HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRFD 2008-08-19 MinutesMINUTES OF THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PARK AND
RECREATION FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
HELD IN THE CITY HALL PRE COUNCIL ROOM, 7301
NORTHEAST LOOP 820 -AUGUST 19, 2008 - 5:00 P.M.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Trevino called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
OFFICERS:
Oscar Trevino
John Lewis
Tim Barth
David Whitson
Brad Greene
Larry J. Cunningham
Patricia Hutson
Larry Koonce
Chairman/Mayor
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Citizen Member
President
Secretary
Treasurer
OTHERS PRESENT:
Jared Miller
Karen Bostic
Elizabeth Reining
Mark Mills
Vickie Loftice
Mary Edwards
Absent: Tom Lombard
Tracye Tipps
Assistant City Manager
Managing Director
Assistant to Gity Manager
Budget Director
Director of Parks & Recreation
Public Information Officer
Citizen Member
Citizen Member
2.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 27, 2007 MEETING
APPROVED
BOARD MEMBER. LEwls MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE AuGU~T 27, 2.007 MEETING.
BOARD MEMBER VIIHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION.
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MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-O.
3.
FDC 2008-001 REVIEW THE PARK & RECREATION FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION PROPOSED ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET AND
RECOMMEND ADOPTION
Mr. Jared Miller, Assistant City Manager, presented a PowerPoint presentation giving an
overview of the Revised 2007/2008 Operating Budget and the proposed 2008-09
Operating Budget. The revised operating budget for 2007-08 is $5,612,974 and the
proposed operating budget for 2008-09 is $5,914,550 The revenue portion of the
Operating Budget includes an increase of $112,356 in projected sales tax revenue and an
appropriation of $600,000 from fund balance to offset the expense of $600,000 for the
Recreation Center Capital Project. The budget includes an increase in expenses of
approximately $175,000 for maintaining the Parks system and operating the Tennis
Center. There is an increase in the Other and Reserves category due to the $600,000 to
be used toward funding the Recreation Center Capital Project. There were no questions
from the Board on the revenues or expenditures.
BOARD MEMBER WHITSON MOVED T4 RECOMMEND THE ADOPTION OF THE REVISED 200712008
AND PROPOSED 200812009 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET TO CITY COUNCIh. BOARD MEMBER
EARTH SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED S-O.
4.
FDC 2008-002 REVIEW THE PARK & RECREATION FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PROPOSED CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET
AND RECOMMEND ADOPTION
Mr. Jared Miller, Assistant City Manager, presented a PowerPoint presentation recapping
the history and accomplishments of the Park Development Fund and highlighting the
completed projects, continuing and new projects and funding for fiscal year 2008-09. The
proposed 2008-09 Capital Projects budget is $1,893,757. Completed projects discussed
were the Annual Tree Planting, City Entry Sign (East Harwood), J.B. Sandlin Park
Improvements, Median/Entry Sign (GlenviewlLoop 820), Parks Infrastructure Maintenance,
Parks & Recreation Security Lighting Systems and Tipps Canine Hollow Additional Parking.
Continuing projects discussed were Boulevard 26 Trail, Calloway Branch Trail, Central
West Neighborhood Park, Davis Boulevard Streetscape, Founders and Legacy
Recognition Program, Grand Avenue Park Plaza, Liberty Lake Phase 1 and 2, Lighting at
Tipps Canine Hollow, Little Bear Creek Trail, Playground and Bleacher Shade Structures,
and Public Art at Grand Avenue Plaza.
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New projects are Annual Tree Planting, Educationllnterpretive Signage, Fossil Creek Area
Revitalization, Home Town Natural Area Restoration, Median/Entry Improvements (Mid
Cities East), Park Infrastructure Maintenance, Playground/Bleacher Shade Structures
(2009}, and Trail Signage and Identification, Mr. Miller reviewed the proposed Central Area
Recreation Center Capital Project, Mr. Miller advised sales tax and certificates of
obligation would fund the project with the debt issuance supported by TIF #2. The total
cost of project is $21,900,000. Mr. Miller highlighted some of the proposed amenities for
the Center,
• Board Member Barth questioned if the individuals responsible for the damage to the
Home Town natural habitat area would reimburse the City. The City Manager
advised the City planned to proceed with pursuing restitution from those
responsible.
• Board Member Whitson questioned if the Recreation Center would have a tumbling
room; that he had been asked by a citizen. Staff advised that it could be considered
during the public meetings and public input process.
Mr. Miller reviewed the Long Range Plan with the Board and called to their attention the
transfer from the General Fund to the Park Development Fund beginning in FY 2010-2011
in the amount of $725,000 and increasing over the next several years. Mr. Miller explained
the transfer is not a subsidy to the Park Development Fund from the General Fund. The
transfer is the estimated operational costs of the current Recreation Center that will be
continued to the new Central Recreation Center that is anticipated to be operational by FY
2010111.
After additional questions from the Board, Chairman Trevino a called for the motion.
BOARD MEMBER BARTH MOVED TO APPROVE FDC 2~Q8-Q2 TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY
COUNCIL THE ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED 2QQS-2QQ9 DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PROPOSED
ANNUAL CAPITAL BUDGET,. BOARD MEMBER GREENE SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-O.
Staff advised the Corporation Board would meet on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 6:15 p.m.
to conduct the public hearings required by State law.
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5.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Trevino the meeting adjourned at 5:37 p.m.
APP ED:
Oscar vi o -Chairman /Mayor
ATTEST
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Patricia Hutson -Secretary