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Home My WebLink AboutCC 2007-03-26 Agendas CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS • CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AGENDA NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CITY HALL PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS Monday, March 26, 2007 6:00 P.M. A.1 Discuss Items from Regular City Council Meeting A.2 IR 2007-041 Report on Planning & Zoning Commission Recommendations regarding Zoning and Building Code Construction Standards (10 Minutes) A.3 IR 2007-043 Update on the Art in Public Spaces Program and Discussion of Proposed Signal Art Program (5 Minutes) A.4 IR 2007-044 Legislative Update (10 Minutes) A.5 IR 2007-045 Discuss Possible Proposal Process for Solid Waste Collection Contract (5 Minutes) B.1 EXECUTIVE SESSION -The City Council may enter into closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.072, Texas Government Code to deliberate the purchase, • exchange, lease or value of real property C.0 Adjournment Certification I do hereby certify that the above notice of meeting of the North Richland Hills City Council was posted at City Hall, City of North Richland Hills, Texas in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code on March 23, 2007 at .2~05~p.~. s i tant City Secretary This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary's office at 817-427-6060 for further information. The City Council may confer privately with its attorney to seek legal advice on any matter listed on the agenda or on any matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS • CITY COUNCIL AGENDA CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS Monday, March 26, 2007 7:00 P.M. Copies of the full City Council agenda information packet are accessible prior to every regularly scheduled Monday Council meeting according to the following locations and schedule: ? Library on the Friday prior to the meeting (available electronically) ? City Hall on the day of the meeting (hard copy available) Additionally, the agenda packet is available for download from the City's web site at www.nrhtx.com after 5:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to every regularly scheduled Council meeting. A.0 Call to Order -Mayor Trevino i A.1 Invocation -Councilman Turnage A.2 Pledge -Councilman Turnage A.3 Special Presentation(s) and Recognitions) A.4 Citizens Presentation An opportunity for citizens to address the City Council on matters which are not scheduled for consideration by the City Council or another City Board or Commission at a later date. In order to address the Council, please complete a Public Meeting Appearance Card and present it to the City Secretary prior to the start of the Council meeting. The Texas Open Meetings Act prohibits. deliberation by the Council of any subject which is not on the posted agenda, therefore the Council will not be able to discuss or take action on items brought up during the citizens presentation. A.5 Removal of Item(s) from Consent Agenda B.0 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS All consent agenda items listed below are considered to be routine items deemed to require little or no deliberation by the City Council and will be voted on in one motion. • There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and • considered. B.1 PU 2007-008 Authorization to Extend Annual Shirt Contract with Active Impressions Resolution No. 2007-021 C.0 PUBLIC HEARINGS No items for this category. D.0 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Items to follow do not require a public hearing. No items for this category. E.0 PUBLIC WORKS No items for this category. F.0 GENERAL ITEMS F.1 GN 2007-024 Certification of Unopposed Candidates, Cancelling Election and Declaring Unopposed Candidates Elected to Office -Ordinance No. 2924 F.2 GN 2007-022 Authorize the Publication of Notice of Intent to Issue Certificates of . Obligation, Resolution No. 2007-022 F.3 GN 2007-023 Approval of the April 2007 Market Adjustment to the Public Safety Plan F.4 GN 2007-025 Conveyance of .0615 Acres to TxDOT for Construction of Improvements Associated with the "Keep Texas Beautiful" Governor's Achievement Award - Resolution No. 2007-023 F.5 GN 2007-026 Appointments to the Industrial Development Corporation F.6 GN 2007-027 Appointments to Health Facilities Development Corporation F.7 INFORMATION AND REPORTS -Councilman Whitson F.8 Adjournment All items on the agenda are for discussion and/or action. • Certification I do hereby certify that the above notice of meeting of the North Richland Hills City Council was posted at City Hall, City of North Richland Hills, Texas in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code on March 23, 2007 at 2'• O~ p.~, . sistant Ci y Secretary This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the. City Secretary's office at 817-427-6060 for further information. The City Council may confer privately with its attorney to seek legal advice on any matter listed on the agenda or on any matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code. • • City of North Richland Hills City Council Work Session Meeting Agenda North Richland Hills City Hall Pre-Council Chambers 7301 Northeast Loop 820 North Richland Hills, TX 76180 Monday, March 26, 2007 6:00 P.M. A.1Discuss Items from Regular City Council Meeting A.2IR 2007-041 Report on Planning & Zoning Commission Recommendations regarding Zoning and Building Code Construction Standards (10 Minutes) A.3IR 2007-043 Update on the Art in Public Spaces Program and Discussion of Proposed Signal Art Program (5 Minutes) A.4IR 2007-044 Legislative Update (10 Minutes) A.5IR 2007-045 Discuss Possible Proposal Process for Solid Waste Collection Contract (5 Minutes) B.1EXECUTIVE SESSION - The City Council may enter into closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.072, Texas Government Code to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property C.0Adjournment CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: City Secretary Council Meeting Date: 3-26-2007 Presented by: Agenda No. A.1 Subject: Discuss Items from Regular City Council Meeting INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL No. 2007-041 Date: March 19, 2007 Subject: Planning & Zoning Commission Recommendations regarding Zoning and Building Code Construction Standards Background: The Planning & Zoning Commission has been requested by City Council to evaluate and discuss modifications to the respective sections of the zoning and building codes and present findings back to City Council on the following items. I. Consider revising regulations for Temporary Outdoor Events II. Consider a requirement mandating the use of metal posts on wood privacy fences. III. Consider a requirement that would prohibit the use of wood based products when used on eaves, soffits, and non-masonry chimneys. IV. Consider a requirement that would mandate visibility restrictions on second story windows for new homes overlooking neighboring residences. V. Consider a requirement that would mandate elevation articulation on residential buildings. VI. Consider a requirement that would mandate LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification (Green Buildings) for new construction. All of the above items have been discussed at the February 1, 2007, March 1, 2007 and March 15, 2007 Planning & Zoning Commission work sessions. Staff has surveyed area cities and reviewed these potential changes. Following is a breakdown of each item with recommendations to City Council. Randy Shiflet, the Planning & Zoning Chairman, will present these recommendations at the City Council work session on Monday, March 26, 2007. Respectfully Submitted, John Pitstick, Director of Planning & Development Eric Wilhite, Chief Planner Dave Pendley, Building Official ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS Planning & Zoning Commission Recommendations on Zoning and Building Code Construction Standards I. Temporary Outdoor Events As a result of recent changes in the Sign Ordinance, the Planning & Zoning Commission supports a zoning ordinance revision to the Temporary Uses and Buildings section to make additions to: 1. Allow up to six special sales events per site for business uses on sites containing 200,000 square feet of buildings; or greater than 5 acres in area within the Freeway District for a maximum of 10 days each with a minimum of 30 days between events. 2.Allow up to four non-profit events per year for each separate non-profit agency. For-profit business properties can allow the use of their property for non-profit sponsored fundraising as long as no more than four non-profit events occur on their property per year. 3.Allow one non-profit sponsored carnival per site per year to be counted as one of the four annual non-profit events allowed for each non-profit agency for a maximum of three consecutive days. II. Requiring metal posts on wood privacy fences The Planning and Zoning Commission believes it is in order to recommend to the City Council an ordinance that would require the use of metal posts on all NEW wood privacy fences within the City of North Richland Hills. The Commission believes that extending a metal post requirement to minor replacement of existing fences would introduce undue code enforcement problems and recommends exempting the requirement on replacement of existing fences. III. Prohibiting the use of wood based products on eaves, soffits, and non- masonry chimneys The Planning & Zoning Commission supports an ordinance revision that would prohibit the use of wood based products on all siding materials for new homes. IV. Requiring visibility restrictions on second story residential windows overlooking neighboring residences. The Planning & Zoning Commission does not support a general requirement for second story visibility restrictions, but would recommend that visibility restrictions on residential structures be considered on a one-on-one basis under a planned development ordinance. V. Requiring Elevation Articulation on Residential Buildings The Planning & Zoning Commission does not support a requirement for side or rear elevation articulation on residential buildings within North Richland Hills. VI. Requiring “Green Buildings” for new construction The Planning & Zoning Commission believes that many of the LEED nuances are being incorporated in adopted building and energy conservation codes and does not recommend adopting LEED certification or “green buildings” as a requirement for building construction within the city at this time. The building and energy codes are continuously updated by the International Code Council, and as new practices and standards evolve and continue to be accepted by the building community, the code development process will move to include them. The Commission would recommend that the City of North Richland Hills should encourage “green buildings” by providing educational materials on LEED-certified buildings within all city offices dealing with developers and builders. INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL No. IR 2007-043 Date: March 26, 2007 Subject: Update on the Art in Public Spaces Program and Discussion of Proposed Signal Art Program Update on Art in Public Spaces Program Under City Council Goal #5, “Preserve Positive City Image” one of the objectives is to “Enhance the Public Art Program”. With the latest installation of the urban mural at Ace Park, the City has in its’ collection 15 pieces of public art, 14 of which are original commissioned pieces. This does not include the mission façade included in the architectural design of Dr. Pillow Park or the prehistoric structures at Norich Park. In as much as possible, it is the intent of the Internal Public Art Committee to include public art in the architectural design of new parks and facilities. For example, the public art feature at the future Library Park Plaza may not necessarily be a separate stand alone piece but instead be built into the architectural theme of the park, as was the façade at Dr. Pillow Park. Another public art site has been selected along South Boulevard 26 for an original commissioned piece. The piece will be commissioned later this year and will compliment the Boulevard 26 theme and the new intersections. Staff is currently working with TxDOT for approval to place the future art work within one of the medians. Proposed Signal Art Program To further enhance our public art program, the Internal Public Art Committee is recommending that the City implement a new and unique public art initiative, “Signal Art”. The program will commission artists to design and implement original artwork for traffic signal boxes throughout the City. Initially, as budget allows, we would like to commission artwork for approximately 10 signal boxes. The location of the boxes will be located at various places throughout the City with an emphasis on pedestrian access or highly visible areas. We have selected signal boxes on South Boulevard 26, Rufe Snow Drive, Holiday Lane, Mid-Cities Blvd. and Davis Blvd. The purpose of this program is to integrate the traffic signal boxes into the surrounding physical landscape and to beautify public spaces. The artists will be encouraged to ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS draw upon North Richland Hills’ historic and cultural references or specific physical characteristics for the site for inspiration. The objective is to assign one box per artist, but in some cases a single artist may be commissioned to design/paint up to two boxes. Historic photographs converted into a print design graphic and applied to the signal box with a pressure-activated adhesive material called “Controltac” will also be considered as artwork where appropriate. Artists will be paid approximately $500 - $750 and will be selected on the quality of their portfolio and concept sketch of the selected signal box. Specific guidelines will apply to ensure quality, professionalism, and appropriate themes and images. Advertising, partisan politics, religious art and sexual content will not be permitted. Business sponsorships will also be considered should a business want a Signal Art box near or around their specific place of business. The City will maintain artistic control of the boxes including selection of the artist(s) and all Signal Art guidelines will apply. The Internal Public Art Committee will select all the artists for the program with final approval from the City Manager. The Internal Public Art Committee is excited to introduce this new public art initiative which supports City Council goals, beautifies public spaces, promotes a healthy vibrant atmosphere, encourages artistic expression and inspires a sense of civic pride. Staff will present a PowerPoint presentation on the proposed program and will be available to answer any questions. Staff is seeking concurrence on initiating the Signal Art Program. Respectfully Submitted, Vickie Loftice Director of Parks and Recreation INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL No. IR 2007-044 Date: March 26, 2007 Subject: State Legislative Update th Attached is the first NRH Legislative Update for the 80 Regular Session of the Texas Legislature. Although this report is up-to-date through early March, it does not have all the bills that were filed the last several days before the filing deadline of March 9. In four days, legislators filed nearly 2,300 bills. I have not been able to sort through all the city related bills that were filed at the last minute, but the next legislative update presented to Council will contain those bills. Since the session started, there have been 6,089 bills filed which breaks the previous record set in 1999 when 5,908 bills were filed. Although the deadline has passed, additional bills can be filed if lawmakers can persuade their colleagues to suspend the rules on a bill-by-bill basis. It is anticipated that over the next several weeks bills will see significant movement. Most bills have been assigned to committee, many bills have been scheduled for hearing in committee, and several bills have already been passed by the House and are ready to be referred to the Senate. Please keep in mind that City positions on bills could change throughout the session depending on changes and amendments to each bill as they move through the process. On Monday night I will highlight several of the bills that I believe are of particular interest to Council. Please do not hesitate to notify me if you have any questions on a particular bill. Staff will stay current on the latest information and notify you when action is needed to either encourage or discourage certain legislation. Respectfully Submitted, Karen Bostic Managing Director ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS Legislative Update State Legislative Bill Tracking HB 6HilderbranRelating to the allocation and use of the sporting goods sales tax revenue to fund state and local parks. Companions:SB 252 (I) Position:Support Bill History:03-14-07 H Voted favorably from committee on House Culture, Recreation and Tourism HB 9CrownoverRelating to the elimination of smoking in all workplaces and public places. Companions:SB 368 (I) Position:Neutral Bill History:03-13-07 H Committee action pending House Business and Industry HB 36SolomonsWould create a state-level commission and a joint legislative tax review committee to comprehensively review all state and local taxes and report the results of the review to the legislature. Position:Oppose Bill History:03-16-07 H Reported favorably from committee as amended House Ways and Means HB 55IsettWould prohibit cities from operating photo red light enforcement systems that impose civil or administrative penalties. Position:Oppose Bill History:01-29-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Urban Affairs HB 61Islett Would reduce the property tax appraisal cap from ten percent to five percent. (HJR 16) Position:Oppose Bill History:01/29/2007 H Referred to Local Government Ways and Means HB 65LeibowitzWould prohibit the use of an electronic voting machine in an election unless certain criteria met. Position:Neutral Bill History:01-29-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Elections HB81BranchWould create a second weekend long sales tax holiday in January for clothing and footwear. Position:Oppose Bill History:01-29-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 102RiddleWould allow a county commissioners court to call a county-wide election to reduce the property tax appraisal cap for all taxing units in the county from ten percent to some percentage between three and ten.. Position:Oppose Bill History:01-29-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Local Government Ways and Means HB 133VillarrealRelating to disclosure and use of sales price information for ad valorem tax purposes. Position:Neutral Bill History:03-07-07 H Meeting set for 1:00 P.M. or Adj., E2.010 House Ways and Means HB 190CallegariWould reduce the property tax appraisal cap from ten percent to five percent. (HJR 27) Position:Oppose Bill History:02-12-07 H Rereferred to Committee on House Local Government Ways and Means HB 195Gonzalez Relating to the transfer of certain abandoned or forfeited property to Toureillescounty or municipal agencies. Position:Support Bill History:03-22-07 H Set on the Local Calendar HB 234BohacRelating to increasing the maximum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a taxing unit from 20 percent to 30 percent. Companions:SB 84 (I) Position:Neutral Bill History:02-12-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 252MoweryRelating to the authority of the governing body of a municipality to change previously adopted zoning regulations. Position:Oppose Bill History:01-31-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Land and Resource Management HB 265AnchiaRelating to the registration of voters at a polling place and related procedures. Companions:SB 694 (I) Position:Neutral Bill History:02-28-07 H Committee action pending House Elections HB 345FlynnWould permit city depository banks to pool collateral for deposit amounts in excess of FDIC insurance. Position:Support Bill History:03-12-07 H Committee action pending House Financial Institutions HB 358McReynoldsRelating to the determination of the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation to which a disabled veteran is entitled. Position:Neutral Bill History:03-21-07 H Meeting set for 1:00 P.M. OR ADJ., E2.010 House Ways and Means HB 371DukesRelating to a study regarding the conversion of certain Class C misdemeanors to civil infractions. Position:Support Bill History:03-05-07 H Committee action pending House Judiciary HB 395BurnamRelating to the possible development of a plan to reregulate the electric market in this state. Position:Support Bill History:02-01-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Regulated Industries HB 412EisslerRelating to erecting or maintaining certain outdoor signs or advertising. Position:Support Bill History:03-08-07 H Recommended for Local and Consent Calendar HB 413EisslerRelating to erecting certain signs on certain rights-of-way. Position:Support Bill History:03-20-07 H Voted favorably from committee as substituted House Transportation HB 418BurnamWould restrict taser use by peace officers to situations in which deadly force would be justified under current state law. Position:Oppose Bill History:02-01-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Law Enforcement HB 438HochbergRelating to the limitation on the maximum percentage increase in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. (HJR 40) Position:Oppose Bill History:02-12-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Local Government Ways and Means HB 442PhillipsRelating to taking or attempting to take a Taser or similar device from a peace officer or certain other officers. Position:Support Bill History:03-12-07 H Committee action pending House Law Enforcement HB 447CallegariRelating to contracts by governmental entities for construction projects and related professional services and to public works performance and payment bonds. Companions:SB 356 (I) Position:Support Bill History:02-26-07 H Committee action pending House Government Reform HB 476VoRelating to limiting the maximum average annual increase in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 10 percent. Position:Oppose Bill History:02-12-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Local Government Ways and Means HB 478VoRelating to the date of payment for retail utility services. Position:Oppose Bill History:03-06-07 H Committee action pending House Regulated Industries HB 486DriverRelating to the continuing education requirements for chiefs of police. Companions:SB 720 (I) Position:Support Bill History:03-15-07 H Passed on local calendar HB 491BurnamRelating to regulation of electric generation capacity in the electric power market. Position:Support Bill History:02-05-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Regulated Industries HB 495BonnenRelating to the punishment for assault of emergency services personnel. Position:Support Bill History:03-20-07 H Reported from committee as substituted House Criminal Jurisprudence HB 499CastroRelating to the minimum height required for guardrails on bridges or overpasses. Position:Neutral Bill History:03-06-07 H Committee action pending House Transportation HB 508Davis, YvonneRelating to certain offenses that involve impersonating a peace officer or other public servant and misrepresenting the nature of certain property. Position:Support Bill History:02-05-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Law Enforcement HB 513FarabeeRelating to exempting from the sales tax taxable items for personal use by certain permanently disabled veterans. Position:Neutral Bill History:02-05-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 527MenendezRelating to requiring that a computerized voting system produce a paper record for recount or audit purposes. Position:Neutral Bill History:02-05-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Elections HB 540Martinez FischerRelating to the creation of a hotline to report suspected incidents of impaired driving or dangerous driving. Position:Support Bill History:02-06-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Law Enforcement HB 552TurnerRelating to electric market safeguards after the expiration of the price to beat. Position:Support Bill History:03-06-07 H Not heard in committee House Regulated Industries HB 553TurnerRelating to market power abuse in the wholesale electricity market and pricing safeguards in certain markets. Position:Support Bill History:03-06-07 H Not heard in committee House Regulated Industries HB 559NoriegaRelating to request for a public hearing before requiring the abatement of certain nuisances. Companions:SB 350 (I) Position:Oppose Bill History:02-05-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Urban Affairs HB 560NoriegaRelating to the method of providing notice in the enforcement of certain municipal ordinances involving substandard buildings. Companions:SB 352 (I) Position:Neutral Bill History:02-06-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Urban Affairs HB 561NoriegaRelating to notice procedures for abatement of certain nuisances. Companions:SB 351 (I) Position:Neutral Bill History:02-05-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Urban Affairs HB 588Gonzalez Relating to a court fee on dismissal of a charge in connection with Toureillesmotor vehicle financial responsibility. Position:Support Bill History:02-06-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Law Enforcement HB 614QuintanillaRelating to requiring a standard change interval for a yellow signal at intersections at which a municipality uses a photographic traffic monitoring system to enforce compliance with a traffic-control signal. Position:Support Bill History:03-21-07 H Meeting set for On Adj., E1.026 House Urban Affairs HB 625King, PhilRelating to exemptions from the sales tax for certain energy efficient products for a limited period. Position:Oppose Bill History:02-06-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 651 HartnettRelating to the jurisdiction of the railroad commission over gas utilities in certain municipalities Position:Oppose Bill History:02-06-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Energy Resources HB 658VillarrealRelating to increasing the minimum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a taxing unit from $5,000 to $15,000. Position:Neutral Bill History:02-12-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means (HJR 45) HB 671SwinfordRelating to the acquisition of outdoor advertising by a government entity. Position:Oppose Bill History:02-06-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 696BohacRelating to the limitation on the maximum average annual percentage increase in the appraised value of residence homesteads for ad valorem tax purposes. (HJR 47) Position:Oppose Bill History:02-12-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Local Government Ways and Means HB 697BohacRelating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of a residence homestead based on the average appraised value of all qualified residence homesteads located in the same county. (HJR 48) Position:Oppose Bill History:02-12-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 719LeibowitzRelating to the operation of a state highway or segment of a state highway as a toll project. Position:Oppose Bill History:02-06-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation HB 730KolkhorstRelating to the requirements for the notice of a municipality’s or county’s intention to issue certificates of obligation. Position:Neutral Bill History:02-28-07 H Committee action pending House Urban Affairs HB 734ChisumRelating to contingent payment clauses in certain construction contracts. Position:Support Bill History:02-07-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Business and Industry HB 757DuttonRelating to safety measures for culverts or other similar flood or drainage systems maintained by governmental entities. Position:Neutral Bill History:02-28-07 H Committee action pending House Urban Affairs HB 812DuttonRelating to the remedies available to a person to abate a public nuisance in a municipality. Position:Oppose Bill History:02-07-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Urban Affairs HB 881Howard, CharlieRelating to the limitation on the maximum average percentage increase in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes. Position:Oppose Bill History:02-12-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Local Government Ways and Means HB 922TruittRelating to the power of a municipality to enforce compliance with speed limits by an automated traffic control system. Position:Oppose Bill History:03-21-07 H Meeting set for On Adj., E1.026 House Urban Affairs HB 935Harper-BrownRelating to market power abuse in the wholesale electricity market. Position:Support Bill History:03-06-07 H Committee action pending House Regulated Industries HB 955FarabeeRelating to exemptions from the sales tax for certain school supplied, textbooks, books, and instruction materials. Position:Oppose Bill History:02-12-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 970ChristianWould prohibit a state agency from adopting a rule that imposes additional costs on a city as result of enforcing or administering the rule without express authorization by the legislature. Position:Support Bill History:02-12-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Government Reform HB 985IsettRelating to the power of a local authority to enforce compliance with speed limits or a traffic-control signal on a highway under its jurisdiction by an automated traffic-control system. Position:Oppose Bill History:03-21-07 H Meeting set for On Adj., E1.026 House Urban Affairs HB 987IsettRelating to notice for changes in the regulation of outdoor advertising. Position:Neutral Bill History:02-12-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation HB 998ColemanRelating to a moratorium on tolls by the Department of Transportation. Position:Oppose Bill History:02-12-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation HB 1000BurnamRelating to exemptions from the sales tax for certain energy efficient products for a limited period. Position:Oppose Bill History:03-12-07 H Reported from committee as substituted House Ways and Means HB 1012RiddleRelating to the enforcement of immigration laws by local governments. Position:Oppose Bill History:02-12-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 1027BohacRelating to exemptions from the sales tax for school supplies. Position:Oppose Bill History:02-12-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1052CallegariRelating to requiring warning signs before intersections at which a municipality uses a photographic traffic monitoring system to enforce compliance with a traffic-control signal. Position:Support Bill History:03-21-07 H Meeting set for On Adj., E1.026 House Urban Affairs HB 1110CallegariRelating to the use by an active peace officer of the officer’s rank or status to advertise or promote certain private businesses. Position:Support Bill History:03-12-07 H Committee action pending House Law Enforcement HB 1251BonnenRelating to municipal authority to enforce a solid waste collection and transportation services franchise. Companions:SB 594 Position:Opposed Bill History:03-20-07 H Voted favorably from committee as substituted House Environmental Regulation HB 1299StramaRelating to governmental liability for a violation of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act. Companions:SB 447 (I) Position:Oppose Bill History:03-14-07 H Voted favorably from committee as substituted House Civil Practices HB 1315BaileyRelating to the qualifications of a person in the chain of command over fire protection personnel. Companions:SB 511 (I) Position:Oppose Bill History:03-07-07 H Not heard in committee House Urban Affairs HB 1460HaggertyRelating to the licensing, acquisition, and regulation of manufactured housing. Position:Oppose Bill History:03-20-07 H Meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ADJ., E2.030 Licensing and Administrative Procedure HB 1491WoolleyRelating to disclosure of certain relationships with local government officers. Position:Neutral Bill History:03-15-07 H Passed (Vote: Y:144/N: 0) HB 1497Van ArsdaleRelating to the consequences of the failure by a person requesting information under the public information law to timely respond to certain written communications from a governmental body. Position:Support Bill History:03-21-07 H Set on the House Calendar HB 1517PaxtonRelating to the reporting of expenditures for legislative communication by local governmental entities. Position:Oppose Bill History:03-05-07 H Committee action pending House State Affairs HB 1621GoolsbyRelating to a civil or administrative penalty imposed by a local authority to enforce compliance with a traffic-control signal. Position:Neutral Bill History:02-21-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation HB 1626Brown, BettyRelating to assessment of damages in a condemnation proceeding. Position:Neutral Bill History:03-14-07 H Committee action pending House Land and Resource Management HB 1727Harper-BrownRelating to the authority of certain local officials or a peace officer to inquire into the immigration status of certain persons. Position:Neutral Bill History:02-26-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 1749MorrisonRelating to the authority of political subdivisions to negotiate contracts for electricity. Position:Support Bill History:03-13-07 H Not heard in committee House Regulated Industries HB 1753CorteRelating to the use by a political subdivision of public money for fees and dues of a state association or organization. Companions:SB 1944 (I) Position:Oppose Bill History:02-26-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs Relating to the capital improvements that a local government may HB 1771Villarreal finance with an impact fee. Position:Neutral 02-27-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Bill History: Affairs HB 1774ChristianRelating to the enforcement of immigration laws by local governments. Position:Neutral Bill History:02-26-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 1835OrrRelating to restrictions on the imposition of permit fees by political subdivisions. Position:Oppose Bill History:02-27-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Local Government Ways and Means HB 1886CallegariRelating to the procurement methods of certain political subdivisions and certain other entities for the construction, rehabilitation, alteration or repair of certain projects. Position:Support Bill History:03-12-07 H Committee action pending House Government Reform HB 1971IsettRelating to the relocation and ownership of outdoor advertising. Position:Oppose Bill History:03-05-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 2051FarabeeRelating to the authority of a gas utility to receive an interim adjustment for certain infrastructure projects. Position:Oppose Bill History:03-05-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Energy Resources HB 2084HillRelating to sales and use taxes by certain municipalities. Position:Support Bill History:03-05-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Local Government Ways and Means HB 2772KolkhorstRelating to a moratorium on the inclusion of certain provisions in a comprehensive development agreement or the sale of a toll project and to the creation and duties of a study committee. Companions:SB 1267 (I) Position:Oppose Bill History:03-14-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation HB 2987HillRelating to use of a portion of the money in the Texas Mobility Fund for mass transit projects. Companions:SB 1088 (I) Position:Support Bill History:03-15-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation HB 2988HillRelating to the authority of certain development corporations to spend tax revenue on certain mass transit-related facilities. Companions:SB 1089 (I) Position:Support Bill History:03-15-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation SB 116CaronaRelating to requiring governmental entities and contractors with governmental entities to participate in the federal work authorization program. Companions:HB 291 (I) Position:Oppose Bill History:01-29-07 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Transportation & Homeland Security SB 125CaronaRelating to the deposit of revenue collected from certain traffic penalties in the designated trauma facility and emergency medical services account. Companions:HB 1570 (I) Position:Oppose Bill History:03-12-07 S Recommended for Local/Uncontested Calendar SB 150ShapleighRelating to a prohibition on certain law enforcement profiling based on a person's immigration or nationality status. Position:Neutral Bill History:01-29-07 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice SB 195Jackson, MikeRelating to the powers of a county, municipality, or local entity with respect to the regulation of traffic on highways under its jurisdiction. Position:Oppose Bill History:03-07-07 S Meeting set for 8:30 A.M., E1.016 Senate Transportation & Homeland Sec SB 257CaronaRelating to limitations on the combined rates of transit and other local sales and use taxes. Position:Support Bill History:01-30-07 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance SB 347Patrick, DanRelating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. Position:Oppose Bill History:02-21-07 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance SB 348Patrick, DanRelating to the establishment of a 10 percent limit on annual increases in the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of certain real property, other than residence homesteads. Position:Oppose Bill History:02-21-07 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance SB 376ShapleighRelating to exemptions from the sales tax. Position:Oppose Bill History:02-21-07 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance SB 490Ellis, RodneyRelating to exemptions from the sales tax for certain energy efficient products. Position:Oppose Bill History:02-21-07 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance SB 575NicholsRelating to limitations on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. Position:Oppose Bill History:02-26-07 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance SB 666CaronaRelating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain totally disabled veterans. Position:Neutral Bill History:02-28-07 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance SB 742EltifeRelating to the authority of a gas utility to receive an interim adjustment for certain infrastructure projects. Companions:HB 1994 (I) Position:Support Bill History:03-20-07 S Meeting set for 9:00 A.M., Betty King Room Senate Business and Commerce SB 786WentworthRelating to the mitigation of the impact of residential development in public school districts. Position:Neutral Bill History:03-06-07 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Education SB 787HegarRelating to the authority of political subdivisions to negotiate contracts for electricity. Position:Support Bill History:03-06-07 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce SB 1267NicholsRelating to a moratorium on the inclusion of certain provisions in a comprehensive development agreement or the sale of a toll project and to the creation and duties of a study committee. Companions:HB 2772 (I) Position:Oppose Bill History:03-21-07 S Meeting set for 7:30 A.M., E1.016 Senate Transportation & Homeland Sec INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL No. IR 2007-045 Date: March 26, 2007 Subject: Discuss Possible Proposal Process for Solid Waste Collection Contract The contract between the City of North Richland Hills and Allied Waste (formerly Trinity Waste) expires January 31, 2008. The contract does not include an extension provision. We wanted to discuss with Council how we might proceed with obtaining a new contract either with Allied or with another company. Either way we need to begin this process very soon. We have a couple of options on how to move forward.We can negotiate with Allied Waste for a new solid waste contract or we can issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to seek vendors for this service. If council concurs to issue an RFP, staff would develop a timeline and list of criteria we believe should be included in the RFP. We would bring this to Council at a future worksession to get Council feedback and suggestions as well as talk about the specifics of going out for bid. On Monday night we will be seeking direction from Council on whether to negotiate with Allied or seek proposals from many companies. Respectfully Submitted, Larry J. Cunningham City Manager ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: City Manager's Office Council Meeting Date: 3-26-2007 Presented by: Richard Torres Agenda No. B.1 Subject: EXECUTIVE SESSION - The City Council may enter into closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.072, Texas Government Code to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: City Secretary Council Meeting Date: 3-26-2007 Presented by: Agenda No. C.0 Subject: Adjournment City of North Richland Hills City Council Regular Meeting Agenda North Richland Hills City Hall Council Chambers 7301 Northeast Loop 820 North Richland Hills, TX 76180 Monday, March 26, 2007 7:00 P.M. A.0Call to Order - Mayor Trevino A.1Invocation - Councilman Turnage A.2Pledge - Councilman Turnage A.3Special Presentation(s) and Recognition(s) A.4Citizens Presentation An opportunity for citizens to address the City Council on matters which are not scheduled for consideration by the City Council or another City Board or Commission at a later date. In order to address the Council, please complete a Public Meeting Appearance Card and present it to the City Secretary prior to the start of the Council meeting. The Texas Open Meetings Act prohibits deliberation by the Council of any subject which is not on the posted agenda, therefore the Council will not be able to discuss or take action on items brought up during the citizens presentation. A.5Removal of Item(s) from Consent Agenda B.0CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS All consent agenda items listed below are considered to be routine items deemed to require little or no deliberation by the City Council and will be voted on in one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered. B.1PU 2007-008 Authorization to Extend Annual Shirt Contract with Active Impressions Resolution No. 2007-021 C.0PUBLIC HEARINGS No items for this category. D.0PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Items to follow do not require a public hearing. No items for this category. E.0PUBLIC WORKS No items for this category. F.0GENERAL ITEMS F.1GN 2007-024 Certification of Unopposed Candidates, Cancelling Election and Declaring Unopposed Candidates Elected to Office - Ordinance No. 2924 F.2GN 2007-022 Authorize the Publication of Notice of Intent to Issue Certificates of Obligation, Resolution No. 2007-022 F.3GN 2007-023 Approval of the April 2007 Market Adjustment to the Public Safety Plan F.4GN 2007-025 Conveyance of .0615 Acres to TxDOT for Construction of Improvements Associated with the "Keep Texas Beautiful" Governor’s Achievement Award - Resolution No. 2007-023 F.5GN 2007-026 Appointments to the Industrial Development Corporation F.6GN 2007-027 Appointments to Health Facilities Development Corporation F.7INFORMATION AND REPORTS - Councilman Whitson F.8Adjournment CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: City SecretaryCouncil Meeting Date: 3-26-2007 Presented by: Agenda No. A.0 Subject: Call to Order - Mayor Trevino CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: City SecretaryCouncil Meeting Date: 3-26-2007 Presented by: Agenda No. A.1 Subject: Invocation - Councilman Turnage CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: City SecretaryCouncil Meeting Date: 3-26-2007 Presented by: Agenda No. A.2 Subject: Pledge - Councilman Turnage CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: City SecretaryCouncil Meeting Date: 3-26-2007 Presented by: Agenda No. A.3 Subject: Special Presentation(s) and Recognition(s) CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: City SecretaryCouncil Meeting Date: 3-26-2007 Presented by: Agenda No. A.4 Subject: Citizens Presentation An opportunity for citizens to address the City Council on matters which are not scheduled for consideration by the City Council or another City Board or Commission at a later date. In order to address the Council, please complete a Public Meeting Appearance Card and present it to the City Secretary prior to the start of the Council meeting. The Texas Open Meetings Act prohibits deliberation by the Council of any subject which is not on the posted agenda, therefore the Council will not be able to discuss or take action on items brought up during the citizens presentation. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: City SecretaryCouncil Meeting Date: 3-26-2007 Presented by: Agenda No. A.5 Subject: Removal of Item(s) from Consent Agenda CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: City SecretaryCouncil Meeting Date: 3-26-2007 Presented by: Agenda No. B.0 Subject: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS All consent agenda items listed below are considered to be routine items deemed to require little or no deliberation by the City Council and will be voted on in one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: Finance Council Meeting Date: 3-26-2007 Presented by: Larry Koonce Agenda No. B.1 Subject: PU 2007-008 Authorization to Extend Annual Shirt Contract with Active Impressions Resolution No. 2007-021 Authorize the contract extension for the Annual Shirt Contract with Active Impressions for an additional year. The bid specifications and contract allow for the contract to be extended for an additional one year term if it remains beneficial to the City. At the March 28, 2005 meeting, Council awarded the contract to Active Impressions (2005-012) to supply various types of shirts for a two year term. T-Shirts and golf shirts are used by various departments as part of their uniform and by the Parks and Recreation Department for the various sport leagues and special events. Departments order these shirts as they are required throughout the year. Active Impressions has stated they will extend the current contract an additional year with the same percent off the retail catalog prices. The contract pricing is 45 percent off the manufacture retail catalog price. This type of contract gives the City the ability to choose any item from the vendor catalog and not be limited to specific types, colors or brands. Miscellaneous services such as silk screening, embroidery and creating the artwork that may be required are included as part of the contract. Active Impressions has been awarded this contract the last seven (7) years and has provided excellent service, orders are delivered by the requested date and they are a very knowledgeable and easy company to work with. Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2007-021. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-021 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS: SECTION 1. THAT the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the contract with Active Impressions to provide various types of shirts used by various departments as part of their uniforms, various sports leagues and special events as the act and deed of the City. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 26th day of March, 2007. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS By:___________________________ Oscar Trevino, Mayor ATTEST: ______________________________ Patricia Hutson, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: ______________________________ George A. Staples, City Attorney APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: ______________________________ Larry Koonce, Director of Finance CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: City SecretaryCouncil Meeting Date: 3-26-2007 Presented by: Agenda No. C.0 Subject: PUBLIC HEARINGS No items for this category. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: City SecretaryCouncil Meeting Date: 3-26-2007 Presented by: Agenda No. D.0 Subject: PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Items to follow do not require a public hearing. No items for this category. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: City SecretaryCouncil Meeting Date: 3-26-2007 Presented by: Agenda No. E.0 Subject: PUBLIC WORKS No items for this category. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: City SecretaryCouncil Meeting Date: 3-26-2007 Presented by: Agenda No. F.0 Subject: GENERAL ITEMS CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: City Secretary Council Meeting Date: 3-26-2007 Presented by: Patricia Hutson Agenda No. F.1 Subject: GN 2007-024 Certification of Unopposed Candidates, Cancelling Election and Declaring Unopposed Candidates Elected to Office - Ordinance No. 2924 The Texas Election Code provides for the cancellation of an election when each candidate whose name is to appear on a ballot is unopposed and there is no proposition appearing on the ballot. The filing deadline for a place on the ballot for the May 12, 2007 City Council Election was March 12, 2007 and the deadline for write-in candidates to file declarations of write-in candidacy was March 19. At the conclusion of the filing deadlines, the candidates who filed for a place on the ballot were unopposed. The law states that the authority responsible for preparing the official ballot (City Secretary) shall certify in writing and deliver to the governing body a certification of unopposed status as soon as possible after the statutory filing deadlines. Attached is the certification of unopposed status certifying that the following persons have filed for place on the May 12, 2007 ballot, each candidate is unopposed, no write-in candidates have filed for a place on a list of write-in candidates and no proposition is on the ballot. Council Place 1 John H. Lewis Council Place 3 Suzy Compton Council Place 5 David Whitson Council Place 7 Tim Welch On receipt of the certification from the City Secretary, the law states that the City Council by ordinance may declare unopposed candidates elected to office and an election is not held. Ordinance No. 2924 declares the above candidates elected to office and cancels the May 12 election. In accordance with State law, the newly elected officers will be sworn in after the May 12 election date. Recommendation: To accept the certificate of unopposed status and to approve Ordinance No. 2924. CERTIFICATE OF UNOPPOSED STATUS To: Mayor & City Council City of North Richland Hills From: Patricia Hutson, City Secretary As the authority responsible for having the official ballot prepared for the May 12, 2007 election, I certify that the following persons have duly filed for election to the City of North Richland Hills offices for the said May 12, 2007 election: Council, Place 1 John H. Lewis Council, Place 3 Suzy Compton Council, Place 5 David Whitson Council, Place 7 Tim Welch I further certify that only one candidate’s name for each office would appear on the ballot and no write-in candidate has filed for a place on a list of write-in candidates, and that no proposition appears on the ballot. I further certify that the statutory time has expired for any type of filing. th This certificate is given under my hand and seal this 26 day of March, 2007. ________________________________ Patricia Hutson City Secretary CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF GENERAL ELECTION ORDINANCE NO. 2924 AN ORDINANCE CANCELLING THE MAY 12, 2007, GENERAL ELECTION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, AND DECLARING EACH UNOPPOSED CANDIDATE ELECTED TO OFFICE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE . WHEREAS , the City of North Richland Hills, Texas is a home rule municipality located in Tarrant County, operating pursuant to the enabling legislation of the State of Texas; and WHEREAS , in accordance with law a general election has been ordered for May 12, 2007, for the purpose of electing council members to serve on the City Council in the City of North Richland Hills; and WHEREAS , no proposition is to appear on the ballot in that election; and WHEREAS , the City Secretary has pursuant to Section 2.052, Texas Election Code, certified in writing that each candidate on the ballot is unopposed for election to office; and WHEREAS , the filing deadlines for placement on the ballot and declaration of write-in candidacy have passed; and WHEREAS , in these circumstances Section 2.053, Texas Election Code authorizes a governing body to declare each unopposed candidate elected to office NOW, THEREFORE, and cancel the election; BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS: Section 1: THAT the following candidates, who are unopposed in the May 12, 2007 General Election is hereby declared elected to office, and shall be issued a certificate of election: John H. Lewis Council Place 1 Suzy Compton Council, Place 3 David Whitson Council, Place 5 Tim Welch Council, Place 7 Section 2: The election previously ordered for May 12, 2007 for election to city offices shall not be held and the City Secretary is directed to post a copy of this ordinance at each designated polling place on May 12, 2007. Section 3: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately upon passage. AND IT IS SO ORDAINED. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 26th day of March, 2007. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS By:___________________________ Oscar Trevino, Mayor ATTEST: ______________________________ Patricia Hutson, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: ______________________________ George A. Staples, City Attorney CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: Finance Council Meeting Date: 3-26-2007 Presented by: Larry Koonce Agenda No. F.2 Subject: GN 2007-022 Authorize the Publication of Notice of Intent to Issue Certificates of Obligation, Resolution No. 2007-022 In a February 26 Information Report and Work Session presentation, staff provided Council with the calendar of events leading up to the issuance of general obligation bonds (G.O.’s) and certificates of obligations (C.O.’s) on April 23, 2007. As part of the legal requirements for the planned issuance of Certificates of Obligation, the City Council must authorize the City Secretary to publish by April 8, 2007 a notice in a newspaper of general circulation of the intent of the City to issue Certificates of Obligation in an amount not to exceed $1,285,000 (see attached project list). Of this total issuance, $700,000 will be issued for improvements at NRH0, and $585,000 will 2 be issued for fire and public works replacement equipment. Debt service payments for the NRH0 project will be paid from revenue generated by this enterprise. 2 The notice of intent to issue certificates of obligation must be published once a week for two consecutive weeks. The first publication date shall be at least (15) days prior to the date stated therein for the passage of the ordinance authorizing the issuance of the Certificates of Obligation. The notice of intention is attached and labeled Exhibit A. Recommendation: Approve GN 2007-022 and pass Resolution No. 2007-022 authorizing the City Secretary to publish the intent to issue Certificates of Obligation not to exceed $1,285,000. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-022 A RESOLUTION approving and authorizing publication of notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation. WHEREAS , the City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, has determined that certificates of obligation should be issued under and pursuant to the provisions of V.T.C.A., Local Government Code, Subchapter C of Chapter 271 (the "Act"), for the purpose of paying contractual obligations to be incurred for (i) constructing, improving and equipping NRH0 water park, (ii) purchasing equipment for fire service and public 2 works, including vehicles related thereto, and (iii) professional services rendered in relation to such projects and the financing thereof; and WHEREAS , prior to the issuance of such certificates, the City Council is required to publish notice of its intention to issue the same in accordance with the provisions of the Act; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS: SECTION 1. THAT the City Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to cause notice to be published of the Council's intention to issue certificates of obligation during a rd meeting scheduled to begin at 7:00 P.M. on the 23 day of April, 2007, which certificates of obligation shall be issued in a principal amount not to exceed $1,285,000 for the purpose of paying contractual obligations to be incurred for (i) constructing, improving and equipping NRH0 water park, (ii) purchasing equipment for fire service 2 and public works, including vehicles related thereto, and (iii) professional services rendered in relation to such projects and the financing thereof, and shall be payable from ad valorem taxes and a limited pledge of the net revenues of the City’s combined Waterworks and Sewer System. The notice hereby approved and authorized to be published shall read substantially in the form and content of Exhibit A hereto attached and incorporated herein by reference as a part of this resolution for all purposes. SECTION 2. THAT the City Secretary shall cause the aforesaid notice to be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City, once a week for two consecutive weeks, the date of the first publication to be at least fifteen (15) days prior to the date stated therein for the passage of the ordinance authorizing the issuance of the certificates of obligation. SECTION 3. THAT it is officially found, determined, and declared that the meeting at which this Resolution is adopted was open to the public and public notice of the time, place, and subject matter of the public business to be considered at such meeting, including this Resolution, was given, all as required by V.T.C.A., Government Code, Chapter 551, as amended. SECTION 4. THAT this Resolution shall be in force and effect from and after its passage on the date shown below. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 26th day of March, 2007. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS By:___________________________ Oscar Trevino, Mayor ATTEST: ______________________________ Patricia Hutson, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: ______________________________ George A. Staples, City Attorney APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: ______________________________ Larry Koonce, Director of Finance EXHIBIT A NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION TAKE NOTICE that the City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, shall rd convene at 7:00 o'clock P.M. on the 23 day of April, 2007, at the City Hall, 7301 N.E. Loop 820, North Richland Hills, Texas, and, during such meeting, the City Council will consider the passage of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of certificates of obligation in an amount not to exceed $1,285,000 for the purpose of paying contractual obligations to be incurred for (i) constructing, improving and equipping NRH0 water 2 park, (ii) purchasing equipment for fire service and public works, including vehicles related thereto, and (iii) professional services rendered in relation to such projects and the financing thereof; such certificates to be payable from ad valorem taxes and a limited pledge of the net revenues of the City’s combined Waterworks and Sewer System. The certificates are to be issued, and this notice is given, under and pursuant to the provisions of V.T.C.A., Local Government Code, Subchapter C of Chapter 271. Patricia Hutson City Secretary City of North Richland Hills, Texas Summary 2007 Certificates of Obligation Aquatic Park Project $ 700,000 New Park Attraction Subtotal C.O. Aquatic Park Project700,000 Capital Equipment Replacement 440,000 Fire Engine Replacement (Unit 933) 145,000 Street Sweeper Replacement (Unit 628) Subtotal C.O. Equipment Replacement585,000 Total C.O. Sale1,285,000$ CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: Human Resources Council Meeting Date: 3-26-2007 Presented by: Patrick Hillis Agenda No. F.3 Subject: GN 2007-023 Approval of the April 2007 Market Adjustment to the Public Safety Plan History On February 24, 2003, Council adopted a resolution (No. 2003-01) recognizing the need to compensate employees at a market competitive level in order to retain and attract quality individuals. As part of this resolution, Council instructed City staff to conduct annual salary surveys to determine market changes. As discussed during this year's budget work session, an analysis of survey data going back to 2003 showed relatively little movement in the market from 2003 to 2005. However, survey data showed significant movement with pay ranges over the last 12 months leading up to the budget work session. This recent market increase can be attributed to improving economic conditions as well as employers' attempts to offset rising health care costs that over the last several years have been passed along to their employees. To maintain the Council's goal of positioning our salary range midpoints at the market average, City Council approved the funds to provide for two adjustments to the salary ranges in FY 06/07. The first adjustment occurred in January 2007. The Public Safety Pay Plan was adjusted 5.42% and the Professional/Administrative and General Services Pay Plans were adjusted 4.51%. Survey Methodology To simplify the budget process, most cities adjust their pay ranges October 1 of each year. To determine additional movement with the market, the Human Resources Department conducted its 2006 benchmark survey in November of last year. The market analysis compared the benchmark positions from our pay plans against similar positions from our ten survey cities. The midpoint averages were used as the basis of comparison. The survey results combined with the Employment Cost Index showed that the City of North Richland Hills Public Safety Pay Plan was 4.83% below the market and the Professional/Administrative and General Services Pay Plans were 2.55% below the market average. Adjustments to the Public Safety Pay Plan are based on the Police Officer survey data. Since North Richland Hills Police Officer and Fire Fighter salaries are identical, the adjustment to the Public Safety Pay Plan is calculated on the higher of the two midpoints, according to the survey data. Implementation As previously approved by Council, due to the differences between the two pay plans, the implementation of the April 2007 market adjustment for the Public Safety Pay Plan will be different than the Professional/Administrative and General Services Pay Plans. All Public Safety employees will remain on step, and their salaries will be adjusted along with the pay ranges. However, the Professional/Administrative and General Services pay ranges will be brought to the market average with no further adjustment to individual employee salaries. Budget The survey data indicates that the market adjustment for the Professional/Administrative and General Services Pay Plans is 2.55%, and is within the budget estimate of 3% approved by Council as part of the FY 06/07 budget. No action from Council is needed to implement this adjustment.As stated above, only Public Safety employee's salaries will be adjusted along with the pay ranges (step plan), and Professional/Administrative and General Services employees (open pay ranges) will not receive an across the board adjustment to individual salaries. As stated above, the survey data for the Public Safety Pay Plan shows that a 4.83% market adjustment will be needed to bring the Public Safety Pay Plan to the market average. This 4.83% proposed adjustment is above the 4% estimate approved by Council in the FY 06/07 budget. Although the 4.83% exceeds the budgeted amount, due to salary savings from vacancies within both departments, sufficient funds are available to provide the necessary costs for the additional .83% difference. Since the City of North Richland Hills has been striving to remain as competitive with the market as possible, we believe it would be highly desirable to implement the additional .83% adjustment to the Public Safety Pay Plan. Recommendation: To approve a 4.83% adjustment to the City's Public Safety Pay Plan effective the first payroll period beginning in April 2007. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: Parks and Recreation Council Meeting Date: 3-26-2007 Presented by: Vickie Loftice Agenda No. F.4 Subject: GN 2007-025 Conveyance of .0615 Acres to TxDOT for Construction of Improvements Associated with the "Keep Texas Beautiful" Governor’s Achievement Award - Resolution No. 2007-023 A status update of the Davis Boulevard Streetscape and the “Keep Texas Beautiful” Governor’s Achievement Award Project was provided to Council at the February 26, 2007 meeting. Both projects will introduce streetscape amenities and features designed to enhance the city’s image and promote possible business attractions and private investment along Davis Boulevard. While the City’s consultant, Schrickel Rollins and Associates, is proceeding with the design for the landscape cost sharing portion of the Davis Streetscape project, TxDOT is proceeding with preparing the detailed plans and specifications for the pocket park and bicycle rest area at the corner of Emerald Hills Way and Davis Boulevard. The City owns this corner lot and the proposed improvements will occur within the TxDOT right- of-way along Davis Boulevard and within the limits of the City’s property. TxDOT requires that all TxDOT funded improvements occur within their right-of-way. Therefore, an additional .0615 acres needs to be conveyed to TxDOT for the purpose of constructing the proposed improvements. The deed allows for the following: • Conveyance of .0615 acres for improvements to be constructed by TxDOT • Property will revert to the City if improvements are ever removed • City retains all mineral interests The City Attorney has reviewed and approved the conveyance deed. Recommendation: To approve Resolution No. 2007-023 RESOLUTION NO. 2007- 023 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS: SECTION 1. THAT the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a conveyance deed for .0615 acres out of the William W Wallace Survey, Abstract No. 1606 to the Texas Department of Transportation for the purpose of constructing improvements associated with the “Keep Texas Beautiful” Governor’s Achievement Award Project. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 26th day of March, 2007. 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CiJf7~EiI1iI]y1~rfJIIr~L',~5;t,iseaf~flrlUl'~i~~J - ~ yy~~~Yr'•fft(?.1kWlIT;fL,kylfti.ClHi1 rt~j Irk s;~,-lat,~rra hcl,l~h ~~.~r~m~7 f : crnt.~'n ~,n.~,rfh;'~i.*nr~ . a]~dot~ucrFi:; u,~ ~r~ ~ ~>;~ny u;~ slalcde~~r~~„r7tf~n. ~!~~NP~~T~ ~II.E, ~'~-~'a4 ter ~~tc ......._...Jant~~t^}~ G, 2fl~J7._ J~~b # OE'r-~~'~ CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: City Secretary Council Meeting Date: 3-26-2007 Presented by: Agenda No. F.5 Subject: GN 2007-026 Appointments to the Industrial Development Corporation The Development Corporation Act of 1979 authorized the creation and administration of industrial development corporations to act on behalf of cities, counties and conservation and reclamation districts to issue obligations and bonds. The North Richland Hills Industrial Development Corporation was established by the City in 1980 for the purpose of encouraging employment and furthering the promotion and development of commercial, industrial and manufacturing enterprises in North Richland Hills. The City appointed seven members to the Corporation’s Board of Directors to manage and perform the duties required by law. From time to time, the Board of Directors has authorized and the City has issued Industrial Development Bonds to provide financial assistance to private-sector entities for the acquisition and construction of industrial and commercial facilities to be in the public interest. The bonds are secured by the property financed and are payable solely from payments received on the underlying mortgage loans. Upon repayment of the bonds, ownership of the acquired facilities transfers to The City is not obligated in any the private-sector served by the bond issuance. manner for repayment of the bonds. Since 1980 there have been four issues: Sealy Mattress in 1981, Carlisle Corporation in 1983, M & H Realty Co (H & M Foods) in 1985 and Technol, Inc. in 1985. As of September 30, 2006, there was one issue of Industrial Development Bonds outstanding in the name of Carlisle Corporation. This company was named Graham Magnetics. We have been informed that it was acquired by another corporation who assumed its assets and liabilities. While it is no longer in business here, its ID Bonds are being paid. Again the City has no obligation to pay these nor any liability.The original issue amount totaled $4,625,000 with a retirement date of 2013. Over the last several years, the Corporation has been inactive but cannot be dissolved until the retirement of the one outstanding issue. Additionally, the Board of Directors has not needed to meet and the existing members terms of office have expired. The City recently received notification from the State of Texas to submit a non-profit periodic report for the Corporation updating information for the Corporation.Two officers of the Corporation must submit the report. In order to provide updated information to the State Council is being requested to appoint/reappoint members to the Board of Directors. Staff is recommending the appointment of the following individuals to hold office for a term of six years or until successors are appointed as provided in the Corporations’ Bylaws. Mr. Charles Brinkley Mr. Bob Hamm Mr. Richard Work Mr. David Myers Mr. Robert Harrison Mr. Tommy Brown Ms. Rita Oujesky All of the individuals being recommended for appointment with the exception of Mr. Brown and Ms. Oujesky are currently serving on the Board. Recommendation: To appoint to the Industrial Development Corporation Mr. Charles Brinkley, Mr. Bob Hamm, Mr. Richard Work, Mr. David Myers, Mr. Robert Harrison, Mr. Tommy Brown and Ms. Rita Oujesky to serve until June 30, 2013. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: City Secretary Council Meeting Date: 3-26-2007 Presented by: Agenda No. F.6 Subject: GN 2007-027 Appointments to Health Facilities Development Corporation The Health Facilities Development Act authorized municipalities, counties and hospital districts to create corporations for the purpose of providing and improving health facilities. The corporations are authorized to issue bonds on behalf of its sponsoring entity. The City established the North Richland Hills Health Facilities Development Corporation in 1994 for the purpose of issuing Health Facilities Development Bonds to provide financial assistance to private-sector entities to promote and develop new, expanded or improved health facilities to assist the maintenance of public health and welfare. The bonds are secured by the property financed and are payable solely from payments received on the underlying mortgage loans. Upon repayment of the bonds, ownership of the acquired facilities transfers to the private-sector entity served by the The City is not obligated in any matter for repayment of the bonds bond issuance.. With the establishment of the Corporation, the City appointed seven members to its Board of Directors to manage and perform the duties required by law. As of September 30, 2006, there was one issue of Health Facilities Development Bonds outstanding in the name of Tealridge Manor Corporation. The original amount issued in 1994 totaled $5,700,000 with a retirement date of 2024. The bonds were for the Meadowlakes Retirement Facility. Since the issuance of the bonds in 1994, the Health Facilities Development Corporation has not been active. Because there are currently two vacant Board of Director positions and all of the Director’s terms of office expired in November 2006, staff is recommending appointments be made to the Corporation. In the previous agenda item, Council was requested to make appointments to the Industrial Development Corporation. Staff is recommending that the individuals that were appointed to the Industrial Development Corporation also be appointed to the Health Facilities Development Corporation. Individuals recommended for appointment are: Mr. Charles Brinkley, Mr. Bob Hamm, Mr. Richard Work, Mr. David Myers, Mr. Robert Harrison, Mr. Tommy Brown and Ms. Rita Oujesky. With the exception of Tommy Brown, the individuals are currently serving on the Corporation’s Board of Directors. As provided by the Corporation’s Bylaws the members will serve for a term of six years. Their terms of office will expire June 30, 2013. Recommendation: To appoint to the North Richland Hills Health Facilities Development Corporation Mr. Charles Brinkley, Mr. Bob Hamm, Mr. Richard Work, Mr. David Myers, Mr. Robert Harrison, Mr. Tommy Brown and Ms. Rita Oujesky to serve until June 30, 2013. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: City Secretary Council Meeting Date: 3-26-2007 Presented by: Councilman David Whitson Agenda No. F.7 Subject: INFORMATION AND REPORTS - Councilman Whitson Announcements Come find out what Texas music means to you at the 2007 Sounds of Spring Concert th Sounds of Springkick off on April 6 and continueevery Friday Series. The will through May 11th. The concerts are in a new location this year and will take place on grounds of NRH2O the starting at 7:00 p.m. The concerts are FREE and everyone is welcome. For more details, visit www.soundsnrh.com or call 817-427-6600. Companies The City of North Richland Hills invites local businesses to compete in the inActionSaturday, April 21st bowling event on . The registration deadline is April 16th. For more information on this fun event contact Bob Hagin at 817-427-6600. Companies In Action is presented by HealthMarkets. LitterNot cleanup event The Neighborhood Services Department is holding a from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 21st . Volunteers will meet at the Neighborhood Services Building on Dick Fisher Drive and pick up litter in the rights of way. For more information please call 817-427-6651. Kudos Korner Every Council Meeting, we spotlight our employees for the great things they do. Inspector Mike Pastre, Planning & Inspections Department A thank you letter was received from a builder commending the entire Planning & Inspections Department and especially Mike for a great job on a recent inspection. The builder said Mike was very professional and courteous, and saved the project from unexpected delays. He said this kind of cooperation sets NRH apart from the surrounding cities. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: City SecretaryCouncil Meeting Date: 3-26-2007 Presented by: Agenda No. F.8 Subject: Adjournment