HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2007-11-10 AgendasCITY 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, November 12, 2007
6:00 P.M.
A.1 Discuss Items from Regular City Council Meeting
A.2 IR 2007 -125 Report on 2007 Citizen Survey (20 Minutes)
A.3 IR 2007 -127 NRH2O 2007 End of Season Report (10 Minutes)
A.4 IR 2007 -128 Update to the NRH2O Strategic Plan (10 Minutes)
A.5 Adjournment
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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 November 9, 2007 at��1.��
ss tant 6 ty 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.
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CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
Monday, November 12, 2007
7:00 P.M.
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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.
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A.0 Call to Order - Mayor Trevino
A.1 Invocation - Councilman Sapp
A.2 Pledge - Brownie Troop 3319
A.3 Special Presentation(s) and Recognition(s) - Proclamation Recognizing Houstin
Gardiner for Special Olympics presented by Councilman Whitson
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
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requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and
considered.
B.1 Approval of Minutes of October 22, 2007 City Council Meeting
B.2 FP 2007 -12 Consideration of a Request from Jason and April Blue to Approve a Final
Plat of Lots1 -2, Block 1, Blue Addition (Located at 9004 Kirk Lane - 3.302 acres)
B.3 PW 2007 -017 Approve Loading /Unloading Zone on Flory Street and Manor Drive during
School Zone Times - Ordinance No. 2956
B.4 PU 2007 -053 Award of Bid to SPSD Inc in the amount of $43,694 for the installation of
the Harwood Road Entry Sign Project.
B.5 PU 2007 -049 Award Bid to E -Z -Go Textron to Lease Food and Beverage Carts for Iron
Horse Golf Course - Resolution No. 2007 -111
B.6 PU 2007 -059 Authorize Purchase of 107 Desktop Computers for the New Library from
Dell in the Amount of $119,512
B.7 PU 2007 -057 Authorize Purchase of 150 Desktop Computers from Dell in the Amount of
$167,570.
B.8 PU 2007 -058 Approve Contract Renewal of Microsoft Enterprise Agreement with SHI
Government Solutions - Resolution No. 2007 -066
C.0 PUBLIC HEARINGS
C.1 ZC 2007 -12 Public Hearing and Consideration of a Request from Benjamin and Ann
Loibl to Approve a Zoning Change from "AG" Agricultural to "R -1 -S" Special Single
Family (Located at 8908 Kirk Lane - 1.454 acres) - Ordinance No. 2966
C.2 FP 2007 -15 Consideration of a Request from Benjamin and Ann Loibl to Approve a
Final Plat of Lot 1, Block 1, Loibl Addition (Located at 8908 Kirk Lane - 1.454 acres)
(This is not a Public Hearing but is related to Item C.1)
C.3 GN 2007 -100 Public Hearing and Consideration of Amending the Zoning Ordinance by
revising Section 118 -631 Permitted Land Use Tables and Section 118 -632 Town center
permitted uses; to require a Special Use Permit for all Duplex, Triplex, Fourplex,
Townhome and Multi- family Dwelling units in the City - Ordinance No. 2963
C.4 GN 2007 -098 Public Hearing and Consideration of Amending the Zoning Ordinance by
requiring a Special Use Permit for gas well drilling and production in non - residential
zoning districts - Ordinance No. 2964
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C.5 GN 2007 -099 Consider appealing Chapter 104 Gas Drilling and Production establishing
new setbacks from streets and rights of way - Ordinance No. 2965 (This is not a Public
Hearing but is related to Item C.4)
C.6 GN 2007 -101 Public Hearing and Consideration of approval of 2007 Comprehensive
Plan - Ordinance No. 2961
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 -089 An Ordinance Amending Section 18 -191 and 18 -277 of the North
Richland Hills Code of Ordinances by Changing the Definition of Weekend Food
Vendors and Increasing the Minimum Size of Building and Eliminating "Industrial" Land
Uses From Where They Can Operate - Ordinance No. 2958
F.2 GN 2007 -103 Cast Ballot for Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Directors - Resolution
No. 2007 -067
F.3 PU 2007 -055 Award RFP No. 07 -1404 to 3M Library Systems in the amount of
$215,151 for the Radio Frequency Identification System for the New Library -
Resolution No. 2007 -065
F.4 GN 2007 -097 Consideration of Amending Chapter 106 of the General Code of
Ordinances by Revising the Sign Regulations - Ordinance No. 2962
F.5 PU 2007 -056 Award Bid No. 07 -1403 to GST Public Safety Supply for the Purchase of
Police Uniforms
F.6 INFORMATION AND REPORTS - Councilman Welch
F.7 Adjournment
All items on the agenda are for discussion and /or action.
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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 November 9, 2007 at2aa��;
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istant 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.
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City of North Richland Hills
City Council Work Session Meeting Agenda
North Richland Hills City Hall Pre-Council Chambers
7301 Northeast Loop 82O
North Richland Hi||o, TX 76180
Monday, November 12'2OO7
A. 1 Discuss Items from Re-gular City Council Meeting
A.2 IR 2007-125 Report on 2007 Citizen Survey (20 Minutes
A.3 JR 2007-127 NRH20 2007 End of Season Report (10 Minutes)
A.4 JR 2007-128 Up ate to the NRH20 Strategic Plan (10 Minutes)
A.5 Ad9ournment
CITY OF
INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL No. IR 2007 -125
Date: November 12, 2007
Subject: 2007 Citizens Survey
The City of North Richland Hills contracted with the University of North Texas Survey
Research Center earlier this year to conduct our 2007 Citizen Survey. The survey was
administered by phone to a random selection of residents in September using
statistically proven techniques to insure valid responses. The Survey Research Center
has tabulated an analyzed the results.
Overall, the survey results were very positive: 94% of respondents rated the quality of
life in NRH is excellent or good; 96% would recommend NRH to a friend or family
member as a good place to live; and 89% plan to remain in NRH for several years.
Attached is an executive summary highlighting the survey results.
The survey results will help City Council and staff determine which programs and
services we are providing well and where improvements can be made. Comparisons to
the 2005 survey result will also help staff in measuring our improvements.
Dr. Paul Ruggiere of the UNT Survey Research Center will make a presentation
regarding the survey results during the November 12 City Council Work Session.
Respectfully Submitted,
Mary Peters
Public Information Officer
ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS �
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Overall, quality of life in NRH is excellent (41.9 percent) or good (52.1 percent) reported 94.0
percent of the survey respondents. Ninety -six percent would recommend NRH to a friend or
family member as a good place to live. Eighty -nine percent of the respondents planned to
remain in NRH for several years.
• Thirty -four percent of the respondents reported using NRH2O and 30.4 percent
indicated using the Recreation Center. The Iron Horse Golf Course was used by
21.8 percent of respondents. Nine percent or fewer reported using the Dan Echols
Senior Center (8.8 percent), Bursey Road Senior Center (7.3 percent) or Richland
Tennis Center (6.5 percent). Ninety percent of respondents who used these facilities
rated them excellent (35.8 percent) or good (53.8 percent).
• Twenty -two percent reported participation in the City's recreational programs during
the past year. Eighty -eight percent of those respondents rated the programs as
excellent (37.6 percent) or good (51.8 percent).
• Two - thirds (67.8 percent) of the respondents reported using an NRH park during the
past year. Ninety -five percent of those respondents rated parks as excellent (52.1
percent) or good (42.7 percent).
• The public library was used in the past year by 59.5 percent of the respondents. A
large majority rated library services as excellent (58.2 percent) or good (37.1
percent).
• High grass and weeds (60.6 percent) and litter (55.0 percent) were code violations
seen frequently or sometimes in the city.
• Emergency services were rated excellent or good by a large majority of respondents.
• Other city services received a majority of combined excellent and good ratings. The
condition of non - residential (80.6 percent) and residential streets (63.6 percent)
received the lowest ratings. Street maintenance (76.7 percent) and storm drainage
(58.7 percent) were reported to need much or some improvement.
• Respondents split on ratings of traffic flow on major streets. Forty -four percent rated
traffic flow excellent or good; 55.5 percent rated it fair or poor. Fifty -nine percent
rated signal timing as excellent (5.3 percent) or good (51.5 percent).
• When asked the type of business respondents would like to see move to NRH, 20.6
percent indicated NRH did not need additional businesses. Twenty percent would
like more upscale grocery stores while 14.0 percent wanted more sit -down
restaurants.
• Sixty percent of the respondents with Internet access had visited the NRH Web site.
Nearly all of those respondents found the information they needed.
• Ninety -two percent of the respondents reported reading the City newsletter. Ninety -
six percent of those respondents found it useful.
• The two most common sources of news about NRH were the Fort Worth Star -
Telegram and the NRH city newsletter.
INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL No. IR 2007 -127
Date: November 12, 2007
Subject: NRH2O 2007 End of Season Report
2007 End of Season Report
Staff has prepared NRH2O's 2007 End of Season report and is submitting it for
Council's review. The report summarizes park attendance, financial performance,
marketing efforts, group sales, staffing, park operations and surveys.
Highlights from the report include:
• Strong revenue year — Over $3.9 million
• Sixth best attendance season — 248,205
• Highest season pass totals — 11,404 passes sold
• Highest group exclusive revenue - Over $19,000
• Highest food and beverage revenue - Over $465,000
• Third best gift shop revenue in the past five years (post Beanie Baby craze) -
Over $103,000
• Second best locker revenue — Over $59,000
• North Richland Hills residents account for over 27 percent of park's attendance
Chris Swartz, NRH20's Park Manager, will present highlights from the report during the
Pre - Council meeting.
Formal action is not requested from Mayor and Council.
Respectfully Submitted,
Vickie Loftice
Director of Parks and Recreation
ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS �
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2007 Season Report
Introduction
Staff has prepared the 2007 NRH20 Season Report for your review. The report outlines
park performance in attendance, marketing, on -park profit centers, team member
performance, financial performance and survey results.
Attendance
The impact of the weather during the 2007 Season at NRH20 was felt throughout the
season. The park saw the second rainiest May, the rainiest June and the rainiest July in
the history of its operation. The summer's temperature was also cooler resulting in only
five days where the temperature was 100 degrees or higher. This is compared to 37
days of 100 degree temperature or higher during the 2006 Season. This was also the
first season where the area saw measurable rain on over 50 percent of the park's
operating days. However, there were positives once the rains moved away from the
area. The month of August was the best the park has ever experienced with over
75,000 visits. This is a result of not only the favorable change in weather, but also the
revised school calendar. The overall result of the weather challenges was a decrease in
attendance from the 2006 Season. Total attendance for 2007 was 248,205 compared to
260,869 for the 2006 season. This was a sixth place finish in the 13 season history of
the park's operations.
Attendance Comparison
300,000
250,000
200,000-
150,000
100,000
50,000
1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
■Attendance 185,375 222,986 202,957 243,007 239,420 260,500 250,406 266,655 228,992 213,285 250,682 260,869 248,205
Financial Performance
NRH20 finished the season with over $3.9 million in revenue for Fiscal 06 -07. This was
approximately equal to last season's revenue.
Park Revenue
Park expenses, including indirect cost transfer to the general fund ($102,297) and
allocation expense transfers to the general fund ($116,353), totaled approximately
$2.69 million.
Recap of the 2007 Season - Marketing
Throughout the 2007 season, the marketing division of NRH2O Family Water Park
conducted a comprehensive advertising campaign, aggressive promotions and multiple
special events to successfully position NRH2O as the Metroplex's Family Water Park.
Various advertising mediums were utilized, including television, radio and print.
Season Passes
Season pass sales increased from 10,848 passes in 2006 to 11,404 passes in 2007.
The park implemented a direct mail campaign during the holiday season, offering a $5
discount to anyone who purchased a season pass prior to December 22nd. As usual, the
park also offered a special entertainment package for those who chose to purchase
their season pass prior to opening day. This entertainment package included a souvenir
40 NRH2O bottle, in -park coupons, coupons for local businesses and free admission tickets
for friends. The package was valued at over $35. Season passes were advertised
through a direct mail campaign sent to past season pass holders and a database of
names collected by the park, in addition to a water bill insert sent to North Richland Hills
residents. The park offered guests the best volume discount at a flat rate of $69.99 for
non - resident season passes.
Marketing, Advertising and Promotions Recap
With continued competition in the Dallas /Fort Worth area, NRH20's marketing strategy
maintained its focus on Tarrant County. The focal point of the 2007 Season's
advertising campaign was to introduce the new Accelerator while further publicizing
NRH2O Family Water Park as the place for summer family fun. As the park has done
over the past two years, the advertisements conveyed the scope of the facility (showing
how the park differs in size from competing smaller facilities) and publicized the offers
with the park's two promotional partners, Chick -fil -A and Dr Pepper.
Radio and Television Media Coverage
The day before the park opened to the public, KSCS radio personality Brother Van
visited NRH2O and was the first DJ to ride the Accelerator. Alongside his children, he
raced down the slide live, on the air during the KSCS morning show. NRH2O received
multiple promotional spots the week leading up to his ride and photos of his appearance
were posted on the radio station's web site, KSCS.com.
Channel 5 News featured NRH20 on May 19th to help promote the park's opening day
as well as introduce the newest attraction, the Accelerator. During multiple broadcasts,
the news showed clips of guests racing down the new slide.
On July 12th, Channel 5 News broadcasted a story about how the rainy weather
impacted local businesses. NRH20 was featured as one of the outdoor businesses
affected by the wet weather.
Due to rainy weather, NRH2O had to re- schedule one of its most popular special events,
the Dive -In Movie Jaws. KRLD 1080 AM made special mentions several times
throughout the day on August 3rd to remind listeners of the rescheduled movie.
Print Media Coverage - Publicity
Throughout the summer, the Fort Worth Star - Telegram and Dallas Morning News
featured NRH2O in numerous articles and listings. Dive -In movies were regularly
mentioned in the Dallas Morning News Guide and the Fort Worth Star - Telegram Star
Time. The movies were highlighted in the Star - Telegram's After Hours, Best Bets, Picks
of the Week and Star Time listings on multiple occasions. In addition, a special feature
article about the series ran in the June 15th issue of the Star - Telegram. For the first
time, NRH20 was highlighted in the newspaper's new video webcast component of their
website with a related story.
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At the beginning of the summer, the Star - Telegram featured NRH2O in an article
highlighting area waterparks with photos and generic information about the park. As the
summer progressed, the wet weather spurred many articles about the rain's impact on
outdoor businesses and highlighted NRH20 in several stories. The Star - Telegram and
Dallas Morning News also featured multiple park events throughout the summer
including the Birthday Celebration, Hilary Duff Sweepstakes, iPod an Hour Giveaway
and Fairly Odd Parents visit. Other local family publications including Fort Worth Child,
Positive Parenting and local newspapers featured many of NRH2O's events in their
family calendars as well.
Print Advertising
NRH20 continued to focus its newspaper advertising on park events. The Dive -In Movie
Series was advertised through eight large ads that ran in the Fort Worth Star - Telegram
Northeast section promoting each week's movie. In addition, Star - Telegram ads were
run to promote various events that occurred at the park. NRH2O also ran
advertisements promoting birthdays and season passes in Tarrant County family
publications including Fort Worth Child and Positive Parenting.
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The park is continuing to see an increase in guests and potential visitors utilizing the
NRH20 website. In 2007, the site was used to promote special events, discounts and
promotions. NRH2O continued to offer online ticket and season pass purchasing
through the park's website. This season, 6,270 online ticket purchases were generated
throughout the season in comparison to 2006, when the site generated 6,205 online
ticket purchases. 2007 was the first year for season passes to be offered online for the
entire season and NRH2O sold 2,667 passes through the website. During the 2006
season, 997 season passes were sold online.
E -mail
E -mail has become an integral component of NRH20's marketing strategy. In 2007, e-
mails were used to promote special events, communicate time sensitive information to
guests and offer special promotions throughout the season. NRH2O has compiled an e-
mail distribution list of over 14,000 addresses including season pass holders, past
NRH2O guests and potential guests who have participated in NRH2O contests and
promotions.
Radio and Television Advertisements
NRH20 chose to partner with Comcast Cable again this season to efficiently target our
Tarrant County market. The stations chosen were specifically selected based on survey
data given to the park that specified which stations matched up with mothers and
children who frequent waterparks. The programming, during which NRH2O
advertisements aired, was geared towards children and mothers. Stations included
Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, Animal Planet, ABC Family, HGTV, Style, TBS, Lifetime
and TLC. The park also advertised on Channel 11 throughout the month of July with
spots airing during the morning news and television shows targeted towards women.
NRH2O ran advertisements on three radio stations that were chosen based on the
park's target market. The radio stations NRH20 partnered with during the 2007 season
included KSCS 96.3, KLTY 94.9 and Radio Disney 620. In addition to advertisements,
these stations provided additional promotional exposure through on site radio remotes
and van stops. As a part of these added value promotions, NRH2O received additional
coverage through announcements leading up to the events and remote broadcasts.
Season Pass Promotions
The 2007 season kicked -off with a holiday season pass sale that began the week
following Thanksgiving and continued through December 22, 2006. Prior to the start of
the campaign, a direct mail piece was sent to the previous year's season pass holders
and a database of names that were compiled through the park's website. Additionally,
the sale was promoted through water bill inserts sent to North Richland Hills residents.
The holiday season pass promotion included a $5 off discount, special incentives and a
souvenir bottle good for $1 refills all summer long. For the first time ever, the holiday
season pass sale was extended to guests who purchased season passes online. The
park sold 400 season passes online during the sale.
NRH2O also held a spring season pass special prior to the May 19th opening of the
park. The promotion was directed at Northeast Tarrant County residents, with the offer
being announced via flyers to the Birdville Independent School District and water bill
inserts sent to North Richland Hills residents.
Brochure
The 2007 general park brochure showcased the Dive -In Movie schedule, a host of
special events, the 2007 operating schedule, information about birthday parties and
admission prices. A "fun" map was included showing the locations of the attractions and
amenities. Roughly 90,000 brochures were distributed during the 2007 season to park
guests and targeted locations throughout the Metroplex.
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During the 2007 season, NRH2O launched a cross - promotion with Tarrant County
Chick -fil -A restaurants. Beginning opening day and continuing through the end of June,
seventeen Chick -fil -A restaurants across Tarrant County partnered with NRH2O to
distribute $4 off coupons to all customers at each location. In addition, each of the
locations displayed point of purchase (POP) materials that featured NRH2O and the
coupon offer.
Throughout the second half of the season, Dr Pepper included a $4 off Sunday -
Thursday discount coupon on the side of cans that were distributed throughout Dallas
and Fort Worth. The special offer was printed on 2.4 million cans.
For the 2007 season, Cook Children's Urgent Care Center and NRH2O teamed up
again for a cross promotion designed to drive traffic to both Cook Children's and
NRH2O. Cook Children's distributed NRH20 materials at local family events that they
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station.
Donations
NRH2O donates daily admission tickets to several hundred organizations per year, in
exchange for promotional advertising at school carnivals, charity events and
fundraisers. In 2007, over 700 organizations, including more than 35 Birdville
Independent School District schools, North Richland Hills churches and North Richland
Hills businesses, benefited from NRH2O's dedication to serving the community.
Approximately 1,400 tickets were awarded to these worthy organizations.
Special Events
Special events continued to play an integral role during the 2007 season. These events
are important to the park as they help gain additional publicity, encourage new guests to
visit the park, give season pass holders more reasons to attend the park on multiple
occasions and enhance the overall family - friendly character of NRH2O.
Dive -In Movies continued to play a major role in the park's success throughout the 2007
season. This season, NRH2O extended the Dive -In Movie series by adding one extra
movie to the line -up. Unfortunately, due to the rain, a couple of the movies were
cancelled or rescheduled and therefore attendance was impacted on some Dive -In
Movie nights. The movies were sponsored by Radio Disney, and were shown every
or Friday night beginning June 8th and ending August 3rd. The 2007 season line -up
included Flushed Away, Monster House, Over the Hedge, Jaws, Happy Feet, Open
Season, Charlotte's Web and Barnyard. On evenings when weather cooperated, Dive -
In Movie nights generated approximately 1,000 more guests than other Friday nights
throughout the season, illustrating the popularity of this unique and fun event. Prior to
the Dive -In Movies, Jay Jenson with Radio Disney came out to the park to play games
with the guests and give away prizes.
Despite the rain, guests visited NRH20 on May 26th for the park's Hilary Duff kick -off
event. During this four hour event, guests were invited to sign up for a chance to win a
$50 Kohl's gift card every hour and also be entered into a drawing for a trip for two to
Hollywood, California to meet Hilary Duff in person during a luncheon /meet and greet.
The sweepstakes continued throughout Memorial Day weekend and the winner was a
North Richland Hills resident, Mindi Anderson, who was extremely excited to win.
On May 31St, NRH2O celebrated the park's 13th season of operation with its annual
birthday party. Guests were able to visit the park for $13 for the day and participate in
birthday festivities during the afternoon hours. Activities included carnival games and
prizes, clowns, free drinks and popcorn, Dippin' Dots samples and a performance by a
local children's theater. A majority of the guests who were on park attended the event
that afternoon.
On Wednesday, June 6th, NRH2O held "An iPod an Hour Giveaway Day" and received
well over 1,000 entries for a chance to win an iPod nano every hour during the park's
operation that day. Like last year, this event was quite a success as many season pass
holders and other guests made a special trip to the park in order to place their entry.
On Wednesday, June 20th, over 150 NRH20 guests took a break from the waterslides to
watch the Fort Worth Zoo's Wild Wonders educational program. The zoo presented an
hour long educational show and brought a wide variety of "special guests" to the park
including a penguin, snake and alligator.
For the fifth year in a row, NRH2O hosted the KSCS morning show crew who
broadcasted live from the park on Friday, July 20th from 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. This
year's event was the most successful one yet with over 1,700 guests in attendance prior
to 10:00 a.m. Guests who purchased a ticket between 6 -10 a.m. were only charged
$9.63 for admission. Over the past years, this event has become quite a draw for
NRH2O as KSCS listeners enjoy getting an up close experience with their favorite
morning show team while also taking advantage of reduced admission at the park.
Guests visited NRH20 on Monday, July 23rd to meet Timmy Turner's mystical Fairly Odd
Parents, Cosmo and Wanda, live and in person. Hundreds of guests were excited to
take their photos with these popular characters.
Group Sales Department
Over 46,000 tickets were sold to various group categories including Group Tickets,
Exclusive Park Rentals, Catering, Consignment Tickets and Birthdays. The total
revenue for the department exceeded $793,000, a decrease over the 2006 season by
approximately $16,000. The department was also responsible for over 20% of daily
revenues and nearly 19% of daily attendance during the 2007 season.
Group Tickets
The 2007 season once again offered exemplary services and accommodations to
nearly 650 registered groups that visited the park in 2007. Furthermore, NRH20 served
a wide variety of groups as represented graphically below.
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Group Percentage
Sports
3%
School
Birthday
4%
11%
Other
Church
23%
16%
Non - Profit
Corporate
6%
4%
Family
Day Camp
Reunion'
7%
20%
[ Day Care
6%
Churches, as expected, represented a large percentage of group business due to a pre-
season marketing campaign to area youth groups and church groups. Municipal day
camps and daycares also demonstrated a large number of group attendance and will
continue to do so based on NRH2O's pricing and safety policies. For a fourth year in
row, there was also an increase in family attendance. NRH20 was an ideal site for these
groups who not only rented one of the many picnic areas but stayed for the duration of
the day. The park will continue to see growth in this population category. There was a
decrease in the area of corporate groups that historically spend more per capita than
other attendance categories.
The online reservation option that was added in 2004 continued to provide another
popular outlet for groups to register for this season. This option could be accessed
through the park's website and linked to a registration form to be filled out and sent
directly to the Group Sales Representative. This service, utilized by 158 groups, allowed
group leaders to register and request reserved seating and catering 24 hours a day. An
email or phone call was used to confirm these reservations by the Group Sale's Staff
once the form was received.
Group Pricinq
The group reservation pricing structure enabled guests to receive varying discounts
based on group attendance. The Basic Group Rate was offered to those group guests
who did not make a reservation prior to arrival. The Registered Group Rate was offered
to groups depending on quantity purchased. The price ranged from $12.50 per person
to $16.50 per person depending on attendance. A vast majority of the department's
revenue is generated by these daily ticket sales.
Group Seatinq Facilities
The Forest Picnic Areas, the Splashatory Picnic Areas and the Group Pavilion rentals
remained a popular choice for groups and organizations who wanted to provide
reserved seating for their guests. Nearly 450 registered groups took advantage of this
offer and generated an additional $37,640 in revenues. The Forest Picnic and
Splashatory Picnic areas accommodated small groups (25 -30 per site) in a shaded
area. The park's main pavilion seats 275 people, while each Bayou Banquet seats
approximately 250 guests each. These areas are generally reserved for large groups
and catered events.
This season, NRH2O added the Deceleration Zone, 4 private open air cabanas seating
approximately 6 -8 guests each. Each cabana came with reserved shaded seating all
day, discounted admission tickets, wait staff throughout the day, an ice chest filled with
ice and 6 bottles of water, souvenir bottles with free refills all day, and a free locker
rental. The Deceleration Zone generated $17,600 in area rentals and $11,077.61 in
ticket sales.
Exclusive Park Rentals
The revenue from Exclusive Park Rentals saw a substantial increase again in 2007.
Revenue increased by almost $22,689 or 13.3% over the 2006 season. This includes
tickets and hourly rental fees. Twenty -eight various schools, churches and corporate
businesses took advantage of this exclusive offer to rent the water park for "after hours"
events this season.
As the graph illustrates, Exclusive Park Rentals draw a large portion of revenue for the
department. Therefore, emphasis was placed upon exceptional guest service increasing
the potential for repeat business for years to come. Many of these bookings have had
events at the water park for numerous years and are eager to reschedule for the next
season. Further emphasis will be placed on obtaining additional corporate clients who,
as mentioned before, have a higher spending ratio than other group types.
Exclusive Park Revenue
'$192, 771
$200,000- $170,082
$150, 000 V $113,303
$99,485
$100,000 $79,144
i
$50, 000
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
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Catering
In 2007, NRH2O's catering team served over 8,100 meals to numerous groups
throughout the summer in a professional and efficient manner. The team served and
accommodated smaller groups of 15 guests to several groups of over 1,000 guests.
Additionally, NRH20 offered a mini cater and meal voucher option for groups with less
than 75 people, but who still wanted to provide a lunch option for their guests. Guests
could also purchase unlimited drink bands for the day as well. Revenue generated from
these services reached over $76,000 and showed a slight decrease over the 2006
season.
Catering
$100,000-
$8.0.1.503$83 281
$80,000- $70515 $7
$60, 000 $54 678
$40, 000
$20, 000
$0
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Consignment Ticket Program
The consignment ticket program was offered to local companies and organizations as
an opportunity for their members or employees to purchase discounted tickets in an
efficient and convenient method. The companies were responsible for selling the tickets
and collection of the revenue. The companies returned the unused tickets to NRH2O
and any payments for the tickets sold. The tickets were available to the companies at a
discounted rate and allowed NRH2O tickets to be sold at more than one venue. Several
new accounts were added this year as well. Top ticket sellers included Bell Helicopter
Textron, Lockheed Martin, MWR Naval Air Station, Fort Worth Community Credit Union,
and Cook Children's. In 2007, the park saw a slight increase in consignment revenue.
Nearly 65 organizations participated in the consignment program selling approximately
11,129 tickets resulting in total revenues of over $149,000.
Consignment
$160,000-1 914
$140,000 $122,468 �3
$2, 03
$120,000
$100, 000 $91, 032 - $88,650
$80, 000 - - --
$60, 000 - $40, 000
$20, 000
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Birthday Parties
NRH2O Birthday parties remained a popular choice for parents and kids. The Elements
of Fun hosted 250 parties in 2007. Birthday parties generated nearly $74,000 in
revenue, a 20 percent decrease over 2006. Three party packages were offered this
year. The Basic Birthday Bash was available for smaller parties that did not need the
additional add -ons on a per person charge. Professor's Birthday Bash, for $154.99,
was offered for eight guests, and included full day's admission, the party island for one
hour, a birthday cake or ice cream, unlimited drinks during the party and balloons, as
well as a Big Squirt for the birthday person. The Extreme Extravaganza, for $299.99,
was offered for eight guests, and included everything in the Professor's Birthday Bash,
as well as all day reserved seating, two large pizzas, Big Squirts, Dippin' Dots, and Line
Passes for all eight guests. A majority of the birthdays also added pizza to their party as
well as various other add -on options.
Group Sales Promotional Materials
NRH20 continued to market group sales offerings through a brochure style mailer that
included information regarding Exclusive Park Rentals, Caters, Group Rates, Seating
Facilities, and Consignment opportunities. This enabled us to provide distinct
information to all organizations with an extended, more descriptive message. Positive
feedback was heard and numerous leads were generated for both group and corporate
business. As mentioned before, increasing corporate business is a priority for the 2008
season and more direct marketing strategies will be utilized to complete this goal.
Revenue Operations
Food Service
The Food and Beverage department generated sales of $467,170 in the 2007 season,
which was an 11% increase from $414,365 in 2006. NRH20 offered guests several
options for lunch, dinner and snacks at the main Concession Stand, Ice Cream Shop
and The Hopper. The Food and Beverage team also catered a variety of menus such as
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barbeque and hamburgers to many large groups. Prepared foods such as chicken and
hamburgers, accounted for over one third of total food sales while ice cream and
beverages encompassed approximately 50% of the Food and Beverage department
sales.
2007 Food and Beverage Sales
$400,000
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$350,000 I
$300,000 i
■ Beverage Sales
$250,000 []Food Sales
$200,000
$150,000
$100,000
$50,000
$0
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
The Concession Stand provided a menu that offered many choices for the entire family
at a competitive price, and generated $266,942 in revenue for the 2007 season. It
offered the traditional concession items such as hamburgers, hotdogs, fries, and
nachos. Fried appetizers such as Macaroni and Cheese Wedges and Cheese Sticks
were also incorporated into the menu. Additionally, Chick -fil -A chicken sandwiches and
nuggets were reintroduced this season, and were the best seller, accounting for 26% of
prepared food sales. NRH2O's guests also enjoyed snacks such as pretzels, churros,
funnel cakes, Frito Lay chips, and Otis Spunkmeyer cookies.
2007 Prepared Food Sales
.1 of
5`
12%
1
21%
0 Chicken
❑ Hamburgers
❑ French Fries
❑ Hot Dogs
26% ❑ Nachos
❑ Pizza
❑ Subway Sandwiches
❑ Fried Appetizers
■ Other Prepared Foods
NRH2O's Ice Cream Shop generated $160,228, which was 34% of the total Food &
Beverage department sales in the 2007 season. The air - conditioned Ice Cream Shop
featured Dippin' Dots, a unique frozen ice cream treat. The top selling flavors include:
chocolate, cookies `n cream, vanilla, banana split, mint chocolate, rainbow ice and
strawberry. Guests had their choice from three sizes: 5 oz., 8 oz. or 12 oz. cups. The
busiest times for the Ice Cream Shop were between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., which was also
the hottest part of the day and corresponded with most guests' exits. Dippin' Dots Ice
Cream accounted for over 80% of all snack food sales.
%or
2007 Ice Cream & Snack Sales
1%
3%
■ Dippin' Dots
5%
3% El Otis Spunkmeyer Cookies
3% ■ Novelty Ice Cream
2% ❑ Chips /Popcorn
ll Giant Pretzels
❑ Funnel Cakes
83% ■ Other Snacks
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to
2007 Food & Beverage Sales
7%
® Prepared Food
20%(° 39% ■ Ice Cream
❑ Beverage
❑ Snacks
34%
The Hopper, housed in the building previously used for tube rentals and is conveniently
located near the popular lounge areas, served pizzas, chips, and cookies. This season
hotdogs on gourmet pretzel buns and frozen beverages were also sold out of the
Hopper. During Dive -in Movies on Friday nights, the Hopper also served freshly
popped popcorn with free refills to NRH20 guests that purchased a souvenir popcorn
bucket. The Hopper helped ease congestion at the Main Concession Stand as well as
generated approximately $40,000 in revenue, an approximate 28% increase from the
2006 season.
2007 Beverage Sales
1%
13% 15%
9%
9%
%
Y11 %
4%
U Jolly Rancher Slushes
❑ Souvenir Bottles
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❑ Bottled Water
❑ Drink Wristbands
❑ Refills
❑ Md Drinks
❑ Lg Drinks
❑ Family Four Pack Beverages
Dr Pepper soft drinks were served at all the food service locations. The most popular
flavor for the past thirteen seasons has been Dr Pepper followed by RC Cola and 7Up.
Dr Pepper is a proven favorite of guests in this region because of its local history, heavy
advertisement and community involvement. Deja Blue bottled water, Welch's fruit juices
as well as Snapple juices and teas were also available to quench guests' thirsts. Giant
32 oz. NRH20 souvenir bottles were also sold offering guests $1.00 refills all summer
long. Total beverage sales accounted for 20% of all food service sales at $93,372.
Accounting for 15% of total beverage revenues, "all day" drink wristbands, sold primarily
at the Front Gate, encouraged guests to leave their drink coolers at home and receive
unlimited drinks throughout their stay. Frozen lemonade and Jolly Rancher Slushes
composed an additional 15% of total beverage revenues, and were sold exclusively out
of the Hopper.
Gift Shop
The Gift Shop generated $103,541 in the 2007 season. NRH2O's Gift Shop offered
guests all the necessity items needed to enjoy their day at the water park such as
sunglasses, Banana Boat sunblock, swimsuits, towels, water shoes, hats, cover -ups,
baby floats and swim diapers. Guests could also purchase a large variety of candies,
fashion jewelry, T- shirts and sportswear.
$120,000
$100,000
$80,000
$60,000
$40,000
$20,000
$0
2007 Gift Shop Sales
Big Squirts, with the exception of the 1998 season, have been the park's best seller
since 1995. Over 4,500 Big Squirts were sold this season. Big Squirts are water toys
that guests fill with water and squirt each other (and the occasional lifeguard).
Toys /Miscellaneous, wearables (clothing), and suntan /sunglass products were the next
best selling categories.
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2007 Season Gift Shop Sales
® Big Squirts
17 % 12%
❑ Wearables
6% 4%
❑ Toys /Misc
❑ Candy
° 13%
17 /o
❑ Suntan /Sunglasses
6%
El Jewelry
25%
F-1 Swim Accessories
❑ Cameras
Locker Rentals
Lockers, located next to the Ice Cream Shop, were available to NRH2O's guests to
protect their belongings during their visit. Guests rented keys from the Gift Shop window
that allowed them full access for the entire day. Guests could choose from two different
size lockers- standard or family. Standard locker rentals cost $4.00 plus a $1.00
*A, refundable deposit, while family locker rentals cost $6.00 plus a $1.00 refundable
deposit. Locker rentals generated over $59,700 in revenue for the park.
Park Operations
During the summer of 2007, the Operations Department of NRH2O saw many
advancements and improvements occur that raised public awareness of the park and
enhanced the beauty of the park so guests could further enjoy our facilities.
One of the major park enhancements done to improve the quality of our guests
experience was the repainting of the NRH2Ocean. The new pool surface was very
pleasing to the eye and aided in increased guest satisfaction.
Also this summer, NRH2O staff continued to incorporate park wide operational
readiness drills. These drills are designed to test the emergency system of the facility
as a whole. An emergency scenario takes place at a designated area while the park is
open and the entire management staff responds accordingly. These drills greatly
enhance the response time of management staff and the park received many
compliments from the guests regarding how seriously NRH20 takes its safety training.
The lifeguards for NRH2O again had a very exciting, safe and fun filled summer. This
year 200 lifeguards were trained in CPR, first aid and lifeguarding skills. NRH2O
continues to be proactive in its training approaches. Again this year, lifeguards were
required to perform in- service daily, covering such topics and exercises as infant and
child CPR to the more extensive full blown drowning scenarios, where the lifeguards
have to perform extra duties such as crowd control and assisting the park EMTs.
Lifeguards were also audited daily and made to perform backboarding and other
lifeguard skills while the park was open, letting the guests know that NRH2O takes its
lifeguard skills very seriously. Also, this year the park continued mannequin testing and
the 5 minute rule. The mannequin tests were conducted by placing a mannequin in the
water without the lifeguard's knowledge and timing how long it took to recognize and
save the mannequin. The 5 minute rule requires the lifeguard staff to make a significant
change in posture every 5 minutes in order to keep them alert and concentrating. In
addition, in order to aid in our ongoing quest to provide well- trained lifeguards for the
safety of our guests, we added three new lifeguard instructors to our ranks.
This summer also saw NRH2O host the Ellis and Associates Lifeguard Challenge
Southwest Regional. The competition consisted of three events that required the
competitors to be able to work with people they have never met before to recognize and
react to different aquatic emergency situations. The Southwest Regional was one of the
most heavily attended and saw the team from NRH20 take first place overall and qualify
for the national competition in Gurnee, Illinois.
Team Performance and Benefits
The seasonal team members, a vastly important section of the team, continue to be
pivotal in the success of NRH2O. Although there are several contributing factors to the
success of the park, the most noteworthy are the seasonal team members. The 400
plus seasonal team members encountered many more guests than any supervisory
personnel and this presents NRH20 with many opportunities to either exceed the
guests' expectations or not reach that level. That is why the seasonal team is so
important. This season our exceptional team members were provided with discounts to
area attractions, complimentary admission to NRH2O, a private showing of the movie
"Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer" and other special events throughout the
summer. To cap off a great season, all team members still on board were invited to an
end of the season party at NRH20 that was held at the park. A great time was had by all
and we hope to see our team members return for the 2007 season.
Survey Results
Survey results for the 2007 Season remain very positive. The surveys are not only a
good tool to find out how the guest feels about the park, but also how long the guest
stayed, how many people were in their party, where the guest was from and other
helpful information. The surveys are administered by park staff, specifically the
Elements of Fun and are recorded in a database for analysis. Approximately 200
surveys were completed this season. Below is the survey question followed by the
average answers. The scale runs from 1.0 to 5.0, with 5.0 being the highest possible
rating.
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How many hours did oru stay today ? — 5.6
The length of stay increased to 5.6 hours from 4.9 hours. The addition of the
Accelerator combined with surveys of season pass guests would result in longer stays.
A longer length of stay is positive since the longer people are in the park the better time
they are having and the more opportunity there is that the guest will spend money. As
more attractions and activities are added to the park and with an increase in
attendance, length of stay will increase.
How many people came with you? — 5.8
This number increased from the 2006 season, which was 4.6. This number is greatly
affected by the person interviewed and whether he /she visited the park with a large
group.
How would you rate NRH2O's attractions and facilities? — 4.5
The ratings of the attractions and facilities remained the same from the 2006 Season.
As park attendance decreases, historically attendance based survey questions drop
slightly, however this season did not show this trend.
How would you rate NRH2O's quest service and courtesy? - 4.6
This rating slightly increased from the 2006 season which was 4.5. With a decease in
overall attendance in conjunction with cooler temperatures, this was an expected result.
How would you rate NRH2O's quality of concessions? — 4.2
Our rating in the area of concessions remained the same from the 2006 Season.
What radio station do you listen to?
For the eleventh season in a row, KISS 106.1 FM was ranked number one by the
guests of the park with over 22 %. The second most popular station was a tie between
KDMX 102.9 and KLTY 94.9 both with 7.98 %. Fourth and fifth place finishers, KPLX
99.5 and KVIL 103.7 also tied with 4.91%.
How did you find out about NRH2O?
"Friend /family" was the number one followed by "Live nearby ". This strong word of
mouth is reflective of the overall high quality of the entertainment service provided.
Television was third with internet, radio, newspaper and brochure following.
How did you find NRH20's concession pricing?
Reasonable 70.81
Inexpensive 3.73%
Expensive 24.22
Not Answered 1.24
How did you find NRH2O's admission pricing?
Reasonable
78.45%
Inexpensive
6.08
Expensive
15.47%
Not Answered
0.00
Who's idea was it to visit NRH2O?
Other
40.00
Family
20.56%
Friends
13.33
Children
12.22
Mom
10.00
Dad
2.78%
Grandparents
1.11
Group
0.00
Who's Idea Was It to Visit?
Grandparents Group 0.00%
1.11%
Dad
2.78%
Mom
10.00%
Children Other
12.22% 40.00%
Friends
13.33%
Family
20.56%
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Where are you from?
Residents of North Richland Hills represented 27.1 percent of surveyed guests this
season which is an increase of 4.2 percent from last season. This represents the largest
segment of the survey and shows that the park is still being well received by our
residents. The second largest survey segment is Fort Worth with over 12 percent with
Keller, Hurst and Arlington /Bedford (tied) rounding out the top five.
Where Are You From Top Cities
Mansfield, 2.21%
Watauga, 2.76%
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Irving, 2.76% ss, 2.21%
Colleyville, 2.76%
NRH, 27.07%
Bedford, 3.31 %
Arlington, 3.31 %
Hurst, 5.52%
Keller, 6.08%
Fort Worth, 12.15%
Not From Area, 11.05%
Will you recommend N RH2O to a friend?
Yes 100.00
No 0.00
Will you revisit NRH2O?
Yes 99.75
No 0.25
The level of service provided to all guests is why word of mouth continues to be
NRH20's strongest method of advertisement.
INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL No. IR 2007 -128
Date: November 12, 2007
Subject: Update to the NRH2O Strategic Plan
NRH20's Strategic Plan serves as the blueprint for the continued development of the
park. Adopted at the September 26, 2005 City Council meeting, this document
contains strategic recommendations for the park in areas such as marketing, pricing
and capital expansion as well as discussions of the park's past performance.
These individual components of the plan are designed to work in concert. For example,
the park's ability to add new rides and attractions, which provide new and expanded
entertainment to its guests, relies on the generation of sufficient revenue stream to
service the debt for these capital expansion projects. This is done through incremental
adjustments in the park's marquee pricing plan.
Pricing adjustments also aid in accommodating rising costs. The Federal minimum
wage rose in 2007 and will continue to rise in 2008 and 2009. With labor costs
accounting for over 45 percent of NRH2O's 2007 direct operating expenditures, any
adjustment to the minimum wage will impact overall expenses. As the facility ages,
annual maintenance costs also increase. For example, in the park's general
maintenance cost center, non -labor and non- chemical expenditures were almost
$25,000 higher in 2007 than in 2006.
On an annual basis, staff presents an implementation timeline to address action items
identified in the plan. Chris Swartz, NRH2O's Park Manager, will present an updated
timeline including the recommended 2008 pricing which is attached.
Staff is requesting concurrence from the Mayor and Council on the 2008 NRH2O
Strategic Plan Implementation Update including the recommended 2008 park pricing.
Respectfully Submitted,
Vickie Loftice
Director of Parks and Recreation
ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS �
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NRH20 Strategic Plan
Implementation Timeline
Status 11/2007
Goal Short Term Action Item Est. Completion Status
1. Increase and target the a. Focus media efforts on the local April 2005 Completed
marketing efforts to and western Metroplex (Fort
differentiate NRH20 from the Worth) to increase relatively low
smaller aquatic parks. market penetration rates.
b. Implement media strategy with the April 2005
following:
-Focus print media on special
events such as the Dive In Movie.
-Focus the majority of the media
buy on cable television.
-Use radio for media mix purposes
as radio can be used to instigate
word -of- mouth.
-Use direct mail to support season
pass sales.
c. Minimize discounts and market April 2005
them more completely including
the removal of the 1/2 off after 5:00
p.m. with the exception of the Dive
In Movie series.
d. Partner with retail or fast food Ongoing
partner to offer discount offers at
store locations.
e. Focus on soft drink offer for shorter April 2005
time period.
Completed
Completed
2005 - Chick- fil -A, 2006 — Sonic, 2007 Chick -
fi I -A
Completed
f. Focus on adding a grocer to aid in
the selling of pre- season season
passes.
g. Communicate the following
elements through park advertising
efforts:
-Focus on the main attributes of
the park in all advertising.
- Communicate the scope of the
park.
- Highlight the value offers.
- Direct guests to discount through
the retail and soft drink partners.
h. Consider building stock footage
and photo library.
i. Investigate and develop more off-
season uses for the facility such as
art festivals, band festivals,
outdoor auto /RV /boat shows, etc.
j. Reallocate Marketing Specialist
from 20 hours per week to 40
hours per week to implement
marketing and group sales
program.
Summer 2008 In progress. Working to develop relationship
with either a grocer or other large retailer that
is compatible with
Ongoing Completed for 2007.
Ongoing In progress. Gathered footage during 2007
for multiple areas of the park with new
footage to be added on an ongoing basis.
Ongoing NRH20 is the site for a number of "dry"
events.
November 2006 Completed.
2. Increase sales to corporate a. Additional group sales staffing Ongoing Address with existing full time and seasonal
groups taking advantage of a should be hired to focus on support staff and reallocation of existing job
tremendous opportunity to corporate events. These positions functions. The addition of additional contract
expand NRH2O's attendance would be outbound and focus on positions is being evaluated.
and revenue stream. personal sales calls.
3. Increase Food and Beverage
per caps.
b. Revise park operating schedule to April 2005 Completed.
take advantage of group exclusive
opportunities.
c. Reach sales of 60,000 group sales October 2008 Park is currently at 46,000 tickets sold. With
tickets. park compatible weather, goal is achievable
with normal operating season.
a. In -park Spending: Goals should be Ongoing Completed for 2007 through the budget
set for per capita spending for food process.
and beverage, merchandise and
locker rental.
b. Add waiter service in the park. May 2006 System was implemented on a limited basis
for 2006 Season. Waiter service was added
for the Deceleration Zone Cabana areas for
the 2007 Season.
c. Consider moving some of the Ongoing
lockers to another location near
the secondary food and beverage
outlet might raise the locker and
food and beverage per cap by a
few cents.
Evaluating this as a potential. Possibility to
achieve same results by addition of debit
wristband. Recommendation will be
evaluated as a part of the implementation of
NRH20's Master Plan.
4. Allow incremental annual a. General discount can increase to April 2005 Completed
increases to the historically $4.00. This would be 22% off the
low marquee price at NRH2O. 2005 general admission price of
$17.99.
b. Escalate the park's marquee Ongoing as this November 2007. Admission rates listed on
admission rate over the next five is an action item Attachment A.
operating seasons. This helps to that spans
establish the identity of the park multiple
and differentiate from competition. seasons.
5. Update the Conceptual a. The most pressing capital May 2006 Completed
Master Plan to accomplish improvement need for NRH2O is
three key objectives: an expanded groups /catering area.
-Keep the park fresh and
attractive to current visitors.
- Increase the age of the
park's target market to 15
years of age and under.
b. Add parking near the groups area.
c. To better accommodate groups, a
separate parking area should be
added closer to the group's areas.
Summer 2009 Project has been combined with 2009 Third
Phase Attraction project.
Ongoing
- Expand the opportunities for d. Consider other dry amenities to Ongoing
corporate group sales through bolster the park and add additional
the addition of a profit centers.
pavilion /catering area.
e. Major development in the
southwest corner of the park to
include attractions designed to
keep the park fresh and new to
current visitors and also to expand
NRH20's target market to include
ages up to and including 15 years
of age.
f. Additional picnic areas throughout
the wooded area located nearby
the Green Extreme.
g. The addition of barrel roll canopy
seating areas on the south side of
the NRH2Ocean (Wave Pool).
h. Additional bathrooms adjacent to
the Hopper food and beverage
location.
Ongoing Mat Racer attraction completed for the 2007
Season.
Summer 2008 Planned for 2008 completion.
Summer 2007 Completed for 2007 Season.
Summer 2009 Project has been combined with 2009 Third
Phase Attraction project.
i. A renovation of the Ongoing
Fountain /Stream located at the
front of the park.
j. Replace existing 10 year old train Summer 2006 Completed.
in the children's area.
6. Be responsive to evolving a. Offer preferred parking and valet Ongoing Staff is researching best way to accomplish
guest needs. parking as a charge, but available this with limited liability to the park.
to those that may enjoy the service
and convenience.
b. Add Wi -Fi as an additional service Summer 2008 In progress. Goal is to provide filtered internet
to guests visiting the park. access separate from City's network.
Attachment A
NRH2O 2008 Recommended Not to Exceed Ticket Prices
2007
2008
2008
ChC
Actual
Strategic Plan
Staff
Staff - Strategic
Recommended
Recommended
Plan
Resident Adult
$11.99
$12.99
$11.99
-$1.00
Resident Child
$9.99
$10.99
$9.99
-$1.00
General Adult
$19.99
$21.99
$21.99
$0.00
General Child
$15.99
$17.99
$17.99
$0.00
Res. SP Adult
$59.99
$65.00
$65.00
$0.00
Res. SP Child
Family of 4
$199.96
$220.00
$220.00
$0.00
Gen SP Adult
$69.99
$75.00
$75.00
$0.00
Gen SP Child
Family of 4
$239.96
$260.00
$260.00
$0.00
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: City Secretary Council Meeting Date: 11 -12 -2007
Presented by: Agenda No. A.5
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, November 12, 2007
7:00 P.M.
A.0 Call to Order - Mayor Trevino
A.1 Invocation - Councilman Sapp
A.2 Pledge - Brownie Troop 3319
A.3 Special Presentation(s) and Recognition(s) - Proclamation Recognizing Houstin
Gardiner for Special Olympics presented by Councilman Whitson
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 Items) 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 Approval of Minutes of October 22, 2007 City Council Meeting
B.2 FP 2007 -12 Consideration of a Request from Jason and April Blue to Approve a
Final Plat of Lots1 -2, Block 1, Blue Addition (Located at 9004 Kirk Lane - 3.302
acres
B.3 PW 2007 -017 Approve Loading /Unloading Zone on Flory Street and Manor Drive
during School Zone Times - Ordinance No. 2956
B.4 PU 2007 -053 Award of Bid to SPSD Inc in the amount of $43,694 for the
installation of the Harwood Road Entry Sian Project.
B.5 PU 2007 -049 Award Bid to E -Z -Go Textron to Lease Food and Beverage Carts
for Iron Horse Golf Course - Resolution No. 2007 -111
B.6 PU 2007 -059 Authorize Purchase of 107 Desktop Computers for the New Library
from Dell in the Amount of $119,512
B.7 PU 2007 -057 Authorize Purchase of 150 Desktop Computers from Dell in the
Amount of $167,570.
B.8 PU 2007 -058 Approve Contract Renewal of Microsoft Enterprise Agreement with
SHI Government Solutions - Resolution No. 2007 -066
C.0 PUBLIC HEARINGS
C.1 ZC 2007 -12 Public Hearing and Consideration of a Request from Benjamin and
Ann Loibl to Approve a Zoning Change from "AG" Agricultural to "R -1 -S" Special
Single Family (Located at 8908 Kirk Lane - 1.454 acres) - Ordinance No. 2966
C.2 FP 2007 -15 Consideration of a Request from Benjamin and Ann Loibl to Approve
a Final Plat of Lot 1, Block 1, Loibl Addition (Located at 8908 Kirk Lane - 1.454
acres) (This is not a Public Hearing but is related to Item C.1
C.3 GN 2007 -100 Public Hearina and Consideration of Amendina the Zonin
Ordinance by revising Section 118 -631 Permitted Land Use Tables and Section
118 -632 Town center permitted uses; to require a Special Use Permit for all
Duplex, Triplex, Fourplex, Townhome and Multi- family Dwelling units in the City -
Ordinance No. 2963
C.4 GN 2007 -098 Public Hearing and Consideration of Amending the Zoning
Ordinance by requiring a Special Use Permit for gas well drilling and production
in non - residential zoning districts - Ordinance No. 2964
C.5 GN 2007 -099 Consider appealing Chapter 104 Gas Drilling and Production
establishing new setbacks from streets and rights of way - Ordinance No. 2965
(This is not a Public Hearing but is related to Item C.4�
C.6 GN 2007 -101 Public Hearing and Consideration of approval of 2007
Comprehensive Plan - Ordinance No. 2961
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.O GENERAL ITEMS
F.1 GN 2007-089 An Ordinance Amending Section 18-191 and 18-277 of the North
Richland Hills Code of Ordinances by Changing the Definition of Weekend Food
Vendors and Increasing the Minimum Size of Buildinq and Eliminating "Industrial"
Land Uses From Where They Can Operate - Ordinance No. 2958
F.2 IGN 2007-103 Cast Ballot for Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Directors -
Resolution No. 2007-067
F.3 FU 2007-055 Award RFP No. 07-1404 to 3M Library Systems in the amount of
$215,151 for the Radio Freguency Identification System for the New Library -
Resolution No. 2007-065
F'4 GN 2007-097 Consideration of Amending Chapter 106 of the General Code of
Ordinances by Revising the Sign Regulations - Ordinance No. 2962
F.5 PU 2007-056 Award Bid No. 07-1403 to GST Public Safety Supply for the
Purchase of Police Uniforms
F.8 INFORMATION AND REPORTS - Councilman Welch
F.7 Adiournment
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: City Secretary Council Meeting Date: 11 -12 -2007
Presented by: Agenda No. A.0
Subject: Call to Order - Mayor Trevino
CITY OF
CITY OF
CITY OF
NRH
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Richland Middle School eighth - grader Houstin Gardiner began
competing in gymnastics in 2005; and
WHEREAS, Houstin has excelled in the sport, earning more than 50 gold medals
in various gymnastics competitions in the last 3 years; and
WHEREAS, Houstin recently represented the State of Texas and the United
States in the Special Olympic World Games in Shanghai, China; and
WHEREAS, at the World Games, Houstin won a gold medal for vault; silver
medal for rings; bronze medals for pommel horse, parallel bars and horizontal bars; and
placed fourth in floor exercise; and
WHEREAS, Houstin's extraordinary accomplishments have been featured in the
Fort Worth Star Telegram, Dallas Morning News and on ABC News, bringing positive
attention to his sport, the Special Olympics and the community of North Richland Hills;
and
WHEREAS, Houstin's spirit, passion and dedication to be a World Campion
inspires us all; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOVED, that I Oscar Trevino, Mayor of the City
of North Richland Hills do hereby proclaim November 12, 2007 as:
"HOUSTIN GARDINER DAY"
in the City of North Richland Hills and urge all citizens to recognize and congratulate
this talented young man for his extraordinary success.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and
caused the seal of the City of North Richland Hills to be
affixed this the 12th day of November 2007.
Oscar Trevino, Mayor
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: City Secretary Council Meeting Date: 11 -12 -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 Secretary
Presented by:
Subject: Removal of Items) from Consent Agenda
Council Meeting Date: 11 -12 -2007
Agenda No. A.5
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: City Secretary Council Meeting Date: 11 -12 -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: City Secretary Council Meeting Date: 11 -12 -2007
Presented by: Agenda No. B.1
Subject: Approval of Minutes of October 22, 2007 City Council Meeting
Recommendation:
To approve the minutes of the October 22, 2007 City Council meeting.
MINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS,
HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST
LOOP 820 — OCTOBER 22, 2007
WORK SESSION
The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the
22nd day of October, 2007 at 5:45 p.m. in the Council Work Room prior to the 7:00 p.m.
regular Council meeting.
Present: Oscar Trevino
Mayor
Suzy Compton
Mayor Pro Tem, Council Place 3
John Lewis
Council, Place 1
Ken Sapp
Council, Place 2
Tim Barth
Council, Place 4
Scott Turnage
Council, Place 6
Tim Welch
Council, Place 7
Staff Members: Larry J. Cunningham
City Manager
Jim Starr
Interim Assistant City Manager
Ogden Bo Bass
Assistant City Manager
Karen Bostic
Managing Director Administrative /Fiscal Services
Patricia Hutson
City Secretary
Monica Solko
Assistant City Secretary
George Staples
City Attorney
Mary Peters
Public Information Officer
Elizabeth Reining
Assistant to City Manager
John Pitstick
Director of Planning & Development
Larry Koonce
Finance Director
Mike Curtis
Public Works Director
Greg VanNeiuwenhuize
Public Works Assistant Director
Jennipher Castellanos
Budget Analyst
Dave Pendley
Building Official
Thad Chambers
Economic Development Director
Jo Ann Stout
Neighborhood Services Director
Jamie Brockway
Purchasing Manager
Absent: David Whitson
Council, Place 5
Call to Order
Mayor Trevino called the work session to order at 5:45 p.m.
A.1 Discuss Items from Regular City Council Meeting
There were no items discussed.
A.2 IR 2007 -114 Presentation of Proposed Sign Ordinance Revisions by City Council
Focus Group
Councilman Scott Turnage, Chair of the Sign Focus Group, presented a PowerPoint
presentation outlining the recommendations of the Sign Focus Group for revisions to the
Sign Ordinance.
Identification of Local Businesses & Civic Organizations
• Consider allowing additional temporary New Development Signs for developments
greater than 100 acres
— Request by Home Town
— Accommodates current and future major developments within the City
• Consider allowing temporary Banner Signs to be placed in the front yard setback for
Multifamily Complexes
— Request by apartment complexes
— Allows for more effective temporary signs for all apartment complexes
• Consider allowing Electronic Message Boards within monument signs for churches
and schools
— Request by Fort Worth Christian School
— Allows for effective city -wide civic and non - profit announcements
Off Freeway Electronic Message Board Standards
• Allowed in "U" (Institutional) zoning district
— District includes public and private schools and churches
• Only allowed as part of a Monument Sign (surrounded by masonry and
landscaped)
• 1/3 of sign area for static sign
• 2/3 of sign area for electronic message
• Only allow amber lights with black background
• No scrolling or movement (only static display)
• Minimum of 15 second refresh rate
Traffic Safety
• Consider requiring a 30 foot setback for interior directional for large
centers.
• Staff enforcement issue
• Establishes distinction of interior signs from primary traffic directional signs
Conform to State and Federal Laws
(No recommended changes to ordinance)
Removal of Illegal and Obsolete Signs
• Consider adding statement in Political Sign section stating that political signs placed
in the public right of way in violation of this chapter may be removed without notice.
— Staff enforcement issue
— Establishes clear enforcement of illegally placed political signs
Promoting an Attractive Community
• Vehicle Advertising - Consider requiring vehicles and trailers with advertising to be
setback at least 65 feet from a public right of way
Recommend exempting vehicles and trailers available for lease as part of business'
primary operation; 15 foot setback from freeways and primary arterials.
— General concerns by public since last sign update
— Clears roadway visibility and encourages focus on primary pole, monument
and wall signs
• Consider promoting artistic, historical, nostalgic objects and images and Works of
Art.
— No permit required
— Must be in relative scale and context to property
— Cannot promote an onsite product, good or service
— Plans reviewed by Sign Review Committee
— Appealable to Sign Review Board
— Initiated by new works of art being displayed
— Allows and encourages works of art throughout city
St IMMARY
• Additional Development Signs for large residential and mixed use developments
• Banner Signs allowed in front yards of multifamily complexes
• Electronic Message Boards as part of monument sign for churches and schools
• Setbacks for Interior Directional Signs in large centers
• Illegal Political Signs removed without notice
• Vehicle and trailer advertising setback 65 feet (exemption for rental of vehicles as
primary business, 15 feet from freeways and arterials)
• Promoting "Works of Art" — artistic, historical and nostalgic images and objects
After brief discussion and questions by the Council, the consensus was to move forward
with the changes.
A.3 IR 2007 -120 Report Concerning Revisions that FEMA is Making to their
Floodplain Maps
Mike Curtis, Director of Public Works presented a PowerPoint presentation. The flood
map modernization has been a multi -year project to re- examine flood zones and
develop detailed, digital flood hazard maps. FEMA recently released revised preliminary
DFIRMs for public review in the City of North Richland Hills. The newly issued
preliminary maps reflect current flood risks and areas of recent growth. It is important to
note that the calculated flood levels (based on extensive hydraulic modeling) in the City
of North Richland Hills are not chang nq with the issuance of the maps. Rather, more
accurate survey information is allowing FEMA to show the limits of the floodplain more
accurately than ever before. In other words, properties which are now shown on the
map to be within the floodplain were actually always within the floodplain. No physical
features have changed which adversely impacted the properties and caused the shift in
floodplain limits. The acquisition of better data revealed that the existing maps, some of
which are up to 12 years old, were not correct. The risk of flooding was always there;
FEMA is now making the public aware of it.
FEMA Map Modernization:
• Goal
— Produce Digital Flood _Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRMs) for communities
nationwide
• More accurate
• Easier to use
• More readily available data
• Faster update process
Impact to NRH:
- 392 properties going into a Special Flood Hazard Area
- 185 properties coming out of a Special Flood Hazard Area
Property owner's going into Special Flood Hazard Area:
— Owner's will be required to purchase flood insurance by federally
regulated lenders (FHA & VHA loans)
— Insurance premiums will be based on NFIP "Grandfathering Provision"
• Insurance premiums for existing structures will be based on flood
risk in place at time of construction of that structure
Property owner's coming out of Special Flood Hazard Area:
— Owner's will not be required maintain flood insurance policies for federally
regulated lenders (FHA & VHA loans)
— Insurance premiums will be eligible for "Preferred Risk" rates
— Flood Insurance is recommended
Appeals:
• Formal objection to new or revised Base Flood Elevations
— Based on data that show proposed base flood elevations to be incorrect
• Because the new maps in North Richland Hills are not based on changes to
Base Flood Elevations, FEMA is not accepting appeals for our City
Protests:
• A formal objection to any new or revised information that does not involve Base
Flood Elevations
— Generally involve comments regarding the boundaries of the updated
floodplain or floodways, omissions, and road names /locations
• FEMA requirements to file a Protest
— Submit topographic maps or other ground elevation data
— Data must be submitted by a registered professional engineer or a
licensed land surveyor
— Changes to the floodplain should be marked on the topographic mapping
and flood map panel
• All Protest requests need to be submitted to the Public Works Department by
December 14, 2007
• Staff will forward all requests to the FEMA Mitigation Division in Denton
Helping NRH Residents:
• Engineering Staff sending out nearly 600 letters to impacted property owners
• Helpful information and resources added to new " DFIRM" section of Public
Works website
• Public Works staff will be available to help residents one -on -one
Public Notification:
• Letters will be sent to all impacted property owners
• Updated website to provide information on floodplain changes
• Staff is coordinating with the Council of Governments to add DFIRM layer to the
Interactive Map
• Public Works staff will be available to help residents one -on -one
FEMA Approval Timeline:
• Preliminary DFIRMIs
— Summer 2007
• Public Notice
— September 2007
• 90 -Day Appeals Period
— September 20th to December 18th
• FEMA Appeal /Protest Resolution
— Anticipated 6 to 12 months
• Letter of Final Determination
— Will be issued after all Appeals and Protests have been resolved for
Tarrant County
• 6 Month Compliance Period
— NRH must adopt a new Floodplain Ordinance
• Effective Maps
— 6 months after Letter of Final Determination is issued
— Anticipated late 2008
After brief discussion and questions by the Council, the consensus was for the city to
send letters to residents informing them of what FEMA is doing nationally.
A.4 IR 2007 -117 Discussion Regarding Current Weekend Food Vendor Regulations
Stephanie East, Environmental Health Supervisor, presented a PowerPoint
presentation. It was recently brought to the City's attention that some Texas cities
(Austin & Forth Worth specifically) are experiencing a significant increase in the number
of mobile and weekend food vendors such as taco trucks, ice cream trucks, hot dog and
hamburger stands. While North Richland Hills has not seen an increase in this type of
activity yet, there is a possibility that we could also see an increase in the future. Staff
feels confident that we have a good enforcement procedure in place for Temporary
Events and Mobile Food Vendors and how they are currently regulated. However, we
felt it was appropriate to review our ordinances pertaining to Weekend Food Vendors to
determine if our current regulations of these types of food vendors are sufficient, or if
additional regulation is desired.
Option #1:
• Increase square footage requirements from 10,000 ft2 to 100,000 ft2
• Eliminate "contiguous" businesses (i.e. strip malls)
• Eliminate "Industrial" zoning /land use
Option #2:
• Increase square footage requirements from 10,000 ft2 to 50,000 ft2
• Eliminate "contiguous" businesses (i.e. strip malls)
• Eliminate "Industrial" zoning /land use
Results of Possible Changes:
Option #1:
• Changes will reduce 140+ possible sites to approximately 14 locations
• Eliminates potential proliferation of food vendors
• Current location <100,000 ft2 allowed to remain unless permit is not renewed
Option #2:
• Changes will reduce 140+ possible sites to approximately 35 locations
• Eliminates potential proliferation of food vendors
• Current location <100,000 ft2 allowed to remain unless permit is not renewed
After brief discussion and questions by the Council, the consensus was to go forth with
the changes in Option #1.
B.1 EXECUTIVE SESSION - The City Council may enter into closed Executive
Session to discuss the following as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas
Government Code - Pursuant to Sec. 551.072, Texas Government Code to
deliberate the purchase of real property at 5101 Cummings Drive
Mayor Trevino announced at 6:48 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to Executive
Session pursuant to Sec. 551.072, Texas Government Code to deliberate the purchase
of real property at 5101 Cummings Drive.
C.0 Adjournment
Mayor Trevino announced at 7:00 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to the regular
Council meeting.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
A.0
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order October 22, 2007 at 7:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Oscar Trevino
Suzy Compton
John Lewis
Ken Sapp
Tim Barth
Scott Turnage
Tim Welch
Staff:
Larry J. Cunningham
Ogden Bo Bass
Patricia Hutson
Monica Solko
George Staples
Absent: David Whitson
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem, Council Place 3
Council, Place 1
Council, Place 2
Council, Place 4
Council, Place 6
Council, Place 7
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
City Secretary
Assistant City Secretary
Attorney
Council, Place 5
A.1
INVOCATION
Councilman Turnage gave the invocation.
A.2
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilman Turnage led the pledge of allegiance.
A.3
SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S) —
PROCLAMATION 2007 RED RIBBON WEEK
Mayor Pro Tern Compton presented Delores Webb, BISD School Board Trustee, with a
proclamation in recognition of 2007 Red Ribbon Week.
A.4
SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S) —
RECOGNITION OF NEIGHBORHOOD INITIATIVE PROGRAM DONORS
Councilman Welch and Debbie York, Environmental Resources Coordinator recognized
the businesses and individuals who have helped make the Neighborhood Initiative
Program a success. In 2007, 69 projects have been completed by volunteers. The
monetary and service donations of the following businesses made those projects
possible.
Platinum Level (Donation of $500.00 or morel
• Huggins Honda
• J. Davis Tree Service
• John Kelly Brittian
• LIFE Church
• North Richland Hills Baptist Church
• Richland Hills Church of Christ
• Phifer & Associates, Inc.
• Sam's Club
• Texroots
• Tyson Foods, Inc.
Gold Level (Donation of $250 to $499.00)
• Hamilton Duffy, P.C.
Silver Level (Donation of $100 to $249)
• Archie's Donuts
• Hunan Wok Chinese Restaurant, Inc.
• North Hills Family Practice
• Dolores Webb, State Farm Insurance Companies
Bronze Level (Donation of $99.00 or Less)
• QuikTrip Corporation
A.5
SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S)
PRESIDENTIAL VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARDS FOR
HUMANE DIVISION VOLUNTEERS
Councilman Lewis and Chun Mezger, Animal Center Supervisor presented Presidential
Volunteer Service Awards for the following Humane Division Volunteers:
Bronze Level (100 to 249 hours of Service)
• Sue Keigley (103 hours of service)
Silver Level (250 to 499 hours of Service)
• Mary Byrd (465 hours of service)
Gold Level (500 or more hours of Service)
• Rachelle Jones (1,534 hours of service)
A.6
CITIZENS PRESENTATION
Mrs. Laverne O'Steen, 8429 Emerald Circle, spoke on her concerns with Block 1, Lot 40
Emerald Lakes Addition drainage easement. Mrs. O'Steen read an excerpt on liability
of a municipality.
A.7
REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
None.
B.0
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVED
B.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF OCTOBER 8, 2007 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
B.2 PU 2007 -052 AWARD BID NO. 07 -1398 FOR THE LITTLE BEAR CREEK
DREDGING PROJECT TO HYDROMULCH SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF
$106,105.
COUNCILMAN TURNAGE MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. COUNCILMAN LEWIS
SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6 -0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
C.1
GN 2007 -092 PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ON ENACTMENT OF SECTION 74-
38 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES PROVIDING FOR TAXATION OF GOODS IN
TRANSIT AS AUTHORIZED BY HB 621 - ORDINANCE NO. 2960
APPROVED
Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called for Thad Chambers, Director of
Economic Development to come forward and present the item.
Thad Chambers, Director of Economic Development presented the item. The State
Legislature passed HB 621 (Super Freeport) at the end of the last session. The bill
implemented legislation based on a constitutional amendment passed several years
ago. The bill is very similar to the existing Freeport Exemption, but has a potentially
larger impact. The new law passed without much scrutiny because it affected only one
county in Texas. However, an amendment was added that made the exemption
applicable statewide.
HB 621 is targeted primarily toward the Texas warehousing industry in an effort to make
these types of operations more competitive with bordering states. With our current
business mix and limited availability of raw land, warehousing is not an industry being
pursued by NRH. For those existing businesses potentially affected by this action the
city's location within the region and overall business climate likely far outweigh any
financial benefit provided by exempting these specific goods. Should the City Council
decide to take no action, or not opt -out, the conservative estimate on lost tax revenue is
about $30,000 per year.
Mayor Trevino called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the request to come
forward.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing and
called for the motion.
MAYOR PRO TEM COMPTON MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2007 -092, ORDINANCE NO. 2960 TO
OPT OUT OF HB 621 AND CONTINUE TO TAX THE SPECIFIC GOODS -IN- TRANSIT TARGETED BY
THIS LEGISLATION. COUNCILMAN BARTH SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6 -0.
C.2
GN 2007 -093 AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
RELATIVE TO EXPRESSING THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS' INTENTION
TO NOT ALLOW THE AD VALOREM TAX EXEMPTION FOR "GOODS -IN- TRANSIT"
PURSUANT TO TEXAS TAX CODE, SECTION 11.253 - RESOLUTION NO. 2007-060
(THIS ITEM IS NOT A PUBLIC HEARING BUT RELATED TO ITEM C.1)
APPROVED
Mayor Trevino announced that this item was not a public hearing but was related to
Item C.1.
Thad Chambers, Director of Economic Development presented the item. Recently at a
meeting at the North Central Texas Council of Governments, several city officials were
discussing the recently enacted "Super Freeport exemption" legislation. From the large
group of officials there, it appeared that most of the cities did not see this new
exemption advantageous to economic development and in some cases could adversely
impact their communities. Because of the concerns expressed by some cities, a
suggestion was made that we work together and take similar action to opt out of this
legislation, and enter into an interlocal agreement basically expressing our intent to opt
out. This would not be a binding agreement but rather an expression of intent. If any
city chose to opt back in, they could certainly do so, but they would advise the other
cities of their plans. In this way the other cities that might be impacted by an action of a
neighboring community to opt in could reevaluate the matter, and make a decision
accordingly. It is intended just to be a cooperative agreement, and not binding on
anyone. It would be like an expression of intent as to how cities plan to handle this
matter.
COUNCILMAN LEWIS MOVED FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -060. COUNCILMAN
SAPP SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6 -0.
D.0
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
There were no items for this category.
PUBLIC WORKS
E.1
PW 2007 -019 AWARD OF BID NO. 07 -1407 IN THE AMOUNT OF $332,054.50 FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE GRAND AVENUE (PARKER BOULEVARD TO
HEALTHMARKETS) PROJECT AND AMEND THE 2007 -2008 CAPITAL PROJECTS
BUDGET- RESOLUTION NO. 2007-062
APPROVED
Mike Curtis, Public Works Director presented the item. On October 10, 2007, a Bid
Opening was conducted for the Grand Avenue (Parker Boulevard to HealthMarkets)
Project. The project consists of removing and replacing Grand Avenue in front of the
library, the placement of underground conduit for future irrigation for the park plaza
property, additional landscaping in front of the library, and the addition of concrete curb
and gutter onto the section of Grand Avenue in front of the park plaza property. The
section of Grand Avenue adjacent to the new library will be constructed prior to the
opening of the library.
There were nine (9) contractors that picked up bid packets for this project and only three
(3) of these contractors bid on the project. All three bids exceeded the construction
budget for the project. The low bidder for the base bid was JLB Contracting for
$332,054.54.
Base Bid: The base bid represents the portion of the project necessary to
complete all of the paving, parking and landscaping adjacent to the new
library.
The City also had four alternates with this project. Two of the alternates are pertaining
to some improvements that adjacent property owners are wanting to make and
participate in with the city. The adjacent property owners are HealthMarkets and
Arcadia.
Alternate1: This alternate would provide for the installation of electrical
sleeves and conduit from the new library to the park plaza property. This
alternate was not part of the original project but was added to better
facilitate the development of the park plaza directly across Grand Avenue
in front of the library. The reason for this alternate not being included in
the original project was that there were ongoing negotiations occurring
with Arcadia.
Alternate 2: This alternate would provide for the installation of "street
trees" in front of the park plaza property directly across Grand Avenue
from the library. As with Alternate 1 this alternate was not a part of the
original project but was added at a later date to facilitate the development
of the park plaza. The reason for this alternate not being included in the
original project was that there were ongoing negotiations occurring with
Arcadia.
Alternate 3: This alternate would provide for the extension of Grand
Avenue over to the HealthMarkets access drive which begins at the library
property's "north" property line. Although this alternate was included in
the original project scope, it is not necessary for the effective traffic
circulation and access need for use by library patrons. This alternate is
solely for the purpose of continuing access for HealthMarkets to Grand
Avenue.
Alternate 4: This alternate would consist of replacing a portion of the
HealthMarkets access road that was mistakenly removed by the Library
contractor during the earlier stages of the Library project. It was never
staffs intent to have the public pay for this alternate, we were simply
attempting to get an accurate estimate of the time and cost required to
provide this work.
The details and design specifics for alternates 3 and 4 are still being worked out with
Arcadia and HealthMarkets. Both have indicated their willingness to participate up to a
specific amount for the projects. As soon as these details are resolved staff will bring a
budget revision to City Council including alternates 3 and 4 as a stand alone project.
The base bid portion of this project will be completed in advance of the library opening.
Because of the way the bids came in and the fact that staff is still working with the
adjacent property owners on two of the alternates, the recommendation is for approval
of the base bid be awarded to JLB Contracting.
COUNCILMAN WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -062 AND AMEND THE 2007-
2008 CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET. COUNCILMAN TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6 -0.
E.2
PW 2007 -020 APPROVE ENGINEERING AGREEMENT WITH DEOTTE, INC. FOR
AN AMOUNT OF $68,000 FOR THE DESIGN OF THE IRON HOUSE GOLF COURSE
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT WHICH INCLUDES THE UPDATE TO THE
GOLF COURSE DRAINAGE MASTER PLAN. - RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -063
APPROVED
Mike Curtis, Public Works Director presented the item. Significant erosion has occurred
over the years at Iron Horse Golf Course due to upstream development and more
recently due to higher than average rainfall amounts. As a result of the erosion, the
appearance and playability of the Course has diminished and in some locations golf
course improvements and features are threatened. Over the past few years, City staff
and golf course management personnel have been working together to address and
correct the areas where erosion and drainage have caused problems. The Iron Horse
Golf Course Drainage Improvement project approved in the 2007 -2008 Capital Projects
Budget will improve two critical areas around Tee Box No. 1 and the cart path at Hole
No. 16 and update the Golf Course Master Drainage Plan. The engineering consultant
being recommended for this project is DeOtte, Inc. This is the same engineer that
developed the Master Drainage Plan for the golf course in 1999 and prepared the
designs for the "High Priority" drainage project in 2000.
The major items that will be provided by the engineer are summarized below:
• Update the 1999 Golf Course Drainage Master Plan to reflect "High Priority" and
"Low Priority" drainage improvement needs. Cost estimates will be provided for
the recommended improvements.
• Provide necessary surveying and geotechnical studies in order to design a
solution to stop the erosion that is taking place at Tee Box No. 1 and the cart
path at Hole No. 16.
• Prepare design plans and assist the city in bidding the project.
COUNCILMAN TURNAGE MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -063. MAYOR PRO TEM
COMPTON SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6 -0.
GENERAL ITEMS
F.1
GN 2007 -094 AMEND AGREEMENT FOR MINERAL LEASE OF NORTHFIELD PARK
TO INCLUDE AN ADDITIONAL 20.639 ACRES - RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -061
APPROVED
Elizabeth Reining, Assistant to the City Manager presented the item. Over the past
several years, the Barnett Shale natural gas field has become one of the busiest natural
gas fields in the country with drilling and production activity occurring all over North
Central Texas. The City of North Richland Hills passed a gas drilling regulatory
ordinance to ensure the public safety and minimize the impact of drilling and production
activities on the City's residents and the environment. It also explored the possibility of
leasing City -owned land.
In February 2006, the City advertised a mineral lease bid for Northfield Park for a total
of 32.759 acres. The City received two bids and chose Harding Company. The lease
term was for two years and included provisions to protect the City's interests. The City
received $3,000 per acre as a signing bonus, totaling more that $106,000.00, and 25%
royalties. Harding Company has since entered a partnership with Exxon Mobile. They
have formed Metroplex Barnett Shale LLC. That company has approached the City to
amend the lease to Northfield Park to include an additional 20.639 acres. It was
discovered after the lease was signed that the City owned additional property at the
park site. The additional acreage includes one acre for the drive leading into Northfield
Park. Though used as a road it is not a right of way and is officially part of the park. If it
was a right of way, the General Land Office would be entitled to the mineral rights under
the road. The terms of the amended lease are identical to the original lease. The City
will receive $3,000 per acre or $61,917.00 total as a signing bonus for the additional
acreage and 25% royalty from anything that is extracted from the site.
COUNCILMAN SAPP MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2007 -094, RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -061.
COUNCILMAN BARTH SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6 -0.
F.2
GN 2007 -096 SUPPORT STATEWIDE PROPOSITION 12 —
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-064
APPROVED
Elizabeth Reining, Assistant to the City Manager presented the item. The Regional
Transportation Council (RTC) has asked the City of North Richland Hills and other area
cities to support Statewide Proposition 12, found on the November 6, 2007 general
election ballot. Statewide Proposition 12 would change the Texas Constitution to allow
the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to issue up to $5 billion in general
obligation bonds to fund highway projects. The State of Texas is facing a transportation
funding crisis. In the Dallas -Fort Worth region alone, there is a $58.6 billion shortfall for
adding new highways and improving current ones, such as NE Loop 820. The $5 billion
would begin to correct the shortfall.
COUNCILMAN WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2007 -096 TO SUPPORT STATEWIDE
PROPOSITION 12 , RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -064. MAYOR PRO TEM COMPTON SECONDED THE
MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6 -0.
F.3
GN 2007 -095 APPOINTMENTS TO NAMING BOARD
APPROVED
Patricia Hutson, City Secretary presented the item. The Naming Board was established
by Ordinance No. 2517 for the purpose of submitting recommendations to the City
Council for the naming of City facilities, which includes parks, buildings, streets and
other publicly owned facilities. The Board consists of three council members. Mayor
Pro Tern Compton, Councilman Barth and Councilman Turnage are currently serving on
this board. The ordinance provides that the appointments to the board are to be made
annually and that the Mayor, subject to Council approval, makes the appointments.
Mayor Trevino is recommending that Mayor Pro Tern Compton, Councilman Barth and
Councilman Turnage be reappointed to the Board.
COUNCILMAN LEWIS MOVED TO ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATION TO REAPPOINT CURRENT
MEMBERS. MAYOR PRO TEM COMPTON SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6 -0.
F.4
ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK
SESSION AGENDA
No action needed.
F.5
INFORMATION AND REPORTS
Councilman Turnage made the following announcements.
Bring your little ghosts and goblins out for an evening of fun at the 4th Annual Hoot n'
Howl. This event will be held from 5 -8 p.m., Saturday, October 27, at Green Valley Park,
7701 Smithfield Rd. Enjoy games, bounce houses, hayrides, storytelling, a costume
contest and more. For more information, please call 817 - 427 -6600.
In an ongoing effort to promote recycling, Keep NRH Beautiful is hosting the Northeast
Recycles Day Flea Market on Saturday, November 10. This event will be held from
8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parking lot at 6357 Boulevard 26. To register as a vendor or for
more information, please call 817 - 427 -6651.
The City of North Richland Hills invites you to a Veterans Day Ceremony on Sunday,
November 11th. This event will be held at 2:00 p.m. at Liberty Park located at 5825
Holiday Lane. It will include patriotic music and a keynote address from Brigadier
General Keith Thurgood. For more details, please call 817 - 427 -6600.
Kudos Korner - Kathye McCall, Dan Echols Senior Center Supervisor. An e-mail was
received complimenting Kathye on the exceptional way she runs the Senior Center.
The e -mail stated that the patrons of the Senior Center are extremely happy with all the
events and activities Kathye plans and the way she attends to all of the visitors to the
center.
F.6
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 7:53 p.m.
Oscar Trevino — Mayor
ATTEST:
Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: Planning and Development Council Meeting Date: 11 -12 -2007
Presented by: Eric Wilhite Agenda No. B.2
Subject: FP 2007 -12 Consideration of a Request from Jason and April Blue to Approve
a Final Plat of Lotsl -2, Block 1, Blue Addition (Located at 9004 Kirk Lane - 3.302 acres)
Case Summary: The applicants, Mr. and Ms. Jason Blue, are requesting approval
of a final plat for a 3.302 acre tract in order to plat all the property in their ownership. Lot
1 is the lot in which the existing residence is located. Lot 2 is proposed to be dedicated
to the City of North Richland Hills as part of the Little Bear Creek trail system. The lot is
also acting as a gas pipeline easement. At this time the joint use of the lot is being
worked out between the gas pipeline user and the Parks Department. The applicant is
not pursuing a zoning change at this time. The applicant is also aware that in order to
expand the existing residential structure the property would have to be rezoned to a
residential classification. Or if the existing structure is damaged by any cause in excess
of 50 percent of its value it will have to come into conformance or obtain a variance from
the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Current Zoning: "AG" agricultural
Thoroughfare Plan: This proposed lot has access on Kirk Lane which is considered
a local street with 50 feet of right of way. As part of this plat approximately 0. 189 acres
of right of way is being dedicated along the lot frontage for Kirk Lane.
Comprehensive Plan: The Comprehensive Plan depicts low density residential uses
for this area. The lot proposed by this plat is consistent with the plan.
Staff Review /Rough Proportionality Determination: The Development Review
Committee has reviewed the plat and has determined that it complies with both the
Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances. The city's engineer has determined that
because the property is already being used as residential, and no improvements or
substantial additions are currently proposed to the main residence, there is no increase
of demand on the City's street and utility system. And require no public infrastructure
improvements.
Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation: Approved by a vote of 5 -0
Staff Recommendation: To uphold Planning and Zoning recommendation and
approve final plat request FP 2007 -12.
Review Schedule:
Application: 8/13/07 Final Hearing: 11/12/07 Total Review Time: 13 weeks
LOCATION MAP
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CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
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TO: Chad VanSteenberg, Assistant Planner
FROM: Caroline Waggoner, Civil Engineer
SUBJECT: Blue Addition; Block 1, Lots 1 & 2
FP 2007-12
DATE: October 2, 2007
Final Plat
On September 28, 2007, the Public Works Department determined that the Final Plat for the
Blue Addition; Block 1, Lots 1 & 2 (FP 2007-12) received by this department on September 28
2007 met the requirements of the Public Works Department in accordance with Chapter 110 o
the City Code.
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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
FP 2007 -12
Consideration of a Request from Jason & April Blue to Approve a Final Plat of Lots1 -2,
Block 1, Blue Addition (Located at 9004 Kirk Lane — 3.302 acres)
Mark Long, 1615 Precinct Line Road, Hurst, TX came forward as the engineer
representing the applicant. He stated they are requesting a replat in order to get
refinancing for their existing home.
Eric Wilhite stated that the applicants are requesting to combine their tracts into one
platted lot. Staff has reviewed and it meets all subdivision rules and regulations and
recommends approval.
APPRnVFn
Steven Cooper, seconded by Kelly Gent, motioned to approve FP 2007 -12. The
motion was carried unanimously (5 -0).
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: Public Works Council Meeting Date: 11 -12 -2007
Presented by: Mike Curtis Agenda No. B.3
Subject: PW 2007 -017 Approve Loading /Unloading Zone on Flory Street and Manor
Drive during School Zone Times - Ordinance No. 2956
On August 22, 2007, the School Traffic Safety Committee (STSC) met with school
officials from Mullendore Elementary concerning street parking problems and traffic
flow. The STSC is a committee consisting of Public Works, Police, and Birdville
Independent School District (BISD) administration employees who review and act upon
issues concerning school traffic safety. Officials from Mullendore Elementary are
requesting a loading /unloading zone for Flory Street and Manor Drive during the
designated school zone times, which are 7:15am- 8:15am, and 2:15pm — 3:45pm.
School officials are concerned about motorists, double parking, dropping off or loading
students from the middle of traffic lanes on Flory Street and Manor Drive. Currently both
streets are striped to create three traffic lanes. The intent of the middle traffic lane is to
keep traffic flowing, however some motorists are stopping to load and /or unload
students from this lane. This stops traffic from moving forward and creates traffic
congestion. It also places students in a dangerous situation. Students dropped off or
picked up from the middle traffic lane need to cross in front of parked cars along the
street curb side.
A designated loading /unloading zone on Flory Street and Manor Drive should help
minimize the double parking of motorists and eliminate some of the potential hazards to
students and motorists. This will create a designated area for motorists to pull into the
loading /unloading zone to drop -off or pick -up a student. The loading /unloading zone
would be installed along the street curb on Flory Street and Manor Drive. The zone
would also help to keep the middle traffic lanes moving on both streets and help to
reduce traffic congestion around the school.
The STSC is in agreement with school officials for a loading /unloading zone on Flory
Street and Manor Drive.
Public Works is recommending that a loading /unloading zone be marked on Flory Street
as recommended by the STSC.
Recommendation: To approve Ordinance No. 2956.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2956
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CODE OF
ORDINANCES BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 54 -179 ESTABLISHING A
LOADING /UNLOADING ZONE ON THE EAST SIDE OF FLORY STREET
AND ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF MANOR DRIVE DURING SCHOOL ZONE
TIMES; ESTABLISHING A PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION;
AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, it has been determined by City staff that parking at the location hereinafter
described creates unacceptable traffic hazards; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND
HILLS, TEXAS.
Section 1: THAT the North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances is hereby amended by
adding a new Sec. 54 -179 which shall read as follows:
"54 -179 Loading /Unloading Zone.
(a) A loading /unloading zone is hereby established on the East side of
Flory Street 90 feet South of Manor Drive extending South for 115
feet. Such zone shall be effective from 7:15 am to 8:15 am and
from 2:15 pm to 3:45 pm on school days.
(b) A loading /unloading zone is hereby established on the South side
of Manor Drive from the center point of Flory Street and proceeding
East for 125 feet. Such zone shall be effective from 7:15 am to
8:15 am and from 2:15 pm to 3:45 pm on school days.
(c) No person shall park any vehicle in such loading /unloading zone or
stop any vehicle in such loading zone except for the purpose of
loading or unloading persons.
(d) Appropriate signage and marking shall be installed along the right
of way giving notice of this regulation."
Section 2: Any person, firm or corporation violating the North Richland Hills Code of
Ordinances shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon final
conviction thereof fined in an amount not to exceed Two Hundred Dollars
($200.00). Each day any such violation shall be allowed to continue shall
constitute a separate violation and punishable hereunder.
Section 3: The City Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to cause the
publication of the descriptive caption and penalty clauses of this ordinance
as an alternative method of publication provided by law.
Section 4: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately upon passage.
AND IT IS SO ORDAINED.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 12th day of November, 2007.
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
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ATTEST:
Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
Oscar Trevino, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
George A. Staples, City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Mike Curtis, P.E., Public Works Director
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: Finance
Presented by: VLoftice /LKoonce
Council Meeting Date: 11 -12 -2007
Agenda No. B.4
Subject: PU 2007 -053 Award of Bid to SPSD Inc in the amount of $43,694 for the
installation of the Harwood Road Entry Sign Project.
The approved Parks and Recreation Capital Improvement Program includes funding for the
monument sign to be located in the center median of Harwood road adjacent to Tarrant County
College. The design is consistent with the other City monument signs which signify entry into
North Richland Hills.
Notice of the City's intent to bid was advertised in local newspapers, as required by State
statute and posted on the City's Website. Nine (9) vendors were contacted and requested to
participate in the bid process. The Website document was viewed by eight (8) additional
vendors. Five (5) bids were received from the following vendors:
Vendor /Firm
Holleman
Cole
The Fain
SPSD Inc
Innovative
Construction
Dallas
Construction
Keller Texas
Group
Fort Worth
Arlington
Service
Fort Worth
Description
Texas
Texas
Texas
Texas
Amount to supply
materials of the base
$19,700.00
$18,280.00
$49,540.00
$18517.00
$21,774.00
bid
Amount to supply all
labor and supervision
$36,626.00
$27,420.00
$63,508.00
$27,777.00
$32,660.00
of base bid amount
Total Base Bid
$56,326.00
$45,700.00
$113,048.00
$46,294.00
$54,434.00
Alternate Bid 1
$2,800.00
$4,800.00
$4,452.00
$4,020.00
$3,375.00
Alternate Bid 2
(deduct)
($1,300.00)
($2,000.00)
($1,300.00)
($2,600.00)
($2,850.00)
Total Base Less
$55,026.00
$43,700.00
$111,748.00
$43,694.00
$51,584.00
Alternate 2
The construction documents allowed for a base bid consisting of the monument sign
construction, electrical work, and irrigation and landscaping with two alternate bids for (1)
adding irrigation to the entire median's length, and (2) deducting from the base bid by removing
the stone edging around the landscape area.
Staff recommends accepting the base bid plus deduct Alternate Bid 2 for a total contract amount
of $43,694 which is under the $45,000 budget.
By accepting Alternate Bid 2 in addition to the base bid, the lowest bidder is S.P.S.D., Inc., an
Arlington based company with extensive experience in landscape and site work related
construction. They have worked for the City of North Richland Hills in the past with positive
results.
Recommendation: Award of Bid to SPSD Inc in the amount of $43,694 for the installation of the
Harwood Road Entry Sign Project.
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: Finance Council Meeting Date: 11 -12 -2007
Presented by: LKoonce Agenda No. B.5
Subject: PU 2007 -049 Award Bid to E -Z -Go Textron to Lease Food and Beverage
Carts for Iron Horse Golf Course - Resolution No. 2007 -111
As part of the planning and program of services for Fiscal Year 2007 -2008, the Golf Course is
replacing their Food and Beverage carts. The current Food and Beverage carts are at the end of
the forty -eight (48) month lease and due for replacement. Over the past years, Iron Horse has
averaged $450,000 to $480,000 in food and beverage sales annually, with the Beverage Cart
accounting for 40% to 45% of this revenue. The Food & Beverage Cart is an important part of
Iron Horse's financial success.
The two (2) Food & Beverage Carts are used every day during prime golf season. A typical shift
for the Food & Beverage cart involves four (4) to six (6) trips around the course, covering a total
distance of twenty (20) plus miles. Leasing allows us to have the carts during the life of the cart
when there is the least amount of mechanical problems and allows the golf course to operate
within their annual budget.
With an outright purchase, a limited warranty is offered and any repairs beyond the warranty
period become the responsibility of the golf course. After the first two (2) years the cart will
have lost a large percentage of its value, in addition to potential downtime and costly repairs.
Notice of the City's intent to bid was advertised in local newspapers, as required by State
statute and posted on the City's Website. Eleven (11) vendors were contacted and requested to
participate in this bid process. Three (3) bids and two (2) no -bids were received from the
following vendors:
Carolina Golf Carts No Bid (Unable to deliver -we are outside their territory)
TNT Carts No Bid (Issue with servicing carts because of distance)
Meets or
Monthly
Monthly
Annual
Annual
Vendor /Firm
Exceeds
Make & Model
Lease
Lease on
Lease on
Lease on
Requirements
Offered
on One
Two
One Cart
Two Carts
Cart
Carts
Metro Golf Cars
Vantage
Fort Worth, TX
YES
V7010
Refreshment
$975.00
$1,960.00
$11,700.00
$23,520.00
817 - 924 -0037
Unit
E -Z -Go Textron
E -Z -Go
Hurst, TX
YES
Refresher
$589.58
$1,179.16
$7,074.96
$14,149.92
817- 284 -6199
Haulster
E -Z -Go Textron
E -Z Refresher
Hurst, TX
NO
$293.24
$586.48
$3,518.88
$7,037.76
1200
817- 284 -6199
NRH
The specifications for this process were written for Food and Beverage Carts that were
comparable with the E -Z Go Hauslster brand or equal. While lower in price, the E -Z -Go
Refresher 1200 is not heavy duty enough for everyday use at Iron Horse. Metro Golf Cart's
Vantage V7010 Refreshment Unit is heavy duty enough but it is a modified truck unit and is not
designed specifically for golf course use.
E -Z -Go Textron Refresher Haulster is an improved version of the vehicles Iron Horse has used
for the last three (3) years. With few exceptions these vehicles have proven to be reliable,
simple to operate, economical and are capable of holding a large amount of product for resale.
The E -Z -Go Textron Refresher Haulster is low bid meeting specifications. EAGL operates the
majority of their courses with E -Z -Go golf carts and is pleased with their quality and service.
The lease for two (2) carts is for a thirty -six (36) month period at a total annual rate of
$14,149.92.
Recommendation: To Approve Resolution No. 2007 -111
RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -111
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 agreement
with E -Z -Go Textron to provide two (2) Food and Beverage Carts, as the
act and deed of the City.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 12th day of November, 2007.
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
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ATTEST:
Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
Oscar Trevino, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
George A. Staples, City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Larry Koonce, Director of Finance
TEXTRON FINANCIAL
Len ing help beyond expectations.
SCHEDULE NO 1022468 TO THE MASTER EQUIPMENT LEASE AGREEMENT
Lessee Name and Address: Supplier Name and Address:
City of North Richland Hills, Texas E -Z -Go South West Branch
dba: Iron Horse Golf Course 745 West Hurst Blvd.
Attn: Jay Clements Hurst TX 76053
6200 Skylark Circle
North Richland Hill TX 76180
This Schedule covers the followina Eauipment: 2 2007 E -Z -GO HAULSTER REFRESHER
S/N
Eauipment Location: Iron Horse Golf Club 6200 Skylark Circle North Richland Hill TX 76180
LEASE TERM: 36 Months
RENT PAYMENTS: Rent payments will be due monthly in 36 payments commencing on 11 -15 -2007, and on the same day of
each month thereafter and as specified below.
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Jun
Jul
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2007
1179-16-
1,17916
2008
1,179.16
1,179-16
1 179.16
1,179.16
1,179.16
1,179.16
1,179.16
1,179.16
1.179.16
1, 179.16
1,179.16
1 179.16
2009
1,179.16
1,179.16
1.179.16
1,179.16
1,179.16
1.179.16
1,179.16
1,179.16
1,179.16
1,179.16
1.179.16
1,179.16
2010
1,179.16
1,179.16
1,179.16
1,179.16
1,179.16
1,179.16
1,179.16
1,179.16
1,179,16
1 179.16
B. Payments due at Closing: (including any taxes if applicable)
Consisting of:
C. Supplemental Rent: $ from to
D. Additional Collateral:
CASUALTY LOSS VALUE (if applicablg1: $ MINIMUM LIABILITY INSURANCE: $ 1.000.000.00
END OF LEASE TERM OPTION: Fair Market Value
ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS:
Executed and agreed to on, 20 as a Schedule to and part of the Master Lease Agreement
between Lessor and Lessee, dated as of, 08-28 -2007.
LESSOR: LESSEE:
TEXTRON FINANCIAL CORPORATION City of North Richland Hills, Texas
BY:
PRINT NAME: Patricia Herrington
PRINT TITLE: Sr. Documentation Analyst
DATE:
7510 Schedule to MU (02-03)
Last Revision 01005
30016362 • 1022466
BY:
PRINT NAME: Larry Cunningham
PRINT TITLE: City Manager
DATE:
Lending help beyond expectations.
MASTER LEASE AGREEMENT
1. Please read the entire document carefully before you sign. With certain exceptions, this Master Lease Agreement
(the "Lease ") has been written in "plain English." When we use the words "you" or "your," we mean the Lessee in
the Lease. When we use the words "we," "us" or "our," we mean Textron Financial Corporation and/or Lessor.
You agree that the individual who has executed the Lease on your behalf has the authority to do so. Otherwise and
upon our request you will provide us with a certificate or resolution of authority of the individual authorized to
execute the Lease on your behalf.
2. LEASE: You agree to lease from us the equipment (the 'Equipment ") described on each schedule which may be executed
from time to time by you and us and identified as a schedule to the Lease (the 'Schedule(s)"). Each Schedule will
incorporate the terms of this Lease. You authorize us to correct errors in the information contained in this Lease and
applicable Schedule(s) and enter additional omitted information. We will send you a copy of the final version of this Lease
and applicable Schedule(s). This Lease, once executed Is a non - cancelable complete and exclusive statement of
your and our agreement for the lease of the Equipment and may be modified in writing only. WE ARE
INDEPENDENT OF THE SUPPLIER ( "SUPPLIER ") AND MANUFACTURER ( "MANUFACTURER ") AND NO
EMPLOYEE OR AGENT OF THE SUPPLIER OR MANUFACTURER IS AUTHORIZED TO MODIFY THIS LEASE OR
MAKE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY ON OUR BEHALF.
3. TERM: We agree that this Lease is a "Finance Lease" as defined by Section 2A- 103(g) of the Uniform Commercial Code
("UCC "). You acknowledge either (a) that you have reviewed and approved any written Supply Contract (as defined by
UCC 2A- 103(y)) covering the Equipment purchased from the "Supplier" (as defined by UCC 2A- 103(x)) or (b) that we have
informed or advised you, in writing, either previously or by this Lease of the following: (i) the identity of the Supplier, (ii) that
you may have rights under the Supply Contract, and (iii) that you may contact the Supplier for a description of any rights you
may have under the Supply Contract. The Lease will begin upon our verification of your acceptance of the Equipment. The
Term may be extended under the circumstances specified in Section 14 (the "Extended Term ").
4. RENT: You will pay us rent in the amount(s) and at the frequency specified on the applicable Schedule(s), without
abatement for any reason. The first rental payment will be specified on the applicable Schedule(s) of this Lease.
Subsequent rental payments will be due on the day of the month specified in the Schedule. IF ALL OR PART OF A
RENTAL PAYMENT IS NOT PAID WHEN DUE, WE MAY CHARGE YOU THE GREATER OF $25.00 OR 10% OF THE
AMOUNT PAST DUE. We will determine the order in which your payments are applied to your outstanding obligations
("Obligations ") owing to us.
5. DELIVERY, ACCEPTANCE: If requested by us, within five (5) days after delivery and installation of the Equipment
identified on a Schedule, you will sign and deliver an acceptance certificate ( "Acceptance Certificate ") covering the
Equipment or give us written notice specifying any defect in or other valid objection to your acceptance of the Equipment. In
the event that we receive written notice from you that the obligated party has not corrected the defeat within thirty (30) days
from our receipt, we will not be obligated to lease the Equipment to you. Your execution of an Acceptance Certificate will
conclusively establish that the Equipment covered has been accepted by you.
6. TITLE AND SECURITY INTEREST: If you have an option to purchase the Equipment at the end of the lease for its fair
market value or an estimate of fair market value, we have title to the Equipment. In all other cases, you have title to the
Equipment and took title directly from the Supplier or Manufacturer. If you have title to the Equipment, you grant us a
security interest in the Equipment and its accessions to secure all of your present and future Obligations owing to our
affiliates or us. You will not permit any party other than us to have an interest in the Equipment. If requested by us, you will
allow us to display our ownership or security interest on the Equipment. WE WILL FILE FINANCING STATEMENTS IN
YOUR NAME COVERING THE EQUIPMENT AND ITS ACCESSIONS. To further secure the Obligations, you grant us a
security interest in any additional collateral ( "Additional Collateral ") specified on a Schedule to this Lease. Any security
deposit that is pledged as Additional Collateral will not earn interest and will be commingled with our general funds.
T. SELECTION, PURCHASE AND QUALITY OF EQUIPMENT: YOU SELECTED BOTH THE EQUIPMENT AND THE
SUPPLIER OR MANUFACTURER. WE ARE LEASING THE EQUIPMENT TO YOU "AS IS' AND MAKE NO
REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND REGARDING THE EQUIPMENT (INCLUDING IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTIBILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND ABSENCE OF
INFRINGEMENT). YOUR OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS LEASE ARE ABSOLUTE AND MAY NOT BE REDUCED OR
OFFSET FOR ANY REASON. THOSE OBLIGATIONS WILL BE UNAFFECTED BY THE LOSS OR DESTRUCTION OF
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THE EQUIPMENT, ANY DISPUTE WITH ANY PARTY ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE OR SERVICING OF THE
EQUIPMENT OR THE OBSOLESCENCE OR DIMINISHED UTILITY OF THE EQUIPMENT. YOU ARE THE
BENEFICIARY OF ANY PROMISES OR WARRANTIES EXTENDED TO US BY THE SUPPLIER OR MANUFACTURER
AND YOU MAY CONTACT THE SUPPLIER OR MANUFACTURER FOR A DESCRIPTION OF THOSE RIGHTS.
8. USE, REPAIRS AND SERVICE: You will use the Equipment for commercial purposes only. You will not alter the
Equipment, allow it to be used by anyone other than you, your employees, or your invitees or without our permission move it
to a location different from the equipment location specified on the applicable Schedule to this Lease (the "Equipment
Location "). You will not permanently integrate the Equipment with any realty and it will remain personal property. You will
use the Equipment only in the manner for which it was intended, keep it in good condition, and service it in accordance with
the manufacturer's instructions. All replacement parts and additions to the Equipment either become our property or are
subject to our security interest. We promise that as long as you are not in default under the terms of the Lease or
Schedule(s), you may possess and use the Equipment in accordance with this Lease. You warrant that the Equipment will
not be used or operated in violation of any law, ordinance or governmental regulation. Upon reasonable notice to you, we or
our designated agent, may during normal business hours, inspect the Equipment and the maintenance records pertaining to
the Equipment.
9. RISK OF LOSS AND INSURANCE: YOU BEAR THE RISK OF LOSS FOR THE EQUIPMENT FROM THE TIME THAT IT
IS SHIPPED TO YOU AND DURING STORAGE, UNTIL IT IS RETURNED TO US AT THE DESTINATION SPECIFIED BY
US. You will keep the Equipment insured for its replacement cost and /or casualty loss value, against all standard risks and
you will name us as Loss Payee on any policy. If we state a casualty loss value (the "Casualty Loss Value ") it will be
reflected in the applicable Schedule. Each policy will provide (a) for no less than thirty (30) days prior written notice of
cancellation or non- renewal to us; (b) that such policy will not be invalidated against us or our assigns for any violation of
any term of the policy or your application therefor; (c) that such insurance is primary insurance and any other insurance
covering us or our assigns will be secondary and excess of such policy; and (d) that such policy will be in form and amount
and with insurers acceptable to us. If we have title to the Equipment, you will also carry public liability insurance, in an
amount specified by us on the applicable Schedule(s), naming us as an Additional Insured. If you fail to provide us with
evidence of such insurance, we may purchase Insurance covering the Equipment that benefits us only. You will pay us for
the cost of such insurance. We will promptly discontinue any insurance that we have purchased protecting our interest in
the Equipment, when you provide us with evidence of your own insurance meeting the requirements of this Section. YOU
GIVE US POWER OF ATTORNEY TO ENDORSE AND NEGOTIATE CHECKS PAID TO YOU AS PROCEEDS OF
INSURANCE REQUIRED BY THIS SECTION.
10. TAX: You are responsible for all taxes and other fees imposed in connection with the Lease, use or ownership of the
Equipment (including sales, use and property taxes). If we have title to the Equipment, we will pay the applicable property
taxes. We will either ask you to reimburse us for the amount that we pay or we will estimate the annual charge and bill you
a ratable portion with each rental payment.
You will have the option to pay a monthly fee based on a percentage of the total cost of the Equipment in lieu of paying
actual property taxes on the Equipment (a "Property Tax Fee Program "). The amount of the Property Tax Fee Program
shall be based on the average property tax rate effective in the state in which the Equipment is located and an estimation of
the amount necessary to pay actual property taxes on the Equipment. The Property Tax Fee Program shall accrue on a
monthly basis or in conjunction with rent due as specified in the applicable Schedule. If the Property Tax Fee Program is
not sufficient to pay all property taxes levied or assessed against and /or paid by us then you will be billed for such actual
property taxes. PLEASE CHECK THE BOX AND INITIAL IF YOU WISH TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROPERTY TAX FEE
PROGRAM. ❑ Lease's Initials
11.INDEMNITY: You will defend us (using counsel approved by us) against all claims, liabilities, suits, losses and costs
(including fees of counsel) relating to the Equipment or this Lease, including those arising from the manufacture, installation,
maintenance, use or ownership of the Equipment and you will promptly pay all such claims and costs as they arise. If we
have title to the Equipment, you will reimburse us for any economic loss resulting from an adverse change in the recovery
period(s) or the depreciation method(s) available for the Equipment. These indemnities survive the termination or expiration
of this Lease.
12. DEFAULT: You will be in default under this Lease if within ten (10) days notice from us: (a) you fail to make any payment
required by terms set forth on the applicable Schedule, (b) you fail to comply with any other term of this Lease or any other
agreement with us or an affiliate of ours, (c) you or any guarantor of your Obligations dies, transfers a significant portion of
your assets, or goes out of business or (d) you or any guarantor of your Obligations becomes insolvent or subject to
bankruptcy, receivership or similar reorganization or liquidation proceedings. If we waive your performance of any term of
this Lease at one or more times, it will not preclude us from enforcing that term at a later time.
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13. REMEDIES AND RECOVERY COSTS: Upon your default under this Lease, you will promptly compensate us for the loss of
our bargain (the "Damages "). The amount of the Damages will be determined as of the time that you make payment to us
for the Damages and will be equal to the sum of: (a) all past due amounts owing under this Lease, (b) an estimate of any
property tax which we will owe for the Equipment, (c) all amounts due and yet to become due under this Lease, and (d) in
the event we do not regain possession of the Equipment or any damage to the Equipment diminishes our anticipated
Equipment residual value, the amount of any nominal price or estimated fair market value purchase option or in the case of
a fair market value purchase option, the residual value which we expected to realize for the Equipment. When calculating
the Damages, all amounts which would otherwise be payable at some future date will be discounted to present value at the
rate of 5% per year. We may also terminate this Lease and require you to return the Equipment to us in the manner
specified in Section 14. If you fail to do so, we may go to the Equipment Location and repossess the Equipment. We may
sell or re -lease the Equipment. If we sell or re -lease the Equipment, we will credit you for the present value of the sale or re-
lease proceeds. We will provide you with ten (10) days advance notice of any sale of the Equipment, which you
acknowledge is reasonable. You will be responsible for all recovery costs that we incur after a default, including: (A) With
respect to any default under this Lease, you will reimburse us for all costs and expenses incurred by attorneys, including
both our in -house attorneys and outside attorneys' and paralegals' whether or not a lawsuit or other court action is actually
filed in connection with the event of default. In the event that a suit, action, arbitration, or other proceeding of any nature,
including, without limitation, any proceeding under The Bankruptcy Code, any action seeking a declaration of rights or an
action for rescission is instituted to interpret or enforce this Lease, including, but not limited to such fees and cost associated
with trial and appeals, you agree to pay the reasonable attorneys' fees incurred in connection with such proceeding as
awarded by the court. (B) $250.00 to cover our internal collection, our internal repossession and remarketing overhead.
14.PURCHASE OPTION AND RETURN OF EQUIPMENT: If you have performed all of your Obligations contained in this
Lease, you may keep the Equipment at the expiration of the Term, or any Extended Term, for the purchase option price
specified on the applicable Schedule. If the purchase option price is fair market value, we will specify the fair retail value
that you must pay to purchase the Equipment from us. UNLESS YOU NOTIFY US OTHERWISE, OPTIONS FOR
NOMINAL PRICES NOT EXCEEDING THE AMOUNT OF THE HIGHEST PERIODIC RENTAL PAYMENT WILL BE
DEEMED EXERCISED, AND SUCH PRICE WILL BE ADDED TO YOUR FINAL RENT PAYMENT. In all other cases, you
must notify us of your decision to keep or return the Equipment no more than one hundred twenty (120) days and no less
than sixty (60) days prior to the expiration of the Term or any Extended Term. If you have title to the Equipment, you will
transfer title to us free and clear of the Interests of others. If you do not timely notify us of your decision to keep or return the
Equipment, we may extend this Lease for an additional twelve (12) month period, at the same periodic rentals required on
the applicable Schedule. Your purchase of the Equipment from us will be "AS -IS, WHERE -IS.' If you decide to return the
Equipment, you will promptly ship the Equipment to a destination specified by us at your expense. The Equipment Return
Standards for golf and turf equipment are as follows: (a) Equipment must start, stop and turn properly; (b) mechanically and
cosmetically, all Equipment, component parts, and attachments (if any) will be returned complete and in operable condition
according to the original state, reasonable wear and tear excepted; (c) all Equipment shall have serviceable
tires/rollerstblades, with 50% remaining tread, retaining proper air pressure, and without repair patches; (d) all Equipment
will be free of any abuse and damage; (e) electric golf cars must: (i) be capable of being driven onto a transporter, (ii) able to
transport two (2) people and their golf clubs and; (iii) all batteries and battery terminals must be clean, free of corrosion and
have proper battery water levels; and (iv) include operable battery chargers; (f) lawn care or turf equipment must: (i) have
sheet metal, seat covering and glass or body damage not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00); (ii) logos must be
removed from Equipment leaving the body paint without any scratches; (iii) all gauges will be operative, all batteries able to
take a charge, any and all alarm systems must be fully operative, all oil and fluid levels to manufacturer's specifications,
power train, to include engine and transmission, and axles must operate within manufacturer's specifications; (iv) all cutting
units (if applicable) must be able to lower, turn on, raise and shut off as they are designed to do; (v) all maintenance records
to be given to us at end of Lease Term; (g) any missing Equipment and parts or damage to the Equipment will result in a
separate billing to you at replacement cost or fair market value; (h) upon inspection by us or our designee, you will have the
opportunity to perform all repairs necessary, at your expense, to comply with these Equipment Return Standards. If
applicable, for each item of Equipment, which has an hour meter attached (the "Meter ") you will pay the amount as
reflected on the Schedule as supplemental rent ( "Supplemental Rent ") for each hour of use which is in excess of the
maximum allowable hours per year as regulated by the Meter for such Equipment. The maximum allowable hours will
be identified in the Additional Provision section of the Schedule. The Supplemental Rent will be due within ten (10)
days of our written demand. For any type of Equipment other than golf or turf, you will pay us for any damage to the
Equipment in excess of ordinary wear and tear.
15. TRANSFER AND SUBLEASE: YOU MAY NOT ASSIGN YOUR RIGHTS OR DELEGATE YOUR OBLIGATIONS UNDER
THIS LEASE OR SELL OR SUBLET THE EQUIPMENT WITHOUT OUR PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT. We may transfer
our interest in this Lease or the Equipment at any time. If that happens, the rights of the new owner of this Lease to receive
rents and other amounts under this Lease will not be subject to any claims or defenses that you may have against us or any
other party.
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16. LOUISIANA PROVISIONS: If you have title to Equipment that is located in Louisiana, you confess judgment in our favor in
the amount of the Damages and other recoverable costs specified in Section 13. In the case of default, we may
immediately seize that Equipment pursuant to executory process and sell it to the highest bidder. You waive all statutory
protections afforded to you in connection with such seizure and sale, including rights to notice, demand, delay and
appraisement contained in articles 2293, 2331, 2332, 2336, 2639, 2721 through 2724, and 2733 of the Louisiana Code of
Civil Procedure.
17. MOTOR VEHICLE TITLES: For those states that require titling of the Equipment, you hereby appoint us as attorney -in -fact
to apply for and obtain certificates or documents of title on your behalf and to retain possession of such documentation until
obligations have been satisfied.
18. FAXED DOCUMENTS: If you transmit to us by fax this Lease, any addendum or Schedule to this Lease or any other
document including without limitation, the credit application, any guaranty or the Certificate of Acceptance of the Equipment,
the fax version of the Lease, addendum, Schedule or other document, as received by us, will constitute the original of such
document and will be binding on you as if manually signed. We may treat and rely upon any fax version of any such
document as the signed original. However, no fax version of any such document will become effective and binding upon us
until manually signed by us in our offices. If you elect to sign and transmit any document to us by fax, you waive notice of
our acceptance of such document and waive receipt of a copy of the accepted document.
19. GOVERNING LAW AND PLACE FOR SUIT: This Lease and all Schedule(s) thereto will be deemed to be a contract under
the laws of the State of Rhode island and for all purposes will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of
Rhode Island. You irrevocably agree that any legal action or proceeding brought by or against you with respect to the
Lease and all Schedule(s) thereto will be brought in the courts of the State of Rhode Island or in the U.S. District Court for
the District of Rhode Island. You consent to the jurisdiction of such courts and that the venue for any such action will be the
County of Providence. This provision will not limit the right of Textron Financial Corporation, or its assigns, to bring such
actions or proceedings against you in the court of such other states or jurisdictions where you may be subject to jurisdiction.
20.JURY TRIAL WAIVER: IN RECOGNITION OF THE HIGHER COSTS AND DELAY WHICH MAY RESULT FROM A JURY
TRIAL, THE PARTIES WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY CLAIM, DEMAND, ACTION OR CAUSE OF
ACTION (A) ARISING HEREUNDER, OR (B) IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH OR RELATED OR INCIDENTAL TO THE
DEALINGS OF THE PARTIES HERETO OR ANY OF THEM WITH RESPECT HERETO, IN EACH CASE WHETHER NOW
EXISTING OR HEREAFTER ARISING, AND WHETHER SOUNDING IN CONTRACT OR TORT OR OTHERWISE; AND
EACH PARTY FURTHER WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO CONSOLIDATE ANY SUCH ACTION IN WHICH A JURY TRIAL HAS
BEEN WAIVED WITH ANY OTHER ACTION IN WHICH A JURY TRIAL CANNOT BE OR HAS NOT BEEN WAIVED; AND
EACH PARTY HEREBY AGREES AND CONSENTS THAT ANY SUCH CLAIM, DEMAND, ACTION OR CAUSE OF
ACTION WILL BE DECIDED BY COURT TRIAL WITHOUT A JURY, AND THAT ANY PARTY HERETO MAY FILE AN
ORIGINAL COUNTERPART OR A COPY OF THIS SECTION WITH ANY COURT AS WRITTEN EVIDENCE OF THE
CONSENT OF THE PARTIES HERETO TO THE WAIVER OF THEIR RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY.
21. MISCELLANEOUS: All notices required by this Lease must be in writing. If this Lease is considered a loan of money
because you have a purchase option for a nominal price, we do not intend to charge you interest in excess of the highest
lawful rate. Any interest collected in excess of that limit will be applied to reduce your loan balance, or refunded to you.
TEXTRON FINANCIAL CORPORATION
By:
Print Name: Patricia Herrington
Print Title: Sr. Documentation Analyst
Date:
address:
40 Westminster Street
Providence, Rhode Island
02903
LESSEE
City of North Richland Hills, Texas
By:
Print Name: Larry Cunningham
Print Title: City Manager
440000000
Lessee's Tax Identification No.
Date: 08- 28-2007
address:
Attn: Jay Clements
6200 Skylark Circle
North Richland Hill TX 76180
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AMENDMENT TO MASTER LEASE AGREEMENT
The Master Lease Agreement dated August 28, 2007 by and between Textron Financial Corporation, as
Lessor, and City of North Richland Hills, Texas, as Lessee (the "Lease "), is amended as follows:
Section 4 of the Lease is amended by deleting it in its entirety and replacing it with the following:
"RENT: You will pay us rent in the amount(s) and at the frequency specified on the applicable
Schedule(s), without abatement for any reason. The first rental payment will be specified on the applicable
Schedule(s) of this Lease. Subsequent rental payments will be due on the day of the month specified in the
Schedule. The rental payments will continue for the number of months specified in the Schedule, unless an
"Event of Nonappropriation" has occurred with respect to the Schedule, or we have terminated the Schedule
pursuant to Paragraph 13. An "Event of Nonappropriation" means a non- renewal of the term of a
Schedule by you, determined by the failure or refusal of your governing body to appropriate monies
sufficient to pay rental payments and other amounts payable under the Schedule for your next succeeding
fiscal period. You will notify us immediately of the occurrence of an Event of Nonappropriation under any
Schedule. IF ALL OR PART OF A RENTAL PAYMENT IS NOT PAID WHEN DUE, WE MAY
CHARGE YOU THE GREATER OF $25.00 OR 10% OF THE AMOUNT PAST DUE. We will
determine the order in which your payments are applied to your outstanding obligations ( "Obligations ")
owing to us."
Section 11 is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
"INDEMNITY: To the extent authorized by law, you will defend us (using counsel approved by us)
against all claims, liabilities, suits, losses and costs (including fees of counsel) relating to the Equipment or
this Lease, including those arising from the manufacture, installation, maintenance, use or ownership of the
Equipment and you will promptly pay all such claims and costs as they arise. If we have title to the
Equipment, you will reimburse us for any economic loss resulting from an adverse change in the recovery
period(s) or the depreciation method(s) available for the Equipment. These indemnities survive the
termination or expiration of this Lease."
Section 14 is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
"REMEDIES: Immediately upon the occurrence of a default under a Schedule or immediately after the last
day of the fiscal period during which an Event of Nonappropriation occurs, we may terminate the affected
Schedule or your rights thereunder and in such event repossess the Equipment under the Schedule, which
you hereby agree, at your expense, to surrender promptly to us at the location as we will direct. You will
permit us or our agents to enter the premises where the Equipment is located. In the event of any
repossession, you will execute and deliver all documents required to transfer title (if applicable) to and
possession of the Equipment under the affected Schedule to us, free and clear of all liens and security
interests. Upon repossession, if any Equipment is damaged or otherwise made less suitable for the purposes
for which it was manufactured than when delivered to you, you agree, at your option, to: (a) repair and
restore the Equipment to the same condition in which it was received by you, and as set forth in Section 15
of the Lease, and at your expense, promptly return the Equipment to us to a location specified by us or (b)
pay to us the actual costs of the repair, restoration and return.
If we terminate a Schedule as described herein or an Event of Nonappropriation occurs under a Schedule
and you continue to use the Equipment or if you otherwise refuse to pay rental payments due during a fiscal
period for which your governing body has appropriated sufficient legally available funds to pay the rental
payments, we will be entitled to bring the action at law or in equity to recover damages attributable to the
holdover period for the Equipment that you continue to use or to the remainder of the fiscal period for
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which the appropriations have been made. We will also be entitled to exercise any or all remedies available
to a secured party under the applicable Uniform Commercial Code and all other rights and remedies that we
may have at law or in equity.
No right or remedy conferred upon or reserved to us as provided in each Schedule is exclusive of any right
or remedy in any Schedule or at law or in equity or otherwise provided or permitted. No waiver of or delay
or omission in the exercise of any right or remedy as provided in each Schedule or otherwise available to us
will impair, affect or be construed as a waiver of its rights thereafter to exercise the same."
Section 19 is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
"GOVERNING LAW AND PLACE FOR SUIT: This Lease and each Schedule will be governed by and
construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, under whose laws you exist or are organized. If
any provision of this Lease or any Schedule is or becomes invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the invalidity,
illegality or unenforceability will not affect the other provisions of this Lease or any Schedule, which will
be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law. The provisions of this Lease and each
Schedule will be binding upon, and will inure to the benefit of, our respective assignees and successors. The
indemnities and obligations provided for by you in each Schedule will continue in full force and effect
notwithstanding the expiration or termination of the term of this Lease or any applicable Schedule."
The Lease is amended to include as Section 22 the following:
"REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES: You represent and warrant that: (a) you are a state or a
political subdivision within the meaning of Section 103(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended (the "Code "); (b) you have the power and authority under applicable law to enter into the
transactions contemplated by this Lease and each Schedule and have been duly authorized to execute and
deliver this Lease and each Schedule and to carry out its Obligations under each Schedule; (c) all
requirements have been met and procedures have occurred in order to ensure the enforceability of this
Lease and each Schedule, and you have complied with the public bidding requirements, if any, as may be
applicable to the transactions contemplated by this Lease and each Schedule; (d) the use and operation of
the Equipment is essential to your proper, efficient and economic governmental operation; and (e) we are
acting only as a financing source with respect to the Equipment."
Except as specifically modified in this amendment, all other terms and conditions of the Master Lease
Agreement shall remain the same.
LESSOR: LESSEE:
TEXTRON FINANCIAL CORPORATION City of North Richland Hills, Texas
BY: BY:
PRINT NAME: Patricia Herrington PRINT NAME: Larry J. Cunningham
PRINT TITLE: Sr. Documentation Analyst PRINT TITLE: City Manager
DATE: DATE:
ADDRESS: Financial Corporation ADDRESS:
• 40 Westminster Street
Providence RI 02903
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Revision Date: 05/07
City of North Richland Hills, Texas
7301 N.E. Loop 820
North Richland gills. TX 76180
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: Information Services Council Meeting Date: 11 -12 -2007
Presented by: KSpooner /LKoonce Agenda No. B.6
Subject: PU 2007 -059 Authorize Purchase of 107 Desktop Computers for the New
Library from Dell in the Amount of $119,512
The 2007/2008 Capital Budget includes funds for the purchase of 107 new Dell desktop
computers for the new City Library. This purchase would replace 68 computers
currently located at the Library and provide 39 new computers for staff (10) and patrons
(29). The purchase includes computer, monitor, keyboard and mouse. The current
computers in the Library are at least four years old; requiring daily maintenance by City
staff and are considered being inadequate for the demands of our library users.
This purchase adheres to the master plan for standardization of computer hardware
equipment approved by City Council in 1995. Each unit is compatible with Microsoft's
new operating and desktop software. Additionally, the units are covered by Dell's three
year warranty and gold technical support which gives staff 24 X 7 phone support when
troubleshooting hardware problems.
Dell participates in the State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR)
cooperative purchasing program which offers a 29% discount off list price. By
participating in the DIR cooperative purchasing program the City is meeting all State
competitive bidding requirements for this purchase. The Local Government Code states
purchases made through a cooperative purchasing agreement satisfy any state law that
would require the City to solicit competitive bids. Participation in this program would be
cost effective to the City.
Approval of this purchase will contribute to the Council's goal of Financially Responsible
City Government.
Recommendation: Approve PU 2007 -059 to authorize purchase of 107 desktop
computers for the new Library from Dell, Inc. in the amount of $119,512.
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DELL QUOTATION
QUOTE #: 394996106
Customer #: 2445174
Contract #: 9913578
CustomerAgreement #: DIR -SDD -192
Quote Date: 11/2/07
Date: 11/2/07 2:15:31 PM Customer Name: CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
TOTAL QUOTE AMOUNT:
$119,511.51
SYSTEM PRICE: $1,116.93
GROUP TOTAL: $119,511.51
Product Subtotal:
$119,511.51
Base Unit:
OptiPlex 755 Small Form FactorCore 2 Duo E4400 /2.OGHz,2M 80OFSB (223 -0609)
Tax:
$0.00
Memory:
2GB,Non- ECC,667MHz DDR2,2X1GB OptlPlex 740 (311 -7440)
Shipping & Handling:
$0.00
Monitor:
Dell UltraSharp 1907FPV Flat Panel with Height Adjustable Stand,19.0 Inch VIS,Optiplex,
Precision and Latitude (320 -4976)
Shipping Method:
Ground
Total Number of System Groups:
1
GROUP: 1
QUANTITY: 107
SYSTEM PRICE: $1,116.93
GROUP TOTAL: $119,511.51
Base Unit:
OptiPlex 755 Small Form FactorCore 2 Duo E4400 /2.OGHz,2M 80OFSB (223 -0609)
Processor:
NTFS File System,Factory Install (420 -3699)
Memory:
2GB,Non- ECC,667MHz DDR2,2X1GB OptlPlex 740 (311 -7440)
Keyboard:
Dell USB Keyboard,No Hot Keys English,Black,Optiplex (310 -8010)
Monitor:
Dell UltraSharp 1907FPV Flat Panel with Height Adjustable Stand,19.0 Inch VIS,Optiplex,
Precision and Latitude (320 -4976)
Video Card:
Integrated Video,GMA3100,Dell OptlPlex 755 (320 -5642)
Hard Drive:
80GB SATA 3.OGb /s and 8MS DataBurst Cache,Deli OptiPlex 755 (341 -5472)
Floppy Disk Drive:
Dell 19 in 1 Media Card Readerfor Dell OptlPlex 755 Small Form Factor (341 -6131)
Operating System:
Windows XP Home,Service Pack 2with no Medla,Dell OptiPlex English,Factory Install (420 -
6290)
Mouse:
Dell USB 2- Button Optical Mouse with Scroli,Black, OptiPlex (310 -8009)
TBU:
iAMT Advanced Hardware EnabledSystems Management, Dell OptiPlex (310 -9494)
CD -ROM or DVD -ROM Drive:
8X DVD + /- RW,Slimline,Roxio Creator,Cyberlink Power DVD,NoMedia,OptiPlex 755 Small Form
Factor (313 -5622)
Speakers:
Internal Chassis Speaker Option,Dell OptlPlex 745 and 766 Small Form Factor (313 -3362)
Documentation Diskette:
Resource CD contains Diagnostics and Drivers for Dell OptlPlex 755 (310 -9380)
Bundled Software:
No Productivity Software requested (412 -1397)
Factory Installed Software:
Energy Smart,Energy Star,EIST for OptlPlex (if applicable) (310 -9604)
Service:
GOLD TECH Support,OPT1,2YR EXT (REL), Dial 1- 800- 876 -3366 for Support (987 -1258)
Service:
GOLD TECH Support,OPTi,INIT (REL), Dial 1- 800 - 876 -3355 for Support (987 -1247)
Service:
GTS,Personal Systems,TechnicalSupport Letter (465 -5281)
Service:
Deli Hardware Warranty Plus Onsite Service, Extended Year (987 -9238)
Service:
Contract -Next BuslnessDay Parts and Labor On -Site Response, 2YR Extended (983 -1152)
Service:
Dell Hardware Warranty Plus Onsite Service, inital Year (987 -9237)
Service:
Contract -Next BuslnessDay Parts and Labor On -Site Response, Initial Year (983 -6790)
Service:
PUB, OptiPlex 3YR Info (983 -6648)
Installation:
Standard On -Site Installation Declined (900 -9987)
Misc:
Execute Disable Bit for Microsoft Windows XPSP2 set toOFF,Dell OptiPlex (463 -7780)
Misc:
Shipping Material for System Cypher Small Form Factor,Dell OptiPlex (310 -9332)
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SALES REP:
Ron Colkitt
PHONE:
800 - 981 -3355
Email Address:
ron-colkitt@?dell.com
Phone Ext:
7247738
For your convenience, your sales representative, quote number and customer number have been
included to provide you with faster service when you are ready to place your order. You may also
place your order online at www.dell.com /quote
Unless you have a separate agreement with Dell, the terms and conditions found at
http: / /ftpbox.us. deli. com /sig /resellers /resellertcs.htm shall govern the sale and resale of the Products and
Services referenced in this quotation.
Prices and tax rates are valid in the U.S. only and are subject to change.
* *Sales/use tax is a destination charge, i.e. based on the "ship to" address on your purchase order.
Please indicate your taxability status on your PO. If exempt, please fax exemption certificate to
Dell Tax Department at 512- 283 -9276, referencing your customer number.
If you have any questions regarding tax please call 800 -433 -9019 or email Tax Department@dell.com. **
All product and pricing information is based on latest information available. Subject to change without
notice or obligation.
LCD panels in Dell products contain mercury, please dispose properly.
Please contact Dell Financial Services' Asset Recovery Services group for EPA compliant disposal
options at US_Dell_ARS_Requests @dell.com. Minimum quantities may apply.
Shipments to California: For certain products, a State Environmental Fee Of Up to $10 per item may be
applied to your invoice as early as Jan 1, 2005. Prices in your cart do not reflect this fee. More Info: or
refer to URL www.dell.com /environmentalfee
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CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: Information Services
Presented by: KSpooner /LKoonce
Council Meeting Date: 11 -12 -2007
Agenda No. B.7
Subject: PU 2007 -057 Authorize Purchase of 150 Desktop Computers from Dell in the
Amount of $167,570.
The 2007/08 adopted budget includes the purchase of 150 replacement desktop
computers. The purchase would include the replacement of the computer, monitor,
keyboard and mouse for existing computers that are 4 years old or older. Computers
that are replaced but considered to be useable and in good condition will be refurbished
and distributed to the Senior Citizen Centers.
It was decided at the January 22, 2007 Council meeting that Dell would be the supplier
of choice for desktop computers for the City. Choosing Dell has allowed the City to
continue to standardize desktop systems which adheres to the master plan for
standardization of computer hardware equipment approved by Council in 1995. Each
unit is compatible with Microsoft's new operation system, Vista. Also the units are
covered by Dell's three year warranty and gold technical support which gives staff 24 x
7 phone support when troubleshooting hardware problems.
Dell participates in the State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR)
cooperative purchasing program which offers a 29% discount off list price. By
participating in the DIR cooperative purchasing program the City is meeting all State
competitive bidding requirements for this purchase. The Local Government Code states
purchases made through a cooperative purchasing agreement satisfy any state law that
would require the City to solicit competitive bids. Participation in this program would be
cost effective to the City.
Approval of this purchase will contribute to the Council's goal of Financially Responsible
City Government.
Recommendation: Approve PU 2007 -057 to authorize purchase of 150 desktop
computers from Dell, Inc. in the amount of $167,570.
Pagel of 3
DELL
QUOTATION
QUOTE #:
394998520
Customer #:
2445174
Contract #:
9913578
CustomerAgreement #:
DIR -SDD -192
Quote Date: 11/2/07
Date: 11/2/07 2:15:32 PM Customer Name: CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
TOTAL QUOTE AMOUNT:
$167,569.50
SYSTEM PRICE: $1,116.93
GROUP TOTAL: $156,370.20
Product Subtotal:
$167,569.50
Base Unit:
OptiPlex 755 Small Form FactorCore 2 Duo E440012.OGHz,2M 80OFSB (223 -0609)
Tax:
$0.00
Memory:
2GB,Non- ECC,667MHz DDR2,2X1GB OptiPlex 740 (311 -7440)
Shipping & Handling:
$0.00
Monitor:
Dell UltraSharp 1907FPV Flat Panel with Height Adjustable Stand,19.0 Inch VIS,Optiplex,
Precision and Latitude (320 -4976)
Shipping Method:
Ground
Total Number of System Groups:
2
GROUP: 1
QUANTITY: 140
SYSTEM PRICE: $1,116.93
GROUP TOTAL: $156,370.20
Base Unit:
OptiPlex 755 Small Form FactorCore 2 Duo E440012.OGHz,2M 80OFSB (223 -0609)
Processor:
NTFS File System,Factory install (420 -3699)
Memory:
2GB,Non- ECC,667MHz DDR2,2X1GB OptiPlex 740 (311 -7440)
Keyboard:
Dell USB Keyboard,No Hot Keys English,Black,Optipiex (310 -8010)
Monitor:
Dell UltraSharp 1907FPV Flat Panel with Height Adjustable Stand,19.0 Inch VIS,Optiplex,
Precision and Latitude (320 -4976)
Video Card:
integrated Video,GMA3100,Dell OptiPlex 755 (320 -5642)
Hard Drive:
80GB SATA 3.0Gb1s and SMS DataBurst Cache,Dell OptlPlex 755 (341 -5472)
Floppy Disk Drive:
Dell 19 in 1 Media Card Readerfor Dell OptiPlex 755 Small Form Factor (341 -5131)
Operating System:
Windows XP Home,Service Pack 2with no Media,Dell OptiPlex English,Factory Install (420 -
6280)
Mouse:
Dell USB 2 -Button Optical Mouse with Scroil,Black, OptiPlex (310 -8009)
TBU:
IAMT Advanced Hardware EnabledSystems Management, Dell OptiPlex (310 -9494)
CD -ROM or DVD -ROM Drive:
8X DVD + /- RW,Slimline,Roxio Creator,Cyberlink Power DVD,NoMedia,OptiPlex 755 Small Form
Factor (313 -5622)
Speakers:
Internal Chassis Speaker Option,Deil OptiPlex 745 and 755 Small Form Factor (313 -3352)
Documentation Diskette:
Resource CD contains Diagnostics and Drivers for Dell OptiPlex 755 (310 -9380)
Bundled Software:
No Productivity Software requested (412 -1397)
Factory Installed Software:
Energy Smart,Energy Star,E1ST for OptiPlex (if applicable) (310 -9504)
Service:
GOLD TECH Support,OPTI,2YR EXT (REL), Dial 1- 800 -876 -3355 for Support (987 -1258)
Service:
GOLD TECH Support,OPTI,INIT (REL), Dial 1- 800 - 876 -3355 for Support (987 -1247)
Service:
GTS,Personai Systems,TechnicalSupport Letter (465 -5281)
Service:
Dell Hardware Warranty Plus Onsite Service, Extended Year (987 -9238)
Service:
Contract -Next BusinessDay Parts and Labor On -Site Response, 2YR Extended (983 -1152)
Service:
Dell Hardware Warranty Plus Onsite Service, Inital Year (987 -9237)
Service:
Contract -Next BusinessDay Parts and Labor On -Site Response, initial Year (983 -6790)
Service:
PUB, OptiPlex 3YR Info (983 -6648)
Installation:
Standard On -Site Installation Declined (900 -9987)
Misc:
Execute Disable Bit for Microsoft Windows XPSP2 set toOFF,Deil OptiPlex (463 -7780)
Misc:
Shipping Material for System Cypher Small Form Factor,Dell OptiPlex (310.9332)
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GROUP: 2
IQUANTITY:10
SYSTEM PRICE: $1,119.93
GROUP TOTAL: $11,199.30
Email Address:
ron_coikitt @deli.com
Base Unit:
OptlPlex 755 Minitower,Core 2 Duo E4400J2.OGHz,2M,80OFSB (223 -0594)
Processor:
NTFS File System,Factory Install (420 -3699)
Memory:
2GB,Non- ECC,667MHz DDR2,2XiGB OptiPlex 740 (311 -7440)
Keyboard:
Dell USB Keyboard,No Hot Keys English,Black,Optiplex (310 -8010)
Monitor:
Dell UltraSharp 1907FPV Flat Panel with Height Adjustable Stand,19.0 Inch VIS,Optiplex,
Precision and Latitude (320 -4976)
Video Card:
Integrated Video,GMA3100,Dell OptiPlex 765 (320 -6642)
Hard Drive:
8OGB SATA 3.0Gb1s and 8MB DataBurst Cache,Deii OptlPlex 765 (341 -5472)
Floppy Disk Drive:
Dell 19 in 1 Media Card Readerfor Dell OptlPlex 755 Minitower (341 -5129)
Operating System:
Windows XP Home,Service Pack 2with no Medla,Dell OptiPlex Engiish,Factory install (420-
6290)
Mouse:
Dell USB 2- Button Optical Mouse with Scroll,Black, OptiPlex (310 -8009)
TBU:
IAMT Advanced Hardware EnabledSystems Management, Deli OptiPlex (310 -9494)
CD -ROM or DVD -ROM Drive:
16X DVD + / -RW and 16X DVD,SATA Roxio Creator,Cyberlink Power DVD,Dell OptlPlex 766
Minitower, Black (313 -6431)
Speakers:
Internal Chassis Speaker Option,Dell OptiPlex Minitower (313 -3350)
Documentation Diskette:
Resource CD contains Diagnostics and Drivers for Dell OptlPlex 756 (310 -9380)
Bundled Software:
No Productivity Software requested (412 -1397)
Factory Installed Software:
Energy Smart.Energy Star,EiST for OptiPlex (if applicable) (310 -9504)
Service:
GOLD TECH Support,OPT1,2YR EXT (REL), Dial 1- 800 - 876 -3365 for Support (987 -1258)
Service:
GOLD TECH Support,OPTI,INIT (REL), Dial 1- 800 -876 -3356 for Support (987 -1247)
Service:
GTS,Personal Systems,Techn Ica lSupport Letter (465 -5281)
Service:
Dell Hardware Warranty Plus Onsite Service, Extended Year (987 -9238)
Service:
Contract -Next BusinessDay Parts and Labor On -Site Response, 2YR Extended (983 -1152)
Service:
Dell Hardware Warranty Plus Onsite Service, inital Year (987 -9237)
Service:
Contract -Next BusinessDay Parts and Labor On -Site Response, Initial Year (983 -6790)
Service:
PUB, OptiPlex 3YR Info (983 -6648)
Installation:
Standard On -Site Installation Declined (900 -9987)
Installation:
On -Site Installation Declined (900 -9997)
Mlsc:
Execute Disable Bit for Microsoft Windows XPSP2 set toOFF,Dell OptiPlex (463 -7780)
Misc:
Shipping Material for System Smith Minitower,Dell OptiPlex (310 -9330)
CFI Routing SKU (365 -0257)
CFI,Roilup,Custom Project,Fee for ESLH (366 -1551)
CFI,Rollup,integration Service,image Load (366 -1416)
SALES REP:
Ron Colkitt
PHONE:
800 - 981 -3355
Email Address:
ron_coikitt @deli.com
Phone Ext:
7247738
For your convenience, your sales representative, quote number and customer number have been
Included to provide you with faster service when you are ready to place your order. You may also
place your order online at www.dell.com /quote
Unless you have a separate agreement with Dell, the terms and conditions found at
http: / /ftpbox.us. dell. com /sig /resellers /resellertcs.htm shall govern the sale and resale of the Products and
Services referenced in this quotation.
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Prices and tax rates are valid in the U.S. only and are subject to change.
* *Sales/use tax is a destination charge, i.e. based on the "ship to" address on your purchase order.
Please indicate your taxability status on your PO. If exempt, please fax exemption certificate to
Dell Tax Department at 512 -283 -9276, referencing your customer number.
If you have any questions regarding tax please call 800 -433 -9019 or email Tax Department @dell.com. **
All product and pricing information is based on latest information available. Subject to change without
notice or obligation.
LCD panels in Dell products contain mercury, please dispose properly.
Please contact Dell Financial Services' Asset Recovery Services group for EPA compliant disposal
options at US_Deii_ARS_Requests @deli.com. Minimum quantities may apply.
Shipments to California: For certain products, a State Environmental Fee Of Up to $10 per item may be
applied to your invoice as early as Jan 1, 2005. Prices in your cart do not reflect this fee. More Info: or
refer to URL www.dell.com /environmentalfee
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CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: Information Services
Presented by: KSpooner /LKoonce
Council Meeting Date: 11 -12 -2007
Agenda No. B.8
Subject: PU 2007 -058 Approve Contract Renewal of Microsoft Enterprise Agreement
with SHI Government Solutions - Resolution No. 2007 -066
At the September 24, 2001 Council meeting a contract was awarded to Software House
International (SHI) Government Solutions allowing the City to enroll in a 3 -year term
Enterprise Agreement with Microsoft Corporation. The Enterprise Agreement is a
volume licensing agreement which included Microsoft licensing and software upgrades
for all of the City's desktop computers and servers. The software included was the
Microsoft Desktop Operating System, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access,
PowerPoint and Publisher) as well as SQL database, Exchange email, and Network
Client Access licenses. As a result of this agreement, City computers have been kept
current with the latest Microsoft software and licensing requirements. The current
agreement was renewed by Council in November 30, 2004 and expires on November
30, 2007.
The State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR), on behalf of the State
of Texas, entered into an Enterprise Agreement with Microsoft Corporation for State and
Local Governments. Additionally, DIR entered into an agreement with SHI to provide
this software to Local Governments. All State competitive bidding requirements for this
purchase will be met by participating in the DIR cooperative purchasing program.
The City currently has 530 PCs and 28 Servers that will utilize this agreement at a
renewal cost of $96,201 per year. The City will save an approximate amount of $45,000
annually, versus individual purchase of licensing and software upgrades, thus reducing
our total cost of ownership. The three -year agreement can be cancelled at the end of
any of the one -year segments.
The City will also be required to sign a "State and Local Government Enterprise
Enrollment" licensing agreement with Microsoft.
Recommendation: Approve the renewal of the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement with SHI
Government Solutions and Resolution No. 2007 -066.
- , h
Government Solutions
SHI-Government Solutions
State of Texas Govt Sales Team
800-870-6079
www.texes.gs.shi.com
Microsoft Enterprise Agreement - State of Texas Government Pricing
Darron Gross - Account Executive
1250 Capital of Texas Hwy, 1-350
Austin, Texas 78746
Phone 512-634-8100
Quote to: -City of North Richland Hills
Kyle Spooner
Phone:
Qty
Enterprise Products
Per-Desktop Price
Extended Annual Price
MS Full Platform Enterprise Agreement SA ONLY
$167.00
$88,510.00
530
(includes Office Pro Plus, Windows OS, CORE CAL & SOL CAL)
Step-Up to Office Enterprise Edition
$41.00
Step-Up to Enter prise CAL
$65.00
Qty
Additional Products - Software Assurance Only
Annual Unit
Extended Annual Price
24
1
Windows Server - Std Edition .. ........... ......................
.......... ............. .................... t
$118.00 1
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$2,832.00
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Windows ....... . .................... ..............
$600.
........................ ................ - _..
$180,00
. ............. ........... ...........
............ . ......
1
. . ........ . .......... ...........
................
tExchange Server - Enterprise ........... ...........
Exchange fd.i.tio.n
$656,00
............ .......... . .
$656.00
.... ........................
...... .......
...........
. ..............
1 SOL Server - Standard Edition ........ . .......
$876.00
............... ..............
............. ............... ...
1
... ............. 111-1-1 ..............
- ............. _ ........... - ....................................
1 Systems Manacement Server Enterprise Edition ................
..... .. . . ........ ...........
t i6�. 00
4 .................. ..................... ..... ...............
1
4.00
i6
.................. .......
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1
................. I ........... ...........
............
SA Server - Std. Edition - 1 processor ............ ...........
1 $213.00
........ ............ .......... il
$213,00
......... I .......... ............
. . ...............
... ........... ..........
.. ..... .....
Server
i4.00
. ..... ........... $94.00
1
............. ....
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..........
$26.00
$26.00
Operations Mgr - Std O Mgmt License
City
Additional Products - License 8 Software Assurance
Windows Server - Std Edition - L&SA ............ ............. .......... .......
Annual Unit
$275.00
........... ...............
Extended Annual Price
$1,100.00
.. ........... . ...... . . ......... ............... ...........
4
...................... ...
...... .................
.............
Server L&SA
$1,693.00
. . ........ .-I ..............
. . ... . ........................
...... .........
harePoint - ...... .............................
.............. . .......... .......... ... ....... . ........ .......... . .......................... ....
SharePoint Enterprise Client Acccess LJ[cense_(qPviCP)
.............. .............. .... ... .. .....................
t $29 .00
................ .......
i $60.00
. . ........
.............................. . .....
$1,620.00
27
Operations Mgr - Std O Mgmt License
Total Annual Price - Additional Products
$7,691.00
ce - EA Desktop + Additional Products
Annual Price
4�
'R, 4W,
Total 3 Year EA Price
.4,
Annual Desktop True-Up Prices
office Pr*411us. CORE CAL, Year I - $716 ; Year 2 - $595 ; Year 3 - $476
SOL CAJ, Windows 09 1
I Date Quoted: October 14, 2007
rolt4lmmd
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-066
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND
HILLS, TEXAS:
1.
The City Manager be, and is hereby, authorized to execute the Microsoft
Enterprise Enrollment Agreement with SHI Government Solutions for a 3 year term
agreement to include Microsoft licensing and software upgrades for desktop and server
computers.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 12th day of November, 2007.
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
0
ATTEST:
Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
Oscar Trevino, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
George A. Staples, City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Kyle Spooner, Information Services Director
CITY OF
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: Planning and Development Council Meeting Date: 11 -12 -2007
Presented by: Eric Wilhite Agenda No. C.1
Subject: ZC 2007 -12 Public Hearing and Consideration of a Request from Benjamin
and Ann Loibl to Approve a Zoning Change from "AG" Agricultural to "R -1 -S" Special
Single Family (Located at 8908 Kirk Lane - 1.454 acres) - Ordinance No. 2966
Case Summary: The applicants, Benjamin and Ann Loibl, are requesting approval of
a zoning change to residential (R -1 -S) for a 1.45 acre tract in order to bring the property
into conformance with the existing residential use. By doing so the owners may expand
the existing structure if desired. To do so also requires the property to be platted. A plat
request is running concurrently with this zoning change request.
Comprehensive Plan: The Comprehensive Plan depicts low density residential
development for this area. The proposed zoning is consistent with the Plan.
Thoroughfare Plan: This proposed lot has access on Kirk Lane which is considered
a local street with 60 feet of right of way.
Surrounding Zoning / Comp Plan designation:
North: "AG" agricultural / single family
East: "AG" agricultural / single family
South: "R -1" single - family
West: "AG" agricultural / single - family
Plat Status: A final plat of Lot 1, Blk. 1 is being requested concurrently with this
zoning request.
Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation: Approved Zoning Change
request by a vote of 5 -0.
Staff Recommendation: To uphold Planning and Zoning Commission and approve
zoning request ZC 2007 -12.
Review Schedule:
Application: 8/29/07 Final Hearing: 11/12/07 Total Review Time: 11 weeks
LOCATION MAP
PUBLIC WORKS MEMO
NCH
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
MEMO
TO: Chad VanSteenberg, Assistant Planner
FROM: Glenn Smith, Engineer Associate
SUBJECT: Loibl Addition; Block 1; Lot 1
ZC 2007-12
DATE: September 18, 2007
Public Works has reviewed the Zoning Case submitted to this office on September 5,
2007. All Public Works' requirements have been met.
cc: Gregory Van Nieuwenhuize, P.E., Public Works Assistant nirpr.tnr
PROPERTY OWNER NOTIFICATION
: le
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
. ........... PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL
Case #: ZC 2007-12
Applicant: Benjamin M. and Ann M. Loibl
Location: 8908 Kirk Lane (1.454 acres)
You are receiving this notice because you are a property owner of record within 200
feet of the property shown on the attached map.
Purpose of Public Hearing:
A public hearing is being held to consider a request from Benjamin & Ann Loibl to rezone
1.454 acres of land from "AG" Agricultural to "R-1-S" Special Single Family, located on 8908
Kirk Lane.
Public Hearing Schedule:
Public Hearing Dates: PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2007
If recommended for approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission, this zoning
request will be heard by the City Council on:
CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2007
Both Meetings Time: 7:00 P.M.
Both Meetings Location: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7301 N. E. LOOP 820
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
If you have any questions or wish to submit a petition or letter concerning the above
request, please contact:
Planning Department
City of North Richland Hills
7301 Northeast Loop 820
North Richland Hills, Texas 76180
Phone (817) 427-6300
Fax (817) 427-6303
PROPERTY OWNER NOTIFICATION LIST
Michael & Stephen Morro,",
11789 Buckley Court
Woodbridge VA 22192
Benjamin & Ann Loibl
8908 Kirk Lane
Fort Worth TX 76180
Comis Development Corp.
7420 Comis Drive
North Richland hills, TX 76180
Barry & Sue Allen Sullivan
8915 Rumfield Road
Fort Worth TX 76180
Pao & May Vang Ly
8805 Rumfield Road
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
Cristi & Ricardo Figueroa
8800 Kirk Lane
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
,John & Nlona Levingston
8924 Kirk Lane
Fort Worth TX 76180
Karl R. Burge
1600 Village Drive Apt. 517
Euless, TX 76039
.James & Edwina Rigsby
8929 Rumfield Road
North Richland Hills TX 76180
Ber-o-vn Caswell
8900 Kirk Lane
Fort Worth TX 76180
Linda Tobias
8800 Rumfield Road
North Richland Hills TX 76180
Herbert & Debra Taylor
8916 Kirk Lane
Fort Worth TX 76180
Michael & Tracy Broussard
8937 Rumfield Road
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
EXCERPT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 18, 2007
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES
ZC 2007 -12
Public Hearing and Consideration of a Request from Benjamin & Ann Loibl to Approve a
Zoning Change from "AG" Agricultural to "R -1 -S" Special Single Family (Located
at 8908 Kirk Lane — 1.454 acres).
Chairman Shiflet opened the Public Hearing at 7:06.
Jason Rawlings, 7601 Greenleaf Ct, NRH came forward representing the applicant who
is requesting to rezone the property from AG to R -1 S in order to build a detached
garage on their property. This is required to meet recent ordinance changes.
Chairman Shiflet asked if there was already an existing home on the property.
Mr. Rawlings answered yes, there was and the proposed garage would be over 500 sq
ft. which will not meet the AG requirements unless an SUP was pursued, therefore the
property would need to be rezoned.
Eric Wilhite stated this request fits the comprehensive land use plan and the projected
land uses. He said there are some properties of R -1 that have been rezoned
predominately to the north and east. Due to the ordinance change in relation to
accessory buildings over 500 sq ft or above in AG, they would be required to request a
Special Use Permit. It is to their benefit to rezone R -1S and staff recommends approval
of this request.
The Public Hearing closed at 7:08 since no others came forward to speak for or against.
APPROVED
Kelly Gent motioned to approve ZC2007 -12, seconded by Steven Cooper. The
motion was carried unanimously (5 -0).
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ORDINANCE NO. 2966
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS,
REZONING A 1.454 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED AT 8908 KIRK LANE,
FROM "AG" AGRICULTURAL TO "R1 S" SPECIAL SINGLE FAMILY (ZC
2007 -12); ESTABLISHING A PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, notice of a hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission was sent
to real property owners within 200 feet of the property herein described at
least 10 days before such hearing; and,
WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing before the City Council was published in a
newspaper of general circulation in the City at least 15 days before such
hearing; and,
WHEREAS, public hearings to zone the property herein described were held before
both the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council, and the
Planning and Zoning Commission has heretofore made a
recommendation concerning the zone change; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that the zone change herein effectuated
furthers the purpose of zoning as set forth in the Comprehensive Zoning
Ordinance and is in the best interest of the citizens of the City of North
Richland Hills; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND
HILLS, TEXAS:
Section 1: THAT the Comprehensive Plan, the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance
and the zoning map of the City of North Richland Hills is hereby amended
by rezoning a 1.454 -acre parcel of land described in Exhibit "A" hereto,
from AG Agricultural to R1 S Special Single Family zoning.
Section 2: Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance as amended hereby shall be deemed
guilty of a misdemeanor and upon final conviction thereof fined in an
amount not to exceed Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00). Each day any
such violation shall be allowed to continue shall constitute a separate
violation and punishable hereunder.
Section 3: The City Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to cause the
publication of the descriptive caption and penalty clause of this ordinance
as an alternative method of publication provided by law.
Section 4: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately after passage.
AND IT IS SO ORDAINED.
PASSED AND APPROVED on this 12th day of November, 2007.
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
0
ATTEST:
Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
Oscar Trevino, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
George A. Staples, City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
John Pitstick, Planning & Development Director
EXHIBIT
A
FIELD NOTE DESCRIPTION
ALL that certain tract or parcel of land situated in the STEPHEN RICHARDSON SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 1266,
situated in the City of North Richland Hills, Tarrant County, Texas and being that same tract described to Benjamin A Loibl
and spouse, Ann M. Loibl as recorded in Volume 15640, page 72, Deed Records, Tarrant County, Texas and also being more
particularly described by metes and bounds as follows:
BEGINNING at a 5/8" steel rod found in concrete at the northeast comer of said Loibl tract and being in the south
right -of -way line of Kirk Lane (a variable width right-of-way);
THENCE South 00 degrees 33 minutes 13 seconds West (NAD83 Grid Bearing Source) with the east boundary line of said
Loibl tract, 316.86 feet to a 1/2 inch steel rod found at the southeast comer of said Loible tract and being the northeast comer
of Lot 2, Block 1, Reaves Addition to the City of North Richland Hills, Tarrant County, Texas as recorded in Cabinet A, Slide
11393, Plat Records, Tarrant County, Texas;
THENCE North 89 degrees 07 minutes 01 seconds West with the south boundary line of said Loibl tract, 199.80 feet to a 1/2
inch steel rod found at the southwest comer of said Loibl tract;
THENCE North 00 degrees 30 minutes 46 seconds East with the west boundary line of said Loibl tract, 316.75 feet to a 1/2
inch capped steel rod stamped "MOAK SURV INC" found at the northwest comer said LoibI tract and being in the said south
fight-of-way line of Kirk Lane;
THENCE South 89 degrees 08 minutes 59 seconds East with the north boundary line of said Loibl tract and said right-of-way
line, 200.02 feet to the PLACE OF BEGINNING and containing 1.454 acres of land, more or less;
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: Planning and Development Council Meeting Date: 11 -12 -2007
Presented by: Eric Wilhite Agenda No. C.2
Subject: FP 2007 -15 Consideration of a Request from Benjamin and Ann Loibl to
Approve a Final Plat of Lot 1, Block 1, Loibl Addition (Located at 8908 Kirk Lane - 1.454
acres) (This is not a Public Hearing but is related to Item C.1)
Case Summary: The applicants, Benjamin and Ann Loibl, are requesting approval of
a final plat for a 1.45 acre tract in order to bring the property into conformance with the
existing residential use. By doing so the owners may expand the existing structure as
they desire. Mr. & Ms. Loibl will be adding an accessory building (garage) to the
property. Under current zoning regulations for the square footage of the garage, a
Special Use Permit would be required. The Loibl's decided to bring the property into
conformance with zoning and platting in order to expand again in the future without
requiring any zoning change process. A zoning change request is running concurrently
with this final plat request.
Current Zoning: "AG" agricultural/ requesting concurrently with plat "R -1 -S" special
single family
Thoroughfare Plan: This proposed lot has access on Kirk Lane which is considered
a local street with 60 feet of right of way.
Comprehensive Plan: The Comprehensive Plan depicts low density residential for
this area. This plat is consistent with the plan.
Staff Review / Rough Proportionality Determination: The Development Review
Committee has reviewed the plat and has determined that it complies with both the
Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances. Because the property is already being used as
residential, and no improvements or additions are currently proposed to the main
residence, there is no increase of demand on the City's street and utility systems.
There is therefore no requirement to construct additional paving, water, sanitary sewer,
or drainage facilities to serve this lot.
Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation: 6 -0 vote for approval of final
plat request FP 2007 -15.
Staff Recommendation: To uphold Planning and Zoning Commission and approve
final plat FP2007 -15
Review Schedule:
Application: 9/12/07 Final Hearing: 11/12/07 Total Review Time: 10 weeks
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FROM: Gregory Van Nieuwenhuize, P.E., Assistant Public Works Director
RE: FP 2007 -15
Loibl Addition; Block 1, Lot 1
DATE: September 27, 2007
Final Plat
On September 27, 2007, the Public Works Department determined that the Final Plat
for the Loibl Addition; Block 1, Lot 1 (FP 2007 -15) received by this office on September
20, 2007, met the requirements of the Public Works Department in accordance with the
Subdivision Ordinance (Chapter 110 of the City Code).
Rough Proportionality
Because the property is already being used as residential, and no improvements or
additions are currently proposed to the main residence, there is no increase of demand
on the City's street and utility systems. There is therefore no requirement to construct
additional paving, water, sanitary sewer, or drainage facilities to serve this lot.
The above determination of proportionality is made pursuant to Section 212.904, Texas
Local Government Code by the undersigned professional engineer in the employ of the
City of North Richland Hills, licensed by the State of Texas.
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EXCERPT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 18, 2007
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
FP 2007 -15
Consideration of a Request from Benjamin & Ann Loibl, to Approve a Final Plat of Lot
1,, Block 1, Loibl Addition (Located at 8908 Kirk Lane - 1.454 acres).
Eric Wilhite stated there is some right of way dedication on Kirk Lane. In addition, most
of the area has been improved and no significant impact is causing expansion.
There was a determination by the City Engineer and there is no rough proportionality to
be considered on this case.
APPROVED
Mark Haynes motioned to approve FP 2007 -15, seconded by Don Bowen. The
motion was carried unanimously (5 -0).
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: Planning and Development Council Meeting Date: 11 -12 -2007
Presented by: Eric Wilhite Agenda No. C.3
Subject: GN 2007 -100 Public Hearing and Consideration of Amending the Zoning
Ordinance by revising Section 118 -631 Permitted Land Use Tables and Section 118-
632 Town center permitted uses; to require a Special Use Permit for all Duplex, Triplex,
Fourplex, Townhome and Multi- family Dwelling units in the City - Ordinance No. 2963
Background /Purpose: As cities approach build out it is increasingly important to
evaluate new land uses with a more critical eye. This is not to say that it is the intent to
reduce or eliminate certain land uses, but to ensure that they are best suited for the
existing neighborhood area within which they will be located. The application of a
Specific Use Permit (SUP) allows the city and the developer to work together to best
integrate the developer's need for a financially successful project and for the city's need
to mitigate any negative impacts on surrounding land uses. Due to the vertical scale of
multi - family, townhome, fourplex and triplex projects, primarily the multi -story structure
aspect, it is more likely that such land uses will be out of scale and context with
traditional single family neighborhoods. In addition the massing of several of these
multi -story structures further serves to potentially place them in conflict with adjacent
land uses. The SUP encourages design flexibility between both city staff and the
developer to provide projects that are the very best fit in a specific location while
mitigating traffic, visual and other negative impacts.
Summary: Staff is suggesting amending Chapter 118 — Zoning, of the City of North
Richland Hills Code of Ordinances Permitted Land Use tables. The first table to be
amended addresses those land uses in all residential and nonresidential zoning districts
within the city other than "TC" Town Center zone (Home Town). The second, the "TC"
zoning district, has a permitted land use table for it specifically and identifies the various
subzones identified on the Regulating Plan much like the standard zoning map does for
the rest of the City. For the most part the land uses identified in the land use tables are
very similar.
The current permitted land use tables designate all land uses to be permitted by right
(P), allowed under a special use permit (S) or not allowed at all (blank). This change
will add "S" to the permitted use tables under the sections of residential delineated
above in the general zoning districts of the city, and those subzones in Town Center
subzones identified on the regulating plan. Requiring a special use permit provides
further a mechanism to further scrutinize allowing those land uses in areas where
special conditions may need to be considered to reduce adverse effects on adjacent or
surrounding properties. A development specific site plan shall accompany every
application and include all the contents established for site plans and will be made part
of the ordinance.
Attached are the sections of the Permitted Land Use tables with proposed amendments.
Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation: Recommended approval by a
vote of 6 -0.
Recommendation: To uphold the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve
Ordinance No. 2963
ORDINANCE NO. 2963
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 118 -631 AND 118 -632 OF THE
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS ZONING ORDINANCE AND REQUIRING A
SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR ALL DUPLEX, TRIPLEX, FOURPLEX,
TOWNHOME AND MULTIFAMILY DWELLING UNITS IN THE CITY;
ESTABLISHING A PENALTY, AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND PROVIDING
FOR PUBLICATION.
WHEREAS, the City Council has received the recommendations of the Planning and
Zoning Commission concerning the matters herein dealt with, which
recommendations were made after the holding of a public hearing before
said Commission on such matters; and
WHEREAS, notice has been published of the time and place of a public hearing held
before the City Council concerning the changes herein made, which public
hearing has been duly held; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the amendment to the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance herein made is in the best interest of
the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of the City of North
Richland Hills; NOW, THEREFORE„
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND
HILLS, TEXAS.
Section 1: THAT the Sections 118 -631 and 118 -632 of the North Richland Hills Code
of Ordinances are hereby amended by amending the tables therein
contained under "A. Residential uses" by changing the "P" designation for
duplex, triplex, fourplex, townhome and multifamily dwelling units to an "S"
designation and requiring a special use permit for all duplex, triplex,
fourplex, townhome and multifamily dwelling units in the city.
Section 2: Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this ordinance
shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon final conviction thereof
fined in an amount not to exceed Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00).
Each day any such violation shall be allowed to continue shall constitute a
separate violation and punishable hereunder.
Section 3: The City Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to cause the
publication of the descriptive caption and penalty clauses of this ordinance
as an alternative method of publication provided by law.
Section 4: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately upon passage.
AND IT IS SO ORDAINED.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 12th day of November, 2007.
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
In
ATTEST:
Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
Oscar Trevino, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
George A. Staples, City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
John Pitstick, Planning & Development Director
Sec. 118 -631. Table of permitted uses.
The following table presents the zoning district classifications and the permitted uses within those classifications. Uses are
listed in accordance with permitted uses (P), used permitted by a special use permit (S), and prohibited uses (blank).
Note: Procedures and conditions requiring a special use permit are contained in section 118 -201 et seq.
Table of Permitted Uses
TABLE INSET:
RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICTS
R8
Table of
R1 S
Special
R1 Single
R2 Single
R3 Single
R4D
R6T
Zero
Lot
MI-11
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Multi -
Permitted
Single
Family
Family
Family
Duplex
Townhome
Line
Manufactured
Family
Uses
Family
Residential
Residential
Residential
Residential
Residential
SF
Home
Residential
Res.
Res.
Single Family
Detached
P
P
P
P
P
Dwelling Unit
Duplex
Dwelling Unit
P
Triplex or
Fourplex
P—S
P—S
Dwelling Unit
HUD Code
Manufactured
P
Home
Multi - Family
Dwelling Unit
P_ S
Boarding or
Rooming
S
S
House
Townhome
P_ S
P_ S
Private Street
Residential
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
Subdivision
Zero Lot Line
SF Dwelling
P
Unit
Personal
Care Home
and
Community
S
S
S
S
S
Home For
Disabled
Persons
Assisted
Living
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
Center
S ec. 118- 632. To wn ce rt er per ni tted us es .
(a) Table of permitted uses. The following table presents the district subzoning classifications and the permitted uses
within those classifications. Uses are listed in accordance with permitted uses (P), uses permitted by a special use permit
(S), ancillary uses (A) and prohibited uses (blank).
(b) Special land use regulations. Special land use regulations for this district must comply with those requirements
established in section 18 -633 unless otherwise provided for in section 118 -471, Exhibit B, "North Richland Hills Town
Center Development Standards ", section 118 -470, "Town Center Parking Standards ", or city approved, properly filed,
conditions, covenants, and restrictions for property zoned to the TC district.
Town Center Table of Permitted Uses
TABLE INSET:
Town Center Districts
Table of Permitted Uses
Edge
General
Center
Core
Subzone
Subzone
Subzone
Subzone
A. RESIDENTIAL USES
Single - Family Detached
P
P
P
P
Dwelling Unit
Duplex Dwelling Unit
P_ S
P2 S
Triplex or Fourplex
.R S
P2 S
Dwelling Unit
Multifamily Dwelling Unit
_12 S
P2 S
Boardinghouse or
P
P
P
Roominghouse
Townhome
42- S
P_ S
P_ S
Ranch and Farm Dwelling
necessary to agricul. use
Zero Lot Line SF Dwelling
Unit
P
P
P
Personal Care Home (16)
S
S
S
S
Assisted Living Center
S
S
Senior Independent Living
Apartments
S
S
EXCERPT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 1, 2007
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
TR 2007 -03
Public Hearing and Consideration of Amending the North Richland Hills Zoning
Ordinance to require a Special Use Permit (SUP) for duplex, triplex or fourplex,
multifamily and townhome dwelling uses.
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:03 p.m.
Eric Wilhite stated that staff is bringing forward a request for revision to Chapter 118 of
the Zoning Ordinance regarding Permitted Land Use Tables. The current permitted
land use tables designate all land uses to be permitted by right (P), allowed under a
special use permit (S) or not allowed at all (blank). He stated this change will add "S" to
the permitted use table under the sections for duplex, triplex or fourplex, multifamily and
townhome dwelling uses. By requiring a special use permit it is intended to provide
flexibility by allowing certain types of uses in areas where special conditions may need
to be considered to reduce adverse effects on adjacent or surrounding properties. In
addition, there is a Special Use Permit provision in the zoning ordinance that staff, P &Z,
and City Council review to further mitigate any necessary district development type
standards for surrounding land uses when those types of developments are presented.
A development specific site plan shall accompany every application and include all the
contents established for site plans and will be made part of the ordinance. Staff has
reviewed this zoning change and recommends this request.
Chairman Shifllet asked if there was anyone wishing to speak for or against this
request. Being none he closed the public hearing at 7:04 p.m.
APPROVED
Steven Cooper motioned to approve TR 2007 -03, seconded by Mike Benton. The
motion carried unanimously (6 -0).
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: Planning and Development Council Meeting Date: 11 -12 -2007
Presented by: John Pitstick Agenda No. CA
Subject: GN 2007 -098 Public Hearing and Consideration of Amending the Zoning
Ordinance by requiring a Special Use Permit for gas well drilling and production in non-
residential zoning districts - Ordinance No. 2964
Background: In November, 2005 the City Council adopted Ordinance 2861 which
authorized the drilling and production of gas wells in all zoning districts within the City of
North Richland Hills. At the same meeting Ordinance 2862 was adopted creating
extensive regulations and setbacks for gas drilling under a new chapter 104 of the Code
of Ordinances. A Gas Appeals Board was also formed to hear appeals and an initial
gas well was drilled in 2006 near Hightower and Rufe Snow.
Since the original ordinance adoption in 2005 several technology changes have taken
place relative to drilling in the Barnett Shale formation and several work sessions were
held before a new gas drilling Ordinance 2945 was adopted on July 23, 2007 which
included changes to safety and quality standards and a new section on regulations
regarding gas pipelines.
City Council recently made a new change to the gas drilling regulations in Ordinance
2953 adopted on September 24, 2007. This change established a 1,500 feet setback
for gas drilling from all freeways and principal arterials. There was a concern about
prime developable property adjacent to major roadways and the protection of
transportation routes through the city. This change requires gas wells to be placed
further back from major roadways and encourages the efficient development of property
without encumbering prime properties with long term gas well sites. This change also
affects the potential blockage of primary arterials caused by unforeseen emergencies
involving gas well drilling or production. The proposed setback of gas wells at least
1,500 feet from freeways and principal arterials can be reduced to a minimum of 300
feet with an appeal and approval of the Gas Board of Appeals.
To further refine and have the ability to review gas well sites, staff is recommending that
the City consider requiring a (SUP) special use permit for gas drilling on nonresidential
sites within the city. With this change a separate ordinance amending Ordinance 2953
would eliminate the automatic 1,500 feet setback from freeways and principal arterials
and allow the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council to review non residential
gas well sites within our community and help assure the viability and potential
development of prime properties as well as protection of transportation routes within
North Richland Hills.
Planning & Zoning Commission Recommendation: A public hearing was held by the
Planning & Zoning Commission on October 18, 2007 and the Commission
recommended by a vote of 5 -0 to recommend approval of an ordinance revision to the
Zoning Ordinance Permitted Land Use Tables requiring a (SUP) special use permit prior
to the drilling and production of gas wells located in nonresidential zoning districts.
Staff Recommendation: Approval of Ordinance 2964.
ORDINANCE NO. 2964
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 118 OF THE NORTH RICHLAND
HILLS CODE OF ORDINANCES, SUCH CHAPTER BEING THE
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, AND AUTHORIZING GAS DRILLING AND
PRODUCTION IN THE AGRICULTURAL, RESIDENTIAL, AND
HOMETOWN EDGE ZONING DISTRICTS; REQUIRING SPECIAL USE
PERMITS AS A CONDITION OF GAS DRILLING AND PRODUCTION IN
ALL OTHER DISTRICTS; PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council has received the recommendations of the Planning and
Zoning Commission concerning the matters herein dealt with, which
recommendations were made after the holding of a public hearing before
said Commission on such matters; and
WHEREAS, notice has been published of the time and place of a public hearing held
before the City Council concerning the changes herein made, which public
hearing has been duly held; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the amendment to the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance herein made is in the best interest of
the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of the City of North
Richland Hills; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND
HILLS, TEXAS:
Section 1: THAT Section 118 -28 of the North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances, is
hereby amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 118 -28 Oil and Gas Drilling and Production
Notwithstanding anything else to the contrary in this ordinance, gas drilling
and production shall be permitted in the Agricultural, Residential, and
Hometown Edge zoning districts subject only to the requirements of
Chapter 104 of the North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances. Such drilling
and production shall be allowed in all other zoning districts only if a special
use permit (SUP) for such use has been granted.
Section 2: THAT Sections 118 -631 and 118 -632 of the North Richland Hills Code of
Ordinances are hereby amended by amending the Table of Permitted
Uses for the classification B. "UTILITY, ACCESSORY AND INCIDENTAL
USES to read as shown on Exhibit A hereto.
Section 3: Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of the
comprehensive zoning ordinance as amended by this ordinance shall be
deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon final conviction thereof fined in
an amount not to exceed Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00). Each day
any such violation shall be allowed to continue shall constitute a separate
violation and punishable hereunder.
Section 4: It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the
sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses and phrases of this ordinance
are severable and, if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section
of this ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional or otherwise invalid by
the final judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such
invalidity shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses,
sentences, paragraphs and sections of this ordinance, since the same
would have been enacted by the city council without the incorporation in
this ordinance of any such invalid phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or
section.
Section 5: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately upon passage.
AND IT IS SO ORDAINED.
PASSED AND APPROVED on this 12th day of November, 2007.
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
ATTEST:
Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
Oscar Trevino, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
George A. Staples, City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
John Pitstick, Planning & Development Director
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(a) Table of permitted uses. The following table presents the district sub - zoning classifications and the permitted uses
within those classifications. Uses are listed in accordance with permitted uses (P), uses permitted by a special use permit
(S), ancillary uses (A) and prohibited uses (blank).
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established in section 18 -633 unless otherwise provided for in section 118 -471, Exhibit B, "North Richland Hills Town
Center Development Standards ", section 118 -470, "Town Center Parking Standards ", or city approved, properly filed,
conditions, covenants, and restrictions for property zoned to the TC district.
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CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: Planning and Development Council Meeting Date: 11 -12 -2007
Presented by: John Pitstick Agenda No. C.5
Subject: GN 2007 -099 Consider appealing Chapter 104 Gas Drilling and Production
establishing new setbacks from streets and rights of way - Ordinance No. 2965 (This is
not a Public Hearing but is related to Item CA)
Background: In November, 2005 the City Council adopted Ordinance 2861 which
authorized the drilling and production of gas wells in all zoning districts within the City of
North Richland Hills. At the same meeting Ordinance 2862 was adopted creating
extensive regulations and setbacks for gas drilling under a new chapter 104 of the Code
of Ordinances. A Gas Appeals Board was also formed to hear appeals and an initial
gas well was drilled in 2006 near Hightower and Rufe Snow.
Since the original ordinance adoption in 2005 several technology changes have taken
place in the Barnett Shale formation and several work sessions were held before a new
gas drilling Ordinance 2945 was adopted on July 23, 2007 which included changes to
safety and quality standards and a new section on regulations regarding gas pipelines.
City Council then recently made a new change to the gas drilling regulations in
Ordinance 2953 adopted on September 24, 2007. This change established a 1,500 feet
setback for gas drilling from all freeways and principal arterials. There was a concern
about prime developable property adjacent to these major roadways and the protection
of transportation routes through the city. This change required gas wells to be placed
further back from major roadways and encourages the efficient development of property
without encumbering prime properties with long term gas well sites. The change also
affected the potential blockage of primary arterials caused by unforeseen emergencies
involving gas well drilling or production. The current ordinance provides that the
setback of gas wells are to be at least 1,500 feet from freeways and principal arterials,
but that can be reduced to a minimum of 150 feet with an appeal and approval of the
Gas Board of Appeals.
To further refine and have the ability to review gas well sites, staff is recommending a
separate zoning ordinance change requiring a (SUP) special use permit for gas drilling
on nonresidential sites within the city. With this change we are recommending a
change to Chapter 104 in the Gas Drilling & Production Ordinance that would change
the current 1,500 feet setback from freeways and principal arterials and provide a
minimum setback of 150 feet from all rights -of -way. These changes will allow the
Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council to review non - residential gas well sites
on a one -on -one basis within our community and help assure the viability and potential
effective development of prime properties as well as protection of transportation routes
within North Richland Hills.
Recommendation: Approval of Ordinance No. 2965.
ORDINANCE NO. 2965
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 104 -6 OF THE CITY OF NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS CODE OF ORDINANCES, REGULATING THE
DRILLING AND PRODUCTION OF GAS WELLS WITHIN THE CITY;
REMOVING DISTANCE RESTRICTIONS FROM FREEWAYS AND
ARTERIAL ROADWAYS; 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 of North Richland Hills has enacted zoning restrictions requiring
Specific Use Permits as a condition to drilling for minerals in the City
which restrictions the City Council finds will be adequate for that the
protection of arterial roadways from blockage caused by unforeseen
emergencies involving gas drilling and /or gas production necessitates
amendment of its existing regulations in order to protect the health, safety,
and general welfare of the public; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS:
Section 1: THAT Section 104- 6(i)(1)c of the City of North Richland Hills Code of
Ordinances is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Section 104 -6. Gas Well Permit Requirements
(i) Well setbacks for gas well permits.
(1) It shall be unlawful to drill, re- drill, deepen, re- enter, activate or
convert any well, the center of which, at the surface of the ground,
is located:
C. Within one hundred fifty feet (150') of any public street, road,
highway, or right -of -way line.
Section 2: Penalty
(a) It shall be unlawful and an offense for any person to do the following:
(1) Engage in any activity not permitted by the terms of a gas well
permit issued under Chapter 104 of the North Richland Hills Code
of Ordinances.
(2) Fail to comply with any condition set forth in a gas well permit
issued under Chapter 104 of the North Richland Hills Code of
Ordinances; or
(3) Violate any provision or requirement set forth under Chapter 104 of
the North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances.
(b) Any violation of this ordinance shall be punished by a fine of not more than
five hundred dollars ($500.00) per violation per day, subject to applicable
state law. Each day that a violation exists shall constitute a separate
offense.
(c) Any violation of this ordinance 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 ($2,000) per
violation per day, subject to applicable state law. Each day that a violation
exists shall constitute a separate offense.
(d) The penalty provided 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
Government Code. The City may institute any appropriate action or
proceeding in a court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin the violation of
this chapter. The power of injunction may be exercised in enforcing this
chapter whether or not there has been a criminal complaint filed."
Section 3: Severability Clause
It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the
phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs and sections of this ordinance
are severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section
of this ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional by the valid judgment
or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality
shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences,
paragraphs and sections of this ordinance, since the same would have
been enacted by the City Council without the incorporation of this
ordinance of any such unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence,
paragraph or section.
Section 4: Repealer and Savings Clause
Any provision of any prior ordinance of the City whether codified or un-
codified, which are in conflict with any provision of the Ordinance, are
hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict, but all other provisions of the
ordinances of the City whether codified or un- codified, which are not in
conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance, shall remain in full force and
effect.
Section 5: Publication Clause
The City Secretary is authorized and directed to cause publication of the
descriptive caption and penalty clause of this ordinance as an alternative
method authorized by law.
Section 6: Effective Date
This Ordinance shall become effective immediately.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of North
Richland Hills, Texas, on this the 12th day of November, 2007.
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
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ATTEST:
Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
Oscar Trevino, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
George A. Staples, City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
John Pitstick, Planning & Development Director
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: Planning and Development Council Meeting Date: 11 -12 -2007
Presented by: John Pitstick Agenda No. C.6
Subject: GN 2007 -101 Public Hearing and Consideration of approval of 2007
Comprehensive Plan - Ordinance No. 2961
The Comprehensive Land Use Plan and companion document Thoroughfare Plan are
important planning documents that serve as an overall city guide for future development
related decisions. The Comprehensive Plan is intended as a 5 to 7 year guideline
indicating future desires for thoroughfare and land uses, but does not directly affect
existing zoning. The Comprehensive Plan was previously updated in 2001 and in 1992.
The major contributing factors for the current 2007 Comprehensive Plan update include
the need to provide updated land use and thoroughfare changes to the Council of
Governments for planning of the widening of Loop 820 -and to provide land use potential
as part of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the SW to NE Corridor Study
which is underway to identify the potential for commuter rail service along the Cotton
Belt Rail Line.
North Richland Hills' Iron Horse and Smithfield stations are currently identified on the
Regional Rail Plan. We need to continually provide planning to support mixed use
transit oriented development to regional agencies and push to receive sales tax funding
if North Richland Hills hopes to have commuter rail in the future. At this time a
commuter rail could be up and running on the Cotton Belt as early as 2012.
As part of the Comprehensive Plan Update staff has included four specific maps —
Comprehensive Land Use Map, Thoroughfare Map, Strategic Planning Area map and
the Transit Concept Map. These maps have been reviewed by City Staff and the
Planning & Zoning Commission over the past couple of months. Numerous meetings
have also been held with the Development Review Committee, the Council of
Governments, TXDOT and the Fort Worth Transportation Authority.
Public notices have been published for public hearings before the Planning & Zoning
Commission on October 18, 2007 and before the City Council on November 12, 2007.
The entire Comprehensive Plan maps and written document have also been displayed
in the City Hall foyer and Planning Department as well as the city's website for public
review. A worksession with City Council was held on November 5 to further gather
comment and input from Council prior to hearings and decisions.
The major changes to the Comprehensive Plan include 1) updating the maps; 2)
introducing new mixed use land use districts; and 3) incorporating previous study
recommendations from the Loop 820 Corridor Study, Boulevard 26 Corridor Study and
Smithfield Conservation District study.
The 2007 Comprehensive Plan Update was completed in -house with assistance from
the Development Review Committee, Public Works and the Planning and Information
Services departments.
A major part of the Future Land Use Plan includes two new land uses - Mixed Use One
and Mixed Use Two. Mixed Use One includes the core area within walking distance
around future rail stations which will allow a more intense relationship to the rail line and
higher densities while Mixed Use Two is a transitional area with compatibility to the core
development area and linkages to the broader community. Special design standards
will be required in both mixed use districts with streetscape and form based building
plans that address the relationship between buildings and the public realm, form and
mass of buildings and the scale and type of streets and blocks that foster pedestrian
activity and a "sense of place."
There are several minor revisions to the Thoroughfare Plan as a result of map updates
and proposed revisions to particular roadway designations.
Upon approval of the 2007 Comprehensive Plan, staff will submit this plan to the
Council of Governments, the Fort Worth Transportation Authority and the Texas
Department of Transportation as evidence to support planning and funding efforts for
the Cotton Belt Rail line and Loop 820 improvements. Staff will also begin the process
of hiring outside consultants to develop new zoning districts for Mixed Use development
around the future rail stations.
Planning & Zoning Recommendation: The Planning & Zoning Commission has given
unanimous approval of the 2007 Comprehensive Plan Update at the October 18, 2007
meeting.
Recommendation: Approval of Ordinance No. 2961 creating the 2007 Comprehensive
Plan Update.
ORDINANCE NO. 2961
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.
WHEREAS, Article XIV, Section 3 of the Charter of North Richland Hills provides for
the preparation of a Master Plan to guide development in the City; and
WHEREAS, Section 211.004 of the Texas Local Government Code requires
municipalities to adopt zoning regulations which are in accordance with a
Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 213, Texas Local Government code provides procedures for
adopting and amending such plans, including the holding of public
hearings;
WHEREAS, public hearings have been held by both the Planning and Zoning
Commission and the City Council as required by Charter and state law;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of North Richland Hills
has forwarded a recommendation to the City Council for adoption of a
Comprehensive Land Use Master Plan. NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND
HILLS, TEXAS.
Section 1: THAT the Comprehensive Plan codified as Part III of the North Richland
Hills Code of Ordinances is hereby amended to read as set forth in Exhibit
A hereto.
Section 2: Severability Clause.
THAT it is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the
sections, paragraphs, sentences, and phrases of this ordinance are
severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of
this ordinance shall be declared invalid or unconstitutional by the valid
judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity
or unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases,
clauses, sentences, paragraphs or sections of this ordinance, since the
same would have been enacted by the City Council without incorporation
in this ordinance of any such invalid or unconstitutional phrase, clause,
sentence, paragraph or section.
Section 3: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately upon passage.
AND IT IS SO ORDAINED.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 12th day of November, 2007.
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
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ATTEST:
Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
Oscar Trevino, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
George A. Staples, City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
John Pitstick, Planning & Development Director
2007 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE
CITY COUNCIL
Oscar Trevino PE, Mayor Tim Barth, PhD
Suzy Compton, Mayor Pro Tern David Whitson
John Lewis Scott Turnage
Ken Sapp Tim Welch, PE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Randy Shiflet- Chairman Steven Cooper
Bill Schopper- Vice Chairman Mark Haynes
Don Bowen- Secretary Kelly Gent
Mike Benton Dianna Madar
STAFF
Larry J. Cunningham, City Manager
Ogden "Bo" Bass AICP, Assistant City Manager
John Pitstick, Planning & Development Director
Eric Wilhite, Chief Planner
Chad Vansteenberg, Assistant Planner
Tina Hansen, GIS Analyst
Prepared by:
The Planning & Zoning Commission, Development Review Committee, Planning
Staff, Public Works Staff and Information Services Staff of North Richland Hills
November 2007
2007 Comprehensive Plan Update
I. PURPOSE
The primary purposes of North Richland Hills' Comprehensive Plan update are: to guide
future development in a manner consistent with the city's objectives, and to determine
potential land uses for the City of North Richland Hills. It should be noted that the
updated future land use plan does not directly affect existing zoning on any property
within the city, but could affect how future zoning requests will be considered based on
the updated comprehensive plan. In addition, the future land use plan is intended to be
a short term (five -year to seven -year) guideline to help the planning and zoning
commission and city council consider various development - related decisions in the
future; it is also intended to provide a framework for areas that are in need of special
strategic initiatives. The City of North Richland Hills completed its most recent
comprehensive land use plan update in 2001 which was prepared by the planning and
zoning commission of North Richland Hills, with assistance by Dunkin, Sefko, &
Associates.
Major Contributing Factors
Three major factors have contributed to the need for the 2007 updated elements of the
comprehensive plan: 1)the demand for residential housing and resulting infill
development occurring as a result of the adoption of the RI -PD (Residential Infill
Planned Development) ordinance in 2004, 2)the development of a regional rail plan
indicating two future rail stations within North Richland Hills and 3)plans for significantly
widening and improving the Loop 820 highway and how the Loop 820 Corridor land
uses will transition following massive reconstruction of Loop 820.
Residential Infill Development
The City of North Richland Hills continues to see residential infill development in several
areas throughout the city. The residential infill planned development ordinance has
been used as a tool to allow minimal density increases in single family detached
housing while providing significant increases in design and open space. The residential
infill projects are generally between 5 and 6 units per acre and will be shown on the
comprehensive land use plan as a medium density residential land use.
Commuter rail
Regional planning efforts continue to show two potential rail station sites along the
Cotton Belt rail line within North Richland Hills. At the time of this publication the Fort
Worth Transportation Authority "The T" was in the process of submitting a draft
environmental impact statement for federal transit review to bring commuter rail from
southwest Fort Worth to the north end of DFW Airport by 2012. A major section of the
SW to NE Rail Corridor runs through North Richland Hills including the Iron Horse and
Smithfield rail stations. Land use map changes have been included in the 2007
Comprehensive Land Use Map identifying new mixed use districts to encourage transit
oriented development around future commuter rail stations. Continued planning is
needed to move this effort forward and a legislative push to allow additional sales tax
funding if North Richland Hills hopes to have commuter rail in the future.
Loop 820 improvements
Planning has been underway for several years to widen and improve Loop 820 through
North Richland Hills. Current plans for the "North Tarrant Express" include 6 freeway
lanes and 4 managed lanes with highway construction beginning in 2012 or beyond.
The Texas Department of Transportation is currently undergoing a competitive selection
for developing, financing, constructing and maintaining Loop 820 from 1 -35W to the
Northeast Interchange under a Comprehensive Development Agreement. The City of
North Richland Hills seeks to reinvent this corridor in a manner that meets the demands
of the market head -on following the massive reconstruction of this important gateway
with the community. The Loop 820 Corridor Plan was completed in 2005 to develop a
set of strategies to encourage private investment that is crucial to the redevelopment of
Loop 820. Continued planning and coordination is needed to assure the successful
transition of land use types along the Loop 820 corridor. Please see specific guidelines
and implementation strategies outlined in following sections regarding Loop 820 as a
strategic planning area.
II. THE FUTURE LAND USE PLAN
A critical part of the Comprehensive Plan Update includes map updates to the
Comprehensive Land Use Map, Thoroughfare Map, Strategic Planning Area Map and
the Transit Concept Map. The future land use plan and thoroughfare plan elements are
perhaps the most important comprehensive plan elements, due to the fact that they are
intended to provide overall guidance to areas that are vacant, as well as to areas that
have already developed and need specific enhancement action. It is, therefore,
essential to clearly identify areas of the city wherein the different types of future land
uses are most appropriate and best suited, the amount of land that should be allocated
for each type, and the means by which people are able to access these land uses.
Several existing characteristics of the city have been outlined for the purpose of creating
a context for the updated future land use plan as are areas identified as being strategic
in nature. Specific recommendations regarding the thoroughfare plan are also included.
The land uses that develop in the future, as well as the maintenance and viability of
those that currently exist, will shape the character and feel of North Richland Hills as it
reaches its ultimate capacity.
The future land use plan is graphically depicted with an enclosed map, and the number
of acres and percentage of land allocated for each proposed land use is shown in Table
1. The recommendations made herein regarding future land use are the result of
previous studies, workshops, meetings and public hearings before the city council and
the planning and zoning commission. Several key elements have been used to
determine the land use configuration recommended within this future land use plan,
including compatibility with existing land uses, compatibility with proposed land uses,
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TABLE 1
Future Land Use
City of North Richland Hills, Texas
TABLE INSET:
Land Use Category
Acres
Percent of Total Land
Residential Use
5,283.8
45.2 percent
Low density
41706.9
40.3 percent
Medium density
194.1
1.7 percent
High density
351.7
3.0 percent
Manufactured home
31.1
0.3 percent
Parks /open space (1)
11241.7
10.6 percent
Public /semipublic
565.6
4.8 percent
Office
170.8
1.5 percent
Neighborhood service
179.6
1.5 percent
Retail
908.0
7.8 percent
Town center
237.9
2.0 percent
Mixed Use One
193.1
1.7 percent
Mixed Use Two
463.1
4.0 percent
Commercial
267.0
2.3 percent
Industrial
23.3
0.2 percent
Right -of -way, Easements, Railroads (2)
21152.1
18.4 percent
Total Acreage Within the City
11,686.0
100.00 percent
(1) Includes approximately 81 acres of golf course, theme park, and Little Bear Creek
Corridor.
(2) Estimated at the same amount as currently exists; this is likely to increase slightly
as development occurs.
Source: City of North Richland Hills Geographic Information Systems
The following discussion outlines the different types of land uses that are recommended
for North Richland Hills' updated future land use plan. It should be noted that there is a
new designation for mixed use land uses added with the 2007 update. The following
discussion is intended to give North Richland Hills more specific guidance as it reaches
its build -out configuration. All of the land uses discussed, especially nonresidential land
uses, should have design standards attached to them to ensure that new development
makes a positive contribution to the character of the city; these standards should be
implemented through the zoning ordinance and adopted policy. The 1992
Comprehensive Land Use Plan utilized four residential and four nonresidential land use
types; the 2001 updated future land use plan utilized four residential and eight
nonresidential land use types. The 2007 updated future land use plan utilizes four
residential, eight nonresidential and two mixed use types.
Residential Land Uses 5,283.8 acres • 45.2 percent of total acreage
Residential land use designates areas used for residential dwelling units and related
accessory buildings. Residential land use is the predominate use within the city
currently, and this is expected to continue. This type of land use can be further
delineated into the following residential categories:
Low Density Residential 4,706 acres * 40.3 percent of total acreage
This use is intended to provide for traditional, low density single - family detached
dwelling units. Of the residential categories, the low density category accounts for a
majority of the residential acres in North Richland Hills at the present time. The future
land use plan proposes that this trend continue, with much of the remaining vacant land
recommended for this use.
Medium Density Residential 194.1 acres • 1.7 percent of total acreage
This use is intended to provide for medium density attached dwelling units such as
duplex units and townhomes. This plan also recognizes land use changes to residential
infill planned development uses that do include some single family detached products.
There are currently few areas of the city that are used for medium density residential
land use. The future land use plan recommends that the city maintain its existing
percentage of land allocated for this type of land use; in situations where office uses are
shown as buffering elements to low density residential areas, or where retail uses serve
as transition elements to low density residential areas, additional medium density uses
or residential infill planned development products may be considered as a part of a
mixed -use development proposal. It should also be noted that opportunities for this type
of use including townhomes and row houses within the areas designated for the town
center and the mixed use districts.
High Density Residential 351.7 acres • 3.0 percent of total acreage
This use is intended to provide for high density residential development, such as
traditional apartment -type units with multiple - family attached living complexes. As with
medium density uses, it is recommended that the city maintain its existing percentage of
high density residential land uses. New high density residential development in the
future should be incorporated within a larger development plan as part of a mixed use
development or follow development guidelines within a strategic planning area.
Manufactured Housing 31.1 acres e 0.3 percent of total acreage
This use is intended to provide areas for moderately high- density development of HUD
Code manufactured homes, constructed to a standard recognized by the Texas
Manufactured Housing Standards Act, V.T.C.A., Occupations Code § 1201.001 et seq.
Areas for this type of land use are located in North Richland Hills.
Office Land Uses 170.8 acres • 1.5 percent of total acreage
Office land use designates areas used for professional and organizational office needs,
e.g., administrative, doctors, dentists, real estate, architects, accountants, secretarial
service, etc.; office uses are intended to be designed in a manner that is compatible
with residential land uses. The future land use plan recommends areas for new office
land uses along several major roadways within North Richland Hills (Davis Boulevard,
Precinct Line Road, etc.), and proposes office uses for buffering purposes to protect the
integrity of residential land uses, especially where residential land uses are located in
close proximity to major roadways.
Neighborhood Service Land Uses 179.6 acres • 1.5 percent of total acreage
Neighborhood service land use designates areas used for limited or light retail activity,
such as service establishments and small stores, at specified major roadway
intersections near residential areas to serve neighborhoods in close proximity. Also
office land uses and neighborhood service uses are intended to be designed in a
manner that is compatible with residential land uses. Uses that may be appropriate in
such areas include small grocery stores, pharmacies, personal service shops (e.g., hair
salons, dry cleaners, tailors, florists, etc.), day care centers, medical /dental and general
offices, banks /financial institutions, small restaurants and cafes, a convenience store,
and related establishments. Similar to office uses, the future land use plan recommends
that neighborhood service uses be utilized as buffer areas for residential land uses
located close to major roadways.
Retail Land Uses 908.0 acres • 7.8 percent of total acreage
Retail land use areas are intended to provide for a variety of retail trade, personal and
business services and establishments. The future land use plan recommends that these
types of land uses are located along the frontage of major thoroughfares, primarily for
easy accessibility and good visibility. These thoroughfares include Loop 820, Rufe
Snow Drive, Davis Boulevard, Precinct Line Road, Boulevard 26 and North Tarrant
Parkway.
Town Center District 237.9 acres • 2.0 percent of total acreage
The town center land use designation directly relates to the town center zoning district.
The town center is intended to establish development standards to promote a
sustainable, high quality, mixed use development scenario that provides the opportunity
for many uses typically associated with a city's town center.
The town center is comprised of the neighborhood edge, neighborhood general,
neighborhood center and neighborhood core. Each subzone provides for a gradient of
development and use intensity. The edge zone is comprised almost exclusively of
single - family houses. The general zone primarily consists of single - family with the
opportunity for limited office use in a house. The neighborhood center and
neighborhood core zones allow for a mix of uses, including residential and
nonresidential uses in the same building. All the components of each zone - the
buildings, the streets, and the public spaces - are scaled for that zone in an effort to
create and sustain an integrated living environment.
Mixed -Use Land Uses
Mixed -Use One 193.1 acres • 1.7 percent of total acreage
The mixed -use one land use delineates the core development area generally within '/4
mile walking distance around a future commuter rail station or a unique public or private
land use that has a significant regional attraction and encourages multi -modal access.
This district is intended for a variety of higher density mixed -use building types that
accommodate retail, offices, row houses and apartments above or connected to
nonresidential uses. Higher intensity development is encouraged in this district by
allowing vertical and horizontal mixes of development with neighborhood - serving retail,
service and other uses on the ground floor and residential units adjacent to the
nonresidential space. Development in this area should have a tight network of streets,
with wide sidewalks and buildings set close to the street frontage. On- street parking is
allowed and parking lots or parking structures should be located behind primary
buildings. Public open space areas, tree -lined streets and attractive vistas should also
be incorporated into planning and design efforts for this district. Special design
standards for streetscapes and form based building facade plans should be required in
approving development in the mixed -use one district to address the relationship
between building facades and the public realm, the form and mass of buildings in
relation to one another, and the scale and type of streets and blocks which encourages
intensity of uses but fosters pedestrian activity and a sense of place.
Mixed -Use Two 463.1 acres • 4.0 percent of total acreage
The mixed -use two land use delineates a transitional land use area directly adjacent to
the mixed -use one area and is intended to accommodate a variety of uses from office,
retail, technical and information industries to medium density housing. Special design
standards should be required in approving development in the mixed -use two district
supporting compatibility with the mixed -use one district and linkages to the broader
community.
Commercial Land Uses 267 acres • 2.3 percent of total acreage
The commercial land use designation delineates areas intended for a variety of
commercial uses including automobile related services, retail trade, and business
services establishments with outside storage, display and sales. Outside uses /storage
areas are required to be buffered from residential uses and public views. The future
land use plan recommends that commercial land uses are concentrated within the most
heavily traveled corridors of the city, specifically along Loop 820, Davis Boulevard (in
close proximity to Loop 820), Iron Horse Boulevard (in close proximity to Rufe Snow
Drive), and near Boulevard 26 (in the southern portion of North Richland Hills).
Industrial Land Uses 23.3 acres • 0.2 percent of total acreage
Industrial land use designates areas intended for a range of heavy commercial,
assembly, warehousing, manufacturing and service -type uses. The primary
concentration of industrial uses is recommended on the north side of the Cotton Belt
Rail line off of Browning and Wuliger Way, in the western area of North Richland Hills.
Public /Semipublic Land Use 565.6 acres • 4.8 percent of total acreage
The public /semipublic land use designation is intended to permit nonprofit activities of
an educational, religious, governmental or institutional nature. Schools, churches,
hospitals, governmental buildings, fire stations and water towers would be considered
public /semipublic areas. Notable areas used for public /semipublic purposes include the
North Richland Hills City Hall /Police Station, the two high schools, Richland High School
and Birdville High School, and Tarrant County College.
Parks /Open Space Land Use 1,241.7 acres • 10.6 percent of total acreage
The parks /open space land use designation is provided to identify all public parks, golf
courses, trail systems, open spaces and flood prone areas. The City of North Richland
Hills has an exceptional park system that is key to the quality of life its residents are
able to enjoy. The 2007 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan focuses on
creating a park system that will meet the ultimate recreational needs and desires of the
community, improve the physical form and appearance of the City and preserve and
enhance open space and natural resources. The Plan includes recommendations for
providing additional parkland to meet build -out needs, new park development priorities
and renovation of existing parks. The Master Plan is supported by the comprehensive
plan update in terms of encouraging additional neighborhood, and community parks, as
well as preservation of open space and completion of the trail system.
Future Land Use Plan Interpretation Policies
The city should utilize the future land use plan update and the associated policies in this
report to further establish the general pattern of development within North Richland
Hills. This pattern of development should be implemented through adopted policies,
enacted ordinances, and recognized guidelines (as appropriate). This future land use
plan provides a context for this pattern through a general description of land use
categories and explanation of key components of the plan. It is important to note that
the future land use plan is not the city's official zoning map. Rather, it is a guide to
decision making in the context of the city's future land use patterns. The future land use
plan should be used consistently and updated as needed, as North Richland Hills
continues in its tradition of coordinated, quality development over time.
III. THE THOROUGHFARE PLAN
The following list of amendments has been added to the city's thoroughfare plan. For
detailed information regarding the streets in the town center area, refer to the North
Richland Hills' Town Center Master Plan.
1. The 2001 Thoroughfare Plan included streets from a portion of the City of Watauga
on the Thoroughfare Plan's illustration. Streets outside the city limits of North
Richland Hills are proposed to no longer be included on the 2007 Thoroughfare
Plan's illustration.
2. The 2001 Plan indicated Bursey Road west of Davis Boulevard and the
realignment of Smithfield Road as future improvements. Both of these sections of
street have been constructed and are now proposed to be indicated in the
appropriate manner as C4U (Major 4 Lane Undivided Collector) on the 2007 Plan.
3. The 2001 Plan indicated the Loop 820 /SH 121 /SH 183 interchange as future
improvements. This interchange has been reconstructed and the "future
improvements indication" is proposed to be removed from the 2007 Plan.
4. Harwood Road east of Boulevard 26 is indicated as an M4U (Minor 4 Lane
Undivided Collector) on the 2001 Plan. While this designation is correct west of
Boulevard 26 - east of Boulevard 26, Harwood Road is a six lane divided road. As
such, Harwood Road east of Boulevard 26 is proposed to be indicated as an M6D
(Minor 6 Lane Divided Collector) on the 2007 Plan.
5. The 2007 Plan proposes changing the designation of Main Street between
Smithfield Road and Davis Boulevard from C4U (Major 4 Lane Undivided Collector)
to C2U (Minor 2 Lane Undivided Collector).
6. The 2001 Plan indicated Windhaven as a future C2U (Minor 2 Lane Undivided
Collector) street between Chapman Road and Hightower Drive. This street would
lie within property that is now platted as the Graham Ranch Addition, Phases I and
II, and as such Windhaven is proposed to be removed from the 2007 Plan.
7. The 2001 Plan indicated Susan Lee Lane between Loop 820 and North Richland
Boulevard as C2U (Minor 2 Lane Undivided Collector). However, with the
additions to Huggins Honda, the section of Susan Lee Lane between Loop 820 and
Maplewood Avenue is proposed to be changed to a residential 2 lane undivided
street.
8. The 2007 Plan proposes to establish Amundson Drive between Main Street and
Amundson Road as C4U (Major 4 Lane Undivided Collector).
9. The 2007 Plan shows the re- naming of Simmons Drive south of Mid - Cities
Boulevard as Hawk Avenue per recent City Council action. Further, the section of
this street between Mid - Cities Boulevard and Ice House Drive is proposed as C4U
(Major 4 Lane Undivided Collector) and the section of Hawk Drive between Ice
House Drive and the "curve" located between the new library and Walker Creek
Elementary School is proposed as C2U (Minor 2 Lane Undivided Collector).
10. The 2007 Plan proposes to establish Weyland Drive between the Access Road on
the north side of SH 183 and Harwood Road as C2U (Minor 2 Lane Undivided
Collector).
11. In the Martin Drive and Simmons Road area, the 2007 Plan proposes to remove
the C2U (Minor 2 Lane Undivided Collector) designation from Simmons Road
south of Main Street and to extend the C2U (Minor 2 Lane Undivided Collector)
designation of Martin Drive to Mid - Cities Boulevard such that Martin Drive between
Mid - Cities Boulevard and Precinct Line Road will be designated as a C2U (Minor 2
Lane Undivided Collector).
12. The 2007 Plan proposes to establish Combs Road between Boulder Drive and
Rufe Snow Drive as a C2U (Minor 2 Lane Undivided Collector).
IV. PROPOSED STRATEGIC PLANNING AREAS
The strategic planning areas include properties that may have specific issues or more
detailed planning needs and may be appropriate for land use changes under certain
guidelines or strategies. Additional studies have been completed and will continue to be
updated that may affect future development in these areas. The planning and zoning
commission and city council will develop strategies and implementation efforts in these
areas for long term decisions not specifically identified on the future land use plan map.
These areas include:
• Loop 820 Corridor
• Boulevard 26 Corridor
• Home Town
• Smithfield Conservation District
• Iron Horse Transit District
Loop 820 Corridor
City leaders recognize that with the major improvements of Loop 820 and Airport
Freeway and the growth and development of the Metroplex will come a more dense and
urban use of land along these major freeways. The Loop 820 Corridor Plan was
completed in 2005 by Kimley -Horn and Associates and Townscape Inc. The primary
emphasis of the Loop 820 Plan includes a corridor wide theme with four distinct districts
including Iron Horse district, Civic district, Cross Roads district and the Design district.
These districts were created to visually clue the travelling public that they were in a
unique area. The 820 Plan introduced variety and human scale into the corridor to
break up the sameness of its auto - dominated character and the Plan also suggested
aiding wayfinding signage by highlighting key routes to important destinations in the
corridor.
The Loop 820 Corridor should include a transition plan for promoting changes in this
area to mid -rise offices, entertainment, hotels and large retail and service facilities
serving a regional customer base. Traditional residential uses directly adjacent to
denser commercial growth should be screened and buffered with significant
landscaping and masonry walls. The transition of land uses along the freeway should
require a minimum commitment of 10 acres of land in order to: minimize curb cuts,
provide for shared access, and provide logical geographic development of the area.
This is also encouraged in order to avoid piecemeal development patterns and negative
impacts on existing neighborhoods.
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Overall Loop 820 Corridor design elements should include:
• Black color for metal sign frames, traffic arms, sign and light poles
• Themed directional signage
• Smaller scaled pedestrian wayfinding markers
• Decorative black traffic signal poles and arms to match those used on Rufe Snow
Road.
• Special unit pavers in wide crosswalks
• Special decorative, pedestrian - scaled lighting standards with interchangeable
banners
• Matching deciduous canopy street trees in strong, geometric designs
characterized by even spacing that creates visual rhythm and repetition.
• Low limestone planter walls
• District logo on directional signage
• District name on directional signage
Loop 820 Corridor Traffic and Transportations elements should include:
• Getting concurrence on the Corridor Access Plan from TXDOT
• Incorporation of needed intersection construction improvements with TXDOT
• Gaining approval for bridge, retaining walls, and landscape elements
• Promoting secondary access and routing plan for Loop 820 during the highway
construction period
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• Develop a detailed parking /site plan for City Hall redevelopment area
• Develop a plan to acquire properties east and north of City Hall
• Re -align Maplewood in anticipation of the TXDOT widening of Loop 820
• Market redevelopment from Residential to Retail for southeast corner of
Holiday Lane and Loop 820
• Incorporate intersection urban design concepts for Holiday Lane
Cross Roads District
• Incorporate intersection urban design concepts for Boulevard 26 and Loop
820
• Develop specific way finding signs
• Develop an access and cross access plan for car dealerships adjacent to
Loop 820
Design District
Develop specific way finding signs
• Incorporate intersection urban design concepts for Bedford Euless Road
• Develop a specific access and circulation plan in the home furnishing
area
• Develop specific urban design plans for Bedford Euless Road (Restaurant
row)
Boulevard 26 Corridor
Boulevard 26 and the previously named Grapevine Highway served as one of the
original highways in the area linking communities and serving as the primary retail and
commercial support in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. Much of the major retail and
commercial businesses moved out of the area in the 1980s and 1990s. Growth and
redevelopment are beginning to occur in this area. However, some vacant and
transitional commercial areas are in need of enhanced programs for bringing about
basic building code and aesthetic compliance. The South Grapevine Highway Corridor
Strategy which included potential development areas, an economic study and
implementation plan was performed in 2003 by The Leland Group and HNTB. This
study showed a 20 year potential market demand for residential absorption equating to
approximately 50 to 75 units per year, while nonresidential absorption equates to
between 20,000 and 45,000 square feet per year.
In 2005 a market study was completed which created the Boulevard 26 name and
identified future streetscape guidelines. Ongoing efforts are needed to stimulate and
enhance this area. The transition of existing land uses should require a minimum
commitment of five acres of land for a zoning request to be considered in order to:
minimize curb cuts, provide for shared access, and provide logical geographic
development of the area. The minimum commitment of five acres is also encouraged to
avoid piecemeal development patterns and negative impacts on existing
neighborhoods.
To date a number of initiatives have been undertaken including an interlocal agreement
between Richland Hills and North Richland Hills that brought about a joint oversight
committee, a number of real estate forums have been held, the Corridor 26 Business
Association has been formed and a regulatory "diagnosis" has been undertaken to
determine if current codes between the cities accommodate consistent development.
Joint public improvement plans that include unique streetscape design are also
underway to enhance major intersections along Boulevard 26.
The Boulevard 26 area should be considered a reinvestment zone with incentives for
encouraging redevelopment. The redevelopment of the former North Hills Mall should
act as a catalyst for future development in the area and should set a quality standard for
such development. The Boulevard 26 Corridor also interfaces with the City of Richland
Hills to the east and is a major entrance into the city.
Continued efforts to revitalize the Boulevard 26 area outlined in previous studies should
be made in the following areas:
• Develop a primary redevelopment strategy for the North Hills Mall /Hospital area
• Ongoing joint public improvement plans for gateways and intersections
• Active coordination with TXDOT for establishing needed access and design
improvements
• Establishment of specific urban design standards including parking, sidewalk,
streetscape and landscape standards outlined in marketing study
• Development of creative funding options for urban revitalization of Boulevard 26
• Consistent code enforcement by both cities throughout the corridor
• Consistent storefront improvement program to encourage property owners to
upgrade their properties
• Continued regulatory analysis to assure consistent development standards for
both cities
• Support and coordination with Corridor 26 Business Association
• Promotion of branding efforts established in 2005 market study
• Formulate an Urban Housing Initiative to address housing opportunities in the
corridor
• Develop a joint economic development incentives package for target marketing
the corridor
• Participate with developers in design and conceptual planning for implementation
plans for key parcels in the corridor
Home Town
Strategically positioned on 320 acres between Boulevard 26, Mid - Cities Boulevard, and
Davis Boulevard, Home Town embraces new urbanism concepts based on classic
American neighborhoods. The plans for Home Town call for a mixed -use development
made -up of single family residences, villas, town homes, restaurants, retail shops,
doctor's offices, and other professional services built around a vibrant town center. An
essential element of the Home Town development plan includes a tax increment
financing district to finance major public improvements including a municipal library,
recreation center and conference center that will provide a focus for the commercial
core of Home Town. Other key features of Home Town include wider sidewalks
encouraging a pedestrian friendly environment and streets designed to eliminate high
speed corridors. Designed by Duany, Plater - Zyberk and Company and developed by
Arcadia Realty Corporation, North Richland Hills Home Town is expected at full
development to have 650 custom homes, 800 multi - family dwellings, 160,000 square
feet of retail and 650,000 square feet of office space. All of Home Town is regulated
through the Town Center zoning district. As development continues in the commercial
core areas, updates to the Home Town regulating plan and thoroughfare plan are
needed to meet current market conditions and ensure a sustainable, upscale living
environment in this important development in the center of the community. The city
should also continue to work closely in the design and timely construction of the library
and recreation center to promote and stimulate high class sustainable development in
Home Town. Upon completion, Home Town is expected to be a gathering place for the
entire community.
Smithfield Conservation District
The Smithfield Conservation District includes properties along Smithfield Road and
Main Street both north and south of the railroad tracks. This area includes future
development within the Mixed Use One and Mixed Use Two proposed districts. Specific
guidelines should be developed to encourage a particular development theme to
conserve the identity of this area. Differing building materials, antique lighting and
varying streetscapes should be promoted. City standards for building materials, signs,
lighting and landscaping could be altered to create a separate image and focus for the
Smithfield Area. Specifically, the city should take the following initiatives:
• Continue to encourage mixed use transit oriented development in this area with a
unique historic sense of place.
• Work closely with transit agencies for commuter rail station planning
• Consider land banking parcels for future rail station improvements
• Develop a marketing plan and special economic incentives for the redevelopment
of the Smithfield Conservation Area.
• Perform a survey of historic resources in this area.
• Develop urban design standards for this district including parking, sidewalk,
streetscape and landscape standards. Preserve the unique character of this
area.
• Continue a proactive code enforcement program in this area.
• Minimize conflicts between residential and nonresidential land uses in order to
protect property values and the interests of both.
• Encourage and promote pedestrian traffic in this area.
• Encourage maintenance and upgrading of businesses as well as historical
significant residential and nonresidential structures.
• Encourage neighborhoods to participate in improving the look of their
neighborhood.
Iron Horse Transit District
The Iron Horse district was created out of the Loop 820 Corridor study following a desire
and need for a future commuter rail station on the Cotton Belt line directly adjacent to
Loop 820. The availability of vacant land with access to future toll lanes off of the Iron
Horse bridge gives this area great potential for becoming a park and ride area and
offering good accessibility to the traveling public. To support this change from industrial
uses to a mix of land uses the city renamed Industrial Park Boulevard to Iron Horse
Boulevard in 2005. Increasing the amount of mixed use development will require urban
design standards that bring buildings out to the street with improved landscaping and a
more pedestrian friendly district.
Continued efforts to reinvent the Iron Horse district outlined in the Loop 820 Plan should
be made in the following areas:
• Prepare a circulation and cross access plan for the commercial property east of
Rufe Snow
• Coordinate with TXDOT regarding Iron Horse Boulevard bridge design
• Develop form -based zoning for Iron Horse transit oriented development area
• Work with the Fort Worth Transportation Authority to share rail station planning at
Iron Horse
• Work with TXDOT to ensure site access at the Church of Christ to 5 -Star Ford to
plan for potential commercial development in this area
• Develop a specific streetscape plan for Iron Horse Boulevard
• Develop wayfinding signs
• Consider extending Hilltop to Iron Horse Boulevard to ease traffic and increase
access
• Clarify internal circulation routes for big box parking areas and require cross
access agreements to establish future pedestrian urban block grid system
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V. IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY
Following formal adoption of the updated comprehensive land use plan, a series of
steps will need to be taken to ensure proper implementation. The following steps,
studies and recommendations are included as a general guideline for ongoing
implementation of the comprehensive plan.
Zoning Ordinance Conformance with the Comprehensive Plan
The new future land use plan map has a more detailed delineation of land use types
than the previous plan including land use designations for potential mixed use transit
oriented development near the Iron Horse and Smithfield rail sites. Bringing the existing
zoning ordinance into conformance with the comprehensive plan will require changes to
the existing zoning ordinance with the adoption of a new mixed use zoning district.
Strategy for Zoning Inconsistencies
The adoption of the new comprehensive plan creates some inconsistencies between
the future land use plan map and existing zoning map. Ongoing discussions and
dialogue will be required to determine strategies for dealing with zoning inconsistencies.
The City of North Richland Hills should consider initiating zoning changes for
inconsistencies relating to Public, Church and Institutional uses that currently do not
conform to the future land use plan.
Major Land Use Issues
As part of the comprehensive plan update, several major land use issues are being
adopted following previous study recommendations. Following are current issues that
will require ongoing coordination and further studies.
Gateway, Corridor and Image Studies
The city council continues to encourage improvement of the city's image and
enhancement of development standards throughout the city. An effective means
for presenting the city's image is to build or require aesthetic improvements to
city gateways and corridors. The continued development for improving gateways
and corridors will continue to be a high priority for the City of North Richland Hills.
These efforts should encourage participation by private interest groups on
adjacent properties in highly visible areas of the city.
Commuter Rail Service
The city council continues to be interested in pursuing efforts for promoting
commuter rail service with two formal rail stations within North Richland Hills.
While these efforts may be a few years away, continued efforts for commuter rail
service on the Cotton Belt railroad should be encouraged.
Open Space and Trails
A key component of the comprehensive master land use plan is the identification
of future open space within the community. Ongoing efforts have been made to
coordinate elements of the master park plan with the comprehensive master land
use plan with emphasis on the Little Bear Creek Corridor.
Thoroughfare Plan Improvements
The City of North Richland Hills will experience dramatic changes with the
freeway improvements to N.E. Loop 820. An important aspect in bringing about a
successful transition will be the proper coordination and timing of freeway
improvements with affected properties and dealing with the traveling public.
Continued efforts to implement recommendations from the Loop 820 Corridor
Study will assure an effective transition of the N.E. Loop 820 improvements.
Ongoing traffic and access studies should continue within the community,
including the construction of the Davis Boulevard and Mid - Cities Boulevard
intersection improvements and the widening and improvements along North
Tarrant Parkway.
Ongoing Studies to Complement Strategic Planning Areas
The adoption of the Strategic Planning Areas provides guidelines for long -term
decisions not specifically identified on the Future Land Use Plan Map. Ongoing
studies will be needed to give specific direction for encouraging and targeting
development in these areas. Priorities for future studies include:
• ongoing implementation of the Loop 820 Corridor Study recommendations
• continued development of branding and public improvement efforts along
Boulevard 26
• updating the Home Town (Town Center) thoroughfare plan and
development strategies with continued efforts to finalize public
improvements in the Library, Recreation Center and Conference Center
• adoption of specific zoning and development regulations for mixed use
transit oriented development around the proposed Iron Horse and
Smithfield commuter rail station sites
• development of rail station area plans for the Iron Horse and Smithfield
station sites
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: City Secretary
Presented by:
Subject: PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Items to follow do not require a public hearing.
No items for this category.
Council Meeting Date: 11 -12 -2007
Agenda No. D.0
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: City Secretary Council Meeting Date: 11 -12 -2007
Presented by: Agenda No. E.0
Subject: PUBLIC WORKS
No items for this category.
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: City Secretary Council Meeting Date: 11 -12 -2007
Presented by: Agenda No. F.0
Subject: GENERAL ITEMS
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: Neighborhood Services
Presented by: Stephanie East
Council Meeting Date: 11 -12 -2007
Agenda No. F.1
Subject: GN 2007 -089 An Ordinance Amending Section 18 -191 and 18 -277 of the
North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances by Changing the Definition of Weekend Food
Vendors and Increasing the Minimum Size of Building and Eliminating "Industrial" Land
Uses From Where They Can Operate - Ordinance No. 2958
Background:
Some Texas cities (Austin & Fort Worth specifically) are experiencing an increase in the
number of mobile and weekend food vendors such as taco trucks, ice cream trucks, hot
dog and hamburger stands. While North Richland Hills has not seen an increase in this
type of activity yet, there is a possibility that we could see an increase in the future. Staff
feels confident that we have a good enforcement procedure in place for Temporary
Events and Mobile Food Vendors and how they are currently regulated. However, we
felt it was appropriate to review our ordinances pertaining to Weekend Food Vendors to
determine if our current regulations of these types of food vendors are sufficient, or if
additional regulation is desired. Staff briefed City Council during the October 22, 2007
City Council Work Session and received unanimous support in moving forward with this
amendment.
As we reviewed our current ordinance as it relates to Weekend Food Vendors and the
requirements associated with them, it was determined that under our current ordinance,
our city could potentially have 140+ weekend food vendors located throughout our
community. Currently, any single business or single -group of contiguous businesses with
a minimum of 10,000 square feet of building space and zoned retail, commercial or
industrial could apply for a weekend food vendor permit.
Staff will give a short power point presentation that will review our current regulations
regarding Weekend Food Vendors as well as the proposed ordinance amendment that
would effectively limit the total number of potential locations at which Weekend Food
Vendors may operate within the City of North Richland Hills.
Proposed Amendment Changes:
1. Removing any reference to a "single group of contiguous businesses."
2. Removing "Industrial" zoned properties as an acceptable location and allowing
weekend food vendors to only operate on properties with approved land uses
for commercial or retail.
3. Increasing the building square footage requirement from 10,000 square feet to
100,000 square feet of mandatory building space per business wanting a
Weekend Food Vendor on their site.
If City Council approves this amendment, it would change the potential of having 140+
weekend food vendors in our City, which would be allowable under our current ordinance
and reduce it to approximately 14, remove "industrial" land use as an allowable site for
the weekend food vendors to set up and operate and would eliminate the reference to a
"single group of contiguous businesses, or strip centers as an allowable location. This
amendment would only allow a Weekend Food Vendor to set up adjacent to a building
with 100,000 square feet of building space or more (eliminating strip centers where all
the lease spaces meets or exceeds 10,000 sq. ft. combined) and the land use on the
property must be "retail or commercial ".
Recommendation: To approve Ordinance No. 2958.
NRH
ORDINANCE NO. 2958
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 18 -191 AND 18 -277 OF THE
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CODE OF ORDINANCES BY CHANGING THE
DEFINITION OF WEEKEND FOOD VENDORS AND INCREASING THE
MINIMUM SIZE OF BUILDINGS ON SITES WHERE WEEKEND FOOD
VENDORS ARE ALLOWED TO BE LOCATED RESTRICTING THE TIMES
AND LOCATIONS FOR WEEKEND FOOD VENDORS; ESTABLISHING A
PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council, in order to further the health and safety of its
residents and others within its confines, finds it necessary to restrict the locations and
times for the operation of establishments known as weekend food vendors; NOW,
THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND
HILLS, TEXAS:
Section 1: Section 18 -191 of the North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances is hereby
amended by amending the definition of the term "Weekend food vendor"
to read as follows:
"Weekend food vendor means a food establishment which operates for no more
than three (3) consecutive days over a weekend at a single business with a
minimum of 100,000 square feet of building space and ten feet of space in front
of such business for such vendor."
Section 2: Section 18 -277 of the North Richland Hills Code of ordinances is hereby
amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 18 -277. Weekend food vendors.
Weekend food vendors must have a separate license for each location they
serve and must provide, in writing, a statement of the location of the commissary
that is used by the vendor to store food and equipment associated with the food,
which must be inspected by the state department of health, or a Texas city or
county health department. All food and equipment must be removed from the
site where the food is sold to the public by 10:00 p.m. each night. No operations
shall be permitted in any fire lane and at least four feet of walkway into the
building must remain open and unobstructed. No weekend food vendor shall
operate in any zoning district other than retail or commercial. All zoning and fire
regulations must be complied with. Weekend food vendors shall not be allowed
to operate except within the ten feet closest to the front of the business building
and shall not be allowed to operate unless the primary business building is open
to the public."
Section 3: Any person violating any provision of Article IV of Chapter 18 of the North
Richland Hills Code of Ordinances as herein amended shall be deemed
guilty of a misdemeanor and fined in an amount not to exceed Two
Thousand Dollars ($2,000). Each day any such violation shall exist shall
constitute a separate offense punishable hereunder.
Section 4: It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the
sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses and phrases of this ordinance
are severable and, if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section
of this ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional or otherwise invalid by
the final judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such
invalidity shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses,
sentences, paragraphs and sections of this ordinance, since the same
would have been enacted by the City Council without the incorporation in
this ordinance of any such invalid phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or
section.
Section 5 : The City Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to cause the
publication of the descriptive caption and penalty clauses of this ordinance
as an alternative method of publication provided by law.
Section 6: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately upon passage.
AND IT IS SO ORDAINED.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 12th day of November, 2007.
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
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ATTEST:
Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
Oscar Trevino, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
George A. Staples, City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
JoAnn Stout, Director of Neighborhood Services
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: City Manager's Office
Presented by: Karen Bostic
Council Meeting Date: 11 -12 -2007
Agenda No. F.2
Subject: GN 2007 -103 Cast Ballot for Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Directors -
Resolution No. 2007 -067
At the September 24, 2007 work session Council consensus was to not make a
nomination to the Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD) Board, but to wait and see who was
nominated by other entities and then cast votes from the nomination list.
Nominations for candidates to serve as directors of the five - member Board have been
received. The City of North Richland Hills has been allocated 45 votes which may be
cast collectively or separately for any nominee(s) listed on the official ballot. Votes cast
for persons not listed on the ballot will not be considered. A complete list of nominees
on the official ballot is as follows:
• Ms. Dionne Bagsby (nominated by Tarrant County)
• Mr. John Clanton (nominated by City of Euless, HEB ISD, Tarrant County)
• Mr. John Eubanks (nominated by City of Burleson, City of Euless, City of
Colleyville, Tarrant County)
• Mr. John Molyneaux (nominated by Fort Worth ISD, City of Fort Worth)
• Mr. Harold Patterson (nominated by Kennedale ISD, Arlington ISD, Tarrant
County, Town of Pantego)
• Mr. Joe Potthoff (nominated by Tarrant County, Town of Pantego)
The attached resolution will cast all 45 votes for John Henry Clanton to the Tarrant
Appraisal District Board of Directors for a two -year term beginning January 1, 2008. Mr.
Clanton is who the City cast votes for in the previous election.
Also attached is the letter from the Tarrant Appraisal District concerning the casting of
votes, a copy of the official ballot, a list of the current board members, a list of the board
nominees, the number of votes for each voting entity as well as a letter and resume
received from John Eubanks, a nominee for the board.
Recommendation:
Approve Resolution 2007 -067
NItH
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-067
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND
HILLS, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. THAT the City's 45 votes be cast for John Henry Clanton to serve as a
member of the Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Directors during the two -
year term beginning January 1, 2008.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 12th day of November, 2007.
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
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ATTEST:
Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
Oscar Trevino, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
George A. Staples, City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Karen Bostic, Managing Director
TARRANT APPRAISAL DISTRICT
2500 Handle - Ederville Road • Fort Worth, Texas 76118 -6909. 81 284 -0024 John R. Marshall
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October 18, 2007
Mr. Lary Cunningham
City Manager
City of N. Richland Hills
P. O. Box 820609
N. Richland Hills, Texas 76180
Dear Mr. Cunningham:
The terms of service for the five (5) elected. Directors of the Tarrant Appraisal
District expire December 31, 2007. The deadline for nominations has passed. Enclosed
is a list of nominees for these five (5) positions and an official ballot.
The Property Tax Code requires that votes be in an open meeting by resolution.
All votes may be cast for one candidate or distributed among any number of candidates
listed on the official ballot. There is NO provision for write in candidates. Votes cast for
someone other than the candidates listed on the ballot cannot be counted.
The deadline for voting is December 14, 2007. You may mail the
ballot/resolution or fax to (817) 595 -6198. The five (5) candidates receiving the most
votes are elected to a two (2) year term beginning January 1, 2008.
All tax units will be notified of the results of the election before December 31,
2007.
ncerely,
R. Marshall
ecutive Director
hief Appraiser
JRM:mm
Encl.
OFFICIAL BALLOT
ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF THE TARRANT APPRAISAL DISTRICT
We, the governing body of City of North Richland Hills having been advised by the Chief
Appraiser of Tarrant Appraisal District that we are entitled to cast 45 votes collectively or
separately for the following nominees for the Board of Tarrant Appraisal District:
Dionne Bagsby
John Clanton
John T. Eubanks
John Molyneaux
Harold Patterson
Joe Potthoff
do hereby resolve and order that City of North Richland Hills cast and does hereby cast its
votes as follows:
votes for
votes for
votes for
votes for
votes for
Passed this day of .2007
ATTEST
Presiding Officer
Secretary or Clerk, City of North Richland Hills
IMPORTANT: This ballot should be returned by December 15, 2007 to John R. Marshall,
Chief Appraiser, Tarrant Appraisal District, 2500 Handley - Ederville Rd.,
Fort Worth, Texas, 76118
Joe Potthoff, Chairman
John. Clanton, Secretary
John Eubanks, Member
John Molyneaux, Member
Harold Patterson, Member
Betsy Price, Non - Voting Member
Nominations for Board of Directors
2008 — 2009 Term
Ms. Dionne Bagsby Tarrant County
Mr. John Clanton City of Euless
Hurst - Euless- Bedford I.S.D.
Tarrant County
Mr. John Eubanks City of Burleson
City of Euless
City of Colleyville
Tarrant County
Mr. John Molyneaux Fort Worth I.S.D.
City of Fort Worth
Mr. Harold Patterson Kennedale I.S.D.
Arlington I.S.D.
Tarrant County
Town of Pantego
Mr. Joe Potthoff Tarrant County
Town of Pantego
TOTAL ALL S 2,523,215.403 100% 7 5,000
TARRANT APPRAISAL DISTRICT
2007 CALCULATION OF TAXING
ENTITY VOTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Per Section &03 (d) of Texas Property Tax Code
Based an September, 2006 Taxes Imposed and Per HB 1010
2006 TAXES
% OF
2007
TAXING ENTITY
IMPOSED
TOTAL
VOTES
SCHOOLS:
Aledo
8
739,996
0.02933•%
1
Arlington
8
304,980,771
12_08699%
604
Azle
$
15,393,465
0.61007%
31
Birdville
8
103,158,582
4.08838%
204
Burleson
S
11,491,333
0.45542%
23
Carroll
$
77,953,222
3.069441/6
154
Castleberry
$
6,498,761
0.25756%
13
Crowley
$
64,304,237
2_54850%
127
Eagle Mountain/Saginaw
$
75,650,619
3.00611%
150
Everman
$
19,772,973
0.46659%
23
Fort Worth
$.
326,346,536
1293376%
647
Godley
$
372,334
0.01476%
'1
Grapevine/Colleyville
S
141,657,868
5.69418%
281
Hurst/Euless/Bedford
$
123,652,809.
4.90060%
245
Keller
$
135,079,250
5.35346%
268
Kennedale
$
14,104,290
0.55898%
28
Lake Worth
8
10,807,740
0.42M%
21
Lewisville
$
1,296,470
0.05138%
3
Mansfield
$
111,369,605
4.41380%
221
Northwest
$
49,179,822
1.94909%
97
White Settlement
$
19,975,580
039167%
40
TOTAL SCHOOLS
$ 1,605,966,263
63.64840%
3,182
CVnES:
Arlington
8
108,7081584
4.30834%
215
Azle
8
3,716,284
0.14728%
7
Bedford
$
12,937,506.
0.51274°%
26
Benbrook
$
8,413,927
0.33346%
17
Blue Mound
$
422,576
0.016756/.
1
Burleson
$
2,499,215
0.09905%
5
ColleyvUls
$
10,724,534
0.42503%
21
Crowley
$
3,115,725
0.12348%
6
Dalworthington Gardens
;
718,858
0.02849%
1
Edgecliff Village
$
499,828
0.01981°16
1
Euless
$
12,040,187
0.47718%
24
Everman
$
1,221,405
0.04841%
2
Flower Mound
$
359,270
0.01424%
1
Forest Hill
S
3,568,413
0.14142•%
7
Fort.Worth
i
288,372,276
11.42876%
571
Grand Prairie
$
25,564,967
1.01319%
51
Grapevine
8
19,093,426
0.75671%
38
Haltom City
$
8,715,610
0.3'4542"%
17
Haslet
$
1,264,449
0.05011%
3
Hurst
$
11,430,620
0.4530276
23
Keller
$
13,852,850
0.54902%.
27
Kennedale
$
2,826,220
0.91201%
6
-Lakeside
_
255,182
0.01011%
1
Lake Worth
$
1,125,707
0.04459%
2
Mansfield
$
'23,966,984
0.94986%
47
North Richland HUI*
$
22,875,187
0.90659%
45
Pantego
S '
893,992
0.03543%
2
Pelican Bay
$ .
.. 224,484
0.00890%
O
Reno
_
21,853
0.00087%
O
Richland Hills
$
1,827,882
0.07244%
4
River Oaks
$
1,703,911
0.06753% _
3 l
Roanoke
$
192,118
0.00761"A
0
Saginaw
;
61061,635.
0 .20140%
10
Sansom Park
8
488,241
0.01935%
1
Southlake
$
19,603,697
0.77693% •
39
Trophy Club
$
290,317
0.01151%
1
Watauga.,
$
5,829.457
0231038A
12
Westover Hills
;.
1,395,424
0.05530%
3,
Westworth Village
$
- 438,350 '
1 0.01737%
1
White Settlement
$
3,287,41T
0.13029°%
7
TOTAL CITIES
$
629,568,068
24.95102%
1,248.
OTHER:'
Tarrant County
$
287,661,072
11.40058%
570 '
TOTAL OTHER
$
287,661,072
11.40.058%
TOTAL ALL S 2,523,215.403 100% 7 5,000
October 8, 2007
Oscar Trevino
Mayor
City ofNorth Richland Tills
P.O. Box 820609
North Richland Hills, Texas 76182 -0609
Dear Mayor Trevino:
The terms of service for all five members of the Tarrant Appraisal District Board of
Directors will expire on December 31, 2007. As such, the election process will begin
shortly to elect a new board to serve from January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2009.
By the end of October, your taxing entity will receive a ballot showing all persons
nominated for the new board with instructions on how you may cast your allotted votes
which are calculated based on tax valuations. Once the votes are cast by resolution, the
five (5) nominees with the largest cumulative vote totals will be elected and take office
on January 1, 2008.
I have served on the TAD Board of Directors since January 1, 2004 and would like to
continue to serve our county in this capacity. For your information, T have enclosed a
brief resume that reflects my personal, business and community background and
involvement.
T respectfully ask for your votes to re -elect me to the Tarrant Appraisal District Board of
Directors and will appreciate your support very much. For your convenience, my contact
information is shown on my resume.
Sincerely,
A- &Vj_'
John T. Eubanks
John T. Eubanks
7009 Lismore Court
Colleyville, Texas 76034 -6624
817- 481 -3009 (Home)
817- 706 -9801 (Cell)
8I7 -481 -3009 (Fax)
johnteubanks�.verizon.net (Email)
PERSONAL
Born— August 21, 1940 in Caldwell, Texas
Married; three daughters and t% ;,o sons; three grandchildren
Resided in Tarrant County for over thirty (30) years
EDUCATION
Caldwell High School, Caldwell, Texas, 1958
Texas A &M University; Business Administration- Accounting, 1962
BUSINESS
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, President and Owner of Mesco Metal Buildings
located in Southlake, Texas from 1988 until 2000 (Retired); manufacturing and sales
of engineered metal building systems and components in the Central and
Southeastern regions of the United States.
Prior to 1988, served as executive and/or owner in a variety of businesses engaged
in manufacturing and sales
OTHER
Grapevine- Colleyville Education Foundation, Founding Donor and Director
Carroll Education Foundation, Founding Donor and Director
Grapevine- Colleyville ISD Board of Trustees-2003-2005, President of Board
Colleyville Tax Increment Financing District OTF), Board of Directors
Colleyville Public Library, Formerly Ex -Officio Member of Board of Directors
Colleyville Area Chamber of Commerce
Baylor Medical at Grapevine, Donor and Member of Development Committee
Northeast Tarrant County American Heart Association, Director
Harris Methodist Health Foundation, Board of Governors, Finance Committee
Harris Methodist Health Foundation, Chairman, Endowment Sub - Committee
Harris Methodist Hospital CUB), Steering Committee for Siratt Women's Center
Texas A &M University Lowry Mays School of Business Outstanding Alumni
Tarrant Appraisal District; Board of Directors
Texas A &M Association of Former Students Endowed Diamond Century Club
Texas A &M University President's Endowed Scholarship Donor
Texas A &M University Permanently Endowed 12'h Man Scholarship Donor
GCISD Committee for Continued Educational Esccllcnce, Chairman
Colleyville Lions Club
Texas A &M 120' Man Foundation, Mid - Cities Champions Council
Northeast Leadership Forum, Director
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: Finance
Presented by: SBrown /LKoonce
Council Meeting Date: 11 -12 -2007
Agenda No. F.3
Subject: PU 2007 -055 Award RFP No. 07 -1404 to 3M Library Systems in the amount of
$215,151 for the Radio Frequency Identification System for the New Library -
Resolution No. 2007 -065
Included in the approved Library Budget funding is $232,000 for the installation of a fully
integrated Radio Frequency Identification based Library inventory/security management
and self - service hardware /software system. This system will provide self- check,
cataloging /bibliographic tag maintenance, inventory and security functions for the New
City Library.
Notice of the City's intent to accept proposals was advertised in local newspapers, as
required by State statute and posted on the City's Website. Seven (7) vendors were
contacted and requested to participate in this process. Five (5) proposals were
received from the following vendors:
Libramation
$196,395
3M Library Solutions
$212,387
Checkpoint Systems
$218,265
TechLogic
$254,475
EnvisionWare
$272,077
An Evaluation Committee was formed to evaluate the proposals to ensure the intent of
the specifications are met. The Evaluation Committee consisted of the Director of
Finance Larry Koonce, Managing Director Karen Bostic, Director of Information
Services Kyle Spooner, Assistant to the City Manager Elizabeth Reining, Director of the
Library Steve Brown and Library Employee June Brook. The Committee is
recommending the purchase of the RFID system from 3M Library System based on the
evaluation criteria included in the request for proposals:
1. Overall price of the system (20 %)
2. Compliance with system specifications, especially the ability of the
system to interface with the Library's existing ILS software. (20 %)
3. Evidence of satisfactory past performance on delivery, installation and
maintenance of the software version proposed in similar configurations
to the North Richland Hills Public Library and evidence of system
reliability (minimal hardware downtime, accuracy of RFID reads, low
number of false alarms at gates, ability to accurately handle continual
usage, etc.) in current installations. (10 %)
4. Project maintenance costs (15 %)
5. Ease of integration with other Library software /hardware systems and
with current physical environment. (10 %)
6. The Library's evaluation of the quality, effectiveness, and ease of use
of the user interface (s) of the system. (20 %)
7. Quality, detail and cost of the training plan, as well as the cost of the
on going training offered. (5 %)
After an initial examination, the proposal from Envisionware was eliminated due to the
high cost of their proposal. The proposals from the four remaining vendors were
carefully examined for compliance with the requirements of the RFP, customer
reference, the firm's record of experience with integrating their product with the Library's
Innovative Interfaces Millennium automation system, and cost factors. Libramation was
eliminated based on low scores in terms of customer service responses from the
reference checks in regards to the interfacing capabilities and the conversion process.
TechLogic had submitted a proposal for $213,175 but did not include a price for the
book return readers. Upon request for clarification they submitted a price of $20,650
each, and the Library requires two (2), adding the cost of $41,300 to the original
proposal for a total of $254,475.
The proposal from 3M best meets the Library's requirements:
• 3M is a multi billion dollar corporation
• 3M currently has 872 RFID installations in 272 library systems around the
world. An extensive check of customer references revealed a uniformly
successful record of implementation for their products.
• 3M's proposed system meets the requirements of the RFP in all respects.
• 3M's proposed implementation schedule can be accomplished before the
opening of the new Library.
• 3M's price proposal was the lowest and best price of the three proposals
considered.
Summary of proposed purchases:
The request for proposal included the following components and supplies:
• RFID tags, including 200,000 standard 3M item tags and 12,000 specialized
tags for DVDs and CDs.
• Rental of three mobile conversion carts for three months, to be used for
reading existing item barcode numbers and writing those numbers to an RFID
tag which is then affixed to the book, CD, or DVD.
• Three (3) - 3M Self -Check workstations, R- Series
• Eight (8) - Staff RFID workstation pads, 3M Model 895
• One (1) — 3M Model 803 portable RFID wand, including software
• Two (2) - RFID Book Returns, 3M C- Series
• Includes shipping, and installation and staff training
Total Price for the base system as proposed by 3M is $212,387.
The Library Staff recommends including 3M's Patron Self- Service Fines and Fees
payment function on one of the Self -Check units, priced as an option at $2,764. We
believe this will improve overall utilization of the self - service option by making it possible
for customers who owe fines to use the Self- Check. Adding the cost of this function
brings the total to $215,151.
Future Year Maintenance Costs:
Maintenance for the first year is included in the purchase cost. In subsequent years,
maintenance will be based on annually renewable maintenance contracts. Estimates of
the cost for year two through five are as follows:
Year 2 $12,737
Year 3 $139374
Year 4 $149043
Year 5 $14,745
Recommendation:
Award Bid No. 07 -1404 to 3M Library Systems in the amount of $215,151 for the Radio
Frequency Identification System for the New Library- Resolution 2007 -065
NItH
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-065
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 agreement
with 3M Library Services for the Radio Frequency Identification System,
as the act and deed of the City.
PASSED AND APPROVED this thel2th day of November 2007.
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
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ATTEST:
Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
Oscar Trevino, Mayor
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: Planning and Development Council Meeting Date: 11 -12 -2007
Presented by: Scott Turnage Agenda No. FA
Subject: GN 2007 -097 Consideration of Amending Chapter 106 of the General Code of
Ordinances by Revising the Sign Regulations - Ordinance No. 2962
Background: During the past year City Staff has compiled a list of issues and requests
for signs that need consideration and Council direction for potential revisions to the Sign
Ordinance. It is felt that the major foundation and objectives of the Sign Ordinance are
still relevant to Council goals and ideals, but some modifications need to be reviewed to
consider possible updating. With this in mind, the Sign Focus Group was requested to
review these issues and requests similar to the Sign Ordinance Revisions that were
adopted in December, 2006. The Sign Focus Group consists of Councilman Scott
Turnage, Mayor Pro Tern Suzy Compton, and Kathy Luppy, Chair of the Keep NRH
Beautiful Committee.
The Sign Focus Group has met three times in September and early October to review
specific sign requests and receive input regarding potential issues and concerns. All
recommended changes are the result of either specific requests or issues that have
arisen since the last sign ordinance update. Please see the below list of requests and
issues that brought about each recommendation.
Additional Development Signs — request from Home Town
Banner Signs in multifamily front yards — request by apartment complexes
Electronic message boards — request from Fort Worth Christian School
Interior Directional Signs — staff concerns over safety and effective enforcement
Political Signs — staff concerns over effective enforcement
Vehicle Advertising setbacks — general aesthetic concerns by citizens and City Council
since last sign update
Works of Art — new art objects being displayed in city created need for definitions
We also had requests from two Councilmember's and the Mayor to review some of the
sign matters listed above.
The Sign Focus Group considered each request and is presenting the following
recommendations to the City Council as a whole to get consensus on moving forward
with formal sign ordinance revisions.
Following is an outline of specific recommended changes under each of the primary
objectives established by the Sign Focus Group:
A. Identification of Local Businesses and Civic Organizations
Consider additional temporary new development signs for residential and
mixed use developments greater than 100 acres (accommodates current and
future major developments within the city)
• Consider allowing temporary banner signs to be placed in the front yard
setback for multifamily complexes (allows for more effective temporary signs
for apartment complexes)
• Consider allowing electronic message boards on monument signs in the (U)
Institutional zoning district for schools and churches (allows for effective civic
and non - profit announcements)
B. Traffic Safety
• Consider setbacks for interior directional signs in large centers (establishes
distinction of interior signage from primary traffic directional signs in large
centers)
C. Conform to State and Federal laws
(No recommended changes)
D. Removal of Illegal and Obsolete Signs
• Consider notice in Sign Ordinance that political signs placed illegally in the
public right of way may be removed without notice. (establishes clear
enforcement of illegally placed political signs)
E. Promoting an Attractive Community
• Vehicle Advertising - Consider requiring vehicles and trailers with display
advertising to be stored at least 65 feet from a public right of way.
Recommending exception for vehicles and trailers 1) within the "I" Industrial
districts; 2) that are available for lease as part of the business' primary
operation; and 3) vehicles used for regular delivery of merchandise or
transportation of service providers to work sites shall be allowed to park no
closer than 15 feet from a freeway or primary arterial right of way. (clears
roadway visibility and cluttered signs from the traveling public and
encourages focus on permanent pole, monument and wall signs for business
advertising)
• Works of Art - Consider promoting artistic, historical and nostalgic objects
and images and works of art. Recommending not requiring a permit but
must be in relative scale and context to property. Artistic plans to be
reviewed by Sign Review Committee with appeal to Sign Review Board.
(allows and encourages works of art throughout city)
Scott Turnage, the Chair of the Sign Focus Group, made a presentation at the Council
work session on October 22, 2007 regarding the proposed sign ordinance revisions.
The primary concerns from Council included 1) exemptions for vehicle setbacks for
delivery trucks, 2) questions about fuel pricing electronic message signs and 3)
standards for decorative posts for displaying multifamily banners. These changes have
been addressed in the proposed ordinance. The proposed sign ordinance revisions
involve changes to Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances and do not require public
hearings.
Please see the sign ordinance changes marked in "red" in an outline document followed
by the proposed ordinance revision. Mr. Turnage will be giving a presentation in the
Council chambers regarding all sign ordinance changes.
Recommendation: Approval of Ordinance No. 2962.
O2007 Sign Focus Group Considerations
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1. New Development Signs (Section 106- 13(c)(1)g.)
(1) New development signs. The purpose of a new development sign is to provide
temporary identification of a new residential subdivision, or a proposed new commercial
development. New development signs shall comply with the following additional
regulations:
a. Permit period. Permits for such signs shall be valid for a period of one year, or to
the completion of the project, whichever occurs first and must be removed prior to the
expiration of the permit. The permit may be renewed each year upon payment of a new
fee, provided that a minimum of ten percent of the lots remain vacant in a residential
subdivision.
b. On -site. One new development sign shall be allowed on -site of the residential
subdivision or on the site of the commercial project. Additional on -site new development
signs shall be allowed as follows:
1. One additional new development sign shall be allowed on -site on a different
street than the initial new development sign when a residential subdivision contains two
street intersections, which do not intersect on the same street.
2. One additional new development sign shall be allowed on -site of a proposed new
commercial project when the site contains two or more street frontages.
C. Off -site. One new development sign shall be allowed off -site which may be
located in any commercial, industrial, or office zoning district, or on un- platted vacant
property.
d. Maximum height.
e. Maximum area.
A new development sign shall not exceed 15 feet in height.
A new development sign shall not exceed 100 square feet in
area.
f. Illumination. A new development sign may be illuminated.
g. Residential or mixed use developments greater than 100 acres in size are
allowed up to three on -site new development signs and two off -site new development
signs provided that all new development signs are located on separate street
intersections.
2. Banner Signs for Apartment Complexes (Section 106- 13(c)(7)e.)
(7) Banner signs. The purpose of a banner sign is to supplement permanent
advertising with temporary advertising messages, which advertise the opening of a new
business or a special event. Banner signs shall comply with the following regulations:
a. A permit shall be required for a banner sign.
b. Banner signs shall be allowed in zoning districts shown in section 106 -9, Table of
Permitted Signs.
C. One banner sign shall be allowed for each single occupancy structure or for each
store front of a multi- occupancy structure.
d. A banner sign shall not exceed 50 square feet in area.
e. Banner signs shall be attached to a wall surface or fascia and shall not project
above the apparent roof or eave lines, with the exception of Banner signs advertising
multifamily complexes which shall also be allowed to be placed in the front of the
building setback in open landscaped areas a minimum of 10 feet behind the right of
44 way. Multifamily banner signs in landscaped areas shall be suspended between
permanent decorative wood or steel posts.
f. Banner signs shall be kept in good repair and remain securely attached in such a
manner to withstand wind loads in accordance with the International Building Code.
g. Banner signs shall not be displayed for a period exceeding 30 days; nor shall a
permit for a banner sign be granted more than three times within any one -year period.
When more than one permit is granted to a business on a lot, there must be a minimum
period of 45 days between the effective dates of such permits.
h. In conjunction with the grand opening signage provisions of this chapter, one
additional oversized banner shall be allowed on the front or side of a building structure
for each street frontage of a business holding a certificate of occupancy. The maximum
size of the additional banner shall not exceed 25 percent of the wall area on which the
banner is attached.
i. Developments with a parking lot containing more than 65,000 square feet may
erect color coded banners for the purpose of aiding patrons in locating their parked
vehicles. Such banners shall be located on poles uniformly throughout the parking lot
with a ratio not to exceed one banner for each 65,000 square feet of parking area. Such
banners shall be entitled to have a logo or symbol identifying the establishment. The
total size of each such color coded banner shall not exceed 36 square feet and the
banner shall not be less than three feet in width nor more than 12 feet in length or
greater than 20 percent of the surface height of the pole to which it is to be attached.
3. Electronic Message Boards
Sec. 106 -12. Electronic message boards.
Electronic message boards within the freeway overlay zoning district shall be
subject to the specific regulations for the freeway overlay zone. Electronic
message boards outside the freeway overlay zoning district aFe. Prohibited shall
be allowed for fuel pricing which does not change more often than once per hour,
as long as they do not flash, blink, scroll, fly or chase into view or create a sense
of motion. Other electronic message boards located outside the freeway overlay
zoning district shall be allowed only in the Institutional (U) zoning district.
Electronic message boards in the Institutional (U) district shall be subject to the
following restrictions:
(a) Only monument signs shall contain an electronic message board.
(b) Monument signs containing an electronic message board shall be subject
to the limitations of Section 106 -13(a) (2) c Monument Signs, of this Chapter
(c) Electronic message boards shall not exceed 2/3 of the sign message
area.
(d) Electronic message boards shall display only low intensity amber lighting
with a black background and shall not flash, blink, scroll, fly or chase into view or
create a sense of motion. Such boards shall contain only static displays and
shall not change displays more frequently than once every fifteen seconds.
4. Interior Traffic Directional Signs (Section 106- 13(a)(5))
(5) Traffic directional signs. The purpose of a traffic directional sign is to aid
vehicular traffic into or out of a business establishment by identifying only the vehicle
entrances or exits. Traffic directional signs shall comply with the following regulations:
a. Generally.
1. Traffic directional signs shall be allowed in zoning districts shown in section 106-
9, table of permitted signs.
2. Only two traffic directional signs may be allowed at each public street drive
approach. Each sign must be either an "entrance" or an "exit" labeled sign, and /or may
contain an arrow guiding the proper direction.
3. A traffic directional sign shall not exceed two square feet in area with a maximum
height of 30 inches.
4. Traffic directional signs may include a company name or logo.
5. A traffic directional sign may be internally illuminated.
6. Traffic directional signs shall be located on private property.
7. Portable and temporary signs shall be prohibited.
8. Traffic directional signs shall be permanently installed on a concrete footing or
other approved foundation system with above grade bases or pedestals consisting of
decorative concrete, masonry, plastic, or metal finishes.
9. Interior traffic directional signs on sites having combined building areas greater
than 200,000 square feet and setbacK a minimum of 30 feet from the right of wad may
be exempted from the above requirements with approval of the sign review committee.
b. Regulations for industrially zoned property.
1. A permit shall not be required for a traffic directional sign.
2. Only two traffic directional signs may be allowed for each drive approach. Each
sign must be either an "entrance" or an "exit" labeled sign.
3. A traffic directional sign may not exceed 15 square feet in area.
4. Traffic directional signs may include a company name and logo.
5. A traffic directional sign may be illuminated.
6. Traffic directional signs shall be located on private property.
5. Political Signs (Section 106- 13(c)(6)
(6) Political signs.
a. A political sign is a sign that contains primarily a political message, has an
effective area of 36 square feet or less, is no more than eight feet in height, is not
illuminated, and has no moving elements.
b. No permit shall be required for any political sign as defined in a. above.
C. Political signs shall be allowed in all zoning districts on private property with the
consent of the property owner.
d. Political signs shall not be located on any utility, light, traffic signal or sign pole.
e. Political signs shall be allowed for a period of 30 days prior to local or county
elections, 60 days prior to a state election, and 90 days prior to a national election. All
political signs shall be removed no later than seven days after the election or after the
termination of candidacy, whichever comes first.
f. Signs with primarily political messages which do not meet the definition of a.
above shall not be allowed unless with a permit subject to other sign requirements.
g. Political signs shall not be located so as to cause a safety or traffic hazard. Signs
within public right -of -way which, in the opinion of the director of public works or his
designee constitute a safety or traffic hazard may be relocated if feasible or removed
without prior notice, pursuant to written guidelines to be developed by the director of
public works and filed with this chapter.
h. A political sign shall not be illuminated or projected.
i. Political signs shall not be placed on public property or within any federal, state
or local public right -of -way, except that political signs less than three feet in height and
with no more than six square feet of sign face on any side may be placed in public right -
of -way, other than a median, with no portion of such sign closer than three feet from the
back of the curb, or, if no curb, from the edge of the pavement of streets classified by
the city's thoroughfare plan as arterial P61D, M61D, M41D, P7U, M5U orM4U or collectors
classified as C4U or C2U as long as such sign is not placed in right of way adjacent to
an occupied residence or adjacent to publicly owned land other than a road. No sign
shall be placed within 30 feet of an identical sign. Signs shall not extend over the
sidewalk or street.
j. Political signs placed or remaining in public right of way in violation of this
chapter may be removed by municipal workers or contractors without notice.
6. Vehicle Advertising adjacent to right of ways (Section 106- 13(c)(2))
(2) Vehicle advertising.
a. It shall be unlawful to attach any sign to or upon any vehicle, trailer, skid or
similar mobile structure where the primary use is to provide a base for the sign itself and
where the vehicle is allowed to remain parked along a right -of -way in the same location
or in the same vicinity at frequent or extended periods of time exceeding 24 hours.
b. Vehicles whose primary use is the regular delivery of goods or services may
have such goods and services advertised upon the vehicle provided that the owner can
demonstrate, through a log or other documentation made contemporaneously with the
vehicle usage, that the primary use of the vehicle is the regular delivery of goods or
services.
C. Signs shall be permanently attached to the vehicle in a professional manner by
being painted, adhered, bolted, screwed or magnetically affixed. No sign or advertising
structure shall be erected or attached to any vehicle except for those signs which are
painted directly or mounted flush to the surface or mounted directly on the roof of the
vehicle. No roof - mounted signs shall project more than 12 inches above the roof of the
vehicle or the bed of a pickup truck.
d. Banners or signs made of cloth or other light materials, secured with rubber,
rope, string, tape or other similar adhesives shall be prohibited for vehicular advertising.
e. Vehicle advertising affixed to a vehicle which has been altered for purposes of
circumventing these regulations shall be prohibited.
f. Vehicles that are inoperable, that are not properly licensed and /or are currently
not registered shall not be used, parked or stored in a manner to provide advertising.
g. Vehicles and trailers displaying advertising shall be required to be stored more
than 65 feet from a public right of way; however, such vehicles and trailers may be
stored no closer than fifteen feet from public right of way of freeways and primary
arterial streets designated on the city thoroughfare plan, and no closer than five (5) feet
from any other public right of way if
1. The property is located within the 1 -1" and 1 -2" industrial zoning districts, or
2. Such vehicles and trailers are available for lease to the public as part of the
business' primary on site use, or
3. Such vehicles and trailers are used for regular delivery of merchandise or
transportation of service providers to work sites.
7. Artistic Objects, Images and Works of Art (no current regulations)
Section 106 -2 - Definitions
All definitions of words contained in this chapter shall correspond with the most
appropriate definitions appearing in the Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary, unless
specifically defined in this section. For purposes of the regulations of this chapter, the
following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings
ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different
meaning:
Artistic objects, images and works of art means a structure presenting an artistic,
historic or nostalgic theme or image that does not meet the definition of a sign as
defined in this chapter and does not include the advertisement of products, goods or
services of an exiting business.
Sign means an outdoor structure, sign, display, light device, figure, painting, drawing,
message, plaque, poster, billboard, brand, logo or other thing that is designed, intended,
or used to advertise or inform.
Sec. 106 -4. Signs exempt from requiring a permit.
The following signs shall be exempt from permitting but shall comply with any other
regulation contained in this chapter:
(1) A public notice or warning sign required by a federal, state, or local law,
regulation, or ordinance, including historical signs and markers placed by a city, county,
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state or national historical preservation organization and official vehicle inspection
station signs.
(2) A sign located inside a building and which is not displayed so as to be visible
from outside the building. Signs located within a covered mall building shall comply with
the city building code and the city electrical code.
(3) A sign located within a building. These generally include credit card decals, hours
of operation signs, emergency contact information, etc.
(4) Works of art,
GnmmorGial message. Artistic, historic or nostalgic objects, images and works of art
approved by the Sign Review Committee located in any multifamily or nonresidential
zoning district at such location as the Committee may approve. Such approval shall not
be deemed to approve any support structure which may be required.
(5) Holiday lights and decorations.
(6) Traffic control signs on private property, such as "Stop," "Yield," and similar traffic
control signs.
(7) "No Parking" or "Towing" signs authorized by city ordinance.
(8) "No Dumping Allowed" signs posted to deter illegal dumping.
(9) Telephone and other underground utility warning signs, and other safety signs
not exceeding one square foot in area.
(10) Temporary signs that are painted on glass surfaces of windows or doors and
pertaining to the lawful business conducted therein.
(11) A sign within or on railway property and placed or maintained in reference to the
operation of such railway.
(12) Security warning, neighborhood watch or crime watch signs under two square
feet in area.
Sec. 106 -14. Sign review committee.
(a) Creation. There is hereby created a sign review committee. The city manager
shall appoint at least three full -time employees to perform as the sign review
committee.
(b) Purpose. The sign review committee shall review requests and plans as this
chapter may require.
(c) Procedure. Any such requests and plans shall first be submitted to the building
official for initial review. The building official shall forward same to the sign review
committee in no less than seven working days. The sign review committee shall meet
as necessary.
(a) Works of Art. The sign review committee shall be responsible for reviewing
requests, locations, and plans for works of art on private property. Works of art shall
include artistic, historic or nostalgic objects and images which are in relative scale and
context with the subject property and do not include the advertisement products, goods
or services of an existing business.
{4}(e) Decision. Upon receipt of requests of plan from the building official, the sign
review committee shall reach a decision within seven working days. Except as may be
indicated otherwise, decision of the sign review committee is final. When indicated in
this chapter, decisions of the sign review committee may be appealed to the sign review
board.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2962
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS106 -2, 106-4, 106 -129 106 -13 AND
106 -14 OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS CODE OF
ORDINANCES AND THE SIGN REGULATIONS OF THE CITY REDEFINING
THE TERM "SIGN," DEFINING ARTISTIC OBJECTS, IMAGES AND WORKS
OF ART, PERMITTING OUTSIDE DISPLAY OF WORKS OF ART APPROVED
BY THE SIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE; ALLOWING RESIDENTIAL OR MIXED
USE DEVELOPMENTS IN EXCESS OF 100 ACRES UP TO THREE ON -SITE
DEVELOPMENT SIGNS AND TWO OFF -SITE DEVELOPMENT SIGNS;
ALLOWING BANNER SIGNS FOR ADVERTISING MULTIFAMILY
COMPLEXES TO BE PLACED IN LANDSCAPED AREAS; PERMITTING
PORTIONS OF MONUMENT SIGNS IN "U" DISTRICTS TO CONTAIN A
CHANGEABLE ELECTRONIC MESSAGE BOARD; RESTRICTING THE
LOCATION, SIZE, COLORS, MOVEMENT AND FREQUENCY OF SIGN
MESSAGE REFRESHMENT AND DISPLAY OF "U" DISTRICT ELECTRONIC
DISPLAYS; REQUIRING THAT INTERIOR TRAFFIC DIRECTIONAL SIGNS
BE SET BACK A MINIMUM OF 30 FEET FROM ANY PUBLIC RIGHT OF
WAY; PROVIDING THAT SIGNS ILLEGALLY PLACED IN PUBLIC RIGHT OF
WAY MAY BE REMOVED BY MUNICIPAL WORKERS WITHOUT NOTICE;
RESTRICTING THE STORING OF VEHICLES AND TRAILERS CONTAINING
ADVERTISING IN ALL EXCEPT THE INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICT;
PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to encourage the public display of artistic, historic
and nostalgic objects and images and works of art; and;
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the need for adequate signage for large
residential and mixed use developments as well as for multifamily
developments without adequate wall space for display of allowed banners;
and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has been requested to establish standards for electronic
message boards for the Institutional ( "U ") zoned uses; and,
WHEREAS, City staff has recommended and the council concurs that interior traffic
signs on large sites should be required to be set back from public right of
way by at least 30 feet; and,
WHEREAS, City staff has requested and the City Council concurs that specific
authorization should be provided for municipal workers to remove of signs
within public right of way which are unlawful; and,
WHEREAS, vehicles displaying advertising in retail commercial districts are being
stored close to streets and used primarily for advertising businesses
selling products on such property rather than delivery of goods and
services; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to establish standards for the storage of such
vehicles when not in actual use for permitted purposes, such as delivery of
goods; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS,
TEXAS:
Section 1: Section 106 -2 of the North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances is hereby
amended by amending the definitions of the terms stated below:
"Artistic objects, images and works of art means a structure presenting an
artistic, historic or nostalgic theme or image that does not meet the
definition of a sign as defined in this chapter and does not include the
advertisement of products, goods or services of an existing business.
Sign means an outdoor structure, display, light device, figure, painting,
drawing, message, plaque, poster, billboard, brand, or logo or other thing
that is designed, intended or used to advertise or inform.
Section 2: Section 106 -4(4) of the North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances is hereby
amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 106-4 Signs exempt from permit.
The following shall be exempt from permitting but shall comply with any
other applicable requirement of this chapter:
(4) Artistic, historic or nostalgic objects, images and works of art
approved by the Sign Review Committee located in any multifamily
or nonresidential zoning district at such location as the Committee
may approve. Such approval shall not be deemed to approve any
support structure which may be required.
Section 3: Section 106 -12 of the North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances is hereby
amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 106 -12. Electronic message boards.
Electronic message boards within the freeway overlay zoning district shall be
subject to the specific regulations for the freeway overlay zone. Electronic
message boards outside the freeway overlay zoning district shall be allowed for
fuel pricing which does not change more often than once per hour, as long as
they do not flash, blink, scroll, fly or chase into view or create a sense of motion.
Other electronic message boards located outside the freeway overlay zoning
district shall be allowed only in the Institutional (U) zoning district. Electronic
message boards in the Institutional (U) district shall be subject to the following
restrictions:
(a) Only monument signs shall contain an electronic message board.
(b) Monument signs containing an electronic message board shall be
subject to the limitations of Section 106- 13(a)(2)c. of this Chapter.
(c) Electronic message boards shall not exceed 2/3 of the sign
message area.
(d) Electronic message boards shall display only low intensity amber
lighting with a black background and shall not flash, blink, scroll fly
or chase into view or create a sense of motion. Such boards shall
contain only static displays and shall not change displays more
frequently than once each fifteen seconds."
Section 4: Sections 106- 13(a)(3)b.(5)a.9., 106- 13(c)(1)g, 106- 13(c)(2)g., 106 -
13(c)(6), and 106- 13(c)(7)e. of the North Richland Hills Code of
Ordinances are hereby amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 106 -13. Sign heig ht, construction and placement standards.
(a) Ground signs generally....
(3) Major development signs....
b. Major retail malls.
(5) Traffic directional signs....
a. Generally.
9. Interior traffic directional signs on
sites having combined building
areas greater than 200,000
square feet and setback a
minimum of 30 feet from public
right of way may be exempted
from the above requirements by
approval of the sign review
committee.
(c) Temporary signs....
(1) New development sign....
g. Residential or mixed use developments greater than
100 acres in size are allowed up to three on -site
development signs and up to two off -site new
development signs provided that all new development
signs are located on separate street intersections.
(2) Vehicle advertising.
g. Vehicles and trailers displaying advertising shall be
required to be stored more than 65 feet from any
public right of way; provided, however, such vehicles
and trailers may be stored no closer than fifteen feet
from public right of way of freeways and primary
arterial streets designated on the city thoroughfare
plan, and no closer than five (5) feet from any other
public right of way if
1. The property is located within the 1 -1" and 1 -2"
industrial zoning districts, or
2. Such vehicles and trailers are available for lease to
the public as part of the business' primary on site use,
or
3. Such vehicles and trailers are used for regular
delivery of merchandise or transportation of service
providers to work sites.
(6) Political signs.
j. Political signs placed or remaining in public right of
way in violation of this chapter may be removed by
municipal workers or contractors without notice.
(7) Banner signs....
e. Banner signs shall be attached to a building wall
surface or fascia and shall not project above the
apparent roof or eaves line, with the exception of
banner signs advertising multifamily complexes which
shall also be allowed to be placed in front of the
building setback in open landscaped areas a
minimum of ten feet behind the public right of way.
Multifamily banner signs in landscaped areas shall be
suspended between permanent decorative wood or
steel posts.
Section 5: Section 106 -14 of the North Richland Hills Code of ordinances is hereby
amended by relettering subsection (d) thereof as subsection (e) and
adding a new subsection (d) which shall read as follows:
"Sec. 106 -14. Sign review committee.
(d) Works of Art. The sign review committee shall be responsible for
reviewing requests, locations, and plans for works of art on private
property. Works of art shall include artistic, historic, or nostalgic
objects and images which are in relative scale and context with the
subject property and do not include the advertisement of products,
goods or services of an existing business.
Section 6: Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this ordinance
shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon final conviction thereof
fined in an amount not to exceed Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00). Each
day any such violation shall be allowed to continue shall constitute a
separate violation and punishable hereunder.
Section 7: It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the
sections, paragraphs, sentences, subsections, clauses and phrases of this
ordinance are severable and, if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph
or section of this ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional or otherwise
invalid by the final judgment or decree of any court of competent
jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect any of the remaining phrases,
clauses, sentences, paragraphs and sections of this ordinance, since the
same would have been enacted by the city council without the
incorporation in this ordinance of any such invalid phrase, clause,
sentence, paragraph or section.
Section 8: The City Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to cause the
publication of the descriptive caption and penalty clauses of this ordinance
as an alternative method of publication provided by law.
Section 9: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately upon passage.
AND IT IS SO ORDAINED.
PASSED AND APPROVED on the 12th day of November, 2007.
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
A
ATTEST:
Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
Oscar Trevino, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
George A. Staples, City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
John Pitstick, Planning & Development Director
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: Finance
Presented by: JPerdue /LKoonce
Council Meeting Date: 11 -12 -2007
Agenda No. F.5
Subject: PU 2007 -056 Award Bid No. 07 -1403 to GST Public Safety Supply for the
Purchase of Police Uniforms
In the 2007/2008 adopted budget Council allocated funds for the purchase of uniforms
for the Police Department. Bids were solicited for estimated quantities of trousers,
long /short sleeve shirts and caps. Uniforms are ordered as needed for new officers or
when replacement is required. The specifications require the successful bidder to
obtain the correct measurements of each officer in order to provide proper uniform fit
and to maintain sufficient stock on hand to deliver a uniform in a timely manner.
Notice of the City's intent to bid was advertised in local newspapers, as required by
State statute and posted on the City's Website. Twenty (20) vendors were contacted
and requested to participate in this bid process. Three (3) bids were received from the
following vendors:
Vendor
GST PUBLIC
SAFETY SUPPLY
C & G WHOLESALE
UNIFORMS, INC.
Grand Prairie, TX
Dallas, TX
Dallas, TX
Description
Est.
Qty.
Unit
Price
Ext. Price
Unit Price
Ext. Price
Unit
Price
Ext. Price
Men's Long
50 ea
$65.80
$3,290.00
$69.00
$3,450.00
$80.85
$4,042.50
Sleeve Shirt
Women's
Long Sleeve
10 ea
$65.80
$658.00
$69.00
$690.00
$80.85
$808.50
Shirt
Men's Short
100 ea
$60.25
$6,025.00
$54.00
$5,400.00
$70.85
$7,085.00
Sleeve Shirt
Women's
Short Sleeve
20 ea
$60.25
$1,205.00
$54.00
$1,080.00
$70.85
$1,417.00
Shirt
Men's
150 ea
$84.00
$12,600.00
$68.00
$10,200.00
$65.35
$9,802.50
Trousers
Women's
20 ea
$84.00
$1,680.00
$69.00
$1,380.00
$65.35
$1,307.00
Trousers
Cap
10 ea
$34.95
$349.50
$32.00
$320.00
$47.50
$475.00
TOTAL
$250807.50
$22,520.00
$24,937.50
Manufacture
Brand Name
BLAUER
FECHHIMER
UNIFORMS
INC.
Quoted
The Police department currently wears a 55% polyester /45% wool blend uniform. The
bid specification stipulated that the material for the uniforms being bid be a 55%
polyester /45% wool blend material. The three (3) bids were evaluated based on the past
performance history of each vendor, customer service, product quality and delivery.
There have been prior issues with the low bidder C & G Wholesale that include poor
customer service with missed delivery dates and difficulty in resolving issues regarding
late deliveries. C & G Wholesale has not met the Police Department's needs of prompt
response, quality customer services and reasonable convenience.
Uniforms, Inc. has been our vendor for the past year and a half and has performed a
satisfactory service with only minor issues involving delivery delay but they are no
longer carrying the Blauer uniform that the Police Department wears. The Blauer
uniform meets the specifications of 55% polyester /45% wool blend material. A wear
test conducted by the Police Department found that the Blauer brand uniform was
superior to the brand that Uniforms Inc. is currently selling. GST Public Safety Supply
offers the Blauer brand which exhibits a higher quality regarding seams and overall
fabrication. The North Richland Hills Police Department currently purchases and utilizes
Blauer products. Fabric blend and color will match the current uniforms in
inventory and being worn by the Police Department. GST has proven to be an
excellent source of uniform supply providing quality customer service and convenience
due to its location in Grand Prairie, Texas.
Recommendation:
Award Bid No. 07 -1403 to GST Public Safety Supply for the purchase of police
uniforms.
INTER- OFFICE MENIORA\DUN-1
TO: Jamie Brockway, Purchasing Manager REF: PDK1 90,1/07/443A
FROM: Jimmy Perdue, Chief of Police DATE: /1/0212007
st'WECT: Bid #07 -1403 Police Uniform Contract
As you are aware this bid is not for a specific total to be purchased but is for a
guaranteed price on a per item basis. The quantities are estimates since we do not have
any idea of the exact amount we will be ordering during the terrn of this contract. Past
history is not a real good estimate either since we have been in the middle of revamping
our entire uniform inventory system. This year we will begin to much more accurately
ordering those things we need to keep an appropriate inventory level on hand. The exact
amount to be purchased will be dependant on these levels and the need of the officers
in the field to replace what is currently issued.
The three items that we will likely purchase the most will be short sleeve and long sleeve
shirts as well as pants. can those three items the bids are split on low bidder. However,
there are several other significant factors that are more important to me than the
purchase price. They are:
• A recent wear test conducted by the police department found that the Blauer
brand uniform was superior to the Flechhimer.
• Wider more comfortable waistband
• Double hook closure
• Fabric has a 10% stretch woven into the fabric for ease of movement
• Nylon self repairing zipper instead of brass zipper
+ Extra fabric in seat and waist for a personal fitting, if necessary
+ The Blauer product better matches our current inventory allowing us to replace
single items (shirt or pants) rather than having to issues both at the same time
therefore driving up the cost.
+ Distance to store for individual fittings: GST '15.23 miles and C & G 38.87 miles
(mapquest)
• Issues in past with C &G on missed delivery dates and difficultly in resolving
orders
• can one item we placed an order on 02108107. We called on 5 separate
occasions (5i3, 6/4, 6112, 6/14, 6,26) and left a message. We were never
called back and finally received the order on 7110107.
Based on all of these factors I recommend the bid be awarded to GST Public Safety
Jimmy Perdue
Chief of Police
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: City Secretary Council Meeting Date: 11 -12 -2007
Presented by: Councilman Tim Welch Agenda No. F.6
Subject: INFORMATION AND REPORTS - Councilman Welch
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