceived by the Fort Worth Streams and Valleys Committee, proposes a spur trail system on Fossil Creek extending to Airport Freeway, SH 121. Informal trails exist in Fossil Creek Park, and the east bank of the creek from South Onyx Drive to the south city limits remains open. THIS PAGE FOLDS OUT ~ (PLATE 3) II. 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(\ C') "'" J: LO co "- as ~ o o ,... ... o -¡: ... en en ë5 E ë5 as 0 ~ ..c: ... 0 W W ...... 0\ 0\ ...... ,¿ (j å ~ g .~ 0000004 to- O) czr ~ B .- Cd C> .,.... c: uW o · ~ C> < .S c: "t:) c: &:: ~ CdD.. CI} · ] e ....... .a ~ æ ..:.ë ....... 0 ~ to- u« .¡:: [ ..c:: ca u 0 tI) (/J "'C c: j I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I III. Standards and Guidelines This section details standards and guidelines with respect to North Richland Hills' characteristics as follows: · Criteria · Park Acreage · Recreation Facilities · Park Classifications · Park Service Zones Criteria Park planning standards and guidelines, commonly used by urban park planners and accepted by such authorities as the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), are useful criteria for quantifying the land and facility requirements of a park and recreation system. However, these standards should be viewed as guidelines rather than rules. In the most recent revision of its standards, NRPA advised against applying them "carte blanche." · · · there is no way to apply the standards in the same manner in all locations. The uniqueness of every village, town, city and county -- with their differing socioeconomic, climatic, geographic, and cultural characteristics -- makes it almost impossible, and undesirable, to apply all of the standards in every community.l NRPA standards suggest 6.25 to 10.5 acres of local parks per 1,000 population, that is, mini- parks, neighborhood parks and playgrounds, and community parks. Linear and special use parks acreage is in addition.2 A review of the acreage guidelines on page 43 of this plan lRoger A. Lancaster, Ed., Recreation, Park and Open Space Standards and Guidelines. (Alexandria, Va.: National Recreation and Park Association, 1983) 7. 2Lancaster, 56, 57. III. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES 41 indicates a similar approach but one that has been customized this NRPA's "Suggested Facility Development Standards" are similar to 46 and 47. For example, their guidelines of one swimming pool per one tennis court per 2,0003 are virtually identical to the guidelines Richland Hills. Others vary significantly because of recreational trends and criteria noted above. Like the acreage guidelines in this report, the facility guidelines reflect local needs and trends based on the Consultant's experience and 25 years of park planning and design. Park Acreage Guidelines Standards for land and facilities are commonly expressed as a ratio population. Please refer to "Park Acreage Guidelines for North Richland for the low-range and high-range guidelines for each park type and the aggregate table also suggests acreage goals for the City's present population, for the projected for 1995, and for the population projected at build-out. reasonable Richland Hills would be a middle range between the low and the Norich Park has ten acres, the standard for a neighborhood park. 3 Lancaster , 60, 61. Natural open space is a vital part system. (Fossil Creek Park) NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN 42 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I III. Standards and Guidelines This section details standards and guidelines with respect to North Richland Hills' characteristics as follows: · Criteria · Park Acreage · Recreation Facilities · Park Classifications · Park Service Zones Criteria Park planning standards and guidelines, commonly used by urban park planners and accepted by such authorities as the National Recreation and Park Association (NRP A), are useful criteria for quantifying the land and facility requirements of a park and recreation system. However, these standards should be viewed as guidelines rather than rules. In the most recent revision of its standards, NRP A advised against applying them "carte blanche." · · · there is no way to apply the standards in the same manner in all locations. The uniqueness of every village, town, city and county -- with their differing socioeconomic, climatic, geographic, and cultural characteristics -- makes it almost impossible, and undesirable, to apply all of the standards in every community.! NRPA standards suggest 6.25 to 10.5 acres of local parks per 1,000 population, that is, mini- parks, neighborhood parks and playgrounds, and community parks. Linear and special use parks acreage is in addition.2 A review of the acreage guidelines on page 43 of this plan lRoger A. Lancaster, Ed., Recreation, Park and ()Pen Space Standards and Guidelines. (Alexandria, Va.: National Recreation and Park Association, 1983) 7. ~ancaster, 56, 57. III. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES 41 indicates a similar approach but one that has been customized for this region. Likewise, NRPA's "Suggested Facility Development Standards" are similar to those shown on pages 46 and 47. For example, their guidelines of one swimming pool per 20,000 population and one tennis court per 2,0003 are virtually identical to the guidelines recommended for North Richland Hills. Others vary significantly because of recreational trends and the locational criteria noted above. Like the acreage guidelines in this report, the facility guidelines reflect local needs and trends based on the Consultant's experience and observations in 2S years of park planning and design. Park Acreage Guidelines Standards for land and facilities are commonly expressed as a ratio of units per thousand population. Please refer to "Park Acreage Guidelines for North Richland Hills" on page 43 for the low-range and high-range guidelines for each park type and the aggregate totals. This table also suggests acreage goals for the City's present population, for the population projected for 1995, and for the population projected at build-out. A reasonable goal for North Richland Hills would be a middle range between the low and the high. Norich Park has ten acres, the standard for a neighborhood park. 3 Lancaster , 60, 61. Natural open space is a vital part of any park system. (Fossil Creek Park) NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN 42 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I PARK ACREAGE GUIDELINES FOR NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PARK NEIGHBOR- SPECIAL LINEAR- CLASSIFICATION HOOD COMMUNITY CITY PURPOSE LINKAGE TOTALS Existing Acreage 10· 72 53 160 b 0 295 Acres/l,OOO Pop. 1 - 2 1 - 2 2-3 1 - 1.5 1 - 1.5 6-10 Low range-High range Acres Acres Acres Acres Acres Acres Recommended for Population of 45,100 Deficit/Surplus 45 to 90 Acres 45 to 90 Acres 90 to 135 Acres 45 to 68 Acres 45 to 68 Acres 270 to 451 Acres -35 to -80 Acres +27 to -18 Acres -37 to -82 Acres +115 to +92 Acres -45 to -68 Acres +25 to -156 c Acres Recommended for Population of 55,700 Deficit/Surplus 56 to 111 Acres 56 to 111 Acres 112 to 167 Acres 56 to 83 Acres 56 to 83 Acres 336 to 555 Acres -46 to -101 Acres +16 to -39 Acres -59 to -114 Acres +104 to +77 Acres -56 to -83 Acres -41 to -260 d Acres Recommended for Estimated Ultimate Population of 92,800 92 to 184 Acres 92 to 184 Acres 184 to 276 Acres 92 to 138 Acres 92 to 138 Acres 552 to 920 Acres a. This does not include the 4 acres at North Hills Park, which is privately owned. b. This does not include the 15.5 acres on the B.I.S.D. site used by the Haltom-Richland Soccer Association for practice and competition. c. Without the 160-acre golf course, aggregate deficits of 90 and 248 acres, respectively, would result. d. Without the 160-acre golf course, aggregate deficits of 145 and 337 acres, respectively, would result. III. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES 43 COMPARISON OF PARK LAND ACREAGES IN SOME METROPLEX CITIES a LEWISVILLE 933.5 Acres 46,000 People CARROLLTON 1,530 Acres 78,000 People PLANO 2,027 Acres 128,500 People GRAPEVINE 284 Acres 26,400 People FARMERS BRANCH 167.2 Acres 24,000 People DUNCANVILLE 1.4 4.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 5.5 191.3 Acres 35,000 People PARK CLASSIFICA TION HURST 194 Acres 35,669 People EULESS 175 Acres 41,200 People COLLEYVILLE 45.4 Acres 14,000 People BEDFORD 114.5 Acres 45,700 People NEIGHBOR- SPECIAL TOTAL HOOD COMMUNITY CITY PURPOSE LINEAR ACRES 7.13 0.9 0.0 12.2 0.1 20.3 0.9 1.0 4.3 9.9 3.5 19.6 1.3 1.8 5.7 0.0 7.0 15.8 0.5 4.4 0.4 5.5 0.0 10.8 5.3 0.0 0.0 0.9 0.7 6.9 1.8 0.5 1.4 1.3 0.4 5.4 0.5 1.5 1.7 0.0 0.5 4.2 0.7 2.2 0.0 0.4 0.0 3.3 0.2 0.3 1.2 0.2 0.6 2.5 a. Based on 1989 figures for cities other than North Richland Hills. b. Without the Iron Horse Golf Course Acreage, the City's total acreage per 1,000 population would be 3 acres, placing it between Colleyville and Bedford. 44 NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I The "Comparison of Park Land Acreage in Some Metroplex Cities" on Page 44 compares North Richland Hills' existing acreage by park classification to the acreage of several other cities in the area. Recreation Facility Guidelines As with the acreage guidelines, facilities are recommended for present population, the population projected for 1995, and the population projected at build-out in the following table, pages 46 and 47. The City's existing facilities are noted at the top. The standards represent the middle ranges for this region. Some communities bordering North Richland hills have fewer facilities than the guidelines recommend; however, other communities in the metropolitan area have much higher ratios. The numbers suggested for North Richland Hills represent reasonable goals for the City's park and recreation system. Adult volleyball game at the City's Recreation Center. III. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES 45 RECREATION FACILITY GUIDELINES FOR NORTH RICHLAND HILLS BASEBALL-SOFTBALL SOCCER-FOOTBALL MULTIPURPOSE FACILITY DIAMONDS FIELDS COURTS TYPE Practice a Competitive b Practice a Competitive b (Volleyball and Basketball) Existing 22 c 11 c 9 d 2d 170 Standard Applied 1/2,500 - 1/4,000 - 1/3,000 - 1/4,000 - 1/5,000 - Facilities/Population 1/1,500 1/2,500 1/2,000 1/2,000 1/3,000 Low range-High range PLA Y- GROUNDS 11f 1/5,000 - 1/3,000 18 to 30 11 to 18 15 to 23 11 to 23 Recommended for Population of 45,100 9 to 15 9 to 15 Deficit/Surplus +4 to -8 o to -7 -6 to -14 -9 to -21 +8 to +2 +2 to -4 Recommended for Population of 55,700 Deficit/Surplus 22 to 37 14 to 22 19 to 28 14 to 28 11 to 19 11 to 19 o to -15 - 3 to -11 -10 to -19 -12 to -26 +6 to -2 o to -8 Recommended for 37 to 61 23 to 37 31 to 46 23 to 46 18 to 31 18 to 31 Estimated Ultimate Population of 92,800 NOTES: a. Practice fields are suitable for daylight practice, but they are seldom appropriate for competitive play. b. Competitive fields generally have lighting, irrigation, appropriate fencing, and improved grading and drainage. c. All of the City's competitive diamonds are lighted and all are irrigated with the exception of the diamonds at Fossil Creek. The B.I.S.D. fields at schools in the City have backstops only and therefore are classified as practice fields for purposes of this plan. (All of the practice fields listed above are on school grounds.) d. The City's two competitive football fields are at Richfield Park. There are practice-level football and soccer fields at the three middle schools and one high school in the City. e. Four courts are in City parks; the remainder are on school grounds. f. Five playgrounds are located in City parks and the others are located at elementary schools. Several of the schools and one park have multiple playgrounds, but all are counted as one per location. 46 NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I RECREATION FACILITY GUIDELINES FOR NORTH RICHLAND HILLS (Continued) FACILITY GOLF MULTIPURPOSE TENNIS TENNIS SWIMMING COURSES RECREA TION TYPE TRAIL MILES COURTS CENTERS POOLS (18 Holes) CENTERS Existing 4 g 24 h ° ° 1 1 Standard Applied 1/10,000 - 1/2,SOO - I/S0,000 - 1/30,000 - I/SO,OOO - I/3S ,000 - Facilities/Population I/S,OOO 1/I,SOO 1/30,000 1/20,000 1/40,000 1/2S,000 Low range-High range Recommended for Population of 45,100 Deficit/Surplus 5-9 18 to 30 o to 1 1.5 to 2.3 1 1.3 to 1.8 - 5 to -9 +6 to -6 o to -1 -1.5 to -2.3 k ° -.3 to -.7 i Recommended for Population of 55,700 Deficit/Surplus 6 to 11 22 to 37 1 to 2 i 2 to 3 1 to 1.4 1.6 - 2.2 - 6 to -11 +2 to -13 -1 to -2 -2 to -3 1 o -.6 to -1.2 j Recommended for Estimated Ultimate Population of 92,800 9 to 18 37 to 61 2 to 3 j 3toSm 1.8 to 2.3 (1 add'!. 18-hole course) 2.6 to 3.7 D NOTES: g. Four miles of unpaved trails exist in City parks. A quarter-mile paved trail is open to the public at North Hills Community Park Running tracks are also available at the North Richland Middle School and Richland High School. h. There are five lighted tennis courts in City parks; the remainder are on school grounds of which the four at Richland High School are lighted. TCJC's eight courts are not available to the public for Ii.u:hted play. i. One small center. j. One large center. k. Large swim complex. 1. Large swim complex plus SO-meter pool. m. Two large swim complexes. n. Two additional large centers. III. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES 47 School and college facilities are included in the listings on pages 46 and 47 and are available for public use after school at most times. Some of the public school facilities, such as tennis courts and basketball hoop nets, need repair or replacement. The Northeast YMCA facilities, one swimming pool, one playground, two tennis courts, a recreation center and a large field with six backstops (the same field has space for four football-soccer games) are not included in the table because they are available to members only. Park Classifications Park sites and their facilities are typically classified as neighborhood, community, city, special purpose, and linear or linkage. Overlapping of facilities between classifications will be noted. Thus, the multipurpose function of certain parks is possible. Please refer to "Park Service Zones" in this section for additional locational criteria for neighborhood and community parks. The Neighborhood Park The neighborhood park is frequently considered to be the backbone of the municipal park system. It can be the focal point of the neighborhood and a source of pride for the residents. It is the local park that provides an attractive open space within easy walking or biking distance. It is a place where all age groups can relax and enjoy both passive and active recreation. Special attention is given to facilities for preschool and elementary-school-age children. Above all else, the neighborhood park should be a place of fun and relaxation for the entire family. Size and Location The optimum size of a neighborhood park is six to ten acres. If adjacent to an elementary school, the park should be at least six acres. If the park exists independently of the school, seven to ten acres is recommended. In the ideal location it will serve residents within a one- half to two-thirds mile radius of the park and be connected to or be a part of a linkage park system. Facilities . Playgrounds with sand or pea gravel play surfaces, perimeter edging, play structures and seating areas Level, open spaces for team practice and neighborhood pick-up games of baseball, softball, football and soccer. Such fields are usually not lighted in residential areas Tennis courts and multipurpose courts for basketball, volleyball and badminton. Such courts may be lighted if adjacent residences are not adversely impacted . . 48 NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I · Picnic areas with tables, cooking grills and litter receptacles · Landscape development and beautification including color beds, screening, shade, benches, sidewalks, signage, a small parking lot and security lighting · Other facilities may include drinking fountains, picnic shelters and multipurpose paved jogging trails Norich Park is an example of a neighborhood park. The Community Park The typical community park serves several neighborhoods located within approximately 1-1/2 miles of the park. It provides more specialized and elaborate facilities than the neighborhood park. Most users reach this park by automobile. The community park can also provide neighborhood park amenities for neighborhoods immediately adjacent to it. A primary function of the park is to provide facilities for organized, competitive sports such as tennis, soccer, football, softball, and baseball. These sports are usually sponsored or co- sponsored by the City. Such facilities require a fairly open site of adequate size and gentle gradient. Lighted athletic fields and parking areas should be sited for minimum disturbance to any adjacent residential areas. Size and Location The size of the community park ranges from 20 to 80 acres. It should be located on a thoroughfare so that park traffic does not intrude upon surrounding neighborhood areas. A desirable location would be adjacent to a middle school, high school, or church site so that park users could take advantage of the existing parking areas of these facilities. A community park may also be sited in combination with larger school athletic sites. Facilities In addition to neighborhood park facilities, community parks typically have the following: · Lighted athletic fields and courts that meet competitive standards for baseball, softball, football, soccer, tennis, basketball and volleyball · Large lighted parking areas to serve the athletic fields and courts · Group shelters and/or picnic pavilions with tables, cooking grills and litter receptacles · Rest rooms, drinking fountains, concession buildings, and security lighting · Multipurpose trails for jogging, walking, cycling, skating and nature study · Other facilities may include a swimming pool, recreation or community building, fishing pond, or archery range III. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES 49 Northfield and Ricllfield parks are examples of community parks. The City Park The city park serves the entire city. It is usually the largest of the parks in a municipal system. This park may provide spacious natural areas and specialized attractions such as botanical gardens. historical areas, or geological features. Neighborhood and community park facilities are often found in city parks as well. Examples of city parks in this area are Trinity Park and Forest Park in Fort Worth. Size and Location The size of a city park ranges from 50 acres up. Such parks are usually located on sites with special natural amenities. City parks should be located adjacent to major thoroughfares in order to accommodate the large numbers of visitors that may be expected to arrive by automobile. Facilities It is desirable to leave much of the site in a natural or minimally developed state. In addition to neighborhood and community park facilities, city parks could include: · Internal road system and parking facilities · Viewpoints or overlooks · Nature trails and interpretative areas · Equesuian trails and associated facilities · Pond or lake with fishing pier and boating-canoeing · Botanical garden or arboretum · Amphitheater Fossil Creek Park is classified as a city park. The Special Purpose Park A special purpose park is usually limited to one or two uses. It is sized, located, and developed to best serve its function. Some examples of special purpose parks are a multipurpose athletic complex, tennis center, aquatic center, golf course, historical site, nature preserve, and recreation center. Depending on its function, this park may serve the entire city. When possible, these parks are located on major thoroughfares. Iron Horse Golf Course is a special purpose park. 50 NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I The Linear or Linkage Park The linear park has great value in a city park system. Such parks introduce corridors of green into the fabric of urban development. Although they may be very narrow, their length provides the appearance of expansive open space particularly when the long axis of the park parallels a street. They establish links between neighborhoods, schools, parks and other community facilities. Ideally, these parks are developed into a comprehensive system that links together all the parks within a city. Linkage parks usually follow utility and drainage easements or rights-of-way and floodplains, and they often carry storm water run off. Such land is undesirable for residential and commercial construction, and developers are often eager to donate it for park purposes. If a donation of land is unavailable, the cost of acquiring property for linear parks is usually less per acre than the cost of acquiring land for a typical neighborhood park. Size and Location A linear park has no particular size requirements or limitations, but its shape is usually long and narrow. Where flood plains and easements are not available, a linkage park can be developed along existing streets and thoroughfares. A standard five foot sidewalk: along the edge of an existing street can be replaced with a ten-foot path that is pulled away from the street for added safety and to allow room for additional landscaping. Utility easements and rights-of-way also offer possibilities for linkage parks North Richland Hills has several which are listed in Section II and shown on Plate 3. The location of linear and linkage parks will be dictated by the availability of desirable land. Facilities The addition of permanent recreation facilities in drainage easements and floodplains is restricted because of the dense vegetation, flood hazard, and the linear nature of the space. Linear parks are especially suited to activities that are linear in nature, so the most commonly found improvement is the multipurpose trail. Other facilities suitable for linear and linkage parks include: · Landscape development and beautification · Playgrounds · Picnic areas · Multipurpose practice athletic fields · Nature trails and centers North Richland Hills has no linear or linkage parks. Please refer to Figure 6 for an example of a linear park. III. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES 51 KEY Existing -c-§-c- ~g~~~ TRANSMISSION POWER POLE ==( ~~~~~T S~W~~NGWALL () TREE LINE ct OF CREEK PARK PROPERTY LINE BANK OF LAKE Proposed c::::::::I 8' BR I DGE C::] LOW WATER CROSSING _._ ct OF 8' CONCRETE BICYCLE TRAIL _ CONCRETE RIP- RAP DRINKING FOUNTAIN G PLAYGROUND ~ PRACTICE FOOTBÀLLI ~; SOCCER FIELD te':o' .~ SOFTBALL PRACTICE - ";)' FIELD _ PARK IDENTIFICATION SIGN BICYCLE TRAIL SIGN RESTROOM 52 TYPICAL LINEAR PARK Figure 6 u~ L [ [ [ [ MIDDLE SCHOO L ~ north ~I~ ~ GRAPHIC SCALE IN FEET NORTH RICHLAND HILLs PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN Park Service Zones Establishment of neighborhood and community park service zones is a means of assuring equitable distribution of facilities throughout the City. (Please refer to Plate 4.) Additionally, when the number of existing and proposed parks in the service zone analysis is multiplied by the average acreage for that park type, the results should fall within the acreage guidelines range. This process can confinn the reasonableness of the guidelines. Neighborhood Park Service Zones The ideal neighborhood is approximately one mile square (640 acres) with a population of 3,000 to 7,000. It is defined by major transportation routes such as the Cottonbelt Railroad, and thoroughfares such as Davis Boulevard, Glenview Drive, and Watauga Road or physical barriers or both. Ideally, a neighborhood has located at its center both an elementary school and a neighborhood park that have a common boundary. Cities seldom develop with their neighborhoods in this configuration, and North Richland Hills is no exception. Nevertheless, the use of the one-half mile radius in laying out neighborhood parks has merit. If conditions require, this radius can contract to one-fourth mile for a neighborhood "pocket" park or expand to two-thirds mile. Present and future thoroughfares in North Richland Hills may require the use of all of these in order to provide neighborhood park services throughout the City. Since neighborhood parks are designed for families and children, and walking or bicycling is the desirable way to reach them, no street or thoroughfare in excess of two lanes can be included within a zone. Based on the City's current thoroughfare plan, as discussed in Section II, this will require several "pocket" parks and leave some areas that are without neighborhood park services because they are too small to make a park economically feasible and/or are built out. Areas Most Affected by the Thoroughfare Plan Please refer to Plate 2 for sector boundaries and Plate 4 for park service zones. Sector B: Area within Davis Boulevard, Rumfeld Road-Kirk Lane, Precinct Line Road, and the Cottonbelt Railroad. The upgrading of Eden and Hightower will create three neighborhood park service zones where one would otherwise be required. Eden Road will cut the area in half north to south, and Hightower will further divide the western half. THIS PAGE FOLDS OUT /IÞ (PLATE 4) III. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES 53 Sector C: Area within Rufe Snow Drive, Hightower Road, Keller-Smithfield Road, the Cottonbelt Railroad and Watauga Road. If Chapman Road becomes a four-lane street, this area will require three neighborhood park service zones instead of two, and the area east of Holiday Lane and south of Chapman Road will technically be unserved. Standard spacing between four-lane streets is one mile; implementation of the projected plan would result in half-mile spacing. Sector D: Area within Davis Boulevard, Watauga Road, Precinct Line Road, SH 26. This area presents a complex situation for neighborhood park service zone planning. A large section is zoned industrial and is surrounded by several residential areas, two of which will probably be unserved. The maximum width of the area is 8,000 feet; the planned four-lane streets will divide the area into five north-south sections. The maximum length is about 7,500 feet. One proposed four-lane east-west street, Cannon Drive, will further divide the area. Potentially the most troublesome street is Newman Drive, parallel to Davis Boulevard and about one-half mile east. It would cut through a potential park site adjacent to Norich Park, adjoin the eastern edge of C. F. Thomas Elementary school and divide the existing and future residential areas on either side. North of Cannon Drive the identical situation exists. Two zones would serve the maximum number of residents, without Newman Drive. If Newman is built three zones will be required and fewer people will be served. Full implementation of the current thoroughfare plan will require up to four additional neighborhood parks than would otherwise be needed. Revision of the thoroughfare plan could result in the need for fewer neighborhood park service zones. This could save the City money in unnecessary duplication of facilities and, most particularly, in maintenance costs. Plate 4 suggests a build-out distribution of neighborhood parks based on the City's current thoroughfare plan. Some of these zones are served by elementary schools that have basic neighborhood park facilities: playground(s), multi-purpose court(s), open play areas, and practice fields. One zone has both a neighborhood park and an elementary school: Norich Park and Carrie Thomas Elementary School. Two zones each have two elementary schools, Snow Heights and Mullendore in Sector G and Foster Village and North Ridge in Sector C. Analysis of the existing and proposed zones yields the following: 1990 (Immediate) Needs Six of the zones shown on Plate No.4 have substantial existing residential development but are not served by a local park or elementary school. 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"CO) 0) '- +-' ::J en+-' 0) ::J oLL 0,- ::J 0 enLL en 0) o -s: '- 0) en o c :¡:: -~ >< w o o@ ,.... Q\ Q\ ,.... ¿ (j ~ = ~ . OJ g .5 ....... .... (]) .. (]) 00 c o .- .~ g> uW o ~ g> < .- c "'t::S c c::~ ~a. 00 .s ~ == ::J o Õ ~ g ..:.ë ~ 0 o .... ~« .~ (]) ..:= ~ u 0 CI)~ c ro ....J I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 3 10-acre parks 1/2 - 2/3 mile radius = 30 acres 5 5-acre parks 1/4 - 1/3 mile radius = 25 acres 3 3-acre parks 1/4 mile radius = ..2 acres Minimum additional neighborhood park acreage needed now: 64 acres The acreage guidelines show an existing deficit of 35 to 80 acres (average of 58 acres). 1995 Needs In addition to the above, neighborhood parks should be added in zones where substantial residential growth has occurred or is occurring and no elementary school or other park with neighborhood park facilities exists or is planned for construction in the immediate future. The 1995 guidelines show a deficit of 46 to 101 acres, or an average of 74. Thus the 1990 needs above would need to be increased by the following: 1 - 10-acre park 2 5-acre parks 1/2 - 2/3 mile radius or 1/4 - 1/3 mile radius = 10 acres Minimum additional acreage needed by 1995: 74 acres Build-Out Needs 9 Existing Neighborhood Park Service Zones 3 10-acre parks 1/2 - 2/3 mile radius = 9 5-acre parks 1/4 - 1/3 mile radius = .2 3-acre parks 1/4 mile radius = 28 parks 10 acres4 30 acres 45 acres 21 acres 96 Additional acres Total Minimum Neighborhood Park Acreage at Build-out 106 The guidelines recommend 92 to 184 acres at build-out. Future community, city and linear parks may provide some of the neighborhood park services as do existing elementary schools. The actual neighborhood park acreage at build-out will probably fall between the low and high range guidelines. The critical issue is that each zone have access to neighborhood park facilities. Community Park Service Zones Community parks are designed to serve several neighborhoods. The normal service radius is 1-1/2 miles. Because it is assumed that most park users will travel to community parks by automobile, location of thoroughfares within these zones is not a problem. 40ne existing neighborhood park, Norich, plus eight additional zones served by existing elementary schools or other parks. III. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES 55 Plate 4 shows existing and proposed Community Park Zones for the City at build-out conditions. Analysis of the existing and proposed zones yields the following: Build-out Needs 2 existing community parks (Northfield, Richfield) 72 acres Minimum additional community park acreage needed at build-out 20 acres 92 acres The guidelines recommend 92 to 184 acres at build-out. The 1990 recommended guidelines show a low range surplus of 27 acres to a high range deficit of 18 acres. The City's current deficit in the athletic facilities that are normally found in community parks indicates the immediate need for additional community or city park land. The city park and some special purpose and linear parks serve the entire city. An athletic complex may function with a community park service zone depending on the distribution of similar facilities in a city. These variables demonstrate the flexibility needed in application of the park planning standards and guidelines. 56 NORTH RICHLAND HILLs PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I IV. Public Participation The needs, desires and perceptions of the City's residents must be recognized if the North Richland Hills park system master plan is to be successful. Prom the outset of this planning process, North Richland Hills city officials and staff members expressed their intention to make this a people-oriented park plan. In the recent "Town Hall" Committee survey, parks and recreation issues ranked fourth overall in citywide citizen concerns. The survey and public meeting that were part of this master planning process also indicated a high level of citizen interest. Public responses to this master planning process are detailed as follows: · Survey · Public meeting Survey Results Results were collated and summarized by each of the seven planning sectors illustrated on Plate 2. The charts on the following pages illustrate selected responses. A summary of the statistically significant city-wide responses is contained in the Appendix. Individual sector response summaries are on file at the Parks and Recreation Department. The validity and representativeness of the survey is assured by the following factors: · The four page survey, containing twenty-eight questions, was bound into the Park and Recreation Department's Fall, 1990 Leisure Celebration brochure. and mailed to each residential address in the City, thus assuring randomness. · The response to the survey yielded a confidence interval (level of statistical significance) of in excess of ninety percent. · The geographic distribution of returned surveys closely reflected the actual distribution of residents within the City. IV. PuBUC PARTICIPATION 57 j SURVEY KEY RESPONSES . Do you desire more parks, open space and recreational facilities in North Richland Hills? . How would you prefer, given the option, to travel to places of recreation in North Richland Hills? · What quality level of facility construction would you support? FIRST CLASS 36% MID-RANGE 52% .If you favor more funding, would you like this to be accomplished by: USER FEES 27% 58 NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I SURVEY KEY RESPONSES, Continued - How should creeks and their flood plains be used? LINKAGE PARKS 26% RUNNING, WALKING AND BIKING TRAILS 45% · Where do you or your family presently pursue the majority of recreational activities? PUBLIC FACILITY IN NRH 19% PUBLIC FACILITY OUTSIDE OF NRH 34% IV. PUBUC PARTICIPATION · Would you like to see the City and the Birdville Independent School District share facilities for recreation programs and activities? -What is the single most important issue or need concerning North Richland Hills parks and recreation programs and facilities? SWIMMING POOLS 24% 59 · The demographic infonnation collected as a part of the survey coincides with the anticipated demographics of the City's population. Conclusions There are deficits in North Richland Hills' park and recreation system. However, the level of service that is offered is appreciated and valued by the City's residents. Facilities where people can enjoy their leisure time, especially those that allow interaction with the natural environment, are viewed as being of great importance. The development of cooperative relationships between the City and the B.I.S.D. for the sharing of facilities and their costs are highly desired. Swimming pools and multi-use trails are often mentioned as the most needed additions to the City's park and recreation system. The residents are supportive of additional improvements and are willing to be flexible as to how these improvements might be financed. Public Meeting The second opportunity for North Richland Hills citizens to express their feelings about the City's park and recreation system came at the public meeting held November 27, 1990. More than fifty citizens as well as the mayor and five members of the City Council, two representatives of the B.I.S.D., and several members of the City's senior administrative staff attended. A summary of the material in this report was presented that evening followed by 'a question period and public comments. The need for a swimming facility and additional neighborhood parks were the issues most frequently addressed. The rate of growth of sports associations and their corresponding need for more fields was also discussed. Other facilities suggested for consideration included tennis courts, soccer fields, a remote control model airplane field, a skateboard facility, and lighted athletic fields. The desire for cooperative programs between the City and the School District was expressed on numerous occasions. The participants expressed their support of the City's park master planning efforts and stated their appreciation of the opportunity to speak directly to the Park and Recreation Board concerning these issues. A list of those who attended (and registered to speak) other than City staff and officials, can be found inside the back cover. 60 NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I V. Conclusions The conclusions and recommendations below result from the analysis of data, application of standards, citizen input and consultation with the parks board. Please refer to "Acquisition, Renovation and Development Schedule" in Section VI and "Summary of Resources by Planning Sector" in Appendix B. This section contains · Needs Summaries and Recommendations · Park System Economic Benefits Needs Summaries & Recommendations Land Acquisition All of the "Acreage Needs" below correlate with the deficits indicated in the table on page 43. Neighborhood Parks The service zone concept was discussed in Section III. Elementary schools are also considered service providers of neighborhood facilities. This can eliminate the duplication of facilities that would otherwise occur. Playgrounds and multipurpose courts are the minimum neighborhood facilities. The needs and desires of existing neighborhoods should be monitored as part of the individual park planning process. Summary of Existing Land and Acreage Needs · 10 acres exist in N orich Park · 35 to 80 additional acres are needed now · 46 to 101 additional acres will be needed by 1995 · 82 to 174 additional acres will be needed at build-out v. CONCLUSIONS 61 . Acreage of other park classifications (especially linear, community, and city parks) may be included toward neighborhood park requirements if properly located to serve adjacent residents. Immediate Acreage Needs . Emphasis should be placed on acquisition of land for neighborhood parks in the following areas which are presently without neighborhood park services. (Please refer to "Park Service Zones" on page 53 and to Plate 4 in Section Ill.) Sector A Sector B Sector C Sector D Sector E Sector F Sector G 13 acres 10-11 acres 5 acres 10 acres 10 acres 5 acres -1Q acres 63-64 acres Community Parks Summary of Existing Land and Acreage Needs 62 · 72 acres exist in Northfield and Richfield Parks Need 0-18 additional acres now Need 0-39 additional acres by 1995 Need 20-112 additional acres at build-out Refer to Community Park service zones in Section III. Plate 4 indicates that one additional park would complete needed service zones for the City. A twenty-acre park would fulfill the low-range need guideline at build-out. The additional park will be needed by 1995 or sooner to provide needed athletic fields. Fossil Creek Park planning and development may affect this need. A special purpose athletic complex may serve in lieu of a community park. · · · · · NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I City Parks Summary of Existing Land and Acreage Needs · 53 acres exist in Fossil Creek Park · Fossil Creek Park's access is on residential streets which are inadequate for a city park with athletic fields. May need to consider moving existing fields. · Fossil Creek Park needs a development master plan, a priority · Need 37 to 82 additional acres now · Need 59 to 114 additional acres by 1995 · Need 131 to 223 additional acres at build-out · One additional city park needed now, preferably north of the Cottonbelt Railroad. · Acquisition of large tracts of land suitable for the development of community and city parks and their associated recreation facilities should be a high priority. Land for these park classifications must be acquired in advance of development for housing or other land uses. This is essential to a successful park system in North Richland Hills. · If large tracts can't be assembled, decentralization of facilities into sites of 20 to 30 acres should be considered. · May include some acreage of other park classifications such as special purpose, linear or neighborhood. Special Purpose Parks Because of the 160 acres in the Iron Horse Golf Course, North Richland Hills appears to have fulfilled its ultimate need for land in the special purpose category. The high range recommendation for land in this category is 138 acres at build-out. However, land for such special purpose facilities as an aquatic center, a tennis center, another golf course or other single use facility may be needed if these facilities cannot be located in a city or community park. Linear Parks Big Fossil Creek and Little Bear Creek are the city's prime natural areas. Linear Parks along the banks of Little Bear Creek and on utility rights-of-way and easements will afford the best potential for linear park and trail facilities. Both multipurpose and natural surface trails are possible in Fossil Creek Park. Linear park construction along Little Bear Creek and V. CONCLUSIONS 63 trail and nature center development at Fossil Creek Park would be good candidates for cost- share grants from the State. The City should designate "natural areas" on these two creeks to aid in the grant application process. These areas should have high priority for acquisition, conservation and environmentally sensitive planning. The Parks and Recreation Board should have review and comment involvement in the platting, engineering, and policy-making process for development along these creeks. Acreage Needs · No acreage exists · 45 to 68 acres are needed now · 56 to 83 acres will be needed by 1995 · 92 to 138 acres will be needed at build-out · Linear parks may provide acreage for other park classifications, especially for neighborhood park needs. Renovation in Existing Parks Norich Park · Pave exercise trail and remove wooden guideposts · Install disk golf game in open area at east end of park · Replace playground equipment Northfield Park · Pave exercise trail and remove wooden guideposts Richfield Park · Please refer to conceptual plan, Figure 7 Renovate parking area Replace playground equipment Replace rest room-concession building Pave areas around rest room-concession building, bleacher areas around ball diamonds, etc. · · · · 64 NORTII RICHLAND HILLs PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I · Continue to implement the tree planting program · Install multipurpose trail and amenities along Calloway Branch and its tributary with connections to neighborhood street ends and access easements. · Install wild flower land forms south of T - Ball fields · Renovate ballfield lighting Fossil Creek Park · Please refer to conceptual plan, Figure 8 · With the City's shortage of athletic fields, the park is experiencing pressure for additional development. However this could be detrimental to the City's only publicly held natural environment. · Preservation of this area as open space should be integrated into flood control ordinances and drainage measures. · Careful analysis of the park's natural environments, flood potential and lack of arterial street access should be made before any intensive development is considered. · A development master plan is a priority before any projects are undertaken. New Facility Development Please refer to facility guidelines in Section ITI. Fields and Diamonds · The City's high participation rates in field and diamond sports increases the need for more land and facilities. · Permanent soccer fields are a priority · Additional competitive basebalVsoftbal1 fields are needed · Immediate goal should be to provide adequate space for the operation of the city's outdoor recreation program and the programs of the five sports associations. · Significant associated expenditures will result from the expansion. v. CONCLUSIONS 65 ~ørLN"í/)¡--- ð/að' I'ørl: Si8n ~ ~ /' ~" __1 I I I \ / : Prop~5ec:/ ?reEl P/ðnr/n!J,s '''" " ~ "- '" 100 0 100 200 300 ~___ I SCALE IN FEET ~~/ '" .' ~~~ ~~~~~ , ~~ ~ ',,- ~-?~ ~:J Conceptual Plan RICHFIELD PARK Figure 7 ,,,,/ WATAUGA - SMITHFIELD ROAD 66 NORTH RICHLAND HILLs PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I COURSE- SINGLE FAMi L Y HOMES I I P"rlt:.. : : 6~~ L___ ONYX DRIVE NORTH PéJr/(íns lol Passive Side HALTOM CITY A·ctive Side liNGLE FAMIL Y HOM7- fJlðgsround- ~ 200 ISO 100 0 200 ~ I SCALE IN FEET éX/$!¡'I!j Fields J wðT'~r 7ðW'ð'r Conceptual Plan FOSSIL CREEK PARK Figure 8 V. CONCLUSIONS 67 Softball-Baseball Needs · 11 competitive fields exist · 0 to 7 fields needed now · 3 to 11 needed in 1995 · 12 to 26 needed at build-out Football-Soccer Needs · 2 competitive fields exist · 9 to 21 needed now · 12 to 26 needed in 1995 · 21 to 44 needed at build-out Multipurpose Trails Trails provide high recreation value for a relatively low investment. They can be used by practically everyone. They are especially appropriate in nature areas. The parks and recreation survey indicated high interest in trails, and they are highly ranked in both local and regional needs by the Texas Outdoor Recreation Plan (TORP). (Inclusion of TORP highly- ranked facilities in parks being considered for state grants is essential for a successful application for funding. Please refer to Appendix C for lists of TORP local and regional priorities.) Multipurpose paved (concrete) trails provide the most flexibility in use and the lowest maintenance. They exist and function well in all park categories. Exercise-fitness courses are popular supplemental facilities. Needs · 4 miles of unpaved trails exist in Norich, Northfield and Fossil Creek parks 5 to 9 miles needed now 6 to 11 miles will be needed by 1995 9 to 18 miles will be needed at build-out Paving of existing trails would fulfill most of the present needs. · · · · 68 NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Tennis Center · 24 courts exist in the City, mostly on school grounds and at T.C.J.C. · No tennis center presently exists · A small center (10-12 courts) is indicated for present through 1995 needs · A large center will be needed at build-out (14-24 courts) · Good survey response Aquatic Center · No public pools presently exist in the City (YMCA and TCJC pools are available only to members) · A large swim complex is indicated for present through 1995 needs · 2 large complexes will be needed at build-out · Very high survey response · The guidelines are for outdoor facilities, but the needs could be at least partially met with an indoor facility such as a natatorium operated jointly with the school district. Such a facility enables year-round use and is particularly appropriate for therapeutic swimming, senior citizen programs, and water safety classes. Recreation Center · 1 recreation center and 1 senior center presently exist. A second senior center is scheduled to open mid-1991. · More gymnasium space is presently needed for basketball and volleyball · An additional large center will be needed at build-out City - School Cooperation · Explore joint operating and/or shared use agreements with the B.I.S.D. · Explore acquisition through donation, sale, or long-term lease of the soccer field site, the John Autry site, and other school land that may be designated as surplus. · High survey response for these types of cooperative activities. v. CONCLUSIONS 69 City - Medical Center Cooperation Explore agreement with the North Hills Medical Center for the development and/or maintenance of the North Hills park site and adjoining land on Calloway Branch. Possible facilities could include extension of the multipurpose trail, tennis court, playground, nature area and trails, and picnic facilities. This is probably the only opportunity to provide neighborhood park facilities for the residents south of Loop 820-SH 183 and recreation facilities for those who work in the surrounding area. Parks Department and Community Presence · Install consistent identification signs and landscape development at each park entry. · Use new department logo on park signs, departmental promotional pieces, vehicles, and banners. Intracity Cooperation · Comprehensive planning in the Little Bear Creek Corridor is needed · Open space dedication should be required in all PUD zoning classifications. · Thoroughfare plan revisions could reduce City expenditures for neighborhood parks capital and maintenance costs. Environmental Preservation . Preserve the main channel flood plain of Little Bear Creek. See "Linear Parks It in this section. . Preserve other examples of the varied natural environments in the City including prairie-savannah areas and wooded high points. Historic Resource Preservation . Incorporate historic sites into the City's open space system where possible. Smithfield Cemetery is a significant community resource and provides needed open space. . 70 NORTH RICH LAND HILLs PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Funding Sources · Establish reliable sources of funding for park acquisition and development. State park grant programs may provide substantial funding, but are not dependable as steady sources of assistance. Some of the alternatives that should be explored include park and recreation bond programs, mandatory dedications of land, fees in-lieu-of land dedications, increased taxes and user fees. Maintenance Programs · Provide for the long-term maintenance of existing and future sites and facilities. Firm policies are needed for the acquisition and allocation of funds to cover the costs of materials, equipment, labor and administration. Liability Exposure · Recognize possibility of personal injury lawsuits. · Continue vigorous program of inspection and correction. Remove see-saws and whirls. Remove bases when equipment is permanently removed. Look for other potential injury problems such as with sprinkler systems and electrical fixtures and systems. · Reduced exposure = risk management. Park System Economic Benefits Benefits attributable to excellent park and recreation systems such as one that would result from implementation of the above recommendations include: · Tourism and related economic industries or services · Increased values of adjacent properties · Natural resource conservation/protection · Attraction/retention of desirable development · Preventing development in hazardous areas, for example floodplains · Recreation user satisfaction v. CONCLUSIONS 71 · Improvement in mental and physical health · Maintenance of rural atmosphere · Reduction in levels of air, noise or water pollution · Preservation of scenic, historic or cultural features · Retention of development options for future growth · Increased community identity and improved image1 A quality park site can provide real economic benefits to the properties surrounding it. An example of this is Seattle, Washington's 12.1-mile long Burke-Gilman trail. The trail follows an abandoned rail corridor in northeast Seattle. It was completed in 1978 and currently accommodates approximately 750,000 users annually. A 1986 survey of real estate values adjacent to the trail indicated property selling prices were six percent higher than other comparable properties removed from the trail area.2 Ip. S. So, et. al. Eds., The Practice of Local Government Plannin£ (Washington D.C.: International City Management Association, 1979) 286. 2:Bany Didato, "The Paths Less Traveled: A wrapup on the nation's greenways," Plannin£, Jan., 1990: 7. 72 NORTH RICHLAND HILLs PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I VI. Implementation The successful implementation of this park system master plan depends on the joint participation of individuals and public and private groups. Key to this will be action plans developed annually by the park board and capital improvement programs by the board and City Council. The development costs and system expansion schedules that follow can be the basis for action by the City. Coordination of projects and programs is crucial to maintaining optimum efficiency and equity in the development of North Richland Hills' system of park and recreation improvements. This comprehensive approach includes the following: · Park & Recreation Development Costs · Renovation Costs · Acquisition, Renovation and Development Schedule · Funding Sources · Land Acquisition Techniques · Suggested Ordinances · Administrative Approaches · Marketing · Plan Update & Refinement Park & Recreation Development Costs Land Acquisition RANGES COST Low $20,000/acre High $50'l000/acre Average $35,000/acre IMMEDIATE NEEDS 1995 NEEDS 90 ac. = $1,800,000 to 4,500,000 145 ac. = $2,900,000 to 7,250,000 248 ac. = $4'1960'1000 to 12'1400'1000 337 ac. = $6,740'1000 to 16'1850'1000 169 ac. = $5,915,000 241 ac. = $8,435,000 VI. IMPLEMENTATION 73 Facility Construction · Costs are representative of construction contract experiences with general contractors. · Costs are representative of 1990-91 depressed construction industry. · No inflation factors, contingencies or escalations are included. · Services such as topographic and property line surveys, geotechnical investigations, and professional planning and design are not included. · Streets and utility services are assumed to be adjacent to sites where work would occur. Lengthy extensions of roadways and utilities are not included. Competitive Baseball-Softball Fields · A typical four-plex requires 20 to 25 acres; includes parking, buffering, and drainage · Includes one rest room-concession building per four fields · Includes 70 concrete parking spaces per field · Fields are graded, turfed, lighted, irrigated and fenced; and have concrete walks, dugouts and bleacher pads · Practice fields are not included RANGES COST IMMEDIATE NEEDS 1995 NEEDS Low High $210,OOO/ea. $350,000/ea. 7ea.= o $1,470,000 to 2,450,000 3ea.= 11 ea. = $630,000 to 1,050,000 $2,310,000 to 3,850,000 Competitive Soccer-Football Fields · A standard football field requires three acres; a standard championship soccer field requires 3.3 acres, including buffering · Includes one rest room-concession building per five fields · Fields are graded, turfed, lighted and irrigated and have concrete walks and bleacher pads · Includes 60 concrete parking spaces per field · Practice fields are not included RANGES COST IMMEDIATE NEEDS 1995 NEEDS Low High $ 180,OOO/ea. $230,000/ea. gea.= 21 ea. = $1,620,000 to 2,070,000 $3,780,000 to 4,830,000 12 ea. = 26 ea. = $2,160,000 to 2,760,000 $4,680,000 to 5,980,000 74 NORTH RICHLAND HILLs PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Multipurpose Courts · Court sizes range from 50 by 100 feet to 70 by 100 feet · All are concrete construction · Low ranges are small size, conventional slab on inactive soils · High ranges are larger size, strengthened slab on plastic soils; and have colored acrylic surfacing RANGES COST IMMEDIATE NEEDS 1995 NEEDS Low High $15,OOO/ea. $37,OOO/ea. o o 2ea.= o $30,000 to 74,000 Paved Multipurpose Trails · Low ranges are 6 feet wide, paved with compacted stone screenings (from crushed stone operations) · High ranges are 8 feet wide, paved with concrete · All include exercise stations, clearing, earthwork, and minor drainage and crossing structures RANGES COST IMMEDIATE NEEDS 1995 NEEDS Low High $13/linear foot $27/linear foot 5 mi. = 9 mi. = $343,200 to 712,800 $617,760 to 1,283,040 6 mi. = 11 mi. = $411,840 to 855,360 $755,040 to 1,568,160 Lighted Tennis Courts · Court sizes are 60 by 120 feet, singles, and 108 by 120 feet, doubles · All are concrete construction · Low ranges are conventional slab on inactive soils, no color surfacing, limited fencing · High ranges are strengthened slab on active soils, colored acrylic surfacing and full fencing RANGES COST IMMEDIATE NEEDS 1995 NEEDS Low High $35,OOO/ea. $53,OOO/ea. 6ea.= o $210,000 to 318,000 13 ea. = o $455,000 to 689,000 VI. IMPLEMENT A TION 75 Tennis Center · A small center, 10 to 12 courts, requires 4 to 6 acres including landscaping, mall and buffer space. Parking requires one acre of additional space. · This item may include or replace individual court costs above · Ranges represent construction described above · Also includes pro shop, playground, parking and landscape development for a 10- 12-court center1 RANGES COST IMMEDIATE NEEDS 1995 NEEDS Low High $800,000 $1,200,000 o ° 1ea.= 1 ea. = $800,000 to 1,200,000 $800,000 to 1,200,000 Outdoor Aquatic Center . Requires 6 to 6.5 acres for pools (1 to 1.5 acres inside fence), landscaping, parking and buffering . Includes eight-lane 50-meter pool with 25-meter cross course, "learn-to-swim" pool, diving well with diving platforms, toddler pool with fountain, swimming decks, shade shelter, play areas, parking, bathhouse, concession patio and landscape developmenr . A natatorium of sufficient size to serve North Richland Hills would cost $2-$4 million or more. RANGES COST IMMEDIATE NEEDS 1995 NEEDS Low High $2,300,000 $2,800,000 1 ea. = 1 ea. = $2,300,000 to 2,800,000 $2,300,000 to 2,800,000 1ea.= 1 ea. = $2,300,000 to 2,800,000 $2,300,000 to 2,800,000 1plano'S High Point Tennis Center provides an indication of operating expenses and revenues for such a facility. The 1990 operating costs were $90,000 and revenues were $120,000. The $90,000 included all maintenance and staffmg for the 25-court center and its pro shop and rest rooms. It did not include utilities and grounds maintenance. 2Carrollton's Rosemeade Pool Complex provides an indication of operation expenses and revenues for such a facility. Annual operation costs are approximately $155,560 and revenues are about $80,000. Admission is $1.25 or 20 tickets for $20.00. This facility is essentially identical to the one described. 76 NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Recreation Center · Includes parking and site development RANGES COST IMMEDIATE NEEDS 1995 NEEDS Low High $60/sq. ft. $80/sq. ft. o o 1 ea. = 20,000 S.F. = $1,200,000 1 ea. = 20,000 S.F. = $1,600,000 Neighborhood Parks · Would include some facilities listed above · Size, degree of development and costs of neighborhood parks are highly variable, particularly in the range of sizes recommended for North Richland Hills · Costs below are for six to ten-acre parks RANGES COST IMMEDIATE NEEDS 1995 NEEDS Low High $200,000/ea. $700,000/ea. 4ea.= 9 ea. = $800,000 to 2,800,000 $1,800,000 to 6,300,000 5ea.= 11 ea. = $1,000,000 to 3,500,000 $2,200,000 to 7,700,000 Cost Summary Notes · Includes land acquisition · Includes neighborhood parks · Includes 10-12 court tennis center in lieu of 0-13 tennis courts indicated for 1995 · Does not include site surveys and professional planning and design services · Does not include "Additional Items of Variable Costs" listed below except where specified RANGES IMMEDIA TE NEEDS 1995 NEEDS Low Facilities: $5,063,200 to 8,382,800 $8,501,840 to 13,765,360 High Facilities: $10,177,760 to 17,981,040 $14,730,040 to 25,461,160 Facility Averages: $10,401,200 $15,614,600 Land Averages: $5,915,000 $8,435,000 Totals: $16,316,200 $24,049,600 VI. IMPLEMENT A TION 77 Additional Items of Variable Cost Landscape development, Trees, shrubs, flowers, turf-grass Irrigation systems Supplemental parking Drinking fountains Ponds Signage Rest rooms Bridges Drainage structures and crossings Outdoor shelters Retaining walls Special grading, earthwork, and drainage Utility extensions Park roadways and parking lots Fencing and barriers Benches Security lighting Renovation Costs Norich Park 2,956 Linear feet paved multipurpose trail Playground Disk golf equipment $38,428 to 79,812 $40,000 to 75,000 $ 9.000 to 12.000 $78,428 to 154,812 Northfield Park 1.2 Mile paved multipurpose trail $82,368 to 171,072 Richfield Park 7,500 Linear feet paved multipurpose trail Playground Wildflower planting Tree planting, approximately 250 trees Parking lot renovation Ballfield lighting renovation Replace restroom-concession buildings Associated paving, 40,000 square feet 1 Pedestrian bridge 1 Low-water crossing $975,000 to 2,025,000 $40,000 to 75,000 $1,853 to 4,323 $56,250 to 68,750 $261,511 to 319,625 $150,000 $110,000 to 130,000 $100,000 to 120,000 $40,000 to 60,000 $25.000 to 35.000 $1,759,614 to 2,987,698 Fossil Creek Park Fossil Creek Park is the least developed of the City's Parks. As mentioned elsewhere in this report the park is the City's largest public natural area, but it is also subject to frequent flooding and its only access is on residential streets. A master development plan is recommended before any expansion of park facilities is contemplated. 78 NORTH RrCHLAND HILLs PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I The estimate below is based on the conceptual plan in Figure 8, excluding the two fields closest to the creek, and should be considered as "rough." Costs could vary widely according to findings during the master planning process. (The estimate does not include any renovation costs for existing fields or buildings or costs associated with the drainage improvements outlined in the Drainage Master Plan.) Note, also, that these may not be the most appropriate facilities for this park. Professional design services, topographic surveying, and soil testing General site development including clearing and grubbing and utilities Earthwork Parking sufficient to serve six softball fields plus two small parking areas, concrete with curbs and gutters. Includes entry drives Parking lot and security lighting Landscape development for entries and buffer areas 1 Softball field 2 Playgrounds 1 Picnic area with small shelter and 12 picnic tables and grills on concrete pads Paving around existing fields for bleacher pads and walkways 3,300 Linear feet of paved multipurpose trails 6,950 Linear feet of natural-surface trails 1 Creek overlook Trail amenities including low-water crossings, benches, markers, and signs 1 Interpretive center, outdoor pavilion with seating for large groups, instructional podium and exhibit tables 3 Signs Development Master Plan Playgrounds in several parks need replacement. (Fossil Creek Park) VI. IMPLEMENT A nON $136,328 $30,000 $30,000 $508,425 $50,000 $50,000 $175,000 $120,000 $50,000 $104,000 $66,000 $20,850 $7 ,000 $100,000 $40,000 $12.000 $1,499,603 $18.000 $1,517,603 Paving existing trails in the City's parks would extend their use to bicyclists, skaters, and the handicapped. (Northfield Park) 79 Acquisition, Renovation and Development Schedules The charts on pages 81, 82, and 83 will assist the park board and City Council in establishing priorities, developing budgets and identifying funding sources. From these, annual goals and short-range action plans can be developed. These charts follow, in general, the format of the priority groups in "Report Excerpts" and "Conclusions" elsewhere in this report. The priorities were established beginning with the categories of greatest present deficit in the park acreage and facility guidelines. Land acquisition, especially large tracts and natural areas, takes priority in a rapidly growing community such as North Richland Hills. Renovation and additional facility development on existing park land is next, followed by new facility development. Ranking criteria also included the following: Land · The environmental and regional significance of the Little Bear Creek corridor. · The need to acquire large sites while land is still relatively plentiful. · The need to acquire land in existing neighborhoods that are without local recreation facilities. Facilities · Renovation and development in existing parks will be the most efficient way to provide some needed facilities. For example, paving the existing trails would fulfill most of the City's immediate need for multipurpose trails. · NRP A guidelines, citizen input, and the local and regional needs analysis of the Texas Outdoor Recreation Plan were the criteria for establishment of new facility development priorities. Obviously, the Park Board and Council will choose from among the three groups in order to establish the ultimate priorities. Note that the 1995+ acreages and facility quantities and costs shown below are cumulative. For example, if the 57 acres suggested by the linear park guideline for 1990 were acquired before 1995, then the 1995+ requirement would be 13 acres with a forecasted cost of $221,000. The chart covers immediate and 1995 needs with the low and high ranges in quantities and costs averaged. All costs shown are in 1991 dollars. 80 NORTH RICHLAND HILLs PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I. LAND ACQUISITION PRIORITY TYPE SIZE TIME FRAME FORECASTED COST 1 POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE 57 ac. 1991-1995 $960,000 D, G, CIP, BP, IV, SCA, L- E, Poo 70 ac. 1995 + $1,200,000 59 ac. 1991-1995 $2,000,000 BP, CIP, G, JV, D 76 ac. 1995 + $3,000,000 (1) Sector E 5 ac. 1991-1995 $185,000 Poo, D, IV, L-E, CIP, BP (2) Sector D 10 ac. 1991-1995 $350,000 (3) Sector A 10 ac. 1991-1995 $350,000 (4) Sector F 5 ac. 1991-1995 $175,000 (5) Sector B 5 ac. 1991-1995 $175,000 (6) Sector G 10 ac. 1991-1995 $350,000 (7) Sector A 3 ac. 1991-1995 $105,000 (8) Sector C 5 ac. 1991-1995 $175,000 (9) Sector E 5 ac. 1991-1995 $175,000 (10) Sector B 3 ac. 1991-1995 $105,000 (11) Sector B 3 ac. 1991-1995 $105.000 64 ac. 2,250,000 73 ac. 1995 + $2,600,000 (1) (2) Aquatic Center 7 ac. Tennis Center 7 ac. 1991-1995 1995 + $245,000 $245,000 BP, CIP, G, JV BP, CIP, G, D 23 ac. 1995 + $805,000 BP, CIP, G, D 1 $35,000 per acre used for park acreage cost. $17,000 per acre used for linear park acreage. Potential Funding Sources Key: L-E, Leases or Easements; CIP, Capital Improvement Program; BP, Bond Program; PLF, Park & Library Fund; G, Grants-in-Aid (Federal & State); CDBG, Community Development Block Grant; SCA, Special Council Appropriation, JV, Joint Ventures; D, Donations; PDO, Parkland Dedication Ordinance VI. IMPLEMENTATION 81 II. SITE AND FACILITY RENOVATION TIME FORECASTED POTENTIAL PRIORITY P ARK SITE FRAME COST FUNDING SOURCE 1 Fossil Creek 1991-1993 $18,000 G, SCA, D, JV, PLF, CIP (Master Plan) 2 Richfield 1991-1993 $2,270,000 BP, CIP 3 Northfield 1991-1993 $130,000 BP, CIP, PLF, D 4 Norich 1991-1995 $125,000 BP, CIP, PLF, D S Fossil Creek 1991-1995 $1,499,603 G, SCA, D, JV, CIP, BP (Renovation) Potential Funding Sources Key: L-E, Leases or Easements; CIP, Capital Improvement Program; BP, Bond Program; PLF, Park & Library Fund; G, Grants-in-Aid (Federal & State); CDBG, Community Development Block Grant; SCA, Special Council Appropriation, JV, Joint Ventures; D, Donations; PDO, Parkland Dedication Ordinance Note: Additional funding could be available through Community Development Block Grants and implementation of the City's proposed parkland dedication ordinance. The Little Bear Creek corridor has many stock tanks and ponds that could become features in a linear park. Upland savannahs, with their gentle slopes and valuable vegetation, make ideal park sites. This area is north of North Tarrant Parkway. 82 NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I III. NEW FACILITY DEVELOPMENT PRIORITY TYPE TIME FRAME POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE FORECASTED COST J 1 Multipool Complex (outdoor) 1991-1995 $2,550,000 BP, CIP, IV, G 19 Fields 7 Fields 1995+ 9 Miles 1 Small Center (1 0-12 courts) 1991-1995 $1,000,000 CIP, BP, G, PLF, D, IV 1 Center 1995+ $1,400,000 BP, CIP, CDBG, IV, SCA 1 Competitive level facilities only. 2 Does not include land cost. Potential Funding Sources Key: L-E, Leases or Easements; CIP, Capital Improvement Program; BP, Bond Program; PLF, Park & Library Fund; G, Grants-in-Aid (Federal & State); CDBG, Community Development Block Grant; SCA, Special Council Appropriation, JV, Joint Ventures; D, Donations; PDO, Parkland Dedication Ordinance VI. IMPLEMENT A TION 83 Funding Sources Park and recreation system expansion can be funded in a variety of ways. Each has its advantages and disadvantages. A discussion of several of these follows. General Fund The general fund is the primary municipal account for collecting and allocating revenues to capital programs and improvements. City departments compete with each other for general fund monies through the budget submittal and review process. As such, it should be understood that the priority of park funding may be viewed as less immediate when compared to the provision of utility services and police and fire protection. Bonds City recreation programs such as classes and sports programs Bonds are used to finance capital generate significant revenue. improvements that cannot be readily funded through the general fund. The issuance of these bonds is approved by referendum. Two types of bonds, general obligation and revenue, are commonly used: General obligation bonds finance capital improvements for which general fund monies are unavailable and for projects that do not produce enough revenue to cover the cost of bond retirement. Examples of such improvements include streets, public safety facilities and certain park projects. As in the case of general fund expenditures, parks and recreational projects may encounter intense competition for bond funding from street, police and fIre protection improvements. Revenue bonds are used to finance projects that produce enough revenue to retire their bond debt. Examples of applicable projects include utility improvements and special community facilities such as golf courses, convention centers and coliseums. -84 NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I The development and success of a bond program is affected by several factors including the following: the current level of bonded indebtedness of the city, the strength of the bond market and the bond rating of the city, and the willingness of the city to place park and recreation improvements on a bond issue in which they might be viewed as competing with other proposed municipal improvements. User Fees User fees are an effective way to recover a reasonable portion of the costs of park administration, operation and maintenance. Examples of user fees include parking fees, golf course greens fees, site and equipment rental charges, and class, activity and program registration fees. The collection of park and recreation user fees is justified as follows: · Users tend to appreciate things more if they pay for them. · They simplify site and program control and discipline. · They provide funds to expand facilities, programs and services. · They require users who are not taxpayers in the community to support the facilities and programs they use. · The general public should not be expected to meet the entire cost of providing activities and facilities that involve considerable expense and may serve relatively few. Enterprise & Revenue Funds Many cities use accounts especially created for the tracking and disbursement of park and recreation program and special activity revenues. These accounts, commonly referred to as enterprise or revenue funds, are used for program, facility and site expansion. These funds differ substantially from the general fund because park revenues placed in that fund may be used to finance any expense or project in a city. This funding mechanism is not currently used in the City of North Richland Hills. An enterprise fund should be created to enhance the Parks and Recreation Department's ability to provide service responsive to its users. The department's programs and activities generated in excess of $200,000 in revenues during fiscal year 1989-90 and were expected to approach $250,000 in fiscal 1990-91. A fund of this type is a means to respond to the community's patronage of certain public improvements. The result is an enhanced level of service that provides expanded recreational VI. IMPLEMENT A nON 85 opportunities of types in demand. Additional justifications for creation of an enterprise fund include: · Users expect and appreciate enhancements to programs and facilities they enjoy · It can provide a source of funding outside of the competitive general fund budgeting process · Departmental staff are more directly accountable for the quality and cost effectiveness of programs and services · Public trust in the City's intent to provide quality recreational opportunities Grants-In-Aiel Grants are a source of financing outside the municipal funding structure. They are sponsored by programs of federal and or state governments. They provide funding assistance for projects such as park site acquisition and development, nature trail development, tree planting and urban beautification. Some of the grant programs currently available include: · Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund-Texas Local Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Fund, co-administered by the National Park Service and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TP&WD). Funds are available on a 50 percent cost share basis. · The Landscape Cost Sharing Program, administered by the State Department of Highways & Public Transportation. Fifty percent cost sharing support is available for both highway and pedestrian landscape projects on routes within the designated permanent state highway system. · America the Beautiful Tree Planting Program, administered by the Texas Department of Forestry. This is an outgrowth of President Bush's proposal to plant one billion trees in the United States by the end of the century to mitigate the greenhouse effect. Funding is available for public and private projects on a 50 percent cost share basis. · Cooperative Forestry Assistance Funds, administered. by the Texas Department of Forestry. Matching grants are available on a 50/50 cost-share basis for a variety of projects including interpretive trails, beautification, and training workshops. These are small grants of $5,000 to $10,000. In-kind services and/or private money can provide the matching. The last three programs are appropriate for both parks and civic beautification. Please see "Landscape Ordinances" for further discussion. Grant programs are highly competitive. Applications for funding are ranked on the basis of available program funds, justification of the need for the project, and the impact of the project on the community, region and state. The applicant may use the value of donated land and 86 NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN The City provides a "check-off' Picnic grove at Richfield Park. The park's development was aided on utility bills that allows by a grant. residents to contribute $1.00 per month to a fund that is split between the parks department and the library. Projected revenue from this fund for parks and recreation in fiscal year 1990-91 was $51,000.00. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I improvements, or the value of labor, materials and equipment as its match portion. Although grants can be an important tool for park acquisition and development, they should not be relied upon as a dependable source of system improvements funding. Parks & Library Fund Land Acquisition Techniques The City should apply a suitability checklist to all potential park land whether being acquired by donation, purchase, zoning or mandatory dedication. Checklist items may be ranked on a scale of 1 to 3 or I to 5, for example, and some items of greater importance may be given a weighted score. Location Vegetation (forest, grassland, etc.) Access Topography Area (acreage) Natural environments Zoning Shape (geometry) Visibility to public Utility services Safety considerations Surface drainage Easemen t restrictions Flooding liabilities Adjacent land uses Soil characteristics Potential for linkage Thoroughfare proximity School proximity General suitability Potential users Zoning ordinances typically set detailed criteria for the location and site orientation of various types of land uses. They fall short of being effective tools for park site acquisition because they provide little or no criteria for the character, quality or functionality of public park land and open space to be reserved. As an example, the extensive use of zoning for large residential lots may appear to be a suitable solution to preserving open space within a community. What it yields is a pseudo-rural atmosphere with open space, but no true openness. North Richland Hills' zoning ordinance is administered by its Planning and Zoning VI. IMPLEMENT A TION 87 Commission. Final consideration of all zoning issues is the legal responsibility of its City Council. Subdivision Regulations The primary focus of subdivision regulations is on the legal subdivision of land and how improvements will be made to the land. They go "hand in hand" with zoning because their combined purpose is to assure quality development of the City's limited land resources. Details concerning the dedication of park land and the conveyance of easements should occur as a part of the land platting procedures contained within the subdivision regulations. The actual size, shape and location of proposed park improvements are negotiated between the City and the developer during the platting process. Review and comment concerning the zoning and platting of land can occur at different times during the development process. The park board and departmental staff's active participation in this process can assure that the City accepts only land suitable for park development. Mandatory Dedication Texas cities have the authority to require the mandatory dedication of private land for public purposes. An ordinance, outside the authority of zoning, that mandates the dedication of park land, payment of cash, or provision of park site improvements can be an equitable, flexible and practical solution to park system expansion. Such an ordinance should be administered as a part of the subdivision and platting process. This allows municipal leaders and staff the opportunity to review detailed site layouts and construction plans prior to acceptance of land, cash, or dedication of site improvements or a combination of these. To avoid being confiscatory, the ordinance must require application of formulas to ensure that the amount of land required for dedication, or the amount of cash or site improvements required in its place, is neither excessive or unreasonable. The fonnulas assure that the required dedication is related to the additional demands for park and recreation services created by a new subdivision. A draft mandatory park land dedication ordinance was prepared as part of this project and is on file with the City. The following lists advantages and disadvantages associated with the use of mandatory dedication by a city such as North Richland Hills: Advantages . Local park and open space needs may be met when an area is platted. . It allows for the joint acquisition and development of school and park sites. 8.8 NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I · It allows for selection of the most appropriate location for a park at the time streets are being laid out. · It helps protect tIle City from overly inflated land costs for park sites. · It provides incentives for efficient subdivision design. · Fees collected in lieu of land dedication are matchable by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for park grant applications. · It creates future value for the city in the same manner as other land development controls, such as zoning. Disadvantages · Land taken by required dedication may not be used as local match for Texas Parks and Wildlife Department park grant applications. · The area in which cash collected in-lieu-of land dedication may be spent is limited to the general location of the subdivision from where it is collected. · It adds to the cost of development, and this cost will be passed on to the future buyers of lots. However, prospective purchasers will likely see that the extra cost, amortized over the life of a mortgage, will be balanced by the benefits they will receive from the park facilities. North Richland Hills, at the time of this master planning effort, is considering the adoption of such an ordinance. The City would be well served by doing so. Park Development Fee Assessment Fees for the acquisition and development of neighborhood parks may be required of developers of residential subdivisions. These fees are not unlike those commonly collected for off and on-site infrastructure improvements, such as pro-rata fees for the construction of an off-site bridge. Monies collected through park assessment fees are allocated in much the same way as those acquired as a result of a fee-in-lieu of dedication ordinance. They are used to finance the acquisition of park sites and to provide park site improvements. Use of the fees is limited to the general geographical area in which they are assessed and collected. These fees are based on the premise that new development creates an increased demand for city services, and that some portion of that increased demand should be met by the new residents. They are not considered to be impact fees, as described in Texas Senate Bill 336, Texas Municipal Impact Fees, effective May 25, 1987, and are not, therefore, required to comply with the legislative requirements of this Act. But should North Richland Hills decide to adopt park development fees, it should structure them within the guidelines established as VI. IMPLEMENT A TION 89 part of this legislation. This will assist in justifying the assumptions on which the fees are based, and will also bring the system of fees in to timely compliance with a modification of the scope of impact fee legislation should it occur. Taxation Both the deferral and reduction of taxes can be effective tools for the acquisition or allowed use of park land, especially through the use of visual, conservation or activity easements. Tax deferral may be used to encourage land owners to not develop their land. The tax is assessed at the property's undeveloped tax rate, but it is not collected until the property is developed or sold for development. During the tax deferral period a city would enter into park use easements with the land owners. These would allow public access for use and enjoyment of the land as open space or semi-developed park land. Such easements would normally include a city's assumption of the liability associated with the site's use as a park and some agreement as to whom would be responsible for its maintenance. Tax reductions for the donation of private land to a public entity are tied to federal income taxes. In addition, the market value of the use easements described above can reduce a land owner's tax burden, either federally (as of the date of this document) or locally should the City choose. Eminent Domain The power of eminent domain allows government to take private property for an identified public good. The needed property is taken through the process of condemnation, with just compensation provided to the owner. Eminent domain is rarely used as a tool for the acquisition of public park land. The taking of property from an unwilling land owner, even considering the payment of just compensation and the adherence to due process, can be very costly in loss of public good will. But it warrants discussion because for a city approaching a built-out condition, it may be one of the only alternatives available. Land Donations Potential park property not associated with ordinance requirements may be offered to a city. A process of analysis and review should be developed to determine if the donation serves the needs of a city and complies with the intentions of the park system master plan. Although it may be offered with the best interest of the public in mind, each donation may carry with it certain hidden costs that make it inappropriate for a public park. 90 NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Suggested Ordinances Landscape Ordinance Urban beautification is an essential element of a city's overall image of quality. This image can be a prominent factor in the location and relocation decisions of both businesses and individuals. Several cities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area have adopted landscape ordinances. The adoption of a comprehensive ordinance could contribute to the preservation and enhancement of North Richland Hills' natural environment. Or, as a neighboring city's ordinance states in its purpose: Landscaping can no longer be regarded as botanical decoration. Acceptable landscaping must meet the public's demand for orderly growth and aesthetic quality. In terms of landscape planning, the City has a concern for the protection of the existing landscape and future changes in the landscape. Planting to enhance and protect the Cityscape is a simple, logical approach to conservation of the quality environment desired by al1.3 A standard planting scheme for medians and thoroughfares could unify North Richland Hills and give the City a distinct and positive character. Special signage and lighting could be a part of such an ordinance and would increase the effectiveness of the plantings. Landscape ordinances may also specify subdivision edge treatments that can contribute to a city's image of quality. Such a stipulation could require masonry fences along with a panel of grass with trees where subdivisions border thoroughfares. A properly installed masonry fence will outlast the more commonly used wood stockade fencing which can fail and become an eyesore within a few years of its installation. Standardization of "streetscape" planting schemes, including plant varieties and spacing, can reduce maintenance costs. These kinds of standards are frequently included in landscape ordinances. The existing North Richland Hills Zoning Ordinance mandates that a minimum of ten percent of a developed lot be maintained in landscaped open area. The ordinance does not specify acceptable levels of maintenance, suitable plant types or design standards. 3Landscaping Guide, City of Fort Worth, (Nov., 1982.) VI. IMPLEMENTATION 91 It is common for developers to provide extensive landscape improvements at entryways and along streets within a subdivision. The responsibility for maintaining these areas is often left to a homeowners' association. The cost of maintenance can be substantial, as with designs that include water features and/or exotic plant materials and annual flowers. Under the present ordinance, the City should anticipate assuming maintenance of some of these areas either by dedication or default. This will, in turn, increase Parks and Recreation Department maintenance responsibilities and the need for additional funding. At such time the improvements might have to undergo redesign or be maintained at a much reduced level of service. An ordinance that establishes standards for the required landscape improvements would aid in addressing situations such as this. Tree Planting and Preservation Ordinance Trees in urban areas have long been accepted as a way of improving the overall environment and image of a city. When mature they provide welcome shade in the summer and a pleasant contrast to the urban hardscape. The cost of planting and maintaining trees is small in comparison to the significant benefits such projects yield to business and the City as a whole. An ordinance that establishes procedures for protecting existing trees and/or requiring the planting of new trees would provide tangible benefits far into the future. Such an ordinance could include any or all of the following requirements: · A percentage of wooded tracts required to be maintained in their natural state. · A tree resource inventory made prior to the development of a tract with significant wooded areas. · An environmental review of potential impacts on a tract's wood areas. · Replacement of large trees. · Site construction practices that protect trees during development. · Submittal of performance bonds for the protection of old or new trees. · Review procedures for cutting specimen trees such as those of significant biological, aesthetic or historical value. City staff expressed their desire to pursue a "Tree City U.S.A." designation for North Richland Hills. This national level awards program is a substantial honor that several cities in the area have achieved. To qualify, the City must meet the following minimum reqllirements: · Create a body with the legislative authority to administer a tree ordinance. · Adopt a tree conservation and preservation ordinance. · Adopt an ordinance declaring a local Arbor Day. 92 NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I · Undertake a comprehensive community forestry program. Please refer also to landscape and forestry assistance programs under IIGrants-in-Aidll in this section. Watershed Management Ordinance North Richland Hills' creeks and their associated watersheds4 are irreplaceable natural resources. Any misuse of these resources can result in the loss of native plants and animals, redllction in the visual beauty of the City, and a decline in a watershed's capacity to mitigate flooding. An ordinance that supports an environmentally sensitive watershed management program can be financially beneficial to residents by reducing flood insurance costs. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through its National Flood Insurance Program - Community Rating System (NFIP/CRS) grants cities with qualified floodplain management programs, credits to reduce citywide flood insurance premiums. Cities may apply for NFIP/CRS review once a local program for floodplain management has been undertaken. The city is then assigned a community class between one and ten. Class one cities receive the highest premium credit; class ten cities receive no credit. A variety of local floodplain management activities are reviewed for premium reduction. One of tllese can also have a dramatic effect on the successful implementation of this park system master plan. The preservation of flood-prone property as publicly owned or controlled open space is a basis for reduction of flood insurance premiums. FEMA justifies this position as follows: One of the best ways to prevent flood damages is to keep flood-prone areas free from development. Preserving open space, i.e., areas without buildings, fill, or other obstruction to flood flows, is therefore recognized as a regulatory activity. In addition to the flood protection benefits of this activity, preserving open space can greatly enhance the natural and beneficial functions that floodplains serve. 115 The creation of a watershed management ordinance requires the view that a watershed is a system whose pelformance depends on both natural and constructed checks and balances. It requires the expertise of engineers, landscape architects and urban planners. This kind of 4A watershed is an area or region in which surface water drains to a particular stream or other body of water. 5United States. National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System Coordinator's Manual. (Washington, D.C.: Federal Emergency Management Agency Publication FIA 15, 1990) 420-21. VI. IMPLEMENT A TION 93 Development of a watershed model to study and atten1pt to forecast hydrologic and hydraulic impacts of changes in the system. · Creation of vegetation management policies and required practices. ordinance takes a more comprehensive view of watersheds than do the City's Drainage Master Plan and the Design Manual for Public WorkslUtilities referred to in Section I. Topics incorporated into this type of ordinance include: . Calloway Branch tributary channel in Richfield Park. Both the tributary and main channel have been channelized to improve drainage. · Development of schemes to integrate public open space and park lands within the system. · The revision of existing municipal ordinances to complement and support the objectives of watershed management, such as low density zoning or open space deed restrictions. · The adoption of a project review and permitting process that assures compliance with objectives of the ordinance. · The exploration of alternative means of flood control. Administrative Approaches Municipal Involvement City Council The major responsibility for implementation of this master plan in North Richland Hills belongs to the City Council as final authority for municipal budget approval, plat approval and legislative actions such as zoning changes. But, in many instances the council delegates procedural responsibilities to either appointed commissions and boards or to City staff. 94 NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Parks and Recreation Board This board serves the City Council in an advisory capacity providing guidance concerning the park system. Its comprehensive perspective on park and recreation issues will be crucial to implementation. This perspective is an outgrowth of its varied responsibilities which include: · Developing and maintaining the park system master plan. · Creating an annual action plan, for acquisition of land, development of facilities, programming of recreation and gathering of support for the park system. · Securing matching funds from sources such as the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department grant program. · Infonning the community of the needs and benefits of park system improvement. · Acting as sounding board for public input concerning park and recreation concerns. · Serving as a liaison between the City Council, the Planning and Zoning Commission, the City staff and the public. Members are appointed to two-year tenns by the City Council. Planning and Zoning Commission It plays an important role in park land acquisition issues by administering the zoning ordinance and making recommendations to the City Council concerning zoning change requests, administering the subdivision regulations and making recommendations concerning platting issues to the City Council. Members are appointed to two-year terms by the City Council. Beautification Commission This commission promotes City beautification by making recommendations to the Council for specific projects. Occasionally, joint projects with the park department, such as tree planting in a park or municipal building beautification are undertaken. Projects outside parks increase the park department maintenance responsibilities. Seven citizens serve rotating two-year terms. They are appointed by the City Council. City Staff In addition to perfonning construction and maintenance, the departments serve administrative, advisory and regulatory enforcement functions. They act as implementors of the plan by VI. IMPLEMENT A TION 95 . Administering municipal policies and programs, such as permitting, fee collection, requests for zoning changes and plats, and review of construction plans and specifications. . Enforcing the zoning ordinance, subdivision regulations, and other municipal laws. School District Involvement Please refer to "Special Topic: City-School Cooperative Programs," which follows this section. Community Involvement Numerous opportunities for individuals and citizen groups to participate in all aspects of a park and recreation system exist. Experience shows that community participation in construction and maintenance reduces vandalism in the parks. It is especially important to involve young people in these projects. Following are some ideas that have been used successfully by many park departments: Pal·k People Support Group · Citizen-based group. . Promotes parks to City Council, foundations, corporations, and the community. · Promotes park bond issues. . Sponsors community-wide events and projects in parks. Some or all could be fund raisers for park projects through entry fees, pledges, and food and merchandise sales. · Organizes park clean-up days. Service Groups, Scout Troop, Other Organizations · These groups often help with fund raising, construction, and maintenance projects. · They can also help promote bond issues. · Occasionally they will take on the fund raising and construction of a complete project such as a Creative Playground. Marketing The Parks and Recreation Department uses its Leisure Celebration brochure, the electronic message board at the Recreation Center, the cable television municipal access channel, public service announcements, newspaper announcements, flyers, targeted direct mail, and the City 96 NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I newsletter to keep City residents informed of its activities. The brochure is mailed to all residential addresses and according to parks and recreation survey respondents, is the primary source of information on department activities. The brochure and other media listed above may also be used to communicate departmental accomplishments and needs. In addition, the following may be effective ways to promote financial support for parks and recreation facilities: · Use of new departmental logo on park signs, promotional pieces and vehicles to gain improved identity and community presence. · Creation of multi-media presentations to promote the master plan, a bond issue or a special project. Look for a professional in the community to volunteer this serVIce. · Creation of a parks gift catalog. These present the parks and recreation "wish list" in a creative way to stimulate donations of specific items or services. · Use of the media wherever possible. Remember that "a picture is worth a thousand words. " · Involvement of all facets of the community in fund raIsIng: individuals, neighborhood groups, service clubs, foundations, businesses, and bequests and memorial gifts. Remind citizens that donations are tax deductible. Publish the names of all contributors on plaques, in the newspaper, or in a departmental publication such as the recreation schedule. · Appointment of a marketing liaison on the Parks and Recreation Board to explore and coordinate ideas for North Richland Hills. Promotions such as these create a positive image for a parks system and help to generate financial support throughout all segments of the community: citizens, service groups, foundations, and corporations. Many groups are competing for the discretionary income of individuals and groups, so creativity and an entrepreneurial approach are vital to attract funds for parks and recreation. Plan Update & Refinement The preparation and implementation of this plan are but the initial steps in a continuous process of park system planning that should be undertaken by North Richland Hills. The activities and actions stimulated by the plan must be continually monitored. New, detailed studies of critical areas (for example, athletic fields) of the plan should be evaluated and designs prepared, partial updating should be done as the need arises, and the plan should be completely re-evaluated every ten years. VI. IMPLEMENT A TION 97 Annual Review (Fine Tuning) The park board should review the plan annually with technical assistance from the park staff. This evaluation should be completed during the program budget development and review process. Through this process, areas that require adjustment will be identified and appropriate amendments made. Activities during this review should include at a minimum: · Measuring the success or failure in accomplishing desired objectives and strategies. · Creating new objectives and strategies to be accomplished during the upcoming year. These would include directions for site acquisition, facility and program development and system funding. · Gathering new public opinion infonnation concerning specific issues being addressed or considered for action. · Reviewing and providing input in the program budget process by focusing on priorities established in the plan and those established through independent research by the Board and staff. Update (Tune-Up) A partial update should be prepared every three to five years. This will allow the plan a degree of flexibility and responsiveness that many planning efforts tend to overlook. This would consist of viewing broad areas of the plan and addressing those directly bearing on current changes or needs. This process would include: · Refining elements of the plan impacted by new development issues or concerns. · Measuring the accomplishment of system-wide goals. · Gathering and analyzing additional base information to address new issues or concerns. · Updating planning base maps and site plans to reflect system improvements. Ten-Year Revision (Major Overhaul) A major update of the plan should be completed at least every ten years. This may involve a substantial rethinking of the direction and intention of the plan and its recommendations and a considerable upgrading of its base data. It is not a process that attempts to "recreate the wheel," but one that places value in pausing to observe and appraise North Richland Hills' parks and recreation system from a fresh perspective. 98 NORTH RICH LAND HILLS PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Special Topic: City-School Cooperative Programs Rationale Educational and recreational facilities are intimately linked. The elementary school and the neighborhood park provide the structural and social framework for a neighborhood. And the one-half mile service radius of a neighborhood park generally corresponds to that for an elementary school. They share the responsibility of providing opportunities for both learning and enjoyment. Because of this relationship, there is a logical need for communication between the City and the Birdville Independent School District (B.I.S.D.). Increasing demand for educational and recreational improvements in North Richland Hills, coupled with citizen desire to limit taxes, requires both City and school district officials to leverage every available public dollar. In the past, both groups have pursued similar but physically and financially separate efforts to develop public facilities. For example, a duplication of playgrounds and other facilities exists at C. F. Thomas Elementary School and Norich Park. Each lies almost completely within the service area radius of the other, yet they are separated by a street and are far enough apart to limit the safe passage of children between them. This situation doubles the tax burden for site utilities and facilities, and increases land acquisition and maintenance costs. If the use of a community's schools is limited to school hours, these public facilities are open nine months a year, twenty days a month, five days a week and seven hours a day. This amounts to only 15 percent of annual total possible usage. Alternatively, if a school is open evenings, weekends and summer months, its use increases to 66 percent of the year, and taxpayers receive four times as much value for their financial investment. Benefits A partnership focusing on the most efficient provision of services to taxpayers simply makes good sense. Real economic benefits can be realized by both the City and school district, not to mention the enhancement of the public's trust in the willingness of both parties to best serve their users. Additional benefits derived from such interaction include SPECIAL TOPIC: CITY -SCHOOL COOPERATIVE PROGRAMS 99 · Combining park and school site acquisition, planning, and development results in shared costs for facilities that can be used for both education and recreation. It is in essence, spending the same tax dollar twice. · Joint site development increases both capital and operating cost efficiency for facilities used in common such as parking lots, playgrounds, athletic fields and courts, and pavilions for picnicking or outdoor classes. · Coordination of recreational and educational activities and events reduces the possibility of duplicate programming. · Establishment of City-school district joint use and/or maintenance agreements can substantially enhance a project's competitiveness for Texas Parks and Wildlife grants. Typical City-School Cooperative Facilities Tennis Courts Courts built at school district expense on selected campuses with lighting financed and installed by the City, used during school hours for physical education and athletics, and used by the public during evenings and summer months. Athletic Fields Land offered by the school district on selected campuses with the City financing part or all of the improvements, reciprocal use scheduled by the City. Gymnasiums School facilities used in the City's structured athletic programs with a portion of sports league fees used to partially compensate school for maintenance and utilities. Swimming Facilities Natatorium located on a high school campus, jointly funded by the City and school district and used by the school district for physical education, swim team activities and competitive meets during school hours. It would be used by the public at night, on weekends and during summer months. Operation and maintenance costs and activity revenues shared on a pro rata basis. 100 NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Neighborhood Recreation Centers Elementary school gymnasiums, cafeterias and playgrounds could be used after hours by the public for supervised recreation programming, such as arts and crafts, dance, personal protection, and adult education. Playgrounds Playground improvements on school sites could be developed or existing ones enhanced with the cost shared by the City and school district. The cost could also be partially borne by the State through TP&WD grants. Joint Implementation Techniques A successful cooperative program must be based on an open and ongoing exchange of infonnation and ideas. It should integrate common system, site, facility and program planning and implementation. It should explore the specifics of a give and take process to initiate a joint use and development relationship. Both parties must benefit overall; however, on a case by case basis, one side may need to sacrifice a little more to II get the ball rolling. II The means available for developing such a program are limited only by the creativity and desire of officials and staff of both the City and the school administration. Examples of techniques include: · The exchange of meeting agendas between the City Council, Parks and Recreation Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, and B.I.S.D. 's Board of Trustees can alert each group to issues that should be addressed in a cooperative manner. For example, the platting of a new school site would appear as an agenda item for the Planning and Zoning Commission, school Board of Trustees, and the Parks and Recreation Board. · The exchange of exofficio members between the North Richland Hills City Council, Parks and Recreation Board and the B.I.S.D. Board of Trustees could significantly improve chances for the successful implementation of this park system master plan. A program that combines the facility development goals and objectives of both parties, will result in more efficient provision of services to City residents. · Joint review and comment should be made on zoning and platting issues and cases when school-park development opportunities exist. This review could occur at meetings or through mailings between City and school district staffs, with the results forwarded to their respective boards and commissions for action. SPECIAL TOPIC: CITY-SCHOOL COOPERATIVE PROGRAMS 101 . Programs should be developed to finance the joint acquisition of sites and develop facilities for common use. This would include funding sources such as bonds, tax revenues, and program and activity fees. An example would be the purchase by both parties of oversized sites. The land area acquired would be suitable for multiple facilities. A single large site could be subdivided to provide each group with land area and location best suited to its needs. . A joint program for marketing the individual strengths of each group and their relationship of mutual service to the public would pay dividends to both parties. At a minimum, the program should focus on the following topics: Public and private sector involvement in joint planning and implementation efforts. Initiating and coordinating donations of labor, materials and expertise. Building "grass roots" support for bond issues to serve common interests. Infonning citizens and voters of common opportunities, needs and benefits. Attracting additional business, industry and population. Case Study The PIano Parks and Recreation Department was created in the late 1960s when the city's population was slightly over 16,000 residents. Department funds were severely limited as tax dollars were directed to basic city improvements needed to serve the developing community. City staff members, with support from the park board and the PIano Independent School District (P.I.S.D.) staff, agreed to explore opportunities for joint use of recreational facilities.! A pilot program using an abandoned school building was begun. The facility was used for basketball, boxing and volleyball leagues. This initial arrangement was so successful that the school district superintendent and city parks and recreation director agreed to a second joint- use program. This second project included the use of two elementary schools after hours as full-service recreation centers. The Parks and Recreation Department has after-hour access to the gymnasiums, cafeterias, classrooms and playing fields. The success lof these fIrst cooperative ventures led to ongoing programs that were expanded from evenings and weekends to include summer months. 1Thomas D. Bever. Recreation and the Tax Dollar: Makin2 Maximum Use of Limited Resources, A Case Study of PIano, ~. (Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of the Interior, August, 1978) 102 NORTH RICHLAND HILLs PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I The City of PIano and the P.I.S.D. have found two major advantages in engaging in these joint projects: · Significant savings of tax dollars are realized by citizens by elimination of duplication in funding for land, structures, operating costs, and support facilities · Some facilities proyided through joint endeavors would be impractical if constructed solely for either the city or the school district. During the first nine years of the cooperative program, the taxpayers of PIano saved in excess of six million dollars. The city saved over four million dollars in capital and annual expenses (capital costs comprised ninety-five percent of this savings). Savings for the school district exceeded 1.5 million dollars in capital and annual expenses. According to the city's tax office, these savings resulted in a total of 6.5 cents on the effective tax rate paid by the citizens of PIano and its independent school district. Capital development savings were 4.5 cents on the effective tax rate, and annual operation savings were two cents. The planning processes used to stimulate and guide PIano's cooperative programs are illustrated on the following pages. Aerobics class at the City Recreation Center. Such Playground at Holiday Heights Elementary School. classes could be held after hours in schools under joint-use agreements. SPECIAL TOPIC: CITY-SCHOOL COOPERATIVE PROGRAMS 103 IMPLEMENTATION OF JOINT PARK & SCHOOL MASTER PLAN COMMUNITY NEEDS Chamber of Commerce Citizens Public and Private Development City School District -I I 1 1 L__ Land Planner 1 I I I __.-J Implementation of Master Plan 104 NORTH RICHLAND Hn.Ls PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN I PROJECT PARTICIPATION DIAGRAM I I COMMUNITY NEEDS I Citizens I I City School District I I ¡r---== Land Planner -=-----11 I I ,--- (Consultant) -ì I I I I I ,-- ì I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Long Range I I I I I I I Planning I~ I I I I I I I Committee I I I I I I I I I I I I I Citizen I I I I L Advisory ~ I I Group I I I I I I I I L_ Master Plan I I I L_ Capital Improvements -~ Bond Program I L___ Project Design --_..J and Construction I SPECIAL TOPIC: CITY-SCHOOL COOPERATIVE PROGRAMS 105 I I Summary North Richland Hills' residents were polled as to their opinions concerning City-school cooperative programs in the random survey that was part of this park system master planning process. Seventy-eight percent of the citizens stated that shared facilities for common recreation program and activity needs was an idea that should be pursued. Seventy-seven percent felt that after school or "latch key" programs should be jointly developed by the City and B.I.S.D. The degree to which a cooperative program is developed is limited only by the desire of the two parties to best serve their constituents. Cooperation between the City and the school district makes sense. It saves money and builds public trust, public trust that can pay dividends during future bond elections. 106 NORTH RICH LAND HILLS PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Appendix A Maintenance & Operations Analysis User enjoyment and safety and community pride in a city are directly related to the conditions of its parks and open space. Maintenance of park facilities can also affect their useful life and thus budget requirements for capital improvements and renovation. Yet, there never seem to be enough dollars and enough staff to "do the job right." Grounds maintenance on all city-owned property often falls within park department responsibility. Parks staffs find themselves maintaining streets and rights-of-way that are more appropriately public works department responsibilities. In North Richland Hills, Municipal Building beautification, intensified park maintenance, urban forestry, and additional maintenance rights-of-way, landscaped areas, medians, and citywide beautification projects have grown significantly in recent years. Non- park maintenance now consumes approximately 50 percent of the department's maintenance budget. The chart below enumerates the department's areas of responsibility and the projected maintenance hours required according to the productivity standards of the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA)l. Maintenance hours2 per acre for each area of responsibility are included in the chart. These can be used for projecting Crew changes lights at Richfield Park baseball additional maintenance hours needed for new sites field. and facilities being considered for acquisition. But, since they are based on the anticipated requirements of the 1990-91 budget year, they should be viewed as approximate measurements and not used as firm estimates of future maintenance requirements. The ratios could be affected by the use of more efficient equipment, improved maintenance procedures and changes in horticultural practices. An example of use of these ratios follows: ¡Park Maintenance Standards. (Alexandria, Va.: National Recreation and Park Association, 1986.) 2rhe average time a competent worker would take to complete measurable units of a given park maintenance task. APPENDIX A 107 90 acres of new park land (refer to "Report Excerpts," Page 2) x 118 staff hours/acre for park ground maintenance 10,620 additional maintenance hours anticipated MAINTENANCE TASKS & STAFFING ANALYSIS AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY 1990-91 PROJECTED ST AFF HOURS 1990-91 ST AFF HOURS PER ACRE Park Ground Maintenance: 4 parks, 135.33 Acres Rest room cleaning; trash pick up; park and ball field mowing, edging and trimming; tennis and basketball court cleaning; turf maintenance, pest and weed control, fertilization, aeration; tree trimming; painting and equipment repair; dragging, chalking, and grading fields. 15,915 118 Nine Municipal Buildings: 21 Acres Trash pick up; mowing, edging, and trimming; soil aeration, fertilization, pest and weed control; tree trimming; sidewalk and parking lot vacuuming, and equipment repair. 4,156 198 City Rights-of-Way: 152.5 Miles, 178.66 Acres Trash pick up, mowing and trimming. 8,987 50 Water Tanks and PUlnp Sites: 10.3 Acres Trash pick up, mowing and trimming. 717 70 Beautification and Landscape Maintenance: 1,279 trees and shrubs, two tree farms Flower planting, fertilization, herbicide application, pruning and trimming. 5,625 Support of City Activities 200 Median Maintenance 2,371 TOTAL Sl"AFF HOURS 37,971 The nonpark services and amenities listed above all carry the commitment of current and future maintenance staff hours. Although the maintenance staff has increased over the years, it is apparent that staffing is not keeping up with the department's increasing responsibilities. 108 NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I The department projects that actual staff hours will total 24,096 in 1990-91, leaving a shortfall of 38 percent. The Parks and Recreation Department has maintained records of park and publict:~@k{;' grounds maintenance since 1985. In 1989 the department staff began correlating the productivity standards of the Parks Maintenance Standards established by the NRP A to the specific maintenance responsibilities. The next chart shows a historical comparison of department's responsibilities based on the NRPA productivity ,i:\ standards, compared to the actual Roadside and median mowing is a major part of the parks department's maintenance activity. department staff hours available. It is apparent that available staff hours have not kept pace with the increased areas of responsibility. ~~':qt#it~l~llii~?fF ~*t?:>:}:::::~:~ Comparison of maintenance and operations of urban parks departments may provide general guidance and assurance that the local department is within the regional experience. But variables including configurations of spaces maintained, maintenance standards of a city, local soil types, and the quality of the original development make meaningful comparisons between cities difficult if not impossible. When such comparisons are made between park systems composed of differing facilities, differences can be even more exaggerated, as is evidenced in the budget comparison table on page 111. Establishment of "committed costs" is a useful tool for budgeting for the maintenance of new facilities. A city's own experience based on careful record keeping is the most valuable tool for projecting maintenance costs for new facilities. In the case of facilities not presently in the system, data from adjacent cities may be helpful. Clearly, the North Richland Hills park department is deficient in staff and budget to maintain the City's park system and public grounds3. However, the condition of the parks and public grounds indicates that the department is using its funds efficiently, and the City must expect substantial increases in maintenance budgets as new facilities are added. 3In fiscal year 89-90, 6.2 percent of the City's general fund was allocated to the parks and recreation budget. Seven percent was allocated in 1990-91. (The central Texas area average is approximately 10 percent, according to a survey by the department.) APPENDIX A 109 HISTORICAL COMPARISON OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PARKS DEPARTMENT MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS & ACTUAL STAFF HOURS Staff hours 40.000 30.000 I I$tffl I I~w...._, I. . ·-I·~~~-I~-~- ~~~I'~I-IIPII 15.000 ..-II1-p-II1-P-P-P- 10.000 . Ilil . I- . . . 35.000 25..000 20.000 5.000 FY 84/85 FY 85/86 FY 86/87 FY 87/88 FY 88/89 FY 89/90 FY 90/91* * Projected ~. .:::::::::::~:::::::: :.:.:.:.:.:.:.-:::::: ..:,.,........'.';;. . . . ~;;;~~~;;~;~~;~;~~ Maintenance staff-hour requirements based on NRP A Park Maintenance Productivity Standards. Actual parks department staff hours (adjusted for vacation, sick leave and vacancies). 110 NORTH RICHLAND Hn..Ls PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I GENERAL COMPARISONS OF PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT BUDGETS Budgets and Staffing Levels TOTAL 1989 BUDGET PER FULL-TIME BUDGETl POPULATION2 PERSON STAFF] Carrollton $4,346,665 78,000 $56 85 1.09 Grapevine $1,374,766 26,400 $52 38 1.46 Farmers Branch $1,376,656 24,000 $51 46 1.92 Hurst $1,660,042 34,000 $49 27 0.79 Lewisville $1,463,495 43,000 $34 30 0.70 Denton $1,767,652 60,000 $29 25 0.42 Euless $838,800 40,250 $21 18 0.45 Bedford $812,905 45,000 $19 12 0.27 Colleyville $178,490 14,000 $13 4 0.29 CITY ST AFF/I0004 1. 1989-90 fiscal year budget infonnation provided by cities. 2. Source: NCTOG 1989 population Estimates 3. Does not include seasonal or part-time staff. 4. Values represent number of full-time staff member per 1.000 residents. APPENDIX A 111 Appendix B Summary of Facilities by Planning Sector Review of park and recreation resources by planning sector indicates the level of services available in each. Sector G clearly has the greatest number and variety of resources. This sector is also the Ci~y's most populous and is essentially built-out. Sector B has the least number of facilities, and its populated southern half needs one or more neighborhood parks. Sector E is the City's second-most populous sector, and its only resources are public schools. Sector D's resources are in its southern half, and existing neighborhoods in the northern half need neighborhood parks. Please refer to Plate 1 for sector and population map. Sector A Bursey Road Senior Citizens Center Elementary School at Smithfield and Green Valley (opening 1992) Sector B Northfield Park Sector C Richfield Park Foster Village Elementary School North Ridge Elementary School North Ridge Middle School Sector D Norich Park Carrie Thomas Elementary School (reopening, 1991) N.E. YMCA Sector E Holiday Heights Elementary School Richland High School Sector F North Hills Community Park (privately owned) Tarrant County Junior College Sector G Fossil Creek Park Iron Horse Golf Course Glenview Road Senior Citizens Center (opening 1991) Recreation Center H.R.S.A. Soccer Facility on B.I.S.D. property Mullendore Elementary School North Richland Middle School Snow Heights Elementary School 112 NORTH RICHLAND HILLs PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Appendix C TORP Regional & Local Priorities The Texas Parks and Recreation Department (TP&WD) provides regional parks and recreation planning assistance with its publication 1990 Texas Outdoor Recreation Plan (TORP). This is the sixth edition of the document which is updated statewide every five years. It addresses such topics as recreation demand, supply, needs, issues and problems, recommended actions, and implementation responsibilities on a region by region basis. According to the TORP, the top five activities in which people in Region 4 participate most frequently are walking, bicycling, pool swimming, playground use, and jogging. The table on this page shows 1995 projected participation rates in the region for recreational activities that are now available or could be in North Richland Hills.1 REGION 4 PROJECTED 1995 PERCENTAGE OF POPULATION PARTICIPATING Walking for Pleasure Pool Swimming Playground Use Picnicking Open Space Activities Bicycling Jogging Tennis Softball Nature Study Basketball Horseback Riding Golf Hiking Soccer Football Baseball 59% 44% 42% 42% 36% 32% 17% 15% 15% 14% 13% 12% 11% 9% 9% 8% 7% Twenty-four park planning regions are designated in the TORP. North Richland Hills is located in Region 4, the sixteen county area of North Central Texas that corresponds to the NCTCOG area. TORP views the City's existing park sites and improvements as elements of a "regional pool" of recreational resources. North Richland Hills is encouraged to address its own local site and facility deficits while contributing its fair share of opportunities to serve the region's recreational needs. The TP&WD administers the Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund and the Texas Local Parks, Recreation and Open Space Fund. The combined monies fund park site acquisition and development grants to counties and cities. Each grant application is scored and ranked for its positive impact on its community and region. Thus, a grant's competitive point score is directly affected by an accurate analysis of regional and local needs. IMaria I. Araujo, et al., 1990 TORP - Assessment and Policy Plan. (Austin: Parks Division Texas Parks & Wildlife Department) 4-6, 4-7. APPENDIX C 113 --4 A listing of facility improvements priorities for TORP Region 4 through the year 1995 follows:2 Note: Only those facilities likely to be developed in North Richland Hills are shown. Facilities such as lakes, boat ramps and campsites are excluded. Regional Local Need Rank TP&WD Regional Needs Need Rank TP& WD Local Needs 1 Trail Miles, Multi-Use (Walk, 1 Swimming Pool Bike, Jog) 2 Trail Miles 2 3 Playground Acres 3 Playground Areas, Equipped 4 Tennis Courts 4 Hiking Trail Miles 5 Soccer Fields 5 6 Picnic Tables 6 Soccer/Football Fields 7 Softball Fields 7 Swimming, Pool Sq. Yd. 8 Baseball Fields 8 Tennis Courts 9 Basketball Goals 9 Basketball Goals 10 Hike Trails 10 Baseball FIelds 11 Football Fields 11 12 13 Softball Fields 14 15 16 Picnic Tables 17 18 In order to identify and rallk locally needed facilities, the TP&WD reviews all of the existing recreational improvements within a city. This includes public, quasi-public and private facilities. Each is weighted for its provision of recreational opportunities to the general public. Municipally owned and operated facilities are given full value, and school site improvements are counted at one-half value (for example, four tennis courts at a public high school would be counted as two). Private recreation facilities receive no credit. Should North Richland Hills apply for TP&WD park grant assistance, its application will be reviewed and scored based on its ability to address the locally needed facilities shown in the local needs table above. When the TP&WD considers park grant applications from the City, the number of competitive points it receives is based on the number of high priority facilities it proposes for development. Meeting two or more of the regional needs can gain the grant up to five points. Providing three or more local needs can result in up to ten points. In addition, if the three or more local needs include the number one and two local priority facilities an additional fifteen points can be awarded to the project. The higher the total point score, the greater the competitive edge of the grant. 2 Araujo, 4-9. 114 NORTH RICH LAND HILLS PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN I I I Appendix D I I I I Parks and Recreation Survey Please indicate in which of the following planning sectors you reside (refer to the accompanying planning sector map of the City.) Sector A Sector B Sector C Sector D Sector E Sector F Sector G Question 1: What types of recreational activities have you or your family participated in within the past year? I I I I I Basketball Soccer _ Bicycling _ Swimming _ Horseback Riding _ Racquetball _ Camping _ Volleyball Question 2: Where do you or your family presently pursue the majority of these activities? _ Public facility in North Richland Hills _ your subdivision _ Private facility (YMCA, Health Clubs) _ Church or School facility _ Public facility outside of North Richland Hills Question 3: Baseball _ Walking Golf _ Picnicking _ Nature Study _ Fitness/Wellness _ Backpacking Other Softball _ Jogging Tennis _ Fishing Arts & Crafts _ Travelffours _ Wilderness Trips Would you like to see the City and the Birdville Independent School District share facilities for recreation programs and activities? I I I I I I I Yes No Question 4: Do you desire more parks, open space and recreational facilities in North Richland Hills? Yes No APPENDIX D 115 Question 5: What additional park and recreation facilities would you like to have in the City of North Richland Hills? (Please number by preference you first five choices. afterwards check all that apply) Tennis Centers _ Equestrian Facilities Golf Courses _ Hike and Bike Trails _ Outdoor Swimming Pools _ Indoor Swimming Pools Recreation Centers __ Senior Citizen Centers Nature Areas & Trails Baseball Fields Softball Fields Soccer Fields Basketball Courts _ Playgrounds _ Picnicking Areas _ ExerciselFitness Courses _ Volleyball Courts Football Fields _ Performing Arts Facilities Cultural Arts Facilities _ Racquetball Courts _ Amphitheaters Teen Recreation Centers _ Sand Volleyball Courts _ Gazebos/Pavilions _ Handicap Playgrounds _ Multi-sports Complexes Other Question 6: What quality level of facility construction would you support? First Class _ Mid-range Basic functional Question 7: Do you feel the City should: a. _ Put more funding into parks and recreation improvements? b. _ Continue the same level of funding? c. _ Decrease the current level of funding? d. _ No opinion Question 8: If you favor more funding, would you like this to be accomplished by: (C heck all that apply) a. User fees? b. _ Increasing taxes? c. ____ Supporting a Parks Capital Improvements Bond Program? d. _ Requiring that a park development fee for the acquisition and improvement of park land be collected from developers who wish to construct residential subdivisions? Question 9: How do you currently travel to places of recreation in North Richland Hills? Auto _ Bicycle _ Walking Question 10: How would you prefer, given the option, to travel to places of recreation in North Richland Hills? Auto _ Bicycle _ Walking 116 NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Question 11: How should creeks and their flood plains be used? (Check all that apply) a. _ Be left in their natural state, with no development b. _ As linkage parks and buffers between residential neighborhoods and other land uses c. _ For running, biking, hiking and nature trails with restrooms, drinking fountains, etc. d. _ As practice sports fields where feasible e. _ Other (please specify) Question 12: Are you currently a member (participant) of a local Sports Association? Yes No Assoc. Name: Question 13: What are the best days for recreational programs to be offered to you or your family? _ Monday through Friday Weekends Both Question 14: What is the best time for recreational programs to be offered to you or your family? _ Mornings Afternoons _ Evenings _ Other (please specify) Question 15: The following series of statements are intended to identify your opinions concerning parks and recreation issues. Please respond by circling the most appropriate answer. a. The park and recreation facilities near my home are adequate. (Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree) b. Neighborhood parks and schools should be adjacent wherever possible. (Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree) c. More neighborhood parks are needed. (Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree) d. Residential neighborhoods should be interconnected with trails and park sites throughout the City and between adjacent cities, wherever possible. (Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree) e. Parks should be developed along with residential subdivisions. (Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree) f. Parks and recreation facilities are well worth their cost to taxpayers. (Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree) g. Recreation program fees are appropriate for the quality of services received. (Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree) h. The revenues generated from recreation and athletic program fees should be specifically used to support those programs. (Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree) APPENDIX D 117 i. Users should assume more of the costs or providing recreation services and facilities. (Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree) j. Most citizens are well informed about parks and recreational opportunities in North Richland Hills. (Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree) k. The possibility of developing "After School" or "Latch Key" programs in cooperation with the Birdville Independent School District should be explored. (Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree) Question 16: Check those park and recreation sites you or someone in your household have used within the past year. Fossil Creek Park Norich Park Recreation Center Ironhorse Golf Course Richfield Park Northfield Park Senior Center North Hills Medical Center Park Question 17: Concerning the aforementioned park and recreation sites, please check the following facilities you or members of your family have:used in the past year. _ Playgrounds Fitness Courses _ Adult Sports Fields _ Youth Sports Fields _ GazeboslPavilions Recreation Center Basketball Courts Tennis Courts Picnic Areas _ Sand Volleyball Courts _ Natural Areas/Trails Senior Citizens Center Question 18: How would you rate the maintenance of the park facilities you have used? Excellent Good Fair Poor Comments: Question 19: How would you rate the quality of recreation programs offered by the City? Excellent Good Fair Poor Comments: Question 20: How would you rate the quality of customer service for the following areas? Recreation Center: Good Fair Poor Senior Center: Good Fair Poor Adult Athletic Programs: Good Fair Poor Comments: Question 21: Check all age groups in your household that have participated in Parks and Recreation Department programs. _ 2-3 years _ 6-11 years _ 18-55 years _ 4-5 years _ 12-17 years _ 55 + years 118 NORTH RICH LAND HILLS PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Question 22: How have you been informed of park and recreation programs and facilities? "Leisure Celebration" Brochure "Word of Mouth" _ Electronic Message Board Question 23: What is the single most important issue or need concerning North Richland Hills parks and recreation programs and facilities? (Please attach additional sheets if necessary) _ Newspaper Public Service Announcement _ Other (specify) Question 24: How long have you lived in North Richland Hills? _ less than 1 year _ 1 to 5 years Question 25: How many registered voters are in your household? Question 26: Indicate the number of members in your household by the following age groups. _ more than 5 years _0 - 5 years 6 - 12 13 - 19 20 - 35 36 - 49 50 + Question 27: What is the highest level of education that you have completed? - Elementary School _ High School _ Post Graduate Degree Question 28: What is your family's total income per year? a. _ under $15,000 b. _ $15,001 to $30,000 c. _ $30,001 to $55,000 d. _ $55,001 to $70,000 _ 4 Year College Degree e. $70,001 to $90,000 f. _ $90,001 to $120,000 g. _ over $120,001 Name (optional) Thank you for taking time from your busy schedule to assist in guiding the future development of North Richland Hills' parks and recreation system. (Pleasefeelfree to attach any further comments on additional sheets of paper.) APPENDIX D 119 Citywide Results Following is a summary of statistically significant responses. All results are ranked by level of statistical significance. Note: The individual sector responses are bound separately and are on file at the North Richland Hills Parks and Recreation Department. Question 1. What types of recreational activities have you or your family participated in within the past year? Walking B icyc ling / Pic nicking Swimming Question 2. Where do you or your family presently pursue the majority of these activities? Public Facility outside of NRH (34%) Question 3. Would you like to see the City and the Birdville Independent School District share facilities for recreation programs and activities? Yes 78% Question 4. Do you desire more parks, open space and recreational facilities in North Richland Hills? Yes 91% Question 5. What additional park and recreation facilities would you like to have in the City of North Richland Hills? By numerical ranking 1 st Outdoor Swimming 2nd ¡like/Bike Trails 3rd Nature Areas/Trails 4th Playgrounds 5th Multi-Sports Complex By check-off Hike/Bike Trails Nature Areas/Trails Picnicking Areas Indoor Swimming Playgrounds Outdoor Swimming Question 6. What quality level of facility construction would you support? Mid-range and first class (no statistical difference) 120 NORTH RICH LAND HILLS PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Question 7. Do you feel the City should: Put more funding into parks and recreation improvements? Continue the same level of funding? No opinion Decrease the current level offunding? 68% 19% 11% 2% Question 8. If you favor more funding, would you like this to be accomplished by: Park development fee collected from developers? User fees? Parks bond program? Increasing taxes? 42% 27% 24% 7% Question 9. How do you currently travel to places of recreation in North Richland Hills? Auto (75%) Question 10. How would you prefer, given the option, to travel to places of recreation in North Richland Hills? Walking (42%) Biking (33%) Question 11. Creeks and their flood plains should be used for: Question 12. Question 13. Question 14. APPENDIX D Running, biking, hiking and nature trails (45%) Are you currently a member (participant) of a local Sports Association? Association Breakdown: (number of responses) Richland Youth Association North East Soccer Association North Area Youth Association YMCA North Richland Girls Softball Assoc. Birdville Area Aquatics Haltorn-Richland Soccer Association outside area running clubs 10 9 7 7 3 2 1 ..1. 40 (approx. 15% of survey population) Both, throughout the week (66%) What are the best days for recreational programs to be offered to you or your family? Evenings (50%) What is the best time for recreational programs to be offered to you or your family? 121 Question 15. The following series of statements are intended to identify your opinions concerning parks and recreation issues. Please respond by circling the most appropriate answer. a. The park and recreation facilities near my home are adequate. Disagree (33%) b. Neighborhood parks and schools should be adjacent wherever possible. Agree (41%) c. More neighborhood parks are needed. Agree (46%) Strongly Agree (38%) d. Residential neighborhoods should be interconnected with trails and park site throughout the City and within the region, where possible. Agree (44%) Strongly Agree (31%) e. Parks should be developed along with residential subdivisions. Strongly agree and agree (no statistical difference, 46%/44%) f. Parks and recreation facilities are well worth their cost to taxpayers. Agree (55%) Strongly Agree (28%) g. Recreation program fees are appropriate for the quality of services received. Agree (62%) h. The revenues generated from recreation and athletic program fees should be specifically used to support those programs. Agree (45%) Strongly Agree (41%) i. Users should assume more of the costs of providing recreation services and facilities. Agree (44%) j. Most citizens are well informed about parks and recreational opportunities in North Richland Hills. Disagree (42%) k. The possibility of developing" After School" or "Latch Key" programs in cooperation with the Birdville Independent School District should be explored. Agree and strongly agree (no statistical difference, 41%/37%) 122 NORTH RICHLAND HILLs PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Question 16. Question 17. Question 18. Question 19. Question 20. Question 21. APPENDIX D Check those park and recreation sites you or someone in your household have used within the past year. Percentage Breakdown: Recreation Center 28% Northfield Park 24% Richfield Park 18% Fossil Creek Park 11% lronhorse Golf Course 10% Norich Park 4% North Hills Medical Center Park 4% Senior Center 1 % Concerning the aforementioned park and recreation sites, please check the following facilities you or members of your family have used in the past year. Playgrounds and Recreation Center (no statistical difference) How would you rate the maintenance of the park facilities you have used? Good (63%) Fair (21%) Excellent (14%) Poor (2%) How would you rate the quality of recreation programs offered by the City? Good (58%) Fair (24%) Excellent (15%) Poor (3%) How would you rate the quality of customer service for the following areas? Recreation Center Senior Center Adult Athletic Programs Good (79%) Good (68%) Good (67%) Fair (15%) Poor (4%) Fair (32%) Fair (31%) Poor (2%) Check all age groups in your household that have participated in Parks and Recreation Department progralTIs. 2 - 3 years 4 - 5 years 6 - 11 years 12 - 17 years 18 - 55 years 55 + years 5% 10% 23% 13% 42% 7% 123 Question 22. How have you been informed of park and recreation programs and facilities? Leisure Brochure 45% "Word of Mouth" 23% Newspaper 16% Electronic Message Board 8% Public Service Announcements 4% Other 4% Question 23. What is the single most important issue or need concerning North Richland Hills parks and recreati9n programs and facilities? Swimming Pools, Walk and Bike Trails, More Parks, Athletic Facilities Question 24. How long have you lived in North Richland Hills? Less than 1 year 1 to 5 years More than 5 years 8% 37% 55% Question 25. How many registered voters are in your household? 1 voter 2 voters 3 or more 12% 74% 14% Question 26. Indicate the number of members in your household by the following age groups. o - 5 years 6 - 12 years 13 - 19 years 20 - 35 years 36 - 49 years 50 + years 12% 17% 9% 27% 24% 11% Question 27. What is the highest level of education that you have completed? Elementary School fligh School 4 Year College Degree Post Graduate Degree 0% 35% 45% 20% Question 28. What is your family's total income per year? Under $15,000 $15,001 to $30,000 $30,001 to $55,000 $55,001 to $70,000 $70,001 to $90,000 $90,001 to $120,000 Over $120,001 2% 160/0 390/0 24% 15% 3% <10/0 124 NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Appendix E Following are the Parks and Recreation Department's mission statement, department purpose, policy statements and goals, as adopted January, 1991. Mission Statement To enrich the lives of the people of North Richland Hills through the stewardship of our natural resources and the responsive provision of quality recreational, cultural and educational experiences. Statement of Purpose Our commitment to the citizens of North Richland Hills includes: · The provision of leisure and recreation opportunities to meet the needs of the community. · The conservation, preservation and creative use of the natural environment. · The involvement of the community in the planning and delivery of recreation programs, services and facilities. · The growth of a humane, beautiful, livable city and countryside. This COMMITMENT grows from our belief that: · Leisure and recreation enhance the quality of life in our City and make it a better place in which to live, work, play and visit. · Recreation is an essential municipal service. · The DepartInent should be both facilitator and provider of opportunities for leisure and recreation. · Community involvement is an essential part of our planning process. · Our recreation lands, programs and facilities should be accessible. · People should have choice in their leisure and recreation. The PURPOSE of the Parks and Recreation Department therefore is to ensure: · The availability of a wide range of leisure and recreation opportunities. · The accessibility of recreation lands, facilities, programs and services. · The quality of leisure and recreation opportunities. · Appropriate environments and structures for leisure and recreation opportunities. · The conservation, preservation and beautification of the North Richland Hills environment. APPENDIX E 125 Policy Statements VALUES, BELIEFS AND ROLE OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Goal 1: The Parks and Recreation Department will continue to pursue the values, beliefs and roles documented by the Master Planning Process. LEVELS OF SATISFACTION Goal 2: The Parks and Recreation Department will continue to improve the levels of satisfaction that the community indicates towards components of the Parks and Recreation Department and towards the Department as a whole. Goal 3: The Parks and Recreation Deparunent will ensure that facilities are maintained both for the safety of the public and also to ensure the longevity of the facilities. RECREATION ACTIVITIES Goal 4: The Parks and Recreation Deparunent will continue to ensure leisure and recreation related opportunities meet the identified and documented needs and preferences of individuals and groups within the community. PARK USAGE Goal 5: The Parks and Recreation Deparunent will provide facilities, programs and services that give all citizens reasonable opportunities to participate in a wide range of recreation activities. FACILITIES Goal 6: The Parks and Recreation Deparunent will ensure a quality leisure and recreation experience by creating environments and facilities that meet the needs of people and their activities. The Parks and Recreation Department believes the provision of a safe and secure environment enhances the leisure and recreation experience of program participants and facility users. USE OF FACILITIES Goal 7: The Parks and Recreation Department believes that the quality of leisure and recreation experience may be affected by the level of use at the facility. Crowding or the perception of crowding may impact the facility use patterns. The Parks and Recreation Department will monitor the carrying capacity and patterns of use for all Parks and Recreation facilities. PROGRAMS Goal 8: The Parks and Recreation Department will, on the basis of identified need, continue to provide programs that are enjoyable, allow self-expression, provide opportunities for learning, creativity and socialization, provide a reasonable challenge and promote a healthy lifestyle. Goal 9: The Parks and Recreation Department will facilitate, support and/or initiate the development of higher level skill and interest programs. 126 NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Goal 10: The Parks and Recreation Department will continue to evaluate program and facility scheduling on a regular basis. Goal 11: The Parks and Recreation Department will develop and implement registration procedures that are fair and equitable for all members of the community. NEEDED PROGRAMS, FACILITIES AND SERVICES Goal 12: The Parks and Recreation Department will conduct studies to monitor tlle needs of the community; the studies will include both users and non-users of Parks and Recreation Department program, services and facilities. Goal 13: The Parks and Recreation Department will respond to the needs, identified through studies, in a manner that is appropriate to the situation and within its available human, financial and physical resources. PARTICIPATION PATTERNS Goal 14: The Parks and Recreation Department will facilitate and provide organized programs and facility activities using planning guidelines developed from the results of the Master Planning Process. Goal 15: The Parks and Recreation Department will recognize the importance of spontaneous recreation participation. Goal 16: The Parks and Recreation Department will promote programs, facilities and services in a manner that attracts non - users. TRA VEL Goal 17: The Parks and Recreation Department will develop guidelines that consider all of the variables that affect distance and time required to reach programs and facilities. FUTURE RECREATION TIME Goal 18: The Parks and Recreation Department will promote recreation's contribution to the quality of life by encouraging people to maintain or to increase the number of hours they will be involved in recreation in the future. BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATION Goal 19: The Parks and Recreation Department believes that actual and perceived barriers to recreation participation should be alleviated by encouraging innovative ways to address the barriers. Goal 20: The Parks and Recreation Department will increase the physical and social accessibility, to leisure and recreation opportunities, for tlle community of North Richland Hills. Goal 21: The Parks and Recreation Department will develop a fair and equitable system of user fees and charges. APPENDIX E 127 RESOURCES Financial: Goal 22: The Parks and Recreation Department will work with the City Council to develop a sound and diverse financial basis for the Parks and Recreation Department. Staff: Goal 23: The Parks and Recreation Department will hire staff who are qualified and trained for their positions. V olunteers/Communitv Involvements: Goal 24: The Parks and Recreation Department will develop a volunteer management program. Equipment and Supplies: Goal 25: The Parks and Recreation Department will develop a maintenance program for equipment and supplies. Goal 26: The Parks and Recreation Department will enable program planning by ensuring that all programs, services and facilities have access to the appropriate quantity and quality of equipment and supplies. SAFETY AND VANDALISM Goal 27: The Parks and Recreation Department believes that the provision of a safe and secure environment enhances the leisure and recreation experience of program participants and facility users. COMPLAINTS Goal 28: The Parks and Recreation Department believes in encouraging feedback from program participants, facility users and the general community. PROMOTION AND PUBLIC RELATIONS Goal 29: The Parks and Recreation Department believes that the community should be as informed as possible about the leisure and recreation programs, services and facilities that exist in North Richland Hills. The Parks and Recreation Department believes that information should be geared to the needs of individuals, organizations and agencies in the community. Goal 30: The Parks and Recreation Department believes that local media should be used as effectively as possible. The Parks and Recreation Department believes that creative promotion and public relations will motivate people to realize the importance of leisure and recreation quality of life. HEALTH AND SAFE~rY Goal 31: The Parks and Recreation Department will be committed to and shall ensure the health and safety of its employees in the workplace. 128 NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Bibliography Araujo, Maria I., et. al. 1990 TORP - Assessment and Policy Plan. Austin: Parks Division, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 1990. City of North Richland Hills Community Services Guide. North Richland Hills: North Richland Hills Public Library, 1990. -' The City of North Richland Hills 5- Year Park Study Master Plan 1982. Bedford: Knowlton, English-Flowers, Inc., Mar., 1982. -' The City of North Richland Hills Subdivision Ordinance. 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Several additional documents were produced during this master planning process and are on file at the Parks and Recreation Department: Mandatory Dedication Ordinance Park Site Evaluations Utility Rights-of-Way and Easements City-School Cooperative Programs Planning Sector Summaries of Survey Results Little Bear Creek at Precinct Line Road.