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MINUTES OF THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PARK AND
RECREATION FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
HELD IN THE CITY HALL PRE COUNCIL ROOM,
7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 - AUGUST 20, 2007 - 6:00 P.M.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Trevino called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Oscar Trevino
John Lewis
Tim Barth
David Whitson
Brad Greene
Tom Lombard
Tracye Tipps
Chairman/Mayor
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Citizen Member
Citizen Member
Citizen Member
OFFICERS:
Larry J. Cunningham
Patricia Hutson
President
Secretary
OTHERS PRESENT:
George Staples
Ogden Bo Bass
Jim Starr
Karen Bostic
Vickie Lottice
Drew Corn
Mary Edwards
City Attorney
Assistant City Manager
Interim Assistant City Manager
Managing Director Administrative/Fiscal Services
Parks & Recreation Director
Budget Director
Public Information Officer
2.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 24, 2006 MEETING
APPROVED
BOARD MEMBER LEWIS MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 24, 2006 MEETING.
BOARD MEMBER LOMBARD SECONDED THE MOTION.
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MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
3.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 28, 2006 MEETING
APPROVED
BOARD MEMBER LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 28, 2006
MEETING. BOARD MEMBER BARTH SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0.
4.
FDC 2007-001 REVIEW THE PARK & RECREATION FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION PROPOSED ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET AND
RECOMMEND ADOPTION
Mr. Drew Corn, Budget Director, presented a PowerPoint presentation giving an overview
of the Revised 2006/2007 Operating Budget and the proposed 2007-08 Operating Budget.
The proposed budget for 2007-08 is $5,599,664 and the revised operating budget for
2006-07 is $4,750,109. The revenue portion of the Operating Budget includes an increase
of $326,485 in projected sales tax revenue and $400,000 in gas well bonuses and leases.
Fifty percent of the gas well revenue generated from a park site developed with the %-cent
sales tax will be designated for Park Development in accordance with city policy. The
budget includes an increase in expenses related to engineering and design costs for the
new recreation center in the amount of $500,000 and an increase in reserves for capital
projects as a result of the additional sales tax and gas well revenues in the amount of
$235,000. The budget also includes the continuation of the Economic Development
Incentive Fund.
The Board took action on the Operating Budget at the conclusion of the discussion of the
proposed Annual Capital Budget.
5.
FDC 2007-002 REVIEW THE PARK & RECREATION FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PROPOSED CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET
AND RECOMMEND ADOPTION
Ms. Vickie Lottice. Director of Parks and Recreation, presented a PowerPoint presentation
recapping the history and accomplishments of the Park Development Fund and highlighting
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the completed projects, continuing and new projects and funding for fiscal year 2007-08.
The proposed 2007-08 Capital Projects budget is $1,759,285. Completed projects
discussed were Ace Park, Annual Tree Planting 2007, City Lakes at Calloway Creek Study,
Dr. Pillow Park, JoAnn Johnson Trail, Norich Park, Parks Infrastructure Maintenance 2007,
Park and Recreation Open Space Master Plan and Tennis Center Improvements.
Continuing projects discussed were Boulevard 26 Multi-Use Trail, Calloway Branch Trail
Development, Central West Neighborhood Park, City Entry Sign at East Harwood Road,
Davis Boulevard Streetscape, Founders and Legacy Recognition Program, J.B. Sandlin
Park Improvements (drainage channel), Liberty Park Lake Phase I and II, Library Park
Plaza, Little Bear Creek Trail Development and Public Art at Library Park Plaza. New
projects are 2008 Annual Tree Planting, Lighting at Tipps Canine Hollow, Median and Entry
Sign Improvements at Glenview and Loop 820, 2008 Park Infrastructure Maintenance,
Parks and Recreation Security and Lighting Systems, Playground and Bleacher Shade
Structures and Tipps Canine Hollow Additional Parking. Ms. Loftice discussed the
proposed Recreation Center project expected to begin in October. The Park and
Recreation Facilities Development Corporation will fund $1.1 million for engineering and
design of the new facility. The remaining amount will be funded by TIF #2. The 2007/2008
budget includes $500,000 for engineering and design services with the remaining $600,000
projected for 2008/2009.
Chairman Trevino asked for any further questions regarding the Operating Budget. There
being no further questions from the Board, Chairman Trevino called for the motion for
Agenda Item 4, FDC 2007-01.
BOARD MEMBER WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE FDC 2007-01, TO RECOMMEND ADOPTION OF THE
REVISED 2006-2007 AND PROPOSED 2007-2008 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET TO THE CITY
COUNCIL. BOARD MEMBER LOMBARD SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
Chairman Trevino asked for any further questions regarding the Capital Budget. There
being no further questions from the Board, Chairman Trevino called for the motion.
BOARD MEMBER LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE FDC 2007-02 TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY
COUNCIL THE APPROVAL OF THE PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION PROPOSED ANNUAL CAPITAL BUDGET PRESENTED TO THE PARK AND RECREATION
FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. BOARD MEMBER BARTH SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
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6.
ADJOURNMENT
After closing remarks by City Manager Cunningham and Chairman Trevino, the meeting
was adjourned at 6:54 p.m.
ATTEST:
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