HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 2993ORDINANCE NO. 2993
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 104 OF THE
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CODE OF ORDINANCES;
INCREASING FEES FOR SEISMIC SURVEYS AND
INCREASING CHARGES FOR PIPELINES WHICH CROSS
PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY; PROVIDING A PENALTY;
PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING A CUMULATIVE CLAUSE; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of North Richland Hills, Texas is a Home Rule Municipality located
in Tarrant County, Texas, created in accordance with the provisions of the
Texas Local Government Code and operating pursuant to the enabling
legislation of the State of Texas and its home rule charter; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of North Richland Hills, Texas deems it fiscally prudent to
increase certain fees and charges for seismic and pipeline activities in the
city; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND
HILLS, TEXAS:
Section 1: THAT Sections 104-5(7) and 104-32(2) of the North Richland Hills Code of
Ordinances are hereby amended to read as follows:
"Section 104-5. Seismic Survey Permit Requirements
A permit shall be required for seismic surveys. No seismic survey permit shall be
granted unless the applicant shows proof of lease of mineral property within 200 feet of
the right-of-way on which the survey is to be conducted. All seismic survey permit
applications shall be submitted to the Planning and Development Department for
approval. The seismic survey shall not begin prior to the issuance of a seismic survey
permit from the City. A permit shall include, but is not limited to, the following
information:
(7) The permit fee for a seismic survey within the City of North Richland Hills shall be
$2,500, plus the costs of barricade rental and personnel required to direct and
divert traffic if City forces and materials are used.
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"Section 104-32. Fees and Payments to City
The following fees shall be due to the City prior to any pipeline construction:
(2) Right-of-Way Uses Fee -Pipeline Company shall pay aRight-of-Way Uses Fee.
This fee shall be collected on or prior to the Effective Date of the Agreement.
Pipeline Company shall pay the City as compensation for its use of the Public
Rights-of-Ways for the Term of the Agreement the sum of $45.00 per linear foot
based on the linear foot of gas pipeline proposed to be constructed within the
City's public Right-Of-Way ("License Fee"). This License Fee shall be adjusted
annually based on the Dallas-Fort Worth Consumer Price Index.
AND IT IS SO ORDAINED.
PASSED AND APPROVED on the 13th day of May, 2008.
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George tapl s, City Attorney
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John Pitstick, Planning & Development Director
Trevino, Mayor
Ordinance No. 2993
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INVOICE
Star - Telegram
400 W. 7TH STREET
FORT WORTH, TX 76102
(817) 390 -7761
Federal Tax ID 22- 3148254
Bill To:
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS /SE
PO BOX 820609
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX 76182-
Customer ID: CIT13
Invoice Number: 297498961
Invoice Date: 6/1/2008
Draft Only
Terms:
Net due in 21 days
Due Date:
6/30/2008
PO Number:
Order Number:
29749896
Sales Rep:
073
Description:
CITY OF NORTH RI
Publication Dates: 5/28/2008 - 6/1/2008
Description ]b 56ir +Col Depth Linage MU Rate Amount
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS 13580
Sales Discount
Misc Fee
($8.50)
$5.00
Net Amount: $82.08
THE STATE OF TEXAS
County of Tarrant
1 114 114 LINE $0.25 $85.58
CHRISTY L. HOLLAND
My COMMISSION EXPIRES
July 31, 2008
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Before me, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, this day personally appeared Deborah Baylor, Bid and Legal Coordinator for the Star -
Telegram, published by the Star - Telegram, Inc. at Fort Worth, in Tarrant County, Texas; and who, after being duly sworn, did depose and say that the
attached clipping of an advertisement was published in the ove named pLonthe d dates: BIDS 8 LEGAL DEPT. STAR TELEGRAM
(817) 390 -7501
Signed _
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME, THIS Tuesday, J ne ,
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Th ank You For Your Payment
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CIT 13
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAN
297498961
$82.08
CITY OF NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS
ORDINANCE NO.
2993
An ordinance amend-
In Chapter 104 of
the City of North
Richland Hills Code
of Ordinances, in-
creasing fees for
seismic surveys and
Increasing
charges
for pipelines which
cross public rights of
way; providing a
Penalty; providing a
savings clause; pro-
viding for pubrca-
legal Notices
tion; pproviding for
bfli
a a
cu m proud- e
cuulativ
whether or not there
c ing
la
clause; and
has been a criminal
g an effective
effective
complaint filed.
date.
date.
Passed nd Approved
Section 104 -51. Pen-
on this 13th o
alty
May, 2008.
<a) It shall be unlawful
/s /Oscar Trevino
and an offense for
Oscar Trevino - Ma or
y
any person to do the
following:
ATTEST:
Hutson
Engage any
Patricia
a a Hutson y
(
activity not permit-
by the terms
Secreta
APPROVP / D AS TO
a gas well permit it
FORM AND LEGAL -
ITY:
issued
cha t r under this
( p 2) Fail
/s George /George Staples Staples
-
to comply with
any
City
y
Attorney
condition set
forth in a gas well
permit issued under
this chapter; or
(3) Violate any pro-
per
m of
ill be
ne of
iy tnat a
sts shall
a sepa-
(c) Any violation of
this chapter that
governs fire safety,
Public health, and /or
sanitation, including
dumping, refuse, or
discharge, shall be
Punished by a fine
not exceeding two
thousand dollars
(f2,000)
per viola-
tion per day subject
to agplicabfe state
law. Each day that a
violation exists shall
constitute a sepa-
rate offense.
(d) The penalty pro-
vided herein shall be
cumulative of other
remedies provided by
state law, including
but not limited to
the recovery of civil
penalties under
Subchapter B,
Chapter 54, of the
Texas Local Gov-
ernment Code. The
City may institute
any appropriate ac-
tion or proceeding in
a court of competent
Jurisdiction to enjoin'
the violation of his
chapter. The power
of Injunction may be
exercised in en
ing this chapter