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CI1Y OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
PRE-COUNCIL AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 24, 1990 - 6:20 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
PW 90-41 Award of Bid on Watauga Road Median Irrigation
and Landscaping (Agenda Item No. 24)
(10 Minutes)
2. IR 90-92 U.S. 377 Utility Relocation Improvements
(5 Minutes)
3. GN 90-138 Employees Who are Called to Active Duty in the
Armed Forces - Ordinance No. 1691 (Agenda Item
No. 12) (5 Minutes)
4. PS 90-21 Request of Gary B. Starnes and James M. Starnes
for Final Plat of Orange Valley Addition (Located
at the Northeast Corner of Starnes Road and
Douglas Lane) (Agenda Item No. 10) (5 Minutes)
5. GN 90-140 Investment Policy - Amendment I (Agenda Item
No. 14) (5 Minutes)
6. PU 90-40 Purchase of Explosive Devices Safety Equipment
(Agenda Item No. 24) (5 Minutes)
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! 7. NUMBER ! ITEM I ACTION TAKEN I
PU 90-42 Authorization to Reappropriate Funds to Purchase
Computer Hardware (Agenda Item No. 19)
(10 Minutes)
8. Other Items (5 Minutes)
9. *Executive Session (10 Minutes)
a. Personnel
b. Briefing on Pending Litigation
c. Review of Progress on Land Acquisition
10. Adjournment - 7:20 p.m.
*Closed due to subject matter as provided by the Open Meetings Law. If any action is
contemplated, it will be taken in open session.
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CI1Y OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
CI1Y COUNCIL AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 24, 1990
For the Regular Meeting conducted at the North Richland Hills City Hall Council Chambers, 7301
Northeast Loop 820, at 7:30 p.m. The below listed items are placed on the Agenda for discussion
and/or action.
NUMBER ! ITEM i ACTION TAKEN I
1. I Call to Order I
2. ! Roll Call I
3. , Invocation I
4. Minutes of the Regular Meeting
September 10, 1990
5. Presentations by Boards & Commissions
1. Status Report on Town Hall
Committee - Phil Rieke
2. Yard of the Month Awards for the
Month of September
3. Landscape of the Month for the
Month of September
6. Presentation of Texas Amateur Athletic
Federation Member City Award to Parks
and Recreation Department
7. Special Presentation of Proclamation to
Dwayne Greene, Pastor Birdville Baptist
Church
8. Removal of Item(s) from the Consent
Agenda
9. Consent Agenda Item(s) indicated by
Asterisk (12, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22,
23, 25, & 26)
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! NUMBER ! ITEM I ACTION TAKEN I
10. PS 90-21 Request of Gary B. Starnes and James M.
Starnes for Final Plat of Orange Valley
Addition (Located at the northeast corner
of Starnes Road and Douglas Lane)
11. PS 90-22 Request of James R. Harris with Shady
Oaks Development Corporation for Final
Plat of Shady Oaks Addition (Located
west of Davis Boulevard and north of
North Tarrant Parkway)
*12. GN 90-138 Employees Who Are Called to Active
Duty in the Armed Forces - Ordinance
No. 1691
13. GN 90-139 Appointments to Civil Service Commission
*14. GN 90-140 Investment Policy - Amendment I
*15. GN 90-141 Proposed Write-Off Delinquent Personal
Property Tax Accounts
16. GN 90-142 Appointments to Teen Court Advisory
Board
*17. PU 90-40 Purchase of Explosive Devices Safety
Equipment
* 18. PU 90-41 Sale of City Property - Lot 1R, Block C,
Smithfield Addition
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! NUMBER ! ITEM I ACTION TAKEN I
*19. PU 90-42 Authorization to Reappropriate Funds to
Purchase Computer Hardware
*20. PU 90-43 Award of Bid to Lind Paper Company for
Annual Paper Supply Contract
*21. PU 90-44 Extension of Uniform Cleaning Services
with Richland Cleaners for an Additional
Year
*22. PU 90-45 Award of Bid to Dick Smith, Inc. for
Annual Automotive Parts and Supplies
Contract
* 23. PU 90-46 Cancellation of Contract with Riggs First
Line Equipment and Award Bid to Casco,
Inc. for Air Compressor
24. PW 90-41 Award of Bid on Watauga Road Median
Irrigation and Landscaping (Tabled at the
August 27th, 1990 Meeting)
*25. PAY 90-18 Approve Final Pay Estimate No.3 in the
Amount of $1,250.00 to Mar Well
Construction, Inc. for Old Watauga Road
@ Price Drive - Paving and Drainage
Improvements
*26. PA Y 90-19 Authorized Payment to Dictaphone
Corporation for the Repair of the
Dictaphone Recording System
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! NUMBER I ITEM I ACTION TAKEN I
27. Citizens Presentation
28. Adjournment
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INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
No. IR 90-93
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Date: September 19, 1990
SUbject: Police Mobile Data Terminal Update
This update is being provided as to the status of the Mobile Data Terminal
System (MDT) that has been ordered from Mobile Data International for use
in our Police vehicles.
The particular MDT that we have ordered is being quality control checked at
the product ion plant and we have been advised that de 1 i very of our order
should occur on approximately November 13, 1990.
The Po 1 ice Department has a 1 ready accepted de 1 i very of the radi 0 base
station equipment, the MDT Switch (which connects the MDT's to the Texas
law Enforcement Telecommunications System), the microwave equipment for the
821 MHz frequency transfer and the NCPSOO radio controller (which connects
the radi 0 frequency feed to the Mobil e Data Termi na 1 sand contro 11 i ng
equipment). We have also installed the rack mounts in our patrol vehicles
in preparat i on for the MDT i nsta 11 at ion. The 1 i st of the i terns we have
received constitutes receipt of all fixed site equipment leaving only the
MDT's themselves to be received.
Mr. Ray Parent, the Project Manager for our account wi th Mobile Data
International, has assured us that the quality control personnel at their
production plant are testing the new product (MDT 9100-11) very carefully
to hopefully eliminate field problems at their installation sites. We
view this as a positive approach, even though it causes delays, due to the
general laxity of quality control in the computer industry as it pertains
to both hardware and software. We feel somewhat reassured that when our
final installation occurs, the result will be free of most of the problems
normally encountered with such purchases.
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- ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER
NORTH RICHLAND HillS, TEXAS
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INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
No. I R 90-92
Date:
September 24, 1990
Subject:
u.s. 377 utility Relocation Improvements
Engineering plans for the subject project have been completed and submitted to
the Texas Department of Highways and Public Transportation (TDHPT) for review.
On April 6, 1990, TDHPT wrote us a letter stating they approved the plans but
did not agree to any reimbursement of cost as requested.
Since April, we have been in contact with the state discussing this matter of
reimbursement. The state has made it clear that they do not intend to
reimburse relocation cost of any of our utilities in conflict with the subject
project.
It would appear that we will eventually be the only utility which has not made
adjustments and therefore be holding up the subject project letting by the
State. If the Council directs staff to proceed without State reimbursement,
the next step would be to advertise for bids.
The current engineer1s estimate for the subject relocation work is $450,000
($393,669 construction and $46,331 engineering). Council approved a budget of
$398,000 on November 27, 1989 as PW 89-47. Additional funds may be required
if the bids equal or exceed the engineer1s estimate. Sufficient funds are
available in the utility 1986 CIP Bond Fund if needed. These funds can be
transferred by Council at time of award of bid.
Staff requests Council direction in proceeding with this matter.
ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
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02-09-92-6000 $ 235,400
I ~iater Line Construction
02-09-92-6000 $ 117,600
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CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department:
Public WOrks/Utilities
11/27/89
Council Meeting Date:
Agenda Number: PW 89-47
Approve Budget for U.S. 377 Utility
Rcloc~tioR Lmp~~y~nto, Ph~CQ I
The Texas DepartIœnt of Highways & Public Transportation (TDH&Pl') has been designing the
highway improvements for U.S. 377 (Old Denton Highway) fram I.H. 820 to F.M. 1709 for
the last couple of years. The first phase of construction for the U.S. 377 highway
improvarents will be fran I.H. 820 to Chapnan Drive in the City of Watauga. We have
sane water and sanitary sewer lines in the U.S. 377 right-of-way (ReM) which will
require relocation under TDH&PT requirements.
PrelÌlI'inary estimates on the required utility relocation work for Phase I total $353,000
for construction and $45, 000 for engineering. Sane reimbursement of construction &
engineering cost fram the State will occur due to a portion of our ''later main being
located out of the existing U.S. 377 ReM but inside the proposed U.S. 377 ReM.
Sufficient funds are available fram utility Unspecified and may be appropriated as
outlined below:
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CI1Y
COUNCIL OF THE CI1Y OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS,
TEXAS, HELD IN THE CI1Y HALL, 7301 NORTHEAsT
LOOP 820 - SEPTEMBER 10, 1990 - 7:30 P.M.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Brown called the meeting to order September 10, 1990, at 7:30 p.m.
2.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Tommy Brown
Richard Davis
Mack Garvin
Prank Metts, Jr.
Charles Scoma
Byron Sibbet
Linda Spurlock
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tern
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilwoman
Staff:
Rodger N. Line
Dennis Horvath
Jeanette Rewis
Rex McEntire
Greg Dickens
City Manager
Deputy City Manager
City Secretary
Attorney
City Engineer
Absent:
Lyle E. Welch
Councilman
3.
INVOCATION
Mayor Pro Tem Davis gave the invocation.
4.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 27, 1990
APPROVED
Mayor Pro Tern Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to approve the minutes of
the August 27, 1990 Meeting.
Motion carried 5-0; Councilman Metts abstaining due to absence from the meeting.
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September 10, 1990
Page 2
5.
PRESENTATIONS BY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
1. MINUTES OF BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION
No action necessary.
2. YARD OF THE MONTH AWARDS FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST
Kathy Robinson and Alice Scoma, Beautification Commission Members, presented the Yard
of the Month Awards for the Month of August to: Mr. Tony Ozuma, 6909 Brixham; Mr.
and Mrs. Don Bone, 4700 Riviera; Mr. and Mrs. Jerry McGlasson, 7916 Londonderry; Mr.
and Mrs. Ken Jones, 6316 Blake Court; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cass, 5617 Cork Lane; Mr. and
Mrs. Alan Adamcik, 7304 Spurgeon; Mr. and Mrs. Bill Eddins, 7205 Oakland; Mr. and Mrs.
George Tucker, 3905 Diamond Loch.
3. LANDSCAPE OF THE MONTH FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST
Kathy Robinson and Alice Scoma, Beautification Commission Members, presented the
Landscape of the Month for the month of August to: HCA Richland Hospital, 7501
Glenview and Wood Meadow Apartments, 6897 Meadowcrest Drive.
6.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY PROJECT PRIDE COMMITI'EE
OF GREEN THUMB AWARD TO BANK OF NORTH TEXAS
Ms. Kathy Robinson, Chairman of the Project Pride Committee, presented the Green
Thumb Award to the Bank of North Texas.
7.
REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
None.
8.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) INDICATED BY ASTERISK
(9, 15, 16, 17, 18, & 19)
APPROVED
Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Davis, to approve the Consent
Agenda.
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September 10, 1990
Page 3
Motion carried 6-0.
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GN 90-133 CONTRACT FOR LABORATORY SERVICES WITH
THE TRINI1Y RIVER AUTHORI1Y
APPROVED
10.
GN 90-128 FISCAL YEAR 1990/91 OPERATING BUDGET
PUBLIC HEARING (RECESSED AT THE
AUGUST 27, 1990 MEETING)
Mayor Brown reopened the public hearing on the 1990/91 Operating Budget.
No one appeared to speak for or against the fiscal year 1990/91 Operating Budget.
Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearing.
11.
GN 90-134 CERTIFIED TAX ROLL _
RESOLUTION NO. 90-40
APPROVED
Mayor Pro Tern Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to approve Resolution No.
90-40 accepting the net taxable value of $1,441,022,870 and the values of those properties
pending disposition before the ARB of $13,456,347.
Motion carried 6-0.
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GN 90-135 EXEMPTIONS FOR BUDGET YEAR 1990/91 _
RESOLUTION NO. 90-41
APPROVED
Mayor Pro Tern Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to approve Resolution No.
90-41 granting the homestead, over 65 and disabled exemptions for Budget Year 1990/9I.
Motion carried 6-0.
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September 10, 1990
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GN 90-136 TAX RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1990/91 BUDGET _
ORDINANCE NO. 1689QO
APPROVED
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Councilman Scoma moved, seconded by Councilman Sibbet, to approve Ordinance No. 16~
setting a tax rate for fiscal year 1990/91 of 50.493(t per $100 value.
Motion carried 6-0.
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GN 90-137 ADOPTION OF FISCAL YEAR 1990/91 BUDGET _
ORDINANCE NO. 1689
APPROVED
Councilman Sibbet moved, seconded by Councilman Metts, to approve Ordinance No. 1689
adopting the Fiscal Year 1990/91 Budget.
Motion carried 6-0.
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PU 90-37 AWARD OF BID FOR SALE OF COMMERCIAL LOT AJ,
RICHLAND PLAZA ADDITION TO LARRY HARTMAN
APPROVED
*16.
PU 90-38 EXTENSION OF OFFICE SUPPLY CONTRACT WITH
BOISE CASCADE FOR AN ADDITIONAL YEAR
APPROVED
*17.
PU 90-39 RATIFYING AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASES
THROUGH COUN'IY PUBLIC BIDDING PROCESS _
RESOLUTION NO. 90-42
APPROVED
*18.
PW 90-42 APPROVE BUDGET FOR VALLEY PARK ESTATES
SANITARY SEWER EXTENSIONS
APPROVED
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September 10, 1990
Page 5
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PW 90-43 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAM APPLICATION
FOR GRANTS -
RESOLUTION NO. 90-43
APPROVED
20.
CITIZENS PRESENTATION
None.
21.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tern Davis moved, seconded by Councilwoman Spurlock, to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried 6-0.
Tommy Brown, Mayor
A lTEST:
Jeanette Rewis - City Secretary
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Request of Gary B. Starnes and James M. Starnes
Subject:
for Final Plat of Orange Valley Addition. This
property is located at the northeast corner of
Starnes Road and Douglas Lane.
Community Development
9/24/90
Council Meeting Date:
PS 90-21
Agenda Number:
Mr. Gary Starnes and James Starnes have submitted a Final Plat for a 10 acre subdivision
at the northeast corner of Starnes Road and Douglas Lane. The proposed single family
residential subdivision is zoned R-2 and contains 33 lots. The Final Plat was approved
by the Planning and Zoning Commission subject to the engineer's comments at the
September 13th, 1990 meeting. The applicants have agreed to the comments.
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The Planning and Zoning Commission expressed concern regarding the absence of an
easement across the adjacent six acre tract to the east to accommodate upstream runoff
(see attached minutes of P & Z meeting). Members of the P & Z felt that some effort be
made on behalf of the owner to improve drainage in the area on land that he owned, but
not included as a part of the Final Plat. The owner and developer agreed to perform
some drainage improvements and have submitted a drainage plan outlining the proposed
improvements. The drainage plan for the Orange Valley Subdivision and the adjacent six
acre tract includes details for the following:
1. Breeching the dam of the small stock tank on the adjacent six acre tract.
2. Shaping an earthern swale through the six acre tract to handle upstream
runoff water.
3. Delineating the limit of the 100 year flood area which was not available on
other flood maps.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council consider the recommendation of the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
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Request of Gary B. Starnes and
M. Starnes for revised P nary
Plat of Orange Val dition. This
property is ed at the northeast
corne tames Road and Douglas
Mr. Barfield made the motion to
approve PS 90-20 subject to the
Engineer's comments. This motion was
seconded by Mr. Bowen and the motion
carried 7-0.
Request of Gary B. Starnes and James
M. Starnes for Final Plat of Orange
Valley Addition. This property is
located at the northeast corner of
Starnes Road and Douglas Lane.
Mr. Brock made the motion to approve
subject to the engineer's comments.
This motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen
and the motion carried 7-0.
Mr. Barfield said he would like to
request a letter be sent to the City
Council conveying the P & Z's thoughts
regarding an easement on the 6 acre
tract and the breachment for the dam,
if necessary.
Request of James R. Harris with Shady
Oaks Development Corporation for Fin
Plat of Shady Oaks Addition.
property is located west
Boulevard and north orth
Parkway.
en made the motion to approve
S 90-22 subject to the engineer's
comments with the exception of numbers
17 and 18 and with the addition that
the sewer stub-out be extended to the
north city limit line. This motion
was seconded by Mr. Brock and the
motion carried 7-0.
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817 336-5773
~:; TEAGUE NALL AND PERKINS
III~. CONSULTING ENGINEERS
September 11, 1990
Planning & Zoning Commission
City of North Richland Hills
7301 N.E. Loop 820
North Richland Hills, Texas 76180
Re: Orange Valley
Final Plat & Construction Plans
PS 90-21
Dear Commission Members:
We are in receipt of the review letter for the subject subdivision from your
engineer, and we are in agreement with complying with each of the comments
itemized in his letter dated September 7, 1990. We will plan to make all of
the revisions itemized in this letter prior to final approval by the City
Council on September 24, 1990.
We will be present at your meeting on September 13, 1990, to discuss the
details of any of the items in the engineer's letter.
Very truly yours,
TEAGUE NALL AND PERKINS, INC.
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J ichard Perkins, P.E.
JRP/kfs
cc: Mr. Alan Hamm
915 Florence Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
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Ref: PWM 90-115
MEMO TO: Planning & Zoning Commission
FROM: John A. Johnston, P.E.
Assistant Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Orange Valley Addition
Final Plat & Construction Plans
PS 90-21
We have reviewed the second submittal of the subject documents received in our
office on August 31, 1990, and offer the following comments.
Final Plat:
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The current ownership of the 6.0 acre tract to the~ of this property
should be shown correctly on the plat.
Water, Sewer and Drainage Improvements:
Water Layout:
2. The 811 water valve at the intersection of Market Court and Orange Valley
Drive should be moved to the southside of the 8" x 6" tee as shown on
the markup.
Sewer Layout:
3. The note referring to extra strength vitrified clay pipe should be
removed.
Offsite Sewer:
4. The profile should show the approximate location of the 1611 waterline
and gas line.
Sewer Profiles:
5. The existing ground line should be added to all sewer profiles.
(817) 281-0041
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Sewer Details:
6. The "street Replacement Detail" should be modified as shown in the
marked-up sheet to show the limit of the cushion sand.
Drainage Layout:
7.
The flow arrows and drainage area dividing lines should be modified as
shown on the marked-up sheet.
8.
An additional grading plan should be included with the next submittal to
show the extent of work to be done to breach the pond dam. The grading
plan should also show the grading and shaping of the 6.0 acre tract to
drain to the existing 10' x 6' box culvert.
storm Drain Line "A":
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The existing ground line should be added to the profile.
10.
The height of the curb on the concrete flume should be clearly shown as
6".
Paving Improvements:
Orange Valley Drive:
11. The grades should be adjusted to calculate the 0.5% minimum grade as
shown in the profile.
street Paving Details:
12.
The 30" smooth dowell bar should be shown to be greased prior to pouring
of valley gutter.
The marked-up plans given to the engineer should be returned with his next
submittal.
The comments contained herein do not purport to relinquish the design engineer
of his responsibility to proved adequate, accurate, and buildable construction
plans. The City's eventual approval of the construction plans will not
signify acceptance of responsibility by the City of North Richland Hills for
the engineering in the bid documents.
cc: Gregory W. Dickens, Director of Public Works/Utilities
Barry LeBaron, Director of Community Development
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~~ TEAGUE NALL AND PERKINS
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August 31, 1990
Planning & Zoning Commission
City of North Richland Hills
7301 N.E. Loop 820
North Richland Hills, Texas 76180
Dear Commission Members:
Re: Orange Valley - Preliminary Plat,
Final Plat & Construction Plans
PS 90-21
In accordance with your, instructions at our meeting on August 23, 1990, we
are enclosing the preliminary plat for the subject subdivision indicating the
addition of the 6-acre tract owned by Gary and Jim Starnes which was omitted
from the original preliminary plat submittal. The 2-acre tract at the
northwest corner of this property is only owned by Gary Starnes, and
therefore, has been omitted from this preliminary plat submittal.
In addition, we have enclosed a preliminary water layout, sewer layout, and
drainage layout for the entire 16-acre parcel for your review.
We are also enclosing the revised final plat and revised construction plans
that address all of the comments covered in the letter from your engineer to
our firm dated August 15, 1990. Therefore, we would respectfully request the
approval of the preliminary plat for the 16-acre parcel and the final plat
and construction plans for the 10-acre tract at your regularly scheduled
meeting of September 13, 1990. Should you have any questions concerning
these submittals in the meantime, please do not hesitate to call.
Very truly yours,
TEAGUE NALL AND PERKINS, INC.
JRP/kfs
Enclosures
Perkins, P.E.
cc: Mr. Alan Hamm
915 Florence Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
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Commission appreciates them
reconsidering the layout. He sai
thinks they have solved the pro em
eliminating the lots facing 0 the
major thoroughfare, Univers y Drive.
Mr. Long said some engineer's
comments would not ap y since they
made the change in e layout. He
said he talked wi Kevin Miller and
roblems with the
revised layou. Mr. Long said that
Kevin had s e problem with leaving
pieces of ots in the old Cherokee
Estates 0 they have agreed to bring
at on the pieces of lots south
is plat.
Barfield said at the work session
Mr. Long was concerned that by turning
Colgate Court, he might want to run
some drainage down the drives of two
or three lots.
Mr. Long said he did not think he
would have to do that, but he might
have to cut University Drive a little
deeper.
Chairman Wood called for anyone
wishing to speak in opposition to this
request to please come forward.
There being no one wishing to speak,
the Chairman closed the Public
Hearing.
Mr. Angle made the motion to approve
PS 90-17. This motion was seconded by
Mr. Brock and the motion carried 6-0.
Chairman Wood said the next two
requests would be heard together, but
voted on separately.
Request of Gary B. Starnes and James
M. Starnes for preliminary plat of
Orange Valley Addition. This property
is located at the northeast corner of
Starnes Road and Douglas Lane.
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Request of Gary B. Starnes and James
M. Starnes for final plat of Orange
Valley Addition. This property is
located at the northeast corner of
Starnes Road and Douglas Lane.
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extensive discussion in the
pre-session regarding these requests.
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property, came forward.
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Chairman Wood stated that the main
problem was that all the owner's
property is not included in the
preliminary plat, and we have the
preliminary and final on the agenda
tonight. He said the drainage of the
other 6 acres needs to be addressed.
Chairman Wood asked Mr. Johnson, the
City Engineer, why he asked for a 20
foot off-site easement.
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20 foot easement because he had no
information to the east.
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agreed to provide that information at
a later date which would take care of
it.
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the letter he sent to the owners.
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to be fully aware of the development
requirements that would be required to
develop the remaining 6 acres.
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Chairman Wood stated that if the
drainage is not taken care of now, in
later years, the city will have to fix
it.
Mr. Barfield said if Mr. Starnes plans
to develop is 10 years from now, does
this letter have enough teeth in it.
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Mr. Johnston said you cannot force an
owner to develop his property, but the
staff just wanted him to be aware of
the requirements.
Chairman Wood said it will not be
feasible to develop the 6 acres.
Mr. Barfield said if the property
owner to the north wanted to develop,
he would need an easement down stream.
Mr. Perkins said if he would
preliminary plat 2 acres in one lot
and 6 acres in one lot and provide a
20 foot easement, the Commission would
approve, but they would not have
accomplished anything. He said he
feels the Commission is setting a
precedence requiring the developer get
an easement. Mr. Perkins said they do
not require everyone to plat all the
property they own.
Chairman Wood said there are not many
times you have a piece of land that is
shown on the Master Drainage Plan.
Mr. Perkins asked how many other times
you have some individual present a
preliminary and final and only plat a
section of their property.
Chairman Wood said this property is
all owned by the same person. He said
Mr. Hamm does not own the property
now.
Chairman Wood said he knows the person
Mr. Perkins is speaking of. He said
that person owns approximately 700
acres and has sold off 2 pieces, none
of which has a drainage problem.
Mr. Perkins said if Mr. Starnes agreed
to granting an easement, then later
when he needed to develop the property
and needed to move the easement, he
has no assurance they could get the
city to allow them to move it.
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Mr. Lueck said if Mr. Starnes would
just sign the letter.
Mr. Perkins said the Commission is
just trying to accommodate the people
to the north.
Chairman Wood stated we had a piece of
land where we needed an easement for
drainage. He said it was L.C. Tubb.
Chairman Wood said he did not want to
give an easement, but he finally did.
Alan Hamm came forward. He said he is
the proposed owner of the 10 acre
tract being heard tonight. He said if
you take away the development by
requesting him to give an easement,
you will damage him terribly. Mr.
Hamm said he had had to get the right
to dump water on property. He said he
has had to pay for it. Mr. Hamm said
he things Mr. Wood is wrong. Mr. Hamm
said he thinks the 6 acres will
develop.
Mr. Lueck said we still need to know
the effect the drainage will have on
this property.
Mr. Hamm said he has been a good
developer. He said he tries to do a
good job and he requests the
Commission consider the 10 acres,
only.
Mr. Lueck asked if the Starnes people
will sign this letter Mr. Johnston
sent.
Mr. Johnston said they will sign, but
wanted to talk to their attorney, they
might want to change the wording.
Chairman Wood stated they agreed to
most of the engineer's comments.
Mr. Perkins said he will try to have
the corrections made tomorrow and have
the drainage next week.
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Chairman Wood asked about the
assessments due on this property.
Mr. Perkins read the letter from Mr.
Hamm to Gregg Dickens stating that he
will pay the assessments prior to the
filing of the final plat. He said the
signature is notorized and Mr. Dickens
agreed to it.
Mr. Angle said he appreciated Mr.
Hamm's position in wanting to get his
property developed. He said he does
not totally concur with Mr. Barfield's
contention regarding requiring the
easement at this time, but do feel the
need for the staff to study the
drainage. Mr. Angle said he thinks
that is important. He said he would
feel a little constrained to vote on
the final plat. Mr. Angle said as a
school teacher, he feels you need to
be consistent. They said sometimes
they come in and get a preliminary and
final plat approved the same evening.
Mr. Angle said if he voted for that in
the past, he does not think he did; he
said he does not think that is
logical. Mr. Angle said he feels the
staff needs to have the preliminary
plat on all the property and have time
to study it and make some
recommendations, and he hopes that
during that time, a solution can be
found so as not to infringe on the
economic rights of Mr. Starnes.
Mr. Angle moved to approve PS 90-20
pending the preliminary plat of all
the property.
Chairman Wood said that is kind of
broad. He asked Mr. Angle if he was
saying to approve the preliminary plat
subject to bringing back the whole
piece platted at time of the final.
Mr. Angle said his motion is to
approve the preliminary plat subject
to having the entire property
preliminary platted.
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Chairman Wood said the Commission
cannot approve a preliminary plat if
we do not have the information on it.
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differ. He said he would be willing
to approve the preliminary plat, but
would not be willing to approve the
final plat.
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preliminary plat on all the property
and then come back with a final on
just the 10 acres.
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needed to be presented a preliminary
plat on the entire property before we
can approve it; can we approve
something we haven't received.
Mr. LeBaron said he would be reluctant
to do that.
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the preliminary plat subject to
getting the calculations.
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were not adding property to it.
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make a motion that would work.
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APPROVED
Mr. Barfield made the motion to
approve PS 90-20 subject to the
engineer's comments, subject to an
appropriate drainage study for the
surrounding property being done and
whatever requirements that the
drainage study shows that they be
implemented in the final plat.
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Mr. Perkins asked since approving
this, if he gets the drainage done,
will the Commission approve the final
plat at the next meeting.
Chairman Wood said based on what we
know tonight, we would.
Mr. Lueck said the Commission would
review it and vote on it.
PS 90-21
TABLED
Mr. Barfield made the motion to table
PS 90-21. This motion was seconded by
Mr. Brock and the motion carried 6-0.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:20 P.M.
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817 336-5773
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t:. IIff:. CON S U L TIN G E N GIN E E R S
August 21, 1990
Planning & Zoning Commission
City of North Richland Hills
7301 N.E. Loop 820
North Richland Hills, Texas 76180
Re: Orange Valley
Final Plat & Construction Plans
PS 90-21
Dear Commission Members:
We have visited with your staff regarding the comments in their letter of
August 15, 1990 and our response letter of August 16, 1990, and offer the
following comments:
1.
We are in full agreement with the following items of the referenced
engineer's letter and will make the necessary adjustments on the
plat and construction plans to comply with same: 1-5; 7-19; 21-28;
and 30-32.
2.
Items 6 and 20 of the engineer's letter refer to the need for a
20' drainage easement along the east property line of this
subdivision and also for additional drainage information regarding
the need for future drainage improvements in this area. We have
provided the engineer with a portion of a contract of sale on this
property for the adjacent owner that stipulates the manner in which
grading can take place on the adjacent property. We have discussed
the need for some possible additional clarification and/or a letter
from the adjacent property owner regarding this matter that would
satisfy the City's concerns in this area. We are confident that
the owner of this property can and will provide necessary
documentation and/ or letter agreement that relates to the City's
concerns. We have also agreed to provide additional storm drainage
calculations to quantify the flow of water on the property to the
east as it relates to the final graded configuration of the lots in
Orange Valley.
3.
Items 29 of the engineer's letter relates to showing a further
detail of the "keyed" section that ties the pavement in existing
Starnes Road to the valley gutter at Orange Valley Drive. Wehave
discussed this matter with the City staff, and they have agreed
that an expansion joint at this tie-in location would be the more
appropriate means by which to connect the pavement in Starnes to
the valley gutter in Orange Valley Drive, and we are agreeable to
comply with this request.
915 Florence Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
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August 21, 1990
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4. Another item that was discussed at our meeting with your staff
concerned the payment of the street assessment on Starnes Road for
this property. The current owner and the developer of this
property have agreed to split that cost, either at the closing of
the property or at some time shortly thereafter. Our client is in
agreement with paying this assessment prior to commencing
construction on the subdivision.
We appreciate your consideration of this final plat, and we will be present
at your August 23, 1990, Commission meeting in order to discuss these matters
in more detail, if needed.
Very truly yours,
TEAGUE NALL AND PERKINS, INC.
JRP/kfs
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Ref:
PWL 90-205
Mr. Gary B. starnes
Mr. James M. starnes
7500 Douglas Lane
N. Richland Hills, TX
76180-2101
RE:
Tracts 3 and 3E, J. Condra Survey, Abstract 311,
North Richland Hills, Tarrant County, Texas
Drainage Improvements
This letter is to confirm and document your understanding of the future
development requirements of the subject property.
The City of North Richland Hills, understands the following items.
1.
You are the current owners of Tracts 3 and 3E of the J. Condra Survey,
Abstract 311, North Richland Hills, Tarrant County, Texas.
2.
Tract 3 of the J. Condra Survey, Abstract 311, North Richland Hills,
Tarrant County, Texas, is currently being platted as Orange Valley
Addition.
3.
The Construction Plans for Orange Valley Addition prepared by Teague,
Nall and Perkins, dated August 3, 1990, does not address any of the
drainage improvements between Tracts 3 and 3E as recommended by the
Drainage Master Plan for the City of North Richland Hills, dated March
1985.
4.
The current or future owners of Tract 3E of the J. Condra Survey,
Abstract 311, North Richland Hills, Tarrant County, Texas, will bear all
the responsibility for the construction of the drainage improvements
between Tracts 3 and 3E recommended by the referenced Drainage Master
Plan.
If all the above items are correct and you understand the drainage development
requirements of Tract 3E of the J. Condra Survey, Abstract 311, North Richland
Hills, Tarrant County, Texas, please sign in the appropriate area.
(817) 281-0041
7301 N.E. LOOP 820
P.O. BOX 18609
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NORTH RICHLAND HillS, TEXAS 76180
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PWL 90-205
Page Two
This letter will be filed in the Deed Records of Tarrant County, Texas (DRTCT)
at or about the time the City Council of North Richland Hills approves the
plat of Orange Valley Addition referenced above.
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Assistant Director of Public Works
JAJ/smm
Mr. Gary B. starnes
The state of Texas
County of Tarrant
This instrument was acknowledged before me on
by
day of
, 1990
(SEAL)
Notary Public, state of Texas
Notary's Printed Name:
Mr. James M. Starnes
The State of Texas
County of Tarrant
This instrument was acknowledged before me on
by
day of
, 1990
(SEAL)
Notary Public, state of Texas
Notary's Printed Name:
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August 16, 1990
Planning & Zoning Commission
City of North Richland Hills
7301 N.E. Loop 820
North Richland Hills, Texas 76180
Dear Commission Members:
Re: Orange Valley
Final Plat & Construction Plans
PS-90-21
We are in receipt of your engineer's letter regarding the review of the
subject subdivision and offer the following comments:
1. We are in full agreement with the following items of the referenced
letter and will make the necessary adjustments on the plat and
construction plans to compy with same: 1-4; 7-18; 23-24; 26-28;
and 30-32.
2. Items 5 and 19 of the engineer's letter refer to providing an
easement and a drainage facility for a very small off-site drainage
area (OA-3). Due to the fact that the 5-year flow from this area
is only 3.3 cfs, we do not believe it would be necessary to provide
a drainage facility between Lots 17, 18 and 19 in order to comply
with the City's ordinance requirement that only allows flow to
cross from one lot to another before entering a drainage facility.
In addition, the entire 3.3 cfs does not accumulate directly at
this point of entry into the suggested easement. Therefore, a very
insignificant amount of water crosses Lots 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and
20 as it sheet flows from this adjacent property onto Orange
Valley. Therefore, we would respectfully request that you not
require us to dedicate such an easement nor to build the requested
drainage facility.
3. Items 6 and 20 of the engineer's letter refer to the need for a 20'
drainage easement along the east property line of this subdivision
and also for additional drainage information regarding need for
future drainage improvements in this area. As a condition of sale
of this property ( Orange Valley), the owner, who also owns the
property to the east of this subdivision, Gary and James Starnes,
has agreed to allow the developer of this property to breach the
dam on both stock ponds, if necessary, and also to grade a portion
of the adjacent tract so that no water will impound on the proposed
lots to be developed by our client. If necessary, we would be glad
to furnish you with a copy of the contract indicating the
willingness of the seller to provide this means of relief to the
developer.
915 Florence Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
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4. Item 21 refers to the need for establishing minimum finished floor
elevations at 1.0 foot above the top-of-curb within the
subdivision. We will revise the drainage layout sheet to reflect
flow arrows depicting the flow of drainage from the various lots
within the subdivision; however, there will be some lots in which
it will be very difficult to grade the lots directly to the street,
and we would respectfully request that you allow us to grade all of
the lots on the east side of Orange Valley Drive in the manner in
which they presently drain onto the adjacent property owner who has
allowed us to drain onto his property. We would also respectfully
request that you allow us to grade Lots 31 and 32 all to Starnes
Road rather than partial portions of them being graded to Dustin
Court.
The Subdivision Ordinance requirement for establishing the finished
floor elevations a minimum of 1.0' above top-of-curb throughout a
subdivision is often difficult to obtain. If developers are
required to grade lots that meet the ordinance requirements
relative to not grading from more than one lot onto another lot,
and also to establish finished floor elevations l' above top-of-
curb, you may find many areas that have relatively steep grades and
trees in which many trees will have to be removed in order to meet
this latter criteria. Please bear with us and allow us to make the
necessary grading that complies with the former requirement but not
require us to establish all finished floor elevations l' above top-
of-curb.
5. Items 22 and 25 of the engineer's letter refer to the fact that we
have transitioned the street crown in Orange Valley Drive from 611
to 5" near Starnes Road in order to eliminate the need for
extension of the storm sewer at Starnes Road further into the
subdivision. We would respectfully request that you permit us to
make this curb transition over this small distance (350') so as to
minimize the detrimental aesthetic effect on the subdivision from
several curb inlets. The proposed section of a 6" curb with a 5"
crown will adequately contain the 5-year storm prior to entering
the proposed inlets at the Starnes/Orange Valley intersection.
6. Item 29 of the engineer r s letter relates to showing a further
detail of the "keyed" section that ties the pavement in existing
Starnes Road to the valley gutter at Orange Valley Drive. We did
not propose to have a "keyed" section at this location, but to
simply tie the reinforcing steel in the Starnes Road paving to the
proposed reinforcing steel in the Orange Valley Drive valley gutter
in the same manner that we did in our recent construction of
Peachtree Estates approximately t of a mile east of this
subdivision. We believe that this is a better design and that a
"keyed" section would be impossible to construct due to the fact
that the pavement on Starnes Road is already existing and will need
to be sawcut.
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We appreciate your consideration of the items mentioned in this letter in
which we have concern. We will be present at your August 23, 1990,
Commission meeting in order to discuss these matters in more detail.
Very truly yours,
TEAGUE NALL AND PERKINS, INC.
JRP/kfs
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Ref:
PWM 90-108
MEMO TO:
Planning & Zoning Commission
FROM:
John A. Johnston, P.E.
Assistant Director of Public Works
SUBJECT:
Orange Valley Addition
Final Plat and Construction Plans
PS 90-21
We have reviewed the subject documents received in our office August 6, 1990
and offer the following comments:
Final Plat:
1.
The plat title should be revised to read Final Plat.
2.
The existing zoning east of this addition should be checked and revised.
3 .
Sidewalk and utility Easement corner clips should be added at the right-
of-way intersection of starnes Road and Orange Valley Drive.
4.
A IS-foot utility easement should be added between Lots 13 and 14 and
Lots 29 and 30~ Block 1.
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The 1S-foot drainage and utility easements between Lots 17 and 19 and
Lots 18 and 19, Block 1, should be labeled 1S-foot Drainage and Utility
Easement.
6.
A 20-foot drainage easement along the east property line of this
Addition should be added to the Plat.
Water, Sewer and Drainage Improvements
Water Layout:
7.
A current copy of the Final Plat should be included in the set of plans.
8.
Water jetting is no longer an allowed compaction method. Backfill
should be native material compacted to 9S% Standard Proctor in no
greater than 6" lifts.
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9. The names of specific inspectors should be removed from the plans. The
lead inspector has not yet been assigned.
10. The "Poly Pig" will not be provided by the Water Department. The note
should be removed from the plans.
11. Flow calculations should be provided to support the construction of a 6"
deadend waterline. If flow calculations will not support the 6" main,
the waterline in Orange Valley Drive should be upsized to an 8" line and
6" main in Market Court should be connected to the waterline in Douglas
Lane.
12. The double service at Lots 13 and 14, Block 1, should be relocated to
another property line. The present location conflicts with the
sanitary sewer main.
12A. The last water service connection on a deadeand line should be located
near the end of the line.
Sewer Layout:
13. The notes about backfill and compaction modified on the Water Layout
Sheet apply to sanitary sewer construction also.
14. The Technical Inspector has not yet been assigned on this Project.
Specific reference to an individual inspector should be deleted.
Offsite Sewer:
15.
The approximate location of the existing storm drain line and all other
conflicts should be shown in profile.
Water and Sewer Details:
16. The Street Replacement Details should be revised to show native
backfill compacted above the utility bedding.
Overall Drainage Area Map:
17.
Modify the notes as shown on the marked-up set of plans.
18.
An Engineers Certification should be included on this sheet. An
example of the certification is shown in the Subdivision Ordinance.
Drainage Layout:
19.
A proper drainage structure should be designed to pick up the expected
flow from offsite Drainage Area "OA-3".
20.
Due to the possible impact of the drainage area to the east on the
proposed development, the engineer should provide additional
information and calculations. This information should include:
offsite drainage area from the east, the location of the existing stock
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pond, elevation of the stock pond spillway, calculated spread of water
and future drainage improvements.
21.
All finished floor elevations are required to be 1.0' above the top of
curb. The path of storm water runoff can cross no more than one lot
before reaching a storm drainage improvement, a drainage easement or
street right-of-way. The Drainage Area Delineation should be revised
to more accurately depict the flow of drainage across this subdivision.
Drainage Calculations:
22.
If the drainage capacity of the standard street section is exceeded,
the storm drain system should be extended to intercept the excess flow
as required by the Design Manual.
storm Drainage Details:
23.
The Embedment Details should be modified as shown in the marked-up
sheet.
Paving Improvements Plans:
Final Plat:
24. A current copy of the Final Plat should be included int he set of plans.
Orange Valley Drive:
25.
The note referring to the transition of the street crown from 6" to 5"
should be removed.
Douglas Lane:
26.
A crossection of Douglas Lane should be shown. The section should
include a 6 foot - 2" thick HMAC Transition from the new crown
elevation to existing pavement.
street Paving Details:
27. The curb ramp detail should be modified to show that the ramp and curb
& gutter section are to be poured monolithic.
28.
The joint detail should be modified as noted on the marked-up sheet.
29.
Further details should be included with the next submittal to show how
the "keyed" section will be achieved on the existing Starnes Road for
tie in at Orange Valley Drive.
30.
All curb grade should be no flatter than 0.5%. Special attention
should be given to the grades in the cul-de-sacs.
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General:
31. The developer should coordinate the layout and design of the street
lights which will serve this subdivision, with TU Electric. The cost
for installation will be paid by the developer directly to TU Electric.
32. Sidewalks will be required for this subdivision and should therefore be
incorporated into the final plans.
The marked-up plans given to the engineer should be returned with his next
submittal.
The comments contained herein do not purport to relinquish the design engineer
of his responsibility to provide adequate, accurate, and buildable
construction plans. The City eventual approval of the construction plans will
not signify acceptance of responsibility by the City of North Richland Hills
for the engineering in the bid documents.
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Barry LeBaron, Director of Community Development
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INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO Wanda Calvert. P&Z Coordinator
FROM
SUBJECT:
REF:
PS90-21
Steve Pence. DeDt. Comm. Dev.
DA TE:
8-14-90
Oran~e Vallev Subdivision
Be advised that the Department of Community Development has
reviewed the above mentioned plat and offers the following
~omments:
1. Lot 19. Block 1 should have a 25 foot front building line
instead of the 35 foot that is indicated.
2. Lot 24. Block 1 indicates a circular 35 foot building
line across the northwest side of the property. this
building line should be deleted.
3. Lot 27. Block 1 indicates a circular 35 foot building
line across the southwest side of the property, this
building line should be deleted.
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Subject:
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Community Development
9/24/90
Request of James R. Harris with Shady Oaks
Council Meeting Date:
PS 90-22
Agenda Number:
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Development Corporation for Final Plat of
Shady Oaks Addition. This property is located
west of Davis Boulevard and north of North
Tarrant Parkway.
Mr. James R. Harris is developing a 74 lot residential subdivision, Shady Oaks Addition,
on the north side of the city. The 23.4 acre tract is situated between Shady Grove Road
and the North Tarrant Parkway approximately 1500 feet west of Davis Boulevard. The
property is currently zoned R-2. A small portion of the property is situated within the
100 year flood plain and the developer is proceeding with the necessary documentation to
remove the lots from the flood area. The developer intends to fill the area in question
and raise the elevation out of the flood area.
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved this Final Plat at their September 13th,
1990 meeting with the following conditions:
1. Subject to attached engineer's comments with the exception of items 17 and
18. (Items 17 and 18 deal with water line and fire hydrant locations. These
comments have been resolved).
2. Sewer stub-out be extended to the north City Limits boundary line.
~he developer has agreed to all comments.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council consider the recommendation of the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
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1. PS 90-20
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Request of Gary B. Starnes and James
M. Starnes for revised Preliminary
Plat of Orange Valley Addition.
property is located at the nor east
corner of Starnes Road and glas
Lane.
Mr. Barfield made
approve PS 90-2 ubject to the
Engineer's co ents. This motion was
seconded b r. Bowen and the motion
carried -0.
est of Gary B. Starnes and James
. Starnes for Final Plat of Orange
Valley Addition. This property is
located at the northeast corner of
Starnes Road and Douglas Lane.
Mr. Brock made the motion to approve
subject to the engineer's comments.
This motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen
and the motion carried 7-0.
Mr. Barfield said he would like to
request a letter be sent to the City
Council conveying the P & Z's thoughts
regarding an easement on the 6 acre
tract and the breachment for the dam,
if necessary.
Request of James R. Harris with Shady
Oaks Development Corporation for Final
Plat of Shady Oaks Addition. This
property is located west of Davis
Boulevard and north of North Tarrant
Parkway.
Mr. Bowen made the motion to approve
PS 90-22 subject to the engineer's
comments with the exception of numbers
17 and 18 and with the addition that
the sewer stub-out be extended to the
north city limit line. This motion
was seconded by Mr. Brock and the
motion carried 7-0.
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Owen D. Long and Associates, Inc.
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
September 10, 1990
Mrso Wanda Calvert
Planning and Zoning Coordinator
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of North Richland Hills
7301 NoEo Loop 820
North Richland Hills, Texas 76180
Re: PWM-90-114 - Final Plat and
Construction Plans - PS-90-22
Shady Oaks Addition - Blocks 1 & 2
Dear Wanda:
We have received a copy of Kevin Mi11er1s letter dated September 4, 1990
regarding the captioned final plat with construction plans and have the
following comments:
Cover Sheet
1. The phrase "B10cks 1 & 2" wi 11 be added to the cover sheeto Also,
"North Tarrant Parkway" will be added to the vicinity mapo
Final Plat
20 The easement dedication has been added to the plato
3. The typical la-foot by la-foot sidewalk easement has been revised as
a sidewalk and utility easemento
4. The right-of-way for Shady Grove Road has been dimensioned as discussed.
50 Sidewalks will be added to the construction plans with a note that the
sidewalks will be constructed with the development of each individual
lot. The additional 5-foot utility easement will not be dedicated,
as discussed.
6. A general note has been added to the plat that ~future driveway approaches
will not be allowed to eitHer Shady Grove Road or North Tarrant Parkwayo
7. Street lighting layout has been requested from T.U. and the owner has been
made aware that proof of payment will be required by the City.
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Mrs. Wanda Calvert
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September 10, 1990
80 The phase line has been removed from the plat. The owner does want
to final plat all lots at this time and have a two phase construction
as shown on the plans.
90 The "Point of Beginningll has been clearly marked on the plat.
10. The IIDrainage and Utility Easements" as shown on Lot 48, Block 2 and
Lot 4, Block 1 have been revised to be "Utility Easements.1I The remain-
ing drainage easement on Lot 4, Block 1 has included more precise dimen-
sions so the northern diagonal can be located.
110 The owner has been made aware that some additional study must be presented
pertaining to the existing Zone A floodplain located at the northwest corner
of this plat.
12. All reference to "North Tarrant County Parkway" has or will be revised
to IINorth Tarrant Parkwayo"
Drainage Layout
13. The drawing will be revised as requested.
140 Additional field information is being obtained in this area and will be
discussed with Engineering prior to final plans being resubmittedo
15. Additional field information is being obtained in this area and will be
discussed with Engineering prior to final plans being resubmittedo
16. Additional review of this area is being performed and will be discussed
with Engineering.
Drainage Computations
No action Jnecessary.
l~ater Layout
17. No changes necessary - as discussedo
18. Engineering reviewing possible revision to this request.
Sewer Layout
Will relocate sewer manholes as noted on planso
Shady Grove Road
19. Additional field information is being obtained in the area to determine
the best solutiono
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Mrs. Wanda Calvert
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20. The pavement width will be a minimum of 24 feet with concrete to the
center line of street ~ith: the remaining 4 feet being constructed
with 6-inch compacted salvaged base with 2-inch asphalt overlay as
discussedo
210 Drawing to be revised as noted and as discussedo
220 and 230 - Same comment as 20 and 21. -
Castle Creek Road
24. The pavement within North Tarrant Parkway R.OoW. will be constructed
with concrete curb and gutter.
25. Revisions to be made as notedo
Ivy Lane and Castle Creek Cto
26. Dimensions will be clarified as noted.
Caddo Ct. and Ashley Ct.
27. Dimensions will be clarified as noted.
Amhurst Ct.
280 Dimensions will be clarified as noted.
Sewer Line Profiles (Sheets 13-16)
29. Sewer Plan Profiles will be revised as noted.
Drainage Channel
30. Revisions will be made as noted with additional irtformation submitted
when availableo
City Details (Sheets 18, 19, 22 and 23)
31. City details will be used where applicable, with additional details
submitted where neededo
Offsite Sewer
32. Sheet 2/8: This location sheet will be indexed as requested with
added possible future lot layout to explain why the rouæwas selectedo
Stationing tick marks will also be addedo
33. Sheet 2/8: Sanitary sewer easements will be obtained and submitted
to the Cityo
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Mrs. Wanda Calvert
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September 10,1990
34. . Sheet 3/8: No additional changes needed, as discussedo
350 Sheet 3/8: Sanitary sewer easements will be by separate documentso
36. Sheet 4/8: Added possible future lot layout to location sheet 2/8 to
explain the route as selectedo
370 Sheet 5/7:. Same cOl11J1ent as #36 aboveo
380 Sheet 6/8: Same comment as #36 aboveo
39. Sheet 7/8: Same comment as #36 above.
General
40. All mark-ups are being shown on plans except for Item Noo 110
which will take additional studyo
If there are any additional requirements or comments, please give me a call.
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September 4, 1990
Ref: PWM 90-114
MEMO TO: Planning & Zoning Commission
FROM: Kevin B. Miller, P.E.
Assistant Director of utilities
SUBJECT: PS 90-22; SHADY OAKS ADDITION
Blocks 1 & 2
Final Plant and Construction Plans
I have reviewed the subject documents and offer the following comments.
COVER SHEET
1. The phrase "BLOCKS 1 & 2" should be added to the cover sheet. In
addition, "North Tarrant Parkway" should be added to the vicinity map.
FINAL PLAT
2. The attached easement dedication should be incorporated into this plat.
3. The reference to a typical lO-foot by lO-foot sidewalk easement should
be noted as a "Sidewalk and Utility Easement".
4. The right-of-way for Shady Grove Road should include sufficient
dimensions to locate the existing Right-of-Way (ROW), the existing
pavement, the pavement width and the proposed ROW dedication.
5. This subdivision will require sidewalk. The construction plans should
therefore reflect future sidewalk. The sidewalk will be constructed
with the development of each individual lot and should be noted as such.
In addition, a five foot utility Easement should be dedicated along all
internal street ROW to provide sufficient underground space for all
utilities. This will allow utilities to be placed in the parkway and
adjacent easement rather than under the pavement.
6. A general note should be added to the plat which will not allow future
driveway approaches to be constructed to Shady Grove Road or North
Tarrant Parkway.
7. Street lighting is the responsibility of the developer and must be
coordinated with TU Electric. The City will require proof of payment
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for the necessary street lights prior to issuing a final approval for
the public improvements.
8.
The phase line should be removed from the plat. If the construction is
to be phased, then lot 10 of block 1 should be included in phase 2 and
Castle Creek Road should stop at the north property line of lot 11. If
the development is to be phased, then the final plat should only include
one phase at a time.
9.
The "Point of Beginningll should be clearly marked on the plat.
10.
There are two lots which contain "Drainage and utility Easements". Lot
48, Block 2 and Lot 4, Block 1. These should be revised to be "utility
Easements".' In addition, the remaining drainage easement on Lot 4,
Block 1 should include more precise dimensioning such that the northern
diagonal can be accurately located.
11.
The current North Richland Hills "Flood Insurance study" (FIS) indicates
an existing Zone A floodplain in the area of the northwest corner of
this plat. The floodplain appears to encroach on Lots 4-8 of Block 1.
City Ordinance 1471 requires that this area be studied and a "Letter of
Map Revision" (LOMR) be completed prior to the issuance of building
permits. City policy also requires that a "Conditional Letter of Map
Revision" (CLOMR) be approved prior to the beginning of construction.
This procedure is promoted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) and has most recently been used with the Sunnybrook and Aegon
Additions.
12.
All references to "North Tarrant County Parkwayll should be revised to
"North Tarrant Parkway".
DRAINAGE LAYOUT
13. The sheet included in the construction plans did not include an offsite
drainage area map. A revised sheet was submitted at a later date which
did include a 1:24,000 scale map. A larger scale 1:2,400 is preferable
but does not appear to be available. Sub-area 29 indicates 46.9 acres
draining to the existing box culvert under Shady Grove Road. I have
made a visual inspection of the area and although the acreage appears
correct, the map has omitted some area. The drawing should be revised
as noted on the attached mark-up.
14.
The section of Shady Grove Road which runs north/south has not
incorporated curb inlets into the design. There is an area to the north
along Clay Hibbins which will ultimately add to the runoff accumulating
along this section of Shady Grove Road. In addition, Flume liB" is
currently shown to discharge into the corner of Shady Grove Road. The
calculations should be revised and curb inlets added as necessary. The
flume should discharge into the back of a curb inlet and the curb inlet
should be discharged from a storm drain pipe to the east.
15.
The box culvert is proposed to be enlarged and realigned to the
southwest. The water proposed to be discharged into the floodplain will
be leaving a public easement and will no longer be available for
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maintenance by the City. As the proposed earthen channel becomes filled
with sediment dropped by standing water, the City will not be able to
remove it. A portion of the Federal Regulations (Title 44, Section 60.3
paragraphs d1, c1 and b7) require that the City agree to make provisions
for maintenance of the revised floodway during the LOMR process.
The proposed earthen channel is only proposed to be graded as far as the
existing stock pond. The Design Manual requires that the runoff be
discharged into an existing ten year watercourse. A stock pond does not
qualify as a watercourse. As the stock pond becomes full, the detention
time is eliminated. This channel, floodplain, easement and watercourse
should be designed, studied, submitted and revised as appropriate to
meet all of the current regulations.
16.
Flume "A" does not appear to have an adequate curb opening to prevent
runoff from ponding out of the ROW. A portion of this runoff should be
taken underground to the channel.
DRAINAGE COMPUTATIONS
No comments.
WATER LAYOUT
17.
Lots 19, 20 and 32 appear to have only marginal fire hydrant coverage.
The hydrant layout should be revised as shown the attached mark-up.
18. A la-inch water line should be constructed along North Tarrant Parkway
as indicated on the ClP Master Water Plan.
SEWER LAYOUT
No comments.
19.
SHADY GROVE ROAD
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21.
The Drainage Area Map indicates that Lots 1-4 should drain to the north.
The curb grade for Shady Grove Road adjacent to Lots 1-4, Block 1, is 2-
3 feet higher than that for Castle Creek Court. This will require
several feet of fill on the referenced lots or the drainage will all go
to the south. This should be resolved.
The proposed pavement width is 22.5 feet. Due to the difference in
elevation, the existing pavement will all be removed during the
excavation process. A minimum of 24 feet should be reestablished for
two-way traffic. This should be revised appropriately.
Revise drawing as noted.
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(CLAY HIBBINS ROAD)
22. Previous comments pertaining to pavement width on Shady Grove Road, also
apply here.
23. Revise drawing as noted.
CASTLE CREEK ROAD
24. There is approximately 100 feet of pavement within North Tarrant Parkway
ROW which is only designed for asphalt curb. Since no additional
construction is planned in the near future for this section of North
Tarrant Parkway, all of Castle Creek Road should be constructed with
concrete curb and gutter.
25. Make other revisions as noted.
IVY LANE & CASTLE CREEK CT.
26. Dimensions should be clarified as noted.
CADDO CT. & ASHLEY CT.
27. Clarify dimensions as noted.
AMHURST CT.
28. Clarify dimensions as noted.
SEWER LINE PROFILES (Sheets 13-16)
29. Revise as noted.
DRAINAGE CHANNEL
30. This may require substantial reVlSlon depending on the LOMR study.
Public Works will therefore reserve comment pending future submittals.
CITY DETAILS (Sheets 18, 19, 22, 23)
31. Some of these details are not applicable to this project. Public Works
has requested that all engineers use the details included in the design
manual. This will save the engineer drafting time and will save City
staff review time. For this reason, all applicable City Details should
be submitted. If additional details are required which are not included
in the Design Manual, each one will be reviewed based on its on merit.
OFFSITE SEWER
32. Sheet 2/8: The individual sheets should be shadowed in on the overall
plan view, to be used as an index. There doesn't appear to be a logical
reason for the route selected between stations 21+00 and 28+00. Some
explanation or reV1Sl0n should be submitted. Stationing tick marks
should also be shown on this sheet.
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33.
Sheet 2/8: Standard Sanitary sewer easements should be obtained for the
proposed route, signed by the appropriate owner and notarized, then
submitted to the City for filing.
34.
Sheet 3/8: The City's Master Drainage Plan indicates the need for a
future drainage crossing under Davis Boulevard at approximately station
5+20. This will most likely be accomplished at the time Davis Boulevard
is widened. Due to the lack of an actual design for the future box
culverts, the sewer should be placed below elevation 620.5 between
stations 5+00 and 6+00. This should provide adequate clearance for an
appropriate size box to be installed at a later date.
35.
Sheet 3/8: Due to the State Highway Departments criteria for
participation in utility relocations, all easements adjacent to FM 1938
and North Tarrant Parkway should be conveyed to the City by seperate
document.
36.
Sheet 4/8: Public Works will reserve comment on this alignment until
further documentation substantiating the erratic alignment is submitted
or the alignment is revised to follow the existing drainage path.
37. Sheet 5/8: Reference comment #36 above.
38. Sheet 6/8: Reference comment #36 above.
39. Sheet 7/8: Refer to comment #31 regarding City Details.
GENERAL
40. All mark-ups should be returned with the next submittal.
The comments contained herein do not purport to relinquish the design engineer
of his responsibility to provide adequate, accurate, and buildable
construction plans. The City's eventual approval of the construction plans
will not signify acceptance of responsibility by the City of North Richland
Hills for the engineering in the bid documents.
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Barry LeBaron, Director of Community Development
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CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department:
Legal
~mployees who Are Called To Active
Duty In The Armed Forces -
Ordinance ~o. 1691
Council Meeting Date: 9/24/90
GN 90-138
Agenda Number:
Subject:
The attached ordinance was suggested at the Council Meeting of September 10,
1990.
In this form it will not conflict with Charter nor the Civil Service Rules and
Regulations. A person's right to rehire, his benefit accruals and other rights
are covered by the rules, the Charter and a State Statute which need not be
addressed in this ordinance.
The financial impact on the City has been lessened by requiring the use of
vacation, comp-time and holiday hours up front. We have one employee who has I
been recalled and these benefits will not be used up until after this Council I
Meeting. Hence, the effective date from September 24th forward. In order to
guard against an impossible drain on the budget, the ordinance is made
effective for six months. Before that time expires, the Council can reconsider
the problem and reenact it if the country is still faced with the emergency.
We considered allowing the employee's dependents to use the City health care
plan, but this is a waste of money because under the overall plan, the service
would be the primary coverage and our plan would only pay that portion not
covered by the primary coverage.
Every effort will be made to absorb the additional cost of this program within
the previously approved 1990-91 budget. If this is not possible, supplemental
funding will be proposed during the year.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve Ordinance No. 1691.
Source of Funds:
Bonds (GO/Rev.)
Operating Budge
Other
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Department Head Signature
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ORDIHANCE HO. 1691
WHEREAS, there are certain employees of the City of North
Richland Hills who are in the Ready Reserve with the Armed Forces
of the United States; and
WHEREAS, a national crisis exists which places those
employees in a position to be called to active duty with the Armed
Forces; and
WHEREAS, in order to maintain morale and to insure a high
quality of service from the work force of the City, it is necessary
for the City Council to inaugurate a program which diminishes the
financial impact and sacrifice of being called to active duty in
the Armed Forces.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the
City of North Richland Hills, Texas, that:
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To be eligible for participation in the benefits of this
ordinance an employee of the City must:
1. Have been an employee of the City on August 23, 1990, and
2. a member of the Ready Reserve of the Armed Services of
the United States or the National Guard on August 23,
1990. (an employee who has made a bonifide application to
be a member of the Ready Reserve prior to August 23, 1990
shall be considered to be eligible if his application is
subsequently approved), and
3. Be called to Active Duty with his Ready Reserve Unit or
individually after August 23, 1990, while such employee
is still employed by the City.
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Such eligible employee shall be entitled to receive the
following benefits from the City during the effective period of
this ordinance:
a. If the employee has more than 10 years service with the
City on August 23, 1990 that employee shall be entitled
to be paid monthly 100% of the difference between his
total base pay on the City payroll and his total pay and
allowances received from the Armed Forces for each month
of active duty;
b. If the employee has more than 5 years but less than 10
years service with the City on August 23, 1990 that
employee shall be entitled to be paid monthly 75% of the
difference between his total base pay on the City payroll
and his total pay and allowances from the Armed Forces
for each month of active duty.
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ORDINANCE NO. 1691
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c. If the employee has less than 5 years with the City on
August 23, 1990 that employee shall be entitled to be
paid monthly 50% of the difference between his total base
pay on the City payroll and his total pay and allowances
from the Armed Forces for each month of active duty.
The first monies paid to augment the military pay of any eligible
employee shall come from his unused vacation, compensatory and
holiday hours.
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Any eligible employee who is so called to active duty
shall have the option to continue participation in the City
retirement program. If said employee so elects he shall remit to
the City his monthly contribution and the City will pay its normal
contribution.
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The Director of Personnel shall augment all necessary
rules and regulation necessary to insure that the program adopted
herein is not abused and to insure that correct calculations are
made by comparing monthly leaves and earnings statements with the
employees normal base pay on the City payroll. He shall generate
all necessary forms and maintain all necessary records in order to
protect the public interest and the interest of each affected
employee.
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In order for the City Council to monitor the financial
impact of this program, this ordinance shall be in full force and
effect from its date of passage until the ____ day of March, 1991.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 24th day of September, 1990.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
Mayor
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Attorney for the City
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City of jXòrth Richland Hills
August 27, 1990
CSM: 90-023
Memo To: Rodger N. Line, City Manager
From: Ron McKinney, Personnel Director
Subject: Employees Subject to Military Recall
A list of city employees who are subject to military recall is
attached per your request. Also shown are the employees' current
salaries vs their military salaries in the event they are recalled
to active duty.
cc: Dennis Horvath, Deputy City Manager
C.A. Sanford, Asst. City Manager
(817) 281-0041 · 7301 N.E. lOOP 820 · P.O. BOX 820609 . NORTH RICHlAND HillS, TEXAS 76182-0609
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Name
Haynes, Danny
Hickman, Duane
Smith, Michael
Stephens, N.G.
Beale, Ronnie
Gomez, David
Lynn, John
Pitts, Lee
White, Ronnie
Shrader, Gerry
Joslin, Bobby
EMPLOYEES SUBJECT TO MILITARY RECALL
City Pay Military Diff./
Dept. Title ( Mo. ) ~ Mo.
Fire FF/Para. $2589 $1500 $1089
Fire Fire Lt. 2797 2200 597
Fire FF/EMT 2526 1680 846
Fire Fire Lt. 2824 2561 263
Police Pol.Ofc. 2429 1580 849
Police Pol.Ofc. 2163 1580 583
Police Captain 3543 4200 -0-
Police Sergeant 2879 2233 646
Police Sergeant 2879 1580 1299
Legal Para-Legal 1298 858 (1/2) 448
PW/Util. MW II 1365 1100 265
Total Monthly Difference: $6985
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CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: Administration
Council Meeting Date: 9/24/90
Agenda Number: GN 90-139
Subject:
Appointments to Civil Service Commission
Consistent with the City Council policy regarding appointments to boards and
commissions, nominations have been made to the Civil Service Commission as
follows:
CODCIL
PLACE
NOMINEE
EXPIRATION OF
CURRENT TERM
EXPIRATION OF
NEW TERM
Place 3
Jeff Newsom
10/1/90
10/1/93
(3 year term)
Place 4
George Pederson
10/1/90
10/1/91
(1 year term)
Place 7
Bob Roark
10/1/90
10/1/91
(1 year term)
Place 2
Alternate
Jim Keating
10/1/90
10/1/91
(1 year term)
Place 6
Alternate
14It.ecommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council make appointments to the Civil
Service Commission.
Arfan Jabri
10/1/90
10/1/91
(1 year term)
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Source of Funds:
, Bonds (GO/Rev.)
. Operating Budget
Ot r
Finance Review
Acct. Number
Sufficient Funds Available
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CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department:
Finance
Council Meeting Date:
9/24/90
Subject:
Investment Policy - Amendment 1
Agenda Number: GN 90-140
North Richland Hill's City Council adopted the investment policy in
September, 1989. The policy requires an annual review to determine if the
policy is current with Texas legislative changes, City Council investment
philosophy, and City staffing. Because of the recent action to authorize
TEXPOOL (Resolution 90-04 and GN 90-18) the policy needs to be updated to
include this investment instrument.
TEXPOOL has proven to be an excellent investment choice. The yields have
consistently been higher than those which could have been obtained by
individual cities and the degree of liquidity is unsurpassed.
Recommendation:
It is the staff's recommendation that the attached amendment to the
Investment Policy be adopted.
Finance Review
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'Sufficient Funds Av
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AMENDMENT 1
Acceptable investment instruments shall include participation in TEXPOOL
(Texas Local Government Investment Pool) as authorized by GN 90-18 and
Resolution 90-04 dated 1/23/90 and allowed by Senate Bill 1340. TEXPOOL, a
public funds investment pool created by the Treasurer of the State of Texas
acting by and through the Texas Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company, is
empowered to invest funds and act as custodian of investments purchased with
local investment funds.
TEXPOOL is not considered to be a broker or a dealer. It is an investment
cooperative created by the Texas Legislature for the purpose of obtaining the
direct services of the Federal Reserve Banking System and to more efficiently
manage public funds. The City may invest up to 100% of its investable funds
in TEXPOOL regardless of fund type (General Operating Fund, Debt Service
Fund, or Reserve Fund).
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CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
INVESTMENT POLICY
SEPTEMBER 25, 1989
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Introduction and Objectives...........................4
Delegation and Restriction of Investment ~uthority....1
Investment Committee................
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Acceptable Investment Instruments....
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Diversification................. .
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A. Securities Dealers and Banks... ...............6
8. Investment Type.. ............ ................8
~. Fund Type..........................................8
S a f eke e pill g. . . . . . . .
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Collateral ization. .
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Investment Reporting..............
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Prudence and Ethical Standards....
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Investment Bid Form...........
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Authorized Securities Dealers.
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D. Pr imary Dealers...................................... 19
E. PSA Master Repurchase Agreement..................... .20
F. Public Funds Investment Act of 1987................. .26
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.. A pub 1 i C 0 f fie e i 8 a pub 1 i c t r u st. "
Charles Sumner. J872
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If a public office is a public trust. then the trust must be
administered properly. Public funds arc acquired by governments
lar~ely throuRh involuntary payments, particularly through
taxation. In a modern democratic society, public officials are
obligated to manage these funds in a disciplined manner.
In most cases, laws govern the investment process. Laws alone,
however. cannot compel public officials to a series of actions
that assure the µublic's best interests. The actions of public
officials responsible for investing public funds must be guided
by knowled~e, skills. systems. policies, procedures and
confidence that can be described only as professional discipline.
It is the policy of the City of North Richland Hills that, giving
due regard to safety and risk of investments, all available funds
s h a 11 b e i n v est e din con for man c e ~'J i t h the s e 1 e gal ~ n d
administrative guidelines, and, to the maximum extent possible,
at the highest rates obtainablo at the time of the investment.
Effective cash management is recognized as essential to good
.fi~cal management. :\n aggressive cash management and investment
policy will be pursueå to"take advantage of investment interest
as :1 V i a b 1 e (1 n d fa ate ria 1 rev en u e t () :)] lop era tin g Ll n d cap ita 1
funds. Earnings from investments will be used in a manner that
will best ~erve the inter'cst of the City of North Richland
Hills.
The City's portfolio shal] be designed and managed in a manner
responsive to the public trust and consistent with state and
local law.
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The purpose of the .investment policy in the City of North
Richland Hills shall be to have all available funds invested to
the maximum extent possible at the highest possible rates
obtainable at the time of investment in conformance with the
legal and administrative guidal incs oatl.i;1~d h~rein.
The investments shall be consistent with state and local law and
s h a 1] b c mad e .i 11 a <.: cor d \\1 i t h the follow i n gob j e c t i v e s :
- security of investments and City funds is the primary
ohjectiv~.
- preservation of capital and protection of principal.
.- m a i n ten an ceo f s u f f i c i en t 1 i qui d i t Y tom e e top era tin g nee d s .
- maximizatjon of return of the portfolio.
- diversification of investmcnt~ to avoid unreasonable or avoidable
risks.
Cas h man a f~ P men tis the pro c e S S 0 f man a gill g m 0 n i e sin 0 r d e r i n ens u r e
maximum cash availability and maximum yield on short-term
invastrnents of idle cash. ~n aggressive cash management program and
investment policy will be pursued by the Finance Director to take
advantage of investment interest as a viable and material revenue to
all operating 3nd capital funds. The City IS portfolio shall be
designed and managed in a manner responsive to the public trust.
Earnings from investments will be used in a manner that will best
serve the interests of the City of North Richland Hills.
The City is required under the Public Funds Investment Act of 1987,
Section 5, to adopt a formal written Investment Policy. The
policy adopted in September 1987 has been refined by this amended
investment policy and is updated with the new State requirements.
II. DELEGATION AND RESTRICTION OF INVESTMENT AUTHORITY
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This investment policy and the outlining of investment practices
and authorities is compiled in accordance with state legislation,
Article 4413 (34c) which requires the adoption of rules governing
investment and designation of an investment officer.
The City Manager and the Finance Director are the City IS
investment officers as stated in City Ordinance # 1335 and
approved by City Council on January 13. 1986 (Appendix ".4").
Responsibility and authority for daily investment
transactions and cash management reside with the City
Finance Director. The Finance Director is also responsible
[ 0 r (-' 0 n s j d e r .i n g the qua.1 i t Y and cap a lJ i 1 i t Y 0 f s t a f f
invol\.~ed in investment management and procedures. All
participants in the Investment process ~hall seek to act
t' e s p 0 n sib 1 y :~ S r u s t 0 d i a 11 S 0 f pub 1 i c t r u st.
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There ~ha]l be establjstlcd un investment committee to assist in
moni.toring the pet"fot"mance and structure of the City's portfolio and
tOn p pro v e 0 fin v est men t s \'.1 i t h mat u r i tie S 0 v e r t ~'l 0 Y e u r S . )f e D1 b e r s
of t.his committee should i.nclude the Director of Finance (as
C h a .i r man .). the Ass i s tan t r.i n a nee D ire c tor. S {~ n j 0 r f\ ceo 11 n tan t. and
the City Budget Officer. The committee shall meet no less than
qua r t c r .1 y tor e vie w the 1 n v (~ s t men t p 0 r t f 0 1 i 0 0 f the C i t y and a t
such other times as necessary to approve investments in excess of
two years in maturity.
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Obligations of the United States or its agencies and
instrumentalities.
- Direct obligations of the State of Texas or its agencies.
.- 0 the rob I i gat ion S, the p r i n c i pal 0 fan din t ere s ton \" h i c h are
unconditionally guaranteed or insured by the State of Texas or
the United States.
- Certificates of deposit issued by state and national banks
domiciled in the State of Texas and collateralized or
fully insured hy FDIC or US Government securities.
- Direct repurchase agreements having a defined termination
date. and secured by the US Government or federal a~cncy
securities.
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Effective August 27, 1989. Senate Bill 1342 amends the Public
Funds Investment Act of 1987, Section 2, Authorized Investments.
Added to the list of acceptable investment instruments are:
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(1) prime domestic bankers' acceptances
(2) commercial paper with~a stated maturity of 270 days or less
from the date of its issuance that either:
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a) is rated not less than A-I. P-l. or the equivalent by at
least two nationally recognized credit rating agencies: or
b) is rated at least A-l. P-l or the equivalent by at least
one nationally recognized credit rating agency and is
fully secured by an irrevocable letter of credit issued by
a bank organized and existing under laws of the United
States or any state thereof.
Senate Bill 1340 allowing Investment Pools will also become
effective August 27, 1989. This bill amends three prior statutes
to authorize municipalities and other political subdivisions of
the State of Texas to invest their public funds jointly through
investment pools. A decision to participate in an investment
pool requires a Participation or Interlocal Agreement to be
executed with the State or Interlocal authority ~esponsible for
the investment pool. This agreement will specifii. tne
Participant's authorized representative and the standard delivery
instructions for fund transfers and information reports.
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The investment maturity schedule shall correspond with the City's
projected cash flow needs. The minimum maturity on any
investment shall be one day (overnight). ~aturities will be
staggered to meet liquidity and operating requirements.
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In order to enhance total yield and fulfill the objectives of
this policy, the investment profile will be directed towards an
active versus a passive portfolio. Safety of principal .is the
foremost objective of this investment policy. Each investment
transaction shall seek to avojd capital losses from security
defaults or erosion of market value.
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The City will practice competitive bidding by telephone when
purchasing an investment to help strengthen the investment
process. All investments will be competitively bid via
telephone solicatation and placed with vendors guaranteeing the
highest rate of return. The right is reserved to reject the most
financially favorable bid if it is potentially disruptive to the
investment strategy of the City. The bids J~eceived for each
investment will be documented on the INVESTMENT BID FORM (See
Appendix "Bn). A minimum of three bids will be required for each
investment purchased.
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Actnal risk of default shall be minimized by adequate
collateralization. Market risk shall be minimized by
diversification. Diversifjcation shall be directed towards
investment instruments, fund types and security dealers.
v. DIVERSIFICATION
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Competitive bidding of all investments among securities dealers
will assure divcrsificatiQn of funds and investments. The City
shall seek to conduct its investment transactions ~'1ith several
competin~, reputable jnvcstment security dealers and brokers to
protect principal while achieving full ~dvantagc of the market.
To assure diversification of financial institutions, business
involving two party transactions (i.e. repurchase agreements,
BA'a, and Commercial Paper) with anyone investment broker should
be limited to thirty percent (30%) of PAR value of the total
portfolio [or any reporting period. In this way, a bankruptcy,
receivership or legal action would not immobilize the City's
ability to meet payroll or other expenses.
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It is the policy of the City to purchase securities only from
those institutions on the ~ity's approved list of broker/dealers
and banks. All securities dealers must be registered and
certified with the Texas State Securities Commission, ~ational
Association of Security Dealers (NASD) and Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC).
The Investment Committee ~hall evaluate the financial
institutions' and broker/dealers' soundness to the ~xtent they
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consider necessary. Investigation may include review of rating
agency reports, review of call reports, and analysis of
management. profitability, capitalization. and asset quality.
Financial institutions and broker/dealers with whom the City
wishes to conduct business shall provide the financial data
requested by the City. The investment committee shall review the
information and decide on the soundness of a financial-
institution or broker/dealer before adding the institution to the
list of those with whom the City does business.
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An institution must be approved by the Investment Committee and
added to the approved list before any business can be transacted
with the City. The investment committee shall also be able to
limit the number of authorized securities dealers/banks dOing
business with the City as required.
A current list of these 3ecurities dealers is includeå in
Appendix "C". This list may be revised as the City.s
investment needs change.
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~ll banks will be Federal Reserve member banks approved by the
Investment Committee. No investments will be placed with savings
and loan institutions.
R~~Y~£hª~~_ßg££~~~lll~ will be done Qll!~ with primary dealers.
See Appendix "D" for a listing of institutions included on the
the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's list of primary government
securities dealers. The master repurchase agreement of the Public
Securities Association (PSA) shall be executed between the City
and any primary dealer with which the City transacts repose A
sample PSA agreement with addendum is shown in Appendix "E".
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Regardless of reporting status, all securities purchased shall
require same day delivery (on settlement date) to the City or its
third party accotlnts on a.DVP (delivery versus payment) Ilasis.
By so doing, City funds are not released until the City has
received, through the Federal Reserve wire. the securities
purchased.
It is the policy of the City to diversify its investment
portfolio so that reliance on anyone issuer or broker
will not place an undue financial burden on the City.
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Texas statutes authorize deposjtories and define allowable
investment programs for municipal governments. The Texas City
Depository Act (Article 2559-2599a, V.A.T.C.S. )and the Public
Funds Investment Act of 1987 (Article 842a-2, V.A.T.C.S.) are
the primary legal influences upon City investment practices.
It is the policy of the City to purchase only obligations of the
United States government and its agencies, fully collateralized
direct repurchase agreements secured by obligations of the u.s.
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Government and its agencies, and certificates of deposit in
financial institutions meeting the City's standards for
ere d i t t'l 0 r t h i n e s s . Mar k e t r i s k s h all b e m i n i m i zed b y
diversification of investment types. The follotITing1 :mits. by
instrument, are established for the City's total portfolio and
l~il1 be implemented within six months after adoption of this
revised investment policy.
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Repurchase Agreements. 0.0.0... 0..0.0
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Certificates of Deposit. o. 00..000...
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tJ 0 S 0 Treasury Notes /Bonds /Bi 11 s. . . . .
· · . . 0 100%
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U 0 S. Age n c i e S 0 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . 0
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To allow (~fficient ~nd effective placement of proceeds from bond
sales, the limit on repurchase agreements may be exceeded for a
maximum of five days following the receipt of hond proceeds.
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State statutory provisions authorize specific investment
instruments as categorized by three major fund types: (1) General
operating fund, (2) Debt Service fund,
and (3) Reserve fund (Chapter 8, Article 836, VoA.ToC.So).
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Investments shall reflect the objective of the fund for which
they are made. In a pooled cash situation the proportional
inv~stments shall reflect .the fund type ratio of the pool. This
differentiation between funds is appropriate because of the
o b j e c t i ve s, rat f~ 0 f r e t urn r e qui rem e n t san d r i s k t ole ran ceo f
each fund type. Within the objectives of maximization on
investment volume and rate of return, the objectives of the funds
must be insured.
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The objectives of each fund are based on purchasing power
required by the fund, safety of principal. desired rate of return
on invest.ment, and long term stability requirements. The longer
the maturity of the securities. the ~reater the price volatility.
Therefore, it is the City'~ policy to concentrate its investment
portfolio in shorter term securities in order to limit principal
risk caused by changes in interest rates. Maturity gtlidelines
by fund are as follows:
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(1) General Operating Funds
The weighted average days to maturity for the overall City
portfolio must be less than 365 days, except for permanent
fund balances. The Investment Committee will monitor the
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maturity level and make chang-es as appropriate.
(2) Reserve Fund
The investments of the Reserve fund shall have a weighted
average days to maturity of 5 years or less.
(3) Debt Service Funds
~o investment of a debt servic~ fund shall have a maturity
exceeding the next principal and interest payment date.
unless the account is fully funded. If fUlly funded,
investments can be made to the next unfunded date.
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The laws of the State of Texas and prudent "treasury management
require that all purchased securities shall be held in
safekeeping by either the City, a City account in a third party
financial institution or the City's safekeeping account in its
designated depository bank or in a Federal Reserve Bank, except
for certificates of deposit that have FDIC insurance provided.
For certificates of deposit with FDIC insurance the City will
hold the deposit receipt.
Transfers of securities in safekeeping shall be processed with
written confirmations. The confirmations will be used fo~
documentation and retention purposes. One of the City's
designated investment officers must approve release of collateral
prior to its removal from the safekeeping account.
It is the policy of the City that all securities rendered fo~
payment will be sent "delivery verses payment" (DVP) through the
Fede~al Reserve System. By so doing, City funds are not released
until the City has received. through the Federal Reserve wire.
the securities purchased.
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COLLATERALIZATION
Consistent with the requirements of State law, it is the policy
of the City to require full collateralization of all City
investments other than obligations of the U.S. Government and its
agencies.
The City considers repurchase agreements as simultaneous sales
and purchases of securities rather than as collateralized loans.
However, ~ecur.ities underlying repurchase agreements are referred
to as "collateral" for the purpase of this policy.
Certificates of deposit plus accrued interest up to $100,000 per
bank do not need to be collateralized pursuant to this policy as
long as FDIC insurance is provided. According to the Public Funds
Investment Act of 1987. Section 2(5), the City may invest in
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Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).
Acceptable forms of collateral include:
(1) U.S. bonds and Treasury notes.
(2) Certificates of indebtedness of the u.s. Government.
(3) Other evidences of indcb1.edness of the U.S. Government which
are guaranteed as to principal and interest by the U.S.
Government.
(4) Texas State bonds.
(5) Bonds of Texas counties. cities, school districts and road
districts.
(6) Bonds issued under the Federal Farm Loan Act.
(7) Securities eligible for discount at the Federal Reserve Banks
or Federal Home Loan Banks.
(8) Evidences of indebtedness of the Board of Regents of Texas.
(9) Notes and bonds secured by mortgages issued by the Federal
Housing Administration.
Collateral is valued at current Jnarket value plus interest
accrued through the date of the valuation. Repurchase agreement
collateral must be maintained at the following levels with
respect to repurchase agreement par value plus accrued interest:
u.s. Treasury
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Other
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maturity of over 5 years must be approved by the investment
committee in writing before the transaction is initiated.
Collateralized investments often require substitution of
collateral. Any broker or financial institution requesting
substitution must contact the Finance Director. or in his absence
any member of the investment committee, for approval and
settlement. The substituted collateral's value will be calculated
and the substitution approved if its value is equal to or greater
than the original collateralization level.
The Finance Director. or his/her designee, must give immediate
notification of the decision to the bank or third party holding
the collateral. Substitution is allowable for all transactions,
but should be limited, if possible, to minimize potential
administrative problems and transfer expense. The Finance
Director may Jimit substitution and assess appropriate fees if
substitution becomes 0xcessive or abusiv~.
Collateral shall be audited at least annually by the City's
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time during normal business hours of the safekeeping party.
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The financial institutions with whom the City invests and/or
m a i n t a ins 0 t h ~ r (1 e p 0 S 1 t s s h a 11 pro v ide, a s r e que s t c d b y the C i t Y ,
a listing of the City's certificates of deposit and other
de p 0 S .i t S (1 t the .i 11 S tit uti 0 n and a 1 i s tin ~ 0 f C 0 11 ate r alp 1 e d g e d
to the City marked to current market prices. The listing shall
include total pledged securities with the followin~:
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Current market value
Maturity date
Moody's or Standard & Poor's rating (both if available)
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Under state law, Article 2560. Section (d) (V.A.T.C.S.)
substitution and release of collateral must be approved by the
governing body. City of North Richland Hills Ordinance # 1335
Section (3) delegates the investment officers overall
responsibilities to insure that investment objectives are
accomplished and, therefore, the authority to release and
substitute collateral as deemed necessary and reasonable within
the guidelines of this policy.
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Article 4413 (34c), section 4. V.A.T.C.S.. requires the City's
"Investment Officer to prepare a written report concerning the
investment transactions for the preceding year and describing in
detail the investment position as of the date of the report."
City Ordinance #1335 section (4) also requires an annual report
be presented to the goverRing body. An annual review of the
investment policy will be conducted to determine if the
policy is current with Texas Legislative changes. City Council
investment philosophy, and staffing required to maintain adequate
investment control.
The Finance Director will prepare for the City Council at year
end an annual report consisting of information for evaluating
investment portfolio p~rformance. ^ quarterly report will also
be prepared and will include the following information:
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- rate of return.
- diversification of funds.
- total sales, maturities, and purchases.
accrued interest.
This quarterly report should be used alon~ with the annual report
to fully evaluate and explain trends. The annual report will
show on a fiscal year basis the results of the overall investment
strategy.
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The ~tandard of prucicncc used by the City of ~orth Richland Hills
shall be the "prudent person rule" and shall be applied in the
{~ 0 n t ex t 0 f man a IT i n ~ t he 0 v era 11 po r t f 0 11 0 . The prudent per s on
rule is restated below:
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selling, and managing property for any trust heretofore or
hereafter created, the City of North Richland Hills will exercise
the judgment and care under the circumstances then prevailing
which persons of prudence, discretion and intelligence exercise
in ïegard to the permanent disposition of their funds.
considering the probable income as well as the probable safety of
their capital.
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It is the City's policy 1~hat Investment Officers perform their
duties in accordance with the policies and procedures set forth
in this manual. Investment Officers acting in good faith and in
accordance with these policies and procedures shall be relieved
of personal liability.
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yield from investing tax-exempt General Obligation and Utility
Bond proceeds and debt service funds. These new arbitrage rebate
provisions require that the City compute earnings on investments
from each issue of bonds on a periodic basis to determine if a
rebate is required. To determine the City's arbitrage position,
the City is required to calculate the actual yield earned on the
investment of the funds and compare it to the yield that would
have been earned if the funds had been invested at a rate equal
to the yield on the bonds sold by the City. The rebate
provisions state that periodically (not less than once every five
years, and not later than sixty days after maturity of the
bonds), the City is required to pay the U.S. Treasury a rebate of
any excess earnings. These restrictions require extreme
precision in the monitoring and recordkeeping of investments,
particularly in computing yields to ensure compliance. Failure
to comply can dictate that the bonds become taxable,
retroactively from the date of issuance.
The City's investment position relative to the new arbitrage
restrictions is to continue pursuing the maximum yield on
applicable investments while ensuring t.he safety of
capital and liquidity. It is a-fiscally sound position
to continue maximization of yield and to rebate excess
earnings, if necessary.
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The Texas City Depository Act, Article 2559 through 2566a,
prescribes procedures for selection of a city depository
rlesignating that both general-law and home-rule cities are
"authorized to receive applications (as depository) for the
custody of city f\lnds from any banking corporation, ~ssociation,
or individual banker doing business within the city." This
clause indicates that cities are not required to designate one
central depository.
The City of North Richland Hills will. through a request for
proposals process, designate one or more banks as its primary
depository. This centralization is designed to maximize
investment capabilities and minimize banking cost. The
depository designation does not limit investment activity to one
financial institution.
The consideration the City of North Richland Hills will use to
consummate a banking services contract will include:
- Full service capabilities.
.- Submission of financial statements and availability schedules.
-- Collateralization of the total City funds on deposit in the
bank.
- Statement of staff experience and equal opportunity employment
practices.
- Cost of banking services.
Obtaining competitive proposals on the City's depository
specifications will be the responsibility of the Finance
Dir~ctor. Selection of the depository shall be based on the
institution's offering the most favorable terms and c:onditions
for the handling of City funds (Article 2560, V.A.T.C.S.) and the
services available to the.City.
State law permits a contract period up to three years. The
City's contract shall not exceed these 3 years with annual
performance reviews by the Investment Committee. Special banking
needs may be contracted for by the City outside this policy if
approved by the Finance Director. If a depository does not meet
the City's requirements in the banking services
contract. the bank will be required to meet the requirements
within six months or lose the depository contract.
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Department:
Finance
Subject:
Pròposed Write-Off Delinquent Personal
Property Tax Accounts
Council Meeting Date:
Agenda Number: GN 90-141
9/24/90
Mr. Wayne Rohne (Ci ty' s Tax Attorney) is recommending cancellation of
delinquent tax accounts. This request is made either because his office is
unable to locate the taxpayers, court costs are more than the tax or because
the corporate charter was forfeited through bankruptcy or voluntary
liquidation.
Recommendation:
The staff recommends that the attached delinquent tax accounts be canceled
from the tax roll.
Finance Review
Source of Funds: Acct. Number
Bonds (GO/Rev.) Sufficient Funds Available
Operating Budget
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I- HENSLEIGH, R . H . 1985 25.80 COURT COST MORE THAN TAX
08516367 1986 25.80
I POU, HULME 1988 32.99 CHARTER FORFEITED
09550097
I PHOTOMAX INC 1984 266.40 CHARTER FORFEITED
08965951 1985 277.00 STATUTE OF LIM.
I FRANCHISE BROKERAGE 1985 27.42 UNABLE TO LOCATE
09186840
I H.R. MC BRIDE 1984 5 .18 STATUTE OF LIM
08966079 COURT COST MORE THAN TAX
I RICK HAMLIN 1985 6.37 UNABLE TO LOCATE
09188568 1986 6.37 COURT COST MORE THAN TAX
JAMES FORD 1984 8.63 UNABLE TO LOCATE
I 08971374 1985 10.05
1986 20.10
I- SANDI TAYLOR 1985 15.41 CHARTER FORFEITED
09187464
I GREEN, WILLIAM W. 0 R . 1985 7.20 COURT COST MORE THAN TAX
09200118
KYLE MORRISON 1985 3.99 UNABLE TO LOCATE
I 08021597 1986 15.87
REX MEEKS 1985 79.78 UNABLE TO LOCATE
I 09097562 1986 76.58
ROBERT E. LEE 1983 60.00 STATUTE OF LIM.
I 08987564
KENTRON ENGINEERING SALES1984 51.75 S TA T UTE OF LIM
09037101
I HANKE, RICHARD 1985 32.67 UNABLE TO LOCATE
09009965
I MARSHALL CARPENTER 1983 44.21 COURT COST MORE THAN TAX
08019444 1984 28.26 UNABLE TO LOCATE
1985 27.44
I RUSSELL AVIATION 1984 75.45 STATUTE OF LIM. ~
fa 08512736
DAVID RUSSELL 1985 72.94 UNABLE TO LOCATE
09158863
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08022658
STICKER STORE 1985 18.43 UNABLE TO LOCATE
09188932
I LINDA VAUGHAN 1985 17.25 UNABLE TO LOCATE
09189130 1986 17.25
I 1987 21.27
TRINITY PIPER INC 1984 91.43 UNABLE TO LOCATE
I 08970599 1985 88.78 STATUTE OF LIM.
1986 86.10
TRINITY PIPER INC 1984 57.06 UNABLE TO LOCATE
I 08511772 STATUTE OF LIM.
IRENE R. TAYLOR 1985 39.75 UNABLE TO LOCATE
I 08022666
ALAN L. GRONEMEYER 1984 16.91 COURT COST MORE THAN TAX
I 08964017 1986 18.09 STATUTE OF L I r~ .
B.C. GREGSON 1985 37.75 COURT COST MORE THAN TAX
08020418
Ie TOr1MY FLEMMING 1985 50.97 UNA B LET 0 . L 0 C A I E -.-... . . --
08461058
I RICHARD ESPAZIDO 1985 73.03 CHARTER FORFEITED
09187812 STATUTE OF LIM.
MID-CITIES POOLS
I KATHERINE WENZLAU 1986 49.75 CHARTER FORFEITED
08159122
B & P TEJAS TRAVEL
I EDMOND, JEANNE 1985 9.31 CHARTER FORFEITED
09187928
I N T D INC
JOSHUA DRAKE 1985 41.88 UNABLE TO LOCATE
09097546 1986 39.83
I KELLY CRAYTON 1985 13.58 UNABLE TO LO<:ATE
09158545
I JEFFRY W. COWAN 1985 38.19 COURT COST MORE THAN TAX
09207953 STATUTE OF LIM
I JAr~ES BRONNIE 1982 12 . 7 1 UNABLE TO LOCATE
08019258 1983 36.22
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Administration
Council Meeting Date: 9/24/90
AgendaNumber:GN 90-142
Appointments to Teen Court Advisorv Board
Consistent with the City Council policy regarding appointments to boards and
commissions, nominations have been made to the Teen Court Advisory Board as
follows:
COUNCIL
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NOMINEE EXPIRATION OF EXPIRATION OF
CURRENT TERM NEW TERM
Randy Brown Vacant 10/1/91
( 1 year term)
Bob Miller 10/1/90 10/1/92
Cindy Martin 10/1/90 10/1/92
Ben Shilcutt 10/1/90 10/1/92
Place 1
Place 2
Place 4
Place 6
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council make appointments to the Teen Court
Advisory Board.
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FundinQ:
It is proposed that funding of the equipment discussed above be accomplished
by encumbering a portion of the projected increase in Fund Balance during
Fiscal Year 1989/90 and reappropriating these funds in Fiscal Year 1990/91.
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It is recommended that City Council encumber $17,000 and reappropriate these
funds in Fiscal Year 1990/91 for the purchase of bomb disposal equipment.
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Fire Department
Purchase ot Explos1ve ueV1ces
Safety Equipment
Council Meeting Date: 9/24/90
Agenda Number: PU 90-40
North Richland Hills I Fire Lieutenant Don Andrews is a fully trained and
qualified Explosives Handling Technician. At the present time he is called
upon on a surprisingly frequent basis to evaluate and disarm suspected
explosive devices with virtually no analytical or protective equipment.
An evaluation has been made of the total amount of protective devices that
would useful in helping to protect Lieutenant Andrews in this work. In order
to fully equip him for this purpose, equipment costing over $80,000 would be
required. However, there are two items costing a total of approximately
$17,000 that are essential to provide basic protection, which are as follows:
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Bomb disposal suit with communication system
Portable x-ray machine with developer
Miscellaneous hand tools and equipment
TOTAL
$10,145
5,290
1,565
$17,000
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Administration Council Meeting Date: 9/24/90
Sale of City Property - Lot lR, Block C,
Smithfield Addition Agenda Number: PU 90-41
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On August 27, 1990 the City Council was briefed on our desire to provide
permanent access to the Smithfield Cemetery through City owned property located
directly to the west of the Smithfield Masonic Lodge. The Council directed
that the property be advertised for sale and that subj ect property be
encumbered by a permanent 20 foot ingress/egress easement in favor of the
Smithfield Cemetery Association. The property was advertised and bids were
taken on September 19, 1990. We received one bid from the Smithfield Masonic
Lodge of no cash but a $1,500 credit for surveying services. (See attached bid
sheet). Although the City will receive no cash the property will be put back
on the tax roll and the City will be relieved of any required mowing.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the sale and transfer of the
above property to Smithfield Masonic Lodge and all fees and closing costs to
be paid by the Smithfield Masonic Lodge.
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BID SHEET
The property being bid upon is described as follows:
IIAll of Lot lR, Block C, Smithfield Addition, North
Richland Hills, Tarrant County, Texas as shown by plat
approved by the City Council on July 27, 1987, burdened
with the following easements:
(1) a ten foot utility easement shown on said
plat; and
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a twenty foot easement for ingress and egress
in favor of the Smithfield Cemetery
Association described as follows:
Beginning at a point in the North lot line 15
feet from the NE corner of said Lot lR; thence
along the north lot line a distance of 20 feet
to a point; thence south a distance of 10·0
feet to a point in the south lot line 35 feet.
west of the southeast corner of said Lot l-R;
thence east a distance of 20 feet to a point
in the south lot line 15 feet west of the
southeast corner of said Lot l-R¡ thence north
a distance of 100 feet to the point of
beginning.
I bid $ 1 ,5QO~OO *see below for the above described real
property. I understand that if I am the successful high bidder
that the City of North Richland Hills, Texas will convey the above
described property to me by special Warranty Deed upon payment in
cash of the amount bid. I further understand that the City has the
right to reject all bids.
Date: 9-19-90
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Smi. hfi~ldMasoni~ Lodge 11455
James' Mendenhall, W..M.
P. O. B.ox 821413, Fort Worth, Texas. 76182-1413'
Address
(a17) 656~·2311
Phone Numl)~r
, A total sum of $1~500.00 being, all the.. ne.cessary Land Surveying services for
s~;~h_ transaction, valued at $1,500.00 (no cash transfer).
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Budget
Council Meeting Date: 9/24/90
Subject: Authorization to Reappropriate Funds to Purchase Agenda Number: PU 90-42
Computer Hardware.
Several departments have indicated that a savings in expenditures
will be realized in the current fiscal year. These departments
have requested that their savings be reappropriated for the
purchase of computer hardware.
Estimated
Department Cost
Court $ 3,700
01-40-04-6500
Fire
01-90-05-6500 2,600
02-25-01-6500 2,600
Management Services 600
06-01-03-6500
Personnel 2,300
08-03-00-6500
Finance
13-00-95-6500 2,500
02-09-86-6500 4,000
Parks 4,500
07-01-00-6500
Library 3,800
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TOTAL $26,600
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Following is a detail of the equipment requested with a brief
description and estimated cost:
Description
Personal computer and printer
for Teen Court Coordinator.
Two personal computers with
printers for the new Fire
Inspection activity.
Personal computer printer for
Equipment Services activity.
Personal computer and printer
for new Insurance Clerk.
Two personal computers and one
printer for Accounting Clerk
and Asst. Finance Director.
Personal computer and printer
for Recreation Staff.
Personal computer and printer
for Director's Secretary.
As the total amount requisitioned is in excess of $5,000, formal
bids must be solicited. If approved, these items will be solicited
for bid along with the computer equipment approved in the Fiscal
Year 1990/91 Operating Budget.
Finance Review
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Bonds (GO/Rev.) Sufficient Funds Availab~le
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Funding:
Funding of the above may be accomplished by encumbering the savings
in current year expenditures and reappropriating the funds in
Fiscal Year 1990/91.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that eity Council consider encumbering the
current year savings in expenditures and reappropriating the funds
in Fiscal Year 1990/91. Noted below are the proposed expenditures
by fund:
General Fund
$10,100
utility Fund
2,600
Management Services Fund 600
Park & Library Fund 4,500
Insurance Fund 2,300
utility eIP Fund 4,000
General eIP Fund 2,500
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.epartment: Budget ~ Council Meeting Date: 9/24/90
Subject: Award of Bid to *Lind Paper Company for Annual Paper Agenda Number: PU 90-43
Supply Contract.
The Management Services Department purchases paper products for use
in City facilities. In order to obtain the products required at the
lowest price, staff solicited formal bids for an annual contract.
The formal bid requested each vendor provide the annual cost for a
detail listing of products using estimated quantities as provided.
The products included towels, bathroom tissue and can liners.
The bids were received and opened on September 12th. Following is
a summary of the estimated annual costs as discussed above:
HIS Janitorial
*Lind Paper Co.
L & D Supply
Wender Environmental
Metro Chemical
Airwick Northeast Texas
Bechtel Chemical
$14,313
10,531
10,294
Incomplete Bid
Incomplete Bid
No Bid
No Bid
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The L & D Supply bid is not recommended as the products offered do
not conform to the specifications.
Recommendation:
It is recommended City Council award the annual bid to *Lind Paper
Co. for paper products for the period commencing October 1', 1990
and ending September 30, 1991.
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epartment:
1311~gøt'
Council Meeting Date: 9/24/90
Extension of Uniform Cleaning Services with *Richland
Cleaners for an Additional Year.
Agenda Number:..ElI. QO-44
During March 1990, the staff solicited formal bids for the annual
uniform cleaning service contract. City Council awarded the
contract to Richland Cleaners for the period commencing
April 1, 1990 and ending September 30, 1990.
The vendor, Richland Cleaners, has offered to extend the terms of
the. contract for an additional year. state purchasing laws allow
municipalities to extend contracts of this nature for a maximum of
two years. The City has received excellent uniform cleaning
services from Richland Cleaners over the past six months.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that City Council extend the contract for uniform
cleaning services with Richland Cleaners until September 30, 1991.
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epartment:
Budget
. Council Meeting Date: 9/24/90
AY~T~ nf R;~ ~n *n;~k ~m;th, Tn~. for Annual Automotive
Parts and Supplies Contract.
Agenda Number: ---..E..U gO-4 E)
The Management Services Fund purchases automotive parts and
supplies for repair and maintenance of City vehicles. In order to
obtain the products required at the lowest price, staff solicited
formal bids for an annual contract.
The formal bid requested each vendor provide a percentage discount
from the "Manufacturer's Jobber Price" on various products. The
products include brakes, filters, shocks, wipers, batteries, etc.
The "Manufacturer's Jobber Price" is a standard price list which
may be easily obtained and reviewed by staff for accuracy in
billing.
The bids were received and opened on September 12th. Following is
a summary of the results:
Big A Auto Parts
Jobber Price plus 0 - 15%
*Dick Smith, Inc.
Jobber Price less 3 - 26%
Recommendation:
It is recommended City Council award the annual contract for
automotive supplies to *Dick Smith, Inc. for the period commencing
October 1, 1990 and ending September 30, 1991.
Finance Review
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Operating Budget
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partment: BudS?;et ". Council Meeting Date: 9/24/90
Cancellation of contract with Riggs First Line Equipment
Subject: and award of bid to Casco t Inc. for air compressor Agenda Number: PU 90-46
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On July 23, 1990, City Council approved the purchase of an air
compressor and awarded the bid to Riggs First Line Equipment as
recommended by staff. The recommendation was based on the vendor's
written statement that the compressor offered did not vary from the
City's bid specifications. This was not accurate.
Upon delivery, the air compressor was not accepted from the freight
company as it was obvious to Fire Department personnel that it did
not meet specifications. At this time, it is recommended the
contract for purchase of an air compressor with Riggs First Line
Equipment be cancelled, and awarded to the next lowest bidder.
Casco Inc., the next lowest bidder, has agreed to honor their bid
price of $21,750.
Recommendation:
It is recommended City Council cancel· the contract with Riggs First
Line Equipment for the purchase of an air compressor, award the bid
to Casco Inc. in the amount of $21,750, and transfer $1,318 from
the City Council's Reserve for Contingency to the Fire Department.
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I ADepartment: Administration
~.. Award of Bid on Watauga Road Med1an
Subject: Irrigation and Landscaping (Tabled at the
August 27th Meeting)
Council Meeting Date: 9/24/90
Agenda Number: PW 90-41
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Information on this subject will be distributed at the Council meeting Monday
night.
Source of Funds:
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Operating Budget
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INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
No. I R 90-94
Date: September 24, 1990
Su~ect: Beautification Commission Alternate Landscape Proposal
The city Council tabled consideration of bids for the irrigation
and landscaping of the Watauga Road median at the August 27, 1990
meeting. Councilwoman Linda Spurlock requested the Beautification
Commission be given 30 days in which to provide an alternative
landscape plan for Council consideration. Ms. Jane Dunkelberg, of
the Beautification Commission, will present the alternative
landscape proposal.
The Beautification Commission's plan, in summary, recommends a
reduction of the two "Type A" plantings at each end of the
thoroughfare to be offset by additional plantings distributed
throughout 13 medians. The Beautification Commission's
preliminary estimates for their plan appear to be comparable
with the original bids. It should be noted, however, that the
Beautification Commission's recommendations have not been
reviewed by the landscape architect subcontracted by Knowlton,
English, Flowers, Inc.. The cost for redesign, preparation of
drawings, and new bid specification documents is unknown at this
time.
The Beautification Commission's plan will include deductive
alternates to accommodate reducing the scope of the project to
meet the Council's authorized budget, if necessary. The
Beautification Commission is also recommending that separate bids
be solicited for 1) irrigation and 2) landscape materials/
installation in an effort reduce overall costs.
Bids already received for this project should be rejected if
Council desires to proceed with the recommendations of the
Beautification Commission.
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Parks and Precreation Director
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Public Works/utilities
Award of Bid on Watauga Road Med~an
Irrigation and Landscaping
Council Meeting Date: 8/27/90
Agenda Number: PW 90-41
Bids were received on the subject project on August 15, 1990 and the low bidders are
shown below.
The low bidder, Randall & Blake, did not submit a bid time with their official bid
packet. This oversight classifies their bid as "non-responsive" and it can be rejected
if so desired. They did submit a letter after bids were taken stating they would
accomplish the work in 60 calendar days. Based on the deficiency in their original
~id/it is recommended that the Randall & Blake bid b~ rejected.
I Damage to some of the 6-inch PVC plastic conduit is being investigated by the Public
II Works Department. The conduit is to serve as casing for the sprinkler system and
I control wiring from median-to-median under the concrete median-opening pavement. We
suggest an additional $7,000 be budgeted for repair to the conduit, if needed. We will
i attempt to determine whether the damage was caused by the street contractor or TU
11 Electric during installation of the street lights. If it can be determined who is
' responsible, the cost of repairs will be deducted from their final payment.
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Base Bid Additive Bid Time
Bidder Amount Alternates Calendar Days
Randall & Blake $ 71,272.68 $ 78,343.80
Phillips Lawn Co. 72,703.25 106,353.33 120
Fowlkes, Norman 104,008.30 122,893.30 60
As directed by the Council on November 14, 1988 (PW 88-41), the base bid includes an
"A" and "A-3" planting, as well as installation of an irrigation sprinkler system with
bermuda hydromulch on all medians of Watauga Road from Rufe Snow to Davis Boulevard.
Bids were also requested and received for additive alternate IITree plantingll, "A-1
planting", "A-2 planting", "B planting", and two different "B-1 plantingsll. The total
of all the additive alternate plantings is shown in the bid summary above.
Funding Source:
The Council authorized a budget of $70,000 for landscaping for Watauga Road on
November 14, 1988 (PW 88-41). Sufficient funds are available in the Watauga Road
account, 13-01-85-6000, to cover the subject base bid of $72,703.25 and provide a
$7,296.75 contingency amount.
From:
Watuaga Road Construction
$10,000
To:
Watauga Road Landscaping
$10,000
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The staff recommends the Council award the bid to Phillips Lawn Co. in the amount of
$72,703.25 to be completed in 120 calendar days, and approve the transfer of funds as
described above.
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Public Works/utilities
Approve Flnal Pay Estlmate No. 3 ln the
amount of $1,250.00 to Mar Well Construction, Inc.
for Old Watauga Road @ Prlce Drlve - Pavlng and
and Drainage Improvements
Council Meeting Date: 9/24/90
Agenda Number:
PAY 90~18
This CIP funded project was awarded by Council on July 23, 1990 for $11,603.00 to Mar
Well Construction, Inc. (PW 90-35). Final payment to the Contractor will make his
total earnings on the project $12,500.00. The Contractor has earned $897.00 over the
contract amount due to installing concrete pavement instead of asphalt pavement and
removing 60 feet of buried drainage pipe in the proposed flowline of ditch. These
field changes were authorized by the Public Works Department.
The Contractor substantially completed this project on August 20, 1990.
now totally complete with all final adjustments having been made.
The project is
Funding Source:
The additional funds required for this project may be appropriated as follows:
From:
Unspecified Draw-Down 1989/90
13-90-99-5020
$897.00
To:
Old Watauga Road @ Price Dr.
Paving and Drainage Improvements
13-48-90-6000
$897.00
Recommendation:
The staff recommends Council approve final payment to Mar Well Construction Inc. in the
amount of $1,250.00 and the transfer of funds as indicated above.
Finance Review
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Mar Well CONSTRUCfION INC.
2616 SPRUCE PARK DR.
FT. WORTH, TX 76118
817-284-2779
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7301 N.E. Loop 820
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Subject: Authorized Payment to *Dictaphone Corporation for the
Repair of the Dictaphone Recording System.
On November 26, 1984, City Council authorized the purchase of a
Dictaphone Recording System for approximately $38,000. The system
records all City radio frequencies and emergency telephone lines.
Dispatchers may replay these recordings to obtain any information
missed from radio or telephone calls. In addition, as the system
time logs the communications, the City is protected from
unsubstantiated claims of failure to respond. This system is
currently in need of repair.
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Council Meeting Date: 9/24/90
Agenda Number:
PAY 90-19
According to the Dictaphone Corporation service department, the
"record and play heads" require replacement. The cost of the parts,
according to an estimate obtained, are $5, 374 . The labor for
installation will be provided without charge in accordance with our
maintenance contract.
As the Dictaphone Corporation is the sole source for the parts
required, formal bid is not required.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that City Council authorize repair of the
Dictaphone Recording System and approve payment of $5,374 to the
Dictaphone Corporation.
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